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Patent GB-190326218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clips for Documents
Inventor: MCNEAL LUTHER C
Filed: 1903-12-01
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 26,218. McNeal, L. C. Dec. 1. Filing papers &c.-The pivoted lever or operating-member h of a spring clip F for letters, invoices, and other loose documents may be manipulated by one hand, and is so pivoted at D that, when the lever is in the position shown in Fig. 3, the roller or stop h' will support the clip F in the raised position, thus leaving at liberty both hands of the operator. The base plate b is provided with a flange b<1> and aligning-ears b<2>, and a loop E allows of the apparatus being suspended.
Patent GB-190400805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axles for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: JUDD ETHAN ALLEN
Filed: 1904-01-12
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 805. Judd, E. A. Jan. 13, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Axles.-Farm and lumber wagon and other vehicle axles have tapering ends on which fit metal thimbles B, and the axles are grooved to take the vertical member C' of a metal strengthening-bar C of T-section. The horizontal member C' of the bar C fits against the underside of the axle A, its tapered ends C<3> fitting recesses B' in the thimbles.
Patent GB-190401890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Siemens' Regenerative Furnaces
Inventor: KURZWERNHART ADALBERT
Filed: 1904-01-25
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 1890. Kurzwernhart, A. Jan. 25. Regenerative furnaces.-In Siemens' regenerative furnaces, the direct escape of gas to the chimney is avoided, when the controlling valve is reversed, by providing the gas supply pipe 11, Fig. 3, with a separate valve 12 and an air inlet 14 controlled by a flap 13. For reversing with this arrangement, the valve 12 is shut off and the air inlet 14 opened. The air thus admitted flows through the passage 10 into the regenerator and forces the gas contained in it into the furnace. When the regenerator is clear of gas, the air inlet is closed, the controlling valve 7 reversed, and the gas valve 12 opened. With the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the gas passage 16 and air inlet 17 are controlled by a single valve 15.
Patent GB-190408566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vertical Steam Boilers.
Inventor: ALLEY STEPHEN EVANS
Filed: 1904-04-14
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 8566. Alley, S. E. April 14. Vertical boiltrs for motor wagons &c. Boilers of the type shown in Fig. 1 are fired from the top through a central tube A, passing downwards between the water tubes and closed at the top by a loose cover a. The water tubes D, E are slightly inclined and are arranged in horizontal rows crossing each other at right-angles. Gutter-shaped extensions e direct the water through the tubes. The inner shell b<1> is curved or flared outwardly at the top, forming an enlarged smoke-box, and thus facilitating the escape of the gases to the chimney C : or the inner shell may be continued above the top of the boiler, as shown in Fig. 3. A superheating coil F may surround the firing tube A.
Patent GB-190411525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Compasses.
Inventor: LILLEY GEORGE CHARLES
Filed: 1904-05-19
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 11,525. Lilley, G. C. May 19. Compasses, magnetic. - Relates to compasses, such as are described in Specification No. 9178, A D 1902, which are lighted up from beneath. The compass needle H works in spirit between glass plates J, E, the latter being mounted in the centre of a corrugated disc, to allow for the expansion of the fluid. The lamp N is fixed in a detachable bowl L ventilated by holes M. The bottom may be formed by a glass disc with a corrugated centre or of a disc of ground glass, simply.
Patent GB-190418774-A (GB)
Title: Pencil Holder.
Inventor: ELDREDGE ALVA R
Filed: 1904-08-30
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 18,774. Eldredge, A. R. Aug. 30. Making pencil holders; stamping. - The holder shown in Fig. 2 is intended to secure the e pencil in the pocket. It is stamped out of one piece of sheet metal, which is then fashioned as shown. The spring collars 1, 2 encircle the pencil and clamp it and are united by the rib sections 3, 4, 5, the intervening parts being preferably cut away. The upper edge of the pocket is gripped between the pencil and one of the curved springs 8, which project from the collar 1 and have lugs 10 engaging slots in ears 12 bent up out of the ring or collar 2.
Patent GB-190426098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Current-controlling Systems.
