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Patent GB-190400194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boats.
Inventor: NICHOL JOHN CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1904-01-04
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 194. Nichol, J. C. Jan. 4. Boat hulls; moulds or frames for building.- Relates to moulded boats of the type described in Specification No. 10,003, A.D. 1899. A blank of felted fabric, saturated in a solution of a resinous substance, is stretched over the bottom of the mould d, which has a recess to receive the keel f. The ends of the blank are tacked to the rail c upon the mould and the fabric is smoothed back in the direction shown by the arrows in Fig. 2, so that the edges of the blank can be attached to the rail. After the fabric is dried it is removed from the mould.
Patent GB-190400605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Sidelights; also applicable for Buildings and the like.
Inventor: HALLEY WILLIAM LIZARS
Filed: 1904-01-09
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 605. Halley, W. L. Jan. 9. Cabin and deck lights. -In order that a ship's side -light may be opened to any angle and then fixed in position, a clamp is fitted to the hinge. The hinge bolt B, carried above the upper portion C of the hinge, is screwed to receive a nut D, and is prevented from rotating by a set-screw which engages a flat b<1>. Vulcanite washers are fitted between the parts of the hinge. A modification isd e - scribed in which the hinge is horizontal and applied to a rectangular light.
Patent GB-190403337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamos.
Inventor: LAPEYRADE PIERRE ANTOINE JOSEP
Filed: 1904-02-10
Granted: 1905-02-10
Abstract: 3337. Lapeyrade, P. A. J. Feb. 10, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Dynamos ; armatures ; commutators ; cooling and ventilating field magnets.-Relates to a dynamo electric generator with a stationary field and two armature windings, one stationary and one revolving. Each armature develops an alternating-current, which can be commutated. The field-magnet poles are arranged opposite each other, each pole being of opposite polarity to those next it and to that opposite it. In the eight-pole machine shown, the field-magnet cores s are laminated, and are formed of extra-soft iron. They correspond in shape to two armature cores placed base to base. They are secured upon the faces of plates l, connected together by plates k. Each pole has a coil t extending only halfway along the core. The cores b of the stationary armature are arranged opposite the poles s. They are prismatic in shape, their bases being arranged inwards. They are laminated radially, as shown in Fig. 1, and are provided with windings f having axes perpen dicular to the plates l. They are supported by plates or clamps g of non-magnetic cast metal containing manganese, bolted to the plates k, and extending round the inside of the cores. The clamps g are arranged at suitable distances along the coils, the end clamps embracing shallow grooves formed in the cores. The clamps are secured together by bars z. The cores a of the rotatory armature are of similar shape, but their bases are arranged outside, and the laminations are parallel to the bases of the prisms. They are supported similarly to the cores b, by clamps g secured to a wheel c, d, and are provided with coils f. The coils f of the stationary and rotatory armatures are separately connected in series, and supply separate circuits. The alternating current from the revolving armature may be rectified in the usual way. Fig. 5 shows a special commutator for rectifying the current from the stationary armature. Brushes connected to the coils of the stationary armature bear on extensions o, p of rings r, Q, suitably insulated and mounted on a shaft which rotates as many times faster than the revolving armature as there are pairs of poles s in the machine. The ends of the circuit are connected to brushes bearing on the rings r, Q. The machine is ventilated by means of air currents caused by the armature to circulate from openings u, Fig. 2, in the plates l, through openings v in the wheel c, d, between the coils, and out through openings x, Fig. 3, in the plates k. As the power required to turn the armature varies, it is better to mount two machines side by side with their armatures secured on the same shaft at such an angle that the cores of one are opposite the poles s when those of the other are halfway between.
Patent GB-190403772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball or Float Valves.
