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Patent GB-190312847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Pneumatic Tyres and Apparatus therefor
Inventor: JOHNSTONE LEWIS
Filed: 1903-06-08
Granted: 1904-06-08
Abstract: 12,847. Johnstone, L. June 8. Tyres pneumatic.-Relates to apparatus for moulding and vulcanizing the covers of pneumatic tyres or " tubeless" pneumatic tyres. The cover or tyre, after having been prepared on a collapsable mandrel as described in Specification No. 10,059, A D. 1903, or otherwise, is removed from the mandrel and placed over a ring A, Fig. 1, of less diameter than the mandrel, and is then inserted in the mould Y, thus leaving an annular cavity, through which steam, hot water, or hot air can be circulated under pressure to assist in the moulding and vulcanizing operation, the mould being also heated externally in an ordinary manner. The edges of the cover X are clamped between the mould and the ring A to form a steam-tight joint. A piece of sized cloth may be placed between the rubber of the tyre and the mould to facilitate the escape of gases. The ring and mould may be made to register by bosses on their inner peripheries, and the fluid-circulating pipes B may pass through these bosses and guide them together. The ring A may be fitted with springs for pushing it upwards when the mould is opened, thus facilitating the removal of the tyre. The beading, which determines the inner diameter of the tyre, may be formed on the ring A instead of on the mould. Grooves may be made in the ring A to adapt them to tyres made with wires, as described in Specification No. 17,211, A.D. 1902. In moulding small tyre covers, the cover is centered on the ring A by means of an expanding ring E, Fig. 2, made in four segments, as shown in Fig. 3, each segment being guided by rods D fixed to a block F, which slides between guides K and is moved in or out by means of a stud G and a slot H in a rotatable plate I, or by other means which may be connected with the means for opening and closing the mould. After the mould has been closed, the ring E is contracted away from the cover.
Patent GB-190313111-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sanitary Cart
Inventor: DENTON WILLIAM LOFTIE VAN RUTT
Filed: 1903-06-11
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 13,111. Denton, W. L. van R., and Noone, W. June 11. Scavengers' carts are formed so as to prevent the escape of effluvia from refuse therein. The boatshaped or other metal body is removably supported, by blocks n or otherwise, on a rectangular frame b carried by two pairs of wheels, the front wheels being at a sufficient distance from the body to allow of their running on a straight axle. An opening in the top of the body is surrounded by boards l, m, and provided with automatically-closing inclined flaps which may be adjusted, by moving weights i along notched slots, to open under any desired load. The bottom of the cart is hinged to the upper part at o, and its ends are divided to permit of its being opened to discharge the contents. The opening is effected by means of a pedal q<1> on the footboard, which is connected, by chains passing over pulleys, to levers v attached to the bottom parts. The edges of these parts are grooved and tongued or otherwise formed to ensure a tight joint, and are kept together by springs w; a spring catch may also be arranged at the bottom and operated from the driver's seat. A small door is provided at the back of the cart for levelling purposes.
Patent GB-190400015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Incandescent Gas and Analogous Lighting.
Inventor: DARWIN HARRY
Filed: 1904-01-01
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 15. Darwin, H. Jan. 1. Incandescent gas or vapour lamps.-A gas, vapour, or like lamp or pendant is provided with a .primary and a secondary, or additional, air supply, and the heat radiated from the burners is utilized for heating the primary gaseous mixture and the secondary air supply. In the case of an incandescent gas lamp, the burners are provided with means designed to spread the combustible mixture evenly over the mantles which may be arranged horizontally, vertically, or obliquely. To the gas-supply pipe 10 is attached a primary mixing-chamber 13 which is perforated with holes 14, and may be provided with a rotatable and perforated sleeve 15 to regulate the primary air supply. The mixture passes down a tube 19 to a flat box 20, perforated, preferably, on the top side only, and is projected into a cylinder 18 or secondary mixing-chamber from which branches 21<x> for carrying the burners 30 are directed. The bottom 25 of the cylinder is perforated with holes 26, and an air supply, which may be regulated by means of a perforated disc 27 and handle 28, is mixed with the primary mixture by baffle-plates or gauze diaphragms 29, placed in the upper and preferably widened part of the cylinder. The burner 20 consists of a porcelain or steatite attachment of a conoidal, cylindrical, or other shape, and is pierced with holes 31 ; it is attached to the gas-pipe branch by means of a socket 32 and set-screws 33. The mantle 22 is secured to a porcelain or steatite ring 35 which engages with studs 37 on the sides of the burner by means of bayonet slots. The apex of the burner may pass through the crown of the mantle in order to centre and steady it. Globes 23 are detachably secured to metal caps 39 which rest on the tops of the burner sockets 32 and are perforated at 40 to allow the combustion products to escape. À A shade 24 may be supported by the globe.
