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Patent GB-190308532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Heating Water for Domestic use.
Inventor: BROOKES THOMAS
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 8532. Brookes, T. April 15. Cooking-ranges and fireplaces; boilers; backplates.-Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 20,179, A.D. 1897, for heating water for domestic use, applicable to kitchen ranges and the like. Where the pressure is sufficient, water is supplied to a boiler without the use of a head-cistern ; means are provided for preventing siphoning, and a hot-plate or oven with damper arrangement is fitted. A special construction of back-plate is fitted. Fig. 1 shows a side view, partly in section, of the stove, the boiler, the feeding and draw-off pipes, and the hot-plate or oven. In order to draw off water at the aperture or " dummy " cock i, water is admitted to the boiler c from the main f by opening the cock g. The hot water passes out through the top of the boiler by the pipe h and raises the ball m against the end of the open pipe j, whereby the inlet of air is prevented. On closing the cock g, the ball, falling upon the grid or perforated seat l, permits the entry of air and breaks the siphon column in the pipe h so that the continued flow of water is prevented. The boiler is heated by opening the sliding damper v, which permits the gases to pass around the boiler and to escape beneath the hot-plate or oven t. The depending plate n is secured to the horizontal plate n<1> by a dovetailed joint.
Patent GB-190315008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mudguard Attachments for Bicycles, Tricycles, Motor Cycles, & Motor Cars.
Inventor: STANFORD JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1903-07-07
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 15,008. Stanford, J. H., and Grainger, W. July 7. Guards, mud.- The mud guards of bicycles, tricycles, and motor or manually driven vehicles are attached to the e frames by spring clips. Fig. 3 shows the catch for the stays W of the guard of the steering-wheel. It is made from one piece of wire, the bend w<1> of which is secured by the lugs c<2>, and the spring c<3> is riveted to or stamped with the body C of the clip. Fig. 5 shows the clip for securing the guard M to the crown of the steering - fork ; similar catches are fitted at the bridges of the back stay and chain stay of the frame for securing the guard of the driving-wheel. The spring S is passed through a slot in the bracket B, the point b<1> of which enters a slot in the mud guard M as shown. According to the Provisional Specification, the catch S slips into a slot or over a ridge in or upon a stud or other fixture on the fork crown &c.
Patent GB-190317012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Tables.
Inventor: LASBREY ARTHUR OAKLEY
Filed: 1903-08-05
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 17,012. Lasbrey, A. O. Aug. 5. Tables.-Relates to folding card and other tables. The legs c, b are hinged to the underside of the tabletop, each pair of legs being connected by a cross-bar d, e. Wire stays f, g are pivoted to the legs. When the table is folded, the middle parts of the stays fit in recesses d<1>, e<1> in the cross-bars of the opposite pair of legs. One pair of legs fits inside the other pair, the inner pair being folded down first. The outer stay is secured by a turn-buckle h. When the legs are turned out ready for use, the stays fit in recesses l in a block j in the middle of the table, and are secured by a turn-buckle k.
Patent GB-190319865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Pulley Blocks and Gins
Inventor: DYNE THOMAS REED
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 19,865. Dyne, T. R. Sept. 15. Pulley-blocks and gin shells are made up of cast-iron sides a, and an internal wrought - iron o r steel strop or frame c, which takes the greater part of the load. The strop is made in one piece, or consists of side bars united by crossheads. The sides a are separated by distance-pieces b. The edge of the shell may be cast in the form of a lip to lessen chafing of the rope. The construction of the shell in several parts makes it readily adaptable to any diameter of sheave or size of rope.
