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Patent GB-190200816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Unions or Couplings for Connecting Hose and other Piping to Taps or the like.
Inventor: PURSER WALTER
Filed: 1902-01-11
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 816. Purser, W. Jan. 11. Hose connectinq to taps &c.-Relates to unions or couplings for connecting hose or other piping to taps and the like, the union being applicable to bibs of any size of tap. The rubber or flexible adaptable socket a has an enlarged foot or flange a<3> at one end to take into the groove of the metallic cup or fitting b. The headed locking plug, bush, or liner d is externally screwed, toothed, or serrated, and is adapted to secure or lock the tapsocket a and the pipe c within the metal cup fitting b.
Patent GB-190202934-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clamp or Brace for Binding or Securing the Joints of Chairs, Couches or other Suitable Articles of Furniture.
Inventor: BAILEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-02-05
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2934. Bailey, W., and Askwith, H. C. Feb. 5. Chairs, couches, t a b l e s, &c.-Relates to connections for bracing up the frames of chairs, couches, tables, &c. An angle - piece A fits into a slot in or against a projection on one member D of the frame, and is secured to the other member E by a bolt B and nut F ; a threaded boss on the plate A may be used in place of a nut.
Patent GB-190204688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Circulation of Water through Tuyeres and Coolers of Blast Furnaces.
Inventor: FOSTER WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1902-02-25
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 4688. Foster, W. J. Feb. 25. TuyÞres; blast furnaces. - The tuyeres and cooling-blocks of blast t furnaces are supplied with water from tanks e situated at such heights that the pressure within the coils, or water spaces, of the tuyÞres or blocks is less than the internal furnace pressure near the tuyÞres or blocks. When a tuyÞre or cooling-block is burnt out, the water is forced back along the supply pipe g and a float e' having a contact-piece e' causes an electric circuit, which includes a bell f or whistle, to be closed. The supply pipe g may be a siphon, as shown in Fig. 1, or it may be a straight pipe connected to the bottom of the tank. If the cooling-water is drawn through the tuyÞre, in the way described in Specification No. 23,031, A.D. 1899, the pressure in the tuyÞre will be less than the internal furnace pressure.
Patent GB-190208731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Addressing Machines
Inventor: KENNA MICHAEL PATRICK
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 8731. Kenna, M. P. April 24, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Addressing-machines. - Relates to machines in which a strip, with the addresses printed upon it, is pasted, and the address slips cut off and pressed on to the newspaper &c. The case or box 1 is pivoted at 30 on a frame 28 which is placed on the paper &c. to be addressed, and the case is raised and lowered on its pivot to paste and cut off the slips. The address strip 7 passes from a reel 72 over an endless pasting-band 70 running on rollers 66, 67, 68, 65, the last of which is in a paste reservoir 60. The strip passes between feed-rollers 11, 12 and 8, 10 on which are endless bands or cords 9, 13 engaging in grooves in the rollers. The roller 12 is rubber-covered, and the roller 11 has projecting pins or teeth for engaging the strip. The roller 12 is journalled in a frame 50 pivoted on the axle of the roller 10, so that the roller and frame may be lifted for insertion of the strip &c. The frame 50 has pivoted spring-latch arms 55 engaging pins on the case for locking the frame in place, and the roller 12 is pressed downwardly in the frame 50 by springs 53. The shaft of the roller 11 has fixed thereon a four-sided plate 20, the sides of which are of exactly equal length, and have projecting lugs 22. This plate, and the roller 11, are turned a quarter turn, at each operation of the case on its pivots 30, by a hook 26 on a spring 25 fixed on the frame 28. The spring 25 also engages the edges of the plate 20 and accurately positions it after each movement. A spring- pressed pawl 24 on the case 1 engages the lugs 22 and prevents backward movement of the plate. On the front end of the case 1 is fixed a cutterbar 4 with which co-operates a cutter 6 hinged at 40, and pressed into cutting contact with the cutter 4 by a spring 41. The cutter 6 is operated by an arm 35 pivoted on the frame 28 and sliding in a sleeve 38 on the top of the cutter. The case has a handle 2, through which the hand is passed before grasping the handle 3. A spring 45 presses the frame 28 downwards, away from the case 1, and this downward movement is limited by a pin-andslot connection.
