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Patent GB-190307455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Connection Boxes for Electric Conductors.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-03-31
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 7455. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. March 31. Junction boxes.-Consists of a connection box for use in systems, such as train-control systems, employing a plurality of cables, which provides perfect protection for the cable ends and connections independent of the number of cables used in the system. The base and walls A, a, Fig. 1, are preferably moulded in one piece from insulating- material, one side of the box m being cut away to allow cables d, d<1>, in this case five, to enter. A groove b<1> is provided in the cut-away portion to receive a tongue c or filler-blocks b, which conform to the shape of the cable and fill up the cut-away part not occupied by cables as shown, holding the cables d, d' in position. The tongue extends up one side of the block, engaging in a recess f in the opposite face of the next block, and so on. A cover B, Fig. 2, holds the filler-blocks in position, although other means may be employed, if desired. Binding-posts h, with terminals k, are inserted from the underside of the base A, which is provided with an insulating-pad to protect the heads of the binding-posts from anything likely to make electrical connection with them.
Patent GB-190308536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Steam Engines.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 8536. Fairweather, W., [Olson, S. O. S., and Olson, 0. A.]. April 15. Crescent-shaped chamber type of compound engines having eccentrically-mounted rotary cylinders. The cylinder E is divided by a partition H into low and high pressure chambers and has a spider frame b at each end rotatably mounted on fixed axes C. These axes carry an offset shaft D, on which the piston drums G are mounted, and which carries connecting-rods K actuating the unaligned abutments I, I<1>, and a valve plate H<1> working in a port in the partition between the two chambers. Rotary steam supply and exhaust boxes f, h are arranged on the supports B and connected by pipes N, 0 to the working-chambers. The piston drums have bevelled edges, and the abutments have pivotally-mounted packing-shoes.
Patent GB-190309693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railroad Sleepers.
Inventor: SIBLEY FRANK JOHNATHAN
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 9693. Sibley, F. J. April 29. Sleepers ; rails, securing to sleepers.-Each sleeper is formed of a base 10, 10<a> provided with upwardly-projecting flanges 11, thus forming a kind, of double trough. The upper edges of the flanges are recessed to receive the rails, the end parts 13 of the recesses forming overhanging lips 14, which engage the rail flange, while the bottoms of the recesses form seats equal in width to the rail flanges. The opposite side of the rail flange is engaged by clamps 16 slotted to fit over the flanges 11 and secured by transverse bolts 20, which may be tapered to draw the clamps downwards. The base 10 may be strengthened by transverse ribs 21, and the fastening clamps 16 may be used on both sides of the rail. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which the rails rest on wooden or other blocks 23 placed between ribs 24 or otherwise secured. Drain openings are formed in the base. According to the Provisional Specification, the clamps 16 may be carried down through the base of the sleeper and secured by nuts &c.
Patent GB-190313095-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Method of Making Flexible Dampproof Backing for Glass, Opal, and other Tiles
Inventor: STIDDER JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1903-06-11
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 13,095. Stidder, J. G. June 11. Waterproofing-compositions.-A mixture of equal parts of pitch, sulphu., bitumen, tar, oil, and sand is applied as a flexible waterproof backing to glass and other tiles.
Patent GB-190316446-A (GB)
Title: Phonogram Plate.
Inventor: HEIMERDINGER EMIL
Filed: 1903-07-25
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 16,446. Heimerdinger, E. July 25. Drawings to Specification. Phonographs.-Phonograph record plates are constructed of pasteboard &c. faced with ebonite, celluloid, &c., which is united to the pasteboard either by an adhesive or by a metal framing. The pasteboard may be impregnated with paraffin, ceresine, &c.
