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Patent GB-190312914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sprinklers and similar Fire Extinguishers.
Inventor: WILKINSON ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1903-06-09
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 12,914. Wilkinson, R. J. June 9. Sprinklers, automatic.-Relates to improvements in the sprinkler described in Specification No. 4520, A.D. 1903. The valve is opened by the collapse of a support, brought about by the closing of an electric circuit. Radiated heat from a resistance coil in circuit, either fuses a portion of the strut, or destroys the latter by igniting an explosive. Figs. 1 and 2 show these two types of sprinkler. The valve 1 is kept against its seating 2 by the fusible strut 3, Fig. 1, or 17, Fig. 2. The resistance coil 6 surrounds but is insulated from the strut 3, one end being connected to a battery while the other is earthed. When the circuit is closed, the fusible portion of the strut 3 melts and the strut collapses. The strut 17, Fig. 2, made, preferably, of glass with a metal top and bottom, is filled with an explosive, through which passes the wire 20. The metal top is earthed while the bottom is connected with a battery through one of the bolts 11, which pass through the insulating-sleeves 12. When the circuit is completed, the strut is exploded. To prevent the scattering of the glass, the nozzle is fitted with a perforated cover. Fig. 5 shows the thermostatic device for closing the circuit when a certain temperature is reached, which result is attained by the mercury 28 rising to the rod 29.
Patent GB-190313283-A (GB)
Title: Improved Gear for Hoists.
Inventor: WUEST-KUNZ CASPAR
Filed: 1903-06-13
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 13,283. Kunz, C. W³st-. June 13. Hoists; winding- engines.-The shaft 2 of the winding-drum is geared to the shaft 9 of an electric motor which drives it, by helical gearing, comprising the wheel 4 and pinion 8 keyed on the two shafts, and gearing, respectively, with the pinion 5 and wheel 7, which are fixed together, or made in on e. The wheels 7, 4 are of equal diameter, and the shafts 2, 9 are therefore in line. The gearing is enclosed in a casing.
Patent GB-190315914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Gear for Fluid Operated Direct Acting Pumps.
Inventor: HONIBALL CHARLES ROLAND
Filed: 1903-07-18
Granted: 1904-07-18
Abstract: 15,914. Honiball, C. R. July 18. Drawings to Specifacation. Steam pumps governing or controlling pumps.- Relates to valve gear for the actuating cylinders of fluid-operated direct-acting pumps, and consists in providing a differential piston valve adapted to be operated by a small auxiliary valve, the arrangement being such that a comparatively-small quantity of fluid, say steam, is used to operate the main valve. The valve is also shown as modified for use with two-cylinder compound steam pumps and also to allow for expansive working. The working of the pump may be regulated in any of the above-described arrangements by the action of a float in the boiler or tank into which the water is pumped, the float actuating a small cock which controls certain passages in the steam valve.
Patent GB-190317890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Pressing of Guncotton Blocks and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: BELL GEORGE WILSON
Filed: 1903-08-18
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 17,890. Bell, G. W. Aug. 18. Moulding explosives. - Relates to a guncotton press provided with means for allowing water, under pressure if necessary, to come in contact with the guncotton (1) for purposes of safety, (2) for preventing absorption of air by the guncotton when the pressure is removed, and for preventing cracking of the blocks. The mould and its jacket are divided in the direction of their length to allow of charging and discharging. Figs. 1 and 2 show longitudinal and transverse sections respectively of a single mould press provided with two rams 5 as described in Specification No. 17,414, A.D. 1903. The upper part 6 of the outer cylinder is hinged to the lower part 7 by lugs 8, a water-tight joint being made by a flexible tube 15, which can be filled with water, fitting in a groove 14. The two parts 6, 7 are fastened together by a sliding bolt 18, Figs. 2, 6, 7, and 8. This bolt is slid in its guides 19, 20, attached to the cover 6, by a nut 21 and screw 22. The T-heads of each bolt 28 are at right-angles to each other, and, as the bolt 18 is pushed forward, the heads 27 take over the wedges 26 on the sides of the slots 25, while the heads 29 take under, and are bolted to, lugs 17. When the bolt 18 is withdrawn, the cover 6 can be raised, the heads 27 passing through the wide slots 31. Water is introduced into the press through a cock 34 and run off through a cock 36, air escape cocks 37 and safety-valves 38 being also provided. As the water enters, it passes through holes 40 in the ribs of liners 39, and through perforations 39‹ into annular grooves 39‹, communicating both with small perforations in the mould wall and with one another by inclined grooves 39<1>. The grooved ram-heads 4 are withdrawn into recesses at the ends of the casings when the mould is opened, and the rams 5 pass through covers 11. The mould 2 is divided into three parts longitudinally, and is kept from longitudinal motion by clips 42<a>. Fig. 11 represents a press having four moulds 2<a>. Sometimes the upper part 6, instead of being hinged, is entirely removed from the lower by a crane, or by rams 51, 54, and guides 10<c>, Fig. 15.
