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Patent GB-190521661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sound Boxes for Phonographs, Telephones, and the like.
Inventor: LEBIEDZINSKI PIOTR
Filed: 1905-10-24
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 21,661. Lebiedzinski, P. Oct. 24. Phonographs; telephones. - The diaphragms of the sound reproducer or recorder of phonographs, telephones, or photo-phonographs are tuned by tension-altering devices so as to render more correctly notes of different pitches ; the adjustments may be performed during the process of reproducing. One method of adjusting the tension is to stretch the diaphragm A radially by the pressure of the screw rim E, acting, if necessary, through the annular rubber tube S. The screw is turned by the lever M, or the rubber tube S is inflated by air &c. to a certain pressure by connexion through a hose. The diaphragm is clamped as usual between the portions 0, B and rests on the inner ring D, and opposed to the circular edge of the screw rim E or the tube S is a soft ring F. Another method consists in straining the needleholder as shown in Fig. 1. The needle-holder G, attached at one end to the centre of the diaphragm, passes through a plate H which has three knifeedges J, L, K in a line, the centre one L being opposed to the other two. The plate H rocks on the outside pair, and the pressure of these against the support is obtained by the screw N and hook T over the third knife-edge L. A flat spring Q parallel with the needle-holder G passes through the plate H and is maintained in a state of strain by the screws R. By adjustment of these screws, the tension of the diaphragm A can be varied to suit the requirements. The diaphragm itself preferably consists of a central portion of inextensible substance such as mica with a border of more elastic substance, Fig. 3. When two diaphragms are simultaneously put into action from a common stylus, the connexions with the holder are at different points as shown at W, W<1>, Fig. 4, the distance from the pivot V being inversely proportioned to the resistance of the vibration to which the diaphragm is specially sensitized.
Patent GB-190524321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Starting and Controlling of Engines for Motor Vehicles.
Filed: 1905-11-24
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 24,321. Morgan, D. W. S., and Bowden's Patents Syndicate, E. M. Nov. 24. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The Bowden mechanism is employed to depress the float or otherwise agitate the carburettor of velocipede and other road-vehicle motors. The inner member c of the mechanism is attached to a bracket a, while the outer member f acts upon a lever h which engages the plunger of the float chamber. At the driver's end, the inner member c is attached to a plate l, Fig. 3, through which the plunger j attached to the outer member passes.
Patent GB-190600468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Doors.
Inventor: BRUETSCH FRANZ
Filed: 1906-01-08
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 468. Br³tsch, F. Jan. 8. Pivoting, methods of.-In doors opening on either side, two bars e engage with a lever f pivoted at g to the door, so that, when one of the bars is raised, the other is forced down. The pivots d, sliding in the brackets a and engaging in the hinges b, are connected by tongues c with the rods e, which are screwed into racks i, and these when raised by quadrants n are held in position by projections k forced into openings l by springs o. The racks are released and the bars forced down by springs h when inclined projections m on the jamb strike the projections k.
Patent GB-190604850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Fuse Carriers.
Filed: 1906-02-27
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 4850. Beckingsale, C., and Reason Manufacturing Co. Feb. 27. Cut-outs.-A fuse-carrier is provided with a zigzag duct in which the fuse wire is placed, and an opening is made for inspection. The carrier 1, Fig. I, is made of porcelain &c., and is provided with a shallow flange 11, Fig. IV. The fuse wire 3 is secured to the terminals 4, 5, after being tightly stretched against the projections 6, 7, 8 in the duct 2. A plate 10 of mica is placed in front of the block 1, so that the whole of the fuse may be seen, and a slot 9 is made above the projection 7. Metallic straps 18, 19 pass round the ends of the block, and are secured by the binding-screws 12,13 of the terminals 4, 5. The metal-covered ends are placed between connecting-tongues 20, 21, 22, 23, Figs. III and V, to insert the fuse in circuit. A sheet of thin paper may be placed over the slot 9, arranged to be destroyed or stained when the fuse blows.
