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Patent GB-190309903-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means applicable for use in Supporting Pipes or Radiators for Heating or other purposes.
Inventor: WALLAS IRWIN CLARKE
Filed: 1903-05-01
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 9903. Wallas, I. C., and Ward, J. May 1. Holdfasts for the pipes of steam, hot - air, hotwater, or other heating- systems to facilitate setting up and to provide for expansion and contraction, The standard a is formed with teeth a' on each side of its central slot in such a way that the bracket C<3> can be supported by the pin c<3> in the teeth in conjunction with the sloped The bracket may be provided with one immediately above for carrying another pipe. A projecting lug c<5> for ensuring a central position on the standard may be provided. Rollers may be fitted to the supports to assist free expansion.
Patent GB-190310200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burning Lamps
Inventor: HARTEL ALBERT ERNEST
Filed: 1903-05-05
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 10,200. Hartel, A. E. May 5. Regenerative incandescent gas lamps.-Air issuing under pressure from the nozzle 23 of the airsupply pipe 22 forces gas supplied by the pipe 4 into the mixing and regenerative chamber 8, which is heated by the escaping products of combustion. The heated mixture then traverses the tube 9 and the adjustable nozzles 28 to the burners 11. Valves 18, 26 and a pressure regulator 27 of known construction are provided in the gas and air pipes 4, 22, a pilot jet 20, 21 is arranged above the burners 11, and the globe 15 is so supported from below by the holder 13 that an air space is left between its upper edge and the lower end of the casing 1, the draught and the heating of the regenerator being improved by the sleeve 16. The shape of the regenerator may be varied.
Patent GB-190311900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: RIDINGS WILLIAM REGINALD
Filed: 1903-05-25
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 11,900. Ridings, W. R. May 25. Arc lamps. -In lamps having inclined electrodes, the electromagnet which controls the shape and position of the arc is also used to put the feeding-mechanism into and out of circuit, as required. The arrangement of circuits is shown in Fig. 1. The armature 2, having a counterweight 3, completes a circuit through a resistance 5 and series coils 6, until the arc is started. The series coils are put into circuit again, when the arc becomes too long, by the armature 8 of an electromagnet 7. A contactmaking device for the electrodes, shown in Fig. 2, consists of a group of washers 9, having comparatively large holes, threaded on a pin 10, and resting by gravity against the carbon. Discs may be used in place of washers. Several of these devices may be used on the same carbon-holder, as shown.
Patent GB-190316208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Nozzles for Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Filed: 1903-07-22
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 16,208. British Thomson-Houston Co., (Curtis, C. G.]. July 22. Steam &c. turbines.-Relates to sectional nozzles for elastic-fluid turbines of the kind described in Specification No. 756, A.D. 1902. To enable the sections B, Fig. 2, of a nozzle A to be readily nested together they are formed with parallel sides and, preferably, of rectangular cross-section. The bowls e may be rectangular in longitudinal section or circular as shown in Fig. 3. Expansion is provided for by making the flared outlet b, Fig. 5, of greater dimensions in one or both directions than the throat a, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190319342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Fire Lighters
Inventor: SMALE FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-09-08
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 19,342. Smale, F. Sept. 8. Firelighters. - A conical collapsable framework firelighter consists of pieces of wood held together by string, passing either through holes D, Fig. 2, in the ends of the wood, or through slits F, cut at the ends of the pieces. Fig. 1 shows the method of preparing the wood. The blocks are first cross cut as at C, and then cut at F to form the above-mentioned slits. The blocks are then deep cut throughout as at A, at or between the cuts F, and afterwards flat cut as at B. The individual pieces of wood are then tied together by string, using a shorter piece at one end than at the other. In an alternative process, the blocks, which have been cross cut, may be further subdivided by means of a splitting-machine.
Patent GB-190319957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Projectiles.
Inventor: BURROWS HAROLD
Filed: 1903-09-16
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 19,957. Burrows, H. Sept. 16. Projectiles; wads.- Projectiles are made with a rear extension b, the form of which may be that shown, or hemispherical, conical, or other suitable form diminishing in size towards the rear. A square, curved, or undercut shoulder c supports a wad d of wax, cardboard, leather, or other material.
