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Patent GB-190406409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Washing Machines.
Inventor: DAWSON GEORGE
Filed: 1904-03-16
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 6409. Dawson, G. March 16. Bottles, washing.-Bottle-washing machines of the type described in Specification No. 7549, A.D. 1900, are so made that the labels and like refuse are removed from the wash-water. To effect this, the brush B for cleaning the outside of the bottle is placed within a cylinder C, a space c<1> being left between the two. An opening a<2>, or more than one if desired, is made in the surrounding guard so that labels removed on thrusting the bottle into the brush B are carried through the usual holes in the brush cylinder and then through the openings a<2> on to the projections j<2> of the perforated plate J. From this plate, the labels are washed down the pipes K or down a hopper, and the water drains through to the wash-tank L. The apparatus may be fixed in an oblique or in a vertical position, as shown in Fig. 7, and a spiral or screw H mounted separately, or upon either the cylinder or the guard, may be placed in the space c<1> to act as a conveyer for the paper.
Patent GB-190410358-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction and Arrangement of Feed-heaters for Boilers.
Inventor: REED THOMAS ALFRED
Filed: 1904-05-05
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 10,358. Reed, T. A. May 5. Feedwater, heating.-The water is heated before and after its passage through the feedpump in chambers shown in Figs. 2 and 1 respectively. The chambers contain coiled tubes carrying live steam. Water enters the first heater, Fig. 2, through the side passage i, and the exit orifice k is connected to the feed-pump. On leaving the pump, it enters the second heater, Fig. 1, from which it passes, down the side passage f, to the boiler. The coils b, m in the chambers are connected by a tube d, which contains a valve o. The steam first enters the coils b, and perforations are made in the coils m to allow the condensed steam to mix with the feedwater. The entrance and exit orifices of both the heaters are arranged opposite to each other, so as to facilitate connection with the feed-pipe.
Patent GB-190412575-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Hatch Coamings of Sea-going Vessels.
Inventor: CARMICHAEL JOHN
Filed: 1904-06-03
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 12,575. Carmichael, J. June 3. Hatches.-The coamings a of hatches are flanged outwards at a<1> and inwards at a' so as to provide a good bearing-surface for the hatch cover b. The corners are strengthened and protected by covers or caps d, one of which is shown in detached plan view in Fig. 3. Fig. 5 shows a modified cap, of which one limb d<1>follows the contour of the flanged side-plate a<3>, while the other limb d<2> is recessed internally to receive the upper end of the flat end.plate a<4>.
Patent GB-190415837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for use in the Manufacture of Bread, Cakes and the like.
Inventor: BARRON ADOLPHUS
Filed: 1904-07-16
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 15,837. Barron, A., [trading as Barron & Co., A.]. July 16. Moving-container apparatus.-Dough &c. for making bread, cakes, &c., is mixed in a rotary container fitted internally with removable frames, and mounted in such a manner that it can be raised and lowered at one end to engage friction driving-gear and braking-mechanism respectively. The container C is supported by trunnions D', E<1> in bearings F, E<2>, of which the latter is eccentric and provided with a lever so that the container may be raised or lowered for the projecting rim E<3> to engage the friction driving-roll J or the brakes M. The end frames H are connected by bars H<1>, and are also held together by means of the caps H<2> on the trunnions D<1>, E<1>. Frames, such as A<1>, B<1>, Fig. 3, made up of bars A<2>, B<3>, are slipped into grooves c<3>, Fig. 1, or are held in place by strips.
Patent GB-190415953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Unions.
Inventor: LIENERT-MARKET EMIL
Filed: 1904-07-18
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 15,953. Market, E. Lienert-. July 18. Branches and mains, connecting; couplings, disconnectible.-In jointing branches and mains of drain pipes, so as to avoid a loss of head or fall, the part A of the main is provided with a trough or basin a, the circular aperture of which is in the plane of the axis of the main. Into this aperture is inserted the end of the rectangularly-bent nozzle B, the diameter of which is less than that of the aperture. The construction allows the pipe A to be rotated in the direction of the arrow f to meet the branch at any angle. In a modification, the trough a is also provided with a flange upon which the pipe B rests.
