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Patent GB-190325263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Ensuring Safety of Traffic on Single Lines of Railway.
Inventor: TYER EDWARD
Filed: 1903-11-19
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 25,263. Tyer, E., and Hamilton, J. H. Nov. 19. Controlling traffic on railways, staff and ticket systems for.-An electrical apparatus for automatically indicating to the signalman the condition of a section embodies improvements in the manually-operated indicators described in Specifications No. 1263, A.D. 1889, Nos. 1904 and 18,603, A.D. 1891, and No. 13,649, A.D. 1901, and comprises a pair of horse-shoe permanent magnets mounted perpendicularly to each other, and provided with inwardly-projecting pole-pieces a, a<3> and b', b<3> respectively. Electromagnet coils a<1>, b<1> are wound round the limbs of the magnets to form polarized electromagnets, between the poles of which rotates a pivoted soft-iron cylinder c open at one end and slotted longitudinally. An indicator disc segmentally lettered " Line clear " and " Line blocked " or the like is attached to the cylinder c. The Figure shows diagrammatically the apparatus at two stations X, Y, the coils a<1> being connected to earth, and to the line through a key B to receive incoming currents, and the coils b<1> being connected to earth and a battery through the usual commutator C actuated by the insertion or withdrawal of a staff or tablet. This insertion or withdrawal reverses the current transmitted through the line, and alters the polarity of the coils a<1>, or of the coils b<1>, and in either case affects the indication of the instrument in each station. Subsequent currents do not affect either indicator until a staff or tablet has been inserted in, or withdrawn from, either instrument. In a modification, only one horse-shoe permanent magnet may be used, together with a bar magnet pivoted and turning upon its longitudinal axis and carrying the indicator.
Patent GB-190400441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means or Apparatus for Indicating Musical Time or Rhythm.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1904-01-07
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 441. Brookes, A. G., [Hessin, F. W.]. Jan. 7. Time indicators.-Musical time is indicated by a pointer or sounder operated mechanically or electrically by a uniformly travelling strip, which has a curved edge, or two or more rows of perforations, prepared to accord with the music to be performed. In a mechanical arrangement, a pivoted pointer has a roller bearing on the curved edge of the strip, and moves vertically as this travels ; in the lowest position of the pointer an elastic ball on it strikes a plane stop. In the electrical arrangement shown, a pivoted pointer o is movable vertically to different extents by the armature levers of two electromagnets k, l, the circuits of which are closed intermittently by two spring fingers e<1>, f<1> making contact with rollers e' through perforations in the travelling strip a. To prepare the strip, it is perforated while passing under punches on an armature lever or levers, operated by two electromagnets, the circuits of which are closed by contact of a metal baton with two fixed conductors, the baton being connected to one terminal of a galvanic battery. A combined apparatus may be used either for preparing the strip or for using it.
Patent GB-190406732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeronautical Machines.
Inventor: WRIGHT ORVILLE
Filed: 1904-03-19
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 6732. Wright, O., and Wright, W. March 23, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. AÙrial machines without aÙrostats ; steering.- The machine consists of two planes 1 of light framework covered with canvas, in which the threads run diagonally, and connected by uprights 2 hinged to them and strengthened laterally by wire stays 3. A twist can be given to the planes by ropes 5, 8, one of which, 5, connected to the rear of the top frame, runs over pulleys 6 at the front of the lower, and is connected to a cradle 9. The second rope 8 is similarly connected as shown. A motion of the cradle 9 to the right or left gives a greater inclination to the left or right edges of the planes. Projecting struts 15, 16 carry a forward horizontal rudder 17 balanced on a transverse axis 18, and movable by means of bands 24 round rollers 10, 22. Springs 23 attached to the frame curve the surface of the rudder when inclined, and increase its effect. The vertical rudder 27 at the rear is attached by universal joints to two parallel pairs of struts 28 which are hinged to the rear edges of the planes, and is actuated by ropes attached to the rope 8 and led over a steering-pulley 30.
