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Patent GB-190506954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Prepayment Meters.
Filed: 1905-04-03
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 6954. Chamberlain & Hookham, and Holden, S. R. April 3. Electricity, supplying, in general. -Consists of a prepayment attachment for electric meters of the types described in Specifications No. 16,121, A.D. 1901, and No. 10,818, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Measuring &c.]. The arm I, Fig. 1<a>, having been raised to an extent depending on the number of coins inserted, is gradually lowered by a spring as the meter works, the latter being connected by worm-gearing to the spindle of a counting-train on which the arm I (having a pawl M' engaging a ratchet M fast on the same spindle) is loosely mounted. To enable the spring to assist the starting of the meter, the worm is of small diameter and quick pitch. When the arm reaches its lowest position, it depresses the trigger L<1>, allowing the spring K<2> to pull the switch arm K away from the catch L and break the circuit. Coin action ; actuating-mechanism.-The coin C, having been inserted in the box A and an external handle turned, slips past the teeth on the piece D and depresses the arm E' of the bell-crank lever E, the arm E<2> (if the switch is open) forcing back the contact-arm K and closing the circuit through the contact K<1>. Simultaneously, the slide F is drawn to the right in Fig. 1<a> or to the left in Fig. 3, which shows a back view. The slide F takes with it the pivoted rack G, which rests on the projection P<1> on the slide P and rotates the wheel R geared to the wheel H<2> carrying the arm I. This arm is thus raised against the action of a spring, until the slide F strikes the stop R, when the spring P<2> is compressed and the rack G drops, the sloping surfaces S<1>, S<2> engaging. When the coin box moves back, the slide F is returned by a spring, the rack G passing below the wheel H and being again raised at the end of the backward motion by the stop R<1>. Coin-slit closing-devices.-The arm I when at its highest position lifts the lever J and closes the coin slit. Fraud, preventing.-When the coin box is being operated, the circuit is broken by means of the switch B, one member of which is connected to it. To prevent the arm I from being jerked above its legitimate position, the pin T<3> on the slide F turns the arm T<2> and forces the braking- strap T against the arbor P when the slide is in its extreme position, or, alternatively, the coin box may be turned indirectly by the external handle through suitable gearing. Registers.-The number of unused coins in the meter is indicated by a pointer O attached to the arm I.
Patent GB-190508312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Appliances for Spraying or Damping Cloth Materials, Yarns, Fibrous Materials and the like.
Inventor: WILSON JAMES
Filed: 1905-04-19
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 8312. Wilson, J. April 19. Belt forks, operating.- The guide 14 of a belt which drives a pump supplying air to a portable spray-producer, employed in treating piece goods &c., oscillates on a pin on a bracket 15, and is actuated by pulling one of two cords 20, 21 passing over pulleys and provided with handles for the attendant, the slotted part 16 guiding the strap so that the pump can be started or stopped.
Patent GB-190508780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Controllers and Starting Switches.
Inventor: ADAMSON DANIEL
Filed: 1905-04-26
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 8780. Adamson, D., and Duckitt, J. B. April 26. Switches.-In motor starting and controlling switches of the face plate type, in order to pro- - duce a strong magnetic field at the points of contact for the purpose of blowing out arcs, the resistances are made of magnetic material and are coiled spirally in connexion with a specially-shaped core and yoke. On a slate base b are fixed contacts j, traversed by spring-regulated contactfingers k on a wrought-iron arm I fixed to the spindle d, which can be operated by a hand-lever e or a rope-wheel g. Round the epindle is a wroughtiron sleeve c on which the resistances h are wound spirally, each layer insulated from the next by mica or other material and separated from the sleeve by insulating-washers i<1>. The connexions from the various points of the resistance to the contacts j are flat copper strips, without bends or crossings. The path of the magnetic lines due to the coiled resistance runs through the sleeve c and the arm l, and is continued through horns m<1> lying behind the contacts held by wrought-iron studs n, which also serve to concentrate the field at these points. A yoke-piece m, projecting backward over the resistances, and the resistances themselves complete the magnetic circuit.
Patent GB-190510874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Centrifugal Separating Apparatus.
