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Patent GB-190315867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Permanent Way of Tramways.
Inventor: UHRY EDMMOND
Filed: 1903-07-17
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 15,867. Uhry, E. July 17. Paving tramways.-Consists in edging or bordering street tramway lines, paved with noiseless road paving such as wood or asphalt, with armoured asphalt blocks. The double rail c, d is bordered on both sides with asphalt blocks g, h, which are armoured by means of partially-embedded metal plates i and are shaped and recessed, as shown, to fit the rails and allow a certain amount of deflection. The blocks are formed of rammed or poured asphalt, the armour-plates i extending over the side near the rail and over the upper edge of the block. The armoured portion of the blocks, resting against the rails, prevents the formation of gaps or grooves.
Patent GB-190320925-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Dyeing Cotton and the like and Apparatus therefor
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-09-29
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 20,925. Thompson, W. P., [Wegmann & Co.]. Sept. 29. Dyeing; washing. -Cotton or like material is dyed in the form of sliver on perforated holders e, Fig. 3, which are provided at one end with plates g and sockets f for connection to nozzles h on a bent pipe b in the vat a, Fig. 1, and at the other or closed end with loose plates j for compressing and confining the sliver d. The holders e are also fitted with removable extension bars e', round which and the holders the sliver laps itself when the holders are placed in the sliver cans; the plates j are then placed in position, secured by pins i, and the bars e<1> are removed. The holders are supported in the vat a by bracket pieces on the sides of the vat, and are attached to the central bent pipe b by revoluble bayonet-joint keys l, projections m on which engage with inclines on the sockets f. The vat a is provided with a perforated false bottom x, a draining-cock y, and connections c, o, s, through which either the dyeing-liquor or the washing-water may be circulated by a reversible pump P from their reservoirs p, r. Either liquid may be forced through the sliver from the pipe b into the vat, or vice versÔ, and finally returned to the proper reservoir. The sliver is finally stripped off the holders e on to bars on which it is dried before being returned to the sliver cans.
Patent GB-190323284-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wave Motor.
Inventor: SOULAS CHRISTOPHE
Filed: 1903-10-27
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 23,284. Soulas, C. Oct. 27. Actuating pumps. -Relates to apparatus for obtaining motive power from waves, and comprises means for using this power for pumping water and driving a shaft. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the apparatus, in which the float 1 actuates a pump piston 8 in the cylinder 7, and also a shaft 26, through a double rack mounted on a continuation of the piston-rod. Two pinions, gearing with the racks, are loosely mounted on the shaft, and drive through pawls ratchet-wheels fixed on the shaft. Fig. 4 shows a modification, in which a hole is made through the tank for the cylinder to pass through, the piston-rod being actuated by the float through the crosshead 38.
Patent GB-190328269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fog signalling Apparatus for Railways.
Inventor: BAILEY GEORGE HENRY SMYTHE
Filed: 1903-12-23
Granted: 1904-12-23
Abstract: 28,269. Bailey, G. H. S. Dec. 23. Contacts, mechanical; signals on engines.-A tappet apparatus on the permanent way actuated in conjunction with the signal actuates a lamp and audible signal on an engine to indicate the position of the semaphore signal to the driver, and so act as a fog signal. A tappet d, Fig. 1, pivoted between the rails c, is raised to take an upright position when the signal is at safety by a chain connected with the engine. This tappet d tilts a pivoted plate f on the engine one way or the other according to the direction of motion of the train. Projections f<1>, Fig. 2, on the plate f raise a vertical rod h by contact with either fork h<1>. This motion causes actuation of a rack k, Fig. 1, through a lever j, and so rotates red and green glasses n<1>, n<2>, on an arm attached to a pinion m gearing with the pinion l. The red glass n<1> is normally opposite the lamp to indicate " danger," and the rod h is actuated by the tappet d to bring the green glass n<2> opposite the lamp to indicate " safety." In some cases, two tappets d of different lengths may be employed, so that one is raised when the other is lowered, and both "safety '' and " danger " indicated by positive actuation of the rack k to different extents.
