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Patent GB-190304612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Centrifugal Separating Apparatus
Inventor: ADAM JAMES MILLEN
Filed: 1903-03-02
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 4612. Adam, J. M. March 2. Separating dust &c. from air.-In a centrifugal dust - separator of the kind described in Specification No. 14,302, A.D. 1897, the the suction pipe M is connected to a reservoir L into which the separator exhausts. The shell A has an open base with an adjustable baffle H above a detachable dust receptacle K, and a covering plate B with a central orifice fitted with a downwardlyextending casing C. The corn F has tangential outlets G. The supply pipe E, leading to the tangential inlet D, has a perforated terminal part P enclosed by a casing N, which has one or more tangential inlets R and forms a trap for intercepting and collecting bulky matters.
Patent GB-190309552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Controlling the Lighting and Extinguishing of Gas, the Flow of Fluids or the Supply of Electric Energy at Predetermined Times
Inventor: HARRIS HARRY WIGHTMAN
Filed: 1903-04-28
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 9552. Harris, H. W. April 28. Gas supply, controlling.-Gas valves and cocks are actuated at predetermined times by spring motors controlled by clockwork. The invention is described in connection with h the gas cocks of such street lamps as are provided with pilot jets or equivalent devices for igniting the gas. The application to gas fires and stoves is mentioned. In the controlling clockwork mechanism shown in Fig. 7, the minute spindle 52 is driven by gearing from the spring q, and a dial j, which replaces the hourhand, is rotated once in twenty-four hours by gearing 53, 54, driven by a pinion 55 on the minute-spindle 52. As the dial j rotates, spring- pressed pins l, m, which have been previously set at the desired positions in the serrated edge of the dial, actuate at the predetermined times a resilient lever 1, causing the cranked end 64 of the spindle 71 to lift the lever 3 of the spring motor, Fig. 10. Other levers 72, 73, 74 are thereby disengaged from their respective cams and stops, and, as soon as the lever 1 of the clockwork mechanism drops off the pin l or m, the spring 13 of the motor is free to rotate the arbor 12 and the wheel 17, causing the connecting-parts 18, 19 to turn the plug of the gas cock through an angle determined by the re-engagement of the levers of the motor with the depressions and stops of their respective cams. The clockwork and the spring motor may be variously arranged relatively to each other or to the lamp post, a damp-proof and dust-proof cover 78 may be secured over the clock face, and the opening through which the regulation of the hair spring is effected is covered by a tail-piece on the regulating-arm. The spring q is wound up from the face of the clockwork by pressing the pinion e on the spring-pressed spindle e<1> into gear with the pinion b, the spring 13 of the motor may be wound up by hand by pressing the pinion 84 on the crank spindle 85 into engagement with the pinion 17, and the parts 84, 85 may also be employed to actuate the gas cock by hand.
Patent GB-190312853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floors, Beams, and Methods of Fixing the same, for Promoting the Sanitation of Private Dwelling Houses Barracks, Hospitals, Schools, Public Buildings and the like.
Inventor: GUILHOU PAUL BLAISE
Filed: 1903-06-08
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 12,853. Guilhou, P. B. June 8. Bolts; screw sockets.-Relates to improvements in the invention described in Specification No. 24,948, A.D. 1901, and particularly to hooked clamps for fixing joists on which flooring is laid. A clamp for attachment to girders c, Fig. 4, consists of a bolt a, with a claw b, fitting under the girder flange, and a bent plate d having two flanges bent at right - angles in opposite directions. One flange is attached to the joist f by a screw h, and the other is screwed down upon the bolt by a nut e. In a clamp to be used for floors laid on cement, concrete, and the like, the claw b is replaced by a forked end similar to that in Fig. 3, which shows an arrangement for temporary floors, consisting of a screwed socket b, closed by a plug i when not required, into which the bolt a is screwed.
