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Patent GB-190409922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Transmitting Mechanism.
Inventor: PROCTOR WILLIAM HENRY WARDEN
Filed: 1904-04-30
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 9922. Proctor, W. H. W., and Ridley, C. April 30. Turning - g e a r.-T h e motor shaft of a petrol motor is started at a low speed by a dynamo acting through epicyclic gearing. The engine crank shaft A has a sleeve B, the fixed spur pinion C of which has less teeth than the loose pinion D. At the side of the pinion C is a chain sprocket E, the oneway clutch connection E<1> of which only allows it to be driven by the sleeve B when rotated in the direction of the arrow. The chain sprocket E carries studs F, on which are mounted planet pinions G which mesh with the pinions C, D. The extension D' of the pinion D and the brake ring H are locked together by a one-way clutch H<1> when there is any tendency of the parts D, D'to turn in the opposite direction to the above-mentioned arrow. As an alternative construction, the sprocket E may be mounted loosely on the sleeve B, and the planet pinions G mounted on one-way clutch connections G<1> on the studs F. In operation, as the crank shaft A rotates in the direction of the arrow, the chain sprocket and dynamo will be driven at the requisite high speed. When the chain sprocket E is driven by the dynamo, it overruns the sleeve B, and its pinions G tend to turn the pinion D in the direction opposite to the arrow. This is prevented by the clutch H<1>, and the pinion C and crank shaft A are slowly rotated forwards.
Patent GB-190410538-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Generating a Gaseous Medium from Air.
Inventor: ALSOP JAMES NATHANIEL
Filed: 1904-05-07
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 10,538. Alsop, J. N. May 29, A.D. 1933, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Ozone.-Relates to means for subjecting air to an electric discharge, thereby producing in it ozone and nitrogen oxides. The apparatus comprises two pairs of open tubes 9, 10, Fig. 1, connected by tubes 5, 6 to an air pump, which delivers the gases from the tubes 9, 10 to a suitable reservoir &c. The tubes 9, 10 have each two electrodes 11,15, Fig 2. The electrodes 11 are adjustable vertically in the lower ends of the tubes by set-screws. The electrodes 15 are secured by set-screws 18 to tubes 17, which slide loosely in guides 19 on the frame 3 and are secured by set-screws 21 in plates 20 supported by rods 26 connected to perforated pistons 25 which slide in cylinders 24 containing oil. The cylinders 24 are carried by crossheads 22 sliding on guides 23 and connected by links 27 to the ends of a suitably-actuated rocking beam 28. By this arrangement the electrodes in the tubes 9, 10 are alternately brought into contact and then drawn slowly apart. The perforations in the pistons 24 give a yielding connection to prevent breakage, and cause the pistons to settle lower in the cylinders 24 as the electrodes wear away. A constant-potential dynamo 32 is connected by a conductor 34 with one of each pair of electrodes 11. The corresponding electrodes 15 are connected by conductors 35, 37 to the other electrode 11. The other electrodes 15 are connected by a conductor 33 through a coil 36, having a high self-induction, to the dynamo 32. Starting from the position shown in Fig. 1, as the electrodes 15 of the tubes 9 touch, the electrodes in the tube 10 are short-circuited, and the current flowing through the electrodes of the tubes 9 magnetizes the coil 36 strongly. As the electrodes separate, an arc is formed, and is continued by the action of the coil 36 until the electrodes of the tubes 10 touch. A low-potential current is employed. More or less than two tubes of each set 9, 10 may be used, the current passing in series through the tubes of each set.
Patent GB-190415217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rafts and other Flat Bottomed Craft provided with Self Cotained Motive Power
Inventor: LAMBERT M LE COMTE CHARLES ALE
Filed: 1904-07-07
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 15,217. Lambert, Comte C. A. de. July 7. Rafts and flat-bottomed vessels are fitted with a number of prismatic floats 2 beneath the floor 1, arranged with their longitudinal edge at right-angles to the direction of motion. When in motion, the inclined faces 3 of the floats raise the vessel somewhat out of the water, thereby reducing the resistance to propulsion. The foremost float is fitted with an extension 5 of the inclined surface to increase its efficiency. Several sections of the floats are described in the Specification, all of which have an inclined surface 3. Springs may be interposed between the floats and the floor, as shown.
