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Patent GB-190409166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to "Clips" for Neck-ties, Trowser-bottoms and other purposes
Inventor: READ THOMAS CHARLES
Filed: 1904-04-21
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 9166. Read, T. C. April 21. Ticket fastenings. -Tickets are fastened to goods for sale by clips, Fig. 2, bent from steel wire, the ends being provided with knobs d or bent round into a small loop or a close roll.
Patent GB-190413953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Seats.
Inventor: MEHLER REINHOLD
Filed: 1904-06-20
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 13,953. Mehler, R. June 20. Chairs; seats. - Folding seats and chairs are constructed in such a manner that a perfectly rigid back-rest is obtained. The seat a, Fig. 1, is supported on two bars b having a turned-up end, to which are pivoted the backwardly-inclined legs h and the side bars e of the back-rest. The forwardly-inclined legs c are connected by a rod f which, when the chair is open, engages with the guides g fixed to the bars b. The upper ends of the backward legs h have teeth or serrations i, engaging, when open, with similar teeth or serrations k in the side bars e of the back-rest. When the rod f is drawn from the guides g, the back-rest can be folded down. Fig. 2 shows the chair folded. In another form, the front legs c are not joined with a rod f, but are provided with studs which engage with guide-holes in the seat bars b. The upper ends of the legs a and the lower ends of the side bars e have smooth surfaces so that the ends abut firmly against each other.
Patent GB-190414538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tentering Machines.
Inventor: MCLEAN ANDREW
Filed: 1904-06-28
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 14,538. McLean, A. June 28. Tentering.-Relates to automatic adjusting - devices for tentering-machines, whereby the chains of clamps used are moved relatively by springs to compensate for irregularities in the width of fabric treated. The reciprocating chain-carrying frames A, A<1>, seen in section in Fig. 2, are pivoted on supports H, G mounted on screwed adjusting-shafts J and adjustable independently of the latter, which are carried in pivoted transverse frames B. The part A<2> of the frame A' is adjustable relatively to the frame A by spring-operated supports which keep the fabric continually stretched although the width may vary. The right and left handed screw shafts J may be rotated by hand-wheels &c. so as to traverse the threaded sleeves H<1>, I carrying the supports H, G on which are pivoted the frames A, A<2>, A<3>. After loosening set-screws r, R, the sleeves may be rotated and the supports adjusted independently of the screw. The support G is held against the spring K by the tension of the fabric, and is provided with side cheeks which bear against the lateral flanges B' and carry wheels bearing against the horizontal surfaces of the latter. Any variation in the width of the fabric shifts the corresponding support G and frame A<2> laterally. The supports H also have side cheeks, guided by the flanges B'. The cloth clamps J, of usual construction, are carried on endless chains driven by sprocket-wheels,rotated by short horizontal driving- shafts, by oscillating which a longitudinal reciprocating motion is imparted to the frames. To reduce friction, the frame A' may be supported as in the modification shown in Fig. 7. To the carriages C<2> guided by the flanges B<1> are attached the arms C' carrying pivots L'. The supports on which is pivoted the frame A<2>, carry arms mounted on the pivots L', and are pressed, by the tension of the fabric, against a spring K which surrounds a threaded adjustable sleeve I. The frame B is pivoted or fixed, according as the frame A' is reciprocated or not. The tenter chain runs in the channel T.
Patent GB-190415864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Hangers.
Inventor: CARLSON JOHN A
Filed: 1904-07-16
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 15,864. Carlson, J. A. July 16. Clothes-hanging apparatus.-A garment hanger, especially for coats and trousers, consists of two wings or shoulder-pieces a, A, each having a circular extension, one doubled to fit over the other, pivoted at the centre c<2>. The wings have a shaped neck-piece l, and fitting over the extension on one wing is a metal plate c carrying an arc-shaped slot c<1>, through which passes a thumb-screw and washer d', turning in a plate attached to the other wing. The screw serves to fix the parts in any desired position, Pivoted to the centre of the plate c is a hook which can move within limits fixed by the stop f. A bar k suspended by chains h from eyes g serves as a trousers hanger.
