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Patent GB-190610594-A (GB)
Title: Improved Hand Signalling Lantern for the use of Railway Guards, Shunters and others.
Inventor: TOMLINSON EDWARD MURRAY
Filed: 1906-05-05
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 10,594. Tomlinson, E. M. May 5. Signal lamps.-In hand signal lamps which are constructed so that on giving the hand carrying the lamp a sharp twist the screen carrying the coloured glasses is caused to rotate through a definite angle. The rotating screen is provided at the bottom with ratchet teeth d, which engage corresponding ratchet teeth D formed on the lamp casing A. A twist given to the outer casing is imparted to the inner screen by this ratchet connexion, the motion being continued by inertia. The device to limit the movement consists of a pin mounted on the outer casing and capable of vertical movement, and a tooth-shaped endless groove H formed on the screen, the number of teeth corresponding to the number of windows in the screen. The rotation is stopped when the pin comes in contact with a vertical part J of the groove. The pin immediately drops, leaving the device ready for the next operation.
Patent GB-190615022-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electrical Winding Apparatus for Clocks and the like.
Filed: 1906-07-02
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 15,022. Schneider & Wesenfeld Ges. March 7, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Winding-mechanism.-The driving- weight 1 of a clock, counting-apparatus; &c. when run down closes a rapidly-acting switch completing the circuit of an electromotor 26, which rewinds the weight. The weight is connected by a gut cord 2 to the drum 3 of the clock-work, and as it runs down bears on and depresses the plate 4 to which it is connected by the rod 40, or a sliding rod and plate, rocking the bellcrank 6 about its pivot on the lever 9 until the arm 7 bears against the pin 8 on the lever. The slotted arm 10 of the lever, which engages the pin 13 on the pivoted cam-disk 12, is then raised, turning the cam-disk and depressing the spring- actuated arm 15 until the roller 14 passes the tooth, when it springs into the notch 17, further rocking the lever and bringing the arm 7 against the pin 19 on the contact - plate 18, thereby closing the circuit of the motor 26. Part of the current from the battery 20 passes through the motor and part through the electro-magnet 29, Fig. 2, which is mounted on the shaft 28, the armature 35 being carried by the winding hub 38 loose on the same shaft. The motor rotates the shaft 28 through gearing 36, 37, and the armature being strongly attracted rotates with it, winding up the weight by the cord 39. The arm 7 slides over the pin 19 until the roller 14, having been forced out of the notch 17, springs into the notch 16 and separates the contacts. The winding-drum 38 may also be connected with the driving-weight of the striking-mechanism.
Patent GB-190615104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple-unit Control Systems.
Inventor: HARDING HENRY MCLELLAN
Filed: 1906-07-03
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 15,104. Harding, H. M., and Clark, C. M. Jan. 6, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Switches. - In a multiple-unit control system for electric trains having a single train wire, a differentially - wound magnetic device is placed between the power circuit pilot wire and the track return by means of which all the controllers are brought simultaneously to any position. A trolly rail D is connected to a track return C by means of branch wires 15, 16 through the differentially-opposed windings 11, 12 of the solenoid 10, and to a pilot wire 17 extending throughout the length of the train by wires 15, 19. The wire 19 is symmetrically placed between the differential windings 11,12, so that the potential drop between the point of connexion and one end of the wire on the magnetic device is half the potential drop between its two ends. The pilot wire 17 may also be connected to the trolly wire D or track return C through the wire 20 and pilot-controller arm 21. When the arm 21 is in the ' off' position, the pilot wire 17 is at half the potential of the wire D and the windings 11, 12 are inoperative upon the core 13, but as the arm 21 is moved upwards, cutting out the resistances 22, the potential of the wire 17 gradually rises, until it becomes equal to that of the wire D, when the windings are cut out, and the action of the windings 12 is increased, so that the core 13 with the rack 17 moves in one direction against the action of the springs 14. This movement is regulated by a dash-pot; and is made to rotate a pinion 26 on the motor-controller shaft 25, When the arm 21 is moved in the opposite direction, the windings 12 are cut out, and the core 13, rack 27, and pinion 26 move in the opposite direction by the action of the windings 11.
