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Patent GB-190318021-A (GB)
Title: A Folding Bath or Invalid Chair
Inventor: CALLOW WALTER
Filed: 1903-08-20
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,021. Callow, W. Aug. 20. Invalid carriages.- In a folding invalid chair, a front frame 4, with footboard 13, is mounted on wheels carried in brackets 15 free to rotate in vertical sleeves 16, and is attached by pivoted rods 7 to a back frame 1 to which is secured the hind axle. The seat 5 is pivoted to both frames ; the front pivots project laterally and engage holes 10 in stays 9, which are pivoted at their upper ends to the rods 7 and are secured to the frame 4 by removable pegs 11 at the end of chains 12. Fig. 2 shows the chair in the folded position.
Patent GB-190324590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleansing Soiled Linen.
Inventor: MCLEOD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-11-12
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 24,590. McLeod, A. Nov. 12. Boiling-pans. - For cleansing soiled linen, a vigorous circulation is set up in the boiler by the use of the vessel which is shown in Fig. 1 in its operative position and in Fig. 4 without its cover and detached from the cleansing boiler. The vessel is constructed with the hollow perforated false bottom B, from which extend upwardly the funnels b<5>. The upper ends of the funnels open into trumpet-mouths c<2>, which depend from the perforated cover c<3>. The form of the vessel is adapted to the shape of the boiler which, in this case, is shown as rectangular. Suitable handles are provided. For securing the vessel in place, corner brackets b<3> are employed, and also the wire-loops b<6>, the lower ends of which are bent into spirals. Cross-pieces b<8> have their lower ends curved downwardly and inwardly, while their upper ends are preferably flat. By these means, when the vessel is placed in position, the cross-pieces slide over the stops a<2> on the boiler and are secured below them until released by springing the loops inwards.
Patent GB-190324740-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Manufacture of Railway Rails or Shapes and Track-structures such as Crossings, Points and Frogs.
Inventor: HADFIELD ROBERT ABBOTT
Filed: 1903-11-13
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 24,740. Hadfield, R. A. Nov. 13. Drawings to Specification. Casting.-Relates to the manufacture of railway rails, points, and frogs or crossings, and consists in casting them from manganese steel and then subjecting the castings to a special heat treatment to render them tough and suitable for rolling or forging. The manganese steel is cast into ingots of the desired shape, a large shrinking or feeding-head being provided in the top of the mould. This feeding-head is formed in sand, and the ingot proper in an iron mould ; the upper portion of the ingot mould being made of larger cross-sectional area than the bottom portion. The ingot casting so made is stated to be perfectly sound and pipeless.
Patent GB-190324901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapour Burners
Inventor: BLANCHARD ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-11-16
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 24,901. Blanchard, A. Nov. 16. Vapour burners. -Relates to vapour burners of the kind described in Specification No. 10,680, A.D. 1 9 0 1, the object being to obtain allonger run without cleaning. A vaporizer consisting of two tubes B, D, Fig. 1, is disposed near to, but outside, the flame, and is connected by a duct to the central superheater S. The oil ascends the tube B and is vaporized therein, the vapour descending the tube D to the duct F. The tube B is large enough to receive a considerable deposit. A screw plug E allows of access to the tubes B, D for cleaning. In a modification, shown in Fig. 2, the tubes B, D are concentric.
Patent GB-190325751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pullies for Wire Ropes, Cables and the like.
Inventor: ROBERTS JOHN
Filed: 1903-11-25
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 25,751. Roberts, J. Nov. 25. Pulleys and driving drums; mounting and securing pulleys on shafts.-A wire rope, cable, or the like is gripped between the two separate discs a', a of a pulley, Fig. 1, as it bears on their teeth c, c<1> which engage to form an inner continuous surface. Each of these discs are connected by means of their arms d, d' to the bosses b, b<1> respectively, which are fixed to the pulley shaft s on which they are mounted by a pin h. To enable the pressure of the rope to draw the discs together, they are allowed angular play on the shaft by coning the bosses b, b<1> with an increasing diameter towards their inner ends. The disc bosses may also be secured by means of a collar i, Fig. 5, two tongues t of which engage in corresponding recesses t<1> of each. boss. The collar i is secured by screws which enter small depressions in the shaft s. One or more discs provided with teeth upon each side may be interposed between the discs a, a<1>, to form pulleys for two or more ropes or cables.
