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Patent GB-190418881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Inhalers and the like.
Inventor: MACFARLANE OLIVER PRESCOTT
Filed: 1904-09-01
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 18,881. Macfarlane, O. P. Sept. 1. Inhalers are provided with a special neck and cap which enables them to be opened and closed by giving the cap a partial rotation without removing it. In one form, the neck b of the tube a has one or more lateral slots b<1>. A cap c which fits lightly on the neck b has one or more holes c' corresponding to the slots b<1>. A contracted lip f on the cap c engages in a groove e on the neck of the tube and thus prevents the cap from coming off while permitting it to be turned round so that the holes c' in it may or may not coincide with the holes or slots b<1> in the neck. In a modification, the holes are formed eccentrically in the end of the cap, and the neck of the tube is half-closed. The usual hole is provided at the other end of the tube.
Patent GB-190501387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Lowering Persons or Goods from Buildings and chiefly designed for use in case of Fire.
Inventor: ANIDJAH LEWIS
Filed: 1905-01-24
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 1387. Anidjah, L., and Rees, D. D. Jan. 24. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Cleats or holders.-In an apparatus for lowering goods or persons from windows, the rope p, Fig. 1, runs as shown round pins n, o held between two plates m which form a block suspended from a rod a.
Patent GB-190504620-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Drilling Appliance adapted for use in Substitution for a Rachet Brace.
Inventor: WELLS FREDERICK BRUTON
Filed: 1905-03-06
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 4620. Wells, F. B. March 6. Drilling.-In a hand-drill, the drill shaft band driving-shaft C are situated at right-angles in a bracket A, the shafts being connected by bevel or other gearing. A nut d is screwed on the drill shaft, and an extension on it bears against an arm extending from the pillar G. In order to prevent the bracket A from turning about the drill shaft, an arm L with an adjustable slide m is mounted on the pillar G, and one end of a link Q is pivoted to the end of the slide and the other to the bracket.
Patent GB-190505428-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance to Regulate the Supply of Water to Water Waste Preventing or other Cisterns or the like
Inventor: TURNER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-03-15
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 5428. Turner, W. H. March 15. Float levers.-To prevent leakage of the supply valves of flushing- cisterns through wear, the position of ' the ball relative to its lever A is made adjustable by the provision of a screw F at the end of the lever, to which the lever A<1> is pivoted at B. The screw passes through a slot in the lever A<1> and screws into a tapped hole in the enlarged end of the lever A. Specifications No. 19,273, A.D 1898, and No. 23,147, A.D. 1903, are referred to.
Patent GB-190505641-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Letter Box
Inventor: FERRIE WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-03-17
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 5641. Ferrie, W. March 17. Letter-boxes are constructed to prevent the unauthorized withdrawal of the contents. A narrow upper part a, Fig. 1, with a slot b, opens into a wider part c with a sloping bottom d. A comb consisting of prongs f, Fig. 2, attached to a bar g, is fixed as shown in Fig. 1. Springs h are attached to the ends of the prongs.
Patent GB-190508757-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means of Strengthening the Cheeks of Cast Iron Hauling Drums.
Inventor: PHILLIPS EDWIN BURBIDGE
Filed: 1905-04-26
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 8757. Phillips, E. B. April 26. Hauling and winding drums.-The flanges of cast-iron winding-drums for use in fishing &c. have one or more strengthening - rings of steel or wrought iron introduced during the operation of casting. Figs. 1 and 8 show a drum flange a with the bevelled ring b introduced by being laid in the mould and having the molten cast iron poured round it. Various sections of rings are shown in the Specification, including angle and channel iron and a rectangular section having transverse holes at intervals.
Patent GB-190517178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in an Electric Furnace.
Inventor: GREDT PAUL
Filed: 1905-08-24
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 17,178. Gredt, P. Aug. 24. Electric furnaces.-An induction furnace for the refining &c. of pig iron has a hearth consisting of an annular channel a provided with sumps c for the addition of ores &c., these ores being fed in by means of a worm d which is enclosed by a tube e and heated by a furnace f. Tapping-holes k are provided at different levels, and a nozzle l allows the slag or the whole contents to be discharged when the furnace is tilted in its bearings m. The channel may be restricted when it is desired to generate more beat at certain places ; other parts of the channel may be increased by means of sumps so that a large amount of heat may be stored up.
