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Patent GB-190326386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nozzles for Discharging Liquids.
Inventor: SHAW EDWARD
Filed: 1903-12-02
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 26,386. Shaw, E. Dec. 2. Watering roads.-Consists of a nozzle for delivering water in a more or less flat sheet-like form, the passage through it being of increasing width and decreasing depth from the circular inlet to the outlet. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the nozzle, and Fig. 3 a sectional elevation on the line A-A of Fig. 1. The fan-shaped chamber a is formed with a curved cover d, which slides between the radial side walls f, a water-tight joint being made by compressing the packing-strips l with the plates m. The width of the outlet n of the nozzle is made to vary by means of screws h which engage threaded lugs j on the cover d. The cover d is secured to the inlet portion of the nozzle in a water-tight manner by means of the screws e and india-rubber strips g. Fig. 6 shows a front view and Fig. 7 a sectional elevation of a modified form of nozzle, the forward end of the cover d being made to move by means of the nuts s provided with inclined faces t acting on the lugs u on the cover, the nuts being operated by means of the screwed spindle p. The cover may be made to move by the nuts, both being moved in the same direction.
Patent GB-190401892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Double Acting Gas Engines.
Inventor: DUDGEON ALEXANDER JOHN
Filed: 1904-01-25
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 1892. Dudgeon, A. J., [Soc. Anon. Cockerill, J., and Savage, H.]. Jan. 25. Gas engines.-A double-acting gas engine is shown in Figs. 1 and 3. The cylinder ports &c. are symmetrical to avoid strains due to unequal distribution of metal. The lining b is surrounded by a water jacket c formed by the casing a cast with it, and which is surrounded by a saddle-piece 9 which holds the cylinder to its seat 8. The covers h,j have ports d', e<1> leading to the inlet ports d, e, and ports f<1>, g<1> leading to the outlet ports f, g respectively. The covers are bolted to the cylinder ends partly by studs 7, and partly by tie-rods 6 which prevent any tractive force on the cylinder body. The covers form chambers w, x, in which are placed the ignition devices and a valve for starting by compressed air. The flanges 10 form lateral stops for the saddle 9 and between them and the saddle is rubber packing 11. Side frames 12 are held down by bolts 13 and are secured to the engine by bolts 17 which allow a little play. Wedges 20 are inserted between the frame flanges 19 and lugs 16, thus driving the lug 15 against the frame 18.
Patent GB-190402181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Kitchen Ranges.
Inventor: WILLIAMSON GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-01-28
Granted: 1905-01-28
Abstract: 2181. Williamson, G. F. Jan. 28. Cooking-ranges; grates; supports for utensils.-In a kitchen range, the fireplace is constructed in such a way that the ashes or fire, and the various parts also, can be easily removed. A rising and falling grate bottom d is hinged at the back by projecting cylindrical lugs d<1> engaging corresponding lugs d' on the side cheeks, the lugs being cut away as shown, to allow the grate bottom to be removed when in a certain position. The front bars f carry pivots f at the top, to engage inverted L-slots f<2> in projections f<3> on the front frame. The bars may have other projections f<4> to pass under projections on the front frame, to prevent removal of the bars in other positions than the horizontal. The rising and falling table g is hooked to levers g<1> pivoted to brackets d<4> on tha grate bottom d. The table is kept horizontal by cam projections. The grate bottom is operated by a cam h, which has projections h<1> to engage L-shaped projections d<3> on the grate bottom, and is operated by a tool l<8>, Figs. 7 and 8, inserted in apertures h'. The drop plate l has side pivots engaging slots b<4> of the form shown, and has two recesses l<4> to receive the ends of the forked lever l<8>. The front bars f have ribs f<5> to engage recesses f<7> in the grate bottom. A catch h<4>, with a bevelled front, is provided to prevent the front bars from coming forward when the grate is in its lowest position. Stops c' are provided to prevent accidental forward movement of the front bars. Side flues are formed in a detachable cheek e of the form shown in Figs. 5 and 6.
Patent GB-190405871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversing Valves for Regenerative Gas Furnaces.
