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Patent GB-190313472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in connection with Sewage Works for Controlling Passage of Sewage thereto according to Requirements and for use in other Cases where it is Desirable to similarly Control the Passage of Liquids
Inventor: TOOLEY HERBERT
Filed: 1903-06-16
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 13,472. Tooley, H. June 16. Actuating valves; sliding valves.-The flow of sewage or other liquid is automatically regulated so that an amount greater than say thrice, the normal flow cannot pass. The sluice valve f is supported by a rod g upon a cam i carried by a spur-wheel j, which is driven by clockwork and makes one revolution in 24 hours. The size of the aperture c varies inversely as the vertical radius of the cam from the shaft at any given moment. The shape of the cam is plotted according to the normal flow at each hour of the day as found by experiment. To provide for automatic stoppage of the apparatus at a time when the valve f is fully open, the apparatus is started with the lowest part of the cam in action, a stop being suitably arranged to arrest the descent of the clock-weight.
Patent GB-190314555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Devices for Electric Motors
Inventor: LINDQUIST DAVID LEONARD
Filed: 1903-06-30
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 14,555. Lindquist, D. L. June 30. Motors, controlling.-In starting direct-current motors, the resistances are cut out automatically in accordance with the fluctuations of the current, preferably acting through an induction coil. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement, in which 2 is a directcurrent motor with shunt field 3 and series field 4, and resistances 5, 6, and 7. The primary 22 of a transformer E is arranged in one of the mains. Across the mains are arranged solenoids A, B, C, D having two windings, one 10 being too weak to lift the cores though strong enough to hold up when raised, and the other 9 strong enough to lift the cores. The cores are of different lengths, so that they act successively. Any other arrangement of core may be employed if the successive action is obtained. The circuit of the coils 9 is controlled by a contact 25 carried by the core of a solenoid 24 in the secondary circuit of the transformer E. The circuit of the coils 10 is controlled by a contact 29 on the core of a solenoid G. When the switch 1 is closed, current flows through the motor, all the resistances, and the primary coil 22. The solenoid 24 is excited, its core raised, and the contact 29 closed. When the current has steadied, the coil 24 is no longer excited, and its core drops, closing the circuit of the strong coils 9 by means of the contact 25. The core of the solenoid D is raised, and the resistance 7 is short-circuited by the contact 13. A rush of current then ensues, and the coil 24 is again excited, lifting the core and breaking contact at 25. As the motor speeds up, the core of the solenoid 24 again drops, and the coil 9 of the solenoid C is excited, and the resistance 6 cut out, and so on with the other solenoids.
Patent GB-190317085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lids for Milk Cans.
Inventor: GARNER ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-08-06
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 17,085. Garner, A. Aug. 6. Milk cans.-In order that the lid of a milk can may fit tightly, the rim a (shown in section) is made slightly conical, and is covered with a ring b of rubber or cork. The rubber or cork b is shown resting on a shoulder g formed by bending the edge of the rim a, but it may extend round the edge of the rim and underneath the flange f.
Patent GB-190317355-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Sheep Shears.
Inventor: HARTREE HENRY
Filed: 1903-08-10
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 17,355. Hartree, H. March 4, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Shears. - Bow sheep-shears are made so that when held on edge and looked at in the direction of the arrow, the upper blade overlaps the lower one on the right side, not on the left as is ordinarily the case.
Patent GB-190321045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hopper Dredgers or Barges
Inventor: BENNIK HENDRIK
Filed: 1903-10-01
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 21,045. Bennik, H., and Goedkoop, P. Oct.1. Dumping-vessels.-Relates to hopper dredgers or barges so constructed as to be readily emptied. Pivotally-suspended partitions a divide the interior into three compartments, of which the central one is emptied by opening the folding doors c by a suitable device d. On withdrawing the bolts b from the sockets f, the material in the side compartments moves the partitions a and is thus diicharged, whereupon the partitions fall back into an approximately-vertical position. Tappets or catches e on the doors ensure the proper closure of the partitions.
Patent GB-190324746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rails for Tramways and Railways.
