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Patent GB-190520987-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Ventilating and Deodorizing Water-closets.
Inventor: STRICKER JOSEPH GUSTAV ERNESTO
Filed: 1905-10-16
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 20,987. Stricker, J. G. E. Oct. 16. Ventilating and disinfecting closets. -On depression of the seat, a bar k engages a forked rod l and raises it against the pressure of a spring v so that the terminals p are connected by a contact-spring s. A fan e is actuated by the current set up and withdraws air from the closet basin along the flush pipe and a branch pipe d as shown, or along a special pipe. To the pipe d is connected a branch pipe f enclosing a spray pipe g which is fixed in a reservoir h containing antiseptic material.
Patent GB-190521114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Production of Patterns upon Cloths and other Fabrics.
Filed: 1905-10-18
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 21,114. Thornhill, F. E., and Moseley & Sons, D. Oct. 18. Ornamenting fabrics.-Patterns are produced on paper, fabrics, and the like by impregnating or coating them with localized patches of pigment, coloured gum, paste, dough, or the equivalent, the intermediate areas of the fabric combining to produce the pattern. The fabric F is coated with coloured dough &c. D and is superposed on an open netted fabric A of the desired pattern. The two are passed between a roller R and a spreader C, whereby the dough is more or less removed from the parts of the fabric F over the upstanding network and the ground colour is exposed leaving isolated patches of dough over the hollows, as shown at E. In the case of india-rubber waterproof fabrics, the process may be carried out in the ordinary spreading-machine, the ground rubber being ornamented by a differently-coloured dough. Where pervious fabrics are used, the surface film may be of such a nature as to be forced through the fabric at the areas of pressure, thereby producing a pattern at the back of the fabric, and, by adjusting the knife, the film may be partly forced through and partly removed, giving two effects. By using a film of the same colour as the fabric, a pattern is produced depending upon the differences of reflection of light from the treated and untreated areas. The network may be in the form of a loose endless band, or a sleeve fitting the roller cosely. Or the roller itself may have the pattern engraved or otherwise applied on its surface. The net may be replaced by a fabric woven with the pattern in relief, and the scraper C may be replaced by a roller, which may be arranged to remove the compressed parts of the film by their adherence to its surface.
Patent GB-190526978-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Easels.
Filed: 1905-12-27
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 26,978. Weber, J., and Whitehead & Hoag Co. Dec. 27. Advertising.-Relates to card stands or easels for advertising &c. of the kind in which a leg and a brace having a sliding interlocking connexion one with the other are employed. The card 2 is provided with a facing 3 bearing advertising or other matter. The facing is folded over the edges of the card 2 and secured with adhesive. A covering 4 is secured to the back of the card 2, and to it is attached a leg 5 which passes through a slot 11 in a brace 6.
Patent GB-190602704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Faced or Enamelled Bricks, Slabs, Tiles and the like.
Inventor: HALL CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-02-03
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 2704. Hall, C. F. Feb. 3. Bricks, slabs, and tiles; moulding bricks, slabs, and tiles.-Bricks &c. are provided with a facing consisting of an enamelled metal plate, which is roughened or scoriated on the back or provided with keys or flanges. The plate is placed face down wards in a mould, which may be lined on the bed with a cushion of asbestos, rubber, or the like, and sand and lime, concrete, or other material is pressed into the mould, sufficient pressure being applied to flatten the plate if buckled or twisted. The bricks &c. are hardened in a steam kiln or warm air chamber.
Patent GB-190603320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air and Circulating Water Pumps.
Filed: 1906-02-10
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 3320. Paxman, W., and Davey, Paxman, & Co. Feb. 10. Check valves. - The e annular delivery valve J of a steam-engine airpump slides upon a cylindrical head F, projecting from the top of the barrel, and is pressed upon its seat by springs 0 acting upon cylindrical boxes N. A separate ring L may be employed as a valve seat.
Patent GB-190605476-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Nut and or Fastening Device.
