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Patent GB-190401110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cash Registering Appliances Calculating Machines and the like
Inventor: AUTOMATIQUE SOCIETE ANONYME DES APPAREILS DE CONTR
Filed: 1904-01-15
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 1110. Soc. Anon. des Appareils de Controle et de Comptabilite Auto- matique, Frydmane, J., and Cham- bon, L. Sept. 25, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Receipts, checking and recording; calculating- apparatus.-Composing-discs for the composition of the sums to be registered and totalized in cash registers, calculating-apparatus, and the like, more particularly applicable to the checking and calcu- lating apparatus described in Specification No. 17,499, A.D. 1901, are rendered automatic in their circular displacement for the alignment of the figures &c. The operator merely sets the pushes or keys f of the discs a by pressure. Upon one- third each disc has locking-notches d, while upon another third it has engaging teeth e. The internal ring m is pulled by the spring o in the direction of the arrow x, and the displacement is limited by the link p. The spring-pressed pawl s lodged in the crown or disc a bears upon the locking-lever t. When a push f is depressed, the ring m is displaced and the disc is turned until the internal projection of the push encounters the fixed rod or stop c<1>. The bar e<1> is lodged in a notch d by the action of the cam h<1> on the rotation of the shaft i<1> to lock the discs in their set positions. The transverse bar l<1> by encountering the projections m<1> first produces a relative displacement between the rings m and the crowns a to allow the pushes to be released, and then returns the composing discs to their zero position with the arms bearing upon the fixed rod c<1>.
Patent GB-190410774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers
Inventor: HOHENSTEIN ARCHIE GERRY
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 10,774. Hohenstein, A. G. May 10. Steam-gererator furnaces.-The fuel and combustion chamber of the water-tube boiler shown in cross-section is enclosed at its sides by the series of water tubes or downtakes 13 which connects upper steam and water drums 12 to lower equalizing- boxes'16.
Patent GB-190412798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney Cowls.
Inventor: MERKEL RICHARD
Filed: 1904-06-06
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 12,798. Merkel, R. June 6. Chimney tops.-Inside of the upper part d of the top or cowl, shown in Fig. 1 in vertical section diagonally across the sectional plan, Fig. 3, is a vertical partition e, at the sides of which are openings f, through which the smoke, and the wind coming up from the passages a, escape. The upper part d is formed like a mansard roof, and it has, in plan, the shape of a rhombus or rhomboid, as shown in Fig. 3, which is a sectional plan of the top across the upper part d.
Patent GB-190414390-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Portable Seat and Walking or Hunting Stick.
Inventor: WAGNER ANTON
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 14,390. Stanger, J. J. June 25. Electric baths.-An electro-medical bath, shown in plan in Fig. 1, is provided with a partition a with circular openings through which the legs are passed. The openings are provided with pneumatic rings b to render the space water-tight. The partition is drawn up to the thighs or hips and pressed against the supports d. A partition e, which divides the two compartments for the legs, fits against the partition a and the supports g, h. The partitions are provided with rubber pads k to render the junctions water-tight. Vessels l of insulating-material are provided for the separate treatment of the hands and arms. All the portions of the bath are provided with electrodes m adjustable about the points n. The compartment which contains the portion of the body to be treated is filled with a medicated liquid and the rest of the bath with water. The current may be led into the one compartment and out from the others, or the one compartment may contain electrodes connected to each pole of the source of current. Two portions of the body may, simultaneously, be treated with two different liquids. The strength of the current to any one portion of the body may be adjusted by altering the positions of the electrodes.
Patent GB-190419047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Files or Temporary Binders.
