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Patent GB-190506408-A (GB)
Filed: 1905-03-27
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 6408. Fletcher, Russell, & Co., Neil, J., and Neil, W. R. March 27. Atmospheric gas burners.-In a burner for use with gas-fire stoves and the like, means are provided to enable the proportions of gas and air to be regulated and more intimately mixed without impinging on the sides of the mixing- chamber. The gas nozzles b have tapered ends b<1>, having holes b<x> at the end faces and in the tapered parts. The amount of gas issuing from the holes in the tapered parts is regulated by the tapered parts c<2> of sockets c of the form shown, screwed on the gas nozzles b. Rings d screwed on the sockets c, are adjusted to regulate the air supply. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 4807, A.D. 1876, and No. 3488, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Stoves &c.].]
Patent GB-190508569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dynamo Electric Machines.
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 8569. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. April 20. Dynamos; motors; armatures; commutators field magnets. - Relates to a unipolar alternating-current machine. In a generator, the frequency will depend upon the alternations of the field flux and not upon the speed. In the arrangement shown, the field structure A, Fig. 2, consists of a number of sections built up of laminµ arranged in planes parallel to the shaft, which is mounted in non-magnetic bearings. The inner ends of the sections meet so as to form a continuous ring, except that small gaps a<1> are left to prevent eddy currents. The exciting-coils B, B<1>, Fig. 1, are arranged concentric with the shaft E. The armature conductors D, D<1>, which may consist of insulated iron or steel plates similar in shape to commutator sections, are carried in blocks or hubs C, C', Figs. 1 and 3, preferably of non-magnetic material. These armature conductors, together with the field magnets, form a nearly-closed magnetic circuit, and the flux is parallel to the shaft. The two sets of conductors D, D<1> are connected by conductors g. The brushes F, F<1> rub on the armature conductors, and may be connected in series to obtain a higher voltage. They may be connected by conductors h arranged in slots h<1> in the field structure, the conductors h, g neutralizing each other's self-induction. The coils B may be excited by a separate exciter or by current from the machine. When self-excited, a synchronous machine is required to determine the frequency.
Patent GB-190514829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Planing, Shaping, or Slotting Machines with Reciprocating Strokes of Variable Length
Filed: 1905-07-19
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 14,829. Buckton & Co., J., and Wicksteed, J. H. July 19. Planing; shaping; slotting. - Planing, shaping, slotting, and similar machines with reciprocating beds are provided with springs of any elastic solid or fluid material to absorb the energy at the end of the stroke, such springs acting in conjunction with reversing-mechanism. The springs are arranged so that they may be simultaneously adjusted with the reversing-mechanism for variations of stroke, and may have relative adjustment so as to make the cushioning precede, coact with, or follow the reversal of the stroke. Tappets C<2> on the table engage cushioning and reversal springs E', K<2>, mounted on screw rods G<2>, J<2>, the former being fixed and transferring the compression of its spring to the framework of the machine, and the latter admitting of slight movement to alter the position of links O<2>, P, &c. communicating with switches, clutches, or belt forks for reversing the travel of the bed. The thrust of the cushioning-spring E' is taken by a carrier D', shown to larger scale in Fig. 3, provided with a nut F<2> engaging the screwed rod G'. The carrier also passes round the sleeve N' which forms an abutment for the reversing-spring K<2> and encloses the reversing-rod J<2>. The sleeve is feathered into the carrier and is formed at the end with a nut engaging the rod J'. The screwed rods have equal pitches of opposite hands and are connected at the ends by pinions M<2>, L<2>, the latter being connected with its rod by a clutch g<2>, so that on turning the squared end of the rod J<2> both springs move to an equal extent for adjusting the stroke, while, if the clutch g<2> be put out of action and the rod J<2> turned, the spring K<2> may move to a limited extent to bring it above, level with, or below the cushioning-spring E<2>. Instead of the position of the springs being adjusted to vary the stroke, the tappets may be adjusted as shown in Fig. 5. In this case, one rod D<2> does duty both for reversing and cushioning, the reversal being obtained through cams Q<2>. In the latter case, a weak spring e<1>, Fig. 6, may be used to cause reversal before cushioning, and a spring p, Fig. 5, may be used if reversal is required after cushioning. In another modification, there are two reversal rods and only one spring which comes into action whichever way the table is travelling.
