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Patent GB-190318930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Tea Kettles.
Inventor: EVERTON EDWARD THOMAS
Filed: 1903-09-02
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 18,930. Everton, E. T., [trading as Smith, C. w.]. Sept. 2. Making kettles; metal, sheet, seaming and joining. -The neck 1 and the body 2 of a tea-kettle are made from one piece of sheet tin, a hole 3 being formed in the neck for the lid and a lip 8 on the body for the bottom 7. The bottom 7 is formed with a projection 10 which fits tightly into the body 2 and forms a sound joint when the edge 9 is closed down.
Patent GB-190322979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches applicable for Motors or Engines of Motor Cycles, Motor Cars, Cranes and for other Purposes.
Inventor: ISAACS CHARLES HERBERT
Filed: 1903-10-23
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 22,979. Isaacs, C. H., and Box, E. F. Oct. 23. Motor cycles; clutches. - Relates to clutches for the engine shafts of motor cycles &c. A driving - pulley a, or sprocket-wheel, is mounted loosely on the shaft h, but is prevented from moving longitudinally thereon by means of set-screws d engaging a groove in the shaft; or balls may be arranged to engage grooves in the shaft and in the pulley. The pulley is formed with a conical clutch face e adapted to engage a clutch member f provided with a face of leather, fibre, &c. The member f is mounted on the shaft b so as to be capable of sliding but not of turning, and is pressed into engagement by means of a spring. This spring h may be secured in a recess in the shaft and attached to a screw eye &c. k passing through a collar l, adapted to press against a washer on the clutch ; or a spring, in compression, may be arranged around the shaft b. The clutch members are disengaged by means of a lever n, which engages behind the washer on the clutch and is actuated by a wire or cord ; a ball bearing is interposed between the lever n and the washer. A collar or washer s on the end of the shaft prevents the clutch from coming off the shaft should the spring break.
Patent GB-190401881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of M-cresol from Crude Cresol.
Filed: 1904-01-25
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 1881. Schulze, E., and Chemische Fabrik Ladenburg Ges. Jan. 25. m-Cresol is separated from crude commercial cresols by converting the cresols into neutral calcium salts by means of calcium hydrate and crystallizing out the less soluble m-salt. The calcium salt may be washed with m-cresol, benzene, or the like and may be purified by recrystallization from water. m-Cresol is obtained therefrom by the action of acids. The amount of lime added to the cresols may be only sufficient to combine with the m-cresol. In this case the mother liquor consists principally of free cresols, and it is unnecessary to add much acid to separate lime from it.
Patent GB-190404370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Treatment of Tobacco
Inventor: LUSBY EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1904-02-22
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 4370. Lusby, E. J. Feb. 22. Drawings to Specification. Tobacco; cigars; cigarettes; snuff.-Tobacco in any form such as the leaf, or cigars, cigarettes, or snuff, is subjected to a current of electricity to modify its narcotic and other properties. By increasing the current density, ozone is liberated and converts the nicotine partially into "nico- "tyrine," and the nascent oxygen tends to sweeten and soften the tobacco. Its keeping properties are also increased by reason of the sterilizing of any mould spores or bacteria.
Patent GB-190412807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to High Power Ordnance Projectiles.
Inventor: COWDREY CHARLES FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-06-07
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 12,807. Cowdrey, C. F., and Cowdrey, H. E. June 7. Casting ammunition projectiles. To enable cast-iron projectiles to be used without danger of premature explosion of the bursting-charge by the penetrative gases generated on discharge, they are cast with impervious shields at the base. A cupped disc g, Figs. 1 and 5, preferably of steel, after being cleaned and tinned is supported in the mould by ears gx, and the cast iron run in ; the shield need not be in advance of the driving-band b. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the shield g<2> is external. Any impervious metal of higher melting point than cast iron may be used.
Patent GB-190414274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pistons and Piston Valves Employed in Steam Engines.