Patent GB-190428829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Railway Signals or Indicators
Inventor: SYKES WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 28,829. Sykes, W. R. Dec. 29. Miniature signals or indicators and the like; signalling- instruments. - The working parts of indicators, particularly those electrically operated and used to inform fogsignalmen of the state of the ordinary signal, are immersed in a bath of kerosene oil, the object being to prevent deterioration due to dampness. Figs. 5 and 6 are elevation and plan of one modification. Electromagnet coils C with an armature D, preferably laminated, are mounted on an aluminium plate B. This plate is placed within the glass casing F, and is attached by brackets g t o a cover G and held out of contact with the front glass of studs f. The indicator A is connected to the armature and weighted so that it normally takes up a horizontal position against a stop e. When the coils are energized, it moves over into contact with the stop e'. The covers G, H are recessed to fit the vessel, and provided with pads j, j<1> of felt. Binding-posts L are provided with internal terminals l and external terminals m. A filling-tube k is normally closed by a screw plug K, which is provided with a vent k<1> of fine bore to equalize the pressure. A lightning-arrester (not shown) is provided. In another form, the magnet coils are placed with their axes parallel to the front of the glass vessel.
Patent GB-190515467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburators of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BINNS HERBERT VICTOR
Filed: 1905-07-28
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 15,467. Binns, H. V. July 28. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Uniform carburetting at varying speeds is maintained by making the top of the float chamber a communicate with the mixing-chamber e at a point below the sleeve f and diminishing the vacuum thus produced in the float chamber by adjusting an aperture. j in the communicating passage h. The same effect may be produced by dispensing with the aperture j and making the normal air inlet k correspondingly larger and adjustable to serve the same purpose.
Patent GB-190518105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flower Pots
Inventor: MAPLES CHARLES
Filed: 1905-09-07
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 18,105. Maples, C. Sept. 7. Manures.-Flower-pots are made from strips of soft wood, known as " chip," or from a mixture of clay and sawdust, wood meal, or a similar vege. table substance, so that they may be buried in the soil, where they decay and nourish the roots of the plants. The strips of chip are plaited or interlaced in the required shape and are then stitched or clamped with wire, especially at the rim. The mixture of clay and sawdust &c. is moulded into shape and then dried or shghtly baked. According to the Provisional Specification, the pots may be made of cardboard, strawboard, paper, papier mÔchÚ, paper pulp, wood pulp, straw pulp, fibres, straw, grass, or similar materials.
Patent GB-190519454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hair-waving Devices.
Inventor: SCHAERER ARNOLD
Filed: 1905-09-26
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 19,454. Schõrer, A Sept 26. Hair-curling, toilet appliances for. - On one limb 5<b> of the instrument are formed diagonallytrending saw-like teeth d, d', constituting a comb, situated between two diverging curved plates 8. In the closed position, the comb passes between two similar plates 8<a> fixed to the short limb 6<b>. Two instruments, with their teeth trending in opposite directions, are employed for waving the hair in the "Marcel" style, which consists in forming flat waves on the fore part of the hair, the waves on successive bands being reversed.
Patent GB-190522435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mechanical Blueing Apparatus for use in the Treatment of Sugar
Inventor: KOENIG RICHARD
Filed: 1905-11-02
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 22,435. K÷nig, R. Nov. 2. Colouring sugar. - In apparatus for blueing granulated sugar, the liquid is automatically measured in a closed vessel and is introduced into the centrifugal machine through a special distributor under steam pressure by the manipulation of a single cock, steam being admitted to the centrifugal before and after blueing. The vessel 1 is provided with a central pipe 3, closed by a ball valve 4, and with two conduits 5, 6 in the bottom, which encases a cock 7. The casing has conduits 11, 12, 13, while the plug has an angular conduit 9 and a three-way conduit 9<1>, and an annular groove 10 is formed in either the plug or the casing. The conduit 11 is connected to the discharge pipe of a rotary pump, which circulates the blue to avoid deposits. Steam passes by the conduits 13, 9<1>, annular space 10, conduit 12, pipe 14, and distributor 15 to the centrifugal for clarifying the sugar, and the vessel 1 is filled with blue through the conduits 11, 9, 6. The cock 7 is then given a quarter-turn clockwise, and steam passes by the conduits 9<1>, 5 to the pipe 3, forcing the liquid through the conduits 6, 9, 12 to the distributor 15. When the vessel 1 has been emptied, steam passes through until the cock is turned back, when the steam inlet is closed and the centrifuge discharged. The condensation of steam in the vessel 1 draws in a fresh charge. The steam and blueing-liquid are admitted tangentially by the pipe 14 into the cylindrical body of the distributor 15, rotate therein, and are discharged in the form of a cone, adjustable by an obturator 16 held upon a spindle 17 by a nut 18.
