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Patent GB-190400545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cribwork and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1904-01-08
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 545. Thompson, W. P., [Fraser, J. W.]. Jan. 8. Culverts. - T h e permanently - submerged portion of the cribwork or the like for use in the construction o f culverts i s composed of timbers, while the remainder is formed of artificial-stone or cement w o r k previously moulded, preferably in the form of timbers, the cribwork being preferably built afloat and sunk in position. The timbers B, Fig. 1, and the concrete members C may be notched so as to interlock with one another, and may be secured together by iron rods E passing through openings in the intersecting portions of the members. The cribwork may be filled with earth, and sheathing H, Fig. 4, may be secured to the upper portion by bolts G cemented in recesses in the members C.
Patent GB-190404221-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Crossings for Railways.
Inventor: HADFIELD ROBERT ABBOTT
Filed: 1904-02-19
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 4221. Hadfield, R. A. Feb. 19. Crossings.-Consists in a configuration of crossings which enables them to be manufactured of cast manganese steel tempered by one of the processes described in Specifications No. 11,833, A.D. 1896, No. 5604, A.D. 1902, and Nos. 4981 and 24,740, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Iron &c.]. The crossing is designed so that no portion of it is of great thickness in transverse section. This renders it lighter, and it is more elastic than cast steel. Fig. 1 shows one form of crossing, and Figs. 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, the sections at the points B, C, D, E, F, show how the crossing is designed so as to have no great thickness at any part.
Patent GB-190404243-A (GB)
Title: Leaf Turners for Books or Music
Inventor: AUSTIN GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-02-20
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 4243. Austin, W. G., and Wicks, C. J. Feb. 20. Leaf-turners; leaf-holders.-Leaf-turner arms h, each carrying a spring clip i and provided with a spring drum g, are disposed between the ledge c of a music or book rest and a plate c* secured to the ledge c. The arms h are released successively by means of a lever or trigger j, which is connected to two catches or tongues l, m guided by means of pins and slots. The drums g are mounted on a spindle f on a plate e secured to the ledge c. A rubber or other buffer x for the arms h is provided on the ledge c. A spring clip y, for assisting in turning and retaining the leaves, is pivoted on the rest. The trigger j may be operated by hand, or by means of a pivoted arm s connected by a wire or cord w to a pedal, or by pneumatic or electric means.
Patent GB-190408174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Apparatus for Pit Cages.
Inventor: FORD WILLIS
Filed: 1904-04-09
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 8174. Ford, W. April 9. Safety suspending-apparatus for pit cages and the like, designed to obtain a gradual stoppage in case of accident. Pivoted at P in a frame HS, which normally rests on the bottom of the cage, are levers L, the long ends of which are connected to the winding-rope and their short and broad ends to the guide-clips G by links 3, the upper links to the outer clips and the lower to the inner. Springs secured to the short ends of the levers extend along them and engage pins R which are normally retained by a spring 2 at the bottoms of short slots B in the cage. A spring s<3> tends to raise the levers L. Should the rope break, the frame HS rises, with a motion rendered gradual by the combined action of the springs, and it is not till the ends of the levers L are hard up against the pins F at the tops of the slots B that the grips are fully applied.
Patent GB-190409041-A (GB)
Title: An "Improvements in Screw Stoppers for Bottles
Inventor: MCCULLOCH GEORGE ANDREW DAVID
Filed: 1904-04-20
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 9041. McCulloch, G. A. D. April 20. Stoppers.-A slot is made in the top of a screw stopper, so that it may be unscrewed by a knife or the like.
Patent GB-190413906-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Engine
Inventor: COOLEY WILLIAM ISAIAH
Filed: 1904-06-20
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 13,906. Cooley, W. I. June 19, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Annular-chamber type.-In the duplex engine shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the casing is in three parts, the middle portion being provided on each side with an annular groove, which, together with grooves in the two outer parts, constitutes the piston chambers. The steam supply to the ports k is governed by the slide valve actuated by the eccentric on the shaft. The piston flanges which are opposite to one another are provided with two lateral extensions or branches z which project into the deep channels c. The forward face of each piston flange is cam-like and presses back the slide 7 as it rotates, the rear face being abrupt. The slide 7 is kept pressed against the drum by a spring, and slides in a suitable slot. The cover 8 may be removed for examination purposes. The exhaust port of the piston chamber is indicated at m.
