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Patent GB-190504650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Stop-motions for Looms for Weaving
Inventor: ROBINSON JOSHUA
Filed: 1905-03-06
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 4650. Robinson, J., and Holmes, F. March 6. Loom stop-motions.-Relates to means for putting out of action the usual stop-motion protector finger d, which normally stops the loom when the shuttle is absent, so that, on breakage of a thread, the weaver may turn back the pattern and weave over without a shuttle, one hand being on the shipper and the other on the lay, and the loom being stopped after each pick until the broken pick is found. For this purpose, a treadle i, Fig. 2, is depressed so as to pull down a lever j against the action of a spring l. A roll m thus acts on a lever h so as to depress the dagger f and prevent it from acting on the knock-off mechanism g. The rod j is guided in a clip k, and its upward movement is limited by a lug working in a slot. When the shuttle binder e is at the back of the shuttle box, as shown in Fig. 6, the dagger f<1> is raised out of contact with the knock-off mechanism g<1> on depression of the treadle i, the weight of the parts keeping the rod j normally depressed. On the treadle being depressed, the shuttle may also be more readily placed in the shuttle box.
Patent GB-190509464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Filtering Liquids containing Fine Coal or other Mineral or like Substances.
Inventor: CRAIG CHARLES
Filed: 1905-05-05
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 9464. Craig, C., Craig, W., and Craig, G. K. May 5. Spray-producers and spreaders. -Liquid containing fine coal or other mineral or like substances, particularly the water from coalwashing machines, is delivered from a shoot ! into an openended trough j and causes the latter to revolve so as to distribute the mixture into the tank a. The tank has a lining b of perforated sheet metal, such as zinc or copper, or of wire-gauze, which is supported by wooden lags c or otherwise. The liquid drains through the lining and is withdrawn from channels c' through cocks d. Vertical cylinders, one of which is shown of wire-gauze supported by lags and hoops, may be provided as additional filtering or straining surfaces. A pump may be used in connexion with the tubes. The solids are removed through mannoles e controlled by sliding doors f. In a modification, the liquid passes from the shoot i into a funnel and thence on to a conical distributing-table with a turned-up lip. It is stated that external means may be used to rotate the trough j. Baffle-plates may be provided to prevent the liquid and solids from being thrown out farther than necessary.
Patent GB-190515431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: WINGARD GEORGE MONROE
Filed: 1905-07-27
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 15,431. Wingard, G. M. July 27. Water-tube boilers.-Relates to boilers having parallel longitudinal lower headers 1, 2, connected to an upper header 3 by tubes 17, 18 of comparatively large diameter, so curved as to form a number of independent combustion chambers extending the whole or part of the length of the boiler. The boiler illustrated, which is stated to be suitable for use in traction engines, has shortened sections at its back part, the lower headers being made continuous by pipes 11. An auxiliary grate, placed in the main combustion chamber, is formed of inclined water-tubes 51, connected to transverse headers 45, 46, which are in communication with the main headers of the boiler. Rectangular water tanks 53, 54 are disposed at the sides of the boiler and are in communication by pipes, as shown, with the steam drum 37 and the lower headers. The tubes of the auxiliary grate are spaced at greater distances than the bars of the main grate 23, so that the larger lumps of fuel may not be fed directly to the fire. It is stated that the supplementary combustion chambers and the auxiliary grate 51 are well adapted for burning straw and similar fuel. Fire-doors are provided at the front of each combustion chamber. When the main fire is alone used, a suitably-arranged baffle may be provided to prevent the directed passage of the hot gases to the flue.
Patent GB-190516992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Forged Car Wheels.
Inventor: SCHOEN CHARLES THOMAS
Filed: 1905-08-22
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 16,992. Schoen, C. T. Aug. 22. Making wheels for vehicles.-A car wheel is die forged from a square blank of rolled steel &c. by first working the corners by dies 2, 3, Fig. 2, so as to obtain a circular disk. The disk is then operated on by dies, 7, 8, Fig. 6, and 17, 18, Fig. 8, the latter being provided with central perforations for the passage of a punch in forming the hub. Fig. 9 shows a section of the finished wheel. The wheel may be further acted upon by rolling or other finishing apparatus in such a manner that the hub and the web adjacent thereto are left as they come from the dies, so as to exhibit the lustreless granular or stippled effects due to the die-forging operation.
