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Patent GB-190414239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Traction Systems.
Inventor: KANDO COLOMAN DE
Filed: 1904-06-23
Granted: 1905-06-23
Abstract: 14,239. Kand¾, C. de. June 23. Electric railways. - Relates to propulsion on electric traction systems either by alternating or continuous current alternatively by simply reversing a suitable switch. The armatures of the motors may have polyphase windings only, or they may have separate windings for the continuous and alternating currents. Figs. 9 and 10 show the manner in which the reversing-switch acts. In the connections shown in Fig. 10, the coils of the stator act as magnet coils, either all the coils of the three-phrase winding or only one part of them being used. Fig. 13 shows the complete switching- arrangements, in which Rh is a starting-rheostat for the polyphase motor, M<1>, M<2>, M<3> the fieldmagnet windings, K the continuous-current collector, R<1> R', the alternating-current collectors, C the controller for the continuous - current machine, 1-22 the contacts of the reversing-switch, and 10-12 the source of supply of the three-phase current. When the switch is turned so that the contacts 1-5 contact with the contacts 18-22, the remaining contacts are out of use and the motor works as a continuous-current motor. When the contacts 1-9 contact with the contacts 10-17, the motor works as a polyphase machine. The Figures show the motor with " star windings, but other windings may be used.
Patent GB-190415759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Condensing Steam and Heating Water.
Inventor: MORISON DONALD BARNS
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 15,759. Morison, D. B. July 15. Turbine8.-Fig. 9 shows a light construction of tubular surface apparatus suitable for use as a condenser or water-heater on warships or turbine steamers. The casing a is circular and divided into compartments, each of which is provided with a separate drain passage. At the opposite inlet and outlet sides of the compartments, and adjacent to the ports d connecting them, are longitudinal tubeless spaces which increase in cross-sectional area in a direction towards the ports, so as to lessen the resistance to the flow of steam from one compartment to the next. The air is withdrawn through a number of passages n connected to a common pipe so as to promote a uniform outflow of air. Or the outlet end of the last compartment may be provided with a single air-outlet branch, and a partition provided, between the lower edge of which and the casing is an opening extending the full length of the compartment.
Patent GB-190418105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Transformation of Repulsion Motors when Running at Speed into Rotating Field Asynchronous Motors.
Inventor: LATOUR MARIUS
Filed: 1904-08-20
Granted: 1905-08-19
Abstract: 18,105. Latour, M. Aug. 27, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Motors, controlling.-In Specification No. 13,585, A.D. 1904, a repulsion motor having two pairs of brushes c<1>, d<1> and c<2>, d<2>, Fig. 1, arranged upon its rotor R is transformed into an induction motor by the closing of a switch I. The present invention consists in impressing upon the brushes electromotive forces derived from auxiliary coils b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, b<4> on the stator S. In this case, to obtain the induction motor it is necessary to close two switches I<1>, I<2>. The switch I, Fig. 1, or the switches P, I<2>, Fig. 2, may be closed automatically by means of a centrifugal governor or the like, the central rod k, Fig. 3, of which is rotated by the motor shaft. The closing of the switches may be effected gradually through resistances or impedances.
Patent GB-190421351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for use in connection with Enemas, or Irrigators, and the like Injectors.
Inventor: KESWICK ELIZABETH
Filed: 1904-10-05
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 21,351. Keswick, E. Oct. 5. Syringes; douche tubes.-Apparatus for use with a syringe or irrigator consists of a stand A, which forms a container for the liquid to be injected. The bottom G slopes down to an opening D which allows the liquid to be sucked up by an enema from the outside compartment F. An upper vessel B fits into the stand and serves as a container for the discharged liquid. The vessel is pear-shaped in cross-section and is provided with a broad flange which serves as a seat. For use with an irrigator, the lower compartment is made separate from the stand and is adapted to be fixed at a higher level than the seat. For use with this apparatus, the enema nozzle L is fitted with a rubber or ebonite shield M of the shape shown in cross-section in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190425695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water-gates and the like.
