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Patent GB-190504985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Extracting the Full Weight of Tobacco from Imperfect Cigarettes.
Inventor: MOLINS WALTER EVERETT
Filed: 1905-03-09
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 4985. Molins, W. E. March 9. Sifting and separating tobacco and paper.-A machine for recovering tobacco from imperfect cigarettes comprises a cutting- disk C<1> which slits open the cigarettes against a grooved wheel D, a fan or blower C<3>, on the same shaft as the cutting-disk which impels the tobacco and paper through a tube J, and an oscillating wiremesh cylinder G<2> containing a brush H<3>. The cigarettes are fed singly by a fluted cylinder M through a funnel L on to the grooved wheel D which has preferably a rubber band inserted in the groove to prevent the cigarettes from slipping. The slit cigarettes are blown by the fan down the tube J into the wire cylinder G<2> which is rotated first to the right and then to the left by a reciprocating rack F. This action causes the tobacco to fall through the wire meshes, and the inclination of the cylinder gradually brings the papers under the action of a brush H<3> which is allowed a slight oscillating movement by means of stops H' ; this separates any tobacco adhering to the papers which then fall through an opening 0. The cutting-disk C' and blower C<3> are driven through a cord pulley B<5> on the main shaft B. The grooved wheel D is rotated in the same direction as the cutting-disk but at a less speed through bevel-gearing from a cross-shaft E<1>, driven by worm gearing E' on the main shaft. The cross-shaft E reciprocates the rack F by a crank E<5> and also drives the feeding- cylinder M from a pulley E<6>.
Patent GB-190506890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Driving Bands.
Inventor: HENDRY JAMES
Filed: 1905-04-01
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 6890. Hendry, J., Hendry, A., and Hendry, M. A. April 1. Belts and bands.-A driving-band of leather &c. such as is used for V-grooved pulleys applicable to motor-cars, motor-bicycles, &c. is constructed as shown to impart increased outward grip as it bends round a small pulley. Two strips A, B, each having an angled strip cut off a suitable edge, are riveted, stretched, or otherwise fastened together at such chamfered surfaces so as to form a belt of V-shaped section. In larger sizes, filling-pieces C, D may be secured inside each of the strips A, B, Fig. 3, which may then be joined without preliminary bevelling as shown in Fig. 2. To prevent frictional wear on the threads, when stitched, shallow cuts may be made, or a covering-strip E may be secured to each strip A, B or a flexible strip of leather may be bent round the band and secured by stitching at each outer edge. Bands may be composed partly or wholly of canvas ; a number of strips G, H may be stitched or stuck to a band of canvas I, and afterwards folded together to form a driving-band as in Fig. 5. In another modification, bands J, K of canvas may be stitched together at one edge and folded backwards and forwards as shown in Fig. 7, and stitched together to form the halves of a V-shaped band as in the other cases.
Patent GB-190506895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ring or Flyer Spinning Frames.
Inventor: WOOD JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-04-01
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 6895. Wood, J., and Eaves, A. April 1. Doubles, preventing; snarl and end catchers.- In ring and flyer frames, a broken end passing between the front rollers is prevented from forming a double, and the sliver or yarn is broken, if a lump or thick part occurs, by a taut wire k, Figs. 1 and 2, arranged in front of the nip of the rollers b, c and sufficiently clear of the lower roller to allow the normal yarn to pass. The wire is fixed at one end to an adjustable bracket l on the roller stand f, and at the other end to a block on a screwed rod adjustably fixed to a bracket on the frame. Guide-eyes p, Fig. 3, adjustably fixed to light brackets secured to cap nebs, similar to those for the rests of the top clearer e, are spaced at intervals to retain the wire in position. A lump is caught and held by the wire, and a broken end is directed by it to the bottom clearer d, by which it is taken up.
Patent GB-190508269-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mechanically Operated Fan
Inventor: SUSEK FRANK
Filed: 1905-04-18
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 8269. Susek, F. April 18,1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Fans.-A fan is operated from the rocker A of a chair, or a foot-pedal, by means of gearing enclosed in a box 1 and carried by a wall plate 12 and a bracket 9. The fan spindle is adjustably mounted in a rotary sleeve 6 connected by bevel-gearing with a spindle 13. The rocker or pedal is bolted to an oscillating lever, which is pivoted on a lower spindle 21 and provided with a toothed segment 22 gearing with a pinion mounted on a loose clutch member 16. The member 16, Fig. 4, is normally kept in engagement by a spring 19 with a fixed clutch member 15, and enables a continuous rotary motion to be imparted to the fan. When operated by a foot-pedal, the oscillating lever is retracted by a spring.
