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Patent GB-190603833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Washing Apparatus.
Inventor: HAINES ROBERT THORN
Filed: 1906-02-16
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 3833. Haines, R. T., and Gould, F. Whit-. Feb. 16. Boiling-p a n s. - Relates to apparatus placed in wash boilers to cause an automatic circulation of water over and through the clothes to be washed. The liquid passes up through the tube 2, over which slides a pipe 3 surmounted by a cap 4, from wbich the liquid issues and falls on the clothes surrounding the weighted conical base 1. Corrugations or channels 8 prevent the clothes from obstructing the apertures in the base. The oirty water may be withdrawn from the boiler through a pipe 6 by pressing the cap 4 on to the inner tube 2.
Patent GB-190607932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ambulances.
Inventor: HECKER HERMANN
Filed: 1906-04-02
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 7932. Hecker, H. April 2. Litters, ambulance.-An ambulance, especially applicable for military use, comprises side bars a with handles b fitting into slots in the end boards c, d, and stretcher-bars f hinged to one side bar and engaging brackets g on the other. The stretcher cloth h is in the form of a bag or sleeve which can be drawn over the side bars ; it can be stuffed, so that the ambulance may be used as a bed, and it is drawn tight by means of straps i. A bolster l is provided, and a board m is supported between the handles for the purpose of holding material required by the patient.
Patent GB-190608825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutch and Engine Starting Mechanism for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: WEAVER WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-04-12
Granted: 1907-04-12
Abstract: 8825. Weaver, W. A. April 12. Gas and like angines, starting in. Motor road vehicles have a flexible or spring drive which stores sufficient energy for restarting the engine. When the engine is first started, the sleeve b, which is slidably mounted by a feather key upon the engine shaft a, is unclutched from the windmg-shaft c. The sleeve b is then moved endways into engagement with the winding-shaft c, which it rotates, thus winding up the spring f. During the operation the casing e remains stationary, the spring-pressed pawls e<1> slipping over the toothed sleeve band the pawls d' slipping over the toothed interior of the shaft c. When the spring is wound up, the casing e transmits its motion to the' vehicle shaft through the clutch g. Upon the .vehicle being stopped, the sleeve b is unclutched and the spring is kept in tension by the pawls d' engaging the toothed interior of the sbaft c. When it is desired to restart the engine, the casing e is unclutched from the part g, the sleeve b being still unclutched. The spring then rotates the casing e and the pawls e' engage the teeth on the sleeve b and so rotate the engine shaft a. The casing e acts as a fly-wheel, its momentum helping to start the engine. When the engine is restarted, the casing is reclutched and the sleeve b is clutched to the winding-shaft and the spring is again wound up. Fig. 4 shows a modification for use with heavier vehicles in which the spring is wound up through gear-wheels. The clutch g and sleeve b may be operated separately or collectively and consecutively or simultaneously. When they are operated simultaneously and collectively, the arrangement of levers shown diagrammatically in Fig. 8 may be employed.
Patent GB-190610169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brooches.
Inventor: BRITCHER JOHN
Filed: 1906-05-01
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 10,169. Britcher, J. May 1. Safety pins.-A fastening for brooch pins consists of a slotted metal case b, Fig. 7, fixed to the back of the brooch and a hooked plate a, shown in Fig. 4, sliding therein. The pin is inserted by pressing it on the rounded outer edge I, Figs. 4 and 7, the slide being returned into the locking position by pressure of the pin on the inclined inner part H, Fig. 4. The slide is unlocked by a thumbpiece G.
Patent GB-190610854-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Muscle Exercising and Developing Apparatus and Fittings connected therewith.
Inventor: CROUCHER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-09
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 10,854. Croucher, F. W. May 9, Exercising-apparatus.-Elastic cords a are passed over two pulleys, which may be fixed to a wall, floor, or ceiling, and also over three pulleys mounted on a common centre c and adapted to run on the cords. The free ends of the cords are provided with hand-grips, or with foot, head, body, or neck straps. A hook may be substituted for the pulley which, in the form illustrated, is situated on the cord between the two fixed pulleys. A foot-strap d is shown in Fig. 5. The strap is twisted to form a loop d for the foot and a loop e to surround the ankle, and is provided at its ends with bucklesf, one of which is passed through the other, and, being connected to the free end of the elastic cord, draws the whole strap tight round the foot. To limit the movement of the pulleys, stops f are placed on the cords. To form the stops, a wire or metal frame is formed with oppositely-disposed slots g, Fig. 4, the frame being bent about its centre to cause the slots to lie one above the other.