Inventor: REYNOLDS OSBORNE
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 14,274. Reynolds, O. June 25. Pistons.-Means are described for equalizing the steam pressure on the packing-rings of a piston or piston valve for rotating the rings in order to equalize wear. The packing-ring of a piston is contained in a groove turned in the piston body, and, to prevent jamming, an annular groove is turned in each of the sides of the groove communicating with radial grooves so that the fluid pressure is the same on each side of the packing-ring. The ring consists of three or more segments having V-shaped joints d, Fig. 5. A groove b<1> is turned at each edge of the packing-ring, and holes b<2> are bored through the ring at the bottom of each groove. Each joint is covered at each side by a plate c, Fig. 6. A hole b<3>, Fig. 5, in each segment receives a pin e', Fig. 10, on an expanding spring e. To rotate the ring, the spring may be formed with a barbed tail e<3>, Fig. 21. When the spring is flattened, this tail engages with the piston flanges, so that the segment to which the spring is attached is pushed sideways. A small piston or piston valve is packed by two rings divided into segments by diagonal saw cuts. Each ring is expanded by an internal spring or split ring bearing against internal projections on the segments of the ring. A groove b<1>, Fig. 14, is turned at the outer edge of each ring and radial grooves b<4> are cut in the inner edge or in the face of the piston flange.
Patent GB-190417005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Shaping Cuffs
Inventor: JACKSON ERNEST
Filed: 1904-08-03
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 17,005. Jackson, E. Aug. 3. Ironing-machines. -A machine for shaping shirt cuffs has two heated bent sheets t, Fig. 1, enclosing a heated core 4, the cuff being placed' in the space between the core and sheets. The core projects laterally from a spindle 3 depressed by a spring on to a cam o, by which it is raised. The sheets are pivoted together at u and lugs v on them are connected by links w, the latter being pivoted to a rod x, which is pressed on to and actuated by a cam n. The cuff is placed on a block 7 while the core is raised and the sheets separated. Subsequent motion of the cams depresses the core and closes the sheets on to the cuff. In Fig. 4, the sheets are pivoted separately at 8, and extensions 9 are connected by arms 10 to a spindle q, which is normally depressed by a spring 11, keeping the sheets open. The latter are closed by the descent of the core, which depresses the lower parts 12 of the sheets. Fig. 5 shows a similar arrangement of parts, in which the sheets are mounted on a vertically-reciprocating spindle 15, and normally kept closed by a spring 14. A cam raises the plates and their connected levers to embrace the core 17, which in this case is kept stationary.
Patent GB-190422254-A (GB)
Title: Multiple Stage Centrifugal Pumps.
Filed: 1904-10-15
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 22,254. Sulzer, Gebr. Oct. 17, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 19011. Centrifugal pumps.-In order toenable multi-stage centrifugal pumps required for the most varied purposes to be built up from a limited number of sizes of pump discs, each pump is constructed with a number of equal-sized discs arranged upon the same pump shaft, together with a supplementary disc having a different diameter but calculated for the same quantity of liquid to be forced. In this manner, by varying the number of equal-sized discs and the size of the supplementary disc, the pump can be adapted for raising water to any desired height. Fig. 1 shows an example of the arrangement, in which three discs b are employed, the third one being smaller than the other two, which are equal. The water passes in the direction shown by the arrows from the suction pipe a to the delivery d, entering each disc from the same side, while in another form the passages are arranged so that water enters the discs from both sides. The casing e may be constructed in one or more parts, and the parts between the discs are so arranged that the discs can be changed.
Patent GB-190424583-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Separating Dust from Air.
Inventor: ALLINGTON WILLIAM EUGENE
Filed: 1904-11-12
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 24,583. Allington, W. E. March 14, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Cyclone or tornado separators.-Dust-laden air is driven tangentially by a fan &c. into an upper chamber b, where it acquires a velocity of rotation, and then travels downwards, the dust being forced into an outer zone d of a larger and preferably conical chamber l, to pass thence along the chamber walls to an outlet b. Purified air in the zone c is guided with little decrease in velocity into an outlet pipe j, by means of an annular box f fitted with curved deflectors i. Purified air from the zone d passes upwards into the pipe j through a central opening g. The air may be discharged through a lower extension j<1> of the pipe j, the top of the pipe being then closed.
