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Patent GB-190405795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Gear for Cycles and other Machinery
Inventor: CRAVEN HENRY TOWNSON
Filed: 1904-03-09
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 5795. Craven, H. T. March 9. Driving-gear for propellers.-Relates to speed gear for propellers &c., but described as applied to a bicycle. To the frame is attached an inner gear frame d, Figs. 2 and 3, secured by its threaded sleeve portion e, which forms a bearing for the pedal or driving-shaft a. The gear frame d is preferably of trifurcate form, having bearings at f for radial shafts g provided with bevel-pinions h, k at their outer and inner ends, respectively. the pinions h are driven by the bevel-wheel l secured to the driving-shaft a, and the pinions k drive the bevel-pinionp, the sleeve,.shatt m, and the hub s of the driven wheel. The spokes are connected to the hub rings t. The casing consists of extensions v of the hubs s bolted together along the flanges at w. Ball bearings are provided between bearing-surfaces at z, f. The pinions p, k may be mitre-wheels to diminish end pressure. To obtain a further increased speed ratio, the gear may be duplicated by mounting a second bevelwheel on the sleeve m, and extending the casing d to hold a second set of radial shafts g, and so on.
Patent GB-190408244-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Placing Tramcars and like Vehicles on, or Removing them from, the Rails.
Inventor: JONES JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1904-04-11
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 8244. Jones, J. T. April 11. Apparatus for replacing rolling-stock.-Apparatus for placing tramcars and like vehicles on, or removing them from, the rails consists of two screw jacks c secured to a base i and supporting a platform k on which a table p can be caused to slide by screw or toothed gearing or by manual pressure. The screws of the jacks are rotated simultaneously by the shaft h carrying worms g. The car is lifted by the jacks, and then moved transversely to or from the line by sliding the table. In a modification, the jacks themselves are mounted on a sliding table.
Patent GB-190408806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Cutting Apparatus.
Inventor: HERBERT ALFRED
Filed: 1904-04-16
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 8806. Herbert, A., and Milburn, J. April 16. Screwing. - A screwing-die or chaser with a guiding or pitch-preserving part has its straight teeth inclined at about the same angle D as the thread to be cut, and the surfaces of the teeth and thread are tangential along the centre line I-I of the die. A part G is removed to form a cutting- edge at the line of contact, and the leading teeth are topped as shown at H.
Patent GB-190411277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Envelopes and the like.
Inventor: AZULAY LEON
Filed: 1904-05-17
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 11,277. Azulay, L. May 17. Envelopes &c.-A picture, or similar ornamentation, is placed on the front of an envelope, which is closed by a narrow flap in order that an address may be conveniently written on the back. A form of blank is shown in Fig. 1. When making up the envelope, a lower flap a may be fastened over side flaps b, c, or the side flaps may be fastened over the lower flap. If a fraudulent attempt be made to open the envelope, the ink is liable to run or the stamp, which may be fixed over a perforated part d<1> of the narrow sealing-flap, is liable to become torn. In a modification, a blank a, Fig. 5, is folded upon itself, and side flaps g, h are brought over and fastened on either side. The edges along the sides i, which are perforated to facilitate opening, may be gummed. In this form, the picture may be placed on either side.
Patent GB-190412606-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Heating or Cooling Fluids.
Inventor: PROCTOR WILLIAM HENRY WARDEN
Filed: 1904-06-03
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 12,606. Proctor, W. H. W., and Morgan, W. June 3. Fans are made hollow to serve for heating and cooling purposes. The blades B and the hub A are divided by the partition C lying in the plane of the fan. The cold water, or steam &c., circulates as shown by the arrows and so cools or heats the air in contact with the blades. The fan may, if desired, be fitted with a surrounding box H containing a cooling or heating agent.
Patent GB-190417932-A (GB)
Title: Improved Centering or Scaffold for use in the Construction of of Concrete Floors
Inventor: STIEPER WILHELM
Filed: 1904-08-18
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 17,932. Stieper, W. Aug. 18. Floors; ceilings.-In constructing concrete floors &c., iron supports a for the scaffold-boards are passed through slots in hooks b attached to the joists. Pieces c, riveted to the lower parts of the hooks b, hold the supports a firmly against the tops of the slots, when in the position shown in Fig. 6, but, when they are turned into the horizontal, the supports descend into the notches f and can be removed from the slots.
