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Patent GB-190424123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Centrifugal Machines.
Inventor: MACFARLANE JAMES WRIGHT
Filed: 1904-11-08
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 24,123. Macfarlane, J. W. Nov. 8. Driving; brakes; lubricating.-In a clutch placed between the spindle of a centrifugal machine and its driving-motor and operated for engagement by centrifugal force, the gripping-blocks 5 are so connected to their disengaging-links 10 that the members of the clutch may oscillate relatively to one another in accordance with the movements of their respective shafts. Further, the brake of the machine and the clutch are arranged so as to be operated alternately, and, in the construction of the latter, means are provided for preventing the escape of lubricant to the frictional surfaces of the clutch and for allowing it to pass downwards to the spindle bearing of the machine. The spindle 1 of the motor carries a disc 3, upon which slide between partitions 4 the blocks 5, gripping, when the machine is working, the drum 6 connected to the spindle 8 of the machine. The disengaging- links 10 are connected to the blocks by universal joints, as shown, and at their other ends are pivotally connected to levers 12 carried between lugs 13 on the disc 3. To withdraw the blocks, the muff 15 is moved downwards by the lever 30, when its conical part engages with the rollers 14 upon the ends of the levers 12. The lever 30 is connected, as shown, to the crank 35 upon a spindle 36, which also carries a cam 44 so shaped and arranged that the clutch and brake 39 are operated alternately by the movement of the spindle 36 in either direction, and so that in no position are the two operated simultaneously. The brake is of the type in which a band embraces a drum fixed to the shaft. In this case, a piece 41 is provided at one end of the band to engage with the cam 44, a spring 43 normally keeping the band from contact with the drum. A cup 47, with inwardly-projecting edges as shown, is formed in the clutch for retaining the oil which finds its way down between the spindle 1 and the sleeve 46 forming part of the spindle bearing. It is then allowed to pass, by the slightly inclined passage 49, to the cup 23 formed in the upper part of the machine spindle. A lip 52 is formed on the part of the clutch projecting into the cup to prevent the oil from creeping up under the action of centrifugal force and escaping. When the machine stops, the oil passes by the passages shown to the bearings of the spindle 8.
Patent GB-190505698-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Retaining Waist Belts and like Bands of Silk or other similar Material in Shape, when in use.
Inventor: COHN EMILY
Filed: 1905-03-18
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 5698. Cohn, E. March 18. Belts ; stays or stiffeners.-In a device for stiffening a waistbelt, two steel strips a, a', Fig. 1, slide over one another, being held in contact by a band d. At the extreme end of each are pivoted loops b, b<1>, and the opposite edges of the band to be distended are placed over the loops, which are then pressed so as to be gripped in V-grooves g, g', Figs. 1 and 4, in the strips. To enable the strips to be fixed at any desired position relatively to each other, one of them is provided with holes e adapted to be entered' by a projection on the other.
Patent GB-190508572-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Junction for Branches of Air Conduits and the like.
Inventor: MOWER CHARLES HUDSON
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 8572. Mower, C. H. April 20. Making couplings for pipes &c.-A junction for uniting two or more branch pipes, conveying air or other gases, is formed from a sheet of suitable material which is bent and riveted to form a cone, the larger end of which is then distorted by drawing together the parts b to form branches c, d, g united by short webs, formed by the parts b, and secured together by rivets e or by soldering or brazing. The junction piece thus formed allows two or more branches to merge into one without involving the cutting of a hole in the metal, and is shaped so that there is no abrupt change of direction of the fluid flowing within. The area of the single conduit f may equal the combined areas of the branches c, d, g. Instead of first forming a cone, the sheet of metal may be bent successively over a mandrel to form the separate branches, after which, by forming a longitudinal seam, the complete junction piece is produced.
Patent GB-190510527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Wagon Buffers and other like Buffers and Stops
Inventor: BAKER JOHN WOOD
Filed: 1905-05-19
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 10,527. Baker, J. W. May 19. Buffers.-The buffer head is secured by means of a pair of washers 3, 5, Figs. 1 and 4, with square holes which are passed over the squared end 2 of the buffer shank, the outer washer 3 being turned through forty-five degrees on the rounded neck 1 and secured by screws 4 to the inner washer 5. The stem may project behind the back-plate and contain a slot to receive a chisel or other tool for convenience in repacking, or the stem may be flush with the rear of the back-plate, or the buffer may be self-contained.
