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Patent GB-190327715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Relief Valves and the like.
Inventor: ANDERSON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-12-17
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 27,715. Anderson, A. Dec. 17. Safety-valves; shocks, preventing; indicating amount of opening of valves; actuating valves.- Relates to automatic relief valves for exhaust steam and the like, which are used with condensers of steam engines, feedwater heaters, steam-heated radiators, and the like. The valve is normally kept closed by the action of a spring, the tension of which is adjustable, and the valve is provided with a dash-pot device to prevent shocks. A valve a, shown partly in section in Fig. 1, is normally kept on its seat by a link b attached to a lever arm on a spindle e, around which is coiled a spring f secured at one end to a flange o<1> of a sleeve o keyed to the spindle, and at the other end to a wormwheel g loosely mounted on the spindle e. The pressure of the valve on its seat can be altered by turning the worm-wheel g by means of a worm attached to a shaft h turned by a handle h<1>. When the pressure on the inlet side of the valve becomes appreciable, the valve opens and the steam escapes through an outlet pipe i. The valve seat is provided with an annular space l, which, when the valve closes, becomes sealed by a lip a<1> of the valve, and acts as a cushion preventing shocks and noise ; the lip a<1> also acts as a guide for the valve. In a modification shown in Fig. 5, the chamber l communicates with the outlet side of the valve during the commencement of the closing of the valve. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the wheel g, instead of being actuated by a worm-wheel, is provided with a number of slots g<1> into any one of which may be slid a feather r actuated by a collar p<1> on a screw p screwing into the spindle e ; the wheel g can thus be keyed to the boss o in any desired position, and so the tension of the spring can be adjusted. The spring f may be dispensed with, and the valve may be opened or closed by means of the wheel h<1>. The amount of opening of the valve is indicated by a pointer n. moving over a scale n<1>, the pointer being attached to a lever on the boss o, an adjustable weight m<1> being attached to the lever.
Patent GB-190400802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Compounds for use in the Manufacture of Dress Shields and Insoles
Inventor: TATTI SILVIO TEODORO
Filed: 1904-01-12
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 802. Tatti, S. T. Jan. 12. Drawings to Specification. Deodorants.-A composition for absorbing and neutralizing perspiration is composed of wood or animal charcoal, calcined magnesium or magnesium carbonate, hydrate of lime, and zinc oxide. The composition is used with dress shields, insoles of boots, &c.
Patent GB-190408704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Chairs
Inventor: ARNOLD CHARLES
Filed: 1904-04-15
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 8704. Lake, H. H., [Arnold, C.]. April 15. Chairs.-A rocking-chair may be converted into an ordinary or stationary chair and into a reclining chair. The front posts 12, and legs of the chair are hollow, and each carries a slide-rod which may be pushed down to hold the chair in a horizontal or inclined position. Each rod is connected, by means of a button 14 which passes through a slot 12<a> in the post, to an arm 15 which is pivoted at 16 to an operating-lever 17, and to a bracket 19 fixed to the chair bottom. The lever is pivoted at 20 to an extension of the bracket, and carries at its free end a handle 17<a>. In any position, the lever is held by a latch 22 adapted to engage with a toothed segment 21 formed at the back of the bracket ; the latch is held in engagement by a spring 25, but may be released by means of an extension forming part of the handle. Rods 26, 27 extend downwards from the lever through a slot 28 formed in the chair bottom, and are bent inwards. The rear rod 26 is pivoted to the short arm 31 of a bell-crank lever which is pivoted to a shaft 32. The long arm of the lever is pivoted to a rod 35 which extends backwards and is pivoted to a locking-arm 36. This arm is guided on a rod or track 37, which extends parallel with the back part of the rocker 11, by means of rollers which engage the track above and below. By depressing the lever to a limited extent, the arm is forced along the track to a vertical position, a roller 42, at the lower end, coming into contact with the floor and preventing the rocker from acting. The forward rod 27 is pivoted to the short arm 43 of a bell-crank lever which is pivoted to a shaft 45. The long arm 46 is connected, by means of a rod 47, with one side of a foot-rest 48 which is pivoted, by means of ears 49, to the chair bottom. On continuing to depress the lever, the foot-rest is swung forward and the chair is swung backward owing to the depression of the sliding rods contained in the front posts and legs.
