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Patent GB-190312292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Mechanism more especially applicable to Musical Instruments Phonographs and like Apparatus
Inventor: PANCOAST EDWIN ALAN
Filed: 1903-05-29
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 12,292. Pancoast, E. A. May 29. Phonographs. -Improvements are described on the invention described in Specification No. 25,812, A.D. 1902, which relates to starting and stopping the spring or weight motor which drives the apparatus A brake d, provided for a disc e on the arbor of the g )vernor of the motor, is pulled off at starting by a spring g turning it on a pivot after a hand-lever has been used to disengage a detent f with a nose u, from the semicircle of teeth o. As the motor runs with each revolution of a disc k on one of its arbors, a cam n on the underside wipes the free arm of a bell-crank lever a<1>, a<2>, the other arm of which carries a pawl b engaging the semicircle of teeth. The brake is thus fed from an adjustable stop h towards the disc and is finally applied. When the Non-return detent is disengaged, a pin v upon its nose also disengages the driving-pawl. The coin dropped down a shoot q, Fig. 3, lodges between an abutment r and the end i of a spring lever which is coupled to the detent f by means of a rod c. By means of a pusher s bearing a pin t, the coin is thrust past the lever i, so effecting the disengaging movement of the detent f.
Patent GB-190314111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Astrakan and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: BRUNSTEIN ANDREW
Filed: 1903-06-24
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 14,111. Brunstein, A. June 24. Furs.-In order to produce imitation astrachan patterns are burnt upon the skins of sheep, calves, foals, seals, marmots, or other animals by means of heated plates or rollers formed with a relief surface which burns into the wool or hair on the skin. The plates are made in sections fixed to cross-bars in a frame 7 running on rollers 8, and are heated by a furnace 2, charcoal fuel being preferably used. The heated plates are run along on rails over a table 10, which supports the skin and can be raised by a rack and pinion to bring the wool or hair against the plate. The skins are pinned to a wooden board on the table. Stops on the board prevent the skin from being pressed too close to the plate. The plates may be formed with an open pierced pattern, and two plates may be used to produce the complete pattern, each plate having a more open pattern than the complete pattern and a different pattern from that on the other plate, as shown in Figs. 9 and 10. The open plates are fixed by bars 23, Fig. 7, and bolts 29 to a travelling frame. Asbestos or the like may be placed at 28, 30 to lessen conduction of heat away from the plates. Small plates applied by hand may be used.
Patent GB-190315151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ends for Vehicle Shafts.
Inventor: SIGRIST JUSTIN
Filed: 1903-07-08
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 15,151. Sigrist, J. Dec. 1, A.D. 1902, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, A.D. 1901] Shafts.-Relates to the end part of a vehicle shaft, which can be used either in the construction of a new shaft or in the repair of a damaged one. A sheet-metal strip is bent to the form of a tapering tube A, the edges being clamped together into a seam C, in which one edge of an inner sheet-metal tube B is held. Relative displacement of the tubes is prevented bv an indentation C<1>, and one end of the outer tube is folded inwardly over the inner tube. Perforations a allow the end part to be secured to the shaft, and the outer extremity may be closed by a wooden plug and may be provided with a shaft tip A'.
Patent GB-190320928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corking-machines.
Inventor: COOMBER JAMES
Filed: 1903-09-29
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 20,928. Coomber, J. Sept. 29. Corking.-The machine comprises a cork compressor, a bottle holder, and a corking-plunger. The cork compressor comprises two jaws 12, 15 pivoted at 13 and 18, Fig. 4, respectively. The jaws are operated by a lever 19 pivoted at 20, which in the operative position, as shown in Fig. 4, causes the jaw 15 to slide into the jaw 12. The parts are retained without locking during the compression of the cork, as the resultant force acts in a line passing through the pivots 18, 20. In the compressed position, the cork is brought under a corking- plunger 25, Fig. 1, mounted in a slider 26 operated by a handle 31 through wheel and rack gearing. The bottle to be corked is held between jaws 37, 38, Figs. 1 and 5, pivoted to the frame at 41 and connected by a piece 43 so as to always keep the bottle properly centered. The bottle-holding jaws are operated by the lever 19 through the jaw 12, and a link 52 pivoted to a lever 44, which is pivoted to the jaw 37, Fig. 5. A link 46, pivoted to the lever 44 by a pin 47, passes through a slot in the jaw 38. A spring 50 surrounds the link 46, and, in the position shown in Fig. 5, forces a curved portion of the link into a recess in the jaw 38, and so retains the jaws in the open position. In the closed position, the spring 50 acts to press the jaws firmly together. The spring also allows the jaws to receive bottles of different sizes. The link 52 is connected to the lever 44 by a pin and slot, and so permits both the cork compressor and the bottle holder to act independently.
