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Patent GB-190602666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Artificial Cables & Electrostatically Inductive Resistances, and in Material for Making the same.
Inventor: MANSBRIDGE GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-02-03
Granted: 1907-02-02
Abstract: 2666. Mansbridge, G. F. Feb. 3. Resistances.-Artificial cables are made from " foiled paper," two or more strips of which with or without strips of plain interleaving paper are rolled up together. Strips of foil are used to connect the strips of foiled paper in series and also act as terminals. One strip only may be used as the resistance, the other strip being provided with a number of connexions bunched together. Any desired ratio between resistance and capacity may be obtained by varying the width of the foiled paper or the thickness of the dielectric, and the continuity may be increased by substituting two strips with their metallic sides together for each single strip of foiled paper. Specification No. 19,451, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Electrioity, Regulating &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190607666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Warp Sizing and Drying Machines.
Inventor: MARTIN THEODORE
Filed: 1906-03-30
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 7666. Martin, T., and Bamford, E. March 30. Drying yarns and threads.-In machines for sizing and drying warps in which the drying-air is heated in passing through a cylinder b by steampipes, the heated and moistened air, which has been drawn by a fan f through horizontal compartments through which the warp passes, is driven by the fan into an expansion chamber h wherein it deposits its moisture, afterwards repeating the cycle of operations. The apparatus is made airtight, and moisture is occasionally removed from the expansion chamber.
Patent GB-190611743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators
Inventor: PITTS HERMAN HENRY
Filed: 1906-05-19
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 11,743. Pitts, H. H. May 19. Acetylene.-An apparatus, in which the carbide is automatically supplied to the water, comprises a closed tank or generator 1 with a water-sealed head 11, which supports the carbide magazine 2, and a gas-holder 3 with a flotable bell 4, designed to operate the carbide-supply valves. The bell is retained in a vertical position by means of a central tube 22 which slides over a bent pipe 20 connected with a blow-off 25 ; any excess of gas passes through perforations 23 in the tube 22 and escapes through the tube 20. The holder is connected to the generator by a pipe 30 which opens above the water level, into a floating trap 32 or non-return valve, and extends downwards into a water bath 21 at the base of the holder ; excessive pressure breaks this water seal, and the gas escapes through an open flange 38 at the bottom of the pipe 20. The carbide is fed from the magazine through a valve 7 which is enclosed, and so protected from too heavy a weight of carbide, by a .second valve 8. Both valves are operated by one end of a pivoted lever 42 which is connected by means of a U-shaped rod 46 with a second lever 6. This lever is attached at one end to the outside of the magazine and at the other end, by means of a hook 51, to the bell; when the bell rises the valves are closed. An auxiliary or safety valve 9 is also provided and swings upon a pivoted rod 52. This valve is normally held open by means of a weight 61 attached to a second U-shaped connecting-rod 60, and is closed when the bell rises to such an extent that a lug 62 lifts the weight. An agitator 65 is provided at the base of the generator to remove scum &c., and a cut-off or stopcock 31 opens the generator to the atmosphere. The magazine is closed by means of a screw clamp 41, which is connected by a chain 68 to the lever 6, so that the cover cannot be removed without raising the lever and so closing the valves 7, 8.
Patent GB-190618319-A (GB)
Title: Means for Connecting Rail Ends Together.
Inventor: BROOKFIELD THEODORE
Filed: 1906-08-15
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 18,319. Brookfield, T. Aug. 15. Rail joints.-A rail joint to prevent downward flexure of the rail ends and having an uninterrupted rolling surface is constructed without the use of fish-plates and is self-supporting. The rail end is spliced, and on the opposite side and extending a little beyond the inner end of the splice, the rail is thickened, as shown at 3. The splice is tapered as shown. Beyond the shoulder 5, the flange is retained, as shown at 7, to support the tip 6 of the other rail, which has its flange cut away at 8 to correspond. Elongated bolt holes 9 are provided. The full depth of the rail is maintained throughout the main part of the splice.
