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Patent GB-190413236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Washer Scrubbers
Inventor: SHELDRAKE JOHN HOLMES
Filed: 1904-06-11
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 13,236. Sheldrake, J. H. June 11. Scrubbers an d washers. - To pre - vent some of the gas slipping by the washing-medium in rotating scrubbers, a flanged projecting pipe e is fixed to the inside of a partition ; the revolving part of the scrubber carries a similar flanged pipe f projecting over the pipe e the space between being occupied by brushes c or other flexible material. The arrangement may be attached to an ordinary rotating scrubber, or may be applied to a single disc and used alone as a complete washer.
Patent GB-190413651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Sterilization of Food and Beverages.
Inventor: BUDDE CARL CHRISTIAN LEOPOLD G
Filed: 1904-06-16
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 13,651. Budde, C. C. L. G. June 16. Preserving food, milk &c.-In sterilizing food and beverages, such as beer, milk, water, &c., by means of hydrogen peroxide, a quantity is used sufficient to make the operation proceed quickly, and excess of hydrogen peroxide is removed afterwards by the use of an insoluble body having a catalytic action, such as carbon, platinum, &c. When sterilizing beer, the operation is conducted at about 40‹ C , under pressure of carbon dioxide on the surface of the liquid, in order to prevent the escape of the carbon dioxide contained in the liquid.
Patent GB-190415833-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Preventing Waste in connection with Beer or like Pumps.
Inventor: ALLINSON GEORGE
Filed: 1904-07-16
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 15,833. Allinson, G. July 16. Beer and other beverages, drawing-off.-Drippings from beer or like pumps are caught, returned to the pump, and delivered with fresh liquid in the ordinary working of the pump. Drippings from a tap immediately above the trough B, Fig. 1, of wood lined with sheet metal &c., pass through the pipe C into the cistern E of enamelled metal, biscuit stoneware, &c., and through the sieve H. At a determined level of the waste liquid in the well G, the float M, fixed to the spindle K centered in the tube 1, Fig. 3, and guided by the socket L, which also limits its rise, raises the valve J, which allows the waste liquid to pass through the pipe 0 and the three-way cock N to the pump whenever the latter is worked. The lid D is jointed and secured to the cistern E by screw-bolts F. A. second disc valve 1<2> carried by the spindle K acts as a non- return valve. The three-way cock N may be fitted to the pump P or any convenient part of the pipe 0, and it may be used to shut off communication between the pump and cistern or to draw off the liquid through the outlet N'. In the case of a battery of pumps, one long transversely-partitioned trough may be used.
Patent GB-190416185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Preparing Bleaching Liquor.
Inventor: BARTELT FRIEDRICH LUDWIG
Filed: 1904-07-21
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 16,185. Bartelt, F. L. July 21. Bleaching bleaching-compounds; washing.-In a compact apparatus for preparing bleaching liquor for laundries &c., a tank E supported on the chamber B communicates by a pipe or pipes G, H near the bottom with an electrolytic chamber I, standing upon and communicating with a tank M. A solution of common salt, or other substance to be electrolysed, is placed in the tank E, whence it flows through the regulating-pipe G to the vessel I which contains the electrodes, which may be of any suitable construction. The tank M is to hold the liquor after the electrolysis, and the chamber B is for storing the chemicals used. Current is supplied by a small dynamo, placed in the chamber C and driven from the main shafting of the building. It is provided with suitable gearing-up arrangements if necessary. Or it may be replaced by a transformer or suitable resistances for converting a current supplied from an outside source at suitable strength. The tank E is furnished with an indicator board F, which may have marked on it the volume of liquid in the tank at various levels and the various quantities of salt which should be added to keep the solution of the correct strength. The float J, placed behind the indicator board so as to be protected from injury, works an arrangement by which, if the liquid in E gets too low, an electric bell is rung, and a switch is operated to shut off the current from the electrolytic cell. The circuits for the bell and switch are marked respectively K and L. The Provisional Specification also mentions carbon double - pole electrodes, which divide up the cell into watertight compartments, the liquid circulating through passages in the electrodes. The electrodes are furnished with insulating-caps dipping into the liquid, thereby preventing escape of chlorine.
