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Patent GB-190515529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fenders
Inventor: SHARP THOMAS OBADIAH
Filed: 1905-07-28
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 15,529. Sharp, T. O. July 28. Fenders; fire-guards; supports for articles heated. -A fender is pivoted to the front of the fire-place so that it may also be used as fire-guard and platewarmer. A U-shaped frame 3, pivoted to the fireplace in projecting eyes 1, supports the frame 6, which is held from swinging by the bars 11. The arrangement may be held up by chains 13 to act as a fire-guard, while Fig. 4 shows its use as a plate-warmer. The frame 6 can be raised and folded back against the fire-place, in which position it is locked by the passing of the pivots of the rods 11 and frame 6 to the rear of the eyes 1.
Patent GB-190515596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gearing Devices
Filed: 1905-07-29
Granted: 1906-07-28
Abstract: 15,596. Lake, H. H., [Aktiebolaget Separator]. July 29. Toothed and friction gearing suitable for centrifugal separating - machines &c. A pinion f upon a driving-shaft e is in mesh with planetwheels g, secured to short shafts h mounted loosely in a cross-piece i. The sbafts h are pressed outwards by centrifugal force against friction surfaces j, secured to a box a and to sleeves c, c<1>, upon shafts d, e, respectively. The shaft d, by means of a disk o supports the bearings n of planet-wheels l that mesh with a pinion k, secured to the cross piece i and with an internal wheel m secured to the box a. A relative motion of the sleeve c and shaft d is produced. A modification is described in which the cross-piece i is secured to the box a, and the ringe j and wheel m are secured to a separatelymoving ring.
Patent GB-190516236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Wire Finish Nails.
Inventor: CHASE ANDREW JACKSON
Filed: 1905-08-09
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 16,236. Chase, A. J. Aug. 9. Nails. - Nails employed in hard-wood and other superior fixtures in houses, stores, saloons, &c. are made in a shape which facilitates the driving of the head below the surface. The upper end of the nail has a conical cavity F formed therein by means of a suitable die, the head is thus of the form of a truncated conical shell E of nearly uniform thickness arranged at a steep incline to the shank. The inclination of the lip or edge as shown in the Figure facilitates the return of the fibres of the wood towards their normal position.
Patent GB-190518673-A (GB)
Title: Bracket for Carrying a Light on the Head and Electrical Fittings for use therewith.
Inventor: MILLAURO ORAZIO
Filed: 1905-09-15
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 18,673. Millauro, 0. Sept. 15 Lighting-apparatus to be worn upon the person of the operator.-An elastic strip a, which may be of nickel-plated steel, embraces the head and carries at its ends pads a<1>, a<2>, preferably of insulating- material, such as vulcanite. To the front pad a' is secured the ball or socket of a universal joint, supporting the holder c of an electric incandescent lamp, which is the preferred source of light. In the form shown, the socket b<2> is in two parts, attached respectively to the two parts of a ring encircling the holder c. Screws b<3>, b<4> serve for the tightening of the ring on the holder and for the adjustment of the ball-and-socket joint. A reflecting shield d', or a shade, screens the eyes of the operator. The pad a<2> carries an electric switch e, Figs. 1 and 2, which comprises contact-pieces e', situated in recesses to one side of the nearest points of convex insulating blocks e<3>, and a sliding insulating piece g, carrying curved springs h, and operated by means of pushes i. An air-tight cover e<4> is provided. From the switch, flexible conductors lead to connectors, which consist of semi-tubular spring pieces k, Fig. 4, adapted to be tightened upon the ordinary cylindrical contacts of a lamp socket by means of sliding rings m of insulating-material lined with metal. The spring pieces k may also be compressed and inserted in wall-sockets.
Patent GB-190521910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brackets for Supporting Portiere Rods and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: BIRCH GEORGE BAKER
Filed: 1905-10-27
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 21,910. Birch, G. B. Oct 27. Making brackets.-A bracket for a portiÞre rod is formed from a tubular piece B' with a solid core C', the two portions being simultaneously bent to the required shape. The core C' does not extend to the lower end b of the bracket, this being flattened for attachment to the door or frame. Brackets for securing to the door and to the frame are shown in Figs. 4 and 5 respectively ; in the case of a door bracket, the core does not extend to the end of the tube, the latter being curved to hold the portiÞre rod, while in the case of a frame bracket part of the core C' is left projecting to form a pivot.
