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Patent GB-190400380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Thimbles.
Inventor: TAYLOR SIDNEY MIDDLETON
Filed: 1904-01-06
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 380. Taylor, S. M. Jan. 6. Thimbles.--To prevent the needle from slipping off the thimble, the crown b of the thimble is made slightly concave, Fig. 1, and the bead or rim c has in its upper edge a shallow trough d roughened similarly to the body a.
Patent GB-190400769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces
Inventor: STEVENS LE ROY WRIGHT
Filed: 1904-01-12
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 769. Stevens, Le R. W., and Timmerman, B. Jan. 12. Metallurgical &c. furnaces.-In extracting metals from their ores or making borides, silicides, carbides, cyanides, or other compounds, the raw materials are heated in a flue 2 by oil or gas burners 14 and thence pass by a channel 3 into an electrically-heated or other chamber 4 in which the desired product is produced. The materials are fed in a fine stream to the flue 2 by a conveyer 18 and to the chamber 4 by a reciprocating plunger 22 which also serves to close the end of the channel 3 at intervals. The waste gases are drawn by a fan &c. through a flue 20, the end of which is protected by a deflecting-plate 19. A flue 12, having a non- conducting jacket 13, conducts hot combustible gases from the chamber 4 to the flue 2.
Patent GB-190405003-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Converting Heat into Work.
Inventor: HOEVELMANN GISBERT
Filed: 1904-02-29
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 5003. H÷velmann, G. Feb. 29. Self driving motors.-Air is compressed isothermally in a pump k and transferred to a drum r where just sufficient heat is added to overcome the internal resistance of the engine ; it expands in a smaller cylinder i of low temperature and is expelled to a counter-current heat exchanger, where it recovers the heat of compression, and then passes to the compressor where the cooled liquid is again sprayed into it. This interchange of heat is effected by spraying a liquid into the pump k, separating it from the air in a trap 6, and conveying the heated liquid by the pipe 8 to the cooler. The air may be drawn from and expelled into the atmosphere instead of working on a closed circuit, provided the interchange of heat takes place. The method of working is explained by the aid of diagrams.
Patent GB-190410627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Measuring and Controlling the Delivery of Blue to Washing Machines.
Inventor: GRACE ETHEL WILSON
Filed: 1904-05-09
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 10,627. Grace, E. W. May 9, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Measured quantities, delivering. - To draw off a measured quantity of blue from a tank and to mix it with water before allowing it to enter a washing-machine, a gauge E is fitted in the feed-pipe D leading from a blueing-tank C to the main watersupply pipe B of the washing- machine A, while in addition a branch p i p e F, fitted with a cock F<1>, connects the pipe D above the gauge E with the supply pipe B. The gauge is closed at each end by caps H, which are tightly closed by screwing down thumb-nuts I<1>. In operation, the cocks F<1>, D<2> are closed, and a cock D' opened to allow a desired quantity of blue to flow into the gauge E, after which the cock D<1> is closed and the cock F' opened to allow water to enter the gauge and mix with the blue. The mixture is then allowed to flow into the machine A by opening the cock D<2>.
Patent GB-190411003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chains.
Inventor: DODGE JAMES MAPES
Filed: 1904-05-12
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 11,003. Dodge, J. M. April 1, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Driving-chains.-Driving-chains, consisting of a number of links A, B, Figs. 1 and 2, connected by pivot pins D, are provided with segmental bushings E, E<1>. The bushing E lies in recesses a, Fig. 4, in the links A. The recess a', which receives the bushing E', is sufficiently large to enable the chain to bend. Similar recesses are made in the links B. The pin D is secured by the washer d<1> and the spring ring d<2>, or by other means. Washers c may be placed between the links to widen the chain. The links may be arranged in pairs, instead of alternately as shown. Fig. 13 shows a modification in which the pin D', widened in the middle, carries the roller F. The pin is secured by the rivet d<4> and the cottar d<6>. Two links only may be coupled by the pin, of which one may be forked as shown in Fig. 9. The head a<2> of the link A<3> fits between the forks b<2>. The invention may be applied to driving- chains, the links of which have teeth to engage the teeth of the sprocket-wheels. The bushings may each have one or more ribs e', Fig. 11, fitting grooves or notches in the links.
