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Patent GB-190502629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Gearing.
Inventor: SHAW CHARLES
Filed: 1905-02-09
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 2629. Shaw, C., Shaw, H., and Shaw, A. Feb. 9. Motor road vehicles.-In variable-speed gearing for motor-cars, motor-cycles, &c., either of two toothed wheels is clutched to its shaft by an expanding ring-clutch operated by a sliding wedge on the shaft. A driving-wheel s, Fig. 3, is secured to a sleeve ex carrying a pinion e, which may be secured to the shaft a by a clutch l, or may drive the shaft through pinions g, f, d and a clutch k. In each of the clutches are half-rings m, n, Fig. 8, pivoted to a boss p keyed to the shaft, a wedge q, under which rests a wedge v secured to a sliding sleeve c, fitting between the loose ends of the rings. The sleeve c is moved in either direction to put the clutches in operation by a crank-pin u, secured to a shaft u<1> and bearing between rods r carrying a projection r' bearing on the sleeve.
Patent GB-190507128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting and Tilting Platforms.
Inventor: BERNDT FRANZ
Filed: 1905-04-04
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 7128. Berndt, F., and Frank, A. April 4. Tipping apparatus.-In a staith or like structure for lifting and discharging railway vehicles in which the lifting and tilting operations are performed on one platform only, two independent winding-devices are employed, one of which effects the tilting operation after the other has been thrown out of gear, one end of the platform being caught by levers forming a tipping axis. The platform a is raised in the framework b to the tipping level c by hoisting-drums h<1>, h<2> driven conjointly by two electric motors. The platform is provided with guide-pieces e sliding on the front guides d and provided with pins e<1> which form the tipping axis. The rear end of the platform has rollers g running on the guides d'. These guides are curved at the upper end as shown in Fig. 1. When the platform reaches the stage c, levers i actuated by a rod are thrown out to support the pins e', and the motor operating the drum h<1> is thrown out of action, the winding- gear h<2> only continuing to work. The platform is thus brought into an inclined position. The rear end of the platform may be supported at the level c, if desired, by wedges.
Patent GB-190514849-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Dyeing Textile Fabrics and the like in Graduated Depths of Shade or Tone.
Filed: 1905-07-19
Abstract: 14,849. Rheinische Webstuhl und Appreturmaschinenfabrik Ges. Jan. 6, [date applied.for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Dyeing. - Smooth or pile fabrics, or the like, of any material, such as siik half silk, or wool, are dyed in graduated shades o f colour o r colours, usually across the width, by lowering the stretched fabric, suspended at one edge by hooks or the like, into the bath at a uniform rate. Or the fabric may be stationary, and the bath be lifted and lowered. Variations of graduation in shades of one or two different colours may be effected by suitably folding the fabric. In the latter case, first one edge is dyed and then the other in a second bath. Various arrangements may be used for carrying out the process, the dipping being effected in the example shown by the hydraulic crane 12. A three-way cock, provided with a lever and scale, allows the dipping of the fabric 2 in the tub 14 to proceed at a suitable uniform rate, and, when the fabric has been long enough immersed, it can be raised quickly or otherwise. The fabric 2 is suspended, in a spiral or zigzag path, from hooks 3 attached to a plate 4, and is stretched by the plate 6, which may or may not be connected with the plate 4 by a rod 7. After dyeing, the fabric is moved along the rail 9, by means of the roller 8, on to the similar rail of a second hydraulic crane, to be dipped in the acid bath. Similarly, the fabric may be immersed in a washing-bath. It is finally removed to a drying-chamber.
Patent GB-190518305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Fittings
Inventor: BLAKEY JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-09-11
Granted: 1906-09-11
Abstract: 18,305. Blakey, J. W. Sept. 11. Incandescent gas lumps.-The flue or the burner fitting, or both, are counterbalanced, so that they may be readily adjusted to reguiate the draught. In one arrangement, the burner fittiog H, Fig. 2, is counterbalanced by a weight I connected thereto by chains passing over pulleys B on the flue D. In a modification, the weight I is replaced by the lower telescopic part C, Fig. 1, of the flue formed in some cases with a shade or reflector E. Fig. 3 shows the flue C counterbalanced by a weight J.
Patent GB-190521405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers.