Patent GB-190520426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change-speed Hubs for Cycles
Inventor: SANGSTER CHARLES THOMAS BROCK
Filed: 1905-10-10
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 20,426. Sangster, C. T. B. Oct. 10. Variable-speed gearing.-In a cycle variable-speed driving-hub of the type described in Specification No. 10,303, A.D. 1902, in which the sliding sun pinion is moved in one direction by a push-rod and in the other direction by a spring d within the axle, the push-rod e abutting against a cross-pin c is operated by the cam-shaped or bent-down end of a lever f, which, mounted between the ears g<1> of a sleeve g screwed upon the axle, engages a spring- pressed plunger h sliding within the sleeve. The end of the rod may be kept up to the cross-pin by a spring.
Patent GB-190523211-A (GB)
Title: Improved System for Producing Electric Vibrations of Different Phase.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1905-11-11
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 23,211. Thompson, W. P., [Ges. f³r Drahtlose Telegraphie]. Nov. 11. Telegraphs. - In order to produce two or more sets of electrical oscillations of equal frequencies but differing in phase, two or more separate oscillation circuits are employed. In the diagram of connexions shown, I and II indicate two such circuits, the latter being connected to the former through the adjustable resistances s<3> and condenser c<3>. The spark gap F of the first circuit is bridged by a source of alternating current y, while in the second circuit the spark gap f is simply bridged by a resistance w. During the charging of the spark terminals F, the condensers c<3> are charged, but the condensers c<2> are uncharged, being short-circuited by the resistance w. When, however, the discharge takes place at F, the condensers c<2> become fully charged when the condensers c<3> are discharged, and then sparking takes place across the terminals f, which are preferably illuminated with ultra-violet light from the spark at F. The second spark will be behind the first, and the adjustment of the resistances s<3> enables this phase difference to be varied. The inductances s<1>, s<2> are connected to two separate aerials, either directly or in inductive relation.
Patent GB-190523873-A (GB)
Title: Check Action for Fishing Reel
Inventor: WILKINSON HENRY
Filed: 1905-11-20
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 23,873. Wilkinson, H. Nov. 20. Reels and winches, rod.-Relates to checks for fishing-reels of the type in which a pawl, held in position by springs, is brought into and out of contact with a cog-wheel mounted upon the drum by means of an eccentric operated by a handle or the like. In the particular construction shown, the pawl E is brought into and out of action by a half turn of the handle J connected to the eccentric F.
Patent GB-190524183-A (GB)
Title: Improved Controller Finger Contact for Electrical Work.
Inventor: IMESON FRANCIS ERNEST
Filed: 1905-11-23
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 24,183. Imeson, F. E. Nov. 23. Switches.-The contact-finger A of a motor controller such as is used in electric traction, hoists, cranes, mining, or other work is made with a roller end C in order to diminish friction and liability to fusing or burning. The axle-pin D is removably held in its bearings by a stud G, or, alternatively, by a flange with pin, or by making it of flattened shape. A split collector spring B is adjustable by a screw K.
Patent GB-190604293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Spring Hoops, and in Tools and Appliances employed therein.
Inventor: RANDALL RICHARD
Filed: 1906-02-21
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 4293. Randall, R. Feb. 21. Springs, making. -Hoops for laminated springs are built up from two flat bars a' and two U-shaped pieces a as shown in Fig. 9. The U-shaped pieces are made out of flat bars, which are first roughly bent over a mandrel and then inserted in a box-shaped tool, Fig. 2, having a top tool dwhich forms a groove e and projections g which act as scarfs when the hoop is welded. The parts are then assembled, rivets h being passed 'through holes in the side plates to engage with the grooves e, and raised to a welding heat, after which they are placed on the bottom part of the tool shown in Figs. 12, 14,16, and 17 and the top part forced on. The bottom part of this tool has a central projection j, Fig. 14, of the same size as the inside of the hoop, and has projections k, which together with similar projections k<1>, Fig. 12, on the top tool serve to round the ends of the lugs.. The top part has hollow projections l<1>, the same size as the space between the lugs, guided by cavities l in the bottom piece and having transverse holes n fitted with-steel dies n<1> on one side. Both top and bottom parts are tapered to fit in a box piece o having dies n<2> to correspond with the dies n<1>.
