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Patent GB-190412347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for the Extraction of Metals from their Ores.
Inventor: STEUART DOUGLAS STUART SPENS
Filed: 1904-05-31
Granted: 1905-05-31
Abstract: 12,347. Steuart, D. S. S. May 31. Sifting ores &c.-Relates to an apparatus for the complete treatment of ores, and comprises among other things screening-apparatus. Ore falls into a disintegrating-chamber a, through a grizzly f provided with holes to permit the passage of air charged with the disintegrated substance, plates being suitably disposed in the chamber a to direct the air draught. The material passes into the screening-chamber g, meets an inclined grizzly k provided with longitudinal bars of triangular section to prevent choking. The grizzly prevents insufficiently disintegrated fragments from passing to the screens, and returns them to the chamber a. Beneath the grizzly k is an inclined coarse screen l passing entirely up the chamber to meet a dust frame, its lower end being in the disintegrating- chamber a. Underneath the screen is a fine stepped screen carried over stretchers n, o supported on the frame m, held by springs u and mounted to oscillate by means of the shaft q, carrying cams r and driven by mitre wheels t. The stepped screen may be replaced by an endless-band screen mounted on rollers suitably driven. The lower portion of the screening-chamber is constructed in the form of a shoot terminating in a bent plate with a hinged plate and if necessary provided with a paddle-wheel y.
Patent GB-190414949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in Crates for, the Packing of Bicycles.
Filed: 1904-07-04
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 14,949. Rudge-Whitworth, Ltd., and Pugh, J. V. July 4. Packing velocipedes.-In packing bicycles in crates, the handle-bars are suspended separately, the pedals are detached and re-attached in reversed positions, and cylindrical plugs c, Fig. 1, pass through the holes b into the hollow steering- columns. The L-pin is turned through half a revolution, its top fitting into a hole b<2> in the top strip a of the crate, or in a block fixed to it, the saddle being turned to be in a vertical plane, and the nuts on the ends of the wheel spindles fit into holes in the side strips a<2> or in blocks fixed to them. The gear case is protected by a strip a<3>. In the modification shown in Fig. 9, the steering- wheel and the saddle are suspended separately.
Patent GB-190415159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Producing Waves in Baths.
Inventor: HOEGLAUER HEINRICH
Filed: 1904-07-06
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 15,159. Hoeglauer, H. July 6. Baths.-Relates to wave-producing appliances acting directly on the mass of water to be used. In one arrangement, Fig. 2, a plunger a is immersed in and withdrawn from the water by means of a shaft b which is actuated by a motor or by the bather by means of a rod c. The weight of the plunger may be counterbalanced by springs, weights, &c. An air cushion may be formed by allowing water to enter the plunger. The plunger may be guided by rollers and curved rails, Fig. 5. In another form, Fig. 8, the propeller is provided with a float, and is connected to the end of the bath by flat and spiral springs ; in a modification of this form, the positions of the float and flat spring are reversed. The propeller may also reciprocate horizontally and be cut away at the bottom so that the water behind it may escape to avoid shocks. These forms may be operated by means of a draw-bar, cranked axle, cord, or the like, or by foot gear, and may be contained in the bath itself or in side chambers.
Patent GB-190420023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Automatically Exchanging the Pins in the Sound-boxes of Sound-reproducing and Recording Machines.
Inventor: MALKE ERNST
Filed: 1904-09-16
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 20,023. Malke, E. Sept. 16. Phonographs &c.-In a needle-feeding appliance, the receptacle is made easily exchangeable and of large capacity. One form of the appliance is shown in plan in Fig. 1. The rotatable disc 29 has a slot engaging the arm 4 of a cylinder 3 provided with a slot 5 for transferring the needles from the holder to a delivery tube. The needle drops into a trough in the vibrating lever, and is fixed by means of a clamping-ring. The holder consists of a drum 13 with an annular slot 16, and a recess 14 for the cylinder 3. The needles are pushed along the slot by means of a slide 21 on the arm 20 of a helical spring 18. The box is detachably connected to its base-plate by means of a keyhole 12 and stud 10. The slot 16 may be of spiral form. In a modification, the pins are placed in the space between the cylindrical casing and a spring drum and are supported by a flange on the drum. The annular space is divided into sections by projections on the drum so that the spring pressure acts on one group only at a time. The flange is corrugated to retain the points of the needles, which are thus protected from scratching. In the modification shown in Fig. 8, the needles are placed horizontally in a rectangular receptacle which is divided into two parts by a partition 36. The bottom of the receptacle slopes towards a central aperture above the slotted cylinder 3 by means of which the needles are conveyed to the hopper 39. The ends of the spring 40 extend over the needles and hold them in position.
