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Patent GB-190200071-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Piles adapted for Groynes, Breakwaters and like Works.
Inventor: STRINGER HENRY GRAY
Filed: 1902-01-01
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 71. Stringer, H. G. Jan. 1. Piles.-A pile, adapted for use in the construction of groins, breakwaters, walls, or other work of a temporary or permanent character, consists of the metal post a capable of being driven, and side timbers or plates c, the construction providing on each side of the post lateral openings in which the planking of the groin can be held. The post a has an enlarged head b, and the side timbers are held together by the bolts d. In a modified form of pile, the post A is of H-section without any head, and the bolts are passed through the web of the post, or, in place of the H-section, an old or new double head-rail or a channel-iron post may be used.
Patent GB-190204143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for the Manufacture of Glass Bottles and other Vessels
Inventor: PIERPONT FRANK HINMAN
Filed: 1902-02-18
Granted: 1903-05-18
Abstract: 4143. Pierpont, F. H. Feb. 18. Bottle &c. necks, making.-Relates to the type of machine in which the parison mould and its appurtenances are mounted on a horizontal axis, so that they can be inverted after charging. The present invention consists of arrangements for the production of bottles with screw necks. The bracket c, mounted on the horizontal axis c<1>, carries the neck mould e, parison mould d, and the mechanism for forming the screw necks. A boss s<3> carrying a screw-nipple s<5> of the required shape, is mounted on a threaded sleeve r working in a nut s<6> fixed in the boss f of the bracket c. The sleeve r may be connected by a key with the vertically-moving plunger q<2>, which passes axially through it, and may be rotated by a handle so as to withdraw the nipple from the formed neck. The rotation of the sleeve is, however, preferably effected by means of a handle z<1>, which actuates a segmental rack z gearing with a long pinion y mounted on the sleeve. The nipple may be formed with or screwed into the boss s<3>. The plunger is reciprocated by a lever pivoted on a pillar q<11>, and carrying a sliding collar h working on a guide- rod k having notches, which a spring pin on the collar engages, so as to determine the position of the plunger for blowing, casting, and plunging. The sleeve r is recessed near its end, to allow the passage of air from the port q<21> when the plunger is lifted. The air passes through the tubular axis c<1> and passage t, the valve r<3> being normally open. The parts of the neck-mould e and parison mould d are pivoted on a vertical spindle i mounted in the bracket c, the upper end of the spindle being forced inwards by a spring l', so as to allow for expansion of. the mould. The machine may be constructed with two parison moulds &c. mouuted on opposite ends of the axis c<1>, and reservoirs are provided to contain oil for lubricating the nipples. The finishing moulds are mounted on swinging brackets pivoted on vertical spindles, and are provided with handles which interlock when the moulds are closed.
Patent GB-190209318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draw-off Valves.
Filed: 1902-04-22
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 9318. Clarke, A. M., [Poetz, J. C.]. April 22. Self closing valves. - A selfclosing tap or valve is shown in Fig. 1 as adapted for a lavatory basin. The casing is divided into a main chamber A<1> and a drainage chamber A<2>, and has a central aperture, in which the main valve - seat B<1> is secured by a sleeve E and screwed cap D. The main valve G is normally closed by the inlet fluid pressure, or by the action of a float I if the pressure falls, and has a piston G<2> working in a cylinder F, which is adapted to be supplied with the fluid pressure through a spiral groove H<3> in the spindle H of the starting-valve when this valve and its push button h are depressed. The piston is larger than the main valve, so that it opens the valve when exposed to pressure. When the push button is released, the cylinder is emptied, by the spiral groove into the drainage chamber.
Patent GB-190213664-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Asphalt Composition.
Inventor: CHRISTEN HANS
Filed: 1902-06-16
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 13,664. Christen, H. June 16. Slabs.-A mixture of equal parts of powdered limestone and gravel is heated to 200‹ C. and worked up with from 10 to 15 per cent. of Orinoco or other asphalt oil. From 15 to 25 per cent. of iron or steel filings is added, and the composition is pressed into slabs.
Patent GB-190216387-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Dust-cap for Balance Escapements
Inventor: MOOSMANN PAUL
Filed: 1902-07-23
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 16,387. Moosmann, P. July 23. Dust caps; regulators. - The balance b is covered by a cap U screwed upon the bridge B, and the regulator e<2> is engaged by two pins e<1> projecting through a slot e in the cap from a disc l which covers the slot. An arm L extending from the disc to the top of the dial D enables the disc and regulator to be easily operated.
