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Patent GB-190419872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pile Cores
Inventor: RAYMOND ALFRED AUGUST
Filed: 1904-09-15
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 19,872. Raymond, A. A., and Ross, W. L. Sept. 15. Piles.-Relates to builtup piles formed of material held in a metal casing, which is driven by means of an expansible and removable core, and consists in improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 20,074, A.D. 1897. The object is to make the core universally contractible, so that, when it is collapsed, it may be readily withdrawn from the casing ; also to construct the core by providing it with a duct so that the pile-casing may be readily placed in water-beds or loose soil. The central portion of the core, which may or may not be formed with a bore, is provided with camsurfaces which operate on corresponding surfaces on the surrounding sections of the core to expand or permit the contraction of them. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of the pile, while Figs. 2 and 3 are sections on an enlarged scale on the lines 2-2 and 3-3, respectively, of Fig. 1. The core, which is of tapering form, comprises an inner section 1 and a number of outer sections 2. The inner section is formed of a number of tubes connected by means of castings 3 on which are formed wedges 6 engaging with corresponding surfaces 7 on the sections 2. These sections are hinged to the section 1 by means of yokes 11 pivoted to lugs 10 on the inner section and to the pins 13 on the outer sections. The section 1 is provided with a head 4 to which the outer sections are hinged by means of links 14 pivoted to pins 15, 16. To lock the core-sections in the expanded position, lockiogdogs 18 are pivoted on the pins 16 and engage the notched lugs 19 on the outer sections. The lowermost pipe of the inner section is provided with a hollow end-piece engaging the point of the outer sections. This point is provided with an opening 25 to act as a jet orifice for use in sinking the pile shell by the jetting process. In connection with this orifice is a pipe 26 communicating with a passage 27 in the head.
Patent GB-190425986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Postal Wrappers and the like, specially applicable in connection with Post Cards.
Inventor: MATHESON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-11-29
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 25,986. Matheson, A. Nov. 29. Envelopes; wrappers, postal. Relates to means for preserving pictorial postcards &c. from injury when passing through the post, at the same time allowing the card to receive the postal marks, address, and stamp. Fig. 2 shows a form of envelope or wrapper, the front being cut away to allow the postcard address &c. to be seen. The flap is gummed down as in an ordinary envelope. Fig. 6 shows a wrapper for use with a postcard which has written matter on the address side, enabling this matter also to be protected. The wrapper may in any case be transparent, and in some of the cases described the aperture is large enough to permit the postcard &c. to be slipped through it, thus enabling the postal authorities to examine the contents. One or both ends of the wrapper may be left open to further facilitate examination, or in some cases the contents may be observed by simply bending the wrapper. In some instances, the wrapper may have side flaps either gummed or not, which when folded in prevent the enclosure from slipping out.
Patent GB-190500418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Window Sashes and the like.
Inventor: BANBURY JOHN
Filed: 1905-01-09
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 418. Banbury, J., [Park, A. J.]. Jan. 9. Window opening and closing apparatus.-Insliding sash windows, the sashes are made of practically the same weight, and are arranged so that they may be either balanced against each other so as to move simultaneously in opposite directions, or, by means of a suitable device, allowed to move independently. A cord C, preferably metallic, is fixed to the lower sash B<1> and is carried up to the top of the frame, in the groove in which the sash slides, over a pulley C' fixed transversely to the top of the frame, and down round pulleys B<2> fixed in a groove B<3> let into the upper sash B, passing thence over another pulley C' similar to the first, and down through a detent D fixed to the sash B<1>. This detent, shown in Fig. 2, is pivoted at D<1> to the sash, and is provided with a hole D<5>, through which the cord passes. The weight of the upper sash causes the arm of detent to swing upwards, causing the cord to be gripped and locked. In this position, the sashes are balanced, the raising of B<1> causing the lowering of B, and vice versa. By pulling on the cord C, or holding the detent D and letting cord slide through, both, or either of, the sashes may be raised or lowered. In a modification, the pulleys C' are mounted within the sash frame.
Patent GB-190500889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleaning Bottles.
