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Patent GB-190317492-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Automatic Steering Mechanism, for Roller Skates Toy and other Vehicles and the like
Inventor: HOORN ALBERT VAN
Filed: 1903-08-12
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 17,492. Hoorn, A. van. Aug. 12. Steering ; undercarriages.-Relates to automatic steering-mechanism for roller skates, toy vehicles, &c., similar mechanism being applicable to motor and other vehicles. As applied to skates and toy vehicles, the front steering-wheels are automatically controlled when the skates &c. assume a position other than the perpendicular. As applied to vehicles, the steering-wheels are turned by suitable gear, causing the body of the car to sway in the direction in which the steering-wheels are turned. Figs. 1 and 3 show views of the invention as applied to a roller skate formed with a heel-plate a<3> carrying a fork a<2> in which is mounted a narrow back wheel a, preferably furnished with a front plate f, which is supported by an arrangement somewhat resembling a universal joint. The two front steering-wheels c are preferably formed with flat tyres, and the axle upon which they are mounted can pivot from side to side. The wheels c are carried in a bearing c<1> attached to a plate d, which can rotate upon an upper plate d' supported by ball bearings d<2>. The toe-plate f is connected to a rod b, which is attached to the heel-plate and passes through bearings e on the plate d, allowing a limited turning movement to the rod b. The rod b has a projecting arm or pin g which engages a slotted or forked extension g<1> of the lower plate d, and, when the skater sways towards one side or the other, the rod b turns, causing the arm g to rotate the plate d' and thereby turning the steering- wheels c, so that the skater moves in a curve. A spring may be arranged in connection with the plates d, d' to assist in returning them to their normal condition. As applied to a motor or other vehicle, where the steering is effected by turning the wheels by suitable steering-gear, the body of the vehicle is so mounted as to be swayed from side to side by the movement of the wheels. When the front and back wheels are both arranged to turn from side to side, the forked extensions of the turning parts of the ball bearings may overlap and be operated by a single projecting arm engaging both forked extensions.
Patent GB-190320897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lamps Burning Wicks.
Inventor: HALLOT AMELIE
Filed: 1903-09-29
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 20,897. Halot, A. Sept. 29. Lighting, extinguishing, and trimming oil lamps. -Oil lamps may be extinguished by means of caps which also trim the wicks. The cap c, Figs. 1 and 3, is connected to a bent lever b which is slotted at g so that it can slide about an axis f. The axis is connected to a supporting-ring a provided with a tail-piece d which is bent and slotted at e. A wire m passes through the slot e, and is held by a bead n in a slotted foot j at the end of the lever. If the device be adjusted as shown in Fig. 3, on pulling the wire the cap is applied to the wick, extinguishing the light and causing the wick to assume the form of the rim of the cap. In a modification, the cap may be thrown back by pushing the wire upwards ; for this purpose the tail of the cap and the lever are curved to one side, and the wire is bent at the end to engage a hole in the lever. A pilot tube may be combined with the burner in order to light the lamp, or an electric lighter may be actuated by displacing the cap. In a spirit lamp, an axis for the lever may be fixed to a tongue on the central tube of the globe gallery, and in some cases an axis for the lever, and a guide slot for the wire, may be attached directly to the burner. A slotted lever may be replaced by a solid lever working in a pivoted slide.
Patent GB-190322109-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combination of a Fire Shield and Cinder Screen for use in Kitchen Ranges and other Grates
Inventor: LOGIER EMILY SHELLEY
Filed: 1903-10-14
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 22,109. Logier, E. S. Oct. 14. Fire-guards.-Relates to the combination of a cinder sifter d with a fire shield a for use with kitchen ranges and other grates. The casing a is of sheet iron, and is shaped to fit into the ashpan, upon the top of which bears a strip a<1>, attached to the casing. An open space in the casing is provided with a shield b, of any perforated material, attached behind the strip a' in such a manner that it may be freely opened and closed, or entirely removed. The shield b may be secured at the top to a bar a', and, when hinged at the bottom, the amount of opening is controlled by a chain or hook. The curved sides of the casing a may, if desired, be made of the same material as the shield b. The casing c, holding the screen d, may form an extension of the casing a, or it may be riveted to the casing. The screen d is supported by a peg e.
