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Patent GB-190308320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Feeding and Burning Finely Divided Fuel.
Filed: 1903-04-09
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 8320. Wise, W. L., [Stirling Co.]. April 9. Pulverulent-fuel fittings.-Relates to arrangements for utilizing, in steam boiler furnaces, bagasse which has been reduced to a finely divided condition, approximating that of coarse sawdust. The fuel is conveyed by a travelling band to the hoppers of the furnaces, the fuel not immediately required being passed aside for use when wanted. Fig. 2 shows in elevation, partly in section, the disposition of the plant ; Fig. 5, a cross-section on the line 5-5 of Fig. 2 ; Fig. 7 a plan of the pairs of firebars employed and Fig. 9, a section through one of the firebars. The fuel is delivered from the spout S to the upper trough T, along which an endless belt conveyer, provided with cross-pieces C, is passing. The fuel is carried along above the furnaces R until the gate G is reached, when the desired quantity of fuel descends to the belt which returning along the lower trough T'. From the lower trough, the fuel falls through gates G<1>, G<3>, to the hoppers of the furnaces and thence periodically enters the furnaces. Excess of fuel in the upper trough is carried along to the tilting beam Y, by means of which it is deposited in a heap on either side. When required for use, this accumulated fuel is conveniently shovelled into the path of the conveyer, by means of which it is carried up the inclined trough t to the lower trough T<1>, and thence, as before, to the furnaces. In Fig. 5, the method of operating, the gates G<3> and the hopper-valves V<2> is shown. By the rotation of the spindle 9, the gate over which the traveller C is passing is opened or closed. A shoot delivers the fuel to the hopper H', the outlet of which is closed by the valve V<2>. As the shaft 12 revolves, its motion is communicated by bevel-gearing to the shaft S, which extends over the furnaces. By means of the shaft S, the cam 16 strikes periodically the tappet 17 and thereby opens the valve V<2> for the discharge of the fuel. To ensure combustion, the firebars, Figs. 7 and 9, are arranged in pairs. One of each pair is constructed with slots, while the other fire bar is made hollow and connected up to a trunk 7, Fig. 2, through which air is forced. The air under pressure escapes to the fuel round a series of plugs 4 placed in the surface of the bars.
Patent GB-190311024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Axles of Motor Cars and other Wheeled Vehicles.
Inventor: CAMPBELL ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1903-05-14
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 11,024. Campbell, A., and Lound, J. E., [trading as Beaufort Motor Co.]. May 14. Axles.-Relates to axles of motor cars and other wheeled vehicles, described in connection with motor cars. The objects are to relieve the axles of strain and so to prevent sagging and consequent dislocation of the balance gear. To accomplish this, the divided driving-axle is enclosed within a rigid casing provided with bearings. The divided axle A is driven by balance gear B from the power shaft C. The casing is preferably in two parts D, E bolted together at F. The axle A is supported in bearings in the casing at J, K, L, M. The car body is supported by springs atO near the wheels.
Patent GB-190314488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Stocking Suspenders.
Filed: 1903-06-29
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 14,488. Breese, A., and Breese Ltd., A. June 29. Stocking suspenders D, Fig. 1, are suspended directly from the corset by an appliance consisting of two slotted plates C, C<1>, Figs. 1 and 3, having hook ends h, h<1>, which engage with one of the ordinary corset studs, or with a stud d<1> specially provided, and attached to the corset by sewing through holes in a plate g.
Patent GB-190325410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Colliery Trams or Corves.
Inventor: CHARLES DAVID THOMAS
Filed: 1903-11-21
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 25,410. Charles, D. T. Nov. 21. Couplings, non-autmatic, for colliery corves and trams. The shackle pin 4 has a flattened shoulder 5 and a stud 6 engaging with the slot 7 in the shackle. To open the coupling, the pin is raised until the shoulder is cleared from the bracket 3 and the stud raised from the slot, after which the pin may be rotated and further lifted until the coupling is completely open.
Patent GB-190325752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting or Hoisting Apparatus.
