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Patent GB-190428267-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for Giving Traversing Motion to the Sliver or Roving Guides of Machines employed in Preparing and Spinning Cotton and other Fibrous Materials.
Filed: 1904-12-23
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 28,267. Ecroyd, S., and Coulthard & Co., T. Dec. 23. Rollers and roller heads; roving- guides.-Relates to mechanism for giving a varying reciprocating motion to the threadguides in spinning- machines &c. so that the roving or sliver may bear equally on all parts of the acting length of the rollers. A worm on the roller shaft drives a worm-wheel e, secured concentrically on a shaft f which rotates in the boss of a fixed or dead wheel h having internal teeth. A toothed wheels, which is of smaller diameter, and is mounted loosely on an eccentric pin m of the shaft f, gears with the wheel h, the gearing being enclosed by a cover u. The thread-guide is operated by a connecting-rod p mounted loosely on the eccentric boss or sleeve o of the wheel n. Fig. 5 is a diagram of the motion obtained.
Patent GB-190503523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with the Steps of Railway and Tramway Carriages and other like Vehicles.
Inventor: ROBINSON JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1905-02-20
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 3523. Robinson, J. G. Feb. 20. Locomotive railway and tramway vehicles.-The steps of a railway or tramway or other like vehicle may be stowed longitudinally under the vehicle and are so connected to the brakes as to apply them when in use. The steps are shown swung out for use in Figs. 1 and 2 and swung under the car in Fig. 4. The side frames a are riveted to the circular bossesf, to which the treads h are secured by separate flanges j, Fig. 7, the top elements carrying arms b, by which the steps are supported on the vertical pivots c under the vehicle. The two sides are connected together by a distance-bar p. The post w, which carries the hand-rail t is rigidly attached to a fixed arm y, so that its upper bent part is inclined away from the vehicle for all positions of the steps, which thus may be swung right under the vehicle without fouling. The steps are held in the inoperative position by the engagement of the arm 5 of the hand-lever 8 under the fixed bracket 10, accidental movements being prevented by a spring- pressed ball which engages depressions 7<a> in the hanger 7. Retention in the operative position is effected by a spring-controlled lever 12, which is carried by the steps and has a notched end 11 engaging with a fixed bracket 15 on the car framing. Disengagement of the lever and bracket is effected by a chain 17 and an arm 18 of the hand-lever 8. For applying the brakes when the steps are operative and removing them when inoperative, a two-armed lever 20, 21 is provided, the arms of which carry a pawl 30 and a flexible connexion 23 to a suitably-placed brake valve. The valve is held open by the abutment of the pawl 30 on a stop 32 when the steps are in use, and is allowed to close as soon as the lever 5 displaces the pawl when the steps are swung in and locked. The application to a steam-propelled car is shown, and also an arrangement whereby the steps are locked and unlocked from inside the vehicle. This is effected by a two-armed lever which carries the ends of a chain passing round a wheel to which the arms 5, 18 are fixed.
Patent GB-190505198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Plate Holders and the like.
Inventor: TAYLOR WALTER
Filed: 1905-03-13
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 5198. Taylor, W. March 13. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not puid). Clip suspenders.- A clip for holding plates during developing &c. is formed by first bending a wire to form handles C with a coiled spring A between them. The wire then passes through a hinge piece B and is bent at right-angles to form the gripping limbs D, the ends either being bent over to torm hooks or having blocks of celluloid or the like to grip the edges of the plate E. Pressure on the handles C causes the jaws of the lifter to open to receive the plate, and the spring of the handle holds the plate securely when the pressure is released. The clip maybe used to hang up the plates for drying.
Patent GB-190509893-A (GB)
Title: Improved Catalogue or Loose Sheet Case
Inventor: EVA HERBERT
Filed: 1905-05-11
Granted: 1906-05-11
Abstract: 9893. Eva, H. May 11. Filing papers &c.-Catalogues, loose sheets, or the like are secured by paper-fasteners or the like passed through holes C in a flap or hinged strip B attached down or near the centre of the fold of covers A. There may be more than one strip B. According to the Provisional Specification, strips may be attached to an outer edge as well as along the fold. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 19U2, to Specification No. 10,710, A.D. 1890.]
