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Patent GB-190601283-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Regulating the Rotation of the Duct Roller of a Printing Press.
Inventor: ROCKSTROH MAX
Filed: 1906-01-17
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 1283. Rockstroh, M. Jan. 17. Ratchet gearing.-Relates to means for regulating the intermittent rotation of the duct roller of inking-mechanism for printing-presses. Keyed to the shaft a of the duct roller is a ratchet-wheel b, and also loosely mounted thereon is a pinion c which is driven by means of a rack d. An annular casing m is rigidly connected with the pinion c and carries on a stud o, in the example shown, four serrated pawls f<1> f<2>, f<3>, f<4>, which engage the ratchet-wheel b. The pawls are of unequal length and are arranged so that the sum of their difference in length is equal to three-fourths of the pitch of the ratchet-wheel teeth. Any convenient number of pawls may be provided. A loosely-mounted ring g is provided with a segmental bar g', and the position of the latter with regard to the pawls is adjustable by means of an arm s movable over a scale r. When oscillated by the pinion c, the pawls are drawn back over the bar g' and by varying the position of the latter the amount of rotation of the duct roller can be varied. When the arm s is moved over to the opposite end of the scale r, the pawls at no time engage the wheel b and the duct roller does not rotate. The forward edge of the bar g<1> is stepped so as to correspond with the arrangement of the pawls. In a modification, the bar g<1> is considerably shortened and is pivoted to the casing m. The bar is caused to rock by means of a roll bearing against a circumferential cam the position of which relative to the pawls can be adjusted. Rocking of the bar g<1> lifts the pawls out of engagement with the ratchet-wheel.
Patent GB-190602182-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Enabling Portions of the Keyboards of Organs, Harmoniums, and like Musical Instruments to be Actuated by the Knees of the Player.
Inventor: COX FRANCIS ALBERT AUGUSTUS CH
Filed: 1906-01-29
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 2182. Cox, F. A. A. C. E. Jan. 29. Organs, harmoniums, and like instruments.-Horizontal kneelevers, coupled to some of the keys of the instrument in the manner described in Specification No. 541, A.D. 1865, are arranged in two sets and are actuated upwardly. The levers corresponding to the white notes are longer and their ends are higher than those corresponding to the black notes, the ends of which are rounded so as to be raised by a forward thrust. Thirteen or more of these levers are mounted loosely on a rod D and are pressed down by steel springs. They are connected by wires I, levers S, and wires K to the white keys, and by levers T, chains U, and bent wires to the black keys. The levers S, T are pivoted in separate slots in a frame M, and are guided by slots in a frame V. The device may be fitted to existing instruments.
Patent GB-190604790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Cleaning Carpets, Floors and like Surfaces.
Inventor: HUTCHISON ROBERT BITTNER
Filed: 1906-02-27
Granted: 1907-02-27
Abstract: 4790. Hutchison, R. B. Feb. 27. Carpet-sweepers.-The sweeper is made with a rotary brush detachable and set side by side with the motor operating it ; the motor is carried on a frame with a folding handle ; the dust-collecting casing is made to slide adjustably on the surface to be cleaned ; the wheels are also adjustable so as to bring the brush in contact with the surface even when worn ; a beating-device is also arranged on the brush shaft. The frame 2 'carrying the motor is U.shaped and its ends are bolted through vertical slots to the wheel bar 6, whereby the wheels 7 are vertically adjustable. The brushcarrying frame consists of a pair of bars 9, 10, rigidly attached together and secured to the middle of the U-shaped frame 2, the inner bar 10 forming a supporting-bracket at one corner and the outer bar 9 being extended beyond the inner bar and having detachably bolted to it an angular frame 12. The pin 16 of the brush shaft is journaled in a bearing in the lower part of the frame 12, and the other pin 16<1> passes through the corresponding bearing at the other side and is secured by a set-screw in the hub 18 of a pinion 19 driven by the pinion of the motor 22. The pins 16, 16<1> are prevented from fouling by caps 23, 24, surrounding the ends, which may be provided with ferrules or collars 25. Plates 26 are secured on the outside ends of the brush frame forming, between the plates and the frame, slots 27 to receive the sheet-metal sides of the dust casing 28. These sides are provided with vertical slots with edges turned over so that the casing can move easily over the bearings, the bottom 29 of the casing resting on the surface even when this is uneven and the dust being caught in the pans formed in the casing by the upturned flanges 30. The outer lower portion of the bracket 12 is provided with a series of threaded holes each adapted to receive the pin 34 of a wheel 14, so that the brush may be set at various heights from the floor. The brush may be provided with a series of beaters flexibly attached to the shaft and having intervening spirals whereby they are held so as to project from the shaft. The handle, shown in Fig. 9, is held by bolts 44 between the ends of frame pieces 39, which are pivoted on a bolt 38 held in a bracket 36 attached to the frame 2. It may be folded, for packing, by removing one of the bolts 44.
