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Patent GB-190522108-A (GB)
Title: Fare Indicator for Carriages.
Inventor: PICARD RENE
Filed: 1905-10-30
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 22,108. Picard, R. Oct. 30. Fares, registering; odometers.-A fare-indicator for carriages is arranged to indicate the fare corresponding to the distance or the time, whichever happens to be the greater. On the shaft D is loosely mounted a disk c driven by gearing C and clockwork; and a wheel B driven by a worm A and a flexible shaft from one of the wheels of the vehicle. A sleeve d on the shaft D can be moved into any of three positions by means of a lever I and a cam on a shaft l; in the first position, neither of the wheels H, H<1> on the sleeve is engaged by pawls b, b<1> and the indicating-mechanism is out of gear ; in the second position, the wheel H<1> is engaged by the pawls b<1> and the fare indicated corresponding to the distance ; and in the third position, both wheels H, H<1> are engaged by the pawls b, b<1> and the fare indicated corresponding to the time or the distance, whichever happens to be the greater. The shaft l is held in any of its positions by a three-notched disk S<1> and a spring-actuated lever u, the e particular setting of the apparatus being shown at a window by one of the phrases "Free," "By the kilometre," or "By the hour or kilometre," on a strip connected to collars on the shaft l. On the shaft D is fixed a toothed wheel X connected by a spring with a loose escapement wheel K and acting on pawls m in such a manner that, after the wheel X has rotated one step, the pawls m<1> allow the wheel K to rotate one step and thus advance the fare drum e intermittently. Two pins projecting from a sleeve are adapted, when the sleeve is carried to the right by a lever M and a cam on the shaft l, to engage with the disk L, and continued motion of the lever carries two pins on the disk into gear with holes in the fare-indicating and totalregistering drums e, f. A guard-plate F prevents the longer pin from engaging the drum f until the drum e has advanced two steps. Any supplementary fare is indicated on a drum G, which, along with a similar drum G', is operated by a doubleended pawl A<1> and a hand-operated shaft B'. When the apparatus is set to "Free," the sleeve disengages from the disk L and returns, the disk also moves far enough to disengage its longer pin from the total drum f, and one end of the pawl A<1> is raised, so that the drums e, G are returned to their zero positions by internal springs ; the integrating-drums f, G<1> are, however, retained by a pawl o connected with a shaft O<1>, and by the second end of the'pawl A<1>. A drum I<1> for registering 75 centimes per hiring is advanced one step each time the apparatus is "set" by a pawl, a lever K<1>, and a finger on the shaft l, and the totaldistance drum I<11> operated by a pawl, a lever M', and four pins on the wheel B. The drums I', I", G<1>, f are returned to their zero positions when the lock Q<1> is operated to free the pawlcarrying shaft 0'. The fare strip is secured to its drum by being passed beneath two pins R<1>, Fig. 9, round a rod, and folded under itself as shown.
Patent GB-190522544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Comparison or Standardization of Electrical Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: KALLMANN MARTIN
Filed: 1905-11-03
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 22,544. Kallmann, M. Nov. 3. Current, energy, and quantity meters; resistances. - Resistances having such high temperatureresistance coefficients as to vary within certain limits almost in proportion to the current passing through them are employed for calibrating purposes. The resistances generally consist of very thin iron wire in an atmosphere of hydrogen in glass bulbs, as used in connexion with Nernst lamps. Such a resistance is used in series with a relatively large resistance, preferably of constantin, manganin, or other non- varying resistance material, though incandescent lamps, carbon, graphite, or even liquid resistances may be used. In this way both a constant current and a constant pressure can be obtained, the latter at the terminals of the constant resistance. The variable resistances are preferably designed for small currents, from “ to 1 ampere, and larger currents are obtained by connecting them together in parallel. Ammeters, volt-meters, and amperehour meters can thus be directly calibrated. Wattmeters and watt-hour meters can be calibrated by inserting the variable resistances V, Fig. 5, in the feeders on the supply side and the constant resistance W on the consumer's side of the meter 2 ; the energy absorbed in the meter itself may usually be ignored. In a modified arrangement, both variable and constant resistance are connected on the consumer's side of the meter, the pressure at the ends of the constant resistance being separately communicated to the shunt circuit of the meter. To allow for the energy absorbed in the meter shunt circuit, a wheatstone bridge arrangement may be adopted ; the variable resistances V<1>, V<2>, Fig. 6, a constant resistance b-c, and an adjustable resistance d-k, in parallel with the pressure circuit of the meter, form the arms of the bridge, and the balance is obtained either by means of a detector G<1>, or by observing the brightness of the variable resistances.
