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Patent GB-190425944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace Grates and Fire Bars.
Inventor: MORGAN DAVID JOHN
Filed: 1904-11-29
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 25,944. Morgan, D. J. Nov. 29. Firebars and grates.-Relates to means for locking firebars so that they may be held in their proper position during clinkering. When one length of firebar is used, a slot is cut in the deadplate, and when two or more lengths are used, slots D, Fig. 4, are cut in the bearer-bare H, Fig. 3, and the firebars are first placed over these slots and then moved along to their proper position, so that the parts N of the V-shaped ends of each fire bar are under the dead-plate and the bearer-bar, respectively. To lock the loose end of the last firebar, a sliding bar T, Fig. 12, secured to the dead-plate or bearer by a bolt W, may engage the notch at the end of the firebar ; or, a bolt S', Fig. 11, may be screwed into a nut L fitted in the firebar and may support a plate extending on both sides of the firebar ; or a pin or plate P, Fig. 15, may be inserted in a hole in the last fire bar. These methods may be employed to lock the fire bars at both ends, so that the slots in the bearer-bar or dead-plate may be dispensed with, and several firebars may be locked in place by bolting to one fire bar a plate which engages recesses in the others. Two or more thin bars may be secured together by having a suitably-shaped piece of iron cast on the ends ; or the lower part, Fig. 13, may be riveted to the part M on each thin bar, and a number of them may be bolted or riveted together. When more than one length of firebar is used, the last back fire bar may be locked by forming bevelled ends p, p<2>, Fig. 14, on the firebars. A circular grate, having locking fire bars, is also described and illustrated in the Specification,
Patent GB-190501589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Train Lighting Systems
Filed: 1905-01-26
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 1589. Union Elektricitõts-Ges. Jan. 27, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lighting, systems of.- A system of connexions in electric train-lighting is so arranged that each car has two or more independent lighting-wires, one wire supplied with current from the power circuit of the car itself, and the others supplied from the power circuit of other cars. The plug connexions are so arranged, in combination With a spring-actuated switch, that two power circuits cannot be joined to the same lighting-wire. In Fig. 2, the arrangement of three motor cars] is shown, in which the lamps b are fed from the power circuits of their respective cars, and the lamps c from another car. The couplings d, e are providedjwith cables h, which are long enough to allow the two plugs at one end of a car to be connected together, but too short to allow crossconnexion between adjacent cars. The switch f, normally closed by the springs g, connects together the opposite corner plugs of each car, and is opened by the act of making the plug connexions d for the lamps c. In Fig. 3, two motor cars and one trailer are shown. The lighting - wires of the trailer run straight through, with couplings at each end.
Patent GB-190504168-A (GB)
Title: Telephone Transmitters.
Inventor: BINES ROBERT
Filed: 1905-02-28
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 4168. Bines, R. Feb. 28. Telephones.-Microphones are constructed with a branching mouthpiece and opposed diaphragms, between which are telescoping cups enclosing the granular carbon. The cups A', B' are formed of rings secured by annular pieces A<5>, B<5> to diaphragms A<4>, B'. These supplementary diaphragms are themselves attached centrally to the main diaphragms A, B. The diaphragms are of mica or the like, and the diaphragms A<4>, B' carry buttons A<3>, B<3> of metal, carbon, gold-plated carbon, &c. The conductors A<8>, B<8> are connected to the screws A<7>, B<7>.
Patent GB-190506780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Artificial Fuel.
Inventor: LEADBEATER JOHN WOOD
Filed: 1905-03-30
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 6780. Leadbeater, J. W. March 30. Solidifying oils.- A granular enriching and waterproofing compound for fuel of the type described in Specifications Nos. 3891 and 3892, A.D. 1897, is composed of (1) petroleum, preferably crude, or refuse or astatki, (2) dry sawdust, peat, or other granular absorbent, (3) tar, pitch, wood-tar or resin, and (4) dry slaked lime, in stated proportions. The petroleum is mixed with part of the sawdust in a pug-mill or the like, and then the pitch, lime, and remaining sawdust are added in turn. This compound may be added to ordinary fuel, or to a mixture of briquette material and pitch. In the latter case, the compound must be added after the mixture has been heated, and in making the compound only slight heating may be employed.