Inventor: WALKER ARTHUR ERNEST
Filed: 1904-09-03
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 19,047. Walker, A. E. Sept. 3. Filing papers &c.- Relates to "apron'' files, but is applicable to other kinds of files or binders. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the fixed wire A and the hinged wire C are mounted in a barrel J, slidably carried in the housing B' of the base B. The wire A may be continued inside the barrel J, and in this case has a flattened end which bears upon the saddle-piece D, thus retaining the wire C in the closed position, and, if desired, in the open position also. Other controlling-means may be adopted. For packing purposes, the wires may be rotated into a flat position. They are supported in the upright position by the walls of the slot K, the barrel J being slid into the housing B' for this purpose. The top end of the barrel J is flattened at the sides, and tapered so as to grip the housing B' tightly when necessary. A sliding bolt may also be used, instead of the slot K, to hold the wires in the upright position. In a simpler form of file, the wires do not rotate into the flat position and the barrel J is omitted, the wire A being simply held in the housing B<1>. In another modification, the wires are carried on a mount L, Fig. 5, hinged along one side to the base B and held in the closed position by one or more catches Q, or by similar means. In this case, the spring for controlling the movable wire may consist of a strip of steel contained in the mount L. In another modification, the two wires are integral, and the part lying along the base is formed with a crank or projection adapted to engage with a catch on the base-plate, and thus to hold the wires in the vertical position. In some cases, the wires fit sufficiently tightly in their bearings to make the use of a catch unnecessary. Another device for holding the wires vertical comprises a plate, grooved to fit the wire and adapted to be moved by means of a screw bearing against it into or out of contact with the wire.
Patent GB-190419608-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Applying and Transmitting Motive Power for Propelling Carriages, Bicycles, Motors or other Vehicles or for Stationary Purposes.
Inventor: ROBINSON GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1904-09-24
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 19,608. Robinson, G. H. Sept. 24. Toothed and chain gearing; mounting wheels on shafts.-The motion of a motor is transmitted to a shaft such as the driving-axle of a road vehicle or bicycle through mechanism comprising a sprocketwheel A on the motor shaft which gears with a chain C attached to a pulley D by lugs D' and a resilient coupling made up of a projection J on the interior of the boss E of the pulley D, and external projections K on the shaft F or its equivalent, with blocks H of india-rubber between them.
Patent GB-190422609-A (GB)
Title: Improved Music Note Recorder for Keyed Instruments
Inventor: KROMAR LAURENZ
Filed: 1904-10-20
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 22,609. Kromar, L. Oct. 20. Music recorders. - Two sets of levers b, c, corresponding to the white and black notes respectively, are connected by links d<2> to the armatures d' of electromagnets d, the circuits of which are completed through contacts on the keys. The ends of the levers c are provided with single points c<1> which lie between the double points at the ends of the levers b. The roller a moves a sheet e<1> of carbon paper and a sheet e of paper on which the record is to be made. The record may however be perforated or punched in thick paper such as is used for perforated tune-sheets.
Patent GB-190424756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Horse Shoes
Inventor: BARTLEY HARVEY
Filed: 1904-11-15
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 24,756. Bartley, H. Nov. 15. Composite shoes; hoof-s supporting packing.-The cushioning - material 16 is pressed around projections on a metal base 2 and continued over the base to form a bearing-surface for the hoof, as shown in Fig. 2, which shows a section on the line II-II of the top plan view, Fig. 3. The sides of the base are recessed at 3 to provide a wearing-edge 7, which is widened at the toe and heels. Inwardly - projecting dovetailed portions 9, 12 at the toe and heels have downwardly-turned lips 10, the cushioning-material being pressed into the spaces so formed and around hooked projections 14 on the inner sides of the shoe. The portions 9, 12 may be replaced by a continuous series of projections 14.
Patent GB-190424876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electro-magnetic Speed Changing and Reversing Devices.
Filed: 1904-11-16
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 24,876. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 16. Motor road vehicles.-The various members of an epicyclic change-speed gear are held stationary by electromagnetic clutches. The Figure shows the driven member F running on roller bearings H around the driving-shaft E, and also provided with a pinion G for delivering the power to the load. An upwardly-extending flange of the member F carries the coils A, B of two electromagnets which are energized from the collector rings J. The casing K carries the coils C, D of two other electromagnets, and provides a roller bearing H' for the driving-shaft E. At the centre of the shaft E is mounted a pinion L and two rings M, the latter forming a circular track for rollers 0 which carry planetary pinions P meshing with the pinion L. An internally-toothed ring S gears with the planet pinions, and is fastened to plain rings R which roll on the outside of the rollers O. The rings R enable the toothed ring S to be electromagnetically clutched to the flange I of the driven member or to the casing K, while rings Q connected to the axes of the planet pinions enable them also to be clutched to either of these members. To obtain a greater number of speeds, two such gears may be connected in series.
