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Patent GB-190315834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Handling and Cooling Track Welding Transformers and Welders.
Inventor: KLEINSCHMIDT HENRY FREDERICK A
Filed: 1903-07-17
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 15,834. Kleinschmidt, H. F. A. July 17. Welding; working by electricity.- An apparatus for electrically welding rails is mounted on a motor vehicle, running on the track, and is provided with means to facilitate the movement of the welding-terminals, and with a watercirculation for cooling the transformer and terminals of the welding-apparatus. The welding-terminals 9 are carried by legs 8, pivoted on the transformer, the frame 12 of which is hung by a ball-joint 15 from a boom 14, pivoted on a carriage 27. The welding-apparatus may be raised or lowered by a screw 17, engaging a nut on the boom, and rotated in either direction by a motor 19, through a reversing crown train and clutch. A screw 21 is similarly driven to move the carriage 27 laterally on a segmental track on the vehicle. The terminals are pressed against the rail by levers 10, and a hydraulic cylinder 11. The transformer casing and terminals are provided with water passages, connected by pipes 29, 30, through which water is forced from a tank 31 by a pump 32. The return pipe leads to an overhead tank 37, provided with baffle-plates, and a perforated chamber, to which air is supplied by a pipe 42 from a blower 43, to cool the water, which passes to the tank 31 through a pipe 38. The water pipes have flexible connections 35, 36 to allow the welding-apparaturs to be moved in any direction.
Patent GB-190320369-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Air-cushions. Water Cushions and the like.
Inventor: GLASS CARL
Filed: 1903-09-22
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 20,369. Glass, C. Sept. 22. Check valves; india-rubber valves.-Air cushions, water cushions, &c., for hospitals and sick rooms, are fitted with a mechanical filling-device or pump, such as a piston pump, or an india-rubber ball e, Fig. 1, provided with a valve f which can be pressed open for discharge. The cushion is provided with a valve b, which may be a lip-shaped valve released by means of a rod g, Fig. 2, in connecting-tubing d fastened or connected by a hose screw to the valve.
Patent GB-190326113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Shutters.
Inventor: WILLSIE THOMAS
Filed: 1903-11-30
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 26,113. Willsie, T. Nov. 30. Shutters.-In a rollerblind shutter, an opaque curtain or screen is mounted on two endless elastic bands which pass round the two rollers. The exposure is adjusted by raising or lowering the top roller. In the end sectional view, Fig. 3, is shown the opaque screen k mounted on the endless elastic bands j. The top roller is raised or lowered by the screw t, thereby stretching the bands by different amounts, and thus changing the exposure. The lens opening is uncovered by the ascent of the lower edge of the screen k, and closed by the descent of the upper edge. In a modification, there are two opaque screens on the bands, the exposure being made as the aperture between them passes over the lens. Pins placed in apertures at the end of the lower driving-roller arrest the shutter in any desired position.
Patent GB-190327008-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Method of Making and Attaching Sign-plates for Motor Cars, and similar Vehicles
Inventor: WORSNOP CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1903-12-10
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 27,008. Worsnop, C. H. Dec. 10. Number plates and the like for motor cars and like vehicles are made of metal &c., of regulation size with one or more flat metal spring clips attached, as shown in side view in Fig. 2. The spring b is the shape of an almost complete circle, and is forced over a rail or bar on the front of a car, to hold the plate a in position.
Patent GB-190403744-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Supplying and Displaying Stock Quotations.
