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Patent GB-190423313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Application of Castors to Bedsteads Cots and other Articles of Furniture.
Inventor: BOURNE THOMAS
Filed: 1904-10-29
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 23,313. Bourne, T., and Bourne, A. E. Oct. 29. Castors are fixed to bedsteads and other articles of furniture by securing to the bridgepiece a cylindrical peg a with an upper conical end and a reduced conical portion a<4> let into a coned sinking c<2> in the bridge-piece. The peg is then forced into a prepared socket in the cast-iron foot of a bedstead pillar, consisting o f a conical end or abutment f<3> adapted to fit the upper end of the castor peg, and provided with a tube g, which may be bent from a sheet or cast into the foot, having spring tongues g<2> projecting into the circular recess d<3> in the bottom of the pillar. The complete insertion of the peg causes the tongues to " set" into the annular space c<2> and to grip firmly the peg round the part a<4>. The shank a<3> fits the tube g, and the weight of the bed is carried by the upper conical part of the peg. The castor may be removed by hand or by means of a lever. The same method is adopted to fasten the castor on a chair leg, a hole first being bored and a casting screwed in. In a modification, the tube g is replaced by a flat ring the inner edge of which is turned down to form the spring tongues g<2>.
Patent GB-190427040-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing Hubs or Bosses on Rotatable Shafts.
Inventor: GORDON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-12-12
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 27,040. Gordon, W. H. Dec. 12. Securing wheels on axles.-The hub or boss b is bored out first to the exact diameter of the axle a. The bore is then enlarged diametrically for a part of its circumference, preferably not less than onehalf, and a slightly tapered keyway c is cut about the central point of the enlargement. When the wheel is on the axle a, a tapered key d may be driven into the keyway c. Several keyways c and keys d may be used.
Patent GB-190500350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swivelling and Folding Partitions for Dividing Rooms into Compartments.
Inventor: LUCAS JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1905-01-07
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 350. Lucas, J. E., [trading as Lucas & Son, J. E.]. Jan. 7. Stays.-The end section K of a folding and swivelling partition is secured to a post N, or in a recess M, by an adjustable link L, consisting of a connecting-piece l<1>, engaging in a slotted, forked connecting-piece l<2> bent to a Z or right-angled shape.
Patent GB-190501598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hosiery.
Inventor: MEYER ROBERT
Filed: 1905-01-26
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 1598. Meyer, R. Feb. 4, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Stockings are dyed in parts to produce a contrasted foot and leg effect instead of being woven in threads of different colours. This is done, for example, by protecting in a damp-proof clamp those parts that are not to be acted upon.
Patent GB-190505773-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Washing or Purifying Coal-gas and other Gases.
Inventor: OTT EMIL
Filed: 1905-03-18
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 5773. Ott, E. March 18. Washers.-In au apparatus for washing coal-gas, or for treating gases with liquids generally the liquid and gas are passed through nozzles, or injectors, and then separated. The gas entering the apparatus at a is drawn by a jet of liquid from a main c into the nozzle e. After passing through the nozzle, the liquid is discharged into a waste pipe d, while the gas passes to a second nozzle f provided with a separate jet of liquid from the main. Finally, the gas escapes by an outlet b. If required, two or more nozzles may be arranged side by side, or the whole apparatus arranged horizontally, and the gas may draw the liquid into the nozzles.
Patent GB-190506593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Starting Apparatus for Electric Motors.
