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Patent GB-190418519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tennis or similar Racquets, Bats and the like.
Inventor: LEWIS OSWALD EDWARD
Filed: 1904-08-26
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 18,519. Lewis, O. E. Aug. 26. Racquets.-In order to strengthen the shoulder of a tennis &c. racquet, and to reduce the wind resistance when a stroke is being made, the frame is formed with bevelled edges c except at the shoulder, which is rectangular in cross-section. This enables the shoulder to be of increased size and strength without the frame being too heavy.
Patent GB-190419012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tyres for the Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: TITHERINGTON WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1904-09-03
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 19,012. Titherington, W. G., and McBrearty, F. J. Sept. 3. Tyres, non- elastic. -A series of wooden tread blocks b, recessed at c, are secured by bolts f on the metal ring a<1> of the felloe a, between rings d provided with wedge-shaped annular projections e adapted to engage in the recesses c, so that by tightening up the bolts f the blocks b are drawn inwards and together. A rubber seating h may be provided for the blocks ; and to prevent creeping, the rings d may be formed with lugs adapted to engage in recesses in the ring a<1>. According to the Provisional Specification, one ring d may be formed integral with the ring a'.
Patent GB-190421552-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Non-skidding Cover for the Wheel Tyres of Motor Cars, Motor Cycles, and the like.
Inventor: FAIRBURN EDWARD
Filed: 1904-10-07
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 21,552. Fairburn, E. Oct. 7. Tyres, pneumatic. -A non - skidding cover for motorcar, motor - cycle, and like vehicle wheels comprises notched leather or like strips A and bevelled metal links C alternately arranged and secured together by rivet-headed pins E, the notches G in the strips being opposite to the centres of the metal links. A leather or like covering J with turned-up edges K serves to prevent dust &c. from getting to the tyre. The cover is attached to the tyre in any manner, such as by flaps L, with turned-up edges K, which engage between the tyre and the rim. The strips A, which are preferably deeper than the links C, may be replaced by leather or like links similar to tLe metal links.
Patent GB-190422005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Rigging Screws and the like.
Inventor: WESTMACOTT ALFRED
Filed: 1904-10-12
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 22,005. Westmacott, A. Oct. 12. Rigging. - Threaded sleeves for coupling right and left handed rigging and like screws have longitudinally - s p lit tapered ends d<ix> receiving recessed lock-nuts d'. The lower ends of the coupling may be ordinary, without lock -nut, and a swivel connection may replace the lower screw.
Patent GB-190422200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands for Displaying Boots Shoes and the like Articles
Inventor: HAWKINS THOMAS
Filed: 1904-10-15
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 22,200. Hawkins, T. Oct. 15. Displaying.- Boots, shoes, and the like are placed u p o n a suitable plate 2 which is held horizontally or at any inclination by means of a screw 9, having a milled head 12, bearing against the downwardly - projecting and pivoted ears 3 of the projection 1 attached to the plate. The socket 5 is carried by a stem 8. The end of the screw 9 has an enlargement 11 to prevent the screw from being withdrawn, and between the enlargement and the projection 1 is placed a spring 13.
Patent GB-190423726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating ot Rheostats.
Inventor: WIRT CHARLES
Filed: 1904-11-02
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 23,726. Wirt, C. Nov. 6, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A D. 1901]. Rheostats.-In a rheostat suitable for close regulation, a flat resistance 10 is placed around the inside of a cylindrical casing 1, from which it is separated by a thin layer of an insulator, such as mica. Between the insulator and case 1 is interposed a layer of copper or other good conductor of heat, to distribute the heat generated through the apparatus. Metal commutator-sections 7, preferably of T-section, are placed so that their stems 9 press radially against the resistance 10, and are secured in place by a split ring or otherwise, while the spaces between them are filled with cement or the like 12. The stems of the commutator-sections may be perforated, bent, or corrugated, and may have bottom-plates to provide a greater surface of contact with the cement, and make elastic contact with the resistance. These sections may also be of the form shown in Fig. 11, in which case the cement may be omitted, thin plates of an insulator being placed between them, and the whole kept in place by an expanding keyblock between the terminals. The casing 1, Fig. 2, covers the top of the apparatus, and carries a switch arm 4 having a spring contact 6. To avoid the short-circuiting produced by segments of the shape shown in Fig. 11, thin insulation may be placed between them and the resistance, contact being made in each case by one of the legs 17, which projects through this insulation. The resistance 10 may be of any kind, but, preferably, is in the form of ribbon, helically wound and pressed flat. The surrounding layer of good heat-conductor enables it, withm limits, to be wound evenly, instead of having a varying crosssection as usual.
