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Patent GB-190427491-A (GB)
Title: Improved Heat Retaining and Radiating Block for Gas Fires, Foot Warmers and other Uses.
Inventor: STIDDER JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1904-12-16
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 27,491. Stidder, J. G., and Cooper, J. E. Dec. 16. Gas fires; heat radiators; air-heating arrangements.-A heat retaining and radiating block or slab a for gas fires and the like, capable of being used as a footwarmer and for other purposes, is formed of fireclay or other refractory material, with conduits b, preferably inclined, for the combustion products, and with a chamber or chambers c having passages c' leading to the front of the block for the circulation of air. The heated air which passes out at the front of the stove is, therefore, not contaminated with the fumes from the fire. The block is preferably recessed on its underside. It can be removed from the fire, by placing a poker in the hole d, and used as a footwarmer or for similar purposes.
Patent GB-190428679-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Roller for Cotton Gins.
Inventor: PATEL VERIBHAI WAGHJIBHAI
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-12-29
Abstract: 28,679. Patel, V. W. Dec. 29. Gins.-The ginning-roller is formed of a number of discs or washers b strung and clamped upon an axle a, each disc being formed by moulding, under hydraulic pressure, a mixture of paper pulp, cotton, and coir or other suitable vegetable fibres, mixed with a solution of sodium bicarbonate, commercial ammonium carbonate, or other suitable salt. To increase the roughness of the surface, wires b<2> may be embedded radially in the discs, and slots b<3> may also be moulded therein.
Patent GB-190429620-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Varnishing Sheet Metal Bands
Inventor: LUEBBERTSMEIER ADOLF
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 29,620. L³bbertsmeler, A., and Klug, G. Dec. 31. Varnishing.-Relates to a continuous machine for varnishing and afterwards drying thin metal bands. The bands are wound off the flanged rollers 2, are varnished by the rollers 7 rotating in the trough 6, and are then dried by passing them over revolving spindles 19 arranged on a frame 13 in a hot-air oven. The bands are turned through 180 degrees between the spindles to prevent the coated surface from touching the spindles, suitable guide-forks being provided on the frame 13.
Patent GB-190502782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gearing for Automobiles.
Inventor: RICHARDS ORLANDO
Filed: 1905-02-10
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 2782. Richards, O. Feb. 10. Motor road vehicles.-The axle of an automobile is constructed in four tubular sections, the two inner being joined by a hollow casing enclosing the compensating- mechanism, and the outer sections being connected to the inner by knuckle joints. The driving-shaft is also constructed in four parts, the outer sections which carry the wheels being connected to the inner by universal joints. The inner sections 2 of the axle are screwed at their ends into the central hollow casing 4 and the inner members of the knuckle joints 6 respectively. The outer sections 8 of the axle screw into the outer members of the knuckle joints, and also serve as bearings for the wheels 9. The knuckle joint is completed by the pins 17, which allow the outer part of the axle to swing in a horizontal plane. To the inner sections 12 of the driving-shaft are fixed the internally-toothed wheels 23, with which gear the pinions 25<b>; the latter run on axles fixed to the sprocket-wheel 22, which itself runs loosely on the adjacent ends of the shaft. This airangement serves as a differential gear and also keeps the two sections of the shaft in line. The wheels 23 are provided with collars 35 which bear against sleeves 36 fixed to the axle by set-screws 37. The inner and outer sections of the shaft are flexibly connected by universal joints. These consist of several tubular members 13 and several sections 14 of smaller diameter coupled by transverse pins 15 at right-angles to each other. The rear axle is similar to the front in construction except that the knuckle joints are absent. The rear shaft, which is in one piece, carries a sprocket-wheel which is geared to the wheel 22 by a central chain.
Patent GB-190507273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lithographic, Letter-press and Plate Printing Machines.
