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Patent GB-190325507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam-generators
Inventor: PROEST GOTTFRED CARL HENRIK
Filed: 1903-11-23
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 25,507. Proest, G. C. H., and Nielsen, T. Nov. 23. Water-tube boilers; joints.-In boilers in which smoke tubes surrounded by water tubes are employed, the ill effects due to unequal expansion are obviated by the use of a yielding connection 4, to which the fire tube is secured by a conical ring and nut as shown, or by a simple screwed joint. The other end of the fire tube may be connected directly to its header by a cone and nut similar to that shown.
Patent GB-190326299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Belt or Band Gearing.
Inventor: BACK ARTHUR CHARLES LEMPRIERE
Filed: 1903-12-02
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 26,299. Back, A. C. L. Dec. 2. Driving-mechanism ; motor cycles.-In connection with belt and rope gearing, particularly suitable for motor cycles &c., means are provided for shifting the belt or band from the loose to the fast pulley and vice versÔ. The pulley A, fixed to the driving or driven shaft R, is provided with a groove C and a recess E terminating in a cylindrical part O. The loose pulley D is mounted on roller, ball, or other bearings on the pulley A, or on the shaft D, or on a separate shaft, and is provided with a recess F terminating i n a cylindrical portion N. Ball bearings may be inserted between the pulleys A, D, and between the pulley D and the retaining-cap T. The rope or belt B is moved from one pulley to the other by means of a striker pulley I, adjustably-carried by a link coupled to a lever K by a spring link. Slipping of the belt is allowed in moving it from the cylindrical part N of the pulley D to the cylindrical part 0 of the pulley A. In driving, or when at rest, the belt runs either in the recess F of the pulley D, or in the groove C of the pulley A. The pulley I may be mounted to slide on a pin, or it may be dispensed with and a belt fork employed.
Patent GB-190409586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signal Apparatus
Filed: 1904-04-26
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 9586. Lake, H. H., [Hall Signal Co.]. April 26. Signalling between trains ; semaphore signals; controlling signals.-The fluid-pressure signal apparatus shown in Fig. 1, applicable to the automatic block system shown diagrammatically in Fig. 5, has a local reservoir containing liquefied gas, and cylinders 5, 48 with supply and exhaust valves 15, 14 and operating-parts for the home and distant signals 2, 3. The signals preferably are arranged to stand at danger, and to have a normal bias to danger. When moved from danger to safety, they are held from return movement by a retaining- device, consisting of the latch 31 engaging a spring dog on the block 26 of the piston-rod 7 when the controlling-arm 33 is held by the magnet 18, until released. The contacts 36, 37 controlling the movement of the distant signal to safety are closed when the bar 40 is lifted by the block 26. The cut-off valve 19 has a bias to the closed position and is controlled by the pivoted lever 22. As the supply of gas is cut off before the piston completes its stroke, a jointed system of levers is introduced between the motor and the signal, so that the effective leverage increases with the diminishing power and the efficiency of the motor is increased. The signal circuit controls the operation of the supply and exhaust ports, and a circuit controller under the control of the home signal ensures that the movement of the distant signal to safety is prevented until the home signal has gone to safety.
Patent GB-190410950-A (GB)
Title: Suspension Hook.
Inventor: TORREY LEWIS HAMILTON
Filed: 1904-05-12
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 10,950. Torrey, L. H. Dec. 11, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Hooks. - A suspension hook consists of t w o curved arms a, b, the overlapping parts d, d' of which are recessed, and are preferably flattened and slightly inclined, so that they close together with frictional contact. The shanks a', b<1> are connected by the pin or rivet c, and the shank b<1> is formed with a hook b<2>, the mouth b<3> of which is covered by the shank a', and is only opened when the arms a, b are widely extended. In a modification, oppositely-disposed hooks are formed on the two shanks a b<1>.
Patent GB-190418576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery or Apparatus Employed in the Manufacture of Bricks, Tiles, and other like Forms.
