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Patent GB-190427031-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Power Transmission and Variable Speed Gear for Automobiles and the like.
Inventor: KING JOHN BARAGWANATH
Filed: 1904-12-12
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 27,031. King. J. B. Dec. 12. Motor road vehicles. -Relates to change-speed transmission gearing, more especially for automobiles and the like, the object being to provide a gradual change of gear by operating the main shaft through differential gearing from independent engines, the ratio of the speeds of which is varied. The rear-engine shaft A is in line with the fore-engine shaft B, and parallel to them is arranged the main drive shaft C. Fast on the shaft A are the carrier G and the spur-wheel M. The shaft B drives the bevel pinion H, while the wheels L, I, which are fixed to each other, run loosely on the shaft. Two bevel pinions J, K are supported by the carrier G and mesh with the pinions H, I. The wheels L, M gear respectively with wheels 0, N running loosely on the main drive shaft C, to which is rigidly attached the carrier P. This carrier supports two bevel pinions Q, R meshing with two others N<1>, O<1> integral respectively with the wheels N, O. The whole is contained in a gear box F cast in one piece with the crank chambers D, E and the supports W. When the shaft B rotates at three times the speed of the shaft A and in the same direction, the wheels L, M, and consequently the pinions N<1>, O<1>, rotate with the same speed in opposite directions. The carrier P and the shaft C are therefore at rest. Rotation of the shaft C in either direction is obtained by accelerating or retarding one of the shafts A, B. In place of the spur-wheels L, M, N, O, chain and sprocket gearing may be substituted.
Patent GB-190501441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Stoppering Bottles, Jars and other Vessels.
Inventor: TODD ROWLAND DOUGLAS
Filed: 1905-01-25
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 1441. Todd, R. D., and Hazlewood, W. H. Jan. 25. Stoppers for bottles, jars, &c. are formed of an internal conical plug b, Fig. 2, made of metal, glass, earthenware, wood, &c., provided with a washer g of suitable size, which is adapted to slide on the plug b and to be seated on the conical mouth of a bottle c, and a metal cap a, which is in the first place loosely connected to the plug b by turning in three or more lugs formed in the side of the cap, so as to make the lugs embrace a flange b<2> of the plug. The stopper is hermetically closed by placing the cap a so that the lugs pass through spaces e', Fig. 6, formed between flanges e on the bottle neck ; then, by rotation of the cap, the lugs come in contact with the helical edges e<2> of the flanges e, thereby causing the cap a to descend and to force the plug b tightly against the mouth, a further rotation locking the cap in position. The cap a may be secured to the bottle by other means.
Patent GB-190508751-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Controlling the Speed of Explosion Motors
Inventor: GROUVELLE PHILIPPE JULES
Filed: 1905-04-25
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 8751. Grouvelle, P. J., Arquembourg, E. H., and Jovet, L. J., [trading as Soc. Jules Grouvelle et H. Arquembourg]. May 4, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas and like engines, governing in. The supply of explosive mixture is controlled by a valve actuated by a flexible diaphragm H which is open on the 'one side through the piston valve D to the mixture-supply pipe C and on the other side to the atmosphere through the port k. To increase the opening of the valve, the suction side of the diaphragm may be placed in communication with the atmosphere by opening the screw-down valve m and hand-operated valve N, or by uncovering the port controlled by the valve N<1>. The diaphragm is controlled by an adjustable spring J, and may be placed in communication with the vertical supply pipe C, when the outlet is closed by the throttle valve D, through the passage s. The invention is applicable to motor road vehicles. Slight modifications are described.
Patent GB-190514623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cameras adapted for use in Triplex Photography.
Inventor: ABNEY WILLIAM DE WIVELESLIE
Filed: 1905-07-15
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 14,623. Abney, W. de W. July 15. Cameras for three-colour photography. The three images are obtained upon the one surface a<4> by reflecting-mirrors b, b<1>, d, d' for which prisms may be substituted. For the three separate lenses B, C, D, a single tripart lens may be substituted. Compensating-lenses B', D<1> are used to equalize the focal lengths of each pair of lenses B, B<1> and D, D<1> with that of the lens C, or alternatively the lens C may have a compensating-lens for the central image. The adjustable screens e, e prevent too wide a dispersion of rays passing through the lenses B, D.