Patent GB-190513680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Locks or Firing Mechanisms of Fire Arms.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1905-07-03
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 13,680. Imray, O., [Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co.]. July 3. Safety - appliances generally applicable. - The hammers of revolvers and other fire-arms are prevented from accidentally striking the cartridge, unless the hammer is cocked and the trigger fully operated, by means of a block g carried on a sliding arm g<1>, shown in Fig. 3, which is connected to the trigger c by a lever i pivoted upon the same pivot pin b<1> as the hammer b. When the trigger is pulled, the arm g' and the block g are caused to slide downwards by the lever i.
Patent GB-190514445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Generators.
Inventor: ALTMANN CHARLES PHILIPPE
Filed: 1905-07-13
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 14,445. Altmann, C. P. July 13. Vertical boilers; tubes, water ; superheaters, steam.-Inside the conical part 4 of the firebox of a vertical boiler are curved water-tubes 8, arranged in concentric series, and in the u p p e r cylindrical part 5 are similarly arranged superheating- tubes 9. A tank 23, into which the feedwater first enters, wholly or partially surrounds the firebox. The water overflowing from the tank passes outside a cylindrical casing 22, which is provided for increasing the water circulation. The outer casing consists of two parts 10, 13 connected by rings or flanges, as shown. A tight joint is formed between the casing and the annular top-piece 6 by a ring 17 secured in the manner of the gland of a stuffing-box. Annular passages are formed round the ends of the superheating-tubes 9 by a casing 19 and rings 18, thus compelling the steam to take a circuitous course, as indicated by arrows. The tubes 8 may be slightly enlarged at one end so as to facilitate their withdrawal through the correspondingly enlarged holes in the plate. Specifications No. 13,905, A.D. 1900, No. 3981, A.D. 1902, and No. 6315, A.D. 1903, are referred to.
Patent GB-190518255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Strainers or Sieves for Straining Milk and for other purposes.
Inventor: NEWTON RUPERT GROSVENOR
Filed: 1905-09-09
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 18,255. Newton, R. G., Shakespeare, J. T., and Hunt, W., [trading as Newton, Shakespeare, & Co.]. Sept. 9. Milk strainers.-Slots b<1> are made in the sides of the extension B of the funnel A into which pass projections on an incomplete ring R. To one or both of these is fitted a grip r', by pressing which the diameter of the ring is lessened and the ring released. The gauze diaphragm G is thus detachably held between the ring and an annular ring at the top of the part B.
Patent GB-190519808-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Treatment of Paper Pulp.
Inventor: EVANS LEWIS
Filed: 1905-09-30
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 19,808. Evans, L. Sept. 30. Bleaching; washing.-To effect the draining or washing of pulp in the bleaching or other towers used in the manufacture of paper, flat, radiating, or sectoral drainers A, Figs. 2, 3, and 4, project from the bottom or base b into the mass of pulp in the tower. The drainers are made by securing sheets a of perforated metal, wireclotb, or the like on the outer sides of a vertical frame a<1>, composed of metal bars. The bleaching-liquid or water flows into the interior of the drainer from all sides and escapes by a suitable outlet a<2>.
Patent GB-190520677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Stamps.
Inventor: LAYCOCK WASHINGTON
Filed: 1905-10-12
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 20,677. Laycock, W. Oct. 12. Hand - stamps; printing-surfaces.- Relates more particularly to handstamps in which separate types, usually of rubber, are secured in a channelled holder. A back-plate 1, which may be attached to an operating-handle, has the type holder detachably secured to it by pivoted bails 5, which permit of its moving upwards under the pressure of printing. An elastic cushion 15 is placed between the plate 1 and the type 7, so that the types may yield independently under the printing pressure and produce an even impression. The types 7 have projecting rear shoulders confined between the bars 6 of the type holder 3, 4 and the cushion. The narrower parts of the types,between the bars 6, are slightly tapered and the sides of the bars similarly inclined. The bars 6 are secured by means which produces no lateral pressure on the types. As shown, the bars 6 are formed with hooks 8 at their ends, engaging cross-bars 9, 10 of the holder. The bar 10 is movable to and from the bar 9 to secure the bars 6, after they have been adjusted to the required distances apart, by means of a bail 12 operated by screws 14. The rear faces of the types may be provided with index characters to facilitate composing into the holder from the rear.
