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Patent GB-190316822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coolers or Condensers of the "Honeycomb" Type.
Inventor: GROUVELLE JULES
Filed: 1903-07-31
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 16.822. Grouvelle, J., and Arquembourg, H., [trading as Soc. J. Grouvelle et H. Arquembourg]. July 31. Condensers. - Relates to a condenser of the " honeycomb " type, principally for use on automobiles in which the resistance of the air passing through the apertures of the cooler is reduced to a minimum by the construction of the apertures in the form of double truncated cones. Fig. 1 shows one of the elements of the cooler, in this case of hexagonal cross-section, in which the glands e, f are connected by the conical tube c,d, the injector portion c having an angle a of about 30‹ while the ejector portion d has an angle B of about 70‹. It is found that with these angles the air resistance is reduced to a minimum. The elements are joined together by solder or other means in the manner shown in Fig. 4, and the steam to be condensed passes through the spaces between them.
Patent GB-190320881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway Carriages Waggons and other Vehicles.
Inventor: FRASER JOHN
Filed: 1903-09-29
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 20,881. Fraser, J. Sept. 29. Couplings, automatic and non - automatic. - A swinging hook d is pivoted to a coupling-head a on each vehicle in such a manner that it tends to swing into coupling position. The outer faces of the hooks are formed so that, when two vehicles are pushed together, the hooks swing outwards and upwards and then fall into engagement. Each hook can be lifted out of engagement with the other by means of a chain g passing round pulleys h, i and attached to a rod enclosed in a tube l. Handles k on the rod project through longitudinal slots in the tube and are engaged with transverse slots when it is desired to hold the coupling-hooks raised. The coupling-heads a have hooks b for the reception of ordinary link couplings, and may be secured to the draw-bars by means of straps n and bolts o.
Patent GB-190326653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Cookers or Stoves.
Inventor: COLE HARRY
Filed: 1903-12-05
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 26,653. Cole, H., and Palmer, A. E. Dec. 5. Oil cooking-stoves.-Relates to sliding covers for the holes formed to accommodate cooking-vessels &c. in the top-plate of a stove. The cover L, which slides in a groove formed by securing a suitably-shaped plate R to the underside of the top-plate P of the stove, is fitted with a dome D, having holes d<1> corresponding with those of the shutter S. This shutter is pivoted at the centre of the dome, and may be turned by applying a key to a lug s', the movement being limited by a stop d<2> formed on the dome. The cover is prevented from being pushed in or pulled out too far by a flange F and bolts B. When the cover is withdrawn, it is supported by a flange c' formed on a bracket C fixed to the inside of the stove ; this bracket, and the end-plate of the stove, are cut away at c<2> to allow for the passage of the dome.
Patent GB-190403390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draught Excluders for Doors.
Inventor: WELSBY WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-02-11
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 3390. Welsby, W. Feb. 11. Draught excluders.-A draughtexcluder strip 1, Fig. 1, for doors is suspended from, and operated by, a lever 4 mounted on a fulcrum 5 in a recess 6 and raised, when the door is closed, by an incline 10, Figs. 3, and 5, on a reversible striking-plate 9 provided with notches 11 receiving the bevelled end of the lever 4.
Patent GB-190408327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tank Steamers.
Inventor: HOLMES SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-04-11
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 8327. Holmes, S. April 11. Liquid-carrying vessels ; compartments.- Comprises means for converting an ordinary cargo vessel into a tank vessel for carrying petroleum and other liquids in bulk. The knees d are recessed to receive large tubes e fitted between the transverse bulkheads c and braced to the longitudinal bulkhead g. These tubes, which form an alley way, have manholes i and may receive ordinary cargo, water, or other ballast.
Patent GB-190408473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drip Cans for Lathes and other Machines.
Inventor: BRAIME THOMAS FLETCHER
Filed: 1904-04-13
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 8473. Braime, T. F., and Braime, J. H. April 13. Making cans; bottoms; handles.-The body Aand the handlelugs D of a drip can for a turning-lathe or other machine are made in one piece, without seams, by stamping them from sheet metal. The recess C, which is intended to fit over a spigot and thus support the can, may be stamped out sufficiently large to receive a cast-metal or wooden bush. A tap J is secured in the hole K. The holes E in the lugs D may be protected by metal eyelets G.
