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Patent GB-190312268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Motors.
Inventor: CATTEAU JEAN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1903-05-29
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 12,268. Catteau, J. B. May 29, Inertia governors for gas engines. The valves 9, 12 which admit air and gas to the cylinder, and the valve 17 which admits air to the reservoir 15, are worked by arms 35, 36, 38 on the shaft 37 ; the shaft is rocked by a weighted tappet 31, 32 which serves as an inertia governor, and, when the speed is excessive, rises clear of the arm 35 and engages another arm 39 which opens a separate air valve 22. This valve is held open by a projection 42 on the lever 39, which works loosely on its pin 40, coming behind a block on a pin 44 mounted in a fixed arm. The block is turned and releases the arm 39 by a link 45 connected to the exhaustvalve lever 29 every time the exhaust valve is opened. In two modifications, the exhaust valve is held open when the speed is excessive, and the separate air valve is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190321100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Facing for Stairs.
Inventor: WILLIAMS GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1903-10-01
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 21,100. Williams, G. J., and Piggott, G. T. Oct. 1. Bending; slotting tool-holders; tools.-Metallic facing for the edges of stairs is formed by drawing a plain strip of metal between a grooving- tool F and a mandrel D. The tool F is held by a bar G between jaws on a plate B, having a hole nearly filled by the mandrel D, by which the edge of the strip is curved ; the mandrel is adjustable longitudinally, and the tool F vertically.
Patent GB-190323241-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Safety Stirrup.
Inventor: ARUNDALE FRANCIS ROBERT
Filed: 1903-10-27
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 23,241. Arundale, F. R., and McNeil, J. Oct. 27. Stirrups.-Stirrup irons have only one side. The foot-plate A may be flat, convex, or concave, and is preferably formed with a rounded or wireedged return end C. Its upper surface may be roughened, or faced with resilient material. The upright B has slots to take the stirrup leather G as shown, the upper part of the upright being curved and bearing against the leather ; the stirrup is thus maintained in the correct position. Slots are formed in the foot-plate and upright to reduce the weight. The stirrup iron may consist of a skeleton frame which may be provided with cross-bars M, those on the upright serving for the attachment of the stirrup leather.
Patent GB-190325072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks or Fastenings for Satchels, Boxes and the like.
Inventor: LEHMANN FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1903-11-17
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 25,072. Lehmann, F. Nov. 17. Fastenings.-A fastening for satchels, cigar boxes, and the like is so arranged that when the parts are in the position in which the fastening cannot be opened, it may be closed if desired. The part r of the frame carries the fastening. The part r' fits, when closed, within the part r, and carries two hooks f which engage slots in the sliding piece c in the chamber a. The piece c has a projecting pin c' which is acted upon by a spring to force the slide normally to the left. A sliding piece g' provided with a knob g has a notch to receive a nose on a rotatable piece a also provided with a knob h<2>. In the position shown, the nose and notch are out of engagement, and the piece g<1> is prevented from moving inwards by the nose of the piece h abutting against it. In this position, the bag &c., if open, may be closed. To open the bag &c., the piece h is rotated until the nose is opposite to the notch, the piece g<1> is then moved inwards, and acts upon the pin c<1> of the piece c to free the catches f.
Patent GB-190325657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lightning Arrestors or Devices for Preventing Overcharging in Electric Conductors.
Inventor: ZAPF GEORG
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 25,657. Zapf, G. Nov. 24. Lightning - arresters. -Consists of a device for relieving overcharges on electric conductors, and comprises two electrodes, one connected to the conductor and the other to earth, these electrodes being at a greater distance apart than corresponds to the potential at which discharge is wished to take place, together with means for starting wave movements between the electrodes. The discharge terminals m, n are placed at a distance apart four to six times as great as the sparking distance for the given potential. Connected to the main conductor l is a second wire which leads, through a high resistance or condenser w, to another discharge terminal o which is placed at the sparking distance proper to the given potential. A small discharge between the terminals n, o sets up waves sufficient to cause a discharge between m, n. Accidental short-circuits between the former pair will involve little loss, as they will not set up the discharge between the more distant terminals.
