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Patent GB-190423359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Money Boxes.
Inventor: BISHOP ROBERT HODGES
Filed: 1904-10-29
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 23,359. Bishop, R. H., Down, W., and Clark, L. E., and Staples, S. F., [trading as World's Manufacturing Co.]. Oct. 29. Money boxes.-In money boxes of the savingsbank type, the mechanism is mounted on a plate c on the lid b of the box, which can be set to receive a predetermined sum in, say, francs and halffrancs, or shillings and sixpences, when the lid is open. The full complement being reached, a lug on the counting-wheel m withdraws a bolt p and opens the lid. On opening the pivoted slot-cover f, its heel rocks the arm i of the three-armed lever g, so that the jaws j receive the coin which is inserted through the slot d. The cover is then pressed back, when the coin turns the lever and is itself forced over the opening e, when it is thrown into the box by a spring-pressed finger t, and the counting-wheel h is advanced through one or two teeth, according to the size of the coin, by the driving-pawl l. The second counting-wheel m is turned through one tooth by means of catches n for every half-revolution of the wheel h. The lever g, being locked against movement when the cover f is open, prevents fraudulent operation of the mechanism. The counting-wheels m, h indicate tens and units respectively, being figured on both sides. The figures on the upper side are visible through inspection holes, situated so as always to show the amount still required to open the box. The Provisional Specification states that the teeth of the wheel h may be removed or covered at a certain point, so as to prevent it from being operated by the insertion of coins after the full complement has been reached.
Patent GB-190425287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle-washing Machines.
Inventor: HANNA ELMER ELSWORTH
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 25,287. Hanna, E. E. Nov. 21. Bottles, washing.-In rotary cylindrical apparatus containing internal peripheral cells, the bottles in which are carried by the motion of the cylinder through the cleansing-tank, means are provided for inserting and ejecting the bottles continuously. The cylinder shell is in two parts v, w, each provided with a longitudinal slot x, y, and the ends of the shell move in annular recesses in the cylinder heads. The peripheries of these heads have equally-spaced bosses coming at intervals against knobs 12, 13 on levers 8, 9. A longitudinal comb 17 on the shell passes through the feeding-comb 16, and bottles are thereby introduced into the cells g<y>. At the same time, a stud 6 on the shell is caught by the lever 8 so that the slot in the shell is held back relative to the cells until, when the cell g<y> is half-closed, a knob on the periphery lifts the lever and thus releases the stud 6. After another half-revolution, the slot is again pulled back until the cell g<y> is completely closed, when the preceding cells are left open and the bottles in them are discharged into the apron 19. Loosely mounted on the main shaft of the cylinder are a cone t and a pinion k gearing with an intermediate wheel m, on the same shaft with which a pinion q gears with a toothed wheel within the head y<1>. The cylinder may be disengaged from this driving- gear.
Patent GB-190500609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Hydraulically Operating or Controlling various Apparatus or Appliances.
Inventor: HENRY RENE AUGUSTE JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-01-12
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 609. Henry, R. A. J. Jan. 12. Pump stroke, varying. - The variable - stroke mechanism h is employed for regulating the stroke of the piston pump p supplying power to an hydraulic system.
Patent GB-190500760-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Inspection Cover for Sewerage Manholes and Lampholes also Chambers in connection with Gas, Water, Electricity or similar Works.
Inventor: BUTT ERNEST EDWIN WALLINGTON
Filed: 1905-01-14
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 760. Butt, E. E. W Jan. 14. Man-hole covers.-The lid of a sewerage or other man-hole or hand-hole is supported by three cushions b<2> of zinc, lead, white metal, wood, leather, gutta-percha, or bituminous composition. The cushions are adjustably secured in pockets a<2>, and are bevelled as shown, to engage the correspondingly bevelled edge of the lid. The lid has an open hook c which forms a hinge while allowing free removal of the lid from the frame. In the form shown, two cushions only are employed, the third:point of support being formed by the hinge bolt e. To facilitate paving where sets are employed, the upper edge of the frame is formed with a rectangular lip.
Patent GB-190501841-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Key-holder.
