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Patent GB-190317619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Taps or Float Valves
Inventor: SHANKS JOHN
Filed: 1903-08-14
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 17,619. Shanks, J., and Burnside, R. Aug. 14. Ball and float valves.-A valve, all parts of which can, if desired, be made from drawn tube and rod, comprises a hollow piece B secured to the tank C and screwed so as to receive the supply pipe E, and a barrel A screwed on to the piece B and fitted with a piston H. The piston H carries a rubber valve G which is pressed against a seat F by a ball head J of a float lever K, pivoted by the ball-headed pin M. The piece B may be spherical and bored in any direction to receive the supply pipe.
Patent GB-190324066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Holders.
Inventor: SEXTON ARTHUR EUGENE
Filed: 1903-11-05
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 24,066. Sexton, A. E. Nov. 5. Paper-holders.-Relates to holders for toilet paper, sheets of which are folded in half, each leaf being placed between the leaves of the adjacent sheets. The withdrawal of a sheet through a slot in the top, side, or bottom of the holder thus partly drags out the next sheet. By folding several sheets together, and packing such sets of sheets together as described, the same number will be delivered simultaneously. A box-shaped or other holder is made of cardboard or other material. In the lower portion is placed an inclined brace b. The back c is folded at d and at e forming an inclined floor for the sheets. The latter are thrust towards a slot by the spring arms g fastened to the back c by a strip j of cardboard &c. A piece is cut out of the back c, and a tongue k of similar shape is inserted between the sheets c, j and held by a staple in a wall, thus supporting the paper-holder. The slot f may be formed in the face of the holder by making an incision and drawing back the cut edges to form lips ; lining and thickening pieces of wood, metal, or cardboard may be added to strengthen the slot and make the sheet of paper to be delivered stand away from the lips of the slot. Pieces or strips n of wood, metal, &c. extending longitudinally with the slot and chamfered off towards its edges may be attached to the inside of the box to cause the foremost sheets to bulge out and turn more easily while being withdrawn. The curved surfaces may be roughened, or strips of sandpaper m may be attached to them so that the friction will prevent several sheets from emerging together. A recess is made in the top of the holder behind the slot so that the first sheet of the pack may be levered out. The lips of the slot are also cut away so that any sheet which has not been delivered properly may be grasped by the fingers.
Patent GB-190400132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Convertible Cars.
Inventor: POWER MICHAEL
Filed: 1904-01-02
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 132. Power, M. Jan. 2. Tramcars; convertible open to closed or vice versd. -Cars are adapted to be arranged either with open sides and transverse seats for summer use, or with closed sides and longitudinal seats for winter use. The roof b rests on vertical posts i, which are provided with hand-rails m, and which are formed with rabbeted grooves l adapted to receive the lined edges of removable side sections n when secured in position by turn-buttons p, q. The side sections rest on a board 19, below which a detachable step board 23 is supported in hangers 21, 20 The parts of the step board 23 which lie near the wheels of a car running on bogies are formed with recesses normally covered by spring-pressed sliding covers 26, which, when the car is on the curve, may be temporarily pushed outwards by the wheels against the action of the springs. The seats are formed in sections composed of laths x, Fig. 5, secured to end-bars 1, under which are adjustable projections 6, Fig. 7, adapted, when the seats are arranged transvetsely, to engage in holes w formed in lua v on standards t fixed to the floor and to the posts i. When changing the seats from the transverse to the longitudinal position, the hinged backs 7 are replaced by cushioned backs 8, which have bolts 9 adapted to pass through the holes w and to support plates 11 fixed to the seats. The front parts of the seats are supported on removable legs 12, Fig. 7, the upper ends of which are formed with slots adapted to engage with the projections 6 under the seats, and the lower ends of which are baronet-jointed into sockets 16 on the floor.
Patent GB-190401695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cupels.
Filed: 1904-01-22
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 1695. Morgan Crucible Co., and Fox, J. C. Jan. 22. Cupels are hollowed or recessed on the underside of the base, so that litharge will diffuse itself through the cupel rather than pass into the floor of the muffle.
Patent GB-190404960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rosilient Bodies.
