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Patent GB-190423167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Devices for Automatic Weft Replenishing Looms.
Inventor: WALKER ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1904-10-27
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 23,167. Walker, A. E., Walker, A., and Walker, G. Oct. 27. Loom shuttle-changing mechanism.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 15,040, A.D. 1902, and to means for automatically bringing into operation an apparatus such as that described in Specification No. 26,558, A.D. 1901, when the yarn on the bobbin has been used up so as to expose a metal collar. The weft feeler-arm 10, Fig. 4, carries a number (say twelve) of electric terminals 11, 12 which consist of flanged spring-controlled pins. The pins 12 are connected by their springs to the feeler-arm 10 and conductor 34, while the pins 11 are similarly connected to an insulated plate 20 to which the conductor 13 is attached. By having a large number of pins, the shuttle need not always stop in the same place to ensure the electric current passing between a pair of terminals 11, 12 and the metal collar 32 above-mentioned. The passage of the current energizes the electromagnet 36, Fig. 7, and moves the armature 37 carrying the rod 42. When this rod moves aside, the arm 45 of the pawl 41 falls, and the pawl drives the ratchet-wheel 40 so as to put the pawl 44 into engagement with a mutilated ratchet-wheel, as described in Specification No. 26,558, A.D. 1901, and thus change the shuttle.
Patent GB-190501112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wringing and Mangling Machines.
Filed: 1905-01-20
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 1112. Keighley Iron Works Society, and Lund, H. Jan. 20. Mangling and wringing machines.-The upper part B of the framework, carrying the rollers and gearing, is hinged to the lower part A at a point k at the back, so that it can be folded down towards the front until the part m of the upper framework comes substantially in line with the lower supports. Standards p carrying swivelled brackets S support the upper part of the machine in the raised position, when turn-buttons ware passed through slots in the brackets s. In the folded position, a removable top may be fitted to adapt the machine to serve as a table or the like.
Patent GB-190502975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Match Stands
Inventor: BRANDER JOSEPH ANTON
Filed: 1905-02-13
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 2975. Brander, J. A. Feb. 13. Match stands have bodies grooved for the reception of the matches, which are held in place by resilient plates, friction surfaces being placed between the plates and the matches, which are ignited on withdrawal. The matches c, Fig. 2, placed in the grooves b are held in place by steel plates i fixed to holders h mounted on longitudinal axles f, catches m being fixed to secure the holders in position. The paper k, provided with a friction surface, is held against the matches, and the recess u receives ash, cigar ends, &c. In a modification, of which Fig. 4 is a back view, there is only one row of matches, and the steel plate is fixed to a support p hinged to the body of the stand and kept in position by a lug on the catch x, fitting into a recess between the back of the support p and a plate s screwed to it. If desired, a cigar-cutter may be combined with the match stand.
Patent GB-190503068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Universal Joints, and to Casings therefor.
Inventor: SPICER CLARENCE WINFRED
Filed: 1905-02-14
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 3068. Spicer, C. W. Feb. 15, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Brakes.-A universal joint for the transmission shaft of a motor-vehicle and for other purposes has one of its members 5 provided with a flange 11 on which a brake band 12 or a brake shoe may act.
Patent GB-190513779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus or Appliances for more readily Adjusting the Trolley Wheel of Arm of Electric Cars to the Overhead Wires.
Inventor: STIDOLPH THOMAS FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-07-04
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 13,779. Stidolph, T. F. July 4. Electric railways and tramways on the overheadconductor system. Collectors.- Gravity-controlled guiding-arms used to facilitate the replacement of the trolly on the line-wire, are connected by lever linkages to the usual operating-cords. Fig. 1 shows one of a pair of plates E, pivoted outside the trolly casing so as to swivel with the trolly-head, and having outwardly-extending portions at their upper edges forming guides for the line-wire. The plates E are connected by links F to a sliding collar G on an extension of tho swivelling-pin, the collar being connected to the usual operating-cord by the bell-crank H which is pivoted to the swinging link I. On depressing the operating-cord, the plates E are raised into position to guide the wire on to the trolly wheel.
