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Patent GB-190309859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for and the Method of Drying Hosiery, and other Textile Articles
Filed: 1903-05-01
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 9859. Frost, S. B., and Nottingham Manufacturing Co. May 1. Drying clothes.-Stockings, socks, and other articles at laundries or the like are dried on a continuously-moving endless band passing through a chamber in which they are exposed to a current of hot air. The band has chains c passing over sprocket-wheels g, k, l, n, the wheels k, l being adjustable vertically and horizontally to regulate the tension of the band. Stays e between the chains may be of iron covered with cloth or non- corrosive metal, and support a stretched string net. The articles being dried are turned over as they pass the wheels k. A shaft i<1>, carrying speed pulleys i<2>, drives the sprocket-wheels through worm gearing i, h<2>. The shaft i<1> engages an eccentric, boss in the bearing i<3> so that the worm can be thrown into and out of gear. Air is driven by a fan or blower through a pipe p<1> and heated by steam coils p. Flaps o are provided at the inlet and outlet openings of the drying-chamber.
Patent GB-190317078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bobbins.
Inventor: RUECKER ALOIS
Filed: 1903-08-06
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 17,078. R³cker, A. Aug. 6. Bobbins. -Cement and asbestos are mixed together in suitable proportions with water and made into bobbins of any desired shape. Sand or other colouring-material may he added. Bobbins so obtained are very light and are not affected by change of temperature. They are impervious, and are not acted upon by the acids or other liquids commonly used in textile industries.
Patent GB-190319960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres and Means for Inflating the same.
Inventor: HOLLIS WILLIAM AINSLIE
Filed: 1903-09-16
Granted: 1904-10-15
Abstract: 19,960. Hollis, W. A., and Hollis, H. S. Sept. 16. Tyres,pneumatic.-Inner tubes are made up of overlapping sections which can be inflated simultaneously. The tyre shown comprises sections a, b, c, arranged in a rim d and covered by a cover e. If rubber tubes are used, their overlapping ends are thickened as at f. Each section is fitted with a valve u of any suitable construction, on the nipple o of which is screwed a sleeve q. A tube r, with a hemispherical end p, fits in the sleeve on each valve, and communicates with a tube t provided with an inflating-nipple. The tube t may be of rubber or other flexible material and detachable, or of metal and fixed in position.
Patent GB-190402178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Turbines.
Inventor: DRUMMOND CHARLES SINCLAIR
Filed: 1904-01-28
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 2178. Drummond, C. S. Jan. 28. Steam turbines.-An outward-flow steam turbine is shown in Figs. 5 and 6. A shaft 44 carries a drum 4 formed with rows of nozzle apertures 3 and also a second drum 7 having a peripheral ring of blades 13. A cylindrical partition 6 is arranged between the drums, and has L-shaped expanding passages 5 controlled by valves 17. A steam pipe 1 opens into a central steam chest 2 and the steam passing outwardly through the passages rotates the drums. The valves are connected to a ring 20 so that they can be operated simultaneously and used for governing the turbine. The drums may rotate in opposite directions.
Patent GB-190406181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Bending Rolled Iron and other Metal Bars and the like of Various Section.
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-03-14
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 6181. Taylor, W. March 14. Bending.-A machine for bending bars of angle, T, channel, and like section has a stationary die c and movable dies d, e. The die d, which consists of a ram sliding in guides r, r<1>, is first pressed against the heated bar t by means of the leveractuated eccentric g. The joggling-die e, which forms the strap of a lever-actuated eccentric m, and is guided by a link s attached to the fixed die, then finishes the bend, and makes the joggle t<1>, Fig. 4. The backward movement of the die d, during the latter operation, is prevented by a catch lever which holds the lover l in position, and weighted levers are attached to the movable dies to assist the movement of the hand-levers l, n.
