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Patent GB-190412506-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for the Production and Utilization of Vapour for Motors
Inventor: FOURNIER JOSEPH BARBE
Filed: 1904-06-02
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 12,506. Fournier, J. B. June 2. Vapour engines.-A vapour generator especially adapted for readily-soluble gases, such as ammonia, consists of a reservoir A, Fig. 1, a distributer E, and a vaporizer B. The quantity of liquid passing through the distributer E is controlled by the pressure at the exit end of the vaporizer B by means of a pipe h and piston I. The latter raises or lowers the main pistons C, D, between which liquid is alternately trapped off from the tube F and delivered to the tube G. Regulation can be effected by a lever 0 engaging a rod M. This rod is packed, and a pipe p leads from a division in the packing to the exhaust, in order to draw off any leakage vapour. The space R into which the rod M rises is also in communication with the exhaust, and the rod M is of the same cross-section as the piston T. The effect of this is to maintain constant the difference of pressure between the vaporizer and exhaust chamber. The tubes in the vaporizer are heated by water from the exhaust chamber, where the discharged vapour is dissolved. This water, after leaving the vaporizer, is cooled and then pumped back to the exhaust chamber through an injector device shown in Fig. 2. Water enters this device at u and leaves it through a number of tubes u<1>, u<2>, which spray the water into the exhaust chamber. The pressure of the water entering at u determines the position of a piston V and thus also determines the number of tubes u<1>, u<2> in use.
Patent GB-190412714-A (GB)
Title: Paint for Ships' Bottoms, Harbour Works, Submarine Structures and the like.
Inventor: CLAUSEN ALBERT
Filed: 1904-06-04
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 12,714. Clausen, A. June 18, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Antifouling paints.-Albuminate or caseinate of copper is used in a paint for protecting ships, harbour works, and submarine structures from the attacks of barnacles &c. The cupric salt is preferably used. It is mixed with any suitable colouring-matter, such as roasted cuprous iron pyrites, and the paint made up with oils, lacs, or other thinning-agents.
Patent GB-190417106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cut-off Controlling Mechanism for Continuous Cigarette & Cigarette Wrapping Machines.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-08-04
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 17,106. Newton, P. A., [Sch³rmann, E.]. Aug. 4. Cigarette - making machines. - The object is to maintain printed or sheet metal, cork, or other tipped cigarettes or cigarette wrappers in a correct position for cutting off at the desired point. The electric conductivity of the material used for tipping the mouthpiece is utilized for this purpose. In the cigarette-wrapping machine shown, the paper strip, after folding, passes to the cutting-device, consisting of three knives 3, 4, 5, Figs. 4 and 2. If the tip rests on the support 9, cutting takes place in the ordinary way, but if it comes into contact with an insulated finger 8, an electric circuit is completed, and the electromagnet 11, Fig. 2, withdrawing a pin 35 from beneath a nose on the lever 29, allows the lever to fall into contact with the disc 31, thus completing another circuit and causing a spring bolt 24 to be withdrawn by an electromagnet 26 from under the nose 25 of a lever 23. The head of this lever falls into an annular groove between a coupling-sleeve 15 and a clutch 13, and, by acting on a nose 20, causes the sleeve 15 to engage the clutch 14, which, owing to the direction of its teeth, turns the sleeve 15, and hence the wrapper and tip, slightly backwards. When the electric circuits are broken, springs push the pin 35 and bolt 24 under noses on levers 29, 23 which have been previously raised by a finger and nose on the disc 31 and clutch 13 respectively. The arrangement may be modified by making electric contact when the mouthpiece lags, and may be applied to cigarette-machines. The arrangement of two electromagnets as described is preferred, but one electromagnet may be used, and the spring bolt 24 may be dispensed with, the lever 23 being supported by an excited electromagnet which allows it to fall when the circuit is broken.
