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Patent GB-190406478-A (GB)
Title: Fluid Pressure Brake for Motor-cycles, Motor-cars, Cycles, and other Machines.
Inventor: TURNER ALBERT RICHARD
Filed: 1904-03-17
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 6478. Turner, A. R. March 17. Brakes ; motor cycles.-Relates to a fluid-pressure brake for cycles, motor cycles, and other vehicles. The operation of a hand-lever d, through a stem b, causes a plate a to compress a flexible and inextensible piece of tubing A, placed in the handlebar, so that fluid is forced by a small tube B to an expander C, Fig. 4, which, pressing out the upper ends of levers f, applies the blocks to the wheel rim. The tubing may be made of india-rubber covered with linen fabric. A pawl D engaging teeth on the hand-lever retains the brake on, so that, to remove the blocks, the pawl is disengaged by a cam p and lever E, and springs k then return the parts to normal position. The expander, shown in Fig. 3, consists of two cups or discs i, one of which carries a band j, large enough to allow the free movement of the other disc within it. The discs may be joined by flexible material, or a lining in the form of a flat bag attached to the tube B may be placed between the discs. Nuts l are used to adjust the position of the blocks. The pivots of the brake levers are connected by a stay n, while loops o prevent the blocks from being pulled out of place. The fluid used may be water containing 5-10 per cent. of glycerine. In the case of cars and vehicles, the compressor A may be placed in the floor, while the expander may be arranged to operate blocks or a band brake. According to the Provisional Specification, the stem b has teeth which keep the brakes on.
Patent GB-190407658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Precipitating Boxes for Gold or other Metal Bearing Solutions.
Inventor: KUNICKE ROBERT
Filed: 1904-03-31
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 7658. Kunicke, R. March 31. Gold; metals, extracting. -Relates to precipitating- boxes for obtaining gold and other metals from their solutions. Each box a is mounted on wheels b and a castorwheel c, a series of boxes being arranged preferably on terraced ground, so that the solution flows through the series. When the zinc or other precipitant in the first box is spent, the box may be wheeled away and each box in the series moved up one place, the replenished box being placed m the last position, and so on. Each box has the usual transverse partition d and the usual partitions e not extending to the bottom of the box. Between the partitions e and the end of the box and the partition d respectively are arranged transverse strips e<1> of wood or other material to act as baffles and to prevent tampering with the precipitate at the bottom of the box. The handles k of the trays g extend above, and are turned over the side of the box and locked in position. A sludge cock m, capable of being locked, serves to drain each compartment, and a cock n is provided for drawing* off some of the solution before shifting the boxes to their next position.
Patent GB-190408440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Process of and Apparatus for Manufacturing Glass Articles
Inventor: RICHARDSON SOLON OSMOND
Filed: 1904-04-12
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 8440. Richardson, S. O. April 12. Foundry ladles.-Relates to the working of molten glass. In Fig. 6, the spout H of the working - chamber is shown discharging into a ladle R pivoted on a tube r through which a cooling liquid may circulate. The ladle is moved by an external handle formed on a rod carrying a pinion T in gear with a rack s pivoted to the ladle, the rack and pinion being in a position in which they are sheltered from the direct heat of the furnace. Fig. 8 shows another modification, in which a pivoted ladle U has one or several nozzles for discharging the metal into moulds W placed on a turntable V, on which they are moved into and out from the furnace.
Patent GB-190408687-A (GB)
Title: Improved Methods of, and Means for, Cutting Propeller Surfaces by Machinery
Inventor: GRAHAM CHARLES KNOTT
Filed: 1904-04-15
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 8687. Graham, C. K. April 15. Milling.-The surfaces of propeller blades are milled instead of planed, as described in Specification No. 1943, A.D. 1903. The propeller is bolted to a segment n which can be revolved about its central axis b a<1> c by a worm r. The table o is adjustable for position vertically and horizontally. Cutters, shaped to produce helical or spoonshaped surfaces, are carried by a rotating spindle i<1>. The vertical feed of the table is connected by suitable gearing with the worm r, so that the desired helical surface is cut on the blade. For irregularly-shaped propellers, suitable cams may be used to actuate the vertical motion. A construction is given showing the method of obtaining the shape of cutter for a helical surface.