Patent GB-190429156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Miners Washing Pans
Inventor: JOHANSEN JOSEF
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 29,156. Johansen, J. Dec. 30. Amalgamating; washing ores &c.-In a miners' washing-pan for separating precious metals from sand, gravel, &c., the conical sides a<1> of the pan converge from a rim a to an apex a', a conical recess being formed in the bottom of the vessel round the apex. A smooth conical copper disc B is riveted in the recess by copper rivets, the heads of which are flush with the surface of the disc. The disc also forms a uniform surface with the interior of the pan. The inner surface of the disc is coated with mercury, and the mass con- taining the gold is placed with water in the pan, which is then manipulated in the usual manner. When the mass is thrown out of the pan, the precious metals remain in the form of an amalgam. The pan may be made of iron or other material.
Patent GB-190502650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: HEESON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-02-09
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 2650. Heeson, W. H. Feb. 9. Fire-bars and grates; fire-bridges; air, supplying.-A steam-boiler furnace is provided with rocking or stationary hollow perforated firebars W arranged longitudinally or transversely within the boiler flue, and with a fire-bridge beyond the grate having a vertical passage for air. Steam jets arranged at the entrances of the hollow fire-bars and within the air passage of the fire-bridge serve to induce currents of air through the perforated tirebars and into the space beyond the grate to effect combustion of smoke. Fig. 2 shows a boiler furnace provided with longitudinal rocking firebars 11 mounted by means of trunnions 12, 13 upon front and back bearers. The bars, one of which is shown in cross-section in Fig. 5, are provided with perforations 16 directed towards the back of the furnace. The back ends of the bars are closed, and the front ends have bell-mouths, in front of which are arranged steam nozzles 29 communicating with the boiler through pipes 19, 18, 22. The bars are connected together at their front ends by a link 15, which is oscillated by means of a lever pivoted to the front bearer. The passage 25 in the bridge 24 may be closed by means of a door 26 actuated by the rod 27. Steam is supplied to the bridge by means of the pipe 29, and the current of air induced comes in contact with flames passing through apertures 28 in the bridge. When transverse rocking bars are employed, they are provided with hollow end trunnions which take into hollow longitudinal boxes at each side of the flue such boxes being formed with bell-mouthed ends having steam jets arranged within them. As a further modification, the back of the fire-bridge may be formed as a hollow chamber communicating with the steam space of the boiler and provided with outlets into the vertical air passage 25. Steam may also be conveyed from one of the grate bars to the air passage within the firebridge.
Patent GB-190502899-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Chair for Supporting Drain Pipes and the like.
Inventor: AUSTIN ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-02-13
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 2899. Austin, A. Feb. 13. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Drain pipes are supported on blocks of clay, stone ware, concrete, or cement with free open spaces for the sockets. Fig. 1 shows one form of block, B being a hole for a gauge rod for setting the blocks. The blocks may be placed in the trench aud concrete placed between them up to their level to form a bed for the pipe. Blocks with V-shaped or curved tops to be placed end to end are also described. Specifications No. 2014, A.D. 1880, and No. 3165, A.D. 1887, are referred to.
Patent GB-190507861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: LEATHER WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-04-13
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 7861. Leather, W., and Mullen, J. April 13. Water-circulation, promoting.-The furnace flue B is provided with an inner or outer casing, forming an annular water spacewhich has an inlet opening E below. A pipe or pipes connect the top of the annular space with a distributing-box J, situated just below the water level and provided at the ends with outlet openings. Man-hole doors F are provided. The invention is shown as applied to a marine-type boiler ; but is applicable also to Cornish and- Lancashire boilers. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 4469, A.D. 1875, and Nos. 11,004 and 14,874, A.D. 1902.]
