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Patent GB-190525235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Overflow Weirs.
Inventor: ADAMS SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1905-12-05
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 25,235. Adams, S. H. Dec. 5. Weirs.-Apparatus for drawing-off liquids from reservoirs and the like comprises an adjustable telescopic mouthpiece sliding in a water seal around the entrance to the discharge pipe which is to be used in combination with fixed sluices to serve as a check. Fig. 3 shows the complete apparatus, Fig. the floating mouthpiece, and Fig. 2 the sluices. The floating mouthpiece comprises an inverted annular vessel C arranged about the cup B around the stand-pipe A. Adjustable floats E are connected to the vessel C, so that the flaring mouthpiece D is always the same distance below the surface of the liquid, thus ensuring a constant flow through this mouthpiece. An air seal is provided as shown to prevent the liquid from finding its way past the cup B. The fixed sluices F are shown arranged one above the other, so that water may be discharged in certain proportions over each. The doors of the sluices are worked by hand, and marks are made upon the door, so that the amount discharged may be read. The floating' mouthpiece is used as a check upon the fixed' sluices.
Patent GB-190526718-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing the Dimming or Freezing Over of Panes of Glass.
Inventor: JUNKER WILHELM
Filed: 1905-12-21
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 26,718. Junker, W., and Degener, F. Dec. 21. Windows.-To prevent the deposition of moisture or frost, the panes are coated with a mixture of glycerine, spirit, and oil of amber.
Patent GB-190602826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Non-corrosive and Anti-fouling Paints or Compositions.
IPC: C09D5/16
Filed: 1906-02-05
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 2826. Flack, A. M., and Humidine, Ltd. Feb. 5. Antifouling paints and compositions.-An anticorrosive and antifouling paint of a non-desiccant nature contains one or more non-drying oils such as castor oil, heavy non-volatile hydrocarbon oil, &c., and one or more thickening agents such as resin, paraffin wax, &c., with or without a pigment such as zinc oxide, and a poisonous ingredient such as copper arsenite. Specification No. 23,679, A.D. 1904, is referred to,
Patent GB-190603416-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Machine for Purifying Crude or Reclaimed Rubber but applicable as well to Gutta Percha and similar Materials.
Inventor: HOOD FREDERIC CLARKE
Filed: 1906-02-12
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 3416. Hood, F. C. Feb. 12. India-rubber and gutta-percha, purifying.-Relates to machines for purifying or washing india-rubber, gutta-percha, and the like, and consists essentially in passing the rubber between rollers which are partly immersed in the washing-liquid. Fig. 1 shows an elevation and Fig. 3 a plan of the machine. The rollers 6, 6<a> are mounted in a tank 10 having a sloping bottom 10<a> for collecting the heavy impurities and an extension 12 into which the surface liquid flows, carrying with it the lighter impurities. The impurities are drawn off through the pipes 11, 14, a sieve 18 being fitted above the outlet 14 to prevent loss of any fragments of rubber. The height of liquid within the tank can be varied by means of a vertically-sliding gate or ledge 15 within the extension 12. The charge of rubber is introduced through a hopper and passes between the rollers to the bottom of the tank, where it meets an inclined plate, which turns it towards the surface to be picked up by a paddle 26 and returned to the rollers. The washing-liquid is supplied from a pipe 29<a> into which steam and chemical solutions may be passed. The temperature of the liquid within the tank may be varied by means of steam coils.
Patent GB-190609896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Methods of Transporting Milk and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: POSTMA JAN
Filed: 1906-04-27
Granted: 1907-04-27
Abstract: 9896. Postma, J., and Dam, C. W. H. van. April 27. Milk cans. - Milk is transported in vessels adapted to keep their contents cool. A metal vessel A in which the liquid is placed has a cover H, a receptacle S for ice, or other low-temperature device, and taps Q, R, and is supported within an outer casing B of wood or other non-conducting material, from which it is separated by heat-insulating material C. Wooden rings D, E, and an L-shaped ring F insulated from the inner vessel by a wooden ring G, hold the inner vessel in place. The casing B has a removable lid L, strengthened by a ring M, and bolted to metal pieces O, and the non-conducting material K is loose so as to be easily removed for access to the inner vessel. Specification No. 19,907, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class.Casks &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190612599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Soldering of Aluminium and its Alloys and to Solder therefor.