Inventor: WINTERBURN GEORGE
Filed: 1903-11-13
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 24,746. Winterburn, G. Nov. 13. Rails; rail bonds; chairs; sleepers.-Relates to rails, rail bonds, chairs and sleepers for tramways and railways and consists in constructing the chairs and rails so that the rails may be easily removed or replaced without disturbing the surrounding surfaces. Figs. 2 and 3 show transverse sectional elevations of the chairs, sleepers, and rails as fixed together. The sleepers A, which are made of metal filled with cement or the like, are laid longitudinally with their ends " stepped " as shown in Fig. 5. Upon these sleepers continuous lengths of rail supports or chairs B are laid, in which the rails D are made to fit. A portion, or the whole of one side, of the supports B is made detachable, and round these parts boxes or recesses C are provided. The rails D are placed in, or removed from, the supports B through the recesses C and the detachable part of the chairs The head of the rail may either be provided with the usual groove D<1>, or it may be plain, as in Fig. 2, in which case a plate F is bolted to the side of the support. In the latter case, the groove is deeper and may be drained at intervals by bevelling the adjacent ends of some of the supports B. In the case of electric railways and tramways, the rail ends are electrically connected by a small plug E placed in corresponding holes in the ends of each section.
Patent GB-190324788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Hoists or Windlasses.
Inventor: REICHWALD AUGUST
Filed: 1903-11-14
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 24,788. Reichwald, A., [Krupp Akt.-Ges., F.]. Nov. 14. Hoists; windlasses.-Relates to automatic brakes, clutches, or self-sustaining gear for hoists or windlasses of the kind in which a brake ratchet-wheel G is clamped to the handle shaft A between the disc F and the screwed-pinion B under the pull of the load, and consists in rendering the action more certain by inserting, between the shaft A and the pinion B or other part gearing with the winding- barrel, a spring capable of turning the shaft A in the pinion B with sufficient force to clamp the disc G when the handle is released. The spring D may be of spiral form with one end connected to a collar C fast on the shaft A, and the other to the pinion B. Where the screw thread is of very quick pitch, the spring may operate axially.
Patent GB-190328409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feeding Cards for Flax
Inventor: YOUNG GEORGE CHARLES GILLESPIE
Filed: 1903-12-28
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 28,409. Young, G. C. G., Waddell, M. M., and Mackie, J. Dec. 28. Carding - engines. - Flax or tow is fed to carding-machines in the form of a lap, previously prepared in any suitable machine, such as that described in Specification No. 19,574, A.D. 1903. The lap is supported on the travelling feed-apron of the carding-engine, or upon a pair of rollers rotating at the same speed as the apron, and is unwound at the same surface speed so that the fibres are not strained. The position of the lap upon the feeding-apron is controlled by means of a hanger or hook engaging with the central rod or core. The hanger, which may be weighted if desired, is raised or lowered by means of a rack and pinion, operated by a hand-wheel ; a pawl may be provided to retain the lap in any desired position.
Patent GB-190401768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerating Apparatus
Inventor: HELM WILHELM
Filed: 1904-01-23
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 1768. Helm, W. Jan. 23. Refrigerating. - The liquid from a cooling - mixture, after circulating round a cooling- chamber or apparatus, is returned to the vessel containing the cooling- mixture and sprayed therein. A vessel a containing a cooling-mixture, such as ice and salt, is provided with an outlet pipe c, through which liquid is withdrawn by a pump d and supplied to a cooling-apparatus f. The cooling liquid from the apparatus f then passes to removable spray pipes l arranged near the lower end of the vessel a. The spray pipes l which have downwardly-directed perforations, pass through the sides of the vessel a to a surrounding pipe connected to a branch pipe, which is removably connected by flanges to the pipe g leading from the cooling-apparatus. The pipe c is fitted with a longitudinal strainer o, Fig. 3, which is attached at one end to a removable cover p. The other end of the strainer o bears against the stem of a valve n so as to hold the valve open when the sieve is in position. The valve n closes by gravity when the strainer is withdrawn. The entrance to the pipe c is also covered by a strainer n.
Patent GB-190402004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guide Rollers for Paper Machines and the like.
