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Patent GB-190418147-A (GB)
Title: New Pharmaceutical Compound and Process for the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: WETTER JASPER
Filed: 1904-08-22
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 18,147. Wetter, J., [Hoffmann-Laroche & Co, F.]. Aug. 22. Anµsthetics; medicinal preparations.-Chloralacetonechloroform [CCl3.CH(OH).O.(CH3)2.COl3] is obtained by condensing molecular proportions of chloral, or chloralhydrate, with acetone-chloroform, and is stated to possess advantages over its generators as a hypnotic and local anµsthetic. It melts at 65‹ C., sublimes on heating. cautiously, has a slight smell and taste resembling those of camphor, and is easily soluble in dilute alcohol and slightly in cold water.
Patent GB-190423007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Safety-valves for Fluid Pressure Brake Systems.
Inventor: MORRISON FRANK BABCOCK
Filed: 1904-10-25
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 23,007. Morrison, F. B. Oct. 25. Brakes, pneumatic-pressure. A cock, such as is used for connecting the train-pipe to the flexible coupling-pipe, is fitted with a sliding piston 20, Fig. 2, surmounted by a tapered " safety " valve 21, which automatically closes when the coupling-pipe is ruptured, and prevents the rapid escape of air, so that the brakes are applied gradually. The valve and piston are fitted in the plug 11, which is formed with leakage ports 23, 24, 25, the port 25 leading into a notch 26 in the seating 12. When the coupling-pipe is ruptured, the pressure below the piston 20 shoots up the valve 21 and closes the train-pipe section, the air in which leaks slowly away through the port 23 and the perforated disc 19, past the piston 20, and then through the port 25 and notch 26. The brakes are thus applied gradually. By means of the handle 13, the brakesman can turn the cock 11 until the port 23 is covered by the seating 12, thus cutting off the escape of air, or he can turn the cock through ninety degrees and make the port 24 coincide with the notch 26. The air beneath the piston 20 then escapes, and the valve 21 falls. The cock may then be turned back so as to vent the train-pipe, thus applying the brakes rapidly. To prevent the cock from being turned and the brakes applied by an unauthorized person, the valve may be fitted with a spring catch 27, Fig. 5, or a similar catch operated by air or gravity. When the valve 21 is down, the catch 27, which is pivoted to a block 28, passes through the slotted plate 30, and engages with the recess 34 in the plug 11 and the groove 35 in the wall of the cap 15, thus preventing the cock from being turned. When the valve 21 rises, the perforated plate 32 moves the arm of the catch so as to free the valve. The cap 15 may also be fitted with a spring valve 39, Fig. 7, attached to a piston 40 in an open cylinder 41, so that, when the trainpipe pressure has fallen to four or five pounds, the valve 39 rises and enables the air to blow out the accumulated water and dust.
Patent GB-190424397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drop Hammers.
Filed: 1904-11-11
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 24,397. Brett, E. S., and Brett's Patent Lifter Co. Nov. 11. Hammers, power.-The band 23 of a drop hammer is attached at one end to the head 10, passes over a pulley 43, and is fixed at the other end to a gripping-block 24. The power is obtained from a pulley 18 from which the shafts 15, 17 are driven by spur gearing. The shaft 17 carries a sleeve 26, operated through crank-levers 29 by a spring-controlled foot-lever 31 or a hand-lever 44 and carrying two cam-shaped projecting pieces 34, 35 which actuate the gripping-block 24, Figs. 3 and 5. To a partly circular frame 40 concentric with the shaft 17 is attached a plate 46 so shaped as to lift the pin 45 of the gripping-block from the pulley 22 and so to limit the maximum lift of the hammer. On depressing the lever 31, the gripping- block is brought to press on the rotating pulley, and the hammer is thus raised ; on partly releasing the lever, the hammer is allowed to drop, and, on totally releasing it, the gripping - block comes against the frame 40 and so keeps the hammer in any desired position.
Patent GB-190428981-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Extending Rods for Curtains
Inventor: BARNES JABEZ
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 28,981. Barnes, J. Dec. 30 Making hinges and pivots.-Extensible curtain rods are connected to wall plates by hinged joints so that the plates can be attached to the wall at various angles to the curtain pole. The parts 1, 2 of the curtain rod are formed with end attachments, shown in Figs. 4 and 5, comprising plates 6 which are riveted into short tubes or cups 11. The fitting for attachment to the outer tube 1 is made with a cup adapted to be compressed round the tube, while the other fitting has a cup threaded internally to screw on the solid rod 2. The parts of the hinges which are attached to the wall plates 3 are constructed with similar plates 5 riveted to a dished portion of the wall plate.