Patent GB-190511316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mode and Means of Manifolding or Duplicating and Filing Letters and the like.
Inventor: BAILEY JOSHUA
Filed: 1905-05-30
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 11,316. Bailey, J. May 30. Memorandum and like books.-Relates to means whereby letters and the like are duplicated, and the reply to the outgoing letter is filed with the duplicate, the letter file and index being removable from the main portion of the apparatus. The outer case A is provided with runners into which the book B is slid. This book carries the duplicating-paper b<1> and letter file E<1> E<2>, the leaves b<1> being integral with or secured to strips b<2> from which they may be separated by means of perforations b<3>. The carbon paper C has a number of eyelets c<1>, and is held upon loops c<2> by means of nuts &c. c<3>, the paper also having a tab c<4> which affords a grip and avoids soiling of the fingers. The letter file comprises two or more fixed prongs E<1> and prongs E<2> pivoted to a base-piece secured to the bookcase B. The latter are retained in their closed position by means of a spring coiled upon the axis e<3>, Fig. 8, and in their open position by side projections e<4> which offer sufficient resistance to the action of the spring. Fig. 4 shows the punch F by which the incoming letters are perforated for filing upon the wires. The punches f<1> depending from the flexible plate F act in conjunction with the holes f <3> in the plate f<2> and cover A, the paper removed in the operation passing through these holes. The punch may be arranged on the book B. Springs, arranged aroundthe punches f<1>, or otherwise, may be employed to return the strip F to its normal position after use. An index G, either fast or loose in the case A, is kept closed by a nut g' working upon a pin g<2>. A writing-plate D is pivoted between two nuts d<3> upon a pin d', for adjusting it to various positions, and has a projecting portion upon its rear edge which selves to divide the duplicating-sheets b<1>, held together by glue &c. The letter is written upon the top sheet, the carbon sheet, duplicating- sheet, and writing-plate D being beneath it in this order. The reply is filed next to the duplicate of the original letter. When the leaves b<1> are all used, a fresh book may be introduced. To produce more than one copy, a plurality of carbon sheets may be employed. The sheets b<1> may also be removed from the apparatus for producing a carbon copy in a typewriter. The letter may be written upon any loose sheet placed above the carbon sheet and sheets b<1>, but in this case a spring clip or its equivalent is preferably secured to the plate D or case, so as to hold the loose sheet in position. The book B may be used separate from the outer case A.
Patent GB-190515401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Warp Stop Motions for Looms and the like.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1905-07-27
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 15,401. Hollingworth, E., [Crompton & Knowles Loom Works]. July 27. Loom stop-motions ; yarns, warping &c.-In order to prevent jumping of the detectors 12, Fig. 4, used in warp stop-motions of looms &c., each end plate 1 is provided with a plate or bar 18 pivoted on a pin 17, and the free ends of the plates support two movable transverse rods 21,22 extending through the upper slots in the detectors. When detectors 13, Fig. 2, are used which have no upper slots, the rods 21, 22 are replaced by a strip 23 secured to the hinged plates by pins and eyelets and extending over the detectors. Each plate 18 is provided with an opening in which is a pin 20 supporting a latch or finger 19, one end of which rests on the bevelled part 24<1> of the flange 24 on the inner side of the end plate 1. When the plate 18 is raised, the finger 19 rests on the flat part of the flange 24 and supports the plate in its raised position, so that access to the detectors can be readily obtained for their removal, the rods 21, 22 being removed for this purpose.
