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Patent GB-190404417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machine for Dividing Dough or like Plastic Material.
Inventor: MORTON ROBERT
Filed: 1904-02-22
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4417. Morton, R. Feb. 22. Moulding dough &c.-In apparatus for dividing dough or like plastic material, the dough &c. contained in the closed hopper A and horizontal feeding-cylinder B is fed into the pockets or moulds E of an intermittently-rotated disc C by means of compressed air or gas, which is admitted by a pipe P from a storage chamber Q. The outer ends of the piston-rods of the pistons F working in the moulds E carry antifriction rollers G which travel on a circular track H, the upper part of which is hinged to the lower part and adjusted by a screw I carried by a graduated bar J, so that the quantity of dough fed into each pocket can be regulated. The shaft D receives motion from a pawl Z, gearing with a ratchet-wheel on the shaft and actuated by an eccentric on the main shaft N. The moulds are lubricated by means of an oil cup Y, a pipe X leading from the air pipe P communicating with the cup and terminating in a nozzle through which the oil is ejected into the moulds. A valve in the pipe X may be connected with the actuating-mechanism or disc C, so that the oil is sprayed intermittently into the moulds. A pressure regulator R is fitted to the pipe P, and a valved bye-pass provided in case the valve R should become inoperative.
Patent GB-190406051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATES
Filed: 1904-03-11
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 6051. Johnson, J. Y., [Soc. Fabrica Italiana d'Automobili]. March 11. Lubricators.-A lubricator is so arranged that the quantity of lubricant delivered is proportional to the number of revolutions made by the actuating-shaft. The shaft d is supported on pivot bearings, and is rotated by the grooved pulley a, which carries a worm b gearing with a wormwheel c. The alternate links of the chainf, which passes over a sprocket-wheel e on the shaft d, fit two tubes m connecting the chamber o' with the reservoir o. The chain f thus keeps the chamber o<1> filled with oil to the level of the top of the pipe m, through which the chain passes downwards to the reservoir o. Buckets h on the rotating disc r raise the oil and discharge it into the open mouth g of a pipe leading to the part to be lubricated.
Patent GB-190406745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in relating to Fluid Pressure Turbines
Inventor: DUFOUR LEON
Filed: 1904-03-19
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 6745. Dufour, L. March 19. Steam &c. turbines, in which the motive fluid acts by vis viva. A parallel-flow turbine has two vane-wheels c which have curved vanes t secured to their rims by rivets h. The first wheel has one or more nozzles r. The passages t<1> between the vanes of the wheel are contracted in the middle to correspond to the compression produced in the jets by centrifugal force, and so to prevent eddy currents. The vanes may engage with the wheel by means of tongues, g<2>, Fig. 7. The invention may be adapted to inward and outward flow turbines.
Patent GB-190408543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Derivatives of Barbituric Acid.
Filed: 1904-04-13
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 8543. Abel, C. D., [Akt.-Ges. f³r Anilin- Fabrikation]. April 13. Dialkylbarbituric acids; dialkylmalonic acid nitrile.-Diethyl, dimethyl, or other c : c-dialkylbarbituric acids are produced by heating carbonyl chloride and dialkylmalonic acid diamide in a closed vessel. After the reaction is finished, the mass is distilled, excess of carbonyl chloride, together with some dialkylmalonic acid nitrile, formed as a bye-product, passing over. The residue is recrystallized from water.
Patent GB-190410099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Brake and like Operating Devices for Cycles and Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: TODD ROWLAND DOUGLAS
Filed: 1904-05-03
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 10,099. Todd, R. D., and Hazlewood, W. H., [trading as Birmingham Stopper and Cycle Components Co.]. May 3. Brakes.-In brake valve, and like operating- devices for cycles and motor vehicles, the operating-lever, adjustably connected with the cable, is mounted upon a socket, secured by a wedge arrangement within the handle-bar ; to guide the cable at its junction with the brake-rod or other part, a clip bracket, such as is shown in Fig. 13, is employed. The socket b in the handle-bar is produced from a plate of the form shown in Fig. 8. A pair of ears d carry the lever, while an inwardlyturned lug g, fitted, if desired, with a supplemental thimble-piece k, serves as a guide for the cable i and a stop for the flexible tube j. To secure the socket within the handle-bar, a screw h, passed through a second inwardly-turned lug f, wedges this lug between two pieces l, which are thus expanded against the interior of the handle-bar. A closing-cap m is retained in position by snugs n engaging apertures o in the socket. To adjustably connect the cable to the lever, a hollow stud p receiving the cable, screws into a rotatable pin q, so that, by withdrawing the pin e and the cap m, and then using the lever itself to rotate the pin, a longitudinal movement of the stud is produced. The bracket, Fig. 13, preferably made from a single strip u bent to embrace a part of the cycle or vehicle and also the cable guide-piece s containing the return spring t, is tightened by a bolt r, washer-plates v with stiffening -flanges w being provided. The Provisional Specification adds that these brackets may be adapted to hold two or more cable guides.