Inventor: ICKE HENRY ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-11-25
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 25,695. Icke, H. A. Nov. 25. Sluice gates.-Consists in arranging two gates one at each end of the culvert in a dam, to facilitate opening the passage under pressure. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation of the apparatus. At one end of the culvert is arranged the gate or valve A', formed in one case as the segment of a circle and turned about an axle A' by the lifting- gear shown. This valve need not necessarily be water-tight. A recess is formed in the culvert forward and above the axle A<3> for the reception of the gate A' when raised and open. At the other end of the culvert is a sliding valve or watertight gate B', operated by a rope B<4>. On the face of this gate is a valve C' arranged to fit watertight on the opening C<2>, and preferably operated by the rope B<4>. This valve allows water to flow through the orifice C<2> and so to diminish the pressure on the gate B', which may then be raised preparatory to raising the gate A'. The gate A' may be shut off from water or the gate B' and valve raised to the surface for inspection or repairs. In the case of high dams, and where it is desired to open the gate A' to its full height while the velocity of discharge is great, the moment due to the current may be overcome by balance weights attached to ropes having devices such as hooks A<12> attached to their other ends engaging with the top edge of the segmental plate when near the upper end of its stroke.
Patent GB-190501326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms having Stationary Bobbins of Weft Thread and Gripper Shuttles
Inventor: RENGER CARL
Filed: 1905-01-23
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 1326. Renger, C. Jan. 23. Shuttleless looms. -The action of the needles for catching the weft loops at the selvedges is controlled by the movements of the weft carrier, and the arrangements for causing the carrier to engage and release the wefts and for regulating the tension of the wefts supplied from fixed bobbins are described. The carrier 35, Fig. 2, is provided with a pivoted gripper 2 having flat faces 19 to be pressed against by a spring 20 to hold the gripper in either of its operative positions. When the carrier is in a shuttle box, the prongs of the gripper are inclined in the direction in which the carrier is to be picked, so that the gripper will engage the weft, which passes through a guide 23 across a groove 22 in the inside of the box front to the fabric, the inside of the box front being forwardly inclined at its fore end. The carrier is picked, and draws a weft loop S through the shed, and, when the carrier is entering the opposite box, the gripper engages a stop 17 on a pivoted arm 14. This arm is moved against a fixed stop 18, and the position of the gripper is reversed by the action of the stop 17. At the same time, the arm 14 acts against a stop 13 on a pivoted arm 12, to move the latter, which, in turn, acts through a pin 10 engaged by a slot in a pivoted lever 9, to cause the arm 8 of the lever 9 to move a slide 4 carrying the loop needle 3. The needle 3 catches the loop S, which is then released by the reversal of the gripper 2. The tension of the weft draws the loop to the selvedge, where it is held by the needle 3, from which it is released in the following beat-up of the lay. At the next pick of the carrier, the gripper 2 engages a fresh loop of weft and then meets the stop 17. The arm 14 is moved past its original position, and a stop 15 upon it acts upon the arm 12, which returns the slide 4 and the needle 3 to their original positions. A spring 16, connecting the arms 14, 12 acts to return the arm 14 to its original position. The weft at each side of the loom passes from a bobbin carried by the lay through a guide-eye 29, Fig. 9, on an adjustable bar 24 carried by the lay. From the eye 29, the weft passes between a spring- pressed plate 33 and a lower plate, through a guide-eye 30 on the bar 24, and through an eye 28 on a pivoted arm 25 to the guide-eye 23. Normally, the arm 25 is held by a spring 26 in the position shown in dotted lines against an adjustable stop 31. When the carrier is picked, the arm 25 is drawn to the position shown in full lines, and a projection 32 upon it passes between the plate 33 and the lower plate to permit the weft to be drawn from the bobbin. When the weft loop is released, the arm 25 is forced back by its spring to take up the slack, and the projection 32 is moved from between the plates, which then grip the weft.
Patent GB-190503226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pudding Bowls.
Inventor: LAWSON ANNA
Filed: 1905-02-16
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 3226. Lawson, A. Feb. 16. Pudding - bowls a r e formed with an annular bead A below the rim to prevent the cloth cord from slipping.