Inventor: GRUBER MARTIN
Filed: 1906-05-30
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 12,599. Gruber, M. May 30. Soldering.-In soldering aluminium and its alloys, the surfaces to be soldered, after being scraped clean, are coated with pure paraffin which has been rendered fluid ; the solder is then applied by means of a heated bit or iron, and the places to be soldered brought together.
Patent GB-190612633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Writing Pens
Inventor: SCHUCHMANN JOHN
Filed: 1906-05-30
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 12,633. Schuchmann, J. May 30. Pens.-The pen is made of hard rubber, celluloid, or like resilient material, so that it may be cut and trimmed by means of a knife, is non-corrodible, and is provided with an absorbent holder for holding and supplying it with a relatively large quantity of ink. The pen is formed with the barrel A fitting the holder E, and with the usual form of split point B. In the barrel A and in a recess F in the holder is a bent flat wire J retaining an absorbent G such as cotton waste or loose cotton &c., the terminating point I of the wire bearing against the pen point B so as to feed the ink thereto as the pen is used. In a modification, the flat wire J is replaced by twisted wire in which the absorbent is held. When the pen is dippad in the ink, the absorbent takes up a large supply.
Patent GB-190615026-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Photomechanical Printing.
Inventor: IPPERS JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-07-02
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 15,026. Ippers, J. W. July 14, 1905, [date applied for under, Patents Act, 1901]. Designs on lithographic stones &c., preparing.- Relates to a method of preparing etched metal printing-rollers. An opaque design is prepared on a glass plate, Fig. 1, by photographic or other means. A lithographic stone or copper plate, Fig. 2, is sensitized with a solution composed of white of egg, bichromate of ammonium, and liquid ammonia, and is exposed to light under the glass plate. Transfer ink is rolled over the stone, and the unexposed parts of the sensitized layer are washed off with water. Powdered resin is dusted over the the stone and adheres to the inked areas. The stone is then etched with a solution of gum arabic and nitric acid, the surplus solution is washed off, and a solution of gum arabic in water is applied which adheres to the uninked parts of the stone. The ink is next removed from the stone by a mixture of asphalt, varnish, and turpentine, and the gum is washed off. The parts of the stone which were beneath the transparent parts of the glass plate are thus covered with asphalt, the rest of the stone being clean. Water is then applied and is taken by the clean areas, and transfer ink is applied and is taken by the areas covered with asphalt. The design is transferred by means of a rubber transfer-roller to a copper or other metal roller which is then etched.
Patent GB-190623300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Playing the Game of Skittles.
Inventor: KRAUS ANTON
Filed: 1906-10-20
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 23,300. Kraus, A. Oct. 20. Games imitating skittles.-Relates. to apparatus for playing the game of skittles. A box-like casing a contains an inclined track b at the lower end of which skittles e are located. Cords f<1> attached to the skittles are connected to a common cord f, which passes over a guide-pulley c, is attached to one end d<1> of a spring d, and finally, after passing round a second guide pulley, is secured to one end g' of a bell-crank lever g', g<3>. The limb g<2> is provided with a striking-pad g<3> to moderate the force of the blow upon the ball h, and has a pair of projecting lugs by means of which the arm g<2> may be pulled back against the resistance of the spring d until engagement is effected with a spring trigger k. A shooting - tube i is fixed upon an axle l capable of being rotated for sighting by a lever m. The ball, after being projected at the skittles, returns by way of a channel p to a vertical duct t, Fig. 4. An arm q, attached to the axle l, actuates a lever s by means of a cord r. The lower end of the lever terminates in a scoop s<1> which projects into the duct t so as to receive the ball from the channel p. By turning the lever m, the ball h and tube i are brought into the position shown dotted in Fig. 4, from whence the ball rolls down a slight incline into the tube. To prevent the ball from entering the duct t before the lever s is in position, a weighted lever u closes the inlet orifice to the duct, and remains in that position until depressed by the scoop s'. In modifications, the skittle cords may be brought to the outside of the casing so as to allow the skittles to be adjusted in upright positions, or the ball may be propelled by gravity down an inclined tube or guides. As alternative propelling-means, compressed air, gunpowder, &c. may be employed. The apparatus may be made automatic, so that it can be played only after the insertion of a coin.
