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Patent GB-190318719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Combined Fluid Compressor and Engine or Motor Driven therefrom
Inventor: GREEN THOMAS ROGERS
Filed: 1903-08-31
Granted: 1904-09-30
Abstract: 18,719. Green, T. R. Aug. 31. Pistons. - The piston of an air compressor cylinder 17 is made airtight during the down-stroke only, by expanding semicylindrical sections 25, Fig. 5, which withdraw from the cylinder during the up-stroke and allow air to pass freely to the lower face of the piston. The motor piston is grooved to receive expanding packing-rings 52, 53, Fig. 3, and an intermediate ring 49 adapted to absorb lubricant. The upper and lower faces of the piston communicate respectively with the grooves containing the packing- rings, so that only one ring at a time is pressed into engagement with the cylinder by the live air.
Patent GB-190325388-A (GB)
Title: Improved Treatment of Regenerated Hydrochloric or Nitric Acid to Remove Calcium Sulphate.
Inventor: WILDE PROSPER DE
Filed: 1903-11-20
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 25,388. Wilde, P. de. Aug. 3, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Hydrochloric and nitric acids.-To remove calcium sulphate from regenerated hydrochloric and nitric acids, obtained as described in Specifications Nos. 14,112 and 14,194, A.D. 1903, a calculated quantity of barium chloride, nitrate, or carbonate, as powder, or in concentrated solution, is added. Barium sulphate is rapidly deposited, and may be removed and washed for use if desired.
Patent GB-190328707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refuse Destructors.
Filed: 1903-12-31
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 28,707. Meldrum Bros., and Meldrum, J. J. Dec. 31. Refuse-consuming furnaces.-Relates to a portable refuse destructor, which is especially serviceable as a military sanitary apparatus for the destruction of camp refuse and offal. It comprises a furnace a, Fig. 1, at one end, consisting of an iron or steel casing lined with firebrick with a grate g and ashpit k below, and at the other end a multitubular steam boiler i for supplying steam for creating a forced draught in the furnace. Refuse is introduced at the door d and thrown upon the grate g and deadplates h, h<1> at thesidesand ends of the furnace ; any liquid or semi-liquid matter to be destroyed is introduced at a door or hopper at the side or top of the furnace and allowed to fall into a "hearth" i where it is evaporated. The gases from the furnace pass through an opening e<3> in the back wall and enter a chamber e, which is separated from side chambers e<1> by partitions m as shown in Fig. 3, and then pass through the central tubes of the boiler, after which they return, as shown by the arrows, into the side chambers e<1> by means of the side tubes, and finally escape into a dome p and chimney q. A sliding firebrick damper r is arranged at the top of the central chamber e, and is adapted to be operated to open or close communication with the chimney for regulating the amount of heat transmitted to the boiler. The dome p and bottom plates of the chambers e, e<1> are provided with doors for cleaning purposes. The steam generated in the boiler is supplied to steam-jet air-forcing blowers l situated at the back of the ashpit k, which is provided with a door for removing ashes, and may be supplied to jets within the chimney q. The whole structure is mounted upon a frame attached to the axles of the wheels w, the front axle being supported on a central pivot.
Patent GB-190401605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to the Combing and Spinning of Wool and other Animal Fibre.
Filed: 1904-01-22
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 1605. Singer, I., and Bradford Dyers' Association. Jan. 22. Lubricating-oils.-Acetin, diacetin, triacetin, or a combination thereof or glycerine is employed in place of the usual oil for lubricating wool or other animal fibre in certain combine and spinning processes, the object being to obviate any detrimental effect on the result of the subsequent dyeing process.
Patent GB-190403795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Extraction of Water or other Liquid from Mineral Vegetable or Animal Substances.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1904-02-15
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 3795. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Bruning). Feb. 15. Drying animal, vegetable, and mineral substances. -In apparatus for the electro osmotic extraction of water or other liquid from mineral, vegetable, or animal substances, such as that described in Specification No. 12,431, A.D. 1900, the substances treated, or the electrodes of the apparatus, are heated. The substances may be heated in any manner before they are introduced into the apparatus. Figs. 1 and 2 show means for heating the electrodes. An extracting-box, at the negative pole of which the liquid escapes, may form one side of a heating-chamber h; or, as shown in Fig. 2, like or insulated unlike electrodes may be arranged in pairs to form the sides of the heating- chamber. Steam, preferably, is employed as the heating-medium which flows through the chamber h.
