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Patent GB-190618922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Ships.
Inventor: BURRELL HENRY
Filed: 1906-08-24
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 18,922. Burrell, H. Aug. 24. Ships' framing; tanks; decks.-Relates to modifications in the type of cargo - carrying steamers described in Specification No. 2 7 7 0, A.D. 1899. Cantilever webs a, constructed of plates suitably stiffened, are connected by brackets to the sloping bilge tank c, and support the ship's side and upper structure. In conjunction with the webs a, cantilever brackets b, built out from the bulkheads e, support the central portion of the top deck, so that the whole of the ship's structure is supported without the aid of stanchions or beams in the cargo space. The deck plating is pierced by a series of small openings to facilitate the passage of grain into the hold below. When the sloping corner tanks are used in conjunction with ordinary floors, the floor plate is connected to the lower boundary plate by lugs, and the lowest strake of the tank plating is extended beyond this boundary plate so as to cover the end of the floor.
Patent GB-190618925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Soap.
Inventor: THOMPSON ANNA FREDERIKA
Filed: 1906-08-24
Granted: 1907-08-24
Abstract: 18,925. Thompson, A. F. Aug. 24. Moulding soaps. - I n soap tablets of the class described in Specification No. 492, A.D. 1867, [Abridgment Class Oils &c.], in which two or more soaps are combined by inlaying, the inlaid portion is made of cruciform shape. The apparatus used comprises cruciform dies provided with cutting-edges s. Two sets are employed, one for stamping the recess in the soap tablet, the other for stamping out the piece to be inlaid. The latter form is shown in the Figure.
Patent GB-190622123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for use in the Game of Cricket.
Inventor: WEEKS JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-06
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 22,123. Weeks, J. W., and Billenness, W. R. Oct. 6. Cricket.-Stumps that automatically resume their positions when struck are so mounted that they cannot turn about their axes when struck. In the form shown in Fig.2, a stump D is formed with hole E enlarged at its inner end, and is mounted in a round base-plate B, provided with circular bosses B', by means of a bolt G which passes into the hole E and is preferably formed with a split square head G<1>, which is forced into contact with a wedge F, and is caused to engage the stump so as to prevent its rotation relatively to the bolt. The hole E is preferably lined with a split sleeve H. A rubber &c. washer J is arranged between the stump and the boss B', and a similar washer K and an iron washer L are arranged around the bolt G inside the boss B<1>. The bolt G is secured in position by a nut M, which is preferably held in place by a locking-washer or plate N of square section arranged in the boss B<1>. The bolt G has a squared end G<2> fitting in a square hole in a plate A, which is of triangular shape, and is secured to the ground by prongs or screwed to a wooden floor. The plates B, A are secured together by screws or turn buttons. The stump is allowed to move slightly when struck owing to sufficient clearance being left between the various parts, but cannot turn on its axis. In a modification, Fig. 4, the resilient support of the stump D is obtained by means of a spring 0, secured to a square washer P and to a nut M' on the bolt G. A square part G<3> of the bolt fits in a square hole in the washer P.
Patent GB-190622647-A (GB)
Title: A New Safety Portable, Manual Electric Generator for Lighting Miners Safety Lamps.