Inventor: REYROLLE ALPHONSE CONSTANT
Filed: 1905-03-28
Granted: 1906-03-28
Abstract: 6593. Reyrolle, A. C., and Schull, J. March 28. Switches.-In motor starters, means are provided for automatically cutting out resistance as the motor speeds up, such means being dependent upon the variation of voltage across the starting- resistance. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing the general arrangement of the mains 9, 9<a>, the shunt field 26, and the armature, with the latter of which the rheostat 1 is in series. To start the motor, the switch 14<b> is thrown into the position shown in dotted lines, and closes a circuit through a solenoid 6, which is excited, lifting its core and moving the arm 3 to cut in all the resistance, i.e. to the starting position. This also closes the switch 17, 18, and completes a circuit through the coil 21 of [an electro-magnetic switch 13<b> and a solenoid 23. The movement of the core 30 closes the switches 29, 33, and the switch 13<b> is also opened. The circuit of the field 26 is then closed, and the solenoid 6 is in shunt with the rheostat 1. As the motor speeds up, the current flow through the solenoid 6 is reduced, and the core drops, so cutting out the resistance step by step. When the switch 14<b> is moved to the stopping position, shown in full lines, the coil 23 is short-circuited, allowing the switches 29, 33 to open. Figs. 2 and 3 show a construction particularly adapted for use with push-buttons for starting and stopping, an additional overload cutout 40 being provided in this arrangement. On the button 16<a> being pressed, a pivoted lever 14<c> is moved to close the circuit through the pair of solenoids 6 and lift the rheostat arm 3<a> as before, a cross-bar 10<b> serving to lift a rod 42 to close the switch 18. The switch 33 for the armature circuit is provided with auxiliary sparking contacts 29<c>, 29<d>. A discharge resistance 43 is adapted to be connected across the mains through the solenoids 23 in parallel with the shunt field, the connexion being made through a switch 45, normally closed, but opened by a rod 47 when the core 30 is raised. A timing-device 50 may be provided for preventing the core 10 from falling too rapidly. The resistances employed are of the construction described in Specification No. 16,041, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Measuring &c.].
Patent GB-190510163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cash Registers.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-05-15
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 10,163. Boult, A. J., [Maschker, E. O.]. May 15. Tills provided with cash registers. The indicators are moved to their fullest extent by the forward stroke of the lever in key-set key-operated machines, and on the return stroke they take up the required position as determined by the keys, and are locked therein until next operation, the keys being simultaneously released. The indicator wheels have weights 3 and are connected to their operating-quadrants 5 by flexible bands 4. Attached to the operating-lever spindle 20 is a frame composed of side pieces 13 and cross-bars 14, 15, 16, of which the first draws the quadrant arms forward to their full extent when the lever is operated, during which movement the pawl 11 on each band slips past the lower end of any depressed key ; on return of the lever, the weighted indicator wheels also return the bands and quadrants until the pawls lock against depressed keys. As the lever completes its stroke, the bar 15 locks the quadrants by means of the alineing-teeth 19, and its bar 16 shifts the key-locking plate 9 to release all keys.
Patent GB-190512493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoes.
Inventor: BARKER GEORGE
Filed: 1905-06-16
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 12,493. Barker, G., [Kanawha Implement Co.]. June 16. Making hand hoes.-The blade 1 is formed from a flat sheet-metal blank by bending over the upper portion 2 and cutting out a lip 3. The handle 4 fits the opening made in the blade, and is secured by such means as a rivet 5 and screw 6.
Patent GB-190513900-A (GB)
Title: Improved Gear for Launching Life Rafts.
Inventor: MATSON HARRY JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-07-05
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 13,900. Matson, H. J. July 5. Boat disengaging, supporting, and securing gear. -A launching-gear for a life raft consists of two sloping rails b, supported near the edge of the vessel, on which the raft provided with rollers i<7> rests. The raft is kept in position by means of rests d' mounted on a shaft d, which is held in position by a cam-arm d<2> resting on a link at one end of which is a movable bolt g mounted on a rod h and at the other end struts hinged to the deck. On the cam arm d<2> is a projection adapted to engage with a hook to which is attached a chain j passing round the raft and secured to the deck at j<1>. To release the raft, the wheel h<5> is rotated ; this actuates a worm which in turn operates an internally-threaded worm-wheel which engages with the screw h' connected by a link to the rod h and causes this to slide and release the bolt g ; the link f then falls releasing the cam-arm d<2> while the plated' falls away and the raft is released. Several such launching-gears, operated by one wheel, may be arranged along the edge of the deck.
Patent GB-190519381-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Compound for Sealing Punctures in Pneumatic Tyres and the like.
Inventor: CHARLESTON DANIEL
Filed: 1905-09-25
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 19,381. Charleston, D. Sept. 25. Cements.-A composition for closing punctures in the air tubes of pneumatic tyres or other inflated rubber bodies or elastic tubes has the percentage composition gum ammoniacum 40, gum thus americanum 19-85, water 40, pyoktanin 15. In lieu of the gum ammoniacum, one of the following gums may be used: asafoetida, olibanum, copal, oppopanax, mastic, shellac. The ground gums are mixed, the water added, and finally the pyoktanin.
