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Patent GB-190319599-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System for the Purification of Sewage and other Fluids.
Inventor: ADAMS ALEXANDER ANNAN
Filed: 1903-09-11
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 19,599. Adams, A. A., and Springborn, E. Sept. 11. Sewage and foul waters, treating ; seltling ; filtering and straining.-Sewage or other waste fluid is passed from the outfall 8 into a straining-tank 1, divided into two compartments by a horizontal grating formed of parallel iron bars which support a layer of c oke. The coke retains coarser solids and the tower compartment acts as a settling-tank. The liqui passes out through outlet pipes 5 into a main carrier 6, and through sluices 7 into inclined filtering-carriers 10, 11. Each of the latter contains three strainers a and two series of filters b separated by a gravel filter bed 29. In each of the filters, the filtering-medium is held in a receptacle with wooden sides which has its front and back formed of wire netting. The filters are arranged in pairs so that, while one of the pair is in use, the other may be raised to expose its filtering-material to light and air. The gravel bed 29 is confined between end walls 30, 31, the latter having perforations or tubes passing through it in an inclined direction.
Patent GB-190320309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governing Devices for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: GROUVELLE JULES
Filed: 1903-09-21
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 20,309. Grouvelle, J., and Arquembourg, H., [trading as Soc. J. Grouvelle et H. Arquembourg]. Sept. 21. Fluid governors.-A chamber h, containing a flexible diaphragm attached to the oil valve of the carburetter b, is acted upon by water circulated through the cylinder jacket by the pump x instead of by the suction of the motor piston as described in Specification No. 15,497, A.D. 1902. The water leaves the pipe x<1> by a small pipe g, and its pressure on the diaphragm is controlled by a cock k in the return pipej. A bye-pass j<1>, controlled by a threeway cock w, allows the pressure on the diaphragm to be varied and the oil valve to be fully opened or almost closed without interfering with the adjustment of the cock k.
Patent GB-190324254-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Safety Extinguisher as adapted to Single and Duplex Burners for Oil Lamps
Inventor: O'KEEFE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-11-09
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 24,254. O'Keefe, W. H. Nov. 9. Extinguishing oil lamps.-In an automatic safety extinguisher for oil lamps, suitable for either single or duplex burners, the wick-tube 3, Fig. 1, is surrounded by a sliding sleeve 4, carrying a spring- controlled extinguishing-flap 5, and pressed upwards to extinguish the flame by a spring 8 acting on the end of a bracket 9. The sleeve is normally held down by a pivoted lever 28 controlled by a spring 29, one end 30 of the lever engaging a projection 16 on an extension of the wick-tube, whilst another end 31 catches against an extension 22 of a flange 21, carrying a weight 24 on a pin 23. The flange 21 and weight 24 are carried by a box 18 with inturned edges, supported on a pillar 17. Sufficient movement is allowed by the box 18 to the flange and weight, so that, on being tilted, the lever 28 and therefore the sleeve 4 is released and the lamp extinguished by means of the overturning or excessive shaking of the lamp, or by a spring-controlled plunger. To re-set the sleeve in its normal position, a lug 10 on the underside of the bracket 9 engages with a lever 7, pivoted on, and projecting through, the body of the burner. In duplex burners, the lug 10 is conveniently arranged between the two sleeves as a bridge with the spring beneath, and the projection 16 is carried by a second bridge-piece. The weight 24, flange 21, and extension 22 may all be one piece if desired, as shown in Fig. 13, where, as further modifications, the end 30 of the lever 28 engages the end 7<a> of the lever 7, the spring 8 is placed under the lug 10, the lever 28 has a counterbalance 28<a> instead of a spring, and a lever 34 replaces the plunger.
Patent GB-190324289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Metallization of Textile Fibres and Products therefrom, and also of Leather, Paper and the like.
Inventor: FORSTER ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-11-09
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 24,289. Forster, A. Nov. 9. Paint vehicles; paints, materials for.-In a process for metallizing yarns, fabrics, or hosiery, made of textile fibres, and leather, oilcloth, paper, and the like, a mobile solution of nitro-cellulose in ethereal alcohol or other medium is thickened by the addition of water. Metallic powder is held in suspension in the liquid, which is then applied to the material to be treated. Or the liquid may be applied by itself, metallic powder being afterwards strewn over the surface, When the material is dry, a protective coating of solution of nitro-cellulose to which no water has been added may be applied.
Patent GB-190403594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Enamelled Metal Tablets or Plates for Facing Walls, Ceilings and the like.
Inventor: KIRK JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 3594. Kirk, J. H. Feb. 12 Plates.-Metal tablets or plates a, Fig. 6, for facing walls, ceilings, and the like are formed by bending two or more of the edges of metal blanks into semicircular flanges b for acting as keys when the tablets are placed upon a bed of cement &c. Fig. 8 shows one form of plate. The plates are coated or otherwise decorated with enamel, or enamelled patterns are stencilled on them. The plates may be applied to tiles.
