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Patent GB-190413065-A (GB)
Title: A Double Friction Clutch for Motor Road Vehicles
Inventor: BATEMAN BERT GEORGE
Filed: 1904-06-09
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 13,065. Bateman, B. G., Pumfrey, A. F., and Gibson, J. June 9. Clutches; motor cycles.-A clutch for a motor road vehicle consists of a central member which is gripped between two outer portions. Fig. 2 shows the application toa motor cycle. The outer portion B is fixed on the main shaft and carries a stepped boss E, upon one portion of which the central member C rotates freely, while the remaining member B<1> slides on a feather key and is normally pressed against the member C by the spiral spring h acting against a fixed collar on the shaft. The clutch is disconnected by applying pressure to a forked lever which embraces the projections j. Ball bearings are used, and either the central or the two outside portions may act as the driving-member.
Patent GB-190413260-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Table Stand.
Inventor: WALFORD ALBERT JOHN
Filed: 1904-06-11
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 13,260. Walford, A. J. June 11. Stands for table use.-A table stand consists of two discs a, b, connected by radial arms e to central bosses c, d. The upper disc a turns on a pivot f passing through the centre of the disc b, the friction between the opposed faces being reduced by providing rollers or balls g of india-rubber or other material, which run in grooves in one or both faces. The discs or rings a, b are preferably made in segments suitably. connected together by screwed arms e, and, to prevent articles from falling off, the upper ring a is provided with a rim or flange h. Articles placed on this stand may be readily brought within reach of any person seated at the table upon which the stand rests, by rotating the disc a.
Patent GB-190421227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Apparatus for Dressing the Surfaces of Tramway or other Rails in situ
Inventor: WOODS MICHAEL
Filed: 1904-10-03
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 21,227. Woods, M., and Gilbert, T. J. Oct. 3. Platelayers' tools.-Relates to apparatus for removing joint or other inequalities in the surfaces of tram or other rails in situ, and consists of a rotatable dressing or grinding wheel mounted on a portable framework. The framework has three flanged or rail wheels C, D, and two road wheels G<1>. The axle D', which carries the road wheels on its curved ends E<1>, has a crank H<1> attached to it by which the whole apparatus can be raised so as to rest on the road wheels or lowered so as to rest on the flanged wheels. This crank can be kept in its depressed position, shown in Fig. 3, by the catch M<1>. When the apparatus has been moved to the desired place, the crank H<1> is raised and the machine lowered on to the track rails. By rotating the band-wheel L, which is connected by bevel gearing to the axis of the wheels C, the machine can be moved to and fro on the track. The surfacing or grinding wheel Y is driven from the motor R by means of the strap V. This wheel is adjusted in a transverse direction by the lever Z, which works between two collars on the shaft X, Fig. 4. Vertical adjustment of the wheel Y is obtained by means of the handle K, which lowers or raises the whole framework B, the bar F, on which the wheel D is mounted, sliding in the guide G and the wheel D remaining on the track rail.
Patent GB-190500831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Boilers.
Filed: 1905-01-16
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 831. Circulators, Ltd., and Schofield, H. Jan. 16. Cornish, Lancashire, &c. boilers ; tubes, water.- Cross water-tubes in the flues of internally-flued boilers are fitted with cores to reduce the body of water. Fig. 1 shows three modifications in connexion with the arrangement of hoods and tubes described in Specification No. 22,641, A.D. 1903. The tube c is shown fitted with a corrugated steaming core g, of which the ribs or corrugations h, Fig. 3, make contact with the sides of the cross-tube c. A continuation piece g<2> may be fitted within the hood. The tube c<2> is shown provided with such an extension piece without a hood. The cores may be formed with a plain surface, or corrugated in other manners than that shown, for instance spirally, and may be arranged centrally or eccentrically within the tubes. They may be solid, filled, or hollow-in this last case being closed by end plates to prevent water-circulation through them-and may also be glazed or enamelled.
