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Patent GB-190513025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: RIDINGS WILLIAM REGINALD
Filed: 1905-06-23
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 13,025. Ridings, W. R. June 23. Arc lamps. - A levelling-device for downwardly convergent electrodes consists of a bar, rod, or platform 11, which is raised towards the electrodes 13 when these are fed downwards. The device is carried by a rod 9, pivoted to a lever 3, which is connected to the cores of series and shunt solenoids 1, 2 and by a rod 8 to the clutches 10 or other feed mechanism. The rod 9 may be given a helical motion by means of a pin-and-slot arrangement. To assist in striking the arc, one electrode may be arranged so as to move laterally, and the levelling-device may be of conducting-material.
Patent GB-190516960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: BRIGHTMORE ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-08-22
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 16,960. Brigrhtmore, A. W. Aug. 22. Vertical boilers.-In boilers of the De Dion type, the bottom rows of tubes c are sloped upwards from the inner to the outer water spaces. Baffles g, h may be fitted in the steam spaces. The fire is fed through a door at the side or from the top by leaving out some of the tubes ; or liquid fuel may be used. The steam is dried in the tubes e, f
Patent GB-190517437-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Compensating Platform Press.
Inventor: AYGUESVIVES JEAN ALBERT AUGUST
Filed: 1905-08-29
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 17,437. Ayguesvives, J. A. A. d'. Aug. 29. Presses.-Relates to a press particularly applicable for copying documents, in which the platform is operated by cams or eccentrics on a shaft mounted in the base-plate, and consists in providing means whereby the pressure may be regulated. The press comprises a base a, a head b supported by uprights c, and a vertically movable platform d, on the underside of which is a recess accommodating a movable piece h carrying two wedges i. The wedges i are retained in the recess by screws l, the heads of which slide in dovetail grooves t and are adjusted by a screw j. The piece h rests on two eccentrics f on a shaft e, which is rotated by means of a handle g to operate the press. A plate m, which may be adjusted to bear against the shaft e with varying pressure, is provided to prevent the return of the shaft e under the reaction of the press. The number of shafts e and eccentrics f thereon may be varied according to the size of the press. Hooks may be provided at the side of large presses for connecting the base-plate a and press head b to prevent distortion of the latter.
Patent GB-190519656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lavatory Basins.
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
Filed: 1905-09-29
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 19,656. Adams, M. J. Sept. 29. Lavatory basins. -The vessel is pivoted at Band when tilted empties through an outlet C into the mouth D of the waste pipe. Specifications No. 3383, A.D. 1881, No. 4286, A.D. 1884, No. 3734, A.D. 1891, and No. 9333, A.D. 1893, are referred to.
Patent GB-190520676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-10-12
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 20,676. Golby, F. W , [Howserand Patent Bottle Co.]. Oct. 12. Bottles, non-refillable.- The bottle neck is restricted at 3 to provide a seat for a frustro-conical valve 5 which operates in a chamber 8 at the lower end of a guard 6, which is cemented in the neck. Tampering with the valve is prevented by the disposition of the liquid ports 10 and outlet 9. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 11,678, A.D. 1897.]
Patent GB-190521566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Supply of Gas to Gas Engines.
Inventor: REICHENBACH FRITZ
Filed: 1905-10-23
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 21,566. Reichenbach, F. Oct. 23. Gas engines are supplied with gas at atmospheric pressure in order that the air and gas pressure may be uniform. The Figure shows an engine supplied by a pressure gas-producer b through a balanced gas-holder e. If a suction producer be used, an exhauster will also be necessary. Specification No. 13,273, A.D. 1902, is referred to.
Patent GB-190522741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Indicators for Ships' Electric Signal and similar Lamps.
Inventor: HARRISON THOMAS
Filed: 1905-11-06
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 22,741. Harrison, T., and Frazer, A. S. Nov. 6. Signals, electric-lamp and automatic - alarm. - Small electric lamps are arranged in series with signal lamps such as ship's side or masthead lamps to indicate the state of the latter, a resistance acting also as an electro-magnet being arranged to ring a bell if a lamp goes out entirely. The masthead lamp . a shown has two filaments ; if one filament breaks, the "pilot " lamp e in series, which has a filament of the same cross-section, glows, and if both break it goes out and the electromagnet g in series lets fall the armature m, ringing the bell k, which is shunted across the resistance j of a lamp similar to the lamp a.