Patent GB-190405086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements, in and relating to, Incandescent Gas Burners
Filed: 1904-03-01
Granted: 1905-03-01
Abstract: 5086. Lake, H. H., [Deutsche Gasgluh-Licht- Akt.-Ges.]. March 1. Incandescent gas lamps ; gas supply; flues; regenerative gas lamps.-In inverted lamps, the mixing-tube r widens from top to bottom in proportion to the expansion of the gas. The widening is preferably continuous, but may be stepwise as shown by the dotted lines. A sheet of wire gauze s, of such a size that the available gas passage is equal to the area of the tube r, is fixed in an expanded part t of the tube r to pre. vent the flame from flashing back. The mixture of air and gas is heated by the hot air and products of combustion which collect in the cap or flue f surrounding the mixing-tube, which cap may be provided with lateral openings.
Patent GB-190406598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Certain Kinds of Cord Fittings for Braces.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-03-18
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 6598. Evans, W., and Jackson, H. D., [trading as Evans & Son, T.]. March 18. Braces.-Pulley fittings, such as are shown in section in Fig. 3, for braces are made from a blank, Fig. 5. The part 17 between the slots 18 forms a spring against which a flap 2 bears, and serves to retain the cord in its place on the pulley. The flap can be turned up when it is required to remove the cord. Lugs 10, 11 are bent forwards so as to receive the pivots of the flap 2. The fitting is provided with a shackle 1 which engages with the webbing of the braces. In a modification, the lug. 10, 11 are placed somewhat higher up on the blank, and are bent downwards from the top part 4 instead of forwards as shown.
Patent GB-190407424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves for Automatic Fire Extinguishing Apparatus.
Inventor: MARSHALL WILLIAM AMBLER
Filed: 1904-03-29
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 7424. Marshall, W. A. March 29. Check valves; seats; spindles.-Relates to automatic fire-extinguishing apparatus and to means for preventing (1) closing of the dry-pipe valve owing to " water column," and (2) an alarm being sounded when " water hammer takes place. The spindle C, Fig. 1, of the dry-pipe valve A is guided in a cylinder D provided with a ball or other check valve F at the bottom below the lowest position of the spindle. When the valve has once opened, the water entering the bottom of the cylinder prevents re-seating. This water can be drained off by the pipe G. The spindle may have a flange L working in a groove J. The valve A', Fig. 2, which can be used alone or in the pipe below the valve A, sits obliquely on a seat K<1>, having a groove K<2> connected to a pipe M through which any leaking water can run away. " Water hammer " does not raise the valve far, but, on a sprinkler fusing, the .valve rising comes in contact with the wheel W and lifts the valve A<2> from its rounded seating N' on top of the pipe leading to the alarm.
Patent GB-190415764-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Fastening Devices for Papers, Envelopes, and the like.
Inventor: PANCOAST RICHARD MONTGOMERY
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 15,764. Pancoast, R. M. July 18, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Paper -fasteners; envelopes.-Fastening - devices for papers, envelopes, and the like are made from sheet metal or wire, suitably bent. One sheet metal form is shown in perspective in Fig. 3, and applied to the corner of sheets of paper in Fig. 4. The device consists of a back A provided with a tongue B, and having arms C projecting at either side. The arms C are bent forward obliquely from the back A, as shown in Fig. 3. To secure the sheets, the device is folded over at the bending zone F, on a level with the extremities of the depending portions of the arms C, to facilitate which the section of the metal is reduced at H, Fig. 3. The recesses H are made deeper near the top to ensure that bending shall take place as near the extremities of the arms C as the thickness of the papers will permit. In a modification, the section at the bending zone F is reduced by forming a hole in the centre of the back A. Another modification for securing the flaps of envelopes is shown in Figs. 13 and 14. The device is attached by passing the tongue through the back of the envelope and bending over the portion B, at the bending zone N. The extremity G of the tongue B may be bent forward to ensure close contact with the paper. In another modification, shown in Fig. 15, and specially adapted to securing sheets by the edge, bending at the required point is ensured by corrugating the metal above and below the bending zone F. The extremities of the device may be rectangular or pointed. The fastening- devices may be made of wire instead of sheet metal as described, one form being illustrated in Fig. 20. Bending at the required point is ensured by forming a loop K or by flattening a portion of the wire.
Patent GB-190418911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Apparatus for Holding Boots and Shoes during Cleaning and Polishing.