Patent GB-190317982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Oxidation of Methyl Groups of Aromatic Hydrocarbons.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1903-08-19
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 17,982. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Aug. 19. Aldehydes; carboxylic acids.-The methyl groups of aromatic hydrocarbons or of substituted aromatic hydrocarbons are oxidized to aldehydes or acids by the use of so-called " manganese super- " oxide sulphate." The acids are obtained by using either an excess of the sulphate or a higher temperature, or both. The sulphate is prepared by electrolytically treating a mixture of manganous sulphate and sulphuric acid, until the red solution, or the precipitate, of manganic sulphate is converted into a brown solution. The process may be such as is described in Specification No. 17,981, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Electrolysis]. The acid solution thus obtained, when run slowly into o-nitrotoluene at a temperature of from 50‹ to 60‹ C., which is subsequently raised to 100‹-110‹ C. during stirring, forms o-nitrobenzaldehyde, which is distilled off by steam and separated from the excess of o-nitrotoluene which distils over with it. The acid residue may be electrolytically reconverted into the " manganese superoxide sulphate," as above. If the acid solution is slowly added to toluene while stirring at 40‹ to 50‹ C., and the product distilled in a current of steam, benzaldehyde and toluene pass over. These can be separated. To obtain benzoic acid, either benzaldehyde or toluene must be added slowly to a sufficiency of the "manganese superoxide sulphate." The reaction is slow, but is quantitative. A sulphuric-acid emulsion of benzyl alcohol is similarly oxidized at a temperature of from 40‹ to 50‹ C. to benzaldehyde, which is driven off along with the excess of alcohol by means of steam. To separate the benzaldehyde from the alcohol, the former is converted into its bisulphite compound. Or an emulsion of benzyl chloride and sulphuric acid may be oxidized by adding gradually the " manganese " superoxide sulphate," and heating on the boiling water-bath. Benzoic acid forms.
Patent GB-190320231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Packing for Stuffing Boxes.
Filed: 1903-09-19
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 20,231. Macdonald, C., and Elastic Metallic Packing and Engineering Co. Sept. 19. Stuffing-boxes.-The packing-rings b have bevelled sides, and are compressed on to the rod by pressure between a wedge projection c formed on a cylindrical casing a, and two end rings d with bevelled faces. The rings d and the cylinder a may consist of segments connected by dowels or sunk studs k, j. One ring d rests on a ring m, between which and the gland o a packing- r i n g n is inserted. The other ring d rests against a ring p formed with cavities containing helical springs, which abut against a ring p<1>. The motion of the ring p under the action of the springs is limited by studs p<2> screwing into the ring p<1>. Grooves u, t, for containing lubricant, are cut in the rings d, b.
Patent GB-190323764-A (GB)
Title: Improved Furnace or Kiln for Burning Ore Briquettes.
Inventor: GROENDAL GUSTAF
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 23,764. Gr÷ndal, G. Nov. 2. Kilns ; air supply, heating.- Relates to a kiln or "furnace" of the "channel" type, heated by gas, for burning ore briquettes carried on trucks, and consisting of a preliminary heating - chamber, a burning- chamber, and a cooling-chamber. The trucks carrying the briquettes run upon rails E, Fig. 1, and are drawn along by a chain G which passes through a passage F. This passage is separated from the main chamber of the furnace by a partition, formed by plates upon the sides of the trucks dipping down into channels, on the sides of the furnace, which contain sand, Fig. 4. The cooling-chamber C is surrounded by channels M, Figs. 1 and 4, into which the air is supplied by the inlet valves 0. The air in these channels is heated by the heat radiated from the burnt briquettes, and it passes through openings N and mixes with the gas from the generator which enters at K from the conduit J. The burning takes place in the chamber B, and the trucks in the preliminary heating-chamber A are exposed to a lower temperature. The waste gases finally escape by the flue L. The chambers A, B are higher than the cooling-cbamber C, and allow for a larger number of briquettes to be placed on each truck, and also allow the gases to escape to the flue L without hindrance.
Patent GB-190400485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cases for Holding Fly Hooks or other Small Articles.
Inventor: ERSKINE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-01-08
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 485. Erskine, W. Jan. 8. Tackle cases are formed of two hinged parts A, B, Fig. 2, with duplex strips C, D, of india-rubber, or other elastic or yielding material cemented or otherwise attached to them. Or single strips E may be used, and provided with a longitudinal slit not passing quite through, as shown. The points of the fly-hooks are inserted in the slits. Single trays, with a hinged or other cover, may be similarly fitted.
Patent GB-190402169-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Type Casting and Ejecting Device in Type, Linotype, and like Casting Machines.
