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Patent GB-190519380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Acting Window Locks
Inventor: MOSS JOHN ISAAC
Filed: 1905-09-25
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 19,380. Moss, J. I. Sept. 25. Sash fastenings. -Window sashes when in their normal or closed position are automati cally locked by a device as shown in the Figures. To the lower sash A<1> is secured a plate B having a bearing or seating for the catch, which consists of a pivoted and weighted semicircular disk J. The upper sash A has a recess A<2> to receive the disk J, the recess opening at the front in a slit which is covered by a plate C, Figs. 4 and 5. The plate has at one side a cheek D, and at the other a guide E with a shoulder, between which the disk, pivoted at C to the cheek D and a lug F, moves. The disk J is provided with a stop K<1> projecting from one side. A weighted pawl L, pivoted at L<3> to the cheek, is forked at its lower end to engage with a recess K<2> in the disk, to hold it in the locking position. The pawl has a projection L<5> which is reached through an aperture 0 in the plate C to release the pawl. The catch can then be pushed back by hand. This arrangement may be used to permit ventilation and prevent rattling.
Patent GB-190522103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ozonizing Apparatus.
Inventor: GAIFFE GEORGES EUGENE
Filed: 1905-10-30
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 22,103. Gaiffe, G. E. May 13, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Gases, treating electrically.-In the production of ozone, an increased yield is obtained and arcing or sparking is obviated by the use of an ozonizer without dielectrics, in series with a capacity. Fig. 2 shows a suitable construction of ozonizer. The poles a, b are arranged in series of four, and carry horizontal rods d on which are strung electrodes c, kept in position by sleeves e ; stronger cross-bars f replace these plates to the ends next the columns, and nuts g secure the plates &c. to the rods. The ends h of the rods dare flattered to engage in grooves in the poles, and are kept apart by sleeves i. The poles are fixed on a plate-glass base, and the whole is enclosed by panels of glass or aluminium screwed to the poles. The discharges take placa between one row of electrodes which are connected with one pole and those immediately above and below it, which are connected with the other pole. The apparatus may be readily cooled, or the air may be cooled before treatment.
Patent GB-190523943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Driving the Spindles of Spinning, Doubling and Winding Frames and like Machines.
Inventor: GREG HENRY PHILIPS
Filed: 1905-11-21
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 23,943. Greg, H. P. Nov. 21. Spindle apparatus.-Relates to arrangements of driving cords or bands for driving a series of spindles in mules, spinning, twisting, doubling, and winding machines in which the bands enter and leave the tin drums on one and the same side, and in which tension wharls are employed. Several systems of banding are described in the Specification according as the spindles are disposed on each side of the frame or not, and also according to the number of spindles driven by each cord. In Fig. 2, each band is shown driving four spindles b, two on each side of the frame. The band d proceeding from wharl 1 passes round the tin drum c to wharl 2, thence round the horizontally-mounted tension wharl e back to wharl 3, across the frame to the wharl 4 and completes the cycle at the wharl 1. The tension wharl e is mounted in slides on a bracket i and is controlled by a spring, weight, or weighted lever. The tin drum is set to one side of the centre line of the frame, and also with its upper or lower periphery slightly out of the plane of the wharls, to effect the necessary clearance. A rod or bar, fixed on one side of the drum, prevents any broken bands from lashing round the drum
Patent GB-190608683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steel for the Manufacture of Drills or Bits for Drilling Holes in Rock and the like.
Inventor: KIMBER WALTER EDWARD
Filed: 1906-04-10
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 8683. Kimber, W. E. April 10. Rock drills.-A bar of steel for drills or bits for rock &c. chiefly of the chisel-bit type is composed of a central strip a of hard steel with a cutting-edge d, which is located between two pieces b, c of softer steel bevelled off at e. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 354, A.D. 1876, [Abridgment Class Hand tools &c.], and No. 369, A.D. 1876.]
Patent GB-190614601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Amorphous Carbon.