Inventor: CARR JOHN FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-02-15
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 3772. Carr, J. F. Feb. 15. Ball and float valves; casings; spindles.-A ball and float valve is constructed so as to be closed by the pressure of the fluid and opened by the weight of the ball or float. Fig. 1 is a section of the valve and its connections, and Fig. 2 is an end view of the valve. A three-winged valve d is seated on a washer e in the valve body, the valve being normally closed by the pressure of the fluid entering through an inlet b connected to the water main. The valve is opened by a screwed spindle f, of quick pitch, which embraces the arm g of a lever connected to the ball, the leverage of the ball being adjustable by means of a set-screw h securing the arm g. As the cistern empties, the ball falls and the arm g, rotating, turns the screw f, which bears on a pin k projecting from the centre of the valve, and forces the valve off its seat. The spindle f may be plain and provided with one or more pins on it working in corresponding elliptical grooves cut out or stamped in a sleeve so as to form a varying screw. The pins may alternatively be on the sleeve, and the spindle may be grooved. The valve closes by the pressure of the fluid from the main, and in case the main is turned off, a spring i is provided for closing the valve. The valve may be actuated by an ordinary ball lever working on a suitable fulcrum, and operating the valve by means of a smaller lever.
Patent GB-190409384-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for Obtaining Metals in a Pure State and Apparatus for Executing same.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-23
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 9384. Haddan, H. J., [Electroden-Ges.]. April 23. Electric furnaces.-An incandescence furnace for the reduction of thorium, zirconium, and other metals consists of an infusible and electrically non-conducting tube a of porcelain or other material, into which the material to be heated is compressed. The ends of the tube are closed by electrodes c, and current is thus passed through the material. Packing may be provided around the electrodes to exclude air. Near the ends of the tube are ducts e, f leading to pipes g, h, each of which is fitted with two cocks, to allow gases to be introduced into or withdrawn from the furnace.
Patent GB-190409804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Planning and Moulding Stone, Marble and the like.
Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM PERCY
Filed: 1904-04-29
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 9804. Brown, W. P. April 29. Dressing stone, marble, &c. ; copying &c. machines. -A machine for planing or producing curved or irregular surfaces on stone, marble, &c., has a canting arm 8 for the tools, which is adjusted to a given vertical position by the engagement with screws 11 of brackets 12, fitted in open slots in the canting arm, or of nuts 13, provided with projections 14 sliding in slots in the brackets, which in this case are fixed to the canting arm. The stone &c. 6 is secured on the bed of the carriage or on a rocking table 7 mounted thereon, on which are secured templets 15 which may be adjusted vertically by nuts 22 and screw shafts 21 rotated by bevel gear from a hand-operated shaft 18. On traversing the carriage, the templets engage with bowls 17 on the canting arm, which is caused to slide vertically on the nuts by means of the slots and projections 14, the stone thus receiving the same profile as the templets. When the machine is used for this purpose, the balance weights 25 are detached from the canting-arm brackets 26 and suspended from clamps 27.
Patent GB-190411310-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combination of Double Bolt and Turn Button Fastening
Inventor: HUGHES THOMAS PASK
Filed: 1904-05-17
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 11,310. Hughes, T. P. May 17. Sliding bolts ; turnbuttons.-The doors of shop cases, cupboards, and the like are provided with means for simultaneously shooting bolts at the top and bottom, and for securing the doors together at the centre. The invention consists in the addition of a turnbutton to the device described in Specification No. 26,908, A.D. 1903. The turn-button 14 is secured to the spindle 12, which is connected to the bolts 6, 7 crank wise or leverwise or by means of racks 9, 10 and the pinion 11, so that one movement of the handle shoots the bolts and turns the button into position on the plate 16. In a modification, the button or tongue may be placed in front of the door, and a suitable catch or recess fitting provided.