Patent GB-190322914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Emergency Brakes for Railway and Tramway Vehicles or Trains.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-10-22
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 22,914. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Oct. 22. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to automatic air-brake systems applicable more especially to electrically-propelled vehicles, and comprises improvements in connection with the valve by which the brakes are automatically applied in case of emergency, and means for preventing exhaustion of the train-pipe below a minimum pressure. The valve-operating mechanism is connected with the controller, Figs. 1 and 2, which comprises the spindle A carrying the handle E and geared to the controller spindle B, the main switch I connected to the shaft H operated by a cam f on the sleeve F loose on the spindle A, and the reversing-switch RS. The sleeve F is connected to the spindle A by a spring F<1>, and positively locked to the spindle when the driver's hand is on the handle by means of a bevel-ended key G, levers E', E<2>, and a button E<1>. Should the button E<1> be allowed to rise when the handle E is in one or other of its operative positions, the sleeve F, being released by the key G, is turned by the spring F' so as to cause a projection 44 to operate the lever 43 and open the pilot valve P<1>, thus applying the brakes as described below. The cam f at the same time turns the shaft H to open the switch 1. The movement of the sleeve F just described is. prevented, when the controller is in its " off " position, by the catch 47, the lever 49, and the cam 51 on the reversing-switch. Figs. 6 and 7 show sections of the emergency valve, and Fig, 5 a diagram of the system. The train-pipe 15 is connected to the usual driver's valve V through pipes 14, 13, and an emergency valve P comprising a slide valve 31 mounted in a frame 29 one end of which is formed as a piston 26. The pressure on opposite sides of the piston is normally equalized through a small hole 27, and a spring then holds it in the position shown, where the port 33 allows communication between the pipes 14, 13. On the pilot valve P<1> being opened as described above, it allows exhaust through the pipe 19, and the piston 26 thereupon moves to the left, thus connecting the port 32 to the exhaust port 35 and pipe 40, so that the trainpipe is exhausted and the brakes applied. The adjustable retaining-valve 37, however, closes the exhaust as soon as the pressure in the train-pipe has reached the predetermined minimum. The slide valve 31 is held to its seat by a spring 30, so that, should the valve stick in a position where the port 32 is closed, the reduction of pressure above the slide valve 31, consequent on a movement of the valve V to apply the brakes, allows the pressure in the train-pipe to raise the valve 31 from its seat.
Patent GB-190325221-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Varying the Water Level in Lock-basins
Inventor: POKORNY FERDINAND
Filed: 1903-11-19
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 25,221. Pokorny, F. Nov. 19. Water levels, regulating.-Apparatus for varying the level of the water in locks consists of a number of cylindrical vessels, working in chambers which are in communication with the lock. The cylindrical vessel 2 is hollow and has one segment composed of latticework. The whole is capable of rotation on a horizontal axis 1. When the apparatus is in the position shown, the water level in the lock 14 is low, since the water has run into the hollow spaces in the latticework segment. To raise the level of the water, the apparatus is turned through 180‹, and the hollow part of the cylinder displaces the water, causing it to pass through the channel 30 into the lock 14. A method of balancing the apparatus by weights placed inside the rotating portion is described. Sets of apparatus of this kind may be disposed at different levels for obtaining a great range of the water level in the lock 14, and a pair of locks may be disposed symmetrically to two sets of cylinders. The cylinders are driven by ropes.
Patent GB-190326506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coverings for Fireplaces for use whilst Sweeping Chimneys
Inventor: BLACKWOOD MARY EMILY
Filed: 1903-12-04
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 26,506. Blackwood, M. E. Dec. 4. Chimneys and flues, cleaning. - Three strips of wood are hinged or bolted together, forming three sides of a square, by bolts passing through slots in their ends, to make an extensible frame. A sheet of fabric is then fastened to the frame, having on one end a lath or roll on which it can be rolled.
Patent GB-190407431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fastening or Attaching Devices for Brooches, Badges, and other Articles, applicable also as a Safety Pin.
Inventor: CALLOW JAMES
Filed: 1904-03-29
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 7431. Callow, J. March 29. Safety-pins; hair-slides ; hair, arranging.- Safety-pins consist of a bar D connected with a spring pin G, Fig. 1, by a piece J, the bar being adapted to slide between guides B, C, Fig. 2, on the edges of a carrier A made of any suitable material. At one end, the guides are connected by a cap or cover I forming a sheath for the pin-point, and, if desired, a bridge over the pin G may join them a the other end. The end of the arm D is curved as at d' for entering a perforation K in one of the guides, and the carrier may be ornamented by means of perforations. In modifications, two or more sliding bars, straight or curved, may be employed joined by a cross-piece to which the pin G may be jointed, brazed, or soldered, and perforations K may be made in both guides. The sliding bars may be made longer than the carrier, so that the curved ends may grip it firmly, and stops may be fitted to limit the travel of the pin G when free of the cap. In a modification, suitable for a hair slide or curler, Fig. 16, two pins G, G<1> joined together by a piece N are employed, though, if preferred, a single wide, flat, solid pin may be used.
Patent GB-190408851-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for and Method of Bleaching Animal Fibres.
Inventor: GRAHAM TOM
Filed: 1904-04-18
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 8851. Graham, T., and Cope, F. April 18. Bleaching.-Wool and other animal fibres in the form of yarn, piece goods, &c., are bleached by immersing them in a solution obtained by treating sodium bisulphite solution with zinc powder, decanting, and adding barium chloride paste to the liquid. The materials are placed in the hot solution, then washed, immersed in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, again washed, and dried. Instead of barium chloride, calcium, magnesium, or aluminium sulphate, or alum, may be employed.