Patent GB-190515653-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Multiple Pump
Inventor: LIEBENTRITT JOHN FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-07-31
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 15,653. Liebentritt, J. F. July 31. Pistons.-The top part of the piston of a pump is made i n halves sweated together with a ring shrunk round the top, to secure firmly the knuckle-joint 13 of the piston-rod.
Patent GB-190517735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressing and Blocking Machines for Hats.
Inventor: BONE ARTEMUS RALPH
Filed: 1905-09-01
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 17,735. Bone, A. R., Bone, G. W., and Lay, A. Sept. 1. Straw hats; felt hats. - A machine for pressing and blocking straw and other hats is provided with means whereby the crown and brim can be separately pressed. A framework supports two vertical rods d, Fig. 2, on which slides a beam e, carrying the upper block k. The beam e is operated as described in Specification No. 10,015, A.D. 1904, i.e. a counterweight f tends to keep the beam raised ; the depression of a pedal g lowers the beam until a spring bolt (not shown) engages the rod r, by which the beam is held down until the spring bolt is released. The lower block h is mounted on a screwed stem and may be raised or lowered a short distance by turning the handwheel m. The upper block k is hollow and steamheated. A casting n, Fig. 3, slides in a boss on the hlock k and supports a flexible bag o. The use of a screw q, which works in the sliding beam, and a hand-wheel p permits the casting and bag to be raised and lowered, about 3 inches, relatively to the block k. The casting n is open at the bottom as shown in Fig. 3. The bag o, made of indiarubber or the like, is clamped to the casting by a perforated plate s and bolt t. Water or other fluid enters the casting and bag by way of the pipe w; a cock y allows air to escape during the filling of the bag. The machine is operated as follows:-The hat to be blocked is laid in the lower block h ; the pedal g is depressed, thus lowering the beam e with the upper block k. The bag o, filled with liquid, preferably water, is then inside the crown of the hat, while the brim of the hat is lying flat between the upper and lower blocks. To block the crown, the hand-wheel p is rotated, thereby screwing out the screw q and thus forcing the casting n down into the upper block. In this way the rubber bag is compressed into the crown of the hat and any desired pressure attained. The hydraulic pressure in the bag is controlled by the wheel p and does not depend, as usual, upon the pressure in the mains. The brim of the hat is pressed by turning the lower hand-wheel m, thus raising the lower block with any desired pressure against the upper block. The machine is stated to be specially useful for pressing doublebrimmed bats.
Patent GB-190520051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Transmitters for Electric Fire Alarms or other Signals.
Inventor: HAWTHORN HAROLD
Filed: 1905-10-04
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 20,051. Hawthorn, H. Oct. 4. Switches, contacts for. In transmitters for electric fire-alarm and other signals, a spring - pressed brush f makes contact in succession with the soft-metal contact - blocks b embedded in the wooden standard a. The brush f is in the form of a cutting tool or scraper, whereby the contact surfaces are automatically kept clean.
Patent GB-190522881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators and in the Manufacture of the same.
Filed: 1905-11-08
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 22,881. Ecco Works, Ltd., and Cole, A. F. Nov 8. Lubricators.- A lubricator having a spring-controlled cap either side of which can be raised by the nozzle of an oil can, such as is described in Specification No. 1187, A.D. 1903, is made with an annular groove D,into which is forced a spring disk d<1>, having its sides d<2> cut away to accommodate the arms b<2>, b<3> of a perforated slide b<1>. The spring C bears against the slide b<1> and against the disk d'. The cap a<3> is pivoted to the arms b<2>, b<3> by means of a staple a<4>, the ends of which either engage holes in the arms b<2>, b<3> or are perforated to receive the turned in ends of the arms. The lubricator may have a central tube containing a wick formed of rolled wire-gauze to conduct a continuous supply of oil to the outlet.