Patent GB-190619655-A (GB)
Title: An Adjustable Angle, Clip Attachment for Holding Plates, Cups and Saucers, Vases, Photographs and the like
Inventor: DAVIES JOSEPH GRAHAM
Filed: 1906-09-04
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 19,655. Davies, J. G. Sept. 4. Hinges.-An adjustable angle-piece for supporting an article at any desired inclination consists of two metal strips A, B, Fig. 7, one A, Fig. 2, of which is cut so as to allow the middle part to be curled into circular form as shown at C, the side pieces D, D' being formed into a spring clip. The part C neatly fits a slot F in the second strip B which may be fastened to a wall or the like, the desired angle between the strips being obtained by sliding the part C within the slot F and is securely maintained by the weight of the article supported in the clip D or other clip, for example a pivoted jaw spring clip, to which the device may be adapted. The device may support a vase, photograph, plate, or the like as shown in Fig. 7, or cup and saucer, Fig. 8, and may be used for a boot-rest, in which case, the clip D is secured to a shelf or the like.
Patent GB-190620461-A (GB)
Title: A Combined High- and Low-neck Garment with Detachable Neck Piece for Ladies' Underwear.
Inventor: FRY LILLA MARY
Filed: 1906-09-14
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 20,461. Fry, L. M. Sept. 14. Combination undergarments. - A woollen combination undergarment, which may be worn with high or low necked dresses, is provided with a separate neck-piece b; of any desired shape and attached by buttons, - hooks, or laces c, as shown.
Patent GB-190621036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Guards for use in Unstoppering or Uncorking Bottles
Inventor: LEVICK JOHN
Filed: 1906-09-22
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 21,036. Levick, J. Sept. 22. Bottles; opening internally-stoppered bottles; corkscrews and cork-drawers.-A guard for use in opening internally-stoppered bottles, or in uncorking, is preferably made of metal and consists of a funnel-shaped sleeve a, the upper end of which may fit a socket in the flange of the opener b, as shown in Fig. 2. Or the upper part is slit at a<2>, Fig. 8, to render it springy, and formed with an internal rib a<3> against which the flange of the opener b, Figs. 7 and 8, may abut. The upper part of the guard may be split at a<2>, Fig. 10, the two parts being drawn together around the opener by a bolt e. As applied to cork-drawing machines, the guard is provided with an internal plug or ring b against which the bottle mouth is pressed, the nozzle f of the machine being split and clamped around the guard by a bolt f<1>.
Patent GB-190626171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Pulling Rods, Piles, Pickets and the like from the Ground.
Inventor: RICHTER JOSEF
Filed: 1906-11-19
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 26,171. Richter, J. Nov. 19 Hauling out landfast objects; lifting-jacks; lifting- dogs.-Apparatus for pulling rods, piles, pickets, &c. from the ground, in which a lever mounted on a stand operates a pair of gripping-tongs having a vertically sliding pivot, is constructed so that the jaws of the tongs open automatically when the hand-lever is raised. Figs. 1 and 2 show the stand a carrying the hand-lever b which is linked to the upper end of the tongs f. The pivot g of the tongs is guided in a vertical slot in the stand, and the jaws ate connected by chains k to the outer ends of projections on the stand, so that when the tongs are moved downwards bodily, the jaws are opened automatically.
Patent GB-190626669-A (GB)
Title: A Hand Hearse
Inventor: CHAPMAN ROBERT
Filed: 1906-11-24
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 26,669. Chapman, R. Nov. 24. Biers.-A hand hearse or bier which may be wheeled or carried comprises a framework h which has a closed roof, glass sides, and open ends and is attached to side bars a curved at the ends to form handles b and connected by cross-pieces c, d and bolts e, the whole being mounted upon a pair of wheels through springs k. The frame may be further strengthened by angle-brackets g, and the floor of the hearse is composed of boards between which are mounted rollers f. Straps are provided for securing the coffin, and pivoted legs l may be turned down to support the vehicle.
Patent GB-190626970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes or Baskets for the Carriage of Fruit and other similar Goods.
Inventor: NORMAN ARTHUR JOHN
Filed: 1906-11-27
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 26,970. Norman, A. J. Nov. 27. Fruit baskets.-A box or basket for fruit has the sides formed from two strips a, b, Fig. 3, of veneer or thin wood cut with the grain vertical, and the sides are held together by a suitable binding c of willow or other material, connected to the sides by wire-stitching. The separate wooden bottom f, which is secured to the sides by nailing or wirestitching, may rest upon a rib g of willow, or it may be secured in position by a band k, Fig. 21, of veneer supported from the sides and further secured by a stiffening-strip n. The box or basket may be provided with a handle fixed to ore of the sides and having a flexible metal strip adapted to hook on the other side, and the handle may also be arranged to be flush with the sides of the basket. In other modifications, the handle may be in two halves each attached to one side of the basket, their other ends being connected by a band or loop in the middle, and also the handle may be formed. of two superposed strips of thin veneer.
