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Patent GB-190606983-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for use in Teaching Swimming.
Inventor: CALDWELL JOHN
Filed: 1906-03-23
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 6983. Caldwell, J. March 23. Swimming-appliances.-An apparatus for use in teaching swimming comprises a belt d attached by a swivel to a rope g passing over pulleys h and having a weight k attached at the otber end. A tube l is preferably employed for guiding the movements of the weight and preventing it from being tampered with. The length of the rope can be adjusted by the cleat m.
Patent GB-190614253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines.
Inventor: REES EDMUND SCOTT GUSTAVE
Filed: 1906-06-21
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 14,253. Rees, E. S. G. June 21. Drawings to Specification. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for.-Leakage in an incompressible-fluid turbine is prevented, as in the similarly constructed-centrifugal pump described in Specification No. 4810, A.D. 1906, by forming spiral grooves on either the rotor or casing, or on both.
Patent GB-190620671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Acting Mules.
Inventor: WILLACY JOHN
Filed: 1906-09-18
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 20,671. Willacy, J. Sept. 18. Mules.-In order to stretch out the snarls in the yarn, the starting of the rollers is delayed at the commencement of the outward run, by reason of an arm j on the counterfaller shaft k acting, at the end of the inward run, to tilt a pivoted lever g, which, through a chain or wire f and clip spring e, rotates a sleeve geared by wheels b, a<1> to the disengaging portion of the front roller clutch. This portion is thus turned back an amount which may be regulated by a screw i on the lever g, and by means of the usual spaced disk and lugs connecting this clutch portion to the roller shaft, the starting is delayed. In a modification, the chain f is replaced by rods and a pivoted lever.
Patent GB-190620857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Revolving Heels for Boots, Shoes and the like
Inventor: ORR PETER NICHOLSON
Filed: 1906-09-20
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 20,857. Orr, P. N. Sept. 20. Heel protectors.-The screw of a revolving heel pad is protected from wear, and prevented from loosening, by inserting a flanged ring a of suitable material in the central hole of the pad, and riveting to it a washer b. The underside of the washer is serrated to grip the surface of the heel, the pad (of which the usual plate x is shown) thus rotating on the parts a, b. A serrated washer c, Fig. 2, may be placed between the heel and the parts a, b. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the washer b is flanged, and may be used either with or without the part a.
Patent GB-190626928-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method or Process of Producing Pure Hydrogen from Waste-gas.
Inventor: FRANK ADOLPH
Filed: 1906-11-27
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 26,928. Frank, A. March 7, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Hydrogen is obtained from water gas by the action of a carbide, for example calcium carbide at 300‹ C. ; but instead of previously removing carbon monoxide and dioxide from the water gas chemically, a preliminary purification is effected by mechanical or physical means, such as cooling. Water gas containing hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and but little dioxide, is suitably cooled and conducted into a Linde's air-liquefying machine or the like. The monoxide is liquefied, and the dioxide and small quantities of silicon hydride &c. become solid, whereas the hydrogen remains gaseous and can be separated and led off. The water gas may be completely liquefied and the hydrogen separated by fractional distillation. If the secondary constituents consist principally of carbon dioxide with but little monoxide, the water gas is preferably cooled to below the congealing or liquefying point of the secondary constituents, so separating them from the hydrogen.
Patent GB-190702479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aerial Machines.
Inventor: DALTON PALMER
Filed: 1907-01-31
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 2479. Dalton, P. Jan. 31. Aerial machines without aerostats; aeroplanes; propelling; steering land. ing; framework.-The framework of the machine consists of two horizontal lattices a, b connected by a central lattice d of a depth approximately half the width of the horizontal frames. The upper and central frames, and the lower frame b if necessary, are covered with fabric to form an aeroplane. The horizontal planes are preferably narrower at the front than at the rear. The machine is propelled by screws o placed on both sides of the central plane, and it is steered by horizontal and vertical vanes f, k operated by endless cords h passing round drums i, n. Additional vertical planes may be placed on either side of the central plane. Air-tubes q placed along the bottom framework b and turned upwards at their ends serve as floats for supporting the machine on water, and lessen the shock when landing.
