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Patent GB-190500401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Current Collectors for Electric Railways.
Filed: 1905-01-09
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 401. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Jan. 9. Electric railways on the overhead-conductor system. Collectors.-The shoe or skate for collecting electricity from an overhead suspended bar is supported on hinged levers and is pressed into engagement by springs. Another spring, which tends to keep the shoe out of engagement, is normally counteracted by fluid pressure from a reservoir. A cast-metal shell 1, secured to the roof of a car or locomotive, has at its upper end two plates 3 carrying two shafts 4, on each of which is pivoted a lever 5, the two levers having meshing gear teeth at their inner ends. The curved levers 8 are hinged at their ends to the shoe 11 and the lever 5 respectively, and the shoe is pressed upwards by the tension of the springs 13. The metal shell is electrically connected to the shoe by wires 19. The retracting arrangement consists of a T-shaped piece 24 carried on a rod 25, having a piston 31 at its lower end working in a cylinder 32 and actuated by pressure-fluid conveyed through the pipe 36. When it is desired to place the shoe in the inoperative position, the fluid pressure is withdrawn and the coiled spring 29 presses the T- piece on to the rollers 26. Stops 22 prevent excessive upward motion of the shoe.
Patent GB-190500794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carding and Nap Raising Machines.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1905-01-14
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 794. Howorth, F. W., [Lamperti, L., and Arpesani, C.]. Jan. 14. Nap, raising.-To improve the grip of the driving-belts on the pulleys of the carding-rollers, the pulleys are arranged in four planes at each end of the machine, and four driving-pulleys with their belts are mounted on each of the driving-shafts 29, 30, the supports of which slide in adjustable guides 31, 32, for regulating the tension of the belts. Stripping-rollers 45, 46, adjustable by a screw slide 47, are driven by the pulley 60, and the apparatus has a fabric stretcher 48, a heating- cylinder 50, a tension brake 51, a feed-roller 52, a delivery roller 53, and a folder.
Patent GB-190504714-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for the Generation and Storage of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: SARGINSON WILLIAM WHITFIELD
Filed: 1905-03-07
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 4714. Sarginson, W. W. March 7. Acetylene. - Apparatus for the automatic production of acetylene by the regulated supply of water to carbide comprises a vessel divided into two portions a, c, by a diaphragm b and having at the base carbide chambers d, d'. These chambers are formed in a cylinder passing from side tu side of the chamber c and divided centrally by a diaphragm b<1>. The ends of the carbide chambers are closed by covers i, fixed by cramp screws g and bars h, and each is fitted with a carbide tray e which can be withdrawn, when exhausted, by means of a handle f. The carbide chambers are connected to the upper part of the chamber c by iron pipes j<1111> provided with stop-cocks k; the level of the upper opening of one pipe is higher than that of the other. Tubes j<a> are connected to the tubes j<1111> and have relief valves n, .which allow the escape of gas from the carbide chambers should the cocks k be closed or gas generated through damp or leakage of water. The upper and lower chambers a, c are connected by a pipe j. The evolved gas passes from the chamber c through a pipe j<1>provided with a cock, which may have a trip-lever k<1>, if a separate gas-holder is used. A cock k<11> is also connected to the pipe j<1> to permit the escape of air when the apparatus is being started. A relief tube j<11> provided in the chamber c and connected by a smaller tube j<111> to the gas outlet l serves to conduct the " after make " of gas to the holder, when a separate holder is used. Water is drawn off from the tank, when required, by a cock k<111>. In operation, the cock of the tube j<1111>, having its upper orifice at the lower level, is opened first; when the level of the water has sunk below the level of the orifice of the second tube, the cock of that tube is also opened. The evolved gas passes up the tubes j<1111> to the chamber c and is thereby washed. The carbide chambers are exhausted in succession.
Patent GB-190505782-A (GB)
Filed: 1905-03-20
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 5782. Electric and Ordnance Accessories Co., Hall, R. F., and Garner, J. R. March 20. Switches.-Contacts for motor controllers are clamped to the carrier bar, which is covered with insulation, instead of being secured by screws. In the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the metal carrier bar e is enclosed in insulation f and to it is clamped, by means of the plate g and bolts h or otherwise, the fitting d, which carries the contactfinger b and binding-post d' for the conductors. The fitting d is preferably recessed at d<3>.