Patent GB-190321393-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Biscuit Show Stands.
Inventor: MCVITIE ROBERT
Filed: 1903-10-05
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 21,393. McVitie, R. Oct. 5. Displaying; storing.-Relates to an improved method of raising the lids of biscuit show-stands. The stand A is provided with two tiers of cases b, each having a glass lid c upon hinges a. Immediately under each lid, and in front of the case, one or more recesses d, Fig. 2, are scooped out for the insertion of the fingers under the front edges of the lid. Finger or guard plates e, f are attached, and the former may be shaped to serve as a handle for lifting the lid.
Patent GB-190321981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Briquetting Machines.
Inventor: SIMPKIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-12
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 21,981. Simpkin, W. Oct. 12. Moulding briqueties.-The material is fed through a hopper m, Fig. 4, and a slotted fixed ring l into the spaces between pairs of plungers d, fitted in bushed holes c<1> in the flanges a<3>, a<4>, a<5> of a rimmed rotating drum a, so that, as the drum revolves, the material between the plungers is brought within the flange a<4> by annular fixed cams e acting on the detachable ends of the plungers, and is compressed by spring-controlled rollers p<1>, Fig. 2, acting on the ends of the plungers, the finished briquette being discharged between the flanges a<3>, a<4> during the further movement of the drum. The rollers p<1> are driven from a toothed portion i of the drum a through spur, bevel, and chain gearings q<1>, r<1>, r<3> at a peripheral speed equal to the speed of the ends of the plungers, and are carried by levers n, the free ends of which are fitted between stops o' and springs 0<2> on tie-rods o. The cams e are fixed to the bearings of the drum shaft, the shaft passing through bushed holes in the cams e.
Patent GB-190405659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heat Circulator for Boiler Tubes.
Inventor: PHILP JOHN
Filed: 1904-03-08
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 5659. Philp, J. March 8. Baffles.-The smoke tubes of marine &c. boilers are fitted internally with longitudinal partitions, forming channels through which the gases pass in succession. The invention is more particularly for use with induced or forced draught arrangements. Fig. 3 shows a tube divided into three channels by radial partitions 8, 9, 10. The lower channels 13, 16 are shut off from the incoming gases by a curved extension 12, Fig. 2. A similar portion 18 at the opposite end of the tube closes the channels 11, 13. Openings 14, 15 are cut away in the opposite ends of the partitions 9, 10 to allow the passage of the gases from one channel to another. In the modification shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the partitions 22, 23 are made from a single piece of sheet metal. The partitions are cut away at opposite ends, as shown in Fig. 4, and the other ends are bent over to form the deflecting-parts 12<1>, 18<1>. Spiral partitions may also be employed.
Patent GB-190409472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Smoke Consuming Furnaces
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-04-25
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 9472. Boult, A. J., [Gronberg, A.]. April 25. Smoke-consuming. -Air for secondary combustion in boiler and other furnaces is heated by being passed through the hollow firebars 1 and through a curved passage 9 in the ashpit ; the outlets 5, 18 are arranged in the bridge 6 and a hollow arch 7, respectively, in such a way that the air penetrates the furnace gases uniformly. The firebars communicate at one end with a hollow casing 2 having a damper 3, and at the other end with a chamber 4 leading to the outlet or outlets 5. The tube 9 is closed at the ends, and has extensions at the back opening in the chamber in the arch 7, and the supply of air through it is controlled by a handoperated damper 19 engaging guides 20 and having openings to register with corresponding openings in the tube 9. Soot doors 24, 26 are provided, the door 26 being operated by a rod 28 clamped in position by a screw 29.