Patent GB-190611270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: COLE JOHN ALBERT
Filed: 1906-05-14
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 11,270. Cole, J. A. May 14. Cam mechanism; lever linkages.-A combined link-work and cam mechanism is described for regulating the auxiliary air valve F of an internalcombustion engine at the same time that the cam shaft B<1> is moved endwise for altering the lift of the admission valve A. The lever C, Fig. 1, for controlling the position of the cam-shaft is connected by a link, a cam H bearing against the lever E which operates the air valve. In a modification, Fig. 2, the cord D operates both levers C, E. Pivoted to the latter is a cam J which bears on the stem of the air valve and receives an angular displacement about its pivot by means of a radius arm K connected to the lever C by a link. The cams H, J may be shaped to give any desired movement to the valve F.
Patent GB-190613819-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Transmitter for Fire Alarm Apparatus.
Inventor: FIDDES JAMES
Filed: 1906-06-16
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 13,819. Fiddes, J., and Watt, J. F. June 16. Switches. - T h e reduction of air or water pressure in the pipes of a sprinkler or firealarm system, when the latter is actuated on the occurrence of a fire, operates the device shown in Fig. 1, to make and break an electric circuit. A heavy weight D floats in mercury, or other liquid of high density, forced from a chamber A up a tube B into a cylinder C by the pressure in the pipes, which are connected to the chamber A through an opening a. On the pressure being released, the mercury descends, carrying the float D with it, and collars e on a spindle E, fixed to the float, successively bring a pivoted lever G<1> into electric contact with an adjustable arm G, the message thus sent being recorded by dashes on a strip of paper at the fire or other receiving-station.
Patent GB-190614513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Printing Plates and Surfaces
Inventor: SCHMIDT JOHANN
Filed: 1906-06-25
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 14,513. Schmidt, J., and Gruber, R. June 25. Lithographic and like printing.-A zinc or other metal plate is cleaned with dilute sulphuric acid and emery, pumice-stone, or the like and then with a mixture of water, hydrochloric acid, and alum. The dried plate is coated with a sensitized layer, consisting of gelatine and ammonium bichromate, and is exposed under the picture to be copied in an ordinary printing-frame. The plate is developed in water, dried, and powdered with Syrian asphalt which is then melted. The asphalt adheres to the unexposed parts of the plate and the rest of the sensitized layer is removed by means of a mixture of hydrochloric acid and gum water. The plate is then washed with turpentine and sulphuric ether and is rolled up with ink which adheres only to the asphalt.
Patent GB-190617722-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Hanging Soldiers' Straps and other Accoutrements upon in Barrackrooms, applicable also for other and similar purposes in other places.
Inventor: HOLLAND HARRY
Filed: 1906-08-07
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 17,722. Holland, H. Aug. 7. Hooks. -A device for suspending soldiers' accoutrements, particularly adapted for use in barrack rooms, is made with a plate a capable of being attached at each end by a pin-and-slot catch e to spring or hinged clips k, whereby it may be fastened to ordinary wall pegs b. The plate supports hooks c, upon which various straps and slings may be hung, and also two hooks d for a rifle sling or for a cane, and the bayonet is held on two tulip rests m constructed as shown either in Fig. 2 or Fig. 3. Instead of clips, rings l at either the middle or centre of the plate a may be used for suspending the device.
Patent GB-190618788-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Golf Clubs.
Inventor: FIGGIS FRANK FERNESLEY
Filed: 1906-08-22
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 18,788. Figgis, F. F. Aug. 22. Golf.-The head of a golf club is made with a hole in its face into which is screwed a cylinder b of ivory.
Patent GB-190619482-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Ignition Arrangement for Internal Combustion Engines and the like.