Patent GB-190522005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Insulated Electric Conductors.
Filed: 1905-10-28
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 22,005. Henley's Telegraph Works Co., W. T., and Savage, H. Oct. 28. Drawings to Specification. Cables.-The insulated conductors comprised in a cable to be used for alternating or pulsating currents are each screened by being covered with two or more metallic ribbons wound over the insulation in opposite directions.
Patent GB-190522771-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Teaching Arithmetic
Inventor: COOPER ALFRED
Filed: 1905-11-07
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 22,771. Cooper, A. Nov. 7. Calculating - apparatus. -An educational appliance consists of a rod a, Fig. 1, of iron &c. which can be hooked to a blackboard &c. and upon which may be affixed various objects used for purposes of illustration. To the rod may also be affixed an abacus consisting of a frame-work of wire, wood, &c. to which may be attached concrete quantities, thus enabling concrete and abstract quantities to be represented side by side. Numbers, the four rules of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and the applicat:on of these rules to money, weights, and measures, and the metric system may be taught by means of the apparatus. For teaching numbers, the teacher's abacus consists of a block b, Fig. 2, having two coloured divisions and nails, studs, &c. upon which may be hung the concrete representations such as strips of cardboard, Fig. 4, similar to those described in Specification No. 7863, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Writing - instruments &c.], but having circular spots instead of square ones and coloured differently on opposite sides. Circular disks, cardboard strips, &c. coloured differently on opposite sides may also be attached to the block. Card strips notched as shown in Fig. 2, and having a number of circular spots may be used. The pupil's apparatus consists of a strip of cardboard &c., Fig. 6, divided into two divisions and having ten holes or receptacles into which may be inserted counters coloured differently on opposite sides. For teaching money, the teacher uses a number of abacuses, one consisting of four divisions for the farthings, another with twelve divisions for the pence, and a third with twenty divisions for the shillings, or the latter with twenty divisions may alone serve. The abacuses may be secured together by means of eyes. Actual or imitation coins may be affixed thereto and may be coloured on on one side. The pupil's abacus consists of a piece of cardboard divided to correspond with the teacher's abacus and in which divisions coins may be placed. Methods of teaching are also described in connexion with the various apparatus.
Patent GB-190600006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rifle Targets
Inventor: REID CHARLES
Filed: 1906-01-01
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 6. Reid, C. Jan. 1. Targets.-Counterbalanced targets G, G<1> are mounted at the opposite ends of levers H, H<1> forming, with the connecting-rods I, two jointed parallelograms, one on each side of the target. The levers are fixed to an axle B moving in bearings fixed to a frame A, F and the levers H<1> are fixed to an axle movable in a slot between the curved bars E, F. The targets in position for firing are vertical, but, when rotated, a rod C fixed to H<1> and sliding in a slot between a rod J and the standard A, causes the target to become inclined downwards, as shown in the Figure, thereby reducing the forward pitch of the lower levers in front of the markers and lessening the distance required between markers' gallery and the apparatus. The distance between the jointed parallelograms may be altered so as to accommodate different sized targets. In a modification, the guiding-rod C is dispensed with, the bearing B being fixed to the framework.
Patent GB-190600130-A (GB)
Title: Knife Grinding Apparatus for Wood Planing Machines.
Inventor: HAUFF AUGUST
Filed: 1906-01-02
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 130. Hauff, A. Jan. 2. Sharpening.-The cutters in a planing-machine are sharpened in position by a grinding-wheel h mounted between two arms p, the extremities of which are supported at one end e, by a roller, mounted on a pin m so as to be vertically adjustable by a screw and running on the table of the machine, and at the other end, by being mounted on the shaft b. A face f for blowing air on to the cutter to cool it is mounted between the arms p on the shaft b, and the grinding-wheel is driven by a band i from a pulley on this shaft. The shaft has a keyway g into which projections on the fan and the pulley fit so that they may be rotated by it, whilst slidable along it. The shaft b is carried in a frame a, which is adjustably mounted on the cutter shaft by the jaws m, which are carried at the end of the rod l, which is adjustable in a bracket fixed to the frame a.
