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Patent GB-190524747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Controllers for Automobiles and the like
Inventor: DININ ALFRED
Filed: 1905-11-29
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 24,747. Dinin, A., and Espagnent, M. Dec. 9, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the control of electric automobiles and the like, and comprises interlocking means between the reversing-switch and the speed controller, so that the current can be reversed only when the speed controller is in the off' position. The reversing controller drum 15 is mounted loosely on its spindle, and is held in one of three positions-forward, reverse, or stop-by means of a spring-controlled lever 16 carrying a roller engaging recesses in the drum. A projection 25 on the lever engages a circular slot in the speed-controlling drum 7, and thus ensures that the lever shall not be raised except when this controller is 'off,' in which position the circular slot has an outlet. The reversing-drum is rotated by a flexible transmitter passing round a pulley furnished with an opening for receiving a key.
Patent GB-190600574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a Safety Case for Watches.
Inventor: SIKIRIZZA PETER
Filed: 1906-01-09
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 574. Sikirizza, P., and Trede, C. Jan. 9. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel. - Attached to the open case 1, Fig. 2, for holding a watch to prevent theft and to serve as a protection to the watchcase, are two hooks 2 to attach the case to the pocket. The top of the case is fitted with a lid 4, in which is a cavity 5 for the neck of the watch, the lid being bent over in a tapering plate 6 running under the link 8 attached to a flange on the case. The end of the plate 6 carries a flat spring 9 pressing against the flange 8. The case is opened by pressing the end of the plate 6, compressing the spring 9, thus turning the plate over the link 8 allowing the watch to be taken out. By releasing the end of the plate, the lid closes of itself. Instead of the hooks 2, a safety-pin may be used; or on the back of the case, as shown in Fig. 4, pressbutton holders 10 may be arranged, the press buttons themselves being attached to the inside of the pocket.
Patent GB-190602488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conveyor Belts.
Inventor: REDDAWAY FRANK
Filed: 1906-02-01
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 2488. Reddaway, F. Feb. 1. Conveyers.-Relates to rubber belts for conveyers fortified by the insertion of layers of canvas. The belt a is provided with edges b of hardened rubber which are incorporated in the belt and vulcanized at the same time. One or more layers of canvas c, tapered as shown, are inserted for strengthening purposes within the thickness of the edges of the belt. Canvas duck of very open weave is employed, so that, when the canvas is passed through rollers in the ordinary course of manufacture, the rubber is forced through the interstices of the canvas so as to lock the two together. This latter portion of the invention is applicable to conveyer belting generally.
Patent GB-190603917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stiffeners for Bands, Collars, Ruches and the like.
Inventor: KLAAR GEORG
Filed: 1906-02-16
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 3917. Klaar, G. Feb. 16. Stays or stiffeners.-A stiffener for bands, lace collars, ruches, and the like consists of a strip b, Figs. 1 and 3, of elastic material, such as celluloid, arranged on the inside of the band and held in place by bent pins d. The latter are struck from the outside of the band through perforations in lugs c struck up from the strip.
Patent GB-190605879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Trumpets, or Horns, of Sound Reproducing Instruments
Inventor: REVELL ROLAND
Filed: 1906-03-10
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 5879. Revell, R., and Barnard, T. K. March 10. Trumpets for sound - reproducing instruments have conical deflectors 2 of metal, wood, or celluloid secured by stays 3 over or within their bellshaped ends, which are preferably arranged to point upwards so that by means of the deflectors the sound is distributed throughout the room. The deflectors may be solid and in the form of a plate with or without a conical projection inwards, or may be hollow as shown and have perforations 4, in which case the deflector also acts as a sound-box.
Patent GB-190605955-A (GB)
Title: Method of Manufacturing Artificial Stone Plates from Fibrous Materials and Hydraulic Binding Substances
Inventor: KLEE HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-03-12
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 5955. Klee, H. Nov. 13, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Moulding, special processes for.-In the manufacture of plates from fibrous material and an hydraulic binder, e.g. from asbestos and cement, the binder is supplied to the fibre after pulping and while it is still on the perforated drum or longitudinal sieve of the cardboard or like machine, i.e. before the application of the couching-boards. This process ensures a thorough mixing.
