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Patent GB-190408216-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Furnace for Converting Pig-iron into Steel.
Inventor: GIN GUSTAVE
Filed: 1904-04-09
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 8216. Gin, G. June 4, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Direct and open-hearth processes.-In a furnace for converting pig iron into steel, the current flows from water-cooled electrodes of massive steel through channels of the molten metal. The furnace is shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 1 and in plan in Fig. 2. An open hearth of refractory non-conducting material is carried on a truck into an enclosure. in the roof of which are funnels H for the introduction of the molten iron. Channels A and pouring-off ducts K are formed in the hearth, the former terminating in the electrodes B. Water is supplied through the rubber pipe E. Either the pig-and-scrap process or the pig-andore process may be employed, the oxidation of the impurities and carbon in either case taking place away from the direct action of the atmosphere. Basic reagents for the elimination of phosphorus and sulphur may be' added before or after decarbonization.
Patent GB-190409623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stands or Supports for Displaying Garments
Inventor: SMITH ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-04-27
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 9623. Smith, A. April 27. Displaying.-Stands or supports for displaying garments are constructed as hollow cones or pyramids, or other such shapes as will allow of their being nested together when not in use. Figs. 1 and 2 indicate suitable forms nested together ; the stands are preferably of cardboard or other light material of sufficient rigidity.
Patent GB-190411460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Circulating Hot Water through Hot-water Pillows.
Inventor: BAUER MORITZ
Filed: 1904-05-18
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 11,460. Bauer, M. May 18. Water-heating oil stoves; air supply, controlling. - Relates to apparatus employed in heating water for hotw a t e r pillows and the like. The water is kept in circulation and heated by means of a lamp f, which heats a flat expanded portion a of the return pipe c connected to the pillow. The heated water ascends by the pipe b and flows into the reservoir h to a level just below the vertical orifice of the pipe b ; the supply pipe is shown at d. The reservoir is fitted with a cover i and is supported by a portable frame g which also carries the lamp. The heating power of the lamp is varied by adjusting a vertically-movable casing k by means of a clamp as shown.
Patent GB-190414585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belting.
Inventor: GINGRAS TIMOTHY
Filed: 1904-06-28
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 14,585. Gingras, T. June 28. Drawings to Specification. Preservative compositions. - Driving - belts are made of two separate layers of fabric, preferably cotton, united by an intermediate layer of adhesive material such as a mixture of one part of fish glue and two parts of hide glue. A suitable filling, preserving, and waterproofing composition is made by heating and mixing equal parts of pine tar and paraffin wax or oil, and this is allowed to permeate the layers from both sides. A finishing- coat of this composition may be applied.
Patent GB-190415757-A (GB)
Title: Improved Split Collar for Shafts and the like.
Inventor: KING SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 15,757. King, S., and Alefounder, G. S. July 15. Mounting and securing collars on shafts; shafts.-Relates to a split collar for shafts and the like. The two halves are pivoted together by a steel pin K running through one inner and two outer lugs cast on the parts B, A respectively. The collar is tightened on the shaft by means of a round-headed set-screw J which fits in a recess in the part A and screws down into the hole I in the half B of the collar. The head of the set-screw has tommy-holes drilled in it.
Patent GB-190416969-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Damping the Gum on Envelopes, Stamps, Labels and the like.
Inventor: SPEIR JAMES
Filed: 1904-08-03
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 16,969. Speir, J. Aug. 3. Damping envelopes.-Relates to apparatus for damping the gum of envelopes &c. A brush a of cottonwool, camel's hair, or other fibre is fitted on the flattened end, perforated or covered if desired with wire gauze, of a small tube o of aluminium, celluloid, &c. An outer covering of lint bandage &c. is placed over the fibre, and both are bound to the tube o by aluminium foil or other material n. The metal &c. nozzle m of an india-rubber syringe g fits detachably into the open end of the tube o, so that when desired water may be supplied to the brush. A collar on the syringe nozzle supports four feet d, serving to keep the brush from contact with the table &c. upon which it is laid, and four claws f of aluminium &c. embrace the body of the syringe so that the band may be placed upon them when the syringe is being used.
Patent GB-190423354-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Cranks and Pedals of Bicycles.
Inventor: CHOLMONDELEY-PENNELL HENRY
Filed: 1904-10-29
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 23,354. Pennell, H. Cholmondeley-. Oct. 29. Cranks ; pedals.- Bicycle cranks are formed of a short arm A carrying a swinging frame B. This frame, the bottom of which serves as, or may carry, a pedal, is attached to a hollow cylinder D working on ball bearings at the ends of a spindle upon the short arm. The pedal may be adjustable or rotatable, horizontal or inclined.