Inventor: MACHTOLF JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-06-26
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 14,601. Machtolf, J. June 26. S t e a m generation by chemical means; superheaters, steam.-Steam is generated by passing water through the jacket of an apparatus in which a mixture of 80 per cent of acetylene and 20 per cent of oil gas, for example, is exploded by an electrical discharge or other suitable ignition device. The steam from two such apparatuses may be superheated by a third. The explosion apparatus, primarily intended for decomposing hydrocarbon gases into carbon and hydrogen, consists essentially in a cast-steer cylinder 1 provided with a jacket 4 which has an inlet and an outlet 5, 6. The cylinder is closed by a cast-steel cover 7, which supports a gas-inlet head 9 carrying an ignition device and gas inlet and outlet valves, and by a cast-steel bottom 8 provided with a projection 28 carrying an outlet valve 30. The gaseous mixture may be exploded by means of a sparking- plug connected with a battery.
Patent GB-190615031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Typewriters.
Inventor: MOYA HIDALGO
Filed: 1906-07-02
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 15,031. Moya, H. July 2. Typewriters.-Relates to the actions of typecylinder machines, reference being made to Specifications No. 17,271, A.D. 1903, and No. 22,976, A.D. 1904. The cam B is rotated by sliding arms and tail-pieces, as described in Specification No. 22,976, A.D. 1904. These arms are engaged by the forked ends D<1> of a frame D, pivoted at D<2> to a main frame E and retained by a spring D<3>. The frame E is pivoted on a fixed rod F, and carries a toothed segment E<1> for effecting the swinging movement of the frame C through a pinion C2 on the trunnion C<1>. The frame Cis normally held back against a stop C<5> by a spring C<3>. In order to ensure depression of the frame D to the required extent before the frame E is moved, the frame E is normally locked by a spring sliding catch G, which is withdrawn by means of a cam, projection G<3> on a universal bar G<2> and a co-operating adjustable projection G<4> on the catch. Each key lever H has two abutments H<1>, H<2> ; the abutment H<1> depresses the frame D by contact with a crossbar D<4>, and the abutment H<2> arrests the frame D by contact with a cross-bar D<5>. A toothed or notched wheel or disk L, for engagement with a fixed knife-edge M when the frame C swings, is provided on the spindle A<1> on the opposite side of the trunnion C<1> to the type cylinder A.
Patent GB-190618965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephonic Apparatus.
Inventor: GRAHAM EDWARD ALFRED
Filed: 1906-08-24
Granted: 1907-09-24
Abstract: 18,965. Graham, E. A. Aug. 24. Telephones; telephone systems. - Loud-speaking telephonic apparatus suitable for table or desk use is constructed and arranged as follows :-A hollow base a having a hinged or removable lid b, and preferably supported on rubber feet a<1>, encloses a switching-device h and the receiver, the latter coneisting of a part-circular magnet c<2> on which are arranged pole-pieces c<3> carrying the receiver windings c<4>. The diaphragm c is clamped below a chamber b<2>, above which a trumpet-piece d, movable on a vertical axis, is mounted. The transmitter normally rests on a support f<1>, and by its weight depresses a rod f which operates a spring lever h. This lever carries a bar 3, Fig. 5, on which are mounted two insulated terminals m, n, which work between upper and lower contacts r, q and y, x, respectively. A modified construction of this switch consists of an insulating-plunger 5, Fig. 11, which actuates one end of the contactarms m, n, the other ends of which are pivoted on contact-terminals o, v, and which move between contact-springs q, r, y, x. The terminals o, v are connected through the line-wires p, w inversely to the terminals v, o of a second instrument. The contact r is connected through the receiver c<4> with a terminal t, to which one pole of the speaking- circuit battery 15 is led, the other pole communicating with the terminal t of the second apparatus. The transmitter e is placed in a lead from the terminal t to the contact y. The contact x is secured to a bell-push z, the lower plate 1 of which is connected to one terminal of the call bell s, and thence through the ringing-battery 14 to the contact 1 of the other station. The call - bell s is mounted on a plate 8 which carries also the contact-blocks 9 ... 13, which are preferably arranged as shown, and are protected by a hinged or removable cover.
