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Patent GB-190316825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Granulating and Solidifying Fat or the like.
Inventor: WESTAWAY JAMES
Filed: 1903-07-31
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 16,825. Westaway, J July 31. Fats, granulating. Fats or the like are granulated and collected in a solid form by scattering the molten material by centrifugal action and bringing the drops into contact with a cold liquid. The melted fat is poured through the pipes e<1> into the perforated vessel a mounted on the rotating shaft b, which may carry one or more circular discs b<2>. The outer casing f is supplied with a current of cooled water or other liquid, such as sesame oil, by means of the perforated coil f<1> connected to the pipe m which is fitted with a pump l. The cooling-liquid and the contained fat granules are received in trays g' carried in a frame g which is rotated with a step-by-step motion. The liquid flows through the perforated bottoms g<2> and perforations along the bottom edges into the frame g, whence it escapes into the tank k, which may be cooled, and supplies the pump l.
Patent GB-190317502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Traction Engines and other Vehicles.
Inventor: DIPLOCK BRAMAH JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-08-12
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 17,502. Diplock, B. J. Aug. 12. Vehicles with selflaid tracks. - Relates to various improvements i n vehicles of the kind described in Specification No. 14,710, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Locomotives &c.], which have rails moving over rollers, carried by a ring of pivoted feet, placed on the ground in succession, and includes simplifications of the friction gear described in Specification No. 19,502, A.D. 1902, for ensuring that the feet are placed flat on the ground. Figs. 1 and 2 show part sections on the lines A-A and C-C respectively. The feet a are pivoted by universal joints to the ends of double spokes b, which are formed in one piece and move radially in guides c fixed on the insides of the parallel discs d. Springs e tend to pull the spokes inwards. The inner disc runs loose on the axle-box k, and the outer is keyed to a sleeve l on the axle, the two being connected by distancepieces m. The rollers f, pivoted between the spokes b, run on the rail h and its extensions j. The plates n fixed to the axle-box have a lever o pivoted to them, and are provided with grooves in which work a block p carrying the pivot of the rail h. Inequalities in the road will cause the lever o and rail h to turn about their pivots, and the block p to move vertically in its groove, such movement being limited by the heads r<2> of the rods r<1>. The springs q, r form an elastic connection between the rail and axle. To ensure the feet being placed flat on the ground, they are connected by rods t to sleeves s encircling the centres of the rollers f, the amount of friction between the two being regulated by adjusting-screws and springs. The revolution of the rollers against the rail causes the sleeves s and feet to assume the position shown, the motion being limited by springs u. Rods v, pressed outwards by springs w, prevent undue lateral tilting of the feet.
Patent GB-190318397-A (GB)
Title: Improved Brake Leather Holder for Road Vehicles
Inventor: CHANNON JAMES
Filed: 1903-08-26
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 18,397. Channon, J. Aug. 26. Brakes. - Relates to brakes and brake-block holders for road vehicles, shown applied to a buggy wheel. The bracket 4 is mounted on the end of the brake arm 0, so as to be capable of a slight relative rotation, governed either by a pin and slot 7 or otherwise, and the bracket carries the backplate 1, which can be adjusted laterally by means of the slots 2 and bolts 3. The back-plate has side flanges 8, provided with slots 9, in which a curved plate 10, having rabbeted ends 11, can be pressed towards the wheel by set-screws 14. Between the plate 10 and the serrated edge of the slot 9 are interposed leather or like strips 16, which extend across the front of the plate to form the brake surface. The upper end 12 of the plate 10 is bent back to exclude dirt,
Patent GB-190318712-A (GB)
Title: A Double Point for Electric Rails of the Conduit System so that the Car can always Pick up the Current.
