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Patent GB-190521904-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Securing from the Inside Closed Doors and Windows.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR FALLON
Filed: 1905-10-27
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 21,904. Feeny, V. F., [Townsend, C. E., and Kermode, G.]. Oct. 27. Sash fastenings ; portable fastenings. - The fastener consists of a plate A, provided with a central row of perforations 2 and a projecting tongue 3, and a plate B adapted to slide on the plate A and provided with the latch member 7 for engaging the perforations 2, and with a projecting member 5. To fasten a door, the tongue 3 is inserted into the staple plate in the frame or into the woodwork and the plate B is then adjusted on the plate A till the member 5 presses against the door as shown in Fig. 4. The extensions 10 of the plate A bear up against the door frame and prevent the plate from being twisted out. To use the device as a sash stop, the plate B is placed on the other side of the plate A to that shown in Fig. 1, so that the member 5 comes against the tongue 3 and the holes 11 coincide, and the'device is then secured in position on the upper sash rail by a screw passing through the holes 11, with the member 5 projecting over the lower sash. In a modification, the latch member is made rigid with the plate B, and the latter is adapted to pivot slightly about the guides 4.
Patent GB-190522523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inhalers.
Inventor: WINCHESTER BENJAMIN THOMAS
Filed: 1905-11-03
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 22,523. Winchester, B. T. Nov. 3. Drawings to Specification. Moulding menthol &c.-Volatile substances, such as menthol, are moulded upon fibre, such as raw cotton.
Patent GB-190525443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Feed Water Heaters or the like.
Inventor: QUIGGIN DANIEL ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-12-07
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 25,443. Quiggin, D. A. Dec. 7. Feed-water, heating.-Apparatus intended chiefly for heating feed-water by exhaust steam but applicable also as a condenser, evaporator, or the like, is composed of spiral tubes 12, Fig. 1, arranged in multiple-threaded coils all of same diameter and pitch. The spirals in each coil are connected at the ends to junction pieces 13, Fig. 2, which, in turn, are connected, as described in Specification No. 5992, A.D. 1890, [Abridgment Class Pipes &c.], to end water chambers. These may be fitted separately, as shown at 10, or they may be formed in the ends of the casing 1. Where only a few coils are fitted, the water chambers consist of simple branch pieces 20, Fig. 4. When live steam is used as the heating-medium, it is preferably passed through the coils, the water being on the outside. The tubes, instead of being circular in section, may be crescent shaped as described in Specification No. 15,229, A.D. 1888, [Abridgment Class Heating].
Patent GB-190526660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Distributing or Spraying Sewage upon Filter Beds
Inventor: ADAMS SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1905-12-21
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 26,660. Adams, S. H. Dec. 21. Spray-producers and spreaders.-Sewage distributors are arranged to deal with varying volumes of liquid. This object is attained in the apparatus shown in Fig. 1 by making the distributing-pipes f with perforations g, h, j at different levels as in the case of the rotary-trough distributor described in Specification No. 24,680, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Sewage &c.]. In the present case, the perforations at any level are larger than those below. The upper holes g may be provided with short vertical pipes g<1>. The rotary portion of the distributor is supported on ball bearings k and has guide-wheels e. The joint with the supply pipe a is made by means of a leather apron c. Other distributors are arranged with an air lock, so that an increased volume of liquid is ejected under a momentarily increased pressure. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement in which the liquid passes from a central supply pipe to the distributing-arm through a siphon d, at the top of which an air cushion is formed. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 2, the fixed distributing-pipe f, to which sewage is supplied from the tank b by the siphon c and pressure pipe d, is provided with nozzles e extending into the pipe so as to form an air cushion along the top of the pipe.
Patent GB-190605085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Condensers, Radiators or Cooling Apparatus especially for use with Self-propelled Road Vehicles
Inventor: CRITCHLEY JAMES SIDNEY
Filed: 1906-03-02
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 5085. Critchley, J. S., and Norris, W. March 2. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Condensers.-Relates to condensing-apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 22,878, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Cooling &c.], in which the cooling of the circulating water is effected by the use of sealed tubes containing a volatile liquid. It consists of a casing E of considerable depth into which are screwed inclined sealed tubes D which are reduced in diameter at the parts D<1> within the chamber and contain a quantity of volatile liquid. The hot fluid entering the chamber vaporizes the liquid within the tubes, the vapour produced being liquefied in the,part D in contact with the air.