Patent GB-190605520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spark Arresters for Locomotives.
Inventor: INGLIS HIGH
Filed: 1906-03-07
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 5520. Inglis, H., and Liddle, W. March 7. Sparkarresters. -A series of overlapping plates or sheets of wire netting A is fitted in the smoke-box of a locomotive engine to form an inverted cone or pyramid between the top of the blast pipe and the bottom of the chimney. An horizontal baffle-plate may be fitted to the blast pipe.
Patent GB-190609679-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tread for Tyres of Road Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: MARTIN EDWARD
Filed: 1906-04-25
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 9679. Martin, E. April 25. Tyres, non-elastic. -To prevent slipping, metal tyres are formed with recesses a to take up grit &c. from the road.
Patent GB-190612940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for use in Temporary or Loose Leaf Binders.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1906-06-02
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 12,940. Thompson, W. P., [Kalamazoo Loose Leaf Binder Co.]. June 2. Filing papers &c.- Leaves B for use in looseleaf binders are formed with the part B', where they are clamped in the binder, roughened or indented, so that they are more securely held. The indentations are preferably so shaped that they nest with those of adjacent leaves, and serve to hold the leaves securely and in proper alinement. The indentations may be made by passing the leaves between toothed rollers, thus forming a plurality of indentations and projections.
Patent GB-190613019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ship Propulsion Systems.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
Filed: 1906-06-05
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 13,019. Parsons, C. A. June 5. Engines, reciprocating, combined with turbines; exhaust, obtaining power from.-An improvement on the invention described in Specification No. 367, A.D. 1894, [Abridgment Class Rotary engines &c.], consists in using the exhaust from marine reciprocating engines to drive turbines, the shafts of which are connected by electric, worm, chain, or helical gearing to the shafts of the reciprocating engines. The exhaust from the engine a, Fig. 2, drives the turbine c, which helps to turn the shaft b by means of the high-speed dynamo f and lowspeed motor h. The worm-wheel k, Fig. 4, is loose on the main shaft and is connected thereto by an hydraulic or other clutch m. The turbine may be divided into two or more parts each driving a worm. The strap t of the chain-wheel r, Figs. 6, 7, and 8, is connected to the body of the wheel s by springs z held between the lugs w, x. The springs may be replaced by compressed air or hydraulic means. Dash-pots may be fitted to the spring-driving arrangements. The pinions of the multiple helical gearing, Fig. 10, may be driven through springs. Modifications of this arrangement are described wherein two turbines in series or parallel are used. In the gearing shown in Fig. 14, an even number of wheels 13 are used, to avoid thrust. The pinions may be mounted on feathers and their endways movement controlled by springs. The pinions may be cut from disks of suitable material separated by washers and held between suitable plates. The disks may be inclined and shaped to give flexibility. The resilient gearwheels may be constructed as shown in Fig. 13. The sleeve 10 is provided with a helical groove 12. The transmission gear may be placed at one or more of the nodal points of the propeller shaft. The above arrangements. maybe applied to vessels, having more than one screw.
Patent GB-190614834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Press-boxes for use in or with Presses for Baling, Bundling or Compressing Scrap-metal or other Loose or Compressible Materials and in Lids or Covers for use with such Press-boxes.
Inventor: SHAW PETER
Filed: 1906-06-30
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 14,834. Shaw, P. June 30. Baling-presses.-In a press for baling, bundling, or compressing scrap metal &c., the cover a of the press-box b has a projection f and a recess d, which are adapted to engage with a corresponding recess g and a projection c, when the cover is moved to close the press-box. The cover may slide on guides t supported by brackets r, and may be operated by one or two screws m turned by handles v. The meeting surfaces j, l and k, i may be slightly inclined or curved, to facilitate the removal of the cover. The cover a may swing about an axis, or may be guided in a curved path by rails.
