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Patent GB-190410320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Distillation of Whisky and Brandy.
Inventor: VIGNIER EVARISTE
Filed: 1904-05-05
Granted: 1905-05-05
Abstract: 10,320. Vignier, E. May 5. Distilling spirits.-The old form of still-head B is placed at one side of the apparatus and a new form of head D, containing a secondary still C, is used. A pipe D<1> communicates with the head B, and a pipe D' with a filter D<3> and a condenser D<5>. A pipe J<2> leads from the condenser D<5> to the secondary still C, which may communicate either with an analyser E and condenser C<4>, or a rectifying-column F and condenser H. If the distillation is performed in two operations, the old still-head D<1> is used, the feints arising at the beginning of the operation being led off by the pipe D' to a suitable feint receiver. If the distillation is performed in one operation, the outlet D' is closed, and the vapours, after being condensed in the condenser D<5>, are led into the secondary still C. The feints are, as before, removed by the pipe J<1>. The vapours arising from the still C are led to the condenser C<4>. At the close of the operation, however, they are passed through the rectifiers F to the condenser H. The rectified feints thus obtained are incorporated with the next charge.
Patent GB-190411798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Covers for Buckets or Pails and the like.
Inventor: ROSS JAMES
Filed: 1904-05-24
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 11,798. Ross, J. May 24. Buckets and pails.-Buckets and pails, including fire-buckets, are provided with covers which are turned out of the way automatically when the buckets are raised and tilted. The lid 21, Fig. 4, which is preferably formed with a flanged rim 22 to fit over the body of the bucket, is secured to the handle 23, the ends 25 of which carry projections engaging with slots 28 in pieces 27 fixed to the sides of the bucket. Fig. 11 shows an alternative construction, in which studs 26a, fixed to the sides of the bucket, engage with slots 24<a> formed in the handle.
Patent GB-190412894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Book Leaves and in the Method of Treating or Preparing the same.
Inventor: WINFIELD WILLIAM NELSON
Filed: 1904-06-07
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 12,894. Winfield, W. N., and Barker, J. June 7. Filing papers &c.-Relates to leaves for ledgers, binders, and other books, especially those having flexible or hinge sections to permit the leaves to lie flat when the book is opened. A section or strip of the leaf is thinned to form a flexible portion or hinge, as shown in Fig. 2. Instead of a broad strip being thinned, a series of narrow strips c, Fig. 7, may be thinned. The paper may be operated on before being cut into leaves k, Fig. 2. If the leaf is for a ledger, the post openings b may be cut simultaneously with the leaves. The thinning may be effected by grinding-rollers or other means, similar rollers with polishing-surfaces producing a smooth surface on the thinned part. Or the grinding and polishing may be effected simultaneously by an abrading-wheel. When the grinding or abrading wheels are used, they may be mounted above a table over which the paper is drawn by a pair of rollers.
Patent GB-190413404-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for use in Cleaning Windows
Inventor: MITCHELL MATTHEW
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 13,404. Mitchell, M., and Wormald, B. June 14. Mops and like cleansing- appliances for windows.- A window cleaner consists of a piece F of wood with a ferrule E attached to form a socket, in which the wash - leather P is placed and secured by means of a washer C and screws. A hole R is provided in the wood for attaching a handle.
Patent GB-190416279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Process of and Apparatus for Fire Polishing Glass.
Inventor: NOLAN CORNELIUS JAMES
Filed: 1904-07-22
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 16,279. Nolan, C. J. July 22. Impact wheels.- In a portable apparatus for firepolishing glass, the blank or article to be operated upon is supported on a plate D carried by a spindle E, which is rotated by an air blast from a nozzle G impinging on a wheel F.
Patent GB-190419832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Brakes and other Devices Operated Wholly or Partly by a Flexible Cord.
Inventor: OSMOND GEORGE ERNEST
Filed: 1904-09-14
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 19,832. Osmond, G. E. Sept. 14. Brakes ; handle bars.-An operating-device for brakes and other mechanisms which are actuated wholly or partly by flexible cords comprises, as applied to a bicycle brake, a tube or channel a fixed in the bracket b secured to the forward lug of the handle-bars c by a single bolt, and at the ends of the tube are jointed the hand-levers f. The joints are arranged so that the cords g, which are guided by the tubes h and fastened to the levers, are pulled when the levers are deflected, and struts e are provided to bear against the handlebars. Double hinges may be used to allow the cords to be pulled by deflecting the levers upwards or downwards. The joints may be replaced by the spring plates i, Fig. 4. Fig. 8 shows a clip p which may be used to fix the tube a to the handlebar stem. As shown in Fig. 5, the handle-bars themselves may be used as brake levers.