Patent GB-190218892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers.
Inventor: CROSSLEY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1902-08-28
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 18,892. Crossley, W. J., and Rigby, T. Aug. 28. Gas-producers.-Gas for gas engines and heating purposes is made from non-caking fuel, such as anthracite and coke, in a producer having an inner cylindrical casing a lined with firebricks b resting on a plate h fixed to the casing. The air and steam supplied are heated between the inner casing and an outer casing c, from which they pass by a pipe y to the underside of the concave or convex firegrate n. Charging-hoppers are provided at the sides of a central bell e, which forms the exit for the gas. The fire grate is fixed to a rotating table m, operated intermittently by hand, or slowly and continuously by power, and resting on halls p supported by a cast-iron cylinder r dipping into a water lute at the bottom of the casing. Water is fed to this lute through a projection d, through which the ashes may be removed. Two rings t, t' project from the cylinder r, and contain sand, into which dips a ring t<2> on the table m. Cleaning and inspection doors are provided above the firegrate, which may be cooled by water.
Patent GB-190219104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Sleepers or Ties and Rail Fasteners
Inventor: BERRINGER MATHIAS
Filed: 1902-08-30
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 19,104. Berringer, M. Aug. 30. Sleepers ; rails, securing to sleepers; rail joints. -The sleepers are of trough-section, and the rails are held by the jaws 6, 8, with male and female shanks, as shown inverted in Figs. 4 and 5. These clamps are held together in the groove of the sleeper by oppositely-directed wedges 14, which pass through the sides of the sleeper and through the slots 5, 11, and 12 in the clamps. At the rail joints, the jaws 6, 8 may be replaced by fishplates.
Patent GB-190223198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clip Springs for Stationery Box Files or the like
Inventor: WALKER ARTHUR ERNEST
Filed: 1902-10-24
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 23,198. Walker, A. E. Oct. 24. Filing papers.- Relates to clipping- appliances for box or cabinet files &c. The plate A is provided with lugs B to receive the ends of the wire frame C, which has two bent portions C' held beneath a spring plate D.
Patent GB-190228145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches, Brakes, and the like.
Inventor: HELE-SHAW HENRY SELBY
Filed: 1902-12-20
Granted: 1903-12-19
Abstract: 28,145. Shaw, H. S. Hele-. Dec. 20. Dynamometers. - Relates to friction clutches, brakes, &c. of the type described in Specification No. 17,010, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.]. Two series of annular plates A, B, Fig. 2, form the clutch &c. elements ; each plate is stamped out with a deep corrugation, and has outstanding ribs D to strengthen the plate and to act as heat-radiating fins. A number of holes c may be formed in the sides of the corrugations for the circulation of a lubricant The plates A, B are arranged alternately and nest together ; the plates A are provided with teeth a on the inner flanges or ribs, and the plates B with teeth b on the outer flanges or ribs, the purpose of these teeth being to engage with other portions of the apparatus. Each plate may be divided into two or more parts, the lines of division being curvilinear or disposed obliquely to the radius so that the plates of opposite sets shall not catch in rotating. Springs may be interposed between the plates to secure disengagement, as described in Specification No. 5729, A.D. 1903. Lubricant may be applied to the friction surfaces at intervals, in the ordinary manner, or the outer casing may form an oil bath, or the lubricant may be circulated by means external to the casing. Figs. 11 and 12 show a clutch suitable for coupling together two shafts F, Q. The corrugated plates are in engagement with the sleeves E<1> on the shaft F and a casing G' on the shaft Q, the casing G<1> acting as a lubricant reservoir. A sleeve M' sliding on the casing G<1> carries adjustable presser-pins P to engage the plates. Normally, the sleeve is pressed inwards, to keep the plates in driving-engagement, by means of springs located in pockets in the sleeve and encircling pins secured to the casing. The sleeve is withdrawn by means of a ring r and forked lever R. The sleeve may be held in the withdrawn position by means of triggers T, pivoted to the sleeve and provided with pins t to abut against the end plate H of the casing. As the sleeve is withdrawn, the heels of the triggers are pressed outwards by springs v, and the pins t move so as to abut against the plate H. On moving the lever R backwards, the ring r presses against the shoulders of the triggers and pushes them into line with holes in the plate H, leaving the sleeve free to move under the influence of the springs. Fig. 17 shows a casing G<3> suitable for a brake or dynamometer. Inlet and outlet pipes 3, 9 for the lubricant are coupled with the casing, which is provided with heat-radiating fins 11. A foot 10 on the casing is attached to the weigh-beam of the dynamometer. In a modification, an open casing is provided so that the plates are cooled by the air ; bars, secured to end walls, engage between the teeth on the plates B.
