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Patent GB-190316827-A (GB)
Title: Contrivance for Producing a Water Circulation in Boilers
Inventor: KNAPPIK ROBERT
Filed: 1903-07-31
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 16,827. Knappik, R. July 31. Water-circulation, promoting. - Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 15,184, A.D. 1899, for producing circulation in cylindrical, sectional and water-tube, marine and other tubular, Cornish and other internally-fired, and externally-fired boilers. A slightlyinclined tube c communicates at one end with a chamber 1, which may be open at the top and may extend into the steam space. Couical or tapered inlets b depend into a steam chamber a. The tube c may be replaced by a vertical tube forming a continuation of one of the tubes connecting two horizontal water chambers, or the chamber a may be placed directly over this connecting-tube or one of the headers of a boiler having inclined water tubes. In a marine or other smoke-tube boiler, the steam chamber is arranged at one side and carries a wall running centrally the whole length of the boiler. The steam chamber may dip into a trap connected with an inlet tube extending in the opposite direction to the tube c. In a Cornish or like boiler, the tube c may be replaced by a trough closed at the end and having horizontal slots at the sides.
Patent GB-190318583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Cisterns
Inventor: COLLIS ALFRED
Filed: 1903-10-01
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 18,583. Collis, A. Oct. 1. Water-waste, preventers, siphon discharge. The discharge chamber e is divided by a partition h into two compartments, one of which f contains the long leg j of the siphon, and the other g a plunger m. On pulling the chain o, the plunger is raised, forcing water into the pipe and starting the siphonage which continues, water entering the chamber by the valve l until air enters by the pipe k. The supply pipe c is perforated to diminish the sound of the inflow.
Patent GB-190318933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplers for Railway Carriages.
Inventor: WILLISON JOHN
Filed: 1903-09-02
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 18,933. Willison, J. Sept. 2. Couplings, automatic.-The pivoted knuckle of an automatic coupling is unlocked by raising a sliding locking-dog by means of a lever, and the dog is retained in the unlocked position until the knuckle is returned to the position for coupling. The knuckle b is pivoted on a pin b<1> in the coupling-head c, and the lever a has a pin a' pivotally engaging in a recess in the knuckle. The lever is linked to an operating-rod at the side of the carriage. It rests on an incline d, and carries a projection e adapted to engage an extension e<1> on the locking-dog f sliding in guides f<1>. In the coupled position, Fig. 2, the dog bears against the tail c' of the knuckle b which is thereby locked. To unlock the knuckle, the lever is turned about its pivot a, causing it to slide up the incline d, and raise the dog clear of the tail c'. In this position, the projection e engages in a notch e<2> in the extension e', so preventing the lever and dog from returning to their lower positions. The parts can, however, be disengaged by giving the lever a back ward thrust, so that, should the coupling become unlocked, it can be re-locked without separating the carriages. After the projection e has engaged the notch e<2>, a further movement of the lever rotates the knuckle b to the position for uncoupling, whereby the lever is caused to slide down the incline. But the rotation of the knuckle brings the tail c<2> under the locking-dog, Fig. 4, and holds it in its raised position until the knuckle is returned to the coupled position, when the dog falls and locks it.
Patent GB-190323295-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Refrigerating Machinery.
Inventor: LIGHTFOOT THOMAS BELL
Filed: 1903-10-27
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 23,295. Lightfoot, T. B. Oct. 27. Ice-making and refrigerating; cooling liquids.- In a refrigerating-machine, having high and low stage compressors combined with a receiver and an evaporating-apparatus, the refrigerating-agent is cooled in its passage from the condenser a to the low-pressure evaporating-apparatus b in which brine is cooled for ice-making or other cooling purposes. A portion of the refrigerating-agent is evaporated in the inner or outer part of a double coil c through which the refrigerating-agent flows. The gases from the coil c pass through a pipe e to the receiver or high-stage compressor, while the gases from the evaporating-apparatus b pass to the low-stage compressor. Valves f, g are arranged as shown.
Patent GB-190325085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Covers for Protecting the Tyres of Vehicles.
