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Patent GB-190400948-A (GB)
Title: Filling and Bunging Machine for Beer Barrels
Inventor: BENTLEY CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-01-14
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 948. Bentley, C. W. Jan. 14. Filling with liquids; bungs.-Barrels are filled with carbonated beer and the bung is inserted by means of an arrangement which prevents the escape of gas during the operations. To the bush of the bunghole is attached a clip a, Fig. 13, which is in two parts, pivoted at a<6>, and actuated by a screw a<1> at the opposite ends, the clip having a flange underneath to engage with the bush as shown in Fig. 5. The clip has perforated lugs a<2> to which is pivoted a lug b<1>, Fig. 2, on a filling- hox, which is in two parts, an upper and a lower, secured together by screws. Through the box slides the filling-pipe h, which is suitably packed on the top of the box, and has a flange h<1> at the base to prevent withdrawal. The filling- tube is raised and lowered by a handle j<2> having a bow j<1> which saddles a hook c<1> to which it is attached by screws k<2>. The hoop c' is adjustably secured to the filling-tube, and the bow j<1> is jointed to pivoted links so that the filling-tube is actuated by working the handle j<2>. The filling-box is fitted with a tap d<3> through which the air from the barrel is allowed to escape to a carbonating- cylinder, and with a tap d<4> for ascertaining when the barrel is filled. Within the box slides a hoop n, enclosing the bung n<2>, which, when the cask is filled, is slid by a suitably-packed rod o' over a bush p, placed in an aperture in the bottom of the box, which directs it to the bunghole. The bung is then driven home by operating the filling-tube. The box has a recess at the base to receive a washer or packing-ring c, Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190403113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to School Desks and the like.
Inventor: NEAL JOHN TOM
Filed: 1904-02-08
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 3113. Neal, J. T. Feb. 8. School desks.-Relates to a school desk the top of which may be placed in a horizontal or in three different inclined positions to suit different classes of work. The top A is provided at each end with a plate C, formed with a pivot B which is supported in a straight or curved slot E in the frame D. The plate C is provided with a second pin G, which moves in a circular slot F in the frame. When in the position Z shown in the Figure, the top rests on a projection H on the frame, and to support it in its horizontal position Y, a pivoted support J is turned up into the position J<1>. To move the top into the inclined positions w or x, it is rotated on its pivot B until the pin G engages a recess F<1> on the outside of the curved slot F, or rests in the extremity F<2> respectively. The pin 9 may be provided with a roller to reduce friction.
Patent GB-190403737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Loading or Charging Cranes, Elevators, Conveyors and the like.
Inventor: REUTER WOLFGANG
Filed: 1904-02-15
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 3737. Reuter, W. Feb. 15. L i f t i n g by magnets; loading ; cranes ; conveyers ; elevators; winches.-Consists in using a magnet of relatively small capacity to load a cradle or other receptacle of much larger capacity, by causing the magnet to raise the load piece by piece, the traversing motion necessary to bring the magnet over the cradle &c. being also applicable in loading conveyer belts or elevator buckets &c. In the form of the invention shown in Fig. 1, the cradle a, adapted to receive angle-bars &c., is suspended from the crane by a rope and drum d, and is retained in the position shown by means of a rope f wound on a second drum g. The pair of magnets w is hung from a third drum l keyed to its shaft i, which is formed at one end with a screw thread engaging a nut p, Fig. 7. In operation, as the drum l is rotated to wind up the magnets, the nut p is moved along the shaft till it engages an arm r resting against the ends of a lever s, which is thus turned so as to swing the magnets inwards as shown by the dotted lines. Further motion of the drum l causes it to engage a loose spur-wheel k to screw up against it and so drive the drum g. In a modification, Fig. 4, a roller v on the magnet engages a lever s<1> pivoted at x to the cradle and connected to a second lever z fitted with a pulley t<1> engaging the magnet rope ; or the magnet rope may be connected direct to a lever s<2>, Fig. 6, pivoted to the cradle. In another modification, the inward swing is obtained by giving a very quick pitch to the last part of the rope groove of the magnet winding- drum.
