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Patent GB-190510619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery Employed in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: TIMSON ARTHUR RICHARDSON
Filed: 1905-05-20
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 10,619. Timson, A. R., Bullock, C. W., and Barber, C. S., [trading as Timson, Bullock, & Barber]. May 20. Heels.-In a heelcompressing machine, the heels are fed to the moulds by a sliding block 16, Figs. 2 and 6, which receives a reciprocating motion along the usual work table 2, the forward motion being effected positively from a cam on the crank shaft of the machine, while the return movement is effected by a spring. The cam is shaped to give a slow forward motion to the block 16, and tc allow of a rela tively quick returr motion, so as to give a maximum of time to the opera tor to insert fresl work. The heel: are held d loosely between faced jaws 17, which cat b e adjusted to allow for heels of different sizes by rotating a right and left hand threaded spindle 20. When adjusted, the jaws are locked by the engagement of a spring catch 24 with one of a series of notches in a collar 21 secured to the central part of the spindle 20. The heel is pushed along the table 2 by the block 16, until it reaches the side-sections 3, Fig. 6, of the mould, when it drops into a space between them. When compressing " Wurtemburg " heels, a spring-controlled finger 54 is arranged to bear lightly on the heel-seat, to prevent the heel from toppling over as it falls. The mould consists of the sidesections 3, which are opened and closed in the usual manner, a fixed front portion 65 to engage the breast of the heel, and a sliding floor-section 39. The side-sections 3 are provided with spring- pressed pins 42 to ensure positive ejection of the heel from the mould. The floor-section 39 is held in its normal forward position to close the bottom of the mould while the heel is being compressed by a spring, but immediately the compression is completed, a cam on the crank shaft, acting through a rocking-lever 47 and a connecting-rod 48, causes the floor-section to slide back, so that the finished heel falls into a recess 40 in the crosshead 4 and away through a shoot. The table 2 is arranged to slide on brackets bolted to the front part of the crosshead 4, so that it can be withdrawn when it is required to remove or exchange the side-sections 3. The machine is started by depression of a foot-treadle. This turns a shaft 56 so that a pin 57 projecting from it coacts with a double-faced cam 58 formed on or secured to a pivoted bracket 59, and causes a friction disk 60 carried by the bracket to move into contact with a fixed collar on the main shaft 14, and also with the boss 62 of the driving - pulley 56, which is loosely mounted on a clutch 63, with the result that the pulley and clutch are thrown into gear. The treadle is normally held in a raised position by a spring.
Patent GB-190513315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Anti-skidding Devices or Attachments for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: BROOKS JOHN BOULTBEE
Filed: 1905-06-28
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 13,315. Brooks, J. B., and Holt, J. June 28. Rivets.-A stud or rivet for preventing the skidding of pneumatic tyres is constructed of a steel or other hard wearing part e, consisting of a thick circular or oval disk with an enlarged conical base, fitting into the cup-shaped top of a soft-metal bifurcated stem f.
Patent GB-190514865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Bottoms of Bedsteads Ambulance Stretchers and the like.
Inventor: POPE GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-07-19
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 14,865. Pope, G. W. July 19. Litters, a m b u - lance.-In a bottom for ambulance stretchers and the like, the frame comprises side members A and fixed or detachable end members A<1>, the members A being extended at A<3> to form handles. Transverse springs B are secured by bolts and elastic washers in slots at intervals in the members A, and the ends B<4> engage pivots C<1> of links 0, through which are passed resilient rods D extending through the end members A<1>, and adjustable therein by means of nuts D<2>. The bottom E, of waterproof sheeting or the like, may be divided transversely into sections, and the edges are passed over the rods D and laced at E<1> ; or the fabric may be formed with hems to pass over the rods D, in which case the links C may be of adjustable length.
Patent GB-190518744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Lifts or Hoists.
