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Patent GB-190411828-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Boards from Round Timber.
Inventor: SOERENSEN NIELS GEORG
Filed: 1904-05-24
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 11,828. S÷rensen, N. G. May 24. Wood, treating &c.- To produce flat or plane boards or planks, for boxes, door panels, table boards, &c., of any desired width from round logs or tree trunks of small diameter, the log or trunk is cut parallelly at 2 on opposite sides and then slit by one or more parallel cuts, one of which 1 passes through the centre as shown, or two of which are made to take a square-edged piece from the centre. From a number of these boards of uniform thickness is removed the bark at their edges by equal bevel cuts 3, and they are fit together edge to edge, the broader faces of adjacent boards being turned in opposite directions, and secured by glue or other means. The edges of the compound board may be squared by cutting a board a along the line 4.
Patent GB-190414740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Meters
Filed: 1904-06-30
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 14,740. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. June 30. Energy meters.-An alternating-current induction motor meter has pressure coils b on a core B, from which the magnetic flux passes partly through a conductive rotary disc D to two upright pole-pieces on a lower core C, and partly through short air-gaps i directly to the ends of the core C ; in order that the magnetic flux thus produced through the disc may lag exactly 90‹ in phase behind the electric pressure applied to the coils b, the effect of the currents induced in the disc D, or in short-circuited windings g fixed on the ends of the core B, is reduced by providing short-circuited windings h on the ends of the lower core, these windings h being readily accessible for adjustment. Main-current coils c are placed between the upright poles. The air-gaps i between the two cores are kept constant by distance-pieces. The two cores are secured to the back of a supporting-frame A, on the front of which are projections to support the bearings of the meter spindle, a counter, a permanent brake magnet with flat poles under the disc, and a corresponding iron armature adjustable over the disc.
Patent GB-190415577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Recovery of Metals from Ores and other Material
Inventor: NICHOLAS JAMES
Filed: 1904-07-13
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 15,577. Nicholas, J. July 13. Sulphur.-Ore, slag, regulus, matte, tailings, scoria, or like material is digested with an aqueous solution of a chloride to which is added manganese peroxide and sulphuric acid. The chlorides thus formed are dissolved out, and any sulphur contained in the residue is recovered by distillation.
Patent GB-190503178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves and Cocks.
Filed: 1905-02-15
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 3178. Hopkinson, J., and Hopkinson, &. Co., J. Feb. 15. Plug cocks; oscillating disk valves.-In a valve for blow-off cocks and the like, two valves are combined and so connected that one valve is opened before and closed after the other so that it is subjected to no rush of fluid during opening or closing. In the example shown, a disk A perforated at B bears upon a seat C and can be turned by the spindle E to open the passage D. In combination with it is a hollow plug cock H which is turned by the spindle J, which engages a square hole in the disk A, in the following manner : A cotter K is loosely fitted in a slot in the spindle and engages a slot L to rotate the plug. On the spindle being turned to open the valve, the cotter rotates the plug until, when the plug is fully open, it impinges upon the cam-surface M and is withdrawn. Further rotation of the spindle rotates the disk only, and a stop G determines when that is fully open. In closing, after the disk valve is fully closed the cotter is moved outwards by the cam-surface O to re-engage the slot L and rotate the plug. In modifications, there may be used, instead of the plug, a rotary disk valve or a lift valve operated by screw threads operated from the upper disk.
Patent GB-190517592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Steering Gear for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: NAPIER JOHN STEWART
Filed: 1905-08-31
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 17,592. Napier, J. S. Aug. 31. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to screw-and-nut steering-mechanism in which the nut is in two parts divided in a plane transversely to the axis and engaged by a compound rocking lever for the purpose of taking up wear. The screw B, formed on the steering-shaft A, is engaged by two similar screw blocks C which are spaced apart and formed with flattened shoulders C', on which bear segmental shoes D. The shoes U are engaged by curved jaws E', F<1>, secured on the rocking shaft G, which is connected to and operates the steering road wheels. The jaws E', F<1> form part of a scissors mechanism, the lower jaws E<1> arranged one on each side of the lower nut C, being formed integral with the member E, which is keyed to the rocking shaft G. The upper jaws F<1> form parts of members F, which are mounted freely on the shaft G, so that they may be adjusted relatively to the part E and jaws E' by a cross-bar H and tension bolt K, thus taking up all wear.