Patent GB-190407388-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or connected with Bicycle Handle-bars
Inventor: TATE ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1904-03-28
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 7388. Tate, R. H. March 28. Handle-bars. - To facilitate walking with a bicycle or like machine and for other purposes, the handle-bars are made rotatable through a quarter-turn on either side of the normal position, and are automatically locked in each position. The clamp of the handle-bars is carried by a revoluble sleeve 14, which is provided at its upper edge with three slots 28, 29, 30, Fig. 3, any one of which is capable of registry with a slot 27 in the upper edge of the handle-bar post. To lock the clamp in either of its positions, a split sleeve 30 in frictional engagement with the inside of the post, has a shank 31 provided with a L-head 32, the horizontal member of which passes through the slot 27, while the vertical member passes through a radial slot 23 of a washer 18 into a cam-slot 25 of a cap E. Thus, by turning the cap over from right to left, the outer wall of the cam carries the head 32 inwards clear of the slots 30, 27, so that the clamp may be turned to a side position, when, on releasing the cap, the latter is returned to normal position by a spring 33, and the bead, passing through the slot 27, enters the slot in the sleeve which happens to be in registry with it, and so locks the clamp in position. To return the handle-bars to their front position, the cap is again turned in the same direction, the clamp swung round, and the cap released to lock the device.
Patent GB-190410535-A (GB)
Title: Means for Locking Folding Doors and the like.
Inventor: BOHNE FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1904-05-07
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 10,535. Bohne, F. May 7. Double-door fastenings.-The two doors or windows, hinged to the frame a, are locked by the recessed lever c pivoted on the pin b. A spring d presses the lever downwards, and its rounded heads e, f, Figs. 2 and 3, project into the path of the two doors or windows. The left-hand door is locked when the larger lever head e engages with a recess in the top of its upper side, this recess being surrounded by a metal plate g. When the right-hand door is open, the left-hand door may be pulled open also owing to the rounded shape of the head e. When the right-hand door is closed, the metal plate h on its upper surface presses against the smaller lever head f so that the larger head e is fully depressed ; rattling of the doors or windows is then prevented.
Patent GB-190411565-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method for the Manufacture of Bricks, Building Blocks and the like and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: DRAENERT JOHANNES
Filed: 1904-05-19
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 11,565. Draenert, J. May 19. Moulding bricks &c.-Bricks, building-blocks, and the like are formed by first pressing the material at the edges and corners before the final compression is effected. An intermittently-rotating table 2 is formed with moulds 1 passing beneath apertures in a fixed charging-receptacle 3 provided with vanes 5 operated by gearing 6. The vanes force the material into the moulds and remove the surplus, and the preliminary pressure is given by one or more drop-stamps or plungers 7 suspended from a lever 12 actuated by a cam 18. The moulds then pass to the main press. Two oharging- receptacles may be used, with the stamps 7 placed between them, or the moulds may be charged by hand.
Patent GB-190417069-A (GB)
Title: A Resonance Chamber or Device for Increasing and Purifying the Volume of Sound applicable for Theatre Orchestras, Band Stands, Platforms and the like.
Inventor: BENSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-08-04
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 17,069. Benson, W. Aug. 4. Sound-magnifying appliances.-Resonance chambers are shown, applicable to the walls or floors of orchestras of theatres and of music and concert halls, platforms, pulpits, band-stands, and the like. A flooring of soft pine boarding E may be suspended over a brick and concrete pit A<1> so as to form part of the floor of the stage or orchestra, and attached to it is a hemispherical or other-shaped metal trough G provided with soundposts H and tight strings J of steel, copper, or the like for the purpose of taking up vibrations. When suspended from a wall, the form is that of a box L with hard wood back, soft pine front, soundposts and strings. Each chamber has soundholes which may be formed in fancy panels and provided with closing flaps. Resonance chambers for the roofs of band-stands are described.
Patent GB-190421257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Expanding Tables.