Patent GB-190408509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Curtain Suspenders and the like
Inventor: AXTEN CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-13
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 8509. Axten, C. J. April 13. Curtains, drawing and suspending; bedsteads and cots.-In a suspender for curtains, bed d valances, and the like, the tape or webbing a is fitted with the bodkin-shaped metal tags b, and is held in position by the cleats c, formed preferably by stamping from a blank, and fixed in position by nails or screws. The tape or webbing, which is preferably resilient or has a resilient central portion, is gripped by the tongues c<1>. When flat webbing is used, the tongues c<1> preferably point upward.
Patent GB-190412696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic-fluid Turbines.
IPC: F01D25/00
Filed: 1904-06-04
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 12,696. Warwick Machinery Co., [General Electric Co.]. June 4. Steam &c. turbines.-A compound parallel-flow elastic-fluid turbine is shown in Figs. 1 and 3. The casing 1 is made in sections and forms separate chambers for the high and low pressure wheels separated by a steam chamber 6 containing a partition 13, so that the steam from the highpressure wheels passes round in a circular path to the nozzles 39 of the low-pressure wheels. This steam chamber is fitted with baffle-plates 15, the ends of which dip into moisture-collecting caps 19, and the device acts as a steam separator. The steam separator may be replaced by a superheater. The exhaust from the low-pressure wheels passes into a divided outlet 25 with splayed channels to facilitate the escape of the steam. The intermediate supports have grooves 44, Fig. 9, and the guide-blades 49 have tongues engaging in the grooves and may be fitted with packing-strips 46. The wheels and casing are arranged with a minimum amount of clearance and the wheels have rings 36 to prevent leakage inwards from the guide-blades. The ends of the shaft are fitted with packing as shown in Fig. 4, and similar packing is arranged between the high and low pressure casings. The fixed casing 50, Fig. 4, has partitions 51, against which segmental carbon packing- rings 53, held together by helical springs 54, are pressed by a holding ring 55 and spring 56.
Patent GB-190414111-A (GB)
Title: A Self-locking Electric Contact-maker or Switch for Fire Alarm & other purposes.
Inventor: GOLDING JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1904-06-22
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 14,111. Golding, J. H. June 22. Signals, electric.-A push switch makes two contacts, one of which is broken by the return of the push while the other is locked, to give a continuous call for fire-alarm bell circuits &c. When the push C is pressed in, the slot B allows the arm L to drop. Contact is thus made between the projection D and the spring E, completing the bell circuit. The contact between F and G completes an indicator circuit. On release of the push, the contact between F and G is broken, but owing to the undercut side of the groove B the projection D is locked in contact with the spring E. To re-set the device, the push C is partly pressed in to release the arm L. The casing may have a window of mica in front of the push C.
Patent GB-190414165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil and like Engines.
Inventor: BRONS JAN
Filed: 1904-06-23
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 14,165. Brons, J., and Timmer, N. June 23. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-The methods of working by igniting at constant pressure and at constant volume are combined in the engine and are described in connection with a four-stroke cycle. During the suction stroke, liquid combustible is admitted to a chamber m, Fig. 3, and some of it escapes through the holes n and mingles with the air. At the end of the compression stroke, this weak mixture becomes ignited and the heat and concussion of the explosion cause the remaining liquid to escape gradually and to ignite during the out-stroke. At starting, the volume of the combustion chamber is diminished, to increase the heat of compression, by means of a valve p, Fig. 1, which closes three chambers o, opened in succession as the temperature rises. The air and oil admission and the exhaust valve are worked from a half-speed reversing-shaft. Large engines are started by compressed air admitted to the cylinder.
Patent GB-190417056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tool Grinding Machines.
