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Patent GB-190301562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Manufacture and Refining of Iron, Steel and their Alloys.
Inventor: ALZUGARAY JOSE BAXERES DE
Filed: 1903-01-22
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 1562. Baxeres de Azugaray, J. Jan. 22. Materials for purifying or refining; blast-furnace charges; open-hearthprocesses; Bessemer or pneumatic processes.-Iron ore is briquetted with admixture of refining or fluxing agents, and with or without carbonaceous material and other additions. By smelting suitable proportions of the briquettes or the mixtures containing excess of carbon with those free from carbon, any desired quality of iron or steel or their alloys can be made. The material may be used in blast furnaces, open hearths, or converters, and generally for introducing ore into a bath of molten metal. The refining-agents mentioned include earthy or alkaline oxides, chlorides, fluorides, nitrates, silicates, &c., such as fluor spar, lime, sodium chloride ; and those materials, and also slag, pitch, &c., may also serve as binding-agents. The refining-additions may also be used in gaseous form, and hydrogen or gaseous compounds of the halogens may be sent through the molten mass. Scrap, residues, carbides, spiegeleisen, and similar alloys, or reducible compounds of the alloying metals &c., may be added to the molten bath as usual, or incorporated with the briquettes, or used in separate briquettes.
Patent GB-190301612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Universal Joints
Inventor: GEORGE WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1903-01-23
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 1612. George, W. J. Jan. 23. Joints and connections, universal clip. A pipe or rod E is clamped between two recessed dished plates A, B by a thumb-nut D working on a screw C, which passes through the plates, and is formed with a socket c<1> fitted with a clamping-screw c<2>. The plates, with the tube E, can be turned to any desired angle on the screw C, and the socket c<1> can be adjusted on a fixed upright or bar F.
Patent GB-190305051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reflectors for Incandescent-Gas and other Lamps and Lights.
Inventor: HILL EDWIN JAMES NICHOLSON
Filed: 1903-03-04
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 5051. Hill, E. J. N. March 4. Reflectors.-In a reflector for incandescent gas and other lamps and lights, vertical renecting- surfaces f, Figs. 1 and 7, are held by plates a, b, Fig. 7, which fit over the chimney, the lower plate b resting on the gallery fence e. The reflecting-surfaces may be arranged so that, looking in the direction g, h, Fig. 1, a direct view of the light is obtained, while, in the direction j, k, one direct view and two reflected views are obtained. Rings may be substituted for the plates a, b, Fig. 7, or the upper plate may be replaced by downwardly-inclined reflecting-surfaces. Reflectors may also be arranged to give reflected views of the light in the directions g, h, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190309839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Tyre Protectors.
Inventor: LINCOLN CLIFFORD CUMMINGS
Filed: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 9839. Cummings, L. C. Aug. 25, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, A.D. 1901.] Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Relates to a protective covering for pneumatic and other elastic tyres for the wheels of motor cars and other vehicles. A central band of leather or like material 1 is sewn at the edges to side bands 2, 3 of textile fabric, each formed in two thickneses with folds b, in which are placed the straining-wires or wire-cords. The side bands are cut bias and are notched along their inner edges to accommodate themselves to the curvature of the tyre, a metal strip i is inserted between them and the leather. The straining-wires pass out through eyelets in the fabric and are secured by means of a screw plug in the cap 6
Patent GB-190311345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tyres for Cycle Wheels
Inventor: SCOTT WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-19
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 11,345. Scott, W. May 19. T y r e s , elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-In cycle wheels, a thin steel tyre E of elliptical section replaces the usual pneumatic tyre and rim. The tyre is made in two parts with overlapping D-shaped side portions C, to which are secured crossed spokes d arranged radially in pairs. The tyre may be provided with an india-rubber tread F.
