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Patent GB-190515788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MOORE GEORGE
Filed: 1905-08-02
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 15,788. Moore, G., and Evans, E. W. Aug. 2. Spring wheels tyres, elastic other than pneumatic. -A wheel is provided with a tyre in segments, each supported in a socket on a spring-pressed plunger. The rim c, Figs. 1 and 2, carries two detachable flanges g with stops g<2>, limiting the motion of shallow segments or shoes e, to each of which is bolted or pivoted a rod e' sliding in a socket c<2> in the rim against a spring f and rubber buffer f The spokes may serve to receive the rods, which may be placed two abreast, work against other resilient abutments, and be enclosed by a spring held between the segment and rim.
Patent GB-190516373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electric Switches.
Inventor: SCHMAHL KARL
Filed: 1905-08-11
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 16,373. Schmahl, K. Aug. 11. Switches.-In a tumbler switch, the bridging- contact is connected to the tumbler lever by a spring which causes a fly movement independent of the rate of movement of the handle. The insulating-lever A, Fig. 1, is pivoted at M, and is provided with a pin L, Figs. 1 and 3, which engages the spring K to keep the lever in its' on' or ' off' positions. The lever A carries the contact B, preferably of sheet metal, with two arms C bent back and pivoted at F. A coiled tension spring G, Fig. 3, is placed on the pivot F in a slit E in the lever, and acts to keep the contact B close to the end of the lever. The spring may be a part of the contact. When the handle J is moved to open the circuit, the tension on the spring G is increased until it is sufficient to pull the tongues D of the contact B from between the base contacts P. In a modification, Fig. 4, a stem C carries the movable contact, and passes through a hole in the lever A, the fly movement being obtained by the use of a spiral spring G secured by the head N. The Provisional Specification states that by using two levers and two contacts the system may be applied to two-way switches.
Patent GB-190518444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Centrifugal Liquid Separators
Inventor: JOHANSSON JOHAN PETTER
Filed: 1905-09-12
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 18,444. Johansson, J. P. Sept. 12. Cream-separators &c.-In a centrifugal separator, a liner consisting of radially bent vertical plates 1 is formed conically or convexly at its top and bottom, so that, the drum being correspondingly shaped, the plates are firmly secured during their rotation and the use of distance-pieces between them is avoided. The plates are fixed to a tube 3 at their inner edges, and starting radially they bend round at a large angle towards the circumference of the drum. The distances between the plates are greater at the centre than at their outer edges. Grooves or notches 21, Fig. 8, may be formed in the top and bottom of the drum as additional outward supports for the plates. In this case, the top and bottom of the plates may be horizontal, or they may in cline inwards. Milk enters the spa-es between the plates through apertures 15 in a ring 14. The separated milk may pass upwards to its outlet 16 through a passage 18, which is fitted with a regulating-screw 17, formed in a ring 19 in the neck of the drum. Guide-plates may be placed between the cap 6 and the top of the drum. In wide liners, studs may be mounted between the plates at their outer edges.
Patent GB-190519600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Duplicators.
Inventor: CARTER MCION JAMES DOUGLAS
Filed: 1905-09-28
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 19,600. Carter, M. J. D. Sept. 28. Copying documents.-The inking-pad B, Fig. 3, of a rotary duplicator is attached to the drum A at one end by studs on the drum passing through holes in the end, while at the other end it is attached in a similar manner by studs C<1> to the outer end of. a lever-plate C, suitably pivoted, as by wire projections engaging the grooves in parts A<3> to the drum. The plate C is then pressed down by a handle C<4>, until it is held by a spring- controlled catch D, thus stretching the. pad. For re-inking, the catch is easily released, and the pad partly unrolled without creasing. The plate and handle are curved to fit the drum closely, and may be formed completely of wire. The ends of the pad are preferably strengthened by strips of bookbinders' cloth or metal.
Patent GB-190520842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Snaps or Clasps for Connecting the Ends of Necklets, Chains, and the like
Inventor: KIRTON THOMAS CHARLES
Filed: 1905-10-14
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 20,842. Kirton, T. C. Oct. 14. Jewellery fastenings.-A snap for bracelets, necklets, chains, and the like is formed of a \/-shaped spring b having a central blade c and shoulders b<1> which engage flanges on a barrel a, Figs. 5 and 6. The blade and barrel are attached to the ends of the bracelet &c. The spring b is made by bending or sawing longitudinally a spring steel &c. strip, and the blade c is attached by soldering or by a pin or rivet. In a modification, the centre piece c is made round, and is passed through a hole in the bend of the spring b to ensure free rotary as well as lateral movement.
