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Patent GB-190515851-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Rotary Engine
Inventor: CREUX LEON
Filed: 1905-08-02
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 15,851. Creux, L. Aug. 2. Rotary engines. - The engine consists essentially of two walls having the form of involutes of circles secured to parallel end plates revolving on a hollow crank-shaft which serves to admit steam or other motive fluid to the centre of the involutes, the exhaust taking place at the periphery of the system. In Fig. 5, two involutes 1, 2 are shown, in which each convolution of the band 1 makes contact at two points with the corresponding convolution of the band 2. If the wall 1 is given a bodily circular motion in the direction shown (i.e. a motion without rotation about its axis) with regard to the other wall, each of the closed spaces d, el, e<2> will increase in area, so that, if steam is admitted to the central space so as to tend to increase these areas, rotary motion will ensue. Sectional views of the engine are shown in Figs. 14 and 15, in which the walls 1, 2 are fixed to disks 3, 4 respectively. These disks are mounted by means of stuffing-boxes 9 on a shaft 5 having opposite cranks 6, 7. Radial projections 10, 11 on the disks are connected to cranks 19, 20 on a shaft 12 carried by the frame 13, which is supported on hollow trunnions 14, 15 loosely mounted on the hollow shaft 5. The motive fluid is admitted through a stuffing- box and pipe 30, and is exhausted through the opening f into an annular chamber 29 and thence through ducts 30 to the outlet 31. The ends 32 of the ducts 30 bear against the disk 4, and packing-pieces prevent escape of the motive fluid. Packing-pieces 33 are also placed between the disks 3, 4. Cranks 22, 23 connected by rods 24, 25 prevent the occurrence of dead-centres. Modifications are shown and described in which (1) the frame 13 is fixed to the engine frame ; (2) the axes of the disks are vertical and one disk is fixed, the other being guided by cranks ; and (3) two or more pairs of walls are used and the radial projections connecting them to the cranks are provided with tie-bolts to prevent the disks from being forced apart. With a continuous supply of steam, compressed air or other gas, or a combustible mixture, motion in either direction can be obtained by braking in turn one of the pulleys shown and taking power from the other. The engine uses the motive fluid expansively, the torque obtained is uniform, the action is steady and silent, and the engine can be started with the load on.
Patent GB-190516314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collars for Loose Fronted Shirts.
Inventor: KELSEY STANLEY WOOLLEY
Filed: 1905-08-10
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 16,314. Kelsey, S. W. Aug. 10. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Collars.-The collars of softfronted shirts are provided with stiffening-strips b of whalebone &c. at the peaks or ends a to prevent them from curling up.
Patent GB-190518493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Check or Sales Books.
Filed: 1905-09-13
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 18,493. Lamson Paragon Supply Co., [Carter-Crume Co.]. Sept. 13. Duplicating or sales book8.-A triplicating-book is made up of a set of double leaves a, b, with a carbon sheet e on top of the set attached by staples &c. to a backing-piece _/, the other end of which is attached to a second piece g carrying also a set of triplicating-leaves k attached to it at the end, which is held in the cover by the clip m. The leaves k are semi-transparent to enable the carbon impression to be read through the leaf written upon.
Patent GB-190521727-A (GB)
Title: Game Apparatus.
Inventor: FREAKES CHARLES
Filed: 1905-10-25
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 21,727. Freakes, C. Oct. 25. Games imitating polo.-Relates to a table game imitating polo. The game is played with a celluloid ball on a board a surrounded by a boundary a<1>, and provided with goals a' at each end. The game may be played by four, but is described for two players, in which case the board is formed with two longitudinal slots a<3> along which slide supports d, to which are fixed representations of mounted military men with rigidly attached clubs, mallets, &c. The supports dare mounted in sockets d<3>, Fig. 4, which are attached to carriers d<1>, and are provided with arms d<4> moving in slots a<6>. The carriers d' are surrounded by helical coils e, which engage staples d<2> on the carriers, and the carriers are caused to traverse the board by rotating handles e<1> attached to the coils. The supports d can be revolved by means of slides f, provided with handles f<1>, the bars being brought by pressure into engagement with indiarubber &c. collars d<5> on the supports d. By combining the longitudinal movements of the carriers d<1>, and rotational movements of the supports d, the ball is struck by the clubs &c., the board being of such width that the ball is never out of reach of a club. Each slide f can be given a limited movement in a slot a<6>. One end of each slide is formed with notches f<2> and inclined faces f<3> adapted to engage a pin a<7> under the action of a spring g, and to limit the movements of the slides. In a modification, the carrier d<1> embraces a twisted angular or screwed rod of quick pitch, by means of which it is moved longitudinally.