Patent GB-190605566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sparking Plugs for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: DUFLOS PAUL
Filed: 1906-03-07
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 5566. Duflos, P. March 7. Gas and like engines, igniting in. In the sparking-plug shown in Fig. 1, which is an improvement on that described in Specification No. 114, A.D. 1904, the insulation c, d terminates in a plain face at the bottom of the shoulder d. This face servesas a bearing-surface for the collar g on the sparking-terminale. The plug in other respects is similar to that described in the Specification referred to above.
Patent GB-190606992-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Treatment of Cotton Fabrics and Yarns, for Improving their Texture and Rendering their Dye more Permanent.
Inventor: BERESIN PETER
Filed: 1906-03-23
Granted: 1907-04-23
Abstract: 6992. Beresin, P. March 23. Dyeing.-In order to give cotton fabrics and yarns a firmer and closer texture with a silky gloss and render their dye more permanent than usual, they are treated with a solution of caustic soda and ammonia of specific gravity about 25‹ BÚ. heated to 85‹ C., produced by treating sodiumcarbonate solution with lime and then carefully pouring in ammonia. The materials are then washed, neutralized with acid of specific gravity 2‹ BÚ., rinsed, and dried.
Patent GB-190608671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Liquid Fuel Furnaces, particularly adapted for Steam Generators of Self Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: FROMME OTTO
Filed: 1906-04-10
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 8671. Fromme, O. April 10. Vaporizing-apparatus; burners, arrangement of; burners, attaching.-A common vaporizer for an arrangement of several petroleum or other hydrocarbon burners which may be employed for steam motor-cars is heated by an auxiliary burner fed by a separate pipe from the liquid-fuel reservoir. Each of the main burners has its own independent. vaporizer, through which the liquid fuel or vapour passes on its way from the common vaporizer, and which maintains the supply after starting. In a crown-shaped arrangement of burners, shown in part section in Fig. 1, the fuel reservoir is connected to a cylinder 1 from which the fuel is led to a number of separate concentric coils 2, 3, 4, 5 arranged over the auxiliary burner 6, the other ends of the coils being connected by unions 7 with an annular ring 8 communicating by branch pipes 9 with the main burners 10. The coils may be disconnected separately for cleaning, and are preferably, enclosed in a capped casing 12, which is provided with perforations in its lower portion, and which is secured to the ring 8. The auxiliary burner 6 is screwed into a vessel 13, which is attached by a bayonet-joint to the casing 12, and which serves as a starting-cup when filled with spirit or with liquid which has been allowed to overflow from the burner 6. The use of the auxiliary burner may be discontinued after starting.
Patent GB-190608706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in relation to Holders for Curtain-rods and the like.
Inventor: STUBBS EDITH MARY
Filed: 1906-04-11
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 8706. Stubbs, E. M. April 11. Brackets for curtain rods or bands are arranged to be vertically adjustable. A guide7sleeve b is attached to the sash frame by screws; in this sleeve slides a bar a held at various heights by a peg c, which is attached to the sleeve b by a chain, passing through holes b<2> formed in the sleeve and through holes a<3> in the bar. The top of the bar is bent over, while the bottom is in the form of either one or two hooks, to hold the curtain-rod and a separate band as well, if desired. In place of bending the bar a to form the holder, a hook or hooks-may be affixed to the bar.
Patent GB-190609389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knife-sheaths.
Inventor: JENTZ JOHANN
Filed: 1906-04-21
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 9389. Jentz, J. April 21. Knives, sheaths for. In order that the sheaths or cases used by veterinary surgeons may be thoroughly cleansed, they are made of steam-resisting m a t e r i a l, vulcanite, hard rubber, or the like, and the slits c which receive the blades extend through the bottom of the case to permit the passage of steam or boiling water. A raised piece a holds the knife in position.
Patent GB-190609805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flush Hinges.
