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Patent GB-190418614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Railway Trucks and other Vehicles.
Inventor: GOULDIE JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-08-27
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 18,614. Gouldie, J. Aug. 27. Brakes for wagons. The brake levers h, h', connected by a pin and slot i, are arranged to set and release a spring f, or equivalent weight, which, operating through the links b, c presses the brake blocks on the wheels. The brake lever h at each side of the vehicle is mounted loosely on a shaft e, on which is keyed a tumbler c having an extending arm c<2> to which the adjustable spring f is attached. The brakes are released by lifting the lever h, which, engaging with a pin or clutch k keyed on the shaft e, rotates the tumbler c, and a detent m engages the arm c<2>. An arm n attached to the lever h lifts the detent m on depressing the lever, thus releasing the spring and applying the brakes. On further depressing the lover, it engages with the pin k, and the pressure of the brakes is augmented. The bracket e<1> may be modified as shown in Fig. 4 to support a subsidiary shaft on which is loosely mounted a sleeve p having a finger p<1> which engages with a slot in a sleeve q secured on the shaft e.
Patent GB-190419080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Machines.
Inventor: BRAITHWAITE CHARLES LLOYD
Filed: 1904-09-05
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 19,080. Braithwaite, C. L., and O'Brien, E. Sept. 5. Washing-machines. -In washing-machines with rotary receptacles, a lip or a roller is arranged to prevent articles, when being transferred to or from the machine, from falling into the space between the outer and inner cylinders. As shown in Fig. 1, the lip or shutter E i pivoted in brackets e at the sides of the frame. On opening the lid of the inner cylinder, the shutter is turned over to close the annular space between the cylinders, being retained in that position by the counterweights F. In a modification, the shutter takes the form of a roller. In the construction shown in Fig. 7, the shutter E is retained in either of its two positions by means of the crank e', connecting-link e<3>, and spring e<4>.
Patent GB-190419585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Compasses.
Inventor: HERRICK GEORGE IRA
Filed: 1904-09-10
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 19,585. Herrick, G. I. Sept. 12, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Compasses, magnetic.-An ordinary compass is fitted to swing on gimbals in a ring 14, which is the inner one of a series, each of which is adapted to be relatively rotated by spur gearing. As shown by the view from the underside, Fig. 2, alternate rings are fitted with double racks engaging with pinions, also on alternate rings. In this way, any ring can be rotated, together with all those enclosed by it, and including the compass box, to set the compass for variation, leeway, &c.
Patent GB-190425973-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Dust Extracting Apparatus for Chaff Cutters
Inventor: MAYNARD ROBERT
Filed: 1904-11-29
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 25,973. Maynard, R. Nov. 29. Separating chaff.-The knife-wheel of a chaffcutter is surrounded by a casing a divided by a partition b at the upper part into two compartments, from the outer of which the dust &c. is drawn by a fan k into a chamber g, where any chaff that may be with the dust settles, the dust passing out.
Patent GB-190426693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hinging or Folding Paper, Cardboard and the like.
Inventor: HIGGINSON GEORGE
Filed: 1904-12-07
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 26,693. Higginson, G. Dec. 7. Filing papers &c.-Relates to the hinging or folding of paper, cardboard, &c., and particularly of leaves for loose-leaf ledgers, albums, &c., book covers, and in cardboard boxes, and consists in providing corrugations a, disposed transversely or obliquely to the longitudinal corrugations b.
Patent GB-190500490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles
Inventor: PLISH WALTER
Filed: 1905-01-10
Granted: 1906-01-10
Abstract: 490. Plish, W. Jan. 10. Bottles, non-refillable.-Relates to non-refillable bottles of the type in which superposed ball valves are arranged in a cage, one of the valves being retained on its seat by a weight, and in which means are provided t o prev e n t tampering with the valves. I the present invention, the bottle is provided with two ball check valves 16, 21, adapted to rest on seats 15, 20, respectively, formed in a cage 6 which is cemented in the neck of the bottle. A ball 23, preferably of greater diameter than the ball 21, plays freely in the middle portion 8 of the cage. Wings 17 limit the movement of the ball 23, and prevent it from adhering to the upper valve seat, and cause it, when the bottle is horizontal, to bear against the valve 21 and hold it to its seat. A guard 12, having lateral openings 13, is provided to prevent tampering with the valves. In modified forms, the cage may be introduced into the neck of the bottle during manufacture, and held in place by the contraction of the glass during cooling. The bottle may either be filled before the introduction of the valves into the neck, or subsequently by means of an opening in the shoulder of the bottle, which opening is then permanently sealed.
