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Patent GB-190420303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture of, Sheet Metal Lock and Latch Cases.
Filed: 1904-09-21
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 20,303. Walters & Co., B., and Wood ward, J. Sept. 21. Making parts of locks.-Relates to the manufacture of mortice lock and latch cases. The case is formed from a metal blank, cut as shown in Fig. 1 with notches c to facilitate the bending, which is first placed on a die and stamped into the form shown in Figs. 2 and 3. It is then removed to a similar die B, Figs. 5 and 7, of half the depth of the previous one, and a mandrel C, with a handle C' which passes through an opening k formed in a rib D running across the die B, having been placed therein, the tool E is brought down to press the ends e of the rim on to the mandrel, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 5. The mandrel is removed endways and the fore-end F, Fig. 11, is then fitted to the case by means of the tongues a, which are passed through slots and then turned into recesses m formed in the fore-end. The capplate G, Figs. 8 and 9, is formed with corner pieces q, r which rest against the ledges b<1>, d<1> formed by the rim of the case. To finish the case, the edges p are ground off flush with the face of the cap-plate.
Patent GB-190422467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Machines.
Inventor: FRANCIS WALTER
Filed: 1904-10-18
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 22,467. Francis, W., Lawrence, A. T., and Kerridge, W. Oct. 18. Washing-machines.-A cylindrical receptacle a, fitted with a hinged door q and provided with a number of internal ribs o, is rotated by hand or power. In addition, a shaft i, carrying radial wings or beaters m arranged as shown, passes through the receptacle and receives independent rotation in the opposite direction. To permit of the passage of the shaft i, hollow trunnions are provided. A stop t retains the machine in the position for charging.
Patent GB-190424692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Ascertaining the Power Factor in Alternating Current Systems.
Inventor: GRAMMONT ALEXANDRE
Filed: 1904-11-14
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 24,692. Grammont, A. Nov. 24, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Testing.-The power factor on an alternating- current circuit is indicated by a volt-meter V connected to the supply mains L', L<2> through a secondary winding b<3> on a transformer T, the primary winding b<1> of which carries the main current, the connections being such that the two pressures in the volt-meter circuit are in opposition. Another secondary winding b<2> is connected to a resistance R, adjusted so that the pressure at the ends of the secondary winding b<3> is equal to that between the mains L', L<2> ; each pressure is measured on the volt-meter V by the use of two two-way switches f<1>, f<2>, separately. The transformer T must be made so that the pressure given by the secondary winding b<3> is proportional to the main current, and substantially in phase with it If the pressure between the mains is constant, the volt-meter V may be specially graduated to show power-factors directly ; in any case, the factor is equal to the difference between unity and a fraction consisting of the square of the pressure indicated by the volt-meter when connected as shown, divided by twice the square of the pressure between the mains. A reversing-switch C enables the connections to be changed so that the voltmeter indicates the sum of the two pressures, from which the power factor can be calculated more exactly. The primary winding b<1> of the transformer may be made in sections, to be connected in series or parallel. The winding b<2> may be dispensed with, the necessary adjustment of pressure being obtained by adjustment of a resistance connected to the ends of the secondary winding b<3>. Current meters.-The volt-meter used in the above-described method may be a direct-current instrument of high resistance, in series with an electrolytic valve.
Patent GB-190428091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Machines for Opening, Tearing, Pulling or Disintegrating Rags, Waste and other Fibres or Fibrous Substances or Materials.
