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Patent GB-190424213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tyres for Wheels.
Inventor: PARKER ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-11-09
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 24,213. Parker, A. Nov. 9. Tyres, pneumatic, preventing slipping and puncture of. A leather or like band A, having a number of transverse slits a, through which are passed metal or like plates B, preferably curved to fit the tyre and bent over upon each other, scalefashion, at the tread, is secured, detachably or otherwise, to the ordinary cover. The tread portion of each plate may be smooth, or formed with transverse or circumferential corrugations or with other projections. The plates may be secured directly to the tyre cover, an inner lining of canvas being used to protect the air tube.
Patent GB-190505150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Governing Devices for Marine and like Engines.
Inventor: FRESEN WILHELMUS JOHANNES HEND
Filed: 1905-03-11
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 5150. Fresen, W. J. H. March 11. Drawings to Specification. Valve-chests; throttle valves, arrangement of.- In a governing-arrangement for marine engines, the governor operates a throttle valve which is placed in the valve-chest, between the distributing- valve and the expansion valve. Stop-gear.-The governor consists of a verticallymoving piston placed in the steam-pipe. A weight can be released by hand to fall on the head of the piston-rod. This forces the action of the governor and stops the engine.
Patent GB-190506271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: BONNELLA GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1905-03-24
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 6271. Bonnella, G. J., and Bonnella, A. March 24. Switches.-In Pressel switches for electric lighting, a sliding bridge-piece, with inclined surfaces part conducting and part insulating, connects two of three contacts in either of its two positions. An insulating-base a, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, carries three terminals b, c, d, from each of which projects a spring-pressed rounded knob e. The insulating bridge-piece f, shaped as shown in Fig. 2, carries a bent metal plate g, Fig. 4, which fits under the block f, and on two side faces. Two metal rods h, i with heads q are fastened to the block f by a screwed rod k, which passes through the block and may be made as part of one of the rods h, i. Plates screwed to the base a serve as guides for the rods h, i, and the case is slotted at o. As shown, the contacts.b, c are connected, but if the rod i be pressed inwards the contacts b, d are connected. The spring knobs e pass from one inclined surface to another with a snap action, giving a quick change from one circuit to the other. Slots v are provided for the passage of two leads, the third being fastened directly to the contact b. A modification is described for use on a single circuit, the middle terminal b being omitted. An insulating-block r and a metal block s fit together, preferably as shown in Fig. 6, the metal block s being insulated from the rod which supports it. The circuit is broken by pressing the rod i inwards.
Patent GB-190506669-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hand Grip for the Rims of Baths
Inventor: PUGH JOHN HAVEN
Filed: 1905-03-29
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 6669. Pugh, J. H. March 29. Baths.-Rims of baths are fitted with a non- slipping device for the hand of the user when raising himself, consisting of a mat B of rubber or the like retained upon the rim by a metal frame C. This is fastened to the rim by a clamp or other means, and is made to expand so as to engage rims of different shapes and sizes.
Patent GB-190510466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for the Manufacture of Mineral Waters and their Delivery on Draught; applicable to Analogous or other purposes.
Filed: 1905-05-18
Granted: 1906-05-18
Abstract: 10,466. Arcanum, Ltd., and Moser, L. J. May 18. Measured quantities, delivering.-An apparatus for dispensing aerated drinks comprises meaus for aerating water and means of the type described in Specification No. 20,835, A.D. 1902, for delivering the aerated water in measured quantities along with measured quantities of flavourings, syrups; spirits, &c. An aerating - cylinder 3, Fig. 2, is supplied with gas from a cylinder through a reducing-valve by an inlet A, and with water by a pump or from a water main by an inlet 7. The water passes through a rose 8, and may be further broken up by falling on to a plate 10 and thence on to a perforated plate 9. The aerated water passes through a heating or cooling coil to a measuring- chamber 17, Fig. 7. It enters by an inlet 13 and passes through a port 23 in a rotary valve 22 into the chamber. The rotary valve is turned by the operating-lever of the machine closing. the port 23 and opening communication by a concealed port in the valve between the chamber 17 and a discharge outlet. At the same time, a tappet 33 on the shaft of the valve depresses a plate which closes the end of the snift pipe 35. In a modification, the snift pipe passes down the centre of the chamber and communicates with a port on the inner, face of the valve. The inlet pipe for the aerated liquid also communicates with a port on the inner face. The double pistons of the syrup-measuring valves are constructed so as to be adjustable for wear. The stem 61, Fig. 6, has a circular boss 63 and-screw pin 64 at each end. A leather cup 66 placed on each pin contains conical washers 68 separated by an india-rubber washer 69. The conical washers are pressed together to adjust the piston by a screw cap 65. The shaft of the rotary valve of the aerated-water measuring-chamber may be connected to the operating lever by a clutch, so that, when the clutch is out of action, syrup &c. may be delivered alone. The whole or the delivery part of the apparatus may be placed in a box or case, According to the Provisional Specification,- the apparatus may be combined with a coin-freed mechanism.