Patent GB-190410150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Thill or Shaft Couplings for Vehicles.
Filed: 1904-05-03
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 10,150. Twentieth Century Co., and Ackerman, J. E. May 3. Shafts and poles.-A device for securing vehicle thills and poles to axles consists of a clip, Fig. 1, fitted to a piece 2, Fig. 3, recessed to receive a stud 13 formed on a holder 3 to which the thill x is secured by a bolt 4. The stud 13 has bevelled ends 35 to enter, and grooves 34 to engage with, a spring member 5, preferably shaped as shown in Fig. 4, which is held flat on the under. side of the piece 2 by a nut 12 and a projection 21 at the opposite end of the piece. To remove the thill, the ends 54 of the spring 5 are pressed together, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 4, until the part 3 can be withdrawn. In modifications, the spring 5, which may be held in claws at the rear end of the piece 2, is simplified to engage one groove only at the side or front of the stud 13.
Patent GB-190412156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco-pouches
Inventor: GILBY GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1904-05-28
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 12,156. Gilby, G. J. May 28. Tobacco pouches.-An outside pocket b is provided on the pouch to hold cigarette papers.
Patent GB-190415238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash Pulleys.
Inventor: DUFFY JOHN
Filed: 1904-07-07
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 15,238. Duffy, J. July 7. Pulleys, axle.-A sash pulley is formed from two sheet-metal discs 4, Fig. 2. From a central aperture in each disc, tongues 5 project inwards, forming a spring support for the hub 6, Fig. 3. The hub is secured in position by forming an annular flange 7 near each end. In one or both discs, a number of cross-slits are cut, and the tongues 9<1> thus formed are passed through circular holes in the opposite disc and clamped down to lock the discs together. The pulley is mounted on an axle in a casing, shown in side and top views in Figs. 5 and 8, made from one piece of sheet metal, and consisting of the face-plate 11 and corrugated sides 10. Holes or slits 10<1> separate the corrugations from the straight portions 13. The case is fitted into a mortice having straight sides and rounded ends, or consisting of a series of intersecting holes corresponding in shape to the corrugations. In the abutting top and bottom edges are made indentations 14, arranged as shown in Fig. 8 to engage the wood of the window frame. An inward flange 15 is made around the edge of the slot in the face-plate 11. The outer ends of the top and bottom portions are slit, forming tongues 16 which are driven into the wood by a blow of a punch. Fig. 17 shows a modification adapted to fit in the mortice flush with the frame. The ends 17 of the face-plate are slightly turned in, and inclined cuts 18 are made, leaving tapered shoulders to support the ends of the face-plate. To close in the pulley and prevent the rope from jumping, the inner ends of the corrugations are bent to form bevels 20. Two corrugations only may be made on each side, separated by a flat panel with a bevelled edge 20<1>. Fig. 19 shows a modification in which the abutting top and bottom edges have tongues 21 overlapping the adjacent edges. Each side has a single elongated slot, and the parts of the sides below the slots are bent into close proximity to the sides of the pulley.
Patent GB-190415792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces for use in the Manufacture of Soda, for the Smelting of Metals and for like purposes
Inventor: WRINKLE HERBERT LAURENCE
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 15,792. Wrinkle, H. L., and Wrinkle, N. July 15. Metallurgical &c. furnaces.-Relates to furnaces for the manufacture of soda, for the smelting of metals and like purposes, and more especially to a fluid or pulverized fuel-burning smelting-furnace. The furnace is described in connection with the smelting of soda. It consists of a shaft 11, Fig. 3, arranged above and communicating with a crucible or melting chamber 10, which is provided with a dome-shaped top 10<b>. The latter is enclosed by a dome 18 which forms an air-heating chamber 19 with the dome 10<b>, and constitutes also a support for the shaft 11. Material to be smelted is charged into the shaft 11 through the hopper 14 and falls into the crucible 10. An annular space is formed around the material within the crucible, into which liquid or gaseous fuel and a hot-air blast are supplied through fuel nozzles 21, Fig. 2, and tangentially-disposed tuyÞres 12. The air-heating chamber 19 is provided with a radial partition 20 which causes a distribution of the air within the chamber, thus serving a two-fold purpose of cooling the top 10<b>, and heating the air blast. The air blast enters the chamber 19 by means of a conduit 22, and leaves by means of branches 26, which communicate with branches leading to the tuyÞres 12 and conduit 22. Valves 25, 27 are provided for the purpose of diverting the course of the air through either of the above passages before entering the tuyÞres. The material is discharged from the crucible 10 through a radial passage 28 and curved spout 29 which is mounted upon a support 31 and table 32. The latter projects into a tunnel or receiver 33. As the material falls from the spout 29, it is broken up and cooled by a blast of air from a nozzle upon the blast pipe 34. The material falls upon a conveyer 37 arranged in the lower part of the receiver 33, and is swept from the conveyer by brushes 40 into the boot 38 of the elevator 39, by which it may be carried away for further treatment. The air passing through the receiver 33 becomes heated by contact with the molten material, and is led away through the conduit 36 to the suction end of the blast apparatus which supplies the air-heating chamber 19.
