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Patent GB-190512947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Storage of Electrically Transmitted Energy.
Inventor: FOX HENRY WILSON
IPC: H02J15/00
Filed: 1905-06-22
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 12,947. Fox, H. W. June 22. Distributing.-The surplus electric energy supplied from a main generating-station to a local station is accumulated as potential energy by causing it to raise water &c. to a height or otherwise, the potential energy being reconverted, when needed, to electric energy by allowing the water to drive turbines, which drive local generators, or otherwise. The source A supplies electric energy to the consuming-station B, to which is connected the point C in such a way as not to be disconnected by an interruption in the connexion between A, B. The excess energy passing between the stations A, B is accumulated preferably by the conveyance of water from a source D into the reservoir C. Instead of water, weights upon trucks may be conveyed to a height.
Patent GB-190513130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleansing the Rails of Tramways and Railways.
Inventor: PRINGLE PERCIVAL JOHN
Filed: 1905-06-26
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 13,130. Pringle, P. J. June 26. Rail-cleaners.-A rail-cleaner particularly applicable to electric tramways has sliding scrapers and is mounted yieldingly to allow for clearing points, obstructions, &c., as shown in Fig. 9, and for the swinging of the vehicle body when curves are traversed, as shown in Fig. 10. Fig. 4 shows a section on the line Z-Y, Fig. 3. Two scrapers a, b for the rail surface and groove slide in the sleeves s of the plate d, which bears on the rounded supports g, k under the action of the restoring-springs i, j. These springs are carried on pivoted rods o, which may be T-headed to slip under the claws r, Fig. 10, in the bracket k, and which pass through wide holes in the plate d to allow for tilting. When the sleeves are tilted the scrapers seize within them, so that they are rapidly moved from the rails. The scrapers bear on the rails by their own weight, or under additional weights or springs, and they may be provided with pins t sliding in grooves u, the downward travel being arrested by the abutment of the bottom pin on the ledge v. The pins are withdrawn through the openings w, and the worn-out scraper ends are prevented from falling out by rivets y. In alternative forms the pins are replaced by integral projections, or a continuous strip of metal may be formed on or attached to the scraper, so as to bear on the rail. The strip may be of soft metal and may be of such area that it will wear away at a predetermined rate. The construction is applicable to single scrapers and scrapers having two integral blades.
Patent GB-190515826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubber Treads.
Inventor: PRATT PHILIP WATSON
Filed: 1905-08-02
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 15,826. Pratt, P. W. Aug. 2. Soles; heels; sole and heel protectors; slipping, preventing. - Relates to reinforcing plugs for rubber treads such as are used on the soles and heels of boots and shoes. These plugs are cut from a piece of frictioned fabric 3 which is disposed in deep, close corrugations 4, the fabric being treated with frictioning solution of unvulcanized rubber before it is corrugated. The plugs are inserted in the treads before vulcanization. When applied to a sole, they are preferably arranged with the corrugations extending crossways. The warp threads are preferably thicker than the weft.
Patent GB-190520613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in River Boats.
Filed: 1905-10-11
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 20,613. Soc. des Messagerles Fluviales de France, and Soc. Anon. des Forges et Chantiers de la MediterranÚe. Oct. 28, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Hulls.-A canal boat is provided with a recess at the stern to contain a vertically-movable platform carrying the propelling-machinery. A hole may be formed in the deck to permit access to the propeller.
Patent GB-190520748-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Method and Means for Obtaining a Puncture Resisting Pneumatic Tyre.
Inventor: WHITMORE WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-10-13
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 20,748. Whitmore, W., and Allan, G. Oct. 13. Tyres, pneumatic.-A coarse linen fabric known as "drabbets," which may be combined with rubber in the ordinary manner, is used for pneumatic tyres. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 14.990, A.D. 1891, No. 16,238, A.D. 1893, and No. 17,387, A.D. 1896.]
