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Patent GB-190325658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Coin-freed Mechanism, specially applicable to Prepayment Gas or Electricity Meters.
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 25,658. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Holden, F. Nov. 24. Electricity, supplying, in general; gas meters ; coin action; fraud, preventing.-Relates to coinfreed mechanism as used in prepayment gas or electric meters. The apparatus is described as applied to a coin-freed electric meter of the type described in Specification No. 9135, A.D. 1902. The coin receiver b can be rotated by a handle a between limits determined by stops l, l<1>, and it has ratchet teeth c which extend round part only of the circumference. A pawl d, attached to one arm e of a bell-crank lever, pivoted on the meter casing at f, engages with the teeth, while the other arm h bears against a spring k having two depressions i,j. While' the pawl d engages with the teeth, the receiver can only be rotated in the direction indicated by the arrow, Fig. 3, but, on so rotating it, the pawl d is lifted by a part m of the receiver, and the lever rotated so that the arm h falls into the recess i. The pawl d is then held out of contact with the teeth, and the receiver can then be turned backward to the stop l<1>, when the part m returns the pawl d into engagement with the ratchet teeth. The measuring-out mechanism is operated by the pawl o attached to a lever p acting on a disc q when the coin is moved beneath the end of the lever by rotation of the receiver as described in the Specification referred to. To prevent the repeated actuation of the meter by the same coin, if through fraud or accident it should not fall out of the coin-slot b<1>, a circular groove or depression r is formed on the receiver into which the end s of the lever p protrudes. This terminates in a bevelled edge so that, in the event of the coin remaining in the receiver, it engages with the back of the lever, on rotating the receiver in the reverse direction, and prevents further movement until it has fallen away.
Patent GB-190328046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Taking Soundings and Indicating the Depth thereof.
Inventor: HOWARD WILLIAM VAN SIITART
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 28,046. Howard, W. V., and Marescaux, A. E. H. Dec. 21. Sounding-apporatus.-Two lines, one of which is attached to a weight and the other to a float, pass around parallel drums or spools, which are connected to an indicating-device adapted to show the difference between the respective lengths of line run out. The line to which the weight is attached is passed over " fairleaders " or guide-pulleys fixed to the float. The drums a, b, Fig. 4, are mounted on separate axles c, d, which are connected together by differential gearing as shown in Fig. 7, so that the difference in the number of revolutions made by them is shown on the dial 2 by means of an 'index operated by the worm gearing r, w. The lines are wound on the drums in opposite directions, and are led over guide-pulleys, not shown. The drums are provided with band brakes 3, the upper ends of which are fixed, and the lower ends are connected to bars 11, Fig. 3, which, by means of the lever 4, may be made to press the bands against the drums. The levers are furnished with "mating lugs" 12, 13, Fig. 4, which may be brought together so that the levers may operate simultaneously. Line-guides 14, pivoted at the points 16, are moved across the drums by the levers 17, which turn about the points 18. The levers are connected to a common handle 20. Friction brakes 22 engage with pulleys fixed to the ends of the spindles c, d. T__ side frames of the float, Fig. 9, are held together by inclined battens 25, to one of which the fairleader " 26 is attached. The line connected to the float is secured to the " sling 28. In another form of float, means are provided for taking the weight aboard without shipping the float Between the branches of the sling 28, Fig. 13, is a guide-bar 32, to the upper end of which is attached a guide-wire 31. A block and pulley 35, containingthe line attached to the weight, is allowed to slide down the guide-wire on to the guide-bar, where it engages in a recess 36. As the ship draws away, the sling 28 becomes less inclined, and locks the block in the recess. For this purpose, projections 37 may be provided on the towing-sling 28. The float may be formed in two parts connected together by semicircular bridges, and the guide-bar 32 may be extended along the float, and supported from the bridges by struts.
Patent GB-190411398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Varnishes and Paints for Water-proofing, Disinfecting and like purposes, also for Indurating Building Materials.
