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Patent GB-190309618-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rotary Steam Engine.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-04-28
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 9618. Thompson, W. P., [Duysens, T., and Klijnen, P.]. April 28. Annularchamber type of steam engines. The annular chamber 4 is divided into compartments by two abutments 5, which have curved ends adapted to push the steam-pressed piston vanes 17 into the piston drum 6. Each piston vane is provided with a rocking admission and expansion valve 20. The valves are pivoted in the side walls 15 of the piston drum, these walls being packed with spring rings 16. Each valve has a crank-arm 22 adapted to be rocked by a curved guide 26 on an adjustable rod 23 regulated by a handle 24. The rocking of the valve regulates the extent to which steam can pass from the inlet 3 through the branched passages 19 in the piston drum and then through the cut-away part of the valve to the working-chamber.
Patent GB-190310704-A (GB)
Title: Improved Feeding Device for Fishes
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-05-11
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 10,704. Soult, A. J., [Linke, R.]. May 11. Fish culture.-Relates to the feeding of fishes in fish culture. In order to prevent the food substance from falling to the bottom and fouling the tank, and to secure certain other advantages, the fish food is spread in an adhesive state on a removable support of wood, earthenware, or other material.
Patent GB-190312086-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Holding or Supporting Music and the like
Inventor: KOSTER CHRISTIAN AUGUST FERDIN
Filed: 1903-05-27
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 12,086. K¾ster, C. A. F. May 27. Leaf-holders.-A leafholder, for music or books, has a spring f, Fig. 2, riveted to the back of a plate a and arranged to act on a nose c of a pin b, thereby pressing the pin, which is attached to the plate in bearings d, against the centre of the face of the plate. The plate may be attached, at its upper end, to a stand or piano.
Patent GB-190312311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Steering Gear
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-05-29
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 12,311. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. May 29. Steering-gear. -Relates to means for producing a predetermined movement at a distant point, described with reference to steering ships. A controller C, fitted with contact strips of different lengths connected to one another, is connected to the steering-wheel P. The strip A passes entirely round the cylindrical body of the controller C, and is connected to the main 14. The other strips are each connected, by means of the cable 15, to corresponding contacts 1, 2, 3 ... From the rudder R extends an arm fitted with brushes 16, 17 moving over the contacts 1, 2, 3 ... The brushes 16, 17 are each connected to the main 25 through electromagnetic switches. These switches regulate the supply of current to the motor M, which operates the rudder R by the gearing shown. The motor M is provided with a brake B, which is operated, when no current is flowing, by the springs 22. The movement of the controller charges the contacts with which the brushes 16, 17 engage. As shown, the contacts 1 to 5 are charged, the remainder being dead. The current therefore passes through the brush 16 and the switch 36 to the main 25, causing the switch 36 to take up the position shown. Since no current passes through the brush 17, the switch 27 remains in contact with the lower contact 28, and no current passes through the motor. Should a current pass through the brush 17, the switch 27 makes contact with the contact 29, and a current passes by way of the plate 38, wire 48, to the motor and back to the main 14. The motor then rotates until the brush 17 once more is on a dead contact while the brush 16 is on a live contact. Should both the brushes be on dead contacts, both switches will be down and the motor will be driven in the opposite direction until one brush is on a live contact and the other on a dead one, in which position only the rudder is stationary.
Patent GB-190313634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Harvesting Beets
Inventor: CONNER GEORGE FURMAN
Filed: 1903-06-18
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 13,634. Conner, G. F. June 18. Crops, root, digging-machines for.-Relates to a machine for harvesting beet-roots. The main frame 3 is carried on an axle 2, on which the traction wheels 1 are adjustably mounted and to which they are connected by ratchet-and-pawl mechanism. The front frame 4 carrying the draught arrangements is pivoted to the frame 3, and further connected thereto by links operated by a hand-lever to adjust the two frames. The digging-tools consist of two grooved cones 24, 24 mounted on the shafts 17, 18 geared together and driven from the main axle 2 by the gearing shown. The directions of the outside faces of the cones, as shown by the dotted lines 25, are parallel to the line of travel of the machine. The shafts 17, 18 are suspended from a frame 13 pivoted on the shaft 9 and adjustable relatively to the main frame 3. The shafts 17, 18 can be rocked transversely so that the beets may be thrown over either cone 24, to form a regular row at either side of the machine. This transverse rocking is effected by a hand-lever 12 acting on a yoke frame 21 in which the shafts are journalled.
