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Patent GB-190612426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Magazine Rifles or Fire Arms.
Inventor: BLANCH HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1906-05-28
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 12,426. Blanch, H. J. May 28. Breech actions, sliding breech-block.-Relates to charger guides for rifles of the Lee-Enfield type and consists of an attachment to the breech-bolt having a forked part e, shown in plan in Fig. 2, to receive the charger and an extension or tang g which may be secured to the breech-bolt by screws, or preferably the tang is shaped like the ordinary bolt cover, which it replaces, and is secured in the same manner.
Patent GB-190612459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tools for use in Bending up Eyes on the Ends of Stay-bars and the like.
Inventor: GREEN HERBERT HENRY
Filed: 1906-05-29
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 12,459. Green, H. H. May 29. Bending.-An eye is made on the end of a bar by first bending in the dies shown in Fig. 3. The upper die is formed with a recess g to. prevent the work from binding to the die. The work is guided along the lower die by pins f until its end is stopped by a gauge (not shown). The bent bar is then acted upon by dies A<1>, B<1>, Fig. 6, being placed as shown along the sloping side n of the lower die, and a mandrel being inserted for the eye. The upper die descends to the position shown in Fig. 6. The work is then lifted to the position shown in Fig. 9, and the upper die again descends and completes the eye. :
Patent GB-190618743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Starting Explosion Engines.
Inventor: GERHARDT VICTOR
Filed: 1906-08-21
Granted: 1907-08-21
Abstract: 18,743. Gerhardt, V., and Burtart, E. Aug. 21. Turning-gear for explosion engines. To start, the engine is turned by hand or pedal gear, in the case of a motor-car, to bring the piston to the outer end of its working stroke, in which position the lever d is engaged with a recess c in the flywheel, then in the position c<1>. The lever is locked in this position until the cylinder has been charged. It is then released, and the spring g throws it and the fly-wheel round in the backward direction to compress the charge.
Patent GB-190619230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wheels and Detachable Rims therefor, of Motor or other Vehicles.
Inventor: SZECHENYL COUNT GYULA
Filed: 1906-08-28
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 19,230. Szechenyi, Count G. Aug. 28. Fastening, detachable rims to vehicle wheels. Yokes 14, 15, pivoted on a crank 12 which is journaled on the tixed portion of the Wheel, are adapted to engage a stud or projection 16 on the detachable rim. The lengths of the yokes and of the crank 12, are so proportioned that the yoke 14 being first passed over the stud must be forced beyond its dead-centre, when the yoke 15 may be turned over to lock the device.
Patent GB-190619411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Electrodeposition of Alloys.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
Filed: 1906-08-30
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 19,411. Coles, S. O. Cowper-. Aug. 30. Alloys, depositing.-In the electro-deposition of brass and similar alloys, separate anodes of the component metals are employed in addition to an anode of the alloy; thus brass, zinc, and copper anodes are used. The amount of metal dissolved from the zinc and copper anodes is regulated by the insertion of resistances in the conductors leading to these anodes. An electrolyte composed of a solution of the double cyanides of potassium with copper and zinc is preferably employed ; this may be prepared by saturating a potassium cyanide solution from a brass anode, the cathode being protected by a porous pot.
Patent GB-190619414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes.
Inventor: CONDER CHARLES EDWIN
Filed: 1906-08-30
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 19,414. Conder, C. E. Aug. 30. Cases combined with brushes &c.-Brushes and pads with recessed backs to hold various articles are provided with similarly-recessed hinged covers. The back 1 of a pad consisting of sheepskin 2 and felt 3 has recesses, as shown, to receive a dauber 8 and a box 5 of blacking. The dauber is provided with a cup 7 removable for cleaning. The back is closed by a hinged cover 10 similarly recessed and provided with holes 16 to receive spring catches 15. In another example, a hairbrush is similarly provided with recesses in back and cover for a comb and curling-tongs.
Patent GB-190622121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines.