Patent GB-190318090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fireproofing Compounds, and in the Art of Making the same.
Inventor: FERRELL JOSEPH LYBRAND
Filed: 1903-08-21
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,090. Ferrell, J. L. Aug. 21. Fireproof coverings and compositions.-Mixtures are made of solutions of sodium silicate, chloride, and hydrate in about the following proportions :- 4 parts of sodium silicate of 40‹-53‹ BÚ., one part of sodium chloride of 24‹ BÚ., and one part of sodium hydrate of 26‹ BÚ. The resulting solution is reduced to about 20‹ BÚ. by the addition of water, and, when a denser solution is required, more sodium silicate is added to this latter solution. The compounds are used for fireproofing wood and similar cellular materials.
Patent GB-190321493-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Perforating the Type Bands for Automatic Telegraph Transmitting Apparatus and the like.
Filed: 1903-10-06
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 21,493. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Oct. 6. Type-writers.-Relates to perforating-apparatus for the paper bands used with automatic telegraph transmitters, and to type-wheel printing-apparatus for use therewith. A wheel w bears pins w<1> arranged in rows in various combinations, each of which represents a character or symbol to be transmitted. The paper strip passes through a slot d in a punch frame p. The punches p' are forced through the paper strip when the frame p is swung towards the wheel w by the movement of the frame k, links m, and levers n. The paper is perforated by those punches which abut against pins on the wheel w. A shaft c driven by an electric motor carries a bevel-wheel r<2> gearing with a wheel r<1> fixed on the shaft of the wheel w, and also with a wheel r<3> loose on the shaft but secured to an arm o<2>. The frame k is provided with a bearing for the shaft of the wheel r<5>, which gears with the wheel r<1> and also with a wheel r<4> which carries the arm o<1>. Springs s<1> normally hold the levers n against stops s, the frame k being thus held motionless and the wheel w and arms o<1>. o<2> being in rotation. When a key is depressed, the downward pull at t depresses a stop h, and the arm o<1> and gear r<4> are arrested. The frame k is then swung about the axis b against the tension of the spring s<1> and the strip is punched. The arm o<2> following behind the arm o' almost immediately lifts the stop h, Fig. 5, and the arm o<1> resumes its rotation. The feed of the paper is effected by a fixed pawl j<1>, ratchet-wheel g, and pin-wheels j. A type-wheel carried by the wheel w prints the character on the paper to facilitate the reading of the punched message. The punch frame p bears a pin which momentarily engages with a toothed wheel on the shaft b at the time the punches are actuated, and gives the punch frame a slight turning movement which prevents blurring of the type.
Patent GB-190321654-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lock Principally applicable to Expanding or Collapsible Gates used for Closing the Openings of Lifts, Shop-fronts, Gateways, and for the Analogous Purposes.
Inventor: DORE DANIEL
Filed: 1903-10-08
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 21,654. Dore, D., and Brawn, C. Oct. 8. Lifts.-Relates to a lock or fastening for lift doors. The fastening, Fig. 1, which may be operated by a handle or key, has a latch bolt B which is held in the opeu or closed position by a spring C. The bolt has a locking-catch b at one end and a rounded heel b<1> at the other. The heel b<1> projects through the casing when in the unfastened position so that, on closing, the fastening is automatic. Fig. 6 shows the application of one or more locking-tumblers D operated by the same or a different key, so that the bolt B can be secured in its closed position. When used for swing doors &c., the striking-plate is of somewhat L-shape in section, the opening being cut away and bevelled on the face and a curved edge being formed on the side to guide the bolt catch to its recess. The edge of the bolt catch is also rounded.
