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Patent GB-190505124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Recordig and Displaying Messages and the like.
Inventor: WATTS ALFRED MONSELL SPRAINGER
Filed: 1905-03-11
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 5124. Watts, A. M. S. March 11. Desplaying. -Relates to a coin - freed apparatus for enabling written messages to be recorded and displayed behind a glazed front, so as to afford a convenient means of communication between persons who have arranged to meet at a certain place but who do not arrive there simultaneously. On inserting a coin in the slot K, it falls down one of the two shoots K<1>, K<2> according to the position of the pivoted tongue M, and operates alternately one or other of two sets of the apparatus. The coin falls then upon the end of the balanced lever 0, causes it to rock, and, through the arm P, disengages the weighted catch C<2> from the toothed sector C<1>, The weight E<2> then rotates the pulley E and the sector C<1> so as to raise the lid C and expose the paper band on the rest A<3>. The message having been written, the lid C<1> is closed, rotating the sector C<1> back again. This rotates the pulley E, raising the weight E<2>, and at the same time rotates the drums D, G by means of the ratchet E<3>. The paper strip passes from the roll H over the rest A<3> behind the glazed front A<2> over the pulley J and between the drums D, G. This movement of the drums then causes the written message to be raised and exhibited behind the front A<2>. The time may be automatically printed upon the paper.
Patent GB-190505465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blast Furnace Charging Apparatus.
Inventor: SAHLIN AXEL
Filed: 1905-03-15
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 5465. Sahlin, A. March 15. Charging.-A rotary blast-furnace hopper 1 is fitted with a distributing.spout 6, the connexion between them being made by means of an adjustable and removable lining 7 ; means is also provided for effecting an efficient water seil around the hopper and for the removal of the distributing- spout. The hopper 1 is mounted on ball-bearings 21 and is provided with a rack 2 by which it is rotated. The liquid seal around the hopper 1 is shown at 22. The distributing-spout 6 is provided with a flange 5 which rests upon the flange 4 on the hopper 1. The flange 5 is pressed against the flange 4 by the lining 7, which is adjustably secured by bolts 8 and nuts 9 to the hopper cover 3. The latter is secured to the hopper by bolts and nuts. A U-shaped hopper 18, shown in plan in Fig. 2, is provided with rollers 17 to run on rails 16, and is recessed in order to clear the rod 12 of the charging-bell 11 when it is run into position over the charging-mouth 10. The bell 11 is raised and lowered by a piston 13 working in an hydraulic cylinder 14, which is mounted upon a truck 15 on rails 16. When it is desired to remove the distributing spout 6, the bolts securing the cover 3 to the hopper 1 are removed and the cover 3 and lining 7 are lifted by the bell 11 to the position shown and then swung aside on the truck 15 as shown. The distributing-spout, which has a hole 19 at the position of its centre gravity, is then lifted by means of a chain provided with a hook to engage with the hole 19.
Patent GB-190507654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Certain Kinds of Bridle Bits.
Inventor: BEARD FRANCIS JAMES
Filed: 1905-04-11
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 7654. Beard, F. J., [trading as Brodhurst & Co., V.]. April 11. Bits.-The side bars of a polo or hunting bit are formed of two or more castings 1, 2, of nickel or other non-rusting metal, which are soldered together after the narrowed part 4 has been passed through the eye of the mouthpiece 5. The castings are made with a longitudinal hole 8, into which is fitted a steel or iron bar 10 having at its bottom end an eye 6, through which passes the rein ring 7.
Patent GB-190509421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jackets or Casings for Water Heaters.
Inventor: RUUD EDWIN
Filed: 1905-05-04
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 9421. Ruud, E. May 4. Heating water. - A casing for water - heaters is provided with doors which are held closed in a yielding manner so that they may open automatically to relieve undue pressure in the casing. Front and back portions of the casing are bolted together, as shown in Fig. 2, and provided with a top 3 and base pan 4. Two doors 5 are preferably arranged in the upper part of the heater, and are normally held closed by springs 7. A pair of doors 8 may also be fitted in the lower part of the casing, and may be held closed by a single spring 9 removably hooked to a lug on each door. The doors may be mounted and provided with weighted levers to remain open instead of closing automatically. The doors also afford access for inspection or cleaning purposes.
