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Patent GB-190517362-A (GB)
Title: An Elastic Fluid Generator.
Inventor: HOEGERSTAEDT EGMONT CHARLES
Filed: 1905-08-28
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 17,362. Hoegerstaedt, E. C., and Townsend, E. C. Aug. 28. Steam generation by direct contact of combustion products. - The principle of the invention is illustrated diagrammatically in Fig. 1 (Sheet 1). Water is passed from two upper tanks A, B into a lower tank C, and is replaced by a combustible mixture in a compressed or non-compressed state. Air is then pumped into the tank C, thereby forcing a certain quantity of water back into the tanks A, B and compressing the charges in them. The mixture in the tank A is then fired. The resulting gases force open the valve N and enter the tank C, causing an additional quantity of water to enter the tank B and compress the charge to a higher degree. The mixture in the tank B is then fired, the heat of combustion converting the water, or part of it, into steam. A pump X is provided for filling the tanks A, B after the charges have been fired. Valves control the connexions between the three tanks and the pumps. Fig. 1 (Sheet 2) shows how the principle can be applied to a generator to produce a constant supply of mixed steam and combustion products. The tanks A, B, C are fitted in duplicate, the cycle of operations being shifted three stages back or forward in respect to A', B<1>, C<1>. A constant supply of power fluid is taken from either B or B<1>. A portion only of the gases resulting from the combustion in B is utilized to force sufficient water out of C into A.
Patent GB-190521795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrically Synchronized Clocks.
Inventor: CHANDLER FREDERICK AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1905-10-26
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 21,795. Chandler, F. A., and Bonniksen, B. Oct. 26. Synchronizing - apparatus particularly applicable to the apparatus described in Specification No. 22,858, A.D. 1903. In the present invention the circuit is closed between two strips at G by the action, on an elastic diaphragm A, of increased pressure in the gas - mains, this increase being controlled by a master-clock. The diaphragm lies in a hemispherical chamber B, and when it rises the bevelled portion of a plunger C forces apart the rollers D and contact is made at G. By the co-operation of cams on the hour and twenty-four hour wheel spindle, mentioned in the Specification referred to above, the synchronizing effect us prevented from taking place if the pressure - suddenly rises at any time.
Patent GB-190525946-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Grip for Suspenders for Wearing Apparel and other analogous uses.
Inventor: MONNIER MARIUS JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-12-13
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 25,946. Monnier, M. J. Dec. 13. Suspenders for articles of dress.-A suspender for stockings &c. consists of a disk A, cut out and stamped so as to produce a cap B, and hinged to the loop H. The head of a T-shaped piece D, which is hinged at E to the loop H, is adapted, when the device is in action, to lie in a slot formed in the cap B of the disk, but, when the device is raised to a horizontal position, the head is disengaged,'as shown in Fig. 2. Behind the disk A is fixed a piece J of india-rubber, held in position by a disk K, which is covered with silk or other fabric L to prevent injury to the skin, a pad M of wadding being interposed between the disk and the fabric. The stocking &c. is gripped between the T-piece, the cap B, and the india-rubber J.
Patent GB-190603901-A (GB)
Title: Process of Treating Manganese Steel.
Inventor: BRINTON WALTER
Filed: 1906-02-16
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 3901. Brinton, W. Feb. 16. Annealing; tempering.-In toughening manganese steel, the cast, forged, or rolled article is allowed to retain part of its casting, forging, or rolling heat, and is placed, without being allowed to become cold, in a furnace which has been previously heated to a similar temperature. The article is then heated to the required temperature and quenched or otherwise rapidly cooled.
Patent GB-190605285-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and applicable to Plug-mills.
Inventor: JONES SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-03-05
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 5285. Jones, S. March 5. Pug-mills.-A conical casting f with a smooth interior is bolted to the end of the pug-mill barrel a by means of flanges g. To the end of the casting f is bolted a grooved or fluted casting h, which may be cylindrical or tapered, and of any desired cross-section. Specification No. 2879, A.D. 1864, is referred to.
