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Patent GB-190323515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lathes.
Filed: 1903-10-30
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 23.515. Hitchon, A., Bannister, W., and Howard & Bullough. Oct. 30. Lathes of the automatic type have a variable speed for the spindles with a period of rest in changing, a variable surfacing-motion, and speedcontrolled means for changing the operative tool. After a complete cycle, the cam drum is brought to rest. Equal driving-pulleys 4<b>, 1<b>, 5<b>, Figs. 2 and 5, are carried on a back-shaft 1. The pulley 5<b> is mounted on the boss of a pinion 5 running loose on the shaft 1 and gearing with a spur wheel 5<a> fast on the lathe spindle. Wheels 4<a>, 6<a> on the lathe spindle gear with pinions 4, 6 driven through friction or ratchet clutches 4<c>, 1<c> from the pulleys 4<b>, 1<b>. A back-shaft 17, Figs. 2 and 7, is driven either directly from a pulley 28, or through epicyclic gearing from a pulley 29. Double pinions 33 34 carried by the pulley 29 gear with wheels 36, 35 fast to a ratchet-wheel 37 and to the shaft respectively. A friction-collar on the boss of the ratchet-wheel is provided with a cam-slot engaging a pin on the pawl. When the ratchet-wheel runs away from the pawl, the latter is lifted clear of the teeth, being lowered again on reversing the motion of the ratchet-wheel. A cam shaft 13 is driven by a worm-wheel 15 engaging a worm on a shaft geared to the shaft 17 and mounted in a drop box turning about the shaft 17. A cam drum 12 engages a bowl 11 carried by the cross-slide 8 provided with tools 42, 43. Cams 26. 22 control beltshipping devices for the back-shaft and main belts respectively, and a cam 18 operates a trip-lever to release the drop box and disengage the worm and wheel.
Patent GB-190325442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fire Extinguishing.
Inventor: WALTER ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-11-21
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 25,442. Walter, A. Nov. 21. Gas-producers for non-combustible gases. Fires, in buildings and ships, are extinguished by displacing the air in the chamber by the gaseous products formed by the complete combustion of coal &c. in a generator A, B, C, Fig. 1, provided with an adjustable sloping grate B and with a fan E or other means for producing forced draught. On reversing the fan and altering the valves D<1>, J<1>, the inert gas is withdrawn from the chamber through its pipe G and is discharged through the escape pipe J.
Patent GB-190325666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: STATTMANN WALTER AUSTIN
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 25,666. Stattmann, W. A., and Stattmann, G. W. Nov. 24. Stoppers; refilling, preventing. - Relates to a non-refillable bottle in which the interior B of the neck A is formed cylindrically and with two annular grooves D, E, the neck being contracted below the groove D to form an annular shoulder C. The lower end of a sleeve F, which closely fits the interior B, carries an annular valve seat G adapted to receive a tapered valve H, normally held closed by a light spiral spring, the seat G being cut away below the sleeve F to form an annular seat I for a rubber washer J. Mounted within the upper end of the sleeve F, which is formed with a number of regular longitudinal incisions, are two parallel perforated discs L, M, the perforations in the discs being staggered relatively to each other. The disc L is prevented from being jammed down upon the disc M by a number of standards P secured at their lower ends to the valve seat G, the standards also acting as guides for the valve H.
Patent GB-190328262-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Ascertaining the Quantity of Carbonic Acid in Furnace Gases
Inventor: SCHLATTER ALFRED
Filed: 1903-12-23
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 28,262. Schlatter, A., and Deutsch, L. Dec. 23. Testing gases.- Relates to absorption apparatus for measuring and indicating the amount of carbonic acid in the furnace gases actually passing off at any moment. A pipe h with an intermediate smoke filter i containing wood wool or the like connects the first boiler flue with the chimney, and a narrow pipe l leads the purified gas to a chamber a containing saturated lime water and, preferably, an excess of slaked lime. During the first half-revolution of a spindle carrying three cocks d, e, f, two of them d, f are opened, so that a steam ejector g removes any tested gas from the vessel a and draws in fresh gas by way of the pipe l. A vane c, actuated if desired by the valve driving gear, causes the gas to mix with the solution, and keeps the solution saturated by agitating the slaked lime. During this half revolution, the absorption of carbonic acid is complete, while, daring the second half, the cocks d, f are closed and the cock e is opened, thus allowing a barometer k to indicate the diminution in pressure and hence the amount of carbonic acid absorbed. A system of valves, or slide mechanism, may replace the cocks d, e, f, while a short narrow pipe may connect the vessel a directly with the furnace flues.