Patent GB-190425598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Devices for Cutting String and the like
Inventor: GRUENBAUM GEORG
Filed: 1904-11-24
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 25,598. Gr³nbaum, G., and Stolpe, H. Nov. 24. Bobbin, spool and reel holders and cases, combined with string cutters. The cutting-apparatus is contained in a box d, Figs. 1 and 4, mounted on the top of the string holder a. The end of the string u projects through the tubular guide p. When the button e,is depressed, the guide p which projects between the blades is first drawn back, then the blades g, f meet and cut the string and, as the bottom e rises, the guide p is again projected between the blades. The blades are worked by levers b on the lazy-tongs principle The levers b are pivoted on a clip n attached to the tube carrying the button e. A nose z attached to the clip n catches in the recess m of the lever l and on its downward journey releases the lever which is pushed over to the right, under the action of the spring y. This lever 1 engages at its lower end a pin attached to the string guide tube o and thus draws it back. The string enters the guide through a hole v between a roller wand a spring braking- clip x carried at the end of the screw q. The button is returned to its upper position by the spring k, and as it rises, the nose z catches the upper end of the recess m in the lever l and thus moves the string guide to the left and projects its end between the knives. A modification is described in which two or more balls of string are held in the holder, their ends projecting through guides o', o<2>, o<3>, Fig. 7, arranged over one another. The string is held by spring or other braking-devices x<1>, x<2>, x<3> to prevent it from slipping back and also to provide a constant tension so that excess string pulled out may be re-wound on the ball which is mounted on a spindle provided with a handle outside the case for that purpose. The three guides are reciprocated together in a manner similar to that described above. A spring may be used to push the blades closer together so as to obtain a clean cut at any place along their edge.
Patent GB-190425751-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Supplying Petrol or other Hydrocarbon to the Tanks of Motor Vehicles, and for similar other purposes.
Inventor: SWAIN LEONARD HARTLEY
Filed: 1904-11-26
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 25,751. Swain, L. H. Nov. 26. Direct air - pressure apparatus. - Portable hydrocarbon reservoirs are fitted with means for facilitating the supply of liquid to the tank of a motor road vehicle or other receptacle. Fig. 2 shows the cap c screwed on to the neck a of the storage reservoir, thereby forcing the flange d<1> of the tube d and the washer c<1> against the end of the neck to form a liquid-tight joint. A flexible tube d' is attached to the (nd of the tube d, and carries a nipple d<3> for connecting to the vehicle tank and a layer f of gauze to strain the liquid. An air-supply tube e, preferably passing nearly to the bottom of the storage tank, passes through the side of the tube d and may be left open at its outer end or connected to an air pump. A modified form of attachment is shown in the Specification for storage reservoirs having internally-threaded necks, in which case an externally-threaded coupling-piece is used to connect the cap c to the reservoir neck.
Patent GB-190426855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Facilitating the Launching of Ships' Boats, and the like.
Inventor: ROBINSON RICHARD HENRY
Filed: 1904-12-09
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 26,855. Robinson, R. H. Dec. 9. Boat raising, lowering, and disengaging gear.- Boats are supported on four chocks o, o', parallel to the ship's side, the outboard chocks being hinged. The davits v, w are arranged to turn in their sockets and one of them is provided with a toothed wheel at its base operated by the handwheel 8 through worm or bevel gearing and a rack y. The boat is held in position by gripes n, attached to hooks. Rods d, d<1> run parallel with the boat and are capable of longitudinal movement by the levers i on the shaft g. This shaft is operated by the handle k, and, when moved, turns down the outboard chocks o and releases the gripes n by withdrawing the metal tongues m from engagement with them. The operation of the hand-wheel 8 throws the boat outboard into the position for launching. Instead of operating the chocks o by independent projections on the shaft d, they may be connected by a bar which may be moved by a single projection on the shaft d. Eyes may be used in place of hooks on the gripes n.
Patent GB-190428298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nose Bags.
Inventor: FILLATRE PAUL FRANCOIS LADISLA
Filed: 1904-12-23
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 28,298. FillÔtre, P. F. L. Dec. 23. Drawings to Specification. Buckets and pails.-A nosebag with spring sides for keeping the food within reach of the animal's mouth is made of impervious material in order that it may be used as a pail.
Patent GB-190508460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Driving Mechanism for Cycles and Mechanically-propelled Vehicles.
