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Patent GB-190423763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Flanges of Warp Beams used in Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: BLACKBURN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-11-03
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 23,763. Blackburn, W., and Knowles, M. R. Nov. 3. Warp beams.- The flanges of warp beams are constructed of layers or discs of papier mÔchÚ, wood pulp, or, preferably, wood with the grain running alternately in opposite directions. The layers are glued or otherw i s e secured together, and a metal hoop may be spun or shrunk around the flange. The warp beam c passes through a central hole in the flange, to which wooden or other segments d are secured by bolts e, nuts f, and washers g. The segments d are encircled by a steel ring h, of which the ends are turned out at right-angles and are secured together by a bolt i, nut j, and washer k. By tightening the nut j, the segments d are compressed upon the warp beam. To enable the flange to be placed readily upon the warp beam, it may be made in two parts provided on their contacting edges with projections fitting into recesses in the opposite edges. In this case, the ring h is also made in two parts, which are bolted together.
Patent GB-190426082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dynamo-electric Generators
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
Filed: 1904-11-30
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 26.082. Leitner, H., and Lucas, R. N. Nov. 30. Dynamos, regulating.-Relates to a train-lighting system in which the output of a generat o r a driven at variable speeds from an axle is kept constant by means of a subsidiary dynamo d, on the same shaft or driven at the same or a proportional speed, wbich weakens the exciting-field as the speed increases. When the accumulator battery b has to be charged and the lamps c are lighted, the lamp current passes through the field-magnet winding d<1> of the subsidiary dynamo d and also through the coarse-wire field-magnet winding a<2> of the main generator a. The ends of the field-magnet winding d' are connected on either side of a high positive temperature coefficient resistance r<1>. When the generator a begins to rotate, excitation is facilitated by the short-circuit x-y, broken by closing the switch s, which is preferably an automatic switch establishing connection between the generator a and battery b as soon as the voltage of the former exceeds that of the latter. Closing the switch s charges the battery b through the conductor l, partly through the winding d<1> and partly through the iron-wire resistance r'. Increase of voltage or current heats the resistance r<1>, and causes it to shunt more current through the winding d<1> and so to weaken further the main field. When the lamp switch s<1> is closed, current from the battery b . flows through the conductor l<1> and coarse-wire field-magnet winding a<2> which reinforces the fine-wire shunt winding a<1>, and through the rheostat r to the lamps c. An additional shunt winding a<3>, connected by conductors l<5>, l<6> to opposite sides of the lamp switch s<1> so as to receive current only when this switch is closed, may assist the other windings so as to ensure excitation, or may replace the winding a<2>. The generator acts as a shunt machine when charging the battery, and becomes compound-wound when the lamps are turned on. The output at all speeds can be adjusted by inserting a rheostat at r<2> in series with the resistance r<1>.
Patent GB-190428609-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Labelling Bottles.
Inventor: SANDLAND RICHARD
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 28,609. Sandland, R. Dec. 28. Damping and affixing labels. - Apparatus for applying body and neck labels to bottles, cans, jars, &c. comprises a hollow case a containing a label holder, gumming-device, means for damping labels, and a device for pressing the labels on to the bottles &c. The bottle is first placed against the adjustable fence a<1> with its bottom in contact with the second fence a<2>, and is then rolled over the gumming-device, which consists of a sheet of metal, cardboard, &c., having perforated portions d corresponding to the size and position of the labels, and resting on a gumming-pad, which consists of a piece of material placed above two pieces of felt, which are situated on a perforated plate supported at the surface of the gum reservoir. A perforated box into which the lower piece of felt dips is supported inside the reservoir. The bottle is next placed with its bottom against the fence e<11> and rolled over the labels, which rest on adjustable boxes f and are contained in a frame e, supported on springs encircling rods. The labels are secured in the required position by the adjustable pieces e' and plates e<8>, these parts being carried by screwed rods e<5>, e<9> working in nuts and passing through grooves in the frame. The labels are kept in a receptacle h, between pieces of moistened felt. To remove superfluous gum and press the labels on the bottle, the latter is passed over the flannel-covered metal plate g<1>, which is shaped as shown in Fig. 6, and carried by the frame g. The roller g<3> enables the working surface of the flannel to be changed. To facilitate the gumming of neck labels, a special lid is provided, with an aperture beneath which the gumming-device may be brought.