Patent GB-190501615-A (GB)
Title: Improvement of Brushes used for Cleaning & Dusting of Garments and the like.
Inventor: SIMON SIEGFRIED
Filed: 1905-01-27
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 1615. Simon, S. Jan. 27. Clothes brushes.-The main body A of a combination brush is formed with a recess B, which extends through the greater part of the brush, into which a second narrow brush C is arranged to slide. The combination may be used as a whole, or the narrow brush may be used as a whole, or the narrow brush may be withdrawn for separate use. Strips B<1> are secured to the main body A and correspond with slots in the brush C to guide it and to retain it laterally. The brush is secured endways by a catch D<2> pivoted on the handle, which is integral with the narrow brush C. The two parallel arms D<3> engage slots in the guidestrips B', and are normally held in engagement by a spring D4. The back A may be veneered, and a strip of velvet may be attached to the back C. Instead of guide-strips B' being provided, the recess B and brush C may be dovetailed.
Patent GB-190503054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chairs, Settees, Couches and the like.
Inventor: DENHAM RICHARD
Filed: 1905-02-14
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 3054. Denham, R. Feb. 14. Chairs, couches, settees, &c.-Relates to means for adjusting the inclination of chair backs or of the scrolls of settees, couches, and the like. The back or scroll b is hinged to the frame a at c, and is connected from the point e to a pin f on a bar g by a chain or other flexible device d. The bar g slides through a guide h fixed under the arm-rest a<1>, and is normally held in the position shown by a spring k attached to the pin f and to another pin l secured to the arm-rest, but may be held in other positions, according as the back b is inclined, by a screw m rotated by a handle n. The chain d passes over a guide-pulley i mounted in a bracket j secured to the frame a.
Patent GB-190503151-A (GB)
Title: Soap Saver and Water Latherer.
Inventor: ARLISS-ROBINSON HERMIA
Filed: 1905-02-15
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 3151. Robinson, H. A. Feb. 15. Soap holders.- Oddments of soap are put in a closed box made of wire netting 4 with a wire handle 6. A lather is made by shaking this box in the water.
Patent GB-190504496-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Protector for Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: WINGROVE GEORGE RICHARD
Filed: 1905-03-04
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 4496. Wingrove, G. R., and Darrah, H. M., [Belyea, A. U.]. March 4. Chimney caps.-A thin mica disk c, Fig. 2, plate, cone, or ball forming a chimney cap is slidably mounted on a central wire support b, clipped to the top of the chimney, so that the disk &c. is held above the chimney top by the draught while the lamp is alight. The support b, Fig. 6, may clip round the chimney, or may be shaped as shown at Fig. 8 to grip the chimney internally. Reference is made to Specification No. 9189, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190507976-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Engine of the Impact-wheel Type.
Inventor: MACROPOULOS CONSTANTINE DEMETR
Filed: 1905-04-14
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 7976. Macropoulos, C. D. April 14. Impact-wheel.-An impact-wheel to be driven by steam, gas, compressed air, or water has a solid recessed wheel b, mounted on a shaft d, as shown in Fig. 1, and enclosed within a casing a which has one or more inlet ports f and exhaust ports g, Fig. 2. The recesses may be cut in a solid cylinder, as shown in Fig. 1A. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 67. A.D. 1875, No. 3930, A.D. 1886, and No. 9220, A.D. 1898.]
Patent GB-190509801-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for the Prevention of Puncture of Pneumatic Wheel-tyres.
