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Patent GB-190519854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Boots and Shoes and like Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: WELLS ALBERT ERNEST
Filed: 1905-10-02
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 19,854. Wells, A. E. Oct. 2. Soles; sole protectors.-The sole has secured to it a metal frame b having a central upstanding flanged portion f, into which is dovetailed a leather or rubber pad g. The ends of the pad, which preferably has a rounded wearing surface h<1>, are held in place by flanges i. The frame b may be built into the sole so that the flanged portion f is flush with its tread surface.
Patent GB-190520248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Wire Glass.
Inventor: BALDWIN ARTHUR J
Filed: 1905-10-06
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 20,248. Baldwin, A. J. Oct. 6. Forming articles with wire skeletons; rolling.- The wire netting G descends by gravity through a water-cooled guide E, the height of which may be adjusted by chains F, and is incorporated in the glass sheet formed from the batches H of molten metal. The finished sheet is cooled by an air blast from the pipe I, and received upon a travelling table B.
Patent GB-190605349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Vacua.
Inventor: SODDY FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-03-05
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 5349. Soddy, F. March 5. Exhausting. - Metallic barium or strontium, or barium and strontium, or alloys of barium and strontium, are employed for producing high vacua in the manner described for calcium in Specification No. 17,933, A.D. 1905.
Patent GB-190605839-A (GB)
Title: Combined Spark Arrester and Ash Ejector for Locomotive Engines.
Inventor: DEELEY RICHARD MOUNTFORD
Filed: 1906-03-10
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 5839. Deeley, R. M. March 10. Spark-arresters.-Cinders and ashes accumulating in a locomotive smoke-box by the action of a sparkarrester are ejected by the action of the blast pipe. The spark-arrester preferably employed consists of two cylindrical screens a, b, the lower of which may telescope into the upper one, and a perforated plate c fitting round the top of the blast pipe. The removable V-shaped screen d prevents the clogging of the screens a, b, and its use allows of the mesh of the latter screens being coarse. The dead cinders and ashes are drawn through two holes e into the pipe h and up the passage f by the vacuum produced therein by the exhaust, and are then ejected through the chimney. A mid-feather m may divide the pipe h, in which case gases from the smokebox are drawn through the passages g, f. The pipe h is adjusted by rotation about the pin j, and is secured in position by a bolt attachment to the top of the blast pipe.
Patent GB-190607556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoardings and the like for use in Displaying Advertisements.
Inventor: NORVAL JOHN
Filed: 1906-03-29
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 7556. Norval, J. March 29. Advertising.-Relates to boardings for supporting advertising bills or placards. Uprights A support cross-beams E of wood, strengthened by metal channel-pieces B or by T- or L-pieces or the like, the beams being kept apart by distance-pieces G and bolted together by bolts M. The beams are grooved at I, I<1>, Fig. 4, to receive the tongued ends K of boarding or boards of thickness equal to the width of the grooves may be used. Uprights A<1>, A<2>, A<3>, A<4>, Fig. 6, may be arranged to form a square with a boarding on each face, the outer boarding J being then used alone. Or the boarding may form a triangular enclosure, Figs. 9 and 10, with single boarding, and may be in, the form of tiers. The fiat form of boardings may also be in tiers, Fig. 11. In another modification, the uprights are in the form of trestles, Fig. 13, having inclined pieces A<5> and cross-pieces to support the beams E. The boarding J, J<1> may be provided with glazed openings, a suitable light being placed between.
Patent GB-190610735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Isolating Valves for Steam, Gas, or Vapour.
