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Patent GB-190508583-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Filing Cards and Papers.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM HALL
Filed: 1905-04-22
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 8583. Jones, W. H., and Jones, B. H. April 22. Cabinets for filing papers and cards are made out of sheet metal, such as steel. The sheet A forming the front of the cabinet is made with indentations of the size of the drawers to be used, and the bottom of the indentation is removed to allow the passage of the drawer. The sheets forming the ends of the cabinet have their back and front edges bent at right-angles so as to lap over the front and back sheets A, C. The bottom F has one or more upward indentations F<1>, and tho top G is similarly formed, each being also provided with moulds F<2>, G<2> and bent-round edges F<3>, G<3>. The indentations on the top and bottom of the cabinets enable the latter to be piled one above the other without risk of their slipping off. The shelf for each row of drawers is formed with troughs H' in which the drawers slide, and the whole cabinet is braced together by means of long pins J, pins J<1> or other means serving to hold the shelves.
Patent GB-190509407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Weighing Machines.
Inventor: INGREY CHARLES
Filed: 1905-05-04
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 9407. Ingrey, C. May 4. Platform machines; compound-lever apparatus; spring; relieving-mechanism; indicating and registering mechanism; printing-devices.-The recording- mechanism is independent of the weighing-apparatus, which consists of a cradle c, Fig. 2, compound-lever system d, e, tare weigh-beam m, and an adjustable lever or levers m<1>, connected with a spring m<2>, Fig. 10, or a weight. The forward wheel or wheels of a barrow or truck can bear against the guardflanges b and depress the end f<2> of a lever pivoted at f<1> A projection f<3> at the other end of the pivoted lever is raised against the wheel, and a gravity catch f locks the projection f<4>. A handlever h pivoted at h<1> operates through bevel-gearing a cam which raises the weigh-lever e into engagement with the book of the weigh or connecting rod for the weighing operation. A push-rod disconnects the weigh rod. On reversal of the lever h, the pivoted pusb-rod h<3> is first brought into engagement with the catch f<5> to unlock the wheel of the vehicle, and then by the action of the pin h<5> and cam-surface h<4> is brought clear of the catch again. During the weighing operation, a rack m<3>, Fig. 10, is depressed against the action of the spring m', and rotates a spindle m<4> and pointer g<1>. At the same time, a light wheel r is rotated. By the operation of a hand-lever, a rack o, Fig. 8, is allowed to fall and rotate a spindle o<3> carrying cams p<12>, q, s, t. The cam p<12> raises a sling p<10> and with it the rods p<9>, p<3> and a weight or piston p<8>. The second cam q operates a bell crank q<1> to release the end p<5> of the hook p<4> from the pin p<0> and allow the quadrant p<2> to fall under the action of the weight p<7> and rotate the spindle r<4>. The wheel r<3>, Figs. 8 and 10, is thus turned until a stop r<2> carried by it engages a stop r' on the wheel r. The third cam s serves to raise a weighted pivoted lever s', straighten the toggle-links s<2>, Fig. 10, and bring a pair of grippers s<3> against the wheel r to lock it in position. The cam t, Fig. 8, operates a bell crank connected with a spring-controlled plunger t<2>, the end of which carries the stamp for pressing the paper u on the type of the wheel n. At the end of the plunger t<2> is also carried a wedge v, which enters between pins in the wheel. The carbon ribbon passes round rollers u<7>, u<8>, u<9>, and the tension can be adjusted by the movement of the roller u<7>. Levers w, w<1> and pawl w<3> actuate the feed-rollers u<4>, u<9>. A lever y may be provided to actuate the pawl y' and feed-rollers u<4>, u<9> so as to feed a blank strip if by chance the recording-mechanism is not operated. If materials in different proportions are required to be filled in a truck, movable pointers may be placed on the edge of the dial.
Patent GB-190513152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stoppers for Bottles Jars or the like or other Stoppering Purposes.
