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Patent GB-190405227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports and Guards for Conductor-rails of Electric Railways.
Inventor: DOULTON HENRY LEWIS
Filed: 1904-03-03
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 5227. Doulton, H. L., and Morris, C. E. March 3. Electric railways on the surface-contact system. Conductors.-Relates to insulators for supporting conductor-rails, and to guards for preventing persons from accidentally coming into contact with such rails. The insulators and guards are made of multitubular blocks of pottery or other non-conducting material. Fig. 2 shows an end view of an insulator b, the surface b<2> of which rests and is clipped upon the cross-tie, and the surface b<1> supports the conductor-rail. To hold the rail, straight or bent jaws c are used, which engage with, and are bolted to, the metal strips c' sliding endwise in the corresponding grooves b<3> in the insulator. One form of guard is shown in section in Fig. 3 and in plan in Fig. 3<b>. Fig. 3 also gives the position of the conductor-rail which is shown in dotted lines. The ends of the guard are clamped upon the rail-ties which are also shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-190406660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Control of Oil Burners, for Steam Generators applicable also for Controlling the Supply of Fluids under Pressure for other purposes.
Inventor: DOBBS ARCHIBALD EDWARD
Filed: 1904-03-18
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 6660. Dobbs, A. E., Dobbs, A. F., and Kerr, J. B. March 18. Vapour burners.-Automatic apparatus for regulating the delivery of the oil or vapour to burners, such as those described in Specification No. 26,315, A.D. 1901, for vehicle, launch, &c. boilers, is fitted with means for permitting regulation by hand when special alterations in the oil or vapour supply are required, and the relief valve, which permits part of the oil to pass back again to the tank when the delivery is throttled, is arranged in the suction pipes so as to be closed upon its seat by the hammering action of the suction column. Fig. 1 shows the automatic regulator, the lever d of which is pivoted on pins f on a nut on the screwed spindle k operated by a hand-wheel. When the lever d is in the extreme positions on the right and left hand respectively, the needle valve l is kept open or shut notwithstanding variations in the pressure of the steam behind the piston a, and, in intermediate positions of the lever d, the piston a operates it and the bell crank i connected to it, so as to vary automatically the opening and closing of the valve l. The hand-wheel spindle may be fitted with a brake or detent, and with an indicator showing the extent of the opening of the valve. Fig. 2 shows one form of suction valve for the oil or other feed-pump. When the pump is working normally, the relief valve n is closed, but, when the pressure rises, owing to the throttling of the oil delivery, as described above, the relief valve n opens and allows part of the oil to flow back to the tank. The hammering action set up in the suction pipe by the sudden closing of the valve m ensures the seating of the valve n. The valves are preferably conical and their seats are sharp edges. Fig. 3 shows a valve in which the suction valve m seats upon the relief valve n, which is hollow, and is made with recesses and holes o for the passage of the oil. Fig. 4 shows a valve in which the relief valve n is mounted inside the suction valve m and is adjusted by means of locking-nuts p.
Patent GB-190406980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tyres
Inventor: ALEXANDER GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 6980. Alexander, G. H., and Warland, E. G. March 23. Tyres, pneumatic &c., slipping and puncture of, preventing. A detachable tread for protecting the tyres of motor and other road vehicles consists of alternate segments b, c, Fig. 1, of rigid and elastic material, such as steel and rubber respectively, preferably of the relative widths shown, or of a continuous metallic band which may be provided with studs of soft metal, wood, leather, or similar material, secured in suitable recesses. In any case, the outer surface of the band is roughened, and the inner surface has a central ridge e adapted to be embedded in the inflated single tyre a, Fig. 8, or between the covers of multiple tyres, Fig. 3. For assembling the segments, they may be provided with holes and threaded on securing-wires or the like f which are afterwards made endless ; or by making the segments as shown in Fig. 3, they may be fitted on endless wires ; the notches j in the steel segments, preferably, open to the inner side of the tread and those in the rubber segments to the outer side. The tread is held in position by inflation of the tyre. or tyres, but for further security it may be secured to the rim g by straps, chains, or the like h.
