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Patent GB-190322554-A (GB)
Title: A New Motive Power Engine, Operating by the Combined Action of Water and Air.
Inventor: MOURA FRANCISCO JOSE RODRIGUES
Filed: 1903-10-19
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 22,554. Moura, F. J. R. de. Oct. 19. Self-driving motors worked by the combined action of water and air. In the engine described use is made of two vertical pipes G, H, one end of each dipping beneath the surface of water, the other ends being bent and terminating in vessels placed above the surface of the water. A central pipe I also dips below the surface of the water and communicates through branches J, K, with two cylinders A, B, the pistons of which are connected by beams. The cylinders also communicate with the pipes G, H. Valve cylinders are provided, the pistons N, U, of which are worked by a cam driven through bevel gearing and provided with a flywheel. The working of the engine is stated to be as follows :-The pipe I is filled with water from the top c, the cocks e, f, g, h being closed. The cover i is then replaced and the cocks are opened, the fluid only falling to the height of the water barometer. The cock U is then opened, and air flows to the cylinder M, and, as shown in Fig. 1, passes into the cylinder B, above one piston E and below the other F, the water in the space between .being forced through the valve k, to the pipe H. This movement of the pistons E, F causes the pistons C, D to separate, forcing the air to the point b at the top of the tube H through the piston N and tube S. Water at the same time flows from the central pipe to the space between the pistons through the valve m. The cam operates the pistons N, 0, and the air is thus passed to the spaces between the covers and pistons in the cylinder A, which then repeats the action described for the cylinder B. These pistons N, 0 shut off the communication of the atmosphere, and the water which has descended to the receptacles from the narrow part of the tubes during the air communication, immediately rises, carrying with it the bubbles of air from the cylinders.
Patent GB-190406442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Inventor: PETZEL GUSTAV
Filed: 1904-03-16
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 6442. Petzel, G. March 16. Gas and like engines.-The air for scavenging and that for combustion are compressed into two separate reservoirs at equal pressures, which may be the same as, or a little higher than, that of the gas. The invention is described in connection with a double-acting engine in which two pistons divide the cylinder into three combustion chambers. The air and gas are compressed by separate doubleacting pumps, and the air pump has at each end two delivery chambers 25, 26, Fig. 4, supplying respectively the two sets of reservoirs 27, 28 and 29, 30 in the bed-plate. The gas is stored in the reservoirs 31, 32. Governing is effected by opening the air valves before the gas valves, and this is also done when the air pressure is higher than the gas pressure.
Patent GB-190410625-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in and relating to Spindles for Cycles, Tricycles and other Velocipedes.
Inventor: LAXTON LAVINIA
Filed: 1904-05-09
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 10,625. Laxton, L. May 9. Cranks.-To enable the rider of a motor or other bicycle, tricycle, &c. to have both his feet in the same position during free-wheeling, the cranks are so mounted that either may be turned relatively to the other through two right angles. The cranks are carried by a two-part spindle a, a', adapted to turn on a projection c on one part, or on a separate bar placed in holes in the two parts. Stops d, d' limit the relative displacement. To return the crank to normal position, a spring h, secured to the part a', has a hook h<1> that engages an arm f on the other part, so that the spring thus tensioned by the displacement returns the crank to pedalling position. The parts of the spindle may be kept together by ball or other bearings.
Patent GB-190410757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Antiseptic Feeding Bottles.
Inventor: TINLING CHARLES WIDDRINGTON
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 10,757. Tinling, C. W. May 10. Feeding - bottles. - To facilitate cleaning &c., a feeding-bottle is made in two separate parts A, B, and the interior of both parts is made smooth and free from protuberances &c. The part A, which has a neck to receive the usual teat, is enlarged at its lower end to form a shoulder 9 and a depending flange 2, the flange being adapted to fit into a recess &c, 3 in the enlarged upper end of the part B. Beneath the shoulder 4 at the bottom of the recess 3, the enlargement of the part B is screw-threaded to receive the screw collar 7, by which the parts A, B are secured together, the collar having an inturned flange 8 to bear on the shoulder 9. A packing- washer 5 is placed between the flange 2 and the shoulder 4, to form a tight joint. The part B is formed with a projecting bead 10 to protect the hand from possible injury by the screw threads. The bottle may be graduated.
