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Patent GB-190428030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Locomotive and other Engines using a Mixture of Steam and Air as Motive Fluid.
Inventor: BEARDMORE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 28,030. Beardmore, W., and Field, E. Dec. 21. Combined steam and hot-air engines.-Apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 7498, A.D. 1903, for supplying working-fluid consisting of a mixture of superheated steam and air to the cylinders of locomotives, is modified to obtain a greater heating effect without unduly enlarging the smoke-box of the engine, thereby facilitating the application of the apparatus to marine and other engines fed by boilers of the locomotive type. In the present case, the superheating-chamber a, Figs. 4 and 5, consisting of a dome-shaped box with flat ends, which may be a steel casting or metal plates connected by angle-irons, is situated in the upper portion of the smoke-box and provided with tubular or solid stays p and a manhole r, and is bolted to the smoke-box by brackets a<2>. Steam is supplied by the pipe h through a regulator valve, and air through the pipe n terminating in a perforated bent pipe b having an open end. The supply pipe i leads to the valve-chests. One or more rows of the upper fire-tubes opposite the chamber a may be wholly or partially formed of larger tubes f<1>, and a pivoted damper or deflector s may be employed to deflect the gases in an upward direction so that they will be drawn through the stays p by a louvre or other equivalent device situated above the exhaust-pipe, and in this case having inclined slats t<1> carried on a frame t connected to the chamber a or the smoke-box. Fig. 7 shows a modified form in which the heating-chamber is made longer and narrower, so that it extends in front of the exhaust nozzle m, and is provided with radial flue tubes wand a central aperture a<3>, through which extends a bonnet x for conducting the exhaust steam to the flared chimney e. By this means the exhaust steam draws hot air from the fire-tubes f, f<1> through the tubes w, but is not allowed to cool the chamber by coming into contact with it.
Patent GB-190508271-A (GB)
Title: Means for Throwing Out of Action One or More Cylinders of a Multi-barrel Pump
Inventor: HUDSON JAMES CADOUX
Filed: 1905-04-18
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 8271. Hudson, J. C. April 18. Check valves ; seats.-The delivery valve E<1> of a pump is fitted with a movable valve seat J, having perforations M, so that, by raising the valve by means of the screw shown, the water is enabled to flow through it freely in both directions.
Patent GB-190510886-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Separating Oil or Liquid from Steam.
Inventor: BRUNNER KARL
Filed: 1905-05-24
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 10,886. Brunner, K., and B³hring, O. May 24. Steam separators.-Apparatus for centrifugally separating oil and other liquid from steam, in which the latter is caused to pass through an annular space the outer wall of which is perforated, is specially constructed to minimize space. In the sectional elevation and plan of one form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the two pipes b closed at the bottom by the covers l are surrounded by an annular space, divided into two parts by a perforated sheet-iron wall c. The steam enters at f, is divided into two streams, and Rows in opposite directions around the two pipes b, the oil &c. being forced through the perforations into the chamber e, provided with ribs k, where it collects. The steam then enters the pipes b by means of the slots g, and proceeds to the dome h and exit i. In the modified form shown in Figs. 4 and 5, one pipe b only is used, divided internally by a helically-arranged partition p. The steam passes into one half, then around the exterior of the tube into the other half, and so to the exit i. Fig. 8 represents a plan of a third arrangement in which steam enters at f, and after traversing the annular space d passes into the tube by the opening g and thus escapes. In Fig. 10, two pipes b are shown, steam passing from one to the other through the space d.
Patent GB-190515522-A (GB)
Title: Belt Fastener
Inventor: GROOTE CARL
Filed: 1905-07-28
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 15,522. Groote, C., L÷wen, C., and L÷wen, C. July 28. No Patent granted (Seating fee not paid). Belt and band fastenings.-A belt fastening is formed with two side cheeks a with curved lower edges b supporting a central horizontal stay c and two side stays d which are inclined as shown in Fig. 3, their upper edges being provided with turned-down prongs or teeth e, e<1>. The middle stay c is provided with a double row of vertical teeth f, f<1>. To attach the fastening, the ends of a belt are passed through the spaces g, g<1> respectively, butted together centrally, and driven into the teeth f, f Each end of a belt is thus held by a row of vertical teeth on the central stay and an inclined row of teeth on one of the side stays.
