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Patent GB-190311040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grates for Fire Places
Inventor: NUNAN CLARA
Filed: 1903-05-14
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 11,040. Nunan, C. May 14. Grates.-Consists in forming the grate bottom with a sliding section 7, Fig. 5, which, when drawn out, leaves spaces between the bars 12, Figs. 1 and 4, for the discharge of clinkers &c. The section 7 is provided with pairs of bars 8 carrying brackets 11, which rest on the bars 12 and prevent transverse movement. Slots are provided in the supporting- frame 1 to receive the lugs 9 at the back, and the reduced ends 4 at the front, of the sliding section. The grate bottom 13 is supported by arms 14 resting in recesses 15 in the frame 1 and thereby allowing it to be moved transversely for shaking the fire. Lugs 16, 17 are provided on the grate bottom and the section 7, respectively, for the ears 19 on the operating-tool 20, Fig. 6, to engage with.
Patent GB-190315369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Operating Cords of the Trolley Arms of Electric Tramcars.
Inventor: TAYLOR ABRAHAM
Filed: 1903-07-11
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 15,369. Taylor, A., Moorhead, W., and Kingscote, T. H. July 11. Electric tramways on the overhead system. Collectors. - T h e rope for swinging the trolley arm of an electric tramcar can be detachably connected to a spring-controlled holder at each end of the car, and means may be provided for taking up the slack in the rope due to the lateral movements of the trolley pulley. The rope a is provided with a metal loop b, adapted to pass over a lever e and be normally retained in the space below the lugs f between the lever and the plate d, which is bolted to the car and is marked to indicate the direction in which the arm should be swung. The longer end of the lever is pressed against the plate by a spring j. The rope may carry a handle k, formed with a flange l to prevent rain from trickling on the hand in wet weather. This handle may be covered with rope, india-rubber, or felt. For taking up the slack in the rope, it may be fitted with a piece m of india-rubber, or a tube n, Fig. 5, with a spring-controlled rod o sliding therein, may be introduced into the length of the rope. The tube n may be adapted to form the handle, as shown in dotted lines. In another arrangement, Fig. 6, the plate d is fixed to a block r sliding on a rod s. According to the Provisional Specification, the plate is sometimes made with hook-like projections, the space between them being closed by a spring blade, the free end of which is acted upon by a spring let into the plate.
Patent GB-190315716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Actuated Machines.
Inventor: WHITE GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-07-16
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 15,716. White, G. F. July 16. Fortune-telling apparatus.-Relates to means for bringing into view words, signs, or symbols purporting to be the answer to a question, the frame being provided with a series of questions in the form of printed sentences, with or without a finger or fingers for indicating the question to wbich an answer is required. Coin action.-The coin inserted in the slot G, passes down a shoot H to the hopper J, dropping on the projection L<1>, and falling to one side thereof, then dropping on to the projection L or L<2> and passing through one of the outlets K, K<1>, K', K<3> into one, say M<3>, of the money trays M, M<1>, M', M<3>. The depressed money tray is attached to a balance lever N' and, by means of levers P<1>, Q<1>, brings a plate or disc Q<4> containing an answer before the window. A trip-lever R<3> prevents the coin from escaping, but, on the depression of the tray M<3>, it is tilted by a projection S<3>, the coin falls out, and the lightened tray rises to its normal position.
Patent GB-190316243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Air-heating and Steam-superheating Apparatus for Gas Producers.
Inventor: DUFF ALFRED BARKER
Filed: 1903-07-23
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 16,243. Duff, A. B. July 23. Gas-producers.-Hot gas from the producer E is utilized in the apparatus A for heating the air or air and steam blast, and afterwards passed through a washer H. The apparatus A comprises an outer cylindrical shell containing four tubes of large diameter, two only of which are shown at B', C'. These tubes are arranged in pairs on each side of a central partition A<3> extending upwards to within a short distance of the upper tube plate A<1>. Each pair open at their upper ends into a common chamber A<4> above the tube-plate A<1>, and at their lower ends into separate chambers B<3>, C<3> connected with the producer E and washer H respectively. Air inlet and outlet connections J', J<2> are provided on opposite sides of the outer shell just above the lower tube-plate A<2>, and dustcollecting boxes B<4>, C<4>, D<4> are fitted to the chambers B<3>, C<3>, D. The hot gas from the producer E passes through the chamber D into the chamber B<3> and ascends through the tubes B<2> to the chamber A<4>. It then descends through the tubes C' to the chamber C<3> and passes into the washer H, where it escapes under the serrated or perforated edge of the casing G<3> and bubbles up through the water H<2>, finally passing away through the gas-discharge pipe H<1>. The air or air and steam to be heated enters the casing through the connection J', passes upwards in contact with the tubes C<2> to top of the partition A<3>, and then downwards on the opposite side to the outlet J<2>. Stop valves D', G' are fitted in the chambers D, G to regulate the flow of the gas.
