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Patent GB-190512596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing Instruments for Parallel Ruling and Dividing.
Inventor: ENGLISH THOMAS
Filed: 1905-06-17
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 12,596. English, T. June 17. Section-lining apparatus; squares.-To facilitate the ruling of parallel lines at given distances apart, a semicircular disk b is fixed to a smaller similarlyshaped disk, which works in the circular hole d formed in a set-square a. A back-plate, overlapping the edges of the hole, is fixed to the pivot disk, and a spring f may be arranged to hold the protractor in any desired position. For ruling parallel lines, the edge b<1> is used, while one edge of the square is moved along a ruler. The graduation to which the protractor is set gives the ratio of the distance between the parallel lines to the displacement of the edge of the set-square along the guiding-ruler. The set-square may be graduated in the manner described in Specification No. 26,653, A.D. 1904.. In a modification, the body of the instrument is square, and several sets of graduations may be provided. Various calculations involving the operations of multiplication and division may be performed with the instrument.
Patent GB-190513587-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Starting-switch for Three-phase Electric Motors having a Resistance in Series with the Rotor.
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 13,587. Siemens Bros. & Co., Berry, H., and Toplis, C. M. July 1. Switches for starting three-phase electric motors are constructed so that on starting current is first supplied to the stator, and then resistance in series with the rotor is cut out, and, on stopping, the stator circuit is first opened and then the rotor resistance is re-introduced. As shown, applied to a capstan motor, the switch is protected by a box b fitted with sealing-chambers m for the cables. A plunger operated by the foot or other means moves the toothed sector d on the pin a through the lever e and crank arm e', so as to rotate the pinion f turning freely on the shaft g. The three arms h, which cut in and out the rotor resistance by moving over the insulated contacts i, are fixed to the shaft g, and turning freely on which is a sleeve n supporting three arms n<1> carrying U- shaped strips n<2> to bridge the insulated contacts n<3> for connecting the stator windings to the leads. When the end of the lever e is pressed, the sector d moves to the right, Fig. 2, and, turning the pinion f, rotates the sleeve n through a pawl o<2> on it and switches in the stator circuit. The tail of the pawl o<2> then engages with the pin p, and frees the pinion f. When this has happened, a projection f<2> on the pinion catches a key q carried by the shaft g, and thus the arms h are rotated, as the pinion turns, to cut out the resistance in the rotor circuit. A weight d<1> brings the switch back to the starting position should the pressure be removed from the lever e before the operation of the switch is completed, and on reversing the switch to stop the motor the stator circuit is first opened throngh the pawl o<3> engaging the pinion and turning the sleeve n, the rotor resistance being introduced immediately afterwards by the projection f<2> and key q. A stop pin g<1> prevents over-running, and a dash-pot fitted with a relief valve prevents the lever e from being operated too suddenly. The three spiders carrying the parts of the switch are held together by bolts s, and bolted to lugs in the box supporting the whole switch.
Patent GB-190522009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in School Desks and the like.
Inventor: FISHER FREDERICK HARRISON
Filed: 1905-10-28
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 22,009. Fisher, F. H. Oct. 28. School desks are provided with means for preventing the user's fingers from being pinched between the hinged top and the inkwell board. The top T is rounded at the rear edge with the trunnions on which it turns as centre. The top is prevented from falling down by a catch t<3> and stops s<1> on the frame, but can be lifted clear of the slots s' and turned down, the trunnions working in vertical slots. The inkwell board I is fixed in grooved pieces i, Fig. 5, sliding on guides s<2> on the frame, and is pressed against the rear edge of the top T, which it is cut to fit, by a spring C.
Patent GB-190522154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brackets or Fittings for use in connection with Curtain and Portiere Rods, Blind-rollers and other Analogous Articles
Inventor: WHITFIELD JAMES
Filed: 1905-10-31
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 22,154. Whitfield, J. Oct. 31. Brackets; window blinds. - Brackets or fittings for supporting window and other curtainrods, door portiÞre &c. rods, cornice poles, blind-rollers, pivots, and the like are constructed so as to be capable of being fitted on any surface, either at right-angles or parallel to the axis of the rod or pole. As shown applied in various positions, a carrier plate a is attached by means of pivot pins d to ears b whereby the device may be supported by screws c. The plate a is furnished with an ear a<2> supporting a socket e for carrying the rod f, and, according to the direction in which the ears b are turned with reference to the rest of the fitting, the device may be screwed to the front, sides, or top of the door, window, or other frame as shown in Figs. 1, 3, and 5, respectively.