Patent GB-190516475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Striking Plates for Railway Carriage Doors and the like.
Inventor: WILKES THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-08-14
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 16,475. Wilkes, T. W. Aug. 14. Fastenings, railway carriage door; latches. - The fastening consists of two latches a, 6 connected together, so as to have simultaneous action, by means of bell-cranks d,f, one d of which forms the follower of the lock. When applied to railwaycarriage doors, the fastening is provided with a trigger i, the end i<2> of which is adapted to travel in an incline m in the striking-plate, for the purpose of retaining the bolts in the latching position while the door is open, and releasing them on the slamming of the door. The latches may be so arranged that the lower one is first engaged by the bevel on the striking-plate.
Patent GB-190516716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Turbine Driven Spinning, Doubling and Twisting Machines.
Inventor: FERRANTI SEBASTIAN ZIANI DE
Filed: 1905-08-17
Granted: 1906-11-17
Abstract: 16,716. Ferranti, S. Z. de. Aug. 17. Turbines.-Relates to improvements on the inventions described in Specifications No. 18,047, A.D. 1903, and Nos. 11,558 and 18,260, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.]. The turbinedriven twisting - elements are mounted in the motive-nuid supply trunk or the combined supply and exhaust trunks, and are provided with means for reducing the losses due to the fanning action of the blades &c., and in an example of ring flyer, shown in Fig. 5, means are provided for reversing the rotation of the flyer. The blades are enclosed to as great an extent as possible in a smooth casing or ring 11, projecting from the inner face of the casing g of the ring flyer, and the nozzles are placed as close together as possible so that the exhaust may be discharged as nearly as possible in a solid jet. The ring of nozzles 13 is arranged in two sets, as shown in Fig. 8, and a blanking valve or washer 30, having a rubber face 31, is arranged to close one or other set of nozzles as desired, wbile the ring of blades 10 may be removed from the flyer,and replaced in an inverted position.
Patent GB-190520461-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Means for Fitting Ladies' Skirts.
Inventor: BOELTER HUGO
Filed: 1905-10-10
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 20,461. Boelter, H. Oct. 10, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Measuring for.- Relates to apparatus of the raisable horizontal ring type for measuring the length of skirts while being worn. The wearer stands on a circular platform A, Fig. 3, supported on feet A<2>, and a ring A' is lifted round her by four spring strips E, each of which passes between rollers D, D'. The strips E; Fig. 2, pass inwards and are pivoted to the inner ends of rock levers B', which are themselves pivoted at their other ends to the stationary legs. Slots B<3> in the levers B<1> are entered by projections B<3> on a disk B, which is supported on a shaft concentric with the platform, and movable about its centre by a handle F. On rotation of the disk, the ring is raised and the turned-up end F<1> of the handle traverses a scale on the edge of the platform, indicating the distance moved through by the ring. Fig. 5 shows another method of raising the platform. The ring supporting-strips are continued inwardly in the form of toothed racks J, all four of which face the central actuating-shaft C<2>, the latter having a spur-wheel to engage the racks and move them outwards. The racks are also moved outwards by an additional spur-wheel L, which meshes with two of them and is engaged by a toothed quadrant L<1> mounted on a handle M that turns the spur-wheel K<1>. The handle grip M' is forked and pivoted to the bar M, ; so as to drop vertically in any desired position of the bar and both lock it in position and indicate on the edge scale the amount of traverse of the handle.
Patent GB-190520598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boots.
Inventor: STINSHOFF GOTTFRIED
Filed: 1905-10-11
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 20,598. Stinshoff, G. Feb. 7, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Uppers.-Relates to the type of boot in which the fastening is placed on the heel, and in which the tongue is attached accordion-fashion to both edges of the divided upper. According to the present invention, the two sides of the upper are held together by an elastic strap b. This allows the tongue to give with the strap when the boot is drawn on or off, but ensures that it will afterwards return to its folded state close against the foot. In a modification, the strap b is fixed to one side of the upper, and its free end is provided with an eye to engage a hook, stud, or button, &c. on the other side of the upper. The strap may also be in two parts fixed to each side of the upper and fastened together at their free ends by means of hooks and eyes &c. In each of these arrangements, more than one strap b may be used.
