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Patent GB-190425778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Phonographs and like Machines.
Inventor: PETIT ADEMOR NAPOLEON
Filed: 1904-11-26
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 25,778. Petit, A. N. Nov. 26. Phonographs &c.-A sound-box for phonographs and like machines consists of a back-plate 1 and a rim 2, to which is connected the air-escape pipe 3. Within this box is fitted in an oblique position a second box 5. containing the vibrating diaphragm 6 at a short distance from and parallel to the back, so that only a very thin air space exists behind the diaphragm. The sound waves are transmitted to the pipe 3 through a number of apertures 9 in the back of the box 5. In a modification, the back-plate 1 has a central projection 10, the top surface of which is plane and parallel to the diaphragm. The sound waves are then transmitted to the pipe 3 by means of the annular channel 11.
Patent GB-190426911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps.
Inventor: DEIS PHILIP HENRY
Filed: 1904-12-09
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 26,911. Deis, P. H. Jan. 11, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Well pumps; actuating pumps; bucket pumps; counter balances; governing or controlling pumps; stroke, varying.-Comprises various improvements in well pumps. Fig. 1 shows a general view of the pump, Figs. 2 and 3 show the actuating- mechanism, and Fig. 5 shows an enlarged view of the cylinder and controlling-device. The pump is actuated by a weight w attached to a rope passing round a drum u, which is connected to the crank shaft t through suitable gearing. This shaft can be disconnected by means of a clutch c', c', so as to enable the weight to be wound up again by the handle c<3>. An electromotor may be employed as the source of power, if desired. The connecting- rod e<5> of the pump is attached to a block f <2> adjustably arranged in a slot formed in the lever d<1>, which is actuated from the shaft t through another lever d<3> and an adjustable link d<4>, so that the stroke can be varied as desired. In order to counterbalance the pump-rod d, an annular float h, connected to the rod by means of the rods i and cross-piece j is employed, or, in a preferred form, a weight attached to a rope passing over a pulley and connected at the other end to the pump-rod may be used. The lower end of the rising main is connected to a chamber g<5>, to the bottom of which are attached the pump barrels h' and an open cylinder h<1> within which works a piston h'. The resistance offered by the water to the motion of this piston serves to control the action of the pump. The cylinders h<2> are provided at top and bottom with valves, and buckets i<4> work within them.
Patent GB-190426998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mechanical Planers for Decks and like places.
Inventor: SCHOFIELD CHARLES
Filed: 1904-12-10
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 26,998. Schofield, C. Dec. 10. Planing.-A deck planer mounted on a special carriage is driven by a pneumatic drill and has a cutter projecting on one side for planing corners. A carriage mounted upon wheels 2, 3 and having handles 4 carries a pneumatic drill 6, which rotates, through gearing 10, 11, 12 and a belt 15, a square spindle 18 carrying knives 19. The knives are held in position by nuts and bolts 20 engaging in slots 22, into which they are slipped through openings 26, and the spindle runs on a pair of loose wheels 24. The knives have slots to allow them to be turned out of the horizontal to plane at an angle. The exhaust pipe 27 is arranged behind the cutter to clear it of chips. In order to operate in corners, the spindle 18 has an extension 25 on one side of which knives are similarly mounted. When the cutter is in action, the machine runs on the wheels 24, 2, and when out of action the carriage is tilted back so as to run on the wheels 2, 3.
Patent GB-190429615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sinks and the like
Inventor: GEORGE WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 29,615. George, W. J. Dec. 31. Sinks. - An inwardlysloping draining-ledge 1 is formed upon the walls of sinks and the like. To retain water in the bottom, an ebonite or other ring 9 is fitted round the outlet.
Patent GB-190505339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moustache Guards for Drinking Vessels.
Inventor: COOKE CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1905-03-14
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 5339. Cooke, C. E. March 14. Moustache guards. -A metal or other plate having downw a r d flanges d is held against the edge of a drinking- vessel by a spiral spring n, which is attached to a spring clip i fixed to the opposite wall and to a tongue g on the plate bent downwards from the slot f.
