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Patent GB-190518912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: HOFFMAN WILLIAM MARVIN
Filed: 1905-09-19
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 18,912. Hoffman, W. M. Sept. 19. Crescent - shaped chamber type. - A rotary engine has the shaft B fixed in standards b, Fig. 1, and a rotating drum A mounted on the shaft and carrying a pulley L from which power may be taken. The end a<1> is made hollow to serve as a steamchest. The piston drum C is built up of three parts, as shown in perspective in Fig. 3, and is mounted on a portion of the shaft B which is eccentric to the part carrying the casing, as shown in Fig. 1. Each part of the piston drum has a tailpiece c<2> overlapping the adjacent part, and a recess E fitted with blocks f through which pass vanes D fixed to the casing. In operation, the piston drum and cylinder both rotate. Steam passes from the hollow shaft to the steam-chest, and thence through a fixed disk valve I to radial passages i, a slot in the disk being arranged to register with each passage i in turn just after each vane has passed the lowest point in a revolution. As shown in Fig. 4, steam is expanding in the compartment 1, and is exhausting from the compartment 2 through ports k, k<1>, k<2> which register with each other once in each revolution. The piston drum may be divided transversely as shown in Fig. 1, or may be in one piece. In the former case, springs g between the parts press them against the cylinder ends thus dispensing with the use of end packing, and tongues and grooves g' and packing-pieces g<2> are provided to prevent leakage at the centre.
Patent GB-190519131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Intermittently Operated Time-recording Apparatus.
Inventor: PLASSCHAERT ALFRED PHILIPPE AU
Filed: 1905-09-21
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 19,131. Plasschaert, A. P. A. J. Sept. 21. Timing pigeons.-The time of arrival of pigeons is printed from a dial plate having clock-driven pointers, by means of a cylinder which is quickly rolled by spring pressure across the plate and over a paper strip and ink ribbon. A partitioned drum for the receipt of tokens such as pigeon rings is advanced at each point, and means are provided for cutting the recordstrip when the casing is opened. This case can only be closed when the parts are in proper position. Fig. 1 shows a front view, and Fig. 2 a section of the apparatus, which is operated by a crank 1, Fig 1, connected to a disk 3 with ratchet teeth on half its edge. This disk is linked to a bar 6 connected by a transverse shaft 7 to a corresponding bar on the other side of the apparatus. These bars carry pivoted hooks 8, Fig. 2, which pull a printing - cylinder 14 along a curved guide 16 when the actuating-crank 1 is turned. The ratchet teeth on the disk 3 prevent return when the hooks 8 have engaged the cylinder 14. Chains 21 connected to a spring drum pull the cylinder back along straight guides 17 when it is free of the hooks, and in this way a paper strip 28 and ink ribbon are pressed against dial plates 19 having triangular clock - driven pointers 35. The recording-mechanism is adjustable by set-screws, and the ink ribbon is stretched in a frame having spring supports 27. The paper strip is wound on to a drum 30 by spring pawl and detent mechanism at each actuation of the printing-cylinder. A lever 39, when raised, prevents the cover from being closed, and in this position a piece 40 connected to this lever allows the receiving drum 30 to be unwound. A spring pencil 30<a> marks the strip, and the time of each actuation is shown by ordinary clock-hands 37. Each rotation of the actuating-crank 1 advances a check drum 44 by pin-and-slot mechanism, a slot 46 being enlarged so that the drum can only turn once. This drum can be disconnected.by rotation of a lever 47 for half a revolution by means of a handle, which, when turned, prevents the box from being closed, the drum being shifted axially by a helical cam device. The casing is secured by hooks on its cover, which pass through a slotted bolt to which a seal can be attached. Withdrawal of this bolt rocks a piece 74, Fig. 1, and releases a spring-pulled carriage bearing a circular cutter 64, Fig. 2. This cutter is pressed against a straight cutter 83, and when released acts like a shears and cuts the record-strip. Normally, the cutter is held by a projection 72 on its carriage, a second projection 73 being used in setting the device. The recordstrip is visible through a transparent portion 33 of the casing.
