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Patent GB-190422116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Vans, Lorries, Drays and other Vehicles.
Inventor: COOPER JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1904-10-14
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 22,116. Cooper, J. E. Oct. 14. Undercarriages; axles, attaching to springs.- The undercarriages of vans, lorries, drays, and other vehicles are adapted for easy running and for ready turning. (1) To provide for easy running, antifriction discs c run loosely on short axles b mounted on the springs e, and have rolling contact with the main axle i, as described in Specifications No. 19,579, A.D. 1879, No. 4340, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Railway &c. vehicles], and No. 17,935, A.D. 1902. The bearing h for the main axle i are connected, by distance-pieces j, to plates g on staples f, which secure the bearing d of the short axles b to the springs. To adjust the distance between the main axles and the disc axles, packing is inserted in the space h<2> and the distance-pieces j drawn against the bearing h by bolts and nuts. Discs c are preferably fitted at each side of a spring, and they may be mounted on an axle b<1> extending across the vehicle. (2) To facilitate turning, undercarriages at each end of the vehicle are connected by adjustable diagonal tie rods k. (3) The upper plate m of the turntable rests upon rollers l, which can turn in bushes on the undercarriage and project through the bottom plate m'. (4) One wheel is loose on each axle.
Patent GB-190423619-A (GB)
Title: Method of Treating Corneous Substances.
Inventor: NOTTELLE LOUIS EMILE
Filed: 1904-11-01
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 23,619. Nottelle, L. E., and Leroux, L.A. Nov. 1. Horn, preparation and treatment of.-A substance similar to nitro-cellulose is made from corneous substances having an epidermose base, such as horns, nails, horses' fetlocks, borse-hair, and the like. The substance is first treated with dilute alkali to remove fatty and other impurities, and is then placed in a very dilute solution of nitric acid, sulphuric acid, and zinc chloride for a period of from one to two months. It is then washed and steeped in a bath containing tannin, alcohol, dextrin, and water for a period of a week, whereupon it is dried and again steeped in the same solution, the operation being repeated two or three times. After the final drying, the substance is ready for use. The composition of the solutions and the period of immersion may be varied according to the substance to be treated.
Patent GB-190424432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electro-mechanical Synchronization Apparatus.
Inventor: BONNIKSEN BAHNE
Filed: 1904-11-11
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 24,432. Bonniksen, B. Nov. 11. Synchronizing-apparatus.-In electric synchronous apparatus, a sudden diminution of the current releases an auxiliary armature, which thereby cuts off the current entirely from the electromagnet and causes the fall of the main armature lever, which operates the synchronizing-mechanism in the usual manner. Figs. 1 and 3 illustrate a clock controlled in this way by current from an ordinary light or power circuit. The spindle A with the cam B rotates once per hour. The cam D, with a radial slot D<1>, rotates once in twenty-four hours. A snail J on the same spindle slowly raises the lever K so that the armature L gradually approaches the magnet M. A pin E' carried by the lever E rides on the edges of the two cams B, D and gradually pushes the auxiliary armature N into close contact with the magnet M by means of the cam portion E<4> and roller O<2>, so that the projection T closes the contacts R, S carried by the armature N. The circuit is then completed except for the contact G, H, which has been kept open by the arm E<3> of the lever E pivoted at E'. This contact is made when the pin E' drops into the slot D<1> and on to the first step of the cam B. The magnet is then energized and holds the two armatures. When the pin E' drops on to the second step B' of the cam B, the cam portion E<4> is withdrawn and the armature N is held by the magnet electrically. On suddenly weakening the current, however, the armature N is easily withdrawn by the spring P and breaks the contacts R, S. The magnet M, being no longer energized, releases the armature L and synchronism is then brought about in any convenient manner. The portion B<3> on the cam B in a short time raises the lever, breaking the contact G, H, and returns the apparatus to its initial position.
Patent GB-190424574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rain Water Pipe Bends.
Inventor: SCHMUECKER CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1904-11-12
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 24,574. Schm³cker, C. Nov. 12. Metal, sheet, seaming and joining; soldering and brazing.-Bends for rainwater pipes are made in halves, and the longer half a is made with joggled edges c, d to give a flush joint and facilitate soldering and brazing.
