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Patent GB-190312313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Meters
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-05-29
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 12,313. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. May 29. Energy and quantity meters.-A meter is provided with two or more different retarding-apparatus, in order that different loads may be registered at different rates, owing to variation in the retardation as the load changes. The counting-dials may indicate money directly. In one arrangement, the revolving spindle of an ordinary motor energy meter carries two discs in the fields of stationary permanent magnets ; one disc is of magnetic material possessing hysteresis, divided to prevent eddy currents, and affords a constant retardation ; the other disc is conductive but not magnetic, giving retardation proportional to the speed. The meter then registers correctly the excess over a certain load. The rate of the meter may be further varied by providing the spindle with a fixed air fan g<1>, Fig. 1, which causes retardation proportional to the square of the speed. Or air vanes h<3> may be pivoted on arms h<2> of the spindle C, and weighted as shown at h<4> or otherwise, so as to move either outward or inward as the speed increases, causing retardation proportional to a higher or lower power than the square of the speed. Any combination of these devices may be used. Fig. 4 shows an arrangement to give a sudden change in rate at a certain load. The meter spindle C is retarded by the ordinary conductive disc f<3> and stationary magnets M<6>, and also by permanent magnets M<7> revolving relatively to a magnetic disc e<2>. The disc e<2> is carried by a spindle C<2>, which is retarded by a conductive disc f<4> and stationary magnets M<8>. At low speeds, the magnetic parts M<7>, e<2> cause the two shafts C, C' to rotate together, the retardations of the discs f<3>, f<4> being thus added together. Above a certain speed, the retardation produced by the disc f<4> is limited to the constant amount that can be obtained by movement of the magnets M' relatively to the magnetic disc e<2>. In another arrangement, the meter spindle carries a conductive disc in the fields of magnets which are supported by a second spindle ; this is retarded by an air fan, and gears with a second counting- mechanism.
Patent GB-190313648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Retorts for the Manufacture of Gas.
Inventor: HORN GUSTAV
Filed: 1903-06-18
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 13,648. Horn, G. June 18. Gas retorts.-Relates to retorts having channels at the top or bottom or at both, and consists in forming the walls between the retort a and the channels b, c of inclined bars or plates l of metal or refractory material, stepped and spaced apart for the passage of gas. The bars are inclined towards the discharge opening of the retort, so as to prevent any of the charge from falling through between the bars into the channels. The bars l may have flanged ends resting on ledges on the walls of the retort, the upper set being placed loosely on the ledges. The bottom channel c may be used to pass vapour or the like through the layer of coke, on closing the communication between the two channels by the damper f. The vapour is introduced through a pipe e.
Patent GB-190314775-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coupling for Harness.
Inventor: OWEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-03
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 14,775. Owen, W. July 3. Hooks.-The chain I, for connecting the collar O to the yoke M of a reaping, mowing, or harvesting machine, a cultivator, a potato digger, or the like, engages detachably on to a double-pointed hook C.
Patent GB-190314990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments for Key-actuated Musical Instruments.
Inventor: BESSIER VETAL
Filed: 1903-07-06
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 14,990. Bessier, V. July 24, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Automatic instruments.-Pneumatic apparatus for mechanically playing pianos, organs, and like keyboard instruments, is attached so that the instrument may be played in the ordinary way without special adjustment. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus in section, as applied to a piano. Each key A is connected by means of a rod C to the lower board of a pneumatic D, whose upper board is fixed to the base E of the keyboard. A flexible pipe F, passing through a groove A<3> in the key, connects each pneumatic D with the tracker-board G, and another flexible pipe I leads from each pneumatic D to an exhaust chamber J preferably fixed on the underside of the lower board E' of the chamber containing the pneumatics D. The exhaust chamber J is connected with the usual bellows K actuated from pedals by links L. The rod C connecting the key A to the pneumatic D may be fixed at either end, but must be loose at the other end so as to allow the instrument to be played by hand. In the drawing, the rod C is adjustably fixed in an opening A<2> in the key A, and moves freely downwards through the lower board of the pneumatic D. The pneumatics D may be actuated either by suction or by pressure during automatic playing.
