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Patent GB-190418561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Live Rail Protections for Electric Railways.
Inventor: LINKLETER JAMES
Filed: 1904-08-27
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 18,561. Linkleter, J. Aug. 27. Electric railways.- A live-rail protector consists of insulating blocks or strips, bolted together and to the rail by insulated bolts, and shields S bolted to the blocks I by separate bolts. One of the shields is of arched shape as shown, having a space below it for the horizontal collector arm C, and a second depending shield S<1> may be bolted to the opposite block. Or there may be a partiallyarched shield on each side having a space between them for the vertical collector. Spaces are left between the lengths cf the shields. In some cases, the shields may be extended under the rail.
Patent GB-190424535-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Operating the Sliding Doors of Railway Cars, Tram Cars, Omnibuses and other Vehicles.
Inventor: WHEELER PERCY
Filed: 1904-11-12
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 24,535. Wheeler, P. Nov. 12. Omnibuses; doors, opening and closing.-Relates to means for opening and closing the sliding doors of Pullman and like railway cars, tramcars, omnibuses, and other vehicles. The doors are operated by an attendant by means of an arrangement of wires, cords, or chains and pulleys, preferably arranged so that the movement of the operating- handle is less than that of the door. In one arrangement, shown in elevation and plan in Figs. 1 and 3 respectively, the top of the door 13 is connected to a horizontal cord 12, which passes round fixed guide-pulleys 18, 19, 21 and also round two multiplying-pulleys 9, 10, and has its ends connected to fixed points. The pulleys 9, 10 are connected to the ends of a cord 2, which passes round guide-pulleys 4, 5, 6 and is provided with operating-handles 23, 24, by the raising or lowering of which the door can be opened or closed. The pulley 4 is provided with a tensioning-screw 25. The pulleys 9, 10 may be dispensed with, the cord 12 being connected directly to the cord 2. The cord 12 is preferably connected to the door by a lever 27, Fig. 13, pivoted at 29 and formed with an arm 28 engaging a spring catch 34 for holding the door closed. When the cord or chain 12 is pulled to open the door, the arm 28 is lifted over the catch. In a modification, shown in plan in Fig. 7, the multiplication is obtained by means of a lever 44, connected to the door 13 at 45, and formed with a slot 51 engaging a pin on a sliding block 47 connected to the cord 2, and with another slot 54 engaging a fixed pin 52. In another modification, shown in Fig. 11, chains and sprocketwheels 57, 58 are used to obtain the multiplication. The chain 2 may be operated by a sprocket-wheel 56, Fig. 8, and a handle 55 instead of by the handles 23, 24, Fig. 1. The part of the chain 2 working round the wheel 58, Fig. 11, is connected to the part working round the pulleys 5, 6 and the wheel 56, Fig. 8, by suitable joints 66, Fig. 11*. The pulley 19, Fig. 7, may be mounted on a lever adjusted by a set-screw for tightening the chain.
Patent GB-190427248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Filed: 1904-12-14
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 27,248. Soc. Anon. du Temple. June 23, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Water-tube boilers.-In substitution for the brick wall which is built in some forms of du Temple boilers, the nest of tubes shown in the left-hand sides of Figs. 1 and 3 is employed. The outer tubes e, f form a close wall, and serve as down-flow tubes for the water circulating through the nest. In addition, the primary, oblique, nest of tubes A is partly enclosed by two walls consisting of the tubes a, b, c, d, between which the combustion products flow as shown by the arrows. Water - circulation through the tube is promoted by the larger tubes situated near the chimney, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190500871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pyrotechnic Signal Lights.
Inventor: BROCK ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-01-16
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 871. Brock, A. Jan. 16. Signals, pyrotechnic. - Layers c of composition, for producing coloured flares, are separated by disks b with central, circumferential, or diagonal fuse passages h, and by thin layers of explosive composition g. By means of the latter, the sections a, a<1>, a<2> and the corresponding disks bare successively blown away as the layers c become in turn ignited.