Patent GB-190508981-A (GB)
Title: Ball Bearings.
Filed: 1905-04-28
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 8981. Auto Machinery Co., and Barnacle, J. April 28. Ball bearings.-To facilitate the insertion of the balls, the outer race ring c, Fig. 1, has on one side a number of openings d, or one continuous slot, extending nearly to the bottom of the ball race, and rather more than half-way round the ring. Fig. 5 shows a method of assembling the parts. The outer ring c is heated and placed on a hot plate f, being held in position by pins h. Less than half the balls are then inserted, together with the inner ring a, and with or without the cage b. The remaining balls i are then guided into position without force through the openings d, and the bearing is allowed to cool.
Patent GB-190515041-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clutch
Inventor: ALLSOP ROBERT OWEN
Filed: 1905-07-21
Granted: 1906-07-21
Abstract: 15,041. Allsop, R. O., and Crampin, W. July 21. Clutches.-Relates to a combined friction and positive clutch which is stated to be particularly applicable for starting marine motors provided with reversible propeller blades. A friction cone F, keyed on the driven shaft B, is pressed into engagement with the driving-cone D, secured to the plate C on the driving-shaft A by a strong spring H which bears on the plate C by means of a ballbearing collar K. A light spring J bears on the cone F and against a jaw clutch G adapted to engage teeth R secured to the cone D. The parts are disengaged by a lever acting on a sleeve L on the clutch G. To start a marine motor, the propeller blades are set in the neutral position and the lever released to allow the friction clutch to start the propeller shaft. The blades are then set to the required angle, causing the friction clutch to slip so that the jaw clutch is engaged by means of the light spring J.
Patent GB-190519842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Withdrawing Smoke and Gases from Ordnance.
Inventor: ALSOP CHARLES VEREY
Filed: 1905-10-02
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 19,842. Alsop, C. V. Oct. 2. Smoke, disposing of.- Fig. 1 is a side elevation and Fig. 3 a part sectional plan of a turret with a suction apparatus for withdrawing the spent gases from the bore after each discharge. A pipe 11, mounted in bearings 15, 16 on the gun 2, moves with the gun in elevation, and is rotated after each discharge to cause a mouthpiece 12 to cover the muzzle of the gun. At its inner end, the pipe is connected through the joints and pipes 7, 6, 5, 4 across the turret 1, with a suitable suction apparatus 3, so that, after each discharge, the gases are automatically sucked from the bore, and the breech 35 may be opened immediately the gun has come to rest. The rotation of the pipe 11 is effected by the counter-recoil of the gun in any suitable manner. The means described consists of two rods 19, 25, Figs. 3 and 7, which are caused to telescope during the recoil, so that as the gun runs out the rod 25 is held in its rearward position by a pawl 22, and thereby rocks a bell-crank 29, and through the transversely-sliding rack 33 and segmental rack 17 on the pipe 11 rotates the pipe into position for cleaning the gases from the bore. 'The breech-block as it is swung open strikes a trip lever 37, connected by a chain 38 to the pawl 22, and releases the rod 25, permitting the spring 28 to restore the parts to their normal positions.
Patent GB-190605051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Blocks Briquettes and the like.
Inventor: FRIEDLAENDER ROBERT
Filed: 1906-03-01
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 5051. Friedlaender, R. March 1. Moulding briquettes.- Relates to a process and apparatus for making blocks or briquettes, without the use of binding- agents, from coal, food and chemical preparations, flour, wood, shavings, sawdust, cement, &c. The materials are subjected to a gradually increasing high pressure, during which time occluded air and moisture can escape from the mass, the final' pressure attained being sufficient to render the mass plastic and so capable of taking a rigid shape. The apparatus described is of the rotary-table type, the table having three (or six) orifices, the feeding, compressing, and delivery operations being conducted simultaneously. The table may be counterbalanced and capable of rising and falling or the moulds i are interchangeable and movable in the mould orifices so that as the pressure increases they can rise in the table as shown and facilitate the escape of moisture &c. The feed may be from a hopper having a collapsible extension.
