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Patent GB-190311705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governing Apparatus for Steam Turbines and other Engines
Inventor: HODGKINSON FRANCIS
Filed: 1903-05-22
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 11,705. Hodgkinson, F. May 24, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam turbines.-Relates to means for controlling the supply of steam to a turbine, or other engine. Figs. 1 and 2 show the invention as applied to a turbine of the Parson's type, in which extra power is got by supplying live steam to some intermediate point by a pipe 4 provided with a throttlevalve 5 controlled by a governor. The governor controlling the engine may be used, or a special governor may be employed to actuate the valve. The double-heat valve 8 is normally closed by a spring in a chamber 12 to which steam is supplied by a small passage 14, and in which slides a piston on the valve-stem. When the speed falls below the normal after the ordinary throttle-valve is fully open, the valve 24 is depressed to allow the steam to escape from the cylinder 12, whereupon the pressure in the chamber 7 raises the piston and opens the valve 8. When the valve 24 is closed, the pressure on the two sides of the piston is equalized, and the valve is closed by the spring. In a modification, the valve is opened by the spring and closed by fluid pressure.
Patent GB-190315017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drums or Tables for use in Games
Inventor: KLEMT COELESTIN
Filed: 1903-07-07
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 15,017. Klemt, C. July 7. Games played w i t h tables or boards.-Relates to drums or tables for use in games. The drum is made of tin or other suitable material, and is made reversible, so that both its faces can be used for different games. A transverse section of a drum is shown in Fig. 2. The concave plates 2 are soldered or fixed by rings 3 to the cylindrical part 1 of the drum. A number of recesses 4, marked with various numerals according to the requirements of the game, are stamped in both surfaces of the drum. In a modification, the plates 2 are made interchangeable, an annular ring, on the inner side of each plate, being caused to spring into grooved rings formed on the drum 1.
Patent GB-190315535-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Extractor for Removing Weeds and the like from Grass Lawns, Bowling and other Greens and similar Places.
Inventor: GARLICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-14
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 15,535. Garlick, W. July 14. Weeds, destroying.-An instrument for extracting weeds from grass lawns, bowling greens, &c. consists of a slotted tube a fitted with a suitable handle f. The edge of the open end of the tube is sharp and, when pressed down upon the weed, cuts out a plug of earth h containing the root. The end of the handle fits into the tube and is shaped so as to form an inclined plane g at the back of the slot to force the weed out when the tube is pressed down again. The holes left in the lawn are filled by plugs of good turf cut by the instrument.
Patent GB-190316470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Woven Fabrics
Inventor: OLDHAM ARCHIBALD HARDWICK
Filed: 1903-07-27
Granted: 1904-07-27
Abstract: 16,470. Oldham, A. H. July 27. Double and single fabrics combined; reversible fabrics.- Fabrics known as dress or light goods or fancy materials are woven with alternate plain and tubular parts, either longitudinally o r laterally. Patterns are formed on the tubular parts either on one side or on both sides of the cloth by employing various coloured warps operated by dobby mechanism. Diagram 1 shows the drawing-in plan of the warps for producing a pattern on one side of the fabric. Seventeen healds are employed, and ends of the requisite number are drawn through healds 1, 2 for the production of the ground or plain parts, through healds 3, 4, 5, 6 for the production of the tubular portions, and through healds 7 .... 17 for the production of a floral pattern. Diagram 2 shows the tie-up for the dobby for thirty-six picks. Similar diagrams are given for a fabric having a twill on both sides.
Patent GB-190319786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Opening Screwing Dies.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1903-09-14
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 19,786. Marks, G. C., [Harding, A., and Howe, L. A.]. Sept. 14. Screwing; tools.-A pair of self-opening dies for a screwing-machine, or a screwing-tool for the turret-head of a lathe, for threading rods, bolts, &c. is shown in Figs. 1,2, and 7. Each of the dies is in two parts 17,18 to facilitate sharpening. The parts are connected together by dowel-pins, and adjusted and fixed by screws 20, 19 in a holder 15 which slides in a guide-piece 13 and is connected by a pin 21 to one end of the telescopic tube 22 containing the die-separa,ting spring 23. The guide-piece 13 slides on two pins 12 fixed in the base 11, its motion being limited by the screw 14. When the dies are in their operative positions and the guide-piece near the base, the pins 12 enter holes in the holders 15 and lock the dies. When the work W contacts with the adjustable stop 25, the holders 15 and guide-piece 13 are moved away from the base 11, and when the holders are free from the pins 12 they are instantaneously separated by the spring 23. After removal of the work, the holders 15 are again moved into contact with the aetting-pin 24. The part 31, Fig. 7, of one or both pins 12 engaging with the holders 15 may be eccentric with the body of the pin, so that by rotating the pin or pins, the dies may be set for roughscrewing or for finishing.
