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Patent GB-190414495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppers or Closures for Bottles for Preventing Fraudulent Refilling.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1904-06-27
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 14,495. Haddan, R., [Meyer, P.]. June 27. Stoppers; refilling, preventing and detecting.-A bottle-closing device, adapted to prevent fraudulent refilling, is shown in Fig. 1. The bottle neck is provided with a fitting v to receive a screwed cap a having passages b, c, which are closed normally by a hinged valve x and a spring-supported ball valve e respectively. On the cap a is screwed a nozzle 7, to which is screwed a mouthpiece 8 fitted with a spring- controlled valve 9 and a small screw stopper 13. A vent tube l, fixed at one end to the nozzle 7, passes from the outside through the cap a, and through the neck to the bottom of the bottle, where it terminates in a hollow cylinder o and a cap q. The vent tube outside the bottle is provided with holes adapted to be closed by a sliding sleeve. The cylinder o contains a sliding cork t fitted with rings u, u<1>, which are not completely closed and thereby allow of the passage of air. The cap q contains a ball valve s adapted to close one or other of the openings p, r. The bottle is filled originally before the mouthpiece 8 is attached. The mouthpiece is then applied, and permanently fixed by soldering, or the like. The inversion of the bottle to withdraw the contents causes a weight w inside to press against a ring 3, which is attached to an arm z of the valve x, and thereby to open the valve against the action of a spring-actuated closing-rod 4. The liquid passes out through the valve 9 and mouthpiece 8. The bottle can be re-filled through the passage c and holes i in the spring-box j only, since the valve 9 prevents refilling by the mouthpiece, and the sliding cork t in the cylinder o, which closes the opening in one or the other end of the cylinder, prevents refilling through the vent tube. The ball valve s provides additional security. A stopper k, provided with a seal or the like to detect tampering, is screwed into the filling-passage c.
Patent GB-190414732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vending Apparatus Actuated by Coins, or Tokens
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-06-30
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 14,732. Johnson, G. W., [Jaeger, O.]. June 30. Sale apparatus.- Improvements are made on the invention described in Specification No. 19,333, A.D. 1901. Actuating-mechanism ; delivery mechanism.-A pile of packets in a tube D is raised, to eject the top one, by means of a long spring which pulls a lifting - chain F round a pulley H attached to an escape wheel C. The escape wheel ejects the packet over the lip of the tube, or a deflector serves the same purpose. Coin action; money shoots.-The escape wheel is normally locked by the toe b<1> of a long lever B which is kept against the bottom of the coin shoot A by a spring a or a counterpoise. The coin throws the lever momentarily aside, so letting the escape wheel turn one tooth. Fraud, preventing. -When the lever has the position at which the toe b<1> is disengaged, the heel b holds the escape-wheel. Thus, escapement does not occur if a coin or token sticks in the shoot against the lever, and it is limited to one tooth at a time.
Patent GB-190417891-A (GB)
Inventor: HOFFMANN RUDOLF
Filed: 1904-08-17
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 17,891. Hoffmann, R. Aug. 17. Wells and shafts.-The adjacent bearing-flanges of the segments a, forming the tubbing-rings, are provided with grooves b and projections c, preferably of wedge-shaped cross-section, which engage with one another.
Patent GB-190420807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor or Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MOWRY ULYSSES SIMPSON GRANT
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 20,807. Mowry, U. S. G., and Winkle, C. W. van. Sept. 27. Motor road vehicles.- Consists of means for enabling the front steering - wheels to be used as driving-wheels, in addition to the rear driving-wheels. The axle 7 and differential gearing are enclosed in a casing 1, 2, the axle being driven from the motor by a chain passing over the sprocket-wheel 3. The wheels 8 are mounted freely on yokes 5, which swivel for steering purposes on pins 6 on the ends of the casing 1. The short end sections of the axle 7 are rigidly connected to the wheels 8 at one end, and flexibly connected to the central section of the axle at the other end by universal joints of special construction, indicated at 9 in Fig. 1, and shown in section in Figs. 2 and 3. A ball 10 and cup 9, formed on the ends of adjoining sections of the axle, are connected so as to rotate together by swivel cogs 12, pivoted in the cup 9 and working in grooves 11 in the ball 10.
