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Patent GB-190516558-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for use in Ascertaining Distances or Altitudes, the same being particularly applicable for use in Range Finding.
Inventor: OWEN ROBERT HAYLOCK
Filed: 1905-08-15
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 16,558. Owen, R. H. Aug. 15. Range-finders; sextants. - Relates to rangefinders of the sextant type. The arm d, pivoted to the base-plate a, can be moved by means of the screw j, thus causing the pointer e to travel over the scale h. The vertical mirror m moves with the arm d, and a second mirror p is pivoted to a smaller arm, which can also be adjusted in position. Both mirrors can be adjusted independently of the arms. A sight-hole is provided in the upturned end b of the base-plate. In using the instrument, the arm d is placed in the central position shown, and the mirrors are adjusted to include an angle of fortyfive degrees. A reflection of the object is then obtained in the mirror m, and in this case the instrument is evidently pointing in a. direction at rightangles to the true direction of the object. The observer then walks, say, 50 yards in the direction the instrument is pointing, and the mirror is adjusted by the screw j, so that the object can be again seen. The pointer moves, say, to the mark 20, and the scale is so graduated that the product of the scale number and the base traversed gives the rangein this case 1000 yards. A modification for naval purposes is shown in Fig. 4, the instrument being encased and a telescope being provided. Movement of the arm d is communicated to the toothed sector 7 engaging a pinion 9, which causes a pointer to move over a dial. The instrument may also be used for determining the distance between two distant objects.
Patent GB-190516699-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Saving Life from Burning Buildings.
Inventor: HASWELL JAMES
Filed: 1905-08-17
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 16,699. Haswell, J. Aug. 17. Fire escape type of apparatus.-A telescopic framework, preferably square in plan, is provided, the upper part b of the framework being adapted to slide vertically between i n - standing platform c on the lower staging a. Rollers or wheels may be provided to facilitate transport. A winch is supported at the top of the framework, and at each end of the winchshaft is keyed a sprocketwheel h, from which hang endless chains passing round similar wheels at the bottom of the framing. The two chains are at intervals connected by cradles composed of wire netting, suspended from the chains so that they cannot open out farther than at right-angles to the chains. At one end of the upper winch-shaft is a bevel-wheel rotating a centrifugal governor p, which actuates a band brake. Means are also provided for operating the brake by hand &c. A platform i, hinged at the top of the framework, affords communication with the burning building.
Patent GB-190520470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cooling or Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: SANDBACH WALTER
Filed: 1905-10-10
Granted: 1906-10-10
Abstract: 20,470. Sandbach, W. Oct. 10. Heating liquids.- Heating or cooling coils or drums are suspended and reciprocated in a milk, cream, or other vat. As shown in end elevation in Fig. 1, the coils c are suspended from trollies d arranged to reciprocate on rails at the ends of the vat by means of connecting-rods n attached to sprocket chains l which are continuously driven through suitable gearing. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 21,969, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190525714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Doffing Mechanism for Spinning, Twisting and Doubling Machines used in the Production of Yarns or Threads of Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: ARNOLD-FORSTER WILLIAM HOWARD
Filed: 1905-12-11
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 25,714. Forster, W. H. Arnold-, Stell, A., and Stell, J. Dec. 11. Doffing-arrangements spindle apparatus.-The doffing-mechanism described in Specification No. 4338, A.D. 1905, is so constructed and re-arranged as to occupy less space and have all the parts behind the spindles when these are tilted into their forward position for doffing. To doff, the operative runs the band across the flyers h, Fig. 3, to bring them parallel to the machine frame, the lifter plate g ia lowered as usual, the forked spindle holders a, which are secured to a hinged bar, are simultaneously turned over against the spindles to steady them, and pin arms c, also carried by a hinged bar, are simultaneously moved into engagement with the bobbins or cops to hold them. The hinged bar carrying the washer holders 13 is then turned to hold the washers on the lifter plate g, and the spindles b, which are mounted in a support w swivelling in a bracket 32 provided with a rack extension 9, are raised by the section 10 to disengage the lower ends of the spindles from their couplings 8. Two-pronged thread-holders f, carried by hinged bars 4 mounted in arms carried by a pivoted rod 4<a>, are then turned over to rest on the lifter plate g, and. the support w is then tilted by an arm 15, Fig. 7, and supported with the spindles b in alinement with