Patent GB-190501224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Trolley Retrievers for Electric Tram Car and the like.
Inventor: EARLL CHARLES ISAAC
Filed: 1905-01-21
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 1224. Earll, C. I. Jan. 21. Electric railways with overhead conductors. Collectors. - Relates to trolly retrievers or catchers, for tramcars and the like, of the type in which a spring drum is acted on by two springs, the stronger of which is normally out of action, but is brought into action when the trolly jumps the wire, and consists in improvements in the apparatus described in Specification No. 15,335, A.D. 1901, whereby the power spring can be rewound, locked, and released, the trolly rope being formed of two parts of different diameter and provided with an enlargement for handling purposes. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show sections of the apparatus ; in Fig. 2, the power spring is wound up, while in Fig. 3, it is shown unwound. A casing 1, 2 is fitted with a central shaft 3 on which is fixed a disk 6 secured by its hub 7 to the tension spring 8, and a drum 9 for the trolly rope. The outer end of the power spring 11 is secured to the drum, and its inner end to the sleeve 15 of an intermediate disk or member 16. This member carries a main lock pawl 20, which may engage teeth 19 on the drum or teeth 24 on a ratchet-ring which is normally held stationary by the pawl 27. A hanging pawl 29 is pivoted on the pawl 20, and a second check pawl 44 is connected to it by a spring 47. The intermediate member 16 also carries a bell-crank pawl 36, 39, and a pawl 40 connected together by a spring 42. When the trolly jumps the wire, the' sudden unwinding of the drum throws the suspended pawl 29 outwards into engagement with the teeth 24, thus disengaging the pawl 20 and allowing the power spring to wind the cord on to the drum and pull down the trolly pole, the check pawl 44 preventing unwinding due to rebound of the trolly pole. The pawl 20 is moved into engagement with the teeth 24, and the intermediate member 16 is thus held stationary. A controlling - stop 38 on the spring 11 also releases the bell-crank pawl 36, 39, and allows the set pawl 40 to move outwards into gear with the ratchet-ring, thus enabling the main lock pawl 20 to fall back on to the teeth of the drum when tension on the drum is released. The power spring 11 is set or rewound by unwinding the rope from the drum, the spring being prevented from unwinding by the pawl 20. When the spring is completely wound, a stop 38 on it engages a projection on the bell-crank arm 36, and moves the pawl arm into engagement with the teeth 19, thus preventing any further winding movement of the drum, and, when tension is relaxed, causing the spring 42 to withdraw the pawl 40 from the ratchet-ring, the drum being then left under the action of the tension spring 8 only. The trolly rope is made with an enlarged portion or grip 146 to facilitate handling. The grip may be braided into the rope or applied by winding. The rope may be made of two parts of different diameter, the part of smaller diameter being that wound on the drum.
Patent GB-190504548-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Safety Gate for Hoists.
Inventor: POWNER DIXON
Filed: 1905-03-04
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 4548. Powner, D., and Thompson, T. C. March 4. Lifts. - Relates to automaticallyactuated well doors for lifts and the like, and comprises also a locking - device therefor. The doors are provided with a roller A on a bar B which engages double wedges C fixed to the top and bottom of the cage D. The bar B slides in a casing E attached to the fixed portion of the gate, and is connected to the movable part thereof at I. The movement of the roller A is transmitted and multiplied by lazy-tongs or like mechanism to give the desired length of traverse to the gate. A counterweighted lever K carrying a roller N is moved by the cage when coming into position so as to release a pin P and allow the door to be opened.
Patent GB-190507553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Wheels and Tyres for Road Vehicles.
