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Patent GB-190306506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motor-medium Supply Nozzles for Steam or Gas Turbines.
Inventor: WEICHELT CARL
Filed: 1903-03-20
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 6506. Wiechelt, C. March 20. Steam &c. turbines -Nozzles for steam and gas turbines are made of rectangular instead of circular cross -section. An inward - flow turbine wheel 2, Figs. 1 and 2, has a nozzle box 1 with a projecting part 16 in which the straight inner part 5 of the nozzle is formed, while the curved outer part 6 is formed between two shaped plates 8, 9 which have an abutting surface 10 and are enclosed by rings 13 screwed to the nozzle box. As adapted to an outward - flow turbine, openings 5, Fig. 4, are formed in the nozzle box 1 and align with curved outlets 6 formed in the concave faces of guidevanes 24. The guide-vanes have lugs which fit in grooves in the enclosing rings. The nozzles are divided into sets by intermediate pieces 30 and are secured to the nozzle box by screws 29 A sliding or rotary valve 35 controls the apertures to the sets of nozzles. The nozzles may be adapted to multiple expansion and other forms of turbines.
Patent GB-190310078-A (GB)
Title: Improved Advertisement Glass Tablets.
Inventor: CHALLIS JAMES
Filed: 1903-05-04
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 10,078. Challis, J. May 4. Ornamenting glass surfaces.-A glass tablet for advertising is coated on the back with Brunswick black, a stencil plate is laid on, and the exposed glass surfaces brushed clean. The glass is then etched, and the etched parts are filled in with paints, flaked metal varnishes, &c.
Patent GB-190311479-A (GB)
Title: A Lotion for the Relief or Cure of Eczema and other Skin Diseases.
Inventor: BLEACKLEY JOHN
Filed: 1903-05-20
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 11,479. Bleackley, J. May 20. Lotions.-A lotion for the relief and cure of eczema and other skin diseases in men and animals, consists of neatsfoot oil, spirits of tar, carbolic oil, paraffin oil, and flour of sulphur.
Patent GB-190313044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gasoline or other Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1903-06-10
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 13,044. Vickers, Sons, & Maxim, and McKechnie, J. June 10. Connecting-rods for internal-combustion engines for submarine boats. The cylinders A of the engine are in pairs, one on each cide of the crank shaft, which they drive through a double triangular connecting-rod F<1> engaging a crank-pin J on each side of the bearing D.
Patent GB-190313652-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means to Facilitate the Turning of Music Leaves and the like
Inventor: SHEPHARD WALTER STEPHEN
Filed: 1903-06-18
Granted: 1904-06-18
Abstract: 13,652. Shephard, W. S., Burbridge, A., and Ingram, R. H. June 18. Leaf-holders.-A leaf-holder designed to facilitate t h e turning o f music and like leaves consists of a grooved or hollow finger d, which is attached by an elastic band or spring f to a rubber washer c. The washer is connected by a plate or screw eye b to the ledge a of a music stand or the like. When turning a leaf, the finger is moved from the vertical to the horizontal position d. In modifications, the spring may be hooked to the plate which is dished to receive the washer, or the plate may be provided with a ball upon which the finger swings, a spring, passing through the ball, being connected to the top of the finger.
Patent GB-190314089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Discharging Coke from Through Gas Retorts.
Inventor: BROUWER JOSEPH DE
Filed: 1903-06-24
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 14,089. Brouwer, J. de. June 24. Driving-chains.-In a chain which actuates an apparatus for discharging gas retorts, the links are pivoted together and provided with teeth to form a jointed rack. The chain, which is connected to a pushing-plate h, may be coiled inside a frame B ; the teeth, which are formed on the underside of the links, gear with a pinion E driven by a motor or other means. On the top of each link is formed a recess 1 to hold water for keeping the parts cool; side guides may be used to ensure engagement with the pinion.