Patent GB-190410187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway and other Vehicles.
Inventor: LADNER THOMAS CHIRGWIN
Filed: 1904-05-03
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 10,187. Ladner, T. C., and Kessels, N. J. May 3 Coupling.-A coupling described as applied to railway cars is stated to be applicable also to road wagons. Each vehicle has a hook b, with an inclined front face, and a large link 8<a> with a wedge-shaped end 8. When the vehicles are separated, the links rest on stops e. On pushing the vehicles together, the lower of the two links rises over the opposing hook b, the upper link rising at the same time to allow it to do so, and then falling so as to hold the lower link in engagement with the hook. Each link is fixed to a shaft 9, which passes through a slot d in the coupling-head and is provided with a hand-lever 9<a> at each end. Pivoted on the shaft 9 are also two cam-levers 10 connected by a link to a pair of hand-levers 12. When the vehicles are pushed forcibly together, the end of the lower link 8<a> engages a notch c<2> in the opposing coupling- head and is pushed backwards. The shaft 9 to which it is fixed is thus pushed back in its slot, and the levers 10 upon it are tilted over on to the end of the upper link by engaging stops m, o. The coupling is thus locked. Lugs p limit the downward movement of the levers 10. To separate the vehicles, the coupling-links are lifted by one of the levers 9<a>. Lifting-arms r, fixed to one link, lift the point of the other link off the hook. The levers 10 can be moved backwards by means of the levers 12. Each coupling-head is connected loosely to a draw-box A<1> and can move inwards a short distance against a spring 6. If, owing to a difference in the height of the vehicles, the coupling-link rises too high, it engages a notch c<3> in the opposing coupling-head and then drops into the lower notch.
Patent GB-190411442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Meters.
Inventor: KENT WALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1904-05-18
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 11,442. Kent, W. G. May 18. Liquid meters.-The flow of waste water past the weighted valve a rocks the spindle b, which passes out through a stuffing-box and is connected by links e, f to the guided carrier g having a pen which records on the horizontal rotating drum l.
Patent GB-190415719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Certain Air Pumps.
Inventor: THORNTON JOHN
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1905-08-15
Abstract: 15,719. Thornton, J., and Holehouse, W. H. July 15. Air compressing and exhausting engines ; valve gear.-A double - acting horizontal air pump 2, the cylinder of which is provided with centrallyarranged inlet ports 4 controlled by a slide or other valve 6, is driven by a direct-acting steam cylinder 3. The steamdistributing valve 7 is worked from a crosshead 20 on the common pistonrod 5 by means of a lever 15, which reciprocates the valve - rod 9 through forks 22, 23 encircling the valve-rod and engaging tappets 24, 25. The lever has a forked upper end 21, while its lower end passes through a slot in a loosely-mounted stud 18. The forks 22, 23 are fixed to a bell-crank lever 27, which is connected by a toggle-link 30 to the piston 32 of a dash-pot or auxiliary cylinder 33 supplied with steam, by the pipe 35, from the steam pipe 36. The pump inlet valve 6 is actuated by the piston 32, which is linked to a lever 38 pivoted to the valve-rod 8. The ports 4 are opened by the toggle-link forcing inwards the piston 32, the valve gear assuming the position shown in Fig. 2, before the end of the stroke ; the togglelink continues to rise above the horizontal position shown, whereupon steam pressure acting upon the piston 32 moves it to the left, thereby simultaneously to close the ports 4 and reverse the steam valve 7, the fork 23 then being brought into engagement with the operating-lever 15.
Patent GB-190416800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to Lac-derivatives.