Inventor: BOWMER JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-10-21
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 21,405. Bowmer, J. J. Oct. 21. Producers.-Relates to the fire-grate arrangements of gas-producers. A box casting 6 of the form shown is built into the producer wall with its front plate dipping into a water seal 3. The inner side extends to within a short distance of the top of the fire-grate 2. Ash and clinker are removed by an L-shaped pricker, which is passed through the water seal and between the bars of the grate, drawing the ash and clinker under the back-plate of the casting 7 into the water seal 3. To facilitate this, the front ends 9 of the bars of the grate are preferably left unconnected, as shown in Fig. 3. The water seal may be replaced by a door.
Patent GB-190524945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Domestic Fire Grates.
Inventor: CAREY ROBERT FALKLAND
Filed: 1905-12-01
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 24,945. Carey, R. F. Dec. 1. Burners, applications of. - Relates to that class of fire - lighting gas burners formed from hollow fire-bars or of tubes temporarily applied to the grate, and consists in the case of the hollow bars, shown in Fig. 1, in forming the burner apertures B on the undersides of the bars A. The gas is supplied by a pipe E and passage C'. Fig. 3 shows a burner consisting of three tubes A, for use in ordinary grates; the tubes A are attached to the bars A' by clamps consisting of hooks F, Fig. 6, and curved arms H adjusted by nuts G.
Patent GB-190525722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Holders or Receptacles for Matchboxes and other Goods.
Inventor: DEMELIUS EDUARD
Filed: 1905-12-11
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 25,722. Demelius, E. Jan. 16, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Advertising.- Holders or receptacles for matchboxes &c. are so made that the goods can only be freed piece by piece by tearing off paper strips, which are available for advertising or other suitable purposes. The goods are placed in an elongated box a, the front side of which is composed of slips of paper, as shown. The receptacle can have a hook or folding legs, and can serve as a wrapper when the upper strip is secured. The strips can also be arranged in book shape.
Patent GB-190526434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fuse Heads for Electric Blasting.
Inventor: RENDER FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-12-19
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 26,434. Render, F. Dec 19. Blasting-fuses.-The wires C of an electric fuse are passed through separate holes a<1> in the head A, and are secured as described in Specification No. 15,222, A.D. 1905.
Patent GB-190526585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to rotary Washing Machines.
Inventor: STITZEL HUGO
Filed: 1905-12-20
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 26,585. Stitzel, H. Dec. 20. Washing-machines.-The inner rotary receptacle of the machine is, in the main, smooth and imperforate, but at intervals the sides are bent inwards to form longitudinal perforated ribs b. These ribs are backed by plates g and receive washing- liquid from the hollow spindles d through hollow spokes e at the drum head. The water passes out through sieves i resting against circular supports or rods k on the drum head and through a drain cock. One of the hollow spokes is dispensed with to make room for the cover f of the inner vessel. The clothes may be previously boiled or lixiviated.
Patent GB-190607876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Discharging Open-hearth and like Furnaces.
Filed: 1906-04-02
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 7876. Bagley, P. C., and South Durham Steel and Iron Co. April 2. Melting-furnaces; discharging.- Instead of tapping the molten metal from open-hearth and like furnaces into a single trough and using only one ladle, the trough a is provided with two or more branches a<1>, a<2>, which may in turn be provided with other branches, so that two or more ladles may be used. The trough a is raised at the part a<3>, Fig. 4, where it diverges into the double trough so as to prevent the metal from splashing. For running off the slag when the flow of metal has finished, the trough is provided with an opening f normally closed by a plug and a removable cover g.
Patent GB-190613621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tan Pits or Apparatus for Tanning Leather.
Inventor: CARTER JAMES
Filed: 1906-06-14
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 13,621. Carter, J. June 14. Hooks for suspending butts in tan pits are formed cross or twisted as shown in Fig. 8.
Patent GB-190615884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Molding Concrete Stuctures.