Patent GB-190508278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches
Inventor: MAYER WALTER S
Filed: 1905-04-18
Granted: 1906-04-18
Abstract: 8278. Mayor, W. S. April 18. Cut-outs; switches.-In a toggle switch the handle is latched in the act of closing, and is unlatched by hand or by an overload electro-magnet. The switch arm carries main and auxiliary bridging-contacts, the former being raised just before the latter in opening circuit, while the final break takes place between two additional carbon contacts. In the closed position, Figs. 1 and 2, the main bridging-contact 4 and the auxiliary contact 8, both mounted upon the switch arm 5 pivoted at 6, rest upon the fixed contact-blocks 2, 3 and an extension 9 of the lower one. The carbon block 11, mounted upon a spring extension 10 of the arm 5, presses sideways against the fixed carbon block 12. The three movable contacts are all in conducting communication, and insulated from the switch arm. The inner link 15 of the toggle is pivoted to the arm 5 at 14; and to the outer link 17 at 16. The link 17 is held to the handle-piece 19, pivoted at 20, by a pivoted spring latch 26 engaging a roller-pin 21 upon the link 17, and by a spring 24. The latch is tripped by the end of a lever 34, which is itself actuated by the rise of the core 40 of the overload series coil 41, through levers 38, 36, or by a handknob 43. The switch is also opened by slightly raising the handle, which causes the short lever 47, pivoted upon it at 48 and prevented from rotating by the stud 49, to depress the lever 34 upon the end 26 of the latch. An adjusting-screw 42 is placed under the end of the core. An arcuate slot 23 in the link 17 through which passes the pivot 20 enables the link, when unlatched and pulled by the spring 24, to move out to the position of Fig 3 independently of the handle 25. To reclose, the handle is raised till the latch engages the pin 21, and is then depressed. If an overload still exists, the latch will be tripped in closing.
Patent GB-190512207-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Bolt Head and Washer and Nut and Washer for Fastening Taper or other Flanges chiefly with reference to Rolled Steel Construction.
Inventor: DALES JOHN HANDSLEY
Filed: 1905-06-13
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 12,207. Dales, J. H. June 13. Bolts; nuts; washers.-Bolts, nuts, and washers for use with tapered or irregular surfaces such as rolled iron or steel sections, are made with spherical sealings so that they can adjust themselves to the surface The washer b has rounded corners.
Patent GB-190514955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and Means for, the Production of Long Stable Electric Arcs
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1905-07-20
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 14,955. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. July 20. Electric furnaces.-A long stable arc is produced in a tube by placing an electrode at one end and forcing a current of air or other gas from this end along the tube, preferably with a whirling motion. A second electrode may be placed at the other end, insulated from the tube or not, or the tube itself may form the other electrode. With two electrodes, discharge first takes place to the tube, the arc then travelling along the tube to the second electrode. The tube may be non-conducting, and then may have a conductor in contact with it, for example a small tube arranged spirally. Water flows through this small tube to cool it, and the second electrode or corresponding portion of the tube should also be cooled. If the tube is insulating and has not a conductor in contact with it, the second electrode is made movable towards the first for starting the arc. A suitable form of electrode shown in Fig. 2 is adapted to be cooled by the gas used. The electrode C is separated from the tube A by insulating-material, and has a central rod C<3> which can be pushed forward manually or automatically as it wears away. Gas entering by a side opening a passes through the electrode as shown by arrows. The gas may enter in front of the electrode, and the tube is then widened at this end, or insulating-material may be interposed to prevent discharge to this portion of the tube. The arc is started in this case by moving forward one electrode temporarily. The treated gas may be passed through one or more tubes Y, Fig. 3, to warm the untreated gas, which passes through jacketing tubes d, f. In this case all the tubes are surrounded by material I which is a bad conductor of beat. The hot gases may also be used to evaporate solutions of nitrates and nitrites obtained by treating air in the apparatus. Arcs thus produced may be used to carry out endothermic reactions in gases.
Patent GB-190517004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mechanism for Propelling Ships.
Inventor: PELISSIER FENELON
Filed: 1905-08-22
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 17,004. Pelissier, F. Aug. 22. Driving - chains. - The blades M of an endlessband propelling - apparatus for ships are formed with short arms m, m<1> by which they are connected to the driving-chain. Pintles V are also fitted to act as guides by sliding along a groove in the vessel's side keels.
