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Patent GB-190416645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vehicle Wheels
Inventor: WHITE JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1904-07-28
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 16,645. White, J. H. July 28. Spokes ; felloes or rims; hubs.-To prevent the spokes of vehicle wheels, particularly wooden wheels, from becoming loose by dry shrinkage, the inner and outer ends are kept wet by absorbing oil contained in annular chambers 10, 20, which are formed by corresponding grooves in the axle-box and hub, and in the felloe and tyre. Oil - supply holes 14, 12, 24 in the hub, axle-box, and tyre, respectively, are closed by screw or other plugs.
Patent GB-190417801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Steam Traps.
Inventor: NESBIT DAVID MEIN
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 17,801. Nesbit, D. M. Aug. 16. Steam traps.-The trap is introduced as a selfcontained piece of apparatus into a steam-pipe, radiator, or other chamber to be drained, whereby no considerable projection appears. Reference is made to the thermostatic devices described in Specifications Nos. 12,850 and 12,852, A.D. 1904. Fig. 1 shows the trap in its simple form, Fig. 2 the arrangement adopted for obtaining a multiplying movement, and Fig. 3 the application of the trap as applied to a steam or return main. The trap is connected to the chamber or main by the inlet b, the outlet for water being shown at m. The iron rod e to which the valve f is secured is carried by the perforated copper tube c. The position of the valve f in regard to its seating g is adjusted by the external hand-wheel l, to which the pointer k may be attached. The connection between the hand-wheel spindle and the valve is such as to permit of an opening of the valve without a movement of the spindle. To obtain a multiplying movement, the rod e acts upon the disc n, Fig. 2, which is pivotally displaced, the rod being reduced at the neck r to assist in this action. Upon the disc n, arms o are formed so as to press upon the valve f, which may be raised by the spring s. By adjusting the screwed pivot p, the arms relatively to the valve may be varied. The arrangement of the valve within the valvebody and the method of carrying the expanding and contracting rod is not limited to that shown, it being capable of variation to suit various sizes or types of valves. The steam may be allowed constantly to pass through the trap, as shown in Fig. 3. Sometimes the outer casing is dispensed with, and the steam and water caused to act directly upon the projecting rod, the end of which is suitably carried. To prevent injury from excessive expansion, a yielding spring or other elastic device may be placed between the thrust-rod and the valve connection.
Patent GB-190418445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blind-stitch Sewing Machine.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-08-25
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 18,445. Mackenzie, J. W., [Hyde, J. W.]. Aug. 25. Blind-stitching machines ; chain-stitching machines needledriving.-In a blind-stitch sewing-machine, a curved needle is carried by an arm 32 on a shaft 33, caused to oscillate by an eccentric 35, driven by bevelgear from the main shaft. A looper 40, similar to that described in Specification No. 12,868, A.D. 1899, is attached to a bar 46. The bar is vibrated longitudinally by an eccentric 41 and, being enveloped by a sleeve 49, is caused to rotate partially by an eccentric 53. Presser-feet ; work-supports.- A presser-foot 60 is fixed in the machine arm and can be adjusted by a screw 61. A work-support 70 is pivoted at 74 and held up to the presser-foot by a spring 71, the extreme positions being determined by a screw and nuts 75, 79. Feed.-A feed-dog 80 is pivoted in a slide 82. The slide is reciprocated by a rod 83, pivoted to it at 84, which has vertical faces 97, Fig. 10, to engage a cam on the main shaft. An arm 88 of the rod 83 is linked to the dog at 90 to transmit a vertical motion to the dog, which it receives from another cam on the main shaft, working between horizontal faces 85, Fig. 10. The link 90 is telescopic, and the sliding parts are united by a spring 95. It is connected to the arm 88 by a pin and slot 96 so that the zone of the vertical motion of the feed can be altered.
