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Patent GB-190422755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Two Speed Gearing for Cycles, Motor Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: TAYLOR ANDREW
Filed: 1904-10-21
Granted: 1905-10-21
Abstract: 22,755. Taylor, A. Oct. 21. Driving-mechanism.-Relates to a two speed gear, such as is described in Specification No. 22,805, A.D. 1901, suitable for cycles, motor vehicles, &c. An intermediate externally and internally toothed wheel E is mounted upon an eccentric D, which forms part of a sleeve surrounding the fixed spindle or axle A terminating in a drum D<1> with external notches. These notches may engage the spring d to fix the eccentric relatively to the hub, and an interior ratchet-and-pawl device f to fix it in one direction relatively to the axle. In an alternative arrangement, the hub connection may be of the ratchet type, or conical collars may be formed on the drum sleeve and in the hub, the parts being locked by wedging. The annular wheel E engages an internally-toothed wheel F formed on the inside of an enlargement of the hub, and at the same time a driving-pinion C rigidly connected by means of a sleeve a with the driving sprocket-wheel b. When the eccentric is fixed to the hub, the gear revolves as an integral whole ; this gives the higher speed. By fixing the eccentric relatively to the axle to prevent backward rotation, the eccentric gearing comes into operation and transmits the driving motion at a lower speed. To change the speeds, a sleeve g is rotated by means of a wire. Upon the interior of the sleeve is formed a screw thread running upon a corresponding fixed thread i, so that relative rotation serves to move the rod hand the eccentric sleeve D connected thereto. When rotating at the higher speed, the sleeve D rotates clear of the spindle A, and when in the second position rides on the collars e.
Patent GB-190423573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Belts and the like for Preventing Electrification of the same.
Inventor: LELOUP LEON
Filed: 1904-11-01
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 23,573. Leloup, L., Obernesser, R., Tenthorey, J., and Tenthorey, V. Nov. 1. Electricity, discharging from fabrics and the like. -In order to prevent the electrification of a driving- belt &c., a good conductor of electricity is applied to the belt, and means are provided for bringing it into contact with the pulley or wheel. In one arrangement, a flexible metallic strip b, Figs. 1 and 2, is secured to the outer side of the belt a. The rivets c, or screws, employed for fixing the strip, serve to make contact with the pulley. The strip b may be replaced by any convenient arrangement, such as a metallic coating or sheathing. A series of rivets e, Fig. 6, or a series of staples or clinched wire or strip loops f, Fig. 8, placed in contact to ensure conductivity, may be passed through the belt a in place of employing a strip &c.
Patent GB-190429448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Arc Lamps.
Inventor: KOENITZER OSKAR
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 29,448. K÷nitzer, O. Dec. 31. Arc lamps.-Electrodes are supported by knifeedges, which cut into them and allow them to descend as they are consumed. If the electrodes d are connected together at their upper ends, one knife-edge e is sufficient. The knife-edge may be replaced by a sharp-edged wheel. Two knife-edges, one for each electrode, may be used, and may be placed at different levels. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that the arc may be struck by a tapered tongue, passing between the electrodes when the lamp is not working, and withdrawn by means of an electromagnet when the current flows ; a modified arrangement is also described in which one electrode is vertical and is supported by a knifeedge, while the other is inclined and is connected to the former by a pin-and-slot device, the inclined electrode being moved to strike the arc by means of an electromagnet or of an extensible wire and bell-crank lever, between which a spring is advantageously interposed.
Patent GB-190501035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Oil Engines.