Patent GB-190511147-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of a Product, which Enables Beer to be Hopped in a Rational and Economical Manner.
Inventor: BARKER GEORGE
Filed: 1905-05-29
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 11,147. Barker, G., [Ronnberg & Co., G.]. May 29. Brewing; hop compounds.-A mixture of lupulin and a saccharine substance, such as saccharose, invert sugar, glucose, &c., is added to fermented beer.
Patent GB-190511951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Floors
Inventor: KUEHL MATTHAEUS
Filed: 1905-06-07
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 11,951. K³hl, M. June 7. Floors.-In the construction of jointless floors laid on a sand, gravel, or other bed b, Figs. 3 and 4, the covering a is applied as closely as possible to a pasteboard strip c, which is carried up between the covering and the wall from a layer f placed between the lowest bed e and the sand. Any part of the covering a which approaches the wall too closely during expansion, as shown in Fig. 3, is removed and afterwards a fillet d of the same material is attached by means of moulding-boards.
Patent GB-190513770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Street Stand Pipes.
Inventor: KING JAMES
Filed: 1905-07-04
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 13,770. King, J. July 4. Hinge and swivelling joints; expansion and telescopic joints.-Relates to improvements in the swivelling and automatically locked stand-pipe, described in Specification No. 9418, A.D. 1902. The object of the invention is to allow the delivery pipe d to turn from its position at right-angles to the kerb through a quarter of a rotation in either direction, a vertically-sliding bolt q, which moves in a groove, falling into holes s at the end of the movement. The pipe d is revolubly attached to a collar b on the stand-pipe by means of its flangef, packing g, and a gland h. A collar l on the pipe d carries the look p as described in the former Specification and is provided with a lug m which takes under a hook n to prevent canting of the swan neck delivery pipe.
Patent GB-190519593-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Collapsable Boxes
Inventor: ANDERSON WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-09-28
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 19,593. Anderson, W. J. Sept. 28. Folding boxes.- A folding box made from a blank is formed with a scuttle-shaped lid. Fig. 1 shows the blank, A being a side of the box and B the parting edge. The flap F, having an aperture I, projecting parts H, and a tuck-in flap F<1> which engages with lips on the side A forms the inner cover of the box. The scuttle lid is formed by the flap C with its extensions D, E, the latter parts being provided with corners G which engage under the parts H.
Patent GB-190524612-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Measuring, Marking, and Rolling Fabrics.
Inventor: CASPERSON ANDREW MARK
Filed: 1905-11-28
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 24,612. Casperson, A. M. Nov. 28. Printing fabrics. -Relates to a machine for measuring, marking, and rolling fabrics. By means of a winding-device or co-axial belt-driven shafts 10, Fig. 2, the fabric is fed from a pile on the floor between a measuring-drum 4 and a marking-wheel 6, guide-rollers 17, 18 and tensions 20 being provided. The shafts 10 are mounted in headstocks 11 on a transverse frame 12, and support carriers 9 with cross-bars 14 on adjusting-screws 13 for slackening to release the roll. The drum 4 is driven by the fabric, and drives the wheel 6 through spur-gearing (not shown in Fig. 2). At each revolution of the drum 4, a sliding block 21 on the drum is actuated to raise the fabric against the wheel 6 for impression. The block 21 is provided with a friction roller 22 on a pivoted frame 23, and is raised against the action of a spring 24 by contact of the roller 22 with an incline 25 which is adjustable by means of an eccentric 26 and handle. The wheel 6 comprises inner and outer parts 6<c>, 6<a>, Fig. 4, connected by means of a circular rack 6<e> and spring plungers 6<d>, so that the part 6<a> carrying the types 6<b> can be adjusted to zero when required. The inking-device 31, 32, Figs. 2 and 4, is located on a bracket 29, carried by the shaft 5 of the wheel 6 and a stud 30. Intermittent inking is effected by sliding the inking-rollers 32 through a connexion 38 with a lever 33 actuated by a cam 36 on the drum shaft 3. The lever 33 can be raised from the cam 36 for continuous inking by means of a link 40 and handlever 41. When marking is not required, the inking-rollers 32 are withdrawn from the wheel 6, in which case, the measuring may be registered by a counter in connexion with the drum shaft 3.
