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Patent GB-190409079-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Foot for Artificial Limbs.
Inventor: COWAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-04-20
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 9079. Cowan, W. April 20. Limbs, artificial.-A foot for artificial legs consists of a hollow wood, or wood and metal anklepiece a, extending to beyond the centre of the instep. To the ankle-piece is glued a flexible toepiece c, consisting of cork or rubber and with saw cuts d on the upper side to give flexibility. Beneath these portions there are a leather sole e, a narrow steel spring f, and a layer of felt i. The heel is provided with a conical rubber piece g, which obviates the necessity for an ankle-joint. The whole is covered in chamois leather. The hollow ankle-piece has one or more holes for ventilation.
Patent GB-190410268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manure or Fertilizer Distributors.
Inventor: KEMP JOSEPH SARGENT
Filed: 1904-05-04
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 10,268. Kemp, J. S. May 4. Vehicles with manure-distributing apparatus.-In manure and fertilizer distributers in which the material is fed to a rotary or other movable beater or distributer at the rear of a wagon body or receptacle, means are provided for collecting the material delivered by the beater and delivering it laterally on one or both sides of the machine, so that the latter may be employed for delivering fertilizing-material into furrows, trenches, or drills, or for fertilizing crops planted in rows or drills. Fig. 2 is a sectional view of the rear part of the machine and Fig. 4 a rear elevation. The beater B, Fig. 2, which is rotated by an endless chain or other means in the direction indicated by the arrow, delivers the manure into a hood or casing C, which directs it on to a transverse conveyer belt or apron D. The conveyer D is preferably provided with transverse slats and is driven from the axis of the beater B by a chain E', Fig. 4, shaft e, chain F<1>, shaft f, and bevel gearing g, g<1>, g<2>. The shaft f is movable lengthwise by means of a lever H, rod i, and arm i<1> on a rocking shaft extending to the driver's seat. By this means, either of the bevelwheels g, g<1> is thrown into gear with the bevelwheel g<2> on the axis of one of the rollers of the conveyer, which is thus driven in either direction. The hood, conveyer, &c. are preferably made removable. In a modification, in which the manure is delivered on both sides of the machine, two shorter belts travel in opposite directions and are connected by spur gearing, an angular deflector being arranged to prevent the manure from falling on their inner ends. In another modification, the manure falls on a transverse board or plate and is removed by means of an endless chain running in a groove and carrying scraper bars.
Patent GB-190412545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Alternating Current Electric Meters
Filed: 1904-06-02
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 12,545. Allgemeine Elektricitõts- Ges. June 2, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Energy meters.-Relates to the field structure of an alternating-current meter of the induction type, such as is described in Specification No. 683, A.D. 1900. The limbs carrying the shunt coil or coils are magnetically connected to form a closed circuit and thus shunt some of the lines of force from the path across the rotating disc. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. The core has three limbs ; upon one end limb is placed the series coil h, and on one or both of the other limbs is placed a shunt coil N, the latter limbs being connected by an iron piece a. Fig. 3 shows a more symmetrical arrangement, the core having four limbs. Upon the outer ones are two series coils h, h<1>, with shunt coils N, N between. The iron of the series field core need not be connected to the iron of the shunt field core.
Patent GB-190413615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and applicable to Wet Gas Meters.
Inventor: HAYES JAMES
Filed: 1904-06-16
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 13,615. Hayes, J., and Hayes, J. June 16. Ball-and-float valves.- A valve H, operated by a float G, is provided in a wet gas meter to prevent fradulent use of the gas by cutting off the supply should the water level fall too low. In that event, the valve, which is normally open to allow gas to pass out, drops back in its seating F, thus closing the opening.
Patent GB-190414689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Vehicle and like Wooden Wheels.
