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Patent GB-190311837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bogie Trucks for Rolling Stock.
Inventor: HOY HENRY ALBERT
Filed: 1903-05-23
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 11,837. Hoy, H. A. May 23. Electric motor vehicles. -To reduce vibration in axle-trucks for electric motor vehicles and other rolling-stock, the load applied to a bolster h is transmitted through springs u to a lower transverse beam v suspended from the bogie frame, which is supported through springs 10 on longitudinal beams 8 connected to vertically-movable carriers 11, between which and the axle-boxes other springs 15 are interposed. The frame comprises two sole-bars a connected by transoms, between which the bolster is arranged to move vertically, and by a top plate f, which is provided with central and side openings for the bogie-centre and bearing-pieces q on the bolster. The sole-bars are furnished with brackets d to rest on the springs 10 carried by the beams 8, which are supported upon yoke-pieces 14 in the slotted ends of the carriers. For motor bogies, a casing 19 carrying the field magnets may be journalled upon one of the axles and supported by lugs resting upon springs 22, the armature being geared to the axle.
Patent GB-190317769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Forms or Lasts for Boots and Shoes
Inventor: LUITWIELER CLARENCE SEWARD
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 17,769. Luitwieler, C. S. Aug. 17. Displaying articles and goods.-Relates to a last and last bolder for displaying boots and shoes. The foot portion of the last is made in two parts a, b, connected by a spring 4, as shown, the parts being further connected by dowel-pins 5, 10, which are secured to one part and adapted to engage with holes in the other. The elastic connection allows a slight relative movement of the parts, as shown in Fig. 4, when a boot is withdrawn. The ankle part c is rotatably mounted on a split pin d projecting from an arm d' pivotally connected to a stand d' provided with a clamp g for securing it to a table &c. A screw-threaded pin d<10> and a nut d<3> are provided to clamp the arm d<1> in any position, and a set-screw e, adapted to engage with a groove fotmed at the junction of the pin d and the arm d<1>, holds the last in any position on the pin.
Patent GB-190319827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery or Apparatus for Crushing or Breaking Stone, Ore, Bricks, Refuse Clinkers, and the like Materials.
Inventor: BAXTER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 19,827. Baxter, W. H. Sept. 15. Connecting-rods.-Stone crushers and like machinery are protected against breakage by fitting various parts with rubber cushions, springs, &c. Figs. 2 and 3 show connecting - rods, applicable to the machine described in Specification No. 13,556, A.D. 1901, and like machines, provided with yielding parts A<1>, D, Fig. 2, and A', Fig. 3. In one case, the rod carries springs s, Fig. 3, which allow increase of length of the rod itself.
Patent GB-190321764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Spokes for Wheels
Inventor: SCHWARZ CHARLES LOUIS
Filed: 1903-10-09
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 21,764. Schwarz, C. L. Oct. 9. Hubs; spokes.-The inner ends of the spokes are connected by tenon-and-mortice joints. Each spoke is formed with a tenon and mortice, the face d<2> of the former being a continuation of the bottom c of the latter. The tenon of one spoke is inserted in the mortice of the next one so that the parts fit closely together. When the spokes have thus been assembled round the wheel, they are secured by a ring B, which is bolted to them, and fitted with a felloe.
Patent GB-190322248-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Toy.
Inventor: METCALF FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-10-15
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 22,248. Metcalf, F. Oct. 15. T o y whistles. - A metal cylinder a, Figs. 2 and 3, is closed at one end except for the longitudinal opening b. A cap c with a central opening d fits over the other end, and a disc e with a similar opening f is fitted inside to form a whistle. The latter is made to sound by being whirled round in the air at the end of a string h, attached to the flange i, as shown.
Patent GB-190326714-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bed Table
Inventor: ALDWORTH ALBERT ERNEST
Filed: 1903-12-07
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 26,714. Aldworth, A. E., and Gooch, T. A. Dec. 7. Tables; reading-desks.-A table T is provided with slotted extension pieces h for supporting it across a bed on metal stays b jointed to leatherlined brackets d adjustable on the bed-posts. The stays b are made in two parts jointed for folding, and also for inclining the table for reading, and are provided with chaina i for securing them to the bed-posts when folded up, and for adjusting the inclination by engaging the links over pins j. The free end of each stay is bent at right-angles to retain the table. A button is provided under the table at each end for engagement under the stays to prevent lifting of the table.