Patent GB-190525745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Force Pumps.
Inventor: WOOD ROBERT
Filed: 1905-12-11
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 25,745. Wood, R. Dec. 11. Delivery, regulating; stroke, varying.-The delivery of a pump for water, oil, &c. is regulable, so as to give a constant flow of liquid down to the least possible amount in any required time. On a stand B, forming a tank from which the suction is taken, is a glass or other cylinder A, above which is another hollow casting C, the whole being held together by standards D. Within the cylinder A and fixed to the casting B is a cylinder E, in which are the pump barrels N containing the plungers G. The plungers G carry on their upper ends slotted arms G', and are reciprocated by pins F carried by a spur-wheel H. The spur-wheel H receives motion from a spur-quadrant K actuated by a link P, which is connected to the oscillating arm Z by means of pivoted blocks R, S arranged to slide on the rods P, Z and by means of which the stroke of the pump is varied. Oil or other liquid to be forced is poured into the cover C until the cylinder A and casing B are full. The liquid is drawn into the barrels by the ball valves band forced out through the delivery passage c past the delivery valve d and through the jets i into the tubes j connected to the boxes N', and finally is delivered through the passage k. Either of the pumps may be put out of action by means of the pins V, which, when unscrewed, open the ports r and allow the liquid to be discharged into the cylinder A.
Patent GB-190601482-A (GB)
Title: Improved Optical Indicating and Recording Devices for use with Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: GAILLARD GASTON
Filed: 1906-01-19
Granted: 1907-01-19
Abstract: 1482. Gaillard, G. Jan. 19. Compasses, magnetic; optical pointers. - In an optical indicating-device for use in mariners' com. passes and other instruments, a prism 5 carried by the moving element, such as the compass card 12, refracts a beam of light directed along the axis of the instrument by a prism 3 and a lens 4 obliquely towards a mirror 13, which reflects it on to a transparent or open part 15 at the north rhomb of the card. An adjustable prism reflects part of the axial beam in an horizontal direction above the surface of the card. The direction of this beam is adjusted according, say, to the desired course of the ship, which is then steered so that the horizontal beam coincides with the beam passing through the card. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that in some instruments the moving beam may be thrown upon the upturned end of the indicating-needle ; also, it is stated that the beam may be thrown upon a photographic recorder. ,
Patent GB-190607452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life Guards for Electric Tram-cars and Motor Driven Vehicles.
Inventor: TROTTER JAMES WATSON
Filed: 1906-03-28
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 7452. Trotter, J. W. March 28. Wheel guards and obstruction-removers.-A lifeguard for electric tramcars and motor-driven vebicles consists of a hmged slotted tray b, which is held up by springs i against rubber stops and has a pair of rollers e, f at the front. The roller e is preferably covered with soft material, and, on impact, it is driven in, together with the corrugated roller f, against the action of springs in the slotted ends of the tray arms c, Fig. 2. The engagement of the roller f with the ground rotates the two, as shown by the arrows, so that the obstruction is carried on to the tray.
Patent GB-190612124-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Tunnel Excavating Machine.
Inventor: DAVIES DAVID
Filed: 1906-05-24
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 12,124. Davies, D. May 24. Jacks. - Relates to a rotary tunnelling-machine which grinds the face and conveys the spoil to the back of the machine and is advanced by means of simultaneously operated screw jacks having means for automatic reversal. The screw p of each jack revolves in a casing p<1> and is formed with a shaftg whereon are loosely mounted wheels q<1>, q<2>. A drum s on the head a gears with the wheel q<1> and with a wheel r in gear with the wheel q<2>. A rod t passing through the screw is secured to clutches u, u<1> and carries a disk t<1>. Normally, the clutch u engages the wheel q<1> and the screw is extended from the barrel. When the disk t<1> comes into contact with the end of the barrel p<1>, the clutch u is disengaged, the clutch u<1> being engaged and the screw p driven into the barrel. To retain the screw in gear, the clutch u<1> is connected to an arm w which carries an arm v<1> connected to a spiral spring v. When the arm v<1> passes its dead-centre, the spring presses the clutch u<1> firmly home. According to the Provisional Specification, the screws may be reversed by means of sun-andplanet gearing.
