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Patent GB-190414962-A (GB)
Title: Improved Exit Doors for Theatres and Public Buildings.
Inventor: JAGGER JOSEPH ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-07-04
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 14,962. Jagger, J. A. July 4. Doors.-Counterweighted exit doors A for theatres &c. are mounted on upper horizontal trunnions B and are secured when raised, by pawls G engagiog with ratchet-wheels secured to the trunnions. The pawls are released by cords J passing over pulleys.
Patent GB-190418680-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing Refilling of Bottles.
Inventor: LAWRENCE WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1904-08-29
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 18,680. Lawrence, W. G. Aug. 29. Stoppers; refilling, preventing. - A bottle is rendered non-refillable by means comprised within a casing 3, Figs. 1 and 4, secured in the neck of the bottle, as shown, by locking-pieces 8 forced out by a cylindrical piece of cork 7 acting as a spring. A tight joint is made with the bottle by cork 10 surrounding the lower part of the casing 3. Fixed within the casing 3 is a valve casing 11, the lower end 13 of which is perforated and contains a lift valve 15, Fig. 5, having a skeleton guide 16. The guide 16 contains a cork float 19 pressed down by a ball 20 and spring 22 at the closed end 21 of the valve casing. To the valve 15 is attached a flat disc 28, open or cut-away at the edges, as shown, to allow liquid to pass freely when the disc rises within the valve casing. The valve 15 is locked closed by means of a loose float 29, Fig. 7, which engages under the valve seat. The float is forked to straddle the stem 27, and is weighted by pins 30 on one side to keep the locking portion on the lower side as the bottle is tilted to discharge the contents. The float rises with the liquid and releases the valve 15, which, together with the float, passes within the casing 11, the float 19 and ball 20 being forced back by the fluid pressure. In attempting to refill the bottle in an inverted position under liquid, the float 19 will close the valve, or, in a horizontal position, the spring 22 will close the valve and the float 29 will lock it. To prevent the insertion of wires to tamper with the valves, the casings are provided with ribs.
Patent GB-190421766-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Purification of Tantalum Metal.
Filed: 1904-10-10
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 21,766. Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges. Oct. 15, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Crucibles for use in refining crude tantalum may be made of magnesia or thorium oxide, and be provided with linings of a conducting-substance, such as tantalum.
Patent GB-190423680-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Treatment of Heavy Tar Oils for the Manufacture of Pitch or of a Special Kind of Tar.
Filed: 1904-11-02
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 23,680. R³tgers Chemische Fabrik f³r Theerprodukte, R. July 1, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Tar ; pitch.-Relates to the treatment of heavy tar oils for conversion into pitch. The tar oil is heated for a considerable time simultaneously with the introduction of air, preferably heated. A more or less limpid tar results ; or pitch is obtained by subsequent distillation.
Patent GB-190423783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waterproof Capes.
Inventor: JAQUES JOHN
Filed: 1904-11-03
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 23,783. Jaques, J. Nov. 3. Waterproof capes.-A rubber gutter with a bevelled inner lip is cemented around the edge of a waterproof cape to catch the rain drips. A rubber tube communicates with the gutter at the back to convey off the water as it accumulates.
Patent GB-190426542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ejecting Mechanism for Stereotype Shaving Machines.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1904-12-06
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 26,542. Newton, H. E., [Hoe, R.]. Dec. 6. Planing.-Relates to automatic work-ejecting mechanism for stereotype-shaving machines having a curved plate support or bed 1, Fig. 3, and shaving-mechanism such as a knife 7 on a shaft 3. The ejector is pivoted in a yoke 25 of an arm 24 on a shaft 15, which is rocked from the shaft 3 by means of a roll 22 and a hook 20 on a connecting- bar 19, and is returned by means of a counterweight 43 on the arm 24. Release of the parts 22, 20 is effected by means of a cam projection 23 on the bar 19. The ejector consists ot two sections 26, 27, Figs. 3 and 5, which have a pin-andslot or other telescopic connection 28, 29, and may also have a guide-pin 31 and socket 32. The sections 26, 27 are also formed with bevelled notches for alignment to receive a bell-crank latch 37 thrown forwards by a counterweight 40 or otherwise. A spring 41 is interposed between the sections 26, 27, so that, on withdrawal of the ejected plate, the latch 37 is released by the descent of the section 27 and the cam action of its bevelled notches. A spring 44 may be provided to assist in retaining the ejector.