Patent GB-190706997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for "Trimming" or Delivering Coal, Grain, or other Substances in Holds of Ships.
Inventor: CLARKE PEETE BASIL
Filed: 1907-09-23
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 6997. Clarke, P. B. Sept. 23. Loading and unloading; shoots.-A rotary shoot for trimming coal or similar material in the holds of ships is rotated by the weight of the material passing through it, and its speed may be controllad by a brake. The shoot a is mounted on ball or roller bearings, and its sides and bottom are inclined and curved, so that the coal on striking the sides causes the rotation.
Patent GB-190710397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Latches having Bolts which are adapted to Latch and also to Lock.
Inventor: TONKS CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-05-04
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 10,397. Tonks, C. W., Tonks, E., and Tonks, G. A., [trading as Tonks & Sons, E.], and Brevitt, J. May 4. Locks, key.-In a latch or night-latch of the type in which the bolt can be shot by a key beyond the latching position, the locking-tumbler is used as the medium through which the spring acts to latch the bolt. The tumbler D has a depending arm b the lower end of which bears against a shoulder c on the bolt A so that, when the bolt is drawn or pushed back from the latching position, the tumbler is lifted to remove the projection e from the notch f in the bolt. The spring d acts on the tumbler and shoots the bolt through the arm b. When the key is used to shoot the bolt to the locking position, the tumbler is raised and the bolt is thus rendered free from spring control and any liability of the bolt to overshoot thereby avoided.
Patent GB-190711447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sieves, Strainers and the like
Inventor: WARD JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1907-05-16
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 1 1 , 4 4 7. Ward, J. R., and Ward, F. May 16. Hand-sieves.-The removable bottom F, Figs. 1 and 5, of a hand sieve or strainer is provided with a wire edge or frame E, one end of which fits in a ferrule or tubular piece I on the other end so that the sieve &c. can be sprung into a recess D formed in the frame C. The sieve is supported by crossstays G ; or the frame C may be made tapered from top to bottom, or the bottom edge of the frame C may be turned inwards. Several sieves or strainers F of different meshes are provided for use with the frame C. According to the Provisional Specification, the sieve or strainer is. especially intended for use in the manufacture of liquid and solid foods.
Patent GB-190714459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Governors for Marine Engines.
Inventor: GORDON JOHN
Filed: 1907-06-22
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 14,459. Gordon, J., Jackson, T., and Andrews, C. June 22. Marine governors; fluid relays.-A marine engine is under the control of an inertia governor b attached to the cross-head a, and a pendulum governor e of the type described in Specification No. 15,768, A.D. 1905, which is operated by the motion of the ship. The inertia governor b, Figs. 1 and 3, consists of a weight b<3> pivoted to a bar b<1> attached to the cross-head, and to a spring- controlled bar b<5> which is in sliding contact with the bar b<1>. At excessive speeds, the bar b<5> moves a pivoted lever b<7> against the resistance of an adjustable spring b<9>, and opens a valve b<10> which allows steam to pass through the pipe b<12> and the valve casing c to an oscillating cylinder d which controls the throttle valve. The valve casing c, Fig. 4, contains a piston c<2> which, on the admission of steam to the branch c<3>, is moved up against the resistance of the spring c<9> to connect the branches c<4>, c<3>. The pendulum governor, Fig. 2, consists of an adjustable pivoted tube g containing mercury which normally rests on the valve spindle e<2>. Duplicate valves are provided for head and stern seas. The branch e<9> is connected to the steam supply, and the right-hand branch to the branch c<5> of the valve case c. The chamber e<5> is connected to the condenser. When the vessel pitches, mercury flows to the other end of the tube g. The valve e<4> is opened, and steam flows from the pipe e<9> through the branches c<5>, c<4> of the valve casing c to the throttle-valve control cylinder d. The rod b<7> carries a spring detent b<20> which engages the support b<13> when the engine races.
Patent GB-190715568-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement connected with Vessels employed in the Collection, Storage, Transport and Delivery of Milk or Cream.
