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Patent GB-190418436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Circular Combing Machines.
Inventor: MEUNIER EMILE
Filed: 1904-08-25
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 18,436. Meunier, E. Sept. 23, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Combing - machines. - In Noble's and similar circular combing-machines, the flat or cylindrical dabbing-brushes, or a part thereof, are mounted elastically to reduce the shock and consequently the wear. According to one arrangement, the part A<1> of the brush which presses the fibres into the comb circles at their point of contact, and is thus exposed to the greatest wear, is made separate from the remainder A of the brush, and is secured to a spring C which is bolted to the part B of the dabbing-mechanism. The part A' works in a recess in the part A, which is also fixed to the arm B, and a finger a<2> at the free end of the spring works in a slot c<2>, at the opposite end, which is bent down. During working, the brush A<1> yields until the finger a<2> is pressed against the top end of the slot c<2>, and the bristles then descend perpendicularly amongst the comb teeth. In other arrangements, the yielding-device may be inserted between the complete brush and the dabbing- mechanism, or in the dabbing-mechanism.
Patent GB-190422683-A (GB)
Title: A New & Improved Fender.
Inventor: PRIDMORE GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-10-21
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 22,683. Smith, J. C. Oct. 20. Calliper and like gauges.-A direct-reading gauge has a flexible indicating-band actuated by the screwed gauging. spindle and kept in tension by a spring. Fig. 1 is a side view and Fig. 2 a section of the gauge. On the gauging spindle d, and connected thereto directly by a groove and feather, or by multiplying or reducing gear. is a sleeve s having attached to it a drum t. Teeth on the drum engage in perforations in the bind e, which is of paper, linen, xylonite, celluloid, metal, &c. ; or the band is pressed against the drum by a roller v. One storage roll k is attached to a spindle h, and the other roll loosely mounted on a spindle g and connected to it by a spiral spring, the casing of which revolves with the roll. The spindles g, h are connected by toothed wheels m, o, n. The roll k may also be connected to its spindle by a spring instead of being rigidly attached thereto. The band is guided by posts w in front of a window f in the casing of the mechanism, and may be graduated with two or more sets of figures according to different systems. When it is graduated for gauging wire, the spindle d may be connected to the roller t by variable gearing such as a fusee device, or may be geared to one of the rolls j, k. The thimble on the gauging-spindle may be bevelled and graduated. For longer measurements, the device may be attached to a head movab'e on a graduated bar, or may be adapted to fit jaws of different widths.
Patent GB-190427495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Surface Drain Gulleys.
Inventor: STIDDER JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1904-12-16
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 27,495. Stidder, J. G., and Cooper, J. E. Dec. 16. Gully traps ; flushing.-The chamber a of a gully is connected to, or formed with, a siphon pipe b so that water accumulates in the chamber, until at a suitable level the whole is discharged, thus flushing the drains. The rim of the gully is formed with a groove e' to receive the outer grating f, and with another e' to receive a funnel g, fitted with a second and finer grating h, which directs the water &c. entering the gully into the removable basket shown to retain solid matter. An overflow pipe d is provided for any excess of water. To ensure a quicker action of the siphon with a less body of water, an extra trap may be inserted as shown by the dotted lines'at z.
Patent GB-190427602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Abrading Shoes for Truing up Car Wheels.
Inventor: GRIFFIN JUDSON M
Filed: 1904-12-17
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 27,602. Griffin, J. M. April 30, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Wheels, trueing otherwise than by turning. - An abrading-shoe for trueing-up car wheels consists of a casing in which a plastic material is placed and is baked to form a grinding-surface. The case is formed with ribs 2, 3, 4, Figs. 1, 2, and 5, for holding the grinding material in place when in use, or the material is secured by a coiled wire 5, Fig. 3. passing round lugs 6, or by layers 8, 9, 10, Figs. 8 or 9, of foraminated material, webbing, or wire netting. The faces of the blocks are grooved, as shown in Fig. 9, so as to grind only those parts of the tyre which are not subject to wear.