Patent GB-190407306-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Operating the Couplings of Railway Trucks.
Inventor: WOODWARD BEAUMARIS
Filed: 1904-03-26
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 7306. Woodward, B. March 26. Coupling, n o n - automatic.-An ordinary chain coupling h is coupled or uncoupled from either side of a wagon by means of a rope g and a lever a actuated by a rod c, which passes from side to side of the wagon and is provided with a handle at each end. The rope g passes over a pulley i, on the end of the lever a, and over a pulley j on the wagon ; it is then bifurcated, and the branches g<1>, g<2> are passed round pulleys k and carried to the sides of the wagon, or the rope g may be attached to a reel on the rod c so that it can be wound up by turning the rod c. The lever a is mounted in a plane inclined to the central vertical plane of the truck, and preferably slightly inclined towards the coupling.
Patent GB-190410156-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Method and Means for Removing Oil and Grease from Sponge Cloths, Cotton Waste and all kinds of Grease Laden Textile Materials.
Inventor: HALL SAMUEL GODFREY
Filed: 1904-05-03
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 10,156. Hall, S. G. May 3. Extracting oils; fats and fatty oils.-Oil and grease are removed from sponge cloths, cotton waste, &c., by treatment with benzine or other solvents. The materials are supported on perforated trays d in a chamber a. The solvent admitted by the pipe h is vaporized by the heat from the steam pipe f<1>. The mixture of solvent and grease is led off by the pipe k to the still l. The solvent is here separated, and is either led directly into the pipe h, or is condensed in a worm p and fed from the store tank g to the extractor. At the close of the extraction, the material is dried by the steam pipe f<1>, and the trays are removed by connecting an eye r in the supporting-rod c to a hoist S.
Patent GB-190410772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers
Inventor: HOHENSTEIN ARCHIE GERRY
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 10,772. Hohenstein, A. G. May 10. Water-tube boilers.-The main heating-surfaces which cross the boiler are formed of three series of tubes, one of the series being larger than either of the others and equal or approximately equal to the combined capacity of the other two. Fig. 2 shows a vertical cross-section of the boiler, Figs. 4 and 5 views at right-angles to each other of the tube junction boxes, and Fig. 6 a back view of a modified boiler. The headers 7 which are at the front are formed of upper and lower chambers or of a single chamber divided by a diaphragm 4. From the rear water-drum 10 heavy tubes 9 of large diameter pass to the front headers. Thence the water is carried by single lower tubes 5 to the junction boxes 6 at the rear, and, from each box that receives a single tube 5, a pair of tubes returns the water to the upper headers in the front, the tubes lying in different vertical planes. The upper headers are connected with the drum 12 by the tubes 11. Descensional pipes 13 are provided. The baffles 22, 23 incline in opposite directions so that dust &c. falls into the fuel chamber. The tubes are of such sizes that the bodies of water to be heated lessen in size as the furnace gases decrease in temperature. To equalize the circulation, the drum 10, or its equivalent, may be arranged outside of the circulation, as shown in Fig. 6, where the down-takes 13 are connected to the equalizing-chamber 16. The tubes 9 in this case have their inner ends connected to the lower ends of the intermediate down-takes, while the end down-takes have their extensions 19 connected by tubes to side extensions of the front headers. These tubes have their ends reduced so that their body portions may be in contact. As shown in Fig. 6, the tubes 5 are above their corresponding tubes 7, 8.
Patent GB-190415978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes of Dyeing Cops.
Inventor: BAUERSACHS ERNST FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1904-07-19
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 15,978. Bauersachs, E. F., and Br³ckner, G. A. H. July 19. Dyeing.-In order to obtain in fabrics, woven from waste cotton, a pattern striped in colours in such a way that the stripes run together, the singlecoloured cops are treated in the wound condition with another coloured dye for a longer or shorter period, so that the dye penetrates the cop only partially. The irregularity of the penetration, due to the tightness and looseness of different parts, gives the indistinct effect described. Two or more differently-coloured dyes may be used in succession, giving grounds of more than two colours.
Patent GB-190419979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Wheels or Electromagnetic Motors.