Patent GB-190512331-A (GB)
Filed: 1905-06-14
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 12,331. Fletcher, Russell, & Co., Neil, A., and Neil, W. R. June 14. Flame deflectors.-The hinged grids c, c<1> of a grilling and boiling stove are raised or depressed relatively to the burner d, and independently of each other, by lugs g, g<1> on tubular rods e, f rotated by finger-pieces, so that one or more burners may be used for grilling while the remainder are used for boiling. Fig. 4 shows all the grids raised for grilling. A third and more pairs of grids may be operated similarly by concentric tubes passing through the tubes e, f, which may be fitted inside the bar carrying the burners d and the grids.
Patent GB-190517470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: WOOD HORATIO GATES
Filed: 1905-08-29
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 17,470. Wood, H. G., and Burlingham, H. Aug. 29. Elastic-fluid turbines.-A compound elastic-fluid turbine, with reheaters between the high and low pressure sections and with a fluidrelay governing- device, is shown in Figs. 2 and 7. The turbine has central inlets 62 which direct the steam on to a knife-edged partition 40. This divides the steam into two portions passing right and left on to a ring of blades 33 which direct the steam on to a ring of closerset blades 32. The steam then passes through channels 54 adjacent to reheating - chambers 55 and through a ring of blades 44 which direct the steam on to another inclined ring of blades 45. The blades 32, Fig. 13, have T-shaped projections 34 which engage in corresponding recesses in disks 27 and rings 37, bolted together to form the rotor. The blades 33 are wedge-shaped, and the same securing-means are used for all the blades. The governor consists of centrifugal weights 82, Fig. 7, connected to bell-crank arms 80, linked to a sliding disk 78. The disk as it moves in response to the governor is adapted to engage arms 77 on a shaft 74, connected by a crank arm and rod to a slide valve 70. The arrangement of the governor shaft and valve-actuating arms may be varied. There are three sets of valve-actuating arms, set progressively, and adapted to actuate three valves 70, Fig. 8, controlling the fluidpressure supply to pistons 66 actuating valves 63 which control the passages leading to the three inlet nozzles.
Patent GB-190518876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pumps for Dealing with Impure, Gritty, or Chemical Liquors
Inventor: DUNSMORE MICHAEL CARMICHAEL
Filed: 1905-09-19
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 18,876. Dunsmore, M. C. Sept. 19. Pumps for corrosive and gritty liquids.-The plunger is arranged to work in clean water or other neutral liquid while the pump as a whole is dealing with foul liquid. For this purpose, the pump A, which may be of the usual double-acting type, is removed from the valveboxes B and connected to them by a pipe D having a capacity of several times the displacement of the piston. The surging of the liquids causes some of the water to mix with the liquid being pumped, and, to prevent the latter from reaching the piston, a little clean water is injected at each stroke by means of the valve C or otherwise. This water may be used to convey flaked graphite or other lubricant to the piston. Where the liquor being pumped is heavier thin the water, the pipe D may have a vertical drop before reaching the valve-boxes. When the liquid pumped has a great affinity for the water or is otherwise of troublesome nature, a float G of greater length than its travel is inserted in the chamber H fitting loosely in order that the injected water may pass into the valve-box. In order that the amount of water necessary to keep the plunger clean may be regulated, a test cock F is provided from which samples of liquid may be drawn, the valve C being regulated accordingly. When the pump is used for sewage, the liquid injected at eich stroke may be a purified effluent. All parts which come in contact with the corrosive liquids are lined with earthenware, wood, or other resistant substances.
Patent GB-190519368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brush Holders for Dynamo Electric Machinery.
Inventor: MAWDSLEY JOHN HERBERT ST HILL
Filed: 1905-09-25
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 19,368. Mawdsley, J. H. St. H. Sept. 25. Brush-holders.-Relates to improvements on the type of brush-holder described in Specification No. 2098, A.D. 1905, and consists in placing between the brush 3 and brush arm 2 an imperforated copper cap 4, which is tightly gripped by a movable jaw 5, held in place by a screw 8, and in forming the bearing-arm 1 with an extension having two shoulders 15, 14 on which the end 13 of the screw 11 is adapted to rest to prevent the cap 4 and brush arm 2 from coming in contact with the commutator when the brush wears away, and to facilitate the removal and insertion of the brushes. The screws 8, 11 are threaded through cross-pieces 10, 12 mounted in the stampings of the brush arm 2. A conducting- spring 6 is held between the jaw 5 and the shoulder 9 of the screw 8.