Patent GB-190412214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Cooking and Heating Apparatus.
Filed: 1904-05-30
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 12,214. British Prometheus Co., and Skipwith, H. May 30. Drawings to Specification. Casting and moulding ; making cooking- utensils, apparatus for heating water and for heating by electricity, and food-warmers.-An electric cooking and heating utensil, suitable for heating milk, has attached to it a heat-distributing plate, which is adapted to distribute the heat evenly and to form a support for the heating-resistances. To cast on the plate, the vessel may be tinned and heated until the tin flows ; aluminium, brass, or other metal of low thermal resistance is then poured on in a molten state and allowed to cool. According to another method, the vessel may be enamelled at a high temperature, after which the metil is raised to a brilliant red-heat and sufficient spelter sprinkled thereon to flow over the whole surface. The aluminium or the like is then poured on in a molten state and allowed to cool. Reference is made to Specification No. 17,196, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Heating].
Patent GB-190420036-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cycle Stand or Prop.
Inventor: HARDCASTLE BENJAMIN
Filed: 1904-09-17
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 20,036. Hardcastle, B., Herwin, W. R., and Canny, H. Sept. 17. Supports for bicycles, motor cycles, &c. are so arranged that, by the use of a pair, the machine may be held with a wheel clear of the ground, while, if only one prop be used, the machine may be supported in a leaning position. As shown in Figs. 8 and 9, each prop m has a slot p engaging a pin k between a pair of plates c upon a bracket a, which is clamped on the frame of the machine, preferably near the rear axle. Thus, to support the bicycle, one of the props is turned down into the position shown in Fig. 9 ; if it is desired to raise the wheel, both props are lowered, and, the machine having been raised, teeth o pass into engagement with teeth d on the bracket between the plates, and the props are thus secured in position ; when not required, the props are turned up into the position shown in Fig. 8, when a projection q engages a spring h, and the props may be further secured by springs. In the form shown in Fig. 14, the prop w has a pin y projecting on both sides and connected to the pivot pin v by springs z ; the plates s upon the bracket have teeth u with which the ends of the pin y engage, while a projection 1 forms an abutment for the support in its upturned position. Fig. 20 shows a modification, in which the prop, provided with a bifurcated end, has a cross pin 9 connected by a spring to the pivot pin 8, while teeth 11 upon the support are adapted to engage teeth 5 on the bracket plates ; or, as shown in dotted lines, in lieu of having a slotted and bifurcated end, the prup may carry a sleeve 13 pressed up to the plates by a spring 14, in which case, the plates may also have teeth at their upper ends to retain the prop when raised, projections 17 being provided to facilitate manipulation. In either case, the teeth may be formed on either or both of the bracket plates, or, as a further modification, a single plate may be embraced by the end of the prop.
Patent GB-190425624-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Making an Easily Digestible Milk Preparation Free from Germs.
Inventor: SZEKELY SALAMON
Filed: 1904-11-24
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 25,624. SzÚkely, S., and Kovßc, E. Nov. 24. Preserving milk and whey.-In making an easilydigestible milk preparation, free from germs, sterile or approximately sterilized whey, previously heated to a temperature at which the albumens do not coagulate, is mixed in suitable proportions with sterilized or pasteurized milk or cream. The whey is prepared by treating warm skim milk with carbonic-acid gas under pressure.
Patent GB-190428161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Springs.
Inventor: MCGIEHAN ISAAC SEAMAN
Filed: 1904-12-22
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 28,161. McGiehan, I. S. Dec. 22. Springs, bearing.-In order to increase the strength and improve the appearance of laminated springs the leaves are made concave in a transverse direction, the concavity being greatest at the centre X-X, as shown in the central section in Fig. 3, and gradually diminishing to zero at the end 4-4. Between the retaining-band U and the top leaf of the spring there is preferably interposed a piece of metal, shown in Figs. 3 and 4 at D, flat on one side and convex on the other side to fit the concavity of the spring.
Patent GB-190511437-A (GB)
Title: Improved Steam Generator for Motor Cars.
