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Patent GB-190501408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manoeuvring Diving-vessels
Inventor: QUEIROLO PAOLO
Filed: 1905-01-24
Granted: 1906-01-24
Abstract: 1408. Queirolo, P. Jan. 24. Diving.-Diving-vessels are provided with screw propellers 17, driven from a countershaft by the motors 14. The power to the motors is controlled by the switchboard 6, so that the vessel may be propelled forwards or backwards or manoeuvred by rotating the propellers at different speeds. Ballast weights 24 are operated by similar motors driving drums 22, from which the weights are suspended by wire ropes 23. These weights 24 are intended to anchor the apparatus, and, when the supporting-ropes are unwound, to cause it to rise. Ballast boxes 25 are also fitted, being hinged horizontally at their base. By turning the catch 11, the boxes are released and instantly turned downwards and discharge their contents. Reference is made to Specification No. 1408A, A.D. 1905.
Patent GB-190509495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Gloves.
Inventor: RICHARDSON JAMES
Filed: 1905-05-05
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 9495. Richardson, J., and Marr, A. May 5 Gloves.-Waterproof gloves are made from two opposed hand-shaped pieces of fabric, coated or impregnated with an impervious substance, and united by pressure after adhesive material has'been applied to the edges. The fabric is preferably cut out by apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 6568, A.D. 1903. The adhesive is applied by projecting parts c of a stamp d while the fabric lies in a hand-shaped recess in a die b. The outer edges of the stamp may be formed with a cutting-edge so that the fabric is simultaneously cut out and cemented. Fig. 2 shows a crosssection at the finger-shaped parts of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190513750-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ladder Lock
Inventor: HEATHMAN JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1905-07-04
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 13,750. Heathman, J. H. July 4. Fastenings for ladders. The extension-ladder sections 2, 3, 4 are held by pivoted catches A, the upper tails E of which are normally retained against stops F by springs, and serve to keep the catches flat against the sides of the ladders. To disengage a section, it is lifted until a pawl B comes above a stationary rung C. The section can then be depressed, when the pawl B, by engaging the lug or roller D, as shown at the right-hand of the Figure, holds the latter away from the rungs.
Patent GB-190517313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Explosion Motors.
Inventor: JAUBERT GEORGE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1905-08-26
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 17,313. Jaubert, G. F. Oct. 22, 1904, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas and like engines.-Relates to operating motors for submarine vessels &c. either with purified combustion products enriched with oxygen or with oxygenated air as described in Specification No. 18,746, A.D. 1901. An arrangement for working with purified combustion products enriched with oxygen is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The exhaust products from the motor a pass through expansion chambers e, e<1>, and afterwards through a coil f which communicates by a pipe k with a scrubber g, Fig. 2, containing an alkaline solution of caustic soda, potash, or lime. The purified gases pass to the mixing-chamber h and are enriched with oxygen, which enters through the pipe i, and finally pass to the engine by way of the pipe communicating with the flexible reservoir d. The gas reservoir is shown at b, Fig. 1. The pressure in the system is regulated by a safetyvalve m.
Patent GB-190520547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems for the Transmission of Alternating and Pulsating Electric Currents.
Inventor: KITSEE ISIDOR
Filed: 1905-10-11
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 20,547. Kitsee, I. Oct. 11. Telegraphs; telephone systems.-In systems of transmitting varying or alternating currents for telegraphic and telephonic work, stations 1, 2 to be placed in connexion are joined by composite conductors A, B, which consist of two or more independent leads a, a<1>, b, b<1> twisted in inductive relation to one another, each conductor having one end connected to one station and its other end free.
Patent GB-190525420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Cycle Brakes.
Inventor: RADNALL ERNEST ARNOLD
Filed: 1905-12-07
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 25,420. Radnall, E. A., [trading as Radnall & Co., E. A.]. Dec. 7. Brakes.-For mounting a pair of roller brake-operating levers upon the handle-bars of a cycle, a bracket embracing the stem has pierced ears 2, 3 forming bearings for the ends of the levers, while inturned portions 11, 12, 13, 14 prevent the bracket from collapsing when tightened up by a bolt 8. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the bracket is made from a metal blank, but, if desired, it may be in two parts B<1>, B<2>, Fig. 8, which, threaded upon the bandle-bars of the bicycle, are secured in position upon each side of the central lug by a bolt 8, inwardly-projecting parts 21 abutting against the stem to prevent movement of the bracket when the brakes are applied. According to the Provisional Specification, the bearing-ears may be formed in one with the handle-bar lug.
