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Patent GB-190510910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Electrical Switches
Inventor: ISHERWOOD WILLIAM HERBERT
Filed: 1905-05-25
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 10,910. Isherwood, W. H. May 25. Switches.-The blades of a switch are locked in 'on' or 'off' positions by a sliding bar which enters slots in the blades and is moved by two cams on the switch handle. The pair of blades 1 of a " chopper " switch are shaped as shown in Figs. 1 and 4, their movement being limited by shoulders 9, 10, while slots 7, 8 are provided for the locking-piece 13. The bracket 11 which supports the pivot 4 has slots 12 in which the bar 13 slides, under the control of a compression spring 14. The handle 15, fitted between the blades 1 on the pivot 4, is connected to them by a spring 19. The arrangement is shown closed in Fig 7. When the handle is moved, the cam 17 depresses the bar 13 until it leaves the slot 8. The blades are then released and the switch flies open under the action of the spring 19. To close the switch, the handle is moved in the opposite direction and the cam 16 operates the locking-bar to move it from the slot 7. The mechanism can be arranged to operate any desired number of blades.
Patent GB-190514959-A (GB)
Title: Improved Sparking Coil with Multiple Winding for Ignition and like purposes.
Filed: 1905-07-20
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 14,959. Soc. d'ElectricitÚ "Nilmelior," and Michel, A. July 20. Gas and like engines, igniting in. A sparking coil is constructed with two primary windings, connected between a magneto-electric machine and earth, one winding being in series with a suitable interrupter. The latter winding may also be connected to any other source of current. The winding 1 of a magneto 2 is connected to earth at m<1>, and on the other side through the brush 3 to the contact 4 of the switch 26. The contact 5 of the switch is connected to the primary coil 7, the other end of which is connected to earth at m<2>. The contact 14 is connected to the second primary coil 16, which is connected to earth at m<4> through the interrupter 19, 20 with platinum contacts 18. When the switch bar 27 connects the contacts 4, 5, the current flows from the magneto through the coil 7 to earth, a shunt current also flowing through the coil 16 and the interrupter 19, 20 to earth. The variations caused by the interrupter give rise to induced electromotive forces in the coil 7 and the secondary circuit 21, the change of current in the coil 7 acting to increase the sparks across the secondary circuit 21. When the switch bar 27 connects the contacts 13, 14, the current flows from the terminal 11 of the source of current through the switch, wire 15, coil 16, and interrupter to earth, the terminal 9 also being connected to earth at m<3>. The points m<1>, m<2>, m<3>, m<4> may be connected together by conductors instead of being earthconnected. The contacts 24, 25 correspond to the stopping position. In a modification, the coils 7, 16 are wound upon different cores, having secondaries which may be coupled together, or may act separately. In another modification, Fig. 3, a single primary coil is divided into two parts. The part which replaces the coil 7 is connected to the terminals 5, 14 of the switch, the other connexions remaining as before.
Patent GB-190516769-A (GB)
Inventor: STACEY HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1905-08-18
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 16,769. Stacey, H. J. Aug. 18. Copying documents etc.; stencilling - apparatus.-In stencil printing-apparatus of the flat type, "lay- " marks" or guides are provided by the aid of which the sheet to be printed can be guided into the correct position for printing. In the form shown in Figs. 2 and 3, pins c, mounted on a frame c<1>, pass up above the surface of the platen a<2>. The frame c' is depressible by means of pins b<3> on the stencil frame b which pass through slots a' in the platen frame and act upon extensions of the frame c<1> against the action of spiral or other springs c3 or other suitable mechanism. By this means, when the stencil frame is lowered for the printing operation, the pins are withdrawn out of contact with the stencil sheet. The pins are preferably provided at the rear and left-hand side of the platen. Fig. 13 shows a modification in which pins on both sides of the frame b slide in slotted links b<3> pivoted to the frame carrying the pins. The springs c<3> are in this case dispensed with, the action of the pins in the slotted links b<3> serving to raise or depress the frame. The Figure also shows a modified form of lay-mark, in which the pins carried by the depressible frame themselves carry strips c which rise above the surface of the platen and replace the pins shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190518300-A (GB)
Title: A New Machine or Apparatus for Cleaning Berries Currants or other like Fruit, or Stripping the Stalks therefrom.
