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Patent GB-190426720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Appliances for Verifying Imperial, and other Measures, or Vessels of Capacity
Inventor: FINNEY THOMAS
Filed: 1904-12-08
Granted: 1905-10-25
Abstract: 26,720. Finney, T. Dec. 8. Measures of capacity; measured quantities, delivering.-By means of hand-operated chain gearing and tilting shelves, standard measures are lowered into a water tank to fill, are then raised, and are finally tilted so as to discharge their contents into other measures which it is required to verify. The side frames A supporting the apparatus are conveniently bolted to the tank K. two sets of standard measures F, F<1> being mounted each on its shelf, and the chain gearing operated by the handle O being such that one set is charging while the other is discharging into the measures G, G<1> to be tested, as shown on the right. Normally, the shelves are kept horizontal by means of pins thereon engaging guides in the framing, but at the proper height forks I, I' attached to the shelves strike the pins H ... H<3> on the framework and tilt the shelves and their measures, the lids R, R<1> being simultaneously opened by the contact of their cross-rods S, S<1> with fixed arms T, T<1>. A sliding piece V operated by linkwork from the main driving-wheel afterwards closes the lids.
Patent GB-190500370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapour Electric Apparatus
Inventor: KRUH OSIAS OTTO
Filed: 1905-01-07
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 370. Kruh, O. O. Jan. 9, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Converting alternating and direct currents.-A vapour electric apparatus has condensing-chambers arranged so that condensed liquid flows down them directly to the electrodes, and does not fall through the electric discharge. For this purpose an inclined condensing-tube 1, 2, 3 may extend upward from each electrode. The apparatus is shown as applied for rectifying a single alternating current supplied from mains 13, 14 to two outer anodes 6, 7, an intermediate cathode 5 being connected to a rectified-current conductor 17 ; the other rectified-current conductor 18 is connected to the junction of two inductance coils 15, 16 between the supply mains 13, 14. The amount of liquid in the tube is adjusted so that, when the outer pockets 6, 7 are full,. the level is lower in the middle pocket 5, to avoid a continued short-circuit through liquid extending from either outer electrode to the middle one. The middle condensing-tube 3 keeps the vapour-pressure low over the cathode 5, to prevent electric discharge directly between the outer electrodes. The invention is applicable to multiphase - current rectifiers.
Patent GB-190505797-A (GB)
Title: Preparing Lithographic Stones
Inventor: RAWLINGS ESME
Filed: 1905-03-20
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 5797. Rawlings, E. March 20. Printing-surfaces.-The old work is polished off lithographic stones with snake stone, and a solution of potassium hydrate and oxalic acid in water is rubbed over the surface. After a short interval the surface is washed and dried and a second solution containing alum and aquafortis is rubbed over. After washing and drying, the stone is ready for new work.
Patent GB-190510360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Apparatus for Governing, or Regulating, the Pressure of Gas.
Inventor: COOK EDWARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1905-05-17
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 10,360. Cook, E. S., and Chipperfield, W. H. May 17. Pressure-regulating valves; piston valves.-A piston valve in a gas regulator is actuated by the fluctuation of bellows subjected internally to the outlet pressure. The gas enters the inlet a, Fig. 1, and passes through the chamber q and thence to the outlet r. A portion of the gas passes through openings in the top of the casing to the interior of the spring and weight loaded bellows g. The top of the bellows is connected to a piston 'valve d, perforated at o to equalize the pressure upon it. When the outlet pressure rises above the normal, the bellows are inflated and the piston valve is drawn upwards, thus partially or wholly cutting off the supply. The spindle is screw-threaded so that the position of the different parts may be adjusted and the compression of the spring varied. The spring may be dispensed with, if desired, and the bellows loaded with weights only.
Patent GB-190511172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mixing Vessels
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1905-05-29
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 11,172. Fairweather, W., [Landers, Frary, & Clark]. May 29. Framing.-In egg-beaters and vessels for making cakes, bread, &c., the shaft-bearer is detachable. The vessel A is formed with a rim 6, a stud 7, and a threaded stud 8, upon which works a nut 9. A shaft bearing-piece B is formed with lugs 13 to engage the rim, an ear 14 with a hole to engage the stud 7, and an ear 15 with a slot widening at the top.. This slot drops over the stud 8, and is secured by the conical portion of the nut 9. A head upon the stud prevents detachment of the nut.
