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Patent GB-190325763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Producer Gas and the like.
Inventor: HOVINE ERNEST
Filed: 1903-11-25
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 25,763. Hovine, E., and BreuillÚ, H. Nov. 25. Gas-producers. - The gas produced in the structure, two views of which, at right-angles to each other, are shown, can be utilized either for driving engines, for firing regenerative furnaces, or in metallurgical apparatus or boilers, or for lighting by incandescence. The structure consists essentially of two conjoined chambers 1, 2, the former of which constitutes the generator, having a closed ashpit and inclined sides 5. Charging-devices 7 with stoking apertures 8 are provided. When fuel rich in volatile substances is used, the inclined baffles 31 are arranged so as to form chambers in which the fuel is partly distilled, the gas given off being exhausted and discharged through orifices 33 into another part of the furnace. The conduits 35 are arranged as shown so as to be capable of easy cleaning. From the producer-chamber, the gases pass by the opening 4 into the compartment 2 which is. supplied with coke, anthracite, or other non-flaming fuel or with incombustible material such as stones, the object being to regulate the quality of the gas produced. The material being heated, it acts either as a reducing-agent or as an oxidizing-agent as occasion demands. Below the grate 9 is arranged a steam superheating-chamber 11, as well as an air-chamber 14, the heated steam and air passing to the ashpit of the generator by the pipes 13 and 16 respectively. To cool and clean the gas, which escapes from below the grate 9, a cooler 21 and centrifugal scrubber 22 are employed. The separation of tar, however, may also be effected by the exhauster 19 alone, provided the exhauster is cleansed from time to time by steam or hot water. Tar is deposited in a reservoir 25, while the purified gases pass away by the sluice-valve 26 to their destination. When the gas generated is used in metallurgical operations, the cooling-apparatus 21 and the tar separator 22 may be omitted. The desired pressure is regulated by varying the speed of the fans 19 and that supplying the heater 14. The gas-bolder arranged between the gas generator and the engine can also be utilized to regulate the output of the air-supply and exhaust fans according to requirements by its rising and lowering, their movement being employed to operate valves or bye-passes in the tubes on either side of the fans.
Patent GB-190327271-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Jointing Together Pipes, Rods and the like.
Inventor: RUSSELL JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-12-12
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 27,271. Russell, J. Dec. 12. Screw unions.-Relates to a screwed joint between steam, gas, water, and other pipes, or lengths of metal rod, red lead and the like being dispensed with. The pipes A, B are threaded with screws a, b of the same direction but different pitch, the pipe B being larger than the other. The socket C is then screwed upon the tube of smaller pitch to such a distance as to allow the screwing in of the pipe B by differential movement. The joint is made tight by the insertion of a packing-ring D of leather, soft metal, or other suitable material.
Patent GB-190404890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Couplers for Railway Carriages.
Inventor: WILLISON JOHN
Filed: 1904-02-27
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4890. Willison, J. Feb. 27. Couplings, automatic.-Automatic couplers are fitted so as to be used with ordinary link couplings. The knuckle a, Figs. 2 and 3, has a flared slot b to admit the link c, which is held by a bent pin e linked to the coupler head. The pin has a projection f resting in the slot b, and shoulders g to bear against the knuckle a. Coupling is effected by placing the pin e and link c in position, as shown endwise in Fig. 2, and closing the knuckle a, which locks automatically. A hook l may be provided to carry the link e when out of use.
Patent GB-190409001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Punching and Stamping Machines and the like.
