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Patent GB-190427114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Operating Gear for Moving the Rail Points and Conductor Points or Switches on Electric and other Tramways.
Inventor: VIRGIN ALFRED CHARLES
Filed: 1904-12-13
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 27,114. Virgin, A. C. Dec. 13. Points and switches; electric tramways.-Comprises apparatus for operating the rail points and conductor points or switches of tramways from the cars. A lever B, pivoted to an iron frame A let into the track, is connected by a rod E to the point rail F, and is moved by a rod D depending from the car and fitted with a wheel J which enters a slot in the frame and acts upon the inclined end B' of the lever. The conductor point is moved from the rail point, through links and a cord or chain R passing over guide-pulleys S, as shown. The rod D is depressed by the treadle M, rod N, and links, a returning-spring 0 being fitted.
Patent GB-190502219-A (GB)
Title: Improved Compound or Composition for Removing Scale from Boilers.
Inventor: HAMILTON ARCHIBALD ORR
Filed: 1905-02-04
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 2219. Hamilton, A. O. Feb. 4. Incrustation, removing.-In a composition for this purpose, 50-200 lb. of caustic soda, 4-56 lb. of cutch, and 1-20 gallons of glycerine are mixed with 40 gallons of water.
Patent GB-190502341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brush-rocking Gear for Dynamos.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
Filed: 1905-02-06
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 2341. Leitner, H., and Hill, H. Feb. 6. Brush-holders; dynamos, regulating.-Relates to a brush-rocking gear, which is automatically operated when the direction of rotation of the armature is reversed, and is particularly suitable for dynamos for lighting trains. The brush-holders b, Fig. 2, are carried by one or two rings a, a<1>, which fit closely in the dynamo casing c and are maintained in the same vertical position by studs c<1>, Fig. 1, engaging in a groove c<2> in the ring a. A lever d, pivoted at e to the ring a, carries an arm f, which is normally held at right-angles to the lever d by a spring f<1>. To the pin f<2>, which is rigid with the arm f and turns in a bearing in the lever d, is pivoted a jointed lever h, carrying at each end a roller j, j<1>. With the armature revolving at a low speed, a projection p carried by a stirrup r engages during each revolution with the arm f and deflects it to the side, but, when the speed of the armature is above a certain limit, the heavier part of the stirrup moves out from the armature axis, thereby bringing the lighter part carrying the projection p towards the axis, so that it no longer engages with the arm f. On reversal of the rotation of the armature, the projection p engages with the other side of the arm f and moves it forward, thereby raising the roller on to the segment g, the deflexion of the arm f being prevented by a shoulder k<1> thereon engaging with the lever h<1>. The lever h in rising engages with the shoulder k on the arm f, and brings a brake shoe l, which is formed integral with the lever d, into frictional contact with the commutator, or with the ring m, which is rigid with the commutator and carries projections n, n<1> adapted to engage with the shoe and so carry the brush-rocker to the other end of the segment g. The angle through which the brush-holder is rocked is determined by the length of the rail g. Directly the roller j drops over the end of the segment g, the arm h to which it is attached is disengaged from the shoulder k, so that the arm f yields to the projection p, and at the same time the sboe l leaves the ring m. A pin connected to the brush-carrier may engage in slots in the ends of the segment g, and so prevent vibrations of the carrier when in either of its permanent positions. The movement of the carrier may be used to change the connexions between the armature and field, so that the direction of the current supplied to the external circuit may be constant irrespective of the direction in which the armature rotates.
Patent GB-190506085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rock Drills or other Percussion Tools.
Inventor: WARSOP THOMAS
Filed: 1905-03-23
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 6085. Warsop, T. March 23. Rock drills.-A rock drill or other percussive tool is driven from one or more electric, petrol, or other motors by a flexible shaft A which is connected to the screwed end B of the shaft B<1> by a nut attached to its cover. As described in Specification No. 24,523, A.D. 1904, the driving - shaft B' is provided with a pinion G gearing with a spurwheel G', fixed on or in one piece with the cam shaft K<1>, the lifting - cam K of which actuates, through a roller R, bell-crank levers L which are pivoted at L' to the bearings L<2> and at their other ends engage studs attached to a collar, turning on the spring- pressed drill spindle H and held in place thereon by a cottered sleeve. The rotating and feed mechanism and the tool-holder are also as described in the above - men - tioned Specification. To drive the drill from the opposite side of the machine, the flexible shaft is attached to a secondary shaft B<3> having a pinion G<2> gearing with the pinion G.
