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Patent GB-190319979-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Fastener for Bows or Ties for Personal Wear.
Inventor: POTTER HERBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-31
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 19,979. Potter, H. W. Oct. 31. Necktie retainers and fastenings; pins, scarf.- Relates to a fastening for securing a bow or other tie to the collar stud. A bent metal ring a has a reduced portion e to engage with the shank of the collar stud, or a metal plate is formed with a keyhole slot. In each form, a pin g projects downwards from the upper portion so as to enter the necktie. An extra projection h, Fig. 3, passes in front of the necktie, and has an ornamental head to take the place of a scarf-pin.
Patent GB-190323308-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of an Article of Nourishment from Fish and other Substances.
Inventor: MUELLER OTTO
Filed: 1903-10-27
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 23,308. M³ller, O. Oct. 27. Manures.-Fish offal and potato waste are dried and ground for use as manure.
Patent GB-190327774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Bunches of Keys.
Inventor: HERTZSCHUCH THERESE
Filed: 1903-12-18
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 27,774. Hertzschuch, [nÛe Bruckner], T. Dec. 18. ChÔtelaines.- The plate b has a hook a for attaching to a garment, and a number of small hooks c. The chain d fixed to the plate b has a safety clip e for attaching to the garment. The clip may form part of or be attached to the plate b.
Patent GB-190406999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gas Producers and like Apparatus
Inventor: FORSTER ALFRED LINDSAY
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 6999. Forster, A. L. March 23. Stoking; charges, agitating.-In gasproducers and like apparatus in which solid fuel is used, the poker can be supported in a ball or other fitting, capable of universal movement, which is fitted gas-tight over a hole in the apparatus. The poker g can slide in an aperture through the ball b, fitting on a cast-iron seating a bolted over a hole d in the casing c of the producer. The ball is retained on the seating by a gland-like guard e, which is kept in contact with the ball by springs f or weighted levers. An annular bearing e<1> provides additional support for the ball during poking operations.
Patent GB-190413316-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Extracting Tar and other Impurities from Crude Illuminating, Heating or Power Gases
Inventor: EVERITT WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-06-13
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 13,316. Everitt, W. June 13. Scrubbers and washers. - In the removal of suspended tarry and other impurities from gas, the gas is passed through a series of ironwire screens D, arranged in a horizontal iron, vessel and separated from each other by metal. rings R between which they are clamped. Each ring has a bead F which fits into a corresponding channel C on the next ring, the effect being to render the screens taut when the rings are clamped together. Between the screens and at right-angles to the direction of flow of the gas, intermittent jets of steam are injected from orifices S<3> arranged at different points in the circumference of the rings, and communicating with a steam chamber S<2>. The tar condensed on the screens flows through cut-away parts at the bottom of the rings into a seal-vessel K, provided with an outlet communicating with a liquid-seal valve. A small pipe connects the valve to a suitable point on the outlet of the apparatus in order to equalize pressure and to permit the free escape of tar. The screens are held in position by a flange E. To permit access to the interior for withdrawal of the screens, plates Z are bolted to the ends of the apparatus, or the screens may be carried by a V-shaped vessel, which can be lifted out from its seating. The latter construction allows variation of the exposed area of the screens by raising or lowering the liquid seal between semicircular castings K. The steam supply may preferably be the exhaust steam from the gas exhauster. Part of the ammonia, sulphuretted hydrogen, and carbon dioxide is extracted from the gas along with the tar, and some of the lighter oils in the tar are volatilized thereby enriching the gas.
Patent GB-190416280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Breech Loading Ordnance.