Patent GB-190422746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Switch Rails for Tramways and the like.
Inventor: KNEEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-10-21
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 22,746. Kneen, W. Oct. 21. Points and switches.-Relates to switch rails for tramways and the like, and consists of improvements in the construction of the means for collecting and disposing of mud, stones, or rubbish described in Specification No. 28,462, A.D. 1903. The object is to prevent the weakening of the rail, while still retaining large apertures leading into the receptacle. The movable tongue a is disposed in a groove in a casting b, at the bottom of which inclined apertures c leading into receptacles f are formed. These have removable lids g for periodic emptying.
Patent GB-190424949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Tyres or Tyre Covers provided with Non-skidding Devices.
Inventor: WILKINSON CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1904-11-17
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 24,949. Wilkinson, C. H. Nov. 17. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-A cover b of rubber or rubber and canvas has a flat or other suitably-shaped crown b<1> adapted to support a continuous leather or fabric band c, which is held by the non-skidding studs d. The studs have long bifurcated shanks which pass right through the cover and strip b<11> and are turned up at their ends, the tyre being protected by the strip e of leather. The studs may have metal cups d' on their heads. The cover is vulcanized to the tyre.
Patent GB-190503089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Indicating the Amount of Carbonic Acid contained in Combustion Gases.
Inventor: SCHLATTER ALFRED
Filed: 1905-02-14
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 3089. Schlatter, A., and Deutsch, L. Feb. 14. indicating. - In apparatus for estimating the amount of carbonic acid in furnace gases, measurement is made of the amount of gas remaining after the absorption. The piston o is lifted by the absorbing - liquid, and, by means of the rack s and gear-wheel r, acts upon the index p. In order that the index may not show the total movement of the piston o but only that due to the amount of gas left unabsorbed, a brake disk u is keyed upon the shaft q of the index, the end of a two-armed lever v formed as a brake block resting on this disk. An eccentric or cam w acts on the lever v so that, when the piston o reaches its highest position, the brake block is lifted and the rack s falls upon the plate x carried by the piston, thus setting the index ; when the piston o begins to descend, the lever v is released so that the brake block under the influence of gravity or a spring y falls on the disk u and holds the index.
Patent GB-190503200-A (GB)
Title: Improved Sliding Oven Shelf.
Inventor: MESSERVY ALFRED
Filed: 1905-02-15
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 3200. Messervy, A. Feb. 15. Oven shelves.-A sliding shelf 1 for a range oven is supported in the oven by a fixed frame 4, and when withdrawn, for inspection of the cooking-dishes &c., it is supported by a movable support 6, which can be drawn forward at the same time. This support preferably consists of a bent iron rod adapted to slide in hollow crossbars 5 on the fixed frame 4. The shelf 1 may have guide-pins 7, a slot 3 for facilitating manipulation, and a downwardly-curved front 2.
Patent GB-190506571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paging Machines
Inventor: MCADAMS GEORGE FRANCIS
Filed: 1905-03-28
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 6571. McAdams, G. F. March 28. Platen presses; paging and numbering apparatus; inking-apparatus.-In paging-machines, the platens 21, Figs. 4 and 6, are rigidly secured to the swinging arms 17, Fig. 8, in such a manner as to be adjustable both in a lateral and a longitudinal direction. They are also provided with guides 22, 23 at one end and 24, 25 at the other end for the ink ribbon, shown in dotted lines in Fig. 4, which is thus held flatly against the face. Each platen presses with a head 27 against the upturned end 19 of the arm 17, and is held in a laterally-adjustable manner by two screws passing into holes 30, 31. The tail 20 is held rigidly in position by screws passing through the part 7, and screwed, one into the hole 35 and the other into the hole 33. By manipulating these screws the platen is adjusted longitudinally.
Patent GB-190510203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Turbines.
Inventor: FAIRBAIRN JOHN URRY
Filed: 1905-05-15
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 10,203. Fairbairn, J. U., and Smith, J. W. May 15. Elastic-fluid turbines.-A multipleexpansion inwardflow turbine is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The highpressure turbine casing A has an inner wall A' forming a steam chamber which is divided into two or more parts A3, each having a separate steam inlet A<5>. Nozzle apertures A<11> are formed in the wall A<2> and direct the steam on to the radial faces of the recesses A<9> formed in the periphery of the drum A<8>. Apertures A<13> lead the exhaust steam from the drum recesses to the inside of the drum, and it then passes by channels B<4> to the lower-pressure drums B<8>, C<8>. An inner reaction nng C<16> may be arranged in one or more drums to receive the exhaust steam from the drums.
