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Patent GB-190424498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Washing Machines
Inventor: EVANS DAVID
Filed: 1904-11-12
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 24,498. Evans, D. Nov. 12. Washing-machines; mangling and wringing machines.-A number of beaters 1, Fig. 6, are mounted so as to be lifted by a cam 12 or a similar device, and then to be allowed to fall on to the articles in the fixed trough of the machine. Motive power is supplied either by a hand-wheel 21 as shown, or by other means, the cams being preferably fixed on a countershaft, and acting either by upward pressure on the levers 2, as shown, or by downward pressure on an extension piece beyond the pivot shaft 10. A cross-bar restricts the rise of the beaters, and carries blade springs to give them an impulse on release by the cams. Another bar placed below the levers can be lifted by ropes passed through holes and wound up by a ratchet gear 41, Fig. 8, thus raising the levers when introducing the required articles. A wringing-machine 43 is fixed to the side of the trough, the clothes being introduced through a slit in the side, which may be closed by a sliding panel. Separate movable covers 27, 28 are provided for the trough and the driving-machinery. The trough is lined with sheet metal, and is much narrower at the bottom, as shown, a tapering portion reducing it to an area scarcely greater than that of the beaters. It is provided also with a false perforated bottom to retain the coarser impurities, and with a vent closed by a plug 44. The beater levers work in slits in the side, adhering liquid and condensed steam being run back into the trough down an inclined plane which projects out from it beneath the levers.
Patent GB-190428280-A (GB)
Title: Corrugated Sheet Metal Elements for Motor-car Radiators, Condensers and similar Cooling or Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: MEWES RUDOLF
Filed: 1904-12-23
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 28,280. Mewes, R., and Schumann, A. Dec. 23. Drawings to Specification. Corrugating.-Metal tubes for a surface condenser or heating or cooling apparatus are formed by first rolling round tubes flat, filling the resulting hollow bands with lead or collodion, then corrugating or bending in any manner, and finally melting out the core.
Patent GB-190500106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle and like Saddles.
Inventor: FOX WALTER HENRY
Filed: 1905-01-03
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 106. Fox, W. H. Jan. 3. Saddles; saddle clips. - The clip for the cycle saddle described in Specification No. 11,406, A.D. 1904, is constructed as shown in Fig. 4, and each plate c<2> carries a pin e to engage slots d<3> in the base frame plates d<2>. The L-pin gripping-part i<2> of the clip has serrations i3 engaged by corresponding washers i<4>, which are flanged to enter slots n in the two plates d'. A bolt i<6> with washers i<8> and nuts i<7> passes through slots m in the plates and holds the parts together. If desired, the slots d<3> may be formed in the underframe members to receive pins e on the plates d'.
Patent GB-190503408-A (GB)
Title: Gas-maker for Heavy Oils.
Inventor: EVENO ALEXANDRE
Filed: 1905-02-18
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 3408. Eveno, A. Feb. 18. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Heavy oils are gasified in a retort constructed of graphitic grey-black cast iron coated with plumbago, and, in order to prevent separation of carbon from the oil, oxygen is admitted to the retort. A retort f, heated by the exhaust gases from an explosion engine, communicates with a chamber a provided with nozzles b, c for the supply of oil and oxygen respectively. A helix h, formed with a passage d, is provided for the purpose of ensuring prolonged contact of the oil with the retort walls. The engine draws the gas through an orifice q, air being drawn in through orifices p, and the carburetted air passes along the pipe r to the engine. A separate delivery s may be provided for essence which is used only for starting the engine.
Patent GB-190504001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Fittings of Hoods for Motor Cars and the like
Inventor: DIXON HORACE HENRY
Filed: 1905-02-27
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 4001. Dixon, H. H. Feb. 27. Stays. - Relates to stays for use with the hoods of motor road and like vehicles. The hood is supported by the usual pivoted rods B, B<1> and is held in the ex. tended position by stays E, each baving a knuckle-joint e<4> and being pivoted at one end e<3> to the front rod B and at the other end e<2> to the back of the vehicle body. Each stay E is provided. with a telescoping portion E<1>, which may be secured in position by a clamping-screw f<1>.