Patent GB-190605825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dobbies or Shedding Mechanism of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: WARD JOHN
Filed: 1906-03-10
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 5825. Ward, J. March 10. Loom shedding-motions ; shedding- levers.-In connexion with the " L and "Y" double-lift dobby, double - armed shedding- levers 1,1<a> are used. The ends 1 are directly connected to the heald staves 9 by cords 1<a>, and the ends 1<a> by means of cords 8 passing over pulleys 7. The usual two rows of geared shedding-levers are thus dispensed with.
Patent GB-190607359-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Locking Mechanism for Portmanteaus and the like.
Inventor: FRANZEN ERNST MORITZ
Filed: 1906-03-27
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 7359. Franzen, E. M. March 27. Fastenings, spring - catch and clasp, for portmanteaux and the like. A portmanteau or the like, having a frame formed of longitudinal bars a, i connected by cross-bars hinged together, is provided with spring-controlled sliding clasps b, arranged to fasten automatically when the bag is closed. In order to open the bag, each clasp b is withdrawn along the guide c against the spring e, the spring catch g engaging over the projection h, on the bar i, as shown in Fig. 5. When unlocked, the bars a, i are separated, and, the catch g being released, the clasp b returns to the position shown in Fig. 3. When the bag is closed, the curved piece k forces back the arm l of the clasp b, which then fastens the bag.
Patent GB-190612244-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Letter-sheet and Envelope.
Inventor: COOKE WILLIAM ALLEN
Filed: 1906-05-25
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 12,244. Cooke, W. A. May 25. Letter-sheets.-A combined lettersheet and envelope, forming an improvement on the invention described in Specification No. 21,945, A.D. 1899, is provided with parallel folding creases 1, 2, 3, 4, Fig. 1, and with sealing-flaps O<1> divided transversely by means of weakening lines 6, and separated from the sheet by weakening lines 5. To close the sheet, the section C is folded along the line 1, and the section 0 is folded on the line 2 and laid down on the back A with the section C underneath ; the top section K is then folded on the line 3 and the section E on the line 4 and laid down on top of the folded section O. The flaps O<1> are then gummed down. The sections K, E are of less width than the sections C, 0, and correspond with the width of the parts of the sealing-flaps above the lines 6, so that when the sheet is folded the line 3 coincides with the lines 6. To open the letter, the finger is inserted under the edge E', Fig. 7, and pressed outward, thus tearing the sealing-flaps along the lines 5, 6. The lettersheet may be further secured against tampering by folding in the slightly modified form shown in Fig. 8 and applying an adhesive to one or both of the edges of the folded flaps, or it may be made without the flaps C, C', the adhesive being applied to the under edge of the single bottom fold.
Patent GB-190613401-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of New Pharmaceutical Compounds
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-06-11
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 13,401. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. June 11. Medicinal preparations.-Alkyl-oxy-acetic esters of alcohols of the terpene and camphor group are prepared by the reaction of alcohols with alkyl-oxy-acetic acids or their derivatives. The esters are suitable for internal or external use as medicines. The preparation of the ethoxy-acetic esters of borneol santalol, and menthol, and the methoxy-acetic ester of menthol are described.
Patent GB-190619861-A (GB)
Title: Cable Conduit for Electric Mains.
Inventor: PINDTERSHOFEN VICTOR PINDTER V
Filed: 1906-09-06
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 19,861. Pindtershofen, V. P. v o n. Sept. 6. Flexible tubes used as couplings; hinge and swivelling joints.-T h e joints between successive lengths of electric conduits are made so that the various lengths may be moved with reference to one another without impairing the insulation in any way. Iu one form, shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the abutting ends of the conduit 1 are recessed as at 2, and sleeves 4 are introduced, as shown, with packing 5, 6 placed as indicated; the sleeves are preferably tapered towards the ends. A modification of this type is shown in Fig. 4; the connecting-sleeves 7 are beaded at the ends 8, and an elastic cap 9 is forced over the beading to make a good joint with the rounded corners of the recesses 10 ; the ends 12 of the conduit lengths are also beaded, and, a special joint plate 14 having been introduced, an insulating- ribbon 15 is lapped round the junction. In another form, Fig. 9, the outer pipes 16 of stoneware, porcelain, wood pulp, or the like are countersunk at the ends to carry disks 18, which are cemented in and support glass, porcelain, hard-rubber, or similar tubes 19 ; these tubes carry the mains, and the ends are coupled by rubber or like insulating tubes 23. The main tubes 16 are themselves spaced apart a little, and are joined by a rubber sleeve 24, which is held in position by a winding of wire 25 lapped over with yarn 27 and covered with tar 27<1>, or by means of screw clips. This construction divides the conduit system into compartments, thereby preventing moisture from travelling down the pipe, and, as a further safeguard against water, hygroscopic substances may be placed in the pipes or the inner sides may be coated with such materials. As shown in Fig. 12, rubber plugs 31 and rubber sleeves 33 may be used for making the various connexions, and the couplings joining the pipes 30 may be protected by glass, porcelain, or hard-rubber casings 34. The outer pipes are connected by metal pipes the ends of which are rounded so as to engage like ball-andsocket joints, the cavity of which may be filled with insulating-material.
