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Patent GB-190502129-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Toy, Puzzle or Game.
Inventor: UNWIN JAMES BROMLEY
Filed: 1905-02-03
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 2129. Unwin, J. B. Feb. 3. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Puzzles; games played with balls, dice, and projectors.-Relates to the puzzle or game described in Specification No. 9104, A.D. 1904, and consists in arrangements to facilitate manipulation. A number of coloured glass, celluloid, &c. balls e are contained in a transparent tube c, which may be integral with a chamber a containing a die. The chamber a and tube care filled with water, and a compressible tube b, by means of which the balls e are manipulated, in order to pass them into the chamber a, is connected to the tube c by means of a shank d. The device may be used as a puzzle or game in the manner described in the cited Specification. A short tube f, which is of such a size as to allow the passage of a ball e but prevent the passage of the die through it, is arranged in the tube c, and a coiled wire ,g, with a shelf. h at the bottom for guiding the ball, is attached to the tube f. The device may be used in conjunction with an external glass vessel which may contain liquid. The exterior shape of the tube c may represent a fish &c.
Patent GB-190503977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fluid Pressure Turbines
Inventor: LENTZ HUGO
Filed: 1905-02-25
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 3977. Lentz, H. Feb. 25. Elastic-fluid turbines.-In steam and gas turbines in which the fluid is passed several times through the wheel or wheels, the directing-vanes m<1>, m<2>, &c. are made of decreasing width and increasing curvature. Fig 2 shows the invention applied to a parallel-flow turbine, but it is equally applicable to radial-flow turbines.
Patent GB-190508131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Elastic Tyres for the Wheels of Road Vehicles
Inventor: CHALLINER CHARLES
Filed: 1905-04-17
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 8131. Challiner, C. April 17. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-To prevent the wearing and cutting of the bases of india-rubber tyres fitted to rims provided with laterally-adjustable metal flanges, circumferential cheeks g of indiarubber, which may have embedded endless wires e<x>, are inserted between the external sides of the tyre and the metal flanges b. The india-rubber cheeks may be backed by metal rings f. The application of the invention to twin tyres is shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190509269-A (GB)
Title: Improved Passenger Car.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-05-02
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 9269. MacKenzie, J. W., [Ross, W. G., and McDonald, D.]. May 2. Ingress and egress of passengers, controlling.- The rear end of a passenger car is provided with entrance and exit doors which open only in one direction. The body of the vehicle A is extended to provide a platform B which is divided by means of a curved rail. The doors D are provided for the egress of passengers, and only open outwards, swing- ing back against the walls of the passage G, and the doors E swing only inwards. At the front end of the car is provided a sliding door K and a swing door L which opens inwards
Patent GB-190510684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Centrifugal Fans or Pumps and Casings therefor.
Inventor: DAVIDSON SAMUEL CLELAND
Filed: 1905-05-22
Granted: 1906-05-22
Abstract: 10,684. Davidson, S. C. May 22. Fans.-To increase the efficiency of centrifugal fans and pumps, especially of fans of the type described in Specifications No. 7050, A.D. 1904 and No. 4609, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class, Air and gases, Compressing &c.], they are so made that the region E<1> where the blade-wheel W is nearest to the casing is some distance from the outlet A, and an unobstructed wedge-shaped space H, extending from the outlet to this region, lies between the blades and the casing. The blade-wheel may be nearly parallel to the casing for a short distance near the region E<1>. It is stated that, with this construction, the pressure within the fan or pump is nearly independent of the suction and discharge resistances.
Patent GB-190516496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tooth Brushes.
Inventor: DAVENPORT WILLIAM SLOCUM
Filed: 1905-08-14
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 16,496. Davenport, W. S. Aug. 14. Toothbrushes of the kind wherein the bristles are arranged to form a longitudinal valley or depression, are made with the central terminal bristles at b, Fig. 1, of the same length as the outer terminal bristles, so as to form a cross wall of bristles which terminates and closes the central valley.
Patent GB-190518692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosives.
