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Patent GB-190428568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drop Hammers.
Inventor: MERRILL EDWARD WHITE
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 28,568. Merrill, E. W. Dec. 28. Steam &c. hammers; hammers, power. - A drop hammer is operated by a rotary engine which lifts it by arms 2 on a shaft 1 carrying a loose pulley for the lifting-strap. The hammer is held raised by a brake released by fluid pressure. The fluid inlet 11 to the engine leads to a master-valve box 12, from which a port leads to the interior of a valve box 12* containing a piston valve 13. Beneath the engine is a controlling piston valve, which is kept raised by springs. The pipe 34 connects the valve casing to the orifice 33, Fig. 3, the pipe 31 to the fluid supply, and the pipe 32 to the bottom of a chamber 18 containing a piston-which raises the bar 19 against the action of springs to release the brake. As the motive fluid enters the engine, it passes along the pipes 34, 32 and releases the brake, and the piston 7 revolves and raises the hammer. The valve 13 is reversed, the supply thus cut off, and the cylinder opened to exhaust. The brake is thus brought into play and secures the hammer in the raised position. It is released by pulling down the controlling-valve, which opens communication between the pipes 32, 31.
Patent GB-190428963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heat Radiating Apparatus for Warming Rooms, Offices, and the like.
Inventor: HIRST HUGO
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 28,963. Hirst, H., and Cash, F. T. Dec. 30. Stove casings.-The framework of heat radiators used in connection with electricity, gas, or oil is made of wood rendered fireproof, or of fireproofed compositions, to secure decorative effect. Tubes C or similar Passage extending from the rear of the reflecting- surface D and opening at the back, sides, and top of the framework may be employed to diffuse air. Uralite, asbestos, or the like may be employed to protect the framework from injury by gas or oil flame.
Patent GB-190502950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Adjusting or Centering Mechanisms for Type Casting, Composing and similar Machines.
Inventor: BANCROFT JOHN SELLERS
Filed: 1905-02-13
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 2950. Bancroft, J. S. July 11, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Monotype and like machines.- Relates to adjusting or centring mechanism for typecasting and other machines, wherein the position of a movable element such as the diecase, its carrier, o r the mouldadjusting device is governed by perforations in a record-strip, as described in Specifications No. 8633, A.D. 1899, and No. 8979, A.D. 1901. As heretofore, the movable part is adjusted by oppositely-movable jaws, the. closed position of which is determined by a secondary gauge. This gauge is positioned by jaws the motion of which is controlled by a primary gauge actuated by the record-strip. The primary positioning jaws 6, 6<1> slide in guides in a frame 7, and one of them has a contact-surface 9, between which and a fixed abutment 10 can be introduced one or more of four gauge blocks 11. These blocks are respectively one, two, four, and eight units in length and the three largest are carried by arms 12 pivoted on rods 14. Each block can be raised into the path of the jaw 6 by a piston 19 working in a cylinder 21. The pistons are raised by the action of the record-strip, and are provided with. retracting-springs 20. To return the gauge blocks to initial position after they have been raised, they are provided with shoulders adapted to be engaged by shoulders on a rod 18 attached to the jaw 6. Specification No. 27,278, A.D. 1904, is referred to.
Patent GB-190506547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Moulding Dough and similar Materials.
Inventor: LUTZE ALFRED
Filed: 1905-03-28
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 6547. L³tze, A. March 28. Moulding dough &c.- Dough or other plastic material in the casing 1 is stirred by a wing 7 which is attached by a sort of knuckle joint to a plate 4 on a rotating disk 3, and is acted on by a drum 6. The block 11 being pressed forward by the push-piece 12 (which is caused to press on it by means of the weighted lever 17, cam 18, and piece 15 fixed on the same spindle 14) accumulates the material above the opening 8 to allow the wing 7 to fill the mould 10, until the increased pressure forces it back, the stud 22 on the disk 18 lifting into the groove 21 as the block moves, thus disengaging the push-pieces. The dough in the mould is then cut off by a knife slide 49, the discharge opening is uncovered by the frame 55, and the plunger 29, the throw of which is regulated by the shackle screw 38 adjusting the projection 37 on the driving crankdisk 36, is actuated to discharge the form. The knife 49 and frame 55 are actuated from crankdisks 43 44 by connecting-rods 45, 48 and 50, 51, and levers 47, 53 and each of the spindles of the crank-disks 36, 43, 44, as 33, Fig. 5, is intermittently rotated from the hub 56 of its corresponding spurwheel 34. The hub brush 56 is extended with an annular portion 58 on which are cam-parts that dislodge the spring-pressed pawl 60 from the spindle recesses 61, into which it takes to drive the spindle. The block 11 is brought back by the stud 28 on the spur-wheel 27 contacting with the end of the lever 26, which is turned into its path by the backward motion of the block.
