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Patent GB-190527185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Expanding Pulleys and Belts therefor.
Inventor: FOUILLARON GUSTAVE
Filed: 1905-12-29
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 27,185. Fouillaron, G. Dec. 29. Variable-speed gearing; belts and bands; positive driving-bands.-Relates to expanding pulleys which afford a change-speed gear for automobiles and general purposes, and consists in forming the interpenetrating pulley members a, shown drawn apart n Fig. 2, with alternate hollows and projections so that a strap flexible in longitudinal and transverse directions may obtain a positive drive thereon. The two cones a are cast in single pieces ; thus the alternating hollows e and projections fare formed in one with the radiating arms c and the supporting-arms d. The strap consists of pieces g of leather &c. threaded on gut bands h and kept at suitable distances apart as shown by means of a separating-pin i, Fig. 5, or by special arrangement of the holes in the leather &c. as shown in Fig. 6. The strap may be made entirely of caoutchouc. Specification No. 20,464, A.D. 1901, is referred to.
Patent GB-190604478-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Platform Apparatus for Cleaning the Outside of Windows.
Inventor: ODENBACH HERMANN
Filed: 1906-02-23
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 4478. Odenbach, H. Feb. 23. Scaffolding and staging.-A windowcleaning scaffold consists of a platform h, hinged to uprights a and retained by chains i. The uprights are connected by a crosspiece d above and by cross-pieces b, c forming steps below. In use, the uprights rest on the inner sill of a window and the top rests against the upper cross-bars of the window frame, adjustable hooks m being slid upwards to engage the cross-bar of the window frame and retain the scaffold. The uprights are also fitted with adjustable feet f, which are adjusted so that the apparatus is supported by both the inner and the outer sill. A guard k is fitted to the platform and folds up with it as indicated.
Patent GB-190608743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: RICARDO HARRY RALPH
Filed: 1906-04-11
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 8743. Ricardo, H. R. April 11. Gas and like engines.-The cylinder B and pump G of a two-stroke-cycle engine are arranged at right-angles or thereabouts to each other, and the pump piston is driven by a rod J<1> pivoted to the main connecting-rod F<3> near the big end, whereby the pump piston makes a rapid in-stroke without lateral thrust on the pump barrel while the motor piston is near its outer dead-centre. In such an engine the explosive charge enters a small pocket B<3> at the head of the cylinder which is of any suitable shape, contains the igniter, and prevents the charge from mixing with the residual products of combustion when it is very much throttled. The pocket is separated from the cylinder by a narrow neck B<2>, and the piston is shaped so as to prevent clearance in the cylinder. The engine may be duplicated and drive opposite cranks as shown in dotted lines, the cylinders and pumps being cross coupled for t"e purpose of reversing. The pump may be secured by clamps to the crank casing and the pipes may be similarly secured.
Patent GB-190611075-A (GB)
Title: Improved Steering and Braking Device for Motor Cars.
Filed: 1906-05-11
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 11,075. Geist, E. H., and Geist Electricitõts Akt.-Ges., E. H. May 12, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motor road vehicles. - Consists in a combined steering and braking device for motor-cars, the steering being effected by inclining the wheels both in the same direction, and the braking effected by swinging them in opposite directions. The stud axles on the front wheels are extended inwardly and formed into segments which are pivoted to rack-bars g engaged by a pinion f on the lower end of the steering - pillar. Steering is effected by rotating the steering-pillar about its own axis, and braking by oscillating the steering-pillar about the pin i, which is situated between the pinion f and the hand-wheel. The rear wheels may also be mounted on stud axles connected by crossed links c to those of the front wheels.
Patent GB-190611095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bridle Bits.
Inventor: FALLS CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1906-05-11
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 11,095. Falls, C. H. July 29, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Bits.-The bit is formed of a piece A, Fig. 2, of hollow metal with integral snaffles B for attaching the cheek straps. The rein loops F, provided with cross - bars I, for adjusting the jaw strap, are attached to split plugs D, Fig. 3, which frictionally engage in the metal bar A. The split plug D is provided with a saddle H having a groove for the reception of one side of the rein loop F when the device is used as a curb bit. One side of the saddle H is slightly tapered and engages a corresponding recess formed in the end of the bit.
