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Patent GB-190519640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vehicle Wheels Provided with Elastic Tyres
Inventor: BOFRAULT LOUIS
Filed: 1905-09-28
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 19,640. Boirault, L. Sept. 28. Springs.-An elastic tyre is formed by enclosing in a leather cover a number of springs each formed of a bent strip of inverted-U form, with the sides corrugated. The rim b of wood is formed with an outstanding ribf, enclosed by a metal hoop e and covered on the sides by plates g bent at the bottom over shoulders i. The springs a are held at the bottom between the plates g and clamping metal hoops c bent to fit over the spring bottoms, and held by bolts d. The springs are enclosed in a leather cover j which is riveted to an inner supporting-strip n by rivets m serving also to prevent the springs from getting astride each other. Further, a leather protector o is secured by straps. Displacement of the ends of the springs may be prevented by tongues or the like r, Fig. 2, formed on the hoops c, and the rib may be formed in segments or it may be replaced by two ribs placed inside or outside the springs.
Patent GB-190523019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing-machines.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1905-11-09
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 23,019. Mills, B. J. B., [Dick Co., A. B.]. Nov. 9. Cylinder machines with plane printing - surfaces; inking - apparatus. - The machine comprises a hand - reciprocated chase carriage G, an underlying impression roller B with tripping-arrangements, a feed-board S with guides S<2>, S<3>, and ribbon or other inking - apparatus. The roller B is driven from the carriage G by means of racks g' and pinions g<5>, and is mounted in pivoted arms C tensioned upwards by adjustable springs F. Hand tripping is effected by means of toes c<2> on the arms C, and cams d on a shaft D provided with a finger-piece d<1>. Automatic tripping is effected by means of sheaves l<5> on the arms C, and bevelled portions l<2>, p<1> on adjustable brackets L, P on the carriage G. Latches E, pivoted on the arms C and engaging under the shaft D, are operated by means of bosses l<3>, p<2> on the brackets L, P, respectively, to hold the roller B in the tripped position, and to release it for return by the springs F. The brackets L, P carry stub shafts for the ribbon spools. The stub shafts are fitted with knurled heads m<2>, and one of each pair is provided with an abutment collar and is spring-pressed inwards, to allow of insertion and withdrawal of the spools. The inking-ribbon I, Fig. 2, is guided over rollers R, r, r', r<1>, and is fed automatically by ratchet mechanism m<3>, m<4>, Figs. 1 and 5, actuated by a stop m<5>. The ratchet-wheel m<3> is on a sleeve m on the stub shaft m<1>. A spring-pressed clutch member m<6> on the sleeve m co-operates with a clutch member m<10>, which is on the stub shaft m<1> and engages with the spool head. In order to protect the paper pile from the ribbon, a shield s is provided on the feed-board S.
Patent GB-190523915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Hulls of Armoured Vessels.
Inventor: SERVE JEAN-PIERRE
Filed: 1905-11-20
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 23,915. Serve, J. P. Nov. 22, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Studs for securing armour backing in ships are bored out along a part of their axis and provided with transverse passages 17, so that tar may be injected. The opening is then plugged.
Patent GB-190524286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Storm or other Valves
Inventor: SIM THOMAS
Filed: 1905-11-24
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 24,286. Sim, T. Nov. 24. Soil-pipe - Check valves for soil-pipes or the like, but particularly applicable for use on ships, consist of one or two counterbalanced hinged valves working upon a removable seat and casing. Fig. 2 shows the single form of valve situated in a pipe bend, with a flange b which is attached to the ship's side, and a flange c for connexion to the waste-water pipes, scuppers, soil-pipes, or the like. The valve g, with a counterbalance g', is hinged to and closes upon a metal casing e, which is cut at an angle at the bottom. Recesses are formed in the pipe into which the lugs f of the valve casing slide ; a pin d<2> engages a recess in the valve casing. When the door k is bolted on, the casing e is held securely in position. The counterbalance keeps the valve normally closed even when the ship is rolling, while the general construction facilitates removal and repair. In the double form of valve, the bottom of the casing is V-shaped, with a counterbalanced valve closing on each side. V-slides are provided for holding the valve casing in the pipe, and the pipe and casing are formed with taper wedges so that a tight joint is made. A removable door, as before, holds the device in position.
