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Patent GB-190316080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicators or Tachometers.
Inventor: CHATWOOD ARTHUR BRUNEL
Filed: 1903-07-21
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 16,080. Chatwood, A. B. July 21. Speed indicators.-A fan or other propeller driven by the machinery under observation causes a difference of pressure between two portions of a fluid in which it rotates, this difference of pressure being indicated in any convenient manner, preferably on a Bourdon gauge. If desired, the pressure gauge may be graduated in terms of the speed of the machinery or vehicle. A recording- gauge may be employed. In Fig. 1, the shaft o, driven by the machinery, carries a fan b, the rotation of which increases the pressure in the chamber d and decreases it in the chamber c. The tube m of the gauge is preferably filled with liquid. The cap h may be airtight or may be provided with a small hole. A spherical or other reservoir, with or without an air-hole, may be fitted to the tube e, so that the loss of a little liquid will not greatly affect the height of the column. Fig. 3 shows part of an indicator with another type of propeller. In all cases, a tube y, with a cock z for controlling the flow, may connect the tubes e, f. A centrifugal pump is used in another form of indicator, instead of the fan shown in Fig. 1. The difference of pressure may be measured by the difference of level of the liquid in the tubes e, f, each of which, in this case, terminates in an air-chamber. Flexible tubes may connect the propeller chamber to a gauge at a distance. The fluid used by preference is oil, but other liquids or gases may be employed.
Patent GB-190316487-A (GB)
Title: Improved Telegraph Pole.
Inventor: SCHUETZ WILHELM
Filed: 1903-07-27
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 16,487. Sch³tz, W. July 27. P o s t s. - Telegraph poles are made of glass or of glass with a wire insertion. They are usually of circular crosssection, but, in cases where the stress is onesided, they are elliptical, the wires being arranged as shown in Fig. 2. The poles a, Fig. 1, are preferably hollow, being closed at the bottom by a plug c and drawn to a point at the top. Overhead wires may be conducted underground down the post, the holes through which the wires pass being afterwards closed. Cut-outs, measuring- instruments, &c. may be placed, and suitably supported, in the posts so as to be read through the glass. The air in the poles is preferably exhausted. This may be done, after setting up the post, through a short glass tube which is finally sealed. Climbing-brackets may be cast on or otherwise secured to the post, but, if the usual climbing-spurs are lined with rubber, brackets are unnecessary.
Patent GB-190326930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sweepers for Carpets Floors Tables and the like.
Inventor: EDSFORTH JOHN
Filed: 1903-12-09
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 26,930. Edsforth, J. Dec. 9. Buildings, cleaning; carpet-sweepers.-In revolving sweepers for carpets, floors, tables, and the like, brushes of special construction are mounted on rollers, which are formed so that the tyre will not slip therefrom. The brushes, which are removably mounted in the sweeper carriage, are provided with means for collecting long fibres, hairs, &c. therefrom. The sweeper also carries a brush for removing dust from corners. The brushes are made of bristles, fibres, bass, hair, or the like held between two or more wires 3, which ate coated with liquid glue, cement, or other adhesive liquid, and twisted together after the manner of bottle brushes. The ends of the wires are fixed in runners 4, which have pivots 5 resting in hearings formed in a metal band 8 attached to the box 6. The runners 4 are in frictional contact with runners 10, which rest on the floor, and are provided with rubber or other tyres held by the grooved edges. The brush is removed by forcing it out of its spring bearings in the band 8. A fancy roller brush, or teaser, 14, mounted above the sweeping-brushes, collects the long fibres &c. The brush 14 is mounted in runners driven by the runners 4. The pans 13, into which the dust is swept, are mounted on pivots 18, and held closed by spring wires 19. The pans are opened by depressing thumb-pieces 20 which project through the box 6. A small brush 16, mounted in bearings in a frame attached to the corner of the carriage, is provided with a runner rotated by a second runner 16<A>, which rests on the floor. When used as a table sweeper, the apparatus is provided with a short handle, preferably in the form of a loop, fixed to the top of the box. The brushes 14, 16 are not employed in this case.
Patent GB-190404110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Connectors.