Patent GB-190315040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: EDGAR ELLIS FREEMAN
Filed: 1903-07-07
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 15,040. Edgar, E. F. July 7. Steam - generator &c. furnaces. - The boiler, which is particularly adapted for marine purposes, is composed of one or more sections, each of which consists of an upper drum 11 and a lower drum 12 connected by water tubes 10. Each section which is arranged between furnaces is provided with a draught exit 25, and on each side a wall 8, extending from the draught exit end about half the length of the section. Between the lining 2 and the casing 1, a space is left to be filled with non-conducting material. The walls 8 are secured to the tubes by cast-iron anchors or, in the case of marine setting, are supported by tubes 9. In a land boiler, an outer casing of bricks is substituted for the cast-iron casing 1. Large boiler furnaces are fired from both ends ; small furnaces from either end.
Patent GB-190316414-A (GB)
Title: Diving Apparatus.
Inventor: GALL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1903-07-25
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 16,414. Gall, F. July 25. Propelling and steering submarine boats.-A submarine boat used for diving operations has rollers n for resting on the bottom and a screw for use when floating, as shown in Fig. 7. The vessel is steered from the interior by means of a handwheel.
Patent GB-190321959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Valves
Inventor: HULBURD PERCY
Filed: 1903-10-12
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 21,959. Hulburd, P., [Weeren, H.]. Oct. 12. Lift valves; packing, special methods of; packing - materials. - The valve b, which is attached to a screwed spindle c in the usual way, is faced with a disc e of asbestos or india. rubber encased in a shield of copper h or other elastic material which will readily conform to the seating a. To preserve completely the asbestos from the action of water, it is enclosed in sheet lead before the elastic shield is applied.
Patent GB-190327275-A (GB)
Title: Nozzles and Governing Means therefor for Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Filed: 1903-12-12
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 27,275. Warwick Machinery Co., [General Electric Co.]. Dec. 12. Steam &c. turbines.-Relates to nozzles and governing-devices therefor for elastic-fluid turbines. Guide partitions 17, Fig. 2, are arranged in each nozzle opening 12 to prevent the stream of fluid from deviating from its course. The nozzle section 1, Fig. 1, has a lip 4 on the retreating side of the wheel to prevent leakage, and each nozzle opening 5 is controlled by a lift valve 6. The lift valves are actuated by a cam 7 which is adjusted by a governor - controlled piston device 8.
Patent GB-190328011-A (GB)
Title: Wireless Piano.
Inventor: GILMORE IRA FRANKLIN
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 28,011. Gilmore, I. F. Dec. 21. Instruments with sonorous forks; pianofortes, actions for. In the wireless piano shown in Fig. 2, the double reeds or forks 34 are vibrated by the key - operated hammers 43 associated with the dampers 47, the xylophone bars 53 are sounded by the hammers 56, and the curved metal mandolin strips 64 secured to the bar 65 are disposed to make contact with the forks 34. The xylophone is put out of action by the pedal 59, the mandolin strips are put out of action by the pedal 71, and the hammers and dampers for the forks can be rendered inoperative by the pedal 79. When the pedal 71 is depressed, the mandolin strips 64 are elevated, and the sound conductor 66 is removed from contact with the semi - cylindrical sound chamber 22. Coil bells 72 are placed between the soundboards 15, 16. The sound front 7 is operated by the pedal 74, and muffling-boards are provided. The forks 34 are carried by a bridge secured to the second soundboard, the bridge being enclosed by the chamber 22. In the action, both sets of hammers are carried by one rail 42, and the keys 39 have rollers 44, 58 to act on curved or projecting parts in the actions. In a modified action adapted for vertical forks, the hammers have curved feet which are engaged by rollers, and the damper arms also have curved tail-pieces which are engaged by rollers on the keys.
Patent GB-190400728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Removing Dust and the like from Carpets, Floors and the like.
Inventor: LOTZ AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1904-01-11
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 728. Lotz, A. Jan. 11. Carpets, cushions, floors, &c., cleaning.-The dust &c., is loosened by a blast of air admitted at 16 to the handle 15 and passing down a central tube A to an orifice 4 adjustable in size by movable plates 3. The loosened dust is drawn away by air suction through longitudinal slits 12, cylindrical chambers 11, and tube 13. Both the handle 15 and tube 13 are adjustably swivelled on the head 10. The apparatus is pointed at the end to facilitate introduction into corners.
Patent GB-190401261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Hypodermic Syringes.
