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Patent GB-190410130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Steam Engines.
Inventor: HAYS HARRY JACOB
Filed: 1904-05-03
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 10,130. Hays, H. J. May 3. Axial shaft and reciprocating piston type.-Figs. 1 and 2 show an engine of the axial shaft and reciprocating cylinder type as arranged to drive the front axle of a motor car. It may also be used to drive other machinery. The pistons D are mounted on hollow piston-rods E. At one end of each piston-rod is a crosshead H which has rollers running in a groove m in the axle, and also pins carrying rollers i which run in helical grooves G in the cylindrical casing F bolted to the cylinder. Rotary motion is thus communicated to the axle. The crosshead may revolve on the piston-rod or be rigidly attached to it, in which case the main piston would also revolve. At the other end of the piston-rod is a grooved collar e<1>, which operates the valve mechanism. When the reciprocating frame or lever C<2> is parallel to the axle, no motion is communicated to the slide valve, but, if the frame is inclined, motion is communicated to the end of the bellcrank lever and thence to the valve, the engine being reversed by inclining the lever C<2> in the opposite direction, which can be done by raising or lowering the sliding frame D<1>. Upon the side of the semicylindrical casting B, which carries the cylinders and valve gear, are trunnions B<1>, Fig. 2, supporting the engine in a frame B' journalled, by the sleeve E<5> above and bearing B<4> below, in a surrounding yoke B<3> forming part of the vehicle. Upon the top of the collar is seated a hollow vertical shaft B<7>, provided with a hand-wheel which, by toothed and worm gearing, rotates the frame B'. The sliding frame D' is raised or lowered by turning the nut N. one cylinder and a flywheel may be used, and the mechanism, which is enclosed in a tight casing, thus excluding dirt and grit, may be run in oil.
Patent GB-190411362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Walking Sticks, Umbrellas and the like.
Inventor: PRESTON JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1904-05-17
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 11,362. Preston, J. T., and Lawson, G. T. May 17. Umbrellas and walking- sticks convertible i n t o seats. Radial bars open out to form supports for a seat or a seat ring and fold up into line with the stick. Figs. 1 and 2 show the arrangement fitted to the upper end of a walking-stick. The inner ends of radial bars d, of H or similar section, fit in lugs or recesses in a cap b, which may be screwed or otherwise secured in the stick. These bars, when open, are prevented from assuming a perpendicular position by means of stops or a circumferential flange or other arrangement. A sliding or detachable sleeve f, when moved upwards, brings the bars d into line with the stick, and may be fitted with a cap or with a transverse handle, bar, or crook. The upper extremities of the radial bars carry a seat e or a jointed or telescopic ring or hooks for holding the seat, which, when closed, may fit in a recess in the sleeve and cap, or, preferably, may be enclosed between the radial bars, a spring being attached to the centre of the seat and to the cap b for that purpose. Radial bars may also be mounted on the lower end of the stick to form a base, preferably smaller than the seat, and a sleeve provided with a ferrule may be used for closing the stick. The sleeve may be dispensed with, the bars being of such a section as to form an approximately cylindrical surface when folded, in which case a cap is provided or a handle or crook formed to enclose the upper extremities of the bars. To fix the sleeve in position, circular or annular grooves may be provided in the stick into which corresponding rims on the sleeve may enter, or any other catch may be provided. The radial bars may be pivoted to a cap sliding on the stick, a catch or screw being provided for securing it in position ; or the bars may be made to pass downwardly into longitudinal recesses in the stick and held in the closed position by a spring, bolt, or sleeve, and in the open position by a spring or bolt. The upper extremity of the stick is in such a case provided with a fixed catch or with a handle or crook.
Patent GB-190412264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Fixing and Supporting Axles or Pivot Pins.
Inventor: HUDSON ROBERT
Filed: 1904-05-30
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 12,264. Hudson, R. May 30. Wheelbarrows. - The axles or pivots of the wheels or levers of metal barrows, boxes, or other articles are secured to their supports by bolts e passed through holes in the pivots b and in the supports c. The supports are preferably bent into a U-shape and formed each with two co-axial holes for the pivot. The heads of the bolts are square and fit between the arms of the U's.
Patent GB-190414553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burglar and other Electric Alarms.
