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Patent GB-190412976-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Furnace for Calcining Quicksilver Ores.
Inventor: CUTLER JOHN MILLER
Filed: 1904-06-08
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 12,976. Cutler, J. M. June 10, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Rotary metallurgical furnaces, for roasting mercury ores. The ore is delivered by a hopper 8 into a horizontal rotating cylinder 1, traversed by a concentric flue 4 through which the gases from a petroleum furnace 20 are passed. The cylinder is provided internally with spirallyarranged wings 6, whereby the ore is fed towards the furnace end, where it is discharged through an opening in the stationary casing 18. Radial wings 7 are also provided on the outside of the flue 4. Air is conveyed into the cylinder by a pipe 16 passing down the smoke stack 15, and the fumes are withdrawn through a pipe 21. The bottom 10 of the hopper 8 is formed with grooves 11, Fig. 3, for collecting any free mercury in the ore and conveying it into a pipe 12.
Patent GB-190414150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Lubrication for Turbines.
Inventor: EMMET WILLIAM LEROY
Filed: 1904-06-22
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 14,150. Emmet, W. Le R. June 22, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Step bearings; lubricating turbine bearings. Relates to a method of supplying and circulating a lubricant in connection with the step and guide bearings. of a turbine. Fig. 1 shows a vertical-shaft turbine 13 mounted on an exhaust chamber 2 and carrying a driven machine, such as a dynamo 15. The shaft 5 is mounted in a step bearing 6 surmounted by a guide-bearing 12 and enclosed in a chamber 9. The lubricant is supplied through tube 8 from a highpressure pump, 10 being the return tube and 11 a pressureequalizing tube. Guide-bearings 17, 18 are arranged above the turbine, and are provided with a circulating supply of lubricant through tubes 19,21,23 connected to a low-pressure pump. Fig. 3 shows a section through the pumps. A motor carrying a pinion gears with the wheel 3, which drives the pump shaft 38 through gearing 37. The pump casing is divided by partition 39, the low-pressure pump 41 being immersed in the lubricant on one side. The shaft 38 is mounted in an end bearing-cap 40 and in a bearing in the partition 39. The end of the shaft 38 has a crank-pin working in a crosshead which operates on either side two pump pistons set in opposite phases. The pnmp pistons are cross-connected by feed-tubes, the lower pumps acting to supply lubricant to the upper ones at the time when they are filling. The connecting-passages between the filling and main pumps are provided with suction valves, the play of which is regulated by stops carried by metal plates bolted on to the outside of the casing. The main pumps discharge to a common reservoir having a pressure equalizer formed of a concave-ended plunger forced down by a coiled spring. The return lubricant is received in a chamber 72 and enters the cooling- chamber 74 at the bottom. A settling-chamber 79 is provided under the pump casing, and is provided with a screw valve, which, when opened, allows any water to pass from the pump casing. The chamber 79 has also a removable plate on one side to enable it to be emptied. Sight gauges are mounted externally in connection with each of the pump chambers. The high and low pressure pumps may be used separately.
Patent GB-190414633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Machines.
Inventor: HAEBERLE JOHANN
Filed: 1904-06-29
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 14,633. Haeberle, J. June 29. Automatic-feed weighers.-The machine is particularly adapted for weighing pulverulent materials such as cement, meal, flour, &c. The feed-tube does not contract near its lower opening, and is wide open during the feed. The arrangement is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The feedtube z is adapted to be closed by two curved shutters h, which work through slots in the tube and are carried by links f pivoted to the feed-tube. Slotted bars d pivoted to a slide a work on pins e on the links, and operate them when the feed-tube is to be closed. The slide a rests on the top of the scale-pan o, which rests on the beam v, suitably counterweighted. A second beam x serves to steady the movement. The shutters h are held open by means of catches i pivoted at k. When the scale-pan, and with it the slide a, falls, a pin l on the slide engages pins k<2> on the catches, and releases the shutters, the rods d then closing them. The counterweighted door p of the scale-pan o is then opened, the end of its spring locking-catch r striking a stop u, and the jar of the slide a on the stop n securing an immediate opening. On the scale-pan rising, the shutters h are opened, and any adherent powder is scraped off by the edges of the slots. A spring y is provided for cushioning the weight-pan w. A counting-mechanism may be provided.
