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Patent GB-190415384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Memorandum and like Appliances for use in connection with Telephones and for other purposes.
Inventor: GAMBLE JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-07-09
Granted: 1905-07-08
Abstract: 15,384. Gamble, J. A. July 9. Telephones.-Relates to memorandum and duplicating appliances for use in connection with telephones, being an improvement on the invention described in Specification No. 24,055, A.D. 1903. According to that Specification, a strip A of paper is wound over two drums B, C passed over a plain board forming a bard surface for writing on. These drums are now provided with ratchet-wheels and pawls and are normally prevented from moving longitudinally by a laterally-moving plate provided with slots engaging with grooves on the axles. On sliding this plate to one side, the drums can be drawn out and refilled. The drum C is locked in one direction by its ratchet-wheel M and pawl L, while on the other end of the drum B a similar ratchet-wheel and pawl locks the drum in the other direction, preventing any movement of the paper. By means of the lever 3 and the cam 4, either pawl may be disengaged and the drums rotated in either direction. For duplicating purposes, an additional "window" e<2> through which the paper is exposed is provided, and beneath the paper A passes the carbon paper X from the roll Y and the "copy" paper A<1> from the roll W. The axis w of this roll is held in two slots by springs so as to be readily removed and refilled. The knife-edge 2 is provided on the edge of the lid.
Patent GB-190415482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Labelling and Sealing of Bottles.
Inventor: WALSH JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1904-07-12
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 15,482. Walsh, J. E. July 12. Bottles; capsuling and sealing bottles. -To prevent the fraudulent re-use of labels, stamps, trade marks, seals, &c., a piece A of string, tape, wire, &c, is passed under the label C, and preferably attached to the cork or stopper B of the bottle by a metal fastener E provided with a hole for the corkscrew, or by other means, so that the label is destroyed when the bottle is opened. The label may be perforated at D.
Patent GB-190418936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: AIREY GEORGE LAMBERT
Filed: 1904-09-02
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 18,936. Airey, G. L., and Airey, H. Sept. 2. Acetylene.-An apparatus for the generation of acetylene by the regulated supply of water to carbide comprises a lever actuated by the gas holder for operating the water-supply valve, means for directing the water to any one chamber or group of chambers, and means for indicating when each chamber is exhausted. The apparatus described comprises a gas holder c, a generating- chamber f, and a tauk a supplied with water from the mains or through a funnel b. The watersupply valve g, which may be of any suitable construction, is operated from the gas holder through the medium of a rod h<1> and bent lever g<1>, connected to the rod by a link h provided with antifriction wheels. The bent lever is so arranged because the opening of the valve is thereby more rapidly effected than would be the case with a straight lever, while, as soon as the valve is closed, when the bell rises, the further turning of the cock is slower than with a straight lever. The rod h<1> is guided on a rod h<3> by antifriction wheels h<2>. Water tanks, or a single tank i divided into compartments corresponding with the number of generating-chambers, are supplied with water from a nozzle k<1> connected to a rotatable pipe k, and each tank or compartment is connected to the top of a generating-chamber by a pipe j<1> siphoned below the said chamber. The nozzle may be turned over any particular compartment by a lever k<3> supported by a strap l, which may have notches corresponding to the respective compartments. A float suitably guided by a rod works in each compartment i, and is connected to suitable indicating- means such as a pointer, or is preferably provided with an arm n coloured in a distinctive manner or provided with a suitable inscription. When a generating-chamber is exhausted, the water fills it and rises into the corresponding tank i, thereby raising the float, the water finally overflowing to the next compartment. A catch on the arm n engages an arm n<1> projecting from the nozzle k<1>, and the float is thereby retained in the raised position till the attendant moves the nozzle to the next compartment and runs off the water from the exhausted chamber. The gas generated passes to the gas holder or a washing-tank through pipes f<1>.
Patent GB-190429537-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Stretching Fence and other Wires.
Inventor: TURNBULL MARK
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 29,537. Turnbull, M. May 7, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Wire strainers.-A bar a has a hook c, engaging the straining-post A, and also a nut b, through which passes a screw d connected by a swivel f to the wire holder e. The latter has clamping-jaws h to secure the wire B, while the screw d is turned by a handle g, which may be at either end.