Patent GB-190323624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stair Rods and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: JONES GEORGE
Filed: 1903-10-31
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 23,624. Jones, G. Oct. 31. Making stair rods; spinning.-Solid iron rods cased with brass are provided with solid brass terminals. The iron rod A, Fig. 4, covered by a brass casing C is reduced in diameter at each end a' and has a groove a<2>. The terminal B has a recess b<1> fitting over the end a<1> of the iron rod, and a neck b<2> which is forced, pressed, or spun into the groove b<1> in the iron rod, Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190327424-A (GB)
Title: Improvement upon what are generally known as Sectional Bookcases.
Inventor: CREE DUCAL
Filed: 1903-12-15
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 27,424. Cree, D., and Dickson, H. D. Dec. 15. Bookcases. -Relates to sectional bookcases, the doors of which open downwards to a horizontal position so as to form shelves upon which books may be rested for reference. Each intermediate s e ction consists of end pieces a, Fig. 2, a back piece b, a top piece c and two bottom pieces d. The top piece of one section fits between the bottom pieces of the section above it when the book case is built up. The top piece of each section extends somewhat above, and the bottom pieces somewhat below, the edges of the side pieces, so that, when the sections are fitted together, lateral motion is prevented. The lower and upper edges of the back and side pieces of each section are rabbeted to receive the top and bottom pieces of adjacent sections. In a modification, the bottom of the section is formed of one piece i, Fig. 2<a>, having an offset i<1> which fits between two pieces j which form the top of the adjacent section. Longitudinal grooves k in the rear pieces j receive the upper and lower edges oE the back pieces l of adjacent sections, and so form dust-proof joints. Each door g, which may be wooden or glazed, is hinged below the bottom of its section so that, when the door is opened, its lower part engages beneath the bottom piece and is thereby retained in a horizontal position. When the door is closed, its upper and lower edges engage with the doors above and below it so as to form a dust-proof joint.
Patent GB-190407931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Colored Pictures and the like.
Inventor: MILLAR GEORGE GRANDISON
Filed: 1904-04-06
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 7931. Millar, G. G. April 6. Ink.-Coloured lithographic inks for use in multicolour printing consist of six parts of Baltic linseed oil and one of white wax, coloured with suitable aniline dyes.
Patent GB-190413940-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sight Feed Lubricator.
Inventor: BHARUCHA DHUNJISHAW ARDESHEER
Filed: 1904-06-20
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 13,940. Bharucha, D. A. June 20. Lubricators.-In a sight-feed lubricator, the oil is expelled from the oil cylinder A by one or more springs H pressing against the piston B. The spring is preferably placed under the cylinder cover K, which is secured to the cylinder by screwthreaded rods K<1> and nuts K<2>. To fill the oil reservoir, the valve F between the glass tube E and the cylinder is first closed, the air valve D opened, and the cover K raised to the top of the rods K<1>. The band-wheel L, which bears against the outside of the cover and through which the screwed piston rod J passes, is rotated until the piston is above the filling-pipe 0 and air pipe D. When the cylinder A is full of oil, the pipes C, D are closed, and the wheel L unscrewed until it rises to the top of the piston-rod. The oil is then forced by the action of the spring past the open valves F, M and through the glass tube E. The compression of the spring or springs H can be renewed by screwing down the nuts K<2>. The glass tube E has a plug E' by means of which it can be filled with water,
Patent GB-190414320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flour Sifting Machines.
