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Patent GB-190315490-A (GB)
Title: Composition for Phonographic and like Records.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1903-07-13
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 15,490. Mills, B. J. B., [LumiÞre, A., and LumiÞre, L.]. July 13. Phonographs &c.-A flexible composition to be employed in the manufacture of phonographic and like records is obtained by the mixture of a mucilaginous substance with a fatty acid or with the salt of a fatty acid, or with any other oily substance capable of softening the composition. The second substance is dissolved with the mucilaginous substance in a common solvent or emulsified with it. Nitro-cellulose or acetylcellulose may replace the mucilaginous substance.
Patent GB-190320246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Guns
Inventor: JEFFRIES GEORGE LINCOLN
Filed: 1903-09-21
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 20,246. Jeffries, G. L. Sept. 21. Toy guns.-The barrel of an air gun is locked in the closed position by the transverse bolt e, shown in elevation in Fig. 1, and in plan in Fig. 2, .the middle part of which is of semicircular crosssection and engages in a groove d of the block carrying the barrel. The barrel is unlocked by turning the horizontal thumb-lever f so as to bring the flat face e<2> of the bolt e into a vertical position, the torsion spring g normally keeping the face e<2> inclined to the vertical. In another device, shown in Fig. 6, the barrel is locked by a longitudinally-sliding transverse spring bolt e provided with finger-pieces at the end.
Patent GB-190323067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stereotype Matrix Machines
Inventor: TUCH OTTO
Filed: 1903-10-24
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 23,067. Tuch, O. Oct. 24. Stereotype - matrix machines. - A continuously rotating type-wheel a rolls in contact with a strip c of flong on a protuberance b<1> of a roller b, which: is rotated on striking the keys, at an interval such that the flong and the particular type come into contact on the axial line e, f. The flong is fed a character space after each impression. A roller v may be arranged to form a depression in the strip, to facilitate the type impression. The other parts of the machine are arranged as in a printing- telegraph.
Patent GB-190325677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protecting Electrical Windings from Static Strains.
Inventor: PEARSON JOHN
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 25,677. Pearson, J., Cutcheon, F. R,. M., and Williamson, J. F. Nov. 24. Lightning- arresters. - Relates to a general method of protecting electric windings, for example those of transformers and generator armatures, from static strains, such as are caused by the highvoltage waves produced by lightning &c. in long distance overhead transmission lines & c. Fig. 1 shows the system as applied to a step-up transformer with secondary coil B and circuit terminals B<1>. Fig. 2 indicates the application to a three-phase alternator with a star winding, the several coils B being connected to a common ring R ; the collecting-rings T are directly attached to the transmission line. In both cases, the terminals of each coil B are connected by a high-resistance bye-pass divided into sections each consisting of a conductor d, and a non-inductive series resistance h, preferably of moulded ground graphite and slate, terminating in knobs g of non-arcing material, spaced apart to form an air-gap. Each coil B is divided into a number of equal sections, each of which is connected by leads L with corresponding sections of the bye-pass, which acts as a non- conductor to the normal voltages of the system, but constitutes a conducting-path for dangerous voltages, and by its action distributes the excessive voltage equally throughout all sections of the coil B, instead of, as ordinarily, allowing it to accumulate on and short-circuit the terminal coil. The ordinary standard lightning-arresters running between the transmission line and the ground are used in conjunction with the above-mentioned protecting-system. The static bye-pass is also desctibed as applied to a three-phase alternator with revolving field, and continuous armature winding.
Patent GB-190326004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hackling Machines for Flax and other Fibres.
Inventor: BARBOUR JAMES
Filed: 1903-11-28
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 26,004. Barbour, J., and Montgomery, M. Nov. 28. Heckling-machines.-In heckling-machines for flax, jute, &c., which are made in several sections 1, 2, &c., each comprising a pair of heckle-sheets, the heckles 6 on the several sheets are arranged relatively out of line, so that they may enter the flax intermittently and not simultaneously as heretofore. The bristles 9 of the cleaning-brushes 7 can also be arranged out of line, and violent shocks, due to the brushes simultaneously striking the heckles, can be avoided.
