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Patent GB-190403375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Warp Tension Controlling Mechanism and Stop-motions of Looms for Weaving
Filed: 1904-02-11
Granted: 1905-05-02
Abstract: 3 3 7 5 . British Northrop Loom Co., [Northrop Loom Co.]. Feb. 11. Loom stop-motions; warp tension, regulating; frogs.-Relates to looms provided with means, such as are described in Specification No. 11,768, A.D. 1903, for slackening the warps by unlocking the whip roll W when the loom is stopped, in the usual manner, on the failure of the shuttle to enter its box, and consists of means for restoring the tension on the warps automatically, and for stopping the lay before it reaches the front centre. The mechanism for locking and unlocking the whip roll W is constructed as described in the abovementioned Specification, and is operated by means of a link n<12> connected to the sliding frog c. The frog is formed with a hook c<5> at its rear end, and a pin c<6> held in the depending sides of the frog passes through a slot a<22> in the loom side, and prevents the frog from being lifted. Rubber blocks t, t<Î> are inserted in the front ends of a pocket a<20> in the loom side, and of the slot a<22> and a powerful spring S<10> is attached at one end to a pin 60 on the loom side and at the other end to the frog c. When the shuttle fails to box, the dagger d<3> engages the frog c in the usual manner, and when the frog has been moved forward sufficiently far to effect the knocking-off of the shipper L by the means described in the above-mentioned Specification, and the unlocking of the whip roll W, the hook c<5> and the pin c<6> strike the blocks t, t<x>, so that the frog is stopped. At the same time, the momentum of the lay is absorbed by the extension of the spring S<10>, so that the lay is gradually stopped. The spring S<10> then contracts, and draws back the frog and with it the lay. The link n<12> is also moved back, restoring the whip roll to its normal operative position, and causing the locking-device to lock it in such position. The backward movement of the frog is limited by a stop adjustably secured to the loom side.
Patent GB-190410542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ammunition Waggons or Limbers.
Inventor: REICHWALD AUGUST
Filed: 1904-05-07
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 10,542. Reichwald, A., [Krupp Akt.-Ges., F.]. May 7. Field carriages.-A shield N is provided over the door B at the rear of the limber to protect the men from shot which may fall at a high angle. The shield N is hinged at S or is fixed.
Patent GB-190411789-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Propelling Cycles by Hand
Inventor: SCHMALTZ JOHANNES
Filed: 1904-05-24
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 11,789. Schmaltz, J. May 24. Manumotive cycles ; handle - bars.-Cycles are adapted to be propelled by crank handle-bars to assist in climbing hills or going against the wind. The handle-bar works in a bearing e in the top of the steering-bar d, and carries a pinion f gearing by a chain with a free-wheel pinion h on the front axle ; or intermediate wheels k, l may be carried on bearings in a support m at the fork. The handlebar can be clamped by a set-screw r, while one crank with handle a<1> can be rotated through two right-angles and clamped by a nut s.
Patent GB-190414881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a Process for the Cleaning or Treatment of Cereals and the like and Fans or Appliances therefor.
Inventor: HANNAY ANDREW
Filed: 1904-07-02
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 14,881. Hannay, A., and Higgins, H. July 2. Separating grain and seeds.-In cleaning cereals and the like, the material in the hopper B is fed by a roller C into a chamber A containing a fan E, by means of which a current of air is passed twice or oftener through the material as it falls between the louvres D extending across the chamber. The seconds and thirds are deposited in hoppers F, G, respectively, and the air after passing through the fan is deflected and strikes against a series of louvres H, the chaff being deposited in a hopper I. The air passes again through the material as it descends through the louvres J, the seconds and thirds being deposited in hoppers L, M, and the purified material passing out through a shoot K. After leaving the louvres J, the air is deflected upwards and again drawn through the material.