Patent GB-190514314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Microphone Apparatus for Telephone and other Circuits
Inventor: MAJORANA QUIRINO
Filed: 1905-07-11
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 14,314. Majorana, Q. July 11. Telephones ; telephone systems.- Relates to electrohydrodynamic microphones, wherein a liquid jet is set in vibration by the sounds to be transmitted and, falling upon a compound collector, spreads into a thin film and varies the resistance of an electric circuit. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement, the diaphragm B being provided with a thin pipe C through which a jet E of acidulated water from the pipe D falls upon a compound collector, comprising two conducting cylindrical parts F, G, separated by an insulator H. The parts F, G are in circuit with a battery N and telephone M so that vibrations of the diaphragm B alter the resistance of the thin film of liquid and hence affect the telephone M. Various methods of connecting the pipes C, D are described so that the vibrations of the diaphragm and jet shall not be communicated to the liquid in the pipe D. In the form shown in Fig. 3, a rubber tube O connects the pipes D, C. Both the pipes as shown in Fig. 5 have orifices, and are connected by a rubber tube O. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 7, the pipe C is dispensed with, and the liquid flows from the pipe D through a hole in the diaphragm. Fig. 11 shows one of several methods of connexion when a vertical diaphragm B is used. A single pipe Q is used and has a lateral opening in which works a piston S connected to the diaphragm. Fig. 15 shows another form of collector, the rings F being connected together but insulated from the ring G. The pipe C may also be carried by an ordinary telephone diaphragm or by a light armature which can vibrate without periods of its own. In this way the microphone may form part of a telephone voice-current relay.
Patent GB-190516486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Glass Bottles and the like.
Inventor: DRAKE WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-08-14
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 16,486. Drake, W. Aug. 14. Blowing and moulding bottles.-Relates to a machine for the manufacture of glass bottles, of the type in which the body of the bottle is blown in a finishing-mould, after a blank has been formed by pressure in a parison mould. In particular, means are provided for forming a screw-thread in the neck of the bottle, and for obviating the liability of the production of a rough surface on the lip of the bottle, in consequence of the tendency of the glass to draw away from contact with the mould, while the body of the bottle is being blown in the finishing-mould and during the cooling of the glass. The finishing- mould d is supported on a table c, vertically adjustable on a standard b. The parison mould j, which, after use, is withdrawn through the bottom of the finishing-mould, is adapted to be reciprocated vertically on a guide k, by means of a treadle m' and the link-work shown. The means for forming the screw-thread within the neck of the bottle consists of an externally-threaded sleeve o adapted to screw on to that part of the plunger f which enters the bottle neck. The screw-thread on the plunger is of the same pitch as that on the sleeve, so that the sleeve can be withdrawn from the mould, leaving the screw-thread formed in the neck of the parison bottle. The sleeve is provided with weighted handles q, to enable it to be rapidly rotated on the plunger. The device for forming the bottle with a smooth lip consists of a ring n with a smooth lower edge, adapted to form a loose annular plug within the neck portion of the finishing-mould. The ring is capable of a limited vertical movement, and is also free to turn, so that it always remains in contact with the glass. It is preferably supported by a plate n<1>, provided with handles n<2>, and adapted to be attached to the mould by a bayonet-joint, so that it can be removed after each bottle is made, but, if desired, the ring may be a permanent attachment to the plunger. The nozzle r and the lower end of the plunger fare made tubular, and communicate with the compressed-air pipe s<1>. The plunger is carried by a vertically-adjustable bracket e, and is reciprocated by means of a counterweighted hand-lever h. The vertical adjustments of the bracket e and table c are to adapt the apparatus for bottles of different sizes.
Patent GB-190517200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Grinding or Crushing Mills.