Patent GB-190414989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Increasing Circulation in Steam Boilers, Water Heating Installations and the like.
Inventor: TOEBELMANN CARL
Filed: 1904-07-04
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 14,989. T÷belmann, C. July 4. Water-circulation, promoting; auxiliary boilers; feedwater, supplying &c.-To increase the circulation in boilers and in installations for heating by hot water and other liquids, steam at a relativelyhigh pressure is generated by the arrangement used for heating the water or liquid and is discharged into the heating-circuit. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement as applied to one form of watertube boiler and Fig. 3 to a hot-water heating- installation. As regards Fig. 1, the small watertube boiler 8, situated immediately over the furnace, is provided for the supply of steam by the pipe 11 and mouth 5 to the extension 6 of the front header 2. The steam supply may be cut off from the pipe 11 by the valves 12 or 13. The water dripping from the steam pipe 32 may be caught by the pan for feeding the auxiliary boiler, or pure water alone may be used. The supply is made up by the float 28 opening the valve 27 in the pan. The gauge glass 14 may be provided. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the steam is injected into the widened portion of a vertical pipe. The injector could be equally well arranged in the discharge pipe.
Patent GB-190423023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Turbine Motors and Pumps.
Inventor: ATKINSON JAMES
Filed: 1904-10-26
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 23,023. Atkinson, J. Oct. 26. Screw pumps.-Apparatus described as a turbine and suitable for Loth elastic and non-elastic fluids comprises a disc a carrying blades e, f, Fig. 1, and working in a casing with guide-passages i, j shaped to cause the fluid to take a spiral course from inlet to outlet. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, there are four rings of blades m, n, o, p on the wheel and four sets of passages s in the casing. With elastic fluids, the passages gradually increase in area from the inlet nozzle, and, after a certain degree of expansion when the area of the passages reaches an inconvenient limit, the stream may be broken up into two or three parts and directed to different parts of the wheel. Elastic fluids may be compressed in stages by uniting the partly-compressed streams. For reversing, the blades are made symmetrical and extra nozzles are provided. When products of combustion are nsed, the casing is water-jacketed.
Patent GB-190424290-A (GB)
Title: Process for Producing Coloured Photographs.
Inventor: KOPPMANN GUSTAV
Filed: 1904-11-09
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 24,290. Koppmann, G. Nov. 9. Producing coloured photographs ; emulsions, making; sensitized plates and films.-In order to compensate the reduced sensitiveness of films containing pigments and haloid salts of silver, soluble dyes, such as eosine, erythrosine, cyanine, ethyl red (according to Miethe), are added to the emulsions for films containing pigments allowing only red rays to pass through them.
Patent GB-190425139-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Holder for Curtain-poles and Tops.
Inventor: SCHMITZ HEINRICH ANTON
Filed: 1904-11-19
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 25,139. Schmitz, H. A. Nov. 19. Brackets.-A bent bar c, carrying eyes or pins for a curtain pole, can be adjusted along the wall in a slot in a connecting-piece b, which can be adjusted perpendicularly to the wall on a bar a, retained in the wall by barbs at one end. The two slots in the part b communicate so that a single screw d is sufficient to fix the parts b, c in position.
Patent GB-190425265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Storage Battery or Accumulator Electrodes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 25,265. Boult, A. J., [Accumulatoren und Electricitõts-werke-Akt.-Ges. vorm. W. A. Boese & Co.]. Nov.21. Making galvanic batteries.-I n t h e manufacture of accumulator electrodes, the bars of which the plates are composed, or the plates themselves, are forced through the die of a reducing - press. Thus, the ribbed electrode shown in Fig. 1, in which the spaces between the ribs are filled with active material, is forced through the die of a hydraulic or other press, Fig. 3, and is reduced to the cross-section shown in Fig. 2. These compressed bars are then inserted into or soldered to a strong lead frame. Or the plate can bo cast in one piece h, Fig. 14, provided on all sides with a solid edge i, so that after passage through the press j, Fig. 11, the finished plate will have solid strong edges from which the connecting-tongues &c. of the plate can be cut.
Patent GB-190503828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hats and other Head Coverings.
