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Patent GB-190404516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Foldable Supports for Plants and the like.
Inventor: LARSSON OLOF JOHAN
Filed: 1904-02-23
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 4516. Larsson, O. J. Feb. 23. Plants, supporting.-A support for plants and the like has a stem 1, preferably of iron wire and fork-shaped, with two loops 2 connected by a bend 5. An adjustable ring 3 passes through the two loops, and has a projection 4 between them, which, pressing against the loop 5, supports the ring horizontally. When not in use, the ring is turned over to be flat against the stem.
Patent GB-190404635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Surgical Trusses
Inventor: BATEMAN ARTHUR DRUMMOND
Filed: 1904-02-25
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 4635. Bateman, A. D. Feb. 25. Trusses.-In a surgical truss, the pad is formed of several parts with the substitution of laces and laceholes in the different parts for permanent stitching. The webbing cover 2, of the spring waistband 1, Fig. 13, is stitched to a piece of woollen felt which forms the padding of the innerside of the spring band. The pad, Fig. 12, is built up of the following parts, viz., the woollen felt outer cover 4 ; the pad plate 5 of aluminium or like metal, which is riveted through the thigh strap 3 ; the woollen felt.6 ; the piece 7 cut with a bed to contain the egg-shaped india-rubber pad 8 containing wool and atmospheric air ; and finally the outer cover 9 which is laced over on to the piece 4.
Patent GB-190405447-A (GB)
Title: Ballast Compartments for Submarine Boats.
Inventor: LAKE SIMON
Filed: 1904-03-05
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 5447. Lake, S. March 5. Submarine vessels; ballasting.-In order to prevent shifting, water ballast is contained in tanks 2, 3 each having a movable partition 5 connected to a rod 6, which passes through a stuffing- box 7 and guide 8, in which it may be clamped by a screw operated by a handle 11. Three ballast compartments are shown separated by storage-cell compartments 4. The middle compartment 2 is, preferably, cylindrical, and its partition 5 is packed by a cup-leather. The partitions of the compartments 3 are connected to the bottom by bellows. Water is pumped into these compartments by means of a pump 15, which communicates with them by pipes 14 closed by cocks 16. A three-way cock 22 in the pipe 21 allows the upper part of the compart. ment 2 to communicate either with the living quarters of the boat, or with the reservoir of compressed air 25. A valve 18, operated by a handle 20, permits the escape of water from the tanks.
Patent GB-190411624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Air Cushions, Beds or the like.
Inventor: KATZENSTEIN EMIL
Filed: 1904-05-20
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 11,624. Katzenstein, E. May 20. Berths.-A supporting-surface for an air cushion or mattress suitable for use on ships consists of a piece of fabric b loosely suspended in a frame a and having parts c which permit of lateral motion. The air cushion d is of such a form that it readily fits in the depression in its support ; it is inflated by means of a valve e inserted through the fabric, and may be covered by a cushion g. The fabric is retained in position by clamping its doubled edge between parts a, i of the frame by screwing these parts together. A beading l may be added to conceal the heads of the screws.
Patent GB-190418293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controllers for Electrically Operated Capstans and the like
Inventor: SCOTT WILLIAM HARDING
Filed: 1904-08-23
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 18,293. Scott, W. H. Aug. 23. Motors, controlling.-Relates to the construction, operation, and arrangement of the various switches and devices appertaining to controllers of the relay type for electrically-operated capstans and the like. The auxiliary controller X controls the operation of the reverser AB, the resistance switches 1-7, the overload device F, and the no-load and safety device G. The reverser. Fig. 2, has four magnets a arranged in pairs to rock the switch to give the desired direction of rotation in such a wav as forcibly to hold off the other contacts. This is effected by the slotted link C and pins c. To prevent the resistances operated by the relay magnets 1-7 from being operated too quickly, either the contacts D, E may be provided with dash-pots or equivalent devices, or a time-switch, Fig. 3, with a dash-pot e is arranged on each pair of the reverser relays, which switch is in circuit with the next relay through the contacts M. The other relay magnet coils 3-7 are preferably connected across the motor armature, and so adjusted that they are successively brought into action according to the voltage across the armature. The final relay switches 6, 7, which are liable to shortcircuit the starting-resistances, may also be provided with time switches. The armature f of the overload device, Fig. 4, can break the current operating the relays at L, so as either to break the motor circuit or introduce resistance therein as shown in Fig. 1. The current at which the armature f falls is adjusted so that hunting is prevented, the action being automatic. The coil G of the overload and safety device is in series with two sets of lamps H, and closes, by the switch J, the circuit of the reverser and the first part of the relay switches. When both resistances H are in series, the armature of the magnet G is down, but is raised when one of them is short-circuited and can then be retained by both resistances in series. In the ' off ' position the plate K short-circuits one resistance, and during starting the resistances are in series and the switch J remains closed. The result of this is that failure of the voltage from any cause necessitates moving the controller B to the ' off' position, and prevents damage to the motor.
