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Patent GB-190409927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Muffles or Furnaces for Annealing and like purposes.
Inventor: SMALLWOOD ALFRED
Filed: 1904-04-30
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 9927. Smallwood, A. April 30. Annealing - furnaces or muffles.-A muffle or furnace for annealing or similarly treating tubes, sheets, rods, and other metal articles, and glass, pottery, &c., is built with a firebrick or like partition in the combustion chamber, which partition, becoming incandescent, assists in igniting the unburnt gases passing from the grate to or round the annealing- chamber. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the roof or partition F of the combustion chamber B is formed with protuberances C, which break up the stream of unburnt gases and mix them with the oxygen, and similar blocks are placed in the cavities b<1>, Fig. 2, near the roof of the annealing- chamber H, to conduct into it the heat of the gases rising into the cavities through the openings 2, 1. The flues 4, Fig. 1, may be closed by dampers, and the flues 5 opened to conduct the furnace gases round the chamber H and into the flue 6, the openings 7, 8 being closed to conduct the heated gases along the roof of the annealing- chamber. Thence they may be led, as shown in Fig. 6, into the flue B' of an adjacent annealing- furnace, and so on into a third. In the modification shown on the left-hand side of Fig. 6, a supplementary flue E is formed between the roof F of the combustion chamber and the floor of the annealing-chamber H.
Patent GB-190411157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heaters, De-aerators and Dirt Separators, for the Feed Water or Steam Boilers
Inventor: DALES JOHN HANDSLEY
Filed: 1904-05-14
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 11,157. Dales, J. H., and Braithwaite, C. C. May 14. Plug cocks; cleaning valves and cocks.-Relates to apparatus for heating and purifying feedwater for steam boilers. Fig. 2 shows the construction of air-escape valves. The hole 4 in the plug 3 is contracted at the centre and is regulated by a tapered pin 2. By means of a handle 5, the plug can be moved to and fro for the removal of scale or fur.
Patent GB-190413908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Producing Electric Arcs from Alternating Currents also applicable for Rectifying Alternating Currents.
Inventor: WEINTRAUB EZECHIAL
Filed: 1904-06-20
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 13,908. Weintraub, E. June 20, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Arc lamps.-Lamps are specially arranged for alternating currents, and are applicable as rectifiers. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement for a single alternating current, Two electrodes 3, 4 are connected tc the supply conductors 1, 2, and a third electrode 5 is connected to these conductors through inductances 7,8. The electrodes 3,4 are made of copper, titanium carbide, or a non-arcing metal, so that an arc is not struck between them. The electrode 5 may be made of an oxide or carbide, such as mag. netite or titanium carbide. Uni-direction arcs flow to the electrode 5, the inductances 7, 8 maintaining the flow, and the rectified current may be utilized in apparatus connected between the electrode 5 and the point 6, as shown by the cross. The arrangement is applicable as a lamp for use with lowfrequency currents. The same principle may be employed with polyphase currents, Fig. 2 showing a three-phase system.
Patent GB-190416231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Retort Charging Machines.
Inventor: BOLLE CARL
Filed: 1904-07-22
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 16,231. BollÚ, C., [Eitle, C.]. July 22. Gas retorts.-In retort-charging machines of the kind described in Specification No. 23,008, A.D. 1903, in which the coal is supplied to a propelling- apparatus by lateral channels on both sides thereof, the vanes of the propellers, of which there may be two or more, are provided with lateral sectorshaped walls c. These walls partially and intermittently cover the outlet openings of the lateral supply channels h, and so regulate the admission of coal. The front part d of the delivery shoot is hinged, its bottom a being in-the form of a slide on which is fixed a wedge-shaped saddle b. During the charging-operation, the slide is pushed forwards into the retort mouth, coal being admitted from the hopper i by withdrawing a sliding plate k. The saddle b divides the stream of coal and causes it to settle in a trough-shaped layer, higher at the sides than the middle. The side walls of the delivery shoot are prolonged up to the mouth of the retort, so that, during the charging, flames can escape only in an upward direction, thus preventing inconvenience and injury to the stokers. When the charging is complete, the slide a is drawn back and the shoot turned up. In this position, the slide prevents the air current caused by the continued rotation of the propeller from flowing into the retort.