Inventor: LYNCH JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-10-06
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 22,121. Lynch, J. J. Oct. 6. Impact-wheels.-The admission nozzles of impactwheels are arranged in hinged parts capable of fine adjustment, whereby close contact may be maintained. A double - walled casing contains two annular steam passages 11, Fig. 1. Ports 10 lead to the ported hollow bosses 6 which forms the binges of the adjustable parts 5 containing the admission nozzles 8. The rotor consists of a drum 3 carrying straight, staggered, or zigzag blades 4. The nozzle-carrying parts are arranged in sets of two, as shown, one part containing a forwarddriving nozzle and the other a reversing nozzle. The exhaust ports 17 are preferably arranged at the side of the casing. The means for adjusting the parts 5 may comprise a fine - threaded screw 15, Figs. 8 and 9, operated by a hand-wheel 16 and engaging a worm-wheel 14 secured to a spindle 13. Eccentrics 12 are secured to this spindle, and the eccentric straps are pivotally connected to the part 5. In a modification, the part 5 is provided with transverse grooves which, it is stated, allow the expansive force of the motive fluid to be utilized.
Patent GB-190622239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Making Metal Matrices
Inventor: ALBERT EUGEN
Filed: 1906-10-09
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 22,239. Albert, E. Oct. 9, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Electrotype.-Relates to means for making soft metal matrices for the reproduction by electrodeposition of printing-blocks or formes, wood blocks, autotypes, and other articles. The matrix material Q and the platen P of the press are provided with ridges or other formations, the two sets of ridges being at an angle with each other. The ridges may be formed on two separate plates, one of hard and the other of soft material, the plates being employed simultaneously or in succession. The " formations " may be used in connexion with other kinds of pressing-appliances, for example cylinder presses. Specification No. 8117, A.D. 1904, is referred to.
Patent GB-190623095-A (GB)
Inventor: GAMBLE JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1906-10-18
Granted: 1907-10-18
Abstract: 23,095. Gamble, J. A. Oct. 18. Printing on mercantile forms, letter-sheets, etc.; rotary machines.-Relates to apparatus for printing headings on paper used for noting messages and orders at the telephone or counter or for invoices or receipt forms, of the type in which the paper from a roller after passing over the desk or writing-sur. face is wound on a receiving-drum. Near the paper roll A is a type wheel or cylinder B mounted on an axis C so as to rotate in contact with the paper on the roll A or with the paper that has been drawn off, in which case a wood roller is provided to receive the pressure of the type in printing. A spring may be provided to keep the type-wheel in contact with the paper. The type-wheel B is mounted on arms D pivoted at E, and a spring F forces the arm D upwards, so that the type-wheel B is in contact with the roll A. By turning the receiving-roll or pulling the free end of the paper G, the paper is wound off the roll A and the type-wheel is rotated. An inking-roll His mounted by a finger J on the arms D and is fitted with a spring I.- The type-wheel is provided at each end with ribs to prevent the type from indenting the paper.
Patent GB-190623880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor Coats and the like.
Inventor: SMEE EDWIN GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1906-10-26
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 23,880. Smee, E. G. J., and Tennen, A. Oct. 26. Coats.-Motor coats and the like are formed with an inner lining or coat 2 of beaver or similar blanket material, which is attached only at the shoulders and arm-holes, and may be wrapped around the wearer and secured by elastic bands 3 without altering the set of the outer coat. The ' inner lining is preferably provided with a facing 5 of similar material to the outer coat, and may be provided with an extension to form a wrap round the feet.
Patent GB-190624322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Regulating Lubricators
Inventor: HOCHGESAND JEAN NEPOMUCENE
Filed: 1906-10-31
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 24,322. Hochgesand, J. N. Oct. 31. Lift valves; lockingand actrating valves ; regulating discharge from valves.-A needle valve for regulating the flow of oil in lubricators is operated by the rotation of a button or head d, Fig. 1, screwed on to a. sleeve c forming an extension of the plug a. A head g on the valve stem f is held by a spring n against a washer e mounted in a recess in the button d. A ring of teeth h on the lower end of the button d is engaged by two pawls i on a sleeve j, pressed upwards by a spring k bearing against a washer l secured to the stem f, the sleeve c being slotted at c<1> to receive the pawls. A ring m, rotating on the button d, acts as a movable index with respect to the pawls i, enabling the valve to be returned exactly to its initial position. In a modification, the head g is replaced by a pivoted handle which, when turned up, engages grooves in the washer e and holds the valve in a raised position. In another modification, the sleeve c is an extension of the body b, and a single spring performs the functions of the springs k, n. Fig. 9 shows a modification in which the pawls are formed upon a pin i<1> passing through a block j<1> sliding in a hollow valve stem f which contains a spring n<1> acting on the underside of the block j<1>.
