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Patent GB-190512448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Jacks and Punches.
Inventor: RUSSELL WILLIAM HENDERSON
Filed: 1905-06-15
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 12,448. Russell, W. H. June 15. Punching. - Relates to hydraulic rams for punching- machines, and comprises, among other improvements, means whereby the ram is actuated both on the up and d o w n stroke of the actuating- lever. Surrounding the cylinder 11 is a chamber 10<a> communicating with the chamber 10. Plungers 15 are reciprocated when a lever, .inserted in an orifice in the piece 23, is rocked, the motion being communicated by a piece 16. These plungers move in guideways 14 and at their lower ends in cylinders 25. By this means, oil or other fluid passes from the chamber 10 through orifices 34 and valves at the lower ends of the plungers, and is forced through valves 32 into a common duct 39 to the interior of the cylinder 11, thus raising the ram. To lower the ram, a plug 48 is withdrawn by a screw and allows the fluid to pass to the chamber 10<a> and back to the chamber 10. An air vent 53 is provided in the cover 13 of the chamber 10. The ram is provided with projecting punches, and a fixed abutment is arranged in juxtaposition thereto.
Patent GB-190513067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppers for Bottles for the Prevention of Refilling.
Inventor: HILTON FRED
Filed: 1905-06-24
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 13,067. Hilton, F., and Brown, A. June 24. Bottles, non-refillable.- A conical chamber A is formed in the bottle neck to receive a conical valve B having a weighted stem. Above the valve is a plug E locked in the neck of the bottle by a steel ring D, and provided at its lower end with liquid ports and a saucer-shaped guard G. The mouth of the bottle may be closed by an ordinary cork during transit.
Patent GB-190519330-A (GB)
Title: Cellulose Derivatives and Process of Making the same.
Inventor: MILES GEORGE WELLINGTON
Filed: 1905-09-25
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 19,330. Miles, G. W. Sept. 25. Cellulose esters.-A number of products are formed by the partial hydration of cellulose esters of monobasic fatty acids. In an example, a solution of cellulose acetates, prepared by treating dry cellulose with acetic acid, acetic anhydride, and sulphuric acid, is treated with a mixture of water, acetic acid, and sulphuric acid, and, after standing until the requisite degree of hydration is obtained, is precipitated with a large amount of water and washed free from acid; the precipitate is soluble in commercially pure acetone, and the solution gives waterproof films. Variations in the amount of hydration give corresponding variations in the quality of the product.
Patent GB-190521995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Introducing Water into Pressure Receptacles.
Inventor: REEVE SIDNEY ARMOR
Filed: 1905-10-28
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 21,995. Reeve, S. A. Oct. 28. Feed-water, supplying.-Relates more particularly to means for introducing feed-water into the boiler without the use of pumps. The invention is described as applied to the draining of apparatus in which steam is superheated by steam at a higher pressure and temperature. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement. The steam supply to an engine 12 from a low-pressure boiler 10 is superheated in a drum 13 containing a coil 14, through which highpressure steam from a boiler 15 is passed. Qondensed steam from the coil 14 passes by a pipe 18 to a return trap 19 and thence into a chamber 21 which communicates with the water and steam spaces respectively of the boiler 10 by branch pipes 23, 230. The chamber 21 contains a float-operated, valve 45 controlling the inlet of condensed steam from a separator 17. The discharge valve 36-of the return trap 19, Figs. 2 and 4, is controlled by a diaphragm 32, Fig. 3, to which it is connected by a tubular spindle 33. The upper side 30 of the diaphragm communicates with the low-pressure main 11 by a pipe 25 and with the valve chamber 35 by a pipe 44 and the spindle 33. The lower end of the spindle 33 has a lateral outlet 34, and the upper end forms -valve 42. A spring 40 tends to keep the valve 36 in the closed position. When the water accumulates sufficiently to close the opening 34, the space 30 is shut off and its pressure reduced by leakage past a valve 420 in the pipe 25. The diaphragm 32 then opens the valve 36 and allows the water to pass from the chamber 35 to the chamber 21. The pressure created in the chamber 21 closes the valve 45, and the water from both high and low pressure mains is returned to the boiler. When the chamber 21 has been cleared, the float descends and opens the valve 45. The feed-pipe 50, leading from the exhaust heater 52, is shown connected to the drain pipe 24. Any suitable form of trap may be substituted for the one described.