Patent GB-190628446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and in Means for Effecting Ignition in Internal Combustion Motors.
Inventor: TRIER WERNER ANTON
Filed: 1906-12-13
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 28,446. Trier, W. A. Dec. 13. Gas and like engines, igniting in. In the ignition system of an engine having two or more cylinders in which the low-tension current is distributed to a separate coil for each cylinder, a make-and-break device is introduced in series with the distributor and is operated by the engine to time the ignition accurately in each cylinder. After starting, the trembler contacts may be short - circuited and ignition effected on the make and-break alone, the make and-break terminals being connected through a condenser ; in some cases, non-trembler coils are used and an interrupter (auto - trembler) is connected in series with the make-and-break. Any form of distributor may be used. The make-andbreak device preferably consists of two platinum points operated from the shaft S of the distributor. In the Figure, P' is the fixed point connected to the battery ; the movable point P<2> is mounted upon a bell-crank lever rocked by a four-sided cam C on the shaft S, for a four-cylinder engine, and is - connected to the contact segment B of the distributor either through the cam and shaft, or through a fixed ring with which the segment B makes rubbing contact, if it is preferred to insulate the segment Band cam C from the shaft. Contact is thus made and broken while the distributor closes the low-tension circuit corresponding to one or - other of the cylinders. For varying the time of ignition, the brushes A and also the contact P<2> and lever D may be capable of angular adjustment about the shaft.
Patent GB-190705284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pistols.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-03-05
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 5284. Allison, C. A., [Komuro, T.]. March 5. Breech actions, sliding-barrel; magazines.-Fig. 3 shows the parts in the normal position in readiness for firing. When the trigger is pulled, the barrel is carried rearwardly by a spring 8 against the fixed breech-block 17, the cartridge being fired by the impact of its base against the point of the firing-pin 18 fixed in the breech-block 17 ; this latter position of the parts is shown in Fig. 4. The barrel is carried forward by the discharge into the position shown in Fig. 2, a fresh cartridge being withdrawn from the magazine by the feeder 33, which is connected with the barrel as shown in the horizontal section, Fig. 6. The feeder 33 is formed with arms 36 ending in lugs 38 adapted to be engaged by shoulders 40 of the barrel when the barrel has advanced, so that there is a space between the barrel and the feeder slightly longer than a cartridge. The first forward movement of the feeder 33 causes the ejection of the cartridge shell, which has been extracted by the extractor 21. The barrel is then returned by its spring until the shoulder 46 is caught by the retaining-detent 51 of the trigger 48 which is still pulled back. When the trigger is released the retaining-detent 51 is disengaged, and the firing-detent 50 on the other side of the trigger pivot engages with the shoulders 43 of the barrel. The magazine 2 is held in place by a notched plate 10 which serves also as a safety device for the trigger, the pin 58 of the trigger having a solid part brought behind it when the plate 10 is pushed to the right. Another safety device for the trigger consists of a bell-crank lever 61.
Patent GB-190713036-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Hand, Breast and Brace Drill.
Inventor: BURGESS JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-06-05
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 13,036. Burgess, J. J. June 5. Braces and other hand drills.-A combined hand, breast, and brace drill has means for feeding lubricant to the drill point in any angular position of the drill. The parts a, a' are connected by a bridge-piece b which carries the gear c. The part a carries the gear d and the drill socket e, which may receive the drill shank or a universal or other chuck, and a lubricant reservoir j from which the lubricant is forced through a pipe m by a pump. The part a<1> has a number of sockets for the steadying- handle o, and the outer end is screwthreaded to receive the feed-screw f, which has an operating boss g and conical extension h fitting iu a socketed boss on the breastplate i. When the appliance is used as a brace drill, the breast-plate may or may not be removed ; when it is used as a hand or breast drill, the handle o may be removed.