Patent GB-190317360-A (GB)
Title: Zither or like Stringed Instrument with Striking Hammers Operated by Keys.
Inventor: REICHELT CARL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1903-08-10
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 17,360. Reichelt, C. F. Aug. 10. Zithers ; instruments with sonorous strings.-A zither or similar stringed instrument is provided with a striking device comprising the hammer levers g arranged in the casing a below the striking- keys band oscillating about the transverse support d. The downward bent arms g' of the levers g are furnished with the pads i to effect the damping of the strings after each striking action. The levers g and keys bare returned to their normal positions by the springs f fixed between the transverse support q and the lever arms.
Patent GB-190320189-A (GB)
Title: A Method of, and Means for, Polishing, Cleaning, Burnishing, Scratch-brushing and Performing Analogous Operations upon Various Articles and Goods
Inventor: ROUND ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-09-19
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 20,189. Round, A. Sept. 19. Rumbles.- Chains and intricate metallic articles are scoured, cleaned, brushed, burnished, and prepared and finished generally, by tumbling or shaking them in a barrel carrying brushes, polishing-mops, or abrading-appliances. The walls of the tumbling-barrel shown in section in Fig. 3 are lined with brushes of fibre, bristle, or wire, mounted upon panels e<1> which may be detachably secured by nuts and bolts &c. or by sliding them into dovetail &c. grooves. If the edges are provided with suitable bevels, the insertion of the last panel will hold the rest in place. The brushes may be carried on a series of annular segments fitting in the barrel. Brushes are also applied to the ends of the barrel, one end being removable. Instead of brushes, linings of felt &c., treated with emery &c., may be used, or combinations of bristle work with felt or textile polishing-fabric, or linings of emery cloth &c., or slabs &c. of abrading material. In a modification one or more spindles rotating relatively to, and mounted inside the barrel, carry bristles or other means for brushing or polishing. Fig. 6 shows a brush carried by a sleeve j detachably connected by screws k to the spindle i on which the barrel is mounted. Such spindles may be rotated relatively to the barrel by suitable gear, driven from, or independent of, the barrel. The barrel linings may be dispensed with if required. The improvements may be applied to tumbling-barrels &c. having open tops, and the barrels &c. may be adapted for holding water, soapsuds, &c.
Patent GB-190322785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Storage Battery Plates.
Inventor: SMITH EDWARD WANTON
Filed: 1903-10-21
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 22,785. Smith, E. W. Sept. 10, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Secondary batteries.-Relates to electrodes built up of a lead grid, with the active material 5 protected by perforated sheets 3. The grid is made in two parts 1, 2 meeting at or near the middle of the plate and provided with projections 4 cast so as to engage with recessed parts or grooves 10 in the perforated cover-plates 3. The two parts of the grid are locked by rivets in three ways, viz.:-(1) a rivet 6, Fig. 1, projecting from one half of the grid penetrates an opening in the other half; (2) a "dowel" rivet 7, Fig. 2, attached to one portion fits tightly by pressure into a socket in the other ; (3) the rivet is separate and extends through holes in both parts. The grid may be constructed in one part instead of two, the cast projections 4 being on one side only.
Patent GB-190324129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Structure of Alternators.
Inventor: ZANI ARNALDO PAOLO
Filed: 1903-11-06
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 24,129. Zani, A. P. Nov. 6. Field magnets.- In order to reduce the flux density at the joints in alternators in which cores are jointed to a castiron flywheel rotor or stator, a ring or discs or the like of metal of high permeability is or are cast in the periphery of the flywheel. Figs. 1 and 2 show one arrangement. A ring a is cast in the rim of the flywheel b, and the surface machined. The cores care secured by bolts d. Instead of a continuous ring, segments or discs may be employed.
