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Patent GB-190406869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Blinds
Inventor: BRYNING CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1904-03-22
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 6869. Bryning, C. H. March 22. Window blinds.-A blind is constructed to resemble a venetian blind when raised, and a roller blind when lowered. Pleated paper, holland, linen, or like blinding H formed with cord slots I is attached to a top-bar B and a weighted spline E by paste, tacks, or pockets. The cords C pass through guiding-eyes M or over guiding-pulleys un the topbar B, and through holes in the spline E for attachment to it. Eyelets may be inserted in the slots I. The top-bar B is secured to the window frame by screws K.
Patent GB-190408308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knotters for Sheaf Binding Harvesters and other similar Tying Machinery.
Inventor: LOWSON JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-11
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 8308. Lowson, J., and Ford, A. April 11. Sheafing or binding apparatus.-A knotter for sheaf -binding harvesters, straw trussers, and the like is provided with two fixed jaws formed integral with one another, one of the jaws being made with a hook or undercut portion, which pulls the ends of the binding-twine completely through the loop formed by the rotation of the knotter. Fig. 11 shows the knotter as the string is being pulled off the jaws c, d by the discharge of the sheaf. The body a of the knotter is shaped so as to direct the twine into the proper position to form the loop as the spindle b is rotated. The hook f may be made on the upper jaw c.
Patent GB-190410068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Corsets and Suspenders connected thereto.
Inventor: GUTMANN JULIUS H
Filed: 1904-05-02
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 10,068. Gutman, J. H. May 2. Corsets; stocking suspenders. - Corsets are fitted with suspenders which are arranged to hold backthe lower ends of the busks. The suspenders e are attached to the busks or to extensions d of an additional casing-material c which encloses the busks b entirely, or only at their lower ends. The extensions d may pass out below the corset material f, or may remain inside, as shown.
Patent GB-190411241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Pivots of Looking Glasses.
Inventor: SANDERS THOMAS
Filed: 1904-05-16
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 11,241. Sanders, T., Sanders, H., and Sanders, G., [trading as Sanders, T.]. May 16. Pivot - adjustments for looking - glasses. The wedge W, Fig. 3, of constant width, but varying thickness, is fixed to the side of the looking-glass, and is made, by means of the reduced part w<1>, to engage with the guides s<1>, Fig. 5, of the socket washer S which is placed in the eyelet E, Fig. 2, fixed to the frame. The guides s<1> are adapted to take the thin end of the wedge, so that, by forcing the latter down into them, as shown in Fig. 1, the washer S is brought into firm contact with the eyelet E. Lugs s<2> on the washer S limit the turning movement of the glass.
Patent GB-190419720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mechanical Stokers for Furnaces.
Inventor: FORTUNE JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1904-09-13
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 19,720. Fortune, J. R. Sept. 13. Mechanical stoking; grates ; ashpits; crowns; smoke - consuming; doors.-Coal is supplied through feed-boxes C at the sides of the grate by reciprocating ratchet-like feed-plates D, E, which are connected together alternately to form two series moving in opposite phase, the connection of the individual feed-plates to the operating-mechanism being such that a variable amount of lost motion is allowed, so that the feed becomes successively less towards the inner ends of the feed-boxes, and the coal is consequently forced upwards and out of lateral discharge-openings. The grate is trough-shaped, the lateral firebars J being provided with horizontal ribs on their sides. The central longitudinal bearer is cooled by water channels and formed to contain a rotary clinker breaker L to which an intermittent motion is imparted by variable ratchet gear. The supports for the bearer may carry plates dividing the ashpit longitudinally into a central space for clinker and ashes and two side spaces in which unburnt particles may collect. Over the feed-boxes are a series of refractory blocks Q formed with passages for the supply of air, which passes up behind the feed-boxes. They are supported on bars R attached to a sheet-iron shell R<1> which encircles the whole of the stoker and grate ; they may thus be slid into position along the bars. Over the front of the fire is a refractory arch which becomes incandescent. The fire-door P is provided with an inner lining leaving an air space, air inlets being formed at the bottom of the door and the top of the lining.
