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Patent GB-190411389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction of Pullies of all Kinds used for the Transmission of Rotary Motion.
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-05-18
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 11,389. Harrison, G. W., and Harrison, W. May 18. Pulleys.-The whole, or part only, always including the periphery, of a driving-pulley, cone and carrier pulley, rope pulley, &c. may be made of aluminium or aluminium alloy, to increase the adhesion of the belt &c., and to lighten the pulley.
Patent GB-190415060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Talking Machines.
Inventor: SIMON PAUL
Filed: 1904-07-05
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 15,060. Simon, P., [trading as Holzweissig, (Nachfolger), E.]. July 5. Phonographs &c.- The trumpet c of a talking-machine a is mounted in a comparatively high support b as shown. The small end of the trumpet is connected by a spherical joint to the displaceable tube e, carrying the soundbox. In another arrangement, a trumpet of oval cross-section is arranged within a base below the mechanism casing in a horizontal direction and terminates with its mouth at the side of the base.
Patent GB-190415263-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Detachable Caoutchouc or India Rubber Ring or Tip Cup for Umbrellas, Parasols, or Sunshades.
Inventor: NIELD CHARLES
Filed: 1904-07-08
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 15,263. Nield, C., Potts, J., and Kearton, G. July 8. Holding closed.- Consists of a rubber o like tip-cup, of which the lower part C is rolled or doubled back upon the upper part B when it is desired to liberate the rib tips H. The upper part B preferably fits tightly on the stick E.
Patent GB-190421509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Printing Machines for Fabrics.
Filed: 1904-10-07
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 21,509. Mather & Platt, and Smith, D. P. Oct. 7. Printing fabrics.-In a roller machine for printing the cross-borders as well as the body of fabrics, both the cross-border and the body printing-rollers are tripped at intervals by camchains co-acting with the ends of the shafts. The chains carry plates which come between the fabric and the printing-rollers at the moment of tripping or untripping to prevent smudging. Cleaning- devices, having rotary brushes, are provided for the plates, and tensioning-devices for the chains. The body-printing rolls 7 and the cross-border rolls 18, Fig. 1, are arranged at opposite sides of the printing-bowl 1, which has a groove at each end. Into these grooves at one side pass the chains 5, over guide-rollers. At parts of the chain, the links are formed high at one side to form cams 26, which co-act with the shafts of the printing-rolls 7 to put them out of action for a definite period, while the chains 16 with corresponding depressions 27 allow the cross-border rolls 18 to print on those parts left blank by the body rollers. The chains are kept in the grooves in the bowl 1 by bent angle-irons 4 passing partly round the bowl 1 and fixed to the side frames. In order to prevent smudging &c. when the rolls are tripped, plates 28, Fig. 5, connected at each end by a fine adjustment 29 to the chains 5, pass between the roll and the fabric at the moment of tripping or untripping. A cleaning device 11, Fig. 1, is provided for these plates, and consists of rotary brushes engaging with the plates, and with rollers revolving in a bath of suitable cleansing-fluid. Tensioning-devices 10, 11 for the chains are also provided.
Patent GB-190422788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to Fountain Pens.
Inventor: TRIPP THOMAS MUNDY
Filed: 1904-10-22
Granted: 1905-11-24
Abstract: 22,788. Tripp, T. M., Jackson, H., and Jackson, W. B. Oct. 22. Pens, reservoir. A cheap pen is made mainly of waterproof paper in three pieces, the main body A, the inset C carrying the nib, and the cap D. The nib E and the feed F are fastened in the inset by a blob H of shellac, resin, &c. To fill the pen, the inset is withdrawn from the main body A, and charged from the rear. The feed F is a boatshaped piece of vulcanite, waterproof paper, or the like.
Patent GB-190427101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Steering Propellers.
Inventor: WESTLE GEORGE
Filed: 1904-12-12
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 27,101. Westle, G. Dec. 12. Propelling and steering by screw propellers and paddles.-A revolving shaft, placed at the bows, stern, or quarters of a ship, carries a series of radial rods b, upon which are threaded plates or blades a, adapted to be feathered upon the rods. The base of each blade is formed with a faceted boss d, and the boss of each blade is acted on in succession, as the shaft revolves, by cam-surfaces t, u or r, s, Fig. 4, upon a fixed plate o, thus effecting the required feathering action. The cam-surfaces r, s and t, u, respectively, are adapted for use when the shaft is rotating in opposite directions. By adjusting the position of the plate o, the phase of operation may be varied. The propellers may be applied to submarine vessels for use in submerging or otherwise manoeuvring.