Patent GB-190325906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Steering Gears of Motor Cars and the like
Inventor: WADE FRANCIS RICHARD
Filed: 1903-11-27
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 25,906. Wade, F. R. Nov. 27. Motor road vehicles.-In a worm steering-device, the nut is divided and made adjustable, so that the back-lash due to wear may be taken up. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the halves D, D<1> of the nut, which engages with the thread A of the steering-pillar B in the usual manner, are threaded externally to engage with right and left handed threads cut inside the sleeve E, so that, when the latter is turned, the two parts of the nut are either drawn together or thrust apart. Interlocking claws D<2> are provided in order to prevent relative rotation of the parts of the nut, and lock-nuts D' to fix the sleeve E in position. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the nut is divided longitudinally, the two parts being adjusted by screws H<1>, H<2>, H<4>, H<5>. Trunnion blocks of any convenient form are mounted upon the sleeve E, and engage one end of a lever connected to the steering-mechanism.
Patent GB-190326875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scarf-pins.
Inventor: DOVER GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-12-08
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 26,875. Dover, G. W. Dec. 8. Pins, scarf.-Scarf-pins A, Figs. 1,3, and 4, are attached to the heads B without having recourse to soldering. The pin is formed with a loop c, Fig. 1, which is then flattened at the sides and base, and formed with a perforation d, as shown in Fig. 3. The head B has two wings e formed with perforations f, preferably smaller than the perforation d. The part c is placed between the wings, and the pin is secured by a dowel-pin g passed through the three perforations.
Patent GB-190400025-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Artificial Manure from Sewage and other like Matter.
Inventor: WARDLE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-01-01
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 25. Tivey, S., and Andrews, A., [executors of Wardle, W.]. Jan. 1. Manures.-A manure is made by mixing finelyground gypsum or the like and common salt with solid or semi-solid refuse, such as sewage, nightsoil, town refuse, blood, ashpit collections, brewers' and distillers' refuse, and similar substances. Specification No. 10,581, A.D. 1903, is referred to. The organic matter used may have been previously pressed, or partially fermented and decomposed, or submitted to other treatment. The product may be partially dried in an oven or kiln to prevent fermentation and to assist disintegration.
Patent GB-190404235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary and Reciprocating Mechanism.
Inventor: ALLEN ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-02-20
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 4235. Allen, A. Feb. 20. Cam mechanism.-The rotating shaft a is caused to reciprocate longitudinally by the ball d, which is held by the set-screw g, and engages with the groove c in the sleeve b secured to the shaft.
Patent GB-190407041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Blue-black, to Black, Sulphur Colouring Matters, or Dyes.
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 7041. Cosway, H. C., and United Alkali Co. March 23. Dyes, artificial.-Sulphuretted colouring-matters, which dye unmordanted cotton blue-black to black shades, the dyeing being effected in a bath of sodium sulphide and chloride, are produced as follows : p-Amidobenzene sulphonic acid is heated with p-amidophenol, and water. The product is evaporated to dryness, and sulphur is added in small quantities. After further heating, a solution of caustic soda is added, and the temperature is raised to, and maintained at, 180‹ C. until the dye-stuff forms.
Patent GB-190407827-A (GB)
Title: Combined Boiler and Furnace.
Inventor: BONSON WILLIAM WATTS
Filed: 1904-04-05
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 7827. Bonson, W. W. April 5. Firebricks.-Consists of special forms of firebricks for the linings of steam-generator furnaces which are enclosed by water tubes extending between the legs of a multitubular boiler. In one form, Fig. 6, the bricks 14 are formed with projections 15 for insertion between the tubes, where the bricks are secured by pins 20. To assist in securing the bricks in position, fireclay 22 is poured over the tubes. Bricks 16, Fig. 8, with iron keys may be employed, or the tubes may almost be encircled by semi-annular bricks secured by fireclay.
