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Patent GB-190504987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inverted Lamps.
Inventor: REISS CARL
Filed: 1905-03-09
Granted: 1906-03-09
Abstract: 4987. Reiss, C. April 7, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Incandescent gas lamps.-A chamber a, Fig. 3, surrounds and extends above the mixing-tube or tubes of an inverted lamp, and is provided at its lower end with inlet openings g and at its upper end with exit openings i so that a current of fresh air passes upwards through the chamber to cool the mixing tubes. The combustion products escape through passages b, Figs. 3 and 4, and outlets f, and the openings g communicate directly or through tubes with the outer air. In a modification, the combustion products are deflected from the chamber a, Fig. 8, by caps n.
Patent GB-190506101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pocket Cases or Containers for Perishable, Delicate, or Easily Destructible Articles
Inventor: KOENIGSTEIN EMIL
Filed: 1905-03-23
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 6101. K÷nigstein, E. March 23. Contents, delivering. -A case or container for medicines &c. carries these articles enclosed in metal receptacles 10. A spring 8, having one end fastened to the end-plate 7 and the other to the partition 9, presses the receptacles against the clasp 3. When in this position, the end receptacle 10 may be withdrawn from the case through the upper opening 11. The Figure shows a modified form of case, in which a cover 12 is provided inside the clasp 3. The end receptacle is removed by the partial withdrawal of the cover through the upper opening 11, the receptacle going with it. The cover is formed with a projection 14 to assist in removal.
Patent GB-190513471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Accumulator Grids and Moulds therefor.
Filed: 1905-06-29
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 13,471. Cox, Ltd., H. W., and Mitchard, A. C. June 29. Casting and moulding; making galvanic batteries. -Relates to a grid for holding active material, and to a form of mould suitable for casting the grid. Figs. 2 and 3 show a grid in horizontal and vertical sections respectively. A lead frame a is provided with horizontal bars d and vertical bars e, f ; the bars d are preferably formed of a series of wedges g, pointing alternately to either face of the grid ; the bars e are rhomboidal in form and are arranged in echelon, each extending only part way through the grid, having one face coplanar with the face of the grid, while the bars f are of similar shape but extend right through the grid. Vertical grooves b to receive distance-pieces, and lugs at the top and bottom of the grids, are provided. Fig. 6 shows a suitable mould for casting the grid ; it is provided with outlets o for escape of air.
Patent GB-190514906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Printing for the Blind.
Inventor: LAW JAMES CAMPBELL
Filed: 1905-07-20
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 14,906. Law, J. C. July 20. Embossing.-Relates to type for printing braille characters for the blind. Each type A, Fig. 1, is cast or otherwise produced with the six points and the various characters are formed by removing the points not required, Fig. 7. The type is formed so as to leave the necessary space between each two characters.
Patent GB-190519020-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Utilizing the Heat Available in a Suction Gas Motor.
Inventor: HILLENBRAND JULIUS
Filed: 1905-09-20
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 19,020. Hillenbrand, J., and Kind, R. Sept. 20. Gas engines.-In suction-producer gas engines in which heat is given up by the cooling-water to the air supply of the producer, the air supply is moistened by contact with the cooling-water, and the exhaust products of the motor are utilized to heat the moistened air. As shown in Fig. 1, the motor, the gas washer 6, and the producer 21 are mounted on a common foundation frame. Air for the producer is supplied through pipes 3 in the water jacket 1 to a chamber. having a removable cover 2 in which chamber the air is moistened by contact with the cooling-water. The moistened air then passes by a pipe 5 to a chamber 11, which is heated by the exhaust gases entering the chamber 8 by the pipe 7 and leaving by a pipe not shown. After leaving the chamber 11, the hot air and steam enter the producer through the grating 18. The combustible gas is drawn. away through an annular chamber 20. The gas is then purified in any suitable washing-chamber, such as 6. Air for combustion is heated. before entering the motor cylinder by passing through pipes 15 in the water jacket 1. To prevent the formation of tarry deposits in the cylinder, provision is made to heat the combustion air to such a temperature that the resulting temperature of the cylinder charge is higher than that of the entering producer gas. The level of the cooling- water in the cylinder jacket may be controlled by a ball float.