Inventor: ELMS-LESTER WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-02-23
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 3828. Lester, W. Elms-. Feb. 23. Silk hats; collapsible.- Hats, particularly of the silk-hat type, consist of a wire frame or shape covered with suitable material, preferably o f a porous nature. The brim may be stiffened by covering it with additional material such as proofed cloth, o the brim may be formed entirely of such material. In the case of opera hats, the top and bottom frames are connected by four spring - controlled hinged stays as shown in Figs. 5 and 6. The duplex wires A<4> are hinged together at a<2>. The action of the tension spring a<3> through the loop a<5> tends to keep the hat distended, the stop a<4> limiting the outward movement. Spring catches may be provided, if required, to keep the hat in a closed position.
Patent GB-190515956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Audible Railway Signalling Apparatus
Inventor: KAY JAMES MIDDLETON
Filed: 1905-08-04
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 15,956. Kay, J. M. Aug. 4. Contacts, mechanical.-The mechanical contact described in Specification No. 2289, A.D. 1905, is provided with an electric indicating- contact. Copper plates Z, Y are attached respectively to the cam C and to a sleeper, and wires lead from the plates to a switch, and lamp, bell, or other indicator with a battery in the signal cabin so that the signalman by closing the switch can ascertain the position of the cam C.
Patent GB-190517031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plant Protecting Devices.
Inventor: QUIRK GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1905-08-22
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 17,031. Quirk, G. H. Aug. 22. Tree guards.-An appliance for protecting young trees and other plants consists of a conical mantle a which is partly embedded in the soil around the plant. It is made of wire, strip metal, or other material, and may be provided with supporting spikes or feet and with a fixed o r removable cover c. It is preferably woven in one piece, but may be made in two parts or folded together to facilitate packing. Specification No. 6528, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Agricultural appliances for the treatment of land and crops], is referred to.
Patent GB-190526282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burring Rollers.
Inventor: HUBERT LEOPOLD OFFERMANN
IPC: D01G15/94
Filed: 1905-12-16
Abstract: 26,282. Offermann, H. L. Jan. 16, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Burring-apparatus; carding-engines.-To remove burrs and, at the same time, effectively grip the wool, the burring-roller a is provided with h alternate rings of fine teeth c and large or coarse teeth d.
Patent GB-190604011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for use in Making Music Sheets for Mechanical Playing Musical Instruments.
Inventor: WIENER CLARENCE
Filed: 1906-02-17
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 4011. Wiener, C. Feb. 17. Punching and perforating machines for paper.- Marking or punching dies 13, for making tunesheets for automatic musical instruments, are brought into operation by electro-magnets 6, and vibrated by tappets 14 rotated constantly. The keys 1 when depressed close the contacts 2, which are connected up to the switchboards or contactboards 4, 5 and the electro-magnets 6. The tunesheet 18 is fed by the rotating rollers 19, 20. Each spring-pulled armature 10 is provided with a doublearmed lever 11, 12, the arms of which engage with i the die 13 and the tappet 14.
Patent GB-190604679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lamp and Lantern Holders.
Inventor: ROBERTS WILLIAM NESBIT
Filed: 1906-02-26
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 4679. Roberts, W. N., and Mathews, H. B. May 13, 1905, [(late applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Carriage lamps; lamp brackets.-A holder for securing a lamp to a buggy top consists of a plate C with wire clips for holding the lamp, and hooks A for attaching to the buggy. The hooks A are hinged to the plate C, and are turned by a lever B to catch over the side bar of the buggy top. The bottom of the plate C is turned over to bear against the front bow of the buggy top and keep the lamp upright. To the plate C is soldered a piece E, Fig. 6, of tin, W-shaped in section, into which fits one bar of the lamp. A clip F encircles the lamp, having a notch G to fit the outer bar. The inner bar is held at the top by a hook, actuated by the lever H. In modifications, (1) the two bars of the lamp are gripped on the inside by hooks H, Fig. 4, and by a spring clip I soldered to the plate C, and (2) the lamp is permanently fixed to the plate C by soldering &c.
Patent GB-190605615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Burners more particularly for Cluster Lights.
Inventor: SMITH FRANCIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-03-08
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 5615. Smith, F. J., [Swimmer, R., and Neelen, E. B.]. March 8. Plug cocks.-The main gas plug 21 of a multipleburner lamp is held in position by a spiral spring 22 engaging recesses in the casing 20 and in a screw collar on the plug, and is provided with a heat-insulating handle 30 forced against prongs 29 on the plug by means of a nut 32 on the stem 28.
