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Patent GB-190523488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Shutters
Filed: 1905-11-15
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 23,488. Watts, J. A., and Houghtons, Ltd. Nov. 15. Shutters.-Relates to photographic shutters of the type in which exposure is controlled by a friction brake, the object being to provide a shutter which will open and close rapidly whatever the length of the exposure may be. The invention is described and illustrated as applied to a shutter of the quadrant plate type such as that described in Specification No. 19,329, A.D. 1894, and is also described as applied to a sliding-plate shutter. A safety cover a is pivoted at b and provided with a stud c engaging in the slot d of the releasing lever d<1>. It has also a turned-un lip e for engaging with the spring catch f of the shutter plate g. The shutter plate g is also pivotel at b and is provided with an exposing aperture h, a spring h' and a stud h' for throwing the friction arm back prior to exposure, and a stop engages the spring- operated catch K. The friction arm l is pivoted at l<1>, and a pressure, which may be varied, is applied to it by means of the plates m, m', while a spring n forces it towards a pin o on the catch k. As shown, the shutter plate is in the exposure position. It remains thus until the spring n causes the arm l to strike the pin o, thus disengaging catch k from stop i, when the spring h<1> causes the shutter plate to come in contact with stop p. On removing pressure from the knob d<2>, the spring d3 operating the lever d' turns the safety cover until the lip e engages the catch f on the shutter plate, and the safety cover closes the exposure aperture. Depressing the knob d<2> rotates the safety cover and shutter plate until the former meets the stop q, which by contact with the catch f releases the shutter plate, which then flies to the open position. During the return of the shutter plate, the stud h' throws the arm l away from the pin o allowing the latter to act as a temporary detent to the shutter plate, until released by the return of the friction aim as before described. The regulating-knob (not shown) is attached to the pin l<1>, and a pointer and dial are provided to indicate the time of exposure. In the adaptation of the invention to a shutter of the sliding plate type, the shutter plate is provided with a detent spring which engages over a lip of the safety cover, a stop throwing the detent spring out of gear when the safety cover completes its movement. A spring catch holds the shutter in position until released by the return of the friction arm as before described. The Provisional Specification also describes a trip plate for use in conjunction with the friction arm.
Patent GB-190526878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Massage Instruments
Inventor: COON WILLIS HENRY
Filed: 1905-12-23
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 26,878. Coon, W. H. Dec. 23. Massage; electric appliances; heating- appliances. - A massage appliance consists of a copper cylinder 1, Fig. 4, provided with a tubular sleeve 4, the annular space enclosed being filled with water. The sleeve is fitted with a core 20, provided with a flange 21 and pins or trunnions 24 which take into eyes at the ends of the arms 7<1>, 8<1>. The core may be heated, as shown, by means of an electric coil 22, in which case the arms 7<1>, 8<1> form the positive and negative leads, or may consist of an iron rod 5, Fig. 5, which is adapted to be heated and then inserted in the sleeve 4, the carrying arms being sufficiently flexible to enable the roller to be dismounted for a fresh core to be inserted or for another roller to take its place. When the core is electrically heated, connexion is made through the handle to a screw plug of the ordinary type. The roller may be provided with a removable cover of plain or corrugated rubber or of absorbent material, and may form an electrode for electro-therapeutic treatment. The handle may in some cases be jointed.
Patent GB-190601279-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Paint.
Inventor: POTTER HENRY NOEL
Filed: 1906-01-17
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 1279. Potter, H. N. Jan. 25, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Pigments. -Silicon monoxide, prepared as described in Specification No. 26,788, A.D. 1905, is used as an ingredient in paints. It may be mixed with vermilion, cobalt blue, ochre, &c. It is also stated to be a suitable substitute for white lead.
Patent GB-190606099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Detecting Faults in the Insulation of Electric Conductors.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-03-13
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 6099. Boult, A. J., [Wardwell, S. W.] March 13. Testing.-In apparatus for detecting defects in the insulation of wires, particularly in the winding of coils for electro-magnets, the covered wire passes over a pulley, in contact with a series of flexible metallic contacts. In the construction shown, a grooved pulley 4, insulated from the machine, is connected electrically to an electro-magnet 9, the armature of which controls a stop mechanism, by means of a sliding bar 7 which it carries into the path of the ratchet teeth 5 on the winding-spindle; the other end of the electro-magnet and the insulated wire are connected to, a source of current 10. In the groove of the pulley lies an endless helical spring 20, Fig. 3, of polished wire, the insulated wire 12 being led on to the wheel on one side of the spring, which provides the required contacts.
Patent GB-190607519-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for the Preservation of Beer and other Liquid, or Beverage, Drawn Off in Small Quantities at a Time from Casks, or other Receptacles.
