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Patent GB-190308178-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Dress Studs
Inventor: LINCH EDWARD PHILIP
Filed: 1903-04-08
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 8178. Linch, E. P. April 8. Stamping forging.-Relates to a process by which a dress stud is made from a single piece of wire. The piece of wire is placed in the fixed die 2, Fig. 2, and the movable die 4 is placed over it and held in position by the spring 7. The punch 10 is then brought to bear on the top of the wire and causes it to expand in the space formed by the tapering-ends of the openings in the dies 2, 4. The different steps in the formation of the stud, which is carried out by pressure in suitable dies, are shown at 11, 13, 18, 20, 23, 26, 28, 32, and 37, and in Fig. 11. The form shown at 37 is produced by the operation of the punch 35, Fig. 10, and the die 34, which is placed within a fixed die and supported by a spring as shown.
Patent GB-190310057-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Steam or other Fluid Pressure Engine
Inventor: LAINE JAMES MOULLIN
Filed: 1903-05-04
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 10,057. LainÚ, J. M. May 4. Oscillating-vane type of engines. Two vanes o,p, turn the shafts h, g which are geared together and drive a third shaft through spur gearing and ratchet clutches. The motive fluid is controlled by an oscillating three-way valve 2 worked by a pin 4 on the wheel k and engaging a slotted lever 3. The steam passes through pipes y and chests m containing the exhaust valves to the cylinders. At starting, steam is admitted through pipes x. The exhaust valves are worked by a lever r pivoted to a link v and rocked by a crank-arm on the shaft h, revolving in a hole in the lever. The Provisional Specification states that variable speed gearing may be applied to the engine and that it is suitable for motor cars and launches.
Patent GB-190311133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Advertising Devices.
Inventor: PILZ ERNST EMIL
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 11,133. Pilz, E. E., [trading as Pilz, Gebr.]. May 15. Advertising. - An advertising-tablet A, Fig. 1, made of glass, celluloid, hard paper, or the like, carries a disc pivoted on the back, on which may be printed words, illustrations, &c. in various colours if desired, that will show in turn through the transparent parts of the plate A when the disc is rotated. In a modification, words &c. are printed on the transparent parts of the fixed front A, or may be themselves transparent instead of there being transparent areas ; these will show up of different colours, the disc being made of multicoloured material, which may also be transparent.
Patent GB-190311270-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Manufacture of Spurs.
Inventor: WILLUTZKY OSCAR
Filed: 1903-05-18
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 11,270. Willutzky, O., and Peters, A. May 18. Making spurs.-Spurs are manufactured by rolling or drawing metal bars in a cold state to an oval or other suitable cross section, cutting the bars into strips of the required length, sawing longitudinal slots a, and then bending the branches s into the usual horse-shoe shape. A slot e for the wheel of the spur is also made by sawing.
Patent GB-190313918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blast Furnaces.
Inventor: HAMFELDT GEORGE KNUT
Filed: 1903-06-22
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 13,918. Hamfeldt, G. K., and Tesch, T. A. June 22. Blast furnaces.-The top consists of a cylindrical metal shell 5, preferably made in bolted sections, and extending down inside the masonry. The shell may have vertical sides, or may be reduced in diameter below the bell and hopper 10, as shown at 5<a> in Fig. 3, to receive the impact of the material charged. The shell is externally-cooled by water supplied to the troughs 12, which may be increased in size towards the base of the shell. For charging large material, a door 22 and crane 26 are provided. The door is secured by bolts 24,25, either of which may serve as the hinge, and it carries a plate 20 by means of the brackets 21 to form an uninterrupted continuation of the inside of the shell. A gas exit 16 leads from one side of the shell, and has an explosion door 17 and an auxiliary gas pipe 19 leading upwardly.
Patent GB-190315525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Stair Rods and Eyes.