Patent GB-190705947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: ECKART FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1907-03-12
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 5947. Eckart, F. March 12. Soles.-Between the inner and outer sole of a boot or shoe is inserted an elastic spiral steel wire 4 so as to cover almost the whole surface of the sole ; it is fixed at the front and rear ends to allow of free lateral elasticity.
Patent GB-190706639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Gears.
Inventor: DALLISON GEORGE JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-03-19
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 6639. Dallison, G. J., Mulhall, R., O' Meara, J. E., and Kelly, J. C. March 19. Variable-speed and reversing gearing ; toothed wheels-Relates to variable-speed gearing applicable to motor-cars and to lathes, in which a movable pinion gears with a toothed disk-wheel characterized by the teeth on the disk being in concentric sets connected by radial transferring- teeth. Pinions B, C sliding on driving and driven shafts D, E, respectively, are always in mesh with teeth on the disk A, which is suitably supported at its centre. Changing speed is effected along sets of teeth V arranged radially in line. To avoid shock in changing speed, the pinions B, C have retractable teeth f, Figs. 5 and 6, sliding in slots g, thrust outwards by springs j ana kept from falling out by stops h. Reversal is arranged for by allowing the shaft D to project beyond the centre of the disk A, the ends of the shafts D, E being supported in one bearing on a standard F. The pinions B, C are operated by sliding forked levers. The power may be taken from the axis of the disk A direct.
Patent GB-190709764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Means for Controlling the Supply of Fluids.
Inventor: WALLER ERNEST BRAUND
Filed: 1907-04-26
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 9764. Waller, E. B. April 26. Counting - apparatus. - Relates to gas-meters with means for registering separately the supply of fluid at a different tariff, automatic means being employed for throwing into operation the secondary registering-means at the time of alteration of the supply. In one form, a pair of meters a, b, Fig. 1, are connected in series by a valve device, as shown, which is adapted on the pressure on the chamber c overcoming a spring diaphragm k to cut off the second meter b, the gas passing through a shunt pipe d. By this means the meter a measures the total supply, the second b measuring the supply under a certain predetermined pressure. In a modification, the valve may be operated by a clockwork-actuated cam m, Fig. 2. In another form, gas passes through both meters, the second having a spring diaphragm k, Fig 3, adapted, on the pressure rising for the second rate of supply, to throw the registering-device c of this meter into gear through the meter-driven worm y and a pinion w, which slides on a squared spindle as shown. In a modification, the pinion-operating fork f may be clock-operated by a cam as before. In a third form, Fig. 5, one meter is employed, the counter-actuating spindle s of which drives a spindle o, carried in bearings g and squared to engage the crown-wheel x which drives the auxiliary registering-train t, being held in engagement with the pinion u thereof by a fork z engaging a groove in the hub of the crown-wheel x. The spindle o is longitudinally moved by a collar thereon and a forked lever operated by the spring diaphragm k, or by a clock-actuated cam as before. In a further form of the invention, the change of registration is effected by a momentary pressure impulse in the fluid by the apparatus shown in Fig. 7. One or other of the registering-trains is thrown into gear with the meter-driven spindle e by means of a sleeve g and bevel-gear, as shown, the sleeve being actuated by the lever bearing on a cam l, carried by a nut m adapted to be rotated by a quick-thread screw o operated by the spring diaphragm p. The cam l is ratchet-geared to the nut m, as shown in Fig. 8, so that the lever is pulled over by the spring k on displacement of the cam.
Patent GB-190709837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Corsets.
