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Patent GB-190423885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Brakes for Railway and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BRAUN RUDOLF
Filed: 1904-11-04
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 23,885. Braun, R. Nov 4. Brakes, magnetic. Relates to brakes of the class in which brake shoes forming the poles of an electromagnet make contact with the rail or wheel when the magnet is energized. Instead of arranging the shoes one in front of the other in a longitudinal direction, as usual, they are arranged side by side. The magnetic reluctance of the part of the rail or wheel to which the shoes are applied is thus decreased, and the magnetic flux and braking effect are proportionately increased. Figs. 1 and 2 show one arrangement, in which the shoes 2, arranged side by side and preferably separated by a piece of non-magnetic material 11, are integral with the core of the magnet, the coil 6 of which has its plane arranged vertically. In other arrangements, the plane of the coil is horizontal, and the shoes are attached by screws to the core of the magnet.
Patent GB-190424326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LEGE ANNIBAL JEAN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1904-11-10
Granted: 1905-12-09
Abstract: 24,326. LÚgÚ, A. J. B. Nov. 10. Crank linkages.-The reciprocating motion of the piston of an internal-combustion engine is converted into rotary motion by arranging the cylinder e around the axis of the crank shaft and connecting the rods e<2> to a spider g<3> or webbed disc mounted upon the rod g' which is pivoted to the crank b<1>; another rod g<2> transmits motion to the valve shaft c. An arm on the spider or disc works in a guide on the framing and prevents rotation. All the joints are ball-and-socket joints.
Patent GB-190501279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Registering Calipers and the like.
Inventor: STUBBS EVERARD
Filed: 1905-01-23
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 1279. Stubbs, E. Jan. 23. Calliper and like gauges.-One contact of a calliper gauge is formed by a movable nose, connected by multiplying-levers with a needle which indicates divergences of articles measured from a standard size. In one form, Fig. 5, the contact-nose D forms part of a lever C<2>, pivoted on one of two heads T, T', which slide on a graduated bar S. The lever C<2> is acted on by a spring G<1>, and its long arm engages the short arm of a pointer E' moving over a scale F. In callipers, the lever C<2> is replaced by a lever curved to pass along the calliper leg, and having its short arm engaged by a spring plunger, which forms the contact-nose. Fig. 3 is an end view of internal callipers inserted in a tube to be measured. Two contacts are formed by the ends of a cross-pin K fixed in one leg J, and the third by a short arm M of a bell-crank lever M<1>, pivoted to the other leg. The long arm of the bell-crank M<1> bears against an arm 0, fixed to a spindle 0<1> which passes along the calliper leg and carries at its end a pointer (not shown) moving in front of a scale. By rotation of the pointer, the contact M is depressed to permit of the insertion of the callipers in the tube. A spring acting on the arm 0 causes the contact M to be pressed outwards again.
Patent GB-190501378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pigeon Rings and other like Marking Rings.
Inventor: CARTER JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-01-24
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 1378. Carter, J., and Vigurs, H. G. Jan. 24. Labels. - Pigeon and other marking-rings, preferably of aluminium so that they cannot be soldered when broken, are made with one or more holes or slots, such as b. The weakened portions c, d stretch or break should an attempt be made to expand the rings to fit the legs of older birds. In a modification, narrow slits are made in the edges of the rings.
Patent GB-190502331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vegetable Cutters.
Inventor: BRANDLEY EMA HENRIETTA
Filed: 1905-02-06
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 2331. Brandley, E. H. Feb. 6. Cutting and slicing vegetables.-A circular disk 5 supported on legs 6 is formed with radial slots 8, which have raised sharpened edges or are fitted with knives. A container 14 for the vegetable, fitted with a presser-plate 15, is pivotally mounted on the disk, and is rotated to slice the vegetable.
Patent GB-190506618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Application of Oily Materials, Disinfectants and the like to Roads and other Surfaces.
