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Patent GB-190429408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Current Distributors for the Electric Ignition Devices of Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: RENAULT LOUIS
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 29,408. Renault, L. Sept. 23, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas and like engines, igniting in. Consists of a highvoltage current distributer, in which the distributing- contacts can be examined without removal of the ignition plate. The plate is shown in Fig. 3, and consists of a contact-piece 1 embedded in ebonite or other insulating-material 2 encased in a steel covering 3. The upper face of the ebonite has riveted to it a steel ball race 4 which has a hub 5 loosely fitting a square end of the actuating- spindle 6, revolving at the same speed as the engine. The balls 7 are kept in place by a washer between the upper and lower ball races. Since the hub 5 fits the spindle 6 loosely, any irregularity in the movement of the latter does not affect the true running of the plate. The parts are enclosed in a cylindrical casing 8 carrying a plate 9 of ebonite or other insulating-material which holds the sheaths of the contacts 10, 11. The contacts are connected to the ignition plugs by insulated conductors passing through holes 15, 16, 17, 18, Figs. 1 and 3, which are bushed with ebonite or the like. A separate passage is provided for the conductor from the source of current to the central contact 11. After the connections have been made, the space in the casing 8 around the sheaths is filled with insulating-material and covered by a lid. To prevent sparking between the lower face of the cam-plate and the upper face of the plate 9 due to chips of metal falling on the latter, circular concentric grooves with sharp edges are formed as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190502197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Sharpening by Abrading the Cutting Edges of Razors, Knives and the like.
Inventor: GRAY HARRY
Filed: 1905-02-04
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 2197. Gray, H. Feb. 4. Strops.-In a stropping-d e v i c e for razors, knives, &c., the band passes over guides H, C, C<2>, C<1>, H<1>, Fig. 1, which may either revolve or be fixed, in the form of a letter M. The guides C, C<1> are mounted in the arms of a frame D pivoted at F in the centre of the main frame X so that, when one guide is pulled down against the razor, the other is removed out of contact w i t h it. The guide C' is fixed in the centre line of the frame X, as is also the fixed blade holder, which may be of any suitable form. When the left-hand side of the b a n d is pulled, the guide C' is pulled down against the razor &c., and causes the band to press against it and pass over it from back to edge, the guide H<1> assisting to maintain the requisite pressure. The guide C is at the same time carried away from the razor. When the direction of motion of the band is reversed, the frame D takes up the position indicated in broken lines, and the other side of the razor is acted on. When the blade is to be inclined to the direction of motion of the band, a modification, as illustrated in Fig. 7, is used. The guides C, H, H<1> are mounted on a second frame pivoted at G, and links K, K<1> connect it with the frame D, so that both move together. Guides L, L', shaped to fit the form of the razor &c., are fixed between the connecting-bars K, K<1> and the ends of the spindles of the guides C, C<1>. These are moved by the rocking of the frames D up against the razor and away from it alternately, thus pressing the-band against the razor. Such guides may be used in the first form described in which the razor is held at right-angles to the direction of motion of the band.
Patent GB-190502670-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Menu or Name Tablet and Stand for Table use
Inventor: MATTHEY NORA MABEL
Filed: 1905-02-09
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 2670. Matthey, N. M. Feb. 9. Pedestals a n d stands.-A tablet and holder for table use for menus, names of guests, &c. is provided with terminals for supporting an electric lamp behind the tablet. The tablet A is shown supported on a stand in the form of an easel. The lamp C is held between the two sockets b, bl. The latter is spring - controlled and is connected to the metallic point b<3>. The former b is fixed and is faced with a layer of insulating- material d. The terminal of the lamp fitting in this socket is connected to the point e<1>. The stands are intended for use with tables or mats carrying a series of embedded and insulated leads.
Patent GB-190503165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Photographic Roller Slides
Inventor: KELLY WILLIAM FRASER CLAUGHTON
Filed: 1905-02-15
Granted: 1906-04-14
Abstract: 3165. Kelly, W. F. C. Feb. 15. Drawings to Specification. Chemicals, storing; roller slides.-The central portion of the bobbin of roll spools is constructed of hollow section, and serves as a storage receptacle for developing - chemicals. The tubular portion may be of one piece or in two or more sections, or the bobbin may be constructed of perforated material and wrapped round with a paper covering which is torn away by a projecting thread. The ends of the bobbin are closed by caps of any suitable construction.