Inventor: BUCKLIN WILLIAM SAVERY
Filed: 1904-07-30
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 16,800. Bucklin, W. S. July 30. Resinous compounds; varnishes.-The volatile and flavouring principles of commercial lac are eliminated in order to produce a derivative capable of resisting temperatures as high as 590‹ F. without charring or decomposing, and specially serviceable for coating, in the form of a paint or varnish, the metal and other receptacles employed in canning or preserving foods. The commercial lac is subjected to a temperature of from 320‹-325‹ F. in an inert medium, such as water or illuminating-gas, until the volatile or soluble constituents have been completely removed. The preferred apparatus consists of a steam-tight chamber or retort containing a number of pans or trays into which the material is placed in the state of lumps or powder, being preferably covered with water. Highpressure steam is introduced until the condensed water from the exhaust outlet loses its bitter taste, when the pans are removed from the retort. The opaque brownish residue, after having been dried and powdered, is macerated with ordinary alcohol and the solution, which contains minute undissolved particles in suspension, is applied to the interiors of the cans &c. by spraying or otherwise, with or without the addition of other inert and non- flavouring materials and colouring-matters. Alternatively, the commercial lac may first be coated on the can and then treated as above described.
Patent GB-190416832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Governors for Petrol and like Engines.
Inventor: SMITH FREDERICK HUG
Filed: 1904-07-30
Granted: 1905-10-30
Abstract: 16,832. Smith, F. H. July 30. Fluid governors. -In petrol and like engines in which the amount of charge is controlled by a suctionoperated valve, the complete closure of the valve is prevented by a block or spring. Fig. 1 shows a pistonvalve which closes against a spring c. An inner spring e prevents the complete closure of the valve. Valves of the type described in Specification No. 11,753, A.D. 1904, may be fitted with a block or spring for the purpose specified.
Patent GB-190417166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gas or Vapour Electric Apparatus for use as Lamps and for other purposes.
Inventor: FLICHTNER STANWOOD EDWARDS
Filed: 1904-08-05
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 17,166. Flichtner, S. E. Aug. 10, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Vacuum t u b e s; supporting lamps.- Relates to the starting of vapour electric apparatus by tilting, the apparatus being p r o - vided with an upper and a lower mercury or like receptacle, the liquid flowing from one to the other during the tilting. Figs. 1 and 2 show one arrangement. The lamps 7 are placed in a tilting frame 3 fitted with a handle 6, and are held by clips 10 on crosspieces 8, 9. A reflector 11 may be provided, and also a protecting -netting for the upper parts of the lamps. The device may be mounted on an adjustable stand, as shown. The lamps are connected in series from the mains 19, 20 through the conductors 27, 25, 24 and spring contacts 28, 29. One of the contacts 28 has a projection 30, Figs. 3 and 4, adapted to spring over an insulating-stop 31 carried by one of the supports of the frame, and prevent a second tilting while current is flowing through the apparatus. Fig. 5 shows another arrangement, the lamp 7 being carried by an arm 35 normally held up by a spring 41. The arm may be pulled down by a cord 44, and a dash-pot 40 prevents too rapid a movement. Fig. 7 shows another arrangement. The lamp 7 is carried by a rod supported at one end by a cord 50 and at the other by a cord 52 passing over a pulley 58 and fitted with a counterweight 59. A lifting - cord 55 is provided with a clip or tongs 54 adapted to engage a conical piece 53 on the cord 52 until it is opened by a conical guide 60, when the lamp falls. In a modified arrangement, two lamps connected in series are operated by a common lifting-cord. In another modification, Figs. 12 and 13, the rod supporting the lamp is pivoted near the middle, and the weighted cord 82 passes over a pulley 81, loose on a shaft, which also carries an operating-ring 75 to which is secured the operating-cord 72. The ring 75 is secured to the shaft by a flexible connection, such as a spring 87. It carries a catch 88 adapted to engage a pin on the pulley 81. On pulliog the cord 72, the pulley is rotated, tilting the lamp until a cam 92 on the shaft releases the catch 88, allowing the lamp to tilt back again.
