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Patent GB-190500371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Propellers.
Inventor: FILIPPI ANTOINE PADOUE
Filed: 1905-01-07
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 371. Filippi, A. P. Jan. 9, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Screw propellers. -The boss of the propeller is formed of a flat disk 1, to the rear side of which are attached concentric cylinders or cones 3. The blades 2 on the periphery of the disk have their trailing portions projecting beyond the anterior face of the propeller. Several vertical fixed blades 4 act in conjunction with the propeller and break up the eddies formed.
Patent GB-190500744-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Boot and Shoe Fastener.
Inventor: LARYMORE ALEXANDER DOUGLAS
Filed: 1905-01-14
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 744. Larymore, A. D., and Hall, G. C. Jan. 14. Laces; lacing fastenings.-A boot or shoe lace is provided with a small ring at one end and a wedgeshaped tag at the other, the ring being large enough to permit of the passage of two folds of the lace and a part of the tag. The tag b is inserted through the eyelet 1 and brought up through the eyelet 2, and the boot is laced and fastened as shown, the underside of the ring a being flat.
Patent GB-190500826-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Golf Tee
Inventor: TAYLOR EDWARD HERBERT
Filed: 1905-01-16
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 826. Taylor, E. H. Jan. 16. Golf.-A hollow golf tee a of rubber or like material has attached thereto by a cord c a coloured tassel d to check and indicate any flight of the tee. The interior of the tee may also be coloured to render it conspicuous. The tee is dome-shaped, and is provided with a recess or aperture b for the reception of the ball.
Patent GB-190501510-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Vent Pegs.
Inventor: GREEN CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1905-01-25
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 1510. Green, C. E. Jan. 25. Vent pegs.-To filter the vent air of barrels and the like, the vent peg A is provided with a chamber C to receive cotton-wool D. The peg may be fitted at the top with a perforated screw B, Fig. 1, the perforation in which is closed by a plug J. The screw may be replaced by a screw cap, or the chamber C may be completely open at the top. The vent peg may be fitted with a plug cock H, as shown in Fig. 7. Whether the cock is used or not, a hole I may be provided in the side of the chamber for admission of air. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specificatiom No. 2813, A.D. 1891, No. 15,757, A.D. 1893, and No. 22,573, A.D. 1895.]
Patent GB-190503459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fishing Reels.
Inventor: HEANE CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1905-02-20
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 3459. Heane, C. H. Feb. 20. Brakes.-In an adjustable rim brake for a fishing- reel, a flat spring 2, Fig. III, is attached to the fixed side 1 of the reel and presses against the revolving rim 3 through a brake pad 4. The pressure is relieved by pressing with the thumb upon the end of a lever 8 attached to the spring 2, and the brake may be retained in any desired position by a screw 9 or detent 11, Fig. III<a>. The thumblever 8, or a projection 6 upon it, normally presses against the rod-plate 7 so as to increase the pressure exerted by the brake 4 upon the rim. In another form, the spring 2 is replaced by a rigid bar of metal, which is pivoted to the fixed side 1 of the reel and is acted upon by an external spring so as to give the braking action.
Patent GB-190505762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Stopping the Holes in Casks, Barrels and like Vessels.
Inventor: MEYER FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-03-18
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 5762. Meyer, F., Sinclair, G. W., and Phillips, W. H. March 18. Taphole valves and internal bungs.-The tapholes and bung-holes of casks, barrels, and like vessels are automatically closed when the taps or bungs are withdrawn. The closing-device is fixed to a plate K<1>, Figs. 1 and 2, accommodated in a slot cut in the wood of the cask, and may be covered by another plate K, holes A being cut in the plates to form part of the bung &c. hole, normally closed by the disk B. On the insertion of the bung or tap, the lever L is forced upwards, thus causing, by means of the lever G and crank H, the disk B to be moved out of the path of the bung &c., the spring J causing its return on the withdrawal of the bung &c.
Patent GB-190510686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving or Power Transmission Mechanism suitable for Motor Cars and for other purposes.