Patent GB-190415308-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Making Lead Dithionate
Inventor: BETTS ANSON GARDNER
Filed: 1904-07-08
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 15,308. Betts, A. G. July 8. Lead dithionate; manganese peroxide potassium permanganate.-In the preparation of lead dithionate a solution of manganese dithionate, prepared as usual by passing sulphur dioxide into cold water containing suspended manganese dioxide, is freed from manganese sulphate, by precipitating with lead dithionate. The resulting solution of manganese dithionate is treated with lead dioxide, lead dithionate and manganese dioxide being formed. The manganese dioxide may be used again, but being purer than the ore, it is preferably used for making manganese products such as potassium permanganate.
Patent GB-190416018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Devices for Compressed Air Operated Water Lifters and the like.
Inventor: ROZIERES GABRIEL
Filed: 1904-07-19
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 16,018. RozlÞres, G. July 19. D i r e c t air - pressure apparatus. - Relates to the valves and valveactuating mechanism of compressed air operated water lifters and the like. Fig. 1 shows an elevation and Fig. 2 a plan of the mechanism for operating the valves T, T', consisting of two cams K, K<1>, driven from the shaft 0 by worm gearing, which alternately raise and lower the rollers R, R<1> mounted upon the levers L, L<1>. The ends of these levers engage with the rods G, G<1> of the valves, one of which is shown in section in Fig. 3. As the valve rises and falls, the indiarubber rings u come into contact, respectively, with the flange o and plug t, so that the pipe m leading to the working chamber of the water lifter is alternately put into communication with the air-compressors through the pipe g and with the atmosphere through passages formed in the stem r of the valve. Weights are placed on the ends Z, Z<1> of the levers in order to counterbalance the air pressure acting on the valve, which thus also acts as a safety-valve. A chamber may be connected to the air conduit to provide a reserve of air under pressure, so that the water lifter can be set in motion before the air-compressor is started, and also to enable the air-compressor to work continuously without loss in the case where there is only one water-forcing chamber.
Patent GB-190416258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transforming the Energy of Electric Currents
Inventor: WEINTRAUB EZECHIEL
Filed: 1904-07-22
Granted: 1905-10-21
Abstract: 16,258. Weintraub, E. July 23, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Vacuum tubes.-In apparatus for converting direct into pulsating or alternating currents, an exhausted envelope is used having an upright condensing-chamber as shown at the left side of Fig. 3, and three mercury electrodes. The arc formed on shaking connects the middle cathode alternately to each of the anodes. The oscillation may be quickened or regulated by surrounding the anodes with electromagnets energized either by the current flowing through the opposite anodes or by independent currents. Fig. 3 also shows a rectifier for converting alternating into direct currents. It comprises an exhausted envelope 41 having two main electrodes 43, 44 connected to a source of alternating current, one main mercury cathode 42 connected through translating-devices and reactance coils 49, 50 to the alternating-current mains, and two starting-electrodes 45, 46 connected through switches 51, 52 to the mains. The arcs formed by shaking or tipping at the electrodes 45, 46 are transferred to the electrodes 43, 44 by opening the switches 51, 52.
Patent GB-190417397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Acetylene Gas Generating Plants
Inventor: WILLIAMS THOMAS
Filed: 1904-08-10
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 17,397. Williams, T. Aug. 10. Acetylene. - A non-automatic apparatus for making acetylene is constructed in a compact form, being enclosed in one tank, and free from joints to be connected. The tank A, Fig. 1, contains a partition B, Fig. 2, with a false bottom C. The lower edge D allows the carbide container P, Fig. 3, in which is a cage R containing the carbide, to be placed under the bottom C. Water fills the tank as far to the level shown by the dotted line in Fig. 1, and flows into the carbide container through small holes in the side, near the top. The acetylene passes through the piping H, H<1>, H<2>, is washed by water in the bell J, and passes by the pipe L into the cylindrical purifier M, containing material spread on trays, and thence to the gas holder. Several containers may be placed in the tank.
Patent GB-190424165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Fire Alarms.