Inventor: HARGREAVES JOHN
Filed: 1904-05-18
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 11,398. Hargreaves, J. May 18. Varnishes; waterproof paints.-The products of the distillation of tar are combined with resin to form compositions for waterproofing, disinfecting, &c. and for indurating building-materials. Paraffin wax or saponifiable oils and siccative are sometimes added. Suitable tar derivatives are creosote, anthracene oil, naphtha, naphthalene, carbolic acid, and cresylic acid. Pigments, preferably metallic oxides or alkaline earths, may be added to the varnishes to form paints, or a coating of lime wash, coloured or not, may be applied prior to the application of the varnish.
Patent GB-190418753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: WILKINSON JAMES
Filed: 1904-08-30
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 18,753. Wilkinson, J. Sept. 12, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam &c. turbines.-Relates to strengthening and re-heating devices for high-pressure turbines. The diaphragms 1, Fig. 1, of a compound turbine have rims 2 which are adapted to engage together to form the turbine casing. This is surrounded by a strong jacket 19 adapted to withstand the internal pressures and it is fixed to the casing by means of shoulders 20 and a split ring 24, secured by a locking wedge piece, or two split-ring devices may be used. A steam chamber 38 is formed in the jacket and the adjoining casing wall is grooved to catch and then evaporate water of condensation thrown off by the wheel. A re-heating coil 37 is placed in each stage of the turbine except the last and heats the incoming steam up to the temperature of the wheel in that stage. The steam coils and steam chambers may have a common steam supply. A modified ring device for fastening the jacket to the casing has a ring 24, Fig. 6, which is flanged and bolted to the jacket. A tight joint is formed by means of a packing-ring 32 which is fitted with eccentric studs 34 so that, by adjusting these, the packing-ring is forced outwards and secures the outer ring. Specification No. 13,192, A.D. 1904, is referred to.
Patent GB-190420139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thimbles
Inventor: TURNER WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-09-19
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 20,139. Turner, W. Sept. 19. Thimbles are made with part cut away, as shown, to relieve the finger of pressure and to permit ventilation. The edge D is turned up to form a guard in case the needle should slip.
Patent GB-190429644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Obstruction Removers for Tramcars and the like Road Vehicles.
Inventor: REBBITT HARRY
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 29,644. Rebbitt, H. Dec. 31. Wheel guards and obstruction-removers.-The tray l is held in the raised position by the lever e, connecting-rod k, and notched disc i engaged by a pawl on the axis of the gate f. When the gate encounters an obstruction, the pawl is released and the tray falls by its own weight assisted by a spring m. The usual re-setting rod n is provided. It may be formed with a notch to engage a plate on the floor of the car for locking the tray in its lowered position. The lower part of the gate can slide in a vertical direction relatively to the upper part, in order to prevent breakage of the gate if it should strike the ground while the car is oscillating.
Patent GB-190506012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cranes for Cargo Steamers.
Inventor: BURRELL HENRY
Filed: 1905-03-22
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 6012. Burrell, H. March 22. Cranes.-Consists of means for supporting the posts of derrick or like cranes in cargo steamers, the present invention being a development of the invention described in Specification No. 12,271, A.D. 1900. The crane post A is suspended from the first deck D by an annular casting B running on a ball race just under the pivot of the jib. The lower end carries a bearing-pin F resting in a footstep G on the bulkhead H. The winding and driving gear I is carried on this post below the second deck E so as to provide suitable counterweight for the load on the jib. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 1924, A.D. 1868.]
Patent GB-190510512-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Duplicating Apparatus.
Inventor: MULVIDSON LEON
Filed: 1905-05-19
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 10,512. Mulvidson, L. June 21, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Printing-surfaces.-A sheet g of fabric, metal, cardboard, &c. carries a layer of transfer or copying composition, and is clamped to a base-plate a by a frame c hinged at b, and provided with catches k at the opposite end to hold it down. A recess i in the plate a and a tongue j on the frame are provided to clamp the sheet more securely, and a beading d round the other edges prevents the displacement of the frame.
