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Patent GB-190328800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pigments and Processes of Making the same.
Inventor: ARMBRUSTER WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-12-31
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 28,800. Armbruster, W. J., and Morton, J. Dec. 31. Pigments. - Zinc and barium pigments are obtained by treating an ore of zinc with an acid, adding barium hydrate or sulphide to the solution, separating the precipitated zinc hydrate or sulphide, adding sulphuric acid to the residual liquor, and separating the precipitated barium sulphate, the acid liquor being used for treating a fresh quantity of ore. The pigments obtained may be mixed, the zinc hydrate being preferably calcined to oxide. Lithopone is obtained when barium sulphide is used. The ore used is, preferably, a sulphide ore, and is concentrated and roasted to oxide, the sulphur dioxide obtained being used for the manufacture of sulphuric acid. Nitric, hydrochloric, or acetic acid may be used for solvent purposes, according to the nature of the ore treated, and whether it is roasted or net.
Patent GB-190401236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco-pipes, Cigar, and Cigarette Holders
Inventor: LIVSEY JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1904-01-18
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 1236. Livsey, J. E. Jan. 18. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders.- The smoke passes along spiral grooves formed in the fitting part of the mouthpiece. Fig. 1 shows two parallel spiral grooves, the smoke from the bowl entering one groove at a and passing along it to d, where this groove joins the other groove. The latter groove conducts the smoke back to b, where it communicates with a central passage through the mouthpiece c. A plug f closes the inner end of this passage. The mouthpiece may be formed with a single spiral groove, covered, except at the outer end, by a thin tube closed at one end, and the mouthpiece fits into the stem at its outer end only, an annular space being left between the tube and the stem. The smoke passes along this space until it can enter the groove, which conducts it back again to a space at the closed end of the tube, communicating with a passage through the mouthpiece. Fig. 3 shows a bowl fitted with a liner B provided with a groove as shown. The smoke passes through an opening S to a space communicating with one end of the groove, and along the groove to a passage p leading to a space e, from which the smoke passes along grooves in the mouthpiece to a central passage. The liner B may be dispensed with and the bottom of the bowl connected to one end of a groove extending backwards and forwards along the mouthpiece and communicating at its other end with the central aperture. A cigar or cigarette holder is constructed with a mouthpiece fitting over the part carrying the cigar or cigarette, which part is formed with a spiral groove similar to those shown in Fig. 1 for the passage of the smoke.
Patent GB-190403668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Separators.
Filed: 1904-02-13
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 3668. Ranoe, J. P., and Templer & Ranoe. Feb. 13. Making pipes and tubes. -Consists in making the baffles of grease and water separators for steam mains in the form of tubes, preferably concavoconvex in cross-section, having apertures on the baffling faces communicating with the interior of the tube, and provided with lips to direct the deposited oil and water into the interior, wherein it runs down into a receiver at the bottom. One form of tube a, shown in section in Figs. 2 and 3, is formed from seamless drawn steel, brass, copper, or other metal tubes, and preferably concavo - convex in cross-section, the concave surface forming the burning-surface. Such tubes may be drawn if possible to the correct shape, or cylindrical tubes may first be made, and passed between a pair of concevo-convex rollers. The concave surfaces are pierced with holes c, having lips c<1>.