Patent GB-190507691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Boxes for Beer Bottles and the like
Inventor: KLENK GOTTLIEB
Filed: 1905-04-11
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 7691. Klenk, G., and Fink, J. F. July 16, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Making boxes.-Metal boxes for enclosing beer bottles are made from sheets of metal which are beaded and joined in such a way as to strengthen the boxes. The metal sheet forming the bottom has its outer edges turned down and then up as at 7, Fig. 4, and the sides 2 have their lower edges bent to form a rest 8, and then bent downward at 9, upward at 10, and then upon themselves at 11. The ends are joined to the bottom in a similar manner, a strengthening wire being inserted before the final crimp is given, so that a flange or bead is formed entirely round the bottom of the box inside a surrounding rest. The vertical edges of the sides are bent at 14, Fig. 5, and on themselves at 15, to enclose the beads on the ends, a strengthening wire 25 being inserted, though it may be omitted in a modification. The upper edges of the sides and ends are bent round a wire 16<a>, Fig. 4, then bent in and turned on themselves, as shown, forming a strengthening flange 32 round the top of the box which is mitred at the corners and strengthened by clips 33, Fig. 11. The clip consists of a base 34, taking under the flange 32, a flap 35, taking over the flange and wings 36 surrounding the strengthening wire 16<a> on each side of the corner. The box cover 5, consists of a metal sheet with a bead 48, in which is a wire 49, round its edges, hinged to the box by hinges encircling the wire 16<a> and riveted to the cover. Extra beads may be formed, if desired, in the sides, ends, bottom, and cover.
Patent GB-190510118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electric Train Lighting.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
IPC: H02J7/16
Filed: 1905-05-13
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 10,118. Leitner, H., and Lucas, R. N. May 13. Lighting, systems of.-Relates to a train-lighting system in which an alternating- current generator driven from the axle of the railway carriage is connected through an impedance and one or more rectifiers to the battery of accumulators, which is in parallel with the lamp circuit. The winding b<1> of the rotating field magnets b is connected across the battery B through a slip-ring r and contacts c, c<1>, which are bridged by a sleeve s when the speed of the generator reaches a predetermined value, the sleeve s being actuated by a centrifugal governor. The armature winding a' is connected to the battery terminals through an impedance I and electrolytic or other rectifiers R, R', the current through which is always in -the direction indicated by the arrows. By constructing the alternator with sufficient self-induction, the impedance I may be dispensed with. The field magnets may be excited by current from the above or a special rectified circuit or from a direct-current generator. Several choking - coils may be used, and the invention is applicable to polyphase currents.
Patent GB-190511849-A (GB)
Title: Process for Filling Hollow Articles made of Thin Metal or other Material such as the Handles of Walking Sticks and Umbrellas and the like.
Inventor: RICHTER ALFRED
Filed: 1905-06-06
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 11,849. Richter, A. June 6. Metalwork, ornamental.-Hollow bodies of metal and other material, such as handles for umbrellas, walking-sticks, knives, &c. are strengthened by placing a number of wires, strings, &c. d inside and filling up with some suitable stiffening-mixture. A small tube c may be inserted, to allow air to escape from the body, filling being thus expedited.
Patent GB-190521418-A (GB)
Title: Eye-lashes for Dolls and other Toys having Eyes
Inventor: MUELLER HELENE
Filed: 1905-10-21
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 21,418. M³ller [nÚe B³ttner], H. Oct. 21. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Dolls; toy animals.-Eyelashes of dolls and other toys are made by attaching the " hairs " to a strip of elastic material which is glued to the eyelids, or by clipping the edges of feathers band cutting the quids a in two. The quills are glued to the doll &c. The hairs are pushed singly through the elastic strip, and secured to it by wax or a suitable glue.
Patent GB-190522993-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Preventing Vehicles from Slipping Sideways or Skidding.
