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Patent GB-190301540-A (GB)
Filed: 1903-01-22
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 1540. Electric and Ordnance Accessories Co., and Aron, L. J. Jan. 22. Energy and quantity meters.-A supply meter is caused to register at a variable rate by use of a varying resistance in a pressure or shunt circuit in the meter. The rate is above the normal when a large supply is taken during certain hours of the day, and is below the normal when a large supply is taken at other times. For this purpose, the variable resistance e has a contact f movable by an ammeter, the core g of a solenoid g<1>, or other reversible electromagnetic apparatus, which is supplied with a fraction of the main current through a reversing-switch i. Normally the contact f stands at the middle of the resistance e, and the meter registers correctly. If the main current increases sufficiently, the contact f is moved up or down by the core g, the direction of its displacement depending on the position of the reversing- switch i. The reversing-switch is operated by adjustable arms j<1>, j<2> of a disc j, which is caused to turn once a day by a clock, as described in Specification No. 11,324, A.D. 1902. The variable resistance is shown in the pressure circuit a of an Aron energy meter, but may be inserted in the pressure circuit of a motor meter, or in a shunt carrying part of the main current through the pendulum coil of an Aron quantity meter, having a stationary permanent magnet. The resistance is preferably arranged or provided with means to allow movement of the contact f only when a definite change occurs in the main current. The invention is based on that described in Specification No. 12,449, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190302197-A (GB)
Title: Motor Engine with Oscillating Piston Worked either by Steam or Compressed Air.
Inventor: CHARDONNET HILAIRE DE
Filed: 1903-01-29
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 2197. Chardonnet, H. de. Jan. 29. Oscillating-vane type of rotary s t e a m or compressed-air engines. The oscillating piston vane a, Fig. 2, rocks on a shaft b, Fig. 5, having at one end b<1> a crank, not shown, connected to a smaller revolving crank on the driving-shaft 4. Tubular distributing-valves m are partitioned so as to serve both as admission and exhaust valves, and are driven by bevel gearing w in the same direction, whether the engine is running forward or reversed. The bevel gearing w is carried by a shaft w<1> driven by bevel gearing 6 on the main shaft. The gearing 6 is formed on a sleeve 5, which slides on the shaft and is secured by a locking-pin 13 so that one of its wheels gears with the vertical shaft. A modified valve gear has a vertical sleeve 22, Fig. 8, enclosing a shaft 21, both being driven by gearing 17 on the main shaft 4. Slots 29 in the vertical shaft and sleeve and a slot 27 in another sleeve 24 carrying the valve-driving wheels 25 can be engaged by a pin 30 on an adjustable sleeve 26, to set the valves and to reverse them.
Patent GB-190302731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Evaporators.
Inventor: BLAIR DAVID ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-02-05
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 2731. Blair, D. A. Feb. 5. Evaporating viscous liquids; circulating liquids. -In evaporators, either single or of the multipleeffect type, for viscous liquids, circulation is maintained by suitable conveyers. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of the Calandria steam-heating vessel of an evaporator, in which fluid from the upper part C' is carried down the channel A by the conveyer B' to the lower part C<2>, whence it is forced up the tubes c. The conveyer may be situated outside the body of the evaporator, and may be constructed with a spiral blade.
Patent GB-190303715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ingot Heating Furnaces.
Inventor: WELLMAN SAMUEL THOMAS
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 3715. Wellman, S. T., Wellman, C. H., and Daniels, F. H. Feb. 17. Ingot-healing furnaces.-The ingots are passed in succession through two chambers, being delivered into the heating-chamber a at one end and advanced therethrough, standing on one end, in opposition to the products of combustion. Thence they pass to the finishing-chamber g, which is preferably fired from both ends by gaseous or solid fuel. The sand floor i of the finishing-chamber g is sloped towards the slag discharge d oppositely to the slope of the floor of the heating-chamber a. The ingots are supported on the water pipe b in the floor of the heating-chamber elevated from the floor, and rest against the side water pipes c, in the manner described in Specification No. 3735, A.D. 1903. After being slid along the pipe b by a pusher, the ingots are withdrawn by the power tongs m, either top or butt foremost, on to the bed of the finishing-chamber. The pipe b is bent downwards at k, and the side pipes c may be bent at the end across the path of the ingots to prevent tipping.