Patent GB-190601493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Suspension of Vehicles.
Inventor: SAINT-SENOCH PIERRE HAINCQUE D
Filed: 1906-01-19
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 1493. Saint-Senoch, P. H. de. Jan. 30, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Axles.-The axle arm 9, Fig. 2, is connected by a ball-joint to the axle 3. A plate 10 carried by the part 9 bears against a pneumatic cushion 11 enclosed in a casing 12 fixed to the axle. A flange 13 limits the movement of the part 9 relatively to the axle 3. An annular piston and cylinder arranged as shown in Fig. 3 may replace the cushion, or metal springs may be used.
Patent GB-190606039-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Reversing the Gas and Air Valves in Regenerative Furnaces.
Filed: 1906-03-13
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 6039. Steel, Peech, & Tozer, Pursglove, W. T., and Renton, R. March 13. Valves.-The gas and air reversing-valves of regenerative furnaces are simultaneously operated, the apparatus being specially adapted for use in connexion with 'water-sealed drum gas valves and butterfly air valves. The cover B' of the gas valve B is first lifted by the chain G, and is then rotated through the necessary angle by a chain O, attached to the wheel K, which, with the wheels L, M, is mounted on a sleeve on the shaft J. At the same time, the chains P, Q, passing round the wheels L, M, reverse the air valve C ; the valve cover B<2> is then lowered. The chains G, O are attached to quadrants W, V, U operated by cams R, S, T. The cam R is mounted on the power shaft Y, and the cams S, T, which are similar in shape but reversed in position, are driven through the gearing Y<2>, Y<3>. A dial X is provided to indicate the completion of the various stages of the operation.
Patent GB-190609536-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device or Protector for use when Uncorking Bottles.
Inventor: ANDERSON JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1906-04-23
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 9536. Anderson, J. J. April 23. Opening bottles.-Relates to a guard or protector for use in uncorking bottles. The bottle is placed in a flexible receptacle a, preferably provided at its upper end with a ring a<1> of rigid material. Secured to or integral with the receptacle a is a glove b of flexible material, the fingers of which surround, or partly surround, the receptacle. To enable the device to be used with bottles of different heights, the upper end of the receptacle may be provided with a telescopic extension. In the event of a bottle bursting, the receptacle a receives the contents and prevents waste.
Patent GB-190618480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for the Opening, Scutching or like Treatment of Cotton and other Fibrous Materials.
Filed: 1906-08-17
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 18,480. Buckley, W. R., and Taylor, Lang, & Co. Aug. 17. Openers and scutchers.-In Buckley openers &c., means are provided for regulating the air draught through the machine. The outlet a is arranged beyond the vertical centre-line of the beater g, and an additional number of cleaning-bars i are employed which extend from the upper part of the casing b to an outlet a, as shown. A curved plate d hinged to the stripper c deflects the current from the beater a, and also the under-current flowing beneath the plate towards the lower series of cleaning-bars f. The extent of the air draught flowing beneath the plate d is regulated by shutters h. Curved plates k prevent the return of dust, dirt, &c. driven through the cleaning-bars. Shutters m regulate the air inlet to the cylinder casing. To increase the draught, the beater may be fitted with blades or wings r, so that it acts as a fan.
Patent GB-190619626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrically Driven Ring Spinning Machines.
Filed: 1906-09-03
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 19,626. Akt.-Ges. Brown, Boveri, et Cie. Sept. 14, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Driving - arrangements for ring frames. Electrically-driven spinning-machines are driven more slowly at the beginning and towards the end of the formation of the cops. A counting-mechanism driven from the main shaft may be arranged so as to control an apparatus for regulating the speed of the motor after a predetermined number of revolutions. In the arrangements shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the continuous downward movement of the cam shaft P<1> or of the building-motion lever A is caused to introduce a resistance into the circuit of the motor at the beginning and end of the building operation. When the shaft P', Fig. 2, is in its highest position, the resistance W<1> is in the circuit of the motor, and as the shaft falls, the switch S moves so as first to cut out the resistance W<1> and afterwards introduce the resistance W<2>. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the effect of the oscillating and continuously rising motion of the lever A is, after a certain number of oscillations, to cut out the resistance W by engagement of the projection M with the lever h<1> and, after a further number of oscillations, to reintroduce this resistance by engagement with the lever h<2>. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the movement of the switch S is caused to bring into operation one or other of two circuits W<1>, W<2>, whereby a core is moved from the position shown in full lines to that shown in dotted lines, or vice versa, by which means the brushes B are rotated and the strength of the current regulated.
