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Patent GB-190426323-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Utensils for Preserving Comestibles.
Inventor: BLADEN CHARLES EPHRAIM
Filed: 1904-12-03
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 26,323. Bladen, C. E. Dec. 3. Butter coolers; dishes, and covers therefor.-A vessel for cooling, heating, or preserving butter, cheese, meat, blanc-mange, &c. is made in three detachable parts from prepared clay, terra-cotta, &c., and consists of a dish b, upon and under which fit, in grooves upon a rim b<1>, a jacketed cover c and a well a, respectively. The Provisional Specification states that the vessel may be made of cement, artificial stone, &c., and may have a number of grooves on the rim b<1>, and describes the attachment of handles to the cover.
Patent GB-190500150-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastener.
Inventor: WYNNE-JONES THOMAS
Filed: 1905-01-25
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 150. Jones, T. Wynne-. Jan. 25. Braces, attachments for. The device consists of a flat wedgeshaped end a and means for attaching it to the article, and a wedge-shaped socket B which is secured to the other part of the article to be fastened, and is adapted to engage with the part A as shown. Figs. 2 and 4 show the device as made from wire.
Patent GB-190501102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Chemical and Physical Benches.
Inventor: HALSTEAD STEPHEN
Filed: 1905-01-20
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 1102. Halstead, S. Jan. 20. Benches, laboratory and like.-A combined physical and chemical bench is fitted with a body a having the usual cupboards, sink, &c., and provided with taps which can be turned down into the sinks so as to allow the latter to be covered by suitable covers when the bench is to be used for physical experiments. A bottle &c. rack d is arranged between uprights b, so that it can be raised out of the way when not required. It may have a rail at its lower side from which to suspend physical apparatus. In the form shown, it is suspended by cords r, pulleys s, and counterweights p, and is raised or lowered by worm-wheels m, actuated by gearing from a handle e, and engaging racks n on the uprights b. Other actuating-means, such as vertical screws actuated by bevel-gearing and working in the rack, may be used.
Patent GB-190503266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Blower Apparatus for Forges and the like.
Inventor: KEITH JAMES
Filed: 1905-02-16
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 3266. Keith, J., and Tuson, C. Feb. 16. Fans.-Each forge of a smith's shop is provided with a combined electric motor and blower, fitted direct to the tuyÞre and controlled by a rheostat or switch. A casting a, forming the casing of the blower n and the field of the motor j, m, is bolted through a flange b to the tuyere, an extension c fitting therein and carrying a valve d controlled automatically by the air.
Patent GB-190506246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clearers for Preparing Frames for Cotton and other Fibres.
Inventor: BROWN NORMAN SEDDON
Filed: 1905-03-24
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 6246. Brown, N. S. March 24. Rollers and roller heads.-Relates to clearers for the rollers of preparing-frames. The clearers consist of cloth-covered rollers D which may be tubular throughout or have tubular ends; they are connected by cross-bars or by short pins C, Fig. 4, to brackets B inside a cover A pivoted at a. The cross-bars or pins are considerably less in diameter than the interior of the tube or roller, so that when in position, as in Fig. 2, the clearers revolve free of the pins C, the only function of which is to raise them with the cover A. In a modified form, the clearer-rollers are provided with end-pieces which fit into wide holes or sockets in the brackets B. The clearers may be given a reciprocating longitudinal movement by making the ends cam-shaped or inclined as in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190506310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heel Tips for Boots, Shoes, and the like.
Inventor: ROSSITER WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1905-03-25
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 6310. Rossiter, W. C. March 25. Heel protectors.- Heel tips are formed with two wearing edges a, a', in order that they can be reversed when worn. The tip is secured by a screw in a recess in a lift c or in the heel, and each edge, when in the position of wear, conforms with the contour of the heel. The tip may be made of rubber, leather, iron, or other material, and may have a metal plate embedded in it to form a bearing-surface for the screw. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 27,642, A.D. 1902, and No. 23,393, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190510755-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Manufacturing Tennis Racquets
Inventor: BEARD SIDNEY HARTNOLL
Filed: 1905-05-23
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 10,755. Beard, S. H. May 23. Rackets.-Tennis rackets are partly strung with steel, aluminium, copper or other metallic strands, in addition to the usual ones of gut. The wires are screw-threaded at their ends, and drawn tight by nuts which bear against the outside of the frame.
