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Patent GB-190408966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators.
Inventor: JACOBSON SAMUEL HOUSTON
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 8966. Jacobson, S. H. April 19. Ventilating ships. -Ventilators are placed at the tops of shafts, each consisting of a cowl and revoluble valve. Figs. 1, 4, and 7 show three types of ventilator. The cowl 2, Fig. 1, carrying the valve 18 19, is revolubly mounted on the shaft 1 by a spindle 13 and friction rollers 14 ; by means of a vane, or by making the funnel 5 longer than the funnel 4, the descending portion 18 of the valve is always turned towards the wind. Sometimes four funnels are placed at right-angles in the sides of a fixed cowl, and then the valve 30, Figs. 4 and 7, is revolubly mounted in the latter, and is connected with a balanced vane 35. The wind, blowing through the cowl from the descending portion of the valve to the flat portion, causes an up-draught in the shaft 1, and fresh air, free from dirt and moisure, enters the valve in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-190410259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screens used for Sifting or Sorting Various Materials.
Inventor: CLEMENTS JAMES
Filed: 1904-05-04
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 10,259. Clements, J., and Knowling, G. May 4. Screening sand, ballast, grain, coal, &c.-In screens for sand, ballast, grain, coal, &c., the wires or rods are arranged transversely, and a plain surface is provided above them to receive the material as it is dropped or thrown upon the screen. Fig. 2 is a section of such a screen, which is provided with wings E, F, support B, and plain surface D. The transverse wires C are usually mounted loosely so that they may vibrate and prevent accumulation of material upon them. Large screens are provided with one or more longitudinal supporting- bars L. The effective width of the openings between the wires or rods is varied by changing the inclination of the screen.
Patent GB-190410687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Apparatus for the Transmission, of Messages, Parcels, Coin, and the like.
Inventor: CLARKE ROBERT
Filed: 1904-05-09
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 10,687. Clarke, R. May 9. Pneumatic despatch apparatus.-The entrance chamber of pneumatic apparatus for transmitting coins, parcels, messages, and the like is constructed in such a manner that a single operation suffices successively to seal the chamber, to regulate the air-pressure or vacuum valves, to close the valves, and finally to release the flap of the chamber. A handle m, Fig. 3, on a joint rigidly attached to a chamber k on a spindle j, is depressed, and forces a bar n, against the action of a spring p, to catch the flap a and hold it against a packing d. Further downward pressure causes the spindle j to move downwards against the action of a spring g, which is more rigid than the spring p, and so to open the valves f, and the parcel &c. is carried up the orifice b. On releasing the handle m, the action of the spring g first closes the valves f, and then the spring p releases the flap a from the catch o.
Patent GB-190410705-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable or Fixed Stand, for Hats, Cloaks, Umbrellas and the like.
Inventor: ENGLAND WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 10,705. England, W. H. May 10. Hooks.-In a portable or fixed hat, coat, and umbrella stand, the hooks e are made in pairs back to back, with a hole of the same section as the angle-bar d. This hole also receives the number tablets f, the whole being secured by the set-screw g.
Patent GB-190413376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: HEDLUND PER JOHAN
Filed: 1904-06-13
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 13,376. Hedlund, P. J. June 13, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam &c. turbines.-A multiple-expansion turbine is formed by arranging a number of double turbine wheels 6 on a common shaft 1, each wheel having a partition 7 which divides it into an inwardflow portion I with an expanding nozzle 8 fitted with blades and an outward-flow portion II with contracting outflow passages 9, also fitted with blades. The fluid-pressure inlet 11 has velocityincreasing nozzles 13 opening on to the inwardflow half of the first wheel, and the fluid then passes through apertures 10 near the hub into the outward - flow portion and is discharged through pressure-increasing nozzles. It then passes through the second wheel and so on. Leakage between the wheels is prevented by tongue-andgroove devices 29.
Patent GB-190414812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rings for the Protection of Corns and the like.
Inventor: DEGEN JOSEF
Filed: 1904-07-01
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 14,812. Degen, J. July 1. Corns and the like, treatment of.-A corn protector consists of a ring a of cottonwool, such as is used for surgical dressings, having both surfaces coated or impregnated with elastic binding- material, such as gelatine or the like. The usual layer of plaster and a securing-strap ara provided.