Inventor: DONOVAN EDWARD WYNNE
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 9001. Donovan, E. W. April 19. Punching; stamping; spacing-apparatus. - In punching and stamping machines &c., the table v to which the work is secured is moved forward in equal and adjustable steps between each stroke of the tool. The machine is driven from a shaft c, Figs. 1 and 2, through gearing d, e and a clutch g. A lever p is reciprocated by a cam h. on the shaft f and operates a weighted crank-lever r with arms 5, 67 upon which are mounted pawls to engage the ratchet-wheel 3. The pawls are so arranged that one is in engagement with the wheel when the other is free. The table v running on rails x is driven from the ratchet-wheel shaft 4 by wheels 2, z and a rack y, the wheel 2 being mounted on its shaft so as to admit of angular adjustment. When the pawl attached to the weighted lever 5 is in engagement with the wheel, a weight attached to the table causes the table to move forwards and rotate the lever 5 until it reaches the lower stop 68. Fig. 2. The action of the pawls is then reversed and the wheel remains stationary while the lever 5 returns to its original position, determined by the stop 72. The tool operates during this return movement, and the action is then repeated. When the table gets to the end of its travel, it is returned by making it operate a lever which tightens belts running over pulleys 17, 18, 19 which normally run loose. The clutch g is operated by foot-levers 26, 27, Fig. 10, acting on a pawl-hook 32 which engages a lever operating a lever-cam 37. A U -shaped lever 47 is pivoted to a snug 49 carried by the sleeve 51, and a spring 54 will push the lever 47 outwards when the latter is released by the cam 37, so that a lug on it engages teeth 55 on the wheel e. The lever 42, actuated by a cam on the table, on the latter arriving at the end of its travel, releases the pawl 33, and so puts the clutch g out of action. Instead of a weight for giving motion to the table, a belt may be used, the belt resting partly on a loose and partly on a fast pulley. The spacing of the holes &c. can be varied by adjusting the stops for the pawl-lever or by varying the gearing, and a cross-slide may be provided when more than one row of holes has to be punched.
Patent GB-190413173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Providing Air, Light, and Telephonic Communication, for use at Fires.
Inventor: MERRYWEATHER JAMES COMPTON
Filed: 1904-06-10
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 13,173. Merryweather, J. C. June 10. Conductors, laying.- A vehicle is provided with apparatus for supplying firemen with air, light, and telephonic communication. A steam or other motor B drives an electric lighting dynamo D. Flexible cables are wound on reels E, which are connected to switches F on a board G. The helmet worn by the fireman carries a telephone transmitter and receiver, connected by wires to a switch for use with a telephone on the vehicle. The wires pass through the interior of air pipes connecting an air pump C to the helmet, the hose unions being constructed in such a manner that connection is made between the wires in each length.
Patent GB-190413530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Seat Supports for Motor and other Bicycles.
Inventor: KEEPING ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-06-15
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 13,530. Keeping, A. June 15. Passengers, for conveying ; seats.-For carrying a second person upon a motor or other bicycle, a detachable frame a, with a fork b resting on the foot-steps E and a tube d connected to the saddle support by a long screw g, carries a seat j and handle-bars m. These handle-bars are adjustable along a feather d', while foot-rests p are adjustably attached to the fork members b. The Provisional Specification states that the foot-rests are supported by the chain stays.
Patent GB-190416256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Distribution
Inventor: WEINTRAUB EZECHIEL
Filed: 1904-07-22
Granted: 1905-07-22
Abstract: 16,256. Weintraub, E. July 23, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 19011. Vacuum tubes for use in rectifying alternating electric currents. Each rectifier comprises an exhausted envelope having a mercury cathode 10, one or two supplementary electrodes 9, and two other electrodes 11, 12 supported by glassencased iron wires 13, 14 and connected to conductors 15, 16. The electrodes 9 are connected through resistances which serve to steady the arcs.
Patent GB-190418088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pocket Nail Clippers
Inventor: NICHOLLS WALTER HENRY
Filed: 1904-08-20
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 18,088. Nicholls, W. H. Aug. 20. Nail files, cutters, and cleaners.-Relates to a pocket implement for trimming the nails, with or without an attachment for cutting cigars. The nail-cutting portion consists of two clipping-levers A, Figs. 5 and 7, which are pivoted on a pin passing through the ears 10, 11. To obtain the requisite leverage, additional levers B, B<1> are attached by pins 16 to the ends of the clipping-levers. The inner ends of these levers are bent at an angle to their main body. At the point where they pivot on one another, a dowel pin 26 on one lever fits into a hole in the other, so that the levers cannot slip. The pressing together of the levers B, B<1> brings together the cutting-edges 8 of the clipping- levers against the action of the spring 14, the body of which is coiled around the pin 13 and the ends of which press against the levers A. When the implement is closed, the levers B, B' fold back over the clipping-levers, as in Fig. 1. The lever B has at its end a nail-trimmer 18, and part of it is roughened as a file. The lever B' has its extremity 19<a> bent over to form a closure for the end of the folded implement. The cigar cutter is attached to the lever B', and consists of a receiving-member, comprising the end 19<a> with a hole 19, and of a knife 22, the body of which is accommodated in a slot 20 in the lever and pivoted on the same pin 16 as the lever. This knife slides down close to the back of the hole 19, and cuts off the portion of the cigar projecting through the hole. The knife is raised or lowered by a part 25 which projects over the end 19<a>.
