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Patent GB-190300363-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Changing the Shuttles in Looms
Inventor: SCHWABE GEORG
Filed: 1903-01-06
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 363. Sohwabe, G. Jan. 6. Loom change-box motions.-The shuttle boxes are raised and lowered by means of wires connected to levers r, which normally engage with pawls w and are formed with projections z. Thrust-bars q having shoulders z<1>, z<11> are raised and lowered according to the requirements of the pattern, the upper shoulders being adapted to strike the projections z when the bars are raised, and the lower shoulders to strike and release the pawls w when the bars are depressed ; in the former case, the shuttle boxes are lowered, and, in the latter case, they are raised by the action of springs x. A double-armed lever d mounted on a shaft c is connected by a rod m to a guide-bar n, pivoted at n' and carrying a pin n<11>, and also by a rod o to a guide-arm p, pivoted at p<1> and carrying a pin p<11>. The thrust-bars and levers s, having their free ends s<1> pressed against the bars by springs v, are pivoted to the pin p<11>. Needle levers t, pivoted at n<1> and carrying needles t<11>, are pressed by springs against paper pattern cards u on a drum k, which is rotated intermittently by means of hooks. When an aperture in the cards u is opposite a needle t<11>, the needle lever oscillates so as to bring its curved arm t<1> into the path of the lever s, and the corresponding thrust-bar is allowed to fall.
Patent GB-190310234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to Apparatus for, Treating Wool.
Inventor: ROUSSELLE NARCISSE
Filed: 1903-05-05
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 10,234. Rousselle, N. May 5. Washing.-Consists of apparatus for removing grease from wool by means of a volatile solvent. The goods and solvent are introduced through an outer fixed casing 1 into a perforated revolving drum 2, and after rotating the latter by means of gearing 3, 4, the solvent is discharged from a pipe 11. The solvent remaining in the material is removed by supplying hot air to the centre of the drum 2 by means of conduits 10, operating at each end into the hollow perforated shaft of the drum, which revolves in trunnions 6. The vaporized solvent passes into a condenser 13, where it meets a water stream from pulverizing-injectors 14. The condensed solvent passes to a chamber 15, while further condensers 18, 17, provided with water injectors 18, remove all traces of solvent, which passes by way of a pipe 19<1> to the chamber 15, an overflow pipe 21 enabling the solvent to be removed from the water upon which it floats. The air, passing on through the condenser, is conveyed to the heating-apparatus and used over again. Instead of using injectors, a water circulation may surround the columns 13, 16, 17, in order to condense the solvent.
Patent GB-190310938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1903-05-13
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 10,938. Haddan, H. J., [Ponsa, J. B.]. May 13. Cameras.-For taking a panoramic view, the camera is moved round on the pivot E. The spool C' is rotated by the wheel G running in the groove H, unwinding the film C", which is wound up on the spool C<111> by the spring R. The moving film passes behind the slip K formed between the fixed plate J<1> and the adjustable plate J. When the camera is used for taking ordinary photographs, the apparatus is held stationary and the slit between the parts J, J<1> is widened.
Patent GB-190313965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burglar and Fire Alarms
Inventor: ELPHICK PERCY
Filed: 1903-06-23
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 13,965. Elphick, P. June 23. Alarms, burglar and like; indicators or annunciators.-A fusible wire holds up a contact maker in a circuit containing a motor for operating bellows and whistles, and can be fused either by external heat or by a burglar-alarm contact being made in the circuit of which it forms a part. Fig. 4 shows an eccentric c on the motor shaft d oscillating hinged boards r, connected by a spring s which may either be the sides of bellows or of chambers containing india-rubber bags b. In either case air is forced through pipes e to whistles to sound an alarm. Fig. 2 shows a pivoted arm g movable in guides o and normally suspended by a fusible wire h connected at the terminals i to leads from a main, which leads contain a burglar-alarm contact. When the wire fuses the arm falls, metal plugs k thereon complete the circuit between mercury cups m forming the terminals of the motor circuit, and a suitable indication is given on the disc p visible through a glass aperture.
