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Patent GB-190210428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Eyeleting Machines
Filed: 1902-05-06
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 10,428. Lake, H. H., [Peerless Machinery Co.]. May 6. Eyeleting.-Relates to eyeleting-machines of the type represented in side elevation in Fig. 1, in which there are a gang of punches a and a gang of setting-devices c, and consists in the provision of work-adjusting gauge mechanism shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, and of means shown in Fig. 5 for forcing the work towards the clinching-shoulders of the punches after the punching-operation is completed. The punches a, Fig. 1, are shown mounted in an arm A<2> over a table A<3>, in which is an opening for a vertically-reciprocating anvil member b and the setting-devices c, which are provided with yielding fingers c<2> to pick up the eyelets from raceways in a feed-shoot D. A pivoted gauge d, Figs. 1 and 2, is provided to obtain a spread of the eyelets, that is, a setting inclined to the edge of the work as desirable in shoe uppers. The pivot d<2> of the gauge d is substantially midway between the ends of the gangs of tools, and the position of the gauge for right and left upper members is determined by adjustable stops e. In order to shift the gauge d automatically, it is connected by a link d<3> to an elbow lever d<4> operated by an intermittentlyreciprocated arm d<5>, which is reversed at the end of each cycle of operations. The arm d<5> is shown actuated from a cam-groove d<7> in a rotating disc d<8>, which is mounted on a countershaft d<9>, and geared to the main shaft B in the ratio cf two to one. End gauges.f, Fig. 3, may be provided for use with uppers in which lacing-studs have been previously set. The gauges f are mounted in the table A<3>, so as to engage one of the lacing- studs. Adjustment of the gauges f is effected by means of gauge carriers or slides f provided with rack teeth f<3> adapted to engage a pinion f<4> actuated by a handle f<5>, which may move over a scale provided with notches f <7>. A similar common adjusting-device may be applied to end gauges f<10>, Figs. 1 and 2, which are used for uppers in which the eyelets are set before the lacing-studs. The gauges f<10> are shown provided with rack teethe f<30> meshing with pinions f<40> connected with cranks f<41> linked together, one being provided with a handle f<50> and a scale f<60>. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, the anvil member b is provided with a set of anvils b<2>, and with a yielding support b<3>, which is provided with openings for the anvils and is supported in normal position above the anvils by means of springs b<5>. The support b<3> yields to allow of the panching operation, and, when this is completed, the support rises and forces the work on to the punches. The support is shown secured to the anvil by means of rods b<6> provided with heads b<7>, and the springs b<5> are shown as spiral springs held by pins b<8>, which form additional guides for the support.
Patent GB-190211663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Filed: 1902-05-22
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 11,663. Cuttell, T. L., and Anti-Vibration Incandescent Lighting Co. May 22. Gasaliers.-Relates to anti-vibration pendants for incandescent gas lamps. In the form shown in Fig. 1, central gas and burner fittings 1, 3 are respectively provided with two branch supply pipes 2, 4, which are connected by flexible tubes 9, and also by springs 5 attached to lugs 6 on the members 4 and to screwed pins 7 passing through lugs 8 on the members 2. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the central burner fitting 3 is provided with branch pipes 4 connected by a cross pipe 11 and a flexible tube 9 to the central gas fitting 1, which is provided with side brackets 10 connected by springs 5 to brackets 12 on the members 4.
Patent GB-190212585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Playing Games Adapted to Cultivate the Observation and Memory.
Inventor: FLOYED ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 12,585. Floyed, A. G. June 2. Games played with boxes and marbles.-A box, shown in plan, contains covered outer cells g and an open central pit e, which is provided with radial partitions c and a movable ring c<1> to divide it into compartments, each communicating by an inclined passage f with one cell g. One or more hinged or other opaque lids b are provided to cover the pit e. Numbered holes i for scoring pins are also provided. Coloured marbles or the like are placed in the box, and can be passed into the pit e in varying numbers ; they are then exposed for a short time by raising the lid b, whereupon the number of marbles shown of each colour is to be guessed. The game is intended to cultivate observation and memory.
Patent GB-190213555-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Folded Strips of Textile Material or the like.