Inventor: FOSBROOKE ARMENIA REMINGTON
Filed: 1907-04-27
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 9837. Fosbrooke, A. R. April 27. Corsets.-A corset is constructed so as to support the abdomen and obviate the use of a separate abdominal belt. Fig. 3 shows an inside view. The lower part is shaped to the convexity of the body, and besides the usual complete front busks A has additional steels G, K, which help to press a pad or truss J upwards against the abdomen. The back consists of two parts stiffened by branching steels L, and laced together outside, a flap-C being provided to underlie the laces on the inside of the corset. The front parts are fastened together by lacing-eyelets E at the top, and studs and eyelets F at the bottom of the busks. The back and front parts at each side are connected by elastic gussets; each consisting of two sections H, H<1>, laced together by a silk cord I.
Patent GB-190710119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in Apparatus for Controlling Electric Cooking and Heating Apparatus and the like, and Indicating when they are in use.
Filed: 1907-05-01
Granted: 1908-05-01
Abstract: 10,119. Newbery, G. M., and British, Prometheus Co. May 1. Signals, electric.-The current supplied to each section of a multiple-circuit electric cooking and beating apparatus is controlled by a switch having an additional contact for passing current to a pilot lamp or other indicating-device so as to give a signal simultaneously with the bridging of the main contacts of any section. In the diagram of connexions shown in Fig. 1, two resistance sections r<1>, r<2> are shown connected at one end with the negative main n. Their other ends are shown connected respectively to two contacts t<2> on switches s<1>, s<2>. Simultaneously with the bridging of contacts t<1>, t<2> to close a heating-circuit, the live part of the switch is connected to a third contact t<3>, causing a pilot lamp L or other indicating- device to be switched in.
Patent GB-190710673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machinery for the Manufacture of Cement and Sand Lime Products and Delivery of same from the Mould.
Inventor: BOWEN RICHARD
Filed: 1907-05-08
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 10,673. Bowen, R. May 8. Moulding artificial stone.-Cement and sand-lime products are prepared in a mixer 27, fed into an adjustable measuring-box 23, and conveyed to a mould 4 situated beneath the ram of a toggle press h, which is operated by means of a driving- wheel m. The mould is provided with a fixed rear wall 1, Fig. 5, carrying hinged side walls 2, and a front wall 4 hinged at its lower end. Bolts 7 passing through lugs 5, 6 carried by the side and front walls respectively maintain the mould in its closed position during moulding, and are withdrawn, after pressing, by means of hooks 47, Figs. 1 and 4, carried by a shaft 46 mounted on the ram j, the hooks being turned by means of a lever 45 so as to engage with the heads of the bolts. The mould is vibrated during pressing by means of tappets 9 fixed to a shaft 8 which is raised into operative position by means of a foot-lever 14. The moulded block is delivered from the mould by means of a pivoted device 37, Fig. 5, which is swung inwards against the moulded block after the mould has been opened ; sliding rods 38 are then pushed through the frame 37 into grooves formed in the underside of the pallet board which has been raised to the correct height by means of a foot-lever 22. The frame is then swung outwards, carrying the pallet and moulded block. Cores may be attached to the ram j to produce hollow blocks. The materials to be mixed are fed in successive charges to a measuring- device 35, Fig. 2, which is turned to discharge its contents into the mixing-drum 27 where they are mixed by means of rotating knives 28. After mixing, the drum 27 is turned to discharge its contents by means of a lever 33. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that partitions may be inserted for producing a number of blocks simultaneously, and also that faced blocks may be produced by the insertion of suitable dies.
Patent GB-190712679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pentagraph Engraving Machines applicable for the Engraving or Preparation of Steel Dies or Rollers.
Filed: 1907-06-01
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 12,679. Calico Printers' Association, Pryke, J., and Rawsthorne, J. T. June 1. Engraving.-Relates to improvements in the design-stamping machines described in Specification No. 14,709, A.D. 1900, and consists in providing a cutting-tool instead of or in addition to a punch, better to adapt the machine for producing varying gradations of light and shade on rollers, dies, &c. described in Specifications Nos. 6149 and 6150, A.D. 1907. A bracket E provided with a pivoted arm B is supported in a socket on the movable bed of the machine either instead of or in addition to the punch bracket. In the arm B is mounted a drill A which is driven by gearing a<1> and a sbaft a<2> provided with two universal joints from a bevel-wheel m on an intermittently-operated shaft M. The shaft M is driven in one direction by a rack N which abuts against one arm of a bellcrank P', the other arm p of which engages a bar which is depressed by a treadle to lower the drill A to the work, and in the other direction by a spiral spring P. The arm B is provided with a sliding weight C which is connected by a radius rod d', jointed link d, and springs g<4> to a rod D, by which the operator determines the position of the weight C and the pressure on the cutter A, as described in Specification No. 6150, A.D. 1907. The cutter A may be provided with ball bearings and may be driven by means of a free-wheel clutch.