Patent GB-190320519-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Compound for Removing Iron Mould, Ink Stains, and the like from Fabrics or Surfaces.
Inventor: BOUCHER GEORGE GETHIN
Filed: 1903-09-24
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 20,519. Boucher, G. G. Sept. 24. Cleansing-compositions.-A mixture of oxalic or tartaric acid and glycerine, with or without the addition of a small quantity of tin bichloride, is used for the removal of iron mould, ink stains and the like from textile fabrics, leather, &c.
Patent GB-190321133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Wire Ropes.
Inventor: HILL FRANK
Filed: 1903-10-02
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 21,133. Hill, F. Oct. 2. Wire ropes. - A rope or strand is constructed having a core consisting of a steel ribbon a which is twisted spirally about its own axis, other wires such as the triangular wires b being combined with it to form a round rope or strand. The spiral core gives a uniform continuous solid bearing for each individual wire required to make up the strand &c. A series of these strands may be twisted together round a core of hemp or other suitable material to form a rope as shown in Fig. 1. Ropes formed in this way are stated to be very durable, and to possess great tensile strength combined with flexibility.
Patent GB-190326006-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Crib for use in Feeding Cattle and the like.
Inventor: BELLOW EDWARD ARMSTRONG
Filed: 1903-11-28
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 26,006. Bellow, E. A. Nov. 28. Feeding-appliances for animals.-The five or more legs of a crib for cattle and the like are specially braced together to support a galvanized sheet-iron bottom, and the body is held in place by iron rings at the top and bottom. Fig. 3 is a view showing the bottom of the crib. The brace-bars C are notched so as to fit into one another, one notch in each bar being cut in the top and the other in the bottom. They are arranged as shown. The iron rings a<3>, a<4> are bolted or pinned to the uprights B through the galvanized sheet-metal body a', and are preferably made of angle-iron, the horizontal flange projecting inwards and fitting into notches in the legs B. The bottom a<1> may be cut to form tongues to be turned up round the uprights B inside the crib, and the tongues may be covered with galvanized clips to protect the parts of the uprights most liable to rot.
Patent GB-190327961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Sidelights.
Inventor: DOBBIE JOHN GOURLAY
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 27,961. Dobbie, J. G. Dec. 21. Cabin and deck lights.-Consists of fastenings in which a bolt E, hinged between lugs on the fixed frame, is provided wit h a nut G which rotates in a rectangular block H, being kept in engagement by a pin J. The block H rests on the circular portion of the movable frame and also on two lugs D which prevent canting. In a modification. the movable frame is provided with a raised rim engaging with the block H. The nut also may be screwed with a fine thread on the outside, instead of using the pin J.
Patent GB-190328351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Washing Machines.
Inventor: KORN AUGUST
Filed: 1903-12-24
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 28,351. Korn, A. Dec. 24. Washing - machines. -A receptacle a is provided with brushes b, those on the sides being arranged vertically, and those on the bottom radially. A spindle d is mounted in the receptacle, and is provided with arms c which may carry balls at their extremities. The spindle is rotated by the gearing shown in the cover k, the wheel i engaging with a toothed disc h fixed on the top of the spindle.
Patent GB-190401694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Muffles
Filed: 1904-01-22
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 1694. Morgan Crucible Co., and Fox, J. C. Jan. 22. Muffles.-Relates to muffles of the kind used by assayers for the roasting or cupellation of ores, and consists in providing means whereby air for producing the oxidation of the charges is distributed to all parts of the muffle. One or more perforated passages e, Fig. 1, are formed integral with, or if desired separate from, the walls of the muffle a, and the supply of air which is admitted to these passages is regulated by means of plugs h, Fig. 3, which slide in recesses g within the door d, Fig. 2. An aperture c is provided in the back wall b of the muffle for the escape of gases. The passages e may be of other shape than that shown, and may be arranged at, or near, the top of the muffle or outside instead of inside.