Patent GB-190427543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: JAMES REGINALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-16
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 27,543. James, R. W., [Union Tupewriter Co.l. Dec. 16. Type-writers. - Relates to the type action and escapement mechanism of front-strike type-writers. To the frame of the machine are fixed two guideblocks 4 between which is mounted a vertical typesegment 6. Grooves are formed in the ends of the segment and in the guide-blocks to receive antifriction balls 8. The segment contains radial grooves, one for each type-bar, and these grooves are crossed at rightangles by a groove containing a curved rod 10, on which are pivoted the type-bars 11. The front ends of the type-bars rest on a segment 14 which is provided with a pad of felt or the like and is connected by bars 15 to the segment 6. Behind the segment 6 are two hangers 17, having their lower ends connected by a bar 18 containing a number of vertical slots in which are pivoted levers 21 on a rod 20. Links 22 connect the levers 21 with arms 12 on the type-bars 11. The two arms of each lever 21 are equal, and the outer levers are longer than those at the centre so that their ends lie on an arc. In the front of the base 1 are secured four rods 23, held at their ends by screw clamps 24. On the rods 23 are pivoted bellcrank levers 30, to the upper arms of which are pivoted the stems 32 of keys 33. Springs 34 connect the lower arms of the levers 30 to cross-bars 35 fixed to the.frame. Thestems 32 of the keys pass through guide-plates 36. The space-bar 37 is mounted on levers similar to the levers 30, pivoted on the front rod 23. The key-levers 30 are connected by links 39 to the lower ends of the levers 21, these links 39 converging from their front to their rear ends. Springs 40 return the type-bars 11 to their normal positions. In a modification, the links 39 are parallel and the levers 21, Fig. 7, instead of being straight, are bent towards the centre at their upper ends. The spacing-mechanism consists of a universal bar 46, which is actuated by the levers 21 and the ends of which are supported in guides 47. A rod 49 connects this bar with an arm 50 on a shaft 51 which carries a dog-rocker 52, having dogs 55, 56 which engage with an escapement wheel 56a. A spring 57 holds the shaft 51 in its normal position. The edge of the bar 46 is inclined from each end towards the centre so as to be in contact with all the levers 21. The bar 46 is bent downwards from the ends to the centre so that it is moved the same distance by all the levers 21.
Patent GB-190501002-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hat Pad.
Inventor: WILLES EMILY MARGARET ORME
Filed: 1905-01-18
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 1002. Willes, E. M. O. Jan. 18. Clothes and hat pads.-A hat pad, preferably made tapering, is covered wholly or partly with moleskin in place of velvet.
Patent GB-190509431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapour Electric Apparatus.
Filed: 1905-05-04
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 9431. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. May 4. Vacuum tubes.- A mercury or like vapour electric apparatus is provided with starting- means as shown. A filament 4, depending from the carbon anode 2, dips into mercury contained in the upper part of a glass float 8 which is situated in the mercury cathode 3. In the lower part of the float is sealed a bundle of iron wires, forming the core of an external solenoid 6. A brass tube 7 within the solenoid supports the container 1. The solenoid is connected with the supply mains through a cut-out 14, controlled by a solenoid 13 in the connexion to the anode 2. To protect the filament 4 from the starting- arc, which is formed between the cathode and the mercury in the float 8, it may be surrounded near its lower end by a tube 12 of glass or other insulating-material.
Patent GB-190512621-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Arresting Dust and other Floating Particles.
Inventor: LOWE CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-06-19
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 12,621. Lowe, C. A. June 19. Air, purifying; baffle-plate apparatus; window appliances.-A means of arresting dust and other floating particles comprises a series of moistened fabric frames (acting as depositing surfaces) which are slid into position in a casing so as to be readily removable for cleansing purposes. Figs. 2 and 3 show apparatus which is intended to occupy the space disclosed when the bottom sash of a window is opened. Curved reticulated or perforated plates C<1> covered with coarse woven fabric engage the bent ends of plates D slidingly inserted in curved frames B. The frames are alternately and oppositely disposed, and are preferably soldered to the inside of the casing A. The plates C<1> may be horizontal or inclined. Supplementary baffle-plates E may be soldered to the casing, or may be pivoted thereto so as to close, if desired, the openings A'. Damping-liquid is supplied to the fabric by capillary action from a tank having a hinged top F<1> and a strip of felt or like absorbent J cemented to its underside. Felt strips K are cemented to the outside of the casing to form a tight joint with the window frame. The meeting- rails of the sashes are rendered dust-proof by a board with a felted edge.
