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Patent GB-190322851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buffing and like Wheels.
Filed: 1903-10-22
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 22,851. Porter, J. W., and Luke & Spencer. Oct. 22. Surfacing and polishing. -One of the surfaces of the disc a is converted into a buffing-surface by inserting between the inclined flanges c, d dovetail-shaped blocks g of felt, wood, leather, or other material, but preferably of Walrus hide. The blocks are introduced into the grooves between the flanges through two or three openings which are afterwards closed by filling- pieces h, and are made dou ble-dovetailed in shape so as to be reversible when one end has been worn away. The blocks may be close together forming a complete ring, or they may be separated by suitable spacing-blocks, and two or more rings may be mounted concentrically on one disc. The grooves may be T-shaped, or dovetailed on one side only. The segments may vary in number, or the buffing-surface may be one complete ring fixed to the wheel by set-screws, the opposite faces of the flanges being parallel. Emery blocks may be substituted for the buffing-blocks and the disc used for grinding.
Patent GB-190324297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Manufacturing Nitrate, Nitrite or Sulpho-nitrate or Nitrite of Lime, Soda or Potash.
Inventor: PRICE JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-11-09
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 24,297. Price, J. Nov. 9. Drawings to Specification. Manures.-Calcium nitrate, prepared by a special process, is mixed with an absorbent, such as sodium sulphate (salt cake) or calcium sulphate (gypsum), or with a mixture of these two salts. The resulting body is dry and non-deliquescent.
Patent GB-190325478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Hammers
Inventor: HAMER SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1903-11-23
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 25,478. Hamer, S. H. Nov. 23. Steam hammers.-The striking-part D, Fig. 2, of a steam hammer is formed with a shank d, which, together with the end a of the piston-rod A, is secured in a recess in the head B, which slides in suitable guides, by means of a block C, Fig. 3, and cottar bolts E.
Patent GB-190400494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of a Fertilizer, or Manure
Inventor: MYERS HENRY
Filed: 1904-01-08
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 494. Myers, H. Jan. 8. Manures. - The ingredients of a manure or fertilizer are pressed brewers' yeast, oak sawdust, powdered lime, bone dust, basic slag, and sulphate of soda, the latter being used as a deodorant. The ingredients are blended together, and passed through a revolving riddle.
Patent GB-190403628-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to the Extraction of Zinc.
Inventor: BRAND CHARLES SKINNER
Filed: 1904-02-13
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 3628. Brand, C. S. Feb. 13. Zinc.-In an apparatus for obtaining zinc free from admixture with lead, the condensing-nozzle, which is luted or fitted in the ordinary way into the retort a, is provided with a perforated end b, the under surface of the nozzle sloping upwards from the perforated end to form a bridge or baffle c. The under surface of the nozzle, in front of the bridge, is made in the usual bellied form. During the working of the retort, the outer end of the nozzle is partially closed by clay f. The zinc vapours from the retort are admitted through the perforated end into the chamber d. The further passage of the vapours is retarded by the bridge, and the lead is arrested before the zinc vapours pass into their condensation chamber e. The lead runs through the perforated end b back into the retort.
Patent GB-190408733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circulating Water through Hot Water Pipes and Radiators and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: KERSHAW HENRY BRIGGS
Filed: 1904-04-16
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 8733. Kershaw, H. B. April 16. Baths.-To accelerate the circulation in a hotwater system for supplying baths, lavatories, and the like, part of the returning water is drawn off through a relatively small pipe e, and forced by a pump E through the nozzle d of an injector, preferably placed near the boiler A. The injector forms a bye-pass off the main return pipe C.
Patent GB-190410889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cut-off Valves for Water and Steam Pipes.
Inventor: HAEGELE FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1904-05-11
Granted: 1905-08-11
Abstract: 10,889. Hõgele, F., and Haug, R. May 11. Stopping p ip e s and tubes.-In order to isolate a section of steam or water piping, a screwed piecee, which normally holds a cut-off valve b open, is withdrawn. The valve is then forced on to its seat, and the passages g are closed by the pressure of the fluid, augmented, if necessary, by a spring d.