Patent GB-190519788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swings for Recreation and like Purposes.
Inventor: FRYER JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1905-09-30
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 19,788. Fryer, J. H. Sept. 30. Swings.-The seat b is suspended from the top bar a of the frame A by rods b<1>, upon which slide sleeves c<2>, connected by rods C to a fixed point c. The swing is set in motion by the rider exerting force alternately upwards and downwards upon a bar c<1> connecting the rods C.
Patent GB-190522549-A (GB)
Title: An Indoor Amusement Apparatus.
Inventor: KINGSTON ARTHUR JAMES
Filed: 1905-11-04
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 22,549. Kingston, A. J. Nov. 4. Railways for recreation; toboganning. - An indoor amusement apparatus consists of a carriage A, Figs. 2 and 3, somewhat like a toboggan, provided with a box F on its under surface, which is adapted to embrace a pole F<1>, Fig. 4, of square section, formed with a cross-bar H at its lower end. The carriage A is supported on a wheel D mounted in brackets B, and a seat E and an inclined back-rest are attached to the carriage. The carriage is arranged on the track F<1> in such a manner that, as the end H<1> of the track is raised, the carriage is prevented from sliding by means of a catch G' which engages a catch on the carriage A. The end H is suitably supported, and the person who enters the carriage leans forward until he desires to start. He then leans back, and thereby causes the carriage to turn about the roller D, releasing it from the catches, so that it slides down on the roller D. By leaning forward, the motion can be retarded.
Patent GB-190523180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Operating Mechanism of Friction Clutches
Inventor: PARSONS HARRY
Filed: 1905-11-11
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 23,180. Parsons, H. Nov. 11. Brakes.-Relates to friction-clutch operating- mechanism applicable to motor cars and boats, arranged to prevent end thrust and to brake the driven part on unclutching. The fly-wheel A on the driving-shaft B carries a cone part a with which a similar part c is normally engaged by a spring f resting against a bearing e<1>. Projections c' on the cone c pass through slots in a sleeve d resting against a bearing e, and are secured to the driven part g. Two forked bars i, i<1> are pivoted on opposite sides of the fulcrum of a lever m and upon the central part c' of the cone c. They are provided with cam-surfaces k, k<1>, so that, when the lever m is operated, the bars i, i<1> are moved in opposite directions, and, bearing on the sleeve d, press the cone c out of engagement, and at the same time check its rotation by acting as a brake. Instead of the forked levers, rotatable cams on the part c' may be used.
Patent GB-190524012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Reciprocating Engines suitable for Road Vehicles and other purposes.
Inventor: IHLEE FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1905-11-21
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 24,012. Ihlee, F. C. Nov. 21. Driving-gear; eccentrics.-The eccentrics of the eccentric driving-gear are provided with two or more straps h, h<1> held in position by collars o and side rings. To each strap are attached one or more pistons/, f<1>. The ball bearings have continuous ball races m, n.
Patent GB-190601837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Grate Bars for Furnaces and the like.
Inventor: VIRGILI FELICISSIMO
Filed: 1906-01-24
Granted: 1907-03-23
Abstract: 1837. Virgili, F. Jan. 24. Drawings to Specification. Superheaters, steam.-A furnace grate, which is stated to be applicable to steam boilers, lime kilns, bakers' ovens, and the like, is formed of bars with transverse holes surrounded by flanges or ribs to constitute, when the bars are placed in position, air passages or conduits, or to be capable of receiving a circulating-pipe for steam, gases, or liquids to be heated or superheated.
Patent GB-190603436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ball Bearings.
Inventor: RIEBE AUGUST
Filed: 1906-02-12
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 3436. Riebe, A. Feb. 12. Ball bearings.- An elastic cage for double-grooved ball bearings consists of two rings e, f, provided with openings h to receive the balls, and connected together by cramps k. Pressure of the balls causes the rings e, f to separate slightly, and to increase this effect recesses i are made in the edges of. the openings k.
Patent GB-190603887-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use on Lasting Machines for Slitting the Edge of the Upper preparatory to its being Gripped and Folded Over by the Lasting Pincers.