Inventor: FRASER JAMES JOHNSTONE
Filed: 1905-08-25
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 17,200. Fraser, J. J. Aug. 25. Disk mills ; impact pulverizers. -Consists in fitting dovetailed studs or projections F on one side, and a grinding-composition E on the other side of the rotating disk D, which may act in conjunction with two fixed disks G, H, the disk G being provided with grinding - composition J and the disk H with studs or projections K. Or a single fixed disk may be employed. The material is fed through one or other of the openings W in the tubular extensions N of the fixed disk, and is conveyed by a screw V on the driving-shaft A to between the corresponding pair of grinding- surfaces, the ground material passing into the annular passage M and escaping by an outlet Y. The material may pass between both pairs of grinding-surfaces. For adjusting the stationary disks towards or from the rotating disk, handwheels R having screwed extensions S engaging with collars or rings T carried by the framing C bear against rings 0 which bear against the ends of the extensions N. When treating bones &c., they are first passed between the disks D, H and then between the surfaces E, J. The projections F, K may be used to secure disks of grinding-composition to the disks D, H.
Patent GB-190518441-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Affixing and Transferring Prints to Earthenware Tiles and the like.
Inventor: COX VERNEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-09-12
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 18,441. Cox, V. W. Sept. 12. Transferring designs.-Relates to machines for applying printed transfers to earthenware, tiles, &c., of the kind in which the ware is carried in blocks or dies e' on an endless band h under a series of presser blocks or dies e ; a machine with duplicate parts is shown. (1) Each series of blocks e is raised and lowered by a single cam or the like. The blocks e are carried by spring- supported rods d' mounted in guides d on frames c sliding in slotted standards b. The frames c are, normally. held raised by weights and connexions g<1>, and are depressed by means of rods n' and cams n on a shaft l<1> driven from a worm shaft m<1>. (2) Devices i are provided for affixing the transfers ready for pressing. These devices, one for each band h, comprise a pneumatic cushion or pad i<1>, Fig. 6, carried by a plate or plates i<2> formed with a boss i3, through which passes a rod j carrying a spring-depressed serrated punch j<1> for perforating centre pieces. The devices i are also carried by spring-supported rods d' on the frames c. (3) The band pulleys h<1> are driven intermittently from the shaft l<1> by means of chains p<1>, loose chainwheels p', and fast ratchet-wheels q actuated by pawls q<1> pivoted on the wheels p<3> and held up by guards r.
Patent GB-190524936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Ricinus Oil Product
Filed: 1905-12-01
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 24,936. Oelwerke Stern Sonneborn Akt.-Ges. Dec. 9, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Fatty oils.-A product which will mix with mineral oils, such as the product obtained by the process described in Specification No. 24,935, A,D. 1905, is prepared by heating ricinus oil, using a reflux condenser. A temperature of 260-300‹ C. and a pressure of four to six atmospheres are preferably employed.
Patent GB-190600837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances or Apparatus for Measuring the Flow of Gases and other Fluids and Liquids
Inventor: MONKHOUSE EDWARD WYNDHAM
Filed: 1906-01-12
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 837. Monkhouse, E. W., and Burstall, F. W. Jan. 12. Liquid meters. -Apparatus for measuring the flow of fluids, based on the principle of determining the rate of flow through tubes of known capacity, comprises a number of such calibrated tubes arranged in groups to increase the measuring capacity. Fig. 5 shows the entrance end of such an apparatus, the measuring-tubes a being arranged in an annular ring and secured in the plate b. A cone e arranged inside the conical entrance pipe c forms an annular passage f for securing a uniform flow to the tubes a. An alternative arrangement of the tubes is secured by arranging them in a cluster, with the centre tubes of small diameter and the outer circle of tubes of gradually increasing diameters according to their distance from the centre of the cluster.
Patent GB-190602888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sewing Machines.
Filed: 1906-02-06
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 2888. Lake, W. R., [Mundlos & Co., M.]. Feb. 6. Sewing- machines, governing needle thread in.- Relates to rotary take-ups for needle threads. The thread is guided in a slot k concentric or eccentric with the take-up arm and between two thread-eyes g. As shown in Fig. 1, the thread is carried round a concentric slot k by an arm or plate b. The thread is released by means of a pin p (which may occupy any one of a number of holes), or on reaching a recess in the outer wall of the slot. In a modification, the slot is eccentric to the centre of the take-up arm and the thread is released when the arm ceases to cover the slot. Fig. 5 shows a similar device in which the thread is engaged by a slide s, mounted on the plate b, which is moved inwardly to release the thread by a cam u. This cam engages the walls of the rectangular hole in the slide and is rotated relatively to the rotating plate b by the needle-bar rod d, to which it is fixed.