Patent GB-190525691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Brakes.
Inventor: ARNOLD THOMAS
Filed: 1905-12-11
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 25,691. Arnold, T. Dec. 11. Brakes.-A flexible steel strap D, Fig. 1, mounted on a stud E<1> at its front end, has its rear end bent round the arm C of the brake lever, so that the brake is applied to the wheel E when the arm A of the brake lever falls. In a modification, the short arm of the brake lever acts against a short twoarmed lever, to one end of which the flexible brake strap is attached. In another modification, the loose wood block L, Fig. 2, carried in the extension K<1> operates the non-flexible brake H. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 9086, A.D. 1887, and No. 7399, A.D. 1889, [Abridgment Class Weaving &c.].]
Patent GB-190526334-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Machine for Making Sugar Goods.
Inventor: VOSSKOEHLER ALBERT
Filed: 1905-12-18
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 26,334. Vossk÷hler, A. Dec. 18. Moulding sugar and confectionery.-Starch flour or other material for sugar goods is fed by the worms 10, 7, through the mouth 8 of the funnel 9, into the sieve 5, whence it passes by way of the hopper 12 into the mould 2 on the platform 13. As the mould moves on along the slide way 14, the edge of the hopper strickles the material, a roller 19 smoothes it, and the die-plate 21 of the press 4 finally compresses it. Crank arms 36 attached to pins 35 on disks driven by the pulley 29 reciprocate a shaft 37 below the slideway and intermittently move the moulds 2, which are first arranged in a pile in a receptacle 1, along the slideway. This is effected by rotation of the shaft bringing pieces 40 above the level of the slideway and engaging the moulds as the shaft moves axially. The rotation is produced as follows : The platform 13 is counterbalanced and normally rests with an empty mould above the level of the slideway, but the weight of the material fed in is arranged to depress it, and thus force a stop 44 into the path of a spiral attachment 43 on the shaft. A spring-pressed arm 41 under the other end of the slideway is depressed by the passage of a second spiral attachment when-the shaft is moving to the right, but, on the return movement, it acts as a stop and, turning the shaft, brings the projections 40 to the horizontal again. The shaft has an extended projection 46, which, in one position, forces an arm 47 into an eye 48 and holds the platform 13 steady. This projection 46 acting on a lever 49 at the same time by means of arms 25, 27 brings the press 4 and the feeding-device 3 into or out of operation.
Patent GB-190526698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tire Setting Machines
Inventor: MAYERS HENRY
Filed: 1905-12-21
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 26,698. Mayers, H. Dec. 22, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Building.-A machine for shrinking cold tyres has as its chief feature a pair of oppositely-movable jaws with serrated edges. Two blocks 3, 3<a> slide in a framework, and are actuated to move apart or towards each other by a screwed shaft 9, connected by bevel-gearing with a hand-lever 16 and reversible pawl 17. Each block is formed with a divergent recess the bottom of which is partly covered with two plates 21, bowed towards the centre and provided with toothed edges 23 forming jaws to grip the tyre. Depressions in the blocks hold a free bridge-piece 26, and lateral lugs 24 on the jaws 21 hold the latter true by engaging with the tyre. The wheel is held by bars across the top of the framework, held under lugs 29.
Patent GB-190601470-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Steering Torpedoes and Submarine Boats.
Inventor: STOCKUM ABRAHAM JOHANNES VAN
Filed: 1906-01-19
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 1470. Stockum, A. J. van. Jan. 19. Submarine vessels; trimming.-Relates to automatic depth-keeping gear, described with reference to a torpedo. The pressure of the external water on the left-hand side of the hydrostatic plate e, Fig. 2, at the required depth of immersion is counterbalanced by the pressure on the other side of the plate due to a weighted arm m, pivoted at n to a lever arm c connected at f to the plate. The inclination of the arm m may be varied by the screw q to adjust the pressure on the plate e, and thereby to regulate the depth of immersion. The plate e operates the valve of the servo-motor of the horizontal rudder through the link j. In a modification, a weight h, Fig. 4, mounted to slide in guides f in a frame c pivoted at d, is supported by two arms k connected to the hydrostatic plate e by struts m, the pressure transmitted to the plate by the arms k being regulated by tilting the frame c by means of the screw q and link t.
