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Patent GB-190428294-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Reclaiming and Regenerating Rubber
Inventor: PETERSEN LUDWIG THORWALD
Filed: 1904-12-23
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 28,294. Petersen, L. T. June 24, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. India-rubber waste, utilizing; india-rubber, devulcanizing and purifying.-Relates to the reclaiming of rubber waste by heating with an alkali to dissolve fibrous matter and then with a weak water solution of a hydrocarbon or oxy-hydrocarbon, such as phenol or creosote, to devulcanize without dissolving. In one form of apparatus, the shredded waste is fed into a digester heated below 100 C. by a steam jacket, and a 10-15 per cent. alkaline solution is forced in through the pipe h until the pressure is about 200 lb. After some hours, the solution is run off, the mass is dried centrifugally, and is then returned to the digester with a 1-10 per cent., or sometimes with a 25 per cent., solution of phenol or the like, and is heated under pressure to a temperature of 300-375 F.
Patent GB-190428418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop Valves
Inventor: DEATH ARTHUR WALTER
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 28,418. Death, A. W. Dec. 27. Tubular valves; actuating valves and cocks.-A valve, for regulating heavy fluid pressure, consists of a tube e controlling an annular inlet b, on either side of which are staffing-boxes c, c<1>, the glands d, d' of which are tightened by means of long nuts f<1> on bolts f. The tube e is actuated by a handwheel and screw as shown, the screw k working in a r o d i attached to a cross-bar h in the tube, and a tail-rod i<1> being used if desired. By means of a toggle m, m<1>, pivoted to the rod i at n and sliding against a guide q, a second tube l, of the same diameter as the tube e and attached to the outer end of the toggle by a rod o and cross-bar p, is made to follow the tube e closely till a recess r in the guide q breaks the toggle and allows the tube l to remain in the stuffing-box c<1> to protect the packing, while the tube e travels on and uncovers the inlet b. The reverse action takes place on closing.
Patent GB-190428825-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Signalling on Automobiles, or the like Vehicles.
Inventor: BARBAROUX EMILIO
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 28,825. Barbaroux, E., and Barbaroux, G. Dec. 29. Signals, motor road vehicle. - A whistle, siren, or similar apparatus on an automobile is operated by the exhaust gases from the engine. The exhaust gases enter the casing A along the tube Band normally proceed through the passage C to the silencer. By the action of the valve E. which can be rotated on the spindle F by the driver, these gases can be directed into the passage D and then operate a siren &c. A suitable seat G H is formed for the valve as shown in Fig. 1. In order not to create a dangerous counter pressure by reason of the difficulty the gases have of escaping through the tube D, two grooves I, L are formed on the underside of the valve E. These grooves start from the outside edge and meet at M, and permit the gases to pass slowly from the chamber into the tube C.
Patent GB-190500278-A (GB)
Title: Appliances for Maintaining the Shape of Boot or Shoe Uppers during Wear.
Inventor: AYRE FLORENCE MURIEL
Filed: 1905-01-06
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 278. Ayre, F. M. Jan. 6. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Stiffeners. - T prevent the creas ing of a boot or shoe across the vamp, and also to prevent the toe joints from press ing the shoe out of shape, a loose shield A, made of some light, strong, yet pliable material, such as celluloid or metal, is placed on the foot of the wearer so as to rest between the instep and the ends of the toes. The shield is rounded off at its front end a, so as to fit within the narrowed part of the boot, and is dished at the back b, to enable it to bed up against the instep. If desired, the shield may be perforated for the purpose of ventilation.
Patent GB-190500879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Removing and Preventing the Formation of Frost Incrustation on Window Panes and the like.
Inventor: SCHULTZ CHRISTOFFER JACOB
Filed: 1905-01-16
Granted: 1906-01-16
Abstract: 879. Schultz, C. J. Jan. 16. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Window fittings. -In order to remove, and prevent the formation of, frost incrustation on shop and other windows &c., a roller a, dipping into trough b, containing an icedissolving medium, and bearing against the window pane c, is raised. and lowered by cords or chains f passing over pulleys in the window head. Guide-rollers d, carried by the trough frame, run between adjustable guide-rods e and the frame.