Patent GB-190400663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Furniture for Holding and Suspending Sliding Sashes.
Inventor: CORONEL ALBERT SENOR
Filed: 1904-01-11
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 663. Coronel, A. S. Jan. 11. Windows; window holders.- Sliding sashes are supported without the aid of balance weights by pulleys mounted in the sash stile and held up against a rail, attached to the pulley stile, by means of springs. Figs. 1 and 4 are vertical sections of two types of the invention. T h e pulley 20, Fig. 1, which runs on the rail 10, is mounted in bearings 18 in guides 17 and forced towards the rail 10 by a spring 23. The pulleys 20, Fig. 4, arc housed in the ends of the spring 23.
Patent GB-190411471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo Electric Machines.
Filed: 1904-05-18
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 11,471. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. May 18. Armatures commutators.-Relates to means for reducing the self-induction between adjacent commutator bars, and consequent sparking. Each turn upon the armature, such as a d in Fig. 1, is tapped, not only at the ends a d, but also at intermediate points b c, by leads passing through the ventilating-ducts or other passages in the armature core and connected as shown to additional commutator bars i, k.
Patent GB-190412022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Closets and the like.
Filed: 1904-05-27
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 12,022. Musgrave, G., Musgrave, D., and Musgrave, G. & D. May 27. Wash-out closets; water-w a s t e preventers, siphon-discharge. To facilitate the clearance of the basin a by siphonic action, the limb g of the trap is formed with corrugations h preferably helical. The outflow of water creates a slight vacuum and the basin is emptied by the resulting siphonage. Water is supplied to the trap by a siphon e. The air enclosed in the siphon is liberated by the discharge of the basin, and the water in the compartment l is siphoned into the trap, which the pipe e enters at a sufficient distance below the water line.
Patent GB-190412239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Filed: 1904-05-30
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 12,239. Soc. Anon. Westinghouse, and Leblanc, M. June 2, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Vapour turbines.-Consists in driving an elasticfluid turbine by means of a vapour having a lower rate of flow than steam. The vapour of carbon tetrachloride is preferably used, or ether, alcohol, acetone, chloroform, carbon bisulphide, or the like may be used. A tubular steam-heated generator 2 supplies vapour to the turbine 1, and the vapour then passes to a tubular condenser 3 fitted with an air pump 13 and connected by a pipe 11 and pump 10 to the vaporizer.
Patent GB-190412303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Direct Acting Steam Engines.
Inventor: KASAI TOKUICHIRO
Filed: 1904-05-31
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 12,303. Kasai, T. May 31. Valves and valve gear.- A valve gear, particularly applicable to pumping - engines, is provided with a supplementary valve for starting purposes. The distributing-valve E, having lugs d, d<1> embracing the shaft or spindle F, is is operated by steam-actuated pistons f, f<1> working in cylinders G, G' in the ends of a valve-chest to which steam is admitted through ports m, m<1> in the cylinders, and through others h, h<1>, in the back of the valvechest. To give initial motion to the distributing- valve E, the ports h, h<1> are uncovered alternately by operating by hand the supplementary valve H, supported on the valve spindle F, which, when working normally, is operated by the lugs d, d' on the back of the distributing-valve.
Patent GB-190414936-A (GB)
Title: Combination Tool for Bricklaying
Inventor: BRIDGEFORD ALFRED
Filed: 1904-07-04
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 14,936. Bridgeford, A., and Roberts, S. July 4. Lines for bricklayers. - A combination tool for bricklayers includes, among other things, a clasp and tingle to supplant the usual line pins. The tool is shown in use as a clasp and tingle in Fig. 7, and in plan in Fig. 1 ready for use as a mitre &c. The bevel I) being removed, the clasp E, Fig. 4, is screwed to the base-plate B in place of the screw F ; the line at either end is passed through the slot in the clasp and the slot S in the handle of one of the tools, and secured by a twist around the neck of the handle. The sag is taken up by twisting the line through the slots J of another base-plate supported by a brick L.
