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Patent GB-190512770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Washing and Separating Grain or other Seeds.
Inventor: STANSFIELD FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-06-20
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 12,770. Stansfield, F. June 20. Washing grain. -In an upwardcurrent classifier, for cleansing grain and the like, the water is given a rotary motion to ensure uniform distribution of the grain. This is effected by making one of the walls, particularly the inner wall c, of the trough K in which the separation takes place, rotate. The inner wall c is made in the form of a a truncated cone, on to the top of which the grain is fed from a hopper a through a tube b connected to the hopper a by levers A, H and a rod I, so that when the hopper is full the tube b is raised from the top of the cone c. The cone c is mounted on a shaft k driven in any suitable way ; or the cone c may remain stationary and motion be communicated to the water by a disk placed below it. A wall e in the trough K ensures that the grain is immersed. Water is introduced by a pipe f leading into a conical deflector h. Heavy matter falls into the receptacle n, the grain escaping by the spout j. According to the Provisional -Specification, a valve regulating the supply of water may be connected with the hopper a by means of a spring regulated by a lever, so that, when the weight of grain in the hopper decreases, the valve tends to close, but always remains open to a certain extent.
Patent GB-190514988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Valves
Inventor: MARCHANT GEORGE MAULE
Filed: 1905-07-21
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 14,988. Marchant, G. M. July 21. Stuffing-boxes and the like for plug cocks and the spindles of screw-down valves. The plug c, Fig. 1, is packed by asbestos or like fibrous packings e, h, inserted in pockets c<1>, d<1> in the end of the plug and in the casing, respectively. The packing is compressed by a screw cap f which encloses a spring g bearing on the larger end of the plug. The packing h is compressed and forced against the shoulder c<111> of the plug by means of a gland i, which slides loosely on the plug but is prevented from rotating on it by a flattened part of the plug, the gland being tightened down by a screw nut j. The packing is prevented from rotating by being forced into two recesses d<11> ; in some cases, a copper disk, having lugs thereon fitting in the recesses, is placed over the packing. For a screw-down valve, the packing h, Fig, 4, is applied between a shoulder on the valve spindle k and the gland n.
Patent GB-190515764-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for use in Smoothing, Buffing, Polishing, or analogous Operations, more especially intended for use in Polishing Boots and Shoes and other Articles.
Inventor: CLARKE FRANCIS HERBERT
Filed: 1905-08-01
Granted: 1906-08-01
Abstract: 15,764. Clarke, F. H. Aug. 1. Boots and shoes, articles of precious metal, &c., polishing.-The ends of a strip of flexible polishing- material are connected to the ends of a bowed handle so as to leave a space between the material and the handle. The handle may be formed of bent wires B, or a single wire, coiled in the middle for stiffening purposes and provided at the ends with eyes to receive cross-pieces c to which the ends of the materials are fixed or over which it is passed. The material may be backed with felt, the material being affixed to both sides of the felt or forming an endless band. The mid-portions of the wires may be held together by a wooden gripping - piece. The pieces c may be removable and the handles may fold. A brush for applying polish or the like may be combined with the device.
Patent GB-190518049-A (GB)
Title: Finger Exercising Device.
Inventor: KURSHEEDT EDMUND BARROW
Filed: 1905-09-06
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 18,049. Kursheedt, E. B. Sept. 6. Exercising-apparatus.-A finger-exercising apparatus for use by musicians &c. consists of a base-plate a, Fig. 1, upon which are adjustably mounted a hand-rest i and a number of plates k adapted to keep the fingers apart. The plate a is' preferably made of metal, and is supported by three or more supports with rubber buttons on the bottom. The plate is formed with a number of screw-threaded sockets h for receiving a screw j, which fixes the rest i in position, and three or more series of holes e, f, g, arranged in circles, are adapted to receive pins o, Fig. 3, which are secured to studs n attached to each plate k. By fixing the pins o in different holes, the device may be suited to different users. The plates k are formed with convex fronts m.
Patent GB-190518933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tack Drivers.