Patent GB-190312456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Targets and Practice Ranges for Artillery and Rifle Fire
Inventor: HOFFMANN GEORG
Filed: 1903-06-02
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 12,456. Hoffmann, G. June 2. Targets; rifleranges.-The targets are turned into and out of position, and counterfire is effected, by electricity from the shooting gallery or stand. A board h is provided with as many conductors r as there are targets or rows of targets t be operated. These conductors are put in circuit with the battery p, through contacts m, i and a key e, as usual, and run through the cable d out to the range, where they are again divided into separate conductors b. The electromagnet a for each target and the battery p are earthed, as at s, q. Energizing the magnet a attracts the armature t and turns the target c on its fulcrum u through about 90‹ into position, out of the pit s, where it is normally hidden. An electromotor, with constant or alternating rotation and suitable gearing, can be used to operate the targets &c. and wireless conduction may also be adapted for the same purposes. Counterfire detonators can be fired from the same board h. A distance switchboard may be used to actuate certain targets &c. by making suitable connections, thus lessening the number of conductors required.
Patent GB-190314080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Gas Burners.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-06-24
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 14,080. Boult, A. J., [Braunstein, J.]. June 24. Incandescent gas burners ; globe holders.-Relates to an inverted burner of the type described in Specification No. 25,590, A.D. 1901, and used in incandescent lighting. The gas passes through a conical nozzle a into a mixing-tube b formed with a spherical projection b<1> and provided with air holes e. The air supply may be regulated by means of a cap f having holes g corresponding with the holes c. Bent pipes e pass through and admit air to the burner head d. The mixing-tube may be fitted with a sliding or fixed support for a globe or like gallery.
Patent GB-190318121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Enclosed or Open Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: MENSING LOUIS CARL HENRY
Filed: 1903-08-21
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 18,121. Mensing, L. C. H. Aug. 21. Arc lamps.-A brake mechanism for open or enclosed lamps is applicable to lamps in which both carbons move, or in which one is fixed. The lever 2, pivoted to the solenoid core 1 and to the standard 3, is connected through the link 5 to the brake arm 6 which is pivoted to a frame 10 mounted on the same axle as the brake wheel 7. Between the brake arm and the wheel is fitted a plate 11, a projection 12 on the arm entering a recess in the plate, which acts as a cord protector. When the current is off, the weight of the core applies the brake, and lifts the frame 10 off the adjustable stop 18. When the current is switched on the core is raised, allowing the brake to be released and the frame 10 to fall on to the stop till the carbons touch. The link 5 may be pivoted directly to the core, the lever 2 being dispensed with, and the adjustable stop may consist of a screw fitted on the frame 10, and coming into contact with the base-plate 4. To prevent pumping, one end of the core is formed as, or connected to, a piston 16 working in a removable cylinder 17.
Patent GB-190318283-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Tetrazophenol Sulphonic Acid.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 18,283. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. Aug. 24. Tetrazophenol sulphonic acids. - Tetrazotization of m-phenylenediamine disulphonic acid, obtained by sulphonating m-phenylenediamine, gives a new tetrazophenol-sulpbonic acid. To get a good yield and avoid the formation of dye-stuffe, an excess of nitrite is used, it being advantageous also to conduct the reaction so that there is always present with the diamine at least one molecular proportion of free nitrous acid. For example, a 4 to 5 per cent. aqueous solution of m-phenylene diamine disulphonic acid and of sodium carbonate and nitrite is run, at about 15‹ C., below the surface of an excess of dilute hydrochloric acid. The tetrazophenol sulphonic acid partly separates as yellow crystals.
Patent GB-190320171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: SIMMS RUDOLPH
Filed: 1903-09-18
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 20,171. Simms, R., and Schubert, B. F. Sept. 18. Smoke-consuming; dampers.-The smoke from a boiler furnace is passed over a series of burners in a chamber C, the lower part of which is divided into two compartments by a partition D. The outer compartment contains the burners F, which are supplied with oil by a pipe G, fitted with a regulating-valve H. In the upper part of chamber C, two baffles or dampers E, E<1> are fitted, which are connected by coupling-rods e, e', so that the baffles move simultaneously. The smoke may therefore be made to pass over the burners F, when the baffles E, E<1> are in the horizontal position, or pass away direct to the chimney through the passage K, when the baffles are in the vertical position. If the fire is incandescent, communication with the burners is cut off, but when smoke is being evolved it is passed over the burners and consumed.