Patent GB-190324163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands for Displaying Hats and the like.
Inventor: BRAIME WILLAIM
Filed: 1903-11-07
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 24,163. Braime, W. Nov. 7. Displaying.-Relates to a device for displaying hats and the like, which holds the hats &c. securely at any desired angle. Upon the usual telescoping arrangement c, a, attached to a base and provided with a set-screw d, is slipped the cap e carrying the horizontal tube f by the pivoting arrangement g. The adaptable wires p, q, actuated by the spring m, hold the hat by gentle pressure against the inside thereof, and are withdrawn, when necessary, by the triggers h, i moving in a slot in the tube f. In a modification of the swivelling arrangement, the tube f is rotatable in a sleeve, and is secured therein by a set-screw. The sleeve may be fixed to a small rod which drops or screws into a socket in the rod c.
Patent GB-190326779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Annular Moulds for Treating Sugar by Centrifugal Action.
Inventor: LAFEUILLE JULES CHARLES FERNAN
Filed: 1903-12-07
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 26,779. Lafeuille, J. C. F. Dec. 7. Casting.-Sugar moulds, contained in the chamber a of a centrifugal machine, are cooled by means of water supplied through the pipe b, which is connected by the union c to the pipes e, f, g, h, for the supply of water at the various temperatures required. The cooling of the sugar prior to the clarifying operation is thus accelerated. The water overflows by means of a pipe i, and may be discharged through the valve after the cooling is complete. Baffles may be placed in the chamber a to ensure a uniform circulation.
Patent GB-190403071-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coupling-Link for Shackling Rolling-stock of Railways Tramways and the like
Inventor: HUGHES GEORGE RICHARD
Filed: 1904-02-08
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 3071. Hughes, G. R. Feb. 8. Couplings, non- automatic.-0 r d i n a r y chain couplings of railway and tramway rolling- stock are provided with a coupling link so arranged that vehicles can be coupled and uncoupled by a shunter's pole, thus obviating the necessity of the operator going between the vehicles. The weighted link A has curved angles F, G, which keep the oval links in horizontal position. For coupling vehicles, the link C is placed over the hook D, and then by pressing on the stem of the link A with the pole, or by a slight backward motion of the locomotive, the link A is dropped so that it tightens the coupling. To disconnect the vehicles, the stem of the link is pressed with the pole, so that the link assumes the diagonal position shown ; the link C can then be removed.
Patent GB-190406045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Supports for Street Decoration
Inventor: WILKINS FREDERICK ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-03-11
Granted: 1904-11-18
Abstract: 6045. Wilkins, F. A. March 11. Posts.- To susp e n d decorations over a street, frameworks of wood or bamboo are attached to electric light standards, poles, or masts. The framework is triangular, Fig. 2, or curved, Fig. 3, and is filled up with tape or other trelliswork.
Patent GB-190406244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers
Inventor: HINDLEY EDMUND SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-03-15
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 6244. Hindley, E. S., Hindley, L. A., Hindley, H. D., and Stanford, W. March 15. Steam-generator fireboxes.-In steam boilers of the locomotive type, particularly those used for motor vehicles and launches, the water level is maintained above the barrel portion of the boiler so that the internal firebox and tubes are not uncovered when the engine is ascending an incline. The barrel C is arranged as low as possible, and the external firebox A is extended upwardly, the water level being normally at P, M. Fuel is fed to the internal firebox B through a tube D, which has a cover K and may be lined with metal or asbestos or both. If the fireboxes are rectangular in cross-section, the crown of the internal firebox may be arched, when stays will not be necessary.
Patent GB-190407763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-escapes and the like:
Inventor: AGOSTINO BASILE
Filed: 1904-04-02
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 7763. Agostino, B. April 2. Ladders for fireescapes. The bars n<3> of the ladder n are strengthened by metal tubes n<4> outside them, and are attached to links at the sides.
