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Patent GB-190318209-A (GB)
Title: An Arrangement whereby a Boat, particularly of the Lifeboat Type, is Furnished with Superior Non-capsizable and Superior Selfrighting Capabilities, in Combination.
Inventor: HEDDERWICK HAROLD JAMES
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1904-08-24
Abstract: 18,209. Hedderwick, H. J. Aug. 24. Self-righting boats; lifeboats. - Relates to boats, especially lifeboats, which, when capsized, are automatically righted by the action of water ballast. t. Several modifications are described, in all of which end, side, and bottom compartments are fitted, while casings E, F, fitted with inlet and outlet valves G, G', are arranged on one side of the boat, and airtight cases E', F<1> are placed on the other side. In the form shown in Fig. 6, water which has entered the upright boat through the valves H drains down when the boat is capsized to the level shown, and acts, together with the water which has entered the cases E, F through the valves G, to return the boat to its proper position ; the compartment C then refills, and the cases E, F are drained by the valves G<1>. Two compartments C', C<2>, separated by a partition K, are used in the form shown in Fig. 10. The compartment C' is always full of water, while the water in the compartment C<2> is controlled by connected lift valves or, as shown, hinged valves L, L<1>. The bottom compartments may be separated by a horizontal partition. Figs. 7 and 11 show forms of lift valves for admitting or draining the water ballast.
Patent GB-190320789-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Channel Way and Covers for Foot Paths to Prevent Accumulation of Refuse
Inventor: BLACKBOURN JOHN
Filed: 1903-09-28
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 20,789. Blackbourn, J. Sept. 28. Draining - channels. - Iron draining-channels in footpaths are formed with removable covers to prevent the accumulation of refuse. To place the cover K in position on the channel A, Fig. 2, the projection M is inserted beneath the fixed end cover E through which the fall pipe passes, the cover K is lowered so that the projections L fall inside the channel. Longitudinal motion is prevented by projections D fitting into recesses in the cover, which is then screwed down by bolts engaging with plates H or with nuts. Or the pieces L may be replaced by V-shaped ridges to fit into corresponding grooves in the edges of the channel. The method of attaching covers to ordinary channels is shown in Fig. 8. Lengths of channel are connected together spigot-and-socketwise like drain pipes. The covers may be flat or convex.
Patent GB-190322354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Switching Devices
Inventor: RENNERT OTTO
Filed: 1903-10-16
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 22,354. Rennert, O. Oct. 16. Advertising.-Relates to a time-switch, operated by clockwork mechanism, which is applicable to the regular switching into and out of circuit of the lamps of advertising-devices. One spindle a, Fig. 1, of a clockwork mechanism carries a campiece b<1> which, for example, in one position causes both sets of spring contacts c, d to be closed, while at all times, and especially during the transition, one circuit d is constantly closed. Any number of contacts, preferably spring plate or leaf, and camparts may be employed, the cams b<2>, Fig. 3, and contacts c being mounted as single units in separate planes if desired, while the contacts may be mounted upon and enclosed in or upon the clockwork casing. The cam spindle a is driven quickly or slowly as desired by suitable gearing f, g, i from a wheel e mounted on the minute-hand spindle. The separate cam units may be mounted one behind another upon sleeves, which project outside the casing and may each carry a pointer working over a scale, so that the cam may be adjusted to operate the circuits at any required time. The cam may be left motionless, or its motion reversed by any suitable mechanism, such as by fixedly mounting a pinion upon the cam spindle along with a plate carrying two other gearwheels loosely mounted. The plate does not rotate with the spindle, and is so arranged that the spindle rotates in one or the other direction according to which wheel on the plate is in gear with the fixed pinion.
