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Patent GB-190423720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Erection of Concrete Walls or Structures.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-11-02
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 23,720. Boult, A. J., [Metcalf Co., J. S.]. Nov. 2. Grain bins.-Relates to the continuous construction of the walls of concrete buildings, such as grain bins, by means of moulding-apparatus, which is raised as the work progresses. The apparatus proper, shown in vertical section in Figs. 1, 7, and 8, and in horizontal section in Figs. 5 and 10, consists of an outer and inner mould-section A, B, formed of match board a nailed to upper and lower ribs b, b<1> united by bolts c and at intervals by vertical timbers d d<1> passing through the upper and lower ribs b, b<1>, between strips e attached to the upper and lower ribs by angle-irons f, f<1> and secured together by bolts g. Spacing-timbers h, h', placed between the timbers d, d, are united thereto by bolts h<2> and keys h<3>, Fig. 7. The members of each pair of timbers d are faced with metal plates p<1>, to which are riveted iron bars p bent to form a clamping-brace for adjusting the moulds by means of nuts p<4>. The timbers h carry plates n perforated to allow metal bars F, engaging with horizontal bars G, to pass through. The scaffolding C consists of an outer series of legs i corresponding in number to the frames connecting the mould-sections, each leg consisting of two sets of timbers i<1> bolted together, so as to break joint. The inner scaffold consists of four similar legs k connected by side-bars k<1> and cross-pieces k<4>. The external members are connected to the internal ones by radial cross-pieces k<2> placed at vertical intervals and joined at the ends by bars k<3>. The timbers d' are connected to the inner scaffolding by floor beams l bearing a floor m, and diametrically-opposite members h are connected by tierods o. In the erection of the building, the mould with its framework attached and the first parts of the scaffolding are placed on the foundation and supported by screw jacks H situated under each beam l near the junction with the inner mould-section and under each corner k of the scaffold C. As the wall grows, the mould is raised by the screws, blocks under the screws being used, if necessary, until high enough for the first timbers i<1> to be attached to the beams d' of the inner mouldsection, as shown in Fig. 11.
Patent GB-190424336-A (GB)
Title: Artificial Composition Fuel and Process of Producing same.
Inventor: CARPENTER CHARLES HENDERSON
Filed: 1904-11-10
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 24,336. Carpenter, C. H., and Davis, S. L. Nov. 10. Fuel; peat.-A composition fuel is made by subjecting an intimate mixture of dry peat or decayed vegetable matter with small quantities of salt and resin to a high pressure. The fuel may be compressed to any form, but preferably is made into small blocks resembling in size those of egg coal or stove coal. The resin is added as a binder, and the salt to eliminate soot in burning.
Patent GB-190425204-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Separating Solid Particles from each other and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: MACQUISTEN ARTHUR PENRHYN STAN
Filed: 1904-11-19
Granted: 1905-12-19
Abstract: 25,204. Macquisten, A. P. S. Nov. 19. Washing ores &c.-In a method of separating solid particles of different kinds, such as metalliferous matter from gangue, the mixture, such as an ore pulp, is introduced into a slowly revolving horizontal or slightly inclined cylinder b, the internal surface of which may be helically or otherwise corrugated. The cylinder is partly filled with or immersed in water or other liquid, which liquid or the ore pulp may have been treated with a small percentage of a mineral acid or soluble salt. By the rotation of the cylinder, the particles are brought to or through the liquid surface, and the gangue particles sink, while the metalliferous particles are carried away on the surface, and pass to a settling-tank g, from which the overflow liquid is passed to tanks h, i. The particles subsiding in the tank d may be passed through a second similar separating-apparatus b<1>, in communication with the tanks g, h. Longitudinal baffles n may be provided in the cylinders b, b<1>, and, when a number of cylinders discharge into one vessel d, baffles may be provided therein between the adjacent cylinders. Conveyers of other forms may be used, such as a series of cones o, Fig. 4, rotating in a fixed vessel, or a travelling band q, Fig. 5, which may be guided into and out of liquid in a fixed vessel. In some cases, oscillation instead of rotation of the conveying-devices may be employed. The removal of the separated mineral particles from the neighbourhood of the conveyer may be assisted by air jets.
