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Patent GB-190520772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternating Current Electric Motors.
Filed: 1905-10-13
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 20,772. Akt. - Ges. Brown, Boveri, & Co. Oct. 17, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motors, alternating-current ; field magnets.-In repulsion motors and compensated alternating-current motors, in which the armature transverse field is important, the magnetic resistance of the transverse field Q, Fig. 1, is increased by constructing the stator with slots or holes S, Figs. 1 and 2. These slots may be partly filled with packets of magnetic sheet metal or bundles of wire, which may be inserted or withdrawn during working. In a modification, Fig.3, the magnetic resistance of the transverse field is varied by increasing the distance between the stator and rotor at those points which correspond to the maximum values of the transverse field.
Patent GB-190522924-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Creasing Machines
Inventor: NAZEL JOHN
Filed: 1905-11-08
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 22,924. Nazel, J., and Bailey, E. L. Nov. 8. Bending.-Relates to a machine for creasing, cutting, an scoring cardboard. The sheets of cardboard are fed between guides A<2> on the board A<1>, Fig. 3, and are carried forward by feedrollers E, E<1>, F, E' driven by gearing from the main shaft B. The material is first cut into strips by cutting-disks H, carried by slides H<1>, movable vertically on guides I and adjusted by a nut. The guide I and slide H<1> are secured by a bolt P, the head J<4> of which is capable of sliding in a T-shaped groove C' in a cross-piece C. The creasing-dies are secured, respectively, to supports O, J, capable of transverse adjustment and secured by bolts N<5>, J<1>, the heads of which engage in T- shaped grooves C<2>, D' in the cross-pieces C, D. The block O is also adjustable vertically by means of a nut N<4>. The lower creasing-die, Fig. 7, comprises two blocks K<1>, secured to the support J and having screwed thereto die plates K<2>, the adjacent edges K<4> of which form a V-shaped aperture terminating in a parallel-sided opening K<5>. The edges K<3> of the plates K<2> are preferably curved as shown. A plate L having a central rib L<1> elevated at the end L' is placed between the blocks K<1> and normally pressed upwards against the plates K<2> by spiral springs M. Longitudinal motion is prevented by two pins on the blocks K<1> engaging holes in the plate L. The upper die P, Fig. 6, is secured to the arm O<1> of the block O, and at one end is formed with two parallel ridges P<2> which extend into the V-shaped aperture between the plates K', the intermediate portion P<3> bearing against the raised portion L' of the rib L<1>. The other end of the die P is formed with a central rib P<4>, preferably slightly dovetailed, adapted to extend into the narrower portion K<5> of the V-shaped aperture. The cardboard is preferably first cut into as many strips as there are creasing-dies, and, after being drawn between the dies, it emerges with a crease as shown in Fig. 11. The material is finally trimmed by cutting-disks. While passing between the dies, the cardboard is bent first in one direction and then the other, thus "breaking" the material and ensuring a permanent crease. The blocks K<1> may be adjusted by washers to accommodate cardboard of different thicknesses.
Patent GB-190525111-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Planing Phonograph and like Records.
Inventor: RILEY LEONARD
Filed: 1905-12-04
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 25,111. Riley, L., Parry, D. J., and Notman, W. F. Dec. 4. Phonographs. - A cutting-tool l for planing phonograph records is held in a clamp k by a set-screw n, the clamp beinq carried by an adjustable carrier g on a rod a which is attached to. the rocking tube d when the reproducer has been removed. A sliding weight o serves to vary the pressure of the cutting--tool. The weight o is rounded at the bottom to enable it to act as a polisher. When the appliance is used with a phonograph having a speaker arm instead of a rocking tube, a form of clamp shown in Fig. 5 is used to secure the cutter apparatus, the rod a passing into a pivoted arm z and a clamp q gripping the speaker arm.
Patent GB-190525462-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Cover for Hydro Extractors.