Inventor: GALLAGHER GEORGE STAGG
Filed: 1904-02-15
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 3744. Gallagher, G. S. Feb. 15. Indicating announcements and information.- Stock quotations are printed by ordinary electro - magnetic apparatus on paper strips c, several of which travel vertically side by side in a frame a, to display the information. Each strip is reserved for one kind o f stock, and is printed by an independent apparatus Several frames sc arranged are connected with one transmitting-station, where there is a source of current i, a switch n for transmitting the characters to be printed, and a switch m for selecting one printing-apparatus in every frame, to receive the characters. These switches have arms k, l revolved by shafts, pulleys, and belts, to carry loose contact-arms m, n over pairs of contacts ; the loose arms may be stopped on any contacts. As the selecting arm m revolves, it transmits currents from the source i through a line-wire to two electromagnets 2, 3 at each frame. The electromagnet 2 on each frame then oscillates an armature and pallets to rotate a ratchet-wheel and switch 11, which passes over a ring of contacts connected to the different printing-apparatus; when the arm m is stopped, the switch 11 stops in a corresponding position, connecting one printing- apparatus in a second line-wire 17, 21. While the arm m and switch .11 remain stationary, the contactarm n travels over its contacts, not shown, and sends currents from the source i through the wire 17, 21, the arm 11, one contact, and the corresponding printing-mechanism ; the arm n may be stopped on any contacts to print the corresponding character. Each frame contains an electric motor 6, supplied with current through a switch 5, which is closed by a spring when released by an armature 4 of the electromagnet 3, on the stoppage of the selecting arm m. The motor is connected by a "governor" with a switch 7, and opens this when running ; otherwise the switch 7 connects the wires 17, 21 together and short-circuits the arm 11 and printing-apparatus.
Patent GB-190404537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Field Carriages for Howitzers and the like.
Inventor: BEARDMORE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-02-24
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 4537. Beardmore, W., Kohler, G. A., and Mascall, A. E. Feb. 24. Field carriages.-Consists of apparatus for rapidly bringing howitzers to the loading position, and of a locking-device for the recoil spade. The first part is shown in side elevation in Fig. 1. The cradle A is loosely pivoted to the bracket B, carrying the elevating-arc B', the bearings being concentric with trunnions formed on the bracket B. The short arm of a bell-crank lever D, pivoted to the bracket at B<4>, is connected by a link A<1>, to a stud A<2> on the cradle. To bring the gun to the loading position, the handle D<1> is drawn rearwards and the gun and cradle are thereby swung into a horizontal position, the ordinary elevating- gear being unaffected. The gun may be looked in firing position by means of a spring catch on the bracket B taking into a recess formed on the cradle A; the bolt is released by a cam on the bell crank D. A modification applicable to lighter guns is shown in Fig. 4. The elevating-arc B is formed in two parts, E and A<1>, normally locked together by a spring catch D', controlled by a lever D' located in the handle D'. The cradle is pivoted as before, and is connected at A<2> to the slide A'. When the catch D<4> is released, the gun may be elevated or depressed by the handle D'; the elevating-arc B remaining stationary. In the firing position, the gear is locked by a lever pivoted in the bracket A<3>, and engaging a notch G in the slide A<1>. The lever is released by pressing a knob G<5>. The second part of the invention is illustrated by Fig. 9. The spade H swings loosely on a bolt J, working in slots K in the side of the trail, and is provided with a toe L', which, in its two positions, engages a recess L<3> or a shoulder L<3>. By raising a side lever K<1> provided with a pin K<3>, working in a cam-groove, the bolt J is drawn rearwards, and the tee L<1> of the spade is released from engagement with the recess or shoulder.
Patent GB-190405216-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Button.
Inventor: FRANZE CARL
Filed: 1904-03-02
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 5216. Franze, C. March 2. Buttons.-A button c of ivory-nut &c. provided with a recess b, is moistened in order to expand it. A disc a of horn &c. is inserted and held in place by the contraction of the button on drying. The whole may then be drilled and polished.
Patent GB-190409300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism Operated by Differences of Temperature.
Inventor: DAVY WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1904-04-22
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 9300. Davy, W. J. April 22. Thermometers. - Mechanism for multiplying the thermal expansion of a metal strip is applicable to thermometers and other apparatus. The strip 1 is fixed at one end to an adjusting - screw 31 with look-nuts. To preventinjury,the other end is fixed to a lever 7 held against a stop 10 by a spring 9. A roller 4, monnted on a lever 5, bears against and deflects the strip as shown. The lever 5 is pivoted at B and attached to one end is a spring 6, the other end being connected to the indicating or other mechanism.