Inventor: HOLBROW ALEXANDER CASS
Filed: 1903-08-31
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 18,712. Holbrow, A. C. Aug. 31. Electric railways and tramways.-The object is to enable the motors on electric railways and tramways worked on the conduit system to pick up the current while passing over the points at a junction. To this end at each junction a jointed or double point is fitted to the electric or conductor rails in the conduit. The point rail is made in two sections a, a<1>, Fig. 1, hinged by a pin b, and the butt end of the front section a' is bevelled off, while the rear section a is keyed to the pillar c. Gaps e, e<1>, of less width than the length of the plough, are left between the heel of the point and the conductor rails. The pillar c has collars c' to prevent the point riding up and down thereon, and it is insulated from the point a by the blocks d, Fig. 3. The pillar is journalled in bearings formed on the supports of the conduits. A rod t, Fig. 1, connects the slotted arm k, which is attached to the pillar c, to the cranked lever j which is pivoted to one of the yokes of the conduit by the bracket k. The pointrod l is also attached to the cranked lever by the pin m. On moving the rod l, the front section of the double point touches one or other of the conductor rails, thus rendering both rails practically continuous.
Patent GB-190319272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pistons and Piston Valves.
Inventor: REEVES CLIFTON
Filed: 1903-09-07
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 19,272. Reeves, C. Sept. 7. Pistons; slide valves.-Pistons and piston valves are provided with a packing-ring at each end which can be adjusted independently of each other from one end of the piston. The packing-rings g, 48 are retained by plates h, 19 and bolts r, 40. They are made taper inside, and are expanded by cones w, 52. The cone w has a boss to work between collars 5 on a spindle f screwing into a sleeve 9, on which the boss of the cone 52 screws. The sleeve 9 is locked by set-screws 12 and a key 24 to the plate 19, and the rod f is turned in it to adjust the ring g, while, to adjust the ring 48, the rod f and sleeve 9 are locked together by a washer 30 and set-screws 32 and a key 33, and both are rotated, thereby causing the cone 52 to move along them. Both rings may be adjusted simultaneously. Leakage at the joint in the rings is prevented by side plates 58, Fig. 6, pivoted to them and a plate 62 embedded in the cones.
Patent GB-190320007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Side Scuttles.
Inventor: DENNY LESLIE
Filed: 1903-09-17
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 20,007. Denny, L., and Porterfield, A. Sept. 17. Side-lights.-The socket members of . an extra hinge of a rectangular scuttle or of an enlarged ordinary hinge of a circular scuttle are pierced with holes G. By inserting a pin H through one of the holes in the part E and through an aligned hole in the part F, the scuttle is held in an open position.
Patent GB-190324502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rectifying & Obtaining Light from Alternating Electric Currents.
Inventor: WEINTRAUB EZECHIEL
Filed: 1903-11-11
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 24,502. Weintraub, E. May 9, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Vacuum tubes. - Relates to arrangements for transmitting three - phase alternating currents through a vapour, such as mercury, either for obtaining light or for rectifying the current, both waves of the alternating current being utilized. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement adapted for transmitting three-phase currents for the purpose of obtaining light, and Fig. 2 an arrangement for rectifying the current, the light obtained being merely incidental. The exhausted glass, fused quartz, &c. tube 4 is provided at the top with three anodes 5, 6, 7 of iron, carbon, or the like, and at the bottom with cups for three bodies 19, 20, 21 of mercury, which are separated by the ridges 22, 23. The top electrodes are connected directly to the mains. The central electrode 20 is connected to the mains through inductances or reactances 26, 27, 28 of suitable character. The mercury bodies 19, 21 are connected to the mains through switches 32, 33, which are closed only at starting. To prevent excessive generation of vapour, condensing-chambers 24, 25 may be provided. The lamp is started by tilting it or otherwise agitating the mercury to produce discharge between the bodies 19,20,21 of mercury, maintained during half a period by current from the source and during the other half by discharge of the inductance. On opening the switches 32, 33, the discharge passes from the anodes 5, 6, 7 to the mercury electrode 20. In the rectifier shown in Fig. 2, the envelope differs considerably in shape and the connections are as shown, a resistance 52 being connected at starting.
Patent GB-190325957-A (GB)
Title: Improved Binders for Holding Sheets of Paper, Fabric or the like.