Filed: 1904-08-04
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 17,056. Porter, J. W., and Luke & Spencer. Aug. 4. Disc and wheel apparatus.-Relates to means for supplying water to wheels for grinding tools in such a manner that it is not thrown off by the wheel and does not splash the operator. The upper end of the toolrest a, Fig. 5, is formed with a chamber b extending almost the width of the rest and communicating with the outer surface by holes c. Water is passed through the pipe f, Fig. 2, into the chamber b, and its supply is regulated by the tap i in such a manner that the jets emerging from the holes c rise to such a height that in falling they strike the grinding-wheel d in the angle between the tool and the wheel, immersing the point of the tool. The jets may be made to converge on a common centre, and the rest is of such a width that there is always a hole on either side of the tool left uncovered. Grooves c<x> are made from the holes e to the edge of the rest, so that, when the hole is covered, the water escapes and runs along the underside of the tool and keeps it cool. To prevent splashing, the water falls into a shallow pool maintained in the trough l by the ridge or weir m. This weir prevents the grit which settles there from running into the hollow base of the machine with the excess water, which from there is pumped back to the tool-rest. This device can be applied to peripheral and face grinding-wheels and used for grinding plain bar tools, special-section tools, twist-drills, &c. The Provisional Specification states that special spray pipes on each side of the tool-rest may be used instead of utilizing the tool-rest itself as the sprayer.
Patent GB-190419705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Distributing Cases for Railway Tickets and the like.
Inventor: TURNER SIDNEY MARMADUKE STUART
Filed: 1904-09-13
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 19,705. Turner, S. M. S. Sept. 13. Tickets, issuing.-To facilitate the withdrawal of railway and other tickets or cards, the receptacle containing them has two slots E, F, the inner E of which allows two tickets to pass, and the outer F only one. Each ticket when withdrawn brings the next above it into position to be taken. In case the friction between the tickets is insufficient, ratchet or friction wheels K, 0, geared together by toothed wheels L, M, N, are placed so that they engage the tickets 1, 2 respectively. The teeth of the ratchet-wheel K may point in the opposite direction to that shown. The wheel N can be rotated, in order to push out the first ticket, by means of a push-button g and a ratchet h, which is normally held out of engagement with the wheel by a spring k and a stop j. A weigbt W or a spring forces the tickets downwards, and the wheels K, 0 may also be pressed upwards by springs, acting either upon a pivoted frame carrying all the wheels, or upon two arms carrying the wheels K, L and O, N respectively, and pivoted on thespindle of the wheel M. The tickets are supported by brackets D on the side-plates A, which are slotted to receive the adjustable plate C regulating the width of the slot E. The plate C is secured in position by tightening a screw U connecting the side-plates. Guide-pieces G adjustable on pivots H form with the brackets D the slot F.
Patent GB-190422671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mowing, Haymaking and like Machines.
Inventor: PEEL THOMAS
Filed: 1904-10-20
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 22,671. Peel, T. Oct. 20. Haymaking; mowing-machines.-A swath-turner, which may be attached to a mowing-machine, so as to turn the previouslyformed swath, consists of two or more bars bearing tines and reciprocated in a direction sideways to the motion of t h machine by cranks. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus fitted to a mowing - machine, there being three bars b, to which are attached tines a, Fig. 3, of steel wire or rod, mounted on cranks c<1>, d<1> arranged at an angle of 120 degrees to each other and connected to shafts c, d, the shafts c being driven from the shaft e<1> of the travelling wheels e by bevel gear. The shafts c, d are mounted in brackets f<1> on a frame f journalled on the axle e'. The frame f and the tines can be raised from the ground by a lever g and pedal g<2>, held in position by a pin fitting into holes in a quadrant h. A bar i with a spring end trails on the ground and regulates the height of the frame f. A curved member i<2> with a slot and bolt for attachment to the frame f regulates the position of the bar i with regard to the frame f. The frame f may be raised from the ground and suspended by a chain from the driver's seat. Fig. 6 shows a modification designed for swath-turning only, in which only two bars b are used and connected by cranks, the shafts c, d being connected by a chain j passing over sprockets. Extensions b<2> may be hinged to the ends of the bars b so as to be raised up to save space. They may be held down when in use by springs m passing through loops n on the bars b or by spiral springs on curved bars attached to the bars b. The tines a may be bent round at the end and the space filled by a metal plate to prevent catching on rough ground. Reference is made to Specification No. 13,853, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190422948-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Ventilating Sewers Tunnels, Mines, Buildings, and the like by Induced Currents.