Inventor: MACDONALD THOMAS
Filed: 1905-04-06
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 7273. Macdonald, T. April 6. Printing from engraved plates.-Relates to letterpress, lithographic, and plate printing-machines in which the impression roller is of small diameter and is rolled between the forme and a supporting- surface, as described in Specification No. 22,790, A.D. 1905. The bed 1 carrying the forme or plate runs on antifriction rollers 8 rolling on the bed 17 of the framing. The rollers 8 are in a carriage 6, which has uprights slotted at 14 to receive the journals of the impression roller 2. The roller 2 rolls on a fixed plate 10 adjustable on the framing by screws 28. Spring-pressed rods 11 hold the roller 2 up to the plate 11. The carriage 6 is reciprocated by the railroad gear 7 &c. shown. An endless blanket 21 is carried by rollers 20 in spring- pressed arms 19 and by rollers 22. Tapes 23 for carrying the sheets pass under the blanket. The forme may be above and the plate 10 below the roller 2. The height of the forme is adjustable by the wedge and screw 3, 4.
Patent GB-190511106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cooling Metallic Tyres on Wheels.
Inventor: KIRBY BENJAMIN
Filed: 1905-05-27
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 11,106. Kirby, B., and Kirby, F. May 27. Building wheels; tyres, non-elastic.-Apparatus for shrinking metal tyres on wheels comprises a cylindrical tank 1 containing water, and a descending platform 2, carried by brackets 4 and pulleys 5 travelling on inclines 6 leading to the bottom. The platform is dished, and has radial slots extending from the periphery almost to the centre, in which there is an aperture spanned underneath by a bridge 10 carrying at the. centre an upright screwed rod 11 and levered nut 12. After the wheel has been laid on the platform, it is dished by adjusting the levered nut 12, and the tyre is forced on by ordinary "dog" levers, the slots 3 facilitating their application. On release of the stops 8, the platform descends into the tank, and may be raised again with the aid of arms 13.
Patent GB-190511420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Exercising Apparatus for Physical Culture
Inventor: BELVOIR THOMAS
Filed: 1905-05-31
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 11,420. Belvoir, T. May 31. Exercising - apparatus ; chest-expanders.- The handles of chestexpanders and similar exercising - apparatus, such as are described in Specification No. 2766, A.D. 1903, are each constructed of a bent wire d, or a stamped or cast metal frame, formed with eyes c, through which passes a bolt b adapted to receive a nut e, in order to secure the frame to a wooden handle a. The frame is formed with a series of loops f to. receive a bolt g, which is threaded through eyes at the ends of the strands h of rubber, and is secured by a nut g<1>. The strands h can thus be fixed to or removed from the apparatus, as desired.
Patent GB-190518588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trees for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: LUCKING JOHN
Filed: 1905-09-14
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 18,588. Lucking, J., [Pabst, G.]. Sept. 14. Trees and stretchers.- Relates to that type of tree in which the toe and heel pieces can be adjusted with respect to one another and retained in their adjusted position by ratchet mechanism. In the form shown in Fig. 1, links c, d, pivoted respectively to the toe and heel pieces a, b, are connected by links e, f of equal lengths. Ratchet teeth g, formed on the end of the link c, are engaged by a pawl h pivoted to an extenbion i of the link f, this extension forming a handle. The tree is expanded by first depressing a rod k against the action of a spring l<1> to disengage the pawl, and then turning the handle i to the left. In a modification, the ratchet teeth are formed on the underside of the link d and, instead of the pawl h, are engaged by a spring secured to the rod c. The rod k, when depressed. acts directly on this spring. In another form of tree, the link d slides in the link c, which is made double. The ratchet teeth are formed on the upper side of the link d, while the pawl is pivoted to the link c. In another form, the two parts are hinged together at the upper part, and connected together at the lower end by a slotted link pivoted to the heel part, and engaging a pin on the toe part. The tree is expanded and collapsed hy the engagement of another pin on the toe part with a slot in the handle i. A modification of this form of tree has an arrangement of links in the form of a parallelogram, instead of the pin - and - slot connexions.
Patent GB-190518802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Pumps.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-09-18
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 18,802. Boult, A. J., [Sharpneck, W. S., Sharpneck, F. A., Schaeffer, F., and Schaeffer, H.]. Sept. 18. Crescent-shaped chamber type.-Means are provided for varying the eccentricity of the inner drum. Fig. 1 shows a cross-section of the eccentric drum 8 and vanes 5, the construction of which is shown in Fig 5. The drum has reduced ends 9 rotating in blocks 14, Fig. 3, which can be raised or lowered, by means of a hand-lever 18, to alter the eccentricity of the drum and reverse the engine the shaft always rotating in one direction.
