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Patent GB-190403014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mining Cages, Lifts, Elevators and the like.
Inventor: HENRARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-02-06
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 3014. Henrard, S. Feb. 6. Safety retaining - apparatus for mine cages, elevators, lifts, or hoists. The apparatus is of the nature of a brake, and is designed to come into action gradually enough to obviate risk of breakage. Brake shoes B, arranged to act on the guides C, are carried on plates A which can be drawn together by right and left banded screws G gearing by bevel and chain gearing with shafts 0 carrying pulleys R. These shafts are guided in curved slots P in the framework E', and can thus be moved towards or from the guides by angle levers S, T, U. The arms U are connected by links V, spring-controlled crosshead W, and a link Z, to the winding-rope. Thus on the rope breaking, the pulleys R are forced against the guides and rotated to actuate the screws G and apply the blocks B to the guides. The plates A are guided in slots in the frame plates E'. The blocks B are disengaged by a spanner applied to the screws at H.
Patent GB-190413946-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Calendar.
Inventor: HERMANN HEINRICH
Filed: 1904-06-20
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 13,946. Hermann, H. June 20. Calendars; calculating- apparatus.-The day of the week on which any date fell can be found by this apparatus, which consists of two surfaces A, B which may be in one piece or hinged together. The seven columns on the surface A correspond to the days of the week on which the first day of the year fell. The piece B has two sets of converging columns, one for the months, according to the position in the week of the first day of the month relative to the position of the first day of the year, the other for the number of the days in the month. The letter on a rotatable disc C corresponding to the column under which the year is found is placed opposite the month by turning the handle E, and the names of the days of the week on the edge of the disc correspond with the numbers of the days in the columns H for that year and month. For leap year, the blank space preceding the number of the year in the columns A is used until the 29th of February. The apparatus may be used as an ordinary calendar.
Patent GB-190414929-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Distributing Sewage over Filter Beds
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
Filed: 1904-07-04
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 14,929. Adams, M. J. July 4. Sewage, treating; filtering.-Relates to apparatus for distributing sewage over filter beds. The sewage issues from the tank A to the tipping- tank D, which when full overbalances and discharges the liquid into a distributing-screen E consisting of bars or channels laid side by side, along which the sewage flows, or of sheets with slots in them. A small tank emptied by a siphon may be substituted for the tipping-tank D.
Patent GB-190416038-A (GB)
Title: Improved Telephone System.
Inventor: BRANDER BERTIL
Filed: 1904-07-20
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 16,038. Brander, B. July 20. Telephone systems.-To avoid the possibility of the exchange operator overhearing a conversation proceeding between two subscribers, the arrangement is such that the operator's ordinary listening key breaks the card circuit connecting the subscribers, and an additional key is provided which, although allowing the operator to bridge the card circuit, puts in series with her instrument an interrupter which breaks up the conversation in such a way as to render it unintelligible. The device is applicable to intercommunication systems, for preventing a third party from overhearing a conversation and at the same time serving to indicate that the line is engaged. The Figure shows a card circuit connecting the plugs 1, 2. The combined ringing and speaking key 3 interrupts the talking circuit when the operator converses with either subscriber. When the listening key 6 is depressed, the operator's instrument 11 is bridged across the talking circuit, a retardation coil 12 with or without a condenser or polarization cells being arranged in series with it. At the same time, however, a local circuit is closed through the electromagnet 8, and the pendulum interrupter 10 is set in action so as intermittently to short-circuit the receiver terminals and thus render the conversation unintelligible.
Patent GB-190417020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Emergency Devices for Railway-vehicle and like Brake and Controlling Systems
Filed: 1904-08-03
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 17,020. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Aug. 3. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles. - Relates to means for relieving the strain on the motorman's hand caused by holding down to its full extent a button 7, which, if allowed to be raised under the action of the springs 8, 10, automatically causes an application of the brakes on the vehicles and cuts off the electric power from the motors. On depressing the button 7, the lever 9 is engaged by a pivoted latch 18, and the button may be raised out of contact with the lever 9 without applying the brakes, but, if the motorman entirely releases the button, it engages the toe of the latch 18 and releases the lever 9, thereby permitting the automatic application of the brakes.