Patent GB-190325796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Berth Front Slides or Fixtures, applicable to Cabin and Emigrant Berths, and other like Temporary Portable or Permanent Structures.
Inventor: GIBSON WILLIAM FOSTER
Filed: 1903-11-26
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 25,796. Gibson, W. F., and Gibson, H. Nov. 26. Berths.-An arrangement for attaching together boards forming parts of ships' berths and the like or fastening them to fixtures, such as stanchions, bulkheads, and the like, consists of U-shaped metal slides e to which the board f is secured by screws ; the slide e has flanges h which slidingly engage with guide-bars b. The extent of the descent of the sliding board is determined by stops on the guide-bars. In a modification, the slides have T or other base-pieces, instead of the flanges h, and these base-pieces engage with guide-bars of corresponding shape.
Patent GB-190326668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Producing Metal Sulphates or other Salts from Metal Sulphides and Sulphide Ores Containing Iron.
Inventor: MEURER OTTO
Filed: 1903-12-05
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 26,668. Meurer, O. Dec. 5. Sulphates.-Consists in producing metallic sulphates free from iron, from metallic sulphides or sulphide ores containing iron in the state of the monosulphide. The material, previously ground and garbled, is heated with a monosulphide or polysulphide of an alkali or an alkaline earth in a closed chamber out of contact with the air, as described in Specifications No. 23,664, A.D. 1899, and No. 7463, A.D. 1902. The mass is then removed from the furnace, allowed to crumble in the air, and lixiviated with water to dissolve out the alkali or alkaline-earth salts, which may be re-utilized. The residue, after being dried and powdered, is oxidized by exposure to the air, preferably in a suitably warmed chamber, the metallic sulphates being finally extracted with water. If the proportion of iron monosulphide in the material is too small, the metallic oxides, remaining in the residue after the final treatment with water, are extracted with sulphuric or other acid. In place of the alkali &c. sulphides, materials which will produce them on heating may be employed, as for example, a mixture of an alkali sulphate and coal.
Patent GB-190327567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belt Fasteners.
Inventor: NICHOLSON WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1903-12-16
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 27,567. Nicholson, W. T. Dec. 16. Belt fastenings.-A sheet of metal, shown in Fig. 2, is bent over on itself to form the half of a hinge joint. Two such pieces are secured to the ends of a belt in the manner shown in Fig. 6, and the two parts are then connected by a flexible hinge-pin d of leather or hide. Fig. 7 shows a modification in which the parts of the joint are secured to the ends of the belt by means of bifurcated rivets b<1> driven through holes punched in the parts of the joint.
Patent GB-190400383-A (GB)
Title: Improvement connected with Suspenders for Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: WEINTRAUD ALFRED
Filed: 1904-01-06
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 383. Weintraud, A. Jan. 6. Braces. - A hook or other device is sewn, riveted, or detachably fastened to the brace ends about midway of their length as shown at A, Fig. 5. The suspending tapes of pants are passed over the brace ends in the usual way and looped over the hooks. A modification consists of a flap fastened to the brace ends by a spring button.
Patent GB-190406798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Cases.
Inventor: BAILEY WILLIAM ASBURY
Filed: 1904-03-21
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 6798. Bailey, W. A. March 21. Packing - cases.- A packing-case or crate, of any material, is constructed so as to be readily separable into a number of smaller crates or cases, and is applicable for such purposes as the conveyance of a large number of empty bottles, jars, &c., which, after filling, are to be sent on in smaller consignments. A wooden case is shown in horizontal section in Fig 2, and in transverse section in Fig. 3. The longitudinal bars F are secured, by means of nails, screws, rivets, &c., to transverse bars F<2> and to vertical bars F<3>, which last may be arranged either inside or outside the bars F<2>, The crate is divided into " major " sections by transverse and vertical bars, as shown at G, G', these sections being separable by sawing through the external bars round the section A A. The " major" sections may be further subdivided into minor " sections by longitudinal bars J and vertical bars H. A " minor" section may be divided up again by cutting through the bars F, G, H, but such smaller divisions will be open at the plane of section.