Patent GB-190503088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Electric Switches and Fuses
Inventor: FULLER ARTHUR JOHN
Filed: 1905-02-14
Granted: 1906-02-14
Abstract: 3088. Fuller, A. J. Feb. 14. Cut-outs; ; switches.-A combined switch and fuse consists of a fixed ring A of insulating-material provided with four or more contacts D over which rotates, spring-pressed against the first ring, a second ring B provided with similar contacts, and moved by means of the spindle C. To the terminals of the fixed contacts are connected the main cable ends, and the terminals at the back of the loose ring are used to connect the fuses. The fuse wire from one of the terminals passes through a suitable opening E in the ring, across the inside face of the ring, and back through another opening to the second terminal ; or the fuse may be connected straight across the back of the washar. The loose ring may be slipped off the spindle upon which it rotates, to facilitate the replacement of the fuses.
Patent GB-190505440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Chairs for Invalids use and other purposes.
Inventor: KNIGHT HENRY
Filed: 1905-03-15
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 5440. Knight, H. March 15. Chairs.-In a chair for invalids' use or other purposes, the arms a are made longer than usual, and carry a board b, the position of which can be adjusted by means of straps d connected to the back uprights e, or by pins, cords, or other means. An open-ended casing g, formed with a hole i with or without a cover, is placed across the lower bars f, and may fit into recesses h. This casing may be reversed to form a raised seat, as shown in Fig. 1. The various parts may be detachably connected, and be packed and fastened together by the straps d. The chair may be upholstered in any convenient manner, and may be provided with adjustable or other legs, or with means for rocking.
Patent GB-190509248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Applying Chemical Solutions to Photographic Plates and the like.
Inventor: HART DOUGLAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-05-02
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 9248. Hart, D. W. May 2. Chemicals, storing, conveying, and applying; developing ; fixing ; intensifying reducing intensity.- In developing plates and films, pads of porous material are saturated with the developer and applied to the surface of the plate or film. In this way, each portion of the surface being subjected only to the action of the developer in immediate contact, over-development of the more exposed parts is prevented. A paper made of pure cellulose material, without chemical treatment and coated with gelatin, is used, or gelatin sheets alone or backed with porous or non-porous supports. The same method can be employed in fixing, intensifying, or reducing.
Patent GB-190511094-A (GB)
Title: A Clinometer, for use in Gunnery and for other purposes
Inventor: RYLAND ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-05-27
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 11,094. Ryland, A. W. May 27. Clinometers. - Relates to instruments for determining inclinations and particularly adapted for use in connexion with the laying of artillery. A spirit level k is mounted to turn on the spindle f, and in the raised position, Fig. 7, is fixed relatively to the quadrant h by means of a spring catch m, n. The quadrant and level are adjusted byturning the milled head x,which operates the worm t, and at the same time turns the graduated nut 1, which works on the screw 2. A drum 3, graduated in minutes, can be turned by the head 6, giving longitudinal motion to the screw 8 and spindle s, the former of which is prevented from rotating by a feather engaging the bracket 9. The inclination of the level is first adjusted for degrees by the head x and afterwards for minutes by the head 6. The angle is read through suitablyplaced openings in the outer casing.
Patent GB-190602458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dynamo Electric Machines for Electrically Propelled Vehicles.
Filed: 1906-01-31
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 2458. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Jan. 31. Electric locomotives. - Each axle of a locomotive carries two armatures 5, 6, which may have a common commutator 9, but with separate pole-pieces 7, 8, all the armatures and pole-pieces in series forming a s i n g l e magnetic circuit closed by two end pieces 3<a>. By this arrangement, the side members 1, 2 of the locomotive frame do not form part of the magnetic circuit, as in the arrangement described in Specification No. 24,573, A.D. 1904, though they may, with the crosspieces 3, form equalizing-connexions. The field windings are preferably wound on the polepieces.
Patent GB-190602815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings.