Patent GB-190511287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Penny-in-the-slot Automatic Pianos.
Filed: 1905-05-30
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 11,287. Goodman, R. A., Rose, J., and Rose, Coop, & Rissone. May 30. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Displaying.- Automatic pianos, which may be coinfreed, are provided with an endless display band D carrying pictures, which passes round rotating square blocks or rollers C at the ends of a box B in the case of the piano. The pictures are viewed through a transparent panel, apertures b being provided in the box. The endless band is driven intermittently from the barrel of the piano, which carries a wheel f gearing with a wheel mounted in the frame H and carrying on its axis a pinion g, from which the shaft k is driven by a toothed wheel J, arm j, and pin-wheel K. The block C carries a preferably four-leaved wheel E, and is intermittently driven from the shaft k by means of a locking-disk carrying a driving-pin l, which engages one of the recesses of the wheel E and gives it a quarterturn to change the picture at the completion of each revolution of the shaft k. In a simpler form of driving-mechanism, the wheel driven from the wheel f carries the arm for driving the wheel K.
Patent GB-190513772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Hose Racks and Valves
Inventor: PORTER FINLEY ROBERTSON
Filed: 1905-07-04
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 13,772. Porter, F. R. July 4. Hose racks.-A hose rack 12 is rotatably mounted upon an up-standing pivotal projection 11, which is secured to a valve casing 10. This construction allows the use of an ordinary valve provided with a downward discharge pipe, and as the rack exerts no pressure upon the discharge pipe, no leakage can occur at this point. The hose is strung through rings 17 which are suspended from the rack.
Patent GB-190516249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Constructing and Laying Underground Mains for the Distribution of Electricity.
Inventor: HOOPER PERCY NICHOLAS
Filed: 1905-08-10
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 16,249. Hooper, P. N., and Duckham, A. Aug. 10. Conduits; insulators.-Bare conductors of copper, aluminium, or the like are carried in insulating rings or bushes made of some material which does not readily soften with heat, in channels in concrete, ferro-concrete, stoneware, or like conduits. When the wires are in position, insulating-material such as bitumen or the like, vulcanized or not, is run in, the cover being cambered as indicated to prevent air from being trapped durirg the process. Covers of the form shown in Fig. 5 are then placed over the openings in the top of the conduit. Junctions are made through branch pieces of the form shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190519693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bricks for use in the Construction of the Walls of Bacteria Beds.
Inventor: LINES EDGAR
Filed: 1905-09-29
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 19,693. Lines, E. Sept. 29. Bricks for use in the construction of the walls of bacteria beds or the like are made with eight equidistant recesses a in their upper faces and four cylindrical projections b smaller than the recesses on their undersides directly beneath the end recesses. Fig. 8 shows the bricks c assembled to form walls with hollow spaces d between the bricks.
Patent GB-190523113-A (GB)
Title: Methods of Obviating Noise in Geared Wheels
Inventor: DOWLING FRANK
Filed: 1905-11-10
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 23,113. Dowling, F. Nov. 10. Toothed gearing; worm gearing; shocks, preventing.-Relates to a means for preventing back-lash and obviating noise in toothed gearing. The driving-pinion is wide enough to gear with the driven pinion A and a similar narrow toothed wheel B loose on the driven shaft C. The wheels .A, B are connected by hydraulic or pneumatic rams, the piston being attached to one wheel and the cylinder to the other, stops limiting the displacement. By this means, the teeth of these wheels bind continuously on the teeth of the driving-pinion. For heavy gearing, in which one or more hydraulic rams are used, the cylinder communicates with the pump by means of a passage H through the wheel and shaft. When wheels are required to slide in and out of gear, as in change gears for motor-cars &c., it is desirable to bevel the teeth. The arrangement is suitable also for worm gearing. According to the Provisional Specification, springs may be used.