Patent GB-190500147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Coaling or otherwise Loading Vessels more especially at Sea
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN
Filed: 1905-01-03
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 147. Martin, J. Jan. 3. Loading; ; skips.-Relates to means . for transferring coal or other material from one vessel to another, or between the shore and a vessel. The coal &c. is placed in a buoyant receptacle which, after being closed, is let down into the water and, by means of a second rope, pulled to the vessel to be loaded and hoisted up into a position to discharge its contents. The receptacle, Fig. 3, has a base 8 to stand on when being filled, and at its other end a water-tight door 6, which may be closed by means of arms engaging under fixed lugs. At each end is a bail, to one of which the rope for towing the loaded receptacle and hoisting it on board is attached, while to the other is secured the return rope. To facilitate the passage of the loaded receptacle through the water, the bail may be fitted with a prow 27, Fig. 6, shaped so as to clear the receptacle when the bail swings.
Patent GB-190500771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Flues of Fire Places and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-01-14
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 771. Boult, A. J., [Gasse, P. A.]. Jan. 14. Chimneys and flues.-Fig. 1 shows a section of a square frame a made of terra-cotta or other suitable material, which is built into the side of a flue b for the purpose of removing dÚbris after pargeting. The opening is closed by a tile d, held in place by an iron bar g, fitting into slots f. The tile may also be cemented in, and in either case the whole is plastered over.
Patent GB-190501891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Contact Breakers of Induction Coils.
Inventor: CODD MORTIMER ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-01-31
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 1891. Codd, M. A. Jan. 31. Switches.-To the end of the trembler blade T, Fig. 1, of an induction coil is attached loosely a piece of suitable material, for example a rivet R, having a certain amount of play. The material may be of horseshoe or other suitable shape, as at R, Fig. 2, and may be suspended, or held at the end of a separate spring, so as loosely to touch the trembler blade. The amount of free movement may be limited by the screw A.
Patent GB-190507396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing for Pistons.
Filed: 1905-04-07
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 7396. Marsden, L. W. J., and United States Metallic Packing Co. April 7. Pistons are packed by split rings e, Fig. 1, having lapped joints as shown in Fig. 2, and contained in the recess of an L- shaped ring d. A follower ring forming a lap joint with the ring d has a bevelled surface engaging a similar surface on a split spring ring g, the effect of which is to press the rings tightly together. The arrangement may be duplicated, the ring d being T-shaped. In a modified arrangement, shown in Fig. 8, two spring rings g act directly on bevelled surfaces on the packing-rings e. Wearing surfaces may be let into the rings e as shown.
Patent GB-190507834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: RENAULT LOUIS
Filed: 1905-04-12
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 7834. Renault, L. Jan. 7, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. In a carburettordesignedto afford simultaneous and proportional adjustment of the amount of fuel sprayed, the area of the air-admission passages, and the area of the passage to the engine, the vaporizing-chamber 2, Fig. 1, contains a funnel-like piece 5 and a stepped cone 10. From the latter projects the spraying-nozzle 11, which has a number of separate openings having independent communication with the reservoir 1. A sleeve 18, open at its upper end to the atmosphere, slides upon the nozzle 11. The sleeve carries a disk 6 and a slotted cylinder 8, the latter fitting inside the funnel 5 and, in its lowest position, outside the cone 10. Air enters at the opening.4, passes between the funnel 5 and the disk 6, and then through the slots in the cylinder 8. The mixed air and vapour passes out between the cylinder 8 and the cone 10. The sleeve 18 may be moved by hand or arranged to adjust itself against a spring in accordance with the suction.
Patent GB-190511141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Motors.
Inventor: ERRANI LOUIS
Filed: 1905-05-27
Granted: 1906-07-27
Abstract: 11,141. Errani, L. May 27. Gravity engines.-A number of tubes, arranged as diameters of a cylinder, contain pistons, each of which is in turn raised, by steam or other pressure, by magnetic action, or by other means, to the upper end of its containing tube. Thus by the action of gravity the machine rotates Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section showing four tubes carried by a cylinder k fixed to the shaft. A suitable valve is provided to admit steam below the piston l of each tube as the latter comes into the vertical position, and simultaneously to exhaust steam from above the piston. Having thus been raised to the upper end of its tube, the piston remains at rest in the tube until the latter has made half a revolution. The piston now being at the lower end of the tube is again raised by steam pressure, and so on. The ends of each piston are provided with spring buffers u.
