baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-190425477-A (GB)
Title: A Pressure-raising Apparatus for Air, Gas, or the like Fluids for Gasifying Hydro-carbons, or for other purposes.
Inventor: GILLIE WILLIAM SIMPSON
Filed: 1904-11-23
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 25,477. Gillie, W. S. Nov. 23. Compressing.- Air, gases, or other fluids are compressed by a single- or double - acting bell A similar to that described in Specification No. 22,829, A.D. 1903, working in an annular water seal B and operated by a pivoted lever F connected by a chain J to the crosshead K of a fluid-pressure motor. The motive fluid is admitted through a cock S and a three-way cock shown in Fig. 3. At the end of the down-stroke, the plug 0 through which the motive fluid is supplied and exhausted is turned by means of a tumbling lever P' integral with the tappet-actuated arm P. In a modification, illustrated in Fig. 5, inlet aud outlet lift valves are similarly operated. The cylinder A falls by its own weight, and the fluid is forced into a holder W through a pipe Q, valve Z', and pipe Q'. When the holder W reaches a predetermined height, the supply of the motive fluid is cut off by a lever T. The gas after leaving the bolder W may be carburetted by passing into a vessel containing a porous material saturated with petroleum spirit, or the spirit may be supplied automatically as in the above-mentioned Specification by means of a pump actuated by a moving part of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190428154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Light Emitting Bodies for Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Inventor: KUZEL HANS
Filed: 1904-12-22
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 28,154. Kuzel, H. Dec. 22. Drawings to Specification. Making wire.-Filaments for electric lamps are made from refractory metals by means of their colloidal solutions, which are obtained by Bredig's, Wright's, Wedekind's, or other method. The firstnamed method consists in forming an electric arc in a non-conducting liquid between roughened electrodes of the metal. By cautious evaporation, or, if necessary, by leading with added liquid, such as glycerine, an alcohol, chloroform, xylol, &c., a pasty mass is obtained, which may be mixed with finely-divided solid metal up to half its weight, or may be used alone. Threads or other bodies squirted or otherwise formed from the pasty material are dried, warmed to 60‹-80‹ C. to render them conductive, and then heated gradually up to a white heat by the passage of a current, in a vacuum or in an inert gas such as hydrogen. Suitable metals are chromium, manganese, molybdenum, uranium, tungsten, vanadium, tantalum, niobium, titanium, thorium, zirconium, platinum, osmium, iridium, or mixtures of these.
Patent GB-190503489-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Cutting Photographic or other Paper or Material
Inventor: DAVENPORT JAMES
Filed: 1905-02-20
Granted: 1906-02-20
Abstract: 3489. Davenport, J. Feb. 20. Cutting-machines for paper &c.-In an appliance for cutting photographic or other paper or material to an oval form, the cutter e remains stationary during the cutting operation, and is adjustably mounted on an arm d attached to an upright c fixed on an extension of the lower plate or box a. On the upper face of the box is mounted a raised ring f, and from the centre of the ring to the circumference is formed a slot in which is placed an adjustable pin h fixed to a rod i passing through the base of the upright c, in which it is fixed by a thumb-screw. The pin h may be fixed and the ring f adjustable. The paper or other material is secured by pins, clips, or other means on the upper surface of the upper plate or box b, which is rotated by means of handles fixed to the corners. The motion of the upper plate is controlled by the pin h, which works in a slot or groove l, Fig. 7, in its underside, and by two parallel lugs k, between which the ring f moves.
Patent GB-190506762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Drying Apparatus.
Inventor: FORSCHEPIEPE AUGUST
Filed: 1905-03-30
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 6762. Forschepiepe, A., and Schõfer, C. March 30. Drying a n i m a l substances &c.-The lower half of a drying-cylinder is surrounded by a steam casing B, and the upper half by an air casing C, which is open to the atmosphere through lateral openings D on the one hand and on the other hand communicates with the inner cylinder through a dome F. Animal or other substance is introduced through the aperture G into the cylinder and is moved to and fro in it by means of the conveyer H, which is rotated in opposite directions successively by means of the mechanism shown. Air from the atmosphere passes into the casing C and is heated by the steam casing B and exhausted through the drying- cylinder and through the aperture G.