Patent GB-190520667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tone-expression-controlling Devices for Mechanical Musical Instruments.
Inventor: DANQUARD THOMAS
Filed: 1905-10-12
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 20,667. Danquard, T. March 3, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Automatic instruments.-The tone-expression in a self-playing piano, or in a piano-player, is controlled by a pneumatic device, which is adapted to give loud tone-effects when connected with the wind-inducing devices, soft tone-effects when connected with the atmosphere, and to silence the sound-producing devices during the rewinding of the music-sheet. This pneumatic device consists of the regulator-pneumatic 10, communicating with the main wind-chest 13, and of the pneumatic actuator 20, communicating with the valve-box 23. A spring tends normally to open the regulator 10, for loud playing. Any means, such as a crank linkage worked by the handlever 42, is used to depress the regulator 10, and close the port 12 by the valve 17, during rewinding. When the valve 33 is open, as is normally the case, the actuator is under the influence of the exhaust, but when it is closed by the performer, the actuator communicates with the atmosphere, and the regulator is collapsed, so as to throttle the exhaust action partly and produce soft playing. Instead of collapsing the regulator 10 by a roller and linkage means, during rewinding, a separate slide valve may be used to close the port 12.
Patent GB-190526118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Indicating or Counting Devices for Looms.
Filed: 1905-12-15
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 26,118. Orme, T. A., and Meters, Ltd. Dec. 15. Counting-apparatus. - In order to avoid the shocks and vibrations to which counters are subjected when connected directly to the revolving shafts of looms, the counters are mounted separately from the loom, and a flexible or yielding driving-connexion between the shaft and counter is provided. As shown in Fig. 1, the shafts a, b of the loom and counter are each provided with a boss, d in which are slots h, and the connecting-shaft f is provided at each end with a ball e which fits into sockets in the bosses. Pins g, passing through these balls, at right-angles to each other, engage with the slots h, and are held in position by a set-pin i in the boss. In a modification, a ball and pin as above described is connected rigidly to one of the shafts and engages with a slotted boss on the other shaft. In a second modification, a pin s, Fig. 7, fixed to one shaft engages frictionally with a crank t on the other. In further modifications, disks u, v<1>, Fig. 8, are rigidly connected to the shafts, a pin v in one disk working frictionally in a slot u<1> in the other disk, or the shaft and counter may be connected by flexible shafting. The counter c, Fig. 1, is secured to a bracket k which is adjustably secured by a screw and nut to the standard q. The Provisional Specifiþation states that the bracket k may support a bearing for the auxiliary shaft f.
Patent GB-190526257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Bolting or Fastening of Doors and the like.
Inventor: GOODWIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-12-16
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 26,257. Goodwin, W. Dec. 16. Knobs.-Relates to fastenings for the doors of rooms, offices, railway compartments, &c, Bolting- mechanism within the knob on the inside of the room is so arranged that the initial turning of the knob brings a bolt into position for locking, and further turning of the knob actuates the bolt to complete the fastening operation. The knob comprises a part a, Fig. 2, rotatively secured to the escutcheon b by means of flanges n, m, and a second part d rotatable upon,the part a. The part a is fitted with a plug h to which the spindle c is secured by a set-screw k, this screw acting with the ends o, Fig. 3, of a cut-away part of the flange m as a stop for the knob. The interior of the cap d is fitted with a cam-piece r, shown separately in Fig. 4, to engage a sliding bolt s and force it into a recess t in the escutcheon. A spring u acting against a collar v returns the bolt from the recess. In operation, initial rotation of either part of the knob brings the bolt s into alinement with the recess t, the portion a being then held from further rotation by the stop k, o. The cap portion d being further rotated, the cam r forces the bolt into the recess t, and the door is fastened. The cap d may be fixed to the part a by a set-screw to dispense with the locking-mechanism. When the device is fitted to door knobs of the kind in which motion of the latch in either direction causes a corresponding angular movement of the knob, the initial movement of the knob may be effected by the spring of the latch mechanism. The cam has, preferably, two cam-surfaces r<1>, r<2> separated by abutments r<3>, r<4> so that the device may be set to operate either right or left handed ; a second recess t<1> is then provided. A pointer w may be added to indicate whether the door is locked or not.