Patent GB-190511315-A (GB)
Title: Process for Separation of Household Refuse or similar Gatherings into their Various Component Parts.
Inventor: LODDE CHRISTOPH
Filed: 1905-05-30
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 11,315. Lodde, C. June 15, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Manures.-Household or like refuse is treated with dilute sulphuric acid, the manure-forming parts thereby becoming preserved from decomposition and rendered more soluble.
Patent GB-190514729-A (GB)
Title: Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: KNIGHT CHARLES Y
Filed: 1905-07-18
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 14,729. Knight, C. Y., and Kilbourne, L. B. July 18. Gas and like engines.-Fig. 1 shows a four-stroke cycle engine in which all lift and sliding valves are dispensed with, the inlet and exhaust ports being controlled by the reciprocating movements of the piston and cylinder. At the commencement of the suction stroke, the cylinder is lowered by mechanism in the crank chamber, until the inlet port 11 coincides with the admission passage 16, the port 11 opening into the cylinder just below the stationary head 2. On the compression stroke, the cylinder is raised until the admission port 11 is closed by the head 2, after which the piston ascends in the ordinary way. During the working-stroke, the cylinder remains stationary, and, at the end of the stroke, a portion of the combustion products is exhausted through the piston-controlled port 13, and the remainder expelled by the upward movement of the piston, when the motion imparted to the cylinder brings the ports 18, 12, 15 into coincidence. On the up-stroke of the piston, the cylinder is scavenged by air previously compressed in the chamber 21 by the upward movement of the cylinder extension 19, entering the cylinder through the port 23 when the port 11 opens into the chamber 22. The cylinder head is cooled by water circulating through the chamber 36, and is recessed at 40 to receive the sparking-plug 39. The reciprocating movement is imparted to the cylinder by a rod 41 to which is connected a strap 44 working on an eccentric sheave 45. The sheave is rotated about the pin 53, by a rod 46 connected to the gear wheel 48, the wheel 48 imparting motion to a pinion 65 carrying cranks which oscillate the guide-bars 56, 57 carrying the slides 54, 55 about the pins 59. The slides 54, 55 are carried by the pin 53. A stationary cylinder having an oscillating head may be used instead of the moving cylinder.
Patent GB-190516670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and applicable to Pianofortes.
Inventor: AXTENS REGINALD ARNOLD
Filed: 1905-08-17
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 16,670. Axtens, R. A. Aug. 17. Pianofortes, actions for. An Erard grand-piano action, adapted to an upright piano, is shown. The cradle comprises the jack-rocker 2, which is swung upwards on a fixed pivot when the key is struck, the escapement lever 3, pivoted on the rocker, and the jack 5, which emerges through a slot in the escapement lever when the cradle is canted. On the hammer butt is a cylindrical notch or striking- plate. The jacks are tripped by the adjustable buttons 15 engaging with the extensions 16 of the jacks. To regulate the touch, adjustable weights 27 are provided on the stems 28 carrying the hammer checks.
Patent GB-190519044-A (GB)
Title: Letter File.
Inventor: GRUENEWALD CARL ALOYS
Filed: 1905-09-20
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 19,044. Gr³newald, C. A. Sept. 20. Filing papers.-Relates to a letter file in which the letters are held by one edge between index sheets placed in a casing. The casing has adjustable sides g, i, the former of which has hooks d which engage in holes in the casing, while a corrugated plate b keeps the hooks upright. By placing the hooks d in the various holes, the capacity of the casing may be adjusted. The side i has a member v, in a slot of which a pin t engages, so that the side may be pulled out to a certain extent. A spring f having a bent end u retains the side i in its closed position. Projections q, at different heights, hold the index sheets as shown.
Patent GB-190521146-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for Holding Shoes, Sandals, Slipper, Goloshes, and the like, on the Feet.
Inventor: LANE WILLIAM BAILEY
Filed: 1905-10-18
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 21,146. Lane, W. B. Oct. 18. Uppers; sandals; slippers; overshoes. -A resilient metal band, wire, &c. A, C, B is embodied in the edge of the upper of a shoe, sandal, slipper, golosh, &c. and grips the foot below the ankle, obviating the use of laces, buttons, &c.
