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Patent GB-190427039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, Seats Exposed to Weather, applicable to Tram Car, Steam Boat, Garden, and other like Seats.
Inventor: RILEY JAMES
Filed: 1904-12-12
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 27,039. Riley, J., and Jones, C. Dec. 12. Seats ; seat protectors.- A cover for tramcar and other outdoor seats is formed of a number of boards a, a<1>, the parts a<1> having flape a<5>, Fig. 1, fixed to them, and also projections e, Fig. 4. The boards are connected by springs u, which normally fold them up, the springs being kept in line by a rod b<2>. On the arms c<1> of the seat back are mounted fixed catches f, Fig. 5, having hooks f<1>, and also similar loose catches f<3>. On the arms c<1> being turned to one side, the catches f come into contact with the seat B and lock the projections e in the hooks f The cover, when folded up, is protected by a weather-board d pivoted loosely to the arm c<1>. To use the cover, it is pulled out from under the weather-board, one board a<1> remaining stationary. On pressing on the seat cover, a rod h is moved outwards to engage a hole in the flap a<5> by means of a wedge i, which is pushed into a slot in the rod h by a plunger i<1> fastened to a flexible covering i'. When the pressure is removed, a a spring j forces the wedge upwards and moves the rod h inwards, thus releasing the flap of the seat cover, which then closes up automatically under the weather-board.
Patent GB-190427251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppering Bottles, Jars and other Vessels.
Inventor: MARGETTS FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-14
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 27,251. Margetts, F. W. Dec. 14. Stoppers.-Bottles, jars, and the bungholes of casks, drums, &c., are closed by screw stoppers D, Fig. 3, provided with a cork, woodite, wood, fibre, gutta-percha, &c. washer E, which is fixed to the longitudinally milled or fluted side d' of the stopper, and is adapted to form a gastigbt seating on a tapered flange C, Fig. 1, extending above the internal thread into which the stopper is screwed. An annular ridge d<3>, similar in form to the flange C, may be formed on the underside of the stopper head. According to the Provisional Specification, the stopper may be formed with a keyhole.
Patent GB-190427631-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tires
Inventor: MAGNUS PHILIP
Filed: 1904-12-17
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 27,631. Magnus, P. Dec. 17. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to tyre covers such as are described in Specification No. 7491, A.D. 1903. The flesh side of a split hide, freed from grease, is cut into segmental strips and immersed in a rubber solution. The segments are passed between rollers, studded with prickers, on which is sprayed a solution of rubber in naphtha, or the segments may be placed beneath a stamp covered with hollow prickers, through which, when in the leather, the solution is forced. After a further immersion in rubber solution, the ends B, C of the segments are oppositely bevelled, the edges of the strip being also reduced. An endless fabric E, the edges of which are folded back to enclose a wire ring G, Fig. 1, or a clinching-ring H, Fig. 4, is treated with rubber solutions and covered with a composite strip J of rubber and naphtha. On this are placed the segments A, formed into a circumferential band, and a composite board K, similar to J, completes the tyre, the parts of which are united together by heat and pressure. For heavier tyres, Fig. 4, an additional ring of leather segments A' with a composite covering L may be used. The segments A may extend to the edges of the cover.
Patent GB-190428004-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Packing Prunes and other Cured Fruits.