Patent GB-190513818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam Generators.
Inventor: HUME GRAYDON
Filed: 1905-07-05
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 13,818. Hume, G. July 5. Dampers or baffes.-Gas retarders or dampers for closing the ends of the tubes of marine or other boilers consist of a number of flaps mounted in planes at right-angles upon horizontal or vertical rods arranged between adjacent rows of tubes, and capable of being rotated for the purpose of closing some of the tubes and uncovering the remainder, so that the tubes may be cleaned without removing the apparatus. In the arrangement shown in the upper part of Figs. 1 and 2, the adjacent flaps on the rods b are set at right-angles. By rotating the rods alternate tubes are opened and closed. The arrangement shown in the lower part of the Figure has the flaps c, c<1> so arranged that by rotating the bars alternate rows are opened and closed.
Patent GB-190515164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Sleepers Composed of Cement Concrete in COnjunction with Metal
Inventor: HABAY PAUL
Filed: 1905-07-24
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 15,164. Habay, P. July 25, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Sleepers.-Relates to cement-concrete. railway sleepers, and consists in strengthening them by a system or frame of metal rods or hoops, and in means for casting them. The sleepers consist of a core of concrete completely enclosed by a metal frame, three forms of which are shown in Figs. 5, 6, and 6<bis>. In order to protect the frame from the action of the atmosphere, it is arranged to be just embedded in the concrete as shown in the sectional elevations, Figs. 1 and 3. In casting the sleeper, the frame is placed in a mould, Fig. 9, and the concrete then introduced. Holes for securing the rails or chairs thereto are formed by the wood pegs h, which are covered by a metallic fitting into which wood-screws or the like fit when the sleeper is in use. The sleepers are made thicker at the places where the chairs or rails are attached, and a notch is formed for the rail to fit in as shown in Fig. 1, or a recess E, Fig. 3, for a projection cast on the chair base.
Patent GB-190515662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Boilers
Inventor: ZAPPA EDOUARD
Filed: 1905-07-31
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 15,662. Zappa, E., and Schars, A. J. Aug. 5, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act 1901]. Water - tube boilers. - Each element consists of two flat coils A, B having their inner ends secured in a junction box C and their outer ends in a header D. This header is common to all the elements, and is built up of independent sections J<1>, J', &c., which are fitted together with scarfed joints. One nest of elements is provided for generating steam, and another divided nest for superheating and feed-heating ; the header of the latter nest is shown at E. Each nest is connected below to a V-shaped header F and above to a steam and water drum O, which is partly surrounded by the uptake. The whole is enclosed in a sheet-metal casing Q, lined at the lower part with refractory material and provided at the upper part with an air jacket R. The feed is heated in the elements F' of the header E and then passed to the elements F<2> of the header D, whence it circulates through the elements J<1>, J<2>, &c. to the drum O. The steam thus generated is superheated in the elements J<6>, J<7>, J<8>, and is led to the engine by a pipe N. The feed check valve is shown at h, Fig. 5. The furnace is fitted with a sloping grate U and is fed from the back by a hopper, the bottom of which is curved. The bottom of the ash-pit is provided with a large removable door X. The Specification as published under the Act of 1901 describes and shows a water-level indicator. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted. The water level is shown on a dial actuated by a float in the steam and water drum. This float is half the weight of the displaced water, and is fitted with a stopper through which a small quantity of water is introduced. The feed is supplied by two pumps of independent action, the discharge being controlled automatically by the float.
Patent GB-190524090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Yard Brushes and the like, and Mopping Devices.