Inventor: HARRISON ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-03-10
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 5871. Harrison, A., and Crawford, W. March 10. Liquid-seal valves.-Relates to water-luted, water-cooted, balanced reversing valves without wearing-surfaces, for use in regenerative gas furnaces for melting or heating iron and steel. In one form of apparatus, Fig. 1, each valve a, which is closed at the top by a water-luted cover k, is provided with two water seals b, g, into which two lips i, j, respectively, dip. The water in the lower seal b is held between the protecting rims of the gas or air flue e and a cylinder f, which communicates with the gas-supply pipe x. The upper water seal g is formed by an annular ring, having an upturned flange, which is secured to the inner side of the cylinder f. The valve a is surrounded by a cylinder and attached thereto at its lower end so as to form a space which is filled with water for the purpose of keeping the valve cool. In a modification, Fig. 2, the top is fixed and the gas pipe x arranged to communicate with an outer stationary casing y. When the valve a descends, it is withdrawn from its stationary cover k, thus allowing gas to flow. In both arrangements, the valves are attached to the end of pivoted beam levers, and the water seals adjusted so that, at the mid-vertical position, both valves are sealed. When the form of apparatus shown in Fig. 1 is used as a gas valve, the waste gas is not returned through the inlet valve, but through a separate, chimney reversing-valve similar to the air valve but having three orifices in the sole-plate. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the chimney draught and gas reversing valves are formed through the same sole-plate.
Patent GB-190406969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Imitation Ornamental Ceramic Tiles, Slabs and the like.
Inventor: BILLARD PIERRE
Filed: 1904-03-22
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 6969. Billard, P. March 24, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Facing-tiles; flooring-tiles ; slabs.-Ornamental imitation-ceramic tiles, slabs, and the like for panels, friezes, or floors, are formed by cementing ornamental paper to transparent sheets of celluloid, then folding the edges of both inwards and embedding them in plaster or cement. The tiles are secured by thin metal clamps inserted in the mass before hardening, and projecting at each end ; one end is slipped under an adjacent tile, and the other secured by screws or keys.
Patent GB-190409920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Vapour Lamps.
Inventor: DUDLEY FRANK THOMAS
Filed: 1904-04-30
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 9920. Dudley, r. T. April 30. Vessels with pistons. - Combustible fluid is forced to the burner of a vapour lamp from a cylinder A by the piston B actuated by a weight E and flexible cord running on pulleys C. In order to prevent leakage, glycerine is poured'into the cylinder, forming a layer H<4> on the' piston and entirely covering the packing.
Patent GB-190410714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seal Locks.
Inventor: LIDDLE JOHN
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 10,714. Liddle, J., [Columbus Meter Seal Manufacturing Co.]. May 10. - Tampering with pipe joints, preventing.-Relates to seal fastenings. The joint is surrounded by two clip-shaped pieces 1, 2, Fig. 3, provided with projections 3,5. A key 12, Fig. 7, with a stem 13 provided with projections 13<a>, 14 at right-angles, is inserted through the projection 3 and through a key-shaped aperture in the projection 5. The key is turned, and the projection 13<a> presses past a spring 10, Fig. 6, held between a stud 8 and recess 9 in the projection 5, and is held between the spring 10 and a lug 7. The stem 13 is weakened at the centre 15 and is broken to open the fastening.
Patent GB-190410791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Stroke Pumps and the like.
