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Patent GB-190322276-A (GB)
Title: Improved Draught Producing and Spark Arresting Apparatus for Locomotive Engines.
Inventor: WAINWRIGHT HARRY SMITH
Filed: 1903-10-15
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 22,276. Wainwright, H. S. Oct. 15 Blast apparatus and draught-inducer.-Consists in improvements in draught-producing and sparkarresting apparatus for locomotive engines. To the upper end and separate from the blast pipe a, a wall b is fitted provided with slots on openings c arranged horizontally as shown. The wall b is also provided with a steam-blower ring f, cast in one with it and consisting of a groove to which steam is admitted, the steam escaping through the small outlet holes g. The spark-arrester w is fitted between the blast pipe and the cone k. Due to the action of the steam escaping from the holes g, gases from the fire - tubes are induced to pass through the slots c, entry of cinders being prevented. Various constructions of blast pipes and spark-arresters may be employed, and features described in Specifications Nos. 14,262 and 21,554, A.D. 1901, and Nos. 583, 584, 2710, and 2710A, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Chimneys &c.], may be embodied.
Patent GB-190328185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Cooling Plates or Coils in Blast Furnaces.
Inventor: FARRELL AUSTIN
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 28,185. Farrell, A. Dec. 22. Blast furnaces.- Removable bosh. cooling plates or coils are supported by ledges or flanges 22 attached to, or integral with, the casing 21. This casing may consist of rings, surrounding the bosh walls and connected together by vertical straps, or of a complete metal jacket. In either case, it may be hung from the mantel plate 12. Preferably the cooling -plates are staggered in alternate rows, and they are set in refractory mortar 25 and secured by wedges 28. Openings 26 are provided for insertion of withdrawing-tools.
Patent GB-190400129-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for the Manufacture of Embossed or Relief Wall Paper and the like.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1904-01-02
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 129. Haddan, H. J., [Brammertz, J.]. Jan. 2. Printing paperhangings and other fabrics.- Relief wall papers and other fabrics are successively printed in one or more colours, and embossed in the same machine. The effect of the colours may be varied by embossing different parts of any colour to different depths. The Figure shows a machine in which the paper &c. a passes round a roller b on to a cylinder c, against which it is printed by the rollers d supplied with colour from receptacles e. The printed paper then passes between embossing- rollers g, h, and may be further printed, after embossing, by printing-rollers d<1>.
Patent GB-190401239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wheel Rims.
Inventor: UHLIG PAUL
Filed: 1904-01-18
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 1239. Uhlig, P., and Schubert, C. Jan. 18. Felloes or rims.-To facilitate the mounting and removal of the tyres, the rim d is provided with a detachable portion e, which constitutes a nearlyclosed band provided with holes k near each end. To secure the part e in position, it is placed on the rim as in Fig. 1, and there is applied to the ends a hand-tool f provided with pins g, h which engage the holes k. The tool is turned so that the pin h travels in the slot i and the ends of the band e are drawn together thereby forcing the inclined or chamfered portion l down the correspondinglyinclined portion m. When the band is in position, the ends are secured together by passing a pivoted lcck bolt n through a slit in the bracket o, and screwing up the nut p.
Patent GB-190406375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Road-scavengering Machines.
Inventor: BRIGGS JAMES
Filed: 1904-03-16
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 6375. Briggs, J. March 16. Scavengers' carts.-The road sweepings are brought to the centre line of the vehicle by two front inclined rotary brushes 2, and are raised by brushes 3 to the conveyer chamber 8, from which they are removed by the buckets 10. They are discharged into a receptacle 14, which is removable from the front of the vehicle. The rotary brushes are driven from the rear axle by bevel and chain gearing, and one may be driven from the other by a universal coupling. The brushes 3, which are also driven from the rear axle by chains 18, 12, and gearing 17, may be replaced by squeegees. Means are provided for raising all the brushes from the road surface.
