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Patent GB-190500042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Casks and like Vessels.
Inventor: BURN ROBERT
Filed: 1905-01-02
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 42. Burn, R. Jan. 2. Heads; partitioned.-The heads of casks and like vessels are so fixed in position that they may be removed without damage. Grooves b, c, Fig. 1, are cut round the inside of the cask, and the head e rests on a ring d, or segments j, Fig. 3, of metal, wood, or other material placed in the lower groove, a recess l being cut in the head to keep the ring or segments in place. A ring f is then placed in the upper groove and secured by nails driven alongside the ring so that the heads clip it. Partitions made in one or more pieces may be similarly fixed.
Patent GB-190501980-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of, & Means for Preserving the Shape of Boots & Shoes
Inventor: DUDLEY ERNEST
Filed: 1905-02-01
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 1980. Dudley, E. Feb. 1. Trees and stretchers.-To preserve the shape of a pair of boots, the heels are fastened together by driving a dog A into the breasts, while a second dog F is hooked over the welts G after the toes have been squeezed together. The dog A is provided with a suspension hook E.
Patent GB-190503118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shade-holders for Gas and other Lights
Inventor: HATTERSLEY JOHN
Filed: 1905-02-15
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 3118. Hattersley, J. Feb. 15. Brackets.-A bracket for supporting shades for gas and other lights is formed with a hook a or other means, adapted to enter the groove b of a picture rail c. A screw d may be passed through an aperture in the hook in order to secure the bracket more firmly, or the hook may be bifurcated. The suspension arm e of the bracket may be furnished with a sliding arm which allows the position of the shade to be adjusted.
Patent GB-190503185-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Producing Copper or Copper Matte
Inventor: BAGGALEY RALPH
Filed: 1905-02-15
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 3185. Baggaley, R., and Allen, C. M. March 17, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Converter furnaces.-A converter may be mounted on a cradle of rollers so that it may be tipped, and may have a magnesite or other basic lining, or the lining may be omitted. When the process is to be continuous, stationary c o n - verters may be used. These converters have a lower converting-portion 2<1> with h tuyÞres 4<1> near the bottom. The walls slope inwardly towards the top, a narrow throat 3<1> connecting the converting- portion with the charging-portion 5<1>. The width of the throat is controlled by slides 6 operated by levers 6<1>. The walls are preferably made of thick copper or cast-iron blocks 11, provided with air or water passages 17 for cooling purposes. The slides 6 are also provided with cooling-passages. An arm 13, carrying a cup 14 to receive a plug of clay or like material, may be swung by a wheel 15 to bring the plug against the tap hole 10, where it is held by a locking-lever 16. The slag tap is preferably made adjustable by two vertically-sliding sections 19, 20 which are actuated by racks 21 and pinions 22. By separating the sections, a wide opening is afforded for the insertion of a rabble.
Patent GB-190524230-A (GB)
Title: Improved Spring Butt-hinge.
Inventor: GIBBONS FRANCIS JOSEPH JAMES
Filed: 1905-11-23
Granted: 1906-11-23
Abstract: 24.230. Gibbons, F. J. J. Nov. 23. Hinges; dooropening apparatus. -In a spring-contained butt hinge for doors in which the spring is arranged so that it normally tends to keep the door open, the spiral spring e is enclosed within a sleeve f, and its ends are secured to bifurcated hinge pins c, d. Centring- washers g keep the parts in alinement, and the projecting pin h is adapted to act as a stop to limit the angular displacement of the flaps. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 1282, A.D. 1863, and No. 1322, A.D. 1897.]
Patent GB-190600479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Joints for Woodwork.
Inventor: PHIPPS WALTER ALFRED
Filed: 1906-01-08
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 479. Phipps, W. A., and Wakeman, A. Jan.8. Pins, dowel and like.-A key piece or dowel, for joining woodwork, consists of a blade A, Fig. 1, knife-edged along the bottom and formed with pointed shoulders B, which may be either hollow, as shown in Fig. 2, to receive screws or nails, or solid, as shown in Fig. 2<a>, and of any desired section, such as arrowhead, crescent, flat, circular, &c. The blade may be curved or angled to fit corners.
Patent GB-190600641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements on Compound Rails as used for Tramways, Railways and other purposes
Inventor: STRATHERN WILLIAM ROBERTSON
Filed: 1906-01-10
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 641. Strathern, W. R. Jan. 10. Rails.-The wearing parts C, D of a tramway, railway, or other rail 'are secured to the foundation part A b a wedge E which is either placed in the groove of the rail or forms part of the wearing-surface, as shown in Fig. 2. The sections of the parts are such that they can be completely finished in the rolling-mill.
Patent GB-190602368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Means or Apparatus for the Manufacture of Gas.