Inventor: TUPPEN HORACE
Filed: 1905-01-31
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 1841. Tuppen, H. Jan. 31. Key holders. - A key holder consists of a plate a provided with a slot b, and a chain d, one end of which is secured to the plate while the other is fastened to a curved pin e provided with a ball head f. The plate a is provided with notches c, and the slot b is smaller in diameter than the ball-head f. In use, the bow of a key h is passed through the slot in the ring while the pin e rests in one side notch ; the pin is then transferred through the bow of the key to the other side notch. The key will then hang on the chain.
Patent GB-190507731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Compressors
Inventor: NEUMANN CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1905-04-11
Granted: 1906-04-11
Abstract: 7731. Neumann, C. April 11. Annular-chamber type of air-compressors. The rotating disk has dovetailed into it pistons 19, Fig. 8, of double-wedge form. Air is drawn in through the slot 43, Fig. 5, and discharged through the slot 46, the outlet pipe being fitted with a non-return valve. The rotary abutment 38 is slotted to permit the passage of the pistons, and is driven from the main shaft through bevel gearing 34, Fig. 3, and links 29. The abutment 38 works in slots in the walls, and is packed at the bottom by shaped blocks carried on lugs formed integral with the walls. The rotating disk is packed by means of rings 46<a>, Fig. 9, pressed inwards by springs adjusted by bolts 49.
Patent GB-190508628-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliances for Playing a Table Game.
Inventor: SMITH ALFRED BOWMAN
Filed: 1905-04-22
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 8628. Smith, A. B., Roberts, H. O., and Roberts, J. O. April 22. Games imitating golf; balls.-Relates to appliances for use in the table golf game described in Specification No. 9390, A.D. 1904. A hollow ball made of celluloid or other light substance is used, the ball being perforated with holes of any shape or design, or being moulded &c. from perforated sheets. A thin putting-green is used, which is made of metal, papier mÔchÚ, or three ply or other wood arranged with the grain crossing'to prevent warping. The green is formed with a hole, the edges of it are bevelled, and the green is covered with cloth, cork, baize, &c., or is painted. Miniature wooden or metallic clubs are used, -having slightly hollowed out faces to the heads of the clubs.
Patent GB-190509340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Bell Ringing Apparatus.
Inventor: SCHMITZ FRIEDRICH WILHELM
Filed: 1905-05-03
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 9340. Schmitz, F. W. May 3. Church and like bells are held fixed while the clapper swings in a forked arm so that a single stroke is given to the bell. The clapper c, mounted loose on a rock shaft d, is swung by the forked arm f, which leaves it a certain freedom of movement between the arms of the fork h. The rockshaft is actuated by pulleys through a lever o moving between two stops p. Other modifications of this hand operating- mechanism are described ; for instance, a fly-wheel q and ball bearing may be provided, and the action of the lever o may be transmitted through toothed gear. Several bells may be rung by the same operator.
Patent GB-190511149-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cuff Link
Inventor: PEARCE WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-05-29
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 11,149. Pearce, W. May 29. Sleeve-links.-In sleeve-links provided with ridges on the bottom which engage with or snap into the connecting-links to render the links rigid for insertion, these ridges are made broader towards the ends, which are undercut. The bar A is formed with broad undercut ends a<3> to receive the connexion B, which is connected at the middle of the bridges and has open ends so that it can be snapped into the undercuts in either link independently of the other.
Patent GB-190515343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to Inclined Retorts and the Method of Charging same.
Inventor: REDMAN THOMAS
Filed: 1905-07-26
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 15,343. Redman, T. July 26. Gas retorts.-Relates to means for charging gas retorts, for introducing oil &c. and for removing tar from the outgoing gas. The retort 1 is of the inclined type, and is heated in any ordinary manner. The upper end of the retort communicates with a vertical shaft 4, and can be cut off therefrom by a sliding plate 8. A hopper 10, the bottom of which can be opened or closed by a sliding plate, with means for closing it gas-tight, is mounted on an inclined pipe 13. At the bottom of this pipe 13 is a swinging plate 15, with a projecting angular portion to distribute the coal. Oil, tar, &c. may be distributed upon the hot coke by means of a pipe 16. The gas evolved passes up a shaft 5 and along a pipe 7 provided at its ends with weirs 7<a>, 7<b>, Fig. 2, which retain the tar condensed therein. Two or more retorts may be served by a single shaft 4.