Patent GB-190403586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Measuring Devices for Dry, Granular or Powdered Material
Inventor: POPE JOSEPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 3586. Pope, J. W. May 14, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Measures of capacity; measured quantities, delivering.-A device i s shown for measuring dry, granulated, or powdered materials, such as coffee and tea. The disc D fixed on the shaft B has a number of circular apertures in it to come beneath the cylindrical supply tube F connected with the supply hopper. The disc C has one aperture only arranged over the outlet tube G. The upper disc is rotated while the lower disc is fixed. The measures E are carried by the upper disc D and are jointed at e to be adjustable, adjustment being effected by the screw a which bears on the end of the shaft B in the step A.
Patent GB-190409918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Petrol, Oil and the like Engines
Inventor: PRICE FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-04-30
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 9918. Price, F. April 30. Revolving-cylinder type.- Figs. 1 and 2 show a fourstroke-cycle, rotary, internal combustion engine having a pair of revolving cylinders and a stationary crank shaft, the double-ended piston P being connected to the crank shaft by a single connecting-rod B. Gaseous mixture is supplied through the pipe M, Fig. 2, to a circular passage G formed on the side of the crank chamber and which communicates with the valve chambers through passages formed in the cylinders. Passages a are formed in the cylinders for the circulation of air currents. The inlet and exhaust valves I, E, respectively, are operated by levers L receiving motion from cams F on the cam shafts S. Springs H are provided to close the valves. The stationary gear-wheel 1 and the cam shafts S may be adjusted laterally by the hand-lever W. The Provisional Specification states that the invention is applicable to two-stroke-cycle engines.
Patent GB-190414382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Maturing and Improving the Aroma of Raw Whiskey and other Spirits
Inventor: HUNT RICHARD
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 14,382. Hunt, R. June 25. Spirits are matured by treating them with sugar and hydrated aluminium silicate in the form of pipeclay and blowing air through the mixture. The spirits are then preferably re-distilled. Either sugar or pipeclay may be used separately.
Patent GB-190415469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the use of Vapour Electric Conductors in Distributing Systems for Rectifying or other purposes
Inventor: KRUH OSIAS OTTO
Filed: 1904-07-11
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 15,469. Kruh, O. O. July 13, A.D. 1903, [date ayplied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Vacuum tubes.-A vapour apparatus suitable for operation in parallel to other similar apparatus on single-phase mains for rectifying or lighting purposes is fitted with three electrodes 8, 9, 10, which consist of bodies of mercury in pockets depending from the receptacle 6 and are connected two to the mains 3, 4 and the third through an inductance 14 to a return 15 in connection with a neutral point in the single-phase system. The apparatus is started by tilting it to spring an arc across from one anode 8, 10 to the cathode 9. Switches 22, 20 for switching in the several apparatus 6, 7 are provided. The work-circuit shown in the Fignre is omitted when the apparatus is for lighting purposes. A transformer 1, 2 may be used to obtain a neutral point in the single-phase system.
Patent GB-190417175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Glass Houses or Structures for Propagating and Forcing Seeds, Plants, Bulbs and the like.
Inventor: CROSS JAMES ABRAHAM
Filed: 1904-08-05
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 17,175. Cross, J. A. Aug. 5. Glass houses for forcing and propagating seeds, plants, bulbs, &c. are built up of a framework consisting of grooved rails A fitted end to end, connected by cross-pieces B and fastened thereto by pins and uprights C fixed to the cross-pieces and provided with slots E and pins P to receive and support ridge pieces D. The sides of the structure consist of glass panes G resting in the grooves a and against the ridge-pieces D, being held in position by pins O. The ends are also closed by suitable panes. Cap-pieces H are placed over the ridge-pieces D to prevent rain from entering the structure. Any space between the rails A and the ground can be closed by pieces K. The glass house thus formed is weather-proof and, owing to the absence of wooden sides, gives the plants &c. the full benefit of the sun. If desired, any of the panes may be used for ventilation purposes &c.