Patent GB-190603986-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Two or Three Way Tap, for Beer, Spirits, Wines, Steam and other Liquids.
Inventor: GRIFFIN JOHN
Filed: 1906-02-17
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 3986. Griffin, J. Feb. 17. Plug cocks. - A tap for use as a tapping - cock and for other purposes consists of a plug cock C fitted in a casing as shown. The bulb H serves as a place for percussion when the tap is being knocked in. When the tap is used as a mixing-valve, a passage is made through the bulb H.
Patent GB-190607878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Mechanical Clarification of Fluids.
Inventor: ROTTMANN WALTER
Filed: 1906-04-02
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 7878. Rottmann, W., Miller, A., and Filler, P. April 2. Feed-water, purifying; hand-hole doors.-Specially constructed settling-apparatus is combined with arrangements for adding chemicals to liquids, especially boiler feed-water, and for subsequent filtration. The water is supplied to the compartment 26 by the pipe 27, which is fitted with a valve 40 operated by levers from the float 37. It is heated by steam from the pipe 35, and overflows into a tank 29, when it is mixed with chemicals from reservoirs 30, 33. The reservoir 33 receives its supply from the tank 32, and its outlet is operated from the float 37. The treated water overflows into the space 28, and passes round the outside of the cylinder 4, the precipitate being directed by the wall 22 into the space 8. Rising upwards, the water enters the cylinder 4 and passes to the outlet 7 through the filter 5. The door 10, through which thesediment is removed, is shown in Fig. 6. It is opened and closed by means of a screw 17 working in a block 19 and attached to a ring 15 embracing the lever 11, which has a slot at its end for a bolt 14 attached to the door. A similar sediment outlet 41 is provided at the end of the cylinder 4. The filter 5 is attached to a lid on the cylinder so as to facilitate its removal. Arrangements are, however, made for supplying the water through the pipe 7, so that the liquid may pass in the reverse direction through the filter and cylinder 4 to the outlet 10. In a modified form of apparatus, an additional cylinder is placed concentrically between the cylinder 4 and the filter. Fig. 4 shows another modification, in which the water overflows at both sides of the supply compartment, and passes first down and then upwards in the centre into either of two cylinders 4, each provided with a filter 5.
Patent GB-190608289-A (GB)
Title: Appliance for Stopping Tram-cars or Motor Vehicles, in Case of Emergency.
Inventor: MOORES JOHN
Filed: 1906-04-06
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 8289. Moores, J. April 6. Brakes.-A slipper A, for stopping a tramcar or motor vehicle in case of emergency, has its surface B shaped to fit the wheel, with a groove to take the wheel flange, while its under surface C is serrated, as shown in Fig. 2, and formed with a ridge C' to fit in the groove of the rail. To stop the vehicle, a pin E is withdrawn by means of rods and levers; this allows the slipper to fall on to the rail, pins D. D' on the slipper sliding in a guide G. The wheel then runs into the slipper and causes its teeth to grip the rail. The gripping- surface C of the slipper is of hardened steel.
Patent GB-190609002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Purifying Water and other Liquids.
Inventor: ALLEN GEORGE WILLIAM JOEL
Filed: 1906-04-14
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 9002. Allen, G. W. J. April 14. Water and liquids, treating for purifying. The liquid flows along an open trough, into the grooved sides and bottom of which are fitted pairs of electrodes 2, 3 ; 4, 5 ; 6, 7 ; of platinum or other metallic gauze or perforated sheet. The bottom of the trough between each pair of electrodes is recessed, as at 10, so that there is always an electric connexion through a liquid layer between the members of each pair. The electrodes are connected to induction coils 11, 12,13. The current from the battery or dynamo 31 passes by way of connexions 29, 28 to the rotating spindle 14 of a switch, and so by way of one of the blades 18,19, 20 and the corresponding mercury trough 21, 22, 23 to one of the coils 11, 12,13, which are thus successively brought into use. By this means, overheating of any one coil through continued use is avoided. In addition to the ordinary return wires 33, wires 32 are provided, so that the current may be passed directly to the coils without traversing the mercury switch. This is effected by opening a switch 40 and closing switches 34, 35, 36.