Patent GB-190513786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cottage or Convertible Billiard Tables and the like.
Filed: 1905-07-04
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 13,786. Burroughes & Watts, and Burroughes, J. S. July 4. Billiards.-Relates to convertible billiard tables of the type described in Specification No. 4255, A.D. 1880. The table top is provided at each end with lifting-blocks a pivoted to links b, which are mounted on brackets d secured in the recessed knees e of the table legs. Each of the lifting- blocks is provided with a sleeve f, through which works a screwed rod g, squared at its outer end and journaled at the other in a bearer fixed to the underside of the table. The block a is also provided with guide-rods passing through the bearer. The side members l of the table enter the recessed knees e, and may be provided with -metal wearing pieces, the knees having wearing pieces o. A spring-pressed plunger m is provided in the recess of each knee, to cushion the members l when the table top is lowered.
Patent GB-190515552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Granulating and Preserving Edible Substances.
Inventor: WESTAWAY JAMES
Filed: 1905-07-29
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 15,552. Westaway, J. July 29. Fats and fatty oils.-Fat, eggs, meat, fruit, &c. are obtained in granular form by centrifugalizing. the material into a stream of flour or meal. The melted fat &c. is fed from hoppers h on to revolving. disks c, the upper of which has slots d to allow the material from one hopper to fall on to the lower disk. The liquid is thrown off from the disks c and caught by a perforated revolving cage s, which it afterwards leaves in the form of granules to become coated by the flour which is falling down spiral shelves attached to the interior of the outer drum e. The coated granules finally emerge from the bottom of the drum e into a receptacle below. The shelves p constitute a kind of internal screwthread of increasing depth from top to bottom on the drum e. The flour fed on to these shelves from the hopper o is caused to travel down the spiral, and a portion also to fah over the edge by an intermittent jerk which is given to the drum by a cam r thereon and rollers s. The rotation of the drum e is effected by a rack f, loosely held between flanges q. Pins f, operating in slots q, serve to transmit the motion from the rack to the flanges, so permitting the jerking of the drum. The drum is supported by rollers l, running on a flange forming part of the casing, and there is also a stationary cover e<2> to which the spouts o are attached.
Patent GB-190522093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saws.
Inventor: GRELCK HEINRICH
Filed: 1905-10-30
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 22,093. Grelck, H. Oct. 30. Sawing.-The cutting-teeth b b<1>, b<2> of a saw have one or more projections c, c<1>, c<2> in the front to act as sawdust removers. Theend of-one-tooth b is set to one side and the end of the tooth b<2> to the other, while the tooth b<1> is vertical.
Patent GB-190523837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Finishing Machines Employed in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-11-18
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 2 3, 8 3 7. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Nov. 18. Drawings to Specification. Rotary polishing-brushes for use in machines for wax-finishing &c. boots and shoes, have their bristles projecting obliquely from the peripheries of their hubs.
Patent GB-190524062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cans or Spouted or like Vessels for Containing Oil, Spirit, or other Liquids.
Inventor: FLORY ALFRED
Filed: 1905-11-22
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 24,062. Flory, A., and Messiter, M. Nov. 22. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Cans; spouts.-Cans for storing oil, spirit, or petrol, &c. are provided with an arrangement for arresting the flow of liquid when the vessel poured into becomes filled, and with a further device for ensuring the return to the can of any liquid remaining in the spout after the pouring operation. An air tube d leads from the body of the can into the spout c, terminating within a short distance of the end of the latter. The tube d and the intervening space e are preferably covered by a sheetmetal cap g which fits against the spout. An opening f allows the admission of air or fluid to the space e. In a modified construction, the spout c, tube d, and chamber e are formed within a castmetal fitting arranged for attachment to the can.
Patent GB-190600986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Cars.
