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Patent GB-190501253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Bumpers or Buffers for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: WHALLEY JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1905-01-23
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 1253. Whalley, J. J. Jan. 23. Looms, checking shuttles and pickers in.-For making buffers, strips 1 of buffalo hide, leather, or other suitable material are bent into the form shown in Fig. 1, and a piece 5, Figs. 1 and 2, is doubled on itself to form a T-piece, the end of which can be fastened in a slit in the check strap. A buffer made from one piece is shown in Fig. 4. The strip at 2 is turned up at an angle and again where it is folded back to connect the T-pieces.
Patent GB-190505108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Separation of Solids from Liquids.
Inventor: CROSFIELD JOSEPH JOHN
Filed: 1905-03-11
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 5108. Crosfield, J. J., and Markel, K. E. March 11. Settling.-An apparatus for separating solids from liquids consists of a conical vessel a, having a cylindrical top, and containing a partition f forming a spiral compartment g open at the bottom. A series of baffle-plates h is fitted at the top of this compartment so that the liquid to be separated from the solid matter flows, from an inlet b, alternately over and under the baffles ; the solid matter, striking against the baffles, drops on to the conical part of the vessel and slides down to an outlet d. In a modification, circular partitions may be used, forming a series of concentric compartments, cross partitions being provided to cause the mixture to flow from one compartment to another with or without changing the direction of flow ; or the partitions may form semicircular concentric compartments, each having a separate inlet and outlet, the liquid passing from the outlets to a delivery canal.
Patent GB-190509830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Double Acting Steam Engine and like Air Pumps.
Inventor: JOHNSTON ANDREW WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-05-10
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 9830. Johnston, A. W. May 10. Piston pumps.-Steam-engine air-pumps are constructed in such a manner that no air can pass into the water end of the pump and that the pressure in the water-delivery chamber shall be lower than atmospheric pressure. Fig. 1 shows one form of the air pump, which is of the valveless type, the upper surface of the plunger C pumping air and the lower surface water. As the plunger descends, a vacuum is formed above it into which the air rushes from the passage P as soon as it passes the ports F, while, simultaneously, water is being forced through the delivery valves J into the delivery pipe K. The lower portion of the plunger and the water suction ports D are so arranged that, when the plunger is at the top of its stroke, any air which may find its way below the plunger can escape freely, while the barrel itself is constructed with a sufficiently large clearance volume to ensure that the pressure within the water-pump barrel shall never fall below that in the condenser, the water entering solely by gravitation. Consequently, no air can ever pass into the water pump, and the delivery pipe K can therefore be arranged vertically downwards, thus increasing the efficiency of the pump. The air-pump is placed at a lower level than the condenser in order that there may be a head of water in the suction pipe G. Fig. 2 shows another form of pump working on similar principles but arranged for removing air and water from a surface condenser.
Patent GB-190510247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Rolling Screw Nut-blanks.
Inventor: ANDERSON THOMAS MILLS
Filed: 1905-05-16
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 10,247. Anderson, T. M., and Wormald, R. May 16. Rolling; shearing ; punching.-In a machine of the kind described in Specification No. 18,395, A.D. 1904, for rolling bars into nut blanks, the serrating or indenting rolls b, instead of the compressing and punching rolls c, are geared together at e and driven from the main shaft, the rolls c being driven by means of the projections and recesses q, n. One roll b may dip into a cooling-fluid.
Patent GB-190511340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Balancing the Moving Parts of Engines.
Filed: 1905-05-30
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 11,340. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., and Wilson, W. G. May 30. Balancing moving parts.-The moving parts of steam, explosion, and other engines are balanced by attaching a weight e to the connecting rod b so that the centre of gravity of the piston, connecting- rod, and weight is at the crank - pin centre. In single-cylinder engines, a weight f is attached to the crank so t h a the centre of gravity of the moving parts is at the crank - shaft centre. In multiple-cylinder engines the weight f may be varied to allow the cranks to balance each other.