Patent GB-190504562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mechanical Stokers.
Inventor: COWAN JOHN
Filed: 1905-03-04
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 4562. Cowan, J. March 4. Grates.-Relates to air seals for the backs of mechanical stokers of the chain-grate or similar type. The seal consists, as shown in Fig. 1, of one or more angle-plates b adjustably mounted upon a circular rod or tubular bearer c and held in position by lugs d. The rear edge of the plate b is as close as practicable to the fire-bridge h, with which it makes an air seal, while the front edge, preferably formed with renewable noses k of cast iron, in its normal position is slightly above the grate. The air seal is adjusted by rods m, s and levers o, t, the rod m being pivoted to the rear of the plate b. In its normal position, the front edge of the plate b is sealed by the ashes upon the grate. In the event of ash of a slightly larger size than the opening between the nose k and the grate striking against the front edge of the air seal, the latter turns about the pivots at the rear and rises off the bearing c, an opening being formed large enough for the ash to pass. If a considerable amount of large ashes accumulates in front of the nose k, the plate b may be tilted, as shown, to allow it to pass.
Patent GB-190506065-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement for Bath Tub Mats
Inventor: PUGH JOHN HAVEN
Filed: 1905-03-22
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 6065. Pugh, J. H. March 22. Mats for bath tubs &c. are made of flexible material like india - rubber, having both faces formed knotted, as shown.
Patent GB-190513909-A (GB)
Title: An Electric Purifier for use in Purifying Flour, Grain, Rice and other Substances.
Inventor: LAWSON JOHN LAWSON
Filed: 1905-07-06
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 13,909. Lawson, J. L. July 6. Feeding-devices.-Flour, grain, &c. is fed to an electric separating-apparatus from a hopper T, provided with a feed-roll U, against which a hinged plate S is pressed by a spring which can be adjusted by means of the screw X.
Patent GB-190514818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Brakes.
Inventor: WHITING RICHARD DULANY
Filed: 1905-07-18
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 14,818. Whiting, R. D. July 18. Brakes.-In air, steam, and other fluid-pressure brakes, the brakes can be applied as usual up to a determined regulable pressure, but any additional pressure is applied intermittently to prevent high pressures from skidding the wheels. In the arrangement described for carrying out the invention, the brake cylinder 1 is connected to the triple valve 2 through a passage 3. A pipe 4 connects this passage to a chamber containing a hollow plunger 6, which is closed at its outer end and acted upon by a spring 9, the pressure of which can be regulated by a nut 12. When the pressure admitted through the passage 3 to the cylinder 1 is sufficient to overcome the spring 9, the plunger is moved so as to cause holes 7 therein to register with an annular channel 8, and the air pressure, passing through this channel, unseats a valve 17 and proceeds through passages 44, 45, to the cylinder 1, and partially balances the pressure on the other side of the piston 10. A plunger 42 is oscillated, as described below, so as to put the left-hand end of the cylinder 1 alternately in communication with the atmosphere, through a port 46, and with the passage 44, so that the action of the relieving pressure on the piston 10 is intermittent. A valve 20 on the stem of the valve 17 is of larger area than the latter valve, so that this valve is seated before the pressure in the chamber 14 attains the value of that on the other side of the valve 17. The plunger 42 is mounted on another plunger 23, which is oscillated as follows. When the plunger 23 and slide valve 24 occupy the positions shown, the air pressure passes through the chamber 26 in the slide valve and the passage 27 to the lower end of the slide valve which it raises. In rising, the slide valve uncovers a passage 29 leading beneath the plunger 23, which is thus moved upwardly carrying with it the slide valve, which closes the passage 27 to the air pressure and opens the passage 31. The air now depresses the slide valve again, and, passing through the passage 33, forces the plunger 23 downwards. Ports are provided for exhausting the air from above and below the plunger 23, and partially from above and below the slide valve, as these are moved into their successive positions.
