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Patent GB-190200776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Frames or Holders fpr Printing-plates for Addressing Machines and the like.
Filed: 1902-01-10
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 776. Addressograph, Ltd., [Duncan, J. S.]. Jan.10. Addressing-machines.-Relates to frames or holders for printing-pistes or types for printing addresses on envelopes, wrappers, &c. Figs. 1 and 3 show a frame containing a rubber type holder e, and Figs. 13 and 15 a frame containing a relief printing-plate n. The frame a is provided with cut and stamped up flanges b, c forming a guide in which the type holder e or plate n may be slid up to a stop f. Spring tongues g retain the holder e &c. in place. The plate is also formed with guide flanges h for holding a card i which may receive any information and particulars regarding the printing-plate. The part a' of the frame a on which the card i is supported is preferably depressed, so that the card will not be inked by the types. Each frame a has an index tab or projection m, the tabs of the different frames being in different positions, longitudinally, to facilitate reference to and selection of required frames. The ends or sides of the frames are formed with flanges k projecting above or below the plate, to space the plates apart when they are stacked one on the other in a magazine. Plates having modifications of details are described.
Patent GB-190208359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Combined Picture Exhibitor and Phonograph.
Inventor: BURGESS THOMAS FRANKLIN
Filed: 1902-04-10
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 8359. Burgess, T. F., and Granger, A. P. April 10. Stereoscopes.-A number of stereoscopic views 12, appropriate to the record in a phonograph, are mounted on endless chains 7 which pass round sprocket-wheels driven by a motor 22. An electromagnet 15 has attached to its armature a spring bolt, which normally projects into the path of the ends of the axes 11 of the picture frames and thus locks them. When, however, a travelling contactbar 27 on the phonograph makes contact with one of a number of previously-arranged pins, the circuit through the magnets 15 is established, the armature and bolt are withdrawn, and a contact 20, 21 made, which completes the motor circuit. The spring bolt is held back by a pawl 18 on a lever 19 which, when tripped by one of the axles 11, liberates the spring bolt and breaks the motor circuit. One pole of the battery 24 is connected to the travelling bar 27, which makes contact in succession with a number of pins projecting from bars 25, 28, the bar 25 being in the motor circuit and the bar 28 in that of the locking-magnet.
Patent GB-190224837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Cake Breakers.
Inventor: KINNON JAMES M
Filed: 1902-11-12
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 24,837. M'Kinnon, J. Nov. 12. Crushers, oilcake. - Relates to apparatus for breaking up longitudinally and transversely grooved cakes. The cakes 4 are placed on an endless band, or rollers, which may have an intermittent motion, or on an inclined table 5 and thus carried to a ledge 6 in front of a rotating cylinder 7, which is provided with longitudinal teeth 8 arranged so as to break the overhanging cake into bars 9. The bars fall upon a curved inclined grid 10 with longitudinal bars 11, and are broken into rectangular pieces 14 by spikes 13 on a rotating cylinder 12. The pieces 14 are knocked through the grid on to any suitable delivery device, such as an inclined and perforated board 16. The Provisional Specification states that the cakes may be broken in a press, the plates of which have corresponding recesses and projections
Patent GB-190302797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Folding Chairs and the like.
Inventor: ATKINS EDWIN
Filed: 1903-02-05
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 2797. Atkins, E. Feb. 5. Chairs.-Relates to improvements in folding swing chairs. The supporting-frame is made of two struts A, A' pivoted at A<2>. An arm B is pivoted to the frame A', and is connected to the frame A by a link G, or else by a tongue A<4>, working in a groove in the arm. To the front end the bar E is pivoted, and to the back the bar C, these bars being connected together by the seat D. These bars are in duplicate on the other side of the seat, similar bars being connected to form frames, the bars C supporting the back, and the bars E the foot-rest F, which may be turned up between the bars when not required. The back, seat, and foot-rests are hung from the frame B. The chair may be folded up by first closing the frame A on to the frame A', when the arms B may be closed against the frames A, A', the frames C, E lying on opposite sides of the two frames A, A' and nearly parallel to the same. The foot-rest F is also turned up, the chair then occupying a very small space.
Patent GB-190306867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Writing Pencils.