Inventor: NICKELLS FREDERICK SEPTIMUS
Filed: 1906-03-06
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 5476. Nickells, F. S. March 6. Nuts.-A nut or fastening adapted to be used as an electric coupling and for other purposes consists of a strip of flat metal having a curved portioa a', Fig. 1, and one end bent to form a socket a', a<4>. Holes bored in the parts a<2>, a<3>, a<4> receive the screw or terminal B, and are caused to grip the threads by the elasticity of the bowed part a<1>, which may be reinforced by a flat steel spring D. Fig. 6 shows a modification in which the bowed part a<1> is formed at the side of the nut. Fig. 11 shows a modification having a spring-wire jaw a<3> fixed between the sides a' of the nut. In a modification, the device is made from one piece of wire, and in another the central part a<3> of the nut is double.
Patent GB-190612512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telemeters or Distance Finders for Photographers and others.
Inventor: RICHES FRANK WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-29
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 12,512. Riches, F. W. May 29. Clinometers.-In a distance finder for the use of photographers, a plumb weight p, adapted to be arrested in its swing by the sides of the casing a, rotates a pointer i which indicates on a scale the distance of an object the base of which has been sighted through a tube o. The pointer is rotated through a spur-wheel and sector. A button v is pressed, when the instrument is in use, to lift a lever w, which normally prevents the weight from swinging. In a modification, the button is connected to a spring pressing directly upon the weight. The dial may be graduated, as shown in Fig. 6, for use at different heights in a number of curved lines and concentric circles, the former corresponding with the distance to be measured and the latter with the height of the observer. The pointer is radially adjustable. The instrument may be let into the side of the camera ; in this case, the sighting-tube is attached to the top edge of the camera frame.
Patent GB-190614508-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Illuminating Cavities more especially intended for use in Examining and Operating upon the Cavities and Mucous Membranes of the Bodies of Human Beings and other Animals.
Inventor: KRISTELLI LEOPOLD RITTER SCHRO
Filed: 1906-06-25
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 14,508. Kristelli, L. R. S. von. June 25. Optical instruments ; specula.-A device for illuminating cavities of the body consists of a glass tube a coated internally and externally with opaque material so that light from the annular glow-lamp c is transmitted through the material of the walls of the tube to the part to be examined. The tube is preferably blackened on the inside, silvered on the outside, and provided with a protecting tube b. A cover d, Fig. 2, is provided with a short opaque tube g, fitting inside the tube a, and serves to shield the observer's eye from the direct rays of light. The apparatus permits of the introduction of instruments for operative purposes, and, when applied to the respiratory organs, does not interfere with breathing.
Patent GB-190614628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pulverizing or Grinding Mills.
Inventor: FULLER JAMES WHEELER
Filed: 1906-06-26
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 14,628. Fuller, J. W. June 26. Step and vertical-shaft bearings; lubricating.-The vertical shaft of a pulverizing or grinding mill is supported on a step bearing a<12>, removably mounted in the yoke a<6> bolted to the base A and adjusted by the bolt a<13> and nut a<14>. The bearing a<12> has a hardened surface, preferably of chilled metal, and a hardened bolt b<1> is removably inserted in the end of the shaft b. A chamber a<16> in the base A, covered by the flange d, contains lubricant for the gear-wheels c, c<2>. Metal plates e', closing the spaces between standards e, protect the bearings and gearing from dust. Specifications Nos. 14,626 and 14,629, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Sifting &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-190618152-A (GB)
Title: Incandescent Gas Mantle.
Inventor: VRIESLAND ADOLPHE ISIDORE VAN
Filed: 1906-08-13
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 18,152. Vriesland, A. I. van. Aug. 13. Drawings to Specification. Incandescent gas lamps. -Mantles, especially those for inverted burners, after having been made by drawing flat woven, knitted, or plaited material on to a suitable form, are treated with chemicals having a shrinking action, such as lyes, acids, or salt solutions, to remove folds. Specification No. 24,680, A.D. 1905, is referred to.
Patent GB-190618909-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Legging Moulding-machine.