Inventor: BATEY JOHN
Filed: 1906-05-08
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 10,735. Batey, J. May 8. Valves closing with rush of fluid.-Relates to an isolating - valve for use on steam or other pipes such as a pipe between a boiler and an engine, or between different boilers in a battery, the valve being adapted to close when the pressure on either side thereof is much reduced, as by an explosion, or to close partly in the event of a disparity of pressure on opposite sides of the valve due, say, to slow steaming in a particular boiler. The valve comprises a double-headed piston valve A with the through passage between the heads. On each side of the valve chamber are arranged pairs of valves B, D and C, E, adapted to control the inflow and outflow of fluid to and from the spaces in which the valve heads work. In normal operation, the valve A is in equilibrium in the position shown, and the valves B, C, D, E are maintained by gravity in their open positions. In the event of a reduction of pressure on either side, say on the side X<1>, the valves C, D are immediately closed by the excess of pressure behind them, the space above the top head of the valve is exhausted through the open valve E, and as the space beneath the main valve is open to the supply through the open valve B, the main valve is forced up to close the passage way from the side X' to the side X<1>. The movement is cushioned by the compression of fluid in the cylinder N by the plunger M formed on the valve. The valve is put into operation again by opening the valve D by the screw device K, and by discharging the lower valve chamber through the cock H. When the valves are to be subject to rapid variations of pressure, as when used in connexion with turbine engines, springs are used in aid of gravity to prevent the valves from closing too readily.
Patent GB-190611769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Neck-ties, Cravats, and the like.
Inventor: GARLICK JOHN STANLEY
Filed: 1906-05-19
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 11,769. Garlick, J. S. May 19. Neck-tie retainers.-A metal plate a, sewn to the neck-tie, has a slot c which fits over the shank of the. collar stud. Lugs e at the base of the plate slip under the lower edge of the collar and keep the tie in position.
Patent GB-190618188-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Feed Apparatus for Steam Boilers and other Receptacles Under Pressure.
Inventor: GASTON FRANCOIS MARIE
Filed: 1906-08-13
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 18,188. La Rochefoucauld, F. M. Gaston, Duc de, and MÚland, M. J. Aug. 13. Feed-water, supplying and controlling. - Automatically-acting gravity-feed apparatus is provided in connexion with steam boilers and other receptacles under pressure. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement, Fig. 2 the special feed-controlling device, and Fig. 3 the feed-drum or tank. On a lowering of the level in the boiler 11, to which the central portion of the chamber 1 is connected by the pipes 26, 27, valves are operated in such a way that the feed-tank 3 is opened freely to the boiler and the feed-water allowed to pass to it through the pipe 44. Besides the two diaphragms shown in Fig. 2, which in the chamber 1 operate the feed-valve 6, two other diaphragms 7, 8, situated above the liquid level, are provided in conjunction with the rod 10 and the equilibrated valves 6, 9 formed thereon. As long as the water in the boiler has not fallen below the predetermined level, the diaphragms of the chamber 1 remain lowered by the weight of water that bears on one of them and the water and steam valves 6, 9 remain closed. During this interval, steam in the tank 3 condenses and the air-valve 47 with which it is fitted opens to the atmosphere, while the valve 54 of the supply tank opens by reason of the weight of water above it and permits the entry of water by the pipe 45 to the chamber 1, until the same level is reached in the chamber as in the tank. When the level of water is lowered in the chamber, due to lowering in the boiler to which it is connected, the diaphragms rise and with them the valves 6, 9. Steam passes to the chamber by the pipe 43 and places it under pressure, compelling the water to descend the pipe 44, through the open valve 6, to the pipe 15 and boiler 11 until the normal position of the diaphragms is reached. By varying the area of the diaphragms, the degree of sensitiveness of the apparatus may be varied. The grating 18 prevents the access of impurities to the valve 6, impurities being caught by, and discharged from, the trap 16. Leakage-indicators 31, 24 are fitted. Water enters the supply tank by a ball and cock 48. The cock is opened through the intermediary of a spring 53, so as to counteract the tendency of the float to rise at the moment when the water from the drum 3 is placed under pressure.
Patent GB-190620193-A (GB)
Title: Sliding Curtain Pole Bracket.
Inventor: MOORE FRANCIS
Filed: 1906-09-11
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 20,193. Moore, F., and Brooke, R. S. Sept. 11. Brackets for curtain poles are made with perforated lugs a so as to enable the device to slide up and down a vertical rod c. The movement is effected and the bracket is held in position, by means of a cord fastened through the hole d.