Inventor: EISEMANN ERNST
Filed: 1906-08-31
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 19,482. Eisemann, E. Aug. 31. Gas and like engines, igniting in. To obviate the drawbacks due to imperfect contact between the terminals of the sparking - plug, an induction current is sent through the terminals which strikes an are for the ignition current of lower potential. The armature a, Fig. 1, has two windings b, b<1> either in series or in parallel. The winding b<1> is the induction winding and is connected with the armature f of the plug. The other sparking-terminal is formed by the core of the electro-magnet e, the winding of of which is in communication with the coil b. The contact d is actuated by a cam c driven by the engine. When the armature f is attracted, both the primary and secondary currents flow through the plug and if the contact d is broken a powerful spark results, if the contact between the armature and core has been good. If the contact is bad, an induction current of high potential is produced in the winding b<1> after breaking the contact d, and this ensures the passage of the ignition current. Sparking at d is prevented by the condenser g. The armature a may be replaced by a battery and an induction coil h, Fig. 3. An arrangement for a four - cylinder engine is shown in Fig. 5, a distributor i controlling the sparking of the cylinders.
Patent GB-190624401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Removable Window Sashes.
Inventor: EDWARDS WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-11-01
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 24,401. Edwards, W., and Larsen, T. Nov. 1. Windows.-In windows in which the sashes are removable from the frames, the sash cord is attached to a socket 11 having an integrallyformed loop 12, which is threaded over the end of a hook 13 secured by a screw or staple in a recess in the sash stile.
Patent GB-190624723-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Device for use in Fitting Rubber or like Tyres to Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: SEAL GEORGE
Filed: 1906-11-05
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 24,723. Seal, G., and Ball, J. Nov. 5. Building wheels.-In devices for placing tyres on the rims of wheels consisting of rollers mounted adjustably on a radius bar pivoted on the hub centre, the grooved rollers f, f<1> have their axes disposed approximately at right-angles. In operation, the roller f takes underneath the tyre and lifts it over the rim, the second roller bedding the tyre into position. One of the flanges of each of the rollers is preferably of less depth than the other. The rollers are pivoted on a sleeve d fixed on the radius bar a by a screw e; or, as described in the Provisional Specification, holes are provided in the radius bar through which a pin is passed, the sleeve being fixed by a nut on this pin.
Patent GB-190625352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Window Fittings.
Inventor: CRAIB ALEXANDER
Filed: 1906-11-10
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 25,352. Craib, A. Nov. 10. Windows.-The sash cords at the opening sides of hinged-sliding windows are attached to plates b which, in the closed position of the sashes, slide up and down therewith, while in the swinging position the plates are held by the engagement of spring-pressed detents d with fixed hookplates i, i<2>. The detent moves in an inclined slotted bridge-piece e, on the plate b, which engages with flanges g<3>, g<1> of a plate attached to the sash. Part of the flange g<3> is cut away to clear the detent d. The disengagement of the detent from the hook-plate i is effected by the shoulder of the uncut part of the flange g<3>, while re-engagement is assisted, as the sash is swung, by a wedge-shaped block on the flange g<1>. The staff bead on the opening side is hinged, and part of the parting bead is removable. The hinges for the sash may be constructed as described in Specification No. 25,677, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Hinges &c.]. Modifications are described, in which the bridge-piece e is replaced by a stop pin, and the detent d is moved both in and out by a suitable block on the flange g<1>, the action being assisted if necessary by a spring.
Patent GB-190703305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Brakes for Hoisting Apparatus Cranes and the like.
Inventor: REUTER WOLFGANG
Filed: 1907-02-09
Granted: 1908-02-10
Abstract: 3305. Reuter, W. Feb. 9. Brakes electrically - actuated apparatus. - An electric braking circuit d, Fig. 1, for hoists, cranes, &c., is arranged in parallel with the motor a when lowering, as shown, and remains in circuit when power is cut off by the main switch e, so as to be energized simultaneously with the motor as soon as any lowering movement starts. Fig. 4 shows the circuit arranged in combination with a coil f, which is energized during power positions to hold off a mechanical brake. In the lowering position shown, current passes through both coils d, f so that the mechanical brake is held off, the descent being controlled by the coil d. If the coil d fails, the coil f, being in circuit with it, immediately applies the mechanical brake. When the main switch e is opened for rest, the circuit of the coil f is broken, the coil d then only being in the parallel circuit. During ascent, the circuit of the coil d is opened, but that of the coil f is closed. As shown in the diagrams, regulation of the lowering movement is effected by the starting-resistances b, but the motor may be run at full power and the descent regulated in the brake circuit.