Patent GB-190322198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Coppers and Boiling Pans
Inventor: BAILEY THOMAS
Filed: 1903-10-14
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 22,198. Bailey, T. Oct. 14. Chimneys and flues.-A small flue b, built in the brickwork setting of the domestic copper or boiler a, conveys the steam or vapour to the chimney. The cover e is cut away at the back to admit the lower end of the flue.
Patent GB-190322939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Valves of Cocks and Taps.
Inventor: WHITEHOUSE ISAAC
Filed: 1903-10-23
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 22,939. Whitehouse, I., and Whitehouse, F. A., [trading as Whitehouse & Son, I.]. Oct. 23. Lift valves ; spindles; gas valves.-The stem c of a screw-down or other valve is provided with a socket d the edges d' of which are turned over to engage a vulcanite block b which is adapted to form an airtight or water-tight joint with the seat a.
Patent GB-190405703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Securing Turbine Bucket Covers.
Filed: 1904-03-08
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 5703. Warwick Machinery Co., [General Electric Co.]. March 8. Steam &c. turbines.-For securing the covers to the blades, the blades 2 of the wheel or support 1 have tongues 9 which are inserted in apertures in the cover 4, and are then riveted over one or more flat, round, or similarly-formed bands 7, as shown in the Figures.
Patent GB-190406708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Methods of Transmitting Power.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1904-03-19
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 6 7 0 8 . Justice, P. M., [Wilkinson, E.]. March 19. Centrifugal pumps.-Relates to combined steam and other gas turbines and centrifugal pumps, and to hydraulic speedreducing and power-transmitting gear for the combination. An impact wheel combined with a centrifugal pump is shown in Fig. 1. The pump r, with inlets h and an outlet m, has a row of blades s on each side. Steam pipes t open into chambers containing inlet vanes v, which direct the steam or other pressure fluid on to the wheel blades to drive the pump. The pump is mounted on a spherical box b on a fixed shaft a, and is secured by a nut o. A pipe e leads from the pump chamber to the hollow shaft, and supplies lubricating-water under pressure to the spherical bearing and has an upward discharge outlet, so as to support the pump. In a modification, the passage in the shaft is fitted with a valve so that the upward discharge can be adjusted. The water flowing from the pump wheel condenses the exhaust steam from the turbine. The pump may be mounted on a shaft 1, Fig. 2, formed with spherical ends 3 fitting in cupshaped bearings 4 supplied with water under pressure for lubrication. Or conical recesses in the sides of the pump wheel are arranged to engage with the cut-away ends of a divided shaft. In a modification, the pump has two sets of vanes, one set causing the water to flow inwards and the other set then forcing it outwards, so obviating the need for priming and feeding the pump. The weight of the pump is balanced by adjustable water-deflecting vanes arranged at the bottom of the casing, and the casing, opposite the ends of the shaft, has glazed apertures to enable the centering of the wheel to be facilitated. A modification has a pump wheel 124, Fig. 12, with a curved rim 175 to guide the water. Or the guide may be separate from the wheel and made adjustable. The pump wheel is mounted on a divided shaft 133 with spherical ends and containing passages for lubricating-water. Another modification has a pump wheel without side walls. A speed-reducing gear for a high-speed turbine, shown in Fig. 10, consists of a combined turbine and pump 80 of the above-described kind with the pump arranged to discharge on to an annular Pelton wheel 116 surrounding the pump and forming the armature of a dynamo or other rotary machine. The Pelton wheel is adjusted by means of an eccentric bearing-ring 111. In a modification, the Pelton wheel is mounted on a shaft carrying the armature or other moving part, and the outflow from the pump is led to the Pelton wheel. By regulating by hand or by a governor the valves controlling the flow of water to the wheel, the pressure in the discharge pipe from the pump is correspondingly altered. This pressure is admitted to one side of a piston or diaphragm controlling the steam-inlet valve for the turbine, and so varies the speed of the turbine. The number of rows of blades on the turbines may be varied, and the turbine and pump may be duplicated so as to be reversible.
