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Patent GB-190514379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vacuum Pans and like Evaporators.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-07-12
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 14,379. Boult, A. J., [Milwaukee Evaporator Co.]. July 12. Stills; multiple-effect apparatus.-Vacuum pans and like evaporators are provided with steam belts e containing baffle-plates so arranged that the steam follows a zigzag course in passing from the inlet to the outlet. The liquid will thus be made to circulate through the tubes in the direction shown. Baffles 7 are employed to aid in the circulation. When such evaporators are used in multiple-effect apparatus, the pressure in the pan a is regulated by a valve u placed in the pipe t, by which the liquid flows into the vapour space c of pan a<1>. A condenser k is placed in the exhaust pipe of the last evaporator. Pipes carry off the dead steam from the belts e. The trap w contains a strainer and is provided with steam-pipes 3, 4 and a pipe z leading to the vapour space c. The apparatus is especially suitable for the treatment of waste soap lyes for the recovery of glycerine and salt.
Patent GB-190516613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut-locks.
Inventor: EARHART THOMAS BENTON
Filed: 1905-08-16
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 16,613. Earhart, T. B., and Earhart, M. F. Aug. 16, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Locking belts.-Relates to a locking-device for bolts, wagon wheel axles, &c., and consists in forming on the inner faces of the washers, nuts, and jam bolts, used in such a connexion, biting corrugations for impingement into abutting surfaces. An orifice is formed in the outer end of the screwed bolt or spindle &c. 3, and is provided with a screwthread having an opposite pitch to the outer ordinary thread. In use, a bolt &c. is employed which when in position projects beyond the parts 1 a distance about equal to the thickness of an ordinary nut. A washer 6 with biting corrugations on its inner face is placed under the nut 7, which is of ordinary form but of half the normal thickness and has also biting corrugations on its inner face. When the nut 7 is screwed into position, a jam bolt, with a nut-shaped head 8 and a threaded shank 9 corresponding to the cavity, is screwed down until its head, with biting corrugations, jams against the head of the nut 7. In this position the arrangement of opposite threads forms a locking-device to withstand vibrations.
Patent GB-190520642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Covers for Protecting the Tyres of Vehicles.
Inventor: WALLWORK ROUGHSEDGE
Filed: 1905-10-12
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 20,642. Wallwork, R., and Wallwork, C. H. Oct. 12. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Relates to improvements in protective covers of the type described in Specifications No. 25,085, A.D. 1903, and No. 5168, A.D. 1905. A circumferential band c with armoured plates d is attached by staples f to the sections a, which are attached by suitable means to the rim. When the plates d become worn, the band c may be replaced by a new one carrying a fresh set of plates.
Patent GB-190522261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Distribution Employing Rectifiers.
Filed: 1905-10-31
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 22,261. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Oct. 31. Converting alternating and direct currents; distributing.-Relates to a distribution system in which vapour electric apparatus used in series are employed to rectify an alternating current to supply a constant current or potential circuit. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement, the rectifiers 1, 2, 3 being supplied through transformers 13, 14, 15 the cathode 6 of one being connected to the middle point of the secondary of the next transformer 14. Transformers 9, 10, &c. are provided for use in starting the rectifiers. In a modified arrangement, Fig. 2, a transformer having floating coils is provided, and the translators 32, 33, 34 are arranged between sections of the transformer so as to lessen the voltage difference on each group. A battery 36 may be provided for starting and maintaining the current in each rectifier. In another modified arrangement, separate transformers are used for each phase, and are supplied from an alternator, the field of which is varied by a regulator iu accordance with the load.
Patent GB-190613123-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Supplying Water, or other Liquid, to Brakes more especially intended for use with Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1906-06-06
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 13 123. Johnson, J. Y., [Fabbrica Italiana di Automobili]. June 6. Brakes.-Water or other liquid is automatically supplied to the brake blocks of motor-vehicles &c., when the brakes are applied, to prevent excessive heating. A finger 2 on the lever 1 engages a projection 3 on a rod 4, and, on the brakes being applied, moves a piston valve 7 in opposition to a spring 12, so uncovering a port 10 and allowing liquid under pressure to flow momentarily to the brake blocks through a nipple 13. The valve returns to close the port 10 when the finger 2 has moved sufficiently to release the projection 3. When the lever 1 is returned to its normal position, the rod 4 bends about a flexible piece 5 against a spring 14.