Patent GB-190704800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fastening Devices for Articles of Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: STEELE EDITH
Filed: 1907-02-27
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 4800. Steele, E. Feb. 27. Studs.-In a stud having a small head f and receiving an elastic washer h, the base-plate e is fashioned so as to resemble an ordinary pearl button, by cross-scoring and boring holes therethrough.
Patent GB-190704934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mattress Frames
Inventor: GALE FRANCIS GILBERT
Filed: 1907-03-01
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 4934. Gale, F. G. March 1. Bolts 10 for securing together the side and end rails of mattress frames have heads of special form consisting of an horizontal flange 14 and a vertical flange 15. The vertical flange has a screw-threaded hole for the reception of a bolt 13 employed to adjust the position of the end rails and the tension of the mattress.
Patent GB-190707895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Testing Apparatus for Fire Alarms and the like.
Inventor: SUTTON JOHN
Filed: 1907-04-04
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 7895. Sutton, J., Sutton, G. J., and Mundy, G. April 4. Switches, electromagnetic. A relay for use in an alarm system consists of an electromagnet the armature of which supports the bottom end of a vertically guided bar composed of alternate sections of onducting and insulating material. A series of parallel horizontal springs normally engages the insulating portions of the bar, but when the latter is raised by the energizing of the electro-magnet, the conducting parts are engaged by the springs to complete circuits. A spring blade contact carried on the arm of an alarm clock d, Fig. 4, wipes over a series of fixed contacts a<2>. The spring is provided with a projection which engages the edges of the contacts a<2> and temporarily holds the spring until it is deflected sufficiently to jump quickly on to the next contact.
Patent GB-190709289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Liquid-level Gauges for Steam Generators and the like.
Inventor: DONNERSBERG SIGMUND
Filed: 1907-04-22
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 9289. Donnersberg, S. April 22. Liquid levels, indicating.-In liquid-level gauges provided with automatically-closing ball valves, the secondary tube 4 connecting the upper and lower fittings of the gauge glass 3 is provided with a cock 6 the handle of which is connected, by means of the slotted bar 18, with the handle of the blowoff cock 16. The arrangement is such that the cock 6 must be closed before the cock 16 is opened, so that, when blowing through, the ball valve 8 is inoperative. Similarly, the cock 6 cannot be opened again until the cock 16 is shut.
Patent GB-190711194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Hoods for Vehicles
Inventor: MABERLY FREDERICK HERBERT
Filed: 1907-05-14
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 11,194. Maberly, F. H. May 14. Stays.-A folding hood comprising two stretching-hoops D, E, and a supporting-hoop A pivoted to the sides of the vehicle, has its front member D supported by hinged stays d' provided with eyepieces or slotted ends passing over pins on the front board and secured thereto by nuts, while the rear member E has ties e<1> of canvas or leather &c. which button on to the rear of the car. The central hoop A is sustained by the other two D, E, which are pivoted to clips F, Fig. 3, capable of being clamped in any position on the hoop A by thumb-screws f<2>.
Patent GB-190713426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling Railway Signals and the like.