Patent GB-190615418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Tanning of Hides.
Inventor: BOCCIARDO EMILIO
Filed: 1906-07-06
Granted: 1907-07-06
Abstract: 15,418. Bocciardo, E., Bocciardo, S., Bocciardo, E., Odera, A., and Spinola, U., [trading as Bccciardo, S., (Firm of)]. July 6, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Hides and skins, raw, treating.-In the manufacture of leather, the hides, after treatment in lime by the usual methods, are immersed in a solution of one or more neutral non-tanning salts and a non-tanning acid, or in separate baths one containing the acid and the other the salts. Such a solution is formed by mixing sodium chloride, sodium sulphate, and hydrochloric acid. The hides are then immersed in a bath which may be contained in a rotating drum, this bath containing tannin, sodium chloride, sodium sulphate, and hydrochloric acid. After this treatment, the skins are pressed to eliminate the excess of liquid and then repeatedly washed in water to get rid of all the acid and salts. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 states also that the skins, after beiug immersed in the first bath, are successively immersed in three baths, the first containing tannin, sodium chloride, sodium sulphate, and hydrochloric acid, the second tannin and sodium chloride, and the third tannin alone. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190617517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engineers Tents.
Filed: 1906-08-03
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 17,517. Dunhill & Co., A., and Owen, J. Aug. 3. Tents.-A weather screen for protecting engineers, electricians, and others when working about man-holes of cable conduits, sewers, &c., is constructed of canvas on arched frames A, D, E, F which are pivoted to side plates C and held in an open position by knuckle-jointed stays N, P. The U-shaped base A is formed of flat, angle, or T iron, and the bars D, E, F may be of wood, metal tubing, bamboo, or other material fitted in sockets provided with pivots. The plates C are riveted between flanges of a cross-strut B and the ends of the bar A. When the roof is not required, the frames E, F are folded against the raised frame D. The tent, when folded, is open at the centre so that it can be placed on forked supports of a cart without interfering with the carriage of tools and tackle.
Patent GB-190624801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottles
Inventor: PITT ROBERT
Filed: 1906-11-05
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 24,801. Pitt, R. March 20, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Conjuring-apparatus; puzzles.-A bottle is provided with a number of separate compartments 3, each of which may be caused to register with an outlet 5 by rotating the parts 1, 2 with respect to each other. An index is provided on the outside of the bottle to show which compartment is in communication with the outlet. The bottle may be used to discharge different coloured liquids, or other articles, so as to mystify an audience. In the modification shown in Fig. 3 and adapted for amusement purposes, balls or other articles are placed in a chamber 17 which may be isolated by a disk 15 from the compartment 3<a> and from the outlet 5. The object is to render it difficult for the uninitiated to remove the objects from the chamber 17.
Patent GB-190629581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Presses.
Filed: 1906-12-28
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 29,581. Lake, H. H., [Krupp Akt. - Ges. Grusonwerk, F., and Schneider, P.]. Dec. 28. Fats and fatty oils.-An oil-press comprises two strainers 1,9, the outer one being vertically adjustable on the columns 5 by means of a worm and worm-wheel, in order to vary the size of the lower annular opening formed between it and the tapering fixed one 9, which is provided with a heating- coil 23. The material is fed from the chamber 13 through an opening 16 into a pipe 17, which is provided with baffle-plates 19 for retarding its fall and with revolving scrapers 21 for removing it from the baffle-plates on to revolving distributing- blades 22 contained within a hollow annular piston 12. The piston is actuated by a cross-head 10 attached to two hydraulic pistons ; during its upward movement, it rotates the scraper spindle 20 by a rod and rack 24 and gear-wheels, while during its descent it locks these wheels, thus regulating the admission of material into the press-chamber. Scrapers 35, attached to a revolving-ring 34, break up the issuing spent material in order to facilitate its egress. In a modification, the outer strainer is fixed and the inner strainer is adjustable.