Inventor: MOORWOOD HEDLEY STANLEY
Filed: 1905-01-19
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 1035. Moorwood, H. S., and Bennett, J. F. Jan. 19. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting io. The fuel is supplied centrally to a shallow diskshaped box, and passes out through fine holes or a slit in the edge of the box. The box may be made in halves touching at the edges, but hollowed out towards the centre, the upper half heing capable of lifting away from the lower half as shown in Figs. 1 and 7. The edges of these disks may be bored with fine holes, or may be cut across by a saw or file. In a further modification, plain disks slightly separated are used. As shown, in Fig. 1, the lift of the upper disk is limited by a stop I, and it carries a stem W which acts as a valve to arrest the flow of oil. The fuel is drawn into the mixing-chamber A, through the sprayer G, by air passing in through the cylindrical extension of the conical chamber F. In the mixing- chamber A, is a chamber C through which exhaust or other hot gases, steam, or water are circulated from the jacket B. The carburettor outlet S is controlled by a sleeve R in the top face of which is formed an auxiliary air port registering with others in the covering plates T, V. Two independent fuel-supply passages are provided at K, L, and a rod O for raising the valve H from its seat when starting. Hot air and liquid-fuel may also be used in the carburettor. Fig. 7 shows a modification of the fuel supply nozzle in which the supply of fuel is cut off by a pin X, carried by the disk H, entering the supply passage W. The lift of the disk H may be controlled by hand or by a governor. Specifications No. 3985, A.D. 1900, and No. 16,551, A.D. 1901, are referred to in the Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-190501076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spinning Spindles.
Inventor: POTTER JAMES CHARLES
Filed: 1905-01-19
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 1076. Potter, J. C. Jan. 19. Spinning - spindle type. - Relates to bolster bearings of the kind described in Specifications No. 14,471, A.D. 1903, and No. 19,643, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Spinning]. The spiral spring described in Specification No. 14,471, A.D. 1903, is replaced by a piston H which is suspended from the lower end of the bolster B by a ball- and-socket joint as described in Specification No. 19,643, A.D. 1904, is fitted with valves I opening upwards, and fits loosely in a shell G'. The annular space between the bolster and bolster case and also the shell G<1> are filled with oil or other fluid.
Patent GB-190501144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gates.
Inventor: JOHNS HERBERT
Filed: 1905-01-20
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 1144. Johns. H. Jan. 20. Gates.-The top bar B of wooden gates is strengthened by means of T - iron S or channel-iron C, Figs. 3 and 4, attached by screws s, thus allowing all the bars to be made of the same thickness and secured together by bolts between four vertical pieces V, Figs. 1 and 2. The invention may be applied to gates constructed in the ordinary manner.
Patent GB-190505197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: BYNG MAX
Filed: 1905-03-13
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 5197. Byng, M., aud Coates, H. J. March 13. Switches.-The actuating-mechanism of a switch comprises a slotted tube containing a number of balls or cylinders which are capable of slight movement along the cylinder, are held together by a spring or gravity, and may be separated so as to move apart and actuate a switch by any one of a number of wedge-shaped push-pieces which may be brought out of the separating position by any of the other pushes to open the switch. The balls or cylinders B, capable of limited movement within the slotted tube A, are normally held together by a spring or by pressure obtained by hanging a weight upon the lever H. Mounted in the plate C are a number of push-pieces D, into which fit, either loosely or pivoted, rods E.with wedge-shaped or coned extremities resting between two balls. The pushes D are locked in the closed position by the swinging of the plates E in the pushes and by the friction springs F acting upon projections in these plates. The movement of the balls in the tube may, by means of a plunger G, be made to close a switch, or the springs F may serve as switch contacts. If, after one push has been inserted, another be operated, the second wedge in displacing two balls causes the first wedge to be forced out, so that one push only can be in operation at the same time, i.e., one circuit only can be closed at once.
Patent GB-190505862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reels on which Yarn, Thread, or Filamentary Material is Wound for Treatment by Fluids
Inventor: TETLEY HENRY GREENWOOD
Filed: 1905-03-20
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 5862. Tetley, H. G., and Clayton, J. March 20. Liquids, apparatus for treating with.-In reels upon which yarns, threads, &c. are wound for treatment with fluids, the position of all the bars, forming the periphery of the reel, can be altered simultaneously without any rubbing action on the yarn, so that the fluids gain access to every part of the yarn, threads, &c. The bars a, upon which the material is wound, are attached to quadrants a<3> pivoted to arms b at b<2>, while a wheel d carried by a tube c<2> loose on the shaft c engages in teeth or pins a<4> on the quadrants. The diameter of the reel may be contracted for doffing the yarn &c. by turning the wheel d, which may be locked in various positions by a pin e.