Patent GB-190600759-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening for the Ends of Driving-belts
Inventor: MITCHELL ROBERT JOHN CHADWICK
Filed: 1906-01-11
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 759. Mitchell, R. J. C., and Ashworth, A. Jan. 11. Belt and band fastenings. - Relates to belt fasteners of the type described in Specification No. 249, A.D. J866. Two spiked or flanged plates a, b are each formed with a boss d on one side. The boss of the plate a is bored and countersunk, and the boss of the plate b is ;bored and tapped. The plates are driven into the overlapping ends of the belts and a screw f inserted, the fastening being flush with the belt surface on both sides.
Patent GB-190601238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Wire Weaving Looms.
Inventor: WHYTE RICHARD
Filed: 1906-01-17
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 1238. Whyte, R. Jan. 17. Loom let-off motions.-In an automatic loom for weaving wire fabrics, the worm-shaft for driving the warp-beam is actuated by a friction pawl a<1> engaging with a friction wheel a<2> on the shaft. When the warp wires are let off too rapidly, the rod c is raised by a lever operated by the weightcontrolled movable back-bearer, thereby bringing the pivoted piece b<1> into the path of a roller a<4>, adjustable on a prolongation of the pawl a<1>, and thus lifting the pawl before the completion of its stroke.
Patent GB-190607921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Time Fuzes.
Filed: 1906-04-02
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 7921. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., and Sodeau, W. R. April 2. Fuses for projectiles.-In order to prevent a considerable rise of pressure owing to the vent or escape being choked by the less volatile products formed during the burning of a length of composition in a time-fuse, there are provided one or more additional escapes, which open as the burning proceeds. The surface of the composition exposed at the escapes is protected by a material such as shellac varnish.
Patent GB-190608065-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fountain Penholder.
Inventor: BAEHR HENRIKA WILHELMINA
Filed: 1906-04-03
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 8065. Bõhr, H. W. April 3. Pens, reservoir. An automatic feed is obtained in a fountain pen by means of a spring lever n resting at one end upon the nib g and at the other end upon an elastic ink tube f. The tube f is secured on shoulders e, e<1> of stoppers c, b. The stopper c is fitted with a stop-screw d for filling purposes. The stopper b receives the nib g, and is formed inside a strengthening-casing h with a tube i connected to the outlet l. The lever n is pivoted in a recess m above the nib. The flow is started in known manner by means of a pressing-head and spring stopped by the shoulder e'. A regulator q slides in a recess p and presses the tube f against the outlet r. The regulator is closed in putting on the covering-cap.
Patent GB-190608239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Photograph Copying Apparatus
Inventor: KOLLER HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-04-05
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 8239. Koller, H., and L÷w, S. April 5. printing.-Relates to apparatus for continuous copying from negatives arranged on the faces of a polygonal drum, and particularly to mounting and d screening the negative, to the lighting and cooling of the interior of the drum, to freeing the negative plates from dust, and to feeding the paper on to the drum. The faces of the drum are made up of two plates 2, 6, Figs. 1 and 3. The underplates 2 are fixed by metal fastenings 3 on the sides 4 of the drum, and rest on fillets 5. They serve to screen the negatives from the heat of the lamp. The upper plates 6 of reflecting glass on which the negatives n are secured by means of colourless putty or the like, are clamped down on the underplates 2 by edge straps 7. The lamps are fitted in the angle of the reflecting mirrors 11, which are formed with double walls and are arranged to illuminate only particular faces of the drum, while the outer casing of the mirrors shields the other faces. The mirror and interior are kept cool by a circulation of water between the double walls of the mirror, and the hollow axle of the drum may also be in communication with an exhaust fan. For keeping the negatives free from dust a wiping-strip 25 is kept against the face of the negative by a counterweight 26. For feeding the web 13 between the roller 15 and the apron 16, a roller 28 is pivoted on the lever 27, and is pressed against the guide roller 15. The paper and head are guided either by a stationary guide surface 29, or alternatively by an auxiliary endless belt 31 over rollers 32. In a modified feeding- device, a clamping-rail 34, Fig. 5, rotates freely on the axle of the roller 15, and is carried by extensible arms 35. It is kept pressed against the surface by the detent device 38 until this is released by the catch 39, when the rail 34 is released by the spring 36 and drops down in its idle position, the paper passing on to the drum.