Patent GB-190510483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piston Rod Packing.
Inventor: WEAVER PHILO HARFORD
Filed: 1905-05-18
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 10,483. Weaver, P. H. May 18. Stuffing-boxes.-Piston-rod packing, composed of metallic and non-metallic members, consists of a longitudinally-slit metallic sleeve 1, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, surrounding the rod and extending into the box 4. The part within the box is surrounded by compressible packing 5. One or more hooks 12 are provided to engage the soft material, so that it may be inserted by twisting the sleeve, and alternate tongues and grooves 9, 10 are formed in the sleeve so that it may be pressed into close contact with the rod. The shoulders 11 are made to fit tightly to prevent leakage longitudinally. Longitudinal movement of the sleeve is prevented by a spring 6, Fig. 4, attached to the gland bolts, and bearing against the shoulder 7 on the sleeve. By preference, the sleeve is formed of sheet metal, its edges are sheared into tongue and groove form, and it is then bent into tubular form.
Patent GB-190515715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mosquito and like Nets or Guards.
Inventor: RIPPINGILLE FRANK SIDEBOTHAM
Filed: 1905-08-01
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 15,715. Rippingille, F. S., and Martin, H. Aug. 1. Brackets ; curtains, suspending.- A mosquito net or guard for use on a bedstead is carried by a frame which may be raised when the net is out of use. Fig. 1 shows the net c, carried by a frame consisting of side tubes b between which are stretched cords c or strips of elastic webbing. The tubes b are hinged to brackets e, which are secured to the posts a by means of strips f. To adjust the clips to posts of different sizes, one end of each strip f is permanently secured to a nut h, and the other end is secured by pins h<1> which may be passed through any of a series of holes in the strip, the nut h being held by means of a screw g. When the bed is unoccupied, the net frame is turned into a vertical position as shown in dotted lines. When the net is required to cover the whole of the bed, the bead end of the net is supported upon a frame, as described above, and the other end of the net is supported on, or lies over, the foot of the bed. In a modification, Fig. 4, the net frame is suspended by a cord i which passes over a pulley j and carries a counterweight k; or an elastic strand or spring may be used, the frame being retained in its service position by means of clips l.
Patent GB-190518843-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Candle Extinguisher
Inventor: DAVIES DAVID
Filed: 1905-09-18
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 18,843. Davies, D. Sept. 18. Fastenings, clip. In a device for automatically extinguishing a candle when it has burned down to the desired point, the outer ends 13 of the pivoted extinguisher-arms 12 are attached by pins 14 to the outer ends 6 of the spring-pressed pivoted jaws 4, of which the pivot 8 terminates in a bent spike 9. When the device is being placed in position on the candle 5, the ends 13 are pressed together to open the parts 4, 12, as shown in Fig. V, and the spike 9 is pressed into the candle. As soon as the ends 13 are released, the parts 4, 12 close upon the candle, as shown in Fig. III, and when the candle has burned down to the level of the arms 12, they close upon the wick and extinguish the flame.
Patent GB-190525379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Conveyors.