Inventor: STIELER CARL
Filed: 1906-07-13
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 15,884. Stieler, C. July 19, 1905, [(late applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Columns; reinforced concrete. - Apparatus for casting concrete columns, pillars, smoke stacks, &c. in situ consists of outer and inner shells 3, 4, Fig. 1, the outer shell being slightly contracted when in place, and the inner shell expanded, so that they will readily become detached from the cast. The outer shell is contracted by means of cams 17, 18, Fig. 2, bearing on a flange 14 and pivoted to bolts 11, 12 which pass through the flange. The cams are operated by a lever 20 and link 19. Springs 21, 22 assist the expansion when the cams are released, the space between the edges being closed by a plate 30. The inner shell is expanded by means of a tapered board 57, Fig. 5, which is driven between angle-irons 55, 56, shown also in Fig. 9 ; the space between the edges is closed by a plate 60 and strengthening-pieces 61, 62. The shells are supported by rods 37, 50, Fig. 1, connected to arms 36, Fig. 7, pivoted to a lower ring 32 and carrying shoes 33 which are pressed by springs 40 against the finished concrete. The inner shell may be omitted.
Patent GB-190618408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Insulators for High Tension Conductors.
Inventor: SEMENZA GUIDO
Filed: 1906-08-16
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 1 8 , 4 0 8 . Lake, H. H., [Semenza, G.]. Aug. 16. Conductors, supports or holders for. -Insulators for high-tension conductors are provided with a cap 1 to protect from rain the surface of the insulator proper, which may be made in one or more parts. The parts of the cap vertically above the conductor 7 are shaped to form gutters 3, the remaining parts of the edges being formed with sharp edges to facilitate the dripping of water. The cap and the insulator may be connected, as shown, by a screwjoint, or in any other convenient way, and the conductor 7 may be secured to the side of the insulator, or may be placed in a channel made in the top.
Patent GB-190620599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Knitting Machines
Inventor: WILDT HERMAN
Filed: 1906-09-17
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 20,599. Wildt, H. Sept. 17. Knitting-machines.-In thread-changing mechanism for striping and patterning, telescopic threadcarriers 1 are pivoted at 5 to a stand attached to the latch-guard, while reduced portions 11 of the carriers pass through a slotted slide, the slot being of such a shape that one carrier is up and out of action while the other is down and feeding thread to the needles. The slide 10 is reciprocated by a connecting-rod 13, crank 14, and gear-wheels 18,19 carrying crank-arms 17, 23. These last are situated in different planes, and are operated by the automatic lifting of a sliding plunger to different heights. Where a carrier is raised by the movement of the slide 10, a pin 9 traverses an oblique slot in an upstanding plate 7, the forward end of the carrier being thus projected to draw the thread not required to the back of the needles.
Patent GB-190622132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Cells
Inventor: GERSABECK EMIL
Filed: 1906-10-06
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 22,132. Gersabeck, E. Oct. 6. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Primary batteries.-Relates to the construction of zinc-carbon cells of the kind described in Specification No. 28,820, A.D. 1902. The carbon b, Fig. 2, is hollow and provided with a pipe d for admission of carbonic acid gas under pressure to its interior for depolarizing. On either side of the carbon are the zincs c<1>, c<2>. The carbon surface facing the zincs may be vertically ribbed, and the parts not directly facing the zincs are provided with an insulating-coating f<1>. The zincs are made with perforations e, and the further sides of the zincs and also the edges and inner edges of the perforations are covered with an insulating wax coating f<2>. The electrodes are completely immersed in the electrolyte, and insulated strips g serve as connexions to the zincs. Figs. 4 and 6 show constructions suitable for use in motor-cars. As shown in Fig. 4, two thin and preferably ribbed carbon plates b', b<2> are clamped on an insulating- frame m by means of screwed-on side frames n', n<2>; grooves o are formed in the frame m into which, after the carbons are in position, white metal is poured to act as conductor to the carbon. The zincs c<1>, c<2> are supported by the side frames n', n<2>, and carbonic acid gas is introduced under pressure into the space between the carbon plates. As shown in Fig. 6, the carbons b<1>, b<2> are clamped between frames n', n<2>, and between them is a metal strip p serving as conductor, and a packing. strip q of rubber or like material. The zincs c<1>, c<2> are clamped on the outside of the frames n', n<2> by bolts r and insulating-rings s.
Patent GB-190623260-A (GB)
Title: Machinery for the Manufacture of Zig-zag Wire for the Meshwork of Mattresses, Bedstead Bottoms and the like.