Patent GB-190507171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to the Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: TITTERINGTON CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-04-05
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 7171. Titterington, C. W. April 5. Roller bearings.-A vehicle wheel is provided with roller bearings mounted in the cage e so as not to touch each other. The hub a is slightly eccentric to the axle b. The sleeve c is loose on the axle, and will turn if the rollers become jammed. The end-platesf retain oil.
Patent GB-190509133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Word Registering Devices for Type-writing Machines.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
Filed: 1905-05-01
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 9133. Jensen, P., [Allen, R.]. May 1. Typewriters.-A word-counting attachment for typewriters is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. A cradleshaped frame E is disposed under the keys on a shaft D hung loosely in hooked clamps C adjustable on the machine framing by means of screws a, b. A crank-arm J secured on the shaft D by nuts e is connected by a rod I to the slide bar H of a counter G. The ends d of the frame E extend under the space key B. In operation, the space key tilts the frame to draw out the bar H, and .a letter key returns the frame to actuate the counter.
Patent GB-190511379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Belt or Band Conveyors
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE RICHARD
Filed: 1905-05-31
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 11,379. Sutcliffe, R. May 31. Conveyers.-Relates to means for (1) supporting the trailing end and intermediate points of a belt or band conveyer such as is used in coal mines to facilitate the removal of the parts, and (2) for obtaining a discharge therefrom. The trailing roller F rests in inclined slots in a pedestal G, to which are attached two pulley-block connexions f<2>, by which the necessary tension may be given to the band. The intermediate portion of the belt is carried on rollers B, C, D of carriers A. The breadth of the return roller is about equal to that of the belt, while the carrying-roller C, which rests in open-topped bearings, supports the central half of the loaded belt. The belt is troughed by rollers D of adjustable inclination. The rollers D and pedestal A may be set so as to obtain a discharge from the side of the band.
Patent GB-190517523-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Separating Dust from Dust Laden Air Currents.
Inventor: LOTZ AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1905-08-30
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 17,523. Lotz, A. Nov. 14, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Spray-producers.-In apparatus for separating dust from air currents, the air is finally cleansed by the atomizing and condensing apparatus shown in Fig. 4. The water for this apparatus is conveyed by a pipe 15 from a chamber to which the discharge pipe 22 leads back just above the water level.
Patent GB-190523815-A (GB)
Title: Metalloid Surfaces for Receiving Impressions in Photographic or in Mechanical Printing.
Inventor: THOMSON CHARLES HARALD
Filed: 1905-11-18
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 23,815. Thompson, C. H. Nov. 18. Bronzing and the like.-In a process for the preparation of printing-surfaces with a metalloid basis on paper, wood, glass, ivory, or the like, the surface is first coated with a hot mixture of gelatin and syrup, honey, or fish-glue ; when the mixture is moderately cool, metal powders are dusted on. A second coating of gelatin, with or without chrome-alum to harden it, is applied before the metal is sensitized. When oxidizable metal is used, an extra coating of celluloid, varnish, or the like may be applied before the second gelatin coating.
Patent GB-190526343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and applicable to Tires for Motor Vehicle Wheels
Inventor: BEAUMONT WILLIAM WORBY
Filed: 1905-12-18
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 26,343. Beaumont, W. W. Dec. 18. Slipping, preventing, attachments to wheels for; tyres, pneumatic &c.-Consists of the combination with a pneumatic, cushion, or solid tyre of a ring of flexible material adapted to yield both radially and laterally, and furnished as to its periphery with road-gripping devices, or with a road-gripping edge ; the ring being of such a diameter and so disposed in relation to the tyre that under running conditions its tread touches the road and is presented immediately alongside the tread of the tyre so as to intercept and arrest the lateral movement of the latter on side-slip occurring. Fig. 1 shows, under skidding conditions, a pneumatic tyre having, formed on its cover, rings B, the free edges of which enclose wires, light chains, &c. C provided with projections c. Fig. 4 shows rings separate from the tyre cover and formed with radial slits, and Fig. 7 shows the invention applied to twin solid tyres.