Patent GB-190526329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Grinding or Polishing Machines for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: MOORE CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1905-12-18
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 26,329. Moore, C. H. Dec. 18. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). D u s t, confining a n d expelling on generation.-A cutting or scraping roll for use in removing the grain of the soles of boots and shoes, and consisting of a number of longitudinal ribs S<1> provided with inclined cutting-edges s<2>, may be fitted on the shaft B of the grinding or polishing machine described in Specification No. 7249, A.D. 1905, in which case it is fitted with a dust casing T and a pipe T' leading to an exhaust fan L.
Patent GB-190601933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: BURNETT CUTHBERT
Filed: 1906-01-25
Granted: 1907-01-25
Abstract: 1933. Burnett, C. Jan. 25. Tyres, pneumatic.-Pneumatic tyres of the kind described in Specification No. 3091, A.D. 1905, in which air-tight joints are made between the sides of the tyre and the edges of a metal hoop g surrounding the felloes by bolted clamping-rings c, are formed in two parts a, a<1>. The inner part a', which is preferably cellular and made of pure rubber, has extensions which overlap the edges of the hoop g, the outer part, which is strengthened with canvas, also overlapping the hoop g. The two parts are cemented together after the outer part has been slightly vulcanized, and the compound tyre is then further vulcanized. The air cells are of any suitable shape, and are arranged circumferentially, diagonally, or in staggered relation. The tread of the tyre is formed with cup-shaped recesses h, to prevent slipping by suction action on the road. In modifications, Figs. 5 and 7, the inner part of the tyre comprises linings to continuous or cellular air spaces in the outer part and do not overlap the metal hoop g. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the edges of the tyre are clamped between rings c and a metal rim. According to the Provisional Specification, the inner part of the tyre may comprise a filling of highly resilient rubber, and tyres of the kind described may be protected by plain or corrugated hoops of hard drawn brass embedded in the treads or placed between the inner and outer parts of the tyres.
Patent GB-190602198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a Fermenting-tun Spoon.
Inventor: MACKENSEN ANTON WILHELM
Filed: 1906-01-29
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 2198. Mackensen, A. W. Jan. 29. Brewing.-A dished wire network fixed in a frame a, provided with a handle e and a strengthening cross-piece f, is used for collecting scum and yeast from a fermenting-tun.
Patent GB-190603635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Barriers for Mine Shafts.
Inventor: MIKA JOSEF
Filed: 1906-02-14
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 3635. Mika J., and Nowrotek, A. Feb. 14. Lifts.-To prevent access of a corve to the mine haft excepting when the cage is present, pivoted arms b carrying a cross-bar or barrier c are provided which normally obstruct the passage of the corve, As the cage reaches the landing-stage, it forces curved arms integral with the arms b into recesses in the guides a, and the barrier rises into the position shown in dotted lines, so as to permit the corve to enter the cage.
Patent GB-190604221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oscillaphones or Hertzian Wave Responsive Devices.
Inventor: MASSIE WALTER WENTWORTH
Filed: 1906-02-20
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 4221. Massie, W. W. Feb. 20. Telegraphs.-Relates to a wave-responsive device in which a conducting-bar 5 lightly bridges two carbon blocks 4 which are in connexion with the terminals 7<a>. The bar 5 is maintained in position by means of an adjustable permanent magnet 8 and pins 9. The whole is mounted on an insulating- block 3 supported on a wooden base 2.
Patent GB-190605575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lightning Arresters
Filed: 1906-03-07
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 5575. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. March 7. Resistances, used in connexion with lightning- arresters, consist of carborundum rods 35, arranged in a zigzag manner between porcelain partitions 34 on a porcelain base 32, consecutive rods being connected by copper clips 36.
Patent GB-190625053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Mechanism for Motor Cycles and like Vehicles.