Inventor: STOBIE WILLIAM HENNERY
Filed: 1904-01-26
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 2004. Stobie, W. H. Jan. 26. Paper machines; cylinders. - A covering of rubber, felt, &c. is applied to the guide-rollers 2 of paper machines &c. to increase the frictional contact with the wire or felt 1.
Patent GB-190404111-A (GB)
Title: Method of Producing Uncompressed Tablets, Drops, Cakes and the like from Chemical and other Powdered or Crystallized Substances.
Inventor: STERNE THEODOR
Filed: 1904-02-18
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4111. SternÚ, T. Feb. 18. Packing chemicals &c. - Any shape is permanently given to powdered or crystallized chemicals, such as bath preparations, and other substances, to facilitate packing, by moistening with water or some innocuous adhesive substance, and crystallizing or drying in moulds of paper, wood, tin, &c. having the required shape. The material may be allowed to remain in the moulds, which then serve as containers or wrappers.
Patent GB-190405911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manufacturing and Mixing Gases.
Inventor: LOOMIS BURDETT
Filed: 1904-03-10
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 5911. Loomis, B., and Pettibone, H. March 10. Gas-producers.-Two cupola generators A, B, charged with coal, coke, or wood, are worked alternately with air and steam, and the water gas is stored in a holder and delivered in any desired proportion with the producer gas into a second holder. The generators A, B are provided at the top with lids x and a connecting-pipe C, and deliver through pipes D', D at the bottom. When making producer gas, the lids x are opened and both the delivery pipes D', D are used. When making water gas, the generators are worked in reversible series, and steam is supplied by a lower branch s<1> of pipes S, S<1>. Upper branches s are provided on the pipes S, S' so that a mixture of water gas and producer gas can be obtained. The generators A, B deliver to a tubular boiler E, which serves to cool the gas and utilize the heat for producing steam. The pipes S, S<1> may be connected with the boiler E.
Patent GB-190409146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toilet Requisites
Inventor: HIDES ZILLAH
Filed: 1904-04-21
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 9146. Hides, Z., and Hides, E. P. April 21. Supporting lamps.-An incandescent lamp and a reflector are fitted behind an unsilvered part of a hand-mirror, and at the front, a lens D is cemented to the face of the glass, or received by an opening in the mirror. Covered wires pass to a battery through the handle B, which may be fitted with a plug connection F and a switch E. The lamp and reflector may be made to swivel so that a light may be thrown on the face of the mirror.
Patent GB-190409175-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Impregnating and Dyeing Wood.
Inventor: KRON GEORG
Filed: 1904-04-21
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 9175. Kron, G. April 21. Sleepers; wood, preserving.-In apparatus for impregnating and dyeing wood, the case a to which the liquid is supplied under pressure has an annular space into which a hose c of rubber or other flexible material filled with fluid is placed to ensure a tight joint. The hose may be strengthened by covering it with a non-elastic material c such as a thread stockinette, which may have wired edges as shown and is thus prevented from getting between the wood and the cover-plate d. In a modification, an open ring f, Fig. 3, is used instead of the hose. For non- circular sections, such as sleepers, Fig. 4, the hose may be composed so as to overlap and cause a wedging action at g. In the latter case, the axial pressure is taken up by a plate or cover h.
Patent GB-190417995-A (GB)
Title: Improved Finger Guard for Collar and Shirt Ironing Machines and the like.
Inventor: BLACKBURN ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-08-19
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 17,995. Blackburn, A., and Thorpe, A. E. Aug. 19. Ironing-machines.-A finger-guard consists of a curved plate A which slides at its ends in grooves formed between the brackets B and springs C screwed to their 'bottom. The brackets are provided with projections P for preventing the plate A from sliding too far forward.
Patent GB-190426901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stands for Showing and Stocking Brushes, Fruit and like Goods.