Patent GB-190412188-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Producing Electric Energy by the Utilization of the Chemical Energy of any Suitable Combustible without the Employment of Thermal Engines
Inventor: TOURNEUR HENRI
Filed: 1904-05-28
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 12,188. Tourneur, H. June 11, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Primary batteries.-The energy of any suitable combustible is utilized, without the employment of a thermal engine, in the production of electric current by means of two apparatus, in the first of which the combustible is used to reduce potassium, sodium, or other suitable sulphate to a sulphide, which is then reconverted into the sulphate in the second apparatus, consisting of a special galvanic battery. In one form of the battery, a series of insulating-frames a, Fig. 1, and intervening partitions b, c, alternately impervious and semi-pervious, are bound together between end frames d by bolts e to form a series of cells having compartments f, g for the electrodes h, and the exciting and depolarizing liquids. The elements may be connected in series, as shown, by means of connectors i, or may be arranged in parallel sets. Two sets of circulating-pipes o, p let into the framework allow of the independent circulation of the two liquids employed. These liquids consist of potassium &c. sulphide solution or a solution of a suitable sulphide in an alkaline sulphide, and nitric acid, a hypochlorite, sulphate metallic peroxide, or other ordinary depolarizer. The electrodes are of graphite, platinum, ferro-silicon, or other material not dissolved during the operation of the battery ; if the sulphide which undergoes the series of changes is insoluble, it may be used as the negative electrodes of the battery. The arrangement shown in Fig. 4, or a modified form in which the cells are vertical and are placed in a horizontal row, is applicable when the impervious partitions b are of graphite &c. and take the place of the electrodes. The sulphide solution passes out through the pipes o, and is pumped up to a reservoir provided with crystallizing, scooping, or other apparatus for removing the sulphate, and with baskets containing fresh sulphide to maintain the strength of the solution ; from this reservoir, the solution is returned through a filter to the battery. The discharged depolarizer is similarly raised by a pump to an elevated reservoir. The nitrous products formed in the battery are regenerated by a current of air in a column attached to a reservoir surmounting the battery, any of these products carried off by the gas discharged from the column being collected in a second smaller column, if necessary. Heating-apparatus for maintaining the liquids at any desired temperature is also provided. The regenerator in which the sulphate is reduced consists of a furnace which is preferably heated by electric means.
Patent GB-190414691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railroad Rails.
Inventor: MANDER JAMES
Filed: 1904-06-30
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 14,691. Mander, J. June 30. Rails; rail joints. -Consists in constructing railroad rails in halves and then fitting the halves together so as to break joint with each other and thus do away with fish-plates and joints extending entirely laterally across the rail. The holes C, through which the bolts pass, are made oblong so as to allow for expansion and contraction of the rails. The inside faces of the halves of the rails are made slightly concave so that they only meet at the top and bottom and make a good contact upon the tread of the rails. The hollow space in the centre allows for a spring in the rail.
Patent GB-190416820-A (GB)
Title: Electric Winding-up Device for Clocks and other Chronometrical Instruments with or without Striking Work
Inventor: SALLIN JEAN BAPTISTE JULIEN
Filed: 1904-07-30
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 16,820. Sallin, J. B. J. July 30. Weight-driving apparatus; maintaining power.- The clock A, Fig. 1, or other chronometrical instrument, is driven by a weight a hanging in the upper bight of a cord c, which runs both over a pulley fast on the first arbor d of the clock and a pulley e which is geared to an electromotor B. Winding mechanism.-By the descent of the weight, the electromotor is switched into circuit to drive the pulley e. The switch consists of a tubular rocker j, Figs. 1 and 4, containing a ball or a pellet of mercury n, and having a finger i which projects through a loop h on the weight. The top of the loop is made of insulating-material, but the bottom conducts, and accordingly the current is off when the finger i of the rocker is up and on when it is down. The arrangement is applicable both to the going-train and the striking-train.
Patent GB-190427742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding and Polishing Rolls.
