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Patent GB-190428868-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Braking Apparatus for Cranes, and for Hoisting and Hauling Machinery.
Inventor: WEDDELL ALEXANDER HOUSTON
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 28,868. Weddell, A. H. Dec. 30. Brakes; cranes.-Automatic braking-mechanism for cranes, and hoisting and hauling machinery, and for other purposes, comprises spiral or helical springs which, when subjected to torsional stress by the load, produce an endlong pressure on Weston or conical brake discs. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement of the mechanism, with the driving- shaft 1 secured to a sleeve 2 fastened to one end of the springs 3. The other ends of the springs 3 are fastened to the loose sleeve 4 which carries toothed gearing for transmitting the power to the load. An outer sleeve 5 having a flange 7 is keyed to the sleeve 2, and carries alternate blocks 8 of a Weston brake mounted on feather keys. The other blocks 9 are similarly mounted on a casing 12, having ratchet teeth 13 or a band brake to prevent rotation while the load is being lowered, and an end - plate 14 provided with adjusting-mechanism for the brake discs consisting of nuts 16, 17 and a non-rotatable collar 18. The suspended load acting on the loose sleeve 4 produces a torque in the springs 3, which in turn produces an axial stress tending to draw the sleeves 2, 4 nearer together, and so causes the flange 7 to press the brake discs together. During the lifting operation, both sets of discs rotate, but, during lowering, the discs 9 are prevented by the casing 12 from rotating. To lower the load, power is applied to drive the apparatus against the friction of the drums. The two sleeves 4, 5 are provided with clutch prongs 19, 20, which allow the angular movement of the springs but transmit the motion in the event of the latter breaking. The shaft 1 may be cut between the sleeves 2, 4 and the latter sleeve attached to its shaft by a feather key, or the sleeve 4 may be keyed to the continuous shaft while the sleeve 2 is loose and made to carry the driving-wheel. The Provisional Specification shows a modified form of the apparatus, in which the brake blocks are adjusted by a sleeve, the end-plate 14 of the casing 12 being fitted over this sleeve to form an oil-tight joint. A ball thrust bearing may be introduced between the sleeve and the adjacent brake block,
Patent GB-190500321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Toys.
Inventor: BECHMANN SIMON
Filed: 1905-01-06
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 321. Bechmann, S., and Ullmann, B. Jan. 6. Mechanical toys.-Motor-driven toy vehicles, in which horses or animals are given a galloping motion by means of a connecting-rod d connected to the horse and to a crank c on the driving-axle b of the vehicle, are constructed so that the horses oscillate in a plane at a uniform distance from the shaft or shafts. The body of the horse is connected to the shaft or shafts by means of one or more cranks g of a throw at least equal to that of the crank c. Two horses may be used, in which case their cranks may be arranged in the sime, or in opposite, directions, and may be integral.
Patent GB-190500363-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Depilatory Composition
Filed: 1905-01-07
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 363. Lake, H. H., [Schoellkopf, Hartford, & Hanna Co.]. Jan. 7. Hair, removing superfluous.-The hair is removed from hides and skins by immersion of the hides &c. in a solution of barium hydrate and calcium sulphydrate. The approved proportions are 76 parts of barium hydrate, 18 parts of calcium hydrate, and 6 parts of a sulphide, preferably sodium Sulphide, 4 lb. of solid being dissolved in 96 lb. of warm water, when the calcium hydrate and sodium sulphide unite and form calcium sulphydrate.
Patent GB-190502749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Time Element Excess Current Thermal Devices for Electric Cut-outs or Alarms
Inventor: BILIOTTI FRANK
Filed: 1905-02-10
Granted: 1906-02-10
Abstract: 2749. Biliotti, F. Feb. 10. Cut-outs; switches.-A thermal timing-device to control circuit-breaking or other switches or to move needles or other indicators upon the occurrence of an overload or underload in an electric circuit consists of a heating- coil enclosed in a chamber with an expansible substance, the movement of which is utilized for the above purposes. Figs. 1 and 2 show the invention as applied to actuate a cut-out after a predetermined time, and give an alarm. The coil D, Fig. 2, in series or shunt with the main circuit, is placed in the chamber A, and lies below a flat, corrugated, metal capsule C, containing volatile liquid, which on expanding lifts the pin E against a spring F, adjustable by means of a screwed sleeve G, and lifts the trigger J of the cut-out, at the same time completing the circuit of the lamp N; or it may actuate the holding-device of a starter, or cause a needle or other indicating - device to move. A form designed for quicker action is shown in Fig. 4, having a chamber with ventilating-holes A<4>, and a bare heating-coil D<2> placed close up under the capsule C. The thermal device may be so arranged in conjunction with an electro-magnetic cut-out that the former guards against continued slight overloads and the latter against sudden heavy ones.