Patent GB-190420003-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Furnace for Subjecting Solid Materials to the Action of the Electric Arc.
Inventor: BIRKELAND KRISTIAN
Filed: 1904-09-16
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 20,003. Birkeland, K., and Eyde, S. Sept. 19, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Electric furnaces.-An arc furnace is constructed as shown in vertical section for the oxidation or reduction of solids such as ores, in powder or moulded into briquettes, with or without carbon. The furnace has two flat vertical walls 1, 2 at a short distance apart, and the arc is formed between two electrodes 7 which project horizontally or vertically between the walls, The electrodes may be of carbon or metal, and may be hollow to admit air, hydrogen, or other gas to the furnace. The arc is spread by the action of the field of a large electromagnet 10, 12, the pole-pieces of which carry curved iron arms 13. The solid material may be fed to the arc in a thin stream from a hopper 15 ; solid products fall into a space 19, while gases pass through conduits 17.
Patent GB-190420666-A (GB)
Title: Improved Attachments for Metal Cutting and Stamping Apparatus
Inventor: GARDNER GEORGE
Filed: 1904-09-26
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 20,666. Gardner, G. Sept. 26. Punching.-Machines for punching out discs for canisters and the like are provided with spacing- apparatus, means for cutting up the waste, and guards for the operator's fingers. A series of bars D, Fig. 1, with flanges E are adjustably secured on the machine table. The sheet of metal is of such a length that there is half a diameter of one blank in excess, and is passed along over the die C, its edge being retained under the flange of the uppermost guide-bar. A stop J with its edge in alignment with the edge of the die severs the sheet at this place, enabling it to be slid along until the stop contacts with the sheet on the opposite side of the hole. After every pass, the sheet is reversed end for end until there is only one row to be stamped, when the sheet is reversed top for bottom and placed against a shorter bar G ou the other side of the die. A stripper-finger M, Figs. 1 and 2, curved to allow the sheets to be readily introduced, prevents the sheet from rising with the punch and the operator's fingers from getting under the punch while feeding the sheet. Shearing.-The punch may be fitted with a scrap cutter K co-acting with a cutter (not shown) on the die, to cut up the waste as indicated in Fig. 8 and avoid the inconvenience of a straggling length.
Patent GB-190422001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Turbo-motors.
Inventor: LEMALE CHARLES
Filed: 1904-10-12
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 22,001. Lemale, C. Oct. 22, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas turbines.-An atomizer and igniter for turbines of the kind described in Specification No. 6422, A.D. 1903, is shown in Fig. 1. The air-supply chamber F contains a compound tube A having a channel b<1> through which the combustible fluid passes to backwardlydirected curved passages a' near the end of the tube through which it issues. An electric igniting-coil g is arranged at the end of the tube and is connected through the tube and through an insulated rod d in the tube to terminals. The coil is protected by a shield E.
Patent GB-190423163-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Nose Bag
Inventor: BARTHELS GEORGE
Filed: 1904-10-27
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 23,163. Barthels, G. Oct. 27. Nosebags and food-containers. - The fodder is contained in compartments at each side of the nosebag, and passes gradually to the open central part E from which the horse feeds. In making the bag, the end U -shaped pieces C are connected at their outside edges by a piece of material D, and at their inner side edges by pieces B in which are encased metal rods to give rigidity. The ends of the piece B extend over the side compartments to form flaps, which are secured over the head straps F by fastenings H.
Patent GB-190425389-A (GB)
Title: Pavements for Roads and other uses.