Inventor: GRAVE CARL PETER PATAUT
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 14,320. GravÚ, C. P. P. June 25. Sifting flour.-The flour is introduced by the hopper G', Fig. 1, into a tube G containing a screw conveyer H which feeds it through a longitudinal slot G<2> in the bottom of the tube into a rotating cylindrical screen D. The screen fits over the flanges B<1>, C<1> of the end discs B, C, which are connected by bolts F<10> passing through the annular flanges B<2>, C'. The disc B is keyed to the driving- shaft F, the inner end of which is detachably connected to the screw H. A rotary brush P, Fig. 2, mounted on an axle N<1> driven through toothed wheels I, J, M, N from the shaft F, rests on the screen D. The wheels are supported in a casing, part K of which is fixed, while the part L is capable of rocking on the axle I' of the wheel J. The other end of the shaft N<1> is carried by a link pivoted to a hanger secured to the tube G, so that the axle N' moves parallel to itself as it rocks, removable wheels on the axle running on the flanges B', C' and limiting the pressure of the tube G. Openings provided with shutters enable the screen to be cleaned out, the shutters being then replaced by a trough-shaped receiver. In a modification, the screen is made of oval form and brush on the screen. An adjustable rotary brush R mounted in uprights R<1> on the tube G bears against the revolving screen and against the the brush P is replaced by one which does not rotate. The centrifugal action is stated to force air through the screen and flour, thus purifying the latter.
Patent GB-190418416-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lamp for Generating and Burning Acetylene Gas & Cartridge and Container for use in same.
Inventor: PRAAG DAVID JOHN VAN
Filed: 1904-08-25
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 18,416. Praag, D. J. van. Aug. 25. Acetylene lamps.-The water in the chamber b is admitted by the valve e to the annular space c and passes thence to the carbide chamber through a capillary tube x fitted with a regulating-wire y. The water rises in the space c and forces air out through the tube 2, non-return valve 4, and tube 5. The carbide cartridge consists of a canister a, having a hole n for the escape of the acetylene to the burners, and containing a purifying-bag o, a packing of wadding m, and the carbide h enclosed in cotton strips k ; this canister is closed by a cover 24. The end of the tube x is protected from the expanding carbide by a hood z. The cover-plate q is secured by screws r, washers t being provided ; a rubber or like ring holds the canister in position. Instead of the cartridge a, a cylinder may be used, open at the top and having external flanges held between the washers t. In this case, the wadding and purifying-bag may be dispensed with and the carbide kept down by a weighted disc. The capillary admission tube is then made preferably as shown in Fig. 3. A vertical tube 9 closed at the top is secured inside the carbide container, and opens at the bottom into the annular space c. Water will pass in at the part 13, then up the needle nozzle y, and through the holes 10 to the carbide chamber. Velocipede lamps.-The burners are preferably placed as in Fig. 4, in which a pipe 20, swivelled at 17, encloses a pipe 21 and dips below the water level in the chamber b.
Patent GB-190420516-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Disinfecting Apparatus for use with a Flushing Cistern.
Inventor: WEBB JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1904-09-23
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 20,516. Webb, J. H., and Underhill, R. S. Sept. 23. Measured quantities, delivering.- Relates to disinfecting - apparatus for water-waste preventers. On the lever E being tilted by means of the chain f, which is connected to the flushing-mechanism of the cistern below, the valve D is opened and the valve G closed, so that the chamber C is filled with disinfectant. When the valve D closes, the lower valve opens and the contents of the chamber C are discharged by the nozzle H into the cistern. The chamber C is fitted with an air pipe k.
Patent GB-190426029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Apparatus for Filling Cans and other Vessels with Oil or other Liquids.
Inventor: BROWNE ARTHUR EDWARD WILSON
Filed: 1904-11-30
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 26,029. Browne, A. E. Wilson-. Nov. 30. Measured quantities, delivering.-In an apparatus for filling cans &c. with oils or other liquids, the liquid is run from a tank A into measuring- vessels F, the taps C being all operated simultaneously by a rod E and lever D. Each of the vessels F is formed with an inner neck G, through the annular space H around which any overflow is discharged by means of a spout I into a trough J, which conveys it to any required receptacle. The measuring-vessels are adapted to be screwed into a bar K, so that they may be replaced by others of different sizes, the bar K being connected to suitable taps L, by means of which the liquid is run into the cans &c. U. The taps are all operated simultaneously by a bar N and lever O. Suspended from, and adapted to move with, the bar N is a lever P carrying a series of drip-retaining receptacles Q, adapted to be moved immediately beneath the taps L when the latter are closed. The receptacles Q discharge into a trough R. The table S of the apparatus may be raised or lowered to accommodate cans &c. of various sizes, which are placed in the correct position by means of stops.