Patent GB-190315466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cooking Ranges or the like
Filed: 1903-07-13
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 15,466. Green, J., and Green & Co., W. July 13. Cooking-ranges; flues; draught, regulating. - Relates to the arrangement of flues round the ovens and boiler of a cooking-range, and to means for regulating the draught. The range has two ovens B, Fig. 1, each of which has side flues D, E. Smoke and hot gases from the fire pass over the tops of the ovens, into the side flues D, and through openings B', Figs. 1 and 2, in the cheeks of the grate, into the flues H, and finally escape beneath the ovens into the flues J, by means of common exits F, which are divided off by partition plates G. Dampers H are pivoted to the front of the range, opposite the exit flues F, to regulate the draught along the side flues. The back flues J communicate with the chimney flue K, and within them are arranged dampers J<1>, which are operated by rods J<2>. The boiler flue M extends backwards from the grate, and passes beneath the boiler N to a flue at the back, separated from the chimney flue by a dividing-plate P. A segmental damper S is fitted to the plate P to regulate the draught. A recess Q, for the reception of the sliding-plate above the grate, is formed in the plate P, or in an additional plate P<1>, secured to the bottom of the plate P.
Patent GB-190322211-A (GB)
Title: Hot Air and Ventilating Gas Stoves.
Inventor: PRICE SAMUEL ONIONS
Filed: 1903-10-15
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 22,211. Price, S. O., and Price, S. O. Oct. 15. Air-heating and ventilating gas stoves.-Relates to air - heating arrangements for incandescent fuel stoves and reflector stoves. Air-heating pipes j are placed at the sides or back of the stove. Air enters at the end h, and after being heated during its passage through the pipej, it enters the chamber k, from which it escapes, through a series of perforations, into the room. In reflector stoves, a vertical pipe at the side of the stove is continued across the top of the fire, and opens into the room at the other side of the stove. A vertical branch pipe, opening at the top of the stove, is connected to this cross pipe.
Patent GB-190400242-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Collapsible Guard or Screen for Fires, Enclosures, Platforms of Cars, Level Crossings and the like.
Inventor: HURFORD SYDNEY CLIFFORD
Filed: 1904-01-05
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 242. Hurford, S. C. Jan. 5. Barriers.-Relates to a collapsable guard or screen for fireplaces, enclosures, platforms of cars, levelcrossings, and the like. It is attached to a suitable rectangular casing, which may be in the form of a curved fender, into which it collapses and is hidden from view, and consists of upper horizontal bars a, a', Figs. 1 and 3, having single or double ribs on the underside, to which are pivoted parallel bars c, c'. These bars are attached similarly to lower bars within the casing ; or, when used as a fireguard, they are attached directly to the moulding of the fender. The barriers or guards are composed of two sets of bars which collapse in opposite directions, as shown in Fig. 1. They may be placed so as to form a continuous barrier, and when not in use they are stowed in the casing at the bottom, and closed in by the cover. The horizontal bars may be of various shapes in crosssection, and may be attached to the vertical bars in various ways. Fig. 5 shows a tubular bar, which is pivoted to the vertical bars by rivets, which pass through the ribs r, while washers may be interposed within the rib on either side of the flattened parts of the rods c, and the space between the ribs widened to allow of the round parts of the rods c also entering the space. The horizontal bars may be solid and may be provided with one or two ribs, or the bar c may be passed through the rib, and bent over to form a pivot. The bar c may also be forked to engage with a single rib on the horizontal bar. Hoiizontal stiffening-rods may be pivoted to the rods c, c', between the upper and lower horizontal bars. The fireguard, shown in Fig. 3, has flexible bars c, c<1>, or rigid bars curved to the shape of the curved recess in the base, and handles k, k<1> are provided upon the upper curved bars, to assist manipulation ; when lowered the upper bar is flush with the fender moulding. The upper horizontal bars, which, when raised, appear in the same vertical plane, are secured by a padlock or catch, as shown in Fig. 10. The remote ends of the bars may be secured to permanent or collapsable extensions of the barrier by means of pins, which pass through lugs upon the fixed barrier, and through the bar itself.