Patent GB-190412276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bridles.
Inventor: DICHTL HERMANN
Filed: 1904-05-30
Granted: 1905-05-30
Abstract: 12,276. Dichtl, H. May 30. Bridles and halters; fastening.-A military or other bridle is converted into a halter by detaching some of its parts. The bit tugs h are detached from the complete bridle, Fig. 1, at the buckle c, and the ends v are inserted in loops w. The arrangement of the neck part b and neck strap a in the loop e is shown in Fig. 6, the wedge f, which is sewn at both ends, closely enclosing the strap a. Three methods of fitting together the halter, Fig. 2, and the bridle so that they can be readily separated are described ; (1) the loop p, Fig. 2, is replaced by a loop and buckle k, Fig. 5, so that, after loosening the buckle, the band a can be detached from the browband d and from the band b by slipping it through the loop e and also by slipping the throat strap g through the loop q, thus releasing the strap b from the chin strap r; (2) a buckle is provided at m, Fig. 2, which allows the noseband o to be passed through the loop p, and the band b is removed as above ; (3) the browband d is provided with end buckles by means of which it is fastened to the neck strap a. In the arrangement (2), a noseband fitted with cavesson rings may be employed.
Patent GB-190415262-A (GB)
Title: Combined Automatic Relief Valve and Stop Valve.
Inventor: DAY CHARLES
Filed: 1904-07-08
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 15,262. Day, C., and Lewis, W. Y. July 8. Sofety-valves; l if t valves; repairing, facilitating. - Fig. 1 shows the construction of a combined stop and automatic relief valve for use in the atmospheric relief branch of the exhaust pipe of a steam engine. The partition B in the casing is arranged to form a double seat, on the condenser side of which is arranged a screw-down valve F, and on the atmospheric side an automatic lift valve J, a s shown, connected to a weighted lever-shaft K. Ordinarily, the vacuum in the condenser keeps the valve J closed, but the valve opens and gives relief should the condenser pressure rise above the atmospheric pressure. Should the valve J leak, the stop valve F may be closed, and the valve J be removed for repairs or examination.
Patent GB-190419562-A (GB)
Title: Folding Pocket Comb.
Inventor: STAUB-SCHAERER CARL
Filed: 1904-09-10
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 19,562. Schaerer, C. Staub-. Sept. 10. Combs, hair.-A folding pocket comb is made in three parts 4, 5, 6, hinged on opposite sides of the comb. The comb is kept stiff by sliders 9, 10 on the thickened or grooved back.
Patent GB-190428951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Evaporators for Evaporating the Liquid in Brewers Wash, Sewage, Waste or Spent Dyes and the like, the Evaporator being also applicable as a Smoke Washer.
Inventor: LENNOX ALLISON BELL
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 28,951. Lennox, A. B. Dec. 30. Smoke and fumes, treating. - A combined evaporator and smoke-washer, such as is described in Specification No. 18,488, A.D. 1904, is arranged around a smoke-stack b, and is provided with an inlet c, communicating with the furnace flue, and an outlet e leading to the chimney b. The apparatus is constructed with partitions a<1> having hinged or sliding parts g at either the top or bottom, the liquids being sprayed into the evaporator by means such as are described in Specification No. 15,733, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190429509-A (GB)
Title: Improved Lock or Safety Catch for Railway Carriage Doors.