Inventor: DRAPER BENJAMIN
Filed: 1903-07-14
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 15,525. Draper, B. July 14. Stair-rod eyes and fast e n i n y s. - Ornamental covers of stamped or cast metal, compressed papier mÔchÚ, or other suitable material, which can be easily removed, cleaned, and replaced, may be employed to obviate the difficulty in polishing stairrod eyes. Various methods of attaching the covers to the eyes &c. are shown. In Fig. 2, the cover c is shown attached by bent wires d, which are soldered to the cover and pass round the stair rod a. The bent wire may form a triangle, as shown in Fig. 2, or a circle, or instead of wire, a fastener cut out of thin plate, as in Fig. 6, may be employed. In a modification, the fasteners may be prongs passing round the stair rods ; and one of these prongs may be fitted with a spring, or hollow prongs d, Fig. 10, fitting over projections b<1> may be used, or the prongs may be formed with a groove at each side to slip over two projections on the eyes. In another modification, shown in Fig. 14, the stairrod eye is formed with a gap at each side to receive prongs on the cover. In a further modification, the cover may have a projection, as shown in Fig. 20, screwed or sprung into a socket on the eye.
Patent GB-190318279-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a New Chemical Body.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE BELOE
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 18,279. Ellis, G. B., [Chemische Fabrik von Heyden Akt.-Ges.]. Aug. 24. Medicinal preparations.-Consists in preparing acetyl-p-cresotinic acid (CH3: OCOCH3: COOH = 1 : 4 : 5), which has therapeutic properties, by acting upon free p-cresotinic acid or its salts with acetylizing agents, such as acetyl chloride, acetic anhydride, or mixtures producing them. Diluting- agents such as benzene, carbon tetrachloride, &c., which take no part in the reaction, may be used, or condensing agents, such as sulphuric acid, pyridine, other bases &c., may be employed to hasten the reaction. The acid may be purified by recrystallization from alcohol.
Patent GB-190320983-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mount & Holder for Rubber Stamps and other Articles of a like Nature.
Inventor: JACKSON JOSEPH ARNOLD
Filed: 1903-09-30
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 20,983. Jackson, J. A. Sept. 30. Hand - stamps.- In a rubber stamp or similar article, the part B, Fig. 1, conveying the rubber printing or other surface E, has two balls D, projecting partly through the tapered ends of holes in the part B, and forced by springs to engage with depressions or grooves C, Fig. 2, in the part A. The two parts are readily connected and disconnected, when the stamp &c. is in use.
Patent GB-190401315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bolts or Fasteners for Doors, Windows and the like
Inventor: HILDYARD WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-01-18
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 1315. Hildyard, W. A. Jan. 18. Sliding bolts.-A spring sliding bolt for doors, windows, and the like consists of a bolt L mounted in a case a provided with a slot b having recesses at each end. The bolt is propelled to its fastened position by a spring d, and is provided with a pivoted spring detent lever e. The lever e carries a shank H which projects through the slot b in the case, and is fitted with a knob c.
Patent GB-190402603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bascule Bridges
Inventor: SCHERZER ALBERT HENRY
Filed: 1904-02-02
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 2603. Scherzer, A. H. Feb. 2. Bridges. - Relates to apparatus for raising bascule bridges. Fig. 2 shows the shore end of a partly-raised bridge of the type which is supported by rolling segments D. The actuating-mechanism consists of a motor I, Fig. 3, mounted on the movable span, operating a driving-shaft J<1>, which extends across the span and is connected by gear- ing with the separate pinion shafts H<1>, The pinions H work in fixed racks G, and the weight is carried by girders E, the studs e of which take in recesses in rolling segments D. The cross- girder E<2> acts as a stop against which the balance weight F bears, when the bridge is down. The pinions H are not necessarily concentric with the rolling segments D, and then the racks are curved. Winding-drums may replace the racks and pinions.
Patent GB-190404996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Paper Pulp from Printed Paper.
Inventor: JACKSON HERBERT
Filed: 1904-02-29
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 4996. Jackson, H. Feb. 29. Processes ; raw materials, treating. - In the manufacture of paper pulp from waste printed paper, the paper is cut into small pieces, mixed with water, and 2-5 ton: of oleic acid per ton of paper are then added, and the mixture thoroughly pulped. The oleic acid dissolves out the ink, but is immiscible with the water. An equivalent of 36-90 lb. of ammonia of specific gravity 0À88, is afterwards added, and causes the oleic acid to mix with the water. After thoroughly mixing, the pulp is squeezed, and any soapy liquor left in the pulp is washed out in the soft and slightly alkaline water. The oleic acid may be recovered from the liquor squeezed out, by washing and treatment with mineral acids. For the oleic acid may be substituted a mixture of fatty acids such as are obtained from cotton seed oil, and for the ammonia, caustic soda or the like may be used. The quantities and proportions are determined by the condition of the paper. Very dirty papers may be first treated with a hot solution of caustic soda, the liquor being drained away before the treatment with the fatty acid.