Patent GB-190419124-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Fan Apparatus Adapted for Circulating and Cooling the Air, in the Compartments of Railway, Tramway and other Vehicles, and the Compartments of Ships.
Inventor: TAYLOR EDWIN CARLISLE
Filed: 1904-09-05
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 19,124. Taylor, E. G. Sept. 5. Ventilating.-Relates to an apparatus for ventilating moving vehicles. In one form, a casing B having flared ends M is attached to the roof A, and its ends are closed by doors D, D', which can be opened against the action of springs G by means of cords E. A fan C is mounted in the casing B on a spindle H, which passes through into the compartment to be ventilated, where it carries another fan J enclosed in an open casing K preferably of wirework. Only one pair of doors, either D or D<1>, is open at a time so that, as the vehicle moves, the current of air passing through the casing rotates the fan 0, causing the fan J to rotate and produce a circulation of the air in the compartment, the extent of which can be regulated by the further opening or closing of the doors.
Patent GB-190419643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spindles for Spinning Machines.
Inventor: POTTER JAMES CHARLES
Filed: 1904-09-12
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 19,643. Potter, J. C. Sept. 12. Spindle apparatus.-Relates to improvements on the invention for lessening the vibration of spindles, described in Specification No. 14,471, A.D. 1 9 0 3 . The bolster A is pressed downwards by the spring H acting on the rod D, which has a hemispherical head d bearing in a cup b<1> in the sleeve B. The sleeve B is secured to the lower part a of the bolster A by the pin C. To impede the lateral vibrations of the bolster, the bolster-case F is partly filled with mercury or other heavy liquid. The spindle may be lubricated by the oil cup f<2>, which is placed below the level of the pulley I, or by removing the cup K and filling it with oil. The oil from the cup K passes upwards through small holes in the bottom f of the bolster-case. The part k of the cup K forms an oil-tight joint with the tapered end f<5> of the bolster case. The spring H may be changed for anotber by removing the pin d' and washer G. A felt or other washer E may be placed beneath the head d of the rod D. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the end of the rod D is loosely guided in the recess k<l>.
Patent GB-190422403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Brakes for Hauling, Winding and other Engines.
Filed: 1904-10-18
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 22,403. Barclay, Sons, & Co., A., Turner, T., and Allan, F. G. Oct. 18. Brakes.-A. steam brake for hauling, winding, and other engines, operated by linkwork from a steam brake cylinder, is described ; also an arrangement of valves connected to a foot-pedal for regulating the admission of steam to the brake cylinder. Fig. 3 shows one arrangement in which the brake blocks A are carried by uprights D, the latter being connected by link work to the balance weight H<1> and to the piston of the brake cylinder G. In this case, the balance weight H<1> keeps the brakes applied under normal conditions. By admitting steam to the upper side of the piston in the cylinder G, the brake-power can be increased, while, by admitting steam to the underside of the piston, the brakes can be taken off. A similar arrangement is shown for a brake which is normally in the 'off' position. The arrangement of valves is shown in detail in Fig. 1 where double-seated valves, contained in a U-shaped valve-chest with. similar arms, are operated by valve-stems i<2>, i<3> connected by linkwork to the foot-pedal J<1> and counterweight J<3>. Each valve when in its extreme raised position presses against its upper seat and closes the exhaust passage I<4>, thus allowing steam from the common inlet P to pass along one of the passages K, K<1>, which communicate with opposite ends of the brake cylinder. The connection with the foot-lever is such that when one valve is raised the other is depressed ; thus the opposite ends of the brake cylinder are opened, one to steam and the other to exhaust, at the same time. In a modified form, two independent valve-chests are used, one of them being inverted, and the footlever is placed between them. Other forms of brake blocks and levers may be used, and the counterweight H<1> may be omitted.