Patent GB-190523363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Supplying Liquid and other Substances in Measured or Desired Quantities.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-11-14
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 23,363. Boult, A. J., [Helmold, J. F.]. 'Nov. 14. Piston valves.-Relates to the application of piston valves to apparatus for delivering measured quantities of liquid or pulverulent materials. Two rubber pistons e, f enclosed in sheet-metal casings e<1>, f<1> are separated by a block H, which is of less diameter than the valve casing A, thus leaving an annular space A<11> round the block, to form the measuring-chamber. A stem G passes through the pistons, the latter being compressed between the shoulder g and the nut K. In the normal position of the valve, the chamber A<11> is filled from the reservoir D through the aperture a. When the piston is pressed in, the aperture a is covered and the discharge vent a<1> and air hole a<11> are uncovered, the chamber A<11> being emptied. The spring L, of whichone end is housed in the recess C<1> and the other end fitted on the stem G, then returns the valve to its normal position. The vent a<1> is formed with a hollow cavity a<2> for retaining any drops at the end of a discharge. In a modification, the two pistons and the separating-block are made of one piece of rubber.
Patent GB-190523623-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for the Delivery of Cold or Hot Water at pleasure, by Manipulation of a Single Tap and Adapted to be Interposed in any System of Steam Heating Pipes.
Inventor: GUGENHELM LEON
Filed: 1905-11-16
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 23,623. Gugenheim, L. Nov. 16. Plug cocks.-Relates to means for delivering cold or hot water at pleasure by a single cock capable of being interposed in any system of steam heating-pipes. Upon the water-delivery pipe is a cock, the plug of which has two series of ports at different levels. The upper series has three ports 1, 2, 3, set at an angle of 120 degrees, and the lower series has two ports 4, 5 parallel with the ports 1, 2. A groove 6 in the valve allows any condensation water to escape, when the cock is closed, into the chamber 7 whence it passes away through a hole.
Patent GB-190526194-A (GB)
Title: Gilding and Colouring the Edges of Books, Maps, and the like.
Inventor: BONGARTZ HEINRICH ARNOLD
Filed: 1905-12-15
Granted: 1906-12-15
Abstract: 26,194. Bongartz, H. A. Dec. 15. Gilding.-Relates to a method of gilding or colouring the edges of books, maps, &c. The laying on of the foil is effected by pressure in a bookbinders' press or similar machine. In the case of coloured foil, heat is also employed. A thin metal plate provided at the back with a flexible pad of asbestos, leather, pasteboard, &c. is used as a pressure or colour-printing plate. The work is clamped in a frame a titted with a pressing-plate g guided on ribs and adjusted by means of a screw b. Handles k are provided at the ends of the frame. The colour-printing forme may be fixed to the hinged plate p.
Patent GB-190602728-A (GB)
Title: A Cover or Shield to Prevent Cakes and Puddings and the like from Burning at the Top
Inventor: WARD HERBERT THEVOR
Filed: 1906-02-05
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 2728. Ward, H. T. Feb. 5. Baking-tins; lids and covers.-To prevent cakes &c. from burning at the top, a lid, Fig. 1, is placed over the baking-tin &c. It may be provided with supports A and perforations B.
Patent GB-190603464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Back Sights for Air Guns and Small Rifles.
Inventor: BETTERIDGE JOHN
Filed: 1906-02-12
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 3464. Betteridge, J. Feb. 12. Sights.-Relates to backsights for air-guns and small rifles. Fig. 1 shows the base J of the backsight, having pillars A on which slides the body K shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 4 shows the V-sight M. Fig. 6 shows longitudinal and transverse sections of the complete sight, and Fig 8 a side elevation showing the body K in a raised position. The body K carrying the V-sight M is raised and lowered by means of the screw L working in threaded holes in the base J and in a lug D of the body K. The V-sight M is connected to the body K and is moved laterally by a screw N working in a threaded hole of the lug G of the V-sight M.
