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Patent GB-190501563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: FIELD MICHAEL BIRT
Filed: 1905-01-26
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 1563. Field, M. B. Jan. 26. Energy meters; testing.-A watt-meter is proprovided with two or more separate scales and arranged in connexion with switches and resistances or transformers to read either the true power or the product of the electric pressure and the idle current in a circuit. If the pressure be constant, the instrument may also be graduated to read the idle current directly. The instrument is arranged to indicate on either side of the zero according to whether power is being generated or absorbed, or whether the current is lagging or leading in the circuit, the scales being suitably marked to that effect. The change-over switch may be arranged as part of the instrument itself or may be placed at a distance, and is provided with a spring to keep it in the position for indicating the power, when released. For a single-phase circuit, with a watt-meter of the dynamometer type, a large non-inductive resistance and a highly inductive resistance may be substituted for one another in the pressure circuit. For a two-phase circuit, the connexions are arranged as in Fig. 2. The current coil D' of the watt-meter is connected in one of the mains directly or through a transformer E, and the pressure coil D<2> is connected by means of a single-pole two-way switch S to the secondary of either a pressure transformer F between the mains of that phase, or of a similar transformer F<1> between the other mains. The phase of the latter being at right-angles to that of the former, the readings give the true watts and the "idle watts" respectively. For a three-phase circuit with a balanced system, a single watt-meter D<2> may be connected as shown in Fig. 3. The secondaries of the pressure transformers F, F<1> are connected in series in the circuit of the pressure coil D<2>, and by means of the double-pole switch S the connexions may be reversed ; by provision of a connexion between the centres of the secondaries of the pressure transformers, a single-pole switch may be used. In another arrangement, the primary of one pressure transformer is connected between the main in which the current coil is connected and the mid-point of another primary connected between the two other mains ; the secondaries may be substituted for one another in the pressure coil circuit. When two watt-meters are employed in a three-phase circuit, a single-pole two-way switch is arranged to connect the pressure coil of one instrument to the secondary of either pressure transformer.
Patent GB-190501786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cake Mixers.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1905-01-30
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 1786. Fairweather, W., [Landers, Frary, Clark]. Jan. 30. Cake-beaters.- A cake-mixer consists of a vessel A, on which fits by means of an inner flange 8 the cover B, catches upon which engage with studs upon the vessel. Fixed to the centre of the cover is a tubular boss 10, in which works a tubular crank-hub 11, which receives the beater shaft 14, formed with a driving-face 15 and fitted with a cross-arm 17, in each end of which is journaled a pinion 18 upon a beater 19. These pinions engage with a gear-wheel 22, mounted upon the shaft 14 and kept stationary by four clutch teeth 20, Fig. 6, upon its hub, engaging with four downwardly projecting teeth 12 upon the boss 10. A notched lever 23, pivoted upon the crank C and engaging with a neck or groove 16 upon the shaft 14, prevents endways displacement of the shaft, and shoulders 21 prevent displacement of the wheel 22 when the gearing is removed.
Patent GB-190504900-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clip for Holding Fountain Pens and Pencils.
Inventor: DOWNTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-03-09
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 4900. Downton, W. March 9. Fastenings, clip. Relates to means for holding a fountain pen or pencil in a waistcoat pocket. The pen or pencil is held in a clip a attached to a plate c, an upstanding projection l being provided to enable the pen &c.to be more readily pushed out of the clip. The material of the pocket is clamped between the plates c, d by means of a lever k hinged to a third plate h. The clipping-parts of the plates d, c are roughened, and the lever k has a lifting- edgej.
Patent GB-190505763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cement.
Filed: 1905-03-18
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 5763. Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers, and B o o k s, A. March 18. Cements.-A green Keene's or Parian cement is made by mixing gypsum with a small quantity of chrome-alum or with a mixture,of potassium bichromate and ammonium sulphate in any of the well-known ways.
Patent GB-190506054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Side-carriages for Motor and other Cycles.
