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Patent GB-190408032-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Indicating Low Water in Steam Generators.
Inventor: HARRIS WARNER SAMUEL GEORGE
Filed: 1904-04-07
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 8032. Harris, W. S. G. April 7, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Water-level alarms.-Fig. 1 shows a low-water alarm which is intended to act with certainty and not prematurely nor unnecessarily. Into the crown of the furnace is screwed a plug 3, and into the top of this is screwed a tube 4 passing through a plug 5 screwed in the crown of the boiler ; the tube 4 is held in place by a packing member 6. On the movable top of the tube is mounted a rod 8 carrying a valve 9 which slides in a casing 10, connected with the boiler by the steam tube 12, and also with a whistle 13. The upper part of the rod is enclosed in a case 16, which is held up by the steam tube 12 and is provided with a guiding-slot in which the end of the rod moves ; the spring 11 tends to press the rod down. A tube 17 with an upper flange rests on the block 3 and surrounds a rod 19 soldered to the block, provided with a disc 21 and bearing against the loose head 7. A spring presses against the disc and the flange on the tube 17. The block 3 is cored away immediately below the rod 19. When the water gets too low, the solder or fusible metal attaching the rod 19 to the block 3 is melted and the spring forces the disc 21 on the rod, and thus the cap 7, the rod 8, and the valve 9, upwards, till the valve 9 allows steam to pass to the whistle. In very hot furnaces, the block 3 is provided at its upper part with a neck 24, Fig. 3, and a platform 25, so that water can flow round the neck and cool the block.
Patent GB-190410179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Extracting or Removing Dust from Carpets and other Materials.
Inventor: O'DONNELL JOHN PATRICK
Filed: 1904-05-03
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 10,179. O'Donnell, J. P., and Potter, H. S. May 3. Dusting - appliances; carpets, cleaning; cleaning fabrics. - Dust is extracted from carpets, curtains, fabrics, &c. by an arrangement o f apparatus in which dust-laden air is drawn through a nozzle 1, Fig. 1, into a collector or filter 4. The filter is preferably of the type described in Specification No. 6405, A.D.. 1904. The purified air is forced by a compressor 6 into a reservoir 5, whence it is conducted to the nozzle to increase the suction of dust-laden air. A relief valve 22 is provided in the pipe-connection 8. The nozzle, Fig. 3, is provided with a rotary plug valve 12 for controlling the supply of compressed air, an adjustable spring or hinged plate 20 for distributing the same, and a slide 18 for varying the suction opening. It is connected by a swivel to the delivery pipe 2, preferably such as described in the prior Specification. The relief valve 22 comprises a weighted piston 34, Fig. 5, working in a cylinder, which is in communication with the atmosphere by a port 30<a>, and with the reservoir by a passage 32. When the pressure in the reservoir attains a predetermined amount, the piston is raised to bring slide valves 38 into the position shown, whereby communication between the compressor and reservoir, by means of ports 27, is cut off, and the compressor delivers into the atmosphere through ports 28. A cushioning- spring 51 may be provided. A dust-extracting apparatus for permanent installation in buildings is preferably provided with a hydraulic compressor, as shown in Fig. 6. Water from a main passes down a fall-pipe 52, thereby creating a suction of dust-laden air through a nozzle, the piping 58, annular chamber 56, and preferably inclined ports 57. The water impinges on a baffle 60 within a cylinder 61, and carries away the dust along a drain-pipe 62. The purified and now compressed air passes through reticulated plates 66, and is delivered to the nozzle through piping 63. Reticulated plates are placed in the fall-pipe near the head.
Patent GB-190411696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Production of Handle Bars and other Tubular Built Parts of Cycles.
Inventor: WASDELL EDWARD CHARLES
Filed: 1904-05-21
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 11,696. Wasdell, E. C. May 21. Handle-bars ; frames.-For attaching one tubular member of a cycle to another like member, such as the stem to the handle-bars, a bush d, Fig. 5, fitting within the tube a, is placed so that the transverse hole d<2> coincides with a hole c in the tube. The coincident holes are enlarged by a conical drill to receive the end of the stem y, Fig. 7, and the parts are then brazed together, the axial hole d<3> and the drilling d<2> serving as gits for the solder and fluxes. The holes c, d<2> may be formed full size before the insertion of the bush. A tubular piece, projecting horizontally from the stem and similarly-jointed at its two ends, may be used to connect the stem to the handle-bar.
