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Patent GB-190510765-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Position Finder for Indicating Positions on either Land or Sea
Inventor: CLARK HUGH SHAW
Filed: 1905-05-23
Granted: 1906-05-23
Abstract: 10,765. Clark, H. S., and Logan, R. May 23. Position finders-In a position-finder for use on sea or land, three arms are adapted to be turned about a common axis so as to be directed towards three fixed objects. The arms are clamped together in their adjusted positions, removed from their support, and placed on the chart with each arm in line with the object on which it was sighted, and the position of the ship &c. is marked off by a pencil passed down the hollow axis. When used on a moving ship, the object that is being passed most rapidly is sighted last. The three rotatory arms P, R, N have ring-shaped ends embracing a hub L and separated by washers O. A clamping- nut T engages the screw-threaded end of the hub which has a recess at the bottom to fit over a lug K and rests on a shoulder on the supporting-spindle F as shown. This spindle is mounted in gimbals on a tripod stand B, and is kept vertical by a weight G. The arms P, R, N are sighted by bringing their upturned ends in line with the objects and the pointed end I of the spindle F. Rotary motion of the hub is prevented by a pin or lug K.
Patent GB-190515205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Gas Lighting Apparatus.
Filed: 1905-07-24
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 15,205. Roessler, A. C., and Air Light Co. July 24. Valves controlled from a distance.-Relates to gas lamps to which air is supplied under pressure, and in which the gas valve is operated by varying the pressure of the air supply. The air supply passes through a chamber b, one side of which is closed by a weighted diaphragm c connected by a rod or pipe d to a valve f which controls the passage of gas from the pipe h to the burner. When the air pressure rises sufficiently to raise the diaphragm c, gas passes to the burner, where it is ignited by a pilot flame. The gas and air may be arranged to mix in a chamber g before issuing in an uninterrupted concentric stream to the burner tube through a controllable nozzle p, or they may be led separately through nozzles which issue into the burner tube. A second cock-controlled gas pipe j is also provided to enable the burner to be used in the usual way without a separate air supply
Patent GB-190515314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Casting and Trimming Stereo-type Plates.
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1905-07-25
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 15,314. Birkbeck, H., [Hopkins, C. E.]. July 25. Stereotype.-Relates to machines for casting and t rim m in g stereotype plates, and particularly to machines having a cylindrical core mounted and remaining in an upright or substantially vertical position. The machine is constructed so that the operations of stripping the matrix from the plate, rotating the core, trimming the plate, removing the plate, and repositioning the matrix are entirely automatic. The machine shown in Figs. 2 and 3 is provided with a grooved, hollow, cylindrical core A mounted for rotation on a vertical axis, and with a co-operating hollow drag E actuated by toggles 30, 31 and a lever 32. Trimming-mechanism is moved into and out of operative position, respectively, in the rearward and forward movements of the drag, and, in the rearward movement, clutch mechanism in connexion with any suitable source of power is thrown in to effect rotation of the core through 180 degrees. The trimming-mechanism comprises rotary cutters 40 secured on a shaft 41 driven continuously from the main shaft C and mounted in a frame F swinging on the shaft C. The frame F is provided with a sector 44 engaging with a rack 45 on the drag. The core is driven from an intermediate shaft 6 provided with a loose gear-wheel 7 and a clutch comprising a recess in the wheel 7 and a co-operating spring-projected key 51 in a collar 50. The key 51 is retracted by means of a rod 55 bevelled to co-operate with a bevel on the key. The rod 55 is held forward by a spring 59, and is retracted by means of a disconnecting spring-catch connexion 56 with a bell-crank 57 connected by a link 58 with the drag, the connexion 56 allowing for return of the rod 55 into position to withdraw the key 51 when the shaft 6 completes one revolution. The matrix G, Figs. 3 and 4, provided with the usual flat margins 60 and bolsters 61, is held by elongated members 62 pivoted or hinged to the forward end of the drag. The members 62 are provided with a curved slot 63 to receive the parts 60, 61 so that only a portion of the bolster is exposed to the casting-chamber, and recesses 65 are formed in the cast and obviate trimming of the sides. In order to form the curved portions of the slots 63, it is preferable to provide long strips 66 forming also supports for the bolsters. Tn the rearward movement of the drag, the parts 62 are swung outwards by the action of springs 69, and strip or unwind the matrix from the cast. In the forward movement of the drag, the parts 62 are swung inwards by the engagement of projections on arms 67 on the parts 62 with cams 68 mounted on the core, and are engaged against adjustable stops 72 on the framing. The parts 62 are provided with additional arms 70, which, together with the arms 67, serve to eject the cast and the slug upon corresponding platforms 71. Cooling-water is supplied to the core by means of pipes 82, 80, 83, and to the drag by means of pipes 84, 85.
