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Patent GB-190415585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Sanding Rails.
Inventor: TURNER HENRY
Filed: 1904-07-13
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 15,585. Turner, H. July 13. Sanding rails.-Sand is contained in a hopper A and passed to a distributing-pipe D, the flow of sand being controlled by a valve E. This valve is normally closed by means of a spring I, which raises the valve against its casing. The valve is lowered by the driver by pressing on a projection L on the floor of the car, which turns the pulley N, around which is passed a chain 0 which raises one end of a pivoted lever J, the other end of which depresses the valve. The sand is loosened by fingers on the spindle of the valve. In the case of electric tramcars, the valve may also be opened by means connected with the emergencybrake handle. On turning the handle, a chain Q wound on its spindle operates on the lever J in the manner described above, thereby opening the valve E.
Patent GB-190417266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tennis and like Racquets
Inventor: CHRISTA PETER
Filed: 1904-08-08
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 17,266. Christa, P. Aug. 8. Drawings to Specification. Racquets.-The network of a racquet is formed of wire of a spiral or undulating form.
Patent GB-190418846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling Watchmen and the like.
Inventor: REITZ PEDRO
Filed: 1904-08-31
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 18,846. Reitz, P. Aug. 31. Tell-tales for checking watchmen consist of a series of electric circuits so controlled by contacts upon a clock and electricallyoperated switches that a bell is rung unless certain pushes are operated by the men at proper intervals. In the system shown, the contacts a, b, e, d for the hour-hand f and the electromagnetic switches B, D, M, N are so arranged that the watchman must operate the push Gbetween the times of contact at a and b, must then operate pushes K, L, and finally operate the push H between the times of contact at d and e, the result thus obtained being that the battery E does not energize the ball F. The circuits for the switch B are as follows When contact is made at a, the coils t are energized, the plate v and armature r forming part of the circuit, and in consequence the armature is drawn over to the plate u. In this position, the making of contact at b would sound the bell unless by previous operation of the push G the coils s had been energized and the armature thereby restored to the position shown. The contact z automatically returns the armatures 3, 10 after displacement.
Patent GB-190420815-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Poultry Nest
Inventor: LEE JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 20,815. Lee, J. H. Sept. 27. Marking animals.-In a nest-box for poultry, means are provided for marking the hens with colours corresponding to the nests in which they have laid their eggs. Fig. 1 is a sectional view of the box. It is provided with a flap door b in the side and an ordinary door at the front, and the two are so connected that the front door can only be opened by lifting the side door, the door b being hung on a rod d, one end of which is bent at rightangles and attached by a wire chain to a weighted bell-crank lever h connected by a rod to a projection on the front door. As a hen enters the front door, she steps on a pivoted board n, and thus rotates a weighted lever p about a pivot q and causes a pivoted rod s to come into contact with a triangular projection x and rotate a drum u attached to the door b, until one of the brushes v projects across an opening w in the door. The egg receptacle A is divided into compartments B coloured or numbered to correspond with the different colours on the brushes v. The depression of the board n oscillates a pivoted bell-crank lever E, and so causes a pawl G to push against a rack H and move the receptacle A until one of the compartments B comes under an opening in a wire or other covering L resting on blocks M. As the box A moves, one of the projections of a second rack moves a pivoted lever out of contact with a projection on the front door and allows the door to close. When the hen has laid her egg in the compartment B, she puts her head through the opening w, raises the door b, and escapes, coming into contact with the brush v as she does so. The front door opens as the door b rises, and the pivoted lever holds it open until the next hen enters. When an egg has been laid in each compartment, the front door closes automatically, the end of the pivoted lever being held out of contact with it. The board n may be prevented by a rod P from swinging outwards.
Patent GB-190421745-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Domino Game.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-10-10
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 21,745. Boult, A. J., [Nall, R. G.]. Oct. 10. Games played with boards, dice, and dominoes.- A game is played on a board, Fig. 1, on which is represented a whole set of dominoes, The players sit opposite to differently-coloured circles A, B, C, D, and each player in turn throws two dice so as to form a similar combination of numbers to those marked on the dominoes. Each player is provided with a set of dominoes, coloured to correspond with the circles A, B, C, D, and is allowed to play a domino, totalling the same as the two dice which be throws, over the correspondingly marked domino on the board. Only one domino may be placed over each of the marked dominoes.
