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Patent GB-190606794-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cock for Gas and the like.
Filed: 1906-03-21
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 6794. Roessler, A. C., and Air Light Co. March 21. Rotary disk valves. - A cock having a handle movable in an horizontal plane, and of especial use in street-lighting by incandescent mantles, consists of a barrel a rotatable in a casing k about a screw h. Orifices i, n control gas and air inlets c, d provided with adjusting screws to regulate the proportions of gas and air. A by-pass g may be added. In a modification, the air inlet is omitted. The top of the casing k is contracted for fixing a burner mixing-tube thereto.
Patent GB-190607255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooling the Commutator of a Dynamo Electric Machine and in Constructing the Commutator therefor.
Filed: 1906-03-26
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 7255. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Toplis, C. M. March 26. Commutators; cooling. - The commutators of dynamo-electric machines are cooled by air drawn through longitudinal passages in the commutator segments, preferably by means of a fan, the blades of which may be separate from or attached to the segments. The longitudinal passages m, Fig. 1, may have any suitable cross-section, the commutator bars a being preferably formed in two parts, as shown in Fig. 3. The bars a are insulated from the sleeves b on which they are mounted and from the steel rings e, which hold them in place, by mica rings d, f. At the air gap n, which divides the commutator into two parts, copper vanes h are sweated to the bars, and the two sets of vanes united by flexible copper strips o. The vanes are surrounded by a casing k having openings l. The bars a may be continuous and perforated to open the passages m to the air at the place where the vanes are situated.
Patent GB-190608648-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Spongy Iron.
Inventor: TIMM FRIEDRICH CARL WILHELM
Filed: 1906-04-10
Granted: 1907-04-10
Abstract: 8648. Timm, F. C. W. April 10, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Producers.-In a process for obtaining spongy iron by the reduction of iron ores by producer gas, in which the gases are regenerated by passing them through the fuel in gas generators, the latter, after the fuel has become cooled, are " blown warm " so that carbon dioxide is chiefly produced and not carbon monoxide. A higher temperature is thereby obtained, and the use of special heating-appliances for the gases is avoided. The gases are drawn off from furnace A, which is charged with ore, by a ventilator C which forces them through the fuel in the generator D and returns them to the lower part B of the furnace. In the generator the carbon dioxide is converted to carbon monoxide, the surplus gas thereby produced escaping through pipes M, N, and the gases are also heated. When the coke &c. in the generator has been cooled sufficiently, the generator is cut out by a damper K, another generator being interposed in the gas current. The cooled generator is then " blown "warm" by compressed air introduced through valves L, the quantity and pressure of the air being regulated in accordance with the height of the charge in the generator so that carbon dioxide is almost exclusively produced. The temperature obtained in the generator is much higher than if carbon monoxide alone were obtained during the " blowing warm." The gases produced during this operation are passed to a chimney after their heat has been utilized in boilers, for heating the ore, or for other purposes. The process may be modified so that the gases from another furnace or source are utilized.
Patent GB-190610395-A (GB)
Title: The Imitation of Picture Frame Mouldings and of Picture Frames.
Inventor: COX SYDNEY ANDRE
Filed: 1906-05-03
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 10,395. Cox, S. A. May 3. Picture frames.-Picture frames are made by producing by printing or other processes the pattern of picture frames and mouldings in various aspects of light and shade on paper, cardboard, wood, metal, &c. in sheet form. In one form, lengths of mouldings of different patterns may be in sheets or in the form of long strips. In another form, sections of frames may be represented, the corners being already joined. Other mouldings may be introduced to vary the sizes of the frames. The sections are produced separately or in sheets. In another form, a series of complete frames together with additional moulding is produced on one sheet. The frames may be enlarged by the insertion of the moulding, or they may be made smaller by overlapping the parts. The patterns are represented in more than one aspect of light, preferably two, so that when frames are pieced together the appearance of actual moulding will result. The various mouldings may also be embossed to increase the effect of the imitation. When in sheets, the patterns may be stamped out with small connecting-pieces which can readily be cut. Margins, capable of being doubled underneath, may be left on the inside and outside of the mouldings. These add finish to the frame and also serve to secure in the picture or glass. The pictures may be secured to the gummed edges of the frames, or by wafers, clips, &c.