Patent GB-190328267-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Out-door Seat.
Inventor: ODGERS ELIZABETH
Filed: 1903-12-23
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 28,267. Odgers, E. Dec. 23. Seats.-In an outer seat, the legs A, Fig. 2, are attached to a circular ring or plate B. The seat C and back or cover D are secured to the ring or plate so that they revolve thereon, the attachment being preferably by means of catches pivoted to lugs projecting from the underside of the seat. The back D is hinged to the seat C, and is controlled by springs, levers, balance weights H, or other devices which keep it normally on the seat so as to form a cover. When required for use, the back is raised and kept in position by the occupant. The back D, or the seat C, may be provided with rubber studs I to keep the back as a cover at an angle so that all water falling on the cover will run off. The legs may be foldable, or provided with lugs J, Fig. 5, on either side of one end, so that the lugs may pass through openings K in the circular ring, the lugs engaging with the edges of the openings when the legs are moved to their proper positions. It may be arranged for the spring or balance weight to come into action only when the back arrives near the vertical position.
Patent GB-190408483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pencil Cases.
Inventor: SCHMIDT LUDWIG
Filed: 1904-04-13
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 8483. Schmidt, L. April 13. Boxes for pencils &c.-Relates to a device to be inserted into pencil boxes for preventing the pencils, penholders, slate pencils, and the like from rattling. A band d of elastic material such as spring steel is passed through openings b in a narrow plate so as to form vertical loops. The bridges e between the openings in the plate serve, by raising or lowering the plate, to adjust the width of the spaces f in which the pencils &c. are retained. The ends of the band d rest against the walls of the box. Two of these devices are inserted in the box by preference, but may be attached to the lid if desired. According to the Provisional Specification, the springs may consist of wire fixed at both ends in the sides of the box and arranged without the aid of the slotted plates, but in this case the wire may be secured by clamps to the bottom of the box.
Patent GB-190419885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Motor Controllers
Filed: 1904-09-15
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 19,885. British Thomson - Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Sept. 15. Motors, controlling.-A controller for an electric motor has a shaft of magnetic material with a resistance winding on it, the magnetic field thus developed serving to blow out the spark between contacts when being separated. Two sectional views of the controller are shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The shaft 19 is journalled in the ends 16, 17 of the casing, and carries the resistance coil 20, which is composed of ribbon wound on edge and clamped between rings 21 of fibre by rings or nuts 22 screwed on the shaft. The movable contacts are supported by a member 24 clamped to the shaft 19 oy bolts 25. The spring fingers 27 are mounted on a supporting-block 28 fixed to the casing. Suitable barriers 29, mounted on the support 29<a>, separate the different pairs of contacts. The supporting-members 23 and end 17 are made of non- magnetic material, while the shaft 19, end 16, back 15, and support 29<a> are of magnetic material. When the coil 20 is energized, the magnetic circuit includes the breaking points of the electric circuit, and serves to blow out any arc that may be formed. The shaft 19 is provided with an operating-wheel 31, rotated by a hand-rope 32. A coiled spring 33 is located in the shaft 19, and its opposite ends 34, 35 engage stops 36,37 in the ends 16,17 respectively. The end 34 also engages a lug 38 on a collar 39 keyed to the shaft 19, and the end 35 passes through a slot 40 in the shaft. By this arrangement the spring is wound up when the wheel 31 is turned in either direction, and thus always tends to return the controller to its 'off' position. The motor connections are shown in Fig. 3, the armature 41 being connected to fixed contacts as shown, while the field winding 42 is connected to the contact and line T<2>. The resistance 20 is shown connected to the controller in three sections. In a modification, the resistance 20 consists of a helical coil secured to the supporting-members 23 by insulating-bolts passing through projecting snugs on the convolutions of the coil.