Patent GB-190512045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Time Recorders applicable for Checking Workmen and the like
Inventor: HAWLEY WILLIAM DEAN
Filed: 1905-06-08
Granted: 1906-09-08
Abstract: 12,045. Hawley, W. D. March 2, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Clocks combined with tell-tales; chronographs.- In a time-recorder for checking workmen, shown in front elevation in Fig. 2, the records are made upon sheets having two surfaces 25, 26 of contrasting colours, the upper surface being cut away by markers actuated by keys 118. The markers are supported on a supplemental frame 97, Fig. 2, which is movably supported on the main frame and movable relatively to the record-cylinder, while the actuating-keys 118 move in guides in the supplemental frame 97 beneath the pivoted ends of the markers. The sheet is clamped by levers 27 and elastic pieces 30 to the record-cylinder 24 shown in Fig. 8. There are two record-cylinders in the machine, both being driven by the spring 34, Fig. 5, which is connected to the barrel 43 and to the rotary winding-sleeve 44, which is advanced step by step by ratchet mechanism. Overwinding of the spring 34 is prevented by two gear-wheels, one having a long tooth and the other a shallow space. The spring 34 is also the spring for the time-movement. The movement of the clock and of the record-cylinders may be synchronized by means shown in Figs. 23 and 25, comprising the hour cam 63, the pivoted lever 65, the stop-arm 66 movable with the lever 65 and engaging one of the gears 60, the armature 67 fixed to the lever 65, and the electro-magnet 68, which is energized by the master-clock. The connexion between the recordcylinder and its shaft comprises the radial arm 37, which carries a pin 38 to engage with the hole 40 in the head 39 within the cylinder. The recordcylinders are moved axially after each rotation by the cams 69, 70, and means for advancing the cams 70 step by step and the record cylinders may be moved sufficiently far to free them from the pins 38. The cams 70 for the two cylinders are geared together by the sprocket-chain 75, Fig. 18, and, as the cams 70 rotate, the cams 69 are moved endways to force the sleeves 73 and the cylinders 24 against the action of the springs 41. The step-by-step motion of the cam 70 is effected by the cam 77, Fig. 21, fixed to the shaft 32, the lever 78, and ratchet feed mechanism. A pivoted indicator 91, Fig. 18, indicates the position to which the recordcylinders are shifted. A suitable indicator shows which time-graduation on the cylinder is in registration with the cutting-edges of the markers. Specifications No. 16,413, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Registering &c.], and No. 25,029, A.D. 1903; are referred to.
Patent GB-190517033-A (GB)
Title: Contrivance for Facilitating a Reference to a Time-table or similar List of Figures.
Inventor: GEER JOHN
Filed: 1905-08-22
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 17,033. Geer, J. Aug. 22 Time and fare tables. - To facilitate reference to a railway time-table, or similar list of figures, such as a table of cab fares, the names of, say, the stations are printed on a band or strip which is slid along the strip or sheet carrying the columns of figures. The figure shows a pocket time-table so constructed ; the list of stations is printed on the endless band b, which is slid along the sheet a. The sheet and band may carry tables on front and back, and the sheet may be folded up within covers c. The band may be incomplete and only embrace the edges of the sheet, or the edges of the sheet may be folded to guide the edges of the movable strip. In applying the device to a time-table mounted on a board, the movable stop is slid in grooves at the top and bottom of the board ; it is provided with a projecting lug by which it is moved along and may be mounted on small rollers running in the grooves in order to diminish friction.
Patent GB-190521428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering Gear
Inventor: ARCHER MARK
Filed: 1905-10-21
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 21,428. Archer, M. Oct. 21. Steering-engines.-Relates to steering-gear of the kind described in Specification No. 512, A.D. 1882, [Abridgment Class Ships &c., Div. II.]. The first-motion shaft 3 is fitted with clutches 11, 13, whereby the gear may be operated either by hand or fluid pressure. When it is operated by hand, the steering-wheel 10 drives the eccentric 8 and by means of the epicyclic gearing the chainwheel 5, by which the rudder is turned. The parts of the clutch 12, 13 are put into gear when the gear is fluid-operated. The controlling-valve of the steering-engine is actuated by the handwheel 24, the first-motion shaft 3 being rotated by the bevel-wheel 15 on the engine crank-shaft. The rotation of the shaft 3 operates the rudder and also brings the screwed spindle 23 back to the position it originally occupied, closing the controlling-valve and bringing the engine to rest. The spindle 23 may also be operated from the deck of the vessel by the shaft 27. Modifications of the valve operating-gear, very similar to that shown, are described.
