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Patent GB-190301050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicles for Increasing their Ease of Draught.
Inventor: GELDER PIETER VAN
Filed: 1903-01-15
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 1050. Gelder, P. van. Jan. 15. Undercarriages; vibra tion, preventing; brakes.- Relates to means for minimizing the draught. The axles D of the road wheels slide in guides C, which are inclined to the vertical at an angle of from 6‹ to 15‹, to bring the centre of the bearing-spring B, the centre of the axle D, and any obstruction about to touch the wheel into one straight line, by which the draught power required to overcome the obstacle, and the vibration produced, are minimized. A resilient member is interposed between the horse and the part of the wheels in contact with the road, and is formed by constructing the road wheels of outer rings G, Fig. 4, and inner parts L, provided with lugs K, L<1>, between which are placed springs M. The brakes may be provided with interlocking-gear which allows of the application of the brakes either to each wheel separately or to all the wheels simultaneously.
Patent GB-190305183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Transmitters for use in Telegraphy.
Inventor: KOTYRA MAXIMILIEN
Filed: 1903-03-05
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 5183. Kotyra, M. March 5. Telegraphs.-A keyboard transmitter for the Morse or other code consists of a number of keys d<1>, each for one letter or sign, and each connected with means for producing the corresponding succession of currents in the line. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, each key is a vertical strip sliding vertically in slots in stationary plates b<1>, a', and normally held up by a lever e and a spring e<2>. Each strip has arms carrying pivoted pieces g<1>, g<2> and rollers, these being normally held straight out by springs ; the piece g<1> can turn upward, and the piece g<2> downward only. When a key is pressed down, the roller in the pivoted piece g<2> bears against a stationary insulated cam h, and the key is thus moved forward in the slotted plates b<1>, a<1>, in opposition to spring-pressed rollers f<2>. The roller in the pivoted piece g<1> is caused to pass along stationary metal contacts c<2>, through which current is then passed to line. The rate of signalling is limited by a toothed sector j on the lever e engaging and turning a long pinion k and an air fan. When the key is allowed to rise, the pivoted piece g<2> turns down in passing the cam h, and the roller in the front piece g<1> rises clear of the contacts c'. In another construction, Fig. 5, each key d' slides vertically only. The corresponding movable contact o<4> is carried by a separate vertical slider o<1>, which is moved by contact of a projecting pin o with two projections m, n on the key strip ; the upper projection m is conductive, and electric connection is completed through it and the pin o while the key is being depressed, but the lower projection n is non-conducting, so that the pin o is disconnected during the rise of the key. In modifications, the keys may carry the series of contacts c'.
Patent GB-190305955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescence Gas Burners.
Inventor: DENAYROUZE LOUIS
Filed: 1903-03-14
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 5955. Denayrouze, L. March 14. Incandescent g a s lamps.-In order to supply additional air to the flame, an open-ended tube B is passed through the burner bead C, and the chimney K is formed with openi n g s 0, through which air enters when the extension 4 is in position. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, additional air is supplied through the perforations H<1>, o to the mixture of air and gas in the burner head.
Patent GB-190310808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Drawing Coke from Coke Ovens.
Filed: 1903-05-12
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 10,808. Hebb, J. A., and Hebb Patents Co. May 12. Coking.-In coke - drawing apparatus, means for raising and lowering the rake beam, which is given a horizontal motion in either direction, are described. The movable carriage A supports the main shaft 4, which continuously drives the vertical shaft 7. The beam 27 is given a horizontal motion by the pinions 25 on the shaft 24 engaging the rack 26 of the beam 27. The shaft 24 is rotated in either direction by causing one of two friction sleeves, in spline engagement with it, to engage with the corresponding one of two friction drums constantly rotated in opposite directions by the bevel-wheel 38. The inner end of the beam 27 is raised and lowered by the worm 59 engaging the segment 60, pivoted at 61 and provided with an arm 62, supporting links 63 carrying rollers 66, between which the beam passes. The shaft 47, carrying the worm 59, is provided with a bevel-wheel 48, in mesh with wheels 49, 50, loosely mounted on the shaft 7, but adapted to be set in motion separately, by moving the clutch 52 in one direction or the other. This clutch is moved by a lever 53, secured to the shaft 54, which is provided with a hand-lever weighted to render it normally inoperative. The beam is provided with a rake 31, adapted to fold backwards on coming into contact with the coke, and to be automatically extended by a spring 32 connected by the rod 33 to the arm 35 of the rake head. Specification No. 10,809, A.D. 1903, is referred to.
