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Patent GB-190411384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wood Blocks for Paving and in the Machinery for Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: TITLEY JOHN
Filed: 1904-05-18
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 11,384. Titley, J. May 18. Wood-block paving.-Relates to the manufacture of wooden paving-blocks of the kind shown in Fig. 1, which are made up of a number of smaller blocks or sections pinned together. Spike holes are made in the opposite faces of each of the small blocks by the machine shown in Fig. 7. The block A is placed between guides K, and spiked plates E, E<1> operated by a right and left handed screw F are advanced against it and perforate its sides. The block being removed, spikes B, Fig. 4, are driven into the holes on one face so that they project for engaging the holes of the adjacent block. The blocks are squeezed together by a machine similar to that shown in Fig. 7 or by any suitable press. Two rows of the connected blocks are pinned together at their sides in a similar manner to form the complete block. The blocks may be perforated by vertically-moving spikes instead of by the machine shown.
Patent GB-190416707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Projectiles for the Penetration of Armour Plates.
Inventor: STANBRIDGE HENRY
Filed: 1904-07-29
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 16,707. Stanbridge, H., and Walker, W. July 29. Projectiles, ordnance.- In place of the usual caps for armour-piercing projectiles, a concavity a<3> is formed in the nose, and the surrounding metal is tempered to the required degree, or softened if desired. To facilitate the tempering, a central hole a<4> may be bored in the projectile, and afterwards plugged.
Patent GB-190417741-A (GB)
Title: Alternating Current Power Transmitting Apparatus
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 17,741. Fairweather, W., [Arnold Magnetic Clutch Co.]. Aug. 16. Motors, controlling.-In working alternating - current motors, the load is thrown gradually upon the motor through a controllable clutch. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement for an asynchronous induction motor 2 supplied from a single-phase source. Two switches are employed, one for controlling the alternating current for the motor and the other for controlling a direct current, obtained by rectifying the alternating current, for the clutch. In a fourpole motor, the switch has two sets of resistances, one ohmic and the other inductive. The connections are so arranged that one pair of poles is in series with one resistance, and the other pair in series with the other resistance. A lag is thus produced, and the motor starts. When the switch is in the 'full-on' position, the resistances are cut out and all the windings connected in series. When the motor is speeded up, the electromagnetic clutch, which consists of two members, one 4 having polar extensions 5, 6 and an exciting-winding 8 and keyed on the shaft, and the other 3 forming a pulley loose thereon, is excited, and the load gradually thrown on the motor. When a synchronous motor is employed, a small asynchronous motor similar to the motor 2 is employed to start it, and a small exciter is also employed for exciting the principal motor. The main motor is connected to the starting-motor through a controllable clutch, and the load is connected to the main motor through a second controllable clutch. Fig. 5 shows the arrangement of the connections. 29 is the arm of a switch for controlling the field 53, 54, 55, 56 of the starting-motor, 52 the direct-current exciter controlled by a switch 100, 88 the synchronous motor, the field of which is regulated by a switch 86, 48 the clutch for connecting the starting- motor, and 51 the clutch controlled by the switch 108 for connecting up the load. At 92 is a storage battery for the clutch 48 and exciter.
Patent GB-190420360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Water-gauges of Steam Generators and other Vessels.
Filed: 1904-09-21
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 20,360. Hopkinson, J., Hopkinson, R. A., and Hopkinson & Co., J. Sept. 21. Water levels, indicating.-A fluid-tight connection between the water arm A of a water gauge, attached to a steam generator or other vessel, and a try-tap C, is made by means of an internallyscrewed nut D. Three modifications are described. In the first, either the water arm A or the tap C has fixed to it by screwing, casting, or other means a tubular piece or union, and the nut has an internal shoulder which is screwed down on a corresponding shoulder on the union. The nut screws on to the tap or water arm, according as the union is fixed to the water arm or tap. In a second form, Fig. 2, the nut has two screw threads of different pitch. The coarser screw thread is on the union B which has no shoulder, and, when the nut D is screwed on to the union, the latter and the try-tap C are brought together. In a third modification, Fig. 3, the union has a shoulder F, over which is slipped a conical split ring H. This ring bears against an internal shoulder E on the nut D, so that the end of the union is forced into a corresponding recess in the water arm by screwing up the nut.