Patent GB-190521706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Appliances for Ventilation.
Inventor: CALVERT JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-10-25
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 21,706. Calvert, J. Oct. 25. Window appliances.-Consists of a wooden strip a extending across the window and provided with an aperture c closed by a hinged door f, which, when open, directs the incoming air upwards. The appliance is fitted below the bottom sash or above the top sash, and when it is in position the sash is closed tightly against it. Metal plates i are fixed at the ends to prevent the air from entering round the edges of the door, and a gauze screen k is fitted to the aperture c to filter the incoming air. The opening of the door f may be regulated by a chain.
Patent GB-190523590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for use in the Manufacture of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: SLOPER THOMAS
Filed: 1905-11-16
Granted: 1906-11-16
Abstract: 23,590. Sloper, T., and Sloper, R. Nov. 16. Brakes.-In means for maintaining a uniform tension in a thread from which a tyre fabric is made by winding, the thread passes from a reel N, around pulleys M, M' mounted in frames M', M<3> controlled by springs M<6>, M<7>, of which the springs M<6> are preferably the stronger. A baud brake N<3>, bearing on a drum on the reel N, has one end fixed at N<4> and the other connected to a cranked lever N<5>, the long arm of which is attached to the pulley frame M<2>. The bell-crank N<5> is controlled by a spring N9 which always tends to apply the brake. In operation, the springs M' are first compressed ; then, as the springs M<6> come into action, the brake N<3> is released, and the reel is loose so long as the springs M<6> are being compressed, so that the tendon of the thread is automatically regulated.
Patent GB-190523615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Domestic Stoves Kitchen Ranges & the like.
Inventor: FIRTH SAMUEL
Filed: 1905-11-16
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 23,615. Firth, S. Nov. 16. Grates; fuel-economizers.-The sides of the grate of a kitchen range, " dog " grate, or other open fire-place are constructed, like the fire-backs described in Specification No. 8861, A.D. 1899, of ribbed and perforated plates B, which are formed in one with or separate from the back-plates A, and are spaced from the back and sides of the fireplace proper by lugs E or other means, so as to form an air space whence the air passes through the projections C into the fire. The ribs D prevent the cinders &c. from closing the perforations C.
Patent GB-190524211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Driving and Differential Gearing, and also the Driving Axles of Motor Cars.
Inventor: RILEY PERCY
Filed: 1905-11-23
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 24,211. Riley, P. Nov. 23. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the driving and differential gear of motor-cars. In the form shown in horizontal section in Fig. 3, the differential gear is mounted on a short countershaft E<1>, arranged parallel to the axle and carried in a casing C forming part of, or attached to, the axle structure. The countershaft E<1> is driven from the longitudinal transmission shaft O<1> through equal sized bevelgear wheels O, N, and drives the planetary pinions G of the bevel differential gearing through the cross-piece on which they are mounted. The driven members of the differential gear drive the parts of the axle A by means of readily removable gear wheels K, K<1>, B, B<1> so that the speed ratio can be adjusted. The gear wheels B, B<1> are fixed on the ends of the axle in the manner shown in Fig. 4. The axle is formed with a boss or bosses A<2> which fit into slots in a boss B<2> formed on the gear wheel. A modification is shown in which the differential gear is placed to one side of the casing and is driven from the longitudinal shaft through skew-bevel gearing.
Patent GB-190608887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fluid Controlling and Metering Devices
Inventor: FERRANTI SEBASTIAN ZIANI DE
Filed: 1906-04-12
Granted: 1907-07-12
Abstract: 8887. Ferranti, S. Z. de. Aril 12. Sliding valves; casings.-The nozzles of valves of the type described in Specification No. 21,032, A.D. 1904, are formed of such a contour that the rate of conversion of pressure energy to kinetic energy or vice versa is constant per unit of length. The valve is combined with metering devices of the Venturi type.