Patent GB-190423579-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Self-operating Sifter and Graduator for Sugar and the like
Inventor: FISCHER AUGUSTINE GEORGE
Filed: 1904-11-01
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 23,579. Fischer, A. G. Nov. 1. Sifting sugar &c.-Relates to apparatus for sifting or grading the refuse or dust resulting from the transit and weighing of sugar and the like. The bin a, Fig. 3, has a sloping bottom b provided at the centre with a grating c made of semicircular bars with their convex sides upwards. A slide e actuated by a rod g allows the sugar to fall on to an inclined sieve h which separates the coarsest part of the dust, the throughs falling on to a pyramidal distributing-plate i which directs them into an inverted pyramidal or funnel-shaped sieve j. One side of the sieve j is vertical and plain, the remaining three sides being each fitted with three or more gauges of perforated metal or wire gauze, the finest gauze being at the top of each side. The sieves &c. are contained in a drawer, hooks on the back of which engage in holes in the sieves and plate. The lowest compartment of the apparatus contains a disc q turning on a pivot and supporting sector-shaped receptacles, Fig. 4, for the sifted and graded sugar. The overtails from the sieve h pass by a shoot r to the receptacle 1, the throughs from the sieves k into the receptacles 2, 8, those from the sieves l into the receptacles 3, 7, and those from the sieves m into the receptacles 4, 6, while the overtails pass by a shoot v into the receptacle 5. A rod may be attached to the hooks on the drawer so that the sieves &c. can be shaken, or a star-wheel rotated from the outside may engage a spur on the sievej.
Patent GB-190425330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fanlight Openers
Inventor: HAWGOOD HENRY
Filed: 1904-11-22
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 25,330. Hawgood, H. Nov. 22. Window opening and closing apparatus.-A rack A, Fig. 1, fixed at one end to a fanlight, passes through a lock B, in which it engages a toothed wheel E, Fig. 2, capable of being rotated by a square key fixed on the end of a pole. Formed integrally with the wheel E are three discs, namely, a disc M, on to which a cup D is screwed, a disc K, which provides the bearing-surface, and an upper part F, in which are cut four diametral slots G, Fig. 3, leaving sectoral lugs H. A bar sliding vertically in a slot N, Fig. 2, is pressed downwards by a spring, and in eight positions of the wheel E engages in the slots G, thus locking the apparatus. The key is passed through a central tapered hole C, of square cross-section, and forces up the locking-bar, when the rack can be operated. The Provisional Specification states that the locking-bar may engage teeth formed for the purpose on the back of the rack.
Patent GB-190426037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamp Burners
Inventor: HERRMANN MAX
Filed: 1904-11-30
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 26,037. Herrmann, M., and Lorenz, L. Nov. 30. W i c k - raising apparatus. - Fixed to the spindle a of the wick-raising wheel is a pin b, which engages in a groove c fixed to the burner. Ooe end of the groove is closed, and near the other is an adjustable stop e. By this means, the wick is prevented from being turned too far up or down. Ina modification, the pin b is adjustable on the spindle a, by means of a sleeve and set-screw, and the stops are fixed directly to the body of the burner.
Patent GB-190507794-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Water Filtering Apparatus.
Filed: 1905-04-12
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 7794. Automatic Tap Filter Co., and Barker, J. C. April 12. Tap filters.-The filter is situated within a hemispherical shell b, which is furnished with a screwed projection d, which can be connected by a coupling g to the water-pipe. The shell is closed by a bead h having an extension i to which is screwed the unfiltered-water tap a. A tubular piece e is inserted in the projection d, and water is supplied to the shell through radial holes e<2> near its end. The filtering-material c consists of woven asbestos. It is held in position by the head h and supported by copper gauze c<1>. The interior of the shell is provided with a projecting piece j and grooves b<1> to prevent the medium from bedding tightly against the shell on account of the pressure of the water. The filtered water is drawn off by the tap f. At the end of the tube e is a spreader e<1>, so that, when unfiltered water is drawn off through the tap a, any impurities that have collected on the outside of the filtering-material will be washed away. The grooves b<1> may be replaced by projections o, as shown in Fig. 3, or by a single ring. Moulded cups of natural or artificial earth, or of porcelain or biscuit ware, may be used as the filtering. medium.
Patent GB-190512913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Piston Valves for House Water Supply Pipes
Inventor: LADERER HUGO
Filed: 1905-06-22
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 12,913. Laderer, H. June 22. Piston valves; freezing, preventing.-Relates to a valve for house water supply in which a double piston f, f<1> is arranged in casing so that the house pipe b may be connected with either the street supply pipe a or the outlet draining-pipe c, the house pipes thereby being freed from water in case of frost. The two pistons are made of leather and are fixed to a spindle e, which is suitably guided by a stuffing-box and a recess h. In the position shown, the main supply is cut off and the water can drain away. On the spindle being moved to the right, the piston f<1> takes up the position shown in dotted lines, thus cutting off the pipe c, and the piston f moves to the position occupied by the piston f<1>, thereby connecting the supply pipe with the house pipe. The movement of the pistons may be made by a system of levers from a distance or may be effected by electricity or the like.