Patent GB-190413016-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Obtaining a Constant Potential Current from a Variable Speed Dynamo
Filed: 1904-06-08
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 13,016. LoppÚ, F., and Compagnie GÚnÚrale d'ElectricitÚ de Creil. Nov. 10, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Dynamos, regulating. - Relates to means for obtaining a constant potential from a variablespeed dynamo, applicable for charging accumulators, train lighting, &c. A small auxiliary generator is arranged in connection with the field circuit to reduce the excitation as the speed increases. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement, a secondary battery Q being in shunt with the main circuit C. In the circuit of the field coil E of the main dynamo D is arranged the armature d of the auxiliary generator, which is adapted to oppose or reduce the electromotive force of the battery Q. The field coil e of the auxiliary generator carries the main current, or a part of it may be shunted by a rheostat R. The armature d may be mounted on the same shaft as the dynamo D, or driven proportionately to it. Therefore, if the speed of the dynamo increases, the field is reduced, and by suitably proportioning the winding the potential at the terminals may be kept constant. An automatic switch may be provided to open the main dynamo field circuits when the dynamo is not running.
Patent GB-190415269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners for Liquid Fuel.
Inventor: KERMODE JOHN JONATHAN
Filed: 1904-07-08
Granted: 1905-07-08
Abstract: 15,269. Kermode, J. J. July 8. Rotary cylindrical valves; lift valves; rotary disc valves. -Relates to liquidfuel burners. A valve seating 11 is provided for regulating the supply of steam admitted through the inlet 4 into the annular space enclosed by the intermediate and inner barrels 7, 8. The inner barrel 8 supplies liquid fuel, which is admitted through the inlet 3, the supply being regulated by the valve 16. This valve is provided, as shown separately in Fig. 5, with a helical deflector and scraper 14<a>. A valve, shown in Fig. 3, is adapted to be closed by outrush of steam. The valve is in the form of a casing, rotated by the current of steam, and closes the openings 21 in the end of the hood.
Patent GB-190417514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-08-11
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 17,514. Boult, A. J., [Bleyer, S. T.]. Aug. 11. Down-draught steam-generator furnaces; mechanical stoking.-In boiler furnaces of the Hawley down-draught type, the firebrick lining is replaced by water tubes and manifolds which may be put together before they are placed in the furnace. Sets of parallel inclined water tubes 4, 5, forming an upper grate, are connected to manifolds 2, 3, which communicate with each other through four pipes 6 arranged near the walls. Uptake pipes 9, communicating with the boiler, are joined to the lower front manifold 3 at each end, and are connected to depending limbs 11 from the back manifold 3 by water tubes 12 parallel to the tubes in the upper grate. Tubes 8, also parallel to the tubes in the upper grate, connect the pipes 6, and form a lining to the upper part of the side walls. Fuel is fed from a fire-door at the front of the furnace, or from a hopper 14, to the grate 5, and passes through to a grate 7 formed of ordinary firebars arranged parallel to the upper grate. The fuel-hopper 14 is provided with three spouts 15 communicating with separate furnaces, or with apertures 1<a> formed above the upper set of water tubes. Two slides 16, meeting half way across the opening of the hopper, are actuated by bell-cranks 17 and control the supply from the hopper, the supply from each spout being controlled by slides 18.
Patent GB-190417807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Straining, Tightening and Fastening Wire or Strands in Fences and the like.
Inventor: GOSS CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 17,807. Goss, C. W. Aug. 16. Wire strainers.- On a bracket A is mounted a winding-spindle B, provided with flanges C, a hole H, a washer K, and an end b of square cross-section. The wire passes under a roller E on a split pin D, and, when the winding is completed, a retaining-key G is inserted between the square end b of the spindle and a projection F.
Patent GB-190420248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Razors and Razor Guards.
Inventor: SCHEUBER AUGUST WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-09-20
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 20,248. Scheuber, A. W. Sept. 20. Razors.-A safety device consisting of two guard-plates 5, 6, Fig. 7, hinged on to the edges of a base-plate 4 is held on the razor blade by a spring 9 engaging with lugs 8 on the guard-plates, and also by small lugs entering recesses in the blade holder. A small screw 13, Fig. 10, working against the blade holder limits the position of the plates and makes the guard adjustable. The guard may be used on an ordinary razor blade or with a detachable blade 3, Fig. 6, and holder, where the blade slips into a longitudinal slot in a cylindrical piece 2.