Inventor: EMERY ALBERT HAMILTON
Filed: 1904-07-22
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 16,280. Emery, A. H. July 22. Ordnance breech mechanism.-Fig. 1 is a plan of the breech of the gun with the breech closed, and Fig. 4 a rear elevation showing the breech-block withdrawn and swung aside on the carrier arm 7. Fig. 5 is a longitudinal section and Fig. 6 a rear elevation, with parts removed, of the breech-block in the gun, the block being shown in its locked and unlocked positions in the upper and lower halves respectively of both Figures. The breech-locking ring consists of a number of internally and externally threaded segments 11 with eccentric lugs 11<a> working in corresponding grooves in the fixed plates 13, 14 ; splines 18, 21, dowelled into the breech-block 3 and segments 11 respectively, cause the segments to rotate with the breech-block when the latter is rotated by the arm 4 actuated by the crank 16 and suitable gearing. During the rotation, the segments are caused by the lugs 11<a> to move radially outwards until disengaged from the threads of the breech-block, in which position they are held by spring bolts until released on the closing of the breech. When the breech is unlocked, compressed air or fluid is admitted by the valve 30, actuated by the lever 34 and rod 29, to the cylinder 8 to which is attached the carrier-arm 7, and by acting on the piston 33 drives the cylinder rearwards, thereby withdrawing the breech-block. The rearward motion is guided by an arm 35 carried by the cylinder 8 and provided with a roller 36 which engages a track 37 so formed that the cylinder 8 is rotated at the end of its stroke and the arm 7 and breech-block 3 are swung aside as shown in Fig. 4, a spring catch 39<b> retaining the arm 35 in this position. When released by pressing the knob 39<b>, the arm 7 swings under the weight of the breech-block and torque of the spring 40 and returns the block. An auxiliary rack-and-pinion gear is provided for operating the breech should the pneumatic device fail. In swinging to lock the breech, the arm 4 strikes a pawl 46<b> and rotates the vent-closing arm 46. A pivoted locking-plate 54, which prevents the premature withdrawal of the breech-block, is released by the arm 4 in its unlocking movement. Cooling; smoke, disposing of.-Before the breech is opened, compressed air may be admitted to the cylinder 8, from which it passes by way of the hollow arm 7 to the chamber of the gun, a valve 49 being formed in the mushroom 6 for the purpose.
Patent GB-190423818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machine Tools in which the Actuating Parts, or some of them, Receive Reciprocating Motion.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1904-11-03
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 23,818. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 3. Shaping; lathes; air and steam, apparatus for actuating machines by.-Compressed air or steam is used to operate shaping and like machines directly, the intervention of a water, oil, or other liquid piston being stated to do away with shock when passing over holes or spaces in the line of cut. The invention is stated to be applicable to machine tools such as lathes by making the apparatus double-acting and converting the reciprocating into rotary motion. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, air is supplied through a three-way cock, controlled by an arm 20 and tappets 21, 22, to a reservoir 16 in the frame, containing the liquid. The reservoir communicates by a passage 15 with a chamber provided with a valve 24 which controls the opening to a pipe 14 communicating with the cylinder 8, forming part of the ram, beyond the fixed piston 9. An outer tube 11 forms the pistonrod, and the small annular space 30 is always open to the air pressure to furnish the return stroke. The valve 24 is operated by a screwed spindle 25 ; guide-pins 27 prevent the valve from rotating, and a spring 29 is interposed between the valve head and the spindle end to allow the valve to be opened wide by the outflowing liquid on the return stroke. The position of the valve 24 controls the speed of the tool. A disc 36 with an adjustable crank-pin is oscillated by the arm 20 and controls the motion of the compound work table 2. A cock 8<3> provides for the removal of all air from the cylinder 8. The construction shown in Fig. 6 does away with a reservoir in the pedestal and economizes air when working on short strokes at the out position of the ram by avoiding the opening of a large volume of pressure air to the exhaust. The cylinder 8 is provided with a movable front end 40 operated by a screw and gearing 44. A crosshead 47 prevents the end 40 from rotating, and has connection through a slot with an arm on the exterior of the cylinder which indicates the position of the movable end and carries one of the tappets. The valve 24 is located in the piston 9, the liquid being contained between the end 40 and a floating piston 55. Liquid is introduced originally, and any subsequent leakage is made good, by way of the hollow valve-rod 25, which communicates with a chamber 52 fed by a pipe. Removal of air takes place by a pipe 48 leading through the screw of the end 40 to an aperture in the crosshead closed by a screw. Air for the return stroke is supplied from a chamber 63 through passages in the tube 11, and for the operative stroke through a valve 58, which also opens to exhaust at 59. The valve is operated by an arm on its spindle linked to the arm 20, which is arranged as in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190428317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fly Catchers.