Patent GB-190618221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dough Apparatus.
Inventor: HARTON PEMBROKE DECATUR
Filed: 1906-08-14
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 18,221. Harton, P. D. Aug. 14. Moulding dough.-The sheet of dough 4, fed by suitable means on to a conveyer band 1, passes on the latter over an anvil 5, above which is adjustably mounted revolving heads, in which are journaled independently-revoluble rollers 9, for the purpose of imparting a rapid series of blows to the dough, and so flattening it to. biscuit thickness. The distance between the anvil and the rollers is adjusted by the screw 10. The flattened dough then passes to another band 11 which conveys it to the cutting-machine. Modified mountings for the rollers 9 are described.
Patent GB-190620327-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Operation with Lead-peroxide-zinc Storage Batteries.
Inventor: ZIEGENBERG RUDOLF
Filed: 1906-09-12
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 20,327. Ziegenberg, R. Sept. 12. Secondary batteries; waste, utilization of.-The used electrolyte from zinc and lead-peroxide storage batteries (acid zinc sulphate solution), is evaporated under reduced pressure to yield water, sulphuric acid, and zinc sulphate. A portion of the zinc sulphate is used in the charging-bath, as described in Specification No. 20,328, A.D. 1906, the remainder being converted by further heating into zinc oxide and sulphur dioxide and oxygen, which by absorption in water become sulphuric acid. The zinc oxide is employed for the neutralization of the charging-bath, and the sulphuric acid and water are used again in the battery.
Patent GB-190621822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Shearing Machines.
Inventor: TIERNEY JOHN WILBUR
Filed: 1906-10-03
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 21,822. Tierney, J. W. Oct. 3. Shearing. - In a portable pneumaticshearing- machine, an air cushion is provided at the end of the cutting - stroke. Cutting - blades D, D<1> are secured in sockets in arms C, C<1>, hinged together at C<2> and connected to the cylinder and the hollow piston -rod B<1> respectively, by pins c, c<1>. Air is admitted beneath the piston by a three-way cock G, any air above the piston escaping to the atmosphere through holes b, b<1> in the piston-rod. Towards the end of the stroke, the connexion to atmosphere is cut off due to the holes passing into the stuffing-box, and air is admitted to the top of the piston through the passage a, thus forming an air cushion. On opening the cock G to exhaust, the spring E forces the piston back to its initial position.
Patent GB-190623094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Application of the Surface Contact System of Electric Traction.
Inventor: BROWN ROBERT
Filed: 1906-10-18
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 23,094. Brown, R. Oct. 18. Electric tramways having a slot for cable or electric propulsion are provided, in addition, with surface-contact studs. In the case of central slots, a single row of studs is employed midway between the slot and one rail, the vehicle having two sets of skates, one for each direction of travel, or else a single skate which can be shifted transversely. Alternatively, a row of studs may be placed on each side of the slot, in which case a single fixed collector suffices for both directions independently of reversal of the car ; if mechanically-operated switches are employed, each switch is connected to two studs, both of which are energized, while only one supplies the driving-current. In the case of side slots, a single row of central studs is used with a fixed skate, or else a lateral row of studs in conjunction with a transversely-movable skate. The studs may be energized by electromagnetically or mechanically operated switches, except in the case of a central slot, when only electromagneticallyoperated switches are used for the single row of studs with a movable collector, and for the double row of studs with a fixed collector.
Patent GB-190719182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Padlocks
Inventor: LAWSON THOMAS
Filed: 1907-08-26
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 19,182. Lawson, T., [Courtenay, J.]. Aug. 26. Padlocks.-A padlock has a movable cover-plate a which is secured in position by screws e, f having flattened sides, which are engaged by the ends h, g of the hasp c when this is in its closed position. The screws are thus secured against removal until the hasp is opened. The lower end of the plate a is secured by a hinge l, Fig. 1, or by a bevelled projection m, Figs. 3 and 4, engaging behind a similarly bevelled projection n attached to the lock case.