Inventor: LOWMAN JOHN
Filed: 1905-06-26
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 13,152. Lowman, J., and Bender, F. J. W. June 26. Drawings to Specification. Stopper washers.-Cork washers or rings, or superimposed washers or rings of thin cork, are compressed laterally to close the pores of the cork, and while under lateral compression are assembled in capsules, caps, or covers. If desired, the inner circumference of the ring may be expanded while the outer circumference is compressed. The capsule or cover may be provided with a boss or raised centre, to fit the interior circumference of the ring, and this boss may be riveted over to retain the washer, or made of conical form so as further to compress the washer'laterally in applying the stopper to a receptacle. The machine for compressing cork washers edgeways, described in Specification No. 13,159, A.D. 1905, is referred to.
Patent GB-190516599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Carpet Cleaners.
Inventor: OVERHOLT EDWIN EMERSON
Filed: 1905-08-15
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 16,599. Overholt, E. E., and Carter, M. D. Aug. 15. Carpus, cleaning.-The general arrangement of a carpet-cleaning apparatus employing compressed air is shown in Fig. 4, the nozzle mounting being illustrated in Fig. 3. Compressed air is supplied to a tubular bar 7, whence it issues through a slit 10 formed in a projecting part 9 which is pressed into the pile of the carpet by an adjustable spring 13, Fig. 3. The ends 8 of the bar 10 move in guiding- slots 6 in the casing, which is of sufficient weight to overcome the force of the spring. The compressed air is prevented from spreading by the extent of the bottom surface of the apparatus, so that it passes up around the nozzle and through flexible valves 29 into a filtering-hood 26. The dust deposited collects below the level of the valves 29.
Patent GB-190517907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilating Windows or Side Lights for Ships' Deck Houses.
Inventor: POLLOK ROBERT
Filed: 1905-09-05
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 17,907. Pollok, R., and Brown, A. Sept. 5. Ventilators. - A ventilating window or side-light for ships' deck-houses consists of a sliding sash b fitted to the frame c and counterbalanced by a weight i fitted adjustably or otherwise to a lever d pivoted at h and fitted at its other end with a roller e<1> which works in a slot f provided at the bottom of the sash. A rack j is fitted to one side of the sash and engages with a pinion k, friction rollers being provided on the other side. The pinion k is provided with a spindle carrying a hand-wheel m, Fig. 3, and also a notched disk m<1> which engages with a sliding bolt m<4> to hold the window in any position. Above the window frame is provided a ventilator, consisting of louvers o<1> and a hit-and-miss valve p, the slide of which terminates in a rack p<1>, Fig. 2, engaging with a pinion q fitted to a shaft r which can be operated by a hand-wheel v, Fig. 3, through bevel-wheels t, s. A casing o<2> prevents the ingress of water through the ventilator. A pointer x may be fitted to the hand-wheel v to indicate the position of the valve p.
Patent GB-190517922-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Domestic Fire-place.
Inventor: CORN ALFRED HENRY
Filed: 1905-09-05
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 17,922. Corn, A. H. Sept. 5. Fire-places; grates; air supply.-An open fireplace comprises a fire-clay or other frame b, Fig. 1, resting upon a fire-clay base c, Fig. 3, formed below the level of the floor, and a fire-clay or other back a formed integral with the sides and fitting upon the frame b. The sides of the frame are provided with holes-h, to which air is supplied through passages g in fire - clay blocks f, the amount of air being regulated by means of revoluble shutters at the front. The fuel is supported upon a removable arched grid j, beneath which is placed an ash-pan k. The back a may be inclined forward at the top as shown, so as to lessen the amount of opening to the chimney. An earthenware or faience kerb o may be fitted to the front of the frame b, and an outer kerb p may also be provided. The hearth, and also the front of the fire-place, may be tiled as shown at n.
Patent GB-190518346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spouts for Barrels and the like
Inventor: SEEBECK PETER DIEDRICH AUGUST
Filed: 1905-09-11
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 18,346. Seebeck, P. D. A. Sept. 11. Bungs; tapping.-Metal spouts for barrels and the like are made from blanks, and can be folded flat on the barrels for use as bung-securing devices. The blank shown in Fig. 1 is bent as indicated in Fig. 2, and the end portions b, b<1> are then folded over. It is then nailed to the barrel over the bung-hole i, Fig. 5, thus securing the bung, the bottom a being outside. The portions a, c, c<1> are bent to form the spout as shown in Fig. 8 ; the flanges b, b<1> are bent outwards to permit withdrawal of the bung and then back again to regulate the quantity of liquid discharged.
