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Patent GB-190514565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Protectig Electric Distribution Systems and Apparatus against Reversal of Energy.
Filed: 1905-07-14
Granted: 1906-07-14
Abstract: 14,565. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Woodbridge, J. E. July 14. Cut-outs, which operate upon reversal of current and not upon overload to release an automatic switch, comprise an armature adapted to move between the extremities of a pair of limbs magnetized by oppositely-wound series coils connected in the circuit to be protected, and means for tripping the circuit-breaker by a pivoted weight released upon the occurence of the reversal. Within a switchboard S, Fig. 2, is arranged horizontally a solenoid b of many turns connected across the mains. The solenoid surrounds a magnetic tube c, within which is a thin iron bar d, pivoted at one end upon a bracket fixed to the front of the switchboard. At its other end the bar is attached to a support secured to a vertical busbar f, this end of the bar being fitted within an upwardly-projecting armature g, the extremity of which is located between the pair of magnetic polepieces A, k, Fig. 2<d>, secured to a pair of horizontally-arranged parallel iron rods l, m connected with an iron rod o, the magnetic circuit being completed by a magnetic brake p, Fig. 2. The bus-bar f, is cut, and the ends are arranged to overlap, with the rods l, m passing through them and with plates of conducting-material separated alternately at top and bottom by insulating-plates so that a magnetic field is produced of such direction as to assist the flux due to the solenoid b in one of the rods l, m and oppose that flux in the other rod. Clamping-nuts t, Fig. 2<d>, hold the plates and the pole-pieces h, k together in position upon the extremities of the rods l, m. When the current is normal in direction, the armature is held against that pole which is stronger, but, when reversal takes place, the armature is attracted over to the other pole. The movement of the armature opens the circuit-breaker B either by closing relay contacts in the tripping- solenoid of the circuit-breaker, or by tripping the circuit-breaker by mechanically releasing the catch u. A weighted segment v, pivoted upon the support for the axis of the rod o, carries an arm w which is adapted to engage the tripping-pin, and in the closed position of the circuit-breaker is held in contact with a detaining-stop, carried by a lever 4 which is attached to the rod carrying the armature and actuates the detaining-catch. When the weight v is allowed to fall, the spring z alters its line of tension and accelerates the movement, so that the tripping-pin x is sharply struck. In a modified form, Figs. 3 and 4, for very large currents, the branches of the magnetic circuit are excited by the current passing in a stud b<11> connecting the circuit-breaker terminals to the back of the switchboard. The potential solenoid b<1> is arranged above this stud, the cores being vertical. A non-magnetic yoke 8 holds one end of the movable core c<1>, the armature g<1> attached to the pivoted rod moving between pole-pieces h', k<1>.
Patent GB-190520038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Boiler Tube Scrapers and the like.
Inventor: BROWN ROBERT
Filed: 1905-10-04
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 20,038. Brown, R. Oct. 4. Cleaning tubes.- A scraper, for removing scale from boiler tubes, comprises a pair of segmental blades A, A<1>, - pivoted freely by studs B to similar blades C, C<1>. The blades are carried by spring arms F, F<1> and D, D<1> extending from a base - plat e, through which passes the shaft G. When the shaft G is turned, the blades expand radially and also turn relatively on the pins B, thus bringing their scraping-edges at a certain expansion to conform to a true circle. In a modified blade, fins are attached to render insertion in the tubes easier.
Patent GB-190521696-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Chimney or Ventilating-shaft Top.
Inventor: JAMES JOHN
Filed: 1905-10-25
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 21,696. James, J. Oct. 25. Chimney and ventilating- shaft tops.-Opposite pairs of hinged doors B, B<3> and B', B<2> are connected by rods C, so that, when the doors on the windward side are closed, those on the lee side are open. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications Nos. 3041 and 19,628, A.D. 1889, and No. 15,811, A.D. 1894.]