Patent GB-190522127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Turbines, Rotary Compressors and the like.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
Filed: 1905-10-30
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 22,127. Parsons, C. A., and Stoney, G. G. Oct. 30. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for.-In air, gas, and steam turbines and rotary compressors, in order to reduce the skin friction and the possibility of. damage due to too close contact, the ends of the blades are thinned as shown in Fig. 2, or corrugated strips m,p, Fig. 3, of brass or the like, are let into the casing and the wheel opposite to the ends of the blades and guides. The ends of the blades may also be fitted with corrugated strips. Specification. No. 8698, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Rotary engines &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190522350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning Machines.
Inventor: STETSON WILLIAM ALBERT
Filed: 1905-11-01
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 22,350. Stetson, W. A. Nov. 1. Spindle apparatus.- The bobbins o of ring frames are driven from the spindles e through clutch members m which fit the bobbins frictionally and bear on the dome - shaped part f of the wharl at a ring contact only, this arrangement avoiding retardation of the spindles when changing bobbins. The spindles e are driven by bevel friction wheels g, f<2>, and a fixed collar e' on each spindle prevents the clutches; from being lifted off with the bobbins. The pinion f<2> is built up of layers of leather compressed and held between fibre washers f<5>, f<6>, the whole being held against a shoulder on a sleeve of the part f by a metal washer f<7> secured by upsetting the end of the sleeve. The edge of the washer f<7> is bevelled to engage a corresponding part of the wheel g, lifting of the spindle being thereby prevented. The spindle is mounted eccentrically in a bolster d freely mounted in a sleeve c, and a coil spring h fixed to the sleeve and bolster constantly tends to turn the latter 'so as to keep the friction surfaces in contact. Oil is supplied through a passage p in the sleeve, and flows through vertical and horizontal grooves in the bolster to the spindle.
Patent GB-190605772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Station or Route Indicators
Inventor: ALBANESE GUISEPPE SACCO
Filed: 1906-03-09
Granted: 1907-03-09
Abstract: 5772. Albanese, G. S. March 9. Indicators, route, for vehicles; indicators, station, stopping-place, and like.-Relates to route or station indicators, and, according to the Provisional Specification, to advertising-signs. The station names are arranged in duplicate on one side of a band 3 carried by rollers 4 in a triangular or V-shaped double-faced case. The rollers are removably mounted on shanks 7, 17, and are prevented from turning upon them by pins 19. Drums 8, 8<1> capable of sliding on sleeves 13 are each provided with two cords 14 carried to either end of the car for operating the rollers. When a cord is pulled, the clutch 9<1>, 10<1> is unclutched and the drum pushed sideways so that the clutch 9, 10 engages, and the roller is driven, the part 10<1> being held. against rotation by a pawl 12 and ratchet 11. On release of the cord, a spring 15 disengages the clutch 9, 10 and a spring 16 winds the cord on the drum again. The clutches and ratchets are so arranged that when one roller is being driven the other runs free. Springs 20 prevent lateral movement of the rollers. Handles 18 are provided for operating the rollers by hand, if desired, but they are normally operated by the cords 14. This may be done automatically by means of a pneumatic apparatus worked by the compressed-air supply which is sometimes used to open and close the carriage doors at the stations, or a separate pneumatic installation under the control of the conductor may be provided. The indicator may be illuminated internally.
