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Patent GB-190526610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shifting Mechanism for Typewriter Ribbons.
Inventor: JONES ROGER BURNEIT
Filed: 1905-12-20
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 26,610. Jones, R. B., and Taylor, A. M. Dec. 20. Typewriters.-Relates to multi-colour inking- arrangements in which the ribbon is provided with a plurality of longitudinal stripes carrying inks of different characteristics. The spool-holder is automatically vibrated in order to bring into use different parts of a stripe, and has in addition hand-operated means for bringing a different stripe into use. The carriagedriving drum 2 carries a dog which engages a ratchet-wheel 5, mounted on a stud 6 and fixed to a gear-wheel 6<1>. The wheel 6<1> gears with a second wheel, to which is fixed a crank 9, connected by a rod 10 with one arm 18 of a bell-crank lever 11. The second arm 23 of the lever 11 is connected to a projection 12 on the spool-holder 13, which can slide on a shaft 30. The ribbon is thus reciprocated transversely as the drum 2 turns. To enable another stripe of the ribbon to be brought into use, the angle between the arms 18, 23 of the lever 11 is altered. For this purpose, the arm 18 is pivoted between two plates 20, 21, Fig. 3, which form the lever 11, and is held in either of two positions by a spring-pressed dog 24 which projects through a slot in the plate 20. The spool-holder is moved transversely by means of a rod 16 to change the ribbon. The ribbon may consist of two or more detached parallel strips.
Patent GB-190527171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flash Signal Lamps.
Inventor: WORTHINGTON CHARLES ERNEST GOD
Filed: 1905-12-29
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 27,171. Worthington, C. E. G. Dec. 29. Signals, lamp and flash.-In a signal lamp having shutters consisting of two hinged doors f operated by a lever j projecting through the casing of the lamp, the lever j is connected to one end of a spring-pressed slide l<1> the other-end of which is connected by links m to levers n on the doors.
Patent GB-190601282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dry Meters.
Inventor: SIMPSON STEVEN
Filed: 1906-01-17
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 1282. Simpson, S. Jan. 17. Meters.-In a dry gas-meter, the controlling- mechanism is wholly within the valve chamber c. To the upper end of the flag wires a in the valve chamber are fixed levers c<1>, which connect with an arm d mounted on the crank spindle e, which actuates the valves and also the worm-wheel j communicating with the index mechanism.
Patent GB-190603313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fire Guards or Screens
Inventor: TULLY WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-02-10
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 3 3 1 3 . Tully, W., and Straker, H. Feb. 10. Fire-guards.-A screen or guard, such as hat described in Specification No. 26,121, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Furniture &c.], is suspended by an arm d, Fig. 1, on a telescopic support b, which is placed between the mantel a and the hearth. The support b is of the type fitted with a spring- controlled end piece e, Fig. 4, or with a screwed adjustable end piece. The arm d is made with a knuckle joint f to enable it to hang at the side of the screen &c. h, when it is folded up and hung upon the short arm c, into which the joint f is slipped when the screen is in use. In modification, the arm o, d, which may be attached to the support b by a screw clip, is rigid, and extends between two vertical supports b.
Patent GB-190604458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Motor Boats.