Patent GB-190423289-A (GB)
Title: Frame for Carriages, Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: LAZERGES LEON
Filed: 1904-10-28
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 23,289. Lazerges, L. Oct. 28, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Undercarriages.- A frame for carriages and other vehicles is composed of girders a, Fig. 1, and crossbars b, each formed of a metal plate folded on itself and having a cylindrical, square, or other shaped tubular head c, Fig. 2, the flat cheeks d being riveted or otherwise secured so as not to slide when the girder is subjected to torsion. The corners of the frame are connected by cramps e, Fig. 1, in the form of caps, or the like, and the whole is riveted, bolted, or soldered together. For fixing the cross-bars b, tongues f, Fig. 2, are formed on them by stamping or cutting, and the side cheeks are bent back square at g. The tongue fits over the tubular part, and the bent portions g against the cheeks, of the girder a. Gussets, stays, or other means may be used for joining the parts. The frame plates may be formed from tubes by passing them through a draw-plate. The side cheeks may also be folded back to give greater rigidity and to form wings to receive the mechanism or carriage fittings. Such wings may be strengthened by a sole-plate.
Patent GB-190424671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draft and Buffing Mechanism for Railway Carriages.
Inventor: WILLISON JOHN
Filed: 1904-11-14
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 24,671. Willison, J. Nov. 14. Buffers; draw-gear.-A combined centering buffer and draw-spring consists of two double springs, which always act together in compression. The retaining-plates c, c<1> of the front spring a abut on the draught-yoke b and sliding plate respectively, these being so mounted on the vehiele as to compress the forward springs for draught and buffing. Pivotally connected to the yoke is a bolt f, which carries the rear springs e, e' between follower plates g, g<1>. These respectively abut on the retaining-nut h and a sliding plate i, the front end of which bears on the forward plate c' of the spring a and so transmits buffing pressure to the rear springs. One or both springs may have a long inner coil, so mounted as to be in compression before the outer coil is compressed. Should the outer coil then acquire a permanent set, and so lose its initial action, the inner coil would still be active and the centering action retained.
Patent GB-190429221-A (GB)
Title: Improved Building Blocks.
Inventor: LUPSON GEORGE WALLACE
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 29,221. Lupson, G. W. Dec. 31. Building-blocks for ventilation have grooves H, Fig. 1, to receive grouting-material, and perforations B, which form continuous vertical channels in the walls, as shown in Fig. 4. Suitable air inlets and outlets and gratings are provided.
Patent GB-190429614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Nozzles and the like
Inventor: GEORGE WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 29,614. George, W. J. Dec. 31. Couplings, attaching pipes to.-A nozzle for connecting a rubber or like pipe to a tap &c. is formed with a tapered plug 1, having several parallel rabbets 4, which afford a firm hold for the tube 5.
Patent GB-190500012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Reading Machines used in connection with the Punching of Jacquard Cards.
Inventor: BIRKIN THOMAS STANLEY
Filed: 1905-01-02
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 12. Birkin, T. S., and Hind, J. Jan. 2. Cards, punching. - Relates to reading-machines used in connexion with the punching of jacquard cards. The slides or needles 1, connected by their hooked ends to the usual strings and ordinary or automatic punching- machines, fit through fixed sleys 2, 3 and a moving sley 4. During the forward reciprocation of the latter, springs 7 force forward the needles 1 until notches 6 thereon engage with the front fixed sley, where they are held. By the operation of keys 10, levers 17 are rocked, and certain of the lifters 8, which extend on both sides of the needles 1, are raised, and, by means of feet 11, raise corresponding needles 1, so that, on the return of the sley 4, some of the needles 1 are returned by their springs, the others remaining with their notches in the sley 3. The cards are then punched in the ordinary way, and the sley 4 is again moved forward in readiness for another selection. There are a lifter 8 for each needle 7 in the vertical rows, and two lifting-bars 9, each having pins 16 under alternate needles 1, for each vertical row of needles ; or each key 10 may control a group of needles 1. The lifters 8 are guided by sleys 12, 13, and are kept from turning by pins 14, which are passed through slots in the upper ends of the lifters and are held in position by holes in the sleys 2, 3 and a cap 15. When it is desired to punch repeats, the sley 4 is not moved to its extreme forward position.