Patent GB-190406374-A (GB)
Title: Certain Improvements in Driving Belts, Chains, or Chain Belts.
Filed: 1904-03-16
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 6374. Perry & Co., and Bayliss, J. W. March 16. Driving-chains.-A flexible chain-belt for motor cycles, motor-driven vehicles, and other machinery consists of metal counterpart and interchangeable links carrying leather or like friction blocks. The links consist of steel plates a<1>, cranked inwards at the part a<2>, and connected by pins or rivets c. The block, of wedge or other shape, is either solid or consists of a number of layers b<1>, threaded upon the plates a<1>, and confined between slotted metal washers d, e. The washer d bears against the shoulders a<5> on the plates, and serves as a lateral stay for the plates. The bush g, through which the rivet c passes, carries the thrust-plate f, the flat edge f<1> of which bears against the washer e. Two or more thrust-plates may be used in each link. The shoulders a<5> may be dispensed with, and separate plates attached to the links to confine the leather blocks. Other forms of link may be used, and certain of the links may be connected by pins and nuts.
Patent GB-190416414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tubbing or Lining for Sinking Shafts by the Employment of the Freezing Process.
Inventor: RAKY ANTON
Filed: 1904-07-25
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 16,414. Raky, A. July 25. Shafts ; deep-boring.-Relates to a joint for two lengths of tubbing of different diameters in sinking shafts by freezing processes. Tubbing a is used to line a shaft sunk by the aid of freezing-tubes e, the sbaft being deepened and lined with smaller tubbing b. To prevent water from entering from below, the bottom part of the tubbing b is filled with concrete d. A ring c is used to join the tubbing rings a, b, and is formed with apertures f having stuffing-boxes h. Boring-tools may be passed through the apertures f, and freezing-tubes g inserted in the holes thus formed.
Patent GB-190420245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Waterproof Inlaid Floors.
Inventor: JACQUES ALBERT
Filed: 1904-09-20
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 20,245. Jacques, A., and Jacques, H. Sept. 20. Flooring - blocks. -Inlaid panels or slabs for floors consist of planks 1 keyed together at intervals by transverse planks 4 engaging dovetailed grooves in the upper planks, the under surface being coated with waterproof material 5 and concrete 6 with offsets 7.
Patent GB-190500903-A (GB)
Title: Improved Boot Polishing Outfit.
Inventor: GRUMBAR EDMUND DAVID
Filed: 1905-01-17
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 903. Grumbar, E. D. Jan. 17. Boots and shoes, cleaning and polishing.-A polishing-outfit consists of a brush B, mounted on a stock A which is recessed to contain tins of polishing-paste, and provided with a sliding-cover F to which is attached another brush H or a polishing-pad. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 12,975, A.D. 1894, and Nos. 14,730 and 23.524, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Brushing &c.].]
Patent GB-190504271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Extractors.
Inventor: BINDER GOTTLOB
Filed: 1905-03-01
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 4271. Binder, G. March 25, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Self-alining ball and spherical bearings.-The bearing f<1> of the spindle of a hydroextractor is supported by arms F held between rubber or wire springs g<2>, g<5>. The spindle rests upon balls e, and passes through the spherical bearing E, which is seated on a projection a from the base of the machine. The springs g<2>, g<5> are secured by bolts to brackets H. The bearing - piece is continued along g the spindle so as to protect the springs from oil which may be thrown off during the rotation of the machine. Reference is made to Specifications No. 1862, A.D. 1881, and No. 4017, A.D. 1878.
Patent GB-190506364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Printing Machines.
Inventor: MIDDLETON THOMAS ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-03-25
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 6364. Middleton, T. A., and Clift, C. E. March 25. Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces.- The bed-reciprocating motion is so constructed as to take up less space laterally, and thereby allow two additional roller paths A<2>, Fig. 1, to be formed beneath the bed, closer in than the ordinary paths A'. This additional support allows the table to be much lighter in construction than usual. The endless rack B is constrained to move in a parallel lateral direction between the guides A<x> by sectors b, . pivoted at b<x> to the rack, and gearing with each other at b<2>, while their outer ends b<1> gear with racks b<3>. In a modification, Fig. 4, the levers b are coupled at their inner ends by a link b<4>, and attached at their outer ends to links b<5>, pivoted to the table at a<x>. In another modification, Fig. 6, two bellcrank levers b<5>, pivoted to the table at b<7> are coupled together by a link b<6>, the ends of their other arms having rollers engaging with slides b<9> on the endless rack B.
