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Patent GB-190402001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Illuminating Gas.
Inventor: DUTTENHOFER BRUNO
Filed: 1904-01-26
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 2001. Duttenhofer, B. Jan. 26. Gas manufacture, processes for.-In the manufacture of coal gas, steam is passed into the retorts at the commencement of the distillation whereby the production of volatile hydrocarbons is increased and the formation of tar and graphite diminished. Ordinary retorts provided with steam pipes are used. The supply of steam is regulated by clockwork mechanism and is admitted at intervals according to requirements. The steam valve is arranged so that the aperture is inversely proportional to the steam pressure. In practice an amount of steam sufficient to produce an admixture of 25 per cent. of water gas may be used, corresponding to a proportion of about 2À8 kilogs. of steam to 100 kilogs. of coal. The intervals at which steam is admitted are governed by the temperature of the retorts, which must not be reduced below that necessary for efficient working.
Patent GB-190402185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball or Roller Grinding Cylinders.
Inventor: DESCAMPS GASTON
Filed: 1904-01-28
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 2185. Descamps, G. Jan. 28. Mills and apparatus; ball mills.-In a cylinder with balls or rollers for grinding cement, earthenware, porcelain, enamel, and the like, the lining of the cylinder is formed of silex, quartz, Bohemian quartz or other hard stone, with an undulatory surface to provide a large grinding-surface. This lining, shown in section in the part of the cylinder shown in Fig. 2, is formed of stones a with upper convex curved surfaces joined by sloping stones b, c, the slopes and curves being arranged to avoid re-entrant angles and sharp corners, so obviating chipping of the stones. The grinding-contact will also be always concentrated along lines, or at points.
Patent GB-190412507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Etching Apparatus.
Inventor: THORPE WILLARD GARDNER
Filed: 1904-06-02
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 12,507. Thorpe, W. G. June 4, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Etching.-Relatea to apparatus for etching zinc and other metal plates, the acid or etching-agent being directed in falling drops on to the plate. The apparatus comprises a casing 1, the sides of which may be provided with glazed panels and hinged and sliding glazed doors. The plate 9 to be etched is placed face upwards on a support 8 supported adjustably by links 7 pivoted to bars 6 on the bottom 3 of the casing. A strut 10 or a toothed bar 11 are provided for holding the support in the required position. In the top of the casing is an opening closed by a hinged lid 23, and another opening through which fumes may pass away into a pipe. Etching-fluid passes from the bottom of the casing through a strainer 4 and spout 5 into a vessel 2, from which it is pumped by means of a force pump 30 and pipes 32, 33, 28, 29, 27 into a vessel 26 in the upper part of the casing 1. From the vessel 26, the etching fluid passes through jointed pipes 53 into a box 49 having a grooved and perforated bottom 54 through which the acid passes and falls on to the plate. The box 49 has wheels 50 running on horizontal bars 51, and is reciprocated by a rod 48, lever 45, and a rod 44 connected to a lever 36 operated by a rod 38 and crank 39. The shaft 40 may be rotated by a handle or belt on the wheel 16. The piston of the pump is operated by rods 34, 35 from the lever 36.
Patent GB-190414978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Coaches.
Inventor: STONE ROY
Filed: 1904-07-04
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 14,978. Stone, R. July 4. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the form and construction of a motor road " coach," and to the manner of mounting the forward wheels. The coach body, Figs. 1 and 2, is U-shaped in plan, and is provided with an interior seat b, following the shape of the body. A door c in the front opens on to a platform h, the platform and floor of the coach being very near the ground, and about level with the kerb. Stairs i lead from the platform to the roof, which is formed with a central arched portion e, leaving an outer walk 16. A number of seats f are placed above the arched part of the roof, and a slightly-overhanging seat g is arranged concentrically with the curved end of the body. The driver's seat k is placed immediately above the door c. The front wheels are mounted on L-shaped supporting-straps l, one arm being secured to the side of the vehicle and the other below t.he floor. Each wheel rotates on an axle which is formed in one with the axle block n and the guide-pins 12, 13. The pins 12, 13 extend upwards and downwards respectively through guiding-holes in the shoulders 8, 9, which are formed in one with or attached to the strap l. Springs n, surrounding the pins 12, take the greater part of the weight of the vehicle. A truck with wheels 15 is pivotally secured at the rear of the vehicle to a projection 14.