Patent GB-190418651-A (GB)
Inventor: PENTHER HERMANN
Filed: 1904-08-29
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 18,651. Penther, H. Aug. 29. Separating india-rubber.-Relates to an apparatus for separating vulcanized rubber from canvas, metal, or other coverings. The material is crushed by means of rollers a, a' provided with cutting or scraping teeth, from which the pulverized material falls on to a vibrating screen b consisting of a series of parallel tubes provided with holes in the upper side through which air is blown ; particles of fabric are blown into the receptacle c and the heavier particles of rubber and metal fall downwards into the fan d, from which they are thrown towards the receptacle g. The path of these particles is crossed by a current of air from the fan e, which blows the lighter particles of cleaned rubber into the receptacle h, the heavier metal particles being thrown into the vessel g.
Patent GB-190422585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Hoppers of Hopper Barges, Dredgers, or like Vessels, or Hoppers on Land.
Inventor: HOGG THOMAS WILLOCK
Filed: 1904-10-20
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 22,585. Hogg, T. W. Oct. 20. Dredgers; dumping - vessels. - An open-ended rectangular vessel A,with a pyramidal upper part, is pivoted about the discharge pipe F of a hopper barge or dredger The object is to enable the finer particles of the dredged materia to be separated from the effluent thereby increasing the rapidity of loading. The upper part of the vessel A is connected by a passage E to the discharge pipe F. In action, the vessel A is lowered to a horizontal position and afterwards to a vertical position with the open end below the surface of the liquid in the hopper. The vessel A will then be full of liquid, which is supported by atmospheric pressure. The upper portion of the contained liquid is removed by the syphonic action of the outlet E. Instead of being movable, the vessel A may be fixed, being then filled by the action of a pump or ejector.
Patent GB-190423293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Musical Instruments.
Filed: 1904-10-28
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 23,293. Lake, H. H., [Sterling Co.]. Oct. 28. Automatic instruments. -A pneumatic pianoplayer has the power pneumatics arranged vertically on a transverse valve-board, which contains the controlling- valves arranged in one plane, with means to control the hammer movements or the expression, and with means for regulating the tempo. Figs. 3 and 4 show the right and left hand ends respectively of the instrument in front view. The valve-board 2 supports the power-pneumatics 6, 7, 8, all of which are connected to the hammers 9. There are a high-pressure and two low - pressure bellows 54, 55, 56, an exhaust chamber, a pneumatic chamber 16 and motor valve-box 60, and connections from one of the low-pressure bellows to the pneumatic chamber and from the other lowpressure bellows to the motor valve - box, independent of the main exhaust chamber, which is connected to the pneumatic chamber 16 through the port 27. The instrument normally plays loud, but to obtain piano effects the port 62 is closed by the lift valve 76, operated from the lever 82 in front of the player. The motor-box 90 includes the chamber 92, the port 93 of which is controlled by the slide-valve 94 through the handle 96. As the port 93 is opened to a greater or less extent, the motor is run faster or slower and the desired tempo secured. When the tune-sheet is rewound, the valve 66 cuts off the pneumatic chamber, the lever controlling the valve being connected up to the shifting or reversing lever 89. At the same time, the valve 102 opens the port 101, which communicates with the exhaust chamber, so that the full power of the exhaust chamber is exerted upon the motor.
Patent GB-190426042-A (GB)
Title: Improved Door Fastener
Inventor: BELL ROBERT
Filed: 1904-11-30
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 26,042. Bell, R. Nov. 30. Latches.-Relates to pusb-and-pull latches. The bolt is formed with the wedge-shaped projection c on its underside, which is adapted to engage with a similarly-shaped slot in the spindle B, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. In a modification, when it is not desired to slot the spindle, a thin plate M, Fig. 8, is secured to the side of the spindle B and is provided with the bevelled projection L, which is adapted to engage with the projection c of the latch bolt A. The projection c may overlap the sides of the bolt and pass through slots in the sides of the case if a long throw of bolt is desired. In another modification, the spindle operates a sliding bar which is connected to the latch bolt by a pivoted lever.