Patent GB-190504141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Pile Fabrics and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: MORTON GAVIN
IPC: D04B23/08
Filed: 1905-02-28
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 4141. Morton, G. Feb. 28. Pile fabrics.-Relates to the production of pile carpets, resembling Turkey or tufted fabrics, and of curtains and covering-material for furnishing purposes. An ordinary warp machine having the usual barbed needles a, Fig. 1, sinkers b, and pressing-bars c is employed. In addition to the usual guide-bars having eyes f for the looping- warp f Figs. 1 and 2, there are separate guide-bars g for the pile warp g<1>, operated to carry the latter under and round noses d' of grooved pile-forming bars or holders d, and thence over the stems and under the barbs of the needles a along with the looping-yarns f<1>, so that both the yarns f<1>, g<1> are knitted into the fabric. In place of the usual single weft guide-bar, two separate guide-bars having eyes h, i for the binding or shoot yarns h<1>, i<1> are used. The sinkers b lay in the yarns from the eyes h, i, which are moved laterally in the usual way. A third stationary guide-bar having eyes j is used, the yarns j<1> from which are thus laid longitudinally between the wefts h<1>, i<1>. The loops of pile yarn pass down the bars d, and are cut by rotating cutters e, the length of pile being determined by the breadth of the bars d, or by the distance between the front edges of the pile-forming bars and the backing of the fabric. Fig. 2 represents the fabric without the pile.
Patent GB-190504346-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lock Bolt.
Inventor: EDWARDS JAMES
Filed: 1905-03-02
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 4346. Edwards, J. March 2. Locks, key; keys; sliding bolts.-Relates to a lever lock for doors which can be operated by hand on the inside but only by a key on the outside. The door is secured by two horizontal or vertical bolts B sliding in guides on the door and engaging sockets on the door frame. The bolts are operated from the outside by means of a double or quadruple bitted key J, the wards of which move the levers N and free the stops M on the bolts, and then withdraw the bolts by engaging with the recesses P therein. From the inside, the bolts may be withdrawn by hand, the levers N being adapted to be moved out of engagement with the stops M by means of their projecting ends L. The shape of the lever gatings allows the bolts to be shot by band. The bolts can be secured on the inside against unlocking from without by pins passing through holes in the bolts and guides. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 24,973, A.D. 1897.]
Patent GB-190506568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Machines for Applying Icing, Jelly and the like to Cakes and other Confections
Inventor: PETERS FRANK MAX
Filed: 1905-03-28
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 6568. Peters, F. M. March 28. Confectionery; cakes; biscuits.-A machine for applying icing, jelly, and the like to cakes, biscuits, &c. comprises a carrier, a cake-feeding device, an icing-device, and a reciprocating table for applying the cake to the icing-device. Subsidiary devices for applying plastic substances, fruits or the like, or a second cake, to the already coated cake are also described. The carrier chain, Fig. 8, is provided with lugs 14, whereby the cakes are removed from a vertical feed-hopper. Guides 11, 12 are provided for the cakes and the chain respectively. The preferred icing - device, Figs. 2 and 3, is formed with apertures 38, through which the icing is swept on to the cakes by a device 45. An alternative form consists of a feed-box which reciprocates laterally over a suitable aperture. The reciprocating table 18 is yieldingly mounted on a bar 21 by means of springs 26, and is lifted by a cam 29 rigidly connected to the bar 21. CJips 33 provided with springs 35, bearing on the lower face of the table and on a fixed bar 37, hold the cake to the table in its uppermost position and release it in its lowest position. Adjustable guide strips are also provided on the table. A reservoir 76, Fig. 8, provided with a reciprocating plunger 79 discharges jelly or the like on to the cake. A reciprocating spear 82, formed with a lug 82a, takes a nut or the like from the column 81 and places it on the cake. A second cake is placed on the cake by means of an ordinary vertical feedhopper with a slotted guide over which the second cake is moved on to the face of the cake on the conveyer.
Patent GB-190507775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tanks for Containing Gas Holders
Inventor: CREEKE ROBERT WILLIAM BISSET
Filed: 1905-04-12
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 7775. Creeke, R. W. B., and Barker, J. April 12. Gas-holders.-In order to make metal tanks for containing gas-holders less liable to deterioration by rust or corrosion than ordinarily, the bottom is made of cast iron and the sides of steel or malleable iron. Fig. 4 illustrates the method of joining the sides and bottom together, 15 representing a rust or cement joint, and Fig. 2 shows an annular tank constructed as described above.
