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Patent GB-190508369-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Compound for Renovating the Rough or Frayed Edges of Starched Linen and the like.
Inventor: GARLANDE-BEAUFOY WALTER ROBERT
Filed: 1905-04-19
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 8369. Beaufoy, W. R. R. Garlande-. April 19. Sizes. - An edge - smoothing composition for starched linen consists of white paraffin wax (m.p. 115‹), gypsum, indigo, eucalyptus oil, and lavender oil or other perfume. To. 100 oz. of the melted wax are added 75 oz. of gypsum, and the mixture is boiled. Half a'dram of indigo is added and the whole allowed to cool. For sale purposes, the mixture is again melted, 1 oz. of the perfume and ¢ oz. of the oil are added, and the whole cooled in moulds of convenient shape.
Patent GB-190510861-A (GB)
Title: Improvement connected with Apparatus for Measuring and Indicating the Superficial Area of Hides, Skins and other Surfaces.
Inventor: CONNOLLY JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-05-24
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 10,861. Connolly, J. J., Connolly, S. F., and Osborne, V. May 24. Drawings to Specification. Calculating-apparatus.- In the apparatus described in Specification No. 5168, A.D. 1904, particularly applicable for measuring the area of hides and skins, a measuring-wheel is connected by 'link-work to a fixed centre of motion and to a tracing-point moved round the edge by hand. To obviate the slip of the measuring-wheel due to surface irregularities and puckerings of the hide, the fixed centre is surrounded by an annular disk of such dimensions that the wheel will always move upon its surface with uniform rolling friction. The disk may be of tin, zinc, celluloid, cardboard, or paper.
Patent GB-190511208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Couplings or Joints.
Inventor: STUTTLE HENRY
Filed: 1905-05-29
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 11,208. Stuttle, H., and Beach, F. H. May 29. Butt and flange joints ; spagot-and-socket joints.- A coupling or joint for a pipe constructed in sections is made so that any section can be easily removed without disturbing the others. Fig. 2 shows a vertical section of three pipe sections, and Fig. 4 a perspective view of one section. The coupling consists of two counterpart members each comprising a semicircular extension 2 integral with the pipe and having an inwardly-extending flange 6, and a semicircular recess 15 to allow a slight turning movement in the raising of a section. A tongue 12 fits a slot 13 and, with the packing 14 between the flange 6 on the extension and flange 7 on the pipe, a fluid-tight joint is maintained. The sections are firmly secured together by bolts through the lugs 3. This form of joint may be used on elbows, tees, and the like.
Patent GB-190511624-A (GB)
Title: Protector for the Nozzles of Syphon Bottles.
Inventor: FEARGUS JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-06-02
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 11,624. Feargus, J. W. June 2. Siphon bottles.-A self-closing valve is attached to the nozzle of a siphon bottle to prevent drip or entry of foreign matter. The flap d normally lies closed owing to its own weight. It is attached to a sleeve a, which may be connected to the spout b by means of a pin c and a bayonet slot, or the sleeve may be split and provided with a screw collar, or the sleeve may be made simply to slide on the spout with a tight fit.
Patent GB-190515880-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sparking Plug for Internal Combustion Engines and the like
Inventor: LAMKIN ARTHUR EDWIN
Filed: 1905-08-03
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 15,880. Lamkin, A. E. Aug. 3. Gas and like engines, igniting in. One of the conductors of a sparking-plug is made hollow and provided with a valve so that, on the suction stroke of the engine, air is drawn through this hollow conductor and impinges on the other, thus tending to keep it clean. The conductor A is of metal tubing, and is screwed into the body of the plug in line with a passage D leading to a chamber E provided with a non-return valve G and holes H covered by gauze I to prevent the entry of grit. The central conductor B may be the tube with a valve connexion at the top of the plug, the tube being bent over to face the wire, or the tube and wire may run through the insulator and be connected by separate wires to the battery.
Patent GB-190516357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc-lamps.
Inventor: BLONDEL ANDRE
Filed: 1905-08-11
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 16,357. Blondel, A. Aug. 11. Means for absorbing mechanical shocks.-The core of a shunt solenoid used in an arc lamp is connected to the piston 37, Fig. 4, of a dash-pot 21, which has a flap valve 39, and also a conical valve 41 ; the valve 41 is attached to a rod 42 and adapted to slide in a tube 40. At the moment that a pin releases a brake wheel the valve 41 is lifted, by reason of the rod 42 striking the bottom 36 of the dash-pot, which is provided with a strengthening-rib. Free movement of the mechanism for bringing together the carbons and striking the arc is thus permitted.