Inventor: BOWIE JOHN CUNNINGHAM
Filed: 1906-10-13
Granted: 1907-11-13
Abstract: 22,647. Bowie, J. C., and Phelps, J. H. Oct. 13. Miners' safety lamps.-Relates to electric ignition devices that can be used in mines. An electric generator D and a sparking-coil IC are enclosed in a gas-tight casing MC. The lamp is placed in a chamber R on a metal ring BC, mounted in an insulating-case VB and connected to one pole of the sparking-coil. A contact-terminal in the base of the lamp abuts against a spring bolt CC which itself abuts against a spring push PC on the coil, whereby connexion is established with the other pole of the coil. Adjusting and locking nuts LN are provided. The generator D is driven through gear-wheels by a handle placed outside the case MC. The gearing is locked by a ratchet and-pawl device F, R<1>, which is released by an adjustable screw AS when the door C of the lamp chamber R is closed. Suitable packing may be provided at G and X and where the handle spindle passes out of the casing. The door C may be locked by a hinged bolt SC. The case may be of aluminium partly or wholly lined with insulating-material WB. When a low-tension spark is required, the sparking-coil may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190622741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Indicating Devices for use with Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: SLOPER THOMAS
Filed: 1906-10-15
Granted: 1907-10-15
Abstract: 22,741. Sloper, T., and Sloper, R. Oct. 15. Signals, automatic-alarm; signals, road-vehicle.- A puncture indicator, operated by the deflation of the tyre, consists of a plate B fixed on the felloe and carrying a spindle C on which a striker C<1> is pivoted, the striker being released from its inoperative position by a lever D<3> formed on a plate D, and moved into action by a torsion spring C<2>, attached to a head C<6> on the spindle and to the striker. A jaw in the plate D embraces a lug B<1> on the plate B, a second lug B<2> passing through a forked part in the plate D. A stop C<3> on the striker is, in the inopera- ' tive position, held against the lug B<2> by the downward pressure of the spring. On deflation of the tyre, the lever D<3> moved out by contact therewith, lifts the striker, which turns under the action of the spring until a stop C<10> on the striker hits against a lug B<3> fixed on the plate D. In a modification, the movement of the striker is limited by a pin, Fig. 6, which enters the plate fixed on the felloe, for the inoperative position, and comes against the plate D for the outward movement. When the tyre is deflated, the striker hits against a striking piece F<1> and gives an alarm. This piece is spring-mounted on a rod F fixed on the vehicle body or on the mudguard, the piece F<1> being arranged to swing on the rod F to allow the striker to pass.
Patent GB-190623008-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for use as a Tent Peg, for Tethering Horses, or for Securing the Cords or Ropes of Cricket or Tennis Nets or other purposes.
Inventor: POLLARD ARTHUR READ
Filed: 1906-10-17
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 23,008. Pollard, A. R. Oct. 17. Nets for games.-A device for use as a tent peg, for tethering horses, or for securing the cords or ropes of cricket or tennis nets and for other purposes comprises two wooden or other pegs a, a<1>, Fig. 7, which are driven into the ground at an angle to one another, and are fastened together at the top by a metal ring b, which is pivotally secured to one peg a and engages with a recess in the other. The cord &c. to be secured is fastened to a hook f or the like on a wooden or other piece d, which is shown separately in Fig. 4 and is formed with inclined bevelled sides e which engage between the pegs a, at and with projections e', e<1> which act as stops.
Patent GB-190701903-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Utilization of the Waste-waters of Paper-machines.
Inventor: SCHMIDT BRUNO
Filed: 1907-01-25
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 1903. Schmidt, B. Jan. 25. Waste products, treatment and utilization of.-Tbe waste water from the suction box, couch rolls, and presses is collected in a reservoir c, from which it is forced into a settling-tank f, the useful ingredients passing to the rag-engine a while the clear water escapes by the pipe n. The waste water from the first part of the paper machine, however, is collected in a basin h, from which it is pumped into a settling-tank l, the useful ingredients being returned to the paper machine. As shown in dotted lines, the settling - tank l may be situated below the paper machine, and may receive the waste water from the latter directly, the useful ingredients being returned to the paper machine by a pump.
Patent GB-190703610-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Apparatus for Producing Air-gas.
Inventor: GROBACH GUSTAV
Filed: 1907-02-13
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 3610. Grobach, G. Feb. 14, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Carburetting.-In carburetting apparatus for power and lighting purposes, rods of absorbent material dip into the carburetting-liquid, and air is passed round the rods. In the form of apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the absorbent rods c, dipping into liquid b contained in a vessel a, are arranged in staggered rows, and partitions d are also provided, whereby the air which enters at e is caused to traverse a zigzag path to the outlet. The rods b may have the shape shown in plan in Fig. 4, or they may have the shape shown in Fig. 5. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 also states that in the form of rod shown in Fig. 5 the collars f lie against one another with their narrow edges when built together and form the horizontal partitions for the circulation of the air. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190704875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pulley Blocks.