Filed: 1905-09-16
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 18,744. Waygood & Co., R., and Miles, A. J. Sept. 16. Lifts.-Relates to locking-devices for the doors of lift enclosures, comprising a catch mechanically operated by levers engaged by the lift, so that the doors can only be opened when the lift is opposite, and also an electric device for breaking the controller circuit while the door is open, and consists in employing a flexible connexion between the lever and the locking-catch. A catch b attached to the door c engages a spring-governed lever e, which is only withdrawn when a part o of the lift actuates a lever m so as to operate a flexible connexion l, attached as shown to the catch lever. The lever m may be spring or gravity controlled. The, door also carries a contact-piece a, adapted to complete the controlled circuit through a pair of pivoted arms, governed by an insulated spring h.
Patent GB-190519139-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Elevating Hand Truck.
Inventor: MCGUINNESS DANIEL HYDE KINGSTO
Filed: 1905-09-21
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 19,139. McGuinness, D. H. K. Sept. 22, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Hand-trucks with lifting-gear.-An ordinary hand-trolly is provided with a pivoted platform which is adapted to be raised and supported in an horizontal position, thus lifting the load into a position suitable for transference to other vehicles, but which also permits of the ordinary use of the trolly. The platform is composed of wooden strips b united by crosspieces b<1> and provided with metal runners b<2>, b<3>. The runner b<2> works in grooves formed in rollers c pivoted to the trolly handles, while the runner b<3> works upon another grooved roller d mounted on one end of a pair of iron levers e, which are pivoted to the trolly at r and provided with wheels f at the opposite end. The platform is supported in various positions by the engagement of a cranked bar h, worked from a lever h<2> and rod h<3>, with a toothed quadrant h<4> fixed to the levers e, a spring h<5> being provided to secure the engagement. In operation, the truck is laid flat upon the ground in the closed position and loaded ; the operator then places his foot upon a cross-bar extending between the wheeled ends of the levers e and raises the trolly handles, whereupon the arrangement is brought into the position shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190525466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Analysing Gas.
Inventor: SCHATZ EMIL
Filed: 1905-12-07
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 2 5,4 6 6. Schatz, E. Dec. 7, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Testing, special apparatus for.-Relates to apparatus for gas analysis in which the gas is sucked into the measuring-chamber and is then driven into the absorbing-chamber, after which the unabsorbed gas raises a balanced measuring-bell. Gas is sucked into the measuring - chamber b through the pipe a by means of a pump of ordinary construction. The tubular chamber b is mounted in a reservoir d into which water runs slowly by a pipe f from a reservoir e. The water enters the chamber b by the water seals g, and on reaching the level h seals the pipes a, m, thereby enclosing a predetermined volume of gas in the chamber b. The gas is then forced through the pipe i to the bottom of the absorbing - liquid in the chamber k, and after bubbling through the'liquid passes along the small open space at the top of the chamber and thence into the bell This bell is suspended in liquid and is exactly balanced and connected to a cylinder q of cross-section equal to that of the immersed part of the bell, so that movements of the bell do not affect the liquid level. The bell is graduated to indicate the amount of gas absorbed, due allowance being made for air entering from the pipe m. If the apparatus is used for estimating oxygen, the tube m is led inside the chamber b as shown in dotted lines, to prevent entrance of air. In order to keep the gas sufficiently long in contact with the absorbing-liquid, a second tank s is connected to the tank d by a pipe r situated below the level z and that of the siphons z<1>, z<2>, so that the tank d is only emptied after filling up the tank s to the level z. The water rising in the tank s lifts a float t which raises a lever u, thus releasing the lever v of a registering-device ; the forked end w of the lever v is lowered upon a stop x on the bellrod p and the volume of gas absorbed is registered on the indicator cylinder y. The used gas escapes from the pipe m when this is unsealed on emptying the tank d. In a modification, the chamber k is filled with liquid, and the pipe i leads under the bell-mouth of a tube leading into the bell, while the tube m is connected to this tube outside the absorbing-chamber. In a third modification, this bell-mouthed tube is sinuous so as to give longer contact between gas and liquid.