Patent GB-190620386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Cleaning Locomotive and like Boilers
Inventor: GRESHAM HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1906-09-13
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 20,386. Gresham, H. E. Sept. 13. Washing-out locomotive and like boilers by hot water. A steam and water mixer is placed in the position usually occupied by the ordinary coldwater connexions in engine sheds and similar places. The mixer comprises a steam nozzle a which delivers to a mixing-chamber c to which cold water is admitted by a pipe b, the respective supplies of water and steam being regulated by suitable cocks. The hot water is delivered to the boiler to be cleansed by a hose - pipe f which is provided with means for its easy coupling and uncoupling. The portion d, which is fitted to the outlet passage of the mixing-chamber, may be of the lever-catch or interlocking-finger type, or it may be formed, as shown, with a slot d<1>, which is constructed to hold a cotter for securing the two portions of the coupling.
Patent GB-190621905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air or other Gas Compressors.
Inventor: MELLING JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-04
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 21,905. Melling, J. W. Oct. 4. Fans. - A compressor constructed similarly to a radial-flow turbine is fitted with feeding screws or blades. When, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the air is taken in at the circumference, the feeders consist of blades d' fixed to the rotor disk a ; but when the air is taken in at the centre and delivered at the circumference, the feeders are formed like screw fans, and are attached to the shaft b at the inlets, as shown at n, Fig. 3. The disk a carries on each side a suitable number of rings of blades d<2>, d<3>, coacting with stationary blades e<1>, e', fixed on or cast with rings f attached to the casing h. These blades are designed so as not to change the current or direction of the air. The sides of the casing may carry the bearings for the shaft, and may also form a tank for containing cooling-water. Several compressors may be arranged on the same shaft.
Patent GB-190627362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Match Boxes
Inventor: MATHIESON ALEXANDER SIMPSON
Filed: 1906-12-01
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 27,362. Mathieson, A. S. Dec 1. Match-boxes.-The lid A, Fig. 2, is pivoted to the sides a, and is normally kept closed by a spring D bearing against a partition E. Pressure of the finger upon the pivoted end C opens the lid. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the lid slides as well as turns about the pivot a, and the spring D bears against a projection c<1> on the end C, which is pivoted at a<2> to the lid.
Patent GB-190716746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Casting Metal Pipes and the like.
Inventor: CUSTER EDGAR ALAN
Filed: 1907-07-22
Granted: 1908-07-22
Abstract: 16,746. Custer, E. A. July 22. Casting.-A plant for casting articles such as pipes in permanent moulds comprises a cupola 49 a receiving ladle 43 with spouts 46, 47 adapted to discharge into pouring-ladles on trucks 37 running on tracks 18, 19 branching from a track 17 ending in grooves 20 on a turntable having a step-by-step motion and carrying the moulds ; and a mould - handling apparatus (not shown) fixed above the turntable. The metal is introduced into the mould simultaneously at a number of points throughout its length in equal quantities, and at uniform pressures and velocities. The moulds are constructed as described in Specification No. 16,748, A.D. 1907, and the truck is described in Specification No. 16,747, A.D. 1907.
Patent GB-190717653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Glazed Tiles.
Inventor: CRAIG HUGH MORTON
Filed: 1907-08-02
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 17,653. Craig, H. M. Aug. 2. Glazing; pottery; tiles. -Grazed tiles C are supported in the sagger A during the glost firing without the interposition of distance-pieces or the like by arranging the tiles diagonally in pairs placed back to back, two of the inclined edges of each tile resting upon the sharp edges of slabs B or saddles placed longitudinally in the sagger. The slabs B are preferably movable, so that they may be turned to present fresh supports as the edges become worn.
Patent GB-190805030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Illumination and Heating by Means of Vapour Burners.
Inventor: DENAYROUZE LOUIS
Filed: 1908-03-05
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 5030. Denayrouze. L. March 6, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Vapour lamps. -In a vapour lamp of the type described in Specifications No. 11,665, A.D. 1900, and No. 9691, A.D. 1903, a thick plate c above the flame is connected by a preferably bronze frame a with a vaporizing-chamber b. The fuel employed is obtained by the fractional distillation of the heavy and intermediate oils extracted from coal tar, or liquids extracted directly by continuous distillation of coal tar below 200‹ C.
Patent GB-190807643-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Letter-plate for the Doors of Houses and other Premises.