Patent GB-190422066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dust Extracting Apparatus for Cleaning Railway Carriage Cushions, Carpets and the like.
Inventor: FORD THOMAS WHARTON
Filed: 1904-10-13
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 22,066. Ford, T. W. Oct. 13. Dusting-appliances for extracting dust from railway-carriage cushions, carpets, and the like by vacuum-cleaning. A swan neck z having been attached to the vacuum-brake pipe and the nozzle t being moved over the surface to be cleaned, dustladen air is drawn through the hose s into a screen or sack e, where the dust is arrested while the air passes on through the pipe w. The dust is removed by opening the hinged cap n at a thumb-nut q. The sack is suspended upon a ring/supported by a cross-bar, a hook g, and an eye h. The apparatus may be mounted on a wheeled frame. According to the Provisional Specification, in the case of the Westinghouse or a similar air-pressure brake system, the nozzle may be of the form described in Specifications Nos. 2577 and 10,271, A.D. 1896, in which the compressed air in the brake pipe admitted to the nozzle would create a suction therein.
Patent GB-190422783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Casement Stays or Holders
Inventor: MAHLER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1904-10-22
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 22,783. Mahler, F. Oct. 22. Stays.-A clamping-screw, attached to the lower rail of a casement, is adapted to be fixed at any point of a slotted bar hinged to the window frame. In the form shown in underneath plan in Fig. 1 and in elevation in Fig. 2, the thumb-screw 3, having a head 4, works through the bracket 5, attached by a screwed pin 8 to the casement rail, and is prevented from leaving the bracket by a small nut 6. The screw slides in a slot 2 in a bar 1 pivoted to the bracket 7 which is attached by a screwed pin 9 to the window frame. The casement is fixed in any position by tightening up the thumb-screw. In a modification, the screwed pins 8, 9 are replaced by perforated plates and screws. In a further modification, the thumb-screw is replaced by a flat spring 13, Fig. 6, which bears on a perforated plate 12 having notches in which engage lugs 14, 15, bent down from the body of the spring. This spring is pressed down, adjustably, by a screw 3, passing through it and the plate, and carried by the bracket 10, and automatically retains the window in any desired position.
Patent GB-190425883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Envelopes or other Postal and like Covers and Wrappers.
Inventor: GALLI EDOARDO
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 25,883. Galli, E. Nov. 28. Envelopes; letter-sheets; postcards; wrappers, postal. The gummed part a of the closing-flap is separated from the upper part by two rows of perforations forming a strip b, the pulling of which opens the envelope. The strip b is extended on one side beyond the edge of the flap, and is preferably strengthened by a strip of paper or linen glued or otherwise attached thereon. Figs. 3, 4, and 5 show the invention in connection with covers forming postal cards. The part c, Fig. 5, may be gummed for securing an illustrated card thereon. The invention may also be used in connection with wrappers.
Patent GB-190428794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Production of Openwork Goods on the French Circular Knitting Machine.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 28,794. Thompson, W. P., [Heidelmann, W.]. Dec.29. Circular knitting - machines. - Certain radial needles or sinkers p of French machines are respectively deflected, or rocked, by the cam action of suitably-indented wheels N or K gearing therewith. The result is the formation of loops of unequal size, the longer loops constituting a pattern in openwork. The presser-wheel employed is so indented as to miss the needles carrying long loops laid in the previous course, so that suck-stitches follow or alternate vertically with the long loops of the fabric. The general effect obtained is shown in Fig. 7. A take-up is required which will feed variable quantities of thread according to the amounts required. A suitable take-up, described by way of example, comprises a pair of thread.gripping toothed wheels gearing together, thread-eyes, and a thread-supporting. hook, counterbalanced over a pulley and maintaining a reserve loop of variable size.
Patent GB-190500622-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Indicator for use in connection with Book-safes and the like.