Filed: 1906-02-16
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 3887. Maschinenfabrik Moenus Akt.- Ges. Feb. 16, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lasting ; slitting.-In a lasting-machine, means are provided for slitting the edge of the upper preparatory to its being gripped and folded over by the lasting-pincers. A knife a is mounted in a bracket b attached to the arm c which carries the pincers d. The knife is carried by a clamp e and a slotted guide f, and is advanced into its oparative position by a cam-stop h operated by a lever i, and is withdrawn by a spring k. The knife, together with its clamp and guide, can be rotated into any desired position, and locked by a spring bolt l engaging notches in the hub of the guide f.
Patent GB-190608555-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Apparatus for Spraying Water as applied to the Moistening of the Working Places in Mines.
Inventor: COLLIER WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-04-10
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 8555. Collier, W. April 10. Spray-producers, especially for laying dust in mines. A nozzle A is supplied with high-pressure water, which passes through apertures E and impinges on a large number of vanes or fan blades radially mounted on a spindle B in a plane at rightangles to the direction of the jets and placed so close as to overlap. The vanes F are secured to a sleeve G, which is retained by nuts H, h or the like. The apertures E taper slightly towards the outer orifice, and, according to the Provisional Specification, are about one-tenth of an inch in diameter. The nozzle A is formed with a screwed part S whereby it may be connected to a water-main laid in the mine. Preferably, the nozzle is situated in the middle of an air current and is connected with the main by a short flexible pipe.
Patent GB-190610055-A (GB)
Title: Improved Centrifugal Separator for Separating Sand whether Dry, Wet, or Damp, from Gravel, also for Screening Ashes, Clinker, Ores or any other Granular Material.
Inventor: COLLIER WILLIAM HOMAN
Filed: 1906-04-30
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 10,055. Collier, W. H. April 30. Sifting granular materials.-Wet or dry sand, ashes, clinker, ores, or other granular materials are sifted in an apparatus similar to a hydro - extractor, consisting of a conical basket e of perforated steel or the like rotating at from 250 to 500 revolutions per minute. The fine materials pass through into a fixed cylinder or cone f, and the coarse are thrown over the ed.<g> e of the basket. Specification No. 6328, A.D. 1892, is referred to.
Patent GB-190612686-A (GB)
Title: Electro-magnetic Friction Clutch Reversing Gear.
Inventor: SPENCE WILFRID L
Filed: 1906-05-31
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 12,686. Spence, W. L. May 31. Reversing-gearing.-Relates to a reversing-gear consisting of three toothed wheels only in combination with electromagnetically - operated friction clutches specially adapted for electricallydriven planing-machines. A pinion P fast on the motor shaft M meshes constantly with an internally-toothed ring I for the cutting stroke and with a spur pinion E for a quick return. The elements I, E, both normally loose on a driven shaft D, may be brought singly into driving relation therewith by means of electromagnetic friction clutches C', C, respectively. By using a two-speed motor, the gear may be adapted to machines for cutting in both directions. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act. 1902, to Specifications No. 1246, A.D. 1872, and No. 20,463, A.D. 1901.]
Patent GB-190613364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Rests or Stands for Bicycles
Inventor: CLARK ALFRED
Filed: 1906-06-11
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 13,364. Clark, A. June 11. Supports for bicycles. A lever 6, mounted at 7 upon a frame 1 supported below the crankaxle bracket, passes through a slot 5 to engage a slide 4 carrying pivoted legs 9 which are arranged within the slots, or between the pins 13, of a cross-piece 12 upon a pivoted quadrant 11, so that, by operating the lever by means of a wire or cord 8, the legs are depressed and simultaneously spread out as shown in broken lines, the swivelling of the quadrant allowing the legs to be adjusted to sloping ground as is illustrated in Fig. 2. To hold the quadrant in any position, a spring-pressed plunger 15 engages serrations upon its front face. A spring 10 holds the parts in normal position. In a modification, in lieu of slotting the frame 1, the lever 6 is forked to pass round the sides of the frame to carry a block to which the legs are pivoted, the part 11 being held in any adjusted position by tightening a conical pivot pin 14. According to the Provisional Specification, the lever 6 is pulled up by hand. and depressed by the foot.
Patent GB-190617834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Cleaning Steam Boilers.