Inventor: SIMONE MICHELE GUGLIELMO DE
Filed: 1904-10-04
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 21,257. Simone, M. G. de, and Simone, D. R. de. Oct. 4. Tables.-Relates to expanding tables, chiefly to those of a circular form both when expanded and contracted. The central part a of the table top is supported by a pin b sliding in a vertical socket in the under part of the table, which is supported by four legs situated as near as is convenient to its edge. Guide-bars for extension sections f<1>, f<2>, f<3>, f<4> are provided on the underside of the table, the guide bars for the sections f<3>, f<4> being horizontal and those for the sections f<1>, f<2> inclined downwards towards the centre as shown at e, Fig. 6. Each of the guide-bars e consists of two members suitably spaced apart. When contracted, the sections rest in their guides, the top a resting on the sections f<3>, f<4>, and the sections f<1>, f<2>, below these. To open the table, the sections f<3>, f<4> are first drawn out, the central part a sinking down to a level with the extended sections. The sections f<1>, f<2> are then slid up their guides, tongues h, Fig. 7, on the sections f<1>, f<2> entering grooves h' on the sections f<3>, f<4> and securing the abutting faces firmly together. The four sections when extended form an annulus around the part a. The sections are preferably connected in pairs so that they may be extended together. In Figs. 5 and 6, the sections are shown connected by levers n, o to toothed discs n<1>, o', operated in turn by a segmental toothed wheel q mounted on a shaft r which can be rotated bv a handle fitted to a squared end. The top is raised, to allow the sections to pass from beneath, by a cam fitted on the spindle r. A small electromotor may be fitted on the spindle r to operate the wheel q. The sections may be concealed when out of use by a rim j, Fig. 8, retained in position by springs k which allow of its depression to permit the passage of the sections; the rim may also be slid in grooves with a bayonet-joint action. By flattening the edges, a table of polygonal or other outline may be formed, and the number of sections and guides for the same may also be varied.
Patent GB-190423953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cultivators
Inventor: NICHOLSON EDWARD HENRY
Filed: 1904-11-05
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 23,953. Nicholson, E. H., and Mather, W. Nov. 5. Cultivators.-Special means are provided for attaching the points or shares to the solid tines and the tines to the frame. A rib on the back of the share R fits into a corresponding groove on the tine T, and a single bolt r passes through share and tine. The tine T passes through slots in two projections C<1>, C' on a bracket C, which is secured to a bar A at, the rear of, and sometimes a little higher than, the axle B. It is pivoted at D to a bar d, which is acted upon by a spiral spring E in a box e pivoted to part of the bracket C which encircles the axle B. The movement of the tine in the projection C<2> may be limited by means of a pin f.
Patent GB-190427700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: WILKINSON JAMES
Filed: 1904-12-19
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 27,700. Wilkinson, J. March 29, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam &c. turbines.-A multipleexpansion, reversible, elastic - fluid turbine is shown in Figs. 2 and 5. The turbine wheels 9 have an inner set of forward-driving blades 10 and a double outer set of reversing-blades 11. The diaphragms 12 are flanged so as to form a casing which is surroundec by a strengthening-shell 1 enclosing a steam chest 23 which acts as a steam jacket. Segmental ring! 17 inside the inner casing have flanges 18 which collect and evaporate condensation water. A series of nozzle chambers 32 contain nozzles opening on to the reversing-blades, and similar chambers 32 are provided for the forward-running blades. The first nozzle 70, 70<1> of each series is fitted with a reversing-valve 89<1>, which acts alternately and is operated by a handle 95, and each nozzle is als( fitted with a governor-controlled nozzle valve 65 controlling the remaining valves in each set, both sets being similarly actuated. When arranged for forward running, the nozzle valve directs steam or to the blades of the first wheel and the steam passes through the wheels successively when the piston-actuated valves 42<1> are open. The governor is connected by lever-gearing 53 to both of the oppositely-working nozzle valves, and the valve 65<1> in action has a nozzle 66<1> adapted to cover one or more channels 74<1>, in curved strips 73<1> which lead respectively to the various nozzle chambers through passages 75 so that the steam acts on the pistons in those chambers. The stage valves 42<1> of the first set are opened by the stage pressure, except the last valve, which has a passage 45<1> conveying highpressure steam to its piston, and the valves in the other sets are similarly opened. The steam passing through the channels 74<1> acts on the pistons of the first valves in each set, and, passing through channels 80<1>, Fig. 4, acts on the pistons of the stage valves and closes them according to the control of the governor. The closing of the valves may be assisted by springs 82<1>. Specifications Nos. 23,902, 23,903, 23,905, and 28,449, A.D. 1904, are referred to.
Patent GB-190507409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Expanding Bracelets, Chains and the like.
Inventor: MURRLE ERNEST
Filed: 1905-04-07
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 7409. Murrle, E. April 7. Ornamental, chains; making chains.-Expanding chains &c., of the type described in Specification No. 6996, A.D. 1896, are formed by threading beads 5, Fig. 3, over sharply-meeting ribs 2 on a tube 1 containing a spiral spring or elastic 4. The openings 6 of the beads having been reduced, the tube is snapped at the point 3, as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190508890-A (GB)
Title: Improved Detector for use in Wireless Telegraph System.