Patent GB-190523286-A (GB)
Title: Weather Shields for Motor Propelled Vehicles
Inventor: CAREW-GIBSON JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1905-11-13
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 23,286. Gibson, J. G. Carew-. Nov. 13. Wind guards or deflectors.-A collapsible weather screen F to protect the steering-apparatus C of a motor-car is attached at the front to the dashboard or foot-board of the vehicle, and is supported by one or more hoops G pivoted to the frame of the vehicle. The sides of the screen are extended at J and secured to the vehicle body by a fastening K. A rigid, vertical, transparent screen may be attached to the hoop G to afford further protection to the occupants of the driver's seat A, and aprons may be provided fixed at the front end to the hoop and at the rear end carried by the passengers or attached to the vehicle body. The weather screen F may be made of reflecting or translucent material, or windows or apertures may be made in the material to give light to the interior.
Patent GB-190524959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disc Graphophones and like Instruments.
Inventor: MACDONALD THOMAS HOOD
Filed: 1905-12-01
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 24,959. Macdonald, T. H. May 23, [date . applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gramophones.-In disk talking-machines, the whole of the swinging reproducer arm is capable of rotation about an horizontal as well as about a vertical axis, a spherical joint being employed which is lubricated with petroleum jelly. The joint is formed of a ring 5 supported on a ledge, and a spherical shaped cup terminating the reproducer arm 6. The ring 5, which can rotate in its own plane on the ledge, is shaped interiorly in the form of a belt of a sphere, and carries the reproducer arm 6 by two pivots 9 permitting a vertical motion to the needle 23. A projection 22 on the stationary support engaging with the projection 21 on the reproducer arm supports this arm in the absence of a record &c. The horn is maintained in position by a flange 11, resting on another ledge support and clamped above by a ring 14 with screws 15. The sound-box itself is attached to the arm 6 by screws with intervening rubber.
Patent GB-190525202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telemotor Apparatus.
Inventor: BROWN ANDREW BETTS
Filed: 1905-12-05
Granted: 1906-12-05
Abstract: 2 5 , 2 0 2. Steedman, W. K., Brown, D. G., Sandeman, J. C. S., and Gibbons, W. G. Dec. 5. Hydraulic transmission of power.-Relates to improvements in apparatus of the type described in Specifications No. 14,456, A.D. 1888, and No. 12,232, A.D. 1898. In addition to the springs usually employed in the receiving-apparatus for returning the gear to its mid-position, springs of less intensity are fitted to the transmitting-apparatus. The movable transmitting-cylinder A has formed upon it a rack by which it is operated from the steering-wheel, and is divided centrally by a diaphragm A<2> and mounted at each end on the rams A<3>. Extensions A<5> work within the rams A<3> and rest against the diaphragm A<2>, and springs A<6>, fitted between the extensions A<5> and ram heads, act in conjunction with the springs of the receiving- apparatus to effect rectification. In order, when necessary, to effect rectification quickly, the ends B, B<1> of the hollow rams A<3>are adapted to be put into communication with each other through the pipes B<2>, B' and the valve C<1>. Pipes B\ B<5> lead from the pipes B<2>, B<3> to the receiving-apparatus. The valve C<1> is spring loaded, and is opened by a projection C<4> on the cylinder when the mid-position is reached. The handle C<5> is provided so that the valve may be opened at any point in the stroke of the rams and the apparatus brought back to its normal position. In a modified arrangement, a single spring external to the cylinder is used and actuates it by means of a toothed sector and a rack on the cylinder.
Patent GB-190526843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Inverted Incandescent Gas Lights.
