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Patent GB-190318182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clock Work Means for Controlling and Actuating Various Mechanisms.
Inventor: JAPY PAUL ALBERT JEAN EMILE
Filed: 1903-08-22
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 18,182. Japy, P. A. J. E. Aug. 22. Barrel ratchets; dials; escapements.-Consists of clockwork for operating at predetermined times gas cocks, electric switches, and couplings between day and night registering-mechanism and the impelling-spindle of electric meters, or similar mechanism. The gas cock 28 or other mechanism to be operated is in gear, through a ratchet clutch 30, with the winding-arbor 9 of the going-barrel 1 of a clock, but is normally locked by an anchor 20 engaging a pin-wheel 25. A larger anchor 18 on the same arbor 19 as the locking-anchor is, however, subject to the action of two cams 10, 11 which turn with a rotary dial 7 but can be adjusted to any hour and interval thereon. Thus, the barrel-arbor is set free to operate the mechanism when the leading cam passes the first arm of the anchor, and again when the following cam passes the second arm. The double disengagement of the locking-anchor allows the pin-wheel to turn in two movements through the angle between the pins, and, in the case of a one-way cock, a quarterrevolution is made each time, turning the gas on and off.
Patent GB-190320942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dyeing Vats
Inventor: NAEYER THEODORE DE
Filed: 1903-09-29
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 20,942. Naeyer, T. de. Oct. 7, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Dyeing. - In an apparatus for dyeing threads of cotton &c. on bobbins or spindles, the dye bath is heated without possibility of dilution in a steamjacketed boiler B, Figs. 1 and 2, fitted with an upper flaring opening into which a conical tube e on a vat B<1> fits. The sides of the vat are inclined so that the inlet for the dyeing-liquid is appreciably larger than the outlet. The outlet and inlet are covered by perforated plates X, Y, the latter forming part of a hollow cover A which is pivoted on a fixed support, or otherwise suspended. When the vat is in position on the boiler, it is supported by legs f from the brickwork setting of the boiler, and is connected, as shown in Fig. 2, to a pump i which circulates the liquid under pressure. The interstices between the bobbins g when in the vat are filled with a material of the same density as the thread, packets of waste thread, or cotton waste being suitable materials. In the case of bobbins with conical ends, the liquid may be kept out of the end interstices by partial diaphragms arranged between the layers of bobbins along the perpendicular side walls of the vat. Each 'diaphragm consists, as shown in Fig. 8, of two plates m, n, the latter of which is formed with an inverted T-shaped end-piece m<1> to slide within the channelshaped end n' of the plate m, thus allowing the length of the diaphragm to be altered to suit the taper of the vat. Angle-irons 1 fixed at each corner of the vat engage in slots 2 in the diaphragms. The boiler is fitted with liquid-level and pressure gauges, safety-valve, drain-cocks, &c., and the steam jacket with a steam coil. The receptacle B', Fig. 1, allows of the bobbins being arranged so as to decrease as much as possible the vacant spaces between them.
Patent GB-190320976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Chairs and Rail Joints for Railways, Tramways, and like purposes.
Inventor: MOFFET JAMES SCOTT DUNCAN
Filed: 1903-09-30
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 20,976. Moffet, J. S. D. Sept. 30. Chairs; rail joints.-Relates to joint and intermediate chairs for railways, tramways, and the like. Fig. 1 shows a transverse sectional elevation and Fig. 2 a side elevation of the chair as used at a rail joint. The base of the chair is constructed either solid or hollow, and holes are provided for the tie-bars g. The jaw b of the chair may be extended beyond the base according to the number of bolts d used. When the chair is used as an intermediate chair, no fishplates are used and the chair is made narrower. The bases of the chairs are bedded on and in the concrete or other material of which the road is constructed.
Patent GB-190321442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Trucks.
Inventor: BETTENDORF WILLIAM PETER
Filed: 1903-10-06
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 21,442. Bettendorf, W. P. Oct. 6. Axle-trucks or undercarriages.-The side frames of axle-trucks of railway vehicles have the journal boxes, spring platforms, and bolster beam guides made integral with them. The side frame A, is cast with flanges, in one piece with the journal boxes D and with the central opening wider at the bottom g to admit the end of the bolster beam E, the lugs h on which work in the upper part of the central opening as guides. The lower side H of the opening serves as a seat for the springs G.