Patent GB-190502916-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Instantly Regulating and Adjusting "to any desired Angle of Inclination", of Hanging Pictures or other such like things
Inventor: HOSKING EDWARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-02-13
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 2916. Hosking, E. J. Feb. 13. Cleats or holders. -A cleat or holder, for use with picture cords in adjusting the inclination of pictures, comprises two metal rings G joined by a flattened shank H, Fig. 10. The metal is soft enough to be bent so that the inclination of the eyes can be suited to the thickness of cord.
Patent GB-190508519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Closing Devices for Bottles or the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 8519. Boult, A. J., [Vuillermet, A., and Henry, A.]. April 20. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Bottles &c., non-refillable.-A closing-device for bottles, flasks, &c. comprises a tube a terminating in a conical portion b on which seats a cup valve c. This valve is adapted to slide on a tubular guide d connected to a disk e, which fits the upper end of the tube a, and, when in its normal position, it is closed by an enlarged portion g at the end of the guide d. Both the disk e and the guide d are provided with ribs f, while the disk is further provided with passages h partly closed by a plate i for preventing the valve from being tampered with. When the bottle &c. is inverted, the valve rises until it meets the ribs f, and the liquid flows out, following the path indicated by the arrows in Fig. 1, but if any attempt is made to refill the bottle, the liquid fills the valve c and forces it on to its seat. In some cases, the bottle neck is shaped to form a seating for the valve c.
Patent GB-190510100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Overhead Current Collectors for Electric Railways and Tramways.
Inventor: PLATTE PAUL
Filed: 1905-05-13
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 10,100. Platte, P. May 14, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Electric railways and tramways on the overhead-conductor system in which collectors of the Siemen's bow type are used.. Collectors.-Relates to the construction of bows or collectors, and also to means for supporting and controlling them. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation and Fig. 2 a plan of a collector, in which two. bows are used. The bows are supported on a frame consisting of four upwardly-converging rods 8, jointed together at their upper ends at 10 and pivoted at their lower ends to cranks 4 which can turn on the horizontal shafts 3. The frame is kept in its raised position by the pull of the spring 16 on the lever 13, or other suitable device, which is connected at its ends to the cranks 4. The frame is lowered by pulling on the rope 17. The bows can also be drawn down into a horizontal position by pulling on the rope 34, which causes the arm 32 to rotate the bell-crank lever 27, connected by the ropes 29, 30 to the bows. Springs 20 conduct the current to the motors and keep the bows in their working position ; the bows can also automatically reverse. To prevent the bows from getting interlocked, a centre bar 24 is provided. A single bow could be used in the form shown in Fig. 1 by attaching it to the common point 10 of the two sets of bars. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which three or more bows can be used. The cellector is also shown, in the Specification, as adapted for taking current from conductors placed at the side of the track. Fig. 4 shows a bow in which springs 43 are introduced in the sides and in the bar 24 in order that the bow may adapt itself to inequalities in the heights of the conductors 44, 45.
Patent GB-190510828-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Overhead Travelling Hoist or "Jenny" for Electric or other Power, and Runway for the same.
Inventor: PEAKE ASHLEY CROSTHWAITE
Filed: 1905-05-24
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 10,828. Peake, A. C., and Crosthwaite, J. R. May 24. Elevated railways. - Relates to an overhead travelling hoist or jenny for electric or other power with or without lifting - apparatus, and consists in constructing the traveller so that it may be guided at junctions without movable points. Fig. 2 shows a pair of bogies c, c' for supporting a hoist. The travelling wheels d run on the bottom flange of the joist a, and for use in passing junctions, auxiliary wheels d' are mounted on the axle e. Fig. 1 shows the traek with the carriage passing a junction. The joists a, b are cut away to allow the frame to pass round the curve, and the portions a<1> are thickened underneath. The auxiliary rails f, f<1> of channel section serve to support the outer wheels d' when the inner wheels d are passing a gap. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement for guiding the carriage at a junction. A lever g controlled by the operator actuates the rollers h, h<1> adapted to bear on the side beams f, f<1>. When the carriage passes a junction, one or other of the rollers h is lifted, and the carriage is steered into one or other of the two directions. The invention is stated to be applicable to travelling carriages in general.