Patent GB-190422894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: MCKIM FREDERICK GEORGE
Filed: 1904-10-24
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 22,894. McKim, F. G., and Lennard, J. M. Oct. 24. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to a device for coupling the flexible nipples of segmental air chambers of tyres such as are described in Specification No. 12,999, A.D. 1904. The nipples k of adjacent chambers a' are passed through tapering holes s in arms n pivoted on a link m. A plug l, fitted as shown in Fig. 1, serves to ensure an airtight joint when the arms n are closed and locked by means of a catch q. In a modification, the pieces n are formed with lateral extensions serving as distancepieces between the tyre segments.
Patent GB-190500193-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Clasp and Chain to Protect Pendant Watches or like Articles.
Inventor: GORDON MILLICENT
Filed: 1905-01-04
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 193. Gordon, M. Jan. 4. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel.-A protector for pendent watches &c. consists of a bar A, to which a safety-pin B is hinged, and from the centre of which a number of bars F, D, E radiate, these bars being bent forwards at their ends to form claws. One or more claws J with ring, safety-pin, &c. K are provided as a further protection. Three arms may be employed, two of which D, E may be fixed and the third F pivoted and adjustable in length, a spring G controlling the motion of its end. Alternatively, the third arm may be fixed in length but pivoted eccentrically to a central enlargement. In another form, all three arms are fixed, two being formed by the safety-pin bar, and the third projecting vertically downwards. Or two fixed arms only may be used, sloping downwards from the centre of the safety-pin bar.
Patent GB-190504304-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Milk Preparation or Preserve for Medicinal or Nutritive purposes.
Inventor: SARASON LEOPOLD
Filed: 1905-03-01
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 4304. Sarason, L. March 1. Milk, treating for special purposes.-Milk, skim milk, or cream, which has been subjected to a lactic acid fermentation by the introduction of a cultivation of lactic acid germs (bacilli lactin), or buttermilk which already contains such germs, is evaporated to dryness at a temperature below 60‹ C. so as not to destroy the germs, which are said to have a therapeutic action. Before or after evaporation, other nutritive and digestive components may be added such as flour, yolk of egg, albumin, sugar, pepsin, &c.
Patent GB-190511120-A (GB)
Title: Improved System of Electric Wiring for Electric Lighting and Power Installations
Inventor: READ HERBERT JAMES
Filed: 1905-05-27
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 11,120. Read, H. J. May 27. Cut-outs; distributing; switches.-Relates to a protective arrangement for installations. A safety wire is connected to the apparatus to be protected, and is so connected that, in the event of a leakage or other disturbance, a current flows and operates a cut-out in the supply leads. Fig. 2 shows an arrangement, in which a lamp L is supplied through leads S, a safety conductor E being arranged in parallel, as shown, and the switches A being arranged to open and close the main and safety circuits simultaneously. In the conductor E are arranged cut-outs, which may be fuses or circuitbreakers. The fuse in the safety conductor may consist of a fine wire K, fusible at a high temperature, and coiled round the main fuse M. The safety conductor may be braided round the main conductors.
Patent GB-190513693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Rings for Pistons or Plungers.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1905-07-03
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 1 3 , 6 9 3 . Haddon, H. J., [Ord, W.]. July 3. Pistons.-The packing comprises a cast-iron ring A split at 10, slotted at 12, grooved at a, and backed by a spring C which is adjusted by a wedge D. The slot 12 and the inner portions of the cuts 10 are covered by a segmental piece B which is provided with a recess 13 and radial holes 14 and held in place by screws G. The ring C is provided with a slot 17. The slots 12, 17, the recess 13, and the holes 14 are filled with antifriction metal J. The ring A is recessed at the back as shown, so as to give it greatest rigidity opposite the piece B. The ring C is secured to ring A by bolts fitting in oblong holes, which allow of adjustment.
Patent GB-190518199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carburettors and Vapourisers applicable for Lighting, Heating, and other purposes.
Inventor: STONE FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-09-08
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 18,199. Stone, F. W. Sept. 8. Carburetting.-In a carburettor, air, which may be preheated, is blown through a pipe d over the surface of the liquid in the carburetting chamber a, the resulting carburetted air passing away by a tube e having an outwardly flaring mouthpiece. Transverse gauze or other diaphragms h are provided through which the current of air passes. The liquid in the carburetting-chamber may be heated by means of a coil of pipe through which hot air or water is passed.