Patent GB-190311752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hopper Railway Cars.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1903-05-22
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 11,752. Johnson, J. Y., [Wellman, S. T., Street, C. F., and Wellman, C. H.]. May 22. Wagons. - In constructing metallic hopper wagons the amount of staying is reduced by joining the sides to the flat portion of the bottom by curved or rounded portions of the plates, as shown in Fig. 5. The wagon is formed with a central portion, Fig. 2, having a horizontal bottom, and end portions 2 having inclined bottoms. End-plates 3 are connected to the end portions 2 by angle-irons 4. The top edges are strengthened all round by a channel-iron 5 and the corners by gussets 6. The sides are tied together by angles 7 reduced at the ends to form bolts. A central longitudinal sill the whole length of the wagon is formed by a pair of channels 8, Fig. 5, which pass through a tunnel in the central portion formed by plates 9 and a ridged top plate 10, Fig. 2. The plates 9, Fig. 5, are connected to the body plates by angles 9<a> and are riveted to the channels 8. Bottom doors are fitted on each side of the central sill. The end portions are supported by bolsters 12 resting on the central sill and on short side sills 14, which are provided with bearing-pieces 15 for resting on the bogie transoms and are connected to the wagon body by brackets 16. A short buffer beam formed by a channel 17, Fig. 2, and a wooden beam 18 reinforced by an angle-iron 19 is attached to the ends of the central and side sills and is braced by struts 21 connected to it by gussets 22. The ends of the body are stiffened by vertical bars 20 secured to the buffer beam. The sides are stiffened by bars 13, 23, Fig. 5. The body may also be made of wood.
Patent GB-190312546-A (GB)
Title: Ratchet-and-Pawl Mechanism for Bicycles and other Machines.
Inventor: SMALLMAN JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-06-03
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 12,546. Smallman, J. W. June 3. Clutches.-Ratchet - and - pawl mechanism for bicycles and other machines is shown as applied to a free-wheel clutch. The ratchet-teeth a are cut inside the chain-ring A. In one arrangement, Fig. 1, the pawls B are pivoted on a collar C screwed to the hub ; in another, Fig. 4, the pawls B<1> are kept in place by their tails, Fig. 6, which lie in a groove in the collar C<1>. The pawls are arranged in pairs, so that, as the nose of either pawl moves inwards in sliding past one of the ratchet-teeth, the nose of the other is moved outwards into its working position. A single pawl may be substituted for each pair of pawls ; each pawl would then be controlled by a lever similar to one of the pawls B' but shaped to permit motion of the chainwheel in either direction.
Patent GB-190316098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Portable Kitchens
Inventor: LAKOS LEWIS
Filed: 1903-07-21
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 16,098. Lakos, L. July 21. Vans with cooking-apparatus and tables.-Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, partly in section, and Fig. 3 a vertical section of the portable field kitchen. Two food boilers 3 are arranged above the furnace or grate 2 built in the vehicle 1, the hot gases being conducted to the chimney 4 by flues 5 in which are arranged baking-conduits 7 closed by doors 6. A hot-water boiler 8 and a plate-warming compartment 9 are arranged above the conduits. A partition 11 in the space between the uppermost conduits prevents the hot gases from passing directly to the chimney. Hinged food-preparing tables 12 are arranged at the side of the vehicle, while a flour bin, meat safe, cupboard, and boxes for cutlery &c. are situated at the rear of the vehicle. A paste-board is hinged above the flour bin ; the fuel is carried in a basket 19 at the rear, and a folding table for the officers' mess is packed into the space beneath the roof of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190318195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sand-pump or Suction-dredgers.
Inventor: SMIT JAN
Filed: 1903-08-22
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 18,195. Smit, J., Smit, K., and Smit, H., [trading as Smit, J. & K.]. Aug. 22. Dredgers. - Relates to apparatus for dredging by suction. The dredged material is passed into the hopper 7, Figs. 1 and 3, through the pipes 2, 4, 5, 6, by means of the pumps 3, or it may be at once discharged through the pipes 8. The hopper 7 is divided into compartments by the bulkheads 18, in each of which compartments are valves 19 fixed to a central conduit 9, and also valves 24 fixed to lines of piping 21, 22, for supplying water under pressure from the pumps 25. The conduit 9 is connected with the suction pumps 3 and is closed at either end by valves 14,16. To remove the material from the hopper 7, it is first rendered fluid by forcing in water from the pipes 21, 22. The fluid material is then allowed to flow into the conduit 9 by opening one or more of the valves 19,16, and partly opening the valve 14, if necessary. The material can then be drawn from the conduit 9 and discharged through the pipes 8 by the pumps 3 into barges. Valves are provided to admit the material into the sea, if necessary. All the valves can be worked from the deck.
