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Patent GB-190315491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1903-07-13
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 15,491. Mills, B. J. B., [LumiÞre, A., and LumiÞre, L.]. July 13. Phonographs &c.-Flexible record discs of paper, card, or the like are applied to a firm support in such a way as to prevent vibration of the disc. The disc d, if of a certain thickness, is pressed against a concave surface, as shown in Fig. 2, by the conical edge of a screwed ring b. Thinner discs may be held against a convex surface by the flange of the screwed ring. A plane surface may be employed for supporting very thin discs by means of the device shown in Fig. 3. An arm e, attached to the diaphragm carriage f and having a spring h or counterweights, has a fork or other shaped end surrounding or close to the style s, and presses down the part of the disc adjacent to it.
Patent GB-190324241-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fastening for Milk Churn Lids
Inventor: SHINKFIELD HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1903-11-09
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 24,241. Shinkfield, H. J., and Phillips, J. F. Nov. 9. Milk cans, fastenings for. The hasp c, Fig. 4, is secured to the lid of a railway churn or can and the box is pressed on to the staple, so that the spring-pressed bolt h is pressed back and then returns and shoots into the hole in the staple. The end of the staple and that of the bolt are rounded, so that the bolt is easily pressed back. A key, Fig. 5, may enter the other side of the box f and be used to press back the lever i which carries the bolt h. In Fig. 7, the bolt h is shown carried in a frame k; it may be disengaged by depressing the piece l, and may be secured by a lock, if desired.
Patent GB-190400006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Venetian Window Blinds.
Inventor: BARNARD GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1904-01-01
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 6. Barnard, G. H. Jan. 1. Window blinds.-Venetian blinds are formed so that the laths rise and fall singly and not in bulk. Endless cords 1 are passed over the usual rollers at the top, and also through checks 14, 13, shown separately in Figs. 2 and 8, and the laths are carried by tapes 8, 10. The tapes 8, Fig. 3, are continuous, and are connected to tapes 9 under the laths, and to pulleys 7 through which the cords 1 pass. To raise the blind, the check 13 is slackened by pulling a cord 15, and the cords 1 being then hauled, the top check 14 is released by its spring 0, and the laths raised and simultaneously closed together at the top.
Patent GB-190401637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Stopping Engines and Trains Independently of the Drivers.
Inventor: PRIVAT MAURICE
Filed: 1904-01-22
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 1637. Privat, M. Jan. 22. Stopping engines and trains.-Relates to apparatus for stopping engines and trains independently of the drivers, and comprises a piston P on the locomotive held in position in a cylinder by a lever B, and levers 0 on the permanent way which may be raised by electrical or mechanical means to trip the lever B and thus cause the brakes to be applied, the whistle, or an alarm bell, to be sounded, and the steam to be cut off. When the lever B is tripped by the lever O, the piston P moves in the cylinder until a valve V is uncovered to allow the air to escape and apply the brakes. The pistonrod t is connected to the whistle and regulator. The lever 0 is operated by a lever L which controls the disc or other signal 1, 3. The levers 0 may be controlled electrically, in which case the locomotive carries a dynamo D for supplying current through a trolley p<1>, rail piece R, and circuit 6 to an electromagnet E<1> acting on an armature at the end of the lever O. The lever O is locked in its raised position by two rods T<2>, T<3> until the engine has passed on to the next section, when the rod T<3> is tripped by a second electromagnet E' energized by a current from the next contact piece R.
Patent GB-190404197-A (GB)
Title: Animal Douche.
Inventor: PAGE ARTHUR VERNON
Filed: 1904-02-19
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 4197. Page, A. V. Feb. 19. Couplings, disconnectible.-An apparatus for applying water &c. to any affected part of an animal consists of two flexible perforated pipes B connected to a hollow T-piece A<1> and provided at their ends with ferrules C, which can be placed together and fastened by a clasp D so as to form a water-tight joint.
Patent GB-190406739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking Mechanism for Faucets.
Inventor: CHENERY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-03-19
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 6739. Chenery, W. H. March 19. Locking valves and cocks, plug cocks.-The plug e of the cock shown in Fig. 2 is locked by a spring latch l which falls into a slot c cut in the edge d of the shell. The key q, which fits on the reduced end g of the plug, has a tongue s which presses on a spring plunger o and so raises the latch. The piston plunger, which is reduced in the centre, is retained by a pin fixed in the plug. Fig. 5 shows another method of raising the latch. The arm t, which normally projects beyond the reduced end g, is pressed back and the latch is raised as the key is put on.
