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Patent GB-190317508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Closing Vessels Containing Sterilized Matters or Matters to be Protected from Germs or Contamination such as Liquids for Subcutaneous Injections
Inventor: RITSERT EDUARD
Filed: 1903-08-12
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 17,508. Ritsert, E. Aug. 12. Stoppers.-Relates to means for closing vessels containing sterilized materials, such as liquids for subcutaneous injections, to be protected from germs or contamination. The bottle &c. 1, Fig. 1, after being filled with the material in a heated condition, is closed by a disc 2 of india-rubber or other elastic material, which is secured on the mouth of the vessel by a flexible cap 3, preferably of animal membrane. The cap is moistened and drawn over the mouth of the vessel, and is temporarily secured, during sterilization and subsequent cooling, by a hoop placed around it. After cooling, the hoop may be removed, the closure being then held tightly on the mouth of the vessel by the external pressure. A layer of sterilized wadding or other filtering-material may be placed between the disc 2 and the cap. The cap may be applied before the vessel is fully heated, in which case it is formed with an aperture, adapted to close in the manner of a valve, to permit the escape of air during heating, and to prevent the ingress of air during cooling. As shown in Fig. 4, the valve opening is made by slitting the cap to form a flap 6. When it is desired to withdraw the contents by means of a syringe, the point of the syringe may be forced through the closure into the liquid, thus obviating the necessity of opening the vessel.
Patent GB-190320233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerating Vaginal Speculums.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1903-09-19
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 20,233. Imray, 0., [Morozova, D.]. Sept. 19. Specula, vaginal. Relates to the invention described in Specification No. 8596, A.D. 1901. The perforated end e of the refrigerating speculum therein described is covered over by a cap c which is pierced with a n opening d of insufficient size to allow the os uteri to pass into the speculum. One of three supporting-ribs f is tubular as shown, to allow passage of the air or gas used in cooling the parts to be acted upon. These ribs are joined by a ring g, which is made broad anteriorly, and to this a cover either perforated or not may be affixed, to retain antiseptic or cooling substances.
Patent GB-190326497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mowing and Reaping Machines.
Inventor: BAMFORD SAMUEL BRASSINGTON
Filed: 1903-12-03
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 26,497. Bamford, S. B. Dec. 3. Connecting-r o d s for the driving- mechanism of the cutting - apparatus of reaping and mowing machines. The end b of the connecting-rod a is of the forked shape shown. A block g is secured by a bolt d in the open end of the fork. The brass c is formed with straight sides e which engage the corresponding inner surfaces of the end b, and with curved surfaces at f engaging similar surfaces in the block g and the opposite face of the end b. The flanges h are cut away to allow a certain amount of rocking to the brass c along the surfaces f and thus to prevent any torsional strain being put upon the connecting rod when the cutter-bar is raised out of action.
Patent GB-190326831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horns for Talking Machines
Inventor: SHEBLE HORACE
Filed: 1903-12-08
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 26,831. Sheble, H. Dec. 8. Phonographs &c.-The conical portion A, Fig. 1, of the horn of a phonograph &c. is covered with a layer of cloth or the like. This improves the quality of the sound, and also the appearance of the instrument.
Patent GB-190328508-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Dyeing Soap.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-12-28
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 28,508. Boult, A. J., [Horton, C. W.]. Dec. 28. Soaps.-A material for cleansing and dyeing fabrics at one operation consists of a mixture of any white neutral soap with any aniline dye which does not require a mordant, preferably in the proportion of one part of dry colour to sixteen parts of dry soap. A flowing mixture of the dye and water is added to the soap while in the plastic state, the resulting mixture being afterwards made up into cakes &c. The dye used may be such as is suitable for dyeing silk or cotton &c. The soap is used with hot water in the case of the deeper shades and colours, and with cold water in other cases.
