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Patent GB-190503903-A (GB)
Title: Improved Optical Illuminating Device for Telescopes and similar Instruments.
Inventor: OTTWAY WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-02-24
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 3903. Ottway, W. Feb. 24. Telescopes.-Relates to a method of lighting-up the cross-wires in a sighting-telescope. The body of the telescope is fitted with a lateral and inclined tube d in which is an electric lamp, or other suitable source of light, the rays from which are concentrated by a lens l upon an aperture n. The rays passing through the aperture n are converged by a lens m, Fig. 4, so as to illuminate the centre of the cross-wires only.
Patent GB-190505996-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for the Production at a Distance of Illuminated Letters, Words, Numbers or the like.
Inventor: VACHERON EUGENE
Filed: 1905-03-21
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 5996. Vacheron, E., and Vacheron, E. March 21. Signals, electric - lamp.- Relates to apparatus for producing letters, words, numbers, &c. by means of electric lamps. The apparatus consists of a keyboard. manipulator, a distributor, groups of solenoids, and the panels or indicators bearing groups of lamps. The manipulator (Figs. 1 and 2) consists of parallel rows of metallic receptacles a containing mercury and let into an insulating base-block d. Contact is made by pressing the keys f of metallic combs o furnished with teeth b. Each comb is guided at its ends in slots in plates g, and is supported by a spring h, The rods e on which the keys f are fixed pass through the holes in the plate i. A rod v passes under all the combs and is lowered when one is depressed ; it is connected by arms u to the bar s, which is pivoted on the shaft t and operates the lever r; this causes the rod q to plunge into the receptacle p containing mercury, and establishes connexion with the solenoid l, the movable soft iron core m of which controls the lever o actuating the distributor k. The movement of the bar s &c. may be obtained also by means of the rod y and the bar w which is supported by levers x pivoted on the bar t. The distributor is a cylindrical box z, Fig. 4, with a dial-plate bearing as many divisions as there are luminous indicators in the apparatus. The needle is mounted on a shaft which carries a ratchet. wheel d' with as many teeth as there are divisions on tho dial. The wheel is actuated by a pawl e<1> on a rod f connected to the lever o ; spiral springs g' serve to return the rod f<1> after each pull of the lever. The ratchet-wheel carries a spring h' at the end of which is a rubbing contact which passes over the contact-pieces k<1>, connected to the various indicators. Groups of solenoids m<1>, Fig. 8, each of resistance proportional to the number of lamps they bring into action, are arranged on an insulating plate n' and are supported at the top by copper strips o'. At the base of each solenoid is a copper receptacle q<1> containing mercury and fixed to a rod r<1> which runs through the block n<1>. A soft iron plunger t<1> moves in the solenoid being. always in contact with the mercury and making contact with an iron plug r<11> when the current flows. Groups of lamps are fixed on sockets in wooden panels, the panels being protected front and back by sheet-iron plates. Fig. 9 shows diagrammatically the path of the current. When a tooth 5<1> of the manipulator plunges in the mercury of the receptacle 7<1>, it forms a direct communication with the receptacle 8<1>, and excites the solenoid 9<1>, and the plunger 10<1> closes the circuit of the iamp 2, which is kept alight while the next indicator is proceeded to by means of the distributor.
Patent GB-190508284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automotor Torpedoes.
Inventor: NOALHAT HENRI ALPHONSE
Filed: 1905-04-18
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 8284. Noalhat, H. A., and Fournier, G. April 18. Momentum motors for propelling torpedoes. The motor comprises three fly-wheels A, A<1>, A<2> coupled to the driving- shafts D by bevel-gears B, C, B<1>, C<1>, B<2>, C<2>, and free-wheel clutches F, H, F<1>, H<1>, F<2>, H<2>. The transmission ratios of the pairs of gearing are different, that of the pair B, C being the greatest, so that, if the same angular velocity is imparted simultaneously to the three wheels, the shaft will be driven by the wheel A alone. As the energy stored by the wheel A is used, the speed of rotation of the shaft D decreases to the point at which the clutch F, H comes into operation, and the fly-wheel A' reinforces the flywheel A. At a still lower speed, the third flywheel comes into action. If desired, one or all of the fly-wheels may be driven by a turbine, the latter being started at any desired instant after the expulsion of the torpedo. The shafts D are each divided into three lengths connected by Oldham couplings.