Patent GB-190428614-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Production of Pure Nitrates from a Mixture of Nitrates and Nitrites.
Inventor: EYDE SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 28,614. Eyde, S. Jan. 26, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Nitrates of alkalies, alkaline earths, and metals, obtained by the action of nitrous vapours on alkalies, alkaline earths, or their carbonates &c., are purified from nitrite by treatment with nitric acid. The calculated amount of nitric acid is added to the boiling solution of nitrate and nitrite and the boiling continued. The escaping nitrous gases are returned to the absorption apparatus where the alkali &c. has been treated. Or current of air may be passed through the cold mixture of nitrate, nitrite, and nitric acid instead of boiling. The remaining solution contains pure nitrate requiring no further treatment. Nitric acid required in the above process can be obtained by treating the nitrous gases with water.
Patent GB-190429495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: FERRANTI SEBASTIAN ZIANI DE
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 29,495. Ferranti, S. Z. de. Dec. 31. Steam &c. turbines.-In turbines of the type described in Specifications No. 24,781, A.D. 1902, No. 13,199, A.D. 1903, and No. 1409, A.D. 1904, in which the working fluid is superheated between each two stages of expansion, the various superheaters are so arranged in a furnace that the fluid in each is raised to its proper temperature. In Figs. 1 and 2, the superheaters a are shown arranged in parallel, the heat they absorb depending upon their surface; a feedwater-heater c is situated at the end of the furnace. Fig. 3 shows a similar arrangement with vertical partitions e between the superheaters and dampers f beyond them. Fig. 4 shows the superheaters g, h, i arranged vertically in parallel and each superheater composed of two parts connected in series by pipes m, n, o. The heating and heated fluids pass in opposite directions. For large plants, each superheater has a separate furnace. The invention may be adapted to the heater described in Specification No. 4556B, A.D. 1904. The apparatus may be used for heating feedwater partly by means of the exhaust and partly by another source of heat.
Patent GB-190500904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Phonographic and like Apparatus.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1905-01-17
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 904. Marks, G. C., [American Graphophone Co.]. Jan. 17. Phonographs. - Relates to phonographs of the type described in Specifications No. 13.739, A.D. 1901, and No. 905, A,D. 1905, in which the friction between a shoe and a rotating roll is varied by the stylus moving over the record, the vibrations t h u s caused being communicated to a diaphragm ; means are also described whereby the stylus can be lifted from the record and the driving-mechanism stopped simultaneously. Fig. 2 shows the general arrangement, the vibrations of the reproducer lever 23 varying the friction between the rotating friction roll 17 and the lower part of the friction shoe 18, which is hinged at 19, the upper part being connected by the link 21 to the diaphragm 20. The carriage supporting the diaphragm and friction means is moved longitudinally in the ordinary way, while the shaft 11 carrying the roll 17 is in spline connexion with a sleeve driven from the main shaft. A weight placed at the carriage end of the shaft 11 automatically adjusts the friction between the roll and the shoe The reproducer lever 23 is pivoted to a weight 31, itself pivoted at 32 to the carriage. By depression of the handle 51, the nut 35 is disengaged from the feed-screw 8 and the weight 31 simultaneously lifted by the cam 34. The weight 31 is provided with means for centring it when raised. Fig. 4 shows a frame 40 for carrying the reproducer casing 30, the frame comprising two arms 41, a screw 42, and nut 43 so that, on rotation of the nut, the branches are drawn together or spring out slightly.
Patent GB-190502895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Advertising in connection with Transparent Articles.
Inventor: BRANDT GERHARD
Filed: 1905-02-13
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 2895. Brandt, G. Nov. 4, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act. 1901]. Advertising.-Advertisements or other inscriptions on plates of paper, celluloid, or other material are inserted in transparent articles such as soap, which are reduced in size through use. The plate may be inserted while the articles are being moulded or cast ; or; if the article is made in two halves, the plate is inserted before the halves are joined. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 3117, A.D. 1884, and Nos. 6100 and 11,885, A.D. 1894.]
