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Patent GB-190523746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Let-off Mechanism for Looms.
Inventor: CARVER THOMAS ALBERT BRIGGS
Filed: 1905-11-17
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 23,746. Carver, T. A. B. Nov. 17. Loom let-off motion.-The loom is caused to let off warp positively when a certain tension of the warp is exceeded. The let-off is effected, through worm and spur gearing, by an electris motor 12, which is in an electric circuit 14 &c. including a fixed stop or contact 9, and a stop 11 carried on an arm 7 secured to the trunnions 6 of the usual whiproll 5. As the warp tension increases, it moves the arm or lever 7 against the action of a spring 16<1>, the stop 11 makes contact with the stop 9, the circuit is closed, and the motor is energized until the contact is broken again, by the letting-off and slackening of the warps. An idle stop or contact 10 also limits the movements of the contact 11. A weight may be used instead of the spring 16<1>. To eliminate the effect of the periodic variation in tension of the warp due to the movements of the healds, the stops 9, 10 may be mounted on bifurcations of a lever 8, loosely mounted on the trunnion 6, and reciprocated in conformity with the movements of the healds by a pitman 15 and eccentric 16 &c. The fixed end of the spring 16<1> may be mounted on the lever 8. Modifications may be used, in which the completion of the circuit energizes a solenoid which releases a band brake on the warp beam, or the interruption of the current releases a clutch geared to the warp beam and allows the latter to rotate, the screw contact 10 being in this case included in the circuit, which must be broken when the warp tension increases to a certain limit.
Patent GB-190523776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Pressure Apparatus for Raising and Forcing Liquids.
Inventor: DIXON EDWARD
IPC: F22D5/08
Filed: 1905-11-18
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 23,776. Dixon, E. Nov. 18. Direct steampressure apparatus. -In direct steampressure apparatus of the type operated by a float, the condensation of the steam is effected by admitting cold water to a coil within the forcing- chamber, and the mechanism which operates the cocks and valves for the supply of steam and condensing- water, is placed at a distance from the forcing - chamber and is connected to the float by a flexible cord. The valves K, L for admitting steam to the chamber A and condensing - water to the coil D, are operated simultaneously by a tumbling lever O, which in its-turn is actuated by tappets m, m<1> connected to the end of the flexible connexion G<1>. In order to start the apparatus, supplementary pipes T, Q are provided by means of which steam can be introduced into the chamber and air allowed to escape. A counting- mechanism R and pressure gauge Q<2> may be attached. In a modification, the coil D is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190525172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Electric Propulsion of Vehicles.
Filed: 1905-12-04
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 25,172. KriÚger, L., and Compagnie Parisienne des Voitures Electriques (ProcÚdÚs KriÚger). May 24, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Distributing.- Relates to a selfregulating electrically - propelled vehicle, in which the method of regulating the output of a dynamo described in Specification No. 8778, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Dynamo electric generators &c.], and improved upon in Specification No. 9130, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Dynamo-e I e c t r i c generators &c.], is combined with the method of controlling a motor described in Specification No. 25,171, A.D. 1905, [A bridgment Class Dynamoelectric generators &c.]. In series with the armature 1, Fig. 1, of the motor and the shuntwound generator 2 provided with a series demagnetizing-winding 8 is connected the field winding of the auxiliary dynamo 4, which excites the motor field 7. The field magnet 5 is capable of rotation about the armature axis, its rotation being opposed by a spring 6. The generator 2 may be provided with a third field winding 10, Fig. 3, energized by a separate source of current, such as a battery of accumulators. The demagnetising-winding 8 may be supplied with current from two additional and adjustable brushes 13, 14 on the exciter 5.
Patent GB-190602067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Electro-magnets.