Inventor: FIRTH HARRY DE GREY
Filed: 1903-03-25
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 6867. Firth, H. d. G., and Shackleton, J. E. March 25. Pencil holders.-A short piece of lead or other pencil 2 is tightly fitted in one end of a paper tube 3, the other end being closed by a tightlyfitting cap 4 of metal, paper, &c. Small objects may be stored in the recess 7, and a spiral spring 5 carrying a disc 6 may be added to facilitate the discharge of such objects. Advertising matter can be printed on the paper, preferably before it is formed into a tube.
Patent GB-190310076-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spring Edged Detachable Pneumatic Tyre for use on Cycles, Motor Cars or any other Vehicles.
Inventor: ROSE THOMAS STEVENS
Filed: 1903-05-04
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 10,076. Rose, T. S., and Harwood, T. N. May 4. T y r e s, pneumatic ; felloes or rims.-In each edge of the outer cover C of a pneumatic tyre for the wheels of cycles, motor cars, and other vehicles, is inserted either a rubber cord or a rubber tube or a closely-coiled, helical wire A of steel phosphor bronze, or other metal, so that, when the air tube is inflated, the enlarged edges of the cover are forced under the turned-in edges of the rim E. When the metal wire is employed, its abutting ends are connected together by sweating them on to a short tinned rod placed inside.
Patent GB-190311063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crushing or Grinding Mills
Inventor: BUCHANAN JAMES
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 11,063. Buchanan, J., and Jones, F. P. May 15. Sifting clay in an edge-runner and pan grinding- mill. The usual discharge grids or sieves 3 in the false bottom 2 of the pan are formed of parallel rods strung on bolts 8 with variable distance-pieces 10 to vary the mesh, these distance-pieces 10 being either separate from, or integral with, the rods. The sieves rest on the edges of openings in the true bottom of the pan, wedge-shaped packing- pieces being used beneath the sieves to adjust the surfaces of the sieves level with the surface of the false bottom.
Patent GB-190315699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vertical Steam Generators.
Filed: 1903-07-15
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 15,699. Henriques, E. H. Q., Wright, H. T., and Maxim Electrical and Engineering Co., Sir H. July 15. Radial water-tube boilers.-Upon the shell of the central vertical chamber a, a series of annular spaces c are formed. The ends of the water tubes open to these spaces in succession, the upper ends of one set being connected to the chamber into which the lower ends of the next superposed set open. The uppermost tubes form superheaters. To prevent priming, two perforated plates are provided in the steam space in conjunction with a deflector.
Patent GB-190316290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Equalizing and Bye-pass Valves for Steam Engines
Inventor: SARVER EDWARD
Filed: 1903-07-23
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 16,290. Sarver, E. July 23. Valves for preventing back pressure on pistons.- The ends of a cylinder are connected by a pipe or passage containing an automatic valve, which allows a flow of fluid from one end to the other when the difference of pressure is slight, but closes under the influence of a strong pressure. It is particularly suitable for compound engines and is applicable to marine, locomotive, and other engines. Fig. 2 shows a beat valve 5, which closes on to seatings 8, 9. The free movement of the valve is resisted by the packing 10. Fig. 5 shows a piston valve 16 with bye-passes 18, 19, either one of which may be dispensed with, and Fig. 8 shows a beat valve with seats between its faces, the faces may be close together like the pistons in Fig. 5. The valves in Figs. 5 and 8 are lightly held in their mid-positions by springs 25.