Patent GB-190421318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Double Gas Producers and Steam Generators for Producing Water Gas and Generating Steam by the Heat of such Gases.
Inventor: NEUMAN FRITZ
Filed: 1904-10-04
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 21,318. Neuman, F. Oct. 20, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas-producers.-Relates to means for obtaining a uniform production of steam by the heat of the gases from two independent gas-producers, each alternately generating producer gas and water gas, so that the producer gas from one and the water gas from the other are simultaneously led to their respective reservoirs through tubes in the water space of the boiler. The gas producers 1, 2 communicate with separate chambers 13,14 underneath the steam boiler 5 by pipes 3, 4, and are fitted with air-supply pipes 8, 9 and steam-supply pipes 10, 11. The chambers 13, 14 are connected by tubes 15 with separate upper chambers 16, 17, respectively, each of which is provided with two gas-discharge pipes leading to the gas reservoirs. All the pipes are fitted with slides or other shutting-off devices. When producer gas is generated in the producer 1, air is forced through the pipe 8 and the gas passes through the tubes 15, the chamber 16, and the pipe leading to the proper reservoir, the other pipes being closed. At the same time, steam is introduced to the producer 2 and water gas passes to its reservoir through the chamber 17. After a time, the action of the producers is reversed, steam being supplied to the producer 1 and air to the producer 2, so that the temperatures of the two kinds of gas are equalized. Two concentric cylindrical boilers, having their steam chambers connected, may be used, each being provided with gas inlet and discharge chambers.
Patent GB-190421753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baths.
Inventor: DURRANS THOMAS
Filed: 1904-10-10
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 21,753. Durrans, T. Oct. 10. Baths.-Ordinary plunge baths are fitted with roses b or other suitable spraying-fittings supplied with water by fittings c, d, which may be in connection with the ordinary fittings e or with a separate supply. One end of the bath may be provided with an overflow at a convenient height. The device may thus be used to administer a multiple spray or shower bath.
Patent GB-190423022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters.
Inventor: HEWITT PETER COOPER
Filed: 1904-10-26
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 23,022. Hewitt, P. C. April 9, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-In an internalcombustion engine using liquid fuel, in order to maintain an even quality of explosive mixture, the supply of air is controlled by a valve, the movement of which is adjustably regulated by springs and an inertia wheel. The air enters by a pipe B, and passes through an aperture in a diaphragm f controlled by a valve e to the pipe into which the liquid-supply nozzle projects. The valve e may be arranged to be opened by a very small suction, or there may be an aperture f<1> not closed by thy valve. The valve carries a spring e<2> which, when the valve is closed, rests against a flange in the casing, but yields to back pressure. The valve e is mounted on a horizontal spindle e<1>, which carries on one end an inertia wheel g. A stud k on the wheel g is secured to one end of a spiral spring j, the other end of which is attached to a spindle i carrying an index arm o, by moving which the tension of the spring and consequently the motion of the valve e can be controlled.
Patent GB-190424354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: LAWS BENJAMIN PALMER
Filed: 1904-11-10
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 24,354. Laws, B. P. Nov. 10. Spokes.-The ends of the spokes d are provided with ferrules a having pins b which enter into holes c cut in the felloe c<1>. The ends b<2> of the pins may be expanded to enter the material of the felloe, and the ferrules may be secured to the spokes by pins a<1> passing through lugs a<2>.
Patent GB-190426869-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Tumbler.