Patent GB-190623889-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for the Regulation of the Speed and Power of Electric Vehicles.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
Filed: 1906-10-26
Granted: 1907-11-26
Abstract: 23,889. Leitner, H. Oct. 26. Switches.-In electrically-propelled automobiles and similar vehicles in which the motors are provided, in addition to a shunt winding b, Fig. 1, which is adapted to give a wide speed range, with a series winding c, an automatic maximumcurrent circuit-breaker y is arranged in series with the series winding c, or is connected up in any suitable manner, and is adapted to break the main circuit when the controller f is in any position other than that in which an adequate series field is produced. The motors may be constructed with commutator poles energized by the winding d. With the controller in its zero position, as shown in Fig. 1, the armature is closed on itself through the series field so as to act as a brake, the connexion being shown at A, Fig. 2. As the arm g is moved in the direction indicated by the arrow, Fig. 1, resistances r are gradually cut out until the connexions are those shown at B, Fig. 2, the arm g being then in engagement with the contact o. Further movement of the arm g cuts out the remaining resistances r, short-circuits the series winding c, and puts resistance t' into the shuntfield circuit, as shown at C, D. If the motor should meet with an overload, the core y' of the solenoid y' is moved against the tension of the spring y3, allowing the solenoid y<9> to move the switch arm y<4>, and so to break the motor circuit at the contacts y<5>, y<6>. To complete the circuit, it is necessary to move the arm g back into contact with the strip j<1>, the solenoid y<8> being thereby energized to return the arm y<4> to its original position. A tell-tale device z may be arranged to indicate the number of times the circuit-breaker has been operated. A mechanical braking-device, or means whereby a spray may be dropped, may also be arranged in connexion with the circuit-breaker. The motor may be reversed by moving the arm g in the opposite direction, when the motor is connected up as shown at E. The controller f is connected up to a foot-brake z<4>, so that the controller can be brought back to the zero position simultaneously with the operation of the brake. An automatic device z<6> shortcircuits the series winding c and the inter-pole winding d, when the motor acts as a generator to brake the vehicle.
Patent GB-190624296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Apparatus for Subjecting Gases to the Action of Electric Arc Flames.
Inventor: ALFONS MAHLKE
Filed: 1906-10-31
Abstract: 24,296. Mahlke, A., and Brion, G. Nov. 3, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Electric furnaces.-In apparatus for treating air or other gases with an arc discharge in a magnetic field, to produce for instance nitrogen oxides, the arc is formed in an annular gap of uniform width through which the gases pass, and round which the arc is propelled by the field. Direct or alternating current may l e used, and in the latter case the electro-magnet producing the field may be in series with the electrodes, so that any increase of current strengthens the field and lengthens the arc, thus reducing the current. The electrodes a, b may be arranged concentrically as shown in Fig. 1, between the poles of a permanent magnet; or they may be of two co-axial cylinders f, g, Figs. 3 and 4, the arc rotating around the cylindrical or conical gap between the edges of the cylinders, which are surrounded by an electromagnet k connected to a three - phase current generator l.
Patent GB-190625366-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Friction Clutch.
Inventor: FRANQUIST GUSTAVE EDWARD
Filed: 1906-11-10
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 25,366. Franquist, G. E. Nov. 10. Clutches.-Relates to friction clutches in which the friction surfaces are distorted by the torque of the turning parts, so that a positive drive is obtained. As shown in Figs. 1 and 4, the driving- shaft 1 carries a conical part 3 provided with internal notches 5 in which engage lugs 16 on an elastic band 14. The conical part 8 on the driven sleeve 6 similarly carries a band 15. When the parts 3, 8 are separated, the contacting surfaces of the bands 14, 15 assume a circular form, but normally the spring .11 causes engagement and the bands 14, 15 become distorted, as shown in Fig. 4, giving a positive drive.. As shown in Fig. 5, the circular band 20 carried by the part 18 is engaged by a polygonal part 19. In the form shown in Fig. 6, which is particularly applicable for operating the carriage feed in lathes, flat rings 29, 30 carry projections engaging recesses in the clutch members 23, 24<1>, the parts being engaged by a nut 33. As shown in Fig. 8, a band 50 engages the driven member 51 by lugs 50, a recessed band 37 carried by the driving -part 35 being tightened by a lever 41 operated by a cone on the shaft.