Inventor: WATTLES CYRA BISSELL
Filed: 1904-12-19
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 27,742. Wattles, C. B. Dec. 19. Sandpapering ; surfacing and polishing.- Rolls for polishing wooden floors, and for jewellers' use &c., are constructed with cylinders round which a covering of felt, sandpaper, e m e r y cloth, corundum, or other abrasive material is automatically stretched. Long rolls for polishing floors are preferably provided with two side-by-side strips of covering, with independent tension devices, the ends of each strip passing to such devices through slots 2 in the cylinder, which are set out of line. Flanges 4 with long sleeves 5 secured on a belt-driven shaft 36 fit into the ends of the cylinder, the sleeves extending to the centre of the cylinder, and on each sleeve is mounted a tension device, consisting of a two-armed bracket 10, 18, pressed by a spring 26, fixed to, and surrounding, the sleeve, towards the position shown in Fig. 4, and a two-armed bracket 12, 19, the arm 12 being formed with teeth opposite recesses in the arm 10. A piece 27, Fig. 2, is fixed on the outer bearing of each bracket 10,18, and is recessed to receive a handle 30 passed through a slot in the cylinder. In applying an abrasive covering, the handle 30 is inserted and moved to rotate the bracket 10, 18 against the action of the spring 26, and the arm 19, which is normally pressed towards the arm 18 by a spring 16 so as to hold the arms 12, 10 together, is brought against a stop 22 inside the cylinder, the further movement of the handle then causing the jaws 10, 12 to separate. A pawl 35 pivoted to the handle now falls into the slot in the cylinder to hold the jaws in the open position. The abrasive strip 32 is next laid round the cylinder, which is provided with a cushioning-layer 31 of felt or the like, and one end is turned over one edge of the slot 2, the other end being introduced between the jaws 10, 12. On withdrawal of the handle 30, the spring 26 acts to draw the covering tight, and the spring 16 causes the teeth on the jaw 12 to penetrate the covering. In this manner, the gripped end is carried against the tnrned-over end of the strip, and holds it firmly in position.
Patent GB-190510885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Boots, Shoes and like Footwear.
Inventor: HENDY HERBERT THOMAS
Filed: 1905-05-24
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 10,885. Hendy, H. T. May 24. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Soles; heels. - The wear - resisting studs or insets c of rubber which are sometimes inserted in the soles and heels of boots and shoes, and which are formed with an integral base flange d are held in place by rivets &c. passing through the flange as shown. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications Nos. 11,548 and 11,978, A.D. 1887.]
Patent GB-190512799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliding Bolts
Inventor: SHOWELL CHARLES
Filed: 1905-06-21
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 12,799. Showell, C. June 21. Sliding bolts. - The bolt slides in guides 7, 8 at the back of a plate 5, secured to the door &c., and is forked at its upper end 12 and provided with slots 11, which are in engagement with pins 10 on a lever 9 pivoted to the plate 5 at 13. The lever 9 rests in the slot 14 of the plate 5, the handle 9<a> entering suitable recesses 15, so that in both positions of the bolt the lever lies flush or slightly below the level of the plate 5.
Patent GB-190515805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Curtain Pole Brackets and the like
Inventor: WARIN THOMAS
Filed: 1905-08-02
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 15,805. Warin, T., and Pratt, A. Aug. 2. Hooks.-A bracket for supporting a curtain pole comprises two curved arms A, A', the lower one being formed with a V- shaped extension which engages in a V-shaped recess formed in the upper one. The arms are centred on pivots D, and stops C, C' are provided to prevent excessive movement. The two arms are locked when the pole rests on the lower one, but if the pole is raised, by means of a cord passing over the pulleys B, the upper arm is disengaged from the lower one, which then falls to the stop C<1>, and the pole may be lowered.
Patent GB-190516210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Seats for Motor Cars and similar Vehicles
Inventor: HARRISON CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1905-08-09
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 16,210. Harrison, C. E. Aug. 9. Stays.-Relates to a stay used in connection with a folding seat for motor cars and similar vehicles, the seat being held in both the open and closed positions by meins of a spring. The seat is hinged to the vehicle at A and pivoted to one end of a stay D, the other end of which is pivoted at F to a link C, which is itself pivoted to a fixed bracket B. A spring is connected to the point F and to the vehicle at G, the arrangement being such that, when the seat is in the position shown in Fig. 2, a line joining the points F, G lies to the left of the pivot at the free end of the bracket B.