Inventor: KENDRICK JOHN BLOOR
Filed: 1904-12-09
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 26,901. Kendrick, J. B. Dec. 9. Displaying and storing. -Stands for displaying and storing brushes, fruit, and other articles consist of a number of sets of double racks. In Fig. 1, they are shown all in. t e g r a l with a suitable base B provided with drawers C. Broom-heads are supported on the racks, the handles depending between. Hooks may be provided for supporting the articles, or shelves may rest on the cross-pieces A<3> for the same purpose. In Fig. 4, the end pairs A are shown integral with the base B and connected by a crosspiece C<1> to which a pair A' is pivoted as shown. Other pairs A<2> may be centrally pivoted. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the racks are arranged to revolve upon a central pillar, the frame having a hollow sleeve adjustable upon the rod F by means of a collar G and nut, Fig. 6. The Provisional Specification states that pivoted racks such as A' may be linked together at their front ends to keep any required distance between them, while the cross-bars of each rack may be movable and supported by suitable means. The central post in the form shown in Fig. 2 may have an elbow joint or be made telescopic for purposes of adjustment, while the stand itself may be arranged to expand, or contract in height, diameter, or width ; or the divisions may be arranged to close or open relatively to one another to vary the capacity of the stand.
Patent GB-190427817-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or in connection with the Ventilation of Water Closets.
Inventor: WYNN ARTHUR ERNEST
Filed: 1904-12-20
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 27,817. Wynn, A. E. Dec. 20. Ventilating closets.-The seat is spaced from the rim b by pieces d and bears a rim e to deflect the entering current of air downwards. At the bottom of the basin are holes f, i opening into a passage g leading to the shaft h. The upper holes i prevent the suction of water into the shaft in case the lower ones become covered with water, and are of smaller area than the latter. A draught is induced by means of an electric fan j, gas burner, or the like. Air passages may be formed on the rim of the basin, as may also the depending flange e.
Patent GB-190429650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing upon Dyed or Coloured Paper.
Inventor: FIELDING ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 29,650. Fielding, A. Dec. 31. Coloured paper; materials, fibrous.-Paper treated with viscose and coloured or dyed is printed with resist and discharge-colour patterns by means of engraved rollers after the manner of ordinary calico-printing. The viscose and colour may be incorporated with the paper pulp, or after manufacture as described in Specification No. 2323, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Cutting &c.]. In place of viscose, other suitable cellulose solutions may be employed.
Patent GB-190503404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Generator or like Furnaces.
Inventor: CADDY THOMAS EDWARD
Filed: 1905-02-18
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 3404. Caddy, T. E. Feb. 18. Smoke-consuming; fire-bars and grates; air, supplying.-To effect combustion of smoke in steamgenerator and like furnaces, air is supplied by steam-jet draught-inducing apparatus from an air chamber beneath the dead-plate through hollow fire-bars to the space behind the bridge. The air chamber E is formed by the dead-plate, an auxiliary plate beneath the latter, and the front ends of the fire-bars, which are supported by the dead-plate. One or more steam jets F, in connexion with the boiler, are arranged within the chamber E to induce a draught through the firebars. A door J hinged upon the auxiliary plate and actuated by links K, K<1> is provided for closing the front ends of the hollow fire-bars. The latter are preferably of the kind described in Specification No. 16,404, A.D. 1890, but they may be made in sections, as shown, the inner tubes of the front sections engaging with sockets in the rear sections. The front ends of the bars are also provided with bell-mouths.
Patent GB-190506713-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Chimney Pot Cowl or Ventilator for Preventing Downdraught.
Inventor: BARTON WALTER
Filed: 1905-03-30
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 6713. Barton, W. March 30. Chimney and ventilating - shaft tops.-A T-headed rotating cowl is provided at the outlets B, C with hinged flaps D, E, which normally hang open, but are closed by the pressure of the wind. The flaps may be connected by an adjustable bar, as shown in dotted lines, or they may be provided with small extensions resting on the top of the cowl, so as to limit the amount of opening.
Patent GB-190509968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Head-coverings.
Inventor: HEWERDINE ERNEST GILBERT
Filed: 1905-05-11
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 9968. Hewerdine, E. G. May 11. Helmets; straw hats; felt hats; ventilating; hats fitted with double crowns and separate brims.-A sweat band a, Fig. 1, and an upper band c are connected together by strips of cane, bone, &c., and the whole is fastened to an outer cover e by stitching at f. In a modification, Fig. 2, the inner frame is made detachable and is secured by spring studs l. In place of the cane strips, the frame maybe made of one piece of felt provided with several circular holes j. Holes m in the top of the crown are covered by a cap n which is screwed into a nut p, fitted in the inner crown. Air can pass through holes q in the sides of the cap.
