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Patent GB-190506028-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Window Cleaning Protector and Fire-escape.
Inventor: VYSE ALICE MARY
Filed: 1905-03-22
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 6028. Vyse, A. M. March 22. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Fire-escape type of apparatus; ropes, arranging and guiding; window attachments to facilitate.- Relates to a window-cleaning protector of string netting and to a rope lifting and lowering apparatus, the two appliances being used together as a fire-escape. The netting B, Fig. 1, is secured to two flat iron bars A, and the ends are made of sufficiently large mesh to allow a hand to be passed through. Straps C, each provided with a buckle and holes, are passed through the top and bottom of the netting, and adjusted to the size of the window, the lower one being drawn tight and the upper left slack. The appliance is fixed by means of bolts G, screwed into plates E attached to the window frame. These bolts have elongated heads, which are passed through apertures D in the bars A, and then turned through a right-angle. In using the apparatus as a fire-escape, the bars A are drawn together by means of the straps, and a bag of netting is thus formed as shown in Fig. 2. This is attached to the end of a lowering-rope R by a ring T and a flat iron hook X, passing through the apertures D. The rope R passes over a roller in the lower aperture of a wooden guide M and then round three pulleys in a frame K, is hooked to a ring H on the plate E, and passes down to the ground over a roller in the upper aperture of the guide M. A guide-rope Q is attached at one end to the frame K, and passes beneath a roller in the central aperture of the guide M and through two rings forming part of a hook V, which is secured to a railing or other suitable object. The rope Q is pulled taut and then wound round a pin V<1>, projecting from the lower ring at right-angles to the hook. In descending, a pin S, attached by a chain to the guide M, is passed through the ring T.
Patent GB-190508363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brush Cleaners.
Inventor: GRUNER IDA
Filed: 1905-04-19
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 8363. Gruner, I. April 19. Brush-cleaners.-A box or casing a is lined with corrugated sheet zinc or other suitable material. One end b is hinged, and can be retained in the closed position by any suitable locking-device. A number of sharply ribbed or corrugated metal plates c are longitudinally secured to the bottom of the box. For the purpose of cleaning a brush, it is pressed down into the box and reciprocated therein, the ribbed plates c entering between the rows of bristles and retaining the dirt particles, hairs, and the like. When a liquid is used, the corrugated lining aids in cleaning the bristles.
Patent GB-190508574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Incandescent Spirit Lamps.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 8574. Haddan, R., [Akt.-Ges. vorm. C. H. Stobwasser & Co.]. April 20. Incandescent vapour lamps.-In spirit t lamps, which have the fuel reservoir a above the level of the flame, the gasifier is made of a tube v of comparatively-large crosssection, connected by a small upward tube f to a wider downward tube g which leads to the burner e; the gasifier is made to extend above the level of the fuel in the reservoir a. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 12,086, A.D. 1902.]
Patent GB-190509141-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Perpetual Calendar
Inventor: ELSDON CHRISTOPHER HENRY
Filed: 1905-05-01
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 9141. Elsdon, C. H. May 1. Calendars.-A date calculator for obtaining the calendar for any month of a large series of years has two superposed disks or rings a, b divided into the same number of segments, the upper disk b being rotatable. Each segment is divided into seven parts, those of the inner disk having round the edge the initial letters of the days of the week repeated seven times, and nearer the centre numbers in order representing the years within each century, a blank space being left after each fourth year. The outer disk bears, adjacent to the day letters of the inner, numbers from 1 to 31, for days of the month, and each segment also contains a group of numbers representing centuries, and the names of the months arranged according to the day on which they commence. The calendar is set by turning the inner disk until the required year of any century is against the part of that segment of the outer disk containing the required century which also contains the required month. The calendar as shown is set for March, A.D. 2000. Leap years are dotted throughout. The days of the week may be repeated five times instead of seven. The calendar may be applied to the lid of a box if desired.
Patent GB-190512291-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Electrolytic Production of Lustrous Metallic Coatings upon Metals.