Patent GB-190419381-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Appliance for Curing "Double Chin"
Inventor: TURNER ADELAIDE SOPHIA
Filed: 1904-09-08
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 19,381. Turner, A. S. Sept. 8. Bandages.-An appliance, to be worn at night, for curing " double chin " consists of a frame D of pliant material, which carries a piece of non-elastic ventilating - material E. The appliance is fastened to the wearer by ribbons A, B, C.
Patent GB-190420629-A (GB)
Title: Illusion Apparatus.
Inventor: ROSENFELD CARL
Filed: 1904-09-24
Granted: 1904-11-19
Abstract: 20,629. Rosenfeld, C. Sept. 24. Conjuring-apparatus.-Consists of an apparatus for effecting the sudden appearance of a person inside a glass tank of water. A glass tank b filled with water rests on or is let into a table p, the rear of which is cut away from the surface to such a depth that a person may lie on a bracket t concealed from the forward view by the lower framework e<1> of the tank. The tank is momentarily hidden from the spectators by means of a cloth, during which time the performer climbs into the tank. The bracket t is hinged to give freedom to the performer's movements. As an alternative, scenery, blending with the background, may be stretched between the legs at the back of the table, and so afford an additional hiding place for the performer.
Patent GB-190423539-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clamp for use in Soldering
Inventor: DYER JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1904-11-01
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 23,539. Dyer, J. H. Nov. 1. Clamps.-A clamp for holding taps and pipes while the joints are being soldered is preferably formed as a ring A, having cranked bends B, B' and a flattened part in which works a screw L. Straps C and thumb-screws D euable a pipe laid across the ring to be firmly clamped in the bends. The part to be soldered to the tube is then held in position by the radial screw L. The ring may be of any shape, and for convenience in carrying may be made in two parts, hinged together.
Patent GB-190426463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Roofs for Buildings also applicable for Frames for Horticultural and other uses
Inventor: BECKER HERMANN
Filed: 1904-12-05
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 26,463. Becker, H. Dec. 5. Plates. - Roofing- plates are rolled with interlocking edges 6, 7 and rolls or cappinga g.
Patent GB-190428737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compensating Direct Acting Engines.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 28,737. Newton, H. E., [Worthington, H. R.]. Dec. 29. Sleam pumps. - A direct-acting pumping - engine provided with compensating - a p p a - ratus in connection with an accumulator and means for regulating the length of stroke is shown in Fig. 1. The compensating- cylinders F are connected to the accumulator G, in which works the plunger K, attached to the piston H, the pressure on which is adjusted by admitting compressed air from a tank through the pipe 10 to the underside, the upper side being open to the air chamber D on the force main C. The pipe 10 is connected by a pipe 11, controlled by a cock 12, to the upper end of the cylinder G. The crosshead E, Fig. 3, has an adjustable tappet 15 which opens the valve 19 when the stroke is too long, thus establishing communication between the pipes 22, 23. The pipe 23 is connected with the pipe 11 and the pipe 22 with the pipe I. When the valve is lifted, the pressure increases under the piston H and lessens the force in the compensating-cylinders. A needle-valve 2 is provided in the pipe 23 to allow leakage to go on. In Fig. 4 is shown an arrangement having one compensating-cylinder and no accumulator. The rods 33, 35 are connected to an adjustable crosshead 34. The motive fluid is admitted to the cylinder M through the aperture 3. The piston O has a port 6 which is closed throughout the greater part of the stroke. A relief valve is shown at 24. Concentrically-arranged chambers 30 are preferably provided outside the cylinder M, one of which is connected by a pipe 31 with the upper end of the cylinder M, and by a pipe 32 with the lower end. The driving pressure may be varied by connecting up some of the chambers with the top or bottom of the cylinder. The stroke of the main piston will vary until the escape by the relief valve 24 is equal to the escape through the port 6. Other forms of bye-pass are shown. A tappet in the cylinder may actuate a lift valve in the piston, or the piston may actuate a lift valve in the cylinder, putting the two ends of the cylinder into communication. Or the piston may open a port connected by a passage with the upper end of the cylinder.