Patent GB-190317134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Copying Machines for Reliefs and the like.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
Filed: 1903-08-06
Granted: 1904-08-06
Abstract: 17,134. Jensen, P., [Maschinenfabrik Elektrograv³re]. Aug. 6. Engraving.-Relates to machines for copying relief or intaglio designs. Fig. 1 shows a plan and Fig. 2 an elevation of the machine. The tracer or follower d, and the rotating cutter or cutters e, e', are on opposite ends of a lever c fulcrumed on two pivots a, b at right-angles to each other. The follower d is held by a spring l or l<1> against the model or pattern g which is fixed on a disc B on a spindle f<1> in an adjustable headstock f. The tool e which copies in reverse of the pattern g, engages the work i fixed on a disc A on a spindle i<2> in a headstock h. The tool e', which copies the same relief as the pattern g, engages the work i<1> on a disc A' on a spindle i<3> and headstock h<1>. A copy and a reverse may be engraved at the same time, or either may be engraved separately. The spindles f<1>, i<2>, i<3> are rotated in unison by worm gearing m, m<1>, m<2>, and bevel-wheels from a spindle r driven by a pulley n and belt &c. The end of the lever c is moved up and down by a screw o driven by worm gearing o' and pulleys r', r' and a band, from the the shaft r. The tools e, e' may be rotated by any suitable means. The spindles f<1>, i<2>, i<3> may be driven by any other suitable means, such as an electric motor and toothed gearing. The headstock f may be adjusted by means of the screws f<2> and a slot ; and the tracer d may be adjusted along the lever c. The pattern may be fixed on the disc A or A', and the work on the disc B, the tool and tracer being interchanged. To prevent distortion of the copy owing to the varying horizontal distance between the tracer d and tool e or e', the speed of rotation of the spindles i<2>, i<3> may be varied in accordance with the movement of the lever c, by moving the driving-worms s longitudinally on their spindles. The worms are in sliding bearing-blocks y connected by rods q<1> to levers q operated by cams y<1> on a shaft n' driven by worm gear s<1>, shaft r<3>, and bevel gear u from the screw shaft o. This compensating-device may be arranged to operate the spindle f<1> instead of at the spindles i<2>, i<3>
Patent GB-190317958-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and relating to Metallic Railway Sleepers.
Inventor: TASSEL JAMES HENRY VAN
Filed: 1903-08-19
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 17,958. Tassel, J. H. van, and Thornton, J. M. Aug. 19, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Sleepers; rails, securing to sleepers.-Metallic sleepers are made of box shape with corrugated sides and bottom. Clips D and lugs F are stamped up from the ends of the sleeper for securing the rails. The clips D fit over the rail flanges, while the lugs F form abutments for plates H secured by bolts. The plates H are recessed at J to fit over the the rail flanges, and have tongues I to fit grooves in the lugs F. The bottom of the sleeper may be longitudinally divided as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190402089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Pictures and the like.
Inventor: SAX HENRY
Filed: 1904-01-27
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 2089. Sax, H. Jan. 27. Optical effects, producing.-Relates to means for giving the impression of fiery rays issuing from pictures and the like employed for ecclesiastical and other purposes. The picture is placed before, or on, a fixed disc a, in which slots of any suitable form are cut and covered by transparent paper, glass, or the like. Behind this is a rotary disc, in which tangential, curved, or eccentric slots are formed. The disc is rotated by a driving-mechanim actuated by a spring or weight and governed by a wind-wheel to produce a slow motion. The motion is further regulated by vanes which are made with links or joints, or are pliable so that they can be straightened out. A shutting-off border may be placed between the discs, which are illuminated from behind by daylight or some lighting-device. The disc a may be rotated and the other disc fixed, or both may be rotated in opposite directions.
Patent GB-190405853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Plaster of Paris and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: BROTHERS WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-03-10
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 5853. Brothers, W. March 10. Calcium sulphate.- Plaster of Paris is obtained by heating gypsum, or other calcium sulphate, with steam under pressure. The material, which may be in lumps or ground up, is heated in a closed boiler A surrounded by a jacket C into which steam is admitted by a pipe D passing through one of the hollow trunnions B. Another pipe E provided with a valve F passes through the other hollow trunnion to the inner vessel, and admits or releases steam from it. This pipe is preferably fixed, and the end e is bent up so that steam is always admitted to the upper part of the boiler. The external heat may also be supplied by coils inside the vessel. If desired, no steam is passed into the inner vessel, the steam resulting from the water of crystallization being sufficient. The steam is finally allowed to escape, and the product is dried. Specification No. 3225, A.D. 1903, is referred to.
Patent GB-190407691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrenches Pliers Drill Holders and other like Tools
Inventor: LEE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-03-31
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 7691. Lee, W., and Francis, C. March 31. Tool - holders.-The two preferably - tapered parts or handles a of drill-holders for use in stocks or braces are provided with sliding collars b carrying cam-ended levers d for pressing the parts together to lock the holders on the bits.