Inventor: WALLWORK ROUGHSEDGE
Filed: 1903-11-18
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 25,085. Wallwork, R., and Wallwork, C. H. Nov. 18. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Tyre covers for preventing puncture and side slip consist of small pieces a, Fig. 2, of leather, rubber, rubber combinations or substitutes, and canvas, &c. joined together by metal plates b, which are provided with spikes c, Fig. 13, or with fastening-rivets d, Fig. 12, and with ribs b<1> of any suitable shape. The plate b is sometimes provided with spikes c on both faces, so that a non-metallic tread may be secured to it. In one form, the cover is attached to the rim by hooks g, Fig. 5, which engage directly, or through hooks k, with fasteners f. In a second form, a zig-zag lace passes through eyeleted flaps on the pieces a, and is carried round the spokes, or round pins on the felloe. In a third form, Fig. 10, bands p, which are connected below the felloe, engage multiple-hook fasteners o.
Patent GB-190325262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Purifying or Softening Water
Inventor: WEDDELL EDWARD GASCOIGNE
Filed: 1903-11-19
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 25,262. Weddell, E. G., Chamberlain, J. G., and Player, R. Nov. 19. Water, purifying and softening.-In apparatus for automatically measuring and adding chemicals to water for purifying and softening purposes, the water, or part of it, separated from the main body by means such as are described in Specification No. 3970, A.D. 1903, is passed into a receiver k, from whence it falls into one of a series of buckets c carried by a wheel b. When the bucket is sufficiently full, its weight rotates the wheel, and the motion is passed by a chain e to a shaft f, to which is keyed a crank g connected to a link g<1>. The movement of this link raises and depresses a hinged measuring-vessel h, so that it lifts up equal quantities of the chemicals, which are kept at a constant level in the tank i, and discharges them into a conduit l leading to the tank into which the water discharged from the bucket c is passed. The measuring-vessel is weighted so as to bring it and the wheel to rest at the proper positions. In a modification, measuring-vessels n are attached to a chain m passing round a wheel on the shaft f, and are raised by the water-wheel to discharge their contents into the conduit q. A lever arm r, fastened to the shaft by a set-screw, and carrying an adjustable weight s, regulates the positions of rest. The Provisional Specification states that these positions may be regulated by a stop or brake, actuated by suitable mechanism from the motion of the water-wheel.
Patent GB-190326055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hose Couplings in connection with Vacuum Brake Apparatus for Trains.
Inventor: GRESHAM HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1903-11-28
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 26,055. Gresham, H. E. Nov. 28. Couplings, disconnectible. -Relates to means for preventing hose couplings in connection with vacuum-brake apparatus for trains from disconnecting in frosty weather. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, Fig. 3 a sectional plan of one part of the coupling, and Fig. 5 a plan of the completed coupling between two railway vehicles. The lower part of each half-coupling has fingers which interlock, and also projections which enter recesses, thus forming a coupling with a rightangled bend having its faces in a vertical plane parallel to the length of the hose. The coupling is made more secure by providing the hose pipe b with a normal twist, either by inclining the plane of each coupling-part to the vertical at the top inwards, or by securing a coil of wire e round the hose. The pipes f may be in line or as shown.
Patent GB-190328780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Furnaces or Ovens.
Inventor: EIMER AUGUST
Filed: 1903-12-31
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 28,780. Eimer, A. May 22, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Ovens for laboratory use.-An electric resistance furnace, shown in section in Fig. 2, consists of a flat base-plate e, formed in one piece with, or having its edges recessed to receive, the archshaped cover c, and back-plate d, a removable heater e, and a closure integral with a supporting- plate m. The peep-hole p is preferably closed by a disc of fused quartz, and the plate m has an extension n with a hole o to facilitate removal. A section of the heater is shown in Fig. 7. The platinum or other wire g is threaded through holes in the ends of the plate and lies in grooves f. A second layer of wire i may be threaded through holes in the plate as shown, and the cover may be similarly provided. The edges of the grooves f may overhang slightly, so as to retain the wires under expansion, or the plate may be provided with a grooved cover. The base of the heater is recessed and a packing of non-conducting material inserted.
Patent GB-190411483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Waxed Thread Sewing Machines.