Patent GB-190602862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Air Compressing Pumps
Inventor: HARTLEY HENRY
Filed: 1906-02-06
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 2862. Hartley, H., and Canova, V. Feb. 6. Compressing.-In a mechanically-operated pump adapted for supplying compressed air for sounding the signal horns of motor road vehicles, inflating pneumatic tyres, or for use with blowpipes employed in brazing &c., a series of cylinders a are disposed radially about a common receiver b rigidly mounted upon a support c. Plungers d fitted with inlet valves or with cup-leathers d' force air through non-return valves e, each consisting preferably of an india-rubber sleeve, such as is used for tyre inflating-valves, while the outer cylinder ends are open or are provided with perforated covers. The plungers are worked by a rotary disk g formed with an eccentric slot g<1>, in which engage antifriction rollers on projections d<2> from the plungers passing through slots in the cylinder walls. Set-pins d<4>, also passing through slots, enable tho plungers to be adjusted by hand when the disk is being placed in position. When the pump is employed on a motor road vehicle, the pump support c is pivoted on a bracket h and moved by a link or cable, against the force of a retracting-spring, to force a friction band g' against a suitable rotating part. The pump may be mounted on a rigid support, and the disk operated through clutch - controlled belt or spur gearing.
Patent GB-190605652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Common Battery Telephone Systems.
Inventor: ALFRED EKSTROM
Filed: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 5652. Ekstr÷m, A. Sept. 13, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Telephone systems; telephone calls.-Relates to a two-wire common-battery telephone exchange system in which, during conversation between two subscribers, there is only one closed battery circuit over each subscriber's line, this circuit including only the cut-off relay on one side of the battery and the clearing-out relay on the other. When subscriber A removes his receiver, current flows from the battery 5 through a line relay 23, contacts 26 of the cut-off relay, line-wires 1, 2, and a contact 30 to earth, thus lighting up the call lamp 32. When the answering plug 5, 6 is inserted, current flows from the battery 25, through the armature 52 of the clearing-out relay 42, relay 43, conductor 10, and the jack-bush 21 to the cut-off relay 15 and earth. The relay 15 breaks the circuit of the line relay at contacts 26, 30, and by making contact at 19 connects the line-wire 2 with the cord circuit, at the same time completing a second circuit from the battery 25 through a relay 42, conductor 9, jack-spring 13, line-wires 1, 2, contact 19, and the relay 15 to earth. The relay 42 attracts its armature 52, thus breaking the circuit of the relay 43, and extinguishing the lamp 40. When the multiple plug 7, 8 is inserted into the jack of subscriber B, current flows from the battery 25 through the armature 53, relay 45, conductor 10, jack-bush 22, and:the cut-off relay 16 tu earth. The clearing lamp 41 lights up, but is extinguished when subscriber B removes his receiver, a circuit being then completed through the relays 44, 16 as in calling.
Patent GB-190605938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dobby Looms.
Inventor: BARNES GEORGE
Filed: 1906-03-12
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 5938. Barnes, G. March 12. Loom shedding-levers.-In order to facilitate the removal of one or a pair of dobby jack levers b, c, the levers are provided with vertical and inclined slots by means of which they are mounted on the pins or fixed shafts a, a<1>, and the grids p, q are made open'at the top and bottom respectively.
Patent GB-190606085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Paper.
Inventor: WHITE JOHN HOWARD
Filed: 1906-03-13
Granted: 1907-03-13
Abstract: 6085. White, J. H. March 13. Paper, crumpling.-Paper is vesicated or blistered on its upper and lower surfaces, in any suitable manner, and thus rendered soft, strong, flexible, and light for its bulk. Fig. 3 shows an enlarged sectional view of paper so blistered. This effect may be produced by progressively folding rope paper first in one direction and then in the other, either by hand or by suitable machinery.
Patent GB-190606124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ball Bearings.
Filed: 1906-03-13
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 6124. Soc. Franþaise des Roulements Ó Bilies. June 7, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Ball bearings.-A ball bearing having two grooved race rings is assembled by arranging the balls in one race and then swinging the inner into the outer race under pressure. The race may be swung about two opposite balls a as pivots as shown in Fig. 6, or about a single ball placed between the two races c, j. As shown in Fig. 2, the outer race is shallower than the inner, and the sides g may be incliued in order to strengthen the outer ring. The balls may be placed in a cage consisting of a metal ring e with radial holes in which the balls are retained by setting up the metal at the edges f.
