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Patent GB-190601904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heating, Cooling and Ventilating Apparatus for use on Board Ship.
Inventor: STEWART ALEXANDER WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-01-25
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 1904. Stewart, A. W. Jan. 25. Systems. - Relates to improvements in the type of apparatus for heating, cooling, and ventilating ships described in Specification No. 4783, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Heating], and termed " thermotanks," and consists in fitting the air-trunks and valves within the body of the casing, which is fixed over a single aperture in the deck. The general arrangement of apparatus as described in the above-mentioned Specification is employed, a two-way valve K in the form of a curved plate ,actuated by a rock shaft j and lever j' serving instead of the two valves previously employed. When the valve K is in the position shown, and the valve M, Fig. 1, open, air is enabled to pass from the shaft I to the heater or cooler B, and thence to the passage F. A. by-pass valve E may be provided to allow the temperature of the air-current to be regulated. When the plate K is in the position shown in dotted. lines, air is drawn from the inner bottom G and expelled through a valve L, Fig. 1, to the shaft I. A single opening is made in the deck, the air-trunk G, being formed by an inner casing C.
Patent GB-190606369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handle Fastenings for Scrubbing and Street Brushes.
Inventor: MAUSSHARDT MICHAEL
Filed: 1906-03-16
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 6369. Mausshardt, M. March 16. Handles.-A handle is fixed to the stock c of a scrubbing or street brush by a socket member comprising one or two internally screwed tubes a<1> inclined at forty-five degrees to the horizontal and mounted on a plate a', which, when two tubes are used, is furnished with a screw peg a<3>. The plate a<2> is fastened to the brush top at all four corners by nails or screws, and the recess d in the stock is then filled up with tar or the like. By this means the binding-wire of the bristle bundles is prevented from rusting.
Patent GB-190612805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash Locks.
Inventor: PACKER JESSE S
Filed: 1906-06-01
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 12,805. Packer, J. S. June 1. Sash fastenings.-A sash lock to hold the upper and lower sashes in a relative position and to lock them in that position to the window frame consists of a plate 1. Fig. 1, having two bolt casings 2, 3 at right-angles to each other. Bolts 4, 5 slide in the casings, in which slots 6, 7 are cut to permit headed pins 8, 9 to be secured to the bolts so as to move them in and out of the recesses 16 made in the upper sash rail 18 and in the window frame 17. The plate is fixed to the lower sash by means of screws and the portions 10, 11 which extend downwards, the portion 10 being provided with a screw while the others 4, 11 are provided with projections and fit flush with the side rail. A short slot 7<a> is made at right-angles to the slot 7 at its inner end into which the pin 9 may be moved and so prevent the bolt 5 from moving outward when the sash is being lowered or raised. Specifications No. 19,962, A.D. 1891, No. 5588, A.D. 1893, No. 24,237, A.D. 1901, and No. 10,659, A.D. 1904, are referred to.
Patent GB-190614082-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Head Frame for Windmills.
Inventor: MCMASTER CATHERINE JANE
Filed: 1906-06-19
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 14,082. McMaster, C. J. June 19. Turbines.-The frame carrying the wheel of a windmill is pivoted at its top and bottom and is so constructed that any desired length of crank can be used. The frame 5 is mounted in bearings 6, 7, the former of which is secured by guy ropes 8 while the latter rests on a platform supported by standards 9. The shaft 11 is suitably mounted in the frame and carries the wind-wheel 10 and a chain-wheel 13, geared to a second chain-wheel 15 on the shaft 16, which drives the plunger rod 22 through rods 19 and a cross-head 20. The foot bearing 7 has a leather guide - washer 26 for the plunger 22, and rests on balls 27. The upper bearing rests on balls 32 and is provided with a lubricating-cup 34, eyeholes 29, and shackles 30 for the guv ropes. The frame is provided with ladder rungs and the usual tail-piece 24 with an operating rope 25.
Patent GB-190617677-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Transmitting Rotary Motion applicable for other purposes.
Inventor: JACKSON ARTHUR JAMES
Filed: 1906-08-07
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 17,677. Jackson, A. J. Aug. 7. Fixed-abutment type having outwardly-sliding vanes. An hydraulic clutch is formed by securing a vane-disk b to the driving-member, which causes the water to act on a drum g on the driven member, or, in the case of slipping, to pass a piston or like valve m, as shown in Fig. 1. The vanes e in the disks b are pressed outwards by the springs f. Cams t, t<1> keep the vanes out of engagement while they are passing the piston valve m. By raising or lowering the valve m, the water is allowed more or less free passage to give the free clutch or variable gearing. The apparatus may be used as a brake.
