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Patent GB-190512744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Brakes of Railway Wagons and the like.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR ISIDORE
Filed: 1905-06-20
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 12,744. Feeny, V. I. June 20. Brakes.-Hand-brakes, which include a cam proportioned so as to be non-reversible, are provided with fluid - pressure or other power - actuated mechanism which does not act through the cam, so that the brake is taken off, preferably by the weight of the parts, when the power is released. Fig. 1 shows the power operating-mechanism applied to a hand-brake of the type described in Specification No. 4088, A.D. 1905. When the brake is operated by hand, the cams c apply the blocks a through the spring hangers d, and the blocks b through the floating frames e. The spring hangers d are suspended from levers f, which are pivoted at f<1> and jointed to togglelevers g, g<1> the joint pin a of which works in a slot in a bell-crank lever i operated by a pull-rod k. When a pull is exerted on this rod, as from a brake cylinder, the toggle-levers are straightened out and the spring hangers d rocked upon the cams c to apply the blocks. In an alternative arrangement, Fig. 3, pull-rods l are connected to rocking levers m, which carry the spring hangers and are pivoted, one at its top and the other at its centre, as shown by the double circles. The brakes are applied by a pull on the rod k, the ends of the levers m being caused to approach one another. The force applied to the blocks can thus be equalized.
Patent GB-190512845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Frogs.
Inventor: GRAHAM JOHN ENGLE
Filed: 1905-06-21
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 12,845. Graham, J. E. Dec. 19, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Crossings, railway, are formed by two frogblocks, a spacing-block, and the usual track rails and fixed tongue, which are all secured together. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the complete crossing, Fig. 2 a sectional view taken along the line 2-2, Fig. 1, and Fig. 3 a view of the parts separated. The frog-blocks 4, 5 are each provided with a guardflange 8 and a wheel tread 10, and are shaped on their inner faces so as to fit accurately against the rails. The spacing-block 6 fits between the trackrails and is shaped to hold the fixed tongue 3 as shown. The entering ends of the guard-flanges 8 are slightly curved to prevent impact with the wheels, and the wheel treads 10 incline slightly towards the centre of the frog, so as to conform accurately to the shape of the car wheels, as shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which the track rails are also inclined and liners or fillers 20 employed which are removed as the flanges 8 wear away. The guard-flanges act, when the parts are correctly assembled in position, as guard-rails, and the various parts are prevented by the three bolts 13 from having any relative movement.
Patent GB-190513603-A (GB)
Title: Process for Recovering Vapours of Volatile Solvents.
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 13,603. Soc. Jules, Jean, & Cie, and Baverat, G. Sept. 1, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Alcohols; benzene; ethers; nitro-cellulose, obtaining filaments from. In various processes, such as the manufacture of rubber, powder, artificial silk, or photographic plates, the removal of grease from wool, or the recovery of oil, volatile solvents such as petroleum ether, alcohol, ethers, benzene and its derivatives, &c., are employed, and their vapours are given off mixed with air. These vapours are recovered by passing the air or mixture containing them through glacial acetic acid or through phosphoric acid, kept suitably cool. An example is given in which benzene is removed by absorption in glacial acetic acid ; by subsequently diluting the solution, the benzene is set free and can be removed. Ethyl, methyl, or amyl alcohol, ordinary ether, petroleum ether, &c. may be similarly treated ; in the case of alcohol or ordinary ether phosphoric acid may be used and distillation of the separated product may be resorted to.
Patent GB-190516851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Closets and Seats therefor.
Inventor: MUCKENHIRN CHARLES H
Filed: 1905-08-19
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 16,851. Muckenhirn, C. H. Aug. 19. Closet seats.-The basin of a closet is made higher at the front than at the back, and the seat 8 is made with a concave surface 10 at the rear extending up into a ridge 11 which has a notch or recess 12 in the middle.
Patent GB-190519138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dynamo Electric Machines.