Patent GB-190425112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Light Systems
Inventor: GOULD CHARLES ALBERT
Filed: 1904-11-18
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 25,112. Lake, H. H., [Gould, C. A.]. Nov. 18. Dynamos, regulating.-Relates more particularly to automatic regulating-apparatus for maintaining a substantially-constant current in electric lighting systems in which the generating-dynamo is subjected to great variations of speed, as, for example, when the dynamo is driven from a car axle in a railway-car lighting system. Means are also provided for increasing or decreasing the excitation of the dynamo according as the load in the working circuit is increased or reduced. The field windings of the main generator A, which charges a storage battery B<1>, are excited by a small shuntwound dynamo E driven by a motor D, the field magnets of which are fed with current from an auxiliary dynamo C, the armature of the latter being mounted on the generator shaft a, which is coupled by a belt &c. with a car axle. The field circuit of the dynamo C is connected with a source of constant current, such as the battery B<1> or the working circuit, by means of a two-way switch c<3>, while the motor armature is arranged in the working circuit. When the armatures of the dynamos A, C reach a predetermined slow speed, the motor D is switched in by an electromagnetic switch F, and the dynamo E excites the field winding of the main generator to its maximum value, enabling the generator to furnish its full output. As the speed of the generator increases, its field excitation decreases in a greater proportion, and vice, versÔ, thereby compensating for the varying reluctances of the magnetic circuits. The generator is connected to the battery B<1> through a switch G operated by a shunt solenoid g, and a series coil g<1> serves to retain the switch in a closed position until the generator electromotive force drops below that of the battery, when it acts in opposition to the solenoid g and causes the circuit to open. By connecting the auxiliary dynamo C across the battery terminals, the generator electromotive force is made to vary with that of the battery. An electromagnetically-controlled rheostat H, or counter-electromotive force cells, &c. are employed for regulating the electromotive force across the mains, and, in order to further vary the excitation of the generator in accordance with the load on the working circuit, the exciter E may be provided with a third field winding E<3>, Fig. 2, in series with one of the mains.
Patent GB-190425239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Braces for Supporting Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: HURST JAMES FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 25,239. Hurst, J. F. Nov. 21. Braces.-Elastic brace ends A, Fig. 5, have attached to them leather buttonholepieces B. The attachment is effected either by clamping a metal blank c, Fig. 4, round the joint, or by simple sewing protected or not by an outer leather covering-sleeve.
Patent GB-190425990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ratchet Spanners or Braces.
Inventor: SCHROEDER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-11-29
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 25,990. Schroeder, F. W. Nov. 29. Braces.-The block a of a ratchet brace, which is rotated by a pawl d, pressed out by a light spring and abutting, during its working stroke, against a shouldered recess f<1>, is removably secured, being provided with a peripheral groove in which is normally urged by a spring a crescent-shaped plate k, which may be fixed to or formed in one with the pawl and which is also partially embedded in a similar groove b<1> in the holder. The pawl is retained by a pin i passing through the holder b and engaging a recess in the stem.
Patent GB-190511153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sieves or Purifiers for Flour or Meal or similar Granular Substances
Inventor: ROBINSON CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1905-05-29
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 11,153. Robinson, C. J., and Backhouse, J. May 29. D u s t - collectors.-Relates to machines for purifying middlings and the like by means of a current of air directed through the material passing over an inclined vibrating s i e v e. The machine also comprises means for depositing and removing the light particles carried away by the current of air. Fig. 2 shows the machine in cross-section. The vibrating sieve 1 is mounted and driven in the usual way, and is fitted with depositing- surfaces 7 at each side and with deflecting-plates 4, of the cross-section shown, over the sifting- surface 2. A horizontal division 14 with a central opening 15 is placed over the sieve. The width of the opening 15 is regulated by means of adjustable hinged shutters 16. A baffle 19 is placed over the opening 15. The air current passes from the opening 15 to the inlet 20 of the fan 6, which directs the current through a passage 21 into a dust-separator, which is preferably of the centrifugal kind and is built into the machine. A modified form of machine is described which is adapted for use with coarser materials, and in which a more intense air current can be employed. The sieve is divided into two portions placed in line tail to tail. A separate feed-shoot is provided for each portion, but the dust from both portions is discharged into a common shoot. An adjustable dead-plate may be placed over a portion of the sieve to break the air current and allow small particles to pass through. The air currents pass to a centrifugal dust-collector through which they are drawn by a fan situated at the outlet. If desired, the portions of the sieve may be placed head to head instead of tail to tail, and the other parts of the machine correspondingly re-arranged.