Inventor: GETTO AMOS
Filed: 1904-06-28
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 14,553. Getto, A. June 28. Alarms, burglar and like.-An electric burglar alarm, which may also be used as an annunciator, is actuated by the turning of the door handle, which effects the closing of a circuit through an electric bell. The clamp 7, attached to the spindle 6 of the handle, is fixed to a plate 10, having a double slot 11, 12, and carrying a disc 17 with contact-pins 19, 20. The spindle 14, passing through the plate 10 and disc 17, supports a strap 16 carrying a battery 23 and bells 24. Fig. 4 is a diagram of the circuit. The apparatus can be put out of action by opening the switch 30. When used as an annunciator, the pawl 13 is placed in the slot 12, and, when the handle is turned, the strap 16 engages with the pin 19 or 20 as shown in Fig. 2, thus completing a circuit from the battery 23, wire 25, pin 19 or 20, strap 16, wire 32, armature 35 and coils 29 of the bell electromagnet to the switch 30, wire 31, and battery 23. When the handle regains its normal position, the circuit is broken. When used as a burglar alarm, the pawl 13 is placed in the slot 11, so that it slips further down when the handle is turned. If now the handle is turned to its original position, the pawl 13 engages with the teeth 28 on the head of the strap 16 so as to prevent the pin 19 and strap 16 from breaking contact. The bell thus continues to ring until the pawl 13 is raised out of the slot 11.
Patent GB-190417761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: MEDLEY CLARENCE
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 17,761. Medley, C. Aug. 16. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-A bottle, to be used once only, is closed by means of a hollow glass stopper g, which fits in a hole e, bevelled at its upper side, in a ring d lodged on a shoulder b in the bottle neck. The stopper g is flush with the top of the ring d, and is kept stoppered, when the bottle is upright, by means of a weight h, with a base i, which is contained in a recess of a plug j provided with a groove k registering with a groove c in the bottle neck. Cement is introduced through a passage m to the grooves c, k, and by this means the whole is securely connected to the bottle neck. Liquid leaves the bottle, when it is tilted, through the opening e and through tortuous passages n in the plug, adapted to prevent the stopper from being tampered with.
Patent GB-190420145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Fuses for Projectiles.
Filed: 1904-09-19
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 20,145. King's Norton Metal Co., Bayliss, T. A., and Smith, H. M. Sept. 19. Fuzes for projectiles.-Protecting-caps for fuzes are made with an inner cap or liner c, Fig. 1, closely fitting the body a of the fuze, a space being left between the liner c and the outer cap b. These and other protecting-caps are locked to the fuze body by means of a spring tongue d, engaging in a recess a<2> of the fuze body. The tongue d may be pulled out of the recess by pulling a cord loop e or a projecting strip attached to the tongue. The fuze is rendered airtight by screwing down the outer cap b, Fig. 2<A>, upon a rubber ring h and by covering the junction between the cap and fuze with a waterproof band k. With single caps, protection may be obtained by securing with adhesive matter a flexible band covering the spring tongues. Fig. 7 shows a single cap c with its base bearing on a rubber ring h further protection being obtained by a rubber ring i fitted into a recess in the fuze body.
Patent GB-190423195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Waste Preventers of the Tank Flush Type for Water Closets.
Filed: 1904-10-27
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 23,195. Helbling & Co., G. Nov. 2, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Water-waste preventers, siphon -discharge. On pulling the chain l, the valve h in the connecting- piece f is opened and siphonic action ensues. To diminish the sound of impact, the necessary parts of the lever k, cistern a, and valve spindle i are fitted with cushions of india-rubber or the like. The lever k is supported by the siphon e so that, by turning the latter about its long leg, the actuating-device is transferred to the opposite side of the cistern. The supply fittings b may be correspondingly fixed at the other end.
Patent GB-190423629-A (GB)
Title: Stringed Musical Instruments with Increased Vibrating Surface.
Inventor: MALMS OTTO
Filed: 1904-11-01
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 23,629. Malms, O. Nov. 1. Violins and like bowed instruments; instruments with sonorous strings.-The vibrating surface, or resonance, of a stringed instrument is increased by the resonance plate a, inserted between and connected with the front and the back by the soundpost, which is divided into two parts b, b<1>. The pin c passes through the plate a and is fixed into the lower post b<1>. The plate a is inserted in notches in the end-blocks d, d', and is formed as a strip with side or wing extensions. There may be more than one resonance plate, and the soundpost may be in more than two parts.
Patent GB-190503891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mixing Machines.