Patent GB-190417778-A (GB)
Title: Lighting Apparatus for Hydrocarbon Vapor Lamps
Inventor: MAVROGORDATO FRANCOIS EUSTRATI
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 17,778. Mavrogordato, F. E. Aug. 16. Vapour lamps; carburetting gas lamps.- In an apparatus for lighting hydrocarbon vapour lamps, especially those of the kind described in Specification No. 28,605, A.D. 1903, a vessel 1, which may be formed or mounted on the lower part of the main bydrocarbon vessel O or separate, is partly filled with light hydrocarbon. A fine tube 5 leads from the upper part of the vessel 1 to the burner V. Air is forced through a tube 7 ending in a bell 9 which is immersed in the hydrocarbon in the vessel 1, and the carburetted air is ignited at the burner by a match or pilot light. When the vaporizing- apparatus is heated sufficiently, air is forced through the pipe l into the main vessel O. The vapours escape by the tube q and are consumed beneath the gauze Y above which is supported the mantle. The cock 8 is then closed. When' the vessel 1 is separate from the vessel 0, it is connected to the fine tube 5 by a tube and coupling, the tube being fitted with a stop-cock, so that the vessel may be connected to, and used for lighting, several lamps in turn. The pipe 7 is also provided with a stop-cock and a coupling to which may be connected a hand-actuated air-compressor, or a pipe leading from a compressed-air supply. If several burners are arranged around a central tube, a fine tube 5 is arranged for each burner.
Patent GB-190418913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bearings.
Inventor: REUTER JOHN CARL
Filed: 1904-09-01
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 18,913. Reuter, J. C., and Harvey, A. Sept. 1. Roller bearings. -A roller bearing for motor vehicle and other shafts consists of a number of ellipsoidal rollers 26 in contact with curved surfaces 25 on two sleeves 8, 9, screwed in the casing 1. The pintles 27 of the rollers are journalled in rings 28 connected by bolts 29. The sleeve 9 is adjusted to compensate for wear by means of the jam-plate 17, which has a threaded flange 19 engaging the end of the sleeve and is locked to the sleeve by the set-screw 21 engaging one of a number of holes 20. The plate 17 and sleeve 9 are turned together by a spanner engaging holes 23 to move the sleeve inwards and tighten the bearing. The plate 17 is then screwed down tightly to lock the sleeve, and is again fixed by the set-screw 21. The sleeve 8 is fixed in position by the dowel pin 13. Dirt &c. works out of the bearing through the space 31 between the sleeves, the groove 35, and one or more outlets 36. The casing 1 is formed in two parts connected by grooves 2 and tongues 3, and by the bolts 6 as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190424724-A (GB)
Title: Improved Metal Travelling Trunk
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM HALL
Filed: 1904-11-15
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 24,724. Jones, W. H., and Jones, B. H. Nov. 15. Trunks.-The lids, sides, ends, or bottoms of metal travelling trunks or boxes are strengthened by the addition of wooden bars B covered with sheet metal A. They are fixed to the trunk &c. in any of the wellknown ways.
Patent GB-190426186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Churns.
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN OLE
Filed: 1904-12-01
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 26,186. Christensen, O., and S÷lbeck, C. P. Dec. 1. Moving-beater and moving-container apparatus.-A combined churn and butter-beater is so constructed that the beater and its accessories can be removed readily. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section, and Fig. 2 a horizontal section. The end c of the rotary container a carries a ring d, which forms a path for rollers f secured to the frame g and may be provided with an internally-toothed ring t. The axles l, m of the rollers j, k have bearings in pieces o,p, which are connected by bolts n. By unscrewing the hand-wheel r, lifting the clutch y, and swinging back the arm z, the rollers &c. can be removed through that end of the machine shown to the right of the Figures. The idle wheel x is movable on the stud on the disc p, so that the toothed wheels u, v can be put into or out of connection with the toothed ring t.