Patent GB-190406642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spark-arresting Apparatus.
Inventor: HOLDEN JAMES
Filed: 1904-03-18
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 6642. Holden, J., and Tiddeman, E. S. March 18. Spark-arresters.-Two deflectors are placed in the smoke-box of a locomotive, marine, or other steam-generator furnace, one immediately in front of the fire-tubes, and the other against the wall of the smoke-box opposite to the tube-plate. The deflectors may be arranged to turn into the operative position when the smoke-box door is closed, and into an edgewise position, allowing access to the tubes, when the door is opened. Figs. 1 and 2 show the arrangement as applied to a locomotive smoke-box. The deflector i is pivoted between the blast pipe c and the chimney cone m. It consists of a nearly-vertical plate, which, in the working positions, stands obliquely to the tube-plate. An arm n attached to its lower edge is connected to a sliding bar p, which passes forward through the front opening of the smoke-box. Before the door is closed, the bar p must be pushed in to bring the deflector into its oblique position, and, when the door is open, the end can be pulled out by hand so as to turn the plate edgewise. The second deflector is fastened to the smoke-box door, and consists of a number of inclined shelves d fastened to side pieces e, which are mounted on the plate f. The shelves prevent sparks &c. from rebounding into the blast. In a modified form, the simple plate deflector i is replaced by a plate carrying an arrangement of shelves similar to that of the second deflector. This is parallel to the tube-plate in its operative position, and an arrangement is described for turning it edgewise, operated by a forwardly-extending bar in the same manner as the other form. If desired, the opening and shutting of the smoke-box door is made to turn the first deflector into the proper position by an arrangement of links.
Patent GB-190413591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Compound or Multiple Veneer Structures.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1904-06-15
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 13,591. Haddan, H. J., [Firm Industrie f³r Holzverwertung]. June 15. Wood substitutes.-Compound veneer structures, consisting of layers glued together crosswise of the grain, are formed with a central framework of grooved or perforated veneer or board. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a skeleton frame a is faced with veneers g, g<1>, h, and packed with cork waste, sawdust, or the like. To allow for planing in fitting, the edges may be formed, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, with a solid cover i. In another form, a central veneer or board n, Fig. 5, is grooved transversely of the grain, packed with insulating- material, and faced with inner veneers o, p similarly grooved, and covering-veneers g, h, q. For strong woods, the grain is interrupted, as shown in Fig. 6, and the grooves closed by wooden strips of half the depth of the grooves. Asbestos paper or the like may be inserted between the layers. The wood is preferably rendered fire and damp proof, and may be finished by carving or stamping patterns thereon. The outer layers may be inlaid with a filling of waste and coloured cementing-medium, or by cutting out a pattern from several thicknesses simultaneously, and interchanging the separated portions. The structures may be applied to doors, panels for walls and doors, and casings for heaters.
Patent GB-190414054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swings.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1904-06-21
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 14,054. Thompson, W. P., [Boyer, A. P.]. June 21. Swings.-Relates to swings in which the seats move to and fro, with a gliding motion, without being suspended. Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the swing. The platform or base is formed of side rails A, secured together by cross-bars and supporting and guiding the swing parts. The seats B are carried by a frame supported on rockers D, which travel on the base. The seat-carrying frame consists of side bars E having upwardly-projecting standards a, arranged in pairs at each end ; the tops of the standards are united by cross-pieces a", and they are braced by bars a'. The frame and its attached parts are supported by tracks or ways G resting on the rockers D, which are connected together in pairs by cross-pieces. One or both of the side rails A, and one or both of the tracks G, are grooved to form guides for the rockers. The movement of the rockers is controlled by links i, Fig. 4, which are pivotally secured to the tracks G and the rails A respectively ; these links are provided with slots i<1> which engage pins on the rockers. Fig. 4 shows in dotted lines the movement of the rockers in one direction. The rockers may also be connected together by links e, which are pivotally attached to the rockers near their peripheries and keep the rockers properly spaced apart and prevent them from creeping along the platform. The foot-rest is supported by side bars F, pivotally secured to the rockers by rodsf. The rods f are preferably located at a point below the centre of the rockers, so that motion may be imparted to the swing by the foot of the person occupying the seat. The foot-rest may be adjusted to the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1, when it is desired to use the swing as a couch. The curvature of the rockers may be so modified that they act as stops towards the end of the movement. The backs C of the seats may be adjusted to any required angle by racks a<111> and pins c<1>.