Inventor: MARTIN FREDERICK RIPON
Filed: 1906-01-13
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 986. Martin, F. R., and Shepherd, O. M. Jan. 13. Motor road vehicles.- Comprises means for driving the steering- wheels of a motor-car, the driving-axle being flexible, or being made in three parts the centre part of which is supported by a bracket fixed to the car frame and is connected to the other portions by Hooke's joints. The parts of the driving-axle next the wheels are connected to the wheels by Hooke's joints, the centres of the joints being in the axes about which the wheels swivel. The bracket E fixed to the frame B carries the centre portion of the driving-shaft which carries the differentialgear box, on the outside of which a chain-wheel F is bolted. An adjustable radius bar, connected to the bracket E, forms a means of adjusting the tension of the driving- chain. At each end of the fixed axle A is attached the pivot head I. The casting J forms the main hub casing to which the flange of the hubbearing sleeve J<1> is bolted. The pivot tube J' passes through the centre of ball bearings I', I<2>, and is secured at the top by the adjustable screw cap J<3>. The hubs H<1> rotate on ball bearings H<2>, H<3>. The extension of the driving- axle D is placed concentrically within the hollow sleeve J<1>, and the hub H' is keyed to it. The casting J contains an oil bath. The steering-gear is attached to the casing J at K. The motor G is suspended from the frame B by a cradle L which is supported by links L<1> from springs M. Ordinary gearing may be employed instead of the chain driving-gear.
Patent GB-190603323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combs.
Inventor: STEERE GEORGE NATHANIEL
Filed: 1906-02-10
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 3323. Steere, G. N. June 20, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Combs, hair.-A clamping-plate g is hinged to the comb and has projections h which in the closed position enter between the teeth b. The plate is kept in the closed or open position by the pressure of the spring l on the hinge plate f.
Patent GB-190612463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Metering Panel Board.
Inventor: MCWILLIAMS ARTHUR CLARENCE
Filed: 1906-05-29
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 12,463. McWilliams, A. C. May 29. Switchboards; distributing.-The object is to facilitate connecting up any consumption circuits with any meter in a system of electric power distribution. The apparatus, shown arranged for a three-wire system, is mounted on a board A of marble or other insulator. The mains a, b, c, respectively positive, neutral, and negative, are connected to the bus-bars d, f, e by a switch g. One of each of the meter terminals h<1> ... h<6>, which are connected to meters H, is connected to a main, and the other to stationary conductors i<1> ... i<6> mounted vertically at the back of the board A. One of the terminals of each of the consumption circuits k<1> ... k<6> is fuse - connected at o to conductors j<1> ... j<6> mounted horizontally on the front of the board A. The other terminal is fuse-connected at m to the bars f<1>, f<2> mounted at the back of the board and connected to the bus-bar f. In order to connect up any circuit, say k<3>, to the meter circuit h<5>, it is only necessary to put in a plug n joining the conductor i5 to the conductor j<3>. The stationary conductors may be mounted on the same side of the board.
Patent GB-190617434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Metering Apparatus
Filed: 1906-08-02
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 17,434. Allgremeine Elektricitõts-Ges. Aug. 2, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motor meters with maximum demand indicators. The driving-wheel of a non-return pointer Z is periodically disengaged from the meter train l by the action of an electro-magnet E, controlled by a contact-device operated by a clock. To avoid erroneous indications arising from failure of the current supply, the contact-device is held in gear with the clock-work by electric and mechanical means alternately. A cam c, carrying pins b to press the contact-springs F, F<1> together, is connected to a gear-wheel R by a pin and slot s, and both are mounted upon a lever H, carrying the armature A of an electro-magnet E<1>. Normally, the wheel R is held in gear with the controlling- clock by a pin p on the lever H resting against the end of a pivoted stop K, but twice in each revolution the cam c lifts the stop K, so that a spring f shifts the lever and puts the wheels out of gear, unless the lever is then retained in its normal position by passage of current through an electromagnet E<1>, in circuit with the springs F, F<1>. If there is no current, the springs F, F<1> remain in contact, and the maximum indicator remains out of action.
Patent GB-190617446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Matches.
Inventor: STEEDMAN HENRY PERCY GORMANSTO
Filed: 1906-08-02
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 17,446. Steedman, H. P. C. Aug. 2. Tapers.-Waxed stems for matches are made from single strips of veneer, with. one or more threads applied longitudinally. The veneer is pressed by rolls and cut into strips, to each of which longitudinal threads are applied, followed by a coating of wax. Apparatus for performing these operations is described in Specification No. 17,445, A.D. 1906
Patent GB-190629637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet Metal Roofing.