Patent GB-190603518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: MASON HERBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-02-13
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 3518. Mason, H. F. Feb. 13. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Tyres, pneumatic. -To prevent puncture, a band D of fine chain armour is fitted between the air-tube B and the outer cover A. The band may be moulded in the cover A, or secured thereto by means of solutioned canvas C, but is preferably detachably secured by means of cross-tabs F and buttons G. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 4903, A.D. 1894, No. 13,829, A.D. 1895, No. 20,939, A.D. 1901, No. 21,380, A.D. 1902, Nos. 25,274 and 27,448, A.D. 1903, and No. 12,912, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190610044-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Apparatus for Liberating Destructive "Water Hammer" Shocks in Valves and Pipes.
Inventor: BALDWIN JAMES
Filed: 1906-04-30
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 10,044. Baldwin, J., and Baldwin, A. April 30. Shocks, preventing. - Water hammer in valves and steam-pipes is obviated or liberated by means of a relief valve fitted to the stop valve in such a position as to receive the full force of the concussion. Fig. 1 shows a spring - pressed relief valve 7 fitted to the junction valve 1, the ordinary drain pipes being indicated at 12. In another arrangement in connexion with a stop valve to be inserted in a range of steam-piping, the relief valve is fitted to the valve casing on the side opposite to that of the main valve.
Patent GB-190610059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Printing Cutting and Collecting Tickets
Inventor: BLACK HORACE DRUMMOND
Filed: 1906-04-30
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 10,059. Black, H. D. April 30. Cutting-apparatus; delivery apparatus; printing on tickets; feeding sheets.-Apparatus for accurately cutting up previously printed strips into tickets and collecting them in numerical order comprises means for feeding the strips singly and from a pile, if desired, to apparatus with pivoted cutters, and collecting the cut tickets in a series of receptacles with lowering platforms. The strips s, Fig. 3, are either fed on to a cam-actuated sliding plate c singly, as printed, or a hopper is arranged above the plate, which is then made slightly thinner than the strips, so as to feed them one by one from the bottom. The plate c is retracted under the guard r, and the strip drops on to thetable in front of it, where it is registered at its end by a cam-actuated sliding side gauge (not shown). The strip is then pushed forward and accurately positioned between the cam-actuated pivoted knives f, g,curved guides t asssisting in this operation. The knives are spaced apart at the distances required'to give the correct size of ticket, and are all simultaneously actuated from a vertically-sliding bar g<3> with guides g<4>, actuated through levers from a cam l<6>. The tickets are collected in a series of receivers l<3> with frictionally-controlled lowering platforms l having slightly inclined tops. A series of pushers m, attached to a spring - controlled bar m<1> pressed downwards after the cutting of each strip through levers n, o, actuated by an extension p from the bar g<3>, keep the top level of the piles constant. According to the Provisional Specification, this may be done also by lowering the platforms l at proportionate rates to the cutting of the tickets by cam-controlled or other means.
Patent GB-190623001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axles for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: RENAULT LOUIS
Filed: 1906-10-17
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 23,001. Renault, L. Dec. 29, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to driving-axles of the kind in which the axle structure enclosing the live axle and differential gear is composed of a single piece in the form of two tubes connected by a circular ring. Fig. 2 shows a vertical and Fig. 3 an horizontal section. The tubes 2, 2<1> are connected by a circular ring 1, the whole being strengthened by ribs 3, 4 and provided with cases 5<1> for the liveaxle-bearings, supports 6<1> for the break parts, and supports for the springs. According to the present invention, the differential gear is mounted within the ring 1 by means of screw-threaded supports 11, 12 which allow adjustment of the ball bearings. These supports are fixed to the ring 1 by lugs 13 formed integral therewith, and the support 12 serves also to carry a bearing for the bevel pinion 16. Gear cases or covers 14, 15 of light metal are fixed one on each side of the ring 1, so as to enclose the differential gear and live axle completely. The cover 15 also carries one of the bearings for the bevel pinion 16. The bosses 7, 8 formed m the ribs are fitted with a fork for preventing rotation of the axle.