Patent GB-190601274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Employment of Helical Springs.
Filed: 1906-01-17
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 1274. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. April 5, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Ordnance breech mechanism.-The ends b<1>, b<2> of the mainspring are engaged with a groove a<2> in the striker A, so that should the spring break, the parts would not intertwine and render the lock inoperative.
Patent GB-190604569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Moisture Proof Twine and Fabrics.
Inventor: FEDER HARRY
Filed: 1906-02-24
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 4569. Feder, H. Feb. 24. Twine.-Relates to processes for treating paper and similar materials by methods similar to those disclosed in Specifications No. 818, A.D. 1868, No. 162, A.D. 1872 ; No. 4765, A.D. 1883, [Abridgment Class Wearing-apparel] ; No. 8892, A.D. 1890, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Conducting &c.] ; and No. 4697, A.D. 1894, Nos. 11,795 and 24,742, A.D. 1897, No. 3914, A.D. 1899, and No. 1160, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Waterproof &c. fabrics] ; and No. 19,541, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Cutting &c.]. Paper or similar fibrous strip is twisted into a twine, passed through a solution of gelatine, casein, glue, &c., and finally waterproofed on the exposed surfaces by treatment with a hardener, such as cuprammonia, chromealum, or, preferably, formaldehyde. In the tubular form shown in Fig. 1, the paper strip 1 is wound round a copper wire or other rigid core 2, and, if desired, it is braided with twisted strips bound by glue &c. into a jacket 5, the outer skin of which is hardened by the formaldehyde. In an alternative form, the layer of paper 1 is omitted.
Patent GB-190605983-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Six-wheeled Underframe for Motor-vehicles or Trailers.
Inventor: ROBIN ALBERT HENRI
Filed: 1906-03-12
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 5983. Robin, A. H., and Janvier, V. P. F. March 13, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to six-wheeled motor road vehicles, or trailing vehicles such as are employed in road trains, in which the front and rear axles are steering-axles adapted to converge to a common point on the prolongation of the middle axle, and in which the frame is supported by the springs on balance levers. The springs e, e<1>, f, f<1> Figs. 1 and 2, attached by pivots i and links j to the underframe a, rest on brackets k on cross-shafts l pivoted to the balance levers h, h<1>, g, g<1>, the inner ends of which are attached, as shown, to the middle axle by means of eyes m, m<1>, journaled respectively on the balance levers and on saddle pieces m<3> secured to the middle axle. The outer ends of the balance levers are journaled in divided sleeves o, the arms o<1> of which pivot on the longitudinal members p, which are attached differently to the opposite ends of the same steering-axle. On the one side, the piece p, Fig. 5, pivots, round a vertical axis, on the washer q and the end q<1> of the assembling bolt. On the other side, spherical surfaces on the piece p work in cupped washers r, r<1>, the whole being retained by a washer r<2> and bolt r<3>. The ball-and-socket joint prevents torsion of the steering-axles. The link c<2>, Fig. 4, operating the steering-wheels c<1> is pivoted to an arm t which works on a vertical spindle t<1> on the axle and which is secured to a frame u carrying a ring u<1> through which the coupling-rod v passes. The rod passes through a socket v<2> and is fitted with springs v<3>, v<4>. The socket v<2> is attached to a vertical shaft x carrying a toothed wheel, which is chain-geared to asimilar wheel carryingthe spindle to which the rear coupling-rod is pivoted at v<5> as shown in Fig. 1. For a motor-vehicle, a toothed sector y is fixed on the shaft x and a steering-column is fitted. Springs u<2> are fitted in the frames u to prevent rattling between them and the coupling- rods. The middle or driving-axle b is connected by pivoted links s to a cross-shaft s<1> fixed to the frame. The axes l on which the springs are pivoted may be placed at other positions of the balance levers in order to distribute the load as required on the driving and steering wheels,
Patent GB-190609269-A (GB)
Title: Improved Gully Trap
Inventor: TONGE THOMAS
Filed: 1906-04-19
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 9269. Tonge, T. April 19. Gully traps. - Solid matters are deposited in a freely accessible catch - pit g, and the water passes through an orifice j to the trap h, having an enclosed water-seal and outlet passage l. The grid c may be hinged to a separate casting a or to the walls of the pit g. One end e of the grid covers a hole f for connexion to a flushing-hose. The discharge orifice for connexion to the drain is situated at the bottom of the trap.