Inventor: MARTIN WILLIAM CRAMMOND
Filed: 1904-02-18
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 4110. Martin, W. C., and Lowson, J. Feb. 18. Junction and test boxes for connecting subsidiary mains to branching circuits. A porcelain casing screwed to a wall or the like contains terminals with binding-screws for the quasi-permanent, and plug-sockets for the temporary connections. In the form shown in Figs. 3 and 5, a porcelain base 1, pierced with holes 3 for attaching it to the wall, is provided with metal terminal blocks 6 fitting into side recesses. Each terminal has a hole 9, with binding-screw 10, to accommodate the supply and the more permanent of the lighting &c. wires, and has a second hole 8 for temporary plug connections to fans, hand-lamps, or other portable devices. Holes 12 at the wall side of the piece 1 lead to the holes 9, and holes 13 opening on the front to the sockets 8. The latter are the only connections left exposed when the cover 24 is screwed on. A second pair of binding-screw terminals 14, 15 is let into the base, and serves to make connection with switches and measuring or other instruments. In a modified form, designed for smaller wires and shown in Fig. 14, the main terminals 38, 39 are fitted with hollow binding- screws 40, 41, which act as sockets for the plugs 46, 47. One additional terminal 43 is provided. The plugs 46, 47 are screwed into a vulcanite plate 48, the back of which and the binding- nuts 49 to 52 are covered by a shallow porcelain cup 54 having a central hole 56 to give passage to the leads. To prevent access of moisture, metal boxes with water-tight glands or other closures are provided.
Patent GB-190404331-A (GB)
Title: A Dirt Arrester and Union Combined for use with Steam Traps and similar Appliances
Filed: 1904-02-22
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 4331. Butterworth, J., and Lancaster & Tonge. Feb. 22. Flange joints.-A coupling used in connection with steam traps and like apparatus is fitted with a sieve for arresting dirt or sediment in the inflowing water, and is made with alternative inlets, so as to facilitate connection with the drain pipe. Two discs A, B are fastened together by bolts, studs, or screws C, with a metal sieve s interposed between them. In addition to the ordinary inlet F, another inlet E is provided in the edge of the coupling. The disc B may be shifted so as to bring this inlet into four different positions. Holes are provided for the mud tap G, so that it can, in any case, be placed at the bottom of the coupling. The bolt holes D are slotted. The coupling is made steamtight by means of a copper or other soft-metal ring, or by filling the edges of the sieve with solder, red lead, or other material.
Patent GB-190407979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers for Poor Gas free from Tarry Matters.
Inventor: BOUTILLIER LOUIS
Filed: 1904-04-06
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 7979. Boutillier, L. April 7, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas-producers. - In apparatus for the production of poor gas free from tarry matters, the coal is first distilled in a central tube C, which discharges into a closed receptacle R underneath the producer. The volatile matters escape through the perforations 0 and pass upwards through the fire with the steam and air admitted through the opening E. Access is had to the receptacle R through a door P.
Patent GB-190410510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Lavatory Wash Basins.
Filed: 1904-05-07
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 10,510. Johnson, R. T., and Johnson Bros. May 7. Lavatory basins.-The overflow outlet b of a lavatory basin a is covered by a hinged grating or perforated plate hinged to a plate d fastened to the basin by the bolt e and nut f.
Patent GB-190411085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1904-05-13
Granted: 1905-05-13
Abstract: 11,085. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. May 13. Blast apparatus.-Relates to coiled-tube boilers of the flash type for motor road vehicles &c. in which coils for heating the exhaust steam, rendering it invisible, and utilizing it for blast purposes, are provided. The heated exhaust steam from the coil 13 ascends a pipe provided for it and discharges into the baffling and injecting device 6, and thence into the down-draught flue 4.
Patent GB-190413426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway and like Turntables which are adapted also for Switching Purposes
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 13,426. Fairweather, W., [Brown Hoisting Machinery Co.]. June 14. Turntables; points and switches.-Relates to turntables by which overhead trolleys, electric locomotors, cars, or like track-vehicles are reversed upon their track, or diverted from one track to another. A circular track A of I-section located at the central point of the system of converging tracks R<1>, R', R<3>, R<4> supports, by means of rollers, a frame F built up of girders g and struts s. This frame carries a straight rail or track B and two curved rails or tracks C, D which can be brought into position to connect any of the tracks R', R<2>, R<3>. R<4> by rotating the frame by means of a small motor M and gearing g<1> engaging teeth e on the ring A. Stops S carried by arms c, c<1> block the unconnected tracks to prevent the trucks from running off.