Inventor: STEELE JOHN THOMPSON
Filed: 1903-11-27
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 25,957. Steele, J. T. Nov. 27. Filing papers.-A binder for holding sheets of paper, fabric, &c. in making up account-books, pattern-books, &c., comprises a bar A having one or more posts B, and a bar C movable on the posts. The bar C is in two parts, a metal strip a and a wooden part b covering the metal. In the wood rotates a collar D which surrounds the post B, and which may he turned by a key or spanner to lock the bar C on the posts in any position, the hole in the collar D being eccentric to cause it to clamp the bar to the post. A collar D may be applied to each of, or to only one of, the holes in the bar C. The binder may be fitted with a back and sides such as those of a book. The Provisional Specification states that each post B is provided with a screwed hole in its upper end, to receive a stud, or in place of the stud pieces for lengthening the posts may be screwed on. The papers, fabric, &c. are perforated for placing on the posts B.
Patent GB-190403239-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Candle-holder.
Inventor: LENNMAN SVEN OTTO
Filed: 1904-02-09
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 3239. Lennman, S. O. Feb. 10, A.D. 1903. [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Candle-holders.-A candleholder, which is adapted to fit in the socket of a candlestick, consists of a tubular piece or shell a, which is divided into wings d, e by means of a slit c and a longitudinal cut b. The lower wings d may be adjusted to fit the inner diameter of a socket, and the upper wings e can be bent to clasp the lower end of a candle, which may be further secured by corrugations, hooks, points, or springs, formed in the wings.
Patent GB-190410701-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Cleaning Filtering Materials.
Inventor: DOBSON FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 10,701. Dobson, F. W. May 10. Filtering-media, regenerating.- Sand, shale, &c. from filter beds are washed, for re-use, in a revolving metal cylinder, the water being supplied through hollow trunnions. The cylinder A is made of riveted iron plates, without internal partitions &c., and is mounted on two hollow axles or gudgeons B<1>, B<2> through which pass inlet and outlet pipes F, G. The cylinder is rotated by means of bands passing over fast and loose pulleys D, E. An open and a crossed belt are used so that the cylinder ma7 be rotated alternately in opposite directions Openings fitted with manhole covers J are provided for charging and discharging the oylinder, and a pipe K permits the water to be drained away.
Patent GB-190412615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Thermo Electric Piles.
Inventor: KATZ ISRAEL
Filed: 1904-06-03
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 12,615. Katz, I. June 3. Condensers combined with thermo-electric batteries. The thermo. couples e, Fig. 1, are placed in the condenser as shown, and may be arranged in double or in single pairs and are suitably insulated. The body of the con. denser c is divided by partitions i, and is connected with the exhaust chamber k, in which the water jet serves to increase the effect of the vacuum, and to increase the velocity of the exhaust steam through the apparatus. The tank g serves to collect the separated oil, and the condensation water runs to the vacuum chamber k through the pipes o, r in the trap p, the partition s being arranged "for " separating the oil from the condensed water." It is stated that this battery when connected with a boiler heated by gas, spirit, or the like, so that the battery acts as the steam chamber for the boiler, forms a pile suitable for medical purposes.
Patent GB-190415248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Ring Rails or Plates of Spinning and Doubling Frames.
Filed: 1904-07-08
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 15,248. Hardman, F., and Hetherington & Sons, J. July 8. Ring-and-traveller frames. - Relates to means for locking and holding, without the use of setscrews, the rings in their apertures in rails which are stamped out of sheet metal. In one method, two grooves 4, Fig. 1, are cut in opposite sides of the rings 3, which are placed in holes stamped out of the ring rail 2 and secured by bent locking-plates 5 of spring metal fastened to the rail by bolts, these bolts also serving to secure fluff-catchers 8 to the rail between alternate rings. In Fig. 5, the hole for the ring is punched in the ring rail so as to leave radial tongues 9 which are bent down and engage in a groove 10 in the ring 3. Fig. 8 shows the ring secured by a curved spring plate or clip piece 13 engaging in two shallow grooves 12, the upper surface of the curved spring plate bearing against the under surface of the ring rail 2. One part of the curved spring plate bears against the flange of the ring rail, or it may bear against a U or channel plate bolted to the ring rail. The lower part of the ring may otherwise be screwed and secured by a nut or collar which bears against the underside of the ring rail. A fluff-catcher may in this case be stamped out of the ring rail and turned up. In another method, a split spring is secured in the ring rail in the manner shown in Fig. 1 and a ring of I-section is gripped in a recess in the top of the split ring.