Patent GB-190510728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspension Devices for Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: WUNDERLICH ADOLPH
Filed: 1905-05-23
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 10,728. Wunderlich, A., and Hughes, G. A., [trading as London Electric Firm]. May 23. Coupling.-Relates to apparatus for suspending electric arc lamps, of the type in which the suspending-cord is automatically relieved of the weight of the lamp by means of pins engaging cams or the like, and consists in providing m e a n s for ensuring the positive direction of the pins into or out of the slots, and also for obtaining a good electric contact. The lamp is suspended from the plug a, which is provided with a pulley carrying the hoisting- rope. Three oscillating r i n g are provided in the lower part of the hood, the two outer ones having contact - r i n g s x, behind which are secured copper strips y connected to the nuts at the lower end of the terminal rods 3. The plug a is also provided with oscillating disks and split spring rings 10 making contact with the rings x in the hood. The split rings 10 are connected to the nuts 13 at the upper ends of the terminal rods 11, from which current is supplied to the lamp. More than two pairs of contact-rings may be used.
Patent GB-190513058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Fixing on of Cue Tips.
Inventor: HOLDEN ANDREW
Filed: 1905-06-24
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 13,058. Holden, A., and Killen, E. B. June 24. Billiards.-To enable a cue tip to be readily attached, the cue a is fitted with a metal &c. ferrule b,. which is flush with the surface of the cue and is formed with a partition c, through which passes a wood-screw d'. This screw is formed with a head e carrying a metal screw d<2>, which screws into a detachable tip a<1>.
Patent GB-190515078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam-generators and Furnaces for same.
Inventor: COUSIN ERNEST DESIRE
Filed: 1905-07-21
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 15,078. Cousin, E. D. Nov. 15, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Tubes, water ; sediment collectors ; steam separators.-Relates to boilers having an upper water grate and a lower grate of ordinary fire-bars. The headers b, c, Figs. 1 and 3, of the upper grate are connected with a vertical drum d, which communicates with the steam and water spaces of the boiler by pipes g, f of comparatively small diameter. Baffles j in the upper part of the drum prevent any particles of water from passing over with the steam. The lower part of the drum serves as a sediment collector. The upper ends of the pipes g,f are fitted with valves p, o, Figs. 4 and 5, which close automatically in case of injury to the grate tubes. The arrangements, although shown in connexion with an elephant boiler, are applicable to any type of boiler, including Belleville and lika boilers. For large furnaces, a drum is placed on each side of the boiler.
Patent GB-190516289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Driving and Reversing Mechanism of Motor Road Vehicles and Other Motor Propelled Bodies.
Inventor: LLOYD WALTER JOHN
Filed: 1905-08-10
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 16,289. Lloyd, W. J., and Priest, W. Aug. 10. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to variable-speed and reversing pintoothed gearing for motor road vehicles and other motorpropelled bodies such as motorboats. Figs. 1 and 2 show a side elevation and plan respectively of the gearing applied to a motor road vehicle. The driving- shaft a, arranged longitudinally i n line with the motor shaft, is of square section, and carries two gear - wheels B, b having roller teeth, the wheels being connected, so as to move together when changing gear, by'depending arms c and a sleeve d sliding on a fixed rod e, and operated from the handlever n by the rod 3. The gearwheels B, b engage projecting pins arranged in concentric circles on the face of the driven disk g, the pins having on them rollers of the kind described in Specification No. 6435, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.]. The gear-wheel B gives four forward speeds, and the gear wheel b gives a single reverse speed by engaging with the outer circle of pins. The disk g is mounted on the driven shaft f, which is moved longitudinally when changing gear, so as to withdraw the disk g and allow the sliding movement of the gear-wheels B, b. This disconnecting movement of the shaft f is effected against the action of a spring by togglelinks z, a shaft u, and a foot-pedal r. The shaft f is squared, and passes through a hollow shaft having upon it a chain-wheel h and a brake drum i, the hollow shaft being mounted in bearings so that it cannot move longitudinally.
