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Patent GB-190409412-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Fog-signal Apparatus.
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-04-25
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 9412. Johnson, W. April 25. Fog and audible signals.-The detonators used in railway fog signalling can be placed on and removed from the metal rail by movements of a lever in the signal cabin. The apparatus employed is shown in elevation in Fig. 2 and in plan in Fig. 3. The base A, secured near the rail B, has a recessed portion C with walls D. Between these walls D slides a pair of tongs E, the handles of which are connected by the toggle links F. These links are connected to the rod G sliding in the slot H. The detonators M with tangs N are stored in the cylindrical chamber J. In the normal condition, the handles of the tongs are withdrawn to the stops Q, and, when it is desired to place a detonator on the line, the signalman actuates the rod G, pushing it forwards. This action causes the tongs to move forwards, and at the same time the jaws close over the tang N of the detonator, and carry it on to and hold it on the rail. After having been exploded the detonator is withdrawn by the reverse action but, as the tang N projects slightly above the jaws of the tongs, it engages against the flap L, and the detonator is left behind, and a fresh detonator takes its place as lowest in the chamber J.
Patent GB-190410356-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Mounting of Trolley-arms for Collecting Electric Energy from Overhead Cables for Electric Traction.
Inventor: PHILLIPS EDWIN BURBIDGE
Filed: 1904-05-05
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 10,356. Phillips, E. B., and Parkin, T. C. May 5. Collectors, overhead. Consists of means for preserving the pressure of the collector on the cable constant whatever the inclination of the trolley pole, and for lessening the head-room required. At diametrally-opposite points d, g on a horizon -allyswivelling sleeve b, are pivoted the trolley-pole socket c and the abutment of compression springs m connected to the socket c at h. The pivot d is preferably higher than the pivot g, but in any case the movement of the spriugs m about the pivot d decreases as their pressure increases. The relatively short sleeve b is mounted by means of two ball rases, one at the bottom taking most of the weight, and the other at the top serving to resist the tilting force. Adjustment is effected by means of a screwed cap r and looking set-screws s. Alternatively, the springs may be arranged below the socket c instead of at its sides, or the socket may be mounted at g and the springs, which would then be in tension, at d. The mountings of the springs comprise bolts i secured in the pivoted sockets f and sliding through bolts n pivoted in the bearings h, and abutment sleeves m sliding on the bolts i and engaging against the bolts n through apertures in the bearings h. Nuts o limit the upward movement of the trolley.
Patent GB-190419151-A (GB)
Title: Case for Holding and Sterilizing Surgical Instruments.
Inventor: PARMENTIER JEAN
Filed: 1904-09-05
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 19,151. Parmentier, J. June 17, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Thermometers.-A thermometer 8 is fitted in the cover 2 of an aluminium case in which surgical instruments are contained and sterilized by means of a current of dry hot air.
Patent GB-190424143-A (GB)
Title: Liquid Dispensing Apparatus.
Inventor: KAMMERER FRANK GREGORY
Filed: 1904-11-08
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 24,143. Kammerer, F. G. Nov. 8. Measured quantities, delivering.-Apparatus for cooling liquids is provided with a device for delivering the liquid in measured quantities. Two measuring-cups D are connected with a valve E, whereby one is filled from pipes C and c<1> or c', while the other is being emptied through a pipe F. The cups are immersed in the cooling-mixture, and are closed above except for pipes K, K<1>, which terminate in perforated knobs at the top of the apparatus. The valve E is actuated by means of push-buttons H, H<1>, pivoted to levers h, h', which are connected to a rocking plate H<3>. An arm h<2> connects one of the levers with the valve. The p'ate H<3> may be provided with notches, adapted to be engaged by the detent of a coin-freed locking-mechanism.
Patent GB-190424559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Latches.