Patent GB-190408817-A (GB)
Title: Process for Desulphurizing and Oxidising Cadmium, Cobalt, Copper, Nickel, Silver, Zinc, and like Ores by a Wet Method
Inventor: MALZAC MIRANDA
Filed: 1904-04-16
Granted: 1905-04-15
Abstract: 8817. Malzac, M. May 6, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Filtering chemicals and metallic solutions.- Crushed ore is treated successively with air under pressure and with ammonia in a closed vessel having porous horizontal partitions between which the ore is placed. Each partition is formed of two sheets of perforated metal enclosing two sheets of metal gauze, between which again is a sheet of silk, wool, or similar substance, the whole acting as a filter.
Patent GB-190409191-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Expanding Paper Flyrests or Ornaments.
Inventor: MULLORD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-04-21
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 9191. Mullord, A. April 21. Drawings to Specification. Ornaments. - Expanding paper ornaments for use as fly rests, stove screens, fans, &c. are made by cutting out and painting, printing, or stencilling a number of pieces of paper to represent a definite object or series of objects, such as a human face, animal, flower, cross, &c. and then fastening them together on the expanding principle. The paper may also be partly folded like a fan. The inside and outside leaves can be made to represent the same object, or the outer leaves can be made to represent one object and the inner another, or the inside leaves may be printed &c. to describe the outside figure.
Patent GB-190410165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks for Spindle Nuts.
Inventor: BAUGHN SAMUEL CLAIBORNE
Filed: 1904-05-03
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 10,165. Baughn, S. C. Oct. 14, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Securing on axles.-The axle 1 is reduced and threaded at the end 2 for the reception of the nut 3, and is provided with the notches 4, adapted to be engaged by the steel locking-spring 5, Fig. 5, which is provided at one end with an L-shaped arm 6 and tooth 7. An annular groove 8 is made in the nut 3 to take the spring 5, the arm 6 of which passes through a hole 9 in the flange of the nut. When the nut is screwed up, the tooth 7 of the spring engages with one of the notches 4 and prevents the nut from unscrewing. The arm 6 is so placed that it is forced outwards by a wrench applied to the nut, the disengagement of the notch 4 and tooth 7 thus being effected, so that the nut can be unscrewed.
Patent GB-190421141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Prepayment Mechanism for Coin Freed Meters
Filed: 1904-10-01
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 21,141. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Holden, F. Oct. 1. Electricity, supplying, in general ; coin action.- Consists of coin-actuated mechanism for prepayment meters of the type described in Specification No. 9135, A.D. 1902. The coin C, having fallen into the slot 12<1> of the coin-receiver 1, the handle H is turned, when the crank-arm 3, Figs. 1 and 2, rotates with the receiver against the action of a spring 7, the coin pressing against the projection 4 which rotates in the groove 2 concentric with tho axis of the receiver. When the coin slit reaches its lowest position, the coin falls out by gravity and the crank-arm, having passed its dead centre, is caused by the spring 7 to complete its revolution. Simultaneously, the feed-pawl 9 on the lever 6, which is connected to the crank by the lever 5, engages the ratchet - wheel 10 and causes the measuring-out element 11 of the meter mechanism to be advanced through a predetermined angle. In an alternative form, a spring-actuated, toothshaped cam-disc pivoted on the axis of the coinreceiver operates by raising a lever carrying a pawl, which advances the ratchet-wheel 10. The coinreceiver may be arranged to rotate continuously in one direction, or to have a to-and-fro motion. The crank-arm or cam - piece may be geared to the measuring-out element by a worm and wormwheel &c. Fraud, preventing.-The coin shoot being arranged with its extremity flush with the coin receiver, any flexible material introduced for fraudulent purposes is shorn off between the receiver and shoot.
Patent GB-190421877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Blind and like Rollers
Inventor: PERRINS WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-10-11
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 21,877. Perrins, W., and North, J. Oct. 11. Window blinds; curtains, suspending. - To obviate the use of nails for attaching blinds to rollers and to facilitate adjustment, the blind c is gripped on the roller b by spring clips a, the edge of the blind being held against the roller by one end of the clip, the other end being serrated at d to prevent slipping. As applied to suspending curtains, a ring e, which grips the pole f; is formed with projecting spring fangs g to grip the curtain h.