Patent GB-190519440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Elevating and Transporting Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: ADAMS HENRY
Filed: 1905-09-26
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 19,440. Adams, H. Sept. 26. Hand-trucks with lifting-gear; loading and unloading.-Relates to apparatus for raising road vehicles, of the kind in which a pair of inclined channel rails of adjustable gauge is mounted on wheels and has means for raising the vehicles and transporting them. The channel rails a are supported by struts and tie-bars attached to the tops of wheels b, preferably of the castor type, rear wheels c being fitted so that when they are in the rear position the ends a<1> are clear of the ground and when in the front position on their spindles the rails come nearly or quite in contact with the ground, so that a car can readily be drawn up the rails. To adjust the gauge, the tubes d are fitted and secured with stays d<1> and carry nuts e engaging the right and left handed screw f, which is actuated by a handwheel g. The rails a are guided parallel to each other by a telescopic cross-piece h, i. The vehicle is hauled up the rails by wire ropes t wound on drums k bearing on the tubes d and carrying ratchet-wheels m and spur-wheels l so as to be operated by means of pinions o. The drums k are prevented from sliding on the tubes by collars n. The rope t is attached to the rear axle by a simple hook, or preferably a hooked bar s. The vehicle is secured on the inclined rails by buckle straps v as shown, and may be transported thereon for repairs or otherwise. When employed for loading purposes, on railways, for instance, the truck with or without the car is placed with the upper end of the rails projecting over the floor of the wagon and the ropes t are led over pulleys w to the axle on which is placed the hook s<1> to which the bar s is pivoted. The vehicle can then be raised into the wagon.
Patent GB-190601013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boxes for Packing Piece-goods.
Inventor: DEMELIUS EDUARD
Filed: 1906-01-13
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 1013. Demelius, E. Jan.13. Contents, withdrawing.-In a box for piece-goods, the lower end of one side a is perforated so as to be removable, as shown at b. The folding lid c is furnished with a hole or hook for hanging up the box.
Patent GB-190607427-A (GB)
Title: Improved Trace Chain Attachment, for use in connection with Ploughs, Mowers, and the like.
Inventor: OWEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-03-28
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 7427. Owen, W. March 28. Traces; backhands; fastening.-A trace chain i for use with ploughs, mowers, and the like is supported from the back band h by two metal loops a, d. The lower loop d is pivoted to the tongue b of the loop a and secured thereto by a pin or cotter g.
Patent GB-190608990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Packing Cases or Receptacles.
Inventor: ELBS JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1906-04-14
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 8990. Elbs, J. G. April 14. Fastenings.-The removable lids of packing cases or receptacles are secured by a wire fastening with a loop 16, arms 17, lateral arms 18, and extensions 20 slidable in grooves 21. Projections 23 prevent accidental displacement.
Patent GB-190610996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Signals for Railways.
Inventor: LINEBACK JOHN BENJAMIN
Filed: 1906-05-10
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 10,996. Lineback, J. B., and Morris, R. S. May 10. Signalling - systems.-Lamps are arranged at intervals along both sides of the track in both directions from the cabin and in the adjacent stations, and are lighted by a switch from a dynamo 5 in the cabin. Fig. 2 shows one form in which red lamps 11 and white lamps 10 are arranged to be lighted alternatively by switches 12 to give different signals. Each cabin controls lamps along the left side of the track for a train leaving the cabin and along the right side for one approaching and also lamps in the next cabin on each side of it.
