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Patent GB-190506591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lifting or Screw Jacks.
Inventor: LAKE ARTHUR ERNEST
Filed: 1905-03-28
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 6591. Lake, A. E. March 28. Lifting-jacks.-Relates to screw-jacks of the type usually employed in connexion with motor-cars, and provides means for throwing the nut out of gear with the screw to allow of quick adjustment. In one form of jack, shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the top of the body has a conical depression adapted to receive a divided nut b, which engages the lifting-screw c. Each half of the nut is provided with a spring-controlled push-pin b<1>, for causing the parts of the nut to separate, and the nut b is rotated by bevel-gears d<1>, d<2>. In a modification, the nut and bevel-gears are situated at the bottom of the casing. In another form, the screw is rotated by ratchet gearing, the nut being prevented from rotating by vertical bolts fixed in the body engaging in slotted holes in the nut. Fig. 7 shows a modified form in which the nut consists of pivotally-mounted toothed arms g', which may be swung in and out of engagement with the screw. In other modifications, a segmental piece or nut engages with one side of the screw only, and is pressed into engagement by a spring.
Patent GB-190507492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Money Tills.
Inventor: COX JEHU CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1905-04-08
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 7492. Cox, J. C. April 8. Tills.-Comprises, besides an upper drawer for the reception of the net receipts, a lower drawer b, which contains a definite amount of change and has compartments to receive equivalent coins when change is extracted. This drawer, made easyrunning by metal flanges v and rollers w as also by central rollers x<1>, y', is pushed open by a spring c when a detent lever d m on a fulcrum q is disengaged either by a protuding lever o e on a fulcrum r, or by pressure at the side of the case if the second lever is omitted. Complete removal of the drawer is normally prevented by a spring catch f and a stop s so that, unless the catch is disengaged, a compartment g for gold coins is only exposed sufficiently to expose its entrance slot. The trigger of a gong i is tripped by a finger j.
Patent GB-190515044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ticket Punching and Registering Apparatus.
Filed: 1905-07-21
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 15,044. Lloyd, F., and Ticket Punch & Register Co. July 21. Locks, key.-A ticket punching and registering apparatus is provided with a lock and seal arrangement for the cover of the punch. Fig. 2 shows the parts of the cover detached and separated, and Figs. 4 and 5 show the construction of the lock. The spring-controlled rocking bolt C has a loose sleeve c<4> provided with a projection c<6> adapted normally to engage with one end of the segmental piece c<5> on the rocking bolt, to keep the bolt in its locking position, with its nose c<2> within the hasp b on the cover B<2>. To unlock, the rocking bolt is turned by an angular movement of the sleeve c<4> against the resistance of the helical spring c<7>, the movement being effected by a key inserted through the opening b<4x>, normally kept closed by a paper disk or other form of seal. This seal b<5> is retained in the hole b<4>, which lies co-axial with the pivot pin c of the bolt C, and is held by the pin b<6> on the cover B<2>. The hasp b lies above a flat spring which raises the cover B<2> after the bolt has been turned by the key.
Patent GB-190526116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Steam Traps.
Inventor: POOLE WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1905-12-15
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 26,116. Poole, W. J. Dec. 15. Steam traps.-In a steam trap of the invertedbell type, such as those described in Specifications Nos. 5938 and 11,801, A.D. 1901, and No. 17,281, A.D. 1902, the inlet H for steam and water of condensation is of lesser area than the discharge aperture F, and directs a jet upon vanes J connected to the open bell carrying the discharge valve E in such a manner as to cause the rotation of the bell and consequent grinding of the discharge valve upon its seat. The inlet H is preferably arranged tangentially to the bell. When the bell falls, opening the valve E, the steam enters through the nozzle Hand causes the bell to rotate. The inertia of the bell is sufficient to cause a grinding of the valve when the bell again rises.