Patent GB-190427869-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Lock and Electrical Contact Maker and Breaker for Lifts.
Inventor: BURNETT ARTHUR CHARLES
Filed: 1904-12-20
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 27,869. Burnett, A. C., and Richmond, J. Dec.20, Lifts.-Comprises a combined locking-mechanism and circuitbreaker for the well doors of lifts. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement, in which the casing 1 is affixed to the doorpost or in the lift-well and carries a bell - crank lever 5 having a roller 6 on one arm adapted to be engaged and forced inwards by a projection 7 on the cage, thus raising the catch 3 on the other arm against the action of a spring and releasing the plate 4 fixed on the well door. When the door is open, the spring contacts 8 force the button 9 outwards and break the main circuit, thereby preventing the lift from moving until the door is closed again. To prevent each gate from being unlocked during the passage of the cage and to unlock any selected gate, the various locking-mechanism at each floor may be arranged out of line with one another, and a series of projections arranged side by side on the cage, any one of which can be placed at will in an operative position.
Patent GB-190427969-A (GB)
Title: Improved Crampet for Use in the Game of Curling
Inventor: MCKNAUGHT JAMES
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 27,969. McKnaught, J. Dec. 21. Curling.-A portable crampet consists of a plate A of steel or other material, having a number of spikes &c. B on its underside to grip the ice. Its upper side may be provided with one or more foot keps or rests C.
Patent GB-190503958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Platforms used in Charging and Discharging Retorts in Gas Benches.
Inventor: MITCHELL KERR MURRAY
Filed: 1905-02-25
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 3958. Mitchell, K. M. March 7, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas retorts, charging and discharging. A platform, mounted on wheels and used to span the pit or stokehold beneath a bench of gas retorts, is provided with means to enable it to be moved backwards or forwards. For this purpose, a shaft D extends through a projection A, attached to the platform B, and carries a bevel-wheel c<1>, c<2> at either end. The upper wheel c<1> gears with a wheel f which may be rotated by a handle f<2> .The lower wheel c' gears with a wheel h, secured on a shaft c, which also carries a sprocket-wheel i connected by a chain j with a sprocket-wheel k fixed on the front axle k<1> of the platform.
Patent GB-190507818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rubber Tyred Wheels.
Filed: 1905-04-12
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 7818. St. Helens Cable Co., and Kenyon, F. April 12. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-In a solid rubber tyre C, Fig. 2, having embedded in it a perforated metal or other ring D, radial projections E are formed on the ring and project through the tyre, and engage in slots in the metal rim. The edges of the tyre are so shaped as not to be cut by the flange b of the metal rim B or by the removable flange G, which, when fixed, is flush with the felloe of the wheel. The tyre is held firmly compressed between the flanges b, G by the square-headed bolts H. In a modification, Fig. 3, the twin tyres C have metal bands with lateral projections, and engage in slots in the central flange I on the metal rim and the movable flanges G.
Patent GB-190509067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hinges for Doors or Windows.
Inventor: GIBBONS FRANCIS JOSEPH JAMES
Filed: 1905-04-29
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 9067. Gibbons, F. J. J. April 29. Hinges. - Relates to the bearings of butt and other hinges for doors or windows. The socket a<1> of the fixed flap a has a tubular lining a<2> secured in position by a nut a<3> and screw a'. The upper end a<5> of the lining is enlarged in diameter and adapted to receive the cone-shaped end b<5> of the lining b<2> in the socket b<1> of the movable flap b. In a modification, the extremity b<5> is adapted to form the internal race of balls enclosed between the parts a<5>, b<5>. To adjust the position of the flap b, a screw plug is provided which can be screwed to bear on the upper end of the lining. When the height has been adjusted, the plug is secured by means of a lock-nut e<2>, and the pin d prevented from rotating by screws b<4> of the socket projecting into slotways b<3>. In a modification, the screw plug is screwed down on to the pin d, which is formed with a flat head resting on the upper end of the lining b<2>. The underside of the head of the pin has projections which engage with the sides of the slots formed in the upper end of the lining. In a further modification, the upper lining and socket are screw-threaded throughout their length. To effect adjustment, the lining is rotated within the socket by means of a sleeve which embraces the coned ends of the linings and is secured to the end b<5>. The sleeve is rotated by a tommy-lever, and the lining is extended through the socket to be locked by means of a lock-nut. It is stated in the Provisional Specification that the sleeve may be locked by a riding-piece embracing its ends, and by a pinching-screw.
