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Patent GB-190411590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Railway Wagons.
Inventor: NELSON ANDREW SCLANDERS
Filed: 1904-05-20
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 11,590. Nelson, A. S. May 20. Brakes.-Wagon brakes are applied by a weighted lever at each side of the wagon. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a weighted lever C is fixed at each end of the cross-shaft A, which carries arms D adapted to bear upon the links F by which the brake shoes are supported. When the lever is thrown over by hand to the position shown, it presses the shoes on to the wheels. If the lever is thrown over in the opposite direction, other arms G on the cross-shaft act on the links F to remove the shoes from the wheels. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, each weighted lever C is provided with a pin working in a slot in the end of the ordinary brake lever. In the position shown, the brakes are off. If the lever is thrown over to the right, it will depress the brake lever and apply the brakes.
Patent GB-190412417-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Method of Production of Non-deposit Beers and Stouts for Bottling
Inventor: STORRIER WILLIAM GRANT
Filed: 1904-06-01
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 12,417. Storrier, W. G. June 1. Drawings to Specification. AÙrating liquids.-Beers are aÙrated and cooled in a cylinder provided with stirring-devices and an internal cooling-chamber revolubly mounted on a central shaft. The calciumchloride solution, used for cooling purposes, enters and leaves the cooling- chamber by means of suitable passages in the shaft.
Patent GB-190423502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tent Pegs, also applicable to other Devices of like Nature.
Inventor: NEWMAN JOHN HERBERT
Filed: 1904-10-31
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 23,502. Newman, J. H. Oct. 31. Hooks are provided with h a pointed helical rod or metal strip d to screw into the ground, and with a flange b. The helix may be wound round a central core, and a strengthening-collar c may be used.
Patent GB-190425000-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Manufacture of Medicinal Capsules of Gluten.
Inventor: CORNU CHARLES
Filed: 1904-11-17
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 25,000. Cornu, C. Nov. 17. Capsules.-Hollow capsules of gluten, formed of two parts a, b, Fig. 1, are moulded in the apparatus shown in Fig. 4. The upper and lower parts d, g are formed with cavities, having edges which project slightly. The frame h has holes to receive pins f to ensure correct register of the parts d, g. In operation, a sheet of gluten is placed on the part d, the mandrels c, Fig. 2, are arranged on top of the same opposite the cavities, a second sheet of gluten is laid upon the mandrels, and the mould is then closed. The sheets of gluten become welded by the pressure, and are cut all round the mandrels by the edges of the cavities.
Patent GB-190426566-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for Operating Window Sashes.
Inventor: WHITFIELD GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1904-12-06
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 26,566. Whitfield, G. J. Dec. 6. Window opening and closing apparatus. - The separately-operated top and bottom sashes are lifted by cords and spring-controlled pulleys, and are lowered by hand assisted by the weight of the sash. A spindle S of a concealed bracket carries two spring pulley drums P, P<1>, Fig. 3, having the a d j a c e n t flanges toothed in opposite directions, and retained by a doubleacting detent or two independent ones F, F<1>, Fig. 4. Springs G, G<1> pass from the detents F, F<1> round the pulleys P, P<1> and are secured to pivoted pieces H. One or other of the detents can be withdrawn from its ratchet by rocking a two-armed piece L on a shaft carrying arms with operating cords. The pulley P or P' then rotates and its spring draws up the corresponding sash. The speed of the ascent is regulated by varying the pull on the operating- cord, thereby causing the spring G or G<1> to brake the rotating pulley. The ends of the actuating- springs are fixed in slots in the pulleys and spindle S, or in the case of the latter by means of screws d, d'.
Patent GB-190427625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Braiding Machines, Plaiting Machines and the like.
Inventor: ORTHMANN ALFRED
Filed: 1904-12-17
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 27,625. Orthmann, A. Dec. 17. Braiding-machines; braid.- Unbraided threads from stationary bobbins are floated on the work, to form a pattern, by passing the threads up between an outer and an inner set of raceways, from one to the other of which the braiding bobbins are transferred by selective mechanism. Star-plates p with eyes o for guiding the float threads alternate with four-armed switches, the bobbin-directing arms r, r<1> of which are respectively mounted on vertical axles and sleeves carrying arms controlled by a patterning-device. The alternate switch arms s, s<1> are fixed together and are rocked by the passage of the bobbins.