Patent GB-190518448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Means for Automobiles.
Filed: 1905-09-12
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 18,448. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Sept. 12. Gas and like engines. - Relates to automobiles in which power is transmitted from the motor to the driving-wheels electrically, and consists of means for automatically returning the controlling-lever of the motor to the lowest-speed position whenever the circuit of the electric generator is broken. The controlling-lever D, Fig. 3, is mounted on the shaft d, which is connected to the motor through suitable controlling- mechanism, and is acted upon by a spring tending to bring the handle to the lowest-speed position. The lever is normally retained in any of its operative positions by a magnetic clutch I, the energizing-coil of which is connected in the generator circuit, so that, when the circuit is broken, the clutch is de-energized and the lever D is returned to the lowest-speed position by the spring.
Patent GB-190518546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circular Saw Benches
Inventor: DENHOLM JOHN
Filed: 1905-09-14
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 18,546. Denholm, J. Sept. 14. Sawing.-An electrically-driven saw is mounted on a portable saw bench of channel or angle iron. The bench consists of a base-frame b strengthened by cross-pieces of T-iron b<1>, b<2> and supported on wheels e, f, g, h, or carried on metal shafts by the workpeople. The base-frame carries an electric motor d on pieces of wood i, j, and a table l is supported by an angle-iron upright m and the framework of the motor. The saw is mounted on the armature spindle.
Patent GB-190522405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Toys for Soothing and Amusing Infants
Inventor: MARSHALL DALE
Filed: 1905-11-02
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 22,405. Marshall, D. Nov. 2. Swinging toys; musical toys; dolls.-A toy consists of a wire, cane, or other flexible arch A, which is secured by its spring action to the sides of a chair or cot, or may be fastened to the fabric of the same. To the arch A are attached. loops C of ribbon, or the like, a figure E and bells D being attached to the loops, which are connected by a cord F. The motion of the cot causes the loops to swing ; or, the loops may be swung by hand. Rosettes may be attached to the loops. In modified forms, a swing and a doll, or a captive ball, are attached to the loops C, and part only of an arch A may be used and be attached to a cot at one side only.
Patent GB-190524739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Ferments and Fermented Materials for use in Baking and for Pharmaceutical and other purposes.
Inventor: POLLAK ALFRED
Filed: 1905-11-29
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 24,739. Pollak, A. Nov. 29. Medicinal preparations. -Ferments and fermented materials for pharmaceutical purposes are prepared by treating extracts of malt, yeast, &c. with a lactic acid &c. culture at about 50-60<0> C., with the subsequent addition of yeast self-digested at the same temperature, the temperature of the mixture being maintained. Albumin and salts may be added to the extracts, as by the addition of flour, malt meal, gluten, &c., and the lactic-acid cultures are first propagated in a thin nutritive solution. In place of, or in addition to, the lacticacid culture, a combined acidification ferment obtained by propagating the ferment in a selected sour dough may be used. Thus an active sour dough producing little volatile acid is treated in a nutritive medium at 40-50‹ C.
Patent GB-190527140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo Electric Machinery.
Inventor: HILDBURGH WALTER LEO
Filed: 1905-12-29
Granted: 1906-12-29
Abstract: 27,140. Hildburgh, W. L. Dec. 29. Armatures field magnets.-The reluctance of the path of the useless lines of force produced by the armature current in dynamo-electric machines, and particularly in machines of the unipolar type, is increased by dividing the field magnets or armatures by radial planes of a material of low magnetic permeability. In the case of unipolar machines of the disk type, the portions of the field magnet exposed to the inductive effect of the armature current are divided by such planes, and, to prevent the production of eddy currents in the armature, the pole face is covered with a thin sheet of a material of high magnetic permeability. The segments of the divided poles may be used as conductors for returning the current from the periphery to the centre of the armature. Where the armature is wholly or in part composed of magnetic material, it may be divided up as above, and its faces covered with sheets of material of high permeability to prevent the production of eddy currents in the field poles. The field magnets or armatures may also be divided by planes of material of low permeability arranged at right-angles to the armature shaft, and the segments between successive planes connected in parallel.