Filed: 1905-09-11
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 18,300. Brierley, W., and Brierley (Rochdale), Ltd., W. Sept. 11. Fruit, dressing.-In a machine for cleaning and stemming berries, currants, &c., the fruit is fed down a hopper and falls through a current of air issuing from a tube g, which blows loose stalks, leaves, &c. through an opening f<1>. The fruit passes between two cylinders a, b rotating in opposite directions on the same axis. The cylinders are formed of longitudinal bars secured to end plates. The outer cylinder a is provided with a hinged door a<3> and with internal projecting pieces a<3>. The cylinder projects into a fixed casing h, into which the fruit passes.
Patent GB-190518699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycles and other Vehicles
Inventor: SAYER ROBERT COOKE
Filed: 1905-09-16
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 18,699. Sayer, R. C. Sept. 16. Motor road vehicles; locomotive tramway vehicles. -Relates to a cycle or vehicle which has a variable wheel base, brakes automatically applied at a predetermined inclination of the road, and wheels that may be readily adapted for running on rails. The frame comprises struts m, radiating from the axis of the wheel a, tubes l, rods o, and a forked tube p. The steering-wheel 10 is mounted in a fork the stem 11 of which is fitted in a socket on the ends of the members 8 of the telescopic parts 7, 8 of the frame. To the socket is secured a tube 24 screwed internally to engage a short screwed portion on the end of the rod 26, which is pivoted to the frame and adapted to be rotated by a handwheel 30 and bevel-gearing. A cord 15, attached to a ring 12 upon the fork, is connected by T-bars 18, Figs. 2 and 11, distanced by a bolt 19 entering a slotted bar 17, to a second cord passing through the tubes of the frame and round a drum t. The spindle of the drum is vertically adjustable in the tube p and carries a hand-wheel w, Fig. 8. To alter the wheel base, the cord is released from the ring 12 and handles 23 are pushed inwardly till the heads of the bolts 19 depress spring arms 21, which, mounted at 22 in the tube 8, carry lugs 20 entering holes in the telescoping-tubes 7, 8. The steering-wheel may be then pushed in towards the position shown in dotted lines, or drawn outwards from this position until the screw-threaded end of the swivelling rod 26 engages the threads of the tube 24, when further motion is produced by turning the hand-wheel 30. A brake x is adapted to engage the wheel a. Drag brakes y and anchor brakes z are adjusted by turning a wheel 6 working on a screw-thread and carried by a trunnioned-ring 3. This ring has slides 4 passing through guides 5, and is connected by links 2 to levers 1 integral with the anchor brakes. The wheel a comprises sides b, c, Fig. 5, bolted at d to the hub and connected together at their peripheries by right and left hand. threaded bolts e. Lug nuts f, g, carried by the parts i, h respectively of the rim, work on the threads, the nut g passing through a slot j, so that, after the removal of screws k from the nuts at the ends of the bolts, the bolts may be turned to separate the parts of the rim. The tyre may thus be removed, and when the screws have been re-inserted, the cycle may be used to run with the rims on a rail. A fork or a vertical wheel may be mounted on the spindle r to engage an upper guide-rail to keep the cycle upright. The driving- gear is of the type described in Specification No. 18,698, A.D. 1905. In cases in which a large steering-wheel is used, the tubes 8, 24 are connected to a ring concentric with and carried by the ring 12. The seat may be replaced by the body of a vehicle.
Patent GB-190518837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mash Tuns and Infusion Decoction and Digester Vessels and the like.
