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Patent GB-190416508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Connecting Draught Animals with the Poles of Road Vehicles
Inventor: MOSE MOURITZ JENSEN
Filed: 1904-07-26
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 16,508. Mose, M. J. July 26. Poles; harness attachments.-Consists of a triangular jointed framework, Fig. 1, for connecting the breast rings to the front end of the centre pole of a road vehicle. The frame is connected by the hooks d to the breast rings of the horses, and the ring c is passed over the end of the pole r, Fig. 2. This ring is capable of adjustment by means of the screw p. The shape of the bars a, b may be varied. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 12, the hooks d are adjustable on the screwed ends of the frame, and are closed by spring pins v. In the form shown in Fig. 13, the hook is replaced by a fork d' closed, after the insertion of the breast ring x, by means of a stop pin v. In another modification, chains are substituted for the bars b.
Patent GB-190416925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Brooms and Brushes.
Inventor: ROSEMAN SAMUEL GEORGE
Filed: 1904-08-02
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 16,925. Roseman, S. G. Aug. 2. Long-handled brooms; hair brushes; bristles, fixing; handles, fixing to stocks.-Brooms and brushes are made by securing bristles between three or more twisted wires and then bending the wires so as to form a frame of any desired shape and securing such frame to a handle. The fibres are first placed between the wires, which are then twisted upon each other so as to form a brush of circular form. A broom is shown in Fig. 2. The ends of the twisted wires are brought round and secured in the T-piece d by screwing in the handle c. The method of securing the wires may be varied. They may, for instance, be twisted at right-angles and be wedged by a handle in a plain ferrule. When the outer bristles become worn, the wires may be removed from the handle and turned over so as to make the unworn part the wearing surface. In the Provisional Specification, a method of fixing the wires in a frame is described, so that the wearing-surface can be varied by the use of a pawl-and-rachet or other arrangement. A hair or hand brush may be formed by coiling the twisted wires as shown in Fig. 5. The bristles on each side may be cut to different lengths.
Patent GB-190417712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers.
Inventor: NASH JOSEPH GEORGE
Filed: 1904-08-15
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 17,712. Nash, J. G. Aug. 15. Gas - producers. -Relates to the general construction of a gas-producer in which the use of scrubbers and purifiers is largely obviated, and the formation of caked masses is prevented. The coal or like fuel is fed at the top of the producer or at the zone of highest temperature, and the generation of gas is regulated by valves actuated by the dome of the gasometer. Coke or other fuel is supplied to a chamber A, having a grate A<2> and air inlets A<4>, and coal is fed by a screw conveyer C', driven by a ratchet shown in Fig. 2, the amount of feed being adjusted by altering the position of the arm D<4> in the slot D<3>. A poking-rod E for breaking-up any caked masses, is fitted in the ball of a ball-and-socket joint at the top of the chamber. A similar rod is fitted in the hopper G for supplying coal through the cylinder F to the zone of highest temperature in the chamber. This fuel may be discharged into the hopper by a screw conveyer H, also driven by a ratchet, and is forced through the cylinder by a hollow piston J, which is driven by an eccentric K<1> or by other means, and is provided with a poking- rod J<1> having a plate J<3> fitted upon the inner end of the piston. If coal be left at the end of the cylinder F, the coke formed may be dropped through the trap-door L' into the well A<3>, so that any steam generated passes into the chamber A. The gas passes through a flue B<1>, a coke chamber B, and a pipe M to the gasometer N. A cylinder P is connected to the pipe M, and any caked products accumulating at the end of the pipe may be raked into this cylinder by a poking-rod R. To regulate the generation of gas, a weight N<2> on the dome of the gasometer, is connected by cords to a valve A<5> controlling the blast through the inlet A<4>, and to a valve S<1> on a flue S connected to the pipe M, so that any surplus gas passes through this flue.
Patent GB-190424262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Forming Wire-drawing Dies.