Patent GB-190527009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Electrolytic Production of Chronic Acid
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1905-12-27
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 27,009. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Dec. 27. Chromic acid obtaining.-Acid solutions of chromium compound, of a lower degree of oxidation, e.g. chromium oxide in sulphuric acid, are electrolytically oxidized in a cell in which the electrodes a, k, preferably of hard lead, are separated by a porous or other wall d which does not reach to the bottom of the cell. The cathode liquid is maintained sufficiently acid by suitably supplying the electrolyte, e.g. as an horizontal layer at the bottom of the cathode compartment g. The solution preferably approaches the anode at the points of greatest current density. Specifications No. 15,724, A.D. 1898, and No. 19,029, A.D. 1900, are referred to
Patent GB-190602778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Water Bottles and like Receptacles, and in Fittings to be used therewith
Inventor: BROOKS JOHN BOULTBEE
Filed: 1906-02-05
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 2778. Brooks, J. B., and Holt, J. Feb. 5. Lift valves; attaching valves to bottles.-In hotwater bottles, the material at the mouth, together with a stiffening-piece a<3>, is compressed between the plates f, m, Fig. 1, by means of screw pillars g, to form a water-tight joint. A rubber-faced plate h sliding on these pillars is forced down, when required to close the bag, by means of the screw i. A modified form of valve fitting is shown in Fig. 9, in which a solid cylindrical valve plate h is forced by means of the screw i in the interior of a cylindrical body part f, which is provided with radial apertures f<2> at its lower end for the passage of water to the interior of the bag. Specification No. 6991, A.D. 1904, is referred to.
Patent GB-190603417-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Analysing Gas.
Inventor: SCHATZ EMIL
Filed: 1906-02-12
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 3417. Schatz, E. May 11, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Testing gases.-Relates to gas-analysis apparatus of the kind described in Specifications No. 25,466, A.D. 1905, and No. 1841, A.D. 1906, and consists in the following improvements :- The measuring-chamber d is made bottle-shaped and is placed outside the liquid-containing tank e, being connected therewith by a pipe 4 and chamber f. The siphoning-off pipe 5 opens into the chamber f, and the gas-inlet pipe c extends nearly to the bottom of the chamber d. The needle of the beam o carries a weight 7, which compensates for the increase in weight of the bell k as it rises out of the liquid. A lever 8, mounted on a spindle 10 which is supported by the casing of the apparatus, carries a weight 9 and a float 11, the free end of this lever coming into contact with the arm of the lever o which carries the bell. When the level of liquid in the chamber e and vessel d falls and unseals the pipe 3, the gas which has been analysed escapes from the bell and fresh gas enters the vessel d by the pipe c ; as the liquid rises, it seals the pipe c and then drives the measured volume of gas into the bell k, the rise of the latter and the absorption being indicated on the registering- device. The pipe i which opens into the bell is contracted in the form of a tuyÞre to give a more even entry of gas into the bell. As the liquid falls, the float 11 sinks and the lever 8 presses down the arm of the lever o and with it the bell ; the next rising of the liquid lifts the float 11 and lever 8 and frees the bell.
Patent GB-190605751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mud Retainers or Collectors for Water Clarifying Tanks.
Inventor: VIAL EMILE
Filed: 1906-03-09
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 5751. Vial, E. March 9. Foul waters, treating ; filtering ; precipitating; tanks for.-Mud is separated from water in tanks 10,1,2 on its way to the tank 18. The water passes from the pipe 8 under the baffle-wall 9 into the tank 10, which contains a muddy stratum, formed artificially or by precipitation to aid in the separation of the solid particles from the water. The partly cleared water passes over the wall 11 into the tank 1, which is separated from the tank 2 by partitions 3, 4, having openings 12, 13 at the bottom. The surface water is directed by the wall 7 through a grate 6, through which it afterwards rises again on the 'other side of the wall. The water leaves the tank 2 through a compartment 15 having a baffle 16. The mud collecting in the tank 10 passes at intervals over the wall 11 or through the pipe 23 into the tank 1, and is drawn ofE with that which collects in the tanks 1, 2 by the suction pipe 5. A sluice valve 14 may control the opening 13. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement which may be substituted for the strainer 6. The water passes downwards through a grate 20 and then upwards through gravel, wood fibre, turf, or like material, which is held between perforated plates 21, 6<1>, and is cleansed when necessary by agitating it through the grate 6<1>. Solids may be raked from above the grate 20 into a draining-well (not shown). It is stated that, when the mud collector has a curved form, the muddy water is introduced tangentially from the channel 8.
Patent GB-190607637-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Pocket Device or Means for Mounting and Holding Keys.