Filed: 1905-09-21
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 19,138. Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges. Sept. 22, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Field magnets.-In continuous-current dynamoelectric machines having grooved field structures, the insertion of the field coils in the grooves is facilitated by making the teeth adjacent to the field coils of independent pieces and detachably securing them to the field structure. The teeth d, d, Fig. 1, lying between adjacent field coils f, are secured to the field structure by bolts and dovetailed grooves respectively. In a modification, Fig. 2, the inner adjacent tooth h and the outer adjacent tooth g are detachably secured to the field structure as shown. The removable teeth may be laminated or solid, and of different shape to the others.
Patent GB-190525839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Counting Appliances or the like, especially applicable to Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: HILLMAN JAMES
Filed: 1905-12-12
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 25,839. Hillman, J. Dec. 12. Counting apparatus. - A single - dial counter operated from the shutter mechanism of a photographic camera to record the number of plates remaining or exposed has a central spindle B carrying the dial and a casing with a single aperture for the numeral. The actuating-lever E is drawn to the right through one tooth-space when the shutter is set, and upon the release of the shutter the spring F returns the lever until the actuating- pawl H in driving the ratchet-wheel locks against a projection at the base of a second pawl G which prevents reversal. When the actuating-lever is drawn to the right, the dial can be zeroized by turning a milled knob upon the spindle.
Patent GB-190612138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Jointing and Laying of Spigot and Socket Pipes.
Inventor: WILKINSON TOM
Filed: 1906-05-24
Granted: 1907-05-24
Abstract: 12,138. Wilkinson, T. May 24. Drain and sewer pipe ,joints.-Relates to special forms of spigot-and-socket joints for pipes and tubes. Fig. 1 shows-a hevelled spigot end B fitting in a rabbeted socket G. Figs. 2, 3, and 4 show dovetail spigots B fitting in rabbeted or chamfered sockets G. Figs. 5 and 6 show sockets having a square groove H and a rabbet G, the spigots being grooved on the end face as at J. The joint is formed in laying by filling in the angle of the shoulder with plastic cement, after wbich the spigot is inserted. The Provisional Specification refers to the use of a metal retainer, or in some forms of two retainers, in makmg the joint. Various other modifications of the shape of the spigot and socket are described, and the various forms are stated to be combined in various ways. The socket may have a part internal flange, and the spigot may have an external flange at the end. A metal corrugated band may also be secured ronnd the spigot by bitumen and may be held by a bent edge engaging in a groove. The band may also be plain instead of corrugated and may be otherwise secured. A cylindrical or other suitable tongue or tongues may be secured inside the recess or socket to engage in a groove round the end of the spigot. The groove H in the socket shown in Figs. 4. 5, and 6 is also stated to be of any other desired shape.
Patent GB-190614263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricating Compounds.
Inventor: EMERY EDWIN ARD
Filed: 1906-06-21
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 14,263. Emery, E. A. June 21. Lubricants.-A solid, non-freezing lubricating- composition for use in connexion with pneumatic machinery is of such a nature as to be eroded by and distributed in suspension in an air current containing moisture. A suitable composition contains a solvent substance, such as water, a substance adapted to prevent the freezing of the mass, such as salt, together with lubricating-agents, such as soap, plumbago, and extract of slippery elm bark.
Patent GB-190615983-A (GB)
Title: Device for Actuating Advertising Apparatus in Vehicles Driven by Electricity.
Inventor: EMANUEL VON PLANTA
Filed: 1906-07-14
Abstract: 15,983. Planta, E. von. Nov. 28, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [ Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Advertising.-Advertising - apparatus in electrically-driven vehicles is actuated so as to cause the advertisements to appear unexpectedly at irregular intervals. An armature e, which is connected with the advertising -apparatus, is surrounded by a coil a, which may form part of a solenoid, and which is energized wherever the starting-switch b of the vehicle passes the first contact, either in increasing or reducing the speed of the vehicle. The coil a may be connected with the starting-device by other means, for instance the coil may form part of an induction coil which is energized by the resistance coils between the contacts, or by special wire coils through which the working current flows.