Patent GB-190423404-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Shop Jar for the Storing of Ointments, Extracts and the like used in the Medical and Chemists Professions
Inventor: FERGUSON ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1904-10-31
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 23,404. Ferguson, A. E. Oct. 31. Jars; stoppers.-Shop jars, such as are used in the medical and pharmaceutical professions, for storing ointments, extracts, &c., are provided with lids or covers made of vulcanite, xylonite, celluloid, india-rubber, guttapercha, papier mÔchÚ, wood, aluminium, or other suitable metal or material " of an unbreakable nature in "the ordinary sense." For the purposes of making these covers, as well as earthenware, glass, or like covers, airproof and dustproof, to give them a better grip, and to lessen the effect of shocks, they are lined on the inside of the rim with cork, india-rubber, &c. c ; or, the cork or other packing may be placed on the outside of the lip of the jar, to be engaged by the rim of the cover.
Patent GB-190424580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buffers for use on Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: SIMMS FREDERICK RICHARD
Filed: 1904-11-12
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 24,580. Simms, F. R. Nov. 12. Motor road vehicles.- Buffers or fenders for preventing damage, which may be constructed of solid rubber or padded leather, but are preferably of a pneumatic type, are mounted at the front, rear, or sides of motor road vehicles. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement of the buffers on the front of the car, while Figs. 3 and 4 show the details of one construction in which the pneumatic buffer b is secured to the curved rim c by means similar to those adopted for securing pneumatic tyres to wheel rims. A curved spring d is riveted to the rim c and the vehicle framework a, while the spring d<1> is slidably connected to a clip e on the rim c, which is shown in section in Fig. 4. Fig. 8 shows a construction in which a flat spring l is pivoted to the buffer rim at one end, the rim being secured to the triangular frame k. Various modifications with regard to the number, form, and arrangement of the springs used, and in the mode of attachment to the vehicle framework of buffers of this type, are described. Fig. 13 shows a buffer b connected to a rigid frame r which moves relatively to the vehicle framework a by compressing the spiral spring t in a socket mounted on the frame a. A single buffer extending across the vehicle may be substituted for the pair of buffers shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190426868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Reflex Hinges and other Hinges from Sheet Metal.
Inventor: PAYNE EDWARD DAVENPORT
Filed: 1904-12-09
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 26,868. Payne, E. D. Dec. 9. Making hinges.- Each of the flaps A, B, Fig. 1, of a reflex hinge, used for carrying the side mirror of a toilet table, or of another sheet-metal hinge, is formed from a blank B, Fig. 5, which is provided with one or more tongues or rivets b<4> and with corresponding holes b<5>. When the blank is bent round to form the knuckle, the tongues b<4> pass through the holes b<6> and are riveted over.
Patent GB-190429502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Supporting and Driving the Wheels of Motor Road Vehicles.
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 29,502. Soc. Anon. des Automobiles Aries. Jan. 11, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to means for mounting and driving the wheels of motor road vehicles. A fixed axle A, on which rests the differential gear D, has inclined journals B, which preferably carry bronze sleeves a on which the hubs of the wheels C rotate. Washers enclose a ball bearing h on the inner side of the wheel. On the outer side, a washer m with a conical bearing - surface is prevented from rotating on the journals by diametrically-opposite flat surfaces, and is secured in position by a nut n which is locked by screws passing through a ring o and the nut. The driving-axle F has segmental teeth f adapted to engage gaps between the teeth f<1> formed in a box G on a prolongation of the hub C of the wheel. By means of nipples q, s on the live axle F and the cap K and a spring r, a resilient bearing is obtained. The other end c of the axle F is squared and slightly olive-shaped, and enters with slight friction a square opening in the pinion E of the differential gear D, forming a species of universal coupling.