Inventor: HIRSCHFELD ISIDORE
Filed: 1902-06-14
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 13,555. Hirschfeld, I., and Sch÷nfeld, R. E. June 14. Folding-instruments.-The edges of fabric strips for dress-making and like purposes are folded and ironed or calendered by means of apparatus such as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7. A slide or folder a, Figs. 1 and 2, consisting of a flat tube having an abutment or a handle c at one end, and a mouth curved as shown at the other, is passed over a rod b, suitably supported at one end, the other end of the rod around which the fabric is wound, being inserted into the mouth of the tube. In this manner the strip is folded, as shown in Fig. 3 or Fig. 4, according as the strip is narrow or broad, the mouth of the tube in the case of the strip, Fig. 3, being adapted to fold one edge over the other. The slide is pushed along by a heated smoothing-iron which abuts against the projection c and serves to fix the folds. Figs. 5 aud 7 show an apparatus for operating on several strips at a time. The strips are wound on a roller i, and are fed by calendering-rolls, as shown, through tubes which fold the strips over the rods g passing through the tubes.
Patent GB-190213792-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Fault-indicator for Electric Circuits.
Inventor: FIELD MICHAEL BIRT
Filed: 1902-06-18
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 13,792. Field, M. B. June 18. Testing.-A fault-indicator especially for electric tramway circuits consists essentially of a Wheatstone bridge with means for indicating visually or audibly. To test an outgoing feeder f, it is first disconnected from the bus bar by opening the switch s. The wire F is then connected to the feeder, and the switch s<1> is closed. The current from the bus bar flows through the resistance r<1>, and divides at o, one part flowing through b, r to earth, the other through a, F to the feeder f. The galvanometer G connects the ends of a, b. If there is a fault in the feeder f, the difference of potential between the ends of a, b will be changed in sign, and the galvanometer needle will be reversed. The arrangement of the galvanometer and relays is shown in Fig. 2. The needle indicates on the dial the presence or absence of a fault, and also closes at c or c<1> relay circuits which illuminate lamps d or e or ring bells.
Patent GB-190215281-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Adjustable Connection for Links, Levers, and the like.
Inventor: HEATLY HARRY
Filed: 1902-07-09
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 15,281. Neatly, H., and Hunt, W. July 9. Rod couplings. - T h e parts 1, 2 to be connected are flattened for some distance from their ends and are pierced with regularly - pitched holes 3, 4. The pitch of the holes is different in the two parts. The connection is made by means of a bolt 5 passing through those holes in the two parts which coincide. When the link to which the adjustment is applied is in compression, one of the parts may be provided with projections to hold the other part and prevent lateral displacement, as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190227245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Milk Strainers" for the use of Farmers, Dairymen, and others.
Inventor: ROSSALL GEORGE
Filed: 1902-12-10
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 27,245. Rossall, G. Dec. 10. Milk strainers. - The spout of a milk strainer A of ordinary construction is made longer than usual, and is enclosed by a cap B with wire-gauze end C. The chamber thus formed is filled with sponge to remove all impurities from the milk passing through it.
Patent GB-190227315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Magazine Plate-changing Apparatus for Photographic Cameras.
Filed: 1902-12-11
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 2 7 , 3 1 5 . Brooks - Watson Daylight Camera Co., and Brooks, A. A. Dec. 11, Change-boxes.-Relates to improvements in the magazine described in Specification No. 17,986, A.D. 1900. The case D, which contains the plates or films, is constructed as described in the prior Specification, but has stops d<9>, d<10> on the edges near each end for moving the supporting sliding guides d<6> carried by the case E. The case E is formed at the end with a metal bottom or draw slide e<7> and a hinged end cover e<2>. A plate J, slotted so as to form spring tongues 2, 3, is attached to the back of the case E and is provided with horizontal or vertical springs F terminating in bent points f<1> to engage in perforations in the lower edges of the plates or films. A frame 4, having an aperture corresponding to the exposure surface in the front of the case E, is attached to the case at 7 by springs. The frame 4 has also a bevelled guide 11 and tongues 10 on the upper edge. When the carrier case D is pushed in, the back-plate is engaged by one of the pins f<1> the plate being forced forwards and gripped between the frame 4 and the plate 1 when the case D is withdrawn. The plate is now in position for exposure, and also to be received again by the carrier in the front of the pile on pushing the case D in again. The upper edge of the plate is freed by means of the bevel 8 on the frame 4 and the closing plate W acting on the plate 1 when the case D is begun to be moved inwards, so that the exposed plate is enclosed in the case by the inward motion which brings the last plate of the pile to the position for removal from the case. The Provisional Specification refers to removing the front-plate and returning it to the back of the pile.