Patent GB-190521169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spring or Elastic Tyres for, the Wheels of Rail and Road Vehicles.
Filed: 1905-10-18
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 21,169. Collier, A. T., and Reilloc Tyre Co. Oct. 18. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Tyres for motor-omnibuses, heavy road vehicles, tramcars, railway vehicles, &c. are constructed with metal, hard-wood, or india-rubber shoes e, fitting over rubber cushions m which are spaced around the felloe a. The shoes are articulated by spheres or cylinders p engaging with correspondingly-recessed ends o, or by the rounded ends j, Fig. 2, taking into a hollowed connecting- piece n, or by the convex end j, Fig. 3, of one shoe engaging with the concave end of the adjacent shoe. The tread pieces are guided radially by bearing-balls f, Fig. 4, fitting in hemispherical recesses g in the flanges b and in grooves h in the shoes. When a continuous rubber cushion is used, the shoes are channelled from end to end, and when required for railway or tramway work are provided with the usual flange.
Patent GB-190521809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sand-paper Holders.
Filed: 1905-10-26
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 21,809. Hobbies, Ltd., and Jewson, H. Oct. 26. Sand-papering.-Sand-paper D is held stretched over a suitably-shaped block A by a spring B holding the ends of the paper in grooves or notches a.
Patent GB-190521940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Depositing Machines, for use in the Manufacture of Cakes, Confectionery and the like.
Inventor: COPLAND ALEXANDER WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-10-27
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 21,940. Copland, A. W. Oct. 27 Moulding cakes, confectionery, &c.- Sott dough for sponge cakes and macaroons, melted fondants, chocolates, &c. is deposited from a hopper B<1> through a three-way valve J<1> and registering apertures i, k, l<1> on to trays, traversed between guides a on the table C on the intermittentlydriven endless belt G. The valve J<1>, here shown as a semicylinder, being turned to establish communication between the hopper and the cylinder P, the piston J is retracted to m o v e forward again and force out the material sucked in when the valve is turned, Fig. 5. The dovetailed bar d<1>, held by the clamping-bar h, has the plate N carrying the nozzles l<1> slidably connected to it by screws m, so that, on a pinion on the valve shaft taking into a rack attached to the plate N, this is traversed in the same direction as the carrier to cut off the supply, lay any superfluous material over that already deposited, and prevent drip. The piston is driven from the shaft F through rods R, S, one end of the rod R being adjustable along a slotted bar R'. To express the material, an intermittently-operated piston can be employed with or without a similarly-actuated presser-plate in the hopper. The piston is driven now, Fig. 6, from the connecting rod R through toggle arms s', s, the end of the piston being connected to the end of the arm A rotating shaft T, carrying eccentrics V, moves the toggles in and out. The pusher plate is actuated by links ul, v from the lower toggle. The table C, which is hinged on the shaft D, can be tilted by rods D<1> and bell-crank levers E operated from the shaft F.
Patent GB-190522284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Furnace Flues of Steam Boilers.
Inventor: COUSINS JOHN BOOTH
Filed: 1905-11-01
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 22,284. Cousins, J. B. Nov. 1. Flues, internal.-To avoid longitudinal weakness and to permit free expansion and contraction, the front end of the furnace is formed with an undulation or depression A. This is eccentric with the axis, the greatest depth being at the top.
Patent GB-190525050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating Buffers or Shock-absorbing Devices for Motor-road or other Vehicles.
Inventor: RENAULT LOUIS
Filed: 1905-12-02
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 25,050. Renault, L. Dec. 2. Springs.-Relates to a damping-device for the vibrations of springs of the type described in Specification No. 24,843, A.D. 1905, in which a piston is moved in a cylinder by levers 5, 6 connected at one end to the vehicle axle. The improvements consist in providing two pistons 3, 4 connected together and provided with a passage 7 communicating between the ends 9, 10 of the cylinder 1. The effective area of the passage is regulated by a detachable cylindrical rod 8. Liquid is introduced into the cylinder by unscrewing the plugs 13.