Inventor: MOORE JAMES SAMUEL
Filed: 1907-06-10
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 13,426. Moore, J. S. June 10. Controlling and locking signals.-A mechanical slot or coacting apparatus for controlling railway signals is shown in Figs. 1 and 2, in which the two levers 3, 4 are operated from the separate controlling-cabins. The intermediate lever 5 has at. tached to it a vertically sliding box 9, on a spindle in which is mounted a pawl or tumbler 11. This tumbler is in the form of a quadrant having its straight sides related so that the apex 11<a> coincides with its axis of rotation, and is cut away at 12, 12<a> to provide shoulders 13, 13<a> at right-angles. To the levers 3, 4 are connected the slides 14, 15, provided at their upper ends with lateral projections forming shoulders 14<a>, 15<a>. When the lever 3 is pulled over, the corresponding slide 14 is pulled down, thus pushing the tumbler 11 over so that when the lever 4 is pulled over the shoulder 15<a> engages with the shoulder 13 of the tumbler. The box 9 is thereby pulled down, thus moving over the lever 5, and moving the signal to 'clear' through the connexion 8. When either of the levers 3, 4 is returned the tumbler rotates and allows the box 9 and the lever 5 to rise, thus returning the signal to 'danger.' An alternative arrangement is shown in Fig. 11, in which the box 9 is placed longitudinally of the lever 5, and the slides 14, 15 are pivotally connected by links 18, 19 to the levers 3, 4. Should either of the links 18, 19 become disconnected, the corresponding slide falls below the tumbler and no downward movement of the casing can be effected. The same result maybe obtained in the first arrangement by lengthening the box 9, Figs. 1 and 2. The box may be fixed to any part of the lever 5, it being only necessary to rearrange the slides 14, 15 and the pawl 11 to suit the action required.
Patent GB-190716467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telemeters
Filed: 1907-07-18
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 16,467. Zeiss, C. [Firm of]. June 12, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Telemeters.- Means are provided in stereoscopic or coincidence telemeters to indicate accidental displacements of the optical elements resulting in inaccurate determinations of the range. Such means consist of control marks h, i on the objective lenses b or, in some modifications, on the objective prisms, which are simultaneously viewed through a magnifying system m, n. The lens k, Fig. 2, gives virtual images i‹, Fig. 3, of the marks i in the plane of the mark h, and relative displacement of the casings gives a relative displacement of the mark and images such as is shown in Fig. 4. Fig. 10 illustrates a modification wherein the control marks are viewed by means of reflecting-prisms l', l<3> and lenses which can be swung into position, while the ordinary coincidence eyepiece d, e is swung out. In each case, the instrument is re-set if deranged, and the control marks by such means as the rotatable prism a, Fig. 2, are also arranged to be viewed again in their normal position. In some cases, the adjusting-prism of the telemeter can be used for adjusting the control marks.
Patent GB-190716573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: FISKE ALEXANDER MOTT
Filed: 1907-07-19
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 16,573. Fiske, A. July 19. typewriters.-Relates to type-bar machines of the kind provided with several characters on each type bar, and in which both the type-bar and the carriage may be shifted for character selection. The machine shown in Fig. 2 is provided with nine characters in three groups on each type-bar, the three characters in each group being selected by type-bar shift effected by a corresponding group of three key-levers a, a<1>, a<2>, and the groups being selected by the carriage shift. Each type-bar F is mounted by a universal joint on a corresponding carrier G guided for vertical shift; the universal joint consists of a type-bar pivot f<7>, Fig. 7, supported in a bent portion f<4> of a frame f<3> mounted on a pivot f<6>. The left hand key-lever a of each group is a master key-lever for shifting the corresponding carrier G and operating the type-bar; the other two key-levers a', a<2> of the group operate the key-lever a by contact with a lug a<9>. The keylever a is provided with an upward extension a<4> connected to the type-bar by a 'link a<5>; the action first displaces the carrier G and then operates the type-bar. The shift movements of the carrier G are determined by means of stops g, g<1>, g<2> on the carrier, and a co-operating universal bail E actuated by cams a<6> on the ends of the key-levers ; the edges el of the bail E are bent to obtain a girder formation for strength. The key-levers are formed with slots a<3> for engagement with a channel fulcrum bar B provided with guide slots b<1>, b<2>. The type-bars are cranked above their fulcra, and are guided by curved radiating slots in a plate K, and, at the printing-point, by guides which may be integral with a paper guard.
Patent GB-190718597-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Accelerating the Separation of Nitro-glycerine from Acids.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1907-08-16
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 18,597. Haddan, B.., [Lehmann, J. F.]. Aug. 16. Nitroglycerine.-Nitroglycerine is separated from acids by placing platinum or other electrodes in the liquid and passing an electric current. The gas bubbles evolved cause the nitroglycerine to rise to the surface, whence it can be easily removed. The separation may be assisted as is known by adding small quantities of water, sodium fluoride, or other substances. The nitroglycerine is quickly removed, and the waste acid liquid is left in a suitable condition for the extraction of the remaining acids.