Patent GB-190521160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces for Roasting, Desulphurising, Chloridising, Dehydrating, or Drying Ores and other Substances.
Inventor: LEGGO ARTHUR VICTOR
Filed: 1905-10-18
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 21,160. Leggo, A. V. Oct. 18. Furnaces.-Relates to a furnace of the kind described in Specification No. 17,370, A.D. 1905, for roasting, desulphurizing, chloridizing, dehydrating, or drying ores, and consists of a series of superposed, independent roasting-chambers, each of which consists of two or more superposed chambers communicating with one another. Each of the roasting-chambers 2, 3, Fig. 1, is provided with a fire-place having a false arch 10, which is formed with a dampered passage 9 opening at its inner end into the chamber 5. The products of combustion pass through the chamber 5 and through a passage 13, protected by a projection 15, into the chamber 4, and finally pass through dampered passages 16 to the main flue. Ore from a hopper 35, Fig. 4, is fed by fluted rollers 36 into depending shoots 37, and is delivered to the chamber 4 near the passages 16 through horizontal shoots 38 provided with archimedean screws 39. The chambers are fitted with hollow rabble shafts 20, 21, 22 and solid rabble shafts 23, 24, 25. The rabble arms 26, 27 are fitted with two rows of movable teeth 33, and the arms 26, attached to the hollow shafts 20, 21, 22, in the lower roasting- chambers, are hollow, so that water from a supply pipe 30 circulates through the shafts and through the hollow arms and leaves by an overflow pipe 31. From the upper chamber 4, the ore passes over a projection 45, Fig. 5, and through a hole in an adjustable slide 44 on to a disk 41. This disk is keyed to a vertical rotating shaft 42, and, when a hole in the disk is in line with the shoot 40, the ore falls to the chamber 5. After the ore has traversed the chamber 5, it passes over a projection above an adjustable slide 49, Fig. 4, through a hole in this slide and a hole in a rotating disk 52 into an inclined shoot 47 and a main shoot 48, from which it finally leaves the furnace by a hole in a rotating disk 55. To assist the roasting of the ore, air may be supplied directly to the chambers by the observation openings 61. If three roasting- chambers are used in each series, the ore may be fed separately to each of the two upper chambers and conveyed through them in the same direction, and then delivered from each to the bottom chamber. When sulphur gases are required for the manufacture of sulphuric acid &c., the passages 13 are closed by dampers, and the undiluted sulphur gases from the chamber 4 are withdrawn through the passage 16, while the products of combustion and calcination in the chamber 5 escape to the stack by an auxiliary flue 59.
Patent GB-190523660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Duplex Pumps.
Inventor: CRAIG ROBERT CLARK
Filed: 1905-11-17
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 23,660. Craig, R. C. Nov. 17. Cushioning reciprocating parts; pumping-engines. -The pistons of duplex pumps are automatically cushioned by connecting the ends of the steam cylinders by means of non-return valves d, h loaded by springs e, i. The cushioning depends upon the water pressure. Above the valve stems m, n are separate extensions m', n<1> fitted with pistons o,p working in cylinders q, r connected to the water pipe s.
Patent GB-190523715-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Non-skidding Tyre
Inventor: COLEMAN EDWARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-11-17
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 23,715. Coleman, E. W., and Gliddon, A. J. L. Nov. 17. Tyres, pneumatic &c.- To form the tread of a pneumatic or other elastic tyre, flanged studs A, B are passed through eyeleted canvas C which is embedded in the tyre before vulcanization. The studs and the tyre are of different qualities of rubber, and the studs B may be harder than the studs A.
Patent GB-190525490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Wireless Telegraphy.