Patent GB-190501493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Time Switches.
Inventor: COACHMAN JAMES JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-01-25
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 1493. Coachman, J. J. Jan. 25. Switches.-Circuit is completed or broken after the lapse of a certain time by the arrival of a detached piston, weight, or the like at the bottom of a dash-pot. The rate of descent may be adjusted, for example, by a by-pass tube with valve. Two modifications are described, in which the piston acts to bridge relay contacts for controlling a lighting-circuit. Two pairs of contacts e, Fig. 2, lie in the circuit to be controlled, and, when the handle b is pushed in against a spring i, Fig. 1, are bridged by arms c carried by and insulated from the dash-pot cylinder a, which contains a piston o carrying an insulated contact-piece p at each end. A spring bolt k, entering the hole h<1> and retaining the cylinder and arms in place, rests upon the armature q of an electro-magnet r, in shunt with the main circuit, as shown in Fig. 7, and in series with each pair of contacts l lying inside and at the respective ends of the cylinder a, so that the magnet circuit is completed when the contactpiece p reaches the contacts l. The bolt k is then drawn up, and the spring i forces the cylinder and arms out of contact-making position. The outward movement is limited by a spider v. On rotation of the handle b, and with it the cylinder a, through 180 degrees, the piston o comes uppermost again, the magnet circuit is broken, and the cylinder and contact-arms, when pushed in, are retained by the bolt k entering the opposite hole h<2> till the descent of the piston is again completed. The dash-pot contains air, glycerine, oil, or other fluid, and has a by-pass tube s, the rate of flow through which can be adjusted by the screw t, Fig. 2. Another side tube u, filled with air, allows for expansion of the fluid by heat. If required, two terminals z, Figs. 1 and 7, are placed in parallel with the terminals l, so that the magnet can be excited, and the circuit opened, at any time by the push y. In the second modification, the electromagnet is placed in parallel with the terminals l, and holds the cylinder and arms in circuit-making position by direct attraction until it is shortcircuited by the fall of the contact-piece p on the contacts l.
Patent GB-190502332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Car Couplings.
Inventor: JANNEY ELI HAMILTON
Filed: 1905-02-06
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 2332. Janney, E. H. Feb. 6. Couplings, automatic.-Relates to the locking-pin and knuckle tail of Janney couplings. On rotation of the knuckle 4 from its open position for coupling, the surface 14 on the tail contacts with the cam 9 on the pin and raises it until the tail passes it; the pin then drops and locks the knuckles, as shown in Fig. 6. For uncoupling, the pin is lifted by the rod 33, and the incline 13 engages the incline 17 on the tail, the slope being such that the hook is tilted, as shown in Fig. 4, and is retained in the lock-set position by the engagement of the recess 19 with the seat 20 in the drawhead. The bent end 33 of the operating-rod engages the link 26, and forces the shoulder 28 against the top of the pin, so aiding the tilting action. To ensure disengagement of the recess 19, the faces 9, 10 on the pin form an inclined edge 11, which is forced upwards and outwards by the flat 16 on the tail when the knuckle rotates. For rotating the knuckle to the open position, an incline 12 on the pin is provided, which, when the pin is raised, presses on the surface 15 and rotates the knuckle. The engagement of the inclines 12, 15 is ensured by recessing the pin at 24 to receive the tail, and by providing an incline 23, which contacts with the lower edge of the drawhook, as in Fig. 6, and forces the pin towards the tail when it is raised. When the pin is lifted from the lock-set position to open the knuckle automatically, the inclines 21, 22 contact with the lower edge of the draw-head, and thus disengage the pin from the recess 19, leaving it free to drop. In the alternative form shown in Fig. 10, the seat 20 is replaced by a cross-bar 35, which replaces the usual cotter for preventing total withdrawal of the pin, and which prevents the lodgment of dirt in the draw-bar recess. The form shown for the rod 33 allows the coupling to be withdrawn without damaging the lifting-gear in the event of breakage of the draw-bar.
