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Patent GB-190522335-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Producing Marbled Effects on Glass, Porcelain and like Surfaces.
Inventor: BUNDY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-11-01
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 22,335. Bundy, F. W. Nov. 1. Enamelling; pottery, ornamenting. Consists of three processes, similar to that described in Specification No. 15.452, A.D. 1905, for producing marbled effects on glass, porcelain, iron, and other surfaces. (1) The surface is coated unevenly with vitrifiable colours, preferably in lines, by means of a sieve or spray application, and before these colours are dry, small streams of water containing a little sugar or gum and a volatile liquid such as turpentine are allowed to trickle down the surface of the plate in the direction of the lines of colour, thus producing veins. The plate is then allowed to dry, dusted, rinsed gently with water, and fired. (2) The surface is coated evenly with vitrifiable colour, which, when dry, is subjected to drops of water, preferably containing a little sugar or gum, allowed to ooze through irregularly-spaced pinholes in the bottom of a tray placed on the surface, which is then dried and brushed. The same operation is repeated with the same or a different colour until the desired appearance is obtained, when the colours are fired. (3) The surface is treated with one or more vitrifiable colours with a special screen interposed, this screen consisting of a frame having fibres of irregular thickness and shape stretched irregularly over its surface at various distances from the surface of the plate to be ornamented. The plate is then dried and treated with another colour or colours with or without the intervention of the same or a similar screen, and the operation is repeated until the desired effect is produced, when the colours ate fired.
Patent GB-190524358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Stamp and Stamp Cancelling Devices.
Inventor: PEW JACOB DAVIS DE
Filed: 1905-11-24
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 24,358. Pew, J. D. de, Wagenen, E. van, and Burton, J. J. Nov. 24. Hand - stamps.- A hand-stamp for dating letters &c., and simultaneously cancelling the postage stamps has characters for printing the time, date, month, and year, respectively, on the links of four chains 30, Fig. 4, passing round pulleys on two or more of the axles 5, 6, 7, 8. Each axle has one of its pulleys fixed to it, to drive one of the chains, the other pulleys running loose. On one end of each angle, outside the casing 2, is fixed a detent wheel, by turning which, one of the chains is adjusted to print the correct characters, and then held in place by a spring having a catch to engage the detents. Next to the printing die 4 is the stamp-cancelling die 35, pivoted at 36 and so arranged that it may be set to cancel the stamp by a face 38, or print the word "rec'd." by the characters 37. A handle is conveniently attached to the boss 1.
Patent GB-190524618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Antiseptic or Disinfecting Compounds.
Inventor: ENGLAND JOSEPH WINTERS
Filed: 1905-11-28
Granted: 1906-11-28
Abstract: 24,618. England, J. W. Nov. 28. Antiseptics; disinfectants.-A double iodide of lithium and mercury, containing five molecules of lithium iodide to two of mercuric iodide, is prepared by dissolving mercuric iodide in an aqueous solution of lithium iodide in the proportion of one molecule to three. The compound is obtained by evaporation in the form of lemonyellow crystals, which may be purified by recrystallization from alcohol or ether. The compound has antiseptic and disinfectant properties, and is a precipitant of the vegetable alkaloids. A compound is also described, containing two molecules of lithium iodide to one of mercuric iodide, which is obtained as a red substance which splits up in dilute solution.
Patent GB-190604919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Recording Devices.