Patent GB-190614462-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Laterally Operative Railway Car Couplings.
Inventor: NEUMAN DANIEL
Filed: 1906-06-25
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 14,462. Neuman, D., and Orosz, L. M. June 25. Couplings, automatic.-Relates to the coupling described in Specification No. 26,436, A.D. 1905. The coupling a is linked to the draw-hook c by means of a bolt b. A weighted lever f is mounted between the boss d of one coupling-arm and the draw-hook c by means of a boss e, and is coupled to the boss d by a recess g, so that the coupling may move freely and at the same time be maintaired in stable equilibrium in the operative position. A handle k is mounted at the side of the vehicle on a shaft under the buffer-plate, the shaft having a yoke i engaging the lever f. To render the coupling inoperative, the handle k is turned in the direction of the arrow, Fig. 1, until the mechanism is in the position shown by dotted lines. Pawls n, mounted on a shaft m between the buffer-plate and the shaft j, retain the mechanism in this position by engaging the ratchetwheels l.
Patent GB-190617543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Coupling Mechanism for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1906-08-03
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 17,543. Imray, O., [National Malleable Castings Co.]. Aug. 3. Couplings, automatic.-The locking-pin 5 is operated by a tumbler 6 formed with trunnions 6' which engage the hooked lower end 5<a> of the pin 5 and work in vertical grooves 7 in the coupler head. When the knuckles 3 are locked in the coupled position, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the pin 5 has a lateral projection 5<1> resting upon the tail of the knuckle, and is kept from jerking upwards by the engagement of a projection 6<b> on the tumbler 6 with a shoulder 13 on the coupler head, as shown at the right-hand side of Fig. 4. The tumbler 6 is operated by the end 10 of a lever 9 pivoted at 11 and engaging with a cranked rotary shaft 12. The tumbler, at first, rotates about its trunnions 6<1> until its projection 6<a> meets a rib 14, when, the projection 6<b> having become clear of the shoulder 13 as at the'left-hand side of Fig. 4, the tumbler 6 and pin 5 may be lifted into the position shown in Fig. 5 for uncoupling, the pin being tilted backwards by engagement with an incline 15 and being held in position by the engagement of the projection 6<b> of the tumbler with a shoulder 16 on the tail of the knuckle. By further operation of the lever 9, the tumbler is tilted forwards so as to throw the knuckle into the wide-open position shown in Fig. 6. When the lever 9 is released, the pin 5 falls until its head rests upon a rearward projection 3<1> of the knuckle tail, and, when the tail swings back, the pin drops again into the position shown in Fig. 4. A projection 5<c> on the pin 5 engages a groove in the coupler head and prevents the disengagement of the hook 5<a> from the trunnioa 6<1>. The projection 6<b> may be removed from the shoulder 16 so as to release the pin 5 from the lock-set position shown in Fig. 5, by the insertion of a rod in an enlargement of the hole in the coupler head, through which the projection 3<1> of the knuckle tail extends. In a modification, the hook 5<a> and trunnion 6<1> may be replaced by a shaft passing through holes in the pin 5 and tumbler 6.
Patent GB-190618680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Analysis Apparatus.
Inventor: SIMMANCE JOHN FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-08-21
Granted: 1907-08-21
Abstract: 18,680. Simmance, J. F., and Abady, J. Aug. 21. Testing, special apparatus for.-The gas to be analysed is introduced into a bell by a pump actuated by hand or mechanical power, or by the motions of the bell itself, and is then passed through an absorbent liquid to another bell, to which is attached a pointer moving over a scale to indicate the volume of gas remaining. A pump D delivers gas to a bell A, Fig. 1, until a vent tube G is lifted out of its seal G<1>. A tap c' is then closed and the bell A sinks by its own weight until the end of the tube G is immersed, thus enclosing a definite volume of gas, which is then passed through absorbent liquid in a separate vessel I into the measuring-bell B which carries a pointer h, and finally escapes by a pipe d. The taps c<1>, c<2>, c<3> are operated by hand or by the apparatus used to operate the pump. Fig. 3 shows a modification, which is operated automatically by means of a float J in a vessel J<1> provided with a siphon j<1>. The float J reciprocates the bell A, thus drawing the gas in by a valve c<1> and expelling it through a valve c<2> into the measuring-bell B, from which it issues through the pipe C, the tap c<3> being turned by a lever k carrying at one end a weight K and at the other a vessel K<1> with a perforated bottom. The water from the siphon j<1> fills the vessel K<1>, which being then heavier than the weight K descends, but when the water in it has leaked away the weight K falls again, thus operating the tap. The absorbent liquid in this case is in the vessel B<1>, and a gauge tube b<1> fixed to the top of the bell B ensures adequate contact with the gas, but a separate vessel of absorbent liquid may be employed.