Patent GB-190403678-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Heating Air for Domestic or Industrial Purposes
Inventor: PEDRAZZI ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-02-13
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 3678. Pedrazzi, A. Sept. 8, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Air - heating stoves.- Apparatus for heating air which is to be employed in dwellinghouses or for industrial purposes comprises two concentric cylindrical jackets a, b, the inner one being lined with a refractory material c and containing the fire, which is supported by the firegrate t. Air to be heated enters the annular casing through the pipe f at the bottom, and passes up into the annular spaces between the pipes or "tubular casings" m, m<1>, j, j<1>, which may be variously arranged. Hot gases and smoke from the furnace pass through the internal pipe and escape by the pipe l. The heated air is carried away through delivery mouths p, which may be fitted with registers. In order that the air may be heated uniformly, perforated rings g, h are arranged within the jackets a, b, the holes in one ring being opposite those in the other, and a partition i entends from the lower ring to within a certain distance of the upper one. A register is arranged above the lower perforated ring for regulating the admission of air to the apparatus. The pipes j,j<1>, when of sheet metal, are connected by rivets. They are provided with plates o which may be removed for cleaning purposes, The outer pipes m, m<1> are screwed together and are kept concentric with the inner pipes by means of staying-screws, which pass through the surface of the outer pipes and bear against the inner pipes. In addition to the ordinary furnace door, a small feed-aperture is arranged at the top of the furnace for use when working with continuous firing. Pipes may be connected to the hot-air discharge outlets p for conveying the air to the place where it is to be used. The apparatus may be arranged with several " tubular casings " side by side or in series, or they may be star or ring shaped.
Patent GB-190403849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shackles for Colliery Corves Tubs, and like Vehicles.
Inventor: MORGAN THOMAS CHARLES
Filed: 1904-02-16
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 3849. Morgan, T. C. Feb. 16. Couplings, non-automatic; corves.-To prevent disengagement during travel, the pins of couplings for colliery tubs or corves are locked by spring catches both at the upper and lower arms of the D. A little above its conical end; the pin has preferably four notches d, adapted to be engaged by a spring catch e, which, as the pin is dropped, is pushed on one side. A casing may be provided to protect the spring. A hollow casing g, attached to the upper arm of the D, has inwardly-projecting portions g<1>, tapering away towards the outside of the casing in two directions as shown in Fig. 3, while a catch, formed of two telescoping-parts j, j<1>, separated by a spring, and retained by a pin k<11>, is inserted in a tranverse hole through the coupling- pin in line with the casing. To withdraw the pin, it is partly turned by the handle, when the grooves d are disengaged from the spring e, and the catch at the top end of the pin coming into contact with the projections g<1>, has its two portions pushed far enough together to be clear of the flange k<1>, so that the pin may be raised. To assist in lifting the pin, conical or like projections m on the upper face of the casing g, as the pin is rotated, are engaged by inclined surfaces on the underside of the head c.
Patent GB-190405126-A (GB)
Title: New and Useful Process of Manufacturing Nitrated Celluloses.
Inventor: VOIGT ADOLF
Filed: 1904-03-01
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 5126. Voigt, A. March 1. Nitro-cellulose.-One part of cellulose is dissolved in five times its weight of sulphuric acid, which may contain 2-3 per cent. of nitric acid, at a temperature of 2‹-3‹ C. Two parts of concentrated nitric acid are afterwards added, the solid cake then formed being afterwards washed in a filter press. The nitro-cellulose is then available for shooting and blasting powders, and varnishes.
Patent GB-190409334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rod Brackets for Curtains and the like
Inventor: PARKER JAMES EVERETT
Filed: 1904-04-23
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 9334. Parker, J. E. April 23. Brackets. - A bracket for supporting curtain rods and the like is made from two pieces of sheet metal hinged together. Semicircular sides A' formed on a rectangular blank A are turned up and support in ears A<3> a hinged flap B, the ends of the rectangular blank A being bent double and along the edges of the sides A', and the top part A' abutting against the extremity B' of the flap B and serving to retain it in contact with the edges of the sides A'. An aperture A<4> formed in one of the sides A<1> serves to receive the curtain rod, two brackets being used to support each rod.
Patent GB-190412075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tea Kettles and in the parts thereof.
Inventor: WEBSTER WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1904-05-27
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 12,075. Webster, W. H. May 27. Kettles.-Relates to improvements in the kettles described in Specification No. 6795, A.D. 1904. The stamped top B of the kettle is formed in one with the oval spout A, which serves as the filling- orifice. The handle C is forked at one end. To check corrosion, the edge of the spout orifice is fitted with a band G of copper or other non- corrosive metal. The spout may be covered by a detachable or hinged lid.