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 8460. Birmingham Small Arms Co., and Pougher, C. F. April 20. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to two-speed driving-gear for cycles and mechanically-p r o - pelled vehicles, described and shown in connexion with the hub of a bicycle. Fig. 2 is a section on the fixed axle c, Fig. 8 a similar section showing the device for effecting the change of gear, and Fig. 3 a section on the line x<2>, Fig. 2. The hub shell a is clutched directly to the chain-wheel d for the high speed, and is driven at the low speed through gearing consisting of a toothed pinion k meshing with internal teeth in a ring h secured in the hub. The pinion k is rotatably mounted on an eccentric block j which is loose on the axle c, the pinion being driven from the chain-wheel d by an Oldham's coupling m or other suitable means. The eccentric block j is moved longitudinally so as either to lock it to the pinion k, as shown in F g. 2, thus giving the high speed with all the parts rotating bodily about the axle c, or to a stationary member of the cycle to give the low speed. The locking-means consist of clutch members n<2>, n', engaging, respectively, with corresponding teeth n on the pinion and teeth o' on a collar o. The combined eccentric block and clutch is moved longitudinally upon the axle by a forked slide f having at its inner end an internal flanger f<2> which engages a circular groove f<3> in a sleeve extension of the eccentric block. The flanged end of the slide is also formed into a cradle f<1>, into which the clutch members n<4>, o extend, the member o being thereby kept from rotating. The branches of the fork extend outwards along opposite sides of the axle into slots formed in an extension e<1> of the cone e, which is fixed to the frame of the machine. The forked slide is operated by a nut g engaging threads formed on the outsides of the forks, the nut being rotated by suitable means such as a rack r engaging teeth in its outer circumference and mounted together with the nut in a fixed bearing g. A coiled spring t tends to press the nut outwards, and holds the collar o against a shoulder formed on the axle c.
Patent GB-190513084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Controllers for Single-phase Induction Motors.
Inventor: JACKSON RAY PHILIP
Filed: 1905-06-24
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 13,084. Jackson, R. P. June 30, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Switches.-Relates to the control of single-phase induction motors, particularly of the type in which an auxiliary winding, carrying a current of displace phase, is used at starting. An electromagnetic switch is arranged in the circuit to cut off the supply should the current fail, and the motor cannot be restarted until the controller has been moved into the 'off' position. In the arrangement shown, the motor 17 has two main windings 18, 19 and 20, 21, which are connected in series at the start and in parallel for running. The auxiliary winding 22, 23 is provided with a resistance 24 or other means for displacing the phase, and is in parallel with the main winding at starting. The controller 26 is provided with contacts so arranged that, in the first position, the auxiliary winding is first connected from the finger 11 through the electro-magnet 27 to the finger 16. The core of the magnet is then raised, and the main windings connected in series by the contacts 30, 31. In the next position, the auxiliary circuit is broken at the contact 7, and the two main windings connected in parallel. Should the current fail, the magnet 27 is de-energized and the core drops, breaking both circuits.
Patent GB-190518734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: BAIRD WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1905-09-16
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 18,734. Baird. W. J., and Hargreaves, J. E. Sept. 16. Tyres, pneumatic.-A series of inflated or inflatable rubber segments 1 are each provided with beads 1<a>, adapted to engage the rim 2, and with shoulders 1 to receive clamping-frames 3, formed with lugs 3<a>, by which they are pivoted on through bolts 5 to clips 4 having a hinged portion 4<a> to facilitate assemblage. The tread may consist of ribbed or studded plates 6, similarly hinged together round the wheel by cross bolts 7 and lugs 6<a> ; or the tread segments may be dovetailed &c. to the rubber and secured by vulcanization.