Patent GB-190324145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines
Inventor: DODGE AUSTIN RICHARDSON
Filed: 1903-11-06
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 24,145. Dodge, A. R. Nov. 7, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam &c. turbines.-Fluid-pressure turbines of the impact-wheel type are made with each wheel in a separate casing or stage, and with the nozzles between each pair of wheels arranged so that the pressure in any stage is 58 per cent. of the pressure in the preceding stage. The casing 9, Fig. 1, is divided by partitions 4 formed in halves with overlapped joints 7, i n t o a number of stages, each containing a turbine wheel 15. The wheels are separated by distance-pieces 6, and have packing-rings 20 to prevent leakage between the stages. The nozzle 13 is mounted on a steam-chest 10, and can be removed from the outside of the turbine. Apertures in the partitions are provided with segmental sets of guide-blades arranged in frames 18, Fig. 4, which are adjustably secured to the partitions. The top of the casing is closed by a detachable cover-plate 14. Condensation water drains to the bottom of the casing, and is removed through pipes 50. In a modification, the turbine wheels have spacing-rings bolted to them, and they are secured to a flanged sleeve on the shaft. A modified casing is formed of separate rings which have overlapped joints and grooves for the partitions, these parts being bolted together and to the end discs. The casing may have external strengthening-ribs 49, Fig. 8, and flanges 47 which rest on a base 48 and support the turbine.
Patent GB-190324829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Camera Apparatus for Projecting Several Pictures Simultaneously by Means of One Objective.
Inventor: SZCZEPANIK JAN
Filed: 1903-11-14
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 24,829. Szczepanik, J. Nov. 14. Cameras; lens fittings.-In a camera for takirg several photographs by means of one objective, a mirror piece 1, Fig. 1, with reflecting-faces is fixed behind the lens 2. For tri-colour work, this piece 1 has three faces, and the lens slide 3 is adjusted by means of horizontal and vertical guides 4, 5, so that its vertex o is situated eccentrically as in Fig. 4, the relative partial apertures 7, 8, 9 of the lens being proportional to the exposures normally required for the three different negatives when the light is filtered through the usual coloured screens. The three images may be reflected on to one plane by mirrors s, or may be taken directly by means of three side cameras 10, as shown in Fig. 5. The aberration difficulty experienced when one partial aperture comes towards the edge of the objective is obviated by using three reflecting- planes c, d, e, Fig. 7, adjusted centrally with respect to the aperture 2, so as to reflect the three images at different angles. Doubly-reflecting prisms r, Fig. 11, may be used for this purpose, when it is required further to reflect the images on to one plane.
Patent GB-190326872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: HERISSON ALBERT
Filed: 1903-12-08
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 26,872. HÚrisson, A. April 25, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Lubricating.-The parts of a friction clutch are fitted wholly within a rotating casing driven directly from the motor. The casing may contain oil to lubricate the parts and keep the clutch cool.
Patent GB-190403524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Actuating Variable Speed Gears for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: REYNOLDS CHARLES HILTON
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 3524. Reynolds, C. H. Feb. 12. Driving-mechanism ; clutches; steps.-Relates t o variable-speed d gearing for cycles and other vehicles, and t o improvements on the inventions described i n Specifications Nos. 6062 and 19,859, A.D. 1896, No. 22,342, A.D. 1899, Nos. 7033 and 22,202, A.D. 1900, Nos. 15,775 and 25,826, A.D. 1901, and Nos. 13,317,20,107, and 22,306, A.D. 1903. The rod in the axle is in two parts abutting against the cross-pin which actuates the sliding pinion or sleeve, and is operated by a cam, eccentric, or lever. The divided rod D, Figs. 1 and 4, passing through the axle A, bears against the sides of the cross pinion-operating pin C and is actuated in one direction by a spring E in the step E<1> of the bicycle. The other end of the rod D bears against a cam G turning on a pivot H<1> which is supported on a boss h and a bracket H attached to the axle A. A sleeve K surrounding the cam is turned through half a revolution by a cord N, Fig. 4, when motion is stopped by a pin k<1> on the sleeve engaging stops h<2> on the boss h or bracket H. A pawl M on a pin n<1> on the sleeve bears in one of two opposite recesses in the cam G, thus rotating it half a revolution and pressing the rod D forwards. When the cord is released, a spring N<1>, attached to the pin n<1> and to a pin n on the bracket H, turns the sleeve K and pawl M back again so that the pawl engages the other recess in the cam G, which is turned forwards another half turn by pulling the cord N, thus letting.the rod D back and again changing the gear. The rod may be operated by a bell-crank lever, or by an eccentric or cam with its axis at right-angles to the axle A.