Patent GB-190521324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Tipplers
Inventor: TURNBULL FRED
Filed: 1905-10-20
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 21,324. Turnbull, F. Oct. 20. Tipping-apparatus.-Relates to rotary tipplers resting upon frictional driving and idler rollers, and comprises automatic means for putting the driving-mechanism into action and for retaining and releasing the corves. The cage D is kept out of contact with the driving-rollers Y by struts E pivoted on the same shaft and connected by links F to a lever J. The tendency of the cage is to throw the struts E out of contact with the stop block W so as to engage the rollers Y, but this is normally prevented by the lever J abutting against a notch in the end of a lever K. As the empty corve runs down the inclined rail section, it rocks a lever connected by an adjustable rod to the lever K so as to release the lever J and bring the cage into contact with the friction driving-rollers. The lever K is returned by a weight P<1> as the empty corve passes away so as to lock the lever J and struts E in their initial position, to which they are returned by weights E' after passing stops W<1>. As the cage completes its rotation, the stops W, having adjustable packings W<2>, engage the struts E and the cage is brought to rest. As a full corve is run on to the cage, its axle releases a latch T from a catch T<1>. The latch T is connected to the heavier arm of a lever R so that as the latch falls a stop V is thrown up to prevent a corve from passing through the cage. As the corve reaches its inverted position, the latch T falls back again and is caught on the catch T<1> by the action of a spring T<2>. These retaining and releasing levers are similar to those described in Specification No. 2412, A.D. 1903, but the arrangement is such that the tendency for the lever to be pressed down by the impact of the oncoming tub-axle, with the resulting possibility of the latter passing beyond the intended stopping place, is obviated.
Patent GB-190522355-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Ironing, Calendering, and other like Machinery.
Inventor: ARMITAGE WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-11-01
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 22,355. Armitage, W. J., and Crosland, G. A. Nov. 1. Ironing-machines. - The steam-heated concave bed of an ironing, calender - ing, or like machine is constructed, as shown in transverse section in Fig. 2, of two sheets a, b, the edges of one or both of which are bent and riveted together as shown at c, thus dispensing with the employment of the usual distance-pieces.
Patent GB-190523152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Water Closet Basins
Inventor: HODGSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-11-10
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 23,152. Hodgson, W. Nov. 10. Closet basins; flushing.-The basin is made with a deep seal having a large water area and a side outlet instead of a centre outlet as described in Specification No. 16,462, A.D. 1894. To prevent bursting by frost, the flush pipe is connected with the arm A by a screw union K, the arm being connected to the basin by means of a fly-nut G and washer H or moulded in one piece therewith. A spreader J may be used. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 16,462, A.D. 1894.]
Patent GB-190606829-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Grinding Carding-engine Cylinders.
Inventor: FISCHER FRANZ WILHELM GEORG HA
Filed: 1906-03-21
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 6829. Fischer, F. W. G. H., and Fehrs, G. H. D. March 21. Carding engines. - In a machine f or grinding simultaneously two cylinders in a carding-engine, to ensure accurate grinding a guide rod d is engaged by an extension c of the nut b which engages the " Horsfall" screw to traverse the grinding-tools l, l<1>. The tools are adjustably carried in slots i, i<1> at the ends of separately adjustable arms g, g<1>, and comprise strips or plates of wood, metal, &c. faced with emery cloth and secured to leather straps or strips of fabric.
Patent GB-190610244-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Manufacture of Blocks, Tiles or Slabs for Paving and other purposes.
Inventor: SHOTT WILLIAM NISBET
Filed: 1906-05-02
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 10,244. Shott, W. N. May 2. Paving-blocks, tiles, or slabs are made of a mixture of crushed stone which will pass through a “ in. mesh, granulated wood, fine stone dust, and asphalt or other bituminous or resinous cement. The materials are heated separately, mixed together, and pressed into blocks or laid down in sheet form. The proportions of the ingredients vary according to the climatic conditions under which the material is to be used, and in the Provisional Specification it is stated that the proportions also vary according to the nature of the stone used.