Patent GB-190519618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sewing Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-09-28
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 19,618. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Sept. 28. Boot-sole stitching -machines; lock-stitch shuttle sewing-machines.-Relates to machines of the type decribed in Specification No. 7793, A.D. 1892, and particularly to improvements in the bobbin or bobbin-case retainer described in Specification No. 9933, A.D. 1890. The bobbin case of the shuttle, or the shuttle itself, is retained in place by a pivoted arm 2. The boss of the arm 2 has two projections 5, 12 which are engaged by a notch 6 on a sleeve 7 which is secured to a pin 8 and may be rotated by a handle 10. As shown, the arm is locked in position by the edge of the sleeve, which is slightly of spiral form. On rotation of the sleeve counter - clockwise, the projection 5 is engaged and the arm is rotated out of the way for the removal of the shuttle. This movement is limited by the projection 12.
Patent GB-190522319-A (GB)
Title: Improved Intercepting Chamber for Drainage Systems
Inventor: BAKER WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-11-01
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 22,319. Baker, W. Nov. 1. Traps, valve. A compartment 1 having an airtight cover 2 and sloping side 6 and bottom 7a, communicates with a house drain through an inlet closed by a light metal flap 9. To facilitate the movements of the flap, it is pivoted as shown in bearings 8. The inlet and outlet are formed with a half or whole flange 7 and with a flange 5, respectively.
Patent GB-190526863-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means for Disinfecting, Fumigating and similarly Treating Rooms, Garments and the like.
Inventor: ADAMS ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-12-23
Granted: 1906-12-22
Abstract: 26,863. Adams, A., and Deakin, C H. Dec. 23. Disinfecting, fumigating, &c.-A block A, preferably of truncated cone form, is provided with an axial perforation, and consists of a mixture of a vaporizable disinfectant and combustible m a - terial, the smouldering of the latter causing the former tovolatilize. Varying mixtures of para-formaldehyde, charcoal, saltpetre, and sulphur are described. An aromatic substance may be added. The block rests in a holder B.
Patent GB-190601501-A (GB)
Title: A Speed and Gear Changing Indicator for Automobiles or the like.
Inventor: JOYCE FREDERICK RICHARD CHURCH
Filed: 1906-01-19
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 1501. Joyce, F. R. C., and Joyce, E. F. Jan. 19. Speed indicators.-Apparatus for showing suitable speeds for changing the gear of an automobile'or the like has distinctive markings on a dial or scale corresponding to these speeds. In the form shown, curved strips i are employed on a dial, and are adjustable in radial slots m to correspond with different sets of gears. The indication is given by disks f slidable on a rod e against springs, the rod being rotated about a central spindle d driven from the automobile. The distinctive markings may be painted or otherwise produced on the dial, which may be replaced by a scale in front of which a slidable disk is moved by a ball governor.
Patent GB-190602042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fuel Supply to Boiler and other Furnaces.
Filed: 1906-01-26
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 2042. Broadwood & Sons, J., and Collen, R. H. Jan. 26. Waste from wood-working, burning.-Wood refuse &c., alone or mixed with liquid fuel, small coal, coal dust, &c., is burnt in boiler and other furnaces by apparatus consisting of a " cyclone " or other centrifugal separator f delivering the refuse &c. into an open hopper b, from which it is drawn and delivered to the furnace by a fan a. When the supply from the separator exceeds requirements, the excess escapes from the open mouth of the hopper b ; liquid fuel, small coal, &c. can be introduced at the same point. The supply to the furnace may be controlled by a damper at the inlet side of the fan. The fuel is preferably delivered at the upper part of the furnace, as shown.
Patent GB-190603356-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dry-seat.
Inventor: TAYLOR FRANK
Filed: 1906-02-12
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 3356. Taylor, F. Feb. 12. Seats.-In a dry seat for tramcars and for use in gardens and similar places, the seat bottoms C, Fig. 3, are hinged at J to the back frame B and are connected by pivoted levers E to the end frames A, being arranged to fold into the back, which assumes a vertical position, when the seat is vacated. The folding of the seat bottoms is effected by springs H which surround the detachable pivots K, being secured to the levers E and to the undersides of the seat bottoms, as shown in Fig. 4. The lower ends of the back B slide in slots F in the end frames, while the upper ends are connected by a back-rest D and a rod I. The rest D forms a cover for the folded seat bottoms and is pivoted so as not to project against the back of the occupant, its motion being limited by the rod 1. The seat bottoms rest upon rubber stops G when in use, and may be made of wood, papier mÔchÚ, or the like, with or without upholstery. When placed in situations which do not admit of the end frames being fixed, the seats are provided with supporting-frames such as M, Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190603934-A (GB)
Title: Improved Nut Wrench or Spanner.