Patent GB-190517356-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Opening Hermetically Sealed Cans, Canisters and the like.
Inventor: MCVITIE ROBERT
Filed: 1905-08-28
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 17,356. McVitie, R. Aug. 28. Cans, opening.-In cane, canisters, &c. having an outer lid f and an inner tagger lid b, a wire c is soldered beneath the lid b, following its configuration. The wire terminates in a ring e, and a space h is left to serve as a hinge after opening.
Patent GB-190520700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Pneumatic Tyres
Inventor: PAUL LANSADE-DESPREZ
Filed: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 20,700. Desprez, P. Lansade-. Oct. 13, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Compound fabrics for use in the construction of pneumatic tyres consists of fabric and sheet cork combined, in alternate layers or otherwise, by means of caoutchouc solution. In the Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 it is stated that any other adhesive or other method of connexion of the fabric and cork may be used. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190524024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Controlling Self-exciting Dynamo-electric Generators.
Filed: 1905-11-21
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 24,024. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 21. Dynamos, regulating.-To control self-exciting generators, particularly alternators of the type described in Specification No. 24,874, A.D. 1904, resistances r are provided in the field circuit in series with the shunt excitation winding a, the secondaries of the series transformers T being connected across the resistances r, and these resistances r are cut out at starting and are automatically cut into circuit when the controlling-switch is released. The resistances r are placed at the neutral point of the field circuit, so that only three leads from the secondaries of the transformers T are required. The voltage of the machine is adjusted by variable resistances R connected in series with the resistances r. One of the arms of the controlling-switch D, which carry contactstrips d, in passing from the last contact d<11> of the variable resistance R to the contact connected to the resistance r, engages with a spring-pressed stop E, which returns the switch arm to the contact d<11> when released.
Patent GB-190526779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces for Steam Generators.
Inventor: JOHNSON CLIFFORD JOHN
Filed: 1905-12-22
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 26,779. Johnson, C. J., and Carlaw, J. Dec. 22. Smoke-consuming.-In a furnace having a wall or diaphragm for separating the fire chamber and ashpit from the furnace flue of a steam generator or the like, the upper part of the diaphragm A has a sloping extension R, and the lower part V of the bridge is extended into the combustion chamber P. The upper part of the latter extension is curved as shown at W. Air passages X', Y in the extensions and a passage X between the projection W and the rear of the combustion chamber allow for the passage of air from the lower to the upper part of the combustion chamber.
Patent GB-190601934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Arrangements for Telephone Service Systems and Methods of Operating the same
Inventor: OHNESORGE WILHELM
Filed: 1906-01-25
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 1934. Ohnesorge, W. Jan. 28, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Telephone systems.-Relates to a transfer multipleboard telephone system which differs from the ordinary transfer system by the fact that the connecting-jacks of all the subscribers are multipled, the enquiry operators being thus enabled to select an idle connecting operator. The calls may be received by a distributing-office and handed on without enquiry to an idle enquiry operator, who then enquires the connexion required and informs the connecting operator what connexions to make. The enquiry-office may, however, be used only for calls requiring connexion through a distant exchange, the distributing-office in this case being connected directly with the connecting-office, and each subscriber having two call signals at the distributing - office by which he can indicate automatically whether he desire? a connexion on his own or on a distant exchange. The Figure shows four exchanges, the distributing - offices a<1>, a<2>, a<3>, a<4> being connected to the enquiry-offices b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, b<4> and to the connecting-offices c<1>, c<2>, c<3>, c' of the same exchange. The enquiry-offices are also connected by wires d, e, f with the connecting-offices of the other exchanges, and also by wires k, m with the enquiry-offices of the other exchanges. Suitable automatic signalling-devices connect the various offices, so that an enquiry operator can select an idle connecting operator at her own or a distant exchange, and in some cases can select from among the unoccupied operators the one to whom the required number is most easily accessible. In this case the multiple switchboard may be subdivided into definite jack-field groups, each jack field of the first group containing only numbers 1-3000, each jack-field of the second group the numbers 3001- 6000, and so on. As those fields containing like jacks would be situated together, the jack cables would not run along the whole of the multiple board but would terminate at their respective jack-field group. With this arrangement of the jack-fields, the enquiry operator would be connected to the enquiry-office at the other exchanges by the wires k, m, and not directly with the connecting-office.