Inventor: CAMPBELL ALBERT JOHNSTONE
Filed: 1906-03-28
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 7519. Campbell, A. J., and Campbell, R. H. March 28. Beer &c., raising and drawing-off.-In order to prevent access of air in drawing off beer, oil, and other liquids, a container of compressed non- injurious gas such as carbonic acid is combined with the cask &c. The cask is provided with a cup or bush 2 formed with a perforated nipple 9, and is closed before the cask is put into use by a screw plug such as is shown in Fig. 3. When it is required to draw off the beer &c., the head 4 of the gas container 4* is screwed into the bush 2 to such an extent as to cause the nipple 9 to force the valve-rod against the action of a, spring 6, and to open the valve 5, a pneumatic joint being maintained by the washer 8. In a modification, the head 4 is attached to the valve-rod, the valve being then opened by depression of the gas cylinder.
Patent GB-190613332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motor Generators
Filed: 1906-06-09
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 13,332. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. June 9. Dynamo, regulating ; motors, controlling.-In a motor-generator, the motor, which is of the synchronous alternating- current type and may be separately excited or self-excited, is maintained at unity power-factor or is given a leading current on heavy loads by simultaneously varying the field excitation of the motor and the generator. As shown in the Figure applied to a self-exciting synchronous motor and a generator such as is described in Specification No. 11,703, A.D. 1905, an auxiliary polyphase exciting-winding a' on the motor armature supplies current to the motor field f and generator field f<1> through a commutator C and rheostats R, R', the rheostat R being in series with the motor field f while both the rheostats are in series with the generator field f<1>. The contactarms of the rheostats are connected together so as to be moved simultaneously. The generator A<1> may supply continuous current to motors M, the speed and torque of which are regulated by varying the excitation of the generator A<1>. The rheostats R, R' may be replaced by a single rheostat having two or more rows of stationary contacts and a single contact-arm.
Patent GB-190613849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carriages for Guns having a Recoiling Barrel
Filed: 1906-06-16
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 13,849. Rheinische Metallwaaren und Maschinenfabrik. June 19,1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Field carriages.-To enable the brake cylinder a, Fig. 1, of the recoil apparatus to be dismounted for transport without affecting the tension of the return spring e, the latter abuts at its forward end against a loose plate f supported partly by a flange d on the cylinder a and partly by a flange g on a sleeve h screwed into the cradle' i. The tension of the spring is adjusted by the sleeve h. In a modification, the flange is formed on a sleeve .m, Fig. 3, screwed on to the brake cylinder a.
Patent GB-190620611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of and Method of Fastening Buttons.
Inventor: SPIELREIN NAPHTAL
Filed: 1906-09-17
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 20,611. Spielrein, N. Sept. 17. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Buttons.-A button has projecting tongues c adapted to be passed through the material and turned over so that their points re-enter. They may be stamped from a hollowed plate b, which is connected to a perforated upper plate a by turning over the edges of the latter. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications Nos. 3905 and 5866, A.D. 1884, and No. 6547, A.D. 1890.]
Patent GB-190622195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fittings for Egg Boxes
Inventor: SNELL WILLIAM FOLLETT
Filed: 1906-10-08
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 22,195. Snell, W. F. Oct. 8. Boxes for eggs; fittings, internal. - The cell or jacket for an egg shown in Fig. 3 is made from cardboard cut as shown in Fig. 4, an elastic band being applied around the waist. A cord J is laced through the holes A ... H to form a bearing for the egg.
Patent GB-190623381-A (GB)
Title: Process of Producing Tar-oil Emulsions
Inventor: WILDEHAYN WILHELM
Filed: 1906-10-22
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 23,381. Wildenhayn, W. Oct. 22. Wood, treating for preserving &c.-An emulsion for creosoting wood is obtained by mixing tar oils with the tarry waste acids resulting from the purification of benzol with sulphuric acid and containing xylylphenylmethane, cyclopentadiene, and other hydrocarbons. The use of an alkaline resin ester sulphate, ammonia, and ammoniacal salts for emulsifying purposes is described. Specification No. 3933, A.D. 1892, [Abridgment Class Acids and salts, Organic, &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190629032-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Slab for use in Making Pastry and for other purposes
Inventor: GREEN EDWARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-12-20
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 29,032. Green, E. J. Dec. 20. Slabs. - A plate of marble is attached to a wooden base by screws fixed by means of lead ; or by pins or dowels which pass through the wood and fit tightly into holes in the marble. A frame may be fixed round the marble and attached to the wooden base, and this frame, or the edge of the marble, may be bevelled to provide for lifting the slab. Specifications No. 2453, A.D. 1858, and No. 4274, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Cooking &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-190703258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Preventing the Slipping or Sliding of Hollow and Massive India-rubber Tires.
