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Patent GB-190318420-A (GB)
Title: Improved Speed Indicator for Motor Cars.
Inventor: RUCK RICHARD MATTHEWS
Filed: 1903-08-26
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 18,420. Ruck, R. M. Aug. 26. Speed indicators. - Two rotating parts on concentric spindles are driven from the wheels of a motor road vehicle and by a clock respectively, the speed of the latter corresponding to a given speed of the vehicle, and electrical contact apparatus is provided so that when the vehicle exceeds this speed an electric circuit is energized for the purpose of sounding an alarm and, if desired, applying the brakes and governing the engine. The glass front of the case A carries a bearing for the spindle d of a wheel D with radial metal spokes E, driven from the road wheels either through a flexible shaft g or a cord over the pulley J, and the train of wheels shown, the spindle f, worm F, and teeth on the edge of the wheel D. The changewheels h<1>, h<2> can be slid on their shaft by means of a handle H and fork h for the purpose of providing a constant angular velocity of the wheel D for two statutory speeds of the vehicle, the second rotating part consisting of an arm B mounted on the seconds' spindle of a clock at the back of the casing. The spring k on this arm tends to hold the flap K thereon projecting outwards through the spokes of the wheel, and the flap having one side of metal and the other of an insulator, it will only come into electrical contact with the spokes of the wheel when the latter is overtaking the arm, thereby completing an electric circuit containing the battery and bell L, the clock casing and moving parts, the contacting-elements, the train of spurwheels, and the casing A. A graduated circle is provided on which the time between two consecutive coincidences of a spoke with the arm B may be observed and the speed thence deduced by means of a table.
Patent GB-190320200-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement applicable to Shirts and like Under-garments
Inventor: ROBERTS GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1903-09-19
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 20,200. Roberts, G. H. Sept. 19. Shirts.-Shirts and like undergarments are made without gussets under the arms, and in such a manner as to give increased freedom of motion to the arms, and to prevent both doubling or creasing of the material under the armpits, and the tendency of the wristbands to run up the sleeves at the wrist when the arms are raised or extended. For these purposes, a portion of the end of the sleeve a on the underside is cut away in a curved form as shown at b where it is joined to the garment, and a similar curved piece c is cut away from the body of the garment at the lower part of the armhole so as to reduce the dimensions of the latter to about the size of the upper part of the arm, and so that the lower side of the armhole comes up quite close under the armpit.
Patent GB-190321119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attaching Tillers, Crossheads or Quadrants to Rudder Stocks.
Inventor: KENNAUGH EDWARD
Filed: 1903-10-01
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 21,119. Kennaugh, E. Oct. 1. Rudders.-Relates to means for attaching crossheads, quadrants, or tillers to stocks of rudders. The tapered crosshead B is driven on to the coned portion a of the stock A, and is secured by the nut C and key D. The arms E for adjusting the stock by hand are similarly attached.
Patent GB-190321350-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tap for Milk Churns and the like.
Inventor: HAYES ALBERT HENRY
Filed: 1903-10-05
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 21,350. Hayes, A. H. Oct. 5. Plug cocks; locking cocks; dirt, preventing lodgment of.-In order to exclude dust from the interior of the tap of a milk churn or the like, the end of the plug of the tap is fitted with a shutter d, Figs. 1 and 3, which closes the nozzle a' tightly when the tap is closed. The shutter is arranged to uncover completely the nozzle before the plug b is in the open position, thus avoiding spurting sideways. The plug is locked by a spring catch pin g which lies in a recess k in the top of the casing. The plug is unlocked by forcing back the catch against the action of the spring h to bring the slot l over the neck of the casing, leaving the plug free to turn. A projection m, Fig. 3, from the nozzle a<1> forms a stop for the shutter, and a cover for the joint between the tap and the shutter at that part- In a modification, the spring catch is dispensed with, and a removable key is used.
Patent GB-190323703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying Starch from Rice or other Amylaceous Products.