Patent GB-190602841-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tobacco Pipe.
Inventor: BARRON THOMAS GREY
Filed: 1906-02-06
Granted: 1907-02-06
Abstract: 2841. Barron, T. G. Feb. 6. Tobacco pipes.-To facilitate cleaning, the smoke passage in the stem is formed by a longitudinal unobstructed groove b in conjunction with a covering tube d. Figs. 1 and 3 show alternative constructions.
Patent GB-190604290-A (GB)
Title: Process for Purifying Tallows.
Inventor: HARRIS JOSIAH
Filed: 1906-02-21
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 4290. Harris, J. Feb. 21. Fats.-Tallow is purified by successive treatment with ozone or ozonized air and with an alkaline solution, the resulting soapy mass being removed. The product is dried by blowing air or ozone through it, and is finally treated with an alkaline aluminous earth and filtered in a press. When necessary, an intermediate treatment with lowpressure steam may be applied to complete the deodorization of the tallow. The resulting product is stated to have good keeping qualities. The ozone reacts on the olein constituents of the tallow.
Patent GB-190607372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pedestals for Range Finders.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1906-03-27
Granted: 1907-03-27
Abstract: 7372. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. March 27. Stands.--Pedestals for range - finders are e mounted o n rollers which may be raised and the carriage clamped down upon the base, so that in the one case the instrument is supported on the roller bearings and in the other upon the rigid base. In one construction, the rollers B and side clips d<8>, Fig. 1, are mounted on levers d<7> pivoted about rods d<9> to the carriage A. The levers d<7> are raised and lowered by turning the hand-wheel D through the screw nut d' and lever connexions d<2>, d<4>, d<6>. As the rollers B are raised from the base, the clips d<8> clamp the base and hold the carriage in rigid position. In a modified construction, the levers d<7> are raised by a central screw shaft similar to the shaft d, Figs. 1 and 6, and rotated by bevel-gearing. In another modification, the clips d<8>, Fig. 6, are raised to grip a centre rail c<1>, while the rollers B are raised by a separate lever d<13> by means of eccentric disks and like lever connexions d<13>x, d<14>, d<15>.
Patent GB-190610347-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Applying the Brakes to Waggons of Goods Trains in the Event of any Coupling Breaking.
Inventor: BUCHAN CHARLES BRIGHOUSE
Filed: 1906-05-03
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 10,347. Buchan, C. B. May 3. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Brakes.-For applying the brakes on railway wagons in the event of a coupling breaking, there is provided beneath each vehicle a sliding bar a, which is connected by a light chain c to the corresponding bar of the next vehicle. The usual hand-lever d rests in the hooked outer end of a bent lever f, pivoted at f<1>, the inner end of the lever f engaging beneath a depending projection g on the bara. Should a coupling separate, the bars a are drawn forwards by the pull on the chains c. The forward motion of the bars a releases the inner end of the lever f, which is moved by a spring to free the hand-lever. It also applies the brake through a lever h on the cross-shaft and either a projection on the bar a or a chain i passing over a pulley k, according to the direction of motion of the train. The bar is locked in the forward position by the projection g engaging the lever f. When the handlever d is raised to release the brakes, the lever f is removed from the projection, and the draw-bar is returned to its normal position by springs. With wagons having bottom doors, the bars a are arranged at each side of the wagon. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications Nos. 254 and 1713, A.D. 1858, No. 3096, A.D. 1862, No. 3739, A.D. 1881, No. 2846, A.D. 1882, and No. 788, A.D. 1883.]
Patent GB-190610739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Aeroplanes, for Raising Free, and Captive Flying Machines into the Air.