Patent GB-190525334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Gaff Hooks for Fishing
Inventor: VOICE NICHOLAS
Filed: 1905-12-06
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 25,334. Voice, N. Dec. 6. Gaff-hooks.-Relates to a gaff-hook which can readily be attached to a rod and which, in the event of missing the fish, reverses and can be hauled in without catching in weeds &c. The tail of the hook, which is lighter than the shank, is enlarged to fit a rod and is swivelled to a stirrup 5 attached to a rope 6 which serves to retain the enlargement 2 within the rod. If the fish is missed, the hook, having been pulled out of the rod, swings round as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190611277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telescopic Rods.
Inventor: FISCHER JOSEPH BENEDICT
Filed: 1906-05-14
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 11,277. Fischer, J. B. May 15, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Telescopes; optical apparatus. -In a telescopic joint for hollow rods, the inner rod F, Fig. 2, is provided with a sleeve G, one end of which is brazed to the rod, while the other end is loose. The sleeve is made of spring metal having semi-spiral slots cut therein, and similar slots f may be cut in the tube F in order to allow any particles of dirt to escape from the joint. A ring d<8> is fixed at the end of the outer tube D to limit the outward movement of the rod sections. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 comprises also a reversible handle for a fishing-rod, whereby the gripping-portion may be either above or below the reel attachment. The handle A, Fig. 2<*>, is attached to a tube B, which is brazed to the tube C carrying the winch. The tubes B, C are free to slide upon the rod D, being normally clamped between the fixed thimble d<5> and the removable thimble d<6>. By unscrewing the latter, removing the tubes B, C, and replacing them the other way round, the handle can be reversed. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190617726-A (GB)
Title: Devices for Clamping Stereotype, Electrotype and other Printing Plates
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1906-08-07
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 17,726. Fairweather, W. C., [Redington, F. B.]. Aug. 7. Printing-surfaces.-Relates to a mounting block for electrotype, stereotype, and other printing- plates, provided with clamping - means whereby very fine adjustment may be obtained. The base or block 1, Fig. 1, is provided with preferably diagonal grooves 2, the walls of which are formed with recesses 4 to receive shoulders on sliding clamps 6. A slot 9 in the body of the clamp 6 accommodates a worm-wheel 11 which engages a screw 12 journaled in the clamp 6, and a rack 19 lying at the bottom of the groove 2. Longitudinal movement of the rack is prevented by means of a key 20, which engages a slotted head 23 on the rack and transverse slots 21 formed at intervals in the grooves 2. The clamp 6 is moved forward to clamp the plate 5 by rotating the screw 12 by means of a screw-driver &c. If desired, clamps 6<a>, Figs. 1 and 6, capable of comparatively rough adjustment only may be employed on one side of the plate 5. The clamp 6<a> is connected to or formed integrally with a rack 19<a> capable of being secured by a key having a body 20<a> and a projection 20<b>, which is dropped into one of the transverse slots 21 in the grooves 2. By reversing the key, a somewhat finer adjustment may be obtained.
Patent GB-190622724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Weighing Machines.
Inventor: RICHARDSON HENRY
Filed: 1906-10-15
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 22,724. Richardson, H. Oct. 15. Automatic-feed weighers.-Relates to apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 4414, A.D. 1902, and comprises means whereby the vertical height of the machine can be reduced. The machine, which is portable, is moved until the feed-shoot 26 has entered the feed-hopper 14, the latter and the valve 15 being suitably cut away'at 27, 28, respectively. The toggle-links 16 and rod 18 are operated as in the above-mentioned Specification. The weighing-hopper 8 is made of the form shown with the sloping portions at rightangles to the beam. Discharging-devices.-The rod 18 is connected to a lever [19 pivoted at 19<b> to a lever 20, which is pivoted at 21 to the framework. When the weight is made up, the end 19<a> of the lever 19 rises np to a position just below the end of a lever 22, so that when the sacking-spout 42 is turned on its pivot, the lever 22 is operated through the medium of the rod 45, chain 46, and levers 20, 19, the pin 20 on the lever 20 being forced along its slot by the chain. The lever 22 is pivoted at 37 to the weighing-hopper and connected at 38 to a lever 22<a>, which is connected to the counterweighted discharge door. The operation of the spout 42 frees a latch 41 from the door, so that the latter is opened when the lever 22 is operated. The pin 20<c> may be fixed in the farther end of its slot by means of a latch 20<a>, so that the falling of the hopper may be employed to operate the discharge door. The sacking-spout may be kept in place by a pair of plates. Vibration, neutralizing.-A dash-pot 51 is operated from the valve-operating mechanism.