Inventor: GOODMAN KENNETH CLEGRAM
Filed: 1905-05-10
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 9801. Goodman, K. C. May 10. Tyres, pneumatic; wheels with portable tracks.-The pneumatic tyre p is protected by means of a flexible cover l, preferably of chrome leather, of greater internal diameter than the outside diameter of the tyre, and connected resiliently or otherwise to the hub a. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the cover l, braced at intervals by spring-steel arms m, is secured, through intermediate rings k, to metal arms i attached to flanged rings g. The rings are connected by springs e to a ring c which bears on a hub ring b and is formed with flanges d forming radial guides for the rings g. In a modification, the flexible cover l is formed with flap extensions connected to arms of a stamped-out metal disk secured to a ring bearing on the hub. In each case, the cover l and its supporting-frame are preferably formed in halves bolted together, the ends of the cover being lap-jointed. The cover l may be fitted with anti-slipping devices. According to the Provisional Specification, the outer surface of the tyre p and the inner surface of the cover l may be formed with corresponding circumferential grooves.
Patent GB-190510601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Wireless Telegraphy with Earth Currents.
Inventor: ZEHNDER LUDWIG
Filed: 1905-05-20
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 10,601. Zehnder, L. May 20, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Wireless telegraphy.-The phase difference of potential of two earthed plates, which is set up by an alternating-current machine, is capable of adjustment so that the two sets of waves transmitted arrive in a similar phase at the receiver. Fig. 1 shows a simple form of the transmitter and Fig. 4 a simple form of the receiver. The frequency of the waves should lie within the limits of acoustic audibility, as they are in that case least subject to interference when passing through earth layers of different densities. The alternating- current machine M is connected to the earthed plates E by lengths of wire L which are capable of adjustment so that for instance the phase difference between the plates may be half a wave-length. The receiver contains a detecting-instrument N and a capacity C for reflecting the waves. The earthed plates E of the transmitter in a modification may be quite close and have a good earth connexion so that a large current can flow. In another modification, they may be actually in contact, forming one plate.
Patent GB-190511859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Agglutinants for Artificial Fuel and the like.
Inventor: MARRIOTT THOMAS
Filed: 1905-06-06
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 11,859. Marriott, T., and Darch, A. June 6. Composition fuel.-A waterproof agglutinant or binding-agent for fuel, minerals, and the like consists of pitch expanded by addition of waste cellulose such as flax, hemp, jute, or coco-nut fibre. Stockholm tar or gas tar may be added to the cellulose before or after mixing with the pitch, paraffin pitch, ordinary pitch, or mixtures of these being used. The agglutinant is mixed with coal dust, coke, carbon, powdered minerals, &c. either hot or cold, and with or without addition of hardening-substances such as gypsum, chalk, or barium carbonate, and substances to retard combustion. The resulting compound after heating is compressed. The Provisional Specification also states that a gummy substance obtained by treating the cellulose with alcohol, methylated spirit, or other solvent may be added to the above, or may be used with pitch or tar alone. In making the gummy extract, waste flax, for example, is sifted into three portions, long fibres, husks, and dust. The first two yield a liquid from which the gums may be precipitated by alum or other substance, the third portion forming a stiff paste.
Patent GB-190513566-A (GB)
Title: Self-opening Stirrup.
Inventor: BRANDT RICHARD
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 13,566. Brandt, R. July 1. Stirrups.-The foot-rest of a stirrup is arranged to be shot out by springs when its retaining-catches are released by the foot of a falling rider. The stirrup a is provided with loops b at the bottom into which slide projecting edges of the footrest c. Springs i attached to the sides of the stirrup bear against pegs h on the foot-rest, which is retained in position by levers e, the lower ends of which fit into grooves d formed in the loops b while their upper ends are attached to springs g on the stirrup. A detent k is fixed under the footrest by a bolt m passing through a slot l and has wedge-shaped ends which fit against the levers e. Ordinarily the detent is kept in the position shown in Fig. 3 by springs q passing round pegs o, p on the detent and foot-rest respectively, but, in the event of the rider falling, the detent will be moved forward by the blow of the rider's foot against the hooked front r, thus pushing the levers e outwards and releasing the foot-rest c. The foot-rest may be chained to the stirrup.
