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Patent GB-190420797-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for the Preparation of Metallic Oxides by Direct Combustion of the Metal and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: FINK-HUGUENOT LAURENT
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 20,797. Huguenot, L. Fink-. April 19, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Furnaces for metallic oxides.-In a process for the preparation of metallic oxides by direct combustion, the molten metal is first sprayed and then burned to form the oxide. Surrounding the outer end of a cap 14 is a cylinder 18 having an inlet 15 for the pulverized metal, a reduced outlet 19, and side-tubes 20, 20<a>, 20<b>, 20<c> for introducing hydrogen or other suitable gas, and oxygen or air. The tubes are so disposed relatively to one another as to form a " blowpipe." In use, steam or other suitable gas is injected through a tube 10, and passes partly to the container 1 and partly to the nozzle 14. The former portion acts on the surface of molten metal within the container 1 and forces the metal out through the tubes 8,7, while the latter pulverizes the metal as it escapes from the nozzle and causes it to reverberate within the cap. The pulverized metal gradually escapes through the small central opening 15, and is oxidized by the hot burning gases entering through the tubes 20. 20<a>, 20<b>, 20<c>. The oxide is finally withdrawn through the outlet 19.
Patent GB-190421895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Telegraphs
Filed: 1904-10-11
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 21,895. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Grimston, G. S. Oct. 11. Order apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for transmitting messages or signals, described in relation to a range-transmitting telegraph. Fig. 1 shows the circuit arrangements, the transmitter comprising three dial switches A, B, C, representing thousands, hundreds, and quarters of hundreds of yards respectively. From all the contacts of the sending-switches, independent lines are run to the corresponding stop-magnets of the receiver dials A', B', C', a single common return wire A<11> being used for the stop-magnets and also for the motor D. The circuit of the sending-switch is completed through a key K<1> and the motor circuit through a key K<2>. Fig. 5 shows the construction of one of the dial sending-switches, by which the motor circuit is closed before the switch can he turned. On depressing the spindle e against the spring g, the motor circuit is closed by the contacts h, m, and the spindle can be turned as soon as the pin e<1> is clear of the base B" till the particular contact c is connected to the bus bar b by the switch a. The contact of the springs h, m is prolonged by a dashpot k. The receiving-apparatus at each station consists of a driving-motor D, Fig. 6, and a set of dial drums A', B', C' (one for each sending dial) loosely mounted on the shaft q, from which they are driven frictionally. Each drum has as many stop-magnets s as there are numerals on its dial. Each drum has also a magnet u in the connection between the drum and the common return wire, the armature u<1> of which normally engages the drum to prevent its rotation. When the spindle e of one of the transmitting switches is depressed, and the switch connected to any particular contact, the motor D is set rotating and the magnet u of the corresponding drum is energized and allows that drum to rotate until a stop t on it engages the armature s<1> of the stop-magnet connected to the said particular contact. Other drums are prevented from rotating by their armatures u<1>, unless the corresponding dial sending-switches have been operated.
Patent GB-190422922-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Oil Lamp.
Inventor: HOLMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-10-25
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 22,922. Holmes, W. Oct. 25. Extinguishing oil lamps; oil lamp reservoirs.- When the lamp is upset, a rod 12 attached to one end of a rocking lever 9 is released from pressure on the table. A spring 13 thereupon turns a lever 9 which raises a rod 7 attached to the extinguishing-cap 6. A continuation 16 of the rod 12 is grasped when the lamp is carried from place to place. To prevent overflow of oil, a wick chamber 18 is provided in the reservoir, with an aperture 19 near the bottom to admit oil and an enlargement at the top to hold folds of wick. The filling-plug 20 is placed as shown so that the reservoir can only be rather less than half filled. A tube 21, bent as shown, serves to ventilate the reservoir. Holes 22 in the lamp pedestal allow a cooling-current of air to pass up the tube 8.