Patent GB-190509320-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Opening Envelopes and for Withdrawing their Contents.
Inventor: HARDY ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1905-05-03
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 9320. Hardy, R. H., and Purvis, R. May 3. Envelopes.-Relates to means for opening envelopes and withdrawing the contents. A piece B, Fig. 3, of stout paper or cardboard, having an oblique edge b and a tang b<1>, is placed with the envelope, the tang b<1> projecting through a slot in the bottom right-hand corner of the envelope. On withdrawal of the piece B, the edge of the envelope is cut by the edge b. The enclosure C may be withdrawn by arms b<2> or a tail-piece formed on or attached to the piece B. If the latter is sufficiently stiff, it may itself be employed for cutting the.edge of the envelope.
Patent GB-190513519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Tyres & in the Apparatus & Processes for Manufacturing them.
Inventor: DUNN THOMAS
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 13,519. Dunn, T. July 1. Drawings to Specification. Wire-link and like chains.-A chain for embedding in the tread portion of an elastic tyre consists of flattened metallic helices connected together by transverse pins, pieces of steel cord, or bundles of steel wire.
Patent GB-190514041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Gearing for Cycles.
Inventor: GILBERT CHRISTOPHER ALBERT JOH
Filed: 1905-07-07
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 14,041. Gilbert, C. A. J., and Starkey, M. E. July 7. Variable-speed gearing; clutches.-In a threespeed gear for cycles, a driving-member B is adapted to turn the hub either through a ratchet clutch N, or through one or the other of two epicyclic gears E, L and F, M. Thus, for the low speed, a sliding cross-piece G occupies an intermediate position, leaving both the sun pinions free. When a chain G<2> is pulled, the cross-piece is brought into engagement with jaws E<1>, so that the pinion E is locked to the axle and the highest speed obtained. When the tension upon the chain is released, a spring P retracts the cross-piece to engage ratchet teeth F<1> upon the other sun pinion F, so that this pinion is held stationary to give the intermediate speed. When either of the epicyclic gears is in operation, the ratchet clutch is overrunning. A free-wheel clutch may be interposed between the sprocket-wheel D and the driving- member. The sun pinions are retained in position upon the axle by an enlargement C<1> and two collars C<2>, C<3>. The wheels L, M are carried between flanges on the driving-member, the wall of the member being cut away where necessary for the engagement of these wheels with the sun pinions. The use of ratchet clutch teeth F<1> permits of the road wheel of the cycle being turned backwards when the intermediate gear is in operation. According to the Provisional Specification, in lieu of the pawls of the ratchet clutch being mounted on the driving-member to engage teeth on the hub, the hub may carry the pawls to engage teeth on the driving-member.
Patent GB-190517529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilating-hoods for the Collection and Carrying Off of Fumes from Cooking-stoves and the like
Inventor: MONKCOM HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1905-08-30
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 17,529. Monkcom, H. C. Aug. 30. Air, drawing-off, methods of.-A hood for drawing off the fumes and foul air in rooms &c. containing gas iron-heating stoves, gas cooking-stoves, fishfrying ranges, and the like consists of a sheetmetal structure formed by two sides 2, Fig. 2, a back 1, and a sloping roof 5, which is surmounted by a chamber B fitted with a hit-and-miss draughtregulator 11. The fumes from the stove in the lower part of the chamber A pass through the outlet 15 to the flue C, and the heated roof 5 induces a flow of air through the chamber B, thus ventilating the kitchen, shop, &c. The hood for a gas cooking-stove or frying-range is similar, except that the sides 2 are shaped as shown in Fig. 3 ; the flue 16 from the oven 13 is also led into it.
Patent GB-190521832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fire Grates.