Patent GB-190413302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dyeing and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: O'BRIEN JOHN OWDEN
Filed: 1904-06-13
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 13,302. O'Brien, J. O., [L'Huillier, H.]. June 13. Dyeing is performed in a vessel protected from the air, and in the presence of gas, vapour, or steam. The air is first driven out of the vat, and the latter then placed in communication with a gas holder or its equivalent. When dyeing in sulphur colours, illuminating or other gas having no action on the shades is used. When dyeing with indigo, aniline, or similar blacks, illuminating gas is first used, followed by oxygen under pressure for oxidation purposes. A suitable apparatus consists of a dyeing-vat 1, having an air-escape tube 3, a steam-inlet pipe 13, a water outlet 4, a tubular connection 5 to the gas holder 2, and a branched lower tube having valves 6, 7, 8, the latter being in connection with a tube 11 leading to a dye-vat 9 having a steam-inlet tube 15, an air outlet 12, a thermometer 16, and a heating-coil 10. The material to be dyed in the form of cops on perforated spindles, or otherwise, is placed in the vat 1, and the dye bath is heated. Steam is introduced to drive out the air from the dye bath, and subsequently to force the dye through the materials in the vat 1, from which the air can be completely driven by means of steam admitted by the tube 13. The gas from the holder is then admitted to the vat, and forces the dye liquor back to the vat 9, wherein the pressure has, in consequence of condensation, diminished. Steam may be used to assist in driving the dye liquor backwards. These operations may be repeated as often as desired. When treating with sulphur dyes, the materials are rinsed thoroughly by water forced in through the valve 6, and allowed to escape through the outlet 4. The invention may be applied to piece goods by passing them into a suitable gas after dyeing and before washing.
Patent GB-190418836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lubricators.
Inventor: ELLIOTT WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-08-31
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 18,836. Elliott, W. Aug. 31. Toothed and ratchet gearing cam mechanism; clutches.-In a force-feed lubricator, a pump chamber C is arranged at the bottom of an oil reservoir B. The pump plunger E is coupled to a frame F sliding in guides H ; a scale and index may be provided to indicate the stroke of the pump. A cam-shaped recess in the frame F is engaged by a roller J<2> carried by a crank on the shaft J. A toothed or ratchet wheel K on the shaft J is engaged by a pawl L', carried by a worm-wheel L in gear with a worm M<1>. An oscillating lever N<1>, actuated by the engine &c., carries a pawl in engagement with a ratchet-wheel carried on the axle of the worm M<1>. Other means may be provided for actuating the wormwheel. The motion imparted to the shaft J by the gearing serves to raise the plunger E. The plunger is depressed by a spring G, the ratchet gearing allowing the shaft J to over-run the worm gearing. To permit the lubricator to be actuated by hand, a hand-wheel carries a pawl adapted to engage a ratchet-wheel on the shaft J. The bottom of the casing P acts as an adjustable stop for the collar E' to limit the stroke of the pump. The casing P may be arranged above the gearing, or it may be dispensed with and a stop on the frame provided for the collar E<1>.
Patent GB-190419881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of the Back Plates of Sleeve Links and other like Articles.
Inventor: JONES THOMAS WALTER
Filed: 1904-09-15
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 19,881. Jones, T. W. Sept. 15. Sleeve-links; buttons.-Relates to the manufacture of sleeve-links, such as those described in Specification No. 8813, A.D. 1887, buttons and such like articles, whereby the loop for the connecting-link is made in one with the back-plate. A blank of the necessary shape and of slightly greater length than required for the sleeve-link &c. is cut from sheet metal as shown in Fig. 2. The neck portion c is then pressed up into a tubular shape as shown in Fig. 3, and finally the two parts b are pressed together so as to form the part c into a complete eye, as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190424036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with that Class of Photographic Cameras known as Process Cameras.
Inventor: HUNTER EDGAR SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-11-07
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 24,036. Hunter, E. S., and Hanchard, W. E. Nov. 7. Cameras.-The movement of the line or other screen in process cameras is shown by an indicator. The frame A carrying the screen moves a rigid guide-bar B, and is operated by the lever E through a central rack C and wheel D. The rack C carries an indicator I in the graduated slot G. A fine adjustment is obtained by the screw J, which is locked in position by the nut J<1>. The screen frame and body back K are mounted on brackets N which move on the circular slide bars L. The latter may be embedded in the baseboard, or mounted thereon, in which case the brackets N will completely encircle them.