Patent GB-190414305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Bearings for Pulleys and Wheels.
Inventor: GIBBONS FRANCIS JOSEPH JAMES
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 14,305. Gibbons, F. J. J. June 25. Ball bearings for wheels and pulleys used for sash-line pulleys and sliding-door runners. Lugs b, Fig. 3, are formed on the plate which is secured to the wall &c., and two plates c, the centres of which carry the balls g, are riveted to the lugs b and retained in position by studs d. The pulley f runs on the balls g. To ensure concentricity of the plates c, a ferrule i, Fig. 7, may be used, the ends of which are enlarged in position. In addition to, or, if desired, without the use of a ferrule, interlocking flanges may be formed on the interior edges of the plates c. The bearings for the balls g may be made in one separate piece j, Fig. 8, the balls being inserted through an aperture k, preferably at the bottom. The aperture is closed by a screw, the end of which is flush with the ball race. The piece j may be in two parts, placed side by side and united by a ferrule with expanded ends, or it may be in three parts carrying two sets of balls. The section of the bearing for the balls is made somewhat V-shaped to prevent the balls from bearing on the joints.
Patent GB-190414527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plates or Slabs for Partitions for Buildings.
Inventor: SCHNUETGEN JOHANNES ERNST
Filed: 1904-06-28
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 14,527. Schnuetgen, J. E. June 28. Slabs or plates for partitions are composed of pumicestone 50 parts, cement 15 parts, volcanic sand 15 parts, and water or hydraulic-lime water 20 parts. The proportions of sand and cement may be decreased and increased respectively. The slabs may also be used to encase girders, beams, pillars, and the like, and for fireproofing purposes generally, and may be reinforced with metal, wood, or the like.
Patent GB-190421917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus applicable for use as a Lamp for Illuminating, or as a Heater for Heating Purposes.
Inventor: MCLEWEE WILLIAM STANLEY
Filed: 1904-10-11
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 21,917. McLewee, W. S. Oct. 11. Lamp stoves.- A n incandescent lamp, adapted also for heating purposes, is provided with a very long combined mixing- tube A and stand and with a draught flue C supported by bars c from the tube A. When used for heating, the burner tip or tips are surrounded by a heater D adjustably mounted on the tube A and provided with a deflector D<8>, ventilating-holes D<4>, D<5>, and transparent panels. When the lamp is suspended from the ceiling, the gas-supply pipe A' extends downwards through the lamp to the bottom of the tube A.
Patent GB-190422443-A (GB)
Title: Combined Telephone and Sounding Telegraph.
Inventor: ANDERSSON AUGUST HJALMAR
Filed: 1904-10-18
Granted: 1905-11-18
Abstract: 22,443. Andersson, A. H. Oct. 18. Telephone systems; t e l ephone c a l a ; telegraphs ; telephones.-In a telephone system, the receiver is developed into the vibrating call, and the switch hook is so arranged that, by depressing it, the signalling-circuit is closed. The arrangement may also be used as a telephonic telegraph. Fig. 1 shows the circuit arrangements, and Fig. 4 the construction of the receiver. Resting on the diaphragm 17 is a vibrating plate 18 upon which a disc 19 is pressed by the spring 23. A platinum pin 24 separates the plate 18 and disc 19. The diaphragm is attracted by its electromagnet so quickly that the inertia of the disc 19 breaks the contact with the pin 24, thus breaking the electromagnet circuit, which includes the diaphragm 17, plate 18, pin 24, disc 19, case 20, and the hook switch lever 1. The fall of the disc 19 again completes the circuit so that the current is rapidly interrupted, and affects the receiver at the called station. Slight variations in the make-and-break device are described. Referring now to Fig. 1, the switch levers are normally in the position shown. On depressing the lever, contacts 5, 9 are brought together by the projection 7 on the arm 3, and close a calling-circuit from the battery 16, through the wire 27, magnet 15, diaphragm 17, support 35, lever 1, wires 36, 46, and the springs 5, 9, and back to the battery. On removing the receivers from the hooks, the springs 6, 10 are brought together, and a talking circuit is closed as follows :-from the battery 16 to the wire 27 at station B, electromagnet 15, diaphragm 17, wire 41, microphone 42, springs 6, 10, line-wire 45 to station A, wire 44, springs 6, 10, wire 43, microphone 42, diaphragm 17, magnet 15, and the wire 27, and back to the battery. For long-distance working, the magnet 15 may be provided with a second coil, the two coils serving as an induction coil, the secondary coil being connected by additional line-wires to the similar coil at the other station.