Inventor: SCHOLEFIELD RICHARD
Filed: 1904-08-27
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 18,576. Scholefield, R. Aug 27. Moulding bricks, tiles, &c.-Bricks, tiles, &c. are first partly formed by pressing the material into moulds d carried by a rotating cylinder D and are then transferred to the mould of the brick press, in a manner similar to that described in Specification No. 15,146, A.D. 1897. In such machines it is found that the material is liable to become tightly pressed against that part of the periphery of the rotating cylinder situated between the moulds owing to the continuous rotation of the screw 8, the rotation being thus greatly retarded. To overcome this defect, the screw shaft B is given a slight intermittent reciprocating motion. The cylinder D is given an intermittent rotary motion of 90‹ by a ratchet F, operated by a pawl G, which is in turn operated by the rotating spur-wheel J through the medium of the pin I and connecting-rod H. To prevent the material from pressing against the cylinder D, the shaft B is formed with a squared end which rides in a trunnion 2, to which is fixed the pinion Z which drives the shaft B. The pinion Z is driven from the main shaft C by spur and bevel gearing J<1>, J, &c. Fitted to the countershaft V is an eccentric 12, the strap 13 of which is provided with a projection 14 passing into the central hole 4 in the trunnion 2, and engaging with the piece 11 fixed in the end of the shaft B, which is thus pressed forward towards the mould d when the latter is in the position shown, and pressed back by the material acting on the blades 8 during the intermittent rotation of the cylinder D.
Patent GB-190420694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pocket-knives.
Inventor: PALMER GEORGE CLIFFORD
Filed: 1904-09-26
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 20,694. Palmer, G. C. Jan. 18, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Pocket knives.-The handle is made in two sections 1, 2 hinged together and capable of longitudinal motion on the pintle. The blades 12, 13 are pivoted so that they fold into cut-out portions in the sections 1, 2, and are provided with curved shoulders 17 to facilitate opening. On folding the sections together, lugs 7, 9 engage with recesses 8, 10 and are drawn into them by the spring 6 moving one section over the other.
Patent GB-190424450-A (GB)
Title: Governing Device for Controlling the Supply of a Fluid or Fluids.
Inventor: ARUNDEL HENRY BIRKBY
Filed: 1904-11-11
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 24,450. Arundel, H. B., and Higginson, J. Nov. 11. Mixing air and gases; mixing in definite proportions. - The machine shown in Fig: 2, for supplying mixed coal gas and air, is provided with means for regulating the total supply and for regulating the relative quantities of the mixture. The gases are supplied from two rotary pumps s, 2 which are driven by toothed gearing, as shown, from a shaft h driven by friction wheels g, d, from the beltdriven pulley c. The gear wheels for driving the pumps may be changed to regulate the total and relative outputs of the pumps, respectively.
Patent GB-190427005-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Priming or Detonating Compositions Suitable for Percussion Caps.
Inventor: WETTER JASPER
Filed: 1904-12-10
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 27,005. Wetter, J., [Westfõlisch-Anhaltische Sprengstoff Akt.-Ges.]. Dec. 10. Explosives.-In priming-compositions for percussion caps, a chromate, preferably of lead or mercury, is employed as an oxygen-carrier, to avoid the rusting of gun barrels. The chromate may be admixed with a metallic oxide or peroxide. Examples quoted contain (a) 36 parts of fulminate of mercury, 40 parts of chromate of lead or mercury, 20 parts of antimony sulphide, and 4 parts of pulverized glass, and (b) 40 parts of fulminate, 16 parts of either potassium chlorate or lead peroxide, 20 parts of lead chromate, and 6 parts of pulverized glass.
Patent GB-190429643-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Supporting Steam Pipe and like Coverings.
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE WALTON INGHAM
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 29,643. Sutcliffe, W. I. Dec. 31. Non-conducting coverings.-Supporting-rings for non-conducting coverings of steam pipes, boilers, cylinders, and the like consist of a metal ring or band a, Fig. 1, with inwardly-projecting and alternately-arranged prongs c<1>, c' formed by cutting the band diagonally. In a modification, a coiled wire f, Fig. 5, is employed with or without a surrounding ring a. Instead of encircling the pipe, the coiled wire may be arranged in three or more lengths each with its axes at right-angles to the pipe in a manner similar to the prongs in Fig. 1. According to the Provisional Specification, the projections in the first construction may be variously arranged and may be formed by the band being crimped or by the employment of an inner crimped ring.