Inventor: SCHMIDT PAUL
Filed: 1907-02-09
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 3258. Schmidt, P., and Schwarz, I. Feb.9. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Tyres, pneumatic &c. - A non - slipping cover comprises a continuous cast or sheet metal ring c which has a flat tread, is shaped to fit the tyre, and has bosses h on its inner surface to prevent it from creeping on the tyre. The tread of the ring is made rough by transverse and circumferential grooves. The tread may be integral with, or separate from the ring c. In the form shown in Fig. 6, tread pieces dare held in a dovetail recess in the ring by a split hoop f, secured in a groove in the ring by tightening the turn-buckle g.
Patent GB-190703385-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Arrangement of Springs for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: BUESSING HEINRICH
Filed: 1907-02-11
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 3385. B³ssing, H., and B³ssing, M., [trading as B³ssing, H.]. June 19, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Springs.-Helical springs are arranged between the ends of the semi elliptic springs and the framing of motor road vehicles so as to absorb the smaller vibrations, one end of each of the elliptic springs being guided in an approximately vertical path by links or sliding blocks, which prevent the helical springs from being distorted by the horizontal forces acting between the vehicle frame and axle. An elliptic spring n is connected at its ends by links d to vertical rods e carrying plates f, between which and fixed brackets i are arranged helical springs g. One end c of the spring n is also connected to a link b, the other end of which is pivoted to the vehicle. In modifications, the link b is arranged on the opposite side of the eye c, or the rod e is fitted with a block arranged to slide in vertical guides
Patent GB-190709854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of and Apparatus for Perforating Letters and the like, and Strengthening the same at the Perforations.
Inventor: BLUEN GEORG
Filed: 1907-04-27
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 9854. Bluen, G. April 27, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Paper, strengthening with wire, thread, fabrics, or the like ; gumming, pasting, and the like ; punching and perforating machines for letters, paper, &c.-An apparatus for perforating sheets of paper, letters, &c., and simultaneously strengthening the perforated parts by a marginal strip, is so constructed that the strip is affixed and the paper punched during the downward movement of the operating-handle, and the moistening and feeding of the strip is effected on the return stroke. The sheet is placed on a support s, Figs. 1 and 2, in front of which is a rest constructed on the principle of a lazytongs, which centres the sheets, and on depression of a pivoted handle a a strip of reinforcing-material is cut from a band a<1> by means of a pivoted knife p, the band being moistened by passing through a guide t<1> to a roller t mounted in a spring-controlled yoke u. The strip is then pressed on the sheet by a pad on the knife p, and after the strip is applied, the strip and sheet are perforated by two resilient punches d which co-operate with holes in the support s. A stop u<2> on the knife p acts on a stop u<1> on the roller t, and depresses the roller into a water trough. On the return of the knifep, it actuates a ratchet-wheel i by means of levers and a pawl h, and the wheel i drives a roll i<1> which co-operates with a roll i<2> to feed the band a<1> forward to the required extent. The feeding-mechanism of the band is so arranged that the band retracts to a small extent at the end of the downward movement of the knife, and this is adapted to prevent the paper from being bent downwards.
Patent GB-190710714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple Moulds for the Manufacture of Tee and Double Tee Beams or other Pieces in Concrete Armed Cement or any Agglomerated Product.
Inventor: HABAY PAUL
Filed: 1907-05-08
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 10,714. Habay, P. May 9, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Moulding concrete beams &c.-The sides of moulds for forming concrete beams &c. are carried by levers, which are pivoted to a carriage capable of being run into position over the mould and are rocked by suitable gearing to remove the mould sides without shock. Fig. 2 shows an apparatus for forming T-beams. A frame 13 is placed on the ground and filled with concrete, in which metal reinforcements may be embedded, and the mould sides 11 are then placed in position. The sides 11 are carried by levers 9, 10, on shafts 27, 3 and are counterbalanced by weights 18. Metal pieces 12, inserted in the mould, form shoulders &c. on the beam. Concrete is tilled into the mould and well rammed, and the sides 11 are then swung clear of the moulded beam by rocking the shafts 3, 27 by means of a handwheel on the shaft 3, the shafts being coupled by toothed sectors 7, 8. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which the levers 9, 10 are mounted on bevelwheels which are simultaneously rotated in opposite directions by bevel-gearing. A mould, Fig. 7, for making a beam on its side is formed of detachable portions 21 . . . 25 and is filled with concrete up to the level indicated by the dotted line. A frame 26 is next lowered into position and the mould filled ; the frame 26 is then raised by rack-andpinion gearing, and the mould portions 2<1>, 22, 23, 24 are detached. Pegs of wood &c. may be placed in the moulds to form holes for receiving lifting-chains &c.