Patent GB-190611741-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliance for Restraining the Motion of Animals Attached to Vehicles
Inventor: BREEN MICHAEL
Filed: 1906-05-19
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 11,741. Breen, M. May 19. Stopping and controlling restive animals; reinholders.-The reins are placed, during the absence of the driver, in a clamp 4, placed eccentrically on a roller 2 carried by a pivoted lever 1 which is balanced so that the roller 2 is normally out of contract with the vehicle wheel 3. When the reins are passed over a bracket 6 on the vehicle and secured in the clamp 4, the roller is brought into contact with the vehicle wheel, and any forward movement of the horse causes a pull on the reins. In order that the pull may be less sudden, the clamp 4, Fig. 3, may be placed on a plate 12 gearing with a pinion 11 on the roller 2. In this form, the lever 1 is pivoted to a plate 9 sliding in guides 10 on the vehicle,
Patent GB-190614311-A (GB)
Title: Device for Cutting and Bending Articles of Cardboard, Metal, Wood, or the like
Inventor: GREIFFENHAGEN ADOLPH
Filed: 1906-06-22
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 14,311. Graiffenhagen, A. June 22. Bending; cutting-up.-The material is cut, fluted, or otherwise operated upon in its passage between the cutters or other tools, a, b, carried on shafts a<1>, b<1>. It is then passed through feed-rollers c, d, and bending-rollers f, e and g, e. The rollers e,f, g may be replaced by rollers provided with projecting edges and recesses. The rolls c, e are driven from the shaft a' through suitable spur-wheel gearing. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 5258, A.D. 1879, [Abridgment Class Metals, Cutting &c.], No. 2171, A.D. 1888, and No. 13,521, A.D. 1889, No. 4206, A.D. 1901, and No. 5361, A.D. 1902, [all in Abridgment Class Metals, Cutting &c.].]
Patent GB-190625839-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Turbine.
Inventor: LEWTHWAITE JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-11-15
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 25,839. Lewthwaite, J. Nov. 15. Impact-wheels.-A reversible turbine has two disks 1, 2 loosely mounted on the shaft 3 and adapted to he alternately locked and clutched to the shaft for forward and reversed driving, respectively. The reversing-lever 11 is connected by a cross-bar 10 and connecting-rods to a locking-bar 13 adapted to engage with the sloping rims of the disks, and to a clutch 8 on the shaft adapted to engage with projections on the disks. Steam is admitted to a chamber 23 near the shaft, and passes in a sinuous course through buckets formed on the adjacent surfaces of cylindrical projections 4, 5 on the disks, which are nested together to form the steam channels. A modification is formed as a duplex turbine to balance end thrust.
Patent GB-190628096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti-rheumatic Rings, Bracelets and the like.
Inventor: JENNENS WILLIAM FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-12-10
Granted: 1907-12-10
Abstract: 28,096. Jennens, W. F., and Neale, T. Dec. 10. Electric jewellery.-An anti-rheumatic fingerring, bracelet, armlet, anklet, or the like is formed .of two or more zinc or copper wires 1, 3, plaited, twisted, or knotted together and exposed on both the outside and inside. (Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1903, to Specification No. 2439, A.D. 1858.]
Patent GB-190629157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleaning and Separating Seeds and the like.
Inventor: DOSSOR FREDERICK MALCOLM
Filed: 1906-12-21
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 29,157. Dossor, F. M. Dec. 21. Removal of parts, facilitating.-In apparatus for cleaning and separating seeds by means of inclined travelling bands, the rollers C, D carrying the bands are held in bearings in brackets B by spring trigger caps F to facilitate removal.
Patent GB-190700213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil-discharging Shells or Projectiles for Sea-calming
Inventor: GLOVER CHARLES ALDEN
Filed: 1907-01-03
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 213. Glover, C. A. Jan. 3. Sea-calming by discharging oil.-The cap 11, which has a bayonet connexion and spring 12, is removed from an oil-shell A before introducing the weighted end 10 into a cannon &c. During flight the shell reverses, partly due to a number of fins 20, whereupon a ball 19 actuates a valve B, a disk 16 closes the apertures 15 in a perforated diaphragm 14, and a spindle 17, provided with a nut 18 and attached to a perforated disk 16<a>, forces out a cork &c. stopper 13. When the shell enters the water, the valve B is forced inwards, and is retained in open position by a recess 17<a> in the spindle 17 engaging the central aperture of the diaphragm 14.
Patent GB-190700253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Means for Preventing Motor Car Tyres from Skidding.
Inventor: JENNINGS ALFRED
Filed: 1907-01-04
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 253. Jennings, A. Jan. 4. Tyres, pneumatic &c. - To prevent slipping, metal plates p, arranged in pairs in V-form and provided with pyramidal projections p<2>, are fastened by rivets &c. to a tread band b, which is riveted to a cover c s:cured on the tyre by vu'canizing or by hooks c' engaging with the rim of the wheel.
Patent GB-190702775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying Chambers especially adapted for use in Laboratories.