Patent GB-190409134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Softening and Purifying Water
Inventor: BAKER WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1904-04-20
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 9134. Baker, W. J. April 20. Decanting and settling. - In lime and similar softening apparatus for water, a cylindrical tank is fitted with rectangular i n - clined plates on which the lime is deposited. T h e water enters by the cock A, Fig. 1, and passes into the tank B and thence into the tank H, where it meets with lime water from the mixing-cylinder C. The inclined-plates P, Fig. 3, rest on angle-irons riveted to the side-plates R. The water mixed with reagent passes down the spaces L to the conical end G of the outer cylinder where the heavier portion of the precipitate is deposited. The water then passes up the central passage L' and between the plates P, where more of the lime &c. is deposited, afterwards sliding down into the conical end, whence it can be removed by the valve T. The water after passing the plates passes up the spaces K and through filtering-medium, such as wood fibre held between perforated plates, and escapes by the overflow pipe S.
Patent GB-190409747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Lamps
Inventor: NOAD ARTHUR CUMMING
Filed: 1904-04-28
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 9747. Noad, A. C. April 28. Incandescent gas lamps; globe holders. - Relates to arrangements for heating the gas supply and for protecting the mantle from draughts during inspection or repair. The central gas-supply tube A, Fig. 2, is divided, a spherical chamber B being inserted between the ends. The globe C is carried by a gallery c supported by a collar c<2> which slides on a tail-piece a' of the tube A, so that the globe may be lowered to expose the mantles. An extension piece a<2> may be screwed on to the tailpiece a<1> to allow the globe to be lowered sufficiently. The collar c<2> is held in position by a screw c<3>. When the extension piece is not in use, the end of the tail-piece may be closed by a plug a<2>, which also prevents the gallery and globe from escaping from the tail-piece should the bush be accidentally released. The draught screen D, in the shape of a tube of metal, glass, or mica, is secured to the top of the globe by clamps d. When the globe is lowered, access to the mantles is given by a hinged or sliding door d' in the screen, the screen being rotated so that the opening may be sheltered from draught. The chamber B, which is made in halves screwed together, receives heat from the mantles, the gas passing through the chamber being thereby heated. The chimney F has a cap or dome f which is connected by a screw f to the central support, the chimney being thereby supported. In a modification, for use with bracket and similar lamps in which the supply is admitted from below the burners, the chamber B, Fig. 3, consists of two concentric tubes which are surrounded by the burners E. The gas passes through an inner tube a<5> which has an orifice near the top of the outer tube, the openings leading to the burners being near the bottom of the outer tube. The burners in both arrangements may be provided with needle valves e<2> for regulating the quantity of gas passing to the burners and for keeping them clear of foreign matter.
Patent GB-190410161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple Sawing Apparatus.
Inventor: DALGETY HERBERT
Filed: 1904-05-03
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 10,161. Dalgety, H. May 4, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Sawing. - Each of the two saw frames 10<2>, 10<3> of a sawing-machine has a rod 15', 16<3> passing through the other frame and through eyes 16, 16', 17, 17<1> on a carriage 7<1> which is reciprocated on the guides 7<2>, 7<3> by a pitman 13<2>. The jaws 3, 3<1> for holding the work are simultaneously slid in a groove in the table 2<3> by a right and left handed screw 3<2> and a handle 7, and the saw frames are moved closer together at e a c h double stroke by a pawl 12, a ratchet-wheel 12<2>, and a right and left handed screw 11 which is moved longitudinally, to bring one cutter into operation during the down stroke and the other during the up stroke and to allow of the article being completely severed, by a bell-crank lever 13. The carriage is counterbalanced by a weighted cord 9 and carries a spring 17<2> rubbing on the standard 2. The screw 11 is prevented from being rotated in the wrong direction, except by the handle 12<3>, by a friction spring 17<3>. The crank disc 13<3> is normally locked to the shaft 14 by a spring-pressed notched clutch 18 and a key 19', but can be unlocked when the carriage is in its lowest position by means of the clutch arm 20<1> and the notched lever 19<2> which is arranged to be knocked off the friction grip 20 by a projection 20<2> on one frame when the sawing is completed.
Patent GB-190410708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Bicycles.