Inventor: HULTON MONTAGU LISTER
Filed: 1903-11-25
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 25,752. Hulton, M. L. Nov. 25. Elevators.-Consists of endless-chain elevator apparatus, especially applicable for hoisting coal sacks from lighters. Mounted at the top of standards fixed in the lighter &c. is a sprocketwheel over which runs a continuously - moving endless chain. At intervals on the chain are pivoted elbow-levers, one end of each of which forms a hook h to carry the sack &c., while the other end is engaged by a sliding ring i to keep the hook in working position. On the sack reaching an unloading platform at the top of the standards, the ring i is disengaged by hand, allowing the sack to drop.
Patent GB-190327568-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Convertable Fender and Fire Guard.
Filed: 1903-12-16
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 27,568. Smart & Parker, and Evans, W. Dec. 16. Fenders; fire-guards.-A convertible fender and fire-guard is constructed with telescopic vertical tubes A, Fig. 1, and is held extended by engaging hooks, clips, or studs c<1>, c<2> on the top-bar C in sockets &c. on the chimney breast, and screwing up clips E on the central tube at the upper ends of the lower sections, which ends may be split. Vertical supporting-rods H may be pivoted to the top-bar C for engagement in sockets b<1> in the bottom-bar B, and folded under and clipped to the top-bar when not in use. Instead of separate clips E, a double clip F, Fig. 8, may be used, the parts f<1>, f<2> bearing against the top and bottom sections in the reverse direction to the screw part f<3> bearing against the middle section. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, lazy-tongs or collapsable latticework A<3> is used together with telescopic tubes A and clips E, or pivoted rods H, or with additional diagonal rods J and adjustment holes b<2>.
Patent GB-190403213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Computing Machines
Inventor: WEYRS FRANK SALVATOR
Filed: 1904-02-09
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 3213. Weyrs, F. S., Fleshman, J. B., and Duhring, W. J. Feb. 9. Calculating - apparatus. - A p p aratus with figurebearing tapes for multiplying two factors, and also producing several other numbers having definite ratios to the product, is described for a wage-calculating machine giving the products of the rate per hour, and the time, time - and - aquarter, time - and - a - half, and time-andthree-quarters respectively. The machine has a central spindle 3 for driving a gearwheel 4, which can directly rotate the eight drums situated on its periphery, as 33, by means of pinions 9, and the two mure distant drums 21, 22 through the train shown. These drums carry the tapes 23, 31, 36, 39, 42 in pairs, and any movement of the band-wheel 7, attached to the projections 8 of the gear-wheel, results in winding as much of the tapes on to one set of drums as is unwound from the other set, the spring-held rollers 24, 30, 43, 44 being provided to keep the tapes taut. The drums 21, 22 carry only one tape, which is set by the wheel to indicate through the window 80 the number of hours worked, and the multiple parallel tapes upon the lower drums then exhibit the value of this work according to the prices on the fixed scale 81<1>, the corresponding figures visible in the three slots 82<1>, 83<1>, 84<1>, 85<1> being in the proportions stated above, respectively. Fig. 7 shows a locking-dev ice for the hand-wheel 78 and the driving spur-wheel 49 to which it is fast. Normally the spring 81, surrounding the fixed spindle 50, between the collar 82 and the wheel 49, which is loose upon the spindle, forces the latter against a second collar within the housing 77, and prevents accidental movement. To turn the hand-wheel, it is pulled out, a thumb-piece 83 being provided on the end of the spindle to facilitate this. If two or more rows of numerals are placed on each tape, they may be distinguished by different colouring.
Patent GB-190404108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Frames and Sashes.
Inventor: SALT JAMES
Filed: 1904-02-18
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 4108. Salt, J. Feb. 18. Windows ; window holders.-The sashes are detachably pivoted to racks Z, Z<1>, Fig. 2, sliding in vertical grooves m<1>, m' in the window frame, and gearing with a pinion Y, so that the sashes open and close simultaneously, b e i n g retained in any position by a strapbrake surrounding a wheel on the spindle of the pinion. The pins S, Fig. 6, for pivoting the racks to the sashes, are provided with rack-teeth, so that they can be disengaged from ear-pieces z<5> on the racks by rotating toothed pins T by a carriage key. The brake-strap x<1>, Fig. 2, is operated by a thumb-nut x<3> on a screw connected to the strap. The outer edges of the racks may bear against ledges on the frame. In some cases, two pairs of pins S may be attached to each sash, one pair being sometimes used for retaining the sashes in radial open positions.
