baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-190523096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crushing Mills.
Inventor: MORIN JEAN
Filed: 1905-11-10
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 23,096. Morin, J. Dec. 2, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Pestle-and-mortar mills.-The gyratory crushing- roller A, Fig. 2, is supported at the lower end in a ball socket C and driven by two horizontal shafts G, H, Fig. 3, which are arranged at right-angles and connected by means of cranks K, I and connecting-rods L, U to a universal joint N at the top of the roller A. Or the shafts may be arranged at any other angle to each other, the cranks being correspondingly arranged. In another arrangement, cranks R, Figs. 4 and 5, on the shaft Q are connected by rods T to levers O, P, the upper ends of which are connected to the crushing-body, white the lower ends are provided with pivots O<1>, P', which, when they reach the middle of their strokes, are in the same horizontal plane as the point C. The grinding-member may be stationary, and the mortar receive a gyratory motion. To ensure thorough grinding, the mortar B, Fig. 6, is provided at its outlet with a projection B<1>, and the crushing-body A with a concave part A<1>. The connecting-rods may be constructed in two portions with an intermediate spring-acting piece, to prevent damage in the event of a very hard body finding its way into the mortar. The intermediate piece consists of a spring f, Fig. 7, surrounding the end of one of the portions a<1> of the connecting-rod and contained within a casing g to which the end of the other portion a is secured, the spring being situated between nuts b, c and washers d, e on the rod a.
Patent GB-190523319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Recovering Gold from Disintegrated Ores.
Inventor: BEAUMONT THOMAS EDGAR
Filed: 1905-11-13
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 23,319. Beaumont, T. E. Nov. 13. Mixing liquids. -Relates to a method of extracting gold from crushed ores in which amalgamation and electro-deposition are carried on simultaneously in the same vessel. The wooden tub a is provided at the base with an iron casting b formed with a mercury trough b<1>. The upper part of the tub contains, immersed in the liquid, a series of concentric rings h, g alternately of iron and amalgamated copper. The pulp is circulated in the direction of the arrows by means of a stirrer d rotatable in a cylinder e and is directed over the mercury in the trough b<1> by a flange e<2> on the cylinder e. The cylinder e and iron plates h are connected to the positive, and the tray b and copper plates g to the negative pole of a source of current. Amalgam is withdrawn at c.
Patent GB-190523845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction or Wheels for Road and other Vehicles.
Inventor: DAVIES JOSEPH
IPC: B60B9/28
Filed: 1905-11-20
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 23,845. Davies, J., and Payton, H. Nov. 20. Spring wheels.-The wheel is composed of an outer metal tyre a mounted on a resilient seating g carried by an auxiliary tyre c, between which and the felloe d of the wheel is interposed a cushion m of rubber &c. The tyre a is flanged to fit over the auxiliary tyre c, which is guided upon the felloe by rings p. The resilient seating g is composed of a rubber band, bent into circular section, and springs enclosed in the tubular telescoping stems of arched plates t. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the band is formed with beaded edges to engage in grooves in the auxiliary tyre. The cushion m is formed of a band or bands of rubber &c. The hub of the wheel is constructed in a manner similar to that described in Specifications No. 11,483, A.D. 1901, and No. 5532, A.D. 1903 ; the inner hub w is secured to the axle and the outer hub x carries the spokes, and each is formed with an annular groove to receive bearing- balls. In a modification, the bearing-balls are interposed between the felloe and the auxiliary tyre, and the cushion m between the two parts of the hub.