Inventor: FONDU CHARLES
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 29,509. Fondu, C. Dec. 31. Locks and fastenings, railway-carriage door.- The locking-device consists of two co-planar spring bolts A, C, which are simultaneously withdrawn by turning the outside handle, but require a double movement of the inner handle M to enable the door to be fully opened. The bolt A is provided with the upward projection J, engaging the lug K on the bolt C, so that the bolts are withdrawn simultaneously by the follower H on the outside handle. The inner handle M is provided with the followers P<2>, Q for operating the bolts A, C respectively, but is prevented from being lifted to operate the bolt A, while the bolt C is still shot, by the projection P<1> on the follower P<2>, engaging the arm P of the bell-crank lever 0 pivoted to the case. When, however, the bolt C is withdrawn by depression of the handle M, the bellcrank is turned so as to allow the withdrawal of the bolt A by the raising of the handle. When the door is fully closed, the bolts A, C engage respectively with the recesses B, D of the striking- plate N, Fig. 7. To open the door from the inside, first the handle M must be pressed down to withdraw the bolt C, then the door opened as far as the bolt A and the recess B will allow, and, finally, the handle M raised to withdraw the bolt A, the flat part of the striking-plate preventing the reshooting of the bolt C. The outside handle can be locked in the " closed " position, thus effectually locking the door, by the bolt W, Fig. 13, which engages the recess V in the spindle and is adapted to be operated by the ordinary railway key. In Fig. 22 is shown a modification, in which the handle 6 is prevented from being raised to operate the bolt 4, until the bolt 3 is withdrawn by the projection 2 on the follower 1 engaging the pin 5 on a projection of the bolt 3.
Patent GB-190502998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ironing Machine Tables having Electrically Controlled Pressure.
Inventor: HACKING ALBERT ERNEST
Filed: 1905-02-14
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 2998. Hacking, A. E., and Pycroft, J. Feb. 14. Ironing-machines.-A main ironing-board c, of a long box-like form, supported on a main pillar a, encloses electro-magnets d, the cores d' of which are finished off flush with the upper non-magnetic ironing-surface c<6>. An auxiliary sleeve-board f, hinged and pivoted to the frame, is adapted to fit over the board c, so that iron plugs f let into it form extended pole-pieces of the magnets. When not in use, the board f may be supported upon a rest h<1>. The current passing through the electromagnets, which determines the pressure between the iron (not shown) and the work, is controlled by a treadle m which operates the arm i<2> of a resistance switch, release of the treadle breaking circuit by allowing a spring n to pull the arm i' down to the rest stop. The electric connexions are shown in Fig. 3. Connexion of the two upper contacts of the double switch q puts light pressure on all the magnets ; subsequent closure of the switch r produces heavy pressure on the four outer magnets only, and closure of the switch r and the two lower contacts of the switch q produces heavy pressure on the whole of the magnets. The Provisional Specification states that the supporting- pillar is pivoted capstan-like to its bed, and is provided with an ironing-table adapted to give heavy pressure. A modified system of elastic connexions is also described.
Patent GB-190508377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Counter Pans for Milk.
Inventor: GILBEART THOMAS EDWARD
Filed: 1905-04-19
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 8377. Gilbeart, T. E. April 19. Counter fittings.-Means are provided to prevent flies &c. from settling in milk pans placed on a. shop counter. One portion of each pan C is covered by the overhanging part b<2> of the fitting B secured to the counter, and the other portion is covered by the gauze screen &c. D, which is pivoted either to the pan or to the fitting B and has a stop d<1> serving also as a handle. The pan C is provided with a flange c, against which the screen D may rest.
Patent GB-190508398-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Paving Slabs, Steps, Stair Treads and the like.
Inventor: SHEPPARD FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-04-19
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 8398. Sheppard, F., and Kelly, T. D. April 19. Paving- blocks.-A composition consisting of Kentish rag stone dust and Bath-stone dust, made into a slurry with Portland cement, is mixed with small pieces of slag and used for paving, steps, treads, and the like.
Patent GB-190509182-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Equilibrium Valve for High Pressure Steam.
Inventor: NIBLOCK FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-05-02
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 9182. Niblock, F. May 2. Lift valves.-In order to allow for the unequal expansion in the valve and the casing of a doubleheat equilibrium valve, the two valves 7, 15 are formed separate and are connected together by an elastic tubular part 16. The spindle 8 of the valve 7 is formed hollow, and through it passes a rotary spindle 9 which is fitted with a collar 19, confined by a plate 18, and screwed into the lower valve 15. Before the valve is opened, the spindle 9 is screwed down until the collar 19 bears on the plate 18, so that when the valve is open the elastic piece 16 is relieved of stress, the lifting force being transmitted to the lower valve by the rod 9. When the valve is to be closed and allowed to go cold, the spindle 9 is eased back immediately on closing the valve, so as to allow the valves to adjust themselves to the altered conditions without danger to the valve faces.
Patent GB-190509373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Freed Locks for Lavatories, W.C's and the like.