Patent GB-190500582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Stoves for Heating Purposes.
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1905-01-11
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 582. Bousfield, J. E., [Pintsch, J.]. Jan. 11. Actuating valves.-The gas-supply valve f of a stove in which air is heated by gaseous fuel is connected by a rod g to a bell h of the form shown, dipping into a tank i. One compartment of the bell communicates through a pipe j with the air-heater, so that the gas supply depends on the pressure created by the airforcing device.
Patent GB-190504641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Artificial Feathers for Millinery and like purposes.
Inventor: RUEGGEBERG PETER
Filed: 1905-03-06
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 4641. R³ggeberg, P. March 6. Feathers, artificial, consist of a tubular fabric into which longitudinal wires are drawn (forming together a substitute for the quill of the feather) and an untwisted chenille fabric connected to the tubular fabric preferably in the form of loops or bows.
Patent GB-190508543-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Increasing and Equalising the Pressure of Gas.
Inventor: COOK EDWARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 8543. Cook, E. S., and Chipperfield, W. H. April 20. Shaft couplings ; mounting wheels on shafts. -A piston air-pump is operated, through a pin-and-slot crank mechanism or the like, by a friction coupling. In the form shown, a loose driving - wheel 20, made in two parts pressed outwards laterally by a spring 22, runs between leather or other friction washers 24 which, by bearing against fixed metal disks 19, actuate the driving-shaft 12. An ordinary loose pulley 25 is provided.
Patent GB-190514567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Regulating Alternating Current Dynamo Electric Machines.
Filed: 1905-07-14
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 14,567. Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges. July 15, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motors, controlling.-Relates to improvements in methods of regulating alternating-current dynamo-electric machines of the type described in Specifications No. 23,288, A.D. 1902, and No. 7293, A.D. 1903, in which a short-circuited working-winding and a non-short-circuited winding are placed respectively either on the stator and rotor, or on the rotor and stator, and an exciting-winding is provided which may be either independent or one of the working-windings. The exciting-winding and non-short-circuited winding are supplied with current from voltage. regulating devices T', T<2>, Fig. 1, such as ordinary transformers or auto-transformers connected in series in the supply circuit. The speed is regulated by varying the ratio of transformation of either or both of the transformers T<1>, T'. Arrangements may be made by which either of the transformers may be cut out of circuit, as shown in Fig. 2. In a modification, Fig. 3, the windings on the rotor and stator may each be supplied with current from a number of transformers, the transformer T<4> between the variable contacts P', P<2> acting as a choking-coil. The magnetic fluxes of the transformers may be partially linked together.
Patent GB-190514946-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Bending or Moulding Wire for use in the Production of Ornamental Wirework.
Inventor: KRAUS ANTHONY
Filed: 1905-07-20
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 14,946. Kraus, A., and Pshierer, E. July 20. Currugating. - Wire for ornamental wirework, such as is shown in Fig. 4, is moulded or corrugated between four rotating dies c, c<1>, c<2>, c<3> fitted with intermeshing bevel-wheels. The die c is mounted in a vertically adjustable frame a', and the dies c<2>, c<3> are adjustable in frames k pivoted at k<1>. The dies c, c<1> are driven from a shaft e, and all the dies consist of interchangeable disks g, f<2>, to which the bevel-wheels are attached, the disks g being in halves held together by blocks g<1> which are expanded in dovetailed grooves by right and left handed screws, while the halves of the bevel-wheels are secured in position by pins i and slots i<1> which allow for angular adjustment.
Patent GB-190518393-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for the Production of Distillers' Yeast from the Raw Materials for, and Products, Bye-products and Residues from, the Manufacture of Tapioca, Sago, Arrow-root Flour and like Materials.
Inventor: NYCANDER OSCAR EMIL
Filed: 1905-09-12
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 18,393. Nycander, O. E. Sept. 12. Yeast.-Distillers' yeast is prepared from the pith of palm trees such as Metroxylon, Caryota, Copernicia, &c., from the roots of Manihot utilissima, and like plants, and from sago, tapioca, arrowroot, &c. and the by-products and residues obtained in their manufacture. The materials are mashed with malt and the wort separated by a filter-press, centrifugal separator, or otherwise, The wort is mixed with malt culms, bran, &c. to provide nitrogenous food for the yeast, and is filtered and fermented.