Patent GB-190407103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Packing of Eggs.
Inventor: LYONS GEORGE
Filed: 1904-03-24
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 7103. Lyons, G. March 24. Packing eggs.-Eggs are packed in a number of ordinary egg-boxes b which are packed in a large case a. The boxes b need not be as strong as usual.
Patent GB-190407636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feeding and Sheltering Appliances for Lambs and other Animals.
Inventor: HOLDER WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1904-03-31
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 7636. Holder, W. T. March 31. Feeding-appliances for animals; sheds.-In a feeding and shelter appliance for lambs &c., a central trough f receives food from a hopper g. The trough is made deeper and wider than usual to prevent displacement of the food, and a board h divides the trough and extends into the hopper as a protection against wind. The roof e is fitted with a hinged lid e<2>, which opens clear of the trough and hopper. The sides of the appliance consist of removable vertical bars a<2>, on centre rods m fitting into holes a<3>, a<4> in the frame and held in place by the plates n. The appliance is made wider than usual, to give better shelter to the animals.
Patent GB-190409759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Valves.
Inventor: SPROWSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-04-28
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 9759. Sprowson, W. April 28. Lifts.-Relates to hydraulic piston valves in which a minimum number of leathers are employed which are intended for use as the controlling valves of hydraulic lifts and the like. The Figure shows a longitudinal section through the valve. The cylindrical casing a is provided with three branches b, c, d, and is fitted with a liner made in two parts e, f, between which is the cup leather 13, the whole liner being kept in position by the gland g, plug h, and packing- rings k, m. The hollow piston p has two sets of holes 6, 7 and one cup-leather s, which is secured in position by nuts and washers, beyond both sets of holes. In the position shown, water under pressure in the pipe 3 passes through the holes 4 in the annular chamber 2 and then into the hollow piston p. As the piston moves to the right, the holes 7 pass to the right of the cup-leather 13 and admit water through the holes 9 into an annular chamber 11, whence it can pass by the pipe 12 to the vessel to be supplied with fluid under pressure. When the piston has moved to the extreme left, the cup-leather s is then to the left of the holes 14 in the liner f, thus allowing the water to escape from the annular chamber 11 into the chamber 15 and thence through holes 16 into the exhaust pipe 18.
Patent GB-190410650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Building Blocks.
Inventor: BLAKESLEE FRANK WELTON
Filed: 1904-05-09
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 10,650. Blakeslee, F. W. May 9. Building - blocks. - To prevent frost &c. from penetrating walls, building-blocks 1 are made with dead-air spaces so disposed, that a horizontal seetion anywhere will intercept a space. The blocks may have two longitudinal channels 2, 3, Fig. 10, starting from the top and bottom respectively and overlapping in the middle of the block, or some, as 4, Fig. 8, may be wholly enclosed. The channels run right through each block, except the corner blocks, in which the channels intersect one end only. The channels are preferably arranged as shown in Fig. 10. Owing to the form of the blocks preventing frost &c. from penetrating, plastering 5 may be applied directly to the backs of walls built of them.