Patent GB-190422753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Oil Fuel Burners.
Inventor: WILTON GEORGE
Filed: 1904-10-21
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 22,753. Wilton, G., and Wilton, T. Oct. 21. Liquid-fuel fittings.-Oil fuel is fed from above into an open cup-shaped vessel b, shown in plan, and by means of a steam jet d is mixed with air and steam and forced through a tube c, the end of which is surrounded by an annular opening for steam. A spiral device h is preferably fitted at the end of the tube c. Steam is admitted by a valve m into the space f between the tubes c, e, and, passing round the fluted piece h<1> attached to the tube c, meets the jet of oil and steam from the spiral, thus producing a rotating spray of oil, air, and steam, which is ignited and delivered into a furnace.
Patent GB-190426198-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Purifying Petroleum Oils.
Inventor: WYNNE EDWARD WILLIAMS
Filed: 1904-12-02
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 26,198. Wynne, E. W. Dec. 2. Drawings to Specification. Purifying oils ; rendering oils non-explosive; lamp oils.-Petroleum oils are purified and rendered non-explosive and suitable for use as lamp oils. The oil is treated with a mixture of borax, dry soap, alum, pearl ash, soda ash, chloride of lime, caustic potash, quick lime, borax, salt, carbon, naphthalene, camphor, water, sugar of lead, and sulphuric or hydrochloric acid, and, after air has been blown through it, is allowed to settle and afterwards filtered. The oil is then treated with air which has been filtered through cotton waste, dried, and ozonized. Finally, crushed chlorate of potash and naphthalene are added to the oil, and air is again forced through it. The Provisional Specification states that both sulphuric and hydrochloric acids are used in the purifying- mixture.
Patent GB-190428503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Detachable Bands for Attaching Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: BANCROFT ALFRED HENRY
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 28,503. Bancroft, A. H. Dec. 28. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to means for drawing together the ends of non-continuous retaining- bands in pneumatic tyres. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a rocking lever E is hooked to a loop C' on one end of the wire or band, the ends B, B' of which are drawn together by passing the lever E through the opposite loop C, when the lever is turned into the position shown and locked by means of a collar F. In the modifications shown in Figs. 2, 3, and 4, the lever E is locked by taking under a hook J on the wire, or vice versÔ. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the ends of the band are drawn together by means of a cord K, and are locked by a book J. A canvas strip is formed with end flaps sewn over the wires B and with a central flap for folding over the coupled ends of the wires. Suitable enlargements &c. may be formed near the ends of the wires to prevent them from being drawn inside the edges of the cover.
Patent GB-190429428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Photographing Telegraphs.
Inventor: RIBBE PAUL
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 29,428. Ribbe, P. Dec. 31. Telegraphs. - Pictures, sketches, &c. are photographically reproduced at a distance by telegraph, use being made, at the sending - station, o f either a selenium cell or a sooted wire gauze with carbon contact, and at the receiving- station of a mirror deflected b y a n electromagnet. The original sketches &c. are fastened on to the endless band 1, which is intermittently moved so that each original is held for a certain time before the lens 2. An endless band 6, on the rapidly-rotating pulley 7, passes before the radiophone 16. This radiophone may be provided with a glass plate at one end, a diaphragm 17 at the other, and a sooted wire gauze within. This band, shown in Fig. 2, is provided with a number of apertures 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13, so placed that one aperture does not enter the camera obscura 3 till the preceding one has left it. Light from a certain small square on the original passes through the aperture, which is within the camera obscura 3, and influences the sooted gauze in the radiophone 16, and varies the resistance of the carbon contact 18, 19. A current is thus sent over the line, and energizes the electromagnet 27 and its iron core 34. The variation in position of the diaphragm 28 deflects the mirror 32 and sends a ray of light through the corresponding aperture in the band 6<1> on to the sensitized screen 38, reproducing the small square in the original. The band 6<1> is exactly similar to the band 6 and is moved synchronously with it. In the case of a transparent original, the light is placed behind the original and a selenium cell may be used in place of the sooted gauze and carbon contact. In another modification, the endless band is replaced by a rotating perforated disc provided with apertures 49, 50, 51, &c. These discs can be rotated synchronously at a high speed.