Inventor: ALLEN ARTHUR HARRY
Filed: 1906-08-23
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 18,909. Allen, A. H. Aug. 23. Leggings.-In a machine for moulding leggings, a series of grippers are arranged on each side of the mould, these grippers being connected to spindles slidably mounted in blocks which are carried upon pivoted arms. The head B of the machine, revolubly mounted upon a spindle A, has two pairs of arms C, C' pivotally attached to it by pins c. Between the pairs of arms C, C' are slide blocks D, D<1>, the ends d of which are reduced to fit in the .slidably mounted blocks d'. A shaft F carried in a bearing E passes through the slide blocks D, D', and is provided with right and left hand threads so that, by rotating the shaft by either of the hand-wheels e, the slide blocks, and with them the arms C, C', may be separated or drawn together. Each pair of arms C, C' carries spindles G, G', upon which blocks H are slidably and revolubly mounted. The blocks H are preferably made in two parts h, h<1>, so connected that the part h' may swing on the part h and so adjust itself to the direction of the pull' that the chains j exert upon it. The grippers J are connected to spindles j<1> by chains j, these spindles being preferably square to prevent turning, while their upper ends j<2> are screwed and engage with the screwed bosses of the hand-wheels j<3>. A moulding-block 0 is carried on a square spindle N mounted in bearings L, and is provided with a clamping-frame by which the leather is held upon the block 0 before the grippers are attached. The clamping-frame consists ot two parallel bars connected by links to disks so that, by rotating these disks, the bars may be drawn together or separated. To mould a legging, the leather is first moistened and placed upon the mould 0, being held in position by the clamping-frame. The grippers are then' attached to the leather, and the arms C, C' separated by turning the handle e. Local straining action is placed upon the leather by turning the various handles j<3>. The legging remains on the block till it is nearly dry, when it is removed, rolled up, and left to become quite dry.
Patent GB-190624635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Submarine Boats and Appliances or Apparatus for Indicating the Locality when Submerged and Raising same to the Surface, applicable also to other Vessels.
Inventor: HEENAN HAMMERSLEY
Filed: 1906-11-03
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 24,635. Heenan, H. Nov. 3. Buoys.-In buoy apparatus for indicating the position of a submarine or sunken vessel and for raising the same, automatic detaching-gear C is provided and also a coil of thin rope F to which a heavy hawser E isattached. The buoy B closes the compartment A in which it and the rope are housed. The automatic locking-gear comprises a bolt c, which engages with eyes b on the buoy. When submerged below a predetermined depth, the pressure of the water acting on a piston d or diaphragm d<2> through suitable levers withdraws the bolt c. A hand-wheel C' is fitted so that the bolt may be withdrawn from the interior.
Patent GB-190629316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Regulating Valves for Refrigerating Machines.
Filed: 1906-12-22
Granted: 1908-01-22
Abstract: 29,316. Wise, Sir W. L., [Akt.-Ges. der Maschinenfabriken Von Escher, Wyss, & Co.]. Dec. 22. Injectors.-To augment the speed of the refrigerating- medium in an evaporator, and to utilize the energy of the medium, the regulating valve or fitting consists of a regulating-valve, an expansion jet a heated by the vapours coming g from the evaporator, and a jet or nozzle c into which the jet a delivers the medium and through which a portion of the used vapours heating the jet a again return to the evaporator. The fluid from the evaporator enters the outer casing and after circulating in the annular passage h flows partly to the compressor through the outlet and partly back to the evaporator. Sieves d, e may also be provided to catch slime and lubricant; which are drawn off through the valve f.
Patent GB-190701774-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Threading Sewing Machine Needles.
Inventor: HOTZ ALBERIK
Filed: 1907-01-23
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 1774. Hotz, A., and Beckert, A. Jan. 23. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Needle - threaders.-In a needle - threader for sewing-machine needles, the threading-hook d is well fitted in the hollow piston-rod f, which slides in a cylinder a and is pressed, so as to withdraw the hook, by a spring r. In threading a needle, the height of the cylinder a is adjusted by the nut c', so that the hook d is on a level with the needle-eye when the needle is in its highest position, and the device is then placed so that the needle lies in the groove between the prongs t. The needle thread is laid across the prongs and a bell-crank thumb-lever, pivoted in the side of the cylinder, is depressed to press upon the piston and push the hook through the needle-eye, and is then released to permit the hook to draw the needle thread back with it. In order to avoid bending the hook if the adjustment is not quite accurate, the hook is pressed forward by means of a light spring z, which yields if the hook is strained. Hooks of various sizes are supplied for threading different needles, but the shanks are all of the same size. Fig. 6 shows a modification without the spring z. It is positioned by means of a screw u having a slotted head u', which fits against the needle-holder and embraces the needle.
