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Patent GB-190328070-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic Apparatus.
Inventor: RICHMOND ARTHUR PERCY
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 28,070. Richmond, A. P. Dec. 21. Electric and magnetic belts.-Therapeutic apparatus consists of a nest of three or more cylindrical cells A<1>, Fig. 2, provided with a domed cap B to receive wires C leading to concave flesh discs K, Fig. 1, mounted on a belt N which is fastened round the part of the patient to be treated. The cells are partially exhausted, and contain a piece F of bismuth, or diamagnetic alloy containing tin, copper, antimony, and bismuth, suspended by a wire e from a disc E recessed in the top of the cell. The cells are preferably made of a diamagnetic alloy, such as pale brass containing copper, zinc, tin, and lead, or common brass or Muntz metal ; or an alloy containing copper, zinc, tin, or lead may be used. The wires C pass through holes in plugs H screwed into nipples G in the top of the cap B, a knot on the end of each wire preventing it from slipping, and screwed caps J covering the plugs H. The cells are hermetically sealed at each end, and, when in use, are immersed in a hotter or colder medium, as desired.
Patent GB-190404814-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Trouser Stretcher
Inventor: EADES RICHARD GEORGE
Filed: 1904-02-27
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 4814. Eades, R. G., Dickerson, C., and North, A. J. Feb. 27. Trouser stretchers. - Two pieces of wood of V-shaped section A are forced outwardly by two independent springs B, the ends of which are fitted into sockets C in the pieces A so as to be easily removable. For the sake of portability each of the pieces A is made in two portions connected by socket joints D. Handles E are fixed to the pieces above and below the socket joints by means of studs and keyhole slides, and serve to lock the sections of the pieces together.
Patent GB-190406055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Turbines
Filed: 1904-03-11
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 6055. Willans & Robinson, and Sankey, M. H. P. R. March 11. Steam &c. turbines.-The blades c of elastic-fluid turbines have dovetailed tangs or feet which enter, but project from, slots cut in segmental bars e so that when they are inserted in grooves in the turbine drum a, and secured by caulking - strips g, the projecting edges of the tangs are held by the sides of the grooves. The blades d are secured to the casing b by similar means.
Patent GB-190407991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Miniature Rifle Targets.
Inventor: LUARD CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1904-04-06
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 7991. Luard, C. E. April 6. Targets.-Small targets for shooting-galleries or Morris-tube ranges consist of one or more discs f, f<1> mounted on a spindle c behind a screen a, and dipping in turn in a trough b containing whitewash, when operated by a cord g<1>. The bulls-eyes are indicated automatically by discs j<3> attached to plates j, normally parallel with the targets, as shown in Fig. 3, and pivoted at j<2>. If a plate j is struck, it turns into the position shown in dotted lines, and is locked by a catch k, the disc j<3> being projected forwards. As the targets are changed, the catch k is released by contact with a fixed inclined bar l, and falls into the normal position.