Patent GB-190606208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Watches and Clocks.
Inventor: RODGERS JOSEPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-03-14
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 6208. Rodgers, J. W. March 14. Alarms.-The watch or clock is hung between terminals n, o, connected through a battery B to a bell p with the terminal n in contact with the case. The alarm circuit is completed through the terminal o by the projection of the spring-retracted contact-pin f through an aperture in the case. A pivoted lever e rides on a notched disk b, frictionally mounted on the hour-wheel c, and carries a tail-piece k which is pressed by the spring m against the contact f, so as to push the latter through the case when the nose of the lever enters the notch d. The disk b - may be arranged to rotate once in twenty-four hours, and the tail of the lever e itself may be adapted to contact with the terminal o. To set the disk b to the desired position, the hands, together with the disk, are first turned until the lever e clicks into the notch d; then, while the disk is held stationary by the lever, the hands are turned back to the hour at which the alarm is intended to operate.
Patent GB-190609337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus or Plant for Transshipping or otherwise Transferring Grain and the like
Inventor: BROWN JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1906-04-20
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 9337. Brown, J. T. April 20. Loading and unloading.-Comprises a combination of appliances mounted on a floating or portable structure for weighing, screening, and cleaning grain and the like and for delivering it in bulk or in sacks. From adjustable arms 4 on one side of an elevated structure 3 is suspended an elevator 5 which discharges into a hopper 10 feeding a band conveyer 11 on the derrick arms 4. This band delivers into a receiving-hopper 12 placed over an automatic weighing-machine, which is suspended on trunnions in a frame 14 to counterbalance the movement of the pontoon in the water. The material passes to a vertical elevator 18; either directly by a shoot 18a or through a screening-machine 15 having a powerdriven fan for separating the dust and delivering it into a receiver 17, and thence into sacks. The elevator 18 delivers to the desired point, either by a conveyer 19 arranged to swivel horizontally and vertically, or by a telescopic shoot 19a or, if it is desired to deliver the grain in sacks, the material is directed into a series of hoppers 20 arranged over a number of automatic weighing-machines, and is delivered into sacks supported on a platform 21a which are deposited whera required by a crane 33. The whole of the appliances are operated and controlled from a motor 22 by chain and sprocket or other equivalent gearing. When the material is delivered to the apparatus in sacks instead of in bulk, the sacks are deposited upon an adjustable platform 37 moving in a framework 36, and arranged in conjunction with a weighing- machine. The material is then delivered to the hopper 12 by a shoot 40. When the apparatus is not in use, the derrick arms are hoisted till nearly vertical, and the derrick elevator is supported on a shoe attached to a pedestal on the barge or the like. The grain may be fed to the elevator 5 by a trimmer-board drawn forward through the grain by a rope led round a capstan on the engine shaft.
Patent GB-190609559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: LORENZI EMILIO DE
Filed: 1906-11-22
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 9559. Lorenzi, E. de. Nov. 22. Spring wheels.- A shield for use on wheels with elastic tyres, of the kind formed by a loose casing of greater diameter than the wheel, is made in sections a, of metal bolted to a tread a<1> and turned over at the edges a<3>. Side plates b, c overlap the inner dished portion, ball bearings f, g being interposed.