Patent GB-190619067-A (GB)
Title: Spring Catches for Scaling Ladders
Inventor: KARSLAKE EUGENE SVEN NICHOLAS
Filed: 1906-08-27
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 19,067. Kapslake, E. S. N. Aug. 27. Fastenings, spring- catch. Scaling ladders are coupled together by means of a spring catch comprising a hook b secured to the end of one ladder and engaging with the socket on the adjacent ladder. The catch is released by means of a leather loop a, a screw passing through a hole c serving as a stop to limit the displacement of the catch.
Patent GB-190624189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tanning, Tawing or Curing Hides or Skins.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1906-10-30
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 24,189. Thompson, W. P., [Kelk, A. E.]. Oct. 30. Hides and skins, raw, treating.-Hides and skins are depilated and treated previously to tanning. or tawing, with a solution containing nicotine. The solution is of about 90 per cent purity.
Patent GB-190624638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pipe Connections for Flushing Cisterns.
Inventor: ELLIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-11-03
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 24,638. Ellis, W. Nov. 3. Plates, securing tubes to.-Relates to means for securing the flushing, overflow, and stand pipes to flushing-cisterns. Bosses c<1>, c<2> are cast on to the bottom C of the cistern, and the stand-pipe S and a screw-threaded sleeve T are cast into them. A ledge c<3> is left round the opening in the bottom to form a support for the stand-pipe. The flushing- pipe F is secured to the sleeve T by a nut f<1> and rubber &c. ring f<2>, as described in Specification No. 5018, A.D. 1905. The overflow pipe is attached in the same way as the flushing-pipe, and may be of iron.
Patent GB-190710255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Boxes of Paper or Cardboard, and the like
Inventor: MITCHELL ALBERT WHITAKER
Filed: 1907-05-02
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 10,255. Mitchell, A. W. May 2. Box-making machines for making paper, cardboard, or like boxes from a web of material. The material B, Fig. 1, passes over a pasting-roller Q<1>, under a scoring-roller D, between feeding and scoring rollers E, and then between rollers F, F<1> which cut the notches x, Fig. 12. The feed-rollers E and pasting- roller Q<1> are intermittently driven from the shaft 100 by a Geneva stop-motion, as shown. The sides s are then turned up against a central wedge-shaped guide by means of curved side pieces 30 and conical rollers 33 projecting through the openings in them, and the foremost blank is severed along the line z by a cutter, when it has been fed between the plates 55, Fig. 2. One of a series of plungers P carried by a constantly-driven endless chain descends into the blank, which is supported by spring-controlled yielding wings 95, Fig. 7, and forces it into the die D. Before being forced into the die, the end flaps f of the blank are bent round the plunger by pairs of fingers 59, 60. The fingers 59 are mounted on a reciprocating slide 58, and the fingers 60 are carried by levers 64 connected to the slide. Each finger has a cam-surface, so that as it is projected through a slot in the wall 55 it is caused to move towards the plunger P. As the blank moves through the die, the glued flaps e are turned up against the flaps f and pressed against them by positively-driven spring-pressed rollers 71, Fig. 10. Mounted on the axis r of the lower pair of chain-wheels R' is a rocking frame 77 driven from the shaft 82, which rotates at a speed greater than three times that of the shaft r. As the frame moves in a direction opposite to the travel of a plunger, the spring edges of plates 79 slide over the box until they slip beyond the top, so that on the return journey the box is stripped from the plunger.
Patent GB-190713811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Concrete.
Filed: 1907-06-14
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 13,811. Butchard, G. W. June 14. Concretes.-Concrete is formed of a mixture of cement or lime and burnt gault. Sand may be added to the mixture.
Patent GB-190716104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Securing Door Keys in Locks.
Inventor: FRUEHLING MAX
Filed: 1907-07-12
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 16,104. Fr³hling, M. July 12. Keyholes, obstructing.-A device for closing the outer keyhole of a door-lock after a key has been inserted from inside consists of a spring-pressed flap inside the lock-case. The flap a is pivoted on a bolt b, and is provided with a socket a<1>. It is held in position covering the exterior keyhole by a spring c. When the lock is operated from the interior, as shown in Fig. 4, the head of the key fits in the socket a', and by turning the bit across. the keyhole, the flap is secured ; it is then impossible to turn the key from the outside or to push it in to allow insertion of picking-tools. The key can be inserted from outside as shown in Fig. 3, the flap a then opening inwards. The key is preferably fitted with a guard d in order that the flap may not hinder its removal.