Patent GB-190521981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for the Disinfection of Infected Articles by Steam or like Fluid.
Inventor: ROBERTSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-10-28
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 21,981. Robertson, W. Oct. 28. Disinfecting.-In a steam disinfecting -apparatus, the outlet c<1> of the heating-coil c is arranged within the outlet from the chamber so as to serve as an ejector to expel air &c. from the chamber. The valves d, i, which control the steam inlet to the coil and the outlet from the chamber respectively, are connected together so as to be simultaneously controlled.
Patent GB-190526203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Turning, and Grinding or Finishing Shafting and the like.
Inventor: MACDONALD ALFRED
Filed: 1905-12-16
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 26,203. Macdonald, A. Dec. 16. Lathes.-In an apparatus for turning and grinding shafts, turning and grinding are performed while a finished shaft is being replaced by a rough one. The work l is fed beneath the tailstock o and headstock b by a conveyer 4, and is lifted and lowered from between the lowest pair of centres i, v by slides 8, racks 9, and pinions 10. The centres are carried by plates h rotatable in rings f, p, q by gearing 14, 15 and a handle to bring the work opposite to a turning-tool mounted in a rest 12 and a grinding-disk 13, the plates being, locked in the rings in any of four positions by taper pins arranged radially. The shafts l are driven by a spur-wheel on the main spindle e, and wheels and driving-plates loose on the centres i, which are " dead " centres, and the tailstock centres are fitted with conical centring-bushes, slit as shown in Fig. 5. Rests 19 for supporting the shaft being ground are raised and lowered by racks 21 and pinions 22 and rotated by worm-wheels and worms 23, 24. The chain 4 of the conveyer may carry V-blocks 3 for the work or may drive feed-rollers. More than one shaft at a time may be turned, ground, and replaced.
Patent GB-190526501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Means for Giving an Impulse to a Pendulum.
Filed: 1905-12-19
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 26,501. Lowne, R. M., and Lowne Electric Clock and Appliances Co. Dec. 19. Electric clocks.-In apparatus for driving a pendulum by electricity, automatic means are provided for bringing into use a second source of energy when the primary source fails. If the amplitude of oscillation decreases so that the finger e no longer engages the projection f<1> to close the contacts f, g, the finger acts on the projection i<1> and closes the contacts i, j. The two sources are connected directly to the electromagnet or the second source to a second magnet. The system may be extended to three or more sources.
Patent GB-190603096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Tram Cars.
Inventor: LYCETT JAMES ALBERT
Filed: 1906-02-08
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 3096. Lycett, J. A., and Conaty, G. J. Feb. 8. Axle-trucks.-Relates to electric tramcars having four wheels mounted in pairs on radially-moving frames, which carry the motors and are provided with an arrangement of inclined bearing-surfaces so that they always tend to assume a central position for straight running. Figs. 1 and 2 show one end of a tramcar, and Fig. 3 shows an enlarged transverse section on the lines X-X, Figs. 1 and 2. The radially-moving frame 12 is pivoted at 13 to the underframe of the car, and is provided with bearings 17,18 for the axle 2 driven by the motor 11. Continuations of the frame 12 beyond the axle bearings are connected by a cross-bar 29 which supports the car through inclined bearing- pieces in such a way that the wheels tend to assume a central position for straight running. To the top of the cross-bar 29 is fixed a doubleinclined bearing-piece or slide 30 on which rests a corresponding bearing-piece 31 pivotally connected at 38 to a cross-bar 32 fixed to the car frame. The cross-bar 29 is made with upwardly projecting sides and ends, so as to form an oil bath for the lubrication of the inclined bearing-surfaces.
Patent GB-190605509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Ventilators, particularly relating to Ventilators used for the Admission of Air into Public Buildings and the like.