Inventor: BEAL WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-12-23
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 26,843. Beal, W. Dec. 23. Globe holders for inverted incandescent gas lamps comprise a ring 3, Fig. 1, and a sling 2 provided with a bend 18 or a notched disk 24, Figs. 6 and 7, or hooks 30, Figs. 10 and 11, adapted to be hung from a C shaped recess 7 or a collar 22 or pegs 29, respectively, or in any similar manner. The bend 18 or the disk 24 may be secured by a screw 13 or a nut 25.. The ring 3 may be a simple band secured at its extremities by a screw 4, or it may be a flanged ring 33, Fig. 15,. wherein the globe flange 34 rests and is secured by an inner flanged ring 35 locked by screws 38. The ring 33 may be arranged to carry a shade 41 also. The sling 2 may be prevented from swinging sideways by being bent .to engage with a slotted collar on the central tube when in position.
Patent GB-190602735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & relating to Circuit Closing Arrangements for Electrically Driven Suspended Railway Cars with Hoisting Gear
Inventor: ACLAND FRANCIS EDWARD DYKE
Filed: 1906-02-05
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 2735. Acland, F. E. D., and Greiff, B., [Bleichert & Co., A.]. Feb. 5. Electric railways.-A telpherage system has separate supply and control circuit conductors with short insulated sections at loading and unloading stations, and the various motions of the telpher are effected by a manually-operated starting- switch which closes the supply circuit through a suitable resistance, and also the circuit operating the controller barrel. The telpher runs upon a rail A acting as a return conductor, and is provided with traversing and hoisting motors B, C, with a brake magnet F included in their circuits. The power and control circuits are fed by trollies H, J engaging conductors M, N, having short insulated sections 0, P at the stations, adapted to be energized from the lead L by a starting- switch Q. The cars stop at these stations when the starting- switch is in the oft position. The controller barrel carried by the car, the contacts of which are shown in development, is provided with a ratchetwheel T actuated by a pawl attached to the plunger of a solenoid E, which is energized when the starting-switch is moved to the on' position. By this means, the controller barrel may be moved step by step into the various positions for completing the necessary circuits of the traversing and hoisting motors B, C, respectively. In the circuit of the hoisting-motor is a switch G which is opened when the load is fully hoisted.
Patent GB-190605112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Supports for Collars for Personal Wear.
Inventor: KINGSBURY FLORENCE
Filed: 1906-03-02
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 5112. Kingsbury, F. March 2. Stays or stiffeners. -Lace and like collars are supported by a ngid bar provided at its ends with books to facilitate fastening to the collar. A bar A surrounded by a tubular piece C is provided at its ends with hooks B. The ends of the tubular piece C are compressible in order that the free ends of the hooks B may engage with the collar, after which the tubular piece expands to form a cover for the hooks. In order that the support may be used for collars of varying heights, two single parts A may be hinged by a stud D having a removable head D<1>. The support may then be attached to the collars by the stud D and hooks B.
Patent GB-190609124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Boilers.
Inventor: HALLETT JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-04-17
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 9124. Hallett, J., and Halliday, G. April 17. Sectional boilers ; tubes, smoke. - The steamgenerating elements consist of narrow, verticallydisposed chambers the end portions of which are of greater width than the intermediate portions, so as to form, when assembled, narrow, vertical flue-spaces. An arrangement of dampers and flues and of means for withdrawing the smoketubes penetrating the elements are also described, reference being made to Specifications Nos. 5582 and 18,348, A.D. 1899. Each element consists of a narrow, vertical water-chamber a the ends of which are wider than the intermediate portion and abut on to the ends of adjacent elements, thus leaving vertical flue-spaces e. The sides of the chamber a may be corrugated, or otherwise shaped, as shown in Figs. 6, 7 and 8, and may be arranged with the ridges opposite either the ridges or the indentations on the sides of adjacent chambers. Each element.is traversed by a series of smoke-tubes h, one end of each of which is fixed to a detachable plate k, while the opposite end is secured to the end of the chamber by a collar and nut. Suitable transverse stays m are employed at intervals, and, in place of a tube in the lower portion, a stay-rod o is inserted and secured by flanged nuts p, s and nuts q, t. When the dampers 8, 9,-10 are opened and the damper 11 is closed, the products of combustion pass directly to the uptake through the vertical flues e and smoke-box 1; when the dampers 9,10 are closed and the damper 11 is opened, the gases first traverse the flues to the smoke-box 3, whence they pass to the uptake 7 by way of smoke-chamber 2, flue tubes h, and stroke-box 1. Sediment is withdrawn by means of pipes 16, 18 and troughs 17, 19.