Inventor: TATTRIE SIDNEY
Filed: 1905-09-19
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 18,933. Tattrie, S., Schmidt, J., and Poignee, F. Sept. 19. Nailing, hand-tools for; combination tools.-A tack driver has a handle 10 formed to act as a magazine for tacks and as a lever for stretching carpets. The handle contains a hammer-rod 11 having encircling it a spring 12, which is connected to the upper end of the rod and to the lower end of the handle, thus tending to force the rod down and assist in driving the tacks. A foot-piece 16 having a toothed plate 17 is connected to the handle by a link 15. The handle end has a tooth 14 and a nose-piece 13 having a hole for the hammer rod, which is normally closed by a pair of springs 18 forming a pocket for the tacks, which are delivered down a passage 20 from a magazine 21 of T-shaped cross-section. The lowest tack in the magazine, as shown in Fig. 4, rests on a flat portion 25 of a discharging member 24 having a tooth 26, which will carry the lowest tack from its place while its curved rear part supports the next, and a lug 27 engaging a tongue 28 on a channelbar 29 pivoted on a pin 30 and pressed against the hammer-rod by a spring 31. In operation, when the hammer-rod is raised above the channel-bar, the bar is pressed forwards by its spring and the tongue 28 engages the lug 27 of the discharging- member, which, being pivoted to the handle, causes the tooth 26 to engage the lowest tack and force it from the magazine into the passage 20. When the hammer-rod moves downward, the channel-bar is forced back and rocks the discharging-member into its original position. The magazine may have a transparent panel 41.
Patent GB-190519228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cornicepoles and in Means for Attaching Curtains thereto
Inventor: ROBERTSHAW WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1905-09-23
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 19,228. Robertshaw, W. T. Sept. 23. Curtains, drawing and suspending. - A cornice pole a of wood is formed with a longitudinal groove b, and the curtain is suspended from a rod C located in the groove and secured by being screwed or riveted to end plates. The curtain hooks are carried by rings f which are free to slide on the rod. The end plates d, secured to the pole a by means of screws e, are each formed with an inside and an outside boss, and the rod c is threaded and may be screwed into the inside bosses of the plates d. The screws i of terminal knobs h are screwed into the outside bosses of the plates d. The rod b is threaded for, say, two or three inches at one end, so that, if necessary, the pole and rod may be cut shorter. In a modification, the inner bosses of the plates d and the ends of the rod c are not screw-threaded. In some cases the screw i may be attached to the boss d instead of the knob h.
Patent GB-190521554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Enclosing Solid or Liquid Substances for Sale
Inventor: WILLIS RICHARD MARTIN
Filed: 1905-10-23
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 21,554. Willis, R. M. Oct. 23. Bottles &c., non refillable.-Relates to receptacles for sealing up for sale a certain quantity of material, such as a measured quantity of liquid, it being necessary to break the receptacles in order to reach the contents. The bottle a, Fig. 2, is formed with breakable seals d, b, and both ends must be broken off to reach the contents. The bottles may be of glass, metal, hard rubber, &c., and may be used for enclosing preserves, chemicals, &c. In the case of chemicals, the glass may be coloured to protect the contents from deterioration.
Patent GB-190526314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Combing Cotton and other Fibres.
Filed: 1905-12-18
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 26,314. Fine Cotton Spinners' and Doublers' Association, and Higginson, W. H. Dec. 18. Combing - machines. - An adjustable comb G, carried by arms g oscillated from the doffer shaft, is provided to remove from the cleaning-brash B of the comb cylinder A the waste which is not removed by the doffer C and doffing-blade D. The waste so removed is received by the doffer C.
Patent GB-190601574-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for Preventing the Formation of Smoke in Locomotive Furnaces.
Inventor: SCHULTZ FRIEDRICH WILHELM FERD
Filed: 1906-01-20
Granted: 1907-01-19
Abstract: 1574. Schultz, F. W. F. Jan. 20. Smoke-consuming.-The formation of smoke in locomotive furnaces is prevented by the introduction of superheated steam and hot air into the firebox. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 10,454, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190607624-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Valve for Supplying and Regulating Steam for Sterilising Apparatus.