Inventor: WRIGHT HERBERT EDWARDS
Filed: 1905-01-17
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 889. Wright, H. E. Jan. 17. Cleaning bottles.-The interiors of bottles are cleaned by the use of shot, chain, &c., and the outsides by means of rotary scrubbers. The bottle necks are held between blocks g, h adjustably mounted one on each of two plates b, c, which are formed with apertures through which the necks of. the bottles pass. By rotation of the plates upon a pin e, the bottles are tightly gripped between the blocks. Springs l, l<1>, which are attached to projections k of the respective plates and also to a backing-plate or turntable d, tend to pull the plates into the gripping position, in which they may be clamped by a spring clasp m. The turntable d is provided with receptacles o for shot, chain, or the like, into which the lips of the bottles are inserted. A hollow trunnion p', supported in a cross-bar , which is hinged at p<0> to a sliding piece x, allows water to pass to the internal jets q. A stop lever x<1> retains this part of the apparatus in the working position, The scrubbing-mechanism for cleaning the outside of the bottles is shown in Fig. 8. The rubbing surfaces r are formed with projecting ribs, or may be provided with chains, which are kept taut by spring bands u<6>. They are pivoted by means of lugs u<4> to the side pieces u'. A movable piece u<8>, which is connected by rubber cords u<7> to the lugs u<4>, carries a pad u<9> for cleaning the bottom of the bottle. The scrubbers are supplied with water from an overhead distributing- rose, and are rotated by means of wheels s<1>, which gear with a fixed wheel s<4> during the rotation of the apparatus on the shaft s<2>. This rotation is effected by bevel-wheels s<3>, or, as stated in the Provisional Specification, by a worm and wheel, so that the cleaning mechanism can be tilted as required during the action of the machine. The two plates b, c may be made detachable from the table d, so that they may be charged with bottles apart from the machine. A plate y, perforated to receive the shoulders of the bottles, and a handle y<1> may then be fitted. In operation, the table d is turned about the pivot p into the horizontal position, the plates b, m, c charged with bottles are secured by a nut on the pin e or otherwise, and the bottles are then gripped as above described. The turntable is next brought to the vertical position and the frame A tilted to allow the shot to fall into the bottles, water being simultaneously admitted. The turntable is then moved up to bring the bottles within the scrubbers, and the whole apparatus is -rotated, the framework being tilted as required to enable the shot to reach otherwise inaccessible parts of the bottles.
Patent GB-190508900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Air-heating Stoves or Fireplaces.
Inventor: KLOBUKOWSKI WLADYSLAW PIOTR
Filed: 1905-04-27
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 8900. Klobukowski, W. P. April 27. Drawings to Specification. Cements; refractory substances. - A fire-proof cement for jointing metal plates of stoves consists of a mixture of fire-clay, burnt clay, asbestos wool, and water, and a mixture for filling concave fireplates consists of fire-clay, graphite, carborundum, asbestos wool, metal scraps, and wire cuttings, mixed with water, isinglass, molasses, dextrin, or like binding-material.
Patent GB-190515936-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Internal Combustion Engine.
Inventor: LEHMANN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-08-03
Granted: 1906-11-03
Abstract: 15,936. Lehmann, A. Aug. 3. Gas and like engines, rotary. A revolving- cylinder engine has its cylinders in co-axial pairs on opposite sides of the crank-shaft, the piston - rods being attached to a transverselyslotted yoke b in which the crank-shaft c works ; the slot b in the yoke is not quite at right-angles to the cylinder axis, so that the pistons dwell at the end of their strokes. The engines work on a two-stroke cycle, a charge being drawn through the crank-shaft and port i into the space k, whence it is forced through a chamber l, passages m, n, and ports o into the cylinder and expels the exhaust through ports u which alternate with the ports o. A flange on the head of the piston is notched to uncover the ports o, and the ports p between the notches have grooves p<1> to direct the incoming charge over the cylinder walls. The chambers k are separated from the crank chamber d, which is fitted with stuffing-boxes g and is supplied with oil up to the level of the overflow pipe t through passages q, r, s. Some oil enters the charge inlet i through the pipe t. The frame turns about the crank-shaft on roller bearings as shown.
Patent GB-190520601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Atomizers.