Patent GB-190411991-A (GB)
Title: Processes for the Manufacture of Potassium Bi-tartrate and Tartaric and Citric Acids in which Torrefaction is employed.
Inventor: BOISSIERE ALFRED JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-05-26
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 11,991. BoissiÞre, A. J., and Faucheux, L. May 26. Tartaric and citric acids; tartrates.-In the manufacture of tartaric and citric acids and tartrates, the raw materials, consisting of wine lees, raw tartar, potassium hydrogen tartrate, calcium tartrate and citrate &c., are heated at from about 150‹-210‹ C. The effect is to destroy or modify the colouring-matters so as to render them harmless and also to render partially insoluble the iron and aluminium salts, the phosphates, and other mineral impurities. The materials are placed upon shelves, gratings, &c. in a kiln, and hot inert gases, such as carbonic acid, containing a minimum of oxygen and of a constant temperature, are circulated therethrough. In preparing potassium hydrogen tartrate, the materials are broken into small pieces, torrefied as described, and dissolved while still hot in boiling water. The solution is decolorized with boneblack or animal charcoal, if necessary, and the tartrate crystallized out. Recrystallization from boiling water gives pure, white crystals. In making tartaric acid, dilute hydrochloric acid is the solvent used. After filtration, calcium tartrate is precipitated by the addition of lime or calcium carbonate. After thorough washing, it is treated, hot or cold, and with or without being torrefied, with sulphuric acid, and the precipitated calcium sulphate is macerated to free it from tartaric acid. The liquors, after decoloration and concentration, yield good crystals. Citric acid is manufactured by first treating lemon j juice with lime or calcium carbonate, and after torrefying and washing the resultant calcium citrate, treating it, hot or cold, with dilute sulphuric acid. The calcium sulphate obtained is lixiviated and the liquors, after concentration, yield fine crystals of citric acid.
Patent GB-190412259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Tabulating Mechanism for Typewriters.
Inventor: MILLS CLAUDE KENNEDY
Filed: 1904-05-30
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 12,259. Mills, C. K., [Williams Typewriter Co.]. May 30 Type -writers.- Relates totabulat i n g - mechanism. Column stop dogs are pivotally mounted on the front bar 5 of the carriage 4, and any of them may be swung into position to engage a stop pawl 27 on the framing 1. The pawl 27 is mounted to slide and is adjustable to stop the carriage in different denominational positions in a column for printing tens, hundreds, thousands, &c. It is pivoted to the upper end of an arm 26 fixed on a pivoted frame 25, on which is also fixed a toothed segment in gear with a toothed segment operated by a lever 14, the upper end of which moves over a graduated ratchet-toothed rack 20 on the framing 1. As a modification, the lever 14 may be fixed on the pivoted frame 25. The lever 14 has a finger-piece 16 and a tooth 17 for engaging the rack, and is capable of an oscillating movement to engage and disengage the tooth 17 and rack 20. When the lever 14 is pushed inwards, it moves an extension 29 and a bar 30 carrying a finger 31 for elevating the pawl 27 into position to engage the operative stop dog or dogs on the carriage bar 5. The finger 31 engages under and lifts a bar 33 carried by pivoted arms 32, and the bar 33 engages under the pawl 27. The bar 30 also operates a lever 34, the shoe 37 of which engages and operates the general release bar 38 to release the carriage.
Patent GB-190413890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising Liquid.
Inventor: ADAMS SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1904-06-20
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 13,890. Adams, S. H. June 20. Direct air-pressure apparatus.-Liquid discharged by a siphon from an elevated tank forces the air out of a receptacle, and this air is used to force liquid from another receptacle. The liquid discharged by the siphon b from the tank a draws in air through the pipe d, Fig. 1, and, after operating a turbine f, displaces the air in the vessel m, to which a siphon n, o is fitted. The air forced out of the vessel m passes through the pipe s and discharges the vessel d, Fig. 3, to which water is admitted through the non-return valve c. The turbine f operates an air-compressor h, which is connected to the pipe s by the pipe j. The siphon n, o, which is used to discharge the liquid from the vessel m, is in two parts, and a valve-controlled pipe p, carried up above the tank a, connects the part n with the sump t. The pipe s is enlarged at r so as to prevent water from passing with the air into the vessel d. In a modification, a deep-trap siphon a, Fig. 2, is fitted with a "break" pipe b, which passes into the vessel d.