Filed: 1905-05-24
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 10,874. Aktiebolaget Separator. May 27, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Separating liquids from solids.-Scrapers g for removing the solid material deposited on the walls of the drum a are arranged to revolve between the drum and the liner c. The scrapars are shown in the Figures attached to the disk d of the collecting- device described in Specification No. 3807, A.D. 1904. The disk is connected to a separatelydriven shaft e passing through the spindle of the drum. Several scrapers connected by rings concentric with the drum may be employed.
Patent GB-190510978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Teleautograph Apparatus.
Inventor: BREUER LEOPOLD JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-05-25
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 10,978. Breuer, L. J., and Isaac, C. May 25, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Switches for use in autographic telegraphy. Fig. 10 shows a commutator switch for changing from the transmitting to the receiving positions of the apparatus. Four Z-shaped contacts 32, 33, 34, 35 are sunk in the ebonite cylinder 36, which can be rotated partially by a handle 38. On each contact rub three springs 39, the middle spring being always on its contact, and connexion is made with this by the left-hand or right-hand spring according as the commutator is in the rereceiving or transmitting position. Fig. 14 shows a resistance switch by which resistance is inserted in the line-wires for purposes of adjustment. The pairs of resistances 157 are connected to connecting-bars 161, 162,' one for each line-wire, and are formed with contact-blocks 163 between which the springs 166, mounted on the spindle 168, can be moved by the handle 164. If two or more lines require the same adjusting-resistance, one pair ot resistances 157 may be connected to the contacts corresponding to all these lines.
Patent GB-190516681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Production of Ozone from Oxygen or Atmospheric Air, and its Application for Ventilation, and other, purposes.
Inventor: CRAIG JOHN RICHARDSON
Filed: 1905-08-17
Granted: 1906-11-17
Abstract: 16,681. Craig, J. R. Aug. 17. Drawings to Specification. Air, ozonizing.-The Provisional Specification states that ozone may be absorbed in water, which is then used to moisten screens for ventilation purposes.
Patent GB-190522724-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Regulating the Speed of Electric Motor Cars.
Filed: 1905-11-06
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 22,724. KriÚger, L., and Compagnie Parisienne des Voitures Electriques (ProcÚdÚs KriÚger). Dec. 3, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the application of the invention described in Specification No. 22,723, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Dynamo-electric generators &c.], to motor-cars, and comprising means for controlling the regulating-motor. The brushes of the regulating-motor 4 are attached to a toothed arc 5 engaging a rack 6 which is connected by a link 7 to a spring-controlled pedal 2 and is pivoted to a lever 9, the other arm 8 of which engages a slot 10 in a rod 11 operated by means of a handle 1 on the steering-wheel. The handle 1 is actuated to set the brushes permanently, the spring 3 of the pedal keeping the arm 8 against the lower end of the slot 10, but if necessary the speed may be reduced by pressing on the pedal 2 to change the setting of the brushes, which when released return to the position fixed by the handle 1.
Patent GB-190605752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Metallic Tires
Inventor: PATON WALTER JAMES
Filed: 1906-03-09
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 5752. Paton, W. J. June 14, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-A spring tyre is composed of metallic tubular sections. Each section consists of two parts, one 4<a> of almost circular cross-section and the other 4<b> semicircular. Helical springs are placed inside the sections and are fastened at one end to the outer member 4<b> and at the other to a spoke 3, and the two members are held together by a pin-and-slot connexion 5, 6. Each section tapers and fits into the next.
Patent GB-190605780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicating and Signalling Apparatus for Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: SCHEIDT WILLY
Filed: 1906-03-09
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 5780. Scheidt, W. March 9. Speed indicators.- Apparatus for indicating and recording the speed of motor-cars and other vehicles is provided with pneumatic means for signalling audibly and visibly when certain limiting speeds are reached. A spindle b, Fig. 2, carrying a centrifugal ball or disk "governor" d, is driven by a flexible shaft c and bevel-gearing, and the motion of the sliding sleeve e is transmitted by a lever f to a rod g, and also to a piston k in the cylinder l. The rod g is connected by a cord h to the pointer of an indicator i, Fig. 4 ; the pointer also carries a pencil to record the speed on a clock-driven paper. A piston k controls the audible and visible signal, which consist of a hooter, a whistle, and a lamp t, Fig. 7, in front of which may be placed three glass disks coloured respectively black, green, and yellow. These disks are carried by pistons working in cylinders u. Compressed air from a pump or fan driven by the motor passes to the cylinder l, Fig. 2, through the port m. The ports n, o, p lead to the cylinders controlling the yellow, green, and black disks, respectively, while the ports r, q lead, respectively, to the hooter and whistle. Each glass disk has a central hole to show that the disks are down when the vehicle is at rest. The black disk is lifted first when the vehicle begins to move. The casing has a sealed cover.
