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Patent GB-190418786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Dividing or Breaking Cattle Feeding Cake.
Inventor: HENDERSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-08-31
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 18,786. Henderson, W. Aug. 31. Crushers, oilcake; cutting food for animals.- " Breakable " feeding-cake is cut into strips along one set of grooves by a series of parallel revolving knives a or saws ; the strips are then forced along a curved surface which breaks them into cubes along the cross - grooves. The cutters a are arranged on spindles b and separated by distancepieces c. The cake is fed to them along a platform composed of parallel bars e between which the cutters a work. These bars rest on cross-bars f supported on springs g and turn up at the delivery end e<1>. A guide-plate k is placed above to ensure the strips being broken.
Patent GB-190419655-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hose or Pipe Coupling.
Inventor: DUFFIN HUGH
Filed: 1904-09-12
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 19,655. Duffin, H. Sept. 12. Couplings, disconnectible; spigot-andsocket j o i n t s.-A coupling for hose and other pipes consists of two metal castings each having an end adapted to receive the hose pipe. The socket B, Figs. 1 and 2, has formed upon its inner periphery four projecting snugs or teeth U, which are provided with inclined faces c towards the mouth of the socket and a square face c<1> upon the back end. These teeth engage with similar teeth upon a flanged collar E by giving the collar a turn. The collar then holds the spigot D in place by pressing on the flanged. The leather packing H, held in place by the nut J on she interior of the socket ensures a tight joint. To prevent the parts from being disconnected, a spring-controlled finger-pin K, having a catch k with an inclined face k<1>, is arranged so that the catch will engage with a tooth upon the collar E when the latter is rotated.
Patent GB-190422059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil and Spirit Explosion Engines.
Inventor: BAMFORD FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-10-13
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 22,059. Bamford, r. Oct. 13. Air-actuated pumps.-The variations of pressure in the crank chamber z of an oil engine work a flexible diaphragm pump 14, which may serve as a bilge pump.
Patent GB-190424449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radiators for Heating Buildings and the like.
Filed: 1904-11-11
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 24,449. Nesbit, D. M., and Ashwell & Nesbit. Nov. 11. Heating buildings &c.-Radiators for steam or hot-water heating systems are mounted on trunnions to render the space behind them accessible. Fig. 2 shows the invention as applied to a system in which air from a flue k is passed through the radiator a into the apartment. The trunnions c forming the steam or water connections, and fitted with stuffing-boxes, are supported by adjustable yokes f, which form bearings upon which the trunnions rotate. A chain m, which may be attached to a counterpoise o or to the wall, limits the rotation of the radiator. A bar p across the flue opening supports the radiator in its normal position, and a safety detent l prevents accidental displacement. Rotation of the radiator into the position shown in dotted lines renders the flue accessible for cleaning without disconnection of the system. As applied to radiators for heating apartments in the ordinary manner, the yokes f need not be adjustable, while the counterbalance may be replaced by a coiled spring.
Patent GB-190424623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machine Needles.
Inventor: HALL EVA JENNIE
Filed: 1904-11-14
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 24,623. Hall, E. J. Nov. 14. Sewing - machine needles.-To facilitate threading, the needle is made with an eye a' open at one side and covered by a spring strip B. The strip fits in a longitudinal recess in the needle, and the lower end is attached to the needle by riveting &c. The upper end of the strip passes under the concave end of a spring guard C which is secured to the shank of the needle. The thread is introduced under the guard and then passed down between the needle and the strip B. The needle is recessed at a<2> to permit the deflection of the strip when the thread is inserted.
