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Patent GB-190511681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Hardening and Tempering Copper or its Alloys.
Inventor: PLUMER CARRIE RENSTROM
Filed: 1905-06-03
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 11,681. Plumer, C. R. June 3. Tempering.-In a process for hardening or tempering copper and alloys of copper, which is an improvement on that described in Specification No. 3357, A.D. 1902, the molten metal is treated with copper sulphate, stirred, then preferably treated with an alkaline chromate or bichromate, and again stirred until it becomes too stiff to stir. It is then reheated, poured into moulds, and allowed to solidify and partially cool until a temperature is reached at which sulphur will spread over the metal to form a black oil, when sulphur is allowed to stand over the surface for about forty-eight hours. Either the chromate or the sulphur may be omitted. In treating a tin-copper alloy suitable for bearings &c., a little black antimony may be added with the copper sulphate, and in the case of a tin-copper alloy for bells, some venetian red may be added.
Patent GB-190516364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mechanism for Effecting the Cutting of Bacon or other Matters into Slices or Pieces
Filed: 1905-08-11
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 16,364. Edwards Patent Slicer Syndicate, and Wade, F. R. Aug. 11. Eccentrics.- Relates to a feed mechanism for a meat-slicing machine of the kind described in Specification No. 13,187,;A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Cooking [&c.], and includes means for adjustably mounting an eccentric a on the driving-shaft f. The eccentric a is loose on the shaft, and has projections which engage with a radial slot in a plate c keyed to the shaft, so that the eccentric is radiably adjustable. A second plate, loose on the shaft f, is formed with a curved slot which receives a pin a' on the eccentric. When this plate is rotated by means of an adjusting-lever, the eccentric a is moved upon the plate c.
Patent GB-190520882-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Mural Decorations in Relief.
Filed: 1905-10-14
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 20,882. Lake, H. H., [Reliefmalerei Ges.]. Oct. 14. Moulding wall coverings by hand. Decorations in relief are formed on walls and the like by placing a plastic mass on a stencilled cloth or other fabric, then applying the mass directly to the wall, and forming the relief through the cloth without using moulders or formers, the operator being guided by shade lines marked on the cloth. The composition may consist of 57 parts of whitening stirred in water, 3 parts of glue, 5 parts of oil lac, 1 part of alum, and 31 parts of alabaster gypsum.
Patent GB-190525241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Brakes for Railway and other Vehicles.
Inventor: CLOUD JOHN WILLS
Filed: 1905-12-05
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 25,241. Cloud, J. W. Dec. 5. Brakes.-An arrangement for automatically taking up slack due to wear in the rigging of railway and other vehicle brakes, which is somewhat similar in construction to that described in Specification No. 9671, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Railways &c.], is applied to a rigging comprising a rock-shaft 1 which pushes the blocks against the wheels through a tumbler 3 and rods 4. A lever 5 is loosely mounted upon the rock-shaft, and can be operated by hand through a rod 9 and pin-and-slot connexion, or from a power cylinder through a lever 11 pivoted in the lever 5 at 12. The motion imparted to the lever 5 is transmitted to the rock-shaft through a link 16 and an arm 15 on the rock-shaft. This link passes through an eye 18 on the lever 5 and carries a ratchet nut 19, with which coacts a pawl 20, mounted in a yoke 21 which is loose on the nut 19 and is carried by a fork 22 suspended from the vehicle by a link 23. An abnormal movement of the lever 5, due to wear in the rigging, causes the pawl to take up a tooth of the ratchet nut and reduce the effective length of the link 16.
Patent GB-190601376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction of Fire-bridges for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: ROTHWELL SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-01-18
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 1376. Rothwell, S., and Lane, J. Jan. 18. Fire-bridges.-The firebridge of a steam boiler is made of two blocks L, Fig. 1, of fire-clay, terracotta, or the like mounted on the bridge-plate I and secured together by means of a fire-clay, terra-cotta, or like wedge O, Figs. 1 and 3, which is inserted in tapered slots. The front of the bridge is tapered or rounded as at L. Hand-holes R are provided to facilitate the handling of the blocks. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 7814, A.D. 1887.]
Patent GB-190601464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reinforced Concrete.
