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Patent GB-190500827-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Cleaning Roots, either with Water or not, also in conjunction with a Root Cutter or separately.
Inventor: PHILLIPS ALBERT MORGAN
Filed: 1905-01-16
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 827. Phillips, A. M. Jan. 16. Roots, cleaning and washing.-In a machine for cleaning roots, which may be used in connexion with a root-cutter, the roots pass from a hopper F, Fig. 1, on to a moving platform B, which carries them against a cleaning- roller C, rotating in an opposite direction and with a higher velocity. The axis of the roller is adjustably inclined, so as to discharge the roots from the platform. One bearing of the axis consists of a universal joint D, and the other bearing E is adjustable horizontally. The roller may be made of conical form. The roller C and platform B may be immersed in a tank G, Fig. 3, which may contain water, and the platform is inclined so that, by reversal of the direction of movement, the roots are discharged from the tank. The moving platform is formed of laths carried by bands A. According to the Provisional Specification, the platform may be formed of reciprocating bars or strips, or of a series of rollers, or an inclined board may be used. The cleaning-roller may be made with corrugations, spikes, helical flutes, or bristles.
Patent GB-190501855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Furnaces of Steam Boilers of the Lancashire, Cornish or other similar Type.
Inventor: SMALLWOOD ALFRED
Filed: 1905-01-31
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 1855. Smallwood, A. Jan. 31. Steam-generator furnaces; heat-storing fittings in flues; smoke-consuming.-An inner tube E, of firebrick, fire-clay, plumbago, or other material, is placed inside the flue B of a Lancashire or similar boiler, and supported at the bottom by a partition e<1>. The gases pass through the inner tube, which becomes incandescent, and are led to the upper space K between the two tubes, from which they pass at the end near the grate to lower spaces H, J, which are separated from the top space by divisions e<2>. The inner tube or "combustion- " chamber " E may be formed of a cone shape and may be provided with internal ribs or projections for causing a mixture of the unburnt gases, and the arrangement of the "heating-chambers" H, J, K. may be varied.
Patent GB-190514812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pin Tickets or Tags
Inventor: JOHN JOHN CORNELIUS ST
Filed: 1905-07-18
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 14,812. St. John, J. C. July 18. Tickets.-Pin tickets or cards A, made of stiff cardboard, are attached to fabrics, clothing, &c., by pressing the fabric C from behind into one or more holes a<3>, Fig. 1, or depressions a', Fig. 11, in the ticket, and then passing one or more pins B through the thickness of the ticket and the inserted portions of the fabric. In another form, the tickets are backed with cloth, the pins B then being inserted between the card and its backing. By these arrangements, the whole or greater portion of each pin is concealed in the card. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 22,502, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190518331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: DAVIS THOMAS
Filed: 1905-09-11
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 18,331. Davis, T. Sept. 11. Crescent - shaped chamber type.-In steam or compressed-air engines of the e crescentshaped chamber type having hinged vanes pressed outwardly by springs, a part J of the casing is made concentric with the shaft E. The piston D carries three hinged vanes C pressed outwards by tangentiallyarranged spring- pressed plungers K. The inlet port is shown at B and the exhaust port at F, the latter opening as the former is closed.
Patent GB-190523982-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Treatment or Process for Effecting the Preservation of Alimentary Substances.
Inventor: SALOMONS DAVID LIONEL
Filed: 1905-11-21
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 23,982. Salomons, D. L. Nov. 21. Preserving milk, meat, &c.-Milk, meat, &c. are preserved by treatment with R÷ntgen rays, after being hermetically sealed up in glass vessels which are transparent to the rays.
Patent GB-190524289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsable Dredger Top Boxes.