Patent GB-190428696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to a System of Indicator Signals on Locomotive Vehicles.
Inventor: LINTERN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 28,696. Lintern, W. Dec. 29. Electric railways and tramways, signalling on.- Relates to a signalling-system for electricallydriven motor cars, tramcars, or trains, such that signals are given to approaching or following cars when the car is stopping, starting, &c. The signals are preferably given by red and green electric lamps, connections being made at such points in the motor circuits as to utilize the changes of potential produced therein according to the position of the power-controller. The trolley wire is connected by the wire a to the power-controller v and to the red-lamp group 1. The motors are represented by their armatures d, n and field coils g, q, Figs. 1 and 3, showing the arrangements when the switch connects the motors in series and in parallel respectively ; Fig. 4 shows the connections when the motors are reversed. The resistance of the lamp groups 1, 2 is large compared with the resistance of the motors, so that, when no power is supplied to the motors, the current passes through the red-lamp group 1 to the point j, and thence to earth through the armature n and coils q of motor No. 2. The red lamps are thus lighted. When power is supplied to the motors in series (i.e., when the contacts ware closed), only a small portion of the current passes through the lamps, with the result that both groups are partially lit. When the parallel connections shown in Fig. 3 are made, there is no difference of potential between the points a, j, so that only the green lamps 2 are lit. When the controller v is operated to reverse the direction of motion of the car, the connections in Fig. 4 are made, the lamp groups being connected to a point between the armature n and coils q, so that, whether the motors are in series or in parallel, the red-lamp group 1 is fully lighted.
Patent GB-190505544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Certain Parts of Type-writing Machines
Inventor: BIRCH JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1905-03-16
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 5544. Birch, J. H., and Foley, J. S. March 16. Typewriters, - A typewriter is provided with linespacing mechanism comprising a ratchet-wheel c fast on the platen spindle a<1> and a normally-disengaged pawl-stud g on an arm f pivoted on a lever d loose on the spindle a'. By pressing on a, thumb-piece f on the part f, the pawl g is first engaged with the ratchet-wheel c, and then the lever d is operated against the returning-action of a spring h. A finger-piece o is provided on the carriage-frame to facilitate operation of the thumbpiece f A stepped space-regulator e co-operates with a nose d' on the lever d. In order to hold the parts g, c in engagement so long as the pressure is maintained, and so to prevent the platen from overrunning by momentum, the lever d is formed with a heel i for contact with a stop-bar j on the carriage. In order to hold the platen in position during the operation of the machine, and yet to admit of free rotation in either direction by means of its turn-button a<3>, a friction roller m is'fitted on a spring k mounted on the front bar of,the car, iage, and rests against the teeth of the ratchet-wheel c. The roller m can be thrown out by means of a shouldered lever n, which is provided with an eye or collar n<1> surrounding the spindle a' and serving as a brake when the roller m is thrown but.
Patent GB-190507047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fastenings of Rails to Railway Chairs.
Inventor: HARRIES THOMAS
Filed: 1905-04-03
Granted: 1906-04-03
Abstract: 7047. Harries, T. April 3 Chair keys and wedges; chairs.- The wooden keys or wedges used for securing railway rails in their chairs are prevented from working loose by means of a screw passed through the chair jaw. The chair jaw a is increased in thickness by the formation of a boss a<3>, and the jaw a<1> is adapted to' fit against the rail web throughout its entire depth. The jaws are also provided with strengthening-ribs a<2>. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 17,836, A.D. 1887.]
Patent GB-190516194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sporting and like Coats.
Inventor: HARRISON HERBERT
Filed: 1905-08-09
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 16,194. Harrison, H. Aug. 9. Coats; sleeves.-The sleeve of a coat is attached at the top direct to the edge of the armhole, and for the rest of its perimeter through the intermedium of a separate piece of fabric c, Figs. 2 and 3. The latter is pleated longitudinally down its centre, the pleat hanging inside between the coat and its lining. Elastic bands d of varying length are attached to the coat and at various points along the pleat in order to take it up when the arm is not raised. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 5978, A.D. 1891, and No. 16,888, A.D. 1903.]