Patent GB-190413743-A (GB)
Title: Ore Pulverizing Apparatus.
Inventor: BENJAMIN EDWARD HEWLETT
Filed: 1904-06-17
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 13,743. Benjamin, E. H. June 17. Sifting ores.-The pulverized ore from the mill 1 is discharged down a shoot 46<2> on to a screen 46<3>, vibrated by a crank 54 from a shaft driven through belt gearing from the driving-shaft. Any material not passing through the screen is discharged into a hopper 48, whence it is removed by an enclosed endless conveyer 48<1> to the shoot 49, to be again passed through the machine.
Patent GB-190414427-A (GB)
Title: Improved Concrete Partition Slab for Building Purposes.
Inventor: SNELLING JOHN CHARLES
Filed: 1904-06-27
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 14,427. Snelling, J. C. June 27. Slabs.-Portland cement and furnace slag, mixed with water, are ground in a mill to such a size as to pass through a quarter-inch ring. Slabs of the required shape are formed by casting this composition in moulds and drying. The slabs are forme 1 with a number of tapered parforations running through the block and are also ribbed and recessed at opposite sides, as shown, to enable them to lock together. Partitions formed of such slabs are fireproof, damp-resisting, hygienic, and lighter than ordinary brickwork.
Patent GB-190415343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Electric Railways and Tramways' on the Overhead Conductor System.
Inventor: ANDERSON ANDREW
Filed: 1904-07-09
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 15,343. Anderson, A., and Dunne, J. F. July 9. Electric railways and tramways. - A safety coupling for cutting off the current from a broken section of conductor used in connection with electric railways or tramways on the overheadsupply system is shown in the Figure. The conductor ends e are normally pulled in by springs p, and are provided with pins e<1> which engage hooks g hinged to a supporting-tube a insulated from the earth and by the lamina c. The current passes through the pins e<1> to the hooks g and through the spring i to the tube a, and then through a similar arrangement to the next section. Breakage of the conductor f allows the spring p to disengage the pin e<1>, and the hook g falls under the action of the spring i, thus breaking the circuit. The Provisional Specification describes a modification in which two hooks are supported from a central block and are pulled together by a spring, which, when the tension is taken off one of the conductors by breakage, pulls the holder out and breaks the circuit.
Patent GB-190416746-A (GB)
Title: An Electric Automatic Stop Motion for Lace Machines.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1904-07-29
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 16,746. Mills, B. J. B., [Pocheron, A., and Cellery & Co., F.]. July 29. Lace machines.-Relates to improvements in the electric automatic stop-motion described in Specification No. 17,001, A.D. 1903. The lace a passes over a bar e, and in a recess in the bar a rail e is supported on insulating-material f. A bar h has light fingers g of metal or other material loosely hinged to it, these fingers having their ends n kept in contact with the lace a by means of springs j. The ends n are in electric connection with a conductor i, connected to one pole of a battery, the other pole of which is connected to the rail c. When a break occurs in the thread, the end n drops on to the rail c, completing an electric circuit and putting the stop mechanism into action. The bar h has a longitudinal oscillatory motion so that the fingers feel the whole of the lace. The ends n of the fingers are shaped as shown in Fig. 2, so that, when the end drops on to the rail e, it does not remain there, but, owing to the motion of the bar h, is carried on to the lace again. Fig. 3 shows a modification of the mechanism adapted to be placed under the lace a so as not to obstruct the view of the surface. In this modification, the ends n of the fingers, on coming to a break in the thread, are forced up by the spring j, completing a circuit through contacts. By means of the bar k, oscillating on trunnions u, the fingers can be removed from the fabric, so that the stripping and refurnishing of the machine is not inconvenienced by the fingers.
