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Patent GB-190318771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Football Valves and Connected Parts
Inventor: MCKAY JOHN
Filed: 1903-08-31
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 18,771. McKay, J. Aug. 31. Balls. - Relates to valves &c. for inflating and deflating footballs. A casing, screw - threaded internally and externally, b, Fig. 1, has within it an inflation valve of any ordinary construction, the nozzle being shown at c, and the inner end c<1> representing the ordinary rubber tube. The valve is held in the casing by a removable nut d engaging with the internal thread of the casing. The whole is inserted into a bladder a, as shown, in course of construction, and irrevolubly fixed to it by means of a grooved ring g, which, on screwing up the nut h, grips the bladder airtight against the lower surface f of the casing. An india-rubber packing-washer q is shown in position to receive the shank m of the cap l, when it is screwed with its concave head downwards on to the leather cover p, which rests on the upper and convex side of the casing below. The nut d has holes to receive a pin spanner.
Patent GB-190323057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Single-phase Alternating Current Motors.
Inventor: LAMME BENJAMIN GARVER
Filed: 1903-10-24
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 23,057. Lamme, B. G. Oct. 31, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Armatures ; commutators; sparking, preventing.-Relates to single - phase motors with the field coils and armature coils in series through a commutator, the armature winding being of the closed-coil parallel-circuit type. In order to prevent sparking, a resistance is inserted in the leads between the commutator and the winding. Figs. 1 and 2 show a construction of armature adapted for railway &c. work. The laminated core 5 is carried on a spider 1 fitted with an extension 3 for the commutator 4. The coils 8 are mounted in slots 7, and are connected at the end remote from the commutator by connectors 9, being also connected by conductors 10 to balancing-rings 11. Each coil is also connected to the commutator by a high-resistance wire 12 and conductor 13, the resistance preferably being placed at the bottom of the slot.
Patent GB-190326510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Centrifugal Pumps.
Inventor: BINNIE ROBERT TAYLOR
Filed: 1903-12-04
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 26,510. Binnie, R. T. Dec. 4. Centrifugal pumps.-Consists in dispensing with the usual fan vanes of centrifugal pumps and in substituting therefor a series of ports formed within a rotating impeller. Fig. 2 shows a section of one form of pump in which the curved ports A, passing from the central inlet opening B to the circumference of the impeller, are formed by webs or divisions C, D cast or built up upon the disc E, Fig. 1, forming the side of the impeller. The outer webs F form enclosed spaces with the webs C, D, and, preferably, the ports A are closed at the sides by covers a. Various forms of curves may be employed for the ports, and the area of the ports is made equal, or approximately equal, throughout. The impeller may be cast solid in one piece, if desired, in which case it acts partly as a flywheel. A pump having two suction inlets is also described.
Patent GB-190326576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Automatically Recording the Profile of the Beds of Water Courses and the like
Inventor: HAJOS SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-12-04
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 26,576. Haj¾s, S. Dec. 4. Pressure gauges.- In an apparatus for automatically recording on a strip N the profiles of the beds of water courses and ground generally, the recording - pencil i is connected to a spring- pressed piston d operated by water pressure. In a water course, the water enters the cylinder M through perforations m in a cap K, leakage being prevented by a loose membrane h. The recording-apparatus is suspended inside a measuring cylinder A which is moved over the profile to be recorded. Between the two parts of the main spindle G is mounted an intermediate spindle t secured to the main spindle by a pin p. Whichever way the measuring-cylinder moves, a worm V, operating the recording- strip mechanism, is rotated in the same direction through a clutch g, g<1> and toothed gearing r', r<2>, r<3>. In order to keep the recording-strip tight, the receiving-roller T' is made of larger diameter than the guide-roller P, and its sleeve P is in frictional engagement with an inner sleeve, riding loose on the shaft o, and carrying one of the gear-wheels. The spindle t has leather packing c at one end. When using the apparatus on dry land, the cap K is replaced by a tapered projection connected by a flexible pipe with a stationary or movable water reservoir at a higher level.
