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Patent GB-190417796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Surveying Bore-holes.
Inventor: MARRIOTT HUGH FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 17,796. Marriott, H. F. Aug. 16. Deep - boring. - Relates to apparatus for determining the dip in boreholes, electricity being employed to obtain a continuous reading as the instrument is lowered into, and withdrawn from, the bore - hole. The external casing A of the instrument contains a hollow weighted semicylinder B, Fig. 1, supported by pivot pins or screws b, b<1>, as shown. The screw b<1> is insulated by a bush a<14> in a bottom disc a<1> secured by screws a<3> to the casing, while a pivot screw b<4>, at the top, is insulated by a similar bush b<5> in an upper disc b<2> forming one end of the semicylinder B. An ebonite disc C, secured to the upper end of the casing by screws c<2>, carries two contactrings c, c<1> connected by wires k, k<2> to metal discs a', a<6>. The circuit through the source of electricity, a galvanometer and a standard resistance box at the surface and resistance coils J, is controlled by the arm G of a plumb-bob F pivoted to a bar E secured to brackets D, D' carried by the semicylinder B. The platinum end of the arm G moves over platinum contacts h separated by insulating-material. The contacts h are connected to the resistance coils J in such a way that the movement of the switch arm G makes a free current, then a blank, then a resistance, then a blank, then a free current, and so on ; or so that the switch arm starts from a normal position with a maximum resistance in circuit and gradually cuts it out, or with a minimum resistance which is gradually increased, a blank being preferably arranged between each segment of the resistance. The upper end of the casing A has a screw-threaded part m into which is screwed the lower part N, Figs. 4 and 5, of the cable end. The entry of water into the apparatus is prevented by packing in a recess n<2> of the stuffing-box shown. Rings n<3>, r', gripping- pieces R, a screw-threaded gland-nut P, and a screw-threaded cap Q of the form shown are provided. The conductor ends K, L projecting from the cable pass through an insulating-bush s and are connected to terminals carrying two spring-pressed pins S, which make contact with the rings c, c<1>, Fig. 1. Fig. 7 shows a modification having three plumb-bobs F pivoted on the vertical rod E and connected together by rods f<1>.
Patent GB-190424860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Non-refillable Bottles
Inventor: WILKINSON HORACE MOUNTFORD
Filed: 1904-11-16
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 24,860. Wilkinson, H. M., [OuilliÚ, A.]. Nov. 16. Stoppers; refilling,preventing.-A plug p, of cork &c., adapted to fit in the neck of the bottle, is provided with a central tube d, the ends of which form seats for the two valves c, g, these valves be in g ground to their seats, and having their stems formed with guiding-projectionsf, i. The valves are enclosed by casings a, l formed with outlet-apertures a', m, these casings being fitted on the ends of the plug p. A ball b in the casing a normally rests on the valve c, while the valve g has a float j and a guide-stem k, which works through the casing l. When the plug p and its fittings have been inserted, a hood n is cemented to the neck, the outlet of the hood being enclosed by a cork o. The hood is formed or fitted with a baffle q, adapted to prevent tampering with the valve. If it be attempted to refill the bottle, under pressure, while it is held in an inverted position, the valve q may be displaced and allow a little liquid to enter, but, as the air cannot escape, the internal pressure increases so that the valve g will ultimately be seated fast, or the bottle burst.
Patent GB-190427651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Verniers.
Inventor: CROOKES SAMUEL IRWIN
Filed: 1904-12-19
Granted: 1905-12-19
Abstract: 27,651. Crookes, S. I. Dec. 19. Measures of length.-Vernier scales are marked on two flat plates P, one on each surface of the ruler or other scale. The plates P are connected together by pins F, passing through a central slot S in the ruler R. Two or more of the double verniers may be applied to one scale.
Patent GB-190428472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Pumps.
Inventor: MILLS DAVID
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 28,472. Mills, D. Dec. 27. Air pumps.-In an air pump for exhausting steam-engine condensers, a hollow double plunger d, having a large and a small diameter connected by a conical part, works with minimum clearance in a correspondingly-shaped open pump barrel. Near the end of the up-stroke, the condensed water in the charge drawn through the inlet valve o escapes through ports l into the smaller portion of the barrel. On the down-stroke, the water is pumped through a non-return valve m direct to the boilers, and a mixture of air and water-vapour is delivered through the outlet valve p. The nuts for securing the gland f and the gudgeon-pin are easily accessible. Cooling-water may be circulated above the piston. There are preferably two such pumps, which are arranged side by side and are driven from cranks set at 180 degrees apart.