Inventor: WALL ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-11-07
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 25,053. Wall, A. W. Nov. 7. Gas and like engines, starting. In motorcycles &c., the pulley driven by the belt from the engine is connected to the road wheel by a clutch, so that the engine may be started by hand when the clutch is disconnected. The belt pulley A is fixed to a sleeve B provided with a starting-handle F at its outer end. The road wheel D is supported in ball-bearings upon a fixed axle d<2>, one end of which is supported by the forked member C<1> of the cycle frame, while the other is mounted in the sleeve B which is supported by the fork member C. The clutch members a', d<3> are carried by the belt pulley A and wheel D, respectively, and are operated by any suitable mechanism, such as an operating rod or wire passing through a hole drilled in the axle d<2> and connected with arms H.
Patent GB-190626102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fittings to Support Shelves and other Articles.
Inventor: COTGREAVE ALFRED
Filed: 1906-11-19
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 26,102. Cotgreave, A. Nov. 19. Book-Cases and shelves; brackets; shelves and shelving.-In order to enable shelves to be adjusted as to height without the necessity of removing the books or other articles therefrom, they are each carried by a single support at each end consisting of a notched strip a, Fig. 1, fixed to a standard or support and a plate d, Figs. 2 and 3, fixed to the shelf. The notches b slope downwards as shown in Fig. 1, or they may be simple horizontal notches, or of bayonet-joint shape, or they may have the form shown in Fig. 11. The part e of the plate d projects beyond the end of the shelf, and is twisted or shaped to correspond with the size and shape of the notches. Fig. 5 shows a shelf c in the supported position. In book-shelves constructed of metal, the notched strips may form part of the standards of the book-presses, and the plates may form part of the shelves. This construction of support may be adapted for brackets for small articles by providing notches in a single strip, in which pegs or plates on the brackets may be engaged.
Patent GB-190700067-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Grooving Columns, Boards, Planks and the like.
Inventor: SCHULZ KARL HEINRICH
Filed: 1907-01-01
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 67. Schulz, K. H. Jan. 1. Planes.-The bearing - surfaces of planes for grooving columns, boards, planks, &c. consist of rollers mounted on a rectangular frame. The rectangular frame is formed by longitudinal bars a and cross-bars n. The cross-bars n have slots i for the reception of screws provided with adjustable vertical rollers c which are connected by bars x. The frame runs on horizontal rollers g attached to the bars a. The cross-bars n arc provided with scales s, by the aid of which the distance of the grooves from the edge of the column may be set. The plane irons h are situated in slanting recesses and are held by screws f. The cutting- edges of the plane iron are adjusted so that one projects beyond the other. The plane is operated from the handles o or p,
Patent GB-190702428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Schreinering Apparatus for Fabrics
Inventor: PICKLES THOMAS
Filed: 1907-01-31
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 2428. Pickles, T., and Pickles, J. Jan. 31. Silk, treating to imitate ; calendering and pressing.-In schreinering-apparatus, the fibre roller d is mounted in the frame a underneath the engraved metal roller e, and is supported by a second metal roller c, the rollers being laterally supported by the vertical sides of the frame. The top and bottom rollers are geared together by wheels f, through a wheel g, thus enabling the fibre roller d to be driven from both sides. The roller c may be made hollow for the passage of cold water, air, &c. In modifications, the rollers e, c may be interchanged, or the supporting-roller c may be replaced by a number of antifrictional surfaces. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 1208, A.D. 1863.]
Patent GB-190708133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Billiard Cues.
Inventor: ADORJAN JULIUS
Filed: 1907-04-08
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 8133. Adorjan, J. April 8. Billiards.-Relates to a billiard cue of the type described in Specification No. 5234, A.D. 1906. The fore part 8 and the butt end 7 are each provided with screw-threaded bosses 3 provided with central tapped bores adapted to engage the threaded shanks f of the variable weights 9, washers 10 serving to keep the, weights secure during repeated impact of the cue. The fore part and butt end of the cue are connected by a hollow tube t of aluminium or the like threaded at its ends. In a modification, the weights are introduced completely into the bored portion of the bosses 3 and are secured therein by a screw plug, which bears on the weights through the intermediary of an elastic packing.
