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Patent GB-190501347-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means for Filling Steam Carts, Wagons and the like.
Filed: 1905-01-24
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 1347. Mann, J. H., and Mann's Patent Steam Cart and Wagon Co. Jan. 24. Loading and unloading.-Relates to means and apparatus for loading steam carts, wagons, and the like. A pair of side frames a, mounted on travelling wheels c, aie connected across the upper ends by a cross beam or beams d, so as to permit of a steam cart p being backed between the uprights. Hoisting-gear consisting of a crab or windlass g is fixed to one of the standards and adapted to be driven by hand or through a flexible shaft from the motor of the cart. This hoisting-gear is adapted to lift a hopper o by a rope or chain q. The hopper o is provided with a sliding door w actuated from a screw y and handle z so placed that the driver of the wagon can operate the sliding door without leaving his post. In the manipulation of the apparatus, the hopper is lowered on to the ground and filled with material. It is then raised, the wagon backed in, and the sliding door drawn back. The hopper is of a capacity about equal to that of the vehicle, and the latter is therefore then fully laden and ready to start off again. When transferring the structure from one part to another of a yard, ties terminating in pins are placed across the standards at their lower ends.
Patent GB-190508781-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Feed-water Heater and Heat Circulator for Steam Cylindrical Boilers.
Inventor: NIBLOCK FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-04-26
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 8781. Niblock, F. April 26. Feed-water, heating ; water-circulation, promoting. -Feed-water entering the boiler through the nozzle 6, Fig. 2, of an injector 4, draws steam through a pipe 14, which extends downwards below the flue of the boiler and terminates in the steam space, as shown. The outlet end of the injector is fitted with a check valve 13.
Patent GB-190514351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Steam Generators.
Inventor: ROGGERO ENRICO
Filed: 1905-07-12
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 14,351. Roggero, E. July 12. Water-tube boilers.-Each element consists of horizontal tubes 9, traversed by smoke-tubes 10, and connected at the ends to horizontal sinuous headers 8. The elements are placed one above the other and are connected in series by junction boxes at the ends of the headers; each front header is connected with the header next above it, and each back header with the one next below it. The whole is enclosed in a suitable casing and is heated from below by liquid fuel. The furnace gases pass upwards amongst the tubes 9 to the space 27 and thence to the front of the boiler, where they enter the tubes 10. Finally they pass between the tubes 3, 4 of a feed heater to the uptake 31. The smoke-tubes are omitted from the top element, which serves to dry the steam. In some cases, they may also be omitted from the bottom element. The methods of securing the tubes 9, 10 in place are shown in Fig. 3. The tubes 9 are expanded in the holes and then securely fastened by an internal ferrule 13 ; or an outer nut 17 and an internal screwed ferrule 19 may be employed. The tubes 10 are held in place by a screwed gland 15. Fig. 4 shows the method of connecting the headers together. The boxes 20 are secured to the headers by internal ferrules and are provided with screw-down valves 24 for shutting off the headers.
Patent GB-190514941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines
Inventor: GERSANT JULES
Filed: 1905-07-20
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 14,941. Gersant, J., and Legrand, G. J. J. July 20. Elastic-fluid turbines.-A multipleexpansion steam or other fluid pressure turbine is shown in Figs. 1 and 3, in which a number of fixed diaphragms f having curved slots or passages h, alternate with rotary disks having simi larly - shaped passages l with inclined walls. Steam chambers g at the ends of the turbine have curved partitions corresponding to the slots, and these compartments are connected by sloping channels in the casing. Steam from a pipe c enters one end of the turbine and after traversing the passages in the disks and diaphragms returns through a channel b in the casing to the admission end and again passes through the turbine ; and so on. A:suitable reversing-valve may be used. The passages in the disks and diaphragms may be elbowed and they may be formed by vanes projecting from the shaft and casing respectively.
Patent GB-190515021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand-bags, Purses and like Articles.
