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Patent GB-190414367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Aerial Machines.
Inventor: MUTTI ANTOINE
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 14,367. Mutti, A. June 25. AÙrial machines without aÙrostats.-The aÙrial machine has wings y, Fig. 1, which are acted upon by springs e in such a manner that the wings are normally lowered. The wings consist of rods which support vanes d, attached at one edge only. These vanes are placed longitudinally or transversely on the frame and are pressed open by light springs d<1>, Fig. 7. The wings are operated by cranks h, Fig. 3, slotted levers g, and connecting- rods f, which are fitted with springs f Fig. 7, to prevent shocks to the wings. The mechanism, aided by the springs e, gives the wings a downstroke quicker than their up-stroke. The wind cutters l<1>, Fig. 3, can be moved to any desired angle for steering. A sail m extending to the rear assists in keeping the machine horizontal. The axis z, Fig. 7, about which the wings move, can be tilted by means of teeth engaging a rack on the framework. The crank h is driven by treadles i, Fig. 3, or by a motor.
Patent GB-190414833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: DEPREZ MARCEL
Filed: 1904-07-01
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 14,833. Deprez, M., and Verney, J. July 1. Vertical boilers superheaters, steam ; steam separators.-A vertical multitubular boiler is constructed with an enlarged chamber at the top, in which is placed a steam separator or a superheater. In the modification shown in Fig. 1, a battery of smoke tubes c, which run up through the steam space, is enclosed by a jacket f which extends almost up to the normal water level. Holes f<1> in this partition serve to promote the water-circulation, the space below them forming a quiescent region for the deposition of sediment. In the lower part of the enlarged chamber b, another annular partition i, perforated at the bottom, is placed, and rests on the shoulder formed at the enlargement. The top of this partition extends above the water-line, and hence provides outside it a region of undisturbed water-surface. The upper part of the flue-tubes is surrounded by a jacket c\ and this in turn is partially enclosed by a perforated casing c<2>, the former being fitted internally with baffles t, Fig. 2, to lengthen the path of the steam, admitted This part of the boiler may be through the perforations in the casing, among the smoke tubes. This part of the boiler may be modified by causing the steam to pass downwards through tubes which surround the smoke tubes through the depth of the jacket c'. The steam then passes into one of two tubes c<3>, which fit loosely in the pieces b<2> and communicate, through cocks, directly with the steam-supply pipe or indirectly through a superheater or steam separator. By this means, any desired proportion of steam can be taken directly from the boiler. The superheater shown consists of flat boxes j placed in the uptake through which the steam is passed, which are fitted with internal partitions j I and strengthened by stay-tubes j<2>. A suitable separator to be employed instead of the above superheater is shown in section in Fig. 6. The steam enters a cylinderp, which is surrounded nearly throughout its length by a jacket q through which the furnace gases pass, beneath a substantially M-shaped baffle r arranged longitudinally, a perforated steam pipe s being placed above such baffle. The precipitated water returns to the boiler through the drain pipe u. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, the water is made to circulate from the interior outwards, instead of vice versÔ as in Fig. 1. The tubes in this form surround the jacket f<1>, which consists of a tubular body mounted on feet v<1>. The steam is collected in a central dome w, and priming is prevented by causing the steam to impinge on the upper ends of the smoke tubes by the action of the diaphragm x. The Provisional Specification states that the furnace described in Specificition No. 26,700, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Furnaces &c.], is particularly applicable to this generator.