Inventor: WRIGHT WALTER
Filed: 1904-06-30
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 14,689. Wright, W. June 30. Hubs; spores.-Relates to tightening-devices for artillery wheels. The inner ends of the spokes c, Figs. 2 and 3, are fitted in recesses formed in a metallic hub provided with side flanges e, f. The bearing-surfaces of the recesses are alternately oppositely tapered and may have elastic or other packing d. Tightening is effected by means of bolts g. In a modification, the partitions b<1> are formed with tapered surfaces. In another form, shown in Figs. 6 and 7, the partitions b<1> are dispensed with. The spokes are formed with a rightangle or curved extension and with double-taper ends fitting together, as shown in Fig. 7. Tightening is effected, after removing sufficient of the packing d, by means of the bolts g. A metal ferrule k, having an enlargement k<1>, is fitted at the outer end of each spoke.
Patent GB-190415305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames and Transmission Gearing for Self-propelled Vehicles
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1904-07-08
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 15,305. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. July 8. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to underframes connecting the axles independently with the main frame, the construction and method of mounting a gear and motor casing, and differential gearing. Fig. 2 shows a plan and Fig. 3 a front elevation of the complete arrangement. Each axle is pivotally connected by a triangular frame with a hanger 13 depending from a cross-bar 20 arranged on the body-frame 2, springs 3 being interposed between the axle and body-frames. The front axle-frame is constructed with a central strut 14 which carries the steering-mechanism 12, and is supported at its front end on an upright post 16 rigid with the axle 4. The ends of the axle are provided with sockets 37, which are pivotally fitted on the ends of the axle arch 7, to which the springs 3 are attached. Diagonal brace-rods 15 connect the axle and the end of the strut 14. The lower part of the hanger is in the form of a ring 24, as shown in Fig. 6, and is stayed to the body-frame 2 by rods 26. The head 19 of the strut 14 pivots in the ring 24 and is made tapering towards its ends to ensure flexibility. The rear axle-frame is similarly constructed, but the central strut may be replaced by a motor casing of special form, the front of which is connected to the hanger by a ball-and-socket joint 29 and screw disconnecting-arrangements, as shown in Fig. 6, the socket member being supported from the main frame. The rear axle is divided, and the two parts connected by the differential gear, which is contained in the casing 59, shown also in Fig. 10. The side members 40 of the differential-gear casing are firmly connected by four bolts 55, Figs. 7, 9, and 10, to the cylinders 56 of the steam or other suitable motor, the diagonal braces 28 being also secured to the cylinders. The engine casing is preferably made of sheet metal, and is bolted at the rear end to the differential-gear casing 59, and divided into two parts by a vertical partition. The upper half of the larger section is provided with a removable flexible sheet-metal cover 75, which is provided at the horizontal joints, as shown in Fig. 9, with internally-overlapping strips 78 for the purpose of preventing escape of oil, strips of felt or packing being inserted in the joint. The differential gearing, Fig. 10, is constructed so that resistance is offered to a differential action between the wheels. The bevel-wheels 48 are formed with annular flanges 96 which frictionally engage each other. The outer surface of the flanges forms a bearing for the spur-wheel 98 driven by the motor and carrying the planet pinions 101.
Patent GB-190418553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Showcase or Counters.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM HADLEY
Filed: 1904-08-27
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 18,553. Jones, W. H. Aug. 27. Show cases.-Relates to show cases or counters, and consists in fixing improved tops on such cases. The plate-glass top e, Fig. 1, is bevelled on three edges, and lies flush with, or overhangs, the outer faces of the frame. It is fixed at the rear or unbevelled side by thin metal clips f. Clips g, Fig. 3, may be similarly provided at the front side, and these preferably lie flush with, or below, the surface of the glass top ; if the rear side of the glass is bevelled also, the clips f also may be fixed on in this way. Further clips may be fixed at the ends of the frame, or the front and back corners of the frame may be provided with portions h, h', against which the glass top abuts ; these portions are undercut on their inner faces and rounded on their outer faces. A layer k of coloured felt or other material is inserted under the glass top ; this conceals the under parts of the clips &c. and renders the joint more or less airtight.
Patent GB-190421368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Nailing or Rivetting Boots and Shoes and for similar purposes.