Patent GB-190723130-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Apparatus for Rendering the Finish on Textiles Permanent.
Inventor: DENISON JOSEPH RICHARD
Filed: 1907-10-19
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 23,130. Denison, J. R., and Preussner, J. F. Oct. 19. Gases, apparatus for treating with.-For rendering permanent the finish on yarns and woven fabrics, the batches r of material are placed in a closed casing p supplied with live steam, between coils or cavity plates a, which are heated by steam supplied through flexible tubing, or by other means. Each plate a is suspended on two chains d<1>, which may be raised or lowered by rotating the rollers e and may be held to the required height by pawl-andratcbet mechanisms h, j. No pressure is applied to the iabrics beyond that due to the weight of the plates a. The casing is provided with a vertically - sliding counterweighted door, having wedges to jam it against the casing when lowered.
Patent GB-190804857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Track Brakes for Tramways and Railways.
Filed: 1908-03-03
Granted: 1909-03-03
Abstract: 4857. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Park, W. March 3. Brakes.-A track brake for railways a n d tramways is suspended in such a manner that the weight of the vehicle body is transferred immediately, on the application of the brake through a rigid framing, from the axles to the brake shoes. The brake may either be applied by hand or electro - magnetically. The brake e, Figs. 1 and 3, having renewable shoes f is connected by links g with a pin h. A short link k connected by a chain with hand-operating means is pivoted on the pin h together with an adjustable link m, the other end of which is pivoted on a snug n formed on the back of vertical plates c. The plates c pass vertically upwards on each side of the side bar a, and at their lower ends are rigidly secured to a longitudinal angle-iron beam b supported beneath the axle-boxes, while their upper ends are connected to the beam b by the rods d, the whole forming a rigid frame. The drag of the brake shoe is taken on a tongue-shaped bracket r secured to the beam b, which engages jaws or a pocket s secured to the side of the magnet. The brakes at each side of the vehicle are rigidly connected by means of a bar o. When the brakes are mechanically applied, the upward thrust is transmitted through the links g, m to the beam b, which relieves the axles of the weight of the car body. When applied electrically, the weight of the vehicle is not transferred to the brake blocks.
Patent GB-190816373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cranes.
Inventor: WHITEHEAD ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-08-01
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 16,373. Whitehead, A. Aug. 1. Cranes.-Relates to a safety interlocking-device for the luffing-drums of jib cranes. The luffing- drum e<1> is driven from the shaft f<1> through a sliding clutch and toothed gearing e, f. When the clutch is out of gear, the drum is locked by a pawl b prevented from disengagement by a rod g, which rests on the collar h of the clutch. When the clutch is put in gear the collar slides from under the rod g and the latter drops, lifting the pawl clear of the wheel e. The clutch cannot be disengaged until the rod g has been raised above the collar h., thus putting the pawl i n t o engagement with the wheel e.
Patent GB-190816534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Refractory Electric Conductors.
Inventor: COOLIDGE WILLIAM DAVID
Filed: 1908-08-05
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 16,534. Coolidge, W. D. Aug. 7, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Boron ; carbon. - Electric - lamp filaments and resistances are made by incorporating a refractory substance such as boron or graphite with an amalgam of cadmium and lead or of cadmium, lead, and bismuth, shaping into wires, rods, plates, &c., and expelling the amalgam. The materials may be rubbed together in a mortar. The mixture may be squirted at 100-150‹ C. into filaments, which are made into loops and placed on wire gauze in a glass tube, which is exhausted and heated to drive off part of the amalgam. The loops are then heated in a vacuum by small and large electric currents successively, in the presence of drying-agent such as phosphorus pentoxide, whereby the amalgam is completely expelled, and the residue sintered.
Patent GB-190816772-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Electrotherapeutic Apparatus.