Inventor: GODDARD HENRY
Filed: 1908-04-07
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 7643. Goddard, H. April 7. Letter-boxes &c.-Relates to letter plates or combined knocker and letter plates of the kind in which, in addition to the aperture for letters, apertures are provided for the reception of cards bearing the owner's name or other information, the card being protected by a glass plate. The invention consists in means for keeping the card in place. As shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the plate A is provided with the usual aperture B for letters, covered by a flap J, and also with an aperture C, behind which is placed the name card D in a suitable recess. Between the card D and aperture C is placed a plate E of glass, mica, or other transparent material. A pivoted or removable plate F is provided for keeping the card D and plate E in place, and is itself retained in position, as shown in Fig. 4, by means of the spring G of the flap J. A third aperture K may be provided for the display of a card bearing the number of the premises, a similar transparent plate and retaining means being provided similar to those for the aperture C.
Patent GB-190808998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutch Mechanism.
Inventor: LAMBERTON ANDREW
Filed: 1908-04-25
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 8998. Lamberton, A. April 25. Rolling.-Combined friction and claw clutches are shown applied to reversing- gearing for rolling-mills, in which the friction clutch is engaged manually and the claw clutch is engaged automatically either when the driven part has attained a predetermined speed or after it has made a sufficient number of revolutions. The driving-shaft A carries loosely pinions B, C driving pinions B', C<3> on the shaft D in opposite directions but at the same speed. The pinions B, C are adapted to be connected to the shaft A by spring - released friction clutches E, G and claw clutches E', M and G<1>, M. A rod L<2> operated by a hand-lever L<4> is provided with slotted ends engaging levers L, L<1> operating the friction clutch sleeve s E<2>, G<2>. The sleeves H<2>, J<2> of governors H, J connected to the shaft A and pinion B, respectively, by gearing H', J<1>, are connected by a lever K carrying the rod K<1> of a valve K<2> which governs the supply of pressure fluid through pipes K<4> to valves N<2>, N<3>, O<2>, O<3>. The valve K<2> may be governed by a solenoid, the circuit of which is adapted to be closed by a contact carried by the lever K. Movement of the hand-lever L<4> at the same time rotates a shaft P<1>, Fig. 4, through a link P<5>, a lever P<4> pivoted at its upper end on the cross-head M<2> of hydraulic cylinders N, 0, a link P<3>, and lever P<2>. The shaft P<1> carries flats P operating valves N<2>, N<3> or O<2>, 03 to admit fluid to the cylinder N or O. When the speed of the pinion B is sufficient, the valve K<2> is opened, and the pressure fluid flows to the cylinder N or O and the desired claw clutch is engaged by means of a lever M' pivoted on the cross-head M<2>. Movement of the cross-head turns the lever P<4> round its lower end as a pivot and closes the valves. At the end of its travel a projection L<8> on the cross-head engages lugs L<6>, L<7> on the rod L<2> and disengages the friction clutch. To disengage the claw clutch the hand-lever L<4> is returned to its midposition, thus opening the other set of valves and bringing into action the other hydraulic cylinder. The constant-speed governor H may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190809580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Stoppering Bottles, Jars, and the like.
Inventor: HINDE ERNEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-05-02
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 9580. Hinde, E. W. May 2. Stoppers. - Relates to means for avoiding the use of rubber-ring washers with stoppers of the type secured by the crdinary bail-and-lever fastening, or by wires passing over the stopper and engaging lugs on the neck. A washer c of cork or other suitable material is placed on a shoulder in the bottle neck, and upon this washer a stopper d, having comparatively flat faces, is caused to bear.
Patent GB-190810855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wardrobes, Cabinets, Cupboards and the like.
Inventor: KOVACS MEHALY
Filed: 1908-05-19
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 10,855. Kovacs, M. May 19. Drawings to Specification. Wardrobes, cupboards, cabinets, &c. are provided with additional small cupboards formed on the back of the doors, access being had to them by hinging the panels of the main doors or by hing- ing the framework of the supplemental cupboard. The cupboard may be provided with shelves, and the panels, whether acting as doors or not, may be made transparent to exhibit the contents of the small cupboards.
Patent GB-190811056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheel Bearings.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1908-05-21
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 11,056. Thompson, W. P., [Arnold, W. H.]. May 21, Frame pulleys.- Pulley wheels are mounted on bearings which are free to oscillate transversely. An axle 2 is provided with conical shoulders 3, upon which rest the curved inner races 9 of ball bearings 8 inserted in the bore 7 of the wheel 6. The axle 2 is either cylindrical or flattened on two sides.