Patent GB-190421883-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Mechanism or Apparatus for Hanging Game, Meat and the like.
Inventor: RODNEY ROBERT WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-10-11
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 21,883. Rodney, R. W. H. Oct. 11. Hooks H are used for hanging game, meat, and the like from a bar G which can be raised and lowered by pulley-blocks P.
Patent GB-190425185-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Producing High Pressure Incandescent Gas Light without Central Compression Plant and Separate High Pressure Mains.
Inventor: SALZENBERG ERNST
Filed: 1904-11-19
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 25,185. Salzenberg, E. Nov. 19. Incandescent gas lamps; gas supply; street lamps. -Pumps 7 for compressing the gas supply of an incandescent lamp 1 are driven by electromotors 6 connected to thermop i l e s 2 or equivalent devices, which are arranged above the burner 3 of the lamp 1 or another lamp, so as to convert the heat given out by the burner wholly or partially into electric energy.
Patent GB-190500413-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Working a Phonograph and a Cineomatograph in Conjunction.
Inventor: MESSTER OSKAR
Filed: 1905-01-09
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 413. Messter, O. Jan. 9. Kinematographs.-A. kinematograph is caused to run synchronously with a phonograph either by hand adjustment or by a semi-automatic method of braking. At each revolution of a wheel d running in connexion - with the phonograph, an electric circuit is made when the contact f, g is made. The curtent then gives a signal by means of a bell &c. to the operator of the kinematograph b, who can then regulate the rate of revolution of this instrument. In a modification, the kinematograph is arranged to run slightly faster than the phonograph, and the current actuates a brake as shown in Fig. 2. This only approximately corrects the speed, any large error being corrected by band.
Patent GB-190501005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bearings for Revolving Cowls for Chimneys, Ventilators and the like.
Inventor: MESSENGER GEORGE PORTSMORE
Filed: 1905-01-18
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 1005. Messenger, G. P. Jan. 18. Vertical-shaft bearings; lubricating.-A bearing for the revolving cowls of chimneys, ventilators, &c. consists of the coned spindle d bearing on the steel or other plug b, screwed into the bottom of the oil box a, which is made in one piece with the guides c supporting the spindle. The oil box may have a cap or be covered by a flange or cone on the spindle.
Patent GB-190502342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Lighting of Trains.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
IPC: H02J7/14
Filed: 1905-02-06
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 2342. Leitner, H., and Lucas, R. N. Feb. 6. Lighting, systems oj.-An alternating-current generator for train-lighting, driven by an axle, is connected to rectifiers for battery - charging, through an inductive resistance of such value that, as the voltage and frequency of the generator increase with increase of speed of the train, the impedance of the circuit proportionally increases, so that the rectified current charging the lighting- accumulators remains constant. When the shaft j attached to the revolving field b of the generator has attained a moderate speed, the centrifugal governor f, of ordinary construction,' establishes contact between g, g<1>, and the field magnet b becomes energized from the batteries B. The fixed armature a of the generator then begins to furnish an alternating current, which passes through the impedance coil I and rectifier R which permits current to pass only in the direction of the arrow, to the positive pole of the battery, and thence through the rectifier R<2> and conductor l<3> to the other terminal of the armature a. As soon as the alternating current changes in direction, it passes through the conductor l<3> and the rectifier R<1> to the positive pole of the battery, through the rectifier R<3> and the conductor l<2>, through the impedance coil I to the other terminal of the armature, both currents being thus rectified and made suitable for charging the battery. The field magnet of the generator may be excited by a battery of accumulators with or without a centrifugal device. A two-phase or polyphase generator may be used, and the impedance of the coil I may be varied by allowing its core to be sucked in &c. An automatic rheostat may be introduced at S for regulating the lamp circuit and to compensate for variation in the electromotive force of the battery. To assist the excitation of the machine when it is arranged to be self-exciting, the lighting-current from the battery may be passed through a winding on the field of the generator. Permanent magnets may be introduced into the construction of the fields, in which case the conductor l<1> is connected, not to the negative end of the battery B, but to the conductor l<3> as shown in dotted lines, and a special impedance coil may be introduced in the field circuit to afford additional regulation. The armature circuit of the generator may be designed to possess the required amount of impedance, or the generator output may be kept constant by a separate demagnetizing-dynamo weakening the current through the field of the main operator, in which case the special coil is dispensed with. The Provisional Specification describes an arrangement in which a four-phase generator has its armature connected in "star," the four outgoing wires being connected each through a separate impedance coil to the negative plate of a rectifier, and the positive plates of the rectifiers being connected in parallel to the positive terminal of the lighting-battery.