Inventor: BUCKINGHAM EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1905-11-09
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 22,993. Buckingham, E. J. Nov. 9. Brakes.-Side-slipping of the wheels of motorcars, omnibuses, and other vehicles is prevented by means of a brake consisting of blades g carried by a lever e and pressed into contact with the ground whenever a cord f, which may be attached to the ordinary brake lever or to a separate lever, is operated. The lever e is supported by brackets c on the rear axle. The brake is normally kept out of contact with the ground by a spring j. Fig. 4 shows the brake in detail. It consists of blades g, the lower edges of which are splayed outwards and sharpened, arranged on each side of a rubber, vulcanized-fibre, or other pad i. The blades and pad are curved longitudinally to prevent too sudden action of the anti-skidder and to permit the backing of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190526552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Exhaust-silencers applicable to Petrol, Gas, and Oil Engines
Inventor: PRATT ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-12-20
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 26,552. Pratt, A. Dec. 20. Exhaust -silencers. - The exhaust gases lof an explosion engine are admitted to a chamber which at first expands and so reduces the pressure. The casing of the silencer shown in Fig. 1 consists of two iron cylinders a, b, the space between which is packed with asbestos &c. Perforated tubes d, d<1> closed at their ends by plates g, g<1> are screwed through the end covers and united by a screw sleeve. The tubes contain spirals h, h<1>. Perforated ptatts h<x>, fitting the cylinder b loosely and sliding on the tube d<1> against the action of spiral springs, yield at first to the gases escaping through the perforations in the tube d, and as the pressure falls move back again. The gases enter the tube d' by perforations f<1>, and escape by perforations f<2>. In the rectangular modification shown in Fig. 3, the sliding disks are replaced by a flap k moving over a curved plate l.
Patent GB-190601001-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Covered Can Pot or Tin and Opener.
Inventor: HARRIS WILLIAM CHURCHILL
Filed: 1906-01-13
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 1001. Harris, W. C. Jan. 13. Stopper-keys; stoppers. - Figs. 1 and 2 show a lever c combined with a can or tin &c. and serving for opening the lid or for pressing it into place, the lever being hinged to the side of the can by means of a link d, so that it can fold flat when not in use. According to the Provisional Specification, the lever and link may be attached to the lid, and may serve as a handle.
Patent GB-190603183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Removing the Percussion-caps from Discharged Cartridge Cases
Inventor: LARSSON DANIEL
Filed: 1906-02-09
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 3183. Larsson, D. Feb. 14, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Cartridge-loading apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for removing the percussion caps for discharged cartridge cases. In the descent of the plunger 8 on to the cartridge case in the die 14, the tail 25 of a lever 19 strikes the stop 26 and by rocking the lever causes the claw 23 to enter the percussion cap. The lever is held in this position during the first part of the up-stroke by a pawl 20, which engages with a projection 27 on the lever, and withdraws the cap from the cartridge case, the latter being finally ejected by the pin 15. In reaching the limit of the up-stroke, the lower end of the operating-lever 1 strikes the arm 13 of a spindle 11, and in rotating the latter causes the block 9 to swing outwards for the insertion of the next case.
Patent GB-190608493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Hygienic Combs, Brushes, Brooms and similar Articles.
Inventor: DIETZSCH OTTO FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1906-04-09
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 8493. Dietzsch, O. F. April 9. Stocks; bristles.-Brushes and brooms are made of paper or millboard so that they can be readily destroyed after use. Strips of paper a, Fig. 2, are cut to the required shape and incisions are cut in one side to form teeth c. A large number of these strips are then assembled together.
Patent GB-190623517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bushings.
Inventor: MCINTIRE CLARENCE EDGER
Filed: 1906-10-23
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 23,517. McIntire, C. E. Oct. 28, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Roller, bearings.- In roller bearings for sheaves, pulleys, &c., the main and spacing rollers b, b<1> are provided with trunnions f, j, running in concentric grooves d, i in the sides c of the casing a.
Patent GB-190624560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ordnance.