Patent GB-190702784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary-piston Steam Engines.
Inventor: ROBERTS FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1907-02-04
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 2784. Roberts, F. C., and McKenzie B. D. Feb. 4. Impact-whells.-A rotary steam-engine, which may be compounded, comprises a cylindrical casing A having an inlet port l and an outlet port n both provided with cross bars A<6>, and in which a drum C, having V-shaped packets M, rotates. The drum, which is mounted on a shaft B supported in bearings E and rendered adjustable by means of tapered pieces G and a screwed cap F, is packed on the periphery by spring-pressed strips D, and on the ends by split spring rings J carried by spring- pressed pins J<2> on the drum. It is stated that the engine works by the reaction of the steam against the cylindrical casing.
Patent GB-190706253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Submarine Sound Signalling.
Inventor: GARDNER JOHN
Filed: 1907-03-15
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 6253. Gardner, J. March 15. Signals, marine and ships; sound, controlling apparatus by.-Relates mainly to the disposition of the microphonic contacts on the diapbragm or blade of the receiving-instrument for submarine sound signalling described in Specification No. 11,021, A.D. 1906. The pulsatory currents generated at the telephonic transmitter which receives the sounds, and flowing in the coils of the magnet C, if of the proper frequency, cause the armature B and tuned strip A to vibrate. When the strip A is at rest, a constant current flows through the electrodes D, F of the microphone, and holds a signal-operating electro-magnetic device which is in series with the electrodes in position. On the arrival of the appropriate sound at the receiving-transmitter, the electrode D is vibrated and an increase in resistance at the point of contact of the electrodes takes place, and the resulting diminution of the current causes the sigoal-operating electro-magnetic device to be actuated. According to the present invention, there is very little vibration of the weighted strip A near its fixed ends, and the change from the vibrating part to the non-vibrating part takes place with comparative suddenness. The electrode D is attached to the strip at the point where this sudden change takes place, and the electrode F is so supported that a line drawn from its pivot to the point of contact of the two electrodes is about at right-angles to the path of the electrode D when near its extreme outer position. The pressure of the electrode F on the electrode D may be varied by means of the screw G, which bears on a spring H attached to the electrode F. Two pairs of electrodes D, F may be used, or an ordinary diaphragm or an untuned or unweighted strip may be employed, but in all cases the axis of the electrode F is about at rightangles to the path of the vibrating electrode. The resistance in series with the electrodes D, F should be high, and the electromotive force of the current source low.
Patent GB-190706529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Counting Devices for Type-writing and like Machines.
Inventor: DONLEVY JOHN PATRICK LEO
Filed: 1907-03-18
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 6529. Donlevy, J. P. L. March 18. Typewriters &c.- Relates to word or like counting- attachments for typewriters &c. Any suitable counter a, Figs. 1 and 9, is mounted on a bed-plate b and is provided with h a spring-elevated actuating-stem c fixed or pivoted on a finger - piece g, which may be placed over the e space-key of the machine. The counter may be actuated from the stem c by means of a pawl d, Fig. 1, stop e, and ratchet-wheel m, or by means of a rocking lever u, Fig. 9. The stem c, Fig. 1, is made in two parts with an adjustable connexion f. The stop e may be fixed on the stem c or may be integral with a pivoted pawl. The finger-piece, or the stem, or both are guided, as by guide-bars i, ,Fig. 1, on the finger-piece working in guides j or against flanged rollers, or by rollers n, t, Fig. 9, embracing or carried by the stem. The guide-bars on the finger-piece may be connected by rack-andpinion gear. Returning-springs k are connected with the guide-bars i, Fig. 1; or a spring is connected, with the stem or with a lever v, Fig. 9, engaging the stem c and lever u.