Patent GB-190409311-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Dyeing Hanks of Yarn
Inventor: STOEHR GOTTLOB
Filed: 1904-04-22
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 9311. St÷hr, G. April 22. Dyeing yarns is effected by suspending the hanks on a frame which is lowered bodily into the dyeing vat by means of a crane, and is rotatable about a horizontal axis so that the hanks may be turned together instead of separately by band. Into the lateral grooves n of the frame b are placed the frames k,on the cross-bars l of which are loosely hung the hanks t, and which are kept in position by the sliding bars m. The frame b with its contents is then raised by means of the crane e, rotating in bearings o, and the winding-tackle h, p, f, and, being brought over the vat a, is lowered into the dye bath and covered over by the cover i. The cover has a hook s so that it may be moved by means of the crane. After the yarns have been in the bath a suitable time, the frame is raised from the vat and, being turned through 180‹ on the pivot d, by which the frame is attached to the suspension arms c, is replaced. The operation is repeated as often as necessary, and the yarns are finally driel centrifugally in the frame b.
Patent GB-190409339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Exhaust Silencers more particularly for use with Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ROSE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-04-23
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 9339. Rose, W., and Rose, H. April 23. Exhaust-silencers for internal-combustion engines &c. The annular chambers 3, 4, 5, 6 are connected by perforated tubes 14, 15, 16,17, the whole being secured by a bolt passing through the partitions and covers, which may be of aluminium. The exhaust gases enter from below and pass upwards through the tubes and chambers, and finally into the atmosphere through the end and cover. The perforations increase in number b u t decrease i n size towards the exhaust end.
Patent GB-190409972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fastenings for Cattle-chains.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
Filed: 1904-04-30
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 9972. Jensen, P., [Maemecke, J.]. April 30. Coupling-links.- A fastening for cattle chains comprises an S-shaped lever d, which is pivoted to a U-shaped link c on the end of the chain and confines another link g as shown. In the event of fire, or when an animal has fallen, the chain is readily unfastened, notwithstanding that it may be in tension. A small open ring, which is forced open by the disconnecting-movement of the lever d, may be provided to prevent accidental disconnection.
Patent GB-190416763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Producing Poor Gas Free from Tarry Matters.
Inventor: BOUTILLIER LOUIS
Filed: 1904-07-29
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 16,763. Boutillier, L. Aug. 25, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas - producers; retort furnaces.- In an apparatus for producing poor gas free from tarry matters, of the kind described in Specification No. 7979, A.D. 1904, the retort 5, in which the volatile matters are first distilled from the charge, is completely separated from the surrounding furnace 8 throughout its height. The gaseous products of distillation are led by a nozzle 14 and a pipe 15 from the upper part of the retort to the space below the grate 6. The gases there mix with air and steam, which are introduced by a pipe 12, and the mixture passe; up through the incandescent material above the grate, being finally led away through a pipe 11. The retort 5 discharges into a space 3 below the bottom of the producer, the charge being removed through a door 4 and . introduced into the producer by a charging-hopper 10. Arrangements may be made on the pipe 15 for sampling the products of distillation from the retort, and it may also be arranged so that a part or all of the products of distillation from the retort may be completely ejected from the producer.
Patent GB-190421427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: WALKER BENJAMIN
Filed: 1904-10-06
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 21,427. Walker, B., and Spink, A. Oct. 6. Looms, pile forming and cutting in.-Relates to looms for weaving looped, cut, or partly-cut pile fabrics, in which the warp pile is formed by crossing the pile warps over wires or needles 8, Fig. 1, as described in Specification No. 12,341, A.D. 1903. The needles 8 are of various heights, and, when weaving cut pile, have split ends in which the pile is cut. They extend, through the ordinary reed 5, and are detachably secured to pins 9, Figs. 1 and 5, by their eyes 15 resting on shoulders or reduced parts 17 on the pins, which are fixed in a plate or bar 10 carried by a crossrail 12 secured to the end frames. The wires are cut away at their forward under parts, to prevent them from rising when a knot in the fabric passes. The pile warps pass between the inclined dents 21, Fig. 7, of a pile reed 20, moved up and down by a lever 30, to one end of which the reed 20 is hung, the other being oscillated by a cord 35, connected to a cam-worked lever, so that the warps are made to pass from side to side of the needles. The right inclines of the dents 12 are continued in an upward direction somewhat, and the left inclines downwards, so as to leave thickened parts 24, 25 which prevent the warp threads from catching in the pins 9. Projections 18, Fig. 5, on the pins prevent the wires from rising. The pile warps are lifted higher than the ground warps.