Patent GB-190422777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Lamps for Motor Cars and the like
Inventor: RUSSELL SIDNEY
Filed: 1904-10-22
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 22,777. Russell, S. Oct. 22. Carriage lamps. - The oil container C, Fig. 1, is attached to the lamp body L by screw pins d' on the container engaging right-angled slots b<1> in the lamp body and secured thereto by a thumb-nut d<1>, Figs. 1 and 3, and a locking-nut d<2>. The securing-device is preferably used on one side of the lamp in conjunction with the spring catch, described in Specification No. 11,131, A.D. 1904, on the other.
Patent GB-190425469-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Gear for Arresting Miners' Cages at Severance of Winding Rope, or Bridle Chains, and for Preventing Accidents from Overwinding.
Inventor: TRICK WILLIAM DAVID
Filed: 1904-11-23
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 25.469. Trick, W. D., and Eadon, G. Nov. 23. Mine cage fittings; safety suspending or retaining apparatus; overwinding, preventing. - Safety-suspending apparatus and means for preventing overwinding are described. The cage carries eight forked arms 1 connected in pairs by rods 3. The lower arm of each pair is pivoted to end-plates 13 extending downwards from the cage platform 11, which stands above the lower portion of the cage framing 12, while the upper arms are connected to end-plates 14 situated above the main body of the cage. Antifriction rollers 4 extending between the forks of the levers 1 are normally held clear of the guide-ropes. If any of the winding-attachments break, the weight of the cage, assisted by the springs 10 on the rods 3, forces down the levers 1, thereby causing the rollers to grip the guide ropes. For prevention of overwinding, the bridle chains are attached to locking-plates 30, Fig. 7, which slide in a socket 29 fixed to the side-plates 18. A crosshead 25, which slides in a vertical slot 26, has vertical pins 27, which engage holes in the locking-plates and socket, thereby normally maintaining the connection between the cage and winding-gear On overwinding occurring, the upper ends of pivoted levers shown at 19, 20 are forced apart by striking the inclined under surface of pivoted stop blocks and thus raise the crosshead 25, to which they are connected at their counterweighted ends by a pin 23, against the action of a spring 32 or a suitable yoke. This withdraws the pins 27 and releases the bridlechains from the cage, which is at once gripped by the levers of the safety-suspending apparatus. By unlocking and raising the pivoted stop blocks, the bridle chains can be adjusted in position again.
Patent GB-190508060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Web Printing Machines
Inventor: WILSON GEORGE ASHLEY
Filed: 1905-04-15
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 8060. Wilson, G. A. April 15. Rotary machines; folding paper.-A rotary webprinting machine is arranged with two or more printing-sets c, d, e, f disposed about a centre g, and with two longitudinal formers j, k stoping in the same direction and in line between the printing-sets and in conjunction with cutting and folding appliances p, q, which thus both deliver at the same side of the machine whileavoiding multiplication of tapes, rollers, &c. All the webs may be led to one former, as webs n, o over a roller r and down with webs l, m to the forrrier j ; or three webs may be led to one former, and one web b the other former ; or any printing-set may be rendered inoperative.
Patent GB-190508722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BURKE WILLIAM PETER
Filed: 1905-04-25
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 8722. Burke, W. P. April 25. Gas and like engines.-Two-stroke-cycle engines which receive a charge of gas or vapour during the compression stroke, at the end of which air at a very high pressure is admitted to burn the charge gradually, and from which the residual products are expelled through a port 10 by steam generated in the cylinder by a jet of water entering through the pipe z, and directed towards the cylinder end, and improved as follows: The gas is compressed by a pump b, and the air by a pump e; the air is stored in a reservoir. The governor controls a valve o in the delivery pipe of the pump b and the water pump and air valve r by means of a sliding cam s. The engine may be compounded, or the exhaust may expand further in a turbine. The cylinder may be provided with the adjunct described in Specification No. 26,006, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190510649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in of relating to Lasts.