Patent GB-190427045-A (GB)
Title: Steam Turbines
Inventor: SMITH JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-12
Granted: 1905-12-12
Abstract: 27,045. Smith, J. W. Dec. 12. Impact-wheels.-A steam turbine of the impactwheel type is shown in Fig. 1, and in developed views in Figs. 3 and 4. Two impact-wheels E, F are mounted on a common shaft D, each wheel having semicircular buckets G covered by a ring R, the projecting centre of which forms the centre of the buckets, while the side portions have admission passages R' and outlet passages R<4>. The buckets may be fitted with a central core. The upper or high-pressure wheel has an annular steam chest C divided by a median partition N and transverse partitions N' into a series of inlet and outlet chambers of progressively-increasing size. The first three chambers of each of the two sets into which the chest is divided are fitted with valves V, V<2>, V<3> which control the supply of steam, while the valves V, V<2> also control the passage between the adjacent inlet and outlet chambers. By opening the valves V<3>, a smaller quantity of steam than the normal is supplied, and the maximum expansion is obtained and the steam repeatedly impinges on the wheel and then passes to the low-pressure wheel and traverses that similarly. The valves V<2>, V3 carry auxiliary valves W<4> controlling passages through which the steam normally passes in its spiral course. By using either of the valves V<2>, V<3> as admission valves, the auxiliary valves are closed and the steam has one or two fewer expansions. The valve V<2> supplies the quantity of steam required for the normal load, and the valve V supplies a smaller quantity. To balance the downward thrust on the shaft, steam is admitted to both sides of the wheels and the pressure underneath is higher than the pressure above the wheels. In a modification, the wheels have buckets of the duplex or Pelton-wheel type, and the steam chambers are correspondingly modified. In another modification, the wheels are arranged on a horizontal shaft.
Patent GB-190507752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Hermetically Sealed Doors of Cylinders and Chambers used for Creosoting, Vulcanizing, Vacuum Pans and Brick Hardening Chambers for High Pressure and the like purposes.
Inventor: DANKS ALFRED BENJAMIN CHARLES
Filed: 1905-04-12
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 7752. Danks, A. B. C. April 12. Cylinders.-Relates to the doors or covers of cylinders and chambers employed for creosoting and vulcanizing, or as vacuum pans and brickhardening chambers, or for other purposes. The door A is dish-shaped or slightly curved, and is provided with a central screwed spindle F carrying a hand-wheel N. The hub of the wheel revolves in ball bearings in a sleeve H, to which the usual arms K having cam-shaped ends are pivoted. These ends engage slots b<2> in the ends of the cylinder and bear against slots c<1> in a ring c carried by the door. Set-screws h<1> enable the arms to be adjusted.. For making a tight joint, the seat is formed with a chisel-edged projection b<3>, which enters soft metallic or other packing in the face of the ring c. A link may be fitted to to the top of the door for use in moving it into or out of position by a crane or the like.
Patent GB-190511737-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Lifting or Raising Shafts from their Journals or Bearings
Inventor: HOPKINSON JOHN
Filed: 1905-06-05
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 11,737. Hopkinson, J. June 5. Lifting-jacks.-Shatf pedestals are provided with means for raising the shafts to facilitate removal and replacement of the bearings. Slotted brackets c, c', Fig. 2, are fastened to the pedestal b by bolts a, a<1>, and carry bolts d, d<1> which support at their lower ends a bar e. A central block on the bar e engages the shaft and is raised by means of the bolts d, d<1>. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which a block e<1> is raised by a hand-wheel i on a bush g mounted in a bracket h.
Patent GB-190515817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Head Coverings.
Inventor: KEEN WILLIAM MCLEOD
Filed: 1905-08-02
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 15,817. Keen, W. M., and Polak, S. Aug. 2. Guards for games.-The crowus of caps and other head coverings are provided with a number of small closed air balls, as shown in Fig. 2, resembling children's rubber balls, for deadening the force of a fall sustained daring polo-playing or other sports. Elastic gussets may be let in the sides of a cap, so that it will not be displaced in the event of a blow. According to the Provisional Specification, a single air chamber of suitable shape may be used instead of the balls.
Patent GB-190517088-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Machine for Printing and Ruling on Paper.