Patent GB-190327059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Films
Inventor: BECKWITH EDWIN FORREST
Filed: 1903-12-10
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 27,059. Beckwith, E. F., and Carten, T. A. Dec. 10. Sensitized plates and films:-Photographic plates and the like are coated so that their sensitiveness is graded from one side to the other to compensate for the different light intensity in sky and foreground. The apparatus for sensitizing the films is shown in Fig. 2. The plates A to be sensitized are placed vertically in a box B. The sensitizing- solution is placed in another receptacle D which is connected to B by a flexible tube C. By raising and lowering the receptacle D, the solution is caused to rise and fall in the receptacle B and evidently the parts below the middle of the plates are longer exposed to the sensitizing-solution than those above, and are consequently more sensitive to light. A de-sensitizing-solution may be used to produce a gradation in the opposite direction. Orthochromatic plates may be made by the use of suitable solutions.
Patent GB-190400721-A (GB)
Title: Combination Tool.
Inventor: JENKINS JAMES
Filed: 1904-01-11
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 721. Jenkins, J., and Renfro, J. A. Jan. 11. Calliper gauges; measures of length. -To the shorter leg A<4> of a pair of compasses or dividers are pivoted two curved arms B, B<1> to serve as inside or outside callipers. The outer edges of the legs A, A<4> are graduated.
Patent GB-190403088-A (GB)
Title: Improved Methods of Combining Metallic and other Bodies together and with India-rubber, applicable to the Making of Pneumatic Tires, and other purposes.
Inventor: MAYS JONATHAN ALDOUS
Filed: 1904-02-08
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 3088. Mays, J. A. Feb. 8. Wire ropes.-Relates to methods of combining metallic bodies together, or to india-rubber or rubber-treated fibrous materials, for various purposes, including the manufacture of ropes. The metallic body, consisting usually of wires or strands, is covered spirally, or otherwise, with rubber-impregnated fibres, yarns, textile fabrics. or with wire. having a like covering. Such products treated with rubber solution may be combined together or to rubber or rubber-treated fibrous materials. The metallic body may be embedded in folds formed in strips or sheets of fibrous material, or the wires and fibrous matetial may be woven together.
Patent GB-190404656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bins or Silos for Grain and the like.
Inventor: RICHARDSON CHARLES
Filed: 1904-02-25
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 4656. Richardson, C. July 11, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Corn bins and silos. - Relates to a modified form of the means for ensuring the uniform passage of grain &c. through bins and silos described in Specification No. 808, A.D.1901. A grating formed of a series of bars 2 with ledges 4 is used, the descent of the grain at any part of the bin or silo being regulated by varying either the lapping of the ledges over the slits above them, the depth of the ledges below the slits, or the inclination of the ledges to the horizontal. The width of the slits may also be varied.
Patent GB-190404676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Insulators for the Conductors of Electric Railways.
Inventor: BRADFORD HENRY PERCY
Filed: 1904-02-25
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 4676. Bradford, H. P., Ward, F. D., and Furniss, H. C. Feb. 25. Electric railways and tramways on the surface-contact system. Conductors.- Consists of an insulator for supporting conducting-rails of surface - contact railways which allows s relative movement during the passage of a vehicle, thus preventing fracture of the insulating-material. The metal base is secured to the sleeper, its upper end having a socket in which rests a block of glass or other suitable non-conducting material a, which has material such as wire netting b embedded in it to hold the parts together in case of fracture, and is preferably of polygonal shape corresponding to the socket, so that it cannot turn, but may undergo slight displacement. On this block rests a cap or clip c, held in position by cement f, and provided with claws e which engage the flange of the conducting - rail on being slightly turned. A ledge or lip i is provided to keep off wet. The block may also be cemented to the base, and the relative motion take place in the cap, which may be in two portions held together by bolts.