Patent GB-190615146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cork-extractors
Inventor: GOODNOUGH WALTER FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-07-03
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 15,146. Lake, H. H., [Goodnough, W. F.]. July 3. Corkscrews.-A strip of metal is bent so as tc form a loop-like handle as shown in Fig. 1. The ends 4, 5 are so recessed as to fit round the shank 6 of a corkscrew 7 and hold the latter in either its open or closed posi tion. A plate 8, flat or preferably bowed, and of such a width as to fit easily between the sides 2, 3, is pivoted at 16, 17. Ears 9, 10 project from the plate to such a distance that, when they engage the edges of the sides 2, 3, the plate is flush with the opposite edges. The screw in the closed position passes between these ears and rests upon the plate. To open the extractor, the plate is pressed out and the screw is carried with it. In use, the screw is turned into a cork in the ordinary manner, and the ears 9, 10 on the plate 8 are placed on the bottle neck to form a fulcrum. The end 15 of the plate may be formed as a wire cutter, and the other end, in conjunction with the double end of the handle, may be used to remove crimped-metal cap stoppers. Instead of a plate 8, a suitably bent wire may be used.
Patent GB-190617443-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Valves.
Inventor: BROOMELL ALBERT PRESTON
Filed: 1906-08-02
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 17,443. Broomell, A. P. Aug. 2. Rotary disk valves; locking valves.-Relates to the rotary disk valve described in Specification No. 15,307, A.D. 1900, and consists mainly in the use of a spring C<2>, Fig. 1, for compressing the packing a<5>, for retaining the valve facing b<1> against its seating, and for retaining the locking-lug d' in engagement with one or other of the recesses a by means of a sliding collar C' acting on the part d' at the opposite end of the handle D. The squared part c of the valve spindle has one corner flattened, as shown in Fig. 4, to correspond with a similarly-shaped hole in the valve disk B, so that the disk can be readily interchanged as required for radiators of different sizes. The valve is stated to be applicable for use with steam heating-systems &c.
Patent GB-190618195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Miners Safety Lamps.
Inventor: HAILWOOD ERNEST ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-08-14
Granted: 1907-08-14
Abstract: 18,195. Hailwood, E. A. Aug. 14. Miners' safety lamps.- Relates mainly to the burner, the air supply, and the electric igniting- device. By means of a spring 5, such as described in Specification No. 20,820, A.D. 1905, the glass cylinder 3 is depressed upon a perforated ring 2 on the reservoir 1, or upon the flange of a perforated or gauze ring 12. Duplex flat wick-tubes 16, having their narrow edges adjacent to each other, are arranged beneath a double-arched and double-slotted, hinged or other burner cone 15, and are provided with a flange 16<a> upon which the ring 12 may rest. In modifications, the glass cylinder is mounted on 'a flange on the cone 15, and a following-up ring may be employed and the spring 5 dispensed with. The burner cone may be then formed of an outer part 12<a> and of an inner rotatable part 15, Fig. 2, which is turned into the correct position by the engagement of the wick-tube with a lug 23. The burner cone may rest on vulcanite, asbestos, &c., and may be formed either entirely of insulating-material, or of metal coated internally with black, and externally with white enamel or its equivalent. In the electric igniting-device, a spring-pressed insulated pin 28 is arranged to make contact with an insulated portion of the burner cone, from which the spark passes to the wick-tube.
Patent GB-190619291-A (GB)
Title: Gravity Lock or Catch for Windows.
Inventor: LIDDLE JOHN
Filed: 1906-08-29
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 19,291. Liddle, J., [ Voigtmann F., and Pomery, S. H., [trading as Voigtmann & Co.]. Aug. 29. Window-opening apparatus is combined with the window fastening. The fastening consists of a gravity catch E, Fig. 3, pivoted in a vertically-adjustable bracket D, and engaging a bevelled portion f of a bracket F, secured to the upper bar B of the window. To raise the catch, a campiece g, pivoted in the bracket F, is brought into engagement therewith, by pulling a cord &c. g, and, at the same time, the extension g<4> engages the fixed bracket D and exerts an initial pull to open the window.