Inventor: ARNOLD JAMES ERNEST
Filed: 1904-01-18
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 1261. Arnold, J. E. Jan. 18. Syringes.-A hypodermic syringe is provided with a slotted metal sleeve, which serves to protect the glass barrel and to hold the end caps thereto. The sleeve 7 is provided with a shouldered end 9, which holds the cap 2 fitted with the nozzle in position, while the other end 8 is formed with a bayonet-joint slot 10, by means of which and the pin 11 the other cap 1 is fastened to the sleeve. The ends of the glass barrel 3 are ground to fit the caps closely and slipped into them, so that the apparatus can be easily taken to pieces by disengaging the bayonet joint and then pulling off the sleeve and caps.
Patent GB-190406102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Stirrups.
Inventor: SAX MORIZ
Filed: 1904-03-12
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 6102. Sax, M., and Breustedt, W. March 12. Stirrups, safety. The footplate 2 is hinged between the arms 6 of a piece 5, which can turn about a screw 12 by which it is attached to one leg of the bow 1. The free end of the footplate is formed with a catch 13 and a stud 15, which engage recesses in the other leg of the bow and are withdrawn therefrom by the side pull of the rider's foot in the event of his falling.
Patent GB-190412227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car-raisers or Ramps.
Inventor: DAVIDSON ROBERT WALIS
Filed: 1904-05-30
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 12,227. Davidson, R. W. May 30. Lifting-jacks and the like.-A wedge-shaped block A, fitting over the rail and provided with hooks F for engaging the sleepers, is used for lifting railway vehicles or locomotives when renewing springs or wheels.
Patent GB-190413067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tools.
Inventor: TEMPLIN JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1904-06-09
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 13,067. Templin, J. H. Sept. 22, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Actuating valves; piston valves.-A piston valve d for controlling the supply of air to a chipping, riveting, or like tool is closed by a spring h and opened by air pressure acting on its opposite end. The supply of air to and its escape from this end is regulated by a small piston valve i operated by a light spring j and the thumb or a thumblever, but, it the valve leaks, the main valve will be opened more or less when the exhaust port n is more or less closed by the thumb. The valve i may be replaced by a restriction in the passage k, an exhaust port n<1> being provided between the restriction and the main valve, or by a reducing- valve t which would be opened when the port n<1> is more or less closed to admit air to the main valve chamber.
Patent GB-190414793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Scarf-pins or the like.
Inventor: STOCKALL THOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1904-07-01
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 14,793. Stockall, T. J. July 1. Pins, scarf.- Scarf-pin protectors are formed of a casing a, Fig. 1, containing an axiallv - perforated stem b, the conical head c of which is pressed by a spiral spring into a conical recess of the casing. Balls are contained in a transverse perforation of the head c and grip the scarfpin point until the stem is drawn back by means of the handle f. In a modification, Fig. 2, the balls are dispensed with, the stem b being split to give a spring action. The stem may be drawn back by means of the projection g passing through the slot h. In another modification, Fig. 3, the stem is made in two parts, a projection i on one of the enlarged ends f engaging a recess on the other enlarged end. In the two last forms, the head c may be internally corrugated.
Patent GB-190423679-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Composition for Preventing the Incrustation and Preserving the Hulls of Sea-going Ships.
Inventor: DUNNETT FRANCIS ERNEST
Filed: 1904-11-02
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 23,679. Dunnett, F. E. Nov. 2. Antifouling compositions.-A composition having a basis of petrolatum, i.e., the residue obtained in distilling petroleum, is used for coating the hulls of ships. Other ingredients are asphalt, wood tar, and a colouring-matter such as Paris green or London purple.
Patent GB-190424525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Flexible Tubings and Connection Ends of Inflating Pumps for use on Cycles, Motor-cars, and the like Road Vehicles.
Inventor: FLETCHER ROBERT ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-11-12
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 24,525. Fletcher, R. A. Nov. 12. Flexible tubes used as couplings.- The whole length of the rubber connection-tubes b of pumps for pneumatic tyres is covered with a closely-wound wire helix c, and the shanks of the metal ends d are turned to the same pitch as the helix, so as to screw inside or outside the wire. The ends of the tubes are further strengthened by metal bands e.
