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Patent GB-190424166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: MOUTERDE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1904-11-08
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 24,166. Mouterde, F. Nov. 8. Secondary batteries. - The positive electrode consists of two concentric cylinders A, B, Fig. 1, grooved and pasted on both sides as shown, and soldered to a star-shaped supporting-arm D. The negative electrode consists of three concentric cylinders, the outer one C, Fig. 3, forming the cell, and the inner ones being soldered to the base E by way of metal supports G. The positive cylinders fit between the negative ones, and are suspended from a ledge l on the cylinder C by means of insulating-blocks H on the ends of the arms D. Further insulating-pieces J on the arms D rest on the two inner negatives. A socket F fitted with a plug serves for cleansing the cell. The number of cylinders forming each electrode may be varied.
Patent GB-190426580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clay Cleaning Machines or Devices.
Inventor: DIESENER HERMANN
Filed: 1904-12-06
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 26,580. Diesener, H. Dec. 6. Pug-mills.-Clay is cleaned as it issues from a pugmill by pressing it in a column against a rotating disc, a thin layer of clay being continuously removed, while stones and other impurities are retained and discharged into sideboxes. Fig. 1 shows a sectional side elevation of the apparatus, Fig. 2 a front elevation of part of the machine, and Fig. 3 a plan of the scraper for removing the clay from the disc. The column 3 of clay is guided by rollers 8 and a fixed plate 10, so as to meet the disc 1 at an angle as shown ; the width of the working slit between the clay and disc is regulated by a plate 11. A knife 4 is reciprocated from side to side in this slit, and pushes stones &c. into boxes formed of plates 12, 13 and hinged weighted flaps 17. The stripping-off knife 20, Figs. 1 and 3, is adjustably mounted in a carrier 21 pivoted at 22, and is pressed against the disc 1 by a spring pulling on a bar 27, so that the knife is adjusted automatically. The plane 25 passes through the pivot 22 and the centre of the projecting part of the blade 20. The column of clay may be guided by overlapping plates 30, Fig. 4, instead of rollers; water is supplied by a pipe 31.
Patent GB-190500051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chairs or the like.
Inventor: KAISER REINHOLD
Filed: 1905-01-02
Granted: 1906-01-02
Abstract: 51. Kaiser, R. Jan. 2. Chairs &c.-A chair or the like, which can be readily taken to pieces to allow of more ready transport, has the legs secured to the seat by means comprising screw bolts disposed in the legs and seat and retained by socket pieces, pins, or the like, fitted within the legs. As shown in Figs. 2 and 4, the seat is connected to the legs by bolts e, which pass through corner pieces c<1> on the chair seat and screw into threaded sockets a, secured in the chair legs B by pins b. Metal plates or tubes m, Fig. 16, pierced by screwthreaded openings, may be substituted for the sockets a. In another form, eye-bolts j, Fig. 13, are used, and are retained within the chair legs by pins k passing through the eyes. The chair legs are slotted, and the bolts, with the pins in position, are inserted. The slots are afterwards plugged, sufficient space being left to give lateral play to the bolts. Nuts are screwed upon the threaded parts of the bolts j. In a third form, the side and front bars of the seat are separable, and are connected to the legs by bolts screwing into threaded members disposed in the legs. The other ends of the bolts project through shoulders which are formed on the side and front bars, and against which the securing-nuts bear. In a fourth form, the rails of the seat frame are connected to the legs by dowels, and there are strengthening - bars running parallel to the side and front rails and secured to the legs by bolts or other suitable device.
Patent GB-190500822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Leggings.
Inventor: LOWENTHALL ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1905-01-16
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 822. Lowenthall, A. E., and Bettney, T. Jan. 16. Spring-stripfastenings. - In leggings fastened by means of a spring strip, the ends of which take into sockets, the sockets, or the spring, or both, are made so as to be fixed at any desired distance from the respective meeting edges of the legging. This is effected by providing each socket and each end of the strip with a threaded shank 5, 12,13, Fig. 1, which passes in each case through slots 8, 11, 14,15 in the legging and is clamped in place by a nut 8 in any desired position in the slot. Instead of slots, holes may be made in the legging at different distances from the edges.