Patent GB-190607391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shuttles for Looms.
Inventor: ALSINA FERNANDO
Filed: 1906-03-27
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 7391. Alsina, F. March 27. Loom shuttles; stopmotions ; shuttle-changing mechanism.-A lever e, f is pivoted at d in a groove b in the shuttle peg. The end e of the lever is made in the form of a spring, so that, if the weft is absent from the tube g, this end projects through a hole in the tube and the other end f is forced into contact with a screw i, and when the shuttle enters the box an electric circuit for stopping the loom is completed by means of springs which press against the screws i, h. In a modification, the part f is made to: project from the side of the shuttle, on, exhaustion of the weft, and to operate a mechanical device for stopping the loom. In order to economize thread, the weft is wound on the tube g in such a manner that the hole in the tube is covered by the first layer. and then the winding is proceeded with in the usual way. The tube may be dispensed with The device may be applied in automatic shuttlechanging mechanism.
Patent GB-190609201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cleaners for the Tubes of Water-tube Boilers.
Inventor: KRAUSE ALBERT FLORIAN
Filed: 1906-04-18
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 9201. Krause, A. F., and Ladd, C. C. April 18. Cleaning pipes and tubes. - Relates to a rotary cleaner for removing scale from the tubes of watertube boilers. The casing A of the cleaner carries in a chamber D a rotary drum E, which is journaled in roller bearings g and fitted with retractible wings or pistons F. These wings are formed with cylindrical ends f fitting in sockets in the drum, and the back walls f<2> of the sockets are arranged to form supports against which the wings abut when acted on by fluid pressure. Water or other fluid is introduced to the casing by means of a passage k, and passes to the chamber D through inlet ports k<1>, which are separated from the exhaust ports by an abutment M. The drum bears against this abutment, which successively closes the wings into pockets j during rotation. A cutter head is secured to the projecting front journal of the drum and carries three or more inclined shafts P, held against rotation by means of longitudinal teeth q<1>. Rotary cutters R, R<1> with peripheral teeth are loosely mounted on each shaft, which is formed with its intermediate part eccentric to its ends p, p<1>, so that the cutters may be adjusted. Fixed radial cutters S may be provided at the front of the head. The casing is supported clear of the tubes by means of yielding centring-pins U.
Patent GB-190620020-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clamp for Securing Planks of Scaffolding Together applicable also for use in connection with Planks for other Purposes.
Inventor: MITCHELL FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-09-08
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 20,020. Mitchell, F., and Gunn, F. Sept. 8. Cramps.-A cramp for securing together scaffold planks consists of a brace a encircling the planks l, n, and provided with a loop or plate provided with serrations k or roughened on its upper surface to engage with the plank l. The opening in the brace a is tapered towards the plate j, and the edge d may be provided with projections &c. to engage with the plank n. In a modification, the middle portion of the upper member c is cut away.
Patent GB-190620056-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Electrically Measuring the Height or the Pressure of Fluids at a Distance.