Inventor: BASS JOHN
Filed: 1907-02-28
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 4875. Bass, J. Aug. 15,1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Pulley-blooks.-A sheave-block is provided with a hinged gate to facilitate the lifting in and out of the cable, so that it need not be passed over the sheave end first. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show a doublesheave block. Two oppositely-disposed U-shaped metallic plates form the shell of the block, the inner wall 3 of each plate being extended upward and outwardly curved, as shown, to project through the gate block 4. The shell plates 1, 2 are separated by a spacing-plate 5, and cheek-pieces 6, 7 are secured to the outer walls of the shell by bolts 8, 9. The sheaves 11, 12 are mounted upon a pin 13. From the upper edge of the outer wall of each shell 1, 2, project two parallel lugs 16, between which is pivotally secured the lower end of an arm 17 by means of a pin 18. These arms 17 are formed with openings 17<a> to receive the gateblock 4, and are oppositely - disposed with their upper ends 19 turned outward at right-angles to overhang the gate-block. Each of the projecting ends 19 of the arms 17 is formed with an opening to receive the upper end of a pin 20, carrying at its lower end an angle-plate 21 serving as a latch. A spring 22 surrounds the pin 20, and the latch is formed with an elongated slot 23 through which extends a screw 24 to serve as a guide. Spanner plates 25<a> secured to arms 17 serve as housings for the springs 22. To each of the arms 17 is secured a gate 26 by bolts 27, the gates forming extensions of the cheek-piece when closed. The gate-block 4 is provided with a central bearing 28 to receive the head 29 of the swivel hook 30. The device is operated by pressing upward on the latch plates which are readily disengaged from the gate-block, permitting the gate to be swung outward for the admission of the rope ; the gates are then closed, the latches automatically re-engaging the gate-block by the action of their springs. Fig. 7 shows the invention applied to a block having a single sheave. The wooden cheek - piece shown may also be omitted by making the shell heavier and constructing the block entirely of metal.
Patent GB-190709278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in T-squares.
Inventor: NILSSON ERNST RURIK EWALD
Filed: 1907-04-22
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 9278. Nilsson, E. R. E. April 22. Squares; levels and plumbing-instruments.-Relates to tee-squares having pivoted blades and means for indicating the angle of both edges of the blade with respect to the head of the square. The blade 9 pivoted to the head 5, Fig. 1, is clamped in any position by means of the thumb-screw 14. An index 10 on the rounded end of the blades indicates on scales on the protractor 11 the acute and the obtuse angles between the head and the blade. When folded, the blade rests against a rib 6 on the head, this rib being provided with a curved recess for the reception of the upper part of the protractor, and with spiritlevels 7, 8.
Patent GB-190713687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Converting Continuous Rotary Motion into Intermittent Rotary Motion.
Inventor: SPIEGEL ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-06-13
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 13,687. Spiegel, A., and Leather, W. G. June 13. Magic-lanterns.-A wheel, drum, &c. a which may carry transparent slides b for projection on to a screen for advertising purposes &c., as described in Specification No. 7173, A.D. 1905, is intermittently rotated by a continuously-rotating disk j, mounted upon a preferably eccentric axis j<1> and driven by a belt &c. During each revolution of the disk j, a pin k carried thereby depresses through a spring i a lever e pivoted upon the axle c of the disk a, causing a trip pawl f upon the other end of the lever to rotate the disk &c. a by engagement with the series of pins g thereon, after first withdrawing the retaining-catch m through a link o, which carries a trip pawl p and is pivoted to a radius link q. When the pin k has passed the lever e with its spring i, the link members return by gravity or through springs to the normal position, as indicated approximately in full lines in Fig. 1, the return being limited by the stop s meeting the standard d.
Patent GB-190718047-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manually-operated Tool for Turning in the Ends of Tubular Fabrics such as Lacings and the like.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1907-08-08
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 18,047. Lake, W. E., [Whitcher, F. W.]. Aug. 8. Laces.-A hand-tool for turning-in the ends of tubular fabrics, as in the case of preparing shoelaces for tips, embodies certain features of the machine described in Specification No. 9085, A.D. 1906. The tool comprises a tapering spear-pointed member A, fixed in a handle C, to enter the bore of the fabric, and spring-grippers F, G, one on each side of the spear A, to effect the turning-in. The pointed piece has a narrow neck, on which the grippers press when nipped together. Stops I on the spear-neck limit the amount of fabric turned in. The shaft B of the pointed piece has a broadened portion K, and grooves are cut in this, in which the grippers rest.