Patent GB-190506912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Protecting and Forcing Plants.
Inventor: MORLEY JOHN ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-04-01
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 6912. Morley, J. A. April 1. Frames and shelters for plants.-An appliance for protecting and forcing plants is made by sliding sheets of glass into grooves in the three longitudinal bars B, T of the wooden or other frame shown, which is provided with triangular ends E, a handle attached to the top bar, and one or more stays or straps connecting the bar T to the bars B. The bars B, T are detachable and are connected to the end pieces E in such a way that the glass can be pushed in from one end only on each side, and from opposite ends on the two sides. Screws are provided to hold the glass in place.
Patent GB-190509059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automobile Vehicles.
Filed: 1905-04-29
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 9059. Compagnie Franþaise De Voitures Electromobiles. April 29, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Distributing.-In a motor-vehicle of the type in which the mechanical energy produced by a petrol or heat motor is transformed into electric energy, the engine A drives the dynamo B through a universal joint A<1>. The current thus generated actuates an electromotor C, which transmits its motion to the axle D through the universal joints E, F and a ball-fitted slide G, which allows the shaft H to lengthen or shorten slightly. At the maximum speed, the windings K of the magnetic clutch I are excited by closing the circuit of an accumulator, thus putting the prime motor in mechanical connexion with the driven axle.
Patent GB-190513276-A (GB)
Title: Improved Shower or Spray Producing Apparatus for Baths.
Inventor: BARRASFORD MAUD
Filed: 1905-06-27
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 13,276. Barrasford, M. June 27. Spray -producers. - At the foot of an ordinary bath a tubular rail C is supported by means of a light rod C' and tubes D<1> connected with the hot and cold water supply, respectively, the proportion of hot and cold water being regulated by cocks d. To the tubular rail C is attached a perforated ring forming the spray-producer. The tubular rail C supports a waterproof curtain to prevent splashing.
Patent GB-190513464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wireless Telegraphic Apparatus
Inventor: ARTOM ALESSANDRO
Filed: 1905-06-29
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 13,464. Artom, A. June 29. Wireless telegraphy.-Relates to receivers for use in connexion with circularly and elliptically polarized electro-magnetic waves, reference being made to Specifications No. 26,395. A.D. 1902, Nos. 9408, 23,478, and 23,488, A.D. 1903, and No. 3594, A.D. 1905. In Fig. 1, two aerials 14, 15 and 16, 17 are shown connected at a, b to two primary coils 44, 43, wound in opposite directions, the secondary coil 40 being in the circuit of the coherer 63. If an ordinary plane wave reaches the aerials, both coils 43, 44 are equally affected so that the receiver is unaffected. If, however, the wave be circularly polarized and the receiving aerial be similar to the transmitting-aerial, the coils will be active alternately owing to the difference in phase of the oscillations. As a modification, the two coils may be similarly wound but connected in opposite directions. Another modification consists in winding the coils 43, 44, 40, Fig. 4, on separate cores which have a common axis and are adjustable along this axis. Other improvements consist in the insertion of condensers and resistances in the circuits of these coils, which are themselves in circuits inductively related with the circuit of the elevated conductor.
Patent GB-190515639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Detachers
Inventor: BACH CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1905-07-31
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 15,639. Bach, G. H. July 31. Runaway or restive horses, releasing; fastening.- The traces are secured to the whipple-trees of vehicles or farm implements by hook-shaped catches 12 pivoted to the whipple-trees at 13 and engaging in sockets 14. The catch is connected by pivoted links 16, 17 to a controlling-bar 4, which is connected to the pole 1 of the vehicle by a pin- and-slot connexion, the bar being normally pushed forwards by a spring 8. To release the traces, the controlling-bar 4 is moved backwards by an operating-lever 22, which withdraws the hooks 12 from the sockets. The whipple-trees are pivoted at 10 to a bar 2 attached to the pole, and a bar 3 is provided to support the links 16, 17.