Patent GB-190523402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Furnaces.
Inventor: GIROD PAUL
Filed: 1905-11-14
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 23,402. Girod, P. Dec. 24, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901.] Electric furnaces.-A number of independent crucibles 1, shown in plan in Fig. 2, are situated in a chamber 2 of refractory insulating-material, which is embedded in a heating-resistance 5. This is sunk in insulating masonry, and may be arranged as described in Specification No. 13,690, A.D. 1905, but preferably surrounds the chamber completely, with both terminals at one side of the furnace. The resistance may be divided into sections, connected so that the current flows parallel either to the shorter or to the longer sides of the chamber. The bottom of the chamber may be continuous, or may be perforated between the crucibles, and the top is formed by removable plates. The furnace may be divided by horizontal partitions, which, as well as vertical partitions, may be used for heating.
Patent GB-190601280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Extraction of Liquids from Solid Materials.
Inventor: BARNES WILLIAM MORROW
Filed: 1906-01-17
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 1280. Barnes, W. M. Jan. 17. Drying clothes &c.-A process for separating liquids from solids, particularly applicable to laundry work, consists in subjecting the material to compressed air while in a closed perforated chamber. The perforations in the chamber A are surrounded by a casing B, into which the liquid is forced by the compressed air entering the chamber from the vessel H. The chamber runs on rails n supported on springs o, which allow the vessel, when in operation, to seat itself on the boss L containing the outlet passage l. The cover C is lowered into air-tight contact with the vessel by the worm gearing shown. The air escapes from the chamber after the operation through the pipe I<2>.
Patent GB-190605351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pistons.
Inventor: PAIN ALBERT CHARLES
Filed: 1906-03-05
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 5351. Pain, A. C., and Williams, B. E. March 5. Pistons.-To prevent undue expansion of the split packing-rings d, they are formed with flanges engaging flanges on a solid carrier ring c. The surfaces of these flanges are made so small that they wear at a rate sufficient to compensate for the wear between the cylinder and the rings. Wave rings f are placed between the rings d and the ring c, or between the rings d and the junk ring and coverplate. Steam may be admitted to the back of the split rings by grooves d<2> or by holes in the junk ring and piston flange. The ring c is carried on springs as shown, and may have packing and lubricating grooves c<2>.
Patent GB-190606319-A (GB)
Title: Pen-holder.
Inventor: PLACH JOSEF
Filed: 1906-03-16
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 6319. Plach, J. March 16. Penholders; writers' cramp, preventing.-A penholder is so shaped that it is naturally held by the hand in the correct position for writing, and also prevents paralysis of the hand. The holder is curved longitudinally and is formed with the curved surface b to fit the thumb c, a shallow groove or surface e for the forefinger f, and a curved surface h for the left-hand side of the middle finger. Narrow ridges d, g separate the surfaces b, e, h. The surface b extends to the curved part k of the holder which conforms to the hand at the juncture of the thumb with the hand. Fig. 1 shows a plan and Fig. 2 an elevation of the holder, and Fig. 3 shows cross - sections on the respective planes A, B, C, D, E. The back of the nib l should be in line with the surface e.
Patent GB-190609277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Amusement Apparatus
Inventor: THOMPSON LA MARCUS ADNA
Filed: 1906-04-19
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 9277. Thompson, La M. A. Oct. 7,1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Canals for recreation.-A canal for recreation consists of a continuous inclined trough-shaped track A, which receives and guides the boats, a conveyer B being used to raise the boats from the low part A<3> to the high part A<2> of the track, and means being provided for raising water to the part A<2> of the track. The boats start from the part A<1>, which is outside the building R, and descend by a sinuous course to the low part A<3>. After being raised to the part A<2>, the boats descend and enter a pond G, which is formed with inclined walls A<4> and scenic effects A<5>, the boats being guided by a submerged shoot C continuous with the track A. The water in the pond G may be stirred by means of a reciprocating agitator D in order to form waves. A gateway at the exit of the pond G may be closed when the apparatus is not in use. Near the part A' is a pool H connected with the lowest part of the track, and water is raised from this pool to the highest part of the track by means of wheels I, J<1>, K<1>, Fig. 4, geared together and formed with blades P, J<2>, K<2>. The blades I<1> raise the water to a channel J<4> in a case I<2>, and the other two wheels act in a similar manner to raise the water to two similar channels, the highest of which is connected by a shoot to the part A<2> of the track. The amount of water delivered may be regulated by a gate I<4>, which connects the pool H with the channel J<4>. Rapids L may be formed in the track A. The track is formed with inclined sides a to make it appear wide, thus giving to the boats the appearance of floating- without a guide.