Inventor: JONES DANIEL JOHN
Filed: 1905-03-22
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 6054. Jones, D. J. March 22. Passengers, for conveying; motor-cycles.-In a side-carriage attachment for motor and other cycles, a wheel e is mounted in a fork c<4> and in bottom stays c<3>, which are connected respectively to the upper and lower ends of a spindle c<3> fitted in an inclined socket c. The socket is supported by an arm g and a strut h which are carried by a frame a secured to the cycle and provided with a seit. The frame may be modified, and more than one strut may be used.
Patent GB-190507086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Decoration of Ceramic Ware and the like.
Inventor: TURNER WILLIAM HALES
Filed: 1905-04-04
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 7086. Turner, W. H. April 4. Transferring designs.-Relates to a machine for transferring designs to ceramic ware. The articles, plates G, Fig. 2, for example, are carried by an endless chain carrier between two flexible dies or impression surfaces B, D shaped according to the article to be decorated. The die B consists of a pneumatic cushion B<3> covered with flannel, and is carried on the end of a screw B' by which it is adjusted and held stationary during the operation. The lower die D consists of flexible composition, covered similarly to the upper one, and is carried on a vertically-reciprocating cross-head C, sliding in guides A<3> and operated by a cam E<1>, formed so as to make several impressions on each article, on the shaft E. The carrier comprises two chains H, which pass round chain-wheels A' and slide along horizontal guides J in the framing of the machine. The chains H are connected at intervals by transverse bars, between each adjacent pair of which are supported by means of cord, thread, &c. wire rings H<3> adapted to receive the plates G. The carrier is operated step by step by two chain-wheels on the shaft K, intermittently operated by means of ratchet mechanism K', K<4>, a lever K<3>, and a connecting- rod K<5> from a crank E<3> on the shaft E. Boards J' support the articles before and after pressing. To centre the articles before pressing, the devices shown in Fig. 5 are provided. Four levers L are pivoted in brackets C<2> on the vertically-movable cross-head C, and springs L<1> are arranged normally to press the upper ends of the levers outwards. At the lower ends, the levers L are formed with inclined edges L', adapted to engage rods M, secured to the stationary frame A of the machine, as the crosshead C rises, thus projecting the upper ends of the levers inwards to centre the article upon the surface D. The upper ends of the levers L may be interchangeable to suit different classes of work. A pump N, operated by the cross-bead C, serves to supply water to a rose N<3> to damp the transfer before it enters the press. To ensure complete contact of the transfer with the article, a current of compressed air from a nozzle o is blown upon the transfer as it leaves the press. A number of articles such as plates may be printed simultaneously by being placed in a pile with a piece of wet flannel on top of each transfer. A device with hinged radiating arms for supporting different sets of pressure surfaces is mounted on a pedestal at the side of the press. In order to bring any set of surfaces into action, the arm carrying that set is rotated to a position over the cross-head C, the surfaces secured, and the arm turned on its hinge out of the way. The pressure surfaces are supported on the hinged arms by projections D<4>.
Patent GB-190512624-A (GB)
Title: Means & Mechanism for the Prevention of the Dust Clouds Raised by Motor Vehicles
Inventor: KEATS SOCRATES
Filed: 1905-06-19
Granted: 1906-06-19
Abstract: 12,624. Keats, S. June 19. Fans.-Apparatus for preventing the rising of dust behind motor vehicles comprises cowls or hoods wholly or partly surrounding the wheels and extending across the car at the rear in such a way that the dust thrown up is caught by the hoods and is directed into pipes leading to a fan, which deposits the dust in a suitable chamber. Fig. 2 shows the construction of the fan and its casing, and Fig. 4 shows the general arrangement of the apparatus. The hood P is formed in two halves hinged together, and communicates by a pipe R with the fan inlet F. The fan vanes B are mounted on a vertical spindle and are enclosed in a casing C. The rotating air and dust pass outwards across the space G through curved openings into the annular chamber I, and the dust gradually falls into the cavity between the casings K, M, while the air passes upwards and out through the space G. A receptacle O is provided beneath the fan casing to receive the dust. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 13,079, A.D. 1888, [Abridgment Class Air and gases, Compressing &c.], No. 25,163, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Locomotives &c.], and No. 19,621, A.D. 1903, (Abridgment Class Air and gases, Compressing &c.].]