Patent GB-190611436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disc Valves & the like
Inventor: DIXON CHARLES FOX
Filed: 1906-05-16
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 11,436. Dixon, C. F. May 16. Rotary disk valves.-Disk or other valves are constructed, as shown in Figs. 1 and 3, with wedge surfaces formed on the operating-levers A and on the back of the valves, respectively. When closing the valve, the lever A, in connexion with the guide F on the valve casing, exerts a closing-pressure on the wedge surface E on the back of the valve. A stop D arrests the valve in closing and holds it in position until it is wedged. A bar B is provided to retain the lever A in proximity to the valve. In opening the valve, the wedging is first released, the valve being then readily lifted when the lever reaches the stop B<1>, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190611680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flexible Pipe Joints
Inventor: GREENLAW WARREN ALFRED
Filed: 1906-05-18
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 11,680. Greenlaw, W. A. May 18. Ball-and-socket joints.-Train-pipes are connected by a system of metal pipes joined together by single and double ball-and-socket joints. The single joints are described in Specification No. 11,680A, A.D. 1906. In the double joint, Fig. 2, the ball ends 47 of the pipes enter a short cylinder 37 and bear against surfaces 42 on the adjustable union nuts 41, which may be locked in position by a set-screw. These balls are kept against their seatings by means of a tubular connector made in two parts 45, 46 having flared ends ground to fit the inside of the balls 47, and forced against them by means of a spring 49 bearing against flanges 50. A ring 51 of felt prevents access of dust to the bearing-parts.
Patent GB-190612413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Moulds and Moulding Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-05-28
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 12,413. Boult, A. J., [Ferguson, J. A.]. May 28. Moulding building-blocks.-Interchangeable sliding cores 57, 60, 61 are placed in open-ended moulds 5U in which cement, concrete, or the like is moulded into blocks for buildings, foundations, partitions, retaining-walls, columns, chimney flues, &c. The material being filled in, in the position shown, a pallet-board is placed on top and held tightly in place, the mould is turned on its trunnions 51, and the core ends are submitted to pressure till they are in alinement with the mould walls. The blocks being of varying cross-section, the various cores are adapted to be forced in different distances corresponding to the thickness of the material at the various points. The filler 56 adjusts the breadth of the block, and a device 62 comprising boards connected together by spring-surrounded bolts so that it collapses under pressure, fits across the mould and adjusts the width. The side of the device 62 in contact with the material is metal covered, and the pallet is held in position by normally spring-pressed arms raised and moved in and out by cams. Rods passing through slots 58 hold the cores 57 in the mould. A rim placed round the edge while the block is moulded gives the edge a cut-stone appearance.
Patent GB-190612561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pantographic Apparatus
Inventor: GARBSCH ALBERT
Filed: 1906-05-30
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 12,561. Garbsch, A. May 30. Pantographs.-Consists of an instrament for giving laterally reversed copies, that is, mirror images. In a frame n, o are mounted toothed wheels g<1>, g<2>, l on an axis i, and wheels, h, m on an axis k. The wheels g', g<2>, h are of equal diameter, as are the the wheels l, m. The wheel g<1> is rigidly connected with the wheel g' and gears with the wheel h ; also the wheel gears with the wheel m. Gearing with the wheels g<2>, h are racks or sliding bars e, f carried by guides s, r which are fixed to the wheels l, m at equal distances from the axes. The styles or pencils a, c are carried at one extremity of the racks e, f. The base-plate o is pinned to the drawing-paper with its centre line x-y lying along the centre line of the picture. When a drawing is traced out by one pencil, the other simultaneously draws the mirror image, equal tangential movements of the pencils being effected by the wheels g<1>, g<2>, h, and equal radial movements by the wheels l, m. Friction gear may be substituted for toothed gear.
Patent GB-190612676-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Arrangement to Obtain Variable Speed in Ring Spinning and like Machines.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1906-05-31
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 12,676. Heys, W. G., [Soc. C. Velen]. May 31. Driving-arrangements for ring spinning-machines. The object is to drive the machine at a variable speed which increases and decreases with the diameter of that portion of the cop chase on which the yarn is being wound, so as to equalize the tension on the yarn throughout the building of the cop. The machine is driven by means of a cone pulley 1, instead of by the usual fast and loose pulleys, and the strap fork 2 is moved automatically on the cone pulley according to the speed required. The strap fork is moved in one direction by a weighted cord 6 and in the other by a rotating eccentric 3, lever 4, and band 5, the rotation of the eccentric 3 being synchronous with that of the building-cam 8. Connected with the building-motion lever 16 is a second lever 15 which operates by means of ratchet mechanism and gearing 12, 13, 14 a screw 10, a nut 11 on which limits the movement of the strap fork 2 to the right. During the formation of the cop bottom, the nut 11 is moved intermittently towards the smaller end of the cone, until, when the cop bottom is completed, the nut leaves the threaded part of the screwed shaft and has therefore reached its farthest position to the right, after which the traverse of the nut on the screw continues uniform during the formation of the body of the top. The size of the ratchet-wheel 12 corresponds with that of the building-motion, so that corresponding changes may be made in them for different counts of yarn.