Inventor: NASH FREDERIC JAMES
Filed: 1904-11-22
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 25,389. Nash, F. J. Nov. 22. Stone-block, concrete, and asphalt paving.-The foundation of a road or other pavement consists of blocks of sand-lime brick, or of hard-burned or non-vitreous or devitrified brick, having vertical perforations of parallel or tapered form, as shown in Fig. 4. The blocks are preferably cemented together. On the blocks is placed a layer b, Fig. 1, of coarse broken pieces of sand brick mixed with cement to form a concrete ; or other form of concrete may be used. Superposed on this layer is a wearing-surface c of concrete or asphalt ; it may be composed of broken sand-lime brick and a cement with small pieces of refractory material such as trap rock. The intermediate layer may consist of sand, which, entering the perforations of the blocks, presents supporting-columns of an elastic and sound-deadening nature. Blocks of a similar kind may be employed as sleepers for rails, as shown in Fig. 5, the perforations i being filled with sand.
Patent GB-190425983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Bushes for the Bungs of Casks and Barrels.
Inventor: MILLS WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-11-29
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 25,983. Mills, W. Nov. 29. Bungs and bungholes. - Bunghole bushes are provided at their inner ends with a series of projections a, Fig. 2, or with three or more tooth - like members b, Fig. 4, to ensure a tighter joint and prevent the bung, which may be notched to receive the projections, from being driven bodily into the barrel.
Patent GB-190500315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Plates for Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1905-01-06
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 315. Thompson, W. P., [Pfl³ger Accumulatoren-Werke Akt.-Ges.]. Jan. 6. Secondary batteries. - Separate pieces a, Fig. 2, of active material are enclosed in perforated metal b, the edges of which are bent over into U-shaped pieces c on top of each section a. T- shaped pieces e are carried beneath the active material a in all sections but the last one, as shown. When the limbs d of the U-pieces c are bent inwards, the T-piece of the section above is tightly gripped, and the whole is united into a single electrode. Figs. 4 and 6 show an arrangement in which a single sheet of metal envelopes all the pieces a of active material, which are separated by double T-pieces. The parts are united, in this case, by expanding arcuate pieces e, Fig. 4, or annular pieces e, Fig. 6, into the flanges of the T-piece. A stout bar f, Fig. 2, united to the top piece a serves as a support for the electrode and also as the current conductor.
Patent GB-190500960-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Blowing Hollow Glass Bodies
Inventor: SIEVERT PAUL THEODOR
Filed: 1905-01-17
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 960. Sievert, P. T. Jan. 17. Blowing; drawing; moulding shaping.-Relates to the invention described in Specification No. 18,917, A.D. 1904. In order that the thickness of the hollow body produced may be uniform, the temperature of the middle of the cake of glass is arranged to be somewhat lower than that of the sides at the time of blowing. To accomplish this, the glass is cast in a mould a, Fig. 2, with a central raised part b, which causes the glass to be thinner and hence to cool quicker at the centre than at the sides. In the subsequent re-heating, this difference of temperature is to a great extent maintained. The same result may be effected by a suitable distribution of water cooling-coils in the base of the mould a. The form of mould shown in Fig. 4 is suitable for the production of baths, pipes, &c. by this process.
Patent GB-190504538-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Forming Flanges or Rims on Paper and like Boxes or on the Lids of Paper and like Boxes or Tubes.
Inventor: JAGENBERG EMIL
Filed: 1905-03-04
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 4538. Jagenberg, E. March 4. Stamping.- Flanges or rims are formed on p a p e r, cardboard, or like boxes or the lids of tubes or boxes by presses. On the shaft of the press is mounted a plunger a, Fig. 2, u n d e r which is a sliding carriage e with gripping-jaws s. The carriage is pushed from under the plunger by a lever operated by a cam on the shaft, and the lid f is put over the die k. The carriage is then drawn back by the spiral spring g and the plunger with the die h pushed down, thus causing the lower die k to enter the opening o, as in Fig. 3, against the action of the spring i. The edge l of the lid being supported on the sleeve p, it is unable to move down, and the lid is pressed into the shape shown in Fig. 5, the jaws s being pressed inwards against the action of the springs t, to hold the lid, by means of the bevelled mouth v of the die h. The cardboard may be previously moistened, and one or both of the dies may be heated.