Inventor: DOWELL JAMES
Filed: 1905-11-22
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 24,090. Dowell, J. Nov. 22. Handles.-A mop rag i and wringing- device m are combined with a yard and scrubbing brush d, held in a clamp c, f. The mop rag is attached to a loop j and to a ring m on a spindle k of a winch attached to a sliding support o, which can be retained in position on an oval or round handle by means of a pin p fitting into a bayonet-joint in the support. In a modification, the bayonet-j o i n t i s internal, and a short pin is used. In a further modification, the winch does not slide on the handle but is merely hooked on to it. The brush can be reversed for wear. The part f is pivoted at f<1> to the other part of the clamp and can be fixed by a wing-nut h.
Patent GB-190602783-A (GB)
Title: Device for Mechanically Ringing Church-bells.
Inventor: BRUESTLEIN LOUISE
Filed: 1906-02-05
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 2783. Br³stlein, L., and Br³stlein, M. Feb. 5. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Carillon - mechanism for church bells. The rotating shaft b carries two eccentric disks d alternately adapted to press down the bar i, to which the bell ropes g are attached, against the action of the springs f.
Patent GB-190604489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo Electric Machines.
Inventor: RALSTON HOWARD HENDERSON
Filed: 1906-02-23
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 4489. Ralston, H. H. March 1, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Commutators. - The leads between the commutator bars and armature coils, especially of large direct-current generators, are kept in position by insulating spacing-pieces. The leads 14, Fig. 3, are connected between the armature coils 13 and the commutator segments 12. The spacing-members consist of insulating-studs 15, Figs. 3 and 5, passing through the leads and carrying washers 17 held by expanding the stud ends. In a modification, Fig. 7, a metallic rivet 19 secures the cup-shaped blocks 20 to alternate leads, and insulating-disks 21 are used to cover the rivet heads. In another form, Fig. 9, insulating-strips 22 may be secured to alternate leads, and may be bent so as to rest against the adjacent leads. In another form, Fig. 11, insulating - wedges 24 are forced into rectangular openings in the lead from opposite sides.
Patent GB-190610679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swimming Apparatus.
Inventor: COX ZACHARY TAYLOR
Filed: 1906-05-07
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 10,679. Cox, Z. T. May 7. Swimming-appliances.-A band 5, capable of being fastened around the leg, carries a flexible web 17, as shown in Fig. 1. The band is made up of a nnmber of layers 6, 7, 8. The adjacent vertical edges 10, 11 of the band are connected by a thin strip of rubber or other flexible material 12, as shown in transverse sectional view in Fig. 3. Flexible ribs 16,secured between the layers 6, 7, carry the web or covering 17. A strap 20 is provided for engaging the foot of the wearer, the ends of the strap being arranged between the layers 7, 8. A pneumatic pad or cushion 23, inflated through the valve 24, is fitted to the inside of the strap 5 to prevent chafing.
Patent GB-190610712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Points or Switches and Signalling Mechanism.
Inventor: MOORE JAMES SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-05-07
Granted: 1907-05-07
Abstract: 10,712. Moore, J. S. May 7 Interlocking-apparatus; indicators.-In a point detector mechanism, which electrically or mechanicall detects relative movement of the two point tongues, two slides a, a<1> are connected each to a tongue and are arranged to be parallel and close together. A pin on each tongue engages in a slot in a lever c, so that relative movement of the tongues causes the lever c to turn on either pin as fulcrum, and the end of the lever c magnifies the movement. Such movement may be communicated mechanically to the signal locking slides, or the lever c may normally close, through contacts e, a circuit E to the signal cabin, and this circuit is broken if the lever c is rotated. The arrangement may be used in combination with the locking- plungers of facing point locks, or with the pointlocking mechanism described in Specification No. 23,754, A.D. 1905. The slides a, a<1> may be arranged between the rails, instead of at one side as shown.
Patent GB-190620928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Systems of Operating Electric Motors for Braking Purposes.