Patent GB-190420597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches and Brakes particularly applicable for use on Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: RILEY PERCY
Filed: 1904-09-24
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 20,597. Riley, P. Sept. 24. Motor road vehicles.-Comprises an expanding- ring type of clutch or brake, in which a wedge is normally pressed by a spring against rollers on expanding arms, thereby forcing the latter to engage an internal clutch surface. In Figs. 1 and 2, the invention is shown in the form of a clutch for a motor vehicle. The driving-shaft A carries a clutch drum B, which may form the flywheel of the engine, and is extended to form a thimble bearing for the end of the driven shaft C. To this latter shaft is secured a disc E having lugs E<1>, E<2>, and also on its circumference spring-arms F, F<1> which may be cast in one piece with the disc and afterwards separated from it nearly all round the circumference. The free ends of the spring- arms carry rollers which are engaged by the wedge H and are normally pressed into engagement with the inner surface of the clutch drum B. The wedge H extends diametrically across the disc E and has a slot at the centre to enable it to slide in the lugs E<1>, E<2> it also carries a cross-bar K to which is fastened one end of the springs L, the other ends being adjustably secured to the bar J fastened to the lug E<1>. The sliding sleeve N on the driven shaft is operated by the driver to force the wedge out of engagement with the clutch rings through the medium of the bell-crank lever M.
Patent GB-190421974-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Blackboard Cleaner.
Inventor: BEARDER SAGAR
Filed: 1904-10-12
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 21,974. Bearder, S. Oct. 12. Blackboards.-A cleaner for blackboards or the like is constructed so that the felt or like strips can be adjusted or renewed. The strips B, Fig. 2, are clipped in a spring holder A, which is made of steel or other sheet and may be serrated at the edges to increase the grip. A tool D, Fig. 5, is provided to engage in holes in the holder A and expand the holder to permit of adjustment or renewal of the strips B. The strips B may be separated by cardboard or like strips C, perforated or scored at intervals for detachment of the outer edges as the strips B wear down.
Patent GB-190422748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves for Steam Turbines and the like.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
Filed: 1904-10-21
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 22,748. Parsons, C. A., and Turnbull, J. Oct. 21. Steam turbines. -Relates to means for closing large non- return valves, such as are used in turbine installations for instance. The valve b, Figs. 1 and 2, is opened against a spring 6 acting through a double lever 5 bearing on collars 4 on the valve spindle. When the valve is to be closed, fluid under pressure is admitted by the pipe 8 to the cylinder h to drive the piston j to the left. The piston-rod is secured to a crosshead g, having a slipper guide s, and attached by rods f to a ring e which bears on and closes the valve. The valve may be held closed by fluid pressure, or by nuts y on studs r, passing through the crosshead. An oil or other cataract cylinder m prevents the valve from being driven too forcibly on to its seat.
Patent GB-190423239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Suspended Transporters, Travelling Hoists or Telphers.
Inventor: APPLEBY PERCY VAVASSEUR
Filed: 1904-10-28
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 23,239. Appleby, P. V., and Hornet, J. W. Oct. 28. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles; elevated railways; rope railways.-Relates to that type of transporters, travelling hoists, or telphers fitted with positive traversing motion, in which the apparatus is suspended from runner wheels or rollers travelling on the flanges of a beam or on a rod, rope, or other suitable overhead guideway, and consists in forming the carriage in two or more parts united by vertical pivots in order to allow it to take curves of short radius. Means are described for placing and holding one part of the hinged body out of line with the rest of the body, thus causing it to turn in the desired direction. Fig. 1 shows one form of carriage and steering-gear. The preferred form of track consists of two channelirons A placed with their flanges facing each other. The end portions B' of the carriage, which are connected to the central portion by vertical pivots B', are provided with notches E with which levers D, D' fixed to the shaft C are adapted to engage. The shaft is slidable in its bearings, and is provided with a handle by which it may be rotated. If desired, it may be rotated by a band-wheel F on a countershaft, as shown, or by pedals. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the pivoted portions B' are swung by bevel-wheels H, H<1>, either of which may be put into engagement with the shaft C by the leveroperated clutch G. In another arrangement, the carriage is steered by electromagnets, adapted to attract the bogie portions to one side or the other. Figs. 11 and 12 show modification in which the carriages are steered by means of guide-plates fixed to the track. Sliding rollers P are raised into engagement with the guide-plates R by means of a hand-lever and suitably-arranged links. The bogie portions of the carriage may carry more than one pair of wheels if desired, and the vertical traversing wheels are preferably made slightly larger than the end wheels in order to give increased adhesion and to facilitate steering. The steering-means may be operated by pendent cords worked from the floor level.