Patent GB-190611229-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ventilator
Inventor: POWLEY ABNER ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-05-14
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 11,229. Powley, A. A. May 14. Ventilators.-A moving vehicle is ventilated by means of a fan E operated by a current of air passing through the funnel B. A sliding valve D is adapted to cover the orifice C into which the funnel B fits.
Patent GB-190611778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Lamps for Motor Cars.
Inventor: SALAMAN ERNEST
Filed: 1906-05-21
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 1 1 , 7 7 8. Salaman, E., [Herbert, D.]. May 21. Lamp and gas brackets.-The head :lamps ,of motor cars are mounted on rotatable brackets h, connected to the steering-gear by a mechanism consisting of crank o, link n, bell-crank lever m, l, and :a link j, the object being to throw the light along the road when going round curves. When two lamps are used, their brackets are coupled by a link. The lamps may be steadied by means of a spring s, attached at one end to the frame and at the other end to the bracket. Vibration is allowed for by slotting the link at its pin joints with the crank l and with the steering-gear.
Patent GB-190612715-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device applicable in Aiming Fire-arms.
Inventor: LANINO GIUSTO
Filed: 1906-05-31
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 12,715. Lanino, G. May 31. Sights and methods of sighting.-Fig. 1 is a diagram of a sighting-device. The gun A carries on a support E a plate-D, which is gripped between the marksman's. teeth so that the position of his eye with respect to the foresight B is fixed and sighting is effected by viewing the target through the foresight B, the back sight being dispensed with. The mouthpiece D may be constructed so that it can be shaped to fib the upper front teeth of the marksman and so ensure the exact position being taken up. The mouthpiece D may be carried, as shown in Fig. 2, on an arm which can be raised or lowered to suit the range. In guns where aim is taken at the moment of firing, an elastic connexion is interposed between the mouthpiece and the gun. One form of spring connexion is shown in Fig. 4. The mouth-piece D is mounted on a casing 12 contained on a casing 13 fixed to the top of the adjustable arm 7. The casing 12 is pressed by the spring 14 so that the recess 17 of the casing 12 is held against the well 18 of the casing 13. When the gun is fired, the casing 12 which carries the mouthpiece D takes up the position shown in dotted lines and is afterwards returned by the spring 14.
Patent GB-190613295-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Protecting the Bottoms of Boxes, Baskets, or the like.
Inventor: UDALE BENJAMIN THOMAS
Filed: 1906-06-09
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 13,295. Udale, B. T., and Johnson, A. June 9. Baskets.-Studs a, which may be hollowed as at a<2> and are provided with barbed spikes b, are used for protecting the bottoms of baskets, boxes, &c.
Patent GB-190621141-A (GB)
Title: A Game of Skill and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: EVENS EDWARD LUSCOMBE
Filed: 1906-09-24
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 21,141. Evens, E. L. Sept. 24. Games imitating bagatelle; scoring and marking. -A ball m is propelled by a cue along a level surface a, up an incline b, through one of a series of holes d surrounded by a cushion j of suitable material, and into one of a series of cups g carried at the ends of levers f, the other ends of which are adapted to raise hinged scoring or other cards l, which are preferably interchangeable. The apparatus may be made in the form of a hinged or folding table.
Patent GB-190622010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Escapements for Clockwork Mechanisms.
