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Patent GB-190414355-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process and Apparatus for Generating Air-gas.
Inventor: GERSABECK EMIL
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 14,355. Gersabeck, E. June 25. Carburetting.-An apparatus a for carburetting air, for use in signalling and other purposes, is fixed or rotatable and comprises a series of plates or trays b provided with apertures c. If the apparatus is of circular cross-section, the apertures are arranged alternately at the centres and circumferences of the plates ; if the apparatus is rectangular, the apertures are arranged alternately at opposite sides of the plates. An absorbent and permeable substance d is arranged to extend into a hydrocarbon liquid placed in the lower part e of the apparatus. Air is pumped in a tube f, which may be above or below the liquid level, and, in traversing a zig-zag course through the apparatus, becomes intimately mixed with particles of liquid held by the absorbent material. To assist in saturating the material, tubes g may connect the upper and lower parts of the apparatus and thereby ensure, through the agency of air pressure or capillary action, a continuous supply of liquid to the upper part of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190418038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moveable Arms for Dress Busts.
Inventor: CARTER FREDERICK SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-08-19
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 18,038. Carter, F. S. Aug. 19. Lay-figure and like stands.-Relates to fitting and detaching the movable arms of dress busts. A wooden spindle b, Fig. 1, attached to the shoulder part of the arm a passes through the two discs d, f fixed on each side of the bust e and moves in them freely. A screw thread c on the end of the spindle engages with a screw in the disc h, placed inside the bust and prevented from rotating by two pins or screws i on which it can move longitudinally. Spiral springs keep the discs h, f apart, and prevent any looseness of the joint. On turning the arm a, the springs are compressed, and the arm will stay in any position. It may be detached by unscrewing it from the disc h. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, a block l is fitted in the shoulder of the bust, and the spindle o has an extension n which is pivoted within a recess m in a ball k of a ball-and-socket joint attached to the arm q. The device acts similarly to that shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190419610-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mitring Machine.
Inventor: SCHUETZ MARTIN
Filed: 1904-09-12
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 19,610. Sch³tz, M., and Kilgus, G. Sept. 12. Mitering; dovetailing.-Wood to be dovetailed or sawn at any angle is held on shelves f, f<1> which are fitted with angle-irons or fences e, e<1> and length gauges g, and are either fixed or adjustable on a table a or a rotary sector-plate c thereon. The table is then moved on the guides band towards the machine saw, its motion being limited by stops l, m. The gauges g to suit different pieces of work are adjustably fixed on the slotted fences, the square-shouldered studs h of those gauges not in use being readily depressed by the work. The shelves may be inclined to the horizontal for dovetailing and other purposes.
Patent GB-190420484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace Fire Bars and Grates.
Inventor: MAYLAENDER FELIX
Filed: 1904-09-22
Granted: 1905-09-22
Abstract: 20,484. Maylõnder, F. Sept. 22. Firebars.-Relates to means for reciprocating firebars, so that they are all moved simultaneously towards the bridge but returned to their normal positions in two separate sets. Fingers 2, Fig. 1, on a swinging shaft 1, engage teeth 5, 6 respectively, on the grate bar heads and move the bars simul taneously towards the bridge. As the shaft 1 swings back, the teeth 5, between the fingers 2, 3 return with it, but the teeth 6, which are kept from returning by the ribs or fingers 4, remain in their extreme position until the shaft has rotated far enough to allow of their being engaged by the fingers 7. In a modification, the fingers 2, 3 are replaced by a projection 9, Fig. 4, which works between teeth 11, 12 on the grate bar head, the projections for the teeth 6, on alternate bars, remaining the same as in the other arrangement. Some of the fingers on the shaft 1 may be dispensed with, by connecting a number of the bars in groups.
Patent GB-190420698-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mudguard for Velocipedes or the like.
Inventor: BEHRENS JOHANN
Filed: 1904-09-26
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 20,698. Behrens, J. Sept. 26. Guards, mud.-A mud guard for velocipedes &c. consists of one or more parts b which can be slid, when desired, behind a fixed part a, the carrying- stay c being pivoted to an adjustable rotatable arm i on the wheel spindle. A spring clip f and spring bolt g are provided.
Patent GB-190425804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clips for Suspending Picture Post Cards and the like for Show purposes.