Patent GB-190516579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Vertical Retort Ovens.
Inventor: BUEB JULIUS
Filed: 1905-08-15
Granted: 1906-08-15
Abstract: 16,579. Bueb, J. Aug. 15. Retorts.-To decrease the heat uniformly from the bottom to the top of the vertical retorts used in the process described in Specification No. 1393, A.D. 1904, each retort or pair of retorts is separately heated, and the gases are caused to pass upwardly in a zigzag course around horizontal partitions. Strengthening-webs k may be fitted between the retorts, but there are no vertical partitions for guiding the gases. The gas - producer a is provided with regenerators h, h<1>, a primary air-supply passage e, and a water trough f, and the gas passes through outlets c, c<1> to a passage m. From this passage, the gas enters the retort chamber through openings l, where it mixes with a supply of regeneratively-heated air from downwardly-directed channels n. The ignited gases then pass around horizontal partitions p, p<1>, p<2> and escape from the upper part of the retort chamber to the channels g of the regenerators. Air passes through the contiguous channels r to the passages s and channels o, n. The preheated air may, however, be introduced into the passage m, and adjustable slides may be arranged in the retort chamber.
Patent GB-190517810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Fasteners.
Inventor: PITT JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-09-02
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 17,810. Pitt, J. W. Sept. 2. Sash fastenings.-Relates to a window fastening by means of which the two sashes can be secured together in any position and the lower sash to the frame. Hinged to a bracket d, secured to the upper sash, is a perforated tapped post F with which is adapted to engage a screw bolt c mounted on the lower sash. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the screw is replaced by the clamp G. In combination with this central fastening, the side screw fastening J, K is used, by means of which the lower sash is secured to the frame in the open or closed position.
Patent GB-190518229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Taps or Cocks
Inventor: WRIGHT GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1905-09-09
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 18,229. Wright, G. H. Sept. 9. Casings; cleaning valves and cocks.-In order to facilitate cleaning, a tap or cock is constructed of two or more longitudinal sections, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, secured together by means of bands, springs, clasps, rings, or by screws e, as shown, or by any other device. The sections may be hinged together or not. The meeting faces of the sections are grooved at f to receive a rubber or other packing. The tap is opened out for cleaning.
Patent GB-190600977-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliance for Filing Loose Sheets, Cards and the like.
Inventor: LEDERER ARTHUR PAUL
Filed: 1906-01-13
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 977. Lederer, A. P. Jan. 13. Filing papers &c.-The sheets e and covers dare threaded on to an internally-screwed sleeve a and are kept in position by the headed screws c, the heads of which bear against the covers d. Extension sleeves b, smooth on the inside and of various lengths, are also provided.
Patent GB-190608229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Non-slipping Treads for the Tyres of Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: TOWLE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-04-05
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 8229. Towle, J. W. April 5. Rivets; studs.-Non-skid studs for the treads of tyres of which the wearing parts can be readily renewed without injury to the tyre comprise a flanged socket a, which passes through the outer cover or tread band ot the tyre, and a head d with a bifurcated shank e which is splayed when it is forced into the socket. In the form shown in Figs. 2 and 5, the shank is splayed by a cross-pin c in the socket. In the forms shown in Figs. 7, 9, and 10, the shank is splayed by a wedge-shaped piece f. The form of the socket, as shown, is such that relative turning of the head and socket or turning of the socket in the cover or tread band is prevented.