Patent GB-190419707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Mattresses for Bedsteads and other like Articles.
Inventor: WALE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-09-13
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 19,707. Wale, W. H. Sept. 13. Wirefabrics.-Spring fabrics for wire mattresses, couches, &c., are constructed from twisted wire cord arranged in zig-zag lengths and connected to a frame in various ways. As shown in Fig. 1, the lengths of cord are run in a zig-zag manner, the first cord being threaded through wire staples b in an endbar c. The next cord a' is engaged with the angles as shown, and the ends of the wire cords are passed into short tubes d which are then flattened for security. The tubes d are fixed to the side-bars of the frame by means of wire staples, or they may have eyes which are slipped over the heads of screws, Fig. 8 ; if the frame be of angle-iron, the tubes d are made with hooks, fitting in holes, as in Fig. 10. A length of wire cord may be taken, sufficient to go across the frame and back, and is then, on the other bar of the frame, threaded through an eye or staple, as at b, Fig. 1. All the cords are interlocked at their angular corners, and, at parts where greater strength is required, the zig-zags are made smaller or the cord thicker. The wire cords a forming the end of the fabric may be passed over hooks or into loops fastened to the frame, or the cord may run endwise, the several ends being then clamped between the end-bars C and strips c<1>, Fig. 4. In any manner of fastening. short coiled springs may be used between the cord and frame. Underneath a fabric, built as described, straight wires or wire cords joined to the frame . by short springs may be placed lengthwise or diagonally further to strengthen it, or the whole fabric can be used along with an crdinary woven mattress so as to limit the elasticity; each wire cord may then have a short tube fixed on the end and be secured as shown in Fig. 19.
Patent GB-190421722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rail Joints and Electrical Bonds connected therewith
Inventor: RADFORD RICHARD HEBER
Filed: 1904-10-10
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 21,722. Radford, R. H. Oct. 10. Rail joints; rail bonds.-The webs of the rails are slotted horizontally at their ends to receive a channel-shaped clip, which is secured by fishplates and bolts, the object being to present the jolting of the ends of the rails, and also to use the joint as an electric bond. The channel shaped clip b d, which may be rolled, forged, or cast, is driven into the slots formed in the rail web, and a plate c is fitted between its protruding ends, which are slightly tapered. The plate c may be a part of one of the fishplates f, the other fishplate f<1> being flat and fitted with filling-pieces e, or it may be shaped to fit round the back d of the clip. In a modification, shown in Fig. 5, two channel-shaped clips are employed, the slots being made proportionately wider. When the joint is used as a rail bond, the clips are preferably made of copper and, before inserting them, the slots are cleaned by rimering, grinding, &c. In some cases, the tapered ends b of the clip are bent or riveted over.
Patent GB-190423874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Brake and other Connections of Cycles and the like
Filed: 1904-11-04
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 23,874. Enfield Cycle Co., and Austin, A. T. Nov. 4. Brakes ; motor cycles. - For operating the brake, change - gear, and other mechanisms of motor and other cycles, a cable is formed of a tube A of closely-coiled, preferably squaresectioned, wire, within which is inserted a strand or a number of strands of wire B . secured to the outer tube at the ends by soldering or like means. To guide the cable at the angles of the frame, an eyelet, convex upon the inside and provided with roll edges, is retained in a projecting part of a band clip, or a tube, shown in Fig. 6, with bell-mouthed or roll-edged ends may be used. The strands B may be twisted.
Patent GB-190424277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Files, Temporary Binders, Loose Leaf Books and the like.
Inventor: WALKER JOHN
Filed: 1904-11-09
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 24,277. Walker, J. Nov. 9. Filing papers. - Relates to files, temporary binders, loose-leaf books, &c. One form of the invention comprises two plates a, b, pins h, j on the upper plate a engaging in slots in the lower plate b. The slots consist of longitudinal portions f, f<1> and diagonal parts g. The papers are filed upon the prongs c, which may be separated by sliding the plate a by means of its thumb-piece m. Notches k are provided in the plate a, and a projection, engaging in a recess or hole s in the plate a, may serve to lock the file in its closed position, or other locking- means may be used. The file may be secured in a binder by securing the material between the plate band another plate, riveted to the plate a and having slots to receive the enlarged heads of the pins h, j. The file may be attached to a board. In a modification, pins on the plate b may engage in slots in the plate a. The slots may in any case be curved or of other shape.