Inventor: TERRY ALBERT VICTOR
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1905-11-28
Abstract: 25,804. Terry, A. V. Nov. 28. Clip suspenders.-Clips for suspending picture postcards and the like for sale or inspection are made by stamping U-shaped slits a', Fig. 1, at intervals along a spring steel band A. The metal tongue a<2> of each slit is bent out from its root a<3>, then down to form the clip part a<8>, and up again at its point a<4>, to facilitate the insertion of the card B. The top part a<5> of the band is bent over to form a hook a<6>, Fig. 2, by which the band is suspended from a wire or rod ; or it may be suspended from another band by means of the slot a<7> at the bottom, as shown in the Figures. The top of the band may have a label C, of metal or otherwise, which may be riveted on or made detachable. The label may bear an advertisement. For articles thicker than postcards, the clips may be modified.
Patent GB-190426002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Violins and like Stringed Musical Instruments.
Inventor: HERN MARSHALL BROWNE
Filed: 1904-11-29
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 26,002. Hern, M. B. Nov. 29. Violins and like bowed instruments.-The pressure of the strings upon the bridge and belly is relieved by the use of a curved resilient tail-piece clamped upon the end of the instrument. The bent-down end of the tail-piece is secured upon an end-pin f, Fig. 3, having a collar e and screwed into the soft block g, by means of a set-screw h. The tail-piece is made of a tough, flexible material such as galalith or vulcanite, or it may be constructed in spring-connected sections. A spring may be mounted upon or across the belly to support the front or back end of the tail-piece. A bridge of the form shown in Fig. 5 may be used. The circular base k is formed with feet j or with a continuous bearing-surface, and it may be supported upon a hollow auxiliary support or casing of the same size as the base k.
Patent GB-190426197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in High Power Self-intensified Lights for Incandescent Gas Lighting.
Inventor: BRAY JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-02
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 26,197. Bray, J. W. Dec. 2. Incandescent gas burners; chimneys. -Several mantles B, forming a cluster, are surrounded by a single chimney A provided with one or more holes J above the top of the mantles to prevent noise. The supporting parts are formed with a socket G which slips on to the end F of the supply pipe.
Patent GB-190502817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calliper Gauges
Inventor: NIXON DAVID
Filed: 1905-02-11
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 2817. Nixon, D. Feb. 11. Calliper gauges.-Sliding callipers made of wood are provided with metal strengthening-pieces of special form, and the friction is rendered adjustable. One arm A is fixed to the bar F by means of a wooden plug N and flanged metal pieces M with. angle-plates m. The other arm B is connected to the part C by cross-pieces and plugs N. The bearing-surfaces on one side are provided by metal plates L, and on the other side by a bar G, adjustably secured by set-screws I and nuts J.
Patent GB-190503073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brick, Block or Tile Cutter.
Inventor: BECHTEL BYRON ERB
Filed: 1905-02-14
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 3073. Bechtel, B. E. Feb. 14. Moulding bricks, blocks, and tiles. - Relates to cutting-apparatus for use in connexion with moulding-machines. A stream of clay, delivered on to an endless band of connected plate sections 7, running on small rollers 10 on shafts 9 acting as pivots between the plates, gives motion to the band. Cutting- frames 17, sliding in somewhat radial grooves 16 on heads 15 fixed rigidly to shaft 14 situated above the further end of the upper part of the band, are provided with wires 20 fixed eccentrically to rollers 18, Fig. 7. In action, guiderollers 21 on these frames pass down the parts a b of cams 22, the frames falling by gravity, and strikers 11 on the plates then engage the rollers 18, pushing the frames back along the slideways. The cut then commences, the rollers 21 returning to meet the cams at the points d. The cut is made into grooves 13 just behind the centres of the plates 7 so that not quite half the cut article projects from the plate when the wire lifts out. The bricks pass on to rollers 24 preferably covered with fabric, those at the inner end being shorter and supported on stays 25 so that the plates can pass round.
Patent GB-190505445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Saddles for Velocipedes.