Inventor: HALLE CLIFFORD ROBERT STEPHEN
Filed: 1906-11-02
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 24,560. HallÚ, C. R. S. J. Nov. 2.. Ordnance breech mechanism. -Consists in the application to ordnance of lazy-tongs devices for extracting the fired cartridge case and for inserting the new cartridge, of the kind described with reference to magazine rifles in Specification No. 6745, A.D. 1902. Figs. 4 and 5 are respectively a sectional elevation and plan of the mechanism. The centres E<2> of the rear links of the lazy-tongs are fixed to a non-recoiling part of the gun, and the pivot pin C<2> of the two forward links is connected to a bar C, which is arranged to slide in guides on the gun and carries an extractor-block C' having pivoted extractor-arms. The cover-plate S, which is connected by a rod J to the gun so as to participate in the recoil, carries a pivoted pawl D having projections D<1>, D<5> upon its underside adapted, during the return movement of the slide after recoil, to engage respectively and successively with pins E, E<1> on the rear links of the lazy-tongs. During the recoil, the slide S compresses the springs S<1>, and the pawl D is raised and passes to the rear of the lazy-tongs. Spring catches L retain the slide S in its rearward position during the return movement of the gun-barrel, until released by a stop L<1> on the gun as the barrel completes its stroke. The breech-block B is lowered during the run out of the gun by a crank, the pin B<2> of which is engaged by a pawl B<4> arranged in a cam-groove B<3>. After the breech has been opened, the forward motion of the bar C is arrested by the cross-piece W on the slide S, which is still retained by the catches L, and the extraction of the fired cartridge case is begun. Upon the release of the slide S, it is urged forwards by the springs S<1>, the rate of return being regulated by the hydraulic buffers Z, during which movement the projections D<1> on the pawl D engage with the pins E and compress the lazy-tongs, thereby completing the extraction afterwards, the projections D<5> engage the pins E' and again extend the links, so as to throw the bar C forwards to inject the new cartridge, .which has meanwhile been moved into the loading position by a transverse movement of an automatically-actuated loading-tray G<3>, into the breech. In a modification, the pawl D is stationary, and the lazy-tongs are fixed by the pins E<2> to the breech of the gun. In this case, the springs S<1> are not employed, the lazy-tongs being actuated by the return movement of the gun itself. The extractorblock C<1> may be constructed so as to carry the firing-pin. According to the Provisional Specification, an arrangement of levers actuates the feed mechanism of the gun,
Patent GB-190704230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kites.
Inventor: HUGHES HERBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1907-02-20
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 4230. Hughes, H. E. Feb. 20. Kites.-The backbone a of a 'bird' kite is formed with permanent bends at b, c, so that the forward part of the wings has an upward angle while the tail piece also has an upward angle with respect to the main portion of the backbone. The members of the framework are preferably detachable, and consist of the backbone a, a short strut d projecting from the bend b. a stretcher e extending across the wings f and connected to the upper end of the strut, and two angularly-arranged pivoted stretchers g radiating from the bend c. The planes f, h are of silk, linen, &c., and are provided with attachment pockets i, tapes or cords k, and tubular hems ; or they may be secured to the framework by detachable fastenings. A cord m, secured at one end to the backbone a and at the other end to a loop p secured to the stretchers g, holds the strut d in position, and also expands the tail portion. A strut is placed across the tail to prevent it from closing when the kite is flown. The stretcher e may pass through eyelets f<1>, as shown, or through pieces of tape, so as to form a keel at the forward part of the wings. The wings may have pieces of stiffening - material inserted in them.
Patent GB-190704416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments for Sectional Tyres for Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: COLEMAN EDWARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-02-22
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 4416. Coleman, E. W. Feb. 22. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-In tyres of the type in which sectional blocks A are mounted between dovetail ribs C on the rim D and are held in position by side flanges, the plates B holding the blocks, and the spaces between the ribs, are formed tapered or wedgeshaped transversely.
Patent GB-190705285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: ADCOCK EDWARD OBERLIN
Filed: 1907-03-05
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 5285. Adcock, E. O. March 5. Plates &c., securing tubes to.-In order to facilitate the disconnexion and renewal of the water tubes a of a water-tube toiler, the ends of the tubes are flanged and bent over at right-angles so as to enter their headers b at their top or bottom face. The tubes are secured by bolts c which pass through lugs a<2> cast on the tubes and flanges b<2> projecting from the faces of the headers. Tight joints are made by packing-tings d, which are placed between the flanges a<1>, b<1> on the tubes and headers, respectively,
Patent GB-190709093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cornice Pole Brackets and in the Manufacture of the same.
Filed: 1907-04-19
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 9093. Evered & Co., and Clarke, G. April 19. Brackets.-The fixed part A of an adjustable sheet-metal bracket, for cornice poles is formed with an inclined strut a<3> and an horizontal arm a', the webs being preferably vertical and stamped so as to increase their rigidity. The movable part B comprises a curved end piece for the reception of the pole, and a straight portion b<1> having an horizontal flange b<3> sliding over the edge of the fixed part a<2>. The parts are adjusted by means of a screw C moving in a slot in the arm a<2>, and when a washer is employed it may be shaped so as to slide over the stamped grooves in the arm. In a modification shown in Fig. 5, the webs of the strut and arm of the fixed portion are horizontal, and the stem b<1> of tte movable part has a serrated lower edge which engages the lower edge of a slot cut in the front of the fixed part, the upper edge of the stem resting in the stamped groove in the arm a<2>.