Patent GB-190311141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water and Air Relief Valves for Steam Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: HARRISON AMOS
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 11,141. Harrison, A. May 15. Float valves; floats. - Relates to means for discharging air and condensed water from radiators for heating by steam. The apparatus comprises a casing a closed by a cover d, Fig. 1, and containing a partition k, shown in section in Fig. 2, forming a chamber for a bell-shaped float e which has a valve attached to it. The valve and float are guided by a rod g which fits them loosely so as to leave an air passage j. When enough water of condensation accumulates in the chamber in a to seal the lower edge of the partition k, the float rises and the water is discharged. A screw plug m, having a hole in it which is governed by another screw plug, may be provided. This plug tends to equalize the pressure in the two sides of the float after actuation, and enables the valve to close at once. The partition k may be in the shape of a bell attached at the top to the casing, or it may be dispensed with, the casing itself being shaped so that the water seal is formed between it and the valve. The float may also be closed at the top and provided with a pad to prevent noise, due to possible contact between the float and the cover of the casing.
Patent GB-190313192-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of New Dyestuffs of the Triphenyl-methane Series.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1903-06-12
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 13,192. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. June 12. Dyes, artificial; dioxydialkylamidodimethylmonochlortriphenylmethane.-Dyes which dye silk, wool, and tannin-mordanted cotton red shades are produced by first condensing one molecule of benzaldehyde or a chlor, amido, nitro, toluyl, or other benzildehyde derivative, with two molecules of o-monoalkylamido-p-cresol, such as methyl- or ethyl-amidocresol, then splitting off water from the triphenylmethane derivatives so produced, and finally oxidizing the product to form dye-stuffs. In an example, o-chlorbenzaldehyde is heated with sulphate of o-methylamido-p-cresol and alcohol on the water-bath. Colourless needles of the sulphate of the triphenylmethane base so produced are filtered off, and are heated with sulphuric acid, the pyrone so produced being precipitated by excess of alkali. This pyrone derivative is dissolved in hydrochloric acid, and the solution is boiled with common salt and ferric chloride or other oxidizing-agent. The dye-stuff so produced has the formula The dye-stuff may be produced in a single operation.
Patent GB-190313208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Writing Apparatus.
Inventor: LANGE CARL JOHANN FREIDRICH
Filed: 1903-06-12
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 13,208. Lange, C. J. F. June 12. Writing-pads; writing, teaching.- Relates to an arrangement for altering the position of the sheet as it is written upon, the hand and body remaining in the same position, so that the eyes are at equal distances from the writing and the copy. A board or base-plate a, Fig. 1, is provided with guide-rods b, b<1>, upon which slide sleeves c, d, connected by a rod e. The rod is pivoted to one sleeve, while its other end may be secured in any one of a series of holes g in an extension f of the other sleeve, so that the angle and position of the paper, pad, or book i, which is held by a clamp h sliding on the rod e, may be altered. In a modification, the arrangement for varying the angle is carried by the sliding clamp, the rod e being fixed to both sleeves. In another modification, one guide-rod is employed, the arrangement for varying the angle being carried by the sleeve. In another modification, the clamp carrying the pad slides on a vertical guide-rod, angular adjustment being provided by a perforated plate secured to the table under the base-plate. In another modification, the guide-rod e, Fig. 5, is pivoted at one end, the other end sliding over a perforated plate g. The fingers are guided in writing by a bar p, which may also serve as a ruler. A pointer q may be provided for indicating the correct distance between the lines. For moving the paper, a rod may be provided upon one of the sleeves or its extension, or upon the clamp which carries the paper, or upon the rod on which the clamp slides. The copy is held upon a desk-like arrangement, Fig. 6<a>, movably secured to the blotter and capable of being folded down thereon. The guide-rods in the various arrangements may be replaced by slots or other devices.