Patent GB-190500092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces with Horizontal Retorts.
Inventor: GIELIS HENRI
Filed: 1905-01-02
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 92. Gielis, H. Jan, 2. Retorts.-Relates to furnaces provided with horizontal retorts of the kind described in Specification No. 24,068, A.D. 1903. The combustion chamber f, Figs. 1 and 2, for the gases escaping from the generator g is not arranged as hitherto in the longitudinal direction of the retorts a, but transversely of the latter. The products of combustion pass from the chamber f through the passages e between the retorts and to a regenerator arranged beneath the retorts. The retorts are tapered, the ends near the combustion chamber f being made of larger section than the rear ends, owing to their being subjected to a greater heat.
Patent GB-190500589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Reversible Tipplers for Discharging Coal or other Minerals.
Inventor: GREEN FRANK
Filed: 1905-01-12
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 589. Green, F. Jan. 12. Tipping apparatus.-Relates to the driving of rotary tipplers, and comprises means for starting and reversing, and for automatically stopping the apparatus when a complete revolution has been effected. Two rings A, connected together by tiebolts C and rails B for the wagons, form the framework of the tippler. The whole is supported on four wheels D, D', the wheels D being free, and the wheels D<1>, secured to the driving-shaft L, provided with friction surfaces. The starting-lever H turns on the shaft K, which also carries a lever and balance weight I, and a lever G connected to a double belt fork J. The lever H has an arm, to which is connected the stopping-pin F, which bears on a circular path provided on one of the rings A. This path inclines from its general surface between the place T and the stop, with which the pin is shown engaged in Fig. 2. The shaft L is driven through pulleys M, N, 0, P, of which one, N, is fast, the rest being loose on the shaft. When the lever H is swung into the position X, the pin F is withdrawn, and the belt fork J moves one of the belts R on to the fast pulley N. The balance weight I causes the pin F to bear on the path E, and when the inclined part is reached the lever H is gradually pushed back into its normal position. To reverse, the lever is pulled further over into position Y, bringing the crossed belt S on to the fast pulley. A roller may be provided on the end of the pin F, and the friction gearing may be replaced by spur-wheels.
Patent GB-190503091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Resilient Tyres for Motor Car and like Wheels.
Inventor: BURNETT CUTHBERT
Filed: 1905-02-14
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 3091. Burnett, C. Feb. 14. Tyres, pneumatic &c. ; felloes or rims.-Rubber tyres for motor-car and like wheels are provided with one or more rows of elongated and inclined recesses e which may be charged with compressed air. The tyre is attached to the rim by detachable side-plates c and transverse bolts d, and a rubber ring f may be interposed between the base of the tyre and the outer periphery of the rim In the modification shown in Fig. 10, the flange extensions of the tyre are pressed against a steel hoop g which projects beyond the sides of the felloe b.
Patent GB-190506056-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method for Preventing and Extinguishing Fires at Petroleum and Naphtha Springs and the like.
Inventor: GAUTSCH CONRAD
Filed: 1905-03-22
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 6056. Gautsch, C. March 22. Fires, preventing; fire-extinguishing in oil springs. -Cooling-agents, such as carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, and ammonia, and incombustible gases are led simultaneously into the chambers of petroleum, naphtha, and similar springs in the case of fire or when the temperature is observed to be rising. The cooling-agents are conducted down a pipe, inserted in the shaft at the same time as the oilpipe and connected at the surface to the cooling- plant. The oil-pipe has a device for automatically indicating the shaft temperature. The cooling- agent, which passes in through a closed pipe system, may be supplied automatically.
Patent GB-190508289-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing India-rubber Tyres to Motor and other Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: CANN JOHN WALTER
Filed: 1905-04-18
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 8289. Cann, J. W. April 18. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-A tyre formed with laterally-enlarged base a, radial holes a', and transverse holes a<2> is fastened to the flanged rim by eye-bolts d and cross-pins b.
Patent GB-190508776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Cooking Utensils.