Patent GB-190600617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Springs for Vehicles
Inventor: HOWLAND MATTHEW MORRIS
Filed: 1906-01-09
Granted: 1907-01-09
Abstract: 617. Howland, M. M., and Dunnell, W. W. Jan. 9. Springs.-To obviate the use of pneumatic tyres on heavy vehicles such as automobiles and the like, pneumatic cushions are interposed between the usual metal springs and the body or axle, the invention being also applicable to all self-propelling vehicles, road vehicles, bicycles and the like, and railway and other vehicles. Links 7, Figs. 1 and 2, have their inner ends pivoted to a bracket 6 bolted to the underframe, while their outer ends are connected to the ends of an ordinary steel spring 3, and are further connected transversely by links 9 pivoted to the underframe at 10. Pneumatic cushions 12 are mounted between dished plates 13 secured to the underframe and to the links 7. In a modification, the links 7, Figs. 3 and 4, are pivoted together at 14, and cushions 17 are mounted upon cross-bars 15 supported at the ends by hangers 16 secured to the ends of the spring 3. In otber modifications, the cushions are mounted upon links which extend horizontally outwards from the ends of the metal spring, the outer ends of the links being pivoted to brackets on the underframe ; or the pneumatic cushions may be arranged between the metal spring and the axle. In another modification, suitable for light vehicles and bicycle saddles, the hinged connexions may be replaced by light springs which are too weak to transmit a jar, but give the required rigidity.
Patent GB-190603944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for the Harvesting of Potatoes, and other Root Crops.
Inventor: BAXTER ROBERT SIMPSON
Filed: 1906-02-17
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 3944. Baxter, R. S. Feb. 17. Screening potatoes &c.-A machine for digging and sorting potatoes and other root crops comprises a rotary inclined screen provided with an internal conveyer and preferably composed of longitudinally-pivoted plates or cranked rods which rock periodically to clear the screen. The screen plates or rods 14, Fig. 4, may be rocked mechanically, or their weights may cause-them to assume vertical positions except when their free edges or projections 27 come into contact with the casing. The screen 4 may be cylindrical or conical, and may be made of cast metal, of net or perforated material, or of longitudinal rods, bars, laths, or plates. The spaces between the rods &c. may vary so that potatoes of different sizes may be delivered to receptacles 8, 9, 10. The screen is driven by gearing from the travelling wheel 5, and its front end is adjusted by such means as a screw 24 or a lever. There may be more than one screen and each may be fitted with one or more archimedean screws and with internal bars, plates, or pins to break up clods. The machine may be provided with a share 23, and the wheels may be adjustable laterally.
Patent GB-190604002-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Separating Cauotchouc from Fibrous Materials combined therewith.
Inventor: PENTHER HERMANN
Filed: 1906-02-17
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 4002. Penther, H. Feb. 17. Mills and apparatus.-In separating caoutchouc from fibrous materials combined therewith, the material is subjected to the tearing action of sharp points or teeth so as to effect the separation without pulverizing the caoutchouc. The material is introduced into a cylindrical casing provided on its inner surface with points, teeth, or ribs 4, and containing a revolving shaft 8 with arms 3 carrying points or teeth. The arms are preferably arranged in different vertical planes, and their points are situated at a slight distance from the points of the casing. The rasp-like points at the lower part of the casing are formed upon triangular bars 5 arranged so as to form a grating. The bars are supported at each end in a removable frame so that they can be turned and either surface of each bar brought into action. The separated fibres may be drawn off by an air current. The teeth 4 may revolve in the same or in the opposite direction to the arms 3.
Patent GB-190604440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Chimney Cowls.
Inventor: DYE WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-02-23
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 4440. Dye, W. Feb. 23. Chimney tops. - A hollow, vertical, metal cylinder 4 fixed to the chimney terminates in a cross-cylinder 5, the ends of which terminate in vertical hollow cylinders 6 open to the atmosphere at both ends and having fans 8 of any suitable design mounted at their upper ends. The fans may, in one arrangement, be mounted on axes fixed at rightangles, and they may be mounted on ball or roller bearings. A door 7 is fitted in the cross-cylinder 5, and the ends of the latter may project into, and baffle plates or cones 9 may be fitted at the bottom of, the cylinders 6. According to the Provisional Specification, fans rotating about vertical axes may be used, and two or more removable baffle-plates are placed one above the other and opposite to each other in the cylinder 4. Specifications No. 3296, A.D. 1887, No. 12,676, A.D. 1888, and No. 1835, A.D. 1896, are referred to.