Patent GB-190512463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Setting Fuses.
Inventor: BARLOW HILARO WILLIAM WELLESLE
Filed: 1905-06-15
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 12,463. Barlow, Sir H. W. W., and Charlesworth, W. June 15. Fuses for projectiles. -Relates to keys for setting time fuses. The setting-ring d carries a spring stop m with a transverse grooved m<1> in the path of a lug on the driving-ring a, which is rotated by gear - wheels b and the handle c. The ranges are marked on a plate f, provided with a clamping-device i, and a feather which engages a slot p in the body of the fuse. Corrections for variations in the rate of burning of the fuse composition are made by a ring g rotated by a worm gear g'. Normally, the ring d is locked to the ring g by a bolt n, but when the fuse is placed in the setter the feather engages the slot p, and a spring catch is pressed inwards, carrying with it the stop m and thereby interposing a barrier in the path of the lug on the ring a and unlocking the rings d, g. The ring d is then rotated by the ring a into such a position that the catch enters a slot q<1> in the movable time-ring q of the fuse, so that further rotation of the rings effects the setting of the fuse, which is completed when the stops m, n again come into alinement. In this position, the rings d, g are again locked, and the groove m<1> permits the free rotation of the ring a.
Patent GB-190512778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Unloaders for Air Compressors
Filed: 1905-06-20
Granted: 1906-06-20
Abstract: 12,778. Lake, H. H., [Ingersoll - Sergeant Drill Co.]. June 20. Switches.-Relates to an electric unloader for electrically-actuated air-compressors, which unloads on starting, and throws the load on again when the motor and compressor reach a predetermined speed. In the application to a two-stage compressor with intercooler, a slide valve 1, Figs. 1 and 2 works over ports x, y, z, v leading respectively to the highpressure discharge valves, the exhaust or atmosphere, the low-pressure discharge valves, and the intercooler, the valve 1 being shown in the normal position occupied when the compressor is working. The unloading is effected by energizing a solenoid 6 to raise an auxiliary sl ide valve 4 against the action of an adjustable spring 13, whereby fluid pressure admitted by a port A causes the valve 1 to be moved to the left, so that both the high and the low pressure cylinders are opened to the atmosphere. The solenoid 6 forms part of the resistance of the motorstarting rheostat 29, Fig. 4. Let it be assumed that the compressor has stopped at a predetermined maximum receiver pressure. As the pressure falls, a pivoted finger 17 engages a contact 15, thereby short-circuiting a solenoid 33, and causing a solenoid 32, to make a contact 39-40. A circuit is thus completed through the controlling-coil 35 of the motor-circuit switch 34, the holding-magnet 30 for the rheostat 28, and the coil 26 of a magnetic clutch 19. The main current then passing through the motor circuit energizes the unloading-solenoid 6, while the motor operates, through worm-gearing 21, the magnetic clutch 19, to raise a link 27 and thereby cut out resistance in the rheostat. Before the rheostat arm 28 is engaged by the holding- magnet 30, the unloading-solenoid is de-energized and the load is thrown on to the compressor. When the predetermined maximum pressure is again reached, the finger 17 engages the contact 16, the solenoid 32 is short-circuited, the contact 39-40 broken, the switch 34 opened, and the motor is stopped, the rheostat arm 28 falling to its normal position.