Patent GB-190606276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wind Shelters for Ships.
Inventor: HELMOLT CARL VON
Filed: 1906-03-15
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 6276. Helmolt, C. von. Nov. 25, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Wind shields. - Detachable w i n d screens for ships are formed of transverse walls c of wood, canvas, &c. secured between the decks as shown in the Figure. If the walls are formed of canvas sheets, these may be stretched by means of ropes between eyes, cleats, or the like secured to the deck girders b and the deck a. The walls may be formed with openings or windows d and provided with shelves e.
Patent GB-190608147-A (GB)
Title: Improved Scorer or Counter for Card Games and other uses.
Inventor: NORTON EDWIN KENNETH
Filed: 1906-04-04
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 8147. Norton, E. K. April 4. Scoring a n d marking.-A counting -apparatus, which is particularly applicable for scoring card games, consists of a cardboard, metal, &c. base a, Figs. 1 and 2, marked with ten and hundreds up to 500, and two disks b, c, which are riveted or eyeleted to the base. The disk b is marked with units and can be rotated by means of a finger b<2>. The disk c is formed with a pointer c', which indicates units on the disk b and tens or hundreds on the outer scale. As shown in Fig. 5, a pair of counters is applied to the inner and outer portions a, a<2> of an ordinary case for holding playing-cards. Washers may be fitted on the eyelets or rivets to which the disks b, c are pivoted. When it is necessary to score above 100, an additional pointer may be provided.
Patent GB-190609386-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Scalping, Grading, Dressing, Sorting, and similarly Treating Millers' and Others' Stock or Materials.
Inventor: STACEY FRANK
Filed: 1906-04-21
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 9386. Stacey, F. April 21. Feeding-devices.-In a modification of the machine described in Specification No. 27,577, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Sifting &c.], for sifting reduce wheat or middlings, break meal, &c., through a vertical sifting-surface h by means of beaters d<2> carried by a revolving drum d, the stock is fed into the machine by a small horizontal worm conveyer x working within a chamber x<3> adjacent to the bottom x<2> of the machine. The worm may be driven by a belt and bevel-gearing from the main shaft e, and delivers the stock through a gradually-increasing opening x<8> into the space i between the beaters d<2> and the cylinder h.
Patent GB-190610868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cardboard Gluing Machines for use in the Manufacture of Boxes and for other purposes.
Filed: 1906-05-09
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 10,868. Lawrence Printing Machinery Co., and Lawrence, P. May 9. Glueing.-Relates to that type of cardboardglueing machine, for use in box-making and like purposes, in which the glueing - device and the rollers for compressing the edges of the material are combined in one machine, and consists in providing means for applying pressure simultaneously to all the rollers, and for rendering the latter readily accessible for cleaning purposes. The top rollers c are mounted in a pivoted frame a, which can be turned back about a rod d into the position shown. The frame is acted upon by springs n carried by a bar m, which is revolubly held by a screw l, operated by a hand-wheel. The screw works through a nut in a cross-bar e, which is carried by two posts secured to the machine frame. The bar is revolubly secured to one of the posts, and is provided with a lock or jaw to engage a reduced part at the top of the other. The device for holding the material in contact with the glueing-disk w consists of a curved block t, which can swing about a point r on the table ledge and can be adjusted to suit the thickness of the material by a screw t<1> pivoted to it.
Patent GB-190611293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Fluting and like Processes.