Patent GB-190507402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Meters.
Inventor: MCCREARY ELMER HENRY
Filed: 1905-04-07
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 7402. McCreary, E. H., and Nieman, G. A. April 13, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Impulse and reaction meters.-A water meter has a semicircular partition 4, Fig. 2, formed in one with the base. A rotating disk carried by the central shaft has hinged vanes 11, shown in section in Fig. 3. These vanes, when down, fill up the passage, and are driven by the water entering at 15. The disk carrying the vanes has on its upper surface a projecting peg, which engages once in every revolution with a toothed wheel. From the latter the usual recording-mechanism is actuated.
Patent GB-190507608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamps, Cooking Stoves and the like.
Inventor: RUUD JOHAN
Filed: 1905-04-10
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 7608. Ruud, J. April 11, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Oil and spirit lamps.-Relates to lamps, applicable to cooking-stoves and the like. An annular water cistern i rests on ribs h on the oil reservoir a, so that, on t h e lamp upsetting, water flows through an annular opening k to the wick. The outer air supply passes under the cistern and between it and the wick-tube, and the central air-supply tube b terminates in a perforated cap c with an imperforate top d. The chimney is carried by a ring l on the cistern. In a modification, the outer wall x of the cistern is dispensed with, and the chimney is carried on the inner wall n.
Patent GB-190509916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Winding Yarns upon Bobbins or the like
Inventor: GOSLING FREDERICK HERBERT
Filed: 1905-05-11
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 9916. Gosling, F. H., and Taylor, E. May 11. Yarns, warping &c.-In a machine for winding yarns from warps, sections, beams, bobbins, or other sources, the receiving-bobbins are mounted, as shown, on inclined frames b in order to economize space. The threads pass between adjustable tension rollers v, and are seoarated by a " splitting- "device " u. The split- " ting-device " shown in Fig. 2 would he used with a winding-frame having six rows of spindles, the warps being divided into six vertical sections of twenty ends each. A gangway is provided across the machine to allow easy access to each bobbin. The traverse bar g is reciprocated by levers l, one of which is operated by a chain n attached to a bar o oscillated by a heart-cam p. The tin roller is preferably arranged with its axis in the plane of the wharls, and one or more spindles may be driven by each band. The Provisional Specification also states that the spindles may be vertical instead of perpendicular to the inclined frame.
Patent GB-190513452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rests or Holders for Knives, Forks, Spoons and the like.
Inventor: PADMORE ARTHUR MEYRICK
Filed: 1905-06-29
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 13,452. Padmore, A. M. July 8, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Knife, fork, and spoon rests or holders.-Two curved bars 1, 2 are united at the ends 3 and connected by a notched cross - bar 4. Notches or projecting fingers are also formed on the side bars so that the article rests in a side and in a central notch. The holder is supported by the ends 3 and by feet 5 depending from the middle part of the side bars.
Patent GB-190515958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Carrying and Exposing Dry Sensitive Photographic Plates or Films in the Camera.
Inventor: WISHART GEORGE
Filed: 1905-08-04
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 15,958. Wishart, G. Aug. 4. Dark slides; envelopes.-Relates to improvements on plate carriers and envelopes such as are described in Specification No. 10,097, A.D. 1904. The carriers are fitted with a hinged back and sliding shutter, and the cover of the envelope is withdrawn and returned together with the shutter. The inner part g, Figs. 6 and 7, of the envelope holding the plate or film is retained in the carrier by the piece 6, Fig. 1, on the hinged back 3 engaging the block 7. The outer cover h and inner sliding cover m are withdrawn together with the shutter 2, and returned with it by means of the flange 12 which pushes the cross-piece 13 on the outer part. This piece 13 is bevelled to form a light-tight connexion with the edge of the part g. After the cover has been pushed right home, a very slight return of the shutter 2 takes place by the spring 15. The spring clip for the hinged door consists of a bar of spring metal 8 secured to the edge by screws 9, the centre part being pressed down to release the outer ends from engagement with the catches 11. In a modified form, the sliding shutter is carried in the hinged door 3 and is formed with a projection which acts on a block 20 on the envelope cover. In a second modification, a plate supported by springs is attached to the inside of the back 3 and serves both as the stop for the block 7 and to hold the plate or film more securely in correct register for exposure. The sliding shutters 2 may be creased to bend over, and the outer cover of the envelopes may also be creased, as shown at 25, to bend with them.