Patent GB-190418772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machines.
Filed: 1904-08-30
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 18,772. Standard Rotary Machine Co., and Denne, M. T. Aug. 30. Boot-sole stitching-machines; chain-stitching machines ; needles, hook, threading-devices for.-Relates to a method of actuating a thread-layer or looper g. The rotary motion about the needle is produced by mounting its arm f on a shaft h. The shaft is moved axially by a cam-lever l and is partially rotated by another leverp, which engages a fork s on the armf.
Patent GB-190425612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Overhead Travelling Cranes
Inventor: WALL ALBERT HOWARD
Filed: 1904-11-24
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 25,612. Wall, A. H. Nov. 24. Cranes.-Comprises arrangements whereby the load suspended from the drum of an overhead travelling crane, applicable for charging gas retorts and for other purposes, may be hoisted and controlled in all positions of the traveller relative to the fixed framework. Figs. 1 and 2 show the general arrangement. The hoisting-drum c is formed integral with the brake drum d and ratchet-wheel e, and is freely mounted on the shaft i carried by the framework b, which is moved on the rails a either by hand or by screw mechanism. The hoisting- drum c may be clutched directly or through reduction gearing to a driving-pinion m, also freelymounted on the shaft i and gearing with a pinion n which is rotatably mounted on one of two extensions of the sliding carriage b, which extensions provide extra bearings for the square shaft n' and allow the pinion to slide on this shaft. The shaft n' is driven from the engine by an endless belt or other means, and is provided at its ends with bearings on the longitudinally-moving framework of the crane which moves on rails at rightangles to the rails a extending the whole length of the retort house. The pinion n is arranged to be easily transferred to the other bearing so that a load may be hoisted when the shaft n<1> is driven in either direction from the engine. The brake, ratchet, and clutch-engaging mechanism are operated by rods g, h, z<1> respectively, having chains at their upper ends fixed to the curved surfaces of counterweighted sectors attached to square portions of the shaft i. The frictionclutch is shown in Fig. 3, and comprises a sliding member s having conical friction surfaces s' adapted to be forced into engagement with similar surfaces on the pinion m against the action of the spring t by means of a rotary thrust-plate v, having inclined or cam projections on its outer surface which bear against fixed abutments on the carriage framework b when the plate is partially rotated. Roller or ball bearings y may be provided to reduce friction between the moving parts of the clutch.
Patent GB-190426362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Projectiles.
Inventor: HOLLAND HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-03
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 26,362. Holland, H. W., and Woodward, T. Dec. 3. Projectiles, small-arm.- Projectiles for use with shot and ball guns are formed with a heavy base such as a and a light solid cap, of wood, aluminium or the like, such as b.
Patent GB-190500128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suction Discs and Valves as used in Dental Practice
Inventor: SAWYER ARTHUR ERNEST
Filed: 1905-01-03
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 128. Sawyer, A. E. Jan. 3. Teeth, artificial.-A suction disk, shown in Fig. 5, attached to an artificial palate, consists of two distinct parts, an inner metal or like disk 1 and an outer rubber diskoid 2, which is provided with a flange or lip 3. The appliance is secured in a chamber in the palate, by a pin 5, Fig. 5, passing through the metal disk 1 and the palate 4, and riveted or otherwise fastened thereto. The outer surface of the rubber diskoid may be smooth or corrugated and a non-elastic fabric may be inserted between the disk Land diskoid 2 to prevent undue stretching.
Patent GB-190500790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems for Operating and Controlling Guns or similar Mechanism
Filed: 1905-01-14
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 790. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Jan. 14. Mountings.-Relates to guns which are laid and fired electrically from a distant station. The training is effected through a clutch, preferably electro-magnetic, which disconnects the gun from the motor, when the current is turned off, and connects it to a yielding stop. The clutch 19, Fig. 2, contains two sets of coils 21, 22, the former of which, when energized, holds the pinion 17, geared to the turntable of the gun, to the plate 24 and arm 25 connected to the shaft 26 of a yielding stop. The second coil 22, when energized, clutches the pinion 17 to the plate 23 keyed to the shaft 16, which is geared to the driving-motor. Current is directed alternately, and preferably automatically, to one or the other coil. The stop, Fig. 3, consists of an enclosed spring 28 confined between collars on the shaft 26 so as to be compressed by a movement of the shaft in either direction. An air cushion with pistons may be substituted for the spring.