Patent GB-190707767-A (GB)
Title: A Variable Speed and Reversing Friction Gear
Inventor: GROVES ERNEST
Filed: 1907-04-03
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 7767. Groves, E. April 3. Variable - speed gearing. - Relates to variablespeed and reversing friction gearing of the type in which spherical shells transmit motion from a driving to a driven cone. The device as applied to a motor-car &c. is supported in a rectangular frame 5 of channel-section metal, having a crossframe 12 and fitted with brackets 7 attached to the chassis 6. The cones 8, slidably feathered to the driving and driven shafts 2, 3 respectively, are provided with ball thrust rings 9 and collars 10, to which may be connected pedal &c. controlling- means for simultaneously moving the cones into action. The intermediate spherical shells 13 rotate freely upon horizontal spindles 15 projecting from vertical pins 16 swivelling in sockets 17 under the control of interconnected circular racks &c. or other suitable means. The speed may be varied from zero to a maximum, while a reverse is obtained when both cones are in contact with the shells upon the same sides of their axes of rotation, the spherical shells slightly exceeding a hemispherical form for this purpose.
Patent GB-190709710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Working of Railway Switches by Ground Switch Levers.
Inventor: WILLIAMS LLEWELLYN WYNN
Filed: 1907-04-26
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 9710. Williams, L. W., Williams, O. R., and Williams, D. D. April 26. Points and switches, railway. Hand ground levers for operating switches for shunting purposes comprise a cast-iron frame a carrying a horizontal fulcrum pin b on which the weighted operating-lever c can oscillate, and a vertical fulcrum pin d on which the wrought-iron crank e, e<1> can rotate. The centre lines of these fulcrum pins are preferably in one plane and at right-angles to each other. The crank-arm e<1> is connected up to the point tongues, and the arm e is formed of a circular cross-section to adapt it to work in the slot c<4> of the lever c. When the points are trailed through, the movement given to the crank e, e<1> is sufficient to oscillate the lever c past the centre line so that the weight can automatically reverse the points. The aperture c<3> in the lever c is made in the form of a slot, and the end of the slot c<4> is widened out as shown so that when the shunter requires to move the points he can first pull the lever outwards and then raise it nearly to a vertical position without operating the points. By this arrangement, the double effort of raising the weight and operating the points is avoided. For safety, a guard or guards f may be secured to the frame.
Patent GB-190709711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicles for Shifting or Removing Ricks of Hay or such like.
Inventor: FERGUSON CHARLES
Filed: 1907-04-26
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 9711. Ferguson, C. April 26. Loading.-Vehicles for bodily removing hayricks &c. are constructed with flat platforms a capable of being tilted backwards, the rick being drawn on to the platform by means of ropes l passing round winding-drums g actuated by worm-gear. The front end of the platform a carries two spindles c, Fig. 4. which may be castings having sole-plates d and downwardly projecting flanges e for attachment to the platform. Mounted on each spindle is a drum g, which is provided with teeth h on its lower surface gearing with a worm j supported in brackets e<1> which may form part of the flanges e. The drum may be prevented from rising by a cap i secured to the spindle c, and ball bearings may be provided between the drum and sole-plate. A transverse shaft k, of square or other section, and if desired hollow, is fitted in the worms j and has a handle at one or both ends. Separate shafts may, however, be provided for each worm. The inner ends of the ropes l are secured to the drums by passing them through tapered holes 1<1> and driving in tapered plugs l'. The outer ends are provided with fastenings m, one having a hook and the other an eye. The drums g may be made in two parts, as shown in Fig. 6, locked together by pins r, so that the ropes may be readily unwound when the pins are withdrawn. A metal bar o secured to the fixed part of the frame has a chain o<1> fastened to its upper end, the other end of the chain being detachably secured to a collar p mounted on the shaft k. Thus the platform may be tilted by rotating the shaft k and kept in its raised position by a pawl q. When the platform is wedged under the rick, the pawl q is released, to enable the shaft k to be used for turning the drum g. A catch n normally keeps the platform in the horizontal position. It is stated in the Provisional Specification that the ropes l can be attached to a plate or band.
Patent GB-190710755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machines.
Inventor: NORTH WILLIAM STANLEY
Filed: 1907-05-08
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 10,755. North, W. S. May 8, Overedge-stitching machines; trimming or cutting. -Relates to cutting-mechanism for cutting the lower ply of an article, such as an undershirt. The upper cutter e is fixed in the throat plate, and its point s pierces the lower fabric and separates the upper fabric from it. The lower cutter is carried by the feed-dog and co-operates with the sharpened edge of the slot in the cutter e to cut the fabric. The cutter k is secured to the feed-dog by a screw f which passes through a hole in the cutter, which is elongated to permit adjustment.