Patent GB-190519305-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Chisels
Inventor: WHITLEY ERNEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-09-25
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 19,305. Whitley, E. W. Sept. 25. Tool-holders.-A cross-cut chisel, which may be used as a lathe or other machine toolholder, consists of a long piece of narrow steel bar b, fixed in a hollow split handle or holder a by a nut e screwing on a tapered screw d. The hollow may be formed in the handle by drilling a circular hole large enough to receive the bar and afterwards swaging it down, or the handle may be of cast steel. with the recess cast in it. A slit or saw gate c is cut afterwards.
Patent GB-190519513-A (GB)
Title: Fire Arms.
Inventor: SEARLE ELBERT HAMILTON
Filed: 1905-09-27
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 19,513. Searle, E. H. Oct. 1, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Breech actions, sliding breechblock.-Figs. 2 and 3 show the parts at the moment of firing and after recoil, respectively; Fig. 4 is a bottom view, and Fig. 6 a transverse section. The breech-block 27, removably mounted in the longitudinallysliding receiver 6, is kept locked to the barrel 5, until the bullet has left the barrel, by the barrel lug 14, Fig. 6, engaging behind the inclined shoulder 13, Fig. 4, of the receiver. The reaction of the bullet on the rifling grooves tends to rotate the barrel and so prevents the lug 14 from being turned aside by the rearward pressure of the shoulder 13. When the action on the rifling grooves ceases, the receiver shoulder 13 is able to turn aside the lug 14 and continue its recoil, compressing the spring 16 and cocking the striker by means of the lever 8, the lower end 34 of which rides on the incline 35 during the recoil. The lug 14 is turned behind the shoulder 13 by the incline 17 when the receiver and breech-block are returned by the spring 16. The barrel is attached to the frame 3 by a frame-lock 21 with lugs 22, 24 engaging in recesses in the frame and retained in position by a spring 26. The sear 36, pivoted at 37, as shown in plan, Fig. 20, has a forward extension 47, which is engaged by the end 48 of a sear rocker 49, pivoted at 50 and connected to the sliding trigger 4 by an arm 51 engaging in a recess 52. The sear 36 and extractor 38 have a common spring 42. The ejector 43, Fig. 3, pivoted at its upper end, is actuated during the recoil by its lower end striking a fixed part of the frame. The trigger 4 is prevented from being pulled, when the last cartridge has been pushed into the chamber, by the follower 57, Fig. 18, of the magazine engaging the rear end 56 of the lever 53, pivoted at 54 and bringing the forward end 55 behind the trigger 4. The magazine shown in rear elevation in Fig. 14 is constructed to hold the cartridges in two columns near the bottom and to shift them into a single row near the top, inwardlyprojecting ribs of increasing depth being provided. A safety-catch 9, shown in vertical section, Fig. 16, is provided with a segmental extension 66, which may be brought into the path of the end 34.of the cocking-lever 8 by the external operating-lever 65. The catch also has a boss which engages in a recess of the breech-block to lock it when the safety is set.
Patent GB-190522655-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Boat-building.
Inventor: POOLEY CHARLES ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1905-11-06
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 22,655. Pooley, C. A. Nov. 6. Boat frames.-In boats of the type having interlaced framing, the ribs are crossed over the keel diagonally from one side of the boat to the other. In one example, a frame f secured to the stem b crosses the keel d and is secured on the opposite side of the stern-post c at f<1>. Another frame g runs from the gunwale e to the stern-post at g<1> and from the same point in the gunwale a frame is run to g<2> in the stem. The whole of the framing is built up in this way and the external skin secured to it. According to the Provisional Specification, in large boats the frames are looked to the keel.
Patent GB-190524018-A (GB)
Title: Implement for use in Driving Nails on a Helical Line.
