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Patent GB-190519285-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Arrangement of Relay and Fusible Cut-out for Protecting Electric Circuits.
Inventor: REBORA GINO
Filed: 1905-09-23
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 19,285. Rebora, G. Sept. 23, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Cut-outs.-A time-limit for cut-outs is secured by arranging a relay a operating the main switch e in parallel with the fuse b, both devices being placed either in the secondary circuit of a transformer c, through the primary circuit of which passes the main current, or directly ih a shunt circuit from the mains. The time interval is varied by changing the fuse, and the relay operates only after the fuse has blown.
Patent GB-190521271-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brush for Polishing or Cleaning Floors or other Surfaces.
Filed: 1905-10-19
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 21,271. Fowler, T. H., and Ronuk, Ltd. Oct. 19. Handles.-A. cast-iron weight a is attached by screws f and stops g to the back of a floorpolishing brush. The handle is attached to the casting by a bolt d. The ends of the screws are countersunk. A buffer h extends right round the brush.
Patent GB-190523841-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Concentration of Sulphuric Acid.
Inventor: GAILLARD ANTONIO
Filed: 1905-11-18
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 23,841. Gaillard, A. Nov. 18. Concentrating sulphuric acid.-Sulphuric acid is concentrated by subjecting it in the form of spray to a current of hot air passing in the inverse direction. For this purpose, a tower, constructed of heat and hot-acid resisting material and cased with lead, is preferably employed. The acid is fed into the top of the tower by means of a platinum vaporizer and is concentrated by means of hot gases supplied by a coke-burning furnace at the base. A second tower filled with coke is provided for the condensation of any acid which is carried over by the hot gases.
Patent GB-190526195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Glass Gathering and Delivering Mechanisms.
Inventor: BLUE CHARLES EDWIN
Filed: 1905-12-15
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 26,195. Blue, C. E. Dec. 15. Measured quantities, delivering.-For the purpose of gathering the molten glass from the working tank 2 of a glass furnace, moulds 5 are provided, carried at the ends of hollow arms 6 horizontally rotatable about a fixed hub 7 having air passages 13. Glass is drawn up a depending clay tube 3 into the mould 5, which is in register with it, by the action of a hand-actuated piston 15 &c. The arms 6 are then rotated by a handle 12 and bevelgear 8, 9, thus causing the glass in the mould 5 to be severed from that in the tube 3. The reverse movement of the piston 15 causes the discharge of the glass from the mould. In a modification, the mould 5 slides in a straight line on the cover 4.
Patent GB-190526996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads.
Inventor: BLAYLOCK HENRY HARRISON
Filed: 1905-12-27
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 26,996. Blaylock, H. H. Dec. 27. Bedsteads.-In a bedstead adapted for use as a single or double bedstead, wings 3, 4, 14, 15 are hinged to the head and foot ends 1, 11, and leaves 20, 21 to the bottom 19. For use as a single bedstead, the leaves 20, 21 hang vertically, or may be secured under the bottom, and the wings 3, 4, 14, 15 are turned against the sides and suitably fastened. For use as a double bedstead, the various parts are extended, and are held in position by suitable fastenings. The lower ends of the head 1, foot 11, and wings 3, 4, 14, 15 are formed as bifurcated feet.
Patent GB-190601242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Certain Parts of Electric Switches
Filed: 1906-01-17
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 1242. Veritys, Ltd., and Gott, A. E. Jan. 17. Couplings; ; switches. -Bifurcated contacts or terminals are constructed with one rigid side and one flexible side. Fig. 3 shows a construction in which a switch blade d is held between the rigid part a<2> and spring- pressed parte. A pivot connexion is shown in section in Fig. 2. The rigid side a<2> supports a flexible piecefwhich carries the side e of the contact, and the blade d works between the two sides a<2>, e. The hand-lever is forked to fit over the contact, and is fastened by a bolt g which passes freely through the contact. The bolt g is secured by a nut i, which screws down on a spring washer j and is locked by a pin i<2>. The blade d is clamped between the rigid and flexible sides a<2>, e, so ensuring good contact. The pressure on the flexible side e is provided by a spring. A contact for a switch with two blades is shown in Fig. 4, and consists of a central rigid part a<2> and side flexible parts e.