Inventor: HUNT ALFRED
Filed: 1905-02-24
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 3891. Hunt, A. Feb. 24. Moving-container apparatus.-Dough or other materials are mixed in a rotary container 3, preferably made of aluminium lined with enamel, which is provided with longitudinal straight bars 5 and curved bars 4, and is driven by means of a hand-wheel 18, pinion 19, and internally-toothed wheel 15. The drum is held in position, for charging or discharging, by means of a spring- controlled pin 20 adapted to engage perforated lugs on the drum. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 246, A.D. 1858, No. 15,299, A.D. 1886, No. 26,541, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Stoves &c.], No. 12,056, A.D. 1902, and No. 4338, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190504781-A (GB)
Title: Improved Plant or Flower Pots.
Inventor: EGGLETON ALFRED JOHN
Filed: 1905-03-07
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 4781. Eggleton, A. J. March 7. Bricks.-Plant boxes or pots are made so that they may be built up to form terraces, walls, pillars, arches, &c., the plants growing out of slots or pockets. Walls of buildings may be formed of the pots, those for greenhouses being arranged to grow plants inside and outside. Fig. 5 shows three of the preferred forms in section. The top part has a slot B cut in its vertical front wall, and is supported above the next one by its feet D. The fronts of the lower pots are arranged slot outwards, openings being left at B<1>. Each box may be divided into compartments, drainage holes C being provided. The bottoms of the pots may be arched, or pots of other shapes may be employed.
Patent GB-190505438-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cooking Stove.
Inventor: SCHMID JOHANN
Filed: 1905-03-15
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 5438. Schmid, J. March 15. Cooking-stoves; hot-plates.-A cylindrical cooking- stove is fitted with a rotary hot-plate i, which is mounted on a central pivot t and fits in the grooved rim n. It may be lifted by means of the treadle s, so that it may be rotated on the pivot by means of the hand-rail h. The combustion products from the grate b pass round the cylinder which supports the hot-plates and heat a coiled-tube boiler f connecting two rectangular boilers at the sides of the grate.
Patent GB-190505667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Expansion Bolts.
Inventor: EVANS FREDERIC HENRY
Filed: 1905-03-17
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 5667. Evans, F. H. March 17. Bolts; screw sockets.-An expansion bolt has two tubular sleeves, one B, Fig. 4, being screw-threaded and the other C loose on the bolt A. Each sleeve has a number of jaws or arms B', C', the free ends of which travel up inclines C', B<2> on the other sleeve when the two parts are drawn together by turning the bolt head, and expand, gripping the sides of the bore D'. The arms are preferably reduced in thickness near their junction with the tubular parts of the sleeves. Fig. 7 shows a modification in which the arms B', C<4> are wedge-shaped and force each other outwards when the parts B<3>, C' are drawn together.
Patent GB-190514978-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Electric Switch.
Inventor: HERZ GUSTAVE LEOPOLD
Filed: 1905-07-20
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 14,978. Herz, G. L. Oct. 7, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Switches.-A multiple-way switch, specially applicable for electric ignition in explosion engines for motor vehicles and boats, is provided with a plug operated by a foot-lever which must be rocked and the plug raised out of contact before the circuits can be changed ; the plug is also capable of being removed altogether to render the apparatus inoperative. A central hole in the insulating base 1, Fig. 6, receives the hollow spindle 7 of a cover 8 at the bottom of which is a screwed-on nut 6. The cover can be rotated by means of a handle 19 and carries a spring contact 18, Fig. 5, in the path of which lie fixed contacts 16, 17, Fig. 2, mounted on the base 1 and connected to the different circuits, such as those of a dynamo and battery. The hollow spindle 7 forms a socket for the plug 10, which, when inserted, meets a flexible dished contact-plate 12, and forms a path for the current from one of the terminals 16, 17, through the contact 18, the shell 8 and the plug 10 to the plate 12, from which run return wires to both the circuits. The plug is normally carried at the extremity of the foot-lever 26, Fig. 5, a groove 30 on its shank fitting into the narrow end of a hole 28, Fig. 1 ; it can be removed by sliding it to the wider end of the hole. A spring 32 tends to keep the lever 26 in the full - line position of Fig. 5, where a projection 35 engages one of two recesses on the turned-down rim of the cover 8 respectively corresponding to the two positions of contact of the two-way switch. When the foot-plate 27 is pressed, the cover can be turned, its movement being limited by stops.