Patent GB-190719595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tramcars or the like
Inventor: KAVANAGH PETER
Filed: 1907-09-02
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 19,595. Kavanagh, P. Sept. 2. Indicators, route. -A destination indicator, placed in the upper panelling of a tramcar, consists of an endless band, fixed on rollers X and operated 'by a handle Z through bevel-gear Y.
Patent GB-190724953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spinning Machines.
Inventor: JEFFERSON EDWARD
Filed: 1907-11-11
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 24,953. Jefferson, E., Jefferson, M., and Jefferson, W. B. Nov. 11. Rollers and roller heads.-The rack or frame 3, carrying the drawing-rollers of a cap, flyer, or ring frame is pivoted at 4 to the ears 2 on the beam 1 by means of an arm 5, so that when the upper part of the rack is raised or lowered, the front drawing- rollers are moved in an arc of a circle, and thus the nipping-point can be adjusted with respect to the cap &c. A rod 14, carried by the rack, has a gear 13 which engages the teeth 12 on an arm 9 connected to the bobbin plate or other stationary part of the frame. The arm is provided with a slot 10 in which travels a pin 6 connected with the rack ; the pin and rack are held in any position with respect to the arm 9 by means of a spring 7 bearing on a washer 11, and an adjustable nut 8 for regulating the tension. To adjust the rack, the rod 14 is rotated by means of a hand-wheel 15, causing the gear 13 to travel on the arm 9 ; the upper part of the rack is thus raised or lowered, causing the nipping point of the front drawing- rollers 16, 17 to be moved towards or away from the cap. A counterbalance 18 is connected by a chain and disk to the rod 14. When doffing, the rack can be moved to its lowest positions so that the drawing-rollers 16, 17 are out of the way.
Patent GB-190801304-A (GB)
Title: Electrical Means for Regulating Temperature in a Number of Places.
Inventor: GEISSINGER HARRY GRANT
Filed: 1908-01-20
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 1304. Geissinger, H. G. Jan. 20. Heating by electricity; heating by steam circulation; heating by water and other liquid circulation; heating buildings and structures; thermostats.-The temperature in each of a series of places is independently regulated by a differentiallywound electric regulator controlled by a thermostat and provided with an electrically-operated switch, all these switches being in series and controlled by a switch at a central point. The invention is shown as applied to a series of rooms, each heated by an electric heater 26 supplied from mains 1, 1. Each room is provided with a differentially-wound electric regulator 24, one winding 31 of which is in circuit with a thermostat 4, the other windings 30 of all the regulators 24 being in series across the mains 1, 1. Two or more thermostats 4, 5 set for different temperatures may be employed in each room, a switch 11 in the room enabling any one to be placed in circuit. An electro-magnet 19 is provided in each room, and, when energized, attracts an armature 18 and completes the circuit through the thermostat 4. The electro-magnets 19 are all in series between the mains 1, 1, and are also in series with a switch 22 by which the circuits of all the thermostats may be simultaneously broken from a central controlling position, at which an indicating-lamp 23 may also be provided. The regulator 24 consists of a differentiallywound solenoid, one winding 30 of which is normally excited, and, acting alone, lifts the core 32 and cuts off the heat supply by breaking the circuit of the electric heater 26, or by closing the regulating-valve of a steam or hot-water radiator. When the circuit through the thermostat 4 is closed, a current flows through the winding 31, neutralizing the magnetic effect of that in the winding 30, and allowing the core 32 to fall and close the heater circuit. The winding 30 is provided with an inductive resistance 40 to take up the kick on the break of the circuit. A switch 9 is provided to break the circuit of the high-temperature thermostat 4 when the door 8 of the room is left open. The regulator 24 may control an electric motor operating the dampers or valves of furnaces, or the valves of heaters or other apparatus ; or it may regulate the temperature of electrically-heated tools.
Patent GB-190812762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telescopic Sights for Ordnance.