Inventor: BERRY ARTHUR FRANCIS
Filed: 1906-01-26
Granted: 1907-02-26
Abstract: 2067. Berry, A. F. Jan. 26. Electro-magnets of the pot-type for alternating- current working, e.g. for the switches described in Specification No. 8927, A.D. 1905, are formed with cores built up of a number of sector-shaped iron plates, laminated or not, having inner edges a and outer edges b connected by a transverse piece c, Fig. 1. The plates are U-shaped or H-shaped according as a single-acting or double-acting electro-magnet is to be made. They are assembled round a brass &c. tubular support g, and beld firm by binding-wires m, separated from the plates by insulation n. A bolder q of non-magnetic material is clamped round, but insulated from, the assembled plates, lugs, &c. on the holder allowing the magnet to be attached to any desired support. The windings f are placed in the circular recesses d of the plates, and are preferably insulated from the plates. Armatures for these electro-magnets are also formed of plates x, Fig. 9, laminated or not, attached to a non-magnetic disk holder 9, fixed on a central support 16, this support entering the core of the magnet. A nut 15, screwed on to the disk, holds the plates x in position. For a double-acting electro-magnet, such as is described in Specifications Nos. 2096 and 11,363, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Regulating &c.], two armatures are used, one on each end of the central support 16. To the armature any desired device may be attached. When the plates for the armature or electro-magnet are laminated, the radial widths of the several pieces making up one plate are in the form of a series, each width being less than the next.
Patent GB-190604217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Folding Racks for Trousers
Inventor: ROSENBERG MAX
Filed: 1906-02-20
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 4217. Rosenberg, M. Feb. 20. Displaying and storing.-A folding rack for trousers consists of a frame a, having notched side bars c and removable rack-bars and adapted to be supported in the horizontal plane by a chain m sus. pendedfroma fixed hook and connected to the outer end of the rack. The frame is combined with a T - shaped wall frame e having a central upright bar g longer than the rack frame a and provided with a rearwardly-projecting fastening-eye near its lower end, whereby it may be attached to a wall or other support, and with a forwardly-projecting hook k at its upper end for the attachment of the chain m. The trousers are hung on the bars r, and the frame can then be turned up to the wall and there held by taking up the chain on the hook k.
Patent GB-190606278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Carriage and Wagon Automatic Safety Couplings.
Inventor: BAIN GEORGE
Filed: 1906-03-15
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 6278. Bain, G. March 15. Couplings, automatic.-Relates to improvements in the hook-and-hook couplings described in Specification No. 5444, A.D. 1905, which are coupled by horizontal swing of the parts and uncoupled by a vertical movement. The coupling-bar 1, provided with hooked ends 7, is pivoted on an horizontal pivot 2 to an intermediate piece 3 pivoted to the draw-bar 5 on a vertical pivot 4. The hooks are returned to the central position after coupling by springs 18 mounted on the headstock of the vehicle. A sleeve 8, Fig. 1, on the coupling-bar 1 is used to move the coupling-bar vertically for uncoupling, and is formed with a depending member 9 passing through a slot in a bracket 10 carried by a transverse rod 11. The rod 11 is surrounded by a helical spring 16, Fig. 4, fixed at one end to a bracket 17 on the rod 11 and at the other end to a bracket 15 on the vehicle, and is rotated by a hand-lever 13. The spring 16 returns the coupling-bar to an horizontal position, which is indicated by a notch 14 formed on the boss of the handle.
Patent GB-190609754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Recreational and Amusement Apparatus
Inventor: BISHOP ROBERT HODGES
Filed: 1906-04-26
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 9754. Bishop, R. H. April 26. Tobogganing; amusements for fairs or the like.- The trough-shaped track of an amusement apparatus of the helter-skelter" type is attached to a frame which is vibrated or oscillated, or the track is carried by a rotating vertical shaft, and the whole device is constructed so as to be portable. Fixed starting-platforms are provided at the tops of the tracks. As shown in Fig. 1, the track c is suspended by means of a frame f connected by eyes g and bolts to a fixed platform a supported by standards b. The platform a is accessible by means of a staircase, and is formed with a railing and with an opening leading to the track. The frame f is vibrated by means of a connecting-rod j, crank m, and the driving-mechanism shown. The bottom part p of the track c is stationary and fits telescopically into the vibrating part. If the frame f is to receive a circular oscillatory'motion, it is suspended by a universal joint. In the rotary form, Fig. 3, the track c is connected by lateral arms r to a shaft q, which is mounted in ball bearings. The upper and lower stationary platforms a<1>, a<2> are connected by the supporting-columns b<1>, and access to the upper platform is obtained by means of a travelling stairway s and stairs t. The track c is connected to rotating platforms u, v ; the platform u is divided by railings so as to form a circuitous approach to the track, and the platform v is supported by rollers w. The track may be decoratedto represent a tower or lighthouse.