Patent GB-190601825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vacuum Dust-extracting Apparatus, applicable for Cleaning Carpets, Hangings and the like
Inventor: MONTEPREUX EMILE TARIN DE
Filed: 1906-01-24
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 1825. MontÞpreux, E. T. de, BarrÚ, A., and Montault, G. S. L. de. Jan. 24. Fans.-Relates to vacuum dust-extracting apparatus applicable for cleaning carpets, hangings, &c., and comprises the combination of a suction pipe l, a fan a, and a filtering-bag g. The flattened mouth of the suction pipe has a sieve o for arresting large particles, such as match-stalks, while a valve n regulates the suction caused by the fan. The pipe is connected by armoured rubber tubing h to the inlet d of the fan, which is as small as possible, and the filtering-bag is secured by a locking-collar to the outlet, which is as large as possible. The fan casing is in halves, and the fan blades are semiparaboloidal ; the fan may be driven by a small hydraulic or electric motor.
Patent GB-190604986-A (GB)
Title: Self Opening Gear for Trap Doors and the like.
Inventor: SADGROVE EDWIN JAMES
Filed: 1906-03-01
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 4986. Sadgrove, E. J. March 1. Door-opening apparatus.-Relates to an arrangement of weighted levers for opening trap-doors, skylights, and such like coverings in roofs, ceilings, floors, &c. A lever A pivoted to the bracket B of the stanchion C has a weight F at one end and is connected to the trap-door &c. D at the other end by means of a radius rod E. The rod and lever have a number of holes so that the position of the connecting-pin e may be adjusted to suit the size of the trap-door, and the weighted end of the lever A has a check chain M in which a spring m may be inserted to absorb shocks. The inner or ceiling trap-door N may also be connected by an adjustable rod O to the weighted lever A, so that, when the fastening of the outer trap-door is released, both trap-doors are opened together. One or more additional sets of the apparatus may be coupled up by rods or links and used where necessary, and a ladder may be also used as one form of balance weight.
Patent GB-190605664-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Blower or Drawplate for Domestic Fireplaces.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-03-08
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 5664. Williams, J. March 8. Blowers. - Paper, cardboard, or the like, rendered non - inflammable by treatment with a chemical in any well-known way, is used as a blower for fire-places. Perforations are made in it near the bottom for the admission of air, and advertisements may be printed upon it. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 3990, A.D. 1882, No. 920, A.D. 1883, No. 9077, A.D. 1892, and No. 4647, A.D. 1895.]
Patent GB-190607151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and/or connected with Railway Trucks.
Inventor: CARUS-WILSON CHARLES ASHLEY
Filed: 1906-03-24
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 7151. Wilson, C. A. Carus-. March 24. Electric locomot i v e s and motorvehicles. - Relates to means whereby a radial axle-truck of an electricallydriven or other r railway or tramway vehicle is enabled to set itself radially on passing round curves. . The Figure shows s a plan of the arrangement of the axletruck. A pair of guide-wheels 2 is carried by a frame 4, which is pivoted at 5 to the motor carried by the truck 6 in such a manner that the axle 1 shall set itself radially on any curve. The frame 6 of the track is provided with a cylinder 9 having a doubleacting piston 10 bearing against lugs 11 on the underframe 12 of the car. Compressed air may be supplied to either side of the piston to force the piston against one of the lugs 11 and move the truck relatively to the car underframe 12 until the truck comes into line with the steering-frame. The air supply is controlled by plungers 13, carried by the steering-frame 4, which act on the valves 14. When the steering-frame is deflected on entering a curve, one of the plungers 13 moves inwards and admits air to the corresponding side of the piston 10, which forces the axle-truck to take up its proper radial position. Electric solenoids may be used instead of the pneumatic cylinder, the plungers 13 being replaced by electric contactors ; or any suitable mechanical force controlled by electric or other contactors may be used to move the truck.
Patent GB-190610791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lanterns.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1906-05-08
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 10,791. Howorth, F. W., [Aktiebolget Gasaccumulator]. May 8. Lanterns; buoy lamps; reflectors.-An arrangement of mirrors or refractive surfaces is provided to distribute uniformly the light from a lantern, without hindrance by the vertical bars and irrespective of the shape of. the flame. The vertical bars 3, Fig. 3, are formed with reflecting-surfaces, arranged at such angles as to reflect the light into the shadow cast by some other bar. In a modification, one or two mirrors are placed in front of each bar for a similar purpose. In the case of flat flames, thin reflecting-surfaces 11; Figs. 3 and 4, are arranged to reflect some of the light in the direction of the plane of the flame. Prisms may take the place of the mirrors.