Patent GB-190316691-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Embossing and Colouring or Painting Lincrusta or like Material and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: WALTON FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-07-29
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 16,691. Walton, F. July 29. Painting.-Relates t o a method of, and apparatus for, embossing and painting o r colouring lincrusta and like embossed material. The backing upon which the lincrusta is to be formed is wound on a roller C, and passes over a roller D and between rollers E to the embossing-machine A, which has a steam-heated plate B. The backing, with the lincrusta material on it, passes between adjustable rollers to the embossing-roller H, which is supported in bearings I adjusted by screwed rods J operated by handles K. The embossed material then passes between one or more pairs of painting-rollers L, M, and over a guide T to a roller V, on which the finished material is wound. The rollers L have the pattern of the embossing- roller H upon their surfaces, and bear against the lower adjustable metallic rollers M. The rollers L are made of printers' roller composition, and are cast in a mould obtained by taking a plaster cast of the embossing-roller ; portions of the pattern are cut away at different places from each roller, so that the rollers paint the lincrusta with different colours in different places, as it passes between them. The paint is supplied to two parallel rollers N, N' mounted above the roller L, and passes by means of an intermediate roller N<2> to the raised portions of the roller L. The composition roller N is arranged to slide longitudinally on the surface of the metallic roller N<1>, so as to distribute the paint over the surface ; the axle N<4> of the roller N carries a cam, the groove of which is engaged by a fixed projection on the framing. The rollers N, N' are provided with paint troughs, and with doctors P, P<1> to collect the paint. When the relief of the lincrusta is considerable, the roller N<2> is covered with a piece of the lincrusta so as to form an embossed roller of it. In a modification, the rollers L are arranged round a central cylinder, over which the lincrusta passes.
Patent GB-190321732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spinning Frames.
Inventor: OBERNESSER ROBERT
Filed: 1903-10-09
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 21,732. Oberneaser, R. Oct. 9. Yarns, clearing; thread guides.-In a spinning-machine, the yarn is cleared from fly &c. as it passes from the rollers to the spindles by passing over a grooved and curved plate 1 secured on the thread board immediately above the guide. eye 5.
Patent GB-190321979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Non-refillable Bottles and like Receptacles.
Inventor: ROSENAW EDWARD CHARLEY
Filed: 1903-10-12
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 21,979. Rosenaw, E. C. Oct. 12. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-Relates to closing devices for non-refillable bottles. A plug 2 is connected to a metal casing 1, the outer end of which is hardened to prevent it from being drilled. The casing has catches 4 pressed outwards by springs 5, the catches being adapted to enter a groove 15 in the neck, and so retain the plug in the neck, which is tapered as shown. The plug 2, shown in section Fig. 4, has a central nipple 8, upon which is fitted a cork packing 9. A hinged valve 10 opening outwards is held seated over the nipple 8 by a light spring 11, and opens only under fluid pressure. A guard-plate, supported on posts 13, is arranged above the valve 10. Openings 14 in this plate and openings 3 in the casing provide an outlet for the liquid. The holes 3 are preferably in alignment with the posts 13, and are out of alignment with the holes 14, to prevent tampering with the valve by a wire. The bottle is corked in the usual way after it is filled and the plug inserted.
Patent GB-190324619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Vitriol.
Filed: 1903-11-12
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 24,619. Schwab, M., and Greene & Sons, H. Nov. 12. Sulphuric acid. - Consists in intimately mixing the steam and reaction gases before passing them into the leaden chambers. In some cases, gases are withdrawn from the leaden chambers and remixed with the entering gases, and, when the chambers are of considerable length, they are supplied with additional jets of steam at suitable points. The gases from the Glover tower, or from a preceding chamber, pass by way of a pipe e into a mixing-tower c which stands in a tray d having an acid seal and connected at tLe top and bottom with the chamber a by one or more ducts g, f, the former of which may be flared towards the chamber. Steam is forced in through one or more jet pipes h, the injector action causing the chamber gases to pass through the pipe g into the tower c. A supplementary steam jet j is introduced through the wall of an open vertical tube or shaft i which depends edgewise into the acid seal from the top of the chamber. The jet serves to circulate the gases at the remote end of the chamber, while the walls of the shaft i act as additional condensing- surfaces for the acid.