Inventor: MADLUNG OTTO
Filed: 1904-12-09
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 26,869. Madlung, O. Dec. 9. Drinking - vessels.- Fixed to a tumbler is an indented ring b. When the glass a is lifted, the indentations engage with the enlarged heads d of the spring arms c attached to the e dish e, which swings under and catches any drops. To facilitate removal of the tumbler, a wire ring is fixed to the arms c with the ends overlapping and bent outwards, so that on pinching them together the arms c are forced apart.
Patent GB-190501149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor Road Vehicles
Inventor: HEDGELAND FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-01-20
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 1149. Hedgeland, F. W. Jan. 20. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to friction-clutch driving-gear for driving the vehicle in either direction, by means of which, when the vehicle is rounding a curve, the outer wheel is automatically unclutched, as a result of the wheel revolving faster than the driving-axle. The driving-axle 6, Fig. 1, is mounted in bearings in the casing 8, and is provided at the ends with right and left handed screws carrying friction clutch members 21, which move longitudinally into engagement with either the inside or outside friction surfaces fixed to the wheel hub, according to whether the axle rotates forward or backward. Either clutch is disengaged by the action of the wheel to which it is applied running faster than the axle. Packing 26 excludes dirt and retards the movable clutch member sufficiently to cause it to move from one friction surface to the other. Sleeves 11 are placed between the wheel hubs and the reduced ends of the axle, and end movement of the hub is prevented by a collar 24 and nut 15.
Patent GB-190501523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Engines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1905-01-25
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 1523. Thompson, W. P., [Free Piston Gas Engine Co.]. Jan. 25. Cross-heads.-The piston-rod is gripped between the cross-head G and a friction pawl B mounted upon it towards the beginning of the in-stroke, and is released towards the end of the in-stroke by a projection K on the connecting-rod.
Patent GB-190503212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Games Representing Naval Warfare.
Inventor: LEES HENRY
Filed: 1905-02-16
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 3212. Lees, H. Feb. 16. War games.-The sea portion B of a map for use in a game imitating naval warfare is divided by lines into triangles, the apices of which are numbered as shown in the Figure. Pieces, pureferably of cast lead, representing battleships, rams, cruisers, &c., move according to rules on the numbered points, and are captured and removed from the board under conditions prescribed by the rules. Dice may be used to determine the results of engagements.
Patent GB-190512540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Cutting of Cheese or the like into Portions of Definite Weight or Value.
Inventor: CHALLAND ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-06-16
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 12,540. Challand, A. W., [Carrol, T. J.]. June 16. Cheese cutters.-Relates to apparatus for cutting cheeses &c. into portions of definite weight or value. The cheese is mounted on a turntable e, Fig. 1, carried by friction blocks f on, or secured to, a wheel d which is rotated by levers o, p, Fig. 3, through fixed amounts as indicated by a scale, relatively to a knife l carried by a lever m pivoted to a bracket n, so that fixed amounts can be cut off. The table e is fitted with projecting ribs g to hold the cheese &c., and with a plate h, having an adjustable overhanging top i provided with spikes k for the cheese, a small sector being previously cut out from the cheese so that it may be placed over the plate h. The table is placed on the wheel so that the plate h is adjacent to the knife. A mark or button 19 on the table, and a mark or pin 20 on the frame, are used for this adjustment. The wheel d and table e are rotated by either of the levers o, p pivoted on studs q and having slots w, into which work loose blocks v. Pins u on clutches r work in these loose blocks so that, on the movement of the levers o, p between fixed stops z, 5 and adjustable stops 2, 6 on scales 3, 4, the clutches r are moved definite amounts. These clutches consist of pawls s, pressed against the periphery of the wheel by springs t, and are adapted to grip the milled or roughened periphery in one direction only. The lever o is used for cutting off portions of definite weight. To cut off portions of definite value, the amount of cheese cut off must vary with its quality. The stud q of the valve lever p is therefore carried in a block 8 which can be adjusted in a slot 9 by a rod 10, manipulated by the operator and fixed in the adjusted position by a set-screw 11. A pointer 13 and a value scale 12 on the lever p are used for this adjustment. Either lever o, p is rendered inoperative by springing it over the corresponding fixed stop z or 5. Deep cheeses may first be cut in halves or other proportions by a gauge comprising adjustable end-pieces and a fixed cutter drawn round the cheese by a handle, so that the cutter scratches a line or groove for the guidance of the wire or other cutting-tool.