Patent GB-190623040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Overhead Electric Traction Gear.
Inventor: SAYERS JOSIAH
Filed: 1906-10-18
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 23,040. Sayers, J. Oct. 18. Electric railways and tramways; conductors.- Supports of the catenary type for overhead conductors are constructed with the catenary wire duplicated so as to reduce risk of breakage. The catenary wires 1 are placed in grooves 5<a> in a collar 5 carried on the head 3 of the insulator, the grooves being made loose and lubricated so as to allow a certain amount of play. When the wires have been tightened, clips 6<a>, 6b are placed on the wires on each side of the insulator so as to hold the wires together and render them secure.
Patent GB-190629440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumping Apparatus for Various Purposes, more especially in such Apparatus for use with Motor Vehicles for the purpose of Lubrication.
Inventor: PURCHASE HAROLD ROULSTON
Filed: 1906-12-27
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 29,440. Purchase, H. R., and Pritchard, W. T. Dec. 27. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Actuating pumps; piston pumps. - Consists of a particular construction of pump of, the type in which the piston is actuated quickly in one direction by a spring, and slowly in the other direction by a ring-shaped cam surrounding the barrel and engaging with a pin working in a slot in the barrel. The piston or plunger a is of the same diameter throughout and has a washer b of enlarged diameter at its upper end against which the spring e abuts. The barrel d is of two diameters, the lower portion closely fitting the plunger a. A pin g, attached to the plunger, passes through a slot h in the barrel and is slowly forced downwards by the cam f during the suction stroke, and is then suddenly released so as to perform the delivery stroke. The cam is operated by worm gearing. The suction and delivery valves n, q may be conveniently arranged as shown. The pump is primarily intended for use as a lubricating-pump, but when used as an air-pump, the suction stroke is effected quickly and the compression stroke slowly.
Patent GB-190703728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Variable Speed Gear.
Inventor: ADAM JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-02-15
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 3728. Adam, J. W., and Carter, C. Feb. 15. Varable-speed gearing.-A variable-speed ratio is obtained between parallel shafts 1, 2 by adjustment of rollers 18, which transmit motion between conoidal disks 8, 9, keyed to said shafts and pressed into action by springs 19, 22. The transmission rollers 18 are attached to spindles 17 loosely carried in separate bearings 16 formed in one with the parts 14, which embrace guide-bars 15 and are loosely engaged by a crosshead 13. The cross-head 13 is adjusted by a screwed spindle 10 to vary the speed ratio, the rollers moving parallel to the lines of contact with the cones.
Patent GB-190709342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Speaking Tubes.
Inventor: GALL CHARLES
Filed: 1907-04-22
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 9342. Gall, C. March 25, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Speaking-tubes.-In a speaking-tube applicable for use in road vehicles, the axis of the mouthpiece is perpendicular to the common axis of the speaking- tube, whistle, and air ball. The vibrating metallic strip g serves to direct the sound of the whistle e along the speaking tube, and also to amplify the vibrations set up by the voice of the speaker.
Patent GB-190709908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Securing Elastic Tyres to the Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: HODGSON JAMES
Filed: 1907-04-29
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 9908. Hodgson, J. April 29. Felloes or rims. -To convert a double-flanged rim into a rim of the detachable - flange type, one of the flanges of the rim b is cut off flush with the side face of the felloe a while in place on the wheel, and a flanged ring d, e is detachably secured by means of bolts f, g.
Patent GB-190712292-A (GB)
Title: A Protective Cover for Wheels with Resilient Tyres
Inventor: BLACKBORNE WALTER
Filed: 1907-05-28
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 12,292. Blackborne, W. May 28. Spring wheels.-A rigid cover A, Fig. 2, of wood, compressed cotton, paper, or the like, is formed with a level tread, in two or more sections, Fig. 1, grooved internally to fit on the tyre. The parts of the cover are fitted together by the aid of dowels C and bolts c connecting apertured lugs b formed on plates B, which also hold the cover in position by means of other lugs d formed with screwed extensions e connected across and inside the rim by metal straps g.