Patent GB-190606391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Check Valves.
Filed: 1906-03-16
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 6391. Hopkinson, J., Kilburn, R., and Hopkinson & Co., J. March 16. Check valves; tubular valves; shocks, preventing; closing, retarding.-An automatic check valve B, guided above and below as shown, is fitted with or made in one with a piston C sliding freely in a cylindrical chamber D and serving to close the exit port K just before the valve B reaches its seat, whereby the closing of the valve B is retarded and hammering is prevented. Apertures L connected by a groove M prevent fluid from becoming impounded in the space above the valve. The piston C may have a brass shell E.
Patent GB-190607077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Articles Covered with Celluloid or the like and in the Method of Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: WINKELSTROETER MAX
Filed: 1906-03-23
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 7077. Winkelstr÷ter, M. March 23. Picture frames; plaques.-On a sheet a of metal are placed a picture or the like b on paper, and a celluloid or other transparent sheet c, the sheets b, c being slightly smaller than the sheet a. The sheets are then placed in an embossing-press, the dies being so shaped as to dish the sheets slightly and turn over the edges of the sheet a to clip the sheets b, c, as at e, Fig. 2. A further embossing with other dies produces a raided framing k and a greater curvature in the central part, thus giving the picture the appearance of being framed, or the finished article may resemble a plaque. Instead of embossing the sheets in two stages, the article may be completed in one operation by suitably shaped dies.
Patent GB-190609183-A (GB)
Title: Process for Rendering Mixed Combinations of Phosphoric and Silicic Acid Easily Soluble.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-04-18
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 9183. Newton, P. A., [Wolters Phosphat Ges.]. April 18. Manures.-The phosphates contained in phosphate slags, phosphorite, &c. are rendered soluble in citric acid by melting the raw bodies with artificial alkaline silicates and lime in a Siemens regenerative furnace and then rapidly cooling by water or on metal plates. Instead of alkaline silicates and lime, mixtures of sand and alkaline sulphates, with reducing-agents and lime or calcium carbonate or sulphate, may be employed. Specification No. 21,175, A.D. 1897, is referred to.
Patent GB-190610989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pliers for Bending Metal Pipes.
Inventor: KOBER WILHELM
Filed: 1906-05-10
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 10,989. Kober, W., Kober, A., and Kober, F., [trading as Wilh. Kober & Co.]. Nov. 18, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Pliers.-Pliers for bending metal-cased insulating - pipes by crimping differ from pliers of the known kind, having one blade, by having two or more blades of half the size arranged oppositely but laterally displaced, whereby the danger of fracturing a pipe is decreased. The blades are fitted into recesses in the blade jaws e, which slide in a casing c on the lever a under the action of a right and left handed screw f. The blades are curved approximately to the shape of a pipe to prevent it from bending laterally. A recess g is provided in each jaw opposite a blade in the corresponding jaw for the reception of the projecting part of the blade. The upper end of the lever b is provided with two curved projections h which may be adjustable, and a set-screw i or a wedge is provided to limit adjustably the travel of the jaws towards each other and so to prevent the blades from cutting too deeply into the pipe. The curvature of a bend is varied by adjustment of the blade jaws.
Patent GB-190622780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus applicable to Condensing Exhaust Steam and other Vapours, and for Setting Up an Induced Current of Air or Gases to Obtain a Vacuum.
Inventor: TINSLEY JAMES
Filed: 1906-10-15
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 22,780. Tinsley, J. Oct. 15. Condensers. - Relates to improvements in the apparatus described in Specifications No. 6612, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Distilling &c.], and No. 5812, A.D. 1904, and consists in making the water nozzle 5 of an annular section and providing a cylindrical part 6 at its lower end, thus directing the steam or other vapour to be condensed or evacuated both to the interior and exterior surfaces of the water jet. The end of the discharge p i p e is situated above the surface of the water in the receiver, and may be closed by a flap valve 9 to prevent a back-rush of air, the end of the pipe being in this case formed with diverging sides to prevent resistance from being offered to the flow of water. This feature is particularly applicable where the apparatus is used for evacuation, for example in connexion with air and gas engines and with surface condensers, or for condensing in connexion with steam turbines.