Patent GB-190412490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Traction Ways and Tractors for Towing Boats.
Inventor: WOOD STEPHEN WELLS
Filed: 1904-06-02
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 12,490. Wood, S. W. June 2. Towing. - Locomotives or tractors for towing boats run on elevated tracks carried at different levels by posts on the banks of a canal or waterway. The drawings relate to electric locomotives and tracks arranged on the trolley system. Angle-beams A, having their lower ends embedded in concrete, are connected at the upper ends by inclined crossbeams B and are fitted with braces D. Each track comprises I-beams T secured to the supporting - framing and having bolted to them the traction rails V and the lower rails W. The casing F of the locomotive carries a spring rod J and a cross-bar K in which are journalled the wheels I adapted to grip the under rail W. The guided towing-chain P is connected to the rod J, and, as the tension in this chain varies, the traction on the wheels I alters automatically.
Patent GB-190418692-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Windows
Inventor: GRIFFIN ROWLAND ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-08-30
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 18,692. Griffin, R. A. Aug. 30. Windows, swivelling-sliding. Relates to sashes which can be turned over for cleaning or for inserting a new cord. The sash A is pivoted to the loose sliding stiles a', formed with draught-excluding beads a<2>, a<3> which enter recesses a<4>, a<5> in the sash. To turn the sash over for cleaning purposes, cam-levers C carried by the sash A are turned up and drawn out of engagement with cam-plates D on the sliding stiles, springs on the pivots E pressing the sash away from the stiles a sufficient distance to clear the beads. To insert new cords, a hole a<7> is bored in the loose stile, through which one end of the cord is inserted and secured, the other end passing over the pulley to the weights. To facilitate the attachment of the cords to the weights, a portion of the parting-bead is cut away at a<8> over the pocket-piece and glued into it, forming a handle for its removal.
Patent GB-190421043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Alternating Current Electric Motors.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1904-09-30
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 21,043. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Sept. 30. Motors; motors, controlling.-A distributed field winding replaces the special compensating-winding of a series alternating-current motor, and the brushes are set so that the angle between the field magnetization and the armature magnetization is less than 90‹, the distributed winding serving for both field and compensating winding. Means are provided for reversing the current in that part of the distributed winding which corresponds to the field winding without reversing the current in the remaining portions of the winding. The distributed field winding F has two sets of terminals 1, 2 and 3, 4 which, together with the brushes b, b<1> bearing upon the commutator of the armature, are connected to the controller S, two terminals of which are also connected with the alternating mains L. When the movable segments on the left of the switch engage the fixed contacts, a circuit is completed from one line-wire through the contact-fingers s<1>, s<2>, brush b<1>, armature winding, brush b, contacts s<7>, s<5>, field terminal 1, field winding, field terminal 2, and contacts s<3>, s<8> to the second line-wire. The portions of the windings between the terminals 1, 4 and between the terminals 3, 2 perform the function of the usual compensating-winding, while the portions between the terminals 1, 3 and between the terminals 4, 2 perform the function of the ordinary field winding. When the switch is reversed, the connection from the commutator brush b is shifted from the terminal 1 to the terminal 3, while the connection from the line-wire is shifted from the terminal 2 to the terminal 4, so that the direction of the current between the terminals 1, 3 and 4, 2 is reversed, changing the direction of rotation of the motor. The invention may be applied to a multipolar machine, and the distributed field winding may be of various types.
Patent GB-190426602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and Apparatus for, the Production of Reactions in Gases by Means of Electric Arcs.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1904-12-06
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 26,602. Johnson, J. Y., [Badishe Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Dec. 6. Gases, treating electrically.-Gases are passed through an arc struck between a rotating electrode and stationary electrodes, the gases causing the arc to spread without the use of a magnetic field. Fig. 1 shows in vertical section one construction of furnace for polyphase currents, in which the rotating electrode b is in disc form with radial ribs c, gas being supplied at the centre. The disc carries a replaceable ring r which may have teeth, and is preferably connected to earth. Well - insulated stationary electrodes d are placed round the disc, either radially as shown or at an angle, openings f, covered with glass or other transparent material, being provided for observing the adjustment of the stationary electrodes. The rotating disc acts as a fan, forcing the gases outwards, as shown by arrows and causing them to spread the arc. Gas may also be supplied through separate conduits or through the stationary electrodes. The Provisional Specification also states that the stationary electrodes may be inside, and the rotating electrodes in the form of a ring outside them, and that single- or poly-phase alternating current or direct current may be used.