Patent GB-190514792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet Feeding Devices.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-07-18
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 14,792. Mackenzie, J. W., [Bliss Co., E. W.]. July 18. Punching; spacing-machines.-A spacing-machine for feeding sheets, especially for metal-punching machines, has a number of grippers 6 carried on endless chains 9. The grippers are moved forwards by screws 7, intermittently rotated through bevel gearing 15, 16 and a ratchet-wheel 18 from a connecting-rod 21 provided with a rack. The movement of the rod can be adjusted to give any desired motion to the sheet, such motion taking place between successive actions of the punching- tools &c. The grippers, shown in detail in Fig. 6, have lower jaws 24, and upper jaws 26 pivoted at 27, and opened and closed by the pivoted lever 28 through the link 29 and spring detent 30. The upper and lower jaws are provided with corresponding pins 37 and apertures 38 to seize the sheet. In operation, the sheet is placed against the stop 39, and the gripper 6 on meeting the finger 32 seizes the sheet and feeds it on intermittently. On reaching an incline 36, the gripper releases the sheet.
Patent GB-190521668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Repeating Fire-arms.
Inventor: ROSS CHARLES HENRY AUGUSTUS FR
Filed: 1905-10-24
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 21,668. Ross, C. H. A. F. L. Oct. 24. Breech actions, sliding barrel and breech-block.- The weapon is an automatic one. Fig. 2 shows the parts in the closed position, and Fig. 3 in the open position. The barrel 16 and breech-block 26 are connected by two pairs of toggle-links 18, 27, which lie side by side in the closed position and engage by the interlocking lugs 47. The pivotal connexion 21 between the links 18, 27 lies slightly below the plane of the pivotal connexions between the links and the barrel and the bolt when the parts are in the closed position. The toggle-links are unfolded as the barrel and breech-block recoil together by cam-surfaces 36 on the links 18 acting on the fixed inclines 38. The recoil of the barrel is stopped by the shoulders 33 coming into contact with the lugs 40, and the breech-block continues its rearward movement to open the breech against the action of the spring 48 until the links 27 come into contact with the surfaces 31 on the bolt.
Patent GB-190526411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brushes for Cleaning Miners' Safety Lamps, Bottles, or the like.
Inventor: HAILWOOD ERNEST ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-12-19
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 26,411. Hailwood, E. A. Dec. 19. Rotary bottle and like cleaning brushes ; stocks.- Relates to improvements in brushes for cleaning miners' safety lamps, bottles, &c., reference being made to Specifications No. 24,491, A.D. 1895, and No. 3660, A.D. 1905. Various methods of securing a detachable brush end to the spindle are described. In some, of which Fig. 2 is an example, the spindle A carries a box-like attachment A' which receives the correspondingly-shaped part B of the brush end. This is secured in place by sliding the slotted stock along the spindle so as to abut against the part B. In modifications, the part B is screwed, bayonet-jointed, or clipped to a part more or less similar to the attachment A'. In other cases, the brush end may be detachably dovetailed to the stock, or the spindle to the brush end, or the latter may be screwed to a plate on the former.
Patent GB-190527223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stethoscopes.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN HENRY MORTON
Filed: 1905-12-30
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 27,223. Smith, J. H. M. Dec. 30. Stethoscopes.-The tubes A leading to the carpieces B of a stethoscope are connected together by means of the fittings D and spring C. Holes m the ends of the spring pass over the screw pins J, and the spring is held in position by the nuts Land washers K. When the flexible connexions E are detached, the tubes A and parts D may be rotated about the ends of the spring so that the tubes and the spring fold so as to overlap in one line. The fittings D may be formed with projections which act as stops when they come in contact with the straight edges of the spring C. The spring may also be hinged in the middle so as to allow of the instrument being folded fourfold.
Patent GB-190527283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves.