Inventor: GREGORY ROBERT
Filed: 1904-10-25
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 22,948. Gregory, R. Oct. 25. Air, drawing-off, methods of.-An apparatus for inducing a draught for drawing-off foul air &c. from sewers, tunnels, mines, buildings, &c., and for supplying furnace blast comprises a number of corrugated tubes a, b, c, d, mounted co-axially, the end of one tube being supported in the end of the next, and the whole supported by a tube m as shown. A bell-mouthed tube f is fitted into the tube a and carries an internally-threaded ring h to which is screwed the injector i, connected by a pipe l to some source of compressed vapour as steam or air. The whole apparatus is mounted as shown in Fig. 3. When steam &c. is turned on, it escapes through an annular orifice k and induces a current of air &c. through the chambers g, j. This current of air passing through the series of tubes also induces a further current through the annular spaces b<1>, thus increasing the draught.
Patent GB-190424712-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of Making Bricks, Artificial Stone and similar Products.
Inventor: KWIATKOWSKI LOUIS FERDINAND
Filed: 1904-11-15
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 24,712. Kwiatkowski, L. F. Nov. 15. Bricks &c. are made from sand and lime, mixed in a special manner, and are indurated by means of steam. The whole of the lime and about onethird of the sand are ground together, the moisture in the sand partially staking the lime. The powdered material is mixed with the rest of the sand and with sufficient water to complete the slaking, in a mixing-machine. After standing for about a day the material is rendered plastic by the addition of water, which is uniformly distributed by agitation of the mass in suitable conveyers. When moulded, the bricks &c. are subjected to the action of steam at a pressure of 100-125 lb. or more for 6-10 hours, which results in hardening, calcium silicates being formed. The steaming- chamber a may contain a perforated pan b, in which are placed salts, and steam at a pressure of 125 1b. or more, heated in a coil d, is directed upon the salts from a pipe c for the purpose of indurating the blocks.
Patent GB-190500598-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Three-speed Gear for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: POWELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-01-12
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 598. Powell, W. Jan. 12. Variable-speed gearing.-In a threespeed gear for cycles, the high and low speeds are obtained by transmission through one or other of two trains of epicyclic gearing, while for the normal speed, the drive is transmitted directly from the driving-member to the hub. The mechanism and the hub shell are mounted on ball bearings independently-adjustable from the outside. For the normal speed, projections j<1> upon a rotatable clutch-ring j engage opposite notches h<1> in a ring h upon the hub, so that the chain-wheel a, the slotted driving-sleeve f, and the hub rotate as a whole. On releasing a wire i<4>, a spring k forces a sliding non- rotatable clutch-sleeve i<3> to the left till projections i<5> thereon engage jaws g<6> on the central pinion g<2> of a low-speed epicyclic train through which the hub is now driven. By pulling the sleeve to the extreme right, opposite projections i<6> engaging jaws d<6> hold stationary the central pinion d<2> of a high-speed epicyclic train, so that the hub is turned more rapidly than the chainwheel. The hub shell is mounted on bearings n, n<1>, adjustable by means of a threaded cone e<6>, while the driving-sleeve bearings m, m<1> are adjusted by a cone e<7>. The Provisional Specification states that, instead of the high and low speed clutch-rings being in one piece, as shown, they may be independent and the normal-speed clutch-ring mounted between them.