Inventor: COMINGS WILLIAM RIGHTER
Filed: 1905-11-24
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 24,289. Comings, W. R. Nov. 24. Folding boxes for holding pulverized or powdered material have dredger ends, which can be exposed for use or closed to retain the contents. A paper, cardboard, or other blank, scored as shown in Fig. 1, is folded to form a triangular tube. The ends are then partly closed by the folds 7, 9, 12, 13, Figs. 1 and 4. One end is closed by folding down the flaps 7, 8, 10, as shown in Fig. 5, which shows the reverse side of the box. The contents are distributed through the perforations in the other end, the passage of the material being controlled by pressing the throat of the end fold. The box is closed by bringing the end folds together, as in Fig. 6, and securing them by an adhesive seal or label 16, or by a sliding band. The unperforated end may be used as an adjustable pourer.
Patent GB-190524922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Platen Printing Presses.
Filed: 1905-12-01
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 24,922. Waite, F., and Waite & Saville. Dec. 1. Platen presses; inking-apparatus.-Relates to platen presses in which the type bad is mounted on a rocking frame, and consists in means for adjusting the type bed. The type bed 6 is provided with two rearwardly projecting studs 7, which pass through holes 8 in the rocker 1, helical springs 11 being placed between collars 9 on the studs 7 and the rocker 1 to hold the bed 6 firmly in its seat. In the frame 1 are four main adjusting-screws 13 which alinewithfour auxiliary screws 12 in the bed 6. On the screws 13 are chain-wheels 14, around which passes an endless chain 15, the ratio of the wheels 14 being such that the top screws are operated quicker than the lower ones, to retain the correct relative position of the bed 6 and platen. The heads of the top screws 13 are squared to receive the-operating-key. Any farther fine adjustment of the bed is accomplished by means of the auxiliary screws 12. The chain 15 passes round two guide-rollers, one of which is mounted on an adjustable bracket 17, to facilitate the adjustment of the tension of the.chain. The screws 13 may be connected by spur-gearing instead of as described. The type bed 6 is provided with spring-roller guide-rails 18, which engage studs on the side frame which support the inking-apparatus. According to the Provisional Specification, the greater feed of the top of the type bed may be obtained by making the chain-wheels 14 all of the same size and forming the thread on the upper screws 13 of a greater pitch than that of the lower screws.
Patent GB-190525783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Hydraulic Mains for Gas Retorts.
Inventor: TOOLEY GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-12-11
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 25,783. Tooley, G. W. Dec. 11. Hydraulic mains.-The hydraulic main is divided into longitudinal compartments and the ascension pipes from each tier of retorts are led to the same compartment, the arcs being provided for sealing and unsealing the dip-pipes in any compartment and for regulating the seal. The ascension and cross pipes from three tiers of retorts lead to dippipes b, b<1>, b<2> entering the main f, which is divided into three compartments by plates g, g<1>. The compartments are provided with outer pipes h, h<1>, h<2>, fitted with three-way cocks i, i<1>, i<2> which serve to place any of the compartments in connexion with a liquor supply tank k or with a liquor main n. When the retorts in one tier are being charged, the compartment is placed in communication with the tank k, and the dip-pipes in the compartment are sealed. When the retorts have been charged, the compartment is emptied and the dip-pipes therein are unsealed. The depth of seal may be regulated by means of a weir valve l. A gas outlet o from the main f leads to the foul main q, a valve p being interposed. In some cases, the groups of ascension pipes from each end of through retort benches may lead to separate hydraulic rams. The tank k may secure any number of hydraulic mains.
Patent GB-190600891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Transmission Mechanism particularly applicable to Automobiles.