Patent GB-190517703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture or Production of, Lubricators.
Filed: 1905-09-01
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 17,703. Perry & Co., and Bayliss, J. W. Sept. 1. Lubricators.-A lubricator for cycles &c. consists of a body part a, fixed in the screwed nipple g by an indentation in the metal or by other means, and provided with two ears a<1>, between which is pivoted the blade e riveted to the spring lid b. The extention b<1> on the lid springs over the ears a<1> and holds the lid in the open or closed positions. Fig. 14 shows a modification in which the lid b has two extensions b<2> bent to form knuckles to receive the hinge-pin k, and a central extension b<1> which springs over the ears a'. The lid may be formed as a stopper to enter the mouth of the body a.
Patent GB-190520124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: FRANCE GEORGE
Filed: 1905-10-05
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 20,124. France, G. Oct. 5. Incandescent gas lamps.-The conical part of the isolator k of an inverted lamp is provided with lugs f for supporting a shade g and with an enlarged chamber e containing a gauge d. Similar upright or inverted burner mouths may be connected by bent tubes to a common mixing-chamber. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 15, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190603164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches.
Inventor: KENNEDY-MCGREGOR JOHN ALEXANDE
Filed: 1906-02-09
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 3164. McGregor, J. A. Kennedy-. Feb. 9. Switches.-A switch is locked in its ' on ' or 'off' positions by two spring- controlled bolts which enter slots in two circular or segmental disks or projections at the end of the contact-bar. The end a' of the bar A consists of two disks a<3>, a<4>, through which the pivot pin a<2> passes. The cam-shaped ends d<4>, d<5> of the handle D are supported by the same pivot. Two bolts E, F are mounted in the bracket B so that the bolt E enters the slot e<1> in the disk a<3> when the switch is closed, and the bolt F enters the slot f<1> in the disk a<4> when the switch is open. The cams d<4>, d<5> unlock the switch bar by depressing the bolts E, F prior to opening or closing the switch by the action of the springs d<2>, d<3>. The bar A has a projection a<5>, which forms a stop against the bracket B when the switch springs open, and a cross-bar d<6> is attached to the handle D. This cross-bar engages with the bar A, and aids the springs d', d' to open or close the switch.
Patent GB-190610100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Line Spacers for Type Writing Machines.
Inventor: SOUTHERDEN JOHN STEPHEN
Filed: 1906-04-30
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 10,100. Southerden, J. S. April 30. Typewriters.-Relates to line-spacing mechanism in which the amount of spacing is not limited to fixed distances but can be varied to any distance within the operating range of the device, and the platen is normally free for rotation in either direction. A disk B formed with a boss B<1> is attached on the end of the platen A, and is gripped and rotated for line-spacing by one or more dogs D, D<1> engaging in a concentric groove C in the disk B and operated by a lever E connected through an arm G to the line-spacing lever. The lever E is mounted by a boss E<1> on the boss B<1>. The dogs D, D<1> are connected to the lever E by springs M, M<1>, and co-operate with notches in the boss E<1> so that they are jammed across the groove C when the lever E is moved forward. A plate J having arms JI, J<2>, J<3> is retained on the boss B' by a collar Q and connected to the lever E by a spring P so that it moves with the lever E. The arms J<1>, J<2> are provided with pins K, K' for preventing return of the dogs D, D<1> beyond the parallel position in the groove C. The arm J<3> co-operates with a stop N. The plate J may be extended and flanged to form a dust-proof cover.
Patent GB-190611150-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Continuous Testing of Wire, Wire Rope and the like.
Inventor: BRUNTON JOHN DIXON
Filed: 1906-05-12
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 11,150. Brunton, J. D. May 12. Testing wire, ropes, &c.-In a testing-machine for wire, rope, and the like, a weighted pulley 4 is suspended from the wire as it passes between the pulleys 3, 5, which are rotated through a shaft 26. The pulley 3 is conical, and the rate at which the wire unwinds from it may be so adjusted by the helically grooved rollers 7, 8, that the pulley 4 is maintained at a constant level. A diagram of the test is drawn on a revolving drum 16 by a pencil 15, which is connected through gearing to one of the rollers 7, 8.