Patent GB-190415280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pneumatic Tyres for Wheels.
Inventor: JOLY CELESTE
Filed: 1904-07-08
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 15,280. Joly, C., and Boucher, R. July 8. Tyres, pneumutic. -Covers for pneumatic tyres are formed of casings of flexible metallic fabric capable alone of resisting the pressure in the air tubes. These casings may be used in combination with casings of other material, bands, treads, &c. ; or they may be applied over the covers of existing tyres. In one form, a flexible metallic shield is arranged between an inner jacket and the outer cover to which the rubber or other tread is attached. The shield may be secured by its edges, but is, preferably, also attached to the casing by means of staples 8, Fig. 2, which connect the links of the curb chains 7 comprising the metallic fabric. The points of the staples are bent over outside the cover, and are preferably embedded in a layer of rubber. The tread shown is of the type described in Specification No. 525, A.D. 1904. The metal fabric may also be formed of plates of any shape, or of springs or wires plaited or worked together in any way. Metal studs capable of being linked together to form a flexible tread are shown in Figs. 3, 4, and 5. The prongs 13 of the studs 12 may be passed through metal plates or the like to form a continuous tread or cover. Fig. 7 shows a tread thus formed combined with circumferential chains 22 and short lateral chains 23 arranged near the edges of the cover. The studs forming the tread, and the other metallic segments of the cover, may be connected in all directions by means of links cr the like, and such a cover may be secured to the tyre, rim, or felloe as desired. A leather or similar band may be fitted under the metallic protector to prevent damage to the ordinary cover by friction. In the form shown in Fig. 12, the tread consists of narrow metal segments 34, corrugated or otherwise, which may be made of spring steel, to increase the resiliency, and are connected to each other, and to the rest of the metallic cover 35 by hooks or similar means. In another modification, studs are inserted at the sides of the metallic cover to prevent damage by kerbstones. This form may be attached to a separate leather or other foundation which may be detachable or cemented to the outer cover. These metallic tread bands may be secured on the tyre by means of straps which are themselves strengthened by chains or metal fabric worked thereon.
Patent GB-190417820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Phonographs, Gramophones and similar Sound-reproducing and Recording Machines.
Inventor: BERGER VIKTOR PAUL
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 17,820. Berger, V. P. Aug. 16. Phonographs &c.-Record cylinders and discs are used on the same instrument with the same soundbox and trumpet. Fig. 3 shows the general arrangement, the cylinder holder d being driven from the disc record h by a cord k passing over pulleys g, i, e. With cylindrical records, the sound-box &c. is supported by the guide p passing through a slot in the standard b, and moved by screw-threaded recesses on the guide q engaging the thread on the spindle o. With disc records, the guide p passes through another slot in the standard b, as shown in dotted lines, and the guide q hangs from the spindle o. Fig. 6 shows the form of sound-box, fitted with a reproducing pin n for the cylinders and needle m for the discs. Fig. 5 shows a guide z, only suitable for use with discs, and requiring no guiding by the standard b. The guide is suspended from the spindle o and pivotally connected to the horn 1 and arm 3 carrying the sound-box 2.
Patent GB-190421477-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Propelling and Steering Air Ships.
Inventor: MARINAKIS ATHANASSIOS
Filed: 1904-10-06
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 21,477. Marinakis, A. Oct. 6. Propelling and steering.-In order to nullify the effect of side currents of air on the air ship a, the propelling and steering wheel, mounted at the front of the ship, is constructed so as to break up the current ahead due to the motion of the ship and to divert it along the sides of the ship, as shown by the arrows. The wheel, which is mounted on a ball-and-socket bearing d, consists of a ring f carrying the wings j and horizontal arms g. The arms carry a series or radial strings, wires, or slats h which break up the current.
Patent GB-190422179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Paper for Decorative Purposes.