Inventor: APPLEYARD ROLLO
Filed: 1904-02-29
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 4960. Appleyard, R. Feb. 29. Balls; golf. - Fig. 1 shows a ball made by winding a twisted rubber cord B<1> on a nucleus A, in which are pins C to prevent the cord from slipping. Each of the strands B<2> may be twisted to secure additional resiliency ; or, two independent cords each consisting of strands twisted in opposite directions may be simultaneously wound on to the core. The resilient body so formed is applicable to golf-club heads.
Patent GB-190411680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling the Flow of Liquids.
Inventor: WOLLASTON THOMAS ROLAND
Filed: 1904-05-21
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 11,680. Wollaston, T. R. May 21. Mixing in definite proportions.-Relates to apparatus for dividing or combining a supply or supplies of liquids in definite volume-ratio, its use in connection with the mixing of oils and the softening of water being suggested. Fig. 1 shows an apparatus for dividing the discharge from a pump B into streams of predetermined volume-ratio. To the discharge pipe of the pump B is fitted a three-way piston valve C which is operated from a cam H through a weighted lever D, so that when the valve is raised the liquid is discharged through the passage G, and, when it is lowered, through the passage F. In order to enable the discharge ratio to be varied, the cam is built up of two similar plates secured together by a pin and slot c, so that, by the adjustment of the two parts, the raised part of the cam can be lengthened or shortened and the operation of the valve varied. The cam is operated by a ratchet and pawl d, e from a lever f operated from a moving part of the pump or the like. To combine liquids from two sources in a predetermined volume-ratio, the passage E of the valve is connected to the suction orifice of the pump, the course of the liquid being reversed. Fig. 3 shows an alternative arrangement for dividing the discharge from the pump B into three streams of predetermined volume-ratio. Three independent valves are used, operated from three separate cams H. In a further arrangement, used in connection with a rotary pump, the cam shaft is actuated by bevel-wheels from a shaft which is geared to the pump spindle by worm and wheel gearing.
Patent GB-190416163-A (GB)
Title: A Bicycle Rest or Support.
Inventor: EDWARDS JOHN BLEZARD
Filed: 1904-07-21
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 16,163. Edwards, J. B., and Hopcraft, P. W. July 21. Supports. - A support for bicycles consists of a tube a, secured to the bottom stays b by the clips c and to the saddle pillar b<1> by the clips d, a pair of spring legs e, provided with feet f, being secured to the top of the tube by a spring g. A knob j attached to the spring legs passes through a slot h with extensions i -cut in the tube a. When not in use, the spring legs are drawn into the tube and secured by turning the knob into engagement with the top extension i in the slot h, the legs closing up against the action of the spring k. In the operative position, the legs are similarly secured by turning the knob j into engagement with the lower extension i of the slot.
Patent GB-190416590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Casting of Pipes, Cylinders and the like.
Inventor: JAMES ROSWELL GEORGE
Filed: 1904-07-27
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 16,590. James, R. G. July 27. Moulding. - Cores for pipes and cylinders are formed by applying a single layer of sand and clay mixture to a fibrous material, such as cheese cloth, wound around the core bar and separated from it by a layer of loose sand. Fig. 2 shows a form of apparatus for applying the material and the sand. The core bar 3 is rotated by a pulley 7, and a carriage 13 receives a longitudinal motion in a fixed relation to the rotation of the core bar. The material 15<1> is in ribbon form and one end is attached to the core bar, which draws the material over an idle pulley from a frictionally-retarded drum 15. A hopper 20 delivers loose sand on to the material close to the core bar, and is pivotally mounted to allow the position of the end of the spout to be adjusted. The clay and sand mixture is applied to the material and is held by engagement with loose fibres as at 21, Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190417537-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Counting and Registering; chiefly designed for Colliery use.
Inventor: WEBB SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-08-12
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 17,537. Webb, S. Aug. 12. Counting - apparatus. - An actuating-means, and arrangement and form of number-wheels for counting-apparatus, specially applicable for registering the movements of a pit cage or other lift, are shown in Figs. 1 and 2. A rope F from the cage passes around a common arrangement of sheaves whereby a reduced motion is given to the sliding piece C, which has guides and is restored by a weight C<1>. The actuating-arm E is pivoted to this slider and drives, upon the up-stroke only, the first wheel B of a counting-train, consisting of discs with projecting pins or doublediscs, Fig. 4, and with extensions d for transferring. Springs and detent rollers lock the wheels, and, in a modification, the numberwheels have waved edges with which the rollers engage. Index hands upon the wheel spindles travel over dials arranged on a duodecimal system, with suitable ratchet mechanism to allow of their being set to zero by hand, the whole being carried on a framework within the case A', having a door to prevent tampering with the counter, and a window through which the indications are seen.