Inventor: SILBERRAD OSWALD
Filed: 1905-09-15
Granted: 1906-12-15
Abstract: 18,692. Silberrad, O. Sept. 15. Explosives.-Consists in the addition to nitrocellulose-nitroglycerin explosives of two or more dopes of different absorptive properties. Suitable explosives are obtained by combining the mixtures (a), (b), (c), (d) quoted below in the proportions 58À3 : 36À7-x : yx : 5. The value of y is about 2À3, and the quantity x varies with the power and velocity of detonation of the explosive. Mixture (a) contains nitroglycerin 85À84 per cent, soluble nitrocellulose 3À52 per cent, naphthalene À82 per cent, resin À82 per cent, and sodium nitrate 9 per cent ; mixture (b) contains sodium nitrate 70 per cent, and wood meal 30 per cent ; mixture (c) contains sodium nitrate 88 per cent, and resin or bituminous coal 12 per cent; mixture (d) contains 1 part of sulphur, 0À1 part of sodium benzoate, and 3À9 parts of ammonium perchlorate. Certain of the ingredients may be used in nitroglycerin explosives. Other oxidizing-agents may be employed, and phenanthrene or other sublimable hydrocarbon capable of dissolving in nitroglycerin may replace the naphthalene.
Patent GB-190523683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Pile Fabrics such as Carpets.
Inventor: SMITH RICHARD NORVILLE WATSON
Filed: 1905-11-17
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 23,683. Smith, R. N. W. Nov. 17. Pile fabrics ; carpets.-Relates to pile fabrics, such as carpets, which are woven double, either with printed pile warps or with pile warps selected by a jacquard, in such a manner that the pile warps are bound into the face of each fabric only. The wefts may be inserted either two at the back and two at the face of each fabric, or one at the back and three at the face, and the binder warps A, B, C, D are crossed preferably between the pilebinding wefts. Stuffer warps E, H are employed, and, in jacquard-woven fabrics, the pile warps K, L, M are held between the two fabrics until selected to form the pile, as shown in Fig. 1, or the unselected pile warps L, M, O, Fig. 3, may be woven into the back of either fabric, extra jute stuffer warps being woven into the other fabric. In a modified weave, the binder warps are crossed after three wefts are inserted, and the pile warps are bound into the upper fabric by one weft, unselected pile warps forming the back of the lower fabric.
Patent GB-190604915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gauges.
Inventor: BERGMANN ALBERT
Filed: 1906-02-28
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 4915. Bergmann, A. Feb. 28. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid.). Protractors. - A calliper gauge consists of a straight bar bearing scales with two adjustable jaws thereon which are extensible and may be inclined by means of a screw so as to act as angle gauges. Fig. 7 shows one side of the bar, on which the length graduations start from a central point; on the other side the zero is at one end. The two adjustable sliding-pieces 1, Fig. 1, have supports for the pivots of the jaws 3 with their extensions and set-screws 6, 7. Angular adjustment is effected by a screw 8, the lower end of which is formed to a ball point 9 and runs in a slot on the top of the slider, an index and divided sector 11, 12 being provided. The side of each sliding piece may be cut away to allow a short finely divided scale thereon to be read against the main scale.
Patent GB-190605181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steps, Ladders and the like.
Inventor: BARR ANDREW
Filed: 1906-03-03
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 5181. Barr, A. March 3. Stays.-A platform a is hinged to the back portion of a step-ladder by means of a bolt b passing through bearing-brackets c. The platform is provided with a cross-bar g and a metal hook h, which engages with a lateral bar i or a bolt i<1> on the front portion of the ladder when the latter is opened. Longitudinal ribs f are also attached to the underside of the platform to receive the bolt b, and are formed with curved surfaces j which bear upon the bolt i<1> when the ladder is being closed, causing the platform to fold up as shown in dotted lines. A small table m may be attached to the ladder in any suitable position and supported by a strut n or, according to the Provisional Specification, by a chain &c. When the ladder is closed, the table may be folded up and hung upon, a cross-bolt r by means of a hook o. The platform a may be secured in any position on the ladder by providing additional bearings for the bolt b and making holes in the front portion for the reception of the bolt i<1>.