the receiving pegs 14 by a two-stepped piece 16, the holders a and pin arms c being carried by a pendent arm w<2> on the support w. The pin arms c are then withdrawn to allow the full bobbins d to fall on to the pegs 14, and the thread-holders f are turned over to the position shown, Whereby one or other of the prongs engages the thread. The spindles are then moved, and supported by the piece 16, in alinement with the supply pegs 17 carrying the empty bobbins, which are raised up on to the spindles by a plate 18 provided with notches embracing the pegs and operated parallell to the pegs and spindles by links and levers 20, 19. The pin arms are then moved to engage below the bobbins, and the spindles are returned to their vertical position and lowered into their couplings 8. Finally, the lifter plate g is raised, the holders a, pin arms c, and holders 13 moved out of action, and the spindles turned to wind a few coils, the connecting-threads being thus laid across the usual knife arranged in a groove in the side of the plate g, which knife is moved longitudinally to sever the threads. The opening in the upper end of the-spindle is fitted with a replaceable porcelain or hardened-metal bush p, Fig. 10, retained in position by lateral lugs p<1> thereon engaging grooves in the spindle opening. The coupled end of the spindle is formed with two opposite grooves, either of which may be engaged by a pin s carried by a spring t and projecting through an opening in the extending sleeve 8 of the driving-wharl b<1>.
Patent GB-190605208-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Domestic Cooking Device for Use in connection with Baking or Roasting Apparatus.
Inventor: HEETOR HENRIETTA
Filed: 1906-03-03
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 5208. Heetor, H. March 3. Supports for articles heated.- For cooking several articles at the same time, a wirework frame d is provided with legs to enable it to stand in a roasting-dish in an oven or elsewhere, and with one or more wirework shelves b. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 19U2, to Specification No. 12,610, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Cooking &c.].]
Patent GB-190606910-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Separating Dust and the like from Coal, Ores, and other Minerals.
Inventor: DICKINSON EDWARD
Filed: 1906-03-22
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 6910. Dickinson, E., and Smith, G. March 22. Sifting and separating coal, ores, &c.-Relates to apparatus for removing dust from coal, ores, minerals, &c. by means of sifting and the action of an air blast. The coal is discharged by an elevator a upon a sieve b. The large pieces fall into a shoot c and are removed by a conveyer or the like d. The small coal and dust fall through the sieve b into a shoot e provided with inclined shelves g which spread the material into thin layers to be acted upon by a cross blast of air at f. The larger pieces fall down and are delivered upon the conveyer d, while the dust is blown into a settling- chamber h and is collected according to size in the hoppers i. The air escapes from the chamber through the shaft l,
Patent GB-190607250-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Production of Pictures, Patterns and the like by Photographical Method.
Filed: 1906-03-26
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 7250. Neu Graphic Akt.-Ges. March 28, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Cameras; producing composite photographs ; copying drawings &c.- Apparatus for successively copying a ground figure o r design to build up a pattern, or for copying negatives which have to be combined on one picture and which require different exposures according to their various characters. In one form the design 20, Fig. 1, or section forming the ground figure for the pattern is supported on the circular plate 13, fitting a conical aperture in the plate 2. The mask 19 covers all except the section of the design to be copied. The disk 14 is graduated and carries the arms 22 holding the mask and design down, and is rotated by the worm-gear 15 to move the design for successive exposures. In another construction the carrier for the design is mounted on 'guide-rails sliding transversely, and laterally. The design is thus first copied to get an oblong strip design. Fig. 6 shows the arrangement with a reflector b, and the support 2 for copying with a camera 7.
Patent GB-190610964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packings for Piston Rods.
Filed: 1906-05-10
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 10,964. United States Metallic Packing Co., and Marsden, L. W. J. May 10. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for.-Relates to a combination of split and solid rings which can be used with the packing described in Specification No. 19,295, A.D. 1904, or in any case where it is desired to obtain endwise pressure to make a tight joint between radial faces. A pair of split bevelled rings e are placed between a pair of lap-jointed solid rings f having bevelled, inner faces. The packing may be enclosed in L-shaped rings c, which may be formed with bevelled faces and-replace the rings f. In a modification, the compound rings f, e are enclosed in an L-shaped ring or casing c along with the ordinary packing-rings.