Patent GB-190211682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Presses
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1902-05-22
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 11,682. Haddan, H. J., [Fenner, G. P.]. May 22. Inking - apparatus; cylinder machines with plane printing- surfaces feeding sheets.-The forme inking- rollers k of cylinder machines are driven by means of a rack a on the bed f which gears with pinions in gear with pinions on the riders or distributers k<2>. On the shafts of the pinions gearing with the rack a are pinions c' gearing with a wheel b, on the shaft of which is a smaller wheel i in gear with a rack h. The rack h gears with a second wheel i on the shaft of which is a wheel e which drives the distributing-rollers k<1>. The rack h moves independently of the bed and at a slower speed. Ink is supplied from the duct roller 3 to the distributer 4 by a roller 1 in arms 5 rocked by a lever 6 and cam 7 &c. The roller 1 contacts with the roller 4 when it is at rest. The starting-rack m on the bed, which engages the segment m' on the cylinder, is pivoted at n and supported by a spring o. A finger l, pivoted at the front of the feed-table r, is raised and lowered by an arm g and cam t, and this finger also raises a loose partof the front stop s, so that the grippers may clear them as they pass under to deliver the sheet.
Patent GB-190212975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Punching Pliers.
Inventor: KRAEUTER ARTHUR AUGUST
Filed: 1902-06-06
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 12,975. Kraeuter, A. A. June 6. Puncking - pliers. -The levers a, b, Fig. 1, of pliers for punching leather belts &c., are recessed to receive the cylindrical parts of each other, and thus form the fulcrum. The lever a is attached to the upper arm f of the lower U-shaped jawe, which may extend to any distance beyond the fulcrum without the leverage of the tool being diminished. The anvil is preferably a screw l. The end of the lever b is forked, and engages in notches in the sides of the punch h, which slides in a guide attached to the arm f. A hole extends centrally up the punch, and is curved towards the front, the upper part of the guide being arranged to eject any partially-ejected punchings through the opening i. To remove or replace the punch h, the crosshead u, screwed into a projection on the lever a, is turned into coincidence with the notches q in the lever b, when the levers may be separated.
Patent GB-190302954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and connected with Luminous Signs
Inventor: SPOONER ARTHUR FREEMORE
Filed: 1903-02-07
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 2954. Spooner, A. F., [VÚry, H.]. Feb. 7. Letters; signs.-Luminous signs are formed hollow by blowing or moulding glass or other transparent or translucent material. Reflectors b are fitted at the back, and the whole is secured in a frame h. The electric lamp e or other source of light is inserted through the aperture d. A transparent screen of unpolished glass or other material is inserted between the lamp and the front to disperse the light. The letters a constituting the sign may be roughened to give them a white appearance in the day time, and the intervening parts c maybe painted. The signs may have eyes j for suspension, or they may be attached by screws to a backing.
Patent GB-190305869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing Boards.
Inventor: ROBERTSON SUTHERLAND
Filed: 1903-03-13
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 5869. Robertson, S. March 13. Drawing - boards. -Strips b, c are fixed to the drawing-board a to form a recess for a drawing-book. Pivoted catches or clips d are provided on the strips to retain the book, and two clips are provided on the back or plain side of the board to retain a single sheet. The board may be formed in layers disposed to provide a space e for holding the blade of a T-square when not in use.
Patent GB-190306113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moving-coil Galvanometers.