Inventor: PICKUP OSWALD
Filed: 1906-03-07
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 5509. Pickup, 0. March 7. Ventilators.-In ventilators of the quadrant type, the front plate b<1> of the valve is hinged to the framework a<1> independently of the sides a<3> so that it can be opened outwards as shown in Fig. 3 to facilitate cleaning and inspection. The baffle-plate d<2>, Fig. 2, is fitted into a groove d<3> so that it can be raised for the same purpose. The front plate b<1> is normally fastened to the sides a<3> by turnbuttons b<2>, and when open is held by a chain c' attached to a stay c<1> connecting the sides a<3>. The invention is stated to be applicable to other forms of ventilator.
Patent GB-190605588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for use in Supporting when Open the Doors or Movable Sides of Railway Wagons.
Inventor: ROSSALL JAMES
Filed: 1906-03-08
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 5588. Rossall, J. March 8. Stays.-Side doors of wagons, hinged at their lower edges, are supported in the horizontal position by a cross-bar, the ends of which rest on removable brackets placed on each side of the door. The side a<1> of the hanger is bent at the top to form a hook a<2>, by which the hanger is suspended from the side of the vehicle. The inclined sides a<3> are formed with notches a<5> to support the crossbar c, or the sides a<3> may be replaced by chains through the links of which the bar c is passed. In a modified form, the hangers are provided with projecting brackets to support the door, and the rod c is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190609177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Advertising Signs.
Inventor: SEABROOK HENRY HERBERT PARKES
Filed: 1906-04-18
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 9177. Seabrook, H. H. P., and Seabrook, P. B. H. April 18. Ornamenting. - Relates to advertising-signs adapted to be illuminated by natural or artificial light. A sheet a of cardboard, metal, or other suitable material printed in suitable colours is perforated to form letters as at b, and a sheet c of coloured tissue paper or other transparent or translucent material is attached to the back so as to cover the perforations b. Other perforations d are then made through the card and tissue paper, and a second coloured backing e is attached. This process may be repeated as often as desired. The darkened coloured backings are preferably nearest the sheet a. The complete sheet may be enclosed between sheets of glass and slid into the front of a casing containing illuminating means. The perforations may be of various sizes and shapes, and may be conveniently produced by a continuously running punching- machine worked by machinery or foot power and having a table over which the card can be moved as required.
Patent GB-190612866-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Book Rest or the like.
Inventor: VALTERS HEDLEY FRANK
Filed: 1906-06-02
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 12,866. Valters, H. F. June 2. Book-rests.-An easel-shaped book-rest or the like has adjustable feet to rest upon the knees, and a cross-piece, upon which the book rests, adjustable in height by pegs and secured by spring clips, the easel being held in position by a strap round the shoulders or supported by means of a detachable prop upon a table. The extremities of the members A, A<2>, Fig. 1, of the easel-shaped frame are provided with swivelling plates D, which adjust themselves to an uneven surface. The cross-piece E, which holds the book &c., is provided with pegs fitting into holes a, turn-buttons &c. F, F<1> which secure it in position, and leaf - holders G, G<1>. When the rest is used upon a table &c.. a detachable pivoted support H is hung upon one of the hooks at the back of the frame, and is held in position by the stay K. When it is used without supports, the plates D are placed upon the knees, and the frame is held at the desired inclination by an adjustable endless cord L passing round the back of the frame and under one of the hooks there, as shown, and round the shoulders. The frame may be made to fold by hinging some of its members, and it may be constructed of stamped sheet metal.
Patent GB-190617999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cooling and Purifying Gases.
Inventor: MEYER ALOYS
Filed: 1906-08-10
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 17,999. Meyer, A., and Hastert, E. Aug. 10. Scrubbers.-Relates to apparatus for cooling and purifying or washing gases, such as blast-furnace gases which are to be used for heating or motive power. Within a cylindrical casing an horizontal rotating water-supply pipe b carrying radial perforated branches f passes through a series of fixed perforated disks or sieves c arranged between the branches f. The gas to be treated enters at one end of the casing and leaves at the other end. The pipe b and its branches may be rotated by the reaction of the water jets issuing from the branches. The waste water collects in the bottom of the casing and escapes by an overflow e, the level of the water being below the disks. The liquid may be entirely drawn off through valves g. To allow the mud floating on the surface of the liquid to escape freely through the opening e, no partitions are employed in the casing.