Patent GB-190410070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Regulating Sockets or Switches for Electric Lighting, Heating or Power Purposes.
Inventor: BOGIA LOUIS FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-05-02
Granted: 1905-05-02
Abstract: 10,070. Bogia, L. F. May 2. Incandescent lamps, holders for. A holder contains a key switch which snaps on and off, and, in moving over intermediate positions, gradually brings in or cuts-out resistance, according to the direction in which the handle is turned. The holder consists of a metal casing 1, 2, Fig. 1, with air ports 3, 4 and insulating-linings 5, 12, and an insulating-frame 24 carrying the various parts of the switch. The parts of the casing and lining are connected by screws and bayonet slots. The current from the line terminal 40, Figs. 2 and 7, passes through a bent strip 33 to a spring projection 32, which bears on one of the contact-plates of the lamp. From the other line terminal 44 the circuit passes through the bifurcated strip 46, Fig. 5, and the screw 48, to the annular contactplate 50, Fig. 3, between the ends of which lies an insulating-bridge, having inclined sides sloping down to a sunk centre 54. A contact-button 70, Fig. 1. mounted on a spring arm 71 which is itself fixed to the central spindle 56, is movable over the contactplate 50. The circuit passes from the button 70 through the spindle 56 to an arm 81, Fig. 9, fixed at the opposite end. A contact-button 85 on this arm is movable over an interrupted ring 62, made of resistant material, one end of which is connected by a screw 64, Fig. 1, to a bent plate which is connected by a screw 66 to the threaded socket 26, thus leading the current to the threaded cap 29, Fig. 1. The resistant ring is held in the insulating-frame by ribs 87, Fig. 7, in order to minimize the heat exchange. The operating- handle 79 is fixed to a shank 78 which screws freely into or out of the spindle 56. It moves the brush arm 71 by means of a helical spring 75, Figs. 1 and 3, one end of which is fastened to the arm, while the other end passes through a hole in the shank and projects upwards between two turnedup parts 73, 74 of the arm. On turning the handle 79 from the position of Fig. 3 in the direction of the arrow, the spring drives the arm 71, and moves the contact-button 70 over the metal plate 50 ; the same action causes the other contact-button 85 to travel over the resistance plate 62. thus increasing or diminishing the resistance in the lamp circuit. When the button 70 arrives at the projection 52, the spring yields. The projecting end then comes into contact with the piece 74 and pushes the arm up the incline until the summit is reached, when the spring snaps the arm into the depression 54 of the insulating bridge. Further turning in the same direction causes the contact-button to "snap- "on" into the position of minimum resistance, which may then be cut out gradually as before. The handle may be turned in the opposite direction, making circuit with maximum and breaking circuit with minimum resistance.
Patent GB-190410163-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Toy
Inventor: FEVRE NEVIN BUFFINGTON LE
Filed: 1904-05-03
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 10,163. Le Fevre, N. B. May 3. Educational toys; puzzles.-Relates to a toy, consisting of a sheet A with raised edges B, bearing a map, showing countries with distinctive colours, and having statistics and capitals marked thereon, the position of the capitals being marked by recesses. The sheet is tilted so as to cause balls C, coloured to correspond with the various countries, to roll into these recesses. The chart may be placed in a box fitted with a transparent cover, and grooved channels may connect the various capitals ; or, the countries may be raised, leaving only a few openings for the passage of the balls.
Patent GB-190412134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Lighting Appliances
Filed: 1904-05-28
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 12,134. Wright & Butler Lamp Manufacturing Co., and Darwin, H. May 28. Incandescent gas lamps.-Two or more nipples g in the common mixing-chamber c are connected to a gas chamber b by separate pipes d controlled by cocks e. A closed tube connected to the mixing-chamber c acts as a reservoir for gas and prevents the usual slight explosion on extinguishing. Specification No. 15, A.D. 1904, is referred to.
Patent GB-190412996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Punching Apparatus for the use of Athletes and others.