Inventor: LANE EDWIN JOHN
Filed: 1905-12-07
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 25,462. Lane, E. J. Dec. 7. Hydro-extractors safety devices. -Relates to means for preventing the covers of hydro-extractors from being raised while the machine is running. The cover is hinged to the casing near the driving- shaft, and a device attached to the cover engages with a device rotating with the shaft when the cover is raised. In the form shown, a quadrantpiece p is attached to the cover k and engages with a slotted disk q on the driving-shaft. The quadrant p may be replaced by a bolt or other device and the slotted disk by a disk provided with holes. If the machine is driven from an overhead shaft, the disk q is attached to a special short shaft driven by a band.
Patent GB-190525754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Telegraphy.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-12-11
Granted: 1906-12-11
Abstract: 25,754. Boult. A. J., [Lori, F., and Solari, L., Marquis]. Dec. 11. Telegraphs.-Devices capable of mechanical and electrical resonance are used in combination to separate into original currents the line current constituted by several currents of different frequencies. Alternators 14, 15, 16 of different frequency are in circuit with the primary coils 11, 12, 13 of transformers and with keys 17, 18, 19. The transformer secondaries are in series in the linewire 5. At the receiving-station the primary coils 7, 8, 9 of three transformers are in series in the line-wire. The secondary coils 20, 21, 22 are in separate circuits having condensers 35, 36, 37 in shunt for the purposes of electrical tuning, and vibrating wires 23, 24, 25 in series for mechanical tuning. When the wires vibrate, they close local circuits containing Morse or other suitable recording- instruments 32, 33, 34.
Patent GB-190600008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mode of and Means for Producing Stage Illusions.
Inventor: GOLDIN HORACE
Filed: 1906-01-01
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 8. Goldin, H. Jan. 1. Conjuring-apparatus.-The performer, preferably a lady, is supported in a reclining position above the floor by a skeleton support A so that a ring can be passed along the whole length of the body. A socket b<1> of the support is fitted over a stud of a vertical rod C, which passes through the floor, is concealed by the attendant, and is raised and lowered by a handle J, worm gearing K, a drum H, and a wire rope E passing over a pulley F. The lady is raised into position in a boat or receptacle which is afterwards removed.
Patent GB-190600713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in School Desks, Ladies' Bureaus, and the like.
Inventor: HARTLEY MARY ELIZABETH
Filed: 1906-01-10
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 713. Hartley, M. E. Jan. 10. Hinges.-In a desk, an extension piece l, to be passed over a bed for use as a bed-table, is removably attached to the slope c of the desk by hinges o, one arm of each of which is attached, when required, by screwsp.
Patent GB-190601005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Lithographic Printing Machines.
Filed: 1906-01-13
Granted: 1907-01-12
Abstract: 1005. Soc. l'Art Industriel. Feb. 28, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Printing fabrics; printing-rollers.-Relates to rotary lithographic machines for printing paper, fabrics, and the like, and more particularly to (1) means for securing stone, zinc, or aluminium cylinders on their shafts, (2) means for moving the impression and inking rollers away from the printing-cylinder, and (3) damping-apparatus. (1) The stone or like cylinder a, Fig. 1, is formed in a known manner with conical ends which fit into correspondingly-shaped disks c loose on a shaft b. One of the disks bears against a collar e on the shaft, and the other is pressed against the roller by a nut f. Between the disks and the roller are placed thicknesses of vulcanized rubber d. (2) The impression roller g, Fig. 4, is mounted in sliding bearings l which rest upon eccentrics h on a shaft i turning in supports j which can be adjusted by means of screws n. The shaft i is rotated by means of a lever k. The inking-rollers o, Fig. 6, can be moved away from the printing-cylinder a by projections p<1> on a segmental plate p actuated by a lever r. (3) The damping-rollers 5, Fig. 8, are yieldingly held against the printing-cylinders a by springs l. The rollers may be reciprocated by means of eccentrics v and rods x. By means of a roller y bearing against a cam z, the amount of water supplied to the printing cylinder can be regulated.
Patent GB-190602526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Physical Exercisers.