Patent GB-190426739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Means for Locking Nuts, Bolts, and the like
Inventor: MARSHALL DALE
Filed: 1904-12-08
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 26,739. Marshall, D. Dec. 8. Locking nuts.-A cap A is shaped internally to fit the nut B and to fit a flat portion or groove of the bolt C. One or more wedges H, H<1> are driven in between the bolt thread and lugs E, E' in the cap. The ends of the wedge are splayed outwards and clinched by being forced against lugs G, G<1> formed on the cap at the rear of the lugs E, E'. The cap may be made in two parts connected together by interlocking teeth.
Patent GB-190428028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Grinding Stones and Discs especially those Employed in Mechanical Dentistry.
Inventor: BURTON HARRY SANFORD
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 28,028. Burton, H. S. Dec. 21. Dental and like engines. - To provide a continuous supply of liquid to gri nding-discs, especially those e used in dentistry, they are mounted on a hollow spindle B, Fig. 1, which acts as a reservoir and has holes D at the end by which the liquid escapes to the stone A. If the stone is not porous, the screws C, by which the stone is fastened to the spindle, is slit as shown in Fig. 3 to allow the liquid to escape to the outer face of the grinding-disc. The reservoir B is closed by a ring G and refilled as required. When the stone is porous, a water-tight connection may be made between the stone and the tube B by means of a rubber ring.
Patent GB-190428596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, the Manufacture of Mordant Azo Dyes.
Inventor: OEHLER K
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 28,596. Lake, H. H., [Oehler, K.]. Dec. 28. Dyes, artificial.-Mordant-dyeing azo colouring- matters are obtained by combining diazotized 2 : 6-nitroamidophenol-4-sulphonic acid with either o- or m-cresotinic acid (OH : COOH : CH3 # 1 : 2: 6 or # 1 : 2 : 5). On after treatment with chromium compounds, the dyeings from these dyes yield clear claret to bluish-red shades.
Patent GB-190428908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fittings for Cabins or the like, of Ships or other places.
Inventor: SCHENONE GIUSEPPE ANGELO
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 28,908. Schenonc, G. A. Dec. 30. Berths.-An arrangement of berths, tables, and seats, for use in ships' cabins or the like, comprises four pillars 1, supported at the upper end by pins 4, capable of sliding in slots 5 in forks 3, and at the lower end fitting into sockets 2 secured to the deck. Each pillar is furnished with four ferrules 6, which serve to support two folding beds, the frames 8 of which are jointed to fold in opposite directions at 14, 16. The frame is prevented from bending downwards at the joint by a pin 15. The frame 8 is stiffened at the joints by stays 17, 18, and is provided with hinged head and foot pieces 9 and jointed side-rails 10, 11. When not in use, the side-rails 10,11 are folded against the head-piece 9, and the bed is folded up and turned on the hinge 12 into the position shown in Fig. 3, where it is secured by chains 34. A table 27 and two benches 28, which, when the beds are in use are supported by brackets 25, 26 in the ceiling, may be let down and the table 27 supported from the ferrules 6. The benches 28 are supported on hinged legs 31, secured by stays 32 and pins 33. When it is desired to clear the cabin partially or completely. one or both sets of pillars 1 are released from their sockets 2 and swung on their pivots 4 against the ceiling, being secured in brackets 24. These brackets are of rectangular form, having the bottom bar hinged so as to be capable of being turned upwards for the insertion of the pillars 1.