Patent GB-190320954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines and Appliances for Cutting Weft Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: DREY OSCAR
Filed: 1903-09-30
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 20,954. Drey, O. Sept. 30. Pile - cutting.- Relates to those weft-pile cutting machines, one form of which is described in Specification No. 8906, A. D. 1899, in which the cloth is operated upon in an endless condition, and is allowed to fall in folds, loops, or the like. The roller a, over which the cloth x passes, is adjustably mounted in a slot on the folding- pendulum b at a point below the pivot z, the object being to obtain a constant tension on the cloth during the swinging of the pendulum. The cloth, after being taken out of the folds, passes over tension staves h to the roughened, fluted, or cloth-covered roller d driven by the pulley and friction clutch f, change wheels being used if desired to alter the speed. The cloth, on its way to the cutter, passes under a jockey roller j capable of sliding in vertical grooves, and so arranged that when the cloth becomes slack the roller j falls, and the lever l, acting on the lever m, causes the friction clutch f to be put out of gear. The brake o is put on when the machine is stopped, and released when the machine is started. The clutch f may be dispensed with and the roller d driven from the cloth x itself by connecting the rollers d, r by toothed gearing. Fig. 10 shows the knife and its accessories. The knife is carried by the slide or carriage t. A pawl v, mounted on a bridge-piece w, engages holes in the slide t when the knife is released, and moves back into the handle u. More than one bridge-piece may be employed.
Patent GB-190321184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Idler or Jockey Pulleys.
Inventor: SIMPKIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-02
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 21,184. Simpkin, W. Oct. 2. Stuffing-boxes.-Relates to idle or jockey pulleys such as those for guiding conveyer belts, and to lubricators for the same. Carded wool &c. is placed between the cover e of a lubricating-chamber a and a conical enlargement on the upper part of the tube b carrying the axle c, the packing being retained by conical mica washers f.
Patent GB-190322539-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Suspending Curtains
Inventor: GRAY JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1903-10-19
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 22,539. Gray, J. R. Oct. 19. Curtains, suspending.-Relates to an arrangement for raising curtains suspended on doors when the door is opened, so as to prevent the curtain from catching at the bottom. A cord c is attached to an eye b in the lintel of the door frame, and passes over a pulley d on the door, and is attached by a safty-pin or clip f to the curtain near the bottom.
Patent GB-190325858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Windings for Dynamo-electric Machines.
Filed: 1903-11-26
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 25,858. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 26. Armatures ; field magnets ; motors, controlling.-Relates to drum or distributed windings for alternating-current motors so arranged that the number of poles, and consequently the speed, can be changed. The conductors are arranged in groups, and these groups are so connected to a switch that the relative direction of the current in certain of the groups can be changed to produce the desired change in the number of poles. Fig. 5 shows the general arrange. ment of winding and switch connections for a three-phase motor adapted to give three speeds, the wioding giving 6, 8, or 12 poles according to the position of the controlling- switch S<3>. The core has 72 slots ; the three windings are shown in full and dotted lines respectively. Fig. 9 shows the direction of current flow of one phase in the slots producing the number of poles stated, Fig. 6 showing the one winding separately. The other phases are one-third in advance in order to produce the rotating field. The various conductors are divided into groups having common directions of flow at all or certain speeds, and these groups are connected to the terminals 10 to 21 which are connected to the fixed contacts 10<a> to 21<a> of the switch S<3>. The moving contacts are arranged in three groups, and are so interconnected that they connect the winding in the desired relation. Fig. 17 is a simplified diagram showing the conductors of each phase arranged in four groups I, J, K, L with index numerals to indicate the phase, R, S, T being the supply conductor. In the position 6 the switch gives six poles, in the position 8 eight poles, and in the position 12 twelve poles. For twenty-four poles eight groups are required, the connections and contacts being correspondingly increased. Similarly groups may be arranged to produce any desired number of poles.
Patent GB-190327100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Manholes for Conduits.