Patent GB-190526162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Lighting Fittings and Systems for Trains.
Inventor: FAIRBROTHER HENRY
Filed: 1905-12-15
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 26,162. Fairbrother, H., [Thomas, J. G., and Lewis, D. E.]. Dec. 15. Lighting, systems of ; couplings.-For lighting railway trains, a dynamo or other source of current is carried on the locomotive or one of the coaches and a storage battery on each of the coaches. The latter is automatically switched into the lamp circuit when the dynamo becomes disconnected. Couplings, constructed so as to be readily pulled apart or pressed together, connect the dynamo to the lamps and the automatic switches. Fig. 1 shows the dynamo C, connected through a rheostat D, switch I, and wires K, K<1> to the lighting- wires L, L<1> of an adjacent coach, and through wires G, G<1>, M, M<1> to solenoids N, which when excited keep the storage battery R cut off from the lamps, the bar 0 occupying a raised position out of contact with the battery terminals P and against the stops S. A switch Q enables the battery circuit to be opened independently when desired. When the wires G, G<1> are separated from the wires M, M' by the parting of the coupling, the solenoids are de-energized and the bar O falls, putting the battery on the lamps. To charge the battery, the switch E is opened, connexion through the coupling being maintained. The coupling, shown sectionally in Fig. 2<a> and 3, consists of two parts 1, 2 of gutta-percha, indiarubber, porcelain, or other insulating-material, with grooved shanks 4, adapted to take hose-pipes enclosing, in the present instance, four train-wires By means of a spring catch 21, the parts can be snapped together or apart by a push or pull, respectively, the electric connexions being made by spring nipples 19, recessed in the member 1 entering sockets 16 fitted in the other member. Insulating- sheets 26, 28 line the respective faces. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 11,686, A.D. 1886, Nos. 3346 and 14,632, A.D. 1887, and No. 135, A.D. 1889].
Patent GB-190602178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for the Filling of Lamp Reservoirs and the like.
Inventor: MARTINI CARL
Filed: 1906-01-29
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 2 1 7 8 . Martini, C., and H³neke, H. Jan. 29. Bottling.-For filling lamp reservoirs and the like to a required level and without danger of explosion, the reservoirs k are placed on inclined planes i and immersed in the liquid within a closed tank a in an atmosphere of carbonic-acid gas. In the form of apparatus shown, the reservoirs are placed in a frame g which is hung from a pul!ey d and balanced by a weight f, and is raised and lowered by rotating a handle r. To dry the reservoirs after immersion, the frame g is rotated by means of a bevel-gear s, t ; in order not to interfere with the vertical motion of the frame, the wheel t is arranged to slide on the stem c or the wheel s to disengage horizontally from the wheel t.
Patent GB-190604857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Convertible Sofas and Couches.
Inventor: MCGREGOR DUNCAN STUART
Filed: 1906-02-28
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 4857. McGregor, D. S. Feb. 28. Bedsteads; sofas and couches.- Relates to the spring bottoms of sofas or couches which are convertible into beds by folding over the upper part of the seat, so that the back rail rests upon the ground. The top part A, Fig. 1, of the sofa seat is fitted with two sets of cross-straps B, B<1> supporting on their upper and under sides respectively coiled wire springs C, C'. The lower part A<1> of the seat has cross-straps B<2> carrying springs C<2> similar to the springs C<1>. The springs C when suitably covered form the sofa bottom, while the springs C<1>, C<2> form the mattress of the opened-out bed. The roll end of the sofa is made in two hinged parts D, D<1> so that the upper part D may be folded out independently of the sofa to form a pillow rest, being supported by a bracket E pivoted to the base A.
Patent GB-190610498-A (GB)
Title: A New Game in the Form of Cards.