Patent GB-190418180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carriage Axles.
Inventor: COOPER ALBERT NEWTON
Filed: 1904-08-22
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 18,180. Cooper, A. N. Aug. 22. Axles.-Two or m o r wedge - shaped rings 11, Fig. 4, with serrated edges 12, are placed between the heads 2, 7, Fig. 2, formed respectively on the body of the carriage axle 1 and on the axle spindle 5, so that, by altering the relative positions of the wide and narrow parts of the rings, the spindle 5 may be placed at any desired angle to the axle 1. The heads 2, 7 are connected by bolts 14. The rings 11 have extensions 13 which fit into the adjacent rings, or into the recess 9 in the head 7, and the rings 11 fit upon the projection 3 of the head 2. The holes 16 enable the rings 11 to be rotated by means of a tool inserted in them.
Patent GB-190419191-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fire Bar and Appliance for Steam Boilers and the like
Inventor: TAYLOR EPHRAIM
Filed: 1904-09-06
Granted: 1905-09-06
Abstract: 19,191. Taylor, E. Sept. 6. Firebars.-The firebars, of which a section on the line A-B, Fig. 3, is shown in Fig. 5, are made with serrations a, Figs. 3 and 6, on their upper edges, and with ribs b, c so that air, passing between them, keeps them cool. Smoke-consuming; doors.-An apparatus, shown in Figs. 7 and 8, and consisting of a sheet-metal casing wound with wires coiled on a straight wire, is placed in a box attached to the inner side of the door of a boiler or other furnace. The regulating- slide on the door is omitted, so that a maximum quantity of air always passes to the fire.
Patent GB-190419325-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Weed Gathering Tool.
Inventor: MAYBURY PERCY WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-09-07
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 19,325. Maybury, P. W. Sept. 7. Weeds, destroying.-In a tool for catching hold of weeds and pulling them up, the handle A is provided with a spiked plate G to be driven into the ground near the weed, which is then seized by the spikes e on the claw E actuated by the trigger C and rod D.
Patent GB-190419371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lathes.
Inventor: HAAS MATHIAS
Filed: 1904-09-08
Granted: 1905-09-08
Abstract: 19,371. Haas, M. Sept. 8. Lathes.-The leading-screw a of a lathe is made with similar ends b, c so that it can be turned end for end when worn, and one end b can slide in and be free or rotate with the change-wheeldriven sleeve A while the other c can only rotate in a block C which can be slid along the lathe bed by a rod s so that worms &c. may be cut to pitches differing from that corresponding to the change-wheels. The rod s carries a block t engaging an angularlyadjustable slide-rail r on a sector-plate o which is moved at right-angles to the lathe bed by a rack and pinion n, spur and worm gearing i, h, and an extension f of the leading-screw.
Patent GB-190419737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Impregnation of Wood and other Porous Materials.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-09-13
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 19,737. Boult, A. J., [H³lsberg & Co.]. Sept. 13. Wood, treating &c.-In a method of impregnating wood or other porous materials, instead of subjecting the material to air or gas at a high pressure in the initial stage, as is done in the method described in Specification No. 6844, A.D. 1902, it is brought into a chamber under atmospheric pressure, and then treated with the impregnating - liquid at a pressure of one, two, or three atmospheres. The impregnating-apparatus is then put under vacuum.
Patent GB-190419782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Lighting-burners or Jets.
Inventor: DITTLO LOUIS
Filed: 1904-09-14
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 19,782. Dittlo, L., and Magnin, J. Sept. 14. Gas burners, air supply to.-A gas burner, provided with a crown a, is fitted with a bell or receiver c which is widened out at the bottom to ensure an up-draught through the centre of the flame. The bell is provided with two horizontal pins i to receive the end of a regulating- lever b, so that, by turning the bell, the flame is regulated. A perforated glass chimney d, of the type described in Specification No. 18,944, A.D. 1902, is fitted upon a gallery f to supply air to the outside of the flame.