Inventor: DELF WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-07-21
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 15,021. Delf, W. July 21. Hand-bags.-A hand bag, purse, &c. a, kept closed by its own weight, is carried by a chain, cord, strap, &c. b, the ends of which are threaded through holes f, g on one side of the bag &c. frame and fastened at h to the other side of the frame. A clasp c may be used as a fastening, or a knob d, Fig. 4, and pivoted piece e may be used for opening. The holes f, g may be replaced by rings, loops, &c., or by a bar. Also the chain b may be threaded through holes at the points hand terminate in knobs or balls.
Patent GB-190521804-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Vacuum Tube or Apparatus for the Production of Violet or Ultra Violet Rays X-rays or other Rays or Combination of Rays by Induction on Low Tension Currents.
Inventor: BOWIE JOHN CUNNINGHAM
Filed: 1905-10-26
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 21,804. Bowie, J. C., and Phelps, J. H. Oct. 26. R÷ntgen-ray and like apparatus.-Apparatus for generating violet or ultra-voilet rays, X-rays, or other rays or combinations of rays for therapeutic purposes by induction on low-tension currents comprises a vacuum tube GT having an internal electrode PE, Fig. 3, an external electrode formed by a metallic casing CS, Fig. 1. Several tubes may be used, and each may contain several electrodes, these being of platinum, iron, or other material, and preferably of disk shape. Each electrode is mounted on a glass cylinder GC, Fig. 3, and is connected to an external terminal T'. The vacuum tube GT is wholly or partly enclosed by the outer electrode CS, which is of copper or other metal and in the form of a cap or sleeve with a terminal T'. A lens or plate of quartz or the like is provided, while a layer of moistened porous material may separate the outer electrode from the tube to ensure silent working, and an insulating- cap may be added to stop stray back rays and to safeguard the operator. Preferably, the apparatus is used with apparatus such as that described in Specification No. 6477, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Medicine &c.], producing high-frequency currents of variable voltage and amperage, its application to the body being simplified. If it is used with other than alternating current, the internal electrode should be the cathode. When it is worked-in contact with the body, compressors of various types may be fitted.
Patent GB-190522757-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cupholder and Cake Tray, for Attachment to a Saucer or Plate.
Inventor: BURRELL PERCY
Filed: 1905-11-07
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 22,757. Burrell, P. Nov. 7. Plates and saucers ; stands for table use.-Consists of saucer or plate attachments to hold a cup or other vessel and prevent it from moving if the saucer or plate is tilted. The device, four forms of which are illustrated in the Specification, may also be provided with a tray for cake &c. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the cup is held by a ring a, of wire or the like, which is provided with two brackets b, b, placed diametrically opposite to each other. Each bracket carries a spring gripping- device comprising a plunger f, spring g, and hooks c adapted to engage the edges of the saucer. A cake tray h may be fixed or detachably connected to one of the brackets b. Fig. 3 shows a form in which the holder a is in two parts, each connected by an arm i to an outer semicircular wire j, which is also formed in two parts pivoted together at k. Each of these parts has an extension or handle l, the extensions being pressed apart by a spring m, so as to cause hooks c to grip the saucer. A cake tray may be carried at the pivot k. The modification shown in Fig. 5 is similar to the last except that the outer wire j is dispensed with, and the two parts of the inner ring a are pivoted together at k. In a further modification, two concentric rings connected by three radial arms are used, and gripping-hooks are arranged midway between the arms, the flexibility of the outer ring allowing them to be stretched over the edge of the saucer. As an alternative, each radial arm may be provided with a spring-actuated sliding clip.
Patent GB-190523120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Surgical or Medical Bandages.
Inventor: KAPPMEIER PAUL
Filed: 1905-11-10
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 23,120. Kappmeier, P. Nov. 18, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Bandages; heating-appliances.-A head compress and heating-appliance, for the treatment of seasickness. consists of a layer of absorbent felt B, shaped to the forehead and provided with hinged metallic vessels A adapted to contain thermophores or electrical heaters. A leather cap E, to press on the back of the head, is attached to the part B by means of cords D and toggles C. The toggles are provided with ratchets K and pawls J to prevent unintentional loosening of the cords. In use, the felt is moistened with hot water and is kept hot by the heating-devices in the containers A.
