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Patent GB-190328048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Water Heaters.
Inventor: WINTERFLOOD JOSEPH FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 28,048. Winterflood, J. F., and Winterflood, A. C. H. Dec. 21. Water-heaters, gas. - In a rapid water-heater, having automatic valves for controlling the supply of water and gas, the water is heated in two conical coils 1, 2 connected together at the top and bottom and arranged above a gas burner 7. The coils are enclosed in cylindrical cases 11, 12 with a supporting-trough 10 at the bottom, the course of the products of combustion being determined by a plate 8. The passage of water and gas through the valve chambers 13,14 is controlled by a ring valve 21 and a disc valve 24, which are both secured to a spindle 20 and are operated by the water pressure on a rubber diaphragm 22 and the pressure of a spring 27 orasimilar diaphragm 26. The ring valve 21 slides over a cup 23 and is secured to the spindle by a bridge 20<a>. The arm of the burner 7 is pivoted on a plug 28,
Patent GB-190328711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Evaporators for Concentrating Sugar Cane, Beet, and like Juices or Liquids
Inventor: HARVEY ROBERT
Filed: 1903-12-31
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 28,711. Harvey, R. Dec. 31. Evaporators. - I n evaporators for saccharine juices &c., a steam drum A is supplied from an inlet A' and the steam is distributed by circular baffle-plates B. Concentric tubes c, c<1> pass through the drum. The outer tubes care open to the juice space C<3> and the vapour space F. The inner tubes c' pass through the juice space to the steam-heated bottom space D, and small openings in the upper ends enable steam to enter the tubes. The film of liquid in the annular spaces between the tubes is thus heated from both sides. The tube plate c<3> and the inner tubes are removable with the bottom plate D for cleaning purposes. The steam drum A may be made long and narrow.
Patent GB-190402123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lock Nuts for Permanent Way Bolts and other purposes.
Inventor: DADLEY BENJAMIN BAINES
Filed: 1904-01-28
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 2123. Dadley, B. B., and Dadley, B. L. Jan. 28. Locking nuts. An elastic nut capable of adapting itself to slight lengthening of the bolt &c. consists of a coil of strip or bar metal or other elastic material of two or more convolutions. The inner ring a, Fig. 1, is tapped with a screw-thread d. The part e of the outer ring b projects, as shown in Fig. 2, and, coming first into contact with the fishplate &c., is pressed into the plane of the other ring. One or more cuts or slots f may be made in the inner ring a forming tongues which are distorted to grip the thread of the bolt. When cylindrical, the nnt is turned by means of the holes g, or by the projecting end h of the outer ring b. The nut may be square or hexagonal. Fig. 8 shows a hexagonal form with a projection l engaging ratchet teeth k on the locking-washer j, which is prevented from turning by the pin m engaging the slot n. The teeth k may be formed on the fishplate &c.
Patent GB-190403364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plates and the like for the Detection of Broken Warp Threads in Looms for Weaving
Inventor: BAUMGARTNER ALOIS
Filed: 1904-02-10
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 3364. Baumgartner, A. Feb. 10. Loom warp, detecting faults in. - Plates are suspended from the warp threads, so as to fall if the warp threads break. When a plate falls, a recess a in it, or a projection on it, is moved out of line with the corresponding parts of the other plates, thus giving a visible sign indicating a broken warp thread.
Patent GB-190408887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Registers with Multiple Cash Receptacles.
Filed: 1904-04-18
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 8887. National Cash Register Co., [National Cash Register Co.]. April 18. Receipts, checking and recording.-A cash register having a series of latched cash receptacles or drawers is provided with a clerk's selecting slide or lever, to be moved in one direction to select a particular drawer latch, and to be moved in another direction to operate the selected latch. The selection and opening of the cash receptacles effect the withdrawal of the indicating-mechanism from its exposed position. In the machine shown in Fig. 1, which is of the type described in Specification No. 10,917, A.D. 1903, the clerk's lever 26<a> can be moved to one of four positions, and when the slide portion 26<b> of the lever is forced inwards the pin 29<a> engages one of the plates 32 to raise the latch plunger 40 corresponding to the selected drawer. By the action of the lever 26<a> on the segmental plate 47, which is pivoted to the link 52, the machine is locked. Also, the special clerk's lever cannot be forced inward to open the same drawer again until the machine has been operated, as the plate 47 remains locked in normal position until the shaft 60 is rotated. The indicators after dropping to the non-indicating position are raised by the rocking of the shaft 8. The indicator shaft 1 is journalled in a verticallymovable carriage, which has a forwardly-projecting plate 5 by which it is raised by an arm 7 on the transverse shaft 8. The carriage is latched in its raised position. Each setting lever 26, Fig. 2, is provided with a segmental rack 72 in gear with one of a series of nested sleeves 74 on the shaft 75. These sleeves at their outer ends have pinions which mesh with rack teeth formed on the typewheels for the clerks' departments. Instead of sliding cash drawers, the receptacles may be stationary and the covers movable, or a single cash drawer may be divided into compartments with independent covers.