Inventor: SLY WILLIAM COWELL
Filed: 1906-05-08
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 10,739. Sly, W. C. May 8. Roundabouts.-A rotary aeroplane for raising captive or free aerial machines into the air is formed of a number of inclined vanes A arranged radially on circular frames B, C, to which the cars C are secured. The inner frame G rotates freely on a sleeve E, and is provided with ball or roller bearings H. The sleeve E is adapted to move vertically on a shaft F, and is provided at its upper and lower ends with spring buffers M. The aeroplane is rotated by screw propellers D<1> driven by a suitable motor D, and as it rotates it is raised by the air pressing on the inclined vanes A. The weight of the aeroplane and cars may be partly or wholly balanced by a weight L connected to the upper or lower end of the sleeve E by a cable J; or a winch may be used to assist in raising the apparatus.
Patent GB-190614491-A (GB)
Title: Theatrical Device.
Inventor: NEUBURGER SIGMUND
Filed: 1906-06-25
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 14,491. Neuburger, [known as Lafayette], S. July 1, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Cages.-Relates to means for producing on a stage (1) a lion hunt and capture of a lion in a trap concealed in the jungle, and (2) the pouncing on a woman or person by the lion. In the first part of the performance, a dummy lion 33 is caused to spring through the air and slide down a wire 30 by suddenly jerking a handle 32 at the end of the wire, and a live lion is dropped through a trap-door 24 in a concealed box 23 on top of the cage or trap. The trap-door is supported by projections 28 of a bellcrank lever 26 which is moved by hand when the dummy lion makes its spring. For the second part of the performance, the cage is fitted with a central partition 1 hinged at 2 at the back nf the cage and provided with a gate 3 covered by a false door 5 of sheet iron pivoted centrally. The cage is also provided with an auxiliary concealed cage 22 at the back into which the live lion passes from one compartment, while a man dressed in a lion's skin enters the other compartment and pounces on the woman. The front of the cage containing the woman is then released and turns down about hinges at the lower edge, and the man throws off the lion's skin to reassure the audience. The cage is fitted with a sliding door 15, a swing gate 16 closed by a spring, a gate 17 operated by a handle, and a front gate 14. The cage 22 is concealed by draperies 35 representing the garments of men 36 who appear to be standing at the back looking through the bars of the cage, whereas they are reclining on the cage 22.
Patent GB-190615549-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Mounting or Climbing Trees, Masts and Columns.
Inventor: FRIEDRICH JOSEF
IPC: A01M31/02
Filed: 1906-07-09
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 15,549. Friedrich, J. July 9. Climbing, appliances for aiding.-Relates to apparatus for climbing trees, masts, and columns for the purpose of executing foresters' work, applying telegraphic insulators, ligtning - conductors, &c. without damaging the outer surface of the tree, mast, or column. The apparatus may be adapted to serve as a scaling ladder, a sportsman's shooting stand, or as a tree ladder. Ropes, bands, or belts a, Figs. 4 and 7, which are slung round the tree or mast with intermediate sheet-iron strips k, k<1>, k<2> to protect the surface of the latter, are fixed by tightening-devices and form points of support, for attaching platforms, steps, ladders, or belts. They are used alternately so that while one band or series of bands is loosened, the weight of the climber is carried by a band, or series of bands, made fast at another level. Various tightening-devices are described. The ends of the bands may be connected to blocks c, Fig. 1, sliding on a bar b and connected to scissors-like levers d. When the whole is tightened up, a prop e, which carries the attachments above referred to, is jammed fast. The movement of the levers is limited by a ring f. In a modification, the blocks may be replaced by nuts c<1>, Fig. 3, working on a right and left handed screw b<1> and adjusted by a hand-wheel h; or one end of the band may be fixed to a bracket g, Fig. 4, and 'the other to a winding-drum i mounted in the bracket and operated through worm gearing j by a handwheel h; or both ends of the band may be attached to winding-drums. The strips k, k<1>, k<2> help to retain the bent form of the bands a and prevent them from bulging when wound off the drums. The action of the strips may be aided by a spring l, Fig. 4, and by metal bands n, which are drawn out from fusee boxes m and work with the bands a. In Fig. 7, the apparatus is shown provided with foot-rests p, p<1>, and a safety girdle q. The rest p' may be replaced by a saddle to form a sportsman's seat.. This seat may be arranged to turn round on the support e, and the lower footboard may be made to draw out. When used in connexion with telescopic, or ordinary single ladders, endless bands are connected to the hand-wheels'of the tigntening- devices and to the lower ends of the ladders, so that each device may be tightened before mounting the corresponding ladder. A third tightening-device, carrying a safety girdle, may be used, or, the climber may lash himself to a ladder rung, and folding tread boards may be applied to the ladders to enable him to rest.