Patent GB-190601066-A (GB)
Inventor: MEYER THEODOR
Filed: 1906-01-15
Granted: 1907-01-15
Abstract: 1066. Meyer, T. Jan. 15. Metal shavings etc.; lathes; tools and tool-holders; work-holders.-Zinc and other shavings, chips, wool, &c. are taken from a strip 10, which is coiled into a ring and soldered or welded on to a plate 11 secured on a revolving table 6, by one or more sets of serrated and plain cutters 14, the serrated cutters removing the parts 1, 2, 3, respectively, and the plain cutter the parts 5. The cutters are held by screws and jaws 17, 16 in a block which is adjustable on a slide 23 by means of a screw 20, the slide 23 being adjustable in one direction by a screw 19 and angularly by means of a plate 24 having elongated holes for locking-bolts. The tool-holder support 7 may be fed vertically by friction gearing 13, and may be rotated instead of the table 6.
Patent GB-190601487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electricity Meters.
Inventor: BLATHY OTTO TITUS
Filed: 1906-01-19
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 1487. Blßthy, O. T. Jan. 19. Energy meters of the induction-motor type. To reduce e errors due to variations of pressure and frequency, the magnetic field of the shunt electromagnet is arranged to vary more than in proportion to the current passing through it. Electro-magnets may be used in place of permanent magnets for braking purposes by so arranging them in connexion with the shunt electro-magnets that variations of pressure produce no alteration in the field of the brake magnets but a more than proportional alteration in the driving-magnet. The increased effect in the shunt magnet is obtained either by the use of a magnetic shunt Ns, Fig. 1, with a reduced portion x, which is saturated at the lowest pressures, or by the use of an independent inductance coil with a similar reduced part in its core, connected in series in the pressure circuit. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 7, the core of the shunt electromagnet is divided into a driving-part N and a braking-part B, in the latter of which are reduced portions x, so that, while the braking field remains constant, variations are concentrated in the driving portion. A similar result is obtained by using independent braking and driving electro-magnets, connected in series in the pressure circuit, the brake magnet having reduced portions and the driving-magnet an ordinary core, or a core with a magnetic shunt as shown in Fig. 1, to increase the effect. The brake electro-magnet may also be connected in parallel with the driving electromagnet, and in this case it is either connected in series with an inductance coil or is provided with horns forming a magnetic shunt to absorb the variations. The reduced parts of the cores may be formed by piercing the laminations with holes, or by interrupting some and continuing others as shown in Fig. 4 ; in addition, the remaining plates may be pierced by holes d as shown.
Patent GB-190603004-A (GB)
Title: Electric Mixing Furnace for Mixing Steel.
Filed: 1906-02-07
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 3004. Soc. Electro Metallurgique Franþaise. Feb. 11, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Electric furnaces. - An electrode furnace for mixing, desulphurizing, or carbonizing previously molten steel is tightly closed and is supplied with neutral or reducing gases from a gas-producer or other source. The furnace used is similar to that described in Specification No. 14,643, A.D. 1901. It is supported on arc-shaped pieces and connected to the plunger p of an hydraulic cylinder q. Electrodes c<1>, c<2> pass through cooled stuffing-boxes in the roof b, and are attached to arms d<1> carried by uprights e<1>, which are guided by pulleys g between pieces of U-shaped section, and have racks engaging pinions geared to electric motors, in order that they may be raised or lowered. Each electrode is encircled by a metal band, the tension of which may be adjusted by means of a screw h operated through gearing from a hand - wheel i. The furnace has a mouth j for the introduction or discharge of molten metal, and a port k near each electrode, these openings being all provided with air-tight doors. The gas-producer is situated at the side of the furnace. Continuous current or alternating current of one or more phases may be used. Dimensions for a hundred-ton furnace are given in the Specification.
Patent GB-190605207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam and other Fluid-pressure Pumps.
Inventor: MCCULLOCH FINLAY
Filed: 1906-03-03
Granted: 1907-04-03
Abstract: 5207. McCulloch, F. March 3. Valves and valve-gear.-A fluid-actuated valvegear for steam &c. pumps and compressors is shown in Fig. 1. The valve casing a has end covers c, c<1> carrying, fluid-supply tubes j entering the valve b The main ports of the cylinder are crossed, the port d leading to the bottom and the port d<1> to the top of the cylinder. The main piston is provided with passages n, which put the ends of the valvechest into communication with the exhaust passage k<1> to reverse the valve. The ends of the valvechest are supplied with main steam by leakage past the valve or through small ports in the valve.