Inventor: PICKUP THOMAS
Filed: 1905-04-26
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 8776. Pickup, T. April 26. Plates, dishes, saucers, and the like.-In order that plates, dishes, saucers, and cooking-vessels may be handled while hot, they are provided with ears forming passages of cylindrical or other shape through which are passed handles by means of which the vessels are lifted. In Figs. 2 and 3, the invention is shown applied to a roasting-tin A. The ends of the sole-pieces C are formed into loops B, through which the handles shown in Fig. 2 are passed when it is desired to lift the tin. When the invention is applied to non-metallic vessels, the ears or loops are formed during the process of manufacture.
Patent GB-190510128-A (GB)
Title: Improved Driving Belt for Motor Cycles
Inventor: POLLIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-05-15
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 10,128. Pollin, W. May 15. Belts and bands.-A belt for a motor-cyclo consists of two or three layers of leather a, above and below the outside strips of which are arranged blocks b, c of leather, the upper blocks being about an inch in length and 1/16 in. apart, each secured by means of four brass pins driven from the top and clinched under the bottom strips. The lower blocks are about ¥ a in. long and 5/16 in. apart, being fastened by screws driven through the centres of the upper blocks and burred under the bottom blocks. The blocks and strips are then cut to an angle of twenty-eight degrees to fit a V-shaped groove.
Patent GB-190511053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Double Paper.
Inventor: ERKENS WILLY
Filed: 1905-05-26
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 11,053. Erkens, W. May 26. Compound paper.-Separate webs are formed on the two metallic cloths a, e, and are passed together through the wet press and thus combined. The lower metallic cloth a passes round the lower roller b, and the upper metallic cloth e passes round a displaceable guide-roller i by which it is held against the upper roller c of the squeezing- press of the lower machine. Paper may be made of a single web from the metallic cloth a by drawing the guide-roller': away from the upper roller c and from the metallic cloth e by bringing the roller i into the position i<1> from which the web passes to the wet press C.
Patent GB-190512219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Sluice Valves.
Inventor: BARR JOHN
Filed: 1905-06-13
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 12,219. Barr, J. June 13. Sliding valves; actuating valves ; repairing, facilitating; locking valves; indicating amount of opening of valves.-Relates to a sluice valve A, actuated by means of a hydraulic cylinder C, the power for which may be provided by a hand-pump E, connected to the cylinder through a three-way cock D, and the pipes D', D<3>, and consists in making the piston-rod C' with a tapered shoulder to form a water-tight joint with the lower end of the stuffing-box, when the valve is open ; by this means, the hydraulic cylinder may be removed and the stuffing-box repaired without emptying the main. To lock the valve in position, any suitable known means may be employed, such as a rod G<1> connected to the valve and working through a split ring H, carried by the valve cover. The parts of the ring H can be screwed together by a screw H<1> to grip the rod and hold the valve as required. A pointer J, carried by the rod G<1>, shows on a scale H<2> the position of the valve.
Patent GB-190515188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Relief Die Stamping Machines.
Inventor: SAVORY ERNEST WYMAN
Filed: 1905-07-24
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 15,188. Savory, E. W. July 24. Printing from engraved plates.-Relates to diestamping presses, of the type in which the superfluous ink is wiped from the plate or die by a band of wiping-material moved over the die during and in the reverse direction to the travel thereof. The die is mounted square with the machine on a carriage b, adapted to reciprocate in an oblique path beneath two rubber-faced wiping- rollers d, e, Fig. 2, set at right-angles thereto. The rollers d, e are mounted in bearings h and may be adjusted by screws k to vary the pressure on the die. A web of paper f passes round the rollers d, e and is looped up by an intermediate jockey roller g. While the die is passing beneath the rollers d, e, in the direction indicated by the arrow 8, the web f is caused to travel over the rollers in the opposite direction by a train m, passing round a sprocket-wheel connected by ratchet .gearing to the shaft of the roller e. One end of the chain m is attached to a spring o and the other to a lever 4, oscillated by a cam 2 on a wheel, loose on the driving-shaft s and operated from this shaft by gearing t, u, y, of which the wheel u serves to communicate motion to a rack x on the underside of the reciprocating bed b. The roller d is operated from the roller e by means of a chain p passing over sprocket-wheels q. The die is first wiped by the paper on the roller d, and is finally cleaned by that on the roller e, which is fed forward to the roller d to give the first wipe to the die for the next operation. In some cases, the carriage may be set square with the machine and the wiping-rollers set at an angle thereto. Curved wiping-pads may also be used instead of rollers as described.