Inventor: JOSEPH CHARLES SAMPSON
Filed: 1905-10-26
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 21,832. Joseph, C. S. Oct. 26. Tanks and cisterns.-The boiler of a combined kitchen range and open fire-place is built in one with the feed cistern and is separated from it by a partition.
Patent GB-190521878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clamping Devices for Curtain Stretchers.
Inventor: SCHWARZ HELENA ANA
Filed: 1905-10-27
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 21,878. Schwarz, H. A. Oct. 27. Fastenings for curtain stretchers. Relates to means for clamping the bars of the stretcher together. The side bars 4 of the frame are supported in stirrups 1 formed with rectangular apertures 2 and ears 3. The end bars 5 pass through the rectangular apertures and rest freely on the side bars. A plate 6 with upstanding vertically slotted ears 10 rests on the end bars between the ears of the stirrup, and a bolt passes through the holes and slots in the two sets of ears and through eccentrically-placed apertures in the cheeks of a lever 9. The depression of this lever fastens the bars 4, 5 and the plate 6 firmly together without injuring the bars.
Patent GB-190523651-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Mouse & Vermin Trap
Inventor: LAVENDER GEORGE LOUIS
Filed: 1905-11-17
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 23,651. Lavender, G. L. Nov. 17. Traps.-A box A is divided into four compartments by the wings B of a rotating wheel. A mouse, rat, or other animal, entering from the run L through the hole C, can cross on one of the wings to the bait box D. The box is attached to a wire E having a cross-piece G resting on a bracket or V-piece H. When touched, the box D swings backward, the catch F, formed by the bottom of the wire, is withdrawn, and the wheel is rotated by the weight of the animal, which falls into the tank P on the top of which the box is supported by a ledge K. The rotation of the wheel may be controlled by a spring Q.
Patent GB-190526335-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Means for Holding Umbrellas Open and Closed.
Inventor: LINDEMANN RICHARD
Filed: 1905-12-18
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 26,335. Lindemann, R. Dec. 18. Holding open and closed. - The runner b, which is bulged at the top and bottom, is forced over the spring fastener a, which is slit as shown.
Patent GB-190602224-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means of Securing the Spokes of Wheels to the Rims or Felloes.
Inventor: HORA MANUEL HERRERA DE
Filed: 1906-01-29
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 2224. Hora, M. H. de. Jan. 29. Spring wheels; spokes.-Spokes of spring wheels of the type described in Specitication No. 14,682, A.D. 19U5, are secured to the rim so that play is allowed in the line of the rim. in the form shown in Fig. 1, the ends of the spokes C are bent outwards and pivoted in the web 1) of the [-sectioned rim so that the rounded ends H Lave play against the inner faces of the rim. Fig. 3 shows another form in which the spoke ends bear against the web. This latter method may be adopted also in the absence of a web.
Patent GB-190606325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carding Engines
Inventor: ROTHWELL RICHARD PERCY
Filed: 1906-03-16
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 6325. Rothwell, R. P., Rothwell, O., and Rothwell, B. L. March 16. Carding-engines.-To prevent the accamulation of waste at the ends of the fancy rollers, a stationary cap j is placed at each end thereof. The cap is secured to a flanged bush h fixed to a bracket i, and has a solid projecting piece k occupying the space between the roller b and the fancy roller. According to the Provisional Specification, the belt of the cap may pass wholly round the fancy roller at each end.
Patent GB-190607167-A (GB)
Title: Improved Carburetting Apparatus for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LAITTE LEOPOLD BENOIT DE
Filed: 1906-03-24
Granted: 1907-03-23
Abstract: 7167. Laitte, L. B. de. March 24. Exhaust-silencers. - The exhaust-silencer of an internal-combustion engine is separated from the carburetting-chamber f by a thin plate h. Air is supplied to the silencer by a pump k to burn any unconsumed gas.
Patent GB-190608358-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Internal Combustion Engine.