Patent GB-190410066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Blocks and Briquettes for the Production of Steel and other Metals, and for Fuel.
Inventor: STRONG ROBERT FERGUSSON
Filed: 1904-05-02
Granted: 1905-05-02
Abstract: 10,066. Strong, R. F. May 2. Fuel.-Briquettes are made from fuel or iron, silver, copper, or other ores mixed with lime or other calcined earth, wood tar, and sodium or other soluble silicate in stated proportions. Coal or charcoal is preferably combined with ore briquettes, together with limestone as a flux if required, and alumina is added for this purpose when iron sands or other gritty ores are used. Anthracite, bituminous coal, lignite, peat, and charcoal may be used for the fuel briquettes. The ore or fuel and lime, and alumina when used, are ground and mixed, and the tar and silicate then added.
Patent GB-190412743-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Bronzing Machines.
Inventor: GARDNER DOUGLAS
Filed: 1904-06-06
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 12,743. Gardner, D., and Newton, J. O. June 6. Bronzing. - The paper with the adhesive applied is passed under transversely - reci - procating troughs A containing the bronze powder, which percolates through chamois leather, flannel, or other suitable material B forming the bottom thereof. Dusting is effected by contact of the paper with a reciprocating trough L, the top of which is covered with chamois leather &c. B, the surplus powder percolating through the leather &c. and falling into the trough. Perforated sheet metal C, Fig. 1, forms a support for the leather &c. Fig. 3 shows two troughs A applied to the surface of the cylinder X of a rotary bronzing machine, the troughs being supported in carriers D reciprocated by arms H extending from a rock-shaft I.
Patent GB-190413842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Fertilizers and Cattle Foods.
Inventor: MEUSEL EDUARD
Filed: 1904-06-18
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 13,842. Meusel, E. June 18. Manures.-A manure containing ferric phosphate is obtained by treating bone dust, deglutinated bone dust, bone charcoal, or precipitated calcium phosphate with solutions of ferric sulphate, chloride, or nitrate or with free acid.
Patent GB-190418404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Continuous Combustion Turbines
Inventor: KERR CHARLES VOLNEY
Filed: 1904-08-25
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 18,404. Kerr, C. V. Aug. 25. Gas turbines. - Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section of a part of a continuous combustion turbine. The gas is supplied by a rotary compressor 11 on the same shaft as the turbine, and the air is supplied by a rotary compressor 12 also on the same shaft. The supply of air and gas is regulated by valves 7, 8, and the mixture is delivered to a burner tube 3, provided with a perforated plate 41 to prevent back-firing. The gas is completely burned in the chamber 15, being ignited at starting by an electric sparking- device 40, and the products escape to a cooling- chamber 2 to which an additional supply of air is supplied by the compressor 12 through a pipe 14 provided with a regulating-valve 16 on the same stem as the valves 7, 8. The gas supplied to the turbine is thus reduced to a suitable working temperature. Fig. 6 shows the method of securing the turbine nozzles in the stage walls so that they are easily removable, and Figs. 8 and 7 show the form of the blades or buckets 49. The nozzle 45 is placed in an opening in the stage wall 41 and is held in place by a cage 47, which again is secured by a nut 54 screwed into a flanged boss 51, bolted to the turbine casing. Packing 55 is placed between the nut and the cage. A screwed stem 56 carries the nozzle valve. The valves 7, 8, 16 are on one spindle 17, Fig. 2, which is raised and lowered by a drum governor driven by a chain 28, Figs. 2 and 3. The weighted arms 30 are pivoted. at 32, and their outward movement is resisted by springs. Their movements are conveyed by links 34 to arms on a sleeve 26, Fig. 2, which has an inclined slot to receive a pin projecting from a sleeve 21 carrying a pair of bevel pinions 22, 23. When the speed of the turbine varies from the normal, one or other of these bevel pinions is placed in gear with the wheel 18, and, by means of the screw 19 and nut 20, the valve spindle 17 is raised or lowered. The nut 20 is screwed on to the spindle to allow of adjustment. The air and gas compressors are in stages each of which has rotating vanes 60 fixed between a disc 61 and a ring, and stationary vanes 63 carried by the partitions 64.