Inventor: JACKSON SAMUEL ROBINSON
Filed: 1905-01-12
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 622. Jackson, S. R. Jan. 12, Safes.-Relates to an indicator for book-safes and the like which may be readily operated to denote what books have been removed, and thus ensures the replacing of the books before the safe is closed. The bar 1 is fixed to the edge of the safe frame, as shown in Fig. 5, and is provided with a series of hinged or sliding tabs 2 marked to correspond with the books kept in the safe. On removing a book, the corresponding tab is turned over as shown in Fig. 1 to project over the door opening and prevent the closing of the door until it is returned. The block 5 is hinged at the bottom of the bar 1, and is turned over when a book is removed so as to prevent the slamming of the door from injuring the tabs 2.
Patent GB-190504211-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Colouring or Decorating Fabrics, Paper and other Materials.
Inventor: BURDICK CHARLES LAURENCE
Filed: 1905-02-28
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 4211. Burdick, C. L. Feb. 28. Ornamenting; ornamenting fabrics.-Relates to an apparatus for spraying colour on to fabrics, paper, and other materials, by means of which blended patches of colour may be produced. The fabric passes between rolls b, c, one or both of which may be driven, and which are pressed together by weights or springs f. Each of the spraying-devices is mounted on a bracket w, Fig. 3, clamped by a set-screw z to a block y, which is adjusted by means of a screw 1 on a rod h. The rods h are reciprocated in guides by a bell-crank lever p, to one arm of which is connected a rod o. A roller n on the rod o is pressed by the action of a spring m against a cam k on the shaft of the roll b. The supply of colour is controlled by a disk or disks s attached to one or both of the rolls b, c and provided with a number of' concentric slots t. Rollers u, carried by springs v, run on these disks and sink into the slots t as the disks revolve. Contact-pieces 4 on the springs v are thereby brought against a bar 5, and a circuit is closed which causes an electro-magnet to open the air and colour valves of the spraying-devices. Colour is supplied to the spraying-devices through a flexible tube 10 either by gravity from receptacles 11 or by compressed air applied to the nozzles 12, Fig. 3. The air and colour valves may be operated mechanically from the disks s by means of suitable connexions and a circular endless perforated ribbon or otherwise. The fabric may be decorated, before or after spraying, by means of sprays of colour projected through an endless revolving stencil plate.
Patent GB-190511250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1905-05-30
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 11,250. Williams, J. T. May 30. Incandescent gas burners ; antivibration devices.- The mantle rod d is carried by a conical spiral spring x placed within the head b of the burner. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Speci6cation No. 12,542, A.D. 1896.]
Patent GB-190511740-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Combined Pianos and Piano Players.
Inventor: INGLE ROBERT
Filed: 1905-06-05
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 11,740. Ingle, R. June 5. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Automatic instruments.-In a combined piano and player having independent sets of pilots a', b<1>, by which the keys a and the pneumatics b, respectively, actuate the action, the two sets of pilots are shiftable, one into playing position and the other out of position, so that for either kind of playing the same part of the action lever c is struck. The pilots a<1>, b<1> are pivoted, and are guided in the sliding socket rails a<3>, b<3>, which can be shifted into one of two positions by means of the lever e and, the spring f.
Patent GB-190514770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telegraphic Instruments and the like.
Inventor: GENTILI ALBERTO
Filed: 1905-07-18
Granted: 1906-07-18
Abstract: 14,770. Gentili, A. July 18. Switches. - In a transmitting-key for handsignalling, a pivoted ccntact-lever, when moving in one direction, slides over a contact surface and makes one or more contacts, while in its return movement it passes over the contact surface without making contact. The contact-lever 20 is pivoted at 21 to the arm 4 of the key, and is normally kept in alinement therewith by the springs 22, 23. Wheels 24, 25 of metal and insulating-material respectively, are mounted on the lever 20 so as to engage the contact surface 7. When the key is depressed, the wheel 25 touches the curved contact surface 7, thereby moving the lever 20 downwards so that the conducting wheel 24 does not touch the contact surface. In the return movement, the wheel 24 engages the contact surface so as to raise the lever 20 somewhat and make the desired contacts. More than one contact surface 7 may be used, so that different signals can be sent with one key.
Patent GB-190516669-A (GB)
Title: Movable Mechanical Metal Note for Teaching Music.