Patent GB-190311996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Hand Irons.
Inventor: LOVELL WALTER FRANCIS
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 11,996. Lovell, W. F. May 26. Ironing.-Relates to hand-irons provided with removable handles so that the ironing-surface can be heated without bringing the handle near the fire. Figs. 3 and 4 show vertical sections at rightangles to each other. The iron a is provided with a wedge-shaped groove a' in its upper surface and in the ends of this groove are recesses a<2>, a<3> in which, respectively, fit a projection c<2> of the handle c and the nose of a spring bolt b located in the handle. The bolt b is drawn out of the recess by a cord e or by a lever. The hand grip d is of wood or the like and is attached to the handle c by a bolt d', which does not come in contact with the wood. Asbestos washers d' insulate the wood from the metal. The hand grip d is prevented from revolving by stops on it, which fit against shoulders in semicircular recesses d<22> in the handle c, in which the ends of the hand grip d rest. The iron may be made with a projection or rib f round the sides and front and may be covered with a surface plate f<1>, which is held in place by a pin h or by a spring catch g. A shield of asbestos or the like is, preferably, fixed below the hand grip d.
Patent GB-190314515-A (GB)
Title: Certain Improvements in Fibre Willowing Machines.
Inventor: SCHOFIELD CHARLES
Filed: 1903-06-30
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 14,515. Schofield, C. June 30. Openers.-Relates to improvements on the willow described in Specification No. 10,222, A.D. 1902. The feed-rolls 9,10 at the end of the feed-apron 11 are carried by shafts geared together by pinions. The shaft 29 carries a pinion 28, which is driven by a segmental rack 27 on the inside of a toothed disc 25. To ensure the proper engagement of the pinion with the rack, the pinion is fixed to a block 100, which runs on a rail 101. This rail is discontinued near the rack to enable the block and pinion to turn freely. Another pinion on the shaft 29 rotates the pinion 33 of the feed-apron 11 through the spur-wheel 31. The toothed wheel 25 is driven from the shaft of the pulley 19 by toothed gearing 66, 63, 21, 23, 24. The shaft of the pulley 19 may be adjusted in the slot 65, so that different spur-wheels 66, 63 may be taken for varying the relative speeds. The pulley 19 is driven from the pulley 17 on the drum or main beater shaft 2 by a belt. The relief valve 55 and the delivery gate 12 are actuated by the pin 26 on the disc 25, shoe 40, bell-crank lever 71, links 73, 49<a>, and lever 49. The gate 12 delivers the fibre on to a conveyer 108 driven by a belt 103 from the shaft 2. Another belt 96 from this shaft drives the fan 94. The pulley 16 on the shaft of the blast fan 8 is connected to the pulley 14 on the shaft 2 by an open belt 15.
Patent GB-190326910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe-cutting Tools.
Inventor: HEADSON FRANK ANTHONY
Filed: 1903-12-09
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 26,910. Headson, F. A. Dec. 9. Pipe-severing machines.-In a machine for cutting pipes, the pipe is rotatably held between the rollers c and a grooved roller or a pair of rollers h, and is acted on by the cutter 10 mounted in a holder which is movable in the carriage z by a screw 11. Both carriages x, z are adjusted simultaneously on the bed v by the right and left handed screw 8.
Patent GB-190403166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stringed Musical Instruments
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1904-02-09
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 3166. Fairweather, W., [American Music Co.]. Feb. 9. Instruments with sonorous strings; pianofortes; dulcimers ; zithers.-Fig. 1 shows the instrument in plan, and Fig 3 shows the hammer and damper action. The sheet-metal bottom is attached to the wrest-plank at one end, and to the strings by pins at the other end, whereby the strain of the strings is transmitted to the wrest-plank over the string block by the metal bottom. The dampers 30 are carried by the flexible arms 31 attached to the levers 25 which are adjusted by the rods 28 and the nuts 29, and are connected by the springs 24 to the projections 26 of the hammer segments 21 to permit overthrow of the hammers 22. Flexible cords 23 lead from the key levers 13 round the segments 21, and the cylindrical keys 19 are mounted flexibly by the connections 20.