Patent GB-190617733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Amusement Apparatus.
Inventor: WARTH NATHANIEL GATES
Filed: 1906-08-07
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 17,733. Warth, N. G. Aug. 7. Roundabouts; toy roundabouts.-A rotary amusement device consists of a circular carriage 1, Fig. 1, formed of metal bars and wire netting, the carriage being mounted on a shaft 2 fixed to a frame 3, which is journaled in towers 4, 4<a>, and is caused to rotate preferably about an axis perpendicular to the shaft 2. The shaft 2 is driven by sprocketwheels and bevel-gearing 7, 7<a> mounted in the frame 3, and the journal 5 of the frame 3 is driven by sprocket-wheels from a source of power which may be identical with that which drives the shaft 2. The passengers reach the carriage 1 by means of a staircase and door 1<e>, and they occupy sitting or standing positions. In the latter case, the carriage 1 is rotated quickly so that the passengers move outwards by centrifugal force, and finally they stand on the sides of the carriage, the corners 1<b> of the carriage being rounded to facilitate the change of position of the passengers from the vertical to an horizontal position. The frame 3 is preferably rotated slowly. A hand-rest may be provided for timid passengers. The platform extends to the upper part 22, to prevent the passengers from falling out if the car stops in an inverted position. When seats are used, they are mounted so as to be universally movable. As shown in Fig. 4, a weighted seat 13 is mounted on a frame 12 with wheels 12<a> which move in a ring 11. The ring 11 is journaled in a ring 10, which is journaled in the top and bottom of the carriage 1. The apparatus may be constructed in toy form, and fitted with model figures.
Patent GB-190619957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Heating Water
Inventor: SCHMITT CHRISTIAN LUDWIG
Filed: 1906-09-07
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 19,957. Schmitt, C. L. Sept. 7. Heating water.-In surface apparatus composed of plates, for heating water by hot gases, the longitudinal passages k of each cell are connected by transverse passages n at regular intervals. Each cell is formed by the juxtaposition of two plates having longitudinal and transverse protuberances which form the channels k, n. The plates are connected by lap joints, the overlapping parts of two successive cells being connected by U-shaped members o as shown in Fig. 3, or by the members p shown in Fig. 4, so as to provide an elastic connexion between the cells. The cells communicate with headers. The hot gases pass transversely between the plates. The protuberances on the plates may be of semicircular or other cross-section. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 29,425, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Cooling &c.].]
Patent GB-190626409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heel Pieces or Socks for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: JACQUEMIN JEAN MARIE
Filed: 1906-11-21
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 26,409. Jacquemin, J. M. Nov. 21. Socks; heels.-To facilitate walking, a wedgeshaped sheet A of india-rubber is secured inside a boot or shoe above the heel, by a screw E passing through the largest of a number of projections C. Additional support is given at the edge of the pad by a beading B. The pad is preferably covered by a strip D of leather or other material.
Patent GB-190700807-A (GB)
Title: Improved Dress Shield for Ladies.
Inventor: MORFEY CYRUS
Filed: 1907-01-11
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 807. Morfey, C. Jan. 11. Dress shields.-A shield with two waterproof flaps A, H is attached by the larger flap A to a shaped piece of material 'B. Two of these pieces are laced together, and ribbons D are provided for tying. The ends of the flaps have a strip of ribbon or lace I and cords J connected across them, which rest on the shoulders, while the smaller flap H is tucked into the sleeve of the bodice. The cords are drawn to adjust the size of the armhole.