Inventor: BRASIER HENRI CHARLES
Filed: 1906-02-23
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 4458. Brasier, H. C. Feb. 23. Driving-gear for screw propellers.-In motor-boats, the motor, which is placed in the stern, has its shaft d connected to the inclined screw-shaft j by direct or chain gearing placed forwards, as shown, but leaving the space in the bows free. The universal joints i in some cases may be dispensed with. The position of the change-speed gear b may also be varied.,
Patent GB-190605136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Single Phase Dynamo Electric Machines
Inventor: CREEDY FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-03-02
Granted: 1907-03-02
Abstract: 5136. Creedy, F. March 2. Field magnets; motors, controlling.-The speed of a single-phase commutator induction motor, e.g. of the type described in Specification No. 10,585, A.D. 1906, is governed or varied by means of an inductance or a capacity situated in the 'field' circuit (i.e. circuit of the brushes at right-angles to the stator flux) only, or a resistance may be employed. Fig. 2 shows a four-brush motor, opposite brushes x, y being short circuited through auxiliary stator windings e, f, h, k, any of which may be omitted. The coils e,f are for the purpose of regulating the speed, and the coils h, k for improving the power-factor. A variable inductance or capacity g is placed in the circuit of the field brushes y. Coils between the same pairs of brushes may be replaced by siogle coils with their axes inclined, and coils in the axis of the stator winding a may be replaced by tapping on to the latter. In Fig. 3, the short-circuiting connexions of the brushes x, y are joined through speedregulating and phase-compensating coils f, k and inductance or capacity g, on the coils h, e of Fig. 2 may be duplicated. In the three-brush arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the field coils f and inductance g are divided into two parts, so that the third brush l may be connected to a point on the winding k electricity midway between the brushes x, y, and the currents from the brush l may have a balanced inductive circuit to the brushes x, y, which in resultant is non-inductive. A three-phase winding may be used for the auxiliary coils in Fig. 4, and the axis of the brushes x, y, instead of being at right-angles to the axis of the winding a, as in Fig. 4, may be parallel thereto. Phase compensation may also be obtained, and the motor rendered self - starting, by displacing the field brushes y, Fig. 6, in a direction opposite to the direction of rotation, or the armature brushes x in the direction of rotation.
Patent GB-190606329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Titanium Compounds and the Manufacture thereof.
Filed: 1906-03-16
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 6329. Barnes, J., Spence, H., and Spence & Sons, P. March 16. Titanium alkali pyrophosphates, which are soluble in water, are obtained by reacting upon basic titanium sulphate with an alkali pyrophosphate, heating the mixture if necessary. In an example, solid sodium pyrophosphate is added to a solution of basic titanium sulphate. The mixture solidifies on standing, forming the double salt. These double salts are capable of being applied to textile and other substances without injury to their texture or substance.
Patent GB-190607762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fob Seals and the like
Inventor: WILCOX THOMAS
Filed: 1906-03-31
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 7762. Wilcox, T., [trading as Wilcox, M.]. March 31. Lockets; pendants; jewellery fastenings.-A fob seal has a coil spring 5 connecting the parts 2, 3 of a frame, the part 2 having pivoted to it at 6 the base 7, at the bottom of which is a stone or metal seal and at the top a receptacle for a photograph, compass, hair, or the like. A small hook 8 on the arm 3 engages a socket in the base 7. Flaps 11, 12 may be attached to the parts 2, 3 to bide the photograph &c. In a modification, the arms 2, 3 are hinged together at the top and a spring is placed between them.
Patent GB-190611659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Controlling Devices for Electric Circuits.
Filed: 1906-05-18
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 11,659. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. May 18. Switches.-Relates to improvements in electromagnetic relays or switches such as are described in Specification No. 26,465, A.D. 1903, for use in a system of motor control. The electro-magnet has two coils, one to lift the plunger to break the contactor actuating circuit, and the other in the motor circuit to prevent the plunger from dropping. In order to neutralize the varying pull on the plunger 6 due to the holding-coil 2, it is separated from the lifting- coil 3 by a piece 4 of magnetic material, which serves as a shunt for the magnetic lines of force and prevents the action of the holding-coil 2 on the plunger while it is in its lowest position. The rod 7, carrying the plunger 6 and an adjustable sleeve 12, passes through a plug 5 in a frame 1, and carries a conducting disk 8 mounted loosely on it and supported by a spring 17, which engages fixed contacts 13, 14 having upright portions 13<a>, 14<a>. The contacts are of magnetic material, and serve as arc deflectors and pole-pieces, and are surrounded by blow-out coils 15, 16, which, when the current is flowing, magnetize them, while the sleeve 11 on the rod 7 is drawn up into the field of the holding- coil 2, compressing the spring 17, which gives a quick break when the circuit is broken, and ensures the movement of the plunger into the field of the holding-coil before the circuit of the lifting-coil is interrupted.
Patent GB-190611948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Medicine Spoons.
Inventor: JERKINS WILLIAM LAFAYETTE
Filed: 1906-05-22
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 11,948. Jerkins, W. L. June 29, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901 ]. Spoons.-A medicine spoon is formed with a spout 6, serrated on the underside 10 to grip the tongue. The bowl is graduated and the handle 2 is in the same plane as the deepest part of the bowl, so that the spoon will stand in a level position.