Patent GB-190419974-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Carburetting Air and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: GORE JOHN
Filed: 1904-09-16
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 19,974. Gore, J. Sept. 16. Carburetting. - In a process for carburetting air, the air is compressed and submitted to a preliminary carburetting operation, and then carburetted to the extent required. Liquid hydrocarbon is contained in the tank a, provided with baffleplates a<1> and a well a' for drawing-off heavier oil, the air being forced by the pump b<1> along the pipe d into the top of the carburetting-chamber e. A reedle valve b<3> regulates the supply, and a spraying-device is used at the top of the top of the chamber e, which may consist of an upwardly"- projecting annular knife edge, or two or more iaipinging nozzles d<2>. To regulate the amount of spray produced, a tube f; adjustable by a rack and pinion, and provided with an enlarged head f<1>, is used. Perforated partitionse<1>, covered with porous material are placed in the bottom of the chamber, and liquid hydrocarbon is prevented from collecting by a pipe e<2> which returns it to the tank a. Air is partially carburetted and compressed in the tank g, enclosing a drum g<x> about which is wound a hollow coil g<1>, one end opening in the space outside the drum, the other end opening in the interior of the drum. The inner end of the drum is mounted on a hollow shaft h connecting the interior of the drum with the partitioned-off space g<7>. The tank g is partly filled with paraffin, and, on rotation of the coil, air is collected and hydrocarbon also picked up, the latter forcing the air finally out of the hollow shaft h, along the pipe i and into the carburetter, the carburetted air finally leaving by the pipe k. The compressor may be fitted with an arrangement for more highly carburetting the air in the preliminary stage, such as a perforated metallic cylinder l containing a solid hydrocarbon over which the paraffin washes during the rotation of the drum.
Patent GB-190420606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Scribbling and Carding Machines.
Inventor: SCARTH WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-09-24
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 20,606. Scarth, W., and Wainwright, K. Sept. 24. Carding-engines.-In double carding-engines, the intermediate doffers C are rotated in the direction indicated by the arrows, and are provided with a clearing-roller F, in addition to the usual clearing- roller E and with a cleaning-brush H. The swifts may also be provided with cleaning-brushes H<1> which are adapted to be brought into operation as desired. The doffers and angle strippers may be placed in adjustable bearings.
Patent GB-190420893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Re-setting Pins for Bowling Alleys.
Inventor: BACKUS JOHN CLAYTON
Filed: 1904-09-28
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 20,893. Backus, J. C., Hilton, R. W., and Gallup, F. D. Sept. 28. Slcittles.-Fig. 1 shows an appliance for re-setting skittles or pins, means being provided for accurately placing the pins, and for notifying by the ringing of an electric bell when this has been done. The pins 10 are placed upon a carrier 2, formed with a number of openings 3, Fig. 4, arranged in the same relation as the pins are to be placed on the alley. The pins are placed against blocks 4 adjacent to the holes 3, and are leant against the sides 5<b> of a frame 5 pivoted to the carrier 2, which is normally supported clear of the alley by means of ropes 13, 14. The ropes pass over pulleys supported from the ceiling, and are connected to a weight 11 of greater weight than the carrier and pins, the weight being guided by ways 12. The carrier is guided by tubular guides 8 and bars 9. The carrier, with the required number of pins on, is lowered by means of a cord 16 connected to the weight 11 ; when this has been done, the pins are delivered through the carrier by means of depending legs 18, protected by cushions 19. The legs 18 actuate the frame 5 and raise it relatively to the carrier 2, and thus cause the pins to assume a vertical position and to drop through the openings 3. The pins are guided to their proper positions over spots 21 by means of three guide-legs 20, pivoted to the carrier and acted on by springs 22, which normally hold the legs 20 inclined inwards, as shown in Fig. 4, but which are of a tension to permit the legs to move apart as the carrier is raised. Or, the springs may be dispensed with, the movement of the legs 20 being then limited by stops such as 23, Fig. 6. In this case, the legs are inclined inwards by means of depending links 26 pivoted to the lower ends of the legs. The movement of the links is regulated by stops 27. When the carrier is raised by releasing the cord 16, the legs 20 move apart by the action of gravity and allow the pins to remain on the alley in their correct position. The carrier is raised by the falling of the weight 11, which carries a spring-contact actuator 29 for completing the circuit to an electric bell 28 by moving a contact-piece 30, shaped like a bell-crank lever, against the action of a spring 57 which normally keeps the circuit closed. The piece 30 is connected to links 55. 56. As the weight 11 is raised, the actuator does not move the piece 30 because it is free to move about its pivot, but, when the weight is descending, the actuator is prevented from moving by a stop 52, and so it turns the lever piece 30 and completes the circuit. Several contact-makers may be arranged on the post 12, so that, if there are more'alleys than one, each alley may have a distinctive signal for indicating that the pins are set.