Inventor: HOUSE JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-09-18
Granted: 1906-09-18
Abstract: 18,837. House, J. Sept. 18. Digesters.-Relates to a vessel which serves as an infusion or decoction mash-tun and digester, a raw grain gelatinizing and converting vessel, and a worts boiler and cooler, and is suitable for carrying out the process of brewing described in Specification No 18,351, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Beverages]. The base of the vessel is provided with a perforated lining n with conical walls supported by ribs o. A hollow rotary shaft r, through which steam or water may be passed and which carries a spiral tube a' or radial loops of tubes and curved stirring-blades c<1>, passes vertically through the vessel. An opening e in the base of the vessel communicates with a casing f forming an underback and provided with a cylindrical perforated wall g. A second opening k in the base is closed by a dropping door m. A sparger in the upper part of the vessel consists of a fixed casing r' and a rotatable casing carrying vanes t<1>, against which the water is delivered by a pipe u<1>. The water is sprayed through the perforated arms w<1>.
Patent GB-190521779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smokeless Powders.
Filed: 1905-10-26
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 21,779. Cocking, A. T., and Kynoch, Ltd. Oct. 26. Explosives.-Relates to improvements in the method described in Specification No. 15,053, A.D. 1904, for increasing the bulk of smokeless powders. Granulated nitrocellulose is digested in a revolving apparatus, with a liquid, such as a mixture of benzene and alcohol, which dissolves a part only of the grains. The grains thus treated are poured into hot water and agitated, being finally dried in a centrifugal machine. Before drying, the powder may be sprayed with a solution of potassium nitrate, and with moderants such as vaseline, wax, paraffin, or resins in solution, or these substances may be added to the nitrocellulose before granulation.
Patent GB-190523498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1905-11-15
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 23,498. Justice, P. M., [Prall Foreign Motive Power Co.]. Nov. 15. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for. - In turbines described in Specification No. 24,084, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Rotary engines &c.], the end rings are preferably provided with shoulders in which annular grooves g<5> are cut; these grooves and the rings between them engage others in the partitions H which rest against shoulders in the cylinder wall. Oil and emery are introduced around the flanges to grind them in through holes in the screwed pins h<1> which keep the partitions H in position.
Patent GB-190525033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Gear for Reversing Rolling Mill Engines.
Filed: 1905-12-02
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 25,033. Davy Bros., and Crowe, E. Dec. 2. Governing and regulating s p e e d and power; valve-gear.-In a rolling- mill engine, the throttle valve and reversing-gear are controlled through a power relay by a single hand-lever. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the throttle valve 12 is operated by a threearmed lever turning on a pivot 43. The lever is operated by a piston moving in a cylinder 16<a>, the valve of which is moved by the hand-lever 18 through links 23<a>, 24<a> and a floating lever 20<a>. The lever 20<a> is also linked to the lever 43. The lever 18 acts on the mechanism through the medium of cams 49, 50 acting on bowls on levers 51, 52. The slotted link 7 of the reversing-gear is similarly operated from a piston 15<b> through a lever 37 and link 13, and the lever 37 is similarly linked to the floating lever 20<b>. In a modified arrangement, a single relay operates both the throttle valve and the reversing-gear. In this case, the throttle valve is operated by a cam-headed lever 31, Fig. 2, which opens the throttle valve when moved in either direction. The throttlevalve spindle may end in either a bowl or a cam head; and the cam lever may have adjustable blocks on it.
Patent GB-190526357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Filters for Vacuum Cleaning or Dust Removal Apparatus
Inventor: HEIN ADOLF
Filed: 1905-12-18
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 26,357. Hein, A. July 26, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Vacuum cleaning - apparatus.-The filter - cloths for cleansing the dust-laden air are stretched on frames and so arranged that they are vibrated by the pulsations set up by the operation of the airpump, whereby the arrested dust is continually shaken off the cloths. In the form shown, in which a casing a containing suction bellows is fitted on a conical socket g, a web l of very fine mesh is mounted on both sides of a circular frame k arranged directly under the bellows ; several such filters may be superimposed. Dust-laden air enters at i, and purified air passes into the atmosphere through a perforated cover b ; the arrested dust falls into the readily-removable base n of the socket.
Patent GB-190526451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamp Burners.