Patent GB-190515508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: HIGGINS EDWARD SMITH
Filed: 1905-07-28
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 15,508. Higgins, E. S. July 28. Annular-chamber type; valves and valve-gear.- Valves and valve-gear are described for rotary engines of the type set out in Specification No. 6801, A.D. 1903, the object being to effect reversal of the engine and to use the steam expansively. The vanes d revolve in chambers e and are fixed to a disk c keyed to the shaft b having a bearing within the cylinder casting a. Each working chamber e is provided with two sliding abutments g actuated, through rods i and rollers j, by camgrooves k formed in the fly-wheels l. The slides g are loosely attached to their blocks h to allow of their being pressed tightly against their bearing- surfaces n by the fluid pressure. A cock r controls two pipes r<1>, r<2> leading to separate steamchests o,p, which communicate with the compartments t, t<1> of the valve box q by steam passages s, v respectively. The flow of fluid through the ports s, v is controlled by slots 2, 3 in the vane disk c. A second disk with slots and under the control of a governor may work in conjunction with the disk c and act as an expansion valve. The working fluid in the chamber t or t<1> can enter the chamber e through the ports y or u. The division wall 4 of the chamber q forms, with two disk valves 8, a chamber 5 which communicates with the exhaust pipe 6. The valves 8 are mounted on a spindle 7 arranged to slide freely in stuffing-boxes 9, so that, when steam is in, say, the chamber t<1>, the valve 8 in this chamber will be kept to its seat and the other opened fully to allow the steam from the port u to escape to the exhaust pipe 6 ; so that reversal is effected by admitting, through the cock r, steam to either the chest o or the chest p. Instead of being at right-angles with each other, the vanes may be slightly displaced from this symmetrical position to avoid dead-centres. The number of vanes to each working chamber is not limited to two, and an engine with several working chambers in which the steam acts successively may be constructed. In a modification, rotary abutments may be substituted for the sliding abutments shown.
Patent GB-190516722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bust Supporters.
Inventor: BREE JOHANNES
Filed: 1905-08-17
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 16,722. Bree, J. Aug. 17. Corsets; belts.-The bust supporter shown in Fig. 2 comprises two back plates or open frames 1, 2, which are connected to each other, and to breast supports at the shoulders 7, 8 and at the sides, by flat spiral springs ; the plates are similarly connected at the back to the divided and laced body girdle 23, 24. The back plates may be of wood, metal, or other material, or they may be metalcovered. To set up a galvanic action, one may be of zinc and the other of platinum. The plates are situated below the shoulder blades and, with the elastic connexions, give an unimpeded action to the arms and body. The springs may be replaced by extensible laces, or by elastic bands, as shown in Fig. 6. In this construction; a third back piece 36 is arranged opposite the spine. The breast supports can be dispensed with and the straps 41, 42 adapted for supporting the breasts. In the form shown in Fig. 7, an abdominal belt 39 is attached to the back plates 1, 2, as shown.
Patent GB-190518304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Closet Seats.
Inventor: MORALT AUGUST
Filed: 1905-09-11
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 18,304. Moralt, A. April 19, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Closet seats.-To strengthen closet seats, metal rings a are let into the wood to surround the points where the pieces meet.
Patent GB-190521306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Grinding Files and the like
Inventor: JAMES ROBERT JOHN LOUIS
Filed: 1905-10-20
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 21,306. James, R. J. L., James, E. H., and James, J. W. Oct. 20. Surfacing the blanks of files and like articles. The grinder F is mounted in a two-sided frame G pivoted at one end to the bed frame A and supported at the other end by a screw or screws H adjusted by a hand-wheel I. The work-table D slides in grooves C in the bed A, and is reciprocated and reversed in a manner similar to that used in metal-planing machines or by hand. The grinder shaft J is given a short lateral to-and-fro motion by means of a cam loose on the shaft and a pin fixed on the frame. Disclaiming reference is made to Specifications No. 5908, A.D. 1883, No. 18,196, A.D. 1888, and No. 17,791, A.D. 1889.
Patent GB-190521927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Ensuring Safety of Traffic on Single Lines of Railway.
Inventor: TYER EDWARD
Filed: 1905-10-27
Granted: 1906-10-27
Abstract: 21,927. Tyer, E. Oct. 27. Counting - appa - ratus.-For the purpose of indicating the number of tablets issued from a pair of instruments used in a tablet system for controlling traffic on railways, an indicator operated by a pin-wheel mechanism is provided. On the spindle m are a pair of wings p acting against projections on the tell-tale disk q to turn it in one direction, a similar pair p<1> being carried on a sleeve on the shaft to move the tell-tale in the other direction when the spindle m is pushed in and turned. When the spindle m is pushed in to its rear position for permissive working, it is retained there, so long as the tell-tale is away from its zero position, by a pivoted gravity catch r, which drops in front of a disk r<1> on the spindle m when the latter is pushed in and turned, thus removing the support r<2> from the tail end of the catch r.