Inventor: HAMPSHIRE FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 28,317. Hampshire, F. W. Dec. 27. Traps for flies. A long narrow band of paper covered with adhesive substance is folded up from the centre so that both ends are at the outside and are readily pulled apart. The paper may be folded with or without a paper tube or piece of card or wood to act as a core.
Patent GB-190505060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Revolving Dress Stands.
Inventor: CARTER FREDERICK SAMUEL
Filed: 1905-03-10
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 5060. Carter, F. S. March 10. Lay-figure and like stands.-The bust a, Fig. 1, has a central hollow rod c made flush with the base b ; the axis d of the support f fits in the hollow rod c, and is provided with a block e on which the bust rests and can revolve. The vertical skirt wires g engage in slots h<1>, Fig. 2, in clips or catches h fixed to the base, the top wire or ring g<1> of the skirt being passed round and underneath the clips ; a button i may be provided as an extra fastening if desired.
Patent GB-190505131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Automatic Small-arms
Inventor: POCCI KARL GRAF VON
Filed: 1905-03-11
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 5131. Pocci, Karl Graf von. March 11. Breech actions, sliding barrel and breech-block; firing and safety appliances generally applicable.- Relates to antomatic guns in which the barrel and breech-bolt recoil together until the barrel is stopped and the breech-bolt unlocked, when the barrel is retained as shown in Fig. 3, and the breech-bolt continues its rearward motion. The barrel is retained by the lever m, Figs. 3 and 7, engaging a projection l<1> under the barrel. The barrel is released, when the breech-bolt is driven by the connected spring bolt n, Fig. 10, back to the barrel, by an arm n<1>, Fig. 7, on the spring bolt n engaging with a lug m', Fig. 7, on the lever m. When the rifle is to be used for non-automatic firing, the breech-bolt is retained in its retracted position by means of a rocking lever r, Figs. 3 and 7, the rear end r<1> of which is made to project into the path of one of the lugs of the breech-bolt by turning out the handle r<2> as shown. The breechbolt moves forward when the handle r<2> is turned in after loading, this also being the position of the handle during automatic firing. A locking-device for the hammer, Fig. 3, is put into action by pushing forward a slide and thus keeping the end g<2> of a lever g pivoted to the trigger z in the path of a shoulder on the hammer. Thus, after the lever g<1> has pushed the sear e out of bent, the hammer is arrested by the lever g, and further pulling of the trigger only cocks the hammer again. When the slide is pushed back, the lever g drops out of the path of the shoulder.
Patent GB-190506094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ingot Moulds for use in Compressing Machines.
Inventor: ROBINSON SYDNEY JESSOP
Filed: 1905-03-23
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 6094. Robinson, S. J., and Rodger, G. March 23. Casting. - An ingot mould for use in connexion with hydraulic presses or other compressing - machines, enables the ingot to be compressed in situ. The mould is divided into two or more parts A<1>, A<2>, the lines of division being transverse to the line of the compressing action. The parts A<1>, A<2> are separated by distance-pieces B' preferably formed with longitudinal ribs C which fit in vertical grooves in the sides of the parts A<1>, A<2>. The edges of the distance-pieces which face the mould are preferably convex, and the distance-pieces may be parallel or slightly tapered. The moulds are placed singly or in clusters in the machine, and pressure is applied while the metal is run in. The pressure is then released, the distance-pieces are removed, and the moulds are again compressed, the concavities produced by the convex parts of the distance-pieces being forced outwards to the desired convexity of the ingot sides.
Patent GB-190506445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Gearing
Inventor: MAYHEW CHRISTOPHER JOHN
Filed: 1905-03-27
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 6445. Mayhew, C. J. March 27. Motor road vehicles.-In variable-speed gearing for motor-cars &c., a disk C, pivoted on a pin D in the driving-shaft A, is connected by a link E to a movable sleeve F so that the inclination of the disk to the shaft, and the driving-speed, may be varied. A sleeve L, loose on the disk, is prevented from rotation by a pivoted anchor-rod l, and carries one, or preferably more, rods M connected by separate ratchet-wheels N to the driven shaft.