Inventor: WILBERFORCE WILLIAM BASIL
Filed: 1905-03-15
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 5445. Wilberforce, W. B. March 15. Saddles.-The cycle seat-pillar controlling-device described in Specification No. 13,246, A.D. 1897, is combined in the construction of a saddle. Pivoted at F to a bracket E, a velocipede saddle is controlled by an adjustably - tensioned spring H connected by a chain or the like J to the bracket, so that the underframe normally slopes forwards and downwards. The chain passes over a pulley or roller a' on a cross-piece a, or over the crosspiece itself, while the tension-adjusting screw G passes through a cross-piece a<1>. A stop e prevents an excessive backward tilt.
Patent GB-190505845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Production of Pure Diastase
Inventor: FRAENKEL SIGMUND
Filed: 1905-03-20
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 5845. Frõnkel, S. March 20. Diastase.-To prepare pure diastase, a cold extract of washed green or kiln-dried malt is filtered through infusorial earth, kaolin, or sandstone filters to separate bacteria, and is fermented with a pure culture of Frohberg or Logos yeast to remove sugar and other carbohydrates and nitrogenous substances. The fermented liquid is filtered and evaporated in vacuo to separate alcohol, or the fermentation is conducted in vacuo. The solution may be purified by dialysis or otherwise, and is evaporated to dryness.
Patent GB-190506612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres for the Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: LAMBERT WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-03-29
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 6612. Lambert, W. H. March 29. Tyres, pneumatic.- Puncture of pneumatic tyres is prevented by lining the inner surface of the outer cover a with an undistended layer of coils of india-rubber tubing c, g, the thickness of which may be varied as shown. The air tube b may be corrugated to suit the contour of the inner surface of the tubes.
Patent GB-190506784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Manufacture of Briquettes.
Inventor: PATRICK WILLIAM HENRY ARMSTRON
Filed: 1905-03-30
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 6784. Armstrong, W. H. A. F., Baron. March 30. Cements.-Waste liquor from stills, termed " pot "ale," is evaporated and used as an agglutinant. The pot ale may be concentrated by furnace gases which add to it tar and soot, and while hot may be mixed for example with the small of Welsh steam coal. Resin and linseed foots may previously be added to the pot ale for waterproofing, and also glucose or dextrin, and tar. The finished briquettes may be dipped in waterproofing-material if desired. Specification No. 10,514, A.D. 1889, [Abridgment Class Fuel, Manufacture of], is referred to.
Patent GB-190508559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cardboard Pulp and other Round Boxes.
Inventor: STEVENSON ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 8559. Stevenson, A., and Impey, F. L. April 20. Embossing.-A screw-thread is formed on the neck of a cardboard, pulp, &c. box by means of heated tools, either by direct compression or by spinning.
Patent GB-190510457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Heading and Hooping Casks or Barrels.
Inventor: THORSCHMIDT ERNEST CLEMENS
Filed: 1905-05-18
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 10,457. Thorschmidt, E. C. May 18. Wood barrels; heads.-The heads and end hoops are fixed to barrels of which the staves have been previously assembled and the bilge hoops applied. The parts g of the head of the barrel rest on the platform e, which is secured to the threaded sleeve d receiving the threaded portion of the rod c. The lower end of the rod c fits into the split upper end of the tubular column b, fixed in the split socket a<2> of a cast-metal base a, provided with a circular flange a', and is secured by the clamping-ring b<1> and the bolt 3. The hoop m is then slipped over the staves f, the ends of the hoop being pivotally fixed near the ends of a diameter of the disk h<1>, at right-angles to the bar h. By turning the bar h from a vertical into a horizontal position, the staves fare forced together, and the head g is engaged by the croze 7. The end hoops i, k are then driven on and secured
Patent GB-190511353-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Regenerating Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: LUCKOW CARL
Filed: 1905-05-30
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 11,353. Luckow, C. May 30. Secondary batteries are regenerated as follows, when the capacity has diminished owing to the sulphation, contraction, disintegration, &c. of the active mass :-The normal electrolyte, sulphuric acid, is withdrawn, and the cells are cleansed by one or more rinsings with water. A dilute metallicsalt solution containing not more than 5 per cent of neutral or anhydrous salt is then run in. Preferably, 1-3 per cent solutions of salts of the light metals are used : for example, a solution of sodium, potassium, or magnesium sulphate, or of sodium or potassium borate, carbonate, or hydroxide, either alone or mixed with sodium or potassium sulphate, or of sodium or potassium borate or carbonate mixed with hydroxide. An electric current is then passed for some daya in the opposite direction to a charge, causing the desulphation of the active material, the reduction of the peroxide plates, and the oxidation of the lead plates. The current is then reversed, and after some days the plates come to their original state. After the salt solution has been run out and the cell rinsed with water and filled with sulphuric acid, the accumulator is ready for re-use. When the diminished capacity is merely due to sulphation, and not to contraction of the negative active material also, the regeneration is effected l:y an ordinary charging-current of several days duration. The sulphate is the most important ingredient of the regenerating-electrolyte, the other salts being converted into sulphate by the acid which remains in the cell in spite of rinsing, and by the acid formed during desulphation. A strong acid reaction must be avoided by renewing the salt solution, by diluting with water, by the addition of dilute solutions of potassium or sodium carbonate or hydroxide, or by the use of calcium, strontium, or barium carbonate, or hydroxide or other suitable means.