Patent GB-190503311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Obtaining Power from Navigable and other Rivers and Streams, and Rendering Shallow Streams Navigable
Inventor: SIMPSON HORTENSIUS COTES
Filed: 1905-02-17
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 3311. Simpson, H. C. Feb. 17. Canals and rivers.-Consists in means for controlling a portion of the flowing water in a rapid ford or shallow for the purpose of obtaining power from such water or improving the navigation facilities. Longitudinal walls C', C<2>, C<3>, as shown in Fig. 2, are built in the river to form locks, which are shown in plan in Fig. 5. Lock gates F<1>, F<2>, F3, are provided. Fig. 6 is a plan of a rapid. The locks are placed at the tail of the rapid. The wall D is built on the old river wall on the bank and forms one side of the intake E<3>. Fig. 7 is a section through the new channel, in which the bed of the river is shown ascending from and descending into the deep water above and below the locks. The highest flood level C is above the walls C<1>, C<2>, C<3>.
Patent GB-190504907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints or Bends of Cornice Poles and other similar Articles
Inventor: ASHBY JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1905-03-09
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 4907. Ashby, J. R. March 9. Pivots.-Jointed cornice poles and the like are formed in sections having hemispherical ends A, A, to which are secured metal disks B, D. Of each pair of disks, one has a stud F, having flattened sides and a head E, and the other is formed with a centre hole and side opening so placed that, on placing the parts of the pole in line, the pin F can be fitted into the opening C, the head E coming underneath the disk B and adjustably securing the hemispheres together.
Patent GB-190505451-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Appliance for use with Money Boxes for Preventing Extraction of the Contents.
Inventor: NOTLEY FREDERICK JAMES
Filed: 1905-03-15
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 5451. Notley, F. J. March 15. Money-boxes.-Relates to a device to be fitted immediately beneath the coin-slot of a money box, for the purpose of preventing the withdrawal of coins. A pair of rollers C, Fig. 7, is mounted between a pair of ears H, H, depending from the slot-plate G. The space between the parts of each metal ear is of such a width near the slot F that, upon inversion of the box, the rollers fall into and just close the space. A further protection is afforded by the provision of the wire projections J, K, Figs. 7 and 8. On inversion of the box, the longer arms K fall together and overlap behind the rollers C. Instead of continuous rollers C, two rows of loose balls may be employed.
Patent GB-190508362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Mechanical Churns.
Inventor: DONKERS LOUIS BAPTISTE
Filed: 1905-04-19
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 8362. Donkers, L. B. April 19. Churns. - Mechanical churns are hermetically jacketed, and provided with two or more tubular mixing-wings 4, Fig. 2, fitted with flat perforated blades 8 and working in stuffing-boxes 13 and bearings 14 in external supports 15 secured to the bottom of the reservoir 1. Heating or cooling medium passes through the jacket and through the tube 9, lantern valves 10, and slots 16, leaving the tubes by the valves 11 and tube 12, or it may pass in the reverse direction. In a modified form of mixing-wing, Fig. 6, a series of tubes 4 are connected by tubes 17, 18 attached to bent tubes 19, 20, and provided with screw plugs 21 to facilitate cleaning. The mixing - wings may be arranged horizontally or obliquely, and ventilating-chimneys are provided.
Patent GB-190510317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Torpedoes and in Launching Tubes therefor.
Inventor: FALLENIUS CLES CONSTANTIN ALBE
Filed: 1905-05-16
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 10,317. Fallenius, C. C. A. May 19, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Torpedoes.- The usual shield employed for broads i d e underwater launching is dispensed with, and the torpedo is expelled directly at a high velocity from the tube 1, shown in plan in Fig. 2 and diagrammatically in Fig. 4. The deflexion is minimized by providing the tail of the torpedo 3 with guide-buttons 5, in addition to the usual buttons 4. The tube 1 is enlarged at the mouth 2 towards the stern of the vessel so that the torpedo may clear the tube after the buttons 5 leave the guide-grooves.