Patent GB-190507699-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Emulsions of Heavy Mineral Oils or the like.
Inventor: PLOEG JARIG PHILIPPUS VAN DER
Filed: 1905-04-11
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 7699. Ploeg, J. P. van der. April 11. Emulsions, making.-An emulsion of heavy hydrocarbon oils with cold water is prepared by adding to the mixture an alkaloidal base such as quinoline or pyridine together with an alkaline base or salt. The density of the oil may be brought down to that of water by the addition of a lighter oil. The emulsions may be used as dustlaying compositions, and as waterproofing-compositions for walls and masonry. The Provisional Specification states that the emulsions may be used as lubricants.
Patent GB-190509068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Gauges for Boilers.
Inventor: SHALLOW EDWARD FRANCIS
Filed: 1905-04-29
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 9068. Shallow, E. F. April 30,1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gauge-glass fittings.-A lift valve shown in connexion with gauge glasses is closed by a rush of fluid, and by means of an operating-handle may be re-set but cannot be left permanently in an open locked position. Figs. 2 and 3 represent a sectional elevation and a plan, respectively, of one of the fittings attached to the gauge glass 1. A conical plug 8 moved by rotation of a screwed rod permits connexion between the boiler and a cylindrical chamber 12, which communicates with the glass by the aperture 14 and the channel 15. The spindle 22 of the valve 16 is surrounded by a bevel-ended tube 19, to which it is secured by means of a pin 23, as shown in Fig. 7. The operating-rod 26 traverses a stuffing-box, and by means of a slotted, tubular end passes between the tube 19 and the rod 22, thus permitting the valve-spindle to move longitudinally, but to rotate only when caused to do so by rotation of the handle 27. Should the glass break, the rush of liquid forces the valve 16 on to its seat 13, thus preventing an escape. The valve is re-set by rotation of the handle 27, the end 20 of the tube 19 bearing against a shoulder 21 formed upon the interior of the chamber 12. When the handle has been turned half-way round, the valve is retained in the open position and cannot close again until the revolution is completed. In the modification shown in Fig. 11, the bevel-ended tube 19<1> is fixed in position in the chamber 12, and a pin 23<1> on the rod 22<1> engages in a slot formed in the tubular end of the rod 26, the action being similar to that described above.
Patent GB-190516688-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus in Collapsable Heads for Motor Landaulettes and the like.
Inventor: CLEMENTS FRED
Filed: 1905-08-17
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 16,688. Clements, F. Aug. 17. Stays.-A hinged flap A is pivoted to the cantrail B and pillar D of a folding hood for motor landaulets and the like. When the hood is collapsed, the flap A and the outer and inner leather coverings are folded outwards and the cant-rail is turned by an extension U of the jointed stay.
Patent GB-190523210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tee-squares and similar Drawing Instruments.
Inventor: MALLANDAIN ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1905-11-11
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 23,210. Mallandain, A. E., and Glanfield, F. W. Nov. 11. Squares; protractors.-The blade A is pivoted at C to the head B, and can be fixed at any angle shown on the scale d<2> by means of thumb-screws c,c<1>, which work in bushes fixed in the head.
Patent GB-190523868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Resilient Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: PARTINGTON JOHN
Filed: 1905-11-20
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 23,868. Partington, J. Nov. 20. Spring wheels; felloes or rims; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; tyres non-elastic.-Consists of a wheel with a rigid floating rim outside a pneumatic cushion, driving-connexion being ensured by corrugations. Two plates 1, 2, Fig. 2, are connected to the hub and enclose a corrugated ring 3, Fig. 1, engaging with the cushion 5. The ring 3 may be dispensed with and corrugations provided on the parts B of the plates 1, 2, which are brought closer together. Beyond the tube 5, the plates are separated by distance-pieces 6 and accommodate the floating rim. This consists of a flanged channel rim 7, wooden ring 11, iron ring 12, and elastic or non-elastic tread 13. Corrugations 10 are formed on the inside of the rim and engage with the cushion 5, a leather strip 14 being interposed.