Patent GB-190423126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Belts for Motor Cycles Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: ASHTON HARRY
Filed: 1904-10-27
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 23,126. Ashton, H. Oct. 27. Belts and bands.-Relates to the construction of driving-belts especially for motor cycles and motor cars, but applicable generally, particularly where such belts run from a large driving pulley or wheel to a small one. As shown in Fig. 1, by way of example, the belt consists of a suitable core A with detached or separate washers of leather or other suitable substance B of prismoidal, circular or other shape threaded on it. Belts thus constructed can expand on the outside without detriment when passing around a small pulley.
Patent GB-190423704-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Castor for Chairs or the like.
Inventor: LEE SYDNEY
Filed: 1904-11-02
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 23,704. Lee, S. Nov. 2. Castors.-The supporting-part of a castor con. sists of a series of balls g arranged in a ball race a formed in a casting b. The castor is secured to an article of furniture such as the leg of a chair or table by countersunk screws e, and the balls are retained in place by a cone h screwed to a threaded projecting part c of the casting. To enable such a castor to be secured after the balls have been fixed in position, it may have lateral flanges through which the screws extend, the internal screws e being omitted. The castor may also be formed with a socket portion in which the leg of a chair &c. is secured by lateral screws. In a modification, the pin c has a central hole for a screw e<1> which secures the castor and also locks the cone h in position.
Patent GB-190501628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Weighting Motions of Warp Beams of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: TAYLOR HERBERT
Filed: 1905-01-27
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 1628. Taylor, H. Jan. 27. Brakes.-F r i c - tion is applied to the warp beam of a loom by means of clips or collars 12, hinged to or engaging with lips 11 on brackets 4 carried by shafts 7, which are adjustable endways in bosses of plates fixed to the end frames, the clips 12 being provided with recessed projections or notches for links 13 connected to adjustably-weighted levers. The clips 12 and the brackets 4, which support the beam, fit over the necks thereof, and the friction caused by the clips is increased on rotation of the beam. Strips of woven material are placed between the collars or ruffles, and the brackets and clips to give an elastic grip on the beam. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that both ends of the clips 12 may be attached to the connecting links or rods, which in this case are forked, and the weights if desired may be directly applied to the upper clips.
Patent GB-190504994-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for the Automatic Destroying of Vacuum for use in conjunction with Ejector or other Jet Condensers
Inventor: HOFFMANN ROBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1905-03-10
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 4994. Hoffmann, R. E. March 10. Condensers, relief valves for.-Relates to vacuumrelief valves for preventing back-flow of water in the ejector or other jet condensers of reciprocating engines or turbines. According to the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the atmospheric pressure on the top of the valve A, which is mounted on the exhaust pipe, is balanced by the pressure on the. underside of the auxiliary valves B, C. The valves are operated together by a float F in a chamber R, which communicates with the lower part of the condenser and the underside of the exhaust pipe. A weighted lever S, a dash-pot, or a spring prevents chattering of the valves &c. Flexible diaphragms or pistons may replace the valves B, C. In some cases, an ordinary equilibrium valve, operated directly or indirectly by the float, may be used. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the valve is operated by a bucket W, which receives water through the inlet R from the condenser.
Patent GB-190506105-A (GB)
Title: Improved Smoke Box Doors for Marine Boilers
Inventor: GUTHRIE JAMES
Filed: 1905-03-23
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 6105. Guthrie, J. March 23. Smoke-boxes.-The smoke-box doors of marine boilers are kept cool by the circulation of cold sea water through them. Fig. 2 shows the arrangement. Branch pipes G<1>, G<2> connect the hollow doors B with the flow and return pipes A, D respectively. The pipe A terminates at the ship's side in a bell-mouth E. Valves are fitted for shutting off any one of the doors for repairs &c. The spindle of each door fastening passes through a hollow stay or the like. A supply of cold water for use in the stokehold is taken from the cocks K.
Patent GB-190506529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliding Sashes for Windows.
Inventor: ROBERTSON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-03-28
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 6529. Roberts o n , A . March 28. Window opening and closing apparatus.-S l i d i n g sashes c for ships &c. are closed water-tigbt on the window frame by the aid of vertical b a r s d fitting loosely in channels of the sashes. The bars and the channel walls are toothed, and are simultaneously engaged by pinions i on a manually - operated worm-driven shaft.