Patent GB-190518949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Convertible Solid Fuel and Gas Fires.
Filed: 1905-09-20
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 18,949. New Hygienic Stove Co., and Greenwood, E. P. Sept. 20. Gas burners; burners, mounting.-Burners are fitted with internal wire-gauze cylinders to prevent back-firing, and are adapted to ignite the coal in a grate when a portable container containing asbestos blocks is not in use. The burner g is rotatably mounted by means of its neck g<111> and its end g<1>, Fig. 8, in brackets f, Fig. 3, is provided with a wire-gauze or perforated metal tube h, Fig. 8, or a wire spring, for preventing back-firing, which tube is fitted over or into a tube i slipped into the burner from either end or formed with the injector chamber g<111> of the burner. Openings i' in the inner tubes enable the mixture of air and gas to be regulated. These tubes h, suitably curved if required, are also employed in duplex, curved, double-ended, and triangular burners for domestic fire-grates.
Patent GB-190519175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Turning-off or Linking Machines.
Inventor: BLACKBURN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-09-22
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 19,175. Blackburn, W. H., Houldgate, E., and Davies, J. Sept. 22. Knitted -fabric sewing- machines; trimming or cutting.-In a linking-machine, the superfluous links are cut off by a pair of shears F, A and are brushed away by a reciprocating brush L. The lower cutting-blade A is fixed to a plate C which is secured by a screw C' and is adjusted vertically by a set-screw C<2>. The upper blade F is pivoted on a pillar E, fixed to the blade A, and is pressed on to that blade by a spring E'. A lever G is pivoted on the stud E and engages a pillar F' on the blade F, so that the blade is reciprocated by a crank J<1> and pitman H. The brush-holder M carries a bolt M<1> which slides in a guide N attached to a frame N', which is secured to the pillar E. It is reciprocated by a lever O which is actuated through a pitman P. The frame N<1> may be further supported by an extension R which engages a pin S suitably located on the machine frame.
Patent GB-190519655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Zinc Furnaces.
Inventor: DOR-DELATTRE EMILE
Filed: 1905-09-29
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 19,655. Delattre, E. Dor-. Sept. 29. Regenerative retort furnaces.-In a furnace for reducing zinc ores, the gas and air admission passages serve as burners, and are in the form of narrow slots arranged transversely to the gas and air admission passages, movable slabs being provided for purpose of regulation. Two retort chambers a, a<1> are closed at the top by arches v, v<1> having narrow slots f, f<1> placed directly over a vertical row of retorts so as to spread the gas. Channels m, m<1> and n, n<1> in communication with air regenerators and gas regenerators respectively are separated by walls d, d<1> having openings t, t<1> over the slots f, f<1>. Slabs b, b<1> placed over the slots f, f<1> are accessible from openings o, o<1> formed in the furnace walls. The proportion of air and gas admitted to the furnace may be regulated by means of the slabs b, b<1>. The retort chambers a, a<1> are separated by a wall provided in the bottom with apertures p. The gas used is preferably gasified liquid fuel.
Patent GB-190521075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wire Drawing Apparatus.
Inventor: THOMPSON HUGH LINDSAY
Filed: 1905-10-17
Granted: 1906-10-17
Abstract: 21,075. Lake, H. H., [Thompson, H. L.]. Oct. 17. Drawing.-In wire-drawing, the wire 20 is gripped between blocks 15, 16 rotatable about an axis parallel to that of the drawing-drum 1 so that the wire can move from a radial to a tangential position without being bent, and its speed thus gradually increased, during the starting of the operation. The blocks 15, 16 are ball-mounted in jaws 3, 4, one of which carries a pin 6 engaging a hole 7 in the other, and both being moved along inclined ways in a block 2 by a spring 11 and a hand-lever 9. The gripping-device is situated in a groove in the periphery of the drum.
Patent GB-190525023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Electric Lifts and Equivalent Apparatus.
