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Patent GB-190211536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, Moulds for Casting; more especially for Casting Metal Ingots.
Inventor: SPICER ALFRED
Filed: 1902-05-20
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 11,536. Spicer, A., and Wright, J. R. May 20. Casting.-A mould for casting ingots or other articles has an opening a in the bottom, closed by a conical plug B, the projecting part of which rests in an opening d in the support D during casting, but which can be knocked to aid in withdrawing the finished casting C.
Patent GB-190211619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Manufacturing Linoleum
Inventor: FLYNN THOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1902-05-21
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 11,619. Flynn, T. J., and Siegener, W. F. May 21. Coated fabrics.- Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 7393, A.D. 1896, the invention in the present case having reference to the laying of the tesserµ automatically instead of by band as in the invention referred to. Punches d, actuated by hydraulic pistons c, serve to operate in conjunction with dies e to cut the tesserµ, separate punches being used to cut the different coloured tesserµ. The punches push the tesserµ through the dies on to a fabric backing. The die is then lifted by a hydraulic device g, and afterwards the punch is lifted. The fabric is then fed as described in the above-mentioned Specification, to the next punch, where tesserµ of another colour will be cut and deposited in position. When in this manner the pattern is filled up, the fabric and tesserµ pass into a hydraulic press, where they are compressed. Suitable mechanism is described for actuating the hydraulic valves intermittently, and for feeding the fabric.
Patent GB-190217172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Boring Machines, Especially for Use in Coal Workings
Inventor: WATKINS GEORGE
Filed: 1902-08-02
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 17,172. Watkins, G. Aug. 2. Rock drills.-Relates to boring-machines parti. cularly for top or bottom boring by hand in coalworking. The tool h is carried by a crosshead g working in guides f on a framework a, b, d, which can be wedged in position. The tool is provided with a capstan head i for turning it, and is guided at m or m<1> when working on the floor or roof respectively. The crosshead is counterbalanced by the weights o, and the tool may be attached by a swivel to the lever k, adjustably pivoted on the bar d.
Patent GB-190224377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Calico Printing Machines.
Filed: 1902-11-07
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 24,377. Calico Printers' Assooiation, Blair, J., and Lindsay, T. Nov. 7. Printing fabrics.-Relates to machines such as are described in Specification No. 23,986, A.D. 1895, and consists of means for printing scarfs and loincloths, and for other intermittent printing. Fig. 1 shows a machine having the bowl A and nip rollers A<1>, A', and the printing-rollers C out of contact with the bowl A, as described in the-prior Specification. The guide-rollers B are mounted in arms of rock-shafts, whereby the fabric a is moved intermittently into and out of contact with the rollers C. The rock-shafts are operated by arms E connected by rods F to crank-pins on discs G driven by gears K. The gears K are operated by a star-wheel engaged by pins at intervals on endless chains driven from the rollers A<1>, A'. Instead of the rollers B being movable, they may have relief patterns, or may be fluted or corrugated &c. to vary the tension of the fabric intermittently and produce special effects.
Patent GB-190311114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Printing from Process, Half-tone and other Blocks
Inventor: BRADBURY ERNEST HALFORD
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 11,114. Bradbury, E. H. May 15. Drawings to Specification. Overlays for use in printing from process, halftone, or other blocks are made by producing a counterpart of the process or other block, and placing it under the paper to be printed on, in register with the printing-surface of the block. The duplicate or counterpart may be produced by printing an impression of the block on a zinc plate, sprinkling a resist powder on the ink, and then etching the plate.
Patent GB-190314946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brass and like Wind Musical Instruments.
Inventor: LOEW JACOB
Filed: 1903-07-06
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 14,946. L÷w, J. July 6. Brass and like wind instruments.-The valve mechanism comprises the casing b, preferably of square cross-section, the fingerplates d and spring- influenced levers e carried by the shaft c, connecting-plates coupled to the free ends of the levers e and having slots to engage the levers k, which are fixed to the axles i, and the flap valves h keyed on the axles i so as to be actuated in pairs by the depression of the fingerplates. The inclined valve seatings n cause the flap valves to assume a sloping position. The parts of the valve mechanism can be readily cleaned and replaced.
Patent GB-190315632-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Stropping Razors.