Patent GB-190701677-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Garment.
Inventor: MOORE MARK RICHARDSON
Filed: 1907-01-22
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 1677. Moore, M. R. Jan. 22. Leggings and d gaiters ; trousers. - A shooting or motoring garment to be worn over the ordinary clothes consists of a body portion 1, breeches 2, and boots 3. The garment is fastened by a belt 6 slipped through holes in the body portion and retainers, and is also provided with a neck-band 8. The gaiters 4 and boots 3 are open at the sides, and are closed by means of straps 10. The garment may be worn with an ordinary coat, but a special jacket 12 may be attached, In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that, for ladies' wear, the body portion is made in the form of a bag in order to enclose the skirts.
Patent GB-190701741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Drying Machines.
Inventor: PONCET RENE GABRIEL
Filed: 1907-01-23
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 1741. Poncet, R. G. March 16,1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Drying-apparatus. In a rotary drying- cylinder are fixed a number of longitudinal tubes or elements c, polygonal in section, with their faces extended at d in the same sense to form shelves. The tubes may be of any bore, or the elements may consist of crossed plates. The tubes may be twisted so that the wings d form screw blades which move the material towards the exit, or the cylinder may be inclined. Flat lifting-blades e are fixed in the cylinder. Air is supplied from a fire-grate or other heating-means f through a pipe g, and is carried off through a conduit n and trunk m by a fan. Material is fed in through a hopper h and shoots i in the cylinder, and finally passes out on an inclined platform k through a door j.
Patent GB-190704459-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Drawing-board Desk.
Inventor: WOOD THOMAS
Filed: 1907-02-23
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 4459. Wood, T. Feb. 23. Drawing or sketching appliances; drawing-boards. -Relates to a drawing-board desk for scholastic and other purposes. The desk top or drawing- board B<2>, Fig. 1, has trunnions B<1> resting in bearings B formed on the front members A<1> of the stand or table, the members A', A<2> being connected together by horizontal braces. To lock the board at any desired angle, pins C<1> may engage coinciding apertures in the bearings B and in the sector brackets B<3> which are secured to the board B<2> and upon which the trunnions B<1> are formed, or the sectors may have slots engaged by butterflynuts and bolts. For free-arm drawing, the board may be thrown back into an approximately vertical position, the pins E on the board then engaging the bearings E<1>, and is then, according to the Provisional Specification, angularly adjustable by the movements of the support D<1>. This support, which carries a platform D' for a model or the like and slides in the frame D, is adjusted in height by the pin D<3>. A second drawing-board may rest on the shelf G, or be hinged to the frame or stand, and be supported from it by hinged wing brackets of ordinary form.
Patent GB-190714024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Evaporators.
Inventor: SUZUKI TOZABURO
Filed: 1907-06-18
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 14,024. Suzuki, T. June 18. Evaporators. - The liquid under treatment is forced through externally - heated tubes 5 and delivered into an evaporating-chamber 9, provided with suitable deflecting or separating baffles 10, 11. The unevaporated liquid is directed by a partition 21 on to the wall 1 of the heating chamber, the auxiliary evaporation being aided by means of heating-pipes 23. The vapours thus generated are conveyed by pipes 28 to the main vapour outlet 14. The remaining liquid passes away by a pipe 30 to the main evaporator, the circulation being maintained by a propeller 32. The pipe 14 leads into a separator 15 comprising outer and inner cylinders 16, 17 and a baffle 18.
Patent GB-190718518-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Revolving Device for Preventing Boot or Shoe Heels from Wearing Away on One Side.
Inventor: WALLACE WALLACE HENRY
Filed: 1907-08-15
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 18,518. Wallace, W. H. Aug. 15. Heel protectors.-A revolving heel protector consisting of two disks 1, 1<1> of leather sewn, pegged, or riveted together, with an intervening disk 2 of metal by means of which the protector is secured to the boot heel, is used in combination with a loose metal disk 3 placed between the protector and the heel.