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Patent GB-190427324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines.
Inventor: COOPER ALFRED JOPLING
Filed: 1904-12-15
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 27,324. Cooper, A. J. Dec. 15. Impact-wheels.-The drum a is mounted upon a abaft i running in bearings j, Fig. 1, and has upon its periphery vanes or blades b which project from it at an angle less-preferably considerably lessthan a right-angle, Fig. 2. An important feature is the curvature of the blades b, which form the conduits c, both in an axial and a circumferential direction. The conduits and blades are very shallow at the centre of the drum, and increase in depth towards the ends as shown in Fig. 1. Two tangential entrance nozzles p are fitted, one at the top and the other at the bottom of the drum o, and exhaust passages q are provided at each end as shown. Inlet orifices p may be provided on each side of the centre, instead of one orifice at the centre. The end chambers r may be connected to a condenser or with a second turbine, and instead of the arrangement shown steam may be admitted at the ends, exhausted towards the centre into an inner set of conduits, and discharged at the ends r. Instead of duplicate sets of blades, a single set may be employed.
Patent GB-190427439-A (GB)
Title: Process for Tinting Designs on Show Cards, Fabrics, Wood, and the like
Inventor: RIORDAN SYLVESTER JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-12-16
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 27,439. Riordan, S. J. Dec. 16. Pigments.-A mixture of dry colour and French chalk is used for tinting by rubbing by means of chamois leather round the edge of a stencil.
Patent GB-190501869-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Gas Lighting and Extinguishing Apparatus.
Inventor: VASS DAVID
Filed: 1905-01-31
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 1869. Vass, D. Jan. 31. Valves controlled from a distance.-The gassupply passage is normally closed by a liquid seal, but is uncovered on increase of the pressure in the mains. In one form of apparatus, a bend C, Fig. 1, in the gas pipe A, B is normally filled with liquid, which is forced, when the gas pressure is increased, down one branch of a U-tube D connected with a reservoir E provided with a venting-cap G. In a modification, passages C, Fig. 3, communicating between. the enlarged end B<1> of the gas-exit pipe B and a fixed bell D<1> surrounding the gas-inlet, pipe A are normally closed by liquid, which is forced downwards into an outer vessel E<1> on increase of the gas pressure. Reference is made to Specification No. 8072, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment. Class Lamps &c.].
Patent GB-190504406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Acting Mules and Twiners.
Filed: 1905-03-03
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 4406. Hetherington & Sons, J., and Moss, F. March 3. Mules and twiners.-The spindles may be driven at either of two speeds from a rim shaft driven at a constant speed while spinning is proceeding. The slow speed is given by the grooved pulley 10 secured to the loose portion 9 of a roller or like clutch, the other part 8 of which is fixed on the rim shaft 1, driven in this case through the pulley 3. The fast speed is given by the grooved pulley 12 secured to a loose sleeve 4 on the rim shaft, the sleeve being driven through the pulley 5, which is formed with one part 6 of the backing-off friction cone, and is narrower than the pulley 3 so that a portion of the driving-belt always remains on this pulley. At the fast speed, the grooved pulley 10 overruns its clutch.
Patent GB-190506083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Transmitting Cash or the like from One Part of a Building to Another.
Inventor: BRELSFORD ROWLAND
Filed: 1905-03-22
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 6083. Brelsford, R. March 22. Rope railways. - For transferring cash &c. from one part of a building to another, a wire track f is employed passing, at the corners, u n d e r curved plates g having upstanding ridges g<1> and downwardly - projecting a n d tapering flanges g<2>. The carriage a, which has laterally-displaceable running wheels b, b<1>, is provided with a wheel d underneath, carried in vertically-sliding bearings which are pressed upwards by a spring d', so that, when turning a corner, the carriage can mount the ridge g', and the wheel d coming in contact with the flanges g<2> keeps the carriage steady. The track is supported or suspended by arms, wires, &c.
Patent GB-190507347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sliver Cans.