Patent GB-190513529-A (GB)
Title: Improved Stop-motion Mechanism for Doubling, Winding, Twisting and like Machines used in the Production of Yarns or Threads of Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: TURNER THOMAS
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 13,529. Turner, T. Jaly 1. Stop-motions for doubling, winding, twisting, &c. machines. The pivoted detector lever c, Fig. 1, bearing on the yarn. has a screwed extension c<1> provided with an adjustable weight e, and is connected by a link w to a frame b pivoted at b<1> and carrying the upper roller a and an arm g. The yarn passes from the trough B partially round the upper roller a, round the guide m, between the rollers again, and over the guide on the lever c to the spindle. When the yarn breaks, the lever c tilts and turns the frame b so as to separate the rollers, and the arm g grips the broken thread against the roller a. In one modification, the yarn passes under the lower roller, between the rollers, and over the top roller, and the arm g is arranged to grip the yarn against the beam h when the frame b tilts on thread breakage. In another modification, the arm g<1>, Fig. 9, is hinged to an independent pivoted arm p held against the action of a spring q by a hooked arm r on a pivoted block s carrying a detector wire t, which is normally supported by the yarn. A broken yarn allows the wire to fall into the path of a wiper v, which disengages the hooked rod r, and the spring q then advances the arm p to force the arm g between the rollers. The lever c then tilts as before to separate the rollers.
Patent GB-190513586-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Supplying Current to Branch Stations of Telephone Exchanges.
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 13,586. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. July 1. Telephone systems.-In a central-battery system consisting of a main exchange supplying the current and a branch exchange with subscribers, the current is supplied to the branch exchange and to the subscribers by separate circuits. A diagram of the circuits is shown in Fig. 2. The branch exchange A receives current from the battery B at the main exchange, by the wire a through the choking-coil d<1>, with earth return through the coil d<4>. The speaking circuit at the main station is formed by connecting across the wires a, b. The wire b is provided with polariza tion cells p<1>, p<2> which prevent the passage of continuous current, but do not interfere with rapidly alternating current. Two subscribers C, D of the branch exchange A are indicated. These sets obtain current from the battery B through the choking-coils d', d<3> and wire b, with earth return through coil d<5>. These subscribers can only communicate with the main exchange or with each other through the branch exchange A. If the main exchange desires to communicate with the exchange A, the operator at the former inserts a plug in a jack F and actuates the alarm at A, and when the receiver is removed from the hook at A the talking circuit is complete, the microphone current being supplied by the wire a as previously described. If a connexion is required with one of the subscribers' stations C, the operator at A, having been called, is informed of the connexion desired. She thereupon inserts the plug K in the jack J and the plug L in the jack of the desired station (shown in diagram), and then actuates the call signal. When the receiver at the latter station is removed from the hook, the talking circuit is complete through the plugs L, K, while the subscribers'-station microphone receives current through the choking-coil d<3> independently of the branch exchange A. Two subscribers' stations C, D may be connected in a similar manner by the use of the plugs L, K, each receiving its current as described above.
Patent GB-190515429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Bottles, Jugs, Jars and other Receptacles for Liquid and Semi-liquid Substances.
Inventor: FIELD JOHN ALAN FRANCIS
Filed: 1905-07-27
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 15,429. Field, J. A. F. July 27. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Jugs.-Rings or bands of absorbent material such as rag or wool pulp prepared as in paper manufacture are placed around bottles, jars, jugs, &c. to retain drip. The rings are preferably held in position by an adhesive such as is used on postage stamps. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 5936, A.D. 1892, and No. 12,390, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Stoppering &c.].]
Patent GB-190517267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Sulphate of Ammonia
Inventor: LANGLANDS SAMUEL HENRY BENNETT
Filed: 1905-08-26
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 1 7 , 2 6 7 . Langlands, S. H. B., and O'Connor, H. Aug. 26. Ammonium sulphate.-The saturator and draining- tray used in the manufacture of ammonium s u l - phate are made of china, porcelain, earthenware, clay, or fire-clay, glazed or coated with a vitreous or porcelain enamel, or they may be made of glass. Any joints or bolts are made of lead or other acid - resisting material. Fig. 1 shows a suitable form of saturators ; the body A and cover B are connected by joints C, D and bolts E ; the pipe G is made with a joint H.
Patent GB-190519372-A (GB)
Title: Electrically Operated Electro-magnetic Valves.