Patent GB-190410744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: CROSSLEY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 10,744. Crossley, W. J., and Atkinson, J. May 10. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-Fig. 1 shows a two-stroke engine in which the air is compressed into a reservoir pipe D. The valves G, F admit gas, vapour, or a spray of oil or spirit, and air respectively into the pipe D and the valve E puts the pipe D in communication with the cylinder. A short spiral passage is formed in the cylinder cover to prevent the old and new charges from mixing and to produce an intimate mixture of the gas and air on leaving the passage. The exhaust valve opens a little before the end of the out-stroke, and the passage leading to it is closed by the piston on its in-stroke. The volume compressed is thus less than the cylinder volume. During the in-stroke, air and gas are admitted into the pipe D, and the position of the valves is such that pure air remains near the outer end. During the out-stroke, this air enters the cylinder first, to effect a partial scavenging, and is followed by mixed air and gas. Part of it is then expelled during the early part of the instroke, and waste of explosive vapour is thereby avoided. The capacity of the pipe D is of importance in producing the effects described. An enclosed crank chamber may be used along with the pipe D, or a separate pump may be employed. The method of working may also be applied to a double-acting engine.
Patent GB-190417320-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Disinfectant.
Inventor: STEPHAN ALFRED
Filed: 1904-08-08
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 17,320. Stephan, A. Aug. 8. Disinfectants.-An alkaline solution of phenol is treated with formaldehyde. On dissolving the product in water and treating with acid, an odourless, non-corrosive white powder is precipitated.
Patent GB-190420217-A (GB)
Title: Improved Washing Machine.
Inventor: MACARTHUR ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-09-20
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 20,217. MacArthur, A. Sept. 20. Washing-machines.-The clothes are placed in a cylinder built up of a number of diamond or other shaped bars F<1>, which are secured between two end discs F. The cylinder is made to revolve, by means of the gearing shown, in a semicylindrical water trough D. The discs may be radially grooved on their inner surfaces. The cylinder is provided with a door G, through which the clothes are inserted. Castors may be placed on the legs of the machine in order to render it portable.
Patent GB-190424981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Cars, and Motor Tricycles.
Inventor: SHARP ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1904-11-17
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 24,981. Sharp, A. Nov. 17. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the arrangement of the frame and the steering-gear of motor cars and motor tricycles. Figs. 1 and 2 show a motor tricycle having the rear wheel and the two front steering-wheels mounted on short axles S, which are supported at each end by specially-shaped forked links, having air springs of the type descrihed in Specification No. 764, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Bearings &c.], connected by lugs to the upper end of rotatable sleeves H mounted on steering-heads A connected to the framework at both ends. The axles S are also connected to the sleeves H at their lower ends by pivoted, forked links. The steering-heads are rigidly connected to one another by a transverse bar D, which is dropped in the centre and bears on the bottom frame, thus forming a support for a seat. Four-wheeled vehicles may have the rear member constructed similarly to the member D. Motor tricycles having a single steering-wheel may have this wheel mounted in a similar manner. A pinion is mounted at the lower end of the steering- column, and gears with a toothed sector having a projecting rod M which transmits the motion to the steering-axles S by means of the universallyjointed rods N. All the various main portions of the framework, such as the back B, sides E, and the transverse member D are each composed of tubes or bars brazed or otherwise fastened together so as to lie in one plane. Transverse, diagonal stays are introduced to stiffen the built-up framework, which is arranged preferably so that the axes of the driving-pulley, the driving-wheel hub, and the hinge of the lower fork are in the same horizontal plane when the air spring is in its mid-position. Brakes on the steering-wheels may be operated simultaneously by a flexible screw-adjusted cable passing round pulleys or guides on the steering-heads and the operating- lever gear. In a modified form of framing bent up at each end, the frame is wholly or partially built of steel plates having lugs for connecting to the wheel-forks, which are mounted as before. The method of attaching the wheels to the framework may be applied to other types of cars.