Patent GB-190400815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball and Socket Fastenings
Inventor: STERNBERG MARC
Filed: 1904-01-12
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 815. Sternberg, M. Jan. 12. Stud-and-socket fastenings.-The socket consists of the sheet-metal cap A and the resilient eyelet B, with three or more slots d extending from the top to about half-way across the flange c. The stud consists of the cap J and the eyelet K. In attaching the eyelets are passed through the fabric F, and are caused by pressure to expand and curl within the caps A, J, as shown. Indentations e may be formed in the flanges c, l. When the parts are brought together, the eyelet B expands, and the shoulder at the throat of the socket engages the groove in the cap J.
Patent GB-190402052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines and the like.
Inventor: LEWIS EDMUND WOODWARD
Filed: 1904-01-27
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 2052. Lewis, E. W. Jan. 27. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The carburetter maintains a mixture of constant strength, or of other proportions at varying speeds. Mounted in the body of the carburetter is an adjustable piston or other valve F, having a depending sleeve F<4> extending into the air-supply chamber B. The piston valve is provided with conveniently-shaped ports F<2>, which open into the mixing-chamber when they rise above the stationary sleeve A<2>, the projecting sleeve F<4> having inclined ports which open into the interior of the piston valve when uncovered by the central partition A<3>. The sleeve F<4> is tapered internally to vary the velocity of the air current passing the hydrocarbon spraying-nozzle C. A cylindrical valve E' regulates the supply of mixture to the engine through the outlet E. The rod G passing through the head of the carburetter indicates the position of the piston valve. If preferred, the spraying- nozzle may be controlled by a valve formed by a downward extension of the rod G, the valve having helical or inclined grooves deepening towards the base. The spraying-nozzle may also be tapered, in which case the bore of the sleeve F<4> is made cylindrical.
Patent GB-190403851-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Incandescent Mantle Holder
Inventor: BROUGH WALTER
Filed: 1904-02-16
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 3851. Brough, W. Feb. 16. Incandescent gas lamps. - Mantles are supported by a holder b, which is shaped to fit the neck of the mantle. The holder may be moulded from clay or steatite and is then dried, turned in a lathe to the correct shape, and burnt in a kiln. A stick c is in - serted in a hole in the centre of the holder, and is supported from the burner. Small holes d may be formed when preferred.
Patent GB-190410804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bobbin Winders particularly applicable for Winding Thread used in Machines for Sewing Leather Articles.
Inventor: LEGG ROLAND HALE
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 10,804. Legg, R. H. May 10. Sewing-machines, spools &c. winding in.- Relates to an improved bobbinwinder for winding waxed thread in a leather-sewing machine, applicable also as a separate device, or as an attachment to an ordinary sewing- machine. The thread is automatically cut, when the layer on the receiving-bobbin is of the required thickness, by a cutter, which can be removed for sharpening. The thread is delivered over a wheel movable laterally on a horizontal raised bar 7 on to a bobbin, one end of which abuts against a driving "whirl" while the other end is held against a horizontal laterally-adjustable spindle in the standard 3. The cutter consists of a long blade 14 mounted on a plate 12, the ends of which surround the standards 10 or carry pins working in vertical slots. The plate 12 rests on a spring 15, or on coil springs on the standards 10, and is held down by a catch 17, the bent end of which extends under the lower end of a pivoted elbowed lever 18, carrying a pivoted adjustable disc on the upper arm. The thread on the bobbin presses the disc and lever 18 outwards and ultimately releases the catch 17 and the cutter 14. A swing catch may be applied to the lever 18 to prevent the starting of the bobbin from releasing the cutter.
Patent GB-190417233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyre Inflaters.
Filed: 1904-08-06
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 17,233. Dover Ltd., and Dover, H. W. Aug. 6. Pistons ; stuffing- boxes. - Relates to the details of pneumatic tyre inflaters constructed of celluloid, exonite, or the like materials. The gland, Fig. 4, for closing the rear end of the cylinder about the plunger, is formed with a radially - serrated domed end d, and is extended inwardly at g to provide a longer bearing to prevent the plunger from being bent at the commencement of the compression stroke. The threads f on the screwed portion are made square on their outer side and inclined on their inner side to afford greater strength and to facilitate the insertion of the cup-leather. A plug, Fig. 8, attached to the plunger by pressing the hollow end into an annular groove o, is formed with a concave surface k in which the cup-leather q, Fig. 11, is held by a screw r and is prevented from buckling during the compression stroke.