Patent GB-190619675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Racking Cocks.
Inventor: CATCHPOLE GEORGE CHARLES GILLM
Filed: 1906-09-04
Granted: 1907-09-04
Abstract: 19,675. Catchpole, G. C. G. Sept. 4. Plug cocks; connecting valves and c o c k s to plates.- Casks or other closed vessels are filled with liquids by means of the racking-cock shown. Figs. 1 and 2 show sections at rightangles to one another, and Fig. 8 shows a section through the plug after being moved through a half-turn. The plug 12, Figs. 1 and 2, is turned so that beer may pass through the inlet pipe 9. the passage 29, and the pipe 11 to the cask, the displaced air escaping through the two portions of the pipe 12, the perforations 15, the annular space 13, the passage 6 in the cock body, the passage 30 in the plug, and the pipe 19. When the liquid is on a level with the highest perforation, the enclosed air prevents more from entering, and the liquid escapes till visible in the glass 20. A tight joint is made between the cock and the bush of the cask by means of a rubber ring 32 held between a plate 34, Fig. 10, and a collar 40, which are caused to approach each other by means of the screw 37.
Patent GB-190622150-A (GB)
Title: A Device for use in Smoke Rooms in Hotels and like Places
Inventor: PRESTWICH JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-10-08
Granted: 1907-10-08
Abstract: 22,150. Prestwich, J. Oct. 8. Smokers' combination articles.-A device for use in smoke rooms comprises a casing, either rectangular as a or hexagonal or octagonal, provided as shown with one or more match-boxes adapted to slide on a central partition such as d and to deliver a match when raised into a groove on the top of the partition, and a bell or gong such as e. The match-boxes may be removable. The casing may be further provided with advertisements, which may be carried by removable panels j which slip on to the corners of the case. A portion of the case may be roughened, or glass paper may be attached for striking matches, and a depression may be formed to hold burnt matches and cigar enda. According to the Provisional Specification, the matches may be delivered by other means than the above, or they may be delivered by depressing a lever or spindle, and the casing may be of any shape.
Patent GB-190622380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wheels for Automobiles and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: PARKER WILLIAM BEAUMONT
Filed: 1906-10-10
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 22,380. Parker, W. B. Oct. 10. Spring wheels.-A hub A is connected by side plates F, G to lugs D on a ring E formed with radial cylinders H. Spokes J pass through the cylinders and connect an outer rim L to an inner rim K which forms a track for a pneumatic tube M. The rim M<1> carrying the tube may be free to revolve or be fixed on the hub. Springs are fixed to the cylinders H and bear against the spokes J, or preferably pneumatic tubes I with sliding collars N are fitted as described in Specification No. 12,590, A.D. 1906. In a modification, the plates F, G are replaced by spokes or arms. When the wheel is unloaded, the tube M is clear of the track formed by the spoke ring K.
Patent GB-190623129-A (GB)
Title: Improvement connected with Air Heaters.
Inventor: GREEN FRANCIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-18
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 23,129. Green, F. W. Oct. 18. Heating air.-In an air-heater in which the air to be heated passes through pipes heated externally, each pipe is fitted with a baffle consisting of a spiral strip having wings or vanes 6, which divide and deflect the spiral stream of air to the inner surface of the pipe.
Patent GB-190627683-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Calculation of the Correct Size of Cables or Wires used for the Transmission of Electric Power, or for the Solution of Similar Mathematical Problems.