Patent GB-190407183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loose Leaf Binders
Inventor: NELSON CHARLES RANDOLPH
Filed: 1904-03-25
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 7183. Nelson, C. R. April 3, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Filing papers.-The papers are held upon telescopic posts 15 between two parallel plates 10 preferably provided with right-angled extensions or attachments 11, which overlap and form the back of the binder. The plates are also provided at the ends with overlapping extensions 12, one of each pair forming a guide for the other, and are normally pressed apart by springs 16 inside the posts 15. A toothed rod 18, the teeth at each end of which incline towards that end, is mounted in bearings on one of the plates and a pair of links 20 are pivoted at one end to the other plate, the other end of the links being connected to blocks 21 which slide on the rod 18. These blocks carry pawls 22 forced into engagement with the teeth by springs 25 which bear on closing-plates 26. To separate the plates 10 for inserting or removing a sheet, the rod 18 is partially rotated by a key 27 so that the pawls no longer engage the teeth, the plates then being separated by the springs 16. The rotation of the rod is limited by a pin 29 and stop 28. Stops 30 prevent the links 20 from getting into a position at right-angles to the rod. The sheets used are provided with apertures which fit round the posts 15, and are provided with slits in the edge to allow them to be slipped on to the post. Covers 14 are flexibly attached to the upper edge of the plates 10.
Patent GB-190411113-A (GB)
Title: Method of Preparing Must for the Manufacture of Spirits of Wine, the Feeding of Cattle and the Manufacture of Dextrose.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1904-05-13
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 11,113. Wheatley, W. H., [Internationale Spiritus Industrie]. May 13. Glucose and like carbohydrates.-The cellulose contained in vegetables and waste vegetable substances, such as wood, straw, ears of maize, sawdust, &c., is converted into dextrin and grape sugar for use in making spirits of wine, as food for cattle, or for the preparation of grape sugar. The substances are treated with soda lye and boiled under a pressure of ten atmospheres to free the cellulose from substances such as lignine with which it is encrusted. The cellulose is then dissolved in water under a pressure of from twenty to twenty-four atmospheres, the pressure is removed, and ozonized oxygen or hydrogen peroxide is passed into the boiling solution, which may be either acid or alkaline, to convert the cellulose into dextrin and glucose. The must obtained may be fermented by means of ordinary yeast or of that known as Koji.
Patent GB-190416127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sighting Gear for Guns.
Filed: 1904-07-20
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 16,127. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., and Noble, S. W. A. July 20. Sights, compensating, for variations in muzzlevelocity. Fig. 1 is a side elevation and Fig. 3 a sectional elevation through the axis of the range dial of a trunnion or cradle sight. The sight D<1> is mounted on an arc D working in a fixed guide C, and the range dial I is carried by a slide G working in a radial guide F attached to the arc D. The pinion I<1> of the dial I meshes with a curved rack J pivoted at one end to a pin sliding in a slot K<1> in a bracket K. By moving the slide G away from or towards the centre of curvature of the arc D, a larger or smaller range is indicated for a given movement of the sight. The invention is also applied to (1) similar sights in which the centre of curvature is below the gun ; (2) bar and drum sights, either by making the arms of the sight-bar and bracket telescopic, or, as shown in Fig. 8, by pivoting a toothed rack J in a slot N in the bracket M, and mounting the pinion of the range dial I on a pin 0 adjustable in a slot P in the sight-bar; and (3) tangent sights, by making the fore-sight adjustable in a longitudinal direction so as to increase or diminish the distance between the fore and back sights.
Patent GB-190416199-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Automatically Alternating the Delivery and Discharge of Water, Sewage or other Liquids to and from, Chambers, Filterbeds, or Land.
