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Patent GB-190305798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Generating Apparatus or Gas-producers.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-03-12
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 5798. Thompson, W. P., [Schweizerische Lokomotiv und Maschinenfabrik]. March 12. Gas-producers.-In an apparatus G for generating gas for use in motors, the air supply is warmed and the steam generated, by the producer gas in its passage to the scrubber S. The steam is generated in an annular casing V to which water is supplied through a tube 21 from a tank W. The air enters a heating-chamber L, and passes along with the steam to a passage 3, the communication between which and a chamber 5 below the grate R is controlled by a valve 4. Air is also introduced by a blower 23. The passage of the gases from the producer through a passage 6 to a chimney 8 or a passage 9, surrounding the conduit 3 and leading to the scrubber, is controlled by a valve U. The supply of water is controlled by a valve 19 connected to a piston or diaphragm 16 operated by the varying pressure in the outlet 14 to the engine. Water is supplied to the tank W by a pipe 20, and overflows through a pipe 22.
Patent GB-190307112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window-shade Hangers.
Inventor: BOYCE MARKLAND HOWARD
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 7112. Boyce, M. H., and McClintock, R. March 27. Window blinds.-A vertically-adjustable windowshade hanger is shown in Fig. 1. The shade roller is carried by brackets a, a<1>, which are connected by a rod g and suspended by a cord l. The rod g is secured in sockets c, Fig. 3, by nails or screws passed through tangs d. The cord l is passed across through apertures b, b<1> in the brackets, the end l<1> is passed through eyes j, j<1> secured to the upper stile i, the end l<2> is passed through the eye j<1>, and the two ends are knotted together at l<2> so as to leave an end l<4> adjustable through a catch m. The knot l<3> serves as a stop.
Patent GB-190308190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Metal Moulds for Casting.
Inventor: CLARKE WILLIAM SILVESTER
Filed: 1903-04-08
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 8190. Clarke, W. S. April 8. Moulding.-Bedstead and other joints are produced by a repetition method from metal moulds. In the case of bedsteads, a socket, Fig. 1, is first prepared, and one or more spigots B, Fig. 2, are cast from it. The spigots B are then used for casting sockets, some for actual use, and others for use as moulds. The sockets thus cast are separated from the spigots as soon as set, so that on cooling they become slightly contracted. The moulds thus formed are used to cast the spigots for actual use. When a very large number of identical joints are required, the process may be carried a stage further.
Patent GB-190318741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crochetwork Buttons.
Inventor: KALLIWODA IRENE
Filed: 1903-08-31
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 18,741. Kalliwoda, [nÚe Von Halden], I. Aug. 31. Crochet-work.-The stitches of a crochet-work button, made of cotton, silk, &c., for light articles of clothing are so formed that the buttom is sumciently stiff without any wire or other stiffening- piece. The central part of the button, within the circle b, is made in any desired manner. In making the outer parts, a special form of stitch is employed, and these parts are tightly drawn together by means of short close stitches worked on the back of the button. To form the special stitch, the crochet-hook, which is projecting through the last stitch d, Fig. 1, just formed, is passed through the stitch f of the middle part of the button which has been completed, and the thread is drawn through the stitch f to form the loop e. The special stitch is completed by drawing the loop e through the loop d. Figs. 3 and 4 show finished buttons, the button shown in Fig. 4 being made larger than that shown in Fig. 3 by working on additional rows of the special stitch, and drawing them together by an extra row n of short close stitches.
Patent GB-190404138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Telphers.
Filed: 1904-02-18
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 4138. Siemens Bros. & Co., [United Telpherage Co.]. Feb. 18. Electric locomotives.-Relates to overhead electric carriers commonly known as telphers, and comprises arrangements for facilitating the handling and carrying of various kinds of goods. The telpher motor A, which runs on the rail B and is supplied with current through the trolley arm C and wire D, is connected by links or bars F with a supporting trailer E. Depending from the telpher and trailer are hangers G supporting a bar H, from which is suspended the electric or other hoisting-apparatus I. The bar H also carries leading blocks or pulleys J over which the hoisting rope or ropes run to the buckets or other load K. By this arrangement, the weight is distributed over the different parts. To enable long loads, such as lumber, wood logs, &c., to be carried, long bars H having double suspension tackle are used, as shown in Fig. 4. The motorman's cab L fitted with a controller M may be applied to the bar H. The hangers G may be curved to form angle-levers and be connected to the bars H by vertical pivots, to facilitate rounding curves.