Patent GB-190501138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jet Condensers.
Inventor: ALLEN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-01-20
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 1138. Allen, W. H., and Allen, R. W. Jan. 20. Condensers.-A jet condenser consists of a number of spraying-nozzles i, suitably spaced and of suitable heights, arranged on a number of separately valved rings d in a casing a. The steam e ters at b and is exhausted at c. A strainer g is provided for the entering water. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a weir c' is provided to retain the condensation water so that it may be cooled by the pipes d. The rings d may be arranged at the top of the condenser and perforated baffles k provided to ensure that the steam and water follow different and intersecting paths. In the example shown in Fig. 5, the exhaust pipe c is also carried to the top of the condenser and is formed with a dome m. The spraying-nozzles, Fig. 7, are formed with a disk or button j.
Patent GB-190503599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Indicating at a Distance the Height of Water or other Liquid Levels
Inventor: RITTMEYER FRANZ
Filed: 1905-02-21
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 3599. Rittmeyer, F. Feb. 21. Thermometers. - In an apparatus for indicating the level of a liquid at a distance electrically, and stated in the Provisional Specification to be applicable for indicating the level of the mercury in a thermometer, a float b in the liquid is made to move the contact-arm e of a resistance g, g<1>, and the arm m, Fig. 2, in the instrument at the receiving end is adjusted by the handle s so that the galvanometer r in the circuit shows that an equal current is passing through the two connecting-wires. A pointer attached to the arm then indicates the level. The resistances k, l are similar to the resistances g, g<1>, so that, when the current in the path f, g, h,l,p is equal to that in the path f, g<1>, i, k, q, the arms m, e will be similarly situated. A disclaimer is made with reference to the subject-matter of Specification No. 22,394, A.D. 1894, [Abridgment Class Registering &c.].
Patent GB-190509249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Slag and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: RIDLEY THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-05-02
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 9249. Ridley, T. W. May 2. Casting slag. - Slag for macadam pavements is cast in an endless chain of pyramidal moulds a, and the cast blocks drop on to an endless conveyer c, from which they are taken by a crane d to annealing-kilns e. The blocks are afterwards broken, and, if desired, tar is mixed with the broken slag while still hot.
Patent GB-190517643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Tractors.
Inventor: GERARD LEON
Filed: 1905-08-31
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 17,643. Gerard, L. Aug. 31. Electric locomotives.-Relates to electric tractors running on an elevated rail for towing barges or boats along canals, or for hauling carriages or loads in factories, mines, &c., and consists of improved means for utilizing the strain on the tow-rope to increase the pressure of the gripping-wheels. The track beam 1, suitably supported from the ground or by wall brackets, is engaged above and below by two pairs of wheels. The upper pair 9, 10 are driven through spur gearing from the electric motor 21, which is supported beneath the rail. The lower wheels are mounted directly beneath the upper pair, and rotate on pins 15,16, which are mounted in blocks 13, 14, free to slide vertically in the framework. The tow-rope is fixed to the upper end of a pivoted lever 30, the shorter arm of which engages through a spring 28 with the sliding block 14. The lever 30 is connected through equalizing-links to a corresponding lever 29 at the other end of the tractor. In a modification, the tow-rope is fixed to a lever keyed to the shaft 36, which may also be rotated by a handwheel and worm gearing when it is necessary to increase the grip of the wheels. In another modification, the equalizing-links are replaced by a hydraulic device shown in Fig. 7, in which the blocks 13, 14 are connected to pistons working in cylinders containing liquid, the upper and lower ends of'the cylinders being in communication, as shown. The control of the motor may be effected from a platform on the tractor or from the boat &c. which is being towed.
Patent GB-190521074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scissors
Inventor: EASTMAN ALBERT N
Filed: 1905-10-17
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 21,074. Lake, H. H., [Eastman, A. N.]. Oct. 17. Scissors.-To increase automatically the pressure between the blades during the cutting operation, a spring clip 5, Fig.. 4, is attached by screws to the base of one arm of the scissors and surrounds the blades 2, 3, Fig. 3. When the scissors are shut, the bevel edges 4 on the blades expand the spring and cause it to exert its greatest pressure. As the scissors are opened, the spring resumes its normal shape and the pressure exerted becomes gradually less.