Patent GB-190508028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motor Controlling Switches.
Filed: 1905-04-14
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 8028. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. April 14. Switches.-Automatic motor-starters comprise a regulating-resistance provided with a movable contact-arm which, when the main motor switch is closed, is brought to the starting position by a core within a solenoid and moved back slowly over the circular rheostat contacts by the retractive force of a spring retarded by an adjustable dash-pot. The arm 1, pivoted at 2, moves over the rheostat contacts 3, the other end of the arm being pivoted to the core 5, which is normally held withdrawn from the electro-magnet 6 by means of the spring 7, the movement of the core being retarded by the dash-pot 9. When the main switch 23, is closed, the fields 25 of the motor 24 are excited and the solenoid 6 is energized, the current from the negative main 22 passing through the contacts 18, 10 of the motor-starting switch. The core 5 is instantly attracted, moving the contact-arm 1 over the resistance contacts to the starting-stop or to an 'off ' stop. As the core rises an insulated projection 13 upon it strikes the extending arm 12 of the double-bladed knife-switch 18, 10, causing the blade 10 to leave the clip 20 and engage the clip 11. The projecting end 12 finally engages the end of the second blade 18, causing the second blade to follow the first with a quick movement produced by the spring 19. The blade 10 is held in the clip 11 by the retaining-magnet 16. When the switch blades, 10, 18, leave the clip 20, the circuit of the solenoid 6 is broken, and the spring 7 slowly moves the core out of the solenoid and the switch arm across the contacts, cutting out resistance and speeding-up the motor. If the voltage supply falls off, the electro-magnet ceases to retain the switch blades 10, 18 against the action of the spring 17, and the switch arm is brought to the zero position. In case of overload, the coil 26 raises its core, and breaks the circuit of the retaining-magnet to produce the same result. A modification of the invention is shown in Fig 2, in which a spring 30 coiled about the pivot of the rheostat arm is employed to withdraw the core from the solenoid. The double-bladed switch is replaced by a switch with a single blade 31 moved by a projection on the solenoid core over contacts 33, 34 which are united by the fibre bridge 35. An auxiliary contact-arm 36, connected to one end of the solenoid 6, is spring-held in the position shown and engaged by the contact-arm 31, thereby maintaining closed the circuit of the solenoid 6 until immediately before the contact-arm reaches the contact 34, when the circuit is broken rapidly. The retaining-magnet in this case is shown connected in series with the field of the motor.
Patent GB-190509234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tanks.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1905-05-02
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 9234. Thompson, W. P., [Pfaudler Co.]. May 2. Tanks.-Tanks of rectangular cross-section are built of a series of plates a, flanged at all four edges, and preferably enamelled inside to prevent corrosion. The top and bottom plates are interchangeable and slope away from one another towards one corner, where the liquid may be drawn off from the bottom and the gas expelled from the top; for this purpose, wells may be formed in these plates at the lowest and highest points. The tank is strengthened by means of stays j, which may conveniently be railway rails, and tie-rods k. Instead of these, stay-rods may pass through the tanks and be held in place by screwing the ends and bolting to the plates, preferably with an internal washer, as shown in Fig. 7, or both forms of staying may be used in the same tank. Instead of the tanks being stayed, the flanges may be embedded in cement or concrete walls, thus insulating the contents from heat, and series of such tanks built into walls may be arranged one above the other. To facilitate cleaning, the corners of the tanks are rounded as shown in Fig. 14.
Patent GB-190512476-A (GB)
Title: Spirit Urn, with Self Measuring Tap, for Delivering a Measured Quantity
Inventor: PHILLIPS Thomas
Filed: 1905-06-16
Granted: 1906-06-16
Abstract: 12,476. Phillips, T. June 16. Spirit urns and the like.-A metal spirit urn A is mounted on a tubular stand which communicates with a three-way tap B surmounted by a measuring - c h a mber C as shown. The chamber is filled and emptied alternately by turning a handle D between stops. s. One s t o p is reremovable to allow a continuous flow. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 14,354, A,D. 1894, No. 2199, A.D. 1895, No 10,758, A.D. 1896, and No. 18,563, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Registering &c.].]