Patent GB-190711134-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Treating Hides, Skins and Leather.
Inventor: CHAIN ELMER ELLSWORTH
Filed: 1907-05-13
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 11,134. Chain, E. E. Jan. 3, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Hides and skins, raw and tanned or tawed, treating. - Consists of a machine for putting out wrinkled hides and skins in such a manner as to remove the wrinkles, especially from the shanks, the same machine also being suitable for scouring, scudding, and stoning-out. The wrinkled hide is supported on a cushioned bed 20 which normally falls by gravity, and may be raised by footoperated linkage 27, 28, 32, 34 to bring the hide into contact with the rotating drum a which has oppositely-directed spiral blades b. The drum is carried by an arm c which is pivoted at d and linked to a spur-wheel k so as to reciprocate over the table 20 when the main shaft n is driven. It is simultaneously rotated by a belt 16 and pulley 15 which is driven from the shaft n.
Patent GB-190712927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Two Speed Gears, especially applicable to Motor Cycles.
Inventor: COLLIER HENRY HERBERT
Filed: 1907-06-04
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 12,927. Collier, H. H., and Collier, H. A. June 4. Brakes.-In a two-speed hub gear for motor-cycles &c., of the type in which pairs of intermeshing planetpinions are employed, the low speed is obtained by holding the pinion c stationary by sliding the member d into engagement with a drum i rigidly secured to a fixed axle j. Operation is effected by levers r pivoted upon the drum i, and Bowden &c. mechanism t acting against a spring q.
Patent GB-190713220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hurdles used in Racing.
Inventor: MORTIMER PHILIP
Filed: 1907-06-07
Granted: 1908-06-09
Abstract: 13,220. Mortimer, P. June 7. Hurdles.-The upper portions of hurdles used for racing are constructed in sections adapted to yield when struck by a horse, and are provided with means for returning the parts to their original positions. The base of the hurdle may be constructed of a longitudinal bar 1 having feet 2 for securing it into the ground, or the bar may be partly embedded in the ground. Each upper portion 5 is secured to a bar 8, fixed to the base 1, by spring hinges 6 capable of yielding in one or both directions, so that after being struck it returns to its original position.
Patent GB-190713604-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Testing the Quality or Durability of Fabrics or Tissues.
Inventor: WHATMOUGH WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-06-12
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 13,604. Whatmough, W. H. June 12. Testing paper.-The quality or durability of fabrics or tissues, such as paper, is tested by subjecting the materials, which are carried on a roller e, to a series of blows from hammers g, and noting the effect. A sheet of paper may be interposed between the fabric and the roller, which is rotated after each set of blows, and a line of ink or carbon impressions may be formed on the paper for each set of blows. By comparing the first and last lines of impressions, the extent to which the fabric has been effected is observed. The fabric is stretched between combs c on light upright standards b. The hammers are pivoted on a round bar h on a portable frame, and are formed with tail-pieces k, adapted to be struck by fingers p on a barrel o, which may be driven by a crank-handle q. The hammers are thereby raised, and, under the action of adjustable springs n, they descend to an extent limited by a stop-bar m. The hammer heads are provided with serrated or notched face blocks, dies, or the like l, and, under the influence of the elastic parts j of the hammers, continue their descent, giving the fabric sharp momentary impacts. The barrel o is journaled on a carriage r, slid ably mounted on the frame a and adjusted to and from the hammers by a screw r. A lock-nut t is provided,
Patent GB-190719025-A (GB)
Title: Improved Motor Lorry.