Patent GB-190421999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moulding Apparatus for Artificial Stone.
Inventor: GASPARY ALFRED
Filed: 1904-10-12
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 21,999. Gaspary, A. Oct. 12. Moulding slabs.-A mould box for moulding simultaneously a number of artificial-stone slabs is open at both ends, and is divided by removable plates a pivoted on a longitudinal rod d cranked to the box, as shown in Fig. 2. Bent arms k prevent the division plates from turning too far.
Patent GB-190422140-A (GB)
Title: Improved Methods of Neutralising Vibration in Vehicles.
Inventor: PULBROOK ANTHONY
Filed: 1904-10-14
Granted: 1905-10-14
Abstract: 22,140. Pulbrook, A., and Pulbrook, E. H. Oct. 14. Springs, bearing; vibration, preventing; undercarriages.-To protect the bodies of vehicles from shocks or jolts, cushions containing compressed or attenuated air are arranged between the body and the undercarriage, and, in one arrangement, the body is supported by vertical annular cushions which boar upon annular flanges on the road wheels or the undercarriage. The horizontal annular compressedair cushion C, Fig. 1, is fixed at its upper side to a frame LF secured to the wheel axle A, while its lower side is fixed to a platform LP, connected to the body B<d> by rods B, so that the body is suspended from the axle by the cushion. An additional upper cushion UC is sometimes used, and is connected to the vehicle body at its upper side and to the undercarriage at its lower side. The cushions are of pliable material, with rigid rings R at their upper and lower sides. A support AS supports the body when the cushions are deflated. Fig. 3 shows the body B<d> suspended by a cushion AC containing attenuated air. The cushion is formed by two strips of pliable material, secured to flanges F<l> by wire as described in Specification No. 22,400, A.D. 1903 ; or the inner strip may be secured by a split metal ring E which can be expanded against the flange by a screw. In a modification in which the upper cushion UC, Figs. 1 and 3, is dispensed with, a cylindrical cushion is arranged within the other annular cushion. The annular platforms to which the cushions are attached may be expansible circumferentially. This is attained, as shown by Figs. 5 and 6, by forming the platform of overlapping flanged segments F<1>, which are retained in place by bolts mb on a split ring MR, the bolts projecting through radial slots in the segments. According to the method shown by Fig. 5, the beaded edges C of the cushion extend above the flanged segments, and are secured, by bolts b<l>, between the flanges of the segments and the flange of a rigid ring F<l1>. In that shown by Fig. 6, metal ribbons M, having overlapping edges, are enclosed in pockets in the edges of the cushion, and the bolts b<l>, passing through slots in the ribbons, secure the strips between the flanges. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 9, the body B<d> is secured to a kind of hub N, over which another hub BH can revolve. The hub BH is connected, by spokes or a disc D<c>, to a rim F<e> carrying a pneumatic cushion or tyre C, which can revolve in a depression D in a flange RP secured to the road wheel. A cushion J may be inserted between the hub N and the axle. In another arrangement, the cushion or tyre does not revolve, the flange RP being fixed to the undercarriage instead of to the wheel. Cushions may be arranged to absorb lateral shocks.
Patent GB-190422297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Distributing the Fluid in Fluid-pressure Engines and Machines.
Inventor: HOLT CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-10-17
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 22,297. Holt, C. F., and Wyles, D. D., [Patterson, H. M.]. Oct. 17. Pump valves and valve gear.-Theinvention is described as applied toasteam engine but is stated to be applicable to pumps. The distributing-valve i is mounted in the piston, to which the steam is admitted by a pipe p. A stop o on the pipe arrests the valve and effects the control of the ports h, l. An annular port b in the cylinder leads to the exhaust port c. The piston is, preferably, made in three parts as shown.