Patent GB-190611816-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of and Apparatus for Disinfecting Garments or the like.
Inventor: GASIOROWSKI NAPOLEON
Filed: 1906-05-21
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 11,816. Gasiorowski, N. May 21. Disinfecting.-Articles are disinfected by treatment with heated aqueous formaldehyde vapours in special apparatus. The conical cover 3 is made with a chimney 4 having a removable cap 5, and is provided with a flange 7 which dips into a water seal 8. The casing 1 and cover 3 are made of iron and are provided with heat-retaining coats. The articles are suspended from the bars 9 or on the grating 12. Heated air &c. from a lamp or from any suitable source of heat passes up the funnel 15 and through the two perforated distributing-plates 20, 21 and vaporizes the formalin in the dish 23. The chimney cap 5 is removed for the first hour of the operation, and is then replaced, and the operation continued with the chamber closed for two hours.
Patent GB-190612395-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Obtaining Metals from their Ores, or for Heating Substances, in Electric Furnaces, and Electric Furnaces for use therewith
Inventor: WALLIN NILS AUGUST
Filed: 1906-05-28
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 12,395. Wallin, N. A. May 28. Electric furnaces. - The secondary circuit of an induction furnace for extracting metals from their ores, or for heating substances, is closed by the feeding in of the material to be treated, which may be rendered sufficiently conductive by a preliminary beating. The rest of the circuit has greater conductivity, so that most of the heat is produced in the fresh material. One form of furnace is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The charge to be smelted is fed down a shaft a, where it is heated by the escaping gases or otherwise, and at the bottom closes a secondary circuit in a channel e having the form of a vertical ring surrounding a hollow bridge i, which encloses the central limb of a transformer core l. The molten metal and slag can be drawn off through openings g, m. The transformer core is cooled by circulating air or water. A collecting reservoir may be provided into which the molten product discharges or overflows, and the part of the furnace, consisting of the secondary circuit and transformer, may be arranged to travel so as to be removable from the shaft and reservoir. The secondary circuit may have the form of an inclined ring, may have a variable section to increase the production of heat at certain parts, and may be formed partly of a solid material.
Patent GB-190614869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and connected with Friction Blocks or Runners for Lines and Ropes for use with Tents, Rick Cloths, Derricks, also for Raising and Lowering Weights, and other similar purposes.
Inventor: BROWN THOMAS
Filed: 1906-06-30
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 14,869. Brown, T. June 30. Cleats or holders; runners.-Relates to an improved friction brake block and purchase runner which is differentiated from the runners described in Specifications No. 2235, A.D. 1871, and No. 10,076, A.D. 1904. It consists of a triangular block of wood, metal, or other hard substance formed with two slide holes F, G, converging towards the base, and a groove E between the holes ; a third hole K may take an auxiliary tensioning-rope L.
Patent GB-190615520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Jacquard Mechanism for Lace Braiding Machines.
Inventor: BUSCHER HERMANN
Filed: 1906-07-09
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 15,520. Buscher, H. July 9. Jacquards.-A jacquard mechanism for braiding- machines comprises two series of lifters 1, 2 which are raised by lifting-bars 6, 7, respectively. Two needle systems 4, 5 are connected to the lifters, and are acted on by a card chain 24 to deflect certain of the lifters and prevent them from rising. The cards are pierced with two series of holes corresponding to the two needle systems 4, 5, and are carried by a card cylinder 16, mounted at the ends of rods 17, which are provided with stops engaging a cam 19, by which the cylinder 16 can be brought up against the needle-board to adjust the lifters. The lifting-bars 6, 7 are raised, one after the other, by means of cams 11, 12 mounted on a shaft 13 and connected to the bars by links 14,15. The cylinder 16 is rotated by means of a hook 22 which engages with a ratchet 23. The cam 19 is rotated at the same angular velocity as the cams 11, 12 and is so arranged that the card cylinder is pressed up against the needle-board until each lifting-bar has commenced to rise. Specifications No. 950, A.D. 1880, [Abridgment Class Weaving &c.], and No. 24,174, A.D. 1895, are referred to.
Patent GB-190615917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Shock Deadeners.