Filed: 1906-12-05
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 27,683. Callender's Cable and Construction Co., and Ackery, A. P. Dec. 5. Slide-rules for computing the size of electric cables, or for solving similar mathematical problems. A square or diagonal chart G is laid out with logarithmic scales along the edges, and the corresponding points are joined by lines which are numbered and give the size of cable &c. Along the top and left-hand side, slide pairs of scales D, B and A, C; the scale D has logarithmic scales to the edges, one reading length against a fixed mark F<1>, the other volts against a mark B' on the second slide B, the opposite edge of which is logarithmically divided to show power, as kilowatts. To the left, the slide A is set with the mark A' at the system employed as shown by the scale E', E<2>, and has a "power "factor " against which a mark C<1> on the slide C is set, the latter having a logarithmic scale for the " percentage loss." The intersection of horizontal and vertical lines on the chart G, corresponding to the given readings on the slides B, C, gives the diagonal line corresponding to the required size of cable.
Patent GB-190627686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Shirt Waist or Blouse Holder & Skirt Supporter with Dip Front Former which may also be used to Support Stocking Suspenders.
Inventor: WOODBRIDGE EDITH JANE
Filed: 1906-12-05
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 27,686. Woodbridge, E. J. Dec. 5. Suspenders for articles of dress.-Means for holding down a blouse, forming a dip in front, and for supporting a skirt, comprises a hook E attached to the corset busk and a pair of metal plates C or a V-piece. Each plate C has a buckle for attaching a belt A, which is placed, over the blouse, and has projections B, Fig. 2, at the back to engage with and support the skirt by means of a safetypin on the skirt. Stocking suspenders F may also be supported from the hook E by using plates similar to C.
Patent GB-190627972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Glazing of Railway Carriage, Brougham, and the like Windows.
Inventor: TURNPENNEY WATSON
Filed: 1906-12-08
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 27,972. Turnpenney, W. Dec. 8. Glazing windows. -The glass panes G for carriage &c. sashes are held securely in their grooves with their edges against packing-strips by the pressure of adjustable screws S, passing through metal socket plates F and bearing on packing-blocks or strips C<1>.
Patent GB-190629115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Mixture of Gases for Combustion purposes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-12-20
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 29,115. Boult, A. J., [Bohon, E.]. Dec. 20. Atmospheric gas burners. - The burners shown in Figs. 2 and 3, are fed from a rotary compressor w it h gas and air mixed in the proportions theoretically necessary for combustion. The burner shown in Fig. 2 consists of a cylinder k with two conical ends l, two metal nettings p, pl, and electric ignition devices o, o<1>. The burner shown in Fig. 3 is similar, and has a double-beat spring-loaded check valve r, r<1>, which prevents the water &c. from passing into the apparatus for mixing the gas and air.
Patent GB-190701088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cartridge Feeding Devices for Machine Guns or the like.
Inventor: RUSZITSZKA FRITZ
Filed: 1907-01-15
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 1088. Ruszitszka, F. Jan. 15. Machine guns.-A flexible cartridge-belt comprises a number of metal links a which are temporarily connected, either by the cartridge passing through the rings b, of one link and ring c of the adjacent link as shown, or by hinge pins which are removed by a device on the feed-mechanism of the gun so that the links are disconnected as they pass through the gun. In the construction shown, each cartridge is supported by spring pieces d, so that it may be removed by being pushed forwards, but if the withdrawal is rearwards, the rings b, c, which are split, are formed so as to embrace the body of the cartridge. Links and cartridge-supporting rings formed of twisted wire are described. There are also modified methods of holding the cartridges in the rings to facilitate forward withdrawal.