Patent GB-190409012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Engines Working on the Four Stroke Cycle.
Inventor: DUDGEON ALEXANDER JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 9012. Dudgeon, A. J., [Soc. Anon. J. Cockerill, and Savage, H.]. April 19. Transmitting-mechanism.-The mechanism described is used to time the opening of the gas valve in gas engines governed by varying the composition of the charge. The cam on the side shaft works the valve-spindle b through the lever j pivoted at k, one arm of which is connected by a dash pot 5 to a lever x pivoted at w. The lever x actuates the gas valve stem r and engages with the arm 16 of a lever pivoted at 15, and carrying a roller 13 which is pressed on a cam 12 by a spring. The cam 12 on the shaft 11 derives its motion from the eccentric 6 by rods 7, 9 and the rocking lever 8. The valve-spindle b is caused to descend by the cam, thus opening the valve a and compressing the spring t. At a certain point determined by the governor, the lever x released and the spring t forces the valve q down to an extent depending on the distance between the piston and cylinder end of the dash-pot 5. The axis of oscillation of the lever 8 is the centre of an eccentric 21 on a shaft 22. The turning of this shaft and consequent alteration of the time of release is effected by the governor.
Patent GB-190411109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belt-shifters
Inventor: HOEGH HANS JORGEN
Filed: 1904-05-13
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 11,109. Hoegh, H. J. May 14, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Belt forks; belt forks, operating; bands, placing on and throwing off pulleys. -Relates to a belt-shifting device for stepped cone pulleys, the shifting on one pulley automatically shifting the belt on the other pulley. Two belt-shifting arms 15, 18 are secured to a pivoted shaft 12, Fig. 1, and are perpendicular to the taper line of the pulleys. A bent bar 23, Fig. 7, is pivoted on the bend 21 on the arm 18, and is pressed against the arm by a spring 24, the bar embracing the belt 11 as it approaches the upper pulley 8. A similar bent bar 26 on the arm 15 embraces the belt 11 as it approaches the lower pulley 3. The arm 15 is thrown over into notches 32, 33, and the arm 18 follows, the bar 23 being pressed out by the belt 11 until the belt is slackened by running on a smaller pulley, when the spring 24 presses the belt on to a larger part of the upper pulley.
Patent GB-190415224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Exhaust Silencers.
Inventor: ANDREWS STANLEY WILSON
Filed: 1904-07-07
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 15,224. Andrews, S. W. July 7. Exhaust-silencers.-An exhaust-silencer for motor road vehicles, motor cycles, &c. consists of a cylinder a closed at the ends by caps b and containing a spiral d, the convolutions of which are connected by rods or wires f. The spiral d and rods f are preferably of metal cast in one piece. The gases enter by a pipe g, and, after passing around the spiral and through a perforated plate h, escape by a pipe similar to the pipe g, but may previously pass through a second spiral similar to the spiral d. The spirals may be mounted on a bolt or bolts e connecting the end caps.