Patent GB-190503388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversing and Disconnecting Gear for Screw Propeller Shafts.
Inventor: HALLIDAY THOMAS
Filed: 1905-02-18
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 3388. Halliday, T. Feb. 18. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Brakes.-In a brake for use in connexion with an epicyclic reversing-gear for motor launches, a disk carrying the planet pinions d is formed with a braking-surface c<2> adapted to be brought against a corresponding fixed surface f. The braking- surfaces may be provided with tapered ridges p, Figs. 3 and 4, fitting into grooves o that are widened at q where they are deepest to allow for wear. To provide for the escape of grit &c., the ridges p are interrupted at intervals by openings r, the segments that remain being arranged to break joint. Reference is made to Specifications No. 1931, A.D. 1871, No. 21,222, A.D. 1898, and No. 16,386 A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.].
Patent GB-190517478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Wheels and Vanes or Turbines, Centrifugal and similar Pumps.
Inventor: LORENZ HANS
Filed: 1905-08-29
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 17,478. Lorenz, H. Aug. 29. Turbines.-Relates to a method of obtaining the shapes of the walls and vanes of axial, radial, or axial-radial flow turbines, centrifugal pumps, and the like for liquids and gases. In order that the wheel buckets may be completely filled, the walls A, B, Fig. 5, of the wheel follow two # curves, differing only by a constant, and adapted to maintain the continuity of the current of fluid. The vanes C, Fig. 6, are shaped so that each unit of fluid produces the same torque. The Specification contains a mathematical explanation of ways of obtaining the curves.
Patent GB-190522497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fire-extinguishing Apparatus.
Inventor: SENING AUGUST EMIL MAX
Filed: 1905-11-03
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 22,497. Sening, A. E. M. Nov. 3 Portable pressure reservoirs.-Relates to portable pressure reservoirs of the type described in Specification No. 8299, A.D. 1888. A cylindrical tank a contains water &c., which is discharged on to a fire by means of compressed carbon dioxide &c. contained in a receptacle g carried in a receiver d, which screws into a flanged socket c fitted over a hole b through which the tank is filled. Arms f are provided for the ready fixing of the receiver d, to which is screwed a cap h provided with a handle i by which the vessel may be carried. The other end of the receiver d is fitted with a hollow plug r, Fig. 2, provided with a narrow neck r<1> which fits into a recess in the stopper m of the cartridge g. The cartridge is fitted with a valve n, Fig. 4, resting on a valve-rod o having cut-away portions at the sides and in the head. Between the plug r and flanges in the receiver d is provided packing consisting of a robber ring, a leather washer v, and a metal washer u, so that, when the cap h is screwed down, the cartridge g is forced down on to this flexible packing, opening the valve n and releasing the compressed gas, which escapes into the tank a, forcing out the water through a pipe w provided with a nozzle x. The apparatus can be sealed by a wire-lead seal passed through holes k, l.
Patent GB-190602396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Attachments for Water-taps and the like.
Inventor: DEWHURST JOHN
Filed: 1906-01-31
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 2396. Dewhurst, J. Jan. 31. Spraying, preventing.- An attachment to water taps to prevent spraying consists of a nozzle d which screws into a ring a, thereby retaining in place gauze and other fittings. The ring fits over a flange of a part provided with ribs c<1>, which are compressed against packing b by a band f and tightening-bolt g. The ribs c<1> may be made integral with the ring a.
Patent GB-190605323-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Complete Extraction of Inulin from the Tubercles containing it, with the object of the Commercial Production thereof.