Patent GB-190400401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & relating to Conveyors.
Inventor: THOMPSON JOHN AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1904-01-07
Granted: 1905-01-07
Abstract: 401. Thompson, J. A. Jan. 7. Conveyers; loading. - Consists of an endless chain conveyer, means for tightening it, and means for trimming material towards it. The conveyer consists of two chains which take the driving pull, and which are connected by plates to receive the coal, ore, or other material. Each chain is composed of alternate single and double links A', A<2>, and the latter are formed in their outer sides with openings A to allow the escape of dust. The carrying plates are formed in one with the chain links as shown in Fig. 1 (Sheet 1), or are riveted to top flanges thereon, Fig. 3, or to side flanges, and they are strengthened by vertical transverse plates B, which likewise may be integral or secured by flanges. The leading edges of the carrying plates are covered at F and their trailing edges levelled at G, as shown. The movable sprocket or tumbler shaft B, Fig. 1 (Sheet 4), is'driven through a bevel-wheel C, which, in order to permit of tightening the chains, is slidably keyed on the power shaft A and mounted in bearings which are connected to move with those of the shaft B. The coal &c. is trimmed towards the conveyer when it ceases to flow naturally, by means of woven steel mats placed underneath and pulled up at the back of the pile.
Patent GB-190405650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pulley Blocks.
Inventor: MAGNESS MATTHEW ALBERT
Filed: 1904-03-08
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 5650. Magness, M. A., and Ratchford, J. March 8. Pulley-blocks.-The pulley-block consists of a frame B, Fig. 1, in which are mounted two axles B', E. On the upper axle two chain sheaves A<1>, A', of different sizes, and a toothed wheel A, are mounted. The axle E carries a spur-wheel C, which gears with the wheel A, a ratchet-wheel F, which engages with the pawl H, Fig. 5, and a chain sheave J for driving the mechanism. The load chain W passes over the sheave A' and with a portion of the chain hanging in a loop passes over the sheave A<2> and then around a load pulley to the sheave A<1> again. The load is raised by the chain K, and prevented from dropping by the pawl H. The sheaves A', A' are formed integral with the wheel A, and, for convenience in casting, this wheel is made in two parts which are separately mounted on the axle and also connected by an internal projection.