Patent GB-190409949-A (GB)
Title: Change Speed Gear more particularly for use with Motor Cars
Inventor: SOLLER EUGEN
Filed: 1904-04-30
Granted: 1905-04-29
Abstract: 9949. Soller, E. May 1, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Motor road vehicles, variable-speed gearing for. A number of toothed wheels 1<1>-6<1> of varying sizes are loosely mounted on a driving-shaft a and gear with corresponding wheels 1<11>-6<11> loosely mounted on a driven shaft b. Between adjacent wheels on the shafts are mounted clutch sleeves c', c<11>, c<111> and d<1>, d<11>, d<111>, each sleeve being adapted to engage projections on the bosses of the adjoining wheels. Each sleeve or clutch is engaged by a fork pivoted on two arms e, the arms of corresponding clutches on the shaft a, b being fixed to the same crank shaft h<1>, h<11>, h<111>. Cranks k', k<11>, k<111> on these shafts carry pins engaging cam-grooves in discs n<1>, n<11>, n<111> in gear with each other. Each cam. groove is concentric for two-thirds of its length, and is then formed with a projecting and a re-entering angle. The angular portions of the grooves in the three discs are displaced relatively to each other. On the hub of the disc n<11 >is fixed a pinion m in gear with a sector o operated by a hand-lever p. The lever is provided with a pawl to engage notches in a quadrant w. Upon moving the lever, the discs are operated so as to move the shafts h<1>, h<11>, h<111>, and thereby to bring the clutches successively into engagement with the various pairs of wheels. The clutches on the shaft a are slightly wider than those on the shaft b, so that the driving- wheels are secured to the shaft in advance of the driven wheels. In intermediate positions of the clutches, when the pawl is in engagement with shallow notches in the quadrant, there is no driving engagement between the shafts a, b. The discs may be driven by means of a hand-wheel r and a chain, as shown in Fig. 1. In order to change directly from a high speed to a low speed or vice versÔ, forks s mounted on a spindle t engage the the outer discs n<1>, n<111>, the three discs being connected together by a bar y. The spindle t is turned by depressing a pedal rod u so as to cause the fork to press the discs out of engagement with the cranks k<1>, k<11>, k<111>. Lugs x on the spindle come into engagement with the cranks to hold them in position when the discs are pushed back. The lever p and the discs can then be turned without actuating the clutches. The discs are returned to the normal position by springs z.
Patent GB-190410896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Motors
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1904-05-11
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 10,896. Johnson, J. Y., [Elektrizitõts Akt.-Ges. vorm. W. Lahmeyer & Co.]. May 11. Coupling, methods of ; motors, synchronizing.- Consists in coupling together two asynchronous motors having different speeds of rotation, both primaries being supplied simultaneously with current while the mechanically-coupled secondaries or rotors are fed by a common current in such a manner as to produce in them rotating fields of opposite direction. Motors having different numbers of poles may be fed from the same source, but similar motors must be fed from different sources. The speed of rotation of the motors is independent of the load, and the arrangement can be started under load. When synchronism is attained, the motors slip, the periodicity of the positive slip of the motor which runs below synchronism being equal to that of the negative slip of the other motor. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the stators S<1>, S<2> of the motors are connected similarly to the mains. The rotors R<1>, R<2> are adapted to be connected through a starting-resistance A to a source of current. The rotor having the higher speed is first switched in, and connected to the other rotor through phase - indicating lamps until synchronism is attained. The starter A is then disconnected, and the rotors are connected in opposition. The motor running below synchronism supplies energy to the other one. In a modification, the lamps are dispensed with, and ohmic or inductive resistances are arranged between the starter A and the rotor of the motor having the smaller number of poles. As soon as the speed of revolution becomes constant, the resistances are cut out. A single motor having two windings, the number of poles of one being a multiple of that of the other, may have the windings of its rotor connected in opposition so as to act as a synchronous motor. The windings are not linked magnetically.
Patent GB-190413314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas, Oil, and like Engines.
Inventor: REDRUP CHARLES BENJIMAN
Filed: 1904-06-13
Granted: 1905-08-12
Abstract: 13,314. Redrup, C. B., and Richards, W. A. June 13. Gas engines.-Figs. 1 and 3 show a two-cylinder, four-stroke-cycle, revolving-cylinder engine in which the charge is drawn into the enclosed crank chamber c through a hollow crank shaft, and compressed by the pistons on their respective in-strokes. The compressed charges are forced into the reservoir q through the non-return valve q<1>, and enter the cylinders a, b through the curved pipes r. The inlet and exhaust valves are operated by the cam k in the ordinary way. An exhaust-silencer t is connected to and rotates with the engine framing together with the reservoir q. If preferred, a separate compression pump may be used, or air compressed by the pump may be passed through the carburetter (not shown). The above method of compressing the charge in motor-road-vehicle and cycle engines may also be applied to two-strokecycle internal-combustion engines.
Patent GB-190414128-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Preliminary Treatment for Electric Accumulator Plates.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
Filed: 1904-06-22
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 14,128. Leitner, H. June 22. Secondary batteries.-In the preliminary formation of PlantÚ positives, as described in Specification No. 6792, A.D. 1904, the metallic sulphates and chlorides in the "forming" solution are replaced by equivalent quantities of sulphuric and hydrochloric acids respectively.