Patent GB-190626501-A (GB)
Title: Process for Obtaining Cellulose Esters from Solutions.
Inventor: LEDERER LEONHARD
Filed: 1906-11-22
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 26,501. Lederer, L. Nov. 22. Cellulose. ethers are separated from their solutions by means of carbon tetrachloride. For example, the liquid obtained by acetylizing cellulose with acetic anhydride is stirred to a thick paste with carbon tetrachloride. The paste is pressed, and more carbon tetrachloride may be added and the process repeated.
Patent GB-190704196-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Maintaining the Width of the Woven Fabric in Looms for Weaving
Inventor: SIMPSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-02-20
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 4196. Simpson, W., and Whelan, E. C. Feb. 20. Loom temples.-Each edge of the woven fabric is pierced by teeth on a number of pivoted pieces 1, 2, 3, 4, Figs. 2 and 10, which are mounted on shafts e,f and are oscillated in such a manner that, when the pieces 1, 4 are in engagement with the fabric, the pieces 2, 3 are out of engagement, and vice versa. To allow the cloth to be taken up, the parts are so arranged that a small interval elapses between the disengagement of one pair of pivoted pieces and the engagement of the other pair. The pivoted pieces receive motion from a plate g reciprocated vertically by an adjustable pin s engaging in a cam-groove n<1> cut in a plate n, which is reciprocated horizontally by the lay and is guided by brackets adjustably fixed on the breast beam B. The pieces 1, 2 are arranged to move with a piece d mounted on guide-rods d' and controlled by a spring d<3>, which allows the piece to recede if a shuttle becomes jammed between it and the lay. Before the fabric reaches the breast beam B, each of its edges passes over a spiked loosely-mounted roller t. The two piecas d, one on each side of the loom, are connected together by one or more rods, which are pivoted at u<2> and serve to support the fabric across its whole width. Loosely-mounted spiked rollers may be arranged below the cover. plate c to hold the edges of the fabric during the interval between the disengagement of one pair of spiked pieces and the engagement of the other pair. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that the operating parts may be driven from the heald roller or from any other moving part of the loom.
Patent GB-190707709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Storage and Transference of Inflammable Liquids.
Inventor: MARTINI CARL
Filed: 1907-04-02
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 7709. Martini, C., and H³neke, H. April 2. Direct gas-pressure apparatus.-Relates to means for storing and transferring inflammable liquids. Above the liquid in the storage tank, a non-oxidizing gas is kept at a pressure just above that of the atmosphere, and the liquid is transferred to the place of use by a suction device. The storage tank a is provided with a valved liquid-supply pipe b, and a discharge pipe c communicating with a suction pump d. The gas-supply pipe f connects the tank with a reservoir e of compressed gas, such as carbonic acid, and is provided with a reducing- valve g. Communication with the gas-discharge pipe i is made when filling the tank and discharging the gas.
Patent GB-190707731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Collapsible Tables, a Stretcher, a Cot Bed, Chairs, or the like.
Inventor: GAMBLE HENRY EMMETT
Filed: 1907-04-02
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 7731. Gamble, H. E. April 2. Bedsteads, chairs, tables, &c.-Relates to folding tables, stretchers, cots, chairs, &c. Fig. 1 illustrates the application to a table. Pairs of legs b, formed of metal rod or tubing bent to the required shape, are hinged to the top a by means of strips d. The portion of the rod or tube connecting the legs b of each pair is curved so that it bears against its socket at the ends and centre, the strip d of wood having an opening of such size that, when the strip is screwed to the table top, the curved rod is partly straightened out. By this means a tight joint is obtained. The legs b are connected by rods e to which are pivoted struts f, the central portions of which are adapted to engage recesses on the underside of the table and to be retained therein by spring clips h. The inclination of the legs b is such that the struts f are subjected to compression. When applied to a bed, the structure may also be used as a stretcher by allowing the legs to be brought to an horizontal position, the struts rising above the top to act as a curtain support.