Patent GB-190503333-A (GB)
Title: Safety Wall Hook for China Plates Pictures & Ornaments of Value
Inventor: BRENTON GRACE
Filed: 1905-02-17
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 3333. Brenton, G. Feb. 17. Hooks. - Relates to a hook for suspending china plates, pictures, and other ornaments on walls. The hook is preferably trefoil in shape. The stalk is turned inwards at f and meets a piece c stamped out of the body.
Patent GB-190504456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and connected with, Conduits for Electric Conductors, or Cables.
Inventor: DEVONSHIRE THOMAS EASTON
Filed: 1905-03-03
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 4456. Devonshire, T. E. March 3. Junction pieces. - Connecting-pieces for conduit lengths are constructed with shoulders and recesses filled with cement &c. to fix the lengths in position. As shown in Fig. 2, the conduit lengths B have grooves b which slide over the shoulders a on the connecting- pieces A until the shoulders b<2> abut on the ends of the pieces A, so that a small gap c is left between the lengths B. A recess a<2> extends round the inner side of the connecting- piece, and cement, pitch, &c. may be introduced into the recess a<2> and gap c, a temporary filling- piece being used to prevent the material from running into the conduit. The conduit lengths may be arranged in line, as shown, or may be inclined to each other, by the use of connecting- pieces with inclined surfaces. Instead of rectangular shoulders a and grooves b being used, a bead can be made on the connecting-piece A or length B fitting into a groove on the other part. The conduit lengths are preferably made of cementconcrete &c. in which expanded metal &c. is embedded. The connecting-pieces may be cement, concrete, stoneware, earthenware, or bitumen, and may be armoured with metal, or they may be constructed of metal. Long connecting-pieces A<2>, Fig. 7, may be used. When necessary, these pieces may be fractured, and T-pieces introduced in their stead. If the jointing-material be coherent enough, it may be put on the ends of the lengths B, so that it fills the recess a<2> when they are pressed home. The armouring or cores embedded in consecutive lengths may be extended so as to meet or overlap at the recess a<2>, which is then filled with lead or other conducting-material, thus making a continuous conductor. The recess a<2> may be suitably lined with metal &c. and a filling-piece be used to aid in running the joint. The ends of the lengths may be splayed or notched so that they are locked in position by the jointirgmaterial.
Patent GB-190504783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Prepayment Meters.
Filed: 1905-03-07
Granted: 1906-03-07
Abstract: 4783. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. March 7. Switches. - Helates to two forms of switches for use in coin-freed electric meters. When the consumer has had all the electricity he has paid for, a cam-depression on a spring drum allows an arm R, Fig. 7, to move inward and open the switch. The arm R is fixed to an arm R<2> carrying a rod R<3>, upon which is the loose piece T provided with brushes U for bridging the contacts V. A spring T<1> ensures that the brushes press equally against the contacts, and another spring S presses the arm R<2> downwards and the arm R inwards against the drum. Fig. 22<b> shows part of a rapidly-acting switch for the meter. The contact-piece 28 is carried by a barrel 280 connected by a spring to the operating. spindle Q provided with wings 281 for bearing against the cut-back faces of the barrel. After the piece 28 has escaped from the terminals, it is carried rapidly away from them by the spring.
Patent GB-190505319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators for Vehicles.
Inventor: BRITTAIN HENRY
Filed: 1905-03-14
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 5319. Brittain, H. March 14. - Ventilators; valves.-A ventilator for railway, tramway, and other vehicles consists of a cylindrical casing 1 fixed above the roof, within which is fixed another casing 3 communicating by a passage 4 through a valve 8 with the interior of the vehicle. A valve consisting of cup-shaped disks 7, 7<1> mounted on a spindle 5 is fitted within the casing 3. The casings are arranged to lie in the direction of travel, so that the current of air generated by the motion of the vehicle enters the casing 1 closing the forward end of the casing 3, and, passing round the outside of the latter, draws the foul air from the vehicle through the other end as shown by the arrows.
Patent GB-190507115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Engine and Generator.