Patent GB-190429503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radial or Axial Flow Turbines, applicable also to Compressors
Inventor: BONNECHOSE GASTON CHARLES EMIL
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 2 9 , 5 0 3 . Bonnechose, G. C. E. de. Jan. 7, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Impact-wheels.- Relates to impactwheels which may be adapted for use as fans. A wheel D, diagrammatically shown in Fig. 2 of infinite radius, has passages B, Fig. 4, with undulating wall s and separated by partitions D<1> leading t o outflow blades F. Nozzles A discharge steam, air, or gas on to the wheel, and the undulations cause repeated impacts on the curved walls. As adapted to a wheel, of finite radius, the partitions are dispensed with and the undulations are made continuous transversely to the flow of fluid. A fluid-pressure inlet G, Fig. 9, directs the fluid through guide-blades A on to the undulated wheel D, and after acting on the wheel the fluid escapes through blades F. A reverse arrangement is suitable for use as a compressor. Two undulated wheels may be arranged in one casing.
Patent GB-190502979-A (GB)
Title: Improved Vehicle Brake
Inventor: DOHRER HENRY JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-02-13
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 2979. Dohrer, H. J. June 1, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Brakes.-A brake for buggies or other light vehicles or for heavy vehicles is formed by a split sleeve F, Figs. 2 and 6, adapted to be tightened on a shaft E<1> geared by a pinion E to a spur-wheel D or an annular wheel P fixed tn the hub of the vehicle wheel. The sleeve F is conical externally and is screw-threaded to receive a correspondingly screwed sleeve K which is turned to tighten the sleeve F by a sprocket-wheel K<1>, a chain Q, Fig. 8, and a sprocket-wheel Q<1> and lever R or other means. The shaft E is mounted in bearings I, L, Fig. 2, fixed to the vehicle axle J. Flattened portions of the sleeve F enter recesses in the bearings I, L and prevent the sleeve from turning.
Patent GB-190505186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drains.
Inventor: EMMETT RICHARD
Filed: 1905-03-13
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 5186. Emmett, R. March 13. Drain pipes.-Nesting-chambers for rabbits are provided in connexion with land drainage. Sections B, Fig. 2, of earthenware pipe are formed in one with an open-ended upper chamber C which may extend in one direction or both. The drain may be perforated and situated either above or below ground. The sections may also be of wood, in which case the nesting-chamber K, Fig. 3, is made by partitions H, J.
Patent GB-190508090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Trolleys for Electric Railways Tramways and the like.
Inventor: ZANI ARNALDO PAOLO
Filed: 1905-04-15
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 8090. Zani, A. P. April 15. Electric railways and tramways on the overheadconductor system in which collectors of the Siemen's bow type are used. Collectors.-Consists in the method of insulating and supporting the trolly bow or collector and in transferring the current from the bow to the car circuits by a sector and brush contact. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the bow attached to the top of a car, and Fig. 4 a plan of the lower portion of the bow. Fig. 3 shows a side sectional view taken through ihe sector and brush contact. The bow a is supported in insulators b carried by a framework c pivoted in supports d. These insulators carry a bridge-piece e which forms a support for the brush or brushes f by which the current passes to the metal sector g, connected to the car motors by the lead i and supported by the insulator k. The sector is provided at its lower end, with a pointed piece l of insulating-material which prevents the formation of an arc by water dripping from the sector and also breaks the connexion to the car circuit when the bow is lowered. The brush f is shown in Fig. 3 as pressed against the sector by a spiral spring p. A modified support is shown in Fig. 5, in which the bow arms are each carried by two insulators s secured.in the frame t. If desired, the sector may be carried on the bow and the brushes fixed in electric connexion with the car conductors.
Patent GB-190509871-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System and Apparatus for Operating Bulkhead Doors, Hatches or the like
Inventor: JONES ALLEN PARRY
Filed: 1905-05-10
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 9871. Jones, A. P., [" Long Arm" System Co.]. May 10. Signals, electriclamp. - Electricallyoperated mechanism is provided whereby bulkhead doors or hatches may be opened or closed from either side of the bulkhead or deck, and may be operated from an emergency station, giving a signal thereat of the completion of the operation, without interfering with the full control of any iudividual door or h a t c h, in such a manner that the emergency control is automatically repeated upon removal of the individual control. Indication is given at the emergency station of the completion of the door-closing operation by the closing of a circuit containing a lamp at the station. An arm X, Fig. 1, strikes a crank on the power-box F and causes the insulated pin X<4>, Fig. 4, to engage the contacts X<5>. Springs normally hold the pin out of engagement with the contacts. Fig. 22 shows the arrangement of the controller and connexions when the door is being closed from the emergency station. Fig. 22<a> shows the position of the controller Q<1>. The emergency switch Z is in contact with the contacts zl, z<2>, z<3>. This lights the lamp Z<1>, showing that the emergency circuit is closed, and the current passes by way of the contacts z<1>, z<3> throngh the switch W<1> and solenoid R back to the negative main. When the door is closed, the pin X<4> makes contact with the springs X<5> and lights the lamp Y. A plug Y' is fitted in this circuit to avoid continuous use of the lamp Y. Specifications No. 22,732, A.D. 1899, No. 16,748, A.D. 1901, No. 22,341, A.D. 1902, and Nos. 13,927,. 13,928, and 20,351, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Ships &c., Div. I.] are referred to.