Inventor: VOIGHT HENRY GUSTAVE
Filed: 1904-11-12
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 24,559. Voight, H. G. Jan. 19, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Catches, gravity and spring; latches; locks, key. -Relates to a door latch which can be locked either by a cylinder or other lock in the outer handle, or by a thumb-turn on the inner side of the door. Only the outer escutcheon plate is shown in Figs. 2 and 3. This plate 2 has an extension 2<a> which slides in engagement with, and holds, an extension of the other escutcheon plate, so that the latch can be adapted to doors of different thicknesses. A second extension G of the plate 2 carries the pivoted latch-head 5, and overlaps a removable plate, with which it forms a level surface on the edge of the door. A projection 61<b> takes into a hole in the removable plate, which can be made of various sizes to suit doors of different thicknesses. The latsh-head 5 is acted on by a spring 8, and has a pin 52 engaged by the booked end 71 of a slide 7, space being left to allow of the latch-head being pushed in without moving the slide. The slide 7 is retracted against the resistance of a spring 9 by either of two camplates 10, 12, which engage shoulders 72 on the slide. One of the cam-plates 10 is carried in notches in the outer knob-shank 41, while the other has a cylindrical boss 12<b> passing through the cam-plate 10 into the shank 41, and a projection 12<c> which engages in a similarly-shaped opening in a cylinder lock 14, so that the camplate 12 can be actuated by a key placed in the lock, even if the outer plate 10 be locked. A spindle 11, irregular in cross-section, passes into a similar hole in the outer knob and shank, and has an extension 11<a>, also of irregular section, engaging in a hole in the cam-plate 12. The other end of the spindle may be hollow and may contain a helical spring, which presses against the spindle and the inside of the knob. thereby retaining the spindle in engagement with the cam-plate. A thin rod may be fixed in the knob to pass through the spring and keep it in place. This inner knob is secured by a screwless or other suitable connection. To lock the outer handle from the inside, without employing the cylinder lock, a thumb-turn is provided, having a spindle of irregular section engaging in a hole in a hub 17. This hub has a squared part engaged by a flat spring 21, and an eccentric pin taking into a slot in a slide 18, which is notched at the end to fit over a projecting portion of the cam-plate 10. The parts may be held in place by a clip plate 19, which engages shoulders 20 in the escutcheonplate 2, and overstands the cam-plates. In order to fit the lock to the door, a notch is cut in the edge of the door to receive the extensions 2<a>, and holes are bored to receive the usual screws and the spindles. By unscrewing the inner knob, the spindle 11 can be drawn out, and the thumbturn spindle may also be removed until the escutcheon plates are placed in position.
Patent GB-190425306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Syringe or Injector Nozzles for Medical Use.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 25,306. Boult, A. J., [Groh, M. O.]. Nov. 21. Syringes; medicines, administering.-A syringe or injector nozzle for the introduction of liquids or powders consists of a grating or openwork, preferably made of wires. It may consist of bent wires B, secured to a basering A, adapted to be screwed on to the tube or syringe.
Patent GB-190504326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Flash Light Lamps,
Inventor: SHORT MARWOOD
Filed: 1905-03-02
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 4326. Short, M. March 2. Magnesium and like powder lamps. -In a photographic flash lamp, a pilot lamp H, burning oil or spirit with a small non-actinic flame, is mounted on the hinged door G. When released from the catch J by the pneumatic push K, the door is closed by the spring I and the lamp G ignites the powder contained on the tray E. The instantaneous rebound of the door provides a vent for the expanding gases. The opposite side of the lamp has a hinged glass frame B, and a separate gauge or like covering D when diffused light is required. In a modified form, the pilot lamp H is not fixed on the base of the door G, but is hinged so as. to rest in a slanting direction, thus igniting the powder before the door is finally closed.
Patent GB-190505882-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Lithopones by Electrolysis of Sulphates or Chlorides of Soda and Consecutive Production of Caustic Soda.
Inventor: CANDAU JEAN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1905-03-20
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 5882. Candau, J. B., and Candau, A. March 20. Hydrogen is evolved from the cathode compartment of an electrolytic cell in which sodium sulphate or chloride is decomposed with zinc electrodes, in a process for making lithopone.
Patent GB-190506542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Light Fittings, applicable also to Gas, Oil, and Candle Light Fittings.
Inventor: HIRST HUGO
Filed: 1905-03-28
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 6542. Hirst, H., and Cash, F. T. March 28. Candle brackets; lamp and gas brackets; gaseliers, chandeliers, and oil-lamp pendants.-Wood, papier mÔchÚ, paper, cardboard, vulcanized fibre, and like materials, rendered fire-proof, are used in the construction of electric, gas, oil, and candle light fittings. The materials may be carved or inlaid, and may have metallic embellishments.