Inventor: WITHERINGTON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-09-01
Granted: 1905-09-01
Abstract: 18,911. Witherington, W. H. Sept. 1. Boots and shoes, cleaning and polishing.-The apparatus, shown in Figs. 1 and 3, for holding boots and shoes during cleaning, is provided with a base-plate 8 in which works a cranked rod with screwed ends secured by a clamp to a bench 5. The sole and heel are secured by pieces d, e, with upturned ends and with downturned abutments i,j, one of which is continued in an arm passing through a slot in the downward flange j on the other, and provided with an abutment m. A spiral spring between the abutment m and flange j tends to force the ends of the pieces d, e on to the boot or shoe. An arm may be provided for pulling the pieces c, e apart. In another form of fastening, an aperture in the flange forms a nut in which a screw, revolubly mounted on the flange i, works. The catches which hold the boot may be fastened in various ways, as by screwing to the base wings on the fixed piece e, or by a plate t lying over the movable piece d. The form shown in Fig. 5 is adapted to boots of varying lengths. One of the arms gripping the sole is an extension of the block y; the other is pivoted to this block, which slides on a square bar a and is fixed thereto by a screw. The apparatus may be supported on a bench, stand, or wall bracket, so as to be easily raised, lowered, or swung out of the way.
Patent GB-190423459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Clasps, or Fastening Devices for use in connection with Harness and for other similar purposes.
Inventor: NANDOR SINGER
Filed: 1904-10-31
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 23,459. Nandor, S. Oct. 31. Fastening.-A device for securing traces to splinter - bars &c. so that they can be readily removed, can also be attached to h a m e or breeching rings, and used for fastening hames and belts or bands generally. A bar d, connected to one side of the frame a by a ball-andsocket joint f, is formed in one with a plate e, and its free end is cup-shaped and has a slot h to enable it to pass over a stud i on the opposite side of the frame. The trace C is connected to the bar b, and, after passing round the splinter-bar l, is secured between the sides of the frame by fitting the bar d over the stud i and turning the plate e down on to the trace as shown. A cross-bar j keeps the trace in contact with the plate while the latter is being turned into the releasing position shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-190500566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Generators for Gas Motors.
Inventor: BARRIERE PROSPER
Filed: 1905-01-11
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 566. BarriÞre, P. Jan. 13, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Check valves.-A check valve J, employed in the exhaust passage of a gas engine, has a central perforation K to permit of a slow escape of the exhaust gases from the chamber A, B.
Patent GB-190502455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, a Process for Treating Bone
Inventor: HUNTER JOSEPH ROSS
Filed: 1905-02-07
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 2455. Hunter, J. R. Feb. 7. Conduits.-Relates to the preparation from bone of a new product, namely compressed or recombined fibrous ossein. The fibrous ossein is prepared as described in Specification No. 2441, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Cements &c.], but the bone may be shredded without first removing any or all of the foreign substances. The fibre may be then felted, woven, or compressed with or without agglutinants. The compressed material may be used for making conduits.
Patent GB-190504411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers
Inventor: NICOLL NICOL MAC
Filed: 1905-03-03
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 4411. MacNicoll, N. March 3. Steam receivers ; partitions, internal.-The spaces below the furnaces in which the low-lying water is usually dead is divided from the main water space of the boiler and utilized as a steam receiver. It is connected to the steam space by suitable pipes or passages. Fig. 3 shows the arrangement as applied to a marine boiler. By means of the plates d, d<1>, d<2>, the portion of the boiler below the furnaces a is formed into the steam space e, which may be connected by pipes g with the usual steam space or by a partition such as h. The dividing- plates may be in one piece or, as shown in Fig. 4, formed in segments capable of introduction through the man-hole t. In each case, the lower steam space from end to end of the boiler is transverse of the boiler between the curved surfaces.
Patent GB-190506465-A (GB)
Title: Improved Protective Hood for Grinding Discs and for similar Rotating Objects and Tools.
Filed: 1905-03-27
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 6465. Vereinigte Sehmirgel-und Maschinenfabriken Akt.-Ges., vorm. S. Oppenheim & Co. und Schlesinger & Co. March 28, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Guards for grinding-disks and other revolving objects and tools are formed of several superposed metal laminµ a. The guard is preferably made in two pieces held together by bolts b, the free ends having loops c fitting over bolts d on the pivoted arms f. Bolts e on the frame q serve to keep the guard in position. Corrugated laminµ may be used instead of plain ones as illustrated. When the diameter of the disk decreases, the guard may be made to fit closer by the bolts e being moved to holes k nearer the shaft of the disk. If necessary, one or more of the metal laminae may be removed to make the guard more pliable so that it may be fitted closer to the disk.