Inventor: NEWTON ANDREW ISAAC
Filed: 1904-06-08
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 12,996. Newton, A. I. June 8. Boxing.-A punching-ball a, Fig. 1, is provided with a swivel b and a hook at one end, by which it can be attached to the wall &c. The tail h of the swivel is made to revolve in a casting g, and in the casting is free to revolve the stem i of a disc j having a piece of leather k attached to it to prevent injury to the bladder. The disc is separated from the inside of the end of the ball by a spiral spring; or other means may be employed for obtaining resiliency. To enable the ball to be secured to the ceiling and to the floor, two kinds of swivels are used. That shown in Fig. 3, for attachment above, consists of a ball r with a hook, the ball rotating in hemispherical sockets s, which are fastened together by a set-screw t. One of the sockets has a plate u or a screw for attachment to a block v ; or the plate may be permanently attached to the block and one of the sockets made to screw into it. For attachment to the floor, a swivel is used consisting of a screw-threaded stem l, Fig. 2, rotating freely in a hole in a plate m. The stem has a projecting flange n above the plate, and a washer o is threaded on below and secured by a nut p. Balls q are arranged above and below the plate m, in ring races formed by annular grooves in the flange plate and washer respectively. The swivels may be attached to a platform having ears by which it may be fastened to a floor or table. In the latter case, the platform is hinged so as to take up a vertical or inclined position supported by a strut, and the length of the table legs is adjustable. The platform may also be elevated on poles and be made to take a swivel on each side, so that it can be used either on the floor or elevated on the poles. The platform may also be hinged to a frame provided with side slots and thumb - screws, so that the platform may be inclined at any given angle. Fig. 5 shows the ball attached to floor and ceiling in combination with a body part E, which consists of a sack divided into two compartments by a septum H<1>. Bladders H are inserted into each compartment. In this case, the ball has a swivel at each end, and either it or the body part may be used alone. The punching- ball may have its swivel connected to another swivel on one of the user's slippers, instead of being connected to a fixed point.
Patent GB-190416395-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Electric Switch and Lamp Holder
Inventor: HUNTER CHARLES ERNEST
Filed: 1904-07-25
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 16,395. Hunter, C. E. July 25. Incandescent l a m p s holders for, with switches A switch lever a carries an insulated block d with contact-studs e, e<1>, which are in electrical connection and connect t h e spring contacts f, f<1> when the switch is "on". One of these contacts f<1> is connected to the spring lamp contact h, i, carried by the insulating-block g, and the other f is joined to the terminal k to which one of the supply wires is attached. The other supply wire is connected to the terminal k<1>, and so through the screw m to the other spring contact h<1>, i<1>. A lamp socket o is fixed, as usual, to the body c by a retaining-nut c<1>, the dome p is similarly connected, and the members of the outer case are prevented from turning with reference to the internal fittings by suitable slots and grooves. The switch lever is furnished with a spring to ensure a rapid break.
Patent GB-190417082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Washing Machines
Inventor: BRADFORD WILLIAM LITLER
Filed: 1904-08-04
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 17,082. Bradford, W. L. Aug. 4. Washing-machines.-The frame of a washing- machine of similar type to that described in Specification No. 13,065, A.D. 1903, is fitted with a slide or shoot for transferring the clothes to the drainer. The slide b, of slate or other suitable material, is fixed or hinged at k, as shown, and, when not required, is retained in the vertical position by the fastener e. The clothes placed on the slide b fall between it and the machine a on to the drainer c, which may be mounted on wheels to facilitate the conveyance of the clothes to the rinsing-tank. The front part of the drainer may be hinged to enable the operator to reach clothes lying on the hinder portion of the board.
Patent GB-190418960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, Surface Condensers.
Inventor: VICENTE NEMESIO
Filed: 1904-09-02
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 18,960. Vicente, N. Sept. 2. Joints for concentric pipes ; plates, securing tubes to.-A method of securing concentric condenser tubes is shown in Fig. 4, in which the outer tube 2 is expanded at each end and has at one end a screwed sleeve 11 fitting the plug 12, which has a stud 13, a ferrule 14, and a pin 15 to support and secure the inner tube, which is perforated at 16. At the other end, a nut 20 fits a coned tube 18, which is perforated at 17 and secured to the plate 6 by a nut 19, the inner tube fitting the part 17 as shown.
Patent GB-190421827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple-way Taps.