Patent GB-190408939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Catches for the Doors of Cabinets and the like
Inventor: HALL JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 8939. Hosier, A. J., and Whatloy, A. April 19. Actuating valves; ball and float valves.-In apparatus for filling an open vessel with liquid, the flow of liquid is stopped when it reaches the desired level. The valve c is opened by raising the weighted lever f, and is kept open by the weight of liquid delivered into the pan j, which is supported by the rod k in the vessel to be filled. The pan j has a small opening to allow the liquid to escape. When the vessel is full, the pan j is buoyed up by the liquid and the valve c is closed. To ensure a constant delivery independent of the head of liquid, a float l is arranged so as to open the valve c wider as the head of liquid decreases. The arrangement is specially applicable to cooling milk, as it ensures a constant and equal flow through the cooler. A set screw p determines the extent of movement of the lever f.
Patent GB-190409827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Atomizers for Medical and other purposes
Inventor: WILKINSON WILLIAM COATES
Filed: 1904-04-29
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 9827. Wilkinson, E., [Administratrix of Wilkinson, W. C.]. April 29. Spray-producers. -In order to prevent the escape of liquid from an atomizer for medical or other purposes, should it become upset, a tube d reaches nearly to the surface of the liquid in the bottle, and is provided with a flange e at the top, c l i p p e d between two washers f, g.
Patent GB-190414164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Incandescent Gas Light Burners.
Inventor: ROSE ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-06-22
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 14,164. Rose, A. June 22. Incandescent gas burners.-The top of the porcelain or the like burner tip 1 is formed with narrow radial slots 3. The tip rests on a shoulder 7 on, or on the upper edge of, the burner 6, to which it is secured either by a sleeve 8 or by turning in the edge of the burner.
Patent GB-190416313-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Retting and Washing Vegetable Textile Fibres.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-07-23
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 16,313. Boult, A. J., [Poisson, E.]. July 23. Retting.-In order to remove the deleterious effects of the soluble potash or soda soaps formed when vegetable fibres are treated with alkalies or when they are afterwards passed through a soap bath, and also to facilitate the subsequent mechanical operations of breaking, crushing, carding, and combing, these soaps are transformed into insoluble alumina or magnesia soaps by immersing the fibres in a bath of a soluble alumina or magnesia salt.
Patent GB-190417534-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Mechanical Ear for Electric Trolley Wires or the like
Inventor: PHILLIPS THOMAS ERNEST RAYMOND
Filed: 1904-08-11
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 17,534. Phillips, T. E. R. Aug. 11. Electric railways and tramways on the overhead-conductor system. Conductors.- Hangers or ears for supporting electric trolley or other wires are constructed with two pairs of clips pivotally connected to an inverted U-shaped frame which is itself pivotally connected to a rod hanging from the usual posts. Figs. 3 and 4 show the application of the invention to a trolley wire, the frame a being connected to the rod c by means of the pin-joint shown. Two pairs of clips similar to the clip e having spacing-ribs i can be screwed together by means of the screw k to engage indentations in the trolley wire j. These clips are connected to the frame by the pins f, g. In a modified form, the U-shaped frame is replaced by a box-shaped frame without top or bottom, the connections being the same as before. This hanger permits the wire to be changed easily without disturbing the rod c and also allows the wire to adjust itself to equalize the tension at all points.
Patent GB-190420707-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bed Rail Fastening.
Inventor: NELSON JOHN
Filed: 1904-09-26
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 20,707. Nelson, J. Sept. 26. Bedsteads.-A bed-post 5 of wrought or cast iron is provided with an eye 4 having a tenon 6, of square or other cross-section, projecting from it. A rail member 9, in this case of L cross-section, bears against the bottom and one side of the tenon 6, and a sleeve 2 encloses the tenon 6 and part of the rail 9 and abuts against a shoulder 7 formed on the eye 4. The rail is secured to the post by driving a key 3 into suitably-formed slots in the sleeve, tenon, and rail. The slots in the rail member and sleeve are made of the same size, to enable the rail member to be secured in a reverse position if so desired. In a modification, the tenon and sleeve are pyramidal, the rail member being suitably formed at its end. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, a bed rail 9 has formed on its end a lap-welded socket 13, the sleeve being dispensed with. A slot 8, in the tenon, is formed at its outer side with an angle 12, and each of the slots 14 in the socket 13 is made wider than is actually required for the reception of a key 3 in order that it may be inserted from either side.
Patent GB-190424172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Carburettors for Gas and Oil Engines for Motor-cars and other purposes.