Patent GB-190513861-A (GB)
Title: Process of Preparing a Substitute for Coffee
Inventor: KRONHEIM WOLF
Filed: 1905-07-05
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 13,861. Kronheim, W. July 5. Coffee substitutes.-A mixture of malt and barley is sprinkled with an extract of figs before and during roasting, to enable it to take up and retain an added aroma in the form of coffee, coffee extract, or coffee distillation products, or to be used alone as a coffee substitute. Specification No. 28,708, A.D. 1896, is referred to.
Patent GB-190515280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Locks and Latches
Inventor: HOPE JOHN
Filed: 1905-07-25
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 15,280. Hope, J. July 25. Latches; locks, key.-Relates to a latch the bolt of which is operated by a push-piece from either side of the door, it being possible to render the outside push inoperative from the inside, in which case the door can only be opened from the outside by a key. The bolt F is pivoted at c to the front end C of the case, and is adapted to be operated by means of the arm K fixed to the push-bar I, sliding in the sleeve G, which is revolubly mounted in the inwardly-extending boss e of the inside plate B. From the outside, the latch is operated by the push-piece J', which is adapted by means of the segmental rocking piece M to withdraw the spring pin N, the inner end u of which, in the position shown in Fig. 6, engages with the lug U of the sleeve 0, frictionally secured on the hub v of the arm K. To the sleeve G is fixed a pin d, Fig. 3, and an inwardly-projecting screw H. By turning the sleeve through a right-angle by the handle g, the pin d engages the edge x of the hook sleeve 0 and turns it so as to withdraw the lug U from engagement with the pin N, as shown in Fig. 13, the guide-pin H at the same time entering the transverse slot k in the pin I. By this means, both pushpieces are rendered inoperative. By then returning the sleeve G to its original position as indicated by the spring pin p entering the recess o<1> on the underside of the flange o, the pin H is withdrawn from the transverse slot k in the pin I, thus allowing the push-pin J to operate, the hook - sleeve 0 being retained in its position by the frictional contact with the hub v, and the push-pin J<1> being thus still inoperative. To replace the lug U in engagement with the pin N, the sleeve G must be turned in the reverse direction, so that the pin d engages the edge x<1> of the sleeve 0, and returns it to its operative position. When the push-piece J<1> is inoperative, the latch can be operated from the outside by a key inserted into a slot h<1> in the tumbler slide R fitted in the outside fixed knob D. The key, having arranged the locking-pins f<1>, pushes against the end d<1> of the slide R and moves the same inwards, and this through the intermediary of the segmental rocking piece T draws the arm K<1> on the hub v inwards and thus withdraws the latch bolt. A fixed knob E is provided on the inside of the casing.
Patent GB-190515441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Direction Signs for Streets and other purposes.
Inventor: CARPENTER CHARLES CLAUDE
Filed: 1905-07-27
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 15,441. Carpenter, C. C. July 27. Signs; name plates.- Street names, stop notices for tramcars, &c. are put upon the transparent sides D of an inverted triangular prism carried by a street lamp. The light shines down through the transparent base F and sides D, which are supported by a metal frame C. The frame may be mounted in any other way which will give the same effect.
Patent GB-190517964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Painting Machines
Inventor: BRINKMANN WILHELM
Filed: 1905-09-05
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 17,964. Brinkmann, W. Sept. 5. Hand - pumps ; actuating pumps. - Relates to pumps for painting of the type in which the barrel reciprocates vertically over a hollow piston dipping into the liquid, and consists in improvements in the actuating-mechanism. Fig. 3 shows one form in which the barrel b is operated by means of a lever h having a fulcrum k which is free to move about the fixed point o of the base-plate. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the barrel is provided with the usual handle a against which the lever h bears, and stops x are arranged on the lever to prevent the handle from sliding along it. The hinge k is fixed to a rod z attached to the liquid receptacle v, and having at its top an abutment to limit the upward movement of the lever.
Patent GB-190521525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chucks.