Inventor: SMALL DEXTER MEGQUIRE
Filed: 1905-04-04
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 7115. Small, D. M. April 4. Pumping engines; engines with cylinder, generator; and condenser forming one chamber; oscillating- cylinder engines.-In an oscillating-cylinder beam pumping-engine with instantaneous steam-generator fittings, shown in Fig. 1, the cylinder is arranged to act also as a condenser by having water or air pumped on it. The beam actuates a rod L by tappets U, V, and this rod L through tappets S, T actuates the cock of the gas burner M so that, after a certain movement, the spring R<1> suddenly opens or closes the cock. At the same time, the exhaust valve m is closed or opened. The burner has a pilot-light O. Varying the position of the tappets U, V varies the stroke of the piston in the cylinder A. To the rod L is attached a piece W which actuates a feed-pump connected with a tank r. The stroke of the pump is varied by the nuts x, y. The piston packing is adjusted by nuts on the piston-rods which bear on sleeves. In Fig. 2 is shown a modified method of actuating the rod L. The exhaust pipe leading into the tank r heats the water supply, condenses the steam, and serves as a suction pipe to supply the cylinder with water when the feed-pump gives out or in the absence of a feed-pump. To increase the rapidity of action, the discharge pipe may be extended up outside the cylinder to cool it off, or air may be used. The tank h may contain an inner tank r separated from it by an air space w, the two tanks being connected by a pipe u.
Patent GB-190507225-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Pasteboard Buttons.
Filed: 1905-04-05
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 7225. Compagnie Franþaise des Boutons do la Marque, J. P. April 14, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Buttons and button-fasteners ; studs.-Buttons of the form shown at A, Fig. 7, are fashioned from pasteboard blanks by means of suitable punches and dies. Hollow metal shanks f are secured to the button heads by pressure, and fit into the annular, conical grooves e. In attaching such a button to leather or like material g, the shank f is passed through a perforation in the latter and flared down so as to grip it. In the case of a stud for a shirt front, the shank is provided with a backplate and folding wings h, as shown in Fig. 8.
Patent GB-190509121-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combination Post Card and Envelope.
Inventor: COPSEY ALBERT VICTOR EDWIN
Filed: 1905-05-01
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 9121. Copsey, A. V. E. May 1. Post cards; lettersheets; envelopes.-A combination post card P and envelope or letter - card L, F is formed either of one piece of cardboard, perforated at p, or the portion F, L is formed of paper and gummed to the card P, which carries the illustration and may be used for reply. The parts F, L may be used for correspondence, and additional enclosures may be forwarded. The edges of the ears and flap F are gummed for sealing.
Patent GB-190509878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Steam Heating Systems and Apparatus.
Inventor: MCGONAGLE ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-05-10
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 9878. McGonagle, A. May 10. Heating by steam circulation; heating buildings &c.-The exhaust steam from a condensing engine is utilized for heating purposes. The steam heating- apparatus. 9 is connected up as a by-pass on the exhaust pipe 2 between the engine and the condenser. A valve 8 loaded by a spring allows the steam to pass directly to the condenser when the heating-system is shut off, or when its resistance to the passage of the steam becomes abnormally high. The condenser 3 is provided with the usual exhausting-apparatus 4.
Patent GB-190515613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aerial Machines.
Inventor: BOOTH HENRY SHEPLEY
Filed: 1905-07-31
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 15,613. Booth, H. S. July 31. Clutches ; toothed-gearing.-For raising, propelling, and controlling the equilibrium of a flying-machine, a number of revolving vanes on each side of the longitudinal centre line of the machine are driven by chains from an arrangement of epicyclic gearing such that, without varying the speed of the motor, the vanes on either side of the machine may be retarded by brake action while those on the other side are driven at increased speed, for controlling the equilibrium of the machine. The gearing is shown in Fig. 4. The motor-driven shaft H transmits motion, through a train of eccentric wheels G, G<1>, G<2>, to a shaft consisting of three independent sections h<1>, h, h<2>, the section h<2> being driven by a chain g' in a direction opposite to that of the section h<1>. Crank arms K, L on the sections h<1>, h<2> respectively engage crank arms K<1>, L' mounted free to rotate on the central section h. By means of cone-clutch members M, M<1>, either of the arms K', L' can be made fast to the section h while the other arm is free, and the section h will thus be driven in one direction or the other, as desired, from the section h<1> or h', the part of the revolution corresponding to the downward motion of the propelling-vanes being accelerated by the eccentric-wheels G, G<1>, G<2>, in order that the vanes may exert a lifting force. To prevent shock when the arms K, K<1> meet, a spring k is placed between the arm K and the shaft. From the section h the motion is transmitted to the shafts E, E', which drive the vanes, by the pinions n, n', epicyclic bevel-wheels n' carried by the pinion n' and gearing with the bevelwheels o, o', and bevel-gear e<3>, e<5>, to which a brake may be applied for causing a retardation of the motion of one of the driving-shafts E, E<1> and a consequential acceleration of that of the other. The spindle of the pinion n<1> is journaled at its ends in the ends of the shafts of the wheels o, o'.