Patent GB-190415772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Insulated Electric Conductors and Apparatus therefor.
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 1 5 , 7 7 2 . Siemens Bros. & Co., and Dieselhorst, W. July 15. Conductors, insulating.-Consists of a method of applying two or more layers of gutta-percha in one operation to conductors previously insulated with paper or fibre. A multiple die apparatus or several single dies are used for applying layers of gutta-percha without intermediate water cooling. The multiple die shown contains the gutta-percha, preferably under pressure, and has a nipple 1, at which the paper-covered conductor enters and passes through the first die 3, where it receives the first coating of gutta-percha. It passes out through the second die 4, receiving the second coating, and is then ready for the cooling-tank. Instead of gutta-percha, any of its known substitutes may be used.
Patent GB-190416660-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mixture for Closing Perforations in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: RICHARD EMILE
Filed: 1904-07-28
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 16,660. Richard, E., and Joussame, J. July 28. Tyres, pneumatic.-In order to effect the stoppage of punctures,.a mixture consisting of gutta-percha, virgin wax, tallow or hog's lard, resin, and wild thyme is spread upon a fabric which is inserted between the air tube and the cover, so that any hole which may be formed is at once closed.
Patent GB-190420536-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bath for Therapeutic Treatment by Means of Electric and other Forms of Radiant Energy.
Inventor: SMYTH WILLIAM JOHNSON
Filed: 1904-09-23
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 20,536. Smyth, W. J. Sept. 23. Baths.-Electric and other ray baths are administered by means of apparatus comprising a couch A and lifting canopy D. The patient reclines upon netting which spans an aperture in the couch and is subjected to the action of X-rays, heat and light rays, the Finsen light rays, radium emanations, electric currents, &c., the sources of which are located in a semicylindrical reflecting-chamber C beneath, and in the similarly-shaped canopy. The latter moves in a vertical line above the couch, and is provided with curtains E, inspection doors d, and handles W. It is balanced by a weight R attached to cords Q<1>, Q<2> passing over pulleys as shown. A steel emergency cord T is attached through a small weigh U and a slack chain v to the weight R. The canopy is raised by means of a cord S attached to the centre of gravity of the canopy. Local administration is effected by means of a telescopic arm L', L, Fig. 5, joined by a ball and socket to a piece K which is clamped to a support H running lengthwise inside the canopy, which is lined with reflectors. To the lower end of the arm is fixed a circular wooden disc M, whereof a segmental portion is hinged to the rest so that an X.ray tube 0 or the like may be supported between the edges. Clips p are provided on the underside for the attachment of a " Radium circle " P containing radio-active material mixed with powdered glass.
Patent GB-190424191-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Sewing Needles.
Inventor: SCHMITT PAUL
Filed: 1904-11-08
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 24,191. Schmitt, P. Nov. 14, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Sewing-needles.-Relates to a needle in which the thread is introduced into the eye by a slit a in the head of the eye. To prevent the opening of the slit and the escape of the thread during use, the slit is situated in a plane inclined to the plane of the eye, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190426183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, the Filling of Candle-moulding Machines.
Inventor: CALDERWOOD WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-01
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 26,183. Calderwood, W., and Mills, W. Dec. 1. Candles.-The molten material for use in making candles is supplied to the machines through heated conduits provided with. valves, a single conduit being used for a number of machines. Fig. 3 shows a cross-section of a conduit b divided by partitions g into three portions f for conveying materials of different qualities, and heated by means of passages p. Fig. 4 shows a section of the same conduit through the group of valves for supplying one of the machines. The valves h cover the openings to pipes o, or to a hopper common to the three valves, and are provided with pins k adapted to pass through slots l so that the valves may be supported when raised.
Patent GB-190428943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Drivers for Producing or Intensifying Hydraulic Pressure.
