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Patent GB-190307962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chargers for Charging Gas Retorts.
Inventor: WEST JOHN
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 7962. West, J. April 6. Gas retorts, charging The apparatus described in Specifications No. 1226, A.D. 1886, and No. 5036, A.D. 1895, for charging gas retorts is improved by the provision of means for mechanically reversing the charging-scoop a', without any attention on the part of the machine attendant, so that the scoop deposits the first charge towards the one side, and the second charge towards the other side of the retort m. The rotation in one direction of a chain drum s by a motor or its equivalent winds a chain i<1> on to, and unwinds a chain i<2> from, the drum s, the other ends of the chains i<1>, i' being attached to a drum u on the charger carriage a. The revolution of the drum u being prevented by the abutment of its projection h<7> against a fixed stop h<8>, the chain i<1> pulls the carriage a until it arrives at the retort end of the frame l. The drum s is then revolved in the opposite direction, causing the chain i' to revolve the drum u until a second projection on the drum abuts against the fixed stop h<8>. The revolution of the drum u imparts motion through the gearing h<3>, h<2>, the clutch h, and one or other of the bevel-wheels n, n' to a wheel a<3> on the shaft a<2> of the scoop a', which is thereupon reversed. The direction in which the scoop turns depends upon which of the wheels n, n<1> the clutch h engages, and this is determined by the position of a pin d on the clutch lever e in the groove c<1> of a cam c. When the scoop a<1> enters the retort, a star-wheel g on the cam shaft b engages with a rack k on the frame l and turns the cam shaft b through one-half of a revolution, a slide brake-clutch i ensuring that the shaft rotates exactly one-half of a revolution. After the starwheel g has passed the rack k, the rack is lifted out of gear, either by an inclined plane o or by levers actuated by the hand-lever r, to enable the star-wheel to return. The scoop is drawn out of the retort in the reversed position, and just before the charger carriage a comes to rest in the frame l, the drum s stops revolving. The carriage a finishes its stroke by momentum, tightening the chain i<1>, and revolving the drum u until the projection h<7> abuts against the stop h<8>, when the scoop is righted, ready for receiving the coal for the next charge.
Patent GB-190313611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning and Twisting Frames.
Filed: 1903-06-18
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 13,611. Boyd, T. A., and Boyd, J. & T. June 18. Cap frames; spindle apparatus.-Rings 2, Fig. 1, are formed or fitted on the periphery of the cap 1, to prevent the yarn from clinging to the cap. The hole 1<1> at the top of the cap is closed, to prevent water getting through to the spindle. The cap is formed with irregularities or corrugations 3<1>, Fig. 2, to increase the drag on the yarn, and is screwed to the spindle to resist the upward pull of heavy yarns. Water is distributed to each thread by pipes 6 connected to a pipe 5, the stop-cock of which is connected to the strap guide, so that the supply of water is stopped when the machine stops. Fine threads are thus made sufficiently heavy to balloon by centrifugal force, and so keep clear of the cap. The frame and the workman are protected from the water thrown off by a gutter' 14, having holes 14<1> for the spindles. The gutter is supported so that it may be easily raised or lowered, and is provided with an apron 16. The ledge 14<2> forming part of or fixed to the gutter prevents water from passing through the holes 14<1>, and may be made smooth and of such diameter as will allow the cap to be lowered, and stand either inside or outside the ledge. The yarn, passing round the lower edge of the cap 1, and over the ledge 14<1>, thus receives an additional drag.