Inventor: FRIEDMANN LOUIS
Filed: 1905-05-31
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 11,437. Friedmann, L. May 31. Instantaneous generators.-Each of the elements of a generator for motor-cars consists of two or more lengths of coiled tube, which have all their joints and connexions f at the top, so that the parts may be readily removed from the casing and renewed. The coils o in the lower part of an element are, preferably, helical, and the upper coils are in the form of double loops, as shown. The hot gases pass upwards through the coils and escape by the flue E.
Patent GB-190512736-A (GB)
Filed: 1905-06-20
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 12,736. Electric and Ordnance Accessories Co., Hancock, R., and Hall, R. F. June 20. Grant of Patent refused. Air, cooling, moistening, and, purifying.-Relates to rotary filters of canvas, coco-nut fibre, or the like for purifying, cooling, and moistening air for ventilation. The fitering-material f is stretched in a zigzag manner over rods e<3>, e<4> which are supported by spaced rings e carried by rotating arms e<2>. One end of the filtering-drum is closed by a sheet iron or fabric cover, while the other communicates with the fan c, which draws air radially into the filter and discharges it by the opening c' into the building to be ventilated. As the filter revolves, it dips into water in the tank b and is cleaned and wetted. The filter may be made of two or more concentric drums which-rotate in the same direction or in different directions. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 1343, A.D. 1882, [Abridgment Class Air and gases, Compressing &c.], and No. 13,043, A.D. 1890.]
Patent GB-190520536-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Smoke Bell Holder.
Inventor: DARRAH HENRY MOSTYN
Filed: 1905-10-11
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 20,536. Darrah, H. M., and Spencer, E. Oct. 11. Smut-catcher holders are made of twisted wire, bent V-shape, and formed into loops or clamps, Fig. 2, at the ends, for attachment to the gas tube or the ceiling.
Patent GB-190522460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrodes.
Inventor: YASUDA MATAICHI
Filed: 1905-11-03
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 22,460. Yasuda, M. Jan. 21, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Hydrogen is evolved during the electrolysis of brine to obtain alkali. A special cathode compartment is used, divided by insulating-partitions, and the hydrogen carries the alkali up away from the cathode into another chamber, where it sinks to the bottom by reason of its density. The brine solution at the top of this second chamber is caused by the circulation to pass to the cathode, where more alkali is produced &c.
Patent GB-190527128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Packings for Piston-rods and the like.
Inventor: HARGREAVES FRANK
Filed: 1905-12-29
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 27,128. Hargreaves, F., and Hudson, J. G. Dec. 29. Stuffing-boxes.-In order that the segmentallydivided rings embracing a piston-rod may move laterally as a whole when required, they are surrounded by undivided rings, and between them are placed spring-controlled wedge-bolts which act on the conical faces of the rings and secure them together. The usual pair of undivided rings E pressed apart by springs F are provided, and below the packing-rings is a supporting-ting G with a spherical seat. The packing-rings A, B have collars M, N engaging recesses in rings H, J. The alternate bolts are arranged in opposite directions, there being one bolt to each segment. The nuts Sand washers O have cylindrical engaging surface at right-angles to the axis of the bolt. The wedgebolts may be parallel on one side to the axis and the rings suitably shaped. In condensing-engines, a diaphragm is interposed between the box C and cover U and subject to atmospheric pressure through an orifice W. When there is a vacuum in the cylinder, the diaphragm holds the various parts of the packing in contact to prevent the entrance of air.
Patent GB-190606174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Gas-burner Attachments.
Inventor: URY SOLOMON HENRY
Filed: 1906-03-14
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 6174. Ury, S. H. March 14. Actuating valves. - A sinuous thermostatic rod 10, terminating at its free end 10<a> in a notch 15 which holds the valve 8 in its raised or open position so long as the flame remains alight, is supplemented by a pivoted catch 13, which engages with the valve 8 when the valve is first raised or opened, and maintains it in the open position until the thermostatic rod 10 has become sufficiently expanded by the heat of the flame for the notch 15 to engage with and retain the valve 8. The valve is thereupon released from the catch 13 by. the pressure of the thermostatic rod upon a setscrew 16 on the catch. Upon the extinction of the flame, the valve is released by the contraction of the rod 10, the inward movement of which is limited by a set-screw 17.