Inventor: BRANDT HEINRICH OTTO
Filed: 1905-03-29
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 6618. Brandt, H. O. March 29. Watering-carts.-Relates to means for emulsifying oil, disinfectants, &c. in water or aqueous solutions and for sprinkling the emulsion on roads, railway tracks, or in mines &c. In the form shown in Fig. 3, oil contained in a. vessel B is fed to a centrifuge or rotating disk D<1>, by which it is finely divided and mixed with a solution of an emulsifying-agent from a tank A for delivery from the outlet E. The centrifuge may be driven from the vehicle wheels or independently, or may be: replaced by an air or steam blast or by any other mixing-apparatus. In another arrangement, separate vessels contain an aqueous alkaline solution and the oily material, in which latter is dissolved, a fatty acid ; the oil and alkali are mixed by a centrifuge or like appliauce, either before or after dilution for sprinkling. In the-form shown in Fig. 6, the oily material containing resin or a fatty acid is supplied from a tank B, and an emulsifying- agent is supplied from a tank B<1>, the whole being mixed with the water in the tank A by an agitator G or by a steam or air jet. In another form, the oil and the emulsifier are mixed by a rotating wire basket or the like in a single small tank before being emptied into the tank A. The mixing may be effected by means of an air or steam jet, or by rocking or rotating the small tank by gearing from the vehicle wheels, by independent power, or by the mere jolting of the vehicle as it passes over the road.
Patent GB-190507199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disinfecting Apparatus in connection with the Water Waste Preventers of Water Closets and the like.
Inventor: BUECKLEY JAMES FRANCIS
Filed: 1905-04-05
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 7199. Buckley, J. F. April 5. Water-waste preventers fitted with disinfecting- apparatus. Disinfecting-tablets are contained in tubes 0 which have pivoted bottoms C' and are supported on a pillar B screwed adjustably to the lid of the flushing-cistern. To the ball lever E is attached a link D, jointed at the other end to a slide F working in guides G, G<1> which, when the ball rises, pushes the lowermost tablet from one of the tubes C through an opening I in the lid of the cistern into a perforated receptacle J, where it is held in suspension under the inlet water.
Patent GB-190507211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Clocks
Inventor: CAMPICHE HENRI ALFRED
Filed: 1905-04-05
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 7211. Campiche, H. A. April 5. Electric clocks.-In secondary clocks, the ratchetwheel d is driven by a pawl h on the weighted lever f pivoted at g. This lever is lifted by the armature lever l, l<1>. The feed is made accurate by the provision of a large stop-wheel e and four pawls p, s, v, u. The main pawl is a heavy lever p pivoted at o and provided with a roller p' to engage the wheel. The pawl s is pivoted at o and is raised by a rod t fixed to the lever f. The pawl v, which may be dispensed with, is moved by a similar rod x, but locks the wheel e as the rod x rises. The pawl u is a gravity pawl.
Patent GB-190509466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Two-stroke Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: REYNOLDS LEETHEM
Filed: 1905-05-05
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 9466. Reynolds, L. May 5. Gas and like engines.-Fig. 1 shows at two-stroke-cycle engine in which a supplementary piston j, working in the interior of the main piston f, serves to draw in the charge through co-operating ports b<1>, e, and afterwards to force it into the combustion chamber c when the ports e communicate with the longitudinal passages d. The pistons are connected to the main shaft h<2> as shown, the throw of the crank connected to the supplementary piston being greater than that of the working crank. During the return stroke of the pistons, the combustion products are expelled by the working piston f through the exhaust valve b'. The cylinders may be provided with cooling-ribs or with water or air cooling-jackets. In a modification, the supplementary piston is connected to the same crank-pin as the motor piston through two connecting-rods and a rocking lever.
Patent GB-190509960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generators for use in Lamps or Lanterns, more especially those of Automobiles and for other purposes.