Patent GB-190601622-A (GB)
Title: Loose-leaf Binder
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1906-01-22
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 1622. Fairweather, W., [Sieber & Trussell Manufacturing Co.]. Jan. 22. Fastenings for loose-leaf binders. A spring-stud and slot fastening, for loose - leaf binders having backs 10,11 hinged together at 16, comprises a stud 20 carried by a spring 21 on one end plate 18 and a slot 22, having an enlarged inner part, in the other end plate 19. The stud has an enlarged boss 24 formed with an incline 23 which causes the stud to be depressed as the binder is closed, the shank 23 of the stud passing through the neck of the slot 22, and the boss 24 then snapping into the enlarged part of the slot. Two studs, one at each end of the binder, may be arranged to move in the same direction and be connected by a rod, so that they may be operated simultaneously from one end to release the binder when it is to be opened.
Patent GB-190601845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Corking Machines.
Inventor: TILLMANNS GOTTFRIED LEBRECHT
Filed: 1906-01-24
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 1845. Tillmanns, G. L. Jan. 24. Corking.-The machine described cuts a square of paper from a strip and inserts it beneath the cork immediately prior to the descent of the corking-plunger. The paper strip 16 passes from a roll 15 along a guide 17, and is fed forwards intermittently by a rubber-faced block 18 sliding upon a rod 20 which is connected with a lever 22 engaging a cam 4 on the main shaft 3. The block 18 is moved to and fro along the rod 20 by a connecting-rod 25 and crank-pin 13, the action of the cam 4 being such as to press the block 18 into contact with the strip 16 when it is moving forwards, while on the return stroke the spring 24 raises it out of contact with the strip 16. On leaving the end of the guide 17, the strip 16 passes over the lower blade 30 of a pair of shears and rests upon a carrier 32. At this moment, a pin 14 on a cam 5 strikes the upper blade 29, which cuts off the end of the strip 17. The cam 5 then swings the carrier 32 about the point 34 in the direction of the arrow, thus bringing the paper square beneath the cork, which is then driven into the bottle by a plunger 8 as usual, carrying with it the paper. The corks may be carried from the lower end of the cork tube 43 to their position beneath the plunger 8 by a device similar to the carrier 32 and driven by a cam 6. Specification No. 18,366, A.D. 1904, is referred to.
Patent GB-190606791-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Combined Lock and Device for Locking or Securing from Revolving Motion a Wheel of a Cycle or other Vehicle.
Inventor: BLELOCH ROBERT
Filed: 1906-03-21
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 6791. Bleloch, R. March 21. Locks, key. - A lock for bicycles and other vehicles consists of a casing H, in the lower portion h' of which is mounted a revoluble bolt G, held against longitudinal motion therein by means of a bar in the casing engaging an annular groove g' in the bolt. A spring L tends to keep the bolt in the position thown in Fig. 5, from which position the bolt can be turned by band to engage, in the case of a bicycle lock, the spokes of the front wheel, the casing H being secured to the forks by clips 0, Fig. 2. The bolt G is locked in this position by means of the bolt K in the casing engaging the recess g' in the shank of the bolt G, the lock-bolt K being key operated. The part g<1> of the bolt G is adapted to cover the screw P by means of which the lock is attached to the bicycle.
Patent GB-190610910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Propelling of Boats and the like.
Inventor: PRITCHARD HUGH
Filed: 1906-05-10
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 10,910. Pritchard, H. May 10. Propelling by reciprocating pistons. - Cylinders, mounted at the stern of a vessel, contain pistons of smaller diameter, so that they fit very loosely. Three examples are given, in each of which the piston is reciprocated by different means. In one, the piston B is reciprocated by fluid pressure in a cylinder F. In the second example, a crank rotated by a pulley is used, and in the third, an oscillating lever operated by hand. The pistons are provided with outwardly-opening non-return valves to permit the passage of water from the back to the front of the piston on the inward stroke, the propulsion of the vessel being thus assisted.
Patent GB-190611215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Artificial Manures and such like.