Inventor: BODEGOM ALBINUS VAN
Filed: 1906-01-19
Granted: 1907-01-19
Abstract: 1464. Bodegom, A. van. Jan. 19. Drawings to Specification. Slabs.-Rectangular concrete slabs for the sides of a hot-house are reinforced by metal bars running longitudinally and transversely. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 2968, A.D. 1877, No. 2941, A.D. 1891, and No. 6318, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Buildings &c.].]
Patent GB-190604219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Nitrites.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1906-02-20
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 4219. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Feb. 20. Nitrites.-In the production of nitrites by submitting gases containing nitrogen trioxide, or nitric oxide and oxygen, or nitrogen trioxide, nitric oxide and oxygen, to the action of an absorbing-medium such as alkali hydrates or carbonates, or alkaline-earth hydrates, the gases are maintained at a sufficient temperature to prevent the further oxidation of nitrogen trioxide to nitrogen peroxide. A suitable temperature is about 300‹ C., and the absorbing- medium should be at ordinary temperature or cold. A cold solution containing some nitrite is a convenient form for the absorbent. The gaseous mixture may be produced by electric discharges in air.
Patent GB-190606813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Non-slipping Treads for Steps, Stairs, Pavement and the like
Inventor: PYE-SMITH ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-03-21
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 6813. Smith, A. Pye-. March 21. Paving - treads.-Non - slipping artificial - stone treads for pavements and the like are provided with blocks of carborundum compound, such as carborundum grits mixed with cement. The blocks D are held in the mould by screws and nuts, Fig. 1, or by wires and caps, Fig. 2, or by cementing them to removable metal or plaster disks sunk in the mould. The treads may be removed by releasing the nuts and caps, and the projecting screws and wires are cut off flush with the face of the tread.
Patent GB-190606989-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Starching Cloth in the Piece
Inventor: GILLIBRAND FRANK
Filed: 1906-03-23
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 6989. Gillibrand, F., and Buckley, H. March 23. Liquids, apparatus for treating with.-In an apparatus for starching cloth in the piece, the cloth passes first under a roller A immersed in the trough and then under a roller E resting on two rollers D, F dipping into the starch. By this arrangement the fabric is twice starched in one operation.
Patent GB-190613624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying, Ironing, Finishing, and like Machines
Inventor: BRADFORD WILLIAM LITLER
Filed: 1906-06-14
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 13,624. Bradford, W. L. June 14. Ironing-machines.-Consists in the substitution, in the type of machine described in Specification No. 16,987, A.D. 1896, of endless tapes e for the band used for the purpose of preventing articles from adhering to the roller a and from slipping down over the separating bed between the two rollers a, b. The tapes are kept in tension either by means of a weighted roller or by a fixed rod f provided with rotating pulleys g:for the guidance of the tapes. Eyelets h are also provided to guide the tapes.
Patent GB-190618051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Proof Structures
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-08-11
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 18,051. Newton, P. A., [New Jersey Wire Cloth Co.]. Aug. 11. Floors ; concrete and fire-proof buildings.-A fireproof floor or like structure is constructed without centering by laying light T-shaped bars B, Figs. 3 and 4, on the joists and spacing them by bent sheet-metal strips D, the spaces between the bars being filled by thin boards &c. E, extending from joist to joist ; concrete is then filled in. The joist flanges may be protected by a layer of concrete enclosing metal lathing F.
Patent GB-190621088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wheels for Motor Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: PUGH JOHN VERNON
Filed: 1906-09-22
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 21,088. Pugh, J. V. Sept. 22. Detachable wheels; hubs.-A detachable w h e e l for motor-vehicles is formed with a removable hub part d, adapted to fit over a permanent hub part b and to be locked in position on this part by a clutch and screw cap g. The clutch may be formed by flutes c on the permanent part entering slots in the outer hub part. The cap g is screwed inside the permanent hub part and is prevented from rotation by a spring- pressed stop s, which enters corresponding slots and grooves in the cap and permanent hub part. A split ring q may be used for additional security. The permanent hub part may be mounted on ball bearings so as to rotate on the axle, or it may be fixed on the axle. The removable hub part is connected to the rim by spokes e, the outside spokes being dished so as take up side strains, and the inside spokes being arranged tangentially to a circle of large diameter.