Inventor: ALEXANDRESCU MICHAIL
Filed: 1905-11-21
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 24,018. Alexandrescu, M. Nov. 21. Sleepers.-Nails are driven in a helical line into wood by means of a tool, shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, formed like a pair of tongs or pincers, and having two sections a, b. Nails so driven into a fissure contract it and are thus useful for. board walls and partitions and for railway sleepers.
Patent GB-190600206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change-speed Gears for Self-propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: KIRKUP EDWARD
Filed: 1906-01-03
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 206. Kirkup, E. Jan. 3. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to variable speed and reversing gearing for motor-cars &c., of the type in which concentric bevel-wheels are driven by bevel pinions constantly in mesh and able to be clutched to the motor shaft. Concentric wheels A<1>, A<2>, A<3>, A<4> mounted on the differential casing Y are in mesh with pinions D<1>, D<2>, D<3>, D<4> respectively. The pinions D', D<3> have hollow bosses with clutch teeth adapted to be engaged by teeth b on the end of a sliding part B* of the motor shaft B. The pinion D<1> becomes operative when engaged by a clutch E sliding on a squared part of the shaft B*. The clutch E is formed integrally with the pinion K, which may be used to communicate a reversed motion to the wheel A' through an idler J, wheel H, shaft G, and pinion D<4>. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that the reverse may be obtained through a wheel placed opposite to and facing the wheels D<1>, D<2>, D<3>.
Patent GB-190603054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Gas Meters.
Inventor: THORP THOMAS
Filed: 1906-02-08
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 3054. Thorp, T. Feb. 8. Meters.-In rotary gas-meters, especially that described in Specification No. 20,214, A.D. 1901, oily deposits are prevented from impairing the efficiency of the meter by forming the tubular guides 15 under the turbine wheel 9 with shallow annular constrictions 16 at the outlet, and projecting them above the annular plate 13. For the same reason, a sunk channel is formed round the seating 19 of the inlet valve. Drain pipes 17, 20, 24 are provided, trapped by cups or otherwise, the last of which leads from the bottom of the meter casing.
Patent GB-190606087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for the Manufacture of Chocolate Confections.
Inventor: SAVY ALFRED HENRI
Filed: 1906-03-13
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 6087. Savy, A. H. March 13. Moulding c o nfectionery.-Relates to the general arrangement of a machine for making plain or cream. filled chocolates, and also to the particular details of one part. The mould trays are taken from a heating-oven and placed at h on rails k, lugs on an endless chain j bringing them into the cage o, which is kept constantly heated. The chocolate in the tank a is stirred by beaters band transferred by a a worm f in a cylinder e to the hopper d, whence it passes into the moulds. a rotating cylinder m assisting the passage, Following moulds push the filled mould past a scraper n, which levels the top and strickles the sides, and the mould then passes on to an endless band s, beneath which works a tappet-actuated frame for shaking the moulds. The mould, after being carried through a cooling-chamber, is emptied and transferred back to the heating-oven at the starting point. If the rails are extended, creams can be placed by hand on the chocolates in the moulds before this is transferred to the belt s. In this case, the rail extension lies over a heated box, a rubber roller presses the creams into the chocolates, a scraper turns the chocolate, now in excess, over the creams to enclose them, and surplus material is also scraped off to be carried back to the tank a. In another modification shown in Fig. 6, the creams are placed on the chocolate automatically. As the moulds move to the right, a light roller 6 following the undulations of the moulds causes an electric circuit to be made and broken at 9. An electro-magnet 12, being thus intermittently energized, attracts and releases in like manner its armature 18, and by means of the slotted adjustable arms 13, 14, operates the pawl 15 and ratchet 16, which rotate the drum 19 step by step. The creams are placed between partitions 21 on a band 20 passing round the drum, and, being retained by a circular guard where the band flexes, are deposited on the chocolates. A roller 24 on a pivoted arm forces them in, and a scraper 25 folds the chocolate over as before.
Patent GB-190608468-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Mechanism for Cutting Off Steam in Case of an Accident.