Patent GB-190612204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spring Suspended Vehicles.
Inventor: MORRIS FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-25
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 12,204. Morris, F. W. May 25. Manumotive vehicles; driving-mechanism.-Relates to an arrangement whereby the vibrations of a cycle having a spring or spring-supported frame may be utilized to assist in its propulsion. A lever F, connected at one end to the vehicle body, is formed with teeth F<1> which normally engage with teeth E<1> upon the outer ring E of a one-way clutch, which has its inner member B attached to the vehicle wheel by the bolts that hold the hub plates. The lever F is carried in a sleeve G which is formed with an arm carrying a ring J bolted to a second ring K, the two rings running loosely upon balls L inserted between them and the clutch member B, the balls being protected by side plates M. In order to allow for reversing the vehicle, the lever F is withdrawn from the ring E by the end H of a lever.
Patent GB-190614262-A (GB)
Title: Method of Lubricating Pneumatic Machinery.
Inventor: EMERY EDWIN ARD
Filed: 1906-06-21
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 14,262. Emery, E. A. June 21. Lubricators.-In pneumatic machinery, such as a Westinghouse air-brake, a solid lubricant is exposed to the action of compressed air and moisture, and is conveyed by the current of air to the parts to be lubricated. The casing 5, coupled to an air-pipe, has a lateral chamber 8, closed by the cap 9, and containing a holder 10 with a charge of solid lubricant A, in the path of the air current. The charge of lubricant may be placed in a trap adjacent to the air current.
Patent GB-190619106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Regulators for Liquid Fuel Burners.
Inventor: CLARKSON THOMAS
Filed: 1906-08-27
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 19,106. Clarkson, T. Aug. 27. Thermostats.-A thermostat, of the kind in which two metals having different coefficients of expansion are employed, is made to actuate the valve controlling the supply of liquid fuel to the burners of a steam generator, through the medium of a removable rod having no appreciable expansion. This rod may be interchanged with others of different lengths so that the temperature at which the thermostat comes into operation may be varied. The thermostat portion comprises a tube D, Fig. 1, fitting in an outer tube A through which circulates steam from the generator, and a rod E, supported loosely in the tube D and of a different expansibility. The removable rod J is interposed between the end of the rod E and the valve as shown, and is preferably rounded at its ends. A flange D<2> is formed on or secured to the outer end of the tube D, and is held in place against the face of the steam connexion B by a flange on the valve casing. The inner end of the tube D is closed, and, normally, the outer end of the rod E is flush with the outer face of the flange D<2>, as shown. The valve consists of a cylindrical central portion G, in alinement with the thermostat, and reduced end portions, on the inner one G<1> of which is formed a conical face, having a cut G<3> to serve as a by-pass, and is pressed towards its seat by a spring H enclosed in a cap F<9>. When the tube D expands, the rods J, E are pressed inwards by the spring H and the valve is closed. To remove the rod J, the cap F<9> and the valve are removed, when the pressure of the oil which has escaped past the rod J into the tube G forces out the rods E, J. To replace the rod, it is inserted in a hole G<5> formed in the outer end of the valve, which is then used as a tool. The valve is withdrawn and reversed and the cap F<9> secured again. To prevent obstruction owing to deposits of oil in the tube D, a stuffing-box may be interposed between the valve and the thermostat, as shown in Fig. 3. In this case, the valve casing is separated from the tube by distance-pieces N which serve as bolts for securing the flange D<2> against the steam connexion B and also for securing the flange o' of the stuffing-box to the valve casing. The rod E is secured to the inner end of the tube D, and the rod J is attached to it by means of a screw union, adjustment of which may serve to vary the temperature limits at which the thermostat comes into operation. Or the connexion between the rods E, J may be made at a fixed distance along the former, rods of different lengths being inserted as before. A gauge M may be placed on the fuel outlet pipe to indicate the amount of fuel passing to the burners.