Inventor: SLIPPER THOMAS GOULDER
Filed: 1906-04-06
Granted: 1907-04-06
Abstract: 8358. Slipper, T. G. April 6. Centrifugal governors combined with electric switches. - When working normally, the igniting- circuit of an internalcombustion engine is made and broken by a brush-switch of the type shown in Fig. 5, the rotating portion of which is carried by the fly-wheel. When the speed of the engine increases, contact is broken between the points l<2> owing to the outward movement of the adjustable spring- blade l<1>.
Patent GB-190609887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Gas Pumps.
Filed: 1906-04-27
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 9887. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens- Schuckert Werke Ges.]. April 27. Fixed-abutmemt type.-A rotary gas or vacuum pump having a liquid seal on the outlet side is constructed so that the space beneath the check valve p has a capacity of at least ten per cent of that of the pump. By this means, the gas bubbles of the foam formed while working may rise and escape instead of being in part carried round to the suction side. A small opening in the casing w allows oil free from bubbles to flow back from the chamber r. The inlet and outlet channels s, d are arranged in an upward direction.
Patent GB-190619669-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Constructing and Working of Distant and other Railway Signals.
Inventor: LEDBROOK JOHN
Filed: 1906-09-04
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 19,669. Ledbrook, J., and Ledbrook, A. Sept. 4. Contacts, mechanical; audible signals.-A bell signal mounted at the side of the track for use in fogs or otherwise is actuated by the train wheels operating laterally - moving treadle - like switch points, the wheels then passing on to a depressible treadle, which lowers the switch treadle out of action to prevent continuous operation of the bell by the several train wheels. The switch treadle may also be thrown out of action by a connexion to the signal cabin, or to the ordinary semaphore. The bell A is sounded by a hammer C operated through links F, I by a laterallymoving switch treadle J, which is pivoted to rocking levers K, and attached through a link L and an horizontally - moving pivoted lever Q to a depressible treadle M mounted on radial arms pivoted to the rail. The train wheel first moves the switch treadle J away from the rail and sounds the bell A, but immediately depresses the treadle M and lowers the switch treadle J out of action. A connexion R to the semaphore or to the signal cabin may also be employed for moving the switch treadle J out of operative position.
Patent GB-190623511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Milk Centrifugal Machines.
Inventor: MEYS JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-10-23
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 23,511. Meys, J. Oct. 23. Cream-separators. - In cream-separators of the type in which the skim milk passes out of the drum under a false bottom, special means are provided for securing the false bottom in place. The drum is formed with ribs b with which wedge-shaped pieces d engage. The pieces d are attached to the false bottom c so that, on turning the latter, it is pressed against the true bottom of the drum. Ribs a on the false bottom c provide space for the escape of the skim milk. Notches f, Fig. 3, are provided in the false bottom c to allow it to be lifted past the ribs b, and the edges of the notches are turned up as at g to facilitate bringing the notches f opposite the ribs.
Patent GB-190701265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicles or the like for Recreation and Amusement.
Inventor: HURST TIMOTHY CARROLL
Filed: 1907-01-17
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 1265. Hurst, T. C. Jan. 17. Amusements for fairs and the like; rocking-boats.- A body 1, which may represent a motor-car, street or railway car, cab, carriage, boat, &c., is suspended by rods 3 and eye-bolts 4 from a frame 2, and is fitted with seats. The car is given a motion similar to that of a running vehicle. It may be swung latterally by means of a steering-wheel 5, which operates a drum 6 around which is passed a cord 7 fixed to the frame 2, so that the effect of running around a curve is produced. To give the effect of moving up or down hills, the car is swayed forwards or backwards by means of a lever 16, which moves the car bodily and at the same time, through links 17, 18, 19, raises or lowers a dashboard 15 to enhance the effect. Pictures from a kinematograph may be produced on the front or sides of the car. The car body is vibrated by means of a wheel 8 mounted in bearings 9 provided with an eccentric weight 10, the wheel being driven by a motor 11 controlled by a rheostat 12. Electric fans 14 cause a rush of air through holes in the dashboard.
