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Patent GB-190513062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Insulators of Electric Railways Tramways and the like.
Inventor: TWEEDY ROBERT NAUDIN
Filed: 1905-06-24
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 13,062. Tweedy, R. N. June 24. Electric railways and tramways.- Insulators for electric conductors such as are used in trolly systems are provided with a shield B so as to protect the insulator from water, mud, or metallic or other conducting or corrosive particles which may be thrown against it by the motion of the collector. The shield may form part of the insulator, or may be supported externally, and is made of cast, wrought, or sheet metal, or of wood, fibre, vulcanite, ebonite, leather, papier-mÔchÚ, or other suitable material, and in one or more parts.
Patent GB-190513988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Percussion Fuses for Projectiles.
Filed: 1905-07-07
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 13,988. Beardmore & Co., W., and Bremberg, A. July 7. Toothed gearing.-Relates to gearing for communicating a very slow motion of rotation to the casing A in a fuse for projectiles from the rapidly rotating vane-shaft E<1>. This shaft E<1> carries an eccentric E<3>, engaging the wide pinion E<4>, which gears with the fixed internally-toothed ring G and also with the movable ring H, having one or two teeth more or less than the ring G so as to be slowly rotated with respect to the fixed ring. The motion of the ring H is communicated to the internally-toothed ring J' of the casing A by a similar system of eccentric, pinion, and fixed toothed ring.
Patent GB-190521467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: HOWL OLIVER
Filed: 1905-10-23
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 21,467. Howl, O., and Tranter, W. J. Oct. 23. Feed-water, supplying, heating, and Purifying.- The apparatus described in Specification No. 19,690, A.D. 1902, in which feed-water delivered beneath a hood 5 in the steam space falls into overflows from basins 6, 7, is now provided with a float valve 8 arranged so as to ensure the filling of the inner basin. When the outer basin becomes full, a float 12 closes the valve, which is placed at the outlet from the inner basin.
Patent GB-190524953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: GIROLA MICHELE
Filed: 1905-12-01
Granted: 1906-12-01
Abstract: 24,953. Girola, M. Dec. 1. Gas or explosivevapour engines.-A double-acting, twostroke-cycle oil engine-using naphtha or other fuels of various specific gravities is shown in Fig. 1 with a. pair of piston pumps for injecting the fuel. The cylinder air - inlet valves are shown at 2, 3 and a central ring of exhaust ports at 20, 21. A portion of the air admitted through the valves 2, 3 for scavenging and supporting combustion is confined in the chambers 6, 7 and compressed by the movements of the pistons shown in Fig. 1 attached to a cross-head 8. This highly compressed air is utilized for injecting the fuel into the cylinders through the ports 4, 5 when the fuel ports 12, 13 coincide with the air ports 16, 17, respectively. Adjustable screwed plugs 26, 27 are provided in the cylinder ends to vary the combustion spaces. Before entering the cylinder, the air for scavenging and combustion passes through the cylinder cooling jacket. Screws 18, 19 regulate the pressure of the oil-injecting air. If preferred, the exhaust products may be withdrawn from the cylinder by an ejector working with compressed air. The Provisional Specification states that apparatus may be provided for heating the oil before it enters the cylinder.
Patent GB-190601308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1906-01-17
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 1308. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Murphy, E. J. Jan. 17. Arc lamps.-The central supporting-frame of a lamp is formed of two channel-shaped members c, one or two carbon-holders d being grooved to slide between the edges of the channel-shaped members. In the clutch lamp shown in Fig. 1, the channel members c are split at the ends for attachment to the top and bottom plates a, b. The sliding carbonholder d may be of porcelain and of the shape shown in Fig. 5, with a central hole in which the carbon-holding socket is clamped. Another form of carbon-holder is made from a metal stamping f, Fig. 6, which is bent at right-angles at the dotted lines, bringing the grooves g on each side one above another and the central limb into position to support a carbon socket, as shown in Fig. 1. When two upper carbons are used in a lamp, the holders are placed so as to bring the holes e outside the channel members c. Regulating-mechanism comprises a frame k pivoted on brackets depending from the top plate a, and supporting the core of a series solenoid m attached to a channel-member, the core being balanced in a series lamp by a weight connected to a dash-pot, or by the core of a shunt solenoid in a series multiple lamp. The clutch is operated by a rod r, threaded to engage a detachable stud on the frame k, thus allowing of adjustment.