Patent GB-190620606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dental Tools.
Inventor: ROBINSON LEO SHENSTONE
Filed: 1906-09-17
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 20,606. Robinson, L. S. Sept. 17. Dental instruments.-Rotary abrading &c. brushes or disks are held between a washer 5 and a flanged sleeve 2 which is held upon the mandrel A by expanding the latter by a barbed wire nail 6. The flange 3 may be replaced by a separate washer, and the washer 5 by the head of the nail. As shown in Fig. 3, the washers may be cup-shaped, and the brush may be formed by tying the bristles round the middle and passing the nail through, the washers spreading the bristles into the required form.
Patent GB-190624690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Counting Apparatus.
Inventor: CRANNER BJARNE
Filed: 1906-11-03
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 24,690. Cranner, B. Nov. 4, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Counting-apparatus.-In apparatus for counting coins of different denominations simultaneously, the counter is actuated by feelers which distinguish between full and empty pockets on a carrier belt. The coins are fed from a hopper 34 to a carrier belt 24 provided with recessed plates 25 in which the coins are caught, carried upwards, and pressed into position by a brush 36. The correct positioning of the coins is assisted by disks 38, which serve as temporary bottoms to the plates 25 and are mounted on a belt 37. The coins are conveyed past the feeler 8, carried on a crank 9 on the shaft 10 and having an extension 7, which is linked to a rocking lever 5 carrying the counteractuating pawl 3. The normal path of the feeler is shown at x, Fig. 5 ; but when a coin is in its pocket, the opposite extremity y is given an upward movement whereby the ratchet-wheel 2 is actuated, the pawl 3 being brought back to its original position by an eccentric 15 which rocks a bell-crank lever 14. In a modification in which the carrier belt is provided with two rows of coin seats, a pair of feelers 8<a>, 8<b>, Fig. 3, have extensions 7<a>, 7<b> which are linked to a balancepiece 5a, so that when one coin pocket is empty and the adjacent one full, the balance-piece is rocked slightly to the left or right, whereby the pawl arm is given a mcvement only one-half of that when both pockets are full. The machine may be made in duplex with a carrier belt for two different denominations of coins.
Patent GB-190625436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Detachable Rims for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: MINTON VINCENT HARRY
Filed: 1906-11-12
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 25,436. Minton, V. H., and Minton, F. C. Nov. 12. Felloes or rims; tyres, pneumatic.-A detachable tyre carrying r i m comprises two flanged rings g, l, each formed with an inward flange or series of lugsf, m, respectively, and connected by screwed studsp and nuts as shown. The rim fits over a fixed ring c on the felloe and is drawn against a fixed flange, or series of lugs d by means of transverse bolts. A butt-ended ring 0, fitted between the tyre beads, replaces the usual security bolts
Patent GB-190626295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Amusement Apparatus.
Inventor: BARNHART CLARENCE LESLIE
Filed: 1906-11-20
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 26,295. Barnhart, C. L. Nov. 20. Roundabouts.-The platform A which carries passengers is given a simple rotary, or a gyratory or wave-like motion. As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the platform is provided with inner and outer rails, and is suspended from an upper shaft C by means of guys or rods c<3>, c<4> are hooked on collars c<2>, c<1> respectively. The rods c<3> are connected to the platform A by nuts, and the rods c' are attached to curved ends c<10> of supports c<8> which are stayed by hollow supports c<9> and fitting over the ends c<0> and over fixed rods on the platform. The shaft C is formed at its end with a ball c, which is supported on balls in a socket d of a collar d' attached to a shaft D, driven by the gearing shown and mounted in a standard B. The collar d is mounted on ball bearings on a sleeve b screwed to the standard and is formed with slots d<5> which engage pins or trunnions c<13> on the ball c; these pins transfer rotary motion to the shaft C. A gyratory motion is given to the shaft C preferably by engaging the upper end of the shaft C, provided with a rotary sleeve f<1>, in an S-shaped &c. slot f in a disk F, suspended from a shaft E driven by suitable gearing. A stage H for reaching the platform A is provided, and suitable means for holding the platform stationary may be used.