Inventor: CLASSEN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-06-13
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 12,291. Classen, A. June 13. Metals, depositing.-In the electro-deposition of metals upon articles, glucosides or analogous substances, or plant, root, bark, or seed extracts containing such substances or their derivatives (such as Althaea or liquorice extract) are added singly or together to the bath, for the purpose of obtaining a lustrous deposit. An example is given in which extract of liquorice root is added to a bath composed of solution of zinc sulphate, sodium sulphate, zinc chloride, aod boric acid. Specifications No. 5300, A.D. 1882, and No. 21,149, A.D. 1900, are referred to.
Patent GB-190515022-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Receiver for use in Wireless Telegraphy or Telephony
Inventor: BALSILLIE JOHN GRAEME
Filed: 1905-07-21
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 15,022. Balsillie, J. G. July 21. Wireless telegraphy and telephony.-An electromagnetic receiver for use in wireless telegraphy and telephony consists of a number of cores a each made up of iron wires round which an insulated wire is coiled, the cores being mounted on a rotatable shaft and having the ends of the insulated wire connected together at one end and connected to commutator bars at the other end. A secondary coil B surrounds the primary A and is connected to a telephone receiver, and both coils are arranged in the field of two permanent magnets D. The impulses from the aerial pass through a brash c', through two contiguous coils a, and to earth through a brush c<5>, thereby altering the hysteresis lag and so producing in the secondary coil oscillatory currents which are indicated in the telephone.
Patent GB-190515289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telephone Call Registers.
Inventor: MEYER AUGUST
Filed: 1905-07-25
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 15,289. Meyer, A. July 25. Telephone systems.-Relates to a telephone call register, placed at the subscriber's station, in which a subscriber records his call at the operator's request, and at the same time actuates a sound-producer so that the operator may know that the call has been registered. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the register, and Fig. 5 a section showing the soundproducing arrangements. The operating-lever 6, Figs. 2 and 3, carries a pawl 8 engaging notches 9 in the disk 10 so that each time the lever is depressed the disk 10 is turned through quarter of a revolution. As soon as the lever 6 is turned from its normal position, the pawl 12, Figs. 3 and 5, rises out of its notch 9 and causes the pin 13 to engage the arm 14 so as to rock the shaft 15 and escapement pawl 16 to lock the toothed wheel 17. This wheel 17 is mounted loosely on a shaft 29, but is connected to the disk 10 bv a spring 19 engaging pins 21, 21<a>, Fig. 2, on the wheel 17 and the disk 10 respectively. During the movement of the lever 6, the wheel 17 remains locked and the spring 19 is put in tension. When the next notch 9 reaches the pawl 12, the pin 13 releases the arm 14 and pawl 16 so that the spring 19 rotates the wheel 17 and vibrates the escapement pawl 16 and the shaft 15, thus causing the arm 18, fixed to the shaft 15, to make and break the contact 45, 47 and thus send to the exchange a rapid succession of currents, which produce the desired sound. During the movement of the wheel 17, one of the studs 22, Fig. 2, engages the arm 23 so as to move the wheel 28 of the counting - mechanism one step forward. This mechanism is enclosed between plates 1, 2, and comprises long and short hands and toothed gearing.
Patent GB-190527273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Tyres.
Inventor: DESOUCHES ROGER
Filed: 1905-12-30
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 27,273. Desouches, R. Dec. 30, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Relates to metallic spring linings for elastic tyres, and consists in forming the teeth of the comb-like lining, or arranging the teeth of two combs if the lining is in circumferential halves, so that the teeth are opposite each other transversely of the tyre. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the inner eiges of the combs bare riveted to a rib e on the rimf, their outer edges being inturned and secured by rivets i to a strip g of felt, asbestos fabric, or like material. In modifications, the rings e, g are omitted. In another form, the combs are transversely continuous at the tread portion. Fig. 10 shows a form adapted for supporting heavy loads. The springs are in two concentric portions o,p, connected by channel pieces r. The inner portions p may be continuous. The resilient members may be formed with the rim.
Patent GB-190602444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trap-nest Boxes and the like for Poultry.