Inventor: BALME BENJAMIN
Filed: 1904-12-22
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 28,091. Balme, B. Dec. 22. Openers &c.- Relates to machines for opening, tearing, pulling, or disintegrating rags, waste, &c., in which the drum or swift is formed of an outer toothed section or shell, against the inner surface of which is pressed an expansible cylinder. The inner expansible cylinder is formed in segments c<1>, which are attached by screwed spindlesf provided with lock-nuts f<1>,f<11> to the rims of discs or wheels d mounted on an axle e. The segments may, therefore, be forced against the inner surface of the toothed shell a or collapsed for repairs. To prevent the toothed shell from slipping on the cylinder c, the two parts may be secured together at intervals by screws g. The teeth b are in the form of staples and are passed through apertures in the shell in the manner shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the crowns of the teeth being either straight or slightly curved,
Patent GB-190500196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Presses
Inventor: PROCTOR AMOS WARREN
Filed: 1905-01-04
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 196. Proctor, A. W. Feb. 15, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces.- A machine especially adapted for printing menu caras and relatively small sheets comprises a frame or base a<1> with a sliding type-bed a and a pivoted frame c carrying an impression roller e and an inking-roller d. The frame c is;rocked at the ends of the movements of the bed, so as alternately to raise and lower the rollers d, e; the inking-roller inking the forme in one movement of the bed, and the impression roller rolling over it in the opposite movement, one roller being raised when the other is lowered. The forme b, fixed on the bed a, may be provided with movable type b<1>. The bed may be reciprocated by a rack j on it in gear with a pinion i<2>, which also drives the rollers d, e by means of the gears k, m. A crank handle i is provided for rotating the pinion i'. The frame c is automatically rocked by adjustable fingers a<4>, a5 on the bed a engaging and moving a slide on the frame a<1>. The slide is formed with a cam-projection operating to engage arms fixed on one of the trunnions c<1> of the frame c, and thereby to move and lock such frame. Rollers o, o<1> may be provided for distributing the ink on the roller d. The rollers d, e are preferably in adjustable bearing-blocks. In a modification, the part of the frame supporting the pivoted frame c overhangs the bed a from one side, so that sheets of paper of greater width than the machine can be printed, part of such sheets projecting laterally from the machine during printing.
Patent GB-190500353-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and relating to Burners for Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: WOOD EBENEZER
Filed: 1905-01-07
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 353. Wood, E. Jan. 7. Incandescent gas burners. - The burner head a is made of such an internal diameter relatively to the diameter of the mantle B as to receive the lower edge of the suspended mantle within it.
Patent GB-190500829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Platen Printing Machines.
Filed: 1905-01-16
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 829. Waite, F., and Waite & Saville. Jan. 16. Feeding sheets.-Relates to the feeding-apparatus of platen presses, and consists of (1.) means for throwing-off the impression if an envelope or sheet is not placed on the feed-plate, and (2) an arrangement of box or contamer for the pile of envelopes to be fed. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of a machine having a platen 4 pivoted at 3 and operated to swing up and take the envelope from the plate 2, the envelope being fed on the plate 2 by fingers 7 on an arm 6 carried by the platen, all in known manner. (1) A bar 9 reciprocated by an oscillating lever 8 is formed with a shoulder 10, with which a weighted detent 11 may engage to stop the movement of the bar 9 and throw-off the impression, by means of a roller 13, tappet arm, and eccentric shaft. The detent 11 is weighted to prevent it normally from engaging the shoulder 10. On the shaft or stud 12 is fixed an arm 15 carrying a tripper 17, pivoted at 16 and held in normal position by a spring-pressed pin 17<x>. An arm of the trigger 17 passes between the forked end of an arm 18 on a shaft 19, which also carries a feeler arm 21, the end of which may pass through an opening in the table 2 when no envelope covers it. The shaft 19 is rocked by an arm 23, lever 24, and cam 25, so that the feeler 21 may descend on to the table after the feed of each sheet. If no envelope is present, the end of the feeler passes through the table and the arm 18 moves down far enough to operate the trigger 17, and this through the medium of the pin 17 <X >depresses the detent 11 into engagement with the shoulder 10. (2) The envelope container, from the bottom of which the envelopes are taken singly by the fingers 7, consists of a cross-bar 27 carrying a front-register plate 28 and a pair of pillars 29. The ends of the pillars 29 are connected by a cross-stay 30, to which is fixed a strip or finger 31 projecting under the bottom or forward envelope. On the pillars 29 are adjustable sleeves carrying, a cross-bar 32 on which are two transversely adjustable angle-bars 33, which are adjusted to engage the rear or lower corners of the envelopes in the pile. On the lower ends of the bars 33 are adjustable plates 34.
Patent GB-190505754-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Manufacturing Characters for Sign-boards and the like.