Patent GB-190521546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Saddle Trees.
Inventor: GUILLEAUME RUDOLF
Filed: 1905-10-23
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 21,546. Guilleaume, R. Oct. 23. Saddles.-The seat plate a of a saddle-tree is made of elastic sheet steel secured only at one end band supported and guided freely in a loop d at the other end.
Patent GB-190522883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising Water.
Inventor: MACKENZIE GEORGE WASHINGTON
Filed: 1905-11-08
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 22,883. Mackenzie, G. W. Nov. 8. Ball and float valves.-A form of valve suitable for a tank for raising water by vacuum is shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190602472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: ROSS MUNRO LEE
Filed: 1906-01-31
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 2472. Ross, M. L. Jan. 31. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Motor road vehicles. - Consists in providing a motor-vehicle with an auxiliary pair of steering- wheels normally out of contact with the ground but adapted to be lowered thereto when it is required to turn the vehicle in a confined space. Mounted in the frame a of the vehicle is a screwed sleeve e rotated by a wheel g, by means of which the auxiliary steering-wheels b may be lowered to the ground. The wheels bare angularly adjustable by the steering band-wheel d. When the auxiliary gear is in operation, the ordinary steering wheels are raised off the ground, this being effected by any suitable external means, or by the rotation of the screwed sleeve e.
Patent GB-190603172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' or Analogous Electric Telegraphic Apparatus.
Inventor: MONTGOMERY CHRISTOPHER JOHN
Filed: 1906-02-09
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 3172. Montgomery, C. J. Feb. 9. Order apparatus.- Relates to order apparatus for ships &c., of the type in which the movement of the transmitting handle varies the resistance or potential of the line circuit, the pointer of the receiver being actuated by a solenoid or voltmeter. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 8, the supply wire 100 supplies current to the transmitterarm 7, moving over contacts 2 connected to the resistance 5, one end of which is connected to the line-wire 50 leading to the terminal 51 in the receiver. At this point, the current branches, part flowing to ground through the magnet 39, the armature of which then connects the contacts 37, 47, 48 to ground, thus completing the other branch circuit from the terminal 51, solenoid 20, and the contact 47 to ground. Current also-flows from the wire 100 through the resistance 32 (equal to nearly half the total resistance 5), solenoid 30, and the contact 48 to earth, and from the wire 100 through the bell 35 to the contact 36 and earth. The cores 21, 31 of the solenoids 20, 30 are mounted on the arbor 23, Fig. 3, having a wheel 24 with an inside rack 25 meshing with the pinion 26 of the receiver pointer. The wheel 24 is provided with teeth 33 with which engages a detent 40 on the armature 38 of the magnet 39, so that the receiver pointer is only free to move under the differential action of the solenoids 20, 30 when the magnet 39 is energized. The bell 35 may be replaced by a bell actuated mechanically by the movement of the cores 21, 31. Fig. 2 shows the construction of the transmitter, the contact 6 being carried by the arm 7 pivoted at 8 and acted on by the spring 9. The arm 7 is connected by the springs 62 with the first wheel 61 of a speedtrain terminating in a vane flyer 60. An insulated block 67 in the wheel 61 is normally under the brush 6, but on rotation of the handle 11 the inertia of the speed train allows the brush 6 to bear on the metallic part of the wheel 61, to which current is supplied from the wire 100 by the brush 70. When the flyer comes to rest, the springs 62 again bring the block 67 under the brush 6 to break the circuit. The Provisional Specification states (1) that the resistance 5 may be electric lamps or water in which the terminals are moved by the transmitter handle ; (2) the solenoid may act on a straight core having a rack gearing with the pointer pinion ; (3) the solenoid 30 may be replaced by a spring or weight. Fig. 9 shows a modification in which the solenoid 75 is moved by the handle 11 more or less into the solenoid 76, through which alternating current is flowing. The current induced in the solenoid 75 passes to a suitable receiving-instrument.