Patent GB-190404612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Toys.
Inventor: HEFTLER PHILIPP
Filed: 1904-02-24
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4612. Heftler, P., and Storch, E. Feb. 24. Toy animals; toy balloons; dolls; balls; toy vases.-Relates to the construction of articles forming or representing balls, fruits, balloons, vases, animals, or the like. They consist of a folding flexible material mounted on stiff supports which are hinged together and also joined by an elastic connection, which, when the supports are released, causes them to open and makes the articles assume the required shape. The application is shown in Figs. 1 and 2 to a toy which, when unfolded, represents a bird. The flexible material in this case consists of some substance such as tissue paper, the layers of which are united at intervals so as to present a honeycomb structure. The flexible material is placed between folding members 1, 2, which, when closed, may be secured by an envelope or card 6, Fig. 1, or by any suitable clamp. Dovetail projections 4 on the members 1, 2 are embraced by an elastic band 5, which tends to cause the members to fly apart into the position shown in Fig. 2; the parts assume this position when the clamp is removed. The invention may be applied to Chinese lanterns, or other articles of accordion-like structure. A tab 7 is provided for drawing the toy from an envelope. Articles made as above may be used for advertising.
Patent GB-190406635-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Kiln for Burning Cement or Reducing or Calcining Ores.
Inventor: GROENDAL GUSTAF
Filed: 1904-03-18
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 6635. Gr÷ndal, G. March 18. Cement, metallurgical, &c. furnaces. -Relates to a kiln or furnaces for burning cement, producing i r o n sponge, calcining or roasting ores, and for other purposes. The material, preferably in powdered form, passes from the opening q over the inverted angle-irons h to the bottom of the furnace f, where it meets with a delivery device, which may consist of the arrangement of shutters and rollers described in Specification No. 6283, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Iron &c]. It then passes through a conveyer o to the inclined rotating kiln a, which leads into the upper part of the shaft g. Air or combustible gas, supplied under pressure from the pipe r, passes to and fro over the roasted cement &c. up the shaft g, which has angle-irons h, and plates j, between the double walls similarly to the furnace f. It meets at s air or combustible gas supplied from the opening t, and the mixture passes into the cylinder a, where it burns. The products, in passing to and fro over the raw material to the turnace chimney, warm the material and deposit any dust that may be carried over. The joiuts between the cylinder and fixed walls may be covered by a corrugated sheet-iron packing- ring-, as shown at y. The flame is adapted for oxidation, reduction, or neutrality by regulating the mixture of air and gas.
Patent GB-190407390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and, relating to Bins or Silos for Grain Seed and the like.
Inventor: REDLER DANIEL BOLTON
Filed: 1904-03-28
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 7390. Radler, D. B., and Crocker, H. P. March 28. Grain bins and silos.-Bins or silos for grain, seed, and the like, are constructed so that the material is discharged from the bin in approximately the same order as it entered. An obstruction is placed in the discharge hopper of the bin or silo and rests on cross-girders, the grain escaping through the space between the obstruction and the walls of the hopper. Figs. 1 and 2 show a horizontal plate e, and a pointed obstruction g, respectively, arranged at the top of the hopper b, the grain &c. escaping through the spaces f. Fig. 3 shows the obstruction h similar in shape to the sides of the hopper b and provided at the bottom with a valve k, which automatically releases the contents of the inner hopper h after the escape of the main bulk of the grain in the bin. The valve k may consist of a piece of belting, fastened at one end to one side of the hopper h and at the other end to a cord m which runs over a pulley at the top edge of the bin and carries a counterweight. Fig. 12 shows two obstructions g, h arranged inside the hopper b. The discharge hopper of the bin or silo is preferably formed with its sides sloping at about 45‹.