Patent GB-190523357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatuses for Automatically Delivering Measured Quantities of Liquid Disinfectant to Flushing Cisterns.
Inventor: JARVIS CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-11-14
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 23,357. Jarvis, C. A. Nov. 14. Lift plug or sliding valves; dirt, preventing lodgment of. -Liquid disinfec tant for a flushing cistern is contained in a reservoir A the brass botton of which commu nicates by a flared hole b, having knife-edge, with a measuring-chambe B. The hole i closed by the coni cal end of a leaden weight D having a guide-spindle passing through a detachable cap b of the measuring chamber. This weight is raised on actuation of the flushing- apparatus, and the measuring-chamber filled, and a portion e of the guide-spindle being cut away allow the measured liquid to discharge when the weight is lowered. The knife-edge of the hole b is for preventing lodgment of dust, and after a time will cut a shoulder f on the leaden weight as shown by dotted lines.
Patent GB-190524729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to electric Controllers.
Inventor: ATKINSON CLAUDE WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-11-29
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 24,729. Atkinson, C. W. Nov. 29. Switches.-A controller consists of a number of quick-break switches, operated successively by a number of cams on one shaft which may be disengaged from the handle in the 'on' or 'off' positions. The shaft c carrying the cams d is journaled in the case a, and arms e are pivoted on an axle f. Each arm has a heel g to engage one of the cains d, and is connected to one of a. number of contactbars h by a rod i and spring j. The bars h, engage clip contacts k, connected to resistances l, preferably constructed as described in Specification No. 2920, A.D. 1905. An operating - handle m is' loose upon the shaft c, and carries two pins p which fit in holes in a collar n fixed to the shaft. The cover b carries a bent stud which normally engages one of two longitudinal ribs s on the handle. A circumferential rib t is also attached to each rib s and engages with a stud to keep the handle m in engagement with the collar n in the intermediate positions of the controller. To switch on, the operator presses on the handle m<1> to move the handle in against the spring q into engagement with the collar n, the stud thereby passing between the ribs s, t. The cams can then be rotated to open the switch h<2> and to close the main switch h<1> and, successively, the resistance switches h. When all these are closed, the stud abuts against a rib s and the handle m is disengaged by the spring q when the operator releases the handle. To switch off, the shaft c is rotated farther and the switch h<2> short-circuits a motor feld winding which can be connected to it, to prevent sparking at the moment the switch h<1> breaks the main circuit. The handle m is disengaged when the circuit is open. A pawl w is pivoted to the cover b and engages slots v<1> in a collar v on the shaft c to prevent backward rotation when the full 'on' or ' off' position is attained.
Patent GB-190526354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pyrotechnic Signals.
Inventor: STANFORD ROBERT
Filed: 1905-12-18
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 26,354. Stanford, R., and Colpitt, P. R. Dec. 18. Lighting burners &c.-To ignite the fuse i of a pyrotechnic signal, a piece of emery cloth l or the like is drawn over a plate k covered with phosphorus or other similar material by pulling a string m.
Patent GB-190526888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes of Manufacturing Artificial Manure.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1905-12-23
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 26,888. Thompson, W. P., [Schlutius, J.]. Dec. 23. Manures.-Calcium and potassium nitrates for use as manures are obtained by treating lime and potassium compounds, especially crude salts or waste lyes, either separately or mixed, with oxides oE nitrogen obtained from the atmosphere, e.g. by electric means. The gases may be mixed with steam, and are brought into contact with the lyes in absorption columns or other vessels.
Patent GB-190600716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Binding and Filing of Sheets, Pamphlets or the like.