Patent GB-190618107-A (GB)
Title: Improved Grooving Apparatus for Book Covers.
Inventor: DUERRENFELDT ALBERT
Filed: 1906-08-13
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 18,107. D³rrenfeldt, A. Aug. 13. Embossing.-Grooves are formed in the covers of books by two heated plates which are pressed against the book and reciprocated while in contact therewith. The book is placed against adjustable ,guides q on the table t and the heated plate o is lowered by the treadle f through bars s to squeeze the book between the two heated plates o, u, which are slid to and fro in opposite directions by the lever h engaging studs b, a.
Patent GB-190621174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Joints for the Connection of Sections of Rods, Tubes and the like
Inventor: JOHNSON ALFRED BRADLEY
Filed: 1906-09-24
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 21,174. Johnson, A. B. Sept. 24. Ball-and-socket joints; couplings, disconnectible.- In a joint for coupling tubes, or rods such as drain or chimney-cleaning rods, one rod section is provided with a ball-like extension b. The other has a socket d with a slot g<1> and a lateral opening f into which the ball-like extension b can only be inserted when the rods are at an angle, as shown in dotted lines. The stem e enters the slot g<1> when the rods are in line, so that relative rotation is prevented. The ends of the rods may be provided with leather or other elastic faces, and the ball head or stem may be mounted under the action of a spring tending to keep the parts together when coupled. According to the Provisional Specification, a scarf-joint is provided, one rod having a transversely mounted, pin with oval or other irregularly-shaped head which can pass into a slot on the other rod, but is out of register with the slot when the rods are in line.
Patent GB-190624675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Spinning and Twisting Yarn.
Inventor: BELANGER VICTOR
Filed: 1906-11-03
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 24,675. BÚlanger, V. July 30, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Spindle apparatus.-The traveller ring e, Fig. 1, is mounted with freedom to rotate and oscillate slightly by means of a split resilient hoop or ring a fitting frictionally within the ring support d secured to the ring rail. A flange b at the upper end of the hoop extends, with clearance, over the lower inner flange of the ring e, and a flange c at its lower end prevents it from rising in the support d. The hoop is inserted in the support by contracting it so that the flange c can pass through. The hoop a can be used with slightly larger supports d by providing internal lugs on the support and a set-screw passing through the lug at the opposite position so as to keep the hoop against the lugs. In this case, the hoop is split, as shown in Fig. 5, so as to avoid locking by the set-screw in the event of the hoop being dragged round with the ring at starting.
Patent GB-190624944-A (GB)
Title: Life-buoy Release Apparatus.
Inventor: RYAN CYRIL PERCY
Filed: 1906-11-06
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 24,944. Ryan, C. P. Nov. 6. Buoys &c.-A life-buoy is suspended over the side of a ship from a slip-bolt a connected to a piston e, which is adapted to be readily displaced along its cylinder in order to release the buoy. The piston may be displaced by the gases from an explosive charge q, which may be exploded electrically from a distance. A lever r connected to the piston by a chain enables the bolt to be withdrawn by hand.
Patent GB-190626545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Domestic Fireplaces.
Inventor: FLORENCE ARTHUR PETRIE
Filed: 1906-11-22
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 26,545. Florence, A. P. Nov. 22. Boilers; draught, regulating.-A domestic fireplace with ordinary fireclay sides is provided at the back with a boiler, w h i c h extends to the hearth and has an internal flue or flues controlled by a damper connected to a movable canopy. The wrought - iron boiler a extends to the hearth, and is provided with an inspection cover c below the grate level. An internal flue b of rectangular cross-section conveys the hot combustion products to the passage b<1>, the outlet from which to the chimney is controlled by a damper b<2> connected by a link or links b<3> with the movable canopy f. The passage b<1> is closed or opened to the chimney by the damper according as the canopy is drawn out or closed. The front grating d is removable, and a protecting-plate e may be arranged in the passage b<1>. The inlet and outlet connexions g, h are connected to the service supplies or to radiators, which may be arranged on a level with the boiler. It is stated in the Specification that a safeguard against smoky chimneys is afforded by passing the smoke through the passage b<1>. According to the Provisional Specification, the boiler may be constructed without flues.