Patent GB-190503820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Alkali Peroxides for use in the Obtainment of Oxygen Gas
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1905-02-23
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 3820. Johnson, J. Y., [Foersterling, H., and Philipp, H.]. Feb. 23. Oxygen is obtained from an alkali peroxide, such as sodium peroxide, which has been melted until homogeneous and then cooled in moulds. The peroxide, so treated, does not disintegrate, and, when brought into contact with water or other suitable liquid or solution, is stated to evolve oxygen gas instantly and continuously. Any required matter may be added to the peroxide during any stage of its preparation.
Patent GB-190504201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Meters.
Inventor: GUMZ ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1905-02-28
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 4201. Gumz, A. E., and Wingender, A. W. Feb. 28. Freezing, preventing.-Water meters are provided with one wall 7 formed of corrugated flexible material. Fig. 1 shows the invention as applied to a disk meter. The parts of the meter are capable of moving apart to a certain extent, if the internal pressure, from any cause such as frost, should exceed a certain amount. Normally, the parts are held in their places by the flexible wall. The invention is equally applicable to other kinds of water meters.
Patent GB-190508849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Drop Box Motions for Looms for Weaving.
Filed: 1905-04-27
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 8849. Smith & Bros., W., and Heyworth, E. April 27. Loom change-box motions.-Relates to the dropbox motion without repeating-barrel described in Specification No. 12,689, A.D. 1898. The needle levers, operated by the pattern-chain barrel a carried ou a cam-oscillated lever d, are formed in two independently-fulcrumed parts b, c. Each of the parts b carries two or more catches p, operated by a tappet barrel i which is oscillated by an arm n and a rod l, or by segment and rack gearing, from the drop-box lever or eccentric-rod m. The parts c are cam-levers, and one of them has a set of four projections q and the other a joint projection r. When a pattern card acts on a lever b, the catches p when raised by the projections s lift the camlevers c, which act to throw the wheel segments in gear and thereby actuate the drop-box eccentrics h. The projections s may lift both the catches p on one lever b simultaneously, or either of them separately. When working with a jacquard or dobby, levers fulerumed to the barrel stud V and worked from the jacquard &c. may be employed to control the levers b instead of a pattern barrel and cards.
Patent GB-190514276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ROBINSON CHARLES
Filed: 1905-07-11
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 14,276. Robinson, C., and Mole, G. July 11. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Liquid fuel is fed by gravity free from the suction effect through the passages F<1>, F and distributed over the exterior of the chamber E, air at the same time being drawn into the carburetting-chamber A, through ports C', and the inlet B<1>. The adjustable fuel inlet valve G is mounted in a sliding sleeve G<1>, which receives motion from the throttle valve K controlling the mixture outlet L<1>. A flat spring H is arranged to bear on the head of the fuel valve, as shown in Fig. 1. The fuel outlet is open to the atmosphere through the passages C<2>, and is surrounded by a collar D, between which and the fuel outlet a small annular ori6ce D<1> is formed for the passage of the fuel. Communication between the mixing-chamber A and its outlet is established through ports, (not shown), formed in the base E<1> of the chamber E. The carburettor may be used for vaporizing alcohol.
Patent GB-190517792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Winding Yarn.