Patent GB-190606155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Circuit Closing Devices.
Inventor: COLLINS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1906-03-14
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 6155. Collins, W. G. March 14. Switches.-In electric mercury-cup contacts for regulating resistances &c., the metallic connector, when out of contact, is held directly above the cup by the action of a spring or gravity, and is depressed into contact by a heavy plug or by other means. As shown, two mercury cups C', C' are fixed beneath an insulating board H, and are provided with an amalgamated copper connector B, carried on a spring A which lifts it out of contact when the plug D or other actuator is removed. Any number of cups may be thus joined by a suitably-shaped connector. A cloth-covered disk E, carried by a spring F, then closes the opening in the board H, and prevents the entry of dust. A lip G prevents escape of mercury if the board is accidentally inverted. To prevent deterioration of the connectors while out of contact, the ends are preferably formed with pockets to contain some of the mercury. The spring A may be replaced by a hinged rod controlled by weights or springs ; or, any other means may be employed to guide the connector through a small distance vertically or nearly vertically. The connector may be hinged about one extremity, which always remains in a cup. Instead of a heavy plug, a plug retained by friction, cams, or other mechanical means may be used.
Patent GB-190612807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosive Projectiles.
Inventor: REIDEL LOUIS
Filed: 1906-06-01
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 12,807. Reidel, L. June 1. Projectiles, ordnance ; fuses for projectiles -The shell consists of two parts A, B united by a screw B. The part A contains bullets W, W<1>arranged in and around a receptacle E, and a tube F<1> containing the bursting-charge, which is ignited upon impact by a firing-pin R, and percussion cap 0. The firing-pin is normally locked by a set-screw T, and is pressed outwards by a spring L. A rubber disk Q closes the lower half of the shell. Specifications No. 25,327, A.D. 1894, and No. 865, A.D. 1902, are referred to as to prior knowledge.
Patent GB-190618081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers.
Inventor: BECKER HUGO
Filed: 1906-08-11
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 18,081. Becker, H., and Greener, O. T. Aug. 11. Drawings to Specification. Steam generators combined with gas-producers - The shell of a gas-producer is constructed as a closed metal jacket which contains water for steam generation. External pipes conduct the steam to an air space surrounding the jacket.
Patent GB-190618512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Treatment of Ramie and other Textile Substances.
Inventor: BENDEL JACQUES
Filed: 1906-08-17
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 18,512. Bendel, J. Dec. 14, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Liquids, apparatus for treating with.-Ramie in strips, and other textile substances, are retted upon a support of four openwork frames jointed in continuation of each other. The supports f, Fig. 2,with the thoroughly wetted strips thereon, are first placed astride bars a, so that the ramie is freely exposed to the action of a softening-bath in a circular tank h, Fig. 5. The cortex or pellicle is then removed by subjecting the strips to fine jets of water under pressure during the passage of their supports from one seat k, Fig. 7, between spraying-devices n, p to a second seat l. Finally, ungumming is effected in a second circular tank h. Each support f consists of four frames 1 . . . 4, containing a trellis or grating of wide mesh, jointed one to the other by rings or otherwise. For the softening-treatment, the supports f, carrying straps of ramie z, are suspended from movable bars a resting upon two circular angle-irons d, which constitute, with radial arms b and a central shaft c, an horizontal annular frame able to rotate freely upon a step bearing i, and, by means of grooved rollers j, on the circular edge of the tank h. Pairs of pins e may be provided on each angle-iron d to receive the bars a. A heating-device is provided, such as a steam injector g with a double frusto-conical nozzle y producing an intimate mixture of the steam with the water in the tank. After a support f has made a complete revolution in the tank h, an attendant replaces it by another. He also rotates the circular frame by the interval between two successive supports and may give it a small reciprocating movement so as to agitate the ramie in the bath. The support just removed is then placed upon the triangular wire seat k which, as well as the second seat l, is preferably contracted on the side farthest from the spraying-device n, p to facilitate the passage thereon of the support f. The support, with its load of ramie, is then passed slowly from one seat to the other between the sprinkling-roses n, p, so that the loose pellicle is removed by the fine jets of water from the many holes in the outer horseshoe-shaped rose p and the central rose n. Preferably, the number of perforations on the two parts n, p are equal. The support f may be reciprocated until the pellicle is completely removed, and it is then suspended in a second circular tank, identical with the first h and containing the ungumming bath. A fresh support is taken from the softening-tank and similarly treated, and so on.