Patent GB-190709603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cases or Holders for School Work.
Inventor: WYATT THOMAS
Filed: 1907-04-25
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 9603. Wyatt, T., and Wyatt, C. H., [trading as Wyatt, T.]. April 25. Needle cases; partitioned cases.- A holder for school work consists of a sheet of s t o u t paper, cardboard, &c. doubled on itself to form a front A with side flaps A<3> and a back A'. The closing flap A' may or may not be integral with the main sheet, the joint being made by a piece D of textile material. One or more sheets B may be placed between the sheets A, A' to form additional compartments, the different parts being secured together by eyelets, rivets, &c. C. The case may bear suitable information such as tables of weights, measures, &c. Knitting- needles, crochet - books, &c. may be held in perforations in the sheet B.
Patent GB-190710052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grates for Stoves, Furnaces and the like
Inventor: SOUPESET FREDRICK PETE
Filed: 1907-04-30
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 10,052. Soupeset, F. P., and Karpe, W. F. April 30. Grates.-A vertically-adjustable grate 7, mounted within a fire-box having inclined sides 4, 6, and vertical sides 3, 5, is provided with side and end sections 8, 9, which adjust themselves horizontally according to the varying width of the fire-box. Each of the sections 7, 8, 9 is formed of a series of bars 10 curved as shown and connected by longitudinal bars 11. Depending from the section 7 are T-shaped arms 12 formed with slots 14 in which are pivotably mounted the lower ends of curved arms 16. These arms are pivoted at their upper ends to lugs 17 on the section 8, and are provided with projections 19 for supporting the outer portion of the section. The end section 9 is similarly mounted upon arms 20 arranged as shown. The grate may be adjusted vertically by means of a longitudinal shaft 22 carrying pinions 23, which engage racks 24 placed in slots 13 formed in the arms 12. A pawl-and-ratchet device or other means may be provided for fixing the shaft 22 in any position. The rear grate when sufficiently raised engages a set-screw in the back wall of the bre-box and is thus tilted to dump its contents.
Patent GB-190710666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Switches
Filed: 1907-05-07
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 10,666. British Thomson-Houston Co , [Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges.]. May 7. Cut-outs; switches; transformers.-In oil switches of the type having releasing-mechanism energized from transformers, the transformer is arranged in the same oil chamber as the oil switch. As shown, a three-pole high-tension oil switch operated by means of a hand-wheel b is fitted with releasing- coils a energized from transformers c, which are suspended within the oil chamber d from insulators e secured to the cover of the chamber.
Patent GB-190712080-A (GB)
Title: A Process and Apparatus for Treating Palm and other Nuts, to Facilitate the Separation of the Kernels from the Shells.
Inventor: NICHOLSON ARTHUR CLIVE
Filed: 1907-05-24
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 12,080. Nicholson, A. C. May 24. Cracking nuts; ball mills.-Palm and other nuts are agitated with rough pieces of iron or other hard substance to facilitate the separation of the kernels from the shells. The nuts may undergo a preliminary drying or soaking process, and in some cases are cracked or crushed before being agitated. The agitating-apparatus may consist of a rotary cylinder mounted in brackets a, Fig. 1, and driven by gearing b. The cylinder is fitted with a hinged door d, and may be built up of overlapping steel plates f, Fig. 3, riveted to flanged ends c, the husks escaping through narrow gaps between distancepieces g secured between the ends of the plates. Or bridge-pieces h, Fig. 4, may connect the ends of the plates f at intervals. Angle pieces i and metal strips k may be riveted to the inside of the cylinder, or a plain slotted cylinder may be employed. Fig. 5 shows a section of a small band operated machine built up of bars l secured to ends m and provided with a door n. The agitating-machine may revolve in a trough of water or other fluid to facilitate the separation of the husks from the nuts, and may be combined with a suitable nut-cracking machine.