Patent GB-190407044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electro-capillary Apparatus.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG JAMES TARBOTTON
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1905-04-22
Abstract: 7044. Armstrong, J. T., and Orling, A. Mar 23. Telegraphs.-Relates to an electrocapillary detector and recorder. Variations in the position of the mercury thread, produced by variations i the potential difference, may be photographically recorded, or may influence a selenium cell. The apparatus shown in Fig. 1 consists of a U-tube b with a neck g, and constriction o ; this latter hinders the movement of the fluid contents when the vessel is subjected to vibration. The position of the meniscus of the mercury e in the U-tube can be adjusted by means of the rod k. The internal surface of the neck g is greased to prevent the dilute sulphuric acid d creeping up, or a removable lip of wax may be provided. The tube f with its capillary end h contains mercury e. The capillary end h is inserted in the neck g which is just large enough to permit this being done. The rod l is depressed, increasing the pressure in the tube f, till the mercury is forced out of the end h driving out any air ; and on raising the rod l again the mercury in rising is followed by the acid. An air bubble is sometimes retained. The position of the meniscus in the capillary end h is then adjusted by means of the rods k, l. Two terminals i, j are provided and variations in difference of potential between these will produce variations in the position of the meniscus. In order to record these positions on a moving sensitized strip, a light w, deprived of its heating effects by an alum bath 2, is focussed on a slit z placed immediately in front of the capillary tube h, and the image of the displaced mercury is then produced on the sensitized strip or screen. A selenium cell may be employed whereby a local circuit may be controlled. The capillary tube is test made opaque except at two parts n, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190407375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent and other Oil Burners
Inventor: FELLBERG LOUIS
Filed: 1904-03-28
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 7375. Fellberg, L., and Boellert, H. March 28. Incandescent oil or spirit burners.-The air supply is heated and is so supplied as to prevent the flame from burning unequally and depositing carbon.. A tube m with a projecting flange m<1> is fixed around the top of the outer wick tube a, leaving a small air passage n. By this means the air draught is not completely throttled by the flange m<1>, but enough air reaches the wick to ensure complete combustion. A cylindrical flamespreader d heats the central air supply, the draught being sufficient to prevent the ignition of the vapour on the inside of the wick. In a modification, a tube s, Fig. 4, is fixed to the inner-wicktube c with a flange v resting on the wick, and is pierced at the top by small holes v, thereby preventing the wick from smoking after the flame has been extinguished. Also the flame spreader d is pierced by a vertical air passage.
Patent GB-190407958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescence Burners for Liquid Combustible.
Inventor: POPESCU GEORGE
Filed: 1904-04-06
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 7958. Popescu, G. April 6. Incandescent oil and vapour, lamps, -Vapour generated by the heat of the burner fittings, and escaping through perforationa 4 in the inner wick-tube 3 into an annular chamber 8 formed between the wick-tube 3 and the central air - supply tube 5, is carried upwards by air entering the lower part of the chamber 8 through apertures 6, and is deflected into the flame by the inclined upper edges 10, 11 of the tubes 3, 5. Any oil overflowing from the wick 1 down the outer wick-tube 2 enters the perforated or serrated edge of a tube 12, and is either vaporized in the space 15 between tubes 2,12 or returned through apertures 16 to the lower end of the wick. Perforations in the bell-shaped flame spreader 2 allow air and vapour to escape to feed the upper part of the flame, and a baffle 17 arranged around the burner cone causes a current of air to ascend through the annulus 18 to cool the chimney 23, and also prevents the transmission of heat to the reservoir and the lower part of the burner.
Patent GB-190409229-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Affixing Miners or other Picks and Tools to Wood Handles or Shafts
Inventor: HEELEY JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-22
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 9229. Heeley, J. April 22. Handles.-Curved packing-pieces c are placed between the sockets a and the loosened heads of miners' picks &c., the sockets being perforated and the pieces c either perforated to receive, or formed with, pins e. The inner edges of the pieces may be chamfered so as to readily pass into the head eyes, and their outer ends may overlap and be pinned to the ends of the shafts g.
Patent GB-190414955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Polychlorals, and to the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: GAERTNER SIMON
Filed: 1904-07-04
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 14,955. Gõrtner, S. July 4. Anµsthetics; medicines.-A stable, homogeneous polychloral which is suitable for use as a hypnotic and anµsthetic is prepared by polymerizing chloral. It is less poisonous than chloral hydrate.
Patent GB-190415770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Boxes, Covers or Containing Cases for Electric Switches, Fuses and the like.
Inventor: MARSH THOMAS HERBERT
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 15,770. Marsh, T. H., and Mudie, A. B. July 15. Fastenings.-Compartmental boxes for sets of two or more electric switches, fuses, or the like have a slide adapted either to secure all the lids of the boxes or to release one lid at a time and, by means of cams and bolts, to lock the remainder while the one remains open. Upon the side of the box or case a, Figs. 2 and 3, provided with lids b, is mounted a slide c which engages with pins d projecting from the sides of the lids. In its midposition, the slide c engages both pins, and so locks both lids, but, when moved to the extreme position on either side, one only of the pins is engaged, and one lid may be opened. At the pivoted end of each lid is attached a cam e, which, upon the opening of the lid, presses a bolt f into a hole in the slide, Fig. 2, which is thus locked until the lid is closed, when the bolt is withdrawn by a spring g or otherwise. The lids may be secured by a hasp &c. h engaging a projection i from the slide c, which may have an aperture for a padlock &c. Fig. 5 shows the application to a three-pole circuitbreaker. In this case, the lid of the middle compartment may be opened by moving the slide till the pin is brought into line with the gap j in the slides.