Inventor: JAEGER CARL LUDWIG
Filed: 1906-02-28
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 4919. Jaeger, C. L. Feb. 28. Compasses, magnetic; bearings, recording.-Recording-apparatus, which is particularly applicable to a recording - compass but may also be applied to a magnetic dipping needle or other rotatable indicator, consists of a card rotated by clockwork, on which a record is made by an electric spark passing between a spiral conductor connected to the magnetic needle . &c. and a fixed radial conductor on opposite sides of the card. The compass graduations are formed on an annular card carried by an open framework secured to the needle, so that the record - sheet is visible beneath the compass needle. Extra conducting-points may be arranged above the recording-card so that sparks can pass between them and the radial conductor to record the time of a signal, or the reading of the log, or the number of revolutions of the engine. The spiral conductor 14 is shown secured to the framework 12, which supports the annular card 13 and is carried by the magnetic needle 10. To ensure correct positioning of the recording-card on its hub 25, it is provided with holes to engage unequallyspaced pins on the hub. The adjustably-mounted radial conductor 29 is connected to an insulated lead 63', while the spiral conductor 14 is connected to an insulated lead 62<1> through an insulated pivot. The leads 62<1>, 63<1> and the leads 35, 36, 37 of the additional sparking-points 30, 31, 32 are arranged in circuit with sparking-coils 58, 59, 60, 61, as shown in Fig. 4. The primary coils are connected as shown to a dynamo 53 and an emergency battery 57. A time-controlled circuit-closer 64 may be arranged in circuit with the sparking-coil 58. The compass may be provided with a hinged cover 43, Fig. 2, carrying a block 52 against which the bearing-stud 49 of the needle may be raised and clamped by operating a screw 50 engaging a screwed bushing 51 and attached to the lower arm of a spring piece 47. By this means the needle can be raised to allow the recording-card to be removed. This card may be marked on the reverse side to aid in determining the return course of a ship. Specifications No. 6551, A.D. 1892, and No. 8441, A.D. 1898, are referred to.
Patent GB-190604940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Machines for Tunnelling and the like.
Inventor: KARNS JOHN PRUE
Filed: 1906-02-28
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 4940. Karns, J. P. Feb. 28. Ball bearings are used to support the cutting- head of a percussive tunnelling - machine. T h e head 10 is supported on two concentric plates 42, which are secured together and extend partly round the head, and are provided with small rollers 47 to permit forward movement as the drilling progresses. The plates 42 are secured to plates 44 carrying balls 48 which are mounted on smaller balls 49 in a hard plate and secured by a screw cap 51, an aperture 52 being provided to permit the passage of dirt and moisture. Instead of the cap 51, a plate may be used to secure the balls.
Patent GB-190606610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dust Pans.
Inventor: WIDMER JOSEPH ALOYSIUS
Filed: 1906-03-19
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 6610. Widmer, J. A. April 1, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act 1901]. Dust-pans are provided with a hinged cover to prevent the scattering of dust in the pan by air currents, and are arranged so that the sweepings may be gathered while the cover is in either the open or the closed position. The pan is formed with an overhanging part 12, to the rear of which is secured a handle of ordinary construction. A spindle 14 works in openings in the sides of the pan and carries a cover 15, the forward end of which is seated in a depression 16 formed in the bottom of the pan. By thus arranging the cover flush with the bottom of the pan, dust may be swept directly over the former. The rear end of the cover is curved downward and carries a perforated lug 17. One end of a V-spring 18 engages the lug, the other end being secured to the handle. By pressing the spring with the thumb the cover is raised, as shown in dotted lines. The spindle 14 is fitted with a head at'one end and a locking-pin at the other, thereby enabling the pan to be easily dissembled for cleaning purposes.
Patent GB-190607596-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Boot Tree or Stretcher.
Inventor: FOX WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1906-03-29
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 7596. Fox, W. H. March 29. Trees and stretchers. -Relates to that class of inflatable tree which has a rigid plate at the e portion corre. sponding to the ankle opening of the boot or sh oe, and consists in fitting to the plate an adjusting-strap and a buckle g, h, which extends round the heel of the bag, or the boot, as shown. Instead of the strap, a metal strip or frame may be used, having at its free end an adjustable screw, wedge, or other clamping- device for bearing against the heel of the boot. If desired, metal or other plates of similar form to corns, bunions, &c. may be secured to the surface of the tree.
Patent GB-190613911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Machines.