Patent GB-190418873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttle Guard Mechanism for Loom's for Weaving
Inventor: YATES TIMOTHY
Filed: 1904-09-01
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 18,873. Yates, T. Sept. 1. Loom shuttle guards.-The horizontal metallic rod D turns on bearings E of the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, and has its end H attached to one end of a leather link J, which at the other end is fastened to a spring i carried by the part E. Should the shuttle tend to leave the race G, the rod D is forced outwards against the action of the spring i until its end L comes against the lay cap A. A bolt F keeps the parts of the spring below projections K formed on the part E. For deep reeds, the rod D is correspondingly lowered and a second fixed rod in the same bearings is added above the rod D.
Patent GB-190426666-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fluid Circulation-apparatus for Centrifugal Machines
Inventor: SELWIG JOHANNES
Filed: 1904-12-07
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 26,666. Selwig, J. Dec. 7. Dyeing.-Relates to a method for promoting the circulation of the liquids employed in hydroextractors during the preliminary treatment of substances in dyeing, lixiviating, and the like. The perforated basket B is carried by a cone or dome b, and is surrounded by the vessel A which contains the liquid. A pedestal f within the dome, projecting above the liquid surface, forms the bearing for the spindle, a narrow passage being left between it and the dome. Projecting edges m, non the dome and on the bottom of the casing, respectively, are provided to prevent any flow of liquid outwards beneath the bottom of the basket, thus constraining the liquid to pass through the basket. From the circumference of the vessel A, the liquid is returned to the interior of the dome by the pipes p and conduits t as shown, or by passages symmetrically arranged beneath the bottom g of the casing. Such passages may be also formed by fitting a ring with a raised edge to form the projection n above the bottom of the casing, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190428385-A (GB)
Title: Safety Razor Frames.
Inventor: SCHEUBER AUGUST WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 28,385. Scheuber, A. W. Dec. 27. Razors.-In a safety razor, the blade is held on to the frame or blade holder by clips 15, which slide longitudinally upon studs 14, the edges of which are flattened to retain the clips, and by a lip or finger which is pivoted on lugs 22 and bears against the back of the blade. The clips 15 are held in their most rearward position by a spring 16, Fig. 2, which is connected to them by links 19, and is fastened to the frame by rivets 16<a>. The head 24 of this spring presses against the lug 23, which is formed integrally with the lip or finger and holds it in position. The blade holder is attached to an open V-shaped handle 1 by tongues 4 on the blade holder which slide into grooves 3 on the handle, the two pieces being fixed by a projection on the spring tongue 7 entering the hole 8 in the handle. Or the two may be sprung into place, the metal of which they are constructed being flexible enough. The front of the blade holder may be cut away, in which case the grooves 3 are only formed at the ends of the handle. The two pieces may be fastened together in other ways, as by having a hook on the holder engaging with a hole in the handle. The spring tongue 7 may be dispensed with and the two pieces held in the required position by a ball-and-socket arrangement, or the rear portion of the blide holder itself may be formed into a hook to engage with a suitable recess in the handle.
Patent GB-190428629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Drop Signals or Annunciators for Central Telephone Stations and so forth
Inventor: BIRNBAUM ISIDORE BERNARD
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 28,629. Birnbaum, I. B. Dec. 28. Indicators or annunciators. - A ' drop ' at a central telephone station, when released, closes a bell circuit by a sliding contact. When a call is given, the armature b is attracted to the electromagnet a and the drop f falls. The tail-piece h makes sliding contact with the spring i. This spring i is supported by a screw k insulated upon the front plate e, and is connected to one end of the bell circuit, the other end of which is connected to the front plate e.
Patent GB-190500616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners for Cooking and like Heating Purposes.