Inventor: SHELLEY SIVERT HJERLEID
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 28,004. Shelley, S. H. Dec. 21. Packing fruit.-Relates to the packing of dried prunes and similar cured fruit for transport. A removable hopper 4, Fig. 3, is loosely supported by clips 5 or other means on the edge of the box 3 to be filled. The space inside the hopper and box is divided into cells 2 by two sets of vertical plates A attached together at right-angles so as to form a rigid frame which can be slid into and out of the box. The fruit is filled into the cells 2 and compressed therein by a press B, Fig. 2, of any suitable form, and having a follower 6 slotted at 7 to receive the partition-plates A. When the fruit is compressed nearly to its full extent, the plunger 6 is held still, and the partition frame is withdrawn from the box into the plunger by means of a forked lever 10 and links 11 hooked into projecting edges of the plates, or by any other suitable device. The follower 6 is then further actuated to finish the compression. The division plates A, which are solid, double, or tapered, may serve for the insertion of paper, muslin, wood veneer, or other suitable material between the bricks of fruit formed in the cells 2. When plain division plates A are employed, pieces of wood veneer or wafers 12 are preferably laid round alternate cells, and have a portion resting against the bottom and another portion resting against the plates ; thus the content of each cell are kept separate. The upper edges of the veneer are protected during the compression by metal clips, slipped over the plates A before the fruit is filled in. A metal band 15 surrounds the plates A above the rim of the box 3, and, to prevent damage to the fruit during the final compression owing to the space left by the removal of this band, a second hopper 14 may be provided inside the hopper 4. The hopper 14 has then slotted spring walls and fits in the upper part of the box 3. The spring sections of the hopper pass within the band 15 and form outside walls for the cells 2. If desired, when the box is first being filled, the prunes may be delivered into the cells in successive charges, separated by horizontal wafers (not shown).
Patent GB-190501800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically and Alternately Charging and Discharging Filter Beds for Sewage or the like, for Flushing Urinals, Water Closets and for other similar purposes.
Inventor: MOORE WILLLIAM ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-01-30
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 1800. Moore, W. A. Jan. 30. Siphons.-The apparatus, which is stated to be applicable for charging and discharging filter beds and sewage tanks, and for flushing urinals, water closets, drains, or sewers, is arranged to divert automatically a continuous liquid supply to tanks 1, 2 alternately, and to operate siphons discharging from the tanks. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 2, liquid from the pipe 15 falls upon the divertertray 13 and into the tank 1. The outlet pipe 30 of the latter is surrounded by a hood 40 to which is rigidly attached a concentric pipe 39 sliding on the top of the outlet pipe. As the tank fills, the float 46 rises and by means of rods 47 turns a framework of levers 16, which are loosely mounted on the shaft 8 to which the diverter is attached. A cross-bar 19 of the framework pushes a branch 29 of a lever 22, which is also loosely mounted on the shaft 8 and carries a weight 23 at its upper end. When the weight falls over, the bent end of the lever-arm 29 actuates a lever 25, which is rigidly attached to the shaft and is connected to the hood 40 by a cord 45 passing around a pulley 44. The hood and the pipe 39 are therefore lowered and the tank 1 discharged, the diverter turning to deliver into the tank 2.
Patent GB-190503963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tables used as Dining and Billiard Tables
Inventor: WILDER EDMUND
Filed: 1905-02-25
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 3963. Wilder, E. Feb. 25. Billiards.-In a convertible billiard and dining table, the bed frame B may slide within the table frame A, and is provided with four wedges C. A right and left handed screw D, mounted in the frame A, engages nuts E carried by cross-rails F provided with tongues H, which may slide in slots cut in longitudinal rails I. Friction rollers G, mounted in the rails F and bearing on the upper surface of the rails I, engage with wedges C, and serve to raise or lower the bed frame B.
Patent GB-190505680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Drums or Reels for Electric Cables.
Filed: 1905-03-17
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 5680. St. Helen's Cable Co., and Kenyon, F. March 17. Reels.-A string of battens with their edges resting upon ledges in the flanges of the drum are held round a drum for electric cables by bolts adapted to engage at one end the edge of longitudinal slots in the battens and at the other (the screwed end) adapted to pass through holes in the flanges so that the battens may be looked in position by nuts. The drum flanges A are made of three ply wood, the inner ply being stopped short of the circumference so as to form a ledge upon which rest the battens B, which, in sufficient number to surround the drum, are strung together by means of steel wires C, some being provided with longitudinal slots D. The slotted battens are strengthened by similarly-slotted metal plates E, and are provided with a groove F in line with the slot D. A bolt H, with its end I either turned up or formed with a head, engages the end of the slot D, while its other end passes through the holes G in the flanges and is provided with a cut K by means of which the flanges may be drawn tightly against the battens. A sheet-metal plate may be placed inside the battens. On large drums short strings of battens are used, and each length is joined to the next by couplings such as arms L, Fig. 2, on one part engaging staples M on the other part.
