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Patent GB-190517940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buffers for Boats.
Inventor: GRIMM FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-09-05
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 17,940. Grimm, r. Sept. 5. Fenders.-The buffer 41 consists of a hollow cylinder pivoted to two bifurcated rods 35, 37 extending from the prow and passing between guide-pins 39, 40 and slotted guide-bars 29 attached to a post 15. On either side of this post are other posts having plates 17, against which bear springs 21, 25 mounted on rods as shown. The inner ends of the rods 35, 37 carry cross-bars 33, which bear against plates supported by the springs 25. Smaller hollow cylinders 46, designed to protect the sides from damage, are mounted as shown.
Patent GB-190519962-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Photographic Exposure Meter.
Filed: 1905-10-03
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 19,962. Ilford, Ltd., and Potter, R. S. Oct. 3. Exposures, determining.-Relates to an exposuremeter similar to that described in Specification No. 17,642, A.D. 1892, and in which the weather factor is introduced. The inner disk a and the outer disk d are fixed, the other two disks b, c being rotatable. The weather condition on the disk b is set to the plate used, indicated on the disk a, and the disk c is then set for the character of the subject photographed to the particular number of the date table on the disk b. The F values on the disk c are then opposite the corresponding exposures on the disk d.
Patent GB-190522325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Transmission or Differential Gearing.
Inventor: CARTER WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1905-11-01
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 22,325. Carter, W. T. Nov. 1. Toothed gearing.-Relates to a combined balance and reversing gear suitable for driving a pair of propellers upon a torpedo or ship in opposite directions with equal torque, or for other uses. A gear box 3, rotated by suitable means, contains an ordinary bevel balance gear consisting of bevel planet-pinions 13 in mesh with and driving a wheel 7 on the shaft 1 and a loose double-faced wheel 11. A gear box 4 is stationary and contains an ordinary bevel reversing-gear consisting of bevel-pinions 20 in mesh with the wheel 11 and with a wheel 25 on the sleeve 2. The shaft 1 and sleeve 2 are driven in opposite directions at speeds inversely as the loads.
Patent GB-190524378-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combination, namely Card Games or the like Indicators, in combination with Articles for Personal Adornment, such as Bracelets, Rings Sleeve Links and the like
Inventor: WILCOX THOMAS
Filed: 1905-11-25
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 24,378. Wilcox, T., [trading as Wilcox & Son, M.]. Nov. 25. Card games.-Trump indicators for whist, bridge, &c. are combined with articles of personal adornment, such as bracelets, rings, sleeve-links, solitaires, &c. As applied to a solid bracelet, a disk 2, Figs. 1 and 2, provided with an aperture 5, is fixed to the parts 7, 8 of the bracelet, which are cut away at 10, 11 to allow of the revolution of a disk 3, which is provided with enamel or other suitable markings of the four suits, and is formed with a milled edge 6. A similar indicator may be attached to a chain bracelet. In a modification, the disk bearing the markings is fixed, and the apertured disk revolves, preferably upon a spindle. As applied to rings, sleeve-links, and solitaires, the indicators are constructed in a similar manner to that described. In a modified form of bracelet, Fig. 10, the trumps are marked on a slide 25, which is provided with a stud 26 to enable it to be moved in a guide 23 provided with an aperture 24. The bracelet, Fig. 11, is formed with a sliding pointer 30, which moves over an indicator 29. In futther modified forms of bracelets, a circular indicator 32 is used, the indicator being fixed and provided with a revoluble pointer 33, as shown in Fig. 12, or the pointer may be fixed and the dial revoluble.
Patent GB-190524807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hat and like Pegs.
Inventor: FENWICK ALFRED
Filed: 1905-11-30
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 24,807. Fenwick, A., and Lesley, J. P. Nov. 30. Hat pegs.-A hat or like peg of the spring-controlled type is carried in a slot b in a baseplate a, and is pivoted on two pins e, which have slotted heads i to engage with the edge of the slot b. One of the pins e is made longer than the other, and is joined to the base d of the peg c, by a spiral spring tending to keep the peg within the slot b. A projection l, fixed to the base-plate and tipped with a rubber buffer m, prevent excessive movement of the peg.
Patent GB-190525032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Stoves.