Patent GB-190523899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling the Supply of, and Heating, the Feed Water of Steam Boilers.
Inventor: MOFFAT WALTER ANDREW
Filed: 1905-11-20
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 23,899. Moffat, W. A. Nov. 20. Feed-water, heating and controlling.-In gravityfeed apparatus, arrangements -are made for automatically supplying the feed-water when the water level is low or the boiler pressure is high, and for allowing the engine to draw steam from the feed tank instead of from the boiler when the pressure in the former is too high. The feed tank B, arranged around the flue of the-boiler A, is supplied with water through pipe 6 provided with a valve 7 controlled by means of a rack 9 carried by the yoke 10 attached to a float 11. The steam-. pipe 14, connected to the steam -dome 3, passes helically through the feed tank and terminates above the level of the water therein. The admission of steam to the pipe is regulated by the valve 15 connected to a weighted pivoted lever 16 to which is also attached a valve 20 regulating the passage of the feed-water through pipe 19 to the boiler. A valve 26, admitting steam to the engine pipe, is connected through a bell-crank lever 28 with a plate 30 arranged to be operated by the float 11. A float 31, placed in the boiler, is connected by a chain with the lever 16, so that, on the level falling or the pressure being too high, the lever rocks and valves 15, 20 are actuated to permit the passage of steam and feed-water respectively. At the commencement of operations, if tank B is full of insufficiently-heated water, the hand-operated valve 19<a> is closed and the lever 16 manually operated to raise the valve 15 to admit steam to the coil. When the water has attained the desired temperature, the valve 19<a> is opened and water then passes to the boiler by gravity On the valves closing, the steam pressure in the tank B prevents. the opening of the check valve 6<a>, and when the float 11, owing to the falling of the water level in the tank, has caused the valve 26 to close, the engine draws steam from the tank through pipe 14 and branch pipe 21.. When the pressure is consequently sufficiently reduced, water again flows into the tank, the valve 26 is opened by the rise of float 11, and the parts are in readiness for a repetition of the movements.
Patent GB-190526365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Piling for Subways, Foundations, Shafts and other Structures.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-12-18
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 2 6 , 3 6 5. Boult, A. J., [Harold, J. J.]. Dec. 18. Piles.-Sheet piling of the type which is constructed of channel or similar flanged sections A is strengthened by filling in with wooden beams B held in place by plates C. This piling may be used for subways, foundations, shafts, dams, caissons, sea-walls, locks, and the like.
Patent GB-190601358-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Measuring Appliance for the Use of Tailors.
Inventor: ROBERTSON ROBERT BAYLY
Filed: 1906-01-18
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 1358. Robertson, R. B., and Robertson, M. M. Jan. 18. Measuring for.- A device for measuring for trousers consists of a stand A to which is fixed a tubular upright B in which the rod C can slide. The rod C is graduated and provided at its upper end with a cross-piece D by which the length of the leg to the fork is measured, a catch G engaging with the rack H to hold it in position while the measurement is being taken. To the cross-bar D is attached a tape K by which the height from the fork to the waist band may be taken. In a modified form, the upright B is graduated and the rod C carries a pointer which can be seen through a slot in the upright B. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 1528, A.D. 1865, No. 3778, A.D. 1868, No. 4228, A.D. 1895, and No. 13,326, A.D. 1902.]
Patent GB-190601490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Furnaces for Bakers' Ovens
Inventor: GRAHAM GEORGE
Filed: 1906-01-19
Granted: 1907-01-19
Abstract: 1490. Graham, G. Jan. 19. Ovens. -In a doubledecker baker's oven, the furnace flue k leading from the furnace a to front ends of the oven compartments e is led upwards at the side as shown at l, Fig. 2, and returned as shown at m towards the back of the oven, after which it again leads towards the front as shown at n, and passes upwards at r, into an upper flue s above the top compartment e, leading to the chimney t.
Patent GB-190604638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Steam-road-rollers.