Patent GB-190416008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Delivery and Purifying Apparatus for Coke Ovens and Gas Generating Plant.
Inventor: KOPPERS HEINRICH
Filed: 1904-07-19
Granted: 1905-07-18
Abstract: 16,008. Koppers, H. July 19. Coking.-Relates to improvements in gas-delivery pipes for coke ovens and gas-generating plant, and, when the arrangement of the pipes is such that the rising pipe a, connected to the coke oven or generator, is connected to the gas collecting pipe f by means of a bend c, consists in constructing the joints in sucha a manner that they are not effected by the tar contained in the gas, and also in providing a dish or trough m for collecting the tar. The connection between the bend c and the pipe a consists of a spherical joint e, b, and between the bend and the pipe f a liquid-seal joint is formed, extensions i, l being provided to prevent tar from entering the seal. The trough m is adjustable, and is lowered when in its working position, but is raised to the position shown, to form a liquid seal, when the bend c is swung aside upon the spherical joint; the tar may then be removed. The spherical joint also permits of the ready turning of the bend under the expansion caused by heat.
Patent GB-190419464-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Briquetting Friable Ores and Ore Waste
Inventor: REINKE CARL
Filed: 1904-09-09
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 19,464. Reinke, C. Sept. 9. Blast &c. furnace charges. - A method of briquetting friable ores and ore waste for subsequent treatment in the furnace consists in intimately mixing the ore with Permian or other limestone, containing a high percentage of calcium carbonate, together with a small quantity of magnesia and Portland cement, the moisture being expelled during the operation of pressing the mixture into briquettes.
Patent GB-190423807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley Restorers
Inventor: CALAHAN EDWARD LEWIS
Filed: 1904-11-03
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 23,807. Calahan, E. L. Nov. 6, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Electric tramways on the overhead-conductor system. Collectors.-Consists in providing the trolley pole in tramways on the overhead system with a restorer operated by the driver by a rope or connection. The usual pull-rope may also be present. If the trolley runs off the wire, the trolley pole B springs upwards and the wire is caught in a fork F which may be of conducting-material so as not to break the eurrent. This fork is normally kept out of contact by a spring O bearing on a collar P fitted to its shank G, and its longitudinal movement is controlled by guides H, J. When the wire rests on the fork, the latter is moved upwards above the trolley pole, which at the same time is forced downwards, by means of ropes U, S. On releasing these ropes, the fork retires and the wire rests on the trolley again. The arrangement may be enclosed in a shell for protection, and the ropes S may be released by levers.
Patent GB-190423877-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Cord or Rope Check for use with Roller or Venetian Blinds, Skylights, Rigging, and the like
Inventor: MAITRE WALTER HENRY LE
Filed: 1904-11-04
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 23,877. Le Maitre, W. H. Nov. 4. Cleats or holders.-An automatic check or gripping-device adapted for use with blind or window cords, lifting-tackle, rigging, and where a rope has to be quickly gripped or released consists of a back-plate a of circular or other shape, provided with screw holes, to which is fixed a hood with a channel c tapering between front and back. A ball of larger diameter than the narrow end is contained inside, a pin g preventing it from dropping out. The cord can be freely moved if it is held up to the outer face of the hood b ; but, if allowed to bang or held back, motion upwards is prevented by the ball rising and gripping the rope in the narrow end d.
Patent GB-190424496-A (GB)
Title: Washing Machine.
Inventor: SCHROEDER CARL
Filed: 1904-11-11
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 24,496. Schroeder, C. Nov. 11. Washing - machines. -A rotary rubbing- device e, consisting of a number of halfround pieces f of wood attached to a disc, as shown, is attached to a spindle d passing through the hinged cover b of the washer. A platform q is attached to the edge of the tub for carrying a wringer.