Patent GB-190609262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sight-protectors for Rifles, Air-rifles and other Small Arms
Filed: 1906-04-19
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 9262. Birmingham Small Arms Co., Driver, A. H. M., and Norman, C. April 19. Sights.-Protectors for foresights consist of a hinged hood, which can be turned up or down to protect or uncover the sight, and is provided with means for temporarily locking it in either position. Fig. 3 shows the hood and parts of the locking- bolt in section, and Fig. 5 shows a transverse vertical section. The hood a is mounted on a pin d placed in a chamber c in the sight-block and connected to the hood by the square collar d<1> and washer d' fitting in square holes in the sides of the hood. The hood is locked by means of a bolt e sliding within the pin d and having projections e<2>, e<3> which engage in the corners of a squaresectioned part c' of the chamber c. When the hood is grasped between the finger and thumb, the bolt e is pressed inwardly and the locking-projections e', e' are disengaged so that the hood can be turned.
Patent GB-190609738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Power Driving or Transmission Gear for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MANN GEORGE HUTCHINSON
Filed: 1906-04-26
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 9738. Mann, G. H. April 26. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to bevel driving-gear for transmittingmotion from the differential axle to the rear wheels of a motor-car, and consists in enclosing the bevel-gear and longitudinal shafts in oil-tight casings and intermediate trunks respectively, the said trunks acting as radius rods to permit the back axle to move up and down on its springs. The differential shaft 16 is provided with a bevel-wheel 15 gearing with a bevel-wheel 14 at one end of the shaft 12, which has at its other end another bevel-wheel 13 gearing with a bevel-wheel 1 mounted on the rear road wheel. A trunk 17 surrounds the shaft 12 and fits, at one end, into a socket 19 in the casing 20 which is hinged about a ring 21 attached to the gear casing 23, and also about a pivot 24 carried by a bracket 25, both the pivot 24 and the ring 21 being concentric with the differential axle. The other end of the trunk 17 is formed as a casing 6 to enclose the bevel-wheels 13, 1. The casing 6 is kept oil tight by means of a cylindrical neck 5 bolted to the road wheel, and an elastic packing-ring 8, and is also provided with a hinged block 9 sliding on a guide 10 fixed to the frame, as shown in Fig. 3. The construction employed facilitates repairs and provides ample means of lubrication.
Patent GB-190610813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Valves
Inventor: GRANT WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-09
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 10,813. Grant, W. May 9.. Safety-valves.- Spring-loaded safety-valves are constructed so as to prevent buckling of the spring, and consequent injuries of the valve. The valve C is formed with a recess c below its seating, and a recess a is to med in the spindle A above a flange a', upon which the spring bears. The pressure of the spring is communicated to the valve by means of a rod D with rounded ends d, d<1>, which fit into the recesses a, c, respectively. The spindle A is guided by a crossbar E, and the spindle D is made square or hexagonal at d<2>, and may be provided with holes to allow the valve to be turned on its seat. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 4061, A.D. 1890, No. 16,038, A.D. 1898, No. 14,213, A.D. 1899, No. 4752, A.D. 1901, and No. 22,218, A.D. 1902.]
Patent GB-190611461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Feed Water Heaters.
Inventor: METCALFE JAMES
Filed: 1906-05-16
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 11,461. Metcalfe, J., Metcalfe, J. C., Metcalfe, R. D. May 16. Feed-water, heating.-An injector device a for heating water is inserted in the delivery pipe b of the pump or other feeding-appliance. The pipe b is also provided with a branch pipe c, forming a by-pass. A loaded valve may be fitted in the branch c to prevent excessive pressure in the main when the heater is in operation. The heater is preferably similar to the auxiliary live-steam injectors described in Specification No. 20,222, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Injectors &c.].