Patent GB-190409562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stoppers or Capsules for Bottles, Jars, or analogous Vessels.
Inventor: NORTON EDWIN
Filed: 1904-04-26
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 9562. Norton, E. April 26. Capsules, bottle, jar, and like; stoppers.-Consists of a cork or sealing disc 5, a flanged metal piece 3 for holding and confining the cork, and a metal disc 6 having a depending flange 7, the lower edge of which is bent or crimped under a shoulder 2 formed on the bottle neck. The central part 9 of the top of the disc 6 is made separate from the top of the disc, but is joined to the flanged part along scored or weakened lines 14, so that, when this part 9 is raised to the position shown in Fig. 4, it can be readily torn from the disc 6, thus allowing the remainder of the disc to spread open and fall off the bottle. The part 9 preferably has a raised or embossed portion 15 and an upturned lip 17 to facilitate manipulation.
Patent GB-190410664-A (GB)
Title: Process for Converting Wood Cellulose into Sugar.
Inventor: EWEN MALCOLM FAULKNER
Filed: 1904-05-09
Granted: 1905-06-09
Abstract: 10,664. Ewen, M. F., and Tomlinson, G. H. May 9. Grant of Patent refused. Glucose and like carbohydrates.-Wood cellulose is converted into sugar by means of sulphurous acid in suitable apparatus, shown diagrammatically. The digester C is charged with sawdust through the manhole D', and the tank A supplied with sulphurous acid solution preferably containing weights of sulphurous acid and water which are respectively 3 per cent. and 30 per cent. of the weight of the sawdust. The tank A is now heated and its contents driven over into the digester through the pipe B and perforated pipe D. The temperature is then raised to 120‹-160‹ C. by means of steam entering the jacket J<3> through the pipe J<5>. The conversion is facilitated by pumping in air, oxygen, or ozone, through the pipe K<1>, and thus producing sulphur trioxide. When the operation is complete, the gas is blown off through the pipe E and condensed in the worm F, the liquid discharged into the tank G, where further sulphurous acid may be added, and ieturned by the pipe H to the tank A.
Patent GB-190410853-A (GB)
Title: Calculator of Dates and Amounts or a Machine for Calculating Days Weeks Amounts and Interest.
Inventor: GRAHAM ROBERT WALES
Filed: 1904-05-11
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 10,853. Graham, R. W., and France, J. J. May 11. Calculating-apparatus.-In a date or interest calculator, shown in plan in Fig. 2, two widerimmed wheels A, A' are mounted close together on a horizontal spindle B, about which they are free to turn. The spindle is supported by two vertical brackets D screwed to a base-plate, and the wheels are kept together by a spring C placed between one of them and the adjacent bracket. Litbographed or printed tables are fastened to the rims of the wheels, by moving which the tables can be relatively adjusted.
Patent GB-190410962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-magnetic Apparatus for Operating Railway Signals and Points.