Patent GB-190624784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Measuring Rules
Inventor: GRIFFITHS JOHN RHYS
Filed: 1906-11-05
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 24,784. Griffiths, J. R. Nov. 5. Measures of length.-Measuring-rules are provided with points or markers at their ends to avoid the errors that occur when marking off lengths with a rule and pencil. The marker may be a metal point b, Fig. 3, adapted to be turned down into a recess c when not in use; or the marker may be rigid. If the latter form is used in a folding rule, as at d, Fig. 1, recesses e are formed in the limbs at the rule joint for the markers to enter when the rule is folded.
Patent GB-190700027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Two-stroke Cycle Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: SEAL JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-01-01
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 27. Seal, J. W. Jan. 1. Gas and like engines.-The engine described in Specification No. 25,157, A.D. 1904, is adapted for reversing by driving the valve d through link motion which, when in its central position, draws down the valve and shuts off communication between the cylinder and the interior of the valve. When slowing down, the link B is moved over to its central position, thus closing the port n and preventing the admission of ignited charges to the cylinder a. When starting &c., the compression pressure in the pump chamber i is reduced by opening communication with the chamber G. Non- conducting material is provided oa the cylinder head and piston at J, I, respectively.
Patent GB-190702657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Toggle Presses for Pressing Bricks, Briquettes and the like
Inventor: SCHUERING JOHANN
Filed: 1907-02-02
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 2657. Sch³ring, J. Feb. 2. Moulding bricks, fuel, &c.-In actuating togglepresses, the crank 12 of the driving-shaft is connected to the toggle-arms 8, 9 by a rod made in two parts 13, 14 normally connected together by the engagement of spring-pressed arms 16 on the part 14 with a bridge-piece 15 on the part 13. As shown, a cam 17 is just about to engage an arm 16 and disconnect the two parts, of which the part 13 is then rapidly actuated by two cams 20, 19 engaging rollers 24, 26 on, or connected to a lever 22, 23 adjustably connected to the part 13 by an arm 25. The cam 20 first operating, the ram 7 is lifted, and the pressed block &c. is raised and pushed aside by the feed-box 4, through which the ram 7 descends as the roller 24 moves off the cam, filling the mould and giving a first compression. The cam 19 then acts on the roller 26 and the material is given a second pressure before the two parts 13, 14 are automatically connected and the final pressure transmitted directly from the crank 12. The rollers 24, 26 have side blocks 27, which engage projections from the cams 19, 20 so that the rollers leave these cams suddenly and the pressures are applied rapidly.
Patent GB-190703645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Vegetable Fibres or Fabrics made therefrom to produce Varying Effects in Dyeing.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-02-14
Granted: 1908-02-14
Abstract: 3645. Schneider, J. Feb. 14. Mixed fabrics.-Yarns, nitrated with mixtures of nitric and sulphuric acids containing less than 25 per cent of water, are woven into fabrics or are interwoven with yarns of "cellulose S," or untreated yarn, or both. " Cellulose S " is obtained by the use of mixtures of sulphuric and nitric, or acetic, or other suitable organic or inorganic acids, containing more than 25 per cent of water. The cloths of nitrocellulose can be used for filtering chemicals. The mixed fabrics give various effects by taking advantage of the solubilities of the constituent yarns in caustic alkali and sulphuric acid respectively, in addition to dyeing and printing effects proper.
Patent GB-190704692-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Thread Guides more particularly Thread Guides for use in connection with Spinning or Twisting Machines
Inventor: PALMER ISAAC EMERSON
Filed: 1907-02-26
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 4692. Palmer, I. E. Feb. 26. Thread-guides. - Wire thread-guides having an eye at one end and a shank formed by folding the wire upon itself, have the two limbs of the ahank roughened, flattened, or provided with spurs 3, 13, for the purpose of gripping the thread board, and the retaining washer may be provided with flanges in order to prevent the distension of the limbs of the shank.
Patent GB-190708438-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Chest Expanding Brace.
Inventor: DAWSON JAMES HENRY BISHOP
Filed: 1907-04-11
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 8438. Dawson, J. H. B. April 11. Chest expanders. -A chest-expander has elastic shoulder straps A connected to a pad B of linen &c. at the back. An elastic belt C is connected to the pad by an elastic strap D.
Patent GB-190709486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Heating Water.