Patent GB-190513505-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Attachment to Machine Presses for the Easier Detachment of Moulds or their Contents
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE THOMAS
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 13,505. Sutcliffe, T. July 1. Moulding-presses. -In machines in which a die b on a plunger a descends into a mould A held between blocks on the press-bed, the plunger is fitted with hangers c having flexible gripmembers to engage the underside of the mould and lift it as the plunger rises. Fig. 1 shows the action of knuckle-jointed drop hooks e, which are turned inwards as they pass the mould but fall into the horizontal below it. Chains f, Fig. 3, may be substituted for the hangers c, disks g on the end then sliding down the sloping face of the mould and then falling inwards to bring the chain into a groove. Spring members may be fitted on to the ends of the hangers, being adapted to engage recesses in the underside of the mould, when their elasticity brings them in when the mould is passed. The device instead of engaging the mould directly may engage a lever which raises the mould.
Patent GB-190513954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Testing Devices.
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE
Filed: 1905-07-06
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 13,954. Harrison, G., [Electric Railway Improvement Co.]. July 6. Couplings; switches.-In portable apparatus for electric testing, a connecting-board is provided with a movable cover, apertures in which in certain positions of the cover register with the terminals on the board, to enable only those connexions required for particular tests to be made. Notches in the sliding cover D are engaged by a spring lever a<1> to lock the cover in its various positions. The plugs or other connecting-elements are introduced through the various apertures according to the position of the slide.
Patent GB-190515824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Transferring Cash Parcels or other Articles from Point to Point.
Inventor: PHILLIPS ERBINE CURTIS
Filed: 1905-08-02
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 15,824. Phillips, E. C. Aug. 2. Mechanical dispatch apparatus.-Relates to apparatus wherein a carrier is propelled out on a wire track a after it has been pulled in against a catapult spring by a trigger-carriage h and a cord j. The spring barrel h<9> for bringing the trigger-carriage forwards again after release of the cord is mounted on the same, and not on the fork containing the catapult spring. The carriage is made easily removable and replaceable bodily, for which purpose its base is formed with a lateral slot h<2> to take the track a and receive a key-wire h<4>, and the pivots of the rollers h<1>, h<7> are removable. The trigger h<5> is tripped by a conical piece held on the track by a set-screw.
Patent GB-190516794-A (GB)
Title: Collapsable and Removable Foot-gear for Sewing-machines or the like.
Inventor: AMTENBRINK FRIEDRICH WILHELM
Filed: 1905-08-18
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 16,794. Amtenbrink, F. W. Aug. 18. Treadle mechanism-An adjustable connecting- rcd is described for treadle-driving gear for small machines, such as hand sewing-machines. The rod is in three parts c, c<1>, c<2>, which are connected either by bolts and butterfly-nuts i as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 3, and 4, or by a screwed sleeve k as shown in Fig. 5. The treadle support b has projecting points which prevent it from sliding along the ground. The upper portion c' of the connecting-rod may work directly over a spindle e fitted to the handwheel, or may be connected to a sleeve which works over the handle.
Patent GB-190518415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Wire Glass.
Inventor: BALDWIN ARTHUR J
Filed: 1905-09-12
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 18,415. Baldwin, A. J. Sept. 12. Forming articles with wire skeletons; rolling.- Wire netting D passes from a reel E between the rollers A, C, F, through the molten metal, and on to a travelling table G in the manner shown. The surfaces of the rollers A, F are smooth or engraved, but that of the roller C is ribbed so as to press the wire into the body of the sheet formed. The surfaces of the rollers A, C, F and the table G travel at the same speed. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 3750, A.D. 1903.]
Patent GB-190520935-A (GB)
Title: An Attachment to Corsets.