Patent GB-190619906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mode of Fixing Removable Covers in Drums and such like Vessels.
Inventor: MITCHELL WALTER ASHBY
Filed: 1906-09-07
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 19,906. Mitchell, W. A. Sept. 7. Stoppers. - Relates to methods of fixing removable covers in drums, and is a development of the invention described in n Specification No. 5522, A.D. 1905. On the edge of the cover 11 are formed two or more ears 12, each provided with a hole to engage with staples 13. The staples may consist of ridges raised on the drum head, Fig. 1. Pins 15 secure the cover in position. A tin plate 16, soldered on beneath the ridges, renders the drum head liquidtight. The ears may be formed to encircle the pin, as shown in Figs. 4, 6, and 8, so that one acts as a hinge. Only one hinge may be used, Fig. 12, the cover being held down by a cross-leaf 19 secured by a pin 20. The cover may be attached to the cross-leaf. The cross-leaf may be secured at both ends by pins, such as 20, Fig. 12. The pins 15 may be made of tinned wire and soldered, in order to prevent fraudulent opening.
Patent GB-190700295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sighting Apparatus for Guns.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1907-01-04
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 295. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Jan. 4. Sights and methods of sighting.-The electric apparatus described in Specification No. 4404, A.D. 1906, for setting the range pointer, is combined with a 'calibrating device' of the kind described in Specification No. 13,102, A.D. 1906, for correcting the errors due to muzzle-velocity and temperature changes. Fig. 1 is a vertical section showing the device applied to cross-connected sights, which may be mounted in the manner described in Specification No. 273, A.D. 1907. Figs. 3 and 4 are end elevations, the latter being in section. The motor B<1>, which may be situated at the right-hand side of the gun and controlled by a switch from a distant station, actuates the range pointer B through worm-gearing b<1>, b<2> and a transverse shaft B<2>. The sights are set by hand-gear C, C<1> through which a hollow shaft C<2>, carrying the sight-elevating pinions C<3>, is rotated. The revolving range-dial A is mounted upon a hollow shaft D<2> passing through the shaft C<2>. Between the shafts C<2>, D<2> is interposed differential gearing, which is controlled by the calibrating-device and consists of a disk C<5>, carried by the abaft C<2> and having an internally and externally toothed periphery c<5>, c<6>, and a planetwheel D<7> which transmits the rotation of the disk C<5> through a pinion D<6> to the shaft D<2>. The wheel D<7> is carried by an arm D<5> loosely mounted upon the boss of the pinion D<6> and integral with a toothed sector D<4>, A sector E<4> gears with the sector D' and is mounted upon one arm E<x> of a bell-crank lever pivoted at E<5x> ; the other arm E carries the slide E<2> and adjustable roller E<1> of the calibrating-device, the latter being actuated by cams E<3> rotated in the manner described in the previously-mentioned Specification No. 13,102, A.D. 1906, by pinions E<5> driven by the toothed periphery c<5> of the disk C<5>. The motion transmitted between the shafts C<2>, D<2> is thus retarded by the movement of the planet-wheel under the influence of the calibrating-device. In a modification, the range-dial and pointer may be arranged to make more than one complete revolution, so as to obtain larger distances between the readings ; in this case, the pointer B and the index mark upon the range-dial A are both caused to travel radially across the face of the dial by two spiral grooves formed in a fixed disk located behind the dial. The differential gearing may be arranged at the same side of the gun as the range dial. For night sighting, a dial with larger graduations is employed, the velocity-ratio of the gearing being correspondingly modified.