Filed: 1905-04-10
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 7553. Collier, A. T., and Reilloc Tyre Co. April 10. Tyres, elastic other t h a n pneumatic ; felloes or rims.- Relates to means for attaching to rims tyres of the type described in Specification No. 27,716, A.D. 1903. A carrier ring h which may be vulcanized to the tyre d is slipped over the rim a, and the lateral edges e of the tyre are gripped between the circumferential grooves j and the flanges b, c, one of which is detachable. The carrier ring is made of channel-section and of iron or wood ; it may be provided with an outer ring k of metal, vulcanite, &c. The adaptation of the device to twin tyres is shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190514124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: BRINKMAN WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1905-07-08
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 14,124. Brinkman, W. J. July 8. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Vertical and motor road vehicle boilers; priming, preventing; flues, internal ; tubes, water.-A vertical boiler, especially applicable for use in motor road vehicles, has curved water-tubes in the fire-box for increasing the circulation, the uptake sliding laterally to allow fuel to be supplied. The firebox b, of the shape shown, contains a conical deflector k or it may itself be conically shaped at the top to lead the gases to the uptake l. The water-tubes e are provided to increase the circulation of water in the boiler. A priming-preventing ring t is also arranged in the steam space as shown. To supply fuel to the fire-bars w, the damper or baffle o is raised into the recess n in the uptake by means of the bell-crank lever q and rod p, and the chimney is then slid along the grooves j. If desired, the uptake may be fixed and a sliding door made therein to admit the fuel. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 516, A.D. 1867, No. 954, A.D. 1869, No. 22,995, A.D. 1894, No. 18,062, A.D. 1896, No. 7996, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Furnaces &c.], and No. 6315, A.D. 1903.]
Patent GB-190515230-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Indicating Gas Given Off in the Holds of Ships Laden with Coal or other Gas-evolving Substances or Liquids.
Inventor: PARRY JOHN
Filed: 1905-07-25
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 15,230. Parry, J., and Pillinger, H. J. July 25. Thermometers. - T h temperature and pressure of gas in a ship's hold are indicated by means of two vessels a, b in the hold, which contain a simple of the cargo and air respectively, and are connected with two pressure gauges. The gauges d, g are at a distance from the hold, and are adjusted to equality before the commencement of a voyage, so that evolution of gas from the sample of cargo causes a difference of pressure to be set np. The air may be replaced by any suitable medium which does not evolve gas..
Patent GB-190521648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electrical Fuse Boxes.
Filed: 1905-10-24
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 21,648. Henley's Telegraph Works Co., W. T., and Nichols, W. H. Oct. 24. Couplings; cut-outs.-Metal-sheathed cables are led through a sealing-trough into a fuse-box, and means are provided to secure good electric contact between the sheath, box, and trough. The fuse boxes B<1>, B<3> are mounted on a metal plate C provided with bolt holes c so that it may be secured to a wall. The boxes are preferably of cast iron and of the type described in Specification No. 3216, A.D. 1904, modified as in Specification No. 10,296, A.D. 1905. The rear part D of the sealing-trough is integral with the base-plate C, and the cover D<1> is.secured to it by a rabbeted joint d. The cover is held in its closed position by a screw E. The cable A passes through a bush F and rests in a half-round cradle G cast with the base C. It is secured by a metallic strap G', fastened by bolts or screws g to the cradle G. The cores A', A<2> are separated and taken to the fuse boxes. By this arrangement, a good connexion is made between the sheath, box, and base. In a modification, Fig. 6, strips H of the metal sheathing are out and unwound in opposite directions and screwed to the cradle G.
Patent GB-190522521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Cutters or Launders in Buildings, Mining Machinery and the like.
Filed: 1905-11-03
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 22,521. Bruce & Still, and Bruce, W. T. C. Nov. 3. Brackets.-In order that the slope of gutters, launders, and the like may be kept uniform in spite of any settlement, they are supported by adjustable brackets. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a plate B furnished with vertical slots in the upper and lower parts is fastened to the wall of the building. The gutter is held in a bracket C having a T-shaped head which passes through the upper slot in the plate B. The bracket is held in position by means of a tie D riveted to it and furnished at its lower end with a screw and nut by which it is held to the plate B. Instead of being T-headed, the bracket C may be formed as a bolt adapted to take two nuts, one on each side of the plate B. The shape of the plate B may be modified as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190525112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescence Gas Lamps, particularly applicable to Railway Carriage Roof, or similar, Lamps.