Patent GB-190517184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lathes.
Inventor: LEMACHER JEAN
Filed: 1905-08-25
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 17,184. Lemacher, J., and Erven, G. Aug. 25. Lathes are arranged to be convertible at will from a bed lathe to a face lathe and conversely The headstock c, Fig. 1, is rotatable upon any form of guides f on the frame, and is clamped as required by bolts h in an undercut annular recess. The lead-screw m is driven through change-wheels n and bevel-wheels o, the shaft y being concentric with the axis of rotation of the headstock. A cross-slide or tool support e is secured on the opposite side of the headstock to the lead-screw and bed. A bar a connects a bow on the headstock with a bow on a rotatable hanger z' supporting a portion z<3> of the countershaft, so that countershaft and headstock rotate together, the belt being undisturbed. Connexion between the parts of the countershaft is made by a clutch v having pins which enter holes in disks r. To rotate the headstock, the bolts h are slackened, the clutch v is disengaged, and the lathe spindle is prevented from rotating. A worm s is then engaged with a wheel on the shaft y and turned by means of a crank handle.
Patent GB-190518016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Connectors for Electric Cables.
Inventor: LEA ERNEST CHARLES
Filed: 1905-09-06
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 18,016. Lea, E. C. Sept. 6. Couplings.-Two grooved collars on a metal bar are connected to the severed ends of the outer conductor of a cable so that service mains may be connected to the metal bar and to the inner conductor. The insulation and outer conductor are turned back so that the inner insulation M rests in the split collars D connected by a.metal bar A. The removable parts B of the collars are then put in place, the loose ends of the outer conductor are secured by a few turns of binding-wire L in the grooves D<1>, and the whole is. then soldered in position. The bar A is provided with a hole F, to which one of the leads S is connected by a cable lug and screw O. The other lead is connected to the inner conductor by a clip N shown in Figs. 2 and 3. This clip is made preferably of sheet metal, with one end G deeply serrated or toothed and the other formed into a socket H which is soldered to the lead. The teeth G are then bent round the inner conductor K and soldered. The link A may be a separate piece secured to the collars by screws &c.
Patent GB-190518470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Flushing Cisterns.
Inventor: HOLT RICHARD
Filed: 1905-09-13
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 18,470. Holt, R. Sept. 13. Drawings to Specification. Float levers of flushing-cisterns are, according to the Provisional Specification, screwed into the rocking cam of the cock and riveted over to prevent turning.
Patent GB-190518785-A (GB)
Title: A Case, Frame, Shell or the like for Decorating Wedding and Birthday Cakes.
Inventor: SCHUR EDWIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-09-18
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 18,785. Schur, E. W. Sept. 18. Drawings to Specification. Ornamenting.-A cape is provided with a decorated removable case or shell which is made on a block of wood or cardboard larger than the cake. The block is covered with greased paper. Wire, tin, string, tape, lace, gauze, or paper is shaped on it and is covered with decorations formed of icing, tragacanth or gum paste, caramel, &c. The inner block is removed and the casing placed over the cake.
Patent GB-190526915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Skates.
Inventor: PILZ PAUL GEORG
Filed: 1905-12-23
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 26,915. Pilz, P. G. Sept. 21, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Skates.-Relates to roller skates with wheels having ratchet mechanism to prevent backward movement. One roller e provided with a rubber &c. tyre g is shown. The roller e is mounted on a fixed spindle c, which has flattened ends supported by square axle-boxes d from bearings b. A ratchet l is fixed to the spindle c, the ratchet being arranged in a recess in the roller e, and being engaged by a spring-controlled pawl m pivoted to the roller e in such a manner that the roller can only revolve in one direction. The recess in the roller e is covered by a cap h, not shown in Fig. 3, which revolves on the spindle and is formed with projections which engage projections k on the roller. The skate is formed with a downward rear projection to act as a brake.