Inventor: JOHNSTON GEORGE
Filed: 1905-12-30
Granted: 1906-12-29
Abstract: 27,283. Johnston, G. Dec. 30. Check valves.-Relates to the construction of a con-return valve which is applicable to the cylinder of an engine, and can be opened and closed by small differences of the fluid pressure on opposite sides of the valve. For this purpose, the valve casing a, Fig. 1, is formed with a large cylindrical inlet b<1> and with a smaller outlet c forming a seat for the valve d, the stem of which passes up through a guide e. The top of the stem is fitted with a metal disk f which works freely, but in a substantially air-tight manner, in the cylindrical inlet b<1>. A spring h tends to close the valve, and in this construction a stronger spring may be used than is usual. When the pressure on the outlet side of the valve falls, the inlet pressure, acting on the large area of the disk f, forces the disk into the enlarged part of the casing and opens the valve, a free passage being afforded to the fluid round the edge of the disk into the cylinder, as shown.
Patent GB-190605805-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Actuating Door Locks and Latches.
Inventor: MOORE ALFRED
Filed: 1906-03-10
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 5805. Moore, A. March 10. Indicators, " engaged."-To indicate that lavatories or other places are occupied, the outside knob K is drawn into a cup P from the inside by drawing inwards the inner knob L.
Patent GB-190607783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chicken Coops and Runs.
Inventor: BROWN JOHN COULTON
Filed: 1906-03-31
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 7783. Brown, J. C. March 31. Poultry coops.- Relates to collapsible chicken coops and runs. The coop comprises two boards A, B, hinged together and having flanges A<1>, B<1> at their ends, mitred so that the two boards may be set up to form a ridged roof resting on the ground. To the inner face of each of the boards A, B at opposite ends is hinged a triangular board or grating C, to form the ends of the coop, fitting inside the flanges and having its free edge secured to the roof by hooks. Doors E, D may be provided in the roof and at one end. The run is similarly constructed but has the roof of wire netting. It may have a door in the roof and a sliding door in one end.
Patent GB-190608061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices for Hoisting Apparatus and the like.
Inventor: HOFFELT ANTHONY
Filed: 1906-04-03
Granted: 1907-04-03
Abstract: 8061. Hoffelt, A. April 3. Safetysuspending-apparatus.-A cross-head on the suspending-bolt of the cage engages spring- controlled vertical rods linked to oppositelymoving parallel rods carrying shoes or wedges with diamond-shaped pyramidal projections, which engage the fixed guides should the winding-rope break. As shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the suspending- bolt E is guided by a metal plate b and a U-shaped bracket D, both of which are bolted to pairs of cross-plates at the head of the cage. A cross-head e fixed on the suspending-bolt supports the lower ends of the rods f which are controlled by springs f<5>, the tension of which can be regulated by the nut f<3>. Levers f, pivoted on brackets F, fixed to the cross-plates of the cage, connect the rods f<1> with parallel rods H which have shoes K fixed to the lower ends. The shoes K have inclined surfaces remote from the guide, which slide in brackets bolted to a plate J on the cage. When the rope breaks, the cross-head releases the rods f<1>, which are then forced downwards by the springs, the rods H and shoes K thereby being raised, and the latter being forced inwards against the fixed guides by the inclined surfaces previously referred to. The shoes are prevented from engaging the guides during normal working by springs h<1>; h<2>, attached to the rod H and to the lower end of the shoe, respectively. Fig. 6 shows the shoes with their diamond-shaped projections, which have the points rounded off for use with wooden guides; and casehardened when metal guides are employed.
Patent GB-190608217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pack Saddles.
Inventor: MORGAN CECIL ETIENNE
Filed: 1906-04-05
Granted: 1907-07-05
Abstract: 8217. Morgan, C. E. April 5. Saddles. - The tubular side bars A of a packsaddle are detachably connected together at the top by sliding connexions, so that the width of the saddle may be adjusted, and the sides of the saddle may be easily taken apart to facilitate packing of the saddles. The horizontal bars b, fixed to one side of the saddle, slide in corresponding tubes b<1>, and are secured by clamps c. Fig. 4 shows a modified arrangement in which slotted bars f, adapted to slide on one another, are secured by a bolt g, and Fig. 6 shows a screw pin j for connecting the two sides of the saddle. The pads B, Fig. 2, are secured by pockets e, e<1> to the ends of crossbars d on the frame of the saddle.