Patent GB-190426948-A (GB)
Title: Storage Batteries.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1904-12-10
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 26,948. Mills, B. J. B., [Edison, T. A.]. Dec. 10. C h e c k valves ; float valves.-Relates to storage batteries. A gas exit 22 is supported by a bead 16 on the cover 2. It consists of a hollow glass body 19 resting on a seat 18, of a removable portion 17 with an opening 21, and of a cover 22 with extensions 23 which engage an annular recess 24 on the part 17. The body 19 remains floating when liquid is forced up into the valve casing, and allows the liquid to run back, while an accumulation of gas pressure momentarily raises the cover 22 and allows the gas to escape, the cover 22 preventing access of foreign matter to the cell.
Patent GB-190429361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rowlocks
Inventor: BALL ALFRED
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 29,361. Ball, A. Dec. 31. Boat rowlocks.-In order to render the crutch a of the rowlock capable of being turned inboard, the shank a<1> is fitted with a spherical enlargement a<2>, which rests in a recess in the bracket b. The recess is formed with a slot b', which permits the passage of the shank when the crutch is raised so that the shoulder a<3> is out of engagement, to allow it to occupy the lower position, as shown in Fig. 1. A constriction b<3> is made in the socket about the middle of its length, preventing the crutch from being lifted out vertically. A recess c is formed at the back of the socket, so that the crutch end a<2> may be passed into it while in a horizontal position, and then raised and drawn into the upper part of the socket, whence it can be lifted out clear. Brackets b<8>, b<9> are formed on the socket to give additional support.
Patent GB-190503355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Squeegees and Brooms.
Inventor: AMBROSE THOMAS AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1905-02-17
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 3355. Ambrose, T. A. Feb. 17. Handles.-The end of the handle u of a squeegee or broom has a groove e made in one or both its sides, or it may have a ferrule d fitted to it with the necessary groove or grooves e which correspond to similar grooves in the hole b of a solid wooden stock c. Pegs g driven into the holes secure the handle and stock together. A cord h prevents the peg g from being lost.
Patent GB-190508024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Composition for Building and other purposes
Inventor: LAINE ETIENNE
Filed: 1905-04-14
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 8024. LainÚ, E. April 14. Slabs. - Plaster is made from precipitated magnesia mixed with a liquid consisting of three parts of magnesium chloride and one of alcohol denatured by acetone to which cellulose and gum elemi, gum sandaras, or the resin of pinus laryx have been added.
Patent GB-190508307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Brazing Metals.
Inventor: SCHAAP LEIGH ROY
Filed: 1905-04-18
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 8307. Schaap, L. R. April 18, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Brazing.-Potassium prussiate is used to treat the surfaces of metals such as copper, cast iron, and aluminium for brazing. The surfaces are then treated with plaster of paris, wood charcoal, citric acid, and finally borax. All the substances may be applied simultaneously to the treated surfaces in the form of a mixture consisting of 2 oz. each of potassium prussiate, plaster of paris, and borax, ¢ oz. wood charcoal, and 1 oz. citric acid.
Patent GB-190510404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Vaporizing Liquids.
Inventor: HAYES ALBERT
Filed: 1905-05-17
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 10,404. Hayes, A. May 17. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The carburettor is described in connexion with internal-combustion engines, but may be employed for other purposes. The casing 1, Fig. 1, has a passage 2 through which heated air or gas or the exhaust from the engine passes. Between the walls of the casing 1 and passage 2 are two helical passages 5, 6, the lower portion of the passage 6 being divided into two parallel passages. These passages together with the heads 7, 8 form a continuous channel for the air, which enters at the opening 11 and leaves by the opening 12. The air is supplied at a pressure of about 10 lb., unless the apparatus is used in connexion with a four-stroke-cycle engine, when no initial pressure will be necessary. In the lower head 8 is a diaphragm 15 containing two valves 18, Fig. 7, round the seatings of which are wells 19 to which oil or water can be supplied by pipes 22 with valves 23. A similar arrangement of diaphragm and valves is placed in the upper head 7, except that the movement of the valves 18<1> is limited by stops as shown. The valves have flanges 25 to prevent back pressure on the liquid in the wells 19, and the valve webs are so shaped as at 26 that the valve slightly rotates on rising, to provide a thin film of liquid. The passage 2 is preferably provided with ribs 32 to aid in the reception of beat from the gases passing through. The other parts of the casting are of sufficient thickness to retain an amount of heat capable of keeping the oil near the " cracking" point. The operation is as follows: The several pipes 22, 22<1> are connected to suitable sources so that all the upper wells receive oil only, and one of the lower wells receives oil and the other water. Assuming the hot gases to be passing through, the air to be carburetted enters by the pipe 13, passes down the chamber 5 to the head 8, raises the valves 18, and passes up the chamber 6 charged with oil and water, which become vaporized. The air and vapours then raise the valves 18<1> in the head 7, become further charged with oil, and leave by the pipe 14. The proportion of oil and water taken up by the air is comparatively slight, and no further admixture of air is needed to make an explosive charge. After leaving by the pipe 14, the gas may be made stable by compression and be used for general purposes. The heaviest oils may be employed, and different kinds of oils may be supplied to the valves in the upper and lower heads or to the valves in the upper head alone. Clogging by deposit of carbon is prevented by the large passages used, and the tendency of the air current to clear the valve-seat.