Inventor: HORTON JAMES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-11-09
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 24,262. Norton, J. A. Nov. 9. Forging; reamering.- The smaller end of the conical hole in a new or a re-made wire-drawing die is enlarged to a standard size by a round or polygonal drift or reamer 14, the inclined sides of which are slightly concave as indicated. The die 13 is held by a spring arm 27, which has a convex boss to enter the hole in and to centre the die, on a support 12 mounted in a carrier 31 which can be quickly raised and lowered in the guides 32 by a cam 35 and a treadle. When the tool is operating, the carrier is in its highest position and the support is gradually raised in the carrier by a screw 40 and nut 41, the rotation of the latter being arrested, when the hole in the die 13 is of the required size, by means of a stop and a handle 43 which is adjustable around the nut 41. The tool 14 is mounted in a holder 16 which for reamering purposes is quickly rotated by a belt and for forging purposes is intermittently rotated in a carrier 19 which is reciprocated in guides 20 by an eccentric 23, or may be stationary for reamering purposes. The intermittent rotation of the holder 16 is effected by a ratchet-wheel 49 and a pawl 50 on a slide 51 provided with pins 52 to engage the block 22 on the eccentric 23 as it reciprocates horizontally in the crosshead 21 of the carrier 19.
Patent GB-190425943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Taps for Steam, Water, or Gas, or other Liquids or Fluids.
Inventor: BUTTERFIELD JOSEPH BOOTH
Filed: 1904-11-29
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 25,943. Butterfield, J. B. Nov. 29. Cooling plug cocks.-In the multiple-way plug cock shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the temperature of the cock is regulated and equalized by meansof anannular jacket chamber S which is supplied with the fluid from one of the inlets 0. The fluid enters the jacket S through the ports V, U in the plug and casing. Other inlets P, Q, say, are isolated from the chamber S by rings T around the inlets. In operation, for example, if the inlet 0 admits cold water, the chamber S, when this inlet is first used, will be filled and remain full of cold water ; if, then, the plug is turned to admit steam through the inlet P or Q, the cold water isolated in the jacket chamber S will prevent the casing from becoming suddenly overheated, and will obviate a sudden or unequal expansion or contraction. The plug has a tapered shoulder N retained in a correspondingly-shaped part of the casing by a spring W in a recess supported adjustably by a rod 1, as shown. The spindle H<1> passes out, through a stuffing-box, which is fitted with a gland J having a projection or flange J<1>, the gland being pressed down upon the packing by a cap K screwing on the outside of the box.
Patent GB-190500076-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for Writing in Two or More Colours applicable to the Oliver Typewriting Machine.
Inventor: DUNWOODIE JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-01-02
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 76. Dunwoodie, J. Jan. 2. Typewriters.- Relates to means for writing in two or more colours, or for obtaining maximum wear of the inking - ribbon in the Oliver typewriter. The forked ribbon carrier is made in two parts a,b, the part a sliding on the part b a n d secured in adjusted position by a pinching-screw d.
Patent GB-190508661-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Clarifying Juices in the Manufacture of Sugar.
Inventor: THOMAS RICHARD JOHN
Filed: 1905-04-22
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 8 6 6 1. Thomas, R. J., and Howe, W. F. S. April 22. Saccharine liquids, treating for purifying. The juices are submitted to electrolytic action while at the boiling temperature, in some cases while flowing through the vat. From superheaters, the juices pass to a vat A, Fig. 2, provided with insoluble electrodes C, D, preferably iron plates. Steam-pipes B maintain the juices at the boiling- point. When the tanks, which have a scum pipe E and an outlet F, are made of iron, they may constitute one electrode, preferably the negative. The steam-pipes may be similarly employed. In Fig. 4 the electrodes C, D are shown arranged as partitions, over and under which the juices flow. According to the Provisional Specification, carbon or platinum electrodes may be used, preferably of spiral or other form. One is arranged at the bottom and the other at the top of the juice when wooden vats are employed.