Patent GB-190416512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Paper Sheet Feeding Mechanism
Inventor: EMERSON THOMAS
Filed: 1904-07-26
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 16,512. Emerson, T., and Emerson, S. July 26. Feeding sheets.-Relates to mechanism for feeding paper sheets to printing, bag, envelope, and like machines. The pile of sheets is carried on a reciprocating table 35, Fig. 3, over a suction roller 11, Figs. 1, 3, and 4, and against one or more buffers 45, Figs. 3 and 5, having a rectilinear movement, and the lowermost sheet is withdrawn on the roller 11 and directed between the roller 11 and a roller 8 for positive feed. The roller 11 has a longitudinal bore 12, Fig. 4, and an enlarged central portion 13 in communication with the bore. The open end is enlarged to receive a tube 15, which is journalled in a hollow plug 16 provided with a port 16<a> for seating-liquid and connected by flexible tubing 17 to a suction pump 18. The rollers 8, 11 are shown in Fig. 1 as driven by toothed and bevel gearing from a shaft 25. The table 35, Fig. 3, slides in inclined ways, and is fitted with a grooved plate 37 receiving a roller 38 on a lever 33, which is actuated by the engagement of a second roller in a grooved cam 30, Fig. 1, on a shaft 28 driven from the shaft 25. The buffer 45 is shown as provided with rods 44 connected by a cross-bar 46 and sliding in tubular posts 43 of a carrier 42 against the action of a spring 47, and is inclined in correspondence with the table. Lugs 45', Fig. 5, on the buffer work in. guide-slots 52 of an extension 42<1> of the carrier 42, and this extention is also provided with a sharp edge 42<2> and curved plates 53 serving to aid in separating the lowermost sheet and to direct it between the rollers 11, 8.
Patent GB-190419007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Preparing Machinery for Flax, Hemp, and similar Fibres.
Inventor: BARBOUR THOMAS
Filed: 1904-09-03
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 19,007. Barbour, T., and Montgomery, M. Sept. 3. G i l l boxes or frames; rollers and roller heads.-To prevent the accumulation of fibres, dirt, &c. in front of the usual fixed scraper 1 for the rollers 2 of preparing - machinery for flax, hemp, jute, &c., an additional scraper 7<A>, having a recriprocating motion to act as a hammer or tapper, is employed. The scraper 1 is fixed to brackets 5 carried by rods 4 working through brackets 6, and springs 3 press the scraper against the roller. The scraper 7<A> is fixed to spindles or rods 8 working through the brackets 5, and is slotted for the passage of the holding-screws 14. A pivoted forked lever 10 oscillated by a cam or tappet and engaging a stirrup connected to the scraper 7<A> serves to depress the scraper at intervals against the action of springs 9 surrounding the rods 8. The oscillating motion may be imparted to both scrapers.
Patent GB-190421067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Machines.
Inventor: MACFARLANE JAMES WRIGHT
Filed: 1904-10-01
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 21,067. Macfarlane, J. W. Oct. 1. Hydro - extractors &c. - Buffers of the kind described in Specification No. 10,034, A.D. 1903, and other rubber rings or discs provided for the purpose of taking up the oscillations of a centrifugal machine, are covered with canvas or cloth, cemented or vulcanized in position, or other suitable material, so as to lessen the wear.
Patent GB-190421440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Weir Nets.
Inventor: RUEDIGER KARL
Filed: 1904-10-06
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 21,440. R³diger, K. Oct. 6. Traps for use either in running or stagnant waters are constructed of wire gauze in such a manner that each trap may either be used separately, or two or more may be connected together so as to form a single trap having several chambers. Figs. 1 and 5 show side and end elevations of the trap, and Figs. 9 and 10 show two methods of using it. The end of the trap has a funnel-shaped opening 2, which is closed by means of reds 7 opening only towards the inside, and, in order to increase the catching-breadth, wire-gauze extensions 4 are hinged at the mouth of the trap. These may be still further extended if desired by wire-gauze walls 10, which are hinged back as shown in Fig. 9 when not in use. The top and bottom walls of the trap extend beyond the back wall 15, and are provided with eyes 14 so that two traps can be connected together as shown in Fig. 10 ; when the traps are used in stagnant waters, catch-funnels 16, Fig. 6, are inserted at the sides so as to form a central trap 18. When used in deeper water, two traps may be placed one above the other and connected by vertical bolts such as 3. Suitable doors are provided for removing the fish.