Patent GB-190412601-A (GB)
Title: A Hair Net Case
Inventor: SMITH CRISSIE MARY
Filed: 1904-06-03
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 12,601. Smith, C. M. June 3. Hand and like bags.-A case contains a number of compartments, and is made with accordion-pleated sides B, so that, when open, as shown in Fig. 2, each compartment is extended.
Patent GB-190417120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Railway Point and Switch Mechanism
Inventor: THURSTON WILLIAM REYNOLDS
Filed: 1904-08-04
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 17,120. Thurston, W. R. Aug. 4. Indicators, point or switch..-Relates to an indicator or signal used in conjunction with a switching - device for railway points operated automatically from approaching trains. Fig. 1 shows a plan of a portion of a railway track with the switching-device and indicator. The switching- device comprises a stationary bar e<1> and a pivoted frame e<2> provided with side bars e<3> bent as shown to permit the operating-pin carried by the vehicle to slide readily into the space between the bar e<1> and either of the bars e<3>. The frame e<2> is pivoted to the base-plate e, and as it is caused to oscillate by the operating-pin it actuates the rail points c and the indicator d, Fig. 7. The indicator or signal d consists of two vanes R, W, one being painted white and the other red, which are rotated so as to indicate the position of the points.
Patent GB-190418585-A (GB)
Title: A Keyed Instrument for use in Singing and Music Lessons.
Inventor: LEBER FRANZ
Filed: 1904-08-27
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 18,585. Leber, F. Aug. 27. Teaching music; harmoniums; pianofortes.-A small harmonium has attachments for suspension from a blackboard for teaching purposes, the keyboard being then vertical and visible to a class. Hooks s b upon the hinged arms d with removable stays support the instrument a, which has a pedal h for operating the bellows through the strap k, the rod p, and linkwork within the case. When the keyboard is placed horizontally, the strap is attached to the lever n. A music rest is provided above the keyboard. In a modification, there may be strings struck by hammers, as in a pianoforte, the harmonium reeds and bellows being then omitted.
Patent GB-190419389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scrubbing and other Brushes.
Inventor: FRAMPTON GEORGE RICHARD
Filed: 1904-09-08
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 19,389. Frampton, G. R. Sept. 8. Handles; paint, scrubbing, whitewash, and building and like cleaning brushes.-A scrubbing- brush for cleaning walls, shutters, &c. is provided with a long handle made in detachable sections. Whitewash and paint brushes may have more than one such handle.
Patent GB-190423265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Live Axles and Wheels for Automobile Vehicles.
Inventor: PILAIN FRANCOIS
Filed: 1904-10-28
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 23,265. Pilain, F. Oct. 28. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to driving - gear in which a divided live axle is employed and in which the driving-wheels are mounted on the ends of a fixed tubular casing or bridge so as to incline outwardly. The two tubes A, Fig. 1, are connected by the differential-gear casing B, and the ends a, on which the driving-wheels Care mounted, are inclined slightly downward, so that the wheels incline outwards. The two parts E of the live axle are connected by the differential gear, and drive the caps c of the wheel hubs by suitable universal joints. In the example shown, these joints resemble an Oldham's coupling, and comprise spherical segments F each having two slots, one upon each side at right-angles to one another. One of these slots engages a T-shaped head e on the end of the axle E, and the other engages a web c' projecting inwards from the cap c.
Patent GB-190424069-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Saturating Liquids with Carbonic Acid and Drawing Off the same after Saturation.