Patent GB-190313930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Combing Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-06-22
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 13,930. Thompson, W. P., [Delette, E.]. June 22. Combing-machines.- The fibres are pressed into the teeth of the circular combs in Heilmann and like combing-machines by a device 7, Fig. 4, which presses on the sliver as it passesfrom the upper nipper jaw 2 to the teeth. The acting-edges of the device 7 move in a circle equal in diameter to the pitch circle of the pinion 3, which is driven by the wheel 4 of the combing-drum, and the operating-mechanism of the device is similar to that described in Specification No. 27,256, A.D. 1897. The acting edges thus move in epicyclic curves g, h, i, and, in descending, approach the teeth to press in the fibres. As the acting edges descend, the line k, l of the fibres is deflected so that the fibres pass to the teeth at a more acute angle, and are thus pressed further, and more easily, into the teeth, and straws, thistles, teasles, prickles, knots, &c., are more efficiently removed. The device, in its lowest position, supports the points of the teeth. The fine teeth of the comb, which are carried on the last bars 5, retain most noil, and are cleaned when the comb revolves forwards, and also when it revolves backwards by a brush A, Fig. 7, oscillated by an eccentric E and levers L<1>, B, and L<2>. The comb revolves in the direction of the arrow f until the last bar has been cleaned by the brush, and the brush is then oscillated, about the axis 0, clear of the comb during its reverse motion. The cylinders effect the drawing at this period, and when the rotation of the comb is again changed, the brush is oscillated forward to clean the last bars a second time.
Patent GB-190314694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Bracelets
Inventor: CLOSE ELLINOR CAROLINE LOUISA
Filed: 1903-07-01
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 14,694. Close, E. C. L. July 1. Purses. - Relates to combined bracelets and purses. A rectangular loop c, Fig. 1, is formed on a bracelet a, which may have other embellishments, and a cylindrical purse b with a hinge h, is secured therein by spring catches d. The purse may be permanently attached to the bracelet, the lid being secured by a spring catch f, Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190321677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Radiators for Heating and Cooling
Inventor: FOUCHE FREDERIC
Filed: 1903-10-08
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 21,677. FouchÚ, F. June 5, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Heating buildings; heating water, gases, &c.-Relates to improvements in the construction and to the assembling of, the parts of metal radiators or apparatus which serve to effect an exchange of heat between liquids, vapours, or gases circulating in, or about, the apparatus. The parts may take several forms while their methods of connection may vary similarly. In Fig. 1, the metal plates A, B, of which the radiators are formed are stamped or dished out in such a way that, when superposed to form a battery, spaces C are left between them. The outer joints a' are made by folding, soldering, or riveting. To form the joints at the ends where the chambers communicate with each other, the plate A of each radiator is formed with an annular groove a' while an annular projection b<1> is formed upon the plate B. Further, the internal lip a' of each plate is rounded to receive an aperture thimble D which forms the passage uniting the chambers of the apparatus. The internal distance-ring E affords a seating for the grooves and projections when the chambers are secured together as by the rod F with the end-caps F<2> having faces corresponding to the grooves and projections. The joints between the internal lips of the openings of the plates and the thimble are made by expanding, soldering, or the like. In certain cases, the thimbles may be dispensed with. The spaces between the heads of the several chambers may be increased by the interposition of external distance-rings of suitable conformation. When the distance-rings are plain, the curved lips a<2> may hold them in place. Figs. 10 and 10a show in section two sectional views at right-angles of an aggregation of plates A, B with an external frame x to resist outward pressure, and internal tie-bars u to withstand inward pressure. Other methods for stiffening the plates consist of stamping the plates with coincident bosses through which pass screws or rivets. Fig. 17 shows another arrangement of assembled chambers, the chambers being easy of removal or replacement. The chambers at their ends are threaded upon guide-tubes 1 which are formed with longitudinal slits. The tightening-rod 6 is provided with the caps 15, 9, and with corresponding nuts and suitable washers, the nut 17 screwing upon the thread which serves the inner nut 11. The end opposite to the nuts is screwed into the web of the opening to the radiator 4.
Patent GB-190322837-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Process of Reducing Hot Metal Bars into Sheets.
Inventor: ALLIS THOMAS VALENTINE
Filed: 1903-10-22
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 22,837. Allis, T. V. Feb. 19, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Rolling.-In the process of pack-rolling "black- " plate," the bar, which is reduced in a tandem train of rolls to plates which are subsequently pack-rolled into sheets, is made a multiple in weight per linear foot of that usually employed for producing a specified number of sheets of specified size and gauge. By this means, the output of sheets from one bar is increased, and waste due to trimming is diminished. The heavier bar is preferably a multiple in width of that usually employed.