Patent GB-190524212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: CLARK LEONARD KNIGHT
Filed: 1905-11-23
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 24,212. Clark, L. R. Nov. 23. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Mercury rises and falls, according to the pressure in the induction pipe of the motor, and controls the supply of fuel and supplementary air to the carburettor. The carburettor consists of a petrolsupply portion and a supplementary air-supply portion and has a minimum of moving parts. The former is shown in Fig. 2 and the latter in Fig. 3. Air enters at 8, passes up the cylinder 4<b>, sucks fuel through the nozzle 12, and carries it to the chamber 3<a> and induction pipe 50. Fuel enters by a pipe 9 over the reduced end of which a cap 10 with holes 11 is screwed. The chamber 15, Figs. 2 and 3, communicates with the atmosphere through openings 19, 19<a> in a cylinder 14. The openings 19 are regulated by a float 18 which rests on mercury contained in the chamber 20. A rod 37 is provided for starting purposes. Mercury is placed in the chamber 20 to such a depth that some of the openings 11, Fig. 2, are closed. The suction of the engine will then be transmitted to the mercury through the pipe 42. The main air and fuel will pass to the induction pipe 50, while the supplementary air will pass through holes in the conical body 34 and mingle with the main supply on its way to the engine. The portion shown in Fig. 3 may bo dispensed with.
Patent GB-190524326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: EVEREST HOMER ALVORD
Filed: 1905-11-24
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 24,326. Everest, H. A. Nov. 26, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Bottles, non-refillable.-The bottle neck is formed or provided with a seat 3 for a float valve 5, above which is a guard 9 formed with a spiral liquid passage 10 and provided at its lower end with a disk 12. The guard 9 is locked in the neck by suitable means, such as springs 16. The liquid passage 10 is fluted transversely, and the disk 12 is formed with liquid passages 14, oppositely inclined to the passage 10. If an attempt is made to fill the bottle by immersing it when laid upon its side, the float valve 5 becomes wedged between its seat and the disk 12. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the valve seat is provided at the upper end of a sleeve 17 and is held to its seat by a weight 19 and flexible connexion.
Patent GB-190525858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rail Bonds for Electric Railways
Filed: 1905-12-12
Granted: 1906-12-12
Abstract: 25,858. Lake, H. H., [American Steel & Wire Co.]. Dec. 12. Riveted joints.-Relates to a special method of riveting the electric bonds to the rails of electric railways. The rails are provided with cup-shaped or " bottomed " holes, formed preferably in the side of the rail head, and the studs of the bond are upset therein by blows transmitted preferably through a special punch, and afterwards are prevented from shaking loose by caulking. As shown in Figs. 2 and 5, the end plates c of the bond are provided with projecting studs, which fit into the cup-shaped holes b in the rail-head. The portions of the outer surface of the plates c in alinement with the studs are thickened to provide extra metal for the studs when they are compressed by the upsetting action, and to withstand the impact during riveting without fracture. The studs are driven into position by light blows from the hammer, and then portions of the surrounding metal are forced into the material of the studs by means of a chisel as seen at l, Fig. 5. Afterwards, heavier blows are applied, preferably by means of the special punch shown in Fig. 2, until the projections on the outer surface of the plates c are flush with the remainder of the surface.
Patent GB-190603042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guillotine Machines for Cutting Paper and other Materials.
Inventor: FURNIVAL HERBERT
Filed: 1906-02-08
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 3042. Furnival, H., Furnival S., and Furnival, F. S. Feb. 8. Cutting-machines for paper.-Relates to a guillotine machine for cutting paper &c., in which the clamping-bar is connected by rods a to an hydraulic tank A which is reciprocated by a piston C, and consists in imparting a quick return motion to the clamping-bar by operating the piston C from a cam E by means of a lever D and connecting-rod c. The cam E positively actuates the lever D in both directions, or the lever D may be held against it by a spring.
