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Patent GB-190416376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wrenches for Pipes and other Work
Inventor: ELY ALFRED GREGORY
Filed: 1904-07-25
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 16,376. Ely, A. G. July 25. Wrenches.-A wrench for pipes and other work consists of a hand-piece A with two guides having enlarged ends a<6> bearing against shoulders in a vertical slot passing through the screwed part of the movable jaw C, the other end of the slot being closed by a projection on a filler D. The jaw C is moved by a nut B fitted loosely between the guides on the hand-piece and pressed down by a spring d'. The piece A has a shoulder a<4>, and its jaw, which is fixed in a slot, has a shoulder a<5>, which shoulders contact with the movable jaw and prevent straining. For use as a monkey wrench, the jaws are not toothed, and the spring is removed, the nut B also fitting closely between the guides.
Patent GB-190427086-A (GB)
Title: Improved Protective Cover for the Pneumatic Tyres of Cycles of all kinds.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1904-12-12
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 27,086. Thompson, W. P., [Albers, J.]. Dec. 12. Tyres, pneumatic.-To prevent bursting, puncturing, and slipping, the tyre cover 2 is completely enclosed by, and vulcanized to, a leather casing 1, having bifurcated rivets 6 inserted at the tread and clinched in a strengthening-strip 5.
Patent GB-190502135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Turbines.
Inventor: ROBERTS WILLIAM MIRRLEES
Filed: 1905-02-03
Granted: 1906-02-03
Abstract: 2135. Roberts, W. M. Feb. 3. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for.- Leakage from one stage to another in a steam turbine is prevented by forming concentric or spiral grooves g either in the bushes or on the wheelhubs, as shown in Figs. 15 and 17, and also by forming grooves g on the faces of the wheels or bushes as shown in Figs. 16 and 18.
Patent GB-190502881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sanitary Dustbins.
Inventor: RICHARDS JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-02-11
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 2881. Richards, J. Feb. 11. Dust - bins. - A loose removable bottom b is supported inside the bin a on crosspieces c.
Patent GB-190505960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Theodolites, Sextants and similar Instruments.
Inventor: REEVES EDWARD AYEARST
Filed: 1905-03-21
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 5960. Reeves, E. A. March 21. Surveying -instruments. -A. theodolite, transit instrument, sextant, range-finder, or the like is provided with a graduated drum and a pointer on the tangent screw, to read the fractional part of a scale division, usually read by a vernier or micrometer. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show the vertical arcf of a theodolite or transit instrument, the arm q of which carries the tangent screw a. This screw engages a nut c carried by one of the clamping- plates d, and turns in a bearing mounted on the arm q. The graduated drum h is secured to the tangent screw by a weak spring i which normally keeps a stop k against a pointer fixed to the screw. When the instrument has been adjusted and the nearest division on the scale f read, the drum h is clamped in position by arms m working through a slot in a bracket P, and pivoted to an operating finger-lever o. The tangent screw is turned back until the nearest scale division is read on the scale f, and then the pointer g indicates the small angle to be measured on the drum h. In applying the invention to the horizontal arc of the same instrument, the nut c may be connected to the vernier plate, which carries a small glazed frame, the scale being read between two lines on the glass. The drum may be clamped by a block operated by a nut and screw, and carried by a bracket secured to the tangent-screw bearing.
Patent GB-190508341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Kinematographic Exhibitions.
Inventor: EFFING PAUL
Filed: 1905-04-19
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 8341. Effing, P. April 19. Kinematographs.-In kinematographic exhibitions, one or more lanterns 1 are used to project the stationary parts of a picture on a screen, while one or more kinematograpbs 2 are used to project the parts of the picture in motion. The kinematographs are adjusted by vertical and horizontal rotating mechanism, so as to project objects on to the desired parts of the picture. The light used with the kinematographs is fifteen per cent stronger than that used with the ordinary lanterns. Apertured frames are used with the kinematographs, to cut off the light at the unprinted parts of the films. These frames may slide in grooves in the doors of the kinematographs. The lantern slides may be made opaque at the parts corresponding to the parts of the projected picture on which the moving objects are projected.
Patent GB-190508894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Throwing Animals into the Air for Exhibition Purposes.