Inventor: HAWKES OBED CHARLES
Filed: 1905-12-02
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 25,032. Hawkes, O. C. Dec. 2. Heating by electricity.-In an electric stove, a casing. having openings at the top and bottom only, is provided with baffles so arranged that the heated air is compelled to take a waved course and impinge directly on the heating-coils. The upper baffleplate e<2> may be hinged. Each coilcarrying standard d, which is formed in one piece, has longitudinal grooves d<1>, forming a star-like figure in cross-section, and also a helical groove in the edge of the ribs for receiving the coils. The standards may be arranged horizontally. An incandescent lamp i may be arranged behind the glazed front of the casing.
Patent GB-190525949-A (GB)
Title: Improved Toilet Device or Sponge Substitute.
Inventor: BHISEY SHANKER ABAJI
Filed: 1905-12-13
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 25,949. Bhisey, S. A. Dec. 13.. Gloves.-A bath glove consists of an inflatable bag a, covered with absorbent textile material c, and secured to the band by finger stalls or by a band. A collapsible tube d for soap may be provided within the bag, the soap passing out through perforation-3 d'.
Patent GB-190600302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters.
Filed: 1906-01-04
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 302. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens- Schuckertwerke Ges.]. Jan. 4. S t e p bearings.- The vertical spindle of an electric meter is provided with a removable pivot piece, arranged to come away with the lower bearing when this is removed for cleaning or renewal, the spindle being left supported by a spring or bracket. The pivot piece z may fit into a hole in the spindle a, Fig. 1, or over a projecting part thereof, as in Fig. 3. A cap k fitted over the bearing-surface engages a shoulder t on the pivot and serves to bold the latter in an approximately vertical position when removed from the spindle. The cap also serves as an oil reservoir, and when the spindle is lifted off the bearing during transport by raising the spring or bracket r, the aperture in the cap is closed by the pivot. In the construction shown in Fig. 3, the cap is thickened so that the pivot piece does not project above it, the object being to prevent damage to the pivot and jewel.
Patent GB-190603390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life-buoys.
Inventor: MELLER JOHANNES
Filed: 1906-02-12
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 3390. Meller, J. Feb. 12. Signals, phosphoretted - hydrogen and like.-Relates to lighting-apparatus for buoys. A canister 6 containing calcium phosphide has a perforated inner tube 7 within which works the device for admitting the water. This consists of a tube 10 divided by a partition 14 and provided with holes 13,15 and an outer tube 12 for establishing communication between the spaces above and below the partition. The upper space contains a float valve 16 adapted to close the top end 17 of the tube. When not in use, the tube 10 is sealed off from the canister by means of the packing-rings 11, but, as soon as the life-buoy is lifted, a chain fixed to the flat rod 25 and to a staple on the ship or elsewhere drags the tube downwards into the position shown in Fig. 2, the spring clip 26 automatically becoming disengaged from the pin 30 by the device shown. When the canister is thrown into the sea, water enters through the tube 10 and holes 13, 15 into the top part of the tube, where some of it overflows into the canister. Immediately afterwards, the float valve 16 rises and prevents more water from gaining access to the canister, the apparatus being designed so that just sufficient water reaches the chemicals.
Patent GB-190604170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cuff Links and like Fasteners
Inventor: OWEN ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-02-20
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 4170. Owen, A. Feb. 20. Sleeve-links.-The heads or back-plates d, Figs. 1 and 4, of a sleeve-link are fitted with projecting parts b having openings b<1>. The parts are connected by a spring shackle engaging with the apertures b<1> by means of holes a, the shackle consisting of two strips a riveted together at c. In a modification, the shackle is made from a single piece of metal.
Patent GB-190607217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Biscuit or Cake Making Machines
Inventor: VICARS JOHN
Filed: 1906-03-26
Granted: 1907-03-26
Abstract: 7217. Vicars, J., Vicars, T., and Vicars, J. March 26. Moulding biscuits &c.-In a biscuit or cake making machine, a pair of rollers a feed a layer of dough on to a travelling band h, the hopper i, corrugated roller j, and rotating brush o feed a layer of fruits on to the dough, a second pair of rollers c feed a layer of dough on to the fruit, and a third pair l<1> gauge the combined sheet before it passes to the cutting- machine.
Patent GB-190609760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Advertising or the like on Screwed Flanges, Caps, Plugs or like Fittings.