Patent GB-190601581-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Fleshing Hides and Skins.
Inventor: MARTIN VICTOR
Filed: 1906-01-20
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 1581. Martin, V. Jan. 21, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Hides and skins, raw, treating.-In a machine for fleshing hides and skins, one end of the skin lies over an india-rubber roller 8, while the other is held between clamps 2, 3 operated by cams 5 on brackets 4 which are free to slide laterally in guides ; 6, 6<a> by adjustment of the position of the clamps in the guides, the centre and either side of the hide are fleshed in separate operations, while, to allow the edges to be acted upon, the guides 6, 6<a>, which are supported by a carriage 9, can be rotated by a hand-wheel 42 through a small angle about a spindle. When the fleshing operation commences, the roller 8 is raised by a treadle 25 against a rotating cutter cylinder 12, and the skin is drawn between the rolls, the carriage 9 sliding on horizontal guides 10, 10<a>. The return movement is obtained by pitch chains 26 passing over toothed wheels 27 operated by a falling weight 29.
Patent GB-190604152-A (GB)
Title: A Portable Hot Air Hair Drying Appliance
Inventor: WYNDHAM LOUISA ISABELLA
Filed: 1906-02-20
Granted: 1907-02-20
Abstract: 4152. Wyndham, L. I. Feb. 20. Hair, special drying-appliances for.-A portable appliance is made with hinged sides a, c<1> which can be folded flat on to a central air chamber F. Lamps b, Fig. 4, heat the air in the chamber F, the heated air passing upwards through the perforated top D to a sloping gauze tray C on which the hair rests. The gauze tray may be covered with perforated felt B, Fig. 4, or the like, and the upper walls c<1> may be covered with towelling to keep the hair out of contact with the metal. Each lamp has a metal chimney f<4> adapted to telescope into a recess f<2>. The Provisional Specification also describes a device in which the lamp is placed apart from the drying-stand, the hot air being led from the lamp by an elongated funnel.
Patent GB-190605116-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Instrument for Removing Obstructions in Gas and other Piping, Tubes and the like
Inventor: WARD ERNEST ALFRED
Filed: 1906-03-02
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 5116. Ward, E. A. March 2. Cleaning pipes and tubes.-An instrument for clearing obstructions from pipes, particularly such as are formed with bends, elbows, angles, or other curved parts, comprises a coil a of spring wire of suitable section, the leading or pilot end of which is given a permanent set in a curved form, as at b, by coiling the wire on a curved mandrel before hardening and tempering. When passing through a straight portion of pipe, the pilot end is more or less straightened out, as in Fig. 4. On reaching the bend, the end resumes its normal curved form, thus leading the way round the bend, as in Fig. 5. The instrument may carry a ballended or solid leading piece e, or may have a cutting-head, to facilitate passage through an obstruction. Antifriction devices such as rollers, balls, or the like, may be used to reduce friction of the contacting parts of the instrument when in use. The curved and straight portions of the coil may be formed separately, and the end of one part slightly tapered, and wormed into the other.
Patent GB-190610481-A (GB)
Title: A Scrubbing, Waxing, and Polishing Machine for Inlaid Floors.
Inventor: GANZ ALFRED
Filed: 1906-05-04
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 10,481. Ganz, A. May 4. Buildings &c., cleaning. - In a portable floorcleaning machine, a petrol or electric motor 2 is mounted upon a frame and is arranged to drive by means of belts both a scrubbing-brush 4, rotatable in a vertical plane, and a waxing and polishing brush 9, rotatable in an horizontal plane. The brush 9 is pressed against the floor by the weight of a cast-iron disk 10.
Patent GB-190611498-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Obtaining Electrolytic Metallic Deposits.
Inventor: TRUNKHAHN LEOPOLD
Filed: 1906-05-16
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 11,498. Trunkhahn, L. May 16. Electrolytes.-A ferment, such as barm, is added to electrolytic baths which contain sugars, to promote the adherence and lustre of the metallic deposits. In an example, barm is added to a zinc bath which contains a zinc sulphate, aluminium sulphate, calcium carbonate, and maltose or dextrose.