Patent GB-190424591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Controlling or Governing Internal Combustion Engines of the Turbine Type.
Inventor: FULLAGAR HUGH FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-11-12
Granted: 1906-01-12
Abstract: 24,591. Fullagar, H. F. Nov. 12. Gas turbines.-The speed of turbines driven by hot products of combustion is controlled by varying the pressure in the combustion chamber by controlling the amount of air supplied to i t. Several ways of carrying out the invention are described. In the arrangement shown i n Fig. 1, the turbine air pump i is driven by an electric motor q supported with current from the dynamo s, driven from the main turbine e, the current being controlled by a governor v driven from the main shaft. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the pump i<1> is driven by an auxiliary gas turbine e<1>, the supply of gas to its combustion chamber a' being controlled by the governor 4 driven by the main turbine. The inlet of the air pump may be throttled by the governor 4, the pump being driven by either the main or the auxiliary turbine. The pump may be constructed, as shown in Fig. 8, with several inlets; 8, which are closed by the governor in succession so that the air passes a greater or less number of wheels. Such a pump on the main shaft may deliver air to a second pump driven by an auxiliary motor.
Patent GB-190425001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hay Making Machines.
Inventor: JACKSON JOHN
Filed: 1904-11-17
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 25,001. Jackson, J. Nov. 17. Haymaking; ; rakes, horse. -Relates to a machine for gathering up and turning two swaths at one time, in which the tines are mounted angularly on the ends of stocks adapted to oscillate on a shaft carried by the main axle. On the main axle 4, Figs. 1 and 2, are mounted four arms 7 carrying a shaft 9, which supports two frames 10, 11 connected together by a bar. Loosely mounted on the shaft 9 are a number of brackets 13, to each of which is attached a stock 14 with its outer end bent down and twisted through an angle of about 45 degrees. To these ends are secured tines 16, which are curved as shown, broader at the top than at the bottom, and arranged to overlap at their upper ends, while the lower ends may either overlap or be in line. The stocks 14 are separated by vertical guide - plates 18 fastened to the frames 10, 11. The frames 10, 11 carry brackets 28 connected by links 26 to levers 20, which are also connected by links 32 to bands 34 sliding on the shafts 1. In order to raise the frames and tines, the horse is backed against a strap 36 connecting the bands 34. In a modification, the tines are raised by hand and secured in the raised position by a catch.
Patent GB-190425004-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Steam Boiler Superheaters.
Inventor: COLE FRANCIS JOHN
Filed: 1904-11-17
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 25,004. Cole, F. J. April 21, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Superheaters, steam.-A superheater arranged for use with multitubular boilers is shown in Fig. 1 as applied to a locomotive, Fig. 5 showing a front view, partly in section. To the end of the steam pipe 61 is attached the head 62, which is constructed with the horizontal partition 62<a> and with ports 62<b>, 62<c>. The head carries a series of chambers 70, each of which is divided by the vertical partition 70<a>. Close-ended tubes 69 are secured to one chamber of each header and open tubes to the other chamber, the close-ended tubes being inserted in the smoke tubes 67 of the boiler, and the smoke tubes enlarged for the purpose. Steam enters the front compartments of the headers, traverses the internal tubes, and returns around them to the rear compartments which open to the lower ports of the head 62. Thence the steam passes away to the engine cylinders.
Patent GB-190427290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Furnace Hoists
Filed: 1904-12-14
Granted: 1906-02-14
Abstract: 27,290. Pohlig Akt.-Ges., J. Dec. 17, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Lifts ; skips. - Relates to hoists for charging blast &c. furnaces in which skips are suspended from trolleys travelling on inclined tracks, and comprises means for discharging such skips when they are directly over the furnace mouth. The trolley b, carrying the skip c, is drawn up the track a by a rope i passing round a sheave k and attached to a motor vehicle moving on a rack and acting as a counterweight to the skip. The vessel c has a conical bottom e, which is suspended by a chain passing round and attached to the drum b<1>. The front wheels of the trolley are so constructed that they run up spring guide-rails a' counterweighted by a lever g. When the trolley reaches the end of its travel, further tension of the rope i causes rotation of the drum b<1>, about the end of the lower rails as axis, into the position shown by dotted lines in Fig. 2. This rotation' causes the chain l to unwind and the bucket is lowered into the hopper of the furnace. The conical bottom e of the skip and the cone f of the furnace descend together and the skip is thus discharged. When the vehicle begins to travel upwards the counterweighted lever g returns the rails a to the normal position and the trolley descends.