Patent GB-190607057-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Washing Photographic Prints, Papers, Films and the like.
Inventor: CHAPMAN EDGAR MARSH
Filed: 1906-03-23
Granted: 1907-03-23
Abstract: 7057. Chapman, E. M. March 23. Trays, dishes, &c.-The water is admitted into the tank from the admitting funnel or channel through an intermediate chamber perforated at the top and arranged in connexion with a siphon discharge in such a manner that, when the water falls below the level of the perforations, the siphon action is cut off, leaving the plates immersed in water. The water enters through the funnel or passage B, Fig. 2, flows into the intermediate chamber D through perforations C, and thence into the washing-tank A through perforations E. The inlet H of the siphon G communicates below the perforated bottom of the tank. When the water in the chamber D falls below the level of the inverted cone K, air is admitted through a hole in the siphon, thus cutting off its action and leaving the water in the tank A below the level of the perforations E. In a modified construction, the inlet chamber N, Fig. 5, has an overflow pipe O and perforations N<1> communicating with the intermediate chamber D, and the siphon consists of an exit tube Q within an outer tube P. Air can get to the hole T in the tube P when the water falls below the inverted cup S<1>, and stops the siphon action as above described.
Patent GB-190607090-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Controlling or Actuating the Differential Gear of Bicycles and similar Vehicles.
Filed: 1906-03-24
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 7090. Hub Two Speed Gear Co., and Reynolds, C. H. March 24. Levers; variable-speed gearing. - In a control mechanism for the variable-speed gears of bicycles and the like, a lever D, mounted by a pin a<1> upon a stationary plate A, is connected by a stud d to the inner member B' of Bowden mechanism, the outer member of which abuts against a perforated stop upon the plate. A spring-controlled pawl or catch E mounted upon a stud e engages a notch d' upon the lever, so that, on operation of the catch, the tension of the wire carries round the lever D to change the gear. To restore the parts to the position shown, the lever is turned until the catch again engages the notch. Studs a<3>, a<3> limit the motion of the lever and catch, respectively. By reversal of the action of the lever and catch, the mechanism may be used to exert a thrust instead of a pull. A cover-plate F may be provided.
Patent GB-190609021-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rope Brake Apparatus for Trains of Vehicles.
Inventor: SIEBENALER PETER
Filed: 1906-04-14
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 9021. Siebenaler, P. April 17,1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Brakes.-In continuous rope brakes for trains of vehicles, in which divided brake shoes a are pressed upon the axles or hubs by cords surrounding them, the cords on the last car of the train are wound on the axles in the opposite direction to those on the other cars, so that, when the brakes are applied by winding the cord on the spindle f in the last car, the axles of the last car, being first braked, will drag upon the cords of the other cars and tend to rotate the brake shoes of the other cars in a direction opposite to that of the rotation of the axles, thus producing an additional retarding effect on those axles.
Patent GB-190617249-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Sinking Shafts by the Freezing Process.
Inventor: WINTER CARL JULIUS
Filed: 1906-07-31
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 17,249. Winter, C. J. April 14, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Excavating, freezing ground for.-In freezing processes for s i n k i n g shafts, the action of the cold-conveyer is confined to a desired zone. The cold-conveyer enters the lift pipe b through a pipe a, and the upper level is limited by means of compressed air or a liquid introduced at c and an adjustable return pipe e, as described in Specification No. 17,250, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Mining &c.]. The lower level h is adjusted by means of a liquid having a low freezing-point introduced through a pipe k The liquid has a greater specific gravity than the cold-conveyer and does not mix therewith ; toluol may be used when alcohol is the cold-conveyer.