Patent GB-190427741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dredging Devices
Inventor: SEARFOSS JOSEPH LYONS
Filed: 1904-12-19
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 27,741. Searfoss, J. L. Dec. 19. Cranes ; grabs.-Relates to grab dredgers, and consists, chiefly, in (1) the provision of a beam 26, Fig. 1, to prevent buckling of the bars 10 during the closing of the grab 41, (2) pivoting the grab to the poles 10, as shown in Fig. 3, so that it will adjust itself to the uneven surface of the ground, and (3) locking the poles 10, while the grab is closing, by means of a clamp 11, 12, Figs. 1 and 7. The boom 2 slues about a bearing 5, and the rope 15, which operates the clamp 11, 12 and holds down the boom, passes over a roller 16 running on a circular track 17<a>. The outer end of the beam 26 clamps the poles 10 near the surface of the water, and is balanced by a weight 30, which takes against a stop while a rack 33, Fig. 2, on the inner end meshes with a pinion on the axes of the notched wheel 34, automatically locked, when the beam falls, by a stop 38.
Patent GB-190506429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Level Indicators for Steam Generators or the like
Inventor: DAWES JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1905-03-27
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 6429. Dawes, J. T. March 27. Water-level indicators.-An alarm, indicator, or registering-device is actuated by the current which passes when an electric circuit is completed by the water in the boiler. A wire 1 placed in the side of the boiler is enclosed in insulating-material 2, Fig. 2, packed fluid-tight in a metallic casing 3, which extends inwardly, as shown; over the exposed part of the wire. This extended part is indented or perforated. A cap 9 provided with a door 15 is placed over the outer end of the wire. Fig. 1 illustrates an apparatus for recording periodically on a moving band 59 whether or not the water in the boilers 17, 18, &c. has fallen below the wires in the plugs 9. A record is also given when the circuit is tampered with in order to give a false reading of the state of the water level in a particular boiler. When the electromagnet 53 attracts the armature arm of the pawl 50, the arm 32 of a switch is rotated by the weight 49, and a circuit is completed by the arm through the contact-pieces 28, 45 ; 27, 44 ; &c. successively, thus actuating, when water covers the respective plugs, the indicator 29 and exciting the electromagnet 30 of the recording-device 59. A piece 46 connected to the arm 32 but insulated from it makes contact with the pieces 28,45; 27, 44 ; &c. when the arm is on the contact-pieces 38, 37, &c., so that a resistance 39 is then in the circuit. This resistance is so great that the current is too weak to actuate the indicator or recorder. But if, the water being below a plug, the circuit were short-circuited in order to give a record when the arm made contact with the pieces 28, 45, &c., the current in the circuit would be strengthened and a record made. The electro-magnet 53 is periodically excited by a battery through contact pieces 56 on a disk revolved by clock-work. The drum of the recorder may be placed on the spindle of the switch arm. Several plugs may be placed in each boiler at different heights, corresponding sets of contact-piece being arranged on the switch. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 3, a wire 1 attached to a block of insulating-material is placed vertically in a chamber in free communication with the boiler. The strength of the current varies according to the extent of wire immersed, and the indicator 29 shows at any time the exact state of the water level.