Patent GB-190423370-A (GB)
Filed: 1904-10-29
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 23,370. Hoffmann Manufacturing Co., and Mair, W. B. Oct. 29. Ball bearing; thrust and end-pressure bearings.- Relates to thrust bearings in which two or more rows of balls are employed. In Fig. 1, two rings of balls a, b are shown, the outer having twice as many balls as the inner. The balls run on tracks formed in a part c which may be divided similarly to the parts d, e. These parts abut and bear on an elastic metal ring j split at x. The ring has inclined faces to correspond with the inclined faces f, g of the rings d, e, the angles h, i determining the load transmitted from the shaft through the collar l and parts d, e which each set of balls shall carry. The load is distributed to two bearings which abut against two shoulders on a shaft by the arrangement shown in Fig. 2. The elastic ring j has inclined faces u, r<1> which correspond with the inclines of the housing p and the part q<1> of the lower bearing. The lower part q of the upper bearing rests on the projection s of the housing p, and both may have inclined faces r. The elastic ring, though preferably made in one piece cut through, may consist of a number of pieces, or its slots may be partly cut through its section, or it may be made up of a ring of balls.
Patent GB-190425331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treating the Contents of Electrolytic Cells
Inventor: HARGREAVES JAMES
Filed: 1904-11-22
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 25,331. Hargreaves, J. Nov. 22. Drawings to Specification. Chlorine.-In the electrolysis of brine in apparatus such as that described in Specification No. 18,937, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Electrolysis], alkaline bisulphates are added to the electrolyte in the anode chamber to decompose any chlorates or hypochlorites that may be formed there. Chlorine is evolved, and neutral sulphates are produced. Before running the electrolyte to waste, it is run into a vacuum chamber, instead of which, or in addition to which, the liquid may be heated by steam or otherwise ; or air may be blown through it. Most of the dissolved chlorine is thus extracted.
Patent GB-190426318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti-vibratory Lamp Attachments.
Inventor: SMITH WALTER PARKER
Filed: 1904-12-03
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 26,318. Smith, E. Dec. 3. Anti - vibration devices for incandescent gas lamps consist each of a sleeve E and a pad or pads D of resilient material fitted to nipples A, B for screwing on to the lamp and bracket respectively, and provided with a central gassupply tube C held by resilient rings F, G. The pads and sleeve may form a single piece, as in Fig. 2. The device is stiffened by pins joining the collars a' of the nipples.
Patent GB-190501875-A (GB)
Title: Means for Producing Coloured and Ornamental Light Effects in Fascias, Signs and the like
Inventor: MOWBRAY SYDNEY TABER
Filed: 1905-01-31
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 1875. Mowbray, S. T. Jan. 31. Advertising; signs.-Illuminated facias, signs, and the like are provided with means for giving a variable ornamental effect. Each facia &c. comprises an advertisement, either fixed or changeable, and perforated, or translucent, or transparent, and a sheet of fluted, corrugated, or like material, such as English crystal, arranged behind the advertisement and in front of an endless travelling band formed with coloured portions, stripes, or other ornamental devices, and illuminated from the front. The arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 5 comprises a fixed advertisement 2 and changeable advertisements 3 ... 8. The advertisement plates 3 ... 8 are secured to rings 16 mounted on rollers 42 and given a step-by-step movement, as shown in Fig. 5, by a hollow lever 39 carrying a pawl 40 to engage notches in the ring 16. The lever 39 is moved to and fro by means of a pin 38 on a wheel geared to the shaft of a motor 26, Fig. 1. Behind the advertisements when on view are sheets 9, 17 of fluted or similar glass, and behind these are ornamented bands 10, 18 mounted on rollers as shown and driven from the motor 26. Electric or other lights 15, 19 illuminate the bands but are prevented from shining on the advertisements by screens.