Patent GB-190410346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Stretching Wire Cloth on Door and Window Frames.
Inventor: HOFFMAN WILLIAM AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1904-05-05
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 10,346. Hoffman, W. A., and Gosch, G. May 5. Wire fabrics; strainers.-Consists in a machine for stretching wire cloth on screen-door or window frames. The cloth in a roll 7 is mounted on a bar 6 supported at the end of the frame of the machine, and is drawn out flat and fastened on the door or other frame 22. The fabric is then held in the clamping-device 8, 9 by turning the cam-levers 10 so that the bars 8, 9, which are normally sprung apart and have rubber or other clamping-faces, are forced together. The broad end 20 of a longitudinally-displaceable bar 18 beneath the bed 1 has a bent-up part, which rises above the table, so that, on the bar 24 being turned, the bent-up end engages with the frame 22 and forces it away from the clamping-device, thus stretching the fabric. The bar 24 can be operated from either side of the table, and is held, when required, by a dog 25, which may be disengaged from the other side of the table by means of a rod 26.
Patent GB-190411156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Electric Cables
Inventor: BEAVER CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1904-05-14
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 11,156. Beaver, C. J., and Claremont, E. A. May 14. Cables.-While stranding electric cables, a tape of Chatterton's or other suitable plastic compound is laid on each layer of strands so as to be squeezed into the interstices of the strands by the succeeding layer.
Patent GB-190413111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cutting Tubes for Chip Boxes, and other Articles,
Inventor: MAHER CHARLES
Filed: 1904-06-10
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 13,111. Maher, C., and Moore, E. G. June 10. Cutting - up and slicing.- Relates to a machine for cutting and slicing the sides and the rims of the lids of chip boxes from tubes. On the revolving table 6 are a number of pillars 21, on which the tubes to be cut are placed. In a part of its course, each pillar expands to grip the tube, and at the same time rotates, carrying the tube against a number of fixed cutters 33. The tube then contracts, enabling the cut rings to be removed. The table 6 is mounted on the spindle 4, which is driven by worm gearing actuated by the belt 9 from the driving-shaft 11, and is provided with a clutch operated by the handle 14 and rod 13. The endless rope 17, passing over pulleys 16, 18 and guide-pulleys 19, engages the wheels 20 on the spindles 22 of the pillars 21, and provides the rotation of the pillars. Each spindle 22 has a tapered upper end, surrounded by a split sleeve preferably of hard brass, which is again surrounded by an outer sleeve 25 of boxwood or other material, divided vertically into three parts and held on the inner sleeve by rubber bands lying in grooves. The sleeves are further secured together by pins to ensure the rotation of the outer sleeve. The pillars run on ball bearings. The end 28 of each spindle 22 is pressed downwards by the spring 29, and engages the cam-race 30, which raises the spindle to collapse the pillar during part of its course. The knife-holders 32 are clamped to the platform 31, and are adjusted by vertical and horizontal screws 34, 35. The pulley 18 is mounted on a spindle 37 carried by the arm 38, the elbow 39 of which supports the weight 40. This arrangement keeps the tension of the rope 17 uniform. The pulley 18 is capable of slight side motion on its spindle.
Patent GB-190414052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tinning Machines
Inventor: DAVIES SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-06-21
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 14,052. Davies, S., and Gibbins, T. June 21. Pulleys and driving- drums variable - speed gearing.-A variable-speed pulley for use with tinning - machinery consists of a chuck disc provided with slots in which are mounted brackets 7. The brackets are adapted to take a number of different sized metallic bands 8, and can be adjusted by means of a hand-wheel 9 and links 10.
Patent GB-190420165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Superheaters.
Inventor: SCHMIDT WILHELM
Filed: 1904-09-19
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 20,165. Schmidt, W. Sept. 19. Superheaters, steam.-A number of tubes opening at the top into receiving and collecting chambers and surrounded at their lower ends by furnace gases are divided longitudinally by internal non- conducting partitions. In Fig. 1, hollow partitions q are shown placed transversely in the superheating- tubes c. Steam enters through the chamber f and, passing down one side of the partitions and up the other, escapes by the chamber g to the outlet d. The partitions may be cylindrical, as shown in Fig. 3. The space between the casings of the partitions may be filled with non-conducting material, or the whole partition may be made of such material.