Inventor: MARSHALL FRANCIS
Filed: 1906-02-26
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 4638. Marshall, F. Feb. 26. Road rollers ; water, distributing.-The injector of a steam roller is adapted to spray water on the roller and wheels, or on to the ground in front of and behind the roller, or in front of the wheels, by means of valves under the driver's control. The injector a is coupled by the pipe c<1> to valves supplying the wheel and road sprays and piping, which are respectively shown in full and dotted lines. The sprays p, p<1> are fed by closing valves h, m, m<1>, n<2>, n<3> and opening valves k, n, n<1>. The apray t is supplied by closing all the valves except k, m. To feed the spray u, the valves k, m<1>, r are opened to supply through the pipe c<4>, and by closing at r and opening at w the supply is transferred to x. The road sprays f<1>, f<2> are fed by closing all the valves except k, n<2>, n<3>. By coupling the valves k, h by a rod y, motion of the lever z automatically transfers the injector supply from the boiler to the sprays or vice versa. Swivelling joints at g enable the roller to turn without bending the pipes.
Patent GB-190612877-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Internal Stiffener for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: SIMONS JACOBUS
Filed: 1906-06-02
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 12,877. Simons, J. June 2. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Stiffeners are made from raw cowhide or calf skin, or other suitable hide or skin, which, after removal from the animal, is simply cleaned and freed from bair and then treated with water to render it sufficiently pliable, after which it is allowed to dry at the ordinary temperature. Such stiffeners are stated to be especially suitable for use in the toes of boots and shoes
Patent GB-190617840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: JONES CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1906-08-08
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 17,840. Jones, C. J., and Still, W. M. Aug. 8. Heating water; thermostats.- In apparatus for heating water by steam, particularly applicable for use with lavatories on railway vehicles and ships, the admission of steam is controlled by a thermostat placed in the path of the entering water. In the construction shown in Fig. 3, water enters at q and passes through perforations e<1> in the partition e to the tubes c, whence it escapes at r. Steam is admitted at j and flows through the duct o to the perforated pipe p, and thence to the space surrounding the tubes, while the water of condensation flows out through the lower portion of the pipe p. A thermostat n of the capsule type, controlling the steam-inlet valve k through the flexible diaphragm g, is placed on the partition e, which has channels e<2> to permit the water to reach the perforations e<1>. In the form illustrated in Fig. 6, a steam chamber d located in a water tank s is traversed by one or more openended pipes c through which the water may circulate. Steam is led in at j through the valve k controlled by the thermostat n, while water enters at q and is drawn off through the pipe r. A sheet t of non-conducting material prevents the heat of the incoming steam from affecting the operation of the thermostat.
Patent GB-190622288-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Indicating at any Given Moment the Mean Time at All Parts of the Earth.
Inventor: CULMER EDWARD HOLTOM
Filed: 1906-10-09
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 22,288. Culmer, E. H. Oct. 9. Universal clocks. - Inside the twentyfour-hour dial a is pivoted a rotary dial b, on which the names of various places of the world are marked on radial lines against the hours corresponding to twelve o'clock at London. The dial may be suitably coloured to represent the hours of day and night, and decorated with the sun, moon, stars, &c. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 10,230, A.D. 1893, No. 835, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Registering &c.], and No. 911, A.D. 1905.]
Patent GB-190623703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices appertaining to the Haulage of Vehicles by Cables.
Inventor: TURNTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-25
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 23,703. Turton, W. Oct. 25. Rope grips, consisting of short lengths of chain lashed round the hauling- cable, are automatically released where necessary, such as before a tension pulley, by means of a bracket consisting of two parallel frames a, which permit the hauling-rope d to pass but not the chain. A detachable guide-pulley c is provided between the frames a. The lower ends of the frames are made semicircular, so that pressure is first applied to the top of the chain. It is stated in the Provisional Specification that the device may be used for other forms of rope grip.
Patent GB-190624042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Turbines.