Patent GB-190506174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wall Brackets and the like.
Inventor: REEKIE JAMES SMITH
Filed: 1905-03-23
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 6174. Reekie, J. S. March 23. Brackets.-A socket c, provided with a lug d and having a sloping bottom e to allow water to drain out, is let into the wall. The bracket arm a is formed with a notch b adapted to engage with the lug d, and is kept in position by the weight of the arm or of any superimposed load. A flat part may be provided on the socket near the point f, should there be any tendency for the arm to come forward on being raised accidentally. The socket c is preferably made in two parts g, h, held in position by a screw k and a lug m on the part g engaging with a gap n in the part h.
Patent GB-190516554-A (GB)
Title: A New Bottle Holding Device applicable to Bottle Washing and Rinsing Machinery.
Inventor: DAWSON GEORGE
Filed: 1905-08-15
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 16,554. Dawson, G. Aug. 15. Cleaning bottles.-Fig. 1 shows apparatus for supporting a bottle neck downwards over a nozzle D, which is screwed into the water-supply pipe. The nozzle is flanged, and pillars B are secured to the flange and at their upper ends support spring leaves a<4> ribbed or grooved at a<5> and bolted by flanges to the pillars. In a modification, one of the spring leaves is bulged or pressed out to make room for such stoppers as are swivelled on to bottles. The screw d' of the nozzle is replaced by a hollow perforated bolt passing right through the water-supply pipe and held in place by a screw cap. In another form, the support consists of an inverted metal cone with ribbed spring leaves cut in it ; the lower part of the cone is made with a flange screwed to the nozzle flange, and is perforated to allow used water to escape.
Patent GB-190601368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: MEARING FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-01-18
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 1368. Mearing, F. Jan. 18. Acetylene.-In an acetylene generator, the carbide is placed in boxes or troughs k of semicylindrical or rounded shape internally to facilitate cleaning, and with end projections to support the troughs on inclined ledges in the generating-chamber a. The gas escapes by a pipe d to a washing-chamber having an outlet f leading to the service pipe.
Patent GB-190603989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Clips.
Inventor: FUCHS LOUIS CARL
Filed: 1906-02-17
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 3989. Fuchs, L. C. Feb. 17. Fastenings, clip. A double-acting clip for use in washing photographic prints &c., to keep them on the surface of the liquid, is made of two pieces a, b of cork, having rounded edges, and fastened together by an india-rubber ring d fitting in a groove c. When the ends x are pressed, the ends y are opened to admit the print e. The clip may then be put on a stretched string f while the print dries.
Patent GB-190604622-A (GB)
Title: Magazine Loading for Air Rifles
Inventor: BUTLER ARTHUR HARRY
Filed: 1906-02-26
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 4622. Butler, A. H., and Clark, F. G. Feb. 26. Pneumatic.-An airgun with a fixed barrel is loaded by means of a revolving magazine cylinder 10, which is turned by means of a pawl 16 of the operating - lever 17 acting upon ratchet teeth 18 of the magazine.
Patent GB-190606078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres
Inventor: HARRISON WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-03-13
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 6078. Harrison, W. March 13. Tyres, pneumatic. -Two metallic bands g of closely woven wire, in the form of complete rings or abutting sections, are placed between the outer cover and the airtube of a pneumatic tyre with their strands arranged diagonally to the tread of the tyre. The bands are placed between two strips c of canvas, which form the fabric lining of the cover, or between the lining and a canvas strip. The bands are fixed to the lining and to each other by rubber or other elastic cement, a layer of cement separating the bands. The outer band is narrower than the inner band. A single metallic band may be used. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 19,014, A.D. 1893, Nos. 5590 and 11,875, A.D. 1897, No. 9990, A.D. 1900, and No. 24,912, A.D. 1901.]
Patent GB-190607271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Compressing Pumps for Refrigerating Apparatus.