Patent GB-190509205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Automatically Making Screw-taps.
Inventor: ROST OSCAR
Filed: 1905-05-02
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 9205. Rost, O. May 2. Making. taps.-The combined lathe and screwing and milling machine described in Specification No. 146, A.D. 1905, is provided with an additional milling-cutter to reduce the end of the tap to a neck of the required diameter. This cutter 72 is located as shown in Fig. II, and is mounted in a hollow spindle 51, Fig. IV, by a bush and screws 73.
Patent GB-190512985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to the Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: CHARLTON ROBERT BLACKETT
Filed: 1905-06-23
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 12,985. Charlton, R. B. June 23. Annular wheels ; tyres, pneumatic &c. -A loose ring S of steel or other wearing substance encloses the tyre R, as described in Specifications Nos. 3010 and 25,982, A.D. 1896. The ring is of U-section and may be lined with rubber or be indented. A studded tread or rubber tyre T may be secured on the outside, and the ring may be made wider to increase the tread, and in parts for easy attachment. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 8707, A.D. 1902.]
Patent GB-190513148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Jump-spark Apparatus for Ignition Purposes in Gas Engines & the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-06-26
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 13,148. Boult, A. J., [Mueller, H. C.]. June 26. Switches; transformers.-A sparking-apparatus for gas-engines and the like in automobiles &c. consists of several induction coils placed parallel to each other and having both the primaries and secondaries in series, wound so that opposite poles of the cores are adjacent and act simultaneously upon the trembler. Several coils are used in preference to one, in order to save wire. In the form shown, two induction coils b, b<1> have cores g, g<1> sometimes connected at one end by non- magnetic material and projecting slightly at the other end outside the casing a, which may be filled, up with non-conducting material such as bees-wax or paraffin, or may have glass or rubber partitions between the coils and the condenser c, which is connected in shunt across the interrupter. The vibrating armature j consists preferably of one piece of thin soft iron mounted upon short springs k, in order to avoid trouble from the vehicle jolting. Alternatively, the armature may be laminated or constructed of two soft-iron heads connected by a spring, and may be mounted upon one spring only.
Patent GB-190513602-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Recovery of Vapours of Alcohol Pure or Mixed with Air, Gases, Moisture, or other Volatile Solvents.
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1906-06-30
Abstract: 13,602. Soc. Jules, Jean, & Cie, and Raverat, G. July 25, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Alcohols.-The recovery of alcohol from its vapours, either pure or mixed with air, moisture, or other gases or vapours, is effected by passing the vapour or moisture into sulphuric acid of a strength of from 45‹ to 66‹ BÚ.; the acid is suitably cooled and the alcohol is separated by subsequent addition of an equal volume of water in a thin stream to the solution ; the vapours may be freed from moisture by, say, calcium chloride, before the absorption by acid. Specification No. 6075, A.D. 1905, is referred to.
Patent GB-190517218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Aniline Black on Vegetable Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics.
Filed: 1905-08-25
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 17,218. Singer, I., and Bradford Dyers' Association. Aug. 25. Grant of Patent refused. Dyeing.-Aniline-black is produced upon vegetable fibres, yarns, and fabrics by first impregnating them with a solution of chromic acid, containing, preferably, about ten per cent of chromic trioxide, and then exposing them to aniline vapours while still wet. A solution of either free chromic acid or a mixture of chromates or bichromates with sufficient mineral acid, such as sulphuric acid, is used. In the second part of the process, the materials are passed through, or hung in, a chamber kept at about 80-100‹ C. which is stated to quicken the formation of the black and render other dyes faster. The necessary aniline vapours are produced in the chamber by any suitable means, as by blowing air or steam through the ore or by heating it. Or a mixture of aniline and water may be heated to about 90‹ C.