Patent GB-190501606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Centrifugal Separators.
Inventor: SPOONER ARTHUR FREEMORE
Filed: 1905-01-26
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 1606. Spooner, A. F., [Aktiebolaget Separator]. Jan. 26. Cream-separators &c. - The superposed plates a in the drum of a centrifugal separator are vaulted or curved in such a way that the upper part of each plate makes a large angle, and the lower part a small angle, with the axis of the drum. It is stated to be advantageous to use very thin plates.
Patent GB-190503246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Multiple Stage Turbines.
Inventor: WINDHAUSEN FRANZ
Filed: 1905-02-16
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 3246. Windhausen, F. Feb. 18, 1904. [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Elastic-fluid turbines.-In order that a turbine may be driven efficiently at different speeds, it is provided with two or more sets of nozzles and guideblades which have different inclinations and are used alternatively. A parallel-flow turbine has one set of nozzles c<1>, Fig. 3, with a large angle of inclination for low speeds and another set b<1> with a small angle for high speeds, and their respective guide-blades c<2>, b<2> have corresponding inlet and outlet angles. Either set is used as required. A radial-flow turbine has outflow passages c<3>, Fig. 5, and inflow passages c<5> with different angles as described above, and the set not in use is cut out of action by valves l, m controlling the nozzles. The number of valves and guide-blades may be varied and other similar modifications may be made.
Patent GB-190508990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Piano-orchestrions.
Inventor: HOFMANN JULIUS CARL
Filed: 1905-04-28
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 8990. Hofmann, J. C. April 28. Automatic instruments.-In actions for automatic pianos, the stroke of the hammers, and thus the force of the blows, is controlled by levers operated by the tune-barrel. The raising of the dampers is similarly effected. The hammers c are carried by springs b on a bar a which rocks continuously during the operation of the instrument. Each hammer is controlled by a bent lever f, g with a hinged portion h, which is deflected from its normal position, indicated in dotted lines, by levers k and projections v on the tune-barrel. The parts f, g are always deflected to the same extent, but the motion of the hinged ends h is limited by a plate n pivoted at x and controlled by levers p, actuated by levers t from projections l of varying heights. The dampers s, carried by springs r on the levers g, are raised by means of the bar y, which is pivoted at its lower edge and is connected by a link to a lever similar to the lever p, also controlled from the tune-barrel.
Patent GB-190509115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Separators.
Inventor: BOEK NILS SVENSSON
Filed: 1905-05-01
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 9115. B÷k, N. S. May 9, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Cream separators &c. - The walls of the distributing- chanr.els around the axis of a machine are so supported as to minimize the strain brought against the adjacent separating- plates when the drum is rotated at a high velocity. The central pipe 4 is formed with projecting pieces 5 having enlarged ends 6, between which the outer walls 3 of the distributing-channels 2 are held. In the apparatus shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the pipe 4 is integral with the inlet pipe 1 and the sediment chamber 8. The walls 3 are inserted through the bottom of the drum, and are prevented from falling when in position by hooks 18. Apertures 15, 22 are formed in the outer sides of the channels 2. In a modification, Fig. 4, the walls 3 rest upon the top of the sediment chamber, and are held between the pieces 5 in the manner shown. A nut around the inlet pipe presses on their upper edges and retains them in position. Flanges 16, projecting into the outlet apertures 19, may be formed on the pipe 4. In the modification shown in Figs. 5 and 6, the central pipe 4 is integral with the sediment chamber 8 only, the inlet pipe 1 being formed in four parts each integral with one of the walls 3 of the distributing-channels. A nut 11 holds the four parts together, and a spring 20 presses them down upon the sediment chamber. As an additional support for the walls 3, a flanged projection 16 may be formed on the central pipe 4.
Patent GB-190512820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Level Regulators.