Patent GB-190518605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Match Boxes.
Inventor: HAYDOCK EDWARD
Filed: 1905-10-25
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 18,605. Haydock, E. Oct. 25. Match-boxes.-The sliding part of a drawer-andshell match-box is sealed by a paper band passing longitudinally round it, and serving as a tongue for withdrawing the part after the box is opened. One end of the band is pasted to the sliding part, the other being formed into a narrow flap f and pasted to the underside of the shell as shown in Fig. 8. The flap is perforated at the edge g so that it may be easily broken when desired. Matchstriking strips h are affixed to each end of the sliding portion. Information relating to football &c. fixtures is printed on the sealing-band and on the sides of the box.
Patent GB-190518665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hot Air Turbines.
Inventor: SMAL PIERRE
Filed: 1905-09-15
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 18,665. Smal, G. Sept. 15. Hot-air engines.-Apparatus for driving a hot-air turbine is shown in the Figure. A compressor 3, driven by the turbine, forces the compressed air into a chamber 6, where it is heated by a furnace. The heated air passes into and drives the turbine 1, and then passes into a cooling-chamber 8 and returns to the compressor.
Patent GB-190519444-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Expansible Pulley.
Inventor: JAMES EDWIN ERNEST
Filed: 1905-09-26
Granted: 1906-09-26
Abstract: 19,444. James, E. E. Sept. 26. Set-screws.-Adjusting- screws K<2> provided with shoulders K<3> so that the heads K<1> may pass through holes in a coverplate to allow of outside adjustment, are used to regulate the force of springs pressing together the sides of an expansible pulley.
Patent GB-190519552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Watertight Doors particularly applicable to Submarine Vessels
Inventor: EWING PETER DEWAR
Filed: 1905-09-27
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 19,552. Ewing, P. D. Sept. 27. Man-hole doors.-Water-tight doors, stated to be specially applicable to the conning-tower of a submarine vessel, are fastened by hooks j operated from the rotary ring e by means of racks f and pinions g'. The pinions g<1> rotate the vertical spindles g and draw the hooks j downwards. The ring e is rotated by bevel-gearing operated from either side of the conning-tower by the handles a<1>.
Patent GB-190524290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grates for Stoves and Fireplaces.
Inventor: DIECKMANN OTTO
Filed: 1905-11-24
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 24,290. Dieckmann, O. Nov. 24. Grates.-To allow for difference in the amounts of expansion of the parts of a grate front, which is shown as applied to a closed stove, and to permit of the substitution of a new part for a damaged one, the horizontal bars e, f, formed in one with a vertical plate b, are provided with slots g and bolts h for attaching them to similar bars c, d. By loosening the bolts h, the bars may be adapted to any width of grate, or may be adjusted to allow for expansion. Additional bars, with vertical parts similar to the plates a, b, may be secured by means of bolts l passing through holes in the ends of the latter. The upper ends of the vertical plates a, b are provided with suspension lugs i.
Patent GB-190604941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pen Holders.
Inventor: STRICKLAND THERON CHARLES
Filed: 1906-02-28
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 4941. Strickland, T. C. April 21, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Penholders; writers' cramp, preventing.-Relates to penholders provided with guides for the fingers by which correct position of the fingers and a firm comfortable grasp of the holder are secured, and cramp is prevented, and with means for securing the nib. The pen barrel A is secured, preferably by pivoting at 12, to the base part of a fingerguide formed by bendiog a blank of the form shown in Fig. 5. The part 20 of this guide projects up between the index and middle fingers, parts 15, 16, 17 being bent to form guides on supports for the index finger as shown in Figs. 2 and 4. The part 18 is bent outwardly to accommodate the middle finger, and a part 19 is bent out for the end of the middle finger to bear against. The barrel A is formed by bending a blank substantially into tubular form, and is preferably pivoted at one end to the guide, and formed with a hook or projection 4 at the other end to engage the end 14 of the base of the guide. When the barrel is turned on its pivot as shown by dotted lines, the nib may be dipped in an ordinary ink well or bottle. The nib is secured between the plunger B and the barrel A in a recess in the end of the plunger under a laterally-movable piece 8 pivoted at 9, and may be readily removed by projecting the plunger.
