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Patent GB-190407074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Catalytic Process for Making Anhydrous Sulphuric Acid.
Inventor: KAUFFMANN WILHELM
Filed: 1904-03-24
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 7074. Kauffmann, W. March 24. Sulphuric anhydride. -Sulphurous acid is passed through catalytic material m o r e than once, while its temperature is only reduced once, and is then so regulated that it leaves the last catalytic chamber at the best temperature for the reaction. The sulphurous acid is heated in a chamber 1 to, for example, 300‹ C., and is then led to the first catalytic chamber 3, from which it passes to a cooler 5, and the cooled gas enters the second catalytic chamber 7, its temperature being so regulated that at the outlet thereof it is at the most advantageous temperature for the reaction. The gas is preferably cooled in the vessel 5 by fresh sulphurous acid, which enters by the tube 8, and is thereby pre-heated before reaching the heater 1.
Patent GB-190418770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Cars.
Inventor: TRIBELHORN ALBERTO
Filed: 1904-08-30
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 18,770. Tribelhorn, A. Aug. 30. Motor road vehicles. -Relates to an electrically-propelled vehicle, and comprises various improvements in, and relating to, the general arrangement, frames, steering, mounting of motor, and freewheel clutch transmission mechanism forming a differential gearing. The main frame a of the vehicle, shown in Fig. 1, is upwardly curved at the front part, and strengthened by the parts b, c, g, the part c forming with the main frame and panels or the like a receptacle for the storage batteries. The two front wheels are connected to the vehicle by means of the rod l, which is pivotally connected to the axle, the rod l and the axle being rotated for steering purposes by means of a chain and a chain-wheel m fixed to the rod l. The weight of the front part of the vehicle is transmitted to the wheels through the springs h which are connected by a cross-bar having at its centre a disc resting on the top of the chain-wheel m. A box w contains meters &c., and encloses the controlling-gear x, which is operated by a wire or the like from the lever s. The motor o is adjustably connected to the axle and suspended by springs p from the rod l. The motor is connected to each of the driving-wheels by means of a pinion and toothed wheel, the pinions being driven by the motor through a clutch having a free-wheel action in either direction of rotation, thus allowing a differential action between the driving - wheels when travelling round curves in either a backward or a forward direction. The construction of the clutch is shown in Figs. 5 and 6. The pawl 3 is pivoted between lugs on the sleeve 2 which is rigidly fixed to the motor shaft 1, and, when the clutch revolves in a clockwise direction, the pawl engages with teeth 12 formed in the flange of the loosely-mounted part 5 carrying the toothed pinion 6. If, in rounding a curve, the pinion 6 revolves faster than the motor shaft 1, a slight free-wheel action takes place. When the motor shaft and clutch revolve in the opposite direction, the other end of the pawl engages similarly with the notches 12 and a similar action takes place. A brake shoe 9 is pressed against the circumference of a disc for the purpose of producing a slight braking effect. One of the two pins 8, carried by this disc, presses against one end of the pawl 3, and ensures its engagement with one of the notches 12. The other pin 8 ensures the engagement of the other end of the pawl when the motor rotates in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-190419078-A (GB)
Title: Foot Rest, and Pedal Gear Lock, for Motor Bicycles, and Motor Tricycles.
Inventor: MORETON GEORGE HENRY
IPC: B62J25/00
Filed: 1904-09-05
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 19,078. Moreton, G. H. Sept. 5. Motor cycles ; foot-rests.- In order that the rider of a motor bicycle or tricycle may rest with both feet forward of the pedalcrank axle when the pedals are stationary and the machine is being driven by the motor, an auxiliary rest is provided on one side, while the forward pedal on the other side provides a rest for the other foot. An arm e, pivoted at f, normally engages a lug h on the motor, but, by bringing the foot-rest e<1> over by one foot till the arm engages the chain or the chainwheel, the pedal gear is locked so that the other pedal forms a rest for the other foot. The arm may be returned automatically or by other means. If desired, as shown in Figs. 4 and 6, the spindle of the foot-rest may carry an arm e on the remote side to engage the crank, a lug f<1> limiting the motion and a spring i returuing the parts into their normal position, shown in dotted lines in Fig. 4. In a further modification, the chain-wheel carries a notched projection so disposed that it will engage with the turned-back arm e, Fig. 1, when the remote crank is in its forward position. An arrangement is also shown and described in which the axis of the foot-rest is parallel to the cycle frame. When the rest is turned down for use, an arm projects into the path of the crank on the other side.
