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Patent GB-190511606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Current Retransmitting and Reinforcing Apparatus.
Inventor: KINGSBURY JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1905-06-02
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 11,606. Kingsbury, J. E., [Western Electric Co.]. June 2. Telephone systems.-Relates to the construction and circuit arrangements of a telephonic relay in which the received telephone currents control the movable electrode of a microphone in the reinforcing-circuit. Fig. 2 shows the construction of the relay, the working parts of which are enclosed in a metal cylinder C secured to the standard A. The telephone currents pass through the coil n and vary the field at the centre of the coil produced by an electro-magnet, the coils m of which surround the coil n. The variations in the field act on a movable core connected to one carbon electrode v of the microphone V. The electro-magnet is enclosed in an iron shell e, which is closed at one end by a plate e<3>, Fig. 10, having a central aperture e<4> forming a passage for the movable core f, Fig. 7. The slit e<5>, Fig. 10, serves to prevent the formation and circulation of eddy currents. The other end of the shell e is closed by a disk g<2> through which passes the fixed core p, the position of which may be adjusted by the screw r. The movable and fixed cores f, p both extend to the centre of the coil and nearly touch. In this way, the electromagnet is completely enclosed in a magnetic circuit, and the movable core is placed in the strongest part of the field. The microphone is secured to a mass of metal J, scored as at j to form radiating-surfaces for dissipating the heat formed in the granular carbon o. The insulating-bushing H separates the electrode z and the terminal t from the electrode v and the terminal t<2>. Fig. 11 shows the circuit arrangements, a modified form of relay being shown. The switches K, K<2> serve to connect the two branches E, E<2>, either directly or through the repeating-system. In this form of relay, the coils m, n are arranged side by side on the fixed core p and the movable core f is arranged as shown. The magnet coils m are in circuit with a battery s and preferably with a rheostat by which the field produced by the magnet can be varied. The transmitter V is in circuit with a battery s<2> and the two primaries i of an induction coil, the secondaries i<2> of which are in the line-wires but on opposite sides of the points 26, 27, between which the coil m is bridged. In a further modification of the relay, the coil m is wound over the hinder part only of the fixed core p, while the coil n is placed over the front part of this core and over the movable core f. A permanent magnet may replace the electromagnet, the core p being secured thereto, and the coil n being placed over cores f, p as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190515646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Extraction of Ammonia from Distillation Gases.
Inventor: BRUNCK RUDOLPH
Filed: 1905-07-31
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 15,646. Brunck, R. July 31. Purifying gas; scrubbers and washers.-Gas from the distillation of coal, wood, peat, &c. is passed through a centrifugal machine of any form, the drum c of which has spiral beaters e, and is driven by a belt and pulley K. The temperature is kept too high for the condensation of water, i.e. above 100‹ C. Tar collects in a pipe h, whence it runs off through a siphon i. The gases, containing all the ammonia, passing under a tossing-plate g and through a conduit f to a washer b containing strong sulphuric acid which absorbs all the ammonia.
Patent GB-190516786-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Manufacture, and Shapeing of Plates for Fireboxes.
Inventor: WEATHERBURN ROBERT
Filed: 1905-08-18
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 16,786. Weatherburn, R. Aug. 18. Fire-boxes stays. - To prevent burning or wearing away of the stay heads, the plates of the fire-box are recessed to a depth sufficient to receive the head or for a nut to be screwed on. Figs. 1,2, and 3 show three forms of recesses.
Patent GB-190602358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Self-adjusting Bearings for High Speed Vertical Shafts.
Inventor: RISBERG JOHANNES VALDEMAR MART
Filed: 1906-01-30
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 2358. Risberg, J. V. M. Jan. 30. Mounting vertical - shaft bearings. - The selfadjusting bearing for the spindles of centrifugal machines and other vertical shafts rotating at a high speed, described in Specification No. 5461, A.D. 1903, and consisting of a depending flange d, Fig. 1, on the bush e, seated in an annular chamber c containing liquid, is improved by surrounding the flange d by a spiral metal or other band g, or by a number of concentric circular bands, to increase the retarding action due to the viscosity of the liquid. The invention may be applied to bearings having a number of flanges on the bush seated in corresponding chambers. Fig. 6 shows a modification in which the chamber c is enclosed by a flange l on the bush bearing against a packing-ring m, and by a flange p on the disk n.