Inventor: BATE WILLIAM FLETCHER
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 23,703. Bate, W. F. Nov. 2. Drying starch &c. -The material is dried in an open receptacle a secured bv bolts e<2> to the top of a chamber e, which is connected with a vacuum pump. This chamber e is fitted near the top with a perforated plate d, separated from the starch by a filter bed consisting of sheets of textile fabric b and perforated india-rubber c; the sheets are clamped between the edges of the receptacle a and chamber e. By slackening the bolts e<2>, the receptacle a can be lifted off, leaving the block of dried material on the filter bed, the sides a<3> of the receptacle being tapered inwards at the top to admit of this.
Patent GB-190328151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cocks or Valves.
Inventor: COALBANK ISAAC
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 28,151. Coalbank, I., and Shervill, J. Dec. 22. Lift valves ; repairing, facilitating. - The valve b, which consists of an india-rubber or the like washer, is held in place by a pin a<1> screwed into the centre of a perforated partition a. The valve is closed by screwing a spindle c down on to the valve which is protected by a metallic washer b<1>. To facilitate repair, the arrangement may be duplicated as shown.
Patent GB-190403684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicators.
Inventor: NORTH ROBERT BENSON
IPC: G01P3/16
Filed: 1904-02-13
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 3684. North, R. B., and Smith, S. Feb. 13. Speed indicators; odometer. -A centrifugal governor has a sleeve arranged to compress successively springs of increasing strength as the speed rises, and to actuate the indicating pointer. A flexible shaft b, which is attached to a part of the machinery, or carries a friction disc running on one of the wheels, or on the work in the case of a lathe, is coupled to a shaft a. A shaft e, driven by means of a wheel c and pinion d, carries the governor. This consists of masses f connected by arms 31 to a collar g fixed on the shaft, and by arms 32 to a sliding sleeve h, which has a circular rack i gearing with a pinion l on the shaft of the indicating-pointer. A spring n tends to return the pointer to zero, in which position an arm o on the shaft rests against a post p. Springs u, r, q are confined between the sleeve h and collar g, and separated by sliding sleeves s, t. The weak spring u is compressed till the sleeve t rests against the collar g, and similarly for the spring r. A worm v on the shaft a gears with a wheel w, on the shaft of which is a worm gearing with a wheel y. This wheel drives a wheel 1 on the first shaft of the odometer, which consists of a series of parallel shafts carrying number drums visible through openings in the dial. Transmission between successive shafts is effected by means of one-toothed wheels gearing with ten - toothed wheels, except in the case of the first shaft 1, which carries a wheel 7, shown in Fig. 7, having two teeth and a rim of the same height. A wheel of twenty teeth on the next shaft has alternate teeth cut away at one end, and the rim of the wheel 7 takes into the space between pairs of teeth and locks the wheel, except when transmission takes place. A second odometer, which may be re-set at zero when desired, may be provided, in which case a sleeve to which are fixed wheels 8, 28 is mounted frictionally on the shaft 2. The wheel 8 has one tooth and gears with a ten-toothed wheel 21 on the first numberdrum, which is also mounted so as to revolve with friction. Transmission to the second drum is similarly effected. In order to re-set this odometer, a milled head 29, shaft 25, and wheel 27 are pulled outwards against the action of a spring until the wheel 27 gears with the wheel 28.
Patent GB-190404846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Bearings.
Inventor: CONRAD ROBERT
Filed: 1904-02-27
Granted: 1905-03-27
Abstract: 4846. Conrad, R. Oct. 21, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Ball bearings; lubricating. - Relates to ball bearings generally which are provided with partition walls or cages to keep the balls apart, and have covered running-surfaces, and particularly to ball bearings of the type described in Specification No. 12,206, A.D. 1903. To reduce the wear between the cage and the running-surface, and between the cage and the balls, the partition devices are each converted into an independent oil vessel either by employing absorbent wicks &c., or by using lubricant of a solid consistency. The partition devices may be supplied with lubricant by immersing their bottom parts at intervals in an oil bath, or they may be saturated with oil from an oil can, or by other impregnating-apparatus.