Patent GB-190400411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of T, Elbow, and like Junction Fittings for Pipes and Tubes
Inventor: BROOKS JOHN BOULTBEE
Filed: 1904-01-07
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 411. Brooks, J. B., and Anslow, D. Jan. 7. Making joints and couplings for pipes and tubes.- Relates to the manufacture of metallic T cross, elbow, and like junction pieces from plates by stamping, rolling, and welding. Fig. 3 shows a section of a T-piece. A rectangular blank is formed by drop-stamping or press tools from a piece of metal when in a heated and soft state. A tubular limb a<1> having a web a<2>, Fig. 9, is then stamped out of the blank a. After the web a<2> is drilled away, the edges a<3>, Fig. 10, are rolled up and thickened until they overlap as shown by the dotted lines, in which position they are welded by drop-stamping or by the application of pressure through dies. In making cross-pieces, two tubular limbs are stamped out and the outside edges rolled, as shown in Fig. 18, and then welded. Fig. 26 shows a plan of an elbow having one limb stamped out and the sides a<6> partly rolled together. A space a<8> is left in the metal to receive the overlapping edges a<10> when they are rolled over and welded.
Patent GB-190402485-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Treating Coal, Ores, and other Minerals, for Draining them of Water.
Inventor: BAUM FRITZ
Filed: 1904-02-01
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 2485. Baum, F. Feb. 1. Washing coal, ores, &c.-Relates to a method of, and apparatus for, draining the materials after washing. Small coal &c. from the settling tank is fed into the trough b, down the shoot c, and descends and fills the end buckets on the belt a, which buckets then pass out in an inclined direction, the water draining out of the perforated sides and bottoms. The fine coal and sludge is kept off the lower part of the belt by inclines g, and falls into the funnel-shaped receptacles d. As there is a greater head of water in the trough b than in the trough l, the sludge &c. passes into this last trough, whence the centrifugal pump n sends it through the pipe o on to the perforated bottom p of the shoot c, from whence it falls on to the coal in the outgoing buckets. The trough q keeps the water in the main trough at a constant level and the centrifugal pump r sends the water from it to the settling-apparatus. The trough b is made wide enough to act as a clarifying-sump.
Patent GB-190404902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piano Pedals.
Inventor: ASBECK EWALD
Filed: 1904-02-29
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4902. Asbeck, E. Feb. 29. Pianofortes, pedals for. The brass foot-plates of pedals are soldered instead of riveted to the iron bases. The solder used is a mixture of tin and antimony, and is applied in the form of thin sheets between the cleaned surfaces. The pedal, which is shown in section in the Figure, is laid on a hot iron plate till the solder melts, and is then cooled.
Patent GB-190405827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Tyre Covers
Inventor: KORTH MARTIN
Filed: 1904-03-09
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 5827. Korth, M. March 9. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Leather covers for preventing puncture or side-slip of pneumatic or other tyres for automobiles or other vehicles are made up of a number of rhombic strips a, a', Fig. 1, of undressed leather, one set of strips being placed over another so as to break joint. The strips are bent round a model of the tyre so that the edges i meet in each layer. The ends w, v, Fig. 4, of the strips are bent in opposite directions, and are sewn to leather bands z. The outer layer of strips may be divided at h, the tread part r being detachably secured to the side parts n by clamps. Metal protectors s may be secured to the tread by dovetail studs g or corrugated studs o.
Patent GB-190406851-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Car Coupler.
Inventor: OLSON CARL AUGUST
Filed: 1904-03-21
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 6851. Olson, C. A. March 30, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Couplings, automatic.-The coupling-link 10 is locked in the two coupling-heads by sliding dogs 11. The head 4 is pivoted to the draw-bar 3, and is normally held in a straight line therewith by a flat spring 6, covered by a detachable plate 8, which fits in slots in the two parts, the draw-bar being cut away to provide a space in which the intermediate portion of the spring can swing. The head has a recess with a flared end to form a seat for the link 10. When a link on one vehicle enters the recess in the coupling- head on the other, it strikes against the bevelled edge of the dog 11, and raises it, so that, as the dog falls, it locks the link in the head. The dog has flanges 13 which hold it against outward movement. A block 17, the lower end of which is bevelled, holds the link horizontal. The stem 14 of the dog works through a detachable cover 15, and is connected, by a chain 18 or the like, to a bar 19 and chains 21, so that the dog can be raised from the top or sides of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190407255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Split or Opening Collars for use in connection with Shafts, Spindles and the like.