Patent GB-190604150-A (GB)
Title: Improved Frame for Motor Cars.
Inventor: GULSTON GEORGE STEPNEY
Filed: 1906-02-20
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 4150. Gulston, G. S. Feb. 20. Motor road vehicles.-A motor-car frame is made in two parts hinged together, one part carrying the machinery and the other part B the body of the car. One end b<1> of the upper portion B is attached to the lower portion at b<2>, while the other end b<5> is attached to springs H mounted upon the rear wheels J. The front end a' of the lower portion A is attached to springs C mounted upon the front wheels D, and the rear end a<2> is arranged to rest on the back axle F.
Patent GB-190607134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to School-desks.
Inventor: BALDE HANS LUDWIG GOTTLOB
Filed: 1906-03-24
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 7134. Balde, H. L. G., [trading as Schulbank & Holzwaarenfabrik, Carl Elsaesser Nachig, Balde, & Co.]. March 24. School desks and seats.-In a school desk which can be turned over on its side, the side a is in two parts hinged together at c. The foot rails f are connected to the side a by a plate e, and rest at the other end on the foot b<1>. The feet b of the desks are formed with a grooved' in which a rod may be inserted to keep the desks in a straight row. Desks of old design may be altered by cutting through the side support and hinging the two parts together.
Patent GB-190608877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Thermometers for Ascertaining the Internal Temperature of Various Bodies.
Inventor: PARSONS HAROLD EDWARD STEWART
Filed: 1906-04-12
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 8877. Parsons, H. E. S. April 12. Thermometers. - Relates to a thermometer, mounted as described in Specification No. 2447, A.D. 1906, for taking the internal temperature of carcases, butter, and other substances while they are being prepared for cold storage and other purposes. The thermometer a is so fitted that it may be readily removed from the casing b before the latter is inserted in the substance. A cap b<2> rigidly secured to the thermometer is attached to the casing by a screw or friction joint. The tube c', which contains a plug b<4> forming the joint between the casing and the handle, extends into the handle and is secured thereto by screws, as shown.
Patent GB-190609481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Paper Files.
Inventor: KOHL PAUL
Filed: 1906-04-23
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 9481. Kohl, P. April 23. Filing papers &c. - A paper file or temporary binder of the kind described in Specification No. 17,894, A.D. 1892, comprises a back 1 to one end of which is secured a housing 2, shown in section in Fig. 4, and to the other end a housing 3, also shown in Fig. 5. A blade 13 having end parts 14, 15 is held in slots in the walls 7, 8, and is longer than the distance between these walls. The housing 3 is similar to the housing 2 in section, but has slots 22, 23 into which a blade 24 can be placed. This blade is held in position by a hinged piece 29 which is secured by a spring hook 27. The papers to be filed have slots or indentations at each end, and in these the blades 13, 24 are situated. When the file is open, the blades are curved so that the papers fall like the leaves of a book.
Patent GB-190613161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Stop Cocks or Valves for Gas Stoves, Water Heaters or the like.
Inventor: WILSON WALTER
Filed: 1906-06-07
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 13,161. Wilson, W. June 7. Plug cocks; locking valves and cocks.-A safety stop-cock or valve for gas stoves, water-heaters, or the like, as shown in Fig. 1 for a duplex burner, comprises a gas-supply cock B', to which is fitted a by-pass tap D and burner D', and a second burnersupply cock C'. The tap D is fitted with a pawl E which engages automatically with a ridge F on the tap C<1> when the supply cock B! is closed and prevents this cock from being opened again until the by-pass tap D is turned on and the pawl removed. The by-pass is supplied from the main passage A<1>, Figs. 3 and 6, through the race B<4> and passage B3 when the main cock B' is closed, but, when this is open, the by-pass supply takes place through a small passage A<2>, as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190618074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling on Railways.