Patent GB-190614568-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Solidification of Petroleum or other Mineral Oils and the Transformation of the Solidified Hydro-carbon into Soap.
Inventor: KUESS VICTOR JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-06-26
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 14,568. Kuess, V. J. June 26. Solidifying oils; soaps.-Petroleum is made into a paste by admixture with equal quantities of a saponifiable vegetable substance and a saponifiable animal substance and saponifying the mixture with a solution of caustic potash. The product is treated with a solution containing borax or other compound of boron. A frothy soap is obtained by heating the paste under pressure at 110-115‹ C. with a solution containing soda and caustic potash, together with oil of coprah.
Patent GB-190615410-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tooth-pick Holders with Devices for Removing Tooth-picks therefrom.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1906-07-06
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 15,410. Haddan, R, [Akt. Ges. vorm. C. H. Stobwaser & Co.]. July 6. Toothpicks. - In holders for delivering toothpicks one at a time, the toothpicks bare pressed towards a delivery aperture v by a spring-pressed plate c and are removed longitudinally by a toothed slide m, operated by a lever r.
Patent GB-190620808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Compensated Dynamo-electric Machines having Commutating Poles
Filed: 1906-09-19
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 20,808. Allgemeine Electricitõts-Ges. Sept. 20, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Field magnets ; sparking, preventing. - In a dynamo - electric machine provided both with compensating-windings and commutating-poles, the compensating-windings a, Fig. 2, and the commutating-windings b are arranged in two separate groups connected in series, independent regulation of the current in the two groups being obtained by shunting one or each group by a resistance. The terminals 1, 2 of the commutating-windings are shunted by a resistance d, and the terminals 3, 4 of the compensating-windings by a resistance e. The arrangement is applicable to rotary converters.
Patent GB-190623613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttle-guard Mechanism for Looms for Weaving
Inventor: YATES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-24
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 23,613. Yates, W., and Vernon, J. W. Oct. 24. Loom shuttle guards.-The cranked guard-rod a, Fig. 1, supported in bearings b, is connected by a link d with the upper end of a coiled spring e, the other end f, Fig. 2, of which is bent around the bolt g and then rests on the plate b.
Patent GB-190623661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Pertaining to Self-propelled Vehicles for Road and Rail.
Filed: 1906-10-24
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 23,661. Magden, W. L., and Brush Electrical Engineering Co. Oct. 24. Permanent way.-Relates to self-propelled vehicles provided with two sets of wheels for rail and road respectively as described in Specification No. 7060, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Locomotives &c.], and consists in improvements in the construction of the vehicle and in forming the track so as to facilitate the transference of the vehicle from road to rail and vice versa. The rail and road wheels being of different gauge, a track is provided for the road wheels alongside the rails, and the rail and road tracks are arranged to be inclined to each other so that when a vehicle is changing from road to rail it will arrive in a position in which the rail wheels can be lowered to their full extent, without coming into contact with the rails, until the vehicle has moved forward sufficiently, and similarly when changing from rail to road. In some cases, there is provided in the vicinity of the place in question a rail track having the normal inclination of the rails and alongside it a road-wheel track which is inclined first upwards so that the rail wheels can be lowered or raised while not subject to the weight of the vehicle, and is then inclined downwards so that, as the vehicle travels forwards, the so adjusted rail wheels will either pass upon the rails with the road wheels clear of the permanent way or be clear of the road while the road wheels are travelling thereon. Figs. 5 and 6 show this. In Fig. 5, the rail wheels 1 are shown lowered ready for engaging the rails 27 as the vehicle travels on its road wheels 1 in the direction of the arrow down the inclined portion 28<a> of the track 28 for the road wheel 1<a>, and in Fig. 6, the road wheels are shown raised so as to clear the road when the vehicle leaves the rails 27, in which case it will be supported by the road wheels.
Patent GB-190624942-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to Water Pyrometers.