Inventor: EASTWOOD ARTHUR CLARKE
Filed: 1904-11-30
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 26,098. Eastwood, A. C. June 4, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Motors, controlling, by a system of automatic switches which gradually cut out a resistance placed in the motor circuit. These switches C, D, E, Fig. 1, are normally open and are arranged to close at approximately the same voltage, and their terminals c<2>, d', d' are connected together and to the terminal b<1> of the switch B. After closing the main switch a<1>, the field a of the motor is excited, and then, if the switch G be closed, the coil b pulls in the knife-edge of the switch B, and a certain current flows in the armature A of the motor. As the motor speeds up, its back electromotive force reduces this current, and also increases the potential along the resistance F till it reaches its maximum speed, when the switch C, the coil c of which is connected to the resistance F so as to operate at the voltage produced at this point, cuts out the resistance f. The motor then again accelerates till the resistance f<1> is cut out by the switch D, and so on till the motor runs directly off the mains. By varying the position at which the terminals e<1>, d', e<1> join up to the resistance F, by tapping as indicated in dotted lines, the automatic switches may be operated at any desired voltage. Fig. 2 shows the system used in connection with the reversing-controller H. The contact-finger 5 performs the function of the switch G in Fig. 1, and the segments h' are shorter than the other barrel segments, so that their contact-fingers are in engagement before the contact-finger 5 supplies current, and all the switches open as the controller H is moved from one position to the other. By providing a resistance f<3>, equal to the sum of the resistances f, f<1>, f<2>, in shunt with the switch B, no excessive voltage, on account of the electromotive force of the motor assisting the main current, can injuriously affect the armature, and the time required to reverse the motor is reduced.
Patent GB-190501222-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening Device for Articles of Dress.
Inventor: BATES PERCY ALEXANDER CHARLES
Filed: 1905-01-21
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 1222. Bates, P. A. C. Jan. 21. Hooks and eyes.-A fastening for articles of dress consists of two parts, Fig. 9, one or both being made of wire or like springy material. The first part, Figs. 2<a> and 9, is formed somewhat in the manner of an ordinary sewing eye, being secured to the dress at the points a, b, c, d, and furnished with a contracted part e. The second part, of which Fig. 6 is an elevation, is sewn to the dress at the points f, g, h, and is provided with two spring loops leaving an aperture i through which the portion g of the first part is introduced. The first part of the fastening may be varied in shape, but the type approximating to a double wedge as shown is preferred.
Patent GB-190503224-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Securing the Desk to the Piano, and the Music to the Desk in a Combination Form
Inventor: SQUIRE ALFRED
Filed: 1905-02-16
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 3224. Squire, A. Feb. 16. Leaf-holders; music stands.- Music desks for pianos, of the type in which the desk is hinged inside the piano top and folds up when not in use, are fixed in place by a bolt C, which enters a plate on the fall B of the piano and prevents the desk from being displaced when the music leaves are being turned over. The bolt passes through the central member A of the desk frame, and is curved to form a clip for retaining the music in place. The clip may be extended to enter a hole D in the music support. In applying the arrangement to existing stands, the bolt and clip are formed separately, and are held on the stand by brass plates having longitudinal recesses. The music stand may be fixed by other means, such as by sockets, catches, or the like on the fall which engage one or more of the bars of the frame.
Patent GB-190507652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1905-04-11
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 7652. Heys, W. G., [International Contract Co.]. April 11. Ventilators.-Relates to ventilators specially applicable to moving vehicles and adapted to utilize the current of air caused by the moving vehicle for creating a suction of foul air from the space to be ventilated. Fig. 5 shows an horizontal section of one form of ventilator comprising a casing 1 open at both ends, the ends 7 widening out as shown. Inside this casing is a chamber 3 connected through an opening 4 to the space to be ventilated. This chamber is shut off by a perforated web 2<a>, extending from the top to the bottom of the casing 1, and by deflectors 5<a> extending.from this web to the ends 7. The web 2<a> has holes punched in it from the inside, and through these holes the foul air is drawn out from the chamber 3, by air rushing through the space between the chamber and the casing. Fig. 2 shows a section of a modification, in which the web extends from the top of the casing to the side, the deflectors being angularly arranged.
Patent GB-190508659-A (GB)
Title: Means for Protecting Electric Telegraph Lines against the Influencing Action of Alternating Current Lines situated in the Neighbourhood thereof.