Inventor: MCDOUGALL SIDNEY
Filed: 1905-10-11
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 20,601. McDougall, S. Oct. 11. S p r a y - producers. - Spraying-apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 4474, A.D. 1905, is fitted with a deflecting - arrangement to direct the spray at any angle. Fig. 4 shows the hinged plate a resting on the fixed plate b in front of the air and liquid tubes c<2>, c'. When the plate a is in this position, the spray is defleted from an horizontal course to a vertical one. The deflecting-plate may be arranged to rest in several operative positions. When more than one set of spraying-orifices are provided, separate deflecting- plates may be fitted. One deflecting-plate may be used to operate against part only of the jet or jets.
Patent GB-190524382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Prepayment or Coin Actuated Gas Meters.
Inventor: SUTHERLAND ANDREW GUTHRIE
Filed: 1905-11-25
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 24,382. Sutherland, A. G. Nov. 25. Gas-meters.-As the meter works, the worm n rotates the wheel m and a hollow boss, thereby causing the hollow nut h, which is feathered to the boss, to traverse the screw f and rotate the wheel i on the shaft j, gradually returning the valve k, which is mounted on the shaft, to its seat l. The wheel m, which acts as a change wheel, is detachably secured by the nut m<1> and is provided with a circular graduated piece m<2>, the markings of which may be viewed through a window in the meter casmg. A pointer t, on the shaft u geared to the shaft j, indicates the number of unused coins in the meter. Coin action; actuating - mechanism.-The coin inserted in the carrier a bears against one of the pins g<1> on the disk g, which is mounted on the screw f. On turning the carrier by an external handle, the screw f is rotated, and the nut h traverses the boss, opening the.valve. The rotation of the carrier is limited to 180 degrees, the stop a<1> engaging the plate d, the coin, which is retained in the carrier by means of a curved abutment, then passing through a discharge slot.
Patent GB-190603344-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of an Improved Material for Coating Metal and other Surfaces and Means for Applying the same to such Surfaces.
Inventor: CONNOLLY JAMES
Filed: 1906-02-10
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 3344. Connolly, J. Feb. 10. Drawings to Specification. Bituminous, resinous, and oily plastic compositions. -A compound for insulating wires or cables and for coating wires, chains, and the like consists of a mixture of dammar resin, copal, oil of turpentine, and linseed oil, with or without an admixture of soft stearin-pitch, prussian blue, and asphalt. To make a black compound, the ingredients are as follows :-Soft stearin-pitch 1000 to 1400 parts, Syrian asphalt 400 to 500 parts, linseed oil 400 to 500 parts, prussian blue 80 to 100 parts, oil of turpentine 75 to 95 parts, copal 20 to 30 parts, and dammar resin 35 to 45 parts The linseed oil with half the oil of turpentine is kept in a warm place and frequently shaken in contact with air until sticky. The prussian blue is then added and the whole heated for about 8 hours at about 180‹ C. The asphalt, stearin - pitch, copal, and dammar resin are melted together for from three to four hours at about 175‹ C. These two preparations are then mixed and allowed to cool, and the mixture dissolved in about twice its weight of carbon tetrachloride, and the second half of the oil of turpentine added ; the mixture is then allowed to stand and is afterwards filtered through cotton-wool. To obtain a white compound, the ingredients consist of dammar resin 270 to 330 parts, copal 220 to 260 parts, linseed oil 680 to 840 parts, and oil of turpentine 280 to 340 parts. The linseed oil is first oxidized in any suitable manner, e.g. by shaking for about eight days with a solution made by dissolving 30 parts of sugar of lead in 150 parts of water, adding 30 parts of finely powdered litharge, boiling for five hours, and adding 150 parts of water. The copal is carefully heated until it melts at about 230‹ C., is then allowed to cool, and is broken into small pieces. These pieces are mixed with the dammar resin and placed in a small linen bag which is suspended above the oil of turpentine in a vessel provided with a reflux condenser, so that the turpentine is kept boiling until the whole of the soluble part of the resins has been removed from the linen bag by the condensed turpentine vapour. The solution thus obtained is mixed with the oxidized linseed oil and left in a cool place for about eight days. It is then ready for use, and may be thinned as required by carbon tetrachloride. In some cases, the copal and dammar resin may be replaced by similar gums.