Patent GB-190419507-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Basket for Attachment to Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: MCCLURE ROBERT RAYNER
Filed: 1904-09-10
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 19,507. McClure, R. R. Sept. 10. Baskets.-The lid and body of a basket for attachment to a motor car &c. are made of wire framework a covered on the outside with American cloth or other waterproof material b and provided with an internal lining c. The basket may be shaped to fit the sides or other part of the car.
Patent GB-190420814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Freed Alarm Clocks.
Inventor: KRAUSE STANISLAV
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 20,814. Krause, S., and Grudzinski, S. Sept. 27. Alarms; stop-mechanism. -After the hands and alarm index have been set, a clock, say in a bedroom of an hotel, is started by the insertion of a coin, and when the alarm goes off the clock is stopped. Dropped down a shoot b, the coin passes a pivoted beam c and weighs down a lever e on a fulcrum e', so that the escapementlever f is released from the impediment of a pin e<3>, and a wing g' of the alarm hammer g is allowed full play. Across-lever h on a pivot h<1> is operated by a pin e<5> on the coinlever e, so as to push a pin i<1> on a spring i, under the pivoted beam c to prevent a second coin from descending. The coin is kept on the lever by a pallet k<2> at the bottom of a hanger k. A light coin, or a second coin inserted before the alarm has sounded, rolls off the beam and out by a branch shoot o. A cam m on a wheel l of the alarm train operates the hanger k, so that the coin rolls to a second pallet k<3> and then escapes.
Patent GB-190421625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Groynes
Inventor: ALLANSON-WINN ROWLAND GEORGE A
Filed: 1904-10-08
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 21,625. Winn, R. G. A. Allanson-. Oct. 8. Groins, beach.-In order to prevent erosion below low-water mark, and to induce the deposit of gravel &c., a flexible groin is used. It is formed of an anchored chain or cable A, B, to which are attached branches, crates, or other objects forming a kind of hedge calculated to intercept and retain seaweed &c., and thus induce the slowing down of currents and the deposit of shingle &c. The cable is anchored at the shore and sea ends, and is fixed to intermediate concrete blocks m. The sea ends of adjacent cables may be connected to an anchored cable running parallel to the shore.
Patent GB-190421683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Press-cloths for use in Oil Presses and the like.
Inventor: HOFFMANN LOUIS
Filed: 1904-10-08
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 21,683. Hoffmann, L. Oct. 8. Drawings to Specification. Fatty oils, extracting. The cloth used in oil and like presses is strengthened by weaving a metallic wire up with the warp.
Patent GB-190424974-A (GB)
Title: Variable Speed Gear
Filed: 1904-11-17
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 24,974. Budapesti malomÚpitÚszet Ús gÚpeyßr Podvinecz Ús Heisler, and Bzduch, I. Nov. 17. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to variable-speed gearing for motor cars &c. of the type in which the speed of a drum driven in the ordinary way is reduced epicyclically. A worm 4, Figs. 1 and 2, is mounted on a shaft along with a toothed wheel 11 in bearings 3 inside the drum 2. The wheel 11 is in mesh with a wheel 10 upon a shaft 6 supported radially and carrying a longitudinally-slidable friction wheel 8 A disc 9 may be moved against the wheel 8, and by traversing the latter the worm 4 may be rotated at varying speeds, thereby retarding a worm-wheel 5 on the driven shaft 1 with which it is in mesh. A solid drive is obtained on withdrawal of the disc 9. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, friction wheels 8 secured to the shaft 6 at intervals are put into action separately by spring rings 9. Toe shaft 6 extends right across the face of the drum 2 outside, and carries near its other end the worm 4 in mesh with a wheel upon a shaft 15 passing into the drum and supporting there a toothed wheel 13 on the shaft 1. The wheels 8 and rings 9 may be provided with teeth.