Patent GB-190612996-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Attaching a Luggage Carrier or the like to a Velocipede.
Inventor: BLUEMEL CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-06-05
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 12,996. Bluemel, C, W., Bluemel, F. H., and Bluemel, E. A. June 5. Fastenings, clip. For attaching a luggage-carrier or the like to a velocipede frame, a clip is formed of inner and outer members with channels or eyes f between them for receiving parts of the carrier. As shown in Fig. 2, strips a, a' and b, b<1>, bent upon themselves and secured together at the bends by a hinge pin c, form the halves of the clip, which, when the luggage-carrier members are placed in the channels f, is tightened round the frame member by a bolt k. The lugs h of the inner members of the clip may be omitted. A lining e of soft material is provided to protect the frame. If desired, the inner and outer members may be made of separate strips of flexible material riveted together at the centre.
Patent GB-190614525-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Starting Engines
Inventor: PAGE REGINALD
Filed: 1906-06-26
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 14,525. Page, R. June 26. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Turning-gear.-On the engine shaft of a motorcar is mounted, by means of a one-way clutch, a sprocket-wheel b geared by a chain to a larger wheel f mounted freely on a stud projecting from the front of the car. A ratchet-wheel secured to the wheel f is rotated by pawls on levers g, h, mounted on the stud and connected through links to a hand-lever u or a pedal.
Patent GB-190622378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Preventing Water Concussions or Water-hammer in Air Pumps of Marine Engines.
Inventor: BOETTICHER ERNST
Filed: 1906-10-10
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 22,378. B÷tticher, E. Oct. 10, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Condensers.-In order to prevent the concussion which is liable to take place in steam-engine airpumps at starting owing to their having previously become full of water, a cock e is provided in the pipe d through which the water passes from the condenser to the air-pump. The cock e may be actuated by a hand-lever as shown, or it may be automatically operated from the reversing-gear or from the operating shaft of the main stop valve of the engine.
Patent GB-190626358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Heel Building Machines for Boots and Shoes.
Filed: 1906-11-21
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 26,358. Gimson & Co., and Keats, S. Nov. 21. Heels; nailing.-Relates to a machine for assembling loose lifts without the aid of moulds, compressing the lifts to a uniform height and nailing them together, and releasing the heel preparatory to its being removed from the machine, all in a continuous operation. The lifts are located on a sliding table 1 by adjustable guides 2, 3 consisting of loose plates, preferably three, arranged one on top of the other. The plates constituting the side guide 2 are adjustably bolted to the lower end of the plunger 4, while those forming the back guide 3 are slidably mounted on the table 1 and normally drawn forwards by springs 9. The inner edges of the back guide-plates are preferably cut to a V-shape, or curved, to move the lifts to a central position. The correct position of the side guide is determined by adjusting its plates to a pattern heel placed on the table 1. The height of the heel is determined by an adjustable screw or head 10 at the lower inner end 4<a> of the plunger 4. In use, the requisite number of lifts are placed on the table 1 between the guides 2, 3, and a fixed plate 14, which may be shaped to coincide with the curve of the heel breast, is located so that when the table is slid forwards the guide 3 moves the lift into contact with the plate. Just prior to reaching its foremost position, the table trips mechanism which puts the plunger in motion, and the heel is compressed. When the inner part 4<a> of the plunger has moved a certain distance, determined by the screw 10, it carries the plunger down with it, and the latter engages and lowers the table 1, so that the lifts are pressed on to nails contained in an ordinary nailing- mechanism (not shown). When the table 1 returns to its former position, the machine is stopped, and a pin 5 pushes the assembled heel from under the plunger. To engage both hands of the operator, an actuating-handle 26 may be arranged on each side of the table 1.
Patent GB-190626396-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Transparent or Translucent Advertisement Tablet or Sign.