Patent GB-190527123-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance to Assist in Teaching the Proper Aiming and Firing of a Rifle or other Firearm
Inventor: MAXTED CHARLES
Filed: 1905-12-29
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 27,123. Maxted, C. Dec. 29. Rifle practice, teaching.-Fig. 2 shows an appliance to be fitted upon the barrel of a rifle or other fire-arm for teaching the correct position for aiming. A pendulum A is attached by wire B to a hoop C in one with a clip E which grips the barrel of the fire - arm. The parts J of the clip grip the sides of the foresight, and when the firearm is correctly aimed the pendulum hangs motionless and vertically over the tip of the foresight. Extensions of the clip overlap at G and are fastened together.
Patent GB-190600361-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Peeling or Slicing Potatoes or Apples, Cucumbers and the like.
Inventor: DUNN SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-01-05
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 361. Dunn, S. Jan. 5. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Cutting and slicing potatoes, apples, cucumbers, &c.-A device to be attached to a knife blade for use in peeling, slicing, &c. consists of a metal bar a, Fig. 1, having clips formed by metal tongues at its ends. A projection d on the bar serves for removing eyes and spots. Fig. 2 shows front and side views of a modification. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 649, A.D. 1856, No. 1801, A.D. 1866, No. 18,682. A.D. 1889, and No. 6082, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Cooking &c.].
Patent GB-190600467-A (GB)
Title: Wheel with Elastic Rim Compressible to an Elliptical Shape
Inventor: GERISCH MAX
Filed: 1906-01-08
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 467. Gerisch, M. Jan. 8. Spring wheels; hubs; felloes or rims. - The springy rim of a wheel is connected to flanges which can rotate or oscillate on the hub, by systems of spokes arranged to permit the wheel to assume an elliptical form in rolling, the short axis of the ellipse being always vertical. The explanatory Fig. 4 shows two systems of spokes a, b, each connected to the corresponding disk capable of slight rotation or oscillation freely in each direction. Each system comprises four spokes, dividing the rim into four equal arcs and meeting the disks tangentially. The inner ends are pivoted and two successive spokes are oppositely inclined, crossing each other at the disk. As the wheel rotates, the two vertical spokes shorten and turn the disk so as to lengthen the two horizontal spokes ; at the position of the spokes b, the effective length is the same -and the disk does not turn. Fig. 2 shows the practical form of the wheel. Here the systems of spokes, and the hub disks also, are doubled. The hub is in two parts A, B, each connected to one system of spokes numbering four on each side. Both parts of the hub oscillate independently in either direction, ball bearings being interposed. The springy rim c forms the core of a solid rubber tyre d. In a modification, the spokes are made in one piece bent over the hub and enclosing an angle of ninety degrees. The double spoke is attached to the hub at the centre, and the deformation of the wheel is obtained by the rolling of the spokes on or off the hub disks.
Patent GB-190600547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible Figures or Toys.
Inventor: LAESSIG THEODOR
Filed: 1906-01-09
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 547. Laessig, T., and Sernau, S., [trading as Laessig & Co.]. Jan. 9. Dolls; toy animals; toy circuses.-A toy figure representing an animal such as an elephant, Figs. 2 and 3, is constructed of a honeycombed paper body a attached to two cardboard, wood, &c. members b sewn together along a seam g, so that the parts b can be folded together. A head e, legs c, d, and a tail are connected to the parts b or to two upper fixed plates k, by means of rivets which allow the limbs to be folded to the position shown in Fig. 2, or to be moved to such a position that the animal may stand on its legs. These limbs maintain their position by the frictional engagement of the rivets. The parts b are maintained apart, when the figure stands, by means of a hook h and eye i. Any animal or person may be represented, and a set may be used to fit up an entire toy circus.