Patent GB-190503130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting Gear for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: REID HUGH
Filed: 1905-02-15
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 3130. Reid, H., and Riekie, J. Feb. 15. Turning-gear.-A hand-operated device for starting internal-combustion engines on motor-cars &c. comprises a shaft A, which is in gear withthe crank-shaft of the engine, and a sleeve B, held in gear with it by a spring clutch G, H, composed of two disks with roughened faces which become disengaged under an excessive torsion. The sleeve carries a handle D and a ratchet-wheel C, which engages pawls E on the frame F that allow it to turn in one direction only. The Provisional Specification describes a brake band or chain device such as is used on pipe wrenches as a substitute for the yielding clutch.
Patent GB-190513989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Joints of Earthenware Drain Pipes.
Inventor: DALE ROBERT
Filed: 1905-07-07
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 13,989. Dale, R. July 7. Drain-pipe junctions.-The socket end A of an earthenware drain pipe is provided with a collar A<2> having a projecting lip A<3> at the bottom and a removable segmental cap A<4> at the top. A collar B<2> is provided upon the spigot end B, and both pipe ends are stepped down towards the junction D, leaving an annular recess C. A band E of bitumen or bitumenized material is secured in the recess C, and the joint is completed by pouring cement through a grouting-hole G in the segmental cap A<4>. The lip A<3> is so made that the spigot end can be readily inserted or withdrawn vertically.
Patent GB-190514581-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Method of Fastening (or Holding Up or Dropping Down) of a Drop-side Brass, Composite, or Iron or Metallic Child's Cot.
Inventor: CROSS WILLIAM ALBERT
Filed: 1905-07-15
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 14,581. Cross, W. A., and Doughty, J. M. July 15. Cots.-In a drop-side cot, the rail c is supported in the raised position in a recess g in a catch or bolt d pivoted at e to the side bar a. A spring f engages the inner end of the catch d, and secures it in either the extended or closed position.
Patent GB-190516474-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Projectile.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1905-08-14
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 16,474. Willis, P. R. J., [Shearman, J.]. Aug. 14. Projectiles, ordnance.-The bursting-charge is contained in a chamber 5 in a tubular extension 1 secured to the base of the projectile B by a screwed plug 4. A rod 13 passes through the projectile from the soft nose 8 to a percussion cap 12 in the front end of the chamber 5, so that, on impact, the flattening of the nose 8 drives back the rod and ignites the bursting-charge. The forward end of the projectile proper is punch-shaped and facilitates penetration. Wings D, Fig. 3, attached to the extension 1 and normally looked in the position shown by a pin d<1>, open out during flight and guide the projectile.
Patent GB-190603124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pieces of Cloth, Fabric or the like with Measurements Printed Upon.
Inventor: SPERLING PETER
Filed: 1906-02-08
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 3124. Sperling, P. Feb. 8. Measuring.-Fabrics &c. are graduated, say in centimetres, along one or both edges in the manner shown. The numerals may run in the same or in opposite directions on both edges. Lace and other transparent materials are placed on a separate fabric carrying the measurements. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 2661, A.D. 1875, No. 3132, A.D. 1880, No. 4459, A.D. 1883, No. 9894, A.D. 1892, and No. 5947, A.D. 1896.]
Patent GB-190607833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Stretching Cloth on Billiard Tables and Cushions.
Inventor: HUBERT-BRIERRE ALFRED MAURICE
Filed: 1906-03-31
Granted: 1907-03-30
Abstract: 7833. Brierre, A. M. Hubert. March 31. Billiards, tables for. Relates to the invention described i n Specification No. 17,496, A.D. 1904. The wooden bars M, M<1>, to which the cloth is nailed, are encased on two sides with angle - iron F Iron nuts Q are soldered to the angle-iron F for the reception of the tightening - devices P, N, the heads of which are slotted at Y<1> to accommodate the tightening-screws V, which work in holes Z' tapped in the heads of the screws P, N<3>, &c. - To ensure the uniform stretching of the cloth on the table, pins g are arranged at the same height in a series of holes g<1>, g<2>, or g<3> along the side of the table, the bar M<1> being drawn down until it touches all the pegs. g. The bar is secured by screws such as r, which may be inserted in the holes r<1>, r<2>, or r<3>, according to the amount of tightening, as determined by the stop pegs g.