Patent GB-190320840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shower-pipes or Cleansing Apparatus for Paper-making Machines.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1903-09-28
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 20,840. Howorth, F. W., [Sandusky Foundry and Machine Co.]. Sept. 28. Paper machines.-Relates to apparatus for cleaning the dandy rollers, cylinders, making-wire, and other parts of paper machines, and consists of a shower pipe a, Figs. 1 and 2, to which water is supplied by the tee c, and having a valve d which may be opened by the rod e provided with a handle f. A row or rows or aligned series of equidistant apertures, or discharging ports g are made in the shower pipe a, flat deflecting-plates h projecting at an angle to a plane-tangential to the circumference of the pipe a, deflecting the water. Concave middle parts i, having series of lugs or seats fitting in sockets in the pipe a, may be used to hold the deflecting-plates in position. Bands j bind the plates h, part i, and pipe a together. A shower pipe with two rows of orifices may have the water from one row directed on the making-wire and the other on the dandy roll. In a modification, shown in Fig. 6, the plate h is fixed integrally to the pipe a.
Patent GB-190324347-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means of Compressing Elastic Fluids
Inventor: FRASER JAMES
Filed: 1903-11-10
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 24,347. Fraser, J. Nov. 10. Compressing.-In compressing air and gases for turbines &c., they are passed with high velocity through a series of converging nozzles A, B, C, in a casing having air spaces F and bye-passes E. Thus, when the fluid is directed through the apparatus, the nozzles are forced forward allowing some of the fluid to pass through the passages E. When, however, the pressure before each nozzle reaches a certain value, the nozzle is forced back into its seating and the passages closed. By making the nozzles movable axially, the fluid obtains passage through the apparatus from the commencement of the operation.
Patent GB-190327391-A (GB)
Title: Improved Lever Device for Manipulating the Covers of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: MICHELIN EDOUARD
Filed: 1903-12-14
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 27,391. Michelin, E. Dec. 14. Tyres, pneumatic. -A lever device is constructed to facilitate the insertion and withdrawal of the safety-bolts which are sometimes used to secure the covers, the bolts being passed through the rim and then screwed up by nuts so as to hold the enlarged edges of the tyre cover under their heads ; the device also facilitates the insertion of the valve nipple of the inner tube through the rim. In operation, the edge g of the cover having been engaged with the corresponding edge of the rim, the free edge h of the cover is raised so that limbs b, c of a lever a may be introduced into the rim and pushed inwards till rollers d, e, bear against the edge g. The free edge of the cover is then placed in the concave parts b<1>, c' of the limbs, and the lever is shifted along the rim until one of the bolt holes is about midway between the limbs. The outer end of the lever is now raised, thus pushing the free edge of the cover over to the right into the position shown in Fig. 3. Meanwhile the rollers travel across the rim to the opposite edge, so that a secure fulcrum is obtained, and now the engagement of the convex parts of the limbs with the edge g prevents this edge from becoming disengaged from the rim ; the bolt m may then be inserted. When inserting the valve nipple, the inner tube is more or less depleted. The ends b<2>, c' of the limbs are bent slightly towards each other so that their position may be about at right-angles to the periphery of the rim.
Patent GB-190404694-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Preventing the Freezing of Liquid Gases on the Discharge thereof from Storage Vessels.
Inventor: ORTH LUDWIG VON
Filed: 1904-02-25
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4694. Orth, L. von. Feb. 25. Storing under pressure.-To prevent freezing on the rapid discharge of liquid gases from storage vessels, such as that of carbon dioxide for use in extinguishing fires on board ship, the issuing jet of liquid gas is made to impinge upon a tube capable of being heated. The pipe a, connected to the storage vessel, has an oblique or spiral opening g, so that the issuing gas is directed at an angle against the side of the tube b, and flows spirally down through the tube under continual expansion. The pipe b passes through a box, in which water or other liquid heating-medium introduced at d, flows in a serpentine direction over ribs e projecting from the pipe. The ribs serve to direct the current and also to conduct heat to the pipe b.