Inventor: PAUL ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 6113. Paul, R. W. March 17. Galvanometers.-In an ammeter, volt-meter, or other instrument, having a moving coil F<1>, this is supported by a single pivot G at or about its centre of gravity, and preferably is formed as a circular or spherical ring, to turn about a spherical soft iron core D<1>. The core consists of two hemispheres, held together by a bolt D', which supports them on a plate E so that their plane of division is in the direction of the magnetic field The plate E slips on two vertical screws, fixed on a circular base A, which also carries two pillars supporting a scale-plate L, and a spider B supporting a circular permanent magnet C. The coil F<1> is attached to two short stems, the upper of which F<2> is provided with a jewel to rest on the point of a screw G, in recesses in the core D' and the bolt D'. The upper stem F<2> is connected by a helical spring to a head J, rotatable on an insulator on the plate E ; the stem F' carries a balanced pointer K over the scale plate L, which is slotted over a mirror, to avoid parallax error. The lower stem of the coil, and the adjustable head J, are connected by curved flexible connections to contact brackets carried by insulators on the sides of the plate E. A cover M, attached by a bayonet joint to the base A, carries insulated binding-screws with platinized or gilded springs to bear on projections on the contact brackets, when the cover is in place. A pin R<3> slides through the base A, under a spring-pressed lever R ; if the instrument is lifted from its support, the lever R presses up the lower stem of the coil, thus clamping the coil against the core D', and holding the jewel above the pointed screw G. If the instrument is to be affixed to a wall, the clamping lever R is operated by a bell-crank, and the pointer K is bent down in front of a circular scale. In modifications, the pointer may be arranged so that its free end is in the horizontal plane of the bearing ; the coil may have a pointed stem bearing on a stationary jewel. The instrument does not need levelling, and is not affected by vibration ; it may be used as a shunted ammeter, or arranged in a box with other apparatus as a testing apparatus for use in streets, ships, or engine rooms. Energy and resistance meters.-Watt-meters and ohm-meters may be constructed in the same manner.
Patent GB-190308923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illuminating-apparatus.
Inventor: FRANCIS GERALD BEAUFOY
Filed: 1903-04-20
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 8923. Franeis, G. B. April 20. Revolving lamps; gas lamps, air and gas supply to.-Gas lamps are mounted on an arm or the like which is caused to rotate or oscillate at such a speed as to produce the impression of a ring or ribbon of light. A number of burners p are attached to pipes q projecting from a boss r, mounted on a fixed axle s. The pipes q are connected by passages t with an annular groove u in the boss r, to which gas is supplied through a longitudinal passage y in the axle s. Air is supplied by two pipes w having holes opposite the pipes q, and connected to a similar annular groove u which is in connection with a second longitudinal passage y. The lights are protected by a casing v attached to the boss. Rotation is effected by a motor and pulley on the boss r. The products of combustion escape through perforations in the casing covered by baffles to prevent inrush.
Patent GB-190308974-A (GB)
Title: Freight-car.
Inventor: JOHNSTON HOWARD ADDISON
Filed: 1903-04-21
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 8974. Johnston, H. A. April 23, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Wagons.-Relates to freight cars in which the roof and its supporting- beams can be displaced to facilitate loading and unloading. The body A of the car has a roof divided into sections b, b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, which normally rest on longitudinal and transverse beams C, D, and which carry brackets F pivoted on pins g<1>. The pins are carried by sleeves G<1> which slide on vertical rods G secured to the sides of the car so that the sections of the roof, when free, can be turned from the position shown in Fig. 1 to that shown in Fig. 2, and can be supported in the latter position by hooks f<1>. The transverse beams D are pivoted on pins d<3> supported in brackets carried by one of the longitudinal beams C, and are provided with spring catches adapted to engage in brackets E carried by the other longitudinal beam. The sections b, b<2> towards one side of the car are formed with ridges h, which give a water - tight connection with ridges formed on overlapping plates H<1> secured to the other sections b', b<3>. A water-tight connection between adjacent pairs of sections is obtained by forming them with lips b<6>, which engage in a groove D" in the transverse beam which lies immediately below. The means for locking the sections comprise a wire i<11> connected to a crank I<2> carried by a spindle I<1>, which is mounted in the arm of a plate i fixed to the section b<1>. The plate has two arms, between which engages one of the transverse beams fitted with a roughened plate i<6>, against which rests a spring- pressed locking-piece P carried by the spindle l<1>. If the external lever I<6> be moved by hand against the action of the spring i<12>, the locking-piece will be moved out of contact with the plate i, and the sections will be released.
Patent GB-190318715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wall and Table Brackets.