Inventor: TAYLOR ELMER ZEBLEY
Filed: 1907-07-06
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 15,568. Taylor, E. Z. July 6. Capsule closures &c.- Vessels used in the transport &c. of milk &c. have replaceable linings 2, 5 of paraffined paper for the lid and body. The lid 6 is pressed down over the edges of these, forming a tight joint.
Patent GB-190721009-A (GB)
Title: Receptacle for Keeping and Conveying Talking Machine Discs.
Inventor: BORRMANN WILHELM
Filed: 1907-09-21
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 21,009. Borrmann, W. Sept. 21. Gramophones &c.-A receptacle for talking- machine disks comprises a shell a, which contains a drawer or slide c provided with undercut segments or lugs e for receiving the edge of the disk g, and which has at its front edge a hinged lath h resting upon the disk. The slide has side grooves i, i<1> to facilitate the removal of the disk. A tape d serves to prevent the complete withdrawal of the slide c.
Patent GB-190721608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Superheating Steam.
Inventor: CRUSE HENRY
Filed: 1907-09-30
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 21,608. Cruse, H. Sept. 30. Superheaters, steam; feed-water, heating.-Relates to tubular superheaters of the kind in which the temperature of the steam is controlled by internal water-tubes, as described in Specification No. 5103, A.D. 1898. The steam and water tubes e, f open into separate compartments formed in a divided chamber. A box, Fig. 1, constructed of two metal pressings or forgings a, b, is divided by a pressed or wrought metal dish or plate d into two separate compartments, one of which receives the steam from the tubes e, and the other the water from the tubes f. The compartments may be formed by dividing a drum k, Fig. 6, by a plate d. The parts b, d, Fig. 1, are connected by a nipple g forming a drain-pipe.
Patent GB-190722746-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Incandescence Filaments for Electric Incandescence Lamps, and Apparatus therefor.
Filed: 1907-10-15
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 22,746. Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges. Oct. 16, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Incandescent lamps.-Filaments are made by coating a drawn wire of refractory metal such as tantalum with a compound of another refractory metal such as tungsten, and then reducing the coating to metal. The compound may be mixed with an agglutinant, and applied to the wire, for example by ejecting the wire centrally through the orifice of a squirting-press containing the coating-mass. Colloidal solutions of tungsten compounds may be used, such as the plastic mass described m Specification No. 11,716, A.D. 1907, alone or mixed with compounds of tungsten or other metals, or with metallic powder ; the wire is drawn through such a solution, dried, and the compound reduced, for example by hydrogen in a tube heated electrically. Preferably the wire leaves the solution vertically, to prevent uneven coating ; for the same reason the coating should be thin and the process repeated after reduction until the coating is sufficiently thick. The process may be continuous, the wire being led through a coating- trough to a drying-device, and thence to a reduction vessel, finally being wound up or cut into lengths.
Patent GB-190723094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for use in Drawing Patterns in Moulding.
Inventor: O'KEEFE WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-10-19
Granted: 1908-10-19
Abstract: 23,094. O'Keefe, W., and Strettles, S. Oct. 19. Moulding.-Machines are made with adjustable frames to adapt them for use with boxes of varying size. End frames a, Figs. 1 and 3, are adjustable along side rods b and are clamped at d. Casings h secured to the frames enclose screws f to protect them from sand. The screws are bevelgeared to a shaft l provided with a hand-wheel. The shaft may be splined to one of the wheels or may be otherwise adjustable. Nuts i on the screws carry pattern-supporting bars j. The casings A are adjustably mounted at h<1>, h<2> to provide for drawing along an incline. The bars j are correspondingly adjustable. According to the Provisional Specification, the machine may serve for simultaneously drawing the patterns of two boxes, and may be operated by two persons.
Patent GB-190724295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Drying Grain, Peat, Hops, Salt and other Materials.