Patent GB-190406091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Sterilisation of Surgical Appliances and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: LESEURRE ANDRE
Filed: 1904-03-12
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 6091. Leseurre, A. March 12. Disinfecting. -Relates to the sterilization of surgical appliances and other articles by subjecting them to the action of saturated steam, vapours of alcohol, acetone, or the like. The containers 1, Fig. 1, for the articles are fitted with a lid 4, which is held down against a pad 5 by the cylindrical part 3. The latter has a series of holes 6, which allow communication with the interior, and also a semi-cylindrical groove 7, into which a ball can be dropped to engage with the groove 2 and hold the lid in its place. The upper parts of these containers fit into a series of cups arranged on a circular plate, and this is placed inside a cylindrical digester 13, Fig. 3, which is provided with a steam jacket and means for introducing steam or other vapours into the interior. After saturation, the drying of the articles is effected by cutting off the supply of steam to the interior, and retaining it in the jacket, throwing the interior into communication with a suitable condenser. The plate 16 is afterwards forced down by the screw hand-wheel 17, and the containers are thus forced into their lids which seal them. In a modified form of container, the cylindrical part 3 is soldered to a lid, and can be torn off leaving the latter unimpaired. The container 1 is packed with cottonwool which jams the lid tight when pressed down.
Patent GB-190409584-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Metallic Alloy.
Filed: 1904-04-26
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 9584. Routin & Mourraille. May 25, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Alloys.-An alloy for making wire, sheets, and pipes, and for use as a substitute for lead in roofing &c., consists of a mixture of lead, antimony, and sodium, preferably in the following proportions :-lead 100 parts, antimony 15 parts, sodium 1 part.
Patent GB-190413255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Free Wheel or One-way Clutches.
Inventor: PRENTICE ANDREW WESTON
Filed: 1904-06-11
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 13,255. Prentice, A. W. June 11. Clutches.-In free-wheel or one-way clutches in which concentric driving and driven members are adapted to be locked together by pawls, bolts, or similar means, to retain these locking-members in their inoperative position, a friction device is introduced. In one form, a floating ring or frame D, with continuous or other flanges D<1> frictionally engaging the driving and driven members B, A, respectively, has greater frictional contact with the part B than with the part A, so that it always tends to move with the driver. When inoperative, the pawls rest in gaps D<5>, but, if the sprocketwheel be turned in the direction of the arrow shown in Fig. 1, the ring will move the distance of the gap, and, when a recess B' comes opposite each gap D<5>, the ring, moving on with the driver, raises the pawls into engagement. On retarding or stopping the sprocket-wheel, the ring is similarly retarded, while the part A carries forwards the inner ends of the pawls, which, leaving the recesses, turn back into the gaps. To obtain greater friction, pins in sockets in the driving-member may be pressed by springs against the flange of the ring, or springs alone may be provided. In lieu of a continuous ring, flanged segments may be used. Fig. 4 shows an arrangement in which the body of the ring, in. the form of segments D', frictionally engages the parts B, A. The segments are held together by flanges which are let into the clutch members. As a furtlier modification, a hole extending through each pawl may contain two pins pressed by a spring against flanges on the sprocketwheel, while, to retain the parts in position, a central flange on the driven member may enter a groove in the inner periphery of the sprocketwheel. Instead of the pawls being actuated by the ends of the slots in the ring D, each pawl may have a slot to receive a pin upon the ring.
Patent GB-190413617-A (GB)
Title: Variable Speed Gear for Bicycles and the like
Inventor: STANLEY HENRY
Filed: 1904-06-16
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 13,617. Stanley, H., and Simpson, M. June 16. Driving - mechanism. - In driving- gear for bicycles &c., a wheel E on the crank axle gears with a wheel B upon the same shaft as a wheel A, which turns a loose wheel D integral with the chainwheel C. The wheels A, B are mounted on a bracket supported by stays S, S<1>. By varying the sizes of the wheels, different speeds may be obtained.
Patent GB-190414704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disintegrating Mills or Pulverisers.
Inventor: WHEELER ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1904-06-30
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 14,704. Wheeler, R. H. June 30. Impact pulverizers.-A disintegrating-mill for breaking up ore &c. is so arranged that it does not become choked with partially-pulverized materials during the rotation of the beaters. In the casing b revolve beaters a, to which the material is fed by a hopper c. Round the casing are disposed recesses e diminishing towards the outlet and separated by breaker abutments d. The material is thrown from the hammers on to the abutments d and thence on to breaker plates forming the backs of the recesses e, whence it returns to the hammers, escaping finally by the opening g, when it may be sifted and the imperfectly pulverized portion returned to the apparatus. An adjustable slide h is provided to direct the material entering the casing on to the hammers a.