Patent GB-190304389-A (GB)
Title: A New System of Contact Breaker for the Primary Circuit of Induction Coils
Inventor: CHAUVIN RAPHAEL
Filed: 1903-02-25
Granted: 1904-03-25
Abstract: 4389. Chauvin, R., and Arnoux, R. Feb. 25. Telegraphs.-Make-and-break switches for induction coils, applicable for use in wireless telegraphy, are arranged so as to give a rapid break, and so that the proportion of time during which the circuit is closed is as great as possible. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the core 11 attracts a plate 1 of highly-magnetic spring steel secured to an insulating-base 2 and connected to the terminal 12. A second spring 4, secured at 6 to a soft-iron plate 7, carries a contact 5 adapted to engage a contact 3 on the spring 1. The terminal 13 is connected to the plate 7. The end 8 of the spring 4 engages a stop 14 which limits its motion. As the spring 1 is attracted by the core 11, the spring 4 moves with it until arrested by the stop 14, thereby giving a rapid break. The magnetization of the plate 7 tends to repel the spring 4, and increases the speed of its movement. In a modification, intended for use in wireless telegraphy, an insulated spring adapted to be attracted by the core carries two contacts which engage contacts on separate springs connected to the terminals. The motion of these springs is limited by their ends engaging stops in an insulating-block adjustable on a screw. In this arrangement, the circuit is broken simultaneously in two places. Fig. 6 shows the invention as applied to induction coils, for explosive engines, in which separate make-and-break switches are used. The make-and-break springs L', L<2> are operated by an electromagnet N S, the coil of which is connected to the battery and the primary coil. A condenser is arranged in shunt with the primary coil. The vibrator is arranged between the terminal C<1> of the primary coil and the circuit-interrupter W. The condenser serves to prevent sparking. When this arrangement is applied to wireless telegraphy, the interrupter W is replaced by a Morse key.
Patent GB-190308222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photo, Miniature, or the like Pendants.
Inventor: WALL THOMAS
Filed: 1903-04-09
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 8222. Wall, T. April 9. Lock et s.-Relates to lockets or pendants for carrying p h o t o s, miniatures, charms, &c. The sides 5 of the locket, Fig. 2, are hinged at the bottom by a hinge 6. The parts 7, 8 when brought together form a screwthreaded cylinder, which is screwed into the tapped ornamental nut 9, Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190308298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Steel.
Inventor: TRESIDDER TOLMIE JOHN
Filed: 1903-04-09
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 8298. Tresidder, T. J. April 9. Nickel-manganese-tungsten steel, specially suitable for face-hardened plates, is made of about the following percentage composition : - Carbon, 0À28 to 0À32; manganese, 0À25 to 0À30; nickel, 2À25 to 2À50; tungsten, 0À28 to 0À32. Silicon may be present up to 0À1 or 0À15 per cent. This steel is made in an open-hearth furnace by reducing the carbon in a bath of bµmatite or Swedish pig iron and steel scrap to under 0À2 per cent., and then adding successively cold nickel, hot ferro-manganese, and hot ferro-tungsten.
Patent GB-190312780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoisting Apparatus.
Inventor: HUNT CHARLES WALLACE
Filed: 1903-06-06
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 12,780. Hunt, C. W. June 6. Hauling and winding engines; ropes, arranging and guiding; cranes. - Relates to hoisting-apparatus in which the load is raised and lowered and traversed horizontally. The hoisting and traversing ropes m, p are wound in opposite directions on their drums a, b. The rope m passes over a sheave m<2> on the trolley, and the rope p passes over a sheave at the outer end of the beam and is either fixed to the trolley, or passes round a sheave thereon and is fixed to the beam. The drum shaft may be driven by an electric motor e, and the drum a is fixed and the drum b loose and fitted with a clutch g. When the skip or other load is raised or lowered, the drum b is held by its brake, and when the load is traversed, both drums rotate so that one rope is wound up while the other is unwound to an equal extent. Alternatively, the drums are geared to the motor to rotate in opposite directions, the ropes being then wound in the same direction.