Patent GB-190413012-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Producing Electrotypes.
Filed: 1904-06-08
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 13,012. Cowper-Coles & Co., S. and Coles, S. Cowper-. June 8. Electrotype. -Relates to the production of electrotypes and copper shells. The moulds of the design to be reproduced are suspended in the vat a from rods or bars arranged across the bath upon metallic strips connected to the negative pole of the electric source. The anode and mould are placed nearly touching one another, the distance apart being greater for a mould of greater relief, and they may be arranged in each of the compartments formed by the partitions d. The electrolyte is caused to circulate in the vat by means of pipes e', e<2> and a centrifugal, reciprocating, or other pump e, and travels in a zig-zag horizontal direction by virtue of the arrangement of the partitions d. so that it sweeps over the surface of the moulds. The solution after circulating through the vat is conducted or forced by means of a pump on to a perforated lead &c. plate f, thus becoming aÙrated, and thence it circulates in a zig-zag vertical direction through a filtering-chamber g, the compartments being charged with granite, gravel, &c. From this chamber, the solution passes into a settling-tank g<1>, with a view to the elimination of air bubbles, or the solution may be heated to produce the same effect. The filtered solution may be circulated through the vat a by means of the pipe e<3> and pump e or by other means. The pipes e', e<3> are furnished with cocks e<o>, e<x> to regulate the flow of liquid through the vat. The exit channels a<1> of the vat may be provided with sluice gates a'.
Patent GB-190414627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Trouser Clips for Cyclists and others.
Inventor: GRAEFE HERMANN
Filed: 1904-06-29
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 1 4 , 6 2 7 . Grõfe, H., and Kaiser, P. June 29. Trouser clips.-A trouser clip for cyclists consists of upper and lower elastic bands 1 adapted to be passed round the leg and fastened by pushbuttons 3. The bands 1 are connected together by bars 2 of steel, whalebone, horn, celluloid, &c., which bars may be covered with fabric or may be painted or enamelled. The bars are preferably connected to the bands by rivets 4.
Patent GB-190416646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Governor and Valve Gear for Steam Engines.
Inventor: WEDRICK FELIX
Filed: 1904-07-28
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 16,646. Wedrick, F. July 28. Valve gear.-The valve-rod 16, Figs. 1 and 3, is attached to the eccentric-rod, the end of which slides in an adjustable slot under the action of the governor. The band-operated rod 19 adjusts the slot through the medium of two springs bearing upon the ear 20. The slot is mounted upon the shaft 9, at the end of which is a crank arm actuated by the governor through the block 42, shown separately in Fig. 4. A slidable sleeve 30 on the main shaft drives the disc 27 which supports the balls ; on raising the block, the inclination of the slot is altered, and thus the lead of the valve adjusted.
Patent GB-190416999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gullies
Inventor: WOODHOUSE ALFRED
Filed: 1904-08-03
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 16,999. Woodhouse, A. Aug. 3. Gully traps.-To facilitate renewal and prevent oscillation, the grate b is fitted with a gravity catch f. In removing the grate, the part f<1> is raised by a hook and the catch released, and the end of the grate is raised ; the projecting end d is then withdrawn from the recess e.
Patent GB-190417781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Process and Apparatus for Cross-rolling Tubular Bodies or Blanks.
Inventor: NICHOLSON JOHN HANCOCK
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 17,781. Nicholson, J. H. Aug. 16. Rolling. - Rolls for cross - rolling tubes are shown in Figs. 1 and 1<a>. The mandrel - bar E carries three independently - rotatable mandrels B, C, D, and the rolls G, H have a number of conical or conoidal surfaces which coact with these mandrels, roliing and reducing the heated metal in a single pass. Guides J, K are provided, profiled in the same way as the rolls. To produce a feeding effect, the rolls are skewed, or the metal may be forced through by a ram. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, disc rolls are used, the exterior surfaces 20, 21 being adjustable and provided with washers 23, 24 to adjust the pass or compensate for wear. In some cases, the mandrel C is dispensed with. For thinning the walls of tubes, the mandrel B is dispensed with and three tapered mandrels C and a parallel one D used.
Patent GB-190429457-A (GB)
Title: Improved Lathe for Velvet and Plain Ribbon Looms.