Patent GB-190608157-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Guard for Laundry Ironing and the like Machines
Inventor: ALLENBY ALFRED HYNMAN
Filed: 1906-04-04
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 8157. Allenby, A. H. April 4. G u a rd s.-A guard for ironing- machines and the like consists of a wire lattice plate 4 held between end bars 3 which are hinged at their upper ends to adjustable bars attached to the framing. This plate covers the line of contact of the rollers. A rod 2 extends along the front of the plate, and to one end is fixed a link 7, the other end of which is attached to a lever 8, which is pivoted at 9, and normally rests in a slot 12 in the bar 13. The articles are fed in between the bar 2 and the lower roller ; if the fingers of the operator get under inadvertently, the lever 8 is lifted by the link 7, and the spring 14 operates and slides the bar 13, thereby shifting the belt to the loose pulley by means of the fork 19. The lever 22 is for resetting the machine.
Patent GB-190608330-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pneumatic Action for Organs and like Musical Instruments.
Inventor: MORGAN FRANK HERBERT
Filed: 1906-04-06
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 8330. Morgan, F. H. April 6. Organs and like instruments. pneumatic actions for. The pneumatic motor B in the wind-chest carries directly upon its face, at or near the hinged end, a pallet E which normally rests upon and is held open by a sticker f, carried by a pallet F, connected mechanically to a key. The arrangement is such that the pallet E closes before the key and the pallet F reach the end of their downward movement, the object being to increase the rapidity and improve the touch. Specification No. 14,466, A.D. 1893, is referred to.
Patent GB-190609801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting Devices for Explosion Motors.
Inventor: BATISSE EMILE MICHEL LEOPOLD
Filed: 1906-04-26
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 9801. Batisse, E. M. L., and Drevet, A., [known as Drevet, P.]. April 27, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Turning-gear.-Relates to improvements in gear of the kind described in Specification No. 5772, A.D. 1905. Carbonic acid, injected into the cylinder a, forces out the rack b against the resistance of the helical spring e, turning the pinion c and clutch d to rotate the shaft. A pin iattached to the rack presses out the spring j to engage the clutch. The discharge takes place through perforations in the wall of the cylinder or through the discharge cock k connected to the pin i. A part of the rack is left untoothed to provide for back-firing.
Patent GB-190611458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Systems for Electric Motors
Inventor: COOPER WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-16
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 11,458. Cooper, W. May 22, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Switches.-In a series-pa:rallel motor-controlling system, the change from series to parallel is accomplished by making a bridge connexion between the motors, the bridge containing an electromagnetic switch which opens automatically when the current through it is zero, and by manipulating the master controller so as to alter the resistances until the condition of no current through the bridge is attained, the object being to avoid arcing and fluctuations of current. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the power current passes from a trolly wire 1 to a rail 19, and the controlling-current is obtained from a battery 4. Positions a, b, c, d of the master controller 7 correspond to series connexion of motors 2, 3 with successively diminishing resistance. At the position e, a switch. 30 is caused by the action of the coil 291 to close the bridge connexion between the motor terminals 31, 32, all the resistance sections 15, 16, 17, 18 being short circuited and the switch 13 being opened. A coil 44 in series with the bridge-wire serves to hold the switch 30 closed independently of the coil 291. At the position f, the switches 37, 38 are closed, and the motors are connected as shown in Fig. 2, each motor being in series with half the resistance. At the further position g, h, the resistances are cut out till the condition of balance is reached, when the current through the coil 44 is zero and the bridge 41 opens automatically, leaving the motors in parallel.
Patent GB-190614780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Medical Apparatus for Administering Threephase Sinusoidal Currents.
Inventor: LLOYD ALFRED
Filed: 1906-06-28
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 14,780. Lloyd, A. June 28. Electricity, administering. -Apparatus for the production of three-phase sinusoidal currents for medical purposes consists of a three-pole motor generator or converter supplied with current from accumulators, in combination with three adjustable transformers of the induction-coil type. Current from batteries B, Fig. 1, passes through a switch and commutator D to the three poles of the converter A, whence it passes through the field coils to the slip-rings F. From the slip-ring, the current is led through the primary coils G of the transformers. The secondary coils I are mounted so as to be capable of sliding on metallic slides H, Fig. 3, with which they contact by means of pieces J, whence the current is led to suitable electrodes for application to the body. The whole apparatus is preferably enclosed in a box, the motor and batteries being arranged in one compartment and the switch and coils in another.