Inventor: LEMP JOHANNES
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 10,708. Lemp, J. May 10. Supports. -For supporting bicycles, a telescopic tube a b carries a spring clamp, strap, or like device y for attachment to the guide-bar, the support being maintained in any adjusted position by a spring, catch, or projection z taking into holes c. A steel point s gives the support a firm hold in the ground. When not in use, the support lies alongside of the front fork.
Patent GB-190414695-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Tools for the Shearing of Metallic Wheel Rim Strips and other nearly Tubular Metallic Strips.
Filed: 1904-06-30
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 14,695. Rudge-Whitworth, Ltd., and Pugh, J. V. June 30. Shearing.-In apparatus for shearing nearly tubular articles, such as steel cycle rims, picture hooks, &c., one blade a is made with a tapered opening of the same shape but somewhat larger than the cross-section of the article c to be sheared, while the second tool b may be similar to the first, as in Fig. 15, or may have a shape which will fit the concave inner side and overhanging flanges, Fig. 3, when used for cycle rims. Either or both of the blades may be moved, but the blade a is preferably stationary and the blade b moved by the plunger of the machine.
Patent GB-190418233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Pressure Engines.
Inventor: LEWIN LEOPOLD
Filed: 1904-08-23
Granted: 1905-08-23
Abstract: 18,233. Lewin, L. Aug. 23. Pistons for water-pressure engines are made hollow to allow plungers 4 to work inside them, so that as the pistons move outwards the plungers move inwards, and the space occupied by water in the cylinder remains about the same.
Patent GB-190420187-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Ball or Float Valve
Inventor: AMES RICHARD
Filed: 1904-09-19
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 20,187. Ames. R., Dodd, E., and Dodd, R. P. Sept. 19. B a l l and float valves.-A ball or float valve for regulating liquid supply comprises a casing closed at p by a water-tight cap, and bored at d to receive a valve f, which is seated at e at the top of a bib c. The valve f fits the casing loosely, and is provided with a groove o and, if desired, other grooves leading to a chamber f<1> in which is another valve g, of leather or of metal, operated by a spindle h oE triangular or other section so as to allow liquid to pass downwards freely. The spindle h is actuated by a float lever j, and may or may not be provided with a slotted piece n to retain the lever j in case the valves stick. Liquid enters from the inlet b, passes into the space above the valves, and presses them on to their seats. If the valve g be lifted, fluid pressure is released in the chamber f<1>, and so the main valve is forced open. When the lever j rises, the valve g closes by gravity and the main valve slowly falls, avoiding shock. The facings of the valves are renewable, and may be of leather or of metal.
Patent GB-190421272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Refrigerating Machines.
IPC: C09K5/04
Filed: 1904-10-04
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 21,272. Soc. Anon. Westinghouse, and Leblanc, M. Oct. 27, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A,D.1901]. Fans.-In ice-making and refrigerating machines of the ammonia compression type, a centrifugal fan is employed as the compressor. The fan 2 is mounted in the upper part of the evaporator, and is driven directly at a high speed by a turbine or other motor 1. Preferably, a turbine using the waste steam from the motor of the circulating- pumps is employed.
Patent GB-190425843-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Temperature Regulator for Incubators and Foster Mothers.
Inventor: LAW ROBERT
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 25,843. Law, R. Nov. 28. Thermostats for incubators and foster-mothers. An electric circuit on being closed by a thermometer in the egg drawer causes an electromagnet e, Figs. 1 and 2, to lift by means of a lever l a snuffer m, Fig. 5, round the lamp wick so as to lower it, or, as shown in Fig. 2 to raise the damper m off the flue leading through the boiler. A set-screw or adjustable counterpoise may be mounted on the lever. The armature is prevented from sticking to the magnet by a small brass pin, set-screw, or prepared paper. The thermometer a, Fig. 3, has the wires arranged to complete the circuit at a temperature of 103‹ F. for the incubator or 70‹-90‹ F. for the foster-mother, and is preferably packed with brass or copper turnings h in a metal casing g and held in position by cork or asbestos packing-rings i, the wire b passing through a plaster-of-Paris plug k. A solenoid and soft-iron core may be used instead of the magnet and armature. A portion o of the snuffer m is cut away to leave a small pilot flame.