Inventor: DUNCAN ROBERT
Filed: 1905-05-04
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 9373. Duncan, R. May 4. Indicators, "en- " gaged " and like.-In coin-freed locks for lavatories &c., on drawing back the sliding knob 2 to open the door, the coin 16 turns the lever 4 about its pivot 4<a>, thereby changing the indicator from "vacant" to "engaged." The lever 4 is retained in this position by means of a pivoted spring or weighted stop 10. An internal bolt (not shown) is provided for bolting the door from within, which movement ensures the indicator showing " engaged." On turning a knob on the spindle 12 to open the door from within, the projection 11 turns the weighted lever 10, freeing the lever 4, which falls and changes the indicator to " vacant."
Patent GB-190509858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Castors for Furniture, Trucks, Trolleys and the like.
Inventor: MEIN WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1905-05-10
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 9858. Mein, W. G., and Gaminara, E. May 10. Castors. - Relates to means for securing centrebearing, ball - guide spindles of castors in their frames without the use of screws. The spindle a of such a castor is formed in one with the horn b, and has a ball race c, below which is arranged a dished washer g with bevelled edges. At the base of the socket or frame e is formed a groove f of angular crosssection as shown. In fixing the castor pin in position the balls are placed on the washer g, which is flattened so as to force it into engagement with the groovef, by means of a press-block j and distancepiece i. In a modification, the groove f may be of rectangular form.
Patent GB-190510394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Roll-film Photography
Inventor: KELLY WILLIAM FRASER CLAUGHTON
Filed: 1905-05-17
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 10,394. Kelly, W. F. C., and Bentham, J. A. May 17. Roller slides.-Relates to methods of attaching isolated sensitive films to an opaque band, to be used as a roll-film. Edge grooves either continuous or in sections a<2>, Fig. 3, are used with or without flaps a<3>. These flaps may be used in combination with turn-buttons a', Fig. 5, and with or without adhesive areas a<5>. In further modifications, transverse cross-bands with or without flaps, buttons, and grooves, or a system of turnbuttons alone, may be used. In Fig. 11, the grooves a<2> are shown modified to allow small films to be attached to a wide band. To facilitate rolling, without buckling, the band or its attachments or both may be-transversely corrugated, and the edge grooves may be reduced to a series of toothlike pieces.
Patent GB-190510941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adaptors for Miniature Ammunition Practice
Inventor: HASSELL JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-05-25
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 10,941. Hassell, J. May 25. Adapting for miniature-ammunition practice.-Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 7927, A.D. 1889. The miniaturecartridge C is fired by a bolt B retained in a case A of Service dimensions by spring catches A<1>, A<3>.
Patent GB-190512188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pudding Moulds, Fruit, Meat and the like Vessels.
Inventor: SCHAEFER JEHU BAXTER
Filed: 1905-06-10
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 12,188. Schõfer, J. B. June 10. Stoppers.-A pudding-mould or vessel a for containing preserved fruit, meat, &c. is formed with an outwardly-extending rim b, over which is fitted a cover c, as shown in Figs. 2, 3, and 4, Fig. 3 showing the invention applied to an earthenware mould. The top may be hollowed out to allow of expansion of the contents. The cover is provided with an outwardly-extending rim d, and may be secured to the bowl by means of a tied string f passing through holes e in the rim, Figs. 2 and 3, or by means of a string f twisted round projections j on the two parts, as in Fig. 4. A sheet of greased paper may be placed between the parts to improve the joint.
Patent GB-190513968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Axle Boxes for Omnibuses, Tramcars, Vehicles and other purposes.
Inventor: MAITRE JOHN BRACHE LE
Filed: 1905-07-06
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 13,968. Le Maitre, J. B. July 6. Motor road vehicles; locomotive tramway vehicles. -The axle-box, on which the wheel of an omnibus, tramcar, or other vehicle rotates, can be moved upon the stationary axle for steering purposes. The non-rotating flanged axle-box B is separated from the wheel by roller bearings R, and is formed with an horizontal slot b, the two vertical sides of which taper inwards from both sides of the axlebox. The axle-box is pivoted to the squared end of the axle on a vertical pin P in the centre of the slot so that the wheel may be turned about this pin for steering purposes. The steering-gear is attached to the axle - box and locking means provided.