Patent GB-190601216-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Disinfecting with Liquid and Powdered Disinfectants.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1906-01-16
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 1216. Thompson, W. P., [B³cken, J. van de, Keller, J., and Beckers, J.]. Jan. 16. Disinfecting and fumigating.-Liquid or powdered disinfectants, such as formalin &c., are carried in a portable appliance, and are distributed by means of a blast of pressure. fluid, such as steam, carbon dioxide, or air, conducted through pipes so that the operator does not come into contact with the disinfectant when liberated. The apparatus is stated to be adapted for disinfecting rooms, furniture, beds, upholstered goods, boxes, &c., and beneath floors as in ships, and also for destroying moths &c. After disinfecting, rooms may be entered without danger if first the air be purified by means of camphor. Reference is made to Specifications No. 1137, A.D. 1871, No. 1578, A.D. 1882, No. 3669, A.D. 1892, and No. 26,611, A.D. 1901. Fig. 1 shows a section of the principal part of the apparatus, and Figs. 4, 5, and 6 views of distributing- jets. The chamber b is filled with powdered disinfectant, and the perforated chamber c with sponge saturated with liquid disinfectant; both chambers are surrounded by cylinders k, l provided with non-conducting outer coatings. The casing u is provided with a handle. Pressure fluid is admitted through the union s and is directed to either cylinder by the cock t ; the blast carrying the disinfectant is conducted through pipes attached to the parts o, p and is distributed by means of jets, which may be constructed with washers such as w, Fig. 4, with perforated end caps, Fig. 5, or with lateral slots x, Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190603784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Fusible Cut-outs.
Inventor: PEARD OLIVER LEOPOLD
Filed: 1906-02-15
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 3784. Peard, O. L. Feb. 15. Cut-outs; couplings.-Relates to the construction of the terminal ends of fuses in which the fusible conductor is partly or wholly enclosed, such as are described in Specification No. 20,483, A.D. 1902, the object being to render the fusible conductor easily replaceable without disturbing the external terminal contacts or the filling-material. The constructions adopted are particularly applicable to a fuse constructed as shown in Fig. 7 of the Specification referred to above, in which the terminal is a metal stem having an enlargement at its inner end pressed against the insulator at the end of the case by an external lock-nut. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, the threaded end of the stem a carrying the external contact d extends beyond the lock-nut b, and receives a cap c. The fusible conductor e passes through the stem.a and is secured by solder e<1>. To replace the fuse, the cap c is unscrewed and heat applied to the solder e<1>. In the construction shown in Fig. 3, the fuse e, after being turned up in a cross-cut formed in the reduced extension of the stem a, is turned round the stem a and secured by a washer f and a cap c, which is secured on the screwed part b<1> of the lock-nut and is formed with a recess to fit over the extension of the stem a. In the construction shown in Fig. 4, the stem a, having a cross-cut at the end, receives a pointed stud g, on which fits the washer f, secured in place by a screwed cap c ; or, the washer may be secured by a plug screwed into the end of an extension of the lock-nut b. The fuse e in passing through the stem a is diverted into the cross-cut, and on emerging is twisted round the stud g. In the construction shown in Fig. 6, the stem a is cross-cut at the end, and turned down to form a cone. The fuse e passes through the aperture, and is clamped by contracting the end a' of the cone by means of an internally-coned screwed cap c. In a modification, the cone is contracted by an internally-coned cap screwed on to the projecting end of the stem a, or by a plug screwed into the external contact d. Or, instead of the tube and cap being coned, the lock-nut may be coned to receive a coned plug which replaces the cap. In the construction shown in Fig. 9, the stem a is threaded to receive a cap c, and the fuse e is secured therein by means of screws j.
Patent GB-190608689-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Axle Cap for all kinds of Road Vehicles
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT
Filed: 1906-04-11
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 8689. Smith, R. April 11. Drawings to Specification. Axle-caps.-The axle-cap of a road vehicle is provided with a centrally-arranged oil-hole in its front normally closed by a countersunk screw ; this avoids the necessity of taking the cap on and off for oiling purposes.
Patent GB-190613133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Roller Bearings.
Inventor: VOELKER PETER
Filed: 1906-06-06
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 13,133. V÷lker, P. June 6. Winches.-Roller bearings for winches &c, comprise two sets of conical rollers c provided with annular grooves c<1> which are engaged by annular projections b<1>, d<1> on the cones b, d. The rope is fixed to the flange b<2> of the body b. The drum consists of several parts i kept apart by elastic rings k. On winding up, the parts i contract, and the load pressure is transferred by means of the oblique surfaces f, g to the bearing parts b, d.
Patent GB-190619974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cops for Loom Shuttles and other purposes.