Inventor: JONES CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1907-04-23
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 9486. Jones, C. J., and Still, W. M. April 23. Water supply.-In apparatus for heating water by means of steam, intended chiefly for use with lavatory basins in railway vehicles, steamships, buildings, &c., a valve-controlled by-pass leads from the cold-water inlet to the hot water outlet, and the steam-inlet, water-outlet, and by-pass valves are simultaneously operated so as to supply either hot or cold water. Figs. 6 and 8 show vertical sections, at rightangles, of the surface apparatus employed to heat the water, together with the attached casing containing the valves. The steam inlet 13 leads to the perforated pipe 5, distributing the steam around the tubes 4, through which the water flows from the inlet 17 and a pipe 6 to the outlet by way of passages 17<c>, 17<a>. A by-pass duct 17# leads from the inlet 17 to the outlet passage 17<a>, and is provided with a valve 18 normally closed by a spring 19 resting against a cap 20 removable for adjustment &c. of the valve. The spindle of the latter is attached to a diaphragm 23 clamped against the valve casing, and is operated by a multiple armed lever 28 pivoted at 24 and connected to a lever pivoted to the basin tap. Valves similar to the valve 18 are placed in the water-outlet passage 17<c> and the steam inlet 13, and are also actuated by the lever 28. To obtain hot water, one end of the basin lever is depressed, thus operating the lever 28 to open the steam-inlet and water-outlet valves, the by-pass valve 18 being closed. If cold water only is required, the basin lever is reversely operated so that the passages 13, 17<c> are closed and the by-pass opened to allow water to flow directly from the inlet 17 to the outlet 17<a> without entering the surface apparatus.
Patent GB-190711878-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Leaving Submarines in case of Need.
Inventor: PELIKAN HEINRICH
Filed: 1907-05-22
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 11,878. Pelikan, H. May 22. Submarine vessels.-An apparatus to enable the occupants of a submarine to leave in the case of need comprises a revoluble drum c supported on ball bearings in a water-tight casing a. In the drum are two oppositely-situated cylindrical spaces e, f accessible from inside the vessel through the door g, h and a door l in the casing a. Each space may in turn register with an aperture i in the deck, through which the occupant, wearing a life-belt, may escape. '! he drum is rotated either from the toothed wheel m or the toothed wheel o operated from within the drum. The water contained in the spaces e, f is discharged through the valve k. A screw d is used to press the drum c close beneath the deck when not in use.
Patent GB-190713566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Ranges.
Inventor: HEFEL KATHE LUGER
Filed: 1907-06-12
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 1 3 , 5 6 6. Hefel, K. Luger-, [nÚe Hefel]. June 12. Cooking-ranges.-A range comprising three ovens and a water-heater, has a double grate divisible by a partition so that only a part need be used when only a small quantity of food is to be cooked. The grate g, Figs. 3 and 8, is adjacent to the lowest oven c, Fig. 3, beyond which is the water-heater l. Above the level of the bot-plate o, and behind it, is a structure containing two ovens d, e, Figs. 3 and 5, which are heated by the combustion products passing rearwards from the fire, as shown in Fig. 8, and laterally beneath the oven d and through the flue I to the chimney. A second flue II passes laterally over the top of the oven c, descends, passes beneath the water-heater l, and continues rearwardly to the entrance to a rising flue behind the veltical part of the flue I. The third flue III passes beneath the oven c, and joins the flue II beneath the water-heater l. The grate g and the ash-pit f are divisible by vertical partitions i, j, which are pushed in when only a small quantity, of food is to be cooked. The front part of the grate g and the oven c are then in use, the ovens d, e being cut off from the fire. When the whole of the range is to be used, the partitions i, are withdrawn and the grate g is completely filled with fuel. The ovens and the partitions s are made of corrugated plaies. A draught indicator r, consisting of a fan connected to a finger moving over an index, is fitted in the chimney. The ovens d, e extend right through the upper part of the range, and have doors t, Fig. 5, in the adjacent room, which may be kept warm by opening the oven doors and allowing air to circulate through them, and thus be heated therein.
Patent GB-190715022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Supports for Furniture of all kinds.