Patent GB-190424881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Feeding and other Bottles.
Inventor: DODD WILLIAM RALPH
Filed: 1904-11-16
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 24,881. Dodd, W. R. Nov. 16. Bottle holders.-Relates to wire holders or stands for feeding-bottles or the like, adapted to hold a bottle in a suitable position for an infant, invalid, or other person. Fig. 2 shows a holder formed from a single piece of wire, bent about its middle to form a small loop a adapted to receive the neck of the bottle. Frem this loop, the wire is bent, as shown, to form front and rear feet b, c, the ends of the wire then being bent upwardly, so as to cross and form a large loop d to receive and grip the larger end of the bottle. A clip is preferably fitted at the rear of the frame, to secure it to a sheet or bedcover. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the rear loop is dispensed with, the holder being formed with springy top sides d adapted to grip and support the bottle, the lower sides e of the frame being sprung apart so as to grip upon the bed clothing, which may be bunched between them. If desired, a rear loop may be formed of a separate piece of wire, as shown in dotted lines. In the form shown in Fig. 5, a cross-bar or rest g is substituted for the front loop a, the bottle being gripped by the sides d of the holder and resting at its rear end upon a preferably resilient rest f. Clips, such as tie-clips, may be provided at various points for clipping the holders to the bedclothes &c. ; or, small loops may be formed in the holders, through which large safety-pins may be passed. The Provisional Specification also states that the loops for receiving and gripping the bottle may be of independent pieces of wire or other material to the framework, such, for instance, as flat or round steel springs. Also, that if it is desired to suspend the holder from the side or rail of a cot, the end of the holder may be formed with a hook, preferably resilient. The wire may be bent into a front loop for the bottle neck, then brought to the rear and bent into, or fitted with, two opposing clips for gripping the rear portion of the bottle, then curved into a large hook and bent twice laterally to form lateral supports, and finally bent into a smaller hook for clipping on to the rail of the cot.
Patent GB-190508617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes of Removing Old Varnish and Paint.
Inventor: GOTTSCHALK AUGUST
Filed: 1905-04-22
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 8617. Gottschalk, A. April 22. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Paints and varnishes, removing.-Objects from which it is required to remove old paint or varnish are submitted to the vapours of a mixture of one or more volatile hydrocarbons, such as benzine &c., and spirit, in a hermetically closed chamber at the ordinary temperature. The paint is scraped off and may be ground with a suitable vehicle and re-used.
Patent GB-190514883-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coal Tippler.
Inventor: BARDILL WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-07-19
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 14,883. Bardill, W., and Radley, J. July 19. Tipping - apparatus.-Relates to means for operating and controlling rotary tipplers for handling coal. The tippler is formed of two end rings a, b, connected by side-plates e, riveted to angle-irons f. The rings are supported on rollers k, and one of them is driven by a pinion m engaging a segmental rack l. The pinion is mounted on a shaft n which is driven through spur gearing by a sprocket-chain. A rod C operated by a lever D carries a fork which is adapted to engage and disengage the pinion by sliding it longitudinally. The rod C is also operated automatically by an inclined surface on the rack l engaging a roller z, which is supported at one end of a horizontal hinged lever w connected to the rod C. When the discharge is completed, the rod C is operated by the inclined surface on the tippler, thus removing the driving- power, and allowing the tippler to return quickly by gravity. In another arrangement described in the Provisional Specification the pinion m is clutched to its shaft by the weight of the wagon, and is automatically de-clutched when the wagon is emptied. When the load on the wagon is piled up, a hinged door F is arranged to close the end of the tippler while the wagon is being tipped. A vertical rod I is connected to the hinge G, and the lower end of the rod is operated by a fixed cam-surface during the rotation of the tippler.