Patent GB-190524246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sirens.
Inventor: BONNICART JEAN
Filed: 1905-11-24
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 24,246. Bonnicart, J., [Desponts, L. A., and Godefroy, P. A.]. Nov. 24. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Sirens; fog-horns.-In a horn or siren for motorcars, the air is drawn in by a revolving fan and vibrates a fixed disk, through which it escapes during the intermittent coincidence of holes in the fixed and rotary disks. The sound-producing plate f, provided with a series of holes e, is fixed in the enlarged part b of the trumpet a, and is provided with a cover-plate c, having a corresponding series of holes, which can be moved into register with those in the plate f. The fan blades x are attached to the disk j, also provided with a series of holes, and rotated by means of the adjustable shaft i. A pin u, Fig. 2, on the plate c is connected by a spring v to a fixed stud w, and plays between the forked end t of a lever r. To sound the horn, the lever r is depressed, thus moving the pin u against the spring v so that the holes in the plates c, f register. In a modification, the coverplate c has no holes, but is arranged to be raised off the plate f when the lever r :is depressed.
Patent GB-190600146-A (GB)
Title: A Process and Apparatus for Electrolysis of Alloys, Fused Salts, Solutions, Ores or Chemical Compounds.
Inventor: ASHCROFT EDGAR ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-01-02
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 146. Ashcroft, E. A. Jan. 2. Electric furnaces. -Electrolytic cells are provided with cathodes rotated by e 1 e c t r o-magnetic means, for use in the electrolysis of alloys, fused salts, ores, &c., and applicable as the second cell in the composite arrangement described in Specification No. 26,813, A.D. 1905. Fig. 1 shows a form of apparatus suitable for use in the refining of silverlead bullion. The fused alloy A is contained in a cell H made of cast iron or steel, the cell and alloy constituting the anode. The cathode B is a disk of, say, steel, supported on a central trunnion C which floats in a pocket D containing fused metal E ; a steadying stem b may be provided. The pocket D is insulated from the rest of the cell by a sleeve F of, say, asbestos, or the chilled electrolyte, the electrolyte K being a suitable fused salt such as lead chloride, bromide, or iodide. The cell is provided with a refractory lining I, surrounded by a coil J embedded in insulating-cement, and has an iron or steel cover L ; the coil J is connected to the anode. The magnetic field set up causes rotation of the cathode, and the lead deposited is thrown out radially by the centrifugal force and collects in a groove O and is drawn off through the opening P. Fused alloy is added continuously until the silver and gold have acquired a suitable concentration, when they are removed and separated in the usual way. In a modification of this cell, the refractory lining extends nearly to the bottom of the cell, the coil makes direct contact at one end with the cell-wall, and the collecting- groove is slightly inclined towards the outlet to assist drainage. Where a homogeneous deposit of metal is required, the cathode is made detachable from its trunnion. Fig. 4 shows an arrangement in which the fluid metal is discharged from the centre of the cathode ; the disk B is provided on its underside with radial ribs along which the deposited metal is projected to the periphery, where it meets a flange R and escapes through holes S to the upper side of the disk ; it then is forced by skin-friction through spiral grooves T back to the centre, and falls through holes W into the pocket D, or, if desired, into a separate pocket; an exterior reservoir U connected to the pocket D by means of a pipe V keeps the metal at a suitable level. In other modifications, the metal may be caused to mount up a spiral tube or worm arranged round the steadying stem and so leave the apparatus at the top. The use of the rotating cathode has the additional effect of causing circulation of the electrolyte.