Inventor: HECKFORD ROBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1906-03-29
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 7637. Heckford, R. G. March 29. Purses, key. Keys are mounted and held in a purse A provided with suspenders C, one end of each suspender being attached to the flap B, the other ends bearing key-rings or the like D. The suspenders are adapted so that the keys x, X may be placed in the pocket of the purse and enclosed therein by folding the flap.
Patent GB-190610097-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Furnace Plant for Reduction of Ores or the like by Electric Transformer-furnaces.
Inventor: FRICK OTTO
Filed: 1906-04-30
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 10,097. Frick, O. April 30. Electric furnaces.-An induction furnace 1 of small capacity is used for melting metals or reducing ores, and the product flows off into a second furnace 2, of greater capacity but consuming less energy, in which it is refined and stored. The arrangement gives a higher power-factor than a single large furnace, and permits continuous working when different products, such as alloys of steel with chromium or tungsten, are to be produced one after the other, or when the product requires a certain time for refining. The small furnace generally has a primary winding of fewer turns and a core of greater cross-section than the large furnace ; the core of the latter may, however, have a larger section if it is desired to supply it with a greater part of the energy, for instance, before casting. The primary windings may be fed by the same or by separate generators, and may be above, below, inside, or outside the melting-channels. The transformer cores may have a part in common. There may be several furnaces of each kind. Specification No. 28,805, A.D. 1903, is referred to.
Patent GB-190610243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliding or Folding Partitions and Doors.
Inventor: WILKS JOHN
Filed: 1906-05-02
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 10,243. Wilks, J. May 2. Doors; partitions.-Relates to sliding and folding doors for use in fire-engine stations, dwelling- houses, &c. Rollers b on the lower corners of each pair of leaves work on opposite sides of a guidebead g, without bearing directly upon it. The swivelling stems C fit in screwed sleeves D which are retained in tapped brackets E by set-screws. The upper edges of the leaves are supported by studs K running in a corresponding groove. The leaves are steadied by extra studs or rollers m, fixed to brackets m<1> at the sides of the leaves, and running in an auxiliary groove. To allow of the leaves being folded, this groove terminates a short distance from one side of the room, and the brackets m<1> extend varying distances beyond the edges of the leaves. Otber brackets engage fixed stops when the leaves are folded. The studs K and runners b may be applied to the sides of the leaves remote from the brackets m<1>.
Patent GB-190615489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Shifting and Adjusting Seats in Two-wheeled Carriages and like Vehicles.
Inventor: FIRKINS ARTHUR ROBERT
Filed: 1906-07-09
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 15,489. Firkins, A. R. July 9. Seats, adjusting for balancing on axle. In an arrangement for adjusting the seats of two-wheeled carriages and like vehicles for balancing the weight upon the axle, the seat g is provided with a shaft j carrying pinions i, k at its ends which work upon racks b, c fixed to the sides of the body, and also with rollers h and guides f which bear upon and embrace, respectively, rods e extending along the vehicle. The seat is locked in position by a sliding bolt q, Fig. 6, which is normally pressed into engagement with the pinion i, and with a slot q<2> formed in a segmental plate s fixed to the seat, by a spring r connected at r<1> to a hand-lever m. The bolt q is moved out of engagement with the pinion i by the depression of a cap m<1>, Fig. 5, at the upper end of the lever m, the cap being connected to a rod n within the lever, the lower end of which bears upon a bell-crank o pivoted at o' to the lever m and at q<1> to the bolt q. The seat is moved forwards by the hand-lever m, which is, for this purpose, pivoted upon the shaft j by a strap l and is provided with a pivoted pawl t the edge t<5> of which engages with the pinion i. The seat is pushed backwards by foot pressure exerted by the occupants, while seated, the pawl t being raised out of engagement with the pinion i by a side extension t<4> which bears against the nose t<3> of a plate t<2> fixed to the seat.
Patent GB-190619240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Breech Mechanism in Ordnance.
Filed: 1906-08-28
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 19,240. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., and Murray, C. H. Aug. 28. Ordnance breech mechanism. - A spring catch a is provided on the gun, to engage the flange e of the breech-block, so as to prevent rebound of the block during the closing operation. When the breech-screw is rotated for unlocking, a tooth m on the flange e rocks the bellcrank lever k and withdraws the catch.