Patent GB-190520964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ILLMER LOUIS
Filed: 1905-10-16
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 20,964. Illmer, L., and Kunze, E. J. Oct. 16. Gas engines.-The air and gas are supplied to the cylinder by a valve 24<e> in such a way that the combustible charge lies between two layers of air, which separate it from the piston and tbe admission valve 33, and in such a way that the volume of combustible charge can be varied without altering the volume of the whole charge. The valve 24e controls air ports 24<c>, 24d and a gas port 24<b> ; the time the latter is open determines the volume of the combustible charge. The valve 33 is worked by fluid pressure acting on piston 37. The air and blast furnace or producer gas is supplied to the engine under slight. pressure.
Patent GB-190526464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Adding Machines
Inventor: KARASEK KARL
Filed: 1905-12-19
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 26,464. Karasek, K., and Aumund, J. Dec. 19. Calculating-apparatus.-In an adding-machine for English monetary values, each denomination has its own horizontal numeral disk and its setting-dial, consisting of a sharp-edged index piece manually moved round over a circle of stationary numerals under the control of a star locking-wheel and detent, whereby each step can be definitely felt and inspection' is not necessary, springs restoring all the index pieces to zero position when released by a resetting-slide. The spindle of each setting-piece d is moved counterclockwise against a spring between the spindle and the casing, and 'carries round the locking-wheel i, with pawl i<1> driving the ratchet-wheel f and actuating-wheel g, which are in one piece and loose upon the spindle. Pinions on the numeral disks n are thus turned and disclose the totals through apertures o, transfer being effected by a tooth p engaging the next higher ratchet-wheel at intervals determined by the monetary system. To re-set, the slide r<2> is moved to the left and rocks all the spring-detents q<1> out of engagement with the' locking-wheels, whereupon the springs on the spindle bring back all the index pieces to their stops e; and the spring rollers k<1> prevent motion of the numeral disks. Alternative methods of locking the spindle may be employed.
Patent GB-190600060-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Method of Desulphurizing and Nodulizing Substances Containing Iron Compounds.
Inventor: KING TOM COBB
Filed: 1906-01-01
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 60. King, T. C. Jan. 1. Blast-furnace charges; open-hearth procosses.- Relates to a process for desulphurizing, and forming into nodules, substances containing iron compounds, such as pyritic cinder and flue dust. The substances are moistened, if necessary, to cause them to mass and then subjected to heat ranging from temperatures sufficient to drive off the sulphur to temperatures sufficient to agglomerate or partly fuse the substance. The operation may be conducted in a furnace adapted to impart a rotary progressive movement to the substance, and no binding agent other than water is used. The product is used in blast and open-hearth furnaces.
Patent GB-190600483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fences for Gardens, Public Places and the like.
Inventor: TONNESEN CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1906-01-08
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 483. Tonnesen, C. Jan. 8. Fencing.-Detachable fencing is composed of stone pillars a, Fig. 1, provided with recesses b, g, to receive iron bars c and cement slabs f, both provided with holes to receive iron rods d. The bars c may be provided with recesses i to receive strengthening wires.
Patent GB-190601515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Separating Dust or Suspended Matter from Air.
Inventor: COURTNEY SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-01-19
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 1515. Courtney, S. Jan. 19. Weight motors.- Mechanism for cleansing a dust filter is rotated alternately in opposite directions by means of the weight motor shown in Fig. 3. The liquid container 4 is furnished with a siphon discharge 6, and is raised by a counterweight 2.
Patent GB-190606696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Protecting Covers for Closet Seats
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1906-03-20
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 6696. Lake, H. W., [Martens & Co., F.]. March 20. Closet-seat guards.-A roll b of paper is mounted on the wall at the side of the basin so that the front of the seat may be covered by the paper, which is divided into sections. Some of these have a semicircular recess to fit the seat, and others such as h may be used as toilet paper.
Patent GB-190609129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pencil Sharpeners.