Patent GB-190314647-A (GB)
Title: Improved Grafting Compound.
Inventor: HERRING WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-01
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 14,647. Herring, W. July 1 Coating surfaces, compositions for.-A composition for use in grafting trees, shrubs, and the like is made by melting a mixture of pitch, resin, and " white composite wax," or their equivalents, and then adding emerald green or other enamel. The " white composite wax" is stated to be that of white composite candles. The grafts are bound on with matting which is then coated with the hot composition.
Patent GB-190315333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Troughs for Animals.
Inventor: HAYES FRAK HARRISON
Filed: 1903-07-10
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 15,333. Bayes, F. H., Timberman, J., and Niedermann, W. H. July 10. Feeding-appliances for animals.-Relates to that class of feeding-appliance for animals in which the food is supplied slowly from a hopper. A sliding partition 5 separates the trough from the hopper, which is provided with a hinged door 7 having a recess 8, by means of which it may be raised. The partition slides in grooves 9 and is fixed at any height by screwing up the bolt 10 and so gripping it between the sides. The back of the hopper slopes towards the bottom of the partition. The appliance is removably attached to the end of the stall by the band 12, which fits under a rib 11 and has its ends bent and sprung into recesses in the legs or castings 2 on the stall. The hopper part may be located outside the stall.
Patent GB-190319870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Repetition Means for Calculating Machines.
Inventor: KELLING KURT
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 19,870. Kelling, K. Sept. 15. Calculating - apparatus. -A repeating-device for enabling multiplication and division to be performed by a keyboard adding - machine or the like, consists of a second movable keyboard, the desired keys of which are locked down and the board then placed over the main keyboard so that when depressed it will actuate the main keys. Figs. 1 and 2 show the main and repeating-keyboards a, b, of which the latter can slide on the rod s and has rollers r resting on the rail t, whereby it can be displaced laterally from the main board as shown, or lifted off it. Normally springs keep the board b raised to its highest position on the bolts f. The number to be repeated is set on the auxiliary keys, which have devices of known type for holding them down, and for preventing depression of two or more keys in the same row, and the repeating-board having been placed over the main board, the bar h is depressed, swinging down the side-bars d and forcing the repeating-board downwards by means of plates z. The number so applied may have its decimal place altered without resetting by moving the keyboard laterally, and to facilitate division there may be pins i engaging in notches e on the main frame, whereby, after operation in one position, the repeating keyboard may be shifted one place to the right, either by the automatic fixed switch shown in Fig. 5, or by an open switch when the board is pressed to the right.
Patent GB-190405179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Book-supports or Rests.
Inventor: FOTHERGILL CLIFFORD DOUGLAS
Filed: 1904-03-02
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 5179. Fothergill, C. D. March 2. Book slides.-A book slide for use on shelves, tables, &c. is adapted to prevent disarrangement of books, or papers, when any of the same are removed. The slide consists of a strip a of sheet metal or other suitable material having its edges b bent over to form grooves c, in which slide strips of metal d having upright supporting-tongues e. Instead of the strip, a board may be used, the grooves being formed by attaching strips of bent metal. To render the upright tongues invisible they can be placed between the leaves of the books.
Patent GB-190409281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Golf and other Balls.
Inventor: MARTER CESAR
Filed: 1904-04-22
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 9281. Marter, C. April 22. Balls.-Golf and other balls are formed of indiarubber, cork, vegetable or animal fibres, and guttapercha. To a mixture of india-rubber, cork, and preferably horse-hair, all in a fine condition, is added a solution of gutta-percha in preferably hot naphtha. When this mixture has formed a paste, it is roughly shaped and moulded. The ball is then coated by dipping it in, or brushing it with, a solution of gutta-percha. The ball is finished in a mould and painted. The gutta-percha may be replaced by india-rubber in the processes described. According to the Provisional Specification, a winding of jute may be used to cover a core, prepared by a process similar to that first described, before the coating of gutta-percha is applied.