Inventor: CREESE WALTER
Filed: 1905-05-22
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 10,649. Creese, W. May 22. Grant of Patent refused. Lasts.-The two parts 1, 2 of a hinged last are automatically locked in their extended position by a lever 5, which is pivoted to the heel part 2 and is arranged to pass through a slotted plate 10 into an opening 9 in the toe part 1. When the last is collapsed, the upper edge of the lever 5 is held in contact with the top of the slot 11 in the plate 10 by a spring-pressed pin 12, but, when the last is opened out, a detent 14 in the front end of the lever engages the plate 10, and locks the two parts of the last, as shown. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 4965, A.D. 1901.]
Patent GB-190510739-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Means for use in Notifying an Excess or Fall in the Pressure of Air, or other Gas, Above or Below a Predetermined Pressure, or for use in Notifying an Excess Above One Predetermined Pressure and a Fall Below another Predetermined Pressure.
Inventor: CARNEGIE DAVID
Filed: 1905-05-23
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 10,739. Carnegie, D. May 23. Pressure gauges. -Relates to apparatus for notifying the rise or fall of pressure above or below predetermined points, and particularly. adapted for use in connexion with the air blast for furnaces. A U-tube a, a<1> is enclosed within a suitable casing c, the limb a<1> being in communication with the furnace blast. A regulator B, carrying terminal points j, j<1>, can be adjusted t any desired position on the limb a, the points j, j<1> being in electric connexion with the terminals r, s, respectively. An ebonite float D, carrying a mercury cup E, rises and falls with its liquid in the tube, and; when the predetermined maximum pressure is attained, the mercury in the cup completes the circuit, sounding an alarm. For a maximum and minimum alarm, a float and terminals are placed in each limb of the tube.
Patent GB-190512177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Presses.
Inventor: PHILIPP KARL OTTO
Filed: 1905-06-10
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 12,177. Philipp, K. O. June 10. Stamping. - Relates to that class of press having a membrane between the metal being pressed and the pressure fluid, which is used for dentistry purposes, and consists in means for holding the edge of the membrane fast at all times. Fig. 1 shows the press in which the body a containing the conical mould b is secured to the cover d, the upper part of the body being formed conical to engage with a corresponding surface on the cover for the purpose of preventing the cover and body from expanding under pressure. The membrane f is secured by means of a ring g made in segments and screwed to a plate h. This plate is preferably revolubly mounted on the nut k, which is screwed into the lower end of the neck l and formed with a keyhole k<1>. The plunger is advanced by means of a screw engaging with a nut n. The body is tapered towards the bottom and left open as at b<2>.
Patent GB-190513592-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine Adapted for Cutting Grinding and Washing Materials for Paper Manufacture
Inventor: WURSTER CASIMIR
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 13,592. Wurster, C. July 9, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Mills and apparatus.-Relates to a kneading or pulping machine capable of performing the operations of the half-stuff rag-engine and of the whole-stuff rag-engine on straw, half-cellulose, wood boiled with soda, steamed wood, rags, waste paper, and the like, and also of washing rags in a counter current. Rotating in a trough a are two shafts b, c provided at the feeding end with stirrers d and in the other part of the trough with arms or disks e having blunt projections g for grinding the material and sharp-edged projections f for cutting it. The edges of the disks e may be notched for scooping up the material. The shaft b is adjustable so that two grinding-surfaces g or two cutting-surfaces f can be brought together as desired. Other forms of arms or disks for cutting or grinding are described. One rotating shaft may be used, in which case ribs attached to the side of the trough, and having sharp and blunt projections, take the place of the arms or disks on the second shaft. For washing rags, the water is supplied by a pipe k and leaves the trough through a sieve l, the end of the trough being made removable for this purpose.