Patent GB-190417673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cork-screws.
Inventor: KLEISER GUSTAV LORENTZ
Filed: 1904-08-13
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 17,673. Kleiser, G. L. Aug. 13. Corkscrews. - In a modification of the usual form of folding corkscrew, an additional piece 5 is hinged to a handle 1 so that, when the corkscrew 3 is inserted, the handle may be bent over and by the aid of the piece 5, acting as a fulcrum, the cork can be started. This piece is curved inwards towards the centre, so as to be suitable for large or small bottles.
Patent GB-190425259-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Change and Ticket Vest or Pouch.
Inventor: KRESS FRANK AUSTIN
Filed: 1901-11-21
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 25,259. Kress, F. A., and Long, R. Nov. 21. Tickets, issuing. - A combined money or change bag and ticket holder for the use of tramcar conductors &c. consists of a breast-piece B having a number of money pockets D, a yoke a, and a belt b. Spring clips 5 with hooks 3, side lugs 4, and inclined bottoms 6 serve to receive tickets, and are hooked on to a band E<1> in side pockets 7. The pockets 7 may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190426624-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Attaching Together or Connecting Various Articles or Parts
Inventor: MELOTTE JULES
Filed: 1904-12-07
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 26,624. MÚlotte, J. Dec. 7. Fastenings, stud-and-socket. The stud part is retained by a spring clip which is turned to disengage the coupling. A peg c fitting in a socket b is formed with a hole h as shown, or with a groove, to receive the ends of the spring clip a, when the latter is in its normal position at rightangles to the axis of the peg. When the clip is turned into the position shown, the ends are sprung apart and the peg released. When the peg is introduced, the rounded or coned end s forces the clip open until it engages the hole or groove.
Patent GB-190428766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Percussive Musical Instruments.
Inventor: WHITTLE HARRY
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 28,766. Whittle, H. Dec. 29. Drums; triangles. -A combined beater for kettledrums, side drum, bass drum, and triangle is shown. The soft felt head E is turned into position for playing by raising the spring arm D carrying it, by means of the lever G situated near the handle, and is held in its upper or lower positions by the catches F, N. The lever G carries two cones which bear against coiled springs. The metal portion near the head of the stick forms the triangle-beater, and the head B is suitable for playing upon the side or bass drum.
Patent GB-190507638-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stand or Vice for Mason's Headstones and the like.
Inventor: WHITEHEAD WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-04-11
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 7638. Whitehead, W. April 11. Vices. - A vice for securing masons' headstones &c. while being painted or lettered or for show purposes consists of a base-plate A, from the surface of which, strengthened by brackets, project a vertical partition B and a channelshaped piece having an inclined surface D for the reception of a wedge E, which is used to fix the stone F.
Patent GB-190512068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to the Seats of Tramcars and the like
Inventor: ASHWORTH CHARLES
Filed: 1905-06-09
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 12,068. Ashworth, C. June 9. Seats.-Automatically-folding flaps are provided in the swinging backs of tramcar and similar exposed seats, to ensure a dry surface. The back supports b carry spring-restored strips d, under which the upper edges of the pivoted seating-flaps g are normally retained by means of coiled or other springs h. To obtain a dry seat, one of the flaps g is drawn down, and is held over the seat surface a<x> by the weight of the sitter. For seats of which the width is greater than the height of the back, the upper part of the flap g is hinged so as to fold under the protector d. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the protectors are not employed, the flaps g being made flat so as to fold under the top bar c. Rubber strips i are used to exclude moisture. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 15,466, A.D. 1898, No. 3373, A.D. 1899, No. 23,458, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Railway &c. vehicles], Nos. 10,058, 10,684, and 10,746, A.D. 1901, No. 19,775, A.D. 1902, Nos. 5522, and 9214, A.D. 1903, and No. 4922, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190512481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Sewage, Trade Effluents, and other Foul or Polluted Waters.