Patent GB-190701695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Floors, Landings, Treads, Manhole Covers, Gutter Ways and the like.
Filed: 1907-01-22
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 1695. Frost, W. R. S., and Bishop's Safety Tread Co. Jan. 22. Treads ; paving with metal framing or skeletons ; draining channels ; man-hole doors.-Asphalt or a combination of asphalt and other material is disposed in blocks and internally strengthened by metal strips, which may be formed by slitting a metal plate and bending up the tongues, or by placing metal strips on edge, these strips being attached to, or supported by, the metal base. An adjustable lead strip f, projecting above the metal nosing e, is secured at the desired height by screws g passing through vertical slots h in the strip.
Patent GB-190707718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire and Temperature Alarms or Indicators.
Inventor: SMITH GEORGE LAWRENCE
Filed: 1907-04-02
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 7718. Smith, G. L. April 2. Rotary disk valves.-A gas valve described in connexion with pneumatic fire-alarm apparatus consists of a disk 35, the face of which is provided with a groove 37, Fig. 3. On the rotation.of the disk in a clockwise direction, a passage 33 is brought into communication with a passage 32 leading to a tube 11, and also with a groove 38 in the valve seating, whereby compressed air passes to a chamber 24<a>. By turning the disk 35 in the opposite direction, the passage 33 is placed in communication with the passage 32 only.
Patent GB-190708033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Scutching Machines.
Inventor: GRAY WILLIAM BENJAMIN
Filed: 1907-04-06
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 8033. Gray, W. B. April 6. Breaking and scutching apparatus. - Relates to apparatus of the type in which the fibre is held in a nip and acted upon by relatively-moving bars, which wrap the fibrous material over themselves and drag it over their edges. The flax &c. is treated by oscillating beaters, which are mounted on a pivoted frame and pass between fixed beaters, from one of which depends an apron of linen &c. over which hangs the fibre. T h e beaters 4 are mounted in a frame 5, pivoted at 6, and oscillated by cranks 9 and connecting-rods 7. The distance through which the beaters 4 move is varied according to the length of the fibre. The stationary beaters 2 are mounted in a fixed frame 2<A>, and from one of these beaters hangs a linen apron 3. The fibre 14 is held in clamps 1, which are inserted at one end of the machine and are moved in guides 1<A> through the length of the machine. The beaters 4 by their motion drag the fibres 14 over the stationary beaters and finally allow them to hang down on the other side ready to be drawn back again by them on their return journey. The apron, the size of which can be varied, provides the necessary friction to enable the fibres to be properly rubbed. According to the Provisional Specification, the beaters may be supported at one end only.
Patent GB-190716839-A (GB)
Title: Improved Non-refillable Bottle.
Inventor: TYSON ISAAC
Filed: 1907-07-23
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 16,839. Tyson, I. July 23. Bottles, non-refillable.- The neck of the bottle has an external weakening groove i above which a cork g is placed, and above the cork there is inserted a glass stopper a secured by springs b adapted to engage pockets c in the bottle neck. Specifications No. 24,282, A.D. 1897, No. 19,625, A.D. 1902, No. 10,478, A.D. 1903, and No. 22,775, A.D. 1905, are referred to.
Patent GB-190719752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Arches of Locomotive Furnaces and the like and in Bricks employed therein.
Inventor: ROBERTS JOHN
Filed: 1907-09-04
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 19,752. Roberts, J., and Birkett, F. M. Sept. 4. Fire-bricks.-The arch of a locomotive furnace or the like is constructed of interlocking bricks with semicircular projections b and recesses c as shown. The bricks in the rows d,f are made larger than the bricks in the rows e for the purpose of breaking joint. The structure is held in position by a row of key bricks g, which have ribs or grooves on both sides, and is supported by bars at the sides of the furnace which engage with grooves h in the outer rows of bricks.