Patent GB-190708518-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Producing Compressed Air in Automobiles.
Inventor: RIEVEL ALFRED
Filed: 1907-04-12
Granted: 1908-04-11
Abstract: 8518. Rievel, A. April 12. Gas and like engines.- The explosion engine of a motor road vehicle is employed for the production of compressed air which may be used for starting the motor, pumping up the tyres, cleaning the carriage, sounding the horn, applying the brake, and supplying lubricant and combustible to the engine. The explosion cylinder a has directly connected to it the compression cylinder c in which works the spring-loaded piston e. Communication between the two cylinders is controlled by the engineactuated valve d. Air, drawn into the cylinder c, is compressed and delivered past a check valve when'the piston e is raised by the pressure of the explosion gases.
Patent GB-190709487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Pumps.
Inventor: GWYNNE JOHN
Filed: 1907-04-23
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 9487. Gwynne, J., and Sargeant, B. W. April 23. Centrifugal pumps.-The impeller of a centrifugal pump is furnished with two or more sets of blades, the water passing from one set of blades to a set of stationary guide-blades and thence to the next set of moving blades, the inlets of the latter set of moving blades being no farther from the axis of the pump than the outlets of the former set. In the form shown, the impeller is provided with a set of blades b on each side whence the water passes to fixed guide-blades d. It then passes to a central set of impeller blades f and then to fixed blades j. The invention is applicable to multi-stage pumps.
Patent GB-190709787-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Material for Packing or Wrapping Up Articles for Storage or Transit.
Inventor: WINTER HEINRICH
Filed: 1907-04-26
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 9787. Winter, H. April 26. Cements.-A cement for use in the manufacture of compound paper or for sealing the joints of packages, consists of a mixture of asphalt, pitch, resin, tar, or the like, with liquid or viscous hydrocarbons or oils, such as paraffin oil, vaseline, &c. Talc, heavy-spar, road-dust, or the like may be added to the mixture.
Patent GB-190712431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Foot Arch Supports for use in Boots & Shoes.
Inventor: REEVES GEORGE
Filed: 1907-05-29
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 12,431. Reeves, G. May 29. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Deformity appliances.-A sock foot acting as an arch support is made entirely of leather, and consists of a sock with a supporting-pad covered by another piece of thin leather.
Patent GB-190712936-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Washing, Scrubbing, and Cleansing Floors and the like.
Inventor: GEE JAMES EDWIN
Filed: 1907-06-04
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 12,936. Gee, J. E. June 4. Mops; mop wringers.-In a combined scrubbing- brush and mop fitted with a mop-wringing device, the mop cloth 15 is secured to a segmental wheel 8 pivoted at 7 to a bracket 2 carried by a handle 1 and adapted to be oscillated by a slide on the handle connected to the lever 14 by a link. The cloth is guided on to the wheel by pieces 37, and its lower corners are secured by means of chains 36 to arms integral with the bracket, to which the scrubbing-brush is secured by a flange 29 having projections 31 and by a set-screw 3 or a movable flange 29<x> secured by a wing-nut 33. A wringing- roller 4 turns on an axle 5 mounted in a fork 7 and projects into slots 6 in the bracket. The roller 4 is pressed into contact with the mop cloth by a spring 23 on an adjustable bolt 25. In a modified arrangement, the roller is mounted in a fork acted on by a tension spring adjusted by a set-screw 44, Fig. 8, engaging with a pivoted lever 41 which presses against a collar 42 on a rod 43 coupled to the fork. The segmental wheel, which has flanges 9, has a slot 16 in which the cloth is secured either by a sliding piece 17 provided with teeth 18 and by a wing-nut 19 or a buckle device comprising hinged pieces 20, 21, Fig. 7. The wheel has also a raised part 38 on which the roller rests when the mop is in use and may have a curved lip at the other end to squeeze the end of the cloth.