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 10,791. Sinclair, G. W., and Blackwell & Co., R. W. May 10. Pump stroke, varying.-Relates to variable-stroke pumps of the type in which the variation in stroke is obtained by means of two eccentrics superimposed, and consists in combining with a crank shaft having eccentric portions thereon an internal shaft fitted with pinions adapted to gear with additional eccentrics mounted on the aforesaid eccentric portions, in such a manner that, when relative rotation between the two shafts is set up, preferably by differential gearing between the two shafts, relative displacement of the superimposed eccentrics is obtained which alters the effective stroke of the plunger or the like reciprocated by such eccentrics. Fig. 3 shows a crank shaft having three sets of crank webs a, a ; b, b ; c, c ; placed eccentrically so that the centre of each is at a distance of one fourth of the stroke of the plungers from the centre of the shaft. Mounted upon the crescent-shaped portions d connecting these webs are eccentrics e, placed relatively to the centre of the crank webs at a distance of one fourth of the stroke of the plunger and capable of rotation about the portions d by pinions j mounted upon a shaft g passing down the centre of the main shaft and by annular teeth formed within the eccentrics. Figs. 4, 5, 6, and 7 show the differential gearing connecting the two shafts, the action being as follows :-When the clutch y is held in engagement with the clutch v, the spur-wheel t is held fixed and the spur-wheels u, s and worm gears p, o, l, all of which are mounted upon and rotate with the discs m, n attached to the main shaft, are caused to rotate about their axes, the worm-wheel h, which is fixed to the shaft g and engages with the last of these, being thereby caused to rotate relatively to the main shaft so that the stroke of the pumps is altered. When, on the other hand, the clutch y engages with the clutch x, the pinion q becomes fixed and the shaft g now rotates in the opposite direction, as the spur-wheel u has now come out of action. When the clutch y is out of engagement with both of the clutches v, x, the spur-wheel h and disc m rotate together, so that there is no relative motion of the shafts. As an alternative arrangement, the worm-wheel h can be formed as part of the disc m and the worm-wheel l may be carried on a bracket or disc secured to the internal shaft g.
Patent GB-190414232-A (GB)
Title: Life Saving Apparatus.
Inventor: MOSLER ANTON
Filed: 1904-06-23
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 14,232. Mosler, A. June 23. Fire-escapes.-A lowering-apparatus comprises a box, to be attached to the person, provided with rope-braking mechanism. A rope 5, placed in the lower compartment, has one of its ends passed through an eye 12, between fluted rollers 15, 16, over guide-rollers 18, 17, and again through the eye 12. It then passes through the top of the box to a support. By turning the eye 12, normally kept in position by a spring 24, by an external handle, the rope is braked as it runs out. Spring hooks 8, 9, 21, 22 are provided on the box.
Patent GB-190415026-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Tie-clip and Shirt Front Fastener.
Inventor: HARDING SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-07-05
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 15,026. Harding, S. July 5. Necktie retainers; clip fastenings.-A combined tie - clip and shirt-front fastener is formed of a metal plate or strip a, Figs.1 and 2, to lugs b on which are pivoted clips c, e with serrated gripping-edges g. The clips are controlled by coiled springs on their pivots, or preferably by the turned-over edges f of the strip a, which also serve to retain them in the open position. The clip e grips the inner edge of the shirt front, and the clip c the outer edge and the tie. In a modification, the clip c is made shorter than the other e and is provided with an ornamental stud bead. In a second modification, Fig. 4, the clips i, j are pivoted to the turned-over ends k<1> of the strip k.
Patent GB-190420801-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Apparatus for Raising Liquids by Compressed Air.
Inventor: STIRLING ROBERT
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1905-09-27
Abstract: 20,801. Stirling, R. Sept. 27. Raising liquids by aerating ascending column.- Relates to apparatus for raising liquids from deep wells by introducing compressed air into the column of liquid to be raised, and consists more especially in so proportioning the parts of the apparatus that the liquid enters the rising or discharge pipe at a velocity nearly equal to that of the mixture of air and liquid in the discharge pipe immediately above the liquid inlet. Figs. 1 and 2 show one form of the apparatus, in which the discharge pipe c is disposed concentrically within the compressed-air pipe b. The liquid entering at d is arranged to pass at the same velocity as the mixture of air and liquid at k, so that there is no change of velocity and, consequently, no waste of energy. Other forms are described in which the air pipe passes down inside the discharge pipe and in which it is quite separate from the latter. A number of nozzles of equal area to the single one may be substituted for the nozzle d. Reference is made in the Provisional Specification to Specification No. 16,803, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190427006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Igniters for Gas Burners.
Inventor: FRITZ DEIMEL
Filed: 1904-12-10
Abstract: 27,006. Deimel, F., [administrator of Deimel, P.]. Dec. 11, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, A.D. 1901.] Lighting gas. - A nodule d of platinumblack is fixed underneath the centre of a plate c which is supported on a lamp chimney by the parts b, b<1>, b<2>, and platinum wires p connected to the nodule are led above the plate into a small chamber. Narrow slots in the plate c allow a small quantity of gas to pass into the chamber. When the gas cock is opened, a mixture of gas and air impinges on the platinum-black, causing it to become hot, and it in turn heats the platinum wires, which by catalytic action ignite the gas in the chamber, the ignition being immediately transmitted.
