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Patent GB-190328416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: JUNGGREN OSCAR
Filed: 1903-12-28
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 28,416. Junggren, O. Dec. 26, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam &c. turbines nave the nozzles and intermediate guide-vane supports formed integral to facilitate adjustment. The nozzle 14, Fig. 1, and guide-vane support 10 are formed in one piece, and the support has slotted bolt holes 12 for the fixing-bolts 13 to allow it to be adjusted by means of bolts 17, Fig. 4, which engage lugs 16 on the support. The steam pipe 20 can be freed during the adjustment, and its slotted bolt-holes allow for the movement. In a modification, the nozzle and support are separate parts and are bolted together so that they can be adjusted simultaneously.
Patent GB-190328601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Fire Alarm Systems and the like;
Filed: 1903-12-29
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 28,601. Bowell, G. B., and Pearson Fire Alarm, Ltd. Dec. 29. Alarm apparatus.- Relates to a fire-alarm or similar system, in which a fault in the line gives a different signal from an actual alarm, and the lino can be tested for faults. In the system described, there are two batteries 7, 17, of approximately equal voltages, at the central and transmitting ends respectively, with similar poles earthed at 8, 13. Normally they are in opposition, and no current flows in the line, but, when a pole-changer system 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 at the transmitting-end is operated by hand or by an electromagnet 18, which may be worked automatically on the outbreak of fire, the batteries are put in series, and the relay 3 works an indicator. If the plug 9 is now inserted in the spring-jack 1, 2, the volt-meter indicator 10 is put into open circuit, and the double voltage sends the needle over to indicate fire. If a part of the line-wire becomes earthed, the relay indicator acts as before described, but the volt-meter needle will now only swing half way to indicate a fault. To test for faults in the normal position, the Morse key 4 is switched over to the earth connection 6, when the relay indicator should be operated. A reversing-key in the system may replaca the Morse key for metallic circuits.
Patent GB-190408693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1904-04-15
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 8693. Ganz & Co. Eisengiesaerei und Maschinenfabrik AKt.-Ges. May 9, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Arc lamps.-Regulation is effected by an iron core 7 below a coil, connected by a rod to a pivoted plate 3, on which rests an insulating refractory clutch-plate 4, with a central hole just large enough for the upper carbon, and an upper conical recess round the hole ; the coil is adjustable, and carries a dash-pot 16, connected by levers with the core. The moving core 7 has a conical recess to correspond with the taper of the fixed core 9. The plates 3, 4 are horizontal when no current passes, so that the carbon can slide, but the action of the current raises the plate 3, and the plate 4 grips the rod. The insulated guide 12 for the upper carbon holder is made prismatic, and prevents the carbon from being rotated by the flexible wire 15 by which the current is conveyed to it. The lower carbon is held by an insulated bracket 16, and the globe is nearly airtight.
Patent GB-190410371-A (GB)
Title: A Detachable Button for Garments and the like
Inventor: REININGHAUS CARL
Filed: 1904-05-05
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 10,371. Reininghaus, C. May 13, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Buttons and button-fasteners.-The button, Fig. 1, is flat and is provided with a central hole a and two diametrically-opposite recesses b, c. The loops d, e, the entire lengths of which are exactly double the distance between the recesses b, c, are fastened at one end to the garment, and, to attach the button, are placed through the hole a and then round the button from opposite sides into the recesses b, c, Fig. 4. The loops are preferably secured to bands or ribbons, which are then fastened to the garments.
Patent GB-190501258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Extracting Paints, Pigments & other Matters of a similar or like consistency from the Tins, Drums or similar Receptacles in which they are Stored
Inventor: THATCHER ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-01-23
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 1258. Thatcher, A. W. Jan. 23. Cans.-Relates to means for expelling paint or any other semi-fluid substance from a can provided with a discharge nozzle. After the can lid has been removed, a disk C of asbestos, cardboard, &c. is placed on the contents, and a frame F, carrying a screw plunger D, is fixed in position by means of one or more screws I. When the screwed cap J has been removed, the paint may be expelled through the nozzle J<1> by rotation of the handle L. The arms of the frame F which are not provided with screws I have notches cut in them to receive the projecting bead B. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 12,279, A.D. 1894.]