Inventor: WULFF EDUARD
Filed: 1905-04-27
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 8894. Wulff, E. April 27. Acrobatic apparatus.-An apparatus similar to that described in Specification No. 8713, A.D. 1904, for projecting animals so that they turn somersaults in the air, is constructed with a catch device for the hinged platform 3, Figs. 1 and 2, by means of which the animal is projected, consisting of two pivoted latches 4, Fig. 2, which are actuated by links 6 attached to nuts 7 moving on a screw spindle 8, mounted in bearings 9 and operated by suitable gearing. Instead of being raised by springs, the platform 3 is lifted by strong rubber cables 17 passing around pulleys 14, 13, the latter being hooked to the platform. The cables 17 are stretched by steel cables 16, which pass around a winding-drum. The animals are supported on the platform 3 by rings on corsets worn by the animals, which are fastened to hooks 20 on screw spindles 19 working in hollow supports 18, so that the hooks may be adjusted in height. The hooks are retained in position, until just before the platform reaches the elevation at which the animal is projected, by means of pins 25, supported by brackets 26 and connected to ropes 23, which are connected to the fixed base of the apparatus and are kept in position by springs 28 and pulleys 22 mounted, in brackets 21. The movement of the plate 3 is limited by a strip or band of material connected to the plate and to the fixed base.
Patent GB-190509545-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Key Hole Protector.
Inventor: BRZITWA JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-05-05
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 9545. Brzitwa, J. May 5. Locks, key; keyholes, obstructing.-Relates to a device for insertion into the keyhole of a lock to prevent picking &c., which, in the case of door locks, can be inserted from either side. The device consists of a main portion A and a key B, connected together when removed from the keyhole by a bayonet-joint b<1>, g. The portion A consists of three parts a, a, a', the parts a, a<2> being rigidly fixed together by a pin c passing loosely through the part a<1>. The parts a, a' are provided with spring divided pins d so that, when the key B is removed, the part A forms a rigid whole. After insertion in the keyhole, the key B is turned so as to move the part a<2> into the position shown in Fig. 3. In this position, the key B can be removed to free the pins d and lock the parts a, a<1>, a<2> together, the bits f<1>, f<2> effectively preventing the device from being removed from the keyhole.
Patent GB-190510003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Sliding Lights of Motor and other Omnibuses, Tram Cars, Cabs, and the like.
Filed: 1905-05-12
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 10,003. Metropolitan Amalgamated railway Carriage and Wagon Co., and Currall, J. S. May 2. Motor road vehicles. - Sliding lights of motoromnibuses are slid upwards from the vertical closed position to an inclined or horizontal open position under the roof, the window frames being grooved for the reception of rollers provided at the four corners of the sashes. A sash on reaching its highest position presses against a spring plunger, which securely holds the lower end in side niches of the grooves of the framing. The sash rollers 3 are mounted for the prevention of rattling on hollow axles 14 carried by plates 16 fixed to the corners of the sash. Each axle 14 contains a spring, which presses a ball 18 against the contracted end as shown. To enable the ball to turn and run more easily on the window-frame groove, it may bear on an auxiliary ring of balls 24 running on a metal disk 23.
Patent GB-190513996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks for Curtains and the like.
Inventor: WALTERS WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-07-07
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 13,996. Walters, W. July 7. Hooks.-A curtain hook made from one piece of wire consists of three spike ended hooks a, b, c. The hook c passes through the curtain and engages the eye of the curtain rod. The hooks a, bare passed through the curtain and slightly pressed together.
Patent GB-190514527-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Producing Luminous Outline Designs or Images on a Magic-lantern Slide while being Exhibited.
Inventor: FORBES ANDREW
Filed: 1905-07-14
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 14,527. Forbes, A. July 14. Magic -lantern apparatus. - Relates to means for producing designs upon a magic-lantern slide while being exhibited. The graving-point 19 is moved by rods 15,16 over the slide 4, which is coated with some opaque substance. The rods are pivoted to slide pieces 13, 14, carried by the cranks 11, 12, which. turn with the spindles 9, 10, the former of which is driven in any suitable manner, the motion being communicated t o the latter by a belt 36 and wheels 27, 24,25. The wheels 27, 24 are mounted on a rocking frame 22, in order that the wheel 25 may be changed for one o f different size. Star-wheels 29, attached to the screws 28, which move the slides 13, 14, engage pins 30, 31 at each revolution of the cranks, thus causing a gradual change in the oscillation of the rods 15, 16. The slide 4 can also be rotated, motion being communicated to the wheel 6 by the belt 33, loose pulley 35, and belt 36.