Patent GB-190420978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Handles for Burial Caskets, Coffins and the like.
Inventor: BLESCH CHARLES
Filed: 1904-09-29
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 20,978. Blesch, C. Sept. 29. Making handles for furniture &c.-A soft-metal plate 1 forming part of a handle for a coffin or the like is cast with a hard-metal reinforcement 12 with projections to receive screws connecting the plate to the coffin. A soft-metal cap 8 is attached to the plate 1 by screws. A pivotal part 10 of the ring 11 passes through a downwardly-inclined slot in the reinforcement, which thus takes the weight of the coffin. The ring 11 is made by casting soft metal round a bard-metal ring 10, a part being left exposed on which the ring pivots.
Patent GB-190421533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crank Axle Lathes.
Inventor: BOGERT JOHN LAWRENCE
Filed: 1904-10-07
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 21,533. Bogert, J. L. Oct. 7. Lathes; faceplates; lathe drivers or carriers; tools.-Relates to means for turning the cheeks, pins, and journals of crank shafts. A double-ended lathe has its spindles driven from pinions on a driving-shaft 7, Fig. 1, the p i n i o n driving the head stock 3 being mounted on a bush feathered to slide along the shaft to allow the distance apart of the headstocks to be adjusted. The shaft to be turned is held at its ends in split clamps 21<c>, Fig. 2, mounted on members 21 pivoted to faceplates 22. Clamping- slots 21<d> and register pins 26 provide for concentric or eccentric setting of the clamps. Saddles 30, 30<a> each carry a pair of cross-slides simultaneously and equally advanced towards the work by a right and left handed screw driven in the usual way from a cross-shaft geared to the spindle at 39. The slides are formed with a narrow side for supporting the tool, tools, or steady rests which can enter freely between the cheeks of a crank ; the remainder of the slide is hollowed out to leave room for the sweep of the cranks during revolution. A tool for turning the sides of the cheeks at the same time as a pin has a number of stepped cutting-edges on three sides, adapted to come successively into operation as the slide advances. By arranging the tools in one or more pairs on opposite slides, the work is well supported under heavy cuts. In a modification, one of the spindles is enlarged in diameter and reduced in length and provided with an opening to allow the passage of the shaft. The opening 49, Fig. 13, in the enlarged spindle 4, Figs. 9 and 13, which is still driven in phase with the other spindle, is surrounded by a stiffening- flange 48 to which are bolted stops 51, 51<a>, the former being adjustable by wedges to grip a crank cheek in proximity to the part to be turned. The heads of the bolts which secure the piece 52 allow the latter to be slid directly off to facilitate the easy passage of the shaft through the opening. The stops 51 may be made with taper edges and the wedges dispensed with, or clamping-screws may be employed. When the hollow spindle 4 is used, the other spindle is provided with a faceplate having two fixed clamps 21<c>, one for use when turning journals and the other for pins. The lathe may have an ordinary loose headstock, and a saddle with a tool-post for turning down the projecting end of the shaft.
Patent GB-190423145-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Apparatus for Saving Waste Liquors in connection with Beer and like Engines
Inventor: PARKER ALBERT
Filed: 1904-10-27
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 23,145. Parker, A. Oct. 27. Beer and other beverages, raising and drawing-off. -Relates to apparatus for returning waste beer &c. from the usual trough into the cask or back through the beer engine. A flanged and recessed. pipe E is soldered &c. to the pewter trough F and is screwed to a pipe C, which is held to a pipe B on a tank A by a screw-union nut D. The pipe C can thus be screwed up till the washer C<3> fits closely against the outside of the trough. A cork float I is hinged at H to the tank A, and carries by a nut 0 and lead washer P a metallic discvalve L faced with rubber M, which bears against a pipe G. This pipe is connected by a flexible rubber pipe R, tap S, and pipe T to the beer engine. When sufficient beer passes into the tank A to raise the float and its valve, the beer returns to the cask or engine. An air vent U is provided.