Inventor: FITZPATRICK PETER
Filed: 1906-01-31
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 2444. Fitzpatrick, P. Jan. 31. Nests for poultry. A box A is provided with a hanging gate C prevented from opening outwards by stops F. When the nest is set, either the gate C rests against a spring catch G, or a slot therein engages with a spring catch H, which when released lies flat against the side of the box. The gate is raised by a fowl entering, and when released falls past the catch G, which holds it closed until released by hand.
Patent GB-190609164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Furnaces for Treating Gases by Means of Electromagnetically or Electrodynamically Actuated Electric Arcs.
Inventor: PETERSSON ALBERT JOHAN
Filed: 1906-04-18
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 9164. Petersson, A. J. April 18, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Electric furnaces.-An arc furnace for treating gases comprises a chamber 1, Fig. 1, a central electrode 5, an outer electrode 2, and an annular electro-magnetic device 7 for producing rotation of the arc. The gases pass through the chamber in a direction parallel to its axis. The outer electrode 2 may have the form of a helix, or of a complete or broken ring, and is preferably hollow in order to admit of cooling. A straight or curved arm 6 of the central electrode 5 facilitates the starting of the arc. The electro - magnetic device 7 may consist of a coil or of a spiral ribbon - shaped conductor carrying a large current; in the latter case, the innermost turn of the conductor may serve as the outer electrode. Iron may be used to complete the magnetic circuit outside the furnace. In one arrangement for the purpose, the coil 7 is enclosed by two iron rings, which together have a U-shaped section. Fig. 12 shows another magnetic arrangement, consisting of plates 13, 14, which have circular central apertures and are united by cores wound with coils 11. The apparatus may be so arranged that the field diminishes towards the centre of the chamber, in accordance with the diminution in velocity of the arc. The current used in the arc and in the coils may be either alternating or direct, and the coils may serve as inductances in series with the arcs.
Patent GB-190610491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ship's Propellers.
Inventor: LORENC WLADIMIR
Filed: 1906-05-04
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 10,491. Lorenc, W., and Lorenc, V. May 6,1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Screw propellers.-The blades of screw propellers are supported in pairs situated in the same plane. The shank 3 of one blade is mounted in the shank 4 of the opposite blade, which itself is mounted in the hub. By this method, the blade shanks may be made of great length without increasing the diameter of the boss. The blades are preferably secured by screwing one into the other, and this method of construction is especially applicable to feathering screw propellers. The blades are feathered by sliding the boss 5 longitudinally within the hollow shaft 8, which is provided with curved slots 9, engaging with squared surfaces 10 on the blade shanks.
Patent GB-190611462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electromagnetic Power Transmission Apparatus
Inventor: ZANI ARNALDO PAOLO
Filed: 1906-05-16
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 11,462. Zani, A. P. May 16. Distributing.-In electro-magnetic power transmission apparatus comprising two or more dynamoelectric machines, the speed of the driven shaft is varied by simultaneously varying the field excitations of both machines. The armature a, Fig. 1, of the first machine is rotated by the prime-mover, while its field magnet b is keyed on the shaft c, to which also is coupled the armature d of the second machine having a stationary field magnet e. The two armatures are electrically connected by means of brushes g, i and slip-rings h, and the field magnets are excited by current introduced into the field magnet b by slip-rings f and into the field magnet e through a reversing-switch l. In Fig. 2, one battery m is used to excite both field magnets, a switch S serving to increase the excitation of one of them and to decrease that of the other simultaneously; or coupled resistance switches may be employed. At starting, the connexions to the battery m are made so that the field magnet b is slightly excited, the current generated in the armature a driving the second machine as a motor. To diminish the armature current at starting, a variable resistance k is inserted in the circuit. When the speed of the power shaft is nearly equal to that of the prime-mover, the field b is strong and the field e weak, and the armature d may be cut out by means of the switch j. When the speed of the shaft c is equal to that of the prime-mover, the first machine acts as a clutch, no torque being transmitted through the armature d. On reversing the switch l or the brushes g, the rotation of the shaft c is reversed. In the application of the invention to heavy vehicles, a storage battery may be connected across the brushes of the armature d to supply power automatically when required. The current from the first dynamo-electric machine may be passed into two or more motors grouped either in series or in parallel, and either mounted on the power shaft or connected thereto by gearing &c.