Inventor: WELCH WILLIAM HENRY ISAAC
Filed: 1905-12-04
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 25,112. Welch, W. H. I. Dec. 4. Incandescent gas lamps.-In incandescent gas lamps, particularly for railway-carriage roof lamps and the like, the burner fittings are arranged so that they can be withdrawn from above, or replaced without disturbing the globe or reflector. In one arrangement, the burner head a, Fig. 1, is connected to two bent tubes b, b<1>, one b or both of which are formed with mixing-chambers c, fitting over the gas nozzles e ; in the former case, the other tube b<1> fits over a plug f or a guide, and in the latter case the tubes b; b<1> may be provided with separate valves. The air chambers c have air inlets d on their upper sides, adjusted by perforated rotatable plates c'. The mixing-chamber c and the gas nozzle e are protected by an air jacket j surrounding the lower part of the flue h, extending over the reflector, and closed above by a cap k' on the detachable upper part k of the flue, the walls of the jacket j or the flue being slotted for the passage of the burner tubes. In a multiple-burner lamp, the burners may be separately guided and removable, or may be connected 'in pairs or sets bv bridge-pieces n, Fig. 3, which may act as guides in conjunction with the lamp fixtures. The burner mouth is formed with small lateral holes, so as to prevent deposition of soot on the upper parts of the mantle.
Patent GB-190600393-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means or Apparatus for Treating Pile Fabrics for the Production of Designs or Effects thereon.
Inventor: DYSON EDGAR
Filed: 1906-01-06
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 393. Dyson, E. Jan. 6. Crimping.-Relates to a machine for producing designs or effects on pile fabrics by crushing or laying the pile, prior to steaming. Two driven rollers c, d are employed, which are studded with rows of teeth c<1>, d<1>. The teeth in one row alternate with those in the next, but their disposition may be varied to produce different effects. The entering fabric, folded longitudinally, is led between tables e, f having vertical guides or ribs e<1>, f<1>, by which it is formed into a number of longitudinal folds. The fabric then passes between the rollers c, d, which gather or pucker it transversely. Rods g extend between the rows of teeth, and cause the detachment of the fabric at the required point. The fabric is then conveyed between travelling aprons j<1>, k<1>, which are unwound from rollers j, k provided with brake straps. The folds are forced more tightly together between the rollers c, d and small driven rollers h, i. The aprons and crumpled fabric pass to a winding-on roller actuated by ratchet mechanism. The rollers c, d can be replaced by a single toothed roller and a bed or travelling apron.
Patent GB-190603487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Candelabra
Inventor: BARRATT ALBERT
Filed: 1906-02-13
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 3487. Barratt, A. Feb. 13. Candelabra; candle brackets.-In candelabra and the like having arms which can be raised and lowered and maintained in the desired position by a pawl and ratchet, two double arms C are mounted one on each side of a central standard. Each arm carries one or more candles, the sockets being placed at the top of the uprights G. A socket is also fixed to the top F of the central standard.
Patent GB-190604216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Car Couplings.
Inventor: MCCONWAY WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-02-20
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 4216. McConway, W. Feb. 20. Couplings, automatic.-A knuckle coupling-head is provided with a pivoted hook-carrying member which may be rotated so as to be locked by the knuckle of the coupling in a position suitable for engagement with a link or chain coupling, or may be swung aside to allow of the usual automatic action of the knuckle. The hook-carrying member comprises an arm 11<a> pivoted at 12, the hook 11<c> being fixed to the free end, which is also formed with a cylindrical portion 11<b> adapted to engage with the knuckle 4. The arm 11<a> is operated by means of a bent lever 13, which is also pivoted at 12, and has one arm passing under the arm 11<a> and entering a socket under the portion 11<b>, while the other arm is formed with a slot 13<c> which engages with an arm 15<a> connected to an operating- rod 15 formed with handles 15<b> and mounted in stirrups 16 at each side of the vehicle. After the locking-pin 6 of the coupling has been raised, the hook 11<c> may be swung aside to the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1, thereby opening the knuckle 4 ready for engagement with a similar coupling. When returned to the position for engagement with a link coupling, the arm 11<a> knocks against the tail of the knuckle 4 and becomes locked as shown. When the knuckle 4 is opened by the upward movement of the locking- pin 6, the arm 11<a> may be arranged to be swung aside by the tail of the knuckle. A suitable locking-mechanism is shown in Fig. 4, and comprises a pin 6 formed with a cavity 6<a> and lug 6<b>, and also a tumbler 7, pivoted at 8 and formed with projections 7<a>, 7<b>, 7<c>. The pin 6 is held in the unlocked position by the engagement of the projection 7<a> with the cavity 6<a>, but is released as the knuckle is opened by the engagement of a lug 4<a> on the tail of the knuckle with the projection 7<b>. When the knuckle is to be opened by the movement of the locking-mechanism, the pin 6 is raised so that the tumbler 7 is rotated by the lug 6b, the knuckle being operated by the projection 7<c>. The pin 6 is operated by means of a cranked rod 9 to which it is connected by telescoping links 10<a>, 10<b>, arranged so as not to impede the engagement of a link coupling with the hook 11<c>. In another form of locking-mechanism, which may be fitted with a device for preventing accidental unlocking, the pin is formed with a bevelled face with which the knuckle engages, so as to lift the pin, as it passes into the locked position. In a modification, the hook 11<c> extends horizontally outwards from the end of the arm 11<a> and passes through a slot in the knuckle 4. The invention is also applied to couplers in which the head is flexibly attached to the draught rigging by a number of pivoted stems.
