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Patent GB-190526427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Duplex Power Pumps
Inventor: SPENCE WILFRID L
Filed: 1905-12-19
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 26,427. Spence, W. L. Dec. 19. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Cranks.-Comprises a variable-stroke crank for driving double-acting pumps in which means are provided for maintaining the correct sequence of strokes between the two pump plungers. The pins D are mounted eccentrically in the well-known manner upon circular plates C, which are carried by small shafts B passing through holes bored in the main shaft A. The shafts B are connected together by an Oldham coupling O contained within an enlargement K of the main shaft, which is formed in two pieces for the purpose. For varying the stroke, each eccentric plate is cut with ratchet teeth which engage with a retaining-pawl R and a pawl P mounted on a rocking lever L seated in the crank case. By bringing a movable stop M near the crank case, the lever L is rocked once for each revolution, thus rotating the plate C relatively to the crank case and so varying the stroke.
Patent GB-190604795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Direct Current Electric Motors
Filed: 1906-02-27
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 4795. Soc. Anon. Westinghouse, and Brun, R. March 1, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motors, controlling.-Relates to direct - current motors provided with fly-wheels for operating under an intermittent load, such as rolling-mills, shears, &c. A small booster is arranged in connexion with a compound-wound motor to speed it up quickly while inoperative. The arrangement is shown in Fig. 3, in which a small booster 1 is driven mechanically from the compound - wound motor 2. The armature 3 of the booster is in series with the shunt field winding 8 of the motor, and the field 7 of the booster is in series with the motor series field winding 6. The windings 6, 8 assist each other, while the electromotive force of the booster opposes that of the supply, and so diminishes the shunt excitation when the load increases. Rheostats are provided at 9 and 10.
Patent GB-190605771-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mouthpiece for Pneumatic Teat Cups.
Inventor: GILLIES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1906-03-09
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 5771. Gillies, A. Oct. 12, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Cow-milkers.-A mouthpiece 1 for a pneumatic teat cup is made of metal so that during suction the passage in the teat is not contracted. The mouthpiece is perforated and adheres by virtue of the reduced pressure communicated to the interior through a slot 5 at the bottom or centre. Air is admitted through one or more holes 10 as described in Specification No. 12,958, A.D.1903.
Patent GB-190609086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Influence Electrical Machines.
Inventor: WOMMELSDORF HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-04-17
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 9086. Wommelsdorf, H. April 17. Influence machines. -In order to increase the quantity of electricity produced per revolution of the plates of influence electric machines, the distance between successive inductors s, Fig. 2, embedded between the insulating disks e, f, is kept small, and the insulating material lying between successive inductors is so divided as to increase the distance between the inductors taken in the direction of the contacting faces ; the outer surfaces of the disks e, f may be coated with a layer of insulating material the surface of which retains its insulating power under the influence of the electric discharge for a longer time than the surface of the disk itself would, if in contact with the air. The contacting surface may be increased by means of insulating lamellµ i, Fig. 2, or by forming projections i on the disks, Fig. 3. Several segmental insulating parts may be employed with the inductors placed on opposite tides. The disks e, f and the internal layer i are preferably formed of non- vulcanized india-rubber, rolled in plate form, the parts being vulcanized after being joined and compressed. The electricity may be collected at the edge of the plates by means of conductors l, Fig. 1, or by means of metallic studs or bars projecting through the plates. In using ebonite disks the outer surfaces may be covered with thin celluloid disks, or with a layer of gutta-percha or other form of india-rubber free from sulphur or poorer in sulphur than the ebonite, or with a solution of camphor or celluloid in acetone, amyl acetate, or the like.
Patent GB-190618854-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Cleaning Roads & c of Leaves and other Light Litter
Inventor: MITCHELL HENRY
Filed: 1906-08-23
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 18,854. Mitchell, H., and Kenway, W. E. Aug. 23. Refuse, collecting. - A device for collecting leaves, paper, or other light litter from roads, paths, and other places consists of two wide gripping-blades a, b having handles c, d connected scissors-wise with or without a spring. Retaining- ledges f, g may be used, and one of these may be omitted to enable the device to be used as a shovel. A brush may be attached to one board.