Inventor: MURPHY JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-15
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 15,632. Murphy, J. W. July 15. Strops.-The razor blade is held in a spring clip e fixed to a spindle d, which is mounted in a threesided frame a, b, c and carries a toothed sector n gearing with a toothed sector m fixed to the pivot axis of a piece j. Rods k, on which rollers l are mounted, connect the ends of the piece j with the ends of a similar piece at the opposite side of the frame. Arms h pivoted to each end of rods g extending across the frame carry parallel rods i, and the stropping band p is arranged as shown in dotted lines. The arms h are separated to introduce the razor. and, on pulling the ends of the band p alternately in opposite directions, the edge of the blade is moved by the sectors against the downward-moving side of the band.
Patent GB-190318330-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means for Producing "Drop" Forgings
Inventor: SMITH THOMAS
Filed: 1903-08-25
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 18,330. Smith, T. Aug. 25. Forging. - Double conical or pyramidal dies D, Fig. 3, are used in the manufacture of " drop forgings such as cycle-wheel hubs. Each die is split vertically, the two halves being fixed to the arms of a pair of spring tongs B, so that when the hammer tup TD approaches the bolster C, the forging is compressed laterally at the same time as the upper end of the bar or bloom is being stamped to the required shape.
Patent GB-190319584-A (GB)
Title: Improved Wall-hook for Conduit-, Down- or Waste-pipes
Inventor: WEISE MAX
Filed: 1903-09-11
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 19,584. Weise, M. Sept. 11. Holdfasts for conduits, wall pipes, &c. 9 are made of two parts 1,.2, one of which is extended and fastened to the wall. The parts are joined at 6, preferably by a nose on one fitting into a groove on the other. The bolt 7 has a square part which fits into a corresponding bore, so that no turning can take place after tightening the nut 10. Displacement is prevented by pressing the longitudinal rib 5 of one of the parts into a corresponding hollow in the other, as shown in Fig. 6, the pipe 9 being arranged so that it lies close to the wall and the nut 10 is easily got at. In Fig. 7. two pipes are shown, and the bolt 7 and nut 10 connect together the parts 1, 2 and the bent-up part of the fastening-rib 3.
Patent GB-190321208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternate Current Meters.
Filed: 1903-10-02
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 21,208. Compagnie pour la Fabrication des Comptours et Materiel d'Usines a Gaz. Dec. 16, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Energy meters.-An induction motor meter for a single alternating current has a conductive disc or cylinder A, Fig. 2, revolving in the field of two electromagnets, one of which fE has windings nE in a highly inductive circuit between the supply mains ; the other electromagnet f<3> has a nearly closed magnetic circuit, independently of the rotor A, and a highly inductive winding ni carrying a shunted part of the main current, so that its magneto-motive force reduces that of the principal main-current winding nI, which is less inductive and is placed on a straight extension of the electromagnet f<3>, in the form shown in Fig. 2. The magnetic flux thus produced by the co-action of the two main current coils n1, ni is in quadrature with the flux produced by the pressure windings nE when the load is non-inductive. This result is obtained by adjusting a slider on resistances r in series with the main-current winding nI, these parts collectively being connected in parallel with the subsidiary main-current winding ni. Otherwise the principal winding nI may carry the whole maincurrent, and the subsidiary winding ni be placed in parallel with a less inductive shunt resistance. The revolution of the rotor A is retarded by a permanent magnet. One electromagnet may be displaced angularly or laterally relatively to the other, to compensate for friction at low speeds, and increased braking effect and "saturation" of the iron at high speeds. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the electromagnet fE carrying the pressure windings nE has a nearly closed magnetic circuit, independently of the rotor A, and has straight extensions to carry the principal maincurrent winding nI near the edge of the disc A. In a further modification, this winding is a coil placed beside the poles of the electromagnet fE. In the actual construction of the meter, the magnets and spindle bearings are secured on the surfaces of a slotted vertical plate, which is supported by pillars on the back of the meter.
Patent GB-190401600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Motor Cycles.
