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Patent GB-190417757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Childrens Carriages or Trolley Cars
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 17,757. Harrop Ltd., J., and Harrop, W. Aug. 16. Children's mail carts.-Folding carriages are made so that the attendant may face or be behind the child without changing the position of the latter. In the form shown, the car framing consists of two collapsable X-shaped frames a joined by the back c, the axles, and the seat e, and supporting the arm-rests and front bars k, to which the foot-bar l is fixed. The handle p is carried by bars m pivoted at n and slotted to receive a crossbar o, by raising which and transferring it to the front loop q<x> of the rail q the handle may be moved from the position shown to the front of the carriage.
Patent GB-190426043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Submarine Telegraphy.
Inventor: KITSEE ISIDOR
Filed: 1904-11-30
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 26,043. Kitsee, I. Nov. 30. Ciphers and codes.-Relates to telegraphic transmission along submarine cables or other lines possessing a high electrostatic capacity. In order to "clear" such a line after an impulse of one sign has been sent along it, another of equal duration but opposite sign should be transmitted. According to the present method, every impulse sent is of the same duration and is of opposite sign to that which preceded it. The variable quantity by which signals are to be sent is the " time unit " or interval between two impulses. To send what corresponds to a dot in the Morse code, a single impulse is transmitted, separated by an interval of one time unit from the preceding and following impulses, which are of opposite sign to it. To send a dash, two impulses of opposite sign are transmitted with an interval of half a time unit between them.
Patent GB-190504072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Firing Mechanism of Ordnance.
Filed: 1905-02-27
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 4072. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W.G , and Murray, S. M. Feb. 27. Ordnance breech mechanism.-Fig. 3 is an end elevation and Fig. 4 a part sectional plan showing the invention as applied to a percussion lock. The lock-frame a slides horizontally and is actuated by a spring bolt a<1>, engaged at its lower end in a groove b<1> in the hand-lever b. When the bolt is raised to disengage it from the groove b<1>, it is partly rotated by a projection a<2> working in an inclined groove. The projection also engages a shoulder h' on a spring bolt h and through the latter rocks the tripping-lever g, which, through the bolt g<2> and shoulder d<1> on the sleeve d of the firing-pin e, withdraws the latter into the safe position. The mainspring e<1> beard at its forward end against the loose collar i, and at its rear end partly against the shoulder i<2> of the lock-frame, and partly against the collar e<3> on the firing-pin e, so arranged that the firing-pin may have a slight rebound. In electric locks, a lever is pivoted between the projection a<2> on the bolt a<1> and the projection d' on the sleeve d.
Patent GB-190505386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonograph Machines
Inventor: PAINTER ROBERT MARRINER
Filed: 1905-03-15
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 5386. Painter, R. M., and Brandreth, C. H. March 15. Phonographs.-In a phonograph for cylindrical records, a screw parallel with the record is arranged to carry a nut, which directly supports the mouth of the trumpet, at the same speed as the stylus traverses the length of the record ; this nut at the end of its travel causes an adjustable friction brake to stop the machine. Fig. 1 is a plan showing the motor D and the mandrel C, which is supported by a stout rod B extending from the base A. A nut with a trumpet support E<2> traverses the screw E, geared to the motor, at the same speed as the stylus moves, so that the latter moves accurately in a straight line along the record. When the nut reaches the adjustable screw F<3>, the pivoted brake lever F is forced into engagement with the disk D' of the governor, thereby stopping the motor.
Patent GB-190508984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Filters.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-04-28
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 8984. Boult, A. J., [Goldman & Co., E.]. April 28. Filters.-Beer or other liquid enters the casing A by the pipe f<3>, and passes along corrugated plates b and then through filtering-material f from which it is collected into the corrugations of plates c and led into the central outlet pipe. As shown in Fig. 2, the corrugations of the plates bare arranged in groups alternately radial and V shaped. The plates have a flat centre-piece b<4> by means of which they are bolted to flanges on the outside of tube sections b<2> of which the central pipe is built up. The corrugations of the plates c are circular, with intersecting radial grooves at intervals, as shown in Fig. 4. Bands c<6>, which keep the filtering-material in place, are secured to the outer margins of the plates, while their inner edge is bound by angle-shaped rings in which the sections b<2> are seated so as to form a continuous pipe. The plates b, c are covered on both sides by disks of cloth.
