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Patent GB-190424122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to Looms for Weaving Fancy Leno or Cross-woven Fabrics
Filed: 1904-11-08
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 24,122. Haslam & Co., J., and Marshall, C. Nov. 8. Loom reeds; shedding-motions.- In looms for weaving fancy leno fabrics by means of doup healds, the main dents of the reed a are spaced further apart than usual, and between them are fixed doubled dents s b, of which the lower ends are fixed in the bottom rib of the reed, either closely together, or at certain distances apart to admit of one or more plain halfdents c being placed between them. The standard warps 4, 5, 6 are drawn between the dents c and through ordinary calico healds, and the crossing- warps 1, 2, 3 between the dents b and through the doup heald d and ordinary calico healds behind the doups. To form the crossing, the doup and standard healds d, e are raised until the warps 1, 2, 3 touch the top of the dents b, when a lateral motion is given to the warps, by the ordinary action of the doup healds, to cross them over the warps 4, 5, 6. The standard and doup are then depressed, the warps 1, 2, 3 are slackened, and the weft is shot. The re-crossing of the warps 1, 2, 3 is effected by raising them to the top of the dents b, giving them the reverse lateral motion, raising the standard e, and depressing the doup d and the calico heald through which the warps 1, 2, 3 are drawn. The weft is then inserted.
Patent GB-190424182-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hot Air Bathing Device.
Inventor: KUNTZE GERHARD
Filed: 1904-11-08
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 24,182. Kuntze, G. Nov. 8. Baths.-Means are provided in a hot-air bath for distributing the hot air evenly through the apparatus. Air, heated by a lamp c, passes up into the hot-air chamber by a pipe b past a fan a, which it actuates, being thus distributed through the chamber. The latter is provided with a wire-gauze screen x, to retard the ascent of the hot air, with lateral openings d, e fitted with sleeves k, Fig. 7, through which the arms or legs may be introduced, and with a top opening h provided with a kind of coat i, Fig. 5, to envelope the body of the bather.
Patent GB-190426238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ration Packs.
Inventor: DAVIS ALEXANDER MACDONALD
Filed: 1904-12-02
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 26,238. Davis, A. M. Dec. 2. Equipments.- Relates to a ration pac k embodying separate pockets A, B, B', detachably connected together by lacing, and supported by shoulder straps and a belt, to which the pockets are attached by hooks. The pocket A is adapted to contain a mess pan, a receptacle for bacon, and a satchel for oddments, and has a sub-pocket for a towel &c. The mess pan may be used as a bread container, cooking-pan, or, with a cover, as a dutch oven. The cover, when attached to the handle of the combination pick and hatchet K<1>, can be used as a shovel. The pocket B contains a double-ended sugar and coffee receptacle and has room for two emergency rations and a razor. The pocket B' is adapted to receive a canteen and tin cup, curved to conform to the body.
Patent GB-190428249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Photographic Cameras.
Filed: 1904-12-23
Abstract: 28,249. "VÚga" Soc. Anon. de Photographie et d'Optique. Dec. 24, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, A.D. 1901.] Cameras; change-boxes.-In a camera of book form and similar to that described in Specification No. 3366, A.D. 1902, the change.box e, Fig. 2, is pivoted to one of the sides a, and is brought into the position shown for exposure by its own weight. In a modification, the change-box is adapted for flexible films. The uppermost plate i is caught by spring hooks h at the end of the wedge post h<1> of the slide h. After exposure the sides a, bare extended further apart and the magazine dropped to its original position, forcing the exposed plate i to lie along the side b. The sides k frictionally engage the magazine e, and the stop piece k<1> arrests its end projections l when the sides are drawn fully apart. Just before completely closing, the tappets e' on the magazine engage the wedge part h<11> of the slide h, and release the exposed plate, which is taken into the rear of the magazine by spring catches. The spring hook m engaging the rack n obliges the operator to close the camera completely, and, when closed, the end m passes through a notch in the piece n, and slides thereupon when the camera is opened. The magazine is removed through a sliding door a' into a satchel closed by a sliding cover and attached by side clips. In a modified form, Fig. 6, the magazine e is adapted for a film pack w, and the hinged door a' engages the spring seat s to allow the passage of the tabs u, which can be pulled off from the outside of the camera after exposure.