Inventor: DUMOND GASTON
Filed: 1906-07-13
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 15,917. Dumond, G. July 13. Springs.-For deadening shocks in motor and other vehicles and fixed apparatus, a cylinder containing a gas or liquid is employed, with a piston 2 having its periphery arched or otherwise shaped to prevent wedging or binding. The two ends of the cylinder communicate with each other through the looseness of fit of the piston or through grooves in the walls of the cylinder or through holes 10 in the piston, which may be fitted with valves to permit a larger flow in the direction of the descent of the piston. A reservoir of pressure 14 may communicate with the lower part of the cylinder. As applied to a vehicle, the apparatus is jointed at 6, 8 to the frame and axle, and the piston is raised by the spring 13 after its descent. The piston-rod may be secured to the frame of the vehicle by a chain, to prevent it from falling if the joint becomes broken.
Patent GB-190617421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Books, Albums and the like and Covers therefor.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JAMES OLIVER
Filed: 1906-08-02
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 17,421. Williams, J. O., and Steer, A. Aug. 2. Picture frames.- The leaves of albums, picture books, advertising- books, &c. are hinged together and when folded are enclosed in a case moulded or stamped in the form of a watch case or locket. Fig. 3 shows a form in which the case e resembles a locket and the leaves consist of disks stamped with tabs g for holding pictures &c. and held together by a ribbon i threaded through slots. In a modified form, the leaves consist of disks of paper, with or without a strengthening piece of tape &c. Fig. 8 shows a construction in which the leaves o are hinged on a pin n, which serves also to hold together the two parts of the case, which is made from the folded blank.
Patent GB-190618178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Reinforcement of Concrete Structures
Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM HERVEY
Filed: 1906-08-13
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 18,178. Brown, W. H. Aug. 13. Floors; girders and beams; columns; foundations; reinforced concrete.-The main beams and transverse joists of a reinforced concrete floor are provided with straight bars 1, Figs. 1 and 3, and curved bars 2, the latter extending from the lower portion of the centre of the span up to and over the upper portions of the junctions at the columns or walls. Twisted flat metal bonds 14 connect the tension and compression zones, and the ends of the beams are stiffened against shearing by upwardlycurved bars 7. Anchor plates 13, Fig. 10, are provided at the ends of the bar 7 and all horizontal bars. The columns are reinforced by vertical bars 8, set in bases 16, Fig. 8, and connected in pairs by ties coiled on the bars. Contiguous ends of the bars 8 are connected by sleeves 9. The bases of the columns are stiffened by downwardly-curved bars 12. The bars used are preferably of the section described in Specification No. 18,176, A.D. 1906.
Patent GB-190623051-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Guard for Rotating Shafts.
Inventor: KILLOCH JOHN
Filed: 1906-10-18
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 23,051. Killoch, J. Oct. 18. Guards.-Loosely mounted on the shaft A is a guard formed of two strips a of sheet metal bent into semicircular form and united at the longitudinal flanges b by bolts cor by folding. The guard is also formed with circumferential grooves d, in which are placed balls e to run on the surface of the shaft. Casings hare provided for couplings D or collars, and the sides of pulleys E are covered by plates j.
Patent GB-190623814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Furnaces for Melting Steel and other Materials.
Filed: 1906-10-26
Granted: 1907-10-26
Abstract: 23,814. Rees, J., Bagley, C. J., and South Durham Steel and Iron Co. Oct. 26. Regenerative furnaces; draughtinducers.-In furnaces of the regenerative type for melting steel &c. in which the chimney draught is insufficient to overcome the " drag " of the furnace, especially where chequer work is used, the draught and consequently the supply of air and gas are increased by the use of a fan a, Figs. 1 and 3, which is placed between the chimney b and the furnace c. The temperature of the waste gases before they reach the fan is reduced by passing them through a tubular cooling-chamber d, Fig. 1, provided with openings d<2> for the admission of air which passes over the tubes to cool the gases. The cooling - chamber communicates through a passage e with the fan. The air space of the cooling-chamber is connected by a pipe f to the chimney. The waste gases may be drawn through a boiler g, as shown in Fig. 3, for generating steam, or may pass through the boiler directly to the chimney when not intercepted by the damper k. The waste gases may also be used for heating feedwater instead of air. In each of the arrangements shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the waste gases may pass through a by-pass flue directly to the chimney. Specification No. 2720, A.D. 1894, is referred to.