Inventor: STRONG ELI CHARLES
Filed: 1906-05-14
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 11,293. Strong, E. C. May 14. Milling.-Articles to be fluted, especially twist drills, are supported by a row of headstocks mounted on a sliding table A, Fig. 2. The grooves are cut by a gang ot cutters F<1>, and the work is supported by rests H, which are independently adjustable by plates- J and screws K to compensate for change in cutter diameter due to regrinding &c. The plates J are preferably pivoted so that the thickness of web increases slightly towards the drill shank. In a modification, the plates are supported by three set-screws, one at one end, and two at the other geared together and having right and left handed threads ; more than three screws may be used. In a further modification, the plates J are dispensed with, and the rests H have lifting- screws bearing directly on the table A, which is then arranged at the required angle to produce the desired thickening of web. The headstocks are then mounted so as to be movable in a vertical plane. Movable headstocks may be employed in all cases, to prevent undue stress on the drill.
Patent GB-190611439-A (GB)
Title: Wrenches.
Inventor: HIELSCHER JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-16
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 11,439. Hielscher, J. W. May 16. Wrenches. -The fixed jaw of a pipe wrench is rigidly mounted on a support consisting of a body portion with spaced plates 5, between which are pivoted the operating- handle 12 and the movable jaw 8, which has a reduced shank to provide shoulders 11<a> on each side to be slidably connected to the curved bent ends 11‹ of spaced arms 11<b> on the handle, the spaced arms also being provided with a roller 11<e> moving on the shank. For gripping small objects, the fixed jaw may be rocked on a pivot 14 by forming an extension 7 to receive a thumb - screw. The jaws may be arcuate or straight.
Patent GB-190613430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pantagraphic Apparatus for Copying Sections of Prismatic Solids.
Inventor: EGERTON ROBERT WALTER
Filed: 1906-06-11
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 13,430. Egerton, R. W., and Colquhoun, J. A. June 11. Pantographs. - The cross-sectional outlines of such objects as the wheels and rails of a railway system are obained while in position by means of a pantograph, which is pivoted to a frame m secured to the object by a clamp' b. The arm g carrying the chisel-edged pointer e is reversible upon the link h<1>, to which it is secured by means of buttons p. The pointer may be slid along the arm, the end of which is shaped in the form of an arc of a circle struck from a centre at the edge of the pointer. The frame is provided with a limb u for the purpose of setting the apparatus at rightangles to the object. The sheet of paper or zinc for receiving the drawing of the outline is secured at the upper end of the frame. The links of the apparatus and the arm g are formed with strengthening-ribs x.
Patent GB-190618454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Grinding or Crushing Mills.
Inventor: FRASER JAMES JOHNSTONE
Filed: 1906-08-17
Granted: 1907-09-17
Abstract: 18,454. Fraser, J. J. Aug. 17. Disk mills.-A grinding or crushing mill comprises two rotary disks G at the opposite ends of a shaft H, working against stationary disks A in casings M. The stationary disks are adjusted by means of screwed rods B working in brackets P and d terminating in a spherical or ball - shaped inner end C, held in a corresponding part of the disk by a ring or collar D. Each rod B is provided with a hand-wheel E and a locking-ring F. A split ring L, sprung into a groove K in the periphery of the disk A, bears against the inside of the casing and prevents the escape of dust.
Patent GB-190618804-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Gulley Grid and Chamber for Ball Back Flow Seal
Inventor: WIGG STANLEY THOMAS
Filed: 1906-08-22
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 18,804. Wigg, S. T. Aug. 22. Gully traps; overflow at gullies, preventing.- Back flow of liquid through the grating of an ordinary gully is prevented by means of a ball float enclose in a chamber attached to a special cover fastened beneath the ordinary grating. Fig. 1 shows the special cover, and Fig. 3 shows it with the ball chamber and ordinary grating F attached. The cover is dished as shown, and provided with one central hole B. The square or cylindrical chamber also has a central hole D, and is made long enough to reach to the water seal of the gulley. This chamber may be dispensed with, the wooden or other ball C being chained to the cover,
Patent GB-190619096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Fuel Supplying and Vapourizing Apparatus for Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1906-08-27
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 19,096. Southey, A. W., Browne, C. M., and Lacre Motor Car Co. Aug. 27. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The liquid fuel is supplied to the carburettor in measured quantities by a displacer'E, which causes it to overflow from a vessel D in which it is kept at a constant level by a float valve. Fig. 1 shows the displacer worked by the oil-admission valve G of the vaporizer O, which is in turn worked by the main admission valve P through a rod I and lever H. The valve G acts through a spring L and lever K, the stroke of which is adjustable by a wedge-shaped stop C. The tubes N of the vaporizer are exposed in their middle so that they may be heated by a flame at starting. In another arrangement, the displacer is worked by a screw motor driven by the air current through worm gearing ; the fulcrum of the lever between the cam and the displacer is adjustable.