Inventor: COULLERY HENRI
Filed: 1906-10-05
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 22,010. Coullery, H. Oct. 5. Balances and balance springs; regulators.-To allow adjustment of the period of oscillation between very wide limits, the ordinary hair-spring concentric with the balance C is replaced by a straight strip U, which acts on the balance through the medium of a toothed sector T and a pinion E. When applied to a cylinder escapement, the cylinder is on the arbor of the sector. For regulation, the bar carrying the spring, or a bar carrying curb pins, is shifted by a rack and pinion.
Patent GB-190623392-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Etching and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: ALBERT EUGEN
Filed: 1906-10-22
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 23,392. Albert, E. Nov. 7, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Etching.-In etching metal plates, the acid is caused to scrub the surface of the plate A, B, Fig. 1, by means of a stirrer e in the form of a comb, the depending laths f, f<1> ... being provided with staggered openings, Fig. 3, which produce a bubbling in the liquid as the device is reciprocated horizontally. In a modification, the stirrer is provided with depending laths or boards having a number of oblique passages. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 comprises also the following modification : The plate to be etched is placed face downwards about 1 cm. above the etching-liquid, which is projected against the surface of the plate by an horizontally or vertically reciprocating stirrer. It is stated that the action may be accelerated by the addition to the etching- liquid of solid matter, or of a foam-producing substance, such as the bark of Radix Quillaja Saponaria. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190626859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Magazines of Magazine Rifles.
Inventor: MATTHEWS JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1906-11-26
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 26.859. Matthews, J. H., and Mues, J. Nov.26. Breech actions, sliding breechblock; magazines. -Fig. 1 is a side elevation, and Fig. 3 an horizontal section of a magazine, the platform of which can be lowered and retained in the lowered position during loading. The platform spring C has bearing upon it the arm F of a bifurcated pivoted lever H. provided with an arm I and thumb-piece J for turning the lever H to act upon the spring C and depress the platform B. The arm H is retained in the lowered position bv a spring catch K. A projection L on the platform B engages the bolt when the last cartridge has been used.
Patent GB-190627501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Superheaters for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: SUETTERLIN GEORG
Filed: 1906-12-03
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 27,501. S³tterlin, G. Dec. 3. Superheaters, steam.-The two limbs e<1>, e<2> of each superheater tube are arranged comparatively close together, and the ends c, c' are bent away from each other for connexion to the steam inlet and outlet chambers d, d'. In order that the bend c<1> may clear the bends c of the other tubes, the limbs e', e<2> of each tube are set in different vertical planes, as shown in Fig. 3 ; or the limbs e<1>, e<2> may be vertically under each other and a lateral bend formed in the end c<1>.
Patent GB-190701490-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tail-piece Bridge or Elevator for Increasing and Improving the Tone of Violins, Violas Violoncellos and Double Basses
Inventor: BORDERS WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-01-21
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 1490. Borders, W. Jan. 21. Violins and like instruments. - The tail-piece elevator described in Specification No. 4168, A.D. 1906, is modified so as to dispense with clamping-screws for holding it in position. The lower edge is extended and shaped to accommodate the projecting edge G of the body of the instrument. Grooves are provided to accommodate the tail-piece gut K, and the device is held by the pressure of this gut and of a check-loop L, both passing over the tail-pin I.
Patent GB-190703426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Exchange Apparatus.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1907-02-11
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 3426. Wheatley, W. H., [Enochs, C. D.]. Feb. 11. Drawings to Specification. Resistances.-Variable resistances for automatically maintaining approximately constant currents in circuits of varying resistance consist of fine iron wires in vacuo or in an inert gas.
Patent GB-190705745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1907-03-09
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 5 7 4 5 . Bloxom, A. G., [Winand, P.]. March 9. Reducing-valves.-Relates to engines such as those used for propelling submarine ships. A reducing- valve 0 is acted upon on one side by the variable reduced pressure RP and by a spring or weight, and on the other by a standard pressure SP. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the standard pressure is varied by a speed governor S, which controls the liquid supply to the engine, acting upon a pressurereducing device R. Fig. 2 shows the reducing-valve attached to a floating lever H connected to the governor rod S and the variable-pressure piston K. Fig. 3 shows differential valves respectively con trolled by the governor rod S and the difference between the pressure SP and RP.
Patent GB-190709422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rimless Eye-glasses.