Inventor: LORILLARD PIERRE
Filed: 1905-12-06
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 25,379. Lorillard, P. Dec. 6. Conveyers; elevators.-Apparatus by which passengers or goods may be conveyed in an horizontal or inclined direction is constituted by two sets of inversely - reciprocating interpenetrating comb-like carriers, the passengers being automatically transferred from a carrier of one set at the end of its travel to the adjacent carrier of the other set at the beginning of its travel. Fig. 2 shows a portion of an inclined conveyer. The alternate members of longitudinal conveyor sections 9 are supported by posts 12 clamped between plates 19 which rest upon transverse plates 23 carried by the supporting- brackets 21. The brackets 21 of one set of carriers rest upon girders 24 provided with roller tracks 26 on their under surfaces, and adapted to receive motion from two cams 35, 56. The cam 35 communicates motion by the lever 32, rod 31, and bell-crank 30 to the roller 27 on which the track 26 rests, while the cam 56 serves to impart a to- and-fro motion to the girder by the rod 51, pivoted at 53, and the connecting-rod 58. The other set of carriers are supported in a similar manner but receive their motion from a set of oppositelyplaced cams, so that one set of carriers moves with a retardation of one-half of a cycle behind the other set. Fig. 8 shows the cyclical path of a carrier, the successive positions of the ascending and descending carriers corresponding to equal intervals of time being shown by dotted and dot- and-dash lines respectively, while the position of coincidence is shown by a full line. As seen from the diagram, the cams are so arranged that the passenger moves with uniform velocity in a straight line. For horizontal transport, the risers are dispensed with and the vertical motion of the carriers is reduced. Such horizontal conveyers are conveniently arranged to take up passengers automatically and feed them on to the inclined conveyer at one end and deposit them at the other, and are constituted by carriers 58, similarly supported and arranged, and placed in alinement with the carriers 9 so as to permit relative vertical motion. The girders 73 of the carriers 68 are linked to the girders 24 by arms 90 having rollers moving in vertical slots 88 so that both conveyers have the same longitudinal movement. The motion of the bell cranks 30 is communicated to similar bellcranks below the girders 73 by a connecting-link in order that the vertical motion of the carriers 68 may be reduced in the desired manner. Fixed feeding and depositing combs are arranged at the limit of the horizontal conveyers.
Patent GB-190602678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sheet Metal Ovens and other Parts of Cooking Ranges and Stoves.
Inventor: URE GEORGE ALBERT
Filed: 1906-02-03
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 2678. Ure, G. A. Feb. 3. Ovens; casings.-The corners of sheet m e t a ovens and other parts o cooking ranges and stove are formed with a beading or fluting to give increased strength. Figs. 3 and 4 show forms which may be employed. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 1389, A.D. 1898 No. 18,567, A.D. 1900, and No. 8487, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190605502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Reinforced Concrete and the like Structures.
Filed: 1906-03-07
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 5502. Whitaker, J., and Simon, Ltd., H. March 7. Reinforced concrete; walls.-Concrete structures are formed of reinforced - concrete beams laid alternately in two directions at right-angles, as shown in Fig. 2, the interstices being filled in with shorter beams and the whole secured together by cementing the joints, and by spikes, nails, or vertical bars, passed through holes formed in the beams. In a modification, shown in Fig. 5, the beams are recessed at their junctions, thus avoiding the necessity of filling-in beams ; the ends of the reinforcing-bars may be turned up to strengthen the joints.
Patent GB-190608448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Facing and Boring Machines.
Inventor: WHITEHEAD LIONEL DIGBY
Filed: 1906-04-09
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 8448. Whitehead, L. D. April 9. Lathes; boring; end facing.-Pipes and branches of various shapes, engine cylinders, &c. are bored and faced on the various flanges at one setting. The article to be treated is secured on a table 2, Fig. 5, pivoted to a block 11, Fig. 4, movable in transverse guides on a saddle, or on a casting bolted to a saddle. The table is raised by a screw 12 to allow it to be rotated to bring the desired face into position. A scale and vernier assist the setting, and when set the table is lowered and clamped at 8. In a modification, the transverse movement may be omitted and the table may be circular, A lever or other gear may be substituted for the screw 12, and mechanical rotating- means may be provided.
Patent GB-190610413-A (GB)
Title: Improved Slide-valve Mechanism for Reversing Engines.
Inventor: VICENTE NEMESIO
Filed: 1906-05-03
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 10,413. Vicente, N. May 3. Valve-gear.-In a reversible single-eccentric gear, the eccentric e is placed opposite the crank, and its rod slides through an adjustable block B' in the reversing-quadrant s<1>, s<2>. The valve-rod V and the links z connecting it to a pin f in the eccentricrod-are provided with hollow pivots surrounding the shaft and constrained to move in a curved line by a radius rod Y. The distances between the pin f and the centres of the eccentric and hollow pivots are equal. The quadrant s<1>, s<2> may be dispensed with and the eccentric-rod end connected by a link to an adjustable block in a straight slot.