Patent GB-190514371-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Driving-mechanism for Centrifugal Blowers or Fans.
Inventor: WHITFIELD CHARLES
Filed: 1905-07-12
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 14,371. Whitfield, C. July 12. Fans.-Relates to hand-driving gearing especially adapted for fans for starting gas-producers and the like. The sleeve e carrying the blower f rotates on a lever arm g pivoted to the casing. The sleeve is rotated by the friction wheel i carried by the pivoted arm h and driven by the hand-wheel n through an endless band p, the tension of which is adjusted to keep the sleeve e in contact with the friction wheel i and another wheel l mounted on the fixed axis m. The friction wheels may be roughened by small parallel grooves. The sleeve e bears in a gland q which is secured between the boss s and cap r. In a modification, the friction wheel i is mounted on a fixed axis while the axis of the wheel is carried by a pivoted arm, which may be weighted. The blower is fixed to the sleeve e by a nut u and comprises vanes secured between two disks. Specifications No. 1585, A.D. 1876, and No. 2996, A.D. 1878, [Abridgment Class, Air and gases, Compressing &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-190515273-A (GB)
Title: Composition for Preventing "Set Off" in Printing
Inventor: DUNCAN GEORGE STEELE
Filed: 1905-07-25
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 15,273. Duncan, G. S., and Potts, G. H. July 25. Set-off, preventing.-A liquid composition for use in preventing set-off as described in Specification No. 10,704, A.D. 1904, consists of palm oil, coconut oil, lard oil, cotton-seed oil, soap, preferably brown windsor, turpentine, naphtha, and methylated spirits, in specified proportions. A little sperm or light colza oil may be added. Either the coco-nut or the lard oil may -be partly or wholly replaced by the other. Benzine may be used in place of naphtha.
Patent GB-190515576-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Distributor or Sprinkler for Spraying Liquid upon Bacteria Beds and a Method of Operating same.
Inventor: LEIGH ARTHUR GRAHAM
Filed: 1905-07-29
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 15,576. Leigh, A. G. July 29. Spray - producers and spreaders.-A disk 1 is attached near the lower end of the central supply pipe 11 of a rotary distributor for bacteria beds. The liquid enters the chamber 12 by the pipe 10, and passes through the orifices 3 into the pipe 11 and thence to the distributing- arms 9. The pressure of the liquid on the underside of the disk assists in supporting the rotary apparatus and diminishes the friction on the bearings. The apparatus may be rotated solely on the Barkermill principle, or the inflow of the liquid may be directed against vanes or pockets 2 attached to the disk or to the pipe 11. The disk is made to fit fluid-tight by means of a leather washer 5, but the upper part of the chamber 12 has a drainage outlet 6. The chamber has also a door or valve (not shown) to permit cleansing or flushing.
Patent GB-190515594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Conveying of Currents to Electrodes arranged in Electrically Insulated Tubes.
Filed: 1905-07-29
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 15,594. Ganz & Co., Eisengiesserei und Maschinenfabriks Akt.-Ces. Aug. 26 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Couplings.-Current is led to electrodes k arranged in electrically insulated tubes such as the diaphragms employed in electrolytic apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 15,055, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Electrolysis], by way of a feed-conductor i and an elbow-piece j. The pin i is packed by means. of rubber rings ? h and a nut g, or by means of cement. The piece j projects beyond the tube allowing of the ready insertion and attachment of the electrode k.
Patent GB-190517626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Tyres applicable for use with Motor-cars and other Road-vehicles.
Inventor: CAULFEILD FRANCIS ST GEORGE
Filed: 1905-08-31
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 17,626. Caulfeild, F. St. G. Aug. 31. Driving and like chains.-An endless chain, used in connexion with a wheel tyre, is adjusted circumferentially by means of eccentric pins c used in joining up the links C.
Patent GB-190519018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spittoons.
Inventor: BRITTO JOSE PINTO RODRIGUES DE
Filed: 1905-09-20
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 19,018. Britto, J. P. R. de. Sept. 20. Traps, siphon, for spittoons. The receiver a communicates with the discharge pipe h through a siphon pipe g which acts as a fluid seal.