Inventor: HOLLOWAY FREDERICK JAMES
Filed: 1904-01-21
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 1600. Holloway, F. J. Jan. 21. Motor cycles ; foot and leg rests saddle springs ; cranks.-The object is to provide a spring seat, and an adjustable support for the feet, in motor cycles. The pedals d' are both held at the angle shown in Fig. 1, when used as foot rests, by means of the rods shown. These rods are pivoted under the seat and are held in position by means of spiral springs connected to clips on these rods and the upright b. The lower ends of the rods are forked or have holes drilled in them to engage the pedal spindles, and when the pedals are required to propel the cycle, the rod being composed of two pivoted parts, the lower parts are swung and held in the position shown in dotted lines, the forks on the rods engaging the wheel spindle. In place of this arrangement, the rods may be made telescopic, the lower portions being drawn clear of the pedals by spiral springs on removing a pin or bolt which holds the two parts in the extended position. To enable the pedals to be placed at the angle shown in Fig. 1, the construction shown in Fig. 6 is adopted. The pedal crank d is loose on the spindle h, and carries the pivoted rod i, the upper portion i<2> of which engages a recess j<3> cut in the flange or disc j<2> fixed to the spindle h. By pressing the end i<2> out of engagement with the flange by means of the foot against the resistance of the spring k, the pedal cranks can be brought into any desired position. As shown in Fig. 5, the seat pillar b is supported by the spring g inserted in the tubular frame.
Patent GB-190411365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regulating Devices for Multiple Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1904-05-17
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 11,365. Howorth, F. W., [Aktiebolaget Multipelturbin]. May 17. Steam &c. turbines.-An arrangement for governing multiple-expansion elastic-fluid turbines is shown in Fig. 1 as adapted for hand control, but the device may be actuated by a governor. A number of turbine wheels e<1> of progressively increasing size are arranged in separate chambers c<1> which are connected by branch pipes b<2> fitted with throttle valves a<2> to the main steam pipe A which is also connected by a branch pipe b<1> to the nozzle chamber for the first wheel. By partially or wholly opening the first throttle valve, high-pressure steam is admitted to the exhaust side of the first wheel, which then rotates idly. Subsequent wheels may be treated similarly to increase progressively the power of the turbine. The invention maybe adapted to separate turbines in a battery instead of to separate turbine wheels.
Patent GB-190419503-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Mounting and Automatically Adjusting the Lamps of Motor Road Vehicles.
Filed: 1904-09-09
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 19,503. Soc. Automobiles Charron Girardot & Voigt. Dec. 10, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Lamp and gas brackets.-Consists in mounting and connecting the lamps of a motor road vehicle to the steering-gear, in such a way that the lamps turn with and project their rays in the direction assumed by the steering-wheels. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the lamp a is pivotally mounted on the frame, the foot of the lamp resting on a ball bearing. The back part of the foot is connected to the steering-rod f by rods d, d<1>, the rod d' being pivoted at an intermediate point to the vehicle. A spring i prevents oscillation of the lamp. In a modification, two side lamps are mounted on downwardly-projecting pivots, the pivots being directly connected to and rotated from the steering-rod by short rods.
Patent GB-190420828-A (GB)
Title: An Improved "Wrap Reel".
Inventor: DRONSFIELD JAMES
Filed: 1904-09-28
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 20,828. Dronsfield, J. Sept. 28. Yarns and threads, testing.-A wrap reel for winding short hanks of yarn for testing and weighing purposes has the swift traversed instead of the cops or bobbins as hitherto. The swift s is loosely mounted towards the end of a shaft c and is driven by means of epicyclic gearing e, f, g, h from the shaft, which is rotated by a handle d. A feather or key while permitting endwise motion prevents rotation of the box wheel hand its sleeve. The traverse is obtained by means of a spindle m which is driven by a wormwheel l<1> and carries a crank disc l having a pin l<2> which works in a vertical slot i3 in a fixed bracket i. A measuring-drum p mounted on the spindle has its periphery graduated and rotates under a fixed pointer. The bell trigger r<1> is mounted loosely on the spindle m and is rotated by a finger t<1>, which, being a spring, prevents damage if the machine be rotated in the wrong direction. The trigger is flipped at the right moment by a finger u secured in any suitable manner. The swift may have one or more collapsable arms. That shown in Fig. 11 has a sleeve a<1> which slides over the spindle a' and is guided thereon by a pin a<3> which limits its outward movement. It is fixed in the working portion by means of a tapered pin a<5>. (For Figures see next page.)