Patent GB-190620638-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Xanthates of Certain Carbohydrates.
Inventor: CROSS CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-09-17
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 20,638. Cross, C. F., and Briggs, J. F. Sept. 17. Starch.-Xanthates of carbohydrates, other than cellulose, for example the starches, the hemi-celluloses contained in the " ivory nut," and pectic bodies such as the parenchyma of various roots and fruit, are obtained by mixing them with carbon disulphide and then adding caustic alkali in aqueous solution. According to an example, starch so treated is transformed into xanthate of starch in from two to six hours at ordinary temperatures. The reaction may be retarded by diluting the carbon disulphide with an inert liquid, for example a hydrocarbon, or by the addition of the caustic alkali at a low temperature, such as between 0‹ and 5‹ C.
Patent GB-190627037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Receptacles for Storing and Discharging Substances of "Creamy" or Semi-fluid Consistence, more particularly applicable to Mustard Pots.
Inventor: SHELMERDINE ANTHONY
Filed: 1906-11-28
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 27,037. Shelmerdine, A. Nov. 28. Condiment receptacles. - In vessels for containing and discharging m u s - tard and other viscous substances, of the kind in which the discharging-mechanism comprises an elastic ball b in the stopper d, disposed above an isolating-disk e of cork &c., a glass tube f is provided passing through the disk and kept in position by a flared top f<1>.
Patent GB-190701461-A (GB)
Title: Device for Cutting Away Reeds and Waterplants Growing in Ponds and Rivers.
Inventor: ZIEMSEN FRIEDRICH CHRISTOPH
Filed: 1907-01-19
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 1461. Ziemsen, F. C. Jan. 19. Scouring rivers and the like.-An appliance for use in cutting reeds, water plants, &c. growing in ponds, brooks, canals, and rivers consists of a long flexible metal band or wire provided with plain or toothed cutting-edges. Fig. 1 shows a cutting-band with four serrated edges. A somewhat similar band is formed by riveting together two angle-shaped strips of metal. Fig. 3 shows a metal strip with teeth projecting in several directions. Another band comprises a central core with two spiral cutting-edges. Another consists of a flat strip twisted about its longitudinal axis. Another comprises a wire with four longitudinal sets of teeth. Fig. 7 shows a cutter formed by twisting a flat strip of metal. Teeth may be formed in one or both edges. The cutter is placed across the river and dragged up stream while being pulled backwards and forwards.
Patent GB-190702366-A (GB)
Title: Improved Self-threading Shuttle for Looms for Weaving
Inventor: SEFTON-JONES HERBERT
Filed: 1907-01-30
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 2366. Jones, H. Sefton-, [Gabler Webst³hle Akt.-Ges.]. Jan. 30. Loom shuttles.-In a self-threading shuttle, a threading-device is secured in a cavity in the shuttle by a screw and a nut c, and comprises a block provided with overlapping plates d, e, which lie parallel to the side of the shuttle and cover the threading- slot. The device is also provided with a slotted tube i, which extends downwards and is open at the bottom of the shuttle. During the first pick of the shuttle, the ballooning of the weft causes it to enter the opening between the plates d, e and to pass into the space beyond the partition h, whence it passes beyond the partition g either immediately or after a few revolutions. When the shuttle is picked in the opposite direction, the weft is bent back over the shoulder of the block, and passes through a space left between the block and the wood of the shuttle into the slot in the tube i, the entry of the weft into the tube i being permitted by a slot in the bottom of the shuttle, so that when threaded the weft passes from the cop through the space beyond the partition g and down through the tube i to the opening in the bottom of the shuttle.
Patent GB-190703710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Cravats, Neck-ties and the like.
Inventor: WEIBEL ALFRED
Filed: 1907-02-14
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 3710. Weibel, A. Feb. 19, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Neck-tie retainers.-A plate A of celluloid, to be sewn to the tie, has a depression b provided with a circular hole which engages the head b of the collar stud B. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 833, A.D. 1894.]
Patent GB-190703873-A (GB)
Title: Tea Leaf Drying and Withering Machine.