Patent GB-190509547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Colouring Matter of the Naphthalene Series
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1905-05-05
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 9547. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. May 5. Dyes, artificial.-A dye, dyeing wool orange-red shades which are turned reddish-black on treatment with bichromate, is produced by heating naphthazarin in aqueou.s solution with more than two molecular proportions of caustic soda, praferably while passing air through the mixture. When printed on cotton with chromium acetate, the dye gives a very fast full black. The dye forms a soluble compound with sodium bisulphite.
Patent GB-190509961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Controlling Levers of Mechanically or Pneumatically Operated Keyboard Musical Instruments.
Inventor: HUPFELD LUDWIG
Filed: 1905-05-11
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 9961. Hupfeld, L. May 11. Automatic instruments.-The expression.controlling bass and treble levers A, B in mechanically or pneumatically operated keyboard instruments are located on the same side of the tempo lever, as shown in plan in Fig. 5, and are adapted to be moved towards each other, or they are on opposite sides, as shown in Fig. 2, and their finger-plates E, F are brought near together, one being above. The expression levers may move in one or two inclined slots, or in two slots, one lying behind the other.
Patent GB-190510145-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Protecting Trees and other Plants from Birds and Frost.
Inventor: PRATT WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-05-15
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 10,145. Pratt, W. May 15. Shelters for plants.-Apparatus for protecting fruit trees and other plants from birds by day and frosts by night consists of netting and canvas screens or curtains connected together and controlled by a system of endless cords in such a way that as the netting is drawn out from a casing at one end the canvas is drawn into a casing at the other, and vice versa. The curtains are attached to rings b<1> strung on wires b connecting two end casings e carried by standards a. They extend vertically from the lowest pair of wires b to the next pair, and then slope to the highest wire b at the ridge. At the junction of the netting and canvas, the curtains are connected to endless wires d, d<1> passing round pulleys c, c<1>, c<2> and moved simultaneously by rotating a spindle f<1> by means of a loose handle fitted on to either end, or by pulling one of the cords d<1>. The ends of the apparatus are closed by pieces of canvas.
Patent GB-190520829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Riding Spurs.
Inventor: ROBINSON WILLIAM HARTLEY
Filed: 1905-10-14
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 20,829. Robinson, W. H. Oct. 14. Spur-carriers.-A recessed leather or other strap is attached so as to embrace the back of the boot by means of cross-straps, and serves to receive the fork of the spur, thus preventing injury to the boot. The recess of the protecting- strap A which receives the spur is formed by attaching side ribs a thereto. The cross.strap D may be stitched to the strap A, while the strap E is loose and is attached by a button d or otherwise, a tab d' being provided on the strap D for this purpose.
Patent GB-190522431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Indicating the Consistency of Liquids or the like
Inventor: MUENTZING ALVAR
Filed: 1905-11-02
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 22,431. M³ntzing, A. Nov. 2. Viscosimeters and the like; specific-gravity estimating-apparatus.-The thickness or consistency of a liquid, which may contain suspended matter, is measured by rotating a propeller 2 in it at a suitable speed, so that the end thrust of the propeller shaft 3 against the pressure of a spring 16 moves an indicator, such as a pointer 14 in front of a stationary scale 15. The propeller rotates in a chamber 1, which communicates above and below the propeller with a vessel 9 containing the material to be tested, such as paper-pulp. A bearing 4 limits the downward movement of a collar 5 fixed on the shaft 3. The shaft may carry more than one propeller, and may be rotated by engagement in a sleeve geared to a driving-pulley 7: The spring 16 may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190600429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Revolving Heel Protectors for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: SPENCER THOMAS TURNER
Filed: 1906-01-06
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 429. Spencer, T. T. Jan. 6. Heel protectors.-Relates to the type of revolving heel pad described in Specification No. 21,671, A.D. 1904, and consists in forming a number of openings b round the edge of the embedded plate a, to ensure that, when the rubber is vulcanized, a more perfect union between the rubber and plate is effected. The inner portion of the plate a is preferably bent downwards so that its edge forms a support for the plate in the mould, the latter being formed with a projection which engages this downwardly bent portion and keeps the plate in position during moulding. To prevent the protector from being wedged too tightly against the heel, the dish-shaped securing plate is arranged so that its lower face lies above the bottom of the protector, as shown.