Patent GB-190620203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Attaching Chains or other Articles to Clothes and the like
Inventor: AUGUST IVAN BARSTROEM
Filed: 1906-09-11
Abstract: 20,203. B÷rstr÷m, A. I. Sept. 11, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Attaching articles to wearing - apparel. - Relates to-a pin device for securing buttons, badger, chains, &c. to wearing- apparel. The pin 2, bent at right-angles as shown, is secured to the article, and is then passed through the fabric, after which the wire spiral 3 is screwed - on to the pointed end, to prevent it from becoming detached and to protect the point. , -
Patent GB-190623507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices for Brooches and the like.
Inventor: IVES HERBERT AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1906-10-23
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 23,507. Ives, H. A., and Jeffery, D. W. Oct. 23. Pins, dress and like.-In safety brooch fastenings, consisting of a U-shaped piece of spring metal which is threaded on the hook, an additional bifurcated limb k is provided and engages the upper part of the hook to prevent lateral displacement. The device is formed from a strip of spring metal doubled upon itself and then. bent to a U-shape, the free ends c, k being caused to diverge.
Patent GB-190625508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Fire-alarms.
Inventor: MATZKA WINCENTY
Filed: 1906-11-12
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 25,508. Matzka, W., and Timmermann, W. Nov. 12. Switches.-A fire-alarm consists of a fusible nut which engages with a bolt to keep the contents apart against the action of a spring. The external circuit wires g are attached to the contacts k, l by clamps a. The contact k passes through a plug i closing one end of the glass cylinder b, while the contact plate l is attached to a bolt d, the threads of which engage with those of the fusible nut f. When the nut softens, due to a rise of temperature, its threads are sheared by the action of a spring c, and the circuit is completed through the contacts k and l.
Patent GB-190700542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Lubricators.
Inventor: CHRITCHLEY ARTHUR HENRY MARTYN
Filed: 1907-01-08
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 542. Chritchley, A. H. M., and Coates, G. H. Jan. 8. Lubricators. - A lubricator for the motors of automobiles and other high-speed engines &c. comprises a vessel a containing oil, which is forced to the parts to be lnbricated by a piston b actuated by a spring c. A screwed rod d is provided to hold back the spring during refilling, and d to relieve the pressure on the oil when the lubricator is not in use. To provide for leakage past the piston, a pipe c fitted with cocks connects the two ends of the vessel a. This pipe may also communicate with an oil reservoir f, from which oil enters the lower part of the vessel a as the piston advances. When the piston is forced down by means of the rod d, this oil passes through the pipe e to the upper part of the vessel.
Patent GB-190704178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Shoes.
Inventor: OLCOTT JOHN DE WITT
Filed: 1907-02-19
Granted: 1908-02-19
Abstract: 4178. Olcott, J. de W. Feb. 19. Nails; screws.-Nails 18, Fig. 7, for securing a plate or cushion 5 to a horseshoe 1 are formed with a,double head as shown. Screw bolts 26, Fig. 14, for securing calks to a shoe have slots 30 at the sides of the head for the insertion of a forked tool 31.
Patent GB-190705039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Code-locks
Inventor: WILLIS CHARLES
Filed: 1907-03-01
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 5039. Willis, C. March 1. Locks, permutation.-In a permutation lock for locking the steering-gear of a bicycle &c., the lock casing is formed in halves, shaped as shown in Fig. 30, each bent up from the blank shown in Fig. 1. When placed together, these halves form a tube-clipping loop A, of which the over-lapping parts are secured by a pin &c., and a cylindrical portion with side sight slots, secured by screwing to end pieces e, Fig. 11. The lettered or numbered hollow disks, shown in Fig. 13, when mounted in the lock cylinder, are separated by washers having wings k, which engage the sight slots to prevant the rotation of the disks. The bolt is spring-controlled, and has a screwed operating- knob attached after the parts are assembled When locked, the nose of the bolt passes through apertures in the inner and outer tubes of the steering-gear. In modifications, the bolt may be square, the apertures in the numbered disks &c. being correspondingly enlarged.