Patent GB-190422712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dough Shaping Rollers.
Inventor: WOELKE EMIL
Filed: 1904-10-21
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 22,712. Woelke, E. Oct. 21. Moulding biscuits, cakes, and pastry.-A roller d for cutting-out biscuits, cakes, or pastry is arranged to utilize the whole of a sheet of dough without forming any scrap. The cutters are formed of sheet-metal strips, driven into the roller, and are arranged so that main shapes such as g alternate with shapes such as h. Other shapes i are formed at the edges.
Patent GB-190423973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosives.
Inventor: MITCHELL JAMES CALEB
Filed: 1904-11-05
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 23,973. Mitchell, J. C. Nov. 5. Explosives. - Consists in adding, for waterproofing purposes, the constituents of sandalwood which are soluble in alcohol, and is applicable to explosives containing oxygen-yielding and carbonaceous materials. An example consists of 30 parts of cane sugar, 10 of milk sugar, 50 of potassium chlorate, and the constituents soluble in alcohol of 4 parts of sandalwood.
Patent GB-190427479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Inverted Arc Electric Lamps
Inventor: ANDREW NICHOLAS PENTREATH
Filed: 1904-12-16
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 27,479. Andrew, N. P., and Johns, T. M. M. Dec. 16. Globe holders.- Inverted arc lamps are enclosed i n substantially airtight globes. The globe D, which in the form shown is of cylindrical form, is clamped between the recessed ring B and the reflector I, mounted upon the lower casing, by means of the screw M, with an intervening spring m. The edges of the globe are protected by asbestos packing-rings. Chains G are provided to support the lower structure when released. In a modification, a glass cylinder, flanged at both ends, is held by clamping the flanges between split rings and the lamp casing by means of screws with intervening springs.
Patent GB-190429217-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in Purifying Water and other Liquid.
Inventor: GRIFFITH PATRICK GILL
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 29,217. Griffith, P. G. Dec. 31. Liquids, sterilizing. - Relates to apparatus for carrying out the process described in Specification No. 17,984, A.D. 1904, for sterilizing water by heating it for a short period to a temperature of 65‹-85‹ C. In a chamber alpha is a series of flattened pipes b opening into chambers e, e' at the top and bottom of the chamber. Corrugated sheet copper may be placed in the spaces between the pipes b. Above the chamber a is a tank j, which the water to be treated enters through a ball cock j<1> and thence passes by a pipe f to the chamber e<1> and then through the pipes b, the chamber e, and the pipe g to the heater. This consists of concentric cylinders k<1>, k<2>, k<3>, k<4>, the innermost of which may be corrugated, forming water chambers k<5>, k<6> communicating by pipes k<7> and separated by spaces up which pass the hot air &c. from the lamp u, escaping by the openings k<3>. The water passes into a chamber l, which is provided with a cock o for the escape of air &c., and thence by a pipe h, which is provided with an upward extension and opening h<2> for the escape of steam, to the chamber alpha, where it is cooled by the cold water in the pipes b, and out by the pipe i, which extends sufficiently high to ensure the chamber a remaining full. The opening n leading from the chamber l to the pipe h is closed by a valve r and spring s connected by a stirrup q to a thermostatic capsule p. When the water has reached the desired temperature, the expansion of the capsule p opens the valve rand allows it to escape. The lamp u is preferably of the type in which petroleum vapour is forced into the burner by air pressure ; to prevent overheating, a thermostat z is provided, which when it expands opens a valve x in a pipe v communicating with the lamp, thus releasing the pressure and extinguishing the lamp. The liquid in the capsule z may be distilled water or liquid boiling at a rather higher or lower temperature as may be required. The water may be driven into the apparatus by a pump, and may pass through an asbestos bag, a layer of charcoal, or other filtering-medium.