Inventor: BOYD ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-04-09
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 8468. Boyd, A. April.9. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Steam-pipes, preventing escape of steam on bursting of.-The throttle valve actuating-piston d, Fig. 1, which abuts against the gland extension, has capillary holes p ; on decrease of pressure, the piston descends and cuts off steam in the pipe a. The piston may be provided with non-return valves having capillary passages through them to prevent the accumulation of condensation water ; or a by-pass which is cut off when the piston is down may be provided instead of ports. The valves may be in an external valve-chest communicating with both ends of the cylinder, and the clearance space above the piston may be enlarged by making it spherical or an additional chamber may be provided ; the by-pass may be provided with a screw-down valve. A three-way cock for. shutting off or testing the apparatus may be provided between the apparatus and the steampipe. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, a balance piston d' is provided to lessen the sensitiveness of the aperture, and the piston d may be kept down by admitting live steam to the space c<2> by the three-way cock o<8>. If desired, a number of cylinders and pistons may be arranged on the same axis.
Patent GB-190610206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Purifying Apparatus.
Inventor: DECLERCQ ERNEST
Filed: 1906-05-01
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 10,206. Declercq, E. May 13, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Turbines.-Measuring-buckets or similar distributing - devices are operated by a water - wheel governed by a float in the tank to which the water from the wheel falls, the float controlling the supply to the wheel or a wheel brake. In the form of apparatus shown, a float valve governs the level in the supply tank 2, from which the water passes through the outlet 3 into the buckets 5 of the water-wheel. Two series of buckets 8, 14 lift portion of the water from the tank 7 and discharge it to the reaction tank 13 and to a passage 17 leading to the lime saturator. The wheel also operates the lime-stirring apparatus and a bucket-chain 26 raising soda lye from the tank 27 to a trough 28, which leads to the reaction tank. If the wheel rotates sufficiently fast to lower the level of the water in the tank 7, the float 20 opens the conduit 19 and allows the water to pass direct from the tank 2 to the tank 7. The head of water in the tank 2 and the speed of the wheel are thus diminished. The tank 7 is provided with an overflow 21.
Patent GB-190611722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Gauging the Depth of Water and Sampling the Oil in the Oil Tanks of Steamers and the like.
Inventor: FLOEBACK AUGUST BERGER
Filed: 1906-05-19
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 11,722. Floback, A. B. May 19. Cask and like gauges ; sampling- gauges. - In apparatus for gauging the depth of water in oil tanks and for taking samples of oil, the various valves are operated by the tension in t h e suspending- cord, and a device is provided for locking the valves when closed. The gauge glass a, Fig.1, closes at the bottom on to a pad w, attached to a slide in the plate which connects together the two sampling- chambers q, these chambers being connected at the top by a plate and having valves s in the top for the admission of oil. The tube a is fitted at its upper end with a clip d, a spring c acting on this and keeping the tube valve normally open. Side pieces are attached to the clip d, and are acted upon by forked levers m pivoted in the side plates g, these levers being connected to an upper vertically movable cap o by vertical rods n. The side plates g support an upper fixed plate n beneath the cap n, the valve-rods passing through this plate. The vertical rods t of the valves s are also connected to the cap o, and are provided with cushioning-springs to allow some movement after the valves are closed. A shackle p, attached to a swivel in the plate o, is provided for lifting-purposes. While lowering or raising the instrument into or from the tank, the tension on the shackle acts through the rods t, n and levers m, thus keeping all the valves closed. When the instrument is resting on the bottom of the tank, the tension on the shackle is released and the valve open. Fig. 3 is a plan of the plate showing a device for locking the valves before the tension on the shackle is released after the instrument has been raised from the tank. A tongue is made integral with the swivel p. When the valves are open, this tongue fits in a slot in the plate h. When the instrument, however, is suspended, this tongue just clears the plate h and can then be turned out of line with the slot so as to prevent the valves from opening. The tongue is normally locked by a spring-pressed catch 3, but this catch can be released by pressing the knob 5 and lever 6. The depth of water in the tube is read directly from a scale 9 on one of the chambers q. A tube and cock are provided for drawing off the sample of oil from the chambers q. A thermometer 10 is attached to the instrument. The plate joining the tops of the chambers q is provided with holes 8 for the passage of oil to the tube a when the cover 7 is on the instrument.