Inventor: GOOLD LEWIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-20
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 23,260. Goold, L. W., [Sleeper, F. H., and Hopkinson, R. O.], Oct. 20. Spring fabrics.-Wire is bent in an automatic machine into looped zigzag form for the manufacture of meshwork of the "Dominion" type for mattresses &c. Drums A at adjustable distances apart are carried on a rotating shaft a<1>, and spring- controlled pins, round which the wire is bent, are carried in the drums and made to project at the desired point by means of a cam. The bending-arm D, over which the wire is fed, is operated by a pinion d<3>, Fig. 3, oscillated by a rack d<4> reciprocated by connecting-rod F, Fig. 1, operated from the main shaft E of the machine. The wire passes over pulleys d<5>, d<6>, and pulleys d<7> are provided to act as tensioning means. The completed wire is wound on a swift H.
Patent GB-190624045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Machine for Fattening or Cramming Poultry and the like.
Inventor: BATH SIDNEY HERBERT
Filed: 1906-10-29
Granted: 1907-11-29
Abstract: 24,045. Bath, S. H. Oct. 29. Pistons, pump. A piston H, used in a machine for cramming poultry and the like, is formed preferably of leather, with two apertures H'and an adjustable valvepiece J, and is worked through the rod G and spring Q from a treadle on the lower part of the stand of the machine.
Patent GB-190629227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Arrangement of Studs, Solitaires, or the like Buttons.
Inventor: MORTON THOMAS
Filed: 1906-12-22
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 29,227. Morton, T., and Patterson, W. E. Dec. 22. Studs and solitaires.- In a two-part stud, the front piece is formed with a central pillar 16 having a bulbous head 17 held by spring locking-catches 14 in the back part. A tubular piece 19 having bevelled ends 20 surrounds the pillar 16, and passes through the top 24 of the pillar and the head 21 of the stud to act as a push piece for unlocking the catches when the parts of the stud are to be separated. A portion of the tube 19 is cut away at the top and turned over to present a finished end 22.
Patent GB-190702050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw or Helical Gearing.
Inventor: GUTMANN OTTO
Filed: 1907-01-26
Granted: 1908-01-25
Abstract: 2050. Gutmann, O. Jan. 26. Toothed gearing. -Relates to gearing with helical, angular teeth suitable for electric cars, direct power transmission from electric motors, &c. The angularlytoothed wheel may be made in two halves a, b, bolted together, and gears with a double worm f. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 101, A.D. 1872, No. 1324, A.D. 1877, and No. 28,504, A.D. 1903.]
Patent GB-190703689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for the Manufacture or Production of Gas.
Inventor: TULLY CORNELIUS BRITTIFFEE
Filed: 1907-02-14
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 3689. Tully, C. B. Feb. 14. P ro d u c e rs.- TuyÞres or nozzles for introducing tar or like heavy hydrocarbon into a gas - producer are covered or protected by internal arches which, by acting as baffles for the superincumbent fuel, form localized spaces s into which the tar can be sprayed. For this purpose, a series of apertures b are formed in the shell a and are fitted with frames d, the upper and semicylindrical parts d<2> of which form the arches e<1> and may be separate from the rest of the frames. Each tuyere f is carried by a plate or door, bolted or hinged to the upper part of the frame and capable of removal bodily. The lower part of each frame is provided with one or more vertical slots for stoking or inspection purposes ; these slots are also closed by a movable door or cover.
Patent GB-190706485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Breech Mechanism of Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1907-03-18
Granted: 1908-03-18
Abstract: 6485. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. March 18. Ordnance breech mechanism.-Relates to breech mechanism of the kind in which the breech screw C, Fig. 1, is mounted in a hinged carrier B, and in which the operating-mechanism is capable of being operated alternatively by hand or by power, as set out in Specification No. 13,108, A.D. 1906. According to this invention, the lower end of the pin D, Figs. 1 and 2, has a worm-wheel d<1> engaging a worm g' mounted on a transverse shaft G provided with a movable clutch piece g by means of which either the hand-wheel G<1> for manual operation, or the bevel-wheel h' for operation by power, can be clutched to the shaft. The bevel-wheel h<1> gears with a wheel h on the power shaft H. The rotation of the pin D is transmitted to the breech screw through gearing d, c, c<2> and a crank c<3> and slotted arm E, and a cam-groove engages a pin f on the sliding link F connected with the lock frame f<1> which works in the box slide f<2>. Ball bearings i<1>, i<2>, i<3> are preferably provided as shown. The movable part g of the clutch has projections g<2>, g<3> to engage respectively with corresponding recesses in the bevel-wheel h<1> or with the recesses g' in the hand-wheel G<1>, and it is threaded internally to receive the screwed boss of the clutch-operating wheel J, which is rotatably mounted on a reduced part of the shaft G concentric with the hand-wheel G. The end of a spring catch i<2> engages with one or other of the recesses g<6>, g<7> to lock the clutch in either operative position. An automatic spring catch g8 locks the hand-wheel G<1> to the casing a when the clutch is in position for power operation, and is disengaged, for hand operation, by the movable clutch part engaging an inclined nose g<9> on the catch. A friction or slip clutch is also fitted to the power shaft for regulating the stresses arising in the working of the mechanism.