Inventor: BAKER HUGH COSSART
Filed: 1903-12-10
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 27,100. Baker, H. C. April 1, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Bricks; building-blocks. -Relates to bricks or blocks used in constructing manholes and catchbasins for electric conduits, sewers, drains, water mains, and other conduits and pipes. The body is formed of bricks d', d', both faces of the bricks d<3> being segmental, while the bricks d<4> curve abruptly inwards at one end d<6>, together forming a manhole substantially of elliptical cross-section. The dimensions of the bricks are varied according to the construction shown in Fig. 3, to produce manholes of different sizes. The cover is formed of two bricks c' and four bricks c<3>, the bevelled edges c<5> of these bricks enabling them to be slipped into place against I-shaped rails h and to leave a rectangular opening f at the top. The bricks c' have segmental edges, while the bricks c<3> have edges similar to the corner portions of the elliptical section. The inner edges of the bricks c<2> may be concave or segmental, thus forming a substantially-circular opening instead of a rectangular one. The bricks d<3> d<4>, c<2>, c<3> are made of concrete, or any material suitable for moulding into shape, the bricks c', c<3> having a strengthening middle portion c' of expanded metal.
Patent GB-190403323-A (GB)
Title: Improved Telephonic Repeating System
Inventor: DOWNING GEORGE CLEMENT
Filed: 1904-02-10
Granted: 1905-04-10
Abstract: 3323. Downing, G. C., [Gally, M.]. Feb. 10. Telephone systems.-Relates to telephonic repeating-systems and apparatus therefor. Fig. 1 shown a system in which two terminal stations X, Z on main lines A, A<1> and A<2>, A<3> are connected by a repeater at Y. At Y<1> are shown instruments for connection with either of the line-wires, and at the intermediate station V is a repeater or relay associated with three induction coils N for the transmission of the same message through three branch lines N<1>, N', N<3>, as, for example, a telephonic press message to three publishing offices. At the stations X, Y are the usual local circuits n and induction coils I<1>, I<2>. At the repeating station Y is an induction coil I and a repeater S. The induction coil I has three windings. The primary winding is in the circuit n which includes the microphone c, d, Figs. 1 and. 4<a>, of the repeater, and the battery B', and may include a local transmitter T and receiver R'. Each of the two secondary windings is coupled in series with one of the two windings on the bobbins a', a<2> of the repeater, and with one of the main lines. Speaking currents transmitted through one line set the diaphragm D in vibration, and the microphone currents act through the induction coil I to reinforce the currents induced directly in the other line. The receiver R can be connected directly to either of the main lines. A resistance l of graphite and clay shunts the microphone c, d of the repeater, and resistances r, r' connect the line-wires A', A<3> and A, A', and allow a portion of the current to pass directly between the lines. In the repeater I<3>, shown at V, the induction coil is combined with the repeating-instrument, which has three windings. one of which is in circuit with the microphone and serves as the primary coil. An inclined position is adopted to improve the action of the microphone. The windings on the repeater and induction coil, when the instruments are distinct from one another, may be coupled in parallel instead of in series. Figs. 2 and 3 show two forms of the repeater magnets. In Fig. 2, the coils are on softiron cores a<4>, a<5> attached to bar magnets separated by non-magnetic blocks s. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the spools are parallel to the diaphragm, and the cores are bent at right-angles. The three small projections from the carbon button d which touch the diaphragm D are made of wood. The microphone may be omitted with the exception of the diaphragm, the battery circuit being closed through the primary winding of the induction coil. Instead of the triple-wound induction coil I, an ordinary coil may be used for each line, the primary windings being disposed in series in the circuit which includes the battery B<1> and microphone c, d.
Patent GB-190403613-A (GB)
Title: A New Bracket to be used for the purpose of Carrying Electric Lighting Lamps and which may also be used for Displaying Goods
Inventor: TAYLOR ERNEST GLADSTONE
Filed: 1904-02-13
Granted: 1905-02-13
Abstract: 3613. Taylor, E. G., and Ratcliffe, R. L. Feb. 13. Lamp brackets for electric lights in shop windows consist of a tube a in which the wires are led, mounted free to move by means of a rounded piece b and a set-screw b<1>. The tube a can be lengthened by one or more tubes g sliding in it telescopically. The lamp h can be mounted on a ball joint.
Patent GB-190405177-A (GB)
Title: Device for Cutting Off and Pulling On Antiseptic Covers for the Seats of Water Closets.