Patent GB-190615897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: OGILVIE GLENCAIRN STUART
Filed: 1906-07-13
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 15,897. Ogilvie, G. S. July 13. Spring wheels.-In spring wheels comprising inner and outer rims separated by resilient material, the two members are correlated by links arranged in pairs, each pivoted to one member and to a block in the other member, sliding against buffer springs. Four pairs of links are preferable, and the blocks may be fitted within both rims. The resilient material, such as springs or rubber, is fitted in the space between the outer rim m, Fig. 1. and the inner rim a, which is of channel section fitted with housings each comprising an outer plate e, end plates e<1>, and lateral members e<2> engaged under the fixed parts f. The links d are pivoted to shouldered bolts i in the outer rim, and to inner shouldered bolts h, passing through slots a' in the channel, Fig. 3, and through blocks g fitted with lateral members g<1> and perforated to admit lubricant filling the housing. Buffer springs b rest against the end plates e<1>, and are short of the block g. A smaller spring l may also be interposed between the block and plate.
Patent GB-190617797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Closet Seats.
Inventor: LEADLEY JOHN WRIGHT
Filed: 1906-08-08
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 17,797. Leadley, J. W. Aug. 8. Closet seats.-To prevent the hinge screws from working loose and the warping or splitting of the wood, dowels or pins f, e are inserted in the wood at right-angles to the grain. They are placed close to and parallel to the edges in order to provide a secure hold for the screws.
Patent GB-190619781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compound Reversing Engines
Filed: 1906-09-05
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 19,781. Marks, E. C. R., [Southwark Foundry and Machine Co.]. Sept. 5. Valve gear fur tandem compound engines used in rolling-mills. The link blocks are operated by one gear and may be adjusted independently to vary the cut-off in either the high or low pressure cylinders. The link G, which operates the high and low pressure slide valves through the blocks I, J, is supported on the rocking arms H and is actuated by three eccentrics connected to lugs G', G' by the rods E<1>, F<1>. The reversing-shaft O carries slotted levers N, N<1> which vary the position of the blocks I, J through the levers L', M', L<4>, M<4> and the weighted bell-crank levers L', M<3>. The blocks I, J are independently adjusted by varying the position of the blocks M<4>, M<5> in the levers N, N'. The shaft O is operated by the engine shown in Fig. 4. The engine, Fig. 4, is provided with a plunger P<5> and adjustable stop blocks R, R<1>, which are provided with cocks R<8> and act as dash-pots.
Patent GB-190625944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sockets for Bolts and the like
Inventor: WESCHE HENRY VILGOT
Filed: 1906-11-16
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 25,944. Wesche, H. V. Nov. 16. Screw sockets.-A fastening-device for carpentering &c. consists of a tubular threaded socket e, made from the blank a, shown in Fig. 1, and retained in tubular form by a ring. The split ends c are sharpened, bent as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 5, and twisted to form parts of screwthreads. They are expanded to engage the material o by a bolt k formed with one or more flat sides m. Instead of being made from a blank a, the socket may be formed from tubing or turned out of a solid piece.
Patent GB-190627622-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Prevention of Skidding or Sliding of Motor Traction Vehicles.
Inventor: PARKER WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-12-04
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 27,622. Parker, W. Dec. 4. Sanding tracks.-To prevent side-slip of road vehicles, sand is sprinkled on the wheel tyres and on the road in front of the wheels, while a brush and scraper disposed at the back of the wheels prepare the tyre surface for the grit. A receptacle a, in which the sand is placed, is arranged over each driving-wheel, and has a perforated base c beneath which slides a similar plate d for regulating the flow of sand, operated by rods e, f. The sand falls on to a curved perforated plate g having an extension h so that part falls on to the tyre and part on the road. The brush and scraper k are actuated by a rod m, and are normally kept to their work by a spring n. The rods e, f, m may be actuated by any suitable means from the front or rear of the vehicle. The box a is filled through a door in the body of the vehicle ; to facilitate cleaning the grid, a doorp is provided,