Inventor: WARDWELL SIMON WILLARD
Filed: 1906-09-07
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 19,974. Wardwell, S. W. Sept. 7. Cops for loom shuttles &c. are wound on the bare spindle and with a flat or slightly stepped base a, a cylindrical body b, and a tapering nose c. Figs. 3,4, and 5 show one way of beginning the cop. The length of successive layers is increased until the base a is of the required thickness ; as shown in Fig. 2, there are eight layers. The traverse is then kept at a constant length and conical layers are added until the cop is of the desired length. As shown in Fig. 9, the first layer is long and the subsequent layers are shorter until the base has the required diameter. The traverse is then kept constant and the cop completed in conical layers, as before. The method of forming the cop is equally applicable to 'universal,' 'open,' or other winding. In universal winding, the speed of either the spindle or the thread-guide may be varied as the traverse changes, if it is desired to keep the number of winds in each layer constant, but preferably the relative speed of spindle and thread-guide is kept constant and the change in the traverse is arranged to effect a corresponding change in the number of winds.
Patent GB-190620134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Propellers for Vessels.
Inventor: SHAW HUGH ROBERTSON
Filed: 1906-09-10
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 20,134. Shaw, H. R. Sept. 10. Screw propellers. -The boss of a screw propeller is made solid with the necessary eye for the shaft. The leading end is formed as a long taper E merging into a cylindrical part E<1> carrying blades of any suitable number and form. The trailing end E<4> of the boss is also tapered and is of less length than the cylindrical portion. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 6554, A.D. 1896.]
Patent GB-190620803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motor Control Devices.
Filed: 1906-09-19
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 20,803. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Sept. 19. Switches.-Relates to a regulating-switch for electric motors consisting of separate starting and speedcontrolling rheostats and interconnexions between them, which ensure that all the starting-resistance shall be cut of the armature circuit When the invention is applied to supply system, provision is made for changing over the armature automatically from the low-voltage to the highvoltage supply after the maximum speed at the low voltage has been attained. A simpler form of the invention, shown in Fig. 3, comprises a starting- rheostat 10 and a speed-controlling rheostat 14, 16. To start, an arm 11 is moved to the position shown, where it is held on by a magnet 13 and closes an auxiliary switch 22 in line with the hold-on magnet 21 of the other rheostat. To get the speed control, the free arm 15 is turned to the right, pushing before it the spring arm 17, till the latter is held by the magnet 21. The free arm 15 can then be brought back and left on: any of the contacts of the field resistance 14, or of the second armatureresistance 16. If the magnet 21 is de-energized, as by opening a switch 22, the arm 17 flies off and carries the arm 15 back to a stop 19. In the multi-voltage system shown in Fig. 1, an additional switch 33 serves to change over the motor armature 'from low-voltage mains 30, 31 to highvoltage mains 30, 43, throwing in all -the starting resistance at the first step of its automatic movement, and cutting it out in succeeding steps. To start, an arm 28 is brought to the position where it short-circuits all the armature resistance 27 and closes a switch 45. The switch 33 completes connexion, by-means of a conductor 36 and a stud 35, from the main 30, through the armature A to the main 31. To get the maximum speed at the low voltage, all the resistance 39 is added to the field F by first moving a spring arm 41 to the extreme right, where it is held by a magnet 42, and then following up with the arm 40. When a stud 48 is reached, spring switches 38, 46 are opened, and both the magnets 37, 42 are de-energized and the arms 33, 40 are carried back simultaneously. To prevent the arm 40 from being held by hand, it is constructed, as shown in Fig. 2, with. a separate operating-handle 53, -acting by means of a short spring arm 54 and a projection 55 on a cavity in the arm 40, the projection being forced out of the cavity when subjected to the pressure of the spring arm 41. As the arm 33 comes upon the stud 32, it breaks connexion with the lowvoltage main 31, makes connexion by way of a slide 51 with the high-voltage main 43, and inserts all the resistance 27 ; in moving further back, it cuts out the resistance 27 while the arm 40 cuts out resistance 39, the object of the combined action being to keep the speed constant during the change-over. Subsequently, the speed!can be controlled by replacing the arm 41 and manipulating the arm 40.
Patent GB-190625629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ball Bearings for Crank Shafts.