Patent GB-190516233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Preparing Iron Oxide for Treatment in Furnaces.
Inventor: WEDGE UTLEY
Filed: 1905-08-09
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 16,233. Wedge, U. Aug. 9. Blast furnace charges.-Fine particles of iron oxide, such as red hµmatite ores or residue from the calcination of iron pyrites, are prepared for use in blast furnaces by mixing with powdered Portland cement, or its principal constituents, and heating the mixture. Preferably, the mixture should be agitated during the heating, and for this purpose may be fed through a rotating kiln ; the temperature should be just below the fusing- point of iron oxide, in order to prevent clinkering. Instead of using cement, the flue dust which accumulates in cement-burning furnaces may be employed.
Patent GB-190518186-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lid or Cover for Sealing or Securing Preserve Jars, Boxes and like Receptacles.
Inventor: BRIERLEY WYNFORD
Filed: 1905-09-08
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 18,186. Brierley, W. Sept. 8. Capsules and the like ; lids and covers, non-hermetic; stopper materials.-Jars &c. for preserves are closed by a cover a of leatherboard, cardboard, papier mÔchÚ, parchment, &c., which is provided with a bead b and an extension c. On the lid a being pressed upon the jar, the bead b springs into a corresponding groove formed round the top of the jar.
Patent GB-190520778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mechanical Strainers or Colanders for Straining Meat, Fruits and the like
Inventor: BONAFEDE CHARLES
Filed: 1905-10-13
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 20,778. Bonafede, C. Oct. 13. Mills and apparatus.-Meat, fruit, or the like fed into the space 1 is crushed by the roller j and passes through the semicylindrical sieve or strainer d. End plates a, supporting the strainer, have flanges g<1> which act as guides for a shaft f rocked by means of a handle h. The shaft k of the roller is supported by rods m moving vertically under the influence of springs n. The roller is prevented from rotating in one direction by pawls, governed by springs and gearing with toothed wheels p, p<1>. Crushing thus takes place only on the forward journey, while on the return the crushed material is pushed back by the locked roller and the partition t. The apparatus can be readily dismounted for cleansing after the roller has been turned up out of the receiver.
Patent GB-190521248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Magneto-electric or Electromagnetic Machines for Use in Automobiles and for other purposes.
Inventor: PELLORCE JEAN ANTOINE EDOUARD
Filed: 1905-10-19
Granted: 1906-10-19
Abstract: 21,248. Pellorce, J. A. E. Oct. 19. Turning-gear.-Dynamo-electric machines, particularly adapted for use on automobiles for starting the engine, charging accumulators, igniting the charge in the cylinders, &c., are connected to the internal-combustion motor by two sets of gearing of different velocity-ratios, one being arranged so that the engine shaft can be driven slowly and the engine thus started when the dynamo is running as a motor energized by the accumulators, and the other so that, when the motor is running, it can drive the dynamo to charge the accumulators. The gearing connecting the machine and the engine is shown in Figs. 4 and 5. The dynamo shaft 31 has keyed thereto a pinion 43 and a ratchet-wheel 39, and the wheels 42, 35 turn freely upon it. The wheel 35 meshes, however, with the wheel 41 fixed to the engine shaft 32. Pawls 36, 37 are arranged on the wheel 35 to act on ratchet-wheels, one of which is fixed to the loose wheel 42 and the other fixed on the dynamo shaft 31, so that the machine, running as a motor from the battery, can drive the engine shaft 32 slowly through the back-gear 45, 44, pawl 36, and corresponding ratchet-wheel, and then more rapidly through the pawl 37 and its ratchetwheel, but, when the engine is running at full speed, the dynamo is driven direct, the pawls overrunning. A solenoid 48 and link 49 may be arranged to put the back gear out of mesh when this happens.
Patent GB-190602977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Burners and Nipples.
Inventor: LOWEN WALTER
Filed: 1906-02-07
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 2977. Lowen, W. Feb. 7. G a s burners. The gas nipple c, Fig. 1, of an atmospheric burner is provided w i t h a central hole e and cross-cuts, and is regulated by a screw cap a. The cap a may be locked by a nut d.
Patent GB-190603232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Pipes, Tubes, Piles or the like.