Patent GB-190618111-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Door Mat.
Inventor: VINE EDMUND
Filed: 1906-08-13
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 18,111. Vine, E. Aug 13. Mats.-Door mats, designed to remove dirt both from the soles and sides of boots and shoes, are composed of sections 1, Figs. 1 and 2, of close brush-like fibre or yarn, with which are alternately arranged sections 2 of open rope or wire work, with their upper surfaces below those of the sections 1. A border 3 of fibre or yarn or open rope-work is used, and the foundation 7 consists of open cord fabric, retting, &c. The border may be dispensed with, the mat being bordered by a wire or hemp rope or inserted into a rigid frame the mat may be circular or oval.
Patent GB-190624814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: DAKE CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-11-05
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 24,814. Dake, C. W. Nov. 29,1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Elastic-fluid turbines.-A multipleexpansion impactwheel turbine is shown in Figs. 1 and 8. The steam inlet L leads into an annular channel opening into three equidistant chambers T on one side of the wheel D and similar chambers T' on the other side of the wheel, each chamber feeding a set of nozzles. Each set of nozzles contains an outer ring of nozzles a, a', a<11> of increasing size and co-operating with channels c to conduct the steam repeatedly on to the outer row of buckets b of the wheel. There are two inner rows of buckets and corresponding nozzle and steam channels, the innermost channels m, m' being annular channels common to all the nozzle passages. The steam passes into exhaust channels r, r', having upward extensions r<2> serving as steam jackets and exhausting into a common outlet V. The nozzle passages are oblique slots formed in nozzle rings M, N which are secured to the sides B of the casing. The wheel has semicircular overlapping buckets b, b<1>, Figs. 2 and 3, formed in its sides by a circular cutting-tool having a lip projecting at one side. In a modification, the nozzle rings have projecting ribs semicircular in cross-section, fitting recesses in the buckets and forming the inner walls of the buckets. The wheel may have buckets on one side only.
Patent GB-190629639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Electric Circuit Breakers
Inventor: SCOTT WILLIAM HARDING
Filed: 1906-12-29
Granted: 1907-12-28
Abstract: 29,639. Scott, W. H. Dec. 29. Cut-outs; switches.- A double-pole circuitbreaker has its two switch arms at opposite ends of an electromagnet, the sparking- points being arranged in separate compartments. The time of operation is controlled by an adjustable vacuum dash-pot, constructed as described in Specification No. 29,639A, A.D. 1906. The contacts of the switches A, B are preferably arranged as described in Specification No. 23,751, A.D. 1905. The electromagnet C is preferably of the iron-clad type, and has plungers c, c<2> hinged to the switch frames x, x<2>, which are connected by a link D to make the switches work simultaneously. The breaking parts of the switches B, A are in separate compartments Y, Y<2>, which are lined with asbestos or similar material y, y', thus preventing flashing across the two mains. The main conductors G, F from the switches pass between the pole-pieces H, H<2> of the electromagnet K, which is supported on ball bearings l in standards L. This electromagnet is preferably in series with the electro - magnet C, and the two are shunted across the mains; or they may be energized in any other way. The magnetic fields across the conductors G, F may be produced by permanent magnets swung on bearings. An arm P, pivoted to a bracket Q, carries a sliding weight p, and is connected by links M, N to the dash-pot S. A bar h attached to part of the overload movable mechanism is also connected to the links M, N. A quick-break switch R completes the circuit of the solenoi i C, and is operated by a roller p<4> on a link p<3> attached to the arm P engaging a fork lever r pivoted to a bracket r<3>. When an excessive current flows through the conductors F, G between the pole-pieces of the electro-magnet K, the force produced causes the mechanism to swing on its bearings l and open the switch R, thus de-energizing the solenoid C and opening the main switches A, B. The contact-brushes of the switches A, B are held in iron frames x with projecting sides z, z<2>, z<3>, z<4>, and iron stops T, T', T<3>, T<4> are provided on the casing. In the event of an excessive overload, these frames and stops are sufficiently magnetized to open the main switches directly.