Patent GB-190323778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Disinfection of Urinals, Water Closets, Baths, Lavatory Basins, Kitchen Troughs, or Sinks and like Vessels and Places
Inventor: MOORE WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1903-11-03
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 23,778. Moore, W. G. Nov. 3. Disinfecting. - A r e - ceptacle for disinfectants is made of the form shown from perforated sheet or cast metal, wire, earthenware, wood, paper, glass, or the like. It is preferably of oblong or D-shaped section at the top, tapering towards the bottom. An extension F may be formed upon it to support it, or it may be suspended upon a wire, fixed by screws &c., or secured by adhesive. Such a receptacle containing disinfectant may be placed so that flush water passes through or over it.
Patent GB-190324054-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Utilizing and Disposing of Town Refuse and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: OSTWALD HEINRICH
Filed: 1903-11-05
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 24,054. Ostwald, H. Nov. 5. Drawings to Specification. Refuse, treating; manures-In a method for treating house refuse and street sweepings, the larger pieces are separated out of the entire mass by sifting, wind separation, and washing. The lighter pulverulent vegetable and animal substances are then separated out, after which the larger bodies are sorted according to kind and origin from the washed material, by picking and sorting operations. The remaining residue (mainly consisting of iron, porcelain, glass, potsherds, clinkers, bones, cinders, and the like) is then mechanically disintegrated, classified into sizes, and finally sorted on separating-machines into its separate constituents. The separated vegetable and animal substances may be mixed with the ashes and used as manure.
Patent GB-190328603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes and Safety Apparatus for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: MATTHES MARIE
Filed: 1903-12-29
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 28,603. Matthes, M. Dec. 29. Brakes; backward motion on inclines, preventing.-Relates to means for preventing backward movement of railway vehicles on inclines when the draw-bar pull ceases. The draw-bar f is connected to transverse bars b, which carry brake blocks c and are pressed backwards by springs a. Bars d pivoted to the bar bare connected by rods e to fixed brackets x, and carry at their lower ends transverse bars o. When the draw-bar pull is released, the springs a push the blocks c against the wheels, and the bars o into engagement with racks fixed to the permanent way. In a modification, the bars o are carried by extensions of the rods e. The brake &c. can be prevented from acting by a wedge or lever at g.
Patent GB-190400111-A (GB)
Title: Improved Hinges for Railway Carriage Doors and other Purposes.
Inventor: GOODMAN WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1904-01-02
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 111. Goodman, W. J. Jan. 2. Hinges for railway - carriage doors and other purposes are made with pins P, Fig. 3, the diameters of which are reduced in steps from their centres towards their ends. Such a pin is shown in Figs. 1 and 2, fitted to the barrels B, of the straps S, S'. Near the ends of each pin are formed flats F round each of which is placed a washer W, Fig. 4, having a projection W<1>, which works between shoulders on the ends of the barrels, and nuts N, N' screwed down on the ends of the pin. In opening and closing the hinge, the pin remains stationary in that barrel in which the friction is greatest until it is rotated by the lower or upper shoulders b<2>, b<1>, or b<4>, b<3> respectively, encountering the projections W<1> of the lower or upper pins W. In modifications, wet and dirt are excluded by dispensing with the nut and washers ; the barrels of the straps are bored for a portion of their length only, pegs or screws passing through the barrels into grooves formed round part of the circumference of the pivot pin ; or the ends of the pin may pass through the barrels and one or both be riveted in position, a small peg fixed in the box of the barrel working against one or more flats formed on the sides of the pin. For hinges having three or more barrels, flats are formed on a pin reduced only in steps towards one end.
Patent GB-190409090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors and Governing Devices for Internal-combustion Engines.
Inventor: LEECHMAN DOUGLAS
Filed: 1904-04-20
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 9090. Leechman, D., [Hall, J. W.]. April 20. Gas and like engines, carburetting and governing in. Fuel is fed to the carburetter through a two-way valve P, and a spring-controlled conical valve D, and falls on a striated cone F, after which it passes, together with the air drawn in through the opening A<3>, through gauze, wire, or the like at S, and the inlet valve B. The supply of mixture is governed by compressing the springs M, M' by means of the lever K connected to the collar G<1>, which varies the lift of the valve. The air ports A<3> are controlled by a movable plate R having ports which register with those A<3> in the casing.