Patent GB-190424812-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Coal-saver and Trivet
Inventor: SLATER HAROLD ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-11-16
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 24,812. Slater, H. A., [trading as Shorthouse & Co., E.], and Bagnall, W. Nov. 16. Trivets; fuel-economizers.-In a combined trivet and coal-saver the trivet plate is hinged to the lower end of a frame which is attached to the bars of the fireplace, and can be turned up to act as a coal-saver. The side bars a of the hanging frame are hooked at the upper end, and are provided at the lower end with slots c, which engage projections k on the inner bar of the frame j. The bar f bears either against the lower bar e or against the turned-in ends of the side bars a. When in use as a coal-saver, the catch l hooks over the top bar g.
Patent GB-190427909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Photographic Cameras and Dark Slides
Inventor: WRIGHT JOHN STRATTON
Filed: 1904-12-20
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 27,909. Wright, J. S. Dec. 20. Dark slides; cameras. -In a device for closing the slots through which sliding shutters are inserted in dark slides and cameras, the guards 25, 26, Figs. 2 and 3, are urged by the two leaves 29, 30 of a flat spring 28 to close the slots 23, 24, through which the slide shutters 21, 22 are withdrawn, and engage side recesses 32, 33. The guards are formed with slanting guide-plates 36, 37, and with chamfered outer edges to facilitate the return of the guards when the shutters are replaced. In the application to cameras, the guard 25<1>, Fig. 7, with its guides 36', is urged by spiral springs 28<1> in the sides of the camera to close the slot 23, through which the shutter 21<1> is inserted in front of the roll film in the rear part 40.
Patent GB-190501077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic-despatch-tube Apparatus.
Inventor: FORDYCE EDMOND ARMITAGE
Filed: 1905-01-19
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 1077. Fordyce, E. A. Aug. 25, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Pneumatic dispatch apparatus.-Iu suction apparatus, equilibrium arrangements are provided so that connexion between the transit tube or tubes and the exhauster is cut off when no carrier is passing. The transit tubes K, A, forming, through the junction box A, a continuous air-track, are accompanied by a pipe H having terminal valves B, and the tube E', connecting the track to the exhauster through the junction box A', contains a main valve E<2>, which is operably connected to a piston in a cylinder F having pipe connexions G, G<1>, H<1>, with the tube and with the accompanying pipe. A carrier inserted at either station briefly opens a valve of the companion pipe, and air thereby reaching the cylinder lifts the piston so that the main valve is opened. The carrier then travels, till finally the piston descends again in consequence of suction through the lower connexion G<1> of the cylinder and exhaust tube, which contains a regulating-valve.
Patent GB-190508267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Means for Electrically Recording Weights Lifted by a Crane or the like.
Inventor: RUSSO CHARLES
Filed: 1905-04-18
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 8267. Russo, C., and Feinstein, E. C. April 18. Signals, electric.-The weight of articles suspended from a crane or weighing-machine is indicated electrically on a dial, which may be located at a distance from the machine, and the current which actuates the dial hand may also ring a bell or light an electric lamp. One arrangement is shown diagrammatically in Fig. 3. The weight is attached to the shackle 7, and pulls down a piston 5 or actuates a lever against the action of a spring or weight. As the piston &c. descends, a coil 8 is introduced into another coil 13 to an extent determined by the weight. An alternating current, kept constant by the use of a volt-meter 16 and rheostat 17, or by other means, flows through the coil 8, and induces a current in the coil 13 connected to an ammeter 11 or other suitable indicating instrument graduated to indicate weights. Any suitable recording or adding mechanism may be combined with the indicator 11.
Patent GB-190508966-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Melting and Delivering Sealing Wax and like for use in Sealing Envelopes, Parcels and other Kindred Articles.
Filed: 1905-04-28
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 8966. Mordan & Co., S., and Friawell, R. J. April 28. Sealing. -Apparatus for melting sealing-wax consists of an inner vessel a, Fig. 2, surrounded by a heat jacket c of air, or heavy oil &c., and an outer jacket b. A thermometer f<1>, and sometimes a thermostat to regulate the amount of gas supplied to the heating-burner, is provided in the heat jacket. The outlet g<1> for the wax is controlled by a " treacle " valve h, the joint between the parts g, g<1> being packed by an asbestos washer g', compressed by a screw j. A rib i is formed on the bottom of the vessel b to conduct the heat properly to the thickened metal i<1> round the outlet g', and thereby to prevent the surrounding parts from chilling or sticking. The object to be sealed is placed on a table l, having an opening l<1> immediately below the valve, to allow any overflow or leakage to drip into a small receptacle l'.