Patent GB-190605259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Explosives.
Inventor: BICHEL CHRISTIAN EMIL
Filed: 1906-03-03
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 5259. Bichel, C. E. March 3. Explosives are coated with a closely-fitting elastic fabric of the stockinet kind, and are then provided with a coat of lac or varnish.
Patent GB-190609003-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for Filling Bottles with Syrup and Seltzer Water
Inventor: HEIN OTTO
Filed: 1906-04-14
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 9003. Hein, O. April 14. Bottling.-In an apparatus for syruping bottles and filling them with seltzer water, syrup is drawn through a valve g into a cylinder by the upward movement of a piston b. The piston is rotated by a hand-lever h and is raised by a pin d engaging a cam-slot f. At its lower end, the cam-slot is horizontal, so that in its lowest position the piston can only rotate. In operation, on the descent of the piston, the syrup is forced into the bottle through a valve i and nozzle k: In the lowest position of the piston, the water valve m is opened by a cam l on the piston b striking the spindle y of the valve, and water is allowed to flow to the bottle through a passage n and the nozzle k. , The further rotation of the piston causes a face cam p to depress the spindle q of a snift valve o, air then escaping from the bottle through passages r, sand a nozzle u. To prevent air from being drawn into the cylinder a, owing to slackness of the spindle q, a valve v is placed in the nozzle u.
Patent GB-190613021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crucible Furnaces
Inventor: BORBECK JULIUS
Filed: 1906-06-05
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 13,021. Borbeck, J. June 5. Crucible furnaces.-In a tipping-furnace, an annular trough-shaped blast channel d, closed on its open side by the furnace casing, is connected by pipes b, b<1> with the hollow trunnions a, a', and delivers the air into vertical passages in the furnace walls and through inwardly-directed nozzles or openings to the spaces below and surrounding the crucible.
Patent GB-190613798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Apparatus for Photographs with Artificial Light.
Inventor: MUELLER HERMANN
Filed: 1906-06-16
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 13,798. M³ller, H. June 16. Printing.-Relates to printing-apparatus for use with artificial light and in which the printing- frame described in Specification No. 13,799, A.D. 1906, may be used. The light is reflected from a hinged reflector, which swings up to shut off the light from the frame. The latter comprises an inner frame 13 sliding in an outer frame 12. The back 14 is hinged to the frame 13 and is connected by a spring 22 so as to open when the frame 13 is moved to the right ; it is pressed down when moved to the left by the roller 15 under the influence of springs 16. Beneath the glass plate or negative 19 is an opening 20 for a border negative or the like. The hinged reflector is swung down by the handle 9 for printing; and held by spring catches 25. When released after printing, the reflector is returned by the spring 8, catting off all light from the lamp 3. '
Patent GB-190614406-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device applicable for Employment in Covering Boats and other Articles and in Saving Life.
Inventor: GANDY GERARD KNIPE
Filed: 1906-06-23
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 14,406. Gandy, G. K. June 23. Boat covers; covers, securing.-Strips b of cork with intervening lengths of bamboo c are sewn to a canvas body a in such a way, as illustrated in Fig. 2, as to allow the whole cover to be rolled up. Life-lines e may be attached. The cover may be provided with a central spar and transverse folding or detachable stretchers. Slip ropes are provided for securing the cover to the boat.
Patent GB-190619690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Terminal Fittings for Effecting Junctions between Sections of Main Cables and Main and Branch Cables, in Conduit Junction Boxes, without the Aid of Soldered Joints.
Inventor: HIRST HUGO
Filed: 1906-09-04
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 19,690. Hirst, H., and Gunner, C. E. Sept. 4. Couplings for joining mains to branches are mounted on a supporting and insulating plate A, which carries terminal plates C ... C3 connected by strips F lying in grooves G, so that there is a positive and negative plate on each side of the piece A. To keep the insulating-plate A in position in the box, a cover-piece is provided having legs which come down between the plates C, C' and C<2>, C3, a shaped point k acting as a guide. Bolt holes M' are made in the piece A to correspond with similar holes in the insulating-cover.
Patent GB-190625699-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fly-catcher.