Patent GB-190610375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Automatic Distributors for Filter Beds and the like
Inventor: WICKS JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1906-05-03
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 10,375. Wicks, J. T., Dodd, E., and Ham, r. G. S. May 3. Spray-producers and spreaders.-A distributor consists of motor drums b receiving liquid through nozzles a<1> from pipes a at either side of the drums. The liquid is supplied to either pipe a. alternately through a valve casing e, Fig. 3, containing a ball or flap c which is moved over when a tappet lever f comes into contact with a stop. The stop may either be fixed or attached to a handlever k, so that it can be lowered from its operating position. Buffers having two springs of unequal strength may be used at the points of reversal. Fig. 6 shows a double buffer h with three springs pivotally mounted on brackets j<1>, so that it can be lowered from the operating position by means of levers k, k<3> and the rod k<2>, Fig. 1. The carriage may travel on rails at the sides, or, as shown in Fig. 1, the drums may extend beyond the rails. A spreading-plate having corrugations, grooves, or notched edges may be situated beneath the drums. To prevent irregularity in the rate of travel due to wind disturbance, two distributors passing over beds situated side by side are connected together, for instance, by flexible wire cords traversing pulleys at the ends of the beds.
Patent GB-190612006-A (GB)
Title: A Perforated Metal Provender Holder and Feeder for Horses Mules Ponies and the like
Inventor: PARTINGTON DAVID
Filed: 1906-05-23
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 12,006. Partington, D. May 23. Nosebags.-The food is contained in a metal holder e perforated over the whole of its upright surface and suspended from the animal's head. The holder e is fitted with metal bands a, b, and the suspending - straps c are passed through loops placed on the inside of a cover of coco-nut matting (not shown).
Patent GB-190612433-A (GB)
Inventor: MONTLORD GEORGES ROBERT DE
Filed: 1906-05-28
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 12,433. Montlord, G. R. de. May 29, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Breaking and scutching apparatus.-Relates to the use of a series of pairs of toothed or fluted rollers, Fig. 1, for decorticating and de-seeding flax and like fibrous plants in the green or unretted state, and consists mainly in adjusting the relative phase, or setting of the teeth, of successive pairs of rollers, so that the length of stalk delivered by one pair is at all times exactly equal to that taken up by the next. In this way, the tension on the stalk is maintained constant throughout. The action of the flutes or teeth on the fibre is minutely analysed in the Specification, and the rythmic variation in the length of stalk delivered and taken in by the rollers, owing to the size of the teeth, is pointed out. The desired result is stated to be obtained when the teeth of each successive pair of rollers are set back about one-third of a. pitch distance relatively to the teeth of the preceding pair, as shown by the lines 31-34, Fig. 2. This setting is preferably accomplished during the construction of the machine. The action of fluted rollers when set in this way is differentiated from the ordinary flax-brake, and is stated to be (a) to bend and break the stalk, (b) to draw or strain it while it is being bent, and (c) to cause it to move to and fro and rub over the surfaces of the teeth. This tends to break up and remove the shive and woody matter from the fibre and in addition separates the latter from the cortex or membrane, which exists between the woody matter and the fibres in unretted bast plants. The slipping of the stalk over the summits of the teeth causes the seeds, which are gripped between the tapering sides of the teeth, to be pulled away without being crushed. Each pair of the series of rollers is driven uniformly at the same speed ; the number of rollers used may vary from four to fifteen pairs according to the fibre. to be treated. Fig. 19 shows a suitable system of gearing. The lower rollers 300 are driven through idlers 302 from a driving-gear 303 on the main shaft. The horizontal distance between the centres of the rollers may be arranged to ensure that successive pairs act at different points along the length of the fibrous stalk. The pressure on the top rollers may be graduated throughout the series by means of the springs 19 and set-screws 21, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190614553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands for Photographs, Calendars, or the like.
Inventor: RODGERS ROBERT CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1906-06-26
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 14,553. Rodgers, R. C. June 26. Picture and like frames. -A card, photograph, calendar, or like holder comprises a plate 4 having stamped - up ears 5 and spring catches 7 which are adapted to hold a case 8 with stamped - up flanges 9, in which the photograph &c. is placed. The strut 10 is hinged either to the case 8 or to the plate 4.