Patent GB-190509594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in the Drawing-off of Beer
Inventor: BIRCH FREDRICK
Filed: 1905-05-06
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 9594. Birch, F. May 6. Materials for making parts, special.-Extractor tubes used for drawing - off beer &c. are made of pieces a, d of bamboo or other cane having rounded and cupped ends b, c, respectively, pieces of rubber tube e, held on by spring clips, and bands f, having bolts put through the out-turned ears g, being used to secure the lengths together. According to the Provisional Specification, other non-poisonous tubing, having brass unions, may be used. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 19,607, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Shop &c. accessories].]
Patent GB-190509854-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Adjustable Leaf Holding Attachment for Application to Music and like Book Rests.
Inventor: HUMPHREY ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1905-05-10
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 9854. Humphrey, A. E. May 10. Leaf-holders.- A leaf-holder, adjustable to suit thick books as well as music sheets, consists of a finger a pivoted at b to an upturned extension of a slide c, which is adjustable longitudinally in slotted guidelugs d extending downwards from an attaching-plate e screwed to the underside of the book ledge A. By means of a small curved blade spring f, which fits between the lugs d and presses against the underside of the slide c, the latter is held in position. The slide is prevented from being pulled right out by a stop g.
Patent GB-190515456-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of omega-alkylamino-ethylbenzoates
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1905-07-27
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 15,456. Zimmermann, A., [Chemische Fabrik auf Actien vorm. E. Schering]. July 27. Ansthetics. - #-Alkylaminoethylbenzoates, produced by benzoylating #-alkylaminoethanols, are stated to have anµsthetic properties. The monomethyl-, dimethyl-, diethyl-, and diisoamylaminoethyl benzoates are described.
Patent GB-190516890-A (GB)
Title: A Foot Releasing Toe Clip for use on Cycles or other Vehicles
Inventor: LANGRIDGE GEORGE RICHARD
Filed: 1905-08-21
Granted: 1906-08-21
Abstract: 16,890. Langridge, G. R., and Kelly, C. H. Aug. 21. Pedals.-A toe clip, arranged to come undone should the rider fall off, consists of a clip strap e pivotally connected to a link d which is pivoted either to the inner plate of the pedal a or to a plate b attached to this inner plate. A spring hook f, carried at the other end of the strap e, engages with an attachment h having side lugs g which grasp the hook f. The attachment h is fixed on the outer plate j of the pedal, but may be dispensed with, the lugs g being formed on the plate j. A spring is fixed on the inner end of the sttap e, and comes against the inner plate of the pedal when the clip strap e is opentd.
Patent GB-190516962-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Holder for Twine or String Balls
Inventor: GOTOBED TOM
Filed: 1905-08-22
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 16,962. Gotobed, T. Aug. 22. String &c. holders. -A holder for balls of twine, string, or yarn consists of a piece A of cardboard or other material having slots cut in it to admit an elastic band C, which encircles the ball D and keeps it in position.
Patent GB-190524686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Blocking and Shaping Hats.
Inventor: ATHERTON GILES
Filed: 1905-11-29
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 24,686. Atherton, G. Nov. 29. Lift valves; selfclosing valves.-In a felt-hat blocking and shaping machine, the water is distributed by a lift valve X actuated in opposition to a spring by a foot on a cam-actuated rod which engages the end of the spindle Y.
Patent GB-190524822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nailing Machines for Boots and Shoes
Inventor: HEATON WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-11-30
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 24,822. Heaton, W. Nov. 30. Nailing.-Relates to means for minimizing shake and wear in the tool head of a slugging-machine, and for obtaining a more certain alinement between the awl, nail driver, and work. The tool head 1, carrying the awl 2 and nail driver 3, is in the form of a slide, which works in a groove 4 on the face of the machine. To reduce the wear on this groove, the base-plate 7 of the machine head 8 is prolonged to form an auxiliary support 6, on which the tool head can both rest and slide. The support also forms an abutment, to which the guide-plate 10 for the awl and work may be attached.
Patent GB-190525776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Turbine Engines.