Inventor: HAMILTON ROBERT
Filed: 1905-05-22
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 10,686. Hamilton, R., and Marples, J. H. May 22. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to continuously variable speed changing, reversing, and disconnecting gear of the friction ratchet type for motorcars and for other purposes. Fig. 1 shows an elevation and Fig. 2 a plan of the gear. The shaft a, which is rotated continuously from the motor, carries, keyed to it but movable longitudinally a wheel b, the periphery of which is formed with variable camsurfaces adapted to impart an oscillating movement by means of the lever arms m and rollers n to a sleeve k mounted on the driven shaft e and connected thereto by a one-way roller clutch. The end d of the wheel b is cylindrical, and the cam-surfaces consist of projections c and hollows c<1>, the heights and depths of which increase as the distance from the cylindrical part d increases. The oscillations of the arms m thus vary from nothing to a maximum, according to the longitudinal adjustment of the wheel b. When the oscillations have reached the maximum so that the shaft e is being driven at the highest speed, a further movement of the wheel b disconnects the ratchet mechanism and engages the pinion t with the toothed wheel u keyed to the driven shaft. The wheel b is adjusted by an arm p and screw-threaded rod r. The construction of the ratchet or free-wheel clutch mechanism is shown in Figs. 5, 6, 8, and 9. The oscillating portion f, which is connected to the sleeve k by a side plate i, surrounds the rotating portion g, which is connected to the driven shaft e. A number of recesses 2 accommodate rollers h, h<1>, which are pressed apart by springs 5, and put in or out of engagement by means of radial slides 7,8. When the slides are both pressed inwards, as shown in Fig. 5, the oscillating member operates on neither the backward or forward movement, but when the slides are pressed inwards alternately, as shown in Figs. 8 and 9, the inner member g is driven either forward or backward. The adjustment of the slides is effected by a rotary movement given to an outside member 9 having recesses 10. Backward movement of the driven member g is prevented on the return stroke of the oscillating member by a similar ratchet arrangement having rollers 4 also controlled by the reversing ring 9. In a modification, a reversible clutch of the kind described above is employed, but the two rollers n are mounted so that only one can be in contact with the cam-wheel at any time, the rollers being used alternately to give the forward and reverse speeds. A further modification is mentioned in which a non-reversible clutch is employed, and a single roller n. In both modifications, the rollers are pressed on the cam-wheel by springs.
Patent GB-190512533-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Purifying Blast Furnace Gases, Dust-laden Air, and the like, and for Dissolving Gases, and other Matter in Liquids.
Inventor: BARTHELMESS EMIL
Filed: 1905-06-16
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 12,533. Barthelmess, E. June 16. Scrubbers and washers.-Relates to a method of and apparatus for purifying blast-furnace gases, dust-laden air, and the like, and for dissolving gases and other matter in liquids. The gases enter the centre of the casing a through the opening e, and are thrown by centrifugal force by concentric rings of flat rods i<1>, i<2> like fan-blades, which are on the rotating disk, to the outer part of the casing, together with the washing-liquid, which is supplied by the pipe d. Fixed rings of rods h<1>, h<2> ... k<1>, k<2> ... carried by the casing and of any shape, are arranged between the moving rings of rods i<1>, i<2> ... l<1>, l<2> ... The resulting increase of pressure at the outer part of the casing forces the gases centrally to the outlet f, while the washing-liquid with the impurities passes through the drain g to the collecting tank. In a modification, the gases pass consecutively through two casings a arranged side by side, and means is provided by a centrifugal pump for forcing the liquid flowing from the second casing into the first casing and for temporally pumping out the sludge in the collecting- tanks, valves being used to allow the pump to perform either of these processes.
Patent GB-190516089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: HORNSBY JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-08-05
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 16,089. Hornsby, J. W., and Roberts, D. Aug. 5. Tyres, pneumatic. - To prevent punctures, a series of independent, wedge-shaped, wood blocks e are fitted between the outer cover b and air-tube (or tubes) c. The blocks may be strung on a circumferential wire and are spaced by ridges formed under the tread of the cover b and by means of buffer pads. In the form shown in Fig. 8, the air-tubes c<4> are separated by a wooden ring l<4>, the blocks e' being suitably recessed at m<4>.
Patent GB-190517607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power-generating Plants.
