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Patent GB-190608832-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Trussing Casks, Barrels and the like.
Inventor: MACPHERSON ROBERT
Filed: 1906-04-12
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 8832. Macpherson, R., and McCarthy, T. W. April 12. Wood casks.-In trussing by having the ends of the rope C, Fig. 2, which passes round the assembled staves B drawn in opposite directions, the winches D, D<1> are driven by power and by worms F, F<1> on the shaft E. The frame A is provided with a semicircular recess for the cask, and the reversing- lever is disposed near the recess to allow a succession of squeezings with intervals for manipulation.
Patent GB-190609727-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Indicating the Pressure in Pneumatic Tyres during the Process of Inflation.
Inventor: SOUTHALL HORATIO WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-04-26
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 9727. Southall, H. W., and Madeley, F. V. April 26. Pressure gauges.-In gauges for indicating the pressure in pneumatic tyres during the process of inflation, a two-way cock is provided whereby the gauge can be cut off from the pressure during inflation, so as to avoid the strain due to alternating pressure. Fig. 2 shows a T-pipe E fitted with a gauge C, a nozzle A for connecting it to the tyre valve B, a nozzle H for connecting it to the inflater, and a device K similar to that described in Specification No. 20,395, A.D. 1904, for lifting the tyre valve from its seat. The two-way cock F is shown in position for inflating the tyre, the gauge being cut off. When the gauge is open to the pressure, the inflater is cut off.
Patent GB-190610459-A (GB)
Inventor: EVANS-CROSS GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-04
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 10,459. Cross, G. W. Evans-. May 4. Calculating - apparatus. -Relates to double-argument special-factor multiplication tables, such as those for interest, wages &c., with movable argument scales and proportional scales for use therewith. Fig. 1 shows: (1) a base-plate a, b bearing a table of interest upon varions sums for various periods at a fixed rate per cent, arranged so that the monetary crossargument, which is of great extent, may be broken up into nine columns only for each denomination, e.g. 1, 2, 3 ... 9 ; 10, 20, 30 ... 90, etc.; (2) a slide f<1> which bears this argument and is provided with markers g for distinguishing the figures which are comprised in any given entry, whereby the argument, in this case monetary amounts, can be moved up and down and so brought to the required number of days as shown by the left-hand fixed argument p ; (3) subsidiary scales x, x<1> which are for convenience mounted in conjunction with the argument scale to slide upon the base-plate, are provided with cursors, and bear adjacent numbers in a fixed proportion in order that the constant percentage factor of the baseplate may in effect be altered by entering the table with an amount increased or decreased in any desired given proportion ; by employing various different pairs of scales x x<1>, one of each pair being always a reproduction of the argument scale f<1> the constant factor of the base-plate may be altered as required ; (4) a laterally -movable scale (not shown) which is similar to the argument scale f<1> and may be slid through any whole number of denomination widths in either direction for the purpose of multiplying or dividing any given result by an integral power of 10; (5) a sliding scale M provided with cursors, adjacent to the day scale and bearing dates of the year for the purpose of rapidly determining the interval between given dates. Where a number of base-plates are in constant use, they may be mounted in book form as shown in Fig. 3, or they may be arranged to slide upon one another or mounted upon cylinders. The sliding scales may be mounted and combined in various ways, and two sets of these may be mounted back to back, separated by an aperture for a doublesided base-plate. The markers are either in the form of an inverted T or of the Greek capital omega, with spring hooks for securing them to the slides, and may be covered by blinders when not required.
Patent GB-190610490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Two-stroke Explosion Engines.
Inventor: WLADIMIR LORENC
Filed: 1906-05-04
Abstract: 10,490. Lorenc, W., and Lorenc, V. May 6, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Pistons for gas engines are provided with deflectors 8, which prevent the mixing of the charge with the combustion products and also facilitate the expulsion of the latter. Strips 12, held in position by springs, prevent the passage of gases around the piston. The pistons are cylindrical at their lower ends and embrace the crank disks at the end of the out-strokes so as to reduce the clearance in the pump chamber.