Patent GB-190606355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gun Sights.
Inventor: HAMILTON BELTON TATTNALL
Filed: 1906-03-16
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 6355. Hamilton, B. T., and Stroud, L. March 16. Sights.-Consists in the application of the locking- device described in Specification No. 2111, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.], to gun-sights having a rack-and-pinion elevating-gear, means being also provided for throwing the pinion out of gear so that the sight may be roughly.adjusted by hand. The sight-member A is moved upon the rack B by a pinion G formed upon a sleeve G<1>. The sleeve is connected by a pin and slot G<3> to a spindle C having at its outer end a cam-piece D normally locked against rotation by balls E, which are wedged by the spring E<1> between the cam-piece. D and the inner face of a circular extension of the sightmember A. The tail D' of the cam-piece projects with a little play between the ends of two lugs F' of the hand-wheel F, so that when the latter is rotated one of the lugs will first dislodge a ball E, permitting the cam-piece D to be rotated by the second lug acting upon the tail D<3>. The pinion is disconnected by pressing the sleeve G<1> inwards.
Patent GB-190607031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cigarette Making Apparatus
Inventor: JAUNSEM ANDREAS
Filed: 1906-03-23
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 7031. Jaunsem, A. March 23. Cigarette-making machines.- Relates to a machine in which a charge of tobacco is pressed into shape in a mould and inserted into a paper tube, previously fed forward from a hopper and mounted in position to receive the charge. The machine is characterized by the feature that the cycle of operations is obtained through the motion of a slotted base-plate 4, shown separately in Fig. 5, which is reciprocated by oscillating a handle 7<1>. The empty tubes are stored in a hopper 25, and as the handle is turned, a single tube a is separated from the remainder, as shown in Fig. 3, by a lever 36 which enters a slot C in the base-plate and oscillates a dividing-plate 14. A projecting cam-plate 9 fixed to the base-plate then separates two spring grippers 21, while a finger pushes the paper tube on to a receiving-tip 20, on which it is held by the released grippers 21. As the baseplate moves forward, a roller 19, Fig. 7, engaging with the cam slot B, causes the side 18 of the mould to move laterally outwards, leaving a space into which a charge of tobacco is introduced. The handle 7 is then turned in the reverse direction, causing the mould to close up and compress the charge. A plunger 8, fixed in the slot D of the base-plate, enters the mould, pushes the tobacco into the paper tube, and forces the filled tube off the receiver 20 back into the position shown in Fig. 3. A lever 28, Fig. 3, is controlled by a spring 32 connected to a bar 30 sliding in a slot 31, and bearing upon side arms 29 of the lever 28, then enters the recess in a slot A in the base-plate, thereby freeing the filled cigarette a, which falls out. The dies 16, 18 forming the mould and the receiving-tip 20 may be modified according to the shape of cigarette to be made.
Patent GB-190619507-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of an Adjustable Prop for Supporting the Roof of Coal and the like Mines.
Inventor: LOWE HERBERT
Filed: 1906-09-01
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 19,507. Lowe, H. Sept. 1. Shoring and strutting.-A mine prop a is fitted w i t h a flanged metal head b upon which a sleeve d is adapted to slide. In use, the sleeve d is raised until it supports a cover g and is then clamped to the head b by a bolt f passing through flanges e. The sleeve d yields under excessive pressure. To prevent pressure from being transferred to the prop a too rapidly, a grooved or tapered block of wood a<1> is inserted in the sleeve d below the cover g, this block being gradually crushed as the pressure comes upon the cover g.
Patent GB-190624693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the use of Radio-active Substances for Medical and Surgical Purposes.
Filed: 1906-11-03
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 24,693. Monroe, M., and Kingsway Syndicate. Nov. 3. Radiations, treating diseases with; pads.-Minerals with a low degree of radio-activity, such as radite, are employed for the treatment of disease by enclosing them in the powdered form between two sheets of retaining-material, one of which is penetrable by the rays. The retaining-sheets are fastened at their edges and quilted. In the case of wounds &c., a sheet of mica may be interposed between the pad and the affected part or, according to the Provisional Spe cification, may form one of the retaining-sheets. For treating the elbows, pads in the form of double sleeves may be used.