Patent GB-190618400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Motor Cars.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1906-08-16
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 18,400. Mills, B. J. B., [Wagenhals, W. G.]. Aug. 16. Locomotive railway vehicles.-Relates to the general arrangement of the engine, propelling-gear, and controlling-gear of steam-railway motor-cars, in which the engine is mounted on one of the bogies, and is supplied with steam and controlled from the body of the vehicle through flexible pipes and connexions. Fig. 2 shows a plan, and Fig. 3 an elevation of the bogie, while Fig. 4 shows an end elevation of the cylinders 14, 15. The bogie is preferably of the four-wheel type, having side frames 5 supported from the axle-boxes 6 by links 9 and springs 8. The side frames are connected by braces 10 and by a heavy ribbed casting 11 forming a bed-plate. The central portion of the bed-plate is raised and provided with a central hole and an annular groove 12, to receive a cylindrical bearing- piece 13 secured to the bottom of the car body 1. Lateral swaying of the car body is prevented by the side bearings 13<1>. The engine, which is preferably of the two-cylinder type, is arranged between the two axles and supported at one end on one of the axles, and at the other by springs from the bed-plate 11. The cylinders 14, 15 and valve boxes are built together in a single rigid structure, but separate casings 20 are provided for each connecting-rod 16 and crank-disk 18. These casings are secured to the cylinders and formed with forward extensions 21, 21<1>, which contain bearings for the axle and are connected by the bar 23<1>. The shaft 19 carrying the crank-disks 18 is mounted in bearings in the inner walls of the casings 20, and drives the axle through toothed gearing 33, 34. Eccentrics on the shaft 19 actuate the valves through a Stephenson's link-motion. The two axles of the truck are coupled by rods 35. The ends of the springs 42 supporting the cylinders rest upon a flat part of the bed-plate 11, the weight of the cylinders being transmitted through the pin 44 having rounded heads to a block 39, which rests on the springs and is guided vertically between standards 37 secured to the bed-plate 11. The pipe, leading from the boiler mounted on the car body to the engine on the truck, is arranged with ball-and-socket and extension joints. The mechanism for reversing the link-motion of the engine is constructed, as shown in plan in Fig. 6, so as to be unaffected by the movement of the truck. The hand reversing-sbaft 55 is provided with cranks 56 connected to rods 57, sliding in guides 58 and adapted to move a segment 60 curved about the pivot of the truck as a centre. The segment operates the link-motion through rollers 61<1>, carried by the rods 61 and the link-work connected therewith. The preferred braking-devices comprise brake cylinders 74, mounted on the truck and acting on arms 73 on the rocking shaft 72, which applies brake blocks 78 on one side of each pair of wheels through the links 76.
Patent GB-190622386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints for Handles of Cake Dishes, Biscuit Boxes, Butter Dishes, Dessert Dishes and the like-the Improvements being applicable to other Articles.
Inventor: RANDS ERNEST JAMES
Filed: 1906-10-10
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 22,386. Rands, E. J. Oct. 10. Biscuit boxes; dishes; stands for table use.- Relates to joints for the handles of cake dishes, biscuit boxes, butter dishes, dessert dishes, &c. Studs or trunnions e, Fig. 2, engage lugs g, c on the dish and handle respectively. In each joint, projections f on one of the lugs are adapted to engage recesses h on the other lug so that, when the dish is lifted, the handle is retained in its vertical position by the engagement of the parts f, h due to its lateral pressure. In modifications the teeth fare of a more or less semicircular form, or as shown in Fig. 7 the teeth may be serrated. When the handle is detached, the dish may be used as an ordinary dish.
Patent GB-190626967-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam Boilers or Generators.
Inventor: BRUNDRIT JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-11-27
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 26,967. Brundrit, J. Nov. 27. Water-circulation, promoting.-The boiler is fitted internally with a closed vessel a, Figs. 2 and 3, connected by pipes e, d with the steam space and the lower part of the water space. The air trapped in the vessel a during the filling of the boiler expands when heated by the surrounding water, and drives out the water through the pipe e. Water then enters the vessel through the pipe d. The pipe e is connected with a casing f surrounding the conical end of the pipe d and open at the top and bottom. The vessel a may be fitted in the smokebox and may have cross-tubes; or it may be composed of tubes.
Patent GB-190627866-A (GB)
Title: Combined Time Recorder & Cash Register & Cash Till
Inventor: NICHOLS FRANK THOMAS
Filed: 1906-12-07
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 27,866. Nichols, F. T., and Kew, H. E. Dec. 7. Tills.-In a combined autograph cash register and time recorder, the time is printed, a shield partly covering the record strip is withdrawn, on depressing a plunger, to allow an autograph to be recorded, a second record of the time is made and a second shield withdrawn, to allow the purchase to be entered, on opening the cash drawer. The paper strip and an ink ribbon are depressed on to time-printing wheels o<1> on lowering a plunger A carrying a plate A<2>, which strikes a projection v on a spring-controlled shaft V carrying the printing- hammer B. A slide E partly covering the record strip is withdrawn at the same time for the autograph record by a pin G on the plate A<2> engaging in a slot F in a plate carrying the slide. The cash drawer is locked while the plunger is depressed by a bolt M actuated by levers L, L'. The paper strip is fed forward by a pawl I, Fig. 3, on a slotted plate H<2> actuated by a rod H secured to the slide, which is returned to cover the strip on releasing the plunger A. A partition P of the cash drawer is provided with a slope T and a catch Q, which strikes a pawl R pivoted to a lever V<2> thus rocking the shaft V and actuating the printing- hammer. A second slide E<1> covering the remainder of the record strip is withdrawn by a spring N when a roller S carried by an arm on the slide descends the incline T, paper being advanced by a pawl I<1> actuated by an arm H'. The parts are returned to their original positions on closing the drawer. The ink ribbon is advanced by bevel and ratchet gearing'from the shaft V and is reversed when a projection thereon strikes one of two levers pivoted to the shaft bearing the bevel gears.