Inventor: BOUCHET LAURENT NOEL
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 29,457. Bouchet, L. N. Jan. 6, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Swivel looms; lays; picking-motions.-Consists of a lay for velvet and plain ribbon looms, which is constructed so that it may be readily adapted for weaving any number of pieces from four to thirty-two. On the upper side of the lay-beam A, a groove a, Fig. 3, is formed by two straight iron bars, of which one a<1> has graduations corresponding to the number of pieces to be woven. In the groove slide the end cramps D of each piece, the cramps being provided with guide-tenons, and being fixed in the required positions in the groove a by bolts. The cramps D are provided with pinions which are operated by a reciprocating rack F, which slides in a groove e in the lay, the length of stroke of the rack being variable to suit the number of pieces woven. The pinions act in turn to reciprocate the shuttles. When a small number of pieces is to be woven, intermediate cramps E are secured in the groove a, as shown at the upper end of Fig. 1, in which the lay is shown arranged for weaving four and thirty-two pieces at its upper and lower ends repectively. The cramps E are similar to the cramps D, but have no pinions. The reeds P, P<1>, of suitable length, are fitted in grooves in the lay and in an upper rail C, and are secured in position by small cork wedges. The rail C is carried by supports B, fixed in suitable places in a slide b at the back of the lay.
Patent GB-190513284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Lifting Hay and the like Material.
Inventor: READING FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-06-28
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 13,284. Reading, F. June 28. Cranes; winches.-The winding-gear of a derrick or crane employed for lifting hay &c. on to a stack is preferably mounted upon a wheeled carriage q. The hoisting-rope a passes from the derrick to a drum b. The drum b is driven from the engine n through belts o, e and pulleys p,f, mounted on a common shaft g. The belt e is so tensioned by a jockey pulley h, rocked by a hand lever j or footlever k that the load may be temporarily sustained in its elevated position or released so as to fall on to the stack. A brake l is also supplied. In a modification, the belt e is dispensed with, and the jockey pulley h becomes a friction pulley. A suitable covering is provided so that the carriage may be employed as a shepherd's hut when not otherwise required. Fast and loose pulleys may be used with the belt o.
Patent GB-190517695-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for use in connection with Wet and Dry Bulb Thermometers for Indicating Coming Frost.
Inventor: BERNEL LUCIEN-HIPPOLYTE
Filed: 1905-09-01
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 17,695. Bernel [dit Bernel-Bourette], L.-H. Sept. 3,1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Hygrometers.-Apparatus is provided for indicating coming frost without the necessity of consulting dew-point tables. The pointer e is set on the scale g to the reading of the wet-bulb thermometer, and the point at which it crosses the horizontal line corresponding to the reading of the dry thermometer is observed. If this point is in the zone D, a frost will take place. A "danger " zone " E is provided to allow for sudden changes in temperature. The limits of the zones can be determined from dew-point tables.
Patent GB-190526640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MILLINGTON ERNEST HENRY
Filed: 1905-12-21
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 26,640. Millington, E. H. Dec. 21. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the construction of the longitudinal side members of the frame, and in cludes also improvements in bearings for the pins of the springs, and the connexion to the transverse members. Each longitudinal member consists of a single piece of sheet metal, one end of which is shown in Fig. 1, and which is so cut that, when bent into shape, as shown in plan in Fig. 2, the middle part of the member between the end transverse members is of a channel section with the open side inwards, while the end parts are of channel section with the open side downwards, or of box section, as shown in Fig. 6, which represents a section on the line x<1>-x<1>, Fig. 2. The ends of the side members are bent downwards, and each vertical side member is fitted with a steel bush or thimble of the form shown in Fig. 8, to provide sufficient bearing-surface for the pins carrying the ends of the springs. The nut u is screwed on to a part of the head s. The transverse member n is fixed in place by means of rivets o as usual, and is further riveted to a tongue e forming part of the side member.
Patent GB-190600038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Solidified Petroleum for use as Fuel.
Inventor: STILLESEN JOB MORTEN AUGUST
Filed: 1906-01-01
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 38. Stillesen, J. M. A. Jan. 1. Solidifying oils.-Petroleum is solidified for use as fuel by admixture with crude turpentine or resin, soap, and a solution of caustic alkali. The soap may be added in the form of sodium stearate or palmitate, or may be formed during the process of manufacture by using tallow or palm oil as an ingredient. The caustic alkali may be partially replaced by an alkaline carbonate. The product can be fed into ordinary furnaces like coals.