Patent GB-190424504-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Motor and other Lamps
Inventor: DEE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-11-12
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 24,504. Dee, W. H., Dee, W., and Edginton, F. J. Nov. 12. Velocipede lamps; oil lamps, air supply to.-The supply of cold air enters the lamp at a<4>, a<5> and passes in the direction of the arrows through the jacket a' and orifices b<2>, b' in the burner B to the flame.
Patent GB-190425640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Space Telegraphy.
Inventor: STONE JOHN STONE
Filed: 1904-11-24
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 25,640. Stone, J. S. Nov. 25, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Telegraphs.-In a wireless signalling system in which signals are simultaneously transmitted and received at the same station without interference, as described in Specification No. 28,509, A.D. 1902, the coherer &c. is associated with a tuned circuit I<2>, C<11>, C<1>, L<1>, Fig. 1, the period of which differs from that of the circuit M, S, C, L which impresses the oscillations on the transmitting antenna V. As described in the Specification quoted above, the receiving-antennea V<1>, V<11> are half a wavelength apart and are in the plane of the distant transmitting-station. The effect of the radiations from the antenna V is neutralized by the opposite windings of the coils I' of the triple-wound transformer I', I', P. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, a bolometer-D of Wheatstone-bridge type replaces the coherer, and the local receiving-circuit comprises a potentiometer R, the bolometer D, and a tuned reed or monotelephone, which responds only to current variations of the frequency to which the circuit I<2>, C<1>, D, L<1> is tuned, thus affording an additional safeguard against the reception of signals from the antenna V. Instead of the bolometer, a receiver may be used of the type described in Specification No. 28,955, A.D. 1896, or a known receiver consisting of fine steel needles bridging two carbon electrodes.
Patent GB-190426259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Suspending or Retaining Pocket or other Knives.
Inventor: VICKERY JOHN COLLARD
Filed: 1904-12-02
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 26,259. Vickery, J. C. Dec. 2. Pocket cases for pocket and like knives are made to grip the knife and hold it securely, and are slightly shorter than the knife to facilitate the withdrawal of the latter. The case may be fitted with a ring c so that it may be suspended from a chain &c.
Patent GB-190427628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Caps or Covers for Jars and other Vessels.
Inventor: FEAVER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-17
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 27,628. Feaver, F. W. Dec. 17. Stoppers; capsules, bottle &c.-The flange c of a locking-band for the cover of a jar or other vessel is weakened at b, b, so that, in opening the vessel, the strip b may be torn out by means of a tongue - piece a. In a modification, in which the cover consists of a cap having a depending locking-flange, the cap is weakened by scored lines extending across, or nearly across, the top, the weakened portion being torn out by means of a tongue-piece in opening the vessel.
Patent GB-190501283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Threads and Films of Cellulose.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1905-01-23
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 1283. Bloxam, A. G., [Vereinigte Glanzstoff- Fabriken Akt.-Ges.]. Jan. 23. Cellulose, non-fibrous.-Relates to the manufacture of coarse threads and films by injecting a solution of cellulose in an ammoniacal solution of copper oxide into a dilute acid. The cellulose solution is injected into sulphuric acid of from 30 to 65 per cent strength as described in Specification No. 4303, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Spinning], and is then further treated with a cold alkali solution containing from 20 to 35 per cent or more of caustic soda. The threads or films may be wound on a cylinder which is rotated for from half an hour to an hour in a bath of cold alkali solution. The material is then washed as described in Specifications Nos. 6641 and 24,101, A.D. 1899, first with pure water and afterwards with water containing a small proportion of a dilute acid such as acetic acid, and is finally dried under tension as described in Specifications Nos. 6735 and 20,630, A.D. 1899.
Patent GB-190506506-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Toast Rack in which the Pieces of Toast can be placed Radiating from a Central Vertical Line
Inventor: TAYLOR EDWARD RICAHRD
Filed: 1905-03-28
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 6506. Taylor, E. R. March 28. Toast racks. -A circular, oval, or polygonal r a c k is formed with openi n g s a radiating from the centre.