Patent GB-190500165-A (GB)
Title: Piston Tap for Preventing Waste of Water Supplied to Water Closets and other Apparatus.
Inventor: BUCHANAN JOHN GRAY
Filed: 1905-01-03
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 165. Buchanan, J. G., [Price, A. B.]. Jan. 3. Waste-preventing valves.-Relates to a wastepreventing valve for supplying a definite quantity of water at each operation, for use with closets and for other purposes. The valve is constructed, as shown in Fig. 1, with an outer casing 21, having inlet and outlet passages 1, 2, and with an inner plug 17 which is kept in position by a screw 4 pressing against a cross-bar 20 at the bottom of the plug. The plug is divided into two chambers, the lower chamber 5 being fitted with a piston 6, connected by a rod 7 with a valve 9. The valve is capable of being closed upon either of two seats 10, 11, formed at the bottom and top of an inner compartment 12 of the upper chamber. In operation, as the water is passing through the plug, say through the seat 11 to the outlet, the piston is. gradually forced up, and the valve 9 closed on the seat 11, to stop the flow, by means of a stream of water which finds its way through the passage 27 in the casing and through one of the ports 29, 30 into the piston chamber. The time taken for the valve 9 to close is regulated by a screw 26 in the passage 27, and the passage is protected by an asbestos strainer 34. The plug is provided with two inlet ports 13, 14, Fig. 4, arranged at an angle of 120 degrees with each other, and with two outlet ports 15, 16 so that the valve has two operative positions. The water passes through one or other of the seats 10, 11, according to which outlet port in the plug registers with the discharge outlet 2 of the casing. A handle 23 fitted with a cap 19 is provided to operate the plug ; normally, the plug is kept in the intermediate closed position, shown in Fig. 4, by two springs 25, Fig. 3, which press against a tongue 33 fixed to the casing 21 and arranged between the springs.
Patent GB-190502063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bowls, Basins, and like Containers Enlarging in Area from Bottom on Top or Rim.
Inventor: ADAMS THOMAS GEORGE
Filed: 1905-02-02
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 2063. Adams, T. G. Feb. 2. Measures of capacity.-Milk bowls, basins, and like containers have circular grooves or series of indentations formed in their sides to indicate the volume of liquid contained. The grooves &c. may extend only partly round the circumferences of the vessels. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 2158, A.D. 1881, No. 12,516, A.D. 1895, No. 15,593, A.D. 1900, No. .11,692, A.D. 1901, and No. 23,482, A.D. 1902.]
Patent GB-190518443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Acetylene Lamps.
Inventor: CARTER CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-09-12
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 18,443. Carter, C. F., Lowe, H. S., and Allan, T. Sept. 12. Acetylene. - The water receptacle e, Figs. 1 and 2, and the carbide chamber a of an acetylene generator, more particularly for a dan lamp, are provided with central tubes g, b, and the tube g is provided with a chamber n containing sponge or other material for drying the gas. In one arrangement, the water passes from under a false bottom i, Fig. 1, in the receptacle e, through holes h, l in the concentric tubes g, k, and thence through an open-ended tube m, a perforated disk c, and the perforated tube b to the chamber a, the gas generated escaping through the disk c, a pipe o, and the chamber n to the burner. The filling- tube is closed by a screwed cap carrying a safety air-pipe, and the disk c may have a tubular extension d fitting in or over the tube b. In a modification, the false bottom, the tube k, and the pipe o are dispensed with, and a perforated diaphragm v, Fig. 2, is arranged above the disk c.
Patent GB-190525173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Electric Propulsion of Vehicles.
Filed: 1905-12-04
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 25,173. KriÚger, L., and Compagnie Parisienne des Voitures Electriques (ProcÚdÚs KriÚger). May 30, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Distributing.-In electrically-propelled vehicles, in which the output of the generator 1 is maintained practically constant by means of a demagnetizing field winding 6, the series motor 7 is provided with a demagnetizing field winding 9 connected across the brushes of the generator 1, the number of turns in the field windings 8, 9 being so proportioned as to regulate automatically within wide limits the torque of the motor, and at the same time prevent the current from rising to such a value as to damage the armature of the generator 1. To brake the vehicle, the switch 10 is operated, first shortcircuiting the series arrangement of armature 7 and field winding 8, and then gradually cutting out the field winding 8. The field produced by the demagnetizing-winding 9 being opposite to that produced by the series winding 8, the motor begins to turn in the reverse direction when the winding 8 is short-circuited through the switch 14, and the circuit of the armature 7 completed through the contact 13 of the switch 10.