Patent GB-190611926-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Distilling Coals and other Hydrocarbonaceous Substances.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-05-22
Granted: 1907-05-22
Abstract: 11,926. Allison, C. A., [American Chemical Eduction Co.]. May 22. Distillation, destructive.-Relates to an apparatus in which the destructive distillation of coal, peat, shale, &c. is carried out by means of a current of hot gases at a temperature of from 700‹ F. to 800‹ F., as described in Specification No. 11,925, A.D. 1906, so that the oils, phenols, paraffin, or like wax, and other distillation products are not dissociated. The charge is placed on a series of trays 37 which are supported in a casing C so as to form zigzag baffles. This casing, which is open at the top, front, and bottom, is placed in a compartment H situated between two fire chambers 1, and may be removed bodily for charging &c. For this purpose, the compartment is provided with a door at its front end, and the casing is raised above the base and run out laterally by means of an overhead trolly. The fire chambers are supplied with fuel from hoppers, which are provided with watersealed covers and form, with the sides of the compartment B, flues for the hot, gases. The gases escape from the flues through the openings into valve chambers M, and pass in zigzag fashion over and under the trays ; they are withdrawn, together with the distillation products, by means of an exhauster E<1> and driven into a condenser. The residue left in the trays consists of coke having properties similar to those of charcoal.
Patent GB-190615113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Enlarging Apparatus
Filed: 1906-07-03
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 15,113. Holmes, H., and Houghtons, Ltd. July 3. Cameras enlarging.-Daylight enlargers are constructed with cardboard sides which are strengthened along the edges. The sides a, Figs. 1 and 2, are glued or otherwise fixed into beadings b of wood, and project beyond the ends of the beadings to connect with the end frames c, c<1>.
Patent GB-190620697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Talking Machines
Inventor: WICKE REINHARD
Filed: 1906-09-18
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 20,697. Wicke, R. Sept. 18. Trumpets.-The sound-conducting device of a talking-machine concealed in a case or basket A and surrounded by flowers, has the shape of flowers or leaves e which branch out from the sound arm.
Patent GB-190622045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tyres for Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: KINGSFORD EDWARD CLAUDE
Filed: 1906-10-05
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 22,045. Kingsford, E. C. Oct. 5. Spring wheels ; tyres, pneumatic. - A metal or other rigid tread ring a is supported on a pneumatic tube g and connected to the rim e by flexible non-extensible side members n, Fig. 4, in the form of a peripherally-divided outer cover reinforced with flexible chain armour k. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the flexible metallic side member consists of a cable lacing f embracing hooks d, c, on the rim and tread member respectively.
Patent GB-190628223-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Glazing Biscuits and the like.
Inventor: RUMMEL WALTER
Filed: 1906-12-11
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 28,223. Rummel, W., and Schmidt, F. Dec. 11. Coating surfaces with liquids.-In a machine for applying a coating of sugar or other suitable liquid material to biscuits or similar article, an endless conveyer belt t is given an intermittent motion by a square or other angular roller V, which is driven through gearwheels o, p, a ratchet q, and a pawl r operated by an eccentric s on the driving-shaft through connecting-rods u, n and a rocking lever x; it is arranged that the roller turns through a halfrevolution for each turn of the driving-shaft. The belt dips into the sugar or other glazing-material in a pan a, leaving which it passes between two doctors, of which the inner b scrapes the belt closely while the outer one c permits the belt to pass with an even coating of the material. After passing over the roller W, the belt is fed with biscuits which it conveys first to the position shown, above the roller V, and then in the next half-revolution to a corresnonding position below the under surface of the roller, when they are pushed off by a reciprocating plate m and fall with the glazed side uppermost on to a second belt A, which conveys them through a drying-chamber B heated by coils C. The scraper m is operated by connecting-rods D, F and pivoted rocking levers G, H, the latter carrying a roller I kept in engagement with a cam K by the weight N. The feeding-arrangement consists of a table d reciprocated by levers driven by the main shaft. A fixed cross-piece e adjustable across the width of the table, is provided with a number of adjustable division plates g. The biscuits are placed on the table between the partitions g, and the backward movement of the table d causes the cross-pieca e to push them on to the belt t. The roller V may be of triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, or octagonal section, if preferred.