Patent GB-190603532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Brakes for Railway Wagons and like Vehicles.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS HAROLD
Filed: 1906-02-13
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 3532. Griffiths, H., and Wynn, W. L. Feb. 13. Brakes.-In an either-side wagon brake, means are provided for actuating the usual side lever a and for holding it in its operative and inoperative positions. The lever a is connected, by a chain &c. e, to a hand-lever b<1> on a cross-shaft c. An extension b<2> on this lever is adapted to engage a tail-piece f<1> on a pivoted rack f. When the hand-lever is operated to raise the lever a to apply the brakes, a spring h presses the rack into engagement with a projection a<1> on the lever a and holds this lever raised, as shown in Fig. 6. To release the brakes, the hand-lever b<1> is turned so that its extension b<2> slides down the tail-piece f<1> and withdraws the rack from the lever a, which falls in the guide g. The hand-lever is guided by a plate i. The other hand-lever may be at the opposite corner of the wagon.
Patent GB-190610383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Couplings
Inventor: LEHNERT CARL
Filed: 1906-05-03
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 10,383. Lehnert, C., and H³lsenbusch, H. May 3. Couplings, automatic.-In a coupling for railway cars, a coupling-member g, pivoted to the outer end of the draw-bar a, has an enlarged end which engages with inclined forked projections f formed on the draw-bar of the opposing vehicle. Uncoupling is effected by links i, k, connected to the members g and to transverse shafts h operated by counterweighted levers l. The engaging-surfaces of the members g and projections f are rounded to allow for travelling on curves.
Patent GB-190624305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Ordnance Shell Bodies and the like
Inventor: SPENCER JOHN WATSON
Filed: 1906-10-31
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 24,305. Spencer, J. W., and Hatton, C. Finch-. Oct. 31. Projectiles, ordnance.- In the manufacture of shells for projectiles by the process described in Specification No. 3116, A.D. 1891, [Abridgment Class Metals, Cutting &c.], the end of the billet is upset so that on drifting with the tool a it assumes the form shown in Fig. 5. The billet may be first drifted and then upset, and it may be of square, hexagonal, octagonal, or other convenient section.
Patent GB-190701073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Axle Driving Mechanism for Automobile Vehicles.
Inventor: PILAIN FRANCOIS
Filed: 1907-01-15
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 1073. Pilain, F. Jan. 17, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Universal joints for the driving- axles of motor-cars. The shaft G has a sliding connexion with a forked piece I, the base of which engages a slot in the centre of a block K, the jaws of the fork engaging slots in the periphery of the block. A similar fork I<1> engages slots at right-angles to the former. The peripheral slots are rounded to permit swivelling of the jaws.
Patent GB-190710055-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Self-heating Soldering Bolt, Blow Lamp, and Burning Off Lamp.
Inventor: LANDELLS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1907-04-30
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 10,055. Landells, W. G., and Huckson, H. J. April 30. Burners, applications of; atmospheric vapour burners; vaporizing-apparatus; oil reservoirs.- Relates to a blow-lamp for burning off paint or for wiping lead joints, which may also be used in combination with a soldering-bolt. Air delivered from the pump g through the valve h forces the kerosene or other oil from the reservoir A, which has a non-conducting covering C, through the pipe L to the vaporizing-pipes a, b, which are connected by the square-shaped junction piece c, and thence the oil passes to the burner nipple d. The jet of vaporized oil draws air through the opening S in the casing R, which is detachably secured by bayonet-joints to the cup Q, and the flame passes through the nozzle T and impinges on the concave end of the soldering-bolt H. The casing B is detachably secured to the reservoir A by bayonet-joints E, and is provided with a pivoted disk U and air-admission slots G. The lamp is started by igniting methylated spirits in the spaces between the sides and end of the rectangular burner block X and the cup Q. The oil is fed to the pipe L, from the reservoir A, through perforations P in an anchor-shaped pendulous pipe K, Fig. 3, and by way of perforations N in the end of the pipe L, about which the anchor-shaped pipe swings. A set-screw O prevents the part K from falling off the pipe L. The reservoir has an oil inlet r fitted with a wire-gauze strainer s, and the screwed cap t is provided with a conically-shaped air-escape valve u, by which the air pressure in the reservoir and, therefore, the flame may be regulated. A cork-lined cap v may be fitted over the nipple d when the apparatus is not in use. When the apparatus is used as a blow-lamp, the casing B is detached.
Patent GB-190718576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Continuously Acting Concentrating Apparatus.