Patent GB-190609387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Revolution Counters.
Inventor: COOK JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-04-21
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 9387. Cook, J. W., [trading as Cook & Co.]. April 21. Counting - apparatus. - Relates to means for preventing tampering with the indication in revolution counters. In the counter shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the case A has one end X sealed to it, and, after the wheels &c. are inserted, the end plate Z is secured in place by means of pins I, S extending right through the case and having their ends riveted over. The wheels are prevented from being turned from the outside by a sheet V of mica or glass, which is inserted beneath the holes through which the figures are read, and also by pawls L threaded on the pin I and engaging with the ratchet - wheels of the figure - disks. Springs R mounted on a pin K keep these pawls in action. The operating-pawls M are carried on a bar. O, and are kept in action by springs Q mounted on bars N, P, the three bars being carried by arms G mounted on the disk-shaft F. The supports B for the case can be either fastened to the case or formed in one piece with the end plates X, Z. According to the Provisional Specification, the end of the shaft F may be riveted over the end plate X of the case.
Patent GB-190612272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Playing Balls
Inventor: MARTIN PATRICK ALPHONSUS
Filed: 1906-05-26
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 12,272. Martin, P. A., and Stanley, J. May 26. Balls for golf and other games are constructed with cores formed of an elastic envelope into which is pumped or injected a compressible, plastic, pasty, or jelly-like substance of a non-oleaginous character, such as soft soap, size, isinglass, gelatin, starch paste, &c. This envelope is enclosed in a winding of rubber tape or thread, which compresses the core to such an extent that the combined diameter of the core and winding is approximately equal to the original diameter of the core. A gutta-percha cover is, applied over the rubber winding. An elastic envelope b filled with compressible material a is shown in Fig. 2, and this same envelope is shown in Fig. 1 with a winding c of rubber applied, and a cover d of gutta-percha. The size of the envelope b and winding c may be varied so as to produce hard or soft balls. The winding c may be replaced by a series of tubular sleeves of rubber stretched over or sprung upon the core bone after another in different directions so as to exert a uniform compression on the core. Where soft gelatin or other similar substance is employed, it is adapted to increase the flight of the ball by permeating through the winding c and acting as a lubricant.
Patent GB-190614807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in an Automatic Street or Station Indicator and Advertiser.
Inventor: LIVERGOOD GERALD RUSSELL
Filed: 1906-06-28
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 14,807. Livergood, G. R. July 25, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Collectors. - Relates to an electromagneticallyoperated station indicator and advertising-apparatus which is operated at the stopping- places by means of an electro-magnet the circuit of which is completed by stops on the trolly-wire coming into contact with a switch block on the trolly arm. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 also describes the following mechanism :-The circuit of the electro-magnet is completed at the stopping-places by stops 39 coming in contact with a lever 38, which operates a switch 36 upon the trolly pole 37. The lever 38 is fixed to a shaft 41 carrying a loose cam 44 and a fast cam 43, which are normally clutched together by a pawl 45 upon the cam 43. The cam 44, on being rocked by the lever 38, drives a piston 49 into a cylinder 48, thus bringing a brush 50 into contact with a fixed contact 51 and completing the circuit. The lever 38 is returned to its initial position by a spring 53 secured to a pin 46 on the cam 43, a pin 57 on the cam 44 engaging a spring-pressed piece to hold the cam still in its central position. If the car backs past the block 39, the lever 38 is thrown over in the opposite direction, thus causing the pawl 45 to strike a block 61 and unclutch the cams, when another pin 56 on the cam 44 engages the piece 58 and holds the cam 44 still while the shaft 41 is returned to its initial position, the pin 46 then moving to the opposite end of a notch 47 in the cam 44. When the car again passes the block 39 in the forward direction, the cam 44 is moved forwards until the pin 57 engages the block 58, when it is held while the shaft 41 is restored to its original position, and the pawl 45 clutches the cams, the circuit not being completed until the next stop is reached. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.