Patent GB-190600999-A (GB)
Title: A Controlling Device for Electric Motors for Driving Sewing Machines, Small ?thes and the like Machinery.
Inventor: MIDGLEY ALBERT HENRY
Filed: 1906-01-13
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 9 9 9. Midgley, A. H., and Reed, B. Jan. 13. Motors, controlling.-A sudden stop is produced by short-circuiting the armature of a direct-current motor for sewing-machines, small lathes, &c., while the field remains excited. The resistance studs f are in series with the field and armature of the motor B, and several extra studs lie opposite a conducting-sector e, which short-circuits the armature through the arm d. In turning on from the position shown, the field is first connected, then the armature short-circuit is broken, and resistance can afterwards be varied.
Patent GB-190615060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Meters of the Electrolytic Type.
Inventor: SCHATTNER ERNEST
Filed: 1906-07-02
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 15,060. Schattner, E. July 2. Quantity meters, electrolytic. The gas given off at one or both electrodes of a voltameter is collected in such a way as to isolate the electrode after a determined consumption of current. The gas is released either automatically or by the employment of a coin or token. In the prepayment meter shown, the bell or jar 21 containing the adjustable electrode 27 is suspended by a toggle or flexible connexion 22 from the rod 23 and coin receptacle 25. An extension of the rod 23 carries the core 12 of a solenoid 10 and is supported by a spring 17. The rod is adapted to slide in guides 14, 24, and is connected to one main by a brush 26. The insertion of a coin completes the circuit of the solenoid 10 by contact with a conducting-strip 18, and thus releases the gas. Modifications are described in which the electro-magnet or the coin itself opens a valve to allow the gas to escape from the bell, which may in this case be fixed ; in other modifications, the movement of the bell due to its changes of buoyancy or to the weight of a coin causes the escape of the gas.
Patent GB-190623077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Wheels Shod with Pneumatic Tyres & the like
Inventor: SOANS CHARLES HERBERT
Filed: 1906-10-18
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 23,077. Soans, C. H., Soans, P. E., and McHarry, W. Oct. 18. Felloes or rims.-The detachable tyre-carrying rim g is secured to the fixed rim c by means of inter-engaging taper brackets h, e and through bolts.
Patent GB-190628361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture of, Brake Shoes.
Inventor: LAMB VAN BUREN
Filed: 1906-12-12
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 28,361. Lamb, Van B. Dec. 12. Brakes.-Partly worn brake shoes are welded on to new shoes by means of any known composition which, on being started, reacts and fuses at a high temperature. The shoes have ridges 1 around their faces to engage recesses 2 on the back of another shoe, and each shoe may have a lug 5 which can be secured in a recess in another shoe to hold the shoes together during the welding process. The welding-composition, e.g. a mixture of aluminium and iron oxide, may be in a pulverulent form, and may be poured down a space 9 between the shoes ; or it may be retained in place by pockets or films of combustible material. Or the composition may consist of a paste ; and granules of iron, solder, or other material may be mixed with it. Fig. 4 shows iron or other granules 10 mixed with the welding-substance 12 in a recess between the shoes 11, and Fig. 5 shows the shoes welded together by this method. In Fig. 6 the contacting faces of the shoes are shown toothed. Fig. 9 shows, in transverse section,channels to take the fusing-composition. Escape vents may be provided for the generated gases.
Patent GB-190628442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Springs.