Filed: 1906-04-26
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 9760. Nesbit, D. M., and Ashwell & Nesbit. April 26. Advertising; nameplates.-Advertisement or instruction plates are attached to the flanges, caps, plugs, &c. used on radiators and like castings by means of a screw or a bolt passing through the centre of the plate so that this may be adjusted in its proper position after the plug &c. has been screwed up. The plate is preferably circular and fits into a similarly-shaped recess on the face of the plug, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190611257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Eyes for Stair Rods.
Inventor: TURNPENNEY WATSON
Filed: 1906-05-14
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 11,257. Turnpenney, W. May 14. Stuir-rod eyes are made of short tubes A, adapted to receive the rod C and fixed by lugs B. One of the tubes contains a spiral spring D, retained by buttons and a plug E, and the other contains a loosely-fitting piston G, guided by a pin and slot H. The rod is inserted by compressing the spring with one end of the rod and then inserting the other end of the rod in the second eye. To remove the rod, the piston G is forced back by hand, or by means of the tool shown in Fig. 6, until the rod is free and can be taken away. The upper lip of the tubular eye may be cut away as at K, and the piston G may be formed without a head projecting from the eye.
Patent GB-190612480-A (GB)
Title: Improved Door Latch and Bell Mechanism.
Inventor: POOL AUSTIN ROSCO
Filed: 1906-05-29
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 12,480. Pool, A. R., and Elliott, W. May 29. Alarms, burglar and like.-Relates to a push- and-pull latch combined with a bell. A toothed sector 7 forms the means of connexion between the knob spindle 5 and the latch 12, the latter being arranged for independent motion, and both latch and spindle being spring-controlled. A bell 25 and a double clapper 28 are mounted on the inside of the door. The clapper is provided with a depending arm 30 which extends into the path of a projecting pin 42 on the knob spindle. The lower end of the arm 30 is provided with a pivoted piece 38, which can turn only towards the door, and, when the bell is not required for use, can engage a recess 44 in the door plate, as shown in dotted lines, so as to be out of the path of the pin 42, and at the same time prevent the clapper from rattling. A flat spring 34 is provided to keep the clapper normally out of contact with the bell. The pin 42 can be adjusted by a screw 56.
Patent GB-190619019-A (GB)
Title: Improved System of Government of Steam Engines and Means therefor.
Inventor: MORCOM REGINALD KEBLE
Filed: 1906-08-25
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 19,019. Morcom, R. K., and McGregor, R. Aug.25. Centrifugal governors.-A governor suitable for winding and other engines subject to occasional excessive loads is arranged to open the throttle in the ordinary manner up to normal full load, but above that to continue the opening at a constantly diminishing rate so as to keep the power approximately constant and thus reduce the amount of steam taken from the boiler. To effect this purpose, a spring resistance comes into play as the governor drops below the full-load position. Fig. 1 shows one construction in which the resistance is exerted by spring-pressed studs h<1> situated in the governor weights a, the main governor springs not being shown. Fig. 3 shows a modified construction in which the studs h<1> are mounted in carriers m pivoted to the weights a and abutting on springs o. The studs h<1> are in this example so shaped as to slip off the fixed stops k when the speed falls very low, allowing the throttle to open wide.
Patent GB-190622813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Toothpicks.
Inventor: BURTART HENRY JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-10-15
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 22,813. Burtart, H. J., Gerhardt, V. L. C., and Pollet, L. G. Nov. 7, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Toothpicks.-In a set of toothpicks a cut from a single sheet b, the separate picks are of triangular shape, and the set is enclosed in a folding case c, Fig. 1. In a modification, separate toothpicks are inserted in recesses in the body portion b. In modified forms of cases, (1) a sheet c, Fig. 3, of cardboard or other material is folded upon itself and closed by a rivet d, about which the set of toothpicks rotates; (2) a similarly-formed case has the rivet in the centre, and carries a double set of toothpicks; (3) the set of toothpicks is rolled up and inserted in a cylindrical case. The whole case may be enclosed in an outer envelope, preferably transparent, which is sealed after sterilization of the interior.
Patent GB-190624966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Telegraph and like Posts.