Patent GB-190417906-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Manufacture of Coke Briquettes.
Inventor: ZUIDERHOEK LEENDERT-LAMBERTUS
Filed: 1904-08-17
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 17,906. Zuiderhoek, L. L. D. Aug. 17. Fuel.-Ground coke is mixed with lime and Portland or other cement, and water added, prefarably as steam or spray. The resulting compound is pressed into briquettes and dried.
Patent GB-190419446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil or Spirit Lamps
Inventor: TYRRELL ERNEST
Filed: 1904-09-09
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 19,446. Tyrrell, E. Sept. 9. Oil lamps and burners; reservoirs, attaching; extinguishing.-The lamp A is provided with two pivots C carried by the pieces D, and is kept upright by a balance weight B. The pieces D are secured to rings or wheels E fitted in the grooved rim of a cup-shaped stand I. The extinguisher flaps G are pivoted on a sleeve H fitting over the wick-tube, and fall over the flame when the lamp is overturned. The sides of these flaps may be perforated or cut out to allow free access of air to the burners.
Patent GB-190419525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electro-motors
Inventor: BAUMANN ADRIAN
Filed: 1904-09-10
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 19,525. Baumann, A. Sept. 12, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Motors, alternating-current ; commutators.-Relates to single-phase alternating-current motors for producing oscillatory circular or rectilinear motion. The armature d, Fig. 1, moving between laminated field magnets c is connected at the points e, f of its winding with contact-pieces g, h separated by insulating-segments i. A switch lever k, frictionally mounted upon the armature shaft l, is oscillated between stops n, o to make contact with the pieces g, h, thereby shifting the direction of the armature field from the line e-e to the line f-f, or vice versÔ, when the armature comes to the end of its swing. To avoid sparking, the contacts are so arranged that the switch lever k passes over the insulating-segments i when the current in the armature winding is at a minimum. A similar type of motor for producing reciprocating rectilinear motion is also shown, and consists essentially of a solenoid wound upon an iron core and moving between a pair of multipolar bar electromagnets placed with their similar poles opposite to one another. In a modification, Fig. 5, two separate switch arms k<1>, k<2> are frictionally mounted upon the armature shaft. The arm k<1> moves over the contacts g and insulating-segments i between stops p, r, and the arm k<2> passes over the contacts h and segments i between stops q, s. By adjusting the distance apart of the pins q, s, the stroke of the armature and the output of the motor may be varied. Any suitable switching-device may be employed, or the points e, f of the windings may each be connected to a contact-piece, on which bears a stationary brush. Each pair of brushes is connected or separated by a switch lever moved to-and-fro by the armature of the motor. The output of the motor may also be regulated by varying the field excitation, by inserting a phaseshifting device or a resistance in the armature circuit, or by adjusting other parts of the switch or commutator devices. In order to limit the stroke of the armature and to accelerate the reversal, a weight may be lifted or a spring extended at the end of each stroke, or air may be compressed during the stroke. The armature may be turned in one direction only by the electric current, the return being effected by a spring, a lifted weight, &c. Any form of armature winding, preferably embedded in slots in the armature core, may be used.
Patent GB-190421966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Heat Alarms.