Patent GB-190706410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Drawing Cylinders of Roving-frames, Drawing-frames, Combing-machines and the like.
Inventor: ESCUBOS ALBERT PLANAS
Filed: 1907-03-16
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 6410. Escubos, A. P. March 16. Rollers, clearers for. The drawing- rollers A, B of drawing, slubbing, roving, and like frames, combing- machines, &c. are cleared by means o f fixed concave brushes A<1>, B', beyond which are arranged rotary brushes A<2>, B' driven by contact with the drawing- rollers.' The rubbing-surfaces of the brushes A<1>, B<1> are covered with hair, velvet, or other suitable material, and the waste removed thereby is taken up by the brushes A', B<2> and delivered in the form of a fleece.
Patent GB-190714605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cycle Rim Brakes.
Inventor: SPURGEON ALFRED
Filed: 1907-06-25
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 14,605. Spurgeon, June 25. Brakes.-In rim brakes, the brake shoe D carrying the block C is formed with a tapering slotted lug E, and is attached to the slotted yoke A by this lug entering tapering jaws B. The guide-pegs fixed on the frame of the machine enter the slots in the yoke and in the lugs. For rear-wheel brakes, the lugs and the jaws are inclined to the brake shoe.
Patent GB-190721502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blank Cartridges for Small-arms and Machine Guns.
Inventor: BLANCH HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1907-09-27
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 21,502. Blanch, H. J., and Andrews, C. W. Sept. 27. Cartridges, small-arm and machine-gun.-Dummy cartridges shaped as if bulleted are formed by dishing and folding metal blanks, Figs. 1 and 2, the base being outwardly flanged to take a closing- disk. Means are described for incorporating a primer or cap for blank firing. In one method a cup d, Fig. 8, which, according to the Provisional Specification, may be split, is capped and fitted over the flange.
Patent GB-190725329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Adjusting Lubricator Taps or Valves.
Inventor: ATKINSON HENRY GARDINER
Filed: 1907-11-15
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 25,329. Atkinson, H. G., and Oakes, T. G. Nov. 15. Lift valves; regulating discharge from valves.- Lubricator taps or valves are provided with means to obtain an adjustment which can be sensitively realized by the operator, and with means to prevent accidental alteration in such adjustment. For this purpose the valve stem 14, Fig. 1, is provided with a toothed collar 15 enclosed in a cap 16, the teeth being engaged by the projection 21 of a spring clip 20, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, which lies in a groove in the cap with the projection 21 passing through a hole 23 therein. The squared end 14<a> of the spindle is engaged by the operating-collar 17, which is secured to the cap by the turned-over edge 18. In a modification, the spindle passes out through a hole in the top of the cap and is fitted with an operating- handle. Fig. 6 shows a modification in which the cap 16 has longitudinal slits 24 forming spring fingers 18<a>, the top edges of which may be serrated to engage the toothed collar 15.
Patent GB-190727584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sectional Pneumatic Tyres
Inventor: NASH JOHN
Filed: 1907-12-14
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 27,584. Nash, J., and Roper, A. H. Dec. 14. Casings. -In sectional pneumatic 'tyres each inflating-valve casing-carries a plate c<1> by which the edges of the cover are held to the rim.
Patent GB-190728607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loading Bridges
Inventor: REUTER WOLFGANG
Filed: 1907-12-30
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 28,607. Router, W. Dec. 30. Cranes.-A crane or loading-bridge of the kind in which the track c, over which the traveller d carrying the load hook travels, is movable on the bridge a and projects beyond the bridge in one or both of its extreme positions, is arranged so that the movements of the track c are derived from the movements of the traveller d, whereby the employment of one motor only is necessitated. The traveller d is moved by a chain e actuated from a shaft g. The shaft galso actuates a shaftf effecting the traverse of the track c. Means may be provided for throwing the shafts f, g out of engagement when it is required to actuate the traveller d only. The apparatus may be arranged so that when the track c is moved from one of its extreme positions to the other, the traveller d also moves into the corresponding extreme position.