Patent GB-190511773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magneto-electric Ignition Apparatus for Petrol Engines and the like
Inventor: SIMMS FREDERICK RICHARD
Filed: 1905-06-05
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 11,773. Simms, F. R., and Bosch, R. June 5. Magneto - electric machines.-Relates to a method of connecting the armature winding of an oscillatory magneto - electric machine for ignition purposes with the fixed terminal, in which a spring-controlled connecting-piece makes contact by means of a knife-edge with an insulated stud carried by the armature shaft and electrically connected with the armature winding. The insulated stud a is provided with a recess as in Figs. 1, 6, 7, and 8, or with a knife-edge as in Fig. 10. The connecting-piece may be a flat spring b, Figs. 6 and 10, or a spiral spring b, Fig. 8. The line of contact of the stud a and connecting-piece b may coincide or be parallel with the axis of rotation of the armature. The connecting-piece b may make contact with the stationary terminal c in a manner similar to that by which it makes contact with the stud a, or in those cases in which the line of contact coincides with the axis of rotation the connecting- piece b may be rigidly connected with the terminal c as in Figs. 7 and 10. The armature shaft, to which the other end of the winding is connected, may be connected to the body of the machine in a manner similar to that described above.
Patent GB-190516680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ignition Gear for Internal Combustion Motors
Filed: 1905-08-17
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 16,680. Dunlop, J., and Stewart & Co., D. Aug. 17. Gas and like engines, igniting in. A timing-device is described, applicable to those engines wherein an oscillating low-tension magneto-machine coupled to movable sparking-points is employed, and to engines with tube igniters. The cam shaft C carries an eccentric, or an overhung crank-pin B to which is attached one arm A of a bell-crank lever, the other arm A' of which actuates the oscillating magneto-machine through the lever D'. To the angle of the bell crank lever is jointed a rod F with a stop F<1> bearing on the arm A. The other end of the rod F has its path governed by rods G, G<1> and an adjustable lever H, by which means the arms A', D<1> can be made to come into contact earlier or later. A spring I ensures contact between the stop F<1> and the arm A. When moving in the direction of the arrow, the arms A', D' come into contact and the armature and sparking-plug terminals connected up by the rods J, J' are actuated. If the engine turns backwards, the spring I causes the arm A' to miss the arm D', and no sparking occurs. The arm D' may be connected to the valve of a tube igniter.
Patent GB-190520309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Frames for Door Locks and Latches.
Inventor: HOPE JOHN
Filed: 1905-10-07
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 20,309. Hope, J. Oct. 7. Locks, key.-The case of a night-latch adapted to suit doors of different thicknesses is so arranged that no exposed wood-screws pass through either of the side plates. Fig. 3 shows a plan of the lock case, partly in section, and Fig. 6 shows a rear elevation taken through the line 6-6, Fig. 3. The side plate A has an extension C, which forms the end plate of the case and is secured to the side plate B by screws f engaging with open-ended slots cut in the flange d. The plate B carries a piece E, shown separately in Fig. 8, which is pressed against the beads of the adjustable screws p, passing through the lugs 0, by the springs n in the recess l. The plates A, B are braced together by a piece D, Figs. 10 and 11, secured by screws h passing through the lugs g. The case is secured to the door by screws k passing through the holes j in the piece D.
Patent GB-190521666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gates and Doors.
Inventor: HUDSON ROBERT
Filed: 1905-10-24
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 21,666. Hudson, R. Oct. 24. Catches, gravity. -The middle rail of a gate is extended to form a sneck k which enters the groove m, Fig. 5, of the catch n and is retained therein by a pivoted piece v,
Patent GB-190523530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chairs.