Patent GB-190401788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeronautic Apparatus
Inventor: MULLEN GEORGE MC
Filed: 1904-01-23
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 1788. McMullen, G. Jan. 23. AÙrial machines without aÙrostats ; propelling and steering.-Flying-machines are actuated by wings having a combined oscillatory and rotary motion. Wings of bellied form are fitted to frames d, Figs. 1 and 3, slotted to work on fixed pivots d<2> in the framework, and pivoted at c<2> to cranks c<1> rotated by bevel gearing on a shaft a<3> driven by a suitable motor a<1> and belting. A tail d<3> is operated in the usual manner to steer.
Patent GB-190406359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Devices or Cabinets for Conditioning, Protecting, Storing and Displaying Tobacco or for Preserving and Storing Perishable Articles.
Inventor: BOOTH JOHN
Filed: 1904-03-16
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 6359. Booth, J., and Hough, J. T. H. March 16. Displaying and storing.-A wooden cabinet or apparatus shown in section in Fig. 2, is adapted for conditioning, storing, and displaying tobacco, and can be modified for storing and preserving perishable articles. In the bottom of the cabinet is placed one or more drawers b lined with zinc or other impervious tanks c, which serve to hold the water, or solution, used to maintain the air in the cabinet in a moist condition. Above the drawers are placed removable fluted or channelled grids d of glazed porcelain, pottery, wood, or other material which is not readily contaminated. The back e and lid f may open, or the lid may be fixed and used as a counter, the front of the cabinet being glazed. The cabinet may be divided into compartments, the partitions being perforated to ensure good ventilation. Ventilating-passages l are provided in the outer walls, the size of the openings being regulated by swivelling plates n. Fig. 4 shows a form of earthenware jar suitable for storing loose tobacco in the cabinet. Apertures h' are so shaped that they allow free circulation of the air, and yet prevent the tobacco from working out. The bottom of the jar consists of a piece of woven fabric or other porous material i stretched on a frame i<1> placed in an aperture h<2>. The jar stands on an open mat M consisting of two layers of thin wooden slats spaced apart and connected together. For storing and preserving edibles and other perishable articles, the cabinet is made larger and provided in its upper part with spray-apparatus. The tanks c, which may contain water or ice, are made deeper, and fitted with overflow or outlet pipes. The articles are exposed to a spray of water, grids similar to those shown at d, or shelves being used to sup. port them. The wooden casing may be modified or dispensed with, and the shop window may be used as a glazed front.
Patent GB-190408487-A (GB)
Title: Metal Mouldings
Inventor: WILKE JOHANN WILHELM CARL
Filed: 1904-04-13
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 8487. Wilke, J. W. C. April 13. Rails.-Profiled sheet metal strengthened with wire or rods as shown in Fig. 8, is used for the rails of temporary railways.
Patent GB-190411062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Lifting and Loading Coal and other Materials.
Inventor: TANNETT-WALKER FREDERICK WILLI
Filed: 1904-05-13
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 11,062. Walker, F. W. Tannett-. May 13. Lifts.-The platforms in coal tips and other hoists are in part counter balanced by weights supported on hydraulic rams, the object being to effect economy in the use of water and improvement in strains on the platform and framework. Four ordinary balance weights a, not shown in Fig. 2, are connected by chains passing over pulleys w i t h the four corners of the platform b. Two other weights c, supported on rams d', are connected to the c a g e by chains passing over purchase pulleys, so that these weights have only half the motion of the cage. When the cage rises with its maximum load, both counterbalance -weight cylinders are opened to exhaust, but, when a lighter weight is to be lifted, one or both of the counterbalanceweight rams may be made to force water into the mains or into the hoist cylinders, thus saving pressure water. In the case of coal wagons running on the platform at high level emptied at a lower level and then raised again, little or no water need be used. With a proper combination and adjustment of the sizes of the cylinders, as much water will be forced into the mains by the lowering of the loaded wagon as is necessary to raise the empty wagon and the platform.
Patent GB-190413299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Raising and Lowering Windows of Cabs or other Vehicles
Inventor: LOWE WILFRED
Filed: 1904-06-13
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 13,299. Lowe, W. June 13. Windows, releasing, from door handles of cabs, landaus, &c. A ward f on the spindle g, previous to shooting the bolt d, rocks detent levers j and disengages them from the racks b on the window sash a, which can then fall. As a modification, the levers may be connected to spring-pressed buttons, which are allowed by the action of opening the door to disengage the detents from the racks b.