Patent GB-190424943-A (GB)
Title: Device for Forming Stave-casks.
Inventor: TROPF JULIUS
Filed: 1904-11-17
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 24,943. Tropf, J. Nov. 17. Wood casks.-A device consisting of steel strips b, Fig. 3, fixed to a hoop a is used in forming a cask. The device is pushed over the staves d, held at the upper ends by a hoop e, and is then contracted in the middle by the steel band c, Fig. 4. The lower ends are then contracted by a rope h, Fig. 5, and a hoop is pushed over the ends of the staves. The hoop a is preferably fixed to a chain to facilitate lifting.
Patent GB-190425435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Saw Benches.
Inventor: GABBETT EDMUND RICH
Filed: 1904-11-22
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 25,435. Gabbett, E. R. Nov. 22 Saving.-Saw-benches for cutting up logs are provided with guide-blocks a with rollers a<1> between which the logs are fed. The blocks move in guides b and are operated by a weight and links c. By this means, the saw will cut exactly in halves or, by varying the positions of the rollers on the blocks, in any desired proportion. Weighted levers k, Fig. 3, controlled by stops r, press down a roller o on the log, and a wedge-shaped projection p on the roller opens out the saw-cut and thus eases the cutting. A projection f, Fig. 1, on the bench helps to ensure accurate centering, and, in a modification, weighted levers above the bench operate the blocks a by means of links.
Patent GB-190427826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Exercising Apparatus for Children.
Inventor: ABELL WILLIAM PRICE
Filed: 1904-12-20
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 27,826. Abell, W. P. Dec. 20. Swings; trapezes.-Relates to an exercising-apparatus, for children, of the kind described in Specification No. 23,329, A.D. 1903, in which a swinging horse, or a trapeze, is suspended from a portable frame. The frame is constructed with four legs a', a<2> pivoted by bolts f to boards b b<1> hinged together. The movement of the boards b, b<1> is limited by stays g, g<1> , and the movement of the legs about the pivots f is limited by bars d, d<1> attached to the boards b, b<1>, so that the extent to which the legs can open is limited in two directions. A horse l or a trapeze is suspended from the bolts g, and, to assist the child in swinging, ropes j, j<1> are provided. These ropes are attached to a bar i supported by two holes in the boards b, b<1>, the holes being of such a size that the rod can easily pass through when the boards are together, but such that the bar is held tightly when the frame is expanded.
Patent GB-190501572-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Converting Oleic Acid into Stearic Acid and like Compounds.
Inventor: HEMPTINNE ALEXANDRE DE
Filed: 1905-01-26
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 1572. Homptinne, A. de. March 19, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901], Drawings to Specification. Fatty acids.-Stearic acid and analogous bodies of high melting-point are formed from oleic acid by subjecting it in thin films to the silent electric discharge in an atmosphere of hydrogen. The apparatus consists of alternate plates of glass and metal, over which the liquid is distributed by a suitable sprinkling-device. Alternate metal plates are connected with each other and with one pole of the electric generator.
Patent GB-190507683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Signalling.
Inventor: PEALLING THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-04-11
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 7683. Pealling, T. W. April 11. Signalling-systems; contacts, mechanical; semaphore signals; signalling approach of trains.-In an automatic mechanical system, a downwardly-projecting rod e, Fig. 2, on the engine or other vehicle carries a roller f engaging with horizontal rods g laid parallel to and at intervals along the track. Each rod g is anchored at its ends to the track and supported on springs or on yielding bases, and is moved laterally away from the track by the roller f against the action of a spring i, and, through an attached sliding rod s and pivoted levers u, w, z, places the semaphore arm q at 'danger.' The train having passed, the spring i restores the arm to 'safety' and a balance weight p is provided to ensure the arm moving to 'danger' in case of breakage of the mechanism. In a modified form, the rod g, Fig. 3, is connected by a chain k to a pivoted lever m provided with a balance weight p and actuating the arm q through a rod r. In the operation of the system, the rods g, Fig. 4, are laid at intervals in each section, so that the roller on the engine may engage the next rod g before the roller on the last vehicle has left the last rod g behind. The first rod g in each section is connected as described directly to the semaphore, and the subsequent rods in the same block section are also connected through chains or the like 3 passing round guide-pulleys to the same semaphore. Hence the semaphore is held at 'danger' until the train clears the section. At crossing tracks, chains or the like connect the rods g at each semaphore to the two semaphores governing the crossing tracks, placing them at danger ' before a train enters the crossing Another chain or the like may pass from a rod g at a level-crossing to a bell or gong to give warning of the approach of a train.