Patent GB-190605822-A (GB)
Title: Detachable Spout for Fixing to Water Cans, Rubber Hose and similar Vessels for the purpose of Regulating Force and Quantity of Water
Inventor: BUNN ALFRED DONALD
Filed: 1906-03-10
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 5822. Bunn, A. D. March 10. Nozzles. - A tube A carries at its outer end two conical tubes B, C shaped and arranged as shown.
Patent GB-190606654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to Machines for Printing Textile Fabrics and the like.
Inventor: WILSON JAMES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1906-03-20
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 6654. Wilson, J. A. March 20. Printing fabrics, linoleum, and wall - paper.- Machines, known as "jumpers," for intermittently printing wall-papers, linoleum, and fabrics such as scarves &c. are constructed so that the headings may be printed not only at regular intervals, such as every yard, yard and a half, &c., but at odd distances (technically known as quarters). The fabric passes around a drum B and is printed by rollers C, D the latter being the heading roller, which is jumped in to print at distances corresponding to one or more revolutions thereof. In order to print at odd distances, the roller D may cease to rotate during the time of half a revolution so that the printing shall be in correct alinement. This is accomplished by a lever E rocked by a plate H operating a clutch K so as to connect the roller D with its driving-gear. The plate H is provided with a projection I and is driven by gearing from the drum shaft. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 14,076, A.D. 1886, and No. 7184, A.D. 1892.]
Patent GB-190614775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Riddles.
Inventor: HEMPEL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1906-06-28
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 14,775. Hempel, F. June 28. Sifting coal, ores, &c.-Relates to a machine for sifting coal, coke, ores, and similar materials of irregular form, in which two superposed sieves are mounted upon and driven by cranks on horizontal shafts so that' each point of the sieves describes a circle in a vertical plane and the sieves are balanced. The sieves a, a' are mounted by supports b, b<1> at each corner upon cranks c, c<1> on two parallel shafts d, connected together by bevel-gearing e. One of the shafts d is driven by a belt, as shown.
Patent GB-190622084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Recording and Timing Apparatus for Billiard Games and the like.
Inventor: THOMSON JAMES KERR
Filed: 1906-10-06
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 22,084. Thomson, J. K. Oct. 6. Time checks for games.-Apparatus for recording and timing games of billiards &c. comprises a continuously-working clock, Fig. 1, having secured to its face a brass ring A, adapted to carry contactdisks a. The disks are numbered to correspond with the numbers of the tables, and are so placed on the dial that, by contact of the part a<3>, Fig. 4, with a bent part a<1> of the minute-hand, they complete an electric circuit at the times at which the games on the respective tables should finish. The electric circuit is made through wires l, m to a motor c', Fig. 2, which drives a wheel d forming part of a clock train comprising a disk e provided with pins e<1>. One of the pins e acts on the tail f<3> of a lever f and moves its end f<4> away from a bell f<6>, causing the arm f<4> to complete a circuit to an electric bell ; simultaneously, the lever f<2> actuates a spring-controlled pawl f<1>, which rotates a ratchet-wheel f. The ratchet-wheel actuates a train of wheels, and so moves the finger of a recording- mechanism which records the number of games played. There are two recording-fingers which, in conjunction with two dials, record units up to sixty, and sixties, respectively. The disks a are preferably revolubly mounted in sockets a<5> on clips a<4>, Fig. 4. The electric currents may be derived from a battery or supplied power, and a switch may be inserted in the bell circuit. When the pawl f<1> returns to its original position, the lever f also returns, and a hammer on its arm f<4> strikes a bell f The recording-mechanism is contained in a closed casing. The number of pins e<1> may be varied, and the gearing of the mechanism may also be altered.
Patent GB-190628974-A (GB)
Title: A Wrench or Hand Grip
Inventor: STURGESS WILLIAM JETHRO
Filed: 1906-12-19
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 28,974. Sturgess, W. J. Dec. 19. Wrenches have a toothed jaw f pivoted to a movable sleeve embracing the toothed shank a of the fixed jaw b ; the toothed jaw is provided with teeth m which engage with the teeth of the shank a, and is rocked by a lever h pivoted to the sleeve e. The end n of the shank a may be formed as a screwdriver.