Patent GB-190403157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottle Stoppers for Delivering Measured Quantities.
Inventor: GRAY ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-02-09
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 3157. Gray, A. Feb. 9. Measured quantities, delivering.-A b o t t l e stopper, for delivering measured quantities of liquids, consists of a small bottle D adapted to fit in the bottle neck H. The smaller bottle may be ground into the neck of the larger one, or a lining of cork &c. may be inserted between the two bottles. To fill the small bottle, it is turned by its milled neck B until an opening E registers with a chamber I formed in the neck of the larger bottle. In emptying, the smaller bottle is turned so as to close the opening E, and the contents are poured out through the neck, which is normally closed by a cork or stopper.
Patent GB-190412301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Proof Suits.
Inventor: LAWSON NORMAN BYRON
Filed: 1904-05-31
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 12,301. Lawson, N. B. May 31. Swimming-appliances.-Relates to a waterproof suit which entirely encloses the wearer and is provided with means for supplying air, and also a pump for removing leakage. The arms and legs are made integral with the body portion, which is provided with a dome 5 having an opening 6 covered by a cap 7. The head portion, which is covered by the hinged piece 16, is supplied with air from the dome by means of an elastic bag with tubes and valves placed under the arm of the wearer. Or a tube 23 may communicate directly with the wearer's mouth. A pump 13, communicating through a three-way cock 11 with pipes 9, 10 passing down to about the knees, enables the wearer to remove leakage.
Patent GB-190426382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: THOMAS JOHN
Filed: 1904-12-03
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 26,382. Thomas, J. Dec. 3. Gas and like engines; valves and valve gear.- The inlet and exhaust valves of a four-strokecycle engine are combined. A beat valve o opened by a tappet s<1> controls the passage into and from the cylinder, and a cylindrical slide valve g worked by a lever q controls the inlet ports h, the exhaust ports h<2>, and the passage of the incoming charge between itself and the central seating h<3>. The cam shaft may be mounted on the cylinder head. A modified arrangement of the valve seatings is described. Cylinders, cooling. Longitudinal passages are formed in the walls of the cylinder and communicate with the crank chamber, or a pump and baffles for directing the air over the valve-chest are attached. As an alternative, a ribbed jacket made in two parts and held together by expansion bolts is provided with longitudinal grooves a<4> terminating in an annular chamber which is exhausted by a fan, pump, or exhaust ejector.
Patent GB-190502398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Children's Picture Books, Kindergarten or other Pictures Games, and the like.
Inventor: WHITEHEAD WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-02-07
Granted: 1906-02-07
Abstract: 2398. Whitehead, W. Feb. 7. Educational games; geographical games; toy animals and books; pictorial and mosaic toys.- Children's picture books, games, and the like have prominent objects a, such as animals, letters, numerals, and maps, perforated along the outlines, to enable them to be easily and accurately removed by children. They may be fixed to another sheet by gum, or may be provided with extensions f, which, when folded at right-angles, form a standing-piece, which may be gummed, if desired, to the base-piece j, or may be passed through slits in the latter. A strut h may be used to support the object i on its base-piece.
Patent GB-190506923-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for use in Fining Beer in Casks
Inventor: CHEESMAN ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-04-01
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 6923. Cheesman, A., and Phipps, E. C. April 1. Funnels.-An appliance for use in fining beer in casks consists of a funnel A, fitted with a metal collar B and an india-rubber washer C, and is secured over the bunghole by a frame H, Fig. 2, resting in bearings on the ring B and attached to the ends of the cask by hooks and chains, which are tightened by a screw K. In operation, the funnel is adapted to be closed to retain the spent finings by a hollow plug D, which is attached to a tube d and is sunk by being filled with liquid. The tube D passes through a slide E, which by a lateral piece e and pin f is attached to a tube F secured to the side of the funnel.
Patent GB-190508859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dumbturners for Sugar-cane Mills.