Inventor: MUIRHEAD FRANCIS LAUDER
Filed: 1906-11-06
Granted: 1907-11-06
Abstract: 24,966. Muirhead, F. L. Nov. 6. Posts for telegraphic purposes and wireless aerials, particularly such as are intended to be portable, are made with a tripod base, the legs v of which are pivoted to the base member k of the telescopic post so as to be capable of being folded and held by clips 6 for transport. The legs are joined by rigid struts 2 and flexible guys 1 which can be easily disconnected. Additional stays 9 may be placed half-way up the legs and fittings 8,10, 11 are provided for the attachment of extra supports. The various telescopic sections consist of tubes fixed at the top between a ring and a collar and strengthened at the bottom by a ring ; pegs or other devices are provided as a means of raising and lowering such sections, and a pin-and-hole catch r, s is used for keeping each section in position.
Patent GB-190701517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Choking Coils for Alternating Current Testing.
Inventor: MORCOM REGINALD KEBLE
Filed: 1907-01-21
Granted: 1908-01-21
Abstract: 1517. Morcom, R. K., and Walshe, J. M. Jan. 21. Resistances; testing.-A choking-coil is wound on a continuous magnetic core a, Fig. 1, of substantially uniform cross-section, forming a closed magnetic circuit worked at its maximum fluxdensity. The winding consists of strips of metal b, each of which, together with a strip or coating of insulating-material, is wound into a flat spiral, suitable connecting-pieces being provided at each end. Adjacent spirals are insulated from one another by washers c of relatively large diameter, and spaces are maintained by distance - pieces d between the spirals and the washers, to provide for the entrance of water or other cooling - fluid. According to the Provisional Specification, the coils may be constructed of iron strip. The choking-coil is applicable for meters, for starting electric motors, arc lamps, for wireless telegraphy, and for testing purposes. Such a choking-coil may be used for testing an alternator, with the connexions shown in Fig. 7, in which the choking-coil f and plates h, g dipping into a conducting-liquid form an inductive circuit from the alternator e, a parallel non-inductive circuit being formed between the plates h, i. By varying the position of the plate h, the power factor may be varied without appreciably altering the total resistance in the alternator circuit.
Patent GB-190705007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines
Inventor: UNDERWOOD JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1907-03-01
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 5007. Underwood, J. T. March 1. Typewriters.-Relates to means such as that described in Specification No. 21.157, A.D. 1905, for effecting limited rotation of the platen inde. pendently of the ordinary line-spacing mechanism. A crank 23, Fig. 7, and bevel-gear 21 are connectible with reversible gears 20, 93 on the platen shaft 12, respectively for effecting the backward and forward movements in condensed-record work or the forward movement in addressing envelopes &c. The gears 20, 93 are feathered on the shaft 12, and are connected by a yoke 94 adjusted by means of a lever 99, Fig. 11, which is retained by a slotted spring strip 103 formed with an obstruction 106 in the slot 102. The crank 23 and gear 21 are fixed on a hollow shaft 22 spring-supported on a stud 27 so that the mechanism is normally disconnected from the platen. Connexion is made by depressing the crank, and,is maintained by the engagement of a lug 43, Figs. 8 and 13, on the gear 21 under a step or ring 45, the lug 43 normally occupying a recess 49 in the ring. The movement of the crank is limited by a fixed stop 50, Fig. 7, and a stop 51 adjustable on a rack 54. Provision is made for leaving an interval of one or more line spaces between the successive entries on the record sheet. For this purpose, the return of the lug 43 into the recess 49 is retarded by a spring latch 65, Fig. 13 ; during this extra movement, a spring 69 on the shaft 22 is put under tension, so that when the crank is released, the shaft 22 is idly advanced by the spring to the limit of an adjustable stop 76, Figs. 8 and 13, and the latch 65 is cammed back by. the lug 43. The stop 76 co-operates with a projection 77 on the lug 43, and is formed on a slide 78 adjusted by means of a lever 79 and crank 82 moving over a scale. Provision is made whereby in the forward movement for adjusting envelopes, letter-heads, &c., after the crank has been adjusted to. the stop 51 and released, the crank advances with the platen in its ordinary movement until the lug 43 enters the recess 49. For this purpose, the crank 23, Fig. 7, is made in two parts, the outer part 109 being pivoted and spring-supported so that it clears the stop 51 when released, and the stop 50 is provided with a sloping back 114 so that the part 109 rides freely over it.