Inventor: JACOBS CHARLES MARK
Filed: 1906-08-11
Granted: 1907-11-11
Abstract: 18,074. Jacobs, C. M., Insell, R. J., and Bowden, E. A. Aug. 11. Contacts, electric and mechanical; signals on engines and trains; audible signals; whistle signals. -Mechanical means for operating the danger signal are substituted for the electric means described in Specification No. 12,661, A.D. 1905, the signal being still restrained electrically if the road is clear. The polarized relay, described in Specification No. 25,955, A.D. 1905, is used. The lever k, when lifted by the ramp on the track, pulls the wire h<1>, and rotates the sprocket-wheel f<1> on the drum f, in which is fixed the electro-magnet g. The armature of the magnet extends through a slot in the wheel d, and, when the magnet is not energized engages a shoulder in the slot, and drives the wheel d with the drum f when the latter is rotated. When the magnet is energized, the armature moves along the slot, and the disk d is not moved thereby. The cam c, fixed on the disk d, holds the lever b to keep the whistle valve closed while the disk d is in its normal position, but allows the valve to open when the disk is moved, until it is replaced by the driver on moving the handle e<1>, loosely mounted on the spindle, to engage the pin d<3>.
Patent GB-190622101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley Wheels for Electric Tramways or Railways.
Inventor: KENNEY FRANK EDWARD
Filed: 1906-10-06
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 22,101. Kenney, F. E. Oct. 6. Collectors for electricity. Trolly-wheels are constructed with a detachable rim portion, which can be renewed when worn, and a supporting- spindle adapted to contain oil. The renewable rim 7 is secured to the hub 4 by screws 9, which pass through lugs 8 on the rim and arms 5 on the hub. The hub is mounted on the enlarged central portion of a tubular spindle 10 adapted to run in bearing-sleeves 11. The ends of the spindle are provided with retaining-caps 12 secured by screws 13. The oil passes to the journal of the wheel through ducts 14.
Patent GB-190629424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Distance Recording Apparatus for Ships.
Inventor: CLIFT CLYDE ERNEST
Filed: 1906-12-24
Granted: 1907-12-24
Abstract: 29,424. Clift, C. E. Dec. 24. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Logs.-In logs having a tube projecting through an aperture in the skirt of the ship, the apparatus is made compact so that the counting- apparatus P need not be above the water-line, by the provision of a water-tight chamber Q through which the shaft driving the counter passes. In a modification, an airtight chamber is similarly arranged, the water being kept down by the air which is compressed in the chamber. As shown, the shaft C is made tubular so that it can slide up over the shaft J.
Patent GB-190700235-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Coupling for Railway Cars.
Inventor: GOEKE FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1907-01-03
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 235. G÷ke, F., and Schaefer, K. Jan. 3. Couplings, non-automatic.-A coupling for railway cars comprises a pair of superposed links connected to the draw-bar of each vehicle ; one of the links is formed at its free end with a double hook, and is arranged to be swung in a vertical plane so as to engage with the unhooked link of the opposing vehicle. A link 4 is formed with an extension 3, which is pivoted at 2 to the draw-bar and also carries the pivot 7 of a second link 5 which is formed with hooks 6 at its end. The link 5 is rigidly secured to a lever 8, the ends of which are connected to a chain 9 guided over a pulley 10 mounted upon the squared part 11 of a cross-shaft 12. The shaft is fitted with handles 16 having retaining-catches, which may be released by sliding the shaft longitudinally against the pressure of springs 15. In coupling, the links 4 slide one above the other, as shown in Fig. 2, and the shaft 12 is moved longitudinally so that the link 5 may fall from the uncoupling position, shown by dotted lines, into engagement with the links 4. Double coupling may be effected by releasing both links 5.
Patent GB-190701814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gears for Varying Speeds.
Inventor: LAWRENCE SIDNEY JOHN
Filed: 1907-01-24
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 1814. Lawrence, S. J., and Glenn, F. A. Jan. 24. Variable - speed gearing.-In a ratchet, variablespeed gearing, the driving-shaft a carries a number of eccentrics e which rock longitudinal frames f causing them successively to drive the shaft b through ball roller, or other ratchet clutches, as shown in Fig. 3. Speed variation is obtained by adjustment of the distance between the shafts, a screw-and-nut device as described in Specification No. 16,320, A.D. 1906, or other means, being employed for this purpose. :Several shafts may be arranged in series to allow extended ranges of speed variation. In the example shown in Fig. 1, a third shaft, co-axial with the driving-shaft a, may be driven from the shaft b by eccentrics e<1> and frames f<1>.