Patent GB-190609278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Winches suitable for use with Ships Derricks.
Inventor: MACFARLANE GEORGE THOMAS
Filed: 1906-04-19
Granted: 1907-04-19
Abstract: 9278. Macfarlane, G. T. April 19. Winches especially suitable for operating the ships' derricks described in Specification No. 523, A.D. 1906. The hoisting and slueing drums 1, 2 are mounted, the latter loosely, on a shaft 3, and are driven by separate engines 6, 18. Means, e.g. a clutch, are provided for utilizing conjointly the power of the two engines upon one or both drums Any suitable valve-gear is provided and is operated by a single lever for enabling the engines to be driven in opposite directions and to be brought to rest without the use of brake mechanism. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, rotary valves, driven by bevel-gear from the crank-shafts 9, 19, and in which the control is effected by eliding the valves longitudinally, are employed. The valve-controlling levers are arranged in juxtaposition so as to be manipulated by a single operator. As shown, the lever 26 is mounted on a shaft 27 passing into the valve casing of the engine 6, while the lever 30 acts upon a similar shaft 29, pertaining to the engine 18, through the linkage 32, 33, 34. The drums may also be provided with reversing driving gears, and the various levers operating these may be adjacent thereto, as they do not require to be frequently changed, or they may be arranged adjacent to the levers 26,30. When there are warping ends, the one adjacent to the loose drum may be formed integral therewith. According to the . Provisional Specification the valve-gears described in Specifications No. 18,854, A.D. 1899, No. 783, A.D. 1902, and 76, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Steam engines], are especially suitable.
Patent GB-190612928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Postal Envelopes or Wrappers
Inventor: LIEKEFETT CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1906-06-02
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 12,928. Liekefett, C. June 2. Envelopes &c.- Relates to envelopes or wrappers of the kind described in Specifications No. 13,233, A.D. 1887, and No. 8202, A.D. 1900. The back b is folded along the line a', and the flaps c, d, which may be attached to either of the parts a, b, are gummed down. The adhesive flap e is arranged so that it terminates at that part of the envelope at which the stamp and postmark are affixed, so that any unauthorized opening is at once detected. [Reference has bean directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 1222, A.D. 1878].
Patent GB-190614506-A (GB)
Title: Fare Indicator.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER BERTHOLD
Filed: 1906-06-25
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 14,506. Schneider, B. June 25. Fares, registering.-The time - registering apparatus of a taxameter is put into action during waiting by a lever actuated by the driver, and at the same time a disk bearing a suitable inscription is brought into view, the disk disappearing and the clock being stopped on bringing the lever to "cash" or on starting the vehicle. The disk 5 is mounted on a spring-controlled shaft 4 which is rotated by a handle and is normally held in the disengaged position by a spring 10. When the handle is moved in the direction of the arrow, a pin 9 on the shaft 4 engages a slot 8 in the disk and moves it into the position shown in Fig. 1, where it is held by a spring-controlled lever 14. At the same time, a cam 16 on the shaft 4 actuates two levers 18, 19 lifting a spring 40 from the balance of the clock, thus allowing the time to be recorded. The lower end of the lever 18 is held in position by a projection 22 which engages with one of two projections 23, 24 on two levers 26, 27, and the lever 19 is secured by a rod 37 which engages in grooves 35 in the levers. If the fare indicator is adjusted to "cash," a cam 38 on the shaft 7 presses over the lever 19 causing the pin 37 to depress the two levers 26, 27, thus releasing the lever 18 and allowing the spring 40 to stop the clock. The disk is released by a pin 21 on the lever 18 which strikes the lever 14. Should the journey be resumed after waiting, one of two projections 33 on a disk 32 driven from the vehicle engages with projections 30, 31 and frees the lever 18.