Patent GB-190507119-A (GB)
Filed: 1905-04-04
Granted: 1906-04-04
Abstract: 7119. Lake, H. H., [Aurora Automatic Machinery Co.]. April 4. Radial-cylinder engines; driving-gear; valves and valve-gear; eccentrics etc.; valves, reversing. -Relates to improvements in the machines described in Specification No. 13,093, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Metals, Cutting &c.], and consists of a reversible four-cylinder pneumatic motor for drills &c. The casing A Figs. 1 and 5, contains four cylinders B, B', C, C', a crank chamber D', and air chambers E, F. The pistons actuate two cranks on the shaft G, a pinion on which gears with a wheel J<1> on the drill spindle J, which is provided with two bearings K, L. Air is supplied through the handle Q by a reversible valve to one of the chambers E, F, and exhausts from the other. 'Each pair of cylinders has a common oscillating distributing-valve M, Fig. 4, worked from a double eccentric 0, Fig. 1, by levers as shown in Fig. 4. The valve establishes communication betweenthe chamber E and the cylinders by passages m<3>, m', and between the chamber F and the cylinders by passages m<2>, m<4>. The handle Q is attached to the casing R by the collar R<2> and cap R<1>. Within this casing is a stationary disk S, Fig. 7, having inlet passages s, s<1> and exhaust passages s<2> communicating with the open air through passages t. The reversing-valve U, shown separately in Fig. 11, is rotated to admit the air by one or other of the apertures u<3>, u' to the corresponding chamber F or E, by rotation of the stem V by means of the sleeve W, the movement of which is limited by a stud W<1> sliding in a transverse slot. To prevent the accidental reversal of the motor, a bar carried by a sliding sleeve enters a recess in the tube Q to limit the motion to forty-five degrees. Between the cap A' and the casing A is secured a bearing G<2> which supports the double eccentric 0 and the crank-shaft G. The sleeve G<3>, which affords a bearing for both, has a bush g<1> in which the crank-shaft turns. The eccentric is provided with two straps and a driving-stud O<3> which engages a notch g<2>, Fig. 16, in the crank-arm g. A counterbalance weight O<4>, Fig. 19, located in contact with the arm g is secured to a disk O<2> located between the arm g and the sleeve G<3>. By this arrangement, the eccentric maintains its position notwithstanding the wear of the crank-shaft bearing.
Patent GB-190508598-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Woven Tape or Band especially though not exclusively applicable for the Top Edging of Curtain Hangings or the like.
Inventor: HUDSON ROBERT
Filed: 1905-04-22
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 8598. Hudson, R. April 22. Tape; bindings; pleating.-A tape 1 is woven with a single tape or cord 2 loosely enclosed in a tubular portion. The tape 2 may lie between two rows of stitching 3, and admits of the main tape being neatly gathered up. The tape is suitable for the top edging of curtain hangings, dress skirts, and the like. Another tape or cord 4 is woven into one edge of the tape, and at every two or three inches the tape 4 leaves the main tape and re-enters it about a quarter of an inch farther on. Small loops 5 are thus formed, and serve to hang the curtain on the usual hooks.
Patent GB-190511719-A (GB)
Title: Water Waste Preventing Valveless, Syphon Cistern, for the Flushing of Water Closets and the like
Inventor: ALTY JOHN
IPC: E03D1/08
Filed: 1905-06-05
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 11,719. Alty, J. June 5. Water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge. Siphonic action is started by raising, in the cylindrical short leg A, a piston D having a turned-up rim and hinged to the rod F. The latter is connected to a pull-lever P, the fulcrum of which bears a stop H. The flow passes through apertures in the piston closed by hinged valves d, the spindles of which are retained in place by a bridge-piece k and a screw e, Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190519005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Generators of Acetylene Lamps.
Inventor: RUSSELL SIDNEY
Filed: 1905-09-20
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 19,005. Russell, S., [trading as Russell & Co., A.]. Sept. 20. Acetylene.-The carbide container H, Fig. 2, of a lamp generator is retained in the water vessel C, Fig. 1, by a spring arrangement, shown in Fig. 3, which grips the upper edge of the water vessel and can be released by pressing the thumb-pieces G. The removable top H<1> is provided with a left-hand thread for screwing into the neck of the container H, and the water vessel C has an extension c<1> with a right-hand thread for screwing into the union c<2> for the passage of gas at the lower part of the lamp. Thus the whole generator can be removed from the lamp, without separating the two parts H, HI of the carbide container, by turning the top H<1>. The Provisional Specification also describes a float in the water vessel which indicates when sufficient water has been poured in.
Patent GB-190600491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car-couplings.
Inventor: ANSON JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-01-08
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 491. Anson, J. Jan. 8. Couplings, automatic. -Relates to the class of couplings in which the pivoted coupling-hook D is provided with two heads d, d<1>, in order that if one becomes broken the hook can be reversed to bring the other into use. The coupling-head B fits into a recess in the end of the draw-bar A and is secured therein by a bolt or pin C. There are two coupling-hooks D, one above the other, separated by an horizontal partition in the coupling-head. Both hooks are pivoted on the pin F. At the back of each hook is a projection D', and the projections are engaged by a pair of dogs H. The hooks being locked by the dogs in the coupled position shown, they are released for uncoupling by turning the dogs H by rotation of their pin h until they are clear of the projections D<2>. During their rotation, the dogs are raised slightly by the engagement of inclined surfaces on the lower dog and on the base of the coupling-head, respectively, and the dogs, when unlocked, remain in their elevated position so that they will be caused to fall by the concussion when two cars come together for coupling, and thus lock the hooks automatically. The hooks can be set in the position for coupling by means of a lever L. The hooks have holes E* for receiving a pin to engage an ordinary coupling- link when necessary.