Patent GB-190610278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Centrifugal Machines for Clarifying and Washing Sugar and similar Materials.
Inventor: SCHUELER CARL
Filed: 1906-05-02
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 10,278. Sch³ler, C. May 2. Hydro-extractors &c.-In a machine for clarifying and washing sugar and similar materials, the chambers d which feed the washing-liquor to the moulds b are narrowed at their lower parts, so as to ensure a uniform distribution of the liquor. The chambers are pivoted by means of links e to a frame c, which is mounted on the drum spindle.
Patent GB-190612052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Molds.
Inventor: DUFFIELD THOMAS CHOLHOWER
Filed: 1906-05-23
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 12,052. Duffield, T. C. May 25, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Blowing and moulding bottles.-In an apparatus for making bottles of the shape shown in Fig. 6, the finishing-mould halves B', B<2> are provided with sliding pieces b<4>, which can be pushed forward by eccentrics b<5>. The parison mould D, Fig. 4, is first raised into the finishing-mould, and, after the glass has been introduced and pressed by the plunger E, is then lowered, leaving the parison suspended by the neck. The mould bottom C is then moved into place by a rod c, and the eccentrics b<5> are turned so as to bring the parts b<4> into the position shown in Fig. 5. The blowing &c. then takes place as usual.
Patent GB-190613036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Shaping, Surfacing, and Polishing, Copying, Sculpturing Machines or the like.
Inventor: FAWCETT WOODFORD
Filed: 1906-06-05
Granted: 1907-07-05
Abstract: 13,036. Fawcett, W. June 5. Carving-machines; dressing stone, marble, slate, &c.-A machine for shaping, surfacing, polishing, copying, and sculpturing stone, marble, slate, &c. has two or more sets of governing-cylinders worked automatically by fluid pressure and arranged at rightangles to each other, and, in the case of copying- machines, means for automatically withdrawing the tracer over any shoulder or abrupt projection in the copy. A cylinder which carries a turn-table F<1> for the tracer and tables F for the cutting-tools or work, moves on a piston B, the supply-pipe C having a reversing-cock D operated by adjustable stops e. This cylinder, which is connected by brackets to a sleeve sliding on the bar G and is rotated to any angle required by a pinion a and rack h' attached to the piston of a cylinder H, is mounted on cylinders A, sliding on vertical pistons B', which are fulcrumed at b<2> upon cylinders A<2>. Cylinders A<3> may be connected by couplings J to the cylinders A<1> to allow horizontal travel instead of angular movement round the fulcrum. The cylinders are all operated in a similar manner to the main cylinder, the fluidsupply pipes being connected to a controlling- apparatus. When the tracer encounters a shoulder, the excess pressure produced in the cylinders opens a valve and enters the cylinder L, Fig. 3, which surrounds the tracer beneath the piston k, thereby moving the cylinder down on the copy against the action of a spring l, and raising the tracer. In a modification, the movement of the cylinders may raise the tracer, the excess pressure acting through valves on the particular cylinders giving the movement required.
Patent GB-190613756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Audible Alarms for use on Motor Cars, Locomotives Ships and the like.
Inventor: GALLEY SYDNEY JOHN
Filed: 1906-06-15
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 13,756. Galley, S. J. June 15. Whistles. - The engine exhaust of motor-cars, locomotives, ships, &c. is used for sounding a triple whistle, so constructed as to give different notes. The whistles a are cast in one with an adjustable bracket fitting on the exhaust pipe b, the end of which may be closed by a spring- controlled shutter h so as to divert the exhaust through the whistle. The tubes a forming the whistle are closed at the top, and are provided with blocks e rigidly fixed at different heights to tune the tubes to the desired notes. The blocks e also prevent oil from clogging the whistles.
Patent GB-190614911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joint Boxes, Fuse Boxes, Switch Boxes, and the like for Telegraphic and other Electrical Cables.