Patent GB-190614342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Prepayment Mechanism for Electric and other Meters.
Inventor: ALLAN JAMES
Filed: 1906-06-22
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 14,342. Allan, J. June 22. Electricity, supplying; gas-meters.-Describes a prepayment attachment for electric and other meters which is particularly applicable to the invention described in Specification No. 25,114, A.D. 1903. After prepayment, the sleeve band the internally-threaded shaft d, which carries a rack d<2>, are rotated by means of a handle a to cause the shaft d to traverse a worm h, a pin b<1> on the sleeve working in a slot d' in the shaft. During the rotation of a pinion e by the rack, a shoe g throws up a spring-actuated switch lever k by engaging a notch n to close the main circuit at l, the lever being retained in this position by a spring-actuated detent m. The shaft d is now returned without rotation as the meter drives the worm h, rotating the pinion e in the reverse direction, a trip f pressing back the detent m and allowing a spring k<2> to open the switch. Coin action.-The inserted coin raises a detent from a notch in the disk. Registers.-The shaft of the pinion e carries a pointer e<1> working over a dial.
Patent GB-190614381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Lubrication of the Bearings of Axles.
Inventor: REES DAVID WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-06-23
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 14,381. Rees, D. W., Moreton, W. G., and Eldred, G. W. June 23. Lubricators. - A lubricator for railway-vehicle and other axles comprises a pair of leather &c. dippers H mounted on a shaft E in fixed bearings. F, F<2> and operated by toothed wheels B, D, the wheel B being mounted on the end of the axle A by means of two studs C. The dipper H may be perforated to increase the quantity of oil picked up. The front J of the axle-box is removable to enable the lubricating device to be withdrawn bodily. An oil-vessel K with openings M containing wool &c. is placed above the bearing L. In place of the dippers H, circular brushes or pads may be used.
Patent GB-190621943-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Covers for Motor Car Wheel Tyres.
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-04
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 21,943. Clark, W., [Mitteldeutsche Gummiwarenfabrik L. Peter Akt.-Ges.]. Oct. 4. Moulding tyre treads.- Treads b for motor-car tyres are moulded by means of both a collapsible core a and a solid mandrel f. The core supplies the pressure and the mandrel ensures the base of the tyre being moulded to the exact shape required.
Patent GB-190624389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Reversing the Handles of Brushes.
Inventor: REES LLEWELLYN MORRIS
Filed: 1906-11-01
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 24,389. Rees, L. M. Nov. 1. Handles are fixed to sweeping and whitewashing brusbes by an extension E of a handle socket D taking into slots or holes B, C, which cross one another at right-angles in a saddle A of wood or of cast, wrought, or stamped metal. The handle may thus be used in four different positions relatively to the brush. The extension E is provided with a transverse slot or hole F to receive a wedge or split pin G. The handle is fastened in the socket D in any well-known way. The socket D may be cast closed or made of spring metal and open ; according to the Provisional Specification, it may be tightened by a thumb-screw. The pin G may be secured to the saddle A by a chain.
Patent GB-190625043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Slate.
Inventor: HENNINGS JOHANN
Filed: 1906-11-07
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 25,043. Hennings, J. Nov. 7. Stone, artificial.-Artificial slate is formed of a mixture of 100 parts by weight of cement with 20-25 parts of brown-stone. The materials are intimately mixed and ground, and are then formed into a thin magma with water; this is poured into glass moulds and allowed to dry slowly: The moulds may be coated with grease so as to increase the impermeability of the product.
Patent GB-190627895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disc Records for Talking Machines.
Filed: 1906-12-07
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 2 7 , 8 9 5 . Raison Sociale Mondial- Phono. Dec. 11, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gramophones &c.-Disk records 1, which permit of expansion without cracking, are strengthened by being mounted without adhering in an annular metal casing 2, provided with channels 3 and upturned sides 4 for the edges of the record. Annular rings 5, with or without cords 6, fit over the edges of the casing 2. Fig. 2 shows a record with one recording-face ; that shown in Fig. 3 has two recording-faces.