Filed: 1905-01-12
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 616. Deutsche Continental-Gas-Ges. March 1, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Atmospheric gas burners.-In a gas burner, for cooking and like purposes, having two or more burner heads, adapted for alternative use, the burner heads are arranged behind each other on the same mixing-tube, and the head nearest the gas supply is used as a multipleway cock. When the burner is arranged as shown in Fig. 1, gas from the nozzle D passes through a mixing-tube M into the lower coneshaped part U of a round burner head K<1> for cooking. The part U is fitted into a coneshaped expansion of the mixing-tube, and can be turned through an angle of 90‹ by a lever H, so that the mixing-tube M may be connected with the flat burner K<2> by means of the bore L<2>, Fig. 2, through the chamber U. Standards N are provided for supporting plates to be warmed. By suitably arranging other passages through the plug U, two or more burner heads, besides the round burner head, may be used separately, or in pairs, and supplied from one gas nozzle and one mixing-tube.
Patent GB-190503268-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Heating Buildings by the Circulation of Steam or Vapour.
Inventor: RUSSELL JOSEPH NELSON
Filed: 1905-02-16
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 3268. Russell, J. N. Feb. 16. Tubular valves; rotary cylindrical valves.-For regulating the admission of steam, the valve shown in Fig. 6 may be employed. The valve proper consists of a hollow cylindrical plug N, adapted to slide and rotate in the inlet passage l, a portion n being cut away to establish communication when in the position shown. The valve spindle o passes up through a dial plate P, which is supported on a bracket p attached to the valve casing L. The height of the valve piece N, and hence also the maximum available aperture, may be varied by adjustment of nuts q<1>, q<2>, a pointer Q attached to the valve spindle indicating the position of the gap n.
Patent GB-190504528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps.
Filed: 1905-03-04
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 4528. Haste Pump Co., and Hewitt, J. M. March 4 Lift valves; check valves; casings; seats; removal from vessels, facilitating.-Relates to improvements i n pumps of the type described in Specification No. 23,306, A.D. 1900, and has for its object to render the valve and seating easily removable. The guided valve a with its shell c slides into the valve box f, or into the pipe itself when the box is integral with the pipe. In order to keep the valve in position or to start'it from its place, a bar m straddles over a groove in the nut k and bears in bayonet-grooves in the sides o; the valve is forced in or out by rotating the nut k, but other means may be employed.
Patent GB-190505158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gramophone Sound Record Tablets.
Inventor: BERLINER HERBERT SAMUEL
Filed: 1905-03-11
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 5158. Berliner, H. S. March 11. Drawings to Specification. Phonographs.-The spiral groove on a disk record progresses outwards instead of as usual towards the centre, so that the stylus starting from near the centre reaches the outside edge, a uniform and uniformly good reproduction being stated to be obtained.
Patent GB-190514545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to High Explosives
Inventor: IMPERIALI ROBERTO
Filed: 1905-07-14
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 14,545. Imperiali, Marquis R. July 14. Explosives. - Consists of ammonium nitrate, antimony sulphide, dinitrobenzene, dinitrotoluol, or dinitronaphthalene. Suitable proportions are, ammonium nitrate 74 parts, antimony sulphide 6 parts, and of the third ingredient 20 parts.
Patent GB-190515530-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Carrying a Line Attached to the Missile used in a Life Saving Gun in the Case of Shipwreck.
Inventor: CUVILLIER ALFRED PIERRE ADRIEN
Filed: 1905-07-28
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 15,530. Cuvilier, A. P. A. July 28. L i n e - throwing apparatus. - In a line carrier of a line-throwing, gun, consisting of a metal rod a having enlargements b, c at each end, against which rest, respectively, a helical spring d and a bridle e of strong steel wire which can slide freely along the rod, the line g is attached to a loop formed in the bridle e. When the rod is fired, the bridle slides along it until it meets the spring d. In this way, the rod a has almost left the gun before the line begin to move, while the sudden stress on the line which would otherwise take place is relieved by the spring.
Patent GB-190517239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Excavators.
Inventor: BERNHARDT CARL
IPC: E02F3/08
Filed: 1905-08-25
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 17,239. Bernhardt, C. Oct. 26, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Excavating.-Excavators A are displaceably and rotatably mounted upon conveyers B so that they can be adjusted vertically and so that an horizontal or inclined cut may be made. The whole apparatus is mounted on rails C. The hoppers on the conveyers may be provided with gratings or sieves so that sorting may be carried on. This apparatus may be used for removing rubbish from ore-dressing works, and in coal or iron works &c.