Inventor: BRAIME THOMAS FLETCHER
Filed: 1905-04-07
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 7347. Braime, T. F., and Braime, J. H. April 7. Metal. sheet, beading, moulding, and curling edges of; making apparatus for spinning yarns &c.- The bottom of a sliver can and the protector for the upper edge thereof, are made of seamless metal while the body part of the can is made of sheet metal, papier mÔchÚ or the like. Preferably a sheet of metal is stamped out in the form shown in Fig. 2, and cut into three portions f, h, o, the edges of the portion f being curled into beads g, d. After the portion h has been placed in position, its edge is curled over the bead g and interlocked. The body l of the can takes into the gap formed between the two rings f, h, and is fastened by rivets &c. The remaining portion o, having an undulating surface p, is placed in the bottom of the can and fixed by means of a ring q with an inner flange r, a hoop s, and rivets u. In a modification, the beading of the protector is turned inwards with a consequent slight modification of structure. The portions f, h, o may, if desired, be made separately or either f or hand o may be formed from one stamping.
Patent GB-190511365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Printing Frames.
Inventor: GRUBB WALTER CHARLES
Filed: 1905-05-31
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 11,365. Grubb, W. C., and Nixon, A., [trading as Camera Construction Co.]. May 31. Printing.-In order to accommodate negatives of different sizes and thicknesses, photographic printing-frames are formed with sliding pieces T, attached to the front of the frame by clips C, the negative being held by the rabbeted or champfered edges L of the pieces T. In a modification, one piece T is fixed and forms the end of the frame.
Patent GB-190511573-A (GB)
Title: Window Attachment for Room Ventilation without Draught.
Inventor: GREEN CHARLES ROBERT
Filed: 1905-06-02
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 11,573. Green, C. R. June 2. Window appliances.-Consists of a false head H attached to blocks B screwed to the head of the window - frame. When the upper sash is lowered, air enters above this false head and is deflected upwards by a front fillet F extending the width of the window and either fixed rigidly in place or hinged to the false head H so that it may be closed in flush with the windowframe if the window is fitted with shutters. Further, to prevent draught, the false head is provided with a pendent fillet P butting against the sash, which also serves to prevent the sash from being pulled down too low. A slotted slide S, is provided at each end of the fillet to adapt the latter to the width of the window. The front fillet F may be extended to form a valance board or cornice for curtains.
Patent GB-190511705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1905-06-03
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 11,705. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. June 3. Globe holders.- The globe of an electric arc lamp, using flaming electrodes, is held against a plate 84 by means of hooks 91 mounted on a ring 92 and engaging toothed members 82. A gasket or washer 93 is interposed to secure a tight joint.
Patent GB-190515775-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Friction Clutch or Coupling.
Inventor: KENDE THEODOR
Filed: 1905-08-01
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 15,775. Kende, T. Aug. 1. Clutches.-Relates to expanding-coil friction clutches. Within the driving-member 3 secured, to the shaft 1, is a spring coil 5, the ends of which are secured to disks 8, 9, through slots in which passes a lug 10 secured to the driven part 4 keyed to the shaft 2. Springs 18 are secured to the disk 8 and to a lug 19 on the disk 9, passing through a slot in the disk 8. A loose cone 13 is pressed outwards by hand into contact with a cone 14 on the rotating member 3, so that the lug 15, which is formed on the cone 13, and passes through slots in the disks 8, 9, presses, on rotation, in one direction against the surface w on the disk 8, thus rotating one end of the coil 5. The disk 9, and thus the other end of the coil, is prevented from moving by its surface y abutting against the lug 10. The coil 5 is thereby expanded against the member 3, the lug 10 conveying the rotation to the part 4. In the other direction of rotation, the coil end carried by the disk 9 is similarly unwound.
Patent GB-190516014-A (GB)
Title: Means of Escape from Sunken Submarine and similar Boats.
Inventor: CABLE FRANK TAYLOR
Filed: 1905-08-04
Granted: 1906-08-04
Abstract: 16,014. Cable, F. T., and Spear, L. Y. Aug. 6, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Fastenings.- Hatches 6 are provided in the deck of a submarine vessel, and each is closed by a cover 7, having a spring 9, which tends to keep it open but is only strong enough t o overcome its weight. When accidentally s u b - merged, the cover is opened by the shaft 13 from the adjacent compartments. This shaft operates, through a crank 12, the rod 11, which is attached to the coaming by the link 16. A pin 20 is arranged to engage, during the operation of unfastening the cover, the handle 19 of a cock 18 so that the pressure is equalized on each side of the cover, which opens under the force of the spring 9.
Patent GB-190516726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Waterproofing of Soft Felt Hats.