Inventor: LATTEY HARRY FITZHERBERT
Filed: 1903-08-31
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 18,715. Lattey, H. F. Aug. 31. Drawings to Specification. Advertising.-The front parts of tin or other sheet-metal bracket shelves are for advertising, while the shelves are used to support the article advertised.
Patent GB-190321316-A (GB)
Title: Binding Material for Coal Dust or other Finely Divided Substances.
Inventor: GOODE GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-05
Granted: 1904-10-05
Abstract: 21,316. Goode, G. W., Mitchell, H. L., and Oakley, G. C. Oct. 5. Cements. - A binding-material for use with finely-divided coal, coal slack, coke and breeze, ores, sawdust, and other dusts, is produced by mixing water, glucose, dextrin, tapioca flour, resin, and linseed or other oil in given proportions, and heating the mixture.
Patent GB-190326090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Partitions and Doors
Inventor: THOMPSON JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1903-11-30
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 26,090. Thompson, J. H., and Porter, r. W. Nov. 30. Partitions; doors. -Folding p a r t i - tions or doors are provided at the centre of the bases of alternate sections a, Fig. 4, with metallic shoes b, Fig. 1, each carrying a ball race c resting on a corresponding race d secured to a boxshaped bearing e containing rollers f. The roller bearing and shoe are connected by a bolt g, the head g<x> of which engages in a groove j<x> formed by the roller path k. Caps l, carrying spring - controlled studs m engaging in the slot formed by the plates p, are fixed to the tops of the sections. The edges of the leaves are constructed to form lap joints q.
Patent GB-190401346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Spindles in Machines for Spinning, Doubling, and Winding Yarns
Inventor: WILSON JAMES
Filed: 1904-01-19
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 1346. Wilson, J. Jan. 19. Spindle apparatus.-The spindles of spinning, doubling, winding, and like machines are driven by a single cord or band g, Figs. 1 and 3, passing round pulleys at each side of the machine, and pressed against the wharls a<1> on the spindles a by adjustable pulleys j mounted in separate arms or preferably in a common bar k, which is bolted to a bracket k' fixed to the face board e. These Figures show the application to a mule, the face board e being hinged to the spindle rail b, and held against the top face boards d on the bolster rail c by hasps on the boards e engaging pins d' projecting from brackets d<11> on the rail c. The band may pass in contact with both sides of each wharl, or in contact with two wharls on each spindle. The drive is also shown applied to ring spindles. Fig. 7 shows a spindle with a wharl made in two parts l, l<1> adapted to grip the driving-band. The part l<1> is capable of sliding on the spindle, and is formed with projections engaging recesses in a boss m fixed on the spindler a spring o pressing it towards the part l. In some cases, the part l<1>À may be fixed on the spindle and the part l freely mounted and weighted, and an adjustable curved guard or fence p may be arranged in front of each wharl to prevent the escape of the driving-band.
Patent GB-190411232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ring Spindles for Ring Spinning and Twisting Machines.
Inventor: MELLETT LEMUEL
Filed: 1904-05-16
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 11,232. Mellett, L. May 18, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Spindle apparatus.-In ring and traveller spinning-frames, a steel or iron traveller 111 is mounted on an angular ring k of non-magnetic material, preferably glass, which fits in a groove formed between the two pole-pieces h, i of a magnetic ring-holder g, which may be either a permanent magnet or an electromagnet. As the traveller is moved around the ring, it is kept in a circular path by the attraction of the magnet, which resists the tendency of the yarn to move the traveller laterally into frictional engagement with the ring. The non-magnet ring k may be fitted with a central bead o to hold the traveller from contact with the magnet when at rest.
Patent GB-190413063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illuminated Signs.