Patent GB-190603541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Appliances for Electric Circuits.
Filed: 1906-02-13
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 3541. Siemens Bros. &. Co., [Siemens- Schuckertwerke Ges.]. Feb. 13. Safety apparatus for use with electric conductors.- The waste water from a water jet earthing-device for a high-tension overhead electric installation is employed to cool, or itself serves as, the resistance in connexion with the excess-voltage safety devices. Water flows from the earthed nozzle a into the metal funnel b, which is connected to the line l, the water passing through the second funnel c, which is connected to the sparking-gap d, the water then flowing to ground. Since the section and length of the water jets can be adjusted, the resistance between c and earth can be made small compared with the other resistances. Instead of connecting the sparking-gap d to the line, it may be connected to earth. When water of very low conductivity is used, the water flowing from the nozzle is caught in a vessel g, Fig. 3, and is used by means of the electrodes h, k to form the resistance for the earthed sparking-gap, while the permanent connexion is maintained between the nozzle a and the vessel g. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the line-connected funnel dips into the insulated metal vessel g which is connected to the earthed sparking-gap, the water overflowing the vessel and keeping it cool.
Patent GB-190605328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Pressure Regulators and Governors
Inventor: HILLIS ROBERT
Filed: 1906-03-05
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 5328. Hillis, R., and Hillis, W. J. March 5. Fluids, regulating volume of flow or pressure of. - A device for reducing the pressure in the service pipes consists of a tube E, with threaded ends, within which is held a tube F of metal &c. A series of perforated concave disks G, H, I, K are thrust into the inner tube and held by friction. The number and size of the perforations increase from top to bottom. A coupling- union M is used to connect the device to the meter outlet, an ordinary union being used to connect the other end to the service pipe. The regulator may be placed anywhere between the meter and the first burner, but is preferably connected to the meter.
Patent GB-190609354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Veil Holders.
Inventor: ZIESENISS WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-04-20
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 9354. Zieseniss, W. April 20. Pins, dress and like.-A veil fastener comprises in combination a flexible pin a having two heads, one b of which is detachable and is connected to the other by a chain d.
Patent GB-190615126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Uniting Metal Pieces.
Inventor: JACOBS CHARLES FRANKLIN
Filed: 1906-07-03
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 15,126. Jacobs, C. F. July 3. Heating by electricity.-A process for uniting metals, especially suitable for rails for electric railways &c., consists in placing a mould 8 around the ends to be joined, and filling the latter with an electrolytic flux. The rails are then heated electrically, leads 13 being provided for this purpose. The plug 11 is then removed and the flux is replaced by molten metal. The plug 11 may be dispensed with, the metal displacing the flux owing to its greater density. The electric current is cut off just before the metal is poured. A suitable flux consists of equal parts of borax, fluor spar, zinc chloride, and sodium chloride.
Patent GB-190618141-A (GB)
Title: Improved Roller Way or Conveyer to Facilitate Removal of Railway Rails and other Heavy Articles.
Inventor: WINTER JAMES
Filed: 1906-08-13
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 18,141. Winter, J. Aug. 16, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Conveyers; rolling-appliances.-A roller conveyer forming a skid for moving railway rails and other heavy articles, comprises a series of curved or straight trough-shaped metal supports, in each of which is fitted a number of bearing-blocks carrying rollers mounted alternately at opposite ends of the shafts. As shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the bearing-blocks 2 are snugly fitted in the trough sections 1, and have depressions in their upper surfaces forming open bearings for the roller shafts 4. End thrust on the shafts is taken up by the walls of the trough sections. The rollers 5 are bevelled on the faces which abut against the bearing-blocks, and are arranged so that each one extends beyond the peripheries of the two adjacent rollers.