Patent GB-190613598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Producers.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY
Filed: 1906-06-13
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 13,598. Newton, H. June 13. Producers.-A producer casing is constructed with a vaporizer on its exterior which is surrounded by three concentric annular chambers. The vaporizer consists of a number of angle-irons or channels g, which may form a continuous spiral path or may be arranged in rings so that the water trickles down from one to the other. An annular channel k is also formed in the grate m so that steam is quickly generated on starting. The air supply passes through the outer annular chamber d and the inner chamber b containing the vaporizer, and the mixture of air and steam pass to the fire. The gases escape through the middle chamber c to the outlet t.
Patent GB-190620001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Keys of Pianofortes.
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM BURGELAND
Filed: 1906-09-08
Granted: 1907-09-07
Abstract: 20,001. Johnson, W. B., and Jones (called Hardcastle), J. J. Sept. 8. Pianofortes, keys for. Secondary keys 5 pivoted to the main keys 3 are arranged to have a parallel motion by means of links 9, connected to depending portions 6 of the secondary keys and pivoted at 12 on a rail 13 below the keyboard. The rail 13 is adjustable and the links 9 are weighted at 16, or provided with springs. A rail 17 holds the links down when the keys are taken out, but can be removed to take out the links. Felt pads 18 are provided. In modified constructions, the link 9 is pivoted to the secondary key and may be taken out with it, or it may be replaced by a flexible connexion fixed on a back rail, or by a guide with or without rollers to engage directly with the depending member 6.
Patent GB-190623296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fire Alarm Systems.
Inventor: OGLE NEWMAN MAYO
Filed: 1906-10-20
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 23,296. Ogle, N. M. Oct. 20. Alarms, fire and temperature. -A thermopile 1, enclosed in insulating-material 2 and a metal casing 3, is connected through fuses 12, 13 and a main circuit 16 to a galvanometer 17. On a predetermined rise of temperature, the needle 20 of the galvanometer 17 bridges two contacts 22, thus closing a circuit 23 and operating a relay 25, which closes a circuit 26 containing a bell 28, a warning signal being thus given. On a further rise of temperature, the fuses 12, 13 melt and the circuit 16 is broken. The needle 20 then swings back to contacts 29, thus closing a circuit 30 containing a relay 31, which closes a circuit 32 provided with a bell 28<a>.
Patent GB-190626315-A (GB)
Title: Improved Reinforced Concrete Railway Sleeper
Inventor: BRUKNER MAURICE
Filed: 1906-11-20
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 26,315. Brukner, M. Nov. 20. Sleepers.-A reinforced-concrete sleeper is made with a trapezoidal cross-section, the width of the base being from two to three times that of the top. The base is also slightly hollowed. Iron rods a, b, Fig. 4, are arranged near the upper and lower surfaces respectively, there being more at the bottom than at the top, and these rods are connected together at intervals by wires d. In the vicinity of the rail, the sleeper is made wider and is additionally reinforced by wire netting g, h, Fig. 5, and vertical rods f. Wood blocks c, Fig. 6; for the rail-securing spikes or screws are embedded in the sleeper, and are made in the formof truncated pyramids so as to wedge tightly-when drawn up. They are held in place by wire stirrups j. Two for each rail are arranged on opposite sides of the centre line of the sleeper as shown in plan in Fig. 1, and the rods a, bare arranged to pass some on each side of the blocks c and some between.
Patent GB-190702667-A (GB)
Title: New Proceeding in the Manufacture of Imitation Stained Glass.
Inventor: JOERGENSEN HUGO
Filed: 1907-02-02
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 2667. J÷rgensen, H. Feb. 2. Ornamenting glass surfaces.-In the manufacture of imitation stained glass by forming:a network in plastic material on a pane of glass, painted or unpainted lamels of mica are employed for the protection of, or as a substitute for the painted spaces of the glass.
Patent GB-190706022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Stoppers for Bottles or other Vessels.
Inventor: ANDERSSON JOENS
Filed: 1907-03-12
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 6022. Andersson, J. March 15, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Stoppers, bail and lever, -Relates to a modification of the invention described in Specification No. 15,227, A.D. 1904, for the purpose of holding ground-glass stoppers in place. The inturned ends of the wire bail 3 engage diametrically opposite recesses r in the stopper 1. The bail 3 is tightened and the stopper held firmly on its seat by moving the lever 4 from the position shown by dotted lines, to that shown by full lines.