Patent GB-190504848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamps.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1905-03-08
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 4848. Justice, P. M., [Ph÷nix Elektrotechnische Ges.]. March 8. Arc lamps. - Ratchet regulating-mechanism is designed to prevent excessive separation of the carbons and consequent hammering. To the tapered core l of a series solenoid n is attached a pin m, which slides in a slotted guide o. The pin also passes through a slot in an arm i mounted to turn on a shaft h. A spring pawl k, pivoted on the arm i, engages a ratchetwheel g attached to a drum, on which is wound a conducting wire d. This wire passes over a pulley e to the carbonholder, which slides in a tube c. The friction of the mechanism is sufficient to prevent it from moving from the position shown until the arc breaks ; the core l then descends and an arm attached to the pawl engages a stop piece k<3> and so frees the ratchet-wheel. The descent of the carbon may be regulated by a friction spring p, acting on the axle of the drum and itself under the influence of an adjustable counterweight q. The lower electrode may project from the surface of mercury, contained in the bottom of the closed globe.
Patent GB-190506590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Pumps.
Inventor: MARTINEAU FRANCIS LEIGH
Filed: 1905-03-28
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 6590. Martineau, F. L. March 28. Stuffing - boxes, substitutesfor.-The shaft B of a rotary pump is provided with a collar b which bears on a seating in the bottom of the box A. A spring D,confined in the box by a screw cap A<1>, bears on a washer C loose on the spindle B but prevented from rotating by a stud entering a slot in it. The wearing surfaces at the end of the box and on the collar band washer C may be coned. A lubricator X may be fitted to the box.
Patent GB-190506729-A (GB)
Title: Internal Combustion Engine.
Inventor: KING JOHN BARAGWANATH
Filed: 1905-03-30
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 6729. King, J. B. March 30. Gas and like engines.-An odd number of cylinders, in the example shown fifteen, are formed in an annular casting A. The pistons B are connected by rods C to a disk D on the crank-pin. Bevel gearing shown at the bottom of Fig. 1 transmits the rotary motion of the crank shaft. When used in a horizontal position, the lower cover A<3> is provided with brackets for securing the engine. The half-speed shaft and cams are shown at M and N respectively, and the commutator for ignition purposes at U. An annular gas receptacle A<12> supplies all the cylinders, through passages A<10> and valves A<9>. Two or more tiers of cylinders with a crank for each tier may be used. The balanced crank shaft E is at the centre of the annular casting and runs in bearings supported by the covers A<3>, A<4>. The disk D is formed in halves, and has its centre at the centre of the crank-pin, about which it is prevented from rotating by means of a reciprocating crosshead V provided with cross-bars W sliding in brackets X secured to the cover A<3>. Cylinders, cooling. A space A<16> is provided between adjacent cylinders for cooling purposes. Water enters at P' and leaves at Q', the diaphragm R<1> causing good circulation. Valves and valve gear; reversing; igniting.- The admission valves A<9> may be mechanically operated or automatic. The exhaust valves A<5> are actuated by the cams N, rollers P, shafts Q and spring-loaded valve rods R. The cams N are fixed on a shaft M which is made to rotate at onehalf the engine speed by pinions H, I, the carrier J, and an internally-toothed wheel K on the shaft M. If the engine is to be reversible, the shaft M, instead of being rigidly connected to its gearing, may have a limited free movement, so that the engine can be moved over the dead centre of the cylinder being fired. The exhaust gases pass through the ports A' and an annular receptacle A<6> to the outlets A<7>. The commutator U, Fig. 3, on the shaft M has brushes &c. corresponding to the number of cylinders, and electric connexions are provided to the various sparking- plugs A<14>. The contact-pieces may be partially rotated to alter the time of firing, and more than one contact-piece should be in electric circuit at the same time. The cylinders are fired alternately, the engine working practically on the Otto cycle.
Patent GB-190507279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tipping Wagons.
Filed: 1905-04-06
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 7279. Whitaker, M., and Whitaker Bros. April 6. Door-closing apparatus. - In an automaticdischarge hopper wagon in which the door-fastening lever 17 is operated by impinging against a stop 27 at the side of the track, the doors, after falling open and discharging the load, are reclosed by counterweighted levers 14 on their hinges.
Patent GB-190509938-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fish-plate for the Joints of Railroad Rails.