Patent GB-190605650-A (GB)
Title: Improved Jersey for Night Wear
Inventor: LEGEWIE HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-03-08
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 5650. Legewie, H. Nov. 11, 1905, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Jerseys.- A jersey for night wear is made of a knitted upper body portion a, Fig. 1, lacing behind as in Fig. 2, and is provided with downward extensions of thinner fabric d. Vertical ventilating- slits are left at the sides of the lowar parts. The lacing-cords are guided through eyes h, i to the front and there tied. The garment has a wide, mesh neck frill c.
Patent GB-190611474-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Whisking Machine.
Inventor: HAIGH THOMAS GLASGOW
Filed: 1906-05-16
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 11,474. Haigh, T. G. May 16. Moving-beater apparatus.-A whisking - machine comprises a beater 15, rotated by bevel-gearing supported upon the flanged cover 3 of the vessel 1. A handle is provided. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification-No. 14,578, A.D. 1903.]
Patent GB-190613803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Carrying Gaff-hooks, Landing Nets and the like.
Inventor: BEHRENS HAROLD LUCAS
Filed: 1906-06-16
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 13,803. Behrens, H. L. June 16. Suspenders for fishing- tackle.-Comprises means for carrying gaff-hooks, landing-nets, and the like. The gaff is fitted with two hooks d, e which engage with rings f, h upon a shoulder strap a and elastic link g, respectively. The elastic link forces the gaff upwards so that the hook d remains securely in the ring f but, upon the gaff being pressed downwards, the hook d becomes disengaged and the gaff is immediately released. The gaff may be temporarily suspended by the ring i from a hook j on the belt. Specification No. 12,760, A.D 1906, i referred to.
Patent GB-190617229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dump Cars.
Inventor: OTIS SPENCER
Filed: 1906-07-31
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 17,229. Otis, S. March 5, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Door-closing apparatus.-The dumping-doors a forming part of the bottom of a railway wagon are closed automatically by springs, hand-operated means being provided for opening the door and serving also as an auxiliary means for closing. The door a is fitted with guides b, which have an horizontal part b<1> at the end and an inclined part b<2>. A bar c, connected by a link d to a crank d<1> on a transverse shaft e, is adapted to slide on the guides b for opening or closing the door. A rod h<1>, surrounded by a spring h, is connected to the shaft e by a chain g. When the door a is opened by rotating the shaft e, the chain g is wound on the shaft, and the spring his compressed. The door is closed by the spring after the load is discharged.
Patent GB-190618269-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Washing Loose Filtering Media.
Inventor: REISERT HANS
Filed: 1906-08-14
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 18,269. Reisert, H. Aug. 14. Filters, cleansing. -Filters are cleansed by a sufficiently rapid reverse flow to float the filtering- material, the washing.water being accumulated in such a position that it passes through no pipes or other inlet of limited area. With the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the washing - water is stored in the space m, from which it is forced up within the cylinder d and through the filter by a gas, preferably air, admitted to the space m through the pipe l. The impurities are carried down the column c. In the case of a filter working under pressure, the air may be driven from the space m and compressed in the chamber p by the inflowing liquid. Otherwise, the chamber p may be provided with an air inlet k, an inlet i for water under pressure and a water outlet h. A single compressor may serve for more than one filter, and in large installations columns c may be situated between each pair of filters. With the apparatus shown in Fig. 2, a reverse flow is obtained from the vessel q by the admission of air through the cock v. The vessel q is filled by withdrawing the air by means of an injector t. In a modified form of apparatus, the washing-water is drawn into the vessel q by the condensation of steam therein. Specifications No. 27,447, A.D. 1897, and No. 21,274, A.D. 1898, are referred to.
Patent GB-190621196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Saucepan Cleaners.
Inventor: IRONMONGER FANNY
Filed: 1906-09-25
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 21,196. Ironmonger, F. Sept. 25. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Saucepan - cleaning brushes. - A cleaner for saucepans &c. comprises a handle provided at one end with a metal scraper and at the other with a brush. [Reference h a s been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 18,034, A.D. 1893, Nos. 14,552 and 27,497, A.D. 1898, and No. 2508, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Cooking &c.].]