Patent GB-190420886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Turbines Operated by Expansible Fluids.
Filed: 1904-09-28
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 20,886. Belliss & Morcom, and Jude, A. Sept. 28. Steam &c. turbines.-The inlet passage c, forming a continuation of the expanding nozzle b, comprises a pipe of gradually decreasing area, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6, with a slit d throughout its length on the side adjacent to the wheel, the area of the slit near the end h being also gradually diminished by a filling-piece i ; guide-blades o may be placed in the slit at intervals. The passage may be of any shape in section and is applicable to parallel-flow turbines and Pelton wheels as well as to inwardflow turbines as shown.
Patent GB-190424586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boring Mechanism.
Inventor: BREJCHA JOSEF VINCENT
Filed: 1904-11-12
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 24,586. Brejcha, J. V. Nov. 17, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Deep-boring.-Relates to an apparatus applicable to the purpose of lining the interior of bore-holes with a solidifying substance in such a manner that the walls of the bore-hole become permanently water-tight without the application of lining tubes, the boring- tube being closed by a weighted valve so that any desired pressure may be obtained for the purpose of forcing the solidifying material into the strata. A boring-tube a receives its rotary motion from a tube b driven by bevel-wheels d, and is rotatably carried, on ball bearings e, by a frame f which is suspended from a crane. Liquid solidifying material may be introduced at any time through one of two tubes o, p into a tube m and thence to the bore-hole, the other tube serving to introduce water or air under pressure, the supply being controlled by a three-way cock n. The surplus pressure water rises in the boring-tube and escapes to the run-off pipe l through a valve g, which covers the top of the boring-tube a and is pressed down by a weighted lever h. In a modification, the valve g may be connected with the tube m, and the three-way cock may be set upon the boring-tube a so that the solidifying material may be supplied to the interior of the boring-tube and rise up outside it.
Patent GB-190426914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Aigrettes
Inventor: ZAPPERT ERNST
Filed: 1904-12-09
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 26,914. Zappert, E., [Aigrette Supply Co.]. Dec. 9. Feathers, artificial.- The shaft of an artificial aigrette consists of two layers b of stiff material, with the cross-section shown in Fig. 5. The barbs are formed of filaments of silk, cotton, or other thread, which are covered with sizing, preferably waterproof, and are interposed between the layers of the shaft and secured by an adhesive g.
Patent GB-190428734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture and Production of a Dyestuff of the Anthracene Series
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 28,734. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Dec. 29. Dyes, artificial.-The dye described in example A of Specification No. 7692, A.D. 1904, is produced by acting upon a - amidoanthraquinone at a temperature of about or above 200‹ C. with chlorine or bromine. A suitable solvent or diluent may be used.
Patent GB-190504273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatic Electric Advertising and like purposes.
Inventor: FRICKER GUY CAREY
Filed: 1905-03-01
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 4273. Fricker, G. C. March 1. Monogrammic signs.-Relates to selecting and controlling apparatus whereby certain groups of electric lamps, arranged in monogrammic formation, can be lighted successively so as to form the outlines of letters or the like, and then extinguished successively but in reverse order. Each element of every letter or character is preferably defined by partitions, as described in Specification No. 7050, A.D. 1894, [Abridgment Class Advertising &c.]. In the arrangement shown, the lamps are connected 'to spring - plunger contacts 24, Fig. 6, carried in insulating-sockets in boards 23 secured to a pivoted frame 22. A board 23 is provided for each group of lamps. The frame 22 is oscillated by a slider 21, Fig. 1, and cranks 21<a> from a toothed wheel 17 driven by a suitable electric or other motor. Each inward movement of the frame carries the spring contacts successively against insulating - plates arranged on the faces of a polygonal conducting- drum 3 secured on a shaft 1 mounted in a frame 2 having insulating portions 6, 7. The drum 3 is fed with current by brushes bearing on a ring. The insulating-plates are perforated somewhat like jacquard cards so as to select the lamps to be lighted. The shaft 1 is turned so as to present a new face to the contacts 24 each time they recede, and, as they approach, is held stationary by a Geneva-stop wheel 10 driven by a toothed camwheel 13 secured to the wheel 17. The wheel 10 is formed with a web of insulating material. Each face of the drum may bear either one or several selecting-cards.