Patent GB-190502225-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Moving Traction Wagons in the Absence of the Tractor.
Inventor: FLEMING JAMES MACARTHUR
Filed: 1905-02-04
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 2225. Fleming, J. M. Feb. 4. Propelling by hand-operated gear in the absence of the tractor. A wagon is moved by a single operator to any required position by means of a hand-wheel U turning a worm D, which gears with a worm-wheel on a transverse shaft carrying pinions gearing with spur-wheels on the travelling wheels. The transverse shaft can slide in its bearings for throwing the gearing into or out of action, and clips are provided for holding it in either position. Instead of the worm and worm-wheel, bevel-wheels may be used, and, instead of the spur-wheels, crown-wheels may be fixed to the travelling wheels for engagement with mitre-wheels on the transverse shaft.
Patent GB-190503415-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Suspending and Extending Clothes for Cleaning.
Inventor: SCHELLER CARL OTTO WILHELM
Filed: 1905-02-18
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 3415. Scheller, C. O. W. Feb. 18, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Suspendersfor articles of dress; trouser stretchers. -Trousers or other articles of wear are held, while being cleaned, on a frame made up of independent stretching-rods 7, Fig. 1, which extend between cross-bars 3, 8. The upper bar, which may be suspended by a cord 13 or secured at each end by pins 4 in a slotted frame 1, has attached to its underside an undulating wire 6, and also a trouser-holding hook 10. Loops at the upper end of the bars are placed in the undulations, the bars passing through the legs and hooking below in eyes 9 attached to the lower cross-bar. Instead of ordinary loops and hooks spring eyes 12, Fig. 5, may be screwed into the ends of each bar. The side of the frame is provided with an ordinary coat suspender of the bow-shaped type, which is attached by means of pegs which pass into suitable holes in the frame. The rods may be replaced by ropes, cords, or cloths.
Patent GB-190503823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Movable Stages for Building Purposes.
Inventor: HUNTER GEORGE BURTON
Filed: 1905-02-23
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 3823. Hunter, G. B., and Webster, W. M. Feb. 23. Brackets.-Brackets for scaffolding &c. are arranged to slide vertically on the standard shown and may be operated by a winch n. Each bracket comprises vertical members f, Fig. 3, horizontal members g, and an adjustable strut m. On the horizontal members g are mounted sliding joists h, shown in section in Fig. 4, slips p being used to form guides, and these joists support a light platform k. The platform may be made to slide outwards or inwards by means of a rack and pinion, or by means of a lever engaging holes in the joists h and fulcrumed on a cleat o.
Patent GB-190505928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Rail Joints.
Inventor: ROBINS CHARLES ROBERT
Filed: 1905-03-21
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 5 9 2 8. Robins, C. R., Lawrence, H. G., Dean, G. C., and Cady, A. E. March 21. Rail joints.-Railway rail joints are formed by providing the end of each rail with a projection having an inclined face, and with a recess having an equally inclined wall, the projection of one rail fitting into the recess of the other rail. Fig. 3 shows a perspective view of a rail end, and Fig. 2 a plan of two rails joined together. The construction of the joint prevents independent lateral movement of the rails. The webs and bases of the rails are of the ordinary construction, and are connected together by the usual fishplates. Specification No. 7734, A.D. 1895, is referred to.
Patent GB-190512159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Refractive Glass Water Gauges.
Inventor: CRICHTON ALEXANDER TURNER
Filed: 1905-06-10
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 12,159. Crichton, A. T., and Bannerman, W. June 10. Water-level indicators.-Gauges of the type described in Specification No. 18,273, A.D. 1890, are provided with water-tight joints at the inlets and with an appropiately - coloured U-shaped tube to form a background. As shown in plan in Fig. 3, the tube E suitably enamelled is placed behind the glass D, which is provided with facets. To make tight joints, the inlet pipes are formed as screwed taper plugs.
Patent GB-190518550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Consuming Smoke and Promoting Combustion in the Furnaces of Steam Boilers.