Patent GB-190517711-A (GB)
Title: Improved Setting Key for Setting the Firing Charge Rings of Time Fuzes.
Filed: 1905-09-01
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 17,711. Rheinische Metallwaaren und Maschinenfabrik. Dec. 21, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Fuses for projectiles.-Relates to keys for setting time-fuses, and consists in providing means for setting the fuse correctly whichever way the key is rotated. A graduated ring A, Fig. 1, with a handle H is clamped in any position by a set-screw to a ring D screwed on to a guide-ring C adapted to fit on to the nose of the projectile. Between the rings A, C is located a ring B provided with a projection d and a slot e. The length of the slot is equal to the combined width of a stud f on the ring c, the projection d on the ring B, and a stud k, Fig. 9, on the adjustable ring E. In use, the stud k enters a recess c in the ring A, which is previously set to the required position relatively to the rings C, D, and the key is rotated until the projection d strikes the stop l on the fuse plate G. In one direction of rotation, the fuse will be corfectly set, but in the other direction the thickness or the projection d and stud k have to be compensated for. This is effected by rotating the key until the stud f strikes the end of the slot e. The supports b for the handle H are cut away and the ring A is bevelled at its inner periphery so that the graduations on the fuse may be readily observed. In a modification, the ring B is integral with the ring C, and the projection d is carried by a slide having a limited movement in a circularly-shaped slot in the ring.
Patent GB-190522006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carving Knives and Slicing Devices.
Inventor: LAMPSON SOPHIA LADY
Filed: 1905-10-28
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 22,006. Lampson, Sophia, Lady. Oct. 28. Carving and like knives; pocket and like knives; bread cutters. - In a multi-bladed knife, for slicing meat, fish, game, bread, or vegetables, the bladesa are secured by a pivot pin c and locking- pin e, Fig. 1, and are made adjustable by various means. Washers g, Figs. 1, 3, and 7, of varying thicknesses may be employed. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, a screw k, acting through the screwed part l of the blade, affects the springs j, which yield equally. A variable threaded screw, or a multi-threaded screw n, Fig. 5, may be employed. In a modification, one blade is permanently secured to a removable side p, Fig. 2, of the handle, and is detachably secured to the remainder of the handle by headed studs, and keyhole slots r, Figs. 2 and 6, or by a spring clip. An adjustable guide may be secured to the outside blade. The blades may fold down, wholly or partly, into the handle.
Patent GB-190522963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Butt Hinges
Inventor: PHIPPS WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1905-11-09
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 22,963. Phipps, W. C. Nov. 9 Hinges. - B u t t hinges for doors &c. in which one or more flaps are hinged about a hinge pin have the socket pieces provided with slots B by means of which the flaps can be detached from the flattened hinge C when swung into prearranged positions. A stop F is provided to rest on the plate G when the hinge is used to carry an horizontal flap for writing or the like.
Patent GB-190600988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Producing Electricity.
Inventor: TOERLEY JOSEPH DE
Filed: 1906-01-13
Granted: 1907-01-12
Abstract: 9 8 8. T÷rley, J. de, and Benk÷, E. Jan. 13. Primary batteries.-Relates to batteries in which carbon, impregnated with a heated strongly oxidizing fluid, is used as an electrode with an alkaline electrolyte. In one form of apparatus, a hollow carbon cylinder provided with inlet and outlet apertures is inserted in a vessel of zinc, lead, or other metal ; the vessel is filled with soda lye or sodium carbonate solution, and a heated chromic acid solution is passed through the carbon cylinder and then through a heating - apparatus before returning to the carbon. A carbon vessel may be substituted for the metal vessel. Heated vapour, for instance, nitric acid vapour, or sprayed chromic acid solution may be employed. Instead of using a continuous circulation, the hollow cylinder may be filled from time to time with hot liquid, the cooled liquid being drawn off. In another form of the apparatus, a hollow carbon is inserted in, say, a zinc vessel which contains asbestos wool saturated with soda lye from, say, a vessel connected to the zinc vessel by a pipe the carbon is filled with chromic acid solution and the whole is heated from the outside.