Patent GB-190717318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Protectors for Train Pipe Hose, and the like.
Inventor: WOOD GUILFORD SIGLER
Filed: 1907-07-29
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 17,318. Wood, G. S. July 29. Hose, connecting to pipes.- Train-pipe coupling-hose is protected and supported by a flexible sheath which overlaps the pipe nipple and the adjacent hose. A nipple B, adapted to screw into the train-pipe, is inserted into the hose A and secured by a clamping- ring B. The end of the hose is encased by a helical coil of wire D, which is tightly wound where it embraces the nipple and of somewhat larger diameter at the outer end, thus allowing the hose when' uncoupled to assume a gradual curve. In a modification, the coil of wire is replaced by a split metal tube E.
Patent GB-190719497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vibration Massage Apparatus with Rotary Swinging Weights.
Inventor: PETERSEN CARL MARIUS
Filed: 1907-08-30
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 19,497. Petersen, C. M., and Goldschmidt, J. M. Aug. 30. Massage.-A massage vibrator, of the kind in which vibrations are produced by the rotation of an eccentrically-mounted weight, is provided with a fly-wheel 9 and an adjustable eccentric composed of two parts 10, 18, one loosely encircling the other. The eccentricity may be varied by rotating one part relatively to the other within limits which are the sum and difference of the separate eccentricities. In one arrangement, Figs. 1, 2, and 4, the fly-wheel 9 is fixed to its shaft 8, and the eccentric 18 is secured to the wheel by a pin 19 on the eccentric and a slot 20 in the wheel. The inner eccentric 10 is joined by a tube 11 to a slotted disk 12 mounted loosely on the shaft 8. A disk 13, secured to the shaft, is provided with a pivoted lever 15 which is fitted into anyone of the slots 17 in the disk 12, thus locking the inner eccentric in any position relatively to the shaft and to the. outer eccentric. In another arrangement, Fig. 6, the eccentric 10 is fixed to the shaft 8 while the fly-wheel 9 is secured to the disk 12, and both are mounted loosely. A disk 23 can slide but not rotate on the shaft into or out of frictional contact with the disk 12. Rotation of the disk 23, when out of contact with the disk 12, turns the shaft and therefore the inner eccentric relatively to the outer one. In each the contact-piece is screwed into one of the holes 7.
Patent GB-190719686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Fountain Pens, Pencils and the like.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1907-09-03
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 19,686. Lake, H. W., [Martinelli, A.]. Sept 3. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel.-The clip of a fountain-pen, pencil, or like holder is wholly concealed within the cap when the pen or other article is in use. A bevelled opening 4 in the cap 3 is fitted with a door 5 attached to a spring clip 6, which is pivoted on a piece 10 engaged by a spring 12, so that, when the pen 2 is pushed into the cap, the door -5 is forced out, and, when the pen 2 is removed, the door 5 closes flush with the cap. The spring 12 fits in a curved groove in the piece 10, and is secured at one end in a cylinder 13, the other end being free.
Patent GB-190722863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Rock-drills.
Inventor: SMITH HARRY JOHN
Filed: 1907-10-16
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 22.863. Smith, H. J. Oct. 16. Rock drills.-In a percussive rock drill for use in restricted spaces, motive fluid is admitted through a hose f, a valve e, and a hollow pistonrod c to a cylinder a, and acts on a piston b to feed the tool to the work. When a valve j is opened, motive fluid passes into a distribution box n, and by side openings, and passages o, i<1>, into the annular cylinder space r to act on the hammer piston t to force it back. When holes w in the hammer piston enter the annular cylinder space r, fluid passes through them to the rear of the piston and forces the piston forward to strike the drill. At the end of the stroke, the holes w coincide with openings E, the rear cylinder space exhausts, and another back stroke commences. A handle l is provided by means of which the tool is rotated about the piston b. A hole C in the tool casing prevents cushioning in front of the hammer piston, and a hole k admits pressure below the valve j to keep it tight on its seat. The piston b has alternate metal and india-rubber rings, and means for admitting pressure behind them.