Patent GB-190414994-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Measuring Stop Motion for Looms for Weaving
Inventor: HOWARTH JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-07-05
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 14,994. Howarth, J. W. July 5. Loom stop-motions.-Relates to means for stopping the loom when a certain length of cloth has been woven, when weaving towels, papoons, sarees, dhooties, handkerchiefs, carpets, &c. On the emery beam there is a toothed wheel A, over which passes a chain D, passing through an adjustable bracket B attached to the weft-fork holder. A finger-bracket C is used to guide the chain, which carries an enlarged link. The latter, when the desired length is woven, comes in contact with the forks on the bracket D, drawing forward the weft-fork holder and pulling the starting-handle H of the loom on to the loose pulley. To start the loom, the enlarged link is lifted through the forks on tho bracket B.
Patent GB-190415183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lamps for Cycles, Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
Filed: 1904-07-07
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 15,183. Lucas, H. July 7. Velocipede lamps; carriage lamps-For attaching to the bracket c, a clamping-plate b is actuated by a screw g arranged parallel to it. The screw g moves a nut i which works on an inclined surface d of the clamping-plate. In a modification, the nut i, Fig. 11, actuates a bell-crank lever k, and the clamping-plate b can be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190418360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic-fluid Turbines
Filed: 1904-08-24
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 18,360. Warwick Machinery Co., [General Electric Co.]. Aug. 24. Stuffing - b o x e s for vertical turbine shafts &c. have a carbon packing- ring 10 firmly held in a holder 11, which fits into a gland 15 screwed to the casing. The upper flange of the holder is attached to the gland by a yielding steamtight joint 17. The ring 10 rests upon a collar 9 screwed to the shaft, and radial grooves 13 are formed in this cullar. Steam enters the grooves 13 and also enters the space above the holder 11 through ports 20, so that the pressures due to steam on the upper and under sides of the ring 10 are more or less balanced. To enable the net pressure on the ring 10 to be exactly adjusted, springs 19 are introduced, the gland 15 being screwed in and out as desired by means of the pinion 25. A key 16 compels the holder to rotate with the gland but allows relative sliding. Grooves 14 are provided to permit free escape of any steam leaking between the ring 10 and holder 11, while a cover carrying an escape pipe 22 keeps leakage steam from escaping into the atmosphere. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which the flange 12 on the holder 11 is carried up past the gland 15 and the joint between them tightened by a stuffing-box.
Patent GB-190419222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus used in the Manufacture of Coal Gas.
Inventor: JOHNSTON ALEXANDER AVERY
Filed: 1904-09-06
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 19,222. Johanston, A. A. Sept. 6. H y d r a u l i c mains.- A hydraulic man is provided with a valved byepass so that the level of f the liquid may be adjusted in order to regulate the depth of seal on the dippipes. For the purpose, the hydraulic means is divided into two @@@@ by means of a depending @ate C<3>, the lower edge of which extends well below the surface of the liquid. The part C<1>, into which the dip-pipes B project, is connected with the part C<2> by means of the bye-pass F, which is itself connected to a gas. holder or other source of pressure by means of a three way-valve G; a junction E connects the part,.Cl with a foul main D. The part C<2> is fitted with a tar chest J which may be divided into two parts J<1>, J<2> by a depending rib J<3>. The part J<1> is provided with an orifice, J<4> which is closed by a slide valve L ; the part J' is connected with a tar main K, or situated directly above it. Instead of dividing the hydraulic main into two parts, a gastight vessel may be employed ; the lower part of this vessel is connected by a pipe with the lower part of the main, the upper parts of the vessel and main being connected by the bye pass.
Patent GB-190420153-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Carburetter chiefly Designed for use in connection with Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BIEBUYCK LOUIS
Filed: 1904-09-19
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 20,153. Biebuyck, L., and Chalonaque, A. Nov. 11, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Carburetting.-To dispense with hand-levers and the like in carburetters suitable for internalcombustion engines, a hydrocarbon and air are respectively admitted to the mixing-chamber by the valves e, f. The hydrocarbon enters the chamber c, and after passing through the perforated cap d enters the mixing-chamber through perforations in the upper surface of the valve f when the valve e is raised from its seat. The suction-operated valve f controls the air ports g.
Patent GB-190426364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mud-guards for Wheeled Vehicles.