Patent GB-190514685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bodies of Motor-cars.
Inventor: GRUMMETT JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-07-17
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 14,685. Grummett, J. July 17. Door-opening apparatus ; door - closing apparatus. -In a motor-car which may be readily converted from a double into a single seated vehicle or vice versa, the front seat is divided into two parts, the left-hand one being mounted on a pivot 15, and adapted to swing outwards. The door 27, by which access is obtained to all the seats, is hinged at its centre to an arm 28, which is itself connected to a vertical hinge rod 29, provided with an operating-handle 30. The lower end of the door carries a roller 31 moving in guides 32. The glass screen C, shown in Fig. 4, is fixed in position by vertical rods entering sockets on the car body, and may be placed at the front of the vehicle or may be reversed and placed behind the front seat. One half of the screen is hinged, so that it may be swung back when access is required to the rear seat. The centre of the rear screen is supported by an arm 39 from a vertical hinge rod 40, and by another hinged arm 41. The operation of the door, the hinged seat, and the hinged portion of the screen, may be effected by the motion of the handles on the same pillar, the handles being adapted to be locked together.
Patent GB-190514965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Self-playing Pianofortes.
Inventor: MURDOCH JAMES ALFRED
Filed: 1905-07-20
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 14,965. Murdoch, J. A., and Woollard, H. July 20. Automatic instruments; pianofortes.-The opening in the front of a self-playing pianoforte, allowing access to the music roll and mechanism, is closed by two sliding half-panels, the meeting edges of which are concealed by beadings or mouldings. The panels are preferably divided into two portions, meeting at the centre, and in that case they may be connected by cords g passing over pulleys h or otherwise. Or the division may be to one side, so that only one panel need be moved for changing the roll ; an additional bead or moulding may be fixed across the opening for symmetry.
Patent GB-190515137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Controlling and Operating the Wire used for Changing the Gear in Variable Speed Gear used in connection with Cycles and the like
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT WALKER
Filed: 1905-07-24
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 15,137. Smith, R. W. July 24. Levers. - For controlling and operating the wire used in changing the gear of a cycle or like variable-speed mechanism, a disk A, eccentrically attached to a plate B, is eccentrically mounted upon a clip C and connected by a stud E to the wire H, so that, on rotation of the plate by means of a thumb-piece b<1>, a pull is exerted upon the wire, which is caused to cross the axis of the disk as shown in Fig. 3. The disk is slotted at a<3>, the stud being secured between the top and bottom of the slot. An arm F upon the clip carries an adjusting-screw f<1> through which the wire passes. A lighting-up table or the like may be attached to the face of the plate B.
Patent GB-190515565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smokeless Powders.
Filed: 1905-07-29
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 15,565. Cocking, A. T., and Kynoch, Ltd. July 29. Explosives.-Consists in the use of olive oil, either with or without the addition of vaseline, in the manufacture of smokeless powders. In cordite, the 5 per cent of vaseline is replaced by a mixture of 3À75 per cent of vaseline and 2À5 per cent of olive oil.
Patent GB-190516691-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Rubber Composition.
Inventor: MARTER CAESAR
Filed: 1905-08-17
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 16,691. Marter, C. Aug. 17. Paving-materials.-Roads are covered with a mixture of caoutchouc or rubber, previously dissolved, with any kind of metal powder or dust and sulphur, which is then vulcanized. Specifications No. 797, A.D. 1877, and No. 2562, A.D. 1884, [Abridgment Class India-rubber &c.], No. 2755, A.D. 1884, [Abridgment Class Waterproof &c. fabrics], No. 2121, A.D. 1889, and No. 3605. A.D. 1889, No. 27,394, A.D. 1898, and No. 13,207, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class India-rubber &c.], are referred to. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 16,455, A.D. 1887, [Abridgment Class India-rubber &c.].]
Patent GB-190517288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Candle Lamps.