Inventor: TAYLOR ELMER ZEBLEY
Filed: 1906-06-18
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 13,911. Taylor, E. Z. June 18. Printing in several colours.-Relates to gripper chains or carriers such as are used in multicolour printing-machines, and which, as shown in Fig. 1, applied to a two - colour stop - cylinder machine, comprise gripper bars 9 on chains 8 passing over the impression cylinder 1 and a guide-cylinder 7. (1) A fine adjustment of the length of the carrier is effected by means shown in Fig. 3. The pivots or studs of some of the links of the chains are formed with eccentric portions 11 and provided with ratchet - wheels 14 on squared ends 13. The ratchet-wheels are adapted to be turned by a spanner, and are retained by a double-ended pawl 16 secured by a shouldered nut 17 screwing on a bolt 18. (2) The gripper mechanism proper is arranged and actuated as shown in Figs. 1 and 8. The gripper blades 20 are pivoted on a shaft 21 carried by the bar 9. Springs 22 tend to open the grippers, and cranks 23 pivoted on the shaft 21 co-operate with a recessed shaft 19 within the bar 9 to control the opening of the grippers. The cranks 23 operate the grippers through stop-screws 25, by which the pressure of the grippers is regulated. The shaft 19 is provided with a crank for co-operation with a cam lever 29 pivoted on the cylinder 1 and operated by a cam 41 on the side frame, to open the grippers, and with a cam lever 42 operated by a cam 43 on a shaft 44, to close the grippers. (3) The gripper bars are clamped to the impression cylinder by means shown in Figs. 8 and 11. The gripper bar 9 is formed with a projection 30 of dovetail or other shape, and the impression cylinder is provided with corresponding projections 31 on a casting or frame 32. Double-ended clamps 33, shaped to fit the projections 30, 31 and ensure an exact positioning of the gripper bar, are pivoted at 45 on the frame 32 and actuated through extra arms 34 pivoted on a bar 35, which is reciprocated from a cam 39 on the side frame, through a sliding bar 37 and links 36. A roller 40 running in contact with the inner surface of the end of the impression cylinder is mounted at the point of connexion between the bar 37 and links 36. In order to be able to adjust the length of the bar 35, and consequently the pressure of the clamps 33, the pivot block connecting the bar 35 and links 36 is secured to the bar 35 by bolts in elongated holes, and a screw 46 passing through a lug on the bar 35 bears against the pivot block.
Patent GB-190614835-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Drilling Machine for Rock, Coal or other Minerals.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG ROBERT
Filed: 1906-12-28
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 14,835. Armstrong, R. Dec. 28. Drilling.-A machine for drilling rock, coal, and other minerals, of the type in which the drill is continuously rotated and fed, and carried by a screw mounted in a frame, has an improved clamp and water lubricating- device. The clamp consists of two screws u, an adjustable plate u<2>, and spikes u<6> in a bracket in the plate for gripping a beam, tree, plank, or other support, the central spike being larger than the other spikes so that the machine can be inclined at any angle before being rigidly clamped. As shown in Fig. 2, the bracket e<1> has a boss for the feed-nut c and at the other end carries a framework comprising two bars h, i and spacing-pieces j. Between these bars, a pinion l<1> is slidably mounted on the squared portion of the screwed spindle n<1>, and the pinion m<1> is fixed on the driving- shaft g<3>, which may be rotated by a pair of ratchet - wheels t<1>, t<2> and pawls operated by hand-levers t<3>, t<4>, or by an electric, hydraulic, compressed-air, or other motor v, or by a handwheel. The spindle n' may be directly driven by hand or motor. In another form, the machine consists of the drill and hand-operated screw and a clamping-device, as shown, which is secured to a bearing-boss in which the feednut is fitted. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the framework h, i of the modification described and shown in Fig. 2 is converted into a carriage sliding on the squared part g<1> of the driving-spindle and on two bars a, b, which are connected by cross-bars c, d, the former of which carries a split feed-nut. The bracket e, which carries the clamp in this case, projects from the rear of the cross-bar d, a strengthening-web d<1> in contact with the screw u also being provided. The screwed spindles and nuts may be removed and replaced by others of faster or slower pitch, and bevel-gearing may be used. Water is delivered to the front of the drill through a tube, Fig. 4, which admits it into a casing s fixed to the cross-piece c by pins s<2>. Within the casing s, a tube r slides through packing s<6>. This tube is fixed to the drill by set-screws r<2>, and to the polygonal end of the screw spindle by set-screws r', and water passes from the casing s through passages r<3>, Fig. 5, and channels q<3>, formed by using a polygonal drill, to the drill point.
Patent GB-190619329-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Protector for Pneumatic Tyres and Method of Producing same.