Patent GB-190503431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrolytic Meters.
Inventor: ATKINSON CLAUDE WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-02-18
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 3431. Atkinson, C. W. Feb. 18. Quantity meters. -An electrolytic meter, in which one electrode d is carried by a float c of hydrometer form, is arranged to avoid errors due to variations in the electrolyte. The float and the liquid containing it are in a compartment a separated from the electrolyte either entirely or so that the liquids may not mix. The float may be kept at a constant height in the containing vessel, independently of variations in temperature, by providing the compartment a with a narrow neckf, and immersing in the liquid a solid body having a higher temperatureexpansion coefficient than that of the liquid. The electrodes d, e are preferably horizontal plates, and the float c may carry a stem l of the same sectional area as the floating electrode d, to correct for variation in density of the electrolyte. The Provisional Specification describes the use of a bellshaped cover and packing, to prevent discharge of the electrolyte from the cell ; the float may be made with a foot, and be held down in the cell by a screw or otherwise, for transport.
Patent GB-190510096-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Window Screen.
Inventor: WINCKS ELIZABETH
Filed: 1905-05-13
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 10,096. Wincks, E. May 13. Window appliances.-A window screen comprises a frame a, furnished with rubber tubing b round its edge, to fit a window, and a muslin screen c connected directly to the frame a or to an intermediate frame d kept in place by turnbuckles e.
Patent GB-190512267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Speed Indicators.
Inventor: TURNER ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1905-06-13
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 12,267. Turner, A. June 13. Speed indicators.-A detachable speed-indicating chronograph is started by hand and stopped automatically after a predetermined distance has been traversed. The chronograph is placed in a recess in the front of a box, the back of which is shown in Fig. 3, and the actuating-button 4-can be pressed by a spring plunger 28, carried by a pivoted lever 19. This lever is linked at one end to a bell-crank operating a coupling 13, for connecting a vehicledriven shaft 11 to a notched disk 24. The lever 19 has pivoted to its other end a detent rod 22 passing through a guide and adapted to engage a notch on the disk 24. The apparatus is operated by depression of the free end 26 of the lever 19 and also the plunger 28. The lever releases the notched disk and couples it to the driven shaft 11, while the plunger starts the chronograph. When the detent 22 re-engages and stops the disk 24, the coupling is disconnected and the plunger 28 stops the chronograph, which is graduated to indicate the speed. A second disk may be provided having one or more notches, for use over a greater distance, and the detent is brought into engagement with the desired disk by rotation of a spindle 34 having a cam-finger on it which moves the detent against a spring.
Patent GB-190601898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction of Road Motor and like Vehicles.
Inventor: HEDGECOCK WILLIAM CHARLES HENR
Filed: 1906-01-25
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 1898. Hedgecock, W. C. H. P. Jan. 25. Motor road vehicles.-In a motor-car, an auxiliary frame B, Fig. 1, carrying the body of the car rests on pneumatic cushions C, Figs. 1 and 3, carried by the main frame A, so that solid rubber tyres may be used without any loss of elasticity in the support of the car. The cylindrical cushions C are inflated by means of valves G, and have each a jacket with an opening along its entire length, the edges of which are flanged and fit into channels E attached to the underframe A. The channel E is in two parts, the inner being fixed to the frame A and the outer hinged at one end to the fixed portion and fastened at the other end by a thumbscrew. The upper frame B rests on the cushions C by inverted troughs D. Hinged links arranged in pairs connect these troughs to the underframe, and the two links of each pair are connected by a cross-bar carrying a rubber buffer F of a little less diameter than the space between the two frames, thus forming a cushion in the event of the cushion C becoming deflated. To prevent side-lash, hinged connexions may be employed between the frames, or projections from the body may pass downwards through slots in the ends of the frame A, springs being attached to the ends of such projections so as to keep the body firm on the cushions C. Specification No. 6252, A.D. 1905, is referred to.