Inventor: REGNART CHARLES CLARE
Filed: 1905-08-26
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 17,288. Regnart, C. C. Aug. 26. Supporting lamps ; incandescent lamps.-In an imitation candle, the support d, Fig. 1, for the bulb a is made of insulating - material, and is attached to a plug e which is secured in the end of the translucent tube b by plaster of paris. The support is perforated or grooved to allow passage of the leads x, and has in its upper end a recess in which fits a projection on the lamp bulb. The single stem a may be replaced by a pair of tubes converging downwards, or by parallel tubes with connecting cross-pieces ; in the latter case the bulb may have two projections fitting in the two tubes. In order that the bulb may be readily detachable, there may be provided a coupling consisting of springs k<1>, Fig. 5, in a cup attached to the support d, and contacts j on the bulb a, or of metal-lined sockets (not shown) in the supporting-tubes and metal-sheathed projections on the bulb ; screw and other connexions may also be employed. The lower end of the tube b is fitted with a cap c having contacts d<1>.
Patent GB-190519142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sprinkling Apparatus.
Inventor: LEIGH ARTHUR GRAHAM
Filed: 1905-09-22
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 19,142. Leigh, A. G. Sept. 22. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Turbines.- Curved guides 1, which are stated to assist in imparting motion, are attached to the arms 2 of sprinkling- appliances such as are used for distributing sewage over bacteria beds. The guide is formed in the path of the liquid discharged from the perforations 3 and has a serrated lip 5.
Patent GB-190525499-A (GB)
Title: Method of Effecting a Closed Cycle of Operations for the Supply of Hot Air under Pressure to a Motor.
Inventor: LOEWENSTEIN CHARLES PRINCE DE
Filed: 1905-12-07
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 25,499. Loewenstein, Charles, Prince de. Dec. 20, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901.] Hot-air engines.-A closed cycle of operations comprises admitting compressed cold air to a receptacle, displacing the cold air by hot air which causes the cold air to take its place in a heater, expanding the hot air in a motor, and exhausting through a cooler into the cold-air reservoir. Figs. 1 and 2 show a rotary distributing-chamber a, divided into four compartments h, which are placed by the valves b, c successively into, communication with the cold-air systems m, d, e, the hot-air system f, k, n, g, and the motor admission pipe i. The chambers may be stationary and controlled by cocks.
Patent GB-190601248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Axle Boxes and Wheels for Motor Road Vehicles.
Filed: 1906-01-17
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 1248. New Arrol-Johnaton Car Co., and Napier, J. S. Jan. 17. Axle bearings.-The driving-wheels of motorvehicles, particularly heavy vehicles such as omnibuses, wagons, and lorries, are removably mounted on a tubular sleeve which carries the driving-wheel fittings. Fig. 4 shows the invention applied to a vehicle driven by side chains. The combined sprocket-wheel and brake drum C is fixed to the flange B' of a tubular sleeve B, which rotates on a liner on the fixed axle A. The sleeve is held in position on the axle by means of a thrust collar and a locking-nut. The hub E of the road wheel is removably connected to the flange B' by means of retaining bolts H. The wheel spokes fit between a flange on the hub E and an outer collar F, and are fixed in position on the hub by bolts G. A dust cap is screwed on the end of the tubular sleeve. In the case of a vehicle with a live axle, the sprocket-wheel is dispensed with, and the tubular sleeve B is securely fixed to the driving-axle.
Patent GB-190602925-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Skid for a Tramcar.
Inventor: DUNHAM DANIEL
Filed: 1906-02-07
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 2925. Dunham, D., and Lacey, A. C. Feb. 7. Brakes.-A skid brake for a tramcar comprises wooden blocks A, armoured with steel, one of which is forced on to the wheel and rail when the rod B, which has two right-handed screwthreaded portions K, is rotated from the handwheel F through bevelgearing. The blocks are connected to arms G by bolts working in slots, and carry pins J working in guides I.
Patent GB-190606693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hair Pins.
Inventor: BIGELOW GEORGE HEFFLAND
Filed: 1906-03-20
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 6693. Bigelow, G. H. March 20. Hair-pins.-The bow end is bent over to form a finger grip E, one side D of which is longer than the other so that the waved or bent limbs are disposed in parallel planes. The invention is applicable to hairpins as described in Specification No. 11,557, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190612857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carpets, Rugs, and Mats.