Patent GB-190617465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: HEYBER-GYMNICH ERWIN
Filed: 1906-08-02
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 1 7 , 4 6 5. Gymnich, E. Heyber-, and Menz, H. Aug. 2. Tyres, pneumatic; wheels with reservoirs for gases, -In a tyre with two air-tubes a, b, one of which is inside the other, means are provided by which the inner tube b is automatically inflated when the outer tube is deflated. When the outer tube is deflated, a ball h on the end of a rod g, which slides in the tube e connecting the inner air-tube with a reservoir o of compressed gas, is forced inwards as it comes into contact with the ground and causes the point i to pierce the packing l, thus admitting compressed gas to the tube b. To ensure the piercing of the packing l, a second ball, connected to the ball h or to the inner tube, is arranged to come into contact with the ground before the ball h. The reservoir o may be annular and concentric with the tyre, as shown, or flat and arranged between the spokes of the wheel. A closely-meshed wire protector prevents puncture of the inner air-tube.
Patent GB-190619893-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bracket for a Fanlight.
Inventor: GIBBONS FRANCIS JOSEPH JAMES
Filed: 1906-09-07
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 19,893. Gibbons, F. J. J. Sept. 7. Fan-lights. - Stops b, limiting the outward movement of fan-lights, hopper windows, &c., are hinged and provided with fastenings. W b e n the fasteners are released, the fan-light &c. may be drawn out until it hangs vertically, thus affording access to the outside of the glass for cleaning &c. In the normal position, a hole f in the stop b registers with a fixed stud on the bracket, a notch in the stud being engaged by a swing catch g.
Patent GB-190620721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tool Holders for Percussive Machines for Drilling or Crushing Rock and the like.
Inventor: NEWTON CHARLES REMBRANDT
Filed: 1906-09-18
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 20,721. Newton, C. B. Sept. 18. Stamps, ore and like.-In a tool-holder for percussive machines for drilling or crushing rock and the like, of the kind in which the piston-rod or stem 1 has an enlarged head 4 with a sawcut 8 across it and a socket to receive the tool, the rear portion is cylindrical and has grooves 10 to render the segments resilient, and the front portion is elliptical and conical, so that the ends 13 of the major axis are pressed towards the tool by contact with the conical part of a similarly-shaped sleeve 11, driven down by striking the lugs 17 with a hammer. The edges 18 of the segments are rounded, and the lower flared end of the sleeve projects beyond the segments, so that the letter are protected if the drill is fed too far forward. A similar method of securing the shoe 25 to the head 19 and the head to the stem 21 of a stamp for crushing or pulverizing rock &c. is shown in Fig. 3, the sleeve 29 and head in this case being conical for the whole length and the centre part of the head being reduced to bring it out of contact with the walls of the sleeve. The sleeve may be removed by dropping the stamp so that the sleeve strikes on a ring placed round the die.
Patent GB-190621136-A (GB)
Title: Two Seated Folding Baby Carriage.
Inventor: COODE WILLIAM MAY
Filed: 1906-09-24
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 21,136. Coode, W. M. Sept. 24. Seats; bassinets.-Relates to the seats of folding baby carriages which may be arranged for two seated occupants or may be converted into a cot. The carriage is composed of side pieces c, d, connected to the wheels and pivoted together at e, being further connected by elbow-pieces f, g, pivoted together at h. Upper side pieces p, q, which form the handles, are mounted on the pivots h and are jointed to back-rests m, n pivoted to the upper ends of the pieces c, d. The seats are formed of pieces of carpet or the like t, u, which pass over cross-rods carried by the elbow-pieces f, g, one of the pieces of carpet being fitted at one end with a rod v, Fig. 3, which may be engaged with a clip w upon the piece g, or with a hook z attached to the piece f. In a modification, a piece of wood 4, Fig. 1, is pivoted upon rods carried by the pieces g, and is connected at the opposite end, together with the carpet u, to the .foot - board 1, which is pivoted at 2. To convert the vehicle to accommodate a reclining occupant the footboard is raised about the pivot 2 so as to bring the piece 4 into the horizontal position shown in dotted lines. The pivot 2 consists of a rod provided under the footboard and engaging clips secured to the side pieces c, another rod 3 upon the opposite side of the footboard serving as an additional stop between the side pieces c, d. In folding the carriage, the wheels move towards each other, and the pieces p, q, m, n fold downwards.
