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Patent GB-190313824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: PIERS EUSTACE FITZMAURICE
Filed: 1903-06-20
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 13,824. Piers, E. F. June 20. Pneumatic wheels; spring wheels.-A resilient wheel is formed by interposing between the body of the wheel and the tyre an india-rubber, pneumatic, or like elastic cushion. In the form shown in Fig. 3, a pneumatic tube 5 is interposed between the body 1 and the rigid tyre 6, and the tyre is provided with preferably detachable side flanges 10, 11, which overlap the body 1. India-rubber or like sound-absorbing packing-rings 9 may be let into recesses on the body, and dirt-excluding covers 12 may be secured to the side flanges 10, 11. In a modification, the side flanges are secured to the body of the wheel. The tyre may be formed with an outer metal ring 7, which has been forced on, and which is retained in position by pins or bolts 8, Fig. 2, inserted through holes formed partly in the ring and partly in the inner portion of the tyre.
Patent GB-190321372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Motors or Speed Controlling Mechanism for Phonographs and like Sound Reproducing Machines.
Inventor: JUNGHANS ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-10-05
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 21,372. Junghans, A. Oct. 5. Phonographs &c.-In a phonographic or like sound reproducing machine, in which plate or cylindrical records are employed at will, the governor is arranged so as to regulate both plate and cylindrical records. The shaft b<1>, supporting the record plate, is driven by a clockwork motor, and drives the horizontal shaft e b) bevel gearing c, d. This shaft e carries a band wheel f, around which passes the belt driving the cylindrical record and also a spur-wheel h in gear with another wheel i, fixed upon the shaft k<1> of the governor, thus driving the same. The governor consists of two rings l, m (of which the ring l is fixed to the shaft k<1>, and the ring m slides upon it), connected by springs o, carrying weights n. As the speed increases, the ring m slides up the shaft k<1>, and the air resistance to the motion of the weights n also increases and serves to regulate the speed.
Patent GB-190322755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Buffer Couplings
Inventor: MARKS HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1903-10-21
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 22,755. Marks, H. J. Oct. 21. Couplings, automatic.-The buffer heads A are fitted with pivoted shackles or loops C, which, just before coupling, are placed horizontally, so that they both project outwards from their respective buffer heads. When the vehicles come together, one of the projecting loops passes under the other until it impinges against the recessed part L of the latter. The continued advance of the lower loop will then cause the upper loop to turn over on its pivot so that the hook N rises into engagement with the lower loop. The overthrown loop is secured by the trigger D. To uncouple the vehicles, the trigger D is moved back by turning upwards the hand-levers J on the ends of the transverse shaft G, and the pull of the coupling turns up the overthrown link and slips the carriage.
Patent GB-190401714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: PIEPER ADOLF
Filed: 1904-01-22
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 1714. Pieper, A. Jan. 22. Signals, electric.-Three line-wires are employed, with signal receivers having three electromagnets, each receiver being differently connected in parallel across the line-wires. By suitably connecting the line-wires to conductors at positive, zero, and negative potential respectively, one receiver only of twelve may be signalled. The lever l of a receiver is pivoted at p, and carries a soft iron armature d at one end for an electromagnet alpha, b with two windings, and a polarized armature n at the other end for an electromagnet c. One of six methods of connecting the coils to the linewires g, e,f is shown, the number of signals being doubled by reversing the polarity of the armature n, the attraction of which constitutes the signal. The corresponding connections to the positive and negative sources of electricity may be made by using twelve bi-polar switches, or a single rotary switch. In a modification, all the coils placed across a pair of line-wires may be connected in series. There may be a locking-device to hold down the armature, release by the next signal. through an electromagnet with -three coils, one between the first and second line-wire and the other two in parallel between the second and third, or three separate electromagnets may be used, each capable of releasing, and connected in star or triangle form between the line-wires.
Patent GB-190411378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Sterilising Liquids
Inventor: MOREL CHARLES FREDERIC VICTOR
Filed: 1904-05-17
Granted: 1905-05-17
Abstract: 11,378. Morel, C. F. V. May 18, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Liquids, sterilizing.-After passing through the valve k, the liquid descends through the space between the tubes G and the case A, then past the wings e to the spiral grooves c<1> in the metal block c and the space c<2>, where it is heated by some external source of heat. The heated liquid ascends the pipe c<3> and tubes G, passing through a flexible chamber J to the exit I, the width of the passage in the chamber J being regulated by the pressure of the inflowing liquid.