Patent GB-190414911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps
Inventor: BELLARDENT ADOLPHE
Filed: 1904-07-02
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 14,911. Bellardent, A. Sept. 5, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Arc lamps.-In a clutch lamp, the upper carbon is secured in a piston d, movable in a hollow core b, which serves as a dash-pot to retard the fall of the carbon when released by the clutch g. The core b slides in a tube closed at the upper end, to retard its movements, and normally is held up by a series solenoid a. The clutch consists of two semicircular wedges, loose in a cone g, attached to the core b. When the core falls, the wedges come in contact with a stop i and release the carbon. In a modification, the wedges are replaced by balls, and a short flanged tube slides vertically in the lower end of the cone g to hold up the balls when the core falls.
Patent GB-190415745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators
Inventor: GORIAINOFF ALEXIS
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 15,745. Goriainoff, A. July 15. Engines actuated by mixed steam and air.- Relates to steam generators heated by an oxyhydrogen flame, which may supply a mixture of steam and air. Fig. 1 shows one form of sectional boiler, in which a flame tube e, opening downwardly at one end into the water space of the boiler, is provided at the other end with a burner surrounded by a water jacket p. The burner comprises two concentric, annular passages h, g, connected to the hydrogen-supply pipe i and the oxygen-supply pipe j, respectively. A central passage f, the outlet of which is regulated by a spindle, is connected to a water inlet k and to an air inlet l, through which air is forced into the flame tube before igniting the burner. An electric ignition device o is provided opposite the passages g, h. This form of generator is specially applicable to submarine boats, air ships, and the like. In another form of boiler, Fig. 3, the flame tube is closed at both ends and serves both for the generation and the collection of steam. Water from the water space of the boiler is conveyed by the pipe k to the central passage of the burner, so that it is vaporized on entering the flame tube. Water from a water-supply pipe may also be conveyed to the central passage of the burner through the inlet l. In some cases, air may be conveyed through the passage l so as to obtain a mixture of superheated air and steam in the flame tube.
Patent GB-190421577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tureens and like Dishes for Table Service.
Inventor: FROST SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-10-07
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 21,577. Frost, S. Oct. 7. Tureens.-To prevent the slipping of covers on tureens &c., both dish and cover are formed with lips 2,4 which interlock, the lips 4 on the covers being turned downwards to overlap the edges of the dish. The lips 2 of the dish are formed with ledges for the cover. In a modification, the lips are formed at either end of the dish and carry the handles, while the cover lips overlap the sides of the dish.
Patent GB-190422271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop Motions for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: BARDSLEY EDWARD
Filed: 1904-10-17
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 22,271. Bardsley, E. Oct. 17. Loom stopmotions.-To stop the loom after definite lengths have been woven, a shaft a, driven by spur gearing from the emery roller c, is provided with a disc g, secured to the shaft by turning a wing-nut h &c. The disc g is provided with a recess or slot m into which falls a finger l, secured to the end i<2> of a rod i<1>, when the disc has rotated a certain amount, the end i<1> of the rod i which reaches to the weft fork then operating the latter to stop the loom. The periphery of the disc g is graduated, and an adjustable stop is provided to vary the intervals between the stoppages of the loom. The end i<2> of the rod i turns in a bearing k. In modifications, worm or bevel gearing may be employed between the emery roller and the shaft a, to reduce the velocity of the disc g.
Patent GB-190422909-A (GB)
Title: A Machine or Apparatus for Disintegrating Agglomerations of Tobacco such as Waste Cigarettes
Inventor: KOERNER EWALD
Filed: 1904-10-24
Granted: 1905-10-24
Abstract: 22,909. Koerner, E. Aug. 31, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Tobacco.-Relates to apparatus for disintegrating agglomerated tobacco, used either in conjunction with a machine for cutting open waste or refuse cigarettes or as an independent machine. The rolled-up tobacco is passed between a travelling band b and a shaking sieve a. The band b passes over three rollers c, d, e carried in a spring- supported frame h ; the front roller e is arranged to form a hopper-like inlet space f ; a brush g removes pieces of paper carried upwards by the band.
Patent GB-190422962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Vacuum Brake Apparatus for Electrically Operated and other Trains.
