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Patent GB-190427924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Steam Engines
Inventor: SCULLY THOMAS
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 27,924. Scully, T. Dec. 21. Annular-chamber type of rotary engines. Compound engines of the type shown in Fig. 1 have no special means for making tight joints between the rotating parts, so that the leakage steam passes into the next cylinder, which is of larger size and has its piston and abutment mounted on the shafts A, B, respectively. After the piston has passed the exhaust port D<2>, the steam rushes through into the next cylinder. An engine with any number of cylinders may be run in this way, and is reversed by reversing the direction of the steam.
Patent GB-190507311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Scrapers for Boots, and Shoes, Pans and other Articles
Inventor: ELLIOTT ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1905-04-06
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 7311. Elliott, A. April 6. Boots and shoes, cleaning.-A scraper for boots, shoes, pans, &c. has a body which is T-shaped in cross-section, the top being dished and ending in a transverse acraper y ; the lateral edges f also form scrapers. The body is also provided with horizontal and inclined scraping-blades c, d, and the handle ends in a scraping-edge h.
Patent GB-190508567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Systems of Electric Distribution Employing Mercury Vapour Lamps or the like.
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 8567. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. April 20. Distributing; lighting, systems of. -Relates to a system of distribution in which mercury-vapour lamps or the like are started independently in parallel and afterwards automatically connected in series on cons t a n t - potential mains. The mercury lamps 1, 2, of ordinary construction, are started in a known manner by the solenoid 8 drawing down the plunger 7, and are connected across the mains 11, 12 through steadying- resistances 10, 13. As soon as the lamps operate, the cut-outs 9, 14, provided with dash-pots, are opened, and the lamps are connected in series through the resistance 15.
Patent GB-190509568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rollers for Conveyors.
Inventor: HOLLAND WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1905-05-06
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 9568. Holland, W. T. May 6. Conceyers.-Relates to rollers for conveyers, and comprises means for preventing the access of dust and other foreign matter into the bearings thereof. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to a conveyer tray 3 running in a water trough 2. Depending from the underside of the tray 3 is a bracket 4 carrying the spindle 5 upon which the roller 6 rotates as it travels along the longitudinal strip or track 17. The roller 6 is situated and revolves between the face of the bracket 4 and a collar 7 keyed to the spindle 5 by a peg 8. Both the collar and the bracket are provided with an annular projecting flange, which takes into a corresponding annular recess turned in the side of the roller 6, so as effectually to prevent foreign matter from working into the roller bearing. In a modification, the projecting flanges are made solid up to the spindle, and the collar has a central boss extending through the roller to the flange on the bracket 4. In another form, the collar 7 is dispensed with and a protecting-cap screws into the outer end of the roller.
Patent GB-190518302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Joints, especially suitable for Connecting Pipes to Tanks & Cisterns
Inventor: CARTER HOWARD
Filed: 1905-09-11
Granted: 1906-09-11
Abstract: 18,302. Carter, H., [trading as Amalgamated Brass and Engineering Co.]. Sept. 11. Grant of Patent refused, Screw unions; expans i o n joints. - Joints suitable for use with tanks and cisterns, cocks, &c., and for pipes of different diameters are shown in section in Figs. 2 and 4. A flexible conical ferrule A is placed upon the end of a pipe B, and by means of a washer H and a nut E is forced between the overlapping ends of the pipe B and a connector D. A split cone F, internally serrated, may be used to obtain an additional grip upon the pipe B. Two pipes are shown connected in Fig. 8, in which the separate joints are as shown in Fig. 4, but the connector D is replaced by a junction piece J screwed at both ends. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act; 1902, to Specifications No. 2350. A.D. 1879, No. 4938, A.D. 1883, No. 18,162, A.D. 1892, No. 9574, A.D. 1893, No. 16,945, A.D. 1895, No. 17,509, A.D. 1897, No. 10,587, A.D. 1899, No. 10,111, A.D. 1903, and No. 23,486, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190520125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Drinking Fountains for Birds and Animals.
Inventor: WALKER JOHN
Filed: 1905-10-05
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 20,125. Walker, J. Oct. 5. Inkstands. - In fountain inkstands, a hood B above the dipping-well C is formed as a mouthpiece, cup, or cavity communicating by holes H with a passage F formed down the front of the reservoir A. The latter is made flat at the back, so that the inkstand can be laid on its back and filled through the opening B.