Patent GB-190602375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Miners Safety and other Enclosed Portable Lamps.
Inventor: HAILWOOD ERNEST ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-01-31
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 2375. Hailwood, E. A. Jan. 31. Miners' safety lamps. - To minimize shadow, the reservoir M is made semi-annular on one side of the base ring C or the middle ring, or as an annular vessel around the middle ring, or as a small vessel within the glass cylinder E either centrally or excentrally.The wick - tube N is bent to bring the flame into a convenient position. A glass lens D is placed at the base of the lamp. The various parts may be locked by magnetically - released spring bolts S. The sparking conductor T<4>, the wick raiser T<1>, and the wick snuffer T<2> are arranged in one piece, which may take various forms, moving within an insulated sheath T<5>. A coiled spring may be inserted between the glass cylinder and the middle ring.
Patent GB-190603903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Hangers for Garments.
Inventor: JONES WALTER MARWOOD
Filed: 1906-02-16
Granted: 1907-02-16
Abstract: 3903. Jones, W. M. Feb. 16. Clothes-hanging apparatus which prevents the garments suspended thereby from getting soiled is made by attaching to a device such as a double hook a, a', a<2>, Fig. 3, a cover e, Fig. 1, made of holland, calico, or like dust-proof material, which surrounds the skirt, jacket, or other article of dress, and thus prevents dust from settling thereon. The lower end of the cover is provided with a drawstring f and a sachet h containing camphor or the like, and the draw-string is drawn up and tied round the sachet so as to make a dust-proof seal, the loose end of the string f being then preferably passed through a loop on the outside of the cover. The top of the covering is made dust-tight in any convenient way, preferably by clamping it between two disks c, c<1>, Fig. 3, one c<1> of which is hollowed to receive the upper edge of the covering, by means of a fly-nut and shoulder d on the screwed shank b of the suspending-hooks.
Patent GB-190607270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw-down Valves.
Inventor: MILLS CLAUDE KENNEDY
Filed: 1906-03-26
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 7270. Mills, C. K., [Brunswick Refrigerating Co.]. March 26. Lift valves; casings; strainers for valves and cocks.- Relates to screwdown valves specially applicable for ammonia refrigerating-machines. The valve is made of solid "stock" with a centre bore preferably of three successively increasing diameters, as shown in Fig. 1, and with inclined inlet and outlet borings 6, 7. The inlet and outlet pipes 9, 10 are secured to the casing by. means of tie-plates 11, Figs. 1 and 2, and tie-bolts 12, the joints being formed by annular flanges 14 and gasket 16. The screwed part of the stem 20 works in a bushing or nut 22 which is held in place against the shoulder 5 by a screw pin 23, and by the packing washers 26, the packing being compressed by a gland 27 and a screwed cap 28. In a modification, the stem screws into the outer cap 28 and the packing washers 26 are placed under the gland. A screen is also placed in the inlet 6 to exclude foreign matter from the valve. The valves may be readily ground by removing the packing. The two screw-threads 'in the outer cap of the modified valve may be of the same pitch so that the cap is removable without altering the position of the valve.
Patent GB-190607323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Candlesticks
Inventor: WEBSTER WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1906-03-27
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 7323. Webster, W. H. March 27. Candle holders and save-alls; candlesticks.-In candlesticks with save-all devices especially those of the type described in Specification No. 7434, A.D. 1905, the candle rests on a constriction C formed in, and approximately equal to, one-third the diameter of the ventilated holder A, the upper part of which, in a modification, is composed of resilient or like fingers attached to the dish B. The remnant of the wick sinks through the hole C<1> and, supported by its edges, rests in a depression D of the same diameter as the hole C<1>. The depression D may be utilized to crimp 'the holder upon a base H.