Inventor: SALING THOMAS FRANKLIN
Filed: 1906-04-26
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 9805. Saling, T. F. June 15, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Hinges.-A flush hinge for doors, piano covers, &c. consists of leaves 4, Figs. 1 and 2, connected by a link 5. Each member 4 has flanges 8 formed with bevelled corners and, upon their inner sides, with bevelled edges 10 to coact with the wedge - shaped ends 11 and bevelled sides of the connecting - link 5 to which they are pivoted.
Patent GB-190611389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Speed Controlling Devices for Rotating Mechanism specially adapted for Motor Vehicles
Inventor: RUTTERS HENDRIOUS JOSEPHUS
Filed: 1906-05-15
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 11,389. Rutters, H. J. May 15. Drawings to Specification. Stop-gear.-Speed indicators for motor road vehicles are provided with means for breaking the explosion circuit when a predetermined speed is exceeded. A disk on the sleeve of a centrifugal governor closes a circuit energizing an electromagnet which attracts an armature and breaks the explosion circuit. The armature is not spring- controlled and must be replaced by hand. The device is contained in a sealed box.
Patent GB-190619644-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stringed Musical Instrument.
Inventor: WALCH GUSTAV
Filed: 1906-09-03
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 19,644. Walch, G. Sept. 3. Instruments with sonorous strings.-A keyboard instrument has strings b vibrated by rods f which are brought against a rotating cylinder d, graduated in elasticity, by means of the keys e. The rods f, of elliptic or triangular section, and graduated in length, are attached to the strings b by hardened steel clamps k. At their other ends, they are supported by bridges l on levers m, which are moved by the keys e through links n, bringing the rods f against the cylinder d, which is rotated by a pedal h and shaft g, or by an electric motor. The distance between the rods f and the cylinder d may be varied by nuts on the links n held against the key tails by springs. The cylinder d consists of a conical cellulose or metal roller, round which " roller-com- " position " or other gummy substance is poured to bring the form of the roller to a cylinder of graduated elasticity, the end operating the treble strings being hard, and that operating the bass strings soft. The cylinder thus formed is covered with a sleeve of woollen material impregnated with a solution of resin. Where the rods f come in contact with the cylinder, they are covered with horsehair, bristles, vulcanized rubber, celluloid, or other substance to which resin does not easily attach itself. Alternative forms of cylinder are described, in one of which the roller is covered with a thick coat of resin and the cloth or leather coatings of the rods f gradually dimiuish in hardness from the bass to the treble. A felt-covered strip s, operated by a pedal, varies the loudness of the tone. The strings are supported at their nodal points by screws and nuts,
Patent GB-190620149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Drawing Boards.
Inventor: EGELIN CARL AUGUST
Filed: 1906-09-10
Granted: 1907-09-10
Abstract: 20,149. Egelin, C. A. Sept. 9, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Drawing boards; easels.-A drawing-board, sliding on a frame pivoted on a stand, is provided with spring balancing-devices, and with adjusting and securing devices. The board 11 slides on the bars 21 of the frame 7 which is hinged or pivoted on the stand S. The upper and lower ends of the board are attached to the ends of cords 10, which are wound round pulleys 9 on a transverse tubular roller containing helical springs. One end of each spring is connected with the roller and the other end with a projection on a pulley 5, the projection forming a bearing on which the roller can rotate. The pulleys 5 are journaled on opposite sides of the frame 7, or in bearings 8 thereon. To the pulleys 5 are attached cords 12 the other ends of which are attached as at 13 to the stand S, so that as the frame 7 is moved up to the vertical position the pulleys 9 are rotated to increase the lifting pressure of the springs, and vice versa. In order to clamp the board in its adjusted position, spring clamps 19 are pivoted on the ribs 20 of the board, and are pressed by the springs 22 so as to engage the side bars 21. They are released by cords 23 passing down to a handle at the lower edge of the board. The frame 7 is moved on its pivots by a crank-handle 14 on a shaft having two pinions 15 engaging segmental racks 17 attached to the frame 7. The handle 14 may be held in position, when the frame is adjusted, by engagement with recesses 18 or ratchets &c. on the stand.
Patent GB-190620427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extending Ladders for Ships, Quays, and the like.