Patent GB-190619429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed and Reversing Gears.
Inventor: WIRTZ LUIS
Filed: 1906-08-31
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 19,429. Wirtz, L. Aug. 31. Turbines.-In change-speed and reversing toothed and belt gearing, a ball clutching-device is employed designed with a view to avoiding shock while changing speed. It is stated to be applicable to driving-gear for screw propellers driven by turbines. The clutching device, which comprises a ring 16 carrying a set of balls 17 projecting inwardly, is adapted to slide longitudinally relatively to a series of drums 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 so that the balls engage each drum in succession and are driven thereby. These drums are driven at different speeds and in different directions by variable gearing. In the arrangement shown, a driving-shaft 2 carries the high-speed drum 1 and a sun-wheel 23. A planet-carrier 26 then drives a sleeve 4 and the drum 3 and a sunwheel 27 at an intermediate speed. A carrier 29 then drives a sleeve 6 and the drum 5 and a sunwheel 31 at a low speed. An annulus 33 and the drum 8 are driven in the reverse direction. The drum 7 is free. The driven element is a cylinder 15 mounted on a boss 11 carrying a transmitting- sprocket &c. 12. The cylinder 15 is made with longitudinal slots to allow limbs 18, Fig. 8, to pass from the ring 16 inside to a ring 19 outside, the ring 19 having a ball race and a set of balls between itself and a non-rotating actuating-collar 20. The drums are shaped as shown in Fig. 5 with plain parts to render intermediate free rotary positions possible and to present an unbroken rolling surface to the balls 17. The engaging parts are rounded off to ensure smooth engagement. More than one set of engaging balls may be used.
Patent GB-190619513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Automatically Analysing Mixed Gases and Recording the Percentage therein of one of the Gases.
Inventor: HUBBARD WILLIAM SAMMONS
Filed: 1906-09-01
Granted: 1907-08-31
Abstract: 19,513. Hubbard, W. S. Sept. 1. Compressing; exhausting.-Relates to automatic apparatus for analysing gases and recording the results, specially applicable to the extraction of carbonic acid in flue gases. A bell C attached to a hollow spindle D closed at the top is alternately put into connexion with the air and with the chimney exhaust by means of a valve G, hollow sleeve E<2>, holes D<2>, and pipes D<1>, H so that the spindle D reciprocates vertically, carrying with it on a rod R vessels S, W<1> in which are suspended bells S', W respectively. The speed of the apparatus is regulated by a valve H<1> on the pipe H. The vessel S is attached to a cord M passing over a device L' and carrying at its other end a weight M<1>. The device L<3> and a cam L<2> are attached to a spindle L<1> carried in a bracket L. On the spindle L<1> are loosely mounted weighted levers N, N<1> and a toothed cam N<2>. Pins L<4>, L<5> are adapted on the turning of the spindle L<1> to lift one or other of the levers N, N<1> until the cam L<2> escapes from a piece K<x> on a lever K<1> carried by a rod K, when the lever N or N<1>, resting upon a shoulder N<3> of the cam N', moves it and thereby turns the rod K through the toothed lever 0 and rods O<1>, O<2>, thus operating the valve G through a link J and lugs G<1> and also operating a slide valve Q through a link P. The gas to be analysed is drawn into the bell S<1> from the valve Q through a pipe S<3> attached to a nozzle 2, the valve being connected with the flue by a pipe S<2> attached to a nozzle 1. From the bell S<1>, the gas passes back to the valve Q, which has in the meanwhile been operated, and thence some passes to a measuring-vessel T by a pipe T<2>, the remainder going to the atmosphere by a pipe 4<a> attached to a nozzle 4. The gas from the vessel T passes back by the pipe T<2> to the valve Q by the nozzle 3, and thence by a nozzle 6 and pipe V to an absorption vessel V<1>, from which it passes by pipes 5<a>, 5<b> to the bell W, which is suspended from a weighted lever X carrying a lever W<4> on which is a pen for marking on a rotating cylinder X<1>. After measurement, the unabsorbed gas passes by the pipe 5<a> and nozzle 5 to the atmosphere. A nozzle 7 of the valve Q is connected with the chimney by the pipes H<2>, H and with the pipe S<2> by the port K to keep the sample fresh when gas is not being analysed. The vertical reciprocation of the parts connected with the spindle D may be otherwise effected, and other kinds of valves may be employed.