Inventor: LINDSAY ROBERT
Filed: 1904-03-26
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 7255. Lindsay, R. March 26. Mounting collars on shafts; shafts.-Relates to split or opening collars for shafts, spindles, and the like. Semicircular hinged parts 11, 12 are closed over the shaft. Set-screws 17 passing through slightly elongated holes in one part into tapped holes in the other are used in the other forms shown in Figs. 1, 3, and 7 to unite the ends remote from the hinge 13, and the bead, which are in all cases sunk in the collars, bear upon the bottoms of the pockets in which they lie and are formed for the use of a spanner &c. When the collar is lightened, by coring &c., instead of using the hinged joint, the parts 11, 12 may interlock as at 13, Figs. 7 and 8. A hinged bolt 14, Fig. 4, may be used with the hinged joint of Fig. 1 ; or with another hinged bolt, when the butting faces of the parts 11, 12 are curved to allow either bolt to be used as a hinge. The recesses for the nuts, which may be of the cap type, with reduced heads 15, are wide enough to admit a box-key or the like. The hinged bolt with its nut may be swung into an open slot and recess in the opposite part. The bore 18 of the collar may be circular, or circular for two-thirds of its circumference and then met by tangential surfaces as in Fig. 1. In the latter case, the collar grips the surface at three points and more readily adapts itself to shafts of slightly different diameters. With wide collars, more than one screw or bolt fastening may be used.
Patent GB-190407353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Treatment of Metal Tubes.
Inventor: SHIELS ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-03-28
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 7353. Shiels, A. March 28. Rolling. - In apparatus for rolling pipes and tubes similar to that described in Specification No. 12,828, A.D. 1899, in which rotating discs A with bevelled surfaces A<1> of hyperboloidal form are placed eccentrically and rotated in opposite directions, flat portions A<2> are placed on the rolls to finish and smooth the tubes. A piercing-mandrel may be used, or, if the billets B are already pierced, a mandrel C may be mounted on a rod D. A drip device may be used to cool the tube as it leaves the portion A', and so to prevent twisting in the portion A<2>. The arcs of the rolls may be inclined, as shown, or parallel ; in the latter case, the central portion is preferably dished. If it be desired to increase the size of the finished tube, a piercing-mandrel, having an enlargement or head, is placed in the path of the billet, and a suitable set-off A<3> is placed between the hyperboloidal portion A<1> and the finishing portion A<2>.
Patent GB-190409674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Colouring Matter Lakes.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1904-04-27
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 9674. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. April 27. Dyes, artificial.-Lakes are formed by treating acid colouring-matters with a basic aluminium salt containing substantially between one sixth and one twentyfourth of the acid necessary to form a neutral salt. Practically all the colouring-matter is converted into lake. In examples, Light green S F, Naphthol yellow, Naphthol yellow S, Eosin L A, Brilliant carmine L, Quinoline yellow, Cottonwool scarlet, and Neptune green S B, are used. The most suitable aluminium salts are the chloride, nitrate, acetate, and sulphocyanate; the sulphate is less suitable. The colouring-matter may be mixed with aluminium hydroxide, or an aluminium salt, and this may then be brought to the right degree of basicity by the addition of aluminium salts, or of alkalies, alkali carbonates, or acids. The aluminium salts may be mixed with indifferent substrata.
Patent GB-190411356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mechanical Dolls.