Inventor: BOULD DAVID
Filed: 1906-06-30
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 14,911. Bould, D. June 30. Cut-outs ; switches.-The inner surfaces of fuse, switch, and like boxes for telegraphic and other purposes are glazed by pouring melted glass or lava, or,by brushing powdered glass or lava over such surfaces, and then raising the whole to a temperature sufficient to make the glaze run.
Patent GB-190617748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Impregnating Wood and other Substances in Closed Apparatus.
Inventor: JOHN OLOF OHLSSON
Filed: 1906-08-07
Abstract: 17,748. Ohlsson, J. O. Aug. 7,1905. [date applied for under Patents Act. 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Wood, treating for preserving &c.-In impregnating wood, the preliminary drying is expedited by means of a current of heated air or other gas. The wood is contained in a cylinder 1 enclosed by a steam jacket 5, which in turn is enclosed by a jacket 7, through which air is forced to the cylinder by the connexion 12. The air having circulated about the wood, escapes by a pipe 13, or it may be reconducted to the jacket 7, in which case the pressure in the system may be greater or less than atmospheric. A condenser may be . provided, and the heating of the air may be separate from that of the impregnating - cylinder. The order of the jackets may be reversed and their number increased, and pipe-systems may be substituted for them. In the subsequent impregnating the steam-jacket may be used for heating the liquid, and the air-jacket then acts as an insulator.
Patent GB-190618110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Stoppers for Bottles and the like.
Inventor: HURST DANIEL
Filed: 1906-08-13
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 18,110. Hurst, D., Frost, A. E., and Orange, G. J. Aug. 13. Stoppers, screw.-A screw stopper a of the ordinary type is provided with a groove extending from the bottom of the stopper to a point under the rubber ring c, for the purpose of allowing the gas to escape gradually when the stopper is unscrewed. The head may be notched at g to indicate the position of the groove d.
Patent GB-190622065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Tilting Barrels.
Inventor: LYNCH JAMES
Filed: 1906-10-06
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 22,065. Lynch, J. Oct. 6. Tilters.-One end of a frame A is supported against the wall over the barrel, and the other end, provided with runners B, rests on the barrel. A bracket G on the frame carries a chain-wheel F controlled by a ratchet and pawl. A second bracket carries the spindle E of a two-armed lever H, to the lower end of which is secured one end of the chain J, which passes over the wheel F and is secured to the barrel. On pushing in the handle H, the tilting is effected. The action of the lever is augmented by the insertion of a wheel h<1>. An arm K carrying a counterbalance k may be provided by which the tilting may be rendered automatic. Modifications are described in which the form of the brackets, and also the method of mounting the lever H, may be varied.
Patent GB-190622923-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for use on the Ground-rope of a Trawl-net for Protecting the same.
Inventor: LONCASTER JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-17
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 22,923. Loncaster, W. J., Gale, R. H., and Fleming, W. J. Oct. 17. Trawling-gear.-The rollers or bobbins used for protecting the ground - ropes of trawl nets are replaced by disks shod with metal tyres and having boss-like projections at each side. Fig. 4 shows a crosg-section of one form of the device in which four semicircular pieces A, A' of wood are bolted together to form the disk, which is shod with metal tyres D, D<1>. The bosses B, B<1> are formed with grooves b by which the lashings connecting the ground - rope to the balch rope are attached. Wrought-iron bushes G, G<1> are fitted to the parts B, B' in order to take the wear of the wire rope E. In other forms, the disk may be made in one piece either of wood or of metal, or it may be built up of alternate metal and wooden disks, in which case the metal tyre may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190624782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Japanning and like Ovens.