Patent GB-190706742-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved, Products, or Compositions, of Matter for Dietetic Purposes.
Inventor: LICHTENSTEIN THEODORE DAVID
Filed: 1907-03-20
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 6742. Lichtenstein, T. D. March 20. Caramel.-A caramel preparation for dietetic purposes is made by mixing 25 per cent of dry caramel with 75 per cent of a dry salt, preferably sodium chloride, heating, and compressing into tablets &c. at about 212‹ F. These tablets &c. may be powdered, and the powder may be again compressed into tablets &c. with a further quantity of caramel powder. The sodium chloride may be replaced by dry sugar or a dry acetate preparation made by mixing an anhydrous powered salt of acetic acid, such as sodium or potassium acetate with an anhydrous powdered acid or acid salt such as tartaric acid, citric acid, phosphoric acid, or sodium bisulphate, in chemically equivalent proportions. Other ingredients may be added to the caramel preparation in making sauces, gravies, &c.
Patent GB-190708431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Removing Mud and Dust from Boots.
Inventor: FORBES ANDREW
Filed: 1907-04-11
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 8431. Forbes, A. April 11. Boots, cleaning. - An apparatus for removing mud &c. from boots comprises a brush 11 which is rotated by means of the handle 14 and simultaneously caused to travel around the boot placed upon the plate 1. The lower end of the brush spindle is provided with a pinion 12 engaging with an internally-toothed rack 7 surrounding the plate 1, while it is further guided by a roller 13 bearing against a flange 5. A scraper for removing mud from the boot sole may be attached to the apparatus.
Patent GB-190710845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fog Signalling on Railways and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: CLAYTON HERBERT FITZROY
Filed: 1907-05-09
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 10,845. Clayton, H. F. May 9. Detonator apparatus.-A frame 8, slidingly mounted on rods 6, 7, is operated from the semaphore signal to carry a detonator 26 on to the track rail when the signal is at danger. The detonator is carried by a plate 12, which is gripped between the end of the arm 10<b> and a yoke 14 attached to the arm 10<a>. The frame 8 is provided with a rod 18, to which is attached the wire or other connexion to the signal. A spring 19 tends to keep the frame in the left-hand position. A plate 15 ensures that the detonator plate 12 is inserted in the right place, and an overturned end 12<a> prevents it from being shaken out. A guard 16 protects the fog-signal man's hand and serves as a stop for the plate 12. India-rubber buffer-disks, 23, 24 are provided.
Patent GB-190713303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lawn Sprinklers and the like.
Inventor: SAWYER JAMES
Filed: 1907-06-08
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 13,303. Sawyer, J. June 8. Spray-producers.-A sprinkler for lawns &c. consists of two or more approximately upright pipes F swivelled at G to a common supply pipe A mounted on one or more wheels. When one wheel is used, handles are provided as in a wheelbarrow. By turning the pipes F, the area watered may be varied. A fixed pipe D may be combined with the movable pipes. The nozzles E may also be pivoted to vary the direction of the jets.
Patent GB-190717567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Nails or Hooks from which Pictures are Suspended.
Inventor: CLARKSON FRANCES MARY
Filed: 1907-08-01
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 17,567. Clarkson, F. M. Aug. 1. Nails, hooks.-An ornamental attachment for the head of a nail or hook for suspending pictures comprises a bow &c A, formed with a hollow portion B to receive the head C of the nail E, and with two metal tongues D whic h are bent or sprung over the nail.
Patent GB-190718765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Suspending Apparatus for Mine Cages.
Inventor: PIRON SIMON
Filed: 1907-08-20
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 18,765. Piron, S. Aug. 21, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Safety suspending-apparatus.-The cage is suspended by means of links b pivoted to levers c, which are hinged to the cage and connected by rods to a spring i normally compressed. In the event of the rope breaking, the levers are swung outwards by the action of the springs i, so as to throw the U-shaped grips e into engagement with the guides, and reduce the speed of the cage. When the spring bolts f enter the slots in the guides, the cage is brought to rest. The grips are formed as shown in Fig. 2, the side flanges being inclined to the base and also slightly inclined to the vertical.