Inventor: LODGE OLIVER JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-12-07
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 25,490. Lodge, Sir O. J., and Muirhead, A. Dec. 7. Telegraphs.-Relates primarily to a portable set of apparatus for wireless telegraphy, though the invention may be applied to a stationary set. Referring to Fig. 1, a dynamo a as a source of electrical energy is used in conjunction with an induction coil b, having an interrupter c with a condenser d in parallel with it, and a key e is placed in the primary circuit of the induction coil. Electric valves or rectifiers j, k of the vacuum or vapour class are placed between the secondary circuit g and the aerials h, i, and a condenser m may be connected across the spark-gap. In operation, the induced currents in the circuit g are transmitted through the valves j, k, (positive pulses passing through the series j and negative pulses through series k), to the aerials h, i, until the potential difference breaks down the resistance at the spark-gap l. In a modification, only one series of rectifiers or only one rectifier is used, and a battery may be substituted for the dynamo. A telephone o, Fig. 3, is employed as a receiver, and a coherer p is placed in the secondary circuit r of the transformer, the primary of which is inserted between the aerials t, u, a condenser v being used to increase the capacity of the coherer. A condenser w is placed across the receiving instrument as described in Specification No. 18,644, A.D. 1897. The coherer may be a modification of the type described in Specification No. 13,521, A.D. 1902, comprising a trough y containing mercury having a layer of insulating fluid above it, and a needle z, Fig. 4, attached to an arm 2 pivoted at 3 to the frame 4 of clock-work mechanism 1 and caused to vibrate by a link 5 connected to a cam 6 driven by mechanism 1, but any other suitable type may be employed. In packing the apparatus for transport, the transmitting and receiving circuits are enclosed in cases 7, 8 which are placed for use on a trestle 9, and the cases are divided into compartments closed by suitable doors and covers, as shown in Fig. 7, in which 30 denotes the transformer, 31 the key conveniently attached to the door 20,32 the rectifiers, 33 the spark-gap, 34 the coherer, 35 the telephone supported on door 22 when not in use, 36 the transformer for the receiving circuit, 37 a device for testing the coherer, and 38 the main switch. The dynamo is mounted on a collapsible frame resembling that of a bicycle and provided with pedals, a saddle, and suitable transmission gear.
Patent GB-190602353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Sorting Heckled Hair, Vegetable Fibres and similar Materials according to Lengths.
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN ELISE
Filed: 1906-01-30
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 2353. Zimmermann, [nÚe Dietel], E. Jan. 30. Sorting fibres.-Heckled hair, vegetable fibres, &c. are sorted according to length by apparatus constructed with an outer casing a, open at the top and one end, in which is slidably mounted a frame composed of a number of equal parts b hinged together at their bottom edges c and provided with prongs d in zigzag arrangement. The fibres to be sorted are alined at one end and laid against the closed end of the movable frame, the fibres extending amongst the prongs d and the longest ones projecting beyond the open end, and combs e are suitably spaced in the fibres. The projecting fibres are then pulled out, and the sliding frame is then advanced in the casing a until the end part b falls down about its hinge so that the next shorter length can be pulled out, and so on. A scale of lengths may be mounted on the casing a, and a locking-device may be provided to prevent unintentional movement of the frame.
Patent GB-190603529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pianos.
Inventor: MEYER FRANZ
Filed: 1906-02-13
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 3529. Meyer, F. Feb. 13. Pianofortes.-The bridges for the treble and bass strings are supported from the same or nearly the same parts of the soundboard, the bridges themselves occupying their usual positions. In the arrangement shown in section, the treble bridge 10 is secured directly to the soundboard 1, while the bass bridge 11 is supported by pins 13, which pass freely through holes in the soundboard and are fixed in a bracket 12 secured near to the treble bridge. The bass bridge itself, or portions of it, may extend downwards to the bracket 12. The supporting-parts may be placed on the same side of the soundboard as the bridges.
Patent GB-190611348-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Extruding the Contents of Collapsable Tubes or the like, containing Toilet Preparations, Paints, Pastes and the like.
Inventor: WYATT ELLEN
Filed: 1906-05-15
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 11,348. Wyatt, E. May 15. Cosmetics; dentifrices; hair pomades; perfumes; toilet stands.-For ejecting the contents of collapsible tube containers, a special stand, Fig. 1, is used. The container l is placed between the limbs of the spring f and the latter are forced together by push-buttors d. A top i is screwed on to the stand, and a perforated part j, fitted with a neck k to screw on to the container, is placed inside this top.
Patent GB-190614279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sulphate of Copper Coolers.