Patent GB-190728143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Generation, Control and Transmission of Electric Energy particularly applicable for use on Automobiles and the like Vehicles.
Inventor: MIDGLEY ALBERT HENRY
Filed: 1907-12-20
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 28,143. Midgley, A. H. Dec. 20. Switches.-In an electric transmission system for automobiles and like vehicles, in which compoundwound motors are braked by short-circuiting the series windings and the armature, the motor-reversing switch is interlocked with the main switch so that it can be operated only when the field windings and armature are short-circuited. The interlocking-mechanism consists of a lever x, Fig. 1, and a double slotted quadrant w with a radially disposed slot. In a modification, a sliding bar x<1>, Fig. 3, is formed with a notch x<2> to allow the quadrant lever of the reversing-switch to pass in one position only of the main switch.
Patent GB-190728357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Displaying Pictorial Representations, Advertisements and the like
Inventor: NEWMAN CHARLES
Filed: 1907-12-24
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 28,357. Newman, C. Dec. 24. Advertising; displaying.-Apparatus for exhibiting advertisements, pictorial views, &c. comprises a moving exhibition band, a moving barred, coloured, or figured medium behind the band, and means for transmitting illumination therethrough on to the band. In the construction shown in Fig. 3, the endless exhibition band F is carried over rollers A, above and below the display opening, zigzagged over rollers C, c, and tensioned by a loaded roller G slidably mounted in guides h. A band 0 of translucent material, coloured, barred, or figured, is mounted on rollers N behind the displayed portion of the exhibition band, and is driven in the same or opposite direction to this band. Banks of lamps P are arranged behind the bands ; or one or more light barrels may be substituted for the band O. Each barrel consists of a rotating tube fitted internally with incandescent lamps, and coloured, barred, or figured externally, constructed, for example, of end plates to which slats of glass, mica, &c. are attached. The rollers c are of smaller diameter than the rollers C, to ensure free running of the band, while even running may be obtained by shifting the weight K along a rod L, slung from the roller G by links k. The band F may be sectional, the edges of the panels being snipped, and turned back to form loops reversely arranged. The edges of contiguous panels are placed together, and bars &c. are inserted through the loops.
Patent GB-190728559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Treating Hides and Skins.
Inventor: METZLER JOHN ANDREW
Filed: 1907-12-28
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 28,559. Metzler, J. A. Dec. 29, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Hides and skins, raw and tanned or tawed, treating.-Work-supports are added to serial table machines for putting out hides, skins, and leather in such a way that the hide is presented to the rotary tools in a flatter condition than hitherto. Figs. 3, 4, and 5 show in plan, elevation, and transverse section two supports 10, which, as the table a travels upwards, are moved by endless chains 6 from the inoperative position shown in Fig. 2 to that shown in Fig. 5, in which they co-operate with tools f to put out the hide. The supports are ribbed to act as spreaders and are pivoted in carriers 13, which are raised in the frame-bars e by projections 16, which are provided on the table a, and bear on the undersides of projections 17 on the carriers. The upward motion of the carriers is limited by fixed cam-surfaces 21, Fig. 2, which, at a predetermined height, deflect the tongues 17 clear of the projections 16 on the table a, which then proceeds upwards freely. The supports are retained in the upper position by pivoted levers 25, Fig. 6, which allow the carriers to pass them in an upward direction, but are pulled by springs 27 to prevent their descent. The stops 25 are linked to levers 30, Fig. 6, which are engaged by pins 29, Figs. 3 and 4, on the chains 6 when the hide and table have passed the tools f. The stops 25 are thus rocked, and the carriers 13 and spreaders 10 drop, either freely or cushioned by springs or counterweights, ready to receive the next hide. Two spreaders may be used, as shown, or the rear one may be omitted, in which case, the attendant must smooth out the front portion of the hide as it passes under the front tool. The spreaders may be curved to correspond with the tools, or they may be flat and normally held in an horizontal position by springs.
Patent GB-190804142-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Agglomeration of Small Finely Divided Ores.