Patent GB-190321022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Envelopes or the like.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1903-09-30
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 21,022. Bloxam, A. G., [Tellschow, Gebr.]. Sept. 30. Envelopes.-In envelope-making machines, the position of the folding flap supports 8 may be adjusted to correspond with the position of the angular corner parts a of a mould frame, the construction and operation of which is described in Specification No. 11,913, A.D. 1903. Below the annular setting-disc i for adjusting the position of the corner parts a by means of the pins e sliding in slots k and projecting laterally from, and fixed to, sliding bolts d attached to the parts a and sliding in tubular guides g, is a second annular disc 1, which is similar to the disc i, and is firmly fixed to it by means of pillars 3, but has the slots 2 arranged midway between the slots k on the upper disc, and engaging with pins 7 on the rods 6, which slide in tubular guides 5, and actuate, through the rigidly-fixed flat bars 12, the rods 11. These rods slide in tubular brackets 10 and carry the hinge-parts 8 of the folding flaps 13. The movement of the disc i sets the parts a, and, by means of the disc 1, the flaps 13. The disc i is slit in halves, as shown in Fig. 1, which may be adjusted to form other shapes of rectangular envelopes, and the disc 1 is similarly split at the ends of two of the slots 2, to allow of the same adjustment. As this widens the two split slots, the bolts 6 actuated by them are afterwards held in position in their guides by set-screws 14 or the like.
Patent GB-190323728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Rowlocks.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 23,728. Marks, G. C., [Supple, J. R.]. Nov. 2. B o a t rowlocks. - The rowlock is formed with a stem A, to the upper end of which is pivoted a cross-arm C having at each end a yoke E in which the oar rests. The yokes are equidistant from the pivot D, and may be curved at the sides, or have one or both sides flat to take a non-feathering oar.
Patent GB-190324718-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Inhaler.
Inventor: DECK EDWARD JAMES
Filed: 1903-11-13
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 24,718. Deck, E. J. Nov. 13. Anµsthetics, administering; inhalers.-Between the mask and the gas bag an apparatus is arranged which consists of a compartment for the reception of lint sprayed with anµsthetic and is formed by the two parts B, C. The lint H is prevented from being drawn out by a cage G, Fig. 3, and may be sprayed through a hole I, which is closed on relative motion of the parts B, C. The tube E leads to the gas bag. The mask A fits over the tube D of the box C, and has slots J which engage a pin K, so that the box may be turned by the mask and the latter may be adjusted.
Patent GB-190328212-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Rendering Celluloid Non-inflammable
Inventor: PARKIN WALTER COTTRELL
IPC: C09B62/06
Filed: 1903-12-23
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 28,212. Parkin, W. C., Williams, A., and Casson, T. Dec. 23. Fireproof compositions. - Celluloid for combs, handles, or the like is rendered non-inflammable by mixing it in acetone solution with an alcoholic solution of one or more of the chlorides of magnesium, aluminium, or calcium ; one part of chloride is dissolved in two parts of methylated spirits, and the solution is mixed with a solution of one or two parts of celluloid in three parts of acetone. This mixture is reduced to a powder by evaporation in a still, and subsequent heating in a rotary machine.
Patent GB-190401681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fruit-pickers.
Inventor: ROHR FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-01-22
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 1681. Rohr, F. Jan. 22. Fruit, gathering.-A hand picker for apples, pears, peaches, &c. consists of a staff 1 surmounted by a basket, one half of which 2 is rigidly fixed to the staff, while the other half 3 is hinged. The part 3 is raised, and the basket closed by means of levers from the handle. When the basket is closed, the knife 4 enters a recess in the fixed section of the basket, and severs the stem of the hanging fruit. The fruit rolls into the bag 9, attached by hooks to the pipe 7 leading from the basket.
Patent GB-190402109-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Wheel for Traction Engines, Road Locomotives and the like.