Inventor: PERRET DAVID
Filed: 1906-09-08
Granted: 1907-10-08
Abstract: 20,056. Perret, D. Sept. 9, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Water-level indicators.-An apparatus for electrically measuring the level of a liquid at a distance consists of a manometrical column of conducting-liquid such as mercury, the variation of the height of which causes a corresponding variation in the readings of an ammeter, in series with aresistance acted on by the liquid conductor, so that the resistance is increased as the level rises, and variations of level of the liquid when low produce greater variations in the indicating-instrument than equal variations at higher levels. In the form shown, the reservoir communicates by a pipe b with a U-tube d<4> containing mercury. A bare copper wire e<1> and a highresistance wire e<2> are supported on an insulating- rod e in the arm of the tube d<4>, which is in connexion with the reservoir, and are connected in series with a battery and ammeter. The other arm of the U-tube may be connected with a widened part d or may be closed. Instead of the rod e and resistance wire e<2>, the mercury column may be arranged to connect in parallel successive resistances, connected to contacts inserted through the U-tube. In modifications, the resistance wire e<2> may be wound spirally on the rod e, the pitch of the spiral increasing as it ascends, or the leg of the tube containing the rod may be arranged obliquely. The Specification as published under the Act of 1901 describes modifications in which a single tube dipping into a reservoir of mercury is used, and in which the resistance is decreased as the level rises and in which the manometric column is immersed in the reservoir, and also states that the scale of the ammeter may be graduated in levels. This subjectmatter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190700004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Tyres for Vehicle-wheels
Inventor: OLIVIER ETIENNE LOUIS AUGUSTE
Filed: 1907-01-01
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 4. Olivier, E. L. A. Jan. 15, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Grant of Patent refused. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-In resilient tyres of the type wherein two normally concentric rigid circular members are connected to each other by a web &c. of rubber or other elastic material in a state of tension, the rigid members b, c are formed with interengaging central flanges to ensure lateral stability. Various methods of arranging the flanges may be employed. The member b, in all cases rigidly fixed on the felloe of the wheel, may have one flange entering two on the floating member c, or one on the floating member enters two on the fixed member, Figs. 1 and 3 ; or the member c in the form of a split tube has flanges c<3> one of which has circumferential openings, thus allowing this member to be placed in position by a lateral movement, the flange on the member b having similar openings, Figs. 5 and 6. The elastic web d is held in place by detachable flanges e, the bottom of the web being turned under flanges b<1>. For heavy vehicles, the web may be used as a cushion for the floating member, the returned flanges c<5> on this member bearing direct on the web or on a ring f on the web when the wheel is loaded, Fig. 9. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 comprises also an arrangement wherein two rigid circular members are used without interengaging flanges. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190706569-A (GB)
Title: Dredging Vessel.
Inventor: LAKE SIMON
Filed: 1907-03-19
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 6569. Lake, S. March 19. Diving; dredging.-The semi-submergible portion B, Fig. 1, of a dredging-vessel A, such as that described in Specifications Nos. 17,999 and 22,832, A.D. 1903, is provided at its lower end with a working chamber C fitted with a rotary cutter E, suction pump D<1>, hauling-drums L, and means for operating them. Fig. 3 shows a longitudinal section of the lower end of the semi-submergible vessel, Fig. 4 a section on the line 4-4 of Fig. 3, Fig. 5 a section on the line 5-5 of Fig. 3, and Fig. 7 an inverted plan of the cutting-disk E. The portion B is divided longitudinally by partitions b, Fig. 4, thus forming ballast chambers B<2>, and transversely at its lower end by a bulkhead S and door S', Fig. 3. The cutting-disk is mounted on the suction pipe D, bears against antifriction rollers H, and is driven by a rack E' and pinion F from gearing f, f<1>, f<2>, f<3> and a motor F<3>. This motor also drives a pump G which discharges water upon the rack and gear teeth so as to keep them clean. The cutting-ribs E<5> are tapered from their inner to their outer ends, and are provided with projecting teeth e. Wedge-shaped furrow teeth E<6>, Figs. 7, 8, and 10, are attached to the disk by dovetailed ribs and bolts e<1>. Any obstructions that become wedged between the arms e<3> on the collar E<3> are removed, by means of a rod K, the operator looking through an opening d'. The suction pump D<1> is driven from a motor D<3>. In order to move the lower end of the vessel in an horizontal direction, two hauling-drums L are employed, the ropes L' being connected to anchors. These drums are driven from a motor R. Fig. 3, through sprocketwheels Q<2>, worms Q, and worm-wheels N, Fig. 11, which are loose upon shafts l and are provided with clutches N', O<1> for operating one or other of the drums L. A pawl O<2> is employed for each of the ratchet-wheels 0, Fig. 11, so that one cable may run out while the other is being hauled in. Excavated matter is directed towards the suction pipe by jets of water forced by pumps I, Fig. 5, through nozzles I<3>. Fig. 13 shows a modification in which two cutting-disks, driven from independent motors, work upon opposite sides of a central manhole or diving-hatch U. The suction openings are connected to the suction pipe by the union V<1>. The suction pump may be arranged upon the deck of the vessel, or one in the chamber and another on deck may be used together.