Patent GB-190511927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Metallic Stiffeners for Lace Collars, Belts and the like
Inventor: EMPSON FRANK FEATHERSTONHAUGH
Filed: 1905-06-07
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 11,927. Empson, F. F. June 7. Collars ; belts; stays or stiffeners.-Stiffeners for lace collars, belts, and the like consist of a stem a with tubular ends b, which form hinges with the backs of safety-pins c. In a modification. two stems are used. In another modification, the stem and safety-pins are connected by,eyes. The pins may also be arranged in detachable connexion with the stem. The device may be jewelled or made in a variety of fancy forms for exterior use.
Patent GB-190513879-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Fastening Together Horses and other Animals.
Inventor: TANNER WILLIAM ERNEST COLLINS
Filed: 1905-07-05
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 13,879. Tanner, W. E. C. July 5. Bridles and halters; tethering animals.-A device for fastening horses and other animals together consists of a chain A connected at one end to one of the squares B of the headstall F and having at the other end a spring hook or other fastening c. The chain passes through the other square E of the headstall and also through a ring D, which is connected by a chain d to another ring d' attached to the neck-strap f. To prevent the chain A from being drawn tightly round the animal's mouth, a check-ring a, which is too large to pass through the square E, is provided ; a similar ring may be provided at the free end of the chain A, or the fastening c may serve the same purpose. To link the animals together, the fastening c of one headstall is attached to the square B of the next.
Patent GB-190514316-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of Aromatic Alcohols and Ethers by the Reduction of Aromatic Esters.
Inventor: METTLER CARL
Filed: 1905-07-11
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 14,316. Mettler, C. July 15, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Alcohols; ethers. - Aromatic alcohols and the corresponding ethers are prepared by electrolytically reducing aromatic esters, using metallic cathodes, such as lead, at which a large excess of tension occurs. The esters are preferably dissolved in a conducting-solvent, such as concentrated sulphuric acid, which may be diluted with water, alcohol, or glacial acetic acid, or an alcoholic solution of hydrochloric acid may be used. The reduction may also take place in alkaline or neutral solutions, sufficient alcohol to dissolve the ester being preferably added. In one example, the electrodes are of pure lead, the cathode solution containing the ethyl ester of benzoic acid, concentrated sulphuric acid, alcohol, and water, while the anode solution consists of dilute sulphuric acid. A current of seven amperes per square decimeter of cathode surface is employed, although the strength may be varied considerably, and the temperature is kept at 20‹-30‹ C. by cooling. When no more hydrogen is absorbed, the cathode liquid is neutralized with caustic soda, and the upper layer is collected and fractionated, whereby benzylethyl ether and benzyl alcohol are obtained. Similarly, the methyl ester of benzoic acid yields benzyl alcohol and benzylmethyl ether. In another example, the cathode solution contains the ethyl ester of benzoic acid, aqueous ammonia, and alcohol, and the anode solution consists of dilute sulphuric acid or ammonium sulphate, the product being benzyl alcohol. The reaction is applicable generally to all aromatic esters, even to those which are substituted in the benzene ring. For example, the methyl ester of p-methoxybenzoic acid yields p-methoxybenzylmethyl ether. In the case of the esters of halogenated aromatic acids, the carboxylic group alone is reduced, the halogen remaining unattacked. The ethyl ester of m-brombenzoic acid, for instance, yields m-brombenzylethyl ether and a small quantity of brombenzyl alcohol. The ethyl esters of o- and m chlorbenzoic acid behave in a corresponding manner. Aldehydes.-The ethers and alcohols are readily oxidized by aldehydes, which form suitable initial materials for manufacturing colouring matters, such as triphenylmethane colours, and artificial indigo.
Patent GB-190514444-A (GB)
Title: Process for Improving the Burning and Rendering Soluble of Cocoa-beans.
Inventor: GUSTAV WENDT
Filed: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 14,444. Wendt, G. Dec. 19, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Cocoa.-Cocoa beans are treated before and during burning with milk of lime or soluble lime salts, especially, the basic acetate and lactate, to develop the colour and loosen the structure of the beans, and to prevent the development of bacteria. The treatment is repeated after the cocoa has stood in potash &c.