Inventor: PANTER WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-08-23
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 17,088. Panter, W. Aug. 23. Ruling-machines -Fig. 1 shows a combined printing and ruling machine, in which the sheets are fed from a table A to movable front stops B, and are taken by grippers on the first impression cylinder G, on which they are printed on one side by a forme cylinder Hand are then taken by grippers on the cylinder I and printed on the other side by the forme cylinder K. The sheets are smoothed on the cylinders H, I by brushes J, J<1>. Printed sheets are then taken off by a gripper cylinder and passed to tapes by which they are carried successively round the cylinders O, P and to delivery rollers U, V, which deliver the sheets as described in Specification No. 15,224, A.D. 1889. While on the cylinders 0, P, the sheets are ruled on both sides by sets of ruling-disks Q, R, S, T, each inked by a roller X in a duct X<1>, driven by a wheel Y from a wheel on the cylinder O or P. The ruling-disks are lifted from the cylinders as required by the parts of the sheets not to be ruled. The forme cylinders may be provided with wood plugs for attaching the printing plates as described in Specification No. 5420, A.D. 1892. The cylinders O, P and parts connected with them are mounted on a sliding frame which may be run out by means of racks engaged by pinions on a shaft 17 to permit of access to the cylinders H, I, &c. The inking- apparatus for each of the cylinders H, K comprises inking-rollers 1, 2 supplied by a drum 3, reciprocated endways by a lever 4. A roller 5 distributes the ink on the drum 3, which is supplied by a roller 6 from a smaller drum 7 supplied by a vibrator 8 from a ductor roll 9. The vibrator 8 is operated by a cam 14, and the ductor roll 9 by a crank-pin on the cam 14, a rod 13, and ratchet gear 12. An additional inking-roller 15 may be provided. The inking-apparatus of the cylinder K may be on a movable frame for permitting of easy access to the cylinder K.
Patent GB-190517198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Materials for Hydrochloric Acid and Gas Treating Towers.
Inventor: HURLBUTT HENRY
Filed: 1905-08-25
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 17,198. Hurlbutt, H., and Hurlbutt, F. Aug. 25. Grant of Patent refused. Condensers; scrubbers and washers. - Packing-pieces for hydrochloric-acid towers or towers for obtaining other acids or for treating gases with liquids are made with ribs on their surfaces, preferably running at right-angles to the axes of pieces. The pieces are preferably hollow lengths of earthenware or other material, and the ribs may be of any suitable section ; they may or may not run continuously round the pieces, and may be on the outside or inside or on both. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications Nos. 14,774 and 20,290, A.D. 1896, and No. 23,052, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Acids, alkalies, &c.].]
Patent GB-190520404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements for the Effectual Washing and Cleansing of Brewer's and Other's Casks
Inventor: GREGORY HENRY SAMUEL
Filed: 1905-10-10
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 20,404. Gregory, H. S. Oct. 10. Nozzles.-In an apparatus for cleansing casks, the nozzle k has a segmental, semicircular, or spiral slot, so that a continuous sheet or film of water or steam may reach the inner surface of the cask, the slotted part being attached in such a way as to permit easy removal.
Patent GB-190522074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Locking Nuts upon Screw-threaded Axles or Spindles
Inventor: DYER CHARLES PARKER
Filed: 1905-10-30
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 22,074. Dyer, C. P. Nov. 4, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Locking nuts. - A nut B for securing a wheel or pulley on the axle or shaft A is locked by a plug P, provided with wings R engaging grooves g in the sides of a chamber C bored in the axle, and notches n in the nut. The plug P is pressed outwards by a spring S, one end S' of which is tightly coiled and screwed into a threaded part of the chamber C. The conical part f of the plug fits into a tapered hole e in the nut, and carries a largeheaded screw T which prevents the plug from dropping out when the nut is removed. The recess h in the nut overlaps the unthreaded part of the axle.
Patent GB-190525676-A (GB)
Title: Improved Brake Mechanism for Electric Cars.
Inventor: MCCOLLUM JAMES HARRY KEIGHLY
Filed: 1905-12-09
Granted: 1906-12-08
Abstract: 25,676. McCollum, J. H. K., and Forster, J. W. L. Dec. 9. Brakes.-The brakes of an electrically-propelled tramcar are applied by one or more solenoids F, F<1>, Fig. 1, connected to a lever d' which is connected to the brake beams d by the rods and lever shown. The brakes are locked on by mechanism connected to the lever d<1> and consisting of a rack E<1>, Fig. 2, engaging a pinion e<2>, mounted loose on a shaft e<3>, and carrying a pawl e<4>, which engages a ratchet-wheel e<1>, fixed to a brake drum e, encircled by a brake band E<2>, connected at one end to a bracket E<3> and at the other to a lever e<5> acted upon by a spring e<7> in such a manner as normally to tighten the band E<2> and lock the drum e, thus holding the brakes on. To release the brakes, the band E<2> is released either by the action of a solenoid e<8> or by a treadle lever E4 connected to the lever e<5> by a rod e<9>. The brakeactuating solenoids F, F<1>, Fig. 1, are in circuit with the main controllers G<1>, auxiliary controllers H, motors C, field-reversing apparatus K, and regulator R.