Patent GB-190605754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sharpening Machines particularly applicable to Sharpening Razors
Inventor: FOWLER HAMILTON PIERCE
Filed: 1906-03-09
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 5754. Fowler, H. P. March 9. Sharpening.-Relates to stropping-apparatus in which two belts, one inside the other, are carried by rotating pulleys mounted in a suitable frame, the razor or other object to be sharpened being held in a suitable rocking work-holder between them. The belts 20, 21 are stretched over pulleys 16, 17. The pulley 16 is mounted in a shaft carried by uprights 11 of the main frame, and is driven through gearing 23, 24 by a crank handle 24', which can be rotated only in one direction. The other pulley 17 is mounted so as to be capable of being moved along the horizontal portion 7 of the frame. Blocks 18 carrying the axle of the pulley surround the portions 7 of the frame and are clamped in position by screws 19. The razor is fixed in a holder 32 pivoted to a sleeve 31 carried on an upright arm 25 attached to the frame. The sleeve is yieldably held in position by spiral springs 28, 29 surrounding the upright 25. The holder is rocked by means of a bent lever 39 pivoted to the frame and a connecting-rod 43 eccentrically fastened to the gear-wheel 23. In this way, the revolution of the gear 23 rocks the blade so that its edges are brought alternately into contact with the strops. The movement of the blade-holder is limited by screws 38 carried by projections on the sleeve. The holder 32 has a recess cut in it to accommodate the razor, which is clamped in position by a screw 36. Specifications No. 517, A.D. 1879, No. 18,062, A.D. 1891, and No. 5465, A.D. 1904, are referred to.
Patent GB-190608324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wireless Telephone Systems and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: MCCARTY FRANCIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-04-06
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 8324. McCarty, F. J. April 6. Telephone systems ; telephones.-In a wireless telephone system, the aerial and spark-gap 18 are connected to the secondary 8 of an induction coil 5 having two primaries, one of which is connected to an ordinary microphone transmitter 3, and the other to contacts 10, 21 arranged on each side of a make-and-break transmitting-diaphragm 4, vibrating in unison with the microphone diaphragm. The contacts 11 on the diaphragm 4 are connected to the contacts 10, 21 by the condenser 14 to prevent sparking. The two transmitters are mounted on the tube 2, having a single mouthpiece A.
Patent GB-190609651-A (GB)
Title: A Locking Arrangement for Bolts and Nuts.
Inventor: PARTRIDGE JOHN
Filed: 1906-04-25
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 9651. Partridge, J. April 25. Locking nuts.-A bolt a has the thread cut away at b, enabling it to take nuts c, d of right and left handed thread, which form a locking-arrangement. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 330, A.D. 1885.]
Patent GB-190613704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Enabling a Man to Breathe in a Foul Atmosphere or in Absence of Air.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1906-06-14
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 13,704. Bloxam, A. G., [Armaturen und Maschinenfabrik " Westfalia " Akt.-Ges.]. June 14. Respirators.- Apparatus for enabling a man to breathe in a foul atmosphere or in the absence of air consists of a mouthpiece 1, purifying and dryingchambers 30,31, gas bag 29, and pipes 27, 22, 24, 22<1>, through which the purified air is led to the ejector 8 fed with oxygen from bottles 18. In order that the air may be thoroughly dried, the pipe 24 is formed with a slot or perforations communicating with the chamber 25, which contains a material that absorbs moisture eagerly. From the ejector the purified and oxygenenriched air passes through the pipe 6 to the mouthpiece.
Patent GB-190613909-A (GB)
Title: Skirt Marker & Pin Tray Combined
Inventor: WALLER WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1906-06-18
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 13,909. Waller, W. C. June 18. Measuring for.-A device for making horizontal measurements on ladies' skirts consists of a flat metal base a, Fig. 1, with raised edges, the base serving as a pin tray. Upstanding from the centre of the base is a vertical graduated standard b, having a sliding socket c held. at any desired height by a setscrew d. Attached to the socket is a short arm terminating in an adjustable clip e for holding a piece of chalk g. The wearer of the skirt stands near the device, and the skirt is marked for cutting at the required distance from the ground as ascertained by the graduations on the standard.
Patent GB-190614433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Regulation of Continuous Current Electric Motors.