Patent GB-190600463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas-governors
Inventor: MCLACHLAN ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-01-08
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 463. McLachlan, R. W. Jan. 8. Pressure-regulating valves.-A gas governor or pressure-regulating valve comprises a cylindrical casing b<1> carrying on a fixed plate d a bellows arrangement c for controlling the valve k<1> in relation to the tubular 'aperture k. The bellows consists of a number of annular tinned plates, the adjacent plates being connected at their inner and outer edges alternately. The valve k<1> consists of a hollow cone, weighted to keep the valve-rod h always vertical. 'For the protection of the bellows, a plate n, covered on the top with sheet indiarubber, is fixed on the rod h in such a position that the valve k<1> is prevented from rising through the aperture k to a point that would overstrain the bellows.
Patent GB-190604813-A (GB)
Title: Means and Apparatus for Temporarily Producing Alternating Currents in an Electric Circuit at One or More Optional Points of the Circuit and the application thereof to the Working of Printing Telegraph Apparatus.
Filed: 1906-02-27
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 4813. Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges. March 21, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Telegraphs; order apparatus.- Relates to means for enabling an alternating-current generator, or a commutator for converting direct into alternating current, to be put into and out of action from any one of a series of stations on the same e line - wire. The alternating currents may be employed to work step-by-step printing-telegraphs working in synchronism at the various stations. At each of the stations on the line a condenser c is provided, the condensers being normally short-circuited by switches S. A direct current flows normally in the line from one or other of the sections of the split battery b. If at any station the switch S is opened, the current which charges the condenser causes a current to be induced in the secondary winding of the transformer t, which effects a movement of the polarized armature p and ratchet-wheel d. The reversal of the battery potential so produced causes the recharge of the condenser in the opposite sense, and a further induced current in the circuit of the electro-magnet m. Consequently, so long as the switch S remains open, the commutator arm e continues to rotate, and an alternating current is supplied to the line and condensers. The reclosing of the switch brings the armature p to rest, and the alternating current ceases. The alternating impulses cause the simultaneous rotation of the type-wheels at the various stations. The direct current which replaces the alternating current when the circuit is again closed effects the printing of the selected character at all the stations. In an alternative form of the system, the armature of a relay which is normally held attracted by the direct current, falls away when the circuit is interrupted and effects the closing of two switches, one of which connects an alternating-current generator to the circuit and the other closes the circuit of a direct-current motor driving the alternator. When the condenser is again short-circuited, a direct current is superimposed on the alternating current, the alternator and its driving-motor being then cut out by the relay.
Patent GB-190605001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Single Acting Steam Engines of the Compound Type
Inventor: BENTLEY HARRY
Filed: 1906-03-01
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 5001. Bentley, H. March 1. Single-acting compound engines; valves and valvegear.-A single-acting, tandem, compound engine using superheated steam consists of a number of pairs of cylinders. The pistons A, D drive opposite cranks E, the steam from one high-pressure cylinder passing to the adjoining low-pressure cylinder. The exhaust passes through ports G to a chamber F, which may contain a feed-water heat-. ing-coil. The compression may be controlled by an auxiliary exhaust valve. The engine has separate admission and exhaust beat valves, the exhaust valve of the high-pressure cylinder acting as the inlet valve of the low-pressure cylinder. Additional surfaces N on the reversing cam-sleeve M or an arrangement of levers are provided to keep the highpressure admission valve open when starting to allow high-pressure steam to pass into the lowpressure cylinder. The cam shaft H may be rotated through gearing or rocked by an eccentric or other means. The adjustable valve-actuating rods O carry cotters V working in slots in the bushes S to prevent them from rotating. The casing V<1> has saw-cuts W, which enable the bushes S to be secured.
Patent GB-190610653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stoppers for Feeding Bottles.
Inventor: CALLAWAY JAMES THOMAS
Filed: 1906-05-07
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 10,653. Callaway, J. T. May 7. Feeding bottles. - The part b of the stopper is of conical form to facilitate the application of the teat.
Patent GB-190612207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Roller Skates.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-05-25
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 12,207. Boult, A. J., [Aurig, J.]. May 25. Skates.-The road wheel 9 of a roller skate is mounted on a spring bow 1, the forward end of which is attached to the sole-plate 2, while the rear end passes through an eye 4 projecting from the heel plate 3. A helical spring 6 surrounds the part of the bow 1 lying between the eye 4 and a fixed collar 5. A brake wheel 8 is carried by an arm 7. In a modification, Fig. 2, the arm 7 is arranged to move vertically in a guide 11, 12 and is pressed downwards by a spring 6. The end of the bow 1 passes through the hollow centre of the arm 7. The wheel 9 may be fitted with a ratchet device to prevent motion in the reverse direction.