Patent GB-190519243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Indicating Warp Thread Breakage in Looms for Weaving.
Filed: 1905-09-23
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 19,243. British Northrop Loom Co., [Blumer, F.]. Sept. 23. Loom stop-motions; warp, detecting faults in.- In looms in which each warp supports a drop detector which falls when its warp is broken to actuate stop-motion mechanism or to indicate breakage, means are provided for locating the broken warp. The detectors a have elongated slots at, through which passes a flat or round bar c. This bar has slots c<1> embracing supporting-pins b<3> on brackets b<1>, so that the bar is free to slide longitudinally. The bar may be further supported by supports b<2>, and has on its upper edge a series of pins d. When a detector falls and the loom is stopped, the bar c is pulled to the left by a cord e connected to the weft-fork lever or other part of the stopping-mechanism, and the fallen detector is engaged by one of the pins d, so that all the detectors to the left of the fallen detector are moved away from the others, and the broken warp can be readily located. When the loom is started, the bar c is returned by a spring g. The bar may be moved to the left by a band-lever. Instead of a sliding bar c, a fixed bar with a sliding cap or tube, provided with pins, may be employed.
Patent GB-190520383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seat Suspension for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: WERNER OSCAR
Filed: 1905-10-09
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 20,383. Werner, O. Oct. 9. Motor road vehicles.-The rear seats are mounted on the frame by light auxiliary springs independently of the car body. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the rear seat e is fixed to arms g pivoted at about the centre of the vehicle to rigid bearings g', or longitudinally-yielding bearings g<3> of the form shown in Fig. 3. Tight transverse springs d are placed between the seat and the frame b, and excessive vibration is prevented by a dash-pot or the like or, as shown in the Figure, by arms h frictionally pivoted together by ordinary means. The rear part a of the main car body is mounted directly on the frame b, the gap between it and the back of the rear seat being covered at the top by a leather or like flexible covering. In a simpler modified form, the rear part a is dispensed with. Fig. 7 shows an arrangement in which the rear seat is supported by a spring m carried at about the middle of the frame by a 'rigid bracket n, or a longitudinally. yielding bearing of the form shown in Fig. 9.
Patent GB-190523436-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Supporting the Shelves of Book Cases and the like
Inventor: JORDAN ALBERT
Filed: 1905-11-15
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 23,436. Jordan, A., and Woodcock, C. H. Nov. 15. Show cases. -A goods case is fitted with adjustable shelves supported by projecting bolts or catches secured to the ends of the shelves and fitting into holes in vertical metal racks or made or cast in the end uprights. Upon the end of each shelf is screwed a catch with two parts a, b, Figs. 1 and 2, hinged together. Thetongues of the portion a are adapted to pass through slots in the portion b into the holes of the rack. In a modification, the springs d, Fig. 3, hold the tongues of the catch, which is guided in the clips c, within the holes of the metal rack shown in Fig. 4. The springs d may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190526054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Braiding and Lace Making Machines
Inventor: QUAMBUSCH HERMANN JULIUS
Filed: 1905-12-14
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 26,054. Quambusch, H. J. Dec. 14. Braiding-machines.-Relates to a presser device working inside the thread-collector a, by means of which the plaits can be taken forward on a travelling band b, without becoming distorted, even when narrow breadths and scolloped edges &c. are being made. The presser device is an expanding core h, made up of two or more parts, pivoted at o, and pressed apart by a spring k or equivalent. It rests inside the travelling band b and holds the plaits thereon with uniform pressure at all parts.