Patent GB-190413777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Insulating Pipes.
Inventor: HAEFELY EMIL
Filed: 1904-06-17
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 13,777. Haefely, E. June 17. Paper pipes; pipes of fibrous materials.-Relates to the manufacture of insulating-pipes for electric and other purposes. Paper or other fibrous material drawn from a supply roller over the heated table i, on which it is coated with varnish, is wound once round the mandrel n. The mandrel is then placed in the topmost recess b‹ of a hollow rotary drum, which is approximately of the length of the pipe to be produced and is heated by steam, electricity, or a gas pipe d provided with short downward branches having lateral burner openiugs, air being supplied and discharged by passages c. The pressure roll f is next lowered, and insulating-material, such as mica plates, is introduced on the right between the coated side of the paper and the mandrel, and the mandrel is rotated until the desired thickness of pipe is obtained. A helical spring prevents too great pressure from the roll f, the pressing-ribs of which project unequally and have slightly-chamfered edges. Fig. 3 shows a modified construction of drum.
Patent GB-190416913-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Wrench.
Inventor: BODE PAUL
Filed: 1904-08-02
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 16,913. Bode, P. Aug. 2. Spanners. - The notched shank e of a spanner is forced out of the hollow handle part a by a spring f, but may be locked by a pawl i provided with a spring k and a thumb - button g. The sizes of the jaw openings may be stamped on the shank, and, in a double-sided spanner, the jaw openings may be slightly different, as shown,
Patent GB-190417654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Front Paper Guides of Typewriting Machines.
Filed: 1904-08-13
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 17,654. W a n d e r e r Fahrradwerke vorm. Winklhofer & Jaenicke Akt.- Ges. Sept. 2, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Type-writers.-In type-writers having a verticallyshitted platen roller x in a travelling paper carriage A, the weight of the paper guides is taken chiefly by the carriage. The paper rest k and lower guide are fixed to the carriage, and the paper passes over rollers l, m to short upper guides f carrying rollers e and fixed to arms d hinged on slides c adjustable on a dovetail or other guide on the frame A. The guides f can therefore follow the vertical motion of the platen, and sufficient pressuie between the rollers e and the platen x is maintained by springs i. Stops h in slots g restrict the amount of motion of the arms d.
Patent GB-190418924-A (GB)
Title: An Improved "Automatic" or Intermittent Flushing Tank for Drains, Sewers and the like.
Inventor: HUBERT ADOLPHE EMILE
Filed: 1904-09-02
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 18,924. Hubert, A. E., and Edwards, W., [trading as Banner Sanitation Co.]. Sept. 2. Water-waste preventers, automatic. A float d is raised as the tank fills, turning the bell-crank lever f about a pivot h until the end of the lever g is released from engagement with the end of the part o of the crank lever. The lever g is connected to the bell b and a float e and is pivoted at l. The upthrust on the float, therefore, raises the bell, and a flush is delivered. This arrangement constitutes an improvement on that described in Specification No. 6999, A.D. 1903.
Patent GB-190425475-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Cleaning Windows, and the like.
Inventor: BOURNE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-11-23
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 25,475. Bourne, W. Nov. 23. Windows and the like, cleaning.-A lazy - tongs device is provided with a pad D consisting of a flat plate to which a cloth is attached by means of spring clips E. The outside of the window is cleaned from the inside of the apartment, the space obstructed by the necessary opening of the window being cleaned by fitting above the pad D a similar, but thinner and longer, pad, having clips at its lower end only. This second pad is passed up between the two sashes.
Patent GB-190425777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tyres.
Inventor: THOMAS DAVID CYNRIG
Filed: 1904-11-26
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 25,777. Thomas, D. C. Nov. 26. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The upper and lower faces of the rubber band b are provided with a series of longitudinal and transverse grooves c, d, leaving isolated projections e. The grooves may be cut obliquely so that the projections e are diamond-shaped. Over the band e may be placed a tyre f of rubber, metal, or other substance, or the upper series of projections may be shod with pieces of metal, or only the lower face of the band may be grooved, the curved upper face serving as a tread. In all cases, holes h are provided for the free outlet of the air, so that the projections e may give way freely under pressure.