Patent GB-190500049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Horse Collars
Inventor: AHRENDT JOHANNES
Filed: 1905-01-02
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 49. Ahrendt, J. Jan. 2. Collars, neck; fastening. - The collar can be adjusted in length and breadth by means of jointed hametubes embedded in the padding f. The bolts l, m, jointed to a bow a, can be secured in different positions in the Mannesmann tubes b, c to vary the length of the collar, the padding f and leather cover g being divided at C D to permit of this adjustment. The tubes b, c are jointed to pieces d, t, which slide one within the other to allow of the variation of the breadth of the collar, which is divided at the bottom. The pieces d, t can be locked in position by a pin r passing through holes p, s therein. The pin is mounted on one of the straps e, which can be fastened by a buckle z.
Patent GB-190502985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sound Reproducing Instruments.
Inventor: CONZE ALBERT
Filed: 1905-02-13
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 2985. Conze, A. Feb. 13. Phonographs &c. -A sound regulator for soundreproducing machines comprises an adjustable damping device mounted on a stand separated from the sound trumpet. The damper is preferably spherical or oval and of material such as cork or leather. The method of adjusting the position of the damper in the trumpet is shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190504102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Tramways with Conduit Current Supply.
Inventor: CONNETT ALBERT NEUMANN
Filed: 1905-02-27
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 4102. Connett, A. N. Feb. 27. Electric tramways.-In a slot-conduit tramway system, wherein a single track communicates with double or branched track sections, an arrangement of conduits, slots, and points is employed such that, if the single line be subsequently doubled, a large portion of the single-line conduit or conduits can serve without alteration for the double line. The conduits, for this purpose, are disposed beneath the groove of one rail of the wheel track, and are directed into this position at the single-track sections if central conduits are employed, the ploughs on the cars being capable of transverse movement. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement where the single line runs at or near the centre of the roadway, and where, if the line be doubled, as shown by the dotted lines, the two tracks will be at either side of the old track. In this arrangement, the conduits do not cross one another, this latter configuration being, however, described in the Specification. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement in which the single line lies at the side of the roadway, a common conduit being employed. In a modification of the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, there are conduits below both track rails. In these two latter forms, it is not possible to construct both conduits permanently where the line is to be doubled subsequently.
Patent GB-190510231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Workmen's Time Recorders, and Similar Machines.
Inventor: DUNCAN JOHN
Filed: 1905-05-16
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 10,231. Buncan, J. May 16. T i m e - checking apparatus for workmen. A card machine in which the record is made by the turning of a handle, in which no record is possible unless the card is properly placed in the machine slot, in which the card platform can be ad-- justed if the clock runs down, and in which tampering with the mechanism through the operating-handle is prevented, is shown in sectional elevations in Figs. 1 and 2. The driving - clock, the type-wheels and the method of driving them, and the inking-arrangements are ordinary. If the card 1 is not in its proper position in the receiver 3, the anvil 6 instead of the card takes the blow of the printing- hammer 31. This is effected through the bent lever 5, mounted on the card platform 4 being allowed to move too far, past the lower edge of the card, so raising the anvil 6 into position to receive the hammer blow. The transmission mechanism between the card platform and the anvil comprises a crank 18 on the spindle 15, forming the pivot of the lever 5, and a rod 20, and cranks 21. The card receiver 3 has free horizontal movement by means of a slide on the guide-rods 8. The card platform 4 is guided vertically on the rods 12, and is raised at definite intervals by mechanism controlled by the clock. A projecting piece on the platform 4 rests on the upper edge of a lifting-frame 52, which . is raised by the chain 56 secured to the pulley 59. This pulley runs loose on the spindle 60, and is driven by the disk 61. The spindle 60 is operated once in twelve hours ; and every half revolution of a two-toothed wheel 72 passes one of fourteen slots in the wheel 70 and rotates the chain-pulley 59 through one-fourteenth of a revolution. To raise the platform 4 by hand, the spindle 81 is brought through the clock face. To indicate which card row is opposite the type-wheels, a circular dayindicator 82 is provided. The top of the card
Patent GB-190512510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing Instruments for use in Producing Symmetrical Designs.