Patent GB-190625041-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tyre Cover or Protecting Band to Prevent Skidding
Inventor: SCOTT HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1906-11-07
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 25,041. Scott, H. J., and Burnham, J. E. T. Nov. 7. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-A non-slipping tread or tread-band for pneumatic or other tyres comprises a rubber and canvas base with a rubber wearing-face 2 on which are formed rubber projections 3 between which are interposed metal studs 4. The rubber projections preferably stand higher than the metal studs and may be hemispherical as shown, or of any other form.
Patent GB-190626183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Valves.
Inventor: DEFAYS VICTOR
Filed: 1906-11-19
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 26,183. Defays, V. Nov. 19. Lift valves; actuating valves and cocks; repairing, facilitating.-Relates to valves intended to interrupt communication between two patts of a gas conduit, or between a gas conduit and a gas-utilization apparatus of any kind. A tight joint is provided, the efficiency of which is instantly observed on inspection, while only a simple operation is required for opening or closing the valve. In the valve body a slides a circular piston b, the flange of which bears upon a seat c ; f is a circular metal spring similar to the piston rings of steam engines. The piston b is connected to a screw-threaded rod g which, by means of a nut h and hand-wheel i, may be moved in the direction of the axis of the cylinder a. A guide j, sliding in a groove in the rod g, prevents any movement of rotation of the rod g and piston b. A cross-piece k, connected by rods (not shown) fixed to the part d of the gas conduit, supports a spring m, which normally presses the valve body a against the seat c ; these rods also support the valve body a either directly or by means of rollers n mounted upon arms (not shown) attached to the valve-casing a, or the valve body may slide with its foot upon the ground or in any other manner. Escape of gas at the foot of the apparatus is prevented by an hydraulic or other suitable joint. The valve is closed by rotating the wheel i, whereby the piston b is brought into contact with the seat c ; further rotation of the wheel i then causes the nut h to move backwards, carrying with it the valve body a and compressing the spring m as far as an adjustable stop o, Fig. 1. The valve is opened by turning the wheel i in the reverse direction, causing first the valve body a, under the influence of the spring m, to move into contact with the-seat c, and then the piston b to slide within the valve body away from the seat c. The seat-joint c may be repaired by holding back the valve body a by means of a wedge and then withdrawing the piston, so providing a free circular opening for removing and replacing. the joint. The above form of valve is applicable as a gas admission and discharge valve in the air furnaces of blast furnaces, in gas generators, Martin-Siemens furnaces, and coke furnaces. In a modification, Fig. 4, the sleeve h is prolonged beyond the wheel i by a screw-threaded portion u upon which a nut v engages, whereby the valve body a may be displaced whatever the position occupied by the piston b. By this means an annular aperture t may be produced, through which air may be drawn and mixed with the gas supply. A glazed aperture w enables the condition of the combustion at the admission of the gas-utilization apparatus to be inspected. The valve so modified may be applied to gas burners in all appliances employing gaseous fuel, and particularly to gas burners of air-heating furnaces and boilers heated by blastfurnace or coke-oven gases.
Patent GB-190627779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Non-skidding Mechanism for Vehicles.
Inventor: BEAR THOMAS WALTER
Filed: 1906-12-06
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 27,779. Bear, T. W., and Bear, E. A. Dec. 6. Slipping of wheels, preventing. - To prevent side-slip, two inclined struts D are pivoted to the axle of the vehicle and carry at their lower ends wheels E, grooved and toothed or otherwise suitably tyred, which run in contact with the road. To the lower ends of the struts D, stays Fare affixed; they are slidably connected to the axle by straps G, the motion being limited by stops F<1>. Springs may be provided between the stays F and the axle to prevent shock.
Patent GB-190627937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sparking Plugs.