Patent GB-190813468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Rifle, Gunnery and like Practice.
Inventor: MITCHELL FRANK
Filed: 1908-06-24
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 13,468. Mitchell, F. June 24. Rifle and gunnery practice, teaching.-Relates particularly to improvements in the apparatus described in Specification No. 9977, A.D. 1906. The housing A, Fig. 1, slips over the end of the barrel B and is slotted at A' to clear the front sight B<2>. Within the recessed part A<2> is mounted the miniature target H and the needle E. A stirrup C has arms C<1>, C<2> connected respectively to the parts F<1>, F of the usual cord which passes along the bore of the barrel and extends to the main target. One end of the cord is attached to a nut G<1> which is adjustably screwed into a dummy cartridge G, part of the flange of which is cut away, as shown at G<3>, in order that the cartridge shall not be extracted when the bolt of the gun is operated. The needle E is mounted in the block D<1> so as to be free to oscillate in any direction, but to have no longitudinal motion ; the pointed end is longer than the end connected to the claw D<5> of the arm C<1> so that any inaccuracy in aim is magnified. A weight E' on the needle balances the weight of the stirrup C. In order that the target H may be impinged upon the needle when the trigger is pulled, the movement of the firing-bolt is communicated to the slide H<1> by means of a Bowden-wire mechanism connected to the firing- bolt and to the pin H<2>, or by pneumatic or other means. The fulcrum block D' is adjustable laterally, to allow for windage, by set-screws D<4>, D<5>, and vertically by a set-screw D<3>, For teaching recruits to aim correctly with the above-described apparatus, a stand J, Fig. 2, is provided with a fixed block K and a laterally and longitudinally adjustable block K<2>, the blocks having recesses into which the gun is laid, as shown in Fig. 3. An expert lays the gun correctly on the target while it is in position on the blocks, and the recruit can then test his aim by looking along the sights. A second table J<2> is provided for kneeling positions.
Patent GB-190817223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Apparatus for Gassing Threads.
Inventor: GIN GUSTAVE HENRI
Filed: 1908-08-15
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 17,223. Gin, G. H. Aug. 15. [Patent of Addition to No. 4550, A.D. 1907.] Yarns and threads, singeing.-In the electricallyheated tubes or channels described in Specification No. 4550, A.D. 1907, for singeing yarns, the straightness of the tubes &c. a is maintained by splitting one or both ends, and curving the strips b so formed in order to permit of the expansion of the tubes &c. The strips b may be separate pieces secured to the tubes &c. in any suitable manner.
Patent GB-190817670-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Oil Decolouring, Bleaching and Thickening Apparatus.
Inventor: LANDE JOHANNES CHRISTIAAN LEBU
Filed: 1908-08-22
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 17,670. Land, J. C. L. van der. Aug. 22. Fatty oils.-In apparatus for decolouring, bleaching, and thickening oils by treatment with compressed air in a heated vessel, the air is caused to take a long path through the oil while both are being stirred up together. Through a jacketed vessel passes a shaft 7 carrying a series of disks 3<1> which extend nearly to the walls of the vessel 1 and carry stirrers 11<1>. Between the disks 3<1> are horizontal partitions 3 extending from the walls of the vessel 1 nearly to the shaft 7 and carrying stirrers 11. Compressed air is introduced through a chamber 15 surrounding the bottom of the shaft 7. The stirrers 11, 11<1> may be perforated.
Patent GB-190820902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Extracting Metals from their Ores by Solar Heat, also applicable for Heating, Melting or Volatilizing other Substances or Materials.
Inventor: WILLIAMS WILLIAM GRIFFITH
Filed: 1908-10-03
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 20,902. Williams, W. G. Oct. 3. Heating, special means for.-In an apparatus for utilizing solar heat, applicable to the distillation of oils, a number of mirrors 28 of parabolic cross-section are mounted upon a frame comprising bars 7 ... 12 rigidly connected together and to an underframe 1, which is adapted to rotate upon wheels 2 on a circular track 3 to allow for the apparent m o v e - ment of the sun. The mirrors are preferably arranged " concentrically " or one behind the other and with their reflecting-surfaces underneath so as to focus the sun's rays upon the hearth.