Patent GB-190511210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: WEIKERT ALVIN WESLEY
Filed: 1905-05-29
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 11,210. Weikert, A. W. May 29. Bottles, non-refillable.- The neck of the bottle is provided with a flange 11 adapted to receive a sleeve 14 formed with a contracted liquid passage 16, in which a valve 28 is normally seated. Above the valve seat, the sleeve is flared outwards and formed with pouring-lips 18. The sleeve is held in position by a cap 20, locked in the bottle neck by springs 12 and formed with liquid ports 26 situated below the lips 18. The parts can all be made of glass or similar non- corrodible material.
Patent GB-190513437-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fog-signalling Apparatus for Railways and the like.
Inventor: WAGHORN RICHARD
Filed: 1905-06-29
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 13,437. Waghorn, R., Waghorn, R., and Turner, W. June 29. Detonator apparatus.-Detonators are carried in radial slots on a disk and are pushed outwards on to the rail by a cam-plate acting against projections on the carriers as the disk is moved round by means of ratchets and pawl operated from the signal cabin. The disk a is moved forward by means of the ratchet-wheel e, which engages the pawl f of the lever f. The lever f is attached to the ordinary signal wire. Backward movement is prevented by the weighted lever k<1> engaging projections l on the underside of the disk. Projections a<4> on the detonator holders engage the fixed plate h, first on the outer edge h<1> by which they are pushed outwards to the rail, and then on the inner edge of the part h' by which they are returned inwards after explosion. An oblique plate m may be fixed in order to ensure the detonator running on to the rail. The whole apparatus is fitted beneath a cover d.
Patent GB-190517258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Fabric suitable for Pneumatic Tyres of Motor Cars and other Carriages
Inventor: GAUTIER CLAUDE MARIE
Filed: 1905-08-25
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 17,258. Gautier, C. M. Aug. 25. Metallic fabrics ; mixed fabrics.-A fabric for use in pneumatic tyres is made up from threads consisting of light flexible metallic chains sheathed with cotton or other textile material which is proofed with rubber or covered with a wrapping of raw rubber. In some cases, the textile covering may be omitted. The threads may be woven into a fabric in the usual manner, either alone or in combination with cotton &c. threads ; or lengthS of the chain may be incorporated with rubber by rolling. Any non-sulphurous rubber or compound may be used.
Patent GB-190520345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Mariner's Compass.
Inventor: MACKAY ERIC
Filed: 1905-10-09
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 20,345. Mackay, E. Oct. 9. Compasses, magnetic.-Relates. to the suspension of the gimbal ring which supports the compass bowl. The bent ends of the flat suspension spring e are fixed in saw cuts in the bolts c, which are supported on the bracket b. The compression spring f is fixed to the spring e, and is supported on the flat tops of the bolts, the.ends being provided with ro!lers to reduce friction. The link g carries the knife-edge suspension. In a modification Fig. 4, the link o is suspended from a block n fixed in the angle of the bent spring m, or 'two springs connected by a chain may be used.
Patent GB-190520792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Steering Hand Wheels of Motor Road Vehicles
Inventor: MERCIER PIERRE
Filed: 1905-10-13
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 20,792. Mercier, P. Oct. 13. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the steering hand-wheels of motor-cars and consists in making the spokes flexible and connecting them resiliently to the hub and rim, in order to minimize the vibrations transmitted to the driver's hands. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, the spokes s are formed of superposed strips of metal, and are free to move at one or both ends in sockets a supported by springs o, o<1> at the inner and outer ends, and by side spiral springs contained in tubes t. In a modified arrangement, the spokes have rubber tips fitting rubber sockets in the hub or rim or both. In the construction shown in Fig. 4, the spokes s<5> are in two parts, one of which carries a pin p<1> moving in a slot in the other part, a spring f being interposed.
Patent GB-190522900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Process for the Sulphatisation of Ores and their By-products.
Inventor: ENKE ERNST
Filed: 1905-11-08
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 22,900. Enke, E. Nov. 8. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Zinc sulphate; sodium sulphate; sulphates.-In a process for sulphatizing zinc and other ores and their by-products, the ore &c. is mixed with sodium bisulphate and ferrous sulphate, and heated with exclusion of air to a temperature just sufficient to decompose the ferrous sulphate but not the other sulphates which are formed. Upon lixiviation, the residue contains the iron in the form of oxide, which gives it a market value, and the solution contains sodium sulphate and zinc or other sulphate.