Inventor: LELONG JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-08-29
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 19,329. Lelong, J. Oct. 26, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Tyres, pneumatic.-A puncture-preventing device consists of a band of leather the width of which equals that of the tyre from rim to rim. Being slightly longer than the circumference of the tyre, the ends overlap and are pared off ; the sides are also tapered. The band, having been cut to the desired size, is scoured with hot water, after which it may be soaked in a tanning-solution ; it is then impregnated with a glue solution. The band is placed on a mould the exact shape of the tyre and is allowed to dry and then given a further coating of hot glue solution. It is then inserted and glued to the interior of the outer cover of the tyre ; further to secure the band a strip of textile material is glued to it. The glue solution is prepared from strong glue, water, hydrochloric acid, and zinc sulphate.
Patent GB-190620201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Switches
Filed: 1906-09-11
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 20,201. Electric Ignition Co., and Hall, F. H. Sept. 11. Switches.-A switch for electric ignition systems has two contacts 15, 16 connected to two different sources of current, and another contact 18 which is earthed. The contact 18 consists of a strip of metal sprung into the casing of the switch and provided with a lug 19 for attachment to the terminal screw 20. The movable contact consist of a sleeve 4 revolubly, mounted on trunnions 9, 10. and provided with spring-pressed contact-pieces. 6, 7. An insulated base 8 is provided with a raised part 24, the inner edge of which is formed with a recess 25 for holding the contact 4 in its off position. When this contact is turned by the insulated handle 13, the contact-piece 6 recedes into the tube as it passes over the projections 26 or 27 to make contact with either of the contacts 15 or 16. When a magneto-electric machine forms one of the sources of energy, the contact 18 extends only on one side of the off position, and the machine is short-circuited by means of a link connecting the contact 16 with the contact 18 when the switch is in its off position, or the contacts 15, 18 are bridged.
Patent GB-190620869-A (GB)
Title: Means for Actuating the "Cut-off" Gear of Winding and Hauling Engines
Inventor: BARCLAY JOHN GALILEO
Filed: 1906-09-20
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 20,869. Barclay, J. G., and Barclay, A. N. Sept. 20. Winding and hauling engines; valve-gear.-Relates to means for adjusting the releasing valvegears of hauling and winding engines, and is particularly applicable to the valve-gear described in Specification No. 25,348, A.D. 1901. The lift expansion valve is connected to a frame F lifted by the action of an oscillating cam on levers The cut-off is varied by adjusting rods f<2> which come in contact with set-screws in the levers. The rods f<2> form parts of U-shaped pieces having guiding-parts f<3>, and parts f having bevelled faces which are acted on by a wedge E. The ends e<1> of the wedge E are slotted to receive the ends of a spring-pressed rod h, and a rod B' which is moved longitudinally by turning a hand-wheel C having screwed bosses. The apparatus is shown applied to a twin engine. The apparatus may also be controlled by the governor.
Patent GB-190621952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Plants for the Production of Alternating Electric Current by Steam Engines.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1906-10-04
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 21,952. Howorth, F. W., [Maschinenfabrik Oerlikon]. Oct. 4. Engines, reciprocating, combined with turbines; exhaust, obtaining power from.-Alternating electric cnrrent is produced by means of the combination of a synchronous generator b of the alternate pole or equivalent type, driven by a reciprocating steam-engine a, and a generator g of the non - synchronous induction type driven by a turbine f employing the exhaust steam from the reciprocating engine. The stator winding of the synchronous and asynchronous machines are connected in parallel, the current from the synchronous machine serving to excite the field of the other. The reciprocating engine is regulated by ordinary means h, i, and the generator b by an ordinary voltage regulator in its exciting-circuit. Regulating means are neither necessary nor desirable in connexion with the turbine f or generator g, but a safety speed-limit regulator may be provided for the turbine f to act in the event of breakdown of the windings of the generator g. In this case, means are provided for enabling the reciprocating engine to exhaust immediately into the air.
Patent GB-190623435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Protecting or Adjusting the Bottom Edges of Trousers or the like Garments.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1906-10-22
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 23,435. Justice, P. M., [Bruck, J. P.]. Oct. 22. Trouser protectors consist of two pieces of flexible material a, b, the former being attached to the boot, and the latter to the trouser leg. The pieces a, bare adjustably connected by a stud d and eyes c, or by any other means.