Patent GB-190612923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners.
Inventor: EGGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-06-02
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 12,923. Egge, F. June 2. Actuating lift valves.- When the gas is turned on to a burner, the gravity bell 6 rises and presses the ball 7 against the bottom of the nipple 10, whereby the outflow of gas is prevented. When the ball 7 is thrown aside by means of a plunger 17 or by a light blow given to the burner, the bell rises further and the ball 7 is held in the recess 12, whereby gas can flow out from the passage 3 to the burner tip 13. If the gas pressure falls or the gas is cut off, the device resumes the original position.
Patent GB-190627008-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or applicable to Window Blinds
Inventor: KNOWLES THOMAS
Filed: 1906-11-28
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 27,008. Knowles, T. Nov. 28. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Curtains; window blinds.-Curtains or window blinds are made of vertical canes a or the like connected by horizontal rows b, b<1>, b<2> of elastic webbing or cords, so that the same curtain may be used for windows of slightly different width. Lace c may be interwoven, as indicated, and an ornamental canework d may be attached above and below the elastic webbing.
Patent GB-190629769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Detachable Rims for Vehicle Wheels
Inventor: FRANKEL JOSE
Filed: 1906-12-31
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 29,769. Frankel, J., and Bonhivers, R. Oct. 31, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Felloes and rims. - The detachable rim a is formed with projections c adapted to enter oblique, slightly curved stots f in the fixed rim d. The parts may be locked by means of a spring-pressed pin passing radially through the fixed rim and felloe ; or, as shown in Fig. 4, by means of a bolt q having a cup-head p adapted to engage a stud s on the detachable rim.
Patent GB-190700219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sewer Manhole Covers.
Inventor: BENNETT HENRY LONGHURST
Filed: 1907-01-03
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 219. Bennett, H. L. Jan. 3. Man-hole doors and frames.-The sealing-plate J of a grated sewer man-hole cover E carries a valvesurface H, which can be drawn into contact with the seating G without the necessity of removing the cover from the frame B. This is effected by a screw N, which bears in a block O and has squared upper and lower ends for an operating-key and for engagement with the central boss L of the sealing-ptate, respectively. The sealing-plate is preferably shaped to act as a dirt-retainer, as shown, and the bars M are bevelled to prevent matter from lodging on them. With circular covers, the part of the screw that enters the boss L is squared, so that the valve is forced on to its seating with a spiral movement ; but with covers shaped otherwise, the screw is free to turn in the boss, so that the sealing-plate is lifted without rotation.
Patent GB-190701919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fluid Pressure Engines.
Inventor: ROND LOUIS JULES JEAN-BAPTISTE
Filed: 1907-01-25
Granted: 1908-03-25
Abstract: 1919. Le Rond, L. J. J.-B. Jan. 25. Heating airand gases.-Air or gas is compressed by a pump to a high pressure, and is then passed through a heater direct to a motor. The beater may utilize the waste heat from steam-engines, internal-combustion engines, furnaces, stoves and fire-places, &c., or it maybe provided with a burner. In the case of a furnace, a surface heater is arranged in the path of the gases to the chimney, this heater being provided with baffle-plates, series of tubes of any shape, smooth or alternately widened and reduced, straight or coiled, or provided with helical or straight ribs, disks, or rings. Heaters which are provided with burners preferably have the heat generated in the midst of the compressed gas passing therethrough. Fig. 1 shows such a heater, which consumes alcohol or like fuel; it is divided in known manner by concentric partitions into annular flues so that the compressed gas has to pass in a zigzag path from the circumference to the centre, and thereby gradually attains the temperature of the flame by the time it reaches the burner, while losses by radiation are minimized. The apparatus is characterized by the arrangement of the burner wholly inside the heater, and by a valve R, for instance a ported rotary valve, which is operated by hand, or by means of a governor, so as to divide the hot compressed gas into two currents, of which one serves directly for combustion and the other passes into the annular space round the flame and mixes with the combustion products. The burner may be lighted automatically, and may consume mineral oils, petrol, tar, or solid fuel. Heating may, however, be effected by the injection of steam.