Patent GB-190612121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corsets
Inventor: SANDOW EUGEN
Filed: 1906-05-24
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 12,121. Sandow, E. May 24. Corsets. - Instead of extending from top to bottom, the bones, or equivalents thereof, c, c', c<2>, d, d<1>, d<2> extend diagonally for a short distance. The lower ends are secured to a stiffened woven rib f, to the busks a, and to the lace-up back b. Between the upper ends of the diagonals c, c<1>, d, d<1> is inserted a Z-shaped stiffening-piece g of bone or equivalent having its lower ends attached to a curved woven band j. The corset is made of stockinet or like material.
Patent GB-190614179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Water Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: PLATZ HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-06-20
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 14,179. Platz, B. June 20. Heating buildings; thermostats; steam traps.- The supply of steam to a steam-heated hot-water " stove" or radiator a<1> is controlled and loss of steam is prevented by means of a valve h, which regulates the outlet for the water of condensation from the heating-tube b. A rod g secured to the lower part of the radiator supports a lever e, of which one end is in contact with knife-edges d<1> on a bracket d attached to the upper part, the other arm of the lever actuating the adjustable valverod f. The differential or aggregate expansion of the radiator and the rods f, g closes the valve h when a sufficient temperature is reached.
Patent GB-190621828-A (GB)
Title: A New and Useful Machine for Digging Up Potato Plants and Separating the Potatoes from same.
Inventor: SKOWRONSKI STANISLAUS
Filed: 1906-10-03
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 21,828. Skowronski, S. Oct. 3. Flat endless belt, band, and like conveyers. - In a machine for digging up potato plants and separating the potatoes therefrom, the plants are gripped between two endless belts 6 and are carried upwards to a delivery shoot 9, the potatoes being removed by shakers 7 and discharged by moving teeth 13 projecting upwards between the bars of a grating 10. The belts 6 are backed by spiral springs mounted in receptacles linked together to form endless chains, which are driven by spur and bevel gearing.
Patent GB-190623640-A (GB)
Title: Skid Brake for Motor Omnibuses and the like
Inventor: PULFORD GEORGE CRUIKSHANK
Filed: 1906-10-24
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 23,640. Pulford, G. C. Oct. 24. Brakes.-A vacuum skid brake, for preventing side-slipping of motor-omuibuses &c., comprises a hollow shoe A, which is open at its lower end and is connected by a flexible tube B with a pump C, which is driven from the engine through a long sliding pinion L. When a pedal F is depressed, the shoe A is lowered to the ground through a rod H and drag link E, and the air-pump is started, exhausting the air from the shoe. The shoe has an india-rubber ring J round its bottom edge, and a wire screen D to prevent dirt from entering the pump. When the pedal F is depressed, it actuates the ordinary brake pedal G through a collar N, but the pedal G can be operated independently. The brake may be controlled by hand.
Patent GB-190626383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spoons for Administering Food or the like to Infants or Invalids.
Inventor: HOLLAND FRANCIS ELIAS
Filed: 1906-11-21
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 26,383. Holland, F. E. Nov. 21. Spoons. -In medical and feeding spoons having a pushing-plate 2 which can be moved longitudinally along the bowl, this plate is hinged to the front of a rod 3, so that, as the rod is pressed forwards by means of the finger-piece 8, the plate 2 slides along the bottom of the bowl, and so has an upward turning movement imparted to it.
Patent GB-190701269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sole Leveling or like Machines for the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1907-01-17
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 1269. Justice, P. M., [Manufacturers' Machine Co.]. Jan. 17. Soles.-Relates to the type of machine for Fig. 5, preferably of duck, which may be shaped before it is applied. The sheet is applied by hand or machine. The compression of the edge 6 may be combined with the turning-up of the flap 3, or with the cementing operation. The bottom of the channel 4 is preferably at the same level as the compressed margin 6, so that a needle entering the flap 3 at the bottom emerges at the bottom of the channel 4.
Patent GB-190705393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pistons for Steam Engines and the like.