Inventor: MACEY FREDERICK JOSEPH JAMES
Filed: 1905-08-17
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 16,669. Macey, F. J. J. Aug. 17. Teaching music.-A metal note 3 for use in teaching singing is attached to the end of a pointer or handle, and behind it are secreted acci. dentals 4, 5, 6, which are adapted to be projected outwards beyond the note by the actuation of finger keys or levers 12. The pointer is manipulated so as to place the note 3 in position on a chart. In a modification, the note and pointer are connected with a chart, the note being movable vertically.
Patent GB-190517412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Anti-vibration Devices for Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: BIRCH GEORGE
Filed: 1905-08-29
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 17,412. Birch, G. Aug. 29. Incandescent gas lamps and burners; anti - vibration devices.-The burner e and the mixing- tube g are suspended from a spring or springs f attached to a ring c of a bracket a supported by the bracket. A spring k is interposed between the nozzle b and the widenedout mouth of the mixing tube g. In lamps in which the gas - supply tube passes by the side of the chimney, the ring c is attached directly to this tube.
Patent GB-190519376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Tills.
Inventor: ELL WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-09-25
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 19,376. Ell, W. H. Sept. 25. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Tills.-Under a transparent plate upon the casing which contains the till drawers are mounted a pair of horizontal wheels, each of which is provided with four peripheral pockets d<1> closed outwardly by glass panes. Money is inserted into a pocket of either or each wheel through a slot in the top plate, and, after the wheel has been turned three quadrants, it drops into the till through a slot. The wheels turn a quadrant at a time with two disks d, which are driven by a pair of levers e having pawls e<1> acting at notches d<2>. The levers, being connected by links e<2> to the cross-bar of a sliding bar g, are operated simultaneously. Arms h, turning with the levers, disengage locking-pawls d<3> before the driving-pawls engage the notches d<2>, and branches i of the operating-bar g limit the rotation by striking into the notches. A gong l is struck by a hammer l<3>, and complete operation of the operating-bar is ensured by a fixed rack k<1> and a pawl k. A record strip m, Fig. 4, may be employed in connexion with the displaying-mechanism. In the preferred arrangement, the strip m running from a delivery roller m<1> to a receiving-roller n<2> is fed on by a toothed drum m<3>, which is immediately driven by intermediate locking-gear on a shaft o, Fig. 3. The shaft turns with a ratchet pinion o', which is driven by a pawl on a loose crank o<2>, as the latter is worked by the neighbouring link e' of the inspection mechanism. The receiving-roller is driven by the endless wire band q
Patent GB-190519473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braiding Machines.
Filed: 1905-09-26
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 19,473. High Speed Braiding Machine Co., and Jones, T. H. Sept. 26. Braiding - machines. - Various braiding effects are obtained on machines of the kind described in Specification No. 6646, A.D. 1902, by varying the diameter of the guide-carrying wheels k which direct the threads from the lower bobbins e across the path of the upper bobbins f; thus the threads from the lower bobbins may be passed under one and over three upper bobbins in succession.
Patent GB-190524835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Bell Pushes and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: PIGGOTT GEORGE THOMAS
Filed: 1905-11-30
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 24,835. Piggott, G. T. Nov. 30. Switches.-A bell push is so constructed that the parts can be readily assembled or taken apart. The wall &c. plate P has the usual central hole p<1> for the button B, the tail of which enters an insulated cylinder U containing the usual contacts. The cylinder C may be stamped or otherwise formed, and is screwed upon a flanged connecting- piece F having projections or recesses f<3> engaging corresponding parts p<2> on the base P, and so preventing rotation.
Patent GB-190600418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casings for Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: SCHUER FREDERICK WILLIAM EDWAR
Filed: 1906-01-06
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 418. Schuer, F. W. E. Jan. 6. Arc lamps.- The interior of an arc-enclosing globe a communicates with the atmosphere by way of small holes e, d, an annular chamber c at the lower end of the casing, passages h, a second chamber f, and a small hole i, which may be fitted with a non-return valve. The chambers c, f may be filled with asbestos wool or other material. I. The globe a screws into a cap b and against a ring of asbestos. The usual small inner globe is dispensed with.