Filed: 1904-01-28
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 2109. Mann, J. H., and Mann's Patent Steam Cart and Wagon Co. Jan. 28. Wheels, metallic with wooden felloes.-Wheels for traction engines, road locomotives, and the like, are constructed as shown in outside and sectional elevation in Figs. 1 and 2 respectively. The tread is formed of a number of wooden segments a, fitted to a cast metal centre having hub b, spokes c, and polygonal rim d, the wooden segments being preferably arranged with the grain of the wood radial. The segments are secured in place by screws passing through the metal rim d, or by bolts e inserted from the outside Plates f are clamped against the sides of the wooden segments, by bolts g passing through circular holes in the segments, and through slots h in the plates. The adjacent ends of the plates either overlap, or are at such a distance apart that the plates may be clamped nearer the centre of the wheel as the wooden segments wear down. The plates may be further secured by bolts i passing through bosses formed in the metal rim d at the junction with the arms c, and through one of several holes n placed close together in the plate, the holes being a substitute for a slot. Sheet-metal cover pieces may be fitted over the gaps left between the plates. The Provisional Specification states also, that an annular ring may be clamped against each side of the blocks, and, either the blocks packed out as they wear down, or the annular rings allowed to wear down with the blocks.
Patent GB-190404297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Expansible Fluid Turbines
Inventor: LANNING JAMES KELLY
Filed: 1904-02-20
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 4297. Lake, H. H., [Lanning, J. K.]. Feb. 20. Steam &c. turbines.- An elastic fluid turbine wheel having two laterally - arranged rings of vanes is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The turbine wheel D<2> has a hub D<1> working in a lubricating- chamber B'‹ and has on each side a pheripheral ring of vanes D<4>. The casing H is built up of annular parts formed with pockets n<8> and has a steam inlet G at the top and an exhaust G' at the bottom. The arrangement of the pockets is such that the entering steam divides into two streams each of which pursues a serpentine course through the pockets and through the two sets of vanes alternately until it reaches the exhaust. The pockets are graduated in size to allow for expansion. Leakage is prevented by forming straight grooves B<12> in the casing adjacent to the disc of the wheel and adapted to receive condensation water.
Patent GB-190405989-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Starting Device for Compound Steam Engines
Inventor: HALLEY GEORGE HALLEY
Filed: 1904-03-11
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 5989. Halley, G. H. March 11. Compound engines; starting.-Compound engines, particularly those of motor cars, are fitted with valves by which they can be worked simple at starting, or when heavily loaded. The high and low pressure cylinders are connected by a pipe or casing a with which they communicate through orifices b, c. The steam passes from the highpressure cylinder to the low-pressure cylinder through an orifice guarded by a non-return valve k steadied by a dash-pot. When working simple, as shown, slide valves f, g connected and operated by a rod are moved to the right and uncover a port h by which the exhaust from the high pressure cylinder passes through a port x to the atmosphere, and also a port i by which boiler steam entering by a pipe y passes to the low-pressure cylinder. The pressure of the boiler steam keeps the valve k closed.
Patent GB-190412772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Obturating Pads or Gas-checks for Breech Loading Ordnance.
Inventor: HOLDEN HENRY CAPEL LOFFT
Filed: 1904-06-06
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 12,772. Holden, H. C. L. June 6. Ordnance breech mechanism.-The plastic material of obturating-pads is made of asbestos mixed with rape oil or other oil of high flashing-point and low freezing-point, instead of with mutton suet or other animal fat.
Patent GB-190413455-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Coupling for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: CASTRO MAURITS HENRIQUEZ DE
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 13,455. Castro, M. H. de. June 14. Couplings, automatic.-When two vehicles come together, the projecting link C on each coupling- head strikes a catch G and pushes it back so as to release a horizontal spring pin E, which then flies out and enters the opening of the link. Uncoupling is effected by turning the coupling-head about the axis H until the pin is disengaged from the link. The head is turned by a slotted lever arm H' with which engages, by a spherical joint, a screwed cross-shaft I which can be rotated from the side of the vehicle. The coupling-head is supported in a forked frame bolted to the ordinary draw-bar. The coupling-link is provided with a renewable working face L.
