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Patent GB-190408208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Transferring Goods from a High to a Relatively Low Position.
Inventor: HILGER ADOLF
Filed: 1904-04-09
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 8208. Hilger, A., and Hoheusle, T. July '25, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Cranes.-Consists of apparatus for transferring goods from a railway truck &c. to a lower position, such as the hold of a barge. The hoisting-ropes of two adjacent swing cranes are united to form a single rope, and the arrangement is such that the skip &c. x of one crane, having been loaded and swung over the barge, in descending raises the empty skip &c. of the other crane from the barge to a position where it can be swung over a truck, to be loaded ; and so on alternately. Between the cranes the rope is led round a braking and hoisting apparatus, which is fitted with means for storing up superfluous energy due to the descent of the loaded skip for the purpose of lifting the empty skip over the side of the truck.
Patent GB-190409180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stops or Diaphragms for Process and like Lenses.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-04-21
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 9180. Smith, W. J. April 21. Lens fittings.-In an adjustable diaphragm stop for process and like lenses, a central carrier C, Fig. 3, is revolubly mounted in the ordinary stop plate A, and is provided with a pair of slides K, L, having notches of any desired shape or combination of shapes, such as M, N, 0, P. The plate A is graduated at Q, and the slide J is provided with scales for adjusting the stop.
Patent GB-190416904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combination Locks.
Inventor: BRIGHT WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-08-02
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 16,904. Bright, W. H. Aug. 2. Locks, permutation; knobs, attaching.-Relates to a permutation lock for drawers, safes, doors, and the like. As applied to a drawer, the case 3, Fig. 3, is provided with the blocks 4, 14, arranged so as to form a bolt-space and guides 6, and a space for the pinion 15. Each of the blocks is provided with guideways 7 to take the slides 8, 9, 10, the slide 8 being formed with a rack 17 to engage with the pinion 15. The bolt 21 is placed to slide vertically in the space 6 between the blocks 4, and, in the locked position, is kept protruding by the slides. It is unlocked by means of a knob 30 on the end of the pinion spindle 16. By turning the knob to a predetermined position, indicated on a dial fixed to the drawer &c., the slide 10 can be placed in such a position by the stud-and-slot device 18, 19, between the slides that the notch 29 of the slide 10 comes under the lug 22 on the bolt. By twice reversing the motion of the knob, the slides 8, 9 are placed in position with the recesses 27, 28 underneath the lug 22 on the bolt, and the bolt will then fall so as to unlock the drawer. To lock the drawer, the bolt is raised by means of the triangular notch 27 in the slide 8, and the inclines 23 on the lug 22 of the bolt. The knob 30 is screwed on to the end of the spindle 16, and is fixed in position by the nut 34 engaging the conical recess 33 in the knob. In Fig. 4 is shown the application of the lock for blocking the latch bolt 41.
Patent GB-190417232-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Imparting Lustre to Objects made of Celluloid or the like.
Inventor: HOMBERGER WILLY
Filed: 1904-08-06
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 17,232. Homberger, W. Aug. 6. Polishing-liquids.-A lustre is imparted to cellu. loid articles by a short immersion in acetic anhydride, or a mixture of acetic anhydride and glacial acetic acid, to which a liquid carbon compound such as toluene, chloroform, ether, &c. may have been added, the article being afterwards air-dried. A suitable mixture consists of two parts of the anhydride, one of glacial acetic acid, and two parts of toluene.
Patent GB-190417674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telephones.