Patent GB-190428850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Workmen's Time Recorders & the like.
Inventor: LLEWELLIN WILLIAM MABERLY
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 28,850. Llewellin, W. M. Dec. 30. Time-checking apparatus for workmen. Various improvements are described. In order to obtain a sharp imprint on the diagram in the index-lever type of recorder, the lever A, Fig. 1, has hinged to it a casing E carrying a spring-controlled plunger D'. On depression of the lever into the number plate, the ring D causes a resistance to the movement until the plunger D' lifts, the stroke being then completed sharply. In the card and platen type of machine, the platen may be hinged and lifted to the type-wheels, on striking which, electric contact is made and a bell rung, or the platen may be operated, as shown in Fig. 5. Card-holders P', p<2> are attached on an endless band over wheels P<4>, P<5>. The latter is driven by gearing from a wheel S which drives a pinion R, a projection R<1> on which lifts the platen Q to the type-wheels P. At one portion of the wheel S, a number of teeth are cut away so that the card is stationary as it is lifted to the type-wheels. The card-guide, operated by clockwork, for spacing the record on the card for successive days, has a double step u<1> so that a line shall not be missed for a Sunday or other regular holiday. In the form shown in Fig. 9, the workman first sets the three levers f<4> to his number, and then gives a handle attached to the shaft e<1> one revolution. The platen d is moved by the cam g, and a projection h<1> seizes the lowest card in the magazine h and carries it forward under the type-wheels b, to which it is lifted by the eccentric e. Means for controlling the feed of the inking- ribbon for such machines are such that, when one spool becomes full, the direction of winding changes. In the form shown in Fig. 13, the spools l, l<1> are driven by bevel gearing through clutches n, n<1>. Near the end of the ribbon is fixed a clip r, which comes up against a guide r<2> and depresses the end s of a tube pivoted at t and carrying a ball s<1>. The ball then rolls down, and on coming into contact with the end of the tube puts the clutch out of gear. In a modified feed-motion, the ribbon, when the spool is full, presses on a roller and puts the clutch out of gear. Similar levers to those shown at f<4>, Fig. 9, may be applied to the machines described in Specifications Nos. 2627 and 20,432, A.D. 1902, and No. 1448, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190428914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspenders for Leather and other Flat Articles
Inventor: SCHERY EDWARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 28,914. Schery, E. W. Dec. 30. Displaying and storing.-Relates to a fastening for suspending leather, metal plates, boards, or other flat articles. Several modifications are shown in the Figures. They are made with two jaws a, b, one or both of which form inclines c, on which runs a ball or balls d, or other body or bodies such as a wedge, disc, or roller, the suspended article e being thus nipped. The inclines have sides f, preferably of sheet metal, to hold the balls d laterally in position.
Patent GB-190500263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters.
Filed: 1905-01-05
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 263. Economic Safety Gas Co., and Fowler, C. C. Jan. 5. Carbureting.- In a carburettor, of which Figs. 3 and 5 are sections at right-angles, air to be carburetted enters through a pipe d, provided with a throttle-valve, into a cooling chamber b, through which it is compelled by partitions e to follow a tortuous course. The cooled air escapes partly through an orifice into the carburetting-chamber c and partly through a pipe h. The air which enters the chamber c follows a similar course over a layer of hydrocarbon and, sufficiently shallow to be maintained in constant movement, supplied from a tank a through a suitable float-feed device o communicating through chambers p with holes in the bottom of the chamber c. The carburetted air passes through a chamber l and pipe l<1> to a chamber i, where it mixes with the air from the pipe h, and the mixture passes away through a pipe m. The bottom of the chamber c may slope slightly downwards towards the float-feed device. Pipes r, s connect the tank a with the chamber band floatfeed device o respectively, to equalize pressures. Exhaust or other gases may be led under the chamber c by a pipe provided with a controlling- valve.
Patent GB-190502031-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Dialkyl Barbituric Acids.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1905-02-01
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 2031. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. Feb. 1. Dialkylthiobarbituric acids are heated with acids or acid salts to produce dialkylbarbituric acids.