Patent GB-190516104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Colour Photography
Inventor: DAVIDSON WILLIAM NORMAN LASCEL
Filed: 1905-08-08
Granted: 1906-08-08
Abstract: 16,104. Davidson, W. N. L. Aug. 8. Magic-lantern apparatus.-In projecting a set of colour kinematographic positives, a revolving prism or sector containing different colour screens may be adapted to project two or more colour images at the same time; or coloured rays may be transmitted from the back of the films to act as colour screens instead of the usual screens in front of, between, or behind the lens or lenses.
Patent GB-190518874-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Fountain or Stylographic Pens.
Inventor: MACDOUGALL ROBERT
Filed: 1905-09-19
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 18,874. Macdougall, R. Sept. 19. Pens, reservoir. Fountain or stylographic pens are fitted with means for ascertaining whether the pen is charged with ink or not. A hollow endpiece d, Fig. 1, with milled collar f, of transparent material such as glass or celluloid is screwed or otherwise fitted detachably to the barrel a. The joint may be made tight by a rubber ring e. In a modification, the end-piece d, Fig. 3, is of vulcanite with slots i and a lining h of glass or transparent material, a rubber cushion j being inserted to prevent breakage if glass is used, or a complete rubber cover for the glass may be fitted with openings at the slots i. Instead of slots, a number of holes may be made in the projecting end-piece so that the ink can be seen through them. In another modification, slots m, Fig. 8, in the vulcanite endpiece d are glazed with glass, mica, or celluloid, and are protected by a ferrule n with openings which can be brought over the slots.
Patent GB-190522799-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Toy
Inventor: TUCK GUSTAVE
Filed: 1905-11-07
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 22,799. Tuck, G., and Davis, B. Oct. 7. Educational toys ; pictorial toys.-Relates to a toy, which is adapted for educational purposes, of the type in which a series of concentric disks or rings are arranged to rotate between two covers and are provided with illusions, letters, words, numerals, &c., arranged so that by turning the disks &c., the illustrations &c. may be seen through openings in the covers. In the form shown, three rings a, b, c are marked with representations of the heads, bodies, and legs respectively of human figures, birds, animals, &c., which may be arranged in amusing combinations. The rings are arranged between covers d, e, the front one of which represents a caravan, and is provided with hinged flaps h which are opened to allow the pictures on the rings a, b, c to be seen. The cover d is connected to a stud f of the cover e by means of a key g<1>, and the rings are provided with projections i to facilitate their rotation. The rings a, b, c may be replaced by three disks of different diameters, and the rear disks may form one cover. Illustrations may be printed on both sides of the rings, and a disclosure aperture formed in the rear cover. For playing a game, the cover may represent a menagerie, and the flaps h the exterior of a cage. The rings are marked to represent birds, animals, &c., and the object of the game is to get the cage full of the one kind of bird &c. According to the Provisional Specification, the rings may be marked with numerals or letters for teaching counting and spelling, and with words for forming sentences, or with illustrations and words for teaching geography or history. Nursery rhymes and fairy tales may be represented on the ring.
Patent GB-190525910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swivel Shuttle Looms.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1905-12-13
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 25,910. Hollingworth, E., [Crompton & Knowles Loom Works]. Dec. 13. Swivel looms ; swivels.-In addition to the ordinary lay, shuttle, &c., swivel shuttles 22, Fig. 2, carried on a rail 18 are used, to weave in the spots, figures, &c. The rail 18 is carried by rods 9, which are reciprocated in bearings 10<1>, 11<1>, to bring the swivel shuttles into and out of working position, the motion being effected by a connecting-rod 14 and a crankshaft 15 having bearings 15<1>. The crank-shaft 15 may be driven intermittently from the ordinary crankshaft through mutilated gearing, so as to rotate once every other pick, or it may be otherwise driven, and the timing of the movement of the crank-shaft and the rods may be determined by indications of a patterm mechanism, if desired. The rail 18 carries two sets of shuttles 22, Fig. 5, one set at the back and the other at the front, the guide-eyes 22<111> being located at the inner ends of the swivel shuttles, instead of at the outer as formerly.