Patent GB-190625524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gun Carriages.
Inventor: PETCH ALBANY FRANCIS
Filed: 1906-11-12
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 25,524. Petch, A. F., and Redpath, R. Nov. 12. Field carriages.-The recoil apparatus is shown in sectional plan in Fig. 3, and consists of a buffer cylinder g and return spring k mounted in a cylinder l, which has arms m<1> extending through longitudinal slots into two spring-cases b. When the gun recoils, the spring k is compressed by the flange g<2> on the buffer cylinder and the pressure is transmitted through the cylinder to the springs n, so that each column of springs is compressed about one-half of the total recoil of the gun. The cylinders bare secured in housings a<1> on the cradle a by pins c ; but for transport purposes the pins are withdrawn, and the recoil gear is pushed into the cradle and locked by the pins to lugs a<3>.
Patent GB-190628719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Buckets and the like adapted for Supplying Live Fuel for Lighting Fires.
Inventor: ALLEN CHARLES
Filed: 1906-12-15
Granted: 1908-01-15
Abstract: 28,719. Allen, C., and Jones, r. W. Salisbury-. Dec. 15. Braziers; lighting fires.-A portable fire-bucket for containing live smokeless fuel, for use in lighting f i r e s in ordinary domestic grates, and for o t h e r purposes, consists of a vessel a, lined with a refractory material and fitted with a pump e, or a rotary blower, for forcing air through the pipe g and the nozzle h. A perforated or imperforate cover b and a handle d are provided.
Patent GB-190704085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Alarm Apparatus.
Inventor: COLEMAN GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-02-19
Granted: 1908-02-19
Abstract: 4085. Coleman, G. F. Feb. 19. Signals, time-alarm.-The central clock which controls electric alarms in a number of rooms, has a series of contacts corresponding with the hours, over which the hour-hand moves, and also four other contacts corresponding to the quarter-hours over which the minute-hand moves. The electric circuit through any alarm is not completed unless both hands touch their contacts simultanously. Main wires lead from these contacts, and wires from a special switch in each alarm circuit are connected to these main wires. The switches in the various rooms have circles of contacts corresponding to the hours, any one of which may be touched by the contact-arm I. Four plug sockets marked H, 15, 30, 45 correspond to the quarter-hours. By moving the arm I to make contact with the desired hour-contact, and inserting the plug L in its proper socket, the bands of the central clock are caused to complete the circuit of the alarm bell in the room at the desired time.
Patent GB-190704412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Springs for Vehicles.
Inventor: MCGINN PATRICK JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-02-22
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 4412. McGinn, P. J. Feb. 22. Fastening.-One of the scroll irons j of the bearing-spring of a vehicle is formed with a draught-hook l.
Patent GB-190704437-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing Percussion Caps in Cartridges.
Filed: 1907-02-22
Granted: 1908-01-02
Abstract: 4437. Lake, H. H., [Centralstelle fiir Wissenschõftlich-Technische Untersuchungen Ges.]. Feb. 22. Cartridges ; primers. - The inner edge of a percussion cap d, Fig. 5, is held against a shoulder in a cap chamber a, especially one formed of one piece of metal, by a projection e on the chamber bearing against a projection on the cap or against its rear end, the projection being preferably formed by forcing down the raised edge of the chamber or by impressing a circular groove b, Fig. 1, in it. The cartridge case or the breech-bolt may be constructed so that only an annular part surrounding the cap chamber bears against the breech bolt.