Patent GB-190514909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or conneted with Glass or other Transparent Screens or Windows for Motor Cars or other Road or Rail Vehicles.
Inventor: WOOD JOHN CREWE
Filed: 1905-07-20
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 14,909. Wood, J. C. July 20. Wind guards.-A window or glazed screen for motor-cars and other road or railway vehicles, is housed in a well built on or forming the dashboard a. The sash is carried between pillars d, d' telescoping in pillars c, c<1> which extend below the bottom of the dash-board. The pillars are held in any position by clamping-screws e and may be supported on concealed springs h. The well can be closed by a lid i and may be lined at the mouth with resilient pads a<1>.
Patent GB-190519343-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Tool Chuck.
Inventor: SMITH FRANK VINCENT
Filed: 1905-09-25
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 19,343. Smith, F. V. Sept. 25. Chucks.-A chuck, especially intended for use with a brace, has jaws a, with an opening-spring f, working in an open-ended slot b in the stem c. Cross-pieces d retain the jaws by their projections e. A sleeve h engages the stem by a left-handed screw of pitch such that a half-turn closes the jaws.
Patent GB-190521583-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Starting Resistance for Electrical Motors.
Inventor: BOLTON ERNEST
Filed: 1905-10-24
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 21,583. Bolton, E. Oct. 24. Motors, controlling.-The starting-resistance of an alternating-current motor, which is connected in the rotor circuit, is carried by a frame fixed to the rotor shaft and automatically cut out of cirouit as the motor speeds up by means of a centrifugally-operated switch. The insulated contacts d, connected to the starting-resistances c, are fixed in an inclined position to the axis of the shaft a. As the motor speeds up, the weights e, adapted to slide in grooves g, draw the brushes f over the contacts d against the tension of the springs h.
Patent GB-190522848-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stud and Eyelet Fastening for Garments and the like.
Inventor: ENZINGER JULIUS
Filed: 1905-11-07
Granted: 1906-11-07
Abstract: 22,848. Enzinger, J. Nov. 7. Stud-and-eye fastenings. -Consists of a stud 1 of resilient material of circular, triangular, or other shape which engages a similarly-shaped aperture 4, with convex sides, formed in a resilient disk 2. Specification No. 833, A.D. 1894, is referred to.
Patent GB-190601897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tobacco Pipes
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1906-01-25
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 1897. Taylor, J. J., and Billington, R. Jan. 25. Tobacco pipes.-The bowl of an external pipe a of wood &c. adapted to enclose a clay pipe is divided vertically so that the back portion b may be removed to remove or replace the clay pipe. The two parts of the bowl may be held together by means of a hoop or by dovetailed joints. A cavity e is formed in the stem to trap the nicotine. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 14,298, A.D. 1884, No. 1229, A.D. 1887, No. 18,200, A.D. 1890, No. 6706, A.D. 1895, Nos. 19,391 and 23,907, A.D. 1896, and No. 9580, A.D. 1901.]
Patent GB-190603640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, the Clutch Arrangements of Automobile Transmission Systems
Inventor: MURRAY FRANK TOWNSEND
Filed: 1906-02-14
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 3640. Murray, F. T., and Dupont, G. S. Feb. 14. Clutches.- Relates to means for disconnecting the driven part of the main friction clutch in automobiles from the gear shaft of variable speed gears of the sliding spur-wheel type, during the time that the clutch is disengaged. The driven part b of the main friction clutch is secured to one part i<1> of a claw clutch which normally engages a corresponding part i<2> turning with the gear shaft g and cushioned by a spring j<1>. The clutch pedal disconnects the friction and claw clutches simulatneously.
Patent GB-190604523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Tele-objectives.
Inventor: ZEISS CARL
Filed: 1905-03-14
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 4523. Zeiss, C., [Firm of]. May 14, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lenses.-Relates to tele-objectives of a fixed focal length in which, with a view to simplifying the design, the positive and negative elements are each uncorrected for spherical and astigmatic aberrations as in simple lenses. The errors of one system are corrected by those of the other. Fig. 1 shows a simple system of this kind which is spherically and astigmatically corrected but not chromatically. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which each elej-ent is chromatically corrected. Other modifications are shown and the necessary constructional data given in the Specification.