Inventor: SCOTT ALEXANDER ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1905-09-14
Granted: 1906-09-14
Abstract: 18.550. Scott, A. A., and Wright, R. Sept. 14. Smoke-consuming. -Hot air is supplied at the back of the fire-bridge of a steam-boiler furnace to promote combustion and consume smoke. The supply of air to a distributing-box at the back of the fire-bridge is controlled by a damper at the end of an air-supply pipe passing through the ash-pit. The damper is operated to admit air when the fire-door is opened and is closed automatically a short time after the fire-door is closed, the interval being determined by tumbler mechanism. The air is discharged under a grating which becomes red-hot and heats the air passing through it. The air box g preferably consists of two plates h, h<1>, Fig. 6, with flanges h<4>, h<2> and air inlets and outlets arranged as shown. Air entering at an opening f<3> in the bridge f is discharged through semicircular openings m<3> between the ends of the grate bars m, which are shaped as shown. Air supplied through the pipe j is discharged below these grate bars. The damper k, controlling the supply of air, is closed by gravity and opened by the action of a projection y', carried by the fire-door, on a lever o connected to the damper as shown. The valve is held open by a catch lever n<1>, Fig. 4, engaging the lever o. A short time after the furnace door is closed, this catch lever is operated to release the damper by pins y<5>, y<6> on a tumbler y<4>. As the door is being closed, this tumbler is partly rotated by the action on a ratchet disk n of a pawl r, carried by a lever y<1> passing through a circular slot l<4> in the plate l<3> and connected to the furnace door by a link y'. The half-rotation of the tumbler is completed after the desired interval by the weight of liquid &c. passing through one of the tubes p<3>, Fig. 9, into the lower chamber p<2>. According to the Provisional Specification, the damper controlling the air supply is connected by a chain &c. to a slide working in a guide-bracket at the front of the boiler behind the fire-door, to which the slide is connected by a hinged piece. An " automatic guiding " spring or other catch holds the chain when in the "up" position and can be released by the fireman or automatically by a tumbler. This tumbler is pivoted at its centre and is turned, each time the door is opened, by a chain and a chain-wheel and acts on a spring or other lever which acts on the chain catch. The tumbler has two chambers connected by a narrow passage, and contains heavy material such as mercury, iron filings, and pellets.
Patent GB-190519347-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Seats of Stools, Chairs, and the like.
Inventor: BROWN HAYDN
Filed: 1905-09-25
Granted: 1906-09-25
Abstract: 19,347. Brown, H. Sept. 25. Drawings to Specification. Chairs; stools.-The seats of stools, chairs, and the like are adapted to receive ordinary chamberpots in contradistinction to specially-made commode pans. A box is fitted into the seat framing having its upper side in the same plane as the seat and formed with a circular hole for the insertion of the chamber-pot, the hole being formed with a notch to accommodate the handle of the chamberpot. The box may be fixed or removable, and the upper side may be in the form of a lid, either separate or hinged to the seat frame or box. In a modification, the four sides and bottom of the box are replaced by four or more pieces of webbing attached at one end to the upper side of the box and having their free ends fastened together, or the webbing may be replaced by a bag or wire netting.
Patent GB-190519634-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rivetless and Nail-less Horse Shoe
Inventor: EGGER FRITZ
Filed: 1905-09-28
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 19,634. Egger, F. Oct. 3, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Fixing.-A nailless horseshoe a is provided with an extensible spring fastening f for fixing the shoe to the hoof. The ends of the spring f engage in holes i in spring heel clips q, dovetailed into the shoe a and provided with locking-teeth k. At the front the spring f is hooked in the teeth d formed on a toe clip b. Side plates e prevent side movement of the shoe.
Patent GB-190520548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Transmission of Intelligence with the Aid of Electric Energy.
Inventor: KITSEE ISIDOR
Filed: 1905-10-11
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 20,548. Kitsee, I. Oct. 11. Telephone systems; telegraphs.-Relates to telephonic and like variable-current transmission. A line or cable is used which comprises three insulated wires of small gauge, two of which are insulated at one end as shown in Fig. 1, so that the circuit is not metallically closed in use. Two, or preferably three, of the wires may be closely twisted together, not less than four turns to the inch being employed. A conductor so constructed does not produce inductive disturbance on adjacent conductors.