Patent GB-190501243-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clip or Apparatus for the Screwing Up or the Removal of the Nut or Ring used for Securing the Shade or Reflector to Electric Lamp Holders.
Inventor: PARRY JOHN
Filed: 1905-01-23
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 1243. Parry, J. Jan. 23. Spanners for the nuts which secure shades or reflectors to electric lampholders. A lever D pivoted to a cup B is caused to grip the nut A by a spring E, adjustable by a screw F. A handle may be attached to a tang or stock G.
Patent GB-190503821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for the Propulsion of Screw Steamers.
Inventor: AUGUSTE CAMILLE EDMOND RATEAU
Filed: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 3821. Rateau, A. C. E. March 1, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Engines combined with turbines &c. ; exhaust, obtaining power from.-To facilitate the manoeuvring of a multiple-screw vessel, the central propeller shaft is actuated by a multiple-expansion reciprocating engine, the exhaust of which works reversible turbines driving the other screws. The steam first enters the four-cylinder engine, which has two high-pressure and two low-pressure cylinders, the exhaust passing by pipes 3, 5 to the turbines 4, 6, and then to the condensers. The turbines are provided with stop valves for reversing, and may be disconnected by stop valves 17, 18 and supplied with boiler steam through pipes 19, 20. The pipes 21, 22 are connected to the condensers 11, 12 by pipes 23, 24, provided with automatic exhaust valves which prevent the pressure from rising too high in the pipes 3, 5. In a modification, there are two compound turbines on each side of the ship.
Patent GB-190505025-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machinery for Sawing Stone, Slate Granite, Marble and the like.
Inventor: FITTON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-03-10
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: - 5025. Fitton, W. H. March 10. Sawing stone &c.-The slide bed a of a machine for sawing stone, slate, granite, marble, and the like has two end pieces a<1>, a<2>, which are bolted to pillars b, and to which are bolted the girders a<4> for supporting the middle piece a<3> ; this piece is situated over the work table f, which is grooved on its underside and is traversed on rollers e, attached by brackets to the girders c, by rack and worm gear operated through bevel-gear and a hand-wheel. To one side of the saddle g, which preferably overhangs the slide bed, are cast two projecting lugs q on which is fixed a channel piece, so as to provide an outer bearing m<1> as well as an inner bearing for the saw spindle n. The saw o projects through the intervening gap, and is guided between hard-wood blocks carried by brackets u and also by screwed pieces adjusted in sockets n by nuts. The saddle is travereed by a screw rotated by worm gearing from a shaft, which is driven from the shaft w of an electric motor v, mounted on the saddle, by gear-wheels x, y and cone gear z ; the saw is at the same time rotated through the gear-wheels x and a friction clutch. An electric reversing-device may be provided so that a cut in both directions may be obtained, and the motor may, if desired, be mounted on the saw spindle. According to the Provisional Specification, the saw may be driven by belts and pulleys.
Patent GB-190505540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to the Steering and Propelling of Motor Boats, and the like.
Inventor: EVERSON WALTER HENRY
Filed: 1905-03-16
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 5540. Everson, W. H. March 16. Thrust and end-pressure bearings.- The outer end D of a screw-propeller shaft is flexibly connected to the inner portion C, and is supported in a bearing G. This bearing is suspended at both ends, the forward end consisting of a spherical surface g<6> in contact with a bearing-surface g<7>, and the whole bearing is rotated about the axis H by the wheel V. The after end of the bearing is hung from a frame K along which it may slide. This frame is flexibly suspended from two screws L, whereby the height of the outer end of the shaft may be adjusted.