Patent GB-190520153-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Burning Bricks and in Kilns therefor.
Inventor: PARKES ISAAC
Filed: 1905-10-05
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 20,153. Parkes, I. Oct. 5. Kilns.-Relates to a method of burning blue, red, brown, and other coloured bricks, and to a construction of kilns for carrying this method into effect. The furnace gases pass first through the bricks in the upper part of the kiln, and when the bricks in this part are properly burnt, the furnace gases are passed through the bricks in the lower part of the kiln only. A down-draught arched kiln for burning blue bricks is shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The furnace gases pass from the furnaces 1 over the partitions 2, and down through the bricks to a flue 6 below the kiln floor, as shown in Fig. 3. When the bricks in the upper part of the kiln are burnt, blue bricks 8 or dampers are removed to allow the furnace gases to pass directly through the lower bricks to the flue 6, as shown in Fig. 4. The bricks 8 may be replaced by fire-brick blocks with central openings fitted with loose fire-bricks. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 22,562, A.D. 1891.]
Patent GB-190524869-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Automatic Discharge of Firearms on Attaining a Predetermined Elevation.
Inventor: MANCIU THOMAS
Filed: 1905-11-30
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 24,869. Manciu, T. Nov. 30. Firing - appliances generally applicable.-Fig. 1 snows a longitudinal vertical section and Fig. 3 a transverse vertical section of a device for automatically discharging small -arms when a predetermined elevation is reached. The trigger-pulling part t is set in action by means of the arm i<1> of a pendulum dipping in a liquid or of a counterbalanced float arranged to maintain a constant horizontal position. The part t is driven rearwardly by the piece u, which is moved by the spring v, when the hooked pivoted lever y is depressed by the striker h, i pushing down the loop b<1> carried by the lever y. The striker h, i is carried in the tube e, which is adjustable for elevation by means of the arm c and clamp d. The release of the striker from its detent m mounted on the tube e is effected by the pendulum arm i<1> striking the lever q, which acts upon the long arm of the detent m. The device is set for firing by pushing forward the handle s.
Patent GB-190605669-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Peeling Potatoes, Apples, Bulbous Fruits and the like.
Inventor: ROTTKAMP JOHANN
Filed: 1906-03-08
Granted: 1907-03-08
Abstract: 5669. Rottkamp, J. March 8 Roots, peeling.-A peeling machine for fruit and vegetables comprises two revolving cylinders b, mounted on a perforated axis c, and provided externally with peeling- teeth which gradually shorten from one end of the cylinder to the other. Above the cylinders is mounted a series of receptacles on an endless chain, which receives a forward movement and reciprocating movement by suitable gearing m, n, o, the material in the receptacles being thus gradually carried over the revolving peeling cylinders. The sides h of the receptacles are provided with cutting-edges h<1>, and slides r<1> regulate the size of the openings at the bottom of the receptacles. The material is fed in at p, and emerges at q, the cover of the casing being provided with a number of slides by which the duration of the peeling can be varied. Water, entering by the pipe f, passes from the perforated pipe c through the interstices between the bars composing the cylinders, and washes away the peelings.
Patent GB-190606162-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Distributor or Sprinkler for Spraying Liquid upon Bacteria Beds and other Areas and a Method of Operating same.