Patent GB-190424556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Locks.
Inventor: CARPENTER MASON PRICE
Filed: 1904-11-12
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 24,556. Carpenter, M. P. Nov. 12. Locking nuts.-A locking plate or washer 1 is provided with a series of struck-up, V- shaped prejections 5 about the bolt hole 4 ; such projections are of a thickness greater than the pitch of the bolt thread. The bolt is passed through the hole 4, and the nut screwed down, thereby forcing the points 5 into locking engagement with the threads of the bolt. The points 5, then in the locking position, do not extend down to the root of the bolt thread, so that, should the bolt become loose, the nut can be screwed further on. The periphery of the plate 1 is provided with oppositely - disposed slits forming tongues 6, 7, some of which are bent up to engage the side of the nut according to whether the bolt thread is right or left handed. Any other means may be employed for connecting the nut and plate. An ordinary washer &c. may be placed between the plate 1 and the work.
Patent GB-190424647-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Elevator Controlling Mechanism.
Inventor: MURPHY JOHN FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-11-14
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 24,647. Murphy, J. F. Nov. 14. L if t s.-Relates to controlling-mechanism, and consists of gripper apparatus by which the handing-rope is pulled to start the lift and automatically pulled to stop the lift o n arriving at the predetermined floor. In the end of an arm 4, Fig. 2, secured on a shaft 13 mounted in the cage, are gripping- jaws 7, 8 embracing the handing-rope 2 and adapted to be closed thereon by a spring 12 acting on the movable jaw 7. The arm 4 is normally held in its central position by a spring latch 24, 22, which is released at the beginning of the movement of the shaft 13 by means of a pull-rod 18 or 19 connected to a fixed frame 16. The arm 4 on its further movement carries the rope 2 with it, until the jaws 7, 8 are opened by the engagement of a stop-nut 39, on one or other of the rods 33, 34 pivoted to the jaw 7, with a fixed frame 37. The arm 4 is then returned to its central position with the jaw 7 still held open by means of a toggle-lock 40, 44. The movements of the shaft 13 just described are effected by a hand-lever 31 loose on the shaft, but connected thereto by a notched quadrant 28, the different notches corresponding to the different floors. Pivotally mounted in the handle 31, but held against axial movement, is a rock-shaft 46 having at one end an arm connected by a chain 47 to the lever 40, and at the other an arm adapted to engage projections at the different floors arranged in vertical planes corresponding to the quadrant notches. Thus, on the cage reaching the floor for which the lever 31 is set, the shaft 46 is rocked to open the lock 44, 40 and allow the jaw 7 to close, the rope 2 being then gripped and carried with the cage to stop the lift. The end of the shaft 46 remote from the lever 31 slides in a bearing, the height of which can be altered in order to adjust the point in the travel of the cage at which the lock 40, 44 is opened, to suit heavy or light loads. The movement of the rope 2 from its ' at rest' position is assisted by a device, Fig. 1, comprising a rod 59 pivoted at 60 to a fixed frame and secured at 62 to the rope, and a spring which is fixed at 62 to the rod 59 and which does not pull on the rope till the device moves from its normal dead-centre position.
Patent GB-190429489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stretching Frames for Artists Canvas, Paper and like Fabrics.
Inventor: GAILLET EUGENE JULIEN ADOLPHE
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 29,489. Gaillet, E. J. A. Dec. 31. Stretching - appliances. -Relates to frames for stretching artists' canvas, paper, and like fabrics. Wedges are dispensed with, two triangular frames engaged together by tenon and mortice joints &c. being used. A rod a, formed with right and left handed screw-threads engaging screw-nuts b, b<1> fixed to the bars c, c' of the triangular parts, is turned by means of a grip d, to stretch the canvas &c. If desired, several rods a, and braces or straps, as shown by dotted lines in the Figure, may be used.
Patent GB-190502349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Display, or Advertising, Devices having the Appearance of Boxes.