Patent GB-190619107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cellulose Compounds and to their application for the Manufacture of Filaments, Films, Ribbons and other Products.
Inventor: LEDERER LEONHARD
Filed: 1906-08-27
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 19,107. Lederer, L. Aug. 27. Cellulose esters, containing both nitro and acidyl groups, are made by the action of acid chlorides or anhydrides upon nitrocelluioses, such as collodion-cotton, celluloid, &c. In examples, acetyl chloride or acetic anhydride reacts with collodion-cotton. An inert liquid, such as carbon tetrachloride, may be added to the reaction mixture. The mixed e,ter, which is soluble in acetone, separates on adding water ; when it is desired to recover the excess of anhydride or chloride, however, the water is replaced by a liquid, such as benzene or eirbon tetrachloride, which does not dissolve the ester. The mixed ester, either alone or in conjunction with acetyl-, butyl or other simple esters of cellulose, may be formed into artificial silk in the usual way, and the filaments employed for manufacturing woven and other fabrics, for ballistic, pyrotechnic, and other purposes. Films and ribbons may also be produced. The products may be wholly or partly denitrated in the known ways, and the acid residues may be wholly or partly split off.
Patent GB-190700817-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Illustrating Mechanically the Laws Governing the Oscillation and Deflection of Magnetic Needles and for Certain Mechanical Experiments.
Inventor: BENNETT WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-01-12
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 817. Bennett, W. Jan. 12. Educational appliances; electricity and mechanics, teaching.-An apparatus for mechanically illustrating various magnetic and mechanical laws consists of a heavy bar A, supported through its centre of gravity H and carrying a pointer B which moves over a scale C. Two or more pins D, E are fixed to the bar to carry small weights, so that the bar with a weight on one of the pins represents a suspended magnet under the influence of a field of force, and its oscillations in a vertical plane represent the oscillations of a magnet in an horizontal plane. Small weights representing deflecting forces are attached to the pin D by a string passing over a small pulley F. This pulley is adjustable in height so that the forces may be applied in any direction.
Patent GB-190709039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shutters for Signalling Purposes.
Inventor: CARTER ARTHUR JAMES
Filed: 1907-04-18
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 9039. Carter, A. J. April 18. Signals, flash.- A shutter for use in signalling comprises a series of plates of segmental form pivoted to fixed points and connected by links to an annular plate slidable in a perip her a l direction over the pivots. The annular plate a is provided with a number of slots c working over pivots d of the plates e on the lantern or the like b. Each plate e has a projection f connected by a link g to a projection h on the annular plate a. On rotation of the plate a by means of the handle j in a clockwise direction, the plates e will be turned about their pivots to expose the light. On the ring being moved back to its normal position, the aperture will be closed. The plates e are preferably provided with beads or edges l, and three or any other number of plates may be used.
Patent GB-190710085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dams.
Inventor: COBURN HOWARD LINCOLN
Filed: 1907-05-01
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 10,085. Coburn, H. L. May 2, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Dams.-In shell dams in which a turbine or other water motor 15 is driven by the flow of water from one side to the other of the dam, the tail race 19 is made continuous with the supply pipe 18 and wheel casing, and its outlet end 20 is carried outside the shell so that the tail water is subjected to the inducing action of the water overflowing the dam. The tail-water conduit 19 may be flared laterally.