Patent GB-190512548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway Couplings.
Inventor: KILLEN EDWARD BRICE
Filed: 1905-06-17
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 12,548. Killen, E. B., and Brand, G. June 17 Couplings, automatic.- A hollow rectangular coupling-link a having a hook a' is secured on a pin b pivoted to the drawbar and engages with a similar link on the adjacent vehicle. To the pin b is secured a weighted forked lever d, which, assisted by the springs l, is adapted to hold the coupling-link in an horizontal position. When two wagons come together, one of the hooks a<1>, owing to its curved formation, is depressed and slips into the hollow part of the adjacent link. The links are drawn out of engagement by chains h secured to the lever d and wound on a transverse shaft f. The links may be secured in the uncoupled position by stops j, Fig. 3, which engage in holes k formed in a bracket n supporting the transverse shaft f.
Patent GB-190514208-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electrical Switch Apparatus for Supplying Current Consuming Devices on several Motor-cars of Electrically-propelled Trains.
Filed: 1905-07-10
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 14,208. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens Schuckertwerke Ges.]. July 10. Switches. - The various consuming- devices, e.g. motors for brake airpumps &c., on the several motor-cars of an electric railway train, are controlled by driving- switches at each end of each car, whish, in the zero position of the contact drums, connect the consuming device with a lead extending along the train ; the consuming-device of the first car is then supplied with current, and resistance is cut out of the circuit until, at the fourth position, all the consuming-devices are supplied, and, finally, the first car is disconnected from the circuit. The front and rear arrangements of switches for two motors are shown in the Figure, in which the trolly T, in contact with the linewire, is connected with the fixed contacts a, a<1> of the switches S, S<1>, the contact e being connected with the train wire v extending along the train. In the zero position of the switches S, S<1>, all switches not in use being held in the zero position, the consuming-apparatus E is connected to the line-wire v through the contacts K, K<1>. In the position 1 of the switch S, the current passes from the trolly through the brushes a, b, resistances W, W<2>, and consuming-device E to earth. In the next two positions, the resistances W, W<2> are cut out, until, at the fourth position, a circuit is completed from the line-wire through tne trolly pole to the contact a and movable segment L, where the current divides, one branch passing through the contact e to the line-wire v, and so to the consuming-devices E of the other cars, while the other branch extends from the contact e to the contacts d, e<1>, d<1>, and so to the consuming-device E of the first car. In this way, all the cars are operated through the lead v. In the position 5, che current passes to the contacts a, M, N, e, and so to the line-wire v, the consuming-apparatus of the front car now being cut out. The invention is applicable to motorcars having only one driving-switch.
Patent GB-190515062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belt Gearing for Power Transmission.
Inventor: MCLEAN CHARLES LEWIS
Filed: 1905-07-21
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 15,062. McLean, C. L. July 21. Fast and loose Pulleys.-The loose pulley D is mounted independently of the shaft A between collars F<2>, F<3> on the tubular bearing F, the end F<1> of which is capable of being adjusted in the hanger G.
Patent GB-190516919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mixing Apparatus for Dry Materials.
Inventor: RAPS GEORG
Filed: 1905-08-21
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 16,919. Raps, G. Aug. 21. Moving - container apparatus.-A machine for mixing dry materials consists of an horizontal conical drum in which the feed and discharge openings are both in the small end, the large end being closed. The drum casing i is mounted upon rollers c, d, and is fitted with special blocks h, onefourth of the diameter of the drum in width. At the smaller end is an annular ring e-with a conical projection f, through which projects a feed-hopper m. The materials are piled up against the closed end by the blades h, and on reverse rotation are slowly discharged through the slot n, provided with a lip g, into a hopper o.
Patent GB-190518596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Drying Apparatus.