Inventor: BARKER FLORENCE ANNIE
Filed: 1906-05-04
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 10,498. Barker, F. A. May 4. Card games.-A game is played with circular pictorial cards, there being preferably six suits of seven cards, and one card representing a tempest and termed the "storm" card. Each suit consists of six cards which represent different kinds of flowers, fruits, herbs, &c., and a card termed the " gardener ", which represents a gardener and a collection of fruits, herbs, or flowers, &c. A " gardener" is dealt to each player, and then the remaining cards are dealt. Each player exposes all the cards of the suit corresponding to his " gardener," and tries to complete his suit by drawing from the next player. If a player draws the " storm " card, he announces the fact by shaking a rattle or otherwise, and then picks up his cards, so that he may lose cards of the suit he is collecting.
Patent GB-190610952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Acetylene Gas Generators
Inventor: PECILE ANTONIO
Filed: 1906-05-10
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 10,952. Pecile, A. May 10. Acetylene.-The water tank 6 of a generator forms the cover of the carbide-chamber 1, being fixed to a hoop 28 attached by a hinge 30 to the chamber. A gas-tight joint is secured by an annular projection, fitting into a recess occupied by rubber packing, and tightened by a set-screw 32. A handle 21 actuating the water valve 17 by a screwed spindle 20 moves between stops 22 and with friction provided by a tappet and spring 25. The carbide-container 26 has a central perforated tube 27 preferably slightly conical, and an opening 9 beneath which is a screw plug 10. The tank is filled and emptied through circular openings 15, 16, respectively. Figs. 4, 5, and 6 show alternative methods of.closing the valve 1, automatic obturators with hinge, cone, or ball controlled by gas pressure being used.
Patent GB-190617829-A (GB)
Title: An Improved High Pressure Rotary Compresser
Inventor: PICOT CHARLES
Filed: 1906-08-08
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 17,829. Picot, C. Aug. 9,1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Centrifugal Sprengel pumps.-Relates to centrifugal fans or pumps in which the delivery pressure is raised by increasing the specific gravity of the fluid in the radial passages, the fluid to be compressed being mixed with a fluid of a higher specific gravity. The invention consists in choosing a heavy fluid such that, when it is associated with the fluid to be forced, the density is proportional to the desired pressure. The heavy liquid may be cooled so as to obtain compression at constant temperature. Several such fans or pumps may be joined in series.
Patent GB-190622401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axle Boxes for Railway Carriages
Inventor: PRESTON WALTER REUBEN
Filed: 1906-10-10
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 22,401. Preston, W. R. Oct. 10. Axle-boxes.-In an axle-box for railway vehicles fitted with a movable slipper h to retain the brass g, the brass is formed without flanges and has an octagonal surface seated in a corresponding surface in the slipper. The brass has projections m, Fig. 2, engaging behind ribs n on the axle-box a, and continuations of the projections m may also engage the faces of the ribs n. The slipper is preferably guided by side projections 1. A flange u on the slipper h, preferably shaped as shown in Fig. 7, projects over the front end of the brass g. A projection s on each side of the slipper h ia engaged by a shallow lug t on the axle-box, so that when the axle-box is slightly raised the slipper may be withdrawn. The slipper h and brass g may be provided with oil chambers and passages v, w, x, y, z.
Patent GB-190623025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Wicker, Cane or similar Baskets.
Inventor: CRAMPTON ALBERT HENRY
Filed: 1906-10-18
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 23,025. Crampton, A. H., and Ward, C. L. Oct. 18. Baskets.-Relates to apparatus for making cylindrical or conical baskets, more particularly those used to protect ordnance shells. A core d and a disk e are carried by a plate g, which bears a socket h rotatable round a pedestal l<1> on the baseplate l. Holes n are provided for the insertion of the stakes, the basketwork being built up round the core d. A ratchet and pawl i, m limit rotation to one direction. The socket may be on the baseplate, and the spigot under the disk e.
Patent GB-190627519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Keyless Locks.
Inventor: FARRAND OLIVER MOREHOUSE
Filed: 1906-12-03
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 27,519. Farrand, O. M. Dec. 3. Drawings to Specification. Alarms, burglar &c.-In a permutation lock, the inside knob spindle is provided with a projecting pin for engaging the push pin of a bell when the outside knob is operated. The bell is pivoted to the door, so that the push pin can be turned out of the path of the pin on the spindle, thus rendering the bell inoperative.
Patent GB-190629569-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Operating Blowers Worked by a Jet of Fluid.