Patent GB-190327171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Method of Insulating Electrical Coils, Conductors, and the like.
Inventor: CHITTY HENRY
Filed: 1903-12-11
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 27,171. Chitty, H. Dec. 11. Conductors, insulating.-The coils of electrical apparatus are insulated by threading or passing on the conductor a sleeve or tube of flexible woven, knitted, braided, or otherwise manufactured textile insulating-material, such as cotton. The strands are preferably diagonal or spiral, so that, on stretching longitudinally, the sleeve is contracted in crosssection, and so tightly grips the conductor. It may then be treated with shellac varnish or other suitable insulating - material. The method is especially adapted for bare coils and conductors, but may be applied to conductors already provided with insulation.
Patent GB-190400871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Fixing and Adjusting Handles or Knobs to Door Locks
Inventor: SHAW JOHN ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-01-13
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 871. Shaw, J. A., and Carter, G. F., [trading as Shaw & Carter]. Jan. 13. Knobs and handles, attaching.-The usual spindle A and fixed knob B being placed in..position, with the loose roses D on either side of the door and lock, the screwed sliding collar E is slipped along the spindle A to fit partly into the nearer rose. The nut F, working over a screwed part of the spindle A, fits into a recess in the collar E, against which it is adjusted to suit the thickness of the door and lock. The loose knob C, the screwed mount G of which fits over part of the nut F, is next run up close to the screw part of the collar E. Finally, the knob U and collar E are rigidly secured together and to the nut F by means of the milled screw ring H.
Patent GB-190403242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotating Field Motors.
Inventor: JIGOUZO PAUL
Filed: 1904-02-09
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 3242. Jigouzo, P. Feb. 9. Armatures ; cooling and ventilating field magnets.-In motors having a rotating field, in order that the coils may be wound in a turning-lathe, the field magnets form the stator round which the armature rotates. In the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the magnet core 4 is mounted on a grooved sleeve 3, and is formed with partly-closed slots 14 which widen towards the periphery. The armature rotor 7 is carried by a ring or plate 6 keyed on the shaft 5. Perforations are formed in the plate so that a flow of air, as indicated by the arrows, is produced when the armature rotates. Perforations may also be formed in the iron plates forming the core 4.
Patent GB-190422401-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Signalling Apparatus for Electric Tramways.
Inventor: JEWELL CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1904-10-18
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 22,401. Jewell, C. J. Oct. 18. Signalling- systems contacts, electric.-Relates to a signalling system for use on electric tramways, consisting of single lines with passing places where it is impossible for a car to be seen the whole length of the track. Each length of single line is traversed by four switch line-wires, two for each trolley wire, each pair being led into a switch at each end of the line to be protected. A car entering the single line, automatically lights a lamp or actuates a semaphore at each end of the single line, the signal ceasing when the car reaches the next passing place. Fig. 2 shows the apparatus diagrammatically for one trolley wire C. When the car enters the single line, the trolley head engages the tongue E so as to close contacts b, b<1>, thus completing a circuit from the the trolley wire C, through the solenoid F to earth. The attraction of the core H moves the ratchet-wheel K one step and causes the switch arm L to move to the next contact M or N as the case may be. All the contacts M of one switch are connected by the switch line-wire B to similar contacts M', at the other switch, and the contacts N to corresponding contacts N<1> by the line-wire A. The arm L thus closes a circuit through the lamps or semaphores S at each end of the single line. When the car reaches the second switch, it moves the arm L one step forward so as to break the circuit but so as to be ready to complete a signalling-circuit through the other line-wire when the next car moves the arm L at the first switch. Fig. 3 shows the practical construction of the switch. The ratchetwheel K is moved round by the core of the solenoid F, and is mounted on a spindle k<1>, bearing an arm L carrying an arched contact l, which connects the contact-ring P with the contacts M, N in turn. The contacts M, N are connected respectively to rings m, n, which are always in contact with the ends of the line-wires A, B.