Patent GB-190425441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Ventilation of Houses, Hotels, Hospitals and other Buildings
Inventor: BELL ROBERT
Filed: 1904-11-23
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 25,441. Bell, R. Nov. 23. Air, filtering; window appliances.-A frame A is enveloped with cottonwool or other porous material B, retained in a casing C of wire netting. This filter screen is placed in a suitable aperture, and the incoming air may be warmed by hot-water pipes or other apparatus placed near the inner side of the screen. The device may be used in hotels, hospitals, &c,
Patent GB-190425608-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Hertzian-wave Projecting and Receiving Apparatus for Locating the Position of Distant Metal Objects.
Inventor: HUELSMEYER CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1904-11-24
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 25,608. H³lsmeyer, C. Nov. 24. Telemeters.-A Hertzian-wave projecting and receiving apparatus is adapted for locating the position of distant metal objects. In Specification No. 13,170, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Signalling &c.], is described an apparatus for indicating the direction of the object ; the present object is to determine the distance as well. For this purpose, a projector is employed which throws a cylindrical bundle of electric waves and is capable of rotating about a horizontal axis. The projector is first turned in the direction of the metal body, and the angle it makes with the vertical is then altered till the reflected Hertzian effect is a maximum, and from this angle the distance may be calculated. The whole of the apparatus is supported similarly to a ship's compass. The parallel beam of waves may be produced by the aid of reflectors or lenses. In the former case, the angle made with the vertical by the projectors, inside which the reflecting-surface is fixed, may be varied ; and in the latter case the project may be fixed and the lenses vary. This latter case is shown in Fig. 2. On the handle of the instrument being turned, the slides T, U are moved along a longitudinal slot in the projector, and, since the lower ends of the lenses R, S are connected by the link X pivoted at its middle point on to the rod Z, the lenses remain parallel but their common inclination to the projector is varied. This inclination may be attained by a weight sliding on a rod on which a scale is marked.
Patent GB-190425725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: TAYLOR HORACE HOUGHTON
Filed: 1904-11-25
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 25,725. Taylor, H. H. Dec. 3, A.D. 1903, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Spring wheels for cycles, automobiles, &c. Springs arranged radially, preferably between alternate pairs of the spoke sockets, permit of play between an outer hub and an inner hub, which is of the form shown in Fig. 3. The springs are secured between the dished flanges e of rods E free to turn in sockets g, and of brackets D adjustably mounted on screw-threaded rods h pivoted to the divided outer hub B. The tension of the springs is adjusted by means of the nuts d. The rods E are secured laterally by nuts l screwed over split washers s formed with recesses which engage corresponding projections r on the inner hub. The spoke sockets may be connected by strengthening- webs.
Patent GB-190427510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Candle-moulding Machines.
Inventor: CALDERWOOD WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-16
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 27,510. Calderwood, W. Dec. 16. Candles. - T h e mechanism for actuating the driving-board, which ejects the candles from their moulds, is driven by power. The usual arrangement of two loose wheels c, sliding clutch g, and gearwheel d imparts intermittent motion in either direction to the shaft which actuates this mechanism. Bosses p in a loose strap o on the clutch slide in slots n on a stirrup m. The raising or lowering of the rod i causes motion of the clutch. The rod i may be wholly controlled by hand or may be automatically actuated for the disengagement of the clutch. In the latter case, an arm on the driving-board contacts with the collars r at either end of its traverse and thus actuates the rod. The rod is preferably locked in each of its three positions by means of spring- backed stops s, Fig. 4, which take into recesses u. The recess corresponding to the position of disengagement is made deeper than the other two, and in this position the stops can be disengaged only by means of the sliding pieces v. Reference is made to Specification No. 2171, A.D. 1903.