Patent GB-190620639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Removing Metallic Cylinders from Mandrels on which they are Electrodeposited.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
Filed: 1906-09-17
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 20,639. Coles, S. O. Cowper- Sept. 17. Making cylinders.-To remove metallic cylinders from the mandrels on which they have been electro-deposited, the mandrel is first coated with sulphide of silver or copper ; after the copper or other metal has been deposited, the mandrel is mounted in a lathe and a roller of the full length of the deposited cylinder is then applied under gradually increasing pressure, stretching the deposited metal so that it can be easily removed. The roller is preferably of small diameter so as to adjust itself to any variations in the diameter of the cylinder. Pressure is conveniently applied to the roller by a series of rollers pressed forward by means of springs the tension of which is adjustable. According to the Provisional Specification, the mandrel is preferably made of steel coated with copper, which is polished and silvered. A coating of sulphide is then formed by treating the deposit with ammonium or potassium sulphide. Specifications No. 21,974, A.D. 1898, and No. 9731, A.D. 1900, are referred to.
Patent GB-190702345-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Envelope or Postal Wrapper
Inventor: DEWAR JAMES
Filed: 1907-01-30
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 2345. Dewar, J. Jan. 30. Enveloppes.-In order to prevent tampering with envelopes, the flaps are formed so as just to meet, and are stuck down on a sheet of paper, between which and the front of the envelope the enclosure is placed. The sheet of paper is preferably faced with thin tissue which would be torn by an attempt to open the envelope.
Patent GB-190710979-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Current Regulation in Electric Installations in which Storage Batteries Supplement the Generator.
Inventor: OTTO SCHALLER
Filed: 1907-05-10
Abstract: 10,979. Schaller, O. May 14, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Distributing; electric lighting, systems of.- A generator is mechanically coupled to a machine connected to a battery and capable of running as a dynamo or motor. Under normal working conditions, the machine runs as a generator to charge the battery ; when the driving power is low or not available, however, the machine runs as a motor to drive the generator. The machine is provided with shunt and series field windings, to govern its speed when running as a motor and its voltage when running as a generator. The machine and generator may be combined as one machine, while they may be driven from a carriage axle, when the system is used for train lighting, or by a wind motor to which they are coupled by a clutch at a predetermined speed.
Patent GB-190714116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cloth and like "Plaiting" or Folding Machines.
Inventor: BARKER HERBERT
Filed: 1907-06-19
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 14,116. Barker, H., Dean, J., and Grandage, P., [trading as Knowles & Co.], and Jackson, L. June 19. Folding.-In a machine of the class described in Specification No. 10,350, A.D. 1906, for folding fabrics by means of reciprocating folding-blades and grippers acting in conjunction therewith, the arm A is guided at its lower portion by a slot- and-pin device, its upper part being given a parallel motion by means of a guide bowl B, carried by a stud C fixed to the arm A, moving against a rail B' which is fixed to the machine, and a wheel P moving on the fixed machined rail M. The fulding-blade carrier F<1>, which supports the folding-blades F, is pivoted to the stud S, and for the purpose of being rocked to meet the grippers G at the end of the stroke, is provided with a slotted part H, which slides in a bush J held by a pin J<1> adjustable in a slotted bar N fixed to the frame. The .grippers G under which the cloth is held are normally held on the fabric by means of springs S' attached to the frame and to the movable part G<1> of the grippers The part G<1> carries a pin E, which is engaged by the slotted end of a bell-crank lever D, pivoted at D' to the fixed part G<2> of the gripper. The gripper is raised at the end of the stroke of the folding-blades by means of the leather or like covered roller L on the stud 3, engaging with the tapered end of the lever D. The folding-table, instead of being carried on a central arm, may be supported at all four corners and counterpoised.