Patent GB-190425815-A (GB)
Title: Improved Roofing Tile Cutter
Inventor: LUCAS ALBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 25,815. Lucas, A. G. Nov. 28. Dressing tiles; hand tools.-A tool for cutting roofing-tiles to the desired shape and size is provided with removable cutting-edges A, B, the former of which is reversible and may be fixed between two plates L, L', which are riveted to a rod J, by a screw M passing through an elongated slot so that the cutter may always fit against the rod J. The cutter B may be adjusted between projections J' by a screw C<1>, and fixed by setscrews C passing through slots in the face. Any other suitable method of fixing the cutters may be used. The reduced end of the upright F is fixed through a hole to a loop-shaped piece G, and to its upper end is fixed a stay E which supports the hand, the cutter A being operated by gripping a lever D pivoted to an upright H. The Provisional Specification states that the cutting-blades are fixed by set-screws to a casting of iron which works up and down a slide by means of a lever pivoted to an upright.
Patent GB-190426119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Foot Actuated and Back Pedalling Brakes for Cycles.
Inventor: RIDDIFORD FRANK EDWIN
Filed: 1904-12-01
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 26,119. Riddiford, F. E. Dec. 1. Brakes, foot-actuated and back-pedalling. By depressing a lever H, preferably integral with the yoke, arms a<1> of the yoke bring the blocks to the wheel. The brake is mounted on two clips B ; a spring K returns the parts to normal position when the pressure is removed. According to the Provisional Specification, the brake may also be actuated by a back-pedalling arrangement, in which case a spring-controlled pawl, adapted to engage the teeth of the chain-wheel, is mounted on the lever.
Patent GB-190426451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telescopes.
Inventor: SOULAS CHRISTOPHE
Filed: 1904-12-05
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 26,451. Soulas, C. Dec. 5. Telescopes.-The tube of a telescope for astronomical use is made in two parts, separately mounted, one part carrying the object glass and the other part the eye-piece, the arrangement resembling an ordinary telescope with the middle part cut away. The eyepiece 1 is pivoted on a standard 27, which is movable bodily round a circular track 28. The object-glass end 2 is pivoted about the centre and parallel to the plane of the circular track. It may be of the simple type shown in Fig. 1, or elbowed, as shown in Fig. 2. In the latter case, an additional bearing 20 is provided, carrying a trunnion 21. The tube can then rotate in the three bearings 3, 4. 21, so that its object-glass 18 moves over 180 degrees of altitude. For motions in azimuth, the wheeled carriage 22 revolves about a central pivot, and the extension 7 moves on wheels 14 round a circular track. Small finding-telescopes 29, 32 are fitted on the ends, with lamps 31, 34 and tubes 30, 33, to bring the ends into alignment. The telescope may be equatorially mounted, in which case the eye-piece end is placed on a tower or bill. Echelon lenses may be used, and water jackets and ventilators may be applied to the tubes.
Patent GB-190504020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photometers or Apparatus for Testing the Intensity of Light comprising the use of a Selenium Cell.
Inventor: TORDA THEODORE
Filed: 1905-02-27
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 4020. Torda, T., and Bornand, V. Feb. 27. Photometers in which direct readings are obtained by the use of a selenium cell and a current meter are provided with automatic apparatus whereby after a short exposure the cell is screened for a sufficient period to enable it to regain its normal resistance. The lamp, Fig. 1, under test is screened from the cell SC by the shutter SH. The operating-lever E, Fig. 3, of the shutter works in conjunction with a clockwork-driven hollow ring, divided into two parts B, C by slits D, D'. When the lever E is depressed, the pins H, H<1> pass through the slit D, and the shutter is held open till the pins fall through the slit D<1>. They continue to slide on the inside of the section B, and during this period prevent the shutter from being opened. The motion of the ring is stopped by the block G coming against the pins. The deflexion of the current meter corresponding to the dark resistance is taken as the zero point for the photometer readings.
Patent GB-190508062-A (GB)
Title: Rosette Holders for Curtains and the like
Inventor: HUBBERT GUSTAV
Filed: 1905-04-15
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 8062. Hubbert, J. April 15. Nails. - Curtain rosettes d are secured to supporting-pegs a by means of a key b, the arms of which enter holes in the stem of the rosette and engage a neck c on the peg. In a modification, the pointed end d o f the peg may be thickened.