Patent GB-190619532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Locking Devices of Loose Leaf Ledgers and similar Volumes.
Inventor: STEELE JOHN THOMPSON
Filed: 1906-09-01
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 19,532. Steele, J. T. Sept. 1. Filing papers &c.-Relates to a loose-leaf binder of the class having a removable locking-post and, in close proximity thereto, a stud or button to release the rack gear which controls the telescopic action of the posts, e.g. as described in Specification No. 9637, A.D. 1905. The head b of the locking-post a, which is put into place by a movement that depresses it and gives it a partial rotation, is provided with a wing piece b<1> which is brought under the button e as the locking-post is rotated during locking, thus preventing the depression of the button e until the locking-post is unlocked and rotated. Specification No. 9638, A.D. 1905, is also referred to.
Patent GB-190622866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Garment Forms, and similar Dummies.
Inventor: GEMS JULIUS FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-10-16
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 22,866. Gems, J. F. Oct. 16. Lay figures.-Relates to artists' lay-figures and similar dummies. The body consists of a series of vertical flexible strips 1 ... 10 of metal, cane, whalebone, wire, &c. bent to a standard shape but capable of yielding resiliently to pressure at any point. Each strip is bent over upon itself at the top, the bent-over ends being secured to a jointed post d or to a collar e slidable thereon and capable of vertical adjustment by means of a set-screw q. Two of the strips 6, 8 may be shorter and attached at their upper ends to the strips 9, 10, Fig. 3. The lower ends of the strips are prevented from spreading unduly by a cord o, and pass through slots in other similar strips attached at their bent ends to a disk m, which is fixed vertically but is capable of rotation about the post. Springs p may be placed between some of the strips and the post. In a modification shown in Fig. 4, only one set of strips is used, bent at both ends. Arms may be provided, made of similarly bent strip3 g and jointed as shown. In another modification, the figure may be formed by horizontal spring pieces a<1>, Fig. 5, the free ends of which slide over one another. The pieces a<1> may be supported by a vertebral column a formed in sections through which a cord or the like passes to hold them together and tighten them as desired. The figure is provided with a cover which may be elastic or have elastic insertions and may be stuffed, or there may be a double cover with stuffing between the covers which may be quilted to keep the stuffing uniformly distributed. The cover may be laced together, Fig. 6, by laces w. The skirt stand may be made of a single set of strips similarly to Fig. 4, or with two sets as in Fig. 2, in which case the top set is the shorter and with the top section of the post is removable so that the rest of the stand may be attached to a bust. The skirt stand may also be prolonged at the back to support a train.
Patent GB-190628015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vent Valves for Galvanic Batteries.
Inventor: SCHALOW FRANK JULIUS
Filed: 1906-12-08
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 28,015. Schalow, F. J. Dec. 8. Safety - valves.- A gas-exit valve for galvanic batteries consists of an internally screwthreaded cap a<2> into which screws a plug b ; the plug b has a central tore b<3>, which, at the upper end, is enlarged into a chamber b<4>. The upper end of this bore is closed by a plug valve d which is held in position by a rubber band e fitting in a recess d<3> in the top of the plug and passing through side openings a<3> in the cap and around the top of the cap. The tension of this band is varied by turning the cap a<2>. Sightholes a<4> in the cap are provided, and the plug b is held in position by a nut c. Excessive gas pressure in the battery will momentarily raise the plug d and allow the gas to blow off.
Patent GB-190628982-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of Weighting Silk.
Inventor: SIMON CHARLES
Filed: 1906-12-19
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 28,982. Simon, C. Dec. 19. Sizes.-Silk is weighted by treatment with (i) a metallic salt solution (mordant), and (ii) a solution of quebracho extract, with or without the addition of a tin salt. In an example, the silk is treated with successive baths of red iron mordant and prussiate of potash, followed by one or more baths of quebracho containing tin crystals. The subsequent operations comprise (i) a bath containing logwood and methyl violet, (ii) soap baths, (iii) washing, and (iv) a finishing-bath containing olive oil, glue, and acetic acid.