Patent GB-190622200-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method for Introducing the Combustible into a Two-stroke Cycle Internal Combustion Engine, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: SOEHNLEIN HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-10-08
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 22,200. S÷hnlein, H. Oct. 8. Gas and explosivevapour engines. - In two-stroke-cycle engines, the combustible fuel is injected at the beginning of the compression stroke through an orifice in the cylinder wall controlled by the piston. In the engine shown in Fig. 1, air is supplied to the cylinder from the crank casing 5 through passages 8, 9 and a port 7. Instead of the crank casing, a separate pump may be used. The piston 6 closes the exhaust port 10 a little before the fuel inlet orifice 1<a>, so that fuel is injected for a short period into air under slight pressure only. With this arrangement. the nozzle 1<a>, which may be shaped so as to completely atomize the fuel, is subjected to very little pressure and heat, and the chances of its becoming stopped up are small. There may be several inlet ducts such as 1<a> for the injection of several combustibles and a similar duct may be used for injecting water, or several passages 3 with check valves 2 may lead to one inlet nozzle. The separate liquids may be introduced in measured proportions and under regulated pressure, and they issue from the nozzle finely divided and fully mixed. Instead of liquids, gas, with or without water or water-spray, may be injected in the manner described above. In engines having piston-controlled exhaust ports but with the air inlet in the cylinder head, the same method may be employed, the air inlet being closed first, then the exhaust ports, and finally the fuel inlet. In all the cases, the fuel nozzle is not subjected to the beat of combustion or to great pressure, and the force required to inject the fuel is small. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the inlet passage 1 is at right-angles to the cylinder axis, along which the fuel is made to travel by a baffle 13 on the piston.
Patent GB-190622448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Enamelled Metallic Tiles, Plates, or Slabs for use in Buildings.
Inventor: HALL CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-10-11
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 22,448. Hall, C. F. Oct. 11. Tiles.-The backs of enamelled metal tiles are roughened by enamelling them on both sides and, while still hot, placing them upon a layer of sand, grit, ground slag, or like material, which becomes embedded in the plastic enamel and firmly secured to the tile as the enamel cools and hardens.
Patent GB-190624879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Partition Fittings for Portable State Rooms and Berths for Ships and the like.
Inventor: BAIRD ANDREW HENRY
Filed: 1906-11-06
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 24,879. Baird, A. H. Nov. 6. Berths.-Relates to the metal fittings by which the portable partitions of berths for ships are secured to the upright posts of such berths. To avoid the gap below the joint caused by the necessity for having a clearance space, the fitting 4 is provided with a sliding piece 9. The hcok 7 engages the cup 3, attached to the post 1, and the sliding piece 9 fits closely against the cup 3, and is maintained in position by the snug 11. As the hook 7 and the partition fall into place, relative movement takes place between the cross-plate 5 of the fitting 4 and the sliding piece 9. The flanges on the sliding piece cover the gap which would otherwise be formed below the cup 3. Specifications No. 8703, A.D. 1901, and No. 13,113, A.D. 1904, are referred to.
Patent GB-190628152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hair Pins.
Inventor: OLDFIELD LOUISA
Filed: 1906-12-11
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 28,152. Oldfield, L. Dec. 11. Hair-pins.-The ends of both limbs are curved in the same direction in the plane of the pin.
Patent GB-190700511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Hollow Metal Plates, and in various Apparatus or Constructions formed thereof.
Inventor: KARFUNKEL ALFRED
Filed: 1907-01-08
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 511. Karfunkel, A. Jan. 8. Drawings to Specification. Framework.-Relates to hollow plates applicable to air-ships &c. in which parallel sheet-metal members are connected by uniformly-distributed tubular bosses punched out of the members, the bosses of one member being smaller than those of the other member. The members are so arranged that the edges of the larger bosses are in contact with the inner face of the member carrying the smaller bosses. The plates are made water-tight and steam-tight by immersing them in molten metal.