Patent GB-190706494-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Machine for Weighing Tea, Flour and such like Substances.
Inventor: WHITEHORN THOMAS
Filed: 1907-03-18
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 6494. Whitehorn, T. March 18. Automatic-feed weighers; electric weighing - apparatus ; feeding - devices. -The tea, flour, &c. to be weighed is fed from a hopper containing stirring- devices 6, 7, 8, Fig. 1, the feed being first reduced by a grid 9 and then finally shut off by gates 21. A poiseweight 41 slides on an arm 40. On the first sinking of the receptacle 19, contact is broken at 17 to de-energize an electro-magnet 12, Figs. 1 and 3, and allow the grid 9 to close under spring action. A slight check is given to the balance arm by a projection thereon striking a stop 43, which is soon afterwards removed from its path by the tilting of the pivoted casing 51 containing a ball 50, which runs along the casing and falls partly through a hole, thereby depressing a spring contact 48, energizing an electromagnet 46, and withdrawing the spring stop 43. One end of the casing 51 is beneath the end of an overbalanced lever 33, pivoted at 34 and acted on by a projection 36 on the balance arm. The removal of the stop 43 allows the balance arm to rise higher and to make contact at 32, whereby an electro-magnet 30 is energized and attracts the weighted armature 29. The armature is connected to a pivoted catch 27 which is freed from a spring block 24, whereupon the block forces together the hinged doors 21 and the feed is stopped. The spring block 24 is reset by the arm 37 on the beam. Discharging-devices.-The sinking of the receptacle 19 frees the door 38 by the engagement of the weighted catch 54 with a stop 57. A spring stop 60 shuts the door again as the receptacle rises.
Patent GB-190712504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Indicating the Level of Liquids.
Inventor: SIMMANCE JOHN FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-05-30
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 12,504. Simmance, J. F., and Abady, J. May 30. Ligitid-level indicators.-Relates to apparatus for indicating to an enlarged or reduced scale the movements of liquid levels. Two rods R, Fig. 1, of uniform but different crosssectional areas are suspended from a lever or pulley P and dip into the liquid under observation. A scale S attached to one of the rods indicates the level. The rods may be of the same cross-sectional areas and suspended from pulleys or arms of different leverage. In another form of apparatus, two rods R, Fig. 4, dipping into the liquid under observation are rigidly connected to a rod or float R<2> dippling into a secondary liquid. For indicating the differences of levels between two adjacent liquids, a set of apparatus similar to that shown in Fig. 1 is suspended above each of the liquids, the sets being connected so as to give a differential reading. This may be done by rigidly mounting the pulley P of each of the sets upon a shaft A, Fig. 5. In another form of apparatus for indicating differences of liquid levels, two rods of equal cross-sectional area are suspended from a single pulley P, Fig. 6. Cams A carrying weights W may be attached to the pulley. The rods may, however, be suspended from two involute cams mounted on a single shaft.
Patent GB-190712533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Closures for Bottles, Jars and other Receptacles.
Inventor: HOWLAND CHARLES EDWIN
Filed: 1907-05-30
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 12,533. Howland, C. E. May 30. Capsule closures and the like.-The depending flange of a metal cap A, Fig. 2, is grooved internally at l, but without weakening, and a small portion i below the groove is removed. The cap A having been provided with a washer C and placed on the bottle neck B, the edge f is turned under, as usual. The cap may be removed by tearing away the strip below the groove l, commencing at either side of the space i. To prevent the ends from being bent out accidentally in packing &c., hemispherical projections b are stamped up on each side of the space i. The lower edge may be crimped under the beading of the neck instead of merely being turned under as shown. In a modification, the lower part of the flange is strengthened by a depression e, Fig. 8. The form shown in Fig. 7 is provided with two grooves l, l<2>, and, on the middle part being torn away, the lower edge f remains on the neck