Filed: 1905-05-11
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 9960. Weldhen & BlÚriot, [BlÚriot, L.]. May 11. Acetylene. - Relates to improvements in non- automatic acetylene generators of the type described in Specification No. 26,890, A.D. 1904. The generator shown is adapted for use in an automobile lamp. Fig. 1 shows a section through one of twin generators, each comprising a casing a, g divided into two parts by a gas-tight partition n. Within the casing g is a gas cylinder i adapted to contain a carbide receptacle p, which has a conical top r and a perforated tube s depending therefrom. Above the chamber i and fitting against a washer 14 is a water chamber u divided into two portions by a cylindrical part w. To the base of the cylinder w is attached a tubular extension v which enters the tube s. The interior of the cylinder w is connected with the outer chamber by a water seal 1, passages 3, and an orifice y. Water is supplied to the carbide through openings x in the tubular extension, the size of which can be regulated by an adjustable termination 15 having a central well 17 into which solid matters in the water are diverted by an internal ring 16. The tubular extension can be shut off from the water chamber by a screw-down valve 6, by which the admission of water to the carbide is regulated. The chambers w, u communicate with the exterior chamber a by openings 8 in a screw cap 4 and by a pipe 10, respectively, and the chamber u can be charged with water through an opening z fitted with a stopper 9. The water reservoir is fitted gas-tight into the gas chamber i by means of disks 11, 12, which screw upon the tube v and between which a ring 13 of india-rubber is clamped. The chamber a is fitted with a hinged cap. The annular space within the casing g serves as a receptacle for cooling-water, which is introduced through a stoppered orifice in the partition n. The generated gas passes into a pipe b, which serves as a purifier and is divided into three sections ; exit pipes from the twin generators enter the outer sections, which contain purifying-material, and the burner tube is connected to the central section, which may contain cottonwool. In operation, when one of the generators is started, the empty space in the other generator serves as a reservoir for excess of gas ; further excess will pass up the tube v into the chamber wand thence to the exterior. When one generator is exhausted, it acts in its turn as a reservoir for the other. Three or more generators may also be used, provided, if necessary, with isolating-devices to facilitate cleaning.
Patent GB-190515449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Feeding Bottles
Inventor: DOWELL JOHN
Filed: 1905-07-27
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 15,449. Dowell, J. July 27. Feeding-bottles. - A feeding-bottle fitted with a teat at one end and a valve at the other of the kind formed in the moulds described in Specifications No. 25,724, A.D. 1902, and No. 20,283, A.D. 1904, is constructed so that it will be stable when supported on either of the sides d, c, Fig. 2, and so that the fittings may be indiscriminately placed on either neek b. In order to facilitate putting on the teat and to prevent its being pulled off by the child, the rim g of each neck is formed with a rounded upper surface and a sharply defined under surface. The central surface d may be dispensed with, and only two flat surfaces c be provided for the bottle to rest on. Indexes or scales may be marked on the bottle.
Patent GB-190516927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tables for use as Card or Game or Smokers' Tables
Inventor: CLENNELL JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-08-21
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 16,927. Clennell, J. J. Aug. 21. Tables.-Tables to serve as tea tables, card or game tables, smokers' tables, &c. are provided with small trays or rings to hold ash-trays, counters, saucers, tumblers, &c., which can be protruded from the sides of the table or retracted by turning the top. The trays h are attached to levers f pivoted to the stationary portion of the table and connected to links e attached to the rotating top of the table. In a modification, the trays h are attached to arms sliding in guides in the fixed portion of the table and actuated by studs engaging with spiral grooves in the revolving top. More than one tray may be attached to each worm f. A smokers' cabinet may be substituted for the rotating top.
Patent GB-190519105-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Feeding Plug or Cork for Bottles and the like.
Inventor: LOUIS-PIERRE GOUDEY
Filed: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 19,105. Goudey, L. P. Sept. 21, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Emptying bottles &c.- Relates to means for feeding alcohol from a bottle &c. to a heater such as that described in Specification No. 12,607, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Stoves &c.], or for other purposes. Two tubes b, c are passed through the stopper a, for admission of air and delivery of the liquid respectively. The air tube b is bent over at forty-five degrees. The stopper may be provided with a rubber envelope, to adapt it to various bottles.
Patent GB-190519661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Piece Goods Sewing Machines.
Inventor: MYCOCK WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-09-29
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 19,661. Mycock, W. Sept. 29. Treadle mechanism.-Relates to piece-goods sewing-machines. The machine-head e is carried upon a telescopic standard f by which its height can be adjusted. The driving-wheel m is mounted on a bracketj adjustably on the standard, and the connecting-rod is telescopic so that the wheel centre can be moved to keep the length of the driving- belt constant. In the form shown, the standard and connecting-rod are secured by pawls i, t on the outer members f, s which are kept in engagement with the teeth of racks on the inner members h, q by locking-rings k, u. The base a is made of horseshoe shape so as to enclose the treadle b.