Inventor: WHITE LEE LUCAS
Filed: 1905-05-11
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 9938. White, L. L. May 13, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Rail joints.-Relates to a fishplate for connecting the ends of railway rails which is constructed so-as to tighten up the fish-bolts, after having locked the nuts, when it is secured in position. The fishplate, shown detached in Fig. 1, is so formed that the part a fits against the web of the rails, while the flanges b, c bear against the rail heads and flanges respectively, The groove between the top flange and the shoulder d is formed as a series of wedge faces and of such a width that the ordinary nuts used in securing rail joints may be placed squarely between them but cannot be turned. Elongated slots e are made in the part a for the bolts to pass through, and the flanges are cut away at corre.- sponding points f, g to permit the nuts to be tightened up, as shown in Fig. 2. The fishplate on the opposite side of the joint is of ordinary construction, and bolts are passed through the fishplates and rails in the usual manner. When the nuts have been screwed up, the fishplate is driven to one side, the nuts becoming locked and the fishplates tightly wedged to the rails.
Patent GB-190512585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Lamps for Lighting and Heating purposes.
Inventor: FOXLEE JOHN EDWIN
Filed: 1905-06-17
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 12,585. Foxlee, J. E. June 17. Oil lamps; oil supply; shadow, minimizing. - Oil contained in the reservoir A flows on the bird-fountain principle through holes B' down the telescoping tubes B<1>, G and through holes K into a cup I, from which the lamps M are fed ; air enters by the holes K and passes into the reservoir by holes B<2> near the top. The lamp bodies M are made small to minimize the shadow. A tap N may be provided in the depending tubes, and a cover J may be loosely placed in the cup I.
Patent GB-190514007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Fittings of Swing Windows and the like.
Inventor: WAKEHAM WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1905-07-07
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 14,007. Wakeham, W. G. July 7. Fastenings, window and door.-Relates to means for securing the sashes of swing windows, doors, &c. The Figure shows its application to that type of window which is provided with double sashes, the inner one of which is pivoted to the outer one. Arranged on the stiles of the swinging sash 6 are two wedge-shaped projections 1, above and below the pivots respectively, which are adapted to engage with corresponding sockets 3 on the stile of the sliding or main sash 5, and firmly hold the sashes in position.
Patent GB-190521547-A (GB)
Title: Process for Ageing and Improving Wines, Brandies, Alcohols and Liqueurs.
Inventor: DESVIGNES JEAN MARIE LUCIEN
Filed: 1905-10-23
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 21,547. Desvignes, J. M. L Oct. 31, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Beverages, alcoholic spirits, and wines, treating, for ageing and maturing. A large tank receives the positive electrode and the liquid to be treated, while the negative electrode is placed in a small porous vase containing a different liquid, such as water. The liquids in the two vessels are kept as nearly as possible at the same level, to prevent them from mixing to any extent during electrolysis. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 states that in some cases the negative electrode may be immersed in the liquid to be treated. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190525187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Products from Seaweed.
Filed: 1905-12-05
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 25,187. British Algin Co., and Ingham, T. Dec. 5. Alginates.-Solutions of double salts of alginic acid sufficiently pure for technical purposes are prepared by the following methods :-(1) The solution obtained by extracting seaweed with alkali is neutralized or made slightly acid by addition of a suitable inorganic or organic acid, and a solution is added of a soluble salt of aluminium, zinc, copper, cadmium, iron, or other metal, the alginate of which is insoluble in water but soluble in alkaline solutions. The precipitated alginate is separated and if necessary washed, and is dissolved by addition of an alkali hydrate or carbonate or aqueous ammonia or ammonium carbonate. (2) A solution of a salt of one of the above metals is added to a solution of a soluble alginate of, say, ammonium sodium, potassium, or magnesium, the precipitate, mother - liquor, and precipitating - agent are well mixed, and alkali or alkali carbonate is added and the whole is mixed till complete solution is effected.
Patent GB-190600085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Separating and Feeding Devices for Cards, Sheets, Envelopes and the like.