Inventor: BOUDREAUX LOUIS
Filed: 1906-11-13
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 25,629. Boudreaux, L., and Verdet, L. Nov. 18, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Ball bearings.-A crank-shaft for explosion engines &c. is constructed to facilitate the mounting thereon of ball bearings. The crank pin or pins comprises two cylindrical portions b, c of different diameters, the portion c to receive the inner ball-bearing ring d, and the portion b to receive retaining-rings e, each made in two parts suitably connected together. The crank-arm f is shaped so as to allow the ring d to be passed along the shaft. The disk h for securing a flywheel is made separate and detachable from the shaft. The journals i, j rotate in ball bearings l, and stops k with ball bearings prevent longitudinal movement of the shaft.
Patent GB-190628661-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement applicable to Wooden or other Patterns used in Casting Metals.
Inventor: MAJOR JAMES
Filed: 1906-12-15
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 28,661. Major, J. Dec. 15. Moulding.- Lifting - plates for attachment to the sides of patterns have pegs b which enter holes in the patterns to relieve the screws from side e strain. The plates are conveniently cast of trough shape, and in this case are provided with spikes d.
Patent GB-190700808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Positive-feed Lubricators.
Inventor: PLANE MAURICE GEORGE
Filed: 1907-01-11
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 808. Plane, M. G., and Paxman, W. Jan. 11. Oscillating-vane type.-Relates to a multipledelivery lubricator in which oil is first pumped to the sight-feeds and is then forced by a semi-rotary pump to the outlets. The oil from the slight-feeds A is forced past valves W to the outlets V by a semirotary pump consisting of a slotted sleeve P mounted on a spindle N, oscillated by an arm Q. Each slot in the sleeve P engages a fixed piece T fitted loosely on to a peg t screwed through the casing O. In a modification, the sleeve P has four slots in the same vertical plane forming four pumping chambers with corresponding inlets and outlets.
Patent GB-190703260-A (GB)
Title: Sectional Tubular Generator with Large Heating Surface.
Inventor: MAURICE ROBERT BRUNET
Filed: 1907-02-09
Abstract: 3260. Brunet, M. R. Feb. 24, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Joints for concentric pipes; plates, securing tubes to.-A steam generator is built up of elements each consisting of concentric tubes a, h, secured by means of screwed sleeves d, i, in the tube-plates b, c. The sleeve i has an annular flange k bearing on the sleeve d.
Patent GB-190704487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Retaining and like Walls
Inventor: ADAMS WALTER EDWARD
Filed: 1907-02-23
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 4487. Adams, W. E. Feb. 23. Sea and retaining walls; breakwaters; piers; dykes; quays; weirs; wharfs; water supply.- Retaining and like walls subject to overturning pressures are constructed of reinforced-concrete frames placed side by side and extending the full height of the wall. Figs. 1 and 4 show two forms of frames, the first being monolithic, and the second built up of separate elements connected together; a third form consists of two smaller frames. The frames may be placed in close contact, with tongue-and-groove and packed joints, as shown in sectional plan in Fig. 10 ; or they may be separated by sheet piles or plates, as shown in Fig. 8; or facing-slabs may be applied to the front or back face, or both. The interior may be filled with concrete, rubble, &c., and some of the frame webs may be solid to act as bulkheads. Structures on curved bases may be formed by tapering the frames and placing them radially, and the bases may be sloping or angular as required. The invention is applicable to dams and weirs, coffer-dams, water channels, tanks, reservoirs, moles, training- walls, quays, wharfs, docks, jetties, bridge abutments, grain bins, silos, beacons, and crane foundations.
Patent GB-190705084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Stoppering, Bottles, Flasks and like Receptacles.
Inventor: GANUCCI-CANCELLIERI LIONELLO
Filed: 1907-03-02
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 5084. Cancellieri, L. Ganucci-, Cappelletti, A., and Cantini, S. March 3, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Combination tools.-A tool for use in opening bottles, flasks, and other receptacles having a weakening groove in the neck is formed with a ring n of a shape adapted to fit the neck of the receptacle and with a point o adapted to enter a hole or deep depression formed at one point of the weakening groove. By using the handle g, which may be formed as a corkscrew, as a lever, the neck may be broken off.