Inventor: LINDEMANN OTTOCAR
Filed: 1906-12-28
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 29,569. Lindemann, O., [K÷rting Akt.-Ges., Geb.]. Dec. 28. Jet-pumps.-A liquid heated under pressure to a temperature higher than that at which it boils under atmospheric pressure is employed as the working fluid. On issuing into a space where the pressure is small, the heated jet becomes a mixture of vapour and finely-divided liquid.
Patent GB-190702146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protective Covers or Armour for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: MORAN FRANCIS JAMES
Filed: 1907-01-28
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 2146. Moran, F. J., and Fletcher, R. P. Jan. 28. Tyre.s, pneumatic.-A protective band to be fitted between the air-tube and cover comprises a canvas &c. backing E having on either side a series of slightly spaced disks D secured by means of cords F and staples G. The disks in the two series break joint as shown. The band may be fitted between layers H of felt &c. and enclosed in an asbestos or like pocket I. The disks may be of celluloid, horn, phosphor bronze, aluminium, or other material. In a modification, the two series of disks are arranged on the same side of the backing.
Patent GB-190703512-A (GB)
Inventor: SCHENCK LUDWIG BOTHO
Filed: 1907-02-12
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 3512. Schenck, L. B. Feb 12. Bottles etc.; bottles, non- refillable; capsule closures; sprinkling - bottles. -The bottle, jar, &c. is provided with a protective casing B, preferably formed of compressed paper pulp or other fibrous material. The upper portion 2 of the casing forms a packing between the stopper C and the receptacle, the lower edge of the depending flange 1<c> of the stopper being bent or crimped under a bead 2<a>, or under lugs, or into a groove in the neck of the bottle. By this means, the casing is retained on the receptacle by the stopper. When the neck of the bottle is formed with lugs, the casing may be formed with openings adapted to spring over the lugs. The casing may extend to the mouth of the receptacle, or terminate near the lower edge of the closure. The closure may comprise a simple metal cap or a sprinkling-stopper. A sight opening 3<b> may be formed in the casing, and the casing may be perforated to facilitate its mutilation by the removal of the stopper.
Patent GB-190704018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change-speed and Reversing Gearing.
Inventor: DAVIS ORSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-02-18
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 4018. Davis, O. W., and Breyfogle, J. W. Feb. 18. Variable-speed and reversing gearing.-In change gearing, suitable for motor-vehicles, in which a solid drive is obtainable through a clutch and a reduced speed in either direction through epicyclic friction rollers, the clutch for producing the solid drive comprises an expansible ring 4 carried by a disk 3, secured to the motor shaft 2 and operated by a sliding cone 9, pivoted arm 5, and rock-shaft 6 provided with a lip &c. 7. The sun element is a friction cone 18 secured to the shaft 2. The ring 4 is adapted to engage a flange 21 upon a disk 20 loose upon the boss 19 of the cone 18. The planet elements are rollers 40 supported on spindles 39 extending between a ring 43 upon the disk 20, and a disk 37 loose on the driven shaft 23, which projects into the boss 19. A sleeve 24 sliding on a feather on the shaft 23, carries a claw clutch member 31 adapted to engage either a member 38 on the disk 37, or a member 36 upon a loose disk 33, which carries an internal friction surface 41 gearing with the rollers 40. The disk 33 is kept thrust to the right through a ball bearing 51, by a tbrust bar 46 which is held and adjusted by screws. The slow or starting speed is obtained by engaging the member 31 with the member 38, and applying a brake 35 to a flange 34 upon the disk 33. The fast speed is effected by releasing the brake 35 and expanding the ring 4. Reversal is brought about by releasing the ring 4, applying a brake 22 to the flange 21, and sliding the member 31 into engagement with the member 36.
Patent GB-190705315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Devices.
Inventor: RUECKERT WILLIAM BALTHASAR
Filed: 1907-03-05
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 5315. Rueckert, W. B. March 28, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Springs.-Relates to a spring device of the type in which the springs are subjected to compression both when the end connexions of the device are made to recede from and to approach each other, the device being adapted to be arranged so that the parts may be readily adjusted and lubricated, and to be used in connexion with the ordinary bearing- springs of automobiles and similar vehicles. Springs 12 are arranged between plates 10, 11 and encircle bolts 13, which are fixed to the plate 11 but pass freely through the plate 10 and through a connecting-piece 14, and are formed with heads 15. A guide-bolt 16 passes freely through both plates 10, 11, and is formed with stops 17 and hinged to another connecting - piece 18. When the pieces 14, 18 separate, the springs are compressed as io Fig. 2, and when the end pieces approach each other, the lower stop 17 bears against the plate 11 and the plate 10 abuts against the end piece 14. An initial compression is given to the springs by screwing the bolts 13 into the plate 11.