Inventor: MAYER JACQUES
Filed: 1904-01-28
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 2169. Mayer, J., and Albrecht, C. Jan. 28. T y p e linotype and like machines; monotype and like machines.-A mould for type-casting machines, linotype or other composing-machines is formed with a row of casting-compartments 4, Figs. 2 and 5, each for casting a type, logotype, or ornament, &c. The mould may consist of a lower part 1 formed with slots 4 and an upper covering part 2. A matrix plate or block, or a row of separate matrices is presented to one side of the mould, and metal is injected into the cavities by any usual melting-pot and pump. The types &c. are ejected by a comblike ejector 25, Fig. 10, the teeth of which are guided by a perforated guide, and pass in and out of the mould cavities 4. The ejector teeth may be of round or other section, and may be adjustably clamped between bars on the ejector. Fig. 6 shows the partitioned mculd 18, 19 attached to the mouldwheel 14 of a linotype machine. When the wheel has rotated to the ejecting position, the types and logotypes &c. are ejected on to a series of shelves 34, in front of the wheel, and from these are pushed by a second ejector 39 into inclined or otherwise arranged guide-channels 41 down which they pass to a partitioned receptacle. The feet and sides of the type may be trimmed by movable or fixed cutters. The compartments of the mould may be formed with shoulders 6 to facilitate the trimming of the feet of the types 5 in the mould, by the cutter 12.
Patent GB-190408197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple-action Diaphragm Pumps.
Inventor: BJOERLING PHILIP RUDOLF
Filed: 1904-04-09
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 8197. Bj÷rling, P. R., Duke, R. F., and Ockenden, M. April 9. Diaphragm pumps; actuating pumps; framing or standards.-Diaphragm pumps having two or more diaphragm chambers are constructed so that the diaphragms are always visible, thereby allowing of any flaw or leak being readily detected, and are provided with guide-spindles arranged so as to prevent any tilting action of the diaphragm. Fig. 1 shows a duplex pump in which the body A has two chambers B, between each of which and the adjacent ends of the body flexible diaphragms C are fixed, the body having apertures formed in it for affording access to the interior. The spindle D, to which the diaphragms are attached, works in guides E formed in the ends of the chambers B, and may either be actuated by a short lever H mounted on a rock shaft J and connected with the spindle directly, as shown in Fig. 1, or through links, or, when the pump is to be operated by rotary motion, by a crank R, Figs. 5 and 6, and slotted link or yoke S. Each chamber B is provided with a box F containing suction and delivery valves, so that the action of the pump is continuous. Other forms of pump are described. In one of these, one diaphragm has twice the area of the other and only two valves are employed, so that, during one stroke of the pump, the liquid passes partly from the larger chamber to the smaller ; in another, the diaphragms are actuated by separate spindles, one of which is in the form of a hollow rod sliding upon the other ; in a third form, shown in Fig. 9, three diaphragm chambers are employed, in which case the spindles are actuated from an eccentric mounted on a rotating shaft, while in a fourth, four diaphragm chambers are used.
Patent GB-190413562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Nitro-glycerine.
Inventor: MOELLER ROBERT
Filed: 1904-06-15
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 13,562. M÷ller, R. June 15. Nitro-glycerine.-During the manufacture, a small quantity of paraffin oil, or other paraffins, vaseline, fatty acids, their esters, or aromatic compounds, which are unaffected by a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids, is added to aid the separation of the product from the acid mixture. The substances may be added to the glycerine or the acids, before the nitrating process begins, or to the acid mixture during the process, or also after the nitration is completed. After the separation is completed, the nitro-glycerine is washed and worked up as usual.