Patent GB-190418516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cargo Conveyers
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-08-26
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 18,516. Boult, A. J., [Anderson, C. H.]. Aug. 26. Loading and unloading; conveyers; elevators; lifting- jacks.-Relates to cargo conveyers, adapted more especially for loading packages of wood pulp from wharfs or lighters into ships, and comprises an out-board elevator C, a conveyer B, a hatchway elevator D, and a mast G fitted with means for adjusting the elevator C and the outer end of the conveyer B, all these parts, together with the motor E, being carried on a portable frame A secured across the hatchway. Fig. 2 is a plan of the inner end of the frame A, and Fig. 7 a section of the connected ends of the elevator C and conveyer B. The frame A is secured to the hatch by clips c, Fig. 17, sliding on its sides and connected to hooks c<5> engaging under the edges of the hatchway, by means of a screw and nut tightened up by a hand-wheel c<2>. The outer end of the frame A is adjustably supported by screwjacks d, comprising screws d<4>, Fig. 15, engaging nuts fastened in a beam d<1> braced to the frame. The outer end of the conveyer B, which is similar to that described in Specification No. 18,515, A.D. 1904, is pivoted at B' in brackets extending from the frame of the elevator C, which latter when in use rests by means of a cross-bar C<4> or C<5> on the end of the frame A. The elevator C is raised and lowered by means of a cable 23 passing under sheaves on the elevator and over sheaves on the mast G, and having its ends wound on drums 22 in the frame A. To allow of this movement and also of the movement of the ship &c., the conveyer B is connected to the frame A by a universal joint, Fig. 10, comprising a shaft p<1> passing transversely through the conveyer and mounted in a yoke p<2>, which is mounted on a shaft p<3> at right-angles to the shaft p<1> and capable of limited movement, together with its standard n<1>, about a vertical pin n<2> in the frame A. The mast G is pivoted to the frame A so that it can fold down when the apparatus is not in use. The driving-gearing comprises a shaft t driven by the motor E and, by means of chain gearing, driving from one end a sleeve w<1> on the frame A, and from the other end a shaft s<3> on the hatchway elevator D gearing with the upper sprocket shaft s of this elevator. The sleeve w<1> drives the inner sprocket shaft B<2> of the conveyer B, the outer shaft B' of which drives the elevator C through chain gearing 31. By means of a clutch, the sleeve w<1> can be thrown into gear with the drums 22. The elevator C comprises a floor consisting of tubes C', Fig. 7, up which the packages are pushed by cross-bars or flights C<3> extending between a pair of endless chains. A corrugated platform i<1> receives the packages at the top and from it they are pushed on to the conveyer B. Frames 36 pivoted to the elevator C in the manner shown in Fig. 1 keep the packages against the floor C<1>. The elevator D is similar to the elevator C.
Patent GB-190425276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapour Electric Lamps, Rectifiers, and the like.
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 25,276. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 21. Bottles and like vessels.-Fracture of glass apparatus containing liquid, due to "water-hammer" effects, is prevented by shock-absorbing means placed in tubular parts of the apparatus. The invention is described as applied to mercury-vapour electric lamps or rectifiers. In one form, a springy metal strip 10, wound edgeways to form a helix, is retained within the electrode pocket &c. by indentations 11, 12, 13, 14. The central aperture in the helix is made as small as possible, or is closed altogether by a glass tube or the like 15, having enlarged ends to retain it in position. The strip may if desired be corrugated or be otherwise irregular. Another form of the device consists of a cap, having under it a long helical spring, preferably of iron, and kept submerged in the mercury cathode by dents in the glass ; the Provisional Specification states that the cap may be perforated. Further to retain the mercury, a metal cylinder, having its upper edge bent inwards and downwards to form an annular trough, may be placed within the lower end of the condensing- chamber ; small holes may be made in the outer wall of the trough.
Patent GB-190506300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railways for Recreative and like Purposes.
Inventor: TURPIN ARTHUR F
Filed: 1905-03-24
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 6300. Lake, H. H., [Turpin, A. F.]. March 24. Railways for recreation. - A spiral track F is formed around a conical hollow framework A, which is decorated, to resemble a mountain, by means of tunnels C, waterfalls E, and a watercourse D, which passes under a bridge K. The cars J run by gravity down the track F, which is provided with short inclines G and declines H. The cars start from a tower M, and are returned to this tower by means of a short track I. A staircase L is provided for the passengers. In addition to the cars J and track F, an endless track passes into the interior of the structure through openings 0, N, and cars P are propelled over this course by means of suitably-driven cables Q.
Patent GB-190510737-A (GB)
Title: Furnaces for the Destruction of House and Garden Refuse and the like.