Patent GB-190506913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Fender Curbs
Inventor: ADDICOTT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1905-04-01
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 6913. Addicott, B., and Holland, G., [trading as Addicott & Holland]. April 1. Fenders. -Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 25,707, A.D. 1902, in which the fronts of fenders are formed of drawn brass or other metal moulding,with a casing or cover for the underside. The castmetal back A, the moulded front B, and the vertical strengthening-web C are bolted or riveted to the metal strip E, while the cover strip D slides between the inturned flanges a', b<1> of the sides A, B and the vertical strip C, which thus forms a support against buckling. If necessary, the lower end of the strip C may be bent at right-angles to give a broader bearing- surface for the cover plate.
Patent GB-190513032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing and Developing Photographs on Silver Chloride Paper.
Inventor: MALLABAR HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1905-06-23
Granted: 1906-09-22
Abstract: 13,032. Mallabar, H. J. June 23. Developing; printing.-In a process of printing on silver-chloride paper, the paper is printed to about one-third the depth required for the ordinary gold process, and then developed in a solution containing a chemical such as a cyanide, sulphocyanide, or iodide. As soon as the free silver salt is washed out of the print, the silver is precipitated as an insoluble non-adhesive salt, instead of being reduced to the metallic state and deposited on the print, as is usual. A suitable developing solution contains pyrogallol (or metol, hydroquinone, &c.), an alkaline bichromate to increase the speed of development, an alkaline sulphocyanide, and citric acid or its equivalent to make the developer work evenly and to remove the bichromate stain. In developing silver-chloride emulsion, coated on post cards, a small quantity of a meta-bisulphite salt is added to the developing solution, to prevent the post card from staining on the back. The chemicals are formed into tablets, one containing the reducing-agent (4 grains), with or without a neutral substance such as milk sugar, and the other containing the bichromate (1/30 grain), sulphocyanide (“ grain), and citric acid (1 grain), with or without a neutral substance.
Patent GB-190513061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Miners' Safety Lamps
Inventor: PRESTWICH JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-06-24
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 13,061. Prestwich, J. June 24. Miners' safety lamps. - In lamps having two cylindrical glasses m, n, surrounding the flame, means is provided for securing them in position and for regulating the flame. On the base-plate a, Fig. 4, to which is attached the reservoir as described in Specifications No. 3785, A.D. 1893, and No. 3560, A.D. 1902, is placed a perforated plate g, which has a flange g<1> so that an air passage is left between the two plates a, g. On this plate g is placed a ring j of wire gauze between a flange a<1> on the base plate and a flange g<2> on the coverplate g. Asbestos rings k, l on the outer and inner edge support the glasses m, n. Above the glasses are placed other asbestos rings, k<1>, l<1>, Fig. 2, on which rests a perforated ring p to which the chimney q is attached, the base of the chimney projecting slightly into the glass n. The gauze top r is then placed over the chimney and enclosed by a shield t which is screwed on to the ring shown. The reservoir can then be screwed on to the baseplate a and the lamp locked in the manner described in Specification No. 3785, A.D. 1893. To regulate the flame, the cone v, Fig. 4, is made to screw into the plate g so that it can be raised and lowered.
Patent GB-190513560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Chains.
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 13,560. Westinghouse Brake Co., and Phillips, W July 1. Driving - chains. - In open-link roller chains having two-part pins, an inner sleeve or bush is interposed between the pins and roller, thus protecting the joint from dust and enabling the thrust exerted by the sprocket teeth to be directly transmitted by the same pair of links, at the same time avoiding any tendency of the parts of the joint to slide one upon the other. The bush is rigidly connected to one part of the joint and to the links. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the bush 5 is made up of a series of rings or washers which are secured to the pin 3 and thus also to the links 4. According to Fig. 4, the bush 5 is in one piece, and is secured in holes in the links 4 under pressure. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the bush 5 is incomplete. The pin 3 is made larger, so that its outer surface and the outer surface of the bush together form a bearing for the roller 7.
Patent GB-190516054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Filling and Stoppering Screw Stoppered Bottles, Parts of which are applicable for use in other Classes of Machines.
Inventor: BINNS PICKLES
Filed: 1905-08-05
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 16,054. Binns, P. Aug. 5. Lift valves.-Valves or plugs for use in bottlefilling machines are formed with tapering grooves or passages t, so that, as the valve is withdrawn from its seating, the liquid is caused to flow in full volume gradually.
Patent GB-190517049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Firegrates for Kilns, Ovens, and the like.