Inventor: KEMPER ROBERT EDMUND
Filed: 1906-01-01
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 85. Kemper, R. E., and Kemper, A. Jan. 1. Feeding sheets. - Relates to a device for feeding c a r d s, envelopes, sheets of paper, &c. to, printing and other machines, described as applicable to a platen press. The device comprises a holder or table consisting of side frames A, Fig. 9 which support a transverse plate B, the rear face of which is ribbed as shown in Fig. 7 to engage the edge of a sloping plate C. The cards &c. are placed on edge on the sloping plate C between adjustable guides C', and press forward by gravity against the plate B. The arms A support two angle-plates D, adjusted and held by swing nuts d<2>, which rest on the top of the envelopes, cards, &c. to prevent more than one thereof being withdrawn at a time. Mounted in the bracket A is a cam shaft E, operated to make one revolution to each impression of the press by a chain r<2> from a sprocket-wheel on a shaft R' carrying a feed roller R. The shaft R<1> is rotated by a second chain 3 from the main driving-shaft of the press. Mounted in the arms A at the rear of the cam shaft E is a rock-shaft F carrying at one end an arm f, with a pin or roller f<1> which bears against a cam E<2> on the shaft E, and at the other an arm f controlled by a spring f The cam shaft F carries an arm G to the extremity of which is connected an arm g, provided with a strip or bar H, toothed on the edge near the pile of paper &c., in such a manner that the bar, during its downward movement, engages the first sheet and bends it forward over the feed roller R, which may be of wood, rubber, paper, or other material. The bar H is retained in contact with the pile by a spring g<3>. Loosely pivoted on the shaft F is a weighted arm T<1>, provided with a pin which engages a cam E<1> on the shaft E, and a pressure roller T, which, under the action of the cam E', descends on to the first sheet after it has been separated and bent forward on the roller R by the bar H. The arms A are provided with brackets A<1> for securing to the press or any other means of attachment may be employed. Additional separating devices may be provided, or, if desired, gripper separating devices may be employed instead of the toothed bar as described.
Patent GB-190608058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves applicable to Stoppers and other Devices.
Inventor: EVANS THOMAS WATKIN
Filed: 1906-04-03
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 8058. Evans, T. W. July 15, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lift valves ; safetyvalves; sliding valves; tubular valves; attaching valves to bottles; casings.- Relates to a valve stopper, the valve of which is applicable to hydraulic apparatus, compressed-air apparatus, tyres, inflators, injectors, and radiators, and as an air-escape valve. A tubular valve stem m having a lateral opening o is fitted to slide in a metal plug c and screw-threaded externally to fit a nut j, the outside of which is screwed into the plug c. The parts having been assembled as shown, the stem m and nut j are rigidly connected. If the nut j is then turned in the proper direction, the head l of the stem m is pressed against a packing- ring h and the valve is closed. In a modification, the stem m and plug j are formed integrally, the head l being attached separately: In a further modification, the stem m and nut are not finally connected rigidly and the screw-thread on the outside of the latter is omitted.
Patent GB-190611881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-operated Multiplex Talking Machines
Inventor: LIT JONKER DAVID
Filed: 1906-05-22
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 11,881. Lit, J. D. May 22.] Phonographic apparatus.-A coin-operated multiplex talking-machine is shown in side elevation and partly in section in Fig. 1 and in section on the line 3-3, Fig. 1, in Fig. 3. A coin 29 inserted in one of the shoots 8 moves a bell-crank lever 9, 10, whereupon a rod 11 falls and connects a circuit 12, 13, thus starting a motor 14. By friction wheels 15, 16, the motor rotates a shaft d on which is a screwed sleeve g carrying an arm h with the sound-box i and an inverted cup j having as many stops t arranged round its lower edge and pins v arranged helically round its surface as there are records. The records e are mounted on vertical spindles c arranged circumferentially in fixed plates a, b. When the coin 29 reaches the end of its shoot, it rests against the rotating cup j until a certain pin v, on a level with the particular shoot used, catches against the coin and prevents the cup j and with it the sound-box i from rotating any farther. As the shaft d continues rotating, a projection s on a plate r fixed to the shaft d within the cup j strikes a trigger m, which draws a pivoted half-nut k into engagement with screwthreads on the shaft d, and thus the cup j and sound-box i begin to ascend and reproduce one of the records. Before the pin v has passed clear of the coin, the corresponding stop t comes into contact with a fixed guide u, which prevents the further rotation of the cup j. When the reproduction is finished, the cup j has risen until another pivoted arm n attached to the trigger m strikes a projection 23 and throws the halt-nut k out of engagement with the shaft d, whereupon the cup falls by its own weight, the plate r acting as an air cushion. A loose sleeve 18 has an arm 19 fitting a vertical slot in the cup and another arm 21 carrying a gear-wheel 22 through which the records are rotated from a gear-wheel 17 on the shaft d. To prevent unnecessary rotation of the records while the cup, and with it the arm 21 with the gearwheel 22, are swinging round, each record spindle c is rotated from its gear-wheel f by a stop 30 on the latter engaging a stop 31 on the former. When the coin drops, it strikes a pivoted lever 24, which throws up the rod 11 and stops the motor.