Inventor: HAYNEL OLGA CAROLA ELISABETH
Filed: 1906-02-01
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 2526. Haynel, O. C. E., Barella, M. J., Bradford, J., and Bradford, G. Feb. 1 Exercising-apparatus; dumb-bells. -Relates to a pulling-apparatus in which a single elastic cord a is fitted with two longitudinally-perforated dumb-bells b, which can slide along the cord, the ends of the cord a being connected to stirrups c. The stirrup c comprises a strap c connected by means of a link c', Figs. 1 and 3, to the lower part d of a screw connexion. Each link c<1> is passed into the hollow of the part d, and is enlarged at its end c<2>, Fig. 3. The cord a is connected to the upper parts d' of the connexion by means of knots. The parts d, d<1> are preferably formed with nut heads, to facilitate disengagement. Screw connexions such as d, d' may be used to connect two elastic cords together.
Patent GB-190604138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hair Restorers or Pomades.
Inventor: BAKER CHARLES
Filed: 1906-02-20
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 4138. Baker, C. Feb. 20. Pomades.-An oil obtained from the carcases of horses or mules in the regions of the tail and mane is combined with wax of a higher melting-point, cantharides, and a perfume. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 4315, A.D. 1889.]
Patent GB-190604512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: LATIL AUGUSTE GEORGES
Filed: 1906-02-23
Granted: 1907-02-23
Abstract: 4512. Latil, A. G. Feb. 23. Clutches.-The main friction clutch on a motor road vehicle is operated by screw-and-nut mechanism and provided with means for adjusting the sliding member for wear. In Figs. 1 and 4, the sliding clutch member 5 is riveted to a screwed sleeve which is prevented from rotating, and engages a nut 8 that is prevented from moving longitudinally. To release the clutch members, the nut 8 is rotated against the action of the spring 21 by depressing the foot-pedal 6, which is provided with a pneumatic buffer 25 to prevent the clutch members re-engaging too suddenly. To adjust for wear, the connecting-link 7 and the spring are removed from the nut, and the latter is then rotated into a new relative position, after which, the connecting link and spring are re-attached to the nearest hole of the series provided in the face of the nut.
Patent GB-190611125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sealing Arrangements for Hydraulic Mains of Gas Plant.
Inventor: EWING WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-12
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 11,125. Ewing, W. May 12. Dip-pipes; hydraulic mains.-Relates to a mechanical displacement device for altering the level of liquid in the hydraulic main, to seal or unseal the dip-pipes. A displacer C is preferably mounted on a shaft, as shown, which can be rotated by a hand-wheel G and worm gear E. With the displacer in the position shown by the continuous lines, the liquid in the main A seals the end of the. dip-pipe B, as shown. When the displacer is moved to the position shown in dotted lines, the level of the liquid falls, so as to unseal the dip-pipes.
Patent GB-190615242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Jars and other Receptacles.
Inventor: THOMPSON HENRY
Filed: 1906-07-04
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 15,242. Thompson, H. July 4. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Stoppers; capsule closures and the like.-Relates to hermetic closures of the type described in Specification No. 1815, A.D. 1905, and consists in the provision of a metal protecting-ring c for the rubber jointing-band d. The ring is formed by cutting off the lower part of the flange of the cap a, and curving it, as shown. In applying the closure, the ring d is placed over the flange b of the cap, and is adjusted to its proper position by the downward movement of the ring c The lower edge of the ring may be turned or spun under a shoulder on the jar.
Patent GB-190617238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Starting or Assisting the Cranks of Internal Combustion and other Engines over their "Dead-centres"
Inventor: HUTCHINGS JOHN
Filed: 1906-07-31
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 17,238. Hutchings, J. July 31. Turning-gear; dead-centres, assisting over.-An apparatus for starting an internal-combustion or other engine and for assisting it over the dead-centres is shown applied to the combined internal-combustion engine and turbine described in Specification No. 2355, A.D. 1906. A compressed-air cylinder v oscillates on a pin o and acts on the subsidiary crank n. The piston of the cylinder v is connected to the crank n by a V-shaped arm u, which carries also a guide p sliding on the exterior of the cylinder v. The fluid is distributed by an oscillating valve b, having a groove c connecting the cylinder passages h, i with the supply passage s, and passages j, f connecting the cylinder passages with a central exhaust passage. An arm on the valve b is connected with links m, l, carrying tappets acted on by an arm a. A roller k engages a spring stop q.
Patent GB-190617918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hat Boxes and the like.