Patent GB-190619914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connected with Motor Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: MORGAN BENJAMIN HOWELL
Filed: 1906-09-07
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 19,914. Morgan, B. H. Sept. 7. Variable-speed gearing; link-work.-In a motorpropelled vehicle, the controlling-mechanism for the change-speed gearing is operated by compressed air or gas, and interlocking-arrangements are provided between the controlling-mechanism and the clutch. The change-gear operating-shaft 2, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, is capable of a partial rotary movement, being connected up with the operating piston contained in the cylinder 1. The shaft 2 carries a spring lever 3 which bears against a stop-bar 9 of polygonal section mounted in bearings 7, the number of sides of the stop bar corresponding to the number of speed positions. Each side is formed with a recess adapted to be engaged by a roller 22 on the lever 3, the recesses being arranged in different longitudinal positions. The stop bar is rotated so as to set it to the required speed by a bevel pinion 11 engaging a sector 12 attached to a plate 13 mounted on the pin 14. An extension 18 of the plate 13 is connected to the operating- handle on the steering hand-wheel. When the face of the stop bar corresponding to a particular speed is turned towards the arm 3, the shaft 2 is actuated by the fluid pressure until the roller 22 on the arm comes opposite and engages with the recess in this face. The sector 12 is supported by a roller 17 carried by an extension of the bracket 15. The shaft 2 is connected by an arm 23 to the sliding rack 25, Fig. 5, which is locked in any one of several positions corresponding to the various speeds by a stop 30 connected to the clutch pedal lever 31. The gear cannot therefore be changed unless the clutch is disengaged. The controlling- handles may be arranged on the steering handwheel, as shown in Fig. 7. The handle 20 is connected to the stop bar and the pointer 34 to the change-gear mechanism, the pointer and the handle being coincident when the change of gear intended has been carried ont. The handle 33 controls the admission of fluid to the operating cylinder.
Patent GB-190623166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sound Signalling and the like.
Inventor: GARDNER JOHN
Filed: 1906-10-19
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 23,166. Gardner, J. Oct. 19. Signals, audible and submerged ; signals, receiving- apparatus for ; sounds, controlling apparatus by.- In a method of submarine sound signalling or of controlling apparatus by means of sound waves, two or more notes of different pitch are simultaneously emitted at the sending-station, an3 are received at one or more receiving-stations by selective receivers, which respond to the notes emitted. In the arrangement of transmitting- apparatus shown in Fig. 1, three keys D, D<1>,D<2> are connected to make-and-break devices E, E<1>, E<2>, having different numbers of conducting and insulating segments, and connected in circuit with the primary of the transformer B, the secondary of which is in circuit with an electro-magnet adapted to vibrate the plates of the ship. The shaft H is rotated rapidly, so that on depressing two or more of the keys D, D<1>, D<3>, two or more sounds of different pitch are simultaneously emitted. In a modification, the magnet core may be wound with several coils, each in circuit with its own key and commutator device ; or separate electromagnets may be arranged in circuit with each key. The battery C and the commutators may be replaced by sources of-alternating current of different frequencies, which may act upon diaphragm sounders, such as shown in Fig. 3, in which the sound waves are reflected in all directions in an horizontal plane by the conical -reflector M. The reflector may be dispensed' with, and the sounder placed in a tank of water within the ship below the water line. The selective receiving- apparatus, which is fully described in Specification No. 7654, A.D. 1906, comprises a receiving- microphone 0, Fig. 4, in circuit with the primary of a transformer, the secondary of which is in circuit with a telephonic device P; the armature of the device P consists of a tuned strip Q carrying one electrode of a microphone R<1> included in the circuit of a signalling or controlling magnet. In the Provisional Specification, reference is made to the transmission of the sound waves through the air or other medium, and to a form of make-andbreak device, in which a revolving toothed wheel successively closes a spring contact in the circuit of the electro-magnetic sound-producing device. Specifications Nos. 7565 and 11,021, A.D. 1906, are also referred to in the description.