Patent GB-190419741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stands for Side Drums and the like.
Inventor: HAWKES OLIVER
Filed: 1904-09-13
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 19,741. Hawkes, O. Sept. 13. Drums.-A portable stand for a side drum or the like is arranged so that the drum rests upon rubber pads h at the ends of arms e,f, g. The arm g is fixed to the bracket a ; the other arms e,f are pivoted to it. The arm g is adjustable for drums of different size, by means of the screw g<5>, Fig. 4. The bracket a is pivoted at the top of the tube d, which telescopes into the socket k and is secured by the screw o. The plane of the arms is variable by means of the holes i and corresponding screw j, Fig. 4. The sliding piece n and rods m keep the legs l in position. The stand can be folded as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190425176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerators for Cooling Liquids.
Inventor: ROBINSON PHILIP
Filed: 1904-11-19
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 25,176. Robinson, P., [trading as Morton & Co., R.]. Nov. 19. Cooling liquids.-Relates to improvements in refrigerators of the type shown, in which the liquid to be cooled passes alternately over and under tubular partitions 3, 4 containing the cooling- liquid. The usual fins or feathers on the partitions 4, under which the liquid to be cooled flows, are dispensed with by making these partitions tubular for their whole depth and so much higher than the alternate partitions as to prevent the liquid from flowing over them. The usual unions between the outlets 20 in the bottom of the tank and the drain pipe 18 are also dispensed with. A gun-metal or other strip or block 19 is interposed between, and fixed to, the bottom of the tank and the drain pipe, so that the drain pipe and strip expand and contract to the same extent as the bottom of the tank, and any leakage at the joints is thereby prevented. The outlets 20, which are closed by valves 21 connected by a U-tube, are formed in the gun-metal strips. The drain pipe is trough-shaped in cross-section, as shown in Figs. 2, 5, 8, and 9. As shown in Fig. 2, the pipe is U- shaped in cross-section and attached to the strip 19 by soldering the upwardly-projecting sides of the tube to inclined flanges 24, 25 formed on the strip. The edges of the pipe also fit in longitudinal grooves 26, 27 in the strip. Fig. 5 shows the tube provided with angle-section strips 30, 31, which are secured to the sides of the strip 19 by screws or otherwise. In another arrangement, the edges of the tube 18, Fig. 8, are fixed in rabbeted grooves 35, 36, formed in the strip 19. Fig. 9 shows a tube D-shaped in cross-section having its flat side secured to the strip. The flat side of the tube may be interposed between the bottom of the tank and the strip 19. In place of the strip 19, blocks 39, as shown in Fig. 10, which are provided with the outlets 20, may be fixed at certain intervals apart under the bottom of the refrigerator and attached to the flat side of a drain pipe 37.
Patent GB-190428116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air & Water-tight Cases.
Inventor: DOWNING GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-12-22
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 28,116. Downing, G. F. Dec. 22. Trunks.-Cases for holding officers' uniforms &c. are rendered airtight by the following means. Along each edge of the lid of the box is fitted a metal shoe A', A<2>, Fig. 1, bearing a strip of vulcanized india-rubber C pressed outwards by the corrugations B<1>, B'. To the body of the case is fitted the flange D, Fig. 2, with the single corrugation E and the return flange F. When the lid of the case is placed in position, this corrugation E becomes embedded in the rubber of the shoe and makes an airtight joint. Wires inserted in the lid and body of the box may replace the corrugations.
Patent GB-190500326-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Ventilation of Poultry Houses, and similar Buildings.
Inventor: WEBB JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1905-01-07
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 326. Webb, J. T. Jan. 7. Air, drawing-off and supplying, methods of; shafts. -Relates to the ventilation of poultry houses, cowsheds, stables, kennels, foster-mothers, &c. An air trunk e at the back of the building extends nearly to the roof, and connects through perforations b with a tunnel or wind-guard c provided with hinged doors at its ends through which fresh air is admitted. The foul air passes out near the roof at the front through openings f and a windguard g similar to the first. The openings &c. may be covered with wire-gauze, and the parts carrying them may be hinged, as at a<1>, to be opened out in hot weather. A baffle-plate may be attached to the roof to prevent a direct current across to the front openings.