Patent GB-190508252-A (GB)
Title: Calendars
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1905-04-18
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 8252. Fairweather, W., [Brandt Cashier Co.]. April 18. Date indicators.-Marked tablets hang from a horizontal rod and are turned over the rod day by day. The tablets each have lugs resting op flanged disks 13 which are mounted on a horizontal rod 12 ; the disks may be attached to the rod, but preferably are free to turn. They may be spaced by sleeves 29. The indicator is changed by turning over the tablets, as shown in Fig. 7, and by using the backs, the date may be made visible from both sides at once. In this case, three groups may be used to show the day of the month, as in Fig. 7, instead of one or two. One 17 of these three bears " units " on both sides, and the other two 16, 161, "tens" on one side, the latter pair facing in opposite directiors. Advertisements or matter of art may be placed on the backs of the two " tens " groups, as. indicated. Several forms are described : in the first, the supporting-rod forms the lower side of a rectangular frame, the upper side being attached to a wall and the frame being hinged to it. In a second form, the rectangular frame is formed by bending the rod 12, and can be hung from a picture-moulding. A third modification has the rod 15 suppotted by pillars on a base, adapted to be placed on a double desk or counter, and in a rod is attached to a wall bracket as in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190509828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Purses and in the Method of Attaching the same to the Hand for Carrying Purposes.
Inventor: SKINNER MARY
Filed: 1905-05-10
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 9828. Skinner, M. May 10. Attaching articles to the person.-A purse is provided with means by which it may be attached to the hand. A wristband B, Figs. 1 and 2, is attached to the purse A by straps D, D<1>, which slide through the loops H, H<1> to permit adjustment, and the ends of which are formed into a finger loop E. The Provisional Specification states that the straps D, D<1> are attached to the body of the purse, and the loop E is formed by a separate strap. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 22,230, A.D. 1894, [Abridgment Class Fastenings, Dress].]
Patent GB-190510127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Trouser Presses and Stretchers.
Inventor: POTTER JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1905-05-15
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 10,127. Potter, J. H. May 15. Trouser presses ; trouser stretchers.- Relates to a trouser - stretching device applicable to a trouser press. Fig. 1 shows one end of a press. The trousers are held by clamping at one end of the boards, and before being clamped at the other are stretched by being passed over bars E, H. The ends of the bar E are bent over to enter bearings D, D' on the upper boards, and the ends of the bar H bent into similar bearings on the underside of the lower board. The trousers I, Fig. 3, are first passed as shown in dotted lines over the uplifted bar H and held by being passed under the bar E. The bar H is then forced down into the position shown in full lines, and the presser boards fully clamped down.
Patent GB-190514334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Supplying and Vaporizing Water for Gas Generators.
Inventor: ILLY ARMAND
Filed: 1905-07-11
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 14,334. Illy, A. July 11. Steam generation by gas-engine exhaust ; feedwater.-The exhaust of a gas engine is utilized for supplying steam to a suction gas generator. The exhaust pipe 1 is enclosed in a casing C, and carries cups 3 in which water is evaporated. Air entering the casing by the holes 5 is directed by the baffle 6 to the pipe 4 leading to the engine. The water is drawn into the chamber 9 from the tank 14 by the action of some of the exhaust gases in the ejector 7, the valve being closed by the partial vacuum and opening for the escape of the water. The water supply from the tank 14 may be controlled by pivot valves worked by the pressure of or the vacuum created by the exhaust gases. The quantity of steam supplied is proportional to the volume of exhaust from the engine.
Patent GB-190515853-A (GB)
Title: Recording Time Lock
Inventor: PHELPS EDWIN SANFORD
Filed: 1905-08-02
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 15,853. Phelps, E. S. Aug. 2. Locks, key.-Relates to improvements on the recording time l o c k described in Specifications No. 12,753, A.D. 1898, and No. 4566, A.D. 1905. The mechanism for indicating on the dial whether access has been had to the recording-mechanism by opening the door of the lock casing is arranged so as to give a distinguishing perforation on the dial. To the inside of the door 26, Fig. 3, is pivoted the spring catch 29 which is adapted, on the opening of the door, to take against the shoulder 36 of the hub 35 mounted in the casing, and thereby cause the crank 34 on the hub 35 to press against the arm 24, which actuates the recording-punch 17. Set-screws are provided for tho adjustment of the arm 24 and the hub 35 so that the extent of penetration of the recording-pin into the dial may be varied, and, owing to the taper of the pin, indicate whether the record was made by operating the lock or by opening the door of the casing. Improvements in the "night-check mechanism are also described. The lever 44 is fulcrumed on the pillar carrying the idler wheel 39, and is curved, as shown, to project into the path of the pin 45 on the dial plate 12. When in use, on the operation of the bolt, the disk 41 is acted on by the cam 46 so as to cause a slight rotation of the wheel 10 and recording-dial, and thus ensure two perforations being made for two operations in quick succession. During working hours, this mechanism is put out of action by means of the pin 45 coming in contact with the lever 44, and thereby moving the disk 41 out of the path of the cam 46.