Patent GB-190505350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Mechanism.
Inventor: FREUND EDWIN
Filed: 1905-03-14
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 5350. Freund, E. March 15, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Brakes.-To obviate the sudden application of spring-applied brake blocks b, Fig. 1, due to the action of the applying-spring e when the controller f is released, and to regulate the power of the springs, a counteracting-spring d is interposed as shown. In a modification, Fig. 2, additional applying-springs d<1>, d<2> are provided to increase the braking effect. Releasing-springs g are also provided, and a counteracting-spring may be interposed between f and i as before. Fig. 3 shows the application to a track brake, in which connexions h<4>, h<5> are supplied for applying the brakes in case of failure of the spring mechanism. The brake controller may be locked by a pawl and ratchet as in Fig. 5, or by an auxiliary brake B, which can be made to bear on a drum b<1>, both appliances being worked by a foot-lever P. Another arrangement consists of a bolt r, Fig. 6, which can be moved into engagement with steps formed on a sliding bolt p.
Patent GB-190507429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Music Rests, and Automatic or Pneumatic Leaf Turners.
Inventor: GABOR JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-04-07
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 7429. Gabor, J. April 7. Book-rests; leafturners.-Relates to a music rest and leaf-turner wherein the leaves are gripped by clips a attached to arms which are successively released mechanically or pneumatically. The book is held by a centre bar b attached to the rest a at the upper end by a catch c, preferably formed with a number of notches, and at the lower end by a spring device. Fingers d hold leaves which are not to be turned. Arms g, formed in two parts pivoted at h, are attached to socket pieces f mounted on a spindle e. Arms j, preferably of ribbon steel, are pivoted and connected by helical springs to the vertical parts of the arms g, and carry clips k for attachment to the leaves. Flat springs z are connected to the socket pieces f, and have projections 1 which bear against a roller 4 rotating round an axis 3. The axis 3 carries a pinion 5, which engages with a spur-wheel 6, with which rotates an arm 7. A rod n is provided with a fixed tooth q and a pivoted tooth p connected by a helical spring to the rod n, which is rotatably mounted in a bracket o in such a position that the pins engage with the vertical parts of the arms g. The rotation is limited by a stop. A lever t is fixed to the rod n and connected by a cord u to a pedal or the like. In use, the arms g are brought round into a rack x, past the pivoted tooth p, and into a forked piece y. The arm 7 is pushed back, thereby forcing the roller 4 into contact with the springs z, and holding it by the projections 1. On depressing the pedal, the rod n will be rotated, thus bringing the catch p out of engagement with the foremost rod g, which by the action of the spring z will spring to the other side of the rest with the leaf. The fixed catch q will catch the next arm g until the return of the catch p on releasing the pedal. When all the leaves have been turned, a spring 10 causes the arm 7 and adjacent parts to assume the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 5. The rod n may also be rotated by a rack actuated pneumatically, a spring being provided to return the rack to its normal position, and a bellows forming a pedal. Other spring devices may be used for actuating the arms g, and a casing may be provided for covering the mechanism, and to form an outfit case. The Provisional Specification states that the top part of the rest may be made to fold.
Patent GB-190511771-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Car Coupling.
Inventor: POYNTON HENRY NEIL
Filed: 1905-06-05
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 11,771. Poynton, H. N. June 5. Couplings, non-automatic.-A middle tightening- link for the ordinary coupling consists of a link C, engaging the link A on one side by an eye C', and the other link B by a quadrant or other slot C<2> in which the link can slide, the link being so shaped that when hanging freely the top of the slot C<2> is higher than the eye C<1>. By this means the link is retained in its shorter position while coupled. A handle C<3> is provided at the lower end of the link for operating it.