Inventor: ILES CHARLES HODGSON
Filed: 1906-06-23
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 14,433. Iles, C. H., and Armistead, W. June 23. Distributing.-To prevent the variation of the speed of continuous-current motors due to varying field current caused by the heating of the field coils, the shunt field windings of a group of motors for cotton-mill driving are connected in series in a separate circuit across the supply mains or current source, and a constant exciting-current is maintained therein. The field windings may be connected in series with a rheostat ; or, the terminal voltage of the field circuit may be varied by means of a potentiometer; or, a rheostat and potentiometer may be combined. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, a small booster f, driven at constant speed by a motor g, is included in series with the motor field coils a<1>, b<1>, c<1>, and the current in the booster field coil f<1> is regulated to vary the booster volts to maintain a constant current in the windings a<1>, b', c<1>. In the arrangement shown, the current in the booster field is controlled manually, or by a rheostat h actuated by a small motor i with oppositely-wound potential and current coils i<1>, i<2>, as described in Specification No. 9940, A.D. 1905.
Patent GB-190614519-A (GB)
Title: Work Bench
Inventor: URBANOWICZ STANISLAUS
Filed: 1906-06-25
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 14,519. Urbanowicz, S. June 25. Benches, work.-A work-bench comprises two bases a each carrying two resilient standards or uprights b, between which the work is clamped by means of a hoop c provided with a clamping-screw d. The standards have shoulders e, Fig. 4, at their upper ends, and by fastening a cross-plank f, a bench or table can be made to which vices or the like may be attached.
Patent GB-190618237-A (GB)
Title: Hoisting and Conveying Two-rope Grab Bucket
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1906-08-14
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 18,237. Fairweather, W., [Brown Hoisting Machinery Co.]. Aug. 14. Winches.-In winding- apparatus for operating double-chain grabs of the kind described in Specification No. 19,701, A.D. 1905,the hand controlling- lever is provided with special means for clutching one of the drums to the shaft, and also, if the shaft is driven by electric power, with means for stopping and starting the motor. The hoisting and operating ropes d, d<1> of the grab are wound upon drums D, D<1> loose upon a shaft A. The drum D can be clutched to the shaft A and the drum D<1> to the drum D by clutches C, C<1> of the expanding-coil type. The clutch C engages when a solenoid S connected to the sliding collar d<2> by a link l and toggle L is energized. The circuit of the solenoid S is closed, either directly or through a secondary circuit containing a solenoid s adapted to close a switch w, by bringing a contact U on a hand-lever H<2> into engagement with a fixed contact U<1>. The clutch C' is operated, as in the above-mentioned Specification, by a button k on the lever H<2> closing a circuit including a solenoid S<1>, or by a hand-lever H<1> causing the link L<1>, attached to the sliding collar D<2>, to turn about the point p<1> as a fulcrum. The solenoid S' may be energized by a solenoid s' closing a switch w<1>. The lever H<2> is so arranged that it first causes the drum D to be clutched to the shaft ; a bar G connected to it then commences, after lost motion, to operate the arm T of the motor controller N. The drums D, D' are encircled at their extremities by band brakes.
Patent GB-190620485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Baling Presses.
Inventor: HUTTON JAMES ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-09-15
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 20,485. Hutton, J. A., and Himbury, W. H. Sept. 15. Weighing-apparatus combined with baling-presses.-In a cotton &c. baling-press of the kind in which the press-boxes run on rails or plates, the part n, Fig. 1, of the wheel track at the filling position is arranged as the platform of a weighing-apparatus. In a modification, the wheel track is arranged on a level with the baling-floor j, the movable portions of the rails being carried by brackets mounted on the weighing-platform. In a further modification, shown in Fig. 7, the parts are so arranged that, when the hand-lever r is shifted to cause the weighing- platform l to take the weight, the press-box is supported by wheels u and the wheels c are lifted off the main wheel track o. Two or more weighing-machines may be employed with one baling-press, and the weighing- apparatus may be fitted with a gong or counter.
Patent GB-190622310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cameras suitable for Colour Photography.