Inventor: EVERETT WILLIAM REED
Filed: 1904-09-16
Granted: 1905-09-16
Abstract: 19,979. Everett, W. R., and Newton, E. J. Sept. 16. Wheels with Motors ; spokes; felloes or rims; dust - excluders. - The wheel is constructed with a group of electromagnets fixed to a non-rotatable shaft or spindle and with other electromagnets fixed to the rim, so arranged that when the magnets are excited the rim revolves. The number of poles to the central magnets should be divisible by 2 but not by 4, and the outer ring of magnets should contain two more than the central. In the construction shown, the axle 1, Fig. 3, is tubular, and through it conductors are brought. The inner electromagnets 4, Figs. 2 and 3, have cores 52 terminating in flat ends 53, Fig. 4, having off-sets for connecting to the inner spokes 5. The pole-pieces 12 are fixed to these cores. The outer magnets are carried by an iron ring 22, having projecting pieces or cores 21 fitted with pole-pieces 10. To prevent strain on the wheel, the pole-pieces 12 are grooved and the pole-pieces 10 are formed with corresponding projections. Insulating-pieces 15, 16, 17, Fig. 6, are placed between the poles, so that the magnetic flux passes through the lateral air gaps, and the wheel is balanced, there being no tendency to draw it to one side more than to the other. The ring 22 is held in place by two rims 26, 27, preferably of brass or similar material. To the rim are fixed tangential spokes 30, which are also fixed to arms 31, 64 secured to sleeves 32, 33 rotating on the spindle. The sleeve 32 carries a contact or commutator ring the sections of which are connected to the electromagnets and also rub upon a series of carbon contacts 7 carried by a support secured to the axle. Rings attached to the arms 31, 64 also serve to support a waterproof fabric 47 for protecting the magnets &c.
Patent GB-190424667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Escapes.
Inventor: FRESHFIELD MICHAEL
Filed: 1904-11-14
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 24,667. Freshfield, M. Nov. 14. Lifts.-Relates to fire-escape arrangements on buildings. Platforms b, Fig. 1, are hinged at b<1> beneath each range of windows, and in the inoperative position are swung up vertically into recesses in the wall. Connected to the platforms are vertical stanchions c, capable of being folded into recesses in the wall by means of duplex pivoted links, Fig. 3, which, in the operative position (shown in dotted lines), form two ladders, one on each side of the stanchion. Apertures are made in the platforms b to allow persons to pass up and down the ladders. Horizontal bars c<2> are for steadying the escape as a whole and for use as hand-rails. The stanchions and platforms are retained in the folded position by means of detents e, Fig. 3, pivoted at e<1> and engaging projections c<3> at the top of the stanchions. These detents are released by cams on a shaft g, which can be rotated from any part of the building by means of levers h, rods h', and levers g<1>, as shown in Fig. 2, which represents a section of the building. A weighted arm counterbalances these levers and rods. Simultaneously with the release of the detents e, a crank on the shaft g pushes the stanchions into the operative position by means of a pivoted link, the motion being assisted by gravity. A weighted lever d<3> counterbalances the weight of the platforms band stanchions c. The fire-escape is returned to the normal position by means of a chain k, winding on a drum l mounted on a shaft l<1>, and a ratchet l<3>, Fig 1, links it in position. When the escape is brought into operative position, the ratchet pawl is released by a cord m, connected to a projection on one of the detents e. The escape may also be brought back into the normal position by means of weighted chains passing over pulleys to the drums l and connected to the top of the stanchions. A lift q, Fig. 1, comprises a platform q<1>, hinged to a sliding frame q<2> adapted to move vertically in a recess in the wall. The platform q<1> is connected to the stanchion c, and is thus automatically opened out when required so as to assume the horizontal position, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3. A guard is raised at the same time into the vertical position by means of a rod q<4>, slide-block q<5>, and link q<6>. The lift is suspended by a rope r, and may be actuated electrically or otherwise. Several of the links pivoted to the stanchions c near the platforms bare adapted to form a door for access to the lift through the ladders. The apertures through the platforms b<1> to allow persons to pass up the ladders are bridged over by slides or hinged flaps when it is necessary to pass through the ladders into the lift. The Provisional Specification describes the lift as sliding on the ladder stanchions.