Inventor: JACOBY HENRY CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1905-12-02
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 25,023. Jacoby, H. C. E. Dec. 2. Lifts.-The cage of an electric lift has a moving or false floor which acts by the weight of the passenger to increase mechanically the resistance to motion of the relays in the landing pushbutton control circuits so as to prevent such circuits from being made when the cage is in use. The false floor b is depressed by the weight of the passenger against the action of the spring c and operates to throw over the relays k from the contacts of the various floors by the action of a connecting-rod d, crank g, and springs i. The relays k are then out of the attractive sphere of electro-magnets m in the landing push-button circuits, but can be thrown over to make contact at l by pushes n operated by the passenger in the cage according to the floor to which he desires to travel.
Patent GB-190525921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stair Rod Eyes.
Inventor: JONES ERNEST
Filed: 1905-12-13
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 25,921. Jones, E. Dec. 13. Stair-rod eyes having a movable frcnt are constructed with a slot C in the back A which permits the head of a screw driven into the riser of the stair to pass through it, the back leg on the front F being recessed so that, on the back being turned about the pivot D working in the hole H, the shoulder B will engage with the head of the screw and hold the eye firmly in position. The bottom of the eye is made with a pin E which engages with the stair tread, and the slot C may extend through the bottom so as to allow the screw to pass through the bottom instead of through the back of the eye, and, as shown in Fig. 7, the invention may be modified by hinging the front J to the leg.
Patent GB-190527138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches
Inventor: COMINGS WILLIAM RIGHTER
Filed: 1905-12-29
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 27,138. Comings, W. R. Dec. 29. Switches.-A switch for use in greenhouses' breweries, &c. is enclosed in a waterproof case' and means are provided for operating the switch externally. The case may be made of cast iron or other suitable material, and, as shown, a rod 1 passes through a stuffing-box 2 to operate a tumbler switch. A pin 4 screwed into the end of the tumbler works in a slot in a link 3 connected to the sliding rod 1. The slot allows the tumbler to move with a snap action. The leads are admitted through the screwed inlet 5, and two lugs 6 are provided for fixing the casing. The box is coated internally with damp-resisting composition 7. The cover 9 is preferably dome-shaped, with a roughened rim, and screws down on an india-rubber or other washer 8. A spring or chain connexion may replace the link 3 which connects the slider 1 to the tumbler.
Patent GB-190604268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Vehicles for Carrying Goods on Railways and for the like use.
Inventor: GOODWIN JOHN MARSTON
Filed: 1906-02-21
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 4268. Goodwin, J. M. Feb. 21. Door-opening apparatus.-In a dumping-vehicle, the centre sill carries a number of standards P which support a longitudinal shaft J. Brackets M are mounted to swing on this shaft, and, when held up by detent rock-shafts C', retain the doors A and the doors G (which are hinged to the girders H) closed. The detents are removed by rotating the shafts C' to allow the doors to open.
Patent GB-190605960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Sighting Gear of Barrel Recoil Ordnance.
Filed: 1906-03-12
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 5960. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. April 17, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901 ]. Sights.-Relates to sights, with independent line of sight, of the kind described in Specifications Nos. 4735 and 17,858, A.D. 1905, and consists in the provision of means for roughly or finely adjusting the sight independently of the elevating- gear. The sight-bar B is actuated by a worm e<1> on a spindle E mounted eccentrically in a bush D, rotatably mounted in a sleeve C. The bush D, when turned from the position shown in Figs. 2, 3, and 6 by a thumb-piece F into the position shown in Fig. 4, disconnects the worm e<1> and permits the sight-bar B to be pushed into, or out of; its guide A. The spindle E is rigidly connected to a twopart casing H, H<1>, which encloses the cylindrical head K<1> of the operating-spindle K and is normally connected thereto by a bolt R. When the latter is pushed inwards and the handle r<2> is engaged in a bent k<4>, the spindle E is disconnected from the spindle K, and the sight may be adjusted by rotating the casing H, H<1>.
Patent GB-190613653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Gear.
Inventor: MUELLER PAUL HERMANN
Filed: 1906-06-14
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 13,653. M³ller, P. H. June 19,1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Valve-gear.-In high-speed engines, to overcome the inertia of the valve-lifting-lever or the pressure of the valve spindle against its guide when the cam directly actuates the valve, an intermediate rocking or slidable cam B carrying a roller is interposed between the main cam A and the roller on the lift-valve spindle D. The cam-surfaces may change places with the rollers. -