Patent GB-190416135-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means and Method of Coupling and Releasing Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: GRAY ARTHUR JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-07-21
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 16,135. Gray, A. J. July 21. Couplings, non-automatic.-The coupling consists of a link B fixed to the end of the drawbar by a pin as shown in Fig. 1. The hook can be raised or let down for coupling with the draw-hook on an adjacent vehicle by means of the cords or chains c fastened through the spiral spring e to small projections d on the link B. Each cord has a ring g fixed to it which can be passed over a sliding bar h, in order to hold the link B in the raised position. The angle-bracket D is fixed over the draw-hook and prevents the coupling-link from rising clear of the draw-hook when the buffers are forced closer together. By extension of the cords along the vehicle, the coupling or uncoupling may be effected from inside the vehicle.
Patent GB-190418694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stops and Diaphragms for Photographic Lenses.
Inventor: BROWN THEODORE
Filed: 1904-08-30
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 18,694. Brown, T., and Brown, E. O. Aug. 30. Lenses and lens fittings.-Diaphragms with apertures varied in size during the exposure of the plate are produced either by passing variable-sized apertures across the lens opening or by varying the aperture of an iris diaphragm in order to obtain diffusion of focus. Fig. 4 shows an arrangement of a disc V<1> with various circular openings i mounted on a pivot adapted to be rotated by a spring-driven rack and pinion. The rack b is displaced by hand against the spring m and held by the point p of the lever F. Just before exposure, the lever F is moved, and the rack sets the pinion and disc revolving at a high speed during the exposure. The apparatus is either screwed to the camera or clamped to the lens by thumb-screws N. The aperture of an iris diaphragm is varied by moving the operating-member by means of a piston in a cylinder to which is attached a pneumatic bulb, which is compressed and released to vary the size of the aperture. Other forms of openings in a circular disc are described, and the Provisional Specification states that the iris diaphragm may also be driven by an electromotor, clockwork, or other mechanical means.
Patent GB-190425980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: O'BRIEN ELMER GEORGE
Filed: 1904-11-29
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 25,980. O'Brien, E. G. Dec. 22, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Axle-boxes; hubs; lubricating.-A sleeve 10 has internal and external screw - threaded portions 11, 12, 13, 14 which are separated by internal and external smooth portions. Within the sleeve 10 are threaded bearings 15, 16 for the spindle 17 of the axle 18. The bearings are separated by a space which serves as an oil chamber. Discs 20, 21 with extensions are screwed on the sleeve. The inner sides of the discs are formed with recesses to take shoulders 27 on the spokes 26. The discs are connected by bolts 28 which pass through recesses in adjacent portions of the spokes, Fig. 2. The spokes are secured to the felloe 27 by means of tenons 30. The outer face of the felloe is grooved to receive the rib 33 of a tyre 32. The outer face of the tyre may be channelled to support a rubber or other flexible outer tyre 34, or the outer face may be formed plain.
Patent GB-190426992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Sealing of Documents, Envelopes, Newspapers and the like.
Inventor: STERLING FRANK HENRY
Filed: 1904-12-10
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 26,992. Sterling, F. H. Dec. 10. Embossing and stamping; riveting.-Documents, envelopes, newspapers, and the like are sealed or fastened together by means of rivets made of a soft metal such as lead and its alloys, so that the seal or fastening cannot be removed or replaced without detection. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show a rivet constructed of sheet lead, while Fig. 4 shows one formed from shot or lead wire. The rivet, Fig. 1, is first shaped as shown in Fig. 2 and then finally as in Fig. 3. The shank b is in any case made hollow for a portion of its length, so that, by means of a suitable die press or stamp, the shank is expanded into the form shown in Fig. 9, in order to grip the documents &c. When the invention is applied to newspaper punches, presses, &c. of well known make, it may be combined with the folding-machine so that the rivets are formed and arranged automatically. In order that the seal may be removed, a curved row of perforations may enclose the corner, where each seal is preferably placed. Either side of the rivet may be impressed with letters &c., during the stamping operation. When used for ordinary purposes, the rivets may be closed by a die press in which the die and a punch for perforating the documents are attached to a depressible block. Other forms of punches and presses may be used.
Patent GB-190505219-A (GB)
Title: Steam Turbines.