Inventor: LAGERHOLM FRITHIOF
Filed: 1906-04-17
Granted: 1907-04-17
Abstract: 9129. Lagerholm, F. April 17. Pencil-sharpeners; erasers; pencilpoint protectors.- Relates to a pencilsharpener which may be carried on a pencil and may serve as a holder for an eraser. The sharpener b comprises a strip of steel, folded so that the edges overlap as shown at b<2>, Figs. 1 and 5. The lower end b<3> of the sharpener is circular, and is formed with ribs e encircled by a ring f, by adjustment of which the sharpener may be made to grip the pencil a. The upper end b<4> of the sharpener is flattened, Fig. 5, and is provided with a helical groove b<6>, on one side of which is a cutting-edge b<7> formed either integral with or separate from the steel strip. An aperture b<9> is also provided, in which are secured a rubber pad c<2> and a metal block d against which the point of pencil abuts when the operation is complete. An eraser-holder b<8> is provided at the end of the sharpener.
Patent GB-190611405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines for Expansible Fluids.
Filed: 1906-05-15
Granted: 1907-05-15
Abstract: 11,405. Belliss & Morcom, and Jude, A. May 15. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for.-To prevent leakage at the high-pressure end of a turbine casing, the shaft is surrounded by a chamber p into which leakage fluid from the high-pressure casing passes. This chamber is connected by a pipe q to the lowpressure chamber m at the opposite end of the casing, which is at about atmospheric pressure.
Patent GB-190611883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Velocipedes.
Inventor: HALL SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-05-22
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 11,883. Hall, S. May 22. Frames; motorcycles.-Relates to the application of spring devices of the kind described in Specifications No. 19,460, A.D. 1895, and No. 13,919, A.D. 1897, to the steering and driving wheels of motorcars, motor-cycles, and velocipedes. The various forms of springs may be applied in the double form to swivelling axles mounted in steering - heads forming part of the frame of a light motor vehicle or velocipede, the steering- heads being similar in construction to those on an ordinary bicycle. Fig. 18 shows a front elevation of the steering-head, and Fig. 19 a plan. The upper and lower parts J of the bracket carrying the spring devices are formed with eyes J<7>, which are bolted to the steering-post or are formed in one with the steering-head clips R, R<1>. The overhanging parts of the brackets J carry the field plungers on which the bearing box carrying the wheel axle slide up and down under the influence of the springs. Fig. 36 shows a thrust device applied to the single rear driving-wheel of a motor cycle or velocipede fitted with springs of the kind referred to. The cone of the axle t carries a roller s which bears against a projection u held rigidly but adjustably in front of the axle. The projection u is clamped in the end of the tubular member v of the frame. The roller may be carried by the frame and the bearing-surface secured to the extensions E of the spring device.
Patent GB-190612576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Biscuit Cutting Machines.
Inventor: VICARS JOHN
Filed: 1906-05-30
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 12,576. Vicars, J., Vicars, T., and Vicars, J. May 30. Moulding biscuits.-To prevent slip between the dough sheet a and the band b on which it is carried to the cutters c, a roller d is provided, resting on the dough. The bearings e of the roller are free to move in guides f or are carried by arms pivoted at the sides of the band. In either case, weights or springs can be used to keep the roller pressing on the sheet. A second roller may be placed under the band opposite the roller d, which may be rotated synchronously with the intermittent movement of the band.
Patent GB-190612691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stoppers or Closures for Bottles and Jars
Inventor: BIRD FREDERICK AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1906-05-31
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 12,691. Bird, F. A. May 31. Stoppers, preventing loss of.-Internal or external screw stoppers a are connected to the bottle neck e by a wire bail b, the in-turned ends of which engage loops d<2> in a ring d, formed from a single piece of wire and loosely encircling the neck. The bail b is hinged at c to a metal cap a', Fig. 4<a>, which is attached to the stopper a.