Patent GB-190624552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: FISHER HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1906-11-02
Granted: 1907-12-02
Abstract: 24,552. Fisher, H. J. Nov. 2. Gas and like engines, suitable for use on motor road vehicles, draw in separate charges of air and combustible mixture, which remain apart until after the explosion. The isolation is effected by gauze screens or other extensions carried by the pistons or mounted in the combustion chamber. In the four-stroke-cycle engine shown in Fig. 3, air and combustible mixture are drawn into the chambers u, s through valves v, w, respectively. After ignition, the air in the chamber u is expanded by the passage of the combustion products through the flutings t. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, a gauze screen m separates the cylinder and the combustion chamber. The air and gas charges enter separately through the inlet valves o, p, respectively, the air being drawn in first and remaining below the gauze screen m during compression. A modification of Fig. 3 is also described, in which the extension of the piston is replaced by a perforated sleeve which works in an annular chamber in the combustion chamber. The sleeve serves to separate the air and explosive mixture until after the explosion. A combined lift and piston valve is described, which regulates the admission of the air and gas charges to the engine shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190624668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lock Nuts.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-11-03
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 24,668. Boult, A. J., [Bostock, H., and Peck, J. A.]. Nov. 3. Locking nuts.-A saucershaped washer E made of spring steel is provided with radial ribs e to engage grooves d in the nut D or bolt - head C, and with grooves e' on the underside. The washer is flattened out by engagement with the work, or is used in conjunction with a helical spring F, having a tooth f engaging a groove e<1> on the underside ot the washer.
Patent GB-190627938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Signalling by Means of Electromagnetic Waves.
Inventor: FOREST LEE DE
Filed: 1906-12-07
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 27,938. Forest, L. de. Dec. 8, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Bearings, instruments for determining.-Relates to apparatus for signalling by electro-magnetic waves, the chief object being to enable a ship or other moving body provided with receiving-apparatus to locate its position with respect to a stationary or moving body provided with transmitting-apparatus. A prime - mover J, Fig. 1, drives a generator G by a belt and a signalling- wheel Q by worm gearing P, P<1>, and another belt. A brush R makes electric contact with the wheel Q, and a brush R<1> makes connexion at intervals with contacts S on the wheel. The primary of a step-up transformer is included in the generator circuit, the secondary being connected to the spark-gap A<1> through brushes 7, 8 and rings 7<1>, 8<1>. A parabolic or other reflector B carries the oscillator by means of insulators 9, 9<1>, and is rotated by shafts I, F and bevel-gearing. The operation of the prime-mover J causes the oscillator to emit electro-magnetic waves, which are concentrated in one direction by the reflector B, this direction being continuously varied. For the purpose of transmitting direction-indicating signals, the wheel Q is divided into sixteen sectors as shown in Fig. 2, each beiog provided with contacts s, s<1>, &c. and adapted to produce a series of one or more dots according to the position of the reflector. The wheel Q is also provided with frequently recurring contacts T which are different for each transmitting device or "aerophore," in order to indicate the location of the aerophore from which the direction signals are transmitted. The action of a modified transmitting-device depends upon the fact that the radiation of electro-magnetic waves from an inclined antenna is most intense in the direction of inclination.
Patent GB-190714857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash Fasteners.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1907-06-27
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 14,857. Lake, H. W., [Mulcahy, D.]. June 27. Sash fastenings ; catches, gravity.-Mounted in the casing 4, Fig. 1, secured to the sash bar is a gravity catch 1, the end 8 of which is adapted to engage the stops of rack 9 in the window frame. A handle 11, secured to the catch and passing through the slot 12 in the casing, is used for releasing the catch. In the modification shown in Fig. 4. a pivoted piece 13 is provided in the casing, by means of which a pawl 19 is turned into engagement with the rack and locked in position. , The. fastening is especially applicable to the windows of railway and tramway cars, and to shutters.
Patent GB-190715088-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Embalming Corpses and other Organic Bodies.
Inventor: GIOVANNI GIOVANNI CHIARELLA FU
Filed: 1907-07-01
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 15,088. Chiarella, G. July 1. Preserving animal and vegetable substances.- Organic bodies, especially corpses, are embalmed or preserved by immersion, without previous treatment, for four or five days in a bath of corrosive sublimate dissolved in alcohol to the extent of six grammes per litre, or of " lysoform," an alcoholic solution of soap, potash, and formaldehyde, or of a mixture of equal parts of the two.