Patent GB-190512866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Measuring the Flow of Fluids.
Inventor: ATKINSON LLEWELYN BIRCHALL
Filed: 1905-06-21
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 12,866. Atkinson, L. B. June 21 Liquid meters.-In apparatus for measuring the flow of fluids, such as air, lighting and heating gases, steam, water, &c., of the type in which the spindle of the measuring-vane carries a magnet which operates the steel or iron needle outside the pipe conveying the fluid, (1) the vane is made small in comparison with the diameter of the pipe, and (2) means are provided for obtaining a true mean reading. Fig. 1 shows the form of the apparatus for measuring the rate of flow at any given moment. The vane F, which is small compared to the diameter of the pipe, is arranged on a spindle D. This spindle carries the magnet E. The branch pipe B is covered by a non-magnetic plate C, outside which is the needle H. This needle thus follows the movement of the magnet. In order to obtain a true mean reading, a spring bc fixed at c engages the end b of a pivoted lever ab, Fig. 2, connected to the spindle D to control the movement of the vane. Where the variations of flow are very rapid, the vane spindle actuates the magnet through an elastic connexion J, Fig. 3. The positions of the magnet and needle may be reversed.
Patent GB-190517895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Printing Machines
Inventor: HANA GEORGE
Filed: 1905-09-05
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 17,895. Hana, G. Sept. 5. Printing.-Machines for bromide printing are described, in which the pressure board hand shutter e are operated synchronnusly-by means of the connecting-spring j. The rod o is worked by a treadle and is lowered to draw back the pressure board, to insert another piece of paper. When the rod is released, the spring j operates to replace the pressure board. On the rod being raised. farther, the lever m is operated to draw down the shutter e and expose the negative. Simultaneously, the tellsion in the spring j, and consequently the pressure on the board h, is increased. On the rod being again released, the spring operates to raise the shutter. The pressure board is hinged at its centre to the rod l so that the pressure on the paper may be uniform, and the supports k pivot about the lower edge x. The negative is held against the glass f by contact-strips g<4> and a pressure frame g<1> operated by a spring lever. The chamber shown may be variously fitted with diffusing-screens, vignetting- boards, and stcrage spaces.
Patent GB-190520358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pipe Joints.
Inventor: PROVIS THOMAS BAWDEN
Filed: 1905-10-09
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 20,358. Provis, T. B. Oct. 9. Spigot-and-socket joints ; sleeve joints.-In jointing sewer and other fluidservice pipes made of metal, earthenware, &c., the spigot and socket ends are carried in a partial sleeve or seating-block, The centre of the block is recessed at e for the reception of cement &c. The recess is eccentric to the supporting-ends of the seating-block, the top of which is preferably level as indicated. [Reference has been directed under Patent Act, 1902, to Specifications Nos. 2014 and 3567, A.D. 1880, No. 3165, A.D. 1887, and No. 13,463, A.D. 1899.]
Patent GB-190521598-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Silencer, Footrest and Footwarmer, for use on Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: ALDINGTON GEORGE
Filed: 1905-10-24
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 21,598. Aldington, G. Oct. 24. Exhaust-silencers &c.-A combined silencer, footrest, and foot-warmer for use on motor road vehicles consists of a tube a into which pass the exhaust gases from the motor, and two chambers b placed over the outlet orifices h, and provided with outlets g. A valve f is provided to prevent overheating by allowing the gases to escape freely.
Patent GB-190523351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Burners for Liquid Fuel.
Inventor: FRASER NORMAN
Filed: 1905-11-14
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 23,351. Fraser, N., and Fraser, H. Nov. 14. Atmospheric vapour burners; vaporizing-apparatus; vapour supply.-The mixing-tube C' opens tangentially into a concave mixing-chamber C, attached to a plate A. and provided with a dome-shaped burner-head B. A whirling upward motion is thus given to the mixture. Paraffin or other fuel enters by a pipe E, and passes from the vaporizer E<2> through a chamber F, which serves to prevent sudden fluctuation of pressure, to the nozzle D. The form of mixing-chamber is stated to lessen the tendency to back-firing. A blow-lamp inserted through an aperture K<1> of a bracket K is used initially to heat the vaporizer. In a modified form, the vaporizer may consist of two concentric coils, which are then connected to the bottom of the chamber F.