Patent GB-190711277-A (GB)
Title: A Mechanical Device for Fixing Tracheotomy Tubes in the Windpipes of Horses and other Animals.
Inventor: WELLS JAMES
Filed: 1907-05-14
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 11,277. Wells, J., and Wells, J. May 14. Tracheotomy, appliances for.-A tracheal tube, particularly intended for horses and having no detachable parts, consists of a flanged oval-shaped tube a, on which are hinged at r, s enveloping flaps c', c<2>; these flaps are pivoted on short arms connected by links m, n to a cress-piece h, which is worked up and down by a left-handed screw d guided by holes in cross-pieces f, g. Rotation of the screw in a left-handed direction draws down the bar h and the links m, n so bringing the flaps into the position shown and allowing insertion of the tube into the incision in the windpipe ; turning the screw to the right then opens out the flaps and prevents the withdrawal of the tube.
Patent GB-190712234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bascule Bridges.
Filed: 1907-05-27
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 12,234. Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Co., and Imbault, G. C. May 27. Bridges.-Relates to apparatus for operating bascule bridges of the type wherein the bascule is supported on toothed segments C which roll on fixed horizontal racks d on the abutment. The bascule is, pivotally connected on both sides by links G to power-driven motor carriages F provided with rotating toothed wheels H, which, by engaging with racks j, cause the carriages t o move along paths J to raise or lower the bascule. The driving-gears of the motors are directly connected, or other means are provided to ensure that the carriages travel at the same speed. The carriages F are fitted with antifriction rollers h engaging beneath the girder flanges forming the paths J to prevent the carriages from being lifted off the paths by the upward vertical component of the force transmitted through the links G while the bascule is being raised. In a modification, the racks d on which the bascule rolls form the paths on which the motor carriages travel, and the links G are connected to the centres of the toothed segments C. A winch handle may be connected through suitable gearing to the toothed wheels H to enable the bascule to be raised and lowered by manual labour in the event of failure of the ordinary source of power.
Patent GB-190712608-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bottle Opener.
Inventor: WARRINER ERNEST
Filed: 1907-05-31
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 12,608. Warriner, E., aud Warriner, A. H. May 31. Opening internallystoppered bottles.-Relates to a combination tool for opening bottles closed either by internal stoppers, or by screw stoppers having round or cylindrical heads. The device is made of wood and is provided at one end with a peg c for removing internal stoppers. The other end of the device tapers slightly and is provided with a metal or other liner f. In the base of the liner is a slot g adapted to engage rectangularheaded stoppers, and in its walls are projecting ribs h adapted to engage the milled edge of a cylindrical headed stopper.
Patent GB-190726590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Fired Furnaces.
Inventor: BUEB JULIUS
Filed: 1907-12-02
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 26,590. Bueb, J. Dec. 2. Gaseous-fuel retort &c. furnaces. - Air and gas supplied in parallel streams to the combustion chamber of a gas-fired furnace through ports e, c are mixed by being caused to impinge upon an adjustable block h. Depending baffles m and a second adjustable block may be fitted. The arrangement is shown applied to a furnace for heating vertical retorts.
Patent GB-190805614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fire Bars for Furnaces, Grates and the like.
Inventor: HILDRED WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1908-03-13
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 5614. Hildred, W. H. March 13. Grates.-A number of parallel metal bars a, Fig. 3, of V-section, are spaced apart and united at intervals by cross-pieces b cast in one with them. Each of the cross-pieces is of triangular section and is arranged with its apex upwards to prevent the lodging thereon of ashes, dust, &c., the apex being below the grate surface. The bars a are provided with integrally-formed ribs c and end plates a<2>, the upper edges of these being below the grate surface to prevent their destruction by the fire. The edges g of the bars a are preferably waved so as to provide air passages between them and clinker resting thereon. Ash collects in the hollow bars and prevents the fuel from coming into contact with them. Longitudinal bearers, preferably knife-edged, support the grates.
Patent GB-190809735-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Fence or Gate for Mine Pit Cages
Inventor: BERESFORD ISAAC
Filed: 1908-05-05
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 9735. Beresford, I. May 5. Mine-cage fittings. -A gate for a mine or pit cage is formed of two inclined bars h, k, pivoted together at their centres and connected at their ends to collars c, e mounted on the fixed bar a, the lower part of which is of square section. The collar c is held in position by the fixed collars d, while the collar e can slide vertically on the bar a to allow the gate to open and close. When the gate is closed the collar e engages the square part of the bar a, but when it is collapsed, this collar is on the round part of the bar, thus allowing the gate to be turned round to give a clear opening into the cage. The bars h, k carry a series of articulated levers m.