Inventor: PORCHET JEAN BAPTISTE FELIX JU
Filed: 1905-06-16
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 12,510. Porchet, J. B. F. J. June 16, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Curves, figures, &c., plotting. - Symmetrical designs are produced by tracing on a piece of paper the outline of a templet when adjusted to various positions. Fig. 1 shows in plan and Fig. 2 in section a designing-instrument carrying a templet D having a slotted end adjustably clamped between two carriers E, F. These carriers are connected together by screws V and are adapted to be rotated in an aperture in a plate B secured to a main plate A. The carriers may be held temporarily in the desired positions by the engagement with holes N of a double pin L on a spring link R pivoted to a forked piece I clamped between the carriers E, F. Fig. 4 shows a rotary templet P, to which is clamped an arm R<1> carrying a shaped flexible wire S for use in producing designs on large sheets of paper. Fig. 3 shows a movable pivot T which can be fixed to a sheet of paper by a needle or a pin and made to engage holes U in the plate B when a plate A is not used. The designs may be varied by giving the templet a sliding or eccentric movement, and a movable stop Q may be used to limit the extent of the outline to be reproduced.
Patent GB-190513528-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for the Conversion of Monies, Weights or Measures from one Currency or Denomination into that of another.
Inventor: WILSON JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 13,528. Wilson, J. July 1. Calculating-apparatus.-Circular cards for converting measures, money values, or weights in one system into their equivalents in another system are of successively greater diameter, have markings along their peripheries, and are centrally pivoted so as to display the markings. Each set of cards deals with a particular case of conversion and each card is marked at equal angular intervals with the nine consecutive values in one system ; thus the highest disk may be for units, the next for tens, and so on, the hundreds' disk for example bearing the numbers 100, 200, 300, ... 900. To the right of each of these values is placed the equivalent value in the other system, and when the cards are so rotated that the items of the first system summed along some radial line make up a required value, the equivalent in the second system can be obtained by adding the numbers immediately on the right. The numbers in the different systems may be marked in contrasting colours.
Patent GB-190519129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sparking Plugs for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LINDLEY RICHARD HENRY NOEL
Filed: 1905-09-21
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 19,129. Lindley, R. H. N., and King, J. B. Sept.21. Gas and like engines, igniting in. Means are described for enabling the terminals of a sparking- plug to be brought into contact and rubbed, one against the other, for cleaning purposes. The main parts of the plug are constructed as usual, but one terminal b is in the form of a bar and the other f consists of a notched disk. This disk is mounted on a movable conductor e provided with a knob g by which it can be rotated. The terminals b, f are kept apart in the arrangement shown in Fig. 1 by a spring h, and in that shown in Fig. 3 by a nut i threaded on to the rod e. The nut i bears on the insulator c, and by unscrewing it the terminal f can be made to touch the bar b.
Patent GB-190523484-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Hinges.
Inventor: HEWITT SAMUEL REDPATH
Filed: 1905-11-15
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 23,484. Hewitt, S. R. Nov. 15. Hinges.-The hinge flaps 1 are connected by smaller flaps 4 pivoted about the pin 8, and their outward movement is limited by segmental plates 9 pivoted together at 11. When the hinge is let into the mortise of the door jamb, the arrangement of pivot pins 7, 8 enables the hinge to be out of sight, the plates 9 assuming a vertical position.
Patent GB-190526393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Printing Machines.
Inventor: STURMAN THOMAS MILLER
Filed: 1905-12-18
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 26,393. Sturman, T. M. Dec. 18. Folding paper; cutting-apparatus.-Relates to means in connexion with the folding-apparatus of printing-machines for trimming the edges of the folded product. A circular saw a is mounted in adjustable brackets c below the table d for the second fold, and co-operates with a roller e mounted in adjustable arms f. The roller e is provided with a groove g to receive the saw, or the groove is in a separate boss. The saw may be replaced by a circular knife, in which case the roller e is provided with a knife-edge. The saw is shown as driven from a pulley or flange i on. the spindle of one of the rollers for the third fold.