Patent GB-190501902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Revolving Doors.
Inventor: WENDLER JULIUS
Filed: 1905-01-31
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 1902. Wendler, J. Jan. 31. Doors and door frames. -Relates to a revolving door convertible into swing doors. In one form, the rotating ceiling f, Fig. 1, suspended from the pin d is provided with pins g carrying the leaves which are locked in the rotatable position by arms p pivoted at sand engaging with grooves v, Fig. 4, in the leaves. The arms p rest upon a sleeve y which can be raised by sliding bolts x, w, so as to free the leaves. Each of these leaves consists of two portions h<1>, h<2>, i<1>, i', j<1>, j<2>, k<1>, k' hinged together, and by folding back the portions h<2>, i<2>, j<2>, k<2>, as indicated in Fig, 2, the revolving door can be converted into swing doors carried by hinges g. In another form, shown in Fig. 5, the leaves are hinged to vertical struts g<1> carried by the rotating ceiling f, and are held in the rotatable position by a grooved cross p<1> fitting over their upper edges. The leaves are also locked together by a disk p<2> held raised by a spring and provided with projections 8<1>, Fig. 8, fitting into grooves v' in the lower edges of the leaves. Both locking-devices p<1>, p' are simultaneously released by bolts x<1>, x', x<3>, allowing the leaves to be folded as before.
Patent GB-190503901-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Cleaning, Blacking and Polishing Boots & Shoes.
Inventor: RUSS CHARLES
Filed: 1905-02-24
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 3901. Russ, C. Feb. 24. Boots and shoes, cleaning and polishing.-Three brushes g h, i are rotated by means of separate handles g<7>, h<7>, i<7> or by a small motor. The upper brushes project from the frame, which is hollowed at the outer side bx to allow free access to the under parts of the brushes. The cleaning-brush g is accessible only on the underside. On the top of the frame is mounted a casing r, in which is mounted a slide carrying a cake of blacking. A sliding plate r<3> is employed for preventing the contact of the brush with the blacking when not in use. The driving-gear compartments f are enclosed by a door hinged at q<1>, the brush compartments e being left open. The back is adapted for securing the apparatus to the wall.
Patent GB-190504865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Controlling the Supply of Gas or Liquids from a Distance.
Inventor: GILBERT ERNEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-03-08
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 4865. Gilbert, E. W. March 8. Actuating valves and cocks.-A diaphragm or other valve, controlling a supply of gas or Jiquid, is actuated from a distant switch pneumatically or by a rod, wire, or equivalent device. In the pneumatic apparatus shown in Fig. 2, the spindle g of the gas valve e, which normally closes the channel from the by-pass passage b, c to the burner passage d, is connected to a diaphragm h having its edge securely clamped between a nut i and the burner-fitting C. Upon operation of the pivoted switch E, air forced from the flexible ball m traverses the tube k, and, acting upon the diaphragm h, opens the valve e. The movement of the switch E is limited by a stop s, and the switch is maintained in the position in which it is set by a spring q, thereby causing the compressed air to hold the valve open until the switch.is reversed by hand. In a modification in which the valve is operated by a flexible wire or its equivalent, the diaphragm itself forms the valve, the spindle being connected by the flexible wire 'to a crank or projection on a rotary switch, which is retained by a spring in the position in which it is set.
Patent GB-190507122-A (GB)
Title: Improved Wind Guard for Match Boxes.
