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Patent GB-190414473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines.
Inventor: HUMMEL FRANKLIN PIERCE
Filed: 1904-06-27
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 14,473. Hummel, F. P. July 16, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Engines with reciprocating cylinders; valves and valve gear; duplex &c. engines ; steam and exhaust pipes, branches, &c.-In the duplex engine shown in Fig. 2, the pistons move in the same direction, one being somewhat in advance of the other, and the stroke of each is greater than the length of the cylinders, which reciprocate an amount equal to the difference of the two. The frame of the engine is provided with guides 16 at the top and bottom for the reception of blocks or crossheads carrying the two cylinders. The cylinders are actuated by the eccentrics 21 on the main shaft, and have a common steam chest containing ordinary D slide valves worked by eccentrics on the pins of auxiliary cranks as shown in Fig. 4. The steam chest is provided with two glands through which the fixed steam and exhaust pipes 26, 27 pass.
Patent GB-190419363-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Washing Machine
Inventor: MARTYN DAVID LUCIFER
Filed: 1904-09-08
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 19,363. Martyn, D. L. Sept. 8. Washing-machines. -Oblique ribbed discs H, H', on horizontal shafts, rotate in a tank, rubbing and agitating the wash. They are driven through chains and chain-wheels G on their axles from wheels J on the shafts A, B. The shaft A is turned by a handle and itself rotates the shaft B through wheels C, D, and a chain.
Patent GB-190425387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Road Wheels for Motor Propelled and other Vehicles.
Inventor: ROTHHARDT JAMES
Filed: 1904-11-22
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 25,387. Rothhardt, J. Nov. 22. Tyres, non-elastic; hubs.-Relates to wheels for motor and other road vehicles, in which a series of wooden tread blocks g are secured between side flanges d, e of the rim c by means of bolts f and wedges h. In the form shown, the hub a, spokes b, and rim with one flange d are cast integral with one another. The wedges h, in the form of segmental plates, are slotted to allow for radial motion. The flanges d, e are cut away to form bearing-surfaces j for the wedges, which aie formed with tapering feathers m adapted to engage in grooves in, or between, the blocks g. In order to obtain a resilient drive, a helical spring s connects the hub a, loose on the axle, with a flanged collar q keyed on the axle, a positive drive being ultimately obtained by the engagement of corresponding clutch surfaces t, u on the roller and hub respectively.
Patent GB-190428246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saddle Numnahs.
Inventor: HUSSEY-FREKE AMBROSE RAUFE EYR
Filed: 1904-12-23
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 28,246. Freke, A. R. E. Hussey-. Dec. 23. S a d d l e s.-A saddle numnah or p a d, constructed to prevent galling of the horse's back, consists of two layers A, B o f material, the upper one A being of buff or other pliable leather and being made longer in the direction of the girth than the lower layer B, which is of indiarubber, thus allowing an elastic play between the two. The layers are sewn together along seams f, f<1> and along the rear edges from g to h, and the girth straps J, K are attached at the points j, k.
Patent GB-190500463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: ASLAKSON BAXTER MARTIN
Filed: 1905-01-10
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 463. Aslakson, B. M. Jan. 10. Internal-combustion engines of the continuous combustion type. The engine is an improvement on that described in Specification No. 16,004, A.D. 1904, in which air from a pump a is admitted to a cylinder b at the end of the out-stroke, and expels the product of combustion, its pressure, when the piston covers the exhaust port, being somewhat above that of the atmosphere. On the in-stroke, the air is compressed to a high degree, and during the next out-stroke gas, which has been forced into the reservoir e<8> by the pump e, is admitted through the valves d, and is ignited at constant pressure by an incandescent body 1. The improvements are, (1) driving the air and gas pumps from the same crank, (2) governing the gas supply to the cylinder, and (3) controlling the gas admitted to the gas pump by the pressure in the reservoir. The air valves b<9> are opened by a cam b<13> and the gas valves by an eccentric k through telescopic rods d<5>, d<6>, Figs 6, and 7, and trip levers which are disengaged when they come into contact with stops m adjusted by the governor. The admission of gas to the gas pump is controlled by the pressure in the reservoir acting upon a piston f<3> connected to the throttle valve f.