Inventor: HUTTON AMOS
Filed: 1907-04-23
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 9422. Hutton, A. April 23. Eyeglasses. - A lens B of a pair of rimless eyeglasses is secured to its side straps A by means of a screw S and a stud E, which, being eccentric with its head D, forces the lens. upon the head being rotated, into close contact with the upper and lower branches c of the straps. The axis of the screw S is in alinement with that of the stud head. The stud passes through a hole in the lens and receives the screw S, which after adjustment secures the lens in its straps.
Patent GB-190714814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Footwear.
Inventor: PORTER GEORGE LEONARD
Filed: 1907-06-27
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 14,814. Porter, G. L. June 27. Athletic boots; soles; ; heels slipping, preventing. -An india-rubber sole or heel which has its tread face preferably constructed as described in Specification No, 21,550, A.D. 1904, but which may have a plain tread, has an upper surface consisting of a number of cavities 1, 2, to give a better cushioning effect. These cavities may be formed by a series of ribs 3, which may run crossways or lengthways, and may intersect one another. The upper surfaces of the ribs 3, together with the outer surfaces 5, give a larger attaching area, and afford a more secure means of attachment.
Patent GB-190718851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Steering and Controlling Devices of Motor Propelled Bicycles.
Inventor: WHYSALL PHILIP
Filed: 1907-08-21
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 18,851. Whysall, P. Aug. 21. Steering-mechanism; motor - cycles. - Relates to steering-gear for motor-bicycles &c. of the kind in which the steering hand-wheel is arranged close to the driver's seat and is connected by gearing to the front fork. According to the invention, the spindle d of the hand - wheel is rotatably mounted in a bracket a which is detachably secured to the frame of the vehicle. The spindle d and steering-post are connected by cross-bars f, h and link g. A shaft and bevel gearing may be substituted for the linkwork. The controlling-levers for the motor can be arranged in connexion with the hand-wheel.
Patent GB-190722119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Rotating Wheels for Rotary Fluid Compressors.
Inventor: HUGUENIN ALBERT
Filed: 1907-10-07
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 22,119. Huguenin, A. Oct. 7. Centrifugal pumps.-Relates to the construction of impellers for centrifugal pumps of the type in which the impeller is formed of blades only, without back and front t walls. To prevent bending stresses due to centrifugal force in the hub p holding the blades a, or the webs c by which they are attached thereto, the blades are made thinner on the inlet side, and are provided on the other with a thickened portion a<1>. The web c is furnished with a cylindrical thickened portion a<2>, engaging with a corresponding slot in the hub and held in position by the pieces a' and a nut q. Spacers h of the section shown are screwed to the arms at l and engage with the hub at k.
Patent GB-190726294-A (GB)
Title: A Means of Supporting Filaments in Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: HARRISON FRANCIS
Filed: 1908-06-27
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 26,294. Harrison, F. June 27, 1908. Incandescent lamps.- Tantalum, tungsten, or other metal filaments are supported between springs at both ends of the lamp, as illustrated in one form in Fig. 1. Springs of helical, zigzag, straight, or bowed form may be used, of equal or unequal diameter, or partly or wholly flat, and may be made of steel, nickel-steel, german silver, or other metal, or of two metals, for example of nickel-steel tipped with platinum or coated with zirconium. The springs may serve as leading-in wires.
Patent GB-190727694-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Controlling Motor Cars, Lorries, and the like.
Inventor: HILL WALTER
Filed: 1907-12-16
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 27,694. Hill, W. Dec. 16. Clutches.-Relates to an arrangement of clutch and brake mechanism for motor cars, lorries, &c., which ensures that the clutch will automatically become disconnected and the brake will be applied if any mishap should occur to the driver. One form is shown in Figs. 1 and 3, in which the clutch elements a, b are arranged to be placed in engagement by the application of external force, such as by a pedal d. Means, such as a ratchet d<2> and pawl e, are provided for keeping the pedal depressed, the pawl being held in engagement by a hand-lever f mounted on the steering-wheel g, towards which is held by the grasp of the driver's hand. On release of the handlever the pawl becomes disengaged from the ratchet, thus first disconnecting the clutch and then applying the brake k through the medium of a rod j and the lever m.