Inventor: DOUGLAS GEORGE CAMERON
Filed: 1907-02-16
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 3873. Douglas, G. C., [Greig, J. N. F., and Greig, A. F.]. Feb. 16. Drying tea.-The tea is placed in cyliuders 1 through doors 6. The doors are closed and fastened by means of catches 8 on rods 7 which engage eye-bolts 9. A clutch 18 is then operated to cause a driving-pulley 29 to rotate the cylinders. The tea leaves are driven outwards by the centrifugal force and bear against the perforated or gauze sides 3 of the cylinders. Supporting-arms 4 at the ends have inclined faces, Fig 11, so that they act as fan blades and induce a current of air from each end, which escapes through the leaves and the perforated sides.
Patent GB-190705472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gauges for Indicating the Level of Petrol or other Motor Fuel in the Fuel Tanks of Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: HONYWOOD COURTENAY JOHN
Filed: 1907-03-07
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 5472. Honywood, C. J., and Honywood, Lady C, M. March 7. Water levels, indicating; scales. -In a gauge for indicating the quantity of oil in the fuel tank of a motor-car, a series of plates e bearing numbers indicating gallons, litres, &c. are so mounted on the face-plate of the gauge as to be separately adjustable along the glass tube a showing the liquid level in the tank. The plates are secured by screws f, which enter a longitudinal slot in the face-plate h and engage with square-headed nuts g. The correct positions of the plates for a particular tank are determined by trial.
Patent GB-190713501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Concentrating or Sorting Apparatus.
Inventor: COWARD WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-06-11
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 13,501. Coward, W. H. June 11. Mills and apparatus combined with apparatus for concentrating, grading, or classifying the crushed ores or minerals. A series of vertical cylindrical chambers A, B, C are connected to the grinding-mill and to one another by means of air ducts 3, 6, which enter the chambers tangentially at the top and leave them centrally, a fan D mounted above the chamber B exhausting air from the chambers A, B and forcing it into the chamber C. The chamber A contains a vane wheel E mounted on a vertical spindle e, the spaces between the vanes being filled by a perforated plate F. The suction pipe 4 of the fan D extends down into the chamber B. The chamber C is provided with a vertical pipe 9 mounted on a shaft 11 and carrying radial vanes 14. The air entering at the inlet 1 of the chamber A causes the wheel E to rotate, and the heavier particles of ore &c. are thrown out and collect in the hopper a. A further separation takes place from the whirling current of air in the chamber B, the deposited particles collecting in the hopper b. The lightest particles are deposited in the hopper c of the chamber C, the air receiving a whirling motion from the wheel 14 and passing up the pipe 9 into the expansion chamber H, whence it escapes by an outlet 10. The various grades of material are discharged from the hoppers a, b, c by screw conveyers 17, 18, 19, and regulating-valves are fitted in the lower part of the chamber A and in the fan casing. According to the Provisional Specification, the chamber C is provided with an outlet pipe extending down into the chamber, and the air impinges on an inverted cone below the pipe.
Patent GB-190716648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Carriage Lamps and the like.
Inventor: BOOTY WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-07-20
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 16,648. Booty, W., and Salt, W. J., [trading as Booty & Salt]. July 20. Carriage lamps and lamps for motor-cars &c. are economically made by so constructing the body that no frame is required to be soldered &c. in the door opening; the body is constructed to be strong without depending on the frames of the glass, and the fixing of the cones and back reflector is facilitated. The top 1, Fig. 1, side 2, and bottom 3 are made in a known way from one blank sheet stamped to form depressions 4, 5 and a curved back 2, and nicks 6, 7 are made where the blank is to be bent. One edge of the blank is rolled over to form a sham wire edge 8, Figs. 1 and 4, and the other edge 9 is raised. The blank is then bent, and secured in the position shown in Fig. 1 by soldering at the nicks 6, 7, by inserting the bent ends of a wire 12 into the edges 8 at the corners 14, 16, and securing the rod by soldering &c. and by inserting the cranked ends of a wire 13 into holes 20, 21 and clenching the ends on to the top and bottom of the body. The rod 12 and the three edges 8 form a frame for the door. The reflector 22 and cones 23, 24 are adapted to be easily held in position. The reflector 22 is first placed in position with one of its edges engaged under the side edge 8. The edges 30, 31 of the cones also engage under the edge 8, thereby keeping the reflector in place, the reflector engages the edges of the cones near the back 2, and the other sides of the cones are secured by soldering at the corners 15, 17. The front and side glasses are secured in the usual way.