Patent GB-190612285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clips for Retaining Serviettes, and the like in Position.
Inventor: STANLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-26
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 12,285. Stanley, W., and Stanley, T. May 26. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel-For retaining serviettes &c. in position, a clip A, the jaws of which have teeth a' for gripping the serviette, is combined with a safety-pin D. [Reference has b e e n directed under Patents s Act,- 1902, to Specifications No. 5880, A.D. 1890, No. 9354, A.D. 1893, and No. 3181, A.D. 1895.]
Patent GB-190617617-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Rapid Production of Electro-types
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
Filed: 1906-08-04
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 17,617. Coles, S. O. Cowper-. Aug, 4. Making printing-surfaces.-Relates to a process and apparatus for the rapid production of electrotypes, in which the electrolyte is sprayed on to the electrodes and is kept free from impurities and in the cupric state. The vat a is the usual wooden tank lined with lead ; the copper anodes c are suspended from copper rods b, and the moulds e are suspended from rods d. Beneath the rods bare pipes c' which are connected by flexible hose f and a pipe g with a filter tank h containing the electrolyte, the solution being pumped from the vat into the tank. A perforated U-shaped lead pipe i, with or without branch pipes, is connected to the pipe c<1> as shown ; the electrolyte is thus squirted out at an angle of about forty-five degrees to the surface of the anodes. The rods b, d are supported by laths l, k respectively. The rods d may be hollow and connected to the tank h, to assist the circulation. The electrolyte is sprayed into the tank hand passes through beds of sand j and blankets j<1>. Spray pipes may be arranged under the cathodes, or under both anodes and cathodes. In a modified form of the apparatus, the electrolyte is circulated by jets of air from similar pipes under the electrodes, these pipes being then connected with an air-compressor; in this case, the liquid from the filter tank is delivered directly into the vat.
Patent GB-190629024-A (GB)
Title: Non-skidding Appliance for Rolling Vehicles
Inventor: WIRTZ LUIS
Filed: 1906-12-20
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 29,024. Wirtz, L. Dec. 20. Slipping of wheels, preventing.-To prevent sideslip in any kind of road vehicle, a small auxiliary road wheel is mounted beneath the vehicle, preferably between the two rear wheels, the relative displacement between this wheel and the bearing- wheels during side-slip being utilized to release a spring which brings a drag, braking-edge, or wheel into contact with the ground. A wheel A, having a narrow periphery provided with road-gripping projections, is mounted on a lever B capable of swinging transversely about a pivot C and pressed downwards by an adjustable spring a<1>. The upper end of the lever B has two cam-surfaces b<1>, in the depression between which the end d' of a lever D normally rests, the other end of the lever D being provided with a projection d<3> which retains in compression a spring F. The spring F may be arranged about the main axle, as shown, or about a stud projecting from a bracket on the frame, and has a plate f<4> at its outer end moving in suitable guides. Against this plate rests a lever L, also pivoted to swing transversely of the vehicle, the lower end of which carries a brake edge or preferably an iron wheel M provided with side projections. When side-slip commences, the wheel A maintains its grip on the ground, thereby causing one or other of the cams b<1> to operate the lever D, release the spring F, and bring the brake edge or wheel M into contact with the road. The spring F is returned to its normal position by cables H connected to the plate f<1> and passing over pulleys h<1> to a lever at the front of the vehicle, or by other means, the other parts of the device being returned to normal position by balance weights or springs.
Patent GB-190704251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mercerising and Bleaching Cotton Yarns or Fabrics.
Inventor: SILVERWOOD ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-02-20
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 4251. Silverwood, A., and Taylor, J. Feb. 20. Bleaching. - Cotton fabrics and yarns are mercerized and bleached, the bleaching immediately following tho alkali treatment, or with only a washing between, so that only one souring and one preliminary and one subsequent washing are necessary. In a continuous process, the goods after being cleaned pass through a mercerizing- bath, are washed with hot water, pass through a suitable bleaching - bath, preferably of calcium hypochlorite, and are then led directly, or through a washing-bath, into a souring-bath, preferably of dilute hydrochloric acid, and finally pass through a washing-device.