Patent GB-190607105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Restraining or Supplementing the Action of the Springs in Spring Vehicles.
Inventor: SCOTT WILLIAM HILL
Filed: 1906-03-24
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 7105. Scott, W. H. March 24. Stuffing- boxes &c.-In means for checking the recoil of vehicle springs consisting of an oscillating piston P moving in a cylinder containing air or a liquid or a mixture of the two, the fluid is prevented from escaping past the spindle Q by a conical joint W which is closed by a spring W<1>.
Patent GB-190611371-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Separating Alkali Cyanides from their Solutions in Water.
Inventor: TCHERNIAC JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-05-15
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 11,371. Tcherniac, J. May 15. Cyanides.-Alkali cyanides are dehydrated or separated from their aqueous solutions by adding thereto solid caustic alkali. The cyanides, so separated, may be dried in vacuo. In an example, the following process is described :-To a 30 per cent solution of sodium cyanide is added an equivalent quantity of solid caustic soda. The solution is then nearly saturated with hydrocyanic acid gas, and the same quantity of caustic soda is added again. About half the sodium cyanide separates out. The cyanide is removed, and the mother liquor is again treated as described above. Crystals separating from the cyanide solution may be dehydrated by the addition of solid caustic alkali.
Patent GB-190615063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Envelops.
Inventor: VAIL ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-07-02
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 15,063. Vail, R. W. July 2. Envelopes; seals.-In safety envelopes, formations in the paper of the sealing-flap and back flap are embedded in a mass of sealing-wax or plastic material, so that the paper is damaged on breaking the seal. Figs. 3 and 4 show the formations in the back flap 2 and sealing-flap 3, respectively, and Fig. 5 shows a section of the parts when sealed. Ridges 5, 9, preferably of annular contour and corrugated, are formed in the flaps to register, as shown in Fig. 5. The paper within the ridges is cut away, leaving tongues 8, 12 disposed to form a concentric series when the parts are registered. The tongues are, preferably, strengthened by corrugations 16, and one edge is, preferably, notched or cut away, as shown at 15 and turned outwards as shown at 14. When the parts are registered, a cup-shaped depression 17 is formed, Fig. 5, to receive the wax 18, which fills in the space between and under all the tongues. The wax may be impressed with an identifying initial, emblem, or mark 19. In order to prevent contact of the wax with the contents of the envelope, a protective strip or flap 20, preferably of absorbent paper or other material to which the wax adheres, is attached to the back flap 2 under the cut-away parts. Instead of providing the tongues 8, 12, the paper within the ridges may be simply perforated or provided with any suitably-shaped openings or slots ; Fig. 7 shows a lace-work of connected ribs or crosspieces 22. In such arrangements, it is preferable to give the perforated or slotted portion a convex contour, so that the wax can spread under and around all of the parts which are to be embedded in its mass. Fig. 9 shows a modification, in which an aluminium or other stiffening plate or strip 24 is fitted in the ridge 5 and secured by the flap 20 ; the inner edge of the plate 24 may be bent up to form projections 26 to be embedded in the wax.
Patent GB-190619837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Shoe Lifts or Shoe Horns.
Inventor: PRICE HERBERT DAVID
Filed: 1906-09-06
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 19,837. Price, H. D. Sept. 6. Appliances for putting on.-A metal or other shoe horn or lift is shaped by stamping in a die B, Fig. 2, which is provided with a raised convexlycurved portion b<1>. The shaped blank is then placed in a jig or chuck D, D<1>, Fig. 7, and bent round the head d<2>, to form a handle, by a roller e<1> carried by a pivoted lever E. The chuck is formed in two parts to grip the lower end of the horn and prevent it from buckling ; it may be slotted to enable it to be tightly gripped in a vice. The die may be provided with corrugations. After the horn is removed from the chuck, it is polished and lacquered with celluloid lacquer.