Patent GB-190503074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thrashing and Winnowing Machines.
Filed: 1905-02-14
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 3074. Clayton &. Shuttleworth, and Gamble, R. Feb. 14. Hinged valves.-The winnowing-apparatus of a thrashing-machine is provided with a flap 11 to the back of which is pivoted a plate 13 attached to a link 14 of such length that the plate remains approximately parallel to the sides of the spout whatever the position of the flap 11.
Patent GB-190508503-A (GB)
Title: Improved Weighing Machine
Inventor: KING HUBERT ATWOOD
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 8503. King, H. A., and Stevens, A. C. April 20. Compound-lever apparatus; casings; scale-pans.- Relates to " bob-up " or lever machines for weighing coal &c. The platform rests on shouldered bearings of the form shown in Figs. 4 and 5. These bearings are formed from a compound plate consisting of a steel plate welded between two iron plates, the wear being taken by the steel. The peg p for the weights is carried by a pan o swinging on the knife-edges m fixed to the forked end n of the steelyard. The outer case of the machine is made of malleable cast iron. The levers beneath the platform are made of long gauge to prevent tilting, and the platform is kept in place by set-screws passing through a metal strap.
Patent GB-190514290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Connections for Hose and the like Tubing.
Inventor: MCGUIRE JOHN
Filed: 1905-07-11
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 14,290. McGuire, J. July 11, Clip &c. sleeve joints.- Consists of a joint for connecting flexible tubes together or to taps, nozzles, cycle air-pumps, &c. In connecting two pieces of hose, they are clamped, by means of tapered thimbles c, on an internal ferrule a<3>, screwed at the middle and having tapered corrugated ends a. For connecting hose to a nozzle or supply pipe, the end of the pipe is formed with a screwed part and tapered and corrugated part similar to the internal ferrule, or a similar ferrule may be clamped by a nut to the supply pipe. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 6076, A.D. 1895.]
Patent GB-190514687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Incandescing Media for Lighting Purposes.
Inventor: LANGHANS RUDOLF
Filed: 1905-07-17
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 14,687. Langhans, R. July 17. Incandescent lamps.-Relates to the preparation of impregnating-solutions for mantles, being improvements on the method described in the Specification No. 12,950, A.D. 1899. The proportions of thoria and ceria are increased, and cobaltous oxide is added, the relative proportions of the constituents, expressed in molecular weights, being now : thoria 144-256 ; ceria 2À25-4; zirconia 1 ; silica 1 ; beryllium oxide 1-1À14 ; cobaltous oxide 0À125-0À25. Also sulphuric acid is added to the solution to the amount of 8-28 molecular weights when the lower proportions of thoria and ceria are used, and to the amount of 14-42 when the higher proportions are used.
Patent GB-190516582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rock Crushers.
Inventor: ELSPASS JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1905-08-15
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 16,582. Elspass, J. H. Aug. 15. Crushers with vibrating jaws.-The upper end of the movable jaw C, Fig. 1, of a rock crusher is hung on an eccentric B<1> on the driving-shaft, and its lower end is recessed on the rear side to receive a shaft E<1>, Fig. 4, the outer enlarged ends E<2> of which are slotted to receive tie-rods F passing through the slotted ends G<1> of a shaft G carried by a block H, which, by means of a bolt H<2>, is vertically adjustable between parts H<1> on the front of the frame of the machine. The bolt H<2> allows the lateral movement of the lower end of the jaw C to be regulated. The shafts E<1>, G are properly spaced on the rods F by means of pins K, which are arranged to give in the event of anything very hard passing between the jaws. Washers K<2> may be interposed between the pins K and the parts G<1>, so that the space between the jaws A<3>, C can be adjusted. The lower end of the face-plate B<4> of the jaw C engages a shoulder B<5>, while its upper end is bevelled and engaged by the head of the bolt B<6>. A bolt C<3> engaging a screw-eye C<2> in a lug on the rear side of the jaw C and passing through a plate C' is provided at its outer end with a nut C<5> and a cap C<6>, between which and the plate C' is arranged a spring D, which has a tendency to lift the jaw C.