Inventor: CANTWELL EDWARD LENNON
Filed: 1906-12-29
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 29,637. Cantwell, E. L. Dec. 29. Drawings to Specification. Beading sheet metal. In the manufacture of corrugated sheet-metal roofing, the blanks are first folded at the ends, and the folds prevented from collapsing during the corrugating process by inserting therein pieces Of cardboard or plate. Wires may be placed permanently in the folds.
Patent GB-190701843-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Abstracting from a Liquid Gases Dissolved therein.
Inventor: KESTNER JEAN FREDERIC PAUL
Filed: 1907-01-24
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 1843. Kestner, J. F. P. Jan. 24, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Fumes, treating.-The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 describes the removal of malodorous gases from sewage &c. by atomizing in air, the air and absorbed gases being afterwards passed into a washing-column into which chloride of lime is sprayed or into a centrifugal washer, atomizer or similar apparatus. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190702937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Apparatus for Making and Breaking the Current on Electrically Fired Internal Explosion Engines and the like.
Inventor: CHAMBERS JOSEPH HOWARD
Filed: 1907-02-06
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 2937. Chambers, J. H., and Bennett, P. F. B. Feb. 6. Switches.-Rotary make-and-break switches for the electric ignition circuits of internal-combustion engines have the moving contact steadied, so as to prevent misfiring, by the addition of an auxiliary contact running in a different track. The stationary contacts b<1> ... b<4> are mounted flush with the inner cylindrical surface of an insulating-ring a held in a metal case d and insulated therefrom by a second ring. The case forms an earth-ring on which the additional contact runs, which may consist of a roller, slipper piece, &c: A separate ring of insulating or metallic material may be fitted in the case for this purpose. The lever f carries a roller &c. contact g at one end, and the additional contact, as h, is formed at the other. The roller g makes connexion with the stationary contacts by running in the insulating-ring a. At the centre of the lever f is a pivot connecting it to the lever j pivoted to the boss k, which is driven from the half-time shaft. A spring l exerts pressure on the centre of the lever f through the lever j, thus tending to prevent irregularities in working. The circuit to earth is completed by the earth-ring or by earthing the shafts.
Patent GB-190706277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Laying and Firing Mechanism of Ordnance.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1907-03-15
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 6277. Justice, P. M., [Bethlehem Steel Co.]. March 15. Ordnance, discharging by means external to breech mechanism; mountings.-Relates to electric firing- mechanism of the kind described in Specification No. 18,898, A.D. 1904. Fig. 3 is a rear sectional elevation of part of the combined firing and elevating- gear, and Fig. 4 a sectional view of the handle 25. The elevating-screw 15<a> is actuated by a bevelgear 23 arranged upon a transverse shaft 20, which is rotated by two oppositely-arranged handles 24, 25. The firing-key is axially mounted in the handle 25,'and comprises a contact-plunger 38 which is normally pressed inwards by a spring 39. A second contact-pin 34 is mounted in the wheel 33, and fixed insulated rings 28, 27, connected to the leads 31, 32 of the firing-circuit, are arranged in the supporting-bracket 21 concentrically with the shaft 20 and opposite the pins 36, 34. To effect the firing, the trigger 52 is depressed so that its arm 53 presses upon a ring 41 connected to the contact-pin 38 by radial arms which pass through slots in the sleeve 40, and so completes the firing-circuit.
Patent GB-190708811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hectographs or the like.
Inventor: BREITNER HERMANN
Filed: 1907-04-16
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 8811. Breitner, H. April 16. Copying documents.-A hektograph composition is formed of kaolin and vinzentin or white Italian earth ground together to a fine powder and mixed with glycerine. A small proportion of hyposulphite of soda is preferably added, and powdered steatitemay be used instead of vinzentin earth (aluminium oxide). The glycerine is preferably added while boiling hot to the finely-powdered other ingredients, and the whole well stirred.