Patent GB-190707701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Shoes
Inventor: DILLON JOHN
Filed: 1907-04-02
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 7701. Dillon, J. April 2. Calks; hoof-pads.-A horseshoe pad is formed of a metal plate 13 having a pad 18, 19 of indiarubber on each side. The metal plate 13 and the pads are formed with registering holes 22 into which cement is run to hold the parts together. The plate 13 is secured to the shoe 10 by screw calks 14, provided with a number of spikes at their lower end and with a groove 17 for unscrewing the calk at their upper end.
Patent GB-190707971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in See-saws.
Inventor: DURELL LEONARD FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-04-05
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 7971. Durell, L. F. April 5. See-saws ; roundabouts.-A rotatable aquatic seesaw consists of a girder A, Fig. 1, pivoted at B<1> to a rotatable column B mounted on a pedestal C surrounded by a moat D. Boats E are attached to the girder and, when lowered, dip into the water as shown. Landing-stages J with hinged gangways K are provided. The see-saw is driven by motor power through cranks F and rods g, and the base H<2> is rotated on rollers h<2>, Fig. 3. The column B may be made to represent a lighthouse or the like.
Patent GB-190711358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Governor Apparatus for Preventing Racing of Marine Engines at Sea.
Inventor: NAYDIS CHARILAUS
Filed: 1907-05-15
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 11,358. Naydis, C. May 15. Marine governors; fluid relays.-The distributing-valves e, e', Fig. 1, of relay cylinders are set by the action of springs g, which are previously placed in tension by striking collars k, but are only able to act upon the release of levers o, effected by electro-magnets q, which, upon being excited through the operation of a governor pendulum, attract spring hooks p and release the levers o. The releasing-circuit is in each case broken again by the movement of the distributing-valve effecting the removal of a spring blade r carried by the valve spindle. By using two cylinders as shown and operating the throttle valve by a link d, the opening or closing of the valve is effected in two stages ; one relay cylinder only may be used. The governor pendulum, which swings fore and aft, is hung in a frame which can swing athwart the ship.
Patent GB-190714979-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Facilitating the Threading of Needles.
Inventor: SMALLEY ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-06-29
Granted: 1908-06-29
Abstract: 14,979. Smalley, A. June 29. Needle-threaders.-A metal holder a, Fig. 1, has at one end a flat edge b and a raised part c. The edge b is grooved along its centre, and over the groove is placed a fine hook f, fastened in the part c. The needle is slid along the groove and over the hook until it rests against a shoulder d. The thread is then passed over the hook, and the needle drawn back, the thread being held in the notched end of the groove. The part b is cupped out around the hook to facilitate the engagement of the hook and thread. An alternative form is shown in Fig. 8, in which a divided hoop, which may be worn on the finger, has a grooved projection i attached, the hook being passed through a ridge k and held over the groove. Fig. 9 shows another form, in which a stand m has a grooved projection n attached, the hook in this case being bent and let into a hole in the stand. A screw o serves to hold the hook in position. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c, Act, 1907, to Specification No. 11,872, A.D. 1888.]
Patent GB-190719782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hose Bands
Inventor: DRISCOLL JOSEPH BERNARD
Filed: 1907-09-04
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 19,782. Driscoll, J. B., and Bennett, R. C. Sept. 4. Hose, connecting to couplings. - A hose band 1 has a longitudinal slot 4, and at one end a transverse slot 2 to receive a tongue 3 at the other end, After passing through the slot 2, the tongue is doubled back and locked, as shown in Fig. 1, by ears 7 formed integrally with the band. In attaching the band by a suitable clamp, the ends of the slot 4 are forced inwardly as at 5 so as to bite into the hose. In a modification, the ears 7 are dispensed with.
Patent GB-190723615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Colour Photography.