Inventor: EBERT FRANZ
Filed: 1905-03-18
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 5754. Ebert, F. March 18. Making letters and numerals. - Sheet-metal characters for signboards, show-windows, &c. are made in a prismatically-deepened form by placing the cut-out letter a on a sheet b of rubber, felt, &c., and pressing a pencil or blunt tool d along the centre line of the character. The metal may then be further bent by hand, and the tool again passed along the line. In the case of letters such as shown in Fig. 4, a further impression has to be made along the line c. If desired, the tool may be fixed and the letter may be led over it ; in this case the letter should be clamped or firmly held against the pad.
Patent GB-190509527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Washstand Appliances.
Inventor: SACHSE ERNST WALTER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1905-05-05
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 9527. Sachse, E. W. F. May 5. Spittoons.-A basin b, which may be hinged, is provided as a spittoon above the usual basin of a wash-hand stand particularly adapted for use in ships, railway cars, &c.
Patent GB-190510833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ceramic Ware.
Filed: 1905-05-24
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 10,833. Heller, S., Baumgartl, C., and Porzellanfabrik Ph. Rosenthal & Co. Akt.-Ges. Filiale Kronach. May 24. Ornamenting pottery surfaces.-Ceramic ware is provided with a metal coating, burnt on and strengthened by electro-deposition. Two parts of enamel are mixed with one part of calcined borax and one part of finely-divided gold tombac, which consists of an alloy of zinc, copper, and a small quantity of gold. This mixture, ground with oil of lavender, is applied to the object and burnt in at a temperature of 800‹ C., in a muffle. After the cooling of the object, the coating is ground, and is then strengthened by placing the object in an electro-plating bath. The coated article is finally ground and polished.
Patent GB-190513559-A (GB)
Title: Combined Whip Socket and Rein Holder.
Inventor: JACOBS PHILLIP
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 13,559. Jacobs, P. Oct. 19, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Whip-sockets; rein - holders. - A metallic whipsocket A has a slot a formed in it into which the end h of a steel spring c can enter. In the inside of the whipsocket is a spring G which serves to hold the whip in the socket. The reinholder B is formed of a steel member b riveted to the holder A and so shaped that, when the reins are placed in the rein-holder B, the end h of the inner spring c is formed into the slot a and prevents the whip from being taken out of the socket.
Patent GB-190517336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: HART THOMAS
Filed: 1905-08-28
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 17,336. Hart, T. Aug. 28. Tyres, pneumatic. - A puncture-preventing layer of cork is interposed between the outer cover and the air tube A layer c of leather, vulcanite, &c. may be placed inside the canvas lining b of the cover, and the cork is cased with canvas and solutioned to the cover at g. The layer of cork is stated to prevent heating of the air tube. Non-skidding plates or buttons of steel &c. may be attached to the tread of the outer cover. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 15,295, A.D. 1902.]
Patent GB-190519026-A (GB)
Title: Improved Self-closing Water Cock with Device to Prevent Bursting by Frost.
Inventor: MUELLERD GEORG
Filed: 1905-09-20
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 19,026. M³ller, G. Sept. 20. Lift valves; self-closing valves; casings.-Relates to water taps in which a lift valve is opened by a screw-down spindle and closed by fluid pressure. The tap is shown in the closed position in Fig. 1. A valve g, formed with a cavity o, carries a washer m which acts as a meeting-face. An extension to the nut c, which seats upon a washer i, is provided with a central chamber which receives the valve. Perforations p allow the water to flow to the outlet. A slotted extension of the valve engages a screw l, and the dimensions of the slot are such that if the fluid pressure falls the valve cannot drop so low as to bring the part n into contact with the washer i. To open the valve, the spindle is screwed downward and the valve is forced off its seat against the fluid pressure. When, to avoid the freezing of water in the supply pipes, a draining-tap is opened, the lowering of the pressure causes the valve to drop, thereby permitting air to enter the service pipe. Owing to the construction described above, the nut c, valve g, and spindle may all be removed from the tap body in one operation.
Patent GB-190519080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a Machine for the Producing of Colored Ornamentations on Enameled Metal Objects.