Inventor: MEYERHOLZ GEORG
Filed: 1904-03-02
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 5177. Meyerholz, G. March 2. Closet-seat guards.-In a device for covering the seat of a water closet with antiseptic paper, and cutting-off the used paper, two rolls of the paper h' are attached on the outside of the basin g, the strips passing over the seat and between rollers q and clamps l. These clamps have cutting-edges and are carried by curved levers n', n<2>, connected together in each case by vertical pivots p, and movable also on horizontal pivots o. The levers n', n<2> are connected by cross-bars i, attached to inclined links t, passing through a fixed ring u, and provided with a handle k. When the handle is raised, the clamps are given a horizontal motion, gripping the paper and cutting off the ends, and also a vertical motion, which draws fresh paper over the seat. When released, the springs s draw back the levers, and the clamps are opened by the springs m.
Patent GB-190420241-A (GB)
Title: Process of Producing Ammonia or Ammonium Salts from Nitrogenous Organic Substances containing a High Percentage of Water.
Inventor: FRYKLIND KNUT EDWARD
Filed: 1904-09-20
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 20,241. Fryklind, K. E. Sept. 20. Manures; sewage and excremental matters, treating.-Ammonia or ammonium salts are obtained from nitrogenous organic material containing a high percentage of water, such as nightsoil, urine, excreta, moss litter, and the like, by mixing it with quicklime or other alkaline-earth oxide. The lime in slaking absorbs a portion of the water, and developes sufficient heat to distil off the remainder, together with the ammonia generated by the action of the lime on the nightsoil &c. A little water may be added to the mixture to start the slaking of the lime. External heat may also be used to complete the reaction. The ammonia is absorbed by acid or is otherwise suitably collected. The residues are used as manure.
Patent GB-190426373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mantle Supports for Incandescent Gas Burners.
Filed: 1904-12-03
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 26,373. Falk, Stadelmann, & Co., and Falk, S. Dec. 3. Incandescent gas lamps. - The mantle support e is made as a frame with a spiral loop f in the middle. The frame fits into eyes g formed by bending lips of metal cut out of the collar a, which is flanged at the top to rest on the burner and has spring tongues d.
Patent GB-190428061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Concrete Walls, Hollow Shafts and Chimneys.
Inventor: CHILDS CHARLES VIVIAN
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 28,061. Childs, C. V. Dec. 21. Chimneys. - Vertical metal bars d, Fig. 3, provided with projections b and intermediate ribs c, Fig. 2, are employed in the construction of chimneys. The bars are embedded in the lower end of the structure and may be bent alternately inwards and outwards at i and connec'ed by rods or wires k. Additional bent bars l, Fig. 6, of varying length may be employed.
Patent GB-190500492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels
Inventor: SCHOFIELD WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-01-10
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 492. Schofield, W. H. Jan. 10. Locking nuts.-In a device for tensioning a wheel spoke, the lock-nut 39 has an outwardly-projecting sleeve 39<a> to protect the threaded portion of the spoke, and an inward sleeve 39<b> which is adapted to be crimped over the projections on the spoke when tensioning has been effected.
Patent GB-190501815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Jars, Bottles, and other Receptacles.
Inventor: THOMPSON HENRY
Filed: 1905-01-30
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 1815. Thompson, H. Jan. 30. Stoppers, vacuum closing. -Relates to closures for jars, bottles, &c. used for containing or preserving food-stuffs &c. One or more packing-disks C of paper or like material are placed on the top edge of the jar beneath the usual cover B, and a ring D of india-rubber &c. is stretched over the cover to seat partly against its downwardly-extending flange and partly against the neck of the jar, as shown. The paper disks form a liquid-tight joint, and do not contaminate the contents of the jar, while the rubber ring serves as an annular valve to permit of the escape of steam during sterilizing, and forms an air-tight joint as soon as cooling and condensation sets in. A metal or paper cap E protects the ring D from injury. The neck of the jar may, if desired, taper slightly towards the top. A rim may also be formed on the jar beneath the edge of the flange of the cover B, and another rim formed on the cover just-above the top of the ring C, so that the latter is enclosed within an annular ring formed by the two rims, and is thereby protected.