Patent GB-190409875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swath Making Attachments for Mowing Machines.
Inventor: HOFFMAN JACOB
Filed: 1904-04-29
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 9875. Hoffman, J. June 16, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Mowing-machines. - Relates to an attachment to be fixed to the cutting - apparatus, for conveying the crop as it is cut, to the rear of the cutter-bar and depositing it upon the ground in a swath. Fig. 2 shows the attachment in plan. A vertical three-sided frame, built up of horizontal and vertical bars suitably braced together, is provided with bearings for three vertical shafts 19, 20, and 21. Conveyer chains 27 with a number of adjustable fingers 28 run on pulleys adjustably secured to the vertical shafts. The tension of the chains 27 is regulated by means of adjustable pulleys 27<a>, 27<b>. A passage along which the cut grain is carried by the fingers 28 is formed by a series of slats 35 which extend from a divider board 39 at the grain side of the cutting-apparatus, to a point near the shaft 19 where the grain is discharged in a swath. An L-shaped plate 65 is fixed near the end of the passage and causes the upright grain to fall over upon a grating 68, from which it slides off upon the ground. The grating 68 is hinged and can be raised by a hand-lever 69. A series of arms 61 are connected to a vertical shaft operated by a hand-lever 60<a> and are employed to force the crop along the passage if the latter should become choked. A number of guides 50 project in front of the cutting-apparatus. The guides consist of open-work frames having curved prongs adjustably attached to them, so that their ends reach to a point near the travelling fingers 28.
Patent GB-190411701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Blowing Rollers Employed in Machines for Finishing Textile Fabrics
Inventor: WHITELEY JOE BOOTH
Filed: 1904-05-21
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 11,701. Whiteley, J. B. May 21. Washing.-The perforated &c. blowing-rollers a of blowing and crabbing machines used for finishing textile fabrics are provided with collars b, b<1> of uniform diameter, rings e, e<1> of india-rubber &c., held in sockets c formed in the exhaust chamber d or on flanges d<1>, being provided to give a tight joint, to allow sufficient play of the roller, and to permit free expansion and contraction thereof as steam, and subsequently atmospheric air, are respectively blown and drawn through the roller. The collar b at the end of the roller at which steam is introduced is preferably formed within the roller. The ring e' may be held in a collar, flange, or boss d' fitted or secured upon or against the boss f of the brake wheel f<1>. The fabric, during treatment, is wound round the roller.
Patent GB-190416069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Producer Gas applicable both to Pressure and Suction Plants.
Inventor: SMITH HERBERT ELLIS
Filed: 1904-07-20
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 16,069. Smith, H. E. July 20. Gas-producers.-In producer-gas plant working above atmospheric pressure, the exhaust from the gas engine supplied is used to inject saturated air into the generator, and, in suction producer plant, the injector is dispensed with, the exhaust being drawn in by the engine piston. The required temperature in the generator is maintained by varying the amount of exhaust admitted. The exhaust from the gas engine, consisting of carbon dioxide and nitrogen, passes into the chamber a by a pipe b. The partial vacuum formed between the engine strokes draws air through the valve g and tube d, and the mixture of exhaust gases and air passes along the tube d, through the valve j, and to the generator by the pipe i. The carbon-dioxide is converted to monoxide and the furnace rendered partly regenerative. The automatic bell l equalizes the pressure and flow of the gas through the generator. Steam is largely dispensed with, the chamber a may be replaced by fans or blowers to pass the exhaust gases into the generator, and the relative proportions of exhaust and air passing into the generator may be varied by the aid of valves or taps.
Patent GB-190419294-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fluid Tap.
Inventor: HARDMAN EDMUND
Filed: 1904-09-07
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 19,294. Hardman, E., and Hardman, D. B. W. Sept. 7. Plug cocks; locking.- Means for ensuring and indicating to the user the proper closing or opening of a plug tap for gases, vapours, or liquids are provided, comprising notches b, Fig. 2, in the tap casing, and pro. jections a<1> on a spring- pressed washer a turning with the plug. The washer, having a square hole, passes over the square end of the plug, and the spring is confined by a screw pin h screwing into the end of the plug. The notches may have one inclined side, as shown, or both sides may be inclined.
Patent GB-190427253-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Increasing the Length of Stride in Walking.