Patent GB-190509263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Valve Gear of Explosion Engines for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SAURER HIPPOLYT
Filed: 1905-05-02
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 9263. Saurer, H. May 2. Gas, and like engines, valves and valve-gear for. When a motor-car is running down hill, the engine is used as an air-compressor by means of a valve-gear, which is an improvement on that described in Specification No. 24,476, A.D. 1904. After the fuel supply is cut off, air is admitted to the cylinders, during the out-stroke, through the inlet valves (not shown), and compressed on the following in-stroke. On the succeeding out-stroke, the air compressed on the preceding stroke is released owing to the opening of the exhaust valve 13, and a further charge is drawn in and compressed on the following instroke. The exhaust valve 13, which normally opens on the fourth stroke of the piston, is opened at some part of the third stroke and closed on the fourth stroke by a cam 20, acting on the valvestem 14. Instead of the position of the cam being adjusted, as in the previously-described arrangement, the position of the roller 24 is changed. The roller is carried by an arm 21, which lifts the valvestem and is pivoted, as shown, to a lever on a shaft adjustable from the driver's seat.
Patent GB-190511767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tubular Steam Generators for Automobiles and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1905-06-05
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 11,767. Thompson, W. P., [Bevilacqua, A.]. June 5. Water - tube boilers. - In a boiler for automobiles and the like, curved radial watertubes connect the upper conical part 4 of the body of the boiler with a cylindrical part 3 projecting into the fire-box. A cylindrical finely - perforated baffle 15 is placed opposite the lower ends of the tubes with the object of retarding the flow of water through them. The steam chamber 2 is of hemispherical form, and is separated from the water space by a curved perforated diaphragm 14. Smoke-tubes 10 pierce the upper part of the boiler, which may, as shown, open into a water jacket surrounding the fire-box. Feed-water enters through a tube 16, which opens into a small chamber placed at the centre of the boiler and connected to a tube descending to the bottom of the cylinder 3. A screwed stopper closes the bottom of this cylinder. Specification No. 13,862, A.D. 1902, is referred to.
Patent GB-190513667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Massage Apparatus.
Inventor: FITZ GEORGE WELLS
Filed: 1905-07-03
Granted: 1906-07-03
Abstract: 13,667. Fitz, G. W. July 3. Massage.-A massage and vibratory appliance consists of a casing in which is journaled a shaft b rotated by means of an electric or other motor. The shaft projects into an extension of the casing a' and to it is fastened an enlargement b<3> carrying an eccentric ball-bearing socket for the enlargement d<2> of a shank d<1>, which operates the applicator d. The shank passes through a fulcrum ring c, mounted so as to be adjustable along the casing a' and provided with an oil-absorbing lubricating- washer c<3>. The path of the.applicator d is orbital, and the shank is prevented from rotating on its own axis by means of a slotted bar o engaging with a flattened part of the shank. Fig. 6 shows an applicator adapted for internal use. The applicator is of probe or other form and is fixed to the end of a slender outer shank d<4>, between which and the inner gyrating shank is placed a yielding section, such as the helical spring d<5>. A weight t is mounted on the shank d' and forms a node about which the shank vibrates. By means of the handle t<1>, the weight may be adjusted so as to vary the amplitude of vibration of the applicator. The device is flexibly supported by means of a cord passing over a pulley and provided with a counterbalancing weight.
Patent GB-190514471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Switching Devices for use in Electric Flash Advertising.
Inventor: JOB LEONARD KINGWILL
Filed: 1905-07-13
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 14,471. Job, L. K. July 13. Switches.-In Hash advertising, sparking is prevented in thermal switches consisting of a bimetallic strip caused to bend and break contact by the heating effect of a surrounding coil, by arranging in shunt with the heating-coil and contact a compartively-high resistance, which may be a subsidiary lamp used in the advertisement. One end of the heating-coil e is connected to the bimetallic strip d, the other end of the coil being connected through the lamps g of the sign to one of the mains. The other main is connected to the fixed contact c. Between the contact and the opposite end of the beating-coil is connected a resistance f. When the current is switched on, the strip bends, and the main circuit through the lamps g is broken, but a circuit remains through the lamps g and high shunt resistance f. This resistance may be a lamp used in the advertising when the other lamps are extinguished, its resistance being such that it glows with a current which is insufficient to illuminate the main lamps g.