Patent GB-190511192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Construction of Concrete Columns and the like
Inventor: CHENOWETH ALEXANDER CRAWFORD
Filed: 1905-05-29
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 11,192. Chenoweth, A. C. May 29. Sleepers are formed by spreading cement or concrete A' on wire gauze A, one end of which is attached to a rod B provided with a crank b. Rods e may be attached to the netting and the whole is formed into a solid roll on turning the handle b. The cylinder so constructed may be placed in a mould and surrounded by concrete, pins being forced through the structure to form holes therein, or grooves may be formed during this process. Another method is to compress the structure into rectangular form.
Patent GB-190515033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Submarine Vessels.
Inventor: TRUSS THOMAS FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1905-07-21
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 15,033. Truss, T. F. J. July 21. Submarine vessels. - Chambers C, which can be transformed into water chambers, are arranged on each side of the vessel, and fitted with doors C<1>, C<2>, An emergency chamber D is in communication with the chamber C by means of the door D<1>. Lifesaving apparatus, compressed-air cylinders, and material for absorbing noxious gases, are fitted in the chamber D. The chamber C is normally filled with water. The emergency chamber D may be entered directly from the compartment B through a door similar to the door D<1>, but it is preferred only to enter through the chamber C. A valve E is fitted for filling the chamber C and can be operated from within the chambers C, D. A diver passes out on to the sea bottom through the door C<2>, and is supplied with air by pipes attached to the connexions F. In a modification, the chamber C is cylindrical and is entirely surrounded by the chamber D, which is of annular form. The openings into the chambers are arranged at intervals of ninety degrees.
Patent GB-190517376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shop Window and other Shop Fittings, applicable for Exhibiting Fruit and other Goods
Inventor: DOWD THOMAS
Filed: 1905-08-28
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 17,376. Dowd, T. Aug. 28. Window fittings for displaying fruit and the like consist of a metal frame A, of semicircular or other shape, provided on each side with sockets D, screwed to the frame. Wire supports G, H of suitable form, such as a ring with a bent stem, or a wire bent at right-angles, fit into the sockets. The frame may be made of T-iron, in which case the short flanges may be drilled to receive the wire supports, thus dispensing with the separate sockets. The frame may be supported from brackets, or may be provided with a base for attachment to a floor or counter, or it may be suspended from a ceiling.
Patent GB-190517933-A (GB)
Title: A New Method of Producing Vacua
Inventor: SODDY FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-09-05
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 17,933. Soddy, F. Sept. 5. Exhausting.-To obtain a high vacuum in an electric lamp bulb, X- ray bulb, or other vessel, the air, either previously to or during preliminary exhaustion, is displaced by a gas wbich is afterwards absorbed by heated calcium or an alloy of calcium with magnesium or other metal; such gases include oxygen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, water vapour, acetylene, ammonia, sulphur dioxide, and coal-gas. During the absorption, the vessel is-subjected to the same conditions of temperature as would occur in after use, thereby facilitating the complete absorption of occluded gases. In the form shown, the bulb A is first exhausted by means connected to the tube E, then supplied with oxygen, say, from a gas generator D, and again exhausted before the residual gas is absorbed by volatilizing calcium contained in an electrically-heated vessel C. Commercial calcium when heated in a vacuum gives off gases which are afterwards reabsorbed at a higher temperature, and such gases may be employed instead of gas from the generator D. A spectrum tube H is provided for determining by spectroscopic analysis the nature of the residual gases during exhaustion. Towards the end of the absorption, the temperature of the calcium is reduced to facilitate the absorption of dissociated hydrocarbons which may be present.