Inventor: CLEMENTS EDWARD
Filed: 1907-02-04
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 2775. Clements, E., Clements, E., and Clements, J. H., [trading as Clements, Jeakes, & Co.], and Wheeler, J. E. Feb. 4. Drying-apparatus.-A drying-chamber or oven, more particularly for use in chemical laboratories, is constructed with spaces for the passage of steam and air on all sides except that containing the door. Horizontal and vertical sections of such a chamber are shown in Figs. 2 and 6. Steam spaces e are formed by means of corrugated metal sheets f, preferably of the section shown, arranged around the sides of the drying-chamber. The steam spaces e open into hollow bars g, which are fitted to the side and rear edges of the top and bottom of the chamber. Around the bars g are sheets h of expanded metal, and between these and an outer casing k non-conducting packing is arranged. By this means air spaces i are formed.
Patent GB-190706629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Manufacture of White Lead.
Inventor: STRANGE EDWARD HALFORD
Filed: 1907-03-19
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 6629. Strange, E. H., and Pim, C. A. March 19. White lead.-Lead for use in the manufacture of white lead is formed as ribbons or strips by causing molten lead to solidify on a cooled travelling surface. The lead may be arranged to impinge directly on one of the side faces of an horizontal or inclined rotating disk, the ribbon in the latter case assuming a wavy form ; or it may impinge on the periphery of a rotating disk, wheel, or roller. The wheel, disk, &c. may be internally or externally air or water cooled. The apparatus described in Specification No. 6630, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Metals, Cutting &c.], is suitable for preparing the strips.
Patent GB-190709223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Portable Buildings.
Inventor: BECKWITH HENRY ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-04-20
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 9223. Beckwith, H. A., Turner, R., and Lindsey, A. E. April 20. Portable buildings; huts; bungalows ; pavilions ; floors and flooring ; roofs and roofing; building joints and connexions.-A portable building consists of corner stiles b, b<1>, Fig. 2, tongued and grooved together, and doublecased panels d connected to the corner and intermediate stiles by rabbeted cleats c, c<1>, flush on the inside and engaging dovetailed tongues on the stiles and panels ; the panels are matchlined inside and weather-boarded outside. The floor boards a<2>, Fig. 1, meet over the joists a and rest on frames a' carried by rabbets on the joists. The roof panels rest at their junctions on rafters j<3>, which, are grooved longitudinally on their top faces to conduct away moisture ; the upper ends of the roof panels are gripped between the parts j<1>, j<2> of the ridge. The invention is applicable to huts, bungalows, sports pavilions, &c.
Patent GB-190711621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Operating Alternating Current Machines in Parallel.
Inventor: BROOKS MORGAN
Filed: 1907-05-17
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 11, 6 2 1. Brooks, M., and Akers, M. K. Jan. 18, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Dynamos, regulating and synchronizing.-In the arrangement for securing a proportional division of the load among alternating-current machines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 coupled in parallel, in which the machines are connected to the bus-bar C through the primaries P<1>, P', p<3>, P' of transformers the secondaries S<1>, S<2>, S', S<4> of which are connected in series, reactance coils E<1>, E', E<3>, E<4>, E<5>, connected between the machines and a common busbar Q, serve to synchronize the machines and to maintain them in synchronism when running. Where the number of machines is reduced to two, an auto-transformer may be used, as shown at D<1a>.
Patent GB-190716832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shock Absorbers
Inventor: PARFREY WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-07-23
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 16,832. Parfrey, W. July 23. Springs. - A bearing-spring arrangement for automobiles and other vehicles, which is especially adapted for use with the ordinary bearing-springs but may be used alone, comprises a parallelogram link-work pivoted at two opposite corners to the body and axle respectively, the two remaining corners being attached respectively to an horizontal shaft and to a member sliding thereon ; springs are arranged on each side of the sliding member. Links 8, 9, connected by a double joint 7 to a plate 6 attached to the body, are pivoted at their opposite ends to a head 4 provided upon a shaft 3, and to a sliding sleeve 5, respectively, the parts 4, 5 being further connected by pivoted arms 11,12 to a plate 10 secured to the bearing-spring or axle. A spring 13 is arranged upon bosses 18, 19 on the parts 4, 5, and a second spring 15 is mounted upon similar bosses 20, 21 provided upon the part 5 and upon a nut 14, which is adjustable upon the shaft 3 and is secured in position by a cotter 17 passing through the shaft and between lugs 16 on the nut. In a modification, the part 4 may be replaced by a second sliding member, another spring being arranged upon an extension of the shaft at that end.