Patent GB-190714160-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tyre Fitted to an Elastic Wheel with Leaf Spring Spokes.
Inventor: BECKER NICOLAUS
Filed: 1907-06-19
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 14,160. Becker, N. June 19. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Spring wheels; tyres, pneumatic.-In an elastic wheel, a segmental pneumatic tyre k, Figs. 1 and 2, is fitted so that the adjacent ends of the segment are supported upon the divided rim d at the ends of the resilient spokes. The segments are inflated together, or in pairs by means of tubes l fitted with valves m, which are situated at the ends of the spoke-supporting rods g.
Patent GB-190725100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Watches, Clocks and the like.
Inventor: DANIELLS ESTEE STOWELL
Filed: 1907-11-12
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 25,100. Daniells, E. S. Nov. 12. Drawings to Specification. Dials are made of photographic paper, and a picture is photographed on the central portion, the graduations being also photographed or printed in the ordinary way. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 20,282, A.D. 1893.]
Patent GB-190806533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gas Compressors with Closed Crank Casings
Inventor: SCARAMUZZA GINO
Filed: 1908-03-24
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 6533. Scaramuzza, G. June 18, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Mounting a n d securing pulleys on shafts. - In a gascompressor with a closed crank-casing A and a driving- pulley B mounted on the stuffing-box A<1> so as to relieve the crank-shaft of the weight, the pulley is connected to the shaft so that access may be had to the stuffing-box without removal of the pulley. The hub is prolonged and recessed to receive a cross or star-shaped member P, which is keyed on the shaft and prevented from sliding thereon by a nut and lock-nut n.
Patent GB-190808467-A (GB)
Title: Improved Arrangement of Driving and Braking Gear for Overhead Electric Cranes.
Inventor: JACK ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-04-16
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 8467. Jack, A. April 16. Cranes.-In overhead electric cranes, the automatic mechanical and magnetic brakes are enclosed within the casing of the power transmission gear. As shown in Fig. 2, the main shaft of the electromotor A, or a shaft B coupled to it, extends through the sides of a casing C and is mounted in bearings D, E. Upon this shaft is mounted the driving-pinion F and the friction disks G of the automatic magnetic brake, the armature and coil of which are arranged outside the casing. The pinion F meshes with a spur-wheel H on a countershaft I mounted in bearings J, K in the casing. This shaft also carries an automatic mechanical brake of the end-thrust screw type. The boss h of the spur-wheel H is screw-threaded on the shaft I, and is adapted to engage the face L of a ratchetwheel M engaged by pawls m. The pawls are mounted on spindles and are integral with arms m<1> carrying pads m<2> pressed outwards by springs to engage frictionally with disks l, whereby the pawls may be brought into or put out of engagement with the ratchet-wheel. Balls 0 provide a bearing between the parts l, M.
Patent GB-190814310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Lessening the Sound of Discharge of Guns
Inventor: MAXIM HIRAM PERCY
IPC: F41A21/30
Filed: 1908-07-06
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 14,310. Maxim, H. P. July 6. Noise of discharge, deadening. - One or more chambers are provided wherein the gases are caused to whirl and thereby to lose energy before their escape. In the form shown in Fig. 2, there are a number of chambers e of conchoidal cross-section, and, to facilitate the divergence of the gases into these chambers, an enlargement f is provided in the gun barrel near its end. A modified form has annular chambers with curved longitudinal blades.
Patent GB-190821206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres and other Elastic Tyres.
Inventor: NEALE JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1908-10-08
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 21,206. Neale, J. E. Oct. 8. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Tyres, pneumatic &c.-The heads of non-skid studs a in pneumatic or other elastic tyres bear on washers c, the edges of which project beyond the studs and are slightly above the tread surface of the tyres. The central parts of the washers may be dished, and the washers may be star-shaped.