Patent GB-190702505-A (GB)
Title: A Game.
Inventor: POWIS ARTHUR HERBERT
Filed: 1907-01-31
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 2505. Powis, A. H. Jan. 31. G a m e s played with balls, boards, model bridges, tees, pockets, holes, and goals. - A game is played on a pivoted board which may be tilted to cause the ball to travel over the board towards a goal or goals. In the form shown, a board formed of two hinged parts is_suspended by a hook and eye from a stand h, in which are arranged a number of goals y. The board is provided with handles b, and the ball c is started from the handle end of the board. In travelling towards the goals y, the ball may be directed or fall into a number of holes or pockets w, s, u, x, and points are scored or deducted ; the ball is re-started from tees r on the board. Various obstacles &c. are arranged on the board, such as mounds or banks p, t, v, inclines or bridges i, k provided with raised borders, inclines l, m leading to a mound o, and a partly enclosed space j into which the ball may be rolled. The board preferably has a raised border, which may be broken in places. One of the goals y may represent a club-house. The end of the board is curved. The board may be suspended from above, and the goals y may be detachably connected to the end of the board.
Patent GB-190704691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pasting Mechanism for Printing Machines and the like.
Inventor: DOW WILLIAM SAUNDERS
Filed: 1907-02-26
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 4691. Dow, W. S., and Smith, E. J. Feb. 26. Associating apparatus. -In apparatus for applying transverse lines of paste to a web k, the pasting-blade a is mounted on a shaft f driven by epicyclic gear so that the blade a contacts alternately with the supply roll l and the web. It is surrounded by a cylinder d to prevent the paste from being splashed about. The cylinder may either be stationary and provided with two diametrically opposed slots for the blade, as shown, or it may revolve, in which case only one slot is needed. The invention is particularly applicable to printing and like machines.
Patent GB-190711794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Control of Electric Motors.
Inventor: LANG JOHAN GUSTAF VIKTOR
Filed: 1907-05-21
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 11,794. Lang, J. G. V. May 21. Dynamos, regulating; motors, controlling.-In the control of electric motors, in which resistances are connected in shunt with the series field winding, the shunt path is broken when the main circuit is broken, and is maintained broken for a sufficient period of time to ensure the energizing of the series field before the shunt path is again established ; the invention is particularly applicable to the regenerative control of motors on road vehicles. The switch D, Fig. 1, which completes the circuit of the shunt resistance C, is operated by a coil d<1> in the circuit of the series field winding B, and a dash-pot d' is provided which permits the switch to open directly the motor circuit is broken but prevents the switch from closing before the series field is built up. In place of the dash-pot d<2>, a coil d<0> may be connected across the series winding B or across a coil dx, Fig. 6, in inductive relation to the field winding B, or any other suitable retarding-device may be used. The series fields B and shunt fields E oppose each other when the machines are working as generators, and assist each other when they are working as motors.
Patent GB-190716346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Systems of Distribution.
Inventor: TURBAYNE WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-07-16
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 16,346. Turbayne, W. A. July 25, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Distributing; regulating. - The action of a booster is regulated by two motors connected in series which may drive the booster. The booster C, driven by two motors D, E, is placed in series with a battery B across the mains 1, 2. The motor D is provided with two field windings D', D<2>, the former being placed across the mains, and the latter in series with the main generator A. The field winding C' of the booster C is connected to a point between the motors D, E and to the central point of the battery B. Under normal conditions, the potentials at the ends of the coil C' are equal, so that no current is given cut by the booster. If, however, the output of the generator varies, the energization of the coil D<2> alters, and the balance of potential at the ends of the coil C' is disturbed, owing to the variation in the back electromotive force of the motor D. The booster C will then charge or help to discharge the battery B according to the direction of the current in the coil C<1>. The booster C may be driven by a separate motor.
Patent GB-190720498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ornamental or Fancy Stitchings on Fabrics.