Filed: 1905-04-22
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 8659. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens- Schuckertwerke Ges.]. April 22. Telegraphs; safety devices for use with electric condurtors.-Electric telegraph lines are protected against the influencing action of high-voltage alternating currents passing through lines situated in the neighbourhood by connecting the lines to be protected to earth by means of condensers at each operating station. Fig. 2 shows a single line, with condensers c shunting the operating stations t. Fig. 3 shows the arrangement with double lines l<1>, l<2>.
Patent GB-190515453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dental Matrix.
Inventor: GREEN THEODORE
Filed: 1905-07-27
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 15,453. Green, T. July 27. Teeth, stopping.-A. dental matrix consists of a metal band having at one or both ends lugs 2. Fig. 1 shows the device as applied for stopping one or two teeth. In the former case, the matrix after having been passed round the tooth, with one end held by the lug 2 coming between two teeth, has the free end woven between adjacent teeth. In the other case, the band, having been forced between the two teeth to be stopped, is bound round them, and on the free end being pulled the lug 2 coming between the teeth forces the matrix down into position. In either case, a dam clamp 8,9 is afterwards applied to secure the matrix in position. Various forms of lug are described; that shown in Figs. 2 and 5 has a flat side 6 and a curved one 7, which comes against the teeth, while it is incut below to present a shoulder 4 and a wedge-shaped tip 5. In modifications, a conical or cylindrical lug is formed by curling the end of the matrix upon itself and brazing.
Patent GB-190519423-A (GB)
Title: Extension Track or Tramway for Overhead Loading and Unloading Apparatus
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1905-09-26
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 19,423. Fairweather, W., [Brown Hoisting Machinery Co.]. Sept. 26. Loading and unloading; cranes.- Relates to structures for handling cargces, in which a bridge or overhead truss is mounted upon or spans the dock, and supports a trolly and bucket travelling to and from the points of loading and unloading; and consists of a form of track extension for overhanging the water, and means for withdrawing this extension from interference with the masts &c. when the ship is being moved. Fig. 1 is a general view, the full lines showing the normal position of the extension, and the dotted lines showing two positions during luffing. Fig. 3 is a side view of Fig. 1 showing the extension in a vertical position. Fig. 6 shows the construction of the inner end of the extension. The extension track A consists of two parallel channel-bars B, the lower flanges of which constitute a prolongation of the main track T, when in normal position. The extension is suspended at its outer end by flexible guys g, g', and at its inner end has a cross-beam B<1> to which are fixed brackets p<1> carrying axles a which support rollers D, D' adapted to travel on the upright guides C, d' respectively. The extension is swung into the vertical position by ropes R<1> leading round the sheaves c, c<1> and the operating- drum E, and is returned into normal position by ropes R<11>. The bucket traversing-rope R passes round sheaves s, s<1> and the hauling-drum d. To obviate slackening of this rope during luffing, a vertical A-shaped frame M' is mounted on the axles a and its upper end is guided along the mast M. Midway along this frame is supported a pulley c<2>, adapted to pick up the traversing-rope R when the extension is swung inwards. A tensioning- pulley supported on a swinging arm is also provided.
Patent GB-190519599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Velocipedes for the use of Children and Adults
Inventor: EVERITT WILLIAM ALFRED
Filed: 1905-09-28
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 19,599. Everitt, W. A., and Hayden, H. Sept. 28. Velocipedes adapted for use by children.-In a velocipede more particularly for use by children, treadle-levers i are connected by links h to curved cranks g, which, through sprocket-wheels d and a chain e, actuate the axle of the rear wheels. The steering is effected by a hand-wheel m<1> connected by a curved piece m with links m<2>, the steering- wheels turning beneath the body of the car. A brake l is provided, while a bonnet o gives the vehicle the appearance of a motor-car. Rigidly secured at the rear to the vehicle body, the bearing- springs p have elongated front ends sliding through brackets q. According to the Provisional Specification, a door is provided at the back of the velocipede.
Patent GB-190522316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Surface Apparatus for Heating, Cooling and the like.