Patent GB-190625494-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Dialkylbarbituric Acids.
Filed: 1906-11-12
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 25,494. Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning. Nov. 28, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Dialkylbarbituric acids are prepared by heating dialkylmalonic acid esters and urea with the disodium salt of cyanamide. Thus, a mixture of diethyl malonate, urea, and finely pulverized disodium salt of cyanamide is heated to 105-110‹ C. for about three hours. The residue is dissolved in water, and the greater part of the diethylbarbituric acid separated by adding hydrochloric acid : the remainder, together with an oily byproduct, may be obtained by extraction with ether.
Patent GB-190625541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fireproof Floors and Roof or like Structures.
Inventor: LITTLE JOHN RUSSELL
Filed: 1906-11-13
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 25,541. Little, J. R. Nov. 13. Floors ; roofs.- Hollow fire - proof blocks or tubes are supported by short bars 5, Figs. 1 and 2, laid across metal bars 1, the bars 5 being carried also at the centre of the span by bars 7, which rest on the main girders or end walls. Short rods 6 are placed between the blocks to support the bars 7 until the concrete has set. In a modification, shown in Fig. 3, the rods 6 are omitted, and preferably only one bar 7 is placed between the blocks, being connected at the ends to the bars 1 by bent rods 9. When the rods and blocks have been placed in position, the concrete filling 8 is applied.
Patent GB-190628663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Clutches
Inventor: HENRICI WILLIAM AUGUST EDWIN
Filed: 1906-12-15
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 28,663. Kemrici, W. A. E. Dec. 15. Clutches.-In a contracting-coil friction clutch in which the coil is tightened at both ends simultaneously, the ends of the coil 4 are secured to loose collars 9, 10, which carry projections 15 engaging recesses 16 in a driving-member 8. A movable sleeve 23 carries an adjustable bar 22 provided with cam ends 20, 21, which engage similar cams 18 on lugs 17 secured to the collars 9, 10. Normally, the resiliency of the coil 4 causes its engagement with the member 8, but when the sleeve 23 is actuated movement of the bar 22 contracts the coil upon the driven drum 3.
Patent GB-190629263-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Locating and Detecting Punctures in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: LENDERYOU JOHN
Filed: 1906-12-22
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 29,263. Lenderyou, J. Dec. 22. Tyres, pneumatic. -Relates to that type of puncture detector comprising a tube leading from a chamber, adapted to be drawn over the tyre, into a glass vessel containing water, the puncture being localized Ly the occurrence of air bubbles. The tube b, Fig. 1, is screwed into the shaped chamber a, pssses through the top and bottom of a glass vessel d, and is provided with a branch tube c leading into the water To prevent any tendency of the water to siphon back, an intermediate chamber f, Fig. 3, may be provided, or a ball valve h, Fig. 4, comprising a tube i, and a screw l to close the valve when required.
Patent GB-190629754-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Compressed Air Engine.
Inventor: MARSDEN JOHN
IPC: F04F7/02
Filed: 1906-12-31
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 29,754. Marsden, J. Dec. 31. Fixed - abutment type with piston having outwardly-sliding vanes. Three spring - pressed outwardly - sliding vanes i are arranged in slots in a piston drnm g, and are kept in position by a cover-plate i<1>. The working chamber consists of a tapered groove o formed in a ring n bolted to the outer casing a, and is divided by a fixed abutment f from which the vanes recede as they pass. The vanes are actuated by a cam l which engages rollers m fixed to the vanes. The admission of motive fluid from the steamchest b to the engine is controlled by either of two valves c, d, according to the direction of rotation required. Exhaust takes place through a port t. The cam l has to be tilted according to the direction of rotation ; this is effected by a lever p. The ring n is formed with lips which run adjacent to similar lips on the piston drum, thereby packing the working chamber. The motive fluid is admitted to the steam-chest by way of a port r.
Patent GB-190707336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pole Pieces of Electrical Machines.
Filed: 1907-03-27
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 7336. Unione Elettrotecnica Italiana. March 28, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Cooling and ventilating; field magnets.-The winding of a high-speed revolving field magnet is embadded in tunnels a in the pole-pieces. The magnet may be laminated, in which case plates of the shape shown by the dotted lines at the lefthand side of Fig. 1 alternate with those of the shape shown in full lines, in order to allow of cooling of the windings.