Patent GB-190705733-A (GB)
Title: High Efficiency Alternating-current Polyphase Commutator Motor
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-03-09
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 5733. Golby, F. W., [Soc. Alsacienne de Constructions Mecaniques]. March 9. Motors, controlling.-To obtain the minimum current in the rotor of a polyphase commutator motor and to give the motor a large overload capacity, an auxiliary transformer ta is employed with its primary and secondary windings respectively in series with the primary and secondary windings of the regulating-transformer tv feeding the rotor R. The secondary windings of the two transformers are connected so that their potentials are opposed. The brushes may be fixed at such an angle that the rotor current is zero at no load. The regulating transformer tv may be an autotransformer.
Patent GB-190706154-A (GB)
Title: Improved Warp-stop-motion for Looms.
Filed: 1907-03-14
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 6154. Hattersley & Sons, G., and Smith, A. March 14. Loom stop - motions; healds. - In warp stopmotions of the type described in Specification No. 8939, A.D. 1905. each of the levers carried by the fulcrum shaft 14, Fig. 3, is made in two parts 13<c>, 13<d>, Fig. 6, so that although the parts 13<c> may be held down by their hoops 12<a> they do not interfere with the rising of their fulcra on the shaft 14. A cam-operated lever normally presses on the lever 21, but when such lever is removed the spring 13f causes the part 13<d> to raise the pin 13<a> and stop the loom as described in the abovementioned Specification. In order to strengthen the lower ends b, Fig. 7, of the healds, they are made tubular. Means are also provided to disengage the stop-motion when required. When the end y, Fig. 5, of the pedal 56 is raised, the lever 54 is moved into the position shown and the pivoted rod 19 coupled to it is withdrawn so that its slotted end can slide over the stud on the lever 18, without transmitting motion through it to the warp stop-mechanism.
Patent GB-190708864-A (GB)
Title: Device for Burning Vegetation, Melting Snow, and the like.
Inventor: LAMB WILBERT WESLEY
Filed: 1907-04-16
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 8864. Lamb, W. W. April 16. Burners, applications of; vaporizing-apparatus.-An apparatus for burning weeds and melting show and ice consists of a row or rows of vapour burners on the outer end of a frame attached to a locomotive railway or highway vehicle carrying a fuel tank. The, oil passes from the tank 29 through the pipes 6, which have hinged joints 31, to the vaporizing - coils 7, and thence by pipes 8, Fig. 3, to a pipe 9, from which projects the shorter pipes 10 carrying burners 11. The burners, which are shown also separately in Fig. 4, have perforated bodies and are surmounted by a reflector 20<1>.
Patent GB-190709767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Inlaid Linoleum or the like.
Inventor: MANN JOHN
Filed: 1907-04-26
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 9767. Mann, J. April 26. Drawings to Specification. Plastic compositions.-A composition for use in making inlaid linoleum consists of wood flour, colouring-matter, linseed oil, and any suitable dryer such as turpentine.
Patent GB-190713880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ignition Devices for Blasting and Mining Fuses.
Inventor: HARGREAVES ANDREW FULLER
Filed: 1907-06-15
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 13,880. Hargreaves, A. F. June 15. Blasting and m i n i n g fuses.-Relates to igniters of the type in which a match is fired by friction or percussion, and consists in the use of a flaming fuse or vesta c surrounded by a coil c' of glass paper, and in the combination of parts forming the device. The igniter is enclosed in a tube b adapted to be attached to the fuse a and to be covered by lead foil h. The tube b is not airtight ; it contains, besides the match, a washer d, cotton-wool packing e, g, and cooling-material f such as ammonium oxalate, copper sulphate, or alum, or preferably starch grains impregnated with paraffin wax. The ignition is effected by striking a blow at the part i, which may be indicated by a mark.
Patent GB-190715211-A (GB)
Title: Pliable Letters and Figures Readily Fixed to Flat or Curved Surfaces.
Inventor: MURCH JOHN ERNEST
Filed: 1907-07-02
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 15,211. Murch, J. E. July 2. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Letters and numerals; name plates, signboards, &c. - Pliable letters and figures are cut out, or stamped, pressed, or moulded from a pliable material of the nature of linoleum, kamptulicon, &c. For use on facias, notice boards, &c., the letters are attached by coating with white lead or glue and bradding. The letters may be painted, enamelled, or stained and polished. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 6518, A.D. 1884, and No. 13,383, A.D. 1904.]