Patent GB-190623105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Purification of Sea Water for use in connection with Power Plants and for other purposes.
Inventor: GARDNER THOMAS HARRY
Filed: 1906-10-18
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 23,105. Gardner, T. H., and Gardner, E. Oct. 18. Steam generation by gas-engine exhaust.-Relates to apparatus for purifying sea-water for use in connexion with power gas-producers &c. by evaporating it by means of the exhaust gases of internal-combustion engines. The water enters an injection chamber a by way of a valve a<1>, and is evaporated by the exhaust gases entering by the pipe c. The steam passes away through a drying and separating. chamber b containing baffles e, and the exhaust gases pass away through the outlet f. The steam may be passed either to a condenser or direct to the producer. In the former case, the circulating-water may be employed for the cooling- system for the engine cylinders. Doors are provided in the evaporator for the removal of the salt deposited.
Patent GB-190626479-A (GB)
Title: Music Page-turner
Inventor: BIRNBACH HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-11-22
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 26,479. Birnbach, H. Nov. 22. Leaf-turners.-In a page-turner for music, plates l arranged under the various leaves are seized in succession by the spring catch g which, on being moved in a suitable guide b, transfers one plate at a time from one side to the other. At the proper moment, the plate is released by the spring catch, which then returns to its original position and catches on the next plate while the released plate with its sheet drops on the other side by gravitation. A semicircular tube b, arranged on a base-plate a, is provided with a slot c extending a little more than half-way round the tube. Within the tube is a guide-piece e acted upon by a spring d and connected by a wire f to a pedal (not shown). Hinged to the guide - piece e is a spring catch g acted upon by a spring i which tends to keep the spring catch from protruding from the slot c. Concentric to the tube b, and attached to the base-plate a, is a guide k which, with the tube b, serves to guide the plates l. Each of the plates l is slightly recessed to form a projecting shoulder at m, so as to fit a notch h, in the spring catch g. The spring catch rests with a projecting point on the upper surface of the topmost plate, while, under the influence of the spring i, the lower edge o bears against the plates underneath, pushing them aside so that the spring catch can engage with its notch h on the topmost plate. When the pedal connected to the guide-piece e by the wire f is depressed, the guide piece is drawn back in the tube b, carrying the topmost plate with it by means of the spring catch g. When the spring catch g reaches the end of the slot c, it is drawn into the tube b, whereby the plate is released and drops down on the other side. The pedal being released, the guide-piece e is pushed back by the spring d until the spring catch g engages with the next plate, which can then be turned over with the next sheet of music in due course. To the plates l are attached sheets of celluloid &c, p, on which the sheets of music are laid and are thereby prevented from sliding off.
Patent GB-190627654-A (GB)
Inventor: DOYLE THOMAS EDWARD
Filed: 1906-12-05
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 27,654. Doyle, T. E., and Ryan, J. H. Dec. 5. Tyres, pneumatic etc.; tyres, non - elastic. - In vehicle wheel tyres of the type in which a band of cord or rope of yarn, wire, wire-rope, raw-hide, or other suitable material is used as a tyre or as a protective band for an elastic tyre, the rope b is attached to the felloe or the -tyre by passing it through holes formed in the felloe or in a band forming a tyre cover, and knotting the ends. In place of holes, slots may be used, wedges p, Fig. 1<A>, being placed between the loops of the rope passed, into the slots. The rope has two free ends, and can be adjusted.
Patent GB-190704338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receivers for Wireless and other Telegraphy
Inventor: AUSTIN LOUIS WINSLOW
Filed: 1907-02-21
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 4338. Austin, L. W. Feb. 21. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Thermo-electric batleries.-A wave detector for telegraphy, especially applicable to electro-magnetic waves, consists of a thermo-couple formed by a wedge-shaped block 3 of tellurium secured to a wire 4 and resting on a rod 1 of silicon placed on a sheet 2 of india-rubber and in circuit with an aerial 7 and a telephone 8. A screw 5 with spring 6 regulates the pressure of the contact. The heat produced at the point of contact by the oscillatory current causes a thermo-electric current to flow through the telephone.
Patent GB-190722573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible-bolt Latches and in Locks having Reversible Latching Bolts.
