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Patent GB-190301469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Weft Shells for Automatic Looms.
Inventor: CROSSLEY BERNARD
Filed: 1903-01-21
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 1469. Crossley, B. Jan. 21. Loom shuttles; weavers' tools.-A weft shell or case for automatic weft-replenishing looms is formed of a cylindrical tube 1, closed at one end 2 by a bottom perforated in the centre and scalloped or notched round the edge. The other end is closed by a ferrule 5, which is fitted with a disc 6 carrying the cop spindle or the weft spool. To insert the ferrule with the cop into the shell, the latter is placed upon a wire 15, and the yarn end 14 is lapped lightly round the hooked end 16 of the wire. The shell is then drawn off the wire, whereby the weft 14 is drawn through the hole in the closed end 2 of the shell. The ferrule is then pushed into the shell by means of a forked key with hook-shaped ends which fit into holes in the disc 6. Pins 10, which are pressed outward by a spring inside the ferrule, yield until they enter slots 4 in the shell. The pins 10 are tapered at the bottom and one side, so that the ferrule may be readily inserted and withdrawn, the withdrawal being effected by means of the forked key. The closed end 2 of the shell is held against the squaredout end of the shuttle, and the required tension is obtained by passing the weft from the hole in the shell either over the closed end and in one of the scallops, or round the corner of the shuttle.
Patent GB-190303738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Water Heaters.
Inventor: ROBERTS GEORGE ILSLEY
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 3738. Roberts, G. I. Feb. 17. Exhaust, freeing from, grease and other impurities.-Relates to an apparatus for extracting grease and water from exhaust steam, combined with a water-heating compartment H in which the returns from house - heating, condensation, and other water, and steam from the trap or live steam of higher pressure are mixed together. A shell A, having a steam inlet B' and outlet B', has a grease-extracting compartment B with the usual baffles D and a lower part C to receive the extraneous oil, water, grease, and other foreign matter. An inclined partition E separates a chamber F for receiving the return waters and condensations and having a discharge pipe G and an inlet pipe K. The latter forms the discharge pipe of a water-heating chamber H, the admission of exhaust and live steam to which is controlled by valves I, J respectively. Drips and water of condensation are led by a pipe L and other water by a pipe M to concentric pipes L', M<1> surmounted by three centrally-perforated distributing caps N. A handhole plate H<1> is provided.
Patent GB-190316932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Junctions of Metallic Bedsteads for use in Hospitals, Infirmaries and the like.
Inventor: WHITFIELD SAMUEL ILSLEY
Filed: 1903-08-04
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 16,932. Whitfield, S. I. Aug. 4. Bedsteads.-A joint for connecting the sides and pillars of bedsteads for use in hospitals, asylums, & c. is constructed as shown in Fig. 1. A recessed block A is cast on to the pillar B of the bedstead, and into the lower part a<3> thereof is chilled a bolt E. A recessed block A<2>, having the recess on the underside, is secured to the end of the side frame c, the projection a<5> of the block A<2> resting on the shoulder a<3> of the block A. A fork A<7> is formed on the bottom of the block A<2>, which fits over the bolt E, and is secured by a nut H. The bolt may be riveted over to prevent the removal of the nut H. The block A<2> may be provided with a hole to receive the bolt E instead of the fork as described. The nut H may be hexagonal, circular, or of any other form. It may also be recessed in the block A<2>, and provided with holes or slots in the face for the purpose of rotating it.
Patent GB-190318338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1903-08-25
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 18,338. Justice, P. M., [Missouri Locovolo Co.] Aug. 25. Gaseous-fuel fittings for instantaneous steam generators. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, gaseous fuel is supplied under pressure by a pipe 8 to the space below the bars 11, and is ignited on the top side of these bars by a pilot burner 13, consisting of a series of bands or rings placed close together and supported on the inside by ribs 14. A vaporizing-coil 15 for generating gaseous fuel is wound on the outside of the pilot burner. The products of combustion from the main burner pass upwards through the refractory material, preferably magnesite, surrounding the converting- coils 20, and thence through openings 29 in the casing 5 to an outer group of water-heating coils, finally escaping downwards through openings 30 in the Bange 2. The space around the outer group of coils is packed with conducting-material, such as brass or copper chips. In a modification, Fig. 5, the main burner is arranged on the top of the boiler and is supplied with carburetted air, obtained by passing compressed air through the liquid fuel in the tank 47. The shell 52 is preferably made conical, and is packed at the lower part with metal chips and at the upper part with . refractory material. Openings 55 are provided in the bottom plate of the shell for the escape of the products of combustion.