Patent GB-190604257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Slugging or other Wire Working Machines Operating with Cutting Dies.
Filed: 1906-02-21
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 4257. Sexton & Sons, H., and Sexton, J. H. Feb. 21. Nailing. - Relates to wire slugging - machines of the type in which the wire is out into appropriate lengths by dies, through one of which, on a subsequent motion of the machine, a driver descends to force the slug* into the leather. The present invention provides means for preventing the slug from being g shaken out of the die before coming into position under the driver. The die is formed with a slot or hole in one side communicating with the longitudinal hole through which the wire passes. A bow spring is fixed to the outer surface of the die, its convex surface projecting through the slot and exerting a slight pressure on the slug. As the action of the driver is calculated to wear through the spring, the construction shown in Fig. 2 is preferably adopted. A ball B is held in place in a hemispherical hole in the die D by a spring S, and projects sufficiently far into the longitudinal hole H to clip the wire or slug slightly. The invention is stated to be applicable to any machine in which a wire rivet or slug or any length of wire is required to be carried in a die after being cut and previous to being ejected by a driver.
Patent GB-190608861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Concrete Building Blocks for Insulated Wall Constructions.
Inventor: THOMAS AUGUSTUS ORLOFF
Filed: 1906-04-12
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 8861. Thomas, A. 0. April 12. Hollow walls for ventilation.-Relates to walls built of Z-shaped and like concrete blocks arranged to form isolated or continuous internal air passages. Figs..1 and 3 show walls built of right-angled blocks, and Figs. 9 and 11 walls built of obliqueangled blocks. Specifications No. 1324, A.D. 1856; No. 4648, A.D. 1877, and No. 2416, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Buildings &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-190609260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Excavators
Inventor: NICOLSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-04-19
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 9260. Nicolson, G. W. April 19. Excavating.-An excavator suitable for loosening up, collecting, and removing sediment from the bottoms of tanks, and for operating upon other surfaces, comprises a number of reciprocating pivoted scrapers which collect the material in a central position from which it is removed. Figs. 1 and 2 show one form of the apparatus. A frame 4, mounted on rollers 3, has means for driving the shaft 5 provided with belt pulleys and clutches. A frame 7 is built on the frame 4 and supports a bearing 9 and a pulley 13. The slotted shaft 10, driven by gearing 6, 16, passes through bearings 9, 9<a>, and is raised and lowered by a rope 12 secured to a clip 11 and wound on a drum 13. This drum is operated from the shaft 15<b> which is driven from pulleys C, D on the shaft 5. The bevel-pinion 26 mounted on the shaft 10 operates the connecting- rod 27 through bevel-wheels 24. These rods are connected to reciprocating frames 22 mounted on rollers 21 running in the frame 18, which is formed of channel-bars 20, as shown in Fig. 3, and is supported on the end of the shaft 10. The pivoted blades 23 are secured to the spring frames 22, and inclined blades 29 cause the frame 18 to travel in the arc of a circle during the reciprocating movement of the parts 22. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which three reciprocating parts are used. In this case the connecting-rods 52 are operated by worm-wheels 51 actuated by an endless screw 50 on the shaft 10.
Patent GB-190622691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Cables.
Inventor: PATERSON SYDNEY
Filed: 1906-10-13
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 22,691. Paterson, S., and Bass, J. W. Oct. 13. Drawings to Specification. Cables, particularly suitable for use on railways and other places where fire may break out, are constructed by covering the core with successive layers of rubber, tape or fabric, paper, iron-wire braiding or other convenient metallic sheathing, paper, and finally jute. The various layers, with the exception of the first, are treated with some fireproofing-substance and may be duplicated ; in certain cases, asbestos may be substituted. for paper.
Patent GB-190625566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors.