Filed: 1904-11-08
Granted: 1905-11-08
Abstract: 24,172. Tylor & Sons, J., and Donnison, A. P. Nov. 8. Gas or explosive - vapour engines, carburetting in. A carburetter for heavy oils suitable for the high-speed engines used on motor cars comprises a heated t u b e q situated above the oil nozzle f, which is surrounded by an air chamber g with passages leading to the annular port h and another passage controlled by the valve l on a piston which is lifted by the suction of the engine piston. The air supply to the carburetter and the mixture supply to the engine are controlled by hand-regulated valves r; the latter valve has a triangular air port u for preventing the vacuum produced by the engine from causing the sticking of the valve
Patent GB-190428123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Counting Apparatus for Electric Current, Gas, Water or similar Meters.
Inventor: BIERMANN FRITZ
Filed: 1904-12-22
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 28,123. Biermann, F. Dec. 22. Counting-apparatus; liquid meters.-In combination with an electric-current, gas, water, or similar meter there is a counting-apparatus, having only one counting - gear, the wheels of which carry numerals for indicating and printing the amount of current or the like consumed, or the amount to be paid therefor. In the counter shown in Fig. 1, the axle of the counter A is actuated by the armature D between the magnet pieces C<3>, C<4>. The driving-relay C and its arrangement may be varied. In gas and water meters it may be dispensed with and suitable driving-gear substituted. A plate P carrying exchangeable type gives the name and address of the consumer. The device may be fixed to the wall so that it can be taken off at any time to stamp an impression. The case for the counter may be provided with a door and suitable inspection holes. The printing-impression can, if desired, be made by means of the combined inking-pad M and paper-block N, shown in Fig. 6. The pad and block are attached to the separating-wall L.
Patent GB-190428363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Separators used in Combination with Cement Grinding Mills.
Inventor: HITZEL HARRY
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 28,363. Hitzel, H. Dec. 27. Separating cement.-The finely-ground cement is withdrawn from the grinding path d of a ball or roller and ring mill by a fan e mounted on the vertical driving-shaft a, and passes between adjustable damper plates h<2> into an annular settling- chamber h carried by the casing b of the mill. The cement-laden air impinges en a baffle-plate h<6>, the heavier particles passing back to the mill by passages h<7>, while the lighter particles pass down passages n on to a disc g carried by the shaft a and are discharged at outlets g<1>. The air escapes through bolting.cloth h<5> at the top of the chamber h, and air enters the mill through ports m. The hinged plates h<2> are grouped in polygonal form round the fan e, and each series of platen is adjusted by a vertical rod h<3> provided with a nut h<8>. The body part e<1> of the fan is hollow and serves as a feeding-hopper, the cement passing by tubes e<3> to the grinding balls or rollers f<1>.
Patent GB-190429212-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Acetylene Torch for Ordinary and Incandescent Gas Lighting.
Inventor: TWEEDIE ROBERT OGILVIE
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 29,212. Tweedie, R. O. Dec. 31. Lighting gas; torches.-An acetylene torch, especially for lighting incandescent street lamps, consists of a pole with an acetylene generator A, Fig. 2, held in place by a spring E and communicating with a pilot flame n<2>, Fig. 3, through pipes P, p. The generator A communicates through a packed tube k, Fig. 2, and an opening k<1> with a rubber bag L connected with a slidable sleeve l, which, when forced downwards in opposition to a spring m, closes the opening k<1>, and allows the compressed gas to escape through openings k<2>, k<3> into the pipes k, N, n, Fig. 3, and thence out through a transverse opening n', so that a flash of acetylene gas passes across the pilot light n<2> and out through a perforated tubular metal shield o The water is supplied from the chamber F, Fig. 2 through openings f<2>, f<3> iuto and out of a cham. ber f<1>, and thence through a valved passage H and wire gauze B to the generator, so that, when sufficient water is supplied, the gas passes upwards into the chamber f<1>, thereby stopping the water supply. The water-supply valve g is opened by raising a pin J, Fig. 5, on the valve spindle out of a notch j, and turning it until it rests between the notches.
Patent GB-190502458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for the Stoppers of Bottles and like Containers to Prevent the Containers being Fraudulently Re-used.