Patent GB-190500478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Pulleys for Motor Cycles
Inventor: BEYER OSKAR HERMAN MAX BRUNO
Filed: 1905-01-10
Granted: 1906-01-10
Abstract: 478. Beyer, O. H. M. B. Jan. 10. Pulleys; variable-speed gearing.-Driving-pulleys for motor cycles &c. are made of variable diameter by causing co-axial conical flanges to approach and recede from one another. One flange is formed upon a drum a secured to a shaft f, and the other is provided with a collar b which is screwed upon the drum a and locked by a key g entering a keyway h between the parts a, b. In the Provisional Specification, means are indicated for operating the parts while the pulley is in motion. The collar, which is not screw-threaded, is thrust forward by cams actuated by toothed gearing.
Patent GB-190501856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Balance Weights used for Furnace Doors and the like
Inventor: SMALLWOOD ALFRED
Filed: 1905-01-31
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 1856. Smallwood, A. Jan. 31. Balancing-devices.- Balance weights are so formed that saving of metal is effected and the weight readily adjusted. The balance weight is formed in tubular lengths A of circular or other section which fit together as shown at a', a<2>. The sections are enclosed by top and d bottom plates and held together by a rod B having a head b<1> at the bottom and a cotter at the top. The rod is also provided with a hook for the attachment of a chain or cable. The hollow cylinder is loaded with iron, swarf, old iron, or other heavy material until the desired weight is obtained. In a modification, the rod B is provided with nuts at each end.
Patent GB-190509221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Marble, Dolomite, and the like
Inventor: THOM THOMAS MATHIESON
Filed: 1905-05-02
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 9221. Thom, T. M. May 2. Stone, artificial.-In the manufacture of artificial marble, dolomite, and the like, the natural product is imitated closely by slaking the lime used with a solution of a mixture of sodium, potassium, and magnesium chlorides and magnesium and calcium sulphates.
Patent GB-190512790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radiators for Heating Buildings.
Inventor: PADDON JAMES EDMUND HENRY
Filed: 1905-06-20
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 12,790. Paddon, J. E. H. June 20. Lift valves; rotary cylindrical valves.-Relates to means for controlling and directing the flow of steam through radiators. In one kind of radiator, a valve has one face provided with a raised portion which is adapted to be seated upon the inner face of the bushing through which the valve stem passes, so as to prevent the escape of steam around the valve stem. In another kind of radiator, there may be provided a rotary cylindrical valve, parts of which are shown separately in Figs. 7 and 8. An outer cylinder 12 has a port 13 in one side and a hole 14 in the opposite side. Within this cylinder rotates a second cylinder 19 having an opening 20 on one side, which is split, to register with the opening 13. A projection 21 on the inner cylinder fits in the cut-away portion 16 of the outer cylinder. The temperature of the radiator is ascertained by touching a rib or a button carried by the rib or indicator which is secured to the handle of the valve.
Patent GB-190513156-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combination Incandescent Electric Lamp and Periodic Automatic Switch for Electric Flash Light Purposes.
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1905-06-26
Granted: 1906-06-26
Abstract: 1 3 , 1 5 6 . Birkbeck, H., [Phelps Co.]. June 26. Switches.-A bimetallic thermal switch is combined with an electric flash lamp having two filaments of different resistances, the arrangement being such that the two filaments are flashed consecutively. The thermal switch comprises a bimetallic, preferably U-shaped, bar A surrounded by a heating-coil E arranged at the bend of the bar and enclosed in gum-lac &c. An insulated contact B, Fig. 3, on one end of the bar A co-operates with a contact D screwed into its other end. This switch is arranged within the casing of an incandescent lamp with two filaments, G being the main filament and G<1> a small filament of higher resistance. The casing is formed in two portions H, H<1>, the latter of which is screwthreaded to form the terminal connexion of the lamp socket and has connected to it one end of the thermal bar A. The current from one terminal of the lamp socket is free to pass through the bar A to the contacts D, B and through the helix E to the conductor a, which leads to the common terminal of the two filaments. The other terminal of the filament G is connected by the lead b to the central main contact I, while the filament G<1> is connected to the casing H. When the lamp is in circuit, current passes through the heating-coil to the common terminal of the filaments, and through the filament G to the central terminal I. The bimetallic strip bends under the influence of the heating-coil, thereby separating the contacts B, D. A circuit remains through the lead c, and the two filaments in series, to the contact I. The filament G<1> then glows until the bimetallic strip has cooled sufficiently to reinsert the main filament. The electric circuit is never broken, so that arcing is prevented. Fig. 2 shows the switch arranged within the outer contact e of a plug socket, mounted upon the central contact f. One terminal of the helix E is connected with the contact d, which is connected with the central contact, and with this construction an ordinary lamp can be made to flash. The application to a plug provided with conductors instead of lamp connexions is shown.