Patent GB-190428264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Aerial Machines.
Inventor: WESTLAKE ANTHONY JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-12-23
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 28,264. Westlake, A. J. Dec. 23. AÙrial machines without aÙrostats ; propelling and steering.-In an aerial machine provided with aeroplanes B, Fig. 2, the framework A is of metal tubes or of bamboo, and the propelling shaft or shafts e are mounted in a block e' adapted to slide in cross-frames F. The position of the crossframes on their supports can be altered by means of ropes f <1>, Fig. 4, passing over pulleys and drums turned by steering-wheels f<3>, Fig. 2. In its normal running position, the propeller shaft is adjusted by the aeronaut so as to occupy the same position relatively to the machine as a kite string takes up relatively to the kite. The propeller shaft e is connected to the motor D by a universal joint d', or the shaft e may be rigidly connected to the motor and the latter mounted on a universal joint. The machine is provided with wheels a<1> for running on the ground. AÙrial machines with aÙrostats.-A balloon may be used to assist in lifting the apparatus from the ground.
Patent GB-190429053-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Blower and Smoke Preventer for Grates.
Inventor: BORROW HARRY
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 29,053. Borrow, H. Dec. 30. Blowers; hoods. -A combined hood and blower is constructed so that it may either cover the front of the fireplace and act as a blower, or be opened out to act as a hood and prevent the escape of smoke from the front of the fireplace. Fig. 2 showsa vertical section of the blower as applied to a fireplace, Fig. 3 a front view of a modification suitable for an arched fireplace, and Fig. 4 a section of the modification. A metal plate forming the hood has side flanges 7 working against the walls 8 of the fireplace, and a flange 9 fitting under the top of the fireplace, to hold tl hood in place. the blower is supported by standards 10, of metal rods cr heavy wire, tent at the lower ends to produce forks 12 fitting over the top bar of the grate. These standards work through holes 13 at the ends of guide-bars 14, which, together with the standards, are connected to crossed arms 16 of coiled springs 17, so that when the blower is in place the forked ends 12 are lifted above the grate bar by pressing the arms 16. A hinge or pivot rod 18 for the plate connects the top of the guide-bars 14, and after passing loosely through the flanges 7 is brought behind the top edge of the plate and joined to a lever 19, one arm of which passes through the plate and is fixed to the top of the fireplace. A curved handle-bar 21, connected at 20 to the lever, passes through a slot 22 in the plate and forms a handle 23 and spring rack 23<a>. By the raising or lowering of the handle 23, the device may be used as a blower or as a hood. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, a fixed portion 24 is shaped to fit the curve of the arch.
Patent GB-190501337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Chilling and Carbonating Beer.
Inventor: ADLAM EDWIN GEORGE
Filed: 1905-01-24
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 1337. Adlam, E. G. Jan. 24. Aerating liquids.-Beer is cooled and carbonated in a fixed cylinder b, in which a battery of cooling- tubes i is rotated on a central shaft e. The cylinder is surrounded by a non-conducting jacket c and end-pieces d. The ends of the tubes i are fitted into hollow disksj, which communicate with the hollow ends of the shaft e. Chilled brine or other cooling-agent is passed through the tubes, or ammonia or carbon dioxide is expanded within them. Beer is passed into the cylinder through a pipe n, and the battery of tubes slowly rotated. Carbon dioxide is admitted through an inlet b<1>, and the tubes more quickly rotated. The beer is drawn off by a pipe o. Compressed sterilized air or carbon dioxide may be used to expel the beer.
Patent GB-190504073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Alarms.