Patent GB-190503264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Wheels for Elevators, Conveyors, Trucks, and the like.
Inventor: SIMPKIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-02-16
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 3264. Simpkin, W. Feb. 16. Brasses and bushes; axle-caps. - -Relates to wheels for elevators, conveyers, and trucks constructed with renewable bushes and an oil - containing chamber on the extetior side. The wheel c, fitted with a bush d, wears against a sleeve b secured to the axle-arm a, and is secured by a collar e through which passes the linch pin f. The wheel has a screw-threaded part c', on which screws the oilchamber g, which is prevented from working loose by set-gcrews l passing through projections k. A filling-orifice is closed by a screw stopper h secured by a split pin j. On the interior side of the wheel is a packing - chamber c<2> closed by a screw-threaded cap c<3>.
Patent GB-190504789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible and Feathering Screw Propellers
Inventor: DOUGLAS JOHN
Filed: 1905-03-07
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 4789. Douglas, J. March 7. Screw propellers.-In a feathering propeller, the sliding sleeve that controls the blades is arranged within a hollow bracket forming the. after bearing for the propeller shaft, and its operating-lever passes through' this bracket. The shank of each propeller blade has a flange g slotted to receive a block connected 'to the rod m by the pin l. These rods m pass through holes in the boss and in a sleeve on the propeller shaft, and are operated' by the sliding sleeve n arranged in the bracket. The motion of the blades when set for driving ahead is limited by screws (not shown), which bear agains the ends of the rods m. In modifications, the rods m may be formed as racks which engage -teeth formed on the peripheries of the flanges g, and the sleeve n, which may be fitted inboard, is moved longitudinally by rack-and-pinion gearing.
Patent GB-190505242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cleaning Bottles and the like.
Inventor: BERGER BERNHARD
Filed: 1905-03-13
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 5242. Berger, B. March 13. Cleaning bottles &c.-In the double machine shown, a bottle is passed over each of the spindles h, which are inserted into the shaft v. The bottle is held in position by means of an arm p swinging into position and provided with a rubber roller o. The bottom of each bottle is cleaned by a brush q in a guide r to which the arm p is rigidly attached. Externally, the bottles are cleaned by suitablyshaped brushes f rotated along with the brushes g from the belt pulley c and the pulleys d, e, as shown in Fig. 3. The bottles are sprayed with water from the pipes t, and are enclosed with the brushes in glass casings. The shaft v forms the axis of the belt pulley c, and is supported in bearings connected by a bow l so as to be laterally adjustable by means of a screwed spindle and a hand-wheel,
Patent GB-190505870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: STAAHLGREN KARL A A
Filed: 1905-03-20
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 5870. Staablgren, K. A. A. March 20. Annular-chamber type .-Fig. 1 shows a vertical section and Fig. 3 an horizontal section of a rotary engine having two annular chambers 12, in which two opposite pistons rotate. The pistons project from piston disks 2 secured to the main shaft 5. The rotary abutment is geared to the shaft 5 and rotates upon a stationary hollow shaft 16, which forms the steam inlet. Ports 28 in the shaft 16 admit steam behind the pistons when the passages 19 in the abutment register with these ports, the abutment thus acting as a cut-off valve. Exhaust takes place through a port 31, to which the front of the piston is always open.