Patent GB-190417240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Dyeing of Hanks or Yarns.
Inventor: DESTREE LOUIS
Filed: 1904-08-06
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 17,240. DestrÚe, L., and Wiescher, A. Aug. 6. Dyeing.-Hanks or yarns are formed into continuous bands or chains so that they may be dyed like fabrics, and on the same apparatus as is used for fabrics. Each series of skeins is connected to the next by means of a clip, one form being shown in Fig. 6. The two halves 9, 10, provided with projections 11 to prevent lateral sliding of the skeins, and engaging together by means of the hooks 12, 14 and eyes 13, 15, are placed, separated, in the groove of the stick 8, Figs. 2 and 3, which is then suspended along with the skeins s on the hooks 7, Fig. 5, of the belts 5, 6, Fig. 1, which are preferably situated above the dyeing-bath. One half-clip having been lowered to the bottom of the hanks, the series is lowered by rotating one of the rollers 1, 2, which support the belts 5, 6, by means of the crank 4 or otherwise, until in the position of a. A second series b is then suspended as before above the first, and, a balf-clip. being lowered, is linked to the upper half of the first series, as shown, and the first stick withdrawn. The chain of skeins can be drawn through the dyeing-bath as formed or rolled up for subsequent dyeing as is usual with fabrics.
Patent GB-190501554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Construction as Applied to Roofing and other Structural purposes.
Inventor: HUNTER RICHARD TROLLEY
Filed: 1905-01-26
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 1554. Hunter, R. T. Jan. 26. Plates.-Ridge bars, principals, and main rafters of rolled iron of I- section, or of sheet metal a, are nailed to the supports and are covered with sheet-metal caps b formed with scrolls b<1>, b<2> which engage with curled edges c', c<2> of the roofing, wall, or ceiling plates c. The upper overlapped edge of a roofing plate is formed with a rib or corrugation e and a curled edge e', Figs. 6 and 7, to prevent the drifting of water past the joint, and the valley plate d is formed with returned edges d<1> and with, or without, the curled extension d<2>. Flanged segmental corner plates g, Figs. 8 and 9, are provided for the corners of the roof, and are covered by sheet-metal corner caps. Fig. 4A shows ceiling and wall plates secured at their curled edges by inverted caps and sheet-metal cornices a<2>.
Patent GB-190503886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Adjustable Spanners.
Inventor: WYNN JOHN HERBERT
Filed: 1905-02-24
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 3886. Wynn, J. H. Feb. 24. Making spanners.-The head and shank of a spanner of the Clyburn or analogous type are forged or stamped either with or without lateral swellings, and in the former case one large hole f, and in the latter case two smaller holes f, are drilled transversely through the head a, which in the first type is then flattened to elongate the hole. The metal is removed between the holes f, Fig. 5, and also between the hole and the bearing-surface d, Figs. 5 and 11, by a drift or similar tool. The stem i of the movable jaw e is shaped to fit in these guide-ways, and is moved by the engagement with its rack of a worm h retained in the aperture g by a pin or screw j fitting in a tapped hole in the spanner head.
Patent GB-190504540-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Alternatively Driving from a Reciprocating Engine and a Rotary Engine
Filed: 1905-03-04
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 4540. Elektrizitõts Akt.-Ges. vorm. W. Lahmeyer & Co. March 4,1904, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Engines, reciprocating, combined with rotary engines or turbines.-A machine may be driven from a reciprocating engine or a rotary engine, turbine, or electromotor by disconnecting the connecting- rod from the crank-pin z and connecting a crank k<2> on the co-axial rotary-motor shaft w<2> to it, or vice versa, the shaft w<2> or the whole rotary motor being movable. The shafts are connected and disconnected by a bolt s, attached to the shaft w<1> and passing through the shaft w, and a nut m, attached to a washer m<1>, which is held between a disk f fixed. to the shaft w<2> and lugs f<1> projecting from it.