Inventor: BOIRAULT LOUIS
Filed: 1906-02-05
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 2815. Boirault, L. Feb. 23, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Couplings, automatic; draw-gear; buffers.-The coupling-head 5, Fig. 3, is of the Boirault type of coupling, in which diagonally-placed horns 7 pass into holes 9 and are secured therein by spring- pressed bolts 6. Fig. 2 shows an arrangement of the coupling with draw and buffer spring 19 and centring springs 27. The coupling-head 5 is pivoted on trunnions 13 to the forked ends 15 of the T-shaped draw-bar 3. The draw-bar is pivoted on an horizontal pin 36 to an intermediate part 17, which is pivoted at 35 to a fork 16 enclosing the spiral spring 19. The spring 19 is arranged between plates 20, 21, which bear against vertical flanges 22, 23 of a casing 24 fixed to the framing 2. The draw-bar 3 is connected by chains 25, 26 and rods 31, 32 to the springs 27, and the rods 31, 32 are formed with a shoulder 28 to bear against the framing 2. Sheet-metal plates 33, 34 are secured to the forked ends 15 to guide the coupling-members. In order to couple the vehicle to an American coupling-hook or to an ordinary coupling-hook, a coupling-head 5 is formed with or has secured to it a claw 40, Fig. 5, of the American type of coupling or the rod of a screw coupling. A bar 47, Fig. 9, formed with coupling-heads 48, may be used to separate two wagons when coupled.
Patent GB-190610841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Bath Rims.
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
Filed: 1906-05-09
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 10,841. Adams, M. J. May 9. Baths are treated at the edges with a non-conducting covering of wood, cork, sawdust or the like with binding-material. According to the Provisional Specification, in which Specification No. 6725, A.D. 1906, is referred to, the covering may be of paper pulp.
Patent GB-190612246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation of Oxygen by the Decomposition of Oxygenated Salts.
Inventor: JAUBERT GEORGE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1906-05-25
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 12,246. Jaubert, G. F. May 29, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Oxygen.-Relates to an improvement in the process described in Specification No. 24,330, A.D. 1905, for the production of oxygen-yielding briquettes, and consists in the addition of water or other solvent to the mixture during preparation. A small amount of the perchlorate is dissolved in water, powdered carbon and inert material are added to the solution, and the whole is worked into a paste, after which the rest of the perchlorate is added and the whole is well mixed, cut up, and dried. Or a dry mixture of the constituents, say, perchlorate, charcoal, and infusorial earth, is made and is placed together with water in a mixing-apparatus, after which the paste is made into cakes and dried. Potassium perchlorate is the salt preferred, but other perchlorates or the nitrates may be used,
Patent GB-190619597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Book Rests, Manuscript Holders, Display Easels and similar Articles.
Inventor: COMINGS WILLIAM RIGHTER
Filed: 1906-09-03
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 19,597. Comings, W. R. Sept. 3. Displaying. - A book - rest in the form of an easel, adapted for displaying articles for sale, is shaped at the sides to provide horns between which the leaves of the book may be held, and has movable place-markers and clips for holding loose sheets. The easel strut is arranged to fold and it is held extended by a folding, locking-member having notches &c. engaging a slot in the strut. A panel 1, Fig. 7, of sheet material shaped with horns 2, 3, 4, 5 to take the overturned leaves of the book has fixed to the back a strut 13 which is prevented from slipping by the hinged wing member 17, Fig. 5, fixed to the back of the panel at one end and projecting with its notched end through a slot in the strut, or by the hinged member 14, Fig. 3, projecting through the horizontal slot 18 in the strut and locked in position by the hook 16 upon the strut engaging one of the slots in the member 14. The front of the panel is provided with strips 6, 7 of metal, celluloid, &c., beneath which the book or sheets of paper are held, and the sides have grooves in which markers 10 are adapted to slide. Spring clips may be provided at the top of the panel to hold loose sheets.
Patent GB-190620169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Operating the Points of Tramways.