Patent GB-190605946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Troughs for Electric Cables.
Inventor: STRATTON JOHN
Filed: 1906-03-12
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 5946. Stratton, J., Claremont, E. A., Beaver, C. J., and Tanner, A. E. March 12. Moulding conduits for electric conductors.- Troughs for electric conductors are made by passing sheets of asphalt or like material between rollers of such a form as to bend the asphalt to the required shape. An iron sheathing or train of such sheathings may be partly filled with the asphalt, and, when this has partly set, a roller may be passed through it so as to press the composition up to the edges of the sheathing, or the liquid asphalt may be poured on to a travelling table fitted with side edges and, when the sheet has set, it is passed between suitably-shaped forming- rollers.
Patent GB-190607426-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coupling for Harness, for use in connection with Mowers, Binders, Manure-spreaders, Potato-diggers, and the like.
Inventor: OWEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-03-28
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 7426. Owen, W. March 28. Shackles.-The chain o connected to the yoke of a mowing or binding machine, potato digger, manure spreader, or the like is secured to the collar by a strap g which surrounds the collar and is secured in position by the tongue f of a buckle a. A D-shaped link e fastened to the pin d of the buckle a connects the buckle to a hook or shackle h to which the links o are attached. A spring bolt k, Fig. 3, serves to prevent the chains from coming out of the shackle and a wire loop r prevents the reins from entering and becoming entangled with the shackle. The metal forming the lower part of the hook is preferably bladeshaped so as to prevent the chain from rising and striking the bolt k.
Patent GB-190624571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Motors.
Inventor: LION GASTON PAUL JEAN
Filed: 1906-11-02
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 24,571. Lion, G. P. J. Nov. 2, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, igniting in. Ignition is effected by flame produced by the high compression of a charge drawn into a small igniting-cylinder which communicates by means of a spring-loaded valve with the main cylinder, the piston in which drives the piston of the small cylinder directly. The supply to the igniting-cylinder is entirely independent of that to the main cylinder. In Fig. 1, the motor cylinder and piston are shown at 38, 39<1>, and the igniting-cylinder and piston at 40, 41, respectively. The charge to the igniting- cylinder is drawn from the inlet passage 52 past the valve 48. The piston 41 is driven by the piston 39<1> through a stirrup &c. 42. Communication between the two cylinders is effected by an aperture which is normally kept closed by a piston valve 44 held to its seat by a spring 53. Piston rings are fitted in the grooves 45, 46. On the up-stroke of the piston 41, ignition occurs and the pressure produced lifts the piston valve 44 and allows the flame to enter the cylinder by the passage 55 and ignite the mixture. The time of ignition can be adjusted and premature ignition prevented in various ways, for example by throttling the supply to the ignition cylinder, or by providing it with air or water supplies variable at will.
Patent GB-190702801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jointed Spindle Axles especially applicable for Motor Cars.
Inventor: BIDEAU MAURICE
Filed: 1907-02-04
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 2801. Bideau, M. Feb. 4. Ball bearings; thrust bearing; covers or caps; dust, excluding; lubricating.-Relates. to pivoted stud axles, chiefly for the steering-wheels of automobiles, and consists in forming the axle end as a fork, and providing the stud axle with three eyelets, the joint being completed by a vertical pin running in suitable bearings in two of the eyelets, a separate thrust bearing being provided in the third eyelet to take the weight of the vehicle. The vertical pin 4 is secured in the forked axle end 1, and passes through eyes formed in the vertical portion of the spindle 7. Plain or ball bearings 12,13 are interposed in the upper and lower eyelets, and between the middle eyelet and the upper lug of the fork is arranged a thrust bearing 11 with or without balls. The upper and lower ends of the vertical bearings are closed by screwed caps, the upper cap having a lubricator secured thereto. The pin 4 is bored longitudinally and transversely to distribute the oil to the bearings. The ball bearings 12, 13 are protected against dust by metal, felt, &c. washers 14, and the central bearing 11 is covered by a cap 22 which is enclosed in the semicircular case 23. The angle of deflexion of the steering-wheels is limited by lugs 27 engaging the upper member of the fork.