Patent GB-190511009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Hermetically Sealing Jars Pots, Bottles, Glasses, Tins, and the like
Inventor: JOHNSON HARRY WILDAY
Filed: 1905-05-26
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 11,009. Johnson, H. W. May 26. Stoppers.-In sealing jars, pots, bottles, glasses, tins, &c., the necks of the vessels are formed with internal flanges or rims B adapted to receive stoppers D, preferably of the same material as the vessel. The stopper is provided with a peripheral packing-ring E of cotton, string, wool, &c., impregnated before or subsequently to application with gelatin, wax, &c. A ring or layer of elastic, compressible, or wholly or partly cementitious material is placed between the stopper and the neck of the vessel. The stopper is maintained in position by creating a vacuum in the vessel and the whole is sealed by gelatin, wax, &c., preferably melted by the heat of the contents into all interstices between the stopper and neck. To open the vessel, a loop F of the ring E may be left free as shown.
Patent GB-190515139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kilns for Drying Hops and Malt.
Inventor: SHEW EDMUND GEORGE
Filed: 1905-07-24
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 15,139. Shew, E. G., and Jones, W, July 24. Kilns for drying hops and malt by air heated out of contact with fuel or furnace gases. The air enters the apparatus by conduits a and passes to a chamber c formed above the dome b of the furnace and furnished with channelled ribs d to increase the heating effect. From this chamber, the air escapes through an opening e and passes through the drying-floor and the malt or hops spread thereon. The furnace gases passes through a throat f and box g to serpentine pipes h, which are tied to a central stay and supported by chains k from the joists of the drying-floor. The pipes h are connected to a box i in an outlet flue s having dampers s<2>, s<3> and provided with a branch pipe u, through which the gases are led during the removal of goods from the drying-floor. Two deflecting- hoods t, r are fitted to the flue s, and beneath the deflector r closable apertures s<1> are formed so that the furnace gases may escape above the hops or malt and promote the draught of heated air.
Patent GB-190518240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for the Manufacture of Paving Blocks Slabs and Tiles
Inventor: WARNER WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-09-09
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 18,240. Warner, W. Sept. 9. Moulding blocks, slabs, and tiles for paving. Relates to machinery for moulding asphalt mixed with burnt town's refuse &c. The carrier b having the feed - opening c is steam-jacketed at d, and the mould is lined with hardened steel plates e, Fig. 5, riveted to the sides of the mould. An eccentric sleeve g is fitted to the lever j and secured by a set-screw. Adjustment of the sleeve regulates the throw of the carrier b. The conveyer is driven through a water trough l by ratchet gearing o, n, and is adjusted by means of a nut t and a semicircular end.
Patent GB-190518657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: WOLSTENHOLME OLIVER SINCLAIR
Filed: 1905-09-15
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 18,657. Wolstenholme, O. S. Sept. 15. Spring wheels; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The rims a, b, connected to the hub by hinged spokes c, are pivoted at f to a continuous or segmental arched tyre d which may be of spring steel capable of deformation, and may be fitted with a rubber or other wearing surface. For increased resilience, the rims a, b may be further connected by springs. The necessary play of the inner ends of the spokes may be obtained by means of balls h, rockers j, or equivalent means.
Patent GB-190520644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Coin Freed Pianos
Inventor: JONES THOMAS LINFORTH
Filed: 1905-10-12
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 20,644. Jones, T. L. Oct. 12. Musical instruments coin-slit closing-devices.-In electric pianos, when the perforated music roll has completed its run, the reversing-lever A is automatically rocked on its pivot A' to permit rewinding thereby turning the rock lever B and completing an electric circuit c, d, through the contacts C &c. The electro-magnet E then attracts and turns the bell-crank F, blocking the coin shoot by the arm G so as to prevent the passage of coin inserted in the slot box Z until the rewinding is completed and the reversing-lever returned. Electric lighting; signals.-An electric lamp K may also be arranged in the circuit behind a translucent screen J, which is arranged in an opening in the slot box and provided with a suitable notice, or the closing of the circuit c, d may operate an electric bell or buzzer. Alternatively, the bell-crank F may raise into view an illuminated disk or signal. When the lever A is returned and the circuit broken, the return of the bell-crank may be rendered gradual by connecting a dash-pot to the arm F, or F<1> or to the reversing- lever.