Inventor: HENDRIKS BARTHOLOMEUS JUSTUS
Filed: 1906-03-29
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 7624. Hendriks, B. J. Nov. 29,1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Pressure-regulating valves.-A valve for regulating the supply of steam to sterilizing-apparatus consists of a lift valve 5, secured to a piston 4 subjected to the inlet pressure. Springs 13, 15 tend to keep the valve closed. Steam enters the pipe 3, presses the piston upwards against the action of the springs, thereby liftiog the valve, and passes into the sterilizer by way of the pipe 16. If the inlet pressure falls, the valve closes, and prevents return of steam from the sterilizer. A well 18, closed by a plate 19, retains the water of condensation.
Patent GB-190608605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically-wound Clocks.
Inventor: TOURTEL JOHN MESNY
Filed: 1906-04-10
Granted: 1907-04-10
Abstract: 8605. Tourtel, J. M., and Hatfield, H. S. April 10. Electric clocks.-A plate i bearing the armature h<1> of an electro-magnet h, and having a slot n which engages a fixed pin m, and a pin w which engages slots in the framework, is normally held up by a locking-lever c, which has a short arm c<3> with a keyhole slot to engage the guiding-pin w, The locking-lever ending in a pin c<2> is periodically set free from an escapement fork e which carries rigid and jointed pawls e', e<3> and is worked by a cam f. The plate i is accordingly pulled down by a spring o, and a pin i' thereon throws a loaded lever l with branch v against a catch u upholding a rod q, so that the latter drops to complete the circuit of the electro-magnet at a contact s. The armature being then raised, the pawl j on the attached plate i drives the winding-wheel k, and near the end of the stroke the plate puts the loaded lever over the dead-centre and resets the locking-lever. In falling back to its initial position, the loaded lever having a fork p lifts the contact-rod q. The switch contacts are preferably made of carbon.
Patent GB-190610080-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Purifying Water.
Inventor: LAMBERT GABRIEL JEROME
Filed: 1906-04-30
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 10,080. Lambert, G. J. May 3, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Liquids, sterilizing.-Water is purified and sterilized by the addition of a permanganate, for example, potassium permanganate, and, after an interval, of manganous sulphate or otber manganous salt. The salts are used in such proportions that all the manganese is converted into dioxide. When manganous sulphate and potassium permanganate are used, the proportion is nearly three to two. The precipitate is allowed to settle and the water filtered through a medium such as absorbent cotton, sponge, or sand. An alkaline carbonate may be added with the manganese compounds to neutralize the acid formed.
Patent GB-190612474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Trigger Mechanism for Fire Arms
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-05-29
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 12,474. Boult, A. J., [Russ, J. D., McIntosh, F. F., and Lyons, A. J.]. May 29. Single-trigger double-barrelled guns.-Fig. 1 is a side elevation and Fig. 4 a plan with the parts in the first releasing position ; Fig. 5 is a section on the chain line shown in Fig. 4. The sears B are released in turn by two separate members, the first of which G is pivoted at its rear end and upon the first pulling of the trigger releases the selected sear, and the second of which F is retained by the first member G from sliding back under spring action to take up a position under the sears until the involuntary pull is over. The member F is then free to move under the unreleased sear as soon as the trigger is finally released after firing the first barrel. The first pull on the trigger lifts the first member G to release the selected sear by means of the second member F, which engages by its rear edge f<7> with a pin g<12> carried by the member G. The member F, which has been retained by the forward end of the member G engaging the shoulder f<11>, Fig. 2, is disengaged by the lifting of the member G and begins to move rearwardly, but is temporarily arrested by the second and longer pin g<13> in the position shown in Fig. 2. The involuntary pull takes place before the member F has fallen far enough to be disengaged from the pin g<13>. The first member G is pivoted on a rotatable post g, so that the forward end can be turned under whichever sear it is desired to release first. Resetting of the parts is accomplished by means of a lever E, connected at its lower end to the sliding member F and pivoted at the middle to the fixed bracket e. The upper arm of the lever E is pushed rearwardly by the locking-bolt when the gun is broken down and the sliding member F drawn forward. Another form of resetting - mechanism actuated by the cocking-lever is described. In order to prevent the sliding member F from moving back under both sears when the trigger is pulled with the member G in the middle position so that its forward, end is under neither of the sears, there is provided on the member F a wing f<15>, which is engaged by the tip of the member G even when the member G is tilted by the pulling of the trigger.