Patent GB-190416889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Window Sashes.
Inventor: LEZIUS MAX
Filed: 1904-08-02
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 16,889. Lezius, M. Aug. 2. Windows.-Reversible sashes are made with horizontal pivots a, b, resting, normally, in inclined offshoots 4, 5 of the channels 3, in which they move up and down when the sashes are raised or lowered. Spring-pressed bolts E on the tops of the sashes are disengaged when the sashes are to be reversed, but otherwise they take into channelplates 6 communicating with the passages 3 and act as further guides for the sashes. To prevent undesired pivoting, posts G, Fig. 5, are provided, which, when the sashes are to be swung, are turned out of the way into recesses by the action of a double rack and pinion h, H operating ratchetwheels g<1> on the bottoms of the posts. The shaft 12 of the pinion 10 between the two parts of the rack is rotated by a handle 13 from inside the building and, when a tooth 14 on it engages in a recess 15 in the hub of a ratchet-wheel 17, the pawl 20 on this wheel only allows the posts to be turned into their locking position. Buttons on the projections a, b are detachably connected to the cords D of the counterweights d.
Patent GB-190417174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in certain Jacquard Uprights.
Inventor: MACKINTOSH HARRY
Filed: 1904-08-05
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 17,174. Mackintosh, H. Aug. 5. Jacquards. - Uprights for double-lift open-shed jacquards are formed with perches or dwell-hooks 3 in the manner shown, instead of in the manner described in Specification No. 10,121, A.D. 1903. The upper part of the limb 5 is continued upwards from the crown of the dwell-hook in line with the lower portion. The back limb is inclined downwards towards the limb 5, to bring the point of connection of the neckband more vertically under the dwell-hook.
Patent GB-190418307-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tap or Cock.
Filed: 1904-08-24
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 18,307. Palatine Engineering Co., and Richards, G. B. Aug. 24. Plug cocks; actuating valves and cooks.-A. spring is arranged to keep a conical plug cock pressed on its seat. A spindle D projects from the narrower end of the plug, and the formation of the casing provides an annular space around the spindle. The spindle D is square in section and receives a cap E which makes a working fit with the casing. Suitable packing-rings may be disposed in the inner wall of the cap or the outer wall of the casing. A helical spring G, in compressing, tends to keep the plug well seated. The opposite end of the casing is closed by a cap C. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the cap is dispensed with and the upper end of the spring bears upon the rings H. The valve is actuated by worm-wheel gearing N, M, L. A setscrew 0 is arranged to engage the end of the spindle so that the valve may be eased off its seat while being turned. The position of the spring protects it from contact with the fluids which pass through the cock.
Patent GB-190419411-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of Dialkylated Barbituric Acids.
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1904-09-08
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 19,411. Zimmermann, A., [Chemische Fabrik auf Actien (vorm E. Schering)]. Sept. 8. Medicinal preparations.-Dialkyl barbituric acids, such as dimethyl and diethyl barbituric acids, the preparation of which is described, are used in medicine as soporifics.
Patent GB-190422901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Additions to Heat Radiators for Hot Water or Steam.
Inventor: PRIOR JAMES DAMREL
Filed: 1904-10-24
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 22,901. Prior, J. D. Oct. 24. Drying and airing clothes; clothes frames or racks.- Radiators for heating buildings are fitted up to serve also for drying and airing clothes, boots, linen, and the like. The radiator, which may be constructed of flat waved tubes as shown, is provided with tubular end-pieces a within which rods carrying crosspieces are adapted to slide, nuts f locking them where required. The cross-pieces c are connected by rails d which may be provided with hooks e. A removable frame g, formed with bent end-bars g', may be fitted to the bottom of the radiator for drying boots, or it may be applied to the top of the radiator, as shown in Fig. 5, to serve for drying linen and the like. In place of the tubular endpieces a, simple eye-sockets may be employed.
Patent GB-190425257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seed Planters or Drills.