Patent GB-190511602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning Mechanism.
Inventor: BUCKLEY JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-06-02
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 11,602. Lake, H. H., [Buckley, J. J., McGinn, T. P., and Rogan, J. A.]. June 2. Ball bearings ; lubricating.-A power disk or driving-arrangement B, Fig. 3, for multiplying the speed of the spindles of spinning-machines is mounted on an axle b, supported between pointed pins b<1> carried in a yoke C secured to the spindle rail, and the ends of the axles are preferabiy recessed to receive balls b<3> against which the points bear. Fig. 6 shows another supporting-arrangement in which the axle bears on two rings of balls b<2>, b<3> in a socket C' forming an oil-well.
Patent GB-190518652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Material for Cutting Out Artificial Eyelashes and in Artificial Eyelashes made therefrom.
Inventor: DEVRIENT CATHERINE GOLDSBROUGH
Filed: 1905-09-15
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 18,652. Devrient, C. G. Sept. 15. Hair, artificial.-Artificial eyelashes are cut from strips of silk fabric having two selvedges a, united by cross threads b. Longitudinal threads d retain the material in proper condition while it is being cut into shape. For fixing the eyelashes, the selvedge is bent at right-angles and gummed.
Patent GB-190522266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stringed Musical Instruments with Hammer Mechanism.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-11-01
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 22,266. Mackenzie, J. W., [Ibach & Son, R.]. Nov. 1. Pianofortes. - In upright or horizontal instruments, the strings a are directly stretched on the sound-box as in the zither. The second side may be strung to compensate the strain on the sound-box, and the strings f may be employed for playing. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 2276, A.D. 1866, No. 9949, A.D .1895, and No. 11,551, A.D. 1898.]
Patent GB-190522330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: EASTMAN ADELBERT LYON
Filed: 1905-11-01
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 22,330. Eastman, A. L. Nov. 1. Acetylene.-An acetylene generator is in the form of a cylinder provided with a carbide receptacle adapted to discharge carbide into water, and so arranged that generation of gas causes the cylinder to rotate, the cylinder returning to its normal position as gas is drawn off, and permitting the operation to be repeated. A cylinder 1 is mounted on bearings 2 by means of hollow trunnions 4, 5, 6 divided internally. The cylinder has a partition 8, 9, 10 provided with an opening 11 through which carbide is discharged from a chamber 12, first falling on baffles 21, 22. The evolved gas passes through a purifying-chamber 23 and a pipe 27 to the trunnion 5 and outlet 28. A blow-off pipe 29 connects the chamber 30 of the cylinder with a pipe 31, and the chamber 30 is also connected with the carbide chamber by a valved pipe 35. The pipes 28, 31 are united below by a cross-pipe 32 provided with a partition 33 and removable ends 34 for the removal of condensed moisture. A valve 37 operated by lever 38 supplies water, and a sludge gate 40 is provided at the bottom of the cylinder. A leg 41, to which is pivoted a rod 43 terminating in a hook 44 which may engage with an eye 45, is provided to limit the motion of the cylinder and to serve as a handle by which to tilt it.
Patent GB-190524147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pen Holders.
Inventor: ROSS WILLIAM DALLAS
Filed: 1905-11-22
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 24,147. Ross, W. D. Nov. 22. Penholders.-Relates to flexible or elastic nib sockets. The rubber &c, socket A, Fig. 1, is formed with an annular groove a for the nib, and is secured in a metal ferrule or socket B. The socket A may be cut or otherwise formed from a solid block, or may be vulcanized to the desired form. Fig. 5 shows a form produced in a mould, the lower tubular part a<2> being turned down after vulcanization to embrace the upper solid plug a<3>. In order to form a guide for the nib, the central part a<3> projects, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190526955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life Saving Signalling Apparatus for use in connection with Sewers, Mines, Tunnels, and the like.