Inventor: ANDREWS GUY EDMUND
Filed: 1904-12-03
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 26,364. Andrews, G. E. Dec. 3. Mud guards.-Relates to mud guards for intercepting the mud scattered in a lateral direction by the wheels of motor cars &c. A strip a of metal with an extension b of leather is suspended by rods c from the ordinary mud guard d, and is steadied by stays e extending from the axle. In a modification, the mud guard consists of a dished ring f, Fig. 4, fixed to the wheel rim and carrying a ring of leather.
Patent GB-190428044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters.
Inventor: MATTHEWS STANLEY
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 28,044. Matthews, S. Dec. 21. Quantity meters.-In mercury motor meters, an adjustable air gap is arranged in the magnetic circuit to enable the meter to register correctly for a 11 currents. The upper pole - piece c passes through a hole e in the casing, and a magnetic ring or collar f slides or screws upon it. The lower part of the ring is tapered, and the upper part just fits the hole. A copper or other non-magnetic ring or washer i is interposed between the cover and the upper pole-piece.
Patent GB-190506782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Centrifugal Separating Apparatus
Inventor: KAEHL FERDINAND
Filed: 1905-03-30
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 6782. Kaehl, F. March 30. Separating liquids from solids.-In double conical machines, for separating mixtures of solids and liquids, such as starch or gluten and water, in which the solids pass out through perforations in a peripheral ring between the cones, the perforations are kept clear by means of a scraper on an arm loose on the drum shaft but held stationary. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the charge passes in at one of the cylindrical ends of the drum, round the horizontal axis, and is discharged through apertures in the block f. The solid particles travel outwards to the ring c, preferably of U-shaped section, and pass through the perforations in it and through outlets i into a receptacle k, whence they fall through a discharge tube k<1>. The lighter liquid passes through perforations in the block e and through the other cylindrical end of the drum into a similar receptacle and discharge tube. The scraper r in this case hangs from a loose sleeve o on the drum shaft and is held longitudinally in position on the shaft by collars p, and made to hang vertically by its own weight ; a special weight s may also be used. In the vertical form of apparatus shown in Fig. 2, the charge passes through a bent tube and through the inwardly-flanged lower end of the drum, and the solid part, as before, passes out at the perforated ring, falling into the lower part of the outer casing. The liquid rises to the top, falls into the upper part y of the casing, and is carried off by the tube z. The scraper arm is in this case fastened on a loose sleeve t which is supported by a fixed arm u.
Patent GB-190507938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Panelled Woodwork.
Inventor: SAVARY EVA
Filed: 1905-04-14
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 7938. Savary, E. April 14. Panelled work.-In panelled woodwork, composed of panels D, rails B, and styles C, each rail and style is grooved on both edges to receive the panels, and has at each end a tenon H of the same thickness as the grooves. Each back flange has a bevel E, or other equivalent formation, through which a nail or screw may be driven to secure the framework to the area to be covered. The outer flanges may be left square, or may be moulded to any pattern which will admit of scribing the one part to the other; or, if a moulding of complicated section is used, the parts may be mitered, as in Fig. 3. The edges of the panels may be bevelled, if required ; and the parts are assembled to any required pattern.
Patent GB-190508656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: BARRETT WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-04-22
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 8656. Barrett, W. H., and Cardell, C. C. April 22. Gas or explosive-vapour-engines, carburetting in. A constant level of petrol or other hydrocarbon is maintained in carburettor by means of a mercury or other heavy liquid trap. The level may be adjusted by a screw or screwed cap, or by bodies of various shapes floating in the mercury and capable of being submerged by external means. The vessel a, preferably of cast iron, encloses a conduit a' which communicates with the petrol supply. At the bottom of this vessel is placed the mercury c, the height of which is adjusted in this case by the screwed cap d. At each suction stroke of the engine, petrol is drawn through the nipple b, and the mercury in the conduit a<1> falls and allows more fuel to pass into the vessel a. When the suction ceases, the petrol returns to a predetermined level in the passage a<x>, this level being adjusted by the mercury, thus enabling the carburettor to be used for either a pressure or gravitation feed of petrol. If a pressure system is adopted, a float feed, and if a gravitation system a siphon pipe is interposed between the supply and the regulating- apparatus.