Patent GB-190601847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electrical Sparking or Ignition Apparatus for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: WESTMACOTT ALFRED
Filed: 1906-01-24
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 1847. Westmacott, A., and Thomas, W. F. Jan. 24. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The sparking-plug b, Fig. 1, has a fixed terminal b<1> and a movable terminal c<1>, the latter of which is kept pressed against the fixed terminal by a spring c' and is actuated through the armature c<*>, lever c<3>, and spindle c by the electro-magnet d. The movable terminal c' is provided with a buffer in the form of a platinum spring c<2>, as shown, in Fig. 4. The make-and-break and timing device is shown for use with two cylinders, and consists of a box g of insulating-material capable of being turned aboutthe boss a Fig. 5, by a handle g<1>. Upon the halfspeed shaft a<7> is mounted an insulating-cap g<3>, surrounded by a conducting-band g<4> provided with a support g<5> for a lever g<7> which carries a roller g<8>. This roller is made to rub over the contacts g<10>, g<10*> by a spring g<9>. Another roller g<12> connected to the terminal g<17> is kept pressed against the band g<4> by a spring g<16>. The current from the battery i flows by way of the lead h<2>, switch h<1>, terminal g<17>, roller g<12>, band g<4>, roller g<8>, contact g<10>, lead f, coils of the magnet d, lead e, plug terminals, engine, and the lead j. In a modification, shown in Fig. 6, the movable terminal is mounted on the central conductor c of the plug b, and the fixed terminal is formed by an extension of the metal body. The central conductor c is rotated by the electro-magnet d' through the armature c<*>, spring plate e<4>, and the slotted arm c<3> on the conductor. The spring is secured to the plate d<3> by a vulcanite block, f<5>, into which are screwed the terminal f<1> and an adjusting- screw c<8>. The magnet d<1> is supported from the plug b by a clamp d<2>. A helical spring c<4*> wound over the conductor c keeps the terminals pressed together and acts as a buffer to prevent violent hammering at the point of contact. The above ignition systems are for use with a low-tension current, with which they produce a rapid succession of sparks. With them also, fouling of the sparking- points is avoided.
Patent GB-190608073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving-gear for Machines for Washing and Drying Clothes and the like.
Inventor: LOMMATZSCH ERNST
Filed: 1906-04-03
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 8073. Lommatzsch, E. April 3. Belt and toothed gearing.-The drum n of a washing and drying machine is provided with a two-speed driving-gear in which the higher speed is attained by changing the driving-bolt h from the low-speed pulley c secured to the shaft a to a free pulley k driving the shaft through the intermediate belt or toothed gearing shown. A clutch l, m may be used to throw part of the shaft out of action when the high-speed pulley is in use.
Patent GB-190609902-A (GB)
Title: Improved Candle-extinguisher.
Inventor: STEVENSON GEORGE SEATOR
Filed: 1906-04-27
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 9902. Stevenson, G. S. April 27. S i g n a l s automaticalarm. - In candle extinguishers which operate when the candle has burnt down to a set point, an alarm bell 8 is arranged to sound shortly before such operation, so that, if desired, the extinguisher can be reset. A striking-head 9 is attached to one arm 11 of a bellcrank lever pivoted to a collar surrounding the candle. The other arm has a bent pointed end 13 which is pressed into the candle. When the candle burns down to this point 13, the head 9 falls and rings the bell.
Patent GB-190615904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Switch Operating Mechanism for Railroads.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1906-07-13
Granted: 1907-07-13
Abstract: 15,904. Lake, H. W., [Stevenson, A. E. July 13. Points and switches, railroad, operating by an electric motor. Consists in (1) mechanism by which the motor positively operates and locks the point tongues and which permits the continued movement of the motor after the points are operated ; (2) point indicator or signal operated in conjunction with the points by the motor ; and (3) means by which the motor can be electrically controlled from the vehicles. The motor C, Fig. 3, mounted on cross-supports c in a casing near the switch, is geared up to a shaft D having a central enlarged screw-threaded portion E on which a non-revolvable nut G, Fig. 3, is adapted to work. The nut has arms which are free to reciprocate in slots in the supporting-frame F and are connected through a lever K to the point tongues. When the motor rotates, the nut moves the length of the screw, thus operating the points, and, having passed off the screw, leaves the motor free to rotate. The nut is kept pressed against the screw in readiness for the reversal of the motor by the springs I, I', or by other means, which also serve to cushion the nut. The points may be operated manually by means of a handle placed on the shaped end of the countershaft l. In a modified arrangement, a non - rotary screw shaft is reciprocated by a rotating nut held from axial movement. To indicate the position of the points, a semaphore or other signal is connected to the switch lever K. The semaphore is preferablycounterweighted and arranged to press the nut G against the screw, thus rendering the springs unnecessary. To control the motor from the vehicles, the arrangement shown in Fig. 8 may be used on electric railways. Short auxiliary conductors m<1>, m<2> are placed parallel to the usual conductor m and connected up to the motor C, as shown. The vehicles carry three collector-wheels 0, 0<1>, 0<2> connected up to the switch P, by which the motorman may send the current through the armature of the motor in either direction. The motor field windings are connected up so that the current always passes through them in the same direction. Fig. 9 shows the arrangement for non-electric railway systems. Insulated conductors r<1>, r<2> are placed between the tracks, and contact is made therewith by contact-wheels s', s<2> mounted on the axle of the vehicle, as shown in Fig. 12. The vehicles carry a battery R which is connected to the contact-wheels through a switch U so as to operate the motor as desired. An electric lamp W<1> is arranged to light up as soon as contact is made with the conductors r', r<2>, and an ammeter W is placed in the circuit to indicate the movements of the motor when the switch is moved. Suitable cut-outs are provided in the conductors n, n' and t<2> t3, as shown, and are operated from any suitable reciprocating part so as to prevent short-circuiting.