Inventor: WANNER EDWIN PAUL
Filed: 1905-11-15
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 23,530. Wanner, E. P. Nov. 15. Chairs.-Relates to means for connecting together a series of chairs so that they will be adapted for arrangement in curved rows. The chairs shown in Figs. 1 and 2 are of the theatre type having folding seats c carried-by brackets d, which are connected to back supports a by sleeves e and screws f. Collars o are mounted on the top of the supports a and are formed with projecting studs j which overlap one another and enter a socket at the rear end of a side strut i, which may carry an arm-rest g and is mounted at the frout on a leg h. The collars o and studs j are shaped as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the studs j being locked in position by a screw l. In a modification, Fig. 5, the studs j are connected to the collars o by short arms r, so as to set the side standards further forwards. In other modifications, the studs g may be locked by a wedge which is driven into a notch provided between their overlapping parts, or they may consist of telescopic tubes. In another modification, the studs j, Fig. 10, are embraced by a fork t formed at the end of the strut i, and are provided with longitudinal slots through which passes a connecting- bolt u. Again, the studs j may be curved and slotted as shown in Fig. 11, and may be connected to the supports a by screws w, the piece i being also formed with a slot y. In a further modification, the studs are shaped as shown in Fig. 13, and formed with horizontal longitudinal slots j<9> through which and through the strut i passes the connecting-bolt j<10>.
Patent GB-190525342-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Making the Cutting Edge of Knives and such-like Cutting Tools and Instruments Serrated
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-12-06
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 25,342. Thompson, W. Dec. 6. Knurling. - Relates to improve - ments in the tool for serrating the edges of knives and other cutting in - struments which is described in Specification No. 11,834, A.D. 1899. The steel tube A is toothed by means of a knurling-wheel and is then mounted on a handle B by a screw C or in any other convenient manner. The tool is used in a manner similar to that described in the prior Specification.
Patent GB-190526265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Superheaters
Filed: 1905-12-16
Granted: 1906-12-15
Abstract: 26,265. Lake, H. H., [Soc. Anon. de Perfectionnements Mechaniques]. Dec. 16. Water-tube boilers; superheaters, steam ; feedwater, heating.-Consists in the combination with a small-tube boiler 4 of a superheater 5 which is formed by two assemblages of U-shaped tubes inserted in partitioned 'collectors 6, 6<1> on either side of the boiler. The steam may pass through the two halves of the superheaters in succession or simultaneously before passing off for utilization. By this arrangement, the superheater may be installed without interfering with component parts of the boiler. Further, by a suitable arrangement of cocks, the tubular chambers may act alternately as superheaters or as feed-water heaters.
Patent GB-190602214-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Cowl for Chimneys, Ventilating Shafts and the like.
Inventor: FAWCETT MARK
Filed: 1906-01-29
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 2214. Fawcett, M. Jan. 29. Chimney and ventilating- shaft tops.-A truncated conical piece a supports, by V-shaped ribs b, a cover c with a flat underside and a dished upper side, so that the wind, striking a surface of the centre piece or the concave surface of the cover, induces an up-draught in the shaft.
Patent GB-190605512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lubricators.
Inventor: PATRICK HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-03-07
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 5512. Patrick, H. W. March 7. Lubricators.-A lubricator for the cylinders of gas engines &c. is provided with a rotary valve b, which is opened automatically to discharge lubricant when the cylinder is at low pressure. The valve b is oscillated by a lever c actuated by a cam d rotating on the shaft e. By means of rods n, m', the cam d actuates ratchet and worm gearing l, m, k, j by which the piston g is depressed to force semisolid lubricant from the vessel a. The upper part of the screwed stem h is plain, so that the motion of the piston g is arrested when the screwed part has left the nut i. The cover a' is hinged and is formed with a recess into which the piston is drawn during re-charging. In a modification, the valve b is operated by a cam on the engine shaft. A pair of pipes may communicate with the outlet to lubricate both ends of the cylinder simultaneously.
Patent GB-190607714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rotary Duplicators.