Filed: 1906-09-20
Granted: 1907-12-20
Abstract: 20,928. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Sept. 20. Motors, controlling.-Alternating- current commutator motors are caused to return energy to line for braking purposes by impressing upon their field windings a voltage of such magnitude and phase that the induced armature voltage will produce with the line voltage a resultant voltage substantially in quadrature with the line voltage. The current lagging ninety degrees behind the resultant voltage is in phase with the line voltage, and consequently is an energy current. To vary the braking effect, the induced armature voltage is adjusted both in amount and phase for the purpose of varying the resultant voltage without altering its phase. Fig. 1 shows a compensated series motor which, in the lower running position of the switch D, is connected with its armature A, compensating-winding C, and field winding B in series across the line E. A phase-converter F, consisting of an induction motor baving a three-phase primary winding and a squirrel-cage secondary, has two of the primary leads connected across the line E, while the third lead is connected through the secondary of a transformer G and the primary of a transformer H to ground. The secondary winding of the transformer H is arranged to be connected to the field winding B when the switch D is thrown into the upper braking position, and is also provided with a few turns h in series with the armature A, which are arranged to oppose the primary winding of the transformer. The potential impressed upon the transformer H by the phase-converter F is, neglecting the effect of the transformer G, substantially in quadrature with the line voltage, and, by properly calculating the series turns h, the amount and phase of the induced armature voltage may be varied so that the resultant voltage increases with increased speed, its phase, however, remaining constant. To vary the braking effect, the phase of the voltage impressed upon the windng B may be varied either by adjusting the transformer G, which provides an electromotive force cophasal with that of the mains, or by shifting the terminal connexions of the phase-converter F. The invention is stated to be applicable to any number of motors, and the method of controlling the field excitation of a shunt motor may be utilized not only for braking, but for ordinary operation.
Patent GB-190629551-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Fastening and Releasing Doors.
Inventor: PETERS THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1906-12-28
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 29,551. Peters, T. H., and Clarkson, F. Dec. 28. Fastenings, railway-carriage door; pneumaticallyoperated fastenings.-Relates chiefly to means for fastening railway-carriage doors, but it may also be used for the doors of theatres, hotels, and other buildings. The fastenings are operated by pneumatic or steam pressure, or by a vacuum, and the piston may be directly connected to the bolt or connected thereto through levers, chains, &c. In the form shown, as applied to railway-carriage doors, the piston-rod e is secured to a rod h, which carries dependent bolts i adapted to enter sockets j on the doors. These may be arranged for single doors or for locking all the doors on one side of the carriage. The bolts i and sockets may be bevelled, so that the bolts can assist in closing the doors. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 23,406, A.D. 1896, No. 24,000, A.D. 1898, Nos. 2212, 16,181, 16,266, and 27,112, A.D. 1904, and No. 1827, A.D. 1905.]
Patent GB-190707235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Shutters
Inventor: BLANPAIN FELICIEN
Filed: 1907-03-26
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 7235. Blanpain, F. March 26. Shutters.-Relates to a roller-blind shutter of the type in which the width of the exposure slit 3 is adjusted by tapes 7 winding on cylinders 8 on an axis mounted inside the upper roller 5. This axis is rotated by a button 9. The shutter is set by turning a button 10, so as to wind the two halves 2, 1 of the blind on to the roller 5. The invention relates more especially to rendering the blind 2 rigid by light metallic bands or by reinforcing the fabric, so as to prevent it from being dragged up by the tapes 7 when the slit 3 is reduced.
Patent GB-190710554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Writing Tablets.
Inventor: CORBETT ADDISON BENJAMIN
Filed: 1907-05-06
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 10,554. Corbett, A. B. July 18, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Boxes for pens and pencils; lids and covers.-A combined writing-tablet and receptacle for pens, pencils, &c. comprises a base 10 and receptacle 11 of cardboard, wood, metal, &c. and a writing-tablet 12. The closure 14 of the receptacle is attached by a hinge 15 of cloth extending around the receptacle and beneath the base 10 ; to the closure is hinged a blotter sheet 17.