Patent GB-190620233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compensated Single Phase Alternating Current Electric Machines.
Filed: 1906-09-11
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 20,233. Felten & Guilleaume - Lahmeyerwerlce Akt. - Ges. Oct. 2, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Sparking, preventing.-In order to prevent sparking at the brushes of single-phase alternating- current commutator machines, the brushes with their axis at right-angles to the axis of the stronger of the two magnetic fields produced by the tvorking and exciting windings respectively are made of higher electric resistance than the other brushes. This high resistance may be obtained by using material of high resistance, or by reducing the cross-section of the brushes, or by using double brushes separated by resistances or by any other means.
Patent GB-190621872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Telephonic Store Service and Credit Checking Apparatus.
Filed: 1906-10-03
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 21,872. National Cash Register Co., [National Cash Register Co.]. Oct. 3. Printing - apparatus combined with telephone systems.- In a large retail establishment each salesman when effecting a sale on credit communicates with a "credit "man" who sanctions s the transsaction if the particular customer is approved. For this purpose, telephone apparatus is provided for communication between the salesman and the credit man and an electricallyoperated stamping- apparatus whereby the credit man can from a distance mark a slip recording the transaction. Fig. 1 shows diagrammatically the whole apparatus. The salesman communicates by telephone with the credit man, and if a sale is approved the credit man operates a stamping- device. The stamping-device may be merely released by the electric current or it may be directly operated, as shown, by a solenoid 43. The solenoid is short-circuited by a wire 56 until the paper to be stamped is inserted. If the paper is not in place when contact is made between the spring 53 of the jack and the sleeve 52 of the plug, a lowvoltage current from the battery 46 operates the relay 44, which closes a circuit through the lamp 45. Should the credit man fail to observe the lamp 45 and close the switch 50 with a view to operating the stamp, a strong current will flow owing to the short-circuit 56. The low-resistance winding of the circuit-breaker 37 will then attract its armature, breaking the circuit at 39. The circuit is then only completed through the high resistance, so that damage to the apparatus is prevented, and at the same time a single - stroke bell 65 is operated. When the paper is in place and the switch 50 is closed, the current through the coil 43 effects the stamping. Since the resistance of this coil is high compared with that of the shurt-circuit 56, neither the relay 44 nor the circuit-breaker 37 is brought into action.
Patent GB-190623898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Ignition Devices for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: BRASIER HENRI CHARLES
Filed: 1906-10-26
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 23,898. Brasier, H. C. Oct. 28,1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The igniting- apparatus described in Specification No. 14,205, A.D. 1902, which comprises sparking-terminals that are separated by trip gear, is modified by substituting face-cams C on a countershaft D for the trip gear. The countershaft is-driven from the valve shaft E through a ratchet clutch g h to prevent it from turning backwards, and it is adjusted angularly, relatively to the shaft F, by sliding the sleeve G over the helical feather f<1>. The arm 7<a> of the movable terminal engages an eccentric stop 7<b>.
Patent GB-190624090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Operating Internal Combustion Engines in Submarine Boats or Torpedoes.
Inventor: WINAND PAUL
Filed: 1906-10-29
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 24,090. Winand, P. Nov. 1, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas and like engines. - Non-explosive liquid nitrocarbon compounds are used in the engines of submarine boats and torpedoes as fuels and as oxygen-carriers. Tetranitromethane is mentioned as a typical oxygen-carrier, and the nitrobenzenes as typical fuels. A nitrocarbon fuel may be used with a nitrocarbon or other oxygen-carrier, and a nitrocarbon oxygen-carrier may be used with any other fuel ; diluents may also be used to reduce the temperature of the products of combustion.