Filed: 1905-02-06
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 2349. Imperial Tobacco Co. (of Great Britain and Ireland), and Conn, W. T. Feb. 6. Folding boxes. - Relates to collapsible devices resembling boxes, in which representations of the articles to be advertised are displayed so that the devices appear to be full of the articles. The device shown in Fig. 2 comprises a front d, a back c, and two sides e, f, each hinged at the centre and ends. A cover b, hinged to the back c and provided on its upper surface with a representation of confectionery &c., is fitted with hinged flaps b<1> ... b', adapted to fit inside the parts d, e, f. Pieces g, g<2> may be secured inside the sides e, f to support the flaps. Hinged to the back c above the cover b is a lid (not shown), bearing any suitable design. The box may be provided with one or more partitions h, secured to the sides and hinged at h<2>, h<3>, h<4> to allow the design to be collapsed.
Patent GB-190506875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and pertaining to Disinfectors.
Inventor: DELEPINE SHERIDAN
Filed: 1905-03-31
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 6875. DelÚpine, S., and Jones, W. J. March 31. Superheaters, steam.-In apparatus for disinfecting clothing and other articles by means of saturated steam, the steam is discharged from a perforated pipe and is dried by passage over a heated coil before coming into contact with the articles to be treated. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation of one form of apparatus. The cylinder a is made with end doors a<1> a<2>, and is provided internally and externally with a heating - coil. i. The articles may be placed in an openwork trolly g running on rails h, or may be hung from the rods k. The ,steam issuing from the perforated pipe cis directed against the heating-coil d, which may be placed above or below the pipe c, the baffle-plate d<3> being used to ensure contact of the steam with the heating-coil. The dry steam issues through the opening f left at the end of the upper baffle-plate f, and, finally, escapes through the outlets s which are provided with spring- pressed valves t.
Patent GB-190507512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Epicyclic Gearing
Inventor: GEISSLER JOHANNES ERICH ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-04-08
Granted: 1906-05-08
Abstract: 7512. Geissler, J. E. A. April 8. Toothed gearing ; universal joints.- Relates to epicyclic gearing of the type in which the epicyclically rotating body is guided by a universal joint. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a funnel-shaped wheel A<1> is mounted loosely on an inclined crank-pin b carried by the driving-shaft a, and engages a wheel A fixed to the driven shaft. The wheel A<1> is carried on the pins N, 0 of a universal or Cardan joint, the ring of which is rotatable about pins L, Q. Upon rotation of the shaft a, the wheel A<1> rolls around the wheel A and imparts a slow motion thereto. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the funnel-shaped member B<1> engages a wheel B and is coupled to the driven shaft c by a universal joint. When the wheel B is fixed by means of a brake ring R, a slow motion is communicated to the shaft c. Upon release of the brake, no motion is transmitted. The shaft c may be the driving-shaft and the shaft a the driven shaft.
Patent GB-190508791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fish-line Drying Reels.
Inventor: LAUGHTON CHARLES ALLEN
Filed: 1905-04-26
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 8791. Laughton, C. A. April 28, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Reeling cords &c.-A folding drying-reel for fishing-lines is mounted on a base provided with a clip 2 and lever 3 for holding a line reel, and consists of two arms 18 notched so as to cross at right-angles or thereabout, and rotatably mounted on a bolt 13 which passes through a collar 12 and is prevented from rotating by a set-screw 14. The collar 12 is held by a pedestal 7, which is pivoted to a lug 8 and is clamped in an upright position by a thumb-nut 9 and is prevented from moving from the vertical position, when clamped, by means of a rounded bead 10. The friction of the reel on its bearing is regulated by a spring 17 and a thumbnut 16 ; if it is desired to use the reel free, the bolt 13 is pressed forwards and clamped by the set-screw 14.
Patent GB-190514576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blocks or Tiles for Covering Floors, Walls and Ceilings.
Inventor: PROPPER EMANUEL JIRKA
Filed: 1905-07-14
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 14,576. Propper, E. J., and Bachschmid, F. July 14. Flooring-blocks.-Cruciform wooden blocks are provided at the inner angles with feathers g, and the ends of the outer edges of the arms have corresponding grooves h for the purpose of interlocking. Grooves i, formed in the edges, are used either for the reception of nails with which the blocks are attached to a foundation or for the reception of feathers for connecting the blocks together. The blocks may be composed of different parts, as indicated in Fig. 1, to produce coloured or other designs. Fig. 4 shows the shapes used for the corners and edges of a room &c. The Provisional Specification states that the blocks may be used for walls and ceilings.