Patent GB-190710518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnet Boxes and Armatures of Magnets therein
Inventor: LANNING CHARLES DEWICK
Filed: 1907-05-06
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 10,518. Lanning, C. D. May 6. Loom stopmotions, electromagnets for. An electro-magnet k is contained within a box B of magnetic material, which serves as the yoke and to which is pivoted at p the lever L carrying the armature A, provided with non- magnetic stops D. The cover C is provided with an opening h to permit the lever L to pass through and limit its side play, and may also be provided with slots at the bottom for the reception of the magnet connexions.
Patent GB-190716988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ironing Machines.
Inventor: HALEY HENRY ASKE
Filed: 1907-07-24
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 16,988. Haley, H. A. July 24. Ironing-machines.-The concave ironing-bed is divided into two or more sections b, between which are arranged polishing-rollers, for the purpose of ironing, polishing, and glossing articles in a single operation. The sections preferably increase in circumferential length from the front to the rear, and between each pair of sections is arranged a polishing or glossing roll c. An extra polishing-roll may be arranged at the rear of the sections. The calender roll a is journaled in rocking arms j, which are operated by means of worm gear from a hand-wheel q.
Patent GB-190721495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Staging and Seats for Concert Rooms, School Rooms, Lecture Halls, and other places.
Inventor: WARNOCK GAVIN
Filed: 1907-09-27
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 21,495. Warnock, G. Sept. 27. Castors.-The castors q for hinged frames supporting a platform. or seats in a concert - hall, lecturehall, schoolroom, or like place are arranged with ball bearings r, and with the spindles s free to slide inside the casing t, secured to the frame, against the resistance of springs u.
Patent GB-190722088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Perforated Music Sheets for Mechanical Piano Players.
Inventor: SIBLEY JAMES THURSTON
Filed: 1907-10-07
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 22,088. Sibley, J. T. Oct. 7. Automatic instruments, tune-sheets for. A piece c of fabric of triangular or other shape is attached to the end of the perforated sheet a, the edge of which is preferably cut or serrated as shown. A sheet-metal clip e with the usual ring g is folded over the end of the fabric, and a piece of string, cord, tape, or the like is fastened in the clip. When rolled up, the sheet is secured by passing the string round the roll and beneath the member i of the clip.
Patent GB-190723550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Compressors for Air and other Gases.
Inventor: RATHMELL BERNARD
Filed: 1907-10-25
Granted: 1908-10-26
Abstract: 23,550. Rathmell, B. Oct. 25. Check valves; casings.-In air &c. compressors each valve, together with its seating and cage, stop, and other parts, is constructed so that it can be adjusted or withdrawn independently. In the compressor shown in Figs. A and B, inlet and outlet valve casings 3, 3<1> of exactly similar shape are cast in one with the cylinder 25 and are disposed symmetrically with regard to the cylinder port 2. They are fitted with similar valve cages 6, which provide seats and guides for the valves, and are held in place by screwed sleeves 7. One airtight joint 23 only is maintained by each screwed sleeve. The valves are provided with adjustable stops 8, whereby their lift is adjusted without any disturbance of parts other than the removal of the valve covers 9, which maintain a single air-tight joint 24. The valves, cages, and stops as shown are adapted to imprison gas for cushioning the valves. Pins are provided for preventing parts from rotating or slacking back.
Patent GB-190724234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Magneto and Dynamo Electric Generators.
Inventor: REID FREDERICK TREEBY
Filed: 1907-11-01
Granted: 1908-11-02
Abstract: 24,234. Reid, F. T. Nov. 1. Gas and like engines, igniting in. Electric generators, and more especially high-tension magnetos for ignition on motor-cars, are provided on the same shaft as the ordinary high-tension armature with an exciting - armature, from which current can be taken for other purposes than ignition, as, for instance, accumulator charging. The Figure shows a magneto with permanent bar magnets f, g, an armature a with high and low tension windings a<1>, b<1>, and an exciting-armature b connected as shown to the winding b<1> and to earth e through the make- and-break switch c and condenser d, and provided with a commutator h so that current can be obtained for accumulator charging or like purposes. The frame may be made so that it can be oscillated to time the spark, the ignition rocker being fixed to give the maximum spark.