Patent GB-190617555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Resilient Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: BAKER GEORGE SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-08-03
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 17,555. Baker, G. S. Aug. 3. Spring wheels; felloes or rims; tyres, non-elastic.-Relates to details of construction in that type of spring wheel wherein helical springs place] transversely in the felloe are combined with ball-and-cup devices held in flanges in a floating rim, such as is described in Specification No. 9897, A.D. 1906. The outer end of each spoke A', Fig. 2, fits in a socket in a metal block A<2> pierced with transverse hole containing a telescopic spring housing C, Fig. 5, formed of two toothed complementary parts so that there are even inner and outer faces. A metal ring A<3> encloses the felloe. The outer rim G, formed with a central web G<1>, is fitted with wooden block tyres K, and is connected by bolts H to side plates I, but the construction of tread forms no part of the invention. The plates are dished and apertured at points to hold hardened circular cups E containing balls D also held by conical settings in the housings C. Bolts J and distance-pieces J<1> connect the inner parts of the plates I, and alternate halves of the bolts H are provided with distance-pieces H<2> formed with vertical webs. Any other form of tread may be substituted, and a leather cover may be attached to the inside edges of the plates I.
Patent GB-190618539-A (GB)
Title: Improved Trap for Flies.
Inventor: WOLF KARL
Filed: 1906-08-18
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 18,539. Wolf, K., and Schl³ter, F. Aug. 18. Drawings to Specification. Advertising.-A container for fly traps is formed of two symmetrically dished plates of pasteboard or like material connected by their flat edges. The plates may be embossed to represent a fly for advertisement purposes.
Patent GB-190621916-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for De-alcoholizing Liquids
Inventor: LINZEL AUGUST
Filed: 1906-10-04
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 21,916. Linzel, A. May 23, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Beverages, dealcoholizing. - A n apparatus for dealcoholizing liquids consists of a vessel 1 provided with partitions 3arranged with staggered openings 4 at their lower parts, the edges of the walls 3 being inclined stepwise and provided with covers 9, 10 which lead those vapours which are prematurely condensed to the first compartment 13 of the evaporator 1. A flange 6 serves for mounting the vessel on the heating-device, for example a vessel containing hot water. The apparatus may be applied to the treatment of spirituous liquors, wines, fruit juices, &c.
Patent GB-190622466-A (GB)
Title: A Repository for the Purpose of Keeping Drawings, Pictures and the like.
Inventor: NEUMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1906-10-11
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 22,466. Neumann, A. Oct. 11. Cabinets; cupboards; tables. -A repository in the form of a cupboard or cabinet-table for storing drawings, pictures, &c. consists of a number of separate cases or portfolios, suspended in a single frame and arranged by the use of pulleys and weights, or by pneumatic, hydraulic, &c. means, to be adjustable so as to be secured by locks out of the way in the bottom part of the repository when not in use. The separate cases are provided with hinged flaps which, when each case is released so as to come into the raised position, may be turned down so as to form extension flaps of the table &c. The drawing receptacles 4, Fig. 2, are suspended by cords 3 which run over pulleys 2 and have a balance weight 5 attached to their other ends. The receptacles are held in the depressed position by separate catches 19 the ends of which enter sockets 20 beneath each case, each catch being operated by a separate press-button 11 through the spring-pressed lever 13. Each case has a hinged flap which, when the case has been raised by the weights 5, may be folded through the opening 8 of the cupboard, normally closed by roller blinds &c. The flaps are held by the links 10, and are used as rests on which to examine the drawings. The cases are guided in their vertical movement between partitions 24, Fig. 4. Instead of using one balance weight for each side of each case, a single weight may serve for the same ends of two cases by employing the arrangement shown in Fig. 7. A cord passes over two pulleys 28, 31 and has its ends secured one to each of the cases 25, 26, and the single balance weight 30 is suspended from a pulley over the portion of the cord between the two main pulleys. If either case is released, the weight serves to raise it. The repository may be in the form of a table with the receptacles below, when each receptacle is provided near the bottom with projecting guiding- pieces 35, Fig. 9, to which the raising-cords are attached. The pieces 35 project into grooves between the end guides 39, the cases being supported at the top by guides 41.
Patent GB-190629142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tape Measures.
Inventor: RABONE JOHN KENNETH
Filed: 1906-12-21
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 29,142. Rabone, J. K. Dec. 21. Measures of length. -In tape measures wound by means of a handle b which is folded flush into a recess when not in use, a projecting lip b<1> is provided upon the handle whereby the latter may be readily turned up into the winding position. This lip may either be of the form shown in Fig. 3, in which case the projecting flange of the barrel has a recess a<1>, or it may be cranked so as to overhang the flange as shown in Fig. 6.