Inventor: HIRST ROBERT FREDERICK HANKEY
Filed: 1906-08-09
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 17,918. Hirst, R. F. H. Aug. 9. Hat-boxes.-A frame a has clips b adapted to support it rigidly within the hat-box c, arms e being arranged to extend laterally to accommodate the device to boxes of various sizes. The frame a carries spring devices f adapted to go within the hat and support it from the interior. To enable the springs f to be withdrawn inwardly and held in position, a series of cords g is provided, each attached at one end to one of the springs f, and at the other end to a ring h. The cords pass through a central guide-tube, and a hook is provided on the frame a to which the ring h may be secured. The arms e carry sliding clips l, actuated by springs m and adapted to engage the brim of the hat. In a modification, the frame is supported by a single clip b and a leg resting on the bottom of the box.
Patent GB-190624544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Safety Razors.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-11-02
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 24,544. Boult, A. J., [Tuller, R. B., and Klapperich, P. J.]. Nov. 2. Razors, safety. A flat blade is clamped between two substantially flat plates hinged together at the back, the lower one having its front edge formed as a guard. The handle is formed by a third plate which is hinged on the same pivot pin and which will, when the razor is not in use, fold over the top of the clamping-plates. The handle D and the plates C, A between which the blade B is clamped are all hinged on the same pivot pin f<1>. The blade B is formed with notches at the end which engage with lugs a', Fig. 8, on spring arms a<2> formed of part of the plate A. The arms a<2> are bent down below the level of the plate A in order to force the blade, which fits tightly between the lugs, down on to the plate. The plate C is formed with spring lugs c' which engage the sides of the plate A. The notches in the blade B are of such a size as to allow of some adjustment of the blade with respect to the guard. Fig. 3 shows the razor in section folded up ready to go into the pocket.
Patent GB-190629641-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Apparatus for Controlling the Filling or Inflation of Expansible or other Receptacles with Air or Gas.
Inventor: DUQUESNE ALFRED ERNEST
Filed: 1906-12-29
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 29,641. Duquesne, A. E., and Dockes, L. L., [trading as Soc. Duquesne et Dockes] and Pasteur, C. D. A. Dec. 29. Toy balloons.-An apparatus for controlling the inflation of expansible or other receptacles with gas under pressure, which is specially intended for use in inflating rubber articles such as toy balloons, is inserted in the supply pipe and is adapted to actuate an a'arm when the desired inflation has been attained, and also to cut off the supply automatically either instantaneously or gradually. In the apparatus shown in side elevation in Fig. 5 and sectional plan in Fig. 7, the gas under pressure enters a pipe a leading to a cylinder 4 containing a gradual obturator in the form of a piston slide valve 17, the gas passing on to the receptacle by way of a pipe b and a supported nozzle 15 of known form. The obturator is operated by a portion of the gas, which passes through a passage c, a chamber 30 provided with a pressure regulator, a pipe 37, and a valve-controlled aperture 38 in a plate 39 forming the back of a motor bellows 42 connected by a hollow rod 7 with the obturator. The preferred form of pressure regulator comprises a screw-down throttle valve furnished with a graduated plate 35 having a toothed periphery for engagement by a spring catch 54. The pressure is regulated so that the bellows is gradually extended to such a degree that the actuation of an alarm (not shown) by a projection 8, and the complete obturation of the fluid supply, occur simultaneously when the desired pressure or volumetric conditions in the receptacle have been attained. The obturator is returned to its inoperative position by a hand-operated push 20, which opens a valve 11 controlled by a spring 12 to allow the motor bellows to exhaust through the hollow rod 7; the exhaust may be led to the pipe b. Fig. 11 shows the apparatus modified to make the obturation instantaneous; the piston slide valve 17, now loose on the rod 7, is held in its inoperative position by a spring catch 50 from which it is released by a collar 52 on the rod. To enable gradual obturation to take place near the end of travel only of the motor bellows, the recess 18 in the piston valve may greatly exceed in length the width of the obturated ports. The apparatus is adapted for multiple inflation, and cylinders and pistons may be employed instead of the bellows.
Patent GB-190701628-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Counting-frame for use in Infants Schools.