Filed: 1906-11-06
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 24,942. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Havard, F.T.]. Nov. 6. Thermometers and pyrometers.-Relates to apparatus in which a block of suitable material is placed in the space the temperature of which is to be measured and is then transferred to the water calorimeter. In order to minimize the loss of heat from radiation during the transference, and also to adapt the apparatus to the measurement of temperature of slag and other molten masses, the block of material is inserted into an easily-opened vessel only slightly larger than the block. By this means, the slag &c. is prevented from adhering to the block.
Patent GB-190700053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Baking Powder.
Inventor: HOOKER JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1907-01-01
Granted: 1908-02-29
Abstract: 53. Hooker, J. H., and Thew, W. H. Jan. 1. Baking-powders.-In order to retard the evolution of gas from the acid and alkaline constituents of baking-powders and to increase their leavening effect, soluble milk powder including preparations of casein with alkali, or other casein preparation, is used to replace the whole or part of the starch or other diluent that is generally mixed with the chemical constituents. The process may be carried out by evaporating the milk, preferably after removal of the fat, to about one-fourth its original volume at 50‹ or 60‹ C., adding part or the whole of the alkaline constituent, evaporating to dryness at about 50‹ or 60‹ C., powdering the mass, and adding the other ingredients. The acid may be omitted until the baking-powder is required for use. The milk powder increases the nutritive value of the bread &c. The following are examples of the composition of the baking-powder : (1) 20 parts tartaric acid, 25 parts bicarbonate of soda, 54 parts milk powder, and 1 part moisture; (2) 20 parts tartaric acid, 26 parts bicarbonate of soda, 2¢ parts tartrate of soda, 17 , parts starch, 33¢ parts milk powder, and 1 part moisture.
Patent GB-190700411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Channel Flap Laying Machines for Boots and Shoes
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1907-01-07
Granted: 1908-01-07
Abstract: 411. Justice, P. M., [Manufacturers' Machine Co.]. Jan. 7. Channelling; cement - ing; soles.-A channelflap laying - machine is adapted to prevent puckering by relaying the flap in a direction reverse to the oblique direction in which the flap is turned after cutting ; the flap is laid by rollers which are driven in opposite directions and are moved around a boot mounted on a last, the rollers being capable of tilting motions in any direction and being always connected with the driving-means. In the form shown, the work is mounted on the jack J of a sole-pressing machine A, Fig. 1, of the beating-out type, so that, after the channel is re-laid, the laying-means may be supporte d in a bracket 38, and the levelling of the sole proceeded with at once, thereby saving time. The flap is layed by means of rollers 2, 3, Figs. 2 and 5, freely mounted on a flexible shaft 21, formed in two parts and provided with handles 22 for moving the rollers around the sole. One rart of the divided shaft 21 fits into a rounded recess in the other part. The rollers are mounted in holders 25, connected by a spring 25<x> and adjustably connected to rcds 23 formed with split ends, which receive clamp nuts 30 for connecting the holders 25 and similar rods 24 to the rods 23. The rods 24 are mounted in a forked head 9<1> pivoted in a lever 9 counterbalanced by an adjustable weight 31. The eyes of the rods 24, 25 can move along their securing pins, and as the head 9<1> is pivoted, the rollers 2, 3 can be tilted in any direction. The rollers are provided with pulleys 20, which can be secured to either end of the frusto-conical ribbed parts of the rollers, so that the rollers may present their tapered ends inwardly or outwardly, as desired. The rollers are separated by a loose ring 34 on the shaft 21 ; to lighten the rollers, holes 37 are formed in the grooves 35 formed between the rounded ribs 36. The lever 9 is pivoted between bearings 5 supported by the hangers 1 of a shaft 6, which is provided with fast and loose pulleys driven from any source of power. The shaft 6 drives a shaft 15 mounted in the fork 9' by means of pulleys and a rope, and pulleys 18 on this shaft drive the rollers 2, 3 in opposite directions by means of open and crossed ropes which engage the pulleys 20. In operating on a sole, one roller 2 is first caused to lay the flap from the shank to the toe on one side of the sole, and then the other roller 3 is caused to lay the flap from the toe to the shank on the other side. The weight 30 may be so placed that the rollers press on the sole with an additional pressure to that exerted by the operator. The edges are turned over by the ribs 36, which are rounded so that they do not cut the material.