Patent GB-190605601-A (GB)
Title: Improved Guard for the Seats and Basins of Water Closets and the like.
Inventor: GUSTERSON HENRY
Filed: 1906-03-08
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 5601. Gusterson, H. March 8. Closet-seat guards.-A conical paper bag c depends from an annular sheet b of paper, lint, flannel, &c., which is placed on the seat. The bag may be perforated, and the perforations may be covered by hanging flaps.
Patent GB-190610003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for the Reception of Postal and other Articles and Goods.
Inventor: EICHELKRAUT WALTHER
Filed: 1906-04-28
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 10,003. Eichelkraut, W. April 28. for receiving and like receiving-devices.-Apparatus for receiving bakers' goods, milk, postal articles, newspapers, and the like is made to prevent unlawful removal. A rotatable casing d, preferably drumshaped and provided with one or more compartments, is mounted on a spindle c secured in a recess in a wall, on a railing, or the like. One compartment at a time is accessible from the outside through the opening e', and a ratchet device permits rotation in one direction only. When a complete revolution has been made, the letter compartment d<3> is alone accessible, and further rotation is prevented by a spring-controlled bolt g<1> on the drum entering a perforation g in the spindle.
Patent GB-190617405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Shutters.
Inventor: JACKSON THOMAS BENTON
Filed: 1906-08-02
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 17,405. Jackson, T. B. Aug. 2. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Window blinds.-A window &c. is protected by a blind or curtain 9 of asbestos &c. mounted on a roller 6 carried by brackets 5 and covered by a hood 17. The blind rides in guides 3 and is stiffened by a metallic strip 10 and a gutter 12. A weight 16, attached to a cord 15 wound on the roller 6 and passing round a pulley 22, serves to unwind the blind. The blind is normally wound up with the weight 16 resting in the gutter 12 and the cord 15 held by a fusible link attached to a hook depending from the hood 17. On the fusion of the link by fire, the cord is released, allowing the weight 16 to start the descent of the blind, after which the weight swings clear and unwinds the roller 6. The brackets 5, Fig. 5, are slotted to keep the curtain in contact with the window &c. When the curtain is wound up, the gutter 12 engages with the hood 17 and encloses and protects the blind &c.
Patent GB-190619883-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for the purpose of so Securing a Child in a Perambulator or Chair or the like, that it is Impossible for the Child to Stand Up or Fall Out.
Inventor: LEVI MABEL
Filed: 1906-09-07
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 19,883. Levi, M., and Lyons, Z. Sept. 7. Belts.-A device. for preventing a child from standing up in, or falling out, of its chair, cot, or perambulator consists of a body harness which is worn either beneath or outside the clothing, and which can be instantly attached to the chair &c: The body straps A, D, which have buckles or buttons a, d at the back, are joined together and to arm loops B by bands E, C. the latter having snap hooks J for engaging loops F carried by straps G, which are fixed to the seat-board &c. H. Some or all of the bands may be elastic, so that, although the child is prevented from rising, movements of the limbs are not impeded.
Patent GB-190619946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ore Crushing Machines.
Inventor: LANE CHARLES COMSTOCK
Filed: 1906-09-07
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 19,946. Lane, C. C. Sept. 25, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Edge-runners and pans for ores. The rolls 13 are arranged in two or more balanced banks separated by spaces, in a frame constructed of sections removably connected together and provided with toothed outer edges so as to form a composite gear wheel. The axle-boxes 15 of the rolls are secured by bolts 17 passing through slots 16, so that the face of the rolls may be adjusted on the tread 12. The latter is composed of hardened steel rings which for convenience in handling are divided into short sections 12<1>. The foundations are of concrete, and the pan is defined by metal rings sunk in the concrete, in which also the tread is embedded. Material is fed from a revoluble hopper 31 provided with spouts 34 delivering into the spaces between the rolls. The crusbed product is discharged by a trough 10.