Patent GB-190609214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trousers-stretchers.
Inventor: TSCHIRNER OSCAR
Filed: 1906-04-18
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 9214. Tschirner, O. April 18. Trouser stretchers. - A trouser stretcher consists of two side bars 1, 2 the ends of which are bent at right-angles and provided with a series of holes 7, which by the aid of pins engaging with them enables the distance between the bars 1, 2 to - be varied. The ends of these transverse bars are held together by sleeves 8. The side bars may be provided with butt joints so that the stretcher may be folded up. The transverse bars instead of being integral with the side bars may be pivoted to them at their ends. ' [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 18,889, A.D. 1895, and No. 17,531, A.D. 1897.]
Patent GB-190612493-A (GB)
Title: Connection System for Supplying Alternating Currents of Variable Voltage.
Inventor: JACKSON RAY PHILIP
Filed: 1906-05-29
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 12,493. Jackson, R. P. June 12, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901.] Regulating; switches; transformers. - In regulating the voltage of an alternating-current circuit for motors or other purposes, by means of a variable-ratio auto-transformer or any other arrangement furnishing a set of points at graduated potentials, che parallel connectors from the successive points to the consumption circuit are provided with switching means whereby several connectors are utilized simultaneously, and the current passes through intermediate self-induction coils, the apparatus forming an anti-sparking device. The transformer 1, which may be connected between a trolley conductor 2 and a rail 3 is provided with spaced terminals 4 ... 15, the leads containing separate electro-magnetic switches 16 ... 27 having-coils in circuit with. a battery 29 and a master switch 30. The switches may be operated by means other than electro-magnets ; or a drum or other type of controller may be used instead. The leads from all the terminals 4 ... 15 are brought, as shown, to two self-induction coils 31, 32, every fourth lead being connected to a particular terminal of one of the coils, from the middle points of which wires are led to another self-induction coil 35, this also being tapped at its middle point and feeding the wire 36 of the consumption circuit. The master-switch 30 closes four switches simultaneously, beginning from the lowest, and the voltage at each step is approximately the same as if the wire 36 were connected to the transformer at the mean centre point of the respective four terminals.
Patent GB-190613193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Loose Leaf Binders.
Inventor: BAUER JULIUS
Filed: 1906-06-07
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 13,193. Bauer, J. June 7. Locks, key, for preventing the operation of the mechanism of loose-leaf binders. The lock is contained in a casing 30 at one end of the binder, and comprises a pivoted plate 31 having a bole 32 which may be brought into and out of register with the opening through which the wrench is inserted for operating the screw shaft 26 of the binder. The plate 31 is held in the locking position shown by a spring catch 34 engaging a shoulder 35. A key 36. inserted in a swivelled escutcheon moves a spring-pressed arm 39 into engagement with the spring 34, thereby freeing the plate 31, and then moves the plate by engagement with the projection 38. Reverse rotation of the key moves the plate into engagement with the catch 34.
Patent GB-190620322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tunnel Shields.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: E21D9/06
Filed: 1906-09-12
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 20,322. Thompson, W. P., [Prelini, C.]. Sept. 12. Tunnelling.-A tunnelling-shield is composed of two telescopic sections, each of which contains a hollow diaphragm and capable of being advanced independently of the other. The rear section A is advanced by means of a set of jacks E, the pistons of which bear against the lining of the tunnel; it contains the diaphragm D which encloses a space G forming a " de-compressing " chamber. The diaphragm is formed of a box girder C, which is bent to the circular or other cross-sectional form of the part A and is provided with steel plates d, d<1> on either side ; sliding doors h, h<1> are also provided near the base, and the whole is strengthened by means of internal girders e, f. The plates d' support a second set of jacks F used to advance the forward section B, the pistons of the jacks being connected to the second diaphragm H in order to prevent rotation of the shield. The front i of this section is hood-shaped and provided with a cutting-edge l. A platform I, which may support a rock drill, is supported on brackets in front of the second diaphragm H. Between the diaphragms is a safety chamber J into which the operators can retreat in case of accident; the chamber also serves as an air-lock within which sufficient pressure can be maintained to exclude water which may break through to the working chamber.