Patent GB-190705630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Switches applicable to Internal-combustion Engines.
Inventor: WARD WILLIAM FREDRICK CHARLES
Filed: 1907-03-08
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 5630. Ward, W. F. C. March 8. Gas and like engines, igniting in. A switch, applied to sparking-plugs of internal-combustion engines for testing purposes, has a blade c of metal, with an insulating handle c', pivoted to au angleplate a having a slot for attachment to the plug. Lugs a<2>, c<2>, formed on the members a, c respectively and so arranged that in the mid-position of the switch they and the pivot d are in line, hold the ends of a spring e which tends to give a definite movement in either direction. A bulge a<3> may be formed on the piece a to increase the jerky movement and to serve for locking the switch in the extreme positions. The bulge a3 may be used without the spring. The lug a<2> forms a stop for the off position in Fig. 1. Fig. 2 shows the position when short-circuiting or testing the plug. The switch may be fitted to any part of the plug.
Patent GB-190707278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letter-cards.
Inventor: PAUL-FRANCOIS GUILLAUMOT
Filed: 1907-03-26
Abstract: 7278. Guillaumot, P. F. March 26, 1906, [date applied for under-Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Advertising.-The letter sheet B, C, D, E is folded in four along the broken lines, and is closed by the flap 1, sealing-flaps 3, 4, and gummed strips 5, 6, which may be replaced by an additional flap. The back of either flap 1, 2 is used for the address, the other bearing an advertisement or picture.
Patent GB-190708275-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Compound for Applying to the Surface of Roads, Paths and the like, or to Buildings, Walls and the like, or for Forming Tiles, Slabs or the like.
Inventor: ARNOLD JAMES
Filed: 1907-04-09
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 8275. Arnold, J. April 9. Bricks, slabs, and tiles.-A composition for roads, paths, the walls of buildings, sea walls, groynes, and for making bricks, slabs, or tiles, consists of a mixture of basic slag and cement together with tar or pitch or a liquid asphalt, a little chalk and sand being added if desired. The slag is ground and mixed with the tar or pitch which is previously heated to 200-210‹F. The mixture is further heated to 230-250‹ F., and, while hot, the cement is added and mixed. Ground chalk may then be added and finally the sand. In moulding slabs, tiles, &c., they may be reinforced by any suitable wire frame, and pressure may be applied to the compound. In applying the compound to a road, the frames are placed in situ and the compound poured into the frame. Slag wool may be employed instead of the basic slag. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 3429, A.D. 1893.]
Patent GB-190710650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electrical Apparatus for Transmitting and Receiving Signals.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1907-05-07
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 10,650. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. May 7. Order apparatus.-In electric order apparatus for transmitting range signals &c., the transmitting and receiving indicator consists of counting-drums which can be rotated step by step in either direction to increase or decrease the range-indication. The rotary transmitting-switch is combined with a change-over switch so that the reversal of the direction of rotation of the switch causes the current impulses to pass over a different line-wire, thus reversing the motion of the receiviog-indicator. The three counting-drums a', a', a3, Fig. 1, of the indicator are mounted loosely on the spindle H, while the drum a, having three sets of four numbers 00, 25, 50, 75, is fixed to the spindle and can be rotated in either direction by the magnets D, D<1>. The other drums receive their motion from contiguous drums by means of lateral pins on the drums and small pinions a<5>, Fig. 4, Stops a<6>, a<7> are provided at the zero and maximum reading positions to facilitate adjustment of the drums. The armature lever d<3> of the magnet D<1> supports the pivoted actuating-pawl d<6>, which engages a ratchet-wheel d<8> on the spindle H, a second ratchet-wheel d<9> engaging a retaining-pawl d<10> brought into engagement with the ratchet-wheel by the forward movement of the armature lever to limit the movement given to the drums by the pawl d<6>. The spindle H is also provided'with a brake drum h engaged by the block h<1> carried by the lever h<2> except when the magnet h<4> is energized. As this magnet is in circuit with both the operating-magnets D, D', the drums are preventcd from moving except when the magnet D or D<1> is energized. Fig. 5 shows the rotary transmitting-switch, the glass cylinder b being encased by a metal sleeve b<1> which forms a continuous contact ring but is cut away in such a manner that a double brush which receives the current from the switch is only connected to the brush that supplies the current during two-thirds of each revolution. The shaft of the cylinder carries a disk c<5> having a notch c<4>, Fig. 7, in which rests the end c<3> of a forked lever c<2>, pivoted at c<1> and formed with a slot c<7> to receive a pin c<8> on the lever c of the change-over switch. According to the direction of rotation of the handle K, the lever c<2> is moved to the right or to the left, and causes the lever c to engage the contacts c<9> or c'‹, thus completing the circuit of one or other of the line-wires. A pin k on the shaft b<10> is adapted to engage a projection on the boss of the crank-handle K, so that on reversing the rotation of the handle almost a complete revolution must take place before the switch will rotate. The contact-sleeve b<1> on the glass cylinder is so arranged that while the reversal is taking place, the brushes are not in circuit with the change-over switch, sparking at the contacts being thus prevented. Specifications No. 29,422, A.D. 1904, and No. 4741, A.D. 1905, are referred to.