Patent GB-190609785-A (GB)
Title: Method of Manufacturing Bricks of Calcareous Sand or the like.
Inventor: BERGLUND SANFRID WILGOTT
Filed: 1906-04-26
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 9785. Berglund, S. W. April 26. Bricks.-In making bricks of sand and lime &c., the mixed materials are reduced to a state of mud with water, are allowed to settle in moulds, and are hardened while still immersed by exposure to the action of water at temperatures exceeding 100‹ C.
Patent GB-190609932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Elastic Tyres
Inventor: MARCHANT THOMAS BALLARD
Filed: 1906-04-28
Granted: 1907-04-27
Abstract: 9932. Marchant, T. B., Marchant, A. G., and Marchant, G. P. April 28. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Relates to single or twin rubber or like elastic tyres which have embedded metal rods B or the like adapted to be drawn inwards by clamping-members, such as the wedge-shaped rim-flanges E turning about their inner edges H and adjusted by bolts G, the tyres being prevented from creeping by recesses formed in the metal rim D opposite alternate bolts G, as described in Specification No. 5633A, A.D. 1906. The invention consists in strengthening the base of the tyre by circumferential strips or small circular washers P of canvas or the like ; in covering the rods with material K which is not affected when the tyre is vulcanized ; and in forming creeping-preventing recesses, such as slots for guiding the rods, in the clamping-members E or other parts attached to the rim.
Patent GB-190613397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reducing-wheels for Steam-engine Indicators.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1906-06-11
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 13,397. Fell, J. C., [Crosby Steam Gage and Valve Co.]. June 11. Clutches. - Relates to improvements in steamengine indicators of the type in which a pulley reciprocated by a cord from the cross-head of an engine is connected by bevel-gearing with a second pulley, a cord from which reciprocates the carddrum, and consists in applying a clutch to the gearing for stopping the drum, instead of disconnecting the cord. Fig. 2 shows the continually reciprocating pulley 12 connected by bevel-gearing 11. 6 to the stroke-pulley 17. The clutch is placed between the wheel 6 and pulley 17. To the wheel 6 is fixed a disk 18, Fig. 3, with a threaded spindle 20. A threaded hub 22, Fig. 4, can rotate on this spindle. A pin 21 in the disk 18 engages with a stop 24 on the hub 22 which it drives in one direction, the hub being returned by the tension of the spring of the drum transmitted through the pulley 17. On the hub 22 is fixed a ratchet-wheel 23. The supporting-arm 1 carries a pawl 27 pivoted at 39, and operated by hand by the handle 27. To stop the movement of the drum, the pawl is engaged with the ratchet-wheel, and the disk 18 continues forward without the hub, but on the disk turning back again, the pin 21 carries the pulley 17 back to a position corresponding to the end of the stroke. In a modification of the clutch, the disk 18 is provided with a spiral groove 29, Fig. 6, and the rotatable hub is provided with a recessed plate 40, Fig. 7, in which a swinging arm 30 is pivoted at 31 and carries a lug 32. This lug works in the groove 29, being driven in one direction by the inner end of the groove, and returned by the spring of the drum. A pawl 42 and ratchetwheel stops the rotation of the drum. In another modification, the arm 30 is replaced by a radial slot 34, Fig. 11, a ball 35 forming the driving-connexion. Instead of the pawl and ratchet arrangement, a brake may be applied to the outer surface of the plate 40.