Patent GB-190502520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tanks for the Purpose of Producing a Liquid Free from Suspended Solids
Inventor: FIELDHOUSE JOHN
Filed: 1905-02-08
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 2520. Fieldhouse, J. Feb. 8. Sewage and foul waters, treating; tanks for; scum, removing.-A settling-tank consists of an inner receiving chamber A and an outer one I, which may be divided into two or more compartments by radial walls W. The liquid is supplied by the pipe V to the chamber A, and passes thence to the outer compartments through conduits H arranged horizontally, vertically, or spirally, the lower ones being inclined downwards. The liquid further passes under scum boards J, J<1>, and over the lip K into the channel L, from which it flows through the valve R into the outlet channel X. Sediment collects in the recesses B, M, which are provided with outlet valves. A table U. is fixed beneath the inlet to prevent disturbance of the deposit, and a cone or pyramid C directs the liquid so as to wash the inclined. sides B of the chamber A. When the boards J, J<1> have been pushed tightly down and the valve R closed, the scum from the chamber A is washed out through the valve S, and the channels P, L. The scum from the outer chamber is similarly removed by shutting the valve R and withdrawing the boards. The outer compartments are fitted with radial scum boards T. It is stated that these compartments may be arranged to work separately, so that each may have a period of rest.
Patent GB-190503540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Gear for Motor Cars and the like
Inventor: RIDGE THEODORE JOHN
Filed: 1905-02-21
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 3540. Ridge, T. J. Feb. 21. Motor read vehicles.-Relates to step by-step clutch and sliding change-speed and reversing gearing. Fig. 2 shows a horizontal section of the clutch gearing, and Figs. 3 and 4 show vertical sections on the lines C-C, D-D respectively. Several spindles a, b, c, d, gearing together, are mounted in the gear-box equidistantly from a common axis, the spindle a being driven from the engine. Another set of spindles, also gearing together, is mounted so that the spindles are disposed axially with those of the first set, the driven spindle being in line with the driving-spindle. Clutches s connect any pair of opposing spindles together to give the various forward speeds and reverse. The clutches are operated one at a time by the rod y, the remaining clutches being locked out of gear. Grooves x on the clutch sleeves are engaged by a disk mounted on the rod y and formed in two parts 2, 3, the part 3 being fixed to the rod and the part 2 mounted on a sleeve 5 so that it may rotate with the rod but cannot move longitudinally. Either of the clutches is thus moved into engagement by the part 3, the remaining clutches being locked by the part 2. A modification is shown in Fig. 10 in which sliding gearwheels are employed. The direct drive is obtained by clutching the driving and driven spindles together as in the form described above ; the remaining spindles are made continuous, and adapted to slide in their bearings one at a time, so that the wheels 8, 9 thereon gear respectively with the wheels o, e.
Patent GB-190510351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Measuring Taps or Cocks
Inventor: DUNN JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-05-17
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 10,351. Dunn, J., and Taggart, E. May 17. Measured quantities, delivering.-A measuring-tap for the supply of a single fixed quantity of liquid is shown in section in Fig. 3. In the upper part of a measuring-chamber b is a valve chamber c, having two sets of apertures c<1>, c<2>, and containing a float valve e controlling the escape and admission of air through apertures d'. The larger apertures c<1> are situated at the top of the valve chamber to ensure the complete filling of the measuring-chamber before the closing of the valve, while the subsidiary apertures c<2> ensure the complete dropping of the valve. The valve chamber may be surrounded with gauze or the like to check the rush of liquid, and the screw cap may be fitted with a glass tube f, with a cover having an aperture which may be closed when the apparatus is not in use, to exclude dust. In the apparatus shown in section in Fig. 4, the liquid may be supplied in either of two definite -quantities by use of a 'valve g<1> between the upper and lower measuring-chambers b, b<1>. An. additional handle a<6>, fitted freely on the stem of the main operating-handle a<5>, is adapted in the first part of its movement to open the valve g<1> by means of a cam i and a rod i<1>, and afterwards to engage and move the handle a<5>.