Inventor: TROUILLIEZ LEOPOLD
Filed: 1907-08-23
Granted: 1908-08-24
Abstract: 19,025. Trouilliez, L. Aug. 23. Loading and unloading.-In a motor lorry having a vertically-movable platform, the platform is raised and lowered by wedge mechanism actuated by the motor of the lorry. The lorry is used in combination with a loading platform or staging and may be provided with weighing-apparatus. The lorry platform 2 has inclined faces resting on inclined planes or wedges 9 integral with nuts 7 running on right and left handed screw-threads 3 cut on shafts having worm-wheels 6 driven by worms 5 on a cross-shaft 4 driven by the motor. The frame of the lorry is composed of U-shaped members 1 joined together and forming a protecting- frame for the raising-mechanism. In operation the lorry is run beneath a platform 11 carrying the load; the platform 2 is then raised to lift the platform 11 from the ground. The platform 11 has hinged side and end frames 13,14, which are turned up as shown in Fig. 2, when resting upon the platform 2. The frames 13 are provided with wheels 15, by which the platform 11 can be transported. An ordinary platform resting upon independent supports may be employed. In Fig. 3, the platform 2 is arranged to be lowered upon a weighing- platform 18, the part supporting the scale beam 17 being placed at the outside of the chassis.
Patent GB-190723709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo Electric Machines.
Inventor: UNDERWOOD LOUIS EDWARD
Filed: 1907-10-26
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 23,709. Underwood, L. E., and Smith, C. P. Oct. 27, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Armatures; casings; cooling and ventilating.-A multiple-unit dynamo - electric machine, for example a motorgenerator, comprises two stationary frames bolted together by means of an annular spacing - block and two rotors upon a common shaft, which is strengthened between the cores by a stiffening-drum which forms a support for the end conductors of the rotor windings ; by means of vanes upon it, the drum serves also as a means for ventilating the machine. The two elements A, B may have the frames they would have if they were used independently, except that the adjacent end bearings are removed and the two rotors are mounted upon a single shaft rotating between the end bearings. A narrow annular ring 4, seated in grooves 5, 6 in the edges of the frames, serves to secure the two casings together, bolts 9, 10 passing through the flanges of the ring into ears 7, 8 arranged between the poles. The connecting-ring may be secured to the ears 7, 8 by rivets extending across the ring into the ears. The gap between the two rotor members upon the shaft is bridged by a drum 13 of large diameter having a hub surrounding the shaft, so that the drum and the cores are clamped into one continuous rigid member, the drum serving to support the end turns and taking the place of the usual clamping-rings. The drum has openings 16 upon its outer circumference and is divided into a number of compartments by means of spokes. When the shaft rotates, air is drawn through the channels 17 in the commutator, through the ventilating ducts 18 in the core structures, and into the drum, from which it is expelled through the openings in the drum and casing.
Patent GB-190724339-A (GB)
Title: Improved Door-bolt
Inventor: LOEV FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1907-11-04
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 24,339. Loev, F. Nov. 4. Door chains and the like.-In fastenings of the door-chain type, the jointed bar c c' is pivoted by a universal joint a to the door frame, or to one of the doors when the fastening is used for double doors, and is provided with a knob d adapted to engage with a slotted plate b on the door. The slot is provided with an enlargement f for the engagement and disengagement of the knob d. When it is desired to fasten the door in the closed position, a sheath h is slid over the joint g of the bar as shown, but when the sheath is pushed to the end of the bar, the device acts as a door-chain. A ball joint may be used instead of the joint a shown in Fig. 1, and a spring catch or a sliding bolt instead of the sheath h for making the bar rigid.
Patent GB-190727463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Unstable Chemically or Electrolytically Produced Solutions.
Inventor: ALEXANDER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-12-12
Granted: 1908-12-14
Abstract: 27,463. Alexander, F. W., McClelland, J. C., and Lange, F. M. T. Dec. 12. Moving - stirrer apparatus; mixing magnesium compounds and hypochlorites.-A suitable stirrer for mixing hypochlorites, such as magnesium hypochlorite, or the solutions from which they are prepared electrolytically, with magnesium oxide, hydroxide, carbonate &c. is an ebonite rod provided with one or more flaps of india-rubber.
Patent GB-190728274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brick Machines.
Filed: 1907-12-23
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 28,274. Stourbridge Glazed Brick and Fireclay Co., and Johnson, A. Dec. 23. Facing-bricks; moulding bricks. - To prevent chipping of the edges of glazed bricks, they are formed with slightly rounded edges by means of dies provided with detachable facings. Fig. 2 shows an example, in which detachable facing-strips F are fitted into recesses b<1> along the edges of the die B, and are secured by means of screws f the meeting edges of the strips being mitered so as to fit accurately together.