Patent GB-190420977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Disengaging Gear for the Elevating Mechanism of High-angle Firing Guns
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-09-29
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 20,977. Boult, A. J., [Eisenach, F.]. Sept. 29. Field carriages.-In howitzer and high-angle guns, the gun is depressed from the firing to the loading position by raising the breech-end of the gun with a hand-lever, the ordinary elevating-gear being automatically disconnected. Fig. 1 is a side elevation, and Fig. 4 a part sectional plan showing the disconnecting-mechanism. The hand-lever 1 carries a roller 3 on the short arm 2, and is formed with a toothed segment 5 which, when the lever is in the position A P, Fig. 1, gears with a pinion 6 formed on a screwed sleeve 8 rotatable in bearings in the side 7 of the carriage. The roller 3 engages the underside of the cradle 4, and, when thrown into the vertical position D, raises the breech of the gun to its loading position. In moving from the position A B to C B, the lever 1 rotates the sleeve 8 and, by means of the screw 9 connected to the lever 10, disengages the pinions 14, 15 on a sleeve 13, sliding on the hexagonal elevating-shaft 18, from the elevating-sectors 16, 17. The sector 17 remains connected with the worm-wheel 21 of the elevating-gear by means of the clutch 19, 20, the element 20 of which is screwed internally to work on the screwed journal of the element 19 and carries a pinion always engaging with the sector 17. Continued motion of the lever 1 raises the breech of the gun and causes the sector 17 to rotate the pinion of the clutch 20, and, by unscrewing the latter, effects the final disconnection from the elevating-gear.
Patent GB-190421486-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Refloating Vessels or Raising Submerged Bodies.
Inventor: BINAZZI GUIDO
Filed: 1904-10-06
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 21,486. Binazzi, G. Oct. 6. Sunken ships and objects, raising.-Hydrogen gas, acetylene gas, or carbonic-acid gas are used, which are either generated in, or supplied to, receptacles, which may be either collapsible or rigid. When no special generating-apparatus is used, calcium carbide is introduced into the pontoons, which are provided with apertures on their undersides. The gas generated forces the water through such apertures.
Patent GB-190424490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Storm Lamps.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1904-11-11
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 24,490. Howorth, F. W., [Margreth, J.]. Nov. 11. Acetylene and like lamps.-In acetylene storm lamps, the gas is produced at very high pressure and issues from the burner in one or more parallel jets with a velocity greater than the velocity of ignition of the gas. The generator consists of a water vessel 1, Fig. 1, containing a gas bell 3 carrying the outlet pipe 4. In the bell 3 is inserted a vessel 5 having an aperture 6 in the bottom through which the water reaches the calcium carbide 7 on a grating 8. In modifications of the acetylene generator, (1) the vessel 5 is omitted, the grating 8 being fixed to the bell 3 ; (2) the water vessel 1 is dispensed with, the bell 3 being weighted and sunk in water to a depth of one or more metres ; (3) a number of water vessels are employed having their bells connected to a common burner pipe ; (4) one or more vessels containing carbide are connected to a single water vessel which is situated, or extends to, a higher level. The gas issues from small openings in the burner head, which is made of thin material. The openings take various forms, such as fine holes 13, Figs. 2 and 3, a series of fine slots, a single circular slot, or a single rectangular or circular hole. As a modification, the burner consists of an open-ended, tapered tube. To prevent the flame from being extinguished or deflected in a high wind, the burner tube is extended beyond the gas orifice, or is surrounded by a separate casing. The projecting portion 19, Fig. 12, is provided with one or more slots 20, Fig. 13, or the burner head itself is provided with suitable openings for carrying off deposited water. The lamp may also be supplied with a mixed gas such as acetylene and oil vapour, and the generator proper may be replaced by a compressed-gas holder.
Patent GB-190501716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Valves
Inventor: BRAY HORATIO NELSON
Filed: 1905-01-28
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 1716. Bray, H. N., and Massey, J. Jan. 28. Lift valves; packing, special methods of; spindles.-In order to dispense with the stuffing- boxes and glands in valves, a valve is constructed, as shown in Fig. 3, with the spindle made in two parts b, e. The lower part b is screwed in a bush d and is provided with a square hole to receive the looselyfitting squared lower end of the upper part e; a collar e<1> is formed on the upper part e, and is retained against the lower end of a screwed sleeve g by a spring f, thus forming the joint between the spindle and casing. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 9952, A.D. 1902.]
Patent GB-190507457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Window Casements
Inventor: OLDAKER WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-04-08
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 7457. Oldaker, W., and Oldaker, J. H. April 8. Hinges.-By the arrangement o f hinged levers shown, the window casement D swings round as it is pushed from one side of the frame to the other, its hinged slide B sliding in the channel C. Each lever is pivoted at G, F to plates secured to the frame and casement. The length of each lever is not less than the distance between the pivot piece F and the pivot end of the casement, and not more than half the distance between the pivot piece G and the end of the frame.