Inventor: WINKLER FREDERICK GEORGE
Filed: 1906-12-13
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 28,442. Winkler, F. G. Dec. 13. Springs.-Relates to springs composed of leaf members shaped and arranged so that, when subjected to a regularly increasing load, the resistance which they offer varies according to a predetermined plan, instead of increasing merely in an approximate arithmetical progression as in ordinary springs. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement in which sinuously-curved metal springs 33 are connected to a diagonal link-work, the corner 32 of which rests upon a rigid base, while the load is applied at the opposite corner 30. In this case, the resistance offered as the springs straighten out is small at first but increases rapidly as the load is increased. Fig. 2 shows another arrangement by which a similar effect is obtained, the resistance offered by the spring being mainly due to the straightening of the sinuous portion 12, there being very little bending of the lower member 13. The two members are hooked, or pivoted together at the ends, and the variation in form of the parts as the load increases is indicated by dotted lines. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the rapidly increasing resistance offered by the upper member 12 is followed by a more slowly increasing resistance occasioned by the bending of the curved ends 17 of the lower member 13. In another modification, the curves 17 are much larger, so that the bending action occurs much earlier, thereby modifying the rapid progression due to the straightening of the upper member. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the relative strengths of the curves 19, 10 are so predetermined that the bending action of the parts 19 comes into play first, after which there follows the more rapid progression due to the straightening of the curves 10, and finally, a slower progression occasioned by the bending of the part 13. In further modifications, the parts united by the sinuous portions 12 are initially bent or put under tension.
Patent GB-190709126-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lamp Bracket.
Inventor: WARREN SAMUEL
Filed: 1907-04-19
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 9126. Warren, S. April 19. Lamp brackets for motor-cycles and the like. To enable the usual bracket b to support a heavy lamp without bending, a strut c is formed integrally with or is attached to the bracket, and at its lower end either bears against, or s secured by a spring cr other clip e to, the head a of the cycle.
Patent GB-190710587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Flexible Tubes or Pipes.
Inventor: PRESTON GEORGE CLARENCE
Filed: 1907-05-07
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 10,587. Preston, G. C. May 7. Screw unions.-A hose coupling cumprises an externally-screwed metallic tube 6 carrying two collars 9 which are internally enlarged as at 10; an internallythreaded metal bead 8 is inserted into each of the hose pipes and then screwed on to the tube 6 until the hose pipes are received by the collars 9. In modified forms, these collars are joined together, or formed in one with the tube 6, in which case the threads are right and left handed.
Patent GB-190712543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tiles.
Inventor: BRAU OTTO MAX MORITZ DU
Filed: 1907-05-30
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 12,543. Du Brau, O. M. M. May 30. Facing-tiles A, Figs. 2 and 3, are provided with a keying-projection B on the back extending beyond the upper edge of the tile. The edges of the projection B are bevelled in order to facilitate adhesion to the backing, and the edges of the main portion A of the tile are bevelled as shown, so as to enable the tiles to interlock with one another. In the case of a wood or like backing, holes b<1> for fixing-nails are provided. Fig. 6 shows modified forms of the projection B.
Patent GB-190713251-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Combined Flower, Menu, and Serviette Holder.
Inventor: NORRIS NEWMAN ALFRED
Filed: 1907-06-07
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 13,251. Norris, N. A. June 7. Flower -vases; stands for table use. -A stand for table use consists of a support B to which are attached a flower-vase C, menu holders F, and detachable serviette holders I. Flowervases may be substituted for the serviette holders.
Patent GB-190721030-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Magnets for Lifting
Filed: 1907-09-21
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 21,030. Mõrkische Maschinenbauanstalt L. Stuckenholz Akt.-Ges. March 21, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lifting by magnets.-Magnets for lifting iron bars, rails, &c. are provided with sliding polepieces of different lengths, so that one or any number of articles may be selected and raised from a series in close proximity, by lowering the magnet to varying positions. Figs. 1 and 3 show a magnet adapted to raise iron rails. In Fig. 1 the magnet is shown with the longest pole-piece engaging a single rail. while in Fig. 3 it is shown in a lower position with the longer pole-pieces pushed into the casing until every pole-piece engages a rail. In intermediate. positions of the magnet, two, three, or four rails may thus be raised. In some cases, two or more pole-pieces may be of the same length.
Patent GB-190724028-A (GB)
Title: Process for Decarbonising Tungsten Filaments containing Carbon or Carbide.