Inventor: NORTHCOTT WALTER CLIFFORD
Filed: 1905-09-25
Granted: 1906-09-25
Abstract: 19,372. Northcott, W. C., Townsend. E. C., and Hoegerstaedt, E. C. Sept: 25. Valve and valve-gear.Valves are constructed of soft iron or with soft-iron spindles and actuated directly by the solenoidal attraction of electromagnetic coils, the seat or valve chamber being also magnetized in most cases. Various examples are given. Fig. 1 shows a valve which is kept closed against the fluid pressure by a single coil. Fig. 2 shows a method of using two coils B, D. The coil D is constantly excited, and the valve is opened and closed when the coil B acts in opposition to or in conjunction with the coil D. In the arrangement shown in Figs., 3 and 4, the coil B<1> closes the valve and B opens it. The valve chamber in Fig. 4 is made of magnetic material wholly or partly lined with a non-magnetic substance.
Patent GB-190519934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Candle Sticks or Holders.
Inventor: RUDD WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1905-10-03
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 19,934. Rudd, W. G. Oct. 3. Candlesticks; candle holders.-The socket consists of two ears a, b, one b of which has a false bottom b<1> and is pivoted, so that the end portion of the candle can be readily ejected. The ear b is held in its closed position by a spring snap device. In a modification, the two ears telescope into an outer tube d, Fig. 8, no springs in this case being necessary.
Patent GB-190522349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Starting and Driving Mechanism suitable for use with Gas Engines, Electro-motors and other Engines.
Inventor: BAXTER CHARLES
Filed: 1905-11-01
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 22,349. Baxter, C. Nov. 1. Gas and like engines, gearing for. The gearing enables a prime-mover such as a gas engine or electric motor to be relieved at starting of its load, which can be applied gradually, and is suitable for windlasses and other hauling - mechanism and steering-gear. It comprises a wheel f gearing with a pinion g on the main-driven shaft h and carrying on its spokes d two bevel pinions b which gear with wheels a loose on the shaft c and attached to spur-wheels i, which gear with pinions k driven by the motors. In a modification a train of spur-wheels takes the place of the bevel train. When the gearing is used with two motors running in opposite directions, they may be started at the same speed without imparting motion to the shaft h, which is provided with a brake, but any varia. tion in the speed of the motors causes the shaft h to turn one way or the other. When both motors run in the same direction, one is connected to its pinion by a friction clutch but is disconnected at starting. One gas engine may have a shifting crank so that it may run in either direction. With a single motor, a brake pulley is substituted for the disused wheel i and the brake is applied gradually as that on the shaft h is released. The wheels a, i may be connected by springs to avoid shocks. Specifications No. 12,877, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.], No. 13,646, A.D. 1899; [Abridgment Class Dynamo-electric generators, &c.], and No. 17,170, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-190525661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shirts.
Inventor: DEACON JOYCE MARY
Filed: 1905-12-09
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 25,661. Deacon, J. M. Dec. 9. Shirt fronts; suspenders for articles of dress.- Shirts of the type in which the edges of the front are separate from the shirt are provided with tabs for attachment to trouser buttons so that the fronts are pulled down. The front a, Fig. 1, is stitched to the body'of the shirt so that the sides an bottom are detached, the bottom being shown turned up. Any convenient number of tabs b, buttoned to the trouser buttons, serve to pull the front down. In a modification, a shirt is provided with tabs e, Fig. 2, which pull the shirt down and at the same time function as trouser suspenders. Elastic links are buttoned on to the tabs and the trouser buttons, as shown. Similar short tabs and elastic links may be substituted for the tabs b, Fig. 1. The tabs e may be strengthened by means of bands passing over the shoulders. In another modification of the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the front is not detached from the body down the sides but a pleat forms a recess in which the brace straps can rest.
Patent GB-190601624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Windows and Fastenings therefor.
Inventor: DAUM CARL
Filed: 1906-01-22
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 1624. Daum, C. Jan. 22. Casement fasteners.-In a window fastening of the type in which the casements c rest on movable wooden rods, these rods a are given an oval shape, so that, when they are turned into the flat position, by any suitable means, the casements are lowered to engage the hinges d. When they are raised, pins e engage holes in the top of the window frame.