Inventor: ROBOTTOM ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1906-01-10
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 716. Robottom, R. J. Jan. 10. Albums.-Relates to the binding and filing of sheets, pamphlets, or the like. The sheets are bound by strips of silk cloth &c. partly coated on one side with adhesive, the part near the fold being left uncoated, and coated on the other side with wax &c. to prevent adhesion when several strips are assembled. The binding-strips are provided along the fold with detachable hooks, loops, or eyes of wire &c., one form of which is shown in Fig. 6, which are adapted to be threaded on a cord, wire, &c. or to be bound in a frame. A suitable frame is shown in Fig. 7, the papers being filed on rods d attached to a longitudinallysliding bar d<xx>, hinged in a frame dx and retained in the closed position by countersunk catches d‹. Countersunk catches d<3> are provided, the central horn d<4> of which prevents longitudinal movement of the hinged bar when the latter is open. To keep the bound sheets closely packed in the case, one or more hooks pivoted on the frame d<x> and engaging the rods d may be employed, one form being shown at e, Fig. 7. The whole frame may be attached to a cover by tabs d' or by clips attached to the cover. Fig. 9 shows a modification for use when the sheets are provided with hooks. The sheets are held together by a catch e<0> held in place by a piece e<00> of elastic or by a wire having coiled spring portions. To prevent unintentional detachment of the hooks, a pad e<5> held in a clip e<6> and provided with a handle e<7> is used. The clip e<6> may have attached thereto another stop e" to co-operate with the bottom bar d. Two frames may be joined side by side to make a double frame.
Patent GB-190601511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Distance Recorders, Counters and like Apparatus.
Inventor: DRING JOHN
Filed: 1906-01-19
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 1511. Dring, J. Jan. 19. Counting - apparatus; odometers; fares, registering. - Transmitting and actuating mechanism is described for a system of counter-operation, applicable to registering the distance travelled by a motor road vehicle and to like purposes, in which the actuating-mechanism at the road wheel and the counter parts are connected by means of a Bowden wire. Fig. 1 shows a pin n k which strikes the pivoted lever f at every revolution and momentarily draws out the cylindrical spring- controlled slide c, to which one end of the Bowden wire d is attached ; the slide-containing cylinder is adjustably mounted, and in the case of motor road vehicles the pin may be replaced by a cam on the hub contacting with wear-resisting surfaces on the lever. The other end of the wire is also attached to a spring-controlled slide carrying the counteractuating pawl q, and either the ratchet-wheel may have a separate non-reverse pawl, or one end of the spring which keeps the actuating pawl in gear may be used for the purpose. Screw and nut means are provided for adjusting the length of the wire at each end.
Patent GB-190606293-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Copying-masses of Kaolin and Glycerine, to be used in connection with Hectographs and similar Copying Apparatus.
Inventor: JOSEPH LEO
Filed: 1906-03-15
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 6293. Joseph, L. March 15. Copying documents &c.-To hectographic composition of kaolin and glycerine is-added a zinc salt, preferably zinc sulphate, to render the mass more durable and less subject to the action of the atmosphere and changes of temperature. The composition may be used for copying with ordinary ink, or ink other than copying - ink. A small quantity of indigo may be added to the composition to prevent the copying-paper -from being turned a yellowish colour.
Patent GB-190610848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: MORATH JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-05-09
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 10,848. Morath, J. May 9. Stiffeners.-An elastic insertion for the toe-caps of boots and shoes comprises three pieces a, b, c of linen, arranged in step-like fashion towards the inside of the boot. The three layers are covered by a fourth layer of linen d, which is firmly sewn to the leather of the upper. The four layers a, b, c, d are impregnated with suitable adhesive, which secures all the layers together and enables them to be softened in water and brought to any desired shape.
Patent GB-190613014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collar and like Studs.
Inventor: ROSENBUND HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-06-05
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 13,014. Rosenbund, H. June 5. Studs and solitaires.- A stud has a flat shank a pivoted at c to the baseplate d, the end of the shank being triangular and thus allowing a rock. ing motion through a limited angle to the right and left. A spring secures the shank in its vertical and inclined positions.