Inventor: PORT SAMUEL JAMES
Filed: 1904-08-15
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 17,674. Port, S. J. Aug. 15. Telephones.-Relates to the arrangement of subscribers' telephone apparatus, the receivers having ear-suspension devices so that both hands may be free when the receiver is in use. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement in which the hollow pillar a supports the transmitter c, bell, and bell-push e, all being attached to the casing b. Two receivers m, m<1> are shown, the necessary four wires g passing through the hollow pillar a and through a ring h on the spring-holder where they divide, each pair passing over a hook A of the hook-switch d. The wires are attached to the U-shaped spring-holder j by clips k and pass through the stems l, l<1> to the inside of the receivers. The ear-suspension clips n, n' can be adjusted by screws o, o'. The stems l may be dispensed with, and the holder j attached by a ball- and-socket joint r, Fig. 3, to the four-armed clip q supporting the receiver. Figs. 7 and 10 show forms of ball-and-socket joint, the ball r being attached to the clip q and the cup s to the spring-bolder j by means of a joint t or rivet w. In the form shown in Fig. 14, the lower part x receives the holder j, and the upper part y is detachable and is secured to the lower part by means of screws. The earsuspension devices are suitable for the use of telephone operators. The Provisional Specification states that the receiver should be constructed as far as possible of light substances, such as aluminium, cork, or paper-pulp, the necessary wires having silk insulation. Reference is made to Specification No. 8262, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190427758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Reproduction of Relief Printing Plates.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-19
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 27,758. Mackenzie, J. W., [Leslie, A.]. Dec. 19. Printing-surfaces.-Relates to a process for producing printing-surfaces of half-tone, type, or other matter. The subject-matter is transferred by photography, with or without a screen, to a hard-steel plate 1, which is then etched. A negative plate 5 is then formed by embossing a softsteel plate by means of the hard-steel plate 1. Duplicates of the original printing-surface are obtained by embossing blank metal plates by means of the negative plate 5 thus obtained, and are mounted and used in the usual way.
Patent GB-190505740-A (GB)
Title: Gearing for Motor Vehicles, Motors & Intermediate Motions, and other Mechanical purposes.
Inventor: PEDERSEN MIKAEL
Filed: 1905-03-18
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 5740. Pedersen, M. March 18. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to improvements on the motor gear and reversing-mechanism described i n Specification No. 18,095, A.D. 1902. The planet pinions are fast on their spindle and the sun-wheels' may be held stationary by friction clutches to vary the speed. The sun-wheels 24, 28, 42, 55 are loose on the stationary shaft 1, and the planet spindle 2, carrying fixed pinions 52, 53, 54, 56, rotates in bearings in a shell 37 that can revolve about the shaft 1. Power is applied to the shell 37 and is transmitted to a pinion 47 on the spindle 2, a loose wheel 4, bevelwheels 48, 49, and a balance gear, consisting of planet pinions of which the smaller 60 meshes with an externallytoothed wheel 62 and the larger 64 with a larger internally-toothed wheel 65. The various clutches are operated by rods 5 6, the enlarged ends 11, 12 of which engage notches in rotating or sliding cams 7, 8, respectively. These cams are provided with adjustable blocks. For the highest speed, the wheel 24 is held fast by a clutch 13 and motion is communicated through a pinion 51 upon a stud 2<a> to the pinion 52. The second speed is a solid drive obtained by locking the wheel 28 to the shell 37 by means of a ring 30 expanded by means of a toggle actuated by the rod 5. In order that the ring 30 may not be expanded by centrifugal force when the wheel 28 is in its mid position, the wheel 28 is fitted with a drum 29 which slides under the ring and is provided with curved grooves 30<c>, 30<d>, Figs. 6 and 7, engaging projections 30<a>, 30b upon the ring and allowing the ring only the desired amount of freedom. For the third speed, the wheel 28 is held stationary by being pressed against a fixed clutch member 40 by the rod 5. For the fourth speed, the wheel 42 is held against the member 40 by the rod 6. For the reverse, the wheel 55, which is larger than the wheel 4, is moved into mesh with the pinion 56. In a modification, the wheel 55 is always in mesh with the pinion 56, the reverse is produced by clutching this wheel to the shaft 1, and the balance gear is mounted upon the spindle 2. In this case, an extra stay is provided upon the vehicle frame.
Patent GB-190512108-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Shuttle for use in Embroidery Machines.
Inventor: LEVY HENRI
Filed: 1905-06-09
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 12,108. Levy, H. July 2, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lock-stitch shuttle sewing - machines; spools, winding.- Shuttles are made with holes b in the rear to permit the insertion of a spool spindle for winding the spools. A slot c is provided in the wall of the shuttle or elsewhere for the introduction and guidance of the thread.