Patent GB-190513542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Guards and Screens
Inventor: FREEMAN FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1906-06-30
Abstract: 13,542. Freeman, F. C. July 1. Fire guards. - Fire guards or screens are made in two or more parts adapted to slide over one another, so as to fit any width of fireplace. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the parts are provided with openings along the top and bottom edges, and are secured by means of fastenings A, B, shown separately in Fig. 5, so that they may slide freely. In a modified form, shown in Fig. 3, loops are formed of the top and bottom bands of each part, and are passed over the corresponding band of the other part, so as to secure the parts in position. The openings in the top and bottom edges may be dispensed with, the parts being secured by fastenings which are detached to permit of adjustment, and again attached. The upper edges of the guards may be covered by metal tubes or bands so as to present a smooth surface, and the guard may be formed of wire mesh as shown, wire rods, or perforated sheetmetal, which may be galvanized The wings of the guards may be hinged to the fronts.
Patent GB-190514633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners.
Inventor: ZECHNALL LEOPOLD
Filed: 1905-07-15
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 14,633. Zechnall, L. July 15. Incandescent gas lamps. - An . upright burner, which is practically free from downward shadow and is sufficiently compact to allow of its being used with an ordinary open-ended globe h, consists of a short mixing-tube c, completely unobstructed at its lower end, to which the gas is supplied by upwardly-directed openings a<1> in an annular tube a. The mixture of the air and gas is ensured either by a contraction d or by a transparent or opaque disk m having a central opening m<1>. Specification No. 238, A.D. 1897, is referred to.
Patent GB-190516775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Brake Mechanism applicable for use with Two Wheeled Vehicles.
Inventor: SANGER EDWARD
Filed: 1905-08-18
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 16,775. Sanger, E. Aug. 18. Brakes.-In a brake, specially for two-wheeled vehicles, a brake block or band is adapted to act upon a drum which is geared to the wheel hub, and a "free-wheel" connexion allows the vehicle to be backed while the brake is on. In one arrangement, Fig. 3, a spur-wheel b<1> on the hub is geared to an internally. toothed drum E through a pinion b<2>, which is mounted on an arm b<4>, attached to the vehicle body or to the axle b<5> as shown. A ring e can rotate about the drum E in one direction only ; one form of connexion for effecting this comprises spring catches e' which are fitted in slots in the drum and adapted to engage projections or depressions on the interior of the ring. When the brake is applied to the ring e, the ring and the drum are retarded, and the retardation is communicated to the hub through the pinion b<2>. The force thus applied to the arm b<4> is stated to relieve the horse of the weight of the vehicle. The spur-wheel b<1> may be fixed directly on the hub, when the drum E would rotate upon the axle ; or, as shown in Fig. 3, it may be formed as a sleeve with prongs b<6> for fitting between the wheel spokes. The modification shown in Fig. 5 is particularly for use with heavy drays and tradesmen's carts. It comprises a bevel-wheel b<1>, on the hub, the motion of which is communicated to another wheel b<8>, which is connected, by a sleeve e', or rods, and spring catches e<1>, to the brake disk E, which can rotate on the axle b<5> and to which the brake band &c. is applied.