Patent GB-190411556-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hand Appliance or Implement for Topping and Raising Beet and other Roots.
Inventor: FALLESEN PEDER
Filed: 1904-05-19
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 11,556. Fallesen, P. May 19. Crops, root, digging, topping, and tailing machines for. - B e e t and other roots are topped and raised by means of the hand implement shown in section in Fig. 1. The tool is provided with a horizontal cutting-plate a and downwardly and rearwardly curved prongs g. The plate is riveted to a yoke b, which'is provided with a socket h for a handle i. The sharp prongs g determine the height at which the tops are cut off as the blade a is pushed forwards, and pull the roots from the ground as the tool is drawn backwards.
Patent GB-190416000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fuses for Projectiles.
Inventor: SEDDON COLONEL HENRY COOPER
Filed: 1904-07-19
Granted: 1905-08-19
Abstract: 16,000. Seddon, H. C. July 19. Fuzes for projectiles.- The pellet G of a base fuze is retained by balls I, which are pressed into a groove in the stem of the pellet by the cap C of a plug B. On discharge, the pressure of the powder gases, acting t h r o u g h holes in the plug A, flattens a disc F so that, when the projectile leaves the bore, the centrifugal force of the balls pushes back the plug B and block D, and releases the balls, thereby arming the fuze.
Patent GB-190417105-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Dovetailing Window Sashes.
Inventor: BARRETT NOAH
Filed: 1904-08-04
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 17,105. Barrett, N. Aug. 4, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Dovetailing.-A machine for dovetailing window sashes has a circular saw c on a vertically-adjustable spindle, a sliding carriage x on which a stile is held while the shoulder F is being formed, and two tables a, b held down by springs on to wedges which are moved by screws to raise and lower the tables. The fence l against which a rail is held while the cuts H, J are being made is hinged at q and can be tilted between limits determined by stops p. A stile is held against the fence j while the cuts G, I are being made, the stile in the latter case resting on a wedge z which carries a plate n to abut against one of the adjustable stops t.
Patent GB-190421414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Engines.
Inventor: HENRICI WILLIAM AUGUST EDWIN
Filed: 1904-10-06
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 21,414. Henrici, W. A. E. Oct. 6. Annular - c h a m b e r type of compound rotary engines. The high-pressure cylinder H, Figs. 1 and 5, is made in sections bolted together, and has a similarly-formed casing J. The piston disc h<9> works between packing-rings 12 pressed inwards by fluid pressure, and carries a plug-shaped piston P fitted with packing-rings p<x>. A ported disc V on the driving- shaft B<x> acts as an admission valve and controls the admission ports h<3>. A rotary abutment A is mounted on a counter-shaft a<9>, and has two working plates a<2> which are alternately inserted into the cylinder. The exhaust passes through ports h<30>, and is conducted to a low-pressure cylinder L, partly shown in Fig. 1, similarly arranged to the high-pressure cylinder. The low-pressure piston has extensions or wings controlling the ports and acting as valves. The abutments are driven from the driving-shaft by toothed gearing B<4>, which rotates an arm b<3>, Fig. 10, carrying a rocking link b<5> with laterally-projecting rollers engaging at one side with a cam-groove d and at the other side with the slots in a geneva stop a<22>. The stop is connected by bevel gearing to its abutment. Each abutment has similar actuating-means, but the cam-grooves are differently shaped to accelerate the movement of the high-pressure abutment and retard that of the low-pressure abutment. The abutments work against springs a<12> to allow of a slight lateral play to prevent leakage in the cylinder. The driving-shaft has centrally-arranged roller bearings 102 to obviate end thrust.
Patent GB-190501526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coils or Windings for Transformers and other Electrical Apparatus.