Patent GB-190614153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Yarn or Thread Winding, Doubling or Gassing Machines.
Inventor: HIGGINSON JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-06-20
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 14,153. Higginson, J., and Arundel, H. June20. Winding-machines.-In s p l i tdrum winding, doubling, or gassing frames, the yarn is directed into the slit by means of a notched lug c secured to a bar a, which is reciprocated d parallel to the drum shaft and in unison with the rotation of the drum, by means of a link and crank-disk e, driven from the drum shaft, or by a cam, or directly from the slit. In a modification, two notched lugs are secured to the bar the traverse of which is then reduced. The yarn is temporarily depressed into engagement with the notch by hand or by any known device, e.g. by a rocking lever carrying the yarn guide, and may be raised fur disengagement.
Patent GB-190622363-A (GB)
Title: Pulley Blocks and similar Hoisting Gear.
Inventor: WHARTON HARRY
Filed: 1906-10-10
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 22,363. Wharton, H. Oct. 10. Pulley-blocks and lifting-tackle, of the kind in which running down of the load at high speed is prevented by centrifugal-acting brake blocks' are arranged so that the brake blocks produce a wedging effect only during descent of the load. Fig. 2 shows the device in elevation. The hand chain-wheel a, fast upon the worm shaft of the pulley-block, carries a number of pins a<3> upon which are pivoted lever arms d each having at its outer end a brake block d' fitted with a renewable surface piece. The blocks are adapted to fly outwardly under centrifugal force against the action of the coiled springs h and to contact with a fixed drum c, in such a way that, when the load is descending, the blocks are wedged against the drum, The arms d are coupled together by a thin wire g wound round the studs d', so that all the arms fall back together but each is allowed some independent action.
Patent GB-190624794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lasts.
Filed: 1906-11-05
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 24,794. Gimson & Co., and Payne, A. J. Nov. 5. Lasts.-A collapsible last is provided with a buried spiral spring 9, which engages a nose 7 on the front end of the hinge plate 4, so as normally to hold the last in its extended position. The spring is compressed when the last is contracted; but, when the pressure is released, it automatically returns the parts to their extended position. The last may be provided with a locking-device consisting of a plate 13, Fig. 3, pivoted to the toe part 1 and adapted to engage a notch 15 in the hinge plate 4.
Patent GB-190700708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Apparatus for Signalling on Railways
Inventor: MCMAUGH ARTHUR WELLINGTON
Filed: 1907-01-10
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 708. McMaugh, A. W., and Welch, R. Jan. 10. Collectors and conductors for electricity. The shoe F is supported on the body of the vehicle by a bow spring D, which presses it against the third rail B, which may be an ordinarv track rail inverted and supported in bearers C.
Patent GB-190700793-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Electric Motor Starter.
Filed: 1907-01-11
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 793. Kilroy, W. D., and Evershed & Vignoles. Jan. 11. Switches.-An automatic electric starting-switch for motors consists of an electro-magnet having two sets of poles, one set coacting with a movable armature carrying a contact arm, and the other set with a rotary Foucault brake device adapted to control and be rotated by the armature. Figs. 1 and 3 show front and side elevation, respectively, of the switch ; the electro-magnet a has polar extension plates b with poles d, c. The movable armature e is mounted on an axle f, which also carries the contact arm A ; a copper disk r is rotated between the poles d by the armature e. The arm h is normally kept in the off position by a spring and carries a brush i adapted to contact with the resistance contacts k, The electromagnet is connected across the voltage supply and when the main switch is closed, the starter .automatically operates, the disk r retarding the action so that the rate of making the contacts is carried out in a predetermined manner. If a specially quick return of the contact-brush is desired, a ratchet or free-wheel attachment may be fitted on the speed-control mechanism.
Patent GB-190701371-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Extending Table.