Patent GB-190512421-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Trouser Stretcher and Presser, for Stretching and Pressing One or More Pairs of Trousers at Once
Inventor: HIGSON FRANK
Filed: 1905-06-15
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 12,421. Higson, F. June 15. T r o u s e r presses,; trouser stretchers - A combined press and stretcher for one or more pairs of trousers . consists of a lower board A, Fig. 2, an - upper board-or framework of boards B, and a separate clamp A', B' which holds the tops of the trousers. The upper and lower parts are connected together by adjustable clamps, the construction of which is shown in Fig. 5. It comprises a hinged plate D with holes to engage with a pin C<2> in a plate C<1> hinged to a catch C. The bottoms and tops of the trousers having first been secured, a pin G on a bar F is made to engage in one of a series of holes in a bar E. The two bars are then brought into line so as to stretch the trousers, and are kept in position by a pin K and catch J. The apparatus may be hinged in the middle for packing.
Patent GB-190518193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Microphones or Telephone Transmitters.
Inventor: TREYER FRANZ
Filed: 1905-09-08
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 18,193. Treyer, F. Feb. 15, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Telephones. - In a microphone, the diaphragm is mounted between a carbon ring and a carbon disk, which contain carbon granules to connect the membrane to the disk and to the ring. The diaphragm a is attached by springs b to the casing c. The carbon ring d and the disk e have cavities f to retain the carbon granules, the ring d being fixed to an insulated metal plate g, having a number of holes h to prevent it from vibrating. A disk i of varnished linen protects the carbon from dampness. The current through the diaphragm divides into parallel branches, each including a granular resistance and a primary winding m, m<1> of the induction coil, the secondary n of which is connected to line.
Patent GB-190523844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Delivering Measured and Unmeasured Quantities of Spirits, Wines, Beer and the like.
Inventor: CHAMBERS CORNELIUS
Filed: 1905-11-20
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 23,844. Chambers, C. Nov. 20. Plug cocks.-A three-way plug cock B is provided with an adjustable stop E so arranged that, though normally the cock controls the passage to and from a measuring-chamber C, it may be placed so as to give free communication between the delivery and supply. The stop consists of a pivoted lever, which is lifted when an unmeasured quantity of liquid is to be delivered and allows the cock to be turned so as to place the supply pipe a<1> in communication with the spout a<3>.
Patent GB-190524659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Centres for Turning Lathes.
Inventor: DALLEY CHARLES JOSIAH
Filed: 1905-11-28
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 24,659. Dalley, C. J., Granetz, D., and Peebles, W. F. Nov. 28. Lathe centres.- A rotatable cap 1, fitted with bearing balls or rollers 6, 7 which are retained in races 4, 5 by resilient rings 8, 9, is applied to an ordinary lathe centre, beiug kept in position by a flanged collar 2 provided with clamping-screws 14, an oil tube 11, and a metal, leather, or other dust cap 3. The cap may have a roughened end or be formed with a screwed extension 16 for receiving a chuck, and with a recess or female centre 18.
Patent GB-190602670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Horse Shoes.
Inventor: MINTO GEORGE
Filed: 1906-02-03
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 2670. Minto, G. Feb. 3. Calks.-Toe pieces, which are usually inserted in the shoes during the winter, are made so that, when worn through, they will drop off, thus obviating the removal of the shoes for the purpose of extracting the remains of the toe piece. Two holes a are formed in the front part of the shoe b, which are not quite parallel in bore nor to one another. The toe piece c is formed with two studs d, a groove e being cut to form a bridge connexion between the ends of the toe piece c. The toe piece is attached by driving the studs d into the holes a. When the bridge-piece becomes worn through, the studs will drop out. In a modification, the holes a are made parallel and the studs d inclined. The arrangements described in Specification No. 18,389, A.D. 1889, are referred to in a disclaiming clause.
Patent GB-190603605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Props for Stay Joints of Folding Heads or Hoods of Carriages, Motor Cars, and similar Vehicles
Inventor: HARRISON CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1906-02-14
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 3605. Harrison, C. E. Feb. 14. Stays; hinges.- Relates to cast metal supports for the stay joints of folding hoods of carriages, motorcars, and similar vehicles. The body A, formed as a casting, has a core through the centre into which an iron or steel bolt is driven. The projecting end of the bolt forms the bearing for the stay joint, which is kept together by a nut on the screwed part C.
Patent GB-190604510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dies for Forming Accumulator Plates.