Patent GB-190519456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Watch and Clock Movements.
Inventor: VOLKMANN MARTIN FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-09-26
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 19,456. Volkmann, M. F., and Truax, W. O. Sept. 26. Motionwork.- The seconds' hand L, Fig. 2, is driven from the cannon pinion B through an idle wheel H and a train I, N, O, Q, K, so that it will be set therewith by the keyless mechanism. Keyless mechanism.-The rocking bar S, Fig. 3, is operated by the lever U, which plays in a notch therein.
Patent GB-190519762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Counting Apparatus and Revolution Indicators.
Inventor: KNOWLES JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-09-30
Granted: 1906-09-29
Abstract: 19,762. Knowles, J. W., and Barker, J. E. Sept. 30. Counting-apparatus.-In screw and worm-wheel mechanism applicable to counting the revolutions of the measuring-roller of a warping-mill, the worm-wheel 4 is graduated around its periphery and read against a fixed pointer, whole revolutions of the wheel being shown by means of a graduated slide 9 displaying one of its numerals through a fixed aperture. Upon the outer end of the slide there is a projection which engages with the spiral groove 7 of angular section upon the face of the wheel, and forces the slide radially inwards between fixed guides as the motion proceeds. A wedge-shaped collar 17, which normally keeps the wheel in place, may be pushed out to allow a movement of the wheel along its axle to disengage it from the actuating-screw and the slide for zeroizing.
Patent GB-190521097-A (GB)
Title: Improved Separator for Grain and the like.
Inventor: GRAY RICHARD JOHN SAMUEL
Filed: 1905-10-18
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 21,097. Gray, R. J. S. Oct. 18. Separating grain and seeds.- Apparatus for separating grain and seeds consists of an horizontal or inclined pan b with a perforated, smooth, or roughened bottom c suspended by hangers a and receiving a circular shaking motion by an eccentric pin j on a disk h carried by the vertical shaft e. One or more combs k are fitted across the pan to retard the flow of the grain and assist the light irregular or sprouted grain to rise to the surface. Air may be blown into a space d beneath the pan, and pass up through perforations in the bottom of the same. One or more adjustable skimmers l fitted across the pan divide the good grain from the light irregular grain, which escape, respectively, by outlets m, n.
Patent GB-190523092-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Gathering Machine for Book Binders use
Inventor: NELSON IAN THEODORE
Filed: 1905-11-10
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 23,092. Nelson, I. T., and Murray, J. Nov. 10. Bookbinding.-In a signature-gathering machine, the piles of signatures are placed on their backs on tables from which the front signatures are removed by a reciprocating suction plate and are dropped in guides side by side with the other signatures forming the books, which are moved along by a travelling chain. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of one section of the machine. The signatures a are moved along the table b by the fingers c on a chain up to the abutments d, which is moved up and down by the levers g, g<1>, the latter being hooked over a stud r attached to the abutment rod to allow of easy disconnexion. The abutment d is fitted with a suction cup joined by flexible pipes to the cock j, which is operated by links from the cam k<1> so as alternately to connect the pipes to a'vacuum pump and to the atmosphere. As the abutment d descends, it draws the front signature through a slot between it and the table, and drops it into a channel between guideplates e along which the gathered signatures are moved by a travelling chain. The abutments are arranged so as to drop each signature into a separate channel in its proper relative position in the book, and the tables b are adjustable by a screw and band-wheel i to accommodate signatures of varying thickness. The plate p prevents the abutment from lifting the signatures as it rises.
Patent GB-190526972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Advertising and Heating purposes.
Inventor: BRUENLER OSCAR HEINRICH ULRICH
Filed: 1905-12-27
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 26,972. Brunler, O. H. U. Dec. 27. Steam generation by direct contact of combustion products .-A flame burns beneath the surface of water, or other suitable transparent liquid, contained in a glass or other transparent vessel, from which hot liquid and gases can be obtained for heating purposes. Liquid combustibles and compressed air or oxygen are led through pipes d, c, respectively, and burn in a flame b below the surface of the liquid. The flame may be started by heating the pipes e, d with a solderirg-lamp. The combustion gases escape by a pipe e and the heated liquid through an overfow pipe g. The liquid is introduced by a pipe f in such quantity only that the outflow is heated. The pipe g is connected with heating-pipes &c. Specifications No. 11,494, A.D. 1894, No. 9855, A D. 1898, and No. 18,563, A.D. 1903, are referred to.