Patent GB-190716659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Fog-signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: TREACHER JOHN
Filed: 1907-07-20
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 16,659. Treacher, J. July 20. Contacts, mechanical; miniature signals.-A track contact apparatus is placed in connexion with the ordinary signals, and shows the driver, by separate indications, the position of whatever class of signal he is passing. Four separate dials are placed in connexion with engine contacts and track contacts co-operating therewith, to indicate the passing and position of (1) the distant signal, (2) the main line home' signal, (3) the branch line home' signal, (4) the advance signal. The track contacts for the different signals are placed in different lateral positions on the track, opposite the corresponding semaphores, and consist of a divided shaft D, Fig. 2, carrying gear-wheels E and two arms F provided with wheels G, these arms being placed at right-angles so that one is raised for each position of the semaphore. The arms are provided with stays H and stops I. Each pair of track contacts has a corresponding pair of engine contacts L, Figs. 3 and 4, four pairs being placed laterally adjacent beneath the engine. The engine contacts carry projections M at their outer ends, the other ends being pivoted on the rod K and provided with buffer springs 0. The contacts M, when raised, tip the pivoted lever P to complete engine circuits through contacts T, U to the miniature signals, the pointers of which indicate' line clear' or 'danger' according to which pair of contacts are completed. At the same time, a bell circuit is completed by the spring E bridging the contacts V. Each pair of contacts has its corresponding pivoted lever P, and the engine contacts are duplicated for reverse running, the levers P for this purpose being mounted on a sliding table X which is moved by the driver operating a lever to turn the wheels Y carrying the wires 2 on pulleys 1. The wheels Z gear with the wheels Y and carry four pairs of pulleys having wire connexions 4, which lift the inoperative engine contacts. The wheels Z are geared together so that one set of contacts is raised when the other is lowered. A switch, Fig 7, is provided to make contact from the miniature signals to either of the sets of contacts T, U, and comprises a pivoted arm 11 carrying a spring to make contact between either of the sets of studs 13.
Patent GB-190716887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Leather.
Inventor: INOUYE JIHACHI
Filed: 1907-07-23
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 16,887. Inouye, J., and Dogura, T. July 23. Tanning.-Consists in a quick tanning-mixture for producing a strong and soft leather for boots, shoes, saddles, belts, and other military equipment, and also especially for driving-belts, which may be made from inferior hides, such as buffalo. The hides receive the usual preliminary treatment, such as treatment with salt, lime, pigeons' dung, or acetic acid, and are then immersed for from eight to forty hours in a mixture of approximately the following composition :-water 100 parts, ferrous sulphate 11À25 parts, potassium nitrate 4 parts, and potassium bichromate 1À25 parts. Acetic acid may be added to produce very soft leathers.
Patent GB-190720337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres
Inventor: BHABHA RUSTAMJI NUSSERVANJI
Filed: 1908-02-28
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 20,337. Bhabha, R. N. Feb. 28, 1908. Tyres, pneumatic. - A puncture-preventing band which is placed between the air-tube and outer cover comprises a layer b of canvas, leather, &c., to which is attached a strip e composed of rows of copper or nickel plated steel strips a arranged between layers of fabric, the parts being cemented together. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 19,007, A.D. 1892, No. 9601, A.D. 1893, No. 29,505, A.D. 1896, and No. 8034, A.D. 1857.]
Patent GB-190727571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Solid Tyres.
Inventor: KEMPSHALL ELEAZER
Filed: 1907-12-13
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 27,571. Kempshall, E. Dec. 13. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-A solid tyre is formed for the greater portion of its depth of cheap rubber, rubber composition, or of mixtures of rubber and cork &c. a, while the part b near to, or forming the tread is of best Para or other good rubber. The tread is formed with large circular recesses c, or with circular studs f having recesses c and side buttresses g similar to those described in Specifications Nos. 10,950 and 19,419, A.D. 1907, and No. 340, A.D. 1908. The buttresses on one side of the tyre may be staggered in relation to those on the other side. To facilitate the moulding of the parts a, b together, they may be formed with interengaging recesses and projections d, e, as shown. In some cases, the tyres may be of approximately semicircular or triangular cross-sections. The treads may be replaced by new ones when they are worn down.