Filed: 1905-02-27
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 4073. Oatway, G. H., May, C. E., and May-Oatway Fire Appliances, Ltd. Feb. 27. Switches.-A circuit is closed by the sag of a wire due to heat expansion, as in the devices described in Specifications No. 23,018, A.D. 1900, and No. 5984, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Measuring &c.]. A bar, tube, or strained wire d is fixed to the frame a at d' and pivoted to the short arm of a lever c at d<2>. To the long arm of the lever c is attached a wire b, which is fixed at the other end to a pivoted lever b<2>, kept in position against a stop b<3> by a weight hanging from a chain, the apparatus being tested by raising the weight. The expansion of the tube d increases the sag of the wire, and the circuit is closed preferably by means of a device attached to the middle of the wire, as described in the prior Specifications. The frame acts as a compensator during a slow rise of temperature by expanding approximately equally with the other parts. The wire may be replaced by a cord.
Patent GB-190507160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamometers.
Inventor: BAILEY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-04-05
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 7160. Bailey, Sir W. H., and Bailey, A. J. April 5. Dynamometers; speed indicators.-A dynamometer is combined with a revolution speed indicator, and with a resistance indicator which may record if desired. Fig. 1 shows in elevation a construction in which a speed indicator e is driven from the main shaft of the dynamometer b, while a resistance indicator is actuated by the resistance levers c. These levers engage a sleeve d conneeted by rods k, l to a chain s passing round a chainwheel n. This wheel is connected to a rod r and hanging weight r<1>, and also actuates the resistance indicator by a toothed sector. A dash-pot o is provided, having a piston connected to the rod l. The product of the readings of the two indicators gives the horse-power. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 19U2, to Specifications No. 7623, A.D. 1886, and No. 5747, A.D. 1895.]
Patent GB-190509554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Kettles and the like
Inventor: MARRIS GEORGE SUFFIELD
Filed: 1905-05-06
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 9554. Marris, G. S. May 6. Lids, connexions to prevent loss of.-A kettle intended to be packed in a luncheon &c. basket is furnished with a device designed to prevent leakage of the contents. The device consists of a pair of cork plugs 1, 7 which fit into the lid and spout openings of the kettle 3, and are connected together by means of a chain or cord 5, which at each end is fastened to the metal parts 4, 6 attached to the plugs. When in use tor boiling water, the kettle is provided with a lid of the ordinary type.
Patent GB-190511378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Pumps and Motors.
Inventor: ATKINSON JAMES
IPC: F04C19/00
Filed: 1905-05-31
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 11,378. Atkinson, J. May 31. Crescent-shaped chamber type; packing drums, vanes, abutments, and the like.-A pump suitable for compressing and exhausting air or other gases and for use as a steam-engine air pump consists of a rotary portion a, in the form of a disk, with pockets c on one or both sides, closely fitting the casing e and cover f, in which are suction chambers g and discharge chambers h. The casing e forms two crescent-shaped chambers'with the rotating portion a, so that water or other fluid entering the chambers g passes the ports j and holes d in the pockets c and is thrown outwards by centrifugat force, leaving spaces at the inner portions of the pockets into which air or other gas or fluid is drawn, and from which it is discharged through the ports k and chambers h when the pockets arrive at the smallest diameter of the casing e. High compression may be obtained by rotating the shaft b at a rapid rate. Leakage may be prevented by means of small holes l which allow a thin film of water to get between the casing and the rotating part. Suction pipes are shown at n and delivery pipes at o. In a modification, the delivery port k is supplemented by smaller ports covered by an indiarubber or leather flap valve. These additional ports are specially useful in an air pump to prevent a heavy compression at starting, before the vacuum is formed. In another modification, the pockets c are bolted to the portion a, which may be made in three or more sections in order to take up wear. The water takes up the heat of compression and may itself be kept cool by the constant admission of a small supply, the excess going off with the air. Instead of water, mercury or a hydrocarbon oil may be used. A very high vacuum may be obtained because of the absence of valve resistance. Several pumps may be used in series to compress in stages. When fluid is supplied under pressure, the device may be used as a motor.
Patent GB-190515785-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rolled Metal Bar for the Manufacture of Horse Shoes.
Inventor: WALKER JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-08-02
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 15,785. Walker, J. Aug. 2 Bars.-Metal bars of the section shown in Fig. 2 are used for making horseshoes. An internal flange A is provided through which holes are drilled to take screws for attaching removable wearing-surface to the shoes. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 19U2, to Specification No. 25,600, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Horse-shoes].]