Inventor: CODD JOHN
Filed: 1907-03-06
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 5393. Codd, J. March 6. Pistons.-Split packing- rings 5, Fig. 1, of channelsection are restrained as regards expansion and are pressed axially by an internal spring 7, which may be a single spring or may be composed of several spiral springs linked together. The joint in each ring is covered by a suitable tongue-piece, and undue compression is prevented by a wedge 9, Fig. 3, inserted in recesses in lugs 8.
Patent GB-190705972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Operating Pump Motors and other Engines by Hydraulic or Water Power.
Inventor: BROWN TOM WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-03-12
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 5972. Brown, T. W. March 12. Water and other liquid pressure engines.-Relates to a system of valves for governing the flow of water to a pump motor &c. for compressing gas, specially applicable in connexion with high pressure gas lighting. Fig. 1 shows a motor e worked by water, from a domestic or other pressure supply, which flows alternately in opposite directions in the pipes d, d<1>. The pressure water flows past a valve g, which is controlled by the pressure of the gas in a container i, Fig. 2, acting through a manometer, to a pipe b opening directly into the valve cylinder a and provided with by-passes a<1>, a<2> communicating with the ends of this cylinder. Within the cylinder a works the distributing- valve which governs the flow in the pipes d, d<1>. This valve consists of distributing-pistons ax, ax x, and operating pistons a<xxx>, a<xxxx> as shown, and is actuated by water admitted alternately to the operating pistons through the by-passes a<1>, a', which are provided with cocks or slide valves a<5>, a<6> actuated by rods a<7>, a<8>, or by other connexions from the pump - motor rod. The operating pistons a<xxx>, a<xxxx> may be arranged in separate chambers at the ends of the valve cylinder a. The exhaust ports for the motor are shown at a<00>, and those for the ends of the valve cylinder a<11>, a<12>. Fig. 5 shows a hollow distributing-valve with one inlet port k<1> and two distributing-ports k<2>. The gas enters the chamber i<1>, Fig. 2, of the container i at i<1x>, and passes by the pipe i<3> to the compressors f, f, Fig. 1, whence it is compressed and returns by the pipe i<4> to the chamber i' provided with a manometer safety-valve h. The liquid in the manometer acts on a float g<2> connected by a rod g<1> to a lever controlling the plug valve g, Figs. 1 and 2, on the supply pipe b to the motor.
Patent GB-190706823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gauges.
Inventor: WEBER OTTOMAR
Filed: 1907-03-21
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 6823. Weber, O. March 21. Calliper gauges. -Fixed gauges for testing departure from given dimensions have light bodies a made of steel plate or the like, parts of which are formed into sockets c for the reception of hardened steel bolts b, which form the measuring-surfaces and are adjusted to the right position by means of standard pieces or measuring-machines, and are then suitably secured. Wooden handles d prevent temperature variation due to the warmth of the hand. Examples are given of the construction as applied to external and internal gauges, the parts being duplicated in each case to povide for the upper and lower limits of error.
Patent GB-190708480-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Apparatus for Emptying Receptacles Filled with Superphosphate Masses.
Filed: 1907-04-11
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 8480. Boult, A. J., [Rentzsch, L. H.]. April 11. Moulding pipes and tubes.-Tubular or hollow bodies are moulded centrifugally from reinforced cement or the like by arranging an expanded-metal reinforcement in a rotary mould, as shown in Fig. 2, so that the inner faces of the " bridges " at the ends of the slits face the rear in the direction of rotation.
Patent GB-190709723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Excavators.
Inventor: FENWICK THOMAS
Filed: 1907-04-26
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 9723. Fenwick, T. April 26. Excavating.-The drive s h a f t of a rotary portable excavator is carried by separate supporting-frames 1, 2, 3, and, in its turn, carries removable tools 20. The excavator carries its own motor, which also drives the tools. The latter are screwed into the square drive shaft 19, Fig. 3, and are locked by nuts 25, 26. A drum 27 acts as a shield to the shaft 19 and also reinforces the tool stems 22. The spoil is handled by conveyers also driven from the propelling-engine. If desired, a single set of tools may be employed.
Patent GB-190714236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Taps for Bottles, Jars and the like.