Inventor: BERRY ARTHUR FRANCIS
Filed: 1905-01-25
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 1526. Berry, A. F. Jan. 25. Transformers.-A winding for a transformer or other high-voltage electric apparatus is constructed with insulating material of varying thickness between successive layers of wire. In the rectangular coil shown in Fig. 2, a sheet b of insulation separates the winding from the core d. The end c of the sheet b is folded back over the first layer of wire, and is of such a length that it extends about half the axial length of the winding. The next insulating sheet b<1> starts from one end of the coil and passes between the first and second layers and under the last turn in the first layer, and is then folded back over the second layer. Successive layers are insulated in the same way, alternate insulating sheets starting from opposite ends of the coil, and each sheet being passed under the last of the preceding layer and so keeping the end turns in proper position. The last sheet b<5> extends over all the wire in the outer layer except that the end turn, passing under and over that turn to secure it in place. The ,inner and outer sheets may be secured by adhesive gum &c. The same method may be applied to coils wound with wire of rectangular section, and, instead of the insulating sheets being allowed to overlap, they may be made to abut against each other. Insulating sleeves or tubes of flexible material may be used in the case of a circular coil. The sleeves fit over the core d or the various layers a, a<1>, a<2>, a<3>, a<4>, except the end turn, and are then folded back over the next layer as shown in Fig. 4. Each insulating sheet or sleeve may extend round two or more end turns instead of one, and for various distances between successive layers, and two or more sheets or sleeves may be used together. The sleeves may be slit at parts. Additional sheets e may be inserted between alternate layers on opposite sides, as in Fig. 5, these sheets having a different length to the overlapping parts of the folded sheets, so as to secure further graduation in the thickness of the insulating material.
Patent GB-190504285-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Hanging Garments
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1905-03-01
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 4285. Willis, P. R. J., [Webster, E. A.]. March 1. Suspenders for articles of dress.- Clothes-rails are supported by wood or metal bars 1, 2 which may be attached to the sides of a wardrobe or mural recess or be suspended from a shelf. The rails lie in grooves 6, and can be removed independently by lowering one end through slots 9 in one of the bars 2. In a modification, the rails are permanently hinged to the bar 1 by a rod which passes through perforations in their ends or through eyes attached to them.
Patent GB-190505859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Linotype Machines.
Inventor: ROGERS JOHN RAPHAEL
Filed: 1905-03-20
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 5859. Rogers, J. R. March 20. Printing-surfaces.-Type-bars are cast with slots a<2>, Fig. 1, to receive rules. The matrices are formed with deep recesses c, Fig. 3, with or without a character at the bottom. When a rule is to be inserted in the type-bar, a matrix of the form shown in Fig. 4, which is not provided with a recess c, is employed.
Patent GB-190507427-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cattle Food.
Inventor: BOURGOIS GASTON
Filed: 1905-04-07
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 7427. Bourgois, G. April 7. Food for animals. -Pressed linseed meal or linseed-oil cake, rolled or crushed oats, pulpy residues of beetroot, hay, and straw are mixed and triturated in a vat by millstones and beaters, exposed to moist steam, or treated with hot water and exposed to hot air, and pressed under powerful pressure to form a food for horses. For sheep and cattle, hay is substituted for the oats.
Patent GB-190508360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Knitting Machines.
Inventor: SQUIRE WILLIAM STRETTON
Filed: 1905-04-19
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 8360. Squire, W. S. April 19. Circular knitting-machines.-Relates to plating- apparatus by means of which seamless plated hose can be made on the type of machine with needlecylinders placed end to end and transferable latchneedles. The two threads are fed in so as to come in contact in the proper relative positions just before reaching the needles, and the back thread is raised before commencing heel or toe knitting to prevent the end sinker from catching it at each reversal and forming a loose selvedge. The back thread 7 and the thinner front thread 6 pass through a common thread-eye 10 in a frame 8, which serves to separate the threads until they have passed through a curved strip 5, Figs. 1 and 2<a>, bolted to the cam-carrier 9 and guiding the threads by means of two parallel horizontal slots 11, 12. The metal between the slots is dished out, and the bottom slot 12 carrying the back thread is longer and wider than the top slot and is expanded at each end towards the inside. The back thread 7 passes under a pivoted finger 15, Fig. 1, depressed during leg and instep knitting, and is prevented from being fed too freely, by an arched plate 2<a>, Fig. 2<a>. The finger 15 is shifted by pattern chain mechanism or a connecting-rod 24 and rocking lever 22, shifted by a slotted, pivoted striker brought into action during the change from rotary to reciprocating motion, by the cam action of a stud on a movable ring.