Patent GB-190716623-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Pasteurising Liquids Containing Gas in Closed Vessels.
Inventor: HOFFMANN ADOLF GEORG
Filed: 1907-07-19
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 16,623. Hoffmann, A. G. July 19. Stoppering.-In pasteurizing liquids containing gas, in clcsed receptacles, in such a manner as to allow expansion, as described in Specification No. 24,579, A.D. 1906, the stopper is returned by means of a spring. To the reek of the receptacle a is secured a tube e for receiving the cork g when it is pushed upwards by the expansion of the fluid in the vessel a, and containing a piston l which is pressed downwards by a steel spring h. The pistonrod i is hollow and carries at its upper end a manometer k which indicates any accumulation of gas above the stopper g caused by defective closure. The hollow piston-rod may also be used to admit a fluid-pressing medium above the stopper g. A nut n, Fig. 2, carrying a ring p may be attached to the sleeve m in such a manner that, by rotating the nut, the piston-rod i may be pushed downwards through the medium of the drawing-devices q and handle r. This may be necessary if, for instance, the swelling of the cork interferes with its movability. The rod i and piston may also be used after the manner of a corking-device to drive back the cork to its original place if it is not returned automatically.
Patent GB-190718451-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for the Automatic Cutting of Unburnt Tiles.
Inventor: ROMBOLD PAUL
Filed: 1907-08-15
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 18,451. Rombold, P. Aug. 15. Moulding tiles.-Relates to cutting- apparatus for dividing an extruded bar of clay into tiles. Cutting-wires 10 are carried between parallel endless chains 9 which travel in guides 11 and are driven by toothed wheels 8 mounted on a shaft which is coupled to a shaft 18 by chain gearing 15. The shaft 18 is driven frictionally by a pulley 19 and belt 20, and the chains 9 are intermittently held stationary by means of a detent 23 engaging with stops 21. A sheet 5 of clay extruded from a press 2 passes over rollers 4, and also frictionally rotates felt-covered rollers 28 mounted on a spindle 27. A pin 30 carried by a disk 29 mounted on the spindle 27 intermittently engages with a pin 31 and operates links 25, 24 to rock the shaft 22 carrying the detent 23 and release the chains 9. The cutting-wires then cross the clay stream at two points and the guide 11 is suitably shaped to cause tiles of any required shape to be formed. In the arrangement shown, the tiles are formed with straight top and semicircular bottom edges. A central rib 6 is formed on the underside of the clay stream, and this is cut away to form a hanging nib 5 by means of cutting- wires 33<1> carried by an intermittently rotating frame 33 which is rotated by means of chain gearing 36, 39, 40 operated by a friction coupling 41 mounted on the shaft 27. The frame 33 is held during cutting by means of a pivoted detent 44 engaging with detent arms 42 and is freed for rotation by means of a link 46 connected to a lever 45 mounted on the rocking shaft 22.
Patent GB-190718463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Cross-ties and Rail-fastenings.
Inventor: FORD EDWARD TIMOTHY
Filed: 1907-08-15
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 18,463. Ford, E. T., and Wassam, F. F. March 26, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Rails, securing to sleepers; sleepers; rail joints.- Rails are secured to sleepers by clips E fitting over the rail flange and having vertical extensions fitting in slots D in the sleepers A. The clips are held in place by the through bolt C, with the nut N fitting in a recess O in the web A<1> of the sleeper A and its angular head fitting in a corresponding recess in the end of the sleeper. Each clip E has a shoulder E<1> let into the sleeper and receiving the rail flange. At rail joints, the clips are lengthened as shown at J to cover two adjacent sleepers ; the extensions become the wings J<2>, and the clip is enlarged to take the rail web and fishbolts I, that part of the extension which comes between the sleepers being bent underneath the rails.