Patent GB-190600984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Atomisers or Pump Sprayers.
Inventor: JAHN ERNEST ADOLPH
Filed: 1906-01-13
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 984. Jahn, E. A. Jan. 13. Spray-producers.-A scent sprayer of the type in which a pump is arranged inside the receptacle is provided with a specially-constructed pump and means for closing the spraying-orifice for the purpose of preventing leakage. Fig. 3 shows the body part of the sprayer, which is attached to the bottle. The pump is of the usual type but is provided with a closed bottom, which is connected by a passage in the wall of the pump barrel with the space m surrounding the top of the barrel as shown in Fig. 4. This space leads to the liquid in the interior of the bottle by passages n and also communicates with the space surrounding the liquid tube k. The spraying-nozzle is closed by a flanged cap v on the piston-rod being twisted so that the slot u which is provided with a soft lining is forred over the outlet of the nozzle. By this testing movement, the guide-strips w are brought beneath the plate at the top of the barrel, and the rod is thus locked in position.
Patent GB-190605649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Distributing Apparatus suitable for Distributing Sewage.
Inventor: CUTLER HENRY ALBERT
Filed: 1906-03-08
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 5649. Cutler, H. A. March 8. Spray-producers and spreaders.-Sewage or other liquid passes from the pipe 1 and standard 2, Fig. 1, through ports 3, Fig. 3, into an annular trough 4, from which radiate two or more perforated arms 5 of unequal length. The arms are supported by ties 12, 14, 15 depending from a bracket 8, the rim 9 of which:engages a spur or friction wheel 22. The latter is rotated by a pulley 19 on the same shaft 21 driven by means of a rope, belt, or the like 23, which also passes around other pulleys 18, 20 mounted upon a triangular frame 17. The rope &c. 23 passes beneath pulleys 24 in stationary brackets 25 and may be employed to drive other distributors.
Patent GB-190607172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Bottle Stoppers.
Inventor: RUDOLF HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-03-24
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 7172. Rudolf, H. March 24. Stoppers, bail and lever. - A bail stopper a, of porcelain &c., is formed with a conical part a' and a cylindrical part c, the bottle neck b<1> being formed to correspond. The stopper a is grooved at r, to receive a narrow rubber washer d. For preserve and like bottles, jars, boxes, cases, &c., the external and internal diameter of the washer are made suitably larger.
Patent GB-190608792-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electric Gas Igniter for Street Lamps and the like.
Inventor: LENTSCHAT GEORG
Filed: 1906-04-11
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 8792. Lentschat, G., and Drahonowsky, W. J. April 11. Actuating valves and cocks. - The rotary gas valve of a street lamp or the like is operated by an electro-magnetic device through intermediate gearing. I n one form, a ratchetwheel 13, Fig. 2, operated by a pawl 14 from the armature 11 is connected through gearing 15, 16, 17 with a toothed wheel 18 on the valve, some of the teeth on the wheel 17 being removed so that the valve 3, Fig. 1, at certain positions of the wheel 17, Fig. 2, is unaffected by the movement of the armature, thereby enabling lamps in the same circuit to be operated in groups by suitably arranging the spacing on the wheel 17. Small spaces are also formed on the wheels 16, 17 so that the shaking of the lamp does not affect the valve. The valve 3 is held on its seat by a spring and is formed with oblique passages for connecting the oblique gas passages b with the radial passages c. The armature 11, Fig. 2, works between two longer armatures connected by cross-pieces 7, and a spiral spring 19 is attached to the U-shaped bend in the armature 11.