Patent GB-190524626-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Wheel Tyre for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: RENDALL WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-11-28
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 24,626. Rendall, W. Nov. 28. Spring wheels.-A series of metal studs 4, Fig. 1, each supported on a rubber or spring cushion 6, are arranged to project through holes in the rim segments 1, each of which has lugs 9 adapted to receive transverse securing-bolts. In a modification, the elastic backing may be a continuous rubber band, as shown in Fig. 11, and the studs 4 may be formed in sets on a common backing spaced by ribs 12 on the rim segments 1.
Patent GB-190525010-A (GB)
Title: Process for Bleaching and Sterilizing Corn and its Products
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN OTTO
Filed: 1905-12-02
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 25,010. Zimmermann,O., and Buchenau, C. H. Dec. 2. Preserving grain &c.-Corn and its products are bleached and sterilized by treatment with a weak aqueous solution of sodium hydrosulphite or other salt of bydrosulpburous acid. The wheat, rye, &c. are moistened with the solution and then left for a few hours in the drying-silo, after which the grain may be washed in water.
Patent GB-190526037-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Automatic Candle Extinguisher
Inventor: BORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-12-14
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 26,037. Borge, W. Dec. 14. Candle extinguishers.- Two flaps e, shaped as shown, are hinged to an adjustable collar a and are actuated by spiral springs g. The collar a is made in two halves with flanges connected together by spiral springs. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 21,905, A.D. 1891, and No. 15,416,A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190527057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swivelling Contacts for the Trolley Standards of Electric Tramcars and the like.
Inventor: MOUNTAIN MONTAGUE BROWN
Filed: 1905-12-28
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 27,057. Mountain, M. B., and Gibson, G. M. Dec. 28. Electric tramways on the overhead - conductor system. Collectors. - The cable from the trolley arm is connected at o to a divided collar l forming a swivelling contact with a block h which is insulated from the nut a on the head of the tension rod b by a bush g. The wires leading up from the standard j are connected to a conical plug i passing through the block b and secured in position by a nut k. The head e of the trolly arm is pivoted on bolts d, Fig. 2, to a block c mounted on the rod band bearing against the nut a. The block c is connected to the collar l by means of a bracket secured to an insulated projection p. When it is necessary to adjust the tension springs, which are preferably of the type described in Specification No. 27,069, A.D. 1905; the nut k is slackened and the tension rod b is turned by the nut a. By this means, the springs may be adjusted without rotating the connexions of the conducting wires. The swivelling head e is formed with an inspection opening w closed by a plate x.
Patent GB-190601639-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of Preparing Malt by Means of Chloride of Lime or other Hypochlorite Salts.
Inventor: EFFRONT JEAN
Filed: 1906-01-22
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 1639. Effront, J. Jan. 22. Malting. - Chloride of lime and other hypochlorites are used for steeping corn for the preparation of malt, and for treating the germinating malt, and also for washing green malt for use in the preparation of yeast or for distilling purposes. Neutralized solutions containing a defined proportion of chlorine are employed.
Patent GB-190606878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke Dispersers for Lamps and the like.
Inventor: DUDENEY HERBERT
Filed: 1906-03-22
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 6878. Dudeney, H., Goble, A., and Goble, E. March 22. Smut-catchers.-A rotary fan e, mounted in the open top of a comparatively flat and preferably conical ring a, is surmounted by a fluted or other cap d of greater diameter than the top of the ring a.
Patent GB-190610777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: JACOBI CARL
Filed: 1906-05-08
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 10.777. Jacobi, C. May 10, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Locomotive-type boilers; fire-boxes.-The inner and outer walls of the fire-box are corrugated, forming tubular passages which communicate through the narrow spaces between the corrugations. The passages open above into a steam receiver 4 connected with the receiver 5.
Patent GB-190612354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Baskets for Malt Kilns and other similar purposes.
Inventor: COUCHMAN HERBERT ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-05-28
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 12,354. Couchman, H. A. May 28. Kilns.-The fire-basket of a malt kiln or the like is provided with a metal ashpit c, having an air-tight door e and fitted with air-supplying trunks f having regulating-valves g.