Patent GB-190527132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: FITZPATRICK HUGH DONALD
Filed: 1905-12-29
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 27,132. Fitzpatrick, H. D., [Dilks, I. C., and Park, J.]. Dec. 29. Bottles, non-refillable.-The neck of the bottle, Fig. 1, is closed at the top, and weakened by means of a groove c, a hole d being provided through which the handle of a corkscrew may be inserted to break off the top of the neck in opening. The cork is inserted, and the bottle filled, through an opening in the bottom of the bottle, which is finally sealed by a ground stopper g locked in place by a spring pin j. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, an auxiliary stopper is locked in the neck above the cork. A rubber ring m placed around the stopper g may be removed and placed around the broken part of the bottle neck, if it is desired to drink out of the bottle.
Patent GB-190607935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Reproducing Pictures by Imprinting an Original Picture that has been Treated with Hydrogen Peroxide.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1906-04-02
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 7935. Bloxam, A. G., [Neue Photographische Ges.]. April 2. Printing by catalytic reaction. Printing-paper or the like is prepared in such a manner that the substance contained in it reacts with the hydrogen peroxide in the catalytic negative either in the presence or in the absence of a third material. In the first case, the developing-solution consists simply of a bath of ammonia or ammonium salts, and in the second case no developing - bath is necessary. Papers coated with a manganous salt with or without an alkali salt of a feeble acid require the ammonia developer. But when cobaltous salts are used no developer is necessary. The print may however be intensified by a solution of ammonia or caustic soda or the like. Gum printing and pigment paper is also prepared by adding to the mixture of gum or gelatin and colouring- matter the selected salt with an alkali salt of a feeble acid. Several examples of coating-compositions are enumerated. Specifications No. 22,841, A.D. 1901, and No. 13,920, A.D. 1903, are referred to.
Patent GB-190608626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detachable Buckles.
Inventor: BARABASZ MIECZYSLAW
Filed: 1906-04-10
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 8626. Barabasz, M. April 10. Buckles.- A single-piece buckle, of the type described in Specification No. 11,257, A.D. 1905, has side bars 1 and end bars 2, 3, one of which has spikes 5. A plain bar 7, having a rounded or inwardly-turned edge 9, and a bar 10, having spikes 11, are both bent up above the surface of the buckle. Short arms 12 or a continuous bar, bent to stand on the opposite side to the bars 7, 10, are also provided.
Patent GB-190612319-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Working Internal Combustion Engines with Crude or Partially Distilled Mineral Oil.
Inventor: GABBETT-FAIRFAX HUGH WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-26
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 12,319. Fairfax, H. W. Gabbett-. May 26. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-When working with crude or heavy oils, hot or cold air is passed over or through liquid fuel, which is stored in bulk. The air thus carburetted with the more volatile constituents is passed to the engine cylinder and forms the main charge, charges from the remaining liquid being pumped in after combustion has commenced. If preferred, the liquid fuel may be heated by the exhaust gases or otherwise as desired A pump b supplies compressed air to a reservoir d which opens into the fuel tank h through a passage g. The carburetted air leaves the tank h and enters the cylinder by the pipe k, the pump n withdrawing the remaining liquid fuel and forcing it into the combustion chamber through the pipe o. Exhaust gases are passed through a coiled pipe j in the fuel tank h. A lamp p is provided for heating the tank h and passage g as desired.
Patent GB-190613373-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for the Prevention of Sparking in Current Interrupters and the like.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER FERDINAND
Filed: 1906-06-11
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 13,373. Schneider, F. June 11. Drawings to Specification. Switches.-Relates to the prevention of sparking in interrupters, lightning-arresters, &c., and consists in using a coherer powder as a resistance in shunts The powder. may consist of .any known coherer powder, such as that described in Specification No. 28,102, A.D: 1902, and may be contained in a tube or piled between conductors.