Inventor: LINKLETER JAMES
Filed: 1906-09-14
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 20,427. Linkleter, J. Sept. 14. Ladders.-An extending ladder for ships, quays, docks, &c. comprises a ladder section 2 sliding upon another section 1, which is hinged to a frame F. Roller guides T are fitted to the upper end of section 1 and to the lower end of section 2. In use, the ladders are lowered by cords S, G until the treads are horizontal, the cord S being then fixed, and the cord G loosened until the section 2 is sufficiently lowered. Handrails H are provided on both sections, the ends of those on the lower section sliding upon those on the upper.
Patent GB-190627388-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Making Boxes or for Covering Boxes or for both Making Up and Covering same.
Inventor: COMINGS WILLIAM RIGHTER
Filed: 1906-12-01
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 27,388. Comings, W. R. Dec. 1. Box-making machines.- Relates to means for making or covering boxes, or for both making and covering them, the invention being a modification of that described in Specification No. 27,287, A.D. 1905. The covering- blank 41 is laid on a folding.die, comprising a rigid base-plate 1, to which are hinged wings 4, 5 having secondary wings 6, 7. Adjustable guides are provided to ensure that the blank is properly placed. Elastic pads 9 of rubber tubing are provided, and the die is supported by supports 10, adjustable in slots in the bed-plate 11 to receive a die of any size. The box body 42 is carried on the end of an arm 27 hinged at 28 and normally held raised by the spring 34 and in contact with an adjustable stop 48. The arm has an adjustable ball-joint 32 to ensure accurate register of the box body and the base 1, when it is lowered by the chain 35 connected to a treadle. The wings 4 are turned in by hand, and the corner folds of the blank are turned in by tucking-fingers 8, which may be carried by the wings 4 or separately supported ; the secondary wings 6 are also turned in. The spring 36 permits the treadle to be further depressed, thus operating the levers 14 by means of chains 23 to raise the wings 5 ; the secondary wings 7 are then turned in by hand. The levers 14 are adjustably secured to supports 16 adjustable in slots in the table 11. The treadle is then released and the arm 27 rises, carrying the covered box which may be removed therefrom by hand, or by the arm 44, or other device. If a box is to be made, the blank is placed on the folding-die, the arm 27 is lowered to hold it, and the primary wings are operated, the secondary wings being dispensed with. The machine may be worked by power, and all the operations carried out mechanically.
Patent GB-190702456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling Horns for Automobiles Launches and the like.
Inventor: HUTCHISON MILLER REESE
Filed: 1907-01-31
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 2456. Hutchison, M. R. Jan. 31. Gongs &c.-Relates to mechanically - actuated sound-producing instruments for automobiles, launches, &c., in which the diaphragm of a trumpet is vibrated by a rotating cam, or other rotary or reciprocating mechanical movement In the form shown in Fig. 1, the diaphragm 3 of the horn is formed with a button 3<1>, engaging a rotating cam 5, which is driven by flexible shafting 12 and a friction wheel 11 from any rotating part 15 of the automobile or launch. The friction wheel 11 is brought into engagement with a part 15 by a spring-pressed pedal 23, and is provided with a fixed brake shoe 22 which engages the wheel in its retracted position to prevent a prolonged attenuation of the sound in the horn when the power is cut off. Spacing plates 9<1> may be inserted between a bearing 7 and a shoulder 8 to vary the amplitude of vibration of the diaphragm. The diaphragm 3 may be vibrated positively in both directions, as shown in Fig. 4, in which an adjustable crank-pin 32 is mounted eccentrically on a motor-driven disk 24, and is connected by a rod 31 and a pin-and-slot device 43, 44 to the diaphragm 3, in such a way that the lost motion allows the diaphragm to move by its own elasticity through parts of its vibration. The rod 31 may also be connected directly to the diaphragm 3. When loud sounds are required, the diaphragm is replaced by a piston, reciprocating in a cylindrical extension of the small end of the horn.
Patent GB-190704881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Vehicles.