Patent GB-190612690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Frames for Velocipedes
Inventor: HUNNABLE ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-05-31
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 12,690. Hunnable, A., Prentis, W. F., and Prentis, C. E. May 31. Frames, antivibration arrangements for. In that type of shockabsorbing d e v i c e for velocipedes wherein the front fork stem 5 is connected to the handle-bar stem 13 by parallel links 9 which turn on bolts upon the two members and are controlled by a spring or springs disposed between the head and the fork stem, the side members of the links are mounted upon the conical ends of bolts 10, 12 which pass through clips 6, 11 upon the stems, ball bearings 27, Fig. 3, being, if desired, provided between the clip-adjusting nuts 15 and the links. As shown in Fig. 3, an intermediate member mounted on the clip bolts and the adjustment bolts 17 is used to strengthen the links. The spring or springs 18 are attached to a lug 19 upon the lower clip 11 and by means of an adjusting eye-bolt 20 to a plate 21 upon the stem 5. Instead of the bolts being coned, the links may carry conical projections to work in corresponding recesses in the bolts. In a modification applicable to machines now in use, the clips 6 are integral with a tube adapted. to be sprung on to, and to be secured upon, the fork stem. The invention may be applied to the rear of the frame. According to the Provisional Specification, as further modifications, lugs upon the clips may be coned or recessed, while the links may form part of or act as springs.
Patent GB-190612777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Compasses.
Inventor: BARKER CHARLES
Filed: 1906-06-01
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 12,777. Barker, C., [trading as Barker & Son, F.]. June 1. Compasses, magnetic. -In a pocket compass, a broad needle a having pointed extremities is coated with luminous paint. The hinged cover or cap f carries a magnifying-lens g. The card and needle are protected by a cover-glass c.
Patent GB-190617257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Paper Cutting Machines.
Inventor: VICKERY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-07-31
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 17,257. Vickery, F. W. July 31. Cutting - machines for paper.-In machines for cutting web paper into sheets, means are provided for clamping the paper and for delivering and flattening the cut sheets. The paper web G, drawn from a roll, is cut into sheets by a revolving transverse knife B', co-operating with a fixed knife B, and then passes on to an endless band A running round rollers C, D, preferably arranged as shown in Fig. 4. The roller C is driven at a higher speed than the roller D, so as to make the upper part of the band sag as at E. A friction roller F, counterweighted or otherwise, rests on the band A and nips the paper G during the cutting operation and subsequently controls its delivery. Rollers H may be employed to elevate the band A at the slope, or a board I may be used leading down to the usual endless band A, Fig. 1. In the latter case, the board I may be furnished with a roller J, Fig. 5, upon which the friction roller F bears. This friction roller may be actuated by cam-and-lever mechanism K, L to grip the paper tightly during the cutting operation, but to have a frictional bearing only on the paper at other times. The cut sheets are conducted by the band A to tapered blocks M, Fig, 6, adapted to turn up the edges N of the sheets while their central portions are depressed, to counteract the natural curl of the paper, by adjustable rollers P carried on pivoted links Q. The sheets then pass to an automatically-lowering delivery table T, Fig. 8, above which gauges U, V are mounted respectively on a shaft W independent of such table, and on arms X adjustably connected to the shaft W, so as to allow of the removal of the table when sufficient sheets are collected.
Patent GB-190620294-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Electric Incandescence Lamps suitable for Theatrical, Decorative and other Purposes.
Inventor: CRAWSHAW WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1906-09-12
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 20,294. Crawshaw, W. J., and Affleck, R. Sept. 12. Incandescent lamps.-A tubular lamp suitable for theatrical and decorative purposes has a cap and filament at each end, each filament b, c occupying rather less than half the tube. Solid, tubular, or composite filaments may be used, and one or more supports may be provided for each. The bulb may be of any tubular form, for example, there may be an enlargement in each half, or the halves may meet at an angle and may be supported in the middle ; the halves may also be coloured. The light may be varied by using either or both halves of the lamp.
Patent GB-190620571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: CURTIS JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-09-17
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 20,571. Curtis, J. W., and Evans, G. H. Sept. 17. Athletic boots and shoes; soles.-To avoid injury to the feet by the spikes, studs, or other p r ojections of football, cricket, &c. boots or shoes, and to give greater flexibility, overlapping metal springs A, Fig. 4, are secured between the inner and outer soles, the overlapping ends resting on a cross-bar (not shown). One of the plates may be extended over the waist of the boot, as indicated by dotted lines, For cyclists' shoes, the plates are shaped as shown in Fig. 5. To facilitate insertion of the spikes or studs, a perforated metal or wooden plate F, Fig. 6, is employed as a templet.