Patent GB-190500857-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Device for Polishing Table Knives, Forks and Spoons
Inventor: FRYER ROBERT
Filed: 1905-01-16
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 857. Fryer, R. Jan. 16. Knives,jorks, and spoons, polishing.-A Larrel B, covered with leather lapels arranged tangentially, is mounted on a spindle which is secured to a table or other fixture by a clamp F. The article to be polished is pressed against the revolving barrel by levering it on the rest J, which extends the whole length of the barrel and is held in a boss on the clamp F. One end of the barrel is expanded, as shown. An additional polishing-wheel A, covered with leather, is also provided.
Patent GB-190505006-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Fire Extincteur and Heat Alarm.
Inventor: WRIGHT HERBERT EDWARDS
Filed: 1905-03-10
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 5006. Wright, H. E. May 10. Switches.- Fig. 12 shows a heat-alarm device in which a ferrule x surrounding the discharge pipe of an extincteur and separated therefrom by wax u<2> carries a contact x<5> which falls on to another contact x<6>, closing an electric alarm circuit when the wax melts.
Patent GB-190506986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Combined Strainer and Valve for Water-supply Pipes and the like.
Inventor: MERRILL GRANT ULYSSES
Filed: 1905-04-03
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 6986. Merrill, G. U. Aug. 2, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Sliding valves; spindles; strainers for valves.- Relates to combined strainers and valves for watersupply pipes and the like. A central partition divides a casing into two passage-ways, each of which contains a strainers. Slide valves v, shown in section in Fig. 3, shut off the water supply from either passage-way when its strainer requires cleansing. The valves are actuated by means of hand-wheels fixed on shafts a<2> passing through blocks a<3> attached to the valves. Thrust blocks w are held in recesses formed in the sides of the blocks a<3>, and have inclined edges x,'which take against inclined blocks y, fixed to the interior of the head g, and force the valve tightly against its seat. A shoulder at prevents longitudinal motion of the shaft. The packing c' for the joint between the shaft a<2> and the head g is held in a gland, both members b<2>, b<4> of which are fixed in position by nuts or studs projecting from the head. The strainers are supported by flanges fitting in double lips u formed on the sides of the passage-ways. Lips are placed at each end of the casing so that the strainers may be reversed with the direction of the flow. The strainers can be removed through openings formed on one side of the casing and normally covered by plates l which are clamped against the face of the casing by set-screws m mounted in bars n. The bars n are secured by removable pins q passing through lugs p projecting from the flanges of the casing.
Patent GB-190508586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands for Kettles and other Vessels from which Liquids are to be Poured Out.
Inventor: HODGKINSON GEORGE
Filed: 1905-04-22
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 8586. Hodgkinson, G. April 22. Stands for table use.-A tilting-stand for kettles or other vessels consists of a plate or open frame A, Fig. 4, pivoted to a tripod stand B, the pivot axis b<1> being preferably in front of the centre of the plate A. The plate A has an upturned edge a<1> to hold the kettle. In a modification, the plate has an upwardly projecting lip f, Fig. 6, at the rear side to receive a projecting part e of the kettle E. The stand may be utilized as a table heater by placing a metal plate over the frame A to radiate the heat from a burner placed underneath. Specifications No. 13,532, A.D. 1887, No. 21,349, A.D. 1894, and No. 2805, A.D. 1900, are referred to.
Patent GB-190509467-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for Equalising Electrical Power when the Power required is of an Intermittent or Variable Character
Inventor: BRAUN RUDOLF
Filed: 1905-05-05
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 9 4 6 7. Braun, R. May 5. Drawings to Specification. Distributing.-In systems of electric transmission, in which the load on the motors varies considerably or is intermittent, as in rolling-mills, railway plant, winding-engines, &c., the output of the generator is maintained uniform by connecting across the distribution net equalizing-machines, which are capable of storing energy when the load on the motors is below its average value and of restoring the energy to the motors when the load becomes excessive. The machines may store energy by lifting a mass, by compressing air, or by charging accumulators, or the energy may be stored in a fly-wheel on the shaft of an equalizing- machine. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 9602, A.D. 1890, No. 11,136, A.D. 1894, No. 25,522, A.D. 1902, and No. 7716, A.D. 1903.]