Patent GB-190504700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Light Counterweight Fittings.
Inventor: MCFARLANE JAMES
Filed: 1905-03-07
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 4700. McFarlane, J., and Watson, H. March 7. Electroliers. -The conductors are attached to the counterweight chains or cords, so as to avoid straining the con- .ductors. I n a n electrolier, the conductors a, Fig. 1, pass through a sleeve e attached by screws
Patent GB-190509888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governing Mechanism for Turbines.
Filed: 1905-05-10
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 9888. Warwick Machinery Co., [General Electric Co.]. May 10. Elastic-fluid turbines. -The nozzle valves of a steam turbine are actuated by means of governor transmitting-mechanism as shown in Fig. 3. The nozzle valves 29 have stems 5 of graduated length, adapted to be actuated by a pivoted lever 7 which is connected, when a hydraulic relay motor is used, by a forked link to the piston-rod of the relay piston 34. The piston is controlled by a piston valve 12, connected by rods 17 to the governor and regulating the supply of motor fluid to the relay piston. An alteration in the speed of the turbine causes the governor to alter the piston valve, and the piston adjusts the pivoted lever so as to open or close one or more of the nozzle valves. A followup device is formed by a rod 25, connected at one end to the valve lever and at the other end to a lever 23 pivoted near its centre and with its other end serving as a fulcrum for the lever 16 of the governor link-work. The fulcrum is varied in position by this device to re-set the valve and prevent fluctuations In a modification, instead of the valves being pressed down on to the valve lever by springs, they have collars 43, Fig. 4, in apertures in the valve lever, and the valve stems, provided with stops 46, are threaded through these collars. A multiple-stage turbine may have a relay cylinder 52, Fig. 5, containing a piston which is connected above to the lever 50 of the upper stage and connected below to the valve lever 51 of the lower stage, and additional stages may be similarly actuated. An unequal-armed lever may be interposed between the relay piston and valve lever to increase the movement. The valve nearest the fulcrum of the valve lever may be positively connected to the lever.
Patent GB-190514427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Conveyances, whether Self-propelled or otherwise
Inventor: SHAPLAND WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-07-13
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 14,427. Shapland, W. July 13. Stays.-Relates to that type of folding-frame for side cars, fore-cars, trailers, children's mail-carts and other light vehicles, whether self-propelled or otherwise, in which parallel side pieces and a centre piece are connected by transverse hinged rods, and particularly to means for locking such frames in the extended and contracted positions. The application to a side car is shown in Figs. 1 and 2, in which cross-bars C are hinged to side bars A and a centre piece B by screwed bolts a, b, Figs. 3 and 4, respectively. The inner ends of the bars C meet at c' but are cut away at c to allow of folding, and are further provided with notches c<2> with which engages the enlarged head d of a screwed bolt D thereby locking the parts in the open position. The entrance of the head d into these notches is facilitated by the conical portion d<1> of the bolt D, while the remaining part of the bolt is made small enough to allow of the cross-bars U being folded when the head d is completely raised. The bolt D is operated by a handle d<2> and is prevented from working loose by a spring E. Other notches such as c<3> may be provided so that the frame may be fixed in the contracted or intermediate positions. In order to prevent the frame from folding after the manner of a parallel ruler, the outer ends of the bars C are shaped as at c<4> and bear against abutments c<5> or screws b<2>. When more than one pair of cross-bars C are connected to the same centre-piece B, one pair may be provided with a locking-screw and the remainder geared together by segments C', Fig. 6, having their outer ends connected to the side frames A by knuckle joints a. In a modification, the bars C are held in position by a bridge-piece D', Fig. 8, operated by a wing- nut d<3>. The side frames may be hinged to one another at one or more places and made to open in the form of a V or double-V. The body, seats, &c. of the conveyance may be constructed in the same way and may be completed with folding leather or textile material.