Patent GB-190426155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, the Manufacture of Impressed Paper & other Patterns.
Inventor: SCHMID EUGEN
Filed: 1904-12-01
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 26,155. Schmid, E. Dec. 1. Measuring for. - The shape of the human or other body is obtained by forming two shaped sheaths of paper or other material and sticking them together. The first sheath is shaped on the body by an elastic or pressing sheath B which is then removed; the second sheath, which is coated with an adhesive on its inner surface, is then applied to the first sheath and both are pressed by the elastic sheath. On finally removing the elastic sheath, the stuck sheaths are cut from the body at convenient points and joined together to form the complete pattern.
Patent GB-190500190-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Roll Holder or Film Package and Adapter for use in connection with Photographic Cameras
Inventor: EDWARDS WILLIAM ALBERT
Filed: 1905-01-04
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 190. Edwards, W. A. Jan. 4. Roller slides; cameras; plate and like boxes and receptacles.-Roll films are wound in a hollow roll with or without a wire or rod, and without a backing-paper. The adapter is fitted with a guide-plate and a key-wound take-up roller carrying an indicator, which may be driven through spur gear, or which may be a tape equal in thickness to the film, wound on the same roller, and marked to indicate the position of the film. Fig. 4 is a section across the roller package. The tilm g is wound without backing-paper, but is provided with an end tab i to protect it from light and to be passed around the guide d to the take-up roller e, which has a slit to take the paper. The back of the package is provided with padded blocks m which serve to keep the film taut across the exposure opening m<1>. One end of the roller e is slotted to receive a key q, which passes through the side of the camera or the adapter for the roll package and is connected to an indicator to show the correct position of the film for exposure. Fig. 7 shows one form of indicator, consisting of a disk p with notches, spaced by experiment, into which a pin x on a spring-actuated pawl v enters when a new film is ready for exposure. Fig. 8 shows an indicator in which a tape of the thickness of the film is wound on the film take-up roller r and shows an index figure y<1> when the film is in register with the opening m<1>. The adapter fits the camera like a dark slide and has an opaque shutter.
Patent GB-190502484-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rest for the Aiming Drill.
Inventor: KAUFMANN EDUARD CARL
Filed: 1905-02-07
Granted: 1906-02-07
Abstract: 2484. Kaufmann, E. C. Feb. 7. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Machine-rests for. -A muzzle-rest 1 is made hollow and of semicircular cross-section to fit the barrel 2, to which it is hinged by parts 3. It is secured in the folded-up position shown by a spring catch.
Patent GB-190504960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Multiple Influence or Condenser Machines.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1905-03-09
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 4960. Imray, O., [Wommelsdorf, H.]. March 9. Influence machines.-In multiple influence machines in which an inner set and an outer set of disks revolve in opposite directions, the electricity is conveyed to the electrodes by a series of separate insulated conductors, of which any two situated on opposite sides of the axis come in contact with fixed conducting brushes or points. As shown, the electricity is conveyed from the collector studs l through brushes q, s to studs u, v, which are in conducting connexion, and are carried by the wheel n, and through brushes w to the electrodes x. The brushes s may be arranged to make contact with the conducting-bars f, in which case the brushes w are dispensed with
Patent GB-190507027-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Means for Cleaning Silver.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1905-04-03
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 7027. Ransford, R. B., [Silverease Co.]. April 3. Knives, forks, and spoons, cleaning.-Silver articles are cleaned by means of a composition consisting of a mixture of 4 parts of sodium carbonate and 1 of calcium carbonate. 1 oz. of this mixture is added to about 2 quarts of water, placed in a tin-lined vessel, and heated to 212‹ F. The articles to be cleaned are immersed for from five to ten minutes, removed, wiped with a soft towel, and rinsed in clear water.
Patent GB-190507670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Distributing Apparatus for Foundry Sand or the like.