Patent GB-190521968-A (GB)
Title: A New Method of Securing Type Formes on Letterpress Printing Machines.
Inventor: POSSNETT VERNON
Filed: 1905-10-28
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 21,968. Possnett, V. Oct. 28. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not pairl). Printing-surfaces.-Relates to devices in which the forme is secured on the bed of the machine by means of a cross-bar, the ends of which engage racks on the sides of the machine. The notches in the racks are inclined or so formed as to prevent the cross-bar a from rising, the ends a<1> of the cross-bar engaging the rack being of corresponding form. Screws b, passing through the cross-bar, carry undercut clamping-pieces c which engage the chase. The clamping-pieces may be provided with tongues passing through slots in the cross-bar, and pressure may then be applied either by means of screws or by wood or metal quoins between the clamping-pieces and the cross-bar.
Patent GB-190525730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Billiard Cues.
Inventor: ADORJAN JULIUS
Filed: 1905-12-11
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 25,730. Adorjan, J. Dec. 11. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Billiards &c.-Cues are provided with weights so that their weight and balance may be adjusted. As shown in Fig. 1, a cue 1 is formed with a cylindrical bore 2, in which are fitted a number of weights 11, separated by light sleeves 12, the weights being arranged on a rod 9, which screws into a lock-nut 4 and is fixed to the butt end 1<1> of the cue. The end 1<1> screws into the cue 1, so that the rod 9 can be removed to alter the arrangements of the weights. The butt end 1<1> may be formed with a recess 14 for receiving a weight 15 adapted to weight the lower end of the cue. This result may also be obtained, as in the modification shown in Fig. 2, by extending the bore 2 farther down the cue. The rod 9 is in this case attached to a wing-nut 7<1>, which screws into a tapped ring 6<1>, and the end of the rod abuts against a compressible washer 4<1>. The nut 7<1> may be replaced by a plain cylinder, and the end of the rod may screw into a washer. The weights 11 may be secured to the rod 9 by means of countersunk set-screws &c., a suitable packing being used to prevent noise. In a further modification, the lower part of the cue is formed in two halves cemented together, and the rod 9 is shaped so as to fit the bore, which is formed in only one half of the cue. The rod 9 is recessed.to receive pieces similar to the pieces 11, 12. The rod 9 is formed with a head to assist its withdrawal, and is held in place by a spring catch which engages a notch, or by other means.
Patent GB-190602334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sound Boxes for Talking Machines.
Filed: 1906-01-30
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 2334. Lake, H. H., [Victor Talking Machine Co.]. Jan. 30. Roller bearings; knife-edge and like rocking bearings.-The needle holder of a gramophone soundbox is mounted by the aid of smooth constraints alone so as to have one degree of freedom without the use of springs. The needle holder 8 is attached at one end to the diaphragm and at the other end carries the needle 10, if required in the manner described in Specification No. 22,516, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Electric telegraphs &c.]. To this holder is rigidly attached a cross-bar 11, which is restrained in one direction by a smooth pin 14 and rocks between two grooved screw heads 12, 13 placed on opposite sides of the cross-bar. The last constraint is furnished by the upward pressure of the record surface, which prevents any motion of the needle holder except an oscillation about the axis of the cross-bar. The cross-bar 11 may be coated with india-rubber to prevent harsh sounds.
Patent GB-190609019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Caramels and the like.
Inventor: GAEBEL RICHARD
Filed: 1906-04-14
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 9019. Gaebel, R. April 14. Moulding confectionery &c.-In a machine for making caramels &c., the stream of material is fed in between the converging parts of two cooperating endless chains 5, forming open-sided moulds through the ends of which opposing dies 3 operate to shape the sweets.
Patent GB-190611044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coat Holders.