Patent GB-190428483-A (GB)
Title: Improved Flushing Apparatus for Water Closets and Urinals.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 28,483. Willis, P. R. J., [Ericson, J. E.]. Dec.27. Actuating selfclosing lift valves for water-waste preventers. A valve 5 on a seating 4 in a casing 1 attached to a tank by a fitting 2 is raised by a lever 9 operated by an eccentric 19 on a rock-shaft 17. The lever 9 is pivoted at 10 and connected by a link 11<a> to a lever 11 carrying bowl 14 by a link 13. When the valve 5 is raised, the impact of the water on the bowl 14 holds it open until the tank is empty, when it closes by its own weight, the rock-shaft 17 being weighted so as to return into the position shown when released.
Patent GB-190428594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Developing Photographic Films.
Inventor: SHAW CHARLES HARRIS
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 28,594. Lake, H. H., [Shaw, C. H.]. Dec. 28. Apparatus for developing roll films. The thin metal strip B, Figs. 2 and 5, is edged with corrugated strips b<1>, b<2> and so folded together with the film G around the cylinder A. The strips b<1>, b<2> extend as far as the film, but the strip B is extended so as completely to fold over the last convolution. Side caps C<1>, C<2> are adapted to the ends of the cylinder, and are rotatably mounted by hollow trunnions c<3>, c<4> on the frame D. The trunnion c<3> extends inwardly into the cylinder, the cross-bar a' of the cylinder being notched for this purpose. A lightprotecting plate c<7> extends across the opening c<4>, and has openings round the edges so as not to hinder the flow of the developer, which is introduced through the opening c<3>. Stoppers c<5>, c<6> close the mouths of the trunnions. In a modification, shown in Fig. 8, the strips b<1>, b<2> are mounted on the inner side of the strip B, and the rims c<1>, c' of the caps C<1>, C' overlap to form a light-tight casing. The reel cylinder A is mounted by posts c<8> to the side cap C<2>, and by posts c<9> to a light shield c<10> which is attached to the side C<1> by side spurs or flanges.
Patent GB-190504238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Humidifying Air.
Inventor: BARKER GEORGE
Filed: 1905-03-01
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 4238. Barker, G., [Smith, J. J.]. March 1. Scrubbers and washers.- Air is blown by means of a fan over sheets of textile material kept constantly moistened with water, the air being heated meanwhile by steam jets. Referring to Fig. 1, water is supplied by a central distributer 11 and pipes 15 with perforated upper surfaces 19, Fig. 3, to the looped upper ends of radially - arranged vertical cloths 18, which are carried between removable rods 14, 17 extending respectively from the distributer and a lower boss 16. The casing 26 consists of two overlapping segments adapted to slide circumferentially so that any cloth may be readily removed. The fan 21, which forces air downwards, is operated by a water motor, part or the whole of the discharge from which goes through a pipe 13 to the distributer 11. Jets of steam are discharged downwards between the cloths from a steam-pipe 20. A basin 22 removably supported by hooks 23 collects excess water and discharges it through a strainer 25.
Patent GB-190510750-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Indicating Direction of Travel of Vehicles
Inventor: SEEGER EDUARD
Filed: 1905-05-23
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 10,750. Seeger, E. May 23. Signals, road - vehicles; signals, lamp.- Relates to signals on road vehicles especially on motor road vehicles for automatically indicating by coloured electric lamps, coloured if necessary as ships' lights, whether the vehicle is moving forward, backward, or to the right or left. The signal lamps may be arranged in two lanterns with three lamps in each. The upper lamps in each lantern are connected in series and iudicate forward motion, and the lower lamps, of another colour, are also connected iu series and indicate backward motion. The two centre lamps glow independently, indicating a turn to right or left. Running free on ball bearings on the axle is a disk L of insulating material S provided for half its circumference with a copper strip T. This disk L is caused to rotate with the axle when the axle moves in one direction by means of a number of pivoted teeth P which catch in a notch on the disk L. This arrangement is provided in duplicate with the pivoted teeth reversed, so that one or other of the two disks L will always be rotating while the other is still. A brush S<1> is provided which completes the circuit through the copper strip T to the upper or lower pair of lamps as the case may be. In order to prevent both arrangements from working together, a plate R on the disk L is held back by a bar s<2> if turning in the wrong direction. When the vehicle turns, a semicircular insulated conductor on the steering-pillar makes contact between two circuit contacts controlling one of the central lamps previously mentioned. In cases, however, where the steering- pillar does not make an equal turn with the front wheels, a slightly different arrangement shown in Fig. 5 is used, where a similar plan is applied direct to the axle head Y. As this rotates within the cylinder T<1>, the contact-piece W fastened to the axle head Y passes between the contacts N and completes one of the central lamp circuits.