Inventor: EVERARD JOHN BREEDON
Filed: 1904-07-21
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 16,199. Everard, J. B. July 21. Sewage, treating ; irrigation processes; filtering.- Relates to apparatus comprising a main chamber with inlet trench and branches leading therefrom for automatically alternating the delivery and discharge of water, sewage, &c. to and from several chambers, filter beds, or portions of land, the valves being actuated by the weight of a ball rolling in troughs that are tipped by the action of floats in chambers connected with the filter beds &c. The sewage &c. enters by a circular channel B, from which channels M lead to the various filter beds &c. The outlets of the filter beds &c. lead to pipes D<2> furnished with outlet valves K<1> and with pipes D<1> leading to chambers D containing floats D<3>. Rods E attached to the floats carry at their upper ends slotted pieces F, through which pass levers J<3> pivoted at J<1> and connected at their outer ends to other levers L', which are attached by links L<4> to the flaps C closing the entrances to the channels M. The upper end of the piece F is hinged to the trough G, which is pivoted at its centre. In the position shown, the channel leading to the filter bed 1 is open and the valve K<1> in the outlet from it closed. The effluent enters the chamber D and raises the float D<3> until the trough G is sufficiently tipped for the ball H to roll down it into the next trough. B y this action, the channel to the bed 2, Fig. 2, is opened by the weight of the ball depressing the end of the second lever J<3> attached to it, and the outlet from it is closed by the appropriate valve K<1>, and the bed 4 at the same time begins to empty. In the position shown in the Figure, the bed 1 is filling, the bed 3 is emptying, the bed 2 is standing empty, and the bed 4 is full. The levers J<3> are held in the position in which they are left by the ball H by the weight L<9> sliding in the frames L<6> attached to the levers L<1>, and the troughs G are held in position to receive the ball H by the springs E<3> round the rods E. When it is desired to cut off any bed, the slide M<1> in the corresponding channel is lowered and the valve M<3> opened, so that the liquid enters the chamber D by the pipe M<2> and the action continues. In a modification, the valve C is connected to the link L<4> by a catch and toothed sector which can be released, and the valve closed, by a lever actuated by a stud on the piece F.
Patent GB-190420701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Reversing-valves for Regenerative Furnaces.
Inventor: STROMBORG FRITZ OSCAR
Filed: 1904-09-26
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 20,701. Stromborg, F. O. Sept. 26. Liquid-seal valves; actuating valves and cocks. - Reversing- valves for use in connection with regenerative furnaces are provided with water seals to close communication between the gas box or stack flue and the furnace flue effectively, and means are provided in the form of a flexible connection between each pair of valves for reversing or independently operating either of them. The furnace flue a, Fig. 5, communicates by means of bell-shaped valves 7, 8 with the gas box b and a flue at the bottom leading to the stack. The valve seats are made of metal, and each is provided with a seal chamber 3 to form a receptacle for water, which may be supplied separately to each chamber or allowed to overflow from the top seal chamber into the lower one by means of a pipe and be kept in continuous circulation. The upper valves 7 are provided with tubes 10 which are connected by a rope or chain 11 passing over guide-pulleys, and the lower valves 8 are provided with rods 9 which pass through the tubes 10 and are connected by a rope or chain 14. The valves are operated by crank levers 13, 16 connected to the ropes, and the motion of the lever in either direction simultaneously opens one valve and closes the other. The object of employing a flexible connection between the valves is to enable a closed valve to be opened without moving the other valve of the pair.
Patent GB-190423069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Receptacles for Containing Bank-notes, Bills of Exchange, or other like Documents.
Inventor: HOWARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-10-26
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 23,069. Howard, S. Oct. 26. Filing papers &c.-A box or drawer a, for holding banknotes and the like, is fitted with a number of movable partitions b. Each partition is provided with button-headed pins c, Fig. 2, pins d which partly support it on the sides, and clips for holding on the documents or bills. Along each side of the box a stamped metal sheet n is placed at a short distance away, forming the system of grooves e, f, in which the pins c move, allowing the partitions to remain vertical, or in a nearly horizontal position as shown at i, Fig. 1. The front of the drawer is hinged so that it may be lowered and the partitions and bills slid out bodily, a wide groove k in the bottom allowing of the insertion of a binding-tape so that the material may be bundled in the drawer. Pins m on the partitions, sliding in grooves l, prevent loose notes from slipping into the bottom.
Patent GB-190425805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carding Engines.
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 25,805. Hetherington & Sons, J., and Reyner, W. Nov. 28. Carding-engines.-Relates to double doffer carding-engines. The objet is to obtain two clean slivers or fleeces which are combined together on the main doffer b and removed therefrom in the ordinary way. Each auxiliary doffer c, c<1> is stripped by means of a roller f or P, from which the fibre is transferred by worker rollers ,g, g<1> to the doffer b. The doffers c, c<1> are cleaned by dirt rollers e, e<1>. Fancy rollers d, d<1> are provided. The parts are driven by the gearing shown from the shaft of the main cylinder.