Patent GB-190521199-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Sharpening the Band-knives of Machines for Splitting Leather and the like.
Filed: 1905-10-18
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 21,199. Maschinenfabrik Moenus Akt.- Ges. Oct. 18, 1904, [date applied jor under Patents Act, 1901]. Cutting-machines for leather &c.-The band knives in machines for splitting leather &c. are sharpened by grinding-disks a, b, mounted on plates c, d, which are in turn mounted on a circular slide o. The disks can thus be turned about the edge of the knife g, and are adjustable radially with reference to the edge of the knife by slides h, i on the plates c, d, worked by screws e, f. The upper bearings of the disks are in brackets k, l, the lower bearings being carried on the plates c, d. Both grinding-disks may be mounted on one plate.
Patent GB-190602780-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Letter Box.
Inventor: DRESSER WILLIAM OSCAR
Filed: 1906-02-05
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 2780. Dresser, W. O. Feb. 4, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Letter-boxes.-A metal letter-box comprises a back-plate A, Fig. 1, a front made integral with the sides, and top and bottom plates, the flanges of the various parts being secured to the back-plate as at a. The top and bottom plates and the sides are fastened by riveting overlapping flanges together. To prevent water from entering the letter slot C2, the top plate has a flange forming the top wall of the slot, and the flap F, pivoted between lugs d on the sides, is bent back over the top plate. The box is provided with a hinged door G, fastened by a combination lock and having an opening covered by a glass plate g, and with a name-plate M. Newspapers and similar packages are held by means of a spring wire clip K, Figs. 1 and 2, with the ends K<4> secured to the sides of the box and the coils K<3> held by hooks L.
Patent GB-190602881-A (GB)
Title: Leather Tyres for the Wheels of Motor Cars and similar Vehicles and Process of Manufacturing same.
Inventor: DURIO GIACOMO
Filed: 1906-02-06
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 2881. Durio, G., Durio, A., Martina, G., and Martina, G., [trading as Martina & Figli]. Feb. 7, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Stamping. - Relates to the construction and method of manufacture of leather tyres and tread bands for vehicle wheels. A circular leather disk is reduced by a piston working in a slightly larger cylinder to the shape shown in Fig. 3. The bottom 3 is cut off, and the band 2, with its edges gripped by circular vices 5, 6, is placed in an apparatus shown in Fig. 7, comprising an outer annulus 12 having a cavity 7 similar in configuration to an inner segmental part 8. The latter is expanded to press the leather to the desired shape by toggle-links 9 pivoted to collars working on oppositely-threaded rods 10. During the operation, the rings 5, 6 are caused to approach each other by screw devices. The leather may be heated by hot water or steam circulating in a chamber 12, and instead of using the expanding part 8 fluid pressure may be used to force the tyre into the cavity 7. The tyre is finished off on a mandrel to any desired shape.
Patent GB-190603843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Organs and Harmoniums, including Automatic or Self-playing Instruments.
Inventor: BARTON HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1906-02-16
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 3843. Barton, H. C., and Shaw, A. H. Feb. 16. Organs, harmoniums, and like instruments; automatic instruments.-The stop knobs are arranged in duplicate sets or rows, capable of being adjusted in independent combinations, and independent means are provided for changing from one set to another. In the arrangement illustrated, the stops are arranged in three sets, P, P', P<2>, the stops P', P<2> in a single upper row. To each stop rod is hinged a cam or lever N, N<1>, N<2>, each capable of acting on the valve lever or connexion O, and hinged to an upright M, M', M<2>. The stops for the treble and bass are controlled separately, and for this purpose the uprights are connected to frames or depressers K, L for the stops P, frames F, I for the stops P<2>, and similar frames for the. stops P<1>. These frames are operated by means of crank-arms f, i, l, k, &c. from two knee levers, one for treble and the other for bass stops, under the control of auxiliary stops D, D' at each end of the instrument, in such a way that the depressers corresponding to the stops P', P<1> may be separately or conjointly operated, and in either case the depressers corresponding to the stops P are put out of action. For this purpose, the knee lever Y, Fig. 3, is connected by a wire A and two chains B, B<1> to elbow levers c, c<1>, pivoted on the ends of levers C, C<1>, and connected by links d, d<1> to the auxiliary stops D, D<1> respectively. The levers C, C<1> arc connected by links to the crank-arms f, k and i, l respectively. In an alternative arrangement, the elbow levers c, c<1> and links d, d' are replaced by cam pieces on the stop rods, which control T-levers and chains, in such a way that, when neither of the stops D, D' is drawn, the knee lever controls a swell lever.