Patent GB-190718206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mail Delivery Systems
Inventor: STOUT JOHN FRANK
Filed: 1907-08-12
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 18,206. Stout, J. F. Aug. 12. Vehicles for elevated railways.-A cigar-shaped mail-carrier 15 contains a telescoping- part 26 which is raised and lowered by means of a block-andtackle connexion between the roof of the carrier and the floor of the part 26. Windows at the forward end of the part 26 are in line with windows in the part 15. The wheels 14 of the carrier travel on the cable 13. The shafts 16 of the wheels are journaled in the upper ends of uprights 17 mounted on the roof of the carrier and retained in position by brace rods. A motor 19 is mounted on a frame 18 carried by these shafts and uprights. The shaft 21 of the motor is connected by sprocket gearing with the shaft of the forward wheel 14. Posts 7, disposed in pairs on opposite sides of the road, are connected at their upper ends by brace rods, and carry brackets 8 with hangers 9 for the trolley wire 10, and parallel brackets 11 with arms 12 supporting the track 13. The electric motor is controlled from within the part 26. The car is stopped on reaching a mail box, the part 26 is lowered, and mail is collected or delivered through a door in the lowered part To prevent the wheels from slipping from the track, they are grooved or flanged, and a continuous tread of rubber or similar material is fitted in the groove.
Patent GB-190719913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames or Pans to Receive Biscuits from Biscuit Cutting Machines for Transferring to Ovens
Inventor: CLARKE WILLIAM RICHARD
Filed: 1907-09-06
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 19,913. Clarke, W. R. Sept. 6. Ovens.-An appliance for transferring biscuits from a cutting-machine to an oven comprises a frame 1 provided with two ledges on which are placed a number of peels 3, each peel having lugs 6 fitting into undercut recesses 7 in the next peel. One of the ledges 2<a> is movable and serves to clamp the peels in position by means of screwed rods 4 and nuts 5 ; springs, set-screws, &c. may be used for the same purpose. After the frame of peels has been charged by the panning-machine, each peel is detached and discharged into the oven.
Patent GB-190722209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Detachable Rims for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: DOOLITTLE PERRY ERNEST
Filed: 1907-10-08
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 22,209. Doolittle, P. E. Oct. 8. Felloes or rims.-In detachable tyre-carrying rims of the type comprising a transversely divided rim member capable of being expanded and contracted for fixing on the felloe and of being further contracted for removing the tyre, the expanding and contracting means for securing the rim on the wheel lie wholly in the channel of the gutter-shaped felloe ring, and comprise a screwed sleeve a, Fig. 1, with worm-wheel g mounted in a bracket b fixed to one end of the divided rim and a screwed spindle e with lug f passing through a hole f<1> in the other end of rim. The sleeve is rotated by the worm spindle h mounted transversely in the bracket b. A hook 6 is pivoted on the pin 7 and adapted to lock the lug f against accidental withdrawal. A strip b<2> of rubber covers the joint of the divided rim, and a layer d' of fibre, vulcanite, raw hide, or other suitable packing is interposed between the detachable rim d and the felloe ring m. As an alternative, the sleeve may be pivotally connected to one end of the rim and the screwed spindle rotatably carried in a bracket ; the means of rotating the rotatable member of the screw coupling may consist of meshing bevel-wheels or the like. To remove the tyre, the rim is contracted, after removal from the wheel, by the screw coupling shown in Fig. 4, whereof one member is connected to one end of the rim through the bar 10 engaging the open slotted block 3, and the other member comprises a rotatable screwed spindle 16 carried by the bracket 14 connected to the open slotted block 4 by turning the bar 15 as by the key 11. A guide b<3> is arranged over the bracket band secured by a key inserted into the spindle h.
Patent GB-190728529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Borders for Embroidery and the like.
Inventor: FINK-SIBLER PHILIPP
Filed: 1907-12-28
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 28,529. Sibler, P. Fink-. Dec. 28. Ornamental sewing and embroidery.-The position of the rows of stitching of a border is arranged at an angle to permit of cutting-out angular sections m, n, o along the rows of stitching d, d<2>, so that, when the parts thus formed are placed together and secured to the inside fabric c, the rows of stitching along the cuts exactly fit each other. The angle of the stitching and cuts is arranged to suit the shape of the centre-piece.
Patent GB-190805548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pedestals or Bearings.
Inventor: WALKER HAROLD
Filed: 1908-03-12
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 5548. Walker, H., [trading as Walker & Co., H.]. March 12. Pedestals; lubricating.-A pedestal bearing for shafts &c., having means for inspection and lubrication. is provided with an upper portion A hinged at H and secured by nuts N on a swivel bolt C, which passes through a slot in the edge of the part A. Solid or other lubricant is contained in a passage E. The lubricant which works along the shaft collects in recesses P and returns to the central portion of the bearing through a passage P<1> and apertures P<2>, which coincide with apertures in the brasses. The lower part of the bearing is lubricated by means of grooves F<1> which are fed from lubricators H through passages G.