Patent GB-190525262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Controlling Devices for the Air Springs of Printing Presses.
Filed: 1905-12-05
Granted: 1906-12-05
Abstract: 25,262. Lake, H. H., [Cottrell & Sons Co., C. B.]. Dec. 5. Cylinder machines with plane printing surfaces. - Relates to pneumatic cushioning - mechanism for the reciprocating beds of cylinder printing - machines, provided with means for controlling the air pressure in the cylinders. The bed 12 is reciprocated in the usual manner by means of a pinion 16 on a shaft 15 and a rack 17, Fig. 1, the rack being provided at each end with a roller 18 and a semicircular shoe 19, with which engage rollers 20 on the pinion 16, to direct the pinion from one side of the rack to the other. On the bed 12 are two cylinders 22, provided with air-inlet valves 23, which are adapted to receive pistons 24, screwed adjustably on to rods 25 which slide in bearings 26 in the frame 11. The piston-rod 25 carries a collar 25*, which receives a roller 27 on the end of an arm 28 on a rock-shaft 29, mounted in bearings 30 secured to framing 11. This shaft carries a second arm 32, between which and a stop 40 on the frame is a spring 41 in compression, and which also carries a roller 33, bearing on the underside of a cam plate 34, pivoted on the rack hanger 36, Fig. 4. The cam plate 34 is normally held stationary by a spring-controlled gabhook 38 engaging a pin 39 on the cam. The operation of the arrangement is as follows :-As the piston 24 is about to enter the cylinder 22, the roller 33 is in engagement with the end of the cam 34 and the piston-rod 25 is in its extreme outward position with the collar 42 in contact with the frame 11. During the continued motion of the bed, the roller 33 is depressed by the cam 34, and the piston 24, driven into the cylinder 22 independently of the motion of the bed, to produce the maximum pressure when the driving-gear is in the position shown in Fig. 1. The reverse portion of the cam 34 then causes the piston to be withdrawn to reduce, keep constant, or otherwise adjust the air pressure. The further motion of the bed causes the gab-hook 38 to be disengaged from the pin 39 by a stud 43, and the piston to be withdrawn to the position shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190600465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fly-flanges for Pianoforte Actions and other purposes.
Inventor: BILLINGS FREDERICK CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1906-01-08
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 465. Billings, F. C. Jan. 30, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Hinges.-A fly-flangefor pianoforte actions and for other purposes is stamped from sheet metal and shaped as shown in Fig. 2. A rectangular recess 9 is formed in the face of the part 10, the recess being long enough to receive the attaching plate 5 and the end of the elastic post 8.
Patent GB-190609135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Warp Sizing and Drying Machines.
Inventor: WHITELEY JOE BOOTH
Filed: 1906-04-18
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 9135. Whiteley, J. S. April 18. Yarns, sizing and dressing. - Warp sizing and drying machines are provided with means for beating the warp threads after they have been sized and dried. The threads are beaten, preferably between the leasing-rollers, by a rod j, Fig. 2, supported by arms h, i carried by a rock-shaft c operated from a cam f by a lever d, which is loosely mounted on the shaft c and adjustably fixed to a slotted arm o. Vibration is absorbed by blocks z of india-rubber. In another arrangement, the rod j, Fig. 4, preferably made of bamboo, is inserted in a socket r pivoted at s to a slide t reciprocated by a cam f or by a three -armed tappet. The rod normally remains horizontal, but is capable of rising against the action of a light spring y by reason of the resistance of the threads. The fulcrum s may be supported by the fixed framework a<1> the block giving the rod a thrashing- motion. Two rods may be employed, one at each side of the machine.
Patent GB-190609834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Instruments for Extracting Corks from the Interior of Bottles
Inventor: LEUPOLD ANNA
Filed: 1906-04-27
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 9834. Leupold, A. April 27. Cork-extractors &c.-Corks are withdrawn from the interiors of bottles by a device consisting of a rod a formed at its lower end with a corkscrew. A sleeve c slides on the rod, and is provided at its lower end with tines d. In operation, the cork is righted by the point of the screw, the tines d are then pushed into the cork, and, while the cork is held, the corkscrew is screwed in, and the doubly-held cork is then withdrawn.