Patent GB-190706694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moulding Machines for use in Preparing Moulds for the Casting of Pillars, Columns, and other Articles which can be Moulded from a Half or other Pattern, and in Attendant Apparatus for use with such Machines.
Inventor: HALL EVAN
Filed: 1907-03-20
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 6694. Hall, E. March 20. Moulding.-A half-pattern for a column or the like is raised through a table top a, Fig. 1, which forms a stripping-plate and may have adjustable strips, by levers g and links h connected together and operated by a fluid-pressure cylinder k. The pattern &c. is balanced by weights g<3>, and slides on guide-rods e secured to the table and supporting- beams. The tables are preferably arranged in duplicate, one on each side of a bed m on which slides, as controlled by a rack and pinion and handwheels o<1>, a standard m<2> carrying a balanced vertically-adjustable radial arm p with run-ways for a carriage q, which is provided with a vertically adjustable ram r<1> flexibly connected at r<3> to a compressing-apparatus r. Instead of the levers g &c., screws may be arranged to lift the tables. Pivoted catches are provided to lock the pattern in its raised position.
Patent GB-190711851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Balling Yarn, Thread, Twine & the like.
Inventor: BAINES EDMUND NORBURY
Filed: 1907-05-22
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 11,851. Baines, E. N., and Schmidt, J. W. May 22. Balling twine &c. To facilitate doffing and avoid distorting the shape of the finished ball, the material is balled on a split shell B, B', the parts of which are pivoted on pins C, C' carried by a centre D screwed on to the ball spindle E and formed cylindrically at its base end, where it receives the pins, beyond which it is conical. During balling, the spindle is projected so that the cylindrical part of the shell fits in a loose ring H mounted in the end of the doffing-cap G and the conical extension is expanded. When the balling is completed, the spindle is withdrawn and springs F, F<1> serve to collapse the conical extension, so that the ball is easily removed.
Patent GB-190714138-A (GB)
Title: Inclined Ship Lock for Overcoming Falls of any Height and Securing the Automatic Traction of Boats in Navigable Canals.
Inventor: CAMINADA PIETRO
Filed: 1907-06-19
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 14,138. Caminada, P. June 19. Drawings to Specification. Direct air-pressure apparatus ; vacuum apparatus. -Relates to inclined ship locks which allow of the automatic propulsion of vessels. They may be constructed in a tubular form, preferably of reinforced concrete, but, when the slope is gentle, the lock chamber need not be closed at the top. When the water supply is restricted the locks are preferably provided with storage reservoirs which may be arranged peripherally of the locks. If the locks and reservoirs are hermetically sealed, the former being fitted with hermetically-closing gates, the water consumption may be reduced by causing the fall of the water in the lock during the downward lockage of a boat to raise water from one reservoir to a higher one. In this method, the rarefaction caused by the fall of the water in the lock may be assisted by compressed air admitted into the lower reservoir. In a modification in which the locks are open to the atmosphere, reservoirs are arranged one above the other and all in communication so as to form a water column when filled. This column is used to compress air in a storage chamber. The reservoirs are then disconnected from one another and from the storage chamber and the water in each one is allowed to drop a sufficient height, thus evacuating the corresponding reservoir ; the vacuum may then be employed for lifting water in the lock, and this may be assisted by the compressed air previously stored.
Patent GB-190715227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Temporary Binders or Loose Sheet Holders.
Inventor: PETTY JOHN PAXTON
Filed: 1907-07-02
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 15,227. Petty, J. P., and Pink, F. July 2. Filing papers &c.-Relates to temporary binders in which the loose sheets are held upon flexible bands or the like adapted to be wound up so as to draw the clamping-parts together. Figs. 4 and 6 show bands j of steel &c. attached to a bar and wound upon a shaft e secured in a bar a. Slidable in the hollow end of the bar a upon a square extension k of the shaft is a toothed ring l spring-pressed into engagement with a fixed toothed member n. The shaft is rotated by a key fitting its square end and is locked against backward rotation, except when the ring l is pressed by the key out of engagement with the member n. Fig. 2 shows a modified form in which cords o of catgut, wire cable, &c. are coiled upon a shaft having a longitudinal motion when rotated by means of its screw connexion with the bearing c. The channel-shaped bars a, b, between which the sheets are clamped, are provided with covers g and, if desired, with resilient end collars s. The covers of the binder may be attached to the bars a, b or may be threaded upon the bands &c. In a further modification, each end of the bands, cords, &c. may be wound upon a shaft.