Patent GB-190713108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras
Inventor: NICHOLLS GEORGE RUSSELL
Filed: 1907-06-06
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 13,108. Nicholls, G. R., and Turner, J. W. June 6. Cameras, reflex. Relates to the apparatus shown in Fig. 6 of Specification No. 18,815, AD. 1904, and comprises improvements in connexion with the mirror-controlling and shutter-release mechanism, a focusing-extension, and a viewing-hood. The pivot pins of the mirror run in slots at the top of the camera, the mirror being raised by levers actuated from a spindle. The levers are actuated by a freely-mounted wheel c, Fig. 1, slotted at c' and c<2>. A pivoted blade e with a thumb-lever g carries a pin d, which moves in the slot c' and after a short free motion carries the disk with it, raising the mirror. At the right time, the projection j<2> falls into the slot c<2>, thus operating the shutter catch k. In returning to position, the cam-surface e<1> on the blade e catches the pin j<1> and moves the projection j<2> from the slot c<2>. In the case of time exposures, this motion just coincides with the free motion of the pin d in the slots c', the complete return movement of the thumb-lever g, and in consequence the mirror also, being prevented by the catch n. A second actuation will thus again be effected by depressing the thumb-lever without lowering the mirror. Instead of a release action for the shutter, a positive actuation may be provided for by shaping the cam-surface e' to effect this, and dispensing with the second slot c<2>. The focusing-hood is supported by two pairs of stays y, w, Fig. 6. The stays y are of ordinary construction, but the front stays are formed with angle ends w<1>, which rest against the board x. In one construction the stays are slotted, as at w<2>, and in a modified construction the stays carry cross-pins engaging a slotted bracket z on the base x, as shown in Fig. 7. For the focusing-extension, two slide rails p with a rack-and-pinion movement are provided ; within these move slides s with springs t<1> at their ends limiting the movement, and intermediate pins t<2> which engage holes on the cross-bars q.
Patent GB-190713835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Printing Out Papers and Photographic Sensitive Surfaces for use in the Production of Positive Pictures.
Inventor: KELLY WILLIAM FRASER CLAUGHTON
Filed: 1907-06-14
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 13,835. Kelly, W. F. C. June 14. Printing-paper ; developing. -The back of the paper is coated with a layer of concentrated developing composition containing borax or a soluble borate, or boracic acid. The coating is protected by an additional coating of gum arabic or saccharin substance, and an additional non-actinic and protective coating may be interposed between the paper and the developer. The paper may be adapted for dry mounting. Specification No. 8911, A.D. 1905, is referred to.
Patent GB-190715857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: GIRDLESTONE JOHN OWEN
Filed: 1907-07-10
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 15,857. Girdlestone, J. O., and Thorkelin, C. F. G. July 10. Reflectors.-In a multiple-electrode arc lamp, a refractory reflector R is provided with a partition S<2>, S<3> between adjacent pairs of electrodes. The partition may be single or double, as shown ; in the latter case it may be ventilated by openings through the reflector.
Patent GB-190716540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Attaching Buttons, Buckless, and like Ornaments to Boots, Shoes, and Gaiters.
Inventor: STRINGER THOMAS HIGGINSON
Filed: 1907-10-29
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 16,540. Stringer, T. H., and Stringer, W. H. Oct. 29. Leggings and gaiters.-In a stapling-machine for attaching buttons, buckles, and like ornaments to boots, shoes, gaiters, &c., the wire-cutter, staple former, and driver are formed upon a single plunger a, connected to a rod b, which is depressed by a lever n and a treadle, and is raised by a spring b<2>. When the plunger descends, a cutter a' severs a length of wire i<1>, a groove in the plunger a forms a staple over a swage d<2>, and a tongue a<3> on the plunger drives the staple previously formed, which is supported over a spring-pressed pivoted arm h. When the plunger a rises, a pivoted fork f, actuated by a spring and a plunger f<1>, pushes the staples from the swage d<2> into position on the arm h beneath the driving-tongue a<3>. The parts d<2>, f, h are mounted in a die-box d, which moves vertically in a guide in the standard c<1>. The box d is actuated by a stud a' on the plunger working in a groove d<1>, and its downward motion is limited by a fixed stop e, with which an arm d<4> comes into contact. To prevent the channel d<6> from becoming choked by an imperfectly formed staple, the channel is formed by grooves in two pivoted plates d<7>, which yield against flat springs d<9>. The wire i<1> is fed to the die-box d by rollers which are geared together by toothed wheels j<2>, l<3>, yielding contact being maintained by a spring l<5>. The rollers are actuated by ratchet mechanism operated by a forked arm m<3>, which engages a pin on a disk k' and is engaged by a cam m on a rod which is depressed by the lever n. The work is supported on a plate c' formed with two notches c<5>, which clinch the ends of the staple.