Inventor: ROLLIN CHARLES
Filed: 1906-10-29
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 24,042. Rollin, C. Oct. 29. Fire-bricks.-High temperature gas turbines are provided with parts formed of fire-bricks or other refractory material in which a self-adjusting metallic skeleton is imbedded to prevent injury by the loose portions becoming detached if the parts crack. The fire-brick A, Fig. 1, has metal rods a embedded in it, the ends of the rods being loosely held in tubes b, the rods a or tubes b being also connected by radial tubes c. The circumferential rods may have overlapping ends and be loosely tied to the radial rods. The radial rods k, Fig. 6, may be connected by spiral lengths of wire. Other similar modifications may be made.
Patent GB-190625364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: ALLEY STEPHEN EVANS
Filed: 1906-11-10
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 25,364. Alley, S. E. Nov. 10. Undercarriages. - Relates to steam - propelled vehicles of the front driving and steering type, in which the motor, driving-mechanism, and front road wheels are carried upon a forecarriage pivoted for steering beneath the front end of the vehicle. The two-cylinder motor A is suspended longitudinally beneath the perch frame B with the crank-shaft C towards the forward end. The frame B is carried by the axle on springs O. A race U carried by the frame B forms a bearing for a counterpart formed upon a casing V fixed to the main frame W. This casing encloses a wormwheel X fixed to the frame B and operated for steering by a worm Y geared to the steering handwheel Z. In addition to the race U, a second pivot stayed from the main frame may be arranged beneath the motor.
Patent GB-190627181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Screw Propellers for Aquatic and Aerial Vessels
Inventor: RIGG ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-11-29
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 27,181. Rigg, A. Nov. 29. Screw propellers.- Screw propellers S are mounted within a casing or tunnel which is fitted astern of the propeller with fixed or adjustable guide-blades P. The casing is constructed with a bell-mouth forward, or forward and aft, the narrowest portion being situated between the prcpeller and the guide-blades. The exterior of the casing is provided with a suitable filling, in order to present a smooth outer surface, as shown. When this form of propeller is used for air-ships, the external casing may be dispensed with. Specifications No. 874, A.D. 1864, and No. 4279, A.D. 1877, are referred to.
Patent GB-190628384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttles for Sewing Machines.
Inventor: LARSEN JULIUS
Filed: 1906-12-12
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 28,384. Larson, J. Dec. 12. Lock-stitch shuttle sewing- machines.-In order to enable the horizontal shuttle 2 to take the needle loop 7 without giving the needle a dwell at the lowest position, the shuttle race 1 is slotted to provide a horn 4 which guides the needle loop underneath the shuttle.
Patent GB-190700261-A (GB)
Inventor: KEITH-JONES FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-01-04
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 261. Jones, F. Keith-. Jan. 4. Pianofortes; i n s t r uments with sonorous blocks etc.; automatic instruments. - Instruments of the xylophone type are combined with pianos in such a way as to be played together, either by hand or automatically. The xylophone is mounted inside the piano case, and in an upright piano in an horizontal position above the soundboard. The xylophone hammers H<2> are adjustably connected to the piano hammers H<1> by rods C with nuts N<1>, N<2>, and any number of piano hammers may be thus connected, each to one or more of the xylophone hammers. The hammers H<2> are worked by springs S, and act upon pieces or tubes of glass, metal, wood, or other material ; dampers similar to those of the piano action may be provided. The xylophone may be regulated or silenced from the outside of the case by means of a handle L connected to a cam M, which acts through a lever K and finger F upon a frame D, which lies over and depresses the tails of the hammers H<2>.
Patent GB-190707959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Automatic Fire Alarms
Inventor: HOWSON HENRY
Filed: 1907-04-05
Granted: 1908-04-04
Abstract: 7959. Howson, H. April 5. Alarms, fire.-A thermal contact-maker comprises a hollow copper disk B, of hexagonal shape, with an asbestos washer inside almost entirely filling the inside of the disk and filled with liquid and sealed. The disk B is carried by an adjustable hollow tube C, through which passes a vertical shaft A acted on by the disk and attached to one end of a lever F which is connected to one terminal, is fulcrumed at E, and has a wedge-shaped end adapted to engage spring contacts D connected to the other terminal.