Inventor: BUCHER JOHANN JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-09-14
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 20,498. Bucher, J. J. Sept. 14, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Ornamental sewing.-A chain stitch having substantially the same appearance on both sides is obtained by looping the thread as at b, on the side of the work from which the thread is taken through the fabric, and spreading the loop so that it is threaded by the next loop, which is taken through the fabric.
Patent GB-190720930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Raising of Water by Gaseous Pressure
Inventor: WETHERELL ERNEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-09-20
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 20,930. Wetherell, E. W. Sept. 20. Direct gas-pressure apparatus.-For discharging water, from mines or other excavations, two chambers C, D, Fig. 1, are used, the latter forming a water chamber, and the former being charged with substances, such as limestone and mineral acid, that will generate gas. In operation, the chamber D is allowed to fill with water through a valve E, which is then closed. A valve G is then opened, whereupon the water is discharged through a check valve K. The valves may be worked by hand or automatically. In a modification, the chamber C is formed in the wall of the mine, and the chamber D is carried on a bracket adjustable as to level. The two chambers may be formed in one structure, if desired, or part of the mine may be sealed and used as the gas generator.
Patent GB-190721557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Holding and Turning the Leaves of Music and Books.
Inventor: ALRICH HENRY
Filed: 1907-09-28
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 21,557. Alrich, H., and Stockmeyer, J. Sept. 28. Leaf-holders; leaf-turners.- A leaf - turning apparatus for books, music, &c. is provided with an adjustable book-rest, a leaf-holding arm attached to a rotatable spindle at one side of the frame of the apparatus, a rotatable foot at the upper righthand corner to cause the sheet to be turned to be bulged out, and a leaf-turning arm adapted to turn down about an axis at the centre of the upper part of the frame so as to pass behind the bulging part of the leaf and turn it over. All the parts are actuated by a hand or treadle operated lever 33, Fig. 1, engaging the lower of two sliding cross-pieces 26, 25 in which turns a spindle 27 carrying the leafholding arm 28. The spindle 27 is rotated by a pin 32 on the fixed frame 21 engaging a camgroove 30 in the enlarged end of the spindle. The parts are returned by a spring 35, the compression of which is regulated by an adjustable crosspiece 23. A rack 36 carried by the upper sliding cross-piece 25 gears with a toothed wheel on an horizontal spindle 19, which operates the rotatable foot 51 and leaf-turning arm 63 through the bevel - gearing carried by bearing blocks 38, 58 adjustably secured to an horizontal guiderod 17. The india-rubber or like foot 52, Fig. 4, by which the leaf is bulged, is secured as shown to an arm 46 pivoted to a radial arm 44 on the rotatable spindle 40, to which is also secured a cam-shaped arc 49. The foot 52 is pressed into engagement with aleaf and released by parts 54, 55, pivoted together and to a fixed arm 53 and pressed together by a spring. These parts carry rollers engaging the cam-surface of the arc 49 and the back of the pivoted arm 46. The leaf-turning arm 63 has an adjustable extension 64 with a smoothly polished terminal 65. The vertically adjustable book-rest 5, Fig. 1, is preferably provided with a spring leaf-holder 69 with a roller 70 at the end, and has guide-arms engaging slots 8 in the back-board 9, to which it is clamped by a screw 4 and nut 6, Fig. 9, and to a sleeve 3 engaging a guide-bracket 1. The back-board carries dowel pins engaging guide-holes in brackets carried by the main frame, and is adjusted according to the thickness of the book by a rack 11 engaging a pinion 12 operated by a side button 14, Fig. 1, and retained in position by a ratchet-wheel 15 and detent 16.
Patent GB-190722044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Unions or Connections for Wires, Rods and Tubes for various purposes.
Inventor: WEBB HENRY
Filed: 1907-10-07
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 22,044. Webb, H. Oct. 7. Brakes.-An adjustable coupling for bicycle brake rods consists of a short length of tube with flanged ends a on which are mounted nuts b, preferably of the form shown and milled externally. These nut s are capable of rotary and slight rocking movements and screw on to the ends of the rods c, c<1> to be coupled. Lock-nuts d may be added.
Patent GB-190722107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Compound Steam Engines.