Inventor: BLACK JAMES
Filed: 1907-11-02
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 24,295. Black, J., Lennox, A. H., Lennox, H., and Lennox, A. B. Nov. 2. Drying grain, hops, peat, salt, &c.-Figs. 1, 3, and 4 show apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 12,087, A.D. 1907, according to which an inner cylinder 3 rotates in an outer casing, carrying a series of floors or shelves 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and boxes are provided at intervals round the outer casing providing means whereby material is conveyed from each floor to the next below it, the air passing up between the floors and through the boxes. A vane-wheel 21 is rotated on an horizontal shaft 22, through a chain and sprocketwheels actuated from the main shaft 10, and spreads the material on the top floor. In each box are arranged horizontal vane-wheels 29, 30 on the same shaft with a star-wheel 32 driven by engagement with studs 33 on the lower sides of the floors. Alternatively, the wheels 29, 30 may be driven from the main shaft. The cover of the discharge box 39 has a hinged flap 40. Adjustable stationary spreaders 28 and air baffles 42, Fig. 3, are arranged between the floors. Additional hot air passes into the inner cylinder at the part 45, and escapes between the floors through apertures 46 having doors or valves operated by chains or ropes 48.
Patent GB-190808422-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing the Corrosion of the Internal Parts of Boilers due to Electro-chemical Action.
Inventor: CUMBERLAND PEREGRINE ELLIOTT G
Filed: 1908-04-15
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 8422. Cumberland, P. E. G. April 15. Electrodes. - A boiler A to be proof against corrosion contains electrodes F preferably of moulded gas-carbon mounted as shown, their connexions J being insulated from the boiler by blocks K. The upper wire J passes through an iron tube H, lined with porcelain, earthenware, &c. and having sockets H<1> for the electrodes F. The electrodes F are connected with the positive pole of a source of current having an electromotive force equal to or greater than the differences of potential between the different metals of the boiler, the boiler being connected with the negative pole.
Patent GB-190808685-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sound Reproducer and Recorder for Phonographs
Inventor: CLARKSON JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-04-21
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 8685. Clarkson, J. April 21. Phonographs.-A phonograph stylus b is connected at b<1> by an S-shaped wire link h with the diaphragm f, and is pivoted to a wide floating weight d hinged on a wide rod e in a deep recess in the sound-box a. A portion a<x> of the sound-box is cut away to allow the free end of the floating weight to move up and down.
Patent GB-190809712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Bottles Jars and the like
Inventor: LEECH STEPHEN HENRY
Filed: 1908-11-05
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 9712. Leech, S. H. Nov. 5. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Moulding bottles; shaping.-Grooves for catching drips are formed in bottle necks at the same operation as the neck-finishing. An extension e of the neck-finishing tool g carries a ring piece b<1> for indenting a groove b in the bottle neck. The part e is attached to a collar h, which is pressed up to the work by a springj. In place of the extension e, a simple tube may be passed over the bottle neck to do the indenting.
Patent GB-190810532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Preparation of Carburising Gas
Inventor: MACHLET ADOLPH WILHELM
Filed: 1907-11-12
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 10,532. Machlet, A. W. Nov. 12, 1907. Casehardening.-Relates to the preparation of carburizing-gas for use in case-hardening iron and steel articles m the manner described iu Specification No. 25,087, A.D. 1907, and consists in passing carburizing-gas through a solution of diluting gas, or passing a diluting gas through a liquid carburizing-agent. In the first case, carburizing-gas, which may be a pure hydrocarbon, or coal-gas, oil gas, city gas, or carburetted-water gas, is passed from a receptacle 46 through a solution of ammonia in water in a vessel 61, which may be heated, and the diluted gas passes to the retort 2 in which the case-hardening is effected. A by - pass 47 is arranged between the pipes 63, 33 so that any desired propurtion of carburizing-gas may pass to the retort without being diluted. In the second case, ammonia is passed under pressure through naphtha maintained at a constant level in a vessel and the resulting gas is passed to the retort.
Patent GB-190812053-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Variable Time-table for Schools, Colleges and other Educational Institutes.
Inventor: KRAFT WILHELM
Filed: 1908-06-03
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 12,053. Kraft, W. June 3. Signals, indicator or visible.-A variable timetable more especially for use in educational institutions comprises a frame having a series of openings in vertical and horizontal rows for the introduction of removable and interchangeable blocks or tablets inscribed with the names of masters or coloured so as to indicate the instructor or other appropriate information according to a prearranged scheme. In the example illustrated, vertical columns indicate the classes, and horizontal rows the hours of instruction ; the masters teaching the various classes at those hours are indicated by the colour of the blocks 12, of which there is an index at 11. Letters A, G, N, &c. indicate the subjects taught.