Inventor: WATSON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-12-27
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 26,955. Watson, W. H., Jacob, G. H., and Strevens, E. J. Dec. 27. Leakage, detecting, alarms for; sewers.-Relates to signalling-apparatus for use in sewers, mines, tunnels, and the like. Various mechanical movements are used to close an electric circuit containing a bell or other signal. Fig. 1 shows a float B sliding in a perforated cylinder C, the rod G closing an electric contact when raised by the float. The float may work round a tube instead of within a cylinder. Fig. 2 shows a rod G working on a bevel m and round a fixed pin n, so that, when lateral pressure is applied to the arm K, the rod G is raised to close the electric contact. In a modification, an arcbimedean-screw mechanism is employed, the arm K being fixed to the outer sliding part. Cables or chains may be attached to double levers or to pinion wheels, a contact-closing rod being connected to the other end of the lever or to a cam on the shaft of the pinion, so that the circuit is completed when pressure is applied to the cables &c.
Patent GB-190603091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Microtomes.
Inventor: LEBRUN HECTOR
Filed: 1906-02-08
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 3091. Lebrun, H. Feb. 8. Microtomes.-The successive sections cut by the knife c of a microtome fall in a circular or spiral arrangement upon a revolving plate o which, together with its support g, may be moved longitudinally and transversely. The plate may be rotated by clock-work contained in the support g. In a modification, a single pivoted way is used in the place of the two ways i, l shown. Also, in the modification, the plate is secured by the upturned rim of its support instead of by the central pin f.
Patent GB-190604338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carding Engines.
Inventor: WILSON THOMAS EDWARD
Filed: 1906-02-22
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 4338. Wilson, T. E. Feb. 22. Carding-engines.-The card surfaces of machines for carding cotton and other textile materials are stripped and cleaned by a fixed or vibrating comb, the teeth of which are of thin polished steel about 1/125 inch thick and spaced about ten or twelve to the inch. Fig. 2 shows a fixed comb the teeth 1 of which may be adjusted, on the brackets 4, to enter between the card wires The material slides over the edges of the comb teeth and is stripped from the card wires. Fig. 4 shows a vibrating comb. The teeth 1<1> are made shorter than those of the fixed comb. Fig. 6 shows an arrangement for stripping card cylinders, the card clothing of which is arranged spirally. A short comb 1 is madeto slide freelyalong a bar 8 extending across the machine and adjustably mounted in brackets 10, Fig. 8. The comb is put into mesh with the card clothing at one side of the cylinder to be stripped, and the rotation of the cylinder causes the comb to traverse across the machine until it runs out of mesh at the other side. To clean the main cylinder, its motion should be reversed and its speed diminished.
Patent GB-190610099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Line Spacers for Type Writing Machines.
Inventor: SOUTHERDEN JOHN STEPHEN
Filed: 1906-04-30
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 10,099. Southerden, J. S. April 30. Typewriters.-Relates to line-spacing mechanism in which the amount of spacing is not limited to fixed distances but can be varied to any distance within the operating range of the device, and the platen is normally free for rotation in either direction. A disk B formed with a boss B<1> is screwed on the end of the platen A, and is gripped and rotated for line-spacing by means of a clutch C and an eccentric end D<1> of a lever D, which is pivoted in a tail-piece C<1> of the clutch C and has adjustable connexion G with an arm H pivoted on the upright arm I of the line-spacing lever. The clutch C is mounted on the boss B' by means of an elongated hole allowing of movements to grip and release the disk B, and is retained by a collar on the boss B'. A flat spring J on the tail-piece C' pushes the eccentric-rod D<1> into gripping contact with the disk B. The tail-piece C' rests. against a fixed stop M. The amount of spacing is controlled by the position of the connexion G and also by an adjusting-screw Q in the arm I.,
Patent GB-190610224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-magnetically Operated Valves
Inventor: GAUDIN ALBERT
Filed: 1906-05-01
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 10,224. Gaudin, A., and Tellier, E. May Actuating valves and cocks.-Relates to electromagnetically-operated valves which are particularly adapted for controlling gas burners and the like from a distance. In one form, Fig. 2, the armature N is connected with a pawl p, which is adapted to engage a pivoted toothed plate e connected by a rod t with the valve k, which is normally held to its seat by a spring k<1>. The pawl is normally engaged with one of the tooth-spaces of the plate e, and the attraction of the armature by the magnet causes the plate to be rotated and the valve opened, whereupon a stop disengages the pawl p from the plate e. The plate e is held in the elevated position by a pawl j. A second actuation of the plate e by the pawl p may be arranged so as to open the valve to a greater extent, and the pawls p, j may subsequently be simultaneously operated by one switch or by separate switches so that the valve is closed. Figs. 4 and 8 show a modified arrangement in which a flap valve k, normally pressed by a spring against a seat i, is opened, on the excitation of the e!ectro-magnet, by the pawl p, which is pivoted to the armature N. The valve is held in the open position by a bow j<1> provided with two abutting surfaces so that the valve can be opened in successive steps and be closed, when the electro-magnet is again excited, by the engagement of the projection 18 of the bow with the hooks 10, 11 of the pawl, so as to deflect the latter and disengage it from the valve. The valve and its attached mechanism is contained in a casing A, 1. to which is fastened a cover e for the electromagnet.