Inventor: BARKER GEORGE
Filed: 1905-06-21
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 1 2 , 8 2 0 . Barker, G., [Ferguson Co.]. June 21. Condensers, regulating water level in.-The steamcondensing tank 1 is placed in free communication with an auxiliary vessel 8, which contains a float 32 controlling respectively through the valves 13, 21 the cold water supplied to the tank by the pipe 3 and the steam working the pump 5 drawing water from the tank. The valves are preferably sliding valves, the spindles 14, 22 of which pass freely through holes in the block 25 and terminate in cross-pieces 28, 27. Springs 16, 23 press the valves on their seats when the cross-pieces are out of contact with the block. The upper communicating-pipe 10 between the vessels 1, 8 extends downwards into the latter vessel and has sloping perforations in its sides, as shown.
Patent GB-190514856-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Air Drying Apparatus
Inventor: COOKE ERNEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-07-19
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 14,856. Cooke, E. W., and Kelly, J. F. July 19. Weight water-wheels.- The buckets of the wheel are supplied with water from a pipe and thus rotate until each in turn comes when nearly empty in contact with a spring- actuated pivoted stop 14, which holds it until the weight of water accumulated in the next bucket bears it down.
Patent GB-190518003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Indicating the Magnitude of Torque or Turning Effort in Shafting.
Inventor: COLLIE JAMES HUNTER
Filed: 1905-09-06
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 18,003. Collie, J. H. Sept. 6. Dynamometers.-The torsion of a shaft between two points 2, Fig. 1, is determined by driving a countershaft 4, 4<1> by pulleys and chain gearing 7, as shown, the countershaft being divided at an intermediate point and screw-and-nut mechanism applied to indicate relative motion between the two ends. Fig. 2 shows the casing of the indicating- apparatus, with thrust bearings 9 for the ends 4, 4<1> of the countershaft, and a sleeve 13 which is moved axially by relative angular motion of these ends by reason of a sliding feathered engagement with the end 4<1> and a screwed engagement with the end 4. Between flanges on the sleeve is a split collar 15, the upper end of which passes through guides 20 and a groove on the underside of the rack 21, and is threaded to take a screwed spindle 27, which may be turned by a key to adjust the rack with respect to the collar extension. Any axial motion of the collar will thus rotate the pinion of the index hand 14, which moves over a scale of angles, of torques, or of alternative horsepowers for various speeds, the necessary experiments or calculations having been previously made. The indications may be increased by the use of a high velocity-ratio in the chain gearing, which has ordinary means for preventing back-lash ; a lubricating-system for the bearings and collar is also shown.
Patent GB-190518142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Winding Drums applicable for use in Working Grab-dredgers.
Inventor: RICHARDSON HAROLD
Filed: 1905-09-07
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 18,142. Richardson, H. Sept. 7. Winches; balancing- devices. - In spring winding-drums for use in working grabdredgers, the load is suspended from the drum C, which drives through the reducing- gearing a, a<1> a countershaft b, to which is attached one end of a spring d, in such a way that, during lowering of the load, the spring is wound up. In a modification, a double train of wheels is employed, the shaft b being in line with the drum shaft.
Patent GB-190518206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mechanical Players of Musical Instruments.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1905-09-08
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 18,206. Lake, W. E., [Aeolian Co.]. Sept. 8. Automatic instruments.-In a keyboard player, a knee-operated lever 42, for actuating a pedal 11 of the keyboard instrument being played, is mounted so that it can be swung loosely outwards, without actuating the pedal mechanism, into a position in which further angular movement causes the pedal to be depressed. The casing of the player has a recess into which the knee lever is swung when out of use, and a cover closes the recess. The head 41 of the lever 42 is cut away quadrantly and engages in its operative position with the pin 33. The toe portion 54 of the operating- mechanism is adjustable.
Patent GB-190521538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Formaldehyde Sulphoxylate.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1905-10-23
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 21,538. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Oct. 23. Formaldehydesulphoxylates. - Zinc formaldehydesulphoxylate is produced by heating neutral zinc or ammonium sulphite in the presence of formaldehyde. The product may be converted by ordinary means into the sodium salt.
