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Patent GB-190405380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gyroscopic Apparatus for Determining Zenith Distances
Inventor: VERDE FELICE
Filed: 1904-03-04
Granted: 1905-03-04
Abstract: 5380. Verde, F. March 4. Gyroscopic apparatus. -Relates to apparatus for determining the zenith distances of stars for navigation purposes. A camera obscura G is mounted co-axially with a gyroscope A. The axis of the combination is directed to the star to be observed, the disc A is spun, and the light trace produced by the lens H is either recorded photographically on the bottom of the box G, or observed against a scale.
Patent GB-190415105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Step Ladders.
Inventor: CALVERT JOHN
Filed: 1904-07-06
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 15,105. Calvert, J. July 6. Ladders.-A platform D, connected to the front legs A by pivots e and brackets E, slides across and rests upon the top step C and the rail C<1>, fixed to the counter-legs B, when the legs are extended, thus putting the weight on the legs and not on the pivot. A transverse bar F, fixed to the underside of the platform, engages the rail C', thus keeping the legs in position when extended. When closed, a spring catch D engages the rail C<1> and holds the platform at rest while the ladder is being lifted or carried. In a modification, the platform is connected to the counter-legs B. In this form, a cam-plate F', or similar device, is fitted to the platform so that, as the legs are closed, the platform is raised.
Patent GB-190419148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Firing Mechanism of Breech Loading Ordnance
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1904-09-05
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 19,148. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Sept. 5. Ordnance breech mechanism.-Relates to a percussion firing-device with pistol grip carried in a similar manner to the usual device for electric firing. A rod C, Fig. 4, connected at one end to the firing-lever of the breech mechanism, is drawn rearwards by the recoil of the gun and carries with it, by means of the lugs b<1>, c<1>, a rod B moving in a fixed guide D<1> and connected by a flexible wire a<7> with the pistol grip A, Fig. 5. The wire a<7>, guided by a pulley a<8>, is wound on the drum a<x> in the pistol grip so that at each recoil the spindle a is rotated and a clock spring A<1> wound up. Running-down of the spring is prevented by a ratchet-wheel sear a<6> engaged by the trigger-arm a<4>. During the recoil, a lateral rib c<2> on the rod C rides over a cam d' and disengages the lugs b<1>, c<1>, but the rod B is retained by the engagement of a spring pawl d with the rack b<2>. On counter-recoiling, the rib c' rocks the pawl d and releases the rod B. When the trigger a<3> is pulled, therefore, the drum a<x> is rotated by the spring A' and the rod B, being jerked forward by the wire a<7>, strikes the lug c<1> of the rod C and actuates the firing-mechanism.
Patent GB-190500023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Tripod Stands for Photographic Purposes.
Inventor: ASHFORD JAMES
Filed: 1905-01-02
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 23. Ashford, J. Jan. 2. Tripod stands.- A tripod stand is described which folds up into the form of a walking- stick. The telescopic inner tubes 8, Fig. 1, of the legs are hinged to struts 10, which themselves are hinged to a central tube 13. The tubes 8 have open ways 8<a>, Fig. 2, and are clamped in position by nut pieces 15. The collar 17 receives the screw handle piece 18, and the split cone-shaped collar 20 binds the tube 13 and holds it in position when the handle is screwed down.
Patent GB-190510902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Asphalt Compositions for Road Making and the like.
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT
Filed: 1905-05-25
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 10,902. Smith, R., and Atherton, H. May 25. Asphalts.- An asphalt composition for roadmaking and the like consists of a mixture of one part of tar containing 3 per cent of sulphuric acid and 5 parts of sand, granite, stone chippings, or the like.
Patent GB-190516382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Binders.
Inventor: MCMILLAN JOHN LOUDON
Filed: 1905-08-11
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 16,382. McMillan, J. L. Oct. 13, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Filing papers.-A loose-leaf binder is constructed with simicircular finger G mounted on rods or wires F and a rod H, giving in effect a toggle-joint. The rods F are carried by a trough-shaped resilient support D attached to the backs A, through a stiffening-plate C. The spring action of the support D tends to hold the fingers G open or closed according as the rod H is below or above the level of the rods F. The rod H may pass through guides I, or may be limited by cover-plates.
Patent GB-190516508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-slipping Studs for Pneumatic and like Tyres.