Patent GB-190319670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letter Files,
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM LESTER
Filed: 1903-09-12
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 19,670. Smith, W. L., and Smith, A. Sept. 12. Filing papers.-In a letter-file, two arched wires B', B', Fig. 4, are connected to a base-bar D contained by a bracket C. The bracket is of a trough shape, and is attached to a baseboard A. One wire B<1> is fixed to one end of the bar D, the other wire B<2> is fixed to a part E to which the bar is pivoted at f<1>. The part E is provided with a heel e<3> upon which acts one end of a bowshaped spring G screwed or riveted to the baseboard. The other end of this spring acts upon the lower end of the bar which is squared. By pressing on a projection e<4>, the wire B' is raised and ultimately the spring tends to keep the wire in its open position. A side slot in the bracket allows the wires to be folded against the backboard; they are retained in that position by the spring pressing on a flat part of the bar.
Patent GB-190324231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Producing and Projecting Representations of Animated Objects.
Inventor: MENCHEN JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-11-07
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 24,231. Menchen, J. Nov. 7. Kinematographs. - Relates to a device for projecting representations of animated objects on screens. Fig. 1 shows clockwork mechanisms K, 0 mounted on the casing D for rotating in opposite senses, by means of friction-wheels R, N, Figs. 1 and 3, two discs, one preferably of translucent material mounted in the part G, Fig. 3, of the casing, and another in the part F having a corrugated surface. Pictures of animate objects are painted on the disc which rotates in the section G ; the whole apparatus is then secured to a projecting-lantern by the collar U, and the clockwork started. One or more lens openings V are provided on the front of the casing, and a reinforcing disc passes all round between the sections F, G. Movements other than rotary may be given to the discs.
Patent GB-190324276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Post Systems
Inventor: GUTKNECHT KARL ANTON
Filed: 1903-11-09
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 24,276. Gutknecht, K. A. Nov. 9. Signals, electric - lamp. -Consists in an electric signal for use with pneumatic despatch apparatus. The message box p is placed in a chamber a', and a bridge b<1> closed, thereby releasing a pin k<1> and allowing a weighted lever m<1> to make electric connection with a piece n<1>, closing a circuit o, 1, 2, m<1>, n', 3, r<2>, 4,5, o and switching on a lamp r<2> as a signal at the second station A<2>. As the message case passes a contact s<2> t<2>, the arm t<2> is forced out, causing a mercury contact u<2> to be made, closing a circuit o, 5, 9, u<2>, 10, i, 11, 12, 1, o, exciting an electromagnet i<1> at the station A<1>. This attracts an armature g<1>, draws a rod e<1> down, causing the bridge b<1> to fall by its own weight on to the pin k<1>, and thus to break the circuit of the lamp r'. A similar operation takes place on sending a message in the opposite direction. When the contact s<1> t<1> is operated in the passage of the case p from A' to A', a circuit is closed containing an electromagnet i<2>, but, as this is already e xci t e d by another circuit which is made on shutting the bridge b<1>, no effect is produced, especially as the counterweight on the lever a' breaks the contact u' directly the case has passed.
Patent GB-190403018-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Manufacture of Hydro-Cyanic Acid & Cyanides.