Inventor: GAENSLER IGNAZIO
Filed: 1905-09-21
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 19,080. Gaensler, I. Sept. 21. Ornamenting metal surfaces.-A machine for producing, ornamentations such as is shown in Fig. 5 on enamelled metal objects comprises a rotating wooden drum 1, which carries wires 4 dipping into fluid enamel 10 and sprinkling the enamel over the object. The ends of the wires may be variously formed as shown in Fig. 4. To produce ornamentations of different colours simultaneously, the enamel reservoir may be constructed in several parts containing differently - coloured enamels.
Patent GB-190519672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Motions of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: SINGLETON THOMAS
Filed: 1905-09-29
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 19,672. Singleton, T., Singleton, G. W., and Thornley, J. B. Sept. 29. Brakes.-The knocking-off lever 6, Figs. 1 and 2, of a loom is provided with a slot in which fits a pin 4 on a bell-crank 3 pivoted to a bracket 1. The actuation of the lever 6 thus rocks the bell-crank 3, and a pin 7 thereon depresses a pendent rod or tumbler lever 8 pivoted to the brake lever 12, which has a pin 15 for supporting a brake shoe 13 faced with leather &c. and pivoted on the same stud 14 as the lever 12. The brake is thus applied and positively retained against the action of the spring 19, the latter normally holding it out of action against a stop 17. The lever 8 has a handle or projection 10 by which it may be moved from under the pin 7, so that the brake 12 can be taken off and the wheel 18 turned by hand whilst the loom is stopped. The brake shoe 13 may be readily removed on first removing the split pin 20 or a nut from the stud 21. The weighted end 9 of the lever 8 places the latter in position when the lever 6 is moved to start the loom, the lever 8 or the brake lever 12 being slotted and provided with an adjusting-screw &c. to regulate the pressure on the end of the brake lever 12. According to the Provisional Specification, the lever 8 may be hung from the bell-crank, with its free end just above the brake lever.
Patent GB-190522459-A (GB)
Title: Hook and Eye Fastenings or Couplings for Ropes, Bands and Cords for Driving Machinery and other purposes
Inventor: CHEELD CHARLES MCDONALD
Filed: 1905-11-03
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 22,459. Cheeld, C. M. Nov. 3. Couplings.- Hook-and-eye coupling-pieces for connecting the ends of driving and other ropes, bands, belts, and cords are formed with a knob or protuberance at the end of the shank. The knob ends are inserted into the rope &c. as shown in Fig. 3, and are secured in place by an open metal ring or band, Figs. 4 and 5, closed tightly round by means of a suitable tool. If necessary, more than one ring may be used.
Patent GB-190523000-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Locating Punctures in Pneumatic Tubes.
Inventor: ABERCROMBIE JOHN
Filed: 1905-11-09
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 23,000. Abercrombie, J. Nov. 9. Tyres, pneumatic.-An instrument for detecting punctures consists of a cylindrical metal case concavo-convex in cross-section. Several strips c of light materal, such as tissue paper, are secured at one end of the casing, and supported upon a frame f, Fig. 2. There is an aperture c near the end of the casing containing the free ends of the strips, and a glass or mica and d for observation of the fluttering of the strips when the aperture is passed over a puncture.
Patent GB-190524078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Combing Wool and other Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: STEPHENSON JONATHAN EDWARD
Filed: 1905-11-22
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 24,078. Stephenson, J. E. Nov. 22. Combing - machines, Noble's. For pressing the fibres into the comb teeth, in addition to the stationary blades b, mounted on yielding bearings and arranged to operate and serve as a stopmotion as described in Specifications No. 14,123, A.D. 1901, and No. 7319, A.D. 1903, blades a reciprocated by an eccentric c<1> and rod fare arranged to work through slots-inthe blades b-close to the point of contact of the comb circles. The fibres are thus kept straight and even. According to the Provisional Specification, the blades a are constructed so that part reciprocates in front of the blades b and part between or through them.
Patent GB-190526355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electrically Driven Vacuum Cleaning or Dust Removing Apparatus.