Inventor: BLANCHON AUGUSTE JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-02-23
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 4510. Blanchon, A. J. Feb. 24, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Secondary batteries.-Dies for use in the production of plates for secondary batteries have rectangular recesses b in which steel plates c, d of different heights are mounted alternately on rods e. The metal is heated to a semi-fluid condition and a channel for the overflow of surplus metal is provided. Pins are shown for causing the two portions of the die to register accurately. The metal being in a semi-fluid condition, no relative movement of the steel plates is necessary for ejection. Specification No. 21,031, A.D. 1890, is referred to.
Patent GB-190606786-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Toy
Inventor: RAUSCH WILHELM
Filed: 1906-03-21
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 6786. Rausch, W., and Gondolf, H. April 15, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Toy engines; toys, driving-mechanism for.-A toy electric motor is constructed in the form of a steam-engine. As applied to an horizontal engine, Fig. 1, the fly-wheel is made of non-magnetic material, and is formed with six magnetic armatures f, which are rotated by means of a horseshoe electro-magnet c, or more than one electro-magnet, arranged in a metal frame b. The current is supplied by dry batteries a arranged in a box designed to represent the bed-plate of an engine. A circuitbreaker d acted on by a spring k is arranged in the circuit of the magnet c, and a switch may also be arranged in the circuit. When the circuit is completed, the magnet c drives the fly-wheel by attracting the armature f. The engine may be made to represent a vertical steam engine.
Patent GB-190610238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam and other Turbines.
Inventor: BOWLEY JOSEPH WILFRED
Filed: 1906-05-02
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 10,238. B o w - ley, J. W. May 2. Stuffing-boxes for turbines. The wear in the stuffing-box E is compensated for by adjusting the stationary part e<1> by means of a nut e<3> and lock nut e<4>.
Patent GB-190613428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Record Blanks for Phonographs, Gramophones and like Sound Recording and Reproducing Machines.
Inventor: THEODOR SIMON FLATAU
Filed: 1906-06-11
Abstract: 13,428. Flatau, T. S., and Schellhorn, F. June 10, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Wax-like plastic compositions.-Record cylinders and plates for phonographs or the like are made by coating sheets and cylinders of paper, fabric, metal, mica, or celluloid with a thin liquid mass containing some or all of the following substances, namely, ozokerit, lead oxide, stearin wax, beeswax, anu nigrosine or other aniline dyes, or lac substances, with the addition of chalk, zinc powder, or gelatin. Such thin liquid masses may be used in hardened condition without elastic sheets, if made sufficiently elastic by the addition of gelatin or the like.
Patent GB-190614654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Driving Gear for Motor Vehicles and the like.
Filed: 1906-06-27
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 14,654. Hattersley & Sons, G., and Korte, C. June 27. Variable-speed and rev e r s i n g gearing. - Relates to epicyclic change-speed and reversing gearing applicable to motor-vehicles. A driving- shaft a carries a fly-wheel b connected to a casing c, which encloses the gearing and also a clutch n for producing a solid drive. A central disk d divides the casing to allow the gearing alone to run in oil. The casing c carries spindles q upon which are journaled, on ball bearings s, planet - pinions 2, 3, 5, 4, meshing respectively with a sun-wheel 6 secured to the driven shaft m and with sun-wheels 7, 9, 8 which are held stationary to produce slow speeds and a reverse, respectively. The pinions 2, 3, 4 are formed integrally with one another and keyed upon sleeves formed with the pinions 5. The wheels 7, 9, 8, and their brake-drums, and connecting-sleeves are supported by ball bearings. The casing c is supported internally by ball bearings t, t<1> and externally by ball bearings k. The clutch n slides on a squared prolongation m<1> of the shaft m, and is withdrawn from engagement against the action of a spring o by a key p<2>, Fig. 7, carried by a rod p actuated from a collar n<3>.
Patent GB-190617456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Drivers.
Inventor: WIESEDEPPE SIMON HERMANN
Filed: 1906-08-02
Granted: 1907-08-02
Abstract: 17,456. Wiesedeppe, S. H. Aug. 2. Screwdrivers are provided with tubular guides which receive the screws and gradually recede against the pressure of enclosed springs as the screws are driven home, the tubular screw receivers being capable of angular movement with respect to the driving-bit. The guide D has an internal flange d and encloses the driving-bit B formed integrally with the shank, being pressed outwards against the face of the work by a spring E enclosed in a tube forming the ferrule for the handle C. The shank passes upwards through the handle and has a squared end which engages a metal cap to prevent its rotation relatively to the handle. A cross-pin e further connects the shank, handle, and tube together. In operation, the screw is placed in the tubular casing and the handle is rotated, thus gradually forcing the casing into the tube against the pressure of the spring as the screw is driven home. In a modified form of apparatus, the handle is omitted, and the top of the shank provided with a squared end to engage any suitable tool for rotating it.