Patent GB-190511967-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Hoisting Gear for Arc Lamps and for like purposes.
Filed: 1905-06-07
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 11,967. Crompton & Co., and Abbott, E. W. June 7. Disengaging couplings and devices.-Relates to hoisting, locking, and lowering gear for use with arc lamps and for like purposes, and consists in an arrangement of pawls for sustaining the lamp in its upper position, the pawls being automatically released when the lamp is raised slightly beyond its normal position. The supporting rope c passes through a guide-sleeve d mounted on a universal bearing e, and is connected at its lower end to a socket f, to which another guide-tube h is fixed. The tube h has a projecting head i shaped to fit a recess on a bush k, mounted to slide on the tub e Upon the inner sleeve d is mounted a casing l, on which are pivoted one or more double pawls each comprising upper and lower arms m, n. Springs g are arranged to keep the arms m, n normally in engagement, while the springs s tend to thrust the arms m inwards' In the Figure, the lamp is shown supported in its upper position. When it is required to lower the lamp, the socket f is raised until the upper edge engages the arm n. The pawls m are thus released, and the bush k falls, so that the lamp is free to descend.
Patent GB-190512114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Liners for Centrifugal Liquid Separators
Inventor: HELLSTROEM CARL DIDRIK
Filed: 1905-06-09
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 12,114. Hellstr÷m, C. D. June 14, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 19011. Cream-separators &c. -The space between adjacent conical plates in the drum of a separator is divided by curved partitions 4, 8 ; ribs 11, concentric with the drum, depend from the bottom of each plate nearly to the top of the next. The inner and outer edges of the plates are turned upwards. Milk from the inlet pipe 14 passes through the passage 15 upwards through apertures 17 which are formed in the plates inside the partitions 4. The lighter constituents are forced inwards either through the passages 12 or under the ribs 11. As the separation proceeds, the cream collects towards the outlet apertures 22, and the separated milk escapes through the peripheral openings 18. Full milk may be directed from the inlet pipe through apertures 23 at the edges of the partitions 8, so as to remove the cream collecting in the partly enclosed spaces formed by these partitions. The separated milk may be led off through the apertures 23. In this case, the partitions 8, with the upturned edge of the conical plates, may form spaces which are enclosed but for narrow openings in the upper parts of the partitions.
Patent GB-190517622-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for Chilling and Carbonating Beer and other Liquids.
Filed: 1905-08-31
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 17,622. Attack, E. A., and Farringdon Works & H. Pontifex & Sons. Aug. 31. Aerating liquids.-Relates to apparatus for chilling and carbonating beer and other liquids. In an outer tank, containing brine or other non-congealable liquid, cooled by an expansion coil b, is located an inner closed vessel c having horizontally corrugated sides. The beer which enters by a perforated pipe f, flows down over the inner surface of the corrugated vessel. The vessel is charged initially with carbonic-acid gas through an inlet h. If further carbonation is required, a part of the carbonic-acid gas may be drawn off from the upper part of the vessel c and forced into the lower part of the vessel through perforated pipes j. The beer may pass several times over the inner corrugated surface of the vessel c. A gauge glass, pressure gauge, safety-valve, and inspection windows are provided.