Inventor: KING JANET
Filed: 1905-10-16
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 20,935. King, J. April 10, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Corsets.-A corset is provided in the front with a busk protector and abdomen support a having a long neck b which is sewn for the upper part of its length to the corset edge so as to leave half its width protruding. The exposed part is intended to underlie the opposite corset edge when the corset-is fastened. The lower part c is widened out and curves inwards to the shape of the abdomen, and provided with ventilating-holes h. To retain the lower part of the device in position, straps e are attached at each side, and pass round the wearer through eyes or slits f formed at intervals in the corset. The ends of the straps are buckled together at g.
Patent GB-190522136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hammer Locking Devices for Firearms.
Inventor: ALLEN MARTIN VAN BUREN
Filed: 1905-10-30
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 22,136. Allen, M. van B. Nov. 26, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Breech actions, revolving chamber.- Relates toahammer safety device. When uncocked, the hammer d<5> may be locked by pressing inwards the spring bolt e<4>, sliding in the frame a, so that the bolt engages beneath the shoulder d<7> on the hammer. The bolt is retained in either position by shoulders on a second bolt f<4>.
Patent GB-190522614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: STUART CHARLES JOURDEAN
Filed: 1905-11-04
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 22,614. Stuart, C. J. Nov. 4. Drawings to Specification. Steam generation, methods of and means for superheaters, steam.-Steam is generated from the watei in the cylinder jackets of internal-combustion engines by the heat of the combustion products. The water is sprayed into a separate chamber after leaving the jackets, and is heated by the exhaust gases, which pass through transverse tubes arranged in the generator. Or, if preferred, the combustion products and cooling-water may be injected into a single chamber, the mixture being afterwards used for power purposes. If steam should be generated in the cylinder jackets, the generator described above may act as a superheater.
Patent GB-190602765-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Facilitating the Teaching of Arithmetic.
Inventor: KOOPS WILHELM
Filed: 1906-02-05
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 2 7 6 5. Koops, W., and Reimers, H. Feb. 5. Arithmetic, teaching. -A device for teaching fractions comprises a sphere of wood &c., the two halves of which are divided into any number of equal segments on lines radiating from a common axis. The segments of each half are free to move, but not rotatably, upon pairs of wires b, c removably secured in open bearings in a frame a, nuts f serving to secure the wires and also as a means of tightening them. Any number of spheres may be employed. The four wires b, c preferably lie at the corners of a square. The values of the segments may be numbered and the segments may also have various colours. The device may also serve for demonstrating addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Patent GB-190607327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Noble's Combing Machines for Wool and other similar Fibres.
Inventor: COOPER JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-03-27
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 7327. Cooper, J., White, J. F., and Cooper, L. March 27. Combing-machines, Noble's. The disks A, A<1> for pressing the fibres into the teeth of the smaller and larger comb circles C, B respectively are mounted on independent shafts D, E inclined to one another a n d each carried in a bracket F secured to the pillar G. The shaft D is driven by a train of wheels 1 .... 8 and a cord a<1> from a pulley a<2> on a shaft in the pillar G, and the shaft H of the wheel 3 carries the leading-disks A<2>, A<3> and drives the shaft E through the wheels 10, 11, 9. Entanglement of the fibres in the connexions of the shafts D, E is thus avoided.
Patent GB-190614614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Clocks
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1906-06-26
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 14,614. Haddan, H. J., [Kutnow Bros.]. June 26. Electric clocks.- In clocks in which the oscillations of the balance - wheel are electrically maintained, the energy required is derived from a dry battery preferably contained in the case b and is reduced to a minimum by mounting the magnet m on the balance - wheel l with its poles at the periphery i n close proximity to its fixed armature s. On the arbor k of the balance-wheel is mounted an arm n carrying a contact-pin o partly surrounded by an insulating-sheath o<1>, while a second contactpin p, composed of the laminae of different lengths and formed with a head p<1> situated in front of a roller h<2> on the bell-crank h, is secured to the framework. The current passes from one pole of the battery to the terminal a<2>, thence through the hairspring, balance-wheel, and magnet to the contact o, while the other pole of the battery is connected through the terminal a<4> to the contact p. As the balance rotates to the right, the insulated bushing o' engages the contact p and presses it away from the roller h<2>, but as the balance returns, the contact o engages the contact p closing the circuit of the battery at the moment the magnet m enters the field of the armature s, the spring p escaping and breaking the circuit when the magnet reaches that portion of the field at which the strength is a maximum. Simultaneously, the head p<1> engages the roller h<2>, rocking the bell-crank h against the action of the spring h<1> and driving the ratchet-wheel f<1> the space of one tooth by means of a dog g which is pressed into engagement by the spring g<1>. In an alternative arrangement, the ratchet-wheel f<1> is actuated twice during each oscillation of the balance-wheel. Framework; going-trains.-The balance wheel drives the clock train e through the worm f<1> and wheel e', the clock train and dial being supported by the bracket c. Jewelling and pivoting.-In order that the clock may run in any position, the reduced portion k<1>, Fig. 2, of the shaft k works in a sleeve t containing balls t<1>, the pointed extremity k<2> of the shaft bearing against a glass disk u.