Inventor: ARCHER JOHN
Filed: 1906-06-02
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 12,857. Archer, J., and Archer, J. June 2. Carpets ; rugs and mats. -The corners of carpets, rugs, and mats of coconut fibre, coir yarn, or other material are strengthened by means of plates E of stamped tin, cast or malleable iron, or brass, or, according to the Provisional Specification, of leather, paper, or the like. The plate E, Fig. 5, has vertical side walls F, G, which are joined together and have outwardly-curved flanges H, I. Each corner of the body A, Fig. 2, of the carpet &c. is placed on a plate E with its edges against the inner sides of the walls F, G. A plaited or other binder C is then placed round the edges of the carpet, so that the flanges H, I rest upon the upper edge of 'the binder, which is then sewn to the carpet by a cord D of coco-nut fibre or coir yarn, or, according to the Provisional Specification, by a thread, twine, or wire. The cord passes through holes in the walls F, G of the plates E, which are thus secured to the carpet with their walls enclosed between the body A and the binder C.
Patent GB-190613705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Equipments for Rescue Work in Mines or the like.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1906-06-14
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 13,705. Bloxam, A. G., [Armaturen und Maschinenfabrik "Westfalia" Akt.-Ges.]. June 14. Cupboards to contain and facilitate the putting- on of the equipment used for rescue work in mines have hinged to the open front an arm or frame f, in a loop h of which hangs a safety-lamp l suspended from a hook i. The person about to assume the rescue-apparatus takes the lamp in his hand, swings the arm into the right-angle position, and takes his stand with his back to the cupboard, with the swinging arm in front of him, in which position he is enabled to put his arms through the shoulderstraps of the back part of the apparatus contained in the upper compartment of the cupboard, and then to put on the mask and breast-bag, which hang upon the swinging arm. Several of the devices may be placed side by side in one casing.
Patent GB-190614084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Countersinking Marble Slabs or the like.
Inventor: PEIRCE JOHN ROYDEN
Filed: 1906-06-19
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 14,084. Peirce, J. R. June 19. Plug cocks.-In a machine for countersinking marble, a plug cock of the shape and construction shown in the Figures is employed. The valve is operated by one of two handles through differential gearing, the first for reduced speed and the second for greater speed.
Patent GB-190622505-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Projectile.
Inventor: HOXIE GILBERT HAMILTON
IPC: F42B12/34
Filed: 1906-10-11
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 22,505. Hoxie, G. H. Oct. 11. Projectiles. - To cause the projectile to expand on impact, a hard-metal plug E, Fig. 1, or G, Fig. 3, is embedded in the nose of the projectile, an air space F or G<3> being formed in rear of the plug.
Patent GB-190625190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1906-11-08
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 25,190. Horstmann, S. A., Horstmann, A., Horstmann, G. O. H., Horstmann, B. H., Edgar, W. T., and Lister & Co., R. A. Nov. 8. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. In a carburettor suitable for alcohol or other fuel, and having an iris diaphragm immediately above the fuel inlet, the inlet takes the form of a number of small jets uncovered one by one as the diaphragm is adjusted. Fig. 1 shows the diaphragm g and the jets j. The inner edge of the diaphragm is thinned down, as shown in Fig. 5. A second iris diaphragm k or other throttle may be placed as shown, and worked in conjunction with the diaphragm g, or independently of it.
Patent GB-190628595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Corsets.
Inventor: MUNTER CHARLES
Filed: 1906-12-14
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 28,595. Munter, C. Dec. 14. Corsets.-A corset is made of upper and lower sections A, B, Fig. 2, of pliable cotton or silk cloth fabric, the whole being shaped to make a skin fit. The corset fastens in front by push-buttons, and behind has an opening extending from the lower edge to a point 14, Fig. 3, the meeting edges being laced together through eyelets..Each row of eyelets is arranged between two stiffeners, one following the contour of the edge. Straps D, D' have their rear ends connected to the laces. Each independent and graduated lace passes from one strap through the eyelets to the other strap, as shown .in Fig. 3. The corset is fastened by drawing forward the straps and buckling them together in front.
Patent GB-190708957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Production of Multiple Photographic Images.
Inventor: SHAW JAMES BECKETT
Filed: 1907-04-18
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 8957. Shaw, J. B. April 18. Reflectors.-Two mirrors are arranged to enable an object to be photographed from five points of view at once. The mirrors 1, 2 have each a bevelled edge at which they are joined so that the reflecting surfaces are vertical and make an angle of 72 degrees or thereabouts. They are framed, mounted on castors, and are preferably large enough to reflect a full-length figure. The object to be photographed is placed near 8, and four reflections are produced. Drapery may be placed at 11, providing an even-tinted background in the picture.