Patent GB-190617702-A (GB)
Title: Sewing Machine Bobbin Cases
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1906-08-07
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 17,702. Fairweather, W., [Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Co.]. Aug. 7. Lock-stitch hook sewing-machines.- Relates - to a combined lock and ejector for securing a bobbin in a -bobbin case. The latch 11 is pivoted in the central tube 2, and its end 15 fits in a recess 16 in the rim of the bobbin case. Inside the tube 2 is a plunger 8 having a head 9 and a bent tail 10. A spring engages the underside of the head 9. When the latch is down as in Fig. 4 the spring-locks it in position, and when it is raised as in Fig. 3 the spring forces the plunger 8 up and by means of the tail 10 ejects the bobbin.
Patent GB-190618581-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of the Wings of Flying Machines or Apparatus, and Means for and Manner of Operating the same.
Inventor: ARMITAGE CYRUS
Filed: 1906-08-20
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 18,581. Armitage, C. Aug. 20. Aerial machines without aerostats; aeroplanes; framework; propelling.-The framework of wings for an aerial machine consists of a shaft a, a front edge stay c, and two or more diagonal stays e, g connected to the shaft. The shafts a, b of a pair of wings are connected by collars j, k in which the shafts rotate. The collars are fixed to a central shafr i and the collar k is adjustable along the shaft so that the flexibility of the wing towards the rear may be varied. The wings are moved by levers p, operated by the aeronaut or by a motor suspended in a frame m from the shaft i. The levers p are pivoted to the stays d, and are adjustably secured to a sector s on the stay, or the lever may be secured to a sleeve q, Fig. 3, adjustable on the stay d. In a modification, the lever p is pivoted on the shaft b, Fig. 5, and provided with a sector t which is secured to the stay d. A rod u, Fig. 2, may be used to connect the lever p to the diagonal stays of the wings, or to an additional stay v.
Patent GB-190620226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Reversing Gear for Motors.
Inventor: FREUND RICHARD
Filed: 1906-09-11
Granted: 1907-09-11
Abstract: 20,226. Freund, R. Sept. 11. Valve-gear.-In a cam valve-gear, the reversal is effected by angularly or longitudinally adjusting the lifting-rollers attached to the valve-actuating rod or lever. The cam shaft may have forward and backward cams a, b, Fig. 2, which operate a rod f through an adjustable roller d. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, the rod f is provided with two adjustable rollers d, d<1> either of which may register with the cam a. A modification of this device is described, in which a roller is angularly adjusted in a slot in the rod f. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 7, the valve-lever f<1> iscarried by an adjustable eccentric g.
Patent GB-190622169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Divans, Lounges, Settees or the like Convertible into Beds.
Inventor: HOLMES HENRY VALENTINE
Filed: 1906-10-08
Granted: 1907-10-08
Abstract: 22,169. Holmes, H. V. Oct. 8. Bedsteads, chairs, couches, &c.-Relates to divans, couches, lounges, settees, and chairs which are convertible into bedsteads. A couch &c. has a hinged back B, Fig. 2, supported by stays E attached to a drawer G beneath the seat A, and is automatically lowered by pulling out the drawer so as to form a bedstead. The arms L are constructed in two parts L, K, Fig. 4, hinged together and also hinged to the sides, which are in two parts M, N hinged together. When open, the arms are supported by stays S or by a framework composed of hinged links ; when they are closed, the various sections are held together by a spring catch P. A convertible armchair and bedstead has folding arms of the kind shown in Fig. 4 with three instead of two folds, and has a front extension supported by a drawer. A hinged back B, Fig. 7, is adjusted by racks F and has a pivoted bolster H carrying supporting-legs G, both of which are operated by a spring-controlled rod I coming in contact with the seat frame.