Patent GB-190524015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing Unauthorised Access to the Contents of Railway Trucks and other similar Vehicles.
Inventor: MAASKANT CORNELIS
Filed: 1905-11-21
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 24,015. Maaskant, C. Nov. 21. Locks, permutation; electrically-controlled fastenings.-Relates to the fastening of railway-wagon doors. In the case of a sliding door, the door a, Fig. 5, is provided with the spring catch b which is adapted to engage with one of the four arms c<2> of a rotary catch mounted in the door framing. The rotary catch is prevented from moving to allow of the door opening, by means of the levers c<6> which bear against pins c' on the arms c<2>, and are under the control of the electro-magnets d. The current for the magnets is supplied from a portable battery which is put into electrical connexion with the magnets by means of a special switch device at the end of the truck. On the inside of the end of the truck are placed the two rotary switches h, Fig. 6, provided with a suitable number of contact-pieces f<1>, and connected to the lead and return magnet wires, respectively. The battery i, Fig. 8, is provided with the rotatable terminals k adapted to be placed so as to correspond with the switches h inside the truck when the battery is placed on the platform n hinged to the outside of the truck. The ends of the terminals k are screw-threaded to receive the connecting pins l, Fig. 10. The positions of the switch arms h being known, the terminals k are put in corresponding positions, and the pins l inserted through holes h' formed in the end of the truck, into contact with the required contacts f<1>, as shown in Fig. 8. Connexion is thus made between the battery and the magnets, the latter are energized, and the rotary catch c<2> released so that the door can be opened. In the case of a hinged door, the rotatable catch is adapted to be engaged by a spring latch on the door. Doors on each side of the vehicle are connected in parallel so that both are operated simultaneously.
Patent GB-190601407-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fire Resisting Glazing for Windows and the like.
Inventor: BATES EDWARD LOKE
Filed: 1906-01-18
Granted: 1906-07-16
Abstract: 1407. Bates, E. L. Jan. 18. Glazing windows; windows; partitions.-Relates to methods of construction and glazing windows and partitions to render them fire-resisting. The cross-bars are of double channel section, running across the window unbroken, and connected to a frame of single or double channel section. Tiebars of similar section to the cross-bars may run across the latter. The corner joint, Fig. 3, may be made by dividing the flanges of the pieces A, B longitudinally by a cut across the web, lapping halfflanges of the end piece A over corresponding half-flanges of the side piece B as shown at i, and bending the remaining half-flanges of each piece round the web of the other piece as shown at g and j. No solder is used in any joint. In a modification, the flanges corresponding to i are bent backwards so as to come outside. The side pieces B can be of single channel section. The cross joint is made by cutting out the web of one bar D, Fig. 2, and pressing out the flanges. The bars C are passed through the holes. The end joints are made similarly except that the bars A or B are made with projecting flanges o, p which pass through the hole and are turned down. A modified cross-joint can be formed as shown in Fig. 5, by turning back a piece m of the web of one bar D, to permit the passage of the bar C when turned sideways. The flanges of the latter are cut away at n, to enable the bar to be given a quarter-turn, when the cut-away portions of the two bars coincide, and thus form a finished joint. The glass panes are retained in position by a fire-resisting cement laid with fibres of asbestos t, Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190605387-A (GB)
Title: Improved Churn
Inventor: LANGDON WALTER
Filed: 1906-03-06
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 5387. Langdon, W., and Carr, E. B. March 6. Churns.-In a churn for butter-making, the gearing is arranged in a manner to allow of the vessel being readily lifted in and out of gear and the dasher spindles to be readily removed, and the dashers are of special shape and fixed in a special manner to their spindles. Fig. 2 is a plan showiug vanes J<1>, J<2> mounted on two parallel shafts I<1>, I<2> passing through glands in the side of the churn and rotated in opposite directions by a handle L through bevel-gearing. Fig. 5 shows the vane J<2> attached by a thumb-screw K<2> to the shaft I<3>, which fits into a semicircular recess. A fly-wheel G is provided, and the churn may be tilted, being hinged to a stand. According to the Provisional Specification, windows are provided in the lid, the machine may be driven by mechanical power, and the lid and body together are octagonal in front elevation.