Inventor: HENNINGSEN PETER
Filed: 1906-08-08
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 17,834. Henningsen, P. Aug. 8. Flues, cleaning.-The exterior of the boiler b is cleaned by brushes o slidingly mounted on the feed-water tubes d arranged in the side flues. Each brush is in two parts pivoted at m to the carriage i, the guiding collars h of which slide on, and simultaneously clean, the exteriors of the tubes d. The carriages are reciprocated by rods r, the pivotal mounting m causing one or other part of the brush to make close contact with the boiler shell.
Patent GB-190622570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Return Steam Traps or Boiler Feeders.
Inventor: HALLAS JOHN
Filed: 1906-10-12
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 22,570. Hallas, J. Oct. 12. Feed water, supplying.-Relates to return traps of the type comprising a main and a supplementary chamber each containing a float, that in the latter operating through a shaft the steam inlet and exhaust valves, and consists in the arrangement of the shaft, in adjustably connecting the valveoperating levers thereto, and in the roller cradle for obtaining complete and rapid reversals. The main chamber a contains a float a' which on rising shuts a valve a<11> at the base of the secondary chamber b, the float b<1> in which is adjustably connected to a shaft e extending completely through the trap. The steam inlet and exhaust valves c, d are operated from this shaft through adjustable levers and links, for example in the case of the valve c through the rat-trap fastening f, lever g, link g', and pivoted arm h. At one end of the shaft e is secured the counterbalancing arm i and the cradle j, bent up at j<11>, and containing a rolling weight j<1>. In operation, the float a' is first raised by the inflow of water, thus closing the valve a<11>. When the main chamber is full, the water overflows into the compartment b, siphon pipes r assisting, until the rise of the float b<1> operates the shaft and valves to cut off the exhaust and admit steam to discharge the water from the main chamber. When the latter is empty, the float a<1> allows the water in the chamber b to be also discharged, whereupon the float b<1> falls and the shaft e is rotated and reverses the valves.
Patent GB-190625283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Apparatus for Electrically Igniting Miners' Safety Lamps in Mines.
Inventor: ACKROYD WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-11-09
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 25,283. Ackroyd, W., Best, W., Best, A E., and Best, R. O. Nov. 9. Miners' safety lamps.-Relates to improvements on the apparatus described in Specification No. 10,389, A.D. 1903, for electrically igniting lamps in the mine without risk of explosion due to sparks. Firmly fixed to the top of the box 1 containing the electric apparatus is a cylinder 5 having a lateral opening 6, and revolubly mounted thereon, guided by the ring 10, is a cap 7 provided with a similar lateral opening 8. When a lamp fitted with electric ignition apparatus is to be ignited, the cap 7 is turned until the apertures 6, 8 coincide, and the lamp is placed in the cylinder 5 so that the contacts 14, 15 engage the opposite terminals of the lamp, completing the secondary circuit thereto. By means of the handles 11, the cap 7 is rotated to close the opening 6 and make the inner cylinder 5 flame-tight, until the spring pin or stop 12 engages with the hole 13<x>. A spring plunger 20 in the cap 7 is then brought over, and automatically operates a switch 18, which is so placed that it can only be operated when the aperture in the inner cylinder is perfectly closed. The primary circuit is thereby completed, causing a secondary current to pass to the terminals of the lamp and ignite the wick, the ignition being witnessed through an eyepiece 22. Upon turning the cap 7 back to the position shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the primary' circuit is first broken, causing the secondary current to cease prior to the removal of the lamp. The top of the cylinder 5 may be provided with a gauze-covered tube containing a backpressure valve through which the gases may escape in the event of an explosion taking place within the cylinder.
Patent GB-190625973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waterproof Foot Wear.
Inventor: KELLY JOHN AARRON
Filed: 1906-11-16
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 25,973. Kelly, J. A. Nov. 16. Waterproofing. - The class of footwear known as " turn-s h o e s " is rendered moistureproof by the use of waterproof material covering one side and the edge of the sole, and the seam between the sole and upper, the seam and channelled part of the sole being thus protected so as to prevent deterioration of the stitches. The sole and the upper are lasted as usual, and two pieces of waterproof material C, C', Fig. 1, are attached, preferably by the stitches D which secure the upper B to the sole A. The waterproof material is then folded over the sole to cover the channel a, and the boot is taken off the last and turned. The folded portions C, C<1> may, instead of covering the whole surface of the sole, take the form of strips and terminate at or near the channel a ; or the material may consist of one piece of fabric only.