Patent GB-190617358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Roller Blind Shutters.
Inventor: THORNTON JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1906-08-02
Granted: 1907-08-02
Abstract: 17,358. Thornton, J. E. Aug. 2. Shutters.-A roller-blind shutter is adapted for use either as a focal-plane or as a hood shutter. Fig. 1 shows the latter form. The rollers B, C are geared together by a chain to rotate in unison, and are wound for exposure by means of a sprocket F which drives the roller B through pinions b, b<1>. A chain E, carrying two pins e, e<1> as shown, passes round the sprocket F and a loose wheel F<1>. A spring clip G, which is moved for setting by a button G<2>, is connected by a chain to an adjustable spring G', Fig. 4, and is adapted, on release of a detent, to engage alternately with the pins e, e', thus winding the shutter alternately in each direction. A second detent may be arranged to arrest the shutter for a time exposure. The guides e<3> are shaped, as shown in Fig. 3, to allow the pin not in engagement to clear the clip G. A pneumatic buffer H<1> may be employed to regulate the speed. A double-blind shutter, which is described as a focal-plane shutter, has its four rollers for the two blinds adapted to rotate together, so that the two blinds move as one. A suitable clutch is fitted to allow of the adjustment of one roller to vary the exposure aperture, the size of which is indicated by an index operated by the clutch member. A spring clip G and pins e, e<1> are employed, as before. In a modification, the spring on release of a detent rotates a sprocketdriven pulley N, Fig. 18, carrying a racked connecting-rod M which gears with a pinion m on the spindle of the pinion b. A ratchet device allows of resetting without moving the pinion m, which, on a second release, is rotated in the opposite direction. The tension on the blinds may be maintained by a spring connexion betwen the driving-pulley and the roller spindle?. The shutter as above constructed is mounted on a plate R, Fig. 22, and enclosed in a tube-like casing R<1> of wood, papier mÔchÚ, or aluminium or other sheet metal, which may be suitably strengthened and decorated.
Patent GB-190618089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casement Opening and Closing Mechanism.
Inventor: LILLY JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-08-13
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 18,089. Lilly, J., and Cartland, J. H. Aug. 13. Window opening and closing apparatus.-Relates to casement-operating mechanism in which a revolving nut is made to travel along a screwed rod. The pulley nut 7 rotates on a screw 6 pivoted to the casement frame and has a boss 12 fitting into a box 10 in which it is held by riveting the end 15 over the washer 14. The box 10 is mounted on trunnion bearings 18, 18<a> on the casement and is provided with projections 19, 19<b>, 19‹, in order that the direction in which the cord is pulled may be varied.
Patent GB-190620907-A (GB)
Title: Improved Arrangement for Locking Sliding Doors and the like.
Inventor: DIERICKX JOSEPH HENRI
Filed: 1906-09-20
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 20,907. Dierickx, J. H. Sept. 20. Door holders for sliding doors &c. The pivoted catch i is mounted on the back of the door f, and is connected through a system of levers h, g, d to pivoted handles b, b<1> coacting with fixed handles a, a'. The catch is adapted to engage one of two stops l, m placed at the side of the roller track according as the door is closed or open.
Patent GB-190628902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway and like Lamps and Lanters.
Inventor: HAMM WILLIAM SEWALL
Filed: 1906-12-18
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 28,902. Hamm, W. S. Dec. 18. Signal lamps ; reflector holders.-The reflector F is held by a channel-shaped spat or seats L, p below, and a spring catch M, Q above the horizontal centre line. The seats and springs may be mounted on the reservoir A or on the lantern body.
Patent GB-190701213-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Guard for Hat Pin Points
Inventor: LIVSEY WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1907-01-17
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 1213. Livsey, W. R. Jan. 17. Pins, dress and like.-A point-protector for hatpins consists of a hollow head a containing a spring clip b formed of a strip which is bent so that the ends b<4>, b<5> overlap. The bowed part of the clip is slit to form gripping-tongues b<2>, b<3> which, where they meet, form an aperture b<1> which can be enlarged by compressing the sides of the spring by means of the projecting wings b<x>. Instead of having projecting wings, the sides of the head a may be made compressible. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 4016, A.D. 1895, No. 5134, A.D. 1905, and No. 1560, A.D. 1906.]