Patent GB-190425882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Bronze
Inventor: JACOBSEN ALBERT
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 25,882. Jacobsen, A. Nov. 28. Alloys.-Relates to a modification of the alloy described in Specification No. 6945, A.D. 1904, which alloy consists of 54 per cent. copper, 40 per cent. zinc, and 6 per cent. of an atomic-proportion alloy corresponding to the formula Cu2Fe2AlNi. The modification consists in the introduction of ferro-manganese, containing up to about 80 per cent. of manganese, in place of part of the copper. The highest permissible addition of ferro-manganese is 15 per cent. The addition of zinc and of the atomic-proportion alloy is unchanged.
Patent GB-190429272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for the Preparation of Textile Vegetable Fibres.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 29,272. Haddan, H. J., [Bailliencourt, F. de]. Dec. 31. Processes; rollers and roller, heads; breaking and scutching apparatus.-Consists in the employment of suitablygrooved rollers in gill boxes, drawing - frames, and other analogous machines for treating flax, hemp, and the like, with the object of assisting and completing the action of the preliminary breaking, opening, scutching, and heckling frames, thereby reducing the importance of these preliminary operations and possibly rendering one or more of them unnecessary. A set of graduated grooved cylinders may be arranged to act upon the fibres either in front of or behind the drawing-rollers in a single machine, or the action may be spread over a series of machines by making the fluted intake and delivery rollers of successive frames of gradually-increasing fineness.
Patent GB-190500815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mechanical Toys.
Inventor: JONES THOMAS EDWARD
Filed: 1905-01-16
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 815. Jones, F. E. Jan. 16. Mechanical toys.-The jointed limbs of a mechanical toy which is adapted to walk, run, tumble, wrestle, imitate an acrobat, and perform other movements, are actuated by strings and drums operated by a detached driving-mechanism consisting of a series of concentric tubes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, Figs. 2 and 5, which are independently operated by milled heads Ax, Bx, Cx, Ix, &c. mounted between legs W of the driving-mechanism, Figs. 5 and 7. The thighs CC of the figure are operated respectively, in order to rotate them about the hips, by drums or tubes A, J, the milled heads, of which are integral with the upper parts of the legs W of the driving-mechanism, so that the legs W receive movements correlated with the movements of the legs of the figure. The body of the figure is fixed to a drum C' on the tube C, which is rotated in order to move the body by a milled head C<x> integral with a lever handle AV. The arms, legs, and head of the figure are also moved by the remaining tubes B, D, &c., the various limbs being jointed and rotated by crossed bands passed around drums on the ends of the tubes. The milled heads B<x>, I x of the tubes, which operate the lower parts DD of the legs of the figure, also operate through drums and lines L', Fig. 7, the lower parts of the legs W. The toy can be suspended from an horizontal bar, the boots 00 being hook-shaped for this purpose. The arms are jointed at V to enable the forearms Y to be moved across the body when used as a boxing toy. A band or glove is screwed on the arm, and the band may be provided with a spring for holding a balancing-pole.
Patent GB-190508151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Lift Inlet Valves for Petrol and like Engines.
Inventor: PREEN ARTHUR HARVEY
Filed: 1905-04-17
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 8151. Preen, A. H. April 17. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Gas and like engines, valve-gear for. For varying the lift of mechanically-operated inlet valves for petrol and like engines, the bar A, Figs. 1 and 2, that holds the valve-chest in place is forked at each end and has vertical slots D in which slide pins C forming pivots for the valveopening levers B. One end of each lever bears upon a valve spindle, and the other end is actuated from the cam shaft as usual. Steel plates E with inclined slots F slide in each side of the bar A, and carry the ends of the pins C. The lift of the valve is varied by shifting the position of the plates E, thus raising or lowering the pivots of the levers B.
Patent GB-190511674-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Machines for Cleaning Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: RUSS CHARLES
Filed: 1905-06-03
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 11,674. Russ, C. June 3. Boots and shoes, cleaning and polishing.-Relates to means for effecting the blacking and polishing of boots &c., especially applicable to the machine described in Specification No. 3901, A.D. 1905. Soft blacking is contained in a holder d at the top of the frame, and a brush e is slowly rotated in contact with it by means of gear e' driven from the crank which also drives the blacking-brush c. The blacking is transferred from the brush e to the brush c through the agency of a small roller f, the ends of which are detachably engaged by guides g. The boot or shoe is first cleaned by the brush b, then blacked and dully polished by the brush c, and finally polished by the selvyt or other pad h, which is stuffed with resilient material such as horsehair. The brush and pad spindles and the gearing work in antifriction bearings x. The blacking holder has a cover which prevents drying when the blacking is not in use.