Inventor: MCNEIL JOHN
Filed: 1905-04-27
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 8859. McNeil, J. April 27. Sugar-cane mills.-Relates to the dumb-returner described in Specification No. 8011, A.D. 1903. The dumb-returner bar A and its supporting beam B lie between the housings C, and are supported upon stools D bolted to the housings and resting upon projections on the foundation plate E. The height of the bar A may be adjusted by means of wedges F or distance-pieces placed between the stools D and the beam B. The bar A and beam B are adjusted laterally by wedges H, J placed between inclined faces K, L on the ends of the beam and projections M, N on the inside of the housings. The bolts O, P carrying the wedges pass down through slots in lugs R, S on the stools, and are operated by nuts T. The stools may be formed in one with the housings.
Patent GB-190511384-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastener or Retainer for Neckties, Cravats, and the like
Inventor: GIRO KAROLOS NICOLO
Filed: 1905-05-31
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 11,384. Giro, K. N. May 31. Neck-tie retainers.-A retainer for neck-ties, cravats, scarfs, &c., and especially for bows, is formed from a straight length of wire by bending in the centre to form a loop a, Fig. 3, and then doubling back each half to form arms b, b<1>, which are finally bent up to form front arms d, d', Figs. 5 and 6, and turned over to form hooks e', terminating in knobs f. The loop a engages the shank of the collar stud or button, the collar being situated between the arms b, d, and the hook retaining the tie &c. in place. In a modification, Fig. 7, the front arms d, d<1> are hinged to a curved plate b.
Patent GB-190511422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Flexible Pipes for the Conveyance of Fluid Pressure of Vacuum.
Inventor: HOPKINSON JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1905-05-31
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 11,422. Hopkinson, J. E. May 31. Hose.-A flexible pipe for fluids under pressure or vacuum is fitted near the nozzle end with a thickened portion b, tapered at the ends as shown. The neck a is clipped to the nozzle in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190514294-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of Emulsifying Mineral Oils and Mineral Oil Soaps.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1905-07-11
Granted: 1906-07-11
Abstract: 14,294. Fell, J. C., [Kornd÷rfer, E.]. July 11. Sizes.-Mineral and tar oils are emulsified by admixture with turkey-red oils of high percentage, elaine (commercial oleic acid), and ammonia. The turkey-red oils may be replaced by the barium, strontium, calcium, or other soluble salt of sul phoricinoleic acid. The products may be used as a finish for textile fabrics and yarns. A small proportion of calcined soda or potash may be added to the above products.
Patent GB-190515978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Time Recorders.
Inventor: DEY JOHN
Filed: 1905-08-04
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 15,978. Dey, J., and Dey, A. Aug. 4. Time-checking apparatus for workmen. lIeans for positioning a record-card (1) vertically, (2) horizontally, with respect to time-printing wheels are shown in the Figures. The card rests on a ledge 4, Fig 1, attached to a sleeve 9 which can slide on a vertical rod. This sleeve is connected to a second one 12, the connexion allowing rotation. The second sleeve carries an indicator arm 14, shown in Fig. 3, and having forked ends 15, 16. Between these ends is a plate 17 having a series of holes, one of which is engaged by a pin 19, Fig. 3, on one of the forks. Each hole therefore corresponds to a definite position of the card-ledge 4. The forks 15, 16 barely clear the perforated plate, and, when the pin 19 is in a hole, its withdrawal can be prevented by the insertion of another plate 23 between the first plate 17 and the back fork 16. This second plate is slotted and normally hangs free of the forks. It can be raised by a key-actuated slide 28 and pin 25, thus locking the indicator arm 14 in position. The perforated plate 17 preferably carries an indicator plate, for days of the week for example. The device for adjusting a card horizontally is shown in Fig. 6. A card-holder 31 carries a rack 32, the pinion spindle 34 of which has bearings on the frame and has a detachable connexion with another spindle mounted in a door. This second spindle carries a crank 38, adapted to be moved over an indicator, and also bears a notched disk 40 which can be locked by a key-actuated slide 42. The horizontal and vertical devices may be interchanged or inclined, and the key controlled device may be operated manually through a means rendered accessible by a key.
Patent GB-190516392-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Ozonizing Atmospheric Air.