Patent GB-190416930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Double Helical Driving Gear.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE BELOE
Filed: 1904-08-02
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 16,930. Ellis, G. B., [Soc. A. Vedrine et Cie.]. Aug. 2. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to double helical toothed driving-gear particularly applicable to electricallydriven motor cars. Large double helical toothed wheels are formed of outer members A, A', Fig. 1, with helical teeth of opposite directions, the parts being bolted to and separated by a smaller plain distance-piece B. The holes through which the bolts a pass may be elongated to allow of relative adjustment of the parts A, A', and extra bolt holes may be employed, if desired. The double wheel gears with other teeth C cut on the shaft B' or on a sleeve f, Fig. 4, which is passed on to a reduced part H<1> of the shaft and is provided with a larger tubular extension keyed to the shaft. To allow slight play, arms c fitting into recesses d in a piece E keyed to the driving- shaft F are keyed to the shaft B<1>. Ball bearings b, b<1> are placed in the casing S, and another G<1> iu the casing cover G.
Patent GB-190418429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Selective Telephone Call Mechanism
Inventor: HAWXHURST HENRY IVINS
Filed: 1904-08-25
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 18,429. Kawxhurst, H. I. Aug. 25. Telephone calls.- A selective telephone-call mechanism for party lines is described in which a step-bystep method is employed. The apparatus at the substation is shown in section in Figs. 1, 2, and 3. Of the four binding-posts 1, 2, 3, 4, the first pair are connected to the main line, the last pair to the bell, and the posts 2, 3 are bridged across. The electromagnet 12 is connected up to the posts 1, 2, so that, when the main circuit is closed at the central station, the armature 17, by means of the spring pawl 18, forces round the switch wheel 20. This is weighted on one side and held as in Fig. 1 by the pin 25 ; when moved by the spring pawl 18, it is prevented from returning by a light gravity detent dog 23. It carries on its circumference an insulating-segment 27, in the edge of which there is a metallic inset 28 connected electrically to the switch. The binding-post 1 which is connected to this switch will be in connection with the spring 32, via the post 31, and spring 29<a> when the latter is in contact with the metal inset. The momentum wheel 36 carries a projection 35 which in a certain position, shown in Fig. 2, makes contact with the spring 32, and so completes the circuit from the post 1 through the switch, momentum wheel, post 4, bell, and post 2. The armature lever carries a finger 39, which gives an impulse to the momentum wheel on closing the main circuit. This wheel slowly swings away, returning only as far as permitted by the finger 39, when the armature is drawn up, as shown in Fig. 2. During this swing, a certain number of rapidly-successive depressions of the central-station button will turn the switch wheel 20 round, till the metal inset makes contact with the spring 29<a>, and a further continuous depression will ring the bell. On releasing the button permanently, the momentum wheel returns to its initial position, Fig. 1, and the finger 38 which it carries raises the dog 23 and thus restores the switch wheel to its initial position.
Patent GB-190419393-A (GB)
Title: A Detachable Rim, whereby the Pneumatic Tyres of Motor Cars can be Adjusted to the Wheel Fully Inflated
Inventor: DEFILIPPI ELIE CLEMENT
Filed: 1904-09-08
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 19,393. Defilippi, E. C. Sept. 8. Grant of Patent refused. Felloes or rims; tyres, pneumatic.- A channel rim j, carrying an inflated pneumatic tyre, is detachably secured on the metal rim b, Fig. 1, c, Figs. 5 and 6, of the wheel by transverse bolts l which pass through the felloe a and flanges e, k of the rims b, c, j. The rims are slotted to receive the inflating-valve g. The rim c may be bevelled at q to engage a corresponding enlargement formed on, or secured to, the rim j. Figs. 5 and 6 show respectively a shortened valve n, and a clamping-device o, neither of which is claimed.
Patent GB-190419880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hat Pins and other Dress Pins
Inventor: JONES THOMAS WALTER
Filed: 1904-09-15
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 19,880. Jones, T. W. Sept. 15. Pins, dress and like.- Hat-pins, scarf-pins, and the pins of brooches &c. are made with one or more spiral turns a<2> to prevent accidental withdrawal. With scarf-pins, the ornamental bead b, Fig. 3, is hinged, so that it can be turned up to enable the pin to be rotated.