Inventor: EVANS RICHARD KENDALL
Filed: 1905-08-14
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 16,508. Evans, R. K. Aug. 14. Grant of Patent refused. Studs.-A non-slipping stud for use on pneumatic and like tyres consists of a flanged head a of hard steel or the like secured to a shank b of soft metal by means of the cupped head bl of the shank. The shank may be bifurcated, tubular, or solid, and a metal bush c may be fitted to protect the tyre.
Patent GB-190517219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices or Apparatus for Preventing Slipping of Motor-driven Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MOORE ALBAN SHUTTLEWORTH
Filed: 1905-08-25
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 17,219. Moore, A. S. Aug. 25. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to means for preventing side-slipping of the rear or driving wheels of a motor road vehicle, and consists in the use of an additional wheel, which is both steered and driven and is arranged midway between and slightly behind the driving-wheels. Fig. 1 shows an elevation and Fig. 2 a plan of the arrangement, and Fig. 3 an enlarged rear-sectional elevation of the wheel. The wheel a is mounted in a fork b having a stem c pivoted in the frame of the vehicle, the wheel being pressed on to the ground by the spring o. A slotted arm h, extending from one side of the fork b, is connected by links i, l to the steering- gear, so that the direction of travel of the additional wheel is approximately coincident with that of the steering-wheels. The additional wheel may be applied to a vehicle having any other system of steering. The position of the rod i in the slot of the arm h may be altered by suitable means. The wheel may be driven independently of the ordinary driving-wheels, or may be connected to the ordinary transmission gearing through shafts g, d and bevel - gearing as shown. The tractive effort exerted by the additional wheel on the road surface thus tends to prevent side-slipping of the rear wheels.
Patent GB-190520308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres for Motor and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: FORTIER-BEAULIEU EDOUARD
Filed: 1905-10-07
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 20,308. Beaulieu,E.Fortier-, Beaulieu, A. Fortier-, and Sauvegrain, L., [formerly trading together as Soc. Fortier-Beaulieu et Sauvegrain]. Oct. 17, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Tyres, pneumatic. -Covers and tread bands are made from leather which has not been unhaired, the hair being long or partly shorn. The band C of hairy leather is secured by rivets D to the hairy cover B.
Patent GB-190521285-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Facilitating the Removal of the Valves from the Valve-boxes of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ALPHANDERY GASTON EMMANUEL JUL
Filed: 1905-10-19
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 21,285. Alphandery, G. E. J. Oct. 19. Cramps.-Relates to improvements in the device described in Specification No. 16,021, A.D. 1905, for facilitating the removal of valves from the valveboxes of internalcombustion engines. A rectangular bent rod a, Fig. 2, is slotted at its lower end and screw-threaded at the upper end. A sleeve d is adapted to slide on the rod, and an arm e terminating in an annular part is slidable on the sleeve d. A stop f limits the downward movement of the sleeve, and a thumb-screw c, engaging the rod, is used for operating the device. For removing the valve g, the slotted end of the part a embraces the valve spindle and engages the abutment disk h. The arm e is then lowered until its annular part rests on the valve-box. The screw c is screwed downwards and moves the sleeve in the same direction. The stresses set up cause the arm e to bind on the sleeve d. The lower end of the rod is accordingly drawn up to the position shown in Fig. 2, when the key k can be removed and the valve taken out, leaving the spring in the same position. To replace the valve, the action is reversed.
Patent GB-190524384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Woven Wire Seats
Inventor: WOODS EDWIN
Filed: 1905-11-25
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 24,384. Woods, E. Nov. 25. Seats; seating and reclining surfaces; spring surfaces.-In wovenwire seats, such as are described in Specification No. 12,344, A.D. 1892, the surface is constructed in separate portions b for each person, connected with each other by yielding connexions consisting of single helices c, or links or the like, to avoid transmission of motion to other occupants of the seat due to a person sitting down. If desired, each portion of a seat may be in two parts connected by single helices d. The upwardlyarched helices are secured to the frame by clamping-bars f in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190524962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Traction Systems.