Inventor: CZOENDOER LASZLO
Filed: 1905-09-02
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 17,792. Cz÷nd÷r, L. Sept. 2. Winding- machines.-Relates to hand or power machines for domestic or other purposes, and of the kind in which a thread - guide is mounted on a carriage and reciprocated by means of a cam-groove in a drum a. In order that the material may be tightly wound, a plate n is pressed upon it during the winding operation by means of a spring, and the pivoted and slotted thread-guide f rests upon the plate. Upon the carriage d is also mounted an arm h carrying a tension device consisting of two disks pressed together by springs. To facilitate doffing &c., the spindle is made in two parts secured together by screwing &c., and the reel upon which the material is wound is made with a loose end. A strip of paper is wrapped on the bobbin before commencing the winding operation to form a core for the completed mass of thread.
Patent GB-190520245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Clutch Mechanisms.
Inventor: DIDIER JULES LOUIS
Filed: 1905-10-06
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 20,245. Didier, J. L. Sept 2, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Clutches.-The driving-shaft 1 carries a casing 2, 3 in which are placed fixed clutch blocks 7 and blocks 8 pressed axially on guides 10 by springs 13 and. prevented from rotation by radial projections 30 engaging the casing bolts 4. The driven shaft 20 is connected by a Hooke's joint to a short shaft 18, which carries a metal plate 6 fitting between the blocks 7, 8. The springs 13 normally keep the parts in engagement, a sleeve 21, acting on levers 23 pivoted on the casing and bearing on rods 12 which actuate the blocks 8, being moved to disengage the parts. Eyes 24, 28 fitting the pivot pins on the casing are placed at different distances from the axes of the levers 23 in order that the levers may be placed in four different positions to adjust for wear. Air holes 27, 29 are provided for cooling, and blocks of graphite may be let into the blocks 7, 8 for lubrication.
Patent GB-190521357-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Protector and Piercer for the Ends of Cigars.
Inventor: SCHOLES RICHARD
Filed: 1905-10-20
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 21,357. Scholes, R. Oct. 20. Making cigar piercers and tips.-A combined piercer b and protector a for the end of a cigar may be formed by stamping and bending a sheet of metal or other suitable material.
Patent GB-190521733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Building Blocks.
Inventor: GOLLIEK STANLEY
Filed: 1905-10-25
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 21,733. Golliek, S. Oct 25. Building-blocks. -An horizontal section of two building-blocks is shown in Fig. 4. The blocks are provided with vertical perforations 11, 12, the latter to receive pipes, wires, &c., and with vertical semicircular recesses 13 in the sides or ends, the recesses of two adjacent blocks registering to form a circular channel. Recesses 14 are also formed in the ends or sides of the blocks. Crimped binding- members 15, connected by cross-braces 18, are embedded in the blocks, and are provided at one end with eyes 16 and at the other with books 17, the hooks and eyes being made to engage with one another in the channels formed by the recesses 13, and thus bind the blocks together.
Patent GB-190522358-A (GB)
Title: Orthopedic Appliances for Curing Knock-knees, Bandy Legs, Flat Feet, and Club Feet.
Inventor: SEMELEDER OSKAR
Filed: 1905-11-01
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 22,358. Semeleder, O. Nov. 1. Deformity appliances.-An appliance for curing knock-knee, bandy-legs, club-foot, and flat-foot consists, as shown diagrammatically in Figs. 1 and 2, of one or more splints 2, which may be jointed at 5, attached to a footboard 1, which touches the ground at one side of the foot, so that a force in the direction of the arrow 7 is produced by the weight of the patient, and acts through a strap or case of leather, woven material, &c. attached below the knee. The footboard 1 may consist of a lateral extension of the splint at the heel, or of a plate extending laterally from under the front foot, or of a collapsible heel, Fig. 5, consisting of two steel plates 11, 8, separated by a prop 12 and a spring 18 and encased in leather 16, 17. The plate 11 is secured to the plate 9, to which the sphnt 2 is secured at E or F. In an uncovered heel, the prop 12 is attached to the plates 11, 8 by tenons working in slots. The spring 18 may be spiral, flat, or S-shaped, or may consist of a number of rubber balls, or a rubber heel with a rubber space on one side may be used. A. rigid upper leather may be used in place of a splint.