Patent GB-190608520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fuel Feeding Devices for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MAXIM HIRAM STEVENS
Filed: 1906-04-09
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 8520. Maxim, Sir H. S. April 9. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, vaporizing in. Consists in the provision of means whereby heavy oils are supplied under pressure to the cylinders independently of the air supply. A tube B is placed transversely in the cylinder A and is divided into two compartments C, D. A constant circulation of oil at high pressure takes place in the compartment C which contains the valve seat. The compartment D is provided with ports G and has, running through it, the valve-rod J which is provided with a collar Q and adjustable nut P against which press springs T, O, respectively, the latter being adjusted by the nut L. The spring T is contained in a recess formed in a weight R which can be pushed forward by a tappet V on a shaft U. This weight, when released by the tappet V, strikes the nut P, thus opening the fuel valve F. The fuel, being under pressure, is forced in a thin stream against the conical shoulder K with great force and is broken up into a fine spray. The amount of oil admitted can be varied by adjusting the screw L or the position of the tappet V. The pressure of the oil in the compartment C should be high enough to prevent it from vaporizing owing to the heat of the cylinder, which heat, however, will assist in the vaporization of the oil after it leaves this chamber. Under these circumstances, it is not necessary to keep the cylinder and piston relatively cool, and, if desired, the cylinder may be provided with a layer W of asbestos protected by a liner X which may become red-hot. Less heat is, therefore, communicated to the water jacket Y.
Patent GB-190609280-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible Wire Hurdle
Inventor: WILLIAMS HENRY
Filed: 1906-04-19
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 9280. Williams, H. April 19. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Hurdles ; wire strainers.-Collapsible wire hurdles are constructed of uprights A and horizontal wires, the upper wire being secured on the opposite side of the posts to the others. The wires are strained by hinged pieces B resting on supports 4. In hurdles constructed for sloping ground, the straining-pieces C are hinged at the lower end of the centre post and engage in notches 5.
Patent GB-190611052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Photometers.
Inventor: HARRISON HAYDN THIES
Filed: 1906-05-11
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 11,052. Harrison, H. T. May 11. Photometers.-In flicker photometers, the surface (or surfaces) to be intermittently illuminated by one of the lights is rotated by the action of an air jet upon vanes or blades connected to the surfaces. In the photometer described, the two opposite quarter sectors c, Fig. 1, of a cardboard or metal disk with a white surface, are rotated by the action of an air iet from a nozzle e upon the paddle blades d. The tubing e', Fig. 3, may include an intermediate receiver e<3> or a valve e<4>, or valve e<5>, to adjust the pressure or to keep it constant. The light from the standard lamp j is reflected from the adjustable surface h, similar to the surface of the sectors c, upon the reflector f placed at rightangles to the sectors c. The sectors are directly illuminated by the light to be measured through the front aperture b, which light is placed at a definite distance away. The reflector A is adjusted until the flicker seen through the receiving eyepiece g disappears, the position of the index pointer h' giving the required measurement. To compensate for the source of light to be measured not being directly in front of the box, an attachment p is provided on the side of the box with a lens q to project an image of the light on to a scale, and the reading of this scale is combined with the reading of the scale h<3>. The box contains cells m, variable resistances, a switch plug, and a spirit level for use when mounted on a tripod stand.
Patent GB-190613077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps.
Inventor: CLELAND JAMES
Filed: 1906-06-06
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 13,077. Cleland, J., and Stewart, J. C. June 6. Steam traps.-Relates to improvements in steam traps of the type described in Specification No. 25,612, A.D. 1899. The outer end of the inner tube or rod h abuts against one end of a bent lever j, the other arm of which is connected by an adjustable tie-rod k<1> to a projection k<3 >on the casing. This rod acts to force the valve k on to its seating when the outer tube a expands. A screw q, which may be fitted with a saddle-piece r, enables the tube h to be sprung aside to allow steam to pass through the trap. In a modification, Fig. 4, an additional tube m, acting upon levers o which pivot against a piece h<1>, by its expansion assists to close the valve. An additional tie-rod k<4> with or without a separate lever j may be fitted. The valve opening c' may also be made larger than the passage c<2 >which admits the water, the coupling b<1> being then tapered as shown.