Patent GB-190627570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magneto-electric Generators for Ignition in Internal Combustion Motors.
Filed: 1906-12-04
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 27,570. Albion Motor Car Co., and Murray, T. B. Dec. 4. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The trailing pole-tips of the armatures, field magnets, or inductors of magneto-electric generators are bevelled so that the best sparking position of the armature or inductor moves angularly backwards relatively to the direction of rotation as its speed increases. The construction is applicable to all forms of polar armatures, and is shown in Figs. 2 and 3 applied to an ordinary Siemens H-armature. The bevelling A may be in both directions meeting at the centre and at an angle to the armature axis, or both the field magnet and armature trailing pole-tips may be bevelled. The invention is shown applied to magneto-electric generators of the types described in Specifications No. 5958, A.D..1887, [Abridgment Class Dynamo-electric generators &c.], and No. 14,732, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190627842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Preparing Carbide of Calcium for Portable Acetylene Lamps and Generators.
Inventor: FORBES CHARLES STEWART
Filed: 1906-12-06
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 27,842. Forbes, Sir C. S. Dec. 6. Acetylene.-Calcium carbide for use in acetylene generators is coated or impregnated with a liquid obtained by mixing glycerin with sugar, glucose, or other sugar equivalent in approximately equal proportions, and boiling until all water is evaporated. The carbide may be afterwards mechanically coated with powdered sugar or any other substance that will adhere to the original coating.
Patent GB-190702058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Separation of Zinc from its Sulphates.
Inventor: SULMAN HENRY LIVINGSTONE
Filed: 1907-01-26
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 2058. Sulman, H. L. Jan. 26. Calcium sulphate; zinc oxide; zinc sulphites.- Zinc is precipitated from zinc-sulphate solution as oxide by treatment with lime. The mixture of oxide and calcium sulphate is treated with sulphurous acid, as described in Specifications Nos. 21,672 and 22,534, A.D. 1906, to obtain a solution of soluble bisulphite, from which the monosulphite is precipitated, as described in the Specifications above referred to, by zinc oxide or a current of air. The process may be employed in conjunction with those of the above-mentioned Specifications for treating ore which has been roasted partly to oxide and partly to sulphate. The monosulphite is subsequently calcined to produce oxide.
Patent GB-190702132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and Means for, Controlling Motors and other Apparatus from a Distance.
Filed: 1907-01-28
Granted: 1908-01-28
Abstract: 2132. Flettner, A., and Felten & Guilleaume-Lahmeyerwerke Akt.-Ges. Jan. 27, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Sound, controlling and actuating apparatus by.-Relates to devices for effecting wireless control of distant apparatus, and is described as applied to the steering-gear of a torpedo. A switch arm d is moved across a series of contacts n, p, u, p, 1, p, 3, by one of the pins m on a disk i, which is rotated by clock-work through a quarter of a revolution, in the direction of the arrow, when the pawl h is released from the notch k by an electro-magnet f in a circuit which is completed by the tongue e of the relay c when an electric impulse from the transmitter is received by the coberer a. When the arm d is upon any of the contacts p, it closes the circuit of the decoheter s. If a second impulse is received while the arm is passing over either of the contact-strips u, 1, a current passes through one of the electro-magnets v, 2, and the corresponding two-armed switch w or 9 in the circuit of the motor x is actuated, thereby starting the motor in one or the other direction according to the switch operated, that is, according to the interval of time elapsing before the second impulse is received. The motor is connected to the mechanism to bo controlled, for example the steering-mechanism 17, by a ratchet lever controlled by an electro-magnet 16 the circuit of which is closed through either of the switches 14, 15 at the same time that the motor circuit is closed. The switches w, 9 are retained in their closed positions by catches controlled by electromagnets 7, 8, but the motor circuit is interrupted when the steering-mechanism reaches its extreme position by the arm 17 leaving the contact-strip 18. The switch arm d is held in its end position by a pawl 4 but is released upon a third impulse being received when a current from the battery g energizes the electro-magnets 6, 7, 8, thereby releasing the arm d and switches 9, w so that they may be returned to their initial positions by springs. The arm d in returning rides over a spring contact-strip 12, Fig. 2, in the circuit of the decoherer s. The apparatus may be controllei by light or sound waves instead of by electro-magnetic waves, and is stated to be also applicable to the stopping of trains from the track or from other trains and to the control of brakes and machinery, particularly gunpowder mills and machine tools located in dangerous places.