Patent GB-190708069-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Transmission Mechanism for Toothed Gearing
Filed: 1907-04-06
Granted: 1908-05-06
Abstract: 8069. Ateliers de Constructions MÚ- caniques ci-devant Ducommun, and Luttenauer, C. April 6. Toothed wheels; mounting wheels on shafts.-An elastic toothed wheel applicable to prevent shocks on reversal in the driving-gear of machines with reciprocating parts, such as planing-machines, rolling-mills, conveyers, &c., comprises a toothed pinion k, loosely mounted upon the boss of a disk 9, and carrying radial leaf springs 10 firmly bearing against pins 11 adjustably mounted on the disk, which, with a transmission pinion e, is fixed to the shaft. The leaf springs are fixed at one end and connected at the other end by links 1. The pins 11, which are radially adjustable by means of regulating-screws 8 and lock-nuts 7, are slightly eccentric to the straps 12 of the spring 10 in the normal position, to allow for radial extension of the springs when stressed. Adjustable stops 13 may be provided to limit the stress upon the springs for one or both directions of drive.
Patent GB-190710991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Signalling Devices for Tramways, Railways and the like.
Inventor: DEWHURST EDWARD
Filed: 1907-05-10
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 10,991. Dewhurst, E. May 10. Electric contact arrangements, operation of by interaction with passing collectors. - A car entering the section and passing the contactmaker, Fig. 2, puts a metallic bar c, supported on a bar d carried by two ears c sweated to the trolly wire a, in contact with the trolly wire, and thereby energizes the magnet of the signal apparatus.
Patent GB-190711550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extension Ladders.
Inventor: DEAN SYDNEY
Filed: 1907-05-17
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 11,550. Dean, S. May 17. Ladders. - R e - lates to extension ladders of the type described in Specification No. 25,723 A.D. 1899. The supporting bracket is pivoted and falls automatically to its normal position. The pivots g are each mounted in a boss i formed on a plate k screwed to the inside of, and fitting into, a recess formed in the bottom portion of the ladder. Each plate carries a stop l, against which the bracket arm f bears when in the normal position. To prevent twisting of the bearing-plate k, a projection m on the bottom of the plate is let into the front of the ladder, or the inner side of the plate is provided with a blade or blades to be embedded in the ladder sides. A forwardly-projecting shoulder n, to which a cord e is attached, engages with a stop and prevents the bracket from tilting too far. The top portion of the ladder is raised by a rope passing over a pulley q attached to the lowest rung o, one end r of the rope being attached to the bottom section a, the other end passing over a pulley r<1> fixed to the bottom section and hanging freely.
Patent GB-190712821-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Checking Picking-sticks in Looms.
Inventor: FIELD MILLARD FILLMORE
Filed: 1907-06-03
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 12,821. Field, M. F. June 3. Loom picking-sticks, cheeking.-To check the picking-stick 6, a main strap 7, connected by springs 11 to depending posts 12, is provided with slots 13 for the reduced ends 14 of supplementary checking-straps 15, 16, the picking-stick moving between the straps. The strap 7 is supported in the looped end 9 of a double hook hanger 10 hooked on to the end iron of the lay. The number of the checking-straps 15, 16 is varied to change the force of the checking action. They are situated on both sides of the stick 6, and offer little resistance to the forward motion thereof.
Patent GB-190715036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Process of Fractionating Petroleum.
Inventor: WELLS WILLET CASEY
Filed: 1907-06-29
Granted: 1908-09-29
Abstract: 15,036. Wells, W. C., and Wells, F. E. June 29. Distilling oils. Petroleum is fractionated by gradually raising the temperature of the oil, and at the same time forcing through the liquid a current of a permanent gas, other than air or oxygen, at substantially the temperature of the oil. The temperatures used are lower than those required in ordinary processes of distillation, the distillation of the sulphur in the production of illuminating - oil being thus obviated. Where gases such as hydrogen are employed, the mixed vapours are too light to entrain particles of the liquid. The apparatus comprises a still A provided with perforated tubes H for the admission of the gas, together with a condenser C, a receiver D, a blower E, and a gasholder I. In order to eliminate the water and benzene, a preliminary still may be used in which the petroleum is heated in a coil X immersed in the liquid in the still, and is then divided into films and drops by means of a rose Z and a perforated diaphragm Y. Heavy oils may be diluted with light oils and subjected to chemical treatment, the light oils being afterwards removed by means of this process.