Inventor: ODDIE PHILIP FRANCIS
Filed: 1905-12-11
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 25,776. Oddie, P. F. Dec. 11. Stuffing boxes, substitutes for.- The blades of a steam turbine are fitted with shrouding-rings, the arrangement allowing the parts to expand freely without producing leakage, In order to balance end thrust, labyrinth packing h, Fig. 4, is provided at the end of the inner drum, and similar patking i, Fig. 5, is formed at the end of the flange a<1> on the disk a. The drum packing is tightened by a movement of the shaft to the left, and the disk packing by a movement to the right. Steam leaking past the packing h passes into chambers m, k, respectively, and these chambers are connected by a pipe. The arrangement is such that sufficient leakage steam from the high-pressure end passes into the chamber k, and, acting on the disk, balances the end thrust. Labyrinth packings t, t<1> reduce leakage through the stuffing- boxes by reducing the pressure to which they are subjected.
Patent GB-190526186-A (GB)
Title: Gas Burner
Inventor: SADTLER JOHN PHILIP BENJAMIN
Filed: 1905-12-15
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 26,186. Sadtler, J. P. B. Dec. 17, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. G a s burners.- The bottom plate 8 - has a central cavity 11 to receive the gas and a series of projecting tubes 12 which fit into corresponding sleeves 20 in the top plate 9, so as to leave a gas passage between. On the top plate, opposite the gas inlet, is formed a gas distributor consisting of spiral vanes 15, Fig. 6, separated by grooves 16. One or more of the tubes projecting from the bottom plate is made shorter, and the corresponding sleeve is closed at the top so that the flame is deflected downwards on to a body of water to provide a moist heat and to remove odours. The two plates are centered by a head 19 on the upper plate fitting into the upturned rim 14 of the bottom plate.
Patent GB-190606230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MACBETH NORMAN
Filed: 1906-03-15
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 6230. Macbeth, N. March 15. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-An engine is composed of one or more units comprising two power cylinders 1, 2 with a common combustion chamber 3 and admission and exhaust ports 4, 5 respectively uncovered by the pistons. A charging- pump 11 is mounted between the cylinders, its head being below their water-jacketed parts. The pump suction valve is at the inlet end of the suction pipe, which with the belt 16 forms a clearance space. The pump piston and rod balance those of the motor cylinders. The engine will run in both directions, and is suitable for motor-cars, launches, dynamos, and other high-speed work.
Patent GB-190607510-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Boring, Cutting, and Working Coal and other Minerals, and Apparatus and Appliances Employed therewith.
Inventor: RADFORD RICHARD HEBER
Filed: 1906-03-28
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 7510. Radford, R. H., [Ges. Fuer Foerderanlagen E. Heckel]. March 28. Drilling.-In a rock-drilling machine suitable for under-cutting coal, the carriages of the motor i slide on the frame h, which is carried by a frame c. The frame c is moved parallel to the face of the working by the ratchet lever d, actuating pinions f which engage racks g carried by the frame b. The frame b is adjustable in height, and is supported by screw jacks a. A core boring-tool k is used, having a lateral opening l at the rear of drill, to allow of the automatic expulsion of bore-slack during working. Automatic feed is obtained by means of the wheels m, n and the screw spindle o, a crankhandle p fixed to the screw spindle o giving hand-control over the rate of feed, independent of the motor. A system of core borers may be so mounted and geared as to drill contiguous or overlapping holes to form a slot.
Patent GB-190609650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Self-acting Mules for Spinning.
Inventor: BESWICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-04-25
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 9650. Beswick, W. April 25. Mules.-In self-acting mules, a spiral or other spring, which is wound up by the rotation of the winding-drum during the inward run of the carriage, winds the quadrant chain on the drum during the outward run. One end of the spring d, Fig. 3, is secured to the boss of the winding-drum, and the other end is secured to the square. A pawl n, Fig. 1, fulcrumed in a bracket or in an arm secured to the square, engages ratchet teeth in the flarige of the winding-drum or in a flanged secured to the shaft when the slack chain is required during doffing the pawl is automatically disengaged when the mule is set in motion. The spring is secured to the square by a stud, and to a lug h on the boss of the drum, Fig. 6, or by a screw q, Fig. 8, or it is inserted in a slot p, Fig. 7, or is secured to the drum shaft.