Inventor: GIBB JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-10-11
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 2 1 , 8 2 7 . Gibb, J., and McPhail, D. Oct. 11. Lift valves; rotary disc valves; casings.-A multiple-delivery tap for drawing off beer and the like into glasses comprises a rotary disc valve D provided with three passages D', D<2>, D<3> terminating at one end in the valve face and at the other end in a central chamber D<4>. Similar passages are provided leading from the valve seating in the casing A to delivery outlets C<4>, C<6>, &c. The rotary valve is actuated by the handle G', which is pivoted in a bracket G fixed on the lower end of the hollow spindle of the valve. A second valve E<2>, which admits the liquor to the central chamber D', is also actuated from the handle G<1> by means of a nose acting on the lower end of the stem E<1> of the valve E<2>. In operation, the handle G' is turned so that the pointer G<2> is opposite a number on the casing which indicates the number of glasses to be filled, this being the number of ports on the valve seating which register with similar ports in the rotary valves. The handle is then depressed to operate the second valve E<2>, thereby giving passage to the liquor. The valve E<2> is closed by a spring.
Patent GB-190425803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mode of and Means for Manufacturing Horse Collars and the like.
Inventor: WILLIAMS GEORGE HILL
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 25,803. Williams, G. H. Nov. 28. Collars, neck.-The leather covering A, Fig. 1, of a horse collar is made in one piece. The leather in a supple condition is placed over a former B, Fig. 3, made in two halves so that it can be expanded by a screw apparatus D, Fig. 4, to stretch and mould the leather to the shape of the former. A rope is placed round the leather to form the recess a<3>, Fig. 2, for the hames as the leather is stretched. The leather is then transferred to a skeleton block to enable the filling C to be inserted and sewn within the forewale a<2>. The collar is then placed upon a finishing-block similar to the block B, Fig. 3, and again stretched by means of the expanding-apparatus D, Fig. 4. A false nose, either fixed or worked by a screw, is fitted to the top of the finishing-block to form the peak a', Fig. 1, on the top of the forewale, and a similar device may be fitted to the bottom for making windpipe collars. Metal strengthening-pieces J, J<1>, Figs. 1 and 2, may be fitted inside the forewale and on the top of the collar.
Patent GB-190426425-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Snow Ploughs.
Inventor: DIETRICH CARL
Filed: 1904-12-05
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 26,425. Dietrich, C. Dec. 5. Snow ploughs for railways.-Relates to the form and heating of a snow plough, and to the provision of rotary cutters in connection therewith. The snow plough, as shown in Fig. 1, has a sloping surface a of slightly roof-shaped form. From the middle and edges of this surface, cutters b, c project to divide the snow. At the height of the highest snowfall, the dislodged snow travelling up the sloping surface is deflected by oblique sideplates d so as to fall on the surface of the surrounding snow at both sides of the plough. Under the sloping surface is placed a heated chamber to facilitate sliding. For exceptionally high falls, two shovel wheels e are provided at the top part of the plough and are set in rapid rotation by mechanical means.
Patent GB-190429225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Cutting and Delivering Bricks from Brickmaking Machines.
Inventor: JOHNSON FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 29,225. Johnson, F. Dec. 31. Moulding bricks.-Relates to cutting and delivery apparatus for brick - making machines. A detached column of clay is pressed against fixed wires O<2>, Fig. 1, by a ram V, Fig. 2, operated by a link S from a crauk D ; the severed bricks are then pushed on a board P<2> and finally on a movable pallet board N<2> which is actuated by catches J', Fig. 4, in sliding boxes K<2> operated from a shaft D<2> rocked by a crank A' on the shaft C. The shaft C is driven from a loose wheel F by a spring catch I, which, after reach revolution of the shaft C, is disengaged from the wheel F by contact with a lever M placed in its path. Each catch J' engages the pallet board N<2> in the forward movement only by means of a lever I<2> to which the operating - link is connected. The pallet board is held in place during charging by levers R' actuated by a cam U', and the bricks are retained thereon by rollers A<3> adjustably mounted on the boxes K<2>.
Patent GB-190429295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Chocolate Creams and the like.