Patent GB-190623579-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Holder for Gas-mantles on Incandescent Gas Lamps
Inventor: WARD FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-10-24
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 23,579. Ward, F. Oct. 24. Incandescent gas lamps.-The mantle is supported from the upper end of the chimney or globe e by a holder having two or more V - shaped arms a. The ends of the arms are bent to engage with the edges of the chimney or globe, and one of the arms may be extended to form a finger-grip c.
Patent GB-190625170-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Preventing the Skidding of Self-propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: FOSTER THOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1906-11-08
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 25,170. Foster, T. J., and Rawson, C. H. Nov. 8. Slipping, preventing, attachments to wheelsfor.- An expansible metal ring 2, such as a spiral spring, is arranged between twin tyres or at the side of a single tyre, and bears on the ends 4 of radial rods 3, which can be moved outwards to expand it and bring it against the road by cams 5. The cams are actuated by double cranks 7, 8 which are made to engage, as the wheel revolves, with one or other of two strikers 10, 11 secured to the frame 9 of the vehicle, according as it is desired to expand or contract the ring 2.
Patent GB-190625783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blow Lamps for the use of Painters Braziers and the like.
Inventor: ALLEN RICHARD JONES
Filed: 1906-11-15
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 25,783. Allen, R. J. Nov. 15. Fuel reservoirs.-The spirit reservoir A of a blow-lamp for the use of painters, braziers, &c. is partly surrounded, preferably at about the centre of its height, by a perforated or openended casing B, connected by a tube D with, or near to the blow-lamp nozzle C. A portion of the hot blast is directed into the tube. D bv its bent upper end d<1> and passes through the casing, thus heating the reservoir. The pipe D may be provided with a regulating-cock.
Patent GB-190628956-A (GB)
Title: Improved Reversible Driving Mechanism for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: WARD SYDNEY ASLINE
Filed: 1906-12-19
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 28,956. Ward, S. A. Dec. 19. Variable-speed and reversing gearing.-Relates to change-speed and reversing ratchet gearing applied to the wheels of motor-vehicles. The road wheels are each constructed in two parts A, B, Fig. 2, mounted upon the ends of short shafts E, each part being fitted with an actuating-rod C and a reversing-rod D. A variable reciprocating motion is communicated from the rods C to circular plates J, which are fitted with interrupted flanges K projecting inwards. The part flanges K on each plate J embrace the ends of pawls L, which are in the form of radial arms pivoted upon a sleeve R and having lugs M, Fig. 6, projecting at rightangles into an annular recess 0 in a plate P. Each sleeve R is connected by an arm N to one of the rods D by which it may be turned. With the sleeves R in their mid positions, the lugs M reciprocate idly in the recesses 0, while turning the sleeves R in either direction causes the lugs M to grip and drive the plates P in eittier direction. Each part wheel is fitted with an adjustable slipring G fitted with lugs I, to which the drive is communicated from the plates P through springs.
Patent GB-190707065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coin Freed Mechanism for Gas, Water & Electricity Meters
Inventor: ULLRICH RAIMUND
Filed: 1907-03-21
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 7065. Ullrich, R. March 22, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Electricity, supplying; gas and liquid meters.- The working of the meter rotates the sleeve g and nut i, the arms i<2> of which engage slots in the sleeve, through the spindle d and gear d<1>, e. The nut consequently traverses the screw k, and the ring h travelling with it gradually compresses the spring g<1> embracing the sleeve and finally rocks a spring- actuated lever n' to close a valve or switch. The drum r mounted on the screw k being freed by prepayment, the spring g<1> causes the nut i to traverse the screw, rotating the screw and coin drum and permitting the spring n<2> to open the valve or switch. Coin action coin-discharging mechanism.-In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the coin v, pressed into the drum, withdraws the spring - actuated pawl x from engagement with the fixed stop w, permitting a semi-rotation of the drum when a second pawl x<1> engages the stop. The insertion of the coin v or the depression of a piece y depresses a spring tongue s which ejects the previous coin v<1>. Three pawls x, x<1>, x<2> may be used as shown in Fig. 5, in which case the insertion of the coin v withdraws the arm m<1> of the pawl x<1>, permitting the arm m<2> of the pawl x<2> to eject the coin v<1>. Fraud, preventing.-Small coins slip down over the tongue s or are ejected by the pawls as soon as the hand pressure is removed. If the coin is withdrawn immediately after insertion, the pawl engages a second stop w<1>. Coin-slit closing-devices.-When the maximum number of coins has been inserted, an arm q enters the bevelled portion p<1> of a slot in a guided cradle l<1> which accompanies the nut, thereby placing the arm q<1> in the path of pins o, o' on the coin drum. Registers.-A pointer accompanies the cradle and nut.