Filed: 1907-10-30
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 24,028. Wolfram - Lampen Akt. - Ges. Oct. 31, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Incandescent lamps. - Tungsten filaments containing carbon or carbide are decarbonized by heating by current in a thoroughly dried mixture of a reducing-gas, such as hydrogen, and an oxidizing- gas, such as oxygen, air, or a volatile oxygen compound such as nitrous oxide. The gases may be dried by means of calcium chloride, sulphuric acid, or phosphorus pentoxide, and used at a greatly reduced pressure ; a bowl of phosphorus pentoxide may be placed in the treating-vessel. Specifications No. 1535, A.D. 1898, and No. 18,814, A.D. 1905, are referred to.
Patent GB-190727429-A (GB)
Title: A Sickroom Gas Lamp
Inventor: HILL JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1907-12-12
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 27,429. Hill, J. H. Dec. 12. Gas brackets.-A gas burner B, of any type (an inverted incandescent burner being shown), is connected to an ordinary wall fitting A by means of flexible tubing F. This passes through a separate curved tubular swing bracket S, and a countorweight W is provided, so that the light may be swung from side to side and also adjusted as to height. A pneumatic or other switch D with a by-pass may be fitted. The application of the lamp to medical treatment by light rays is mentioned.
Patent GB-190728132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Storage Battery Plates.
Inventor: TATE ALFRED ORD
Filed: 1907-12-20
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 28,132. Tate, A. O. Dec. 20. Secondary batteries.-The anodes a and cathodes c of a bipolar pasted plate are narrow strips of leadantimony alloy with retaining-flanges on their lateral edges and lower ends, on both sides, to hold the active material l. The strips a, c are strung upon conductor bars b, and are separated by porous plates g, say of kaolin. Spacing-blocks i with shoulders k hold the parts in position, and are provided with vent-holes v for gases. The series of strips are held between cushions h of soft rubber &c. and end-pieces d of hard rubber &c. The lateral edges of the anode and cathode strips are scored and then coated with insulating-paint j, such as gutta-percha, so that electrolyte may only reach the electrodes through the edges of the porous plates g. Specification No. 1610, A.D. 1886, is referred to.
Patent GB-190728762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: JUNQUERA BUENAVENTURA
Filed: 1907-12-31
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 28,762. Junquera, B. Feb. 28, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas and explosive-vapour engines, governing, and cooling cylinders of. In two and four stroke cycle internal-combustion engines, in which the air and fuel are admitted by separate valves controlled by the governor, the volume of air and fuel is regulated by expelling either or both during a portion of the compression stroke. As applied to a twostroke-cycle gas-engine, air and gas at atmospheric pressure are admitted to the pump cylinders 2, 3, Fig. 3, through valves c, d on the forward stroke of the engine, while on the return stroke, the governor j, acting on the variable profile and longitudinally movable cams f, h, holds these valves open for a determined time. With the valves closed, compression commences and continues until the motor piston moves forward when the air and gas pass into the cylinder through the non-return valves e, x and admission valve b. The exhaust valve a is opened at the end of the power stroke by a cam g, similar to the camsf, h, a sufficient volume of burnt gas being retained in the cylinder to give a back pressure equal to the compression. The cam-profiles are such that, if a poor mixture is obtained, the volume thereof is large, and vice versa. For working on a two-stroke cycle with carburetted air, only one pump cylinder is used, the requisite amount of carburetted air being first led to the pump through the valve d, Fig. 4, and when this is closed by its cam, air is admitted through a flap valve 12 and cam-controlled valve c. On the return stroke, some of the top layer is ejected, if necessary, through the valve c and flap valve 13, this surplus being returned to the carburettor. The cycle then proceeds as described previously. In both modifications, the motor piston is in advance of the pump piston or pistons, ignition taking place after the whole of the charge has entered the cylinder, and the admission valve b is moved by a plain cam i. In a four-stroke-cycle gas-engine, the air and gas are admitted through the cam-controlled valves, direct to the motor cylinder, the gas being first admitted ; the amount of air to be ejected is controlled on the compression stroke. A similar arrangement is used for a four-stroke-cycle engine working with carburetted air, the surplus air in this case being returned to the carburettor through an arrangement of valves similar to that shown in Fig. 4. A liquid, such as mineral oil &c., with a boiling point above 200‹ C., may be used for cooling.