Patent GB-190424959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tin Boxes and like Receptacles.
Inventor: ROWE GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-11-17
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 24,959. Rowe, G. W. Nov. 17. Cans.-The lid of a tin box &c. is formed in two parts, a flanged or turaed-over ring B and a metal disc D, Fig. 10, bearing a retailer's name &c. The disc D fits airtight within the ring B, and may be retained by friction, by indentations in the ring, or by means of a paper or like packing-disc C either above or below it. In the modification shown in Fig. 9, the edge of the disc is turned up beneath the flange of the ring.
Patent GB-190511206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Subjecting Gases, or Vapours, to the Action of Liquids.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1905-05-29
Granted: 1906-07-28
Abstract: 11,206. Johnson, J. Y., [Feld, W.]. May 29. Washers; carburetting. -Relates to an apparatus for subjecting illuminating, coke - oven, blastfurnace, producer, or other gas, or steam or vapour, to the action of water, oil, tar, or other liquid or solution, with or w i t h o u t suspended matter contained therein. A casing A, Fig. 1, contains a number of superposed vessels B which are provided with overflows b for the liquid. Above each vessel is a funnel C which is fixed to the casing and dips into the vessel. A series of concentric pipes e, dipping into liquid in the vessels B, are connected with a central shaft D, and each pipe carries an annular plate or tray E. When the shaft rotates, liquid is forced on to the plates and then thrown off to form a spray. Gases enter at F, pass through the spaces in which the spray is formed, and escape through an annular filter G which separates any liquid particles. In a modification, the vessels B are of conical shape, and the overflow passages are attached to the outside ; also, the plates E are replaced by annular plates of inverted conical form.
Patent GB-190512384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gripping Devices or Tongs for Ingots and Ingot Moulds.
Inventor: REUTER WOLFGANG
Filed: 1905-06-14
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 12,384. Reuter, W. June 14. Lifting - dogs. -Relates to tongs or dogs for ingots and ingot moulds, with which it is possible to seize the latter without exerting any lateral pressure upon their rings. To the depending tube a is attached the steel casing b, in which are mounted pivots c for the arms of the tongs. These tongs are provided with saddle-shaped recesses d and renewable points e. The other ends of the tongs are provided with noses f engaged by the plunger g, and connected by links i to a weight k, suspended from traction members, or, as shown, provided with extensions m resting on the extremity of the plunger so as to maintain the tongs in an open position when the plunger or the traction members are lowered. The arms are then ready to enter the rings n of the ingot mould or to grip the ingot, this latter being effected by raising the plunger until the projection g engages the noses f.
Patent GB-190513004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tabulating Mechanism for Type-writers.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-06-23
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 13,004. Boult, A. J., [Columbia Type Writer Manufacturing Co.]. June 23. Typewriters.-A detachable tabulating- mechanism for typewriters is carried by a frame A which can be secured to the main frame o f the typewriter by means of screws and lugs A'. The frame A is channelled and in the recess are pivoted on:a pin B' a number of key-levers B. Each lever B carries a key B<2> which projects through an orifice-C<2> in a key-ptate C, which is sup. ported by a pair of levers C'. The keys B' and plate C are pressed upwards by springs B<3>, C<3>, respectively; Set-screws B<4> in a plate A<3> enable the tension of the springs to be adjusted. To the end of the frame A is secured an angle-plate D which supports one end of a rod E<1>; of which the other end is supported by the frame A. On the rod E<1> are mounted a series of bails E, connected at one end with the key-levers B and carrying at the other end stops G. These can be elevated into the path of movable doga on the platen.carriage. The carriage-releasing mechanism is actuated by a bail E<2>, connected at , one end to the key-plate lever C' and at the other to an arm J pivoted on a rod K. The arm J projects under a pivoted member L which extends over the spacing-dogs L<3>. Specification ,No. 23,657, A.D. 1900, is referred to.