Filed: 1905-12-01
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 24,962. Mitchell, E. A., and Dolter Electric Traction, Ltd. Dec. 1. Electric traction; conductors; collectors -In Dolter or similar surfacecontact systems in which a central electric or cable conduit is also laid,. a single line of studs is adapted for propelling cars in either direction. The cars may be reversed at the end of the journey, so that one or other of two sets of skates 5, 6 may be brought over the studs 1 and switchboxes 2, which are placed between the conduit and one line of rails. The skates, which are flexible for traversing curves, consist of magnetic side pieces 15, 16 separated by transverse magnetizing-coils 18 and a slab 19 of insulating-material. They may be connected alternately or simultaneously to the motors, and are supported by _ bolts 8 from a frame 9, which is hung by springs 12 and bolts 11 from the underframe.
Patent GB-190600282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waist-bands.
Inventor: GOODING REGINALD LESLIE
Filed: 1906-01-04
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 282. Gooding, R. L. March 28, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Belts.-Rubber facings are applied to one or both surfaces of a waist-belt so as effectively to retain a blouse or skirt in position. The rubber may a plain, roughened, ribbed, or studded surface. It may extend the whole length of the belt or may be applied in patches or in the form of buttons. Instead of being applied to a band, the rubber facings may be worked on the band in the course of manufacture.
Patent GB-190602281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve-seats and Valve-faces.
Inventor: ALLEY STEPHEN EVANS
Filed: 1906-01-30
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 2281. Alley, S. E.. Jan. 30. Safety-valves.-The seats or faces of safety and other valves are made of.a ductile material, such as bronze, gun-metal, or nickel, and are formed with a cylindrical web A, Fig. 1, which is forced into an oblique groove B, Fig. 2, formed in the valve chamber or valve body. The two parts are securely joined by the dovetailing action resulting from the spreading out of the web A. The groove may extend inwards. In a modification, two webs and grooves are used. Where material of comparatively small ductility is used, radial saw drafts may be made in the web so that it may be more readily constrained in the angle of the groove.
Patent GB-190607883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Drain Pipes.
Inventor: KETELSEN NICOLAUS
Filed: 1906-04-02
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 7883. Ketelsen, N. April 2. Moulding drain pipes.-Cores i are carried on a plate d moved between guides h by links f, g. The cores pass through holes in a fixed plate c. Other plates k, u form the ends of the moulds, and suitably-shaped members l, lined with loose sheetmetal carrier-plates s, form the bottoms. The cores being in position, clay or concrete is placed in the enclosed half-mould and then round the upper part of the core. A templet t then strikles the top and, being shaped to pass over the plates k, u, produces sharp-edged pipes. Forks v passing through the members l raise the plates s and the finished pipes.
Patent GB-190611772-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Cut-out for Electric Motors and the like.
Inventor: MOORE GEORGE
Filed: 1906-05-21
Granted: 1907-07-20
Abstract: 11,772. Moore, G., and Hirst, J. H. May 21. Cut-outs ; switches.-A thermal cut-out consists of a pipette N containing mercury and enclosed in a metal cylinder M, the space between the two :being filled with plaster of paris. A wooden float 0 rests on top of the mercury in the neck N<2> of the pipette, and engages one end of an arm D, adjusted by a screw G and pivoted on a plate B, adjustable relatively to a base-plate A by means of a screw F. The other end of the arm D is wedgeshaped, and is adapted to bridge contacts at the ends of fixed wires E', E<2>, which are carried by a block E of ebonite or the like on the plate B and are connected by flexible wires U to the base-plate A, and so to terminals K, L connected to the release coil on the starting-switch of a motor or the like. The motor circuit passes from terminals H, P through a german-silver wire wound round the pipette N to a terminal Q, and then through a magnet coil C to the other terminal J of the motor circuit. On an overload, the heat given out by the german-silver wire surrounding the pipette N heats the mercury and causes it to expand and raise the float O, and so to push the arm D until it is drawn up by the magnet C, the other end of the arm D bridging the contacts E', E<2> of the release coil of the starting-switch.
Patent GB-190613785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: ODEGARD BERTRAM
Filed: 1906-06-15
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 13,785. Odegard, B, June 15. Tobacco pipes.-In tobacco pipes in which the stem is provided with a spirally fluted or grooved core, the core is furnished with one or more auxiliary grooves g for the reception of a cord h for cleaning purposes, and also with an extension f the outer end f of which fits the bore of the mouthpiece and is provided with an aperture f<2>. An annular chamber is formed around the extension f.
Patent GB-190619342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Protective Bands of or for Vehicle Wheel Tyres.