Inventor: MAHOUT LOUIS ERNEST
Filed: 1906-01-12
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 891. Mahout, L. E. Jan. 28, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motor road vehicles.-Relates primarily to continuouslyvariable speed cone and belt driving-gear, particularly applicable to automobiles, and comprises also improvements in clutches, means for braking the vehicle, reversing gearing and two - speed toothed gearing. Fig. 1 shows a plan of a vehicle embodying the improvements. The motor f drives the belt cone a through a clutch combined with the fly-wheel e and adapted to act as a friction clutch while starting and afterwards as a positive clutch. The clutch cone c is keyed on the driven shaft carrying the belt cone a, and slides longitudinally so as to engage either an internal conical surface in the fly-wheel or dog teeth h. The clutch cone is adjusted from the shaft m by a foot-pedal nor hand-lever o. The crossed belt r is made of trapezoidal section, and the belt cones a, p are not situated exactly opposite one another, but out of line, the rear cone p being adjustable along its shaft q. The shaft q may be totally disconnected from the differential gearing s, or geared therewith at either of two speeds by toothed wheels r<1>, s<1>, r<2>, s<2>, so as to give two ranges of speed to the belt gearing. The vehicle is braked, stopped, and then reversed by gradually moving the belt on to a conical pulley u forming a prolongation of the cone p. The pulley u is formed with internal teeth which drive a pinion w on the shaft q in the reverse direction through pinions v mounted on fixed axes.
Patent GB-190601325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preservation of Wood.
Inventor: POULSEN AXEL AUGUST VILHELM
Filed: 1906-01-17
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 1325. Poulsen, A. A. V. Jan. 17. Wood, preserving.-In order to protect wood from decay, dry-rot, insects, &c., especially wood structures or erections in situ, such as railway sleepers, telegraph poles, fence-posts, &c., there are attached to the wood plates, pieces, or nails of any metal such as zinc that under the action of atmospheric or other moisture is transformed into a soluble metallic salt which will soak into the wood.
Patent GB-190602703-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mustard Pot.
Inventor: HENGER MAX
Filed: 1906-02-03
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 2703. Henger, M. Feb. 3. Condiment receptacles.-In mustard pots fitted with a screwed spindle b and piston for expelling the contents, a special expelling means is provided, and the pot, when not in use, is placed on a stand i having a central spike l to close the aperture c. The mustard is contained in a cylinder of glass or the like closed at each end by a stopper, the lower one being removed when the cylinder is inserted in the casing b, and the upper one m retained to form the piston. This stopper m is forced downwards by a plate g fixed at the end of the spindlef. In a modification, the inner cylinder is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190602811-A (GB)
Title: Electric Apparatus for Rapidly Warming or Heating and Distributing Liquids.
Inventor: GARDNER RICHARD CORE
Filed: 1906-02-05
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 2811. Gardner, R. C., [BrÚmant, A. C.]. Feb. 5. Water supply.-Relates to a combination of an electric liquid heater and a liquid-distributing apparatus, by means of which water may be delivered at a temperature at or near the boiling- point or in a cold state. The distributor, which is movable, consists of two metal casings F, I, connected by a passage H. The casing F is connected at its lower end to the cold-water supply, and at its upper end an outlet G is fitted. The casing I, which communicates at its lower end with the heater A, has a valve arranged to control the flow of water to the heater. Instead of flowing directly through the casing F, part of the water supply may pass through the passage H and casing I to the heater, whence after being heated it rejoins the cold water in the outlet pipe G, and is mixed therewith.
Patent GB-190605640-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Holding Printing Type in Fudge Boxes.
Inventor: CLAUSE JOHN JACOB
Filed: 1906-03-08
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 5640. Clause, J. J. March 8. Printing-surfaces.-Linotypes or types are secured in a fudge box by means of an eccentric roller. The fudge box 5 has the usual fixed and movable end pieces 6, having flanges 11 which project over the ends of the linotypes 14. The movable end piece is guided by pins 8 and can be forced inwards by a set-screw 10 against the action of springs 9 on the pins 8. The end pieces are each provided with holes 17, which form bearings for an eccentric roller 15. The roller is placed in position against the linotypes and is rotated by means of a tommy or other tool, which can be inserted in holes 18. The set-screw 10 is then turned, and the roller, which is slightly longer than the linotypes, is locked in position. If separate types are used, they are held together in a known manner by means of plates having ribs which enter the nicks of the types.