Inventor: TIMMIS EDGAR WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-05-12
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 10,962. Timmis, E. W. May 12. Semaphore signals; controlling and locking signals; interlocking.-Electromagnets are used to operate signals and points. Signals are held, when operated, at "line-clear" by reduced current in the operating-magnet, or by an auxiliary magnet. Points are locked by the action of levers worked from the main magnet or by the auxiliary magnet. The electromagnet consists of a coil of wire H, Fig. 1, surrounded by magnetizable metal casings t, t<1> on a magnetizable metal base-plate B. The casings are conical, and the armature consists of a conical core C and a conical sleeve R on a plate A. The casings t, t<1> may be dispensed with and the coil H made conical. For operating a signal, a rod R, Fig. 5, is attached to the armature of the magnet M which is fixed to the post. When the circuit is closed, the magnet attracts its armature and pushes the rod R up, setting the signal at "line-claer." The rod R, when raised, operates a contact-lever which either inserts a resistance in the circuit of the magnet M and reduces the current, only allowing sufficient to pass to enable the magnet M to hold its armature, or cuts out the magnet M and cuts in the small magnet A, which holds the armature B when the rod R has been raised and the armature B moved by the rack C and pinion D on to the magnet A. In a modification, the magnet A acts directly on an arm rigidly attached to the rod R. The signal is held until the circuit is broken either by the signalman or by passing vehicles, when it goes to "danger" automatically. For operating points, two electromagnets S, T are preferred. As shown in Fig. 7<a>, the magnet S has attracted its armature. If the electromagnet T is energized, the bar U moves towards the electromagnet T, moving the lever J about its pivot E and unlocking the points. The crank D is then moved by the bar A entering the jaws C, and the points are moved over by the rod G. The completion of the movement of the lever J again locks the points. An arrangement is also described in which the magnets move a motion plate which imparts the required motion to the points and the locking-levers by means of cam-slots in the motion plate. A locking-bar may be used in connection with the apparatus if desired. The locking-bolt may also be actuated by an auxiliary magnet controlled automatically from the points, and the locking-bolt may also complete circuits to the electromagnets actuating signals. Levers in the cabin are arranged to make contacts in the circuits of the electromagnets of signals and points, and the contacts may be so arranged that a circuit is only completed when the levers of conflicting signals are in an inoperative position. The Specification also mentions that generating-stations are installed at central places to supply current for actuating signals and points, for lighting stations and yards, and for charging batteries for use on trains for lighting and other purposes.
Patent GB-190413368-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Softening or otherwise Preparing or Treating Water.
Inventor: MIDDLETON WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-06-13
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 13,368. Middleton, W. June 13. Disinfecting or deodorizing water for flushing closets &c. Disinfectants are added to the water in a flushing- tank or storage reservoir by means of a measuring- valve operated by a dischargeable balance vessel. The water from the overflow pipe of the tank falls into the vessel U, which is attached to a chain R passing over a sprocket and attached to the balance weight Y, thus turning the cylinder B and emptying a charge of disinfectant into the tank G.
Patent GB-190419036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carding Engines.
Inventor: ASHWORTH ELIJAH
Filed: 1904-09-03
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 19,036. Ashworth, E. Sept. 3. Carding engines. -Relates to the belt-shifting apparatus, and to means in connection therewith for preventing accidents due to leaving open the door giving access to the carding-cylinder for stripping and cleaning. The belt-shifting apparatus is an improvement on that described in Specification No. 21,430, A.D. 1898. The handle shaft a, Fig. 1, is placed below the flange b of the side frame and runs the whole length of the engine so that it can be operated from either end. The belt fork m is moved as before, except that the lever and quadrant are replaced by a segmental rack on the sliding piece. The tines of the belt fork may be made detachable by bolting or screwing them to the sliding boss of the fork. The means for. preventing accidents is an improvement on those described in Specitication No. 19,348, A.D. 1901. To the bracket o, Fig. 8, attached to the door r of the casing is pivoted a bar p which slides in a slot q in the fixed bend of the engine. A pin or projection s on the bar engages a flange t on the sliding piece f of the belt-shifting apparatus and prevents the door from being opened until the piece f has been moved to shift the belt fully from the fast to the loose pulley. While the door is open, the projection s engages under the part t<1> of the flange t and prevents the belt fork from being moved to start the engine again. Fig. 10 shows another method of locking the door r. A disc u on the handle shaft a of the belt-shifting apparatus prevents the opening of the door by locking a lever linked to the bracket o of the door, until, when the strap is on the loose pulley, a cut-away part of the disc comes into the position shown in Fig. 12. The lever then locks the disc u so long as the door is open, and thus prevents the starting of the engine.
Patent GB-190503335-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Chimney and Ventilating Shaft Top.
Inventor: PREEDY ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1905-02-17
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 3335. Preedy, A. G. Feb. 17. Chimney a n d ventilating-shaft t o p s.-Air passes through an annular space between a chimneypot D, or the top of a shaft, and a ring A which is attached to the chimney pot or shaft by lugs or brackets, and forms a continuation of the lower of two truncated cones B arranged as shown. A second annular air passage is formed between an upper cone C and the cones B, which support the part C by means of suitable brackets.