Inventor: DAVIS GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1904-02-06
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 3018. Davis, G. E. Feb. 6. Right to Patent relinguished. Hydrocyanic acid; cyanides. - Solutions of sulphocyanides are mixed with sulphuric acid and a manganese oxide such as Weldon mud ; the mixture is gently heated, when hydrocyanic acid is evolved, and is condensed together with water vapour in any suitable apparatus, such as that described in Specification No. 26,996, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Distilling &c.], constructed of earthenware, clayware, hard lead, enamelled iron, glass, &c., hard lead being preferable. When cyanides are required, the vapours are passed into a preferably fairly strong solution of alkali, such as caustic soda, caustic potash, or milk of lime. The solutions obtained are evaporated, preferably under reduced pressure, and finally fused at a higher temperature without undue contact with air. With calcium cyanide, great care is required in evaporation, as too high a temperature causes decomposition.
Patent GB-190403575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anaesthetizing Apparatus
Inventor: BIRT CHARLES STUART
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 3575. Birt, C. S. Feb. 12. Inhalers.-A tubular metal attachment is applied to a nitrousoxide inhaler to facilitate the use of a volatile liquid anµsthetic. The tube A, Fig. 1, has a branch tube B soldered or brazed into it. The upper end of the tube A may fit on the facepiece, or a telescopic valve C may be interposed. A tube of anaesthetic, held in a spring holder, is introduced into the tube B so that its drawn-out end passes between the prongs of a fork or loop b<3>. A gauze tray, with a looped handle h<3>, fits into the tube A, and carries a wire framing on which an absorbent such as lint is wound. The lower end of the tube A fits on the gas or air bag of the inhaler. In use, the valve U is set so that the patient breathes through the air hole c<6>, the milled nut b<4> is twisted so as to break the tube and discharge the anµsthetic on to the lint, and the valve is at the same time set so that the patient breathes the anaesthetic through the hole c<7>. The fork used for breaking the tube may be replaced by a screw, push-button, or a pair of claws.
Patent GB-190403764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Injection Condensers.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1904-02-15
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 3764. Newton, H. E., [Worthington, H. R.]. Feb. 15. Condensers.-Steam enters a chamber A, Fig. 2, through a pipe B, and is condensed by water injected into the chamber through a pipe C by a centrifugal pump. The air and uncondensed vapour enter a passage 12 in a casting H, Figs. 2 and 3, mounted on the pipe c, and, after circulating through passages 18, enter a passage 19, and are discharged through a pipe E. The injection water passes up through a central passage 13 in the casting H, and is distributed by a ribbed sprayer G carried by a spindle 10 and adjustable vertically to regulate the flow of water. In order to cool the vapour in the passages 18, part of the water passes through a passage 15, round a diaphragm 16, and the water is guided over the outer surface of the casting H by ribs 14. In modified arrangements, the air and water passages are spiral.
Patent GB-190406015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braiding Machines
Inventor: HILL WALTER
Filed: 1904-03-11
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 6015. Lake, H. H., [Hill, W.]. March 11. Braiding-machines.-Relates to a machine in which the outer threads are drawn from cops on a rotating bobbin-carrier, and the inner threads from cops in shuttles, mounted in a segmental race on the bobbin-carrier and driven in the opposite direction by projections on a driving-ring. The outer threads are controlled in pairs by fingers pivoted on the bobbin carrier. Each finger lifts one thread above, and moves the other below, the centre line of the shuttles. The bobbincarrier consists of a ring a connected by arms a<2> to a vertical shaft. The shuttle driver consists of pieces b<10> mounted on a ring carried by a vertical shaft. The sleeve shafts each carry bevel-wheels which are driven in opposite directions by a bevelwheel on the driving-shaft. The outer cops d are mounted on horizontal spindles d<2> projecting from a ring d<3> carried by vertical hangers from the arms a<2>. Each cop d carries a sleeve which is placed on the spindle against the pressure of a spring which regulates the drawing-off tension of the thread. The cop is held in place by a catch mounted on a spindle d<12> against the pressure of a spring and secured by a thumb-screw. By unfastening the catch, a fresh cop may be inserted without necessitating readjustment of the tension device. The thread passes through a guide d<9>, a sewing-machine " tension " e, and an eye on the end of a take-up spring e', over the end of a finger f, through a slot a<8>, and then to the braiding point. Each finger f is pivoted to the ring a and rocked by a shaft f<5>, one arm of which is connected by a link to the finger f while the other arm runs in a groove on a stationary cam. By changing the pattern of the groove, various descriptions of braid are produced. Each shuttle b<8> is grooved and slides on segmental tongues a<90>, a<100>. The upper tongues a<90> are adjustably fixed by pins and slots to members a<10> which carry at each end vertical pins fitting into holes on the slotted pieces a<9> carried on the ring a. The lower tongues a<100> are fixed adjustably to the ring a. The projecting pieces b<10> have upwardly-inclined rear portions which engage shoulders on the shuttles. When one end of a finger f is depressed, the corresponding thread is brought below the centres of the shuttles, and is guided downwards by an advancing shuttle. The thread is guided up again by the piece b<10>, and slips between it and the shuttle, after which the shuttle passes on and the thread rises. The core, which may be of wire, is passed up through the centre of the machine to a forked sliding piece, the position of which determines the height of the braiding-point. The braid passes over a wheel rotated by spur and bevel gear, and thence to a roller connected by a belt to a driving- pulley.