Patent GB-190613214-A (GB)
Title: Improved Preparations for use in the Making of Table Jellies.
Inventor: SCHWARTZ JOHN
Filed: 1906-06-07
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 13,214. Schwartz, J. June 7. Jellies.-The rind of the orange or lemon, or other fruit of the citrus genus, is used as an ingredient for table jellies, and also, if desired, the juice of the fruit. The gelatin is dissolved in water or in the juice of the fruit. If a clouded jelly is required, the rind, previously separated from the fruit and pith and reduced to shreds, flakes, pulp, or powder, may be coiled in the gelatin solution, while for a clear jelly the gelatin is filtered and the prepared rind stirred in. The preparation may be concentrated and sterilized and put up in air-tight vessels or may be brought to the condition of slabs or cakes, in which case it is preferable to add glucose in the manufacture. The preparation may be put up in the form of a powder consisting of powdered gelatin, powdered rind, and sugar.
Patent GB-190613265-A (GB)
Title: Washing Apparatus especially applicable to the Washing of Clinkers and other Materials used for Filtering Sewage and other Impure Liquids.
Inventor: HUGHES JOHN
Filed: 1906-06-08
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 13,265. Hughes, J. June 8. Sifting clinker &c.-A grading-drum of known construction is combined with the washing-drum shown in Fig. 1, specially applicable for clinkers &c. used for filtering sewage &c., the two drums being mounted on a common shaft.
Patent GB-190619981-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Golf Balls.
Inventor: MILLER HUGH
Filed: 1906-09-08
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 19,981. Miller, H., and Taylor, W. Sept. 8. Balls.-To form a pneumatic core for a golf ball, a small sphere A' is blown at the end of a piece of thin rubber tubing A and is secured by a cord a. The open end of the tube is then turned back over the sphere thus formed and secured by cord a<1>, as shown in Fig. 2. This operation is repeated several times, forming a core of sufficient strength to withstand the strain arising from the subsequent operation of winding.
Patent GB-190623276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Furnace Fronts and Doors.
Inventor: DOWNIE THOMAS
Filed: 1906-10-20
Granted: 1907-10-19
Abstract: 23,276. Downie, T., and Brown, D. Oct. 20. Furnace-door fastenings.-The door k of an internally fired steam-generator furnace is supported by trunnions l, which, in the form shown, are provided with weights n so arranged as to press the door against the frame e. A cross-bar o, hinged at o<1> to the outside of the door, is adapted to fit in recesses in the side bars m of the door frame so as to press the door home.
Patent GB-190623432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Supports or Holders.
Inventor: PEISER EUGEN
Filed: 1906-10-22
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 23,432. Peiser, E. Oct. 22. Suspenders for articles of dress.-A garmentholder comprises a strap c, a rotatable hook b at its centre,'and a bar or rod a. The bar a may be in two parts joined by a rivet a', so that it may be folded, and an abutment e permits the bar to open in one direction only. The ends c' of the strap may project beyond the bar a, and may be provided with button-holes to support trousers.
Patent GB-190623851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Arc Lamps with Convergent Carbons.
Inventor: RUZICKA FRANTISEK
Filed: 1906-10-26
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 23,851. Ruzicka, F. Oct. 26. Drawings to Specification. Lime plastic compositions.-Insulating-rods for arc lamps are composed of a material such as lime mixed with metallic chips, coal gobbing, saltpetre, &c., which is destroyed by the heat contiguous to the arc. Specification No. 11,469, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Electric lamps &c.],is referred to.
Patent GB-190625002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Windows, Doors and the like.
Inventor: REED GEORGE SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-11-07
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 25,002. Reed, G. S. Nov. 7. Window opening apparatus.-In combination with a fastener, for windows, doors, panels, or the like, having a lever D pivoted to the upper sash &c, to engage automatically with a plate E on the:lower sash &c., handles D<1>, E<1> are provided to move the sashes &c.