Patent GB-190505522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drums and such like Vessels.
Inventor: MITCHELL WALTER ASHBY
Filed: 1905-03-16
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 5522. Mitchell, W. A. March 16. Stoppers.-The heads of cans and canisters are provided with circular apertures which are closed by means of suitable covers. In Fig. 2, which illustrates the invention as applied to a drum, the head A is provided with a raised male bead B, while the cover C is furnished with a corrasponding female bead D. When the cover is placed in position, the beads grip each other and make a tight joint. The cover may be made more secure by closing down the metal tags E, as shown in Fig. 6. When the joint is required to be spirittight, an india-rubber washer G, Fig. 6, is fitted between the heads B and D.
Patent GB-190506161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for the Manufacture of Soap.
Inventor: RIVOIE WILHELM
Filed: 1905-03-23
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 6161. Rivoir, W. March 23. Casting soap.- -Soap passes in the liquid state through the orifice c into the moulds a, rods d with chamfered ends e being lifted by a rod j, operated by projections i on the shaft h, to close the mould openings and so prevent clogging. To discharge the solid forms, rods m in a staggered row on a movable ejecting-apparatus B are provided, the apparatus being translated by means of spur-gearing p, q, s taking into adjustable racks n. The blocks are ejected from the cooling-apparatus into a conveyer C, wires or the like being provided, if desired, on one or the other to cut up the forms.
Patent GB-190508615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches
Inventor: JONES WALTER FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-04-22
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 8615. Jones, W. F., Macmillan, D. G., and Neybergh, G. J., [trading as Jones & Co., W. F.]. Jan. 12, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Switches.-In an enclosed switch operated by moving a rod into or out of a case, the door of the switch case is interlocked with the operating-rod, so that the latter cannot be moved while the door is open, and the.door cannot be opened while the switch is on. A spring bolt to be drawn back by hand also holds the switch in the 'off' position. The hinged door B of the switch case A closes against a rubber joint and carries a projection G which, when the door is closed, pushes a pivoted arm H against the action of a spring J out of engagement with a groove E on the operating- rod D. A spring bolt K enters a slot in a side attachment F of the operating-rod in the 'off' position, and must be drawn away by hand before the rod can be pushed in. This side attachment then lies outside the door as in Fig. 1, and prevents it from being opened. The door, when closed, may be secured by screws or other means.
Patent GB-190514119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crucibles for Melting and Casting Metals.
Inventor: SOMMER WILHELM
Filed: 1905-07-08
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 14,119. Sommer, W. July 8. Crucibles and melting-pots.-Crucibles for melting and casting metals have a special flow passage which allows the metal to be drawn from the lower part of the crucible where the metal is free from dirt. The body a of the crucible is of any form and is made of plumbago, earthenware, or other suitable material. A partition b, extending from the external edge to within a few centimetres of the bottom d, forms a passage c. By inclining the crucible, the metal which is discharged by the passage c is drawn from the lower layers of the molten metal and consequently does not contain the dirt or scum which floats on the surface. A lip f facilitates the casting, while a flange g prevents the metal from overflowing the partition b, and a small inclined flange h at the lower end of the partition b facilitates the passage of the molten metal into the passage c and tends to retain the dirt crust i. The crucible may be made in parts and connected together.
Patent GB-190514134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Superheating Apparatus.
Inventor: HARGREAVES FRANK
Filed: 1905-07-08
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 14,134. Hargreaves, F., and Dixon, G. July 8. Superheaters, steam.-Relates to mounting and operating the doors which admit the furnace gases to a superheater arranged in the flues. Fig. 1 shows an end elevation and Fig. 2 a plan of one arrangement as applied to a Lancashire boiler. The four doors 5 built up of firebrick sections bolted together are placed, as shown, between the flues and the superheating tubes 4. Each door is supported from a roller 16 running on a path 17. A shaft 21, revolved by means of bevel pinions 24 and shaft 25, performs the rotating movement through worms 23 and toothed segments fixed to the door spindles 10. In a modification, the doors are rotated by wire ropes which pass around pulleys attached to the spindles and which are operated from the front of the boiler. All the bearings, shafting, &c. are placed outside the flues so as not to be injured by the heat.