Patent GB-190419355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for and the Method of Heating, Purifying and Circulating Water in Steam Generators
Inventor: WHYSALL JOHN
Filed: 1904-09-08
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 19,355. Whysall, J. Sept. 8. Lancashire &c. boilers; feedwater, heating and purifying ; scum apparatus settling-chambers ; water-circulation, promoting.-To increase the watercirculation, to heat and purify the feedwater, and to collect and remove the scum in steam generators, an internal settling-chamber is provided, and is connected with Galloway tubes, the feedwater supply, and the scum collectors. Figs. 1 and 2 show the arrangement in connection with a Lancashire boiler. The settling-chamber 1 is placed between the flues 2, 3 and is fitted with internal baffles to impede the water proceeding from the inlet 4 to the outlet 5. Connected with this chamber is another 13, divided into three passages, the central one being for the admission of feedwater through the pipe 17, and the side ones for the admission of scum collected by the funnels 18. The funnels are either fixed, or pivoted to allow them to rise and fall with the level of water by means of attached floats. Circulation is increased by connecting the inner end of the chamber 13 with the Galloway tubes 19, which are fitted with the pipes 21. The out-going water is conveyed by the pipe 11 and tubes 12 to the lower part of the boiler, and a blow-off pipe 9 is fitted to the bottom of the settling-chamber. The Provisional Specification states that a scraper operated from the outside of the generator could be provided for cleaning the exterior of the chamber 13.
Patent GB-190423729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Photographic Developers
Inventor: LUETTKE HANS
Filed: 1904-11-02
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 23,729. L³ttke, H., Arndt, P., and L÷wengard, E., [trading as L³ttke & Arndt]. Nov. 2. Developing.-For the purpose of developing films containing halogen compounds of silver, the condensation products of p-amidophenol with aldehydes and sulphites are used. An example is given in which the sulphite derivative of the product obtained from p-amidophenol and formaldehyde is used in aqueous solution together with potassium carbonate and sodium sulphite.
Patent GB-190501133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stencil Printing Frames.
Inventor: GESTETNER DAVID
Filed: 1905-01-20
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 1133. Gestetner, D. Jan. 20. Stencilling - apparatus. - Relates to manuallyoperated stencil printing - frames in which the stencil stretching and carrying frame is hinged to a base and is raised by a spring after the printing operation. In Fig. 1, the stretching and carrying frame a is hinged by means of the pin j to the base b and is connected with a piston e in a tube d by means of the forked arm h engaging with a stud i. The piston is acted upon by a spring c in compression, and carries on its end a cup-leather el, the strength of the spriog being regulated by a screw plug f. The rate at which the piston expels the air from the tube d is controlled by adjusting an air-vent screw g, which has an inclined flat on one side. By raising the frame a so that the stud i disengages from the forked arm h, the latter drops and releases the spring, and the frame a may be laid flat on the base b for packing away. One of the two pivot-plates attached to the frame a can be sprung away from its pivot, and its inner face is provided with a fork for guiding the pivot into the pivot hole when the frame a is being replaced after detachment. Fig. 6 shows the arm h pivoted to a link l which latter is pivoted to the vase b. In this case, the frame a simply rests against the link l and may easily be detached.
Patent GB-190505993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleaning and Combing Palmyra and other Vegetable Fibres.
Inventor: ACATOS PERICLES
Filed: 1905-03-21
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 5993. Acatos, P. March 21. Driving-chains. - In apparatus for breaking and scutching palmyra fibre &c., the fibre is fed between travelling clamps consisting of two endless bands of links carried by sprocket-wheels 65. The fibre is gripped between spring-pressed fingers 89 as they come together, and is thus carried through the machine and released at the other end.
Patent GB-190507269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Lamps.