Patent GB-190521346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Vacuum Brakes.
Inventor: CHURCHWARD GEORGE JACKSON
Filed: 1905-10-20
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 21,346. Churchward, G. J., Snell, F. W., Rayer, F. H., and Dumas, C. K. Oct. 20. Brakes.-Relates to improvements in the vacuum brake described in Specification No. 3958, A.D. 1904, in which the flow of atmospheric air into the train-pipe during an ordinary application of the brakes is automatically regulated, while the air is allowed to enter with full rapidity for an emergency application. The automatic valve shown in Fig. 1 is similar to that described in the prior Specification, but its valve m is normally held seated, by a spring l<1>, to close the communication between the driver's valve at b and the train-pipe at c. One method of connecting up the automatic valve i, e with the driver's valve b<2> is shown in Fig. 2. The capacity of the chamber i may be increased by the addition of a reservoir i<1> ; this chamber is connected to the pipe b<1>, leading to the driver's valve, by a connexion g<2> containing a non- return valve g<3>, through which the chamber ! i can be exhausted. A by-pass b<3> around the automatic valve permits of the train-pipe c<2> being exhausted through a non-return valve b<4>. In an ordinary application of the brakes, the chamber i is first charged through the connexion g<2> and a restricted aperture in the valve g<3>, and, when the pressure above the diaphragm h has risen sufficiently, the valve m is opened. The chamber below the diaphragm h communicates with the train-pipe through an aperture f so that, should the trainpipe pressure rise too quickly, the valve m would be reseated until the pressure in the chamber i had risen sufficiently to open it again. Air may also be admitted to the chamber i through additional apertures controlled by the driver's valve, so that the vacuum in the train-pipe can be reduced at different rates. For an emergency application, air can be admitted to the chamber i through a passage b<5> without having to pass through the restricted aperture in the valve g<3>, and the valve m is thus held open long enough to admit sufficient air to actuate the accelerating-valves on the trainpipe ; or, as an alternative arrangement, a connexion b<6> may be provided so that an accelerating-valve b<7> can be operated directly from the driver's valve. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the automatic valve is connected to the atmosphere at b through a branch pipe b<9>. In the service application position 3 of the driver's valve, air is admitted to the chamber i of the automatic valve through a restricted aperture and a pipe b<8>, while in the ' emergency application ' position 4, air is admitted directly to the train-pipe through a pipe c<3>. In the 'release' position 1 and the running ' position 2, the pipes b<8>, c<3> are connected, to maintain a vacuum in the chamber i. The modified automatic valve, described in the prior Specification, in which the lower diaphragm is replaced by a perforated piston, is also arranged to be normally closed by a spring.
Patent GB-190524233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Scissors, Shears and like Instruments.
Inventor: NOWILL ERNEST
Filed: 1905-11-23
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 24,233. Nowill, E. Nov. 23. Scissors and shears.-In order to force the shanks a<1>, b<1> of scissors &c. apart so as to adjust the set of the blades and cause them to assume an angular position with regard to one another, a screw c, Fig. 2, passes through the shank a<1> behind the pivot a<3> and bears against the shank b<1>. The screw c may be replaced by a stud which has at its end a cam c<3>, Fig. 4, having an inclined face which works in a hole a<5> having a corresponding inclined face. The cam can be rotated by a milled head c<1> on the stud, or by a screwdriver working in a nick in the end of the stud.
Patent GB-190526642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Decorating of Plain Surfaced Enamelled Cast Iron Sanitary and other Ware.
Inventor: MACHUTCHEON ALEXANDER MACMILLA
Filed: 1905-12-21
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 26,642. MacHutcheon, A. M., and MacHutcheon, J. Dec. 21. Enamelling.-Relates to the ornamental enamelling of plain-surfaced cast iron sanitary or other ware, such as baths, cisterns, sinks, lavatory bowls, basins, closets, &c. The surface is first enamelled uniformly with a one-colour powdered enamel, and then, while still at fusing temperature, sprinkled with a powdered enamel, or enamels of contrasting colour, by sieving, spraying, pencilling, transferring, or the like, or through suitably-shaped designs to produce a decorative effect.