Inventor: DOYLE WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-11
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 11,044. Doyle, W. May 11. Hooks.-A coat holder or book comprises two parallel hooked bars 2, pivoted to the frame 1 and acted upon by the spring 11, the gripper 4, and the link 8, which is pivoted to the frame 1, and causes the gripper to swing towards the end of the bars 2 when a garment is placed on the hook. The spring 11 restores the parts to their normal position. The connexion 7 between the link 8 and the gripper 4 is of a ball-and-socket type. For supporting a coat in position, to allow the wearer to put it on, the coat is held by a pair of the holders or hooks.
Patent GB-190613935-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Drying Blast Air for Metallurgical Purposes
Inventor: CATTANEO GIUSEPPE
Filed: 1906-06-18
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 13,935. Cattaneo, G., and Schlesinger, J. June 18. Drying air. -Relates to apparatus for drying blast air for metallurgical operations, in which the air is passed through a rain of cooled hygroscopic fluid, the fluid being conceutrated and cooled as it becomes weakened and warmed. The cooling- tank e is provided with a by-pass leading to the concentrator C, so that a portion only of the diluted liquid is passed, through the concentrator. In a heat-equalizer E placed in the circuit, the cold liquid flowing to the concentrator and the warm liquid flowing from the concentrator exchange their heat. The air is drawn by a blowing-engine through a chamber containing a series of trays b over which the cold liquid falls in cascades. The liquid passes to the tank e where it is cooled by a coil f, and is subsequently returned to the reservoir C supplying the distributing- pipes a. This tank e is provided with a partition i, which allows the liquid to flow to the outlet pipe l as the volume of liquid increases owing to absorption of moisture from the air. The pipe l leads to the concentrator C through the heat-interchanger E. According to the Provisional Specification, all the diluted liquid may be passed through the concentrator.
Patent GB-190614853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Cardboard Boxes.
Inventor: FOSTER ALBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-06-30
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 14,853. Foster, A. W., and Smith, W. H. June 30. Folding cardboard boxes.-In cartons, the slotted end flaps are provided with secondary locking-flaps to hold down the flaps provided with the projections. The flap C, Fig. 2, is cut at B, leaving a portion b, which is secured by adhesive to the top of the flap D, after the end of the box is made up. In the forms shown in Figs. 6 and 8, the flap b engages slots d' or a slit d<2> in the flap D.
Patent GB-190618938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Metallic Staples.
Filed: 1906-08-24
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 18,938. Lake, H. H., [Greenfield Automatic Fastener Co.]. Aug. 24. Staples.-In a strip of connected complete metal staples, the staples are joined together only at the outer ends of the backs B, and are separated from each other by holes R of oblong or other shape.
Patent GB-190624111-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Advertising Device.
Inventor: WALLIS HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1906-10-29
Granted: 1907-10-29
Abstract: 24,111. Wallis, H. J. Oct. 29. Advertising.-Relates to changing advertisements in connexion with a trolly or the like. A trolly a on wheels b carries a casing c supported by end standards and covered by a roof c'. Behind openings c' in the casings, advertisements carried on bands e are exposed. The bands are fixed to independent rollers d, d' and pass round guide-rollers f. They are revolved by handles at the end, or may be continuously operated by gearing from the wheels. One sheet e only may be used, the advertisements being on one or both sides. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 22,808, A.D. 1894, No. 26,217, A.D. 1897, Nos. 12,284 and 25,129, A.D. 1899, and No. 9363, A.D. 1900.]
Patent GB-190625851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cylinder Printing Machines.
Inventor: PETTY BENJAMIN
Filed: 1906-11-15
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 25,851. Petty, B. Nov. 15. Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces; cutting-apparatus.-The cylinder a of a cylinder printing -machine is provided with a band b, running in contact with which is a cutting-wheel c, so that the sheets are cut while they are being conveyed by the grippers on the cylinder a. The band b is preferably shaped as shown in Fig. 2, whereby any damage of the sheets is avoided while they are in contact with the type form, and the wheel c is spring-pressed along its shaft against the face b<1> of the band. One end of the band b has a stop d which engages a recess in the cylinder, and the other end has a screwed extension e, which passes through a fork f and can be pulled tight by means of a nut g.