Inventor: BONVILLAIN PHILIBERT
Filed: 1905-04-11
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 7670. Bonvillain, P. Dec. 1, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Moulding.-Sand-distributing apparatus for use in connexion with moulding-machines is arranged to supply quickly the exact quantity of sand required for each operation by a single manipulation of the operating-handle. A hopper 4, Fig. 2, has a movable bottom 6, carrying rollers 8, which run on flanges on the hopper, and a guide-bar 10 engaging a roller carried by a box 14 carried by an arm 13, Fig. 3, pivoted to a projection on the hopper framing. The box 14 has an operating- handle 16, and a sliding bottom 17 with a discharge opening 18, and a guide-bar 21 engaging a roller 22 on the moulding-machine. Stops 19, 20 limit the travel of the bottom 17 and pins may be inserted in holes 24 to limit the amount of opening presented, for the discharge of sand, as required. Movement of the handle 16 effects the transfer of the box and the opening and closing of the hopper and box bottoms.
Patent GB-190507814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Lighting Gas Lamps and the like by Electricity.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1905-04-12
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 7814. Thompson, W. P., [Freudenthal, 0.]. April 12. Lighting gas.-The sparking tips for lighting gas lamps by electric means are arranged as in Figs. 1 and 2 at the extremities of rods 8,11 adapted to be brought momentarily over the lamp when the cock is turned on by means of a pole 14. The electric current is supplied from a battery carried by the lamplighter and connected by wires to the contactprojections 16, 17 at the end of the pole. Or, as shown in Fig. 5, a system of balance lever or levers 19 adapted to make or break contact with a crossbar 18 and thus produce sparks is actuated by poles as shown in Fig: 6.
Patent GB-190515955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture of, Cornice-pole and similar Joints.
Inventor: JAMES JOHN JESSE
Filed: 1905-08-04
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 15,955. James, J. J., [trading as Dutson & Co.]. Aug. 4. Hinges.-Hinge joints, for cornice and other poles, are formed of end pieces a stamped or otherwise formed from sheet metal, and secured to back-plates c by shoulders k and turned-down ends h passing through slots in the plates c, the hinge being completed by a pin.
Patent GB-190516310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Patterns for Cutting Out and Measuring for Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: ANDREONE ERNESTO
Filed: 1905-08-10
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 16,310. Andreone, E. Aug. 10. Measuring for.-Appliances for obtaining garment patterns consist of a number of pieces of material of the required profile and made up of two cover sheets'and a number of intermediate sheets connected together so that they can be adjusted according to measurements taken on the person. In the case of body garments, the chief measurements are taken by means of two straight pieces 1, Fig. 2, hinged at 2, and provided with a vertical piece 3 from which hangs a plummet 4. These measurements are (1) the distance from a to b, termed the base measurement, (2) from b to c, (3) from c to a, and (4) from c to d. Fig. 8 shows the inner side of an appliance for obtaining the pattern of the front of a coat, and similar appliances are described for obtaining the patterns of the back of a coat, of a sleeve, of a waistcoat, and of trousers. A number of appliances similar to that shown in Fig. 8 are provided in progressive sizes, each size varying from the next by two centimetres measured along the line a-b, Fig. 2, and similarly for the appliances for measuring for other parts. For trousers, half the perimeter of the pelvis is the measurement corresponding to the line a-b for determining the sizes of the standard appliances for obtaining the patterns.
Patent GB-190517597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pictures and in Processes of Producing the same.
Inventor: CHADZYNSKA SIDONIE
Filed: 1905-08-31
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 17,597. Chadzynska, S. Aug. 31. Pictures having representations in relief are produced by causing particles of fabric, fibre, threads, cotton-wool, and the like to adhere to a suitable surface. Gum, paste, &c. is applied to a smooth surface of glass, cardboard, wood, &c., and silk thread or the like is uniformly distributed over the gummed areas by means of a pair of tweezers &c. This adhesive surface is treated with a " tampon" so as to render the layer uniformly firm throughout, and then more silk &c. is applied untit all the moisture is taken up. This soft surface is again treated with a "tampon," smoothened with a planisher, and polished with a burnishing-tool, the characteristic lines of the picture being worked at the same time. Colour may be applied to heighten the effect. Scraps of fabric or the like are similarly applied.