Inventor: BILL ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-10-12
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 21,966. Bill, R. W., and Bill, S. Oct. 12. Alarms, fire and temperature.-In all three modifications described, a fusible alloy C, supported by a shoulder D, melts at a predetermined temperature and flows to complete circuit between two contacts B, B<1> held by suitable insulation A. The contact B<1> in the form shown in Fig. 2 is hollow and surrounds the other contact B. This Figure also shows the contact device in the form of a cartridge held between springs E, E<1> with curved ends. Covers are provided where necessary to prevent dust from getting to the contact-members, which themselves may be coated with a fusible alloy or a flux. The Provisional Specification states that the contact-members may be detachable from the terminals.
Patent GB-190425962-A (GB)
Title: Cushion-tires.
Inventor: TOOLE JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1904-11-29
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 25,962. Toole, J. H. Jan. 2, [date applied for under Patents Act, A,D. 1901]. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-An elastic tyre B, the base b of which is formed with seats for retaining-wires, fits on the rim A formed with side flanges. A series of spring supports E, gripping the tyre, secure the retaining-wires in position and prevent cutting and wear of the tyre. The strips E, Fig. 3, comprise a transverse portion e, fitting in recesses formed in the base of the tyre and sides e<1> terminating in curved portions e<2> embracing the retaining-wires. In a modification, the supports E', Fig. 5, are formed integral with a band e<5> lying between the base of the tyre and the outer periphery of the rim. In another modification, the bars e of the supports are secured between layers of fabric vulcanised together to form the base portion of the tyre.
Patent GB-190505148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Valves for Pneumatic Tyres or the like.
Inventor: WOOD HENRY ALFRED
Filed: 1905-03-11
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 5148. Wood, H. A. March 11. Check valves for pneumatic tyres and for similar purposes are made with the casing in two parts, the extremity of one of which parts forms the seat. A valve acts as a check valve during inflation but can be screwed down so as to form an, airtight joint. The upper part b of the casing screws into the lower part a so that the exteriors are flush. The check valve j, which is suitably packed, is provided with a screw spindle l. After inflation, the milled cap g, with a hollow tapered extension f, is screwed on to the valve spindle, thus drawing the valve on to its seat. At the same time, the tapered part seats itself on the projecting rim e of the casing, thus acting as an auxiliary valve: The valve is prevented from rotating by means of a wing p which engages in diametrical grooves in the perforated nut n. The valve is attached to the tyre or the like by the use of cupped disks s, t and a washer u.
Patent GB-190505894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Fog Signals.
Inventor: LUDLOW FREDERICK ARCHER
Filed: 1905-03-20
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 5894. Ludlow, F. A. March 20. Fog and audible signals.-Two detonators are held in a metal frame, wit h a dividing strip between them to prevent the explosion of the first from removing the second from the rail.. A sheetmetal stamping 1 is bent to form the rib 5 to separate the detonators 2, 3. End and side pieces 6, 7 are turned down to grip the detonators. A lug 4 is provided to clip the fog-signal to the rail. Slight modifications of construction are described. When fog-signals are to be set by a gripping-apparatus, the rib 5 may be extended down the tang to stiffen the same.
Patent GB-190510122-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Grater for Nutmegs and other Comestibles.
Inventor: THURGOOD EMMA
Filed: 1905-05-15
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 10,122. Thurgood, E., and Haselwood, L. May 15. Graters.-A grater a carries an adjustable sliding holder for the nutmegs &c. to be grated, which holder consists of a rectangular frame e having tongues d passing through grooves c in the grater, and an inner frame h, the ends i of which pass through slots in the frame e. The end plates of the slide are provided with extensions k to act as guards for the fingers.
Patent GB-190510738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Condensers, Evaporators, Heaters, and such like Vessels, whereby the Easier Flow of Condensing Water or Liquor through the Tubes is Obtained.
Inventor: DAY CHARLES
Filed: 1905-05-23
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 10,738. Day, C., and Yerbury, F. A. May 23. Heating water.- The tubes a of surface heating- apparatus are formed with a bellmouth c at one or both ends to facilitate the flow of water through them. Such tubes may be expanded into position, or one end may be secured by an ordinary packing-ferrule e.