Patent GB-190517959-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automobile Vehicle.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1905-09-05
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 17,959. Thompson, W. P., [Gilbert, P. F. A.]. Sept. 5. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to an automobile vehicle particularly intended for road traction and for use in tillage, digging, and the like and provided with two steering and driving axles or undercarriages. Figs. 2 and 3 show a plan and elevation of the vehicle, and Fig. 5 an enlarged detail sectional view of the driving-gear. The frame A is mounted on two identical steering motor axle bridges, each consisting of a framework or casing containing the differential gearing and part of the transmission gearing, and turning for steering purposes on upper and lower vertical pivots, roller bearing-surfaces I, J being interposed between the main frame A and the bridges. One of the plates I on each axle carries a toothed ring K, which is operated for steering by a screwthread L on a longitudinal shaft connected to the steering hand-wheel L', The motor M transmits motion to the axles through the clutch N, the change-speed and reversing gear contained in the gear case O, and a universally-jointed longitudinal shaft. The shafts P, O may be geared so as to give two or more relative speeds, and the shaft Q is connected to the part S of the longitudinal transmission shaft by bevel reversing-gear in which the bevel pinion r', driven from the shaft Q, drives either of the bevel-wheels S', S<2> according to the longitudinal adjustment of the shaft S, the ends of which are provided with longitudinallysliding joints s. The shaft S is connected to the wheels by a universally-jointed shaft U, the gearing contained in the axle bridge casing, and the differential shaft C. Specifications No. 19,682, A.D. 1893, No. 11,831, A.D. 1896, No. 19,541, A.D. 1902, and No. 16,378, A.D. 1903, are referred to,
Patent GB-190605224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Preparing Substances in the Manufacture of Foodstuffs for Cattle or for Human Consumption.
Inventor: MAKIN EDWARD
Filed: 1906-03-03
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 5224. Makin, E., and Hardcastle, H. M. March 3. Food preparations. -Relates to a process and apparatus particularly applicable to the preparation of foods composed of a mixture of cereals and saccharine matter. The materials are fed from a conveyer c and pipe m respectively, into a cylindrical mixer f open at the top, superheated steam being admitted f r o m a pipe n. The process of mixing and heating is c o n - tinued until the albuminoids in the cereals are caused to coagulate and coalesce. The ingredients are mixed by rotating vanes g and when cooked pass out through a shoot o into moulds. The superheating apparatus described in Specifications No. 22,656, A.D. 1895, No. 17,358, A.D. 1896, and No. 19,016, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Furnaces &c.], is preferred.
Patent GB-190606112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Moulding Plastic or like Substances.
Inventor: STIDDER JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1906-03-13
Granted: 1907-03-13
Abstract: 6112. Stidder, J. G. March 13. Moulding-presses. - For moulding articles of different pattern or shape, or articles having recesses, projections, or ornamentation on their faces, a mould of the kind described in Specification No. 21,450, A.D. 1905, is provided with removable liners, which are ejected from the mould with the moulded article and then removed from the article. Fig. 1 is a plan of a mould of the kind described in the prior Specification in which the moulded article is discharged from the mould by a sliding side wall a<1>. The inner faces of liners b are so formed as to produce any desired ornament &c., and, to facilitate their ejection together with the moulded article, they are formed with inclined outer faces b<1>. When it is desired to mould several articles in the mould, division plates are employed and are ejected together with the moulded articles and liners.
Patent GB-190606861-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Floor Scrubbing and Cleaning Machine.
Inventor: HOUGHTON THOMAS MARCUS
Filed: 1906-03-22
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 6861. Houghton, T. M. March 22. Floors, cleaning. -A floor-scrubbing apparatus comprises a wheeled frame carrying fixed or moving scrubbing - brushes, water - supplying pipes, and squeegees or other devices to collect the dirty liquid, which is then withdrawn by a pump. The bedplate a, mounted on wheels b, is operated by the handle d and carries brushes g, which may be fixed or arranged to rotate or reciprocate by connexion with the cranked axle t. The brushes may also be resiliently mounted, and may be raised from contact with the floor by means of a lever. Between the brushes are perforated pipes i supplied with water from one compartment of the tank c. The rear portion k of the bed-plate is hinged at l and carries squeegees m, n adapted to collect the dirty water, which may then be withdrawn through a rose o and tube p by means of a pump r driven from the axle t. When the strut w is disengaged, the hinged part k is raised into an inoperative position by the spring x. According to the Provisional Specification, which indicates various modified arrangements, the collecting means may consist of felt rollers, or strips, on which the suction rose presses, or the squeegees may deflect the liquid into a receptacle containing the suction rose. Brushes arranged as in the ordinary type of carpet-sweepers may also be employed, either alone or in conjunction with the fixed brushes.
Patent GB-190609927-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Boiler or Water Heater.