Patent GB-190602292-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for Facilitating Aiming with a Rifle for Controlling the Correctness of the Aim taken
Inventor: WICK CHRISTOF
Filed: 1906-01-30
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 2292. Wick, C. Jan. 30. Rifle practice, teaching.-A device for facilitating correct aiming with a rifle comprises a base-plate a upon which are arranged two bevelled jaws b, b<1> capable of horizontal movement, a sight l, and a controlling-sight h arranged immediately behind the jaws b, b<1>. The jaws form a notch g which can be varied in size. The sight l is carried by a socket horizontally movable on a square socket m, which is vertically adjustable on pillars o, o'. The controlling-sight h, which may be made of glass, is mounted on a rod k rotatable by means of a handle i. The device is placed at a distance from a target, and the distance between the notch and the sight l is suitably adjusted. The pupil standing one metre behind the notch adjusts the sight l for a particular aim, which he indicates on a separate target; then, when the sight h is turned up, the correctness of the aim can be observed.
Patent GB-190604550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Securing the Candle Sockets of Carriage Lamps in Position.
Inventor: CHALMERS ROBERT
Filed: 1906-02-24
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 4550. Chalmers, R. Feb. 24. Candle lamps; carriage lamps. - The candle sockets C, Fig. 3, are secured in position in the bottom B o f carriage lamps by the catch parts a<1>, a', Fig. 1, of a bolt A engaging the collar c<1> as shown at Fig. 4. When the door of the lamp is being closed, the bolt A, moving in slide pieces a<5>, a<6> and preferably formed out of one piece of metal consisting of the side pieces a', a<2> and end pieces a<3>, a<4>, is actuated through the projection.
Patent GB-190604553-A (GB)
Title: Fly-trap
Inventor: RITTLER OTTO
Filed: 1906-02-24
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 4553. Rittler, O. Feb. 24. Bobbin-holders.-In fly-traps consisting of two superposed strips a of paper or like material with adhesive material between them, rolled or folded up and capable of being drawn apart for use, the roll is placed on a spindle, to which one strip is attached, in a cylindrical casing c with one or more slots d through which the strips are drawn. The casing is formed by bending round a sheet of cardboard and securing it by placing a dished cap e on each end, leaving a space between the edges to form the slot. The caps e carry bearings for the spindles. Incisions may be made in the casing perpendicular to each slot at its ends to form a flap on one side and thus diminish friction.
Patent GB-190625412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Head Rests for Beds.
Inventor: VISGER JOSEPH SYLVESTER
Filed: 1906-11-10
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 25,412. Visger, J. S., and Pagnuelo, C. Nov. 10. Bedsteads.-The side members 7 of a head-rest for hospital &c. beds are pivoted to arms 6 of brackets 2, which are clamped or otherwise secured to the rails 1, the inclination of the rest being adjusted by means of threaded rods 10 coacting with pivoted blocks 9 on the members 7. Grooved pulleys 11 are rigidly secured to the rods 10, which are mounted in thrust blocks 5 pivoted to the rearwardly-extending arms 4 of the brackets 2. By means of a chain or belt 12 passing over the pulleys 11, the rods 10 are rotated and the inclination of the rest is adjusted.
Patent GB-190626519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Calenders or other like Machines.
Inventor: HARRIS THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1906-11-22
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 26,519. Harris, T. H. Nov. 22. Rollers or cylinders. - Tubular calender &c. rollers A are strengthened by the interposition of metal distance-pieces C, Fig. 1, mounted on the axle B. The distance-pieces may be hexagonal, or of any section, or may have a fluted outside or inside surface as shown in Figs. 2, 3, and 4.
Patent GB-190626846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Measuring the Depths of the Sea.