Inventor: ARNOLD MAX OSCAR
Filed: 1904-05-17
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 11,356. Arnold, M. O. May 17. Dolls; toys, driving-mechanism for; talking toys. -A doll, which moves on wheels and is driven by a spring-motor mechanism, is caused to turn its head to the right and to the left, to open and close its eyes, and to swing its arms backwards and forwards. When the doll is moving, it says "papa," and "mama" alternately. Upon the base 5 is mounted a spring-motor mechanism 2, and voice bellows 3, 4. The base 5 is mounted on wheels 6, and is provided with guide and steering-wheels. The motor 2 drives the spindle 8 of the wheel 6, and this spindle, by means of cranks &c., communicates the desired movements to the parts of the doll. The upper parts of the voice bellows 3, 4 are driven from cranks 9, connected by rods 10 having loops 11 at their upper ends, to pins 12 on the movable parts of the bellows. A connecting- rod 13 engaging one of the pins 12 drives a crank 14 attached to a divided spindle 15, upon which the arms of the doll are fixed. One half of the spindle 15 receives an oscillating motion, and it communicates a similar motion in an opposite direction to the other part of the spindle 15, the motion being transmitted by three bevel-wheels 17, the middle one of which is attached to a vertical spindle 18 secured to the head 21 of the doll, which is revolubly mounted, and so receives an oscillating motion. The spindle 18 is mounted in a step bearing 19 supported by a cross-bar 20. The crank 14 also communicates an oscillating motion to eyeballs 23 on a bent wire 24, connected to a rod 22 in such a manner as not to interfere with the rotation of the head. The movement of the eyeballs makes the eyes appear to open and shut alternately.
Patent GB-190411606-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cowl for Chimney Flues, Ventilation and the like.
Inventor: HARVEY GEORGE ALFRED
Filed: 1904-05-20
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 11,606. Harvey, G. A. May 20. Chimney and ventilating - shaft tops.-A cowl for chimneys and ventilating - shafts consists of a conical ring A on a tubular stem B, above which is fixed a dome-shaped cover C, provided with a central tapering outlet D, so that air can enter between the ring A and the cover C.
Patent GB-190412619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: MOISSON CHARLES
Filed: 1904-06-03
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 12,619. Moisson, C. June 20, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. A mixture of constant strength is supplied by means of the carburetters shown in Figs. 1 and 2. Fig. 1 shows an apparatus in which the hydrocarbon is drawn into the mixing-chamber through the helical groove formed in the cylinder a. Fig. 2 shows a modification, in which the hydrocarbon is drawn through holes formed in the partitions e in the casing f.
Patent GB-190413725-A (GB)
Title: New Illusion for Stage Purposes.
Inventor: THORN ERNEST
Filed: 1904-06-17
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 13,725. Thorn, E., and Downs, T. N. June 17. Conjuring - apparatus.-Relates to an apparatus for producing a stage illusion wherein a table and a person or object suspended beneath it are made apparently to disappear. It comprises a table a having four legs b formed of steel tubing supported upon a second table e having hollow legs f, into which the legs b telescope. The table a has a real top c, which fits into the false top q of the lower table and is held, when raised, by bolts h'. The bolts which work in the same direction are held against the action of springs k by the yoke l, which is held secure by the catch m attached to the framework g. A lever n, fulcrumed at o, has a handle at its outer end, and a wedge on its inner end, which is adapted to raise the yoke l out of engagement with the catch m, thus releasing the yoke and allowing the bolts h<1> to be withdrawn simultaneously. Above the frame g of the lower table is mounted a false top, consisting of an outer fixed frame q of wood supported by brackets r from the frame g, and an inner frame s resiliently supported within the outer frame q by springs t connected with the frame q and with depending brackets u on the frame s. The opening within the frame s is covered with a cloth supported on elastic bands so as to be readily displaceable, to allow a person or other body descending with the table to pass right through the frame s. The frame s corresponds in size with the top of the tible a, and in the lowered position the table a depresses the frame s so as to come into line with the frame q and thus form the top of the lower table. The bottom table has a fringe or drapery to hide the trough w, into which the person or object disappears. When the illusion is presented, the bottom table e is first introduced. The table a is then placed in position and a person gets into the hammock d. On withdrawing the catches h<1> by means of the handle, the table descends into the support e, the person in the hammock dropping into the trough w.
Patent GB-190415290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Measuring Instruments
Filed: 1904-07-08
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 15,290. Garrard, C. C., and Ferranti, Ltd. July 8. Current, energy, and quantity meters.-In a meter of the induction type, temperature errors are compensated for by providing non-inductive shunt coils of nickel, iron, or other material having a higher temperature coefficient than the copper or other material of which the main coils and disc are formed. In the ammeter shown, the disc d rotates in the narrow gap of an electromagnet c, having copper rings fixed in the pole faces, and the copper windings b of which are shunted by a coil n of nickel. The disc is controlled by a spiral spring e, with an adjustable permanent magnet f for damping. The shunt coil may be so proportioned as to become heated by the current and produce a greater increase of resistance. In the case of watt-meters, the compensating-coil is connected in parallel with the series winding.