Patent GB-190702548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Securing or Locking the Drop-sides of Cots and Parts of Hammock and like Folding Chairs
Filed: 1907-02-01
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 2548. Birmingham Woven Wire Mattress Co., Biggin, F., and Slater, J. J. Feb. 1. Fastenings, sliding-bolt. A device for locking the drop-down sides of cots and the jointed members of hammock and like folding chairs consists of two sliding bolts b, b<1>, Fig. 2, adapted to be simultaneously moved towards or away from each other by the turning of a plate f, which is pivoted at f<3> and provided with curved slots f<1>, f<2> engaging pins b<2>, b<3> on the ends of the bolts. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which the slotted plate is replaced by a pivoted lever f. The device may be fixed to one of the horizontal cross-bars a<1>, Fig. 2, of the adjustable side of a cot, this side being arranged to slide in guides formed in the corner pillars or uprights e of the cot frame. The ends of the bolts are adapted to engage staples &c, <L on the pillars e. The locking-device may also be attached to the underside of the bottom crossbar of the jointed supporting-frame of a folding hammock chair in order to prevent such cross-bar from slipping out of one or the other of the series of notches on the back legs. The ends of the sliding bolts are adapted to enter grooves formed upon the inner faces of the back legs.
Patent GB-190705440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cutting the Bands of Sheaves, Trusses or the like.
Filed: 1907-03-06
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 5440. Clayton & Shuttleworth, and Cook, W. March 6. Elevators.-In apparatus for cutting the bands of sheaves as they are fed to thrashing-machines, the conveyer in the trough a consists of side chains or belts b connected by spiked crossbattens c, the knives f being preferably arranged near the upper end of the trough.
Patent GB-190707156-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Aerial Machine.
Inventor: ROOTS JAMES DENNIS
Filed: 1907-03-25
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 7156. Roots, J. D. March 25. Aerial machines without aerostats; aeroplanes; propelling; steering.-The propeller of an aerial machine consists of a tubular shaft B, Fig. 3, carrying a wheel of the bicycle pattern with spokes E and a rim constructed preferably of two steel tubes F secured together by cross-laced wires G, Fig. 5. The plane of the wheel is closed to the passage of air by means of a canvas covering A, Fig. 1, and above this covering a series of vanes C is mounted on tubes H, H<1> secured respectively to the rim and to the spokes. The centrifugal air currents set up by the vanes when the propeller is rotated produces a reduction of pressure above the surface A and an increase of pressure below, so that a raising force is obtained. The vanes may be provided with a curved portion projecting beyond the covering A so as io direct the air downwards as it leaves the periphery of the wheel. A second wheel, rotating in an opposite direction, may be fitted above the first. A car M is suspended from the shaft B by ball bearings N, and carries a motor K consisting of four cylinders arranged symmetrically around the shaft and geared thereto by cranks L. Water for cooling the cylinders may be circulated through the car frame. Projecting from a carrier 0 secured to the upper bearing N is a pair of poles P between the outer portions of which are arranged aeroplane surfaces. The inclination of these surfaces to the horizontal may be adjustable. Other poles secured to the carrier 0 may support a vertical vane to prevent rotation of the car, or there may be two such vanes on opposite sides of the carrier, inclined so that they assist also in raising the machine. Horizontal movement is controlled by displacing the passenger or other weight on the car.
Patent GB-190708219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gravity Conveyors
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1907-04-09
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 8219. Boult, A. J., [Goldman & Co., E.]. April 9. Shoots.-Comprises a construction and arrangement of roller way. The track consists of a series of sections each composed of angle-irons 12 connected by cross-bars 13 with rollers journaled in the vertical webs. The rollers, Fig. 6, are hollow cylinders 14 having cups 15 co-operating with cones 16 to enclose ball races 17, the cones being adjusted on the spindles 18 by screw-threads and secured by a screw 19. The sections are supported on telescopic standards, Fig. 4, composed of members 22, 23 supported on expanded bases 24 and connected above and below by cross rods 25, 27. Collars 29 which may be fixed by screws 30 embrace the members 23 and support them at the desired height in the members 22. The track sections rest upon and between angle-plates 34 secured to cross bars 31 having collars 32 loosely embracing the cross-rods 27, the movement being limited by stops 33. This construction allows the supports 34 to adjust themselves to the inclination of the way. The sections may be attached to one another by hooks on one section embracing pins on the adjacent section, nuts being provided on the pins for securing the sections ; or plates may be screwed to each section and secured by bolts. A switch is provided for transferring to one of two ways 42, 43. This comprises a section 41 pivoted to the last section of the main track and provided with a handle 45 by which it may be slid over a plate 44 into alinement with either of the tracks 42, 43.