Patent GB-190514249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Valves
Inventor: BALDWIN JAMES
Filed: 1905-07-11
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 14,249. Baldwin, J., and Baldwin, A. July 11. Safety-valves are provided w i t h a compound lever for retaining the valve in an open position when required. A dead-weight safetyvalve is shown in Fig. 1. The valve 5 is loosely connected to the spindle 6, which bears against the casing in two parts 8, 9. To the casing is fixed a double bracket 13, to which is hinged a lever 14 which encircles the valve spindle, and the two projections 15 on which bear upon the collar 6A attached to the spindle. Thelever 14A is provided with a bifurcated end 14<B> and is hinged to the lever 14 at 16. When it is desired to raise the valve, the handle is pulled outwards and upwards and, by means of the compound leverage, the valve is easily raised. In its normal position, as shown, the handle lies close to the valve and is thus to a considerable extent removed from accidental interference.
Patent GB-190523564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sand-moulding Machines.
Inventor: CHIPCHASE JAMES JACKSON
Filed: 1905-11-16
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 23,564. Chipchase, J. J. Nov. 16. Moulding.-Axle-boxes and other articles are moulded in an inverting-flask machine by the aid of stripping-plates. A pattern plate l, Fig. 1, and stripping-plate k are formed with half-journals m, m<1>, n, n<1> and half-pulleys m<2>, n<2> for rotating them. Movable stops f fix them in position and secure the pattern plate during the withdrawal of the mould and stripping-plate. Raiding and lowering is effected by brackets d sliding through holes in the floor and operated by apparatus c. A truck receives the moulds for removal.
Patent GB-190523697-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System of Hot Water Circulation applicable to Cooking Stoves, Kitchen Ranges and the like.
Inventor: WILSON CHARLES WALKER
Filed: 1905-11-17
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 23,697. Wilson, C. W. Nov. 17. Heating by water circulation; heating buildings; heating water. - Relates to a hot-water heating- system in which the water is heated by the waste heat of cooking-stoves, kitchen ranges, and the like heated by gas, oil, or electricity. A pipe or pipes A from the water-circulating tank enter the oven B near the front of the stove. The pipe A passes over the first set of oven burners D, along the back of the oven, and over the second set of burners E which are at the other side of the oven. It then rises, preferably in a slanting direction, close to the side of the oven, and passing along the roof thereof and through the flue F is carried over the hot-plate burners G back to the circulating tank. The pipe may have a hinged connexion K, so that it may be lifted clear of the burners G. The circulating pipe A may be connected to the ordinary hot-water circulation of a kitchen range and form an auxiliary system of hot-water supply when the kitchen range is not in use.
Patent GB-190523908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fog-horns and Fog Whistles or Signals.
Inventor: DAVEY ARTHUR CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1905-11-20
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 23,908. Davey, A. C. Nov. 20. Fog-horns; whistles.-A retarding air chamber or tube is provided between the aircompressing cylinder and the reed or whistle, so that the blast may be prolonged. The reed or whistle I of the horn K is mounted in a tube J<1> provided with a small checking inlet aperture J and fitted in the chamber G, communicating with the air cylinder A. In a modification, the piston-rod is hollow, and has an inlet valve at its lower end, thus preventing air from being drawn back through the chamber G during the upward movement of the piston. A perforated cover B protects the cylinder from dust &c.