Patent GB-190716602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pulverizers
Inventor: HESS WILLIAM HUGH
Filed: 1907-07-19
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 16,602. Hess, W. H. July 19. Impact pulverizers.-Apparatus for pulverizing stone, slate, &c. consists of a cage revolving rapidly within a slowly revolving skeleton cylinder or drum provided with breaker-plates and carrying two concentric screens. The pulverizer cage comprises heads or disks 5, Figs. 1 and 2, with openings to receive rectangular breaker-bars 9, which are detachably secured by screws 11 and reinforced by backing - bars 10. The disks are preferably in halves bolted together by flanges 7 and clamped to the driving-shaft 1 by bosses 6. The outer cylinder consists of heads 13, 14 having trunnions 13<a>, 14<a> and formed with oblique slots or grooves 15 to receive breaker-plates 16, and with annular recesses 17 for the sections 18 of a cylindrical screen 20. The sections are bolted together by their flanges 19, and an outer screen 21 of finer mesh is secured to and revolves with the screen 20. The cylinder and screens are driven by spur and belt gearing from the shaft 1, as shown in Fig. 1. The limestone &c. introduced through the hollow trunnion 13<a> is carried up by the plates 16 and dropped on to the revolving bars or beaters 9 ; when fine enough, it passes through the screens into the surrounding casing 22, which has a discharge mouth 24 and an air inlet 23.
Patent GB-190717892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Drop Targets.
Inventor: MUELLER ALFRED
Filed: 1907-08-06
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 17,892. M³ller, A. April 17, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Targets, drop. Relates to improvements in the targets described in Specification No. 17,794, A.D. 1907, and consists in (1) bevelling and rounding off the lower parts of the target resting in the supporting-bracket n' so as to allow the target to fall over unimpeded when struck, (2) providing the bent arm k on the mechanism plate with a guide-piece b<2> to prevent the wedge p, which is inserted between the arm k and lever e<1> to prevent premature release of the target, from jamming, and (3) bending up a tongue z from the mechanism plate to form the floor of the slot in which the pivoted hook h works, and to form a means of adjustment for the hook. The releasing-lever c<1> and spring e<1> may be riveted together, and for kneeling or figure targets the arm n<1> carrying the pivoted hook h may be prolonged upwardly and be strengthened by a stay.
Patent GB-190718036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Pulleys
Inventor: CARTER DAVID
Filed: 1907-08-08
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 18,036. Carter, D. Aug. 8. Motor-cycles; driving-mechanism.-An expanding pulley, applicable to motor-cycles &c., comprises a flange A with a sleeve extension a<1>, and slidably keyed thereon a sleeve C to which is attached the complementary flange B. This flange is retained in position relatively to the flange A by means of pawls or catches D carried by the sleeve C and engaging annular grooves a<2> in the sleeve a'. The pawls are pivoted to the flange c', and are pressed into engagement by springs d<4>, aided, during normal driving, by centrifugal action on the weighted ends d<3>. To adjust the flange B, the pawls are withdrawn by axial pressure of a bevelled member E upon the pawl ends d<3>. The member E, having a pin and inclined slot connexion with a non-rotatable but slidable member F, is caused to move axially to withdraw the pawls, when rotated by means of a flexible wire or cable. The member F, and with it the sleeve C and flange B, is then adjusted axially by means of a fork and operating-rods, preferably in connexion with a lever and quadrant.
Patent GB-190722055-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Adjustable Driving Pulleys suitable for Motor Cycles and the like.
Inventor: BROWN JOHN TIMOTHY
Filed: 1907-10-07
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 22,055. Brown, J. T. Oct. 7. Pulleys.-In a variable pulley for motor-cycles &c., a radial stop C on the extended boss B of the flange A engages notches F of varying depth in the boss E of the sliding flange D. By sliding the flange D clear of the stop and rotating it so as to bring another slot into engagement with the stop, the diameter of the pulley is varied.
Patent GB-190723632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hose Couplings.