Patent GB-190411252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Coating Paper and like Materials.
Inventor: NOYES LEWIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-05-16
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 11,252. Noyes, L. W., and Krueger, J. W. May 16. Paper, coating and sizing.-When both sides are to be coated, the paper from the roll a on the reel b passes round rollers e, where it is coated by devices f, over endless aprons q<2>, q<3>, q<4>, &c., and round the roll e', and is acted on by brushes v and drying-arrangements z by which it is dried by hot or cold air blown through the hoods z<1>, z', z<3>. The web, after passing out of the machine to the left, is submitted to another drying-arrangement. To prevent the web from curling when producing light stock, the hoods z<3>, Fig. 3, are provided with perforated steam pipea z<4> and pans z<5> by which steam can be blown on the web when necessary to prevent too rapid drying. When coating on one side only, the machine shown in Fig. 4 is preferably used. The paper passes through a sizing- liquid d, between pressing-rollers c<1>, and then, if desired, is submitted to drying-arrangements, not shown, similar to those described above. The paper then passes round a perforated hollow suction drum e, having a hollow shaft e<2> perforated in its central portion, a hollow copper roll g and a brush g<1> being used to coat the web, which is acted on by brushes k adjusted by screws k<2>. The drum e has a shield i, interrupted on the side where the web of paper enters and leaves an arc-shaped device l almost filling up this space to prevent too great suction. The web then passes in succession over the perforated stationary suction bar n, the endless short apron q, the endless perforated apron q<1> preferably made of rubber, suction box n, and suction roll x, similar to the roll e, and is acted on by the "dancing brush" m and adjustable brushes v. The apron q carried on the rolls o<1>, o<2> is adjusted in tension by the set-ups s<1>, s<2> and screw-actuated device s, the apron q<1> being similarly adjusted by the device s<3>. Rolls r, which are adjustable and may be raised or lowered on either side, serve as a bridge. The roll r' may be raised or lowered on either side during the operation of the machine for adjusting slack edges. To prevent side play, the aprons are provided with rows of lugs fitting circular grooves in the rolls o, o', r, r<1>. The perforated roll x is provided with a shield y, and is run at a slightly augmented speed to create a steady draught on the web of paper. When a paper of small diameter is used, the perforated side ends of the stationary suction boxes are closed, and part of the perforations on the box n' are closed off by slides, felt-covered flexible metal sheets applied to the side ends of the roll x closing off part of its perforations.
Patent GB-190412985-A (GB)
Inventor: CRAVEN JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-06-08
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 12,985. Craven, J. W., and Craven, J. H. June 8. Moulding bricks etc.; pug-mills.-A machine with a horizontal mould-plate is used for moulding bricks, blocks and tiles, of sand, lime, &c., and briquettes of artificial fuel or the like. The materials receive a preliminary mixing in the vessel 1, where they may be heated by a jet of steam or otherwise, and then pass down a shoot or passage into the pug-mill 7. The pug-mill has two vertical shafts 12, driven by bevel and spur gearing 13, 15 from the shaft 14, with blades 43 at their lower ends rotating in opposite directions. The blades, which may slope upwards and overlap each other, force the material into the moulds in the plate 8 through mouths 9, preferably corresponding in shape to the moulds, for which a support 46 acts as a temporary bottom during filling. The arrangement for driving the compressors 27, Fig. 2, from the shaft 16 consists of spur-wheels 19, 20, with a crank-pin 28 attached to the wheel 20 and connected by a spring rod 29 to a lever 30, itself connected to a shaft 31, to which is secured a double lever 32 driving the pivoted levers 34 connected to the compressors 27 by links 36. The moulded articles are extruded on to a creeper 45, Fig. 1, or the like by a plunger 41 operated from the shaft 14 by a cam or eccentric 42. The mouldplate 8 is intermittently rotated from the shaft 23 by means of a cam or eccentric 24 acting against the rod or rods 25, provided with a pawl, which takes into the ratchet-wheel 26. The cam 39 on the same shaft, acting on the weighted lever 38, forces a catch 37 into notches 40 on the plate 8 when it is required to be held in a fixed position for the filling, compression, and extrusion ; these operations are arranged to take place simultaneously.