Inventor: HACKH EUGEN
Filed: 1907-06-29
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 15,022. Hackh, E. June 29. Chairs &c.-Relates to rocking &c. chairs and other articles of furniture provided with elastic bearings or supports. Each foot a, Figs. 1 and 4, is provided with an outer elastic ring &c, b centrally of which is arranged a ball c, which may be held in place by an adjusting-screw d. Rockers a, Fig. 5, are provided with side elastic strips e and a central elastic strip f of greater thickness. In a modification, the ring b, Fig. 1, is replaced by a horseshoe-shaped elastic strip, and in another modification by elastic plugs or blocks set at intervals.
Patent GB-190722130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automobile Torpedoes.
Inventor: DAVISON GREGORY CALDWELL
Filed: 1907-10-07
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 22,130. Davison, G. C. Oct. 19, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gyroscopic apparatus. - In turbines and other rotary engines for torpedoes, certain gyroscopic actions are compensated by providing duplicate parts such as turbine wheels F, F', shafts M<1>, P', propellers E<1>, E, coupling - pinions and gear-wheels I, I<1>, L, L, K, K, K<1>, K<1>, K<2>, K<2>, M<4>, P, O, M, said parts being arranged to rotate in opposite directions at fixed relative speeds and their moments of inertia being proportioned so that the sum of the moments of inertia of the parts rotating in one direction is equal to the sum of the moments of inertia of the parts rotating in the opposite direction. The actual construction and disposition of the various parts may be modified.
Patent GB-190727782-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Variable Gear.
Inventor: DAVIS WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-12-17
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 27,782. Davis, W. A., and Mares, C. Dec. 17. Driving-mechanism.-In an expanding-pulley variable gear employing radially-movable sectors, the centrifugal force of the sectors is adapted to effect the speed changes automatically. The Figures show a form suitable for motor - cycles. The sectors a are guided on both sides by recesses in plates b, c, which are secured to the driving- shaft g. Projections d with rollers d<1> connect the sectors a to the plate c. A compensating-plate h passes between the sectors a and the plate c, and, by means of curved slots h<1> acting upon the projections d, constrains the sectors a to move simultaneously outwards and inwards. A change of speed of the pulley causes the sectors a to move centrifugally to vary the gear ratio, and the slots h<1> are curved so as to let the inertia of the plate h assist the movement. The automatic character of the gear may be suspended, and manual operation effected through suitable link-work and a striking-fork by means of a collar k rotatively connected to the plate hand provided with a projection k<1> entering an inclined groove in a sleeve n secured to the shaft g. A bar m may be screwed into the sleeve n, locking the parts and affording an external support for the pulley. The sectors a may be arranged so that the belt takes a zigzag course in passing over them.
Patent GB-190801215-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Disinfecting Appliance.
Inventor: STRATTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-01-18
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 1215. Stratton, W. Jan. 18. Air, disinfecting.-Air is passed through special apparatus containing disinfectants. The chamber R is fitted into the floor above a suitable air supply and is covered by a grating G. Immediately over the supply is screwed a perforated air-shaft A, adapted to support a tray T for liquid and a wire basket W for solid disinfectants. A shield S protects the apparatus from dust &c. passing through the grating.
Patent GB-190810403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Tables.
Inventor: LEWIS JESSE CROWELL
Filed: 1908-05-13
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 10,403. Lewis, J. C. Sept. 18, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act. 1907]. Tables, desks, &c. -The hinged top 14 of a table or desk is supported in its raised position by a rack-bar 25, 26, the upper part 25 of which is hinged to the top 14 while the lower part is jointed to the upper part so as to fold horizontally when not in use. The teeth of the rack are pressed into engagement with a bolt 29 by a spring bar 28, Fig. 2, fixed at one end to the side rail 10. The interior of the desk is hidden by fixed side pieces 33 fitting inside the end rails, and also by a hinged piece 32 at the back. A book ledge 15 is fitted at the front edge of the top, and a bar 17 adjustable in a groove 16 in the top by means of thumb-screws 19, Fig. 6, also forms a ledge when raised out of the groove. Shaped arm-rests or flaps 35 are hinged to the front rail. of the table and are supported by tubes 37 sliding on rods 38 underneath the top. The tubes are provided with distance stops 40, and blocks 39 on the flaps are adapted to fit over the tubes. A small drawer 41 is fitted at the front of the desk.