Inventor: FONIAKOFF ANTONIN PETROWITCH
Filed: 1908-02-24
Granted: 1909-02-24
Abstract: 4142. Foniakoff, A. P. Feb. 24. Blast and cupola furnace charges.- Finelydivided iron ores are agglomerated by mixing with them an aqueous solution of sea salt or chloride of sodium, potassium, ammonium, calcium, magnesium, barium, iron, manganese, or aluminium, together with an aqueous solution of a soluble silicate, such as water-glass. Sufficient water must be present in the solutions, or additional water may be added, to transform the mass treated into a thick mud, which after partial drying is divided into portions or briquettes which are hardened by drying or heating. Or the mass may be charged directly into the mouth of the furnace, where the setting is effected. The precipitate of hydrate of silica obtained by the reaction of the solution liberates silica on heating, this silica serving as the agglomerant.
Patent GB-190805966-A (GB)
Title: Armor Piercing Projectiles or Shells.
Inventor: BROWN JAMES LEMUEL
Filed: 1908-03-17
Granted: 1909-03-17
Abstract: 5966. Brown, J. L. March 17. Projectiles, ordnance.- The bursting - charge is contained in an annular chamber 3, Fig. 1, or a series of chambers 9, Fig. 3, surrounding a central strengthening- column 4. The fuse cavity 5 is seated in the base of the column, and the explosive chambers are sealed by copper disks 7 and screwed plugs 8. Fig. 7 shows a form in which one plug is sufficient for the whole shell.
Patent GB-190809299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air-tight Tins.
Inventor: GINZLER FREDERICK GUSTAVOUS
Filed: 1908-04-29
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 9299. Ginzler, F. G. April 29. Capsule closures.-The top of the body of the tin a is provided with an inturned flange b, and at a short distance below the top an external rib or corrugation c is formed, below which is a groove d. The over is of ordinary construction, having an internal or external depending flange, and is secured on the tin by a band g of known construction, the ends of which are connected by a tongue-and-slot fastening, and the lower edge of which is spun into the groove below the corrugation.
Patent GB-190814577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gear Cases of Cycles and like Machines.
Inventor: DAVIES ALFRED VICTOR
Filed: 1909-01-09
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 14,577. Davies, A. V. Jan. 9, 1909. Gear cases.-A detachable oil - bath gear - case with an unbroken front plate has a socket part b<2> resting on the chain stay, and a recess a' in the body of the case to admit the said stay. The bodyplate A is bent over all the way round the case, as at a<2>, a<3>, and to this is permanently secured the front plate B. The open portion of the case left by the rear sprocket-wheel is completed by a U-section quadrant D, and the usual flanged disk C is provided to allow the removal of the chain-wheel. The part a<6> where the body is open is closed by a curved plate attached within the body, and the slot a' is closed by a back-plate a<9>. The case is held in position by the clips e'.
Patent GB-190818943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tin Lids for Boxes, Bottles and the like.
Inventor: WEST WALTER WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-09-09
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 18,943. West, W. W. Sept. 9. Lids and covers.-A tin lid for a box, bottle, &c. has a circular cardboard label a, which is secured in the seam joining the central part b of the lid to the rim portion.
Patent GB-190822542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Chain Wrenches
Inventor: TILTON ALBRO MIRES
Filed: 1908-10-23
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 22,542. Tilton, A. M. Oct. 23. Wrenches.-In a chain pipe-wrench of the type having one or more hard steel jaws provided with gripping-teeth on both sides, the edges of the teeth are inclined instead of being parallel to the axis of the pipe when the wrench is in use, whereby a more efficient grip is obtained, and the end of the handle is split and extends well up between the jaws so .that in operation there is a perpendicular pressure on the handle instead of a turning moment about its end. The handle 1 is bifurcated at 2, 3 to form a clear space 7, the arms 2, 3 engaging in grooves 10, 11 of the jaws 8, 9. The whole is secured together by bolts 5, 16, on the former of which the first link 4 of the chain is pivoted. The teeth 17 are oblique across the edges of the jaws, and are such that their inside ends lie nearer the point of the jaw than their outside ends, thus biting into the pipe to give a secure grip, and producing a lateral pressure tending to force the jaws together. The jaws 8, 9 have pockets 6 to form locks 6<1> for the free end of the chain.