Inventor: HEIN ADOLF
Filed: 1905-12-18
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 26,355. Hein, A. March 17, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Vacuum cleaning-apparatus.-In an electricallydriven apparatus, which is readibly portable from room to room, the electromotor, adapted to be connected to the circuit in a building by means of flexible leads and a wall-plug contact, is rigidly connected with the suction apparatus. In the known form of vacuum cleaning-apparatus shown, the motor a is arranged below the air-pump, the driving-cord d and pulley e being protected from dust by a casing with a removable lid i. In modifications, the motor, carried by a bracket, is arranged within the casing above the pump or outside the casing.
Patent GB-190600849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Feed Devices of Machine-tools.
Inventor: PETERS ERNST
Filed: 1906-01-12
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 849. Peters, E. Jan. 12. Feed-motions; sawing.-In order that a machine tool may always work with its maximum efficiency, its feed-mechanism is arranged to-give a rapid feed when the resistance to the tool is small, and vice versa. One shaft of the driving-mechanism, shown as being the driving-shaft f of a circular saw a which drives the saw through worm gearing c<1>, c, is moved longitudinally against the action of a spring h or other medium and to a greater or less extent depending on the resistance to the tool. When spur gearing 4, 5 is used, the wheel 4 is mounted on a screwed part of the shaft and prevented from moving axially. The movement of the shaft alters the throw of the pivot m, Fig. 1, of a pawl o by means of a bell-crank lever i and thus determines the speed of rotation of the feed-screw p, or by means of a cone r, Fig. 6, and a bell-crank lever v, it allows the pawl w on the oscillating lever t to be in engagement with the ratchet-wheel n<1> for a shorter or longer part of its stroke, or by means of a lever 1, Fig. 7, it moves a friction roller 2 nearer to or away from the centre of a friction disk 3.
Patent GB-190602055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Band-brakes.
Inventor: RUTTER ROBERT
Filed: 1906-01-26
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 2055. Rutter, R. Jan. 26. Brakes.-A band brake F, Fig. 1, is applied to the hub of a road vehicle by means of a lever D, connected to both ends of the band, and pivoted to a bracket B fixed to the axle. The lever D is actuated by a rod L, Fig. 3, and a lever J. In converting from the block arrangement to the band brake, the existing rod and lever may be utilized. The pivot A, Fig. 1, of the lever D may be either above or below the axle. The braking surface on the hub is made of non-corrodible metal such as aluminium, zinc, or nickel. Specifications No. 1964, A.D. 1882, Nos. 9124 and 12,797, A.D. 1885, No. 20,502, A.D. 1893, No. 2938, A.D. 1895, No. 19,330, A.D. 1901, and Nos. 3583 and 28,283, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Road vehicles], are referred to.
Patent GB-190606727-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Turnip Hoe or Thinner and Scuffler for Horse or other Power.
Inventor: KEARSLEY JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1906-03-21
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 6727. Kearsley, J. G., and Shepherd, W. March 21. Drawings to Specification. Whipple-trees.-In a machine for thinning out root crops, the swingle-tree is attached to a link adjustably fixed to the vertical member of an horizontally-adjustable L-shaped bar.
Patent GB-190607130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Movements.
Inventor: JOHNSTON GRAY WASHINGTON
Filed: 1906-03-24
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 7130. Johnston, G. W. March 27, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Points and switches.- A mechanical movement, described as applied to an electric switch but applicable to devices such as railway switches and the like in which lateral movement in alternate directions has to be prod u c e d from successive movement of another part in the same direction, consists of a reciprocating member 1 connected to the laterally-moved member 4 by a link 13. The plate 4 is pivoted at 5 to a base-plate 3 half-way between the arms 7, 8 of a V-shaped slot 6, in which works a pin 15 carried by the link 13. The arm 7, 8 may be straight or curved, and the apex is enlarged as shown at 10, so that, on the extreme down-stroke, Fig. 1, the arm 13 hangs so as to bring the pin 15 into the bottom of one or the other of the two arms 7, 8, whereby the plate 4 may be moved to one side or the other when the solenoid coil 1 has moved to the other extreme position, Fig. 2. The device is shown in Fig. 4 with the member 1 in mid-position.