Patent GB-190710350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loose Leaf Ledgers.
Inventor: BURNS DAVID
Filed: 1907-05-03
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 10,350. Burns, D., Waterston, G., Waterston, J. W., Waterston, J. S., . Waterston, C. B., and Waterston, R., [trading as Waterston & Sons, G.]. May3. Filing papers &c.-In loose-leaf binders having cords which pass through the sheets and are tightened to clamp the sheets, the cord-tightening devices are carried entirely in one of the binding-bars. Figs. 1 and 2 show parts of a binder having covers a and bars b between w h i c h the sheets are clamped by the operation of the cord e. The two ends of the cord are fixed to one bar b, and from these points it passes across to, and through openings at f into, the other bar b, in which it passes, as shown, round fixed guide-pulleys g, g, k and a pulley l carried by a nut m on the screw h. The screw is operated to clamp and release the sheets by a key which may be engaged on the squared end j. The flexible back n of the binder may be movably attached to one of the covers a by means of springs o, or elastic cords &c. in recesses p.
Patent GB-190710916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sleepers and Means for Attaching Railway Rails thereto.
Inventor: BEAL HARRY FRANK
Filed: 1907-05-10
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 10,916. Beal, H. F. May 10, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Sleepers ; rails, securing to sleepers. - Metal railway sleepers are made with downwardly diverging side and end walls and open at the bottom, being preferably pressed from sheet metal. Slots 3, 3' are formed in the sleeper for the introduction of bolts 6, and slots 4 for the ends of the clamping- plates 7. When the clamps and bolts are in position, tapered keys 11 are driven through slots in the ends of the bolts so as to press the plates on to the rail flanges. To prevent creeping, a notch n is cut in the rail flange in which the securing-bolt fits. In a modified arrangement, the bolts are passed up through a hole in the upper surface of the sleeper, the slots 3, 3<1> being dispensed with. To prevent creeping, tongues are struck up out of the sleeper and fit into notches in the rail flange or fish-plate. Openings H are formed in the sleepers to facilitate ballasting.
Patent GB-190712138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Internal-combustion Engines
Inventor: KOCH EUGENE
Filed: 1907-05-25
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 12,138. Koch, E. June 1, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Revolving-cylinder type.-A rotary internal-combustion engine is formed with a series of radial cylinders, preferably eight in number, arranged coaxially in pairs. The pistons carry rollers which engage three-horned cams secured to a fixed shaft as described in Specification No. 27,810, A.D. 1904. Distribution and ignition are effected by double-looped cams. In the engine shown in the drawings, the cylinders are fixed and the shaft rotates, but the construction may be suitably modified for a revolving-cylinder type of engine. Four pairs of cylinders, such as A, A<1>, Figs. 1 and 5, are arranged radially around a shaft i. One pair of cylinders only, with the distribution and ignition details, will be described, as the remaining cylinders &c. are of similar construction. The cylinder A is fitted with a solid piston a which is formed integral with a larger hollow piston a' working in the cylinder A'. The effective areas of the two pistons are so arranged that they give equal impulses. Within the hollow piston a<1> is carried a part a<2>, the equivalent of a connecting-rod, which transmits the pressure of a spring e to a shaft f, on which are mounted rollers g. The pressure of the rollers on the three-horned cams h cause these to rotate, and with them the driving-shaft. The admission valves are controlled by a camj, Figs. 1 and 3, fixed to the shaft and formed with a doublelooped race. As the cam rotates, a runner k passes alternately from the inner groove to the outer groove and vice versa. The movements of the runner k are transmitted by a rod l, Figs. 1 and 6, to a lever m, fulcrumed at m<1> and actuating two valve-rods n, n<1> controlling admission valves n<2>, n<3>. When one valve is open, the other is closed, so that, when one piston is making a power stroke, the other is making a suction stroke. The exhaust valves are actuated in a similar manner to the admission valves by a cam j<1>. The ignition is similarly controlled by a cam o. A lever t is provided for altering the position of the cams for reverse running.