Patent GB-190609818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extinguishers of Paraffin or other Oil Lamps.
Inventor: DEVAUX LEOPOLD
Filed: 1906-04-27
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 9818. Devaux, L. April 27. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Extinguishing oil lamps.-Relates to paraffin or other bracket and table lamps which are automatically extinguished on being upset. On the lamp being overturned or removed from its support, the ratchet-wheels b<18>, carried on tumblers b<15>, b<16> pivoted to a bracket b<14> mounted on a plate b<12>, move away from the rack b<5>, whereupon the spring b<6> forces up the rod b<4> causing a second rod a<1> within the sleeves b<3>, b<10> to actuate the extinguisher arm b<2>. Automatic action may be checked by grasping the cross-arm B', and a single ratchetwheel b<18> and rack may be used. In an argand lamp, a helical spring aids the descent of a guided rod carrying the flame-spreader and normally resting on the table ; the rod passes through a stop which may be rotated by an arm to grip the rod when carrying the lamp. In a bracket lamp, a helical spring contained in a cylinder carried by the burner forces up the inner end of the extinguisher arm on the displacement from the rim of the bowl carrying the lamp of a rod attached to the outer end of the arm. The Provisional Specification describes (1) a modification of this device applicable to hanging or standard lamps ; (2) an arrangement in which, when a lamp is overturned, a vertical spring-aided pin drops and releases a toothed wheel which is thereupon rotated by a coiled spring and actuates the extinguisher arm through a wire or cord working in a tube on the side of the lamp, means being provided for checking the wheel when carrying the lamp; and (3) an arrangement in which the chain from which a lamp is suspended is connected by a cord to the outer end of the spring- pressed extinguisher arm which is allowed to operate if the chain breaks. [Reference has been directed under Patent Acts, 1902, to Specifications No. 17,942, A.D. 1887, No. 9196, A.D. 1888, No. 20,724, A.D. 1891, and No. 20,506, A.D. 1896.]
Patent GB-190609956-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sifting Apparatus.
Inventor: MOREL CHARLES
Filed: 1906-04-28
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 9956. Morel, C. Oct. 24, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Sifting ores, &c.-In apparatus for sifting, ores, cements, lime, and other granular or pulverulent materials, the sieve D, which may be plane, concave, or convex, is supported on a shaft C mounted in a footstep bearing B, and is actuated by a spring connecting-rod I from a crank-disk H driven in any suitable way. The'sieve is guided by means of a roller F on the shaft C working inside an annular fixed guide-ring E, the interior surface of which may be corrugated. The material to be treated is fed from a hopper L to the periphery of the sieve D between a cone K and a conical cover L<1>. The sifted material is collected and is discharged at the shoot 0. The tailings leave the sieve through a central opening M and are discharged by a spout N.
Patent GB-190613623-A (GB)
Filed: 1906-06-14
Granted: 1907-07-13
Abstract: 13,623. Rickie, A. S., Critchley, W. C., and Fawcett, Preston, & Co. June 14. Hydraulic presses. - Baling- presses of the type having revolving radial filling-boxes, and in which the pressing operation is performed by a plurality of concentric rams, are provided with top rams to act in conjunction with the lower rams, which are held in their highest position by sliding slabs ; means are provided for keeping the top rams out of action until these slabs are in place. Fig. 1 shows a front view of the press, the ram 3 acting in the cylinder 1 and serving as a cylinder for the small ram 2, which is connected to the follower 4. In connexion with the latter are props 5, which, when the follower is in the highest position, are held in place by sliding slabs 13. The rams 6 in the upper press head 7 are directly connected to the platen 8, which is held in position by bolts 16 operated by a shaft 23 geared to the shaft 18 which operates the slabs 13. The valve 28, which governs the flow of pressure fluid to the upper cylinders, is also operated from the shaft 23. The first charge is forced from one of the boxes 10 into the baling-chamber 9 by the ram 2, and the second charge is forced from the next box 10 into the chamber 9 by the rams 2, 3. The third charge is then forced in as before described, and the props 5 are held in the top position by the slabs 13. The movement of the slots 13 starts the movement of the finishing-rams 6. After these have completed their pressing action, the supply of fluid is cut off and they are returned by the rams 2, 3, or by a separate ram, until locked by the bolts 16. The water is fed to the cylinder 3 through an aperture in its side, which registers with a port in the cylinder 1.