Patent GB-190708302-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in connection with Chimney Cowls for Preventing Down Draughts.
Inventor: PICKERSGILL ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1907-04-10
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 8302. Pickersgill, A. E. April 10. Chimney &c. tops.-An inverted d cone d surmounted by a cap c is placed above and partly within a chimney top to increase up-draught. The upper part of the chimney top is formed of vertical strips e having curled-back edges leaving openings b between them. According to the Provisional S p e c i f ication, the cone and cap may also be used with a plain cylindrical top.
Patent GB-190710496-A (GB)
Title: Improved Waist-spring for Boots.
Inventor: EDLER ROBERT
Filed: 1907-05-06
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 10,496. Edler, R. May 6. Stiffeners ; soles.-Relates to waisk springs for boots &c. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the spring b is secured to the waist piece c by pointed tongues a stamped out of the spring. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the spring is secured by U-shaped fasteners d passing through slots f in the spring. In the construction shown in Fig. 5, a fastener h secures the spring at one end, the other end being slotted to engage a rivet i.
Patent GB-190716951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Metallic Packings.
Inventor: BELDAM ERNEST ASPLAN
Filed: 1907-07-24
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 16,951. Beldam, E. A., and Beldam, W. R., [trading as Beldam, R.], Smith, P., and Whittell, A. L. July 24. Stuffing-boxes.-Packing allowing universal movement consists of two or more bevelled segmental rings E acted on by two or more bevelled surfaces on an outer segmental ring F constricted by springs G. Relative motion between the rings E and the ring F is prevented by screws Fl in the ring F entering grooves in the rings E. The whole packing is contained in a box A formed in two parts. At the ends of the box, rings C having conical faces are secured by screws. Soft packing may be interposed between the rings C and the neck bush and gland. The packing may be acted on by spiral springs H contained in recesses in the box A.
Patent GB-190725362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Biological Purification of Waste Water and Sewage
Inventor: LOSANGE CLEMENT FRANCOIS
Filed: 1907-11-15
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 25,362. Losange, C. F. Nov. 15. Spreaders.-In apparatus for treating sewage and waste waters, as on the Girerd system, the liquefaction chamber includes a settling-compartment b, an horizontal filter c', and a vertical filter c. Baffles f, g, h are arranged to prevent the liquid entering at the inlet e from stirring up the deposit. A baffle i keeps back scum, and baffles k, prolong the path through the filter c. The liquid is drawn off from the chamber d through a perforated pipe or netting protector n, and is passed through a valved pipe to a tipping-bucket, the spindle of which has its ends preferably formed of glass and supported in copper rings or bearings. The tipping-bucket delivers the liquid through a perforated screen to filtering- apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 9656, A.D. 1908.
Patent GB-190727816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Clips for Holding Razors during Stropping.
Inventor: FLETCHER PERCY BASIL
Filed: 1907-12-17
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 27,816. Fletcher, F. B. Dec. 17. Sharpening.-A clip for holding the blade of a razor, when stropping, is made from a piece of sheet metal stamped and bent to the form shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The blade is held in the spring part c, the end resting against a stop i. In stropping, a bar or roller g, which is free on the bolts f connecting the side arms a, b'and may be spring-controlled, is laid on the strop, the angle at which the blade is presented to the strop being adjusted by altering the distance between the side arms a, b. Fingerholds i<#> are provided for use when removing the blade from the clip, and also angle-pieces c<#> which engage with the edge of the strop. In another form, the clip c, Fig. 6,has its ends bent at rightangles and pivoted at c<3>, Fig. 7, in side arms, the lugs c<4> engaging the slots a<1> in the side arms so that the clip has a limited movement in the arms, which are connected by a spring a<3>. The side arms are slotted to receive the roller &c. g and clamping- screws f, or the arms may be notched and connected by eyes which carry the roller; or the spring a<3> may be dispensed with and each of the side arms made in two parts pivotally connected together. The angle of the blade with respect to the strop is varied by altering the distance between the roller g and the pivot c<2>.