Patent GB-190628080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Channel Junctions and Junction Channels, used for Drainage, Sewerage and the like purposes.
Inventor: GREEN EDWARD ALBERT
Filed: 1906-12-10
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 28,080. Green, E. A. Dec. 10. Man-holes and inspection openings.-To prevent splashing in inspection chambers, and to allow more connexions while reducing the number of separate junctions, channel junction pieces, such as are described in Specification No. 26,458, A.D. 1896, are made (1) with branches having two or more inlet socket openings, and rounded off at the end, (2) with prolonged tongue pieces which project into the channel on each side. The inlet pieces described in Specification No. 4630, A.D. 1906, may be used in. connexion with this invention. In Fig. 5 is shown a curved junction having separate cupped terminals b, c, the axes of which are inclined at fifty degrees to radii passing through the centres of the ends. A socket m is formed in a channel p, q having a cupped end n and inclined at sixty-three degrees, as shown. The dotted lines indicate a shorter form. The ends of the tongues g, i touch a tangent to the circular inlets m, band project slightly into each channel, the side channels being of taper form in plan. A channel, such as p, g, having one or two intermediate sockets such as m and terminals such as b, c, may be formed on either side of a curved or a straight main channel, the axes being inclined as follows : on the outside of a curved channel fifty degrees ; on the inside, sixty-three degrees to the radii, Fig. 5 ; in the case of a straight channel, at 46¢ degrees to the main axis. The inlet m, Fig. 5, may be placed on the outer side of the channel p, q, and may be centrally situated upon a straight or curved main channel having a cupped termination. In Fig. 13 an outlet for a junction piece is shown, having a spigot w and an inclined part l to direct the sewage, prevent splashing, and facilitate rodding When a side channel is provided with two or three inlet sockets, the short length of bottom between the sockets is sharply inclined to form a " cascade."
Patent GB-190628114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trees and Display Forms or Fillers for Boots and Shoes.
Filed: 1906-12-10
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 28,114. Trasler, W. B., and Trasler Bros. & Co. Dec. 10. Displaying.-Relates to trees and display forms or fillers for boots and shoes, of the type, consisting of a front portion of moulded pulp board, wood, aluminium, &c., and a rear part, the front part having hinged to it the outer ends of a pair of toggle-links, the inner ends of which are hinged together, the toggle being adapted to be expanded and contracted by means of a screw rod in connexion with the rear part. According to the present invention, the toggle-links b, which are hinged at their outer ends c to the edges of the front portion a, are hinged at their inner ends to a nut &c. d, through which works a screwed rod e connected to the fixed platef, the rod e being freely connected by a universal joint i &c. to the rod h, which forms the rear portion. By these means, the front portion a can be contracted or expanded before or after the filler &c. has been placed in position. The rod h is made adjustable, by any suitable means, such as a screw connexion j, k, to suit boots &c. of different sizes. In the construction shown, the screw threads g, j, &c. are made of coiled wire. In a modification, the togglelinks &c., instead of being attached directly to the part a, are attached to a frame adapted to be inserted in and secured to that part.
Patent GB-190700457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Syphons more particularly applicable to Mineral Water Bottles.
Inventor: LAWSON GRIFFITH THOMAS
Filed: 1907-01-07
Granted: 1908-03-07
Abstract: 457. Lawson, G. T. Jan. 7. Siphon bottles.- The head of a siphon bottle comprises a bell-shaped valve b, which is pressed against the end of the draw-off tube h by a thumbscrew c and a ball e. The valve b fits over a tube a surrounding the socket of the thumb-screw to prevent escape of the aerated water around the screw.
Patent GB-190702158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Meters.