Filed: 1906-11-13
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 25,566. Albion Motor Car Co., and Murray, T. B. Nov. 13. Right to Patent relinquished. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The area of the air inlet to the carburettor, and the area of the outlet for mixture, are related so that one remains a definite function of the other for all the various positions, the nature of the function depending on the nature of the fuel used. The valves may be of the ordinary type moved by specially-constructed cams or links, or they may be specially shaped and moved simultaneously. Figs. 1 and 2 show a carburettor constructed according to the latter system, having air inlets E, fuel port C, and outlet D, all formed in one sleeve A. The sleeve is normally adjusted by being moved vertically, when the shaped edges of the ports D, E produce the effect above mentioned. To vary the nature of the relation between the areas, the sleeve is rotated by hand, which alters the effective area of the air inlet but does not affect the outlet. By suitable further rotation of the sleeve A, pure air may be passed through the carburettor for scavenging, or a rich mixture for starting. Curves, showing the general nature of the function referred to above, are attached to the Specification. The invention may be used in conjunction with the governor described in Specification No. 9251, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190626813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Range-finders.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-11-26
Granted: 1907-11-26
Abstract: 26,813. Boult, A. J., [Soc. Ponthus & Therrode]. Nov. 26. Range - finders, particularly of the split object -glass type, are provided with a telemetric drum working on a micrometer screw. The movable parts 29 of the objectglasses 3U are mounted on a guided plate 27 pressed downwards by a pivoted spring- controlled lever 21. A screw 9 passes through a threaded socket 8 integral with a plate 6, and is screwed at its lower end to a drum 12 cased by a graphic diagram 15. A cylindrical rod 19 passes through the screw 9 and bears at its upper end in a socket 25 adjustably connected to the plate 27, while the lower end of the rod rests upon a screw 20 carried by a smaller drum 21. The binoculars are adjustable to suit the distance between the eyes; in some cases, a single telescope may be used. The graphic diagram wound on the drum comprises a series of range curves obtained from the formula r # h cos a, in which r is the range, h is the height, and a is the visual angle subtended by 'the extremities of the distant object. In determining the range of a ship, the height of the mast above water line being known, the drum is rotated to displace the spht object-glasses until the images of the water line and the top of the mast coincide. The range is then read off against the graduation of the scale 17 corresponding to the known height. The instrument may also be used to determine the range of a ship, the height of the observer above sea level alone being known. In this case, the drum 21 is rotated independently of the drum 12 until the object-glasses have been separated an amount proportional to the angle of depression of the horizon. The drums being clamped together by a screw, the object-glasses are moved until the images of the water line of the ship and the horizon correspond ; the range is then read off against the known height of observer on the scale 17.
Patent GB-190701283-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Cleaning Painters' Brushes
Inventor: VIGIER WALTHER VON
Filed: 1907-01-17
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 1283. Vigier, W. von. Jan. 19,1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Brush cleaners.-Painters brushes P are held in a framework a which is rotated so as to clean the bristles against a fixed brush g<1>, g<2>, The cleaning- material is soft soap and is held in a receptacle w. The rotatable framework consists of a casing divided into compartments by partitions b connecting the casing with a hollow spindle c which is driven by a rod m from hand or other driving-gear. A lid k, sliding on guides h, which also serve to keep the brush g<1>, g<2> from rotating, closes the casing and can be pressed down so as to force the paint brushes against the fixed brush. A flap t in the lid k serves for the insertion of the brushes. The brush g<1>, g<2> may be made to rotate, and the casing a may be fixed.