Patent GB-190513255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pocket and like Knives
Inventor: KAUFMANN ERNST
Filed: 1905-06-27
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 13,255. Kaufmann, E. June 27. Nail-files.-In a springless knife, a nail file g is used as a lever arrangement for opening the blade. The file g is pivotally secured by a screw h to the blade f. When the knife is closed, the file is held under the lug b. To open the blade, the file g is swung through 180 degrees and then turned with the blade until the notch l in the file slips under the lug e, which thus locks the blade in the open position.
Patent GB-190515787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guards for Power-driven Presses and the like.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-08-02
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 15,787. Jones, W. Aug. 2. Guards.-Relates to collapsible guards of presses and the like which are automatically put into action prior to the plungers. The guard shown in Fig. 2 consists of the horizontal barsf, g to which are pivoted a number of vertical bars h. The bar f is secured to the bed a by bolts f slots being provided in the bed of the press so that the collapsible guard can be adjusted. One of the bars h is provided with a short arm l, fulcrumed to the bar f, which is connected to the treadle. By depression of the treadle, the guard is opened out from its collapsed position i. An idle movement of the treadle is provided prior to the plunger commencing to operate, so that the first movement of the treadle opens out the guard. The guard may be adapted to move across the bed of the press on the lazy-tongs principle, or it may consist of a flexible piece s stretched, between the bars s<2>, s<3> pivoted at s<4>, by operating the movable bar s<3>. A spring may be used to return the guard into its collapsed position.
Patent GB-190516742-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coin-operated Cycle Holder
Inventor: PATTISON FRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-08-18
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 16,742. Pattison, F. W. Aug. 18. Caretakers.-In a holder for bicycles &c., a key is used to unlock the mechanism, while, before the key can be withdrawn, it is necessary to insert a penny into the case. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement suitable for holding two bicycles. In operation, a member of the cycle is placed upon a lug b and a hooked bolt c forced inwards. The key engages a number of hooked wards k<1>, which are turned to embrace a pin upon a lever j, connected by a link j<1> to a catch j<2>. The catch consequently falls and is held in engagement with a notch j<3> upon the bolt. The key may then be withdrawn and the apparatus left. To release the bolt, the key is inserted and turned through a quadrant, when the parts are returned to the position shown on the right-hand side of Fig. 1. A spring g' tends to keep the lever g<1> horizontal, while a spring to force the bolt outwards is connected to the inner end of the bolt and to the case. Money shoots.-The shoot is supported by wires h<2> of such a distance above the channel that smaller coins than pennies fall to the bottom of the case before reaching the pin h. Coin action.-A penny inserted at h<3> passes by a shoot h<1> on to the end of a lever g<1>, which, through a link g, operates a lever f<2>. A spring-controlled quadrant f is thus released, and, by means of the key e, it may be turned round to a stop k and the key may be withdrawn.
Patent GB-190518217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air-tight Stoppers and Plugs for Drain Pipes Interceptors, Water Closet, and other Traps.
Inventor: JENNER MARK
Filed: 1905-09-08
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 18,217. Jenner, M. Sept. 8. Man-hole and hand-hole doors and frames.- Inspection and cleansing openings in drains are closed air-tight by means of a plug B and cap A, each of which bears upon an annular rubber seating in the grooves f. The cap is retained upon the plug by lugs engaging sloping grooves on both sides of the box, and the plug B is shaped internally to conform to the periphery of the interior. The device may be applied to drain pipes, closet and other traps, &c.
Patent GB-190523218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, the Starting Mechanism of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: SPOONER ARTHUR FREEMORE
Filed: 1905-11-11
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 23,218. Spooner, A. F., [Cornilleau, G., and Saint-Beuve, A.]. Nov. 11. Turning-geal.-The engine of a motor vehicle is started by acting on the pedal of the clutch or brake or both, the reaction of their springs serving to operate in the return direction. The pedal shaft a of the clutch and brake is connected by levers e, f and a link g, which operates in both directions, to a wheel-system d such as is described in Specification No. 15,198, A.D. 1905.