Patent GB-190717791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Tyres.
Inventor: HUGON HENRY GAUD
Filed: 1907-08-03
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 17,791. Hugon, H. G. Aug. 3. Springs.-A plate spring d, Fig. 2, used in a spring tyre, is of U-form with the branches widened at their centres, and is formed with projections which enter holes in the flanges of a channel rim. A shaped block f holds the spring in position. In the form shown in Fig. 9, each spring member is strengthened by one or more lozengeshaped plates d<4> attached by a loose pin v.
Patent GB-190724184-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Snap Fastening for Bracelets and other Articles.
Inventor: BUTLAND BEN
Filed: 1907-11-01
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 24,184. Butland, B., and Northcott, J. H. Nov. 1. Jewellery fastenings.-A screw blade f with a reduced neck g extends from a revoluble spring- controlled block b at one end a of a bracelet or other article to engage automatically in a slot l at the other end j. A finger-piece c, moving in a slot or between stops serves for disengagement.
Patent GB-190727745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hinges for Doors.
Inventor: METZKER KARL
Filed: 1907-12-16
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 27,745. Metzker, K. Dec. 16. Hinges door-closin g apparatus. - Relates to hinges which allow a door to be opened from eitber side. Each pivot 25, Figs. 1 and 4, mounted in the door frame, has a recess 28 on its underside, with which is adapted to engage a bolt 10 slidably mounted in a casing 4. The bolts are normally kept in engagement with the pivots by springs 21, these springs being carried by sliding pieces 8, 8<1>, which in turn are normally pressed forward by springs 9. The bolts 10 have cam-shaped surfaces 11, which engage the similarly-shaped ends of sliding pieces 16, 16', these sliding members being connected to the sliding pieces 8<1>, 8, respectively, by rods 18, 19. The covers 30 of the casings 24 have grooves 31 corresponding with the notches 28 of the pivots, these grooves or notches having curved surfaces 29, 33, 33', as shown in Fig. 4. By this arrangement, when one side of the door is pulled, the bolts 10 on that side are disengaged from the pivots, the bolts and pivots on the other side of the door being locked in engagement by the action of the sliding blocks. Springs 34 are arranged around the pivots to close the door automatically and return the pivots to their normal positions.
Patent GB-190728536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Tobacco Stems and other Tobacco Material for Recovery of Valuable Constituents
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-12-28
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 28,536. Newton, P. A., [Kentucky Tobacco Product Co.]. Dec. 28. Tobacco.-Tobacco stems, stalks, and other waste tobacco are treated by passing steam without condensation through the material contained in a series of chambers; the nicotine is thus recovered, and the residue may be utilized as a fertilizer. In the apparatus shown, the material treated is contained in a series of chambers A, being supported on perforated plates 11. Steam from a boiler B and superheater C is passed through the chambers by inlet-pipes a and outlet-pipes b; the chambers are surrounded by steam-jackets 16. The steam and moisture pass by the pipe 14 to a condensing or concentrating apparatus. In a modification of the apparatus, steam is passed through alternate tobacco chambers and superheaters.
Patent GB-190805741-A (GB)
Title: Combined Belt or Girdle and Garment Suspender.
Inventor: VELDE THEODOOR HENDRIK VAN DE
Filed: 1908-03-14
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 5741. Velde, T. H. van de. March 14. Drawings to Specification. Belts; suspenders for articles of dress.-A belt designed as a garment supporter is constructed to correspond to the anatomical structure of the human body, so as to transfer the weight of the clothing to those parts that appear suited thereto by their strength and anatomical structure. The belt surrounds the pelvic circle and is supported thereon. At the rear, the line of support passes over the spinae posteriores, and at the front the girdle is supported upon the upper edge of the pubic bone. At the side, the girdle lies approximately across the middle between the spina superior and the trochanter majus. The belt is adjusted by a backle, and is provided with a fastening at the rear. The stockings are carried by bands, which are attached to the girdle and may be wholly or partly attached to the corset.