Patent GB-190521064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Alternating Current Electric Motors
Filed: 1905-10-17
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 21,064. British Thomson-Houston Co., Meyer, H. S., and Mossay, P. A. Oct. 17. Armatures; motors, controlling. -Relates to alternating-current induction motors of the type described in Specification No. 11,489, A.D. 1902, and consists in providing the rotor with an auxiliary squirrel-cage winding composed of bars of magnetic material, placed in slots or tunnels in inductive relation to the stator winding, the lowresistance copper winding being divided into sections which are successively connected in parallel with the squirrel-cage winding as the motor speeds up, by means of a suitable switch on the rotor shaft. The rotor laminations a, Fig. 1, are provided with slots of the form shown in Fig. 2, the upper part d being adapted to receive the copper winding e and the lower part g to receive the squirrel-cage winding, the bars h of which are riveted to the end flanges i which hold the laminations a together, or to short-circuiting rings of copper or other suitable material. The switch member l, which is permanently connected to the squirrel-cage winding through the rotor shaft and spider b, is provided with insulating-blocks m, m<1> adapted to co-operate with carbon tips j<l> on contacts j, which are connected to the copper winding. The insulating-blocks m, m<1> are of different lengths, so that, as the member l is moved along the shaft, the contacts connected to the different sections of the copper winding successively come in contact with the metal portion of the member l. To ensure good contact between the member l and the squirrel-cage winding, a split plug n on the rotor spider is adapted to engage in a socket o on the member l when the latter is moved into its first position. The Provisional Specification states that the contacts connected to the different sections of the low-resistance copper winding are arranged at different distances from the end of the shaft, and successively engage with carbon contacts on the sleeve l as it is moved along the shaft.
Patent GB-190522161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Projectiles and Torpedoes.
Inventor: NIEHOFF ERNEST
Filed: 1905-10-31
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 22,161. Niehoff, E. Oct. 31. Projectiles, ordnance; fuses for projecliles; torpedoes and explosive mines.-Projectiles for naval use, and torpedoes and mines, are provided with means for exploding the charge should the projectile &c. sink below a certain depth, the invention being shown as applied to a projectile. An air space 2 is provided with a valved outlet 5, and an inlet passage 17, closed while passing down the bore of the gun by a hinged plate 13 with side wings 12, pressed outwards by a spring 15. In the event of the projectile entering the water, the winged plate 13 prevents the ingress of water until the projectile is spent and begins to sink. When the pressure of the water becomes sufficiently great, the plunger 19 is pressed back and the water enters through the perforated walls of a casing 18 and ignites the water fuses 21, the air being expelled through the valve 5.
Patent GB-190523687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extension Ladder Fittings
Inventor: CHIPPENDALE JOHN
Filed: 1905-11-17
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 23,687. Chippendale, J., and Pearson, J. R. Nov. 17. Ladders.-Consists of fittings for extension ladders. Wrought - iron clips c, connected by cross-rods e, are pivoted at their lower ends to the bottom rung d of the upper or sliding ladder b and are provided at their upper ends with hooks f, adapted to engage one of the rungs g of the lower ladder a and thus retain the upper ladder b in extended position. A stud h limits the movement of the clips c when the ladder b is being extended, and one of the clips is provided with an operating- lever i. Guiding-clamps j are fixed near the top of the lower ladder a and are furnished with bolts k, one of which is preferably covered loosely with a piece of brass tubing to act as an antifriction roller. Wing-nuts l on the bolt k give additional means for securing the ladder b in extended position. Rollers n mounted on a crossbolt m facilitate the sliding of the ladder against a wall. Slightly modified forms of the clips c and clamps j are described.
Patent GB-190525284-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Tender for Locomotives
Inventor: SCHERER WILLIAM PETER
Filed: 1905-12-05
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 25,284. Scherer, W. P. Dec. 5. Locomotives.-The tender is fitted with means for shifting the coal forward, as it is used, within reach of the fireman. On the slanting rear wall 8, Fig 2, of the coal space is fitted a movable wall 11, Fig. 4, having hinged to it a vertical top wall 10, and being fitted, by slots and buttons 14, with a sliding lower plate 12. The movable wall is supported by shoulders 16, Fig. 6, on the top part 10 which rest on ledges 15 secured to the side walls 7, and is actuated by fluid pressure, preferably from the main air reservoir by one or more double-acting pistons 18, the hollow rods of which are secured to the upper wall 10, and convey the pressure by a cross-pipe 21 to a single-acting spring returned piston 23 which extends the lower sliding portion 12 of the wall. The cylinders are connected to the reservoir at their opposite ends by pipes 27, 28 fitted with valves within easy reach of the fireman. Wings 32 may be fitted, pivoted to the walls so that they can be turned back out of the way when not in use.
Patent GB-190601277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam Superheaters for Lancashire and Cornish Boilers.