Patent GB-190506265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cash Trays
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL HOLROYD
Filed: 1905-03-24
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 6265. Smith, M. H. March 24. Coin-handling appliances. - Cash trays are made of glass or other transparent material, of square, oval, or preferably circular form. The outer edges of the rim A are slightly bevelled, and the inner edges are curved, as shown. A ridge C with sloping sides divides the tray into two recesses or wells, one well serving to catch any coins accidentally tipped over the cross-ridge when being removed from the other well. The bottom of the dish is recessed, and has marks, words, pictures, &c. inscribed, impressed, or otherwise attached &c. thereto, so that they can be seen through the glass &c. In another form, the trays or dishes are made of stamped metal, with words &c. impressed upon them in the stamping or otherwise.
Patent GB-190508479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Hangers.
Inventor: GAGER JOHN SQUIRE
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 8479. Gager, J. S. June 11, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Suspenders for articles of dress.-A device for suspending coats &c. consists of two wire arms d, pivoted to a base-piece a and having their outer ends bent over to form bows d<2>. The base-piece consists of a plate with ears b connected by a pivot. A suspending-hook is pivoted to the piece a between the arms, the ends of the wires being merely bent round the pivot. The plate of the base-piece forms a stop to limit the movement of the arms.
Patent GB-190516159-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Cleaning Wool and Recovering the Grease and the Solvent used.
Inventor: QUACKENBOS ALFRED PEARSON
Filed: 1905-08-08
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 16,159. Quackenbos, A. P. Aug. 8. Washing.-Wool and other animal or vegetable fibres are degreased by treatment with hydrocarbons, such as naphtha, refined petroleum, or the like, and with a detergent such as soap, applied singly or in combination, after which the solvent and grease may be recovered by refrigeration. In the case of wool, for example, one of the solvents indicated descends from a tank A by a pipe b and perforated arm c, is sprinkled on the wool upon a rack a across a tank B, and is incorporated in the wool by rollers d, which may be provided with corrugated surfaces. When refined petroleum or shale oil is used, they may be advantageously heated to 100‹ or 120‹ F. Excess of solvent in the wool is then expressed into a tank C, by squeeze-rolls e, and runs through a pipe f into a storage tank D below. The wool is then submerged in a tank E of neutral soap solution, the strength depending on the greasiness of the wool, the grease being thus rendered easily movable by pressure. The treated grease is then pressed, as a white magma, into a catch-basin X, by a second pair of squeeze rolls g, whence it passes by a pipe h to a second tank F. After being rinsed in aqueous solution of soap and alkali in the tank G, the wool is again pushed through squeeze-rolls i and a second rinsing-tank H, the expressed liquid containing dirt remaining after the first rinsing falling into a second catch-basin I and through a pipe J<1> into a filtering-tank K. The wuol is then ready for drying &c. The temperature of the liquids in the tanks D, F is raised by heating-pipes D', F<1> and the dirt is drawn off through waste-pipes l, m to the sewer. The cleaned grease and solvent are floated off through pipes n, o, p to a refrigerating-tank J provided with cooling - pipes q. Upon cooling, bottom and intermediate layers of any remaining water and the grease are respectively formed, often solid, with a top stratum of liquid solvent. As a temperature of 20-40‹ F. is low enough, natural refrigeration is often sufficient. The solvent is pumped through a pipe t to the solvent tank A. The grease and water are then drawn off by the respective cocks s, r, after liquefaction, if necessary. Or, if solid, they may be removed from above. When naphtha is used, heating is unnecessary in the tanks D, F.
Patent GB-190516958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bobbins.
Inventor: BROCKSOPP WILLIAM HARRIS
Filed: 1905-08-22
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 16,958. Brocksopp, W. H. Aug. 22. Bobbins.-I n metal bobbins for yarn, thread, tape, &c., the heads B are secured to the barrel A by bearing against an annular shoulder a thereon and expanding the end of the barrel over the head. A metal bush 0 is inserted, and expanded, into each end of the barrel to strengthen it and to form a bearing for the bobbin upon the spindle. The bobbin is preferably made of an alloy of aluminium. It may be formed with one head only, and the heads are preferably dished as shown.