Patent GB-190405816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery Employed in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: HAMMERSLEY REUBEN GEORGE
Filed: 1904-03-09
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 5816. Hammersley, R. G., and Pochin, J. H. March 9. Perforating-devices.-Relates to a machine for piercing the soles of boots and shoes which are to be hand-sewn. A curved awl is held by a bracket 10, pivoted at 15, and is actuated by a crank and rod 16. The bracket is mounted on a sliding frame which, in order to feed the work, is given to-andfro motion by a face cam on the pulley flange 6. The work is pressed against a slotted awl-plate 30 by a non-revoluble serrated cylinder 31, mounted in guides and pressed upwards by a spring. To insert the work, the roller is depressed by a lever 39, actuated by a foot-lever. To vary the pitch of the perforations, screws are attached to the sliding frame, and the nuts act as adjustable stops to prevent the sliding frame from following the camsurface to the full extent. Fig. 5 shows the form and disposition of the holes which are made by the machine.
Patent GB-190409226-A (GB)
Title: Continuous Burning Arc Lamp with Amalgam Electrodes.
Inventor: HOFFMANN GEORG
Filed: 1904-04-22
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 9226. Hoffmann, G. April 22. Arc lamps.-In an enclosed arc lamp of the clutch type, the anode is allowed to fall freely so as to rest upon the core of the cathode, this cathode comprising a fixed core surrounded by mercury or an amalgam. The anode B is controlled by the ring D and core C, current being supplied to it by spring-pressed rollers E, connected by the iron ring G with the winding of the solenoid A. The fixed core F of the cathode is surrounded by mercury or amalgam M. The arc is forced down by a magnet upon the amalgam so as to vaporize it continuously. In a modification, both electrodes may be suspended, so as to dip into the amalgam and thus make certain contact.
Patent GB-190409317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Balling Machines for Yarn, Thread, Twine & the like.
Inventor: BAINES EDMUND NORBURY
Filed: 1904-04-23
Granted: 1905-04-22
Abstract: 9317. Baines, E. N., Schmidt, J. W., and Walls, A. G. April 23. Balling twine.- The ending-needles K for drawing the finishing-ends into the balls L are moved in straight lines at right-angles to the axis of the frame J carrying the balling- spindles. Each needle is carried by a separate holder E, which is reciprocated in a guide F by a lever A fixed to a rocking shaft B actuated in a similar manner to the rocking shaft described in Specification No. 9357, A.D. 1902. The guide F is adjustably mounted on a shaft G carried by a bracket on the frame J, and a spring M keeps the holder E in its guide. In modifications, the needle-holder may be reciprocated by a rack and pinion, cam, or crank.
Patent GB-190412184-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Reflector for Vehicles.
Inventor: BARRATT ALBERT
Filed: 1904-05-28
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 12,184. Barratt, A. May 28. Reflectors and mirrors fitted to vehicles. - A reflector for attachment to a van or other road vehicle to enable the driver to observe side and other traffic, consists of an oval or other mirror a, Figs. 1 and 2, fitted on a shaft b, terminating in a ball c which fits into a socket d, attached at e to the vehicle, and can be secured in any position by means of a set-screw g. The stem b may be turned into a recess cut at each side of the socket rim, the reflector then being capable only of movement from the vertical.
Patent GB-190415215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Can-openers
Inventor: THURLOW HARRY WORTHINGTON
Filed: 1904-07-07
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 15,215. Thurlow, H. W. July 7. Cans, opening.-The can-opener, shown in Figs. 1 and 2, is adapted for cutting a disc out of the top of the can, or cutting round the body of the can, thus removing the top and a portion of the body. On a bar a, provided at one end with a handle, and at the other end with a piercer for insertion through the top of the can, to serve as a pivot, is mounted a slide b, consisting of a bottom 3 and side cheeks 2. Within the cheeks is mounted a disc f having teeth on a portion of its periphery, and a toothed eccentric d, provided with a handle 14. The eccentric gears with the disc, and this with a rack on the bar a. Pivoted to the bottom of the slide, so as to have lateral movement, is a horizontal cutter g, having inclined cutting-edges meeting at the point, and the shank of which is bent as shown, so that only the upper bend will abut against the can. One cheek has a spring tongue 9 to give freedom of movement to the cutter. The cutter g is adapted to cut the body of the can, and a vertical cutter h, which is preferably integral with the slide, is adapted to cut a disc out of the top. The bar a being attached to the top A of the can, Fig. 1, the lever 14 is brought from the vertical to the horizontal position, and thus, through the gearing shown, the cutter g is thrust through the body B of the can, and the bar a is looked. The bar is again unlocked by raising the lever to the vertical position when the untoothed portion of the disc f is brought over the rack. To cut the top, the bar is locked as before, and the cutter h is used. The eccentric may gear directly with the rack.