Patent GB-190526144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fuses for Electrical Circuits.
Inventor: RICHARDS WALTER EDWARD
Filed: 1905-12-15
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 26,144. Richards, W. E. Dec. 15. Cut-outs.-Relates to means for replacing a fuse wire when one has blown. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the fusible wire 1 is wound on a reel 13, and its free end, forming the fuse, is gripped between two insulating-plates 2, 3, revoluble on a spindle 4. The outer plate 3 carries corner contactstuds 8, passing through holes in the plate 2 and adapted to engage terminal contacts 9, 10, connected to the line. A fixed cam 5 is arranged to tilt the plate 2, pressed against it by the spring 6. When it is desired to replace a blown fuse, the plates are rotated by means of a handle 17 operating through a ratchet device 14, 15. The cam causes the plate 2 to tilt, gripping the new length of wire as it comes into position and allowing the burnt end to fall out at the bottom. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the handle 17 is mounted on a pivot passing through the casing. The holding- plates 2, 3 may be triangular or polygonal.
Patent GB-190602229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hydroplane Boats.
Inventor: MEACHAM WILLIAM MILO
Filed: 1906-01-29
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 2229. Meacham, W. M., and Meacham, L. E. Jan. 29. Hulls; draught, varying.-In hydroplane boats, the inclined plane surfaces are automatically maintained at a desired depth of submersion so that t h e i r efficiency is not affected by the roughness of the water. When at rest, the boat 10 floats at the water-line 37, and when in motion is raised by the plates 24, 29. The motion of the boat causes plates 13, 14, arranged at each side, to come to the surface of the water and remain there. These plates are carried by rods pivoted to the vessel and connected by link-work to the pivoted plates 24, 29. As the draught of the vessel diminishes, the plates 13, 14 are lowered and cause the plates 24, 29 to become more nearly horizontal, maintaining them eventually in a condition of a constant degree of submersion. Plates 42, attached to the supports 26, 27, assist the action of the plates 24, 29.
Patent GB-190604475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Boiling Water.
Inventor: MACKAY ROBERT
Filed: 1906-02-23
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 4475. Mackay, R. Feb. 23. Heating water.-Apparatus for heating water for refreshment houses &c. comprises a boiler a heated by a steam coil c and fitted with a waste steam-pipe e, which encloses an open draw-off pipe f and communicates with a condenser b, from which the heater is fed. When the steam-supply valve d<1>, which is so connected as simultaneously to close a valve e<1> in the exhaust pipe e, is opened and the water supply valve closed, the pressure of the steam generated in the chamber a forces the boiling water up the pipe f, to the outlet f<1>, and cannot rise above the amount necessary for this purpose. A safety valve is therefore not required, Closure of the steam valve d<1> opens the valve e<1>, releases the pressure, and stops the flow. Sprinklers g<2> supplied with cold water by a pushvalve g<1> may be fitted to accelerate the release of pressure by condensing the steam. A bell a<2> and an annular space a<4> are arranged to retain steam to assist the heating of fresh water after a considerable quantity of hot water has been drawn off. A hole f<2> in the pipe f allows a slow escape of steam to keep the outlet pipe f<1> warm.
Patent GB-190609313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Automatic Regulation of Continuous Current Electro-motors used for Driving Variably or Intermittently Working Machines, such as Rolling Mills and the like
Inventor: PIEPER HENRI
Filed: 1906-04-20
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 9313. Pieper, H. April 20. Distributing. -Relates to means for equalizing the power demand of continuous -current compound - wound motors having a variable load, such as rolling-inills &c., and consists in providing an auxiliary dynamo for varying the series excitation and so producing a considerable variation in speed. Fig. 7 shows the arrangement, in which M is the motor having a series winding 3 and shunt winding 4. The auxiliary dynamo D is in parallel with the series winding 3, and has differential windings 1, 2 and a rheostat 5 as shown.