Inventor: SMITH CHARLOTTE
Filed: 1907-01-22
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 1628. Smith, C. Jan. 22. Arithmetic, teaching; blackboards.-A counting- frame or abacus is constructed with undercut grooves in which ball &c. headed pins c are manipulated. The horizontal grooves b are connected at the ends, as shown, and from the upper groove vertical branches d are cut to contain 10 pins, sliding pieces f retaining the pins in position. A hole e allows of the insertion or removal of the pins, which are retained by inserting a plug in the hole. The part a<1> may be formed as a blackboard. The heads of the pins may be coloured in batches. A counting-frame of large size may be used by the teacher, while frames of small size may be supplied to the pupils.
Patent GB-190701744-A (GB)
Title: A Process and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Carbonic Acid Gas.
Inventor: KNOWLES ALBERT EDGAR
Filed: 1907-01-23
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 1744. Knowles, A. E. Jan. 23. Carbonic acid is absorbed from gaseous combustion products by means of lye, and is liberated again by diluting and heating the carbonated lye at reduced pressures. A suitable plant for the purpose consists of a boiler 1, Fig. 2, fired with coke, the products of combustion of which pass through washers 2 to the towers 4. A pump 7 draws the decarbonated lye from the boiler through the carbonated-lye heater 19 and cooler 12 and raises it to the top of the towers 4. By means of the partial vacuum created by the pump 7, the carbonated lye is drawn from the tank 6 to the boiler 1 through the heater 10, which is heated by the boiler gases on their way to the cooler 11. The carbonic acid is drawn from the cooler 11 by the gas compressor 17, by which it is liquefied. The water of condensation separated at the separator 13 is added to the carbonated lye preferably in the heater 10. The boiler preferably comprises a vessel 18, Fig. 3, with a number of trays 19 over which the lye, flows. The direct heat from the furnace 20 of the boiler boils the lye at the bottom, and the descending lye is also gradually heated. A steam coil may be used as the source of heat.
Patent GB-190707167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mariners' Compasses
Inventor: SMITH ARTHUR FOSTER
Filed: 1907-03-25
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 7167. Smith, A. F. March 25. Compasses, magnetic.-Relates to a compass by which alone, it is stated, the direction of the true North may be determined at all times of the day or night independently of variations in magnetic variation and deviation. At the centre of the glass covering-plate 14 is mounted a rotatable shaft 6 carrying pointers 8, 9, 10, which can rotate independently and may be locked in any position by a nut 11. The ends of the pointers are looped at 12 and are provided with a hair 13 to permit exact adjustment over the graduations of the circular protractor 5, which is divided similarly to the floating card 4. The example given of the use of the instrument is as follows :-When the vessel is at a place the exact bearings of which are known, the magnetic and true bearings of the ship's head are determined. The pointers 8, 9, 10 are then placed in the following directions : the pointer 8 to the ship's head, the pointer 9 to the magnetic North, and the pointer 10 to the true North. The pointers are locked in this position. The 'ship is then moved 30 degrees West, and, to ascertain whether there is any further error, the pointers are moved back 30 degrees. If there is no further error, it is stated that the pointers 8, 9 coincide with the direction of the needle and true North, respectively ; however, if there is any additional error, it can be found by reading the difference between the directions of the pointer 9 and the needle.
Patent GB-190712553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sun Blinds or Screens.
Inventor: TAYLOR ALBERT
Filed: 1907-05-30
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 12,553. Taylor, A., [Rowe, J. J.]. May 30. Window blinds.-Sun-blinds are constructed with a series of collapsible parts, each comprising a pair of sector-shaped blades a<1> and a cross-piece A' secured upon pivots b. The blades a nearest the window are fixed thereto by screws. The crosspieces A, A<1>, &c. are bent along their longitudinal edges, upwards at the back and downwards in front, so that they engage one another as shown in Fig. 5. The blind is raised by means of cords e which are attached to the leaf A<4> and to a roller d. A cord c is wound round the roller d and, passing over pulleys to the inside of the room, is employed to actuate the roller d. The parts forming the blind may be corrugated and their edges beaded or formed so that they interlock when the blind is open.