Patent GB-190520955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Container Pumps.
Inventor: POLACK JULIUS FERDINAND FREDER
Filed: 1905-10-16
Granted: 1906-10-16
Abstract: 20,955. Polack, J. F. F. W. Oct. 16. Check valves.- The bucket valve of a pump consists of a ring 21 sliding upon the end of a hollow plunger 12 so as to cover or uncover parts 18. The action of the valve depends upon the movement of the plunger, remaining closed upon the up-stroke and opening upon the down-stroke.
Patent GB-190522837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fire Escapes.
Inventor: DODDS JOHN
Filed: 1905-11-07
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 22,837. Dodds, J. Nov. 7. Lifts ; elevators ; fire-escape type of apparatus; speed, governing. - Comprises an endless - chain ladder fire-escape, actuated by gravity and controlled by a governor and brake. Two parallel endless chains A pass round sprocket-wheels on shafts d, e at the top and bottom respectively, and carry platform sections i, to which are hinged platform sections i<1>. During descent, the sections i<1> assume by gravity an horizontal position and are retained in that position by the engagement of arms k with stops l on the sections i. During ascent, the sections i<1> assume by gravity a vertical position. The platform sections i are braced in their horizontal position by jointed stays d<1>, connected to the chains above and below the platforms. To prevent the chains from swaying during descent, they are made to pass between guides m. The motion of the shaft d is transmitted to a countershaft o by a chain r, and thence to the governor shaft s by a chain v, the gearing being arranged to give a largely increased rate of revolution. The motion of the sleeve w, Fig. 2, is communicated by means of a link x, crank y, rock-shaft z, and crank z<11> to a friction band b<1>, which embraces a friction pulley c<1>, Fig. 1, on the shaft d. Hinged to the lower end of the elevator frame is a platform or shoot f <1>, normally supported in an horizontal position by springs g<1>, but capable of assuming an inclined position under the influence of a load.
Patent GB-190527285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Explosion Engines.
Inventor: RICHARDS WILLIAM ALBAN
Filed: 1905-12-30
Granted: 1906-12-29
Abstract: 27,285. Richards, W. A., and Redrup, C. B. Dec. 30. Exhaust -silencers.-In an internal-combustion engine of the revolving-cylinder type, the exhaust pipe p leads, to a segmental silencer z, which is secured to the casing and is provided with perforated partitions b<1> and external perforations c'.
Patent GB-190600336-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Manufacture of Hearth Stone and Polishing Powder.
Inventor: TAYLOR GEORGE
Filed: 1906-01-05
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 336. Taylor, G. Jan. 5. Cleansing and abrading compositions.-The stone used as hearthstone, when freshly quarried, is ground with water in a pug-mill or like apparatus to form a stiff mortar which is moulded into cakes and dried. The stone may be ground dry, sieved, and then formed into a mortar with water. The cakes may be used as hearthstones, or may be rubbed on a knife-cleaning board to form a polishing-powder, or on a wet flannel for use in cleaning kitchen utensils, fire-irons, &c.
Patent GB-190607888-A (GB)
Title: Improved Noiseless Rotary Engine specially adapted for Motor and River Launch Service.
Inventor: REID DANIEL MCINTOSH
Filed: 1906-04-02
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 7888. Reid, D. M. April 2. Superheaters, steam.-In a rotary engine, a superheater D, heated by a suitable flame, is carried by the engine shaft E, and is revolubly connected to a fixed supply pipe C<1>. The motive fluid passes from the generator to the pipe C', through the superheater D, to the pipes C and thence to the annular chamber A.
Patent GB-190613589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrolytic Meters for Electricity.