Filed: 1904-05-19
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 11,483. Singer Manufacturing Co., and Pollock, R. A. F. May 19. Wax-thread machines; governing needle thread.-The waxpot and devices for softening the wax on the needle and shuttle thread are heated by spirit lamps. The wicks are passed through taps or cocks, as shown in cross-section in Fig. 3. By turning the taps, the wicks are compressed and the flow of spirit is reduced. In addition to the take. up described in Specification No. 5726, A.D. 1901, an auxiliary take-up lever is provided inside the cover, which encloses the needle-driving mechanism, take-up, &c. This auxiliary take-up is operated by a thumb-lever on the outside of the cover, and is used to draw out sufficient slack thread to allow of convenient removal of the work from under the needle.
Patent GB-190413217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Self-propelling Vehicles.
Inventor: HEWITT EDWARD RINGWOOD
Filed: 1904-06-11
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 13,217. Hewitt, E. R. June 11. Motor road vehicles.-The various elements of the driving-machinery of self-propelled vehicles are mounted upon a supplemental frame detachable from the main frame, whereby the making of repairs is facilitated. Upon the frame E, which is mounted upon the main frame by bolts 1, 2, 4, are mounted the cylinder e, valve casings e<1>, e<3>, crank casing e<2>, magneto-generator m, sparkling-coil o, carburetter p, silencer q, and shaft f, the latter carrying the flywheel g, driving the chain pinion h, change-speed gear box i, and clutch pulley j. Attached to the shaft f is an extension shaft k which drives the water pump l for circulating the cooling-water. A shaft for controlling the clutch j and gearing i is also mounted on the frame E and is actuated by a handle r' outside the main frame. The water tank T is connected to the engine through pipes t, having unions t<1>, t<3> enable them to be disconnected, and similarly with the connections to the liquid-fuel tank. The bolts 4 are preferably attached near the centre of the frame E, while the bolts 1, 2 are attached to springs s, s<1> connected to the frame, so that the vibrations communicated to the machinery are reduced as much as possible. In the case of a number of motor wagons of the same dimensions, it would be advantageous to have spare sets of driving- machinery, so that the wagon need not be thrown out of use during repairs.
Patent GB-190413590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake-Rigging and Operating Devices therefor.
Inventor: FOWLER GEORGE LITTLE
Filed: 1904-06-15
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 13,590. Fowler, G. L. June 15. Brakes.-In a system for applying tramcar &c. brakes by winding a chain around a vertical shaft by hand power, the brake lever 6, Fig. 1, is pivoted to a strut 8 on the brake-block beam 1, to which is fitted another strut 9 connected by a floating lever 11 and link 12 with the brake lever, an intermediate link 14 attaching the floating lever to the equalizing-bar 15 which is connected by adjustable rods 16 with similar apparatus at the other end of the truck. On operating the lever 6, an initial movement around the pivot 13 applies the brakes on this end of the truck and the link 12 is then drawn forwards, actuating the equalizing-bars 15 and applying the brakes at the other end of the truck. Double chains and links are fitted to the levers 6 and the operating-shafts 3 as shown in Fig. 5, two sprocket-wheels being fitted to the operating-shaft or, as shown in Fig. 6, on parallel shafts geared together. In a modification, the equalizing - bars 15 are mounted outside the brake-block beams 1.
Patent GB-190415147-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Toilet or other Mirrors.
Inventor: CHALLIS JAMES
Filed: 1904-07-06
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 15,147. Challis, J. July 6. Advertising; show cases. - A mirror with additional mirrors at the side can be applied to show cases for display purposes and also for the display of advertisements on the surfaces or frames of the mirrors. The auxiliary mirror a is secured to the angle-frame b carried by the pin c in a socket d attached by a baseplate d' to the table e. The socket pin can be raised or lowered to a small extent, and the mirror can be rotated horizontally, being secured by the clamping screw f. The plate d' may be in a line with the support g of the chief mirror. In a modification, Fig. 2, the mirror a is supported at about the centre of its length by a horizontal socket pin carried by the larger pin c, which can be rotated in the socket d on the piece d' fixed to the edge of the table. The mirror is thus movable about a horizontal and a vertical axis. The auxiliary mirrors have reflecting-surfaces back and front.