Inventor: VECCHIS INEO DE
Filed: 1906-03-05
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 5323. Vecchis, I. de, and Sani, A. March 5. Inulin.-The tubercles from which inulin is to be extracted are washed and sliced in apparatus such as is used in beet-sugar manufacture. The slices are submitted to a hot diffusion process, and the juice so obtained is heated up still further to cause the separation of albuminoid substances. The juice is then filtered and introduced into a multiple-effect vacuum evaporating-battery. After concentration, it is again heated and filtered hot through animal charcoal. The purified juice is cooled until the bulk of the inulin has crystallized out, the crystals are removed, and the motherliquors are again filtered through animal charcoal and concentrated further in a vacuum vessel; a further amount of slightly impure inulin is obtained by cooling and by centrifugal action. This impure product may be used in bread-making, or it may be again dissolved in the thick juices before filtration through charcoal. The final syrup may be utilized for the production of alcohol, or as a cattle food ; the residues after the diffusion process may also, after compression, be utilized for the latter purpose.
Patent GB-190610237-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Cutting Vegetables and Fruit.
Inventor: VAHLE GOTTLIEB
Filed: 1906-05-01
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 10,237. Vahle, G., and Grabe, H. May 1. Cutting and slicing vegetables.-In a machine for cutting vegetables and fruit into slices or strips, an horizontal knife d to which may be attached vertical knives d' is secured to rails m projecting through a plate c, and is reciprocated below a hopper along with the plate by a bent shaft a and a connecting-rod b. The rails m are connected to slides y in guides e attached to the plate c, and are adjusted to alter the thickness of the slices by levers x having slots v into which pins on the slides y project. The hopper is supported on bars f which rest on the rails m and are vertically adjusted with them but are prevented from oscillating by pins t projecting into vertical grooves attached to the table frame. Vertical knives d' are attached to the knife d by a bar k, Fig. 8, passing through openings in the knives and connected by screws l to the knifed. The knives d' are separated by distance-pieces i.
Patent GB-190611650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Methods of Producing Stereotypes or Printing Surfaces.
Inventor: BRYAN JOSEPH PETER
Filed: 1906-05-18
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 11,650. Bryan, J. P. May 18. Printing-surfaces. -Relates to the production of stereotypes, particularly applicable for use in addressi n g - machines. A surface in intaglio is produced by casting from relief characters 12, formed on blocks 11, secured by keys 13 in matrices 10, which may be constructed for use in a linotype machine. The slug or surface thus produced is then pressed into the material of which the printing-surface is to be produced, thus forming the characters in relief. The material may be a wax composition or celluloid, rubber, casein, &c.
Patent GB-190613103-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable Device for Suspending Coats.
Inventor: CLARK FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-06-06
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 13,103. Clark, F. W. June 6. Suspenders for articles of dress.-A portable coat suspender consists of two arms, which may have the form of curved wire loops a, Figs. 1 and 2, pivoted at b to a wire hook c. In use, the turneddown ends g abut one against the other and against the lower end of the shank of the hook c. The broad ends of the loop fit into the shoulders of the garment, preventing creases. The arms may be of wood, stamped or cast metal, or other material, suitably shaped and widened at the ends. A bow may be made on the shank of the hook c, to take the neck-band. The suspender folds together, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190613148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleansing Street Surfaces.
Inventor: CAINK THOMAS
Filed: 1906-06-07
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 13,148. Caink, T. June 7. Scraping or sweeping machines; watering-carts.- The discharge pipe A of a watering -cart is mounted obliquely, with the hindmost jet adjacent to the kerb side of the vehicle. The jets are directed towards the kerb, and strike the road surface at an angle so that their cleansing effects add together towards the kerb. Behind and approximately parallel to the pipe A is a sectional echeloned brush or squeegee B, which can be pressed on the road surface or raised therefrom. Two or more distributing-pipes and scrapers may be used. In a modification, the water tank is omitted, the supply being drawn from a hydrant by a flexible hose which enables the vehicle to be drawn over successive sections of the road.
Patent GB-190614626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pulverizing or Grinding Mills.
Inventor: FULLER JAMES WHEELER
Filed: 1906-06-26
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 14,626. Fuller, J. W. June 26. Ball-and-ring mills.-To the carrier c is removably secured a frame f having arms f<2> to which is secured a piece H, consisting of two connected rings h<1>, h<2>. Wings g are secured to the upper ring h<2>, and wings h<4> to the ring h<1>; the latter are formed with flanges h<6>. Under the action of the blades, pulverized matter is drawn from the mill and urged against screens d. That which passes through descends by passages d<6> into a chamber d<7> having an outlet c<4>; the rest falls back upon the balls c'. The deposit on the top of the ring c<2> is swept off by the flanges h<6>. The mill may be used for pulverizing cement, coal, culm, clinker, &c.