Patent GB-190512984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Underclearers or "Flukers" for Spinning and Twisting Machines.
Inventor: WILLIAMS THOMAS DAINS
Filed: 1905-06-23
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 12,984. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. June 22. Switches, electro-magnetic, used in are lamps. A solenoid 45 has a movable core consisting of a tube 50 and disk 51. Supported by an insulating plug 55 in the upper end of the tube is a rod 56, which passes through a second plug 57 in a fixed tube 54 of magnetic material, and carries a carbon contact 58, adapted to engage springs 62. These are carried by a plate 60 attached to the upper end of the solenoid. The core is connected to one member of a dash-pot 53, and is partly supported by a spring 59<1>, bearing against adjustable nuts 59 on the rod. The contact-piece 58 is preferably screwed on the rod so as to be adjustable.
Patent GB-190517546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: MELLING JAMES
Filed: 1905-08-30
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 17,546. Melling, J. Aug. 30. Athletic boots; heel protectors; slipping, preventing.-Relates to a device for attachment to the heel of a boot or shoe to prevent slipping, being particu!arly for use with golfing boots. It consists of an india-rubber, leather, or hke pad c, preferably of oval shape, and a metal or other plate e. The plate is formed with lugs g, which are turned over the heel as shown. Preferably there are three of these lugs, one at the back and the other two at the front part of the sides. By removal of the screw through the back lug and rotation of the plate down about the other two screws, the pad can be turned round when worn.
Patent GB-190520702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Driving and Back-pedalling Brake Mechanism for Velocipedes.
Inventor: SCHAAD-VOEGELI ADAM
Filed: 1905-10-12
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 20,702. Voegeli, A. Schaad-. Oct. 12. Clutches.-In a velocipede free-wheel hub with back-pedalling brake, the parts are so arranged that ready access may be made to the clutch and brake. The sprocket-wheel is mounted on a screw-threaded sleeve 16 pressed towards the left by a spring 14, and, on commencing to drive, the sleeve moves inwards until ratchet teeth 17 engage teeth on the part 4 to turn the hub. On free wheeling, the sleeve is disengaged from the hub and teeth 19 on the opposite end of the sleeve become engaged with a fixed disk 21, so that, on back-pedalling, the sprocket-wheel moves inwards into contact with a conical brake ring 9 upon the hub. If desired, the brake ring may be carried by the sprocketwheel to engage a recess in the hub A collar 22 upon the sleeve 16 limits the displacement of the spocket-wbeel towards the right and so prevents friction between the lateral surfaces of the disk 21 and the wheel.
Patent GB-190521135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coke-ovens.
Inventor: KLOENNE WILHELM
Filed: 1905-10-18
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 21,135. Kl÷nne, W. Oct. 18. Coke ovens.-Relates to improvements in horizontal coke ovens, having vertical heating-channels in which the draught may be alternated, the oven being at the same time kept constantly heated. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal vertical section of the oven, on the line 1-2. Fig. 3, Fig. 3 being a horizontal section on the line 7-8, Fig. 1. Vertical channels f, h open above into a horizontal chamber g. The channels f communicate below by the openings e, with an horizontal chamber d. The channels h communicate with the horizontai chamber d' by the openings e'. On either side of the chambers d, d' are arranged longitudinal floor channels, one k of which communicates by openings i with the vertical channels h and by a flue l with the regenerator R. the other k<1> communicating by openings i<1> with the vertical channels f and by a flue l<1> with the regenerator R'. Gas for heating may be supplied tc the chamber d by a pipe a, or to the chamber d' by a pipe b. In practice, the gas is derived alternately from the pipes a, b. The supply of gas from the pipe b being cut off, gas enters the chamber d from the pipe a, and passes through the openings e to the channels f. The air necessary for combustion is forced into the regenerator R', and passes through the flue l<1> and openings i<1> to the channels f. The products of combustion pass along the channel g, through the channels h, openings i, and flue l, to the regenerator R and then to the chimney. Alternately, the gas-supply pipe b is opened, the pipe a being closed. At the same time, air for combustion is foresd through the regenerator R, and the products of combustion removed through the regenerator R'. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 19U2, to Specification No. 9087, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Fuel, manufacture of].]