Patent GB-190613985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters
Filed: 1906-06-19
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 13,985. Chamberlain & Hookham, and Holden, S. H. June 19. Energy meters of the type described in Specification No. 20,219, A.D. 1904, in which an armature immersed in mercury carries the main current in the field of a shunt or compound wound electromagnet, are modified in certain particulars. In place of the compound winding of the electromagnet, a series correcting-coil X, Fig. 2, is adjustably mounted upon the mercury chamber I surrounding the pole M of the electro-magnet. The pole-pieces of the brake magnets are made adjustable, and the magnets H are mounted on an adjustable ring C surrounding the mercury chamber with their poles pointing upwards, and act upon a cylindrical armature G adjustably mounted on the spindle.
Patent GB-190622324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Submarine Vessels.
Inventor: WIEBE SIGURD
Filed: 1906-10-09
Granted: 1907-10-09
Abstract: 22,324. Wiebe, S., and Loewenthal, E. M. Oct. 9. Submarine vessels are constructed with a globular hull 1 pierced longitudinally by a torpedo tube 2. The hull is fitted with an inner wall 10 so that ballast may be carried in the space 11 between the two shells. Aconning- tower 3 of thick plate glass is secured to the upper part of the vessel by thumb-screws 5. A valve 6 is fitted in the conning-tower for ventilation. The longitudinal keel 7 carries the bearings 8 for the propeller shaft, which is driven by an electric motor and fitted with a screw propeller at each end, the after propeller being arranged so that it may be turned from the hand-wheel 21 to steer the vessel. Power is supplied from accumulators housed in a chamber in the lower part of the vessel. A motor-driven pump 22 is used for emptying the ballast chamber, through the pipe 42. On each side of the torpedo tube 2 is fitted a receiver 26 in connexion with a carbonic acid or other storage tank 27 and the torpedo tube. When it is desired to discharge a torpedo, the receivers 26 are filled with gas under pressure from the tanks 27 by opening the valve 28, the cap 32 is raised, and communication is then made between the receivers 26 and the torpedo tube by the valve 29, the admission of the gas under pressure launching the torpedo. The gas stored in the reservoirs 26 may also be used for discharging the water in the ballast chamber 11. The vessel is navigated by a single operator standing before the board 58, upon which is situated the handles for controlling the various apparatus. An outlook 51 is also provided. Horizontal rudders 54 are fitted on each side of the vessel and simultaneously operated.
Patent GB-190627069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-11-28
Granted: 1907-12-28
Abstract: 27,069. Boult, A. J., [Homan, F. W.]. Nov. 28. Heels; soles; uppers; socks; slippers.-In a turn shoe, the upper 4 and lining 5, Fig. 1, are both preferably made of felt and of contrasting colours, while the sole 10 consists of a thickened body portion 11, Fig. 3, of the size required, with a thin margin 12. The sole is preferably made in two parts 11, 13 cemented together, the part 11 being of leather board &c., and the part 13, which is skived at its edges, of thin sole leather, sheepskin, or other thin leather. The shoe is made inside out, the upper 4 being secured to the margin 12 by stitches 14, which also secure the lining at the toe of the shoe. The attached edges of the sole and upper are then crimped round the toe and heel, and turned over and folded along the sides, Fig. 1, draw-strings 15, 16 secured by stitches 17, 18 being used to hold the upper at the toe and heel. The inturned edges of the upper along the shank and ball portions of the shoe are then united by a cord 19, after which the lining 5 is turned up, and the shoe is turned right side out to produce the shoe shown in Fig. 7, The shoe is then finished by the insertion of a " slip sole," which preferably consists of a sheet of paper &c. cemented to a layer of felt, preferably of the same colour &c. as the lining 5. The edges of the two layers may be secured by over-seam stitches for ornamental purposes. The shoe may be provided with a " spring heel," the wedge lifts of which are inserted between the sole 10 and the turned-in edge of the part 13.
Patent GB-190708146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blast Furnace Tuyeres.
Inventor: DEWHURST JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1907-04-08
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 8146. Dewhurst, J. H. April 8. Tuyeres.-The nozzle c of a blast-furnace tuyere is flattened to form a fan-tail channel with a long narrow delivery slit c<1>. The rear portion d of the tuyere is conical in shape, and a water coil b is provided in the usual manner.