Patent GB-190804360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines for Expansible Fluids of Two or More Pressures.
Filed: 1908-02-26
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 4360. Belliss & Morcom, and Jude, A. Feb. 26. Elastic-fluid tur. bines. -Relates to turbines driven by exhaust or lowpressure steam, and consists in a construction of turbine and valvegear whereby live steam may be simultaneously admitted when the supply of low-pressure steam is insufficient for the work required. The turbine comprises a wheel d, Fig. 2, carrying impulse blades combined with a drum h carrying blades which may be alternatively of the reaction or impulse type. The steam-chest comprises two portions a, b, Figs. 1 and 2, separated by partitions c. Low-pressure steam is admitted to the chest a and, when load conditions require it, high-pressure steam is simultaneously admitted to the chest b. The highpressure steam is expanded down before admission to the turbine blades. At the part of the turbine adjacent to the steam-chest a, one or more rows of stator blades are omitted, but at the part adjacent to the chest b, the stator blades are complete. After passing through the part d of the turbine, the steam mixes and passes through the part h. The admission steam is effected by a system of valves controlled jointly by a low-pressure fluid relay and a speed-governor. The low-pressure steam is admitted by a pipe a' to the steam-chest a by way of a balanced valve a<2>. The high-pressure steam is admitted by a pipe b<1> to the steamchest b by way of a valve b<2>. The valve-rods are hinged to a lever i which is pivoted at i<1> to a rod, the position of which is determined by the pressure of the low-pressure supply acting upon a piston j in opposition to a spring k<3>. The rod i is also connected at i<4> to a speed-governor m. The gear is so set that normally the valve b<2> is closed. An increased load causes the governor to raise the rod i, thereby opening the valve a<2> wider and also opening the valve b<2>. If the low-pressure fluid supply falls below the normal, the piston j ascends under the action of the spring k<3>, thereby opening the valve b<2> and admitting high-pressure steam. If the supply of low-pressure steam is excessive, thereby rendering liable an objectionable back pressure in the pipe a', it can be utilized in both chests a, b by opening a valve n in a by-pass o. The flow of steam from the chest b to the turbine may be regulated by hand-controlled valves p. A flexible connexion between the lever i and the valve-rods is effected by springs k<1>, k<2>.
Patent GB-190804456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Containers for use in Cooking and Straining Peas and the like.
Inventor: FARROW JOSEPH ALGERNON
Filed: 1908-02-27
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 4456. Farrow, J. A., and Farrow, J., [trading alone as Farrow & Co., J.]. Feb. 27. Displaying and storing.-A bag for holding peas is made of a net-like material, preferably lino, so that the peas are visible to purchasers while the bag is closed and can be seen and tested while cooking. It is closed by a draw-string threaded through it near the mouth, and encloses small packages of mint &c. The bag is rolled tightly at the top and secured by a band of cord or vellum paper.
Patent GB-190807929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Wheels of Vehicles, particularly applicable for use with Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: TURQUAND PAUL WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-04-09
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 7929. Turquand, P. W. April 9. Felloes or rims.-To facilitate manipulation of the tyre, a detachable rim 2 is provided with a removable segment 1, to which are secured fishplates 3 adapted to engage dowel pins 6, 7, 8 on the ends of the main part of the rim. One or more of the pins at each end of the rim are threaded to receive screw bolts 9 passing through the felloe 10 and fixed rim 11. The detachable rim may be secured on the wheel as described in Specification No. 7007, A.D. 1908, or by other means. According to the Provisional Specification, in lieu of, or in addition to, the dowel pins and screw bolts, the ends of the rim may be connected by means of a bridge-piece of corresponding section to that of the rim ; or a floating ring may be fitted around the divided rim.