Patent GB-190422355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Telephone Installations.
Filed: 1904-10-17
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 22,355. Deutsche Telephonwerke R. Stock & Co. Aug. 25, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Telephone systems. - In a central-battery system, a distributing operator receives the call and transfers it to a connecting operator by a special line, whereupon the connecting operator communicates with the calling subscriber and connects him up as usual. The distributing operator A is normally in direct connection with the connecting operator B by way of the speaking-switch 22 and contacts 8, 9 of the separating- relay 17, but is automaticallycut off as soon as the operator B brings his speaking-switch into position. On receiving the call signal 1, operator A communicates the calling number to an unoccupied operator B by connecting in his talking apparatus 5 by the key 4. The B operator's engaged signal 21 is actuated when the key 4 is depressed, and when the operator's ringing-key is in its operative position. The depression of the key 4 closes the contacts 10 and completes a circuit through the relay 11, thus breaking the contact 13 and de-energizing the relay 18, thus allowing the armature 19 to complete a circuit through the engaged signal 21. The movement of the switch 22 into the speaking position closes the contacts 23 and completes a circuit through the wires 24, 25, relay 17, wire 26, and the battery, the actuation of the relay 17 disconnecting the operators A, B, and also breaking the contact 16, thereby de-energizing the relay 18 and actuating the signal 21, as before. When the operator B leaves his place, he withdraws the plug contact 14, thereby breaking the circuit through the relay 18 and actuating the signal 21.
Patent GB-190422927-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Sterilising Food Stuffs and the like
Inventor: PREISZ JOHANNES
Filed: 1904-10-25
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 22,927. Preisz, J. Oct. 28, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Liquids, sterilizing;preserving milk &c.-Foodstuffs, beer, milk, and the like are sterilized by treating them in thin sheets, drops,shavings, or the like with actinic light derived directly from a powerful arc formed between metallic electrodes. Suitable apparatus for this purpose consists of a centrifugal drum alpha, on the corrugated inner wall of which is spread a thin layer of liquid admitted through the tube band discharged through the pipe f. The apparatus is adapted for stationary use by means of the hopper o and inlet and outlet pipes b<2>, f<1>. In a second apparatus the liquid is sprayed by means of a rotary perforated feed-hopper or a stationary perforated coil. Any dust-like particles formed in the chamber may be removed by blowing air or other gas through it.
Patent GB-190424195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cold Storage Warehouses.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1904-11-08
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 24,195. Marks, G. C., [Wills, J.]. Nov. 8. Walls of coldstorage warehouses. An outer or retaining wall has its inner face covered with a moisture - resisting substance B, such as tar, immediately contiguous to which is a section of a non-combustible heat-insulating material C, such as mineral wool. Next to the material C is placed a wall D of hollow blocks, having sealed air spaces. The inner face of the wall D is coated with cement.
Patent GB-190424989-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Antifouling and Preservative Paint for Ships' Bottoms and other Submerged Structures.
Inventor: SCHOBERT GEORGE GUSTAV
Filed: 1904-11-17
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 24,989. Schobert, G. G. Nov. 17. Antifouling paints.-A paint for ships' bottoms and harbour works contains calcium arsenite ground to a paste with linseed oil. The composition is made by first melting resin or asphalt with shellac, and then adding zinc oxide previously ground in linseed oil. The mixture is dissolved in benzoline, methylated spirits, or solvent naphtha, the calcium arsenite, ground to a paste in linseed oil, is added, and the composition is heated for two days to about the temperature of boiling water.
Patent GB-190425465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamps and Apparatus for Burning Carburetted Air.
Inventor: JARAY ALFRED
Filed: 1904-11-23
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 25,465. Jaray, A. Nov. 23. Carburetting gas lamps.-The carburetters of lamps of the type described in Specifications No. 26,221, A.D. 1902, and No. 11,789, A.D. 1903, are made detachable for the purpose of re-charging or cleaning. An inner casing or receiver b, which contains the hydrocarbon, is made with a screwed aperture b<1> at the top, Fig. 4, into which screws the tube c for feeding the burner. The outer cover e may fit loosely. A modification consists in dispensing with the inner receiver, and screwing the tube c into the outer casing a.