Patent GB-190426177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Centre Punches.
Inventor: SPALDING FRANK
Filed: 1904-12-01
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 26,177. Spalding, F. Dec. 1. Centre punches.- An automatic centre punch, in which the force of the blow given by the hammer in the punch is variable, has a hollow cylindrical handle a in which a spring- actuated hammer e fits, the hammer being prevented from turning round by a screw a<6> working in a longitudinal slot. Through the centre of the hammer passes a screwed spindle f, by means of which the position of the head f<3>, the end of which forms the face of the hammer, may be adjusted and the force of the blow thus varied. The hammer carries a pawl g with a tooth g<1> controlled by a flat spring h. The punch-rod c, controlled by a spring c<5>, carries a cap plate c<6> in which the pawl engages. The punch is placed on the article operated upon, and the handle a pressed down. By this means, the hammer and cap plate rise until the tooth g<1> meets the lip d<1> of a fixed ring d and releases the hammer, when a blow is dealt on the head c<8> and the indentation made. On allowing the handle to rise again, the pawl again abuts against the cap plate c<6>, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190507789-A (GB)
Title: A Machine having the Inherent Power to Generate Motion.
Inventor: CAMERON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-04-12
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 7789. Cameron, A., Cameron, J. H., and Cameron, W. April 12. Self-driving motors; weight motors.-The motive power is obtained from two weights, one A of which is shown in Fig. 1 suspended by a rope a passing over a pulley A', which revolves freely on the shaft a' and carries on its face pawls which engage with ratchet-wheels fixed to the shaft. The weight A on one side is lifted by a lever F having tackles L, L<2x> at its ends, the ropes from which pass round pulleys L', L<3>, fixed to the baseplate of the machine, and are then conducted to drums L<2>, L<4> mounted upon axles l, l<1>. Bysuitable bevelgearing, side shafts, clutches, &c., the drums L<2>, L<4> are rotated so as to pay out or take in the requisite quantity of rope necessary to ailow of the motion n of the lever F. To effect a reversal of the drums, they are moved by a system of levers actuated by tappets such as l<9>, m<5> struck by the weight A at the ends of its stroke. The drum L<4> may have its speed altered when the weight A has reached a certain point in its stroke. This, too, is effected by clutches, tappets, and levers in conjunction with spur-wheels L<8>, L<9>. Springs S prevent jerking of the weights while the speed is being changed. The weights are recessed, to clear the levers in their lowest positions. The arrangement of tackles and weights may be duplicated. It is stated that the efficiency of the machine is partly determined by the number of tackles applied to the free ends of the levers.
Patent GB-190508693-A (GB)
Title: An Instrument to Facilitate "Ranging" for a Battery of Artillery
Inventor: RYLAND ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-04-25
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 8693. Ryland, A. W. April 25. Position - finders. -A n instrument for approximately indicating the position, relative to a target, at which a shot strikes consists of two arms b pivoted to a board and free to move between the stops d. The point T represents the target, and scales are marked along the arcs over which the ends of the arms move. Two trained observers situated some distance to the right and left of the gun, respectively, report the position, relative to the target, at which the shot appears to fall, and the point of intersection of the arms, when set to agree with these reports, indicates approximately the position of the shot.
Patent GB-190508852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Spindles of Textile Machines.
Inventor: CRUSE HENRY
Filed: 1905-04-27
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 8852. Cruse, H. April 27. Friction gearing.-In spinning-machines, friction gearing is employed to drive a sleeve mounted preferably on ball bearings and within which a spindle a is supported and secured by springs g or other suitable elastic connexion. The sleeve b carries a leather collar or band p, which is in frictional contact with a leather band n carried by a spring sheetmetal disk m which may be arranged either vertically or horizontally. This disk has its periphery serrated to increase its elasticity, and may be secured by various methods to a disk k mounted on the driving-shaft j,
Patent GB-190510411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Guns.