Patent GB-190500856-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Game.
Inventor: LUCAS ADA HUME
Filed: 1905-01-16
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 856. Lucas, A. H. Jan. 16. Games imitating tennis ; nets.-The game is p la y e d upon a table A, Fig 1, divided across the middle by a net N having an opening in the centre to receive a bell B, which is hung from the supporting-cord of the net. A number of cups C, C<1>, &c., of different sizes, and two troughs T, are placed upon, fixed to, or formed integrally with, the table A. Two, four, or six players may join in the game, and the object is to strike coloured balls into the cups and troughs by means of ordinary bats, according to certain rules. The scores differ according to the cups in which the balls may fall.
Patent GB-190502022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Accumulators or Secondary Batteries
Filed: 1905-02-01
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 2022. Vickers, Sons, & Maxim, and Hall, R. F. Feb. 1. Secondary batteries.-Relates to charge-testing apparatus. The cell-cover B', Fig. 1, carries a lead or other socket c which extends laterally, almost to the outer case A. A conical opening c<1> with a rubber plug c' receives the end d<3> of the usual hydrometer or testing device D, while the other end of the passage c' is widened and contains a rubber washer c<3> for holding the top of the acidresisting electrolyte tube C. In a modification, a bell-shaped aperture ex, Fig. 3, allows of the insertion of the flexible hydrometer tube d<2> right into the electrolyte, thus dispensing with the tube C. If desired, the inner end of the socket c may extend into the electrolyte, and so guide the tube d<2> between the electrodes. With the above arrangements, the cells B are readily removed from the casing A when necessary.
Patent GB-190506391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding Apparatus for Manufacturing Cement.
Inventor: CLARKE ERNEST JOHN
Filed: 1905-03-25
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 6391. Clarke, E. J. March 25. Mills and apparatus.-Apparatus for grinding cement, consists of a revolving brush a and a fixed block d of metal, stone, or wood carried by a baseplate n adjustable vertically by means of screws e. The brush is composed of metal wires carried by an arm f attached to a vertical shaft g driven through bevel-gearing from the driving-shaft k. The slurry is fed down the central opening p from a shoot c, and the small particles of chalk and clay, having been crushed between the brush a and block d, escape through an opening i in the surrounding casing b.
Patent GB-190511036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternating Current Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: CONRAD FRANK
Filed: 1905-05-26
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 11,036. Conrad, F., and Bradshaw, W. M. May 27, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Energy meters.- The motive element of an induction-motor meter is shown diagrammatically in Fig. 3. A magnetic core, common to both series and shunt coils, is formed with a projection 4, separated by narrow air-gaps from side pieces 8, 9, forming a nearly closed magnetic circuit for the shunt coil. The series coils are wound on projections 6, facing the former gaps but separated from them by much wider gaps, in which the disc 15 rotates. The invention may also be applied to watt-meters. A pair of brake magnets of the form shown in Fig. 1 are mounted in brackets 20 with set-screws 21, and are radially adjustable.
Patent GB-190512516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Briquettes from Fuel, Ores and the like.
Inventor: NOLL JOHANNES
Filed: 1905-06-16
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 12,516. Noll, J., and Trainer, E. Sept. 14, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Moulding briquettes.-Fuel, ores, &c, mixed with a binding-substance soluble in water, such as the refuse matter from lixiviated wood pulp or gum arabic, is dried till it becomes powdered, and is then briquetted by a very high pressure sufficient to render the binding-agent plastic.
Patent GB-190514686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conveyers.
Inventor: LUCAS GEORGE
Filed: 1905-07-17
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 14,686. Lucas, G. July 17. Conveyers.-Comprises a conveyer in which the material is transported by a flexible band or trough of baglike form. The conveyer is enclosed in a casing 10, with suitable openings 11, in the side walls of which sprocket-wheels 13 are journaled. The chain, Fig. 5, has spaces between adjacent links to receive the teeth of the sprocket-wheels. The links have inclined sides 17, on which rest at intervals the divergent arms 18 of U-shaped supporting members 20, having longitudinal side bars 20a with other supporting members 21 at their extremities connected to form basket - shaped carriers by curved bars 22. These carriers have wheels 23, 26 running on upper and lower guiderails 24, 27. These guide-rails have overlapping portions 29 at the sprocket-wheels. Carried in the continuous trough between the carriers is a band, Fig. 7, of woven wire having interlocked spirals, the expansion of which allows the trough to adjust itself to the curvature of the conveyer without leaving undue fulness along the sides of the straight portion. This band may be lined with closely-woven material if used to carry fine particles.