Patent GB-190511155-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Receptacle for "Bird Lime" and the like.
Inventor: GLEN CHARLES
Filed: 1905-05-29
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 11,155. Glen, C. May 29. Tubes or containers, collapsible.-A collapsible receptacle for bird-lime or the like consists of a piece of soft metal sheeting which is stamped into the form of a capsule, Fig. 2, similar to the kind used for covering the corks of bottles. The birdlime is melted and poured into the capsule until it is about half-filled. When the contents are cool, the capsule is closed by pressing the two sides together, Fig. 4, and folding them over. When required for use, the end of the capsule is unfolded and the contents pressed out.
Patent GB-190513282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tension Regulating Mechanism for the Transmission Chains of Motor Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-06-27
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 13,282. Boult, A. J., [Compagnie Belge de Construction d'Automobiles, and Pfaender, O.]. June 27. Motor road vehicles.-Consists of a tension-regulating arrangement for the driving-chains of motorcars, also adapted to form a support for a rigid chain gear case. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the connecting-rod or chain strut is made in two parts a, b, secured together by bolts. The front end terminates in a collar f, which fits on an externally ball-shaped eccentric g, fixed to a socket h mounted on the bracket n. The socket is turned for purposes of adjustment by a spanner engaging the polygonal extension j, and is fixed in position by bolts passing through holes l in the socket flange k, and the flange m on the bracket n, or by any other suitable device. The gear-end of the connecting- rod takes the form of a disk o, supported on the axle, and forming the support for an operating- device for a friction brake acting in the interior of the chain drum p. The ends of the connecting-rod support a rigid closed gear case s longitudinally divided. The gear case is mounted on the rotating part of the hub by means of a bearing x rendered tight by felt packing.
Patent GB-190513553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Testing of Gas.
Inventor: CARPENTER CHARLES CLAUDE
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 13,553. Carpenter, C. C. July 1. t Gas burners, air supply to.-The air supply to the inner and outer surfaces of the flame of an argand burner for testing illuminating gas is regulated simultaneously, preferably by a plate c mounted on a screw pin b.
Patent GB-190516477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Compressing Gases
Inventor: SUGG WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1905-08-14
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 16,477. Sugg, W. T. Aug. 14. Gas engines; hot-air engines.-Relates to an improvement on the gas-compressing apparatus described in Specification No. 24,986, A.U. 1904, in which a gas or hot-air engine a has its trunk piston or bucket g connected directly to the piston of a compressor b by means of a ring d encircling the main crank on the fly-wheel shaft i. To permit of the cylinders a, b being in alinemen t, the ring d is now bifurcated as next the engine, each part e carrying a rod f connected to the side of the piston or bucket g.
Patent GB-190523325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: PARKER THOMAS
Filed: 1905-11-13
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 23,325. Parker, T. Nov. 13. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to divided vehicles composed of two parts hinged together, and to the construction of the hinge connecting the two parts. The invention is shown as applied to a vehicle of the type described in Specification No. 10,392, A.D. 1905. A plate d provided with a toothed sector is secured to the front of the rear portion a of the car and has a downward projecting piece j bent at the bottom so as to receive the pin c. The rear of the front portion b carries a similar downward projecting arm the lower extremity of which is bent to receive the pin c. The hinged joint may be disposed centrally, or to one side of the centre. It is preferably placed forward so as to divide the car in the proportion of one to three or one to four. The vehicle is steered by means of the hand-wheel and shaft n, through the shaft i, two sets of worm gearing, and the sector g.