Patent GB-190516198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti-vibrating Frames for Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: MOWAT JOHN
Filed: 1905-08-09
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 16,198. Mowat, J., and MacKinnon, J. Aug. 9. Incandescent gas lamps and burners ; street and like lamps ; anti-vibration devices.-The mixing- tube A is carried in a ring B by a wire frame C resting on the base D of the lantern, short rubber sleeves E being provided at the springy ends of the wires. In a modification, the wire frame is hung from a central opening in the reflector, which is usually placed at the top of the lantern.
Patent GB-190520034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Window Sashes.
Inventor: KYDD DAVID
Filed: 1905-10-04
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 20,034. Kydd, D. Oct. 4. Drawings to Specification. Window blinds.-A spring blind is mounted below and attached to the bottom sash of a hinged- and-sliding window in order to cover the aperture which would otherwise be left when the widow is opened. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 16,397, A.D. 1894, and No. 12,655, A.D. 1903.]
Patent GB-190523566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Generation of Steam in Submarine Boats.
Filed: 1905-11-16
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 23,566. Akt.-Ges. Maschinenfabriken von Escher, Wyss, & Co. Nov. 18, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Submarine vessels are propelled by steam-engines, both on and below the surface of the water. The steam is supplied by generators burning gaseous fuel (hydrogen and oxygen), the products of combustion being condensed by direct contact with the surrounding water. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 was accompanied by drawings, and describes a submarine vessel having a double-hull the crosssections of which are of triangular form with rounded corners. The space between the hulls is divided into compartments, which are used for ballast and liquid fuel. Gaseous fuel is stored in pipes surrounding the inner hull. Rudders are provided at the fore end of the boat operated automatically from a pendulum actuating valvegear of a steam cylinder. A detachable keel is also fitted to the vessel. The liquid fuel in the tanks is replaced as used by water. The above and several other minor details are described but do not form the subject-matter of the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190601808-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Table and Mangle
Inventor: BRADFORD WILLIAM LITLER
Filed: 1906-01-24
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 1 8 0 8. Bradford, W. L. Jan. 24. Ma n g l i n g-machines.-In a combined table and mangle, the mangle is secured to a table top a centrally pivoted to the top stays b<1> of the uprights b. The sides of one half of the table top are cut away to allow it to be revolved between the top stays. The table is secured in the position shown by a bolt at c, and in the reversed position by a bolt through the stud d.
Patent GB-190606187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for Moulding Sinks, Fluted Drainer Sinks, Slop Dishes, Quarries, Seat Blocks, Building Blocks, Saddle Tiles, and the like.
Inventor: WHITEHEAD CLAUDE
Filed: 1906-03-14
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 6187. Whitehead, C. March 14. Moulding baths, corbels, building- blocks, saddle tiles, drainage and other sinks, troughs, mangers, earthenware pipes, and drainage gullies.- Clay is fed in at the opening E and forced up by the piston C of the steam cylinder B. The chamber F and the mould G being full at the start, the article is thus formed in the space G<2> between the core J and the lining H. A wire then cuts off the material in the mould from that in the chamber F, a board is introduced into the division and the core and mould raised. To separate the mould from the article formed, levers V are swung over the loose ends of rods S bearing against the liner so that this is prevented from rising with the mould. The levers V then being turned out of the way, the mould rising farther contacts with bolts Z on the rods S and lifts them so that the linings also can be removed. According to the Provisional Specification, valves may be used to introduce air between the mould and its contents so that they will not rise together.
Patent GB-190606981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Animal Traps.
Inventor: IRELAND MAURICE EDWARD
Filed: 1906-03-23
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 6981. Ireland, M. E. March 23. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Traps.-Relates to a trap of the guillotine type for catching or killing animals, especially mice and rats. The blade b, furnished with teeth or spikes or modified to catch the animal without killing it, moves on two guides g round which are coiled springs s, and beneath it is a spiked or toothed threshold t. The blade is supported by a link m attached to a lever l, the other end of which is retained by a notch d on a pivoted platform r having an adjustable counterpoise w. An apron a of sacking or the like covers the platform r, on which corn or other bait may be placed. The mechanism is enclosed by a fixed shell x and a detachable or hinged hood k and hinged wing pieces y, one on each side of the lever l.