Patent GB-190605572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway and like Signalling Systems and in Apparatus therefor
Inventor: COREY FRED BRAINARD
Filed: 1906-03-07
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 5572. Corey, F. B. March 9, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Relays. - A moving-coil relay is used in an alternating-current railway signalling-system, the relay tongue closing two local circuits when deflected in one direction and one local circuit when deflected in the other direction. The fixed and moving coils are supplied from the same source of current. A reversing-switch in the circuit of the moving coil controls the direction of movement of the relay tongue.
Patent GB-190605947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Troughs for Electric Cables and the Manufacture thereof
Inventor: STRATTON JOHN
Filed: 1906-03-12
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 5947. Stratton, J., Claremont, E. A., Beaver, C. J., and Tanner, A. E. March 12. Moulding conduits for electric conductors.- Conduits are made of sheet iron embedded in plastic asphalt, and are bent into shape by passing the compound sheet through a series of rollers. The compound sheet is made by running the asphalt from two successive spouts on to a travelling table, the sheet of iron being placed on the asphalt as it passes from one spout to the next.
Patent GB-190608434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brush Holders for Electrical Machines.
Inventor: FINZI GIORGIO
Filed: 1906-04-07
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 8434. Finzi, G., and Tallero, E. April 8, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Brush-holders.-The holders have two independent systems of springs g, g<1> and pressure fingers e, e<1> arranged on the sides of the brush-holder in planes parallel with the generatrixes of the commutator and in a manner inversely symmetrical with respect to the ends of the brush-holder. The contact-fingers e, e<1> are bent at their extremities and carry springs h, h', which press upon the brushes a, b. The brushes are electrically connected to the holder by flexible wires k, k<1>. Any other form of spring may take the place of the cylindrical spiral spring shown.
Patent GB-190617550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Steam Automobiles
Inventor: SERPOLLET LEON
Filed: 1906-08-03
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 17,550. Serpollet, L. Aug. 28, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Condensers.-In steam automobiles with instantaneous generators, the exhaust is passed through a tubular or like feed-heater, serving also as a condenser, and thence through a cooler into the reservoir or feed tank. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement: The feed-heater consists of a series of coupled elements 1, each composed of small tubes connected to end chambers 2, 3 and surrounded by a casing. The water and steam pass in opposite directions through the heater. The cooler, leading from the heater to the feed tank or reservoir b, is shown at
Patent GB-190618342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Liquids
Inventor: KRUEL FERDINAND
Filed: 1906-08-15
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 18,342. Kruel, F. Aug. 17, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Heating liquids. -A liquid-heater comprises an annular liquid space surrounding a flue space, within which is placed the removable heat-diffusing device shown detached in Fig. I. The heating - gases are collected in a hood b, whence they pass at right-angles to their original direction by openings c into lateral heating-chambers d arranged radially around the hood. The heating-chambers are provided with rods f, which may be ?-shaped and have their yokes in contact with the inner wall of the liquid space. The rods pass through the chambers d and project into the hood b. The wall of each chamber d opposite the opening c is formed with a projecting part e, preferably formed by bending the wall, as shown. The gases pass downwards over the rods f and, after issuing from the bottom of the chambers, pass upwards through the space k between adjacent chambers. Part of the gases leave the chambers by openings h in the projecting part e of the wall and pass into the spaces k, or flow over the yokes of the rods down the space i. The inner wall of the liquid space may be conical, so that the heat-diffusing device fits tightly therein by its own weight. The parts of the apparatus may be separable from each other.
Patent GB-190619415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shirts.