Patent GB-190506874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: COMBET LOUIS
Filed: 1905-03-31
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 6874. Combat, L. March 31. Crank linkages. -In driving-mechanism for bicycles &c., in which the pedal cranks drive the road wheel through links e, m, cranks n, wheels o, q and chain p, to obviate dead-points, cranks f are mounted in floating plates k upon the axes h of eccentrics i, the motion of the plates being controlled by eccentrics s, Fig. 4. Rollers upon the fixed frame a serve to support the eccentrics i. Cranks, with one trunnion in t h e frame a and the other in the floating plate, may be used in lieu oi the eccentrics s. In a modification, the cranks d, f are mounted in eccentrics connected by an adjustable rod or by an endless chain.
Patent GB-190512541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Staple Forming and Discharging Mechanism.
Inventor: HOXIE VERNON
Filed: 1905-06-16
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 12,541. Hoxie, V. June 16. Stapling.-Relates to wire staple forming and discharging mechanism, particularly applicable to looms for weaving wire fabrics in which the weft and warp wires are secured together by staples. Fig. 2 is a front elevation of the upper part of Fig. 1, and Fig. 3 is a section on the line x-x, Fig. 2. The wire 10<b> is fed upwards by the wheels 34, 35, operated by ratchet-gearing 39, 40, and is cut into sections by the reciprocating knife 20, coacting with the die 25, adjusted by the screw 25<a>. The severed sections 10 are guided by grooves 15 in the two parts 13, 14, and fall into the horizontal position. The parts 13, 14 form a magazine holding a number of superimposed sections. The inclined plunger 6 is reciprocated by the link 19, and guided by ribs 7 in the two walls of the part 2, engaging grooves 8. The hooked finger 9 is pivoted to the plunger 6, and guided by the roller 11 engaging the camgroove 12. When the plunger is retracted, the roller 11 enters the inclined part of the groove 12, and the finger 9 rises, seizing the lowest wire in the magazine, and drawing it into U-shape in the contracted space 16, below the pivoted block 17, pressed down by the spring 17<a>. As soon as the legs are parallel, the staple is forced by the block 17 into the plane of the discharging-tongue 6<a> on the plunger 6. When the plunger advances, the roller 11 enters the vertical part of the groove 12, the finger 9 falls, and the staple is discharged. The die 27<a> coacts with the end of the table 3 to clinch the staple. The tables 3, 4 are reciprocated on the part 1<a> of the frame 1 by eccentrics 31. The pin 21<a> on the table 4 engages the pin 21 to actuate the knife 20, the motion being limited by the stud 23 engaging the part 2.
Patent GB-190513798-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Locking Device applicable to Bolts.
Inventor: BRITTAN FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-07-04
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 13,798. Brittan, F. W., and Cross, L. H. July 4. Locking bolts.-A washer a for locking bolts is provided with sharp pins or projections b on both faces. It may be used in conjunction with the locking - devices described in Specifications No. 21,164, A.D. 1903, and No. 313, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190516657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Arc Lamps
Filed: 1905-08-16
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 16,657. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Murphy, E. J. Aug. 16. Arc lamps .-A resistance e of magnetite or other material having a negative temperature - coefficient is connected in parallel with the series regulating- device a and heated by a shunt coil f, so as to diminish the power of the regulating-device in accordance with rise of voltage of the arc. Variations of temperature within the casing of the mechanism are compensated for by means of a similar resistance in series with the regulating-device, or of a resistance having a high positive temperaturecoefficient, connected in series with the first one ; or the resistance e may be placed outside the casing. Adjustment may be effected by varying the resistance e or the distance of the heating-coil f from it ; or the resistance may be in the form of a rod or of a spiral wound on an insulating-cylinder, the heating-coil being slipped over it to the desired extent. The regulating-mechanism may be of the electro-magnetic, thermal, or other type. The invention is particularly applicable to lamps run in series.
Patent GB-190523694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Percussive Hand Tools, Power Hammers and similar Tools Actuated by Compressed Air.