Patent GB-190620519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mercerising Apparatus.
Inventor: MILLER ARCHIBALD RUSSELL
Filed: 1906-09-15
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 20,519. Miller, A. R. Sept. 15. Liquids, apparatus for treating with.-To facilitate the placing of yarn hanks upon the travelling chains of a mercerizing-machine such as that described in Specification No. 9452, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Spinning], instead of the yarn-holders being detachable from the chains, they are permanently attached thereto, and are formed with parallel bracket arms, preferably extending laterally from the centre of each cross-bar. The hanks can be slipped over the ends of these so that they can be put on and removed while the machine is in motion. The sprocket chains may be of any ordinary construction and at suitable intervals the links E have sockets e, to which are secured the ends of cross bars or rods G each fitted centrally with bracket arms g extending on either side in H formation, or otherwise, so long as hanks of yarn h can be slipped over their ends. The bracket arms may be constructed to revolve.
Patent GB-190622769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Physical Developing and Height Increasing Apparatus.
Inventor: CLEASE FREDERICK MEREDITH
Filed: 1906-10-15
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 22,769. Clease, F. M. Oct. 15. Gymnastic apparatus.- A physical development apparatus, for increasing the height of a person and for generally strengthening the body and muscles, consists of a body belt h attached by cords i to a base-board b, and a head-holding device comprising a bow-shaped frame c and flexible straps d, which is supported by a cable e passing round a winding-device g carried by a frame a. The apparatus is provided with a measuring-device k, and with any suitable elastic or other exercising-apparatus f provided with hand-grips and foot-straps, which may be fitted to any part of the frame a or base b, or to an additional fixing such as j. In a more simple form of the apparatus, the cord supporting the head - holding device passes round pulleys on the frame a and is connected to the body belt. The length of the cord can be adjusted as desired. In a modification, the belt is replaced by clamps carried by curved arms adjustably secured to a rack on the frame a. Another modification, designed for portability, consists merely of a head-holding device connected by an adjustable rod to a socket at the back of an ordinary body belt.
Patent GB-190627144-A (GB)
Title: A Sparking Plug for use in Explosion Engines, with Adjustable and Visible Spark.
Inventor: DELALANDE GASTON ALBERT EUGENE
Filed: 1906-11-29
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 27,144. Delalande, G. A. E. Nov. 29. Gas and like engines, igniting in. One of the terminals of a sparking- plug can be adjusted without removiog the plug from the cylinder. The terminals and spark can be viewed through two or more windows fitted in the plug. The insulation a, held in place by a gland e and copper and asbestos washers f, carries a sleeve g, preferably of mild steel, threaded internally to receive the screwed terminal rod h. The sleeve is held in place by a flange at its lower end, and a nut k bearing on an insulating-washer on the portion a. The spark-gap is adjusted by turning the rod h, a nut m serving to lock it in any desired position. The windows n of glass or other transparent material are held against the flanges o by notched ring-nuts p, which are flush or nearly flush with the body of the plug.
Patent GB-190628204-A (GB)
Title: Safety Valves for Water Gauges for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: DAY CHARLES AUBREY
Filed: 1906-12-11
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 28,204. Day, C. A., [Northern Specialty Co.]. Dec. 11. Water levels, indicating. -Relates to safety-valve arrangements for arresting automatically the rush of water and steam on the breaking of the gauge glass. Fig. 1 shows the watergauge externally ; Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section through the upper mounting, and Fig. 3 is a transverse section on the plane a, a, of Fig. 2. The valve 8, having a loose face for bedding on its seat, is weighted so as to remain normally open, but on the rush of fluid closes against the seat 10. The valve is secured to an arm 19 having the stop 30 which prevents undue falling of the valve. By means of the wheel and spindle 27, 14, the stepped ring 24, and steps upon the spindle, the valve may be held open by hand against the pressure of the escaping steam. The small aperture 40 through the valve permits of the establishment of equilibrium when a new glass is fitted. A stop-valve 36 and discharge cocks 42, 43 are also provided. The mountings are screwed direct into the boiler.