Inventor: BIENZ JOHANN
Filed: 1904-11-07
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 24,069. Bienz, J. Nov. 19, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Bottling.-In apparatus for saturating liquids with carbon dioxide while excluding air, the liquid is injected, in a finely-divided form, into a chamber containing the gas, and when saturated is conducted to a receptacle from which the air has been expelled by means of carbon dioxide. Fig. 1 shows a diagrammatic section of the apparatus, and exhibits three sections A, A<1>, A<2> of the multiple-way cock, of which the plug is provided with passages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 arranged in three planes and adapted to make communications between the various pipes connected to the casing. By rotation of the plug through an angle of 45 degrees from the position shown, the pipe 15, connected to the compressed-gas reservoir 18, is put into communication with the pipe 13 connected to the chamber 2 for the liquid, and the saturating-chamber 1 is connected by the passages 7, 10, 27 with the bottle or other receiver 21, which is held in position by means of a frame 22 suspended from a shaft 25 carrying an eccentric 25 and a lever 24. The reduction of pressure in the chamber 1 causes liquid to flow from the chamber 2 past the valve 4 and through the sieve 5, entering the chamber 1 in a finely-divided state. On further rotation of the plug through 45 degrees, the pipe 37, connected to the liquid reservoir 18, is put into connection with the pipe 35, which terminates in a perforated ball, and the interior of the bottle is also put into communication with the atmosphere by means of the annular chamber 30, pipe 31, passage 11, and pipe 36 so that the charged bottle can be removed, stoppered, and replaced by an empty bottle. A third turn of 45 degrees places the chamber 2 in communication with the bottle 21 by means of the pipes 13, 38, passage 8, and pipe 29. The fourth turn connects the pipes 37, 38, the fifth connects the pipes 38, 35, and the sixth connects the pipes 25, 29 and the pipes 13, 14, the whole cycle of operations being completed and the plug returned to the position of rest by one complete rotation,
Patent GB-190426024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stiffeners for use in connection with Certain Articles of Wearing Apparel
Inventor: MOUNTFORD EDITH MARIA
Filed: 1904-11-30
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 26,024. Mountford, E. M. Nov. 30. Stiffeners for waistbelts, soft collars and wristbands of ladies' blouses, and for similar purposes, are made of flexible steel and are provided with L or T extensions at one or both ends, the latter being shown in Figs. 1 and 3. The stiffener may be made in one piece, or the ends may be riveted or eyeleted on.
Patent GB-190429618-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Dyeing of Textile Fibres.
Inventor: ROESSLER HUBERT
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 29,618. R÷ssler, H. Dec. 31. Dyeing.-A dye vat for dyeing textile fibres, in which the liquid is heated by steam, is arranged to work at will with the liquor at rest or circulating through the fibre. The material to be dyed is placed between the two sieves b, c and covered with water to above the sieve c. When there is no circulation, the cock t is opened and steam is let into the worm or zig-zag pipe s. If the liquor is to be circulated, steam is admitted through the pipe g, instead of the cock t, and enters the apparatus h, warming the liquid in the pipe k and causing it to run into the vat a, and to pass through the sieve c, the material, the sieve b, and back through the channel e to the outer circulating-boiler. At a suitable moment, the dye is added from above. The action of the "steam- " spout-apparatus " h is stated to be as follows :- While the liquid is cold, it is sucked in through the four openings i and, when the liquid is warm, the apparatus acts as an injector, drawing the liquid through the space p. The shutter o, worked by the handle n, and the sieve c can be adjusted for the use of a greater or less quantity of liquid. A cover m prevents squirting over the walls of the channel l. An outlet tube r and cock q are provided for emptying the vat, or, if the circulating-apparatus is connected by a tube entering the bottom d of the vat from below, instead of laterally as shown, the outlet cock may be attached to this tube.
Patent GB-190501799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syphon Flushing Apparatus for Water Closets, Urinals, Sewers, Drains and the like.
Inventor: MOORE WILLIAM ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-01-30
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 1799. Moore, W. A. Jan. 30. Water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge, suitable for flushing water-closets, urinals, sewers, drains, &c. The bell consists of a cover 14 which screws into a cylinder 11. A sleeve 12, carried by the bell and preferably attached to the cover by webs 15, slides upon a cylindrical piece 9 fitted to the top of the long leg 2. The joint is made watertight by means of annular grooves which may be filled with packing. Siphonage is started on depressing the bell by hand-operated mechanism, or automatically by means of a float. An alternative form of sliding joint is shown in Fig. 5, in which a water seal is employed.