Inventor: WEBSTER WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1906-11-21
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 26,396. Webster, W. J. Nov. 21. Advertising; signs.-An advertising tablet or sign consists of a sheet of transparent or translucent celluloid, to the surface of which a suitable design or inscription is applied, the edges being reinforced or strengthened by a frame or mount of thin wood, millboard, thin sheet metal, &c. The celluloid sheet is preferably enclosed between two frames, the front wood and the other millboard, although both may be of wood or millboard, or one frame only may be employed. When sheet metal is used, the frame is turned over the edges of the celluloid sheet. The design, inscription, &c. may be applied to the celluloid by varnishing and scattering flocculent or pulverulent material over the surface, the material on the non-varnished parts being removed by an air-blast &c.
Patent GB-190629096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coverings for Drawing Rolls for Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: HOWARTH GEORGE
Filed: 1906-12-20
Granted: 1907-12-20
Abstract: 29,096. Howarth, G., and Lee, A. Dec. 20. Rollers. - Paper, pasteboard, or paper pulp, cemented together with glue &c. loaded with whiting &c., is formed into a cylinder which, when sufficiently set, is hardened by impregnating its surface with a solution of silicate of soda, or of cellulose, shellac, or other gum or gum resin. The tube is smoothed on its outer surface, and when required for use is driven tightly on the roller ; or it may be secured thereon by paste &c., the edges being preferably swaged down into shallow grooves in the core.
Patent GB-190701356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Regulating Pressure of Alternating Current Generators
Filed: 1907-01-18
Granted: 1908-01-18
Abstract: 1356. Ganz & Co. Eisengiesserei und Maschinenfabriks Akt.-Ges. Jan. 19, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Dynamos, regulating.-In the method of regulating the pressure of alternating-current generators, described in Specification No. 4657, A.D. 1906, by including in the field circuit of the continuouscurrent exciter a resistance of positive temperature coefficient, which is traversed by alternating currents derived from the generator through current and potential transformers, the resultant secondary electromotive force of the latter is caused to decrease with increase in the amount or phase-displacement of the generator current. The secondary electromotive forces of the transformer differ in phase by an angle greater than ninety degrees, even when there is no phase-displacement between the generator current and electromotive force. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the field winding F of a three-phase generator is fed by the exciter g, and the three phases of the armature winding G are connected to the primary winding of a transformer T, the single - phase secondary of which feeds the primary winding V of the potential transformer, the secondary v of which is closed upon the resistance w of high temperature coefficient. As shown in dotted lines 1, 2, the winding V may be fed directly from one phase of the winding G. The secondary i of the current transformer I is joined to equipotential points 3 on the secondary v, the field winding f of the exciter g being in turn connected to equipotential points of the circuit i, 3, w. The primary winding of the transformer I may be shunted by an impedance y to balance the pressure-drop in its secondary circuit. The exciter g may have a second field winding f<1> and, to increase the regulating action, the winding f may be shunted by a resistance wf of high temperature coefficient. The sensitiveness of the arrangement may be increased by arranging choking - coils with over - saturated cores in the secondary circuit v of the pressure transformer ; by connecting resistances with corresponding temperature coefficients, or choking-coils not completely saturated, in the alternating-current circuit passing through the regulating-resistance w ; and by inserting between sections of the latter the primary winding of a transformer, the secondary circuit of which contains a choking - coil and a condenser turned so that they are near the point of resonance. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the primary winding of the current transformer I is connected to the neutral point of the generator armature G, its secondary winding being joined to equipotential points of the secondary winding v of the potential transformer V. The exciter circuit is connected to the neutral points of the regulating- resistances W<1>, w<2>, w<3> and the transformer winding i.
Patent GB-190701493-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pie Dish.
Inventor: HALL MABEL
Filed: 1907-01-21
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 1493. Hall, M. Jan. 21. Dishes. - A pie-dish is made with an overhanging sloping rim to prevent the boiling-over of the liquid or the softening of the paste. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 516, A.D. 1879, and No. 18,760, A.D. 1900.]