Patent GB-190419060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Match Boxes and their Get Up.
Inventor: MARSCHNER PAUL
Filed: 1904-09-03
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 19,060. Marschner, P., Boysen, I., and Oetting, E. Sept. 3. Match boxes. - All the available space on the outside of match boxes is utilized for advertisements, printed on the box, or applied in the form of labels or otherwise. The manufacturer's label covers a part or the whole of the top of the box.
Patent GB-190420792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Universal Joints.
Inventor: LORENC VLADIMIR
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 20,792. Lorenc, V., and Lorenc, V. Dec. 8, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Rod couplings and joints.-Relates to a universal joint adjustable by a single bolt. The two bifurcated spindles to be connected surround a central ball pin provided with four wedge-shaped ribs, two or more of which are detachable, and adjustment is made by a bolt passing through the opposite detachable ribs. Fig. 8 shows one form of ball pin, while Figs. 12 and 14 are cross-sections, and Figs. 13 and 15 longitudinal sections of two forms of joint, the former allowing a pull between the two members. When assembling the former type, the bifurcated ends 2, the curve of which is greater than a semicircle, are slipped over the notch 8, Fig. 8, and are then turned. The detachable ribs 6 are inserted and fastened by a screw 7. In the type shown in Figs. 14 and 15, the bifurcations of the spindle 1 do not grasp the ball pin.
Patent GB-190422718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cutting Machines for use in the Manufacture of Cigars, Cigarettes and the like.
Inventor: EISNER HANS
Filed: 1904-10-21
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 22,718. Eisner, H. Oct. 21. Cutting tobacco.- Apparatus for cutting cigarettes, cigars, cheroots, and for finishing off tobacco rolls, while still in the roll moulds, comprises a travelling frame h, shown in plan in Fig. 1, which carries the articles to be operated on past two rotating cutting-discs s<1>, s<2>, shown in end elevation in Fig. 4. The frame is mounted on wheels b, d, of which one set b are flanged and straddle a guide-rail c, while projections r', r<1>, to facilitate mounting the frame in position, are arranged laterally of the wheels d. The height of the frame may be adjusted vertically by means of screw-threaded spindles which carry the axle bearings of the wheels d, and by bolts passing through slots in the axle bearings of the wheels b. The cigarettes &c. are aligned on the grooved surface of the frame by an adjustable bar k, and are secured in position by an adjustable presser-rod m carried by arms n pivoted at o ; a rest r is provided for the overhanging ends. The cutting-discs are rotated in opposite directions, their bevelled edges slightly overlapping ; the waste cuttings are caught in a shoot x placed beneath the knives. Two or three sets of cutting-discs may be employed for preparing cheroots or cigarettes by cutting simultaneously in the middle and at both ends, in which case two carriages may be used, connected behind the knives to a common cord.
Patent GB-190423714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locomotives.
Inventor: PAGET CECIL WALTER
Filed: 1904-11-02
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 23,714. Paget, C. W. Nov. 2. Engines with two or more crank shafts; cylinders ; crossheads ; valves and valve gear.-Consists in an arrangement of cylinders and axles in locomotives whereby the three axles are coupled together without the use of side coupling-rods, and on which the moving parts of the engine approximately balance each other. Fig. 2 shows a horizontal section of part of a locomotive embodying the invention. The engine has eight single-acting cylinders connected in pairs D, E, F, G, and three crank axles A, B, C each having four cranks, two pairs of the cylinders being between each outer axle and the middle axle. The cylinders of each pair are out of line with each other, and their inner ends communicate. The four cranks of the middle axle are connected by rods to pistons working in four of the cylinders, one in each pair. These four pistons have tail-rods D<1>, F<1> connected to open frames D<@>, F<@>, with their farther ends working in cylindrical guides D<4>, F<4> and furnished with return connecting-rods to two of the cranks of each of the outer axles. The two remaining cranks of each of the outer axles are connected by rods to pistons in the other cylinders of the pairs. Steam is admitted to the steam cylinders by rotary valves I, and is exhausted from them through ports uncovered by the piston. The valves I are rotated by bevel gearing deriving motion from a chain-driven wheel P through a wheel Q and intermediate pinions 0. The latter are mounted so as to be susceptible of an angular adjustment effected by a rod from the footplate for the purpose of setting the valves I into proper phase 'for reversing. Cut-off may be varied by angular adjustment of the ported sleeves in which the valves work.