Patent GB-190313669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Preventing the Rattling of Windows Doors and the like.
Inventor: STEVENSON WILLIAM GORDON
Filed: 1903-06-18
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 13,669. Stevenson, W. G. June 18. Windows.-In order to prevent rattling of railway carriage and tramcar windows, flexible wheels j, Figs. 2 and 7, preferably of slightlyvulcanized india-rubber, are revolubly mounted on spindles h in a frame b, d fixed in the sash, so that the wheels project from the sash and bear against the guides on the fixed frame. The frame b, d is formed with draught-excluding cheeks c, and is preferably stamped and bent from a single metal sheet. The wheels j are preferably formed with metal bushes. A single wheel bearing against one bead may be employed.
Patent GB-190319532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sound Boxes for Talking Machines.
Inventor: ENGLISH JOHN CLIFFORD
Filed: 1903-09-10
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 19,532. Lake, H. H., [English, J. C.]. Sept. 10. Phonographs &c.-The sound box 5 is attached to the curved portion 3 of the sound tube 1 by means of a projection on the cottar engaging with the L-shaped slot 4 in the end of the tube 3. When the joint is made, the sound box is held in the position in which the stylus best reproduces from the sound record.
Patent GB-190319787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chairs and Rail Joints for Railway Rails.
Inventor: QUENELL DAVID DURIE
Filed: 1903-09-14
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 19,787. Quenell, D. D. March 14, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Chairs.-Consists in combining together a railway fishplate and chair, which are secured to the sleepers in the usual way, and to the rail by a single bolt. Fig. 2 shows the plan of the chair applied to a straight rail, Fig. 3 a transverse sectional view taken through the bolt, and Fig. 4 a side view of one half of the chair detached. As shown in the Figures, the part of the chair between the sleepers is bent around and under the rail, and fits tightly between the sleepers, thus preventing creeping of the rail. The chair is made in two parts, which are secured one on each side of the rail, and may be cast or formed of suitable flexible metal.
Patent GB-190325003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brick Driers.
Inventor: AREGOOD JOHN WANNAMAKER
Filed: 1903-11-17
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 25,003. Aregood, J. W. Nov. 17. Drying-kilns.-Relates to the drying of bricks in parallel tunnels through which furnace gases, together with air, are forced by a blower. Fig. 2 shows a sectional elevation through the tunnels A' into which trucks carrying the green bricks are wheeled. Gases are drawn from the furnace E, and air through the openings F, g by the blower G'. The mixture is then passed by the channel D and the flues d', d<2>, &c. to the tunnels from which it escapes to a common stack. In order that the gas and air may reach each tunnel uniformly, the channel D is constructed with a tapering bottom and side. The draught through each tunnel is regulated by dampers which control the discharge to the common flue above which the chimney is raised. Suitable doors are provided at the ends of the tunnels.
Patent GB-190325067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Shuttle Driving Mechanism of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: BROUILLETTE CHARLES ELI
Filed: 1903-11-17
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 25,067. Brouillette, C. E. Nov. 17. Loom picking-motions; pickers; picking-sticks, checking.-The picker H, of raw hide or other material, slides, on the picking-spindle D which is secured in lugs a, a<1> at the back of the lay B. A steel or other metallic band I is riveted to the rear portion of the picker to prevent wear. The end of a drag-rod J, fixed to the picking-stick G, is loosely engaged in a vertical hole f in the picker. The picking-stick G is operated by an attached arm K being acted upon by a lever L, which is pivoted at an intermediate point of its length, and has its other end acted upon by an antifriction roller on a tappet arm fixed to the crank shaft. The picking-stick G is checked by buffer springs E, F, and is returned after a stroke by a spring M. The lever L similarly replaced. The invention is described as applied to a woollen loom of the drop-box pattern.
Patent GB-190400245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fireguards.
Inventor: ATKINSON JOHN
Filed: 1904-01-05
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 245. Atkinson, J. Jan. 5. Fire-guards.-A domestic fire-guard consists of a box-like framework formed at the front and sides by vertical rods, wire, or latticework, and adapted to be suspended from the top-bar of the fireplace by adjustable hooks B, Fig. 2. The front D, which is in two parts adapted to slide in grooves in the top and bottom framing, is secured, when closed, by a double catch E, Fig. 1, engaging with projections F, which, in conjunction with projections F<1> at the top, serve as stops to limit the outward sliding movement of the front. The sides and front of the guard are continued above the toprail of the fireplace, and the front portion of the continuation is pivoted in slotted hinges H so that it may be lowered to the dotted position G<1>, and when raised it is slightly lifted so that the top-bar may engage with catches K. A tidy may be combined with the guard.