Patent GB-190626504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Generating Acetylene or other Gases by the Interaction of a Granular or Solid Material and a Liquid.
Inventor: CAVE-BROWNE-CAVE CECIL BECKWIT
Filed: 1906-11-22
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 26,504. Cave, C. B. Cave-Browne-. Nov. 22. Acetylene.-A generator specially adapted for motor-cars comprises a vessel divided into two compartments B, C, the upper one being the carbide container with a gas tight lid and a pipe b bent downwards at the top and opening into the lower compartment, which is connected by a flexible pipe to a water reservoir A. In the position shown, no water is being supplied to the carbide. When gas is required, the water reservoir A is raised, and may be placed on the top of the other vessel. Excess gaseous pressure drives the water back down the pipe b. The compartment B may be omitted.
Patent GB-190629016-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tool for Screwing and Cutting Pipes and Rods
Inventor: STEIN FRANZ PAUL
Filed: 1906-12-19
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 29,016. Stein, F. P. Dec. 19. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Pipe and rod cutters; taps, stocks, and dies.-A pipe or rod screwing tool may also be used for severing. A guide-nut d, Fig. 1, which may be held by its squared end in a vice, is clamped to the pipe or rod at e, and receives a sleeve b clamped at f, Fig. 4, in a stock a provided with a tool c adjustable at g and clamped at h. For severing, the sleeve b is screwed completely down, the screw f is slackened, and the tool c gradually advanced by th screw g.
Patent GB-190707112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bucket Pumps.
Filed: 1907-03-25
Granted: 1908-03-25
Abstract: 7112. Sykes, Ltd., H., and Jackson, E. March 25. Pump buckets. -Valves for the buckets of bucket pumps are constructed of two or more hemispherical shells a seating one within the other. Each shell a, except the innermost, is formed with a water passage b, closed by the next shell. Lugs f and ribs h are provided in each part to keep the others in place. The valve cage g may be formed in one with the bucket, or may be riveted to it. The junk ring k is screwed upon the upper end of the bucket.
Patent GB-190712657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Grenades.
Inventor: AASEN NIELS WALTERSEN
Filed: 1907-05-31
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 12,657. Aasen, N. W. Dec. 11, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Grenades.-Hand grenades which are fired by percussion, more particularly the grenades described in Specification No. 12,580, A.D. 1907, are provided with means (1) for releasing the hammer during the flight of the grenade, and (2) for keeping the firing -cartridge normally outside the charge. (1) The shaft 13 is made hollow, and in Fig. 5 is shown fixed to the case 9 by a pin 36. The hammer 26 is attached to a rod 29, terminating in a loop 30, through which extends a loop 31. A pin 32 holds the loop 31 in position, and is connected by a coiled cord 33 to the stopper 34. When about to throw the grenade, the soldier passes the loop 35 round his thumb and withdraws the stopper. As soon as the grenade has covered a distance corresponding to the length of the cord, the pin 32 is withdrawn from the loop 31, and the hammer is released. Fig. 7 shows the hammer 17 carried by the shaft 13, which slides in the tube 9 when the pin 32 is withdrawn from the loop 38. (2) The firing - cartridge may be mounted in the end of the case 9 and protected by a cap which is removed before the shaft is attached to the body of the grenade. In Fig. 12, the cartridge 11 is shown contained in a wooden case 44, from which a slide 45 extends into the grenade 1. When the grenade is to be thrown, the case 44 and the slide 45 are taken out, and the stopper 47 is withdrawn. The open end of the case is then introduced into the grenade and the cartridge is pushed into position by the slide 45. In Fig. 11, the cartridge 11 is shown in a split metal case 49, which is normally attached to the shaft, and from which the cartridge is pushed into the grenade by the piston 51.
Patent GB-190713349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Signalling Installations Constantly Fed with Current.