Patent GB-190711709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, the Obtaining of Helices upon Poles, Piles, Beams and the like.
Inventor: PIERCY ROBERT ALWYN ARNOLD STE
Filed: 1907-05-18
Granted: 1908-08-18
Abstract: 11,709. Piercy, R. A. A. S. May 18. Piles.-A skeleton for a pile or otherferro-concrete structure consists of bars around which a wire n is wound. During the winding the work is supported and rotated by slings e, and is prevented from moving endways by a swivel rod or the like. The wire n is led from a reel p past a brake and over pulleys o, m, the latter of which is drawn along the guides l by means of a hand or power driven drum. A straightening-device consisting of two rollers 11, Fig. 4, may be attached to the frame x. The guides l are cut in places and the supporting- wheels d are mounted on the ends of short shafts which are driven from a common shaft a. The drum which draws the pulley m along may be driven from the shaft i, and change-gear may be interposed at a suitable point, or the work may be rotated by hand.
Patent GB-190714644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fly Traps or Catchers and the like.
Inventor: ELLIS MARCUS REGINALD
Filed: 1907-06-25
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 14,644. Ellis, M. R. June 25. Folding cardboard boxes; bobbin, spool, &c. cases. -A cylindrical casing A, carrying a spindle B on which the tape of an adhesive fly-trap is wound, is made from a single piece of strawboard cut in the shape shown in Fig. 3, and folded. The circular portions a form the ends and the part A<1> the curved surface of the cylinder, tongues a<2> being passed through slots a<3> to secure it. The parts a<4> may be removed to form an aperture through which the tape may pass. The spindle B is mounted in the holes a in the ends, and has a cranked handle b. The casing may be secured by glueing instead of by the slots a<3> and tongues a<2>.
Patent GB-190716610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stone-working Machinery
Inventor: POURTAUBORDE ERNEST LOUIS
Filed: 1907-07-19
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 16,610. Pourtauborde, E. L. July 19. Copying a n d carving machines. - Relates t o machines for moulding and carving by attrition materials such as onyx and jasper. In the machine shown in Figs. 3<a> and 5 for making straight or curved mouldings, the work is fixed on the table 16 mounted to run on transverse rails 18 on a frame 19 which is movable longitudinally on rails 21. The work is fed to and fro beneath the tool 1 by movement imparted to the frame 19 and table 16, the table being either held stationary with reference to the frame 19 or allowed to move transversely thereof according as the moulding is to be straight or curved. The motion is obtained from a screw, the direction being automatically reversed at each end. The frame 19 may be adjusted longitudinally independently of the normal travel, by power and by hand, and the transverse adjustment of the work is effected by hand. In the case of a curved moulding, the work is guided transversely by means of a templet 51, Fig. 5, which engages a roller 52 mounted parallel with the tool 1. The tool-holder 6 is vertically adjustable and may be turned through a right-angle about an horizontal axis so that the tool may rotate with its axis either vertical or horizontal. The machine shown in Fig. 6 for copying sculpture is similar to that above described but is provided with means for cutting in different planes. The work and model are placed on supports 58, 59 respectively and may be turned equally about axes 66, 67. The tool 1 and the feeler are normally held raised by means of a counterweighted lever 60, and are lowered when required by depressing the handle 64.
Patent GB-190716786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coke Ovens.
Filed: 1907-07-22
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 16,786. Wise, W. L., [Soc. Solvay et Cie]. July 22. Coke ovens.-In ovens having a separate continuous regenerator to each carbonizing-chamber, arrangement is made whereby any chamber can be cut off from its regenerator and the heating of the chamber stopped, without sensibly affecting the heating of adjacent chambers. Two distinct sets of heating-flues u, w are provided between adjacent chambers. Air for combustion enters through vertical passages in the brickwork of the regenerator a and passes to the heating-flues o, w through flues p and branch flues q, each having a damper r by which any heating-flue can be cut off as desired. The combustion products pass off through the flue f and may be led to the chimney flue i either directly through the passage m or by way of the flue l and horizontal passages in the brickwork of the regenerator a by means of the damper n. The regenerator may be isolated for repairs by the dampers n, v. Combustion products passing through the flue i may be further utilized to heat boilers.