Filed: 1905-08-11
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 16,392. Ozonair, Ltd., and Joseph, E. L. Aug. 11. Gases, treating electrically.-A compact ozonizer for atmospheric air consists of an outer case 1, which is closed at its rear end by a filter 2, containing cotton-wool or the like, and at its front end by an open trellis 3. It is divided into two compartments by a partition 4, having a large circular hole 5, in which works a fan 6, driven by a motor 7 and placed in the back compartment 8. The electrodes are composed of sheets of non-oxidizable metal gauze, with mica or the like between them, the gauze and mica being clamped together by outer and inner wooden frames 14<a>, 15<a>, and the gauzes being held by the strips of wood 14<b>, 15<b>. The electrodes form the panels A, B, C, D. Four of these panels are bound together by cords or the like 16 to form a rectangular prism open at the ends. This prism is suspended from the outer case 1 by springs 17 and rubber cushions 18, to minimize vibrations. Inside the electrode-prism, and sliding on rails 9, is a box 11 with a pyramidal end 12 which serves to spread out the air from the fan 6. Current from a suitable source 19 is led to the fan motor 7 through a switch 20, which has two operative positions. In the position 20<a> the fan is actuated, while in the position 20<b> the current also goes through an adjustable resistance 32 to a motor-transformer 29, outside the casing 1, by means of which an alternating-current is sent to a step-up transformer 13 in the box 11, from which high-tension alternating currents go to the electrodes, over which the currents are spread by rods 21, 22, 23, 24. The fan motor 7 may be made to serve as a motor-transformer, to convert the direct current into an alternating one, in which case the motor 29 may be dispensed with. Or, if an alternating current is available, it may be sent direct to the transformer 13. Specification No. 4548, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Ventilation], is referred to.
Patent GB-190522583-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing Brush Handles, Door-knobs and the like
Inventor: CHAPMAN JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-11-04
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 22,583. Chapman, J. Nov. 4. Locking nuts, washers, bolts, and studs.-A locking- device consists of a washer, Fig. A, of india-rubber, leather, or other pliable material placed in a recess in one part and having a conical hole shaped like an internal ratchetwheel with teeth 1 which allow the other part, Fig. B, to be turned in one direction but not in the other. The end of the part shown in Fig. B is screwed and has a shoulder 4 and a conical part 2 with one or more depressions 3 corresponding to the teeth 1. In a modification, the exterior of a disk, Fig. E, may be ratchet shaped with a square hole in the centre passing over a projecting portion of a square bolt, Fig. G.
Patent GB-190526680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tramway Points.
Filed: 1905-12-21
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 26,680. Allen & Co., E., and Warlow, W. C. Dec. 21. Points.-The heel-pin b of a tramway point a is secured by white metal or its equivalent c in a conical blind hole, thereby leaving the upper surface a' of the point t intact. The object is to preclude the depression which occurs when the riveted head of an ordinary soft-steel pin becomes worn down below the surrounding harder metal of the point. The hole and pin head may be roughened to give 'a good gripping-surface.
Patent GB-190527122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tables for Wringing and Mangling Machines
Inventor: WHITTAKER WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-06-28
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 27,122. Whittaker, W., and Booth, J. June 28, 1906. Mangling and wringing machines.-A table top H with battens L on which a mangle or wringer is mounted is pivoted on standards A by pins or studs E' carried by brackets G at the table ends. Preferably, at each end the table has a stop bracket I, which may form part of the bracket G and is formed of a pair of lugs between which a T-hook K is pivoted. The standard is provided at its back and front with corresponding slotted projections M, with one or other of which a T-hook engages according as the plain side of the tablo top or the side carrying the mangle is turned uppermost.
Patent GB-190609096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boiler Cleaning Compounds.
Inventor: CALLAHAN JOHN
Filed: 1906-04-17
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 9096. Callahan, J. May 3, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Corrosion, preventing ; incrustation, removing.- The boiler is coated internally with a composition, containing sodium silicate 79 parts, cutch 10 parts, glucose 10 parts, and carmine 1 part. The ingredients are boiled together, water or other suitable liquid being added if necessary. The carmine may be omitted.