Patent GB-190627268-A (GB)
Title: High Pressure Pipe Joint
Inventor: SMARTT SYDNEY JAMES LIFFORD
Filed: 1906-11-30
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 27,268. Smartt, S. J. L. Nov. 30. Flange joints.-Relates to a pipe coupling such as is described in Specification No. 2373, A.D. 1898, for high-pressure joints without the use of loose packing-materials. The flange A is formed with a groove C of square section bevelled at the edges, and the flange B is formed with a tapered ridge D. A step E is formed on the flange B to prevent the flanges from bending when the bolts are tightened.
Patent GB-190629304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mail Bag Delivering Devices.
Inventor: IRION WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-12-22
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 29,304. Irion, W. April 25, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Mail-bag catchers and dischargers.-The car and track structures are shown separately in side elevation in Figs. 1 and 3 respectively, and in juxtaposition for transfer in end view in Fig. 2. The car element consists of a collecting-hook 6 carried by a shaft 3 which, when turned by a handle 4 from the inoperative position of Fig. 1 to that shown in Fig. 2, throws out the frame 13 and delivering-hook 15 at right-angles to the car by means of gearing 10, 11. The prolongation 14 of the hook 15 is then at such a level as to be tilted by the fixed cam-surface 22, Fig. 3, of the track structure as shown in dotted lines, so that the bag is dropped off the hook into the box 17. The track bag 29 is simutaneously lifted from the ordinary crane 28 by the hook 6. Each end of the box 17 has a pair of doors that open inwardly under the impact of the bag against the action of spring hinges, which tend normally to close them against the retaining-bars 26 ; the bag is finally brought to rest by a swinging buffer 20 mounted on a shaft 19 across the box. The bottom of the box is formed of slats 27 to prevent the accumulation of rain or snow, and a door 31 in one side allows the bag to be removed. For operating in the reverse direction, the car hook 6 is rotatable in the shaft 3, being secured in the requisite direction by an arm 7 and a pin 8, which engages either of two holes, one on each side of the bearing 5.
Patent GB-190629600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Spinning Mules.
Inventor: BOTTOMLEY JOHN EDMUND
Filed: 1906-12-29
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 29,600. Bottomley, J. E. Dec. 29. Mules, governing motion for. This motion is rendered more sensitive than usual by securing the connexion from the faller and counterfaller to the governing - lever a at a point nearer than usual to its fulcrum a<3>. The connexion is constructed with a flexible part, such as a chain g, which extends between the winding-drum shaft e and the tin roller shaft f, and is provided at one end with a compact clip c for gripping the lever a and at the other end with a forked sheath h carrying a bowl i round which the chain d from the faller and counterfaller passes.
Patent GB-190715634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Systems for Controlling Electrical Devices.
Inventor: EBERT WOLFGANG EPHRAIM
Filed: 1907-07-08
Granted: 1908-07-08
Abstract: 15,634. Ebert, W. E. July 8. Signals, electric-lamp. -A comparatively large number of electric devices are controlled from a distant point by a comparatively small number of mains. The control of lamps is exemplified. The lamps are divided into groups of receiving units, and each unit is normally controlled by its own main switch. A common return main is used. The system is planned so that on connecting any one receiving unit by its own switch, any individual member of this unit is controlled by one of the other main switches. This is effected by a provision in the receiving unit for cutting out each of the other units from the control of its main switch, leaving the switches available for controlling the separate members of the first unit. The system is illustrated in Fig. 2 by a set of three units U1, U2, U3. The lamps of each unit are connected! to the terminal 5 of their own unit and to the terminals 1 of each of the other units. Each unit includes an electro-magnet M1, M2, M3. Normally the main terminals 4 and lamp terminals 1,5 are isolated, and the electro-magnets are directly under control of the switches S1, S2, S3 respectively, the normal position of the contact bars Y being that in units U2, U3, and of the double L bars X being that in unit U1. On closing, say switch S1, the electromagnet M1 is energized to connect the main terminal 4 with the lamp terminal 5 ; simultaneously also the movement of the armature core operates through the bar connexions N, to move the bars X of the units U2, U3 so as firstly to isolate the terminal 3 of the electro-magnet and so put the electro-magnets M2, Ms out of control of the switches S2, S3, and secondly to connect the lamps terminals 1 of the units U2 and U3 with the main L2, L3. By closing the switches S2 or S3 one or both of the lamps of the unit U, may be used. By this system with n mains and switches, n (n-1) centres may be controlled. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, each lamp of the unit has separate terminals 5, 6. The system may also be extended by having an additional polar switch H1, H2' as shown in Fig. 6, and a duplicated set of bars Y, Y' and main lamp terminals 6, 7, 6`, 7<1>. Alternatively to this additional polar switch, a three-wire system with double switches D1, D2, D3 may be used, as illustrated in Fig. 7. The system may be adapted for controlling the communication of signals &o.