Inventor: BELDAM GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-08-30
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 19,342. Beldam, G. W. Aug. 30. Rivets.-Non-skid studs for tyre-treads are provided with means for cushioning them on the tyre. In the form shown in Fig. 3, projections c on the tyre enter recesses in the bases of the studs. In the form shown in Fig. 8, the studs have conical apertures filled by plugs d with or without integral or separate washers d<1>; the plugs d may be of rubber or like elastic material and the washers of metal or rubber, or the plugs may be of metal and the washers of rubber. In the form shown in Fig. 9, the studs are in two parts with interposed soft metal or like linings d.
Patent GB-190620298-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cement.
Inventor: SOUTH JAMES THOMAS
Filed: 1906-09-12
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 20,298. South, J. T., Payne, G., and Payne, E. G. Sept. 12. Cements.-A cement is preferably composed of 600 parts of plaster of paris, 500 parts of chalk, 75 parts of Portland cement, 12 parts of copperas, 12 parts of alum, and 12 parts of isinglass or fish glue.
Patent GB-190704210-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ointment.
Inventor: HICKS NORMAN DAVID
Filed: 1907-02-20
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 4210. Hicks, N. D. Feb. 20. Ointmemts.-An ointment, consisting of lard, Venice turpentine, bees-wax, honey, camphor, resin, houseleek, and goose grease, is used for the treatment of eczema, abscesses, corns, scalds, burns, poisoned fingers &c., ulcers, breakings - out, cuts, colds, bruises, and piles. For animals, it is used in cases of sores, wounds, sit-fasts, foot-rot, thrush, and carbuncles.
Patent GB-190705094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cleaners for Ship's Hulls, and the like
Inventor: MACDONALD WILLIAM RICHARD
Filed: 1907-03-02
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 5094. Macdonald, W. R. March 2. Electric and magnetic brushes.-Relates to ship, pontoon, and similar cleaning - devices which are magnetically held against the surface to be cleaned, and consists in using iron or steel wire bristles which form the pole tips of the electromagnets and act as cleaning - brushes. Two or three electro-magnets are fitted to each of the battens forming the apparatus, shown in Fig. 4, the battens being flexibly connected together so as to conform readily to the contour of the ship. Each magnet consists of iron or steel cores K, Fig. 2, with countersunk heads which fit into sole plates M, whereby the lines of force are distributed to the bristles E. Extra bass brushes C are attached to the battens. The length of the bristles are such that they form a convex front, as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190711164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speaking Machines.
Inventor: CHISHOLM CHARLES LOGAN
Filed: 1907-05-13
Granted: 1908-05-13
Abstract: 11,164. Chisholm, C. L. May 13. Phonographs.-The diaphragm 1 is from four to ten times its usual thickness and is mounted in a casing 2. The stylus 4, on a spring rod 6 secured to the periphery of the diaphragm, receives or transmits its vibrations through a contact point 5, which is nut mechanically connected with the diaphragm, but only rests against it. Another spring rod 6, secured to the periphery and adjustable by a sliding cam, allows the tension of the stylus on the diaphragm to be varied. The surface of the diaphragm is wholly unobstructed except for the contact point 5, and is thus allowed to vibrate more accurately than usual.
Patent GB-190714118-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Food for Cattle.
Inventor: WERTHEIM MARI PAUL JOHAN
Filed: 1907-06-19
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 14,118. Wertheim, M. P. J., [Handelsvereeniging "Amsterdam "]. June 19. Food for animals.-Food for cattle is prepared by mixing tapioca refuse, dried and ground to a fine powder, with heated molasses, and then cooling the mixture.
Patent GB-190715359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Serviette Holders
Inventor: GRIMM CARL CAECIEL MARQUARDT
Filed: 1907-07-03
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 15,359. Grimm, C. C. M. July 5, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Holders, napkin and serviette.-A napkin holder consists of a thin metal plate A from which are stamped out two spoon-shaped tongues a, a<1>, which clip the ends of the napkin S. The strip may be bent at the middle to hook over the collar as shown in Fig. 4, and may have only one tongue.
Patent GB-190716165-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Indicating Additional Charges in Fare-indicators or Taximeters.