Patent GB-190516247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Web-perfecting Printing-presses
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1905-08-09
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 16,247. Haddan, R., [Duplex Printing Press Co.]. Aug. 9. Rotary machines; inking-apparatus; associating - apparatus; feeding - apparatus for webs; webturning apparatus stopping-arrangements.-Rotary webperfecting printing-presses are constructed as shown in plan in Fig. 1, so that the forme cylinders 1, 2 and the impression cylinders 1<a>, 2<a> are mounted with axes parallel to the length of the machine, and the webs from the rolls W are fed in from the side. All the sets are practically , similar, and have the impression cylinders 1<a>, 2a, Fig. 6, preferably arranged between the forme cylinders, beneath which are the sets of inking-apparatus. Each inking- apparatus consists of a drum 5, between which and the forme cylinder are the rollers 5a, 5b, 5<c>, mounted on a horizontal slide 6. Between the cylinder 5 and the ductor roll are the rollers 5<d>, 5e, 5<g>, and a messenger roll 5<f>, actuated from a cam on the ductor roll shaft, all being mounted on a hanger 6<a> pivoted at 6<b> and having a sector 6<e> gearing with a pinion 6<f> on the shaft 6<h> The slide 6 and hanger 6<a> are connected by gearing so that, when the shaft 6<h> is turned by a handle, both are simultaneously moved into or out of working position. The printing-couples are driven through intermediate gear-wheels 4<b>, 4<c> from a longitudinal main shaft 4, and any set may be put out of action by unshipping one of these gears. The inking- mechanisms are driven through spur and bevel gear 4<e>, 4<g>, 4<i>, a transverse shaft, and further bevelgearing. Near each end of the transverse shaft is an eccentric, which reciprocates longitudinally a bar having upturned ends engaging with collars on the rollers 5<d> of two adjacent sets of printing- mechanism, and thereby imparts a vibrating motion to the rollers 5<d>. By this arrangement, all the parts are made more accessible. The roll W is supported on two rollers w near the floor, and the web passes round a guide-pulley w<2>; past the printing-cylinders, and over a guide-pulley 9, where it is slit by the slitter 10 into two parts, which then pass over turning-bars 11<a>, preferably supported at one end only. All the webs may then be associated and pass to the folder 12, Fig. 1, and delivery mechanism, or some may pass to one folder, and other webs to one or more additional folders, located either at the ends or at the sides of the machine, additional turning-bars being then preferably provided. The machine is preferably built over a pit, and may have a second tier above it working in a similar manner.
Patent GB-190600675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lavatory Basins, Baths, and the like
Inventor: MANLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-01-10
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 675. Manley, W. Jan. 10. Lavatory basins; baths. -A lavatory basin a is supported over the foot of a bath and fitted with a plug, a trapped waste pipe d, and a cock e. The water-supply fittings supply the basin, and also, on removing the plug, the bath through the cock e. On closing the cock, the basin is discharged by the pipe d.
Patent GB-190602096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Metallic Packing Mechanism or Piston or other Reciprocating or Rotating Rods, Shafts, Spindles, or Pistons
Inventor: KENNEY CHARLES
Filed: 1906-01-27
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 2096. Kenney, C. Jan. 27. Stuffing-boxes; pistons.-In a stuffing-box allowing of universal movement for a reciprocating or rotating shaft, the packing is divided into two sets contained in the main box B, Fig. 1, and the auxiliary box J. The packing in the box B is held in a solid sleeve D formed with a recess for a doubly-bevelled ring C secured by a cover E formed with recesses for springs. The packing further consists of three rings arranged to form a rectangular section and consisting of two rings of rectangular section, and a third ring F of T-section as shown, or of L-section, or it may be a plain band covering the other two rings. These packing'-rings are surrounded by a ring of harder metal on which the compressing-springs bear, and the whole is enclosed in an L-shaped casing G. The joint between the casing G and the sleeve D is packed by .spring rings secured by a cover U. The auxiliary box J forms a spigot-and-socket joint with the box B, and a solid bevelled ring H may be inserted between it and the casing G. The, box J contains rings L, M shown also in section in Fig.4. The rings L, M are in halves bolted together, and are arranged to break Joint. They are formed with lugs by which they are secured to one another and to the plate K and to a ring N of L=section. - The rings L, M are recessed to receive packing - blocks S, which are pressed on to the rod by springs and wedge blocks W. According to the Provisional Specification, the box J may be fitted with a ring similar to the ring C. The box J is fitted with a bevelled ring O. Packing is shown in Fig. 7 applied to a piston, and consists of compound rings built up of rings D, G of T-section and rings of rectangular section. Undue expansion is prevented by tie plates, Fig. 6, engaging brackets secured to the ends of a divided ring as shown in Fig. 5. The packing is contained in rings E, H, Fig. 7, of L-section separated by a plate F recessed at S to receive a wavy spring.