Patent GB-190614064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boiler Tubes or Flues.
Inventor: CROZIER JOHN MORTAMOR
Filed: 1906-06-19
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 14,064. Crozier, J. M. Jnne 19. Tubes, smoke. - For fixing tubes in the tube plates, the tube 2 has one end 3 reduced in internal diameter, and increased in external diameter, the external surface being conical and flaring toward the end of the tube. This conical end fits in a soft bushing 6 held by a tube plate 1. The other end 4 is reduced in internal and external diameter, and the external surface is threaded to receive a conical nut 5, which beds on another soft bushing 6.
Patent GB-190614575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines or Apparatus for Imparting a Linen-like Finish to the Surfaces of Paper.
Inventor: HUTCHIESON JAMES CRUICKSHANK
Filed: 1906-06-26
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 14,575. Hutchieson, J. C. June 26. Paper, treating to imitate textile fabrics.-Relates to a machine for imparting to paper a finish resembling the texture of woven fabric such as linen. A web of paper drawn from a roll 17 is passed between pressure rollers 1, 2 and rewound on a shell 21, suitable guide-pulleys 19, 20 being employed. To impart to the paper the required impression as it passes between the rollers 1, 2, endless bands 9,10 of linen or the like are employed which embrace the rollers 1, 2 and rollers 11, 12 mounted in adjustable bearings. The bearings of the pressure roller 2 engage screw-threaded spindles 4, which are operated to adjust the pressure of the rollers 1, 2 by a hand-wheel 8, acting through worm gearing. The roller 1 and the rewinding shell 21 are each driven by suitable gearing from a shaft 24. which is itself driven directly from a beltdriven shaft 23. Separate sheets of paper may be similarly treated in a machine of this type.
Patent GB-190618156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for the Regulation of Electrical Machines.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1906-08-13
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 18,156. Johnson, J. Y., [Felten & Guilleaume-Lahmeyerwerke Akt.-Ges.]. Aug. 13. Armatures; dynamos, regulating.-A dynamo or motor is excited by means of an exciting-machine, which is so driven, in dependence on the main machine, that its electromotive force decreases independently of the load on the main machine when the speed increases. The main and exciting machines may be mechanically coupled, so that the direction of the main current is independent of the direction of rotation. The exciter d is constructed as described in Specification No. 8526, A.D. 1906, the main brushes a, a being connected to the field winding g of the main dynamo c, and the auxiliary brushes b, b being in series with the field winding f and the battery e, and connected so that their electromotive force opposes that of the battery. The two machines may be combined into one, in which an armature, provided with two separate windings and commutators, rotates within a common stator. The latter is preferably wound for two different numbers of poles, obviating reaction between the two armature windings. Generators compounded as described are applicable for tram lighting or for driving from a wind motor. Specifications No. 17,423, A.D. 1904, and Nos. 8785, 8786, 10,993, and 11,081, A.D. 1906, are referred to.
Patent GB-190618318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Binding Files for Papers, Documents, Pamphlets, and the like
Inventor: KYNOCH JOHN
Filed: 1906-08-15
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 18,318. Kynoch, J. Aug. 15. Filing papers &c.-A binder for loose sheets comprises bottom and top bars a, e connected by posts on which are rotatable sleeves b of oval section, each having teeth on one edge adapted to engage and release the follower-bar k. The bar k has holes through which the sleeves pass, and the sleeves are rotated to engage the edges of the holes by a movable plate g connected to arms f on the sleeves. The sleeves may engage key holes in the sheets. or the bars may be increased in width to clamp unperforated sheets.