Inventor: HOTCHNER JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-06-09
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 13,063. Hotchner, J. June 9. Letters; signs.-Raised characters for illuminated signs are constructed so that, at night, light can shine through the centre portions of the characters from the back or interior, while, by day, the characters appear to be solid, the illuminating-means being concealed. In the form shown in Fig. 3, strips or the like of moulding 2 are screwed to one or more faces of a hollow wooden or other box 1 so as to form the outlines of the character. Across the top of the mouldings is secured, by screws or nails, wire gauze or the like, 4, the edges being covered by additional mouldings 5 secured to the mouldings 2. The gauze is gilded to correspond with the other part of the character. Bevelled metal or other mirrors 8 reflect the light from rows of electric lights 7 through openings 6 formed in the box between the mouldings 2. In a modification, shown in Fig. 7, the box is formed of wire gauze to which mouldings 2 are secured. The gauze ouside the mouldings is painted or otherwise rendered opaque, the space inside them being gilded as described above. In this form, the strips of moulding may be formed in sections, as shown in Fig. 8, each section being secured to adjacent sections so as to be broken apart readily. The sections may be secured in place, by fastenings consisting preferably of wire bent to form loops 11, 12, Fig. 9, adapted to receive the fastening-screws of the sections, Fig. 7, and shoulders 15, 16 which enter and engage the mesh of the gauze. The sections may be of either spherical, rectangular, square, or other shape. One face of the box may be hinged, to permit access to the interior.
Patent GB-190416223-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Discharging Gas Retorts and the like.
Filed: 1904-07-22
Granted: 1905-07-22
Abstract: 16,223. Dempster & Sons, R., Broadhead, J. W., and Ordish, F. W. July 22. Gas retorts.-Tubular telescopic rakes or rams for discharging coke from horizontal gas retorts are mounted upon a travelling base, as shown in Fig. 1, running on two wheels on a single rail on the floor, and having an upward extension carrying one or more pairs of guide-pulleys engaging with an overhead rail. Electric, steam, or other power may be used for working the carriage and the ram gearing. The body of the rake is constructed of three or other number of telescopic tubes a, b, c, Fig. 4, the smallest tube a carrying the working head a<1>. A wire rope or chain fastened to a pin d<1> on the tube b, passes over a pulley secured to the tube b opposite the pin d', over a pulley in the tank f, and then to a fixed point above the tubes. The tubes band c, and the tube c and tube or socket j are connected in a similar way, their two ropes, however, being wound on a drum over the tank along with a rope k attached to the rear end of the first tube a, for drawing the tubes in, and wound oppositely on the drum. The arrangement of the rope gearing is such that the ropes can be hauled in at different speeds, preferably so that the first tube a advances three times, and the second twice as fast as the third ; or other methods of gearing can be adopted, and each tube can be advanced separately, commencing with the tube c, this method having the advantage that each lap slides only when it has minimum load due to extension. The water tank f on the casing, tube, or socket supplies water to cool the tubes, stuffing-boxes b<3>, c<3>, j<2> preventing leakage. To cause the tubes to tilt and advance clear of the coke, an eccentric n, Fig. 1, acting on the loop o supporting the socket j, is provided, and a similar automatic device for lowering can be provided ; or the working bead may be hinged at the centre so that, in the outward stroke, it rides clear of the coke. A motor drives the shaft q connected by suitable gearing to the mechanism for working the tubes, and a handle r<1> controls a clutch for conveying by suitable gearing a rotary movement to the pinion s engaging the rack s<1> for raising or lowering the plate s<2> and the rams or tubes.
Patent GB-190418292-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Setting Gems or Stones for the Manufacture of Jewellery of all kinds.
Inventor: CHAUMET JEAN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1904-08-23
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 18,292. Chaumet, J. B. Aug. 23. Jewellery settings; bracelets; n e c k - laces ; brooches ; coronets; rings, finger; gems.-Consists in an arrangement for setting gems to produce rings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, coronets, diadems, and other articles of jewellery, a light metal framework, shown separately in Fig. 4, being used in such a way that the articles appear to be composed almost entirely of gems. Each gem is grooved along its edges as shown in Fig. 3, the upper and lower grooves 3, 4 receive the wires 7, 8, which are shaped to suit the article under construction and lie completely in the grooves. The crosswires 9 serve to keep each gem in position, they are soldered to the wires 7, 8, and are sufficiently large to engage the grooves in two adjacent gems. A suitable cover may be provided to hide the wires 7, 8. In the case of a necklet or bracelet, a hinge or pivot is arranged at the cross-bars to allow the article to open. Several rows of gems may be set in the same manner, as shown in Fig. 10, and the method may be applied to isolated gems.