Inventor: ALLISON HARRY STRICKLAND
Filed: 1905-04-04
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 7122. Allison, H. S., and Haverson, A. C. C. April 4. Boxes for matches.-Match-boxes are provided with folding wind guards formed of segments which open out into a lobster-back shape. The match-box a, Fig. 1, has a lid b and an extension c with a striking-plate d, Fig. 3, and an aperture e. The segments g are hinged at h and provided with rims m, and the extreme sections move respectively over a ridge i on the extension c and over the rim j of a plate k provided with an opening surrounded by a rim l. When closed, the segments fit inside the rim f. The box and guard may be made of metal or other material.
Patent GB-190512195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clasp Fastenings for Corsets and the like
Inventor: MARSCH AUGUST HENERY
Filed: 1905-06-10
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 12,195. Marsch, A. H. June 10. Stud-and-eye fastenings.-Relates to a fastening for corsets and the like. The eye member C, Fig. 3, is formed with a keyhole slot E, and is bent to form humps C<2> and a resilient fork portion C' lying parallel to the narrow part of the slot E. The stud member is of the usual type. In fastening the corset, the stud is inserted into the slot and then forced back past the humps C<2>, as shown in Fig. 2, where it is securely held by the spring of the part C'. Modifications are shown in Figs. 6 and 7.
Patent GB-190515226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Coal Gas and Producer Gas.
Inventor: PARRY JOHN
Filed: 1905-07-25
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 15,226. Parry, J., and Pillinger, H. J. July 25. Gas retorts; generators or producers; gas manufacture, materials for.-In a continuous process for simultaneously obtaining producer gas and coalgas, retorts, which may be charged with cheap coal, are set in a producer blown with hot or cold air, and the retort gas and the producer gas are drawn off separately. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, inclined retorts a are set in a producer x, having tuyÞres b for introducing a blast of hot or cold air unmixed with steam. The retorts a are charged with coal, and lime may be added to flux the ash in the coal. The coke from the retorts a is rammed out into a tram c and drawn up and charged while hot into the producer. The slag or ash from the producer is drawn off through plugged openings f. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the vertical retort g is charged by means of a vessel i which is mounted in bearings k and fits the mouth of the retort. The retort gas and the producer gas are drawn off through pipes h, e.
Patent GB-190518786-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Accessory Escape, to be used in conjunction with an Ordinary Fire Escape Ladder.
Inventor: SCOTTER SARA
Filed: 1905-09-18
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 18,786. Scotter, S. Sept. 18. Fire-escape type of apparatus; ladders with lifting-gear. - A bag or hammock H is connected to endless wire ropes G passing over pulleys B, E fitted to an ordinary ladder escape. The lower axle carrying the pulleys B is fixed across the ladder, and is provided with handles C for raising the hammock H. The pulleys E are loosely mounted on an axle provided with grappling - hooks F by which it can be hooked to the rungs of the ladder.
Patent GB-190519566-A (GB)
Title: Keyless Lock with a Permutation Device.
Inventor: CHARLES FRANCOIS NOEL
Filed: 1905-09-27
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 19,566. NoÙl, C. F. Sept. 27, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Locks, key and permutation.-The lock bolt c<1> is operated by a pin b<1> on a disk a<11>, mounted on the handle spindle a', and is blocked in its shot position by a pin y thereon coming against a pin Z on the vertical slider x. When the bolt is shot, the disk a<11> is blocked against rotation by means of a pin v<1> thereon which in that position is behind a lever e'. The lever e<1> i s prevented from moving by one end of a lever d', the other end of which engages between two pins f<1> on the slider x. The slider x is only capable of falling to release the bolt c'and the spindle a<1>, when projections t on levers z<1> mounted in the case can enter recesses s in slides P, the levers Z' being connected at one end i<1> to the slider x. The slides P are mounted to slide on rack rods n, but are adjustably fixed in position thereon by means of spring pins, operable from outside, which are adapted to engage with one of a series of slots provided in the rods n. The slides P are moved into position so as to allow the levers Z<1> to engage with the recesses S, by means of pushers I, Fig. 24, operated by a special permutation key inserted into the barrel k, and connecting with the rods n by means of racks and the toothed segments m. The permutation key device comprises a number of rotatable disks a, Fig. 1, mounted on a spindle i in a casing g<1>, Fig. 2, and separated by fixed disks f. Sliding in grooves of the fixed disks f are pushers c which are operated by the rotation of the.disks a through pin-and-slot connexions b, e. By rotating the disks a by the projections h so as to form a known combination on a suitably marked disk on the casing, the pushers c can be protruded certain distances into the neck of the casing g<1>, which is then introduced into the barrel k, Fig. 24, to operate the pushers I. The parts of the lock are returned to their original positions by suitable springs. The barrel k is placed for use from the outside of the door. From inside, the pins o are moved to bring the slides P into the correct positions by means of the arm m<11>, Fig. 26, pivoted at n<11>, the correct positions being indicated by arrows a<1>, and then, the slides x having fallen, the spindle can be rotated to operate both bolt and latch by the handle. To change the combination, the pushers c of the permutation device are placed in the required positions and introduced into the barrel k ; the pins o are then drawn out so as to release the slides P from the rods n, and are moved until in position under the position arrows a<1>.