Inventor: SIGURDSON JON PETER
Filed: 1906-11-26
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 26,846. Sigurdson, J. P. Nov. 26. Sounding-apparatus.-apparatus of the type in which water is forced into a submerged tube against the pressure of the entrapped air is provided' with adjustments for correcting the readings according to the barometric pressure, the difference of temperature between the atmosphere and the water, and the linear unit of measurement employed. The water enters the open lower end of a metal tube 3, and, when a certain pressure is attained, it passes over and collects in a graduated glass tube-2. The capacity of the tube 3 may be varied by an adjustable plunger 5, which carries a pointer 6 moving over a graduated plate 10. This plate contains three scales, which are used, in order to obtain the barometric correction, when the English fathom, the Danish fathom, and a length of two metres, respectively, are the units of measurement. The plate itself is primarily adjusted so that a mark 12 on the casing is opposite the division on a scale 11 indicating the difference of temperature between the atmosphere and the sea. The readings of the tube 2 are taken by the aid of a sliding plate 19, Fig. 5, which is moved along the face of the tube until its upper curved surface coincides with the surface of the water. The pointer 21 then indicates the reading.
Patent GB-190701208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Curling the Tyre Covers of Bicycle and like Tyres.
Filed: 1907-01-17
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 1208. Hubbard, C., and Macintosh & Co., C. Jan. 17. Moulding tyres.-In a device for expanding the mandrel or former used for curling the covers of bicycle &c. tyres, the mandrel a consists of a split ring, the ends of which are adapted to fit flush together by means of a projection d' and recess d<2>, Fig. 5. Lugs b, formed with holes c, are secured near the ends of the split ring. When the mandrel is in use, these lugs are placed over pins h<1>, i<1>, on a bench device h, Fig. 3, with the mandrel a in a collapsed condition. A tyre cover is next placed over the mandrel which is then expanded by turning it about the pins h<1>, i<1>, from the position shown in Fig. 3, to that shown in Fig. 4. In the case of tight tyres, the expansion of the mandrel is assisted by forcing apart the pins h<1>, i<1>, by means of a cam j operated by a lever k, the pin i<1> being mounted on a slide i for this purpose. After the mandrel has been expanded, the mandrel and tyre are removed for vulcanisation. The tyre can then be removed by opening the joint d, Fig. 5, by means of the cam j and collapsing the mandrel.
Patent GB-190703942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Utensils-supporting and like Attachments or Fittings for Gas Stoves and Burners
Inventor: POUPARD WALLACE GEORGE
Filed: 1907-02-18
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 3942. Poupard, W. G. Feb. 18. Gas cooking - stoves; hot - plates; burners. -A non-conductor of heat, such as asbestos plaster or twine, is attached to the upper parts of the bars of hot-plates of gas cookers, or, in connexion with annular burners, to those parts which support the cooking or other utensils, to prevent the transmission of beat from the hot utensils to the bars &c. Fig. 1 shows a piece a of sheet or other metal with asbestos cement b plastered on its upper edge, which is perforated to enable the cement to adhere to it. These pieces a are slipped over the bars of the hotplate, or over the utensil-supporting parts of the gas burners. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which asbestos twine e is interwoven over the top of the piece a, the ends of the twine being passed through and secured in the holes f. A frame, shown in Fig. 5, is fitted with several asbestos-tipped supports g, like those shown in Fig. 1, and is attached to the hot-plate bars by stirrups k, Fig. 6, secured by screw-and-nut attachments i,j working in the slots h at the corners of the frame. Fig. 7 shows a bar l with an asbestos edge b, and Fig. 8 shows a bar built up of two thin metal pieces m with short asbestos &c. blocks n between their upper edges.
Patent GB-190711062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Massage Machines.
Inventor: CLARK RICHARD VERNON
Filed: 1907-05-11
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 11,062. Clark, R. V. May 11. Switches.-An electric switch, mounted in the handle of a massage apparatus, comprises a slotted insulating-member R fixed in the tube P, and provided with two contact-pieces R', which are separated by a gap and form part of one of the leads carrying the current to the motor, the other lead passing through the slot in the member R. The gap between the pieces R<1> is bridged by a contact P<4> carried on a slidable insulator P<3>, which is actuated by a switch handle P<2> passing through a slot P<1> in the tube P, and thus enabling the operator to control the motor circuit.