Inventor: LEIGH ARTHUR GRAHAM
Filed: 1906-03-14
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 6162. Leigh, A. G. March 14. spray-producers and spreaders.-The rotating arms 5 of sewage distributing apparatus are supported by ties 8, 9 from a vertical shaft 1, which bears upon a boss 2 and a footstep 3 on a plate 4. The apparatus is rotated by the sewage, which is supplied by the pipe 11 and passes through orifices 7, striking against vanes 13 attached to the annular channel 10.
Patent GB-190606803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Glow Lamps.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1906-03-21
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 6803. Justice, P. M., [Deutsche Gasgl³hlicht Akt.-Ges. (Auerges.)]. March 21. Incandescent lamps. - Filaments of osmium or other metals are supported by hooks or loops carried by highly elastic insulated arms or spirals. When they are to be used in any position, the filaments a are made with sharp bends through which the hooks b pass, but if intended to hang vertically they are threaded through loops near their lower ends. The arms may be made of thin tantalum or other wire, or of several wires twisted together ; quartz glass may also be used. The loops or hooks may be made of the same or different materials, and may be provided with a small amount of a plastic substance, for instance a mixture of graphite and tar, to retain the filaments. The arms are inserted in platinum sockets which are fused into the bulb or into a central stem. Instead of elastic arms, pliable but inelastic ones may be used.
Patent GB-190612341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Range Boilers.
Inventor: KITCHEN JONATHAN
Filed: 1906-05-26
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 12,341. Kitchen, J. and Brown, H. C. May 26. Heating water.-Kitchen range and like boilers comprise horizontal tubes b, of large diameter, connecting end boxes a, one or both of which have cross-partitions c arranged to lengthen the path of the water circulating through the boiler. Sediment-collecting pcckets m may be fitted below the level of the grate, cleaning being effected by removal of screwed plugsj. The Provisional Specification states that horizontal chambers and vertical tubes, or both vertical and horizontal tubes, may be employed.
Patent GB-190612403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Shaking Confectionery and like Material into Moulds
Inventor: CARLSON GABRIEL
Filed: 1906-05-28
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 12,403. Carlson, G. May 28. Moulding confectionery.- Relates to a machine for shaking confectionery material into moulds and for brushing the surface of the confections during the shaking. Trays w, supporting the moulds charged with confectionery material, are carried by conveyer chains s passing round sprocketwheels p, q and travelling immediately above and in a direction opposite to chains r which pass round sprocket-wheels m, o. The chains s are formed with projections v, Fig. 3, which ride over projections v on the chain r and impart a shaking movement to the trays. The chains are supported by channel irons 9 on the frame of the machine. Brushes 16 carried by an arm 12 are swung across the trays during their passage through the machine.
Patent GB-190613957-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Fire Escape Apparatus.
Inventor: WALL WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-06-18
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 13,957. Wall, W. June 18. Fire-escapes.-A rope ladder is stored in a box close to a window in such a way that one end falls to the ground when the box is opened. A box a, Fig. 1, is mounted in a sloping position on a window sill, and is provided with a hinged front a' and a lid a<2>. A ladder b and ropes c are fastened to a bar d. The front a<1> and lid a<2> are preferably released electrically. A bolt carried by a spring plate is mounted upon the lid a<2> and engages a recess or link carried by the box a, an electromagnet being adapted to withdraw it and thus release the lid and front of the box, allowing them to fall into the position shown. An alarm bell or bells may be simultaneously rung. In a modifi. cation, shown in Fig. 3, two doors i, i<1> normally lie flush with the wall and are opened by springs when a retaining-bolt is withdrawn. In a further modification, the box is closed by a spring rollershutter.