Patent GB-190611339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Motor Driven Vehicles
Inventor: HANSEN HANS THEODORE
Filed: 1906-05-15
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 11,339. Hansen, H. T. May 15. Motor road vehicles.-Relates mainly to means for driving all four wheels of vehicles in which the driving-gear is not affected by the jolting or tilting of the vehicle, and is wholly protected from dust &c. by jointed housings, and to the mounting of the motor and change - speed gear on a supplementary frame. Fig. 1 shows a plan and Fig. 3 an elevation of the vehicle. The motor 20 and change-speed gear case 23 are mounted on an auxiliary frame 9, suspended at three points 10, 10, 12 from the main frame 3. Motion is transmitted from the shaft 24 through universal joints 25, 26 to differential gear 27, from which the front and rear wheels are driven. The rear wheels 2 are driven by the shaft 28, bevel-gear 29, 30, and the ordinary differential gearing, and the front wheels 1 are driven in a similar manner through a universal joint 36 and shaft 35. Distance-rods 14, 16 for the front and rear axles extend from hangers 13 depending from the main frame 3, the pivots of the rods and the centre of the universaljoint 36 being in line, as shown in Fig. 4, which represents a section on the line x-x of Fig. 3. The casings for the shafts 28, 35 are in two main, sections, supported at the outer ends on the axles and at the centre on a transverse yoke 42, the sections being connected and supported by means of a universal joint, preferably of the ball-and-socket type. The end members of the sections are formed with the axle structures 5, 6. The differential-gear casing 50 is connected by arms 51 and pivoted connexions 53 to the distance-rods 16, thus allowing the wheels to rise independently.
Patent GB-190615487-A (GB)
Title: Acetylene Gas Puncture Locating Inflator.
Inventor: PARSONS RICHARD
Filed: 1906-07-09
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 15,487. Parsons, R., and Parsons, T. July 9. Tyres, pneumatic.-An acetylene generator for detecting punctures in, and for inflating, pneumatic tyres consists of a casing D, inside which is placed a perforated and longitudinally - divided tube A for holding the carbide. One end of the tube is provided with an open cap E, the other end being closed by a cap F. On the cap F is mounted a bulb J, provided with a regulating- cock L and a non-return valve M. The bulb contains the water for the generation under pressure of the acetylene, the water being inserted through a valve K. A jacket I is slipped over the casing D, and is provided with a safety-valve Q and a connexion P for the valve of the air-tube. The generator may be connected to a cyclist's lamp.
Patent GB-190620781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Photographic Cameras.
Filed: 1906-09-19
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 20,781. Kodak, Ltd., [Locke, H. W.]. Sept. 19. Cameras.-The back is detachable and may be adjusted angularly. The camera-casing has a shallow recess 8, Figs. 2 and 8, and a deeper circular recess 10. The back is connected by segment plates 17,18 which engage behind the triangular plates 21 uf the casing. One of these plates 21<a> is movable to disengage the back, and is kept in position by the spring 25. The inner hub 15 of the back 16 is bevelled so that the light may reach to the edges of the plate. The back is normally closed by the movable cover 27, mounted on the usual spring supporting-arms to enable the dark slide to be substituted. It contains a focusing-screen 31 and hinged back 29. A spring bolt 33 at the side of the camera engages one of a series of holes 35 in the back, according to its angular adjustment, and in particular enables the back to be registered so that the plate may either be exposed vertically or horizontally.
Patent GB-190623029-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Turnip and similar Root Cutting Machines.
Inventor: SMITHIES JOHN
Filed: 1906-10-18
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 23,029. Smithies, J. Oct. 18. Cutting and slicing roots.-In machines for cutting turnips and other roots, a frame consisting of curved side pieces A, A<1> and cross - bars a is supported a short distance below the cutter drum to prevent uncut portions from passing from the knives. The cross-bars a may be riveted to the side pieces, or the frame may be stamped, or otherwise formed, in one piece. It is supported on the transverse beams B, B', and one or more of the cross-bars may be provided with a projecting knife a<1>. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 2615, A.D. 1859, No. 5195, A D. 1884, and No. 2865, A.D. 1888.]
Patent GB-190624210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Loose Leaf Binders.