Patent GB-190515627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspending-hooks for Curtains and the like.
Inventor: FENWICKE-CLENNELL MILDRED
Filed: 1905-07-31
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 15,627. Clennell, M. Fenwicke-, and Stallwood, J. C. St. L. July 31. Safety-pins d, e are attached to a brass or other hook a, for suspending curtains &c., which consists of a long shank b and a shorter curved part c. Specification No. 8209, A.D. 1896, is referred to.
Patent GB-190518276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wheels for Velocipedes and Motor Vehicles.
Filed: 1905-09-09
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 18,276. Rudge-Whitworth, Ltd., and Pugh, J. V. Sept. 9. Suspension wheels.- Relates to wire - spoke wheels for velocipedes and motor - vehicles in which a driving or braking rim is connected by spokes with the hub and the wheel rim. Two sets of spokes c, k are used to connect the rim a carrying a chain-wheel or brake drum, or both, with the hub ; this rim is fixed to one side of the roadwheel rim e by a set of spokes d tangential to a comparatively large circle, and the rim e is connected to the hub at the other side by spokes j inclined to the plane of the wheel at a greater angle than the spokes d. The spokes are bent at their ends to obtain the effect described in Specification No. 20,298, A.D. 1902. The rim a may be replaced by a ring of Z-section.
Patent GB-190519262-A (GB)
Title: Automatic, Regulable, Explosion Proof Acetylene Lamp.
Inventor: WACHTER ERNST
Filed: 1905-09-23
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 19,262. Wachter, E., and Stuckelberger, T. R. Sept. 23. Actuating lift valves.-The valve-rod 24 which closes the water valve of an acetylene generator is actuated by the rise and fall of a rubber sleeve 12, contained in a casing 20, through the medium of a helical spring 16 and a weighted or spring-controlled lever 22. A cap 15, carried by the sleeve 12, has a central opening controlled by a spring- pressed valve 13, which is adapted to be operated in case of undue rise of pressure by a pin 19 fixed to a plate 18 attached to the spring 16, allowing gas to escape to the exterior.
Patent GB-190523299-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Rendering Chrome-leather Waterproof and Durable.
Inventor: FLOERING ADOLF
Filed: 1905-11-13
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 23,299. Fl÷ring, A., and Lenneberg, M. Nov. 13. Leather-dressing compositions.-Chrome leatber is rendered water-tight and durable by being dried and then impregnated with or treated in a hot bath of paraffin or cerin either alone or with colophony, carnauba, bees-wax, china wax, or their equivalents. All or any of the above ingredients may be employed. Specifications No. 3114, A.D. 1866, No. 11,375, A.D. 1884, and No. 18,144, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Boots &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-190525226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thrust Bearings, and the Means for Lubricating the same.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-12-05
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 25,226. Allison, C. A., [Montauk Engineering Co.]. Dec. 5. Pumping-engines.-The pressure of the oil delivered by a steam pump 23 is maintained constant by means of a controller 27, consisting of an oil cylinder 29 connected by the pipe 26 to the pipe 21, and a cylinder 28 of larger area supplied with steam, water, compressed air, &c. by the pipe 33. The two pistons are on one rod 31. The pipe 34 is open to the air. If the oil pressure falls, the pistons drop, and by the connexions 36, 38, 39 operate the valve 41, admitting more steam to the pump 23.
Patent GB-190606374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames or Boards for Mounting and Displaying Advertising Bills, Pictures and similar Objects.
Inventor: MCINTOSH JOHN
Filed: 1906-03-16
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 6374. McIntosh, J., and Emett, A. March 16. Picture and like frames.-A rigid frame of four hollow, preferably metal, bars or rails is arranged above a board or the like, and has a clamping-arrangement of cranks d' on a wire spindle d for gripping advertising-bills and the like. At certain parts the inner edge of the upper bar a of the frame is bent round to form bearings or hinges a<2> for the spindle d. Each crank d' carries a sleeve e of india-rubber, leather, felt, cloth, &c. Stops f, rigidly fixed to the rail a, prevent the cranks from turning too far outwardly. The paper y is introduced through the slot h of the bar a, and the sleeves e are pushed outwardly to grip the sheet &c. The wire or spindle d may be extended through one of the bars c and provided with a button or lever for turning it, or one end may be made flat or prismatic, so as to be turned by a key introduced through an opening in the side rail. Specification No. 26,955, A.D. 1904, is referred to.