Patent GB-190414966-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Extraction of Ammonia from the Sewage Waters of Towns and similar Liquids.
Inventor: SCHILLING RUDOLF
Filed: 1904-07-04
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 14,966. Schilling, R., and Kremer, C. July 4. Sewage and foul waters, treating; manures.- Ammonia is extracted from sewage water and similar fluids by allowing the clarified liquid to remain over filtering-layers of coke, slag, or the like, arranged in suitable chambers a. The liquid is admitted by pipesj, is spread by the grid z, and, after standing for about half an hour, is run off by the cock k; hot gases are then admitted by the perforated pipes c, and are drawn off with ammonia through the pipe g by the exhauster f, and are delivered to an absorbing-vessel to recover the ammonia. The heated gases are preferably produced by the combustion of the slime remaining from the clarification process so as to destroy it and to recover the nitrogen therein, and they should be so hot as to destroy all organic matter contained in the liquid remaining on the filter, which will thus be revivefied. The ashes from the slime are used as manure, and the chambers may be connected in sets so that one may be filled while another is being heated and another is standing.
Patent GB-190416032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Engines.
Inventor: MITCHELL THOMAS WESLEY
Filed: 1904-07-19
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 16,032. Mitchell, T. W. July 19. Valves and valve gear.-In a duplex.gear for locomotives, the links G work upon co-axial shafts, one passing through the other; each is driven from the crosshead of the other engine by a rod M or M<1>, mounted between the links and valvechest and turning on the same axis as the reversing- shaft I. Each valve receives an unvariable movement equal to its lap and lead from an eccentric P worked from the crosshead of its own piston through the rods M, M<1> and links P<3>. The rod F' connecting the valve spindle F with the link G embraces the eccentric P. The cranks e, e<1> of the engine are at right-angles, and slots in the rods M, M<1> engage pins m on the crossheads, by which the movement of the valve is accelerated towards the middle of the stroke of the acting crosshead. The valve controls two admission ports 1, 2 and exhaust ports 3, 4 at each end of the cylinder.
Patent GB-190416587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mechanically-played Keyboard Instruments.
Inventor: HEILBRUNN WOLF
Filed: 1904-07-27
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 16,587. Heilbrunn, W., and Bl³th, S. July 27. Automatic instruments. - In a pianoforte, the playing-apparatus is completely contained within the instrument, and contains a switch device which permits the various dampers and other adjustments to be actuated either automatically or by hand. In the instrument shown in Fig. 1, there are two switches D, each provided with compartments corresponding to bellows K, L, M. N, 0, Fig. 2, which are connected to the soft and loud pedals by rods or wires and ara actuated through the above compartments from corresponding keys on the extra keyboard E. By means of the handles P and slide valves Q, direct communication can be made through suction pipes J from the bellows B, so that the expression pedals are actuated solely from the band C containing the notes. By pushing the handles P and drawing the levers Q, the exhaustion of the corresponding bellows S of an indicating device G takes place through the pipe R, the indications being made by the rods T which are simultaneously raised. When the corresponding key in the fingerboard E is pressed, a spring-controlled valve U, Fig. 4, in the casing V, is opened by means of the suction pipe e, which is connected so as to keep the pressure in the casing V always below that of the atmosphere. A corresponding passage a is then opened from this valve U which is connected with the corresponding bellows K, L, M, N, 0 through the switch D. The indicating-device G may be omitted, and the chambers of the switch D connected directly with the casing V, the operator then depressing the different keys at will. The keyboard E has also two keys for stopping and starting the motor operating the bellows B, and a key c in connection with the motor brake for regulating the speed.
Patent GB-190418970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Tethering of Horses, and in Appliances therefor.