Inventor: HIBBERD CHARLES EDWIN
Filed: 1907-01-28
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 2158. Hibberd, C. E. Jan. 28. Gas and liquid meters.-The invention, which is applicable to prepayment meters generally, is stated to be particularly adaptable to the apparatus described in Specification No. 17,877, A.D. 1905. After prepayment, the movement of the nut h from a fork g allows the weight f to turn the lever a as far as the stop k, and open the valve e through the lever d. The valve is gradually closed as the nut h is restored to its initial position by the working of the meter. A spring may be substituted for the weight f, and the means by which the meter acts on the outer end of the straight lever a may be varied. The apparatus may be adapted to existing meters as the valve is some distance from the opposite end of the lever.
Patent GB-190702220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stiffeners for Footwear.
Inventor: FANSHAWE CECIL MARMADUKE
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 2220. Fanshawe, C. M. Jan. 29. Right to Patent relinquished. Stiffeners.-A blank cut from a sheet of celluloid &c. is soaked in acetone to render it pliable, and is then placed between the upper and lining of the shoe so that it bends or moulds itself to shape when the shoe is lasted. It may, however, be shaped before it is fitted in the boot. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications Nos. 11,734 and 21,414, A.D. 1903.]
Patent GB-190702276-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Preventing the Skidding of Road Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: TOTTIE JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 2276. Tottie, J. H. Jan. 29. Slipping, preventing, attachments to wheels for.- Spring-pressed plungers c with rounded edges c<2> and of square or other non-circular section are arranged around the periphery of the wheel at one or both sides of the tyre, or between twin tyres. In the form shown in Fig 1, the plungers are of square cross-section, and are held in sockets a by screwed plugs b against which heads c<1> on the plungers abut, the sockets being secured to the wheel by bolts 9. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the sockets are attached to the sides of the wheel or to the spokes by flanges h, the screwed plugs b being at the inner end of the sockets. The plungers are guided to prevent rotation in the sockets, and rubber or like studs or washers may be provided between the beads c<1> of the plungers and the sockets.
Patent GB-190703391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Truss Pads
Inventor: BATHRICK ELLSWORTH RAYMOND
Filed: 1907-02-11
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 3391. Bathrick, E. R. Feb. 11. Trusses.-A truss pad is composed of cellular or sponge rubber 3 embedded within which is a stiff plate 4, preferably having downturned edges 5 and perforations 6. The plate 4 is secured to the back plate 7 of the pad by means of a screw 8, or by other devices serving to compress the portion of the rubber between the two plates.
Patent GB-190710375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Bracelets and similar Articles.
Inventor: ANTROBUS RICHARD LEYCESTER
Filed: 1907-05-04
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 10,375. Antrobus, R. L. May 4. Bracelets; jewellery fastenings.-A fastening for bracelets and the like comprises an upper part 12 and a base part 11, Fig. 3. The upper portion 12 has a plug 15 engaging with a socket 13 on the base 11, doubled spring catches 16 on the plug 15 engaging under a flange 14 on the socket. The springs 16 are attached to flat plates 15<a>, Fig. 5, and work in recesses 15<c>, Fig. 6. Finger-pieces 16<a> allow the springs to be compressed. Dowel pins 17, Fig. 4, on the part 12 engage with sockets 18 on the part 11 to make the fastening rigid.
Patent GB-190710574-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tea Infuser.
Inventor: COOPER HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1907-05-07
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 10,574. Cooper, H. J. May 7. Tea &c. making apparatus.-A tea-infuser comprises two bowls &c. fastened to cross-over arms 5, 6 formed with a spring loop or eye 7 that normally closes the container. The parts are kept straight by a ring 12, or by passing one arm through a loop or slot in the other, or by a pin &c. engaging a slot in both arms or, according to the Provisional Specification, in one arm.
Patent GB-190710990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches and Brakes.
Inventor: BUCH MAX
Filed: 1907-05-10
Granted: 1908-05-11
Abstract: 10,990. Buch, M. May 10. No Patent granted Sealingfee not paid). Brakes. - In a segmental friction clutch and brake for motor-cars &c., the operating-spindle B of an ordinary spiral self-centering lathe chuck is provided with a cranked arm C adapted to be rotated by a ring E operated by a fork F, so that the segments L may be engaged with the driving- drum or with the outer fixed casing M. An opening 0 is provided for adjustment of the spindle B. According to the Provisional Specification, any other form of self-centring chuck may be employed.