Inventor: GARNER THOMAS
Filed: 1907-01-18
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 1371. Garner, T., Garner, W., and Webb, C. Jan. 18. Tables.-In an extending dining or like table, the sliding sections b of the top are provided with bars, ribs, or blocks d, which engage corresponding guide bars, ribs, or blocks c on the sides of the frame. The central or removable leaves are also provided with bars &c., adapted to retain them in position by engagement with the guides c. The removable leaves, when not required, may be placed in a receptacle within the table frame. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications Nos. 4060 and 26,712, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190703835-A (GB)
Title: Improved Frictional Igniter for Miners' Safety-lamps.
Inventor: WOLF PAUL
Filed: 1907-02-15
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 3835. Wolf, P. Feb. 15. Miner's safety lamps.-In a frictional igniter in which the vertical movement of the pin for feeding in the igniting-strip is limited by an abutment, the risk of the abutment n becoming bent or worn and of the stop b on the feed-pin a passing beyond it is minimized by arranging the abutment on a broad hinged side h of the box B, so that when the igniter is inserted in the lamp casing and the side h is closed by a spring f, the abutment n lies between the feed-pin a and a narrow side m of the box B.
Patent GB-190711003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cushions or Shock Absorbers for Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: SOWDEN ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-11-11
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 11,003. Sowden, A. Nov. 11. Means for absorbing mechanical shocks.-The ordinary bearing - springs of motorcars and other vehicles are supplemented by pneumatic cushions comprising pistons and cylinders arranged either vertically or horizontally and connected respectively to the springs and body. In the case of the rear axle, the cylinder 1 may be secured to the body in a vertical position, and the lower end of the pistonrod 2 attached directly by a pin 7, Fig. 1, and slotted plate 8 to the ordinary spring 10. When there is not enough space for a vertical disposition of the cushion, as in the case of the front axle, the cylinder may be attached horizontally to the body by a pivot 12, Fig. 2, the piston-rod being connected to the spring 10 by a bell-crank lever 13<A>, a double joint 15, rod 16, and plate 8. The cylinder is fitted with an air valve 17, and dust cap, and with a hole for lubricating purposes. The piston is composed of two caps 3, Fig. 3, of leather or other material. The piston-rod may have an extension working in an elongation 18<A> of the cylinder, in which case grooves 19 are formed in the piston-rod for the passage of air and lubricant. Rotation of the piston may be prevented by a key 19<A> secured in a boss 20 formed on the cylinder, and entering a slot 21 in the piston-rod. The pneumatic cushion may be used with compressed air, and may be arranged to come into action only when the ordinary spring has been compressed a certain amount.
Patent GB-190713142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boiler Tube Cleaning Apparatus.
Inventor: RENNER PETER
Filed: 1907-06-06
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 13,142. Renner, P. June 6. Cleaning tubes; hinge and swivelling joints; anglepieces, junction pieces, and the like.-Relates to apparatus for cleaning boiler tubes, and particularly to the parts between the cleaner head and the pipe for conveying steam or compressed air to the head. A swivelling coupling is interposed between the flexible tube conveying the motive agent and the pipe 2 carrying the cleaner head. This coupling comprises an elbow 5 with flanged ends 6 adapted to be bolted to glands 9 compressing packing 13 against nipples 10. Metallic washers 14 are provided, and the inner end of each nipple is flanged at 11 and engages a shoulder 15 in the elbow piece. The.lower swivelling joint may be omitted, and the flexible tube connected direct to the lower end of the elbow. Lubricant is introduced by an oil cup 22, and is carried to the cleaner head by the motive agent without passing through the flexible tube.
Patent GB-190714294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Wheels for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MINTON VINCENT HARRY
Filed: 1907-06-21
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 14,294. Minton, V. H., and Wright, A. 0. June 21. Metallic wheels; hubs; spokes.-Tubular compression spokes are fitted normally to the faces b of teeth formed on a hub having two series of teeth set oppositely to one another. The inner end of each spoke is secured by fitting it on a stud, by screwing, or by electric welding. The outer end is formed with an oblique flange m bolted to the rim. The hub may be formed in two parts connected together by transverse bolts.
Patent GB-190715977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus suitable for use in Observing or Photographing Objects Embraced within the Complete Horizon.