Patent GB-190515095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Opening and Stretching Fabrics.
Inventor: BIRCH WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-07-22
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 15,095. Birch, W. July 22. Stretching.-To. adapt the mounting of the adjustable inclined rollers b, so that corresponding pairs of rollers abut, the rollers are attached to sockets d pivoted at f and coupled by links g. The rollers are adjusted by means of a hand-wheel m, shaft k, worms i, and toothed sectors h, or by means of links pivoted to screw-threaded shafts.
Patent GB-190516395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Roller-blind Apparatus.
Inventor: MCLAREN WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-08-11
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 16,395. McLaren, W. Aug. 11, Window blinds.-In spring roller blinds for use in railway carriages, ships, &c., the spring may be adjusted from the outside of the casing containing the roller. For this purpose, a rose c is provided with a boss d which screws on to the roller pivot or spindle e, so that, when the rose is turned, the spring is coiled. The rose may be turned by hand, or by means of a key, and may be fitted at one or botti ends of the spindle.
Patent GB-190517614-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Inflating Pump and Sunshade, Umbrella or the like for the use of Cyclists
Inventor: BENHAM REBECCA MAUD
Filed: 1905-08-31
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 17,614. Benham, R. M. Aug. 31. Umbrellas &c. combined with tyre-inflating pumps. A sunshade, umbrella, &c., is so combined with a cycle or similar vehicle tyre-inflating pump that, when not required, the umbrella &c. may be inserted in the piston-rod b, while, when in use, the piston-rod and pump barrel are extended to form a mount therefor. The stick of the umbrella carries a plug e adapted to be connected to the rod b by a bayonet or similar joint, the plug being provided with a pair of folding handles f kept down by a button g. To use the umbrella &c., the button is removed, the plug withdrawn from the piston-rod and re-inserted with the umbrella outside, and the piston-rod drawn out and suitably held extended, the barrel being clipped to the machine. A spring may be provided to keep the handles vertical when the button is released. According to the Provisional Specification, the umbrella stick is pivoted to the plug.
Patent GB-190519134-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Winning or Quarrying Ores, Stone, Coal and the like.
Inventor: KRESL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1905-09-21
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 19,134. Kresl, F. Sept. 21 Undercutting &c. -A rotary rock drill driven by means of an electromotor is mounted so as to be capable of cutting grooves in any required plane. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a motor m drives directly a shaft b carrying a cutter a. A split ring o, provided with a tightening-screw r, is mounted on a frame or column t and may be traversed thereon by means of a screw. The motor casing m is provided with pivots f, mounted in a ring g which may turn in the ring o. A worm i, journaled in a bracket n attached to the ring g, gears with a segmental wheel h carried by the motor casing, and serves to turn the motor and the cutter shaft b on the pivots f. In operation, the cutter a is fed into the rock and is then moved sideways, until a groove of the required width has been cut, the groove being deepened by bringing the cutter a back to its starting position and repeating the drilling and side traversing. When vertical slots are to be cut, the pivots f are turned in an horizontal position and the ring g secured by tightening the screw r. Fig. 5 shows a construction in which the cutter a is brought nearer to the floor or side of the working chamber, this being effected by driving the shaft b through bevelgearing s<1>. In some cases, a flexible shaft or spur and pinion may be used instead of the bevel-gearing s'.
Patent GB-190519509-A (GB)
Title: Fireproof Floors
Inventor: THOMPSON JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1905-09-27
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 19,509. Thompson, J. J. Sept. 27. Flooring-blocks.-A floor is formed of blocks resting on joists and projecting beneath the full width of the lower joist flanges, the edges of the projecting portions being bevelled, and with or without a tongue and-groove joint, as shown in Figs. 2 and 4. Specifications No. 14,963, A.D. 1889, No. 13,645, A.D. 1899, and No. 12,708, A.D. 1904, are referred to.