Patent GB-190624272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kilns or Ovens for Firing Pottery, Porcelain, Bricks, and the like.
Inventor: MURRAY WILLIAM FULLARTON
Filed: 1906-10-31
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 24,272. Murray, W. F. Oct. 31. Kilns.-In multichambered gas-fired kilns of the kind described in Specification No. 16.211, A.D. 1892, for firing pottery, porcelain, bricks, &c., the passage of air into the kiln through the walls is prevented by introducing the gas and air for combustion unaer pressure, the air having been previously heated by being passed through kilns the contents of which are cooling. Air from a blower T, Fig. 1, is led through a pipe T' to a pipe T<2>, and, after passing through the flues H', P, V<2> and the kiln A', descends through a flue G<2> and enters the flues of the kiln A<3>, where it mixes in the passages V<2> with the gas from flues Q. The connecting-flues are provided with dampers, and the products of combustion may be conducted directly to the chimney or to adjacent kilns for a preliminary heating of the charge.
Patent GB-190701567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking Mechanism for Switches specially applicable for use on Automobiles.
Inventor: BRANDOW FRANK WARNER
Filed: 1907-01-21
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 1567. Brandow, F. W. Jan. 21. Switches.-A locking-device is used to secure the contact-arm of a switch in an inoperative position. Fig. 1. shows the application of the invention to the starting-switch on a motor-vehicle. The starting-switch comprises a pivoted arm 13, which moves between contact-pieces 10, 20 to put one of the batteries 5, 6 into the circuit which contains the wire 14, sparking-coil 15, sparking-plugs 4 on the engine cylinders, and wire 16 connected to both batteries. The arm 12 of the switch is locked in a central position out of engagement with both 6ontact-pieces, by engaging a recess 25 in the lever of the lock. The latter is preferably of the click combination type, but may be of any suitable construction.
Patent GB-190701926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stereoscopes or Graphoscopes
Inventor: PHILLIPS WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-01-25
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 1926. Phillips, W. A. Jan. 25. Graphoscopes; stereoscopes.-In a stereoscope or graphoscope, the platform carrying the lens or lenses is arranged to fold within the case containing the pictures. The box a is divided by a partition ax, and to the lid b is fixed a platform d. A slide f works in guide f<1 >on the platform d, and to its upper end is secured an eye-screen e carrying the usual lenses e<1>. A support h for the stereoscopic pictures is adjusted by a pinion i engaging rack-bars mounted on the platform. For rough adjustment, the support h is pushed forward to put the pinion i out of engagement with the rack-bars. The platform may be raised or lowered by operating a rack-bar g taking over a tooth g<2> on the casing a. In dismounting the instrument, the cards are placed in a compartment a<2>, and the pivoted back a<3> is swung back after pressing back a stud l which moves pins k<1> on radius rods k out of recesses k<3> on guides k<2>; the platform is then folded up as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190702748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-magnetic Couplings for Railway Signals.
Filed: 1907-02-04
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 2748. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Ferreira, L. M. G. Feb. 4. Semaphore and like signals; controlling and locking signals.-In order to prevent movement of a semaphore from 'danger' to safety' position owing to accumulation of snow &c. on the arm, a pawl p is used, which is carried by that part of the coupling attached to the semaphore arm and engages teeth on the driving-member of the coupling. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to one form of apparatus but it is not restricted in its application thereto. The worm c drives the wheel d in the direction of the arrow, and the disk m, fast on the shaft l, is locked to the wheel d by electro-magnets in the wheel, the pawl p being inoperative. To re-set the signal, the magnets in the wheel d are de-energized and the signal returns by gravity, the pawl p running over the teeth of the wheel d. If the arm is overbalanced, the pawl p engages the stationary worm-wheel d and holds the disk m against revolution in the direction of the arrow.
Patent GB-190704682-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Shock Absorbing Washer.