Patent GB-190702268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Press Mechanism
Inventor: SPERBER NORBERT
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 2268. Sperber, N. Jan. 29. Hydraulic presses.-In hydraulic press mechanism which, is stated to be applicable for embossing medals, the press ram is carried by a sliding head 15, 23, Fig. 1, actuated by a connecting-rod 4 through a cylinder 6. A second cross-head 16 slides within the head 15, and is controlled by a spring 18 adjustable at 17, toggles 13, 14 with adjustable abutments 28, 29, and rams and cylinders 12 connected by passages 9, 10 with the cylinder 6. In operation, the cylinder 6 and ram 5 move down together, and the spring 18 moves the head 16 to straighten the toggles, until resistance is encountered; water is then forced from the cylinder 6 into the cylinders 12, producing intensified pressure, which is limited by a safety-valve. On the return stroke, pins 24, 25 collapse the toggles. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, differential cylinders are omitted, the cylinder 40 acting directly on the press. When the desired pressure is reached, water passes to a cylinder 31 through a safetyvalve 30 and the pressure remains constant during the remainder of the stroke. A pressure gauge is provided for setting the valve. On the return stroke, the water is returned to the cylinder 40, through a valve 36, by a lever 33 engaging the ram 39 and having a set-screw 34 to contact with the ram 35. In another modification, the ram 35 is returned by a spring. In another modification, the ram is moved down directly until increased pressure is required; segmental wheels then engage pinions having crank-pins connected to pump rods.
Patent GB-190702275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Convertible Dining and Billiard Tables.
Inventor: COX FRANK
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 2275. Cox, F. Jan. 29. Billiards.-A dining-table, the height of which may be increased so as to adapt it for use as a billiard table, has flaps c which are hinged to the side members a and the end members of the frame, and are connected by straps c<1> to the table top, so that they are automatically varied as the top is raised. To prevent the table-top from being raised too high, a bolt e is secured thereto adapted to slide in a loop k upon the frame, the movement of the bolt being limited by a split pin f or by a nut.
Patent GB-190703310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automobile Vehicles for Military Purposes.
Filed: 1907-02-09
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 3310. Soc. Automobiles Charron, Girardot, et Voigt. Feb. 13, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Field carriages ; turrets ; mountings. -Relates to armoured automobile vehicles provided with turrets. Fig. 2 shows a sectional elevation, and Fig. 5 is a detail view of the means for lowering the shutter in front of the vehicle. The body of the vehicle is composed of steel plates, which protect the occupants of the car and the driving and control mechanism from bullets. The roof has a circular aperture, within which is Mounted a turret g fixed to a central tubular spindle a<1>, and provided with a gun m. When the turret is raised by means of a hand-wheel f and screw, the gun may be trained ; it may subsequently be lowered until the flange n rests on a compressible ring o of india-rubber or leather. The front of the vehicle is closed by a hinged shutter 10 supported by two arms 11 connected to sleeves 12, Fig. 5, sliding on vertical guides. When it is desired to close the shutter, the catch 14 is released so as to allow the sleeves 12 to drop by gravity. Sliding shutters are arranged to close the window apertures, and to darken the lamps, and the car has an ammunition box 19, a pair of seats in front, and a movable seat 22 at the rear. At the side are carried two detachable rails of U-section adapted to form a bridge for crossing ditches &c. The radiator r is protected by plates s arranged to allow air currents to pass.
Patent GB-190703630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Cigarette and like Cases.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1907-02-13
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 3630. Haddan, R., [Alessandri M. d']. Feb. 13. Cigarette cases.-In a machine for making cigarette and like cases, a paper blank, shaped as shown in Fig. 1, is lifted from a receptacle C, Figs. 5 and 7, by branches G, G<1> of a flexible suction pipe F connected to the pump D. The glue box E reciprocates with the branches G, G<1>, and has valves P which are lifted by contact with the blank and allow glue to spread over the parts 8, 9, Fig. 1. The cam-actuated branches G, G<1> first lift the blank vertically from the receptacle C and then carry it horizontally to a folding-box B, Fig. 5. The plunger N then presses the part 4, Fig. 1, into the box B, the remainder of the folding operations being performed by ordinary folders. When the folded blank is discharged from the box B, it passes between wheels O having sharp points, which pierce the paper and cause the glued parts to adhere firmly. The blank lifter is prevented from withdrawing more than one blank at a time from the receptacle C by inclined notched bars resting against the sides of the pile of blanks.