Patent GB-190427900-A (GB)
Title: Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: GARDINER WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-20
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 27,900. Gardiner, W. Dec. 20. Secondary batteries. - The cell A is of metal or other good conductor, and has a cover a which is brazed on after the elements are secured in the cell. The positive elements C fit in vertical grooves in separators B of hard rubber &c. Each plate C is a perforated sheet of nearly pure lead folded as shown, the folds being burned together and the pockets thus formed being filled with active material. The plates are preferably "formed" before insertion in the cell, and the outer surfaces are scraped clean after "forming." The separators B are enclosed by wire nets D made preferably (like the cell) of copper plated wich silver, or other unattacked material. The bottom portions of these nets are in contact with the cell bottom. The electrolyte is preferably dilute sulphuric acid containing zinc, lithium, and mercury sulphates, these metals being deposited during charge on the nets D to form the negative elements. The positive elements are connected by conductors c, c', from which a conductor c<11> leads outside the cover a, being insulated by rubber washers c<2>, c<3>. A filling-aperture in the cover has threaded flange a<1> which receives the screw cap a<2>, a valve a<3> in this cap permitting escape of gases during charging.
Patent GB-190505439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches.
Inventor: BENNETT FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-03-15
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 5439. Bennett, F. W., and Monk, H. March 15. Clutches, friction, for motor-bicycles or similar light machines and applicable to machinery generally. The clutch is arranged between the spindle A and the pulley or other part B. Two plates C, D are arranged a suitable distance apart, and are held together by rods, pins, or screws E. Between these plates is arranged an externally-conical loose sleeve F pressed by a coiled spring G. Between the screws &c. E is arranged a series of segmental blocks H, internally conical to bear against the sleeve F and externally adapted to bear against the inner face of the pulley or other exterior member B. Normally, the pressure of the spring G forces the sleeve F, blocks H, and outer member B into frictional engagement so that these parts rotate together. Means are provided to move the sleeve F against the pressure of the spring to disengage the clutch.
Patent GB-190506277-A (GB)
Title: Improved Combined Laundry Iron Stand and Ironing Cloth Gripper.
Inventor: BLACK CHARLES HERBERT
Filed: 1905-03-24
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 6277. Black, C. H., and Haigh, T. G. March 24. Fastenings, clip, for securing ironing-cloths to tables. Clips are formed by bending pieces of spring wire into a U -form, making a coil 7 in each limb, and then bending over the free ends and passing them through holes bored horizontally through a slat or strip 1 which is placed upon the cloth.
Patent GB-190508490-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combination Article of Furniture.
Inventor: JACKSON LUTHER
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 8490. Jackson, L. April 20. Cabinets; cupboards; seats; tables.-Relates to an article of furniture which may be employed as a seat, table, bed table, boot and pedestal cupboard, and commode, and as a music seat and occasional table. Figs. 1 and 2 show the article in the form of a seat. A frame a having a loose lid b upholstered on one side and polished on the other, is supported by side frames a', to which is hinged an upholstered cross-frame c capable of being used as a back-rest when required, or of being turned down out of the way. When the article is required as a table, a top d is fitted on the frame a', and this top may have folding supporting-frames d' which enable it to be used alone as a bed table. For use as a boot and pedestal cupboard, one or more of the sides e of the frame a may be made to fall or open. A light framework, with a bentwood ring or a plain perforated seat g situated below the lid b, adapts the article for use as a commode. If for use as a music seat, the top b is preferably fixed, the frame a serving as a receptacle for music.
Patent GB-190508691-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Guard for Spinning Mules and other similar Machinery
Inventor: ROYLANCE JOHN
Filed: 1905-04-25
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 8691. Roylance, J. April 25. G u a r d s. - A. guard for the quadrant and pinion of mules and similar machinery consists of a sliding metal panel E working in guide-grooves in the quadrant cover. The rising quadrant arm F presses back the panel against the action of a spring X, or other suitable device, which returns it so as to cover the pinion J when the arm descends.
Patent GB-190511605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Retransmitting and Reinforcing Telephone Currents on Lines also used for Telegraphic Purposes or otherwise Liable to have Currents of relatively Low Frequency passing over them.
Inventor: KINGSBURY JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1905-06-02
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 11,605. Kingsbury, J. E., [Western Electric Co.]. June 2. Induction coils for use in repeating arrangements for telephone systems. In one coil the divided primary coils are wound in series on a closed iron core, two of the four parts of the secondary being wound over one half the core, and the remaining two over the other half. In a second coil C, Fig. 2, the two halves p, p<2> of the primary are wound in opposition, the secondary s, s<2> being also wound in two parts, which apparently oppose each other but are really such that the currents induced in them are in the same direction. The two windings may have the same number of turns but with wires of slightly different diameter, so that the resistances of the windings are equal.
Patent GB-190511877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Station, Stopping Place or Analogous Indicators.