Filed: 1906-06-22
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 14,279. Dennis & Co., J. H., and Dennis, C. C. June 22. Drawings to Specification. Facing blocks bricks, and tiles, for coppersulphate crystallizing-tanks. Blue ganister clay is weathered, ground, and screened, and then passed through a pug-mill, water being added, and finally is passed through a pair of rollers, very close set. The clay is allowed to toughen, is hand moulded, pressed, allowed to dry, and then burnt so as to vitrify it without melting the iron present.
Patent GB-190622319-A (GB)
Title: Process for Increasing the Electrical Capacity of Spongy Lead Plates for Storage Batteries.
Inventor: DIAMANT JULIUS
Filed: 1906-10-09
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 22,319. Diamant, J. Oct. 9. Secondary batteries. - Spongy lead plates, the outer surfaces of which have become dense through use, are renewed by transferring the dense surface to the interior of the plate and exposing a fresh surface ; this is preferably done by providing sectional planes in the plates parallel to its surface, so that a section can be turned round. The dense portion gradually revivefies ; it is advantageous to effect the change before any marked decrease in the capacity of the plate has occurred.
Patent GB-190626469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Packing Cases
Inventor: STUART-BROWN PETER
Filed: 1906-11-22
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 26,469. Brown, P. Stuart-, Brown, H. J. Stuart-, and Brown, C. Stuart-. Nov. 22. Fittings, internal; corner clips and pieces; straps and bands, strengthening.-A bottle packing-case is made up of boards A, A, Figs. 2 and 3, bound at the end corners by clamping-strips B, B of sheet metal of angular formation, nailed to the ends sides, and cross-bars A, and suitably cut to bend round the corners. At the ends are frames of lattice bars C for holding the bottoms of the bottles. The bottle necks are supported in a diaphragm D of the usual form, carried in a guideway E formed of a metal strip or of vertical wooden spars.
Patent GB-190626722-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing Wheel Tyres from Skidding.
Inventor: COLEMAN EDWARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-11-24
Granted: 1907-11-23
Abstract: 26,722. Coleman, E. W. Nov. 24. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Relates to the type of tyre described in Specification No. 23,715, A.D. 1905, in which studs of rubber of different hardnesses are arranged on the tread of the tyre to prevent slipping. According to the present invention, bars, blocks, &c. of rubber of different hardness are arranged on the treads of, or on tread bands attached to, pneumatic, solid, cushion, &c. tyres, the softer blocks &c. A standing above the harder ones B. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the bars or blocks A, B are vulcanized into the body of a tyre C, or a sectional tyre is formed by blocks A, B held in a suitable holder C. In the form shown in Fig. 3, a multiple tyre is formed of soft rubber A and hard rubber B. The tyre may have three treads, as shown, or six treads.
Patent GB-190708330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Inverted Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: BIHELLER SIMON
Filed: 1907-04-10
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 8330. Biheller, S. April 10. Incandescent gas lamps.-The tops of inverted lamps, with which the combustion gases come in contact, are: each formed of an outer metal part and an inner part of glass or ceramic material. In a combined top and globe or shade holder, the apertures i the under ceramic part B are provided with flaring lips b, Fig. 1, or with deflectors b, Fig. 3, extending through apertures a in the outer metallic part A, and the inner part is formed with a lower flange and with elongated holes for the reception of screws e, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190710771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Stable Anhydrous Hydrosulphites.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1907-05-08
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 10,771. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. May 8. Liquids, spreading in thin layers, evaporating alkaline hyposulphites to dryness. Relates to the invention described in Specification No. 8816, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Acids, alkalies, &c.], for preparing anhydrous dry alkaline hyposulphites (hydrosulphites). The hyposulphite in the form of a press-cake, paste, or strong solution, to which may be added a carbohydrate, such as solution of gum, starch, syrup, tragacanth, and the like, is placed in a thin layer or allowed to fall in small quantities at a time on a surface in vacuo or under reduced pressure, or in the open, at a temperature of about 100‹ C. or higher, such as a hollow plate, rotating cylinder, endless wire band or sieve passing round or over a hollow body ; or the material may be fed between cylinders rotating in opposite directions, the hollow bodies being in all cases heated internally for instance by superheated steam. The hydrated salts mixed with an indifferent liquid, such as toluene, may be similarly rendered anhydrous. The anhydrous salt is removed for instance by a scraper, and may be cooled and protected for instance by dropping into an indifferent liquid such as toluene.