Patent GB-190418628-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Holder or Socket for Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Inventor: STERN GEORGE BENJAMIN
Filed: 1904-08-29
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 18,628. Stern, G. B., and Greene, A. C. Aug. 29. Supporting lamps; incandescent lamps, holders for. A holder for a capped lamp or an imitation candle consists of an insulating-base a, carrying the spring plungers b, and placed in a metal cylinder d in which the bayonet slots are formed, and a surrounding case i having two flanges l, k. The flange k serves to retain the insulating-base a in place, while the flange l may be extended to form a shade, or may have arms for supporting a shade, or may be used to secure the holder in a wall, being then flush with the surface. When the socket is employed in connection with an electric candle, the flange may have an annular recess to receive an ornamental or other cup. The case i may have spring tongues m cut out of it, and holes may be formed through the case and cylinder d to facilitate the connection of the wires. Internal projections from the cylinder take into grooves in the insulating-base a, and the various parts are secured together by means of a screw j. A ring p of rubber or other resilient material may be placed between the lamp and holder.
Patent GB-190418697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubber Leathers for Sliver Condensing Machines or Apparatus
Inventor: COCKILL JOHN
Filed: 1904-08-30
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 18,697. Cockill, J., and Cockill, F. G. Aug. 30. Sliver-rubbing apparatus.-In order to dispense with overlapping joints on the surface of the rubbing-leathers, and to produce a more even rubbing-surface &c., the leather is cut into strips b of equal width, and laid or wound edgeways on the usual backing c, so that the spliced joints a are embedded in the substance of the leather and do not affect the evenness of the surface. The backing c may besolid and may be scored or grooved to facilitate bending, or it may be composed of strips laid at right-angles to the strips on the face.
Patent GB-190426678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boiling Pans and similar Vessels.
Inventor: MERTON HENRY BENJAMIN
Filed: 1904-12-07
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 26,678. Merton, H. B. Dec. 7. Saucepans and cooking-kettles.-Saucepans &c. are provided with means to condense the steam formed. Fig. 1 shows a saucepan &c. lid having a number of condensing - tubes B, vertical or otherwise, so placed that the water of condensation flows back into the vessel. Any convenient form of baffle-plate may be employed to hinder the escape of steam. The lid may have a handle C which projects above the tubes. Fig. 2 shows a modification, in which each tube has external ribs B' and a hole B<2> in its upper end to allow the'escape of air. In another arrangement, the steam is condensed by means of cold water or air flowing through a jacket surrounding the lid or body of the vessel. A number of vessels may be worked in combination, the water or air flowing successively through their jackets.
Patent GB-190502919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices for Controlling Electric Currents.
Inventor: ATKINSON CLAUDE WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-02-13
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 2919. Atkinson, C. W. Feb. 13. Switches.-Relates to a circuit-controlling device responsive to overload or other predetermined conditions, with or without a time-lag of the ball- and-tube type described in Specification No. 26,267, A.D. 1903, and also with means to prevent the apparatus from responding to momentary oscillations. Mounted upon the spindle a, Fig. 1, of an electric instrument b, such as an ammeter or excess indicator or other apparatus of the kind described in the above-mentioned Specification, is the circuit-controlling device c, preferably consisting of a tube e, Fig. 2, containing a smaller tube d in which is placed a ball or balls b, a side passage f, adjustable by a screw g, being thus left for the displacement of the damping-liquid with which the tube e is filled. A transparent chamber k forms one end of the tube e, and the end of the tube d is cut away at the right hand to allow the ball to be seen in its extreme position. A vertical tube l branching from the chamber k has a terminal m connected to one end of the controlled circuit r', Fig. 4, preferably by a hair-spring s. The terminal carries a flexible contact-spring n provided with a damping-vane p, preferably of mica, and a weight q, hanging in front of the second terminal o, from which connexion is made to the other side of the circuit r<1> by a hairspring s<1>. When the spindle a rocks to a certain angle, the ball runs down the tube d, and after a certain time-lag presses the spring n into contact with the terminal o, completing the circuit r', which operates a cut-out or performs some other function. The vane h, Fig. 4, prevents the spring from being brought into contact by a momentary shake or oscillation. Should the angle of inclination be sufficiently great, as the result of an excessive overload, the spring n is bent into contact by the action of the weight q alone, without the time-lag. The apparatus can be used with a motor to allow the latter to be overloaded moderately for the period of the time-lag, or cut-out immediately upon excessive overload. In a modification, Fig. 5, the time-lag device is dispensed with, and an adjustable counterweight j held by a screw u with a slotted quadrant v is provided.
Patent GB-190504537-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Puzzle.