Inventor: SYKES HUBERT WENGER
Filed: 1905-06-06
Granted: 1906-06-06
Abstract: 11,877. Sykes, H. W. June 6. Indicators, station, stopping - place, and like. - Relates to a station indicator in which the names of the stations are displayed on an endless band which is wound either on a single cylinder or on two rollers, and in which; on the train or vehicle leaving a station, a plate or card bearing the words '' Next station " is displayed, the card being moved so that the inscription is invisible when the next station is reached, or it may be made to display another inscription such as " This "station is." A rod i<2>, which is pulled at every opening or closing of the doors or gates, of the carriages, moves a lever i, a pawl i<3> on which drives a ratchet h on the same axis as a cam wheel g. The motion of the wheel g lifts a dog e<3> attached to the arm e<2> of a pivoted lever e, thus moving the cylinder c carrying the band b, on which the names of the stations are carried, by means of a pawl d<1> and ratchet d. The same motion of the lever e lifts a plate j, which carries the inscription " Next station." The next operation of the rod i<2> drives the cam g so as to allow the dog e<3> to descend, thus lowering the plate j, the pawl d<1> riding idlv over the teeth of the ratchet d. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the pulling of the rod i<2> raises a slide k, to which are pivoted the pawl d' and the short end of the lever e<x>, which operates the plate j as before. The ratchet d is geared to the upper roller c carrying the endless band b. In the modification shown in Figs. 7 and 8, a solenoid l is energized by current in a shunt circuit which is automatically closed by contacts on the line, or by the driver's switch, at the stopping- places. Each time the solenoid is energized the core is pulled inwards, thus driving a ratchet h x by means of levers l<3>, m and a pawl m'. This moves the cam wheel g<x>, and raises or lowers a slide kx which carries two spring-connected pawls k<4>, k<5>, and to which is pivoted the short arm of the lever e<X> connected with the plate j. The motion of the cylinder c is reversed by means of a large tooth k<8> on the ratchet dx, which throws the other pawl into action. The names of the stations may be written on the band twice, in reverse order on each half, the band being adapted to turn only half its length in one journey, so as to require no reversal of motion when the direction of the train is reversed.
Patent GB-190515632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Golf Balls and the like and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: PORTER CLAUD LUDOVIC
Filed: 1905-07-31
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 15,632. Porter, C. L. July 31. Balls-Golf balls and the like are constructed wit h cores consisting of a grooved hard part a of gutta - percha &c., which is covered by knitted or crocheted rubber threads b, and is enclosed in a guttapercha or celluloid cover c. The part b is formed by knitting or crocheting rubber thread or tape into strips, and one thread is left loose at each end of the strips; or a strip of catgut, twine, &c. is fastened to each end by means of canvas or webbing and a solution of rubber. One of these end pieces is wound round the core and tied, leaving out sufficient length to tie the other end to after the knitted &c. strip is wound ; or the end is passed through a hole in the core a, and when the strip is wound the ends are tied together: The rubber threads may be knitted. &c. over the solid core, or in two semicircles which are drawn together over the core.
Patent GB-190516825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Fastening Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: JONES THOMAS
Filed: 1905-08-19
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 16,825. Jones, T. Aug. 19. Strap fastenings; methods of fastening.-Fig. 6 shows a fastening-flap for boots, which comprises four straps a, b, e, g narrowing down to a single strap p. The wide end of the flap is sewn to one of the edges of the opening at the front of the upper, as shown in Fig. 3, and its other end p is passed between the lining and the back quarter, going in at the front and coming out through a slit on the other side of the boot, and is finally fastened to a buckle v. The flap works between rows of stitches, and also between pieces of leather, of the same thickness as the flap, fixed in the back quarter. Rows of stitches are also provided to separate the straps a, b, e, g. The flaps may also be used with miners' boots.
Patent GB-190518120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protective Leg-coverings or Overalls.
Inventor: MOLONY PATRICK JOHN
Filed: 1905-09-07
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 18,120. Molony, P. J. Sept. 7. Leggings.-Leg coverings or overalls to protect the trouser legs in dirty weather consist of a pair of cloth legs a, held in place above the knees by safety-pins b or by elastic bands c. The pins and bands may be used together if desired. In a modified construction, the leg parts are open down the side and closed by push-buttons or hooks and eyes.
Patent GB-190518778-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ball Bearing
Inventor: VOSPER CHARLES WALTER
Filed: 1906-02-26
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 18,778. Vosper, C. W. Feb. 26,1906. Ball bearings.- A ball bearing comprises an outer race made in segments C, and two inner sleeves E with slanting grooves to receive a number of rows of balls. Thesegments C are adjusted by set-screws D in plates B bolted to the outer frame A. One of the sleeves E is keyed to the axle F, and the other is secured by means of right and left handed screws and a nut P.
Patent GB-190520019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Seats, chiefly applicable to Tramcar and like Outdoor Seats.