Patent GB-190503280-A (GB)
Title: Devices for Exerting an Electromagnetic Influence upon the Arcs of Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: CARBONE TITO LIVIO
Filed: 1905-02-16
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 3280. Carbone, T. L. Feb. 16. Arc lamps.-In order to strengthen and steady the arc, in lamps having downwardly -convergent electrodes, electromagnets, consisting of iron rings, are arranged near it so that the direction of the magnetic flux is the same as that of the current in the arc. Fig. 2 shows a horizontal ring c, with two opposite windings, placed near the lower ends of the electrodes a, b. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, two rings f, bent back on themselves, together nearly encircle the electrodes. One-half of each ring is wound, and in one direction only. In a third arrangement, one or two rings c, d, Fig. 3, each having one winding only, are downwardly inclined towards the plane of the electrodes. The rings may be closed or may have a small air gap.
Patent GB-190503572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Non-skidding and like Tyres for Wheels.
Inventor: JOLY CELESTE
Filed: 1905-02-21
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 3572. Joly, C., and Boucher, R. Feb. 21. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Relates to metallic protectors such as rivets, studs, or the like used in tyre covers, and consists in the use therefor of aluminium bronze or phosphor bronze, or of alloys in which the chief components are copper with aluminium, or copper or brass with phosphorus. These protectors are applicable to tread bands such as are described in Specification No. 525, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190507479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tramway Cars.
Inventor: MICHEL WILLIAM PHILIP
Filed: 1905-04-08
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 7479. Michel, W. P. April 8. Egress of passengers, controlling; seats, arrangement of.-Consists in means for minimizing risk of injury by passengers stepping off backwards from tramcars. The seats a have reversible backs b, and are fitted with posts or handles c, which are so arranged at diagonally opposite corners of the seat that the passenger, when alighting, grasps with his left hand the post at the back of the seat which is in front of him. Exit from the right-hand side of the car is ensured by lowering a bar d on the left-hand side. Each seat back is pivoted to two posts on oppositely-directed brackets e, by means of brackets f which have guards h arranged to bear on, and so prevent passengers from slipping off, the open ends of the seats. If exit be desired from the left-hand side of the car, the directions of the posts and brackets are reversed.
Patent GB-190508260-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Window Sash Fastener and Lock.
Inventor: ECKERSLEY JAMES
Filed: 1905-04-18
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 8260. Eckersley, J. April 18. Sash fastenings.-The pivoted arm C is retained in its locking position by means of the pivoted spring-pressed catch i, which engages with the notch h. The catch i is adapted to be withdrawn, to disengage the pivoted arm, by means of a key which screws on the spindle k.
Patent GB-190512601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Turbines
Inventor: SANKEY MATTHEW HENRY PHINEAS R
Filed: 1905-06-17
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 12,601. Sankey, M. H. P. R. June 17. Stuffiing - boxes, substitutes f o r.- Leakage past the ends of turbine blades is prevented by shrouding rings t.
Patent GB-190517000-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Apparatus for Supporting Bicycles.
Inventor: ROBERTSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-08-22
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 17,000. Robertson, W. Aug. 22. Supports.-A bicycle support is so arranged that it is locked in both its operative and inoperative positions, the front wheel of the machine being raised clear of the ground when the support is in use. To lower the support from the position shown in Fig. 2, a key is inserted through a hole U to lift a spring-pressed pawl H clear of a wheel E, when, on the tube K being turned downwards, a similar pawl F slips over the oppositely-disposed teeth of a wheel D. In this movement, as the spindle S is eccentrically mounted, the edge P of the casing A upon the bottom tube C presses outwards a rod L connected to toggle-links Q, Fig. 3, so that the legs R are spread apart into their operative position. On withdrawal of the key, the support is locked by the two pawls. To raise the support, a key is inserted through a hole T on the opposite side of the casing, so that the pawl F is held clear of the wheel D, a spring M acting upon a shoe N causing the retraction of the rod L and the closing of the legs.
Patent GB-190520454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Process for Hydrating Lime.