Patent GB-190620736-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Raising or Forcing Water or other Liquid and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: HUMPHREY HERBERT ALFRED
Filed: 1906-09-18
Granted: 1907-09-18
Abstract: 20,736. Humphrey, H. A., and Cerasoli, A. Sept. 18. Direct explosive-gas pressure apparatus. - In explosive - gas pressure apparatus for forcing liquids, the kinetic energy of the moving liquid is utilized to draw more liquid into the apparatus, part of which serves first to expel the products of combustion and subsequently to draw in a fresh charge of the explosive mixture. The return of the liquid along the pipe compresses the charge prior to the explosion. Fig. 1 illustrates a suitable form of the apparatus, the line A-A indicating the level of the supply water. After each explosion, the water from the explosion chamber a is forced along the delivery pipe d until the pressure above the valve f exceeds that below it, when the valve opens and water is drawn in from the suction pipe e. Part of this water passes along the pipe d, and part flows into the chamber a, expelling the products of combustion through the exhaust valve c. As soon as the velocity of the water in the pipe e falls, the spring-controlled plate l closes the pipe, and at the same time the lever m closes the valve g<1>. The water in the pipe d continues to flow in the same direction for a short interval, during which time a fresh explosive charge is drawn into the chamber a. Finally, the water commences to flow back again through the pipe d under the head of the delivery column, compresses the charge in the chamber a, opens the valve g', and closes the valvo f. The cycle of operations is then repeated. The admission and exhaust valves for the explosion gases may be controlled from the shafts upon which the levers m, p are mounted, or they may be controlled electrically by float or pressure devices.
Patent GB-190704171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fabric Trimming Devices.
Inventor: RUSH FELIX JOSEF
Filed: 1907-02-19
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 4171. Rush, F. J. Feb. 19. Lubricating fabric trimming apparatus. The brushes for conveying an electric current from leads 11, 12, Fig. 3, to the slip-rings 5, 4 of an electrically-heated singeing -trimmer for pile fabrics, embroidery, &c, are-lubricated by spring-pressed graphite sticks 21, Fig. 7, projecting through the centrally-bored lugs 20 of the brushes.
Patent GB-190709094-A (GB)
Title: Composition of Matter
Inventor: INRIG ALEC GAVAN
Filed: 1907-04-19
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 9094. Inrig, A. G. April 19. Insulating-compositions.- The hoofs, skins, and other gelable parts of animals are heated with water and oil and subsequently one per cent sodium stannate and one per cent potassium bichromate are added as described in Specification No. 25,467, A.D.1905. Sulphur may be added to the composition. According to the Provisional Specification, the composition may be used for insulating electric wires or cables, or, when spread on canvas or paper, for forming an insulating-tape.
Patent GB-190710681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Rifling Gun Barrels.
Filed: 1907-05-08
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 10,681. Jones, E., and Kynoch, Ltd. May 8. Rifling - mahines.-A gun barrel is rifled by means of a tool having a leading end of the same size as the bore, and following spirally-ribbed parts A' ... A<4>, which are either provided with cutting- edges or are coned off, as shown in Fig. 4, so as to press the grooves in the barrel. The leading part is grooved at C for the passage of a lubricant. The tool may be drawn through the barrel by means of a rod rotatably mounted in a cross-bead P, or it may be pushed through by means of a rod F guided in a grooved tube L, or by rings E<1> slidable in a larger grooved tube G. The cross-head can be operated hydraulically, by screw and belt gearing, or otherwise. One end of the barrel S is supported in a bracket U, the lubricant in front of the tool being kept under pressure by means of a loaded valve W.