Inventor: SPIVEY HARRY
Filed: 1905-06-16
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 12,481. Spivey, H. June 16. Elevators.-An elevator for sewage sludge &c. consists of a double vertical pipe, one compartment of which contains a rotating shaft k on which are cut a right and a left hand screwthread. Over the shaft k slides a collar m, to which are attached curved arms n passing through a slot between the two pipes and having pivoted to them a disk p fitting into the second or sludge pipe. The collar m also carries arms r to which are attached half-nuts s, t of opposite thread, so that, when the nut s engages with the screw k, the collar m travels downwards. When it reaches the bottom, a spring v forces the block t against the shaft k, thus disengaging the block s, whereupon the spring w lifts the block t into engagement with the screw k, so that the collar m travels up to the top, where the mot:ion is reversed in a similar manner. The disk p is turned edgeways when it comes down so as to plunge into the sludge, and sideways on coming up, so as to raise it.
Patent GB-190516252-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Circular Cutter particularly for use in Cutting the Tongue off Floor Boards, when these are Required to be Taken Up.
Inventor: PATRICK FRANK
Filed: 1905-08-10
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 16,252. Patrick, F. Aug. 10. Spokeshaves and like tools.-For cutting the tongues off floor-boards, when these are required to be taken up, a circular cutter C with a hole drilled in the centre is clamped between two circular plates A, tapped to receive a screw D, to which are fixed handles B.
Patent GB-190519112-A (GB)
Title: Explosives and Process of Manufacturing the same
Inventor: SMITH JAMES CORNELIUS
Filed: 1905-09-21
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 19,112. Smith, J. C. Sept. 21. Explosives.-Consists of a mixture of potassium chlorate 20-35 per cent, granulated sugar 10-20 per cent, and stone coal or charcoal 25-50 per cent. The sugar and saltpetre are dissolved by heat in water; at the boiling-point the chlorate is added, and finally the coal or charcoal. The resulting paste is dried, sifted, and granulated.
Patent GB-190521359-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Engineer's Tool for Ruling, Gauging, Levelling and other Operations.
Inventor: SPAGNOLETTI JAMES ERNEST
Filed: 1905-10-20
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 21,359. Spagnoletti, J. E., and Hutchison, A. Y. Oct. 20. Levels; clinometers; rulers; squares.-The engineers' tool shown in Fig. 1 is constructed to serve as a rule, straight-edge, square, centre square, angle gauge, level, micrometer gauge, and a drilling and tapping gauge. A graduated straight edge 1 has a plate extension 2, forming a hexagon gauge at 7, a right-angle at 3, and some convenient angle such as sixty degrees at 4. Two pins 5, 6, one fixed and one detachable, on the extension enable the straight edge to be used as an inside or outside centre square. The extension is also perforated to serve as a drilling and tapping gauge. The sliding jaw 13 of the micrometer calliper gauge is adjusted by a micrometer screw 15, journaled in an adjustable block 16, provided with a spring gib 17 and set-screw 18, the sliding jaw also having a gib and set-screw for locking it in position. A spirit level 22 carried by a worm-wheel mounted on the block can be angularly adjusted by a worm provided with a graduated head 28. The pins 5, 6 are applied to the surface to be tested and the level adjusted until horizontal, when the angle can be read off on a scale on the block. When the tool is used as a square or straight-edge, the slide and block are removed.
Patent GB-190522423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Perforating Sheets of Paper or other Thin Material.