Inventor: MAUREL JOSEPH PIERRE LOUIS
Filed: 1905-08-17
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 16,726. Maurel, J. P. L. March 8, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Waterproof hats; felt hats.-Soft felt hats are rendered waterproof by impregnating them in a bath of 12 litres of water and 1 litre of a mixture of (1) a solution of 2 litres of water and 1 kilo of alum, and (2) a solution of 3 litres of water and 1À7 kilos of lead acetate. The hats are afterwards dried in the open air or in a stove.
Patent GB-190518173-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Effecting Multiple Control of Apparatus at a Distance by Means of Sound.
Inventor: GARDNER JOHN
Filed: 1905-09-08
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 18,173. Gardner, J. Sept. 8. Sound, controlling and actuating apparatus by.- Relates to a method of and means for effecting and controlling a plurality of motions at a distance by means of sounds and applicable to locomotive torpedoes. Figs. 1 and 2 show the sound-receiving device in side elevation and plan. A tuning-fork A vibrates when the desired sound of a bell or'the like from the transmitting-station reaches it, and completes the circuit at the point D and energizes a magnet B in circuit with a battery 1, thus causing a rod G secured to the electro-magnets B. B<1> to move to the right as described in Specification No. 20,496, A.D. 1904. This movement to the right is dependent upon the ratio between the time periods for which the fork vibrates and responds, and the periods for which it is silent. By predetermined periods of sound and silence at the transmitting- station, the rod G can be moved so that one of its contacts K slides upon a contact K<1> and closes a local circuit including a battery 2 and may thus operate mechanism to start the motor of the torpedo. By increasing the sound-transmitting periods, the rod G is moved so that another contact L slides upon any one of contacts L<1>, L<2>, L<3>, in parallel with a battery 3 and each forming a separate local circuit. Thus the circuit in which contact L<1> is included includes mechanism for turning the torpedo rudder to starboard, the circuit L<2> for turning the rudder to port, and the circuit L<3> for exploding the charge. In a modification, two or more tuning-forks in electric series with each other are used, so that the circuit is only closed when the appropriate sounds cause both forks to vibrate simultaneously. In another modification, a separate sound-responsive device is used to effect each of the desired operations, with or - without the mechanism described in the abovementioned Specification. Fig. 6 shows a last modification for controlling a plurality of motions with a single sound-responsive device. The tuning- fork A intermittently energizes the magnet B as before, and, by means of a spring-controlled armature M, pawl N, and ratchet-wheel O, an arm P is caused to slide over contacts P', P<3>, P<3> to operate the several devices.
Patent GB-190520062-A (GB)
Title: Safety Seat for Cabs and other Passenger Vehicles.
Inventor: ROSE-SOLEY JOHN FISHER
Filed: 1905-10-04
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 20,062. Soley, J. F. Rose-. Oct. 4. Straps and bands.-A device for preventing the passengers or drivers of cabs, carriages, omnibuses, railway carriages, motor-cars, or other vehicles from being thrown forwards in the event of a collision or similar accident, comprises bands e of india-rubber, leather, rope, combined india - rubber and fabric, or other material, either solid or inflated, which are attached at one end to spring drums d, d' of metal or other material mounted on an arm a, which is attached to the back of the seat c and may be hinged at b. The other ends of the bands e are provided with hooks f, which may be connected to eyes g on the sides of the vehicle. In a modification, the bands may be connected to a spring-controlled arm h, Fig. 3, and the rubber, pneumatic, or other spring buffers i at the sides of the vehicle. The spring drums may be dispensed with, eyes being provided on the arm, and the bands being arranged to be detachable at one or both ends. In singleseated vehicles, the arm is dispensed with, while, in vehicles having more than two seats, other arms and bands may be added as desired.
Patent GB-190522426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Wharves or Landing Stages
Inventor: JANSSENS ANTOINE MARIE PIERRE
Filed: 1905-11-02
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 22,426. Janssens, A. M. P. Nov. 26, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Wharfs; landing-stages.-A caisson or float A is mounted on an inclined railway, the rails B being of U-sbaped section. The stage moves along the incline as the tide rises or falls without the aid of auxiliary means, such as balancing-weights. Steps between the track provide access at all states of the tide.