Inventor: CHENHALL JOHN SNELL
Filed: 1906-10-09
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 22,310. Chenhall, J. S. Oct. 9. Spring motors.-The fly 45 of a spring motor employed to drive a rotary plate carrier in a camera for taking a number of photographs is frictionally secured by springs 48 to its spindle 43. Hence, when the motor is arrested for each exposure, the fly continues for a while to rotate, thus avoiding shock to the mechanism.
Patent GB-190625588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Crimping or Corrugating the Ends of Tubular Textile Fabrics, for Example, the Heads of Mantles for Incandescent Gas Lighting, and for Drawing a Binding or Shirring Thread into the Crimped or Corrugated Part.
Inventor: COHN SAMUEL
IPC: F21H3/00
Filed: 1906-11-13
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 25,588. Cohn, S. Nov. 13. Crimping. - Relates to machines of the type described in Specifications No. 15,134, A.D. 1901, and No. 15,686, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Sewing &c.], for corrugating and drawing a shirring-card into the ends of gas mantles, sacks, &c. The present invention consists in forming the corrugating-support of several detachable sections shaped to facilitate removal of the mantle ; in substituting, in one case, spur-wheels for the outer corrugating - jaws in using divergently pointed shirring-needles; and in guiding the points in a sliding guide. A pair of needles l, Fig. 1, shaped to diverge, as shown in Fig. 12, are mounted on a block m which slides on fixed guide rods o. The outer corrugating-members e, which in this type of machine are moved up to the central support f to effect the crimping, are operated by grooved disks h on a pawl-rocked shaft g. By means of mutilated bevel-wheels v, w, the shaft has a preliminary motion of its own which acts only to close the parts e,f. The fabric being crimped, further rotation of the shaft causes teeth on the bevel-wheels to engage, and a slotted arm u on the shaft of wheel v moves the needles through the corrugated mantle. The points of the needles pass through a guide-block p which slides on the rods o and has fixed to it a rod q, Fig. 2, which is frictionally gripped by a spring s, Fig. 1, held by an adjustable screw t in a recess in the block m. , The central support for the mantle is made up of sections loclred together by pins, each section consisting of a headed centre pin f Fig. 6, and side pins f<4> all fixed on a base f <3>. Fig. 11 shows a different form of section having two side springs f A modified form of corrugating-apparatus has no side members e, the fabric being crimped between fixed pins on the partf by toothed wheels, which are mounted on side supports and share the motion, of block m.
Patent GB-190625689-A (GB)
Title: Means for Preventing Steam Losses in Reaction Turbines
Inventor: FARNSWORTH ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-11-14
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 25,689. Farnsworth, A. W., and Farnsworth, F. S. Nov. 14. Elastic-fluid turbines.-In packing for steam &c. turbines in which shroudings c preferably of T or L section work in spaces formed by blocking up the root ends b of the moving and guide blades, the surfaces b<1> between the blades and the inner surfaces c<1> of the shroudings are inclined in order to deflect the steam from the clearance. The shroudings may extend beyond the edges of the blades, as shown to the right of the Figure, and thus further prevent escape of steam.
Patent GB-190625926-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Pressing Trousers in which Pressure is Applied to a Heated Bed.
Inventor: PHILLIPS HERBERT THOMAS GEORGE
Filed: 1906-11-16
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 25,926. Phillips, H. T. G., and Phillips, I. Nov. 16. Ironing-machines.-Apparatus for pressing and restoring trousers comprises a flat box with perforated sides and heated internally by gas, spirit, or electricity, together with a perforated plate over the top heating-plate of the box, and over the perforated plate a pressing-plate e. When heated by combustion, a short drain-pipe d is provided for moisture. The trousers are placed between the perforated plate and the upper plate, which is pressed down by screws at the corners threaded on screwed columns b ... b<111>, and hinged so that they may lie flat. According to the Provisional Specification, the perforated plate forms the top of a second chamber above the first.
Patent GB-190627186-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Night Signalling.