Inventor: SHOEMAKER HARRY
Filed: 1905-04-27
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 8890. Shoemaker, H. April 27. Coherers; wireless telegraphy. - Relates to a sensitive wave-responsive device for use in wireless telegraphy, which at the same time supplies the local electromotive force. The device comprises a plate 5 of zinc or iron if acid be used, aluminium if caustic potash, and a platinum wire 7, about 1 mm. in diameter, sealed in a glass tube 6, the end of which is ground off, exposing only the end of the platinum wire.
Patent GB-190511566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Inverted Incandescent Gas Lights.
Inventor: BEAL WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-06-02
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 11,566. Beal, W. June 2. Tampering with valves, preventing.-The down pipe of an inverted lamp is provided with a tubular connexion having a gas - regulating screw 26 protected by a screw cap 27. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications Nos. 2750, 11,339, 12,884, and 23,361, A.D. 1896, No. 4930, A.D. 1902, No. 7187, A.D. 1903, and Nos. 5841 and 12,251, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Lamps &c.].
Patent GB-190520981-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Feeding Bottle for Infants.
Inventor: KOHLHAUS BERTHOLD
Filed: 1905-10-16
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 20,981. Kohlhaus, B. Oct. 16. Feeding - bottles. -The bottle is made of elliptical cross - section, and the neck is formed with a groove c to receive the bead of the teat, the mouth of the bottle being formed with a flange e to prevent the teat from being easily removed.
Patent GB-190521634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Ore Separators.
Inventor: PECK WILBUR HENRY
Filed: 1905-10-24
Granted: 1906-10-24
Abstract: 21,634. Peck, W. H. Oct. 24. Ltibricating centrifugal machines In a centrifugal machine for ores &c., lubricant is supplied to sliding slots or ways, which engage with inclined pieces 16, secured to the ribs of an expansible vessel 22, through radial passages 27, communicating with a central passage 28 in the driving-shaft f.
Patent GB-190522448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mariners' Compass
Inventor: OLSEN OLE THEODOR
Filed: 1905-11-02
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 22,448. Olsen, O. T. Nov. 2. Compasses, magnetic.- To enable the card of a mariners' compass to be observed easily and illuminated from above, from the sides, or from below, the needle is mounted inside a glass sphere, or a sphere fitted with windows in its upper, side, and lower surfaces. The sphere is made in two parts a, b, and a gimbal ring h is pivoted to the lower part. The second gimbal ring f is arranged vertically and carries the pivot e on which the needle turns. The usual card is replaced by an aluminium ring over which silk is stretched, to enable the readings to be taken from above and below. When it is only necessary for the compass to be read from above, the casing may be arranged in a binnacle stand, as shown, and illuminated from below by a lamp l. The ring f is preferably arranged to serve as a lubber line, and it may act, in conjunction with a graduated arc on the front glass, as a clinometer to indicate the roll of the ship. The invention may be applied to a liquid compass, in which case the spherical casing is filled with spirit or other liquid.
Patent GB-190524691-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Toilet or Sanitary Device
Inventor: HORROX THOMAS
Filed: 1905-11-29
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 24,691. Horrox, T. Nov. 29. Stands, card and like.-A cardboard or like stand or rest has a part b bent back to form a supporting-strut, and a part c bent forward to support sheets of toilet, sanitary, or other papers. An elastic band e holds the papers on the stand. An eye g is provided to hang the stand on a wall &c. when desired.
Patent GB-190526558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cone Driving Mechanism for Slubbing, Intermediate and Roving Frames, Scutchers and the like
Inventor: BRADSHAW NATHANIEL
Filed: 1905-12-20
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 26,558. Bradshaw, N., and Lomax, W. Dec. 20. Belt forks, operating.-The strap or band guides in cone-driving mechanism, particularly that employed in slubbing, intermediate, and roving frames, scutchers, &c., are constrained to follow the contour of the cones in their traverse, the arrangement being applicable to the invention described in Specification No. 6111, A.D. 1901. The guides c<1>, c<2> are secured to a rod d freely mounted in a bracket e fixed to the usual traversing rack-bar b, and a slotted thickened portion d<1> of the rod embraces, and slides along, a curved inclined bar f fixed parallel to the contour of the cone a<2>. The guides are thus maintained at a constant distance from the cones, and the slot in the rod d permits this rod to rise when the lower cone is raised for doffing and traversing back the strap ; or the lower guide may be arranged to slide on the rod for this purpose. The rod or the lower guide terminates at its lower end in a small projection to reduce the friction when the cone lifts it. The rod d may be in two or more parts adjustably coupled, and a friction roller or ball may be arranged where the rod rests on the bar.