Patent GB-190606690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Regulating Electric Circuits.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
IPC: H02J7/32
Filed: 1906-03-20
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 6690. Leitner, H. March 20. Lighting, systems of; regulating.-Relates to improvements on the lighting - system described in Specification No. 25,784, A.D. 1904. To prevent an overload on the lamps as the voltage rises, resistances d are introduced into the lamp circuit by a rheostat arm e, the position of which is controlled by a volt-meter control f, which operates a subsidiary motor. The rheostat arm also controls resistance g in circuit with the shunt coils of the dynamo, and -resistance l in Circuit with the voltmeter control. The dynamo shunt circuit may be divided and have resistance in each branch, or resistance in one branch and a trigger switch in the other. When the rheostat arm has moved as far as possible in a clockwise direction, it operates the trigger switch h, breaking the dynamo shunt circuit, and at the same time it short-circuits the resistance l by means of the contact n. The trigger switch h may be used to insert resistance in the lamp circuit when a small number of lamps is used.
Patent GB-190607033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Turbines.
Inventor: BARTH CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-03-23
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 7 0 3 3. Barth, C. F. Sept. 14, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for.- Leakage past the ends of turbine blocks is prevented by shrouding-rings of the form shown.
Patent GB-190608272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grapnels for Raising Submarine Cables.
Inventor: LUCAS FRANCIS ROBERT
Filed: 1906-04-05
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 8272. Lucas, F. R. April 5. Brakes for ropes.-Consists in the application of a spring-held sleeve provided with braking and guiding arms to the grapnel described in Specification No. 11,913, A.D. 1888, [Abridgment Class Ships &c. Div. I.]. The sleeve l, mounted on the shank a and pressed down by the spring m, carries circular arms l<1> which engage notches in, and act as brakes on, the arms c. The dotted lines show the arms c when holding the cable against the shank.
Patent GB-190613719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guards or Shields for the Shafts of Split Drums in Winding Machines.
Filed: 1906-06-15
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 13,719. Brooks & Doxey, and Ward, S. June 15. Guards.-A guard or shield for preventing broken ends of yarn from lapping on the drum shaft of split-drum winders is constructed from sheet metal bent to rest on the shaft at the part a, Fig. 1, and hang down from it within the drum, the ends a' of the two sides being bent round so as to spring over and clip one another. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which one of the sides only extends downwards sufficiently to embrace the shaft. The guard may be in two parts hinged or pivoted together, and plates or fingers B may be provided to prevent the yarn from traversing over the ends.
Patent GB-190614090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Harmonic Signalling for Party Line Telephone Systems.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1906-06-19
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 14,090. Wheatley, W. H., [Lorenz, C., (Firm of)]. June 19. Telephone systems; telephone calls.-In party-line telephone systems in which selective calls are given by using currents of different frequencies, the tendency of the low-frequency currents to affect the bells tuned to respond to the high-frequency currents only is overcome by using currents of different voltages, the high-frequency currents having the higher voltage. The bells are wound with coils of different resistance, or the condensers in the bell circuits are of different capacities at the various stations, the condenser with the largest capacity being associated with the bell tuned to respond to the lowest-frequency and lowest-voltage current. The Figure shows part of a system for four subscribers, the bells Q, Q<1>, Q<2>, Q<3> being tuned to respond to the currents from the generators G, G<1>, G<2>, G<3>, producing currents of frequencies 66À6, 50, 33À3, 16À6 respectively, at voltages of 200, 150, 100, 50 respectively. C, C<1>, C<8>, C<3> are condensers of “, ¢, 1, 2 microfarads capacity, respectively.
Patent GB-190619241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Solutions for Preserving Wood and other Fibrous Material.
Inventor: WOLMAN KARL HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-08-28
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 19,241. Wolman, K. H. Aug. 28. Preservative composations.-A solution for impregnatiagand preserving wood and other fibrous materialscontains a metallic salt of a strong mineral acid such as copper, iron, or aluminium sulphate, together with a substance which prevents the formation of free mineral acid and, at the same time, increases the antiseptic properties of the solution. Alkali compounds of the hydroxyl derivatives of the aromatic hydrocarbons, such as cresol, naphthol, &c., the solutions obtained in refining, with caustic soda, petroleum and the products of the destructive distillation of resin &c., or salts of hydrofluoric and silicofluoric acids, may be used.