Inventor: SUGDEN THOMAS
Filed: 1906-01-17
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 1277. Sugden, T. Jan. 17. Superheaters, steam.-In Cornish and Lancashire boilers, access is had to the superheater through a sloping passage B fitted with climbing irons or staples F. The passage is formed in the brickwork, and is closed at the top by a cover D. A brush or steam jet for cleaning the tubes is introduced through openings J fitted with covers K. The accompanying Figures were shown in the prior Specification No. 6758, A.D. 1905, but the subject-matter of the present invention was not described.
Patent GB-190605538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stringed Musical Instruments.
Inventor: MAYHEW CHRISTOPHER JOHN
Filed: 1906-03-07
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 5538. Mayhew, C. J. March 7. Instruments with sonorous strings.-An improvement in instruments of the type described in Specification No. 18,483, A.D. 1897, consists in mounting continuously-oscillated plectra on the rear ends of the keys. The key B, Fig. 3, is slotted at the rear end, the lower portion having hinged to it an upright holder F carrying the plectrum f. The distance between this and the string a can be regulated by means of a screw H. The holder F carries a wire staple g, which, when the key is depressed, engages in a slot c in a rail C, which is continuously reciprocated at rightangles to the strings by means of clock-work. A method of mounting the plectra is shown in Fig. 6. The piece F has hinged to its top end a small holder f<1>, carrying the plectrum f and held by springs f<3>. Fig. 5 shows an alternative method of oscillating the plectra, by means of an elliptical rotating shaft M acting on a projecting pin m carried by the holder F, the oscillating bar being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190605908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Separation of Solid Matters from Sewage and the like.
Filed: 1906-03-12
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 5908. Kremet, C., and Ges. f³r Abwõsserklõning March 12. Fats are removed as scum from sewage in apparatus similar to that described in Specifications No. 14,603, A.D. 1901, and No. 14,461, A.D. 1903. The sewage supplied to the tank 1, Fig. 3, passes through the perforated cover j and the screen e, and is directed upward by the projection k. A fatty scum forms under the roof f, and the liquid passes downwards and overflows by the channels d.
Patent GB-190608290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Shields for Bobbins, Spools, or the like.
Inventor: WALKER NORMAN DIXON
Filed: 1906-04-06
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 8290. Walker, N. D. April 6. Bobbins, spools, &c. -A shield A, stamped or otherwise formed from sheet metal, is provided, having holes D with turned-up edges D<1>. which are pressed into the wood. The outer edge B of the shield is turned up as shown, the top being preferably pressed into a groove B<1> in the bobbing The inner edge. C may also be turned up.
Patent GB-190609629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Dyeing and Secreting of Skins, Waste of Skins and Hair.
Inventor: PICHARD CHARLES
Filed: 1906-04-24
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 9629. Pitchard, C., and Pitchard, E. June 9, 1905, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Dyeing.-Skins and hair and waste thereof are dyed by spraying. The skins are pushed tail forward along a slope g until seized by rolls h, h', which pass them over a grid in a chamber b to other rolls i, i<1>, which seize them before they are released by the first rolls h, h<1> and pass them out of the chamber. A solution of the treating liquid is contained in a tank a and is injected into the skin as it passes through the chamber b by the action of compressed air, issuing from a pipe d, upon the liquid as it leaves a conduit c. The compressed air at the same time raises the hair, and the liquid is forced a varying depth into the hair by regulation of the air pressure by means of a cock (not shown). Any excess of liquid passes through the grid f, and is discharged by an inclined plane j into a groove k. Any injurious fumes are drawn off by a chimney e. On leaving the chamber b, the skins pass over a cylinder m, while the hair is brushed by a circular brush n, and then leave the machine. The machine is adapted for the treatment of hair separated from the skin or pieces, or waste or shavings of skins, by providing a feeding-device which pushes the hair or waste on to a suitable device in the chamber b which divides the mass. Such a device may consist of a toothed drum which draws the hair &c. from the feed and deposits it under the action of the spray on the floor of the chamber, whence it can be removed periodically by hand.