Patent GB-190521561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Hydraulic Lifting and Lowering Appliances.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1905-10-23
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 21,561. Marks, G. C., [Nelson, J. W.]. Oct. 23. Lifting-jacks.- Relates to hydraulic jacks in which a separate pump bore and valve passage are formed in the end of the ram, the valves being adjustable by a key in the ram head and by the pump piston at the end of its stroke. Fig. 2 shows a single pump bore E formed in the piece D screwed into the end of the ram B and secured by the pin n. The pump bore communicates by a duct I with the valve passage H, the lower part of which is closed by a spring - pressed valve J, and the narrowed upper part of which is closed by the valve J<1>, which opens when the piston F is lifted so as to admit fluid to the pump bore. On the valves rest stems preferably of triangular section, the upper abutting against the valve-rod L, which passes into the head as shown in Fig. 1 and is adapted to be pressed down to open both valves or the upper valve only by means of a bent lever O carried on a screw plug N. In this works a central screw P which can be rotated by a key to one of three positions corresponding to which the valves are all seated, top open, and both open. In the last position the ram can be readily lifted. The pump-rod is actuated by the usual knuckle V on a cross-shaft T, and has attached to it a bracket Q adapted to engage a pin R on the valve spindle and so open the valves on depression of the pump handle below the normal pumping stroke. The valve-rod is held up by a spring S. A double pump bore may be formed in the cylinder piece D, and an extra piston, duct, and valve are provided as shown. Normally, each valve rests on the stem of the lower valve except when closed by the pressure from below in operating. To enable the ram to be used in an horizontal position, a packing-ring is placed in the upper end of the enlargement H<1> of the valve passage as indicated in dotted lines in Fig. 2, and the fluid is admitted by a lateral passage b communicating with a longitudinal groove on the side of the pump cylinder. For other positions in horizontal use, ducts d, Fig. 6, and f, Fig. 5, may be formed.
Patent GB-190601893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Changing the Speeds and or Reversing the Motion of Belt or Rope Driven Mechanism
Filed: 1906-01-25
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 1893. Buckton & Co., J., Wicksteed, J. H., and James, C. W. Jan. 25. Variable-speed and reversing gearing.-Relates to an arrangement for changing the speed and revers ing the motion of belt, rope, and chain driven mechanism by raising or lowering the pulleys to adjust the tension of the belts &c. In Figs. 1 and 2 are shown a series of pulleys or drums A', A', A<3>, mounted on arms B<1>, B<2>, B<3> pivoted about the shafts C<1> C<2>, C<3> and driven at various speeds through suitably-sized drums by motors H<1>, H<2>, H<6>. Each of the pulleys A' ... is adapted to drive the shaft F through the belts G<1> ... The ends of the arms B<1> ... are supported by rods L<1> ... which are actuated by cranks, cams, or eccentrics K' .. mounted on the shaft J, so that, by rotation of a wheel M, any one belt may be tightened and the remainder slackened to give a particular speed or a reversal. The arms BI ... may be pivoted about the same shaft, or arranged to point towards each other, as shown in Fig. 1<A>, a balance weight b <x> being provided in this case. The eccentric-rods L<1> ... used for raising and lowering the pulleys may be provided with a screwed adjustment l<3>, Fig. 1<c>, and the eccentrics, when used in pairs, may be balanced on either side of the eccentric shaft and, in further modifications, connected by a chain led over suitably - supported pulleys, or by a balance beam. Each pulley arm may also be actuated from the shaft J by a pair of toggle-arms. The mechanism is also described in connexion with a planing-machine. In this application, shown in Fig. 4, the rocking shaft J carries a pinion M<2> actuated by a curved or straight rack M' connected to the starting- handle M by the lever N<1> and rod N<2>. The shaft J is also adapted to be actuated, through the rack M, by some suitably-moving part of the machine the speed and direction of which are to be changed. The motor H<x> on the shaft E drives the pulleys A', A<2> mounted on the pivoted arms B<1>, B<2> through suitable spur gearing, and, in place of the stopped driving-pulley A<2>, a simple pulley with spur gearing as shown in Fig. 4<B> may be arranged above the driven shaft F. The gearing may also be arranged beneath the table.