Patent GB-190613038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Loading Photographic Cameras with Plates, Films, or the like, in Daylight.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1906-06-05
Granted: 1907-06-05
Abstract: 13,038. Justice, P. M., [W³nsche Akt.-Ges. f³r Photographische Industrie, E.]. June 5. Dark slides; envelopes.-A carrier for plates or films b for daylight loading comprises a backing- piece a, to which the plate is secured by folding over strips c at one end and both side edges, and which is also provided with flaps d having flexible lips f. Ribs g<1> on the slides g engage on withdrawal with the lips f, and cause the flaps to stand open as shown in Fig. 3, thus enabling the slides to enter when pushed back again and form a lighttight joint. The carrier as above is.held by pins in a frame consisting of two parts hinged together, and having a recess which engages with a shoulder e on the carrier. Each part of the frame has an aperture so that a focusing-screen can be employed. According to the Provisional Specification, the light-tight carrier may be inserted in front of the screen, suitable springs being fitted to keep it in register.
Patent GB-190613896-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Variable Speed Friction Gear for Automobiles and the like.
Inventor: WONHAM HERBERT SELWOOD
Filed: 1906-06-18
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 13,896. Wonham, H. S. June 18. Variable-speed gearing.-In variable-speed friction gear for automobiles and the like, shown in plan in Fig. 1, the driven shaft 8 is placed in line with the motor shaft 2, and is driven in the same or opposite direction by means of bevel-gearing combined with the friction gearing. The disk 1 on the motor shaft drives the friction-wheels 3, 4, which are kept in engagement with a constant pressure, by means of a disk 7 and cross-bars 9, 10 connected by springs 11, 12. The friction-wheels are adjusted simultaneously in opposite directions by means of a screwed spindle 17 actuated from a hand-lever by toothed gearing. The bevel-gearing comprises two bevel-wheels 25, 26 fixed to a sleeve 27 slidably keyed on the driven shaft 8, so that either bevel-wheel may be made to gear with bevelpinions 28, 29 carried on the inner ends of the shafts 5, 6 on which the friction-wheels 3, 4 are keyed.
Patent GB-190618872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Polishing or Buffing Wheels and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: OSBORNE THOMAS
Filed: 1906-08-23
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 18,872. Osborne, T. Aug. 23. Rotary brushes.-A rotary brush for polishing purposes is built up of rings of bristles C secured between disks F of textile material cemented and sewn to them. The disks F are not of greater diameter than the shroud A of the hub. The hub is screw-threaded at G to accommodate a shroud A', and has a hole tapered at H, H<1> to facilitate fixing.
Patent GB-190621072-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Liquid Soap or Detergent.
Inventor: PITCHFORD WALTER MARISTOW WATK
Filed: 1906-09-22
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 21,072. Pitchford, W. M. W., and Knott, E. M. Sept. 22. Soaps; cleansing-compositions.-A soluble viscid syrup is incorporated with detergents of the type comprising soft soap, spirit, and a highly rectified mineral oil. A disinfectant and a perfume may also be added. A typical mixture contains golden syrup, soft soap, methylated spirit, petrol, soluble cresol, and oil of lavender. The composition is especially suitable for use by motorists, machinists, surgeons, &c.
Patent GB-190622355-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Fastening Door and Window Handles to their Spindles.
Inventor: VORST HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-10-10
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 22,355. Vorst, H. Oct. 10. .. Knobs and handles, attaching.-A square spindle 2, Fig. 1, is made in one piece with one door handle and has a toothed slot 3 across the diagonal at the other end which enters a corresponding recess 9 in the other door handle. A toothed key fastens this handle by entering a slot 4 in its nave 5 and the slot 3 in the spindle, thus pressing the two parts of the spindle apart to fit the recess 9 tightly. The fine teeth on the slot 3 and key allow the handle to be adjusted for different thicknesses of donrs, and both the slot and key may be tapered, or the key may be replaced by a tapering screw. In a modification, Fig. 4, the spindle is divided into two parts of triangular section, each part being rigidly fixed to a handle by means of the hooks 13, the other ends having fine teeth. They are fastened together by two toothed keys as described above.