Patent GB-190626643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Seats for use in Railway and other Carriages or Vehicles and for other Purposes.
Inventor: MCLAREN WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-11-23
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 26,643. McLaren, W. Nov. 23. Seats.-Relates to railway-carriage and like seats in which a series of archshaped spring plates mounted in a frame is supported by a series of spiral springs. s. The arched spring-plates fare secured between a metal frame a, having an incurved edge b and a wooden frame c shallower than the frame a, and supporting transverse bearers d which are preferably fluted. The plates f are supported by springs e and are connected together by links i. The plates f are transversely corrugated, and reinforcing-strips h are arranged on their undersides to render the attachment of the springs e secure.
Patent GB-190627395-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Appliances to be used in Storing Fresh Fruits and other Produce
Inventor: MEAKIN FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-12-01
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 27,395. Meakin, F. W. Dec. 1. Air, filtering, moistening, and oxygenating.-Fruit such as apples, pears, &c., and other food products such as dairy produce, are stored in a cool, moist, and purified atmosphere. This is obtained by providing the walls A of the storeroom with apertures E into which fit frames H covered with absorbent fabric, which dips into a trough G of water (or of water containing potassium permanganate or other oxygenating-material). By means of a number of uptake funnels L, which may be provided with fans, air is drawn from the room and can only be replaced by air that has been filtered, cooled, and moistened by passing through the moistened fabric. A shutter J is provided for shading off the weather, and another K for closing, more or less, the aperture E. Instead of or in addition to the aperture E in the wall, devices such as shown in Fig. 7 may be provided in the floor. In this case the trough G and frame H are circular, and the closing-device is such as shown in Fig. 9. The troughs may be provided with a float appliance for controlling the water supply.
Patent GB-190628786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fumugating Apparatus.
Inventor: SCHAUER CARL ALBERT
Filed: 1906-12-17
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 28,786. Schauer, C. A. Dec. 17. Spirit-lamp reservoirs ; disposing of overflow from ; preventing overturning.- A fumigating- appliance consists of an upper part 2, carrying a receptacle 3 and connected by a hinge 1 and clip 8 to a lamp 9. In order to prevent spilt spirit from accumulating at the top, the lamp is made with a dome-shaped top 4 and a filling-aperture 6 placed below the level of the base of the wick-tube 5. The base of the lamp is larger than the upper part in order to prevent overturning.
Patent GB-190701071-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Mechanism for Opening and Closing Doors.
Inventor: CAREY ROBERT FALKLAND
Filed: 1907-01-15
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 1071. Carey, R. F. Jan. 15. Door opening and closing apparatus.-Relates to door - operating apparatus in which doors are adapted to be automatically opened by the weight of a person, and are closed by springs. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2, each door is adapted to slide in a circular direction, and is carried by a bottom bracket 14 which is mounted on the pivot 13, a similar pivoted arm being provided at the top of the door. Lugs 5 on a platform 2 have pins 6 which rest on crank-levers 7. The crank-levers are connected by a link 10, the arrangement being duplicated for double doors and the levers 7 connected rigidly together by shafts 18<a>. The pivots 13 are provided with pulleys 12 over which pass chains 11, connected at one end to the links 10 and at the other to the closing-springs 16. In operation, when the platform is lowered by the weight of a person, the doors are opened through the crank-levers 7, links 10, and chains 11, the springs 16 closing the doors when the platform is clear. In modifications, weights may be substituted for the closing-springs, and the axles 13 may have lugs connected together and to the cranklevers 7. In further modifications, the platform is adapted to complete an electric circuit when depressed, so that a solenoid pulls open the door,; through the chains, or pneumatic or hydraulic means may be employed, the lowering of the platform opening a valve controlling a fluid under pressure.
Patent GB-190702530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Receptacles for Portable Dustbins, and Doors for the same.
Inventor: QUINE RICHARD HENRY
Filed: 1907-02-01
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 2530. Quine, R. H. Feb. 1. Catches, gravity, for doors for wall dust-bins. A latch E is retained on the door frame A by staples I, and engages a plate D on the door as shown. It is released by means of a key.