Inventor: MIURA EDUARDO MIER Y
Filed: 1906-06-13
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 13,589. Mier y Miura, E. June 13. Quantity meters. - Improvements are specified in the electrolytic meter described in Specification No. 19,488, A.D. 1902, in which the height of the electrolyte is measured. The electrodes may be concentric leaden cylinders, or a series of plates, Fig. 18, separated by two slotted transverse plates, or, as shown in Fig. 6, they may be concentric coils E of iron or nickel wire on an insulating-support P. There may be four or more coils, alternately positive and negative. The insulating-supports for the electrodes may be of glass, ebony, china, &c. Each electrode may end in an appendix F, Fig. 6, so that as the liquid is consumed the resistance increases, indicating the need for replenishment, and causing the liquid to boil and drive out the explosive gases before the circuit is broken. The conductors for the electrodes are insulated with indiarubber, paraffin paper, or enamel, or by glass tubing filled with melted paraffin. The vessel in which the electrolysis takes place is made cylindrical, or the cylindrical portion may end in a square box G<11>, Fig. 18, for the electrodes, and the upper portion may be widened to prevent frothing over. This vessel may be of glass, celluloid, ebony, lead, a lead-antimony alloy, enamelled iron, or nickel, and may surround, or be partly or wholly surrounded by, the vessel which contains liquid for correcting for evaporation. The correction may be made by bringing the zero mark of a sliding scale to the level of the liquid in the comparison vessel. Or the latter vessel may be dispensed with, as in the form shown in Fig. 6, in which the electrolyte is covered with paraffin oil, and the vessel sealed by a rubber diskp, held between metal disks. The gases escape through a washing-tube u, which has a lift valve g and membrane valve y for preventing the return of air. Fig. 7 shows another form of washing-tube, with openings at c'. In a third form, the gases enter the tube by a capillary limb which catches the spurted liquid. The level of the liquid in the vessel or vessels may be read directly, or in tubes communicating with them. In the form shown in Fig. 9, which is for direct reading, the electrodes are within the open tube L of the voltameter G, and the latter is surrounded by the comparison vessel I. Fig. 6 shows a tube T connected to the vessel below the electrodes E so as to give a steady reading, while a second tube C is connected near the electrodes to show, by its fluctuating level and the passage of bubbles, when the meter is working. This tube contains a valve and serves to discharge the liquid into a receiving- vessel if the gas-passage u becomes blocked. The tubes may be mounted in a box open at the top, which receives the liquid in case of breakage. In order that the scale-divisions of different meters may have the same value, the scales may be made of india-rubber, or printed from scales which can be stretched, or cylinders of different diameters may be inserted in the voltameters.
Patent GB-190614528-A (GB)
Title: Improved Can Opener
Inventor: SHUKER TOM
Filed: 1906-06-26
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 14,528. Shuker, T. June 26. Cans, opening.-A can-opener comprises a handle or bar A cranked at one end or fitted with a cranked wire B. On the bar is a rotatable sleeve D bearing an embossed circular cutter C and provided with a flange or part which may either be integral with the sleeve or suitably fastened to it and which serves, with the cutter, to form a guide operating on the upstanding edge of the can. The part B pierces the centre of the can-top.
Patent GB-190622717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Connectors more especially of the Type used for Bonding Rails.
Filed: 1906-10-13
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 22,717. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Oct. 13. Conductors.-A coupling which may be used as a rail bond consists of a central part 1 of copper strips welded to -terminals 2. Each terminal comprises a flat portion 3 provided with a stud 4 and elevations 8. The terminals are attached to the rail by soldering the flat portions 3 to the rails and by shoulders formed by.compressing the studs 4 in a hole drilled in the rails. The outer ends of the studs 4 are countersunk at 5 to facilitate the formation of the shoulder.
Patent GB-190627616-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Plastic Material applicable as a Substitute for Caoutchouc, and its Application to the Tyres of Vehicle Wheels and to other purposes.
Inventor: SAUTON BENJAMIN
Filed: 1906-12-04
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 27,616. Sauton, B. Aug. 10, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Joint-making packing.-A plastic and elastic material suitable for joint-making packing is composed of a mixture of gelatin or the like, glycerine, and formaldehyde, made by heating gelatin and glycerine together so as to form a viscous mass, and mixing with this a mixture of powdered trioxymethylene, or like powdered material capable of evolving formaldehyde, and an oxidizing-agent, also in the form of powder, such as a mineral peroxide, in order to obtain a uniform and relatively rapidly coagulating and oxidizing action. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 states that casein, fish glue, or any other albuminoid matter may be employed in place of gelatine, and that the material may be mixed with caoutchouc. This subject-manner does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.