Patent GB-190624003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus for use with Stills, Coppers, and the like Fire-heated Apparatus.
Inventor: DENT ROBERT AUNGLE
Filed: 1906-10-29
Granted: 1907-10-29
Abstract: 24,003. Dent, R. A. Oct. 29. Distilling tar.-Tar stills are provided with circulating-apparatus comprising a false bottom F, a pipe or pipes G, and a number of pipes 0 directing steam jets under the exterior of the false bottom F. The tubes G communicate at their upper ends with one or more chambers H such as that formed between the flange I and the disk J, whereby the upflowing liquid and gases are directed towards the walls of the vessel, this action being aided by means of conical projections L. The chambers H may also be formed with slotted walls, or be wholly or partly replaced by perforations in the upper parts of the tubes G.
Patent GB-190626427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Stencil Printing Apparatus.
Inventor: GESTETNER DAVID
Filed: 1906-11-21
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 26,427. Gestetner, D. Nov. 21. Addressing-machines; copying documents &c.- Means for connecting together stencil and ink carrying frames of the character described in Specification No. 4966, A.D. 1905, comprise eyes or sockets. d on one frame a, which engage wire hinge pins e on the next frame. The sockets d are preferably of coiled wire and are held by wires d'. The parts are made with sufficient play to enable the frames to be readily connected together. In a modification, each side of a frame a carries one pin e and one socket d. The stencil is held over an ink pad c consisting of finely and closely perforated bibulous paper placed upon an inkproof backing b. The perforated paper prevents the ink from spreading during the pressure of printing, or when the.frames are stored away.
Patent GB-190627595-A (GB)
Title: Bottle Washing Machines
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1906-12-04
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 27,595. Fairweather, W., [Kyle, T. D.]. Dec. 4. Cleaning bottles. - The apparatus consists of three main parts, shown in Fig. 1, namely, a washing-apparatus A, a feeding-conveyer B, and a drainer C. Fig. 3 represents a plan view of the whole machine. Fig. 7 is a sectional end elevation of the washing-apparatus showing means for tilting the bottle guides and for releasing the bottles. Fig. 13 shows the cleaning and bottle holding apparatus on a larger scale. The bottles are dlaced by hand in the square cups 94, 95 of the conveyer B, which is driven by the main washer A through a pawl-and-ratchet wheel 102. When feeding, the bottles are prevented from being discharged prematurely by the shield 106, and slide upon relatively fixed plates 61 to movable holders 63, Fig. 13. The holders are immediately jerked by cam-operated lever arms 66, Fig. 7, at their ends, so that the bottles are thrown against rows of brushes 73, 74 and also into alinement with shot boxes 34 and rotating cups 17. The ends of these rows of cups have rollers which run in stationary circular cam-grooves 12, shown in Fig 7, but during the loading operation the cam-actuated switches 82 fall into the position shown. The rows of cups are thus lifted away from the ends of the bottles, the rollers at the ends running in the short outer cam-track 81 and being returned to the track 12 by means of the switch 83 so that the cups grasp and rotate the inserted bottles. The bottles are cleaned inside by jets of water 33 introduced through the tubular axle 2 and by shot contained in valve-controlled boxes 34, this cleaning taking place during a number of revolutions of the machine at a higher speed. Then the lower speed is again inserted automatically and the bottles are discharged row by row, their outer ends being liberated by the same means as were employed when the cups 17 were drawn apart for their insertion, into the drainer C. The drainer consists of a stationary metal drum 114, Fig. 1, round which the bottles are sent by means of moving partitions 118 mounted on cross-bars 113. The bottles are prevented from falling out at the bottom of the machine by a semicylindrical shield 119 which is pierced with holes for draining purposes. When the rows of drained and dried bottles arrive at the top, they are slid to a carrier 128 which runs through the upper part of the drum 114, and are thus carried where required.