Inventor: MERCER THOMAS TURNER
Filed: 1905-10-04
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 20,019. Mercer, T. T. Oct. 4. Seats.-A. dry seat for tramcars &c. comprises a reversible seat back e and pivoted seat bottoms c which normally assume the position shown in Fig. 2, but which, by movement of the back e, may be made to take up the position for use shown in Fig. 3. The back e is provided with two pivots g resting in notched brackets h attached to the end frames a, and also with arms f, the toothed ends of which engage with toothed quadrants d fixed to each end of the seat bottoms c. The lower crossbar e<1> of the back e is recessed as shown, so as to prevent access of water to the dry surfaces. The back e may be weighted at the bottom to ensure its return to the vertical when the seat is vacated. In a modification, the two pivots g are replaced by a single pivot. The invention may also be applied to single, non-reversible, or indoor seats.
Patent GB-190522464-A (GB)
Title: Landaulette Head and Body Fittings
Inventor: TYE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-11-03
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 22,464. Tye, W. H. Nov. 3. Hinges. -The front pillars 5, Fig. 17, of a road vehicle, which form a slide for the front window or wind shield, are hinged at 7, Fig. 3, to the top of the pillar frame 3. The upper part 4 of the hinge is provided with a stop 6 to bear against the lower part 2 when the pillar 5 is in an upright position
Patent GB-190526692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Catching and Purifying Waste Oil from Steam Engines and the like
Inventor: ALBERT CARL ALBERT JULIUS
Filed: 1905-12-21
Granted: 1906-12-21
Abstract: 26,692. Albert, C. A. J. June 7, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Stuffing-boxes and the like.-An oil-economizing system comprises means for catching and purifying waste lubricating-oil from steam-engine stuffing- boxes, &c., and for redistributing the purified oil to the various parts of the machine. The oil is caught by means of a plate 1, and is transported from the receptacle 2, into which it drains by means of an injector 6 controlled by a float 10. A pipe 37 is provided for the introduction of fresh pil into the system from a barrel 36, The oil then enters a purifier, preferably of the construction shown in Fig. 3, where it passes successively through a removable filter 13, using wicks 15 for discharging purposes, a chamber 11 where the oil is heated to 40-55‹ C., filters 19, 20, a pipe 24, and a chamber 17 where it is washed with salt solution at 50-65‹ C., finally passing through a filter 21 into a chamber which is provided with distributing- mechanisms 30. A float 38 actuates an electric bell when the chamber 11 is sufficiently full of oil. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 describes also a distributing- mechanism, Fig. 3<a>, wherein a rotating piece g is held against a stationary piece in such a way that the passages l, come into register once in every revolution and thus provide a constant feed. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted,
Patent GB-190604951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electricity Meters.
Inventor: PAULET OMER
Filed: 1906-02-28
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 4951. Paulet, O. March 1, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Energy meters of the motor type, for continuous or alternating currents. Two similar armatures a, b are kept constantly rotating by currents in them and in a field coil or coils C, all depending on the pressure on the Circuit. The speed of one is increased and of the other decreased by the influence of the main current in field coils A, B, and the armatures are geared to a differential mechanism z which drives the counter. To compensate for inequalities between the two motors, the current in the coil C is reversed periodically by a commutator U or other device actuated by the counting-mechanism. The armatures a, b and coil C may be connected in series or parallel, and two separate coils, one acting on each armature, may be .substituted for the single coil C. The main-current coils may be connected in series or parallel, and may be replaced by a single coil acting on both armatures.. For use in three-wire circuits with either continuous or alternating currents, the coils A, B can be connected in the outer conductors; and the armatures and coil C in series or parallel carry the total pressure. The Specification in its original form as published under the Act of 1901 comprises also a modified system of connexions for threewire circuits in which the pressures are not always equally distributed. The field coil C is in this arrangement divided into two portions, which are respectively connected in series with the armatures which they do not affect. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190607918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Slicing Meats and other Substances.
Inventor: SMITH EDWARD FRANKLIN
Filed: 1906-04-02
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 7918. Smith, E. F. April 2. Slicing meat.-In a machine for slicing meat, the meat, held in a frame 28 by a clamp 30, is fed forward in a trough 26 by a spring pulley 36 against a gauge-plate 22 and is sliced by a circular knife 10, wbich is traversed across the end of the trough and at the same time is rotated. The knife is rotatably mounted on one arm 8 of a bell-crank lever, the other arm 21 of which carries the gauge-plate 22 which is longitudinally adjustable. The knife is rotated from a handle 18 through toothed gearing 11, 12, 14, 15, 20, 19. The bell-crank lever is at the same time oscillated, to traverse the knife and the gauge-plate across the end of the trough 26, by a crank-arm 38 on the shaft 37 of the toothed wheels 19, 20, and a link 39.