Inventor: STEVENSON FLETCHER WILSON
Filed: 1905-04-06
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 7269. Stevenson, F. W., and White, J. H. April 6. Grant of Patent refused. Valves controlled from a distance.-The bell C, which actuates a cock A by means of a ratchet A<2> and a pawl C<3>, is supplied with gas from the main pipe A<1> through a mercury-seal valve D when the pressure is raised to a predetermined value, the bell D<1> of this valve being adjustably weighted by shot D<4> in a cup D<3>. After a temporary increase of pressure, which opens the valve D and lifts the bell C, the valve D will close and the bell C fall back gradually, forcing the imprisoned gas out through a vent hole D<6>, and the apparatus will be ready for a second operation. The space inside the bell C is taken up by a wall B' made solid of plaster of paris, or hollow of sheet metal so as to reduce the amount of liquid required for sealing the bell and also the amount of gas lost at each operation. The valve D is conveniently provided with a screw cap D<5>.
Patent GB-190517390-A (GB)
Title: Air-heating Chambers for Stoves and Furnaces.
Inventor: MAX ROMAN
Filed: 1905-08-28
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 17,390. Max, R. Aug. 28. Air-heating stoves.-Air-heating chambers for stoves and furnaces are formed of internally-ribbed metal pipes, fitting into upper and lower rectangular chambers. In the construction shown in Fig. 2, two metal pipes A are provided with grooves 4 at their ends, into which fit projections 5 on the lower chamber B and the upper chamber C, the joint being completed with a cement or similar material. The front wall 6 of the upper part C is made removable and is provided with ribs on its inner face to increase the beating-surface. Fig. 9 shows the arrangement of the heating-chambers in a stove. Cold air enters at openings 9 in the walls of the stove and leaves at openings 12. The lower joint is preferably arranged just below the grate, and the lower chambers B may contain water for moistening the air, A layer 15 of broken stone is built between the heating-chambers and the walls of the stove.
Patent GB-190517798-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus and Process for Automatically Filling the Stencils, Templates, Moulds and the like used in the Production of Patterned Linoleum.
Inventor: BLAUBACH PAUL
Filed: 1905-09-02
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 17,798. Blaubach, P. Sept. 2. Sifting linoleum composition.-Fig. 2 shows a plan and Fig. 3 an end view in part section of a device for charging the stencils, templets, or moulds used in making inlaid linoleum. An oscillating sieve c feads the material to plates c<11>, which guide it to strickles b, b<2> carried by the framing a., which is moved along guides over the stencil plates by an attachment f. The sieve is carried by flexible supports d or by links attached to rigid supports, and is oscillated by arms c' which engage the pins of cranks k<1> of adjustable throw, the cranks being rotated by toothed wheels i engaging racks h fixed on the stencil plate. Two or more of the devices may be connected together by hooks e.
Patent GB-190519699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fittings for Hanging Razor Strops.
Inventor: CHALMERS WILLIAM BRYCE
Filed: 1905-09-29
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 19,699. Chalmers, W. B. Sept. 29. Swivels.-Relates to a swivel fitting for razor strops. A hook or ring 5 and a screw 6 are carried at the ends of a pin 4 passing through a ring in a bar 3, so that either can be brought into the operative position. The pin is prevented from moving longitudinally by shoulders 7, but can rotate in the ring. The bar 3 is capable of rotation in bearings in the arms of the piece 2 to which the strop is attached. The piece 2 may be formed from sheet metal and bent upon itself, the strop being secured between the two pieces. The hook 5 or two hooks opening in opposite directions may be pivoted to the pin 4.
Patent GB-190524292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Trading Machines and Mutoscopes.
Inventor: GILL ROBERT EDWIN
Filed: 1905-11-24
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 24,292. Gill, R. E., and Holbrook, F. J. Nov. 24. Link-work.-In a combined mutoscope and coinfreed machine for selling various articles, the mutoscope release rod is connected by means of a Bowden wire Q, Fig. 4, to a spring-controlled sliding hook R. A handle F turns the hook R into engagement with any one of the hooks R<2>, each of which is connected by a Bowden wire with a spring-bolt S controlling one of the drawers B of the vending-machines.