Patent GB-190807467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Receptacles for Writing Fluids.
Inventor: JONES JOSEPH ERNEST STACEY
Filed: 1908-04-04
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 7467. Jones, J. E. S. April 4. Inkstands.-Relates to portable ink receptacles, suitable for charging fountain pens, ink-pots, &c., and of the kind made of celluloid, xylonite, vulcanite, or like incorrodible material and provided with flexible sides or a light flexible portion, a detachable nozzle, and a removable cap. The flexible body 2 is made in one piece, and is fitted with a flexible bottom which buckles under pressure and resumes its normal shape when the pressure is withdrawn. The nozzle 3 may be separate, as shown, or may be integral, in which case a filling orifice, closed by a stopper, is provided. Washers 6 of leather &c. are inserted between the body and the nozzle, and between the nozzle and the cap 5. Incorrodible metal, such as nickel, platinum, silver, gold, palladium, or their alloys, may be used. The receptacle may be enclosed in a rigid casing or sheath.
Patent GB-190808769-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sparking-plug.
Inventor: BLUM EDOUARD
Filed: 1908-04-22
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 8769. Blum, E. June 11, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Gas and like engines, igniting in. The sparkgap in a sparking-plug is adjustable and the electrodes are mounted so as to reduce the liability to short-circuiting. One electrode 1 is slit at the end and passes through a hole in the other disk electrode 11, the slit being expanded by means of the wedge-shaped end 18 of the nut 16 to vary the gap. The electrode 1 is partly enclosed in a chamber 10 having perforated sides, and is provided with a number of insulating-washers 2, 5 and two asbestos washers 13, 14, the electrode 1 being held centrally in the electrode 11 by means of the tubular end 17 of the nut 16 while the nut 15 is being screwed home.
Patent GB-190814178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hatchways.
Inventor: HANSEN OSCAR
Filed: 1908-07-03
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 14,178. Hansen, O., and Closter, J. July 3. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Loading and unloading.-In ships provided with long hatchways the cross-stays a are fixed below the deck to facilitate loading and unloading. Long articles are first lowered on to the stay a and then stowed below.
Patent GB-190816723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collars for Personal Wear.
Inventor: DOUGLAS WILLIAM PERCY
Filed: 1908-08-08
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 16,723. Douglas, W. P. Aug. 8. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Collars. - The ends of the outer front portions of double collars are held in position either by connecting them together or to the back portion of the collar. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the collar may be formed with a cut-away portion d, which gives the appearance of a single collar in front, and the ends of the front portion c are formed with holes e which are fastened in front. Lapels may be added to conceal the holes e. As shown in Figs. 3 and 4, lapels are added, but one stud hole m is on an extension of the outer portion c, and the other hole n is behind the other lapel. As shown in Fig. 6, both front and back portions are provided with stud holes p, q, which are covered by lapels. As shown in Fig. 8, the front portions are formed with holes r, through which a lace s is passed and fastened. The inner band may be dispensed with towards the front, so that the collar is fastened entirely by the cord s. As shown in Fig. 11, the front portion has tabs f and cut-away portions g, and one stud is passed through the holes in the front and back portions. As shown in Fig. 13, shorter tabs f are provided requiring a separate stud. As shown in Figs. 14 and 15, the back portion is cut away at the front, and the front portion is provided with tabs f having two stud holes. Lapels may be added to the front ends.
Patent GB-190818992-A (GB)
Title: A Pocket Spirit Level.
Inventor: ASHTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-09-10
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 18,992. Ashton, W. Sept. 10. Levels.-A pocket spirit-level consists of a solid ring a of metal bored at g to receive the spirit-level b. Two slots d<1> and d<2> are cut in the central plane of the ring, the inner edges of the slots being parallel to the spirit tube. For upper-surface levelling, a ruler is clamped in the slot d<2> by a screw c. For under-surface levelling the ruler is clamped in the slot d<1>, the screw c being transferred from the hole f to the hole e. The level may be clamped to an engineer's square for vertical adjustment.
Patent GB-190819772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mud and Weather Screens or Guards for Motor Cycles.
Inventor: MILLER JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-09-21
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 19,772. Miller, J. A. Sept 21. Drawings to Specification. Motor road vehicles.-In a combined mud and weather screen or guard for motor-cycles comprising a lower portion or undershield and approximately vertical screens at the back and front, the top of the front portion of the screen is recessed for the passage of air on to the engine cylinder. The under portion is turned upwards and then inclined to the rear, the inclined portion joining the deflectors and being, if necessary, slotted to pass one of the supports of the magneto.