Patent GB-190628147-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Tertiary Butyl-xylene or Tertiary Butyl-toluene.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1906-12-10
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 28,147. Bloxam, A. G., [Akt.-Ges. f³r Anilin Fabrikation]. Dec. 10. Butyltoluene; butylxylene.-Tertiary butyltoluene or butyl-m-xylene is obtained by the reaction of isobutylene with toluene or m-xylene in presence of aluminium chloride or similar condensing-agents, such as magnesium, zinc, or ferric chlorides, or the corresponding bromides ; gaseous hydrochloric or hydrobromic acid, or isobutyl chloride or bromide, may be added to start the reaction. Specification No. 15,687, A.D. 1890, is referred to.
Patent GB-190702094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ammunition Waggons.
Filed: 1907-01-28
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 2094. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. May 29, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Field carriages.-In tip-up ammunition wagons for transporting divided ammunition, the projectiles F are arranged in the front and rear of the wagon, the cartridges G being stored in central compartments, both in the wagon and in the leaves of the door E. To enable the projectiles to stand on their bases on rubber cushions K, so that the fuses f<2> will be turned away from the firing front when the wagou is tipped up, the bearings i<1> in the partitions J are eccentric to the bearings h<1> in the partition H, and are of sufficient diameter for the passage of the driving-bands f<1> of the projectiles. When the door E is closed the projectiles are secured by the bearings h<1>; by the rear walls of the bearings i<1> ; and by bearings l<1> in the door. The cartridges in the leaves of the door are secured in bearings q<1> in partitions Q by plates S hinged at s<2> and fastened by bolts U ; the plates S also serve to secure the cartridges in bearings o<1> in partitions 0 inthe body of the wagon when the door is closed.
Patent GB-190708100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Soap Holders.
Inventor: NICHOLAS SAMUEL JOHN
Filed: 1907-04-08
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 8100. Nicholas, S. J. April 8. Soap holders. - To secure soap to a chain G, the tablet A is formed with a longitudinal hole in which is inserted a metal sheath B, which engages a spring catch D fixed to the chain.
Patent GB-190708702-A (GB)
Title: Combined Knife Boards and HOlders
Inventor: BROWNLOW FREDERICK ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-04-15
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 8702. Brownlow, F. A. April 15. Knives, cleaning.-Knives to be cleaned by means of a pad or brush are held to the board 0 by inserting them in loops formed by two strips D of leather, pinned to the board at suitable intervals.
Patent GB-190709006-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Catamenial Appliance or Belt.
Inventor: LARKIN ELIZABETH
Filed: 1907-04-18
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 9006. Larkin, E., and Schwarar, I. April 18. Suspenders for articles of dress; belts.-A belt for supporting catamenial appliances consists of an endless band formed of two sections a of elastic, and two b of chamois leather or other inelastic material, to which are attached depending elastic strips c united by chamois-leather strips d, to which the sanitary towel may be pinned.
Patent GB-190710342-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Detecting and Recording Fire Damp and other Gases.
Inventor: SANTA EMMANUEL-AMEDEE DELLA
Filed: 1907-05-03
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 10,342. Delia Santa, E.-A., and Spelmans, E. May 7, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Thermometers.-In fire-damp indicators in which alteration of the surrounding atmosphere influences the height of a flame, a thermopile is used as an indicating-element. A lamp 1 placed in any suitable position in a mine is provided with a ribbed casing 3 over which is arranged a chimney 5 carrying on opposite sides the elements of a thermo-electric battery 6. The height of the flame is increased by the presence of fire-damp and is diminished by that of carbon dioxide, and the increase or decrease of the temperature of the ends of the thermoelements modifies the deflexious of the galvanometer 9. In order to record the readings of the galvanometer, the needle 10 is weighted to increase the time of oscillation and acts as a switch for a number of circuits traversed by a stronger alternating current and having electro-magnets 14, 14<1>, Fig. 4, each provided with a stylus 15. According to the position of the galvanometer needle, one or the other of the circuits is closed and the corresponding stylus pressed against the record strip 16. The circuits may be arranged in series as shown at b in Fig. 4 instead of in parallel as at a. The currents generated by a number of thermopiles placed in different parts of the mine may be led through a single galvanometer, whereby the average amount of fire-damp may be determined. By properly spacing the styluses relatively to the record-sheet, the ordinates of the curves produced may be made directly proportional to the amount of fire-damp present.