Inventor: WATSON GEORGE
Filed: 1905-05-23
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 10,737. Watson, G. May 23. Refuse-consuming furnaces.-A furnace for the destruction of house and garden refuse and the like consists of an outer casing A with a firebrick lining B which is tapered, as shown in Fig. 2, and separated from the outer casing by an air space C, Fig. 1. The back portion or combustion chamber E of the furnace is divided from the front portion which contains green material by a slab D, which secures a down-draught through tne upper portion of the material, when the feeding-door F is removed, and prevents the escape of smoke, while at the same time it causes a strong up-draught. The door F consists of a plate of cast-iron or other suitable material carried by a lever I suspended by a chain J from the chimney. A catch is provided on the latter to support the lid while the operation of charging is proceeding.
Patent GB-190514457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & connected with Electro-magnetic Annunciators acting simultaneously as Choking Coils.
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER HERMANN
Filed: 1905-07-13
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 14,457. Oppenbeimer, H., [Akt.-Ges. Mix & Genest]. July 13. Indicators or annunciators.-A telephone annunciator is constructed so as to act simultaneously as a choking-coil, high and constant self-induction being obtained by using a horse-shoe shaped magnet frame a, closed by means of a pivoted armature b. An aluminium arm c carries an indicating disk d, balanced by the counterweight e.
Patent GB-190518561-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Scarf Pin
Inventor: BLANCKENSEE MAYER
Filed: 1905-09-14
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 18,561. Blanckensee, M. Sept. 14. Pins, scarf.-The ornament of a scarf -pin A is formed in two parts, the outer C screwing up against the inner B. The pin is bent at right-angles immediately behind the ornament.
Patent GB-190519275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Starting Explosion Motors
Inventor: BATAULT EMILE
Filed: 1905-09-23
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 19,275. Batault, E. Sept. 26, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Turning-gear.- Apparatus for starting internalcombustion engines consists of a cylinder in which is fired an explosive cartridge or the like, which lifts a piston connected to a toothed sector gearing.with a toothed wheel on the engine shaft. The sector can be thrown i n t o and out of gear by the hand-lever E. The cartridge P is inserted by the movement of the lever, and extracted by mechanism similar to that of a repeating fire-arm. The trigger X is actuated by the rod Y. To prevent the sector C from falling back and injuring the teeth, it is provided with a pin a which on rising depresses the spring Z until it reaches the top, on which it rests. The sector may be replaced by a straight toothed rack moved by the piston. A carburetted mixture might be combined with the solid explosive and ignited by a fulminate cap, percussion priming, or smaller cartridge.
Patent GB-190524141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dynamo Electric Machinery.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
Filed: 1905-11-22
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 24,141. Persons, C. A., and Law, A. H. Nov. 22. Field magnets.-An adjustable leakage path, consisting of magnetic material excited by alternating current varying with the load on a dynamo-electric machine, is provided between the magnetic poles to regulate the voltage output. The poles p, p, Fig. 1, are provided with projections k between which is situated the leakage path l carrying a winding w energized by an adjustable alternating current. The alternating excitation superimposed upon the continuous flux lessens the permeability of the magnetic path, so that the leakage is diminished when an alternating current is passed through the winding. The leakage path may consist of a laminated iron ring or series of rings concentric with the armature and energized by an alternating current, or of one or more separatelywound bars connecting projections on the polepieces. The leakage path may be provided with an air gap for adjustment to different working conditions. The invention may be applied to multipolar dynamos and to alternators in which case the main magnets, or preferably the exciter magnets, may be provided with the leakage path energized by the main alternating current, which may be transformed. In the case of alternators connected in parallel, equalizing-wires may be connected across the windings on the leakage path, or the excitation of the leakage path supplied by the sum of the currents in the parallel machines.
Patent GB-190604374-A (GB)
Title: Wind Motor on a Revolving Platform Serving as Driving Pulley and having a Governor for Regulating the Speed
Inventor: ZAKOWSKY LEO
Filed: 1906-02-22
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 4374. Zakowsky, L. Feb. 22. Turbines.-In a windmill the vanes 1, 2, arranged at rightangles, are mounted on an horizontal shaft 3 supported by towers 4 which rest on the horizontal platform 5. This platform is provided with wheels 12 which run on the circular track 13. The movement of the vanes is limited by stops which move in the slots 15. A governing-device consists of a spindle 26 rotated by a belt 38, balls 32, lever 30, rod 35, cord 37, tube 7, slide 25, and bellows 19, 20. When the speed rises, the balls fly out and raise the slide 25, thus closing or partly closing the apertures 24 leading to the bellows, and therefore increasing their resistance to extension and compression by the vanes 1, 2 through the beams 17, 18 and chains 41
Patent GB-190605135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Process of Fermentation.