Patent GB-190507068-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Holder or Carrier for the Shades of Electric Lamps
Inventor: ANDREWS JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-04-04
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 7068. Andrews, J., and Andrews, J. April 4. Lamp-shade holders.-Electric-lamp holders are provided with a nut R<1>, Fig. 1, and with a ring R, having finger-pieces r<2> and internal projections (not shown) which engage bayonet-slots b<2>, Fig. 6, in the casing B of the lamp-holder. One or more flat springs, adapted to bear against the shade, may be attached to the upper surface of the ring R, which may be grooved to receive them. Additional slots b<3> may be provided, to permit the use of shades of various thicknesses.
Patent GB-190509972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Glass Screens, Windows, and the like for Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: WOOD JOHN CREWE
IPC: B32B17/08
Filed: 1905-05-11
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 9972. Wood, J. C. May 11. Drawings to Specification. Motor road vehicles.-The glass of screens and windows for motor-cars is prevented from flying in the event of a sudden breakage by providing an interior sheet of celluloid, gelatin, or other elastic transparent material as a support for the two exterior adhering sheets of glass. The materials can be united by superposition in a tank of Canada balsam or other cement. The combination is permanently mounted in a clamping - frame. According to the Provisional Specification, other supporting-materials may be used.
Patent GB-190516147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Keys or Valves for Horns and like Musical Instruments.
Inventor: BOAST WILLIAM FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-08-08
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 16,147. Boast, W. F. Aug. 8. Rotary valves; self-closing valves. -A water kev or valve for horns and like musical instruments is shown in Fig. 2. The chamber 1 forms a trap, and has an opening 2, which, when the valve is opened, corresponds with the opening 6 in the cap 4. The cap 4 is pivoted to the chamber 1 by the screw 7, and by its slot 8 engages with a pin 9 projecting from the side of the chamber 1. The tubular handle 5 of the cap 4 contains within it a coiled spring, which is fastened to the stud 9, or in any suitable manner, to keep the valve closed normally.
Patent GB-190522718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Forming and Combining Webs of Paper Pulp.
Inventor: PARKER HOWARD
Filed: 1905-11-06
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 22,718. Parker, H. April 17, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Compound paper; paper-machines.-A machine for forming and uniting two or more webs of pulp comprises vats a<1>, b<1>, cylinder moulds a, b, couch rolls a', b', felts c, d, suction apparatus e, and presser roll f. Two webs formed on the moulds a, b are carried by the felts c, d over the suction apparatus e, against which the whole is pressed by the presser roll f. The united webs are then carried by the felt d and may be united to a third web, in a similar manner, before passing to the drying and pressing rolls g.
Patent GB-190525272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Umbrellas.
Inventor: TOOTH FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-12-05
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 25,272. Tooth, F. Dec. 5. Umbrellas and walking-sticks combined.-Relates to means for securing to the stick a tube which carries the framework of an umbrella of the kind described in Specification No. 647, A.D. 1905. The tube is extended beyond the top-notch b, and is, in one arrangement, secured to the ferrule d by means of one or more spring tongues f, Fig. 1, attached to the tube c and provided with pins h which pass through the tube c into holes or recesses in the ferrule. A ring j enclosing the springs may be arranged to slide over the tube to ensure engagement. In a modification, Fig. 2, the tube c screws over the end of the ferrule d.
Patent GB-190604832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Armoured Covers for the Protection of Elastic Tyres.
Inventor: ROVERE DUKE PIETRO LANTE DELLA
Filed: 1906-02-27
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 4 8 3 2 . Della Rovere, Duke P. L. Feb. 27. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-An armoured cover comprises a series of notched leather segments e and a narrow tread band r secured thereto by rivets s with projecting heads, preferably conical so as to be especially adapted for driving on ice. The band is attached at one side (or both if space permits) by means of metal plates i, spiral springs k, and eye-bolts l passed through a ring m and secured by wing-nuts n, which are prevented from turning by means of a keeper ring o detachably secured to the ring m. On the inner side of the wheel, the band may be secured by means of metal clips t engaging an adjustable segmental ring w.
Patent GB-190613358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley Heads for Electric Tramways.