Patent GB-190513095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Valves for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: WINN CHARLES REGINALD
Filed: 1905-06-24
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 13,095. Winn, C. R., and Mousley, A. Jan. 24. Safety - valves ; safety apparatus, low - water.- Relates to safety-valves and combined safety and low-water valves. In Fig. 1, the invention is shown applied to that class of valve in which the lowwater valve G is concentric with and seats within the high-pressure valve D. The valve G is secured to the dead-load rod H in any suitable manner, the rod passing freely through the float lever I. Upon the interior wall of the casing are two lugs a between which a fulcrum rod J is located. A pin K, with a cap-nut k, is used for suspending the rod J, the lower end of which is attached to the float lever. The rod J is preferably of square section. Upon the dead-load rod is provided a screwed part h, and upon this part the striking- plate M is secured by two nuts N, each of which has a plain neck which enters the hole in the plate. These necks meet and so allow the rod H a certain amount of play relatively to the plate, conducing to the easy seating of the valve. The plate M has wings to embrace the fulcrum rod. Contact points i on the float lever bear upon the striking- plate.
Patent GB-190518654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pails and like Utensils.
Inventor: NORLEDGE SARAH ANN
Filed: 1905-09-15
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 18,654. Norledge, S. A. Sept. 15. Pails; foot-rings; / handles. -A pail or like utensil b has its handle a covered with rubber or the like, and has a similar pad d attached to the foot-ring by wire lacing e or by being sunk in a groove. The article is thus rendered noiseless, and adapted for use in the sick-room. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 14,483, A.D. 1887, [Abridgment Class Milking &c.], and No. 4729, A.D. 1890.]
Patent GB-190601842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Splints.
Inventor: SLATER STANLEY CAMERON
Filed: 1906-01-24
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 1842. Slater, S. C. Jan. 24. Splints.-Relates to splints which may be regulated to suit varying lengths of legs to be treated. A body - girth A is joined by a metallic bar B to a leg-girth C, which is attached by threaded metallic pieces D and nuts H to hollow metallic tubes E, internally threaded at both ends, the lower ends engaging by nuts I with threaded pieces J, which are bent at k to fit into recesses in the heel of a boot, or are joined by a pattern or by a bolt carrying a tilting footrest. The length of the splint can be varied by the pieces J and nuts I, and the splint may be used for knee or hip.
Patent GB-190607818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Conduits for Electric Cables, and the like.
Inventor: MANNSTAEDT LOUIS
Filed: 1906-03-31
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 7818. Mannstaedt, L. March 31. Metal pipes and tubes of the longitudinally-divided type are constructed of rolled iron or the like as shown. The two half-pipes a, b are provided with flanges c, d fitted with wedge-shaped grooves e and corresponding ribs f, or each half may be made with a rib on one flange and a groove on the other, and the ribs and grooves are made larger and more pronounced than the shallow registering ribs and grooves described in Specification No. 20,324, A.D. 1902 ; the grooves are filled with a packing such as vaseline or thick mineral oil, and the two halves are clamped together and wedged as shown.
Patent GB-190617969-A (GB)
Title: Ship's Indicators and Alarms for Indicating the Proximity of Rocks, Shallows and the like.
Inventor: NOBES GEORGE
Filed: 1906-08-10
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 17,969. Nobes, G., and Warner, H. E. Aug. 10. Sounding-apparatus.-In apparatus for indicating the proximity of ships to rocks, shallows, &c. a weight is suspended from the ship and a signal is given when the path of the weight is obstructed. The weight c is supported by a rod a capable of being drawn up by a connexion d, and of being raised vertically through a socket pivoted to the ship's side or through a tube extending through the ship's bottom to a point above the water level. When the weight meets an obstruction, it closes a contact g, h in the relay circuit of the bell f. The contacts may be located in the weight at the lower end of the arm. Mechanical or other methods of indication may replace the electrical alarm shown.