Patent GB-190602162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators for the Wheels of Cycles, Motor Vehicles and for other purposes.
Inventor: MILLS HARRY
Filed: 1906-01-29
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 2162. Mills, H. Jan. 29. Hinges.-Alubricatorforthe wheels of cycles, motorvehicles, &c. consists of an oil cup A, Fig. 1, provided with a hinged lid B having a tongue b<1> bent through a hole a' in the wall of the cup. A square stud C secured to the underside of the lid engages the U-shaped spring E to hold the lid open and closed. Fig. 9 shows a modification in which the stud is cranked at c<3> in order to form the hinge. The spring E instead of being U-shaped may have a split projection socketing in the oil passage a<2>.
Patent GB-190606222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Expansion Joints for Steam, Water and similar Pipes or Connections.
Inventor: CHRISTIE ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1906-03-14
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 6222. Christie, A. March 14. Expansion joints.-A hollow piston b, provided with a cup-shaped metal, leather, or-other elastic packing b<2>, slides in the cylinder a and is guided by the gland nut h. The other end of the cylinder is provided with a junction c, provided with a flange c' and a key e to prevent rotation, held in position by a nut and washer f. In a modified form, the cylinder a is provided with a piston at each end.
Patent GB-190606261-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means of Advertising
Inventor: WATIN EDOUARD
Filed: 1906-03-15
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 6261. Watin, E. March 15. Advertising.-A number of concentric wire rings a are secured to radial wires b to form a framework somewhat resembling in form an open umbrella, but of parabolic section. A metal piece c keeps the wires b in position and carries a tube e through which pass the wires f of a lamp d placed at the focus of the parabolic surface. A reflector g is secured to the tube e by three stays h. The letters forming the advertisement are fixed on the concave side of the framework so as to be illuminated by the lamp d. The letters are coated with aluminium powder &c. and with a suitable varnish &c. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 7965, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190609565-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Bottle Stopper.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1906-04-24
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 9565. Heys, W. G., [Cincha Stopper Co.]. April 24. Stoppers; capsule closures.-A cork disk &c. 7 is held on the bottle neck by a metal cap 2 provided with three fingers 4, depressions 5 in which engage the bead A on the neck. The cap 2 is notched at 8 so as to increase the effective length of the fingers 4. The extremities of the fingers 4 are deflected outwards in order to facilitate the bending of one or more of them to remove the stopper.
Patent GB-190613466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fanlight Openers.
Inventor: PEARCE GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-06-12
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 13,466. Pearce, G. W. June 12. Window opening and closing apparatus.-A fan-light B is operated by a cranked arm C, pivoted to a plate D screwed to the frame. One end of the cranked arm carries a wheel or roller F which works in a slotted plate H attached to the fan - light, and to the other end is atached an operating cord passing over a pulley at the top of the frame.
Patent GB-190620052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Pneumatic Suspension of Motor and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: WALTON FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-09-08
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 20,052. Walton, F. Sept. 8. Springs.-Pneu matic cushions of the type described in Specification No. 15,505, A.D. 1905, arranged between the body of a motor or other road vehicle and the wheels, or the portion of the axles near the wheels, are provided with means whereby the pressure within the cushions can be regulated in accordance with the load on the vehicle. The cushions A are in communication by pipes D, flexible at D', with a reservoir E which is supplied with air by a pipe G' and pump G operated by the driver. The pump may be arranged to be operated by the motor, and the reservoir may be fitted with a safety-valve. The pressure within the cushions is indicated by a gauge F, and a regulating-valve may be provided and arranged to be operated by the driver. In a modification, the reservoir is arranged near the driver's seat. According to the Provisional Specification, an additional reservoir, in communication with the cushions, may be arranged so as to be put automatically into communication with the pressure reservoir by the increasing load, thereby augmenting the pressure in the cushions, and may be further provided with a discharge valve which is opened, so as to decrease the pressure in the cushions, when the load decreases.