Inventor: SANSOM HERBERT WALTER
Filed: 1905-08-23
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 17,049. Sansom, H. W. Aug. 23. Kiln n furnaces ; fire-bars and grates; air supply, heating; d o o r s.-Furnaces of kilns for burning pipes, and of brick, pottery, and like kilns of the kind described in Specification No. 12,291, A.D. 1894, are provided with means for heating air in a hollow front and a hollow bridge, with a firing- door formed in two halves each operated by a chain or lever, and with a pivoted or sliding grate which is also formed hollow for heating the air supply. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the fire-bars are carried in a swing- ing frame 6, pivoted at 2 and provided at its lower part with a screw 13, which slides in a socket 14 and is arranged to adjust the position of the frame and the size of the fire by means of a nut 15. The top of the swinging frame is protected from dirt by means of a cover 4, and the firing-hole 21 is provided with a door formed of two parts 22, connected together by chains 23, which move the parts to or from each other to close or open the firing- hole. Air-heating spaces 9, 11 are formed as shown, the quantity of air admitted to the fire being regulated by doors 10, 12. A hollow front 17 may be hinged, sliding, or otherwise removable, and is fitted with a double hinged door 18 having a slide 19 for admitting air, which enters the kiln by an opening 20 near the top of the front. At the back of the furnace, an air-heating chamber 25 having an adjustable inlet 31 is formed between two walls 26, 27. These walls are strengthened by a partition and carried by a permanent arch 28 beneath which a renewable, perforated arch 29 is arranged. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the partition is dispensed with, the air inlet 31 is arranged differently, and the doors 22 to the firing-hole are actuated by levers 32<a>. In this form of furnace, there are two sets of fire-bars 33, 34, carried by frames 35. 36, respectively, the lower frame 36 being fitted to slide on bars 37, whilst the upper frame 35 slides on the frame 36. A sliding plate 41 is provided at the bottom of the grate, and beneath each set of fire-bars there is an air-heating chamber 38 fitted with an adjustable inlet 39.
Patent GB-190517925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Atmospheric Gas Burners for Cooking Apparatus
Inventor: COX GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1905-09-05
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 17,925. Cox, G. J. Sept. 5. Perforated tube and like multiple-jet burners. -The rotatable burner C of a grilling-stove has two different series of burner orifices; in the central set, the orifices are laterally closer together, but are placed nearer the ends of the diameters of the burner tube than are the orifices of the sets nearer the ends of the burner, so that, when the burner is rotated for use in boiling, the orifices at the ends are closed by sheet-metal yokes or clips D, which may be pressed down by the bars of the hot-plate or by the yokes F carrying the louvers or frets G.
Patent GB-190518521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Applying Glass and like Tiles to Walls.
Inventor: GORDON JOHN
Filed: 1905-09-13
Granted: 1906-10-13
Abstract: 18,521. Gordon, J. Sept. 13. Facing-tiles, glass. To produce an elastic backing, a glass tile is first coated with a liquid waterproof mixture composed of one part of spirit varnish or gold size and one part of japan. On this coating is spread a layer of powdered cork, ground leather, or the like, and the tile is heated to 200‹ F. until the mixture has hardened. Superfluous cork is removed, and a further coating of the waterproof mixture is applied, and then a layer of dry sand to form a key for cement. The tile is finally heated until the volatile constituents of the waterproof mixture have been driven off.
Patent GB-190521886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Pistons and Draw Stops of Organs.
Inventor: WALKER JAMES JOHN
Filed: 1905-10-27
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 21,886. Walker, J. J. Oct. 27. Organs.-The pistons a n d draw - stops are worked by rectangular, or approximately-r e c tangular motors 1, substantially in alinement with the draw-stops, and arranged in on e plane. When the motors 1 are operated by wind pressure, they are enclosed within the airtight chambers 3, but for suction working each motor is provided with a movable middle board to which the rod 9 is attached, the two ends of the motor being stationary.
Patent GB-190523609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motor Installations for Launches and other Vessels.
Inventor: TRUSS THOMAS FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1905-11-16
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 23,609. Truss, T. F. J. Nov. 16. Exhaust-silencers.-In motors for launches and other vessels, the combustion products are cooled by passing through a pipe a, which is partly beneath the boat and has a bend e in it which acts as an exhaust-silencer.