Patent GB-190717300-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Electric Connection Plug and Socket and Switch.
Inventor: BUCKTON WILLIAM WOODYER
Filed: 1908-01-24
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 17,300. Buckton, W. W. Jan. 24, 1908. Couplings; switches.-In a combined plug coupling and switch in which the plug when inserted in the socket may be rotated in order to operate the switch, the plug and socket are so constructed that the plug can only be inserted and withdrawn when the switch is in the 'off' position. The plug is provided with projections h, i, arranged vertically, with gaps h<1>, i<1> cut in them which engage with slots c<1>, d' in the cover a. In order that the plug may be correctly inserted in the socket, the projections h, i may be made of different sizes and the slots c, d be formed to correspond; or, the plug may carry one pin and one socket, and the socket be similarly provided.
Patent GB-190717763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Despatch Tube Apparatus.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1907-08-03
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 17,763. Justice, P. M., [Lamson Consolidated Store Service Co.]. Aug. 3. Pneumatic dispatch apparatus.- In order that the exit valve G may be opened easily by the impact of the carrier, it is made of flexible material and is backed by a spring M, which tends to bend it outwards from the rim C' against which it is normally held by atmospheric pressure. When the carrier strikes it, the valve separates from the sides of the rim, and the vacuum is broken.
Patent GB-190722020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means to be Employed in Advertising.
Inventor: KEVAN ALFRED
Filed: 1907-10-05
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 22,020. Kevan, A., Watts, F. J., and Ashmole, W. Oct. 5. Advertising.-Relates to advertising-apparatus, in which two sets of advertisements are carried by fixed and movable sets of sections in slightly different planes, so arranged that the sections of the movable set, which move in a right line or rotate, pass between and in front of those of the fixed set, there being a pause at the end of each reciprocation, so that the advertisements are alternately exhibited. According to the present invention, a link p, Figs. 2 and 6, is pin-jointed to the movable sections d at one end, and is provided at the other end with a lost-motion slot o. in which a crank m on the motor works, so enabling a pause to be made at the end of each reciprocation. As shown in Fig. 2, the movable sections, carried by a frame f and arranged as part of a multiplethreaded screw, rotate on the spindle g. A stop q attached to the frame f steadies the sections by coming in contact with the casing. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the movable sections are carried by a bar f mounted on a bar s slidably supported in brackets u. In this case the bar s acts as the steadying-stop. The motor is controlled by a stop r engaging the flyer.
Patent GB-190723015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Catching Flies and other Insects.
Inventor: HAMPSHIRE FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-10-18
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 23,015. Hampshire, F. W. Oct. 18. Bobbin, spool, &c. holders and cases.- In a fly-catcher with a flexible adhesive band, such as that described in Specification No. 28,317, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Agricultural appliances for the treatment of land &c.], a triangular cardboard trough 1 is provided, one end 3 of the band 2 being fixed to an angle of the trough, and the other end 4 fixed to a piece of cardboard 5 forming a loose cover for the trough and having a projecting loop 6. An outer detachable cover 7 fits the open end of the trough, and the whole is wrapped in a thin piece of paper 9, leaving the loop 6 projecting.
Patent GB-190723661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cooking Infusing and like Vessels.
Inventor: MCKECHNIE EDWARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-10-26
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 23,661. McKechnie, E. A. Oct. 26. Coffee-pots &c.-Materials to be cooked are placed in a cage 8 detachably secured to the lid of a cooking or like vessel and suspended either in the vessel &c. or in an extension-piece 9<a> for steaming. The lid may have a supporting-device consisting of a central hook &c. 6 and oppositely disposed hooks 4, 5. The latter may be engaged by loops on a cross-bar 7 passing around the cage, which may be perforated at the bottom only. Similar means are described for supporting the infuser of a coffee-pot &c. in or above the liquid.