Patent GB-190720929-A (GB)
Inventor: LARRAD JOHN LEWIS
Filed: 1907-09-20
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 20,929. Larrad, J. L. Sept. 20. Valves and valve gear, setting etc.; setting-out or alining. - Apparatus is described for setting cranks, eccentrics, &c. and is particularly applicable for the purpose of adjusting valve-gear and ignition-control mechanism. The disk A is provided with holes which correspond to the various angular positions. of the cranks, eccentrics, &c. relatively to the crank-shaft. The holder B receives the stem of a plate c or a V-grooved block c<2>, Fig. 4, which engages the shaft. A spirit level F is attached to a carrier E mounted upon the disk spindle D. The holes E<1> in the carrier E are brought into alinemeat with the holes in the disk A by means of a pin G. The spirit level is held in an horizontal position and the crank-shaft rotated until the desired holes are brought into alinement. In a modification of the apparatus, Fig. 5, the disk A' is provided with radial marks and a weighted index K. Accuracy of reading may be ensured by means of a vernier.
Patent GB-190723001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ball Casters
Inventor: RYAN MARTIN MORGAN
Filed: 1907-10-18
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 23,001. Ryan, M. M. Oct. 18. Castors.-The cage for the ball 6, Fig. 1, is formed by stamping a blank, Fig. 4, cut from sheet metal. The preferably concave rollers 5 are mounted on pins 4 connecting the bent edges 2<a> of the lobes 2. The pins 4 and the rollers 5 keep the blank in cage form. The ball is retained in the cage by bending inwards the spur 3. A threaded shank 7, preferably surrounded by a ferrule 8, is provided.
Patent GB-190725081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Mail Carts.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1907-11-12
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 25,081. Lake, W. E., [Bay State Metal Wheel Co.]. Nov. 12. Perambulators, children's mail-carts, and the like. -In folding baby-carriages, perambulators, or mail-carts in which the wheels are carried on longitudinal frames adapted to fold beneath the seat when out of use, the frames are moved, and locked in their extended or folded positions, by screw and sliding-nut mechanism. The seat frame consists of longitudinal bars a<2> and cross-bars a<20>, Figs. 1 and 6, which may be made resilient so as to obviate the use of separate bearing-springs. Secured to the centres of the bars a<20> are downwardly projecting arms a<30>, to which are pivoted, by means of bolts b, two wheel-carrying frames composed of flat metal bars shaped to form horizontal portions c' and axle-supporting brackets c'. The top bars c<1> are in alinemeut with the bolts b, and at their rear ends are given a quarter twist in order to leave helical surfaces c<3> as shown in Figs. 1 and 4. Inverted U-shaped metal yokes e, formed by bending metal blanks, are placed on the bars c<1> and connected together by a cross-bar e<2> the ends e<3> of which fit closely beneath the bars c'. A longitudinal movement of the yokes e along the bars c<1> will therefore compel the latter to turn through a right-angle, thus folding the wheels under the seat and locking them in that position. This movement is effected by means of levers f pivoted to the seat frame and connected to the ends e<3> of the bar e<2> by links h, this arrangement of the links permitting vertical oscillation of the seat. The levers f are preferably connected to a U-shaped handle i, pivoted to the seat frame, by means of arms k, so that the act of turning down the handle against the seat will also fold the frames c<2> against the underside of the seat. The helical surfaces c<3> are disposed at different positions along the bars c', as shown in Fig. 4, in order that one frame may be turned inwards before the other. Toggle-links m, m<1>, Fig. 1, prevent accidental folding of the carriage. In a modification, the yokes e are connected by links to extensions of the handle i. A suitable back-rest o and foot-rest p may be provided.
Patent GB-190800003-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tobacco-pipe Cleaner
Inventor: BLACK FREDERICK ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-01-01
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 3. Black, F. A. Jan. 1. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid.) Tobacco-pipe and cigar and cigarette holder cleaners.-A core a of wire is encircled by a strand b of asbestos or asbestos fibre, and one or both ends are provided with a loop c. A protective covering d of wire is wound spirally or crossways outside the asbestos. The cleaner may be cleaned by fire.