Patent GB-190617312-A (GB)
Title: A Free Wheel and Back Pedälling Brake Hub for Motor and other Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: LEWIN LEOPOLD
Filed: 1906-08-01
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 17,312. Lewin, L., and Stift, J. N. Aug. 1. Brakes; driving- mechanism for motor and other bicycles. In a freewheel and backpedalling brake hub of the type wherein an internally screwthreaded clutch sleeve 13 is adapted to engage teeth 12 for driving the hub and teeth 17 for applying the brake, a drag spring 16 being provided to ensure the movement of the sleeve, the outer end 21 of the part 18 is made square to enter a square recess 25 formed by segmental brake blocks 22, which are mounted by slots 28 upon pins 27 so that the blocks are forced radially outwards to engage the hub. A spring ring 30 or the like restores the blocks to normal position. Lubricating-grooves 31 are provided in the blocks, and the brake is closed off from the hub interior by a plate 32.
Patent GB-190618254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Toys.
Inventor: LEWIS CHARLES AARON
Filed: 1906-08-14
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 18,254. Lewis, C. A. Feb. 23, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Mechanical toys.-A mechanical toy, shown in the form of a horse, is constructed of pivoted members 5, 7, 8, preferably of sheet metal, and legs 6 which are fixed on a platform 9 mounted on wheels 10, 12, the front wheels being driven by a spring motor 14 and suitable gearing. Upon the body 7 is mounted a rider 30 provided with pivoted arms 31 and with legs 33 slightly separated, so that they can straddle the horse. As the platform 9 is driven along by the motor, oscillating movements are given to the various parts of the horse by means of a pitman 22 attached to a crank 21 on the driving-axle. The parts 5, 7 and 7, 8 are jointed together, and the part 7 is jointed to the fixed leg 6, which is connected by a link 27 to the part 8. The pitman 22 thus actuates the members 5, 7, 8, so that the members change their positions, from that shown in Fig. 1 to that shown in Fig. 3, and during this movement the rider 30 may be thrown. The movements are repeated as the platform 9 moves along.
Patent GB-190618306-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or in connection with Rotary Coal and Rock Drills.
Inventor: HIRST HENRY
Filed: 1906-08-15
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 18,306. Hirst, H., Houghton, G., and Elvin, W. Aug. 15. Drilling.-In a rotary coal or rock drill for use in confined spaces, in order to drill to the desired depth, the tool spindle a, which is mounted in the hollow feed-screw sleeve d, is provided with holes i<1>, i2, &c., at distances apart not greater than the feed of the sleeve. These holes receive in turn, after feeding and then drawing back the sleeve alone, the driving-pin g which fits in slots in the sleeve, on which a collar h may be shrunk, or which may fit in holes in the sleeve on which a sliding collar is placed. The boring- bit b is attached to the spindle a and both have a clearing spiral c. The sleeve may be driven through a key and keyway e by a hollow shaft m, rotated by bevel-gearing, and the feed is produced by a split nut p, hinged on a pin q and tightened on the screw, or slackened off it for retracting-purposes, by a bolt r, the pin q being carried from a brake wheel t, fitted loose on the driving shaft m and carrying strap u to vary the rate of feed. Several spindles a may be screwed end to end. Specification No. 11,525, A.D. 1906, is referred to.
Patent GB-190626080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: FERRANTI SEBASTIAN ZIANI DE
Filed: 1906-11-17
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 26,080. Ferranti, S. Z. de. Nov. 17. Spokes; felloes or rims.-Relates to motor and other vehicle wheels of the type in which the tyrecarrying rim can be detached from the spoke system, and consists in providing means for maintaining the collapsed spoke system in connexion with the hub when the rim is removed. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, on releasing the nut d and locking-ring c, the spokes a can be inclined to the axle to permit the rim e to be removed. Some form of retaining-device, such as springs f, is employed to prevent the spokes from falling out of the hub. The retaining-device may comprise pivot pins l and an annular member m, Fig. 4. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the spokes are arranged in two sets pivoted in pairs at the rims and separated at the hub by a ring o. In suspension wheels, the spokes x, Fig. 9, may loop over hooks s on the rim, and may be connected to two hub flanges x, which can be either rotated relatively or separated axially.