Patent GB-190507140-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Improving Paper Yarn.
Inventor: HOELKEN MARTIN
Filed: 1905-04-04
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 7140. H÷lken, M. April 4. Sizes.-Yarn made from paper pulp is strengthened and protected against moisture by dipping it, in hank form, for a short time only into a finishing- material suitably consisting of glue, dextrin, potatostarch, &c., or the like, to which oil, fat, or soaps. may be added when a soft yarn is required, and then immediately subjecting it, under tension, to a brushing-machine, in which paraffin wax, fat, or a similar substance is supplied to the brushes. Superfluous finish is thus removed &c., rendering the yarn smooth.
Patent GB-190507329-A (GB)
Title: A Toy for Making Seaside Sand Bricks
Inventor: MARGETTS EDWARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-04-07
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 7329. Margetts, E. W. April 7. Toy buckets and pails.- Relates to a toy mould for making bricks of seasand. A sheet-metal casing 1, Figs. 1 and 2, is divided into two parts C,. B b y a fixed plate A. The ends of a handle E pass through holes in a fixed tube F and the fixed plate A, and are attached to a movable plate D. The plate D is normally supported by .springs L upon the handle E. In use, the device is inverted and the chamber B filled with sand. On the device being re-inverted and the tube F and handle E squeezed together, the brick is discharged. If desired, designs &c. may be formed upon the plate D. In a modification, the movable plate D and handle E are dispensed with.
Patent GB-190509087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Table Games
Inventor: MARSHALL CHARLES
Filed: 1905-05-01
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 9087. Marshall, C. May 1. Games imitating bagatelle.-A game resembling bagatelle is played by driving balls G, Fig. 1, up an inclined U -shaped race F, Figs. 1 and 2, fixed to a base A and supported by a block I, the object of the game being to cause the ball to come to rest in a numbered raised cup or cups L, or in one of a series of cups K formed in the circular end B of the apparatus. The end B is formed with feet D, and, to render the apparatus level, the other end C, which is heart-shaped and adapted to form a hand-rest, is connected to the underside of the base A, and is of a thickness equal to the height of the feet D. Normally, the ball rests on a stop J. Around the base B is fixed a guard N of woven or plaited wire or netting, or of perforated zinc. The guard is also attached to a brass ring 0 connected to the race F. The guard serves to deflect the balls in their course, and may direct them to enter certain of the cups K, L. The apparatus may be made so as to fold up, by the race F and base A being formed in hinged portions.
Patent GB-190509442-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Facilitating the Starting and Stopping of Reversible Compound Engines.
Inventor: GRUNEWALD FRITZ
Filed: 1905-05-04
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 9442. Grunewald, F. May 5, 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Compound &c. engines; starting and stopping.-An improvement o n the apparatus for facilitating the starting and stopping of reversible compound engines shown in Fig. 6 consists in combining the two valves s', d to form one piston slide valve s, Figs. 1, 3, and 5, directly connected to the low-pressure cylinder. The valves s<1>, d regulated by the lever h<1> on starting and during normal working connect the receiver r with the high and low pressure cylinders. On stopping, the valve d cuts off the low-pressure cylinder, and the compression of the steam in the receiver stops the engine. In the closing position I of the improved apparatus, the engine can run idle, and the connecting-vessel r communicates through the valve s and the channel f with the boiler. In position II the valve-gear is shifted so as to admit throttled live steam into the high-pressure cylinder. After this steam has performed a small amount of work, it passes into the vessel r, the valve s being placed as shown in Fig. 3. In the vessel r the steam is compressed, constituting opposing work for the high-pressure cylinder ; this stops the engine. The steam contained in the vessel r is used for starting the engine. When the lever h is moved from position III to position IV, or from IV to III, the valve s remains stationary in its lowest position, for the stud m on the lever h moves out of gear beyond position III ; in this position, the steam in the vessel r can pass to the low-pressure cylinder through the passage n, but the flap-valve k prevents the return of steam to the high-pressure cylinder. If the motion of the valve is derived from the reversing-lever, a double arrangement of levers is provided so that the valve is always moved in the same direction. With locomotives, the steam passage in the valve may be omitted and the regulator lever may be arranged so that in the closed position an opening is uncovered in the regulator head in the steam dome, which at other times is closed, through which boiler steam passes to the vessel r.