Patent GB-190504821-A (GB)
Title: Improved Variable Speed Gear for Motor Vehicles Cycles, Machinery and the like.
Inventor: ALLTREE ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-03-08
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 4821. Alltree, A. March 8. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to variable-speed gearing of the type in which an adjustable-throw crank on the engine shaft is connected to ratchetgearing on the driven shaft, and is applicable to motor-vehicles, motor-cycles, &c. The engine shaft A is cranked at B, the crank-pin C being inclined to the shaft. Any number of crank-pins may be arranged along the shaft, which may be forged in one piece but is preferably built up as shown in Fig. 4, each part comprising a crank-pin, a portion of the shaft, and a crank. A collar D with a hole drilled diagonally across its axis slides along the crank-pin, which is either formed square or provided with a feather-key. The periphery of the collar D is parallel to the shaft A, and forms a bearing for one end of a connecting-rod E, which gives an oscillating motion to one of the members of a one-way clutch G of any suitable type. In the form shown, this consists of an inner member carrying ratchet teeth and an outer member carrying pawls. The speed is varied by moving the connecting-rods and clutches parallel to the engine shaft, which may be effected by a lever, or by a rack and cable as shown. The cable O passes through the shaft, cranks, and crank-pins and is securely fixed to each of the collars D, the ends of the cable being fastened to collars P, P<1>, which can be slid along the shaft A by the rack S. Suitable guide-pulleys may be arranged at the various bends, and two or more cables may be arranged side by side in the groove. The cable may be replaced by a roller chain. The clutches G, G' are moved along their shaft F by a rack S', the two racks being preferably engaged by two pinions of different size, keyed to the same axis. Fig. 8 shows the gear arranged for cycles. The pedal cranks are fixed directly on the shaft A, or on an auxiliary shaft driving the shaft A through the gearing FF, GG. The clutch shaft F carries a chain-wheel AA which conveys the motion to the driving-wheel. The cable O for changing the gear may pass through the shaft F as shown, or may be fixed to brackets projecting from the clutches G. A spring may be arranged with a tendency to keep the gear high. The mechanism may be arranged in a gear-box, which is fixed by suitable lugs to the bicycle tubes. Fig. 10 shows the gear arranged for motor cycles. The crank-shaft A is driven through suitable gearing at twice the speed of the engine shaft. The clutch shaft F carries a chain-wheel or belt pulley KK for conveying the power to the driving-wheel. Pedal-gear is also provided. A magneto for ignition purposes is driven from the wheel II. The gear-box is secured by lugs to the tubes and chain stays, and the engine casing may be bolted to the gear-box. Specifications No. 14,464, A.D. 1901, and No. 11,422, A.D. 1903, are referred to.
Patent GB-190505598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture of, a Metallic Article which is suitable for containing the "Kits" of Occupants of Hospital, Infirmary and the like Beds.
Inventor: WHITFIELD SAMUEL ILSLEY
Filed: 1905-03-17
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 5598. Whitfield, S. I. March 17. Hand-trucks.-A metal stand for the kits of occupants of hospital and like beds consists of a tray A which is mounted on a framing of split tubes B and surrounded on three sides by a rail b<3>, the whole being mounted on tubular legs and castors for easy stowage under a bed. -The joints in the form shown consist of chill castings. In alternative forms, the joints b<8> are replaced by nuts and studs, and the spaces b<7> under the rails are filled by metal plates.
Patent GB-190506490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Level Indicators for Water and other Liquids especially suitable for Deep Wells.