Inventor: CLARK JAMES LESTER
Filed: 1906-11-29
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 27,186. Clark, J. L. Nov. 29. Optical projection apparatus. - In a method of night signalling, an in termittent beam of light cast on a screen is used to give the signals ; or the images of letters or other signs may be cast on the screen so as to be visible from a distance. An optical lantern ais arranged to cast the images of the letters of the alphabet and the numerals from 0 to 9, which are spaced round the circumference o f two co-axial rotatable disks f, g on a screen b. These disks are rotated by means of the two handles f<2>, g<2>, pointers being provided which indicate on the dials f<3>, g<3> the letter or numeral appearing on the screen. Both disks are provided with one or more blanks in the optical axis of the projector in order that the characters on either disk may be projected on the screen. While either of the disks is in motion, a shutter h, which may be actuated by the pedal lever h<1>, is interposed to cut off the light from the screen. The whole apparatus is mounted on a.turntable d, so that by means of the hand-operated shaft e the apparatus may be turned so that the screen may be seen from any direction. The operation of the keys or levers in transmitting may also actuate a printing-device whereby a record of the messages sent may be obtained.
Patent GB-190627432-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means of Supplying the Explosive Mixture and Air in Four Cycle Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: REES IVOR
Filed: 1906-12-03
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 27,432. Rees, I. Dec. 3. Gas or explosive-vapour engines. - Four-strokecycle engines are provided with a mechanicallyactuated air-inlet valve P which opens at the beginning of the suction stroke, and a carburettor A through which air is drawn when the air valve P closes. The spraying-valve B of the carburettor is closed by a spring J controlled by a lever K and rod E, but the current of air through the carburettor is only retarded by the light check valve G ; the piston therefore always draws into the cylinder a full charge. The air valve P is shown in Fig. 1 driven by the exhaust-valve cam Q, through a tappet rod S and adjustable lever R<1> with an inclined end. In Fig. 2 a separate cam is shown, and the rod S is carried in the boss U of an angularly adjustable sleeve V<1> and acts on the T-shaped head R<1> of the rod R, which is attached to the valve lever R<2>. Petrol, heavy oil, and alcohol can be used, and the invention is particularly applicable for use with carburettors having a vaporizer between them and the cylinder.
Patent GB-190627613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Blow-pipe Burners.
Inventor: HATFIELD JOHN HEWITT
Filed: 1906-12-04
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 27,613. Hatfield, J. H. Dec. 4 Blowpipe burners.- To allow the supply of gas to be easily regulated, a tube b, Fig. 1, o f yielding material, such as rubber, is fitted within a rigid tube a which is formed with an aperture c. Access is obtained to the inner tube b through the aperture, so that, by squeezing, the passage through the tube may be constricted, or entirely closed. The orifice e of the air-blast pipe d is placed near the extremity of the tube a, and the axes of the two pipes at their discharge outlets are preferably coincident. To prevent the withdrawal of the tube b from the surrounding tube a, a disk may be cemented to the tube b at the aperture c. In a modification, a detached piece of tubing may be fitted within the tube a and the end of the latter connected to the source of gas supply. Instead of a single aperture c, two apertures opposite each other may be formed in the tube a. The pressure on the tube b may be maintained by a sliding finger g, Fig. 6, which normally presses sufficiently to close the passage through the rubber tube, so that, by sliding the finger, the pressure may be relaxed.
Patent GB-190627678-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Holders for Standing Type-matter.
Inventor: KNORR WILHELM
Filed: 1906-12-05
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 27,678. Knorr, W. Dec. 5. Type, setting.-Relates to an adjustable frame for use instead of cord for holding together standing type matter. The frame consists of straight bars a, b and fastening-pieces c detachably connected by means of dovetailed grooves e and projections d. The fastening-pieces c may be corner pieces as shown in Figs. 1 and 6, or straight pieces for adjusting the side bars as shown in Fig. 5. The grooves e may be formed in the side bars and the projections d on the fastening-pieces, as shown in Figs. 1 and 5, or vice versa as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190628704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Quick Firing Guns and other Breech-loading Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1906-12-15
Granted: 1907-12-14
Abstract: 28,704. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Dec. 15. Ordnance breech m e - chanism.-An arm F, Fig. 1, pivoted at f in the wall of the breech, or a plunger F<1>, Fig. 10, mounted radially in the breech, is provided with a cartridge-retaining lip f<4>, and is actuated by inclines e<5>, e<6>, Fig. 6, on the extractor E. In modifications, two arms, or plungers, with retaining-lips are provided, and are actuated by the two arms of the extractor ; the pivoted arm and plunger devices may be combined. Specification No. 24,702, A.D. 1899, is referred to.