Patent GB-190523747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spray-producers and Inhalers.
Inventor: DAUNOIS CAMILLE
Filed: 1905-11-17
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 23,747. Daunois, C. Nov. 22, 1904, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Inhalers.-A spray-producer is connected by the pipe 10, Fig. 1, to a steam-generating apparatus, the spray and steam being led to a chamber 12 which fits around the patient's mouth and nose. The vessel 15 containing medicated liquid has a nozzle 19 which directs the liquid through the orifice 13 in the chamber 12, the liquid being forced out by compressed or liquefied gas contained in a tube inserted in the device 21. The liquid is sprayed against the wall 24. Any condensed steam is led away by a pipe 14. Fig. 2 shows a modification of the spraying-device, the pipe 10 being connected to the top of the chamber 12 and the nozzle 19 being arranged at the back and discharging through a very fine sieve. Fig. 3 shows the apparatus on a large scale for sanatoria and the like. The steam is conveyed by a pipe 26 from which the tubes 27 branch. These tubes each terminate in a nozzle 28 into which the medicated liquid tube 29 also discharges, the whole being mounted on a large table 32. Valves may be arranged between the mouthpieces and steam-pipes to prevent the vapour exhaled by the patient from reaching the column 26.
Patent GB-190525688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cycle Brake Mechanism
Filed: 1905-12-11
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 25,688. Unique and Unity Cycle Co., and Munn, J. Dec. 11. Brakes.-To prevent angular displacement of the bearing-sleeves of the roller type of cycle brakeoperating levers, a stop or bridge-piece a, secured at its ends a', a<2> to the clips b, b<1> by the clamping- screws f, is so shaped and adjusted as to saddle or have a rigid abutment against the handle-bar stem, a hooked extension a<3> being provided to come under and so limit the return motion of the usual rocking lever g which connects the lever d<1> with the rear-brake transmission rod h. The bridge-piece may be extended on each side to couple the two bearing-sleeves of one lever to those of the other lever. When only one brake lever is used, the bridge-piece is carried by the one inner clip.
Patent GB-190527145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wash Basin Waste Cocks.
Inventor: YORK DAVID WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-12-29
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 27,145. York, D. W. Dec. 29. Lift valves for lavatory basins. The discharge valve 14 is normally pressed upon the seat 15 by a spring 16, and is fitted with a casing 5 which communicates with the waste pipe 10 by passages 9 and with the overflow by an opening 8. The valve is opened by raising a rod 27 the motion being communicated to the spindle 13 by rack and pinion mechanism as shown. To hold the valve open, the top of the rod 27 may be fitted with a spring 27<a>, Fig. 3, to engage the top 2 of the basin.
Patent GB-190600320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conveyors.
Inventor: MUIR ROBERT ANSTRUTHER
Filed: 1906-01-05
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 320. Muir, R. A. Jan. 5. Conveyers. -Relates to sectional belt conveyers for use in mines &c.,and consists in forming belt sections secured to chain sections s cor r e - sponding to portable sections of framework. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the end driving section, and Fig. 4 shows an elevation of a central section. The end section is constituted by longitudinal girders A secured together by transverse ties A<1> and cross - t i e s A<2>. Angle-iron girders A3 form supports for the bearings of the driving - gear. The drum E' is driven from belt pulleys B through spur gearing B<2>, C, C<2>, D<1> D', E. The central sections, which are similar in form, have hooks H<1> engaging lugs H on the adjacent sections, and are provided with alternately-disposed vertical guiding- rollers J. Sections of belting F preferably pro vided with raised edges M are secured upon sections of driving-chain F<1>. The adjacent edges of the belt sections overlap, ard to the tapered extremities plates L carrying eyes L<1> and links L<2> are riveted. The links L<2> pass through the belt and are secured to the chain F<1>. The chain is of any form convenient for the attachment of the links L<2> and for the junction of adjacent sections. The idler drums G carrying the upper run of the belt are of diminished diameter at the central portion to admit the passage of the chain F<1>, while the drums on the lower run are of ordinary form. The central portion of the end driving-drum E<2> is formed as a sprocket-wheel E<3>,
Patent GB-190600976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Holding Together the Tips of Umbrella Ribs and the like
Inventor: NEWMAN EBENEZER
Filed: 1906-01-13
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 976. Newman, E. Jan. 13. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Holding closed.--The ring C, which holds the ribs E, is suspended by chainsor other flexible connexions B from a collar A, which is attached to the stick.