Inventor: LAUGHLAND JAMES
Filed: 1907-06-20
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 14,236. Laughland, J., [Sharpe, J.]. June 20. Lift valves ; attaching valves to bottles; casings. -Bottles, jars, &c. are formed with inclined internally-threaded sockets a lined with cork j. The passage c leading to the interior of the vessel is closed by a rubber or other ring d on the screw e. To prevent liquid from spurting over the top of the receiving vessel, the lower edge h of the passage c is higher than the upper edge i of the outlet f. Dripping is prevented by the lip g.
Patent GB-190721384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Regulators for Atmospheric Gas Burners
Inventor: BUTLER HOWARD BUSVINE
Filed: 1907-09-26
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 21,384. Butler, H. B. Sept. 26. Incandescent gas burners.-The gas nipple is regulated by an eccentrically-pivoted plate f having an operating-arm a and a slot g of varying width curved concentrically to the pivot b, so that different parts of the slot may be brought into coincidence with a central aperture in the nipple. Apertures of different sizes may replace the slot.
Patent GB-190725086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Operating Signals on Engines on Railways and the like.
Inventor: DOWNS JOHN
Filed: 1907-11-12
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 25,086. Downs, J. Nov. 12. Collectors and conductors for electricity. In an apparatus for giving signals on engines the track contact consists of a frame carrying two rollers c, c<1>, Fig. 3, the former of which is capable of being raised into active position by means of the wedgeshaped piece f, which is pressed inwards to raise the contact when the signal with which it is in connexion goes to safety.' The roller c', which is placed centrally between the rails at each signal, is fixed, the roller c being placed on one side for a distant, and on the other side for a ' home ' signal. The three engine contacts for co-operation with the four rollers consist of bent levers l, l<1>, m, Figs. 1 and 2, .pivoted at one end on a shaft n and held adjustably at the other by spiral springs. To the centre of these levers are attached links q making connexion to levers r, mounted on cross-shafts s, one within the other, and a lever r<1> mounted on a shaft s<1>. The movement of these cross - shafts operates the levers u, u, u<1>, respectively leading to upright rods t, t, t<1>.
Patent GB-190801498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Temporarily Fixing Lawn Tennis or other similar Poles or Posts.
Filed: 1908-01-22
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 1498. Maddock, J. E. Jan. 22. Net supports.-A lawn-tennis or similar post is fixed by means of a bracket 5 terminating at the rear in a hook 5<c>, which is secured to the ground by an adjustable eye-bolt 12 and sunken plate 11.
Patent GB-190802604-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of High Pressure Gas Lighting & Heating Relief and Pressure Valve Boxes.
Inventor: GLOVER THOMAS
Filed: 1908-02-05
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 2604. Glover, T. Feb. 5. Piston valves.-In high - pressure gas -.supply .systems in which a compressor is employed, a piston valve is used allowing supply at high or low pressure and relief of too high a pressure. In the form shown, a weighted piston 2 slides in a valve box 1 having a gas inlet 3 from the supply pipe 6, a gas outlet 5 at a lower level than the inlet 3 and leading to the burners, and a gas inlet 4 at a still lower level leading from the compressor 8, and preferably terminating in an enlarged portion 10 of the valve box. The inlet side of the compressor is connected to the supply pipe 6. A stub 11 may be provided to prevent the piston from falling to the bottom of the valve box, or the inlet 4 may be directly below the piston. The piston may have a guide-rod 13, and a second piston 15 fixed thereto may slide in a chamber 16 with small air holes 17 to prevent too rapid motion. A bypass 18 may lead from the top of the valve box to the inlet 3. The gas ports opening into the valve box are preferably wider at their tops than at their bottoms. In the position shown the low pressure gas of the mains passes to the burners. When the compressor 8 is working the valve rises and closes the inlet 3, and gas under high pressure reaches the burners through ports 4, 5. Should too high a pressure be reached, the piston rises still further, and some gas returns to the inlet side of the compressor by the port 3.
Patent GB-190803145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inkstands.
Inventor: DARKE EDWARD THOMAS
Filed: 1908-02-12
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 3145. Darke, E. T. Feb. 12. Inkstands.- Relates to the inkstands described in Specifications No. 2990, A.D. 1891, and No. 170, A.D. 1905, the object being to secure the screwed rubber collar firmly in the ink-container without deforming the thread. The india-rubber or like collar c loosely fits the neck of the container a and is provided with a flange c', which is gripped between the top of the neck and a cap d which screws on to the neck.