Patent GB-190428197-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Heating, Cooling and similar purposes.
Inventor: CLARIDGE JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-23
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 28,197. Claridge, J. W. Dec. 23. Drawings to Specification. Incrustation, removing.-In surface apparatus for heating, cooling, and similar purposes which is formed of one or more elements each consisting of a heating-box provided with one or more internal diaphragms, the boxes may be corrugated or provided with projections on the outside to permit any deposit to be dislodged.
Patent GB-190507379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Metal Casks, Drums and similar Hollow Articles
Inventor: SCHUMACHER EBERHARD
Filed: 1905-04-07
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 7379. Schumacher, E., and Tyson, J.H. April 7. Stamping.-In the production of metal casks, drums, and other similar articles by the method described in Specification No. 816, A.D. 1903, a blank, Fig. 1, dished from a disk is acted upon by dies consisting of a lowerportion die a and a centre-portion die b which, serves as a guide for the top die d. The latter is. provided with a nipple e against which the edge of the drawn-down cup abuts. Further pressure then causes the cup to take up the shape of the dies. In successive operations, Figs. 4 and 7, the nipple e decreases in size and the die d gradually changes to give the desired section. In the finishing-dies, Fig. 8, hydraulic pressure may be admitted by a pipe through the nipple e, but is necessary only for heavy work. The casks &c. may be made from cylindrical blanks by closing in both ends.
Patent GB-190509817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Machines for Dishes, Plates and the like and in Conveying Apparatus for such Machines.
Inventor: HEINEMANN CHARLES ARNOLD
Filed: 1905-05-10
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 9817. Heinemann, C. A. May 10. Conveyers.-A conveying-apparatus for a machine for washing plates, dishes, and the like consists of a rope j driven by a suitably rotated conical pulley g, and guided by rollers h. At intervals, short lengths of rope m, Fig. 7, depend from the cable j, carrying universal joints n on ball bearings, and terminating in hooks o on which plate baskets are hung. The guide-rollers h are supported by brackets which are formed in two parts, of which one may be rigidly fixed, the other being adjustable to suit the direction taken by the rope at that particular point. Weighted jockey-pulleys w are fitted to keep the tension as uniform as possible.
Patent GB-190509920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Securing Solid India Rubber Tyres to Wheel Rims, Pulleys and the like.
Inventor: EVANS ALGERNON ENOS
Filed: 1905-05-11
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 9920. Evans, A. E. May 11. Sawing.-Rims and tyres of the type described in Specification No. 473, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Wheels &c.], are adapted for use with wheels used with band-saws. The india-rubber tread G is retained in position by a split ring E which takes under the inturned flanges of the rim, while the free ends are connected by a ferrule.
Patent GB-190513016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Apparatus for Heating and Boiling by Gas.
Inventor: CRAPPER NORMAN
Filed: 1905-06-23
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 13,016. Crapper, N. June 23. Burners, mounting.-An atmospheric gas boiling-burner a is provided with an additional slotted leg b adjustably attached underneath the burner by a stud c, so that the burner may be supported as shown by the top bars or fallbar e, e<1> of an ordinary grate so as to act as a trivet. When not attached to a grate, the additional leg b may be inverted, as shown in Fig. 4, and attached to the burner by means of a lug f on the leg fitting on the stud c. In a modified form, the leg b may be made adjustable at an angle, by providing an additional stud c, so that the india-rubber tubing may be kept from the heat of the fire.
Patent GB-190513546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimneys for Incandescent Gas Lights.
Inventor: SCHOTT OTTO
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 13,546. Schott, O. July 1. Chimneys.-For incandescent gas-lights, chimneys provided with air holes are rendered more durable by increasing the number, without increasing the total area, of the holes, which are, arranged as shown in the Figure, in order to leave more glass between them.