Patent GB-190600332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Detachable Tread Bands for the Tyres of Motor and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: GAUTIER CLAUDE MARIE
Filed: 1906-01-05
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 332. Gautier, C. M. Jan. 5. Tyres, pneumatic.-A detachable tread band C of leather, canvas, &c., fitted or not with an armoured tread A, is adapted for use on tyres of different eizes by having its edges C<1> loosely folded around the retaining-devices D, which consist of rubber, cord, rope, or other elastic material such as coiled spring. The retaining-devices are held between the turned-in edges G of the rim and the beaded edges F' of the ordinary outer cover F. The edges C<2> of the band may be connected by means of an elastic webbing E or the like.
Patent GB-190601019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Furnaces.
Inventor: GIN GUSTAV
Filed: 1906-01-15
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 1019. Gin, G. Jan. 15. Electric furnaces. - An induction furnace has a channel 1 running forwards and backwards parallel to itself, to increase the ohmic resistance relatively to the self-induction of the furnace.
Patent GB-190604558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoes and Boots.
Inventor: HITTCHER CARL
Filed: 1906-02-24
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 4558. Hittcher, C. Feb. 24. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Heels.-A renewable heel for boots and shoes consists of a piece a of leather attached to the boot, and a heel proper comprising a flanged steel hoop b, which may be filled out with layers c of leather. The part a is provided with a threearmed metal plate f having threaded holes d at its ends to receive the fastening-screws e, which pass through holes in the flange of the loop band screw into the holes d. For high-class boots and shoes, the metal bow b may be dispensed with, and plates of caoutchouc used instead of the leather c. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 3084, A.D. 1886.]
Patent GB-190607554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism of Chain Grate Stokers.
Filed: 1906-03-29
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 7554. Babcock & Wilcox, and McLaren, R. A. March 29. Variable-speed gearing; clutches.-A chain-grate stoker for steam-boiler &c. furnaces is operated continuously by worm gearing provided with speedchanging mechanism. The grate is geared to a shaft A, Fig. 2, operated from the driving-shaft H through the gearing shown, one of the wormwheels E being locked on its shaft by a spring- pressed friction clutch F to allow of slip when undue strain is put on the gearing. The speedchanging mechanism consists of a number of unequal toothed wheels I<1>, I<2>, I<3>, I<4>, Fig. 3, secured to the shaft H and gearing to a number of unequal toothed pinions J<1>, J<2>, J<3>, J<4> mounted loosely to a continuously-operated hollow spindle K. The driving-sprocket L may be connected to the spindle K by a friction clutch. Any one of the pinions may be made fast to the spindle K by a clutching- device, which may consist of a pin m passing through a central spindle M which is moved longitudinally by a hand-lever or other device such as a hand-wheel 0 screw-threaded to engage a screwthreaded sleeve P having a flat part to engage a corresponding part of a fixed boss Q. The clutch pin m has rollers at the ends to engage rounded, bevelled, or inclined notches in the bosses of the pinions.
Patent GB-190608099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Razor Stropping Machines.
Inventor: WILLETT SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-04-04
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 8099. Willett, S., and Willett, S. April 4. Sharpening.-In razor-stropping devices of the type in which the razor holder is reversed by gearing connected with rollers a which are traversed to and fro along the stop, the rollers are mounted in an inclined position and as close together as possible, to minimize the impact of the blade on the strop, and the razor holder is secured to the central pinion f, by which it is reversed when the direction of traverse of the rollers is changed, the pinion f being rotated by pinions c on the rollers a. A wire spring k, the ends of which project from a box j on the head-piece d, lifts the blade from the strop immediately on reversal. The pinion f is mounted on a bracket which is set back from the plane of the plate d, and the circular spring box j, formed by bending upon itself one end of a metal strip, is secured to the outer end of the plate so as to be readily removed for cleansing without interfering with the other parts of the machine. The blade holder i is fitted with springs i<1> in order that blades of different thicknesses may be held. The handle c may be hollow to receive the handle of a razor when sharpening ordinary razors. The handle c may, however, be arranged at the head of the machine.