Inventor: STOCKS HARRY BENWELL
Filed: 1905-11-17
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 23,694. Stocks, H. B., and Webb, J. R. Nov. 17. Fluid-pressure hammers.-In a percussive handtool such as a power hammer of the type described in Specification No. 15,869, A.D. 1905, in which high and low air pressure are generated by an aircompressor and held up in two tubes connected to the tool until a predetermined air pressure is attained, the secondary distributing - valve is dispensed with, the differential equilibrium valve or valves being made to serve this purpose also and to cut off high-pressure air when a portion only of the outward stroke has been effected. The back of the valve box has two semicircular recesses m<1>, g<1>, to which the high and low pressure are respectively conducted by passages m, g' from the two inlets, the admission being regulated by a spring-pressed valve n sliding in an open-ended tube. High-pressure air constantly. acts against the area e of the hollow valve c through the port p, Fig. 3, and low-pressure air constantly acts against the area d through a port q. When the valve is in the position shown in Fig. 3, highpressure air passes through a port r to drive out the piston, exhaust from the previous stroke passing through a port t<1> and then through a passage u, ports u<3> in the valve, and a port v. The compressor is arranged to deliver only the volume required for a desired portion of the outward stroke, so that the pressure in the high-pressure tube falls in order to allow the low-pressure air to move the valve backwards sufficiently to cut off high-pressure air but not to open to low-pressure air. To effect this, when the valve is partly moved, it is held by high-pressure air passing through the passage s into the recesses s<1>, s<3>, outlets t being provided to prevent the pressure from becoming too high. When the piston uncovers the hole t<1>, high-pressure air is exhausted and the valve is blown over to the position shown in Fig. 1. Low-pressure air then passes through ports u<2>, u and drives back the piston, the remaining exhaust passing through ports r, s and holes u<3>. The valve may be of annular, piston, or other type, or two valves may be used as an equivalent for a differential valve. According to the Provisional Specification, the piston is cushioned on its return stroke by closing the high-pressure port through which the air has been exhausting, the air so compressed leading to the high-pressure end of the valve ; a by-pass may be used. Specification No. 19,949, A.D. 1904, is referred to in the Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-190524017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Valves.
Filed: 1905-11-21
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 24,017. Nesbit, D. M., and Ashwell & Nesbit. Nov. 21. Rotary dis7c valves; indicating amount of opening of valves.-A disk h is mounted on a spindle f and is provided with holes k of different diameters which can be used to regulate the passage, of fluid from the inlet c to the outlet d of a valve casing a, b. The disk h is seated at q, being pressed thereon by a spring m. An indicator o shows whether the valve is closed or otherwise.
Patent GB-190601158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Purifying Apparatus for Liquids.
Inventor: SCHMIDT CARL
Filed: 1906-01-16
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 1158. Schmidt, C. Jan. 16. Liquids, purifying; water, purifying.-Solid precipitants are discharged from a vessel a through an opening f by means o f a screw conveyer b, which is driven from a water-wheel c actuated by the liquid to be purified. The solids meet sufficient water to dissolve them, supplied from the water - wheel casing through the pipe i, and the two are mixed together as they are passed through a vessel e by a screw d, which is also turned from the wheel c. The opening k does not reach to the bottom of the vessel e, so that undissolved particles of solid are retained. To prevent packing against the end of the vessel a, the screw b is provided near the opening f with threads turned in the reverse direction.
Patent GB-190603821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Safety Fences or Gates for Mining Cages or the like.
Inventor: HOUGHTON HENRY
Filed: 1906-02-16
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 3821. Houghton, H. Feb. 16. M i n e cage fittings. - Gates or fences for mine cages &c., for preventing, as described in Specification No. 681, A.D. 1905, passengers from falling into the well, are constituted by two vertical posts c on each side of the entrance to the cage having swellings d arranged at equal intervals which diminish in size towards the top. A number of cross-bars e slide on the uprights, and the openings in them are adapted to rest upon the corresponding swellings so as to form a barrier. The cross-bars when raised are secured by a catch. The crossbars may be replaced by a collapsible frame, and the swellings are then dispensed with.