Patent GB-190617599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: WYNNE EDWIN HODGSON
Filed: 1906-08-04
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 17,599. Wynne, E. H. Aug. 4. Uppers. - Boots and shoes with laced uppers are provided with tabs or flaps to cover the eyelets and laces, and to prevent rain &c. from passing through the lacing- openings. The tabs 1 are sew n or otherwise secured to the front meeting edges 2 of the upper 3, and to the vamp 7, while their top ends 8 are detachably fastened to the upper by spring buttons or the like. If desired, the tabs may be out integrally with the upper.
Patent GB-190621851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Propelling Devices for Ships and Boats
Inventor: PIERI POMPEO
Filed: 1906-10-03
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 21,851. Pieri, P. Oct. 3. Paddle - wheels; screw propellers. - In propeller devices arranged on the longitudinal axis of the ship and inside the hull, each of the blades or paddles is formed of several curved elements e<1>, e<2>, e<3>, e<4>, e<5> the adjacent edges of which are joined together to form surfaces of V- shaped section, as shown in Fig. 3. Each of these elements consists of three similarly-curved parts, such as f, g, h, extending radially from the hub. The blades of ordinary paddle-wheels may be similarly constructed.
Patent GB-190622689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships Driven by Screw Propellers.
Inventor: HUBER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1906-10-13
Granted: 1907-10-12
Abstract: 22,689. Huber, A. Oct. 13. Hulls.-In a ship with a flat bottom, having a rearwardlyascending flattened portion of uniform breadth starting at a suitable distance from the stern frame a, the sloped part, which is straight, curved or of any other suitable section longitudinally, is flattened in cross-section, and extends to the full width of the ship. The water, as it passes from beneath the ship, fills the space forward of the propeller and tends to help the ship forward by its pressure on the sloping surface. To prevent water from streaming laterally into the gap, the sides of the ship are extended downward to form side walls c, upon which propellers may be carried.
Patent GB-190625866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle and like Pedals.
Inventor: HUNN WALTER FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-11-15
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 25,866. Hunn, W. F. Nov. 15. Pedals, toe-plates for. The pedals of cycles &c. are provided with a sloping toe-plate rising upwards in front, and a similar plate sloping downwards at the back to receive the toe when the pedal is reversed. The end plates of the pedal are extended to the front and rear to carry plates b, c, having lugs g by which they are bolted to the extensions. The bars d may be secured to the end plates by bolts and nuts e, so that the pedal may be readily changed from the rat-trap to the rubber type, or vice versa.
Patent GB-190627196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Picker Motions for Looms.
Inventor: KLAUS FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1906-11-29
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 27,196. Klaus, F. Nov. 29. Loom picking - mechanism. - In double looms, the central picking- staffs g are driven from the outer staffs by wire connexions, adjustable by means such as turn-buckles m.
Patent GB-190629396-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Producing Gas for Power Purposes.
Inventor: BARKER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-12-24
Granted: 1907-12-24
Abstract: 29,396. Barker, F. W., and White, T. L. Sept. 12, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Carburetting.- Gas for power purposes is produced by bringing dilute alcohol- and air simultaneously into contact with calcium carbide. In n the apparatus shown as an example, air issuing from a pipe d atomizes alcohol issuing from a pipe c, and the mixture passes to a chamber e where it impinges on carbide supported on a sieve f. The water present generates acetylene in contact with the carbide, and the heat liberated further assists the vaporization of the alcohol. The final mixture of air, acetylene, and alcohol vapour passes by the pipe b to the combustion chamber. A hopper g with a valve h may be provided for supplying carbide to the chamber e, and the latter may be heated by a pipe i. If ethyl or methyl alcohol is to be used, it must first be suitably diluted.