Patent GB-190508412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Cooling Valves in Combustion Motors.
Filed: 1905-04-19
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 8412. Maschinenfabrik und M³hlenbauanstalt G. Luther Akt. - Ges. Jan. 27, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Cooling; lift valves.-The valves of internalcombustion engines are cooled by liquid fed to the hollow valve stems through a coiled spring g, Fig. 1, and returning through the vertical pipe h and the second valve-controlling spring i The valve is operated in the ordinary way by the bell-crank f. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which the controlling - spring forming the passage for the cooling-medium, is of different contour to that shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190508946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in School Desks.
Inventor: GRAY CHARLES ALFRED
Filed: 1905-04-28
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 8946. Gray, C. A. April 28. School desks.-In a school desk provided with means whereby the top can be supported in a horizontal or inclined position, a pawl E is attached under the desk top A, and is formed with a projection e to engage a step b on the standard C, in which position the top is horizontal. On withdrawing the pawl, the top falls to the inclined position.
Patent GB-190511262-A (GB)
Title: Means for Dredging Sand and Filling same in Vessels.
Inventor: SCOTT JAMES
Filed: 1905-05-30
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 11,262. Scott, J. May 30. Dredging. -Sand for building and other purposes is dredged from the bottom of the sea by means of a suction pipe and a centrifugal pump, and is delivered into a barge tank A, provided at one end with a chamber separated from the tank by a perforated plate E and a gauze strainer e. The water from the sand drains into the end chamber which is provided with an overflow pipe and a pipe F through which the water is pumped or removed by an ejector.
Patent GB-190513611-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Prepayment Attachment for Gas Meters
Inventor: DICKSON JOHN HALL
Filed: 1905-07-03
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 13,611. Dickson, J. H. July 3. Gas-meters.-The working of the meter rotates the screw H through the worm L, thereby causing the nut I to traverse the screw, and pull the rod N which is attached to the lever K, closing the valve. Coin action delivery mechanism.-The coin, inserted in the carrier D, rests on two notches on the part C, which is screwed to the part A. On rotating the central portion B, by means of the handle E, a rim on the part B engages the coin rotating the carrier and the wheel O on the hub of the part A. The wheel O turns the wheel F, a collar in the bracket T, the rod W carried by the collar, and the nut I, thus opening the gas valve. When the carrier has been turned through 180 degrees, the coin escapes from the projecting rim and falls into the money box. The wheels F, O act as change wheels. Registers.-The lever K works a pointer showing the amount prepaid.
Patent GB-190514406-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Marker or Scorer for Bridge or other Games or for like purposes.
Inventor: FINDLAY GEORGE
Filed: 1905-07-12
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 14,406. Findlay, G. July 12. Card games; scoring and marking.-Relates to a scorer for "Bridge" &c. Upon a foundation plate A is fixed a disk B having even numbers up to ninety-eight round its edge. Above the disk B are two rotatable rings C, D, the former being provided with an aperture, through which the numbers on the disk B can be seen, and a pointer R. The disk D is numbered round its edge. A rotatable segment Q, numbered as shown, may also be provided. The ring C is moved till the first score appears at the aperture, and the zero on the ring D is then moved to the pointer R. The next score is recorded by moving the ring C till the pointer R comes opposite the number on the ring D. The sum of the two scores thus appears at the aperture in the ring C. Complete revolutions of the ring D are recorded by a toothed wheel F, actuated by a pin E on the disk D. The arrival of the pointer R at the number thirty on the segment Q. denotes the conclusion of a game ; the segment is then moved forward to indicate the next game. Honours are scored on a similar device mounted on the same base, as shown, but not having the segment Q. Scores over 600 and games are scored on the small dials shown. A writing surface may also be provided below the dials, as shown. The Pro. visional Specification also states that the ring C and pointer R may be replaced by a peg which is inserted in holes round the disk B.