Patent GB-190816543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pots for Holding Molten Glass.
Inventor: BATES ANDREW JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-08-05
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 16,543. Bates, A. J. Aug. 5. Glass furnaces.-Pots for holding molten glass from which cylinders are drawn are so constructed that the bottom can be separated from the rim in order that refuse glass adhering to the bottom may be readily melted off. The rim C of the pot is flanged and rests on the casing A. The bottom of the pot is made preferably of clay and has a convex upper surface and a hollow stem D<2>. The stem fits on and is screwed to a rod E, which slides in guides K. A pin 0 projecting from the rod is engaged by the forked end R of a pivoted rod Q, the other end of which engages a screwed rod S. The bottom of the pot is heated by gas which passes into the casing by pipes B. When the bottom is closed, the pot is ready to receive the molten glass from which a cylinder is to be drawn. After the cylinder has been drawn, the bottom is lowered by turning the screw S, and the refuse glass on the upper surface is melted and passes out of the casing by holes F. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 18,162, A.D. 1907.]
Patent GB-190820815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Bearings.
Inventor: SCHREIBMANN FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1908-10-02
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 20,815. Schreibmann, F. Oct. 2. Ball bearings.- In a ball bearing having two annular races 1, 2, the groove 4 in one or both races is of greater radius than the balls, and the sides are closed by rings 5 secured to either of the races. The rings 5 exclude dust &c., prevent broken balls from falling out, enable the bearing to be filled with lubricant, and are adapted to withstand lateral shocks. The maximum number of Lalls is used, cages being dispensed with. One race is formed with a groove 4, and the other is flat or slightly curved. The race that is not grooved may have a lateral thrust surface 6, Fig. 5. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 26,315, A.D. 1898.]
Patent GB-190825198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: LAMB HARRY
Filed: 1908-11-23
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 25,198. Lamb, H. Nov. 23. Acetylene.-In an acetylene generator of the type in which one of a chain of carbide buckets discharges into a generating-chamber for each descent of the gas-holder, the generating-chamber is detachable for cleaning purposes. In the form shown, a number of carbide buckets Fare mounted on one half of an endless chain, and are counterbalanced by a weight W. An escapement H, actuated by a tappet e carried by the gas-holder A, allows one bucket to discharge into a generating-, chamber H" for each descent of the holder. A flap valve I normally closes the opening to the chamber H", and is opened by the weight of the carbide. The chamber H<11>is detachably secured by wing-nuts P, and is provided with a valve J for running-off sludge. According to the Provisional Specification, the weight W may comprise a chain carrying a number of weights, one of which comes to the ground as each bucket empties; or the carbide may be fed by a ram working in a chamber at the bottom of a carbide hopper. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications Nos. 7080 and 16,903, A.D. 1898.]
Patent GB-190904574-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Extraction of Copper from its Ores and Alloys.
IPC: C25C1/12
Filed: 1909-02-24
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 4574. Soc. Franþaise Electrolytique. Feb. 25, 1908, [Convention date]. Copper and persulphuric acid, obtaining.- In the electrolytic extraction of copper from ores or alloys, persulphuric acid or monopersulphuric acid is added to the electrolyte. A basket containing the ore or alloy is suspended in a saturated, or nearly saturated, solution of copper sulphate, to which the persulphuric acid is added, either in one amount or gradually as the electrolysis proceeds. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also the use or persulphuric acid in the extraction of metals analogous to copper, the ore or alloy being suspended around a soluble or insoluble anode, either with or without a diaphragm. The persulphuric acid may be produced by dissolving in water the product obtained by the action of an electric discharge on a mixture of sulphur dioxide and oxygen, or by the electrolysis of a solution of sulphuric acid in water, or by dissolving a persulphate in cold sulphuric acid. These operations may take place in the tank before the addition of copper sulphate or alloy or ore. This subjectmatter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.