Patent GB-190525838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Pipes or Nozzles for Fire Engines and other Purposes.
Inventor: TURNER ALFRED WILLIAM VOWLES
Filed: 1905-12-12
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 25,838. Turner, A. W. V. Dec. 12. Nozzles for fire-engines &c. are constructed of a number of co-axial sections of different diameters, so that by detaching one section an orifice. of larger diameter is obtained. Fig. 1 shows the nozzle with a tapering bore formed of sections C, D secured together and to the base B. The parts are held to one another when detached by means of clips and chains. The sections may have cylindrical bores of different sizes.
Patent GB-190601122-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Polishing Cream.
Inventor: LANGSTAFF ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-01-16
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 1122. Langstaff, A. Jan. 16. Cleansing-compositions.-A polishing-liquid for use on polished furniture, pianos, varnished goods, enamelled leather, papier mÔchÚ, lacquered brass, &c. consists of methylated spirit, gum benzoin, raw linseed oil, malt vinegar, and butter of antimony.
Patent GB-190602894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guide Apparatus for Impulse Steam Turbines having One or More Stages of Pressure.
Inventor: SCHULZ RICHARD
Filed: 1906-02-06
Granted: 1907-02-06
Abstract: 2894. Schulz, R. Feb. 6. Elastic-fluid turbines.-Relates to nozzles and to means for facilitating the construction of nozzles and nozzle valves for elastic - fluid turbines of either radial or axial type. The admission stage B, Fig. 4, of a multi-stage turbine has nozzle valves V controlling nozzles having a primary part A and a supplementary part A'. The stage nozzles are similarly formed. The supplementary parts are pressed against the fixed parts by screw studs S. Two or more supplementary parts may be arranged for each stage, and are formed as segmental slides which can bo adjusted by hand or governor actuated worm gearing or the like. The two parts of the nozzle may have various contacting surfaces, one of which is indicated by the line t-t, Fig. 1<b>. A hardened wearing ring such as x, Fig. 11<a>, may be fixed to the supplementary part. The proportions between the openings in the two parts of the nozzles may be so arranged that by adjustment of the movable part A', Fig. 7, some of the nozzle apertures may be partially or entirely stopped. The nozzles may be formed with three parts, the outer ones A', A', Fig. 15, being adjustable. Each segmental set of nozzles may be divided into three segmental parts D<1>, D<2>, D<3>, Fig. 10, the parts varying in form and dimensions and being used alternatively for varying conditions of load. Au indicator may be fitted to the sliding part of the nozzles. The nozzles may be fitted with sliding valves S, Fig. 23, or with flap valves. The details of the invention may be modified.
Patent GB-190603505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Step Ladders.
Filed: 1906-02-13
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 3505. Airey & Blackburn, and Blackburn, W. Feb. 13. Stays.-A s t a y for stepladders consists of a bar a hinged to one of the treads c and provided with a slot e which engages with a bar d fixed to the back portion f. The slot e is provided with one or more branches e<1> which drop over the bar d and hold the legs firmly apart. Specification No. 12,760, A.D. 1886, [Abridgment Class Buildiogs &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190605965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Safety Connectors for Electric Conductors
Inventor: CORELL GAETAN MICHEL
Filed: 1906-03-12
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 5965. Corell, G. M. March 12. Couplings; cut-outs; distributing.- Relates to an appliance for connecting conductors, particularly line-wires, and so arranged that, in case of breakage of a wire, the free ends thereof are disconnected from the circuit. The appliances may be arranged to connect up an auxiliary circuit on the failure of the main circuit. Fig. 1 shows one construction. The conductors 1, 2 are connected to plungers 13 sliding in plugs 7 screwed into a hollow cylindrical insulating body 4. A conductor 12 is fitted in a groove in the iusulator, and serves, when the plugs are in the position shown, to connect the conductors 1, 2. Should one break, a spring 16 forces the corresponding plug into the hollow body, so breaking contact with the conductor 12 and isolating the broken conductor. Fig. 2 shows a modified arrangement, by which, on the breakage of the line conductor 20, an auxiliary conductor 31 is connected up to maintain the circuit. The plugs 22, 22<a> are provided with inner contacts 27 adapted to bridge contacts 26 and complete a connexion through contacts fitted in slightly-modified connectors 33.