Patent GB-190518643-A (GB)
Title: Reversing and Speed Changing Mechanism
Inventor: SMITH CHARLES FRANKLIN
Filed: 1905-09-15
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 18,643. Smith, C. F. Sept. 15. Brakes for use with change-speed gearing for lathes &c. comprise friction disks b<6>, d', which are fixed to sleeves b, d, respectively as shown, and provided with pivoted elbow levers h,f, which, by means of the sliding parts i, k, may be operated to draw the disk members iuto frictional contact with respective non-rotating parts b<60> d<40>. The sliding members i, k which serve to rock the levers are moved longitudinally by means of forked members is, k<3> mounted respectively upon rods i<4>, k<4> longitudinally movable by the pivoted shipper m<2>. The ends of the rods i<4>, k<4> meet in a bearing-member m pivoted upon the shipper. One of the rods, k<4>, is fixed in the member by a pin m<3>; the other rod is held or released by a spring-pressed latch n operated by a lever n<5> pivoted on the handle. If the sliding members i, k are moved to the right as shown in Fig. 1, the brake b<60> is brought into action and holds the sleeve b from any movement. This causes the shaft c to rotate in the reverse direction to the pulley a. By reversing the lever m<2> to bring the other brake d<40> into operation, the sleeve d is held stationary.
Patent GB-190603228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elevators for Grain and the like.
Inventor: MITCHELL ALFRED HILLYARD
Filed: 1906-02-09
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 3228. Mitchell, A. H., and Williams, A. S. Feb. 9. Loading and unloading; elevators; cranes.- In a loading-apparatus of the type in which the elevator is carried by one end of a balanced arm pivoted to the top of a tower mounted on a barge, the tower is loaded at the bottom and is pivoted at or near its centre of gravity so that for the same reach a shorter arm is employed at the top than would otherwise be necessary. The elevator a is suspended from an arm b carried by the tower c, which is pivoted at d to a support e. The balance weight f for the arm b is suspended by links g, f, and is thus kept low, and the lower end of the tower being also loaded the top weight of the apparatus is minimized.
Patent GB-190608831-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Mounting Wheels and Pulleys on Axles or Shafts.
Inventor: DOWNING WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-04-12
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 8831. Downing, W. April 12. Mounting and securing pulleys on shafts.-To secure pulleys and wheels to shafts and axles, the boss B is cast with two or three tapered holes C, into which, when the pulley &c. is in position, w e d g e - shaped bolts D are driven. They are secured by nuts E, the inner faces of the bolts being roughened to grip the shaft &c.
Patent GB-190610978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fireplaces, to Adapt them for Heating Rooms, Halls, Warehouses and the like by Hot Water.
Inventor: ADAMS JOHN JAMES REYNAL
Filed: 1906-05-10
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 10,978. Adams, J. J. R. May 10. Heating buildings; heating water.-Relates to arrangements for heating rooms, halls, warehouses, &c. wherein an open fire-grate, the back or sides of which are water boilers, is employed. The water circulates through hot-water pipes, radiators, or the like connected to the boiler. At the back and sides of the boiler there is provided a chamber for combustion products which is closed except for openings at the bottom to the grate.and uptake flues. As shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the boiler A, which is in communication with hot-water circulation pipes, radiators, &c., forms the back of the grate, leaving a passage C by which the products of combustion pass from the fire to the chamber D. The chamber D, which is charged with hot gases in a more or less stationary condition, has an outlet G at its lower end to side flues E which lead to the chimney F. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which the boiler forms the sides as well as the back of the fire-place. The chamber D also is formed at the sides and back of the boiler and has passages C leading to the grate and an outlet G to a flue E.