Patent GB-190627614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conveyors for Harvester-binders.
Inventor: DAWKINS CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-12-04
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 27,614. Dawkins, C. W., [Massey-Harris Co.]. Dec. 4. Conveyers.-The ends of a conveyer belt for a harvesting-machine are connected by an adjustable tension device comprising a bar, a drum journaled thereon, and a coiled spring within the drum, the arrangement being such that the drum tends to rotate upon the bar and wind up the belt. The bar G is connected to one end of the conveyer A by means of hooked links F engaging in holes in a plate D secured to a cross-bar beneath the belt. The drums H are screwed to the other end and are connected with the bar G by springs I, the ends L of the springs extending into slots in the drums and being bent upward. The end of the belt is slotted at M and cut away at the sides, and is provided with a cross-bar N. Pivoted catches P are pressed into engagement with the squared ends of the bar by springs B. They are shaped to allow of the bar being turned in one direction for adjusting purposes but not in the other. In the modification shown in Fig. 7 and at the left of Fig. 1, the pivoted catch P is locked in position by a pivoted latch Q engaging with an inclined projection R. The tension device is covered by a flap. It is applicable to canvas, leather, manilla-hemp, chain, and like conveyers.
Patent GB-190705244-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Apparatus for Analysis of Gases.
Inventor: WESTOVER HENRY JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-03-04
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 5244. Westover, H. J. April 4, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Testing gases.- Consists of an apparatus for automatically analyzing gases and recording the results. A continuously rotating drum carries cam-grooves 21, 26, which operate through levers 18, 17 a three-way valve 15, and through an arm 24, sector 22, gear-wheels 27, 28, and rack 29 one or more open counterbalanced reservoirs 6, respectively. The recording-device consists of a drum 32 formed with a tapering raised part 33, upon which a paper or other strip 35 is adapted to be pressed by a weighted finger 40, which is normally held out of engagement by an electro-magnet 45. Projecting flanges 34, cut away opposite the part 33, are adapted to lift the finger 40 after the part 33 has passed it. The ribbon 35 is stored on a reel 36 from which it is very slowly wound off by suitable means. Gas to be analyzed enters a reservoir 3 by a pipe 4, and passes thence by a pipe 5 and valve 15 to measuring-chambers 10, 8, the latter being open to the atmosphere by a pipe 9 and the former being connected with an absorption vessel 12 having a displacement bulb 13. The vessel 12 contains a reagent, such as caustic potash, and glass rods 14 or the like for increasing the surface exposed to the gas. The vessels 6 are then raised and the valve 15 is turned, so that the insulating non-absorbent liquid, such as glycerine, in the vessel 8 begins to rise, lifting two insulated annular concentric floats 46, 52, and driving out the gas by pipes 9, 16 until the liquid reaches the bottom of an insulating-cylinder 51 at the mouth of the vessel 10 ; by this time, the valve 15 is quite closed, and the measured gas in the vessel 10 is driven into the absorption chamber 12. The vessels 6 then fall, the gas being drawn back into the vessel 10. As the liquid falls further, the pressure in the vessel 10 reaches atmospheric pressure and begins to fall below it, thus causing the float 52 to break contact with the float 46. This breaks the circuit of the magnet 45, which comprises the two floats, levers 53, 54<a>, battery 58, and guides 47, and allows the finger 40 to press the ribbon 35 against the surface 33 which is kept supplied with ink, so that a mark is produced the length of which depends on the width of the piece 33 at that point and is therefore proportional to the percentage of gas which has been absorbed. The vessels 6 then rise and the valve 15 opens to the atmosphere, thus driving out the tested gas and leaving the apparatus ready for a fresh series of operations. Specification No. 27,757, A.D. 1896, is referred to.
Patent GB-190707842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radiators for Automobiles.
Inventor: ALGOSTINO GIOVANNI
Filed: 1907-04-03
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 7 8 4 2. Algostino, G., Balagna, C., Ghiglieno, C., and Ghiglieno, F. Oct. 2, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas and like engines, cooling cylinders of. In a radiator for automobiles each element consists of a thin plate folded so as to form two or more channels 3. The elements are spaced apart by expanding the ends 6, thus forming water spaces 5. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 5024, A.D. 1906.]