Patent GB-190700308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pistons for High Speeds
Inventor: WARD SYDNEY ASLINE
Filed: 1907-01-05
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 308. Ward, S. A. Jan. 5. Pistons.-The split packing-ring F of a highspeed piston is limited in expansion by solid rings D, E, formed with bevelled surfaces engaging similar surfaces on the packing-ring. The coverplate C is preferably recessed, as shown. Expansions of the packing-ring is assisted by a suitable internal spring. In a piston valve, the rings D, E may be modified in form.
Patent GB-190702768-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Blue Colouring Matters of the Safranine Series and of Materials therefor.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1907-02-04
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 2768. Bloxam, A. G., [Akt.-Ges. f³r Anilin- Fabrikation]. Feb. 4. Dyes, artificial.-Saffranine series, which dye wool clear blue tints fast to light, are obtained by oxidizing a mixture of a monoacidyl-p-aminoarylphenylamine sulphonic acid of the general formula or a derivative thereof, and an alkylbenzyl-pphenylenediamine sulphonic acid, and further oxidizing the indamine thus produced, jointly with a primary aromatic amine or derivative of such an amine. By eliminating the acidyl group by hydrolysis, other similar blue dyes of the same series result. Monoacidyl - p - aminoarylphenylamine sulphonic acids, for use in the production of the above dyestuffs, are obtained by condensing p-nitrochlorbenzene sulphonic acid with an amine having a free para position, reducing the nitroarylphenylamine sulphonic acid thus produced, and acidylizing the resulting amino compound by means of acidyl chloride, or otherwise. In examples, the use of monoacetyl-p-aminodiphenylamine sulphonic acid, monoacetyl-p-amino-o-chlordiphenylamine-o-sulphonic acid, and monoacetyl-pamino-o-methoxydiphenylamine-o-sulphonic acid is described. Alkylbenzyl-p-phenylenediaminesulphonic . acids for use as parent materials as above described are produced by reducing the nitroso compounds of alkylbenzylaniline sulphonic acids, these nitroso compounds being themselves produced by the action of nitrous acid on alkylbenzylaniline sulphonic acids. In examples, ethyl- and methylbenzyl-p-phenylenediamine sulphonic acids are used.
Patent GB-190709510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loose-leaf Ledgers and the like.
Inventor: DEWELL THOMAS RHODES
Filed: 1907-04-24
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 9510. Dewell, T. R. April 24. Filing papers &c.-A loose - leaf ledger or the like comprises a middle back part b and side parts a<2>, a<3> which slide upon the back and which carry the posts upon which the papers are held. The posts are made in three telescoping portions g, g<1>, g<2>, so that when the ledger is closed its thickness is only slightly g r e a t e r than the width of the back b. The parts a<2>, a<3> have side pieces a, a' to which covers are hinged and end pieces a<4>, a<5> which slide upon one another in the end portions b<1> of the back b. Studs b<2> on the back b engage slotted bars c on the side pieces a, a<1>. The ledger is held closed against the action of a spring m by means of two racks i which are engaged by spring catches h<1> releasable by means of a key. The racks are carried upon the part a<3> within a casing and are connected to the piece a by means of links k so as to be movable in opposite directions. The parts a, a<1>, b are covered externally with wood. According to the Provisional Specification, the links k are curved and are attached to the racks by additional links. Their loose ends are also guided by a pin- and-slot device.
Patent GB-190715451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Refractory Electrical Conductors, suitable for Electric Lamps Furnaces and the like.
Filed: 1907-07-04
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 15,451. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. July 4. Boron; carbon. - Boron or graphite may be made into wires, plates, rods, or other forms for use as electric-lamp filaments &c. by incorporating it in a binder composed of bismuth, cadmium, and mercury, shaping the product, baking to remove part of the binder, and heating to a higher temperature to drive out the remaining binder and to sinter the refractory material. Specifications Nos. 18,487 and 18,749, A.D. 1906, are referred to.
Patent GB-190720829-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Collapsible Line-winder or Drier for Fishing Lines
Inventor: CROSSLE LEONARD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1907-09-19
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 20,829. CrosslÚ, L. A. Sept. 19. Line winders.-A collapsible fishing-line drier has means for attaching a reel, and consists of a wire handle and a wire drum or spool with a wire stay D, E<1>, twisted axles A, and tubular bearings A'. The reel is so attached that it rotates in the same plane as the spool.