Patent GB-190512748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Bedsteads
Inventor: HERMAN RAYMOND LEO
Filed: 1905-06-20
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 12,748. Herman, R L. June 20. Bedsteads.-In a bedstead having a folding framework, legs A, B are pivoted at C and carrv brackets Dpi voted at D', each of which brackets is provided with a pin D'. The pins D<2> project into slots E<1> at the ends of braces E pivoted in pairs at E'. Bars G, which form the sides of the top, are jointed by links G, with or without, connecting-plates, the links G<1> being adapted to hook into recesses on the outside of the legs A, B. A canvas or other top I is provided. In a modification, the links G<1> engage with spring hooks secured to the legs A, B, and the brackets D are mounted at the ends of bolts passing through the legs A, B.
Patent GB-190518126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Train Control Systems.
Inventor: SUNDH AUGUST
Filed: 1905-09-07
Granted: 1906-09-07
Abstract: 18,126. Sundh, A. Sept. 7. Springs.-When a hand-lever 54 in an electric control system is turned, the spiral spring 55 connected between a collar 56 on the sleeve 57 and a plate 54<B> on the shaft 54<A> is wound up and causes the sleeve 57 to rotate the arm 57<A> subject to the retarding influence of a dash-pot 56<D>, the piston of which carries a rack gearing with a pinion on the sleeve. A valve 56<E> allows the reverse movement of the switch arm 57<A> to take place rapidly, the sleeve then being moved directly by a lug 54<C>.
Patent GB-190524028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brackets or Bearings for Supporting the Stationary Axles of Hand Trucks or other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SLINGSBY HARRY CROWTHER
Filed: 1905-11-21
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 24,028. Slingsby, H. C. Nov. 21. Axles, attaching to springs or body. -A bracket f o r supporting the stationary axles of handtrucks or other road vehicles comprises a U- shaped part A, having lugs a for fixing to the truck, and a block B which fits into the part A as shown, the axle being gripped between the head of the part A and the semicircular end of the part B. The gripping-surfaces may be serrated. The block may have lugs b fitting recesses in the part A. The block may project beyond the bearing-surfaces of the lugs a, so that it will be pressed lightly against the axle as the lugs a are screwed to the truck. The lugs a may be inclined, as shown in dotted lines, to cause the limbs of the U to grip the axle as the lugs are tightened up against the truck. A cover c, preferably integral with the part A, protects the end of the axle. The part A may be in two portions, as indicated in dotted lines, in order that they may be so fixed to the truck as to increase the grip on the axle.
Patent GB-190524274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Caps for Incandescence Burners for Liquid Fuel.
Inventor: HERMANN MAX
Filed: 1905-11-24
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 24,274. Herrmann, M., and Lorenz, L. Nov. 24. Incandescent vapour burners.- The perforated burner cap h, Fig. 1, rests by means of an enlargement c on the inner wicktube, and is provided with a perforated partition i secured to the top of the cap by a bolt l. The inner wick-tube is kept cool by air entering a space d between the cap and the wicktube. In a modification, the cap h is replaced by two caps h, m, Fig. 2, secured together by a bolt l.
Patent GB-190524367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Aerial or Ropeway Conveyors.