Patent GB-190418376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Floor Cloth Wall Coverings or the like and in Apparatus for use therewith
Inventor: WALTON FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-08-24
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 18,376. Walton, F. Aug. 24. Coated fabrics.-Relates to a method of manufacturing "tessels" or pieces used in the manufacture of inlaid floor cloth, wall coverings, or the like in imitation of grained woodwork, marble, &c. The granulated material, after being mixed together in the required variety of colour, is supplied to rollers A, Fig. 1, which move quicker and are nearer together than the following rollers A<1>, thus spreading the granules. The sheet produced is then passed over a cutting-roller B and the pieces delivered into a mixing-trough C, from which they are passed along a screw C', Fig. 3, to a pair of rollers D. Into the trough C may also be passed additional granulated material or strips of material from a pair of cutting-rollers F<1>, Fig. 1, which cut another sheet of material supplied from rollers F into strips for giving a veined appearance to the sheet issuing from the rollers. The surface of the sheet is cleaned by contact with an emery stone G rotating in a water tank G', after which it is passed to the cutting-roller E and cut into " tessels " of the required shape and size.
Patent GB-190424261-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Compressing Gases
Inventor: BAKER HARRY
Filed: 1904-11-09
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 24,261. Baker, H. Nov. 9. Coiled-tube type of pump. A helix, immersed in liquid and rotating about an inclined axis, is used for compressing chlorine and other gases and for promoting the action of cases or liquids or solids suspended in liquids. The apparatus is preferably constructed as shown, the generating-lines of the worm S being inclined to the axis. The worm is secured to a cylindrical shell and is preferably enclosed in a casing V. The shell C may diminish in diameter from top to bottom according to the compression of the gas. The buoyancy of the gas is utilized to support the worm, and sealed air chambers may be used for the same purpose. Materials suitable for different corrosive liquids and gases are named, and chlorine may be dried during compression by using a slow counter current of sulphuric acid as the immersing liquid.
Patent GB-190428822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Branding Machines for Casks, Cases and the like.
Inventor: INGLE JAMES
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 28,822. Ingle, J., and Green, W. J. Dec. 29. Branding by heat.-A machine for branding casks, cases, and the like is fitted with a slide carrying automaticallyactuated consecutively= numbering mechanism, and devices whereby the gas burners are moved out of the way and nearly shut off during the branding-operation. The vertical frame a, actuated by a handle d and levers, and guided by the rods b, carries numbering- wheels e actuated in the usual manner by a pawl, which receives its motion on the up-stroke of the frame a by the engagement of the fixed part g with the lever f. The gas burners l are supplied with gas through pipes k,j, attached to the sleeve actuated by the handle d. As the dies are lowered, the burners are withdrawn, and a cock m is partly closed by a lever u.
Patent GB-190501732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Controller and Brake Mechanism for Electrically Driven Road Vehicles
Inventor: RUSSELL STUART ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-01-28
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 1732. Russell, S. A., and Ford, E. Jan. 28. Switches. - Relates to controller and brake mechanism for electrically-propelled road vehicles. A cam e, Fig. 1, keyed to the controller shaft b, operates to open a switch m, when the controller is in the off' position, and when the re-arrangement of the circuit by the controller necessitates the interruption of the current, by acting on a framework i, pivoted at k and forming part of the switch. A brake cam f, mounted loosely on the controller shaft, opens the switch when the brakes are applied whatever the position of the controller, and an automatic spring-controlled stop n holds open the switch after the application of the brakes, until it is acted on by the cam g on the return of the controller to the 'off' position.
Patent GB-190502217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alarm Signal Arrangements for use in connection with Railways.