Inventor: JARVIS GEORGE FLINDERS
Filed: 1905-11-01
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 22,316. Jarvis, G. F. Nov. 1. Heating gases and liquids.-Relates to surface apparatus for heating in which indented or corrugated metal plates with plain flat margins are placed together, surface to surface, in contact or nearly so, the chamber formed between the first pair of plates having a distance-frame placed between its edges to close the edges at the sides and leave the same open at the ends, and the chamber formed by the next superposed plate having its edges closed by the frame at the ends and open at the sides, and so on. Each distance-frame, alternate forms of which are shown in Figs. 2 and 4, is constructed with a hole 7 at each corner coinciding with holes 4 in the plain margins of the corrugated plates, so that clamping-bolts can be passed through the holes in the plain distance strips and through the holes in the plates. Each distanceframe is formed of four separate strips. Two opposite strips are formed of flat sheet metal equal in thickness to the distance between the plain margins of the corrugated plates. The other two strips are made of thinner corrugated metal and fit into recesses 8 formed in the plain flat strips. To lessen the weight of the clamping-plates shown in Fig. 7, the latter are constructed of steel cased with non-corrodible metal 13. They are made of the same size as the corrugated plates and frames and are formed with corresponding holes at the corners. These holes are lined with tubes 14 of non-corrodible metal. In assembling the parts, as shown in Fig. 8, bolts 15 are threaded through the holes of an end clamping-plate. The plain side strips of a distance-frame of the kind shown in Fig. 4 are threaded over the bolts, and the corrugated end strips are then fitted in the recesses of the plain side strips. A corrugated plate is next threaded over the bolts and placed in contact with the distance-frame. Another distance-frame of the kind shown in Fig. 2 is then placed adjacent to the plate so that its plain members form the ends of the frame instead of the sides as before. Distance-frames separated by corrugated plates are thus alternately arranged, the corrugation of the successive plates being in opposite directions. The bolts finally pass through a second clamping-plate, and the two clamping-plates are then drawn together by nuts so as to clamp the margins of the corrugated plates and frames tightly together.
Patent GB-190524304-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combination Pocket Tool.
Inventor: ROSENHEIMER JULIUS TURNER
Filed: 1905-11-24
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 24,304. Rosenhiemer, J. T. Nov. 24. Nail-files.-A combination pocket tool comprises a nail file, a key ring, a button hook, a bottle opener, and an inch scale.
Patent GB-190525951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fastener-inserting or like Machines.
Filed: 1905-12-13
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 25,951. Bates, A., Gamble, H. P., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. Dec. 13. Nailing. -A machine for inserting nails, fasteners, protectors, and similar articles, having a series of conduits containing nails &c. of different sizes, is provided with automatic means for placing a particular conduit into alinement with the driver passage, controlled by the thickness of the work into which the nails &c. are to be driven. Fig. 2 is a section of the machine at right-angles to the views shown in Figs. 1 and 4. A raceway A, Fig. 2, with guiding - grooves A<1>, A<2> containing long and short nails, is shifted to bring either groove into alinement with the throat B according to the thickness of the work and position of the horn C, Fig. 1, which clamps the work against the throat B while the nail is driven in the ordinary manner. The horn C is connected by levers and links D, E, F, E# to a swinging arm G, formed with a guideway G<3>, Fig. 2, in which a slider H is reciprocated by connexions from the shaft J which operates the awl of the machine. The slider H is normally raised by a spring H‹. An adjustable block H<1>, Fig. 4, mounted on the slider H has knife-edges H<3>, H<4> adapted to engage similar knife-edges N<3> on extension N', N' of a rockshaft N, which is coupled to the raceway A by a crank-arm N<5> and link M. The knife-edges serve to bring into alinement thrust surfaces Z, Z', by means of which the slider H is utilized to move the raceway when the arm G is swung over by the rising of the horn C. The shaft N is retained in either of its extreme positions by an arm N<6> on the extension N' connected by a ball-ended toggle-link O to a spring-pressed plunger P. Adjustable stops Q regulate the turning of the shaft N and the position of the raceway A. Stops R, Fig. 1, limit the throw of the swinging arm G. The rod E is made yielding by means of the spring E<1>, and the device for driving the slider H is made yielding by means of a spring J<2> between the lever J<1> and ball-ended link K. The rod E# has its ends reversely threaded and engaged in nuts on the levers F, G<1>, so that its length can be adjusted by rotation.