Inventor: DAVEY HENRY
Filed: 1905-03-13
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 5219. Davey, H. March 13. Screw motors.-A whirling-chamber, in which the steam moves with a velocity greater than that of the turbine drum, is combined with a turbine in which the steam moves in the turbine itself and produces rotation by means of impediments or baffles in helical or other passages. Means for reversing, balancing, shortening, and increasing the power of the turbine are described. In Fig. 1, the drum or wheel A is secured to a shaft and contains helical steam passages F. Steam enters by the pipe C and passes the guide-vanes D, in the turbine casing, which direct it into a whirling- chamber E, whence it passes into the passages F to the outlet chambers G. The steam may then pass into another turbine or into a condenser. Two sets of guide-vanes D, D' may be used as shown in Fig. 3. The guide-vanes D<1> prevent the steam in the whirling-chamber from returning. Various forms of baffles are shown in Fig. 5. The passages F may increase in area as they approach the outlet end. In the form of turbine shown in Fig. 7, steam is admitted through expanding nozzles H into cups J, through guide blades K fixed in the casing, and then through other guide-blades L into the whirling-chambers before entering the helical passages. A reversible turbine is shown in Fig. 8 in which, by means of the valves R, R', R", R<111>, the steam may enter either of the end-chambers N, N', pass through the passages F, and exhaust at the other end. Guide-blades 0, 0<1> are fixed in the casing and wheel respectively. A reversing turbine is described having concentric right and left handed helical steam passages and a stop valve for each passage. A method of increasing the power of a turbine consists in providing the wheel with two sets of concentric passages, through which steam passes from opposite ends of the turbine. The turbine may be shortened by admitting steam at one end and allowing it to flow through one set of passages to the other end of the turbine and return to the exhaust through a second concentric set of passages. The steam passages, instead of being helical, may be in planes at right-angles to the turbine axis and have communicating passages as shown in Fig. 17, in which arrangement the steam enters at d, passes around the passage c with its baffles, and then enters the passage c<1> by the communicating passage d<1>.
Patent GB-190505461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pulleys, Belt Drums, Brake Drums and the like.
Inventor: DAWSON HERBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-03-15
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 5461. Dawson, H. W. March 15. Drawings to Specification. Cements.-Relates to cements &c. used in attaching surfaces of cork or equivalent suitable material to pulleys, belt drums, brake drums, friction clutches, &c. The wooden or metal &c. pulley is prepared with a roughened surface, and the cork &c. is affixed thereto by cement, marine glue, &c., depending upon the material of the pulley. For wood, cement made from lime, sodium silicate, and casein is suitable, while for metal a cement may consist of a strong solution of glue to which is added sal ammoniac with twice its weight of powdered iron to about the consistency of mortar ; other glues or cements such as fix wood to iron may also be employed.
Patent GB-190506603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sandpapering Rubbing or Polishing Machines.
Inventor: TYDEN EMIL
Filed: 1905-03-28
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 6603. Tyden, E. March 28. Dust, confining and expelling on generation.-In a machine for sand-papering or polishing wood &c. by belts, the dust is taken away by pipes 57, 57<a> connected to the main and provided with wide mouths 59 which overhang the work just outside the belt. A series of pipes are arranged to extend along the working portion of the belt.
Patent GB-190510324-A (GB)
Title: A New Envelope
Inventor: FELDMANN OSWALD
Filed: 1905-05-17
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 10,324. Feldmann, O., [Faber, W.]. May 17. Envelopes.-An envelope for circulars, and constructed to prevent shifting of the contents into the opening, is shown unfolded in Fig. 1. The main closing-flap a is straight, and is provided with an extension b gummed for fastening on the front, under the stamp. The back e is held by gummed side flaps c, and the flap i is separated by a fold g h, and tapered at h k, to facilitate withdrawal and insertion under the flap a, for inspection or removal of the contents. According to the Provisional Specification, (1) the extension may be as long as the envelope and may be used for advertisements, and (2) the straight flap may be gummed throughout for complete closure and prevention of fraudulent opening.
Patent GB-190521664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Cleaning and Dressing Hides.