Inventor: REANEY JAMES
Filed: 1905-10-10
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 20,454. Reaney, J. Oct. 10. Separating and sifting lime.- In the manufacture of slaked lime, a product of uniform grade is obtained by means of a gravity sifting process based upon the differences in specific gravity between slaked and partly slaked or unslaked lime. Fig. 1 shows an apparatus for carrying out the process. The cylinder 1 is provided with ring bands 2, and is rotated in an inclined position by means of rollers 3 and gearing 4, 5. The cylinder is divided into compartments 17, 18, 19, 20 by means of rings 21, 22, 23, the ring 21 being preferably of a less height than the ring 22, and the ring 22 than the ring 23 ; stationary longitudinal blades 24 serve to agitate the mass. Lime in regular quantities is fed in through the shoot 8, each opening of the door 7 operating a float valve in the tank 9 to cause a given amount of water to be sprayed on the lime from the pipe 10. The lime is thus moistened and agitated in the compartment 17, and the smaller particles pass over the ring 21 into the next compartment. Here slaking takes place, aided by steam from the pipe 16, and the partly slaked grains pass into the next compartment, while the heavier particles remain behind until sufficiently hydrated to proceed. The number of these compartments may be varied as desired. The hydrated lime finally passes over the screen 13 and is sifted out, the finer hydrated particles escaping into the compartment 15 while foreign matter &c. is discharged into the compartment 14. One or more such screens may be used as required.
Patent GB-190520799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tell-tale Devices or Unions for use in connection with Gas, Water, or Compressed Air Meters.
Inventor: GADDUM CHARLES EDWARD WAITHMAN
Filed: 1905-10-14
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 20,799. Gaddum, C. E. W., Pearce, H. A., and Williams, H. D. Oct. 14. Tampering with, preventing.-In a tell-tale device or sealed union for gas, water, and air meters, the pipe . b, which is connected by a wiped joint J to the meter pipe, is coupled by its flanged and coned end to the valve-casing V by means of a union nut a. A collar c with a hexagonal eye is thus placed over the nut a, and a pin d is screwed into a boss on the pipe b. The pin and collar c are secured together by a wire e with a lead or like seal s. If there are two screwed joints between the meter and the valve, each joint is fitted with a tell-tale device.
Patent GB-190521078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Brake Actuating Gear for Tramway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: DAYOL JOSEPH MARIE
Filed: 1905-10-17
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 21,078. Dayol, J. M., and Schmitt, A. C. M. Oct. 17. Brakes.-A tramcar or like vehicle brake, which is applied by rotating a vertical shaft, is released by a pedal H which first unclutches the upper part A of the shaft from the part B connected to the brakes to prevent the operating-handle on the part A from flying round when the brakes are taken off. A clutch sleeve P can slide, but not rotate, upon the part A, under the action of a spring O, in a sleeve N which is supported by an arched standard J bolted to the base-plate D and platform C. A companion clutch sleeve Q is in one with the part B and a ratchet-wheel R. When the part A is rotated to apply the brakes, the sleeves P, Q remain in gear, so that the part B is also rotated. On depression of the pedal H, the fork I first lifts the sleeve P out of engagement with the sleeve Q, and then a bevelled part Y on the pedal lever engages a bevelled part X on an arm V and moves a spring- controlled pawl S out of engagement with the ratchet-wheel R to release the brake. A safety catch Z can be made to bear upon the pawl to prevent an unauthorized person from operating the brake. A plate a, adapted to bear a trade mark, closes a hole for lubricating the sleeves P, Q.
Patent GB-190523281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wardrobes.
Inventor: DAVIES JOHN SHOLL
Filed: 1905-11-13
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 23,281. Davies, J. S., and Lewis, A. Nov. 13. Wardrobes; looking-glasses and mirrors.-Mirrors are mounted on vertical pivots in the doors of wardrobes so that they can be turned to afford a back or side view or reversed and concealed within the wardrobe. The mirror frames b and the edges . a of the openings in the doors are curved. In a modification, the mirror and door frames are formed. with corresponding rubbers so that the mirrors may lie flush with the doors but are not capable, of complete rotation. Snap fastenings, bolts, or the like may be provided for securing the mirrors in , position.