Inventor: BANKS BERTIE
Filed: 1906-10-30
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 2 4 , 2 1 0. Banks, B., Hudson, W., Hudson, E., and Hudson, H. B. Oct. 30. Filing papers &c.-Relates to a loose-leaf binder in which the posts b pass through holes in the clamping-plate a and are gripped by rotatable plugs c, flattened at d to allow the posts to pass. The plugs are preferably provided with a reduced portion e burred at the outer end to hold the plugs in position. According to the Provisional Specification, the invention relates particularly to binders of the type described in Specification No. 12,143, A.D. 1906
Patent GB-190627331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Clock & Watch Cases.
Inventor: BAILEY JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-12-01
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 27,331. Bailey, J. Dec. 1. Cases.-The watch is inserted in a ring A of indiarubber or other elastic material having an aperture B for the pendant. The ring, being of slightly smalle diameter than the watch, fits tightly so as to prevent the entry of water or dust at the joints and hinges. According to the Provisional Specification, the invention is applicable to clocks used on motor-cars &c. Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 4028, A.D. 1881, and No. 7321, A.D. 1891.]
Patent GB-190700281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrellas.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1907-01-04
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 281. Thompson, W. P., [Moulton, W. E., and Beach, E.]. Jan. 4. Joints; top-notches.-The rib-ends G are retained in sockets F, in the portion B of the top-notch which is secured to the stick, by the flange J of the movable sleeve I. The ribs H pass through slots E, K in the parts of the top-notch, and the flange J is provided with a recess L, Fig. 3, through which a rib-end may be passed. Normally, the recess lies between two slots of the upper part B, the projection P on the spring N then engaging the hole R in the sleeve; but by depressing the part O, the sleeve I is released and may be turned so that the recess will come beneath any particular rib end to allow of the withdrawal of that rib alone. By further depressing the spring, the sleeve I may be moved over the part 0 away from the part B. The spring N is stiffened by a projecting piece Q, which bears on the inside of the stick.
Patent GB-190706890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pyrometers.
Inventor: FERY CHARLES
Filed: 1907-03-22
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 6890. Fery, C. April 3, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Pyrometers.-Relates to an optical pyrometer in which the temperature of a body is measured by the heating effect of the focused radiations emitted by the body, as described in Specification No. 18,382, A.D. 1904. The radiations are concentrated upon a light bimetallic spring D which, upon expanding and contracting, moves a pointer G connected to it over a temperature scale I. The spring and scale are mounted in a tube B, which is adjustable in the tube A carrying the focusing-lens C. An eyepiece J is provided to enable the observer to judge when the radiations are correctly focused, and at the same time to read the indications of the pointer. In a modification, the tube B is formed with a radial extension K, which carries the scale I, the readings being taken through windows L.
Patent GB-190713114-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Checking Shuttles and Pickers in Looms for Weaving Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: WARING HENRY
Filed: 1907-06-06
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 13,114. Waring, H. June 6. Looms, checking shuttles and pickers in.-The ordinary bumper and check-strap are replaced by a strap c, which is lapped round a tapered roller b and has its ends connected to adjustable tabs e, e<x> sliding on the picker spindle. The free end of a bent piece j of leather may be inserted between the tab ex and the picker g.
Patent GB-190722449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Regulating the Rate of Gas Production in Carburetting Apparatus
Inventor: ULRICH JOHANNES
Filed: 1907-10-11
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 22,449. Ulrich, J. Oct. 11. Carburetting.-In a carburetting-plant of the kind in which the blower is driven by a hot-air engine, the rate of production of gas is regulated by varying the speed of the blower and feed mechanism independently of the speed of the hotair engine. In the form shown, a pulley d is mounted on the shaft e of the blower so as to be able to turn the shaft and also move to and fro along it, and is driven by contact with the face of a friction disk c driven by the hot-air engine a. The governing-bell l is connected by a rope o to a lever p by means of which the pulley d is moved away from the centre of the disk c when the bell descends, and a counterweight r pulls the pulley towards the centre when the bell rises. The petrol supply screw h is geared to a shaft s actuated from the shaft e, and spindles x carrying baffles or blades within the carburettor g may also be driven from the shaft s. A modification comprises a pair of conical pulleys connected by a belt controlled by the governor.