Inventor: KITSELL ARCHIBALD EDWARD
Filed: 1907-10-25
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 23,632. Kitsell, A. E. Oct. 25. Couplings, disconnectible, of the Nunan type are provided with swivelling sleeves a the ends of which are packed, instead of being ground to fit. I'he outer ends of the sleeves a are undercut to retain a dove-tail packing-ring d, the inner flanged ends being provided with annular projections a<2> which bear against leather or like packing-rings d<1> carried in annular grooves in the locking rings e. The rings e have the usual claws and inclined flanges, and are held in place by rings f which. are screwed on to the inner tubular members c and carry packing-rings f<1>. The rings f may be sweated in place.
Patent GB-190725559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleansing and Moistening Air.
Inventor: LOEHNER KARL
Filed: 1907-11-18
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 25,559. L÷hner, K. Nov. 19, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Scrubbers and washers.-Relates to apparatus for cleansing and moistening air, and consists chiefly in the means for moistening the air. The air is forced by a fan f over a cleansing-agent, either a liquid such as water, disinfecting-fluid, &c. which is located in the annular space of a vessel g provided with a conical centre k. To facilitate the cleansing, the fan carries a shaped ring b, which forms with the vessel g a convergent delivery passage a for the cleansed air. The means for moistening the air comprise an annular vessel c communicating with a distributing-trough d located above a rotating disk r, from which liquid is thrown outwards by centrifugal force against a known kind of impact surface, consisting of a ring of cells l with radial baffle-plates, forming thereby a film of spray through which the cleansed air passes. The flow of liquid from the vessel c, and the flow of air into the vessel to take its place, are effected by means of a double valve i, o controlled by a governor m on the shaft of the electromotor e which drives the fan. The trough d is provided with air holes to facilitate the liquid flow therefrom.
Patent GB-190800745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hand Pumps or Inflators
Inventor: JACKSON SAMUEL ALBERT
Filed: 1908-01-13
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 745. Jackson, S. A. Jan. 13. Compressing. - An attachment a is made to ordinary band-pumps b, either permanently or detachably, for resting against, in one case, the wheel rim c, and in a modification, any part of the frame of a cycle to take the strain on both the suction and compressing strokes. As shown in Fig. 1, the device a is attached to the barrel, and has an extending wing with prongs e. As shown in Fig. 3, the prongs are made adjustable so as to accommodate any suitable part of the frame. An extending hook &c. d may engage a spoke or the opposite edge of the rim.
Patent GB-190805838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sanitary Utensils for Bedrooms, Sick-rooms, Hospitals, and the like.
Inventor: FEARNLEY JOSHUA WHITEHEAD
Filed: 1908-03-16
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 5838. Fearnley, J. W., and Murray, C. P. March 16. Lids, hermetic.-Relates to improvements on the seats and covers for bed-pans, slop-pails, and other sanitary utensils described in Specifications No. 17,189, A.D. 1895, and No. 20,812, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Closets &c.]. The annular seat B is curved at D to wedge into the mouth of the receptacle A and may have an outer flange K for use with the slop-pail. In this case, the seat is cut away to admit the handle of the pail.
Patent GB-190806538-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Colouring and Impregnating Wood.
Inventor: BRINCKER CARL FREDERIK
Filed: 1908-03-24
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 6538. Brincker, C. F. March 24. Wood, staining.- Cheap wood is coloured to imitate ebony by treatment with campeachy extract under steam pressure and then with iron acetate. The wood is dried in a current of air to drive off moisture and acetic acid, and the remaining acid is neutralized by impregnating and heating with soap solution. The wood is again dried and is then treated with shellac in alcohol &c. before polishing.
Patent GB-190807665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Milk Cans or Churns
Inventor: GRIMES EDWARD CHARLES
Filed: 1908-04-07
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 7665. Grimes, E. C. April 7. Milk cans or churns having a ventilating cap F, for example of tin plate, are provided with a short tapered tube H adapted to be pressed up into the cap F to hold in place a piece of muslin &c. for the purpose of preventing the ingress of dust. A cross-bar J may also be provided to keep the ring in place. The can is described as having also an internal flange C, inside which the flange D of the lid B fits, the edge of the lid slightly overhanging the channel E. The outer wall of this channel is perforated.