Inventor: PERKINS JOHN LEWIS
Filed: 1904-10-14
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 22,179. Perkins, J. L. Oct. 14. Fireproof and ornamented paper.-Crape paper, for decorative uses, such as making lamp shades, hangings, &c., is fireproofed by passing it through a solution of phosphate of ammonia or other fireproofing solution x. It is afterwards partly dried by pressure between rolls d, f, and crimped as it is stripped from the roll f by a doctor-knife h. The tissue paper is supplied from a roll A, or direct from the paper machine in which it is made, and dried on the drier C, and its appearance may be further improved by incorporating with the pulp from which it is made, small particles of mica, or other mineral crystals.
Patent GB-190500115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Wheels for Road Vehicles
Inventor: MANN GEORGE HUTCHINSON
Filed: 1905-01-03
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 115. Mann, G. H. Jan, 3. Felloes or rims; tyres, non-elastic.-The metal tyre B is coned internally and formed with a flange B<1> ; the wooden felloes A are coned to correspond and are drawn into the tyre by bolts C, the heads of which bear upon a ring D. Sockets E, to receive non-slipping studs or spikes, may be formed in the edge of the tyre.
Patent GB-190503237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Siphonic Flushing Apparatus and in Chill Moulds for Casting same.
Inventor: RHODES THOMAS GARFORTH
Filed: 1905-02-16
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 3237. Rhodes, T. G., and Gaunt, R. Feb. 16. Casting and moulding.-In siphons for flushing - cisterns started by raising a piston, an upper bushed guide 7 is cast integrally with the cylinder 1. The outlet 5 is disposed with its centre vertically above the side of the cylinder. A mould for casting the device is shown in Fig. 4. The two lateral halves are brought together, the cores 15, 16, 17, and 18 inserted with the bushes 4, 8 in position on the core 18, and the metal poured in through the mouth 21.
Patent GB-190504707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Drilling Apparatus.
Inventor: BOOTHROYD HARRY THOMAS
Filed: 1905-03-07
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 4707. Boothroyd, H. T. March 7. Drilling. - The head of a portable drilling - machine consists of a main casing 1 provided with a bearing to receive the shank 2<1> of the drill spindle, a screwed bushing 3 into which the feedscrew 5 provided with a thrush-point 5<1> screws, and a stud 7. The second portion 11 of the casing, which fits over the turned flange 9 of the main casing and is provided with balls to admit of easy angular adjustment, carries the driving - shaft 12 from which by bevel-wheels 13,14, 15, 16 motion is communicated to the drill spindle.
Patent GB-190504979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Resistance Units for Rheostats, Electric-heaters and the like
Filed: 1905-03-09
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 4979. Lake, H. H., [Wirt Electric Co.]. March 9. Heating by electricity.-A flexible resistance is carried by two flanged sheet-metal strips, which are adapted to engage one another, and are insulated from one another and from the resistance, except that each strip is connected to one end of the resistance. The resistances may be used in heaters. Two forms are described. In that shown in cross-section in Fig. 5, each metal strip 1, 2 is curved transversely, has one flanged edge 3, 4, and is covered with asbestos paper or other insulating - material 9 ; the resistance 10 is wound over the pair of covered strips, as shown in Fig. 1. Each end of the resistance is passed through two oblique slits 8 in one strip, and round its cut-away end, so that it lies near a hole 6 in the strip. A number of such resistance units may be held together by bolts passed through the holes 6, conducting and insulating washers being interposed, to connect all the units as required. '1'he units may be placed upright, in order that air may flow through them. In the second form, shown in transverse section in Fig. 10, a resistant strip 12, which may be slotted from opposite sides to increase its resistance, or may vary in thickness, is enclosed between a plain metal strip 13 and a folded strip 14, with interposed insulating layers, except at the ends ; flexible sheet carbon, with its ends electro-plated or otherwise reinforced, may be used as the resistant material.
Patent GB-190506817-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Hat Holder.
Inventor: ADAMS CHARLES ISAAC
Filed: 1905-03-31
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 6817. Adams, C. I., and Clark, C. O. March 31. Hooks.-In a hat holder, a metal rod a is bent to form a clip at b, and a second rod is formed with a clip d and d parallel limbs c, e, which ar e secured in a plate f and pass through holes in plates g, k. The rod a is fixed to the plate g by a nut h, and a helical spring i is placed on the rod a between the plates f, g. The apparatus is fixed in position by screws passing through a plate m. In use, the brim of the hat is retained between the clips b, d by the action of the spring i. The rod a may be ext e n d e d downwards to form a coat hook.