Inventor: TONKS CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-10-14
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 22,573. Tonks, C. W., Tonks, E., and Tonks, G. A., [trading as Tonks & Sons, E.]. Oct. 14. Latches, reversible. In a reversible latch of the type in which the bolt tail A<1> is secured to the follower-operated plate B by a pin b<2>, the means for preventing the disengagement of the pin comprises a keep D pivoted to the plate B at d and provided with a turned-up end d<2> which bears against the latch tail A'. When it is desired to reverse the bolt, the keep is operated by an instrument inserted in a slot e in the casing and engaging an aperture d' in the keep.
Patent GB-190723983-A (GB)
Title: Insulating End Post for Railway Rail Joints.
Inventor: KARNS WILLIAM ELLIOTT
Filed: 1907-10-30
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 23,983. Karns, W. E. Oct. 30. Rail joints.-An insulating end post for rail joints comprising an indurate body in the form of the cross-section of the rail, and preferably composed of rubber, has the tip portion 12 of its bead formed of relatively soft material, and is in two similar parts united at the bottom 10 by vulcanizing or otherwise. The end post is of slightly less height than the rail.
Patent GB-190725160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rolling Mills
Inventor: KEITEL HUGO
Filed: 1907-11-13
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 25,160. Keitel, H. Nov. 13. Rolling; casting. -A chilled roll for a rolling- mill is provided with a core b of flat, T, H, or other bars which are welded together so as to produce channels, as shown. The core extends through the roll journals, and air or water &c. may be passed through the channels for cooling purposes, especially during the casting process.
Patent GB-190728734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tumbler Carts.
Filed: 1907-12-31
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 28,734. Bristol Wagon and Carriage Works Co., and McDonald, J. Dec. 31. Tip-carts.-The axle a of a tumbler cart passes through the body, to which it is secured by plates and bolts. Keyed on the axle is a worm-wheel d, with which gears a worm n on a sbaft k, suspended by brackets h, j from one of the shaft stays f pivoted on the axle a between the body and wormwheel. The body is tilted by a handle which turns the shaft k through bevel-gear m.
Patent GB-190802583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tyres for Wheels of Motor Cars and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MARCEL COSSET
Filed: 1908-02-05
Abstract: 2583. Cosset, M. Feb. 15, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Felloes or rims.-A metal hoop c carrying a channel ring a is fitted on the rim to support the tyre edges b. The ring a may be replaced by spaced segments formed on or separate from the hoop c. When the hoop is buttended, a fabric filling- piece may be fitted over the joint to protect the air-tube.
Patent GB-190806241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Temporary Binders known as Loose Leaf Ledgers.
Inventor: BURNS DAVID
Filed: 1908-03-20
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 6241. Burns, D., Waterston, G., Waterston, J. W., Waterston, J. S., Waterston, C. B., and Waterston, R., [trading as Waterston & Sons, G.]. March 20. Filing papers &c. -In a loose-leaf binder of the kind comprising clamping bars a, b, bands or cords e which can be wound upon a roller c, and a ratchet f and spring pawl g to prevent backward rotation of the roller, a rotary cam o is provided to hold the pawl in an inoperative position. The cam is rotated by a spindle n, and is provided with a wide portion q which engages with and lifts the pawl, and with a narrow portion p which does not engage the pawl. A stop s abuts against shoulders on the cam to limit its rotation.
Patent GB-190816901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: RITTMAN LEWIS HERBERT
Filed: 1908-08-11
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 16,901. Rittman, L. H., [Graff, A.]. Aug. 11. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic ; springwheels. -A tyre formed of a helical coil 15, Figs. 1 and 2, is braced by spring disks 1 screwed on the hub and supported upon radially movable sections 9. Each section is supported upon two helical springs fitted inside and outside a tubular metal spoke 5, which is pivoted in a hub socket 16 communicating with a lubricating-chamber in the hub. The hollow cylindrical shank 8 of each section bears upon the outside spring and contains a stem 10 bearing upon the inside spring, motion being controlled by a pin 5<1> secured to the spoke engaging slots in the shank portions. The sections are formed with radial surfaces 11 and chambers 12 fitted with roller bearings. In the form shown in Fig. 8, each section 29 is formed with a stem 28 guided in the hollow spoke 27, which is surrounded by, or encloses a spring. A coil of small-gauge wire is wound between the coils of the tyre.