Inventor: TEUTSCH RUDOLPH
Filed: 1906-11-14
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 25,699. Teutsch, R. Nov. 14. Plates, dishes, and the like, covers for.-A dishcover is combined with a sticky fly-trap so that flies are attracted to the trap by the meat or other article beneath it. The cover a, of gauze or other material, shown partly in section, is made smaller at the top and has apertures d which are covered by a strip c of suitable fabric coated with glue or other sticky substance. The lid b is hinged, unless the cover is made of glass or similar material, and is provided with a ring g.
Patent GB-190701202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Door Handles.
Inventor: NAPIER MONTAGUE STANLEY
Filed: 1907-01-16
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 1202. Napier, M. S., and Edge, S. F. Jan. 16. Handles for carriage and other door s are fitted with a plate D, which is secured to the door and has a circular sleeve E which projects into the annular space between the shank B of the handle A and the spindle C. Where the shank B abuts against the plate D it is formed with a flange B' to prevent access of oil to the handle.
Patent GB-190702255-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Production of Induline and Induline-like Colours.
Inventor: OSTROGOVICH ADRIANO
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 2255. Ostrogovich, A., and Silbermann, T. Jan.29. Azophenine dyes, artificial.-Induline and induline-like dyes are produced by heating an aromatic amine, anthracene amines excepted, with halogen or a substance that readily parts with its halogen, to about 180‹ C. In an example, a mixture of aniline and iodine is gradually raised to 180‹ C., "fast blue spirit soluble" being obtained with traces of azophenine and saffranine. If the mixture is heated to 120-140‹ C., azophenine alone is formed. Diiodoethylene may be used instead of iodine. When chlorine is used, heating may take place under pressure, or the gas may be passed through the heated amine.
Patent GB-190703513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tabulating Mechanism for Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: SCHNEELOCH AUGUST
Filed: 1907-02-12
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 3513. Schneeloch, A. Feb. 12. Typewriters.-Relates to tabulating- mechanism for typewriters. The column stops are adjusted on the main frame by the carriage movement, and co-operate with an adjustable denomination stop, also supported on the main frame. In the machine shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the column stops 118 are arranged on the spring drum 37 connected by the pinion 98 to the driving-r a c k 128, and the denomination s t o p 121 is adjustable in a slotted plate 127 by means of a keylever 123 adjustable in a slotted plate 149 corresponding to the plate 127. The column stops 118, Fig. 7, are pivoted on guide-blocks 114 engaging by means, of curved ribs 115, 116 in circular grooves in the drum 37 and pinion 98, and turn down into notches 159 formed around the drum and graduated in correspondence with the carriage scale. A spring 120 bears against flat surfaces of the stop to retain it in either position. The denomination stop 121 is pivoted on a swinging arm 129, and provided with cross-slots engaged by a pin 136 and its rod 135 on a lever 137 fixed to a sliding shaft 138. The key-lever 123 is pivoted in a swivel 125, and connected by cross-slots with a cross-pin 148 on a swivel 141 iu a forked arm 140 on the shaft 138. The arm 140 also carries a pin 142 for co-operation with a pin 143 on the spring-retained releasing- lever 144 engaging the pivoted escapement rack 34 by means of a hook q. An adjustable brake t is carried by the stop 121 and engages against the rear face of the spring drum. An indicator is provided in connexion with the key-lever 123 and slotted plate 149, and may consist of a shutter 152. Fig. 2, covering up a slot 156 exposing a scale, or, as shown in Fig. 10, a scale advanced behind the slot 156, in this example by rack-and-pinion gear 214, 212. The spring drum 37 is mounted on a bushing engaged with a bushing 102, carrying the wind-up wheel 103 and rear ratchet 104. Fig. 2 shows a platen shift mechanism. The platen 186 is mounted in arms 41 on a shaft 45 and is guided vertically by means of rollers 44 on arms m and guide-blocks 43. Stops 47, 48 limit the movement of the arms 41, and springs 277, 210 cushion and counterbalance the arms. The shift-key levers 54 are connected with bell-crank levers 50 carrying a rod 31 co-operating with a grooved roller 59 on an arm 58 pivoted to an arm 57 on the shaft 45.