Inventor: REYSCHER KARL
Filed: 1905-09-14
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 18,596. Reyscher, K. Sept. 14. Heating air.-An arrangement for drying materials comprises an air-compressor a which compresses and thereby heats the air withdrawn through pipes r, i<1> from the centre of the drying-chamber t, and forces it through the tubes i, whence it escapes through an air motor e to the condenser m<2>. The materials are contained in the chamber t, which is separated from the chambers containing the pipes i, i<1> by a perforated diaphragm o<2> and similarly divided off at the tops from a series of chambers o. In connexion with each of these chambers o is a fan which circulates the air from the chamber t through the chamber h' and among the tubes i<1>, where it is heated by the hot air withdrawn from the centre through pipes r, and into the chamber o, whence it again passes to the drying-compartment t. The air is thus continuously circulated and heated by contact with pipes through which is withdrawn the moist air heated by the compressed and previouslyused air in the tubes i.
Patent GB-190520216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sole-levelling Machines.
Inventor: FEENEY FRANCIS
Filed: 1905-10-06
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 20,216. Feeney, F. Oct. 6. Soles.-Relates to a direct - pressure solelevelling machine. The work-support H, which is fitted with an horizontally - adjustable toe rest h, and a verticallyadjustable heel rest h<1>, is removably mounted on the head of an hydraulic ram B, which is actuated by a force pump D. The latter is worked by a link and beltdriven crank disk, the belt pulley being started by a friction clutch when a treadle e<3> is depressed. A chain or the like e<4> may be provided to throw the clutch out of gear when the ram reaches the top of its stroke. Above t h c ram B is arranged a vertically - adjustable and spring-controlled plunger c, which is fitted with a removable block C. A set of moulds G, G<1> of various sizes are provided, the moulds G being made of metal, preferably gun-metal, and the moulds G<1> of rubber or other resilient material. The moulds G are the same shape as the soles, so that the pressure is evenly distributed, while the moulds G<1> act as buffers. The moulds G<1> may, however, be dispensed with. Instead of the ram B, a screw jack actuated by a worm and wheel may be used.
Patent GB-190525444-A (GB)
Title: Combined Table and Chest of Drawers.
Inventor: DOWNIE WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-12-07
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 25,444. Downie, W. Dec. 7. Chests of drawers; tables.-A chest of drawers is fitted with a sliding top which may be used as a table. The top consists of a main part b, Fig. 1, and a hinged flap d. Bars a having bevelled edges are secured to the underside of the part b, and slide between guide-bars h, h<1> fixed to battens i at the front and back of the chest. Additional support may be given to the leaf d by vertical bracketsf &c. When the top is pushed back, the leaf falls down out of the way. To limit the movement of the top, the underside of each bar a is provided with stop pieces at the back and front.
Patent GB-190600523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Derricks and Winches for Working Cargo
Inventor: MACFARLANE GEORGE THOMAS
Filed: 1906-01-08
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 523. Macfarlane, G. T. Jan. 8. Winch engines.-The hoisting and slueing barrels may be controlled by one attendant. The hoisting- rope passes to a barrel 51 and the slueing rope to a barrel 49 arranged adjacent, and at rightangles; to the barrel 51. The diagonal arrangement of gearing for the drum 51 is of the usual character. A subsidiary frame 43 is bolted to the frame of the drum 51, and this frame is arranged to carry the drum 49 and the cylinders 44 and driving and reversing gears thereof. The reversing-levers 55, 58, clutch lever 50, and 'steamcontrolling valves 52, 56, as well as the brake levers if such are employed, are conveniently arranged so as to be controlled by one operator. Other arrangements are also described in which the drams are driven by horizontal engines or are arranged upon separate base-plates.
Patent GB-190601841-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Apparatus for Analysing Gas.