Patent GB-190429282-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for use in Separating Certain Constituents of Subdivided Ores or like Material
Inventor: ELMORE FRANCIS EDWARD
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 29,282. Elmore, F. E. Dec. 31. Washing ores &c.-Relates to apparatus for separating the constituents of subdivided ores and the like, and particularly for separation processes in which some of the constituents float in a liquid, especially when under reduced pressure. The apparatus may also be used for carrying out the electrolytic ore-dressing process described in Specification No. 13,578, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Electrolysis]. A vat a having a conical cover b, surmounted by a bell k communicating with an air pump, is provided with a rotatable rake s carried by a shaft p. Pulp is fed to the centre of the vat a through a pipe t at a greater rate than an escape pipe m can carry it off, and the greater part escapes through a pipe g. The pipes t, m, g dip into vats u, n, h and are of such length that, when sealed with a liquid, they prevent the destruction of the vacuum. As the particles to be treated pass through the vat a,. some of them settle on the bottom and are transferred by the rake s to the escape pipe m, and some of the particles ascend in the vat and pass away through the pipe g. When it is inconvenient to use long escape pipes, short outlet pipes discharging into sealed tanks maintained at substantially the same pressure as the vat a may be employed. In some cases, the pulp may be introduced through the shaft p and when working under atmospheric pressure the pulp may be fed from a tank at a higher level. The pulp may be heated or cooled either before it is introduced or during its circulation through the vessel. Two or three sets of apparatus constructed as described above may be used to effect a separation of particles which rise immediately and those which rise more slowly. The vat a may be in the form of a trough surmounted by two or more cones b, and the pulp may be caused to traverse the bottom of the trough by means of rakes. As applied to the process described in the Specification referred to above, the vat a is made of conducting-material and is connected with one pole of a generator, the shaft p being connected to the other pole.
Patent GB-190501047-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Deadening Mechanical Shocks Experienced by Moving Vehicles.
Inventor: ROBIN PIERRE
Filed: 1905-01-19
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 1047. Robin, P. Jan. 19. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to pneumatic springs for vehicles, adapted to support the vehicle with a constant pressure while passing over uneven roads and thus avoid shocks or jolting, and to means for attaching the springs to the vehicle and for guiding the body of the vehicle in its vertical movement. The cylinders and pistons of the springs are attached by ball-and-socket joints to the vehicle as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, in which the cylinders a are articulated to the vehicle frame, and the inner pistons to the pivoted rods 24, the outer ends of which are secured to the axle. The connecting- links 24 of the rear-axle are pivoted on the shaft of the chain pinions 25 and carry the tightemngscrews 26. To steady the supporting-apparatus, the upper ball-and-socket joints are connected by a cross-bar 27 carrying brackets 28, which form guides for a pivot 29 secured to the middle of the frame. By connecting the apparatus for the front and back wheels to separate reservoirs, the vehicle is always balanced laterally, and different pressures may be employed to counterbalance the different loads on the front and rear wheels.
Patent GB-190501444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sinks.
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
Filed: 1905-01-25
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 1444. Adams, M. J. Jan. 25. Sinks; lavatory basins.-A depression or well B for washing purposes is formed in the bottoms o f sinks from which the discharge pipe proceeds. The well may be covered by a grate.
Patent GB-190503970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Mechanism for Ordnance.
Filed: 1905-02-25
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 3970. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. March 31, 1904, [date appied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Field carriages.-Relates to improvements in the recoil apparatus described in Specification No. 16,048,. A.D. 1901. The screw C by which the gun is connected to the brake cylinder A works in an intermediate sleeve G, the forward end of which is supported in the cylinder A by three radial lugs g<4>. An internal boss g<5> is formed in the sleeve to support the end of the screw C. The end of the screw described in the prior Specification may be similarly supported.
Patent GB-190508376-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing Bottles being Refilled.
Inventor: HENTSCHEL EMIL
Filed: 1905-04-19
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 8376. Hentschel, E. April 19. Bottles, non-refillable. - The lower part of the bottle neck c is fitted with a cylindrical piece b provided with two vertical passages, closed by ball or other valves e. Above this is placed a plug a, held in place by a spring ring g and pierced with two diagonal passages d<3>, Fig. 2, which open into two external helical grooves d<2> communicating by short passages with the valve chambers. The parts a, b are kept in proper relative position by a pin h on the part b entering a corresponding hole in the part a. In a modification, the part a is formed integrally with the part b. The neck is closed by a cork j.