Patent GB-190601963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electricity Meters.
Inventor: MORDEY WILLIAM MORRIS
Filed: 1906-01-25
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 1963. Mordey, W. M., and Fricker, G. C.. Jan. 25. Quantity meters, electrolytic. A prepayment meter for use on alternating current circuits contains an electrolytic cell, in which an anode of uniform cross-section is fed into the electrolyte by coin-controlled means, in conjunction with or itself constituting a small direct-current source of constant electromotive force. In one form of meter, a thin copper strip, having a central row of perforations, is fed from a spool between a toothed roller and a spring-pressed roller. A small secondary battery may be used to supply the direct current. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, a thin zinc ribbon 8 is fed into a solution of zinc salt which is separated by a porous partition 9 from a solution of copper salt containing a copper electrode 11.
Patent GB-190606254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Elastic Tyres for Road Vehicle Wheels
Inventor: MANN GEORGE HUTCHINSON
Filed: 1906-03-15
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 6254. Mann, G. H. March 15. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims. -An elastic tyre is composed of a number of separate india - rubber blocks supporting studded leather pads which are easily renewable, the members being held firmly by wedging means. The felloe 1, Fig. 1, is fitted with a tapered metal band 2 and an outer rim 3 fitted with a flange 9 and transverse walls, Fig. 2, forming a number of cells. The outer edges of the rim have lips engaging the edges of the dished outer parts 5 of leather pads in three layers secured together by rivets 6. Rubber blocks 7 support the pads and rest upon wedge-shaped metal plates 8, which engage with the inclined surface of the felloe to hold the pads securely when the outer rim is drawn up by the fixing-bolts 10. In a modification, two series of elements are placed side by side in staggered relation, the walls running obliquely to form rhombic cells.
Patent GB-190607697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Framings for Pictures and the like.
Inventor: MORIAS AUGUSTE
Filed: 1906-03-30
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 7697. Morias, A. March 30. Picture frames.- Frames for pictures, mirrors, &c. made from a single piece of sheet iron are strengthened by means of a wire secured to the outer edge. The wire is laid upon the back of the frame, the edge of which is then bent around the wire as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190612629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Advertising Apparatus.
Inventor: SMYTH JOHN MCFALL
Filed: 1906-05-30
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 12,629. Smyth, J. M. May 30. Chromatropes.- Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 920, A.D. 1906. Upon a plate a is supported, attached to lugs a<1>, a cylindrical case a<2> having a cover a<3> attached by bolts a<4> and enclosing an electromotor b, the shaft of which d passes into a gear box c and carries a worm d<1> meshing with a worm-wheel e on a vertical spindle f. A roller g on the spindle f drives one or both of the disks h, i, carried by a spindle j working in bearings k in a depending bracket l secured to the plate a by screws m. When a detachable screw cap n is removed, the disks may be withdrawn. If both disks are to be driven, a collar o between them is removed and a thinner one is substituted. An idle roller p supported from the bracket l by an arm q helps to steady the disk i. The disks are illuminated by lamps r in a casing a<5>. The back of this casing may be a sheet u of glass so as to allow light from the lamps to illuminate a shop window or the like, or the sheet u may be reflective. In a modification, instead of the sheet u another pair of disks is provided, and the mechanism is duplicated. The apparatus is provided with a pulley w for suspension.
Patent GB-190618703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shower Baths.
Inventor: BORETIUS RUDOLF
Filed: 1906-08-21
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 18,703. Boretius, R., and Wippmann, H. Aug. 21. Baths, shower. To cleanse the back, a rotatable brush 1 is mounted on the rear wall beneath the rose 6 and is driven from a shaft 3 by bevel-gearing. A hand-brush 7 having a flexible spindle 9 is similarly driven. The apparatus is designed particularly for miners' use.
Patent GB-190622418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Springs for Vehicles.