Inventor: MUELLER ERNST
Filed: 1905-10-23
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 21,525. M³ller, E., and Rothenb³cher, G. Oct. 23. Chucks.-A chuck, shown fitted with three jaws, for holding boring, drilling, and tapping tools, has circumferentially ribbed cylindrical jaws i, j, k, which are moved in radial slots between ribs b<3> by cams g carried by a shell d, which is rotated on a sleeve b by a spring f to close the jaws. One jaw k has evenly spaced ribs to intermesh with pairs of ribs i<1>, p on the other jaws. The cams g are pivoted to the shell d, are expanded by springs h, and have lugs g<3> engaging steps l<2>, l<3>, l<4> inside a ring l, which is rotated on the shell d to adjust the cams and thus alter the capacity of the chuck. The sleeve b is attached to the tool-spindle of a machine either directly or through another sleeve a having teeth a<1> which are normally kept in gear with teeth b<1> on the sleeve b by a spring c.
Patent GB-190522286-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Carrying Heels into Position for Compression and other Operations.
Filed: 1905-11-01
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 22,286. Earp, W., and Peberdy & Earp. Nov.1. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Heels.-Reittes to means for carrying a heel into position in a heel-compressor or other machine which operates on the heel before it is attached to the boot or shoe. The feed-wheel J of the machine is fitted with an arm A, which is adapted to receive on its face a series of interchangeable slotted plates C, Fig. 3, held in place by screw studs. The heel is gripped by rigid fingers B, which pass through the arm A and the slots in the plate C, and are surrounded by springs H, preferably of pyramidal shape. These are located between washers K and milled nuts I. The slots in the plate C allow the fingers B to accommodate heels of various shapes, while by changing the plate C the apparatus can deal with heels of any size. Instead of the rigid arm A, a spring-jointed arm may be used.
Patent GB-190522689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Method of and Apparatus for Producing Matrices
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1905-11-06
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 22,689. Newton, H. E., [Hoe, R.]. Nov. 6. Stereotype.-A machine for making stereotype matrices by alternately impressing the surface of the matrix on the forme and heating it to dry and harden it consists of a bed 29, Fig. 1, reciprocated by gearing shown from a shaft 12, and carrying the type forme, coacting with a continuously-revolving cylinder 26, which carries the matrix, and, if necessary, a blanket or other support. During the outward movement of the bed, the cylinder is driven by the bed at the same circumferential speed, and is afterwards revolved uniformly by gearing shown to engage with the bed on its next outward movement. The matrix material is first laid on a table 50, and its front end is clamped by hand - operated grippers 33. As the cylinder moves round, the material is impressed by the type, and the back end is then clamped to the cylinder by automatically-actuated grippers 34. The matrix then passes the drying-apparatus 52, heated by Bunsen burners 54, and, after a sufficient number of alternate impressions and drying, the catches holding the grippers are operated to release the grippers, and the matrix is removed.
Patent GB-190600578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Self-acting Distributor for Sewage Tanks and the like
Inventor: BECK ADAM
Filed: 1906-01-09
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 578. Beck, A. Jan. 9. Flushing.-Self -acting apparatus is used to distribute liquid successively to a series of tanks f which surround it. The liquid is supplied by the pipe z to a trough l and thence to one section of a circular trough v, which supplies it to the corresponding tank f. The trough l turns on ball bearings around the pipe z, and its outer end travels on a rail 10. Corresponding to each of the tanks f is a chamber k containing a float s with a sloping top, which is guided to move vertically by rollers g. When the tank f is filled to the height of the passage 11, the liquid rises in the chamber k and the float comes into contact with the wheels w, so as to push the trough l horizontally until its delivery end is over the next section of the trough v. It is stated that the water from the tanks/may be drawn off periodically and used for flushing drains.
Patent GB-190601134-A (GB)
Title: A Table Football or like Game.
Inventor: JAMES GEORGE PERCY
Filed: 1906-01-16
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 1134. James, G. P. Jan. 16. Games imitating football, hockey, lacrosse, polo, and cricket.-Figures D representing players are suspended from their respective guiding wires or rods C, along which they are moved, to propel the ball, by handles E, Fig. 2, from behind .the goal posts F. Goal-keepers, suspended from their respective goals, are provided with small handles to facilitate their movement across the goal. Other figures, serving as " backs," stand loosely on small bases, and are placed beneath their opponents' guiding-wires &c. C. When the apparatus is applied to the game of cricket, the figures D, representing fieldsmen, are used to return the ball to a wicket, while the batsman attempts a run.