Inventor: LONEY MATO FITZMAURICE MA
Filed: 1906-08-30
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 19,415. MaLoney, M. F. Aug. 30. Braces; shirts.-Braces are worn underneath the shirt, so as to be out of sight when the e waistcoat is not worn. The shirt 1, preferably of the nÚgligÚe kind, is formed at the front and the back with slits 2 having covering-flaps 8. The braces 4 pass through loops 5, and the tabs 3 pass through the slits 2, which may be tacked to form a slit for each tab. The tabs are retained in the slits by . means of a strap 6 secured to the shirt' by a suitable fastening 7. ' ,
Patent GB-190623870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves and Valve-gear for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: GOSSET-TANNER EDWARD GOSSET
Filed: 1906-10-26
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 23,870. Tanner, E. G. Gosset-, and Deane, R. T. Oct. 26. Gas and explosivevapour engines.-The valves are actuated electro-magnetically, and means are provided for controlling the duration of opening of the inlet valves and the time of ignition. The inlet valve A, Fig. 1, is held to its seat by a spring H, the tension of which may be adjusted by a screwed plug H<1>. The valve stem extends across the combustion chamber as shown. The valve is raised when a magnet E is energized by a coil F. The core of the magnet is screwed into a casing D and forms a tight joint therewith at the conical seating E<2>. The casing D screws into the water-jacketed valve casing, forming a joint at the flange D'. The ends of the coil are connected to terminals on a closing-cap G, or one end may be connected to earth through the engine. The 'exhaust valves are similar, but the coil is larger and stronger. The exciting-current is controlled by the switch shown in Fig. 5. An insulating-drum K is rotated at half the speed of the crank-shaft, and carries a copper contact K<1> Kx shown on the development of the drum surface, Fig. 4. The part K<x> overlaps one end of the drum, and is in continuous electric connexion with the terminals Q<4>, Q<6>. The part K<1> makes contact with brushes in the circuits of the inlet-valve magnet coils, and the ring J<1> carrying these brushes may be adjusted axially by the cord J<5> to vary the time during which the inlet valves are held open. The part M<2> of the rotating contact, in conjunction with brushes carried in the ring M, closes the circuits of the exhaustvalve magnetcoils. The igniting-circuit is closed by the part of the rotating contact ; the corresponding brushes and terminals are mounted on a ring Q adjustable angularly between stops by a Bowden wire. The brushes may be of the spring-pressed plunger type. The drum may be adjusted axially instead of the brushes. :
Patent GB-190625178-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing and Adjusting Incandescent Electric Lamps and Reflectors to Posts and Masts, for use in the Illumination of Shop Windows.
Inventor: SMITH EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1906-11-08
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 25,178. Smith, E. J. Nov 8. Reflectors.-In an electric incandescent lighting-device for shop windows and the like, wherein a series of lamps are arranged longitudinally of each other, the reflectors are made movable, and the spaces between successive movable reflectors are occupied by fixed reflectors. The reflector 8 with the lamp 3 is movable by means of an adjustable socket 6, and is so shaped that in its vertical position its outer edges pass in front of the supporting-tubes 1, preventing further backward travel. The base piece 9 of the reflector is free to turn in its holder. The spaces between the reflectors 8 are occupied by fixed reflectors 10, the edges of which surround and grip the tubes 1.
Patent GB-190628660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburettors.
Inventor: KURZER LEOPOLD
Filed: 1906-12-15
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 28,660. Kurzer, L. Aug. 24, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Carburetting.-A carburettor comprises a series of concentric cylinders a, coated on their outer surfaces with absorbent material, and rotatably mounted in a receptacle containing the hydrocarbon liquid. The air to be carburetted is caused to pass between the cylinders. fReference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 16,235, A.D. 1884.]
Patent GB-190629322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: WESTINGHOUSE GEORGE
Filed: 1906-12-24
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 29,322. Westinghouse, G. Dec. 26, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Elastic-fluid turbines.- A combined velocity and pressure turbine is arranged so that end thrust on the shaft is eliminated. Steam from the inlet 10 passes through nozzles 12, which may be divergent, to rows of impulse blades 13 carried by a wheel 7, which is preferably formed integrally with the ling 8 on the middle drum. An overload inlet 11 is provided. Openings 15 in the wheel 7 insure like pressures on its opposite sides. The end thrust due to the passage of the steam through the intermediate stage 33, a pressure stage in which expansion takes place in both the rotor vane and stator vane passages, is balanced by that on the ring 8. The low-pressure stage is in two parts 19, 21, steam reaching the former direct and the latter by way of the openings 23 and the hollow drum 4. The blades are long enough to render radial-clearance leakages of comparatively small value. The Figure shows the method of securing the drum 4 to the webs 5, 6. Fluid leaking past the packing 24, of which the annular strips 25 are stated to be renewable, is utilized in the adjacent low-pressure part. The hub 29 is rigidly secured to the shaft and butts against a collar 30; the hub 31 may move longitudinally to accommodate expansions that may occur in the rotor.