Patent GB-190526641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Placing Explosive Railway Fog Signals in Position and Removing same
Inventor: DOWNING WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-12-21
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 26,641. Downing, W. Dec. 21. Detonator apparatus of the slide-feed and vertical detonator magazine type. A slide E is connected by a pin joint D and a rod connexion H to a hand-lever, and pushes detonators from a magazine B on to the rail, a hinged valve I being provided at the extremity of the slide tube C. A slot in the base of the tube C is provided for the motion of the pin D and for a pin R on a spring F, which is supported by a.guide T and the pin D. The pin R springs into a slot in the detonator carrier, so that withdrawal of the slide E may temporarily withdraw the detonator from the rail. A second sliding tube A with a wedge piece S is withdrawn through a rod G and connexions O leading to a second hand-lever, so that the wedge S may depress the spring F and release the pin R from a detonator. The slide E may then be withdrawn, leaving an exploded detonator, which is pushed out on the next advance of the slide E with a fresh detonator.
Patent GB-190609516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cash Registering Tills.
Inventor: SMITH MAURICE WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-04-23
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 9516. Smith, M. W. April 23. Typtwriters &c.-apparatus of the kind described in Speci6cations Nos. 19,817 and 26,376, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Registering &c.], in which the hinged flaps providing access to the coin-storing tubes actuate also the printing-parts, is furnished with endless indicator and type-bearing bands adjusted by sliding pieces and controlled by the flap mechanism. The hinged flap p on its upward movement actuates the rod o from which the feeding motions for the inking-ribbon and the record strip i are derived; simultaneously, the link-work s<1>, s, t rocks to the right a frame of vertical bars m to disengage the detent pawls f of the indicator bands a from their fixed racks and allow the coiled springs in the upper -pulleys to return the bands to zero. The rod u is then pushed backwards manually and returns the disengaging bats by the connexions shown, so that the bands may retain the setting subsequently given them by means of the setting-slides d moving over scales. The closing movement of the flap forces up the platen k and takes an impression from the types h borne by the band, and an aperture is provided for the assistant to initial the recodr strip at each entry.
Patent GB-190610987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Route or Destination Indicators for Tramcars and other purposes.
Inventor: STANLEY ETHELBERT ADOLPHUS
Filed: 1906-05-10
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 10,987. Stanley, E. A., and Anger, J. E. May 10. Indicators, route, for vehicles.-Relates to route indicators of the type in which the names of the stations are carried on a band attached to two rollers, of which one is actuated by rotation of a handle in one direction, and the other by rotation of the handle in the opposite direction, and in which a braking means is provided for the rollers. The band E is attached to rollers D, D<1>, which at one end are journaled in brackets F in a casing A, having a glazed door B hinged at C. At the other end square holes in the rollers receive the squared ends of spindles G, G<1>, carrying loose and fast sprocket-wheels I, I<1>, which are connected by a chain H or other gear. When a handle K is turned in one direction, clutch teeth L on its sleeve J engage teeth M on the boss of the free wheels I, thus driving the roller D<1>. When the handle K is turned in the other direction, clutch teeth L<1> on the other end of its sleeve J engage a pin N on the spindle G, and thus drive the roller D. The band is kept taut by a brake piece 0 consisting of a yoke of springy metal the ends of which grasp the roller spindles. It may be tightened by a nut Q on a screw P. The.ends of the band are thickened as at V, and are held in grooves R in the rollers in the known way. To remove the rollers and band, which are made exchangeable, it is only necessary to open the door B, unscrew the nut Q, and withdraw the rollers from the spindles G, G<1>.
Patent GB-190614350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Adjusting Swing Mirrors, Fanlights and other Swinging Objects.
Inventor: JOHNSON FREDERICK THOMAS
Filed: 1906-06-22
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 14,350. Johnson, F. T. June 22. Pivot adjustments; window opening and closing apparatus. - Swing mir. rors, fan-lights, and other objects are carried on axles to which a wormwheel or rack is rigidly fixed, so that the swing- ing object may be given various inclinations by means of a screw or worm meshing with the wheel. Intermediate gearing may be introduced, as shown, the mirror being carried on the spindle k, and the gearing may be enclosed in a box.