Patent GB-190608876-A (GB)
Title: Improved Regulating Apparatus for Reversible Steam Engines.
Inventor: TRILL JOHANNES
Filed: 1906-04-12
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 8876. Trill, J. April 13, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Valve-gear; starting-engines.-The steam supply to the reversing-engine of a cam valve-gear is controlled independently by the governor and the reversing-lever. To the reversing-lever e is pivoted at q the lever m, which is connected to the valve spindle and to the link h, the position of which is controlled by the governor. Reversal of the lever e reverses the valve and also the position of the block v in the link h, so that the valves remain under the control of the governor.
Patent GB-190609353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Veil Holders
Inventor: ZIESENISS WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-04-20
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 9353. Zieseniss, W. April 20. Pins, dress and like.-A veil fastener consists of two pins a attached to plates c which can be secured together by a hook, clasp, or stud-andsocket fastening d. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 14,987, A.D. 1895, No. 1352, A.D. 1898, and No. 11,001, A.D. 1900.]
Patent GB-190610358-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Instrument for Skinning Purposes.
Inventor: LAWSON EDWARD ERNEST
Filed: 1906-05-03
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 10,358. Lawson, E. E. May 3. Slaughtering. - A flaying - machine comprises a handle U, in which is fitted a frame E', E', carrying two spindles B, F, on one of which is mounted a cutting-disk A and gear-wheel D, and on the other a gear-wheel G for driving the wheel D and a bevel-wheel H. The wheel H is driven by a bevelwheel J<1> fixed to the end of a shaft J, which passes longitudinally through the handle and is coupled to a flexible shaft J<3>, driven by a suitable source of power. Adjustable shields L, one of which is shown in the Figure, are provided to protect the driving-mechanism and the part of the cutting-disk which is not engaged in cutting. The disk may have a smooth, waved, or serrated edge. A modified form is described, in which three spindles are mounted in the frame E<1>, E<2>.
Patent GB-190613782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Motor Generators.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
Filed: 1906-06-15
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 13,782. Leitner, H. June 15. Dynamos, r e g ulating; dynamos and motors combined as transformers.-The voltage of the generator a of a motor-generator is maintained practically constant, in spite of variations of the voltage in the traction &c. circuit e supplying the motor b, by means of a small demagnetizing-dynamo c mounted on the same shaft d and excited directly from the fluctuating supply circuit e. Further compensation is obtained by a series winding h on the generator a through which the current driving the motor b has to pass.
Patent GB-190620422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Beer Pulls or Beer Engines and the like.
Inventor: MASON SAMUEL GEORGE
Filed: 1906-09-14
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 20,422. Mason, S. G. Sept. 14. Actuating pumps.-The various jointed parts A, A<1> of the lever pull of a beer engine are connected by an adjustable ball-bearing joint, as shown in Fig. 3. The centre portion is made in three tapered sections B, B', B<2>, the section B being integral with a short spindle C on which the sections B', B<2> can rotate. The opposite faces of the sections are provided with ball bearings E, and the adjustment is effected by screwing on the part B<2>, the whole being tightened by a lock-nut D. The sections may be finished plain, or one or more may be screwed into their eyes. A set-screw F may be provided to adjust the part B<1>.
Patent GB-190627466-A (GB)
Title: Improved Devices for use in Lubricating Motors.
Inventor: BERGIUS WALTHER MCDONALD
Filed: 1906-12-03
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 27,466. Bergius, W. M. Dec. 3. Lubricating internal-combustion engines. Multi-cylinder marine engines have transverse partitions E inthe crank chamber to prevent the oil from flowing aft, and the level of the oil is maintained in the chambers so formed by catching in a channel B the oil splashed by each crank and conveying it to the chamber next forward, the oil from the most forward chamber being conveyed by a channel b to the aft chamber C<1>. The partitions may be attached to the crank chamber.