Patent GB-190607813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Locomotive Boilers.
Filed: 1906-03-31
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 7813. Deffner, E., and Deutsch-Oesterreichisch Mannesmannroehren- Werke. March 31. Locomotive-type boilers.-To enable the top drum or drums of the usual water-tube fire-box to be connected directly to the near tube-plate without diminishing the heating-surface, one or more rings of the shell are made conical, thus providing an enlarged tube-plate. Fig. 2 shows a boiler with the last ring R of the shell made conical. The dium V is riveted to the tube-plate R<1>.
Patent GB-190614135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Soles and Heels for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: LESTER GEORGE
Filed: 1906-06-20
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 14,135. Lester, G. June 20. Soles; heels sole and heel protectors. -Relates to that type of tread and lift or pad for the soles and heels of boots and shoes which consist of a permanent section and one or more renewable sections having adjacent overlapping margins and interlocking meeting edges. In the heel pad shown in Fig. 1, the permanent section A, which is secured to the boot by screws &c. passing through holes A<2>, has a rearwardly - extending margin A', which fits under a corresponding margin B<1> on the renewable section B, the two parts then being secured together and to the boot by rivets or screws &c. passing through holes C<1>. A metal stiffening-plate D is inserted between the overlapping portions. The meeting edges of the two sections are serrated, as shown; or, they may be interlocked by means of projecting dowels or dovetails.
Patent GB-190622330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: CROSTON JANET
Filed: 1906-10-09
Granted: 1907-10-09
Abstract: 22,330. Croston, J., and Croston, G. Oct. 9. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for.-A rotating shaft 19 carries two rings 61, 61<b> between which packing is held by bolts. The rings rotate with the shaft, and are stated to be held against the cover 15.
Patent GB-190701443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double Furnace Bars.
Inventor: KIRSCH FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1907-01-19
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 1443. Kirsch, F. Jan. 19. Fire-bars.-In a double bar, the parts I, II of which are united by crosspieces e, notches a, b, c, d are cut alternately in each bar, immediately below the uniting- pieces e.
Patent GB-190705539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Tubes for Condensers, Heaters, and like Tubular Apparatus.
Inventor: OTTO ZIMMERMAN N
Filed: 1907-03-07
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 5539. Zimmermann, O. March 7. Metal pipes and tubes; plates, securing tubes to.-Relates to the invention described in Specification No. 11,629, A.D. 1905. A ferrule b, to one end of which a bundle of tubes a is secured by cast metal d<1>, is secured to a tube-plate f by expanding in the ordinary way, Fig. 1, or the tube plate is cast round the ends of the bundles, Fig. 2. Tubes of any shape may be used, and the bundles may be combined within larger tubes or cylindrical casings.
Patent GB-190709448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Tiles, Quarries, or the like.
Inventor: STANLEY REGINALD
Filed: 1907-04-23
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 9448. Stanley, R. April 23. Moulding tiles &c. - The edges of tiles are trimmed off by means of cutting wires or disks and the tiles are pressed to a size slightly greater than that required so as to allow for trimming. Fig. 3 shows the application to the machine for forming a vertical series of tiles described in Specification No. 17,132, A.D. 1900. The tiles X, after being ejected from the moulds, are pushed sideways by the advancing feed-box H, and are pushed further forward by the next series of tiles between cutters F which trim off the top and bottom edges. The tiles are guided in grooves C and may also pass through pivoted guides G. By means of screws E<1> the level of t he cutters can be adjusted. In a modification, the tiles are placed horizontally upon a smooth table and pushed forward between wire or steel cutters ; or they may be placed upon an endless band and carried past a cutting-wire, a thin steel plate, or a cutting- disk.
Patent GB-190710164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cellulose Solutions
Filed: 1907-05-01
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 10,164. Hanauer Kunstseidefabrik Ges. May 2, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Cellulose.-A solution of cellulose in ammoniacal copper oxide is prepared by impregnating the cellulose with aqueous ammonia and agitating with cuprous oxide. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act. of 1901 comprises also the use of cupric hydroxide. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.