Patent GB-190524648-A (GB)
Title: A Shield or Protector for Collars for Personal Wear
Inventor: MOCSARY PAUL
Filed: 1905-11-28
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 24,648. Mocsßry, P., and FehÚr, M. Nov.28. C o l l a r s. - A linen-collar protector consists of a celluloid strip 1, applied to the outside of the collar and hooked on to it by a turn-over flap 3. Outwardlyturned tongues 4 may be provided so as to take under the coat collar and prevent the protector from riding up.
Patent GB-190601254-A (GB)
Title: Means for Preventing Boiler and like Screw-threading Taps Bending during Tempering, also applicable to the Tempering of Files and other Articles.
Inventor: MILLIGAN JAMES
Filed: 1906-01-17
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 1254. Milligan, J., and Milligan, J. Jan. 17. Tempering.-Relates to an apparatus for use in tempering boiler and other screw - threading taps and files and other articles. The tap, file, &c. A is placed inside a metal tube B, which is provided with a number of threaded openings b<1> to receive screw studs b. The studs may be arranged in sets of three or four, and are spaced at intervals about two inches apart along the tube so that the tap &c. can be held straight and bending or warping prevented. Perforations may also be made in the tube to allow of the entrance of water.
Patent GB-190619016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Presses for Moulding Bricks, Blocks and the like.
Inventor: RAPPOLD JOHANN
Filed: 1906-08-25
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 19,016. Rappold, J. Sept. 11, 1905, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Moulding bricks, blocks, &c.-The upper and lower plungers b<1>, b<11> of a rotary - table press are carried by levers c<1>, c" connected by a bracket g and connecting-rod m, respectively, to the rods of lower and upper pistons in a cylinder k connected by a wide passage n through a valve q to a tank r. A cam u striking a projection d on the upper lever raises it, and, passing on, allows it to descend to give an initial pressure. The lower piston lifts at the same time and forces water from the cylinder k into the tank, a second cam v having acted through connexions w, 3, y to lift the valve q. The valve closing, an eccentric x on the shaft actuates a force pump to pump water into the space between the pistons in the cylinder k and force them apart, thus causing the plungers b<1>, b<11> to impart a further gradually increasing pressure to the material to be moulded.
Patent GB-190623389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switch Operating Apparatus.
Inventor: BUSKIRK IRA LEONDIS VAN
Filed: 1906-10-22
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 23,389. Buskirk, I. L. van. Oct. 22. Switches.-A switch when closed is locked by a dog mechanically connected to the armature of an electro-magnet, the circuit of which is completed by remote pushes. A box 10 carries the switch 11, the blade 12 of which is pivoted in the bracket 13 and fits in the contacts 14 when closed. A dog 15 with a shoulder to engage the switch blade is pivoted to the base of the switch, and is secured by a link 16 to the armature 18 of an electromagnet 19. A U-shaped spring 22 is secured to the base and presses against the blade. The switch is connected to a motor. When a push 21 is depressed, the electro-magnet 19 is energized ; this rings a bell 20 and releases the dog 15, allowing the spring 22 to open the switch and stop the motor. A double-pole switch 11<1> is shown in Figs. 5 and 7 with blades 12<1> in brackets 13', the blades being connected by an insulating-piece' 25. A dog 15<1> engages a lip 27 on the piece 25, and is connected by a link 16<1> and lost-motion connexion 29 to the armature 18<1> of the electro-magnet 19<1>. The switch is connected to the supply by the wires a', and to the motor by wires c<1>. The switch, electro-magnet, battery 24, and pushes 21<1>, 33 are secured to a plate 32. A uumber of distant pushes similar to the push 21<1> are provided ; on depression of one of them, the electro-magnet 19<1> releases the dog 15<1>. A spring 22<1> acting on one. blade opens the switch, and a spring 35 engages the other blade to prevent the blades from moving too far. By providing a make-and-break connexion between the eleetro-magnet 19<1> and the armature 18<1>, the hammer 171 will vibrate and release the dog 15<1> even with a weak battery. The caution bell 34 is sounded by the depression of the push 33, and a bell is also in position to be struck by the hammer 17<1>.