Inventor: DENSTON HORACE FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-07-11
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 15,977. Denston, H. F. July 11. Periscopes; camera obscuras.- The apparatus described in Specification No. 10,701, A.D. 1906, is modified by substituting a reflector of spherical, parabolic, or other curvature, other than a cone, for the prism. Fig. 1 shows a parabolic mirror the image produced by which is observed by a telescope e, f. The image may however be projected upon a screen or photographic plate. The appliance is mounted on a ball joint,
Patent GB-190722897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Valve Gear of Steam Pumps.
Filed: 1907-10-17
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 22,897. Storey & Sons, I., and Hallowell, W. Oct. 17. Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps.-In a combined fluid-actuated and mechanical valve-gear, the main steam distributing valve is operated by a hollow rod which is fitted with differential pistons working in cylinders, and with ports adapted to coact with a mechanicallyactuated distributing-valve placed on the back of the hollow rod and adapted to supply steam to it.
Patent GB-190723354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Braiding Machines
Inventor: BARTELS FERDINAND
Filed: 1907-10-22
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 23,354. Bartels, F. Oct. 22. Braiding-machines.-To obtain a braided fabric having at various points on the surface a soutache effect, intercommunicating raceways are arranged in two or three concentric series g<1>, g<2>, g<3>, of which the outermost series g<3> is composed of disks or plates provided with Volkenborn switches x and grouped in threes. The bobbins pass along the paths indicated to and from the extra reversing plates d, d<1> which are situated with two or more groups p of the series g<3> between them. These soutache paths may be arranged and combined in various ways, so as to cross or overlap and divide up the outer races g<2>, g<3> into partial raceways.
Patent GB-190724406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Regulators for Submarines or Torpedoes.
Filed: 1907-11-04
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 24,406. Soc. Schneider et Cie. Nov. 24, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901.] Torpedoes.-In a device for controlling the depth of immersion and the inclination of submarine boats and torpedoes, an hydrostatic piston f in a cylinder e in the hulls c carries a sheath i, which contains an elastic fluid, a spring, or an incompressible material, and in which fits a piston k connected to a beam n, r. The beam has an adjustable balance-weight q, and is fulcrumed at x on a rod adjustably connected to the bracket p. The volume or the pressure of the medium in the sheath i may be adjustable. An elastic membrane d may be provided to make the piston f watertight. A point on the beam n, r is connected with the controlling-mechanism which may be electrical or other. If the depth of immersion increases, the piston f overcomes the balance-weight; or if the submarine &c. is inclined, the action of the balanceweight on the piston varies. The depth or inclination may be changed by (1) displacing the balanceweight, (2) displacing tne fulcrum x, (3) varying the tension of the medium in the cylinder j, and (4) varying the quantity of material in the cylinder j when incompressible, either separately or simultaneously.
Patent GB-190724879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with the Control of Electric Motors.
Inventor: BAYLOR ARMISTEAD KEITH
Filed: 1907-11-09
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 24,879. Baylor, A. K. Nov. 9. Switches.-In a system of motor control in which an electromotive force may be connected across the series field windings as described in Specification No. 21,363, A.D. 1907, the necessary contacts are operated by a pedal which may be combined with or be separate from the ordinary brake pedal. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the brake pedal 10 carries a contact 50, and the pedal boss has projections 16, which work in recesses 17 in collars 18, 19 on the shaft 13. When the pedal is pressed, the contact 50 bridges the contacts 51, 52, and so connects a battery &c. across the series field coils, as shown in Fig. 9, or as described in Specification No. 21,363, A.D. 1907. Further movement of the pedal breaks this circuit, and causes the projections 16 to engage the collars 18, 19, thus actuating the brake operating shaft. The contact 50 may be carried by a separate pedal normally slightly in advance of the brake pedal but so arranged that, when moved back level with the brake pedal, both pedals move together. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the control pedal 30 is pivoted to the brake pedal 32. When the pedal 30 is operated, the battery circuit is closed across the contacts 50, 52, and, on further movement, the pedals move together and break the circuit. The connexions shown in Fig. 9 allow the driver to use the battery 8 for propulsion purposes only in positions III-V of the controller, so that, if of less capacity than the main batteries, the reduced demand on it for working-current causes its charge to last longer. The pedal can also place the battery 8 across the field coils only in positions I-III of the controller.