Inventor: CATT GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1904-10-05
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 21,368. Catt, G. H. Oct. 5. Nailing.-Figs. 1 and 4 show front and back elevations of a machine for cutting off nails or rivets from a continuous, wedge-shaped strip and driving them into the soles and heels of boots and shoes. The machine can also be used for nailing cigar boxes or other like box-work. Motion is communicated through gear-wheels d, e, the former of which is driven from any suitable source of power, to a crank-pin c, which imparts a longitudinal reciprocating movement to a pointer g, while at the same time the latter is swung backwards and forwards by a pivoted link h actuated from an eccentric f on the shaft of another spurwheel b, which is also driven by the pinion d. The eccentric f works in a slot i in a pivoted lever k, which carries one blade n of a shears, the other blade n' being rigidly fixed adjacent to the passage through which the rivet-strip is fed. The pointer g engages the work and feeds it forwards while a rivet is being sheared off the strip, after which a plunger q descends and drives the rivet into the work. This plunger is actuated through a linkp and a universally-jointed rod o<1> from a crank-pin o on the wheel e. Immediately after the rivet has been driven home, a stud r on the wheel e strikes a curved plate s, causing a pawl t to actuate gear-wheels u carrying rollers u<1>, which feed the strip forward a distance equal to the width of a rivet. Each rivet, as it is sheared off the strip, is held between the blade n and the end of the pointer g, but instead of this it may be retained in a position below the plunger by a spring or a spring-actuated block.
Patent GB-190500976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus used in connection with Public Amusements.
Inventor: BOSWELL JAMES CLEMENTS
Filed: 1905-01-18
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 976. Boswell, J. C. Jan. 18. Acrobatic apparatus; roundabouts.-An appliance to be used in theatres, circuses, &c. consists of a suitably braced wheel 1, which is mounted upon an inclined shaft 2, carried by a carriage 3, and which is provided with seats 9 adapted to carry performers who fall off, as the wheel 1 rotates, in order to amuse spectators. The carriage 3 is provided with a shaft and a handle bar or whippletree attachment, by means of which it is drawn around a preferably circular course, its motion being restrained by an adjustable pivoted bar 5. The axles of the wheels of the carriage 3 are arranged in radial alinement with the pivot of the bar 5. The wheel 1 bears on the ground at its underside, so that, as the carriage 3 moves along, the wheel also rotates on its shaft 2 in planes inclined to the horizontal. The underside of the wheel 1 is covered by an iron band 14, which prevents wear of the wheel. Handles are provided on the spokes of the wheel 1, so that the riders can remain on the seats 9 until the wheel attains a certain velocity. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 2718, A.D. 1891.]
Patent GB-190507623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cloth Cropping Machines and the like
Inventor: MORRIS ABRAHAM
Filed: 1905-04-11
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 7623. Morris, A. April 11. Shearing.-The flocks falling into the trough 1 are removed to a delivery spout 7 at the end thereof by a rotary worm conveyer 13.
Patent GB-190508208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ventilating Fans.
Inventor: THUMM PAULINE
Filed: 1905-04-17
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 8208. Lake, H. H., [Thumm, P]. April 17. Fans. - Rolates to a table ventilator, the spring- motor casing d of which is pivoted in a yoke b secured to the stand, and consists in making the yoke of spring material so that its ends bind against the nuts on the ends of the pivots and hold the fan at the angle at which it has been placed.
Patent GB-190509984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Opening and Closing of Fan-lights and Pivoted Windows.
Filed: 1905-05-12
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 9984. Leggott, R., and Leggott, W. & R. May 12. Window opening and closing apparatus.- Apparatus for opening fanlights and h i n g e d windows is constructed to keep the operating- rod straight when in action, and to allow the operating-lever to be turned to one side when not in use. A link 7 and lever 6 are carried from the rod 3 by brackets 5, 8 supported by collars 9. The operating - rod passes through guides 4, 4A, between which the link and lever are situated, and is connected to the window in any convenient manner. When fully closed or open, the window is securely held by the link and lever without the aid of a screw or other holding device.
Patent GB-190522383-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Liquid Level Regulator.