Patent GB-190509076-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatically Operated Brake for Vehicles.
Inventor: VOLLMER JOHANN FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1905-04-29
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 9076. Vollmer, J. F. April 29. Brakes.-The vehicle brake is applied automatically when the pull of the draught animal is relaxed. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the mechanism, and Fig. 8 shows, in plan, its application to the front wheels of a wagon. A spurwheel 4 on the hub of one wheel causes a bevelwheel 6 to rotate continuously while the vehicle is in motion. This bevel-wheel imparts motion to loose bevel-wheels 8, 9 on a shaft 3. The traction of the horse is transmitted to a sliding rod 16, which carries a fork 17 engaging a clutch sleeve 12. This clutch sleeve can slide on the shaft 3, but must rotate with it. When traction is applied to the rod 16 at 18, the clutch sleeve is moved into engagement with the bevel-wheel 9, whereby the shaft 3 is rotated and a block 14, which has screwthreaded connexion with the shaft 3, is moved rearwardly to take off the brakes. The block, in moving backwardly, strikes against a projection 20 on a bar 19, which moves the fork 17 against the pressure of a spring 22, whereby the sleeve 12 is slid out of engagement with the bevel-wheel 9 and the shaft 3 ceases to rotate, the brakes remaining off. Should the pull of the horse slacken, the rod 16 is moved, by a spring 23, to put the sleeve 12 into gear with the bevel-wheel 8, and the shaft 3 is thus rotated so as to move the block 14 forwardly to apply the brakes. The mechanism can be rendered inoperative by inserting a bolt in a hole 24 in the rod 16 ; the brake can then be applied by hand by fitting a crank over the part 25 of the shaft 3. Fig. 8 shows an arrangement for transmitting the pull of the horse to the rod 16 and for connecting the block 14 with the brakes. The horse is attached to a slide 29, which is connected, by a bar 30, lever 31, shaft 32, and lever 33, to the end 18 of the bar 16. Projections 15 on the block 14 are engaged by a pair of slotted levers 37 on a shaft 38, which is connected to the brake beam 42 by a lever 39 and rods 41.
Patent GB-190510709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receiver Connections for Wireless Telegraphy.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1905-05-22
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 10,709. Thompson, W. P., [Ges.-f³r Drahtlose Telegraphie]. May 22. Wireless telegraphy.- In wireless telegraphy receiving-systems having an ordinary oscillation circuit with a detector controlling the recording- apparatus, a second detector, which corresponds to current intensities, is inserted directly in the receiving- circuit. By this means the receiving-system may be rapidly tuned to an unknown transmitter and may be utilized to determine the wave length and frequency of the waves received. The aerial a is earthed through aprimary coil b, condenser i, inductance l, and electrolytic detector r 7.. The recording oscillation circuit comprises a secondary coil c, coherer d, condensers f, g, battery e, and relay h. The second detector circuit comprises a telephone p and battery o connected to the sides of a condenser m in parallel with the detector k. The system is tuned as follows : The capacities of the condensers m, i are varied until the maximum sound is heard in the telephone, i.e., until the aerial circuit is tuned. The recording-circuit I is then tuned with a somewhat looser coupling by altering the self-induction c and capacity g to obtain the maximum resonance. From the observed values of the inductance c and capacity g, the frequency and wave-length of the received waves can be calculated. In the same way, the intensity and frequency of partial waves proceeding from firmly coupled transmitting- systems can be ascertained.
Patent GB-190510986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Stirrups.