Patent GB-190510077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pneumatic Tyres for Motor Car and like Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: COX LOUIS
Filed: 1905-05-13
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 10,077. Cox, L. May 13. Studs.-An anti-skidding stud for motor wheel tyres consists of a soft-metal shank f and a steel cap or button h.
Patent GB-190511960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Packings for Turbines and other Rotary Engines.
Inventor: MURPHY LOUGHLIN
Filed: 1905-06-07
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 11,960. Murphy . June 7. Stuffing - boxes.- The packing-rings, which are arranged to break joint, consist of two wearing segments B and d two guiding segments b, which are prevented from rotating, either by the shape of the box or by projections G as shown. The seaments B are preferably faced with white metal. These rings are pressed radially by steam pressure and by springs E adjustable by screws D, and axially by springs contained in recesses in rings H. The springs may be placed at the middle of the stuffing-box as shown, or between the packing and either of the end rings K, which form tight joints with the box A and cover M. In a modification, the rings H are pressed apart by a radial wedge, adjustable by a screw. The stuffing-box is preferably made in halves. Steam may be admitted to the box through the lubricating-tube shown, or may pass in from either end.
Patent GB-190512618-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Automatically Recording the Number of Times a Telephone is used.
Inventor: RICHMOND RICHARD
Filed: 1905-06-19
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 12,618. Richmond, R., and Clare, G. E. June 19. Telephone systems; telephones. - T h e ordinary switch hook of a subscriber's telephone set is provided with a bracket carrying additional r e - ceiver holders, each additional holder having a slight rotary motion, communicated to independent recording-mechanisms, thus enabling the subscriber to record calls of various kinds (local, town, trunk, &c.), by replacing the receiver in that holder alloted to the particular call made. Figs. 1 and 2 are front and side elevations respectively, showing the bracket D attached at C to the ordinary switch hook B, projecting from the telephone box A. The additional holders E are mounted on spindles F, connected by pawl and ratchet mechanism with the recording pointers L of the dials G. The holders E are kept in their raised positions by an adjustable spring. The weight of the bracket D &c. is balanced by the weight U, Fig. 2, or by a suitable spring. When the subscriber has been called himself, or when no conversation has resulted from a call, the receiver is placed in the ordinary holder on the hook B, no call being recorded.
Patent GB-190514487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: LONDON WILLIAM JAMES ALBERT
Filed: 1905-07-13
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 14,487. London, W. J. A. July 13. Elastic-fluid turbines.- A high-pressure turbine is combined with a number of low-pressure turbines, which are brought into use successively as the amount of steam passing through the highpressure wheel is increased to compensate for an increase in the load. This regulation of the various turbines may be effected by hand independently or simultaneously, or by a centrifugal governor. The arrangement is such that with the minimum load the high - pressure and one low-pressure turbine are used, while for the maximum load all the turbines are employed. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of the high-pressure turbine 2 and the low-pressure turbines 13, which have a common exhaust. From the chest 10, steam is admitted to a number of chambers 8, Fig. 3, in each of which are fitted nozzles 7. The valves 9 which open the nozzle chambers to steam are fluidoperated successively, by means of a piston valve 35 which is adjusted by the governor. The action of this valve consists in putting the upper side of pistons 28 on the valve stems in communication with the exhaust through tubes 32 and a pipe 36. The low-pressure turbines, except the first, are controlled by a balanced valve 22, which is also operated by the governor, and successively opens the passages 18, 19, 20, to the high-pressure exhaust 11. The first low-pressure turbine is permanently open to the space 11 by means of passages 16, and under the minimum load is the only low-pressure turbine in action, while all the chambers 8 are closed save the first. As the load increases, the governor opens the chambers 8, one after the other, and simultaneously brings the low-pressure turbines into action successively.