Inventor: BARKER GEORGE
Filed: 1905-11-02
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 22,383. Barker, G., [Noyes, E. P.]. Nov. 2. Feed - water, controlling ; water - level alarms.- The movement of a diaphragm actuating a valve or an alarm is controlled by the differential action of constant and varying pressures derived from a vessel containing a liquid and gas under pressure, As shown applied to feeding a boiler 10, the device consists of a diaphragm 19 forming the two compartments 20, 21, the former being in direct communication with the steam space. The diaphragm carries the hollow rod 22, the lower end of which terminates at the desired water level. Its upper extremity opens into the chamber 21, provided with a vent valve 34 which permits a slight leakage. The spindle 23 of the feed-valve 14 is screwed to the tube 22, and the lift of the valve may be adjusted by means of the claw 31, rotatable by the hand-wheel 32. The valve casing 12, with the exception of the valve seats, is symmetrical about its central horizontal axis, so that, when reversed, the valve may act as a by-pass if desired instead of as a direct feed valve. The partition 24 is coneshaped on both sides to prevent the accumulation of sediment at the centre of its upper side and to facilitate the guiding of the spindle to the aperture when the parts are being assembled. The spindle machine fits its aperture in the partition and is thus hydraulically packed. The action of the apparatus is as follows :-When the level falls, the lower end of the tube 22 is exposed and the pressures in the chambers 20, 21 are equalized, thus allowing the spring 26 to depress the diaphragm and tube 22 and open the valve 14. As the end of the tube is thus again sealed, the leakage of the vent valve 34 causes a diminution of pressure above the diaphragm, which consequently rises and closes the valve 14. The pipe 35 carries back to the boiler any water forced up the tube 22 into the chamber 21. The apparatus may be employed as a gas or liquid trap or control the height of a water seal.
Patent GB-190603710-A (GB)
Inventor: SMITH DUNCAN VAUGHAN
Filed: 1906-02-15
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 3710. Smith, D. V. Feb. 15. Sketching - boards etc.;clinometers. - A sketch. ing-board for rough survey work is employed as the lid of a box which contains a clinometer and reflecting mirror, and may be used for the storage of drawing-materials &c. Fig. 1 shows a sketching-board a with end pieces b, c which are extended beyond the board to carry the rollers d for the drawing-paper. These rollers are provided with milled heads f for turning, and with nuts j for locking the rollers. To the back of the board is hinged a shallow case n so adjusted as to open correctly at right-angles to the board. To the back of the board is pivoted, so as to be enclosed in the case n, a swinging sector r graduated with degrees for measuring vertical angles. In order to measure a vertical angle, the instrument is opened, and, the case n being strapped to the left arm, the board a assumes a vertical position. The object the altitude of which is required is then sighted by means of the sighting-marks x fixed to the pieces b, c. The end 4 of the spring lever t is then pressed, thus releasing the sector r, which swings under gravity, the pointer s indicating the required altitude. While the object is being sighted, its altitude can be read by reflection from the mirror v, attached to a spring arm pivoted at 2 to the case n. The graduations on the sector may be reversed so as to appear correct in the mirror. This case n may also carry any drawing- instruments, such as pencils y held in clips. A spring snap z is provided for keeping the case closed. A ruler a is also provided, attached by pivoted links to one end of the board.
Patent GB-190603983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Supports for Models, Cards, and the like, for School Demonstrating Purposes.
Inventor: BUSCHMANN KARL
Filed: 1906-02-17
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 3983. Buschmann, K. Feb. 17. Drawing, t e a c hing.-A support or table for exhibiting models &c. c o m - prises two perfectly white plates c, d, of which the plate d can be folded up against the other or extended at rightangles to it. The plates are mounted on a rod f secured to a table by means of a screw clamp a, or to a flange on the table by a clamp such as is shown in Fig. 4<a>, pins i being passed into holes in the table. The table may be adjusted in height by means of a pin g, which may be passed through one of a number of holes in the rod f, and rests upon the clamp a. Cards, drawings, &c. may be hung from a hook at the top of the plate c.
Patent GB-190604606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Telegraphic Apparatus for Transmitting Orders, Notifications or the like, from one part of same to another.