Patent GB-190602723-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Brake for the Paper Rolls of Rotary Printing and other Presses.
Inventor: SURENBROCK HERMANN
Filed: 1906-02-03
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 2723. Surenbrock, H., Weirich, W., and Meister, W. Feb. 3. - Feeding-apparatus for webs.-A weighted band brake applied directly to a roll of paper being fed to high-speed presses is provided with a transversely movable pulley over which the cord carrying the weight passes. The band b is attached at one end to the cross-bar a, passes round part of the surface of the paper roll A, and is attached at its other end to a cord d passing over a pulley c and carrying a weight e. In order to permit the band more readily to yield to uneven rolls, the pulley c is movably arranged on a cross-bar on a support f, by means of the roller g. To permit of insertion of new rolls, the support f is preferably pivoted at h and weighted at i, so that it swings up out of the way when the weight e is removed.
Patent GB-190605143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gill Boxes.
Inventor: LEE WILLIAM ANDREW
Filed: 1906-03-02
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 5143. Lee, W. A. May 3, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gill boxes or frames. - To ensure a uniform draft, the back rollers A, Fig. 1, and the smooth press rollers D, which are arranged to control the knock-off motion, are driven at a fixed relative speed, white the front rollers Bare driven through change gearing which can be varied to compensate for variations caused by the wear of the usual apron C passing between the front rollers. The rollers A, D are driven from the back shaft G through trains of wheels H, K in which change wheels may be provided to obtain any desired rela-, tive speed, and the knock-off motion is driven from the rollers D by gearing L so as to stop the. machine antomatically when a predetermined length has been delivered. The front rollers Bare driven from the shaft G through change gearing J, and are driven quickest when the apron C is new, but, when the apron has become corrugated by wear, conforming to the fluting of the rollers, the material is delivered quicker, and a slackening in the material between the rollers B, D indicates that the change-wheel in the train J must be changed to drive the rollers slower. The press rollers may deliver to cans, shuttle-spindles, or balling-devices, but in the latter case three press rollers D', arranged as shown in Fig. 5, are prefer ably employed.
Patent GB-190605238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburetters.
Inventor: SHIELS ALEXANDER
Filed: 1906-03-03
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 5238. Shiels, A. March 3. Carburetting.-Light or heavy oils are sprayed b y blowing air across the mouth of a fuel nozzle, the mixture passing up through a tube or chimney. Additional air is supplied by suction, under pressure, or in both ways, and is kept at a constant temperature by a thermostatic governor. Fig. 1 shows the air nozzles B from which compressed air passes over the fuel nozzles A. The mixture passes up through tubes C carrying baffle-plates at the top. Fig. 2 shows the supplementary air inlet J, into which compressed air is blown through a nozzle J<3>, which air enters the mixing-chamber through gauze H. Fig. 3 shows in plan the set of air nozzles each with its fuel nozzle. The air that is sucked in at J, either by the engine or otherwise, is kept at a constant temperature by the arrangement shown in Fig. 7. K<2> indicates the hot-air supply, and K<3> the cold-air supply ; the latter is closed by a valve carried upon a thin box K containing a readily expansible fluid The carburettor is especially intended for use on motor road vehicles, but is of general application.
Patent GB-190606904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inking Ribbon Mechanism for Typewriters.
Inventor: HAMMOND JAMES BARTLETT
Filed: 1906-03-22
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 6904. Hammond, J. B. March 22. Typewriters. - The inking-ribbon and ribbon shield in machines of the Hammond type are both arranged to be vibrated for visible-writing. The ribbon guides 6, 7 are on curved arms 8 pivoted on a plate 10 and vibrated by means of rods 19 resting on rollers 21 on the space frame 22. The ribbon shield 13 is carried by curved arms 15 pivoted on the plate 10 and resting on projections 17 on the arms 8. One projection 17 may be provided with an adjustable bearing-point for vertical adjustment of the shield. The ribbon shield can be swung upwards out of the way, and is held down by a hook on one of the alinement guides, which guide is pivoted on the part 10 and held in normal . position by a spring ; the hook may be adjustable on the guide, to aid in positioning the shield.