Inventor: FIELDING JOHN
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 28,943. Fielding, J. Dec. 30. Forging; shearing; stamping.-The ram of an intensifier for use with hydraulic presses for forging, shearing, stamping, and like purposes is driven by a compound steam actuating-arrangement consisting of a high-pressure cylinder A arranged above a low-pressure cylinder B, the pistons in these cylinders being connected to the same rod, the continuation of which forms the ram. Each side of the high - pressure piston is exposed to highpressure steam, which is admitted at the top by pipe G, and to the valve J between the cylinders by a pipe H. The valve is so formed that, when moved from right to left, steam is admitted to the underside of the high-pressure piston by the port K, while the low-pressure port L is open to the exhaust port M. This distribution allows the pistons to rise to the tops of the cylinders under the action of the hydraulic, steam, or air pressure on the lower face of the low-pressure piston, the pressure on the end of the hydraulic ram, and the pressure on the high-pressure piston. On the valve being moved to the left, the ports K, L communicate, and the steam from the high-pressure cylinder is allowed to expand into the low-pressure cylinder.
Patent GB-190506388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Furnaces for Calcining and Burning Briquettes of Ore and for similar Purposes.
Inventor: BERGENDAL FILIP JOHN
Filed: 1905-03-25
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 6388. Bergrendal, F. J. March 25. Roasting and calcining furnaces or kilns; air, supplying charges, cooling.-In gas-fired tunnel furnaces or kilns for calcining and burning ore briquettes, the gas and air currents are mingled by introducing air under pressure through one or more openings making an angle with the direction of the gas currents, the air having been previously heated by being passed over briquettes withdrawn from the furnace. Carriages containing briquettes are introduced at the end 3 and are moved on rails 6 through the furnace. By means of a notch and tongue, the end frames of the carriages fit against each other in an air-tight manner, while downwardly-projecting flanges on the sides run in longitudinal sand-troughs in the furnace, so that the carriages form with the bottom 2 an air-tight channel. Air enters by a channel 9, and passes under the carriages to the rear end 11 of the furnace and then over the carriages to the combustion chamber 7, where it meets combustible gas introduced through a channel 8. The briquettes stand upright and are arranged in two layers in oblique positions to the air passing through the furnace, those of the upper layer being inclined in an opposite direction to those of the lower layer. A second supply of air is introduced into the chamber 7 from slots 12, over which is mounted a box 13, communicating with a fan 15. To heat this air, a cap 19 at the discharge end of the furnace is suspended in chains 20 and counterbalanced by weights 23. From the top of the cap a tube 24, having a flange 28, extends upwards and slides in a tube 26 having a flange 27 and connected with the fan 15. When a carriage 29 has been moved out of a furnace, the cap is placed over the briquettes, the damper 25 is opened, and air is drawn through a slot between the bottom edge of the cap and the carriage, and passes between the briquettes and through the tubes 26, 14 to the chamber 7.
Patent GB-190507440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Laps Formed in Preparing and Scutching Machines.
Inventor: ROTHWELL JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-04-08
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 7440. Rothwell, J., Hall, T., and Holland, W. L. April 8. Laps, tubes for.-Laps are wound on a split tube, which takes over the usual lap bar, in order to facilitate the subsequent process of unwinding. The tube, which is split by a diagonal or spiral cut, fits on the lap bar, which is withdrawn after the completion of winding. A wooden or other lap rod is placed in the tube to mount the lap for unwinding in the subsequent machine.
Patent GB-190507444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electric Lamps, particularly applicable to the Tail Lamps of Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: GREENWOOD JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-04-08
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 7444. Greenwood, J. W. April 8. Electric-lamp lanterns. -In rear lamps of motor road vehicles, and in other places where a constant light must be maintained, two electric lamps are provided, one of which is automatically lit, by the device shown, on the failure of the other. The incandescent lamps d, Fig. 1, are mounted in sockets d<1> on an ebonite or other insulating-base c forming the cover of a box b. On the base care also terminals f, g, to which the leads are secured, and brackets h, h<1> supporting an electromagnet i, shown in bottom plan view in Fig. 4. One end of the magnet coil is connected to the bracket h, and the other to the positive terminal e" of one lamp. The bracket h<1> is insulated by a washer g<11> from the terminal g, which is connected by a copper strip k to the negative terminals of the lamps. When the electromagnet i is not excited, its armature j rests against a contact l, thereby connecting the bracket h to the positive terminal e<11> of the second lamp. Instead of two lamps, a single lamp with two filaments may be employed.