Inventor: MAPLE ROY HENRY
Filed: 1905-12-19
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 26,451. Maple, R. H. Dec. 19. Oil-lamp burners; cones.-Glass cones are made in two or more sections 7, which are easily introduced within and held by a metal ring 11 catching over the flange 9 in the groove 10 of the cone. Recesses 14 in the ring 11 and projections 15 on the cone serve to guide the cone into the required position. The ring 11 is hinged at 12 on the burner, and when in position embraces the collar 6.
Patent GB-190604400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Compressing and Trussing Straw and like Materials.
Inventor: ROBINSON JAMES
Filed: 1906-02-22
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 4400. Robinson, J. Feb. 22. Baling-presses.-In apparatus for compressing and trussing straw, hay, and the like, the upper part of one side of the cradle is hinged and the chains connected with the pressing-plate are wound upon conical drums, The cradle consists of frame bars a, cross-bars c, and a sheet-iron lining. The ends of the front cross-bar c form handles, by which the upper part of the cradle may be turned down about pivots a<2>, spring bolts being provided to hold the hinged part vertical when required. The pressing-plate d is connected to counterweights e<1>, and is drawn downwards by chains f wound on conical drums g, which are rotated by means of a hand-wheel and bevel and spur gearing. The trusses are bound by means of cords passed through openings in the cradle. If the hay &c. is already in the form of trusses, the cradle may be omitted.
Patent GB-190607857-A (GB)
Title: Playing Card Shuffler and Tramp Indicator
Inventor: GAUNT JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-04-30
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 7857. Gaunt, J. April 30. Card games.- A card shuffler comprises a metal or other box A, adapted to receive a pack of cards, the edges of which are engaged by a series of projections D or D' on a metal base G pivotally attached to an open side of the box, the opposite side C being also cut away to allow of the adjustment and control of the cards by the fingers. The cards registering with the grooves between the projections D, D<1> may be readily withdrawn from those gripped by the projections themselves. - The numbers of projections D, D' are different, and therefore afford an alternative shuffling. French chalk or the like, covered by a piece of textile fabric, felt, perforated paper, &c., may be placed in the bottom of the box, to lubricate the cards, and the sides of the box may be marked with symbols of the various suits, so that the device can be used as a trump indicator. The symbols may also be marked on the sides of a box-sbaped cover, which is adapted to be fitted over the shuffling-box to retain the cards when they are not in use.
Patent GB-190609272-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Increasing the Thermic Useful Effect of Steam Engines.
Inventor: MISSONG JACOB HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-04-19
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 9272. Missong, J. April 22, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Cycles or systems of working.-Relates to improvements on the engine described in Specification No. 21,550, A.D. 1899, in which the steam is used in a continuous cycle without condensation, the exhaust being cooled and compressed during the non-working stroke and then superheated and again supplied to the cylinder. The cooling of steam during or prior to compression is effected by injecting a spray of water into the cylinder, a quantity of steam being allowed to escape at each stroke corresponding to that newly generated from the spray. In the present invention the proportion between the steam discharged from the cylinder and the water injected during the non-working stroke is so regulated that during compression the steam exceeds the saturated condition and becomes superheated. The water that serves for replacing the discharged steam is, as far as possible, entirely injected into the cylinder, water only being introduced into the superheater to equalize irregular action. Instead of water, boiler steam may be injected into the superheater. The normal regulation is obtained by controlling the discharge of exhaust steam and the water injection into the cylinder by a governor the sleeve of which controls levers having adjustable operating points to make up for loss of steam by leakages. The discharge from the cylinder may be used in a low-pressure cylinder.
Patent GB-190609671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Let-off Motions for Pile Warps in Looms.
Inventor: SCHOENBRENNER HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-04-25
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 9671. Sch÷nbrenner, H. April 25. Loom let-off motions ; take-up motions ; warp tension, regulating ; back-bearers.- A loom for weaving pile fabrics is so arranged that the pile warps can be let back without affecting their tension. The pile warps from the warp beam a pass over a rod b, then round smooth rollers c, d positively driven by chain gearing from the takeup roller f, and over the back-bearer u controlled by the spring e. The rod b is adjustably fixed to friction bands g which engage with the ends of the roller c. The friction bands g are normally prevented from rotating with the roller c by the stops A, but they allow the rod b to be turned to the left when it is desired to let back the warps.