Patent GB-190627203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances used in connection with Lavatory and like Doors having Coin Freed or Registering locks.
Inventor: SALTER MAUD SOPHIA
Filed: 1906-11-29
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 27,203. Salter, M. S. Nov. 29. Door holders.-Relates to means for ensuring the complete closing of the doors of water-closets &c. fitted with coin-freed &c. locks before entrance can be obtained. To the top of the door frame is fixed a quadrant A provided on its under surface with ratchet teeth a' to co-operate with a pawl E pivoted to the top of the door. When the door is opened from the closed position, the pawl E takes the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2, but on reaching the end of the ratchet, it enters a recess in the quadrant so as to be turned to the position shown in full lines when the door is closed. With the pawl in this position, the door cannot be further opened until it has been completely closed to allow the pawl to enter the recess a<2> and be turned to the dotted-line position.
Patent GB-190627299-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Filling Vessels with Liquids
Inventor: CURTIS WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1906-11-30
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 27,299. Curtis, W. T. Nov. 30. Bottling.-In apparatus for filling vessels with liquids in desired quantities, the filling-valve is held open by a trip device, and closes by gravity when the trip device is put out cf engagement by a lever operated by the weight of a filled receptacle. The valve-rod d is cut away at i to receive the trip-piece j, which is secured by a screw n and adapted to be adjusted vertically by a screw k. When the screw k is raised, the trip-piece is moved upwards by a plunger land spring m. The trip-piece j is adapted to be engaged by another trip-piece s on a lever p, pivoted at t and provided with an extension carrying a counterweight q. The free end of the lever p can move between limits defined by screws r, and supports by a chain P a scale-pan containing the receptacle to be filled. In operation, the valve g is raised by depression of a spring-controlled lever v, which is pivoted at w to the frame of the machine and adapted to engage a roller x on the valve-rod. The valve is held in the raised position by the trip device, until the long arm of the lever p is depressed by the weight of the filled receptacle. The liquid supply tank is formed with a bottom sloping on all sides to a pipe G provided with a bellmouth, forming a seating for a valve I supported by a stirrup J and rod K from a lever L attached to a float M. By this arrangement, the liquid is supplied under a constant head, and can be cut off from the valve chamber b when the apparatus is being re-set. The apparatus may be dismantled for cleaning &c. by unscrewing the seat f of the liquid valve and removing the nut B. The screws r are carried by a bracket F, Fig. 2, pivoted at C and adapted to be turned aside by a cam D to allow the lever p to be removed.
Patent GB-190705219-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Automatically Adjusting the Commutators in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ROYAL-DAWSON WILLIAM GRAHAM
Filed: 1907-03-04
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 5219. Dawson, W. G. Royal-. March 4. Transmitting-mechanism. -To avoid premature ignition in an internalcombustion engine, the relative positions of the brushes and the commutator b are adjusted by means of a governor na attached to the crank or other shafts. The shaf a is recessed to form a sleeve c which contains a rotatable spindle d. The governor-controlled sleeve h is provided with h a helical groove o which engages a pin p on the spindled. The outward movement of the balls imparts a rotary movement to the commutator b.