Inventor: ROBERTS JESSIE MONROE
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 25,257. Roberts, J. M. Nov. 25, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Seeds, sowing; rollers, land. - Relates to a machine for cutting a furrow and planting corn, cotton seeds, peas, rice, &c. either in hills or continuous rows, covering over the seed, and rolling and levelling the ground. The furrow-opener 4 is furnished with a detachable blade 5. The seed is delivered from a hopper 20, in which it is stirred by an agitator 36, Fig. 3, worked from the axle of the travelling wheel, Fig. 1, by two cranks 14<a>, 35<a> and a connecting-rod 37. In the bottom of the hopper are two adjustable plates for regulating the size of the opening. Below them is a feed-roller 17, Fig. 3, with seed cups 18 worked from the axle of the travelling wheel by a chain and sprockets. The extended base-piece of the hopper has an opening for the feed-roller and is held at one end by the loop 38, mounted at its opposite ends in the side frames, and at the other end by screws 41. The seed is kept from passing the feed-roller on one side by a movable plate 22<a> and on the other by a sliding plate 23 held against the roller by a spring 26. The seed is delivered from the feed-roller into the funnel 6<a> and thence into the furrow. When it is desired to plant in continuous rows, the screws 41 are turned and the hopper swung upwards and backwards. The roller 17 and plate 22<a> are removed, and the plate 23 pulled back and held in position by a stud in a T-shaped slot. The seed, when sown, is covered over by the toothed appliance 6<b>, Fig. 1, and the ground is rolled by the travelling wheel and levelled by the board 10.
Patent GB-190426274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVID
Filed: 1904-12-02
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 26,274. Roberts, D. Dec. 2. Water-tube boilers; feedwater, purifying ; partitions, internal.-An improvement in the boiler described in Specification No. 5003, A.D. 1902, consists in isolating the lower headers of the rear tube section and inserting a partition in the upper headers. The rear and adjacent groups of tubes only, appear in Fig. 1. The partition g divides the upper header f into two parts, the smaller of which is connected to the header of the next tube section at i. Feedwater enters at j, descends the tubes e, and then ascends the tubes m to the smaller compartment, whence it enters the next header. The nipple n allows hot water to enter the larger division of the header f, where it mixes with the feedwater and causes a readier deposition of its impurities.
Patent GB-190426299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Metallic Chains.
Inventor: GENARD LOUIS ALBERT
Filed: 1904-12-02
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 26,299. GÚnard, L. A. Dec. 2. Making chains; crucibles.-Oval-link and like chains are cast in a four-part mould, the parts of which are arranged as indicated in Fig. 3, small cross-passages being made between the horizontal: and vertical impressions. The mould is supported in a machine, Fig. 6, comprising two slotted levers I which engage with pins j fixed to the sections of the mould. When the levers I. are turned outwards, the pins j slide in the. slots k, thus causing the parts of the mould to separate. The last link of the chain already formed is inserted in the end of the mould, and an additional length of chain, is them cast on to it by metal poured in from a crucible, Fig. 8, having an opening in its bottom. in a modification, the alternate links are made in a drop-forging press, and, after they have been inserted in the mould, the intermediate links are formed in the manner previously described. In this case the cross-passages between the vertical and horizontal impressions in the mould are omitted.
Patent GB-190501349-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Shuffling and Cutting Playing Cards and the like.
Inventor: BULL GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-01-24
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 1349. Bull, G. F. Jan. 24. Card games ; scoring and marking.-A device for shuffling and cutting playing cards consists of an elongated piece A of metal, bone, wood, &c., which is mounted on a base a<5> and is formed with a series of slots a<2>, so that when a pack of cards is pressed upon the top a<1> of the strip A, the pack is divided into a series of tiers which can be easily re-arranged. A large slot a<4> may be provided for cutting the cards. In a modification, Fig. 6, the device is formed by bending up a blank sheet of metal so that it will fit a box used for holding the cards. The slots a<2> may be formed in the sides of a box used for holding the cards, or in a scoring- board. The device A may be attached to a clip. According to the Provisional Specification. the device may be mounted for use as a charm.