Patent GB-190716600-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electrically Propelled Vehicle
Inventor: SCHREIBER HUGO PAUL
Filed: 1907-07-19
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 16,600. Schreiber, H. P. July 19. Motors, controlling; casings.-An electric motor for a motor road vehicle has mounted upon its casing, in a detachable manner, a controller d of the drum type. The contacts of the drum engage terminals d<3>, to which the leads from the poles of the field magnets are connected. To prevent sparking, the drum preferably works in oil. The contacts are arranged to connect the field magnets up in groups of eight magnets in series, of twice four magnets in parallel, or four times two magnets in parallel. Other systems of wiring to give different speeds may be employed.
Patent GB-190717812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Woven Figured Fabrics.
Inventor: TAYLOR THOMAS
Filed: 1907-08-06
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 17,812. Taylor, T. Aug. 6. Embossed fabrics. - Figured fabrics are woven with a plain or c a l i c o ground and a plain or calico raised figure, one we f t from a single shuttle and by preference one warp only being used. Two-thirds of the warp threads, namely the threads 1, 3, 4, 6, Fig. 1, are drawn into the jacquard harness, which is tied up in pairs so that two ends are worked by the same hook. Onethird of the warp threads, namely the threads 2, 5, are drawn into two healds, which are alternately raised throughout the weaving. In weaving the ground, the jacquard also raises the warps 6, 4 and 2, 1 alternately at each pick, Fig. 2, and the whole warp forms a plain ground, Fig. 3. When weaving the figure, the healds only are used, the weft interweaving with the warp threads 2, 5 only and forming a raised figure, and the jacquard-controlled warp threads 1, 6, 4, 3, floating under the figure.
Patent GB-190721404-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Moulding Objects in Celluloid or other Plastic Materials.
Inventor: LAMY MARIUS
Filed: 1907-09-26
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 21,404. Lamy, M. Sept. 26. Moulding celluloid combs &c.-A blank of dry celluloid is placed in a closed mould and submitted under a total pressure of 10-30 tons to a temperature of 110-133‹ C. and then suddenly cooled. The mould is arranged in a press fitted with a steam-chest supplied with steam and a cooling- agent alternately, so that an extremely rapid heating and cooling of the mould is obtained, the process being carried out within 30 seconds. The process is applicable to other substances which, like celluloid, soften under the action of heat.
Patent GB-190725168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: BURROWS CLARENCE BERTRAM
Filed: 1907-11-13
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 25,168. Burrows, C. B. Nov. 13. Bottles, non-refillable.-The neck 5, Fig. 1, of the bottle may be tapered internally or made parallel, and a perforated glass disk with slanting holes 8<a> is fixed therein during manufacture. A glass sphere 10 is attached to the disk before it is inserted, either by being lightly stuck on the disk while the glass is plastic, or by means of a wire 13, Fig. 5. Glass projections 12 are formed in the disk to centre the sphere and to direct any liquid passed inwards through the disk on to the sphere. The bottle is filled, and then the sphere is released from the disk by means of a rod or by withdrawing the wire.
Patent GB-190805270-A (GB)
Title: A Chair Attachment to Act as a Back Support.