Inventor: ALLIBON GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1906-05-14
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 11,215. Allibon, G. H. May 14. Mills and apparatus.- A cylindrical pit used in the manufacture of superphosphate or other artificial manure is discharged by means of rotating scrapers i, Fig. 2, carried by a shaft f which travels downwards over a fixed screw k. The curved or angled scrapers may be plain or serrated and fitted with teeth to break up the material. The scrapers sweep the material into the space v, Fig 4, which has been shut off from the remainder of the pit by sliding doors d, e inserted through a side opening, and a conveyer or elevator removes the material from the space v. The hollow shaft f is connected to a shaft m driven by bevel-gearing from a shaft p which receives motion through gearing from the driving-shaft. The reversing- clutch may be operated automatically by a worm on the shaft m gearing with a wheel on a spindle carrying a nut z<1> connected with the lever t.
Patent GB-190611502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Cisterns.
Inventor: SAUR GEORGES
Filed: 1906-05-16
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 11,502. Saur, G., and Gandillon, P. May 16. Actuating lift valves; shocks, preventing.-The motion of the pull chain y of a flushing-cistern is transmitted by a pivoted lever w and slotted link h<2> to a bell-crank a<1> having a counterweight e<1>. A piston p, which is normally kept closed upon the orifice i by the crank a, is then released and water flows from the orifice r, thus reducing the pressure above a piston j in the valve casing. The piston j then rises, allowing a flush to pass during the time the chain is held. If the pull throws over the weight e, the valve r is closed and the cistern commence to fill. When the pressure on the valve is sufficient again to throw over the weight e<1>, the cistern discharges. The necessary pressure may be adjusted by regulating the length of the connexion m<1> between the lever a' and the valve by means of a pivoted screwed spindle i and a threaded cylinder j<1>. On release of the chain, the piston j descends slowly, avoiding shock.
Patent GB-190612055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas-explosion and like Apparatus, for use with Turbines and other Motors and Apparatus.
Inventor: CRUYT WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-23
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 12,055. Cruyt, W. June 3, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Steam generation by heated air and gases.-An explosive mixture of gases is led through pipes 17, 18 and a mixing-chamber 19 into pockets 3 in the surface of a rotating cylinder or cone 1, and exploded as the pockets pass over the igniter 21; the combustion products are drawn off through ports 22, 23, and are used for various purposes, such as for generating steam. The mixture is admitted to the pockets 3 by an oscillating cock, or by a valve 9 operated by a cam 15 and spring bell-crank 11, and the combustion products are removed from the pockets by air circulating through the grooves 7 in the cap 5. Water &c. circulating pockets 2 are made in the drum 1.
Patent GB-190617415-A (GB)
Title: Self Closing Gates or Doors
Inventor: DORE DANIEL
Filed: 1906-08-02
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 17,415. Dore, D., and Young, A. Aug. 2. Gate-closing apparatus.- Collapsible gates are rendered self-closing by spiral, flat, or other springs a, Figs. 4 and 5, one end of the springs being attached to pins b, riveted to the pickets f, and the other carried by pins c sliding between the pickets.
Patent GB-190620510-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening Device for Boxes, Cabinets, and other Receptacles
Inventor: GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1906-09-15
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 20,510. George, H., Crop, C., and Crop, J. Sept. 15. Fastenings.- The lid or door of a box, cabinet, &c. has a large socket A, which slides over a hinged tongue B with turned-over end, and two smaller sockets C adapted to engage fixed pieces D at the sides of the box.
Patent GB-190628435-A (GB)
Title: A Detachable Handle for Hand Turned Machines.
Inventor: MURDOCH LEWIS MALCOLM
Filed: 1906-12-13
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 28,435. Murdoch, L. M., and Dewhurst, R. Dec. 13. Hand-wheels.-A handle, having the usual iron core a and wooden sleeve b, is attached to the rim of a wheel by a key d drawn into place by a wing-nut. The end c of the core, and the key d, are bevelled, so that the handle is drawn up tight against the wheel.
Patent GB-190700431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scooping Machines for use in Levelling and Transferring Soil, Sand, and other Material.