Patent GB-190617642-A (GB)
Title: Improved Railway Signalling Apparatus applicable for use in Foggy or other Weather.
Inventor: PARKER JOHN
Filed: 1906-08-04
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 17,642. Parker, J. Aug. 4. Detonator apparatus.-Pencil-shaped detonators are placed on the rail b, Fig. 3, by a sliding bar c moving in a guide a, and actuated from a signal connexion f through a rod d attached to a balance weight lever e. Sufficient slack is left in the wire f to allow of the detonator i being fully in position on the rail before the signal is fully at 'danger.' The bar c, Fig. 1, is made hollow to serve as a magazine for the detonators i, which are frictionally held at the outlet by a lining h. A spent detonator is removed and a new one projected by manual insertion by the driver or other authorized person of another detonator at the back end of the hollow bar c, the hinged door k being raised for the purpose.
Patent GB-190617888-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Mode of Securing Wheels, Pulleys, or the like upon Axles or Shafts
Inventor: HUMPHRIS FRANK
Filed: 1906-08-09
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 17,888. Humphris, F. Aug. 9. Wheels, securing on axles.-Relates to an arrangement for securing wheels upon axles. The hub 3 of the wheel 2 is adapted to fit over the coned end of the axle 1. A winged block 8, fitted over the angular part 7 of the axle, has wings 10 engaging slots in the wheel face and an annular recess for the washer 12. A nut 5 is screwed over the axle end to bind the parts together. To ensure the parts being concentric about the shaft or axle, they are preferably turned when in position.
Patent GB-190617995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engine Crank-shaft and Connecting Rod Bearings.
Inventor: WINTON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1906-08-10
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 17,995. Winton, A., and Anderson, H. B. Aug. 10. Cranks and crank-shafts; bearings; crank chambers. - A crank-shaft for explosion engines, motor road vehicles, &c. is provided with ball bearings arranged eccentrically to its connecting web portions, in order to reduce the amount of metal required in the webs. The crank-shaft shown in Fig. 1 has an eccentric centre bearing 7 and eccentric connecting-rod bearings 8, 9, 10, 11. The centre bearing is larger in diameter than the connecting-rod bearings, and these are larger than the end bearings, enabling the bearings to be threaded on from the ends 5 of the shaft. The inner ball races 18 abut against shoulders 26, 27, 28, and are held in position by U-shaped pieces 30 sprung into grooves 29 in the shaft. The crank chamber is extended upwards between the paths of movement of the connecting-rods 4, forming hollow strengthening-ribs 22.
Patent GB-190619326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steel and Iron Navigable Vessels
Inventor: CRAGGS ERNEST HALL
Filed: 1906-08-29
Granted: 1907-11-29
Abstract: 19,326. Craggs, E. H. Aug. 29. Ships' framing.-The decks and double-bottoms are constructed in the usual manner, and the frame girders are built up of two or more angles a, b, the reversed or inner member being bent inwards at its upper part and secured to the deck beam g. The lower part of the same member is bent inwards and secured to the tank top by lugs e. The upper and lower portions of the frame girders are fitted with plates h, f, constituting webs and providing additional strength at these points. The girders may be of other sections divided at their upper and lower ends. The invention is stated to be particularly applicable to single-deck vessels in which it is desired to omit a tier of beams.
Patent GB-190624014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Alarm Clocks.
Inventor: WUESTHOFF ERNST
Filed: 1906-10-29
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 24,014. W³sthoff, E., and Krimnitz, M. Oct. 29. Alarms, mechanical.-The ordinary mechanical alarm is repeated at intervals, preferably of a quarter of an hour, until the spring has run down. The wheel d which actuates the escapement e is locked by the engagement of a pallet p on the spring-actuated lever g, which is controlled by the four-toothed wheel h geared to the minute-hand arbor k.