Patent GB-190604337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pneumatic Tyres for Motor Cars and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: COX ROWLAND WILTON
Filed: 1906-02-22
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 4337. Cox, R. W. Feb. 22. Tyres, pneumatic. - A detachable tread for the tyres of motor-cars and other vehicles is formed of a strip or strips e of leather, rubber, canvas, or other material forming a continuous band, attached to a similar flap a by rivets f. This flap a is attached by sewing or riveting to the composite tyre, consisting of inner tube b and outer cover c, the attachment of the flap to the tyre being away from the edges of the flap. The tread may be rendered non-skidding by means of studs g. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act 1902, to Specification No. 19,947, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190605278-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Preventing the Slipping of Motor Car and like Wheels.
Inventor: FRANCIS HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1906-04-03
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 5278. Francis, H. E. April 3. Slipping, preventing, attachments to wheels s for.- Motor-car and like wheels are provided with one or more s p r i n g-controlled pins carried by brackets on the spokes or rims and adapted to engage with the ground. The spring-controlled pin c, which may pass through the rim d or extend down the side thereof, is secured by a split-pin a' within a tube a<2> carried between the arms a' of a bracket provided with attachment lugs a<5>.
Patent GB-190607877-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Automatic Opening and Closing of Pipes, Valves and the like
Inventor: JACOBI CARL HUGO
Filed: 1906-04-02
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 7877. Jacobi, C. H. April 2. Actuating valves. - Relates to apparatus for automatically opening and closing valves in pipes at fixed intervals. The valve 41, Fig. 8, is operated by means of a lever'39 which is pivoted at 42 and is engaged by a pin 37 on a disk 36. The spindle of the disk 36 is geared by wheels 35, 34 to a spindle carrying a disk 2, Fig. 1, which, when a pin 19 is released, is rotated by clock-work mechanism to operate the valve. The main shaft 3, Fig. 1, of the aforesaid clock-work mechanism is fitted with a drum which is moved with the shaft by means of a slotted arm 4 thereon engaging a pin 5 on the drum, the slot, however, allowing the drum to be moved in advance of the clock-work by means of the ratchet mechanism 27, 28. The drum is provided with a series of holes 6, Fig. 7, spaced according to the intervals required between successive operations of the valve. When the drum is rotating, a stop pin 9, Figs. 1 and 7, on a lever 8 rides against the surface of the drum between the holes 6. The drum is rotated until the pin 9 drops into engagement with one of the holes 6. This action, by means of an attachment 12 having a pin-and slot connexion, as shown, with a catch-lever 15, withdraws the catch-lever out of engagement with the pin 19 on the disk 2. The disk is rotated in the direction of the arrow, and the pin 19, acting on a lever arm 23, thereby effects the withdrawal of the stop pin 9 by means of the link connexion 11 ; at the same time a pin 22 on the reverse side of the disk 2 operates a lever 25 which, through the link 26, actuates the ratchet device 27, 28 and rotates the drum in advance of the clock-work so that the stop pin 9 may engage the surface of the drum in front of the next hole 6. After the withdrawal of the catch-lever 15 from the pin 19, the lever 15 is returned to its initial position, as shown, and is locked in position by the nose 18 of a spring-actuated locking-catch 181. Simultaneously with the operation of the ratchet a catch 30, by the connexion 29, is caused to engage one of the elongated holes of a second series 7, Fig 7. When the pin 22 on the operating disk leaves the lever 25 the spring 31 causes the withdrawal of the catch 30 and returns the whole stopping - mechanism to the positions shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190609812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Station Indicators.