Inventor: CARTER MCION JAMES DOUGLAS
Filed: 1906-03-30
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 7714. Carter, M. J. D. March 30. Copying documents &c.-In order to prevent the stencil sheet D of a rotary duplicator from being creased when) a fresh supply of ink is supplied to the ink pad, it is mounted on a segment B of permeable or porous material such as wire-gauze, perforated metal, &c. hinged or otherwise connected to the cylinder A. An ink pad E is placed on the cylinder, and a stencil sheet rests upon a pad C of fabric or cloth. By these means a fresh quantity of ink may be supplied to the back of the segment B.
Patent GB-190613359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic or Spring Wheels for Motor-driven and other Vehicles
Inventor: BACHE ERNEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-06-11
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 13,359. Bache, E. W. June 11. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-In bicycle motor-vehicle, and other wheel tyres of the type having segmental tread plates and a system of springs interposed between these plates and an inner felloe, the plates b have their opposed edges incurled to form transverse sleeves, and are connected by links d secured to the ends of cross-pins, screws, or equivalent devices e, passing through the sleeves on the tread plates. The springs c are firmly attached to the inner felloe a by nuts f, and slip on guide-stalks h on the tread plates. The heads of the stalks are riveted over on to washers i to form non-skid studs. A supplementary covering of rubber or the like may be placed on the tyre.
Patent GB-190618888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigarette Machines.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1906-08-23
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 18,888. Fairweather, W., [New York Cigarette Machine Co.]. Aug. 23. Cigarette-making machines.-Relates to means for heating and drying the freshly-pasted seam in ordinary cigarette machines or in a machine such as that described in Specification No. 18,887, A.D. 1906. The paper web with the tobacco is carried by the belt 140 through the forming-tube, past the pasting-wheel 150, and below a slotted opening 151 where the seam is smoothed and dried by a roller 154 running in the direction of exterior lapping of the seam and heated preferably by a Bunsen burner 195. Before reaching the slotted opening, one of the edges of the belt 140, carrying the tobacco and paper web, is turned aside into a cavity 152 as shown in Figs. 8 and 9. The main driving- shaft 21, through a worm 155 and bevel-wheels 156, 159, drives a paste wheel 163, which has a concave periphery and transfers paste from the paste can to the pasting-wheel 150, which is driven from the main shaft by means of a cord 179, bevel-wheels 174, 175, and crossed rope 171 at a slightly greater peripheral speed than that of the paper and in the same direction. The belt 140 is driven by a pulley 139 carried by a cross-shaft 138 driven from the main shaft. The Bunsen burner 195 and the heated roller 154 may Ve m-'o'unt*'e-&., o"ii pivoted brackets 194 secured to the frame 188; while the heated roller is driven by means of a cord 181 and spur-wheels 185, 186, 187. The Bunsen burner may be dispensed with and the roller driven at a high speed.
Patent GB-190623723-A (GB)
Title: Improved Valve for Hydraulic Rams.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1906-10-25
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 23,723. Heys, W. G., [Niagara Hydraulic Engine Co.]. Oct. 25. Hydraulic rams.-The main valve or gate of an hydraulic ram is made light and strong and is constructed so that it shall work quickly and with a minimum of shock while the seat is sufficiently heavy to withstand the movements of the valve against it. The valve 20 consists of a tubular shell 21 with flanged edges 22, 23, of which the former is covered with a washer 29 and is adapted, in the closed position of the valve, to bear against the internal neck - portion 13 of a collar 11 having a number of openings, recesses, or notches 30 spaced around it through which the liquid is free to escape when the valve is closing. The cap 16, on which is situated the main valve seat 32, is supported by bolts 14, and its lower surface is of substantially conical shape, the cone elements being sliglitly curved. A packing- ring 32 inset into a recess in the conical face serves to cushion the impact of the valve and to ensure efficient enclosure. Holes 34 facilitate the escape of liquid during the closing movement. The flange 23 is made with a flared outline to engage accurately with the valve seat. The flange 22 is of a diameter to clear the walls of the chamber by a small space to permit a slight flow of water past it until it is seated. A stop 27 limits the downward movement of the valve.