Patent GB-190629366-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for the Manufacture of Paper-bags
Inventor: MUELLER EDUARD FELIX
Filed: 1906-12-24
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 29,366. M³ller, E. F. Dec. 24. Cutting - machines for paper.-In a machine for making paper bags, a web of paper is folded into a bellows tube, and, after passing through f e e d - rollers 16, 17, Fig. 5, is cut into bag blanks by a pair of knives 19 mounted upon a pair of endless continuouslydriven chains 24. The frame 30, upon which the sprocket-wheels 20, 21 are mounted, carries a guide 25 for steadying the knife-holding blocks 27. The frame 30 may be adjusted to alter the distance between the knives and the rollers 16, 17 and also to alter the height at which the knives cross one another. Immediately each blank is severed, it is seized by one of a number of pairs of cam - operated grippers mounted on a rotating drum.
Patent GB-190701642-A (GB)
Title: Improved Variable Speed Gear.
Inventor: DIXON SYDNEY WINDER
Filed: 1907-01-22
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 1642. Dixon, S. W. Jan. 22. Driving - mechanism; motor-cycles. - Relates to change-speed gearing, suitable for motor-cycles, of the type in which loose gears may be connected to their shaft by pawls operated by an internal sliding member. The pawls g, g<1>, g<2> are pivotally mounted in openings b<1> in a hollow driving-shaft b upon a rod g<3> so that they may be thrust outwards positively into engagement with the loose wheels c, d, e, respectively, by a short sliding block h. The wheels c, d, e may gear with wheels fast on a parallel driven shaft, or, as shown in Fig. 1, the wheels c, d may be used to drive the wheel e, which carries the engine pulley, at different speeds through countershafts c<2>, d'. The pawls are normally held out of action by springs g<4>. The block h, which may slide in grooves h<x>, Fig. 2, in the shaft b, is operated by a flexible wire h<1> against the action of a spring h<3>. The wheels c, d, e are supported laterally by rings f which are sunk in grooves in the shaft b and attached thereto.
Patent GB-190705638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling Apparatus for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: PARMETER FRANCIS ROBERT BIRCHA
Filed: 1907-03-08
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 5638. Parmeter, F. R. B., and Koe, B. R. March 8. Signals, road-vehicle.-Vehicles are provided with signals whereby the driver may indicate to the driver of a following vehicle that he is about to turn to the right or left, or to stop. Two arrows pointing in opposite directions constitute the signals, and are normally covered by spring-held shutters ; the actuating-arrangements permit one or other of the shutters to be opened, or both simultaneously. The cords c, Fig. 3, which operate the shutters, semaphore arms, or other signalling- devices, are attached each to one of the levers d. The movement of one lever by hand causes one of the shutters to be operated, while a simultaneous pressure on both levers causes both shutters to be operated. Figs. 5 and 6 show the arrangement of levers when signalling is to be done by foot. If the foot-plate e is moved to either s de, only one of the levers d is actuated ; but if the plate is depressed both levers are moved. The signals may also be operated electrically by a single switch. The switch lever k, Fig. 12, is pivoted to a contactplate k<2> which is itself pivoted. A side movement of the switch handle places the plate k<2> in contact with one of the sets of contacts l, whereby one of the solenoids g which actuate the signalling-device is energized by the battery, and the lamp h which illuminates the signals is lit. A forward movement of the switch arm k, when the plate k<2> is horizontal, causes contact to be made between the arm k<1> and the plates m, both solenoids g being energized, and the lamp lit. In all cases a warning- bell j is sounded.
Patent GB-190709142-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Making Mouldings on Wooden Bars.
Inventor: LORENTZEN PETER
Filed: 1907-04-19
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 9142. Lorentzen, P. April 19. Carving; moulding. - In a method of making curved mouldings in a smooth or moulded wooden bar, moulding- knives g are held in an inclined position in a knife head a, and rotated in an horizontal plane over the bar i, which is fixed against a reglet h by clamps m. The cutter head and table are vertically adjustable, and successive or interlooped curved mouldings may be obtained by periodically moving forward; the bar.