Patent GB-190507021-A (GB)
Inventor: MCCOLLUM JAMES HARRY KEIGHLY
Filed: 1905-04-03
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 7021. McCollum, J. H. K. April 3. Tyres, pneumatic etc.; felloes or rims.-Relates to means for attaching pneumatic and other tyres to rims. A portion of the beaded part of the rim is cut away, and, after the tyre has been placed in position, an arcuate angle-plate D is slipped into a radial pocket A' formed in the felloe. The angleplate is secured on inflation by the edge of the tyre resting on the laterally-extending portion D<1> and also by a spring bolt E entering a hole D<3>. The pocket may extend round the whole circumference of the felloe, and the angle-plate may be made in a plurality of pieces to fit in the pocket.
Patent GB-190507929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Forming Sand Moulds and Cores.
Inventor: SCIPLE HENRY MADISON
Filed: 1905-04-13
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 7929. Sciple, H. M., and Ross, M. L. April 13. Moulding.-Improved mould and core supports are used with machines of the kind described in Specification No. 13,930, A.D. 1904, for producing moulds for screw-threaded articles. In the case of female threads, a ribbed bar b, Figs. 1 and 2, provided with a central vent, a handling-pin e, and a centring-pin c is used. For male threads a ring f, Fig. 3, with a sand-supporting flange h is employed.
Patent GB-190512995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot-jacks
Inventor: HERZOG GEORG
Filed: 1905-06-23
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 12,995. Herzog, G. June 23. Appliances f or taking off.-A boot jack is provided with a spring- actuated heelcrutch, and with grippers which automatically close over the front of the boot when the foot is inserted in the jack, and release it again when the foot is withdrawn. The mechanism is enclosed in a dusttight box 3, supported in an inclined position on feet 2, the heelcrutch 9 being carried by an upright 17 mounted on a slide 8, which moves in antifriction bearings 6, 7 in the rear of the box while the grippers 12, 13 are pivoted to brackets at the front of the box, and also connected by a series of links 14, 15, 16 to the slide 8. The latter is normally pushed forwards by a spring 11 to hold the grippers open, but it closes them when the heel is inserted into the crutch 9 and pushed backwards. The box 3 is fitted with a hand-rest, from which there may project a foot-rest. To prevent spraining the ankle through stumbling while the foot is held by the grippers, both the latter, and also the heel-crutch, may be made in two parts hinged together and acted upon by springs These yield under excessive strain, and the foot is released.
Patent GB-190513300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steelyards and like Weighing Apparatus and Machines.
Inventor: WHITEHEAD THOMAS OGLE
Filed: 1905-06-28
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 13,300. Whitehead, T. O., and Honey, F. W. June 28. Steelyard apparatus ; indicating - mechanism.- Weight is indicated by numbered wheels g, h, i, which are mounted inside the sliding poise d, and are actuated by a pin-wheel o, fixed to a pinion q, running along rack teeth on the steelyard a. The poise has a projection r working in grooves in the steelyard and may carry ball bearings. The poise is retained in position by a spring catch e engaging with teeth b.
Patent GB-190514441-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Suspending and Sustaining Electric Lamps at any Desired Height.
Inventor: WHITAKER WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-07-13
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 14,441. Whitaker, W., and Wass, A. B. July 14,1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Couplings.-In a spring raising and lowering device for an electric lamp or other device, the conducting cord is wound on a pulley E, connected to a spring drum H, the two wires being led through passages in the pulley to two commutator rings F, F<1> on the pulley spindle. These rings are separated by an insulating ridge, and have corresponding brushes G, G<1> which are attached to the base of the device and to the supply wires. A clutch is also mounted on the pulley spindle. The base is preferably of porcelain, though wood or other substance may be used. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 15,645, A.D. 1891, and No. 8548, A.D. 1894.]