Patent GB-190607506-A (GB)
Title: Improved Adjusting Mechanism for Manifolding Apparatus
Inventor: ALTSTAEDTEN HUGO
Filed: 1906-03-28
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 7506. Altstaedten, H. March 28. Copying documents &c.-The height of a mass of copying-composition : i is adjusted, as it becomes worn away, by means of a pair of wedges f operated by a right and left handed screw c, d having a handle e for rotating it. The wedges rest on inclines g and move a board h on which the holder containing the mass of composition rests.
Patent GB-190612109-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable Extension Scaffold.
Inventor: SHEPHERD THOMAS
Filed: 1906-05-24
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 12,109. Shepherd, T. May 24. Fire - escape type of apparatus.-A portable scaffold, especially suitable for repairing and painting poles, carries three stages 3, 4, 5 consisting of boards forming three sides of a rectangle, and a vertically movable stage 8 fitted with a trap-door 9 which when open permits the scaffold to be wheeled so that the pole is in the middle of the staging. The stage 8, which is raised by a winch 14, is carried on legs 6 7, provided with projections 18<a> supported by cantilever brackets on shafts 18, which are operated by a rope 23 through levers 20, 19. The scaffold when in use is supported on ebonite feet, the back feet being hinged so as to lift up when the scaffold is moved. Accessories, such as ladders, tool chests, planks, &c., may be fastened to various parts of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190614863-A (GB)
Filed: 1906-06-30
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 14,863. Thornton-Pickard Manufacturing Co., Pickard, G. A., and Slinger, F. June 30. Squeegees are provided with rubber blades having beaded edges of larger dimensions than the dovetailed or other enlarged groove in the handle. To insert and secure the rubber blade, it is stretched by a screw and vice H until its edges e is of smaller dimensions than the groove D of the handle A. The blade secures itself on assuming its normal condition.
Patent GB-190619935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-slipping and Brake Devices for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MORGAN JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1906-09-07
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 19,935. Morgan, J. H. Sept. 7. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Disk wheels; felloes or rims. -wheels for preventing side-slip in vehicles are constructed, as shown in Fig. 3, with a sharpened or roughened edge 14, and carry tyres 15 of rubber or other suitable material, but for heavier vehicles the tread may be composed of some abrading-material, such as compressed emery, as shown in Fig. 4. The wheel has a flat surface adapted to be pressed in contact with the ring 13 on the main road wheel, and act as a brake.
Patent GB-190623259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Preventing the Emission of Sparks and Ejecting Ashes or Cinders from the Smoke Boxes of Locomotives and like Engines.
Inventor: MCKENZIE ROBERT
Filed: 1906-10-20
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 23,259. McKenzie, R. Oct. 20. Ashes, collecting and removing.- Sparks are prevented from issuing directly from the funnel of a locomotive or like engine by a perforated casing which encloses the top of the blast pipe and extends to the base of the chimney, and are ejected by the inductive action of the exhaust through one or more valve pipes which lead from near the bottom of the smoke-box to the casing. Fig. 2 shows the application of the invention to a locomotive smoke-box. The casing a, which is preferably in two parts, may rest on a preferably perforated ring d, fitted over the blast pipe b. The perforations e are inclined upward towards the interior of the casing, which is provided with a door h operated through linkwork and a crank k or otherwise from the engine footplate. The valve n in each ash-ejection pipe f is operated similarly.
Patent GB-190625218-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means for Circulating Air Round Electric Motors
Inventor: JOHNSON THOMAS
Filed: 1906-11-08
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 25,218. Johnson, T. Nov. 8. Cooling and ventilating. -An electric motor, especially for driving a rotary pump, is cooled by arranging it within an enclosing fluid-tight casing provided with inlet and outlet pipes, and by causing air, which may first be dried, to pass through the casing by means of fans mounted upon the shaft. A casing a is arranged about the motor b, and upon the shaft d of the motor is mounted a fan e which rotates over the orifice of an air pipe f leading away from the casing, the inlet pipe g being situated at the top of the casing at a point where the air is dry. The slightly reduced air pressure within the casing keeps the contained air cool. The fan may be arranged to force air into the casing, in which case there will be an excess pressure within the casing, affording a further safeguard against the entrance of moisture, but being less efficacious for cooling. An outside pump may be employed to provide the current of air, which in some cases may be passed over suitable drying agents before it enters the casing, such dried air when leaving the casing being again employed for cooling by connecting up the exit pipe with the chamber containing the drying-media. Specification No. 5853, A.D. 1906, is referred to.