Inventor: CLIFTON EDGAR
Filed: 1907-10-25
Granted: 1909-01-25
Abstract: 23,615. Clifton, E., and Wells, A. E. Oct. 25. Colour photography.-In the three-colour printing process in which colour components such as carbon prints are superposed, the individual components are modified according to requirement by local dyeing and retouching. This is done under the guidance of telescopic inspection while the points are temporarily superposed in register while on their temporary supports. The use of the telescope obviates difficulties that would otherwise be caused by the intervening thicknesses of the glass or other temporary supports. Several suitable dyes are enumerated. A composite adjusting or registering frame with grooved partitions for the components is used. In the telescopic axis, reflectors may be used for shortening or folding the range, or for bringing the eyepiece in close proximity to the registering frame, whereby the observer may have the adjusting-handles of the frame immediately before him. For the final support, a thin translucent paper or film of celluloid coated with gelatine is preferably used. While this support with the components is still on the temporary rigid glass support, it may be backed up with one thickness of paper or more to form a thin or thick support, as in carbon printing. To facilitate registering the constituent parts of the composite heliochrome, two objective crosses or more, or the equivalent, are adjusted on a white disk in the scene so that the images of the cross lines come conveniently to the margins or corners of the negative plate. Specification No. 7188, A.D. 1895, is referred to.
Patent GB-190725309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Dynamo Electrical Machines.
Filed: 1907-11-14
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 2 5 , 3 0 9. Felten & Guilleaume-Lahmeyerwerke Akt.-Ges. Nov. 14, 1906, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Dynamos and motors combined as transformers; rotary transformers.-In a motor-generator or rotary transformer for generating a substantially constant current on the secondary side, the current from the generator is used to excite the motor, so that when the generator current increases the field of the motor is strengthened and the speed and generator potential of the motor generator or transformer are reduced. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the motor m driving the generator n is provided with a field winding c arranged in the generator circuit, and also with a shunt field winding f, which latter may in some cases be dispensed with. The generator has a shunt field winding d and in addition a separately-excited winding g, which is preferably fed from the mains connected to the motor m. Fig. 2 shows a modification, in which the motor and dynamo are combined in one machine by arranging the field axis of the motor perpendicularly to the field axis of the dynamo, a being the dynamo brushes and b the brushes belonging to the motor side. The algebraical sum of the fields due to the series winding c and the rotor field due to the brushes a is of the same sign as the field due to the motor shunt winding f.
Patent GB-190728027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buckles.
Inventor: RUSS FRIEND AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1907-12-19
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 28.027. Russ, F. A., and Russ, J. B. Dec. 19. Buckles. - The web 13 passes through a slot in a metal plate 1, which has a lip 6 to fasten the free end 7 of the web. The friction between the two surfaces at 8 increases the grip. In modifications, the lip 6 is turned in the opposite direction, or is turned downwards, and the surfaces at 8 are not brought together as there shown. The portion of the metal below the slot may be reduced in size so that it is unexposed.
Patent GB-190802112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery or Apparatus for Forming or Making Paper Bags.
Inventor: DAY JOB
Filed: 1908-01-30
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 2112. Day, J., Day, W. H., Day, C. H., and Day, A. Jan. 30. Feeding sheets.-Relates to paper-bag machines of the type described in Specifications No. 7731, A.D. 1902, and Nos. 11,303 and 28,361, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Packing &c.], and comprises improvements in sheet feeding &c. The table 25, Fig. 18, which receives the sheets of paper, lead, cardboard, &c. is provided with one or more steps 26 to prevent a sheet from being drawn back by the rack-actuated pushers 38 which act through slots in the table to move the paper against the adjusting stop 84. On the steps are arranged pins 41 for ensuring the non-return of the sheets. At one step, a cam-actuated presser plate, slotted to allow the passage of the gummer, holds the sheet in position during gumming. When two or more sheets are employed to make the bags, feeding-devices similar to those described above are used. The lining-sheets are cut off in lengths, being drawn from a roll 87, Fig. 36, round a ratchet-actuated driving roller 94, the required tension being given by a friction roller 96 and a brake 98. For taking the curl out of the paper, it is passed between the table with cross-sbaped recesses and a plate 112, with corresponding ridges and having an up-and-down motion. The guillotine 90 severs the paper into sheets, a spring finger 127 on the knife holding the sheets after cutting.
Patent GB-190802500-A (GB)
Inventor: SCHERZER JOHANNE
Filed: 1908-02-04
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 2500. Scherzer, J., [nÚe Schmidt]. Feb. 4, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Ornamental effects. - Scenic snow storms in theatres, or for Christmas treats, show windows, &c. are produced by discharging paper cuttings, wool, or the like from perforated containers c rotated by clockwork a.