Patent GB-190406216-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Stable Hydrosulphite Compounds.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1904-03-14
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 6216. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. March 14. Ketones, compounds of. Stable compounds are obtained by the combination of hyposulphites with ketones, such as acetone or methyl-ethyl ketone, in presence of alkalies. An example is given in which to sodium hyposulphite solution are'added acetone, caustic soda lye, and ammonia solution. The resulting solution reduces indigo-sulphonic acid slowly in the cold. Evaporation in vacuo gives a stable solid compound.
Patent GB-190409136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shears or Scissors.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-20
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 9136. Haddan, H. J., [Clauss, J. H.]. April 20. Scissors and shears are made with one blade 1, Fig. 2, screw-threaded to receive the screwed end of the pintle 3. A bearing-ring 6, mounted on the smooth bore 5 in the blade 4, and preferably provided with a seat 7 for the head of the pintle, intervenes between the head and shank of the pintle and the blade 4, the latter turning on the outer surface of the ring 6 and not touching the pintle. To support and prevent the ring 6 from turning, the latter is rigidly attached to an arm 9 having curved flanges 10, to secure it to the shank 14 of the blade 1, or it is rigidly attached to the blade 1 as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190411179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Metal Capsules for Bottles.
Inventor: GOLTSTEIN EWALD
Filed: 1904-05-14
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 11,179. Goltstein, E. May 20, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Capsules, bottle, jar, and like.-To strengthen the handle-like strip a forming part of, and used for opening, a metal capsule of a bottle, the back of the strip is ribbed as shown at d. The capsule may be provided with several of such opening strips.
Patent GB-190414686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Arrangements of Fire Places for Kitchen Ranges, Portable Ranges and Stoves and Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: STEVEN ALEXANDER WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-06-30
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 14,686. Steven, A. W., and Duckett, J. D. June 30. Grates.-The grate bottom A of a kitchen range, portable range or stove, or heating or ventilating stove is cast or fitted with a quadrant D, and is raised and lowered by the worm B gearing with it. The worm spindle is rotated by a handle G.
Patent GB-190414792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Railways on the Surface Contact System
Inventor: ROTHWELL ERNEST
Filed: 1904-07-01
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 14,792. Rothwell, E. July 1. Stopping engines and trains.-Relates to section controlling-arrangements for electric railways on the surface-contact system, and comprises means whereby the signalman may, by the movement of the signals, or independently, prevent vent any section from being energized. Two electromagnets a are arranged to attract an armature b fixed on a bar c which carries at its end a slotted block e into which is fitted a copper bar f. Two insulated spring contacts o, pare connected up to the sectional conductor and the main feeder respectively. On the other end of the rod c is a small slot q to engage with a pawl k on a cross-rod l, which carries at one end an armature m and at the other two earth contacts g, h suspended on springs, Fig. 4. One h of these normally touches the fixed contact j, while the other g only touches the contact i when the armature m is attracted into the solenoid n. When a train advances from the left, the section is energized through the medium of a skate carried on the front of the train. Current passes through the solenoids a to the earth contact h, thus attracting the armature b and making connection between the contacts o, p. The weight of the armature m swings the pawl k into the slot q, and also brings the pieces g, i into contact. This energizes the solenoid n on the corresponding circuit-breaker for the preceding section ; the armature m is attracted and the rod c released and pushed back by the spring d. If provision is to be made for reversing, an additional circuit-breaker is employed for each section. By inserting a switch in the circuit of the magnets a, and controlling this switch from the signal-box by the movements of the signals or independently, the signalman is able to prevent any section from being energized.