Patent GB-190600299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Embroidery Frames.
Inventor: KRAUTHEIMER NATHAN
Filed: 1906-01-04
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 299. Krautheimer, N., and Reis, G., [trading as Krautheimer & Co.]. Jan. 4. Embroidery; work - holders.-In order to accommodate different thicknesses of material, the outer ring of an embroidery frame is split as at c and the size of the gap may be adjusted by a screw f or other suitable means. The ring may be lined with felt, rubber, &c., or the surface may be roughened. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 10,384, A.D. 1897.]
Patent GB-190602293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Planes, particularly for Moulding Purposes
Inventor: DOERTER RICHARD
Filed: 1906-01-30
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 2293. Doerter, R., and Lehmann, G. Jan. 30. Planes.-The bodies of planes are made of two movable longitudinal parts 1, 2 so that any number of irons and counter-moulds of various widths may be fitted. The two halves 1, 2 are guided by means of a tongue 3 and groove 4, and are drawn together after the iron 7 has been fitted by clamping-screws 6 and sleeves 5. A counter-mould 15, corresponding in shape to the iron being used, is secured by being clamped in a dovetail 16. The plane can be used as a moulding, finishing, jack, grooving, and, according to the Provisional Specification, a roughing plane. The gap 10 for the shavings has a metal lining 9, the faces 12, 13 of which overlap elastically. Instead of there being a separate counter-mould for each profile, a single frame 31 may be substituted consisting of two metal bars adjustable by screws 33 to grip a number of thin metal plates 34, which can be moved relatively to each other, so that, when placed upon a pattern of the profile required, these plates form the corresponding counter-mould. To adapt the plane for grooving, a cast-iron plate 18 with a lug 19 is fastened by screws 17 to one of the halves of the plane body. The grooving-iron 20 is secured by screws 21 to the lug 19. In this case the screws 6 and sleeves 5 do not project. An adjustable angleplate 22 to act as a shoulder is held by screws 23 to the foot of the plane. An additional adjustment of this plate may be obtained by adjusting the parts 1, 2, lock-nuts 24 being provided. According to the Provisional Specification, the number of plates may be varied to suit the profile, and the frame may be strengthened by inside strips.
Patent GB-190606079-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Automatic Regulating Device for Pneumatically Controlled Collectors Supplying Electric Current to Trains or Road-cars.
Inventor: VONTOBEL ROBERT
Filed: 1906-03-13
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 6079. Vontobel, R. March 14, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Electric traction on the overhead - conductor system.' Collectors.-Relates to an automatic regulating- device for pneumatically - controlled collectors. The pole C, Fig. 2, pivoted at A, is pivotally attached to a cylinder having two ports E, S for the inlet and outlet respectively of compressed or rarefied air, which are normally separated by the piston P, the rod of which is pivoted to the vehicle. When the pole is lowered sufficiently, the ports E, S are put, in communication and air is supplied to a controlling cylinder.or cylinders (not shown). The piston of the controlling-cylinder may be employed in various ways, e.g. to depress the fulcrum A of the collector pole until the ports E, S are again separated and the device becomes stationary. On the normal level of the overhead wire being again reached, the controlling-cylinder is thrown into communication with the atmosphere through the port S and the cylinder V and the parts return to normal position. The device may be applied to lateral-wire systems or to throwing out additional current collectors on the same or another car of the same train.
Patent GB-190606789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fountain Pens.
Inventor: SINNOTT JAMES
Filed: 1906-03-21
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 6789. Sinnott, J. March 21. Ruling-pens.-The nib of a fountain pen is adapted to make marks of three different widths, two slits b<6>, b<7> of different lengths being formed in a tapered tubular nib section B with their lower ends at different distances from the axis of the nib proper D, for use with the piece D in double ruling &c. The chamber b<3> of the section B communicates through an aperture b<4> with an ink duct a<3> in the nib socket a', and the flow is controlled by sliding the section B to vary the amount of the opening b<4> exposed to the duct a<3>. The piece D is frictionally retained in the section B by a depression b<5>.