Patent GB-190704704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Opening and Closing the Doors of Vehicles
Inventor: DURRANT THOMAS
Filed: 1907-02-26
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 4704. Durrant, T. Feb. 26. Door opening and closing apparatus.-Relates to an arrangement for opening and closing the doors of vehicles by means of a lever or pedal located near the driver's seat. The operating-means comprise a fold-down handle e, Fig. 1, by means of which the lever d is moved to the right or left to open or close the door o through the bell-cranks g, j, connecting-link i, and link m. In opening the door, the movement of the handle e is adapted first to retract the door fastening. A supplementary bolt r, Fig. 3, lodged in a recess q of the lock pillar u, has a pin s which is connected with the lever E by suitable links and levers. The lever E is in two parts hinged togetner at G, the lower part being also hinged to a projection F of the lever d. The lower part of the lever d, together with the lever E, is hinged to the handle end of the lever d by a butt hinge H, the shoulders of which are normally separated by a gap. When the handle e is moved in the direction of the arrow, Fig. 1, the rod connecting the pin s and lever E is first drawn inwards by the bending of the lever E at the hinge G. This causes the supplementary bolt to push back the door bolt, and further movement of the handle opens the door. To keep out the weather, the levers d pass through plates K, Fig. 4, which are adapted to run in grooves, in which they are kept by springs M.
Patent GB-190704902-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Producing Varied Silk like or Velvet Effects.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1907-02-28
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 4902. Ransford, R. B., [Calico Printing Works Co. E. Z³ndel]. Feb 28. Printing fabrics.-In a machine for producing silk or velvet effects on pile or roughened fabrics by drawing it past an engraved printing-roller having a lower surface speed, the fabric X passes over feeding-rollers c, c<1> driven at an increased speed from the printing-roller b, which is driven by a wheel a' on the drum a and is supplied with discharge or other colour from a trough b<1>. After treating, the fabric passes around a third feeding- roller c' driven by gearing d' from the roll d, and is finally dried by a steam-heated plate e. An endless apron Z and webs of calico Y pass around the drum a beneath the fabric X. By increasing the number of rollers b, multi-colour effects may be produced. The feed-rollers c, c<1>, c' each consist of a wooden core covered with a perforated metal plate, the perforations being arranged in the form of a close spiral.
Patent GB-190704911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Generators.
Inventor: VILAR HENRI ETIENNE LEON FRANC
Filed: 1907-02-28
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 4911. Vilar, H. E. L. F. J. S. de. Feb. 28. Producers; scrubbers and washers; gas manufacture, materials for.-In a gas-producing plant, the main blast is drawn downwards from a lanternlike pipe 16 situated somewhat above the grate level, and a supplementary supply of air is admitted, in the region of the grate, by a pipe 21 ; distillation products from the upper part of the fuel column pass through a pipe 14 to mix with the blast. The grate-bars 20 are pivoted at 24, and alternately move up and down by means of a rotating support 25 ; they are curved at one end to ensure a small breadth of fuel. The producer gas flows through a double-walled passage 7, containing a vaporizer b, into a second producer or reducing shaft c, wherein the carbon dioxide is reduced. The vaporizer consists of a plate 29 carrying field tubes 31 which are suspended in the passage ; the steam escapes by a tube 18. The gases pass from the reducing shaft into a washer d comprising a series of elements 43, each of which contains two groups of perforated metal sheets 46 surrounded by a perforated tray 47. At the base of the washer is a liquid seal 48, from which the gases are withdrawn by means of a centrifugal fan f and forced into a similar and adjoining seal at the base of a purifier or filter g; an atomizer 64 may be fixed at the centre of the fan. The filter contains any coarse material, such as wood fibre, shavings, &c., which, rests on a perforated plate 67. The gas escapes through a pipe 70 to the motor. A chimney h may be put in communication with the top of either the washer or the purifier. The fuel used in the producer may be anthracite or other coal, charcoal, coke, lignite, peat, wood wastes, shavings, sawdust, straw, balls of grass, ground nut husks, leave:3, olive refuse, spent tan, vine shoots, sludge from the degreasing of wools, scavengings, coke breeze, coke dust, smoke-box dust, &c.