Patent GB-190609279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and Means for, the Production of Long Stable Electric Arcs
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1906-04-19
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 9279. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. April 19. Electric furnaces. - In apparatus for treating gases with long arcs produced by blowing the gases along tubes past electrodes situated at the ends, several tubes are combined together and open into the same space, or several insulated electrodes are placed at the same end of a tube. In either case, the several electrodes may be connected to the different phases of a generating system. Apparatus is also described in which a series of auxiliary electrodes placed along the side of a tube is used in starting the arc between electrodes at the ends of the tube. In all cases, the tubes are preferably connected to earth. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement of two tubes A with end electrodes E opening into a space B optionally containing an electrode F common to the arcs in both tubes. Three tubes may be employed, with electrodes connected to the respective phases of a three-phase system, the tubes or a common electrode being connected to the neutral point. In Fig. 6, a single tube A is employed, the electrodes E being supplied from a three-phase generator G and the arcs meeting as indicated. When a single tube is used with several electrodes, the gas preferably is not given a whirling motion in the tube as described in Specification No. 14,955, A.D. 1905, but the whirling motion is advantageous in separate tubes leading to a common space. Fig. 5 shows a single-tube arrangement in which the electrodes E are each connected with one terminal of a generator G, the other terminals being connected with each other and with the tube A. A single generator may be employed, the electrodes being connected in parallel. Cooling-appliances are preferably provided, such as a water-circulating device placed near the gas exit of a single tube. The air, gas, or gases employed may, in the case of a single tube, pass below a false bottom through which the electrodes project, and issue through holes surrounding these electrodes. In Fig. 8, a series of auxiliary side electrodes E<1> . . . E<4> is shown, as well as end electrodes E, F connected through resistances R with a generator G, the arc being struck between the electrode E and the side electrodes in succession before reaching the other end electrode F, after which the side electrodes may be drawn back. The arcs may also be started as described in the prior Specification, or by short-circuiting with a piece of metal.
Patent GB-190609501-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combustible Gaseous Fuel for the Generation of Motive Power.
Inventor: TAIT GODFREY MEYNELL SELWIN
Filed: 1906-04-23
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 9501. Tait, G. M. S. April 23. Producers.-A suction gas producer is blown with a current of dry air, which may contain some carbon dioxide or combustion products, so that the power gas generated contains only one combustible, namely, carbon monoxide, and the tendency towards back-firing and pre-ignition thereby lessened or avoided in the cylinder. The blast is regulated by means of a damper 9, and the gas passes through an outlet 7, scrubber 10, and a valve 16 to the engine cylinder 13 ; air is admitted to the cylinder through a valve 15.
Patent GB-190610177-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Locking Device for Oil Lamps such as are employed on Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MORSE ROBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1906-05-01
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 10,177. Morse, R. G. May 1. Carriage &c. lamps; lamp brackets.-Relates to improvements in the invention described in Specification No. 23,036, A.D. 1905, according to which the accidental or surreptitious removal of the reservoir from the lantern, and of the lantern from the vehicle, is prevented by the employment of a pivoted or spring-pressed plate a and a link c. When the lamp or lantern b is placed on the vehicle by insertion of the bent extremities of the link c in the sockets c', a projection f on the lower socket forces inwards the pivoted plate a, until a projection a' thereon engages with a lug d on the reservoir and prevents its removal. A lug g on the upper end of the link c coincides with a similar lug g<1> on the the upper socket c<1>, so that a padlock or other locking-device may be inserted to prevent the lantern from being removed from the vehicle. The pivoted plate a may be replaced by a bellcrank lever, and the sockets c<1> may be arranged on ; the lantern and the links c on the vehicle.
Patent GB-190611228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Narrow Gauge Railways and Vehicles therefor
Inventor: ULLRICH JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-05-14
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 11,228. Ullrich, J., and Schneider, W. May 14. Single-rail railways.-The rail is made with wide bottom flanges so as to form tread surfaces for auxiliary side rollers. Clamps c secure the rails to short sleepers b.
Patent GB-190618644-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Absorbing, or Damping, Oscillations in Motor Road Vehicles and the like.
Filed: 1906-08-20
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 18,644. Fabbrica Italian a di Automobili, Soc. Anon. Sept. 4, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Brakes.-A band.brake damping-device for use in connexion with the springs of motor road vehicles and the like comprises a band g secured to, or formed in one with, a lever p connected to the axle o by. a link n. The band g bears upon a drum t fixed to the vehicle frame, a constant pressure being maintained by a spring m.