Patent GB-190704316-A (GB)
Title: A Permanent-letter-box
Inventor: COPELEVITZ-JOSEPHSON JOSEPH MA
Filed: 1907-02-21
Granted: 1908-02-21
Abstract: 4316. Josephson, J. M. Copelevitz-. Feb. 21. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Bricks; moulding bricks.-A glazed brick a for a letter-box is provided with an aperture b, through which letters are passed. The mould is made in two parts ; one part comprises three sides, the top and the bottom, and the longest side is provided with a bevelled projection to form the part c of the aperture, while the other part comprises the remaining long side, which has a bevelled projection to form the part d of the aperture. The word '' Letters," and, if desired, the words " 1st Floor &c., may be stamped or pressed in the bricks.
Patent GB-190707342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Automatic High Speed Presses for Copper Plate Printing and the like.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1907-03-27
Granted: 1908-03-27
Abstract: 7342. Ransford, R. B., [Soc. D. Violet Gilles et Cie.]. March 27. Feeding sheets.- Suitable mechanism for feeding sheets to a high-speed rotary plate printing-machine comprises a table 78 on wbich the pile of sheets is mounted between adjustable side guides 79, 80. The bottom sheet is pushed under a front ledge 82 by frictional pushers or stops, independently adjustable by screws 85 and collectively by a screw 93, so as to accurately position the sheet when fed to the nip of the rollers. A spring-pressed roller 94, and over-hanging extensions of the side guides 79,80, prevent rising of the separated sheet or card.
Patent GB-190711896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Fastening or Unfastening of Doors for Railway Wagons and other Vehicles.
Inventor: PETTIGREW JOHN
Filed: 1907-05-22
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 11,896. Pettigrew, J. May 22. Obstruction bars. -The door a of a wagon, c a r t, or other vehicle is fastened by a bar d pivoted at c to the door and engaging at its end the oppositely - turned hooks e, e<1>, the bar being operated by a disengaging-lever h having a handle g working in a guide k. A pivoted piece e<2> prevents o p e - ration until turned back, as shown in dotted lines. In a modification, the catch e<2> is operated from the spring- pressed handle p, Fig. 3, by a link o, which engages a slot to facilitate automatic closure. Fig. 5 shows a form of catch e<2> having inclined surfaces e<3>, e<4>, respectively engaged by the lever h in opening, and by the end d' of the bar d in closing.
Patent GB-190715808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bars for Reinforcing Concrete.
Inventor: JOHNSON ALBERT LINCOLN
Filed: 1907-07-09
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 15,808. Johnson, A. L. July 9. Reinforced concrete.-Bars for reinforcing concrete are made with parallel ribs and depressions inclined to the edges at an angle such that the centre a, Fig. 1, of one end of a rib is exactly opposite the centre b of the further end of the adjacent depression. The ribs on opposite faces may slope in opposite directions, or in the same direction, as shown in Fig. 7. In either case, the perpendicular cross-sectional area of the bar is constant. The depressions preferably terminate short of the edge of the bar, leaving a fillet 3, and the bar may be flat, square, or of other shape.
Patent GB-190719410-A (GB)
Title: Machine Employed for Cutting Bacon into Cubes or the like and having a Curved Receptacle for the Material.
Inventor: WINTERMEYER MAX
Filed: 1907-08-29
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 19,410. Wintermeyer, M. Aug. 30, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Slicing meat.-A machine for cutting bacon into cubes &c. comprises a feed receptacle 1 within which works a set of intermittently revolving cutters 2 mounted on a square spindle 3 the end of which fits in a square hole bored in the shaft 4. The intermittent rotation is effected by a ratchet 7 on the shaft 4 operated by a pawl 6 which is carried by a rocking lever 5, this being actuated by a bevel-wheel 11 on the mainshaft 12 through a connecting rod 8 and a crank-shaft 9. The sliced bacon is fed by the cutters 2 to the outlet of the receptacle 1, which has a curved form to facilitate the movement ; it is there cut transversely by a cutting frame or grating 18, reciprocated by an eccentric 17 on the shaft 12. Two knives 14, fixed diametrically opposite each other on the revolving disk 13, effect the final vertical cut.