Patent GB-190425055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Middlings Purifiers and the like.
Inventor: BRIDDON GEORGE
Filed: 1904-11-18
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 25,055. Briddon, G. Nov. 18. Middlings purifiers.-To equalize the blast over the sieve of a middlings purifier, the air is led in through a number of separate channels which may open directly on to the sieve or be provided with regulating and deflecting apparatus. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement of rectangular channels a<1> with louvre plates g over the outlets f pivoted at h and fixed in position by wing nuts i. Fig. 5 shows a set of cylindrical pipes with conical caps j, which may be attached to bars which can be raised and lowered and held in position by means of depending ends l and nuts m.
Patent GB-190500330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Separating or Coagulating India Rubber and in Appliances therefor.
Inventor: THOMSON ROBERT CLEGHORN
Filed: 1905-01-07
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 330. Thomson, R. C., [Michie, D. K., and Golledge, G. H.]. Jan. 7. India-rubber, manufacture of; drums; framing.- Rubber milkis coagulated by combined centripetal and centrifugal action in a rotary cylinder A, provided internally with ribs G, shaped so as to throw the milk back towards the fixed vanes H, which are mounted upon a ring frame suspended from brackets I. These vanes are so curved as to direct the milk towards the centre, whence it is removed when caked, and the whey is drawn off. A little acetic acid may be added to the milk as in the ordinary process. Mucilage and resinous matter are removed with the whey.
Patent GB-190503072-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Box-making Machine
Inventor: STOUT WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-02-14
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 3072. Stout, W. H., and Chamberlin, W. D. Feb. 14. Sawing.-In making cylindrical veneer boxes, saws 90 are used, which are carried on a frame pivoted on a shaft 87, being moved to and from the work by a lever 91.
Patent GB-190506840-A (GB)
Title: Pocket-knife
Inventor: KAUFMANN ERNST
Filed: 1905-03-31
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 6840. Kaufmann, E. March 31. Pocket - knives.- The scales h are prepared separately and are attached after the completion of the rest of the knife by wire pins k which traverse the handle of the knife at any suitable position. The tangs of the blades are notched at o so as to allow them to close over the pins.
Patent GB-190507257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Horns for use on Motor Cars and for similar Services.
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
Filed: 1905-04-06
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 7257. Lucas, H., and Edwards, W. H. April 6. Horns.-Relates to a method of mounting the horns of motor-cars &c. so that they are adjustable in every direction. In the method shown in Fig. 2, the horn is embraced by a clamping-socket b, which is secured to the supporting-bracket f by the screw c. The bracket f is fixed to the steering-post a by a clip band e, tightened by the same screw c. The contiguous parts of the socket b and the bracket f are serrated to prevent slipping. When the screw c is loosened, the horn can be turned in the socket b, the socket can be adjusted with respect to the bracket f, and the bracket f can be moved upon the post a. Fig. 11 shows another method, in which the bracket is secured to the post a by a pair of clips g and screws h, the attachment socket b being detachably connected to the bracket by an independent screw c<1>.
Patent GB-190508459-A (GB)
Title: Improved Clip or Eye for Holding Stair Rods and the like with Removable Shield or Cover.
Inventor: DEELEY FRANK HENRY
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 8459. Deeley, F. H. April 20. Brackets; stair-rod eyes. - Stair-rod eyes are formed from wire coiled to form a spring clip A, into which the stair rod is inserted. The clip A is attached to a suitably-shaped base or back-plate C, Figs. 1, 3, and 5, by means of ears c<3>, and a cover E for preserving the eye from damage is attached by means of the ears. In some cases the coil may be attached to the shield or cover direct, as shown in Fig. 7. A modification suitable for supporting curtain rods is shown in Fig. 12. In some cases, the wire spring may be formed with a projecting thumb-piece a', by which the coils may be expanded for insertion of the rod.