Inventor: BAUER CHARLES
Filed: 1905-10-24
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 21,664. Bauer, C., [Maschinenfabrik Moenus Akt.-Ges.]. Oct. 24. Hides and skins, raw and tanned or tawed, treating. -In machines for dressing and cleaning hides, in which a reciprocating tool works the hide radially, the skin is fed over a work-table in a circular path. The skin is placed between spring, controlled clamps d, e with the central portion resting on the right-hand end of the member e when the machine is set in motion, the clamps are brought together by a lift-cam h acting upon a lever w and links i, k, l whereby a lever m and, by means of a connecting-rod n, the lever o are actuated. The closed clamp is then swung on fixed pivots b, c by a lever q and link r, which are actuated from a grooved cam p so that a fresh radial strip is moved into the path a of the tool. When the cam h leaves the bearing-roller of the lever w, the clamp opens, releasing the hide, and is swung back by the cam p. In a modification, the skin is fed by conical rollers f, g, Fig. 3, which may rotate continuously or may be given a step-by-step movement by means of a crank t, pawl-lever u, and ratchet-wheel v.
Patent GB-190522864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rubber Treads, or Tyres, "for Wheels".
Inventor: KILLEN EDWARD BRICE
Filed: 1905-11-08
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 22,864. Killen, E. B. Nov. 8. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-An elastic tyre made from one piece of rubber in a straight mould comprises a rubber base A<2> moulded on its tread surface with a series of hollow studs A<1> which project through holes in an inverted channel-section ring B. The air spaces A<3> in the studs are closed by means of washers C, some or all of which are tapped to receive radial bolts C'. The studs may be arranged in single or multiple tracks, and may have spherical or angular heads.
Patent GB-190525403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Small Arms.
Inventor: ASHTON HAROLD THOMAS
Filed: 1905-12-06
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 25,403. Ashton, H. T., and Speed, J. J. Dec. 6. Breech actions, sliding breech-block; magazines; stocks.-Relates to rifles for firing miniature ammunition. Fig. 1 is a side elevation, Fig. 3 a cross-section through the ammunition trough, and Fig. 6 is an elevation and Fig. 7 an end-view of the bolt. The bolt head A<2> is cut,away at A<3> on its underside so as to correspond with the ammunition trough as shown in section, Fig. 3, the external dimensions of the bolt being maintained large in proportion to the cartridge used. The magazine C, of sheet metal, is formed with inwardly-projecting lips C<1>, which hold the top cartridge from being forced out but allow clearance to the reduced bolt head. The barrel is attached to the stock by the screw G' and the strap G', with which engages a screw on the sling swivel G<3>.
Patent GB-190602155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hangers for Hats.
Inventor: DENNING PATRICK FRANCIS
Filed: 1906-01-27
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 2155. Denning, P. F. Jan. 27. Fastenings. - A device for clamping the rim of a hat, or to which a hat may be pinned, consists of a casing 1, in which is pivoted a bent lever 5, the end 15 of which is held against a cushion 11 by a coiled spring 12 at the pivot. The other end of the lever 5 is formed as a push - button 8, passing through an opening in the casing. The lever 5 is beut out at 16 to receive the edge of the rim and is strengthened by a grooved rib. Hats may also be secured by pins passing through holes 23 in the upper part of the casing and held against the wall by the rounded back of the cushion 11. The cushion 11 and push-button 8 may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190604038-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Frog for Fast Reed Looms.
Inventor: LORD JOHN MARLBOROUGH
Filed: 1906-02-19
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 4038. Lord, J. M., and Law, R. Feb. 19. Loom stop-motions ; frogs.-The frog body A of a fast-reed loom is fitted with a loose frog B, which is arranged to slide vertically, being guided by a mid-feather D and by having a projection within a slot in the body. The pivot pins M', J of small levers M, J rest at the bottom of grooves G, G<1> in the body. When the stop-rod tongue is in the operative position, it depresses the upper part of the lever M, and a projection N on the lever M depresses the end P of the lever J. The end L of the lever J is raised, and acts upon a projection K on the frog B, which is thereby raised to present an increased depth of frog surface to the stop-rod tongue.
Patent GB-190607537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blast Nozzles for Locomotives.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1906-03-28
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 7537. Lake, H. W., [Robinson Co]. March 28. Exhaust - silencers. - A locomotive blast nozzle having an annular outlet is provided with a chamber c in which the exhaust steam can expand before escaping. The area of the outlet is so proportioned to the capacity of the chamber that the e steam passes out in a continuous column. A nozzle of this form also acts as an exhaust-silencer and spark extinguisher. The centre piece c<3> is supported on a V-shaped cross-bar c<2>.