Inventor: WHITE JOSEPH WALWYN
Filed: 1905-11-25
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 24,367. White, J. W. Nov. 25. R o p e railways ; rope grips.-Relates to transporting-apparatus of the type in which buckets or scoops travelling upon an endless ropeway are adapted during their travel to pick up the material to be transported and to convey it to the point at which it is to be discharged. The ropeway is preferably sectional, with a separate supporting-rope for each span as described in Specifications No. 16,428, A.D. 1897, and No. 7228, A.D. 1900, and, where the supporting-rope passes over the point of loading, it is lowered so that the buckets engage into the material. Fig. 2 shows in plan the construction of the framework at the place where the track reverses, with the means for driving and tensioning the hauling-rope V. The supporting-ropes B are led downwards at the point e, and the track is continued by a bar C with semicircular end. The hauling-rope Y passes around the driving-pulley D and tensioning-pulley 3, the latter being slidable and acted on by a weight attached to the rope 6. The other terminal is similar but without the driving-gear. A form of portable terminal is also shown in the Specification. A construction of intermediate standard is shown in Figs. 6 and 7, and consists of a frame F mounted on wheels G on a transverse rail, and supporting saddle-pieces H to which the sectional ropes B are clamped, the ends being led to stakes in the ground. The standard is secured to the rail by screw clamps J, and is provided with single or duplicate rollers Y for supporting the hauling-rope. The skip or bucket K, shown in Fig. 9, is suspended from the travelling wheels by a hanger M, a roller b mounted on a hinged arm serving to prevent the traveller from rising. Additional safety rollers may be fitted. The bucket is hung on pivots, and is locked to the hanger by a screw spindle operated by a crankhandle and engaging a rack o. The cutting-edge of the bucket is adjustable angularly, and when clay or dense material is to be handled, it may have the shape of a ploughshare. A socket R is pro-, vided to receive a handle for guiding purposes. The hanger M is secured to the hauling-rope V by a pair of jaws opened and closed by a screw spindle T, which is operated either by the hand-wheel X or automatically by a fixed rack engaging the pinion W. Fig. 15 shows the ropeway in operation. The full buckets K may be tilted into a more suitable position for travelling by levers or stops or by hand, and the discharge may be effected by automatically tipping the buckets, or by means of a hinged bottom. The supporting-rope at the loading-point may be hauled -down into a suitable position by ropes attached to clamps on the supporting-rope. The apparatus can be modified for dredging purposes, the standards either being fixed below the water level or water borne on suitable barges.
Patent GB-190524392-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for the Automatic Delivery of Cigarettes, Cigars or the like from Boxes.
Inventor: FEVRE NEVIN BUFFINGTON LE
Filed: 1905-11-25
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 24,392. Le Fevre, N. B. Nov. 25. Cigar and cigarette boxes; contents, delivering and withdrawing.-Boxes for cigars, cigarettes, or the like are made to facilitate the withdrawal of the contents one at a time. A spring plate B, Figs. 1 and 2, fixed or hinged to the back a, and bent downwards at b, has its forward extension c projecting through a slot in the box front. On depressing the part c, one article rolls out through the slot, a hinged flap f being at the same time swung forward by a stud or the like fixed to one side of the box. The stud may be made by bending a metal plate d so that a part d' lies under the flap t, a part d<2> over the flap preventing excessive motion. The depth of the slot in the box front may be adjusted by having a sliding front, which may be of glass, and the distance between the vertical part b and the box front may be adjusted by making the plate B in two parts adjustably connected, or by making the box front adjustable.
Patent GB-190524723-A (GB)
Title: Remailable Envelope.
Inventor: REIDEL MAURICIO
Filed: 1905-11-29
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 24,723. Reidel, M., and Jankillevich, J. Nov. 29. Advertising.-Relates to an envelope which can be used twice and serves also as an advertising medium; when used a second time, the envelope is reversed. Both sides of the sheet may bear advertisements, the blank space being reversed for the address.
Patent GB-190605231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed Gears for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BRAMLEY-MOORE SWINFEN
Filed: 1906-03-03
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 5231. Moore, S. Bramley-. March 3. Variable speed gearing. - Relates to changespeed gearing for motor road vehicles of the type described in Specification No. 6859, A.D. 1905, and consists in providing double bearings along the line of the driving and driven shafts. The driving-shaft V carries a sliding clutch P and a fixed flange F with overhanging clutch dogs f. The driven shaft W is journaled in the end of the shaft V, and carries a sliding clutch Q. The wheels A, C respectively fixed to and sliding on the countershaft Z mesh with the wheels X, Y, which are supported in fixed bearings in the gear case. The wheel B meshes with the wheel M, which has an extended boss 0 enveloping the ends of the shafts V, W, and carrying clutch dogs m, m<1>. The clutch P may attach either of the wheels X, M to the shaft V. The clutch Q may attach either of the wheels M, Y to the shaft W. An external bearing E is provided to support the boss 0 and an internal bearing E<1> to support ths shaft V.