Patent GB-190607241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Styptic Wound-dressings.
Inventor: BASCH HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-03-26
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 7241. Basch. H., Richter, F. G., and Zwar, M. March 26. Absorbents; dressings.-A styptic absorbent, which may be used as the filling of wounddressings, consists of the pith of maize stalks. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 15,758, A.D. 1898.]
Patent GB-190608883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drill Chucks.
Inventor: RICH GEORGE ROBERT
Filed: 1906-04-12
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 8883. Rich, G. R. April 12. Chucks.-The body A, Figs. 1 and 2, is partly screwed, and has a reduced screwed end A' which receives a cap F for bevel-closing the jaws E, Fig. 4, which have squared parts e sliding, in slots, with retaining-lugs e<1> so positioned that the jaws when free will swing apart by gravity. The drill is centred at its lower end by one of a set of interchangeable bushes H, and is backed up and centred at its upper end by a block B ground to fit the curved end of the drill and sliding in the bore of the body. A slot in the block receives a crossbar C with squared ends guided in slots a'. A ring D, engaging the screwed part of the body, has a recess d receiving the heads of. screws b in the ends of the bar C. A hole d<1> in the ring provides for the insertion of the screws.
Patent GB-190618876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Cooling of Electric Transformers and other Devices liable to Over Heating.
Inventor: DARLINGTON FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-08-23
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 18,876. Darlington, F. Sept. 5, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Apparatus for automatically regulating temperature.-The temperature of electric transformers and other apparatus in which heat is generated is regu lated by the use of a casing 1, containing carbon tetrachloride, the vapour from which passes by a tube 6 to a condenser 5, and returns to the jacket through a tube 8. Excessive rise in pressure lifts a safety-valve 10, and breaks the circuit by means of a link 14 which actuates a cut-out 4 through toggle levers 15. To prevent fluctuations of pressure, a gas-bag 16 or the like may be employed.
Patent GB-190621176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ratchet Wrenches and Bits therefor.
Inventor: HANES FREDERICK ALONZO
Filed: 1906-09-24
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 21,176. Hanes, F. A., and Staples, W. Sept. 24. Spanners. - Ratchet wrenches have bits which are adjustable to different sizes of nuts. A socket B with gear teeth B' is mounted in an annular recess A<2> in the lever A and is held in position by a plate A<3>. The ratchet pawls C are controlled by springs C', and may be held disengaged by clip, C<2> which may be swung over the end of the pawls. The socket B has a square extension B<3> over which is fitted the square inner end D' of a bit D. A spring finger E fits around one of the teeth B' and enters a notch D<2> in the bit D. The socket B and bit D have a central longitudinal square hole B<2>. The bit D has also V-shaped notches D<4>, A knob 2 may be provided on the socket B so that the wrench may be used without the lever. The adjustable box bit A<5> has a stock A' which is secured in the square hole in the bit D. The stock A<4> has a slot A<6> which is engaged by a set-screw C3 in the casing F<2>. The jaws 3 have enlarged holes 3<1> and are connected to a reduced portion A<7> of the stock A<4> by a pin A<8>. A pin 4 connected to the casing F<2> forces the jaws open to any required size, when the screw C<3> is unloosened and the casing F<2> forced back.
Patent GB-190621813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Recording Weighing Machines.
Filed: 1906-10-03
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 21,813. Pooley & Son, H., and Jacob, L. Oct. 3. Compound-lever apparatus; steelyard apparatus ; indicating and registering mechanism.-The apparatus only weighs and records loads above a certain minimum. Beside the ordinary steelyard b, there is a second steelyard e connected by a link h to a free lever i inside the base of the supporting-pillar c. This lever i is connected by a link k with the main steelyard, and is also connected to the loadtransmitting link a. When the load on the platform exceeds that corresponding to the weights m, the supplementary steelyard operates a register or counter o, and the load may be weighed on the steelyard b in the ordinary way. The supplementary steelyard b and its connexions may be encased to prevent tampering. Relieving-mechanism.-The hand-lever r operates cams t, t<1> which raise the ends of the free lever i to throw the steelyards out of action.