Inventor: MILES EUSTACE HAMILTON
Filed: 1908-03-09
Granted: 1909-03-09
Abstract: 5270. Miles, E. H. March 9. Chairs.-Relates to a back-support of the kind comprising a flexible or resilient cushion, which extends across the front of a chair back and is adapted to be adjusted vertically in relation thereto, and to be caused, by the means provided for regulating the tension of its surface, to project more or less in front thereof, so as to suit the figures of different individuals. A strip r of canvas or the like or of elastic or other ribbon is placed over the end pieces q, and is fixed at one end to a distance-piece s of a light metal frame p, which is conveniently curved as shown in Fig. 1. At its other end, the strip r can be hooked on to any one of the distance-pieces t, t<1>, t<2> for regulating its tension. When the strip is made of inextensible material, springs are interposed between it and the distance-piece s, and are adapted to be fully extended when the hook engages the distance-piece. t. The frame p may be attached to the chair back by elastic cords u, each of which is connected at one end to a distance-piece, and after passing around the side-member v, is again secured to the distance-piece by hooks w. The ends of a strip passed over the end pieces q may be connected by a buckle or the like so as to form an endless band. the tension of which may be regulated. According to the Provisional Specification, the strip or endless band is connected to two frames, which are situated from each other at a distance approximately equal to the width of the chair back, and are adapted to be moved towards or away from each other by a screw or other suitable device for regulating the tension of the canvas &c.
Patent GB-190809391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Door Latches.
Inventor: ZWILLER EDUARD
Filed: 1908-04-30
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 9391. Zwiller, E. April 30. Knobs and handles, attaching; latches.-The handle a of a door latch is provided with a hollow shank b which is rotatable upon the cylindrical portion c of the latch spindle. The shank recess is angular at d so as to fit the angular portion e of the spindle when the shank is pressed in, as shown in Fig. 1. The handle is held in or out of engagement with the spindle by a spring catch g, which engages in one or other of circumferential slots h, h<1> and is released from them by depressing the plate springs i by an attachment to the door key. To prevent removal of the handle from the spindle, a spring catch m is provided which can only be released when the end n of the handle is unscrewed. In the disengaged position, shown in Fig. 2, the handle rotates freely upon the spindle through a quarter-revolution, to which it is limited by a pin p working in a quadrantal slot in the rose o, and on release is returned to its original position by a spring l.
Patent GB-190809749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks.
Inventor: STEVENS ARTHUR CHARLES
Filed: 1908-05-05
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 9749. Stevens, A. C. May 5. [Patent of Addition to No. 8235, A.D. 1907.] Latches; locks, key.-Relates to the latch-lock described in Specification No. 8235, A.D. 1907, and consists in placing ward plates 12, 13 on each side of the hole, and in arranging the follower 7, which withdraws the bolt by engaging a slot 8 therein, in contact with one side of the casing to prevent motion in one direction. A slot is cut in the other side of the casing to allow the follower to turn in withdrawing the bolt.
Patent GB-190811506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lathes.
Inventor: JEAN GOTTLIEB WYLER
Filed: 1908-05-27
Abstract: 11,506. Wyler, J. G. June 7, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91, of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Lathes.-In a hollow-spindle lathe, the mandrel a rotates in bearings b and is maintained in position by conical surfaces a<1>, b<1>. A sleeve g slidable longitudinally in a sleeve i, itself slidable in the mandrel, carries a gripper f. The sleeve i is provided at one end with a coned surface to operate the gripper f. The work is advanced through the medium of cams i<i>, g<1> acting on the corresponding sleeves i, g. A guide k for the work may be secured in a cavity in the mandrel by a screw nut l.
Patent GB-190812781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Art of Ageing and Conditioning Flour Artificially.
Inventor: LORING FREDERICK HENRY
IPC: A21D15/00
Filed: 1908-06-15
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 12,781. Loring, F. H. June 15. Preserving flour.-Flour is treated during or after manufacture, and preferably in the presence of light, with formic acid, formic aldehyde, or other organic agent capable of introducing a CO.OH or CHO group into the flour, in the form of vapour diluted with a large volume of air or other inert gas, which may be previously filtered, and mixed if desired with acetic or other organic acid. Formic aldebyde acts also as a germicide preventing the development of organisms in the flour or in the parts of the mill through which it passes.