Inventor: GRIFFIN JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-11-08
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 24,165. Griffin, J. W. Nov. 8. Alarms, fire and temperature. - A metallic cylinder B, preferably supported on legs B<1>, is secured by screws C to a base A flanged at A' and provided with holes A<2> so that it can be secured to a wall or ceiling. A spring E, surrounding a rod D inside the cylinder, tends to press a cap D<1>, on the rod and covering the open end of the cylinder, into contact with a screw H supported on an insulated bracket I. A washer G, fitted between the nut F on the rod and the closed end of the cylinder, resists this pressure till it fuses, when contact is made and an electric current flows through the bracket I, screw K, conductor L beneath the base, insulated binding-post 0, circuit wires N, O<1>, binding-post N, base A, cylinder B, rod D, cap D', and the screw H. Fresh adjustment may be made by unfastening the lock screw H<1> and using the screw H to push back the cap D' to its normal position.
Patent GB-190427357-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of Wearing Apparel or Materials for Making same.
Inventor: SAUNDERS HERBERT SHAW
Filed: 1904-12-15
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 27,357. Saunders, H. S., and Craske, W. J. Dec. 15. Coated fabrics.-Materials such as wash-leather &c., to be made up into gloves or other articles of dress for protecting the wearer against injury from X-rays, are first soaked in solution of lead acetate or nitrate, and, when dry, are waterproofed or made to adhere to a waterproof material.
Patent GB-190428788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising Sewage or other Liquid by Air Pressure.
Inventor: ALLIOTT JAMES BINGHAM
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 28,788. Alliott, J. B., and Philps, A. M. Dec. 29. Direct air-pressure apparatus.-In apparatus for raising sewage or other liquid, the weighted rod a carrying the float b is connected by the link d to the rock-shaft e, which is journalled at one end in the bearing f and its other end carries the operating-lever j of the distributing-valve g. The gland m, fitted to the valve-box h, is extended to form a bearing n for the shaft c, a stuffing-box o and gland p being fitted to prevent escape of sewage from the tank c. In a modification, the gland extension passes into the valve-box h.
Patent GB-190429010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Razors.
Inventor: SCHARFF ERNST
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 29,010. Scharff, E. March 3, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Razors.-In safety razors, the blade is pressed on to the frame by a roller n carried at the ends of arms f of bellcrank levers pivoted at the back of the frame c. The ends of the other arms g carry screw-threaded holes in which work set-screws d, which project through the casing. The heads of these screws m abut against the outside of the casing, and, by rotation of the screws, pressure is applied to the blade by the roller n.
Patent GB-190500848-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Operating Gas Valves
Inventor: LUSON THOMAS GERHARD
Filed: 1905-01-16
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 848. Luson, T. G. Jan. 16. Actuating valves; plug cocks.-An apparatus for operating a number of gas valves severally or simultaneously from a distance consists of a small pneumatic hand-pump, shown in Fig. 1, communicating with the valves by pipes g, one for each valve. The cylinder a is provided with a plugshaped extension c fitting closely in a casing d provided with a number of radial passages 4, 5 ... 8, leading to the pipes g, and a recess j, Fig. 3. The plug c is provided with a hole f and a groove k. An indicating-ring h is provided in connexion with a pointer i, to indicate when the hole f registers with the particular passage 8 leading to the valve required to be operated. When all the valves are to be operated together, the plug h turned so that the groove k is open to all the passages 4 ... 8 and to the groove j, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190503181-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Cartridge Cases of Brass or other Alloys of Copper.
Filed: 1905-02-15
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 3181. Rheinische Metallwaren - und Maschinenfabrik. Dec. 16, 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Squirting. - In the manufacture of cartridge cases from brass and other alloys of copper, a cupped blank e with projections a, b is made from a heated block, of diameter less than or equal to that of the blank, by the pressure of a plunger d. The cylindrical portion is then drawn down in the ordinary manner and the portions b rolled over to give the finished form to the cartridge case, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190505759-A (GB)
Title: Fastening for Corsets, Gaiters and the like.