Patent GB-190523204-A (GB)
Title: Telescoping Case for Umbrellas.
Inventor: SCHOON-CORBITZTHAL EGON VON
Filed: 1905-11-11
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 23,204. Corbitzthal, E. von Schoon-. Nov. 11. Cases.-The casing for an umbrella or the like consists of tapered telescoping tubes a, having flanges e to prevent separation of the tubes on closing. The casing is held open by the chain b. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 848, A.D. 1880, and No 11,512, A.D. 1894.]
Patent GB-190604931-A (GB)
Title: An Electric Horn.
Inventor: CHALAS LEON
Filed: 1906-02-28
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 4931. Chalas, L., RÚquillart, E., and Contal C. March 3, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Electrically-operated plate vibrators.-An electric horn is sounded by operation of a steel diaphragm d by means of a trembling armature 6 controlled by an electro-magnet a. The current passes from a binding-screw 10 through the electro-magnet a, which may be straight or curved, through the spring armature 6 and a contact-breaker 7, and out at an adjustable screw 8. A rod e, which moves freely longitudinally and is placed between the armature 6 and the diaphragm d so as to maintain a slight tension on the spring armature, transmits the vibrations of the latter to the diaphragm.
Patent GB-190620465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery, or Apparatus, for the Manufacture of Collapsable Boxes.
Inventor: ROSE WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-09-14
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 20,465. Rose, W., and Rose, H. Sept. 14. Box-making machines.-Relates to machinery or apparatus of the character described in Specification No. 8397, A.D. 1902, for making collapsible boxes. The material is led from a roll, carried either by the main frame or by an adjustable independent frame, between punching-dies 7, 7<a>, 8, 8<a>, Fig. 3, carried in a frame slidable in guides 9. The part 11 carrying the male dies is depressed against the action of springs 15 by rods 13 actuated from tappets, while the whole frame is moved by means of an eccentric, thus cutting out the holes 23, Fig. 16, and the parts 25<a>. The dies are laterally adjustable to cut blanks of different sizes, being held in slots by bolts and nuts 73. The material is then cut along the lines 31 by knives 29, Fig. 9, as it passes between rollers 26, 27. Scoring-blades 34, Fig. 7, held between disks 36, 37 then form the scored lines 39. In both cases the blades are adjustable by means of clamping-screws 38 and slots 75. Blades 42, 44, Fig. 11, held in grooves in the roller 41, then score the blanks at 43 and cut off the foremost blank along the line 45. The blank is next caused to travel over angular guide-rails 48, Fig. 2, and a trough-shaped guide 49 in which is an endless belt 50, the tab 25 being made adhesive by a wheel 51. The side portions of the blank are raised by the vertical extensions 53 and folded down by stationary helical folders 54, 55 on the guide-rails 48, which are laterally adjustable. The blanks then successively pass between pressing-rollers to a stacking-device similar in construction to that described in the before-mentioned Specification
Patent GB-190620503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Chimney Pots
Inventor: WATKINS THOMAS
Filed: 1906-09-15
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 20,503. Watkins, T. Sept. 15. Chimney tops.-Four cast-metal or clay slabs or plates are fitted together as shown in Fig. III, and each is provided with an aperture, protected by a hood F, for the admission of air. Two opposite faces are made with their longer edges parallel for about one-third of their length from the top, as shown in Fig. IV, and a notch A is then formed in the sides, the remainder of the length being tapered outwards to the base. The other two faces are made with their longer edges parallel for about two-thirds of their length from the bottom, as shown in Fig. II, the remainder being tapered to the top and notches B being formed so as to receive the corresponding notches A of the other faces. Ribs C may be formed on the inside of the plates, as shown, so as to form stops for the edges of the plates when they are put together. The plates may be numbered consecutively, preferably on the hoods F, to facilitate identification.