Patent GB-190628998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tool Holders for Metal Working Machines.
Inventor: MARCH JOHANNES
Filed: 1906-12-19
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 28,998. March, J. Dec. 22, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Tool-holders.-A turret tool-holder has tools c secured on a piece d on a 'spindle, which passes through a split bearing in the part a clamped together by handle h. The tools are held in the operative position by a pawl l, which engages with teeth k having adjustable pieces m and carried by a plate mounted on the spindle at the opposite end to the tools.
Patent GB-190702236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sighting Telescopes for Ordnance.
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 2236. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. June G, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Telescopes of the oscillating -prism type are applied to ordnance sights. The prisms B, B<1>, Fig. 4, are mounted in a cylindrical casing a<2>, of which one end is closed by the integral wall A, Fig. 5, and the other by a cover-plate A. The casing has sockets a<3>, a<4> for the object glass and eye-piece. The telescope is rotatably mounted in a carrier C by means of the trunnions a<5>, a<6>, and a worm gear D, a<7> is provided for making the elevation adjustments. The casing is graduated, as at E, Fig. 1 ; the milled head d' of the worm gear is also graduated. In the modification shown in Fig. 9, the eye-piece is directed upwards, and the worm gearing is arranged below the casing J of the telescope. The telescope is dropped into the carrier K from above, the trunnions being afterwards screwed into position through the cheeks of the carrier.
Patent GB-190702661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Wrought Metal Articles each having a Length considerably Greater than its Width.
Inventor: FELLOWS JOHN
Filed: 1907-02-02
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 2661. Fellows, J. Feb. 2. Punching ; drawing. - Metal articles, such as shackles for connecting carriage springs to their supporting- brackets and clips for securing the springs to the axles, are punched from a plate C and forced through a drawing-die B. The punch A and the die at e are of the same section as the article to be made, but the die enlarges slightly above, and considerably below e, so that the punched blank may be of a greater section than the die at e. The punching and drawing may be performed by separate tools. , The punch may be finished by forcing it; while soft, into the hardened die B, and then hardening it.
Patent GB-190703283-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Teaching Arithmetic.
Inventor: SCHELIVSKY FRANZ
Filed: 1907-02-09
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 3283. Schelivsky, F., and Weyrer, F. Feb. 9. Rulers.-A rectangular box containing endless ribbons adapted to show through holes in the box, for the purpose of teaching arithmetic, may be used as a ruler.
Patent GB-190704901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governors for Petrol and other Engines
Inventor: STOREY JOHN HENRY WINSHIP
Filed: 1907-02-28
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 4901. Storey, J. H. W., and Parker, F. Feb. 28. Piston valves.-In a gas-engine governor wherein a piston valve e is operated by suction, the inlet and outlet are arranged in line, preferably at rightangles to the axis of the valve. The compression of the spring i, which controls the valve e, is adjusted by a screw j.
Patent GB-190710851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tennis Rackets.
Inventor: FORRESTER EBENEZER
Filed: 1907-05-09
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 10,851. Forrester, E. May 9. Rackets. - In order that the strings of a tennis racket may be placed under a greater tension than is usual to cause the rackets to keep their shape, the racket is strung with the usual longitudinal strings b, and with two sets of strings c, d arranged diagonally and in opposite directions.