Patent GB-190521236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Tensional Control of Warps on Warp Beams of Looms for Weaving Belting or other Fabrics.
Inventor: WALLWORK ROUGHSEDGE
Filed: 1905-10-19
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 21,236. Wallwork, R., and Wallwork, C. H. Oct. 19. Loom let-off motions ; warp tension, regulating.- The means for regulating the tension of the warps in a loom for weaving belting &c. are so arranged that the warp beams, when empty, may be replaced by full ones without affecting the working tension. Each of the beams b is mounted upon a square or other shaped spindle a, which carries at each end a friction pulley c. The friction blocks d, d' are pressed upon the pulleys c by spring-pressed or weighted levers e. When it is desired to replace the beam b, the spindle a is withdrawn longitudinally. The warps from each of the warp beams may pass over a spring-pressed roller k or its equivalent, which is adapted to keep a tension upon the warps when the cloth is let back for any reason. When the loom is working, the tension on the warps draws the roller k forward until it rest against the stop l.
Patent GB-190525674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shuttles and Threading Devices therefor
Inventor: LAMOUREUX EDMOND
Filed: 1905-12-09
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 25,674. Lamoureux, E. Dec. 9. L o o m shuttles, threading - devices for. A sheet-metal piece, consisting of a slotted tubular portion 7, from which rises a guidelip 8 having an outwardly - curved inclined edge 9, is inserted in the shuttle, so that the tubular portion is in alinement with a hole in the side of the shuttle. A plate 13, which may be made integral with the lip, serves for retaining the device in position. The part 7 may be also fixed down to the shuttle body. The thread is passed round the lip and into the tubular portion, and may then be pulled by hand through the hole in the side of the shuttle.
Patent GB-190601284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Ironing Boards of Shirt and like Ironing Machines.
Inventor: BARNES WILLIAM MORROW
Filed: 1906-01-17
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 1284. Barnes, W. M. Jan. 17. Heating by electricity; heat-storing apparatus.- In that class of ironing-machines employing a heated ironing-plate and a vertically-movable ironing table, various methods are described of heating the table and its attached shirt clamp so as to prevent the accumulation of moisture and its consequent effect upon the previously ironed neckband. Figs. 7 and 9 illustrate two methods of heating the table by electricity ; in the former constru tion, the current traverses the resistances K, K<1>, and in the latter case the resistance wire is embedded in a layer L of porcelain forming the upper surface of the table. In the method shown in Fig. 10, no separate heating-appliance is employed, but the heat from the ironing-plate passes through the layer M of asbestos and is retained by chambers l provided with apertures n.
Patent GB-190602863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Guns.
Inventor: GARDNER CHARLES
Filed: 1906-02-06
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 2863. Gardner, C., and Taylor, L. B. Feb. 6. Pneumatic.-The rotary pellet plug e of a fixedbarrel air-gun is connected to the cocking-lever d by means of a link f, so that the gun is cocked and the pellet receiving chamber opened for loading by one operation.