Patent GB-190702136-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Improvements in Apparatus for Cleaning Table Cutlery
Inventor: ADKINS JOSIAH CAVE
Filed: 1907-01-28
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 2136. Adkins, J. C. Jan. 28. Knives, cleaning and polishing.-Knives are held with their blades flat on the bottom of a box and are brushed when in this position. The box has a hinged lid A; its front C is made to slide out for insertion of the knives by rabbeting the ends D and making a corresponding groove in the sides of the box. The knife-handles H rest on a projecting front shelf I, fixed to the front edge of the box and supported by cross-bars J. The inner edge of this shelf is rabbeted, and the corresponding edge of the bottom of the box is rounded off to take the knife-shoulders. The knife-handles are held in place by loose blocks N, secured to the ledge I by screws or pins passing through a slot P running the length of the ledge, and by a fixed end block Q and a block T taking pressure from a screw R and a nut. The knives are polished by a brush V, weighted by a metal plate Y and reciprocated by a rod Z passing through one end of the box. The pressure on the brush may otherwise be obtained by the lid being fastened down by springs and acting on wheels on the back of the brush. According to the Provisional Specification, the knives may be cleaned by hand brushes or pads; or the brushes may be reciprocated by hand through cranks, rods, and gear-wheels.
Patent GB-190704231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Root Cutters.
Inventor: NICHOLSON EDWARD HENRY
Filed: 1907-02-20
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 4231. Nicholson, E. H. Feb. 20. Cutting and slicing roots.-Relates to means for preventing wedging in the feed-hopper of disk root-cutters. A panel 1 is pivoted at 3, and is caused to vibrate by means of an adjustable finger or fingers 6 on the panel actuated by an interrupted screw 4 on the driving-shaft 5.
Patent GB-190708810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Car Couplings and the like.
Inventor: FRAZIER JAMES LOUIS
Filed: 1907-04-16
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 8810. Frazier, J. L. April 16. Shackles.-A coupling for mining - cars and cars for hauling dirt in contracting work &c. comprises a member A, Fig. 5, having an horizontal eye C, a reduced shank E, and a head D which projects above and to each side of the shank, the whole being adapted to engage with corresponding recesses K, J formed in another member B, Fig. 3, also having an eye C<1>. The parts are locked in the coupled position by a sleeve L mounted between collars G, H upon the member B and shaped as shown in Fig. 6, so as normally, under the action of gravity, to take up a position whereby a slot M formed therein is brought to the top of the member B. For uncoupling, the sleeve L is rotated to bring the slot M immediately under the recess J, whereupon' the member A falls out of engagement. In a modification, the recess J, K may open towards the top of the member B.
Patent GB-190709262-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mode of Securing or Fastening Covers, Lids or such like to Jars, Bottles, Pots, Tins and the like.
Inventor: PARKER GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-04-22
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 9262. Parker, G. W., and Dunlop, J. April 22. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Stoppers.-Relates to a method of securing covers, lids, &c. to pickle bottles, jam or jelly jars, pots, tins, &c. The cover d has a number of projections d<2>, which are adapted to engage in the groove c in the neck. For the purpose of securing and releasing the cover, the projections are encircled by an incomplete wire or other ring f, which at one end is formed with a chisel-shaped point f<1> and at the other end with a handle f<2>. In the position shown, the ring secures the cover, but, by rotating the ring point foremost, the point passes under the projections d<2> successively, and so releases the cover. When in the released position, a reverse rotation of the ring causes it to pass outside the projections, to secure the cover. The cover may, if desired, be used with a glass or other stopper.