Patent GB-190429082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines
Inventor: DAVIS JOHN HUBERT
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 29,082. Davies, J. H., and Blieden, M. Dec. 30. Steam &c. turbines.-The wheels t<2>, t<3> and the drum p, p<1>, carrying the nozzles o and guide-blades q, q<1>, r of multiple-expansion turbines, revolve in opposite directions and drive two dynamos v, w, which are connected up in parallel. The wheels t<2>, t<3> carry complete rings of blades, while the drum carries segments of rings of blades, with the intervening spaces either open or occupied by solid metal. The steam or gas enters through the bear- ing a and passages n in the disc m. The apparatus is enclosed in a casing a, with exhaust outlet h ; it may be driven and serve as a compressor.
Patent GB-190513428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Railway Station Platforms.
Inventor: TODD HUBERT
Filed: 1905-06-29
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 13,428. Todd, H. June 29. Platforms. - Concrete or cement slabs are moulded in situ in alternate or like order and with reinforcing-bars B projecting into adjacent slabs ; longitudinal bars C may also be embedded. The slabs are moulded on temporary shoring, and rest on walls D, E having arched openings.
Patent GB-190514475-A (GB)
Title: A Handle for Side-arms, Tools, Knives and the like.
Inventor: FOURNET FRANCOIS PHILIPPE
Filed: 1905-07-13
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 14,475. Fournet, F. P. Aug. 9, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Hand-tool handles have a part a shaped to correspond with the closed hand, an abutment or catch f for the index finger, and a seat g for the thumb.
Patent GB-190515067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Regulation of Alternating Current Dynamo-electric Machines.
Filed: 1905-07-21
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 15,067. Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges. July 22, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motors, controlling.-Relates to improvements in the series-parallel arrangement of alternating- current commutator machines described in Specification No. 17,220, A.D. 1904. In the series arrangement, only part of the stator winding W<1>, which may embrace all or only certain of the poles, is included m the working-current circuit, the whole of the stator winding being switched into the circuit when the motors are arranged in parallel. When the exciting-current is derived from a transformer T in the working-current circuit, the exciting-current circuit may be opened while switching over from series to parallel, the primary of the transformer T acting as a choking-coil. In the series arrangement the whole of the stator winding W<1>, W<2> may first be employed, and afterwards only the part W<1>.
Patent GB-190518247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Catches for Window Sashes.
Inventor: GEORGE HARRY ATTWOOD
Filed: 1905-09-09
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 18,247. George, H. A. Sept. 9. Sash fastenings. - To hold the upper sash in case its cord breaks, and as a prevention against burglary, a catch A, Fig. 1, secured to the upper part of the lower sash, is adapted to engage in a recess C, which may have a frame F, in the face of the upper sash. The catch, in the arrangement shown in Fig. II, consists of a bar P, shaped as shown, and pivoted to a stud 0 on the plate G. The plate G has a flange H for attachment to the sash, and a guide K for the catch. The block L serves as a rest for the catch. In the modification shown in Fig. III, the catch is pivoted to a boss s<1> on an attachment plate H.
Patent GB-190518494-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clip for Holding Carbon Sheets in Duplicating or like Books.
Filed: 1905-09-13
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 18,494. Lamson Paragon Supply Co., and Pope, W. Sept. 13. Fastenings.-A clip for holding carbon sheets in duplicating and like books is of the type described in Specification No. 17,421, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Books], and comprises two hinged portions E, D between which the sheet is clipped and held securely by projections L, M, N in the upper part E coinciding with indentations A, B, C in the lower part D. A similar projection in a bent portion 0 of the part E fits into an indentation in the part D to retain these parts E, D in contact. The clip is secured to the back of the book by a flange G on the part D.
Patent GB-190523927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flexible Tyres
Inventor: BELLEDIN VICTOR-EDOUARD
Filed: 1905-11-20
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 23,927. Belledin, V. E. Nov. 26, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The metallic spring tyre shown in section in Fig. 2 comprises outer leaf springs 2 and inner buffer springs 5 bolted to a rim 1. The ends of the springs 2 are bent inwards, as at 4, to receive the rib of a T-section rubber tread ring 6 on which is secured a leather strip 7. A protecting-cover 8 of rubbered canvas is secured to the rim by adjustable rings 11 and passes under the inward rib of the tread ring 6.