Filed: 1908-06-15
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 12,762. Zeiss, C. Nov. 4, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. [Patent of Addition to No. 6041, A.D. 1907.] Telescopes.-In panoramic sighting telescopes of the kind described in Specification No. 6041, A.D. 1907, and having three directions of sight, any one of which may be used by adjusting the position of a prism, the prism b is rotatable about its own axis of emergence and is held by a spring catch f in either one of three positions mutually at rightangles. In the position shown in Fig. 1, the line of vision is directed ahead by a fixed double-reflecting prism a arranged vertically below, or above, the prism b, but in either of the positions shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2, the line of vision is directed backwards to the left or right. In a modification shown in Fig. 3, a reflecting-prism k is combined with the ocular d<1>, d<2> so that the optical axis is deflected upwards. For complete erection of the image in all three positions, the movable prism b of the first construction or the fixed prism a' of the second construction is a single-reflecting ridge prism.
Patent GB-190814789-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Repairing the Tops of Railway and like Rails.
Inventor: ROSENTHAL KURT ERDMANN
Filed: 1908-07-13
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 14,789. Rosenthal, K. E. April 27, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Welding.-Old rails are repaired by welding on a steel strip preferably by welding-burners, afterwards rolling the rail to shape. Oxy-hydrogen or oxy-acetylene burners are employed and only the part of the rail to be repaired is heated. To repair the rails on the ground, movable rolls are passed over the rails, and the welding-burners are adjustably fixed to the rolls so that the distance between the burners and the rolls may be varied. Previous cleaning of the rail is unnecessary, but any usual flux may be used. In a modification, the rail head may be first treated by itself by the blower frame, and the fused metal applied to the heated place.
Patent GB-190815522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Transformation of Electric Currents.
Inventor: TAYLOR HERBERT
Filed: 1908-07-22
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 15,522. Taylor, H. July 22. Distributing; converting, alternating, and direct currents -In a distributing system, three inductive coils are energized by three-phaae electromotive forces, and four tappings are made. Three of the taps supply three-phase electromotive forces, and opposite pairs of the taps supply electromotive forces at right - angles. The three - phase supply leads 4, 5, 6 are shown connected to transformer primaries 1, 2, 3. A lead 7 is connected to the middle point A of the secondary coil 2<a>, and a lead 9 to the point C between the secondary coils 3<a>, 1<a>. Two other leads 8, 10 are connected to points B, D in the coils 3<a>, 1<a> equidistant electrically from the point A. The leads 8, 9, 10 give a three-phase supply, while the pairs 7, 9 and 8, 10 give a twophase supply. The electromotive forces in the two-phase supply can be made equal by suitably choosing the points B, D. They are equal when the ratio of the electromotive force on the pirt B C or D C to the electromotiveforce on the coil 3<a> or 1<a> is as the square-root of three is to two.
Patent GB-190816862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Control of Ships' Steering Gear.
Inventor: STOTT JOHN FAULKNER
Filed: 1908-08-11
Granted: 1909-08-11
Abstract: 16,862. Stott, J. F. Aug. 11. Hydraulic transmission of power.-In telemotor apparatus for steering ships, the steering-engine is stopped by the rudder through hydraulic connexions, the rudder in its movement acting upon a piston, the cylinder of which is connected with the cylinder of the engine-valve control piston, so that the valve - control piston is returned to normal position by the action of the rudder piston. Fig. 5 is a side elevation or the steering-wheel and piston ; Fig. 8 is a sectional plan showing the valve-control piston b and the rudder piston c mounted in the same cylinder e. The piston-rod g of the steering- wheel piston a is actuated by means of the bevelwheel i, which is threaded to engage a threaded portion on the non-rotatable piston-rod g and is geared to the steering-wheel l. A chamber h<2> in the standard h contains a small quantity of liquid to compensate for leakage of liquid and is connected with cylinder d through a pipe with a non- return valve. The position of the piston a and therefore of the rudder is indicated by means of a pointer y, Figs. 5 and 7, connected to the pistonrod g by a pivoted rod z passing through a sleeve x<1> on the axle of the pointer y. The valve-control piston b, Fig. 8, is provided with springs t, which bear on a collar fast on the piston-rod m so as to return the piston b to its normal central position. An arrangement for enabling the rudder to operate aft independently of the fore steering-wheel is shown in Fig. 9. The rudder piston-rod n is connected by links o to the tiller quadrant p and to the threaded shaft q of a steering-wheel. The operation of the steering-wheel moves the rod n of the rudder piston c, which causes a movement of the valve-control piston b. The consequent movement of the rudder causes the piston-rod n to be returned to its normal position by means of the link o pivoted to the tiller quadrant.