Patent GB-190525937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Mining Cars.
Inventor: JONES JOSEPH COLUMBUS
Filed: 1905-12-13
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 25,937. Jones, J. C. Dec. 13, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Brakes.-A brake for mining-cars can be applied by the foot, or automatically by the impact of sliding bumpers on the ends of adjacent vehicles of a train. The brake blocks 10 are carried on bumpers 3, 4, which can slide in straps 7 and are connected by a cross-piece 8. A shaft 14 is pivoted in plates 13 on the car, and carries an arm 15 with a step 16 and end arms 17 which enter plates 18 on the cross-piece 8. The brakes are held off by a spring 11 secured to the car frame.
Patent GB-190526782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Music-leaf Turning Devices.
Inventor: MOORE BERTRAM JAMES
Filed: 1905-12-22
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 26,782. Moore, B. J. Dec. 22. Fastenings, clip. In a leaf-turner, the spring- controlled radial arms c project through slots in a casing b mounted on a top bar a, and are provided at their inner ends with spring leaf clips, each consisting of two flaps f, h, controlled by a spring i and operated by fingers n, o.
Patent GB-190527152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dynamo Electric Machines
Inventor: PORSCHE FERDINAND
Filed: 1905-12-29
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 27,152. Porsche, F., and Lohner, L. Dec. 29. Field magnets.- A field-magnet or other core is built up of three layers of plates, the central layer 3, Fig. 2, of which consists of sheet-iron stampings varnished or provided with paper insertions, the two outer layers 2 being constituted by tinned iron stampings which are fused together by heating so that solid end plates are produced which can be easily machined without splitting. The three layers are held together by means of riveted bolts 4. In order to utilize the space between the the pole-pieces, the winding 5 consists of a speciallyshaped copper band or strip, the width of which decreases from the inner to the outer layers, while the thickness increases in a corresponding manner, so that the cross-section remains the same throughout its length. The winding is chiefly applicable to series motors used for traction purposes.
Patent GB-190527166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Screw-propellers
Inventor: SCHUBERT REINHARD
Filed: 1905-12-29
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 27,166. Schubert, R., and Barth, A. Dec. 29. Screw propellers.-Motor-boats and other vessels are fitted with long helicoidal propellers a on each side of the hull operated independently by the motors f through gearing e. The propeller surfaces may either be inclined or at right-angles to the axis of rotation. In conjunction with these propellers, two propellers c are fitted at the stern of the vessel comprising inclined helical blades mounted upon conical bosses.
Patent GB-190600538-A (GB)
Title: A Non-jamming Curtain Ring
Inventor: BERKLEY JAMES
Filed: 1906-01-09
Granted: 1907-01-09
Abstract: 538. Berkley, J. Jan. 9. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Curtains, drawing and suspending.-Curtain rings are prevented from jamming, when the curtain is drawn, by making the ring A with a pivoted attachment a<1> formed with a loop a<2> for engaging with the curtain, so that any lateral force swings the attachment about the pivots a<4> and allows the ring to remain in its normal position. For very heavy curtains, the attachment a<1> should be pivoted at a<3>, so as to turn about an axis slightly above the median line of the ring. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 6098, A.D. 1887.]
Patent GB-190601278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in Apparatus for the Preservative Treatment of Food.
Inventor: LINLEY JOSEPH AMOS
Filed: 1906-01-17
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 1278. Linley, J. E., and Linley, J. B. Jan. 17. Drawings to Specification. Hygrometers.-In order to permit the humidity in chill chambers to be maintained within predetermined limits, hygrometers are employed consisting n a bundle of fibres, the variation in length of which causes a needle to complete a bell circuit. Specification No. 11,910, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Drying], is referred to.