Patent GB-190713927-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pocket for Billiard and Bagatelle Tables
Inventor: PEARSON JOHN JEFFREY
Filed: 1907-06-17
Granted: 1908-01-02
Abstract: 13,927. Pearson, J. J., and Banks, W. June 17. Billiards.-A pocket for billiard tables is formed with spring jaws c in its lower part. which retain the ball d. Openings e between the jaws allow a finger and thumb to be inserted between them in order to pull out the ball by a downward movement of the hand. The pocket is screwed to the table by lugs b. Instead of forming the pocket as a. closed-in frame, it may be made in skeleton form of wire.
Patent GB-190715296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tooth Picks.
Inventor: POHL MAX
Filed: 1907-07-03
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 15,296. Pohl, M. July 3. Toothpicks.-Toothpicks a of the kind formed on a single thin sheet the thickness of the toothpicks are made by first toothing the edge or edges of the sheet and then making cuts b extending inwards from the toothed spaces. The points may be also sharpened on the flat sides as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190716298-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for Catching Beasts of Prey Living in the Sea.
Inventor: KOEHLER PETER
Filed: 1907-07-16
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 16,298. K÷hler, P., and Westphal, F. July 16. Harpoons; dispatching fish. - A seal &c. swallowing a fish containing the device shown gives a pull which operates a primer c, thus exploding a charge b and discharging into itself a plate p or projectile. Spring-operated barbs m then fly out, and the dead or dying beast thus held can be drawn in.
Patent GB-190717771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrella Stick Handle Bending Machines.
Inventor: BEARD WALTER WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-08-03
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 17,771. Beard, W. W. Aug. 3. Bending.-A machine for bending umbrella-stick handles comprises a frame a, in a slide c of which a jaw e is operated by a screw f so as to approach to or recede from a fixed jaw l. Each jaw has a clam n shaped to receive the sticks and the ends of the flat springs y attached to a handle k, which bend the sticks round a gas-heated former u. The handle is mounted on a slotted plate which is fixed by a bolt to a lug on the frame. A locking-bar i with a runner j is provided to secure the handle k after bending has taken place.
Patent GB-190718240-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Compound Internal Combustion Engine.
Inventor: CRAIG ARTHUR EDWARD STEWART
Filed: 1907-08-12
Granted: 1908-08-12
Abstract: 18,240. Craig, A. E. S. Aug. 12. Gas and like engines.-In compound internalcombustion engines wherein the low - pressure cylinder d is formed as an extension of the highpressure cylinder a and a common stepped piston c works in the cylinders, a portion of the exhaust gas from the high-pressure cylinder is admitted to the annular space between the low-pressure cylinder wall and the trunk piston just before the end of the power stroke through a port g controlled by the piston and the passage k so that it acts as a cushioning-device for the piston and also assists the latter on the following stroke by further expansion. The outer end of the piston passes through a cover e provided with suitable packing f; the passage k may be provided with a non-return valve. The residual products are swept out of the cylinder a through the exhaust valve m, and a suitable port communicating with the atmosphere is uncovered by the ring c<1> at the end of the stroke to exhaust the products from the cylinder b. A mechanically-actuated valve o, held open throughout the whole of the exhaust stroke in the lowpressure cylinder, may be used as an alternative or as auxiliary to the above-mentioned port. A passage l cummunicating with the atmosphere prevents compression in the space between the ring c' and the end of the high-pressure cylinder.
Patent GB-190719959-A (GB)
Title: Improved Arrangement for Releasing Compression in Explosion Engines.
Inventor: BRASIER HENRI CHARLES
Filed: 1907-09-06
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 19,959. Brasier, H. C. March 13, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901] Gas and like engines.-The exhaust valve is opened during the compression stroke, at starting or when otherwise desired, by a halfcompression cam B<1>, Fig. 3, suitably attached by the side of the normal exhaustvalve cam B. The cam B<1> is brought into action by pulling the bulge of the distance-piece D into the position shown, when it catches the side c<1>, Fig. 1<bis>, of the tappet-rod c.