Inventor: SPITTLE SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-09-02
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 18,970. Spittle, S. Sept. 2. Tethering animals.-A rope C, Fig. 1, provided at each end with a swivel hook D, is connected at one end to a ring B on a neck rope A, the other end being connected tn a ring I, Fig. 4, on a rope H attached to a rope F or to a tethering-peg K, Fig. 3. The tethering-peg K is formed with hollowed sides M, Fig. 7, and expanded edges N. Several horses may be tethered together by connecting the free swivel on the rope C to the ring B on the adjacent horse. A heel rope, Fig. 3, may be connected to the peg K by a swivel hook D.
Patent GB-190423138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tyres for the Wheels of Motor and other Vehicles.
Inventor: MONTEITH JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-10-27
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 23,138. Monteith, J. Oct. 27. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-A device to prevent puncture of the pneumatic tyres of motor and other vehicles consists of a U-shaped metal casing A, Fig. 1, with a detachable flange portion A<1> secured by set-screws a'. The casing may be additionally secured by rods either arranged as chords or attached to a ring concentric with the axle. In spring tyres, flat metal springs F, Fig. 5, riveted to the rim E, bear against the metal cover AS. A rubber tread may be arranged around the periphery of the casing, which may be provided with corrugations and projections to prevent slipping or creeping.
Patent GB-190423273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Carpets.
Inventor: GOTOBED TOM AVERY
Filed: 1904-10-28
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 23,273. Gotobed, T. A. Oct. 28. Carpets.-Relates to carpets, more especially to Brussels and Wilton carpets, and those manufactured in three-quarter yards and like widths and subsequently formed into carpet squares with medallion centres. To increase the length of the carpet by any length in half-yards, strips A of carpet woven according to the pattern of the small body or groundwork are employed. These strips are one-quarter of a yard long by threequarters of a yard wide, and are inserted at each end of the medallion centre, and extra repeats of the cards forming the pattern of the side border and small body are used when the side widths are being woven. To increase the width of the carpet from a four to a six breadth, extra breadths, threequarters of a yard in width, are inserted at each side of the medallion centre, and to produce five or seven breadth carpets the medallion centre only requires to be stamped again in the centre of a breadth.
Patent GB-190427200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signal or other Lamps.
Inventor: WELCH WILLIAM HENRY ISAAC
Filed: 1904-12-13
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 27,200. Welch, W. H. I. Dec. 13. Signal lamps.-A cast-iron casing or lantern for a railway lamp is made with guides at the lower part to direct the lamp into its proper working position. The guides may be inclined lower walls g as shown, or projecting ribs. The distant-signal lamp is made with a recess q and into which fits a projection on the casing, so that the near-signal lamp which has no recess cannot be inserted into the distant-signal casing but both lamps can be used in the near-signal casing. Glass windows are secured by pegs e through the flanges d. Reference is made to Specification No. 15,343, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-190428784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Envelopes, Cases, Wrappers and the like.
Inventor: STEVENOT EUGENE JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 28,784. StÚvenot, E. J. Dec. 29. Stamping.-In the manufacture of a frangible metal fastener for envelopes, a strip of metal is looped between jaws I, J disposed under a hammer L for crushing the loop, and blades K on the jaws serve to hold the loops and to form slight incisions giving the frangibility.
Patent GB-190500026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricating Machines
Inventor: ELKINS ROLAND HARRY
Filed: 1905-01-02
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 26. Elkins, R. H. Jan. 2. Ratchet gearing clutches. - The shaft of a lubricator is driven automatically from the reciprocating rod P by ratchet gearing, consisting of the sprocket-wheel L<1> attached to the sbaft, and the rim-wheel m secured to the arm 0, rollers N engaging frictionally between the rim m and the teeth of the sprocket-wheel.
Patent GB-190500795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Microphones.
Inventor: BOURDIL FRANCOIS FERNAND
Filed: 1905-01-14
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 795. Bourdil, F. F. Jan. 28, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Telephones.-The variable resistance of a microphone is immersed in an insulating-liquid, such as glycerine or petroleum oil, the microphone being attached to a vibrating diaphragm. In Fig. 1, the carbon electrodes f, g and the granular carbon h are shown immersed in liquid in a vessel c, attached to the vibrating membrane a.