Patent GB-190415184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Structures.
Inventor: BARKER GEORGE
Filed: 1904-07-07
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 15,184. Barker, G., [Brill, J. A.]. July 7. Bodies; seats; windows.-Relates to means for stowing away sliding windows and panels in cars adapted for conversion from closed to open or semi-open form. Fig. 1 shows the application to a car with a decked roof 10. Two or more glazed or unglazed overlapping sashes 14 slide between guides 13 contained in a hollow sign 11 which is mounted over the stanchions 4. The upper sash may be fixed or movable and may carry a projection 16, which is engaged by the top bar of the lower sash so that the two travel upwards together. If desired, the upper sash may be provided with L-shaped guides to receive the upper end of the lower sash. The exterior surface of the sign may be used for advertising &c., and the lower inside edge is preferably fitted with a covered draining-strip 17 whereby water is diverted to the ends of the roof or to drains 18 placed over the stanchions. In a non-decked car, as shown in Fig. 6, the stanchions extend to the roof, the ventilators 54 are placed below the letter-board 7, and the projection 16, referred to above, is adapted to serve as a weather strip to close the lower end of the sash receptacle. For completely convertible cars. the sheathing 5, Fig. 1, may be replaced by a flexible panel 45, in which case the sashes slide in the groove 49 and the top slat 53 of the panel 45 is diverted behind the guidestrip 50 into the groove 46, as shown in Fig. 7. In this form, the seats 55 are placed opposite to, and are supported by, the stanchions so that passengers may pass through the side openings. The modification shown in Fig. 6 may be applied to cars of the type shown in Fig. 1, in which case the hollow sign is made wider to accommodate the panel. The sashes and panel are raised and retained in position by any usual means.
Patent GB-190415407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Brackets for Displaying Goods and for analogous uses
Filed: 1904-07-11
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 15,407. Harris & Sheldon, and Pinfold, J. July 11. Brackets. - Relates to adjustable brackets for displaying goods and for analogous purposes, adapted to be locked against movement in a downward direction. The joint end of the arm is pivoted at b<2> between the parallel cheeks a<1> of the fixed part a of the fitting, and is formed with ratchet teeth d' which engage with the teeth e<1> on the sliding bolt c. The teeth are retained in contact by the spring f encircling the neck e<2> and bearing against the fixed part a and the head of the bolt c. When depressed, the bolt c is guided away from the teeth d<1> by the pin g working in the slot h. In a modification, the sliding piece may be eccentrically pivoted and be kept in engagement by its weight, being disengaged by pushing the head forward ; or a spring may be applied in any other suitable manner.
Patent GB-190415839-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Wheel as applied to Cycles, Motor Cars or the like Vehicles, whereby a Resilient Tyre is provided which is also Unpunctureable.
Inventor: PARSONS REGINALD BOWDEN
Filed: 1904-07-16
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 15,839. Parsons, R. B. July 16. Spring wheels; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic. -Wheels are made with two rims, the inner corrugated rim b being rigidly fixed to the spokes and of considerably less diameter than the outer rim, which is flat and flexible. Between the rims are a series of steel or other springs d guided by radial spindles c, which are rigidly attached to the outer rim, the rim being strengthened by collars e<1> at the points of attachment. The spindles work through apertures in the inner rim and through collars e<2>. The series of springs are preferably pitched midway between adjacent spokes. Any suitable tyre may be fixed to the outer rim by screws f or otherwise.
Patent GB-190418822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Bucket-wheels of Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: WILKINSON JAMES
Filed: 1904-08-31
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 18,822. Wilkinson, J. Sept. 15, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam &c. turbines.-Relates to the construction of the wheels of elastic-fluid turbines. The blades 5, Fig. 3, are formed with shoulders 7 which are adapted to enter grooves in the rim of the wheel 1 and to engage with corresponding shoulders 2. The blades are secured by brazing or by swaging a ridge 4 on the wheel on to the adjoining bevelled part 9 of the blades. The number and arrangement of the rows of blades may be varied as by having two rows side by side or by having an outer row or rows 13, Fig. 7, mounted on the heads of the inner row 5, the outer rows being used for half-speed or for reversing. When one row of blades is mounted on another row, they are arranged to break joint.