Inventor: BAEDER JAKOB
Filed: 1905-08-31
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 17,607. Baeder, J. Aug. 31. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Condensers ; cycles or systems of working; steamengines combined with vapour-engines.-A motivepower plant comprises a steam-engine, an engine worked by ammonia or sulphurous acid, a steam generator, and condensing and vaporizing apparatus. The waste furnace gases and exhaust from the steam-engine are used to heat the vaporizer. The waste furnace gases are thereby cooled and expelled by a fan into the atmosphere. The steam generated in the boiler 1 is passed through a superheater 6 to the steam-engine, the exhaust from which passes to the vaporizer 9 and when condensed is pumped through a filter to the boiler. The furnace gases pass through the pipes 11 to the fan 4. The vapour which collects in the chamber 20 passes to an engine, the exhaust from which may pass through an ice-making machine, and is then compressed and passed to the condenser. The condenser 27 is supplied through pipes 36, 37; 38, 39 with water, the waste gases passing through pipes 30, 32, 34 and the suction pump 33 to the vaporizer 9. The feed-pumps may be worked from the fan shaft. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 261, A.D. 1871.]
Patent GB-190527276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Ignition Gear of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: JOHNSTON GEORGE
Filed: 1905-12-30
Granted: 1907-03-30
Abstract: 27,276. Johnston, G., and Wardell, T. Dec. 30. Gas and like engines, igniting in. In cases in which electric contact is broken in the cylinder to produce a spark, the time of breaking contact is varied to suit the speed of the engine without altering the dimensions of the spark-gap or the speed of breaking contact by actuating the movable terminal n by a tappet f, which is moved towards the fulcrum of the terminal n as the speed decreases but 'is so situated that it always moves the terminal through the same angle and at the same angular velocity.
Patent GB-190607273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Preparations of Sulphine Colours.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1906-03-26
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 7273. Ransford, R. B., [Cassella & Co., L.]. March 26. Artificial dyes.-Preparations of sulphine colours are made by desiccating pastes of the colours with glucose or maltose. In an example, immedial black N.G. is desiccated in vacuo at 140‹ C. with glucose solution. The powders are easily soluble in sodium hydrate or carbonate solution, the liquid dyeing cotton direct, preferably with the addition of Glauber's salt or common salt.
Patent GB-190608228-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Journal Box for use in connection with the Axle Shafts of Railway Carriages and other Vehicles.
Inventor: COOPER JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1906-04-05
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 8228. Cooper, J. E. April 5. Antifriction-wheel bearings for vehicle axles of the kind described in Specifications No. 19,579, A.D. 1897, No. 4340, A.D. 1900, and No. 17,935, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class railway &c. vehicles]. The main axle b is supported at the sides by four sectional brasses c<1>, c<2>, c<3>, c<4> fitting or sliding upon projections a', a', a<3>, a<4> on the casing a, and adjusted by set-screws. The antifriction wheels e engage grooves b<1>, b<2> in the axle b, and the brasses are made of a section corresponding to these grooves.
Patent GB-190609871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Transmission of Power.
Inventor: LAMPLOUGH FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-04-27
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 9871. Lamplough, F., and Threlfall, T. April 27. Transmitting power; compressing. - Apparatus for the pneumatic transmission of power, applicable to motor-cars, comprises a multi-cylinder air - compressor driven from the engine shaft a, Fig. 1, a similar compressed-air engine driving the shaft t, an air reservoir n, and heating- arrangements for the compressed air. The engine shaft a is provided with a single crank b which drives an air-pump having preferably six cylinders c arranged in a circle. The crank b is connected to one end of a rod d, the other end of which is coupled by a universal joint e to a fixed pivot in the centre of the apparatus. The crankrod d carries a boss g with arms h, one for each cylinder, the arms being connected by universal joints to the piston-rods j. The pumps are furnished with inlet valves l and delivery valves m leading into the reservoir n, from which the compressed air is conducted to a coil connected to the opening o and heated by the exhaust steam or gas from the engine. From the heated coil the air passes through a suitable valve and opening p into the valve chamber of the compressed-air engine, from which it is distributed by the valve 4 to a series of cylinders q arranged similarly to the pump cylinders and driving the shaft t through similar mechanism, but smaller in diameter. The valve 4 is connected to the short shaft 7, which is driven from the shaft 6 through a parallel intermediate shaft and skew gearing of the kind described in Specification No. 3414, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Steam engines], the shaft 6 being driven from the tail 11 of the oscillating crank-rod y. The varying pressure in the reservoir n may be utilized to control the running of the engine.