Patent GB-190527220-A (GB)
Title: Improved Interlocking Device for use in connection with Centrifugal Machines.
Inventor: THOMSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-12-30
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 27,220. Thomson, W. Dec. 30. Link-work.-Relates to means for preventing the baskets of water-driven centrifugal apparatus for drying clothes and the like from being opened until the water has been shut off and a brake applied. The cover J is connected by the rod E, bell-crank lever D, and rod C to a lever B mounted loosely on a shaft K which controls the brake and water supply. To the shaft K is secured a controlling-lever A. Between these levers is a plate M pivoted to the bracket L, which also serves as a stop to limit the motion of the levers A, B. When the cover J is down, the levers A, B occupy the positions shown in Fig. 1. The lever B is prevented from moving by means of the catch N on the plate M, and cannot be released until the lever A has been moved across. The lever A is then held by the catch P, which is prevented by the lever B from being released as long as the cover J is raised.
Patent GB-190603825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tentering Machines for Drying and Stretching Woven Fabrics.
Inventor: FIRTH ERNEST
Filed: 1906-02-16
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 3825. Firth, E., and Gill, T. S. Feb. 16. Stretching and tentering.-A " brush" of the type described in Specification No. 14,074, A.D. 1905, for impaling the cloth on the pins of the chain in a tentering-machine, consists of two circular plates a, around the circumference of which are arranged slots g to carry the cross-pegs b. The cross-pegs can move within the slots, against the resistance of suitable springs h, and can accommodate themselves to irregularities in the pitch of the pins. The inner ends of the springs are secured in notches i in concentrically-arranged disks c, which can be adjusted to vary the pressure of the springs on the cross-pegs. A cover j is provided for each side of the " brush."
Patent GB-190604163-A (GB)
Title: Improved Regulating Arrangements for use in connection with Electro-mechanical Systems for Propelling Automobiles and the like.
Inventor: PIEPER HENRI
Filed: 1906-02-20
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 4163. Pieper, H. Feb. 28, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Dynamometric governors; transmitting-mechanism.- In an electro-mechanical system for propelling vehicles, ships, or the like, and comprising an internal-combustion engine, a dynamo, and a secondary battery, the throttle valve in the gas supply pipe is adjusted partly by an electro - magnet in shunt with the accumulator, and partly by a dynamometric governor between the engine and the driving- wheels. Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic elevation showing. the gas valve 4, the .electro-magnet 1, and the battery 2. The governor operates a lever 13 as shown in Fig. 2. The relative rotation of the parts 7, 8, connected by springs 9, slides a collar 10 along a quick-threaded screw 11 and so works the lever 13. In a modified arrangement, shown in Fig. 5, the.relative rotation of the parts. 7, 8 alters the amount of resistance in the auxilary circuit shown, which includes a winding,over the electromagnet 1, Fig. 1. The two windings, one belonging to the accumulator and the other to the governor, are in opposition.
Patent GB-190606735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mode of and Means for Attaching and Securing Candle Sockets to Carriage Lamps.
Inventor: CHALMERS ROBERT
Filed: 1906-03-21
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 6735. Chalmers, R. March 21. Carriage lamps.-To lock the candle socket B in position in the lamp, the mouth of the bayonetslot a<1> in the lamp socket A is controlled b y a gravity catch C furnished with a stop c<2> and mounted i n guides c<1>. The catch falls when the stud q<1> is turned into the horizontal part o f the slot a, and is released when the lamp is inverted. One or more of such slots may be provided. The Provisional Specificat i o n also mentions a vertical spring-actuated bolt on the candle socket, and adjacent to the stud, which springs into the mouth of the slot when the handle is turned home, and is withdrawn by means of an exterior stud on the bolt.