Patent GB-190401981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Securing Packets of Fare Tickets and the like by Staples.
Inventor: BLACK HORACE DRUMMOND
Filed: 1904-01-26
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 1981. Black, H. D. Jan. 26. Stapling.-Relates to improvements in the machine for stapling packets of fare tickets described in Specification No. 7108, A.D. 1903. After each staple has been driven through a packet of tickets, its longer limb d extends through the slot c<1> into the groove c in the bed b of the machine. The bar e, sliding in the groove c and actuated by cam mechanism, has a number of blocks f, each with a grooved inclined surface f<1>, which bends back the limb d of the staple against the blade g. The blade g is moved in and out of position by the pivoted arm h, having a pin i engaging the cam slot in the bar e. The block k is hinged at l, and is actuated by the teeth n engaging the arm m in such a manner that, when the block f returns to the position shown in Fig. 3, the block k forces the bent end d against the underside of the packet of tickets.
Patent GB-190405617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bung Locks.
Inventor: PENTLARGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-03-08
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 5617. Pentlarge, F. March 8. Bungs and bungholes.-The bushing B is enlarged at a and provided with several lugs b, three lugs being shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The plate D is provided with as many projecting segments c and shoulders d as the bushing has lugs, and also with a milled boss E having a screw F through it. The screw F terminates in a shank f, on which is mounted a disc G with a bevelled flange h. To lock the bung, the plate D is placed in the bushing B, the cut-away portions p of the plate D passing over the lugs b of the bushing. By means of the head E, the plate D is turned, so as to bring parts d under the lugs b of the bushing, until stopped by the stop m. A slight turn of the screw F causes the plate G to make a tight seal with the bung shell C, and prevents any displacement of the bung. When the cask is empty and the bung not in place, the locking-device can still be used, and will prevent any entrance of dirt into the barrel or anv fermentation of the residual liquid.
Patent GB-190407947-A (GB)
Title: Parallel Filter
Inventor: KOSTALEK JOSEF
Filed: 1904-04-06
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 7947. Kostßlek, J. April 6. Filters of large capacity; supplying and discharging liquid.-Relates to parallel-flow filters for sugar juices &c. of the type described in Specifications Nos. 9331 and 17,491, A.D. 1902. Perforated inlet and outlet pockets 7, 6, Fig. 1, are employed, together with or instead of perforated tubes 16. The liquid may either filter direct through the sand or like filtering-medium 2 into the outlet pockets or tubes, or may pass down the tubes 10, which are perforated and open at the top, of the inlet pockets and thence through the sand. The conduits 11, 13 receive sediment and filtered liquid from the collecting-tubes 5, 12 at the base of the inlet and outlet pockets respectively. The outlet pockets are fitted with unperforated tubes 9 for letting off the air. Perforated upper collecting-tubes may be used in both pockets instead of the tubes 9, 10. In Fig. 20 is shown a discharge gutter, the outflow orifice of which is opened by means of a screw-threaded plug. The means for washing the filtering-medium, connecting the tubes 16 to the outer gutters &c. described in the above-mentioned Specifications, are also used in this filtering-apparatus.
Patent GB-190411067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tug of War Apparatus
Inventor: STOLTZ MELVILLE
Filed: 1904-05-13
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 11,067. Stoltz, M. May 13. Tug of war. - Relates to a tug of war apparatus in which persons seated in a car 3 endeavour to pull the other car backwards along a track 2 by means of ropes 6, which pass over guide-pulleys 7, 8, and are secured to the rear of the respective cars, the latter being also provided with guide-rollers 26. Before the game commences, the cars are held stationary by the engagement of brackets 32 with notches in a spring catch 28, but are released on depressing a foot-lever 34. When either of the cars reaches the end of the track, where it is stopped by buffers 10, it actuates the end of a pivoted lever 13, the other end of which causes a hammer 18 to ring a bell 15. In another form, it meets with a push which closes an electric-bell circuit.