Inventor: CLERY RICHARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-02-04
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 2217. Clery, R. W. Feb. 4. Spring-driven bells.-A pivoted arm on the semiphore post is operated in conjunction with the semaphore arm to engage a spring-controlled lever on the engine or train when the signal is at 'danger.' This lever removes a detent from a spring-driven bell on the engine or in the guard's van. An electric contact in a signal circuit to the cabin is closed by the arm on the signal post as the train passes. The arm f is pivoted to the signal post, and is moved by the rod c, through a pin and slot, to the horizontal position when the arm a is at 'danger.' In this position, it engages the lever j and tilts it against the action of the spring k. The lever j is joined by the bar h to the lever l, one end of which engages the toothed wheel p while the arm j is vertical, but, when the arm is moved by the lover f, the wheel p is revolved by the spring r and oscillates the hammer n, which then strikes the bell m. The bar f is slightly lifted by the bar j and makes a contact between the wheel s and the arm t to close a signal circuit to a bell in the cabin, or a spring- button contact may be provided to be closed by the movement of the arm j.
Patent GB-190502867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tyres for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: PEUST ALBERT
Filed: 1905-02-11
Granted: 1906-02-10
Abstract: 2867. Peust, A. Feb. 11. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Tyres are constructed of a number of steel or other elastic metal wires or strips b lying close together to form a brush-like structure, and inclined from the radial position so as to support one another. The strips are attached to an underlay a or directly to the felloe c, and may be laterally supported by annular guards d.
Patent GB-190504050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling and Communicating Apparatus.
Inventor: BROOK ALFRED
Filed: 1905-02-27
Granted: 1906-02-27
Abstract: 4050. Brook, A. Feb. 27. Switches.-In an electrical railway signalling- system, lamp, bell, and semaphore signals on the engine are electrically-actuated by currents collected by either of two brushes on the engine from contact-rails on the permanent way, which are switched into a battery circuit by switches actuated by the ordinary cabin hand-levers. Wires E<3>, E' lead respectively from rails J, K to contacts E', E<2>, Fig. 10, of each sliding switch E actuated by each hand-lever F, and so by wires H to the battery G, Fig. 1, from which a common return F<1> exists to the insulated portions P of the track rails. The circuit is thus completed through one or other of the rails J, K according to the position of one of the sliding switches E and a brash R or S, Fig. 3, on the engine through the signals on the engine and back by the return wire 1<B> and the axle and wheels to the rails P, and so to the main battery. An electro-magnetic contact-breaker Z, Fig. 11, is included in the wire E<3> leading to the ' danger ' set of contact-rails. Assume that all the signals are at ' danger' and one lever is then put to ' line clear,' A current is thereby transmitted through the wire E<4> to the corresponding set of contact-rails, and also by a branch E<8> energizes the magnet Z<1> of the contact-breaker, which thus breaks the circuit of the wire E<4>, so isolating the set of 'danger' contactrails. A reversing-switch T connected to the wires 1, 1<A>, Fig. 3, is provided on the engine for nse when the engine runs tender - foremost. The current passes by the wire 1<A> through switches 14, T to the magnet Y<1>, ringing the bell U, and also to a contact-point 10<B> forming one of the four contacts 10, 10<A>, 10<B>, 10<C> at one end of a sliding-bar switch 5 shown in Figs. 3 and 4, four other contacts 2, 2<A>, 3, 3<A> being provided at the opposite end of the bar 5. The current passes through the contacts 10<B>, 10, wire 4<B>, and magnet 4<A> to the common return lead 1<B>. The magnet 4<A> withdraws a catch 6 from a slot 13 in a bar 5, and the energized magnet 7A, being simultaneously energized, attracts its pivoted armature 8, which slides the bar 5 to the left hand, breaking circuit at the contacts 10, 10<B>. The catch 6 is thus released and engages another slot 13<A> in the rod 5 to lock the rod. The contacts 2, 3 and 2<A>, 3A are thus closed to send a current from the accumulator 11 through the green lamp W. The movement of the rod 5 lowers the semaphore arm X by an attached rod 17 passing between stops on a disk 18 fixed to the arm X. The operations are reversed, and the red lamp V lighted when current passes from the danger' contact-rail J through the wire 1. The lamps and bell may be connected directly to the wires 1, 1<A> and the accumulator 11, and the contacts 2<A>, 10<A> may then be dispensed with.