Patent GB-190805687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incubators.
Inventor: LEA WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-03-13
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 5687. Lea, W. March 13. Incubators.-In an incubator, heated by a system of hot-water pipes radiating from a heater placed outside the incubator, water is supplied to the heater D from a tank B. The upper end of a pipe G fitted to the exhaust end of the pipe "A" passes into the tank B, completes the continuous circulation of the water, and carries into the tank any superfluous vapour from the pipes A.
Patent GB-190809137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Stripping Ingots of their Moulds and for Charging Ingots into Furnaces.
Inventor: HEAD BENJAMIN WRIGHTSON
Filed: 1908-04-27
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 9137. Head, B. W. April 27. Castings.-Apparatus for stripping moulds from ingots and for charging ingots into furnaces comprises a compression member consisting of a tube of large diameter enclosing a relatively thin rod constituting the tension member. The apparatus is supported to rotate and to rise and descend in a frame carried by a crab, laterally movable on a carriage movable on longitudinal girders. The crab carries three electromotors to actuate the lifting, sluing, and gripping devices respectively. The platen 8, Fig. 2, slides in the frame 2 carried by the crab 1 and is suspended by a rope and pulley 58 and connecting-rod 59 from a drum geared to an electromotor 66. The connecting-rod is attached to the top of the rod 27, Fig. 3, which forms the tension member and is screwed to engage a nut 48, mounted in the platen and rotated by a square shaft 51 geared to an electromotor 52. The rod 27 is prevented from rotating by a key 55. The compression member or tube 9 is carried in ball bearings on the platen, and is rotatable by a wheel 20 driven from a square shaft 18 geared to an electromotor 17. The lower end of the tube 9 carries slides 24, which form guides for a< >crosshead 30 carried by the rod 29 swiveliointed to the rod 27, and are united by a ram-piece 26 provided with an incline 25 engaging the rounded ends of levers 41 pivoted in slots 37 in the cross-head 30. In operation, the apparatus is brought over an ingot mould 47, the platen 8 is lowered, and the levers 41 are arrested and opened out by the top of the mould and then engage under the lugs 46. The platen 8 is then raised, and the nut 48 is operated to depress the ram 26 and eject the ingot. The mould is conveyed to the stacking ground and deposited, the levers 41 being weighted to open out when relieved from the weight of the mould. For charging into furnaces, the ingots are grasped by the pins 43, the nut 48 being operated to close the levers by the incline 25. The pivots then ride up the slots 37 and the grip is thus proportioned to the weight of the ingot.
Patent GB-190812127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Pegging Velvets and like Pile Fabrics.
Filed: 1908-06-04
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 12,127. Shaw, F., and Whitefield Velvet and Cord Dyeing Co. June 4. Pile, raising and dressing; waxing.-In order to avoid lines or shades on the velvet or like pile fabric to be pegged, the pressure of any peg is made to be small on first contacting with the fabric, and then gradually increases to a maximum and subsequently diminishes to zero. The spring- actuated pegs 2, Figs. 1 and 2, are carried on a drum 1 acting in conjunction with an eccentric, semicircular or concave table 4. The table is mounted on sliding brackets 6, or is hinged, and is held in normal adjustment with the drum by means of springs 6<A> or elastic cushions, so as to yield when an obstruction is formed in the fabric. The pressure of the pegs on the fabric is adjusted by means of links 15 acting in conjunction with the springs 6<A> and operated by means of a handlever 16. The drum may have waxing-blocks 9. After treatment, the fabric is led to a cuttle.
Patent GB-190812679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators chiefly intended for use in Railway Carriages.
Inventor: MCLAREN WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-06-12
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 12,679. McLaren, W. June 12. Ventilating.-Relates to hit-and-miss ventilators of the type in which a pair of apertured disks a, b are provided with a cover i having lateral openings m and with a rotating frame q provided with arms o carrying shutters n to cover the lateral openings. The cover is hinged at j to the fixed disk a and is retained by a turn-buckle k. The frame q journaled in the cover is slotted at r to engage with a stud on the movable disk b so that the two members rotate together when the knob p is turned.