Patent GB-190516625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brackets for Displaying Goods
Inventor: GRIFFITHS THOMAS
Filed: 1905-08-16
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 16,625. Griffiths, T. Aug. 16. Brackets.-A bracket for displaying goods in shops and the like consists of a frame a, formed of metal rod or wire and having its end b<1> turned down into a vertical peg which engages with a socket-fitting d on a standard e.
Patent GB-190519250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Dyeing of Wood and similar Pulp.
Inventor: LONGLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-09-23
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 19,250. Longley, W. Sept. 23. Dyeing.-Wood and similar pulp is dyed with a solution containing a basic colour, such as methyl vio'et, carrageen or the like, alum, and alkaline solution of resin.
Patent GB-190519925-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Wrapper for Spare or Reserve Motor Tyres
Inventor: BROOKS BOULTBEE
Filed: 1905-10-03
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 19,925. Brooks, B. Oct. 3. Wrappers.-The central portion a of a protecting-wrapper adapted for covering spare motor-car tyres of different sizes consists of two strips a', a<2>, Fig. 3, of waterproof canvas, thin leather, &c., which are sewn together at their inner edges and at their outer edges are secured to flaps b, Fig. 3, provided with cane or wire spring hoops c. The inner edges of the strips a', a<2> are made lonser than their outer edges to obviate wrinkling when the wrapper is placed round the tyre. One end of the wrapper may be provided with a flap d, Figs. 2 and 3, to which the buckle d<1> and strap d<2> may be secured. The flaps b may overlap one another as shown in Fig. 6, thus enabling the hoops c to engage behind the beadings on the edges of the tyre, or the flaps may be just long enough to allow the hoops to spring one over the other. The central portion a of the wrapper may be made in one piece, and a cord or other fastening may replace the strap d<2> and buckle d<1>. It is stated in the Provisional Specification that the wrapper may be further secured by a series of straps or other fastenings arranged at intervals.
Patent GB-190520008-A (GB)
Title: A Device for the Protection of the Inner Tubes of Pneumatic Wheels of Vehicles
Inventor: COLEMAN EDWARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-10-03
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 20,008. Coleman, E. W., and Gliddon, A. J. L. Oct. 3. Drawings to Specification. Tyres, pneumatic.-A tyre shield which may be fitted between the air tube and outer cover, secured under the tread of the cover, or built into the canvas layers of the cover, consists of cottonwool, with sufficient of the oil removed, dressed with shellac and a naphtha or like solution of gum mastic, compressed and moulded to the desired form. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act 1902, to Specifications No. 8524, A.D. 1892, No. 21,409, A.D. 1893, No. 8879, A.D. 1894, No. 15,355 A.D. 1897, and Nos. 23,751 and 23,752, A.D. 1900.]
Patent GB-190602834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for the Manufacture of Cattle Feeding Cakes.
Inventor: CHATTOCK HERBERT EDWIN
Filed: 1906-02-06
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 2834. Chattock, H. E. Feb. 6. Moulding food for animals. - The machine comprises the usual indenting-rollers g, h, but the meal, instead of being fed through a die to the rollers by worm or like feed, is passed through rollers c, d which compress it into slab form e while feeding it forward. Flanges with sloping faces on the rollers c, d, form sides to the sheet of meal, which is finally cut into cakes by the cutting- rollers j, k. Specification No. 8587, A.D. 1893, is referred to.