Patent GB-190615054-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Protecting and Preserving Pneumatic and other Tyres
Inventor: KHAN VINCENT PIERRE KITABGI
Filed: 1906-07-02
Granted: 1907-07-02
Abstract: 15,054. Kitabgi Khan, V. P. July 2. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Tyres, pneumatic &c.-A protective cover for pneumatic and other elastic tyres comprises contiguous or overlapping flat transverse strips B of tempered steel or the like, the ends of which are preferably secured under the edges of the rim by hooks F integral with, or secured to, the strips. In the form shown, the strips are attached to chrome leather or other flexible material A, and have central treads C of studded leather or the like. Each strip may comprise two pieces joined centrally by a third piece. One or more strips of varying sizes and different materials may be superposed. The strips may be completely covered by a layer of leather or the like. To render the strips laterally-flexible, they may be provided with longitudinal slits or cuts preferably ending in round holes. The strips may be secured by riveting, soldering, or other method outside a band of steel, chain mail, chrome leather, canvas, rubber, or the like, and may have a metal band or metal pieces secured on their outer surfaces. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 16,752, A.D. 1894, No. 19,959, A.D. 1895, No. 16,374, A.D. 1899, No. 27,951, A.D. 1902, Nos. 20,972 and 27,190, A.D. 1904, and No. 20,131, A.D. 1905.]
Patent GB-190629151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lighting Systems for Electric Railway Carriages and Trains.
Filed: 1906-12-21
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 29,151. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, and Duke, A. M. Dec. 21. Distributing; lighting, systems of.- The circuits of electric train-lighting systems are so arranged that it is possible to light all the cars without having any direct connexion between the collectors of the different motorcars. A method of lighting a trailer car is shown in Fig. 1. A feeder wire 1 is connected to a lamp wire 2 by means of a throw-over switch b, the two wires being crossed at the trainwire coupler so that the feeder wire of one car is connected to the lamp 'wire of -the next, and vice versa. A method of lighting a motor-car is shown in Fig. 2, in which the lamp wire 2 may be connected to a wire of the current collector, or to the wire 1. The method of lighting a train consisting of two motorcars and a trailer car is shown in Fig. 3. The lamps a are furnished in duplicate, each group being supplied from a separate lamp wire. The lamp wire 2 of the car M<2> is connected to the current collector by a switch b<4>. The current then passes to the feeder wire 1 of the trailer car T, thence by the switch b<x> to the lamp wire 2 of the trailer car T, and so on, thereby supplying the upper group of lamps. The lamp wire 2<1> of the motorcar M' is connected to the current collector by means of a switch b<1>. The current then passes to the lamp wire 2<1> of the trailer car T,. through the switch b, and so on, thereby supplying the lower group of lamps. By this arrangement, only half the lights are extinguished when one of the motorcars passes over a dead section. When the system is used upon high-voltage alternating - current systems, step-down transformers t, t<1> are employed.
Patent GB-190702055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Typewriters
Inventor: MCDERMOTT CHARLES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1907-01-26
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 2055. McDermott, C. A. Jan. 26. Typewriters.- For reducing the noise produced in the operation of typewriters, the platen roller is provided with a h a r d rubber &c coating supported so as to be able to yield locally. A coating of soft, sponge rubber b is placed upon the core beneath the hard rubber a.
Patent GB-190709186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Equilising the Flow and Pressure in the Suction and Delivery Pipes of Pumps, Blowers and the like.
Inventor: THORP THOMAS
Filed: 1907-04-20
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 9186. Thorp, T. April 20. Compensating for irregularity of flow.-Comprises apparatus for equalizing the flow and pressure of fluids in the suction and delivery pipes of pumps, blowers, and like machines. For this purpose the suction or delivery pipe is connected to an expansible and contractible chamber, which is caused to expand and contract at a rate equal to that at which the volume sucked in or discharged increases above or decreases below the mean volume during each stroke. The apparatus is applicable to all types of pumps, and is illustrated in Fig. 4 as applied to a Beale's rotary blower. A double cam 19, designed in accordance with the above principle, is mounted on the shaft 1 of the blower, and actuates a piston 5 in the equalizing-chamber 4, of which the upper end is connected to the suction pipe of the blower and the lower end to the delivery pipe. The air pressure acting below the piston 5 keeps the lever 14 in contact with the cam. The lever has an adjustable pivot 5.