Patent GB-190702962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vessels for the Cooking of Eggs and the like
Inventor: SPARKS ERNEST
Filed: 1907-02-06
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 2962. Sparks, E. Feb. 6. Saucepans and cooking-kettles.-Eggs to be cooked are placed in a vessel D, which is so arranged that, when the water in a closed vessel B boils, the steam pressure forces all the water into the vessel D. The tube C connecting the vessels B, D is shaped as shown in Fig. 2. A small outlet in the vessel D allows the water to drain into a trough F surrounding the vessel B. This outlet may be made adjustable in size, to vary the extent to which the eggs are cooked. A tube A having a stoppered end allows water to be poured into the vessel B. Eggs required to be cooked hard may be placed in the trough F. The vessel D and trough F may be arranged at the side of the vessel B, in which case, the connecting-pipe C is curved.
Patent GB-190705765-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Pulverising Clay and Separating Stones therefrom.
Inventor: DIRKS GERHARD
Filed: 1907-03-09
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 5765. Dirks, G. March 9. Impact pulverizers; stamps, ore and like.-Relates to a centrifugal machine for removing stones from clay and for pulverizing the clay. In a box, with adjustable slides k, l at the ends, is mounted a drum formed by parallel blades b connecting two wheels a on a common shaft driven at a high speed ; fitting over the drum is a double vaulted cap crowned by a hopper f and having the discharge openings n, o. An adjustable partition g, fixed at one side of the drum, is provided with a slide h carrying a scraper bar i. For use as a pulverizer, the partition g is fixed vertically and the slide h is replaced by a stamper actuated from the main shaft ; in this case, the openings n, o are closed by a slide.
Patent GB-190711438-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Driving Bands for Motor Cycles & Motor Vehicles
Inventor: FERGUSON WILLIAM SAMUEL
Filed: 1907-05-16
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 11,438. Ferguson, W. S. May 16. Drawings to Specification. Driving-mechanism.-A belt for a motor-cycle is constructed of flexible steel which is lined with waterproof material and provided with smallheaded studs which work in soft rubber beds on the pulley.
Patent GB-190714098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Casein Compounds or Articles.
Inventor: GOLDSMITH BYRON BENJAMIN
Filed: 1907-06-18
Granted: 1908-07-20
Abstract: 14,098. Goldsmith, B. B. June 18. Aug. 28, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Casein compouds.-A compound which is hard at ordinary temperatures but soft under heat is produced by mixing casein with a solid non-volatile converting-agent, such as a- or #-naphthol benzoic acid, hydroquinone, pyrocatechin, resorcin, salicylic acid, or urea. The materials may be mixed dry or in the presence of a solvent. In one example, 3 lb. of dry casein, ¢ lb. of #-naphthol, and one pint of alcohol are employed. The proportion of converting-agent should not be less than one-sixth, nor more than equal parts, of the weight of casein used. Several converting.agents may be used simultaneously.
Patent GB-190715884-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Making Shot and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: REDDY THOMAS EDWARD
Filed: 1907-07-10
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 15,884. Reddy, T. E. July 10. Projectiles, small-arm.-A shot-making apparatus comprises a melting-pan 6 communicating by a pipe 8 with a vessel 10 having a double perforated bottom 13, 14, through which the molten lead drops, in globular form, into a constantly rotating receptacle 19 containing pulverized plumbago.
Patent GB-190717832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley Wheels for Electric Traction
Inventor: SAWYER HARRY BARBER
Filed: 1907-08-06
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 17,832. Sawyer, H. B. Aug. 6. Collectors.-A trolly pulley is constructed with a sectional tread 3, having overlapping ends 4, and secured to a centre part 1 by lugs 6 and cotter pins 5. The centre part has extending rims 2. The lugs 6 may be at the overlapping portions.
Patent GB-190720086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Roller Bearings.
Inventor: COOPER STANLEY
Filed: 1907-09-09
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 20,086. Cooper, S. Sept. 9. Roller bearings.- Bearing-rollers are formed with cylindrical portions A to take the load, and with spherical or rounded faces B to take end thrusts. The bearing-tracks are of corresponding shape, but the faces B are slightly flattened so as normally to be out of contact with the tracks. A cage consisting of rings F and bridge - pieces G may be used. The rollers may be used in existing ball tracks.