Patent GB-190424609-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for the Manufacture of Biscuits.
Inventor: ALLTIMES ALFRED
Filed: 1904-11-14
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 24,609. Alltimes, A., Wilton, D., and Gillespie, C. Nov. 14. Moulding biscuits. - A single machine is constructed to perform the operations of a drop machine, a wire-cutting machine, a rout press or forcing machine, and a biscuit-cutting machine. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation. The dough or mixture fed into the hopper 2 is forced downwards by the fluted rollers 3, 4, and through a removable die-plate which is bolted in a slide at the bottom. When making rout biscuits, a die-plate is used having apertures suitable for producing continuous ribbons which pass on to the travelling web 52, are carried over the cutting-table 71, and are cut to the required lengths by a knife carried by the crosshead 46. The cut pieces pass over the panning-knife 59, and leave the web as they reach the pans 45, which are carried on endless chains 61 actuated by ratchet-wheels 60 and pawls 64 on rocking levers 65 operated by rods 66, the pans being given a forward motion simultaneously with the movement of the web. A die-plate may be used having a long narrow slot suitable for the production of a sheet of dough, which is cut into rectangular biscuits. When making drop biscuits, a die-plate having drop pipes is used, and a claw clutch connecting the driving-mechanism to the eccentric 47 is put out of action, so that the pawl and ratchet mechanism 54 for operating the web 52 remains idle, the web roller 58 is removed, the web is drawn out of the way, and the panning- knife 59 is lifted. The levers 23, 25 are then screwed together by the hand-wheel screw 28, bringing the cam roller 24 into contact with the cam 20, which raises the table 18, by means of the rocking lever 21, when the pan 45 receives the drop of dough, and lowers it afterwards so that the dough breaks cleanly. When making wire-cut biscuits, the die-plate used is of the form shown in Fig. 8, the cutter mechanism 46 is put out of gear, and the levers 23, 25 are disconnected, and the link 29 is fitted to the open end of the crank 30, so that the lever 31 is rocked and actuates the sliding frame carrying the cutting-wires 41. After cutting off the biscuit a, the wire 41 drops for the return movement, as indicated in the lower portion of Fig. 8, this motion being effected by causing the guide-pin 37, Fig. 1, to move forward along the upper guide groove 36, and back along the lower one, finally rising along the incline beneath the pivoted tongue 38.
Patent GB-190428334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fasteners for Securing Sheet Strings and Ropes on Railways Wagons and the like.
Inventor: WILLIAMS LLEWELLYN WYNN
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 28,334. Williams, L. W., and Williams, O. R. Dec. 27. Cleats or holders.-The sheet strings or ropes of railway wagons and the like are secured by a fastener consisting of two conical discs a', b<1> separated by a distance-piece c, the cord being wedged in the V-groove between the discs. A hook for receiving the ends of ropes used for securing loads of timber &c., has a square shank which passes through the discs and the frame of the wagon and is secured by a nut, as shown. In a modification, the hook is riveted to the discs.
Patent GB-190502674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Shuttles.
Inventor: PETERSON CHARLES AUGUSTUS BARS
Filed: 1905-02-09
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 2674. Peterson, C. A. B., and Whitehead, A. Feb. 9. Loom shuttles.-A threading-device is formed from a sheet-metal blank in the shape shown in Fig. 5. The parts d<6>, d<5> are bent twice, as shown in Fig. 1, to form a hook-shaped tension arm, and the end d<8> is bent forward for insertion in a notch. The part d<9> is also bent at right-angles to the main portion d' and forms the delivery end of the device. In threading, the thread c is placed between the parts of the tension arm d<5> and along the groove a<3>, and is then drawn under the rounded corner d', underneath the point of the threading- device and down through the slot a<7> in the shuttle, and into the eye d<10> by way of the slit d<11>.