Inventor: VLOEBERGHS ERNEST JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-03-02
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 5135. Vloeberghs, E. J. March 2. Brewing.-The fermenting-vessels H communicate by a pipe C with a vat B immersed in cooling- vat A and closed by a cover E, which dips into the cooling-liquid in the vat A and seals the vat B from the atmosphere. Froth rises from the fermenting- vessels into the vat B through the pipe C, and the beer condensed from it is returned to the vessels by the other smaller pipe shown. Purified air may be injected into the vat B. The pipe C is made in small sections to facilitate cleaning. Yeast may be collected from the pipe C at a suitable stage of the fermentation. The pressure of carbon dioxide raises the cover E and allows excess of gas to escape through holes e in its periphery. To ensure regular escape of gas, the cover is counterweighted, or a valve may be placed in the cover. Specification No. 2814, A.D. 1856, is referred to.
Patent GB-190606052-A (GB)
Title: New Apparatus for Simultaneously Cleaning Stripping and Burnishing the Card Flats of Carding Engines for Carding Cotton Wool and other Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: TURNER ROBERT
Filed: 1906-03-13
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 6052. Turner, R., and Crossley, J. March 13. Carding - engines. - The card flat or card t is stripped and burnished by the stripper s, which is itself stripped by a stripper k. The stripper s is carried by an arm p mounted on the shaft f, which is rocked by a link c attached to a stud b<1> on a disk on the brush shaft a, the link c being connected with a slotted lever e fixed to the shaft f. This shaft is adjusted to the flat t by a screw u, against which it is pressed by a spring u fixed to a bracket m. The shaft f also carries a crank or arm g connected by a link h to an arm g<1> fixed to a shaft i, which also carries an arm j to which the stripper k is fixed. The shaft i is supported by a bracket l attached to the fixed slotted bracket m by a stud and nut n. The shaft f is embraced by the arms w<1> of a piece w, pivoted at x<1>, to a slotted link x; which is itself pivoted to the fixed framing y of the carding-engine. A disk v eccentrically mounted on the brush shaft a depresses the piece wand thus causes the stripper s to recede from the flat t at the proper time.
Patent GB-190606367-A (GB)
Title: A Clockwork Driven Commutator Switch for Working Sonorous and other Signals
Inventor: ULMANN GUSTAVE
Filed: 1906-03-16
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 6367. Uimann, G. March 16. Signals, time-alarm.-In an apparatus for actuating one or more signals at predetermined hours, a clock mechanism is used, and electric circuits, which are completed through both hands, are opened and closed by means of brushes g<1>, g<2>, which bear on contacts a', a<2>, &c. and b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, b<4> , respectively. The contacts a' &c. are distributed at intervals corresponding to quarter-hours round the clock dial, in the example shown, and they comprise metal pieces passing through an insulating-plate i, their inner endsbeing connected to plug switches p, p<2>, Fig. 2. The contacts b<1> &c, are connected by a conductor c, and the hands, which are insulated from the clock-work by disks e<1>, e<2>, are connected by brushes f<1> f<2>, which are fixed to the hour-hand socket. The brushes g<1>, g<2> rest upon a cylindrical surface, alternately presenting metallic and insulating parts, and are therefore not exposed to shocks. The apparatus shown is arranged to operate at regular intervals of a quarter of an hour, any one of the bells s' &c. being put in circuit by the insertion of a plug. The contacts b<1> &c. may be divided into two or more insulated parts, so that a repetition of the signal is obtained.
Patent GB-190608259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Magnetic Compasses.