Inventor: HAYES WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1906-09-11
Granted: 1907-09-11
Abstract: 20,169. Hayes, W. J., and Watson, F. W. Sept. 11. Points and switches, tramways, operating mechanically from the vehicles. Fig. 2 shows a sectional plan of a part of a track junction with the mechanism for operating the same, and Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional view through the shaft d, Fig. 2. The point tongue b is connected by a rod p to a shaft d on which sleeves e, f forming a clutch are mounted. The sleeve e is free to rotate on the shaft d, but is prevented from end movement, while the sleeve f is only free to move endways. The sleeve e is connected by a pivoted rod o to a plunger n which projects up into the groove of the track rail. The sleeve f is connected by a forked lever arm h to the shaft g which carries a plate m and plunger k. To operate the plate m, the vehicles are provided with an auxiliary wheel which can be depressed at will, or the inner face of one of the front wheels is provided with a removable supplementary rim u, Fig. 3. If the vehicles are to continue on the main line, the plate m is not depressed, the depression of the plungers k, n not affecting the points. To pass along the branch line, the plate m is depressed, thus coupling the sleeves e,f together, the depression of the plunger n then reversing the points. The mechanism is automatically reset by the depression of plungers placed in the rail grooves on the branch and main lines which are connected to the rods or wires s, w. The overhead-conductor points on electric tramways are also connected up to the shaft d.
Patent GB-190620716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Electro-deposition of Metals and their Alloys.
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVID
Filed: 1906-09-18
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 20,716. Roberts, D., Roberts, M. K. D., and Jaffray, E. W. Sept. 18. Screw pumps.- In the electrodeposition of alloys or metals such as copper and silver, the electrolyte is caused to flow in a rapid non - turbulent stream between or through the anodes to the cathodes, preferably by means of screw propellers, polarization being prevented by pumping off evolved gases. In the apparatus shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the shaft b, to which the pulley e is keyed, carries a sleeve c provided with blades d. A hollow shaft f surrounding the shaft b carries a sleeve g with blades h, and is rotated independently of the shaft b by means of the pulley j. Fig. 3 shows a suitable form of propeller coarser in pitch on the delivery side. Vanes or guide blades k fixed to the sides of the tank cause the delivery of the electrolyte in a steady stream into the portion of the tank containing the electrodes. The anodes and cathodes are arranged as shown, with connexions p, q for the anodes and cathodes, respectively. A bar w is carried by uprights x and by means of a screw 2 and hand-wheel 3 the portion r of the cover which is removable may be subjected to pressure. The portion of the tank which contains the propellers is of reduced area in cross - section to prevent accumulation of gas therein. A space v is formed by the motion of the electrolyte and gases are pumped out by means of an exhauster. Provision may be made for cooling the electrodes and electrolyte, and for filtering the electrolyte.
Patent GB-190622991-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Water Heater.
Inventor: FENLON HENRY THOMAS
Filed: 1906-10-17
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 22,991. Fenlon, H. T. Oct. 17. Heating water.-Relates to a gas-heated waterheater which may be used in conjunction with a kitchen-range boiler, or independently, for supplying hot water for domestic and other purposes. A lagged casing, having a door 7 and an exit 5, for the products of comoustion, contains three boilers 8, 9, 10, each of which is separately connected to flow and return pipes 13, 14. Two of the boilers 8, 9 are arranged side by side above burners 15. The third boiler 10 is arranged above the space between the other two boilers. The boilers may taper slightly longitudinally.
Patent GB-190625248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Machines for Washing and Scouring or similarly Treating Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: AINLEY JOHN SHAW
Filed: 1906-11-09
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 25,248. Ainley, J. S. Nov. 9. Bleaching; dyeing ; washing. - In machines of the type described in Specification No. 13,053, A D. 1905, for washing or similarly treating textile fabrics, means are provided for positively conveying the fabric between nipping or squeezing rollers at the same, or approximately the same, speed as the surface speed of the rollers. These rollers are stated to prevent the formation of creases or other damage to the fabric. In conjunction with each roller c in a series of three or more nipping-rollers, a suitable endless apron a is driven at the same surface speed as the nipping- roller by rollers b arranged on each side thereof. The fabric d under treatment is carried between the adjacent portions of neighbouring aprons. The intermediate apron works with those above and below, in order to pass the fabric first in one direction and then in the other through the nipping- rollers. The aprons may be composed of woven or like suitable material, or may be lagged or built up of chain links of metal, wood, or rubber. In the latter case, the nip rollers may have collars to accommodate the thickness of the aprons travelling between them.