Inventor: MATHIESON ALEXANDER SIMPSON
Filed: 1906-02-17
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 3934. Mathieson, A. S. Feb. 17. Spanners.-A nut wrench or spanner has two hand-levers D pivoted on opposite sides of the movable jaw C and each pivoted to one of two links, the inner ends of which are connected together by a pin F working in a slot G in the shank A. The inner ends of the links are held by a spring H, which serves t expand the links E and levers D. The levers D have roughened cam-surfaces d' near to the pivot centres d which engage like surfaces on the shank. In use, when the hand-levers D are gripped, the interaction of the links E and spring H cause them to slide the movable jaw C until it engages with the nut. Further pressure on the hand-lever causes the spring H and link E to yield and the roughened cam-surfaces to engage the shank A and so to lock the movable jaw.
Patent GB-190607120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Taps & Dies with V Threads for Tapping & Screwing
Filed: 1906-03-24
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 7120. Bodington, J., and Daniell, Ltd., S. A. March 24. Taps and dies.-The cutting-threads of taps and dies are backed off from the leading edge, the relief gradually terminating towards the rear edge, as shown in Figs. 1 and 3. The threads are cut by means of a rotating cutter, which is caused by a cam to deepen the threads after the cutting-edge is passed, the cutter returning to its original position just before the rear end of the thread is reached. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications Nos. 10,330 and 23,792, A.D. 1901.]
Patent GB-190610709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hairpins and the like.
Inventor: SCHMETZER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-07
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 10,709. Schmetzer, F. W. T. May 7. Hair-pins; pins, dress and like.-The two limbs, which cross twice near the points, forming a space h<2>, are united by a spring bow c. When it is required to insert the pin, the two points a, b, and the two parts d, e above the space h<2> are pressed together, but normally they are separated. The space h<3> may be made more pointed, as shown by the dotted lines, so that the pin is inserted more easily than it is withdrawn. The limbs are straight as shown, or curved and corrugated, and may be waved or curved in side elevation. When the pin is to be used as a hat-pin, one of the limbs is lengthened to pass through both sides of the hat.
Patent GB-190611825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-05-21
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 11,825. Newton, P. A., [Bell, H.]. May 21. Spring wheels.-The rim is connected to the felloe by elastic balls or plugs, located in opposing recesses, either the rim or the felloe having removable parts to permit of the inserts and removal of the balls and plugs. The rim lies close to the felloe and is constructed in two circular parts 6, 7, Figs. 1 and 2, huilt up in sections and held together by bolts 8 so that the elastic connexions are easily accessible. India-rubber balls 9 fit into recesses 10, 11, which may be out away in parts to allow deformation of the ball to increase the resiliency. In a modification, cylindrical rubber plugs replace the balls, and each recess in the felloe is lined with a flanged bushing and fitted with a screwed removable bottom so that each plug may be easily removed or inserted,
Patent GB-190613177-A (GB)
Inventor: ROUSE ELLEN
Filed: 1906-06-07
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 13,177. Rouse, E. June 7. Dresses etc.; linings.-To enable a stronger material to be used, dress bodice linings are ventilated by means of small holes woven or perforated in them.
Patent GB-190613191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fixing and Hanging Tapestry and the like.
Inventor: HEIZMANN JOHN
Filed: 1906-06-07
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 13,191. Heizmann, J. June 7. Wall coverings.-Relates to a method of hanging tapestries &c. Strips of webbing carrying the eye or socket portions A of stud-and-eye or ball-andsocket buttons are sewn to the edges of the wall side of the tapestry, and similar strips of webbing or of metal carrying the stud or ball portions B are secured to a wooden fillet on a frame of suitable dimensions mounted on the wall. The tapestrv is then buttoned to the frame, and is easily detachable for cleaning and repairing, or in case of fire.