Patent GB-190516312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Tanning of Hides or Skins.
Inventor: RIVIERE JOANNES
Filed: 1905-08-10
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 16,312. RiviÞre, J., Verroul, P., and Bouvier, A. Aug. 10. Hides and skins, raw, treating; tanning.-The dung of horses and other herbivorous animals is employed as a tanning-material, 100 kilos of dung are mixed in a vat with 100 litres of water, and a like volume of water being added from time to time until the mixture contains 500 litres. The mixture is filtered and diluted for use. Prior to treatment with the dung solution, the hides are unlimed in pure water and mascerated in 2 per cent and À35 per cent solutions of lactic acid, and are next immersed for twenty-four hours in a bath containing sea-salt and sulphuric acid ; the hides are finally dried.
Patent GB-190520817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Faucet Plug Extractors.
Inventor: BUCKLEY MILNES
Filed: 1905-10-14
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 20,817. Buckley, M. Oct. 14. Ferrule, bush, and like extractors: -Faucet plugs d are extracted from the bushes e in the ends of beer or like barrels by a lever a having a hooked finger a<1> and projecting teeth b, c. The tooth b nearest the hooked finger a' is chisel ended and the second tooth c is blunt ended, or the shapes of the teeth may be varied.
Patent GB-190521057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Flexible Pressure-transmitting Apparatus.
Inventor: RICHARD BUTTNER
Filed: 1905-10-17
Abstract: 21,057. Buttner. R. July 30, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patent Act, 1901.] Tension members in guide-tubes.-A transmission device applicable for operating photographic shutters comprises a flexible core 1, secured at one end to a sleeve 4 and at the other end to a spring- controlled member 7, and upon which is threaded a series of links 2, the rounded end of each link fitting into a corresponding socket in the end of the next. The incompressible member abuts at one end against the push-button 5 and at the other end against a member 6. Either of the members 6, 7 may form the bracket attachment. A plaited covering may be provided.
Patent GB-190524229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Cycles.
Inventor: JOHNSON WALTER CLAUDE
Filed: 1905-11-23
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 24,229. Johason, W. C. Nov. 23. Motor road vehicles.-A motor-bicycle is arranged so that the rider stands astride the rear wheel on two platforms supported slightly above the ground, and the driving-wheel is preferably provided with pneumatic tyres having two heads, between which passes a driving belt or chain from the motor shaft. The frame of the cycle comprises two inclined bars, the front one supporting the steering-fork, the rear one a rigid fork by which the rear axle is adjustably supported. The platforms rest on brackets c', c<2> depending from the frame. The rear wheel is driven from the motor through the countershaft g' and belt f. The preferred construction of the rear wheel is shown in Fig. 3. The tyre i has two tread surfaces i<1> separated by a V-shaped rim e, around which the driving-belt passes. When the tyre is deflated, the pulley e can be removed over the rim b<1> of the wheel. The pneumatic support for the pulley e serves to maintain a suitable tension on the belt f. Any ordinary braking arrangement may be used, or a brake band j may be secured to the frame and carried around the outside of the belt f and attached at its other end to a Bowden transmission-mechanism.
Patent GB-190524617-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Micrometer Measuring Instrument
Inventor: DUNCAN HAROLD MALCOLM
Filed: 1905-11-28
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 24,617. Duncan, H. M., and Pierpont, F. H. Nov. 28. Calliper gauges; index hands. - A micrometergauge of high accuracy consists of a base-plate K adjustable by a micrometer screw, upon which the work is placed, and a vertical pointed rod C held up until a release key H is depressed to allow of its descent over a very short range upon the work, the indicating- means for the same being of the pivoted knife-edge and index - arm variety. Fig. 1 shows the baseplate K with micrometer arrangements which enable it to be adjusted to such a distance from the depressed rod point that the latter will only have to indicate the slight variations of the work from a standard. To take a reading, the release key H, Fig. 3, pivoted to the framing A<1>, A<2>, is pressed, and forces down a crosspin H<2> in a sleeve B arranged within 'the stationary bushing A<3>, this sleeve being normally urged upwards by a spiral spring to keep the collar C<1> of the rod C at its highest position. The rod is thus set free to fall until its point bears on the work. Fig. 6 shows the conical upper end of the rod and the eccentrically pivoted knife-edge D<3> resting upon it and determining the angular position of the weighted index arm D, which is attached to the knife-edge and moves over the scale E. A weight-control may replace the spring, or the rod and the index arm may both be horizontal and controlled entirely by springs.