Inventor: GRESHAM JAMES
Filed: 1904-10-25
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 22,962. Gresham, J., Gresham, H. E., and Kiernan, G. Oct. 25. Brakes.-In an automatic vacuum brake system, more particularly for electric trains, the brakes are rapidly released by withdrawing the ball valves from their seats and thus equalizing the pressures on the two sides of the brake pistons. The valve b, Fig. 2, is operated by means of a diaphragm g, which is connected to an extension f of the valve cage and is subject to atmospheric pressure on one side and on the other to the pressure in a chamber h connected to an additional train-pipe. The pressure in this train-pipe is regulated by a driver's valve, Fig. 4, connected at n to the main train-pipe and at k to the additional train-pipe. A valve l controls an opening to the atmosphere, and a valve controls the connection with the train-pipe passage n. The valves are operated by a lever p, a lostmotion connection being provided by a slot in the stem of the valve l. To release the brakes quickly, the lever p is depressed, thereby closing the valve l and connecting the two train-pipes ; the pressure in the chamber h, Fig. 2, is thus reduced, and the diaphragm moves the ball valve from its seat After releasing the brakes, the lever p is raised, the valve m closing the entrance to the train-pipe before the valve l opens. A cock t may be provided for shutting off the additional pipe when not required. A rotary form of the driver's valve is shown in Fig. 5. The interior u of the valve communicates with the main train-pipe d, and the valve seat is provided with ports as shown in Fig. 7. A port 11, Fig. 8, in the rotary valve opens to atmosphere, and the valve is provided with ports 8, 9 and a cavity 10 to register with the ports in the valve seat. In the " running " position, the ports w, x communicating with the interior of the valve are closed by the face of the valve 2 and the cavity 10, and the port y coincides with the port 8. The main train-pipe is thus cut off from atmosphere and the additional pipe k is open thereto. When the valve is moved to " brake on " position, the port y is covered by the valve face 2 and the pipe k is closed to atmosphere. At the same time, the ports 9, 8 register with ports w, x, and air passes to the main train-pipe and applies the brakes. On moving the valve to release the brakes, both ports x, w are cut off from atmosphere but the cavity 10 overlaps the port y and part of the port x so that the additional pipe k is in communication with the main pipe d.
Patent GB-190423438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magneto-electric Apparatus for Ignition Purposes in connection with Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: HOLDEN HENRY CAPEL LOFFT
Filed: 1904-10-31
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 23,438. Holden, H. C. L. Oct. 31. Flywheels.-Two soft-iron armatures A on opposite sides of the gas-engine flywheel B pass the poles of a permanent magnet D mounted on a bracket E which is angularly adjustable about the axis of the flywheel.
Patent GB-190423810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Atmosphere Gas Burners.
Inventor: TILLEY FREDERICK CHARLES
IPC: F23D14/10
Filed: 1904-11-03
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 23,810. Tilley, F. C. Nov. 3. Gas burners.-Relates to atmospheric gas burners adapted for use in gas fires, and so constructed as to be adjustable to suit the size and shape of the grate. The air-supply tube A fits telescopically into the tube B, which carries the burner nipple C. The nozzle E, which is attached to the gas-supply tube, fits in the hole J, and can be bent to the angle at which the burner C is set, as shown in Fig. 4. The tube A may also be hinged to the base of the nozzle.
Patent GB-190424044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Screens
Inventor: EHRHARD CHARLES
Filed: 1904-11-07
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 24,044. Ehrhard, C. Nov. 7. Screens.-To render folding screens draught proof, a slip b of flexible material is inserted in grooves a cut in the adjacent edges of the screen between the hinges. The slip b is secured in position at intervals by tapes c fixed in apaces f by pins, screws, or otherwise, such spaces being rendered accessible by the removal of the rabbets g. The hinges are placed as near the ends of the screen as possible ; if more than two hinges are used, several slips are used between the hinges.
Patent GB-190426106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Machines for Stoning Olives and the like.
Inventor: COUPA ACHILLES SPIRIDION
Filed: 1904-11-30
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 26,106. Coupa, A. S. Nov. 30. Drawings to Specification. Fatty oils.-In apparatus for stoning olives and the like, the stones are completely separated from the flesh of the fruit prior to crushing. The flesh thus obtained is filtered under pressure and yields olive oil free from injurious oxides.