Patent GB-190629377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Calculating Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-12-24
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 29,377. Boult, A. J., [P÷thig, R., and Renner, P.]. Dec. 24. Calculating-apparatus.-Relates to multiplying. machines of the "Thomas" type, the improvements being in the arrangement of the numeral-wheels. and quotient-wheels, in the reversing-mechanism, and in the provision of two extra numeral-wheels actuated only by transfer from the lower wheels. Fig. 1 shows the machine with the hinged table A thrown back, and Fig. 4 shows a section with the table in place. The numeral-wheels 15 bear the double set of figures 9 .... 0.... 9 in two colours, and their shafts 14 are mounted transversely and parallel to the table A. Each setting-pinion shaft 8 carries two toothed wheels 16, 17, the latter of which gears with a wheel 19 carrying another toothed wheel 20 on a pin 21. The sliding sleeve 23 on each shaft 14 carries a pinion 18 which gears with either of the pinions 16, 20 forming the reversing-gear. A cross-bar engages all the sleeves 23, and is shifted by a single lever to reverse the machine. Each transfer tooth 47 is carried by a sleeve 45 slidable on the shaft 4 of the stepped controlling-roller 3. When a ten is to be transferred, a projection 43 on the numeral-wheel 15 rocks a lever 44, thus sliding the sleeve 45 and transfer tooth 47 into position. The continued rotation of the shaft 4 causes the tooth 47 to effect the transfer. The sleeve 45 is held in either position by a double spring-detent 54 engaging either of the grooves 48. A cam-surface 51 on the sleeve 45 engages with a fixed pin 52 to re-set the sleeve. The quotient-wheels 39 are mounted with toothed wheels 35 on shafts 34 parallel to the shafts 14. A tooth 40 on the extreme shaft 4 operates the quotient-wheels through the gear 41, 42. The numeral-wheels and quotient-wheels are positioned by detents 38 holding the toothed wheels 36, 37. The numeral-wheels have flanges projecting through the casing A to enable the wheels to be turned by hand. The resetting-means for the numeral-wheels and quotient-wheels consists of the usual bars 27, 28, Figs. 4 and 5, and cams 31, 32, on the counter spindle, the bars being slidable in carriers 33 suspended from the table A. Two extra numeralwheels are provided and remain on the left of the extreme left stepped roller 3 when the table A is in its extreme right-hand position, and thus serve only for receiving transferred numbers.
Patent GB-190629394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Arc Lamps
Inventor: JABURG HENDRICUS JOHANNES JACO
Filed: 1906-12-24
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 29,394. Jaburg, H. J. J. Dec. 24. Arc lamps.-Downwardly-convergent electrodes 3, 4, one of which is supported by a refractory stop 12, are guided respectively by a single rod and pair of rods 2, and are connected by a rod 13 on one holder 5 and an oblong eye on the other. At starting, a shunt solenoid 14 raises its hollow core 16 and, by means of a spring 17 and verticallyguided rod 18, lifts a guide-plate 21 so as to tilt the carbon 4 and rub it against the other carbon, ashes being thus removed. A series solenoid 22 then separates contacts 24, 26 and cuts out the shunt solenoid and a resistance 29 in series therewith. The plate 21 in falling separates the carbons and closes a slot 11 in a base-plate 7. An open glass cylinder 9 surrounds the arc.
Patent GB-190702353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Aeronautical Machines.
Inventor: LUCAS EDWIN
Filed: 1907-01-30
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 2353. Lucas, E. Jan. 30. Aerial machines without aerostats aeroplanes; cars; steering.-The aerial machine is supported by planes which are adjustable for steering, and is driven by a screw propeller at the rear of the machine. The body of the machine consists of a .boat shaped framework A, B, covered with canvas &c. and divided by an horizontal partition D on which the aeronaut lies. The aeroplanes H are formed with a front rib I tapering in thickness towards the end and bent rearwardly at the middle. The rear ends of the ribs are connected by a distance-piece, mounted on a curved spring and pivoted at J to the frame B. A flexible wire L connects the ends of the rib I and supports a number of ribs K on which the canvas &c. forming the aeroplane is secured. The planes are connected together in pairs, and are tilted about the longitudinal axis of the machine by cords secured to the tips. The forward ends of the planes are connected by springs M, Fig. 2, to the body at or near the centre of gravity of the machine, and the upward movement of the front of the planes is limited by frames N. The propeller is mounted on a shaft E and has large radial blades, the pitch of which can be adjusted by screwed rods G connecting the blades. The tips of the blades are connecced by a hoop surrounding the propeller.