Patent GB-190706203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Signalling
Inventor: FESSENDEN REGINALD AUBREY
Filed: 1907-03-14
Granted: 1908-06-15
Abstract: 6203. Fessenden, R. A. March 14. Telegraphs.-Relates to electric signalling-devices applicable both to wireless telegraphy and to signalling through line-wires. The signals are received in the form of "beats" produced between the waves received and oscillations continuously produced by a local high-frequency generation. If the frequency of the waves received is either identical with or differs greatly from that of the local generator, no beats are produced and no signals are received. Suitable frequencies would be, for example, 50,000 per second and 50,100 per second for the local oscillations and those to be received. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the antenna 1 is provided with an horizontal portion 2, and is connected to earth through an adjustable inductance 3 and an adjustable capacity 4. The receiving device consists of a light coil of wire 8 attached to a telephone diaphragm 9, and associated with a second coil 10, through which passes a high-frequency current of uniform periodicity supplied from the alternator 5. When signals are received of a frequency very nearly that of the alternator 5, the interaction of the fields due to the coils 8, 10 produces beats which cause the telephone diaphragm to vibrate and emit a musical note. The diaphragm may be tuned mechanically to the beat frequency by an electric motor controlled by a rheostat operated by a tachometer, and the speed may be adjusted to give the desired beat frequency. Duplex working is rendered possible by the " beat" system of receiving, for oscillations set up in the antenna by depression of the transmitting-key 7 are of the same frequency as those which pass through the coil 10, and consequently no beats are produced. The key 7 substitutes a circuit through the primary winding of a transformer 6 for the normal circuit 37, 38 so as to maintain the load on the alternator constant. As an alternative, the circuit 37, 38 may be disconnected, and the depression of the key 7 may open the contact 29, 30 in the normally-closed circuit 35, 31, 32, 29. In this case, the working-contact of the key 7 is a spring 33, rigidly connected to the spring 29. Signals can be independently transmitted by means of a second transmitting-key 17, the alternator 15 having a frequency differing substantially from that of the alternator 5. In a modified form of receiving-apparatus, shown in Fig. 3, a ring 14 is suspended by a wire 22 so as to be under the influence of fields produced by the coils 8, 10. The action of the coil 10 on the currents due to the coil 8 produces a movement of the ring which closes a local relay circuit at 24. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the local circuit controls a second relay 27, which effects the retransmission of the signals by making and breaking the circuit of an alternator 27<b>. A second receiving- instrument 18, of the same character as that shown in Fig. 2, enables the station shown in Fig 3 to receive two messages simultaneously.
Patent GB-190713958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Molds for Concrete and like Blocks.
Inventor: JOHNSON LEVI SAXON
Filed: 1907-06-17
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 13,958. Johnson, L. S. June 17. Moulding concrete building-blocks.-The hinged sides 2 and ends 3 of a mould are connected to gether by means of inclined slotted brackets 6, attached to the ends of the sides 2, engaging with pins &c. on the ends of handles 9 guided in brackets 12 fixed to the ends 3. The mould is closed by raising the handles 9 in the brackets 12 and the inclined slots 8 in the brackets 6, and secured by spring stops 15 engaging with the handles 9. After moulding, the block is discharged by inverting the mould and opening the sides as shown in Fig. 1, by pressing in the springs 14 and drawing the handles 9 up towards the mould bottom. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which the handles 9 are replaced by an encircling rail 9<a> which carries studs 9<b> engaging with slots in inclined brackets 6<a>. Removable steel lining-plates may be employed.
Patent GB-190719133-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ointment
Inventor: BRYANT WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-08-26
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 19,133. Bryant, W., and Bryant, F. Aug. 26. Ointments.-An ointment for the treatment of open wounds is composed of lard, beeswax, resin, linseed oil, eucalyptus, and verdigris.
Patent GB-190726087-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Facilitating the Opening of Bottles provided with Screw Stoppers and the like.
Inventor: HUNTER ROBERT HOPE ALSTON
Filed: 1907-11-26
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 26,087. Hunter, R. H. A. Nov. 26. Wrenches.-A wrench for turning screw stoppers consists of a split stem a, a' having a circular metal spring b at one end, adapted for use on a stopper with a circular crown, and, when closed, an oblongshaped part c at the other, the latter being adapted to turn stoppers with an oblong - shaped crown. The spring b is lined inside with leather or soft material d, which gives a firm grip on the stopper without injury to it. The wrench may be made in either of the forms shown, and a movable clamp around the stem may be added.