Patent GB-190526273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Medical Syringes.
Inventor: BUREAU PIERRE THEODORE ROGER
Filed: 1905-12-16
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 26,273. Bureau, P. T. R. Dec. 17, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Syringes; douche tubes.- A syringe nozzle is formed with a bulbous head a having an aperture d. Located centrally within the aperture is an obturator c provided with a stem b and supporting arms e, e<1>, integrally connected with the walls of the nozzle. A second circular slit g is formed between the supporting- arms e, e<1>. In a modification, the slit g and the arms e<1> are omitted.
Patent GB-190605867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying-drums for Drying Sediments and other Wet Materials
Inventor: VIAL EMILE
Filed: 1906-03-10
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 5867. Vial, E. March 10. Drying-apparatus.-A drum 1 is supported within an insulating chamber C, D, E on pairs of loose rollers, such as 8, 9, 10, mounted on shafts 11, 12. It is rotated by screw and wheel gearing 13, 14, and is provided with charging-holes 4, 5, and with end passages 6, 7 for the inlet of heating-gases and the outlet of steam. The draught is created by an exhauster V connected by pipes G, G<1> with the drum and forcing the steam out through a pipe X, whereby steam is further drawn through the passages H, H<1>. An independent shaft 15, supported in bearings 16, 17 in the gas passages, passes centrally through the drum and is rotated, e.g. by screw gearing. In the drum, the shaft carries hubs 20 ... 23 each provided with flat iron spokes having rigid shoes at their outer ends. Each shoe has a pair of longitudinal iron plates or bars 40, 41, oppositely inclined to the wall of the drum and acting as scrapers. The series of spokes are held in longitudinal alinement by rods 45 ... 48, and the end spokes carry flat iron cleaning-plates for the ends of the drum, carried on rods 49, 50. Between the end series of spokes are disposed chains attached at their inner ends to the rods nearest the centre, passing round the remaining rods and being held at their outer eads between the plates 40, 41. These chains, set side by side, form a series of sifting-platforms.
Patent GB-190609480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Trousers and Pants.
Inventor: PFARRER AMANDUS
Filed: 1906-04-23
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 9480. Pfarrer, A. April 23. Trousers; pants. - In trousers and pants which have tightening-buckles at the hips, a flexible stiffening is inserted at the centre of the back, consisting of rods of whalebone or other elastic material, as shown. The rods may be sewn into the trousers &c. separately, as - shown, or the rods may be combined to form a single insertion.
Patent GB-190613308-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Indicating the Level of the Lubricating Oil in the Crank Chamber of the Engine of a Motor Road Vehicle.
Inventor: LAVAGGI HENRY
Filed: 1906-06-09
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 13,308. Lavaggi, H. June 9. Lubricating.-An excess or deficiency of lubricant in the crank chamber of a motor road vehicle is indicated by one or the other of two electric lamps, which have globes of different colour. In lieu of, or in addition. to, the lamps, electric bells' may be employed. Fig. 1 shows a general arrangement of the apparatus. A vessel A is connected with the crank chamber B by a pipe C and is fitted with a float E, which is guided by a vertical rod F. This rod is connected by a wire j and push-switch Q with a battery K. The float is fitted with two contacts G, H corresponding to low and high level contacts L, M. The latter are connected by wires l, m with the lamps N, 0 respectively. The movements of the float E completes the circuit through one or the other of the pairs of contacts G, L and H, M, and by pressing the switch Q one or the other of the lamps shows a light. A push-switch R, which switches both lamps on and off at the same time, is provided for testing whether the battery is sufficiently charged, The pipe C is fitted with a cock D having two or more ways; the handle D' is within reach of the driver.
Patent GB-190614457-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for the Shaping of Dead Fowls.
Inventor: SHAKESPEARE JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-06-25
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 14,457. Shakespeare, J. June 25. Carcases, treating.-An apparatus for shaping dead fowls &c. comprises a V-shaped trough 1, to which is attached a rack composed of a number of strips 3 between which rest projections 7 of the moulding-board 6, the latter carrying an arm 8 to which is attached a notched bar 5, designed to engage a projection 4 and thus hold the plate 6 in position after it has been pressed down on the fowl in the trough 1.