Patent GB-190510382-A (GB)
Title: Installation for the Septic Tank Treatment and Filtration of Sewage.
Inventor: COMMIN FREDERICK JAMES
Filed: 1905-05-17
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 10,382. Commin, F. J. May 17. Sewage, treating; tanks for; filtering. -Relates to an arrangement of a septic tank and sewage filter designed to be portable and easily set up. The septic tank consists of a cylindrical casing 1 with an inlet opening 2 and a passage 3 leading to the lower part of the tank. The upper end 5 of the passage 3 is left open for convenience of cleaning. A partition 8 serves to check agitation from the inflow. The outlet passage 25 is formed by a plate 6 which extends above the ordinary outlet 7 to an opening 26 and a downward passage 27 which afford an exit for an extraordinary inflow of liquid. The outlet 7 leads to a distributor 11 consisting of a pivoted dish with a vertical partition 14, Fig. 3, so that when one division is full of liquid the weight thereof causes the distributor to turn, sending the liquid over one side of the bed and bringing the other half of the dish into position to receive the liquid. The filter consists of a cylindrical casing 10, preferably of a convenient size to contain the tank 1, with a perforated lining 18 to allow the air to reach all parts of the filter. The filtering-material, slag, coke, &c. is supported on removable perforated trays 20 with small bosses 23, Fig. 4, through which the perforations pass, to prevent the liquid from adhering to the underside of the trays. Specification No. 19,171, A.D. 1902, is referred to.
Patent GB-190511300-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Copper Sulphide for Thermo-electric Couples.
Filed: 1905-05-30
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 1 1 , 3 0 0. Compagnie Thermo-Electrique (SystÞme Hermite). April 27, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Copper sulphide.-In the preparation of copper sulphide for use in thermo-electric couples, copper heated to dark redness is acted upon by sulphur, hydrogen sulphide, or other suitable sulphur compound, and the sulphide formed is allowed to cool in the vapour of the sulphur or sulphur compound used. The blue sulphide thus obtained, which contains an excess of sulphur, is melted in a crucible and metallic copper is added in small quantities as long as any reaction occurs ; the heating is continued for a short time, and the product is then allowed to cool. The ingot of copper at the bottom of the crucible may be detached and used in a fresh operation. Instead of metallic copper being added to the melted sulphide, an oxide of copper such as cupric oxide, or some equivalent body, may be employed.
Patent GB-190518676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Condensing Steam by Injection, specially applicable in connection with Steam Turbines
Inventor: KOLB OTTO
Filed: 1905-09-15
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 18,676. Kolb, O. Sept. 15. Turbines, condensers for. A centrifugal pump a is arranged so as to throw a jet of water between guide-rings d, drawing with it the steam from the casing f and discharging into a spiral casing e, where the condensation is completed. The slotted passages h' for the steam may be replaced by circular openings or by nozzle-shaped chambers. The centrifugal pump may be arranged on the shaft of a steam turbine. The pump may be started by means of the vacuum set up by the escaping steam.
Patent GB-190520386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Display Envelopes.
Inventor: WARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-10-09
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 20,386. Ward, J. Oct. 9. Displaying and storing.-Envelopes for the convenient display of samples of seeds and the like are made from blanks as shown in Fig. 3. A flap A is folded over a slightly narrower flap B, and narrow side flaps E are then secured over it, forming a pocket or receptacle with a lip A<1>, Fig. 1. The piece C, which receives the seed for display, has guard-flaps F, to prevent spilling of the seeds. To close the envelope, the seeds are placed in the receptacle, and the flap D is folded over the flap A<1> and the flaps F over the flap D, and the two parts are then folded together along the crease B<1>. If desired, the receptacle may be dished, and a tying string secured to the closing-flap D.