Patent GB-190615147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bearings for Vertical Shafts of Centrifugal Machines.
Inventor: JORGENSEN WALTER
Filed: 1906-07-03
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 15,147. Jorgensen, W. July 3. Supporting or mounting bearings. -In step bearings for the upright driving-shafts of milk separators and other centrifugal machines, the steelpoint b, which bears upon the tread wheels e, is yieldingly mounted in the shaft a by means of a spiral or other spring c. which is placed in a widened part of the bore in the shaft and engages the head of the steel point.
Patent GB-190619013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Cocks, Valves, and the like
Inventor: MASON JOHN CHARLES
Filed: 1906-08-25
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 19,013. Mason, J. C. Aug. 25. Hydrants.-Fire cocks, valves, and the like are constructed so as to be put into operation instantaneously by interposing between the valve spindle and the screw a jointed strut. The two parts of the strut H, G' are jointed by a pin G', which is out of the centre line, so that the screw E presses the lever arm G<2> down upon a stop C<3> formed on the yoke C<1>. When a supply of water is desired, the lever is forced off the stop C<3> and the whole strut falls away, allowing the valve to be opened immediately by the water pressure below. The handle is changed to the yoke C' to avoid its loss.
Patent GB-190622392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Guards for the Cutters of Milling Machines.
Inventor: HERBERT ALFRED
Filed: 1906-10-10
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 22,392. Herbert, A., and Round, I. Oct. 10. Guards.-Relates to guards for milling-cutters. A partly circular guard A of perforated metal or of talc, celluloid, horn, glass, &c. slides on rods B above the cutter. These rods are preferably mounted in a frame C having inverted button-hole slots C' for attachment to the machine D. The guard has an opening F with suitable sides through which lubricant may be fed to the cutter. In an alternative construction, the rods B are permanently secured to the machine while the guard A is hinged to one rod and arranged to be easily removed by sliding off the end of the rods or otherwise. Stops may be employed on the rods to keep the guard in any desired position.
Patent GB-190705295-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Large Crystals.
Inventor: BOCK JOHANNES
Filed: 1907-03-05
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 5295. Bock, J. Sept. 8, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Crystals, obtaining.-Large crystals are produced by placing crystal splinters in the warm saturated solution. The growth of the crystals is said to be more rapid than when a complete crystal is used.
Patent GB-190712205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Barbed Wire and like purposes.
Inventor: EWBANK WILLIAM ADOLPHUS
Filed: 1907-05-27
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 12,205. Ewbank, W. A. May 27. Eyes and rings, screw; hooks.-A fastener for detachably securing barbed wire to fence posts and for other purposes comprises two hooks a, which overlap and are slightly separated to admit the wire c. The fastener has a screwed shank b and a squared portion d to facilitate rotation by a spanner. When the fastener is turned into the position shown in Fig. 4, the wire is held as in a ring.
Patent GB-190712937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compensated Alternate Current Series Motors.
Filed: 1907-06-04
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 1 2 , 9 3 7. Felten & Guilleaume-Lahmeyerwerke Akt.-Ges. July 12, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motors, alternating - current; field magnets; sparking, preventing.-In effecting the phasecompensation and sparkless commutation of alternating - current series motors by feeding the excitation winding F<1>, Fig. 1, by a variable series transformer t1, the secondary current of which is displaced in phase relatively to the primary current, the phase displacement is brought about by arranging the secondary winding of a shunt transformer t2 in the circuit of the winding F1. The transformers may be combined into one, and the transformer t2 may be replaced by a simple choking-coil, or a choking-coil may be used in addition to the secondary winding of the transformer t2. The armature field is neutralized by a short-circuited stator winding F2. The transformer t2 may feed a part of the winding F1, Fig. 3, which may be laid in the inner grooves of each pole, while the remaining part of the winding F1 is laid in the external grooves. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 comprises also a modification of Fig. 3, in which the shunt transformer t2 feeds an auxiliary stator winding co-axial with the winding F1. The shunt transformer is also stated to have great leakage, which may be varied. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.