Patent GB-190624881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Gauge or Pressure Testing Attachments for use in connection with Pneumatic Tyres and other Inflatable Articles
Inventor: AMPHLET SAMUEL WILSON
Filed: 1906-11-06
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 24,881. Amphlet, S. W., and Roberts, A. Nov. 6. Pressure gauges.-Relates to gauge attachments for testing the pressure in pneumatic tyres and other articles during the process of inflation, and consists in providing (a) a valve for closing the passage to the gauge during inflation, (b) means for lifting this valve and the tyre valve off their seats simultaneously, and (c) a non- return valve in the inflator nozzle. The attachment consists of a body a, Fig. 4, connected to the tyre valve by a union e and provided at right-angles to itself with two screw-nozzles g, b, the inflator being attached to the former and the gauge c to the latter. Between the junctions of these nozzles with the body is a valve seating f<1> for the valve f, which is kept on its seat by a spring f' and the pressure due to the air in the attachment. The rod f<2> of the valve f when raised lifts the tyre valve j off its seat. These valves are raised by means of a finger-pressed plunger i. In some cases, the spring f<3> may be dispensed with, and the rod i made to screw into the body. A non-return valve h is fitted in the nozzle g.
Patent GB-190626435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wheels for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BOURNE HORACE
Filed: 1906-11-22
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 26.435. Bourne, H., and Webster, R. K. Nov. 22. Spring wheels.- In order to prevent relative rotation of the spoke ring and axle-box in an elastic hub, a floating frame is interposed and connected by means of pins with slots in an axle-member and with slots, perpendicular to the former, in plates attached to the spoke ring. The axle-member B, Fig. 6, is in the form of a wheel with two slotted spokes B<3> and a rim D to which a pneumatic tube C is attached by means of flanges D', one being removably held by bolts E, Fig. 4. A collar A', Fig. 1, holds the member on the axle-box. A spoke ring F rests upon the tube, with or without the interposition of a laminated bearing-band, and carries side plates L each formed with two slots L<2> in alinement, and with flanges L<4> adapted to engage rubber rings P in case of collapse of the tube. The frame which transmits the drive consists of two rims M connected by stays M<1> fitted with outer rollers M<3> engaging the slots L<2>, and by bolts fitted with collars N<1> engaging the slotted members B<3>. The rubber rings P may be replaced by rubber fittings R in the slots, and some other cushion may be substituted for the tube. The slots L<2> are closed by plates.
Patent GB-190628456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Jacks.
Filed: 1906-12-13
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 28,456. Marks, E. C. R., [Nelson, J. W.]. Dec. 13. Lifting-jacks and the like.-Relates to hydraulic jacks of the kind in which the movable part comprises a ram screwed to a head adapted to form a reservoir for the operating-liquid, and a pumpblock secured within the lower end of the ram, and comprises means for obtaining a definite relation between the position of the head and the pumpblock when assembling the parts, the object being to render the jack suitable for use in an horizontal position. Fig. 1 shows the jack in sectional elevation, Fig. 2 being a sectional plan on the line x-x. The jack comprises a tubular standard 5, secured to a base 6 and forming a cylinder for the ram 8 The ram is raised by operating the pistons 16 in the pump-block 10 by means of the pump rod and rocking shaft 20x. Liquid is drawn from the reservoir 11 through the supply duct 19, and is forced into the chamber 7 beneath the ram. In order that the jack may be adapted for use in an horizontal position, it is essential that the pumping-lever carried on the shaft 20<x> should be on the upper side of the jack when the supply duct 19 is on the lower side. To obtain approximately this relation of the parts when assembling the jack, the ram 8 carries a pin 20 at its lower end adapted to engage any one of four holes 21 in the pump-block 10, which is secured in position by a screwed sleeve 13. The valves in the duct 19 are opened by means of a tubular spring-pressed sleeve 31 engaged at its upper end by a cam 30 rotated by the handwheel 29. The valve-controlling device operates irrespectively of the relative angular position of the head 9 and pump-block 10.
Patent GB-190703620-A (GB)
Title: Liquid Stirrers especially applicable to Carburetters
Inventor: SMITH HUBERT ELWELL
Filed: 1907-02-13
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 3620. Smith, H. E. Feb. 13, Drawings to Specification. Carburetting.-Relates to means for stirring the liquid in the liquid jacket of carburettors, such as those described in Specifications No. 24,079, A.D. 1906, and No. 6733, A.D. 1907. The stirrers are attached to a shaft which is actuated from some reciprocating portion of the apparatus, according to the Provisional Specification the bell of a gasholder, and various means are described of causing this motion to produce a stirring of the liquid in one direction only,