Inventor: PULVERMANN MARTIN
Filed: 1905-05-17
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 10,411. Pulvermann, M., [Langenhan, F.]. May 17. Pneumatic.-The drop-down barrel a is locked by means of a pivoted spring catch e having a nose h engaging a recess i extending wholly across the end of the barrel.
Patent GB-190510508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Band Brakes
Inventor: HORTON CHARLES PHILIP
Filed: 1905-05-19
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 10,508. Horton, C. P. May 19. Brakes.-In multiple-coil band brakes in which the coils are cranked, as described in Specification No. 17,548, A.D. 1904, a fixed case D is provided to retain the coils concentric with the drum A when the brake is released. The case shown in Fig. 1 serves as an oil bath ; it may be in halves bolted together along the line F-G. That shown in Fig. 2 is open at one side, so that it can be slipped over the drum. The fixed end C and the loose end C<4> of the band pass through slots in the case. According to the Provisional Specification, screws may extend outside the case for adjusting the coil for wear.
Patent GB-190510756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stoves, Grates, Ranges and the like.
Filed: 1905-05-23
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 10,756. Green, J., and Green & Co., W. May 23. Fire - places and cooking ranges.- Relates to a combined sitting-room grate and cooking- range provided with an oven which, when in use, is situated above the grate, but which can be removed, leaving an ordinary o p e n fire - place. The fire-place, with the oven in position, is shown in section in Fig. 2, and consists of a grate D, of ordinary construction, closed at the top by hot-plates E extending back to the flue F. The plate immediately over the fire slides in grooves, and can be pushed back into the recess E<2>. The oven is situated above the hot-plates, and is separated from the flue F by swing doors H or by a suitable hood. The opening J leads to flues J<2> extending up the sides of the oven and communicating with the main flue F<2>. The oven door slides in vertical guides into a space suitably arranged over the top of the oven. When it is desired to use the range as an ordinary open fire-place, the oven door is lifted, the shelves removed, the swing doors H opened, and the plate E pushed back into the recess E<2>. If gas is used as fuel, supplementary burners may be fixed in the oven.
Patent GB-190511304-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hair Curler.
Inventor: RAYMOND FRANK VICTOR
Filed: 1905-05-30
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 11,304. Raymond, F. V. May 30. Hair-curling, toilet appliances for. -The curler b is formed with two tapering prongs b<1>, b<2>, which tend to spring apart and are of the relative lengt shown, so that when the curler is inserted in the holder a only the end of the prong b<1> engages with the hole a<2> in the holder. The hair is inserted between the prongs while the curler b is located in the holder a, and the curler is turned by one hand while the holder is held by the other. On the completion of the operation, the curler is withdrawn endways from the holder and the hair, leaving the hair free from the holder. The curler b may be provided with more than one short prong b<2>.
Patent GB-190518581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Fire Escapes.
Inventor: DAHLQUIST LAURENTIUS
Filed: 1905-09-14
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 18,581. Dahlquist, L. Sept. 14. Cleats or holders. -A runner for a rope fire - escape comprises a casing B fitted with crosspieces B' round which the rope A is passed. A camlever D having a corrugated edge D<1> is pivoted within the casing at C, and is provided with a handle K which on being depressed causes the r o p e to be gripped . between the casing B and the cam D.
Patent GB-190519127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reciprocating Engines.
Inventor: NICKOLS RICHARD PEARSALL MICKL
Filed: 1905-09-21
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 19,127. Nickols, R. P. M., and Brown, C. H. Sept. 21. Single-acting engines; oscillating-cylinder engines; pistons ; valves and valve-gear.-Relates to steam, compressed-air, and internal-combustion engines with rotating steam-distributing pistons such as are described in Specification No. 25.563, A.D. 1903. Leakage through the ports is prevented by pioviding a flat ported disk valve on the end of the piston. While the piston revolves, this disk is kept stationary. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show the invention applied to a four-stroke-cycle internalcombustion oscillating engine, and in a modification the piston reciprocates only while the disk revolves. The disk f is prevented from rotating by securing the end of the spindle f<1> in the bearing f The revolving piston has a single port h which alternately puts the end of the cylinder into communication with the inlet and exhaust ports i, i<1>. When the piston only reciprocates, it is guided by a projection on the cylinder moving a slot in the piston.