Patent GB-190711259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Moistening Air.
Inventor: BENTZ HARRY
Filed: 1907-05-14
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 11,259. Bentz, H. Dec. 3, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Washers. - Air is moistened by driving it in comparatively large volume downwards directly into a body of confined water with sufficient force to create a violent agitation of the water and cause portions to shoot upwards in the form of spray, the air ascending through the water and falling spray and passing off without the aid of auxiliary propelling - means. A device is also provided for causing the air to travel laterally in the water before ascending. In the apparatus shown, air is driven by a fan 9, actuated by an electromotor 10, directly into water maintained at constant level in an open vessel 1 by means of a float-controlled valve 2, the lateral distribution and travel of the air being effected by a conical deflector 8 provided with ribs 8<a>. Screens 11 prevent the water spray driven upwards by the air from shooting out of the vessel.
Patent GB-190719866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Club, Billiard-room, and like Curbs.
Inventor: HOOPER EDGAR AUGUSTUS JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-09-05
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 19,866. Hooper, E. A. J. Sept. 5. Fenders.-The top . a?? of a curb c is adapted to form a seat, which consists of a wood or like foundation a covered entirely or in part with thin sheet metal b ; in the latter case, the exposed surface of-the wood may be polished. When the seat is encased in metal, a layer of paper, felt, or other material may be placed between the foundation and the casing.
Patent GB-190720213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Lubrication of Motors.
Inventor: MATHER ALONZO CLARK
Filed: 1907-09-10
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 20,213. Mather, A. C. Sept. 10. Lubricators.-A lubricating-device for motorcars, motor-boats, &c, comprises an oil well a placed below the crank casing b, and a pump c which continuously pumps oil from the well to the crank case. An overflow pipe e, preferably adjustable, enables excess of oil to return to the well a, and maintains a constant level in the crank casing. The well a preferably slopes towards the end at which the pump is located, and is provided with a removable plate f for cleaning purposes.
Patent GB-190721364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for the Manufacture of Wire Frames or Shapes for Hats, Bonnets, Toques and other Articles.
Inventor: CHAPMAN GEORGE ALBERT
Filed: 1907-09-26
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 21,364. Chapman, G. A. Sept. 26. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Bending.- Apparatus for the manufacture of wire frames for bats, bonnets, toques, and other articles is made adjustable for different shapes of the frames. A hollow column supports a pillar carrying the disk d. Arms e are formed with pegs secured in radial holes in the disk by screws h. Thus, by placing these radial holes at the corners of a hexagon or an octagon, three or four bar frames may be made. A slotted guide in each arm e; receives bolts l, which clamp two sets of hooks j in adjustable positions to receive the wires forming the frame. The hooks are preferably of flat metal and are slotted to run over the bolts l. They are double, and the upper arms of the hook may be the longer. Spring washers may separate the individual hooks. The two parts of the hinged disk d are held together by a pin t. In some cases two of the arms e may be formed in one with the disk as shown in Fig. 2. The pillar v, Fig. 9, on which the disk is supported, is corrugated or otherwise made to co-operate with balls w, and telescopes into a mounting x in the hollow column or into this column itself. The balls jam between the pillar v and a flared liner z which is within a flared end y on the mounting x ; or the mounting x may be otherwise provided with inclines. The balls are contained within a cage 1 with a flared end 2 or a thumb-piece. A cap 3 may be screwed on the end y, and a guard 4 on the liner z may prevent the escape of the balls. The pillar is packed at the bottom by means of a felt washer 5 or otherwise, and a collar 6 at the bottom may prevent its complete withdrawal. A coil spring may be beneath the pillar v. In some cases the extremity of the disk support may be hemispherical as shown at 7 and may turn in a like bearing.