Inventor: SCHATZ EMIL
Filed: 1906-01-24
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 1841. Schatz, E. April 12, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Testing gases.-Gas to be analysed is drawn by an injector b from its source through pipes a, c into a measuring-chamber d in a tank e. The water that works the injector flows into a tank s, provided with an overflow t and a pipe u. Water continually flows from the pipe u into the tank e. When the water reaches the level a-a, the gas inside the chamber d is shut off from the pipe c, and the enclosed gas as the water rises is transferred by a pipe g to the bottom of an absorption chamber h, the gas bubbling up through a pipe i, which is provided with openings j for the absorbing-liquid. The gas collects in a bell k immersed in a tank l, and the volume of gas which remains is indicated by a pointer p on a scale q, by means of a lever o which carries a counterpoise r dipping into liquid in a tank n. The tanks l, n communicate by a pipe m, and contain a liquid which will not evaporate or thicken. As the water rises farther in the tank e, the tank v within it begins to fill by the siphon pipe w, thus raising a float x, which through the link y raises one end of a lever z, until the free end of that lever comes against a stop 2 above the bell k. A recording- device is attached to the lever z. The tank e is then emptied rapidly by the siphon 1, the tank v by the siphon w, and the chamber d by the siphon seals f, thus refilling the chamber d with gas. When the lever of the water becomes lower than the line a-a, the residual gas in the bell k issues into the atmosphere, and the whole process is repeated. The seals f keep the chamber d always shut off from the atmosphere. Specification No. 25,466, A.D. 1905, is referred to.
Patent GB-190602605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Phase Regulation of Single-phase Commutator Electric Motors Operated from Polyphase Circuits
Inventor: LAMME BENJAMIN GARVER
Filed: 1906-02-22
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 2605. Lamme, B. G. Feb. 6, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motors, controlling.-Relates to apparatus for regulating the operation of single-phase commutator motors, driven from polyphase mains by supplying their armatures and field magnets with electromotive forces differing ninety degrees in phase, without disturbing the phase relations of the currents in the armature and field circuits. Several modifications are described. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the armature 5 of the motor 6 is supplied with current from a twophase source by means of an auto-transformer 1 bridged across the mains 3, 4, and the fieldmagnet winding 10 is bridged across the other two mains 11, 17 through an adjustable reactance 16 carried on the same magnetic circuit as the transformer 1. The point of connexion of the armature 5 to the transformer is varied by means of a contact-arm 7, and the number of turns of the reactance in the field-magnet circuit is varied in accordance with the variation of the current in the armature circuit by means of a solenoid 19 acting against a spring 20, or any other controlling-device may be employed. The winding 16 may form the secondary winding of a separate transformer, the primary winding of which is connected across the same supply mains 3, 4 as the auto-transformer 1. The reactance may consist of a separate auto-transformer connected across the supply conductors 4, 17, or across the conductors 3, 5. In all cases, the point of connexion of the field-magnet winding is shifted automatically, as above described. In the threephase system shown in Fig. 8, an auto-transformer 25 bridged across the mains 27, 28 supplies the armature 5, and the field winding 10 is adjustably connected between the third main 29 and a point near the middle of the transformer by means of the switch 14 controlled by the current in the armature circuit, or the switch 14 may serve to cut either ohmic or inductive resistances into and out of the field circuit, the point of connexion of the field winding to the transformer being varied by hand. The power factor of the reactance should be less than that of the field-magnet winding 10, in order that the power factor of the field circuit as a whole may be varied. If its power factor, however, is made equal to that of the field-magnet winding, the reactance must be designed so that its inductance may be varied without proportionately varying its resistance. Alternatively, the phase of the current may be adjusted in the armature circuit instead of in the field circuit.
Patent GB-190605530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saucepans, Kettles and other Cooking Utensils.
Inventor: CRIBB JOSEPH PRESTON
Filed: 1906-03-07
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 5530. Cribb, J. P. March 7. Baking - tins; saucepans; pans; ; hollow - ware, jacketed.-A device for attachment to kettles, saucepans, baking-tins, or other cooking-utensils, and having for its object the economizing of fuel &c., consists of a band a of metal or other material wired at the top and bottom and attached temporarily or permanently to the vessel by spring tongues d or their equivalent.
Patent GB-190606613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Records Phonographs and like Sound-recording Instruments.
Inventor: NEWMAN ALEXANDER MORRIS
Filed: 1906-03-19
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 6613. Newman, A. M. March 19. Phonographs. - The undulating sound trace on disk or cylinder records is formed in a protecting groove of harder material which also serves as a guide in recording. Wide grooves 2, Fig. 2, are cut from the hard material of the disk 1, and a further groove 3 is then cut within it and filled with softer material capable of taking the sound impressions. In the record shown in Fig. 4, the wider protecting groove is omitted, but a second groove 4 runs parallel with the groove 3 and is filled in as before, and is intended to guide the recorder by means of a second point carried by the sound-box.