Inventor: MOONEN EMILE
Filed: 1906-12-07
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 27,937. Moonen, E., and Dumaire, A. Dec. 9, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The sparking- plug described is intended chiefly for magneto ignition, and is characterized by the fact that those parts between which the sparks pass can be adjusted relatively without moving the central rod longitudinally. - The sparking end of the central rod is provided with plane surfaces, so that the sparking distance can be varied by simply rotating the central rod. The arrangement is intended to facilitate cleaning and to take up wear. The insulating-body a is of porcelain, steatite, or other suitable substance, and is secured, by a nut h, in the metal body b, the screwed end c of which is extended and slotted so as to present four sparking-surfaces d, e, f, g, Fig. 3. The other sparking- surfaces 1, 2, 3, 4 are formed by the rectangular piece k which is screwed on to the conductor j, the latter being held in place by a nut m and elastic washer n to allow of expansion. An inner chamber is provided to obviate fouling. The sparking-surfaces may take the form shown in Fig. 4. In either case, they are relatively large and project outside the body of the plug ; adjustment of the sparking distances may be readily made by the insertion in one of them of a knife blade or screwdriver.
Patent GB-190628952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors.
Inventor: JAPY PAUL ALBERT JEAN EMILE
Filed: 1906-12-19
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 28,952. Japy, P. A. J. E. Jan. 5, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Fuel is supplied to the nozzle by an engine-driven pump, and the valve controlling the supply to the nozzle is worked by the outlet valve of the carburettor, the relative motion of the two valves being adjustable. The air inlets are of large area so that the pressure in the mixing-chamber is not below atmospheric pressure. Fig. 2 shows the. pump 4 supplying oil past a valve 9 to the nozzle 1, whence it is sprayed upon rotating vanes 28. The extremity 14 of the fuel valve spindle is worked from the outlet valve R, as shown in Fig. 3. A toothed sector 16 is rotated by gearing 19, 20 as the valve R is moved, and has pivoted to it a curved arm 15 pressing upon the spindle 14. In the position shown in full lines, the arm 15 is concentric with the sector, and will not affect the valve 9 ; but by the action of a hand-operated eccentric 25, the arm 15 can be adjusted to produce a greater or less depression of the valve 9 when the valve R is moved. The air inlets are shown at 0, Fig. 2. The Specification contains an explanation of the theoretical grounds for the construction adopted. The pressure in the mixing-chamber may under certain conditions be above atmospheric pressure. Instead of an engine-driven fuel pump, any device may be used that will increase either the pressure of the oil supply or the area of the nozzle, as the speed increases.
Patent GB-190704053-A (GB)
Title: Improved Flower-holder
Inventor: HALLE ISIDOR
Filed: 1907-02-18
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 4053. Halle, I. Feb. 18. Flower-holders, buttonhole.-A flower-holder of bottle form has a screw cap with elastic packing for making it watertight and securing the flower. A cap b screws on the threaded neck of the vessel a, between the rim of which and the top of the cap is a packing c of rubber or the like. When the cap is screwed down, the packing presses tightly against the flower-stalk, and completely closes the orifice of the bottle. Specification No. 18,701, A.D. 1898, is referred to.
Patent GB-190704686-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Heating Water.
Inventor: HOUDRET JOSEPH GUSTAVE
Filed: 1907-02-26
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 4686. Houdret, J. G. Feb. 26. Carburetted-air burners. - In a burner for heating water &c., the air is carburetted in a reservoir contained in the lower part of the apparatus and fitted with baffles 6 and material 7 charged with gasolene &c.
Patent GB-190706634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Wheel Tyres for Motor-cars, Omnibuses and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HALL ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-03-19
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 6634. Hall, A. March 19. Tyres, pneumatic. -Relates to means for attaching the protective covers of pneumatic tyres to the rims. The cover c is provided with loops e which take over cams f pivoted to side plates h secured by screws s i passing through lugs j. A partial rotation of the cams locks the cover in position and the loops are retained by flanges f The opposite side of the cover is provided with loops and cams or with eyelet pieces k engaging studs l. Both the loops and the eyeletpieces are adjustably secured to the cover by screws m working in lugs n. The tread is composed of blocks d projecting through metal plates c<1> secured to the cover.