Patent GB-190519349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Press-studs.
Inventor: PRYM HANS
Filed: 1905-09-25
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 19,349. Prym, H. Sept. 25. Stud -and - socket fastenings.- Pushbuttons for garments, dresses, plackets, &c. are formed d of a plate a<1> having a hollow head h, which engages a hollow dome c on a plate a. A semicircular spring e having U- shaped legs f is sprung beneath the flange b. The legs f, working through the slots d, engage the restriction i of the part h. Sewing- holes k are provided.
Patent GB-190519546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dress Protecting Bodices.
Inventor: THEILER MARIE
Filed: 1905-09-27
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 19,546. Theiler, M. June 9, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Dresses; undervests.-Relates to a dress-protecting bodice having pockets under the arm pits into which sweat-absorbing pads can be inserted. The bodice is made in halves a, b laced together at the back. The pockets d are open at the lower ends, and extend along the arms as shown at e. These extensions are held in place by elastic bands k. The sweat pads are inserted from below and may be held in position by studs which pass through the pockets.
Patent GB-190520063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Punkahs.
Inventor: WALFORD ERIC WESTON
Filed: 1905-10-04
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 20,063. Walford, E. W., [Woodford, T. 0.]. Oct. 4. Fans, punkah and like.-Relates to operating-means for punkahs by which the amplitude and period of oscillation can be varied. A driving- disk k A, rotated through gearing by springs B, is provided with holes A<1> at different distances from the centre, into one of which is fitted a screw passed through one end of a link C, the other end of which is screwed to a rocker D pivoted at D'. A link E connects the rocker to the punkah rod F pivoted at F<1>. The punkah is attached to the punkah rod in any well-known manner, and may be counterbalanced by a weight G. Holes are formed in the rod F and rocker D as well as in the disk A, so that the links C, E can be adjusted to vary the amplitude and time of oscillation of the punkah. A stop spring H may be fitted to the casing to return the rocker at the end of the stroke, and a spring J may bear against the screw engaging the holes A'.
Patent GB-190523154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tube Cleaners.
Inventor: FORSTER JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1905-11-11
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 23,154. Forster, J. T. Nov. 11. Cleaning tubes.-Two segmental disks a, a<1> are mounted on a rod b of which the length is slightly greater than that of the tube to be cleaned. A flat strip f is riveted to each disk and, together with a tube l, serves as a distance.piece. Towards the cutaway side of the disks is secured a spring s which has a broad part i and a recess m, engaging with the strip f, thus preventing relative movement. A hand-hook is provided on the rod b, and the cleaner is pushed into the tube with the spring s below, thus cleaning the upper portion of the tube and allowing the matter to remain in the tube until the cleaner is turned through a half revolution, and withdrawn.
Patent GB-190523611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cutting the Bands of Sheaves in connection with Thrashing Machines.
Inventor: MARSHALL HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1905-11-16
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 23,611. Marshall, H. J. Nov. 16. Thrashing-machines.-For cutting the bands of the sheaves, the trough i of the elevator l feeding the thrashing drum, is provided with a cross. shaft c carrying one or more curved knives d with serrated cutting-edges. The knives are loose on the shaft c, which is supported by side brackets a, and can be raised or lowered to suit the size of the sheaves, by means of rods e passing through the cross-bar g, and pro. vided with adjusting nuts j. A spiral spring h is interposed between the lower forked end f of each rod and the cross-bar g.
Patent GB-190523764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Table and the like Knives and Forks.
Inventor: GRAH HUGO
Filed: 1905-11-18
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 23,764. Grah, H. Nov. 18. Table and like knives and forks are secured in their handles by means of a cement, hitherto known for other purposes, consisting of a mixture of glycerine and litharge stirred to form a fine mass. The cement resists the action of soapsuds and hot water.
Patent GB-190604698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Copying Presses.