Patent GB-190407971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fusible Plugs for Steam Generators and the like.
Inventor: BULLOCK CYRUS
Filed: 1904-04-06
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 7971. Bullock, C. April 6. Fusible plugs; alarms, low-water.-A plug g, Fig. 1, is held in a ferrule f by a fusible alloy k, and is restrained from being blown into the furnace flue, when the alloy melts, by a shoulder c formed in the ferrule. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the plug is hollow, and is provided with holes m through which steam may pass if the plug should seat itself firmly on the shoulder c. In a modification, shown in Fig. 2, the solid plug g is continued into a shank q, which terminates in a head r closing the neck of the ferrule. When the plug is blown out, its collar p rests on the top of the ribs s formed in the ferrule. In another modification, the ribs are formed on the shank of the plug instead of in the ferrule. A nozzle w, Fig. 7, connected to a whistle or other alarm, may be provided ; in this case, the ferrule is not open to the furnace flue. Holes o, Fig. 1, filled with fusible alloy, may be formed in the tops of the plugs.
Patent GB-190408234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Telegraphic Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1904-04-09
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 8234. Bloxam, A. G., [Goffin, J.]. April 9. Signals, electric; signals, indicator.-In that class of electric or telegraphic signalling-apparatus, applicable to range signalling for artillery use, in which the transmitter is revolved in order to complete the necessary circuits for exciting the field and armature of the motor which constitutes the receiver, the transmitter is prevented from being turned backwards after the line circuit has been closed. The receiver makes only a part revolution to each complete or nearly complete revolution of the transmitter, and the reversal of the line current and the transmitter are effected by the same movement. The transmitter drum a, Fig. 2, has six conducting-strips 1 .... 6 and an insulating-segment a<1>. Contact-springs b<1> bear on the drum a. Partial ratchet-wheels d, d' on the drum shaft c are engaged by the pawls q of the armatures e, e<1> of the electromagnets f, f<1>. The particular pawl and ratchet in action depends on the direction of rotation of the transmitter. On the shaft c is the free wheel g, the pin g<2> of which engages one of the stops h, h<1> on the drum alpha, and the peripheral strips 1<11>, .... 6<11> of which, connected in two groups 1<11>, 3<11>, 5<11>, 6", and 2<11>, 4<11>, are engaged by the spring rollers 1<1>, .... 6<1>. When the hand-wheel g is turned, the notch g<3> and the pin i register, and the drum and wheel move together, the foot i<1> and the roller i<2> being disengaged. The receiver comprises the motor k, Fig. 4. the double-armed cam l, and the cross-arm m. When the magnet o is excited, the threearmed and pivoted lever n is rocked, and the crossarm m is free to turn. The motor being also excited rotates the cam b to depress the lever q until its end is free of the lever n. By this mechanism, the motor is stopped after half a revolution. Current is cut off from the motor k and the magnet o simultaneously. The transmitter and receiver are connected up with suitable indicating-apparatus, such as a counter, which is revolved to give an indication.
Patent GB-190409016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Feeding Devices for use with Powdered Fuel.
Inventor: PRINSEP REGINALD SEYMOUR
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 9016. Prinsep, R. S. April 19. Pulverulent-fuel fittings; air supply, regulating.- In an air-current feeder for powdered fuel, the " bridging " of the fuel in the discharge aperture of the hopper is prevented, and means are provided for regulating the ingress of air to the fan and for obtaining a regular flow of fuel. To prevent "bridging," the hopper H is formed with two parallel sides h<2> and two sloping sides h, and a wedge-shaped piece h<3> is suspended within it for breaking up any fuel. A regular discharge from the worm w is obtained by forming the edge w<1> at approximately the same inclination as the angle of pitch, and by using a cylindrical casing w<2>, so that fuel may be prevented from passing over the top of the worm to the furnace. The air inlet tapers towards the fan, and is provided with three or more regulating-discs f, f<1>, f<2>, Fig. 4, so that, when three discs are used, two-thirds of the area of a disc is available for the ingress of air.