Patent GB-190618010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letters for Electric Signs.
Inventor: CAMP HORACE BRAINARD
Filed: 1906-08-10
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 18,010. Camp, H. B. Aug. 10. Letters.-A letter for electric signs is formed of earthenware having a recess 2 at the front and a recess 3 at the back. Sockets 5 are formed in the part 4, the bottom of each socket being formed to receive the screws and contact-plates of the lamp. The walls 6 of the recess 3 project beyond the bottom of the sockets 5. The sockets have beads or ridges 6 at their upper ends to prevent water from running into the socket. Lugs 8 are disposed at intervals on the walls of the recess 3, Figs. 4 and 5, to retain a plate 9 which receives the head of a bolt. When the lamps have been inserted, the recess 3 is filled with plastic insulating-material leaving the bolts projecting, so that the letter may be easily fixed to a support. Specification No. 5748, A.D. 1889, is referred to.
Patent GB-190619620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Incandescent Lamps
Inventor: FORSTER JAMES WRIGHT
Filed: 1906-09-03
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 19,620. Forster, J. W. Sept. 3. Incandescent lamps.-A refractory body 10, 11, 12, 13 is provided near the filament 3. The surface layer 10 next to the filament may be suitable for reflecting heat or light, or may have a high coefficient of emission, in which case it becomes incandescent and radiates heat back to the filament; it is preferably non-conductive of electricity and of a substance which becomes incandescent at a lower temperature than the filament. The surface layer 13 away from the filament is of a substance having a low coefficient of emission, to reduce radiation of heat in that direction, and there is an intermediate layer 11 of non-heat-conductive substance, such as asbestos, for the same purpose. Either of the parts 11 or 13 may be dispensed with. The layer 10 may consist of compounds of thorium, zirconium, or cerium. For instance, the substances commercially known as thorium and zirconium may be mixed in the proportion of two parts to one, made into a paste, and applied to the layer 11. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, the refractory body is supported by an internal glass projection 12 on the bulb, coated internally with silver 13 or other bright material, the space within it communicating with the air by an opening 8. The filament 3 is coiled helically outside the layer 10, and may be supported at several places by the glass, as shown at 9. Or the layers 10, 11 may be helical strips, which may be flat or V-sectioned ; in the latter case, they may be sunk in the glass support or carried from it by a series of projections. In another form, a closed cylinder of asbestos, which is supported in the bulb, has an internal lining of porcelain and an external refractory lining round which the filament is coiled helically. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the layer 13 is of bright-surfaced aluminium and acts as a support. A section of the filament and refractory body is shown in Fig. 6, and an alternative form in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190621815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Extinguishing Lamps.
Inventor: DEVAUX LEOPOLD
Filed: 1906-10-03
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 21,815. Devaux, L. Oct. 3. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Extinguishing oil lamps.-On displacement of the ball A<4> from its seat a<5> on the end of the cranked arm A<3> of the horizontal spindle A<2> carried by the gallery of the lamp, a rod a<1>, actuated by a helical spring a<2> enclosed in a vertical cylinder a<3>, forces upwards the inner end of the extinguisher arm A', thereby extinguishing the light. According to the Provisional Specification, flat or wire springs bearing on the undersides of the extinguishers may replace the spring and rod. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 12,135, A.D. 1885, No. 20,724, A.D. 1891, and No. 13,835, A.D. 1892.]
Patent GB-190622962-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Soling and Heeling Boots and Shoes
Inventor: BARBER WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1906-10-17
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 22,962. Barber, W. R. Oct. 17. Soles; heels; repairing.-Relates to means for securing soles and heels to boots &c. so that they can be repaired by unskilled labour. The sole has a marginal strip a, Fig. 4, sewn to it to form an upstanding tubular flange through which a string c is passed. The string is threaded through holes e, g in the welt, and through a tube f at the back of the sole ; when it is drawn tight and tied, it causes the sole to grip the boot, as shown in Fig. 2. The sole may be coated with pitch, cement, &c., which is softened before the sole is applied to the boot. The heel is secured in place in a similar. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 23,453, A.D. 1893.]