Inventor: KESTNER PAUL
Filed: 1907-08-16
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 18,576. Kestner, P. Aug. 16, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Stills; multiple-effect apparatus; liquids, feeding. -In apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 6372, A.D. 1903, in which the liquid flows up through long vertical tubes B, in communication with a feed chamber P, the tubes are prolonged beyond the tube plate K and are formed with slits L, Fig. 3, or the like extending nearly to the tube-plate, so that the liquid is separated from the steam which is evolved by the reduction in pressure as the liquid enters the effect or which is designedly introduced, an even distribution in and between the several tubes being thus effected. Instead of slits being used, the tubes may be cut off at an angle, as shown in Fig. 5. The slits &c. are arranged at a common level. In applying the invention to already existing apparatus, a second plate M, Fig. 3, carrying slitted tubes, which may be of a smaller diameter, is fitted to the tubeplate K. The lower ends of the tubes B shown in Fig. 5 may also be reduced in diameter.
Patent GB-190720210-A (GB)
Title: A Means or Device for Insulating the Cylinders of Combustion Engines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1907-09-10
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 20,210. Thompson, W. P., [Vereinigte Maschinenfabrik Augsburg und Maschinenbauges. N³rnberg Akt.-Ges.]. Sept. 10. Gas and like engines, cylinders of. The parts of the cylinder walls that are liable to fracture by excessive heating are protected by a metal shield a with a space behind it which becomes filled with dirt &c. In addition to the metal shield, an insulating- material such as asbestos may be employed.
Patent GB-190724380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gate Valves
Inventor: PERRIN GERMAIN ELIE
Filed: 1907-11-04
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 24,380. Perrin, G. E. Nov. 4. Sliding valves.-A balanced gate valve is shown in Fig. 1. The valves C are recessed at their centres to form a seating for a revoluble plug D, which has a passage D<1> through it adapted to place holes C' in the valves in communication with one another. The plug D terminates in two wings E<1> engaging in slots in a nut F, which is operated by a screw G and wheel H. The nut F is provided with two projections F<1> which engage in helical grooves I in the valve disks. To open the valve, the hand-wheel is turned, whereupon the nut F travels up the spindle G and also rotates in the grooves I. The rotation of the nut F causes the plug D to rotate until the aperture D' registers with the openings C'. In this position, the projections F<1> are at the ends of the grooves I, and further rotation of the spindle raises both valve gates and plug. In a modification, the plug D, instead of being provided with wings E<1>, is prolonged at its upper part by a double thread which engages in a corresponding thread in the nut F. The nut F is in this case provided with two projections which move in vertical slots in the valve disks. In another modification, the nut F is provided with a second internal thread in which two projections on the plug engage. In cases where the valve is not required to be in equilibrium, the plug D may be rigidly connected to the nut F, and the openings in the plug and valve disks may,be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190808329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Clothes-hanging Rails.
Inventor: RIDDALL ALICE
Filed: 1908-04-15
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 8329. Riddall, A. April 15. Clothes-hanging apparatus.-In clothes-hanging rails in which a lower member c movable over a guide-rod b fixed to the back of a wardrobe &c. is connected by an outer end piece d to a sliding upper member f, the inner ends of the members are also connected by an end piece, as shown, and the upper member f slides in one or more fixed brackets g. The lower member may be connected with more than one upper member, or several lower members may be employed. When fixed at the side of a wardrobe &c., the position of the rail c may be adjusted by a screw k<2>, passing through a flange k<3> on the guide-rod and engaging the bottom of a slot k in which the flange moves. The rods and end pieces may be made in one piece. According to the Provisional Specification, the guide-rod may be held in the slot k by a catch, spring detent, or ratchet device.
Patent GB-190809062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brackets for Window Blind Rollers
Inventor: HANNEMANN FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-04-25
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 9062. Hannemann, F. W., and Nilson, 0. April 25. Window blinds. - Relates to adjustable and reversible brackets for supporting window-blind rollers. The adjustable parts 5, which engage bent guides 4 on fixed parts 1 and are clamped in position by studs 6, have outwardly bent parts 9 with apertured or notched dished parts 12 on both sides to allow them to be used in reverse positions. The adjustable part 5 with its bent part 12 may be struck out of a single piece of material, the two sides 9, 10 being held together by bent lugs 11.