Patent GB-190616614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Vehicles for Carrying and Distributing Water and other Liquids and for the Collection of Street and other Refuse
Inventor: ROWE GEORGE
Filed: 1906-07-23
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 16,614. Rowe, G. July 23. Watering-carts. -The bodies of wagons, carts, vans, and like vehicles for carrying and distributing water and other liquids are made of wrought iron, steel, or other material, and are shaped in cross- section with' the sides vertical and the top and bottom in the form of circular segments in order that the body may be kept low to facilitate filling, while allowing the side timbers of the underframe to come above the front wheels. The rear end of the vehicle is closed by a metal plate 5 removably attached by screws, rubber packing being provided to make the joint water-tight. Cylindrical dis- tributing-boxes 2, having sprayers 6, are connected by pipes 3 to a central box 4 attached to the plate 5. The outflow of liquid is regulated by pistons 7, Fig. 5, having cup-leathers, rubber rings, or other packing, and connected by rods 8 and bell-crank levers to a hand-lever operated by the driver. The rods 8 pass through tubes 9 which extend above the level of the liquid within the vehicle, and the distributing-boxes are fitted with hinged doors fastened by wing-nuts and screws. In a modifica- tion, the sprayers are arranged in an inclined position between the front and rear wheels.
Patent GB-190618813-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of, and Means for Attaching Inflated Tyres to Motor Car and the like Wheels.
Inventor: FINLAY ROBERT
Filed: 1906-08-22
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 18,813. Finlay, R. Aug. 22. Felloes or rims.-The detachable tyre-carrying rim b and fixed rim portion f, g have corresponding tapered surfaces and are connected by means of transverse bolts h sealed in the two rim members. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications Nos. 18,737 and 23,123, A.D. 1902.]
Patent GB-190620791-A (GB)
Title: Variable Speed Gear.
Inventor: AHLQUIST KARL
Filed: 1906-09-19
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 20,791. Ahlquist, R. Sept. 19. Variable-speed and reversing gearing.-Relates to change-speed toothed gearing in which the changes in speed are effected gradually. A pinion 2 upon a driving-shaft 1 constantly drives two toothed cones 5, 6, Figs. 1 and 6, which are formed with cylindrical gear portions connected by toothed spirals. The cones 5, 6 are mounted so that their axes revolve around the shaft 1, and normally they both mesh with a wheel 4 on a driven shaft 3. During changing-speed, the wheel 4 sliding longitudinally passes along the spirals and engages one or other of the cones 5, 6 alone for increasing or decreasing the velocity - ratio, respectively. The shafts 7 of the cones are revolved about the shaft 1 and about a shaft 8 in line therewith by two independently-actuated supports, of which one 11<a> for the cone 6 is shown in Fig. 3. The support 11<a> is operated by a pin 9<a> sliding in the cam-path shown on the left of the developed cam 12, Fig. 4. The support for the cone 5 is similarly operated by a pin sliding in the cam-path on the right. The cam 12 is carried on a slide 13, which also carries a bracket 15 extending to a clutch 16 sliding on a feather &c. on the shaft 3. The wheel 4 is held against the clutch 16 by a rod 17 surrounded by a spring. The shafts 7 of the cones are provided with screwed drums 10<a> &c., and each drum is capable of being engaged to actuate the slide 13 by one of two pins 18<a> &c. carried by the slide, according as the first or the second step of the change in speed is being effected. Levers 20, 21 communicate with the supports 11<a> &c. so that in changing speed, as either lever is struck by a handle 19 moving from side to side, one of the cones 5, 6 is moved clear of the wheel 4. Simultaneously one of the pins 18<a> &c. actuates the slide 13 and cam 12. When the wheel 4 is in proper gear positions, the pins 9<a> &e. are in the transverse grooves in the cam 12, both cones are in gear, and the handle 19 is in a central position. The handle 19 extends to, and is controlled by, a special guide 23, having stops m, n, o, corresponding to the first and second reductions in speed and to the reversal, respectively. The reversal is carried out by the clutch 16 moving so far to the left that the rod 17 strikes the casing and causes the wheel 4 to be disconnected. Further movement causes a pin 30 to be engaged and carried to the left, carrying with it a rod 23 inside the shaft 3 and a clutch 24 which slides on the shaft 3. A wheel 25, which meshes with a pinion 27 fast on the shaft 1, thus becomes clutched to the shaft 3 which is driven in the reverse direction. According to the Provisional Specification, a gear cone may be used directly upon either the driving or the driven shaft.