Patent GB-190429280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Marine Propulsion.
Inventor: CLOUD JOHN WILLS
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 29,280. Cloud, J. W. Dec. 31. Screw propellers.-Relates to screw propellers and parts connected therewith, specially adapted for use with high-speed motors which are connected directly to the propeller shaft. In order to prevent the water from being thrown out centrifugally, and to ensure that it may be directed astern, the after faces of the blades are fitted with concentric ribs of the form shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, or a tube or conduit 6 of the form shown in Fig. 4 is fitted just abaft the propeller. These devices may be used in combination, and they may be fitted to twin-screw vessels.
Patent GB-190429360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Purification of Furnace Gases.
Inventor: SCHWARZ WALTER
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 29,360. Schwarz, W. Dec. 31. Separating dust &c. from gases.-A centrifugal washer for separating dust from furnace or other gases comprises a conical drum e fitted with spiral blades f, and a water-disperser g, mounted upon an axle a in a conical casing d. The disperser may consist of a series of thin discs which are separated by a series of intermediate discs of smaller diameter. Water may be supplied in front of the disperser, and the gases are introduced at an elbow R. The water leaves the apparatus by means of a pipe h, while the gases, together with the saturated dust and other particles, escape by an exit p, after being subjected to the whirling action of the drum ; the gases may then be led to a drying or separating apparatus. To facilitate cleaning, the upper half of the casing may be detachably connected with the lower half ; the axle may be adjusted longitudinally by means of set-screws.
Patent GB-190501105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Kitchen Ranges.
Inventor: SAYERS ANDREW
Filed: 1905-01-20
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 1105. Sayers, A. Jan. 20. Cooking stoves and ranges; boilers; firebars.-In a kitchen range having a closed front, the air supply is regulated by a drawplate beneath firebars; the firebars may be raised or lowered as desired ; and the boiler is arranged to form a division wall of a downdraught flue at the back. The firebars b, Fig. 1, slide in guides and are raised or lowered by reversing an angle plate c, Figs. 1, 5, and 6, which rests on supports c<1>, and is adjusted before lighting the fire. The boiler g, the pipes and connexions of which are protected from the flames by suitably-placed plates, forms the back of the firegrate and may have wings g<1>, Fig. 2, forming the side cheeks of the grate, or may have horizontal wings projecting either above the wall l so as to form part of the flue h, or rearwardly into the flue i, as shown in dotted lines at g<2>, Fig. 2. A removable cover e in the top plate provides access to a cleaning-door on top of the boiler and to the boiler flue, and a second c!eaning-door m is fitted behind the inclined back n of the ashpan k. To regulate the air supply to the fire, a damper r is fitted in the flue i and a drawplate q beneath the fire, and the products of combustion pass through a perforated or slotted grating j and pass down the front and up the back of the boiler to the chimney i. The frontplate o of the range forms an airtight joint against a ledge p which is shaped to conduct cinders to the ashpan.
Patent GB-190513365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with India-rubber, Metal and like Stamps.
Inventor: GARCIA MANUEL RODRIGUEZ
Filed: 1905-06-28
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 13,365. Garcia, M. R. June 28, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Handstamps.- In a band-stamp, such as a dating or obliterating stamp, having the handle e attached to the die portion c by a spring f, for lateral flexibility or freedom, an additional connexion is made by links b, d.
Patent GB-190514515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Washing Wheat and the like.
Inventor: HIGGINBOTTOM EDWIN
Filed: 1905-07-14
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 14,515. Higginbottom, E. July 14. Washing wheat &c.-A vertical washing - machine for wheat and the like is provided with means for freeing the outside of the perforated casing from skins, dirt, &c. An annular ring E, carrying one or more arms F, provided with brushes, is mounted on a fixed bearing-ring D and rotated by gearing from the vertical spindle of the machine, o r from other shafting. The skins &c. fall preferably to an annular fixed table H, where they are swept by a brush on the lower end of the arm F to a spout J.