Patent GB-190620330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fog-signalling Apparatus for Sailing-ships, Light-houses, Light-ships and the like.
Inventor: SCHAEFFER CARL
Filed: 1906-09-12
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 20,330. Schõffer, C. Sept. 12. Compressing; storing under pressure.-A hand-operated compressor b, a storage chamber a, and a horn, siren, or whistle c a r e combined to form a portable fog signalling apparatus for use on sailing-ships, lighthouses, and the like. [Reference h a s been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 12,212, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190621922-A (GB)
Title: An Attachable and Detachable Cover or Awning for Costermongers' and other Barrows, Stands and the like.
Inventor: LEVY HYMAN
Filed: 1906-10-04
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 21,922. Levy, H., and Peak, A. Oct. 4. Stands and stalls. -A detachable cover or awning for costermongers' and like stands, of the class in which the awning is carried by a spring or other roller, is formed by a blind f attached by one edge to a spring roller e carried by a pair of uprights b and by the other edge to a bar g carried by another pair of uprights a. The uprights are attached by clamps c to the stand d and are stayed by bars h.
Patent GB-190625054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Variable Speed Mechanism for Self-propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: WALL ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-11-07
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 25,054. Wall, A. W. Nov. 7. Driving-mechanism.-Relates to two-speed gearing applicable to the hub of the driving road wheel of a tri-car or motor-cycle. A. live axle A driven through a belt pulley &c. F<1> carries a friction clutch member N adapted to engage directly a member k<1> inside the hub K, conveniently as described in Specification No. 472, A..D. 1903. The axle A also carries a sun-pinion B meshing with the larger elements C of double planet-pinions, the smaller elements F of which mesh with a sun-wheel H secured to the hub K. The high speed is effected by means of the clutch N. For the low speed, the clutch N is released and a brake M is applied to a casing E which supports the planet-pinions.
Patent GB-190625122-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Neckband for Shirts
Inventor: DODDRELL THOMAS
Filed: 1906-11-08
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 25,122. Doddrell, T. Nov. 8. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Shirts.-Two tabs A, B, Fig. 1, with button-holes in register, are formed integrally on one end of a shirt neckband. The other end of.the band, with one hole C, is then sandwiched between the tabs, and a stud is run through all three button-holes. The object is to save wear by doiog away with an oblique pulling strain. A shirt with an ordinary neckband may have an additional button tab sewn on to one side.
Patent GB-190625997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coaster Hubs with Back-pedalling Brake Mechanism for Bicycles.
Inventor: ZINTER GUSTAV
Filed: 1906-11-16
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 25,997. Zinter, G. Nov. 16. Driving-mechanism; brakes.-In a bicycle coaster hub with back-pedalling brake mechanism, segments have circumferentially separated gripping-surfaces, while cam or eccentric surfaces K, L upon the driving-sleeve H expand the driving and braking segments k, l, respectively, into frictional engagement with the hub or with a brake-actuating sleeve P, according to the direction of the rotation of the sprocket-wheel. The segments, having an eccentric inner surface k<1>, l<1> and a concentric outer surface k<2>, l<2>, are retained in position by a split ring M, Fig. 7, the wings m of which enter notches m<1> in the segments. The ring, split at N, has a circular head n<1> on one end to engage a corresponding recess in the other end. The brake comprises a split sleeve R having an inturned projection r<2> to engage a groove f<1> in a fixed bearing- cone F. Between the ends of the sleeve is mounted a lever S, which, projecting into a hole in the sleeve P, has curved surfaces r, r<1> to engage corresponding surfaces upon the sleeve R. In back-pedalling, the segments l are pressed outwards to turn the sleeve P, which, through the lever S, expands the stationary sleeve R into contact with the hub. The surfaces 0, O<1> of the hub and sleeve P are preferably polygonal, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3.