Inventor: JENSEN CHRISTIAN ALBERT
Filed: 1907-07-13
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 16,165. Jensen, C. A., [D³nh÷lter & Sch÷lzel]. July 13. Fares, registering.-Taxameters having additionalfare registering-apparatus are provided with means for limiting the movement of the actuating-pawl so that only the unit charge is registered for ono operation of the crank &c. The extra-fare register is advanced by the spring-controlled ratchet-wheel f, which is actuated by a spring pawl e carried by the actuating-lever b pivoted to the casing. The movement of the pawl in the operating direction is limited by a stop i on a spring-controlled lever g pivoted at h to the casing, and in the other direction by a stop e<2>. The lever g is raised, to allow the pawl e to be disengaged, by a stop k<2> on a lever k, which is pivoted to the lever b at k<1> and actuated by a pin on the taxameter operating-slide n.
Patent GB-190717992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protecting Bands or Covers for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: JEANNEROT EUGENE
Filed: 1907-08-07
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 17,992. Jeannerot, E., and Perrin, P. Aug. 7. Tyres, pneumatic.-A tread band comprises strips a, b, c, d, ... of leather, rubber, and fabric, or the like intercrossing as shown and fitted, if desired, with non-skid studs n. The ends of the strips are hinged by shackles e to blocks k fitted with small pulleys l, on which are supported adjustable retaining cables or chains m.
Patent GB-190719910-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement applicable to Water Taps.
Inventor: BROOKES WARWICK
Filed: 1907-09-06
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 19,910. Brookes, W. Sept. 6. Strainers for valves.-A strainer is attached to a water tap by screwing or gripping. The casing a encloses a perforated cup b containing ordinary or medicated wool &c. c. A space is left between the cup b and casing a to allow of the ready passage of the water. The cup b may be made of metal or porous cloth.
Patent GB-190720843-A (GB)
Title: Means for Counteracting the Retarding Effect on Marine Vessels due to the Suction of the water.
Inventor: TRISHMAN GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-09-19
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 20,843. Trishman, G. F. Sept. 19. Resistance to propulsion, reducing ; lubricating.- In order to reduce the drag of the water at the stern, the submerged sternward -facing portion of the after part of the hull is covered with a foraminous wall, which is spaced from the main sheathing to form an air chamber communicating with the atmosphere above the water-line, so that as the vessel moves air is drawn down and passes through the perforations. Air may also be supplied to the propeller by tubes connected to a suitable source of air. Fig. 1 is a side elevation showing the hull of a vessel provided with a foraminous wall and the tubes e for supplying air to the propeller. Fig. 2 is an elevation to an enlarged scale of part of the foraminous wall, which is formed with major openings a and minor openings b. Air may also be supplied to the propeller through a hollow tubular shaft. Another form of sheathing is shown in horizontal section in Fig. 7, and in Fig. 8 which is a section on the line 8-8 of Fig. 7. The sheathing is made up of a number of separate, horizontal, square tubes g arranged closely together and separated from the bottom and sides of the vessel by an air chamber h, which is continued above the water-line WL by the coaming i. In another form of apparatus for supplying air to the propeller shown in Figs 10 and 11, air supplied through pipes r, s passes through an annular slot q in a ring p of metal bent back upon itself. The ring may be made solid at the bottom so as to give the air space a crescent form. An air chamber n is provided at the lower end of a pipe o for discharging air through a tube m rotating with the propeller which, together with the tubes r, s, is encircled by a wire cage t.
Patent GB-190721555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Motors with Rotating Cylinders.
Inventor: NIELSEN HERMAN
Filed: 1907-09-28
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 21,555. Nielsen, H. Sept. 28. Revolving-cylinder type.-The cylinders of an explosion motor are arranged in a plane through the shaft about which they rotate. The shaft 1 is hollow, one end 2 serving as an inlet for the explosive mixture, and the other 3 as an exhaust. Integral with the shaft are formed hollow pistons 4 provided with inlet valves 13 and outlet valves 12. The pistons are in pairs, each pair having a second pair opposite or in line with it. Over the pistons slide cylinders 5, each cylinder being connected by bolts to the opposite one. On trunnions 7 on the ends of the cylinders are wheels 8 running on cams 10 fixed to the frame of the motor. The inlet valves 13 are tubular valves in the outlet valves 12 held down by springs and actuated by suction. The outlet valves 12 are also tubular valves, held down by springs 30 and actuated, through bent levers, by tappets 26 on a shaft driven by epicyclic gearing at half the speed of the shaft 1. The valves 12 give access by channels 16 and passages 17 to the outlet end 3 of the shaft 1. The shaft of the tappets 26 also makes electric contacts for igniting the explosive mixture.