Patent GB-190624549-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Composition.
Inventor: HORNELL JAMES
Filed: 1906-11-02
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 24,549. Hornell, J. Nov. 2. Plastic compositions.-A tough and flexible composition, adapted to sustain heavy pressures and suitable for use in making cutlery handles, combs, buttons, balls, floor coverings, &c., is formed by incorporating pulverized shells of pearl-forming molluscs with a cementing substance of vegetable or animal origin, such as cellulose or its compounds, rubber or its compounds or substitutes, horn, tortoiseshell, leather, or linoleum constituents. Corals, shells, or spines of marine animals and colouring-matter may be added. The composition thus formed is moulded to any desired shape.
Patent GB-190629723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Filters for Beer and other Sedimentary Liquids.
Inventor: RUSSELL HERBERT CHARLES
Filed: 1906-12-31
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 29,723. Russell, H. C. Dec. 31. Filters. - The boss A of each of the superposed filtering-elements used in the combined filter and press described in Specification No. 15,046, A.D. 1906, is formed with a groove C, into which is inserted a hard rubber, or other compressible gasket B to make a water-tight joint between the two consecutive sections. Each boss has a flanged sleeve D, which depends into the central aperture in the boss of the section below and is shouldered down to a smaller external diameter at its lower end so as to avoid blocking the holes A<3>. The formation of these sleeves removes the necessity of using a core tube during the consolidation of the filtering-sections. The central aperture is during that process closed by a plug resting on the upper part of the sleeve.
Patent GB-190703904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo Electric Machines.
Inventor: LATOUR MARIUS
Filed: 1907-02-16
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 3 9 0 4 . Latour, M. Feb. 16, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Armatures ; motors, alternating-current ; Sparking, preventing.-In commutator machines, especially alternating-current motors, in which several independent windings are carried in the same slots and connected to successive commutator segments, the windings are so arranged that the phase of the voltage at each commutator segment corresponds to its angular position Fig. 5 shows the arrangement of four windings, the conductors of which are differently represented, each coil consisting of two turns ; the mean position of each coil is displaced from the mean position of the previous coil by a quarter of the distance between adjacent slots, and hence the phase of the voltage induced in it is advanced by a corresponding amount, and therefore corresponds to the position of the commutator segment to which it is connected. In the case of alternating-current motors, brushes are used of insufficient width to bridge adjacent segments of the same winding. Specifications Nos. 5983 and 23,839, A.D. 1905, are referred to.
Patent GB-190705309-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Reciprocating Engines
Inventor: WILLIAMS SAMUEL
Filed: 1907-03-05
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 5309. Williams, S. March 5. Gas and like engines.- In the gas, gasolene, steam, or other fluidpressure engine shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the connected pistons are constructed with enlarged parts containing conical chambers 37, 38, communicating w i t the e cylinders 26, 27 through passages 45, 46, 47, 40, 41, 42, 9<a>. A cooling- medium is admitted to and from the pistons through apertures 50,51, 52, 53. The motive fluid is distributed by a slide valve 15 and oscillated plugs 24, 25 operated by racks 29, 30. The motivetluid, after ignition in the cylinders, passes through the pistons and acts upon the conical faces 36, 36*
Patent GB-190706727-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Low Pressure Steam and Hot Water Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: HADEN CHARLES INGHAM
Filed: 1907-03-20
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 6727. Haden, C. I., [Meyer, R. 0., (Firm of)]. March 20. Heating buildings; heating by steam circulation; heating by water circulation; heating water.-In a combined low-pressure steam and hot-water heating-apparatus having upper and lower boilers a, b, connected with each other and with the heating- systems, the lower boiler a, which is filled with water, is connected with the steam space of the upper boiler b, so that the water cannot circulate before the steam circulation comes into operation. Fig. 2 shows one arrangement in which, when sufficient steam is generated in the lower boiler, water is carried through the pipes c to the upper boiler. The water then passes by a flow pipe e to radiators f, which are at or below the level of the boiler, and returns by a pipe g to the lower part of the lower boiler. The steam-supply pipe l leads steam to other radiators m, and the condensed water returns to the lower part of the boiler a. To supply water to radiators u, or baths &c. above the level of the boiler, a closed water tank s, connected to the radiators u &c. by flow and return pipes, is heated by a coil connected with the lower boiler and with the water space of the upper boiler.