Patent GB-190611390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Locks for Doors
Inventor: BRUCK FRIEDRICH CARL VOM
Filed: 1906-05-15
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 11,390. Bruck, F. C. vom. May 15. Locks, key; latches.-A spring c, Fig. 1, for a latch a is made from steel wire and, after being coiled round a pin e, is formed into a loop, the free end passing into a notch in a pin e. The loop serves as the spring for the levers d of a lock bolt n, as shown, or is used to act on an extra arm of the follower b. The free end of the spring may be extended and bent so as to form a third arm which may act on the follower, Fig. 4. In the lock shown in Fig. 4, the follower is made in two parts, each formed with a part to act as a bearing in the case f; one is formed with an arm b<1> which operates the latch, and the other has an arm b<3> against which the arm c<1> of the spring acts to prevent rattling of the spindle g. The parts of the follower are preferably made as shown in Figs. 9 and 10, the parts b<4> and b<5>, which are to serve as bearings being made separately of brass &c., and formed with projecting pins m, Fig. 10, which are inserted into the main parts b, b<2> and then riveted over, but both parts may be cast each in one piece. The bolt a is also specially made, the head a<1> being hollow and separate from the body a and both being stamped from metal. As shown in Figs. 1 and 6, the head is secured to the body by rivets a<2> provided on the sides of the head, or as shown in Fig. 7, a support k is first riveted to the body a by rivets k<1>, and the head is afterwards secured thereto by a rivet k<2>.
Patent GB-190611949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combination Rules.
Inventor: JOHNSON EDWARD PETER
Filed: 1906-05-22
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 11,949. Johnson, E. P. May 22. Rulers.-Comprises a. ,combination of folding rule and straight-edge. Fig. 1 shows the rule folded, and Fig. 2 shows the rule open for use as a square. To the leg 5 is attached a plate 21, one edge of which forms a straight-edge. The legs of the rule are pivoted at 13, and also are preferably hinged at 7 so that, when the rule is folded, the plate 21 acts as a case for it, as shown in Fig. 1. The inner plate 12, Fig. 3, of the hinge 13 is provided with a segmental slot 14 in which the lug 15, attached to one of the outer plates 9, works. The clamping-screw 24 screws into the lug 15, clamping the legs of the rule at any angle. The plate 9 is graduated with a degree scale 19 which registers with the index 20 on the leg 5. The leg 6 may be provided with a gauge 22 for gauging thicknesses.
Patent GB-190613567-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Controlling Electric Motors
Filed: 1906-06-13
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 13,567. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Turner, F. June 13. Switches.-Apparatus for cutting-off automatically the current from a motor after it has made a desired number of revolutions consists of a switch with fixed and movable contacts, and a differential gearing of which one wheel is on a hand-turned shaft, the third wheel is driven from the motor, and the intermediate pinion carries the movable switch contacts. Fig. 1 shows the invention as applied in steering ships, where two motors are connected to run synchronously, e.g. in the way described in Specification No. 8362, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Dynamo-electric generators &c.], one of the motors i being controlled by the helmsman, and the other motors (not shown) operating the steam steering-gear. The current for the motor is led through fixed brushes o to rings h, h<1> carried by a sleeve g fixed to the loose pinion d of the differential gear, the brushes and rings being in contact in all positions. Two other pairs of fixed brushes, one pair o<1> of which is shown, are, respectively, in contact with the rings h, h<1> over part of the range of movement of the pinion, and transmit direct or reverse current to the motor at will. The bevelwheel c is turned by the helmsman through a shaft b and a hand-wheel a, an indicator r being provided. When the motor commences to run, it drives the upper bevel-wheel m by means of a worm gearing, and thus carries the pinion and switch contacts h, h<1> backwards until the latter are brought to their original position and the current is cut off. By continuing to turn the controlling- handle at a suitable speed, the switch brushes can be kept on their contacts and the motor in action.
Patent GB-190613863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Ventilation of Submarine Vessels and the like.