Inventor: LEIGHTON JAMES
Filed: 1906-04-05
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 8259. Leighton, J. April 5. Compasses, magnetic.-To simplify the mounting of compasses and dispense with correcting magnets, spheres, and flinders bars, the bowl is formed of two parts, the lower a of cast iron, about three-quarters of the who!e, and the upper b of brass, the whole being turned on both surfaces to a uniform thickness ; the needles are arranged to swing parallel to the upper edge of the iron, the support c being carried on a brass socket a' fitted to the bowl a. The bowl is carried by a brass star-frame d screwed on a boss a<2> on the bowl and hung from the inner gimbal ring e by springs f, which may be of brass, and is steadied by springs g of Muntz's metal &c., interposed between the gimbal ring and the brass portion b of the bowl.
Patent GB-190612083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stringed Musical Instruments.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1906-05-23
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 12,083. Haddan, H. J., [Newman, O. H.]. May 23. Instruments with sonorous strings.-Relates to an instrument with a fretboard and keyboard having for each string several keys which simultaneously stop the string and actuates a plucking-device or a hammer. Fig. 2 shows in longitudinal section the arrangement of the keys 24 and frets 13 in relation to the string 9. Fig. 3 shows in perspective the connexions of two of the keys applied to actuate a plectrum or pick 20. The depression of a key causes, through the medium of pins 27, the depression of the keybar 21, pivoted on a wire 23. This causes the rotation of the pick bar 19 about the wire 18, upon which it is pivoted. Each pick bar carries a pick 20, arranged to pluck the spring when moved upwards, but to pass it without plucking when moving downwards. The pick is retained in position by an arch 35. Each key is supported by a spring 28 surrounding a pin 26, the upward movement being limited by a cross-pin 29. A feltcovered block 30 is attached to the flat part 25 of the key by a spring wire 31, wound round the pins 27, and on operation of the key serves to depress the string 9 against the corresponding fret 13, allowing the string to vibrate between this fret and the front bridge. The keyboard 14 has a sound-hole 15, which can be closed by a hinged lid 16.
Patent GB-190617668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders and Connections for Electrical Incandescence Lamps
Inventor: LAMBERT WALTER REGINALD
Filed: 1906-08-04
Granted: 1907-08-03
Abstract: 17,668. Lambert, W. R. Aug. 4. Incandescent lamps.-A water-tight holder and cap are constructed as shown in Figs. 1 and 4 respectively. The cap has a body of insulating-material and is provided with a rubber or elastic ring 9 adapted to be forced against the insulating-case 1 of the holder when the cap is screwed in place by its milled rim 31. The holder is provided with a spring centre-contact 14 within a horseshoe 16 of insulating-material, while the screwed portion 8 of the holder is connected to a bridgepiece 22 and terminal 24. An insulating - block 25 separates this terminal from a corresponding one connected to the centre contact 14. The lower part of the casing is formed as a channel, which is filled with boiling liquid insulating- material. The screwed portion 8 of the holder does not extend to the edge of the case 1, to avoid injury to the rubber ring 9, and is cut away as shown at 30 to prevent short-circuiting. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 22,585, A.D. 1900.]
Patent GB-190620988-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Non-refillable Device for Necks of Bottles, Jars and the like.
Inventor: LYON JOHN
Filed: 1906-09-21
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 20,988. Lyon, J., and Jones, W. R. Sept. 21. Bottles, non-refillable.-The bottle is provided with a ball valve e seating in the lower cup-shaped end of a tube c which is surmounted by a cap g. The tube is secured by a support k of glass or cement. A vertical liquidport f is formed in the tube, and an outlet is formed in the cap on the sideof the bottle diametrically opposed to the port f. The cap is finally covered with cement and the bottle closed by a cork m.
Patent GB-190622061-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Stuffing Boxes.
Inventor: MCCULLOCH FINLAY
Filed: 1906-10-06
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 22,061. McCulloch, F. Oct. 6. Stuffing-boxes.-The metal packing is pressed on the rod by fluid pressure and is held in place by bolts acted on by springs. Fig. 4 shows a box with two sets of packing separated by a piston-ring K. Each set consists of bevelled rings H contained in a casing I and acted on by a gland G. The whole is pressed together by feet C<IV> on bolts C acted on by springs D. To prevent leakage past the bolts, the heads may be enclosed in caps E, or the bolts may be packed by washers &c. compressed by screw glands. The casing I makes a spherical joint with a ring J. In modifications, a single spring acts on a disk engaging the heads of all the bolts, or a bow spring acts on two bolts.