Patent GB-190728009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Resin-like Products from Phenols and Formaldehyde.
Inventor: WETTER JASPER
Filed: 1907-12-19
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 28,009. Wetter, J., [Knoll & Co.]. Dec. 19. Samples' furnished under Section 2 of Patents &c. Act, 1907. Formaldehyde compounds. - Resinous products are obtained by condensing formaldehyde and phenols (phenol, cresols, &c.) in the presence of salts ; the process is preferably effected by a short heating and then further heating either in presence of or after removal of the condensing-agent. Suitable salts are ammonium chloride, nitrate, or sulphate, ferric chloride, potassium bisulphate or carbonate, and sodium acetate and sulphite ; in the case of sulphites less than molecular proportions thereof are employed, and in the case of acid salts a quantity less than 30 per cent of the phenol is used. Steam or vapours of suitable solvents such as toluene may be led into the reaction mixture. The formaldehyde may be replaced by one of its polymers, or by a substance yielding it, e.g. hexamethylenetetramine. Resins, camphor, camphor substitutes, cellulose esters, glycerine, kieselguhr, talc, starch, casein, albumen, organic or mineral dyes, &c. may be added before, during, or after the condensation. Specification No. 6823, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Paints &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190728237-A (GB)
Title: An Arrangement for Raising and Lowering the Pans, Shelves or Grids of Gas and other Grills, Stoves and the like.
Inventor: ROSS WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-12-23
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 28,237. Ross, W., and Kennard, A. M. Dec. 23. Cooking and like stoves; supports for articles heated.-Means for raising and lowering the shelves, pans, &c. of grills, stoves, &c, comprise movable angle-iron ledges e' supported by pins d<1> upon arms c<1> secured to a rocking-shaft b actuated by an external lever engaging a circular rack. The ledges e<3> are secured to sliders e<1> moving between guides f<1> on the sides of the grill &c., and the ends of the arms c' engaging the pins d' are curved. The hand-lever is secured by a pin joint through the forked end of the rocking-shaft b, and is thus capable of disengagement from the rack for adjustment of the shelf &c.
Patent GB-190803533-A (GB)
Title: Idler Pulley Structure for Conveyor Belts.
Inventor: ROBINS THOMAS
Filed: 1908-02-17
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 3533. Robins, T. Feb. 16, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Conveyers. - Comprises an arrangement of troughed idler pulleys for belt conveyers. Adjustably mounted by slots on a baseboard 1 are two brackets 2 having abutments 6 to which are adjustably secured other brackets 7. The brackets 2, 7 carry double sockets 9, 10, which are connected by ducts or channels and in which are mounted the hollow spindles 11,12,13 of horizontal and inclined pulleys 17, 18, 19. Mounted on the outer end of the hollow spindles 13 are compression grease-cups 16, by which lubricant can be forced throughout the length of the spindles and through orifices 15 to the pulleys. The pulleys 17, 18 may be of various sizes. In a modification, the inner brackets only are employed, bent spindles being carried in the outer sockets on which the pulleys 18, 19 are mounted.
Patent GB-190806299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stays, such as are used with Casements, Fanlights and the like.
Inventor: ILLIDGE ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-03-21
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 6299. Illidge, A. March 21. Stays.-A stay for use with casements, fan-lights, &c. is constructed so that it may move in planes at right-angles to each other, and its inner end is fitted between abutments on the mounting so as to avoid rattling. The inner end of the stay A is made so as just to pass easily between the jaws b of the mounting B, and the end is curved and shaped as shown so as to permit vertical movement. The hole through the stay A is of the same diameter at its upper end as the pivot pin c; but the diameter gradually increases in the direction of the length of the stay so as to leave a clearance space a<1> The diameter of the hole may increase from the bottom upwards, or the hole and pivot pin may be given the shapes shown in Figs. 4, 5, and 6. In another modification, one or more shoulders a<3>, Fig. 8, project from the upper and lower faces of the bar and bear against opposite sides of the pin.