Inventor: SUESSMITT PAUL
Filed: 1906-04-27
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 9812. S³ssmitt, P., arid Huld, A. April 27. Indicators, station, stopping-place, and like.- Tapes 9, each bearing an alphabet, are attached to rollers 5, 6 loosely mounted on shafts 3, 4, each roller 5 being provided with a ratchet-wheel 7 and each roller 6 attached to the shaft 4 by means of a spjral spring 8. When a wire 27 connected to a chain 23 is pulled, a lever 21 moves a ratchetwheel 19 by means of a pawl 20, thus winding on a roller 17 a band 16, the otherend of which is attached to the boss 14 of a pawl 13 mounted upon a shaft 15, and so moving the pawl along the shaft in opposition to a spring 34, until the pawl 13 is just over one of the ratchet-wheels 7. When a wire 28 connected to a chain 25 is pulled, a lever 24 turns the shaft 15 and causes the pawl 13 to drive the ratchet-wheel 7 through one tooth space, and moves forward the corresponding band 9 one letter. When a wire 29 connected to a chain 26 is pulled, a shaft 11 and a detent 12 upon it are rotated through a lever 31, thus allowing the spring 8 to wind the tape 9 back upon the roller 6, and at the same time a hook 32 is withdrawn from the ratchet-wheel 19 by levers 11, 33, so that -the spring 34 unwinds the band 16 from the roller 17. The wires 27, 28, 29 are pulled by means of eccentric disks 36, 37, 38 loosely pivoted in bearings 39, 40, 41. The disks are normally held out of engagement with the axle 42 of the wheel by means of stops 46, 47, 48, which engage slots 49, 50, 51 in pins 52, 53, 54. These pins carry at their free ends pivoted arms 55, 56, 57, which are prevented from rotating in one direction by stops 58, 59, 60. Stops a, b, c on the permanent way. have one surface inclined and the other vertical. When one of the arms 55, 56, 57 meets the inclined side of a stop, the arm is rotated without actuating the corresponding pin, but when it meets the vertical side of a stop the pin is actuated, and brings the corresponding disk 37 into contact with the axle 42, so that the wire 28 is pulled. Instead of the eccentric disks 36, 37, 38, other mechanism may be used.
Patent GB-190611726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Unhairing Fleshing and otherwise Treating or Preparing Skins or Hides
Inventor: ROOD JOHN
Filed: 1906-05-19
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 11,726. Rood, J., and Perkins, F. J. May 24, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Hides and skins, raw, treating.-In a machine for unhairing, fleshing, and otherwise treating hides, the bed roll is mounted between swing levers J,and is moved into and out of its operative position by means of connecting rods, attached to cranks on the shaft 7. These are put in action by means of a foot-lever 13, which on being depressed draws the clutch hub 16 to the right, lifts the clutch lever 17, and clutches the spur-wheel 9 to the continuously rotating shaft 1. This spur-wheel engages with the spur-wheel 8 on the crank-shaft 7, on which is also a stop disk 115 in which are two slots 12, with which the bent arm 19 in turn engages. The arm 19 is mounted on the shaft 14 and is withdrawn when the foot-lever is depressed, and rests against the disk until the other slot 12 comes opposite it, when the spring 20 draws it into this slot and disengages the clutch 18, The corrugated pinch roll C, mounting in boxes sliding in ways, is pressed downwards by the adjustable springs E, and is continuously driven from the shaft 1 by means of the chain 3. The bed roll H is only driven when it is in the working position. To effect this, it is driven through gearing from the sprocketwheel 211, which is clutched to the shaft 1 by means of a clutch fork 30, thrown into action by means of the dogs 31, 32 acted on by an extension 35 of a crank. As soon as the crank comes into the position shown in Fig. 4, the extension piece comes in contact with the dog 1 and forces the clutch fork 30 over, clutching the sprocket 211 to the continuously rotating shaft 1 and thus starting the roll H. At the same time, the finger 91 is drawn into the slot on the stop disk and the rotation of the crank-shaft is stopped. The roller H therefore continues to rotate until the foot-lever 13 is again depressed, when, the extension piece 35 coming in contact with the dog 32, the sprocket is unclutched and the roll H stopped.
Patent GB-190611939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mechanical Rectifiers for Alternating Currents.
Inventor: SOULIER ALFRED
Filed: 1906-05-22
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 11,939. Soulier, A. Sept. 2, 1905, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Converting alternating and direct currents ; switches.-An apparatus for converting alternating into direct currents, especially for the purpose of charging a battery, is based on the principle of a telephone receiver, and consists of a permanent magnet N S, Fig. 1, having a coil E through which the alternating current flows, a vibratory diaphragm F connected to one side of the circuit demanding rectified current and provided with a platinum or silver contact C, and a similar fixed contact C<1> connected to the other side of the rectified circuit. A screw V is added to adjust the tension of the spring F, and a condenser K to stop sparking. The apparatus is adjusted so that, in working, the contacts C, C<1> meet while the current has the required direction, and come apart as it passes through zero. Preferably, the permanent magnet is replaced by a constantly excited electro-magnet Y Z, Fig. 3, where the coil E is shown connected between adjacent turns of a transformer in the supply circuit, and the rectified-current circuit-terminals p, q across a suitable number of turns of the same transformer. A shunt from the battery s, r excites the electro-magnet Y Z. The time-constant of the coil E is adjusted to allow for lag or lead.