Patent GB-190518000-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Attachment for Firegrates
Inventor: MARSHALL RICHARD
Filed: 1905-09-06
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 18,000. Marshall, R. Sept. 6. Ironing.-A combination device, for use with fire-grates, and made of a single sheet of metal, serves among other purposes as a support for heating irons by means of bent-up projections E,
Patent GB-190519220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Needle Cases.
Filed: 1905-09-22
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 19,220. James & Sons, J., and James, C. E. Sept. 22. Needle cases.-Relates to a device for use in connexion with a needle case by means of which the " straps" or windings bearing the needles are enabled to be easily fitted in position in the case. The strap A, Fig. 1, is provided with one or more spring bars, the ends 2, 3 of which fit into sockets 4, 5 m the case B. In modifications, a waved bar may be substituted for the straight one, and with a needle case of circular or similar form a corresponding shape of spring bar is employed which may be placed inside or outside the case and be retained in position by its own spring action without the employment of sockets formed in the case. In further modifications, the spring bar or bars may be dispensed with, the strap A being fitted with metal end pieces which engage in sockets in the case, or being secured to the latter by clips or spring buttons.
Patent GB-190520007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatically Apparatus for Transposing the Position of a Body when the Direction of Rotation of a Shaft is Reversed.
Filed: 1905-10-03
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 20,007. Akt.-Ges. Brown Boveri & Co. Oct. 3, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Tappet mechanism.-Relates to a device for reversing the position of a body such as an electric switch or the brush rocker of a dynamo upon the axle of a railway vehicle. Semicircular segments K, Fig. 1, are pivoted about pins S upon a carrier T secured to a shaft A. The segments K are provided each with a tooth Z' and a tooth Z', the teeth Z' being at diametrically opposite points and in one plane with a catch U<1> on the body to be moved, the teeth Z' being oppositely directed and in a different plane containing another catch U'. On the shaft A being caused to rotate in the direction of the arrow in Fig. 1, the teeth Z' push the catch U<1> to the right .and the segments K are steadied by centrifugal force. On reversal of the shaft A, the teeth Z<2> push the catch U<2> to the left. An application is shown in Fig. 4 in which the body B to be moved carries the brushes C of a dynamo and is mounted co-axially with the shaft A. The catches U', U' are formed upon pawls R', R', pivoted to the carrier B at L, and guided at their outer ends by rollers W<1>, W<2> running on a fixed part-ring V. A spring F presses the rollers W, W<2> against the ring V, and causes one or the other to enter a recess E, locking the carrier B at the end of the tiavel. If the shaft A is rotated as before, a tooth Z' engages the catch U<1>, withdraws the roller W<2> from its recess V, and rotates the carrier B until the roller W<1> drops into its recess E.
Patent GB-190600745-A (GB)
Title: A Starting Device for Motor Cars.
Inventor: COLLINS HUGH BROWN
Filed: 1906-01-11
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 745. Collins, H. B. Jan. 11. Turning-gear.-Comprises means for starting the engine of a motor-car by means of a system of clutches, pulleys, and ropes, and a spring which is extended during the running of the car. A pulley a is attached to the engine shaft by means of a free-wheel clutch. A wire rope, one end of which is attached to the framing by a small spring, passes round this pulley and thence round a pulley d, and its other end is fastened to one end of a bar l the other end. of which is attached to the framing by a strong spring k. Another pulley f is attached to the driving-axle or to one wheel of the car by a clutch. A wire rope attached to the frame-at one end passes round the pulleys f, d, and its other end is fixed to the end of the 'bar l. This bar is provided with ratchet teeth engaging which is a pawl operated by the levers o, n. Before. the car is first started, the spring k is in a relaxed state and the engine has to be started by hand. The clutch of the pulley f is always in gear when the spring k is not under tension, and, when the car is started, the rope is wound on the pulley until the stop r engages the lever p which releases the clutch, and the pulley f then rides loose on the axle. The spring k is then extended and is prevented from relaxing by the pawl which engages the teeth on the bar l. After a stop, in order to start the engine the lever o is pressed down and the pawl released. The spring k then relaxes and the movement is transmitted by the ropes to the pulley a, and the engine shaft is brought to the starting position. As a modification, the pulley f may be mounted on the cardan shaft instead of the wheel axle.