Patent GB-190710113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Foundations or Bodies for Veneered Structures or Articles.
Filed: 1907-05-01
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 10,113. Westdeutsche Holzindustrie Ges., and Weidner, A. May 1. Wood, treating.- A wooden foundation for veneering is made from small and waste pieces a, b, Figs. 2 and 5, placed with the grain in different directions and connected by tongues d to junction pieces c, the whole being surrounded by a frame f. The joints are glued and the edges of the members fluted to reduce the weight. In a modification, shown in Fig. 5, a closet seat or the like is built up of members cut from planks, as shown in Fig. 7 ; in this case, the outer frame is omitted. For stout structures, the 'form shown in Fig. 8 is adopted, consisting of two layers of boards or waste pieces r glued to battens p ; the joints are staggered, and, to prevent warping, the boards are rabbeted and cross-cut at r<1>, p<1>. The whole is then covered with several layers of veneer with their grain crossing. The invention is applicable to doors, partitions, ceilings, panelings, furniture, decorations for ships' cabins, signs, blackboards, telephone cabinets, portable buildings, boathouses, &c.
Patent GB-190715959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Moving and Locking Railway or like Points.
Filed: 1907-07-11
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 15,959. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Bourne, W. July 11. Points and switches.-Consists in means for operating and locking railway or like points from a single rotating shaft. Fig. 1 shows the point tongues in one of their extreme locked positions. The shaft a, adapted to be rotated through the necessary angle by an electric motor or any suitable mechanism, carries a cam b which contacts with the arms l<1>, l' of a pivoted lever l having an arm i connected to the point tongues. The cam is connected to the locking-bolt f through suitable bellcranks and a connecting-rod d pivoted to it at e on the bisecting-line. When the shaft a is rotated in the direction of the arrow, the locking-bolt is first withdrawn but no movement of the lever l or the points occurs until the edge n of the cylindrical surface m comes against the arm l<2>. The lever then moves to operate the points, the position of the bolt remaining unchanged. After the points are operated, the cam continues to move with the surface m in contact with the arm l<2> and operates the bolt to re-lock the points. To reverse the points, the cam is moved in the reverse direction.
Patent GB-190718501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Securing Railway and other Rails to Sleepers.
Inventor: HOSKING FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-08-15
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 18,501. Hosking, F. Aug. 15. Washers.-Eccentric washers used for securing rails and chairs to sleepers are formed with an angular spanner-holding part j, a bearing part i, and the eccentric part working in a hole in the clamp or chair. The tightness of the bolt prevents motion of the washer when adjusted.
Patent GB-190721147-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Sulphuric Acid.
Inventor: COTTRELL FREDERICK GARDNER
Filed: 1907-09-24
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 21,147. Cottrell, F. G. Sept. 24. Sulphuric acid.-The gases obtained by the contact treatment of sulphur dioxide are treated to produce non-gaseous particles of sulphuric acid by suitably varying their humidity and temperature. The gases are cooled and bubbled through, led over, or sprayed with water or dilute sulphuric acid, or supplied with water vapour. The fine particles of sulphuric acid may be separated centrifugally or by electric discharges. The treatment may be repeated on the residual gases. Fuming sulphuric acid may be produced thus.
Patent GB-190723795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Degumming of Silk.
Inventor: SCHMID PETER
Filed: 1907-10-28
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 23,795. Schmid, P., and Schmid, J., [trading as Schmid frÞres]. Nov. 10, 1906, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Retting ; processes.-In a process for de-gumming silk, such as silk proper, silk waste. spun silk, or fabrics of silk, or of silk waste, with soap lather as described in Specification No. 13,952, A.D. 1905, or with soap solution, an electric current is passed through the soap lather or solution with which the silk is treated. Electrodes of nickel, platinum gauze, or other material not affected by soap lather are used in a vat of non-conducting material, the electrodes extending throughout the whole depth of the soap lather or solution, but not coming into contact with the silk to be treated. The electric current considerably increases the action of the lather and reduces the time required for softening the gummy matter. The elasticity, strength, and gloss of the silk fibres are increased by this process.