Patent GB-190702160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Sparking Mechanism for Explosion Engines
Inventor: GIANOLI LOUIS ALEXANDER
Filed: 1907-01-28
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 2160. Gianoli, L. A. Jan. 29, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Switches.-The distributor of an electric ignition system for internal-combustion engines is driven directly from the magnet shaft without the aid of reducing-gear. A rod h forms the axis of the armature, and is connected to the secondary wire i and traverses the insulating-pieces j, k, mounted in a plate l capable of rotating upon ball bearings m. A pinion g is mounted upon the axle h and gears with pinions a, b, which run inside an annular ring d of insulating-material, the latter carrying fixed contacts e<1>, e<2>, e<3>, e<4> connected to terminals f<1>, f<2>, f<3>, f<4> connected to the cylinders. The pinions a, b are mounted upon axes a<1>, b<1>, connected by a yoke c, and successively complete the secondary circuit through the contacts e<1>, e<2>, e<3>, e<1>. In modified forms, the pinions a, b are free and held in place by an overlapping plate ; or, three pinions may be used instead of two.
Patent GB-190703494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Alumino-silicates or Artificial Zeolites.
Inventor: GANS ROBERT
Filed: 1907-02-12
Granted: 1908-02-12
Abstract: 3494. Gans, R. Feb. 23, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Aluminium alkali silicates.-Hydrated aluminium alkali silicates or artificial zeolates are produced by fusing together alumina, or an aluminate, or an aluminium silicate, or other aluminiferous mineral, with an alkali, or alkali carbonate, such as sodium carbonate, and quartz, or a substance containing quartz in such proportions that there is enough but no excess of alkali ; or an alkali silicate may be substituted for the alkali and quartz. The melt is extracted with water, when the aluminium alkali silicate becomes hydrated and crystalline. Examples are given in which the composition of the melt before hydration is represented by Al2O3, 10 SiO2, 10 Na2O. It is stated that if the proportion of alkali is too much reduced, for example alumina and silica represented by 2 Al2O3 9 SiO2 with alkali represented by 2 Na2CO3, the product obtained is a nepheline or eolith. Specification No. 1988, A.D. 1858, is referred to.
Patent GB-190704274-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Interlocking Apparatus for Railways and Tramways
Filed: 1907-02-21
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 4274. Edmonds, C. H. W., and McKenzie & Holland. Feb. 21. Switches, partly electro-magnetic. In a railway signalling-apparatus, a hand-lever rotates a make and-break contact - roller and a further rotary movement is given to the roller by the armature of an electro-magnet. This further movement causes an indication to be given of the position of the points. The hand-lever 2, Fig. 1, is connected at its lower end to a motion-plate 11, Figs. 1 and 2, and a transverse slot 15, Fig. 2, in the motion-plate actuates the stud 16 attached to the contact-roller 17, which is thus rotated to make and break the point or signal controlling contacts 28, 28<a>. The stops 18, 18<a> prevent the movement of the motionplate when the stud 16 is raised in front of them by further rotation of the roller. This further rotation is given by the upward movement of the armature rod 20<a>, Fig. 5, when the circuit of the electro-magnet 19 is closed through the points contacts and through the contacts 32 or 32<a>. This further movement causes a projection on the roller 17 to compress one of the springs 22, 22<a> and indicate the position of the points on the three-flag indicator 26, and also makes the contacts 29, 29<a>, in readiness for the reverse operation. The indication contact-pieces 32, 32<a>, Fig. 1, are adapted to make contact with a piece on the insulating-block 9 which is moved by the actuation of the rod 4, which lifts the pin 5 in the slotted T-piece 6, thus breaking the contact at 32, and placing the slot in such a position that the T-piece, which is pivoted on the frame, is not moved by the movement of the lever 2. When this lever is moved over and the catch-rod dropped, the bar 8 is again moved through the T-piece and completes the contact at 32<a>.
Patent GB-190705990-A (GB)
Title: Improved Wedging Device for Mines or Quarries.
Inventor: TATTERSALL JOHN
Filed: 1907-03-12
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 5990. Tattersall, J. March 12. Breaking - down appliances.-In an hydraulically - operated wedging- device of the kind comprising a stem D<1> having one or more wedges E' formed thereon, and a split socket F' fitting the bore and having internal surfaces corresponding with the wedges, the hydraulic cylinder A is detachably connected by links K to arms J on the socket F'. After the socket has been forced open, the cylinder A is preferably taken off at the joints I and attached in turn to each of a series of wedges. The links K may be hinged, and a spring catch on the spindle D' may be substituted for the joints I. The parts may be held together when not in use by a ring placed in a groove G<1>.