Filed: 1907-06-08
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 13,349. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt-Ges.]. June 8. Order apparatus.-In a system of signalling in which a constantly flowing alternating current is used, the failure of the current in any of the instruments is indicated by the pointer moving, under the influence of a spring, or otherwise, past the zero position on the signalling scale. The diagram shows a transmitter G co-operating with two receivers E', E<2>. In each of the three apparatus, there is maintained by means of an alternator W a constantly pulsating alternating magnetic field, wherein is set the armature a. The similar poles of the three armatures are electrically connected. When the armatures are in similar positions, equal electromotive forces are induced in each and no current flows from one to the other. When, however, the armature of the transmitter is rotated, the electromotive force induced therein is different from that induced in the armatures of the receivers ; equaliziog-currents therefore flow, and the armatures of the receivers take up positions corresponding totheposition of the transmitter armature. In order that the failure of the current in any instrument may be indicated, a spiral spring f, or other means, is provided,which, when no current is flowing through theinstrument, retracts the armature and pointer to a position past the zero on the signalling scale.
Patent GB-190717491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thermostats or Thermostatic Devices, applicable also to Steam Traps.
Inventor: WAGSTAFF JOSHUA GEORGE
Filed: 1907-07-31
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 17,491. W a gstaff, J. G. July 31. Thermostats; steam trap s. - A thermostat has flat springs c, connected at each end with blocks b fitting on an expansible pipe a conveying a fluid, and d arranged so that the lateral movement of the springs is magnified by a lever f, two points of which a r e connected to the springs by brackets d, e. The lever may be connected with dampers, or may actuate a valve in a steam trap or elsewhere.
Patent GB-190720045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Traps for Mice and like Vermin.
Inventor: JAEGER MICHAEL
Filed: 1907-09-07
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 20,045. Jaeger, M. Sept. 7. Traps.-In the trap described in Specification No. 14,500, A.D. 1906, a safety flap is arranged at the entrance to prevent the escape of the animal. The catch drum d, loaded at one side by a weight, has an opening a closed by a safety flap b, carried by an arm f pivoted at e ; a tilting bridge c is connected with a locking-pin g fitting into a notch on the safety flap. The animal stepping on the rear of the bridge c draws the pin g out of the notch, and the flap falls by its own weight, closing the entrance and releasing the dram. The drum then tilts, and when the animal crawls out of it, the drum with the safety flap is moved back into the open position by means of the weight. In a modification, Fig. 4, the safety flap b has a pin h engaged in the open position by a lever i, pivotally suspended on the front wall of the casing and supported by the pin g ; to prevent the lever from falling after the release of the flap, a separate fixed pin on the casing engages with the lever.
Patent GB-190722289-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Coating the Interior of Metal Pipes with Zinc.
Filed: 1907-10-09
Abstract: 22,289. Columbus Elektrizitõs - Ges. Oct. 10, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Zinc, depositing on the interior of metal tubes. The tube k is supported vertically in the electrolytic bath. The anode f extends through the whole length of the tube and is surrounded by an insulating-spiral n, or separate distance-rings are employed ; when a spiral is employed, the points of contact with the pipe can be changed by rotating or raising the anode. The anode is a composite one, consisting preferably of a core of copper sheathed in lead or a noble metal, or it may be sheathed in zinc. The bottom of the vessel is covered with an insulating-plate c, and the lower parts of the cell may also be lined with insulating-material d. The anode is suspended in a head l preferably screwed on the tube k. Circulation of liquid is effected by sucking away gas and liquid through the tube m; or the liquid may be allowed to overflow. The process is applicable to the electrolytic corrosion of pipes.
Patent GB-190723286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rug Holders.
Inventor: DAVIDYAN NATHANIEL KABRIEL
Filed: 1907-10-22
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 23,286. Davidyan, N. K. Oct. 22. Rugs.-Relates to rug holders of the type comprising a headed pin or bolt which passes through a plate sewn to the rug and into a socket recessed in the floor. The rug 1 is held in position and also prevented from curling by the headed pin 8, which passes through a hole 7 near the edge of the reinforcing portion of a right-angled plate 3, sewn at 5, 6 to the rug, so as to be concealed thereby. In use, the pin enters the detachable socket 9.