Patent GB-190712518-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Feed Device for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: BARKER ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1907-05-30
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 12,518. Barker, A. H. May 30. Float valves.-In a boiler-feed apparatus of the kind comprising a chamber a in free communication with the boiler and containing a float f controlling the feed supply, the float-lever g operates the feed-valve q through a weighted lever l, which forcibly opens and closes the valve as the waterlevel in the boiler falls and rises. The feed-valve is mounted at the end of a centrally pivoted lever v, the other end of which carries a valve u controlling a relief passage for .water leaking through the feed valve or the check valve s.
Patent GB-190712565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Molds for Moulding Fence Posts and the like.
Inventor: BURKHOLDER PRESTON THOMAS
Filed: 1907-05-30
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 12,565. Burkholder, P. T. Dec. 4, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Casting concrete. - A multiple mould comprises sides 1, 2, ends 6, 8, and removable partitions 3, 4 which fit into grooves 7, 10 in the end pieces 6, 8 and are also separated by bottom pieces 5. The end 8 is formed with stepped inclines 9 so as to form an inclined upper surface on the posts for drainage and like purposes. The parts of the moulds are clamped together by bolts 11, and after concrete has been poured into the mould spaces, additional clamps 19, 20, Figs. 5 and 6, are placed over the mould. Removable metal cores or pins 15, 16 may be inserted into the mould to form holes in the ports for receiving connecting-means or hinge connexions. After the material is set, the clamps 19, 20 are moved and the posts released and removed for drying, by removing the cores 15, 16 and disconnecting the bolts 11. The mould parts may be of metal, or metal and wood. Fig. 7 shows the form of a finished post
Patent GB-190713706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway-embankment Cleaners.
Inventor: PERSSON ALFRED
Filed: 1907-06-13
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 13,706. Persson, A. June 13. Excavating.-A machine for trimming the gravel beds of railways simultaneously makes the horizontal surfaces and sloping sides even, and clears them of weeds. Figs. 1 and 2 show one half of the machine, the other half being symmetrical. The machine is carried on a frame running on four wheels on the track. For trimming the sloping sides of an embankment, two horizontal rods 2, 3, movable longitudinally, carry a frame 5 pivoted on a shaft 4; endless chains on this frame carry scoops 10, the chains being driven by gearing from the axle 20 of the machine. The frame 5 can be set at any required angle, or raised to clear crossings, by a lever 12 and connecting-rod 11. A scoop 14, suspended by rods 15, 16, is lifted with the frame 5 by a chain 17. A tongue 18 on this scoop marks the least allowable width of the gravel bed beyond the sleepers. An arm 25, rotatably fixed to the main frame, carries a scoop 27 on two springs 26, the width of the scoop being the length that the sleepers project beyond the track. Two upwardly-bent tongues 28 on the front edge of this scoop allow the scoop to pass over the sleepers. A toothed wheel 30 on the axle 20 rotates a shaft 32 carrying spirally-turned cutters 37 for trimming the bed beyond the ends of the sleepers. This shaft is raised when necessary by the lever 12.
Patent GB-190717966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tools for Putting on Pneumatic Tyres.
Filed: 1907-08-07
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 17,966. Michelin et Cie. Sept. 13, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to a compound tool for replacement of the tyre, particularly for use after one edge of the cover has been placed on the rim. A lever g, Fig. 1, is formed with a bent end and a concave termination h which takes a bearing upon the inner rim edge c. Pivoted to the lever at i is an arm j, formed with a hooked end m terminating in a flange, and limited in position to clear the rim during operation by a stop k. Figs. 1 and 2 show stages in the raising of the cover for insertion of the security bolts and valve. Figs. 3 and 4 show the same lever g fitted with a different arm for use to place the second edge of the cover upon the rim. The arm p is formed with an offset part near the end terminating in a tail portion r which bears on the rim. The stop k is unnecessary. In the last stage a lever u, Fig. 4, with an upturned end, is used to hold the cover while the main lever is shifted along. The Specification in its original form, as published under the Act of 1901, describes also a lever, similar to the part g above but formed at the end of the bend with a parallel continuation of the stem, for use to place the first edge in position. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as finally accepted.