Patent GB-190712299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sealing Bottles so that the Seal cannot be Renewed without Detection.
Inventor: GRIFFIN JOHN VERNON
Filed: 1907-05-28
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 12,299. Griffin, J. V. May 28. Bottles, non-refillable ; cupsule closures.-Bottles are provided with flexible metal strips c, Figs. 3 and 5, forming part of a band C which is embedded in the bottle neck during manufacture. After the bottle is corked, a non-conducting washer E is added, and the strips c are bent over grooves in the washer and embedded in a seal of alloy or some material which on hardening is stronger than the strips, which have therefore to be broken before the bottle can be opened.
Patent GB-190714248-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of New Azo Coloring Matters and Intermediate Compounds for use therein.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-06-20
Granted: 1908-06-22
Abstract: 14,248. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. June 20. Dyes, artificial.-Disazo dyes are obtained by combining the diazo compounds of 1 : 8-aminonaphthol sulphonic acids with suitable amines, diazotizing the products, and combining the diazoazo compounds with 2-amino-5-naphthol-7-mono- or 1 :7-di-sulphonic acids or derivatives thereof. The above-mentioned first components may be replaced by acidylized derivatives of 1 8-aminonaphthol or its sulphonic acids, for example the sulphurous acid esters, the, acetyl or the arylsulphonic derivatives. The acetyl groups may be split off either from the intermediate products or from the final dyes. According to examples : (1) 1 : 8-aminonaphthol.3 : 6-disulphonic acid is diazotized and combined with a-naphthylamine, and the product is diazotized and combined with 2-phenylamino-5-naphthol-7-sulphonic acid ; (2) the sulphurous acid ester of 1 : 8 - aminonaphthol is diazotized and combined with cresidine, and the product is saponified, diazotized, and combined with 2-amino-5-naphthol-1 : 7-disulphonic acid ; (3) 1 : :8-aminonaphthol-3 : 6-disulphonic acid is acetylized, and the product is diazotized and combined with a-naphthylamine ; the product is diazotized and combined with 2-phenylamino-5-naphthol-7- sulphonic acid, and the dye-stuff is saponified; (4) the p - toluene sulphonic ester of 1 : 8 - aminonaphthol-3 :6-disulphonic acid is diazotized and combined with cresidine, the product is diazotized and combined with 2-phenylamino-5-naphthol-7- sulphonic acid, and the dye saponified. A table is also given of suitable components. 1:8-Aminonaphthol derivatives.-Acetyl derivatives of diazotized 1 : 8-aminonaphtbol or its sulphonic acids are prepared by treating the diazo compounds with acetic anhydride. Arylsulphonic esters are prepared by treating 1 : 8-aminonaphthol or its sulphonic acids with arylsulphonic chlorides and caustic alkalis.
Patent GB-190724286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Motors, Pumps and the like.
Filed: 1907-11-02
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 24,286. Lamplough, F., and Albany Manufacturing Co. Nov. 2. Revolving - cylinder pumps. - A cross-piece f, Figs. 1 and 2, attached to the shaft e, revolves in the cylinder b, and has two arms h, i extending across the inner periphery of the cylinder to the inner face of the removable cover c. The inner face of the projection h is concave, and the inner face of the projection i is convex about the same centre. In combination with this cross-piece is a hollow piece g, shaped to fit the projections h, i and oscillated by a crank m attached to a pin n, the other end being attached to a pin l on the cam c. Two ports o, p are provided, and the projections h, i are made of sufficient size to close the ports in their passage. The faces of the cross-piece f and its arms h, i, together with the faces and ends of the oscillating piece, are provided with hydraulic water joints t. The bearing d for the shaft e has a stuffing-box q which has a lateral opening r into which a gland s is screwed. The pump may be reversed by placing the pin l on opposite sides of the axis of the cover c.