Inventor: BLUEN GEORG
Filed: 1906-02-26
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 4698. Bluen, G. Feb. 26. Copying-presses.-In a roller copying-press, two or more pressing-rollers c', c<11> are disposed about the platen or main roller e and united so that they move together, as by a common bearing actuated by the usual eccentric f and spring d.
Patent GB-190606644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Indication at a Distance, of Electrical Pressures in the Conductors of Electricity Supply Systems.
Inventor: HOLMES ARTHUR BROMLEY
Filed: 1906-03-20
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 6644. Holmes, A. B. March 20. Current meters.- The pressure in a distant conductor A is observed by means of a wire W connecting an indicating- instrument to a point P in a resistance R connecting the conductor A to earth, so that the pressure in the connecting- wire differs only slightly from that of the earth. The connecting-wire may thus be carried overhead and uninsulated, though it may in special cases be insulated or underground. In the case illustrated, the resistance is connected to the return rail of an electric traction system, and an additional connecting-wire W<1> affording a complete metallic circuit for the instrument is connected close to the rail. The system may be applied to multiplewire circuits. The indicating-instrument may be electrostatic, and may be calibrated to indicate the actual pressure in the conductor A. A fuse, cutout, or other device may be placed near the resistance to disconnect the connecting-wire in the event of the earth connexion breaking.
Patent GB-190608551-A (GB)
Title: Paddle Wheel for Propelling Vessels.
Inventor: KINSKY COUNT RUDOLPH
Filed: 1906-04-09
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 8551. Kinsky, Count R. April 9. P ad d l e.-wheele. - In paddle-wheels of the kind described in Specification No. 27,293, A.D. 1897, in which plane floats are alternately inclined to the axis, the ends b are made conical inform. The floats are made separate so that single floats may be replaced when damaged. According to the Provisional Specification, the anglesbetween the floats may also be replaced by plane portions. The invention is differentiated from those employing helicoidal floats with rounded connecting-pieces.
Patent GB-190609962-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mask for the use of Motorists, and others.
Inventor: SALT ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1906-04-28
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 9962. Salt, A. E., and Bouster, O. April 28. Face protectors.-A fabric mask, for motorists and others comprises a body portion a, provided or not with goggles, and having below the mouth an opening in which is fitted a bent wire helix e, filled with cotton-wool or the like for the purpose of removing dust from the inhaled air. The mask is ventilated by a tube i which is open at the other end and terminates in a receptacle c for the nose. The ends of the helix e are closed by a flap f attached to the mask. The cotton-wool may be enclosed in an open textile fabric instead.of in a wire helix, and the air may be admitted only at the sides.
Patent GB-190610733-A (GB)
Title: Arrangements for Tightening Piston Rings
Inventor: WILLNER KARL
Filed: 1906-05-08
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 10,733. Willner, K. May 8. Pistons.-The packing-rings are expanded by spiral springs 12, Fig. 4, the tension of which is adjusted by an inner divided ring 13, expanded by wedges. The springs act on a divided ring 11, placed inside the packing- tings, the ends of which make tongue joints covered by plates 11<1>. The parts of the ring 13 end in flanges 14 between which move the wedges. The flanges move over surfaces 16 on the piston boss. The wedges slide in grooves in the piston body and cover, and are adjusted by cams 21, Fig. 1, on spindles 20, held by ratchets and pawls. The spindles can be turned to adjust the packing by a key inserted through boles in the cover ordinarily closed by screw plugs.
Patent GB-190610874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Zithers and like Stringed Musical Instruments.
Inventor: LANGFELDER HENRY
Filed: 1906-05-09
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 10,874. Langfelder, H. May 9. Zithers; harps.- A detachable plectrum keyboard consists of two parts, one attachable to the soundboard, and the other carrying the keys with plectra attached having a small sliding motion along the first part so as to cause the plectra to pluck the strings. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement in plan; Fig. 4 shows a - transverse section of the keyboard with its supports. The part 3 attachable to the soundboard is provided with slots 7 in the foot 5 which engage with screws 10 on the soundboard, and holes 8, 9 in the foot 6 which engage with pins 11, 12 on the soundboard, a catch 13 on the foot 6 coming under the head of the screw 11. The part 3 is also provided at the four corners with grooves 15, in which are arranged rollers 16, supporting the sliding carriage 4. Upon the carriage 4 are arranged the keys 22 and plectra 24, connected together by springs 23. The carriage is guided laterally by pins 18, and is provided with smail rollers 19 of leather or other soft material engaging urder angle-irons 20, so that it is held down on to the rollers 16. A spring 17 holds it normally in one end position. The instrument is played by depressing the keys 22 ard simultaneously sliding the carriage, so that the strings 2 are plucked by the plectra 24.