Inventor: SCHWAB HENRY
Filed: 1906-06-16
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 13,863. Schwab, H. Aug. 2, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Ventilating ships.-Relates to the ventilation of submarines and other submerged vessels. A pipe b, Fig. 6, open at both ends, is passed through the vessel and is fitted with a suitable non-return valve c, above which is. fitted a branch tube d fitted with a non-return valve e and closed by a cock p. The top of the pipe b is normally closed by a cap upon removal of which water fills the pipe and closes the valve e. A pipe communicating with the air is then fitted to the pipe b and air forced in under pressure, causing water to sink in the pipe. When the water is below the level of the valve c, the pressure of the air is reduced, causing the water to close the valve c and leaving a free passage for the air through the branch d, so that by opening the cock p fresh air may be supplied to the interior of the vessel &c. Level indicators k, l are fitted to the pipe b and to the casing of the valve c. When the water is forced down below the branch d, a whistle o is operated. Fig. 6 shows an arrangement for discharging an excess of air, comprising a bent tube q fitted with a non-return valve u and with a cock x and pressure gauge v and normally closed by a cap r. When the cap r is removed, water fills the tube q and closes the valve u, the gauge v showing an increase of pressure. When an air-discharge pipe is fitted to the pipe q, the gauge v shows a slight diminution of pressure. The water in the tube q is then drained off by a cock t and the cock x opened for the withdrawal of the excess of air. Fig. 7 shows an arrangement for obtaining a continuous circulation of air, and consists of a combination of the apparatus shown in Figs. 5 and 6. Air is supplied through a pipe 1 and drawn off by a pipe 2, or vice versa. These pipes communicate with a common pipe 13 passing through the bottom of the vessel, and are fitted with non-return valves 11, 12 and with branches 7, 8 fitted with non-return valves 9, 10 and cocks 25, 26 respectively. The tubes are also connected by a distributor 14, Fig. 9, consisting of a slide valve 15 fitting into a casing 14. Air is forced into the pipe 1 and withdrawn by the pipe 2, forcing the valve 15 into the position 15<a> and allowing the compressed air to enter the pipe 2 by a passage 20 and so to force down the water in both pipes until it is below the level of the valves 11, 12, Fig. 7. The valve 15 is then set to median position and the cocks 25, 26, Fig: 7, opened, allowing fresh air to be forced in by the pipe 7 and vitiated air to be withdrawn by the pipe 8. The apparatus may also be employed to withdraw any water that might enter the vessel. In the case of leakage, to prevent the water entering the vessel &c. from forcing the air back through the pipe d and so gaining ground, the pipe is fitted with an extension 27 which is carried to the bottom of the hold and fitted with a non- return valve 28 opening under the water.
Patent GB-190617673-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means for Cutting Screw and similar Threads upon Metal Articles particularly upon Certain Parts of Lathe and like Chucks.
Inventor: TAYLOR CHARLES
Filed: 1906-08-07
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 17,673. Taylor, C., and Taylor, G. B. Aug. 7. Screwing.-In a method of cutting screw-threads upon the rotatable disk or ring in certain lathe chucks and like articles, there is used a chaser-like tool as shown in Fig. 1, having a number of teeth so formed as to cut only on one edge to facilitate the removal of the chips, and so arranged that, while the first tooth commences the formation of the threads, the next tooth advances the formation a step farther, and so on, the threads being completely finished in one or two passes of the tool.
Patent GB-190620663-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Paper Fastener and Binder.
Inventor: MACNEARY THOMAS ALEXANDER
Filed: 1906-09-18
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 20,663. MacNeary, T. A. Sept. 18. Fastenings, bent metal tongue, for papers &c. The fastener consists of a metal plate a from which one or more tongues d are stamped, and is adapted to be bent round the edges of the papers x, as shown in Figs. 2 and 6. The tongue or tongues d are bent backwards through slots or holes c in the plate and through perforations in the papers, and afterwards over the edge of the papers, as shown.
Patent GB-190621121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: LANGFORD JOHN BERNARD
Filed: 1906-09-24
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 21,121. Langford, J. B. Sept. 24. Pistons.-In an internal-combustion engine s u c h as is described in Specification No. 25,157, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Air and gas engines], in which the p u m and combustion cylinders a, c are tandem with a differential piston b, f, the terminal exhaust port e is closed by a plate g with bevelled edges. The plate g is pressed outwards by spring rings or by other springs k or by compressed gases admitted to the interior of the piston.