Patent GB-190817382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Lamps.
Inventor: BURGESS JOHN THOMAS MEDLICOTT
Filed: 1908-08-18
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 17,382. Burgess, J. T. M. Aug. 18. Candle lanterns.-Lamps such as those used in road, street, or stable operations are provided with legs which are hinged or otherwise jointed to brackets on the base, or adapted to work in slides on the same, so that they may be turned or slid downwards to form supports to hold the lamp in an elevated position; or upwards to enable the lamp to be carried or hung up on a wall. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the legs 10 are hinged at 9 to brackets 8 on the base of the lamp 6; and may be turned down as shown to support the lamp, or turned up to meet just below the loop or handle 7, lugs 11 being provided to form recesses into which the legs are pressed to retain and stiffen them. As shown in Fig. 4, the legs 10<a> pass through the sockets 12 ; they are shown in their upper position with the cranked parts 10<b> turned inwards to serve as a handle whereby the lamp may be carried. The legs may be formed with a joint at 13.
Patent GB-190818933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Operating Mechanism of Pneumatic Dusting and Sweeping Machines or Dust Extractors.
Inventor: HARVEY CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1908-09-09
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 18,933. Harvey, C. J. Sept. 9. Vacuum cleaning- apparatus.-In self-contained and portable pneumatic dusting and sweeping machines or dust-extractors of the kind described in Specifications No. 129, A.D. 1900, No. 5570, A.D. 1903, and No. 375, A.D. 1905, the bellows, pistonpump, or other exhausting - device is operated by means of a pair of arms or shafts which move towards and from each other. Fig. 1 shows a piston-rod g operated by the to-and-fro movement of a pair of arms a, b through a mechanism in the form of lazy-tongs d. Fig. 3 shows the movable boards k, i of a pair of singleacting bellows operated by a pair of arms a, b, which are curved so that the suction strokes occur during the inward movement of the arms. The jointed rods m serve to equalize the movements of the bellows.
Patent GB-190819945-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Champagne and the like Opener.
Inventor: WILLIAMS LUCAS
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 19,945. Williams, L. Sept. 22. Pliers &c. ; wrenches.-In a bottle-opener of the type comprising hinged members which have gripping-jaws provided with a cap or shield to prevent the jaws from slipping down over the neck of the bottle the two members, pivoted together at C<1> and. having handles D' and semi-oval gripping- jaws A', are each provided with a cap or shield B<1>. In a modification, the pivot is arranged behind the jaws. The Provisional Specification further states that the jaws may be roughened on their inner surfaces, and that if there is a wire round the cork, it is severed by a cutter arranged at the extreme end of the opener.
Patent GB-190823194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Pressing and Creasing Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: MILLS FREDERICK ALLEN
Filed: 1908-10-30
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 23,194. Mills, r. A. Aug. 26, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Trouser and like presses for use on the person comprise clamps, mounted on vertical rods and adapted to hold the garment in a fold, and heated irons sliding on the rods and adapted to press and crease the fold. The rods 1 are hollow and secured together, and are provided with a stirrup 2 for the foot and a knob 3 for the hand. The clamps 4 comprise two parts 5,6 pivoted at 7 and provided with a thumb-screw 8<a>. The clamps are adapted to grip the cloth, then to be adjusted along the rod, and finally to be clamped to the rods by the thumbscrew. The irons 12, 13 have attached to them brackets 14, 15 and handles 17, 18. The brackets are cut away at 14<c>, 15<c> to receive the standard 1, and are pivoted together at 16. A spring 19, engaging the pivot and the brackets, forces the irons together. The lugs 15<a> on the bracket 15, through which the pivot passes, have open slots enabling the irons to be separated, by causing one end 19<c> of the spring to engage in a hook 20 on the other end of the spring, so enabling the irons to be used by themselves. The heated iron 13 comprises a highresistance coil 23 connected to plugs 25, 26 and wound on a sheet of mica 24 with an insulating- sheet 27, 28 on either side. A sheet of asbestos 29 covers the insulating-sheet 28. and the parts are held against the inner shell 21 by means of a backing-plate 30 and screws 31. The shell 21 is covered by a plate 22. The other iron 12 is preferably not heated, and comprises a shell 32 and a cover 33.