Patent GB-190723814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawers for Furniture and the like
Inventor: RESTALL FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-10-29
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 23,814. Restall, F. Oct. 29. Drawers. - Relates to drawers provided with extension slides at the sides, and with stops to limit the motion of the drawer and slides. The slides b have a dovetail section and engage dovetail grooves in the sides a of the drawer, their motion being limited by dovetailed projections c engaging grooves in the casing. The outward movement of the drawer is limited by gravity stops d, pivoted in recesses d' in the drawer and adapted to fall into recesses d<2> in the slides.
Patent GB-190723934-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Placing Dishes, Plates, Saucers and similar Articles of Earthenware and China in Saggers.
Inventor: GRINDLEY WILLIAM HARRY
Filed: 1907-10-30
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 23,934. Grindley, W. H. Oct. 30. Pottery. - Relates to means for charging pottery in saggers. Pinholders or supports a for plates, dishes, saucers, &c. are gripped so that they may be easily lifted and lowered into the sagger by a rotary clamping- device consisting of an upper plate f pivoted on a stud g on a lower plate e, the upper plate being provided with jaws i, and the lower plate with jaws h. The jaws i, h are moved towards each other to grip the pin-holders by rotating a lever k about a stud mounted on the lower plate e. A camshaped boss m on the lever k bears against a lever o, which is pivoted on a stud p on the lower plate e and is provided with a pin q engaging with a slot r in the upper plate f. The studs j, p pass through slots s cut in the upper plate to allow the relative movement between the two plates. When the lever k is rotated in the opposite direction, the gripping-jaws are retracted by a spring t pressing the arm o against the cam-shaped boss m. The pin-holders may be held temporarily, prior to being securely gripped, by spring plates u mounted on screws v passing through the jaws h. The gripping-device and pin-holders carrying the pile of plates may be lifted and lowered into the sagger d by means of apparatus such as shown in Fig. 3. The stud g on the plate e is secured to a vertically-sliding shaft d<1>, which is mounted in a bracket a<1> secured to the bench, wall, or ceiling. The upper end of the shaft is connected by a rope or chain f<1> to counterbalance weights.
Patent GB-190724431-A (GB)
Title: An Adjustable Music Rack.
Inventor: BOWEN ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1907-11-05
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 24,431. Bowen, A. G., and Bowen, O. S. Nov. 5. Stays.-In an adjustable music rack, the rest a, Fig. 2, for carrying the music is hinged to three members b. The top horizontal member d is similarly attached to the members b. The back frame consists of two uprights e, to which are connected by hinges or screw pin joints the horizontal bars f, g. The sides of the outer members b are bevelled and slide within the guides hinged to the back frame. The music holder can thus be adjusted as to height and inclination. To retain the frame b in position, it is provided with plates s which engage in notches r in adjustable brackets o. These brackets can be fixed at any height on the uprights e by the device shown in Fig. 4. Toothed metal plates l are fixed to the front of each of the back frame uprights e. These plates have notches or holes m on their inner edges. Sliding plates n embrace each of the uprights e and carry the hinged brackets o. Each of the plates n is provided with a spring t having a stud x adapted to engage the holes m and so fix the bracket o in position. Fig. 7 shows the method of attaching the rack to the piano, whereby it can be folded back into the piano. The bar f of the rack is screwed to a swivel plate z which is pivoted to the double hinge bracket v, w, u.