Patent GB-190704261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Self-contained Aerating Machines.
Filed: 1907-02-20
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 4261. Pearce, H., and British Automatic Aerators, Ltd. Feb. 20. Bottling.-Relates to an apparatus for aerating and delivering a measured volume of water or other liquid, of the type in which the liquid is delivered into an inner measuring-chamber and is forced by the aerating-gas into an outer mixing-vessel, from which an equal volume of aerated water is forced into a delivery vessel or a siphon-filling device. The parts with which the liquid comes into contact are formed of block tin, tin alloy, or other non- corrosive substance, while the remainder is formed of gun-metal or other cheaper metal. The head D of the mixing-vessel B contains four valves operated in pairs or separately by tappets on an horizontal shaft O which lies between the valves. Water is admitted to the measuring-chamber A. from a supply pipe, preferably through a non-return valve. Aerating-gas is admitted to the chamber A and aerated liquid is displaced from the vessel B through the valves F<2>, F<3>, and the valves on the opposite side of the shaft 0 serve to snift the pressure from the chamber A and the siphon bottle. The snift valves may be arranged to be operated independently so that the pressure in the siphon bottle may be snifted without snifting the pressure in the chamber A. The tappets that operate the valves are mounted on separate sleeves on the shaft 0 and are rotated by levers P, P<1>. The levers may be fitted with projecting pieces arranged so that the lever P for operating the bottle-snifting valve may be raised without raising the lever P<1> which operates the snifting-valve for the chamber A, whereas the lever P is raised when the lever P<1> is raised.
Patent GB-190707782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Window Sashlines and the like.
Inventor: VANDERSTEGEN ERNEST
Filed: 1907-04-03
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 7782. Vanderstogen, E. April 3. Windows.-A spring is inserted between the cord and balance weight as shown at A, or between the cord and sash as shown at B. In a modification, the spring is carried inside the sash weight, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190710053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Polishing Wheels for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BARBER GEORGE DANIELSON
Filed: 1907-04-30
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 10,053. Barber, G. D. April 30. Polishing.- A hollow rotating wheel, covered with a waxed cloth as usual, for polishing the heels of boots and shoes is provided internally with a steamheated fixed shell. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the hollow wheel c is connected to the shaft b by a set-screw d, and a steam-heated segmental shell h connected to a fixed rod i is arranged inside a cover e fixed to the wheel c. The shell h contacts with the wheel c at its upper part k and along its inner side l, and its lower part is horizontal ; the shape of the shell may, however, be varied. The cover e has a hub f provided with a fixed cover e<1>. The shell is provided with a steam-pipe m and an exhaust pipe n, these pipes also being connected to a chamber which surrounds a wax trough p, from which wax is intermittently supplied, by means of a revolving drum q with wings t, to the cloth of the polishing-wheel.
Patent GB-190714399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & relating to Machines for Dressing, Disinfecting, Purifying and Cleaning Feathers, Hair, Down Flocks and the like.
Inventor: AITCHISON JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-06-22
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 14,399. Aitchison, J. June 22. Cleaning feathers &c.-An apparatus for dressing, cleaning, and disinfecting feathers, hair, fibre, down, flocks, &c. by agitation in a steam-jacketed chamber is provided with means for exhausting and for blowing air, for the removal of dust &c., and for the transference of the materials under treatment. The material is fed through hoppers B and is drawn to the chamber E by suction set up by the fan G; the valve D is then closed and the beaters 0 are set in motion. The dust passes through perforations to the vessel E<2> and then through a pipe to the receptacle H. Steam is admitted to the jacket E', and afterwards to the chamber E until the contents are thoroughly disinfected. When steam is cut off from the chamber, the cock D is opened to admit air, which, being heated by its passage through the steam jacket, dries the feathers or other material. The contents are then discharged by opening the valves M and reversing the fan so that air is sent through the pipe K.