Patent GB-190603729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locomotive and Traction Engines.
Inventor: HUGHES GEORGE
Filed: 1906-02-15
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 3729. Hughes, G. Feb. 15. Condensers, arrangement or disposition of, and regulating water supply to and level in.-Relates to locomotives and traction engines provided with steam condensers, fans to induce a draught, and arrangements for heating the air supplied to the fire for combustion. Air-cooled. condensers of the kind described in Specification No. 18,196, A.D. 1906, are arranged on the sides of the engine as shown in Fig. 1, the exhaust from the cylinders being led to the condensers through the pipes D. The steam passes into the upper chambers B<1> of the condensers and then into the lower chambers B<2> through the tubes b, the condensation water being collected in the tank B<3>. Any uncondensed steam is led away by the pipe F to a surface condenser consisting of tubes arranged in the tender or feed-water tank. The tank H<3> is supplied with feed-water from the tender. or feed-water tank through a pipe E, the supply being controlled by a float e. Air heated by passing round the vertical condenser tubes b is led to the fire-box. A fan is arranged in the smoke-box and is driven by an independent motor or geared to the axle, the motor and fan being supported by the smoke-box door so as to leave the smoke-box clear when the door is opened as described in Specification No. 18,090, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Steam generators].
Patent GB-190606797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Vacuum Cleaning Devices.
Inventor: BOOTH HUBERT CECIL
Filed: 1906-03-21
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 6797. Booth, H. C. March 21. Vacuum cleaning-apparatus.-A nozzle specially for use in mines and like places consists of a slotted or perforated tube a to which suction is applied by way of the side tubes c, d and the tubular handle e ; it is surrounded by a rotatable coil guard f which acts as a rake and at the same time as a sieve.
Patent GB-190612150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cotton Picker Machines.
Inventor: ONGE AMASA ST
Filed: 1906-05-24
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 12,150. St. Onge, A., and Brown, C. A. May 24. Openers and scutchers.-In grids for cottonpicker machines, formed of removable bars bent and pointed at their upper ends and mounted in adjustable racks for the purpose of adjusting the clearance between the bars or blades, the blades are formed with diamond-shaped heads and are carried by curved side castings 5 having triangular spacing-lugs 14, the lower ends of the blades engaging in slidably-mounted curved racks 15 which may be adjusted in position, in the side castings, by means of pins 18 and slots 19.
Patent GB-190620050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Regulation of the Voltage of Alternating Electric Current Distribution Systems.
Filed: 1906-09-08
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 20,050. Allgemeine Elektricitõts Ges. Sept. 9, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Distributing.-In an alternating-current distribution system, a commutator booster for regulating the pressure gives a pressure proportional to the load current and displaced in phase therefrom by a constant angle. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the booster z has a working winding w, on the axis of which the rotor is short-circuited, and an exciting-winding f<2> The latter winding is fed from an exciter e, which has a main-current field winding f<1>, phase-displacing means r, c, s being provided in series with the winding f<2>. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the exciting-machine f<1> has a pair of short circuited brushes, on the axis of which there is a stator winding e for supplying the exciting-winding f<2> of the booster z; the system reacts with the mains through a transformer t. The arrangement may be made to give either a constant voltage or over or under compounding. Thus, the voltage may be arranged to rise on a large inductive load, as at starting in a traction system, and to fall on a large non-inductive load, such as the lifting work of mines. Similar arrangements may be used to regulate the voltage of a branch system according to the load current in a parallel branch. The booster may be driven at the speed most favourable for commutation. Several small boosters may be used instead of one large one. Where several feeders issue from a power house or sub-station, a booster may be used in each. In a polyphase system, there may be a booster in each phase, or there may be in all the phases together a single polyphase machine, of the sort in which the phase displacement between the exciting-current and the excited voltages depends on the position of the brushes. The load current itself, direct or transformed, may be used to excite the polyphase booster.