Patent GB-190417364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing the Breaking of an Electric Circuit containing Arc Gaps or the like.
Filed: 1904-08-09
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 17,364. Bousfield, E. G. P., and Ozonized Oxygen Co. Aug. 9. Gases and vapours, treating electrically. - In an electric circuit containing a number of pairs of carbons or other electrodes c, c<1> in series, one or more pairs of secondary electrodes g, g<1> are connected in parallel with each of the main electrodes, so that, in the event of one of the latter breaking or being otherwise put out of action, the arc or spark will be formed between the secondary electrodes and the circuit accordingly maintained intact, as shown. The electrodes g, g<1>, of metal, carbon, &c., are separated by slightly larger gaps than those between the carbons, to prevent the formation of arcs &c. between them under normal working conditions, and they may be arranged to slide in grooves in the main electrodes, thereby strengthening and increasing the conductivity of the latter.
Patent GB-190419367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Free Wheel Mechanism for Cycles.
Inventor: PARKES JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-09-08
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 19,367. Parkes, J. Sept. 8. Clutches. - A pawl-carrier 7, rigidly-attached to the hub of the cycle, is provided with gaps 8 in which are placed short bars 9 acting as pawls. The pawls are raised into engagement with ratchet-teeth 6 on the free-wheel 5 by springs 10, the bows of which are retained in circular recesses 7<b> on the pawl-carrier.
Patent GB-190428056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Hair Curlers and Wavers.
Inventor: SZOELLOESY JULES
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 28,056. Sz÷ll÷sy, J. Dec. 21. Hair-curling appliances.-An electrically-heated hair-curler consists of a metal casing a, Figs. 1 and 9, containing a plug b supporting a tube c of glass or other insulating-material, on which is wound a high-resistance wire d connected to terminals e in the plug b. The electric circuit is made by inserting a plug h, Fig. 2, with spring contacts j in the socket g. The hair is held by spring clips o, and when wound on the casing a is retained by pivoted binder arms q secured by a loop r. In a modification, the curler has one clip and binder arm. The clips and binding-arms are stated to be applicable to ordinary curlers.
Patent GB-190428226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ironing-machines
Inventor: HALL CUTHBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-23
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 28,226. Hall, C. W., and Hall, T., [trading as Hall Bros.]. Dec. 23. Ironing-machines.-Two or more ironing-rollers are used in place of the one fitted to the machine described in Specification No. 205, A.D. 1901, and certain other improvements are also effected. The table B, Fig. 2, is reciprocated by means of the large rollers E, figs. 1 and 2, and smaller ones F, all of which are carried on spring-supported shafts rotated by suitable connection with a shaft H carrying a toothed wheel H<1> gearing with a pinion K<1> on the driving-shaft K, which is provided with the fast and looose pulleys L. The belts are shifted by means of guides carried on a ring L<2>, which is supported and actuated by horizontal rods connected by the crosshead M<1> and lever P with the treadle N. A spring P' ensures the return of the belts to their normal positions, and a rod N<1> serves to fix the treadle as desired. The frame of the machine is extended to allow a longer travel of the table, and, for this purpose also, additional supporting-rollers T are provided. The heated ironing-rollers C are driven from the toothed wheel H<1> by means of spur-wheels R, and are mounted in brackets side by side, and, to prevent the passage of collars &c. between them, a plate W and rod X are provided. The number of supporting-rollers E may be varied and other details slightly modified.