Inventor: CALAME RAPHAEL JULES
Filed: 1905-03-18
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 5759. Calame, R. J. March 18. Spring-strip fastenings. -A fastening for corsets, leggings, &c. consists of two busks each provided with a catch A and a stud B. In use, the stud of one busk is inserted in the catch of the other, and the first strip is bent until the second catch engages with its stud.
Patent GB-190513647-A (GB)
Title: Improved Self Cleansing Composition for Prevention of Fouling of Ships Bottoms.
Inventor: TOMLINS ALFRED
Filed: 1905-07-03
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 13,647. Tomlins, A., and Bowley, A. R. July 3. Antifouling paints and compositions.-A composition containing flour, together with resin, tallow or lard, boiled linseed oil, soap or soap lees, and colouring-matter, is applied to ships' bottoms. A coating of varnish or driers is applied over the composition.
Patent GB-190517205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Face Grinding Wheels.
Filed: 1905-08-25
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 17,205. Luke & Spencer, and Turner, E. Aug. 25. ' Chucks.-In face grinding - wheels, the ring c of emery is clamped in a holder a by a split ring d of wedgeshaped cross - section tightened by a nut e working on a screwed portion of the holder a. The holder is coned to receive the ring d, and is screwed to the frame b. The nut e may be coned to receive the clamping-ring d, instead of the holder a, or the ring may be conical at both ends and both the nut and holder coned to receive it. The device is preferably used with the adjusting - device described in Specification No. 17,205A, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Grinding or abradiog &c.].
Patent GB-190518312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & connected with Telephone Exchanges Working on the Central Microphone Battery System.
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER HERMANN
Filed: 1905-09-11
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 18,312. Oppenheimer, H., [Akt.-Ges. Mix und Genest]. Sept. 11. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Telephone systems; telephone calls.-Relates to calling and clearing arrangements in commonbattery telephone systems in which the line relay is permanently in the line circuit, whereby a line tests "engaged" immediately the subscriber calls and before the answering-plug is inserted. In the system shown in Fig. 1, the switching-on relay b is connected to the armature p of the calling-relay a, the armature being earthed through a low resistance d. When the relay a is energized, current flows through the call lamp c and contacts m, l to earth. At the point n there is then a potential of about five volts, so that on testing a current impulse passes through the relay b, the bush of the jack e, and the operator's set to earth. When the answering-plug is inserted, current passes through the clearing-lamp h, plug f, bush of jack e, and the relay b to earth. This current energizes the relay b and cuts out the lamp c, but is not strong enough to light the lamp h, which lights up when the relay a is de-energized, the bush of the jack e being then connected by the armature p directly to earth instead of through the relay b. In the system shown in Fig. 2, a divided battery is used, the part k<2> of which is of higher electromotive force than the part k<1>. When the relay a is energized, the bush of the jack e is put under the potential of the battery k<1>. On insertion of the answering-plug f, current flows from the battery k<1>, through clearing-lamp h, plug f, relay b, contact l, back to the battery, this current not being strong enough to light the lamp h. When the relay a is de-energized, the armature p puts the battery k<2> into the circuit of the lamp h, which then lights up.
Patent GB-190519759-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Machine for Moulding & Pressing Bricks, Briquettes & the like.
Inventor: BROADLEY JOSEPH RICHARD
Filed: 1905-09-30
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 19,759. Broadley, J. R., Rhodes, H. S., and Mundy, H. L. M. Sept. 30. Moulding bricks, briquettes, &c. - A rotary table B, carrying moulds B<1> ... B<8>, each provided with a bottom plunger, is driven by a segment N of a worm intermittently engaging projections N<1> ... N<8>, and is held in the operating positions by a tapered segment O of a disk engaging in recesses O<1>...O<8> in the periphery of the table. The materials are fed to the moulds by paddles on a shaft A', a similar paddleshaft A<2> rotating in the other direction carrying back any surplus that may be fed forward. The bottom plungers are carried on races as usual, but, to ensure their falling after rising to deliver the moulded forms, a vertically-reciprocating claw U is adapted to engage with the plungers at the position B<8> and draw them down. The top plunger is not driven directly from the shaft J, but a cam F, or a crank or eccentric, on the shaft operates a connecting-rod E which thus oscillates the crank-shaft D from which the plunger is camactuated.