Inventor: MILLS CLAUDE KENNEDY
Filed: 1906-03-26
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 7271. Mills, C. K., [Brunswick Refrigerating Co.]. March 26. Actuating valves.-In a refrigerating apparatus the valve 3, as shown in drawing, is controlled partly by a diaphragm 4 and partly bya centrifugal governor 20. When the apparatus is in operation the valve is left entirely to the control of the diaphragm 4 the movements of which are transmitted through the lever 5 and the links 6, 7. The lever 5 is provided with an adjustable weight 25 to regulate the sensitiveness of the control.
Patent GB-190607682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw-operating Gear for Ordnance Sighting Devices and the like.
Filed: 1906-03-30
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 7682. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. June 5, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Sights.-Sighting-attachments or the like having screw operating-gear are provided with means for disconnecting the operating-gear to enable rough adjustments to be made by hand. Figs. 2 and 3 are respectively a sectional elevation and plan of the device. The revolving telescope-carrier C is formed with a bearing c<1> for a bush F in which the operating-screw E is eccentrically mounted, the bush being cut away at f<1> to enable the screw to engage the teeth of the worm b<1> carried by the attachment head B. A spiral spring J tends to rotate the bush so as to keep the screw engaged, and as tha axes of the screw and bush lie in the plane a-# inclined to the plane of the wormwheel b, back-lash due to wear is avoided. The screw is thrown out of gear by turning a knob f<3> in the direction of the arrow x.
Patent GB-190700142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Recording the Accuracy of Gun Practice at Moving Objects.
Inventor: LEGE ANNIBAL JEAN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1907-01-02
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 142. LÚgÚ, A. J. B. Jan. 2. Gunnery practice, teaching.-Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 26,215, A.D. 1903. The movement of the target is produced by means of a motor. The target carrier v is mounted upon carriages s, t, which are reciprocated in horizontal and vertical directions respectively by means of pulley cords attached to adjustable crank-arms, carried by disks k, p geared to an electromotor a. Means are provided for varying the speed of the motor and the relative speeds of the disks k, p.
Patent GB-190701224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Containing Preserved Foods.
Inventor: MARSH ARTHUR LOUIS
Filed: 1907-01-18
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 1224. Marsh, A. L., and Marsh, A. L. Jan. 17. Stoppers, vacuum-closing.-A receptacle for containing preserved foods, which has the cover retained in place by atmospheric pressure, comprises a jar A and cover B, which are preferably made of glass, and have inserted between them a ring or washer C of suitable elastic material in order to make an air-tight closure. The cover B is furnished with a venting-hole D which contains a plate F of easily perforated material bedded on a disk G of rubber &c. The vessel is opened by punching a hole through the plate F.
Patent GB-190701270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tube and Ball Mills.
Inventor: SMART ALEXANDER
Filed: 1907-01-17
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 1270. Smart, A. Jan. 17. Ball mills.- To preserve the corrugated or undulatory form of the lining of a ball or tube mill, the lining is made of two or more different materials A, B, Fig. 1, of varying degrees of hardness, separated or not by wooden packing- strips G. Fig. 3 shows a lining formed of blocks or squares C, D of different thicknesses. Alternate blocks or strips of manganese steel and cast or wrought iron or mild steel may be used.
Patent GB-190701789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Felt Coucher Jackets, and Dry or Wet Felts used by Paper Makers and other Manufacturers.
Inventor: MITCHELL ROBERT JOHN CHADWICK
Filed: 1907-01-24
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 1789. Mitchell, R. J. C., and Brandt, H. O. Jan. 24. Felt.-Felt coucher jackets and dry or wet felts are prepared by mixing with animal fibres, vegetable fibres or minute particles of sponge. After the felt is manufactured and milled, it is carbonized to destroy the vegetable fibres or the sponge, and the carbon is afterwards removed in the form of dust by compression, beating, &c., the material being left in a porous condition. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that the sponge may remain in its natural state.
Patent GB-190702749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Burners for Incandescent Gas Lamps, Gas Stoves and the like.