Patent GB-190526352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double Seated Valves for Blowing Engines, Pumps, Compressors and the like
Inventor: SCHMERSE PAUL GEORG
Filed: 1905-12-18
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 26,352. Schmerse, P. G. Dec. 18. Check valves.-The check valves of high-speed blowing-engines, pumps, compressors, &c. are constructed with two seating-faces a, b, Fig. 1, in different planes, which are connected by a conical web g. A guide-sleeve d formed thereon slides on the outside of a tubular guide e, the top of which is turned over to act as an abutment for the closing-spring. In some cases, the sleeve d slides inside the guide. This construction brings the centre of gravity of the valve near to the centre of the guide-sleeve so that the valve may work effectively in an horizontal position, and also enables fluid to pass with a minimum of obstruction, the fluid having access under and up through the tubular guide.
Patent GB-190600269-A (GB)
Title: Slate Piercing Machine
Inventor: SMITH JOSEPH SIMPSON
Filed: 1906-01-04
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 269. Smith, J. S. and White, W. Jan. 4. Drilling; punching slate.-The spindle N of a slatepiercing machine is simultaneously r e c i procated and rotated when operated by a handle T. The reciprocation is effected by a spring - returned arm D linked to an arm H on the handle - shaft, and the rotation by bevel-gearing L, M.
Patent GB-190601970-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manure.
Inventor: SIDEBOTHAM JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1906-01-26
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 1970. Sidebotham, J. T. Jan. 26. Manures.-A manure is obtained by mixing lime and peat moss with sewage sludge cake, and reducing the mixture by grinding. Small quantities of ammonium sulphate, sodium nitrate, or steamed bone flour may be added.
Patent GB-190602210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway Systems.
Inventor: THERYC CHARLES
Filed: 1906-01-29
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 2210. ThÚryc, C. Jan. 29. Railways and tramways, systems of; pneumatic railways and tramways; electric railways and tramways.-Relates to a tunnel-railway system in which a locomotive is employed to overcome the air resistance, thus enabling a series of following trains running on wheels or water slides to be drawn by locomotives of small power, preferably electric. 6 disk nearly touching the walls of the tunnel is fitted on the first locomotive, which thus acts as a piston to drive the column of air. The following trains are driven by wheeled locomotives, the trains either running on wheels, in which case an ordinary ballasted track is laid, or sliding on slides 15. The track consists of a massive bed 12 of concrete, armoured cement, cr masonry on which are arranged longitudinal sleepers 19 supporting the rails 11, and on which the slides 15 of sliding vehicles run. Above the bed 12 is a galley 20 of the same material or of metal, to which are secured T-irons 21 on which slide the guiding-pieces 6 operating in cylinders 7 by means of pistons acting against springs. The vehicles may run on rollers on the platform 3 instead of on wheels or slides. To compensate for the leakage past the disk, a fan nearly touching the tunnel is attached to an extended cone on the last vehicle, and is driven by a small motor. The fan may be driven the opposite way to stop the trains. It is stated that, with this system, signals and signal boxes may be dispensed with, each train being fitted with water-pressure gauges and revolution counters for the wheels by means of which the driver can detect approach to another train or the stoppage of a train in front. Whistles to act at various graduated pressures may indicate the increasing compression behind the preceding train. An automatic device for stopping the train consists of a bell-mouth in front of the locomotive with a flexible diaphragm adapted to operate a switch at a certain air pressure. It is stated that the system obviates collision. Stations provided with fans may be established at intervals along the track.