Inventor: JONAS RICHARD A
Filed: 1905-11-02
Granted: 1906-11-02
Abstract: 22,423. Lake, H. H., [Jonas, R. A., and Jonas, C. S.]. Nov. 2. Clutches.-A rock-shaft s, Fig. 9, journaled in the frame of a machine for perforating or otherwise operating upon sheet material, is linked to one end of a spring-held rod s', the reciprocation of which actuates a clutch mechanism T, T' for automatically connecting and disconnecting a crank-shaft C, which actuates the operating-tools, with a continuously rotating hollow shaft surrounding the same. The member T', Fig. 9<a>, splined on the shaft C is held in the inoperative position by the engagement, with a lug u<3> on its hub, of a detent u<4> pivoted to a clutch-releasing lever U, which is drawn against a stop u<1> by a powerful spring u and operates the detent through the medium of a gravity latch u<6>, also pivoted to the lever U. The latch is raised by a finger u<7>, carried by one end of a bell-crank lever u<8> pivoted to the machine frame, the other end being attached to the reciprocating rod s. The rising of the latch u<6> releases the member T<1>, which is forced by a spring t into engagement with the member T, thereby causing the rotation of the shaft C. The latch then falls into its former position on the detent u<4>, and, as soon as the lug u<3> has passed between the detent and a projection u<9> on the frame, the clutch is released through the action of the spring u and the lug u<3> held by a projection u<10> on a lever U<1>.
Patent GB-190524058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Suspension Devices for the Electric Motors of Tramcar and like Trucks.
Inventor: MOUNTAIN MONTAGUE BROWN
Filed: 1905-11-22
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 24,058. Mountain, M. B., Gibson, G. M., and Head, A. F. H. Nov. 22. Electric motor-vehicles.-The object is to provide means for suspending the motors of electric tramcar trucks or bogies by means of springs arranged one on each side of the motor, the one spring cushioning both upward and downward movement of the motor. The motor is carried by a bar k, which is again carried by a spring f at each end. The spring is enclosed in a cas-- ing a provided with lugs a' which enable it to be bolted to the frame. The e casing is provided with a cover bolted to it at the top, while the bottom of the casing is flanged inwards.. Bushes e pass through the top and bottom of the casing. A bolt g passes through the bushes, spring, and bark. The spring is initially compressed so as to take the weight of the motor, and in this position the bushes bear against india-rubber washers l. The bushes protrude beyond the casing an amount equal to the maximum compression of the spring. A downward movement of the bar k compresses the spring from the top. An upward movement of the bar k compresses the spring from, the bottom. As modifications, a channel-shaped iron corresponding to the side and ends of the casing, or two fixings corresponding to the two ends, may be used ; also two bolts may be used, one on each side of the spring and connected at each end by a cross-bar.
Patent GB-190524880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governors for Marine Engines.
Inventor: MOWBRAY JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-11-30
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 24,880. Mowbray, J. W. Nov. 30. Marine governors; fluid governors.-Relates to marine fluid - pressure governors in which a pipe F, opening through the hull of the ship near the stern, contains a piston I the motion of which works the throttle valve. A dash-pot L is provided having an air-inlet valve N' and a regulating-cock O. To set the governor, a cock H<3> is opened allowing water to rise in the pipe up to the level of the piston. The lower end of the pipe F may be provided with a sieve.
Patent GB-190604368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Miners' Safety and other Enclosed Portable Lamps.
Inventor: BEST ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1906-02-22
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 4368. Best, A. E., Best, R. O., and Best, M. Feb. 22. Miners' and like safety lamps; lanterns; lighting oil lamps.-In a miner's lamp or other enclosed portable lamp of the type in which the oil reservoir 1 is formed with a conical aperture 2 closed by a lens of glass 5 to allow the light to pass downwards, and in which two wick-tubes 3, 3<x> project over the central aperture, means is provided for electrically igniting the two wicks simultaneously without interfering with the downward illumination. An insulated metal ring 6 holding the lens is connected by a pin 8 to one of the wick-tubes 3, which is insulated from the lamp body. The other wicktube 3<x> is in metallic connexion with the lamp body. The space between the wick-tubes is partly bridged by an insulated metal fork 10. When contact is made with an igniting-box of ordinary construction having a central spring contact-piece 14, sparks pass between the wick-tubes and the metal fork.