Inventor: KEENE LANCELOT PERRY
Filed: 1907-02-28
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 4881. Keene, L. P. Feb. 28. Brakes.-An hydraulic brake for motor-driven vehicles &c. comprises brake shoes c, Fig. 1, pressed outwards by hydraulic cylinders e against the inner side of the rim of a flanged drum a fixed to the wheel of the vehicle. Pressure fluid is supplied to the cylinders by a pipe s, Fig. 6, from a pump p driven by a pedal q, which forces the water from a tank r. On release of the brakes, the fluid returns to the tank through the pipe t and valve t<1>, the brake shoes being pulled from the drum by a spring h. In a steam-driven vehicle. the source of fluid pressure may be the boiler instead of a pump. The distance between the shoes and the drum can be regulated by adjustable stops g. In order to keep the hydraulic plungers clean, their ends which project from the cylinders are covered by leather collars ,j of the bellows type. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which the rim of the brake drum a is nipped between two pairs of shoes c carried by levers k, at the ends of which the hydraulic cylinders d and releasing-springs h are mounted.
Patent GB-190705899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sparking Plugs.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1907-03-11
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 5899. Boult, A.J., [Macquaire, L.]. March 11. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The terminals of sparking-plugs are of the kind having comparatively large sparking surfaces. The central terminal 3 is cylindrical and the others 1, 2 are arranged parallel to it; the latter may be made from sheet metal by stamping and bending, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5.
Patent GB-190706912-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus and Means for Securing Incandescent Electric Lamp Holders and other Apparatus to the Leads or Mains.
Inventor: BEATTIE ANDREW ERNEST
Filed: 1907-03-22
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 6912. Beattie, A. E., and Barnes, S. E. March 22. Couplings. - Lamp holders or other electrical apparatus are connected to the leads by pins driven through the leads. For this purpose, the holder 2 is fitted with an insulating plug 4 carrying spring plungers 5, holes 8 being formed transversely through the plug 4 and the upper part of the plungers 5 through which the insulated leads 10 pass, and a vertical pin 11 is driven through each plunger and lead to make contact.
Patent GB-190708602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable School Desks, Drawing Tables, and the like.
Inventor: INGHAM HENRY OXLEY
Filed: 1907-04-13
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 8602. Ingham, H. O., Illingworth, G. N., and Illingworth, W. L. April 13. Stays.-School desks, drawing tables, &c., having tops which are adjustable in height and inclination, are provided with stays for automatically retaining their tops in position as they are raised. The top A and the intermediate part Care automatically retained in position as raised by detents G<1>, F<1> engaging toothed racks G, F of the form shown. Friction detents engaging toothless sectors may be used. The detents are carried by hinged bars G2, F<2> with disengaging handles at the ends projecting beyond the desks. Cross members C<2>, E<2> and stop projections G<5>, F<5> prevent accidental disengagement of the racks, which, when lowered, pass between guards E' and the side standards E.
Patent GB-190712784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bearings.
Inventor: WALTER LYMAN PAUL
Filed: 1907-06-03
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 12,784. Walter, L. P. Jane 3. Roller bearings. -A roller bearing for wheel axles, shafts, &c. comprises two sets of rollers 8, 14, placed inside and outside a loose sleeve 13 which is free to rotate. The rollers 8, upon which the shaft 4 rests, have reduced ends 9 journaled in spacing- plates 11 and in disks 6,held against rotation in the casing 1 by tongues and grooves. Pins 7 on the disks are engaged by caps 2 screwed into the ends of the casing. Oil-holes 15, 16 are provided.
Patent GB-190714466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Finishing Machines for Wood-pulp.
Inventor: ULLGREN JOHAN DANIEL
Filed: 1907-06-22
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 14,466. Ullgren, J. D., and Gleditsch, H. L. June 22. Roller - and breast mills. - The bearings of a rotary stone 1 of a finishing machine for wood pulp are mounted in vertical guides, or the stone may be journaled in swinging arms, pressure being exerted by springs, weights, or the like, the effect being increased by some such lever mechanism as shown, a weighted lever 3 being connected by a link 5 with a lever 4 pressing upon the bearing. Two or more bottom stones are used, and the degree of fineness of the grinding operation is increased by mounting each succeeding stone nearer to the rotary stone than the preceding one. To this end the bottom stones 2 in casings 6 are mounted in guides 7, and raised and lowered by wedges 8 moved by means of screws 9. The bottom stones may be of increasing fineness, and the guides may be detachable so that the stones may be moved outwards laterally.