Inventor: CRAWFORD RONALD
Filed: 1906-11-05
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 24,782. Crawford, R. Nov. 5. Ovens. - An oven for baking japanned articles, and for general use, is constructed of sections made of insulating-material and insulated from each other, and so arranged that expansion or contraction of the parts will not throw the oven out of shape or permit escape of heat, while in case of explosion the roof will rise and afterwards settle in place. Fig. 1 shows a front elevation of the oven, Fig. 2 a plan, and Fig. 7 a vertical section through the roof. Fig. 2 and Figs. 11 and 12 show horizontal sections of back and front corners. The bottom, top, sides, back, and doors of the oven are formed. of loose sheets of iron 21 separated by superposed corrugated sheets of asbestos 20, the ends of which are closed by cement 24 lying between the edges of the sheets and channel plates 22. The edges of the walls lie in these channel plates, which are rigidly secured together by angle-plates 28. In setting up an oven, the back and sides are placed upon corner plates 25, which are provided with flanges 26 and bolted to the bottom after the latter is put in place. Angle-plates 28 are secured in place at the bottom by the flanges 26, and at the top by diagonal tie-rods 32. Insulating -material 27 is placed between the various parts. The ends of the back rest against stay-plates 29 bolted to the sides, and the sides also carry rests 31 to support rods for suspending the articles to be baked. Vertical strips 33 are bolted to the centre of the sides and back, and extend above the top of the oven, where they are joined by tie-rods 34. The top rests on the sides and back, and is held in place by the angle-plates 28 and strips 33, so that, if an explosion occurs, the top is raised and settles back in place after the escape of the gases. Two overlapping doors are preferably used, and they are each connected to one strap of a hinge 35 by bolts, which pass through metal sleeves 37 and strengthening plates 36, the other strap being bolted to the angleplate 28. The doors swing against stop plates 38 fixed to the top, and are closed by the engagement of a latch 41 on one door with a clutch 42 on the other. Plates 39 attached to the doors at the upper part overlap the joint and prevent the escape of heat.
Patent GB-190704145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roofing Tiles.
Inventor: MARLEY JOHN BROWN
Filed: 1907-02-19
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 4145. Marley, J. B. Feb. 19. Roofing-tiles.-A roofing-tile, shown in plan in Fig. 1, side elevation in Fig. 3, section through the centre of the tile in Fig. 4, and end view in Fig. 5, is provided at the top with a raised portion e, inclined slightly with relation to the main bcdy of the tile. The portion e is formed with draining- channels i leading to an outlet channel j, and its lower edge drops suddenly to a deep recess h which is bounded at the sides by raised portions f, g. The sudden drop from the portion e to the recess h tends to prevent water from being blown up between the joints of the tiles. The side edges of the tile are provided with the usual interlocking ribs and grooves. A projection k is adapted to divert water from the joint between the two tiles below, when laid to break joint. The back of the tile is flat, except for two panels l and a central recess m, Fig. 5, adapted to reduce the weight of the tile.
Patent GB-190705946-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Safety-device for Tram Cars.
Inventor: FICKELSCHEER CARL
Filed: 1907-03-12
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 5946. Fickelscheer, C., and Bergheiser, W. March 12. Wheel guards and obstruction-removers.-The roller d of a tramcar life-guard is carried by short arms c, which are pivotally mounted on rods b sliding in tubes a beneath the car. The rods are attached to springs h which tend to pull them in against the action of a locking-catch i. An axial spring, which is held out of action by a ratchetwheel and pawl f as long as the roller is raised, tends to rotate the roller so as to pick up obstructions. Impact lowers the roller and, by means of a lever g, releases the pawl so that the top of the roller rotates towards the net. Simultaneously, a rod g<1> withdraws a stop i from the rod b so that the guard is drawn towards the car suddenly, thereby further tending to deposit the obstruction on the net.
Patent GB-190706455-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tumbler Switch
Inventor: LEA ERNEST CHARLES
Filed: 1907-03-18
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 6455. Lea, E. C. March 18. Switches.-A tumbler switch has a handle k, which may be in two parts, as shown in Fig. 6, to allow a little motion either way before moving the contacts. A groove p engages with the curved or enlarged fork end of a flat spring q in a slot s for normal holding and for a quick make and break. An insulating-sleeve l<1> encases a loose conductor l, which may be a cylindrical piece or a cylindrical or helical spring which may have solid ends, bridging contacts e fixed to a recess d and projecting slightly into the main recess of the base, which is of porcelain or the like. The spring q may be replaced by a rod having around it a spring compressed between a pin on the rod and a round-bottomed washer, contained loosely in a circular top part of the recess s. The contactblocks have holes v and screws u<1> for securing conductors, and are held in position by screws w and stems t<11>. The contact surfaces may be on the blocks or attached thereto as at u by screws u<1> ; or, they may be held in place between the block and base as at u<11>, Fig. 7. Sloping channels v<11> in the base allow access to screws v<1>,