Patent GB-190626144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Electrolytic Deposition of Metals
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN
Filed: 1906-11-19
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 26,144. Taylor, J. Nov. 19. Electrodes.-In apparatus for plating parts of cycles &c., the articles are suspended from wires or hooks b which are supported from the cathode disk a by means of adjustable heads b<1>. The cathode spindle a<1> is supported by a standard c and steadied by a bracket d; a hollow cylindrical anode e surrounds the standard c. The cathode disk is rotated by friction wheels j, j<1>. The wheel j being secured to, and insulated from the disk, while the wheel j' is mounted on a bracket k and rotated by a shaft at the side of the bath. Current is led away from the cathode by a spring contact-piece h pivotally mounted upon a rod i.
Patent GB-190629168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Turret Lathes.
Inventor: HERBERT ALFRED
Filed: 1906-12-21
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 29,168. Herbert, A., and Vernon, P. V. Dec. 21. Lathes.-The turret-actuating cam-drum G is loosely mounted on the cam shaft F, and is driven together with the latter from a shaft A. The velocity ratios are such that the shaft F makes one revolution for each cycle of operations, while the drum G rotates once for each complete reciprocation of the turret slide.
Patent GB-190700547-A (GB)
Title: Self Glazing Fire Proof Clay
Inventor: KUNTZE BERTHOLT
Filed: 1907-01-08
Granted: 1908-01-08
Abstract: 547. Runtze, B. Jan. 8. Refractory substances.-A self-glazing fire-proof clay is composed of a mixture of dried and powdered common clay, finely-ground sand, and rock salt, in or about the proportions of 66 lb. of clay, 46 1b. of sand, and 9 oz. of powdered rock salt. Water is added to the mixture in order that it may be moulded into crucibles or retorts, or used as a lining for furnaces.
Patent GB-190704478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vertical Kilns for Burning Limestone and other substances.
Inventor: SCHMATOLLA ERNST
Filed: 1907-02-23
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 4478. Schmatolla, E. Feb. 23. Lime-kilns.-In a gas-fired shaft kiln for burning limestone, dolomite, and other substances, the shaft is contracted above and below the main discharge openings, and air is introduced through a discharge opening arranged at the centre of the shaft, and through the main openings at the sides. The lower part of the shaft may be divided by diametral partitions through which gas may be delivered to the kiln. In the form shown in Fig. 1, gas from a central flue c enters horizontal passages and passes through vertical up-takes provided with dampers to outlets f in the interior of the shaft. Above the discharge openings k through which a regulable supply of air is admitted, the shaft is contracted, and below these openings it communicates by an opening m with an extension provided with sliding doors k<1> through which air is delivered to the centre of the shaft. The charge may be withdrawn through the opening m, which is smaller than the contracted part above the doors k, so that a collection of ashes at the centre of the sole of the kiln is avoided. In a modification shown in Fig. 4, the kiln is of oval section, and is divided at its lower part by a partition n provided with gas passages and openings o. Contracted openings m connect the upper and lower parts of the shaft, and a projection m<1> prevents air from ascending too closely to the partition. The kiln may be further divided into compartments by using additional partitions.
Patent GB-190709468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Winding Apparatus
Inventor: BROWN JOHN HAMILTON
Filed: 1907-04-23
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 9468. Brown, J. H. April 23. Brakes. - A brake band encircling the water - cooled drum of a wirewinding apparatus consists of an upper portion 56 terminating at one end in a plate attached to the bracket 47 and at the other in a weighted arm 59. The lower portion 61 of the band is pivoted to the bracket 47, and is provided at the end with a lug, through which a bolt 64 passes. This bolt is hinged to links 68, 69, and passes also through the upper band, the tension being adjusted by a nut 65. The link 68 is provided with a cam face so that, as the oscillating arms 35 move towards the work, the friction is lessened, and the arms are free to swing back. When the arms move in the reverse direction the friction is increased and the arms are brought back to their normal position. In a modified form, the weights are attached to a toothed segment engaging the arms, and in a further modification the tensioning means is mounted on a fixed slide, variations in the tension causing the weight to rise or fall and the links 68, 69 to act as previously described.