Patent GB-190517679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Connecting Wires to Binding Posts in Electric Batteries
Inventor: MILLS WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-09-01
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 17,679. Mills, W. Sept. 1. Connexions for galvanic batteries used on motor cars and launches and in places subject to vibration are made with resilient washers which are compressed by the binding-screws when in use. A plate 7 is formed with an annular disk 9 and an integral or other flange 10, and a washer 11, Fig. 4, of rubber or other resilient material made with an annular enlargement 12<a> of the bore 12 is forced over the flange, which is then bent as shown. If desired, the disk may be slightly cupped as in Fig. 8. The conductor 6 is held by bending over the arms 8, Figs. 6 and 3, and should preferably be soldered to the plate 7.
Patent GB-190518311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve for use in Gas Regulators or Governors.
Inventor: BEARD ROBERT ROYON
Filed: 1905-09-11
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 18,311. Beard, R. R. Sept. 11. P r e s s u r e -regulating valves. - Valves in gasregulators with a diaphragm chamber or the like are made reversible so that the life of the valve is prolonged. In the Figure, F is the diaphragm chamber and A the inlet for the gas. The valve C is controlled by a spring G and diaphragm-actuated mechanism E. Both ends of the valve proper are of similar construction, and a protecting cap D, with a flange upon which the spring takes a bearing, covers the end remote from the valve seat. On the face becoming worn, the plug C is reversed and the other end utilized as a valve face. The face of the valve may be flat, as shown,' conical, or any other shape to which the invention is applicable.
Patent GB-190519621-A (GB)
Title: Tires for Wheels of Vehicles.
Filed: 1905-09-28
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 19,621. Soc. Anon. des Etablissements Falconnot-Perodeaud. Aug. 25, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; jelloes or rims.-Relates to means for attaching india-rubber tyres, vulcanized to steel rims, to the wheels of heavy vehicles such as automobiles. The U-shaped ring b surrounding the felloe a forms a seating for wooden blocks e arranged with the grain perpendicular to the plane of the wheel. A second band d carrying a rubber tyre p is forced over the wooden blocks by hydraulic or other pressure, and is laterally secured by transverse bolts and nuts g passing through angle-plates f which are riveted to the band d. In wheels fitted with twin tyres, transverse tenons i are attached to each tyre and are arranged to slide under the other, so that, by striking 'the ends i<1> of the tenons with a suitable tool, either tyre may be removed independently of the other.
Patent GB-190522185-A (GB)
Title: A Device or Apparatus to be Affixed to Glass Fronts of Clocks, or Similar Objects, for Indicating when Certain Periods of Time have Elapsed, or for like purposes.
Inventor: SAMUEL HARRY ERNEST
Filed: 1905-10-31
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 22,185. Samuel, H. E. Oct. 31. Hands.-A stationary hand for distinguishing a special time on the dial of a clock is provided as an easily attachable and detachable appliance by putting it upon a concave or flat sucker a which adheres to the glass or crystal covering the dial.
Patent GB-190523602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Railway Points and Switches.
Inventor: KYLE PRESTON
Filed: 1905-11-16
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 23,602. Kyle, P., and Cress, J. R. Nov. 17, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Points and switches; crossings.-Relates to switch frogs used in connexion with railway points for avoiding a break in the main line at the point where the siding or branch line crosses it. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the frog in operative position, the inoperative position being shown in broken lines, and Fig. 2 a sectional view taken on the line 2-2, Fig. 1. The rail B<1> is gradually elevated so as to be considerably higher than the main rail A, and its tread portion is cut away at the point where it crosses. The frog consists of a block C<1>, secured in the angle formed by the junction of the rails, its upper surface being flush with the top of the rail A, and a plate C<2> pivoted to the block C' and adapted to slide thereon so that the flange portion C<3> can be moved into the gap in the rail B<1>. When in operative position, the plate C' is locked by the hook C<b> engaging in the recess C<a> formed in the block C<1>. The plate C<2> and the points are operated simultaneously by means of the bell-crank levers and rods, shown in Fig. 1, from the switch lever D.