Patent GB-190603984-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coin-freed Apparatus of the Target Shooting Type.
Inventor: JOFEH JOHN
Filed: 1906-02-17
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 3984. Jofeh, J. Feb. 17. Shooting - galleries ; games of skill, apparatus for.-in target apparatus in which a dummy gun is aimed at a distant target, the aim is indicated by a mark visibly produced on a sheet h of porous material, which is arranged behind the miniature glass target d supported by the apparatus. The frame l carrying the . indicating-mechanism shares in the movements of the gun in any direction, being pivoted on a stud p fixed in the vertical bar q, which is mounted in centres r and connected to the gun by a system of links and universal joints (not shown), a similar system l<1>, l<2>, l<3> being connected to the frame. After prepayment, the drum i may be rotated by an external handle, thereby winding up the paper &c. on the drum k and bringing a fresh portion into view behind the target d, and rocking the spring-actuated lever w to the left by the engagement of the flange x with the arm w<1>. This lever, as it returns, engages the pivoted lever y, the long arm of which strikes the stud t<4> on the spring- actuated lever t, which is pivoted at t<1> to a lug l<5> on the frame l, removing the spring-controlled catch t<3> from a stud s<2> on the ratchet counter s. The ratchet carries six short studs s' and two longer studs s<3>, permitting the gun to be fired four times after each prepayment. - The gun is then pointed and the trigger pulled, when the tripping-slide o is drawn back along the frame l by means of the chain &c. v guided by pulleys, the projector slide m accompanying its movement owing to the engagement of a spring-controlled pawl o' on the former with a stop m<2> on the latter. At the end of the motion, the slide o strikes the portion z' of the lever z, removing the locking-tooth z<2> from the stud s<1> or s<2> as the case may be and freeing the ratchet s. Simultaneously, the stop o<4> removes the pawl o<1> from engagement with the stud m<2>, when the spring-actuated slide m, on which the reservoir n is resiliently mounted, is returned with sufficient momentum to carry forward the reservoir and enable the pad n' to register the result of the shot on the paper &c. h. During this motion of the slide, the pad m<1> rotates the ratchet s the space of one tooth, the ratchet being similarly rotated at each operation until the pawl t<3> engages one of the long studs s<2>, when further prepayment is necessary. The frame l is retained in position by a spring l<4>, and the lever z may be provided with a pad @<3>. The Provisional Specification states that the marking-device may puncture the target. Coin action; coin-discharging mechanism.-The inserted coin depresses the pawl f, removing it from engagement with a disk on the shaft i<1>, and is discharged by the movement of the lever w.
Patent GB-190605354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: TURNER CLARENCE CLAXTON BLAGDO
Filed: 1906-03-05
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 5354. Turner, C. C. B., and Jamieson, S. W. March 5. Cameras.-A camera of adjustable focus is combined with a view - finder of adjustable focus, the camera and view-finder lenses being carried by separate structures, so that focusing of the camera is effected by focusing the viewfinder. A folding pocket or box camera a having a fall opening front a<1> is shown. By rotation of the spindle a<4>, the camera and view - finder are focused simultaneously by means of racks a<2>, b<3> and pinions a<5>, b<4>, the numbers of teeth on the pinions being in the ratio of the focal: lengths of the lenses of the camera and view-finder. The rack b<3> is so. arranged that the view-finder is in focus for infinity when its rack is set back to its fullest extent, as shown in Figs. 1 and 3. When the camera is opened and its lens is set, either by a pointer or preferably by a stop a<7> on' the rack a<2> in focus-for infinity, and is secured to the rack as by a clamp a<8>, both view-finder and camera are in initial focus for infinity and snapshots for that focus can be taken without adjustment of the camera more than is necessary in existing focusing hand-cameras, but, otherwise, focusing is effected by means of the view-finder.