Patent GB-190610485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floor-dressing Machines.
Inventor: VERGES HENRY AUGUST
Filed: 1906-05-04
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 10,485. Verges, H. A., and Sherwood, W. E. Aug. 2, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Planing.-A machine of the type in which the cutters are mounted on a carriage for dressing or scraping hard-wood floors, consists of an opeu four-sided frame a, to the front of which is secured by a screw and slot a scraping- knife b, and to the opposite end of which is secured, through two metal splice-plates e bolted to the shank f, a wooden handle-arm d, to the end of which a cross-bar g is adjustably attached by a - loop h and set-screw i, so that the floor may be dressed close to a wall. The handle is made extensible by having a series of transverse boltholes in the handle and the plates, and, so that the inclination may be varied, one of the bolt-holes in the shank f is slotted. On opposite sides of the frame are supported bearing-boxes j for the ends of the axle of a recessed roller weight l, the boxes being vertically adjustable by springs k, which serve gradually to apply the weight of the roller to and to take it off the scraping-blade at the beginning and end of each cut and to distribute evenly the pressure on the blade. The blade is normally out of contact with the floor, the machine resting on the rubber tyres or cushioned rims of the weight l and roller rests p, and the handle is lifted to make a cut.
Patent GB-190613593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sifting Machines.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1906-06-13
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 13,593. Howorth, F. W., [Rixdorfer Diagramm M³hlenbau Ges.]. June 13. Dust-collectors.-In a special sifting-machine for flour, grain, &c., a fan 4 forces air through the sifters into a chamber 17 containing baffles formed of semicylindrical perforated sheet-metal bars, a knocker or handle 18 allowing the deposited dust to be knocked off the bars at intervals. The knocker may be actuated from a moving part of the machine.
Patent GB-190619383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Photographic Camera-apparatus for Taking a Series of Miniature Impressions on One Plate or Film
Inventor: PAGE HERBERT BETTESWORTH
Filed: 1906-08-30
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 19,383. Page, H. B. Aug. 30. Cameras.-A number of miniature photographic impressions are produced upon a plate or film by means of a movable miniature camera and reversible masks. In front of the shutter, the dark slide is fitted with guides a<2> for masks or screens b, c, preferably of aluminium, of which the latter is a blank, while the former has an aperture b<1> into which the camera is fitted for each exposure. Spring pieces d<3> passing through the aperture secure the camera in place, and a flange d<2> acts as a stop and forms a light-tight joint. The body of the camera is extended to receive the finder e when not in use. The camera is secured in the aperture b<1>, the shutter of the dark slide removed, and an exposure made. The shutter is then replaced, the camera removed, and the mask b rotated, first in its own plane, and then face for face, exposures being thus successively made on the parts 1, 2, 3, 4. -The masks b, c are then interchanged, and the other half of the plate is covered in the same manner. Other numbers of exposures may be obtained in a similar manner by one or more different masks. In a modification, Fig. 5, the screen f carries guides f for the dark slide on both sides, and has an aperture f<2> for the reception of the camera. This aperture may or may not be framed, in the former case, one spring catch d3 and release button d<4> being sufficient. The shutter may be so adjusted as to be removable from one-half of the plate only in each direction, thus rendering a blank half-screen unnecessary.