Patent GB-190428548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring-cushions.
Inventor: MEGENHART OTTO
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 28,548. Megenhart, O. Dec. 28. Cushions; spring surfaces.-In a reversible cushion, adapted for use either as a seat cushion or for reclining purposes, two sets of springs c, c<1>, each set of springs being connected in the usual manner, are arranged alternately on carriers b, b<1>, attached to suitable framework a and connected at intervals by links d.
Patent GB-190507452-A (GB)
Title: Smallware Loom.
Filed: 1905-04-08
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 7452. Hattersley & Sons, G., and Chadwich, J. April 8. Drawings to Specification. Brakes.-In order that the rotation of a loose pulley on a driven shaft may be retarded when desired, the pulley is coupled frictionally to a brake pulley, which is surrounded by a band secured at one end to a fixed hook and at the other to a pivoted lever. This lever is held in position normally by a catch, and when disengaged from the catch it is acted upon by a spring to tighten the band.
Patent GB-190508662-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for the Production of Lead Acetate
Filed: 1905-04-22
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 8662. Heyl & Co., Geb., and Wultze, A. June 11, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Acetates.-Lead acetate is prepared by a continuous process in an acid-proof pressure vessel a. Granulated lead or lead clippings are placed on perforated trays b, and the vessel is then filled with dilute acetic acid and closed ; air is then pumped in by the vulcanized rubber tube c, which passes through the man-hole cover d. When the reaction is completed, the acetate solution, which may be neutral or basic as desired, is forced out through the tube e. A manometer f and a valve g are provided in the apparatus.
Patent GB-190512247-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Forming Designs on Opposite Surfaces of a Sheet of Fibrous Material.
Inventor: MOORE FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-06-13
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 12,247. Moore, F. W. Feb. 25, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Embossing.- Sheets of flexible fibrous material are formed with a raised pattern on each side by combined cutting and embossing, as follows:-The material b, Fig. 2, to be treated passes between rolls e, d, pressed together by rolls f, c, of a beltknife splitting-machine. Along with the sheet b passes a pattern sheet i on top, with the pattern sunk in it or cut through it, and also a yielding backing-sheet n of paper &c. The material is partly compressed into the sunk parts of the sheet i and partly into the paper n, and in this condition is cut by the knife g. As a result, the material has a raised pattern formed on both sides. The pattern may be formed on the roller e and the sheets or plates i, of celluloid or metal, are then not used.
Patent GB-190512347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway-waggons and Trolleys.
Inventor: KOHLUS CARL HEINRICH WILHELM
Filed: 1905-06-14
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 12,347. Kohlus, C. H. W. June 14. Couplings, non-automatic. - A coupling for wagons consists of a combined hook a and link b suspended on a curved shackle c, Fig. 2, or on an eye f, Fig. 4. For coupling the cars, one of the links is placed in one of the hooks, as shown in Fig. 5. While travelling on curves, the hook can slide transversely on the shackle c or eye f, thus preventing the vehicles from leaving the track.
Patent GB-190512579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Axle-box Guides and Stays of Railway Waggons.
Inventor: HILL EDWARD JACOB
Filed: 1905-06-17
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 12,579. Hill, E. J., and Robinson, J. F. June 17. A.xle-box guiding-arrangements.-The guide for the axle-box of a wagon is of inverted U-shape and flanged, as shown in dotted lines at d, at the upper portion. The lower ends of the parallel limbs are connected by a cross-brace C. Diagonal stays F of tubular, cruciform, I, or L section are pin-jointed to the parallel limbs and to the wagon framing or brackets thereon.
Patent GB-190517579-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Foot Waist Measure for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: CAMERON JAMES COLQUHOUN
Filed: 1905-08-31
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 17,579. Cameron, J. C. Aug. 31. Measuring.-Measuring-sticks for bespoke work are provided with a device for taking waist measurments, so that the boot or shoe will have a correct fit at the ball of the foot. The device consists of a slide b<2> having a hinged side-piece B, which is provided with a hole b. This hole is recessed in order to allow the ball of the foot to bed in it properly.