Inventor: PUERTHNER JOHANN
Filed: 1908-08-10
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 16,772. Smith, H., and Wright, B. F. July 30. Gas and like engines. Valves.-Admission and exhaust valves are held to their seats by a spring C, Fig. 4, which bears against a recessed washer B that engages a slotted washer D, Fig. 3, which fits on a reduced part A<1> of the valve spindle A. Lubricating.-Paraffin is introduced into the cylinder, at starting, to loosen the piston, through a cup E containing a spring valve F, which is opened by a cam or lever H'. The cup has a spring cover K. Igniting.-An igniting - switch comprises an insulated lever M, which normally is pressed against an adjustable stop Q by a spring P, both ports P, Q being mounted on a bracket connected to the conductor R. The circuit is completed by a cam L coming in contact with the lever M.
Patent GB-190816975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelope Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1908-08-12
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 16,975. Thompson, W. P., [Cupples Envelope Co., S.]. Aug. 12. Printing-apparatus combined with machines for making envelopes.-A web-printing device, of ordinary design, is embodied in an envelope-making machine. The web passes from a reel 7 and is printed by contact with the printing-roller 45. The inking-rollers and duct are arranged as usual.
Patent GB-190817780-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Fixing Wheels and such like on Shafts.
Inventor: WARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-08-25
Granted: 1909-08-25
Abstract: 17,780. Ward, J. Aug. 25. Wedges.-A key for securing wheels, levers, &c. on shafts is constructed in two or more parts so that the key bears against each side of the keyway. The parts may be joined at the outer end by riveting or by brazing or welding.
Patent GB-190819889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Repulsion Electric Motors.
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 19,889. Siemens-Schuckertwerke Ges. Sept. 28, 1907, [date appliedfor under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Motors, alternating- current. - In repulsion motors which have two sets of brushes per pair of poles and have also zones on the stator on both sides of the stator axis unprovided with conductors, as described in Specification No. 13,451, A.D. 1908, both brushsets b<1>, b<2>, Fig. 1, are coupled together mechanically at a fixed angle X to one another which approximately corresponds to the angle subtended by the zones of the stator which are unwound. Both sets of brushes are electrically connected as shown by the lines c, c<1>, and, to produce the exciting flux, they are moved through a small angle p from their symmetrical position. For speed regulation, the sets of brushes are moved together. A uniform field distribution is obtained in the air-gap with broad neutral zones in the neighbourhood of the brushes, thereby improving the commutation.
Patent GB-190821096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolls for use in Printing, Paper Making, Textile and Kindred Arts.
Inventor: BRUBAKER HENRY
Filed: 1908-10-06
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 21,096. Brubaker, H., and Hershey, H. D. Oct. 6. Wooden rollers and drums.-Rollers such as are used in printing, paper-making, textile, and like machinery for printing, embossing, pressing, conveying, or burnishing, are built up of a number of wooden or.other sections 11, held against a central frame or tube 20 by dovetail strips 19. The strips are removably attached to the central tube, preferably by means of screws 23. At each end of the roller a short bush 21 is secured in the tube 20, having a taper keyway 24, by which means the roller may be secured on a driving, shaft.
Patent GB-190821641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Stripping of Stereotype Castings from their Matrices.
Inventor: READ GEORGE FRANCIS
Filed: 1908-10-13
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 21,641. Read, G. F. Oct. 13. Stereotype. - Relates to the employment of a blast of air for stripping stereotype-matrices from t h e newly - cast plate. The plate is cast in a mould consisting of a vertical cylindrical core a supported on ball-bearings i and turned intermittently by a hand-wheel secured to its upper end, and a movable shell or concave, supported by wheels running on horizontal rails and moved to open or close the mould by handoperated toggles. The matrix is secured by clamps k on vertical bars l, extending between two rings n mounted respectively at the top and bottom of the core. The rings n have teeth formed on their outer face which gear with pinions on a handoperated vertical shaft, whereby the matrix maybe set and then rotated into the mould. Formed in the core a are air-passages p, with outlets t, to which air is supplied by ports s in an annular ring r pressed against the lower end of the core by springs. After casting a plate, the shell is withdrawn and air is admitted between the matrix and the plate by way of the ports t, the clamps yielding sufficiently to allow the matrix to strip from the plate. The core is then turned half round and the plate removed while a second cast is being made on the other side of the core.
Patent GB-190824702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Fusible Cut Outs.