Patent GB-190421044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaft Packings
Filed: 1904-09-30
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 21,044. Warwick Machinery Co., [General Electric Co.]. Sept. 30. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for. - The joints between turbine wheels and their casings or diaphragms are made fluid-tight by a block 10 which is pressed against the boss of the wheel 3 by fluid pressure and is secured by a pliable sleeve 11, Fig. 1, or disc 23, Fig. 3, attached to the cover 16 or casing 21 and the holder 14 of the block.
Patent GB-190422400-A (GB)
Title: Fireproof Flooring
Inventor: PICKERILL JAMES
Filed: 1904-10-18
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 22,400. Pickerill, J. Oct. 18. Building-blocks for ventilation.-Flooring-blocks have perforations C, and for ventilating purposes there may be air holes through the blocks, perforated bricks on the floor level, and a perforated frame in the ceiling.
Patent GB-190424788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: WHITNEY WILLIS RODNEY
Filed: 1904-11-15
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 24,788. Whitney, W. R. Nov. 16, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Arc lamps, electrodes for. A negative electrode containing titanium carbide, magnetic oxide of iron, or any other material which gives a flaming arc, is used with a non-consuming positive electrode, which may be made of copper or other conducting-material that does not readily oxidize, and is preferably arranged so that it will keep sufficiently hot to prevent condensation upon it, without being so hot as to consume.
Patent GB-190427850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Saddles
Inventor: RICHARD JEAN
Filed: 1904-12-20
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 27,850. Richard, J. Jan. 29, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Stirrup straps; stirrup straps, suspending.-An i m - provement upon the saddle described i n Specification No. 25,286, A.D. 1904, consists o f attaching thereto a double stirrup-bar 1, Figs. 1 and 2, by means of a hinge piece 3, so that the strapping of the girth band 8, by means of a tongue 4, does not alter the height of the stirrup, the strap 7 of which is secured by a separate tongue 5. A metal or leather keeper 9, which permits of the removal of the stirrup, is provided at the bottom of the straps 7. The tongue 5 has a backward projection 6, Fig. 3, which is pressed with the finger when buckling. A stirrup strap 7<1>, Fig. 4, for a lady's saddle, has two sets of holes, by which it is buckled to another strap 10 which is hooked or sewn to the saddle on the right-hand side.
Patent GB-190429373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: DION ALBERT DE
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 29,373. Dion, A. de, and Bouton, G. Aug. 31, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Lubricants. -Consists in the application to friction clutches of graphite, graphitic carbon, and other unctuous substances as lubricants. Projections or studs of these lubricants are let into one or both of the metallic clutch surfaces in proportion to ensure gradual engagement without seizing.
Patent GB-190505569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Water.
Inventor: HARRIS ALFRED ELLIS
Filed: 1905-03-16
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 5569. Harris, A. E. March 16. Gas and vapour burners. - Atmospheric gas or vapour burners for heating an instantaneous water heater are provided with nozzles h, g and perforated branches h<1>. The gas cock m is provided with a by-pass passage so that the burners will burn with small flames when the cock is closed.
Patent GB-190510746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Finishing and Lustering Machines for Yarns and Threads.
Inventor: BOSSART XAVER
Filed: 1905-05-23
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 10,746. Bossart, X. May 23. Clutches.-The main sbaft g of a thread-finishing machine carries a fixed collar p, formed with lugs to carry a pivot for a lever to and embrace a V-shaped block u, engaging the tapering ends of a split bush s surrounding the extended hub of a stepped driving-cone o. Motion is transmitted from the pulley to the shaft by operating a handle a', which causes a cone x to raise the lever w, thereby causing the block to descend and grip the bush on the hub.
Patent GB-190511326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Machines for the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes
Inventor: CALLAHAN JOHN
Filed: 1905-05-30
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 11,326. Callahan, J. May 30. Lasting; sewing, methods of. - Relates to a machine for sewing " stitch-down " shoes or those in which the upper 22 is stretched over the last and tacked to the edge of the sole 21, then stretched into the crease 24 between the last and sole, and secured on top of the sole by stitching a welt 25 over it.