Patent GB-190606655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Racking Off Beer and other Liquids.
Inventor: BLAKE HERBERT
Filed: 1906-03-20
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 6655. Blake, H. March 20. Beer &c., drawing-off.-Relates to drawing off beer &c. from racking-backs, settling-backs, &c. The outlet pipe f is connected through the side of the vessel with a longitudinal pipe to which is pivotally attached a drawoff pipe b supported at its open end by a float h. A tray j connected by stays i to the float prevents sediment from entering the pipe. The mouth of the pipe is covered by a perforated sleeve k to prevent scum from entering the pipe. The use of the appliance for drawing off cider and vinegar is mentioned in the Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-190606918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Tiles, Slabs, and the like of a Composition comprising Fibrous Material and an Hydraulic Binding-agent.
Inventor: POPP LUDWIG
Filed: 1906-03-22
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 6918. Popp, L., and Weisheit, G. March 22. Slabs; tiles.-In the manufacture of tiles, slabs, &c. from asbestos pulp, or similar fibrous material, and hydraulic cement or binding-substances on cardboard machines, the cement is sprinkled or fed uniformly into the supply vat in a continuous manner and mixed with the pulp, and the mixture is brought at once from the perforated drum to the felt band and removing roll, so that the whole binding force or setting quality of the cement is utilized. The sheet is afterwards cut into slabs &c. which are pressed and dried.
Patent GB-190607248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternating Current Electric Motors.
Inventor: FRANKLIN WILLIAM SUDDARDS
Filed: 1906-03-26
Granted: 1907-05-25
Abstract: 7248. Franklin, W. S., and Seyfert, S. S. March 26. Armatures; commutators; field magnets; sparking, preventing.-Alternating-current commutator motors are provided with an external armature and an internal and preferably rotating field magnet for the purpose of producing a strong armature field and a comparatively weak main field. The power factor is thereby greatly improved, and, to prevent sparking, the armature conductors are connected to the commutator segments through chocking-coils. In Figs. 3 and 4, the armature core 1 is formed with slots i<2> which radiate outwards so that the depth of the slots and thus the armature ampere-turns may be increased indefinitely without cutting off the teeth. The rotating field magnet N having diverging poles is provided with exciting-coils P and also with bars Q which by means of connexions R form compensating windings for counteracting the armature inductance. Current is supplied to the motor through brushes S bearing upon collecting- rings T which are four in number in the case of a repulsion motor and two in the case of a series motor. Some of the collecting-rings communicate with brush-holders W which rotate with the field magnet and carry brushes X bearing upon an internal commutator Y. The commutator bars are connected to the armature conductors L through choking-coils wound round an iron core V. In Fig. 5, the choking-coils D, E, &c. ara arranged in pairs so that when an alternating current flows upwards or downwards in both coils of a pair, their magnetizing actions will be equal and opposite. No impedance will therefore be offered to the passage of the main current. If, however, current tries to flow up one coil and down the other, as in the case of the short-circuit current, the magnetizing actions of the two coils will be in the same direction and a heavy impedance will be opposed to the current. The choking- coils are preferably made of high ohmic resistance, and may be of copper strap insulated with asbestos. The core V may consist of a laminated ring with openings punched therein for receiving the choking-coils. This arrangement may be applied to an ordinary commutator.