Patent GB-190608709-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Steam Turbine.
Inventor: STEIN REGINALD CHARLES
Filed: 1906-04-11
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 8709. Stein, R. C. April 11. Screw motors. - Spiral passages c are formed round the outside of a hollow tapered drum a which is revoluble in a casing b. Steam is admitted by a suitably inclined port e<1>, passes through the motor, and exhausts at f<1>. A set of spiral passages d having opposite inclination is arranged inside the drum for reversing. Separate inlet and exhaust passages e<2>, f are provided. Leakage is prevented by an adjustable joint g and grooves e<3> in the casing.
Patent GB-190609889-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Preparing Easily Soluble Iron Albumenate and Durable Iron Albumenate Solutions.
Inventor: LAVES ERNST
Filed: 1906-04-27
Granted: 1907-04-27
Abstract: 9889. Laves, E. April 27. Medicinal preparations.-Soluble iron albumenate is prepared by mixing ordinary iron albumenate with iron oxide saccharate or with a mixture of iron hydroxide and sugar. The solution is made by dissolving in water and spirits of wine.
Patent GB-190612216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Control of Engine Valves which are Closed by the Engine itself, particularly applicable to Steam Steering Engines
Filed: 1906-05-25
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 1 2 , 2 1 6 . Siemens Bros. & Co., and Wright, H. May 25. Valves, reversing; starting and stopping.-The rotary controlling-valve f of a steering or other engine is finally closed by means of a lever o connected to a solenoid m, the exciting-current of which passes through a contact-maker l, k on the valveactuating spindle a. When the spindle a is turned, the current is first broken and then the lug c engages one 'of two lugs on the valve spindle and opens the valve. The steam may be finally out off by an auxiliary stop valve g<1> opened by a spring p and closed by the solenoid m<1> operated as above.
Patent GB-190612355-A (GB)
Title: A Pincushion for Fitters Use in Dressmaking
Inventor: CURTEIS GEORJANA BERTHA
Filed: 1906-05-28
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 12,355. Curteis, G. B. May 28. Pincushions. - A pincushion a, held in a perforated cupshaped holder b, is attached to the wrist by a spring band clip c.
Patent GB-190619617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hat Displaying Stands.
Inventor: JOHNS ALFRED DAN
Filed: 1906-09-03
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 19,617. Johns, A. D. Sept. 3. Displaying.-Hats are displayed at a suitable angle on a stand, comprising of a resilient metallic band 1 having a number of lugs 2 on which the rim of the hat may rest. The band 1 is attached to telescopic bars 3, 4 which may be clamped together by means of a screw 6. The bar 4 is turned vertically down near the centre of the band 1, and is attached to the forked cap 8 by a setscrew 9. An internal screw 10 is utilized to attach the device to display standards. According to the Provisional Specification, a quadrant plate is attached to the bar 4 and has a series of notches at its edge to engage with a pin on the supporting- stand for the purpose of securing the hat at the desired angle.
Patent GB-190620817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to War Ships and Armour therefor.
Inventor: CREASE JOHN FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-09-19
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 20,817. Crease, J. F. Sept. 19. Armour and armourplating.-The lower side portions of a war-ship down to a level with the keel are protected by armour, in the construction of which aluminium is used. This construction enables the inward bulging strains caused by submarine explosions to be withstood without unduly increasing the weight of the ship. The armour-plating is composite, and consists of alternate plates d<1>, d<3> formed of aluminium or of an aluminium alloy with a high percentage of aluminium, and plates d<2>, d<4> of steel. Between the plates are layers of waterproof insulating- material. Longitudinal bulkheads of this construction are also fitted to war-ships. Specification No. 7808, A.D. 1896, is referred to.