Inventor: PEACE HENRY
Filed: 1906-06-11
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 13,358. Peace, H. June 11. Electric traction on the overhead conductor system. Collectors.-The wheel f of a trolly collector is mounted in a frame d which can turn about a vertical pin c below the wheel, the wear being taken by a flange d<1> running on a race b<3> on a cupshaped bearing-piece b fixed by a socket a to the pole. The frame d is also supported by a boss b<1> round the pin c.
Patent GB-190618715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Foster-mothers for Rearing Chickens and other Young Birds.
Inventor: WETHERED OWEN SUTCLIFFE
Filed: 1906-08-21
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 18,715. Wethered, O. S. Aug. 21. Systems. - The rearing chamber a is provided with a separate compartment d for the lamp e. Air is admitted to the space m<1>, passes around the flue n in the tube m and issues into the chamber a from the double roof l of the chamber d. The waste air is drawn through passages s, s<1>, s<2> to supply the lamp, having been cooled in its zigzag path round the baffles s<3>. A space p with apertures at the top and bottom, being heated, produces a circulation of the air in the chamber a. When the slide o' is raised to open the chicken outlet o, the slide m<4> attached to it closes the air inlet and also allows the spring m<8> to open the aperture m<5> in the air-tube m. The gangway v, Fig. 6, leads to a second compartment w having a sloping glass roof hinged in sections, and to the run u, which has a roof of wire netting also hinged in sections. The run m has four doors, of which one u<1> is placed against the outlet of the chamber w and the other three are closed, so that the run may be placed in four positions without moving the foster-mother. The door f of the lamp chamber is liable to srink, and is kept air-tight by a flap f<4> faced with indiarubber. There is a slide f<3> in the door f for regulating the lamp. Glass windows g, g<1>, i and a thermometer k' are provided. The walls and roof are made double and packed with non- conducting material.
Patent GB-190703757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Guards or Cages which are particularly applicable for use with Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: BROWN JAMES BRADFORD
Filed: 1907-02-15
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 3757. Brown, J. B., Brown, A., and Gresty, A. Feb. 15. Globes ; globe holders.-A guard for an electric lamp or the like, and a fastening-device therefor, are shown in Fig. 1. The guard preferably comprises narrow strips c<1> and wires C<1>, C' which pass through holes in the strips and are united to form rings by wrapping the ends with fine wire and soldering. The wires may be of round or oblong section. Alternatively, the rings may consist of perforated strips, the parts c' then being of wire. On the ring C' are loosely mounted pieces d, each comprising two legs and a semicircular or other part D<1> which engages the lamp holder or other object. The parts D<1> may be made with projections such as upper or lower flanges, or both, to engage a nut on the bolder. The two pieces may be fastened together by spring catches G, each of which consists of a metal plate having one end shaped as shown in Fig. 5, and the other bent over a spring g<1> which tends to maintain it at right-angles to the parts through which it passes.
Patent GB-190705447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dovetail and Tenoning Machines and Tenons.
Inventor: KELLY WILLIAM DANIEL
Filed: 1907-03-06
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 5447. Kelly, W. D. March-6. Mortising, tenoning, and dovetailing.-Relates to a machine for forming dovetails and other blind mortises by compressing the wood between dies. Dies 1, having lips 4 of suitable shape and projections 3 to prevent the wood from bulging, are mounted, one on a cross-head 8 secured to the reciprocating part 44 of a power-driven press, and the other on a block 19 carried by the adjustable table 50 of the press. A backing plate 12 supports an upper stripping-plate 13, and carries a guide 14 against which one side of the work is held ; the guide 14 also limits the movement of the lower stripping-plate 25 which is moved by the head 44 through rods 30, 33, 36.
Patent GB-190705923-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Unions for Connecting Together Hose Pipes for Gardens, Breweries, Fire Engines and the like, or for Connecting Branches, Jets, or other Fittings to the same.
Filed: 1907-09-11
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 5923. Whitehouse & Sons, J., and Milne, A. B. Sept. 11. Hose, connecting to taps &c.-A union for hose pipes comprises a socket A carrying a packing-ring B of elastic material, and a spigot C which is passed through the ring B and secured by a bayonet or other fastening, the tightness of the joint being dependent on the pressure of the elastic ring on the spigot and socket.