Inventor: URE JOHN ANDREW
Filed: 1906-04-28
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 9927. Ure, J. A. April 28. Boiling-p a n s.- The outer casing of the boiling-pan g is made in two parts, the upper a being capable of rotation relatively to the lower part b. An horizontal baffle h and a vertical baffle i are fixed to the upper part, and the smoke has an exit at f. The lower casing is provided with two or more projections k, and the horizontal baffle has a number of holes m. Hence, when the chimney f has been placed in the required position relatively to the fire door, and the casing has been adjusted to cause two of the holes m to coincide with the holes in the projections k, the whole can be fixed in place by means of bolts l.
Patent GB-190613056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sulphonic Chlorides, Sulphonic Bromides, and Sulphonic Amides and Derivatives thereof.
Filed: 1906-06-05
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 13,056. Dreyfus, C., and Clayton Aniline Co. June 5. Sulphonic chlorides, bromides, and amides, and derivatives thereof are prepared by treating a sulphinic acid, or its salts, in the presence, or not, of ammonia, or an ammonium salt, with a hypochlorite or hypobromite. In an example, sodiumhypochlorite section is run into o-toluene sulphinic acid, or its sodium or calcium salt ; the o-toluene sulphonic chloride formed may be separated by any suitable means. In another example, toluene-o-sulphinic acid or its ferric salt is mixed with aqueous ammonia and gradually treated with a solution of sodium hypochlorite or bleaching- powder. The solution is then warmed until all the sulphonic chloride is converted into toluene-osulphonic amide. On driving off the ammonia by heat, or a current of air, and acidifying with hydrochloric acid and cooling, the sulphonic amide crystallizes out. A part of the ammonia used can be replaced by alkali. When o-sulphonic acid of benzamide is treated according to the last example, o-sulphonamide of benzamide is produced ; this, on heating, preferably in the presence of ammonia, yields saccharin. Similar examples, in which o-sulphinic acid of methyl benzoate and the methyl ester of anthranilic acid are converted into saccharin, are given.
Patent GB-190614872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Water Heaters, Condensers and the like.
Inventor: GIBBS JOHN EDWARDS
Filed: 1906-06-30
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 14,872. Gibbs, J. E., and Sheppee, F. H. June 30. Feed-water, heating.- Relates to feed - water heaters &c. in which the tubes are connected to end sections formed in one piece with the tube plates. To afford access to the tubes, a removable outer casing o is adapted to be drawn over the end sections. To support the high pressure involved when in use on a motor road vehicle without leakage, plates m, having packing-material beneath them, are forced against the sections b by nuts k. The casing o is prevented from turning by setscrews i. Screws l also prevent the plates m from turning, and tighten the joints between the plates and rings h brazed on to the casing o. Connecting- blocks for the steam inlet and outlet are attached to the casing.
Patent GB-190615565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Door Furniture
Inventor: HARCOURT EDGAR GODWIN
Filed: 1906-07-10
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 15,565. Harcourt, E. G. July 10. Knobs.-A handle for use either with a mortise or a rim lock has a metal boss c, Fig. 2, secured to a wooden grip a by means of the flange c<2> and central piece c<3>. It is adapted to abut against the casing of a rim lock d, Fig. 3, and to allow it to be used with a mortise lock, an annular groove c' is cut in the face of the boss c to receive the end of an ordinary rose e. In a modification, Fig. 7, the boss c is attached to a socket c<4> of square section, by turning the flange c<2> over radial projection c<5> thereon, while the [grip a is secured by being pressed tight.
Patent GB-190618012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw-propellers.
Inventor: QUICK GEORGE
Filed: 1906-08-10
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 18,012. Quick, G. Aug. 10. Screw propellers.-The blades are constructed with their leading edges of double-bevel or chisel shape, as shown at e, f, the angles of each side of the edge being preferably equal. From the leading edges to some distance past the mid-length of the blade, the thickness of the blade is uniform and then gradually decreases in thickness to the following edge, as shown in the sections a ... d, Fig. 2. This construction ensures that both faces of the blades are of the same pitch and that the thickness of the blades is uniform at the same radius.