Inventor: LENTZ HUGO
Filed: 1907-10-07
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 22,107. Lentz, H., and Bellens, C. Oct. 7. Compound engines.-In a compound poppet-valve steam-engine, the exhaust valves of the highpressure cylinder act as admission valves to the low-pressure cylinder. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the valves are arranged between the high-pressure cylinder a and the low - pressure cylinder b. The admission valves c, d of the highpressure cylinderare arranged in the valve chest, the exhaust valves g, h of the high-pressure cylinder control the passages leading to the lowpressure cylinder, and the exhaust valves i, j of the low-pressure cylinder open to the uptake k. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the valves are arranged in groups at the ends of the cylinders, and are controlled by a cam shaft passing through the bearing s.
Patent GB-190722749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Propellers.
Inventor: BEEDLE WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-10-15
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 22,749. Beedle, W. Oct. 15. Screw propellers. -Relates to t b e type of propeller described in Specification No. 7009, A.D. 1906, and consists in increasing the width of the blades towards the top as s how n at a<1>, a<2> respectively.
Patent GB-190723177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to Railway, and Road Carriage, and other Sliding Windows
Inventor: CLARKE THOMAS EASON
Filed: 1907-10-21
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 23,177. Clarke, T. E. Oct. 21. Window opening and closing apparatus.- Windows of railway carriages &c. are opened by means of chain gearing operated by a handle sliding along the garnish rail. One chain J is fixed to the frame at L, passes over pulleys D, C, E, and is attached to a plate M at the bottom of the window ; the other chain K is fixed at P, passes over pulleys F, G and a pulley at the bottom of the door, and is attached to the plate M. To open the window, the handle B is rocked sideways on the pivot c thereby withdrawing the spring bolt e from the holes X in the base-plate. The handle is then free to move laterally, carrying with it the pulleys D, E, which are fixed to the handle plate. To close the window, the handle B is pushed in the opposite direction when the bolt e slides up the bevelled edges of the holes X. The working parts are closed in by the slotted rail Z.
Patent GB-190802892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nests for Caged Birds
Inventor: COCKROFT THOMAS MARSDEN
Filed: 1908-02-10
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 2892. Cockroft, T. M. Feb. 10. Moulding nests for caged - birds. An outer lining C<3> of paper or textile fabric is placed in one mould A, while a layer C<1> of felt, wadding, &c. is temporarily secured to the outer surface of another mould C. Plaster of paris or cement, in a plastic condition, is spread over the outer lining C<3> fixed in the mould A or the upper surface of the inner lining C' and a wire hanger D suspended between the two linings. The moulds are then brought together, and the cement &c. allowed to set with the wire D in position. If desired, the outer lining C<3> may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190811486-A (GB)
Filed: 1908-05-27
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 11,486. Incandescent Heat Co., and Smallwood, A. May 27.. Fire-bridges; heat-storing fittings in flues.-In a furnace fitted with the secondary combustion chamber described in Specification No. 5997, A.D. 1908, air is delivered into the furnace flue immediately after stoking from a hollow bridge, and arrangements are provided for gradually reducing the air supply as the green fuel becomes incandescent. The bridge consists of a hollow box having removable partitions with openings d' alternately at opposite ends. The air enters by an opening a<4> controlled by a damper d, passes upwardly through the bridge along a winding course, as indicated by arrows, and is delivered into the furnace flue through a perforated plate f. Portions of the front and back plates may be hinged to allow of access for cleaning &c. The damper d is opened immediately after firing, and the closing is regulated by a suitable retarding-device, such as a clock-work mechanism with a wind-vane governor. An additional hand-operated damper may be fitted to regulate the passage of air through the perforated plate f.
Patent GB-190815647-A (GB)
Title: Rubber and Ink Eraser Protector
Inventor: COCKER WILLIAM HADFIELD
Filed: 1908-07-23
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 15,647. Cocker, W. H. July 23. Erasers.-A protector for erasers consists of an elastic sleeve e with the open ends coiled over to form ridges b. The protector is rolled or folded over as shown to expose the eraser f for use.