Filed: 1905-03-27
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 6490. Terry, S. H., and Hayward Bros. & Eckstein. March 27. Liquid levels, indicating.-A liquid-level indicator, particularly for use in connexion with deep wells, is actuated by means of a float through the medium of a specially-arranged system of drums and pulleys. On the axle d are secured three drums, around the largest of which passes the cord b attached to the float a. The cordf connects the drum e with a counterweiaht h or a spring through the reduction pulleys g ; the indicator l, which may be a hand moving around a dial, or a pointer capable of vertical movement along a scale m, is in connexion with the smallest drum on the axle d. To prevent irregular coiling of the cords on their respective drums, the axle d is capable of a longitudinal movement by one end being screw-threaded into one of its bearings ; or the ropes may be guided by levers attached to a nut working on a screw-thread on the shaft, which in this case cannot move through its bearings. All the pulleys are mounted on roller bearings consisting of a number of rollers placed in grooves bored in the bosses. The shaft d is mounted between three rollers q, q, p, as shown in Fig. 4, the roller p being formed with a peripheral groove which works in the screwthread of the shaft. Oil contained in the box n is carried to the bearings by means of the wheel p.
Patent GB-190510653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapour Electric Apparatus.
Inventor: THOMAS PERCY HOLBROOK
Filed: 1905-05-22
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 10,653. Thomas, P. H. May 25,1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Vacuum tubes. - In mercury and like vapour apparatus having fragile containers, the electrode pockets and other parts liable to shock are protected by means of devices obstructing the passage of the mercury. In one form, a glass disk 6, Fig. 1, is attached to the leading-in wire 5 and nearly touches the envelope 2. The disk may alternatively be made in one piece with the envelope and have a small hole at its centre. Fig. 2 shows prongs 6 extending outwards from the glass surrounding the leading-in wire. Sufficient mercury is provided to extend above the obstructions. The pockets for solid electrodes may be similarly protected.
Patent GB-190511400-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and connected with the Triggers of Sporting Guns of Rifles.
Inventor: ROBERTSON JOHN
Filed: 1905-05-31
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 11,400. Robertson, J., [trading as Boss & Co.]. May 31. Drawings to Specification. Firing-appliances generally applicable.-The slot in the trigger plate, through which the trigger blade works, is formed obliquely to instead of parallel to the longitudinal axis of the action, and the trigger is connected to the lower end of the blade at a corresponding angle for the purpose of preventing the pull on the trigger from causing the trigger blade to bind against the side of the slot.
Patent GB-190512659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Locating Buttonholes in Collars.
Inventor: MILLER HENRY CHESTERFIELD
Filed: 1905-06-19
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 12,659. Miller, H. C. June 19. Buttonhole-sewing machines.- Relates to a device for correctly inserting collars in the workclamp of a buttonhole-sewing machine for cutting and sewing the back buttonhole. The collar is held and stretched by two clamps mounted in guides 18, fixed on opposite sides of a buttonhole-sewing machine 5<a>. The clamps are connected together, so that they are always at the same distance from the buttonhole clamp, by cranks 9, 7 and pitman 8. To insert a collar, the clamps are moved towards each other, the collar is gripped at its ends between pins 23 and sockets 20, Figs. 3 and 14, and the clamps are forced outwards until the collar is stretched tight, when the collar is in position for the sewing-machine work-clamp to be closed. The clamps are operated through the mechanism shown in Fig. 3. The lever 42 is pivoted in the frame 41 and moves between the base of the frame and the stop 49. The lever 45 is mounted on the lever 42. A treadle-rod 55 is first forced upwards, and through, rod 54 the pitman 8 is moved so as to bring the clamps towards one another as far as stops 38 will allow. Continued pressure on the treadle overcomes the spring 50 and through the lever 42 moves a crank 13, thereby actuating levers 26 on the tops of the clamps and withdrawing the pins 23 from their sockets 20. The ends of the collar are then inserted, being guided by projections 29, Fig. 14, on sleeves 28 mounted concentric with the pins 23. The collar being thus gripped, the treadle-rod 55 is reversed, the clamps are closed by the spring 33, and the pitman 8 is actuated to move the clamps apart.
Patent GB-190515038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrenches.