Patent GB-190702562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lock Nuts.
Inventor: DOMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-02-01
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 2562. Doman, W., and Adams, J. D. Feb. 1. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Locking nuts.-A nut is formed with a part of thin section which is pressed against the threads of the bolt in order to lock the nut. The part c of thin section is formed by making grooves b on the face, or radial holes in the body of the nut, to receive a punch or other tool.
Patent GB-190703238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Blackboards.
Inventor: WILSON WILLIAM MANN
Filed: 1907-02-09
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 3238. Wilson, W. M., and Brookes, A. W. Feb. 9. Easels.-Relates to a blackboard which is vertically adjustable and is capable of being fixed in any vertical plane. Two horizontal bars A of wood or metal are fixed to the wall &c. and carry two vertical rods B, C. A blackboard is hinged to one of the latter, its height being controlled by a screw collar D and its angular position by a hinged rod E engaging with holes in the top of the board.
Patent GB-190708205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Relay Mechanism for use in Indicating or Recording Instruments
Inventor: FOSTER CHARLES EDWIN
Filed: 1907-04-09
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 8205. Foster, C. E. April 9. Resistance meters ; potentiometers ; wheatstone bridges.-In an apparatus for automatically indicating or recording the position of the slider B at which balance is obtained an arm F is pivoted at G to the moving coil D of the galvanometer and counterweighted so that it can be periodically depressed by a bar H, to cause, by direct mechanical action, the release of one or other of two brakes J, K, controlling oppositely rotatable brake wheels N, 0, connected to a motor in a case P and by differential gearing to a pulley Q, which thus automatically keeps the contact slider B at the balance point on the wire A. The slider carries a pen Y to record its position. The brakes J, K are pivoted at L, M and bent at the ends as shown, so that, the greater the galvanometer deflexion, the longer the brake wheel is released. Instruments in which the measurement is made by measuring the compensating rotation necessary to bring the moving system to its zero position may be provided with similar indicating or recording apparatus.
Patent GB-190708639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tins for Containing Preserved Foods.
Inventor: HOELLAND JOHANNES
Filed: 1907-04-13
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 8639. H÷iland, J., and Halleland, K. J. April 13. Cans; cans, opening.-Boxes or tins for preserved food are seamed and at the same time an opening arrangement is provided. The box body and cover, flanged as shown in Fig. 1, are placed in an eccentric press, Fig. 6, the upper member 9 of which has an under surface 11 rising inwardly as shown. The spring-pressed piston 10 bears upon the cover, keeping it in position while the edges are pressed into the form shown in Fig. 2. An extension 7 on the upper flange 6 forms an opening-device of known type. In a modification, Fig. 4, the upper flange 6 is dispensed with, the extension 7 being a part of the flange 5. A double fold, Fig. 7, in which the layer 14 is double, may be made by a different disposition of the flanges before the pressing. A fold such as is shown in Fig. 9 is made in a press in which the spring- pressed piston 10 is dispensed with. In .this modification, the layer 4, 5 may be single.