Patent GB-190609196-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Mechanism for Controlling the Action of Printing or other Machines Operating on Sheets.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1906-04-18
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 9196. Haddan, R., [Cross Paper Feeder Co.]. April 18. Feeding sheets.-Relates to means for automatically stopping or tripping printing or other sheet - fed machines when a sheet is not correctly fed to the gauges. The sheet is fed by hand or by automatic means over a support B at the front of the feedboard B<1>, between a vertically reciprocating plate D<5> and a pivoted guide D<6>, to gauges A<1>, when it is taken by grippers on the cylinder A. The plate D<5> is formed with a forked end as shown in Fig. 4, and is carried by a rock-shaft. Connected by a stud D<7> and nut D<8> to the pivoted guide D<6>, which has a forked extremity similar to that of the plate D<5>, is a finger D<3> the end of which is turned down and adapted to pass through the recesses in the plate D<5> and guide D<6> when no sheet is between. The finger D<3> is secured adjustably by screws d to a lever D', pivoted to a bracket D' which is mounted on a sleeve C<1> on a transverse shaft C<2>. The other end of the lever D' contacts with an adjusting-screw D<10>, and also carries a stop D which engages a groove C<12> in a transverse bar C" carried by arms C<10> integral with collars loosely mounted on the shaft C<2>. Adjacent to one of these collars at one end of the sleeve C<1> is an arm C connected by a link C<3> with the stopping or tripping mechanism, and having formed thereon a toothed segment C<5>, with which a pawl C<4> on an oscillating lever C<6> is adapted to engage. The pawl C<4> is normally kept out of engagement with the segment C<5> by a guard C<61>, formed on the arm C<10>, which engages a pin C<8> in the pawl. As the sheet is fed to the machine the parts are in the positions shown in Fig. 2, the pawl C<4> being held out of engagement with the segment by the weight of the arms C'‹ and bar C". After the sheet has been fed, the shaft D<9> rocks, raising the plate D<5> and causing the edge of the sheet to raise the finger D<3> and disengage the stop D from the groove C<12> in the rod C", so that the pawl C<4> is kept out of engagement with the segment C<5>. If the sheet has not been fed correctly, the stop D remains in engagement with the bar C", so that, when the lever C<6> is rocked, the pawl moves off the guard C<61>, held stationary by the stop D, and. engages the segment C<5> thus rocking the arm C and actuating the tripping-mechanism. Two or more sets of feeding-mechanism may be provided.
Patent GB-190609234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magneto-electric Ignition Apparatus for use in connection with Internal Combustion Motors, Guns and the like.
Inventor: BERGMANN THEODOR
Filed: 1906-04-19
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 9234. Bergmann, T. April 19. Gas and like engines, igniting in. In magneto ignition apparatus, the armature of the magnetoelectric machine 1, which is provided with low and high tension windings, shown respectively by fine and heavy lines, is so constructed that the distance between the side pieces 4 is equal to, or greater than, the width of the pole-pieces 2, 3. The circuit of the primary winding is broken when the electromotive force induced therein is at its maximum, by means of a cam 10 operating a lever 11 which carries one of the contacts of the circuit-breaker 9. To increase the intensity of the spark at the plug, a condenser 16 may be placed in the secondary circuit.
Patent GB-190612916-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Artificial Butter.
Inventor: MUELLER DAWID
Filed: 1906-06-02
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 12,916. M³ller, D. June 2. Butter substitutes.-A neutral fat such as coconut fat, margarine fat, or mafura-tallow, is warmed with whey and the whole kept for some time at 40-50‹ C. Sweet or sour milk or cream or buttermilk and colouring-matter may be added. The fats are then separated and when cool are mixed in a machine. To the mass when set may be added sweet or sour cream, milk whey, or butter-milk or artificial butter-stuffs, when the mixing is continued. The product is treated similarly to natural butter by salting, kneading, and washing.
Patent GB-190617860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Portable and Folding Music Stands.
Inventor: FOSTER TOM
Filed: 1906-08-09
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 17,860. Foster, T. Aug. 9. Music stands.-To reduce the weight, a folding portable music stand is ccnstructed with channelled or corrugated tripod legs, the adjustable desk portion having a corrugated ledge which replaces the usual flat ledge with movable projections. The legs A are made, for example, of the section shown in Fig. 7, the outer edges being tapered from back to front. A telescopic rod, adjustable in the bosses B, D of the tripod, carries the usual hinged folding frame J, each of the horizontal members being made in two halves pivoted to the central member j<4>, which is corrugated at its centre L to increase its strength. The ledge j<8> for holding the music is made in two parts, each provided with one or more horizontal corrugations near the outer edge to retain the music in position.