Patent GB-190712202-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Shoe-horn
Inventor: POPPE OTTO
Filed: 1907-05-27
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 12,202. Poppe, O. June 11, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Appliances for putting on.-A shoe horn, Figs. 2 and 4, is formed with a bead or rim b at or near its lower edge, so that, as the horn is withdrawn from the shoe, it straightens out the edge of the upper which may have been turned inwards when pulling on the shoe.
Patent GB-190712655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Stencil Printing Apparatus.
Inventor: STACEY HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1907-05-31
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 12,655. Stacey, H. J., and Macintosh, A. B. May 31. Copying documents; feeding sheets.-A stencil frame for copying documents has (1) special hinges d, (2) a buffer or stop e, f, (3) indiarubber seats i, l in grooves in the frame c and specially-shaped clamping-bars g, h adapted to coact with these seats, (4) pivoted ears j or k or spring clips m, (5) longitudinal stencil guide-pieces c<2>, and (6) metal bearings b<3> for the register pins b<1>. (1) The base frame a carries the platen b and is pivoted by the hinges d to the frame or forme c. Each hinge d consists of two plates d<1>, d<2> respectively formed with an extension d<1*> and a vertical lug d<2*> pivoted together by a pin d<3> screwing through a tapped hole in the part d<2*> and locked by a set screw d<3*>. The part d' is formed with an horizontal striking-plate d<4> which is engaged by a bell-crank lever d<6>, pivoted to the part d<2>. A roller d' is mounted on one end of the lever d<6> and a spring d<7> is connected to the other end d<8>. The spring is engaged with one of a row of holes formed in a plate d<10> on the base a. The springs d<9>, through the bell-crank levers, raises the frame c into the position shown in Fig. 4. (2) The buffer is formed by an horizontal lug e upon the back of the frame engaging a curved plate-spring f fixed to the base frame a. (3) The stencil is stretched and held in position by clamping-bars g, h carried by arms g<1>, h<1> pivoted to the front and back sides of the frame c. The india-rubber or other strip i forms a resilient seat upon which the stencil is clamped by the bar g. A groove c' is formed in the face of the frame c, into which the bar h is received bodily. The rubber strip l at the bottom of the groove c<1> coacts with a longitudinal rib h' on the bar h. In a modification, the bar h is provided with a half-round or other groove, and the bottom of the groove c' with a correspondinglyshaped rib. (4) The bar g is held by ears j pivoted upon a flange j<2> at the side of the frame c and connected by stop pins j<4>. The bar h is held by ears k pivoted upon the frame c and controlled by stop pins k<2>. In Figs. 12 and 14 are shown modifications in which the bar h is held by clips m fastened to the side of the frame c by screws ,m' or fastened within the groove c<1>. (5) One of the longitudinal guide-pieces c<2> for positioning the stencil is removably fixed to the frame c by screws c<3> and nuts c<3*>. In a modified means for positioning the removable piece c<2>, a groove is provided into which the piece c<2> fits. This groove may be dovetailed and the piece c<2> shaped to slide therein, any suitable catch being provided to fasten it in place. (6) Register pins b<1> rise up through the platen b and serve as a:guard 'for the blank sheets of paper. Perforated blocks b<2> are countersunk in the bed of the platen band form bearings for the pins b<1>. Specification No. 16,769, A.D. 1905, is referred to.
Patent GB-190713674-A (GB)
Title: Electrolytic Ship-bottom Protector.
Inventor: SCHONEBERGER JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1907-06-13
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 13,674. Schoneberger, J. H., and Frazier, G. W. June 13. Treating s h i p s.- Ships' bottoms arc protected from marine parasites by an electrolytic apparatus in which the sheathing A of the ship acts as one electrode and becomes coated with caustic soda and hydrogen Electrodes K joined by metal rods L, M, and insulators k, N are supported as shown in boxes F having removable covers G. A conductor 0 connects each electrode K with a switch R and with the sheath A. When the ship is in motion, sea-water enters by a. pipe C and leaves by a pipe c. When the ship is at rest, the sea-water may be circulated by a pump H, which draws it in by an indirect pipe B. If the electrodes K are of zinc, no battery is needed, but if insoluble electrodes are used batteries S may be switched into circuit. The circuit may also include the ship's waste pipes, into which the electrolyte may be discharged by a pipe T, thus protecting and disinfecting the pipes.