Patent GB-190525656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Breech Mechanism of Automatic Fire Arms.
Filed: 1905-12-09
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 25,656. Mars Automatic Pistol Syndicate, and Brown, C. Dec. 9. Breech actions, sliding barrel and breech-block. - Relates to improvements in the automatic p i s t o l described in Specification No. 14,777, A.D. 1900. Fig. 2 is a vertical section showing the parts in recoiled position with the trigger still pulled. The cartridge is withdrawn from the magazine as in the former case by lugs on the recoiling bolt-sleeve D, but instead of being placed on a sliding tray it is gripped by the spring arms k of a cartridge elevator K, hinged to the bolt-sleeve D, and further withdrawn. The elevator is then raised by the action of the overcocked hammer H on the incline k<5>. The arms k of the elevator K are normally kept apart by a fixed cam k<4> engaging lugs k<3>, shown in plan in Fig. 5, of the arms until the elevator is withdrawn sufficiently far for the wedge-shaped end of the cam k<4> to no longer engage the lugs k<3>. The lock mechanism is shown in Fig. 17. One spring P serves for the sear H<1>, the detent G, and the trigger-bar I<1>. When the trigger is pulled, the detent G is prevented from rising by the sides of the bolt-sleeve D above it, and the bar 1<1>, engaging by an incline i<2> with a cam piece g of the detent G, slides slightly downward and trips the sear H<1>. During the recoil, the sides of the bolt-sleeve move away from above the detent G, which is then raised by the incline i<2> and cam piece g. When the pressure on the trigger is relaxed, the tail h' of the sear H<1> under the action of the spring I' returns the bar I', which depresses the detent G by means of the lug i acting upon the tail g<1> of the detent. In order to prevent the detent G from being depressed before the barrel regains its forward position, the trigger is prevented from returning to its normal position and so depressing the detent G by providing the trigger with an arm I<3> supporting the vertical pin I<4>, which can only rise when the barrel is in its forward position with a recess a above the pin I<4>.
Patent GB-190615516-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Smoke Consuming Furnace
Inventor: SICHERT ALOIS
Filed: 1906-07-09
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 15,516. Sichert, A. July 9. Smoke-consuming.-In a furnace consisting of an inclined grate b, an approximately horizontal grate c, and an inclined roof, the latter is formed, over the whole of its surface, with inlets e, e<1> for air, which is supplied to the furnace by side flues d<2>, shown by dotted lines, in the walls of the ashpit and the furnace. The air enters the ash-pit through an opening controlled by a damper g, or it enters the flues d<2> direct through side passages k, also shown in dotted lines. The combustion products pass over the fuel on the inclined grate b, and away through the flue f at its upper end. The grate is fed by a hopper a.
Patent GB-190619938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stair Routing Machines.
Inventor: WOOLF SILAS PAUL
Filed: 1906-09-07
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 19,938. Woolf, S. P. Sept. 7. Trenching and slotting. - A stairrouting machine consists of two rectangular frames A, B, which are clamped on the stringer H by nuts and bolts a<2> at each corner, the upper frame B having guide-grooves b<1> for the tool carriage C. The tool E is rotated by bevelgearing from a shaft G, squared at the end for a brace chuck. The shaft G is inclined upwardly and backwardly from the direction of travel of the carriage, so that the pressure of the shoulder on the brace may hold the tool to the work and move the carriage forward.
Patent GB-190622057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes of Manufacturing Fire-lighters.
Inventor: SANDBERG LEOPOLD
Filed: 1906-10-06
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 22,057. Sandberg, L. Oct. 6. Composition fuel. - Fire-lighters are made by dipping pine cones or the like in a solution of resin or other combustible substance, such as petroleum. The cones may be dried previously. Specification No. 5858, A.D. 1895, is referred to.