Patent GB-190510026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oscillating Blade or Fish-tail Propellers.
Inventor: WADE GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1905-05-12
Granted: 1906-05-12
Abstract: 10,026. Wade, G. E. May 12. Propelling by vibrating plates.-In the oscillating- blade type of propeller, the blades-are each formed of two members a, b, the ineffective member b nearer the pivot being cut away so that the minimum of resistance is offered to its motion. The outer member a is flexible, and its motion with respect to the rigid member b is limited by curved extensions of the member. b. The parts .of the member b are held together by the bolt d, through which passes projecting parts a<2>of the blade a, secured by the pins d<1>. The ineffective portion b may be flexible and the effective portion a fixed.
Patent GB-190512088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Counting or Adding Machinery
Inventor: DICKINSON HERBERT
Filed: 1905-06-09
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 12,088. Dickinson, H., and Dickinson, M. June 9. Calculating - apparatus; counting apparatus.- Adding-machines, comprising a series of counting- wheels, mounted in a casing with numbered slots through which the wheels are directly actuated, are provided with printing-mechanism for recording the individual items upon a strip. The apparatus as described is adapted for dealing with money, but it may be adapted for weights or other quantities or simple numbers. The teeth of a set of wheels r, mounted on a shaft s, project through slots in the casing and are operated directly by the finger. These teeth engage slots in number wheels u, which show the total through apertures v. The wheels r also gear with wheels x ,connected with type-wheels x‹, which, on the depression of a lever y as the finger reaches the end of its downward movement, print each item on a strip x<4> passing over an impression roller x<5>. The type-wheels are carried by arms x<1>, pivoted at x<2> and having an extension y<3>, which bears against a pin y<2> on the lever y. A slot y<5> allows a spring y<4> to carry the type-wheels into contact with the strip when the key is depressed at the end of a stroke. The subsequent depression of another lever z swings the impression roller, which is carried by arms x<6>, away from the type-wheels, and raises the end of a spring-controlled detent lever. The type-wheel thus released is returned to zero by a coiled spring in conjunction with a stop pin z<8>. At the same time, the spring-pressed point of a pin z<5> is brought in front of the edge of the extension y<3>, so that on the return of the lever z the type-wheels are brought again into gear with the wheels r. The recording-strip is fed by ratchet mechanism at the same instant. The transferring-mechanism consists of a spring-pressed pawl w with an inclined lug w<3> engaged by a pin w<2> on one wheel, which presses the bevelled end of the pawl against a tooth of the other wheel, the movement of the latter being completed by a spring lever w<4>. The type-wheels may also bear corresponding numbers to appear through apertures in the casing to serve as a check. According to the Provisional Specification, the operating-wheels may be shaped at the periphery to accommodate the tip of the finger, or a thimble suitably formed at the ends to engage the projecting teeth may be used. Additional type-wheels, constantly in gear with or forming part of the operating-wheels, may be provided for printing the total. Adding devices of flat or other form without printing-mechanism are also described. The adding-wheels in these devices may be mounted on separate axes or on a common horizontal or vertical axis ; when mounted on a vertical axis, the wheels are succesively smaller in size from the lowest upwards. Additional pound wheels may be geared to the first pound wheel, either as operating-wheels or. as registering-wheels only.
Patent GB-190514422-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Fitting or Attaching the Buffing Springs of Railway Vehicles
Inventor: TRANFIELD JOSEPH LINDLEY
Filed: 1905-07-13
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 14,422. Tranfield, J. L., and Mirfin, J. July 13. Buffers; draw-gear.-To allow free play of the buffer and draw spring b when rounding curves, the clip or buckle a, Fig. 4, surrounding the laminated spring b is pivotally secured to a slipper hoop c. The slipper hoop is connected by pins d, d' to the draw-bars e, e', the pin d passing also through the clip a. In a modification, the slipper hoop is in two parts provided with distancepieces f, Fig. 12, and the buckle a is provided with trunnions a' by which it is pivotally mounted in the sides of the hoop.