Patent GB-190515904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Firing Mechanism of Air-rifles and other Small Arms
Filed: 1905-08-03
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 15,904. Birmingham Small Arms Co., and Norman, G. Aug. 3. Pneumatic; firing-appliances generally applicable. -Consists in combining with the trigger of an airgun or other small-arm means for increasing a spring resistance to the final pull-off movement, the previous movement having transferred the sear from its position of full and safe engagement to a position of slight engagement in readiness for release. In the example shown in Fig. 1, a spur a<2> on the trigger bears against a plunger f, working in a casing e against the action of a spring g, a second and stronger spring h coming into action during the final pull off by reason of the plunger head coming in contact with the movable ring h<1> serving as an abutment for the spring h. In other forms such as the one shown in Fig. 6, two spurs a<2>, a<3> are formed on the trigger, the second coming into contact with the blade or other spring g<1> only during the final pull off so that the leverage upon the spring is decreased.
Patent GB-190517271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Studs for Collars and the like purposes.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN
Filed: 1905-08-26
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 17,271. Williams, J. Aug. 26. Studs.-To the base of a stud is hinged a clip 8 of wire or sheet metal, Figs. 1 and 2, capable of being turned over so as to grip the stud in position on the shirt. A recess 14 may be formed in the shank 13 of the stud, with which the parts of the clip 8 may engage. In the case of a stud with a small back as shown in Fig. 3, the shank may be set eccentrically in the base-plate to afford a better action for the clip. The arms of the clip may be bent in various ways. A modified method of hinging it is shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190518045-A (GB)
Title: Phonograph Recorders or Reproducers.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1905-09-06
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 18,045. Marks, G. C., [New Jersey Patent Co.]. Sept. 6. Phonographs &c.-The stylus holders of gramophones are secured to the diaphragm by providing the stylus holder with one or more tongues, which are passed through an eccentric perforation in the diaphragm, and are bent over upon the upper side thereof. The diaphragm is preferably formed with a projection 3 in a line with the perforation 2 and the centre of the diaphragm. The stylus holder 4 is made by bending a sheet of flexible metal so as to form a socket 5, a vertical web of two thicknesses 6, and lateral wings 7 which are slit to form tongues 8 adapted to pass through the perforations 2 and to be bent into the position shown in Fig. 5. The tail of the stylus holder is brought over the projection 3, and, after the holder has been cemented in position, the projecting part of the holder and the projection 3 are cut off so that the diaphragm is circular.
Patent GB-190520475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Brackets or Fittings
Filed: 1905-10-10
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 20,475. Joyner & Co., C., and Inchley, E. Oct. 10. Plug cocks.- The plug B of an angle cock expands upwardly and is provided with junction screwthreads b, b<1>.
Patent GB-190520820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Miners' Safety Lamps.
Inventor: HAILWOOD ERNEST ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-10-14
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 20,820. Hailwood, E. A. Oct. 14. Miners' safety lamps.-In lamps having springs F placed between the middle ring E and the gauze flange D<1>, and in which the bottom of the glass A bears directly against the reservoir instead of against the usual following-up ring, the magnetically-released bolt L has a recessed head L<1> and may also have a spring-pressed shield S, the construction being such that the bolt cannot be removed from the bottom of the reservoir. Specifications No. 23,127, A.D. 1895, and No. 23,765, A.D. 1896, are referred to.