Patent GB-190612358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Bits.
Inventor: ROSE-INNES GEORGE
Filed: 1906-05-28
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 12,358. Innes, G. Rose-, Kay, A., and Barthes, A. E., (trading as Rose-Innes, Kay, & Co.), [Saelzer & Schwarzenberg]. May 28. Bits.-The side bars a of a bit are formed of a flat bar having an eye a<1> to which the cheek straps are attached, and a hinge connexion a' to which is attached a rod b<1> carrying the swivel links b for the reins. The mouth-bar is formed of side parts c carrying metal rollers c<3> and of a central part d, connected to eyes c<2> on the parts c. The curb e is provided with rollers e<1> and is attached to the eyes a'.
Patent GB-190619049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway Rail Joints.
Inventor: KRAMER ALLINGTON HORATIO
Filed: 1906-08-25
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 19,049. Kramer, A. H. Aug. 25. Rail joints.-A small plate 2<1> is used on the inside of the joint, and a plate 3, having its central portion of maximum thickness and equal in length to the plates 2<1>, is used on the outside. The ends of this plate are of channel section, the thickness of the vertical portion being gradually reduced towards the ends. A flange 4 extends under the rail foot for its full width, and a shoulder 5 on the plate 3 supports the rail head. The upper surface of the fish-plate is flush with the tread, and has a small lip 7 overlapping the rail head. Bolts secure the parts together.
Patent GB-190623323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Cleaning Machines.
Inventor: PINDSTOFTE ANDERS ANDERSEN
Filed: 1906-10-20
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 23,323. Pindstofte, A. A. Oct. 20. Cleaning bottles. - Machines of the class described in Specification No. 29,113, A.D. 1904, in which bottles a are carried to and from the rotating brush spindles d on trucks or carriages b, have above the bottles and pressing upon them disks e of elastic material which are rotated and cause the bottles to rotate by friction. The bottles are mounted on rollers c.
Patent GB-190623551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Rotary Steam Engines.
Inventor: BEAUCAGE JOSEPH HILAIRE DANIEL
Filed: 1906-10-23
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 23,551. Beaucage, J. H. D. Oct. 23. Fixed - abutment type, with piston having outwardlysliding vanes. In a reversible rotary steam-engine of the crescent-shapedchamber type, sliding vanes P, carried by an eccentrically -mounted piece H, are pressed outward by a spring q acting on cylindrical projectionsp. Steam passes from a steam-chest s through a rotary inlet valve I and cut-off valves s C into the working chamber, and thence through valves E to exhaust. The engine is reversed by a movement of a handle L' coupled to the inlet and exhaust valves, the direction of rotation being indicated by a pointer. The cut-off valves are driven by spur gearing from the main shaft.
Patent GB-190623606-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Evaporating at less than Atmospheric Pressure.
Inventor: GROSSMANN JACOB
Filed: 1906-10-24
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 23,606. Grossmann, J. Oct. 24. Evaporators. - Apparatusfor evaporating liquids under reduced pressure comprises a cylinder a containing hollow stirrers e mounted on a hollow shaft d supplied with steam or hot water, the stirrers being arranged so as to scrape the inner surface of the cylinder. Fixed stirrers h, which may be either solid or hollow, scrape the surface of the shaft. Buckets m carry the liquid up into the upper part of the still. A tube o, provided with a conveyer, receives the solid matter or crystals that separate out. A dome b containing baffle-plates or froth-breakers communicates with the vapour pipe c. The cylinder is externally heated in any suitable way and, when steam-jacketed, may be utilized in multiple-effect apparatus. Specification No. 5061, A.D. 1876, is referred to.
Patent GB-190626621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Road Wheels of Motor and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BURRELL CHARLES
Filed: 1906-11-23
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 26,621. Burrell, C., and Wilson, W. C. Nov. 23. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-A tyre is formed of rings of leather or hide clamped by bolts between a central dovetailed flange b formed on the rim, and two adjustable inclined outer flanges d. Metal rings e may be interposed between the rings, and the leather rings may be glued to each other or to the intermediate metal rings.