Inventor: BERTRAND LUCIEN
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 29,295. Bertrand. L. Jan. 5, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Casting confectionery. Cores for chocolate creams are made by casting sugar in holes in a sheet of vulcanized rubber a, resting on waxed cloth, preferably on a marble or glass table or slab. After cooling, the rubber sheet is lifted by one edge, which may be bound with a metal strip d. To remove the cores, the cloth is drawn over the edge of the table, and a shovel is held at the edge to receive the cores. The operations may be performed on an endless waxed cloth traversed over a table.
Patent GB-190506413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Brooches and other Articles of Jewellery and the like.
Inventor: HAVERS JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1905-03-27
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 6413. Havers, J. H. March 27. Safety-pins.-A safety catch f is pressed against the fastening-hook a of a brooch or the like by a spring c. The catch f is pivoted to a lug d secured to the back of the brooch &c., and has a hole through which passes the hook a. The spring c is placed around the stem of the hook.
Patent GB-190507411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Exercising Apparatus for use in Correcting Deformities and so forth.
Inventor: LANGEL FRANZ
Filed: 1905-04-07
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 7411. Langel, F. April 7. Exercising-apparatus.-Relates to the apparatus described in Specification No. 23,803, A.D. 1901, for correcting leg deformities &c. The feet of the patient are strapped to a block 1, Fig. 1, similar to that described in the Specification referred to, and this block is provided with lugs 2, which embrace rails 3 and allow only a longitudinal motion to the block. A folding seat 5 is provided, and when this is raised the block can be removed from the rails. The feet of the patient are strapped at various angles to the block, with or without the aid of supports 7, Fig. 4, fixed by dowels to the block, and the muscles of the patient are exercised by reciprocating the block 1. For treating bow legs, a block 8, Fig. 5, is used to keep the heels apart ; for treating a knock-kneed patient, a block 9, Fig. 6,-is strapped between the knees. The block 1 may be replaced by two hinged boards 10, 11, Fig. 13, which can be set at any angle by means of struts 12. The apparatus is used for patients recovering from broken limbs, for correcting the tread of persons who tread unduly on the heel or toe, and for correcting shortened legs due to malformation of the pelvis. For treating persons who tread first with the inside of the foot, the feet are strapped to two hinged boards 13, Figs. 13 and 17, fastened to the board 10 by winged nuts and bolts passing through slots.
Patent GB-190508137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Safety Devices applicable to the Quadrant of Self-acting Mules.
Filed: 1905-04-17
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 8137. Hall & Son, R., and Jones, J. April 17. Guards for mules. A supplementary guard is employed to fence off the quadrant pinion during winding, such guard being pressed back against the action of a spring, a weight, or gravity, by the quadrant arm during spinning. Fig. 1 shows such a guard A forming practically a continuation of the ordinary quadrant guard G, and arranged to slide on the headstock frame B, to which it is held by screws D, D' passing through a slot in it: A spring S normally keeps the guard in the position shown, or returns it to this position, while permitting it to be pressed back when the quadrant arm Q rises to the position Q<1>. In a modification, one end of the guard K, Fig. 8, rests on the quadrant guard G, and the other end is pivoted, or it may be fixed to an arm J, carried by a bracket H fixed to the quadrant guard. A spring S, or a weight J<1>, or both, tend to retain the guard in covering position. In another arrangement, the guard is suspended from a bracket on the frame B, and is returned to position by gravity assisted by a spring. In mules in which the pinion shaft is extended, the guard may work on the extension. Fig. 8 also shows a locking-device which is generally applicable. The locking is effected by the bead of a set-screw T in the quadrant guard, and the supplementary guard K is fitted with a bracket U in which a spring-controlled rod R works. When the quadrant arm rises, it first acts against the rod R, causing a wedge W at the inner end of the rod to lift the guard K above the set-screw, and the quadrant arm then acts directly against the guard and moves it along.
Patent GB-190516031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Glove Trees.
Inventor: MARR ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-08-05
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 16,031. Marr, A. Aug. 5. Glove stretchers. -A glove tree is made of a finger and palm part A, Fig. 3, having an ordinary or dovetailed groove D. A thumb-piece B, Fig. 4, with a projection C is slid longitudinally on the main part with the projection in the groove. The part B is removed from the main part before the glove is put on or taken off. Means such as a hook and eye may be used for holding the two parts of the tree together.