Patent GB-190611191-A (GB)
Title: Furnace for Obtaining Zinc from Zinc Ores.
Inventor: SCHMIDT PAUL
Filed: 1906-05-12
Granted: 1907-05-11
Abstract: 11,191. Schmidt, P., and Desgraz, A. May 12. Retortfurnaces for zinc.-In a gas-heated retort furnace for extracting zinc from its ores, a regulable temperature uniform throughout the furnace is obtained by arranging several pairs of burners in the floor of the combustion chamber, each pair being provided with means for regulating the separate supplies of air and gas. The air enters the furnace by a blast pipe e having a regulating- slide f, passes through regenerators g and passages z, h, y, i, and is delivered to the burners c through apertures m, m<1> each of which is controlled by a slide n. Gas from a common supply pipe o passes to each pair of burners through separate pipes q having regulating valves p. The products of combustion pass downwards between the muffles and thence through apertures s into exhaust pipes k.
Patent GB-190620609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Controlling Automatically the Flow of Fluid in Refrigerating Systems and the like.
Inventor: MILLS CLAUDE KENNEDY
Filed: 1906-09-17
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 20,609. Mills, C. K., [Automatic Refrigerating Co.]. Sept. 17. Drawings to Specification. Signals, automatic-alarm.-In an apparatus for controlling automatically the flow of fluid in refrigerating systems and the like, an electric circuit containing signalling-devices may be closed when the pressure is abnormal.
Patent GB-190702214-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Regulating the Opening of a Trawl Net.
Inventor: PICKERING THOMAS MARSHALL
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 2214. Pickering, T. M. Jan. 29. Trawling-gear.-In trawl nets having a greater vertical opening than that usually employed, the ground-ropes are attached to triangular weights e suspended by guy-ropes d from the otter-boards which do not come into contact with the sea bottom. The weights are kept vertically beneath the otterboards by means of ropes g, g<1> attached respectively to the trawl warp and to the middle portions of the otter-boards. '
Patent GB-190703636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clips for Card Indexes, Filing Cabinets, and the like.
Inventor: MIDDLEMISS ANTHONY RONALD
Filed: 1907-02-14
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 3636. Middlemiss, A. R. Feb. 14. Fastenings, clip, for card indexes. The clip is made from sheet metal, and is formed with bentup tongues A for the purpose of, holding a namelabel &c. D, and a cut-out tongue C, by means of which the clip is held on a cord E for indexing purposes, a space being thus formed tl.rough which a distinctive mark on the card is shown. The clip is for use on cards, folders, or envelopes in card indexing, filing-cabinets, &c.
Patent GB-190711559-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Prevention of the Denitrating Action in the Gay-Lussac-absorption-apparatus.
Inventor: PETERSEN HUGO
Filed: 1907-05-17
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 11,559. Petersen, H. May 17. Sulphuric acid.-Between the Gay-Lussac tower and the lead chambers is placed a device, such as a tower suitably packed, down which nitro-sulphonic acid can be passed. Thus, any sulphurous acid and steam from the chambers are arrested before they can reach the Gay-Lussac tower and liberate the oxides of nitrogen, and the working of the plant is regulated automatically.
Patent GB-190711771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and applicable to Platen Printing Machines
Inventor: ROCKSTROH MAX
Filed: 1907-05-21
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 11,771. Rockstroh, M. May 21. Platen presses.-A band-guard 1 for platen presses is pivoted on the same spindle as the stopping- lever 5, and normally rests against one end of a small bell-crank lever 4 as the platen moves up to the bed. If the hand is not withdrawn soon enough, the lever 1 is kept away from the lever 4, the lower end of which then engages with a stop 6 on the lever 5, and stops the machine by releasing the spring-controlled rod 8.