Inventor: LEE HARRY
Filed: 1907-02-26
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 4682. Lee, H. Feb. 26. Pump buffers, arrangement of. - A resilient shock - absorbing washer, for application to the bases of the handles of beer engines or to machinery in general, comprises a washer A of india - rubber or indiarubber and canvas with a steel spring insertion B. By means of a radial division at D, the washer can be sprung open and fitted on the article to which it is to be applied.
Patent GB-190707055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices for use on Jewellers Presses and the like.
Inventor: WATKINS DAVID MUNDELL
Filed: 1907-03-23
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 7055. Watkins, D. M. March 23. Guards.-A guard 11 for jewellers' presses &c. is adapted to be swept across the lower die 3 as the drop - piece 6 falls. The guard is carried by a rock-shaft 10 which has a cam-bar 14 with which the drop-pece engages. The shaft 10 turns against the action of the spring 19, the arm 15 engaging the stud 18 and limiting its movement. To throw the guard out of operation, the shaft 10 is moved longitudinally in its tearings and rotated until the arm 15 rides over, and engages with, the stud 18. The inner end portion 13 of the guard is formed at an angle to the end portion 12 and extend below the top of the lower die 3. In a modification, the cam - bar 14 is continued so as to engage with the upright 4 and form a stop-piece.
Patent GB-190710321-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Indicating or Recording the Time Occupied by a Locomotive, Train or other Railway Vehicle in Passing Over a Measured Length of Road.
Inventor: PRESTON WALTER REUBEN
Filed: 1907-05-03
Granted: 1908-05-04
Abstract: 10,321. Preston, W. R. May 3. Speed indicators.-Apparatus for determining the speed of trains &c. comprises a stop-watch b, Fig. 1, adapted to be operated by an electromagnetically-controlled lever o pivoted at p to a bracket e. One pole of a battery is connected to the magnet l and the other to contact-breakers y, Fig. 2, and switches s, the latter placed at a known distance apart. The circuit is completed by connecting the other terminal of the magnet to a rail r by a wire w. The switches and contact-breakers are operated by treadles actuated by the wheel flanges, the length of the treadles for the contact-breakers being preferably greater than the maximum distance between two consecutive wheels on the train. The watch hand is zeroized on depression of a lever f pivoted at g to the lever e, and the dial may be graduated to show speed. The clock mechanism may operate a drum, a recording-point 1 being carried by a lever 2 pivoted at 3 and connected by gearing with an escapement 4, 5 operated by the depression of the lever f, so that the pencil is lowered after each operation.
Patent GB-190716831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pens.
Inventor: BUTTERWORTH CAREY WILBUR
Filed: 1907-07-23
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 16,831. Butterworth, C. W. July 23. Ruling pens.-A reservoir pen consists of bowed members 2, 3 of spring metal having between them a series of strips 9 each provided with a hole 10 at the outer end to allow for a free circulation of ink. A collar 7 embracing the bows 2, 3 regulates the width of the line.
Patent GB-190717422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Propellers for Ships
Inventor: CARDOSA GIOVANNI
Filed: 1907-07-30
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 17,422. Cardosa, G. July 30. Screw propellers.-Relates to propellers of the type described in Specifications No. 25,713, A.D. 1898, and No. 15,033, A.D. 1899. The flat blades b, c, d, e, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, form an angle # of fortyfive degrees or more with the axis of the large nave a, and the sides m, n of each blade are parallel and placed at an angle of about forty-five degrees with the line g, which is perpendicular to the axis and lies in the plane of the blade. The outside edge s is curved, and the width of the blade is equal to about half the radius of the propeller. The line n passes through the axis of the nave or from a point on the perpendicular g above the axis.
Patent GB-190717530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thread Guides for Circular Knitting Machines.
Inventor: BARRETT JOHAN PETER THORVALD
Filed: 1907-07-31
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 17,530. Barrett, J. P. T. July 31. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Circular knitting- machines.-An adjustable thread - guide and latchopener 9 for use with rib machines is fixed on an horizontal arm or plate 10, arranged in a U- shaped frame 5 pivoted to a vertical arm 3, which slides and can be adjustablyfixed in a bracket 2 mounted on the cam-cylinder. The frame 5 and the plate 10 are held in adjusted positions by pin-and-slot connexions. The latchopener 9 is shield-shaped and curved to the curvature of the needle-cylinder, and is provided with bevelled side edges and an over-hanging top portion.