Inventor: BUTLER JOHN WALTER
Filed: 1905-07-21
Granted: 1906-08-21
Abstract: 15,038. Butler, J. W., and Brewster, H. C. July 21. Tap wrenches.- An end wrench has a cylindrical head 6 connected to a concentric stem 5 which head has an eccentric circular recess 7. In the inner wall 10 of the recess 7 is a smaller circular recess 11 eccentric to the recess 7. Revolubly disposed within the recess 7 is a hardened disk 12 having an eccentric toothed passage 13 which, by rotating the disk, may be brought into alinement with the recess 11. The teeth 14 are oppositely directed from the point x. A cover plate 15 having an eccentrically-formed boss 17, entering the recess 11 and secured by a single screw 16, keeps the disk in position. This plate has a passage 18 in alinement with, and of equal diameter to, the recess 11. In use, the stud or other cylindrical body to be turned, enters the passages 13, 18 with its end projecting into the recess 11. On the stem being grasped and turned with a suitable implement, one series of the teeth 14 engages with and grips the stud, the other series gripping when the wrench is turned in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-190515771-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Sealing Mail Bags and the like
Inventor: ANSCHAU JOHN
Filed: 1905-08-01
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 15,771. Anschau, J. Aug. 1. Fastenings, seal formail-bags, -specie boxes, &c. Relates to a buckle provided with means for sealing it. The buckle a, of the ordinary hinged-prong type, is provided with a hinged plate b which is adapted to cover the prong and be secured in position by a metal strap e, passing through holea c in the buckle and plate, and then fastened by a hollow metal rivet g, Fig. 10, as shown in Fig. 4. The plate b is adapted to receive a label d, Fig. 6, the two surfaces of which spring outwards as shown so as to keep it securely in position. Or the strap e may itself be provided with a label as shown in Fig. 9.
Patent GB-190525732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Appliances for Slotting Keyways in Holes and the like.
Inventor: SMITH DAVID JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-12-11
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 25,732. Smith. D. J., McHarry, W., and Hamilton, D. Dec. 11. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Tools; tool-holders ; planing.-For cutting keyways or internal teeth, or for squaring holes &c. in pulleys while in a lathe, a tool D, pivoted at E in a block A, is used. The tool is projected and locked by screws H, G mounted in a bridge-piece F or in the block A. The pin B engages the slide-rest while the block is being advanced by means of the tailstock centre, which takes into the recess C. The apparatus may form an attachment or a separate appliance. Bushings may be used to adapt the tool for use in holes of various sizes or shapes.
Patent GB-190602149-A (GB)
Title: Process of Manufacturing Printing Blocks
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1906-01-27
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 2149. Evans, W. E., [Graaff & Co., W.]. Jan. 27. Photo-mechanical printing.-In the preparation of printing blocks and surfaces for photo - mechanical printing, prints are employed having white lines on a brown background, as for instance sepia prints, which are obtained by using sensitizing- mixtures of silver nitrate, iron and ammonium citrate, and tartaric acid. The prints are copied directly on to the sensitized printing-plate.
Patent GB-190602800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas-engines
Inventor: SCHARENBERG OTTO
Filed: 1906-02-05
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 2800. Scharenberg, O. Feb. 5. Gas engines of the oscillating-vane type have. a piston which drives a fly-wheel by means of two links and a double crank. The engine works an. air and gas compressor of the same type. Fig. 1 shows the engine in cross-section and Fig. 2 shows the arrangement for driving the fly-wheel, the beam 15 being secured to the piston 2. Air inlets 4 and gas inlets 5 are provided, and also exhaust ports 11. The piston is hollow to permit of internal water cooling. The compressor, which is carried on the main shaft 1, is shown in section in Fig. 5. One side of the piston. pumps air through the port 41 to the air reservoir, and the other side pumps gas to the gas reservoir, the details of the pump valves not being shown. The pistons are packed as shown.
Patent GB-190606212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combination Tools.
Inventor: BOWMAN ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1906-03-14
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 6212. Bowman, R. H. July 31, 1905, [date appdied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Squares.-A combined hatchet, scale, nail extractor, prising - tool, a n d try-square comprises ahead a provided with a. driving-face c,a cutting edge d, a nailextracting notch j, and a straight-edge e having scale marka i and forming with a flange f a try-square. The flange f has a nail-withdrawing claw h and a sharpened edge g, which provides a ready means for prising apart pieces of lumber or the like.