Inventor: MCLAREN JOHN
Filed: 1907-01-07
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 431. McLaren, J., and McLaren, H. Jan. 7. Excavating.-A scooping-machine for levelling and transporting soil comprises a frame supported on rollers extending the whole width of the frame and carrying a pivoted scoop, the whole being transported by hauling-ropes. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the machine. The trussed frame built up of the beams A<2> ... A<5> is supported on the rollers B, B' which extend across the frame. The pivoted scoop C is placed close behind the front roller, and is operated by the slide E through a connecting-rod H, the pin of which works in a slot C<1>. The scoop operating and controlling mechanism is a modification of that described in Specification No. 2897, A.D. 1906. The slide E is acted upon by the two tractor ropes D, D<1>; when the former is pulled, the slide meets a stop F and the machine is dragged forward. When it is required to use the scoop, a pawl-catch G is tripped by a hand-lever g, and the cutting-edge C<2> of the scoop enters the ground, this motion being limited by stops and stop-plates C', C<3>. The arrangement of the scoop and wheel B enables the former to be more completely filled. When this takes place, the rope D<1> is hauled and the slide E pulled down, so raising the scoop. A plate J enables the scoop to retain its contents. Catches K, K<1> hold the slide in the upright position while the machine is hauled to the dumping ground ; the catch K is then lifted and the slide E further descends, so tipping the scoop until the slide meets the buffer L. This is preferably made of a number of layers of wood &c. which may be varied in thickness. To prevent the scoop, when it is being restored to its initial position after being emptied, from jerking the rope D' off the engine drum, the rope is coiled around a tension brake arrangement former of a pulley M provided with a pawl disk M<1>, as shown in Fig. 12. Fig. 11 shows the catches K, K<1> in operation locking the slide E. The catch K is released by a hand-lever so that the slide may pass below it. On the return of the slide, the action of it on the pawl K also raises the pawl K<1>. The rear roller B' has its bearings in slide bars, which are operated by a hand-wheel T through gearing U, R, P, P<1> and the side racks Q. To guard against large stones &c. getting between the scoop and roller, the safety device shown in Fig. 10 is provided. When the spring Z is overloaded, a trip mechanism allows the pawl X on the slide E to engage the rack X<1> on the frame, so that the pull of the rope comes directly on the frame.
Patent GB-190706844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Section Iron particularly adapted for Frames of Motor Road and like Vehicles.
Inventor: VERSCHAVE EDOUARD CHARLES FRAN
Filed: 1907-03-21
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 6844. Verschave, E. C. F. April 6, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Underframing of bodies; axle-trucks or undercarriages.-A girder or beam, particularly applicable to the frames of motor road vehicles and tramcars, consist of a [-shaped iron A, Fig. 1, to which a stiffening-plate B is secured by autogenous welding, and flanges c finally welded to the plate B. The edges of the flanges c may be turned inwards. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which the flanges are integral with the section A. Fig. 4 shows another form, made by welding together two channel-irons so as to give an internal diaphragm, and Fig. 6 shows a box form, from which the riveted or bolted cover-plates f may be omitted.
Patent GB-190709308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Duplicating Machines
Inventor: UNDERWOOD JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1907-04-22
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 9308. Underwood, J. T. April 22. Copying documents &c.-The cylinder of a rotary duplicator is open at both ends for inking &c., and is mounted on peripheral ball bearings from which it is readily removable endways. The drum 1 is provided at one end with a ring 3 engaging balls 10 running on a ring 5 carried by the bracket 7. On the other end of the drum is a ring 11 which runs on balls 13 confined by a cage in a fixed ring 15 carried by a bracket 14. A cage 21 held in place by a flange ring 22 retains the balls 10 on the ring 5. A roller 17 depressably mounted in a post 20 engages the flange 18 of the drum-ring 11 and holds the drum in working position. After depression of the roller 17 the drum may be drawn _ out endways, the balls being retained on the fixed bearing-rings by the cages. A handle 26 or 28 may be attached to the dram for rotating it.
Patent GB-190711334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tools for Truing Up Valves and Valve Seats.
Inventor: HANSEN HANS CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1907-05-15
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 11,334. Hansen, H. C., Nilson, A. J. F., and Shaw, W. May 15. End-facing.-An apparatus for refacing valve seats and valves comprises a spindle B with an integral or separate handle b<1> and cutter A, the latter having serrated, ribbed, conical, or cylindrical teeth as required. A conical bush D slides on the spindle to centre and support the cutter, and a detachable disk a<3> fits into the part c<5> of the valve casing. For trueing the end of a plug, a cutter A with a coned or cylindrical recess e<1> is used, and where the plug has wings, grooves e<2> are provided through which the wings pass and engage underneath flanges e<3>.