Patent GB-190416010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sawing Apparatus.
Inventor: GREENWOOD HENRY
Filed: 1904-07-19
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 16,010. Greenwood, H. July 19. Sawing.-A machine for cross-cutting metal bars has a circular saw a mounted in a vertically-moving swing frame c which is mounted on a swivelling block e, whereby the bars can be cut at an angle transversely without placing them at an angle to the bed of the machine. The swing frame is pivoted to a headstock d attached to the swivelling block which is fitted on a saddle f, movable along a bed g by means of a screw. A table h is 'provided with T-slots and suitable gutters for carrying the lubricant back to a pump j. On the underside of the table is a stud and die l working in a slotted bar m connected to the swivelling block e, whereby, on moving the saddle f along the bed g, the swivel block, carrying the swing frame and saw, revolves on its vertical axis and thus enables the saw to cut at any angle. A weight, which can be moved by means of a screw o, spur gearing, and a hand-wheel p, runs on top of the swing frame c, and another weight q is hung from the back end of the swing frame by means of a screwed rod r. By this arrangement, the saw can be brought down gradually to its work, and the weight on the saw varied. The vertical motion of the swing frame c is regulated by check-nuts u acting against an extension of the headstock d. The saw is driven by a worm and worm-wheel s, bevelwheels t, and fast and loose pulleys v. The machine is fitted with piping for conveying the lubricant to the pump j and thence to the saw a.
Patent GB-190416892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Ventilating Locks or Fastenings.
Inventor: IVES HOBART BENEDICT
Filed: 1904-08-02
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 16,892. Ives, H. B. Aug. 2. Sash fastenings. -Relates to a fastener which permits a window to be opened for ventilation. To one of the side rails of the upper sash, in any desired position, is screwed the lock-plate 1. A knob 5, slidably engaged with the plate 1, is mounted on the spindle 9 and kept in frictional contact with the plate 1 by means of the spring 10. With the knob 5 in the position shown in Fig. 1, the upper sash can only be lowered a definite distance, depending on the position of the plate 1, but the knob may be slid along the slot out of the way into the position shown in dotted lines. Instead of the spring knob 5, an ordinary knob may be used, a notch being formed in each end of the slot 3 with which the shank of the knob may engage to prevent any accidental movement of the knob.
Patent GB-190416994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: WILLS WALTER RIDOUT
Filed: 1904-08-03
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 16,994. Wills, W. R. Aug. 3. Steam-generator furnaces; air supply, heating; doors.-An air-heater i is placed in the path of the furnace gases escaping to the flue k, and the heated air is led by passages l to the ashpit, bridge, and front and side walls of the furnace. Dampers, operated by handles l<1>, are placed in the passages. The air may enter the furnace through metal boxes w provided with suitable inlet apertures w<1>, Fig. 14, and fitted with removable sills x, which are secured by bolts y. Before entering the heater, the air may be drawn through the cellular walls or foundations of the boiler. The framing of a door, Fig. 5, fitted in the boiler casing, is an inwardlyprojecting ring having formed on it lugs 2 with which wedge pieces 4 on the sheet-iron door 3 engage. Against the outer edge of the ring, a dished door 5 is secured by means of a screw 6 engaging in a cross-bar 7.
Patent GB-190417948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Stops or Checks.
Inventor: LANE JAMES HENDERSON
Filed: 1904-08-18
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 17,948. Lane, J. H. Aug. 18. Door checks ; door stops.-Apparatus for retaining a door in any position and for preventing slamming is operated by the handle. The bent lever c on the spindle a of the handle works under the guide d, and is connected by the wire e, passing through the tube f, to a plunger in a casing faced with a rubber or other pad. The pad is normally pressed against the floor by a spiral spring within the casing, but is raised when the handle is turned. In a modification, the wire e passes over a pulley at the top of the tube f, and is attached to the edge of a grooved pulley threaded on the spindle of the handle.