Patent GB-190700521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inclined Carbon Arc Lamps.
Inventor: PEARCE EDWARD
Filed: 1907-01-08
Granted: 1908-01-02
Abstract: 521. Pearce, E., and Walton, S. Jan. 8. Arc lamps.-Regulating-mechanism for an inclined-carbon lamp comprises a double-toothed pawl 12, which is weighted so that one tooth normally engages a ratchet-wheel 9 (only partly shown) and arranged so that when tilted by a rod 15, pivoted to a regulating-lever 5, it allows one tooth or a definite number of teeth of the wheel 9 to pass. The regulating-lever 5 is connected to the cores of series and shunt solenoids, and the rod 15 may be made adjustable in length by the provision of a screw 19. The wheel 9 is fast on a spindle 8 which is connected by a. second ratchet-wheel and pawl 11 to a trebly-grooved pulley 6, over which are wound cords 7 attached to the carbon-holders 1, and a cord 18 for rewinding. The first ratchet-wheel may be replaced by a wheel having holes in its side or edge, the teeth on the double pawl being replaced by pegs.
Patent GB-190702312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Facing-point Switches for Railways and Tramways.
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-01-30
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 2312. Taylor, W. H., [Harding, G.]. Jan. 30. Points and switches.-Relates to means for operating facing-point switches on railways, tramways, &c. of the kind which are adapted to move vertically against the stock rails instead of sliding transversely. Fig. 3 shows a sectional and elevation of the track with the means for operating the points. The tongues a are supported on a series of cams g mounted on longitudinal shafts f which are connected by cranks f<1> and links f<2> to rocking levers h, p so that one tongue is depressed when the other is raised. Guide-rails, connected at intervals by rods o, are placed between the point tongues and loosely mounted at one end, so that they can be moved transversely against either point tongue. The guide-rails are. operated by the rod l, the end of which is connected to a slide m having a projection n adapted to embrace the rod o freely. Springs o<1> are fitted between this projection and the rails so as to permit trailing through without damaging the rod l and its connexions. The levers h are rocked by the engagement of arms h<2> with studs carried by the guide-rail frame. In a modification, the cams g are operated by being connected through short links with the guide-rails. A locking or guard bar may be connected up to the guide-rails.
Patent GB-190702860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: MEKARSKI LOUIS JEAN
Filed: 1907-02-05
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 2860. Mekarski, L. J. Feb. 6, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Spring wheels.-The spokes of a wheel are formed of laminated steel strips bent into a V-form, Fig. 3, and clamped rigidly to the hub and rim, between undercut blocks e<1>, e<2>, by means of keys t<1>, t<2>. In a modification, each spoke is in two parts arranged side by side and symmetrically about the radius. By making the width of the V-portion between the clamping-points eqnal to its depth, the strains at all the clamping-points become equal in operation. The rim comprises a wooden ring between two metal hoops ; ur a dished metal ring fitted with a soft tyre.
Patent GB-190705566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: CULE WILLIAM EVAN
Filed: 1907-03-07
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 5566. Cule, W. E., Richards, C. J., and Richards, B. C. March 7. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Felloes or rims; tyres, pneumatic.-To secure a detachable tyre-carrying rim d upon the wheel, a metal band b is provided with lugs c into which fit correspondingly-shaped lugs e on the rim, the lugs being held together by bolts f, preferably screwed and riveted to the lugs c, and nuts i with shoulders j located in recesses in the lugs e. The rim is detached sideways, and the lugs are shaped as shown so as to prevent relative motion in the plane of the wheel. The recesses are covered by annular plates l of smaller internal diameter and provided with hinged rotatable covers o. A hole r is made in the felloe to permit of the removal of the dustcap of the inflating-valve and the insertion of the pump connexion tube.