Inventor: REISCH JOSEF
Filed: 1905-05-25
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 10,986. Reisch, J., and Lampert, F. May 25. Stirrups. - A safety-stirrup is made with a detachable foot-plate 7, the elliptical ends of which can rotate in slots 4 in the ends of the bow 1. The foot-plate is pressed against the curved sides 9, 9<1> of the slots 4 by a spring 6<1> acting on a bolt 6. If the foot-plate is rotated, the ends 8 are pressed out of the slots, thereby releasing the foot of the rider. The foot-plate is attached to the bow by a leather strap 10.
Patent GB-190514073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Preservation of Food.
Inventor: LEHMANN ADOLPH JULIUS
Filed: 1905-07-08
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 14,073. Lehmann, A. J. July 8. Drying air.-The food-stuff, principally flesh food, is subjected in special chambers to the action of currents of cooled dry air which remove the superficial moisture. Specifications No. 8215, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Cooling &c.], No. 2691, A.D. 1901, and No. 11,910, A.D. 1904, are referred to. The air after having been cooled and dried in the cooler b and tempered, if necessary, by admitting a portion through the heater c, passes into the storage chamber a through oblique openings in the upper portion k, whereby it is given a whirling motion over the carcases &c. as described, for instance, in Specification No. 3645, A.D. 1905, and escapes through the floor at g. By means of an ante-chamber d, through which a current of cooled air may be passed, access can be gained to the chamber a by the doors p, q, without admitting the outside air. When conveying cargoes, the circulating treatment may be stopped after a sufficient time and the carcases kept in the cooled dry air.
Patent GB-190518218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Utilization of Waste Heat in Coke.
Inventor: WADDELL ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-09-09
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 18,218. Waddell, A., and Waddell, F. Sept. 9. Steam generation by hot coke.-Coke drawn from retorts in gas manufacture, or from ovens in cokemaking, is brought into direct contact with ammoniacal liquor in a closed vessel, and the resulting steam and gases are conducted away for use in distilling ammoniacal liquor. The coke is drawn into vessels A, which are brought immediately under a cover D. The liquid is supplied through the pipe C, and the resulting gases or vapours are carried away through the outlet B.
Patent GB-190520530-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Instrument or Appliance for Cutting Out and Trimming the Soles and Heels of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: DISLEY WILLIAM SHREWSBURY
Filed: 1905-10-11
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 20,530. Disley, W. S. Oct. 11. Soles; ; heels paring.-A pair of scissors or shears for cutting out and trimming the soles and heels of boots and shoes is provided with blades a, b, curved as at c, the lower blade b being also provided with a milled, toothed, or serrated working edge d. The scissors may be cranked in the handle, and may be double-jointed and have a spring fixed between the handles. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 6009, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Cutlery].]
Patent GB-190524046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plate Bending and Straightening Machines.
Inventor: EDWARD THOMAS
Filed: 1905-11-22
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 24,046. Edward, T. Nov. 22. Bending; flanging; stamping; straightening.-A roll plate bending and straightening machine is provided with a special roller for flanging, joggling, or channelling. After the plate has been bent or straightened, it is clamped between the rolls k, m, o, p with a portion overhanging, and the roll n is driven down by belt and worm gearing to flange the plate. For channelling, the roll n carries a die w<1> which coacts with a die carried on the frame of the machine or a joggling die u<1>, Fig. 4, may be substituted.
Patent GB-190524097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lamp-holders for Motor Cars.
Inventor: MARSHALL JOHN FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-11-22
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 24,097. Marshall, J. F. Nov. 22. Lamp brackets.-The sockets G, Fig. 2, carrying the lamp forks of motor-car lamps J, are secured, preferably by clamping-bolts G<1>, to side links E, pivoted at' their front ends to a pivoted, preferably arch-shaped, frame A. The rear ends of the links E are either adjustably connected by clamping-nuts F or the like to slotted guides-D on the car frame or are pivoted to fixed lugs E', Fig. 3, in which case the links E are made telescopic or the like. When separate generators are used, the gas tube may be led along the links.
Patent GB-190526777-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Method of and Apparatus for Treating Flour with Gases
Inventor: EYBERT MARIE ADRIEN
Filed: 1905-12-22
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 26,777. Eybert, M. A., and Eybert, C. P. July 18, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Drying air.-Air for use in a process of treating flour during the course of manufacture is dried in a chamber in which desiccants, such as lime and calcium chloride, are placed upon shelves. Specification No. 23,009, A.D. 1905, is referred to.