Inventor: STEVENS RICHARD HENRY
Filed: 1906-10-10
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 22,418. Stevens, R. H., and Hall, T. Oct. 10. Springs.-Pneumatic cushions enclosed within telescopic casings are inserted between the ordinary metal springs of vehicles and the axles. Telescoping portions B, D, connected respectively to the spring A and axle F, enclose an inflated bag C, their relative movements being facilitated by rollers E fitted to the part D, and being limited by the upper pair of bolts G which connect the sides of the casing B. In order to facilitate the insertion and removal of the cushion C, one of the walls b of the casing B is made detachable. The cushions may be inflated at valves H by a hand-pump or by a pump driven by the motor or by gearing from one or more of the vehicle wheels, gauge marks being provided on the telescopic casings to indicate the extent of inflation. The cushions may be connected together by pipes which may be fitted with valves, whereby the communication between the cushions may be cut off after inflation. According to the Provisional Specification, one portion of the telescopic casing may have a double wall, thus providing a channel for the reception of the other portion.
Patent GB-190626282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Working Jib Cranes, Draw-bridges and similar Structures.
Inventor: NAGY JULIUS
Filed: 1906-11-20
Granted: 1907-11-20
Abstract: 26,282. Nagy, J. Nov. 20. Cranes; gearing; balancing-devices.-The jib of a crane, or the swinging arm of a draw-bridge or like structure of the type in which the front edge of the lower end of the swinging member is pivoted to the corresponding upper edge of the post or upright, is provided with means for luffing. The invention is shown in Fig. 1 applied to a crane that has a jib a pivoted at b to the mast c. The rear lower edge of the jib remote from the pivot is hinged at d to tension rods e, having their lower ends hinged at f to a metal frame g which slides in guides on the mast. The frame g is threaded at the base to engage a pair of parallel screws i geared together by spur-wheels at the lower end. The spur-wheels are connected by suitable gearing to a motor or other source of power, so that the screws can be rotated simultaneously in either direction to raise and lower the jib. The frame g may be operated by rack or other suitable mechanism instead of by the screwed spindles.
Patent GB-190702596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Centrifugal Separators
Inventor: PROLLIUS BERNHARD ADOLF OTTO
Filed: 1907-02-01
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 2596. Prollius, B. A. O. Feb. 1. Cream-separators. -Relates to creamseparators of the type in which the milk is fed to the liner plates through a series of tubes with slots or holes on their outer sides disposed about the axis of the drum. The tubes dare connected to a milk inlet chamber f, at the upper part of the apparatus by channels e, and are so disposed with respect to the outlets g, h that the inner portion of the tubes is always full of air, so that the pressure, and thereby the flow of milk is equalized round the drum.
Patent GB-190704325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Distributing Liquids, or Solids in a Divided or Broken State, on Roads.
Inventor: PRAED HERBERT BULKLEY MACKWORT
Filed: 1907-02-21
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 4325. Praed, Sir H. B. M., Hines, J., and Coleman, T. Feb. 21. Gravel, sand, &c., scattering ; watering-carts.- The sand or water &c. is scattered over a variable area by means of a rotating cone C, Figs. 1 and 3, which is made in sections so that it may be expanded or contracted. The cone has ribs c<5> of the form shown or of #-section or other form. It may be capped by a rigid cone c<7>. The cone sections are hinged to a sleeve f<1> and to stretchers c<4> themselves hinged to a collar c<3> on a rod F which is raised or lowered by a handle H so as to adjust the cone. The cone is rotated by bevel-gearing connected .to the sleeve f<1> and driven from a wheel of the vehicle. In the case of solids, a feed-screw B is rotated at the bottom of a hopper by means of variable-speed gear comprising concentric crown-wheels E and a spur-wheel which may be put into engagement with any one of them. The spur-wheel is driven by sprocket gearing from a wheel of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190706316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photometers and the like.
Inventor: WELLINGTON STEPHEN NEWCOMBE
Filed: 1907-03-15
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 6316. Wellington, S. W. March 15. Photometers.-An open box 15, adapted to receive a carrier 19, carrying a printed or greasespot card, is pivotally mounted on a telescopic stand 7 on which it may be fixed at any angle determined by a vertical graduated circle 18. In one method of using the apparatus, the box containing a printed card is directed towards each of the sources of light under comparison in turn, and is placed at such distances from them that the printing on the card may be clearly read. The horizontal distance of the source is measured by a steel tape 11, and, knowing the inclination of the box, the actual distance may be readily calculated. The apparatus may be modified for use as a Bunsen photometer. In this case, cardboard tubes 24, carrying lugs 25 which engage with rods 22, 23 attached to the box, are placed over the open ends of the box. A standard electric lamp 27 is adjustably mounted on the rod 23, and its battery 28 is supported by the stand near its revoluble base 1.