Patent GB-190607871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for the Production of Pure Nitric Acid.
Inventor: PAULING HARRY
Filed: 1906-04-02
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 7871. Pauling, H. April 2. Nitric acid.-In order to produce pure nitric acid, the nitrogenous gases formed by the action of electric discharges on air are mixed while at a minimum temperature of 200‹ C. with water or water vapour. The amount of water or water vapour added is so proportioned that the nitricacid vapours formed have a temperature of about 100‹ C. The vapours are then passed into metallic pipes and cooled, and are then condensed in clay apparatus.
Patent GB-190610466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disinfecting Apparatus.
Inventor: HEMSLEY ALBERT
Filed: 1906-05-04
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 10,466. Hemsley, A. May 4. Flushing - apparatus.-Apparatus for supplying definite but regulatable quantities of disinfectant to cisterns of the kind used in connexion with water closets consists of a chamber a provided with an open pipe b and a valved pipe c. The chamber a, charged with permanganate of potash or other disinfectant, is placed in the cistern e, the top of the pipe b being below and the top of the pipe c above the highest level d of the water. When the cistern is discharged, the floating ball g falls from its seat f and a quantity of disinfectant solution is discharged through the pipe b. The pin i prevents the ball g from falling too far. When the cistern is recharged, water flows down the pipe b until the ball g is lifted to its seatf. The pipe c may be adjustable in the boss h, or the valve seat f may be made adjustable, or a sliding piece of pipe may be used to vary the effective height.of the pipe b.
Patent GB-190610872-A (GB)
Title: A New Game to be Played with Bells.
Inventor: BARKER FLORENCE ANNIE
Filed: 1906-05-09
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 10,872. Barker, F. A. May 9. Game played with bells.-A game is played with a number of bells a, each pivoted in a frame c provided with a clamp g for fixing it to a table. The bells are operated by cords e and levers d, and are caused to strike against hammers f. A counter box, t receive forfeits paid by players who spoil the harmony of a peal or tune, is provided on the frame c.
Patent GB-190612774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to Automatic Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: COLLINGE JOHN
Filed: 1906-06-01
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 12,774. Collinge, J. June 1. Automatic-feed weighers.-Coal or other granular material is conveyed from a hopper a, Fig. 1, to a weighing-receptacle b, Figs. 1 and 2, by a conveyer d operated by worm, skew, or other gearing from a shaft g. On the shaft are fast and loose pulleys driven by a belt which is shifted by a fork controlled by the weight-beam k<1>. The latter is in the form of a frame connected by rods m, m<1>, m<2> and is fulcrumed at k<2>. The receptacle b is supported from knife-edges k<3> by links l which have studs l<2> moving in slots in the receptacle. When the receptacle is loaded, the rod m<2> moves against a plate and operates a shaft i through a rod n<2>, bellcrank n<3>, link n<4> and a pivoted lever i<1>. A weight i<2> is normally supported in a vertical position on the shaft i by means of the lever i<1> and when pulled over acts on a lever o, which works between projections on the belt-fork rod h<1>. To prevent the feed from operating except when the discharge door is shut, a lever q<1> engages the rod m and keeps the weigh-beam in its upper position until a pivoted weighted lever on the lever q<1> is operated by the lever attached to the discharge door. Discharging-devices.-The weighted door b<2> is pivoted at b<3> and is kept shut by catches j, which are coupled by a rod j<2> and which may be operated by a chain p and pivoted lever p<1>. The discharging- means may be made automatic by being connected to a lever p<3> connected to a lever on the shaft i. Indicating - mechanism.-Links r<3>, r<2> operate a counter r from the shaft i.
Patent GB-190619001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Towers and other Apparatus used for the Absorption or Elimination of Chemical Vapours.
Filed: 1906-08-25
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 19,001. Bradford, Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of, Wyld, W., and Shepherd, S. W. Aug. 25. Drawings to Specification. Bricks.-Brickwork supports for use in a gas scrubber or like apparatus are provided with vertical or oblique grooves to receive strips of scrubbing-material.