Patent GB-190612481-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Sewing Sweat Bands in Hats.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1906-05-29
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 12,481. Fairweather, W., [Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Co.]. May 29. Hat-sewing machines; frames; presser-feet.-In order that the head 66 of the machine may be rotated away from the work-s u p p o r t, it is pivoted to the overhanging arm 7 by a fixed sleeve 62 which is provided with an outer collar 64. A shaft 69 passes through the sleeve and is provided at the rear end with a hand-lever 74. At the front end, it has secured to it a crank 71 which is attached by a screw to the casting of the head 66, so that by turning the hand-lever 74 'the head may be rotated. Stops 118, 119 are fixed to the arm 7 and coact with a plate 114 to determine the extreme positions. The head is locked in the normal position by a spring-pressed bolt 102. This is drawn when raising the presser bar 88 by means of an arm 96 fixed to the bar. This arm engages a pin 98 on a lever 99 the end of which works in a slot in the bolt, and when rotated withdraws it. The needle-bar is driven by a crank and link so arranged that when the needle is just protected by the presser-foot, the crank-pin is in line with the pivot 62 and no relative movement ensues when the head is rotated. A forked arm is clamped to the presser-bar and embraces the bearing of the needlebar, and so keeps the presser-bar from twisting. Governing needle thread; feed.-The usual arm 109 having a bevelled head 110 is shown fitted so that, when the presser is raised, the head 110 engages the tension spindle and relieves the tension. The usual feed-mechanism is described, in which the feed-dog frame 40 receives its horizontal motion from a cam 31 through gear 30, 33, 34, 37, 38, the stitch being regulated by rotation of the lever 23. The vertical motion is obtained from a cam 47 through a shaft 49. Two dogs 42, 44 are fitted, one for the hat body and the other for the band.
Patent GB-190615020-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Polychrome Inking Mechanism for Typewriters.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1906-07-02
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 15,020. Evans, W. E., [Hammond Typewriter Co.]. July 2. Typewriters. -Relates to polychrome ribbon mechanism for machines of the Hammond type. The usual ribbon or type shield 8 is provided with openings 12 corresponding to the different colour sections of the ribbon 14, and is together with the ribbon guides 4 capable of vertical adjustment to bring the different sections of the ribbon 14 to the printing plane. The parts are held in the elevated position by a catch 16, and drop down to their normal position by gravity when the catch is released. For the purpose of raising the parts, the shield arms 9 are formed with a finger-piece 15<1>, and the guide-arms 6 are provided with lugs or fingers 15 extending over the arms 9. The catch 16 is carried by a post 18 on the spring-retained pivoted plate 19 of the alining-guide 20, and engages under one arm 9 ; the post 18 is provided with a finger - piece 24. In order to limit the upward movement of the parts, the arms 6 are provided with stops 30 for abutment under the frame 11. The shield 8 may be lifted independently of the guides 4, by springing the arms 9 laterally from under the lugs 15, and then the shield is held raised by pressing back the arms so that a part 28 enters a slotted portion 29 of the bearing 27. Means for vibrating the ribbon and shield is provided, comprising rods 31 moved by the space frame and bearing against the arms 6, the arms 6 engaging the arms 9 in the one case by a lug 34 and in the other case by the lug 15 bent to extend both under and over the arm 9.
Patent GB-190617940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinists' Drip-cans, and similar Vessels.
Inventor: ASTON THOMAS ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-08-10
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 17,940. Aston, T. A. Aug. 10. Cans.-A machinist's drip-can or the like is so arranged that the draw-off device may be readily cleaned. The draw-off tap is screwed upon the end D of the cross-pipe B, which is soldered to the can. The removable screw plug C enables the interior of the tube B to be brushed. The hole E in the pipe B may be covered by a loose coil of wire F adapted to act as a stainer. The draw-off tap may be made in one with the pipe B.