Inventor: MURRAY THOMAS EDWARD
Filed: 1908-11-17
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 24,702. Murray, T. E. Nov. 17. Cut-outs.-The case of a fusible cut-out has its ends constructed to enter recesses in a base in which the circuit terminals are placed, and means are provided for locking the cut-out in place. In the application of the invention to a three-wire system, the neutral conductor 2 passes through an opening in a porcelain base 4, and the terminals 11 of the conductors 1, 3 are connected to clips 10 placed in recesses in the block. The fuse cases 14, which are tubular and preferably of porcelain, are bent over in-loop form and provided with metallic caps 15, which receive the terminals 16 of the fuse wires 17, which are embedded in comminuted non- conducting material 18. The cases are formed with flanges 19, which rest on the block 4. A rod 21, having a head 22 at one end and an opening 23 near the other end, is passed through lugs 2U on the block 4 and through 'the eyes formed by the fuse cases and flanges. Any suitable seal 25 may be provided in order to prevent withdrawal of the locking-red.
Patent GB-190826680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating or Maintaining Indiarubber at and for a Predetermined Temperature and Period, for Vulcanising same.
Inventor: BOUCHET MAURICE
Filed: 1908-12-09
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 26,680. Bouchet, M. Dec. 10, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Extinguishing burners. - In vulcanizing-apparatus a receptacle a, containing an alloy fusing at the desired temperature, is heated by a spirit lamp until the alloy is all fused, when the heating is stopped automatically. In the form illustrated, heat is conducted along a plate b from a. spirit lamp c hung by hooks d from the other end of the plate; when all the alloy has been melted, a lever f, which is connected to a shaft g having blades h immersed in the alloy, is released and engages with an arm e<1>, which moves a shutter e to extinguish the lamp.
Patent GB-190828125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: COURTEEN HENRY
Filed: 1908-12-24
Granted: 1909-12-24
Abstract: 28,125. Courteen, H. Dec. 24. Elastic-fluid turbines.-In reflexed-flow turbines the buckets or deflecting-passages are arranged on the periphery of the rotor so that no portion of a passage is nearer the axis than the admission port. The admission ports are situated in the periphery, and the emission ports may be either in the periphery or the sides of the rotor. In the example shown, double buckets g are used, and central admission ports h are nearer the axis than emission ports i. The buckets are closed on the outer side by rings f and between these rings a nozzle block k is fitted. The nozzle block is movable and may be adjusted to or from the rotor by a screw l. The steam may be returned to the buckets one or more times by passages in the nozzle block k or in a second similar nozzle block. In these arrangements. the buckets are separated. by thicker partitions to obtain a " cut-off " of the steam. The buckets may be formed with a contraction in the part which receives the forward impact followed by a passage which gradually expands towards the outlet. The shaft bearings of the rotor are provided with collars to resist lateral movement, and receive oil delivered to them from a reservoir u<2> by means of a scoop pump u<1>. Waste oil from the bearings passes back to the reservoir through a pipe u<3> and a strainer u<6>.
Patent GB-190912092-A (GB)
Title: Brake Rack for Railway Wagons.
Inventor: NELSON ANDREW SCLANDERS
IPC: B61H9/00
Filed: 1909-05-22
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 12,092. Nelson, A. S., and McKillop, A. May 22. Hand actuation.- A brake-rack for a railway wagon is pressed out from a single iron or steel plate and is formed with a strengthening - flange A all round it, the teeth being formed at the same time or cut out afterwards.
Patent GB-190919985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Lamps for Indicating Fire Damp.
Inventor: COCHRANE RALPH DIXON
IPC: F21L23/00
Filed: 1909-09-01
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 19,985. Cochrane, R. D. Sept. 1. Miners' safety lamps.-A device for indicating fire-damp comprises a disk f in which is a rectangular, circular, or other opening to surround the lamp flame. The disk is provided with a shield p for screening the flame, and a scale q for measuring the flame cap. The disk is raised and lowered by means of a screw k having a milled head m, and longitudinal movement of the screw is prevented by a stop such as a piece of tubing n attached to the screw and resting on a tube o.