Inventor: RAM COLWENEN WILLETT
Filed: 1905-03-04
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 4537. Ram, C. W., [Paul, J. D. D.]. March 4. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Puzzles.-A square of sheet material A B C D, Fig. 1, is cut along the lines shown, so that a square may also be formed by omission of the piece 7.
Patent GB-190506291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ajutages and Vanes for Fluid Pressure Turbines.
Inventor: LENTZ HUGO
Filed: 1905-03-24
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 6291. Lentz, H. March 24. Gas turbines.-The nozzles and vanes of steam or gas turbines are constructed of refractory metals, such as gold, silver, platinum, or nickel, to enable them to withstand the high temperature of the working fluid.
Patent GB-190510370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Locks.
Inventor: FEWGET GEORGE WASHINGTON
Filed: 1905-05-17
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 10,370. Fewget, G. W. May 24, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Locking nuts.-The locking-washer A, Fig. 1, which is placed beneath the nut consists of a split ring with overlapping ends a, a<1>, a<2>, a<3>, bent as shown in the Figure, so that when the nut is screwed up the washer contracts and grips the threads of the bolt. The washer may have a number of radial slits a<4>. The corner d is turned up to engage the side of the nut. The locking of the nut is assisted by the canting due to the double thickness of the washer at the bent part The washer B, Fig. 2, which is placed beneath the washer A, has a groove b into which the projection a<1> fits. Fig. 3 shows a modified form of the washer A, having a series of inwardly-projecting teeth a<5>, a perforation or spur c to attach the washer to its bed, and a spur c<1> which is bent up to engage the side of the nut. Fig. 7 shows a modified form of washer made from a bar.
Patent GB-190510993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Purifiers for Gases.
Inventor: TOUNS WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-05-26
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 10,993. Touns, W. May 26. Purifiers; scrubbers and washers.-In an apparatus for purifying gas, a cylindrical chamber 1 is divided into several compartments by diaphragms 3 fitting into grooves 12, each diaphragm having a hole 4. Fans or dispersers 9, each consisting of a disk of slightly less diameter than the cylinder, and provided with straight or curved blades 10, are mounted on a rotatable shaft 6. The blades of the fans are placed close to the diaphragms 3, leaving spaces 11 between the disks and the next diaphragm. Water or other fluid may be supplied by pipes 13. In action, the fans are rotated, and the gas enters at the inlet 16 and passes through the opening 4 in the first diaphragm to the blades of the first fan, by which it is driven outwards to the chamber walls, and passes through the space 11 to the next diaphragm. Any impurities which separate pass to discharge pipes 18 which are liquid sealed. The gas finally passes through perforated diaphragms 15, and thence to the outlet 17. In some cases, the diaphragms 15 may be omitted.
Patent GB-190521830-A (GB)
Title: Improved Drying Apparatus particularly applicable to the Drying of Hops and the like.
Inventor: HORST EMIL CLEMENS
Filed: 1905-10-26
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 21,830. Horst, E. C. Oct. 26. Drying hops &c. - Drying-chambers are arranged in series with superposed floors, the hops &c. being passed along the series on each set of floors in succession and being dried by air currents; airdirecting devices are provided. The floors are provided with rail tracks on which wheeled trays, preferably with meshed bottoms, carry the hops &c. through the chambers. After one of the trays has passed through all the chambers on, say, the lower track, it rises on an inclined track, lifting the counterweighted rail section 14, and afterwards travels backwards on this rail in its former position through the chambers on an upper track. Hot air is forced by a blower 5 into lower and upper mains 6, 6<a>, in proportions determined by a damper at 6<b>. These mains have discharge pipes 7, 7<a> controlled by dampers, and the velocity of the air passing through them is kept up by lessening their area. The lower pipes 7 discharge into cup-shaped floors by which the air is made to spread and ascend through the floors, passing away through ventilators 11, the entrances to which are controlled by dampers 12. The ventilators may be of the window-blind type and may be independently closed. By closing the dampers 12, convex roofs may be formed, into which the pipes 7<a> discharge air, which spreads outwards and downwards through the floors and is carried off by side apertures formed in the lower parts of the chambers.