Patent GB-190716219-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Orthoptics.
Inventor: JORDAN ALFRED ALEXANDER MCKAY
Filed: 1907-07-15
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 16,219. Jordan, A. A. M. July 15. Orthoptics.-The orthoptic eyepiece 7 is hinged to a light frame 3 secured to a band 2 which encircles the head. The stem 6 carrying the eyepiece is retained in a vertical position as shown, or in a raised position, by projections on the stem engaging in flutings in the inner faces of the lugs 5. The eyepiece can thus be readily raised above the line of sight and afterwards brought back to its correct position in front of the eye. Two frames 11, 12 containing a lens and a tinted glass are pivotally mounted so that they may be readily moved into and out of position in front of the eyepiece. They are secured in their operative position by a spring 10 which is attached to a lateral projection 9.
Patent GB-190719308-A (GB)
Title: Device for Making Tablets for Dispensing Purposes.
Inventor: MCEWAN ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-08-28
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 19,308. WeEwan, A. Aug. 28. Moulding medicinal tablets. - Two superposed disks a, b are clamped together by means of a central milled screw c passing loosely through a hole d in the upper disk a and engaging with a screwed hole d' in the lower disk b. Recesses e<1> ... e<4> of different sizes are formed in the disk a to receive charges of material, which are pressed into tablets by means of a plunger k. When forming convex tablets, concave recesses f<1> ... f<4> are formed in the disk b corresponding to the recesses e<1> ... e<4>. In using the apparatus, the plates a, b are first clamped together by means of the screw c, dowel pins h serving to prevent angular movement ; a charge of material is placed in one of the recesses e' ... e<4>, and, after it has been compressed by the plunger k, the screw c is loosened, and the disk a raised and turned until the tablet is above a notch g, Fig. 2, in the lower disk b, the compressed tablet being then punched out through this notch. According to the Provisional Specification, the plates a, b are secured together by means of a thumb-nut screwing on to a stud secured to one plate and passing through a hole in the other.
Patent GB-190720837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gyroscopes to give Stability to Vehicles, and other Bodies.
Inventor: SAYER ROBERT COOKE
Filed: 1907-09-19
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 20,837. Sayer, R. C. Sept. 19. Gyroscopic apparatus.-Relates to means for rendering vehicles stable. A top b with peripheral teeth c on its peg is driven by means of bevelgearing f, g and teeth e in the bowl d. It is stated that the top, by remaining steady when the vehicle tilts, comes into contact with it at some point or points m, through which the vehicle is pushed back into its normal position.
Patent GB-190727154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Evaporative Condensers for Exhaust Steam.
Inventor: AMOR GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-12-09
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 27,154. Amor, G. W. Dec. 9. Condensers.-Corrugated pipes A in evaporative surface condensers for condensing exhaust steam are formed with gutters B for the passage of water of condensation. The gutters are made as deep as, or deeper than the corrugations, and may extend the full length of the pipes, or only between the extreme corrugations. The gutters lead into a drainage-pipe O, which may pass through the ends of the pipes, and may be provided with perforations M coincident with the bases of the gutters. In modifications, the drain-pipe passes through connecting-pieces at the ends of the pipes; or each gutter is provided with a separate pipe leading into a main drain-pipe. Specifications No. 17,755, A.D. 1907, and No. 24,851, A.D. 1908, are referred to. In the Provisional Specification, the application of the gutters to gilled pipes is referred to.
Patent GB-190727786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supporting and Operating Curtains and the like
Inventor: RUTTER GEORGE
Filed: 1908-12-17
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 27,786. Rutter, G. June 17, 1908. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-In rotatable curtain-poles having screw-like formations on their surfaces, master runners e of the same shape as the tube are guided by means of a wire or rod e' passing through them. The edges of the inner surfaces of the runners are rounded to reduce friction. In a modification, shown in Fig. 5, the runners are in the form of two small wheels e', running on the twisted edges and connected by side pieces e<3>. Flanges c or pulleys are provided at one end for actuating-cords d, d<1>, which pass through eyes d<2> to limit their movement.