Inventor: COWPER JOSEPH FOWLER
Filed: 1906-02-09
Granted: 1907-02-09
Abstract: 3232. Cowper, J. F. Feb. 9. Drain and sewer pipes.-Relates to the construction of reinforced - concrete pipes suitable for conveying water or other liquids. Longitudinal iron bars a of T-section and having slots c are fixed to distance-rings b at suitable distances apart, thus forming a framework. Wire or cable d is wrapped spirally round the framework, and is kept in place by the slots c. The ends of the wire or cable are secured by closing down the proper slots as in Fig. 4. The pipe is completed by placing the framework in a mould and filling in with concrete. In the case of a double-armoured pipe, two frameworks constructed as above are used. The inner one is covered with a layer f of bituminous sheeting the edges of which are run together to form a water-tight covering. The framework skeletons are placed one within the other in a mould and the pipe completed by filling in with concrete as before. The bituminous layer f projects beyond the ends of the finished pipe section to facilitate secure jointing. The longitudinal bars of the two frames may be arranged radially in line, Fig. 2, or zigzag, Fig. 3. Drain and sewer pipe joints.-Pipes constructed as above are joined by first overlapping and running together the projecting ends of the bituminous layer, if any. Short lengths of slotted T-iron are placed over the joint, wrapped round with cable e, and finally filled in with concrete.
Patent GB-190606053-A (GB)
Title: Folding Perambulators or Baby Carriages.
Inventor: LIDDLE JOHN
Filed: 1906-03-13
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 6053. Liddle, J., [Alwin Manufacturing Co.]. March 13. Stays.-The side bars 9 of the handle of a folding perambulator and the ends of a crossrod 28 are connected by stays 33, 34. The rod 33 is formed with flanges 36 which embrace the end of the stay 34, and a pin 37 on the rod 34 engaging with a slot in the rod 33 permits of a limited sliding of the parts so that the pins 32 may be lifted out of the sockets. A handle 41 having a cam-surface 39 locks the stays against longitudinal movement.
Patent GB-190606792-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Gas Burner Nipple.
Filed: 1906-03-21
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 6792. Roessler, A. C., and Air Light Co. March 21. Gas burners; air and gas supplies, controlling.-In a gas burner in which the gas and air are supplied under pressure through separate passages, the proportions are regulated externally by means of screwed needles g, h, passing through the gas and air passages e, f in the burner nipple a. The passages e, f are inclined as shown, and are tapered at the outlet. Lock-nuts l, l<1> are fitted to the needles g, h. The invention is shown as applied to a lamp, which need not be opened for regulating the supplies. The burner n is of the ordinary Bunsen type so that it may work with the ordinary atmospheric air supply in case of failure of the compressed-air supply.
Patent GB-190608961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means used in connection with the Moulding of Metal Pillars, Columns and the like.
Filed: 1906-04-14
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 8961. Hall & Son, J., and Hall, L. April 14. Moulding.-Pattern plates and flasks are described in connexion with moulding columns and the like for buildings. A half-pattern p, Fig. 2, is registered on a plate by snugs c and is confined endways by adjustable stops b, Fig. 1 To provide for flanges and other enlargements, auxiliary plates are attached at the sides by bolts and T-slots. The flasks are built up in sections to render them easily adaptable to varying forms of pattern, and are formed with bevelled sand-retaining edges e<1> at the parting surface. Ribs with bevelled edges f<1>, Fig. 7, are also provided. Two half-moulds are taken from the same pattern and are superimposed by aid of ordinary guiding and clamping devices.
Patent GB-190613381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Light Brackets.
Inventor: HUG EUGENE FEODOR
Filed: 1906-06-11
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 13,381. Hug, E. F. June 11. Lamp brackets.-An electric lamp 2 hangs by its leads 7 from a trolly 9, which travels on an arm 1 rotatable in an horizontal plane. The arm is fixed to a turnplate 4, mounted in a casing 5 which can be attached to the ceiling &c. The height of the lamp is made adjustable by a take-up device 8.
Patent GB-190617878-A (GB)
Title: Process for Making Manures Very Dry & Acid Free without Mechanical Heat.
Inventor: MACDONALD THOMAS
Filed: 1906-08-09
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 17,878. Macdonald, T. Aug. 9 Manures.- In the process of manufacturing manure from ground phosphatic rock, sometimes mixed with nitrogenous or ammoniacal refuse, by treatment with dilute sulphuric acid, the mixed materials are transferred directly to a pit or den and there allowed to dry and mature without the application of external heat. The acid used is preferably of a strength of from 70-100‹ Tw., and is used while still retaining the heat developed on dilution of stronger acid.