Patent GB-190627618-A (GB)
Title: Torpedo Projecting Apparatus for Submarines and Submergible Apparatus.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1906-12-04
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 27,618. Imray, 0., [Smulders, [Firm of], A. F.]. Dec. 4. Torpedoes.-An ejecting-tube a, for launching torpedoes from submarine vessels, is carried by arms c pivoted at k to the hull of the vessel, so that the tube may be raised above the wave-guard l by a compressed-air apparatus e. The piston of the latter in its outermost position uncovers the port n and admits air by the pipe o to the cylinder f, causing the withdrawal of the retaining-bolt p, which in moving inwards, admits the air through the pipe q to the cylinder g of the ejecting-apparatus, thereby starting the outward movement of the torpedo.
Patent GB-190628393-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Passing Air or other Gas into Water or other Liquid
Inventor: SERENYI ALOIS
Filed: 1906-12-12
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 28,393. Serenyi, A., and Alexander, A., Jacob, E., and Jacob, F., [trading as Jacob, Geb.]. Aug. 3, [date applied for under Patents act, 1901]. Aerating liquids. -Relates to a means for passing a gas in finelydivided form through a liquid, applicable for preparing carbondioxide baths, for aerating the water of fish tanks, for transporting fish alive, &c. The gas is passed through nozzles formed of Spanish reeds, canes, rattans, &c., which are cut in a longitudinal direction, as shown in Fig. 3. The nozzles are fitted at the bottom of tanks a, Fig. 1, with one set of ends in studs c communicating with an air or gas conduit b, and the other ends in studs c<1>.
Patent GB-190628975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches.
Inventor: CREEKE WALTER
Filed: 1906-12-19
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 28,975. Creeke, W., and Sykes, F. Dec. 19. Ironing-machines.- Relates to claw clutches of the rotating-pin type, which may be operated by means of guards, such as those used in body ironing - machines. The guard A is carried by a shaft B which carries a lever C and plate D normally preventing a toothed non-rotating sleeve F from being pressed to the right by a spring m, rod L, and lever J. When the guard A is struck, the sleeve F is released and its teeth f engage a lug T on an arm S which carries the clutch pin Q. The clutch pin is thus rotated so that it releases the driving-pinion G. A lever M is used to return the sleeve F, and the pin Q is returnel to the diving position by a spring t. A screw d on the lever C bears on the plate E on the sleeve F and regulates the engagement of the plates D, E.
Patent GB-190629666-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Spinning Rings.
Inventor: MORSE JAMES ADELBERT
Filed: 1906-12-29
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 29,666. Morse, J. A. Dec. 29. Spindle apparatus. - The spinning - ring C is rotatably mounted in a base-ring A secured to the ring rail E. The ring B, which is split, is provided with a groove b<1> to engage the lower flange of the ring C over which it is sprung, and the base A is provided with a lip a made in halves and secured by screws a<1> so as to engage a groove formed above a flange b at the bottom of the ring B. Limited lateral and vertical movement is thus permitted to the rings B, C in addition to the rotary motion. A sleeve b<3>, formed and partly split to clip on to the ring C, prevents dust from entering between the rings from the inside, and a sleeve b<5> protects against dust from the outside. The lower flange of the ring C may be broken at intervals to facilitate cleaning.
Patent GB-190702250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Candy Pulling Machines.
Inventor: HILDRETH HERBERT LEWIS
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 2250. Lake, H. H., [Hildreth, H. L.]. Jan. 29. Confectionery or sweetmeats.-In a candy-pulling machine, a piece having a pendulum motion coacts with two pieces each having an arcuate motion. The swinging rod A, having an enlarged end F to form a candy hook, is actuated by a connecting- rod R. Two candy hooks H, H<1>, which pass through slots d, d<1> in the table T, are carried by a bar K which is oscillated in an horizontal plane by means of gear-wheels G, G<1>, G<11>, G<111>, actuated by the connecting-rod R.