Patent GB-190620353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Clocks Watches and similar Timekeepers.
Inventor: BURRIDGE GEORGE ALFRED
Filed: 1906-09-13
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 20,353. Burridge, G. A. Sept. 13. Bezels.-In clocks adapted to ring an electric alarm, the spring-jointed extremity c<3> of the arm c bears against the underside n of the inturned bezel m.
Patent GB-190621951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Brakes.
Inventor: HUGHES EDWIN THURSTON
Filed: 1906-10-04
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 21,951. Hughes, E. T. Oct. 9, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Brakes.-In the Westinghouse and similar brake systems, the triple-valve exhaust passage E is fitted with an electromagnetically-operated valve, whereby the pressure can be maintained in the brake cylinders while the auxiliary reservoirs are being recharged. The exhaust passage E is normally open to the atmosphere through passages e,f, g, H, but, when the electro-magnet K is energized, the armature J is attracted, and the valve G moved up to close the exhaust passage.
Patent GB-190629758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electric Train-lighting.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
Filed: 1906-12-31
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 29,758. Leitner, H. Dec. 31. Distributing ; lighting, systems of.-In a trainlighting system, each coach or group of coaches is fitted with its own generating and storage equipment, and the coaches are connected by adjustable connexions provided with an adjustable resistance, so that one or more coaches may supply the whole train. Two groups of coaches provided with a dynamo d, battery c, and regulator fare connected to cars c, each provided with a dynamo. battery, and regulator. The generators, batteries, and lamps are all connected to a common lead h, and in order that one or more of the generating- plants may supply all the lamps, a lead k is provided to which all the plants are connected. This lead may be contained in the same cable as the control wires of the train, or in the bell and telephone cable, and is provided with a resistance to prevent excessive surging. The line wire i is doubled back upon itself, in order to make up for voltage drop in the line.
Patent GB-190704060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wash-boards or Attachments thereto.
Inventor: PHILPOTT FERDINAND GEORGE
Filed: 1907-02-18
Granted: 1908-02-18
Abstract: 4060. Philpott, F. G. Feb. 18. Soap receptacles.-Recesses for soap are provided in washing-boards so that the operation of soaping may take place concurrently with rubbing the article under treatment. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a spring-pressed base-plate C is slidable in a recess b for soap, and its position is adjusted by a screw d and nut f. The nut can be turned by the cap h which covers it. In modifications, the wall of the recess has a screw-thread cut in it and the base-plate is the end of a screw cylinder. In another form, a leaf spring is provided and the side of the wall slotted to allow it to operate the base-plate. Or the base is supported by more than one spring attached to a back-piece which may be adjustable or fixed. A cheap form is also described which is sprung into the recess x and can slide along it.
Patent GB-190704724-A (GB)
Title: Improved Stoppering and Stopper-extracting Mechanism for Screw Bungs
Inventor: KLEIBER XAVIER
Filed: 1907-02-26
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 4724. Kleiber, X. Feb. 26. Stoppers, making.-In a hand-press for corking and uncorking screw bungs, means is provided for ejecting the bungs from the press. A bung 12 to be corked is placed over the head 11, Fig. 4, of a bolt 40. and the cork is inserted into the corking- nozzle 35 through a lateral opening and driven into the bung by the reduced end 29 of a plunger 30 operated by a lever 3. After corking, the lever 3 is raised, carrying with it the plunger and also the tube 35. Simultaneously, a thrust arm 21 attached to the counterweighted end 6 of the lever 3, forces down the outer end of a pivoted lever 19, carrying its other end to rise and lift two bolts 23, Figs. 2 and 5, by means of a cross-piece. The upward movement of the bolts is limited by pins 25 which are at unequal heights, so that the bolts first lift the bung clear of its support and then tilt it out of the press. To uncork a bung, the bung is placed in an inverted position on a support 32, Figs. 2 and 4, and the cork is driven out by a plunger 27, pivotally connected to the lever 3 and guided vertically by a rod 33 and lug 34. When the hand-lever is raised, the lever 19 is operated as before, and lifts a tube 28 to eject the uncorked bung.