Inventor: SHUTTLEWORTH JAMES JOHNSON
Filed: 1905-02-07
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 2458. Shuttleworth, J. J. Feb. 7. Bottles, non-refillable.- Relates to means for overcoming the practical difficulties experienced in wiring the stoppering- d e v i c e s described in Specification No. 26,926, A.D. 1898. Before the bottle is annealed, the wire or wires 5, preferably in a bent form, are secured to it by means of a small piece 8 of molten glass. The wire is then passed through the capsule 9 and over the stopper 10, and its ends are twisted together, near the piece 8 of glass, as at 11, cut off short, and then pressed or stamped until they are so weakened that they cannot be untwisted without breaking, thereby indicating whether or not the bottle has been tampered with. Several modifications are described in which this method of wiring is applied to demijohns, scent bottles, and bottles stoppered with screw caps, inverted caps, or other forms of closure.
Patent GB-190506201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Devices for Envelope, Paper-bag and the like Machines.
Inventor: FISCHER ROBERT ERNST
Filed: 1905-03-24
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 6201. Fischer, R. E. March 24. Lever linkages.-A folding - plate used in a machine for making paper bags, envelopes, or the like is operated by a lever linkage which causes it to move as though it were hinged at its lower edge. When the lever k, pivoted to the adjustable bracket n, Fig. 1, is moved to the right, the pivoted rods e, f cause the folding-plate a to turn about the edge l until it lies flat upon the table b. The spring m presses the plate a upon the table. Fig. 5 shown a modification, in which the plate a is fixed to one rod c only.
Patent GB-190514329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Pulverizing Blast-furnace Slag.
Inventor: COLLOSEUS HEINRICH
Filed: 1905-07-11
Granted: 1906-02-21
Abstract: 14,329. Colloseus, H. July 11. Slags, treatment of.-In an apparatus for pulverizing blast-furnace slag, the slag is conducted by a shoot k inside a casing f and towards a drum b which is rotated by a shaft a. The drum is provided with internal partitions c and external longitudinal ribs e. Nozzle-like orifices d are provided in the circumferential wall of the drum, and flanges d<1> prevent the slag from falling on the shaft. Conical conduits g extend into the casing f and terminate near the open ends of the drum. Pipes h extend through the conduits, and terminate in annular tubes i perforated on the sides facing the drum. Aqueous solutions of salts, or other liquids, are injected under pressure through the tubes i, the liquid being thrown by the rotation of the drum against the wall and out through the nozzles d and mixed with air which has been sucked in through the conduits g. The jets of liquid and air come into contact with the slag flowing from the shoot, the slag being pulverized and dispersed before reaching the surface of the drum. The pulverized slag does not need drying before use, the small quantity of liquid used being evaporated in the process of pulverizing.
Patent GB-190517616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pivoted Window-sashes
Inventor: BRAWN CHARLES
Filed: 1905-08-31
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 17,616. Brawn, C. Aug. 31. Pivot adjustments.-The pivot f of the window sash 0 passes through into a recess p of the sliding stile O<1> and is provided with a nut i and spring h for the purpose of maintaining a tight joint.
Patent GB-190518820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Lamp-shades and Reflectors.
Inventor: MCARTHUR ALEXANDER PAXTON
Filed: 1905-09-18
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 18,820. McArthur, A. P. Sept. 19, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lamp shades; reflectors.-The outer surface of a combined lamp shade and reflector is provided with series of prisms P, P<1>, p<111>, the different series being superimposed one above the other in a steplike manner. One of the series of prisms may consist of two sets P<1>, P<11> of different lengths. The neck of the reflector is formed with internal ribs or detachable projections for resting on a chimney or an electric lamp bulb or globe.
Patent GB-190520069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Brooches, Scarf Pins, Lace Pins and other Dress Pins.
Inventor: GOODE ALBERT CONRAD
Filed: 1905-10-04
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 20,069. Goode, A. C., and Goode, E. W., [trading as Goode & Sons, J.], and Sarjeant, P. Oct. 4. Pins, dress and like; safety-pins.-In fastenings for brooches, scarf pins, safety-pins, &c., the pin b is provided with a spring hinge, which normally keeps the pin in the closed position between two wire loops f<2> terminating in backwardly pointed prongs f which pierce the material and prevent accidental unfastening. The pin is extended backwards beyond the joint to form a finger-piece b<2>. In a scarf pin, the loops f<2> are dispensed with, and the prongs fare shaped as shown in Fig. 6.