Inventor: GOODING JOHN HERBERT DAINES
Filed: 1907-02-04
Granted: 1908-02-04
Abstract: 2749. Gooding, J. H. D. Feb. 4. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Incandescent gas burners.-In an upright or inverted burner, a hit- and-miss air regulator is combined with a deflector, or each hole in the regulator is provided with a separate hood or deflector, for minimizing the effect of draughts &c. and for. preventing lighting-back. In Fig. 2, the deflector 3 is attached to the upper part of the regulator 1, and wire-gauze 4 is stretched across the lower part of the space between the deflector and the regulator.
Patent GB-190706225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Concrete Building Construction
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1907-03-14
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 6225. Willis, P. R. J., [Reavis A. S.]. March 14. Reinforced concrete.-Bars for reinforcing concrete are formed with longitudinal and transverse ribs. If the body portion is angular in cross-section, the longitudinal ribs are formed at the angles, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3 ; the transverse ribs 5, forming square shoulders with the grooves, may be spaced at long or short intervals, and may be staggered, as shown, or may be alined transversely. Fig. 4 shows a modification with rectangular grooves, and Fig. 8 shows a round bar with longitudinal ribs 6 and annular ribs 7 ; the ribs 6 may be omitted from the round bars.
Patent GB-190708819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Acetylene Burners and BLow Pipes.
Inventor: HOPKINS GEORGE WHITEFIELD
Filed: 1907-04-16
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 8819. Hopkins, G. W. April 16. Blowpipe burners.-A burner for mixtures of acetylene &c. and air is fitted with means for maintaining constant the temperature of the mixture in order to prevent its decomposition. The gas and air are supplied by pipes 4, 5, fitted with valves 6' and gauges 6, to a mixing- chamber 20, which is enclosed in a water jacket 8. The gas and air enter the mixing-chamber through nozzles 34, 35, which are directed towards the apex of a perforated and internallyridged cone 28. The jacket 8 is supplied with hot and cold water by-pipes 16, 15, respectively, the supply being controlled by a three-way cock operated automatically by an arm 17, an adjustable and graduated link 18, and a gutta-percha &c. bar 19 which is affected by the heat of the jacket 8.
Patent GB-190710338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottles and other Receptacles.
Inventor: HARTWIG ROBERT
Filed: 1907-05-03
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 10,338. Hartwig, R. May 3. Bottles.-In bottles &c., such as Dewar's flasks, in w h i c h double walls enclose a vacuum containing non-conducting material, pieces of the material are held in position by curved bows, metal caps &c., or similar supports. Fig. 1 shows pieces g of asbestos, cork, &c, supported on the resilient ends of wire or steel bows f. Fig. 5 shows the bows replaced by a metal cap h.
Patent GB-190710894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for use in Starting Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE
Filed: 1907-05-10
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 10,894. Johnaon, G. May 10. Gas and like engines, starting. A valve 6 for relieving compression at starting is mounted on the casing of a plug cock 4 by which it can be cutoff from the cylinder. The valve is loaded by an adjustable spring 8, and its stem 8<E> projects above the guide when it lifts so that the valve may serve to indicate if any cylinder to which it is fitted ismissing fire during normal working. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 13,721, .A.D. 1897.]
Patent GB-190711483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Fruit and in Apparatus for use therein.
Inventor: CAMPBELL JOHN COLIN LIVINGTON
Filed: 1907-05-16
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 11,483. Campbell, J. C. L. May 16. Preserving fruit.-Fruit is sterilized by beating in tins &c. which are rotated, preferably about their transverse axes. Suitable appatatus comprises a trough a in which water is circulated from a boiler by pipes c ; the trough contains a steampipe b. The tins &c., closed except for small holes, are held by spring clips in frames o suspended from shafts k which are propelled by chains f. On reaching inclines i, the shafts k are raised out of contact with the chains f ; the tins &c. are then rotated by hand and the holes therein soldered. The shafts k are then again carried forward by the chains f and are rotated by gear-wheels l thereon engaging with racks j, the rotation being imparted to the frames o by chain gearing. The tins &c. may be placed in a similar trough containing cold water. According to the Provisional Specification, the shafts k may be driven by chain gearing in conjunction with the racks and pinions.