Filed: 1906-02-24
Granted: 1907-02-23
Abstract: 4606. Chadburn's (Ship) Telegraph Co., and Grant, A. J. Feb. 24. Telegraphs, mechanical. -In ships' telegraph arrangements, a supplemental indicator repeat instrument is set horizontally in the floor or deck of the conning-tower or similar places, and is operated by the rotary shafting of the telegraph. The supplemental indicator comprises simply a casing f containing a translucent dial and pointer h, and actuating mechanism of the step-by-step type, operated from the sprocket wheel n on the shafting of the telegraph. To give suitable direction of movement to the pointer h it may be necessary to reverse the driving movement, for which purpose the gearing p, j is interposed between the shaft wheel p<1> and the sprocket k driven from the mainshaft. For coupling lengths of shafting, the ends q of the shafts are overlapped and a threaded collar r, screwed down by the screw s, is provided. In this way the shaft is not dependent upon the collar r for the transmission, but only upon the flat portions of the ends q.
Patent GB-190605048-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Composition or Compound for Cleaning Painted and other Surfaces.
Inventor: PORTER GEORGE GRANT
Filed: 1906-03-01
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 5048. Porter, G. G., and Ward, F. D. March 1. Cleansing - compositions. - A mixture of soap, petroleum, Russian turpentine, and silex, e.g. finely ground quartz, is made into a cream with water, and applied to painted &c. surfaces, such as those of railway cars or carriages. After a suitable interval, the composition is wiped off, and the surface polished.
Patent GB-190605636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Means for Deadening Shocks in Vehicles.
Inventor: WILFORD PAUL ABEL EDGARD
Filed: 1906-03-08
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 5636. Wilford, P. A. E. March 8. Springs.-The vibrations of the spring 3, Fig. 1, are damped and absorbed hy fixed blocks 8, 9, which press against a sheave 22 connected to the vehicle axle 2 by a link 26. The blocks 8, 9, Fig. 3, are pressed apart by cones 12 and springs 14 mounted on bolts 6 secured to the vehicle frame 1 and capable of adjustment by nuts 18. The block 9 is provided with cheeks 23, Fig. 1, which overlap the sheave 22 and prevent any lateral movement.
Patent GB-190607459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Propulsion of Ships
Inventor: DUFF EDWARD JAMES
Filed: 1906-03-28
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 7459. Duff, E. J. March 28. Driving-gear for screw propellers. - The engine drives a propeller shaft passing through a tunnel in the ship, and its rotative effect is augmented by utilizing the power which is in the head of water required to float the ship. Upon the same shaft as the prime-mover A is fitted a turbine E, or equivalent motor, driven by the head of water above the inlet D. Propellers F eject the tail waters and thereby give the forward propulsive thrust. Instead of the propeller F, a rotary pump G may be used. This arrangement may be duplicated with twin screws. In a modification, two screw propellers on separate shafts are driven by separate engines and turbines, the turbines discharging into a common tunnel provided with a rotary pump driven by a prime-mover.
Patent GB-190607671-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Attaching and Detaching Pneumatic or other Tyres to Vehicle and Cycle Wheels
Inventor: PRUST DAVID ANDREW
Filed: 1906-03-30
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 7671. Prust, D. A., and Briebach, F. J. March 30. Washers.-Relates to wheel rims with detachable side flanges having keyhole slots for engaging transverse security bolts, and consists in the use of a washer H adapted to fit over the bolt G to close the slot in the flange C.
Patent GB-190608251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Paper and the like Cutting or Shearing Machines.
Inventor: SALMON HERBERT JAMES
Filed: 1906-04-05
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 8251. Salmon, H. J., and Capper, J. April 5. Cutting-machines for paper &c.-Relates to a method of securing the knife of a cutting or shearing machine. In one arrangement, the back of the knife-holder a is provided with an horizontal tapered groove b from which vertical grooves c extend to the lower edge of the holder. The knife d is provided with suitable projections e adapted to be slid up the grooves c into the groove b. The projections may then be wedged in the tapered groove b. To disengage the knife from the holder, use is made of a lever pivoted on the holder a and connected to the knife by a link attached to one end. The slots b, c and the projections e may be of any suitable shape. The slots may be formed in the knife and the projections on the holder. In a modification, the groove b is not tapered. A binding-screw &c. may be used to prevent accidental displacement.