Patent GB-190626525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: HOFMANN OTTO
Filed: 1906-11-22
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 26,525. Hofmann, O., Neuke, K., and Neuke, R. Nov.22. Couplings, automatic.-A coupling comprising twin interlocking-hooks may be locked in the coupled position by rotating a link carried by one vehicle into engagement with a pin attached to the opposing vehicle, the arrangement being such that the operation of replacing the link also uncouples the hooks. The coupling-hooks d' are pressed by springs f and pivoted at e to blocks a carried by the vehicles and fitted with pins k, with which engage locking-links h mounted upon rotary crossshafts i operated by handles i<1>. Each link h is formed with a catch h<1>, Fig. 2, which, as the link is lowered, engages behind a cam m' formed upon a rod m pressed by a spring o and pivoted to one end of a bell-crank lever n, which is pivoted to the block a and bears at its other end against the hook d<1>. As the link is raised, the catch h<1> presses forward the rod m which operates the lever n for uncoupling.
Patent GB-190702289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation or Regeneration of Rubber or Caoutchouc.
Inventor: PASSMORE FRANCIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 2289. Passmore, F. W. Jan. 29. India-rubber, purifying, solvents for.-Eucalyptol (or cineol) is employed in the purifying of indiarubber. Rubber waste or crude caoutchouc is reduced to pulp and digested with 4 to 8 parts by weight of eucalyptol, at a temperature of 120-140‹C. A thick viscous solution is thus produced which may be thinned with benzene or other diluent, impurities being removed by filtration or deposition. The diluent is then distilled off, and after the addition of water, the eucalyptol is distilled off with steam. In a modification of the above process, after the benzene has been distilled off, the residue is treated with an excess of acetone or alcohol, to precipitate the rubber. Instead of eucalyptol, essential oils consisting substantially of eucalyptol, such as cajeput oil or certain eucalyptus oils, may be used.
Patent GB-190706917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sighting Apparatus for Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1907-03-22
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 6917. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. March 22. Sights and methods of sighting.-The "cali- "brating-device " described in Specification No. 3605, A.D. 1907, is applied to sights having a spirally graduated range-dial and radially moving pointer, as described in Specification No. 13,102, A.D. 1906. The frame A<1> of the pointer A is connected at its outer end to the extremity of a radial arm, which is loosely pivoted behind the range-dial B and is integral with an arm a<x>. The arm a<x> is connected by a link d<5> to a block d<4> slidably mounted upon one arm d<3> of a bell-crank lever pivoted at d to a fixed arm d‹. The other arm d<2> of the lever engages, by means of a roller d', a cam-groove b formed in the back of the range-dial B. The guide d<3> and block d' are graduated for various temperatures and muzzle-velocities. During the rotation of the dial, in elevating the sights, the pointer-frame A<1> is angularly displaced owing to the rocking movement imparted to the lever d<2>, d<3>, by the cam b, and the desired correction is effected.
Patent GB-190710195-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Filling Bread Stuff into or on an Oven.
Inventor: DEMPSEY JOHN
Filed: 1907-05-02
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 10,195. Dempsey, J. May 2. Ovens.-Apparatus for setting breadstuff in or on an oven consists of a framework A, mounted on a turntable B, which runs on rails f, and carrying rollers C and guides D on which moves a framework E with rollers N at one end. Depending from this framework is a system of adjustable rods F to which is hinged a carrying-board G provided-with a suitably guided and stopped sliding bar W. On a crosspiece j of the rods F is a pulley or the like S ; over it runs a cord r connected to the lever Q which works in conjunction with a catch T and notched lever U, the latter serving to lock the system of rods F to the framework E. When the apparatus is in use, the framework E and rods F are locked together and drawn backwards in the direction Z ; the breadstuff is placed on the board G and the complete appliance swung round to the oven until the rollers N are supported on rails therein. The framework and rods are pushed in the required distance, and the lever Q is pulled back, whereby the board G is tilted and the notched lever U released ; when the now free system F is drawn out, the bread assisted by the bar W slides into the oven. The complete apparatus is then returned to its original position. The board G may have a detachable part for carrying the bread, and its tilting may be effected by a spring of which the freedom is controlled by a tumbler.