Inventor: MICHAEL ROBERT
Filed: 1904-12-14
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 27,253. Michael, R. Dec. 14, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Walking, appliances for aiding. -The length of the stride in walking is increased by means of curved " shoes " K, in order to increase the speed of walking. By using broad shoes, the appliance may overcome obstacles, and be applicable for use in places such as sandy or rough ground where cycles are useless. As shown in Fig. 3, the shoe K is provided with a foot-bolder P, and is pivoted near the ankle to a holder S fixed to the leg. At each movement of the foot, the user moves forward a distance Y Z, due to the rolling of the shoe through an angle a<1> equal to the angular movement of the foot about the ankle. In the simplest form of construction, the shoe K is directly attached to the foot. The rigid foot-holder P ,Fig. 3, can be displaced by a fastening similar to that employed with snowshoes, and the holder has a movement relatively to the shoe. This enables the shoe to roll through a longer distance than Y Z at each stride. The movement of the holder is limited by stops. Other means for increasing the rolling of the shoe are used. Fig. 10 shows a hand-lever J rigidly attached to each shoe, and by operating this the length rolled through can be increased from the length of the are a b to that of the arc c d. The hand-lever J may be used in conjunction with mechanism such as gear wheels, cranks, and connecting-rods, &c. The lever J, Fig. 12, operates, by means of a toothed sector Z, a toothed wheel R fixed to the shoe. The pivotal axis about which the shoe K rolls corresponds either with the ankle joint, Fig. 3, the hip, Fig. 10, or the knee joint. The mechanism for giving the increased roll to the shoe consists of an element R, fixed to the shoe, and a driver Z fixed, or held by hand, to the part of the body which corresponds to the pivotal axis. The parts R, Z may be connected by a third element T, Fig. 7. The drivers Z are in this case connected to a holder S on a girdle G, which, as shown in Fig. 22, is fastened to the body. The drivers Z are in some cases connected to a saddle, or to a common holder which can be used as a steering-rod. The member R, instead of being rigidly connected to the shoe, may be rigidly connected to the driver Z. The foot-holder P can be fixed adjustably as regards its height from the ground, and, as shown in Fig. 32, the holder is hung by a swinging piece M integral with the intermediate driving-member B, the lever J, or holder S. The shoe K is also pivoted in the piece M, which is moved independently of the curved shoe by means of suitable mechanism, this arrangement being adapted to give a greater length of stride than the other arrangement.
Patent GB-190503119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hat Holders for Chairs or Seats in Public Places.
Inventor: MCKIE WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-02-15
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 3119. McKie, W. Feb. 15. Hat holders.-A hat holder for use in connexion with chairs or seats consists of a frame a of one or two sections of wire pivoted eccentrically beneath the seat at a point b so that it can be rotated into the position shown in Fig. 1 for the insertion of a hat, and afterwards turned back out of the way. A stop c may be provided to engage with a catch c' operated by a projecting piece c<2>. A catch d may also be provided to engage with the wire frame. When applied to a tip-up seat, the frame may be secured by a screw passing through a hook a<1>. The shape of the frame may be varied, and a circular frame having an eccentric pivot may be employed. In a modification, Fig. 4, the straight sides f<1> of the frame slide in guides f<2>; the frame can be drawn out by means of a hinged rod g for the insertion of a hat.
Patent GB-190504068-A (GB)
Title: Valve Operating Mechanism for Steam Engines and the like.
Inventor: LENTZ HUGO
Filed: 1905-02-27
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 4068. Lentz, H. Feb. 27. Valve - gear. - A reversible cam valve-gear for steam -engines and the like is shown in Fig. 1. The wheel a rocked on the axle b has on its rim cams d which actuate the exhaust valves f, f<1> and inlet valves e, e<1>. The wheel a may be made in pieces rigidly fixed together, or divided i n t o several segments each of which carries a cam, or it may have a groove to receive the .rollers r.
Patent GB-190506813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Power-driven Presses.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-03-31
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 6813. Jones, W. March 31. Presses.-A power-driven crank press is constructed so that, firstly, one blow only is given for each depression of the clutch-operating treadle, secondly, the plunger may be freed for tool setting, and thirdly, the accidental dropping of the plunger is prevented when the press is out of action. The crank shaft a is connected to the fly-wheel d by depression of a treadle connected to the link h<5>, thus turning a spindle i and bringing an arm m to bear against a projection n on the clutch e<4>. A. catch f, pivoted to the clutch, is simultaneously shifted from a projection g on the crank shaft, which rotates until the projection g strikes a lever r and moves the arm m from the clutch by sliding the spindle i longitudinally. A spring n' then disconnects the clutch and brings the catch f in the path of the projection g. The catch f may be turned by band on its pivot f to engage a projection h<2> on the frame, thus locking the clutch out of action and leaving the plunger free. Blows may be repeated at each revolution of the crank shaft by withdrawal of a pin s<2> connecting the rod s with the spindle i.