Inventor: TULLY CORNELIUS BRITTIFFEE
Filed: 1906-01-30
Granted: 1907-01-30
Abstract: 2368. Tully, C. B., and Shadbolt, R. G. Jan. 30. Generators or producers; fixing illuminating-constituents; carburetting.-Relates to the manufacture of water gas or producer gas or mixed water and producer gas which is practically free from carbon dioxide. The bottom of the producer a has a central outlet b for gas and ashes, the outlet being conveniently formed by a tubular-support f having a rim f which supports the inner ends of firebars c, arranged above an annular recess d which serves as an air and steam supply chamber and also as an ash-pit. Supported centrally within the producer by the tubular support is a vertical tube g which contains the fuel designed to convert the carbon dioxide in the gas produced in the annular chamber h into carbon monoxide, the chambers g, h being in free communication at the upper part of the producer. The steam and air supply chamber d communicates by a branch pipe with an airsupply pipe m and a steam-supply pipe n, each of the two latter pipes being provided with a hand-valve. An outlet box o, below the support f, is provided with a pipe p for the escape of gas from the tube g, a door o' for the discharge of ashes from the box being also provided. A charging-aperture t, closed by a door u, is provided at the top of the producer. The steam generator may be in the form of an annular metal vessel w forming the top of the producer, and is connected to the steam-supply pipe n, and is provided with an automatic. watersupply device. In some cases, the upper part of the steam generator may be in free communication with the lower end of the producer, the air and steam passages then being arranged so that, when air is sucked into the producer, steam is drawn in simultaneously, it may be by the action of the air. In the latter case, the air-inlet pipe m is provided with an air-discharge nozzle, the space around which is in free communication with the top of the steam generator. The producer is provided with a chimney 1, controlled by a valve 2, which, when the producer is burning with a slow fire, may be opened to maintain the combustion of the fuel and prevent the temperature of the producer from falling too low. The outlet pipe p may be surrounded at a vertical portion of its length by an oil vessel 3, the volatilized oil being admitted to the pipe 4, where it will be mixed with the gas from the pipe p at a point just beyond the vessel 3, or the volatilized oil may be led to a gas-holder or other vessel and there mixed with the gas. The gas may be used for lighting and heating, either alone or after being carburetted or mixed with coal-gas ; or the outlet of the producer may be connected to the inlet of an internal-combustion engine.
Patent GB-190607703-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Supplying Air to the Occupants of Submarine Vessels in Cases of Accident, or when Submerged for Long Periods of Time.
Inventor: GILLESPIE JOHN
Filed: 1906-03-30
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 7703. Gillespie, J. March 30. Buoys.-A float d is utilized to support one end of a flexible pipe f above the surface of the water so that air may be supplied by it to a sunken submarine vessel to which it is attached. Normally, the float d is housed in the chamber b, but in the event of accident to the vessel the float is permitted to rise by opening the sliding door o. A flag, electric lamp, or other signalling-device may be fitted to the float d. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 11,020, A.D. 1899, and Nos. 5083 and 17,170, A.D. 1905.]
Patent GB-190612475-A (GB)
Title: Mounting for Reference Cards and the like
Inventor: MAPES DORCHESTER
Filed: 1906-05-29
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 12,475. Mapes, D. May 29. Fastenings, clip. In a device for filing index, reference, guide, or like cards or papers, the cardholders 10 consist of split metal tubes which grip the edges of the cards. A wedge 15 may keep the holders in contact with one another. A modified holder consists of a rod in two halves, between which the card is clamped by a cap fitting on the end of the rod.
Patent GB-190613919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pyrotechnic Devices.
Inventor: PAIN HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1906-06-18
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 13,919. Pain, H. J. June 18. Pyrotechnics.-A bomb c is provided with a tube h surrounded by and enclosing pyrotechnic material k, k<1>, which is ignited by a quickmatch l while the bomb is in the mortar and burns during the ascent leaving behind a stream of fire similar to that produced by a rocket. The propulsive charge d is ignited by a quick-match l<1> which is also ignited by the quick-match l. The bursting-charge f is ignited by a time fuse i at the inner end of the pyrotechnic material in the tube h.
Patent GB-190613938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axle Pedestal Bearings for Corves and the like.
Inventor: INGHAM JOSHUA
Filed: 1906-06-18
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 13,938. Ingham, J., Ingham, J., and Ingham, G., [trading as Ingham & Sons, J.]. June 18. Axle bearings.-In an axle pedestal bearing for colliery corves &c., the axle C is retained in position by a straight or curved pin D, which passes through side lugs A' and is locked by expanding its split end D'.
Patent GB-190623230-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Carburizing, Hardening or Tempering Iron or Steel
Inventor: SIMPSON WILLIAM SPEIRS
Filed: 1906-10-19
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 23,230. Simpson, W. S. Oct. 19. Case-hardening; cementation; ; tempering. - Iron and steel articles are carburized by covering the part to be treated with carbonaceous material, such as animal charcoal made into a paste with sugar or treacle, and immersing them in molten metal such as pig iron, containing a considerable quantity of carbon and as free as possible from other impurities. The part or parts not to be carburized may he covered with clay or similar material. When sufficiently treated, the article is taken out of the bath, the covering removed, and the article suddenly cooled by dipping into oil. water, or other material, or by spraying. The temperature of the molten bath may be reduced until the metal becomes semi-solid, and again increased before removal of the article. The clay or like covering may be dispensed with where complete immersion is not desirable.
Patent GB-190623467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical & Clockwork Advertising Novelties
Inventor: PYE HASTINGS
Filed: 1906-10-23
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 23,467. Pye, H. Oct. 23. Signals, electric-lamp. -Relates to advertising-apparatus, the object being to represent the transmission of a message for instance from a ship to a shore station by wireless telegraphy or the like. Behind a frame a is a picture upon glass b showing a ship in the background, the cliffs &c. being represented by ' cardboard or wooden models. The picture also includes a wireless telegraph receiving-frame and a hut e in connexion with it. Behind the picture is arranged an opaque sheet of cardboard or the like, Fig. 4, with a series of openings g, h, j, k, m, n, of gradually increasing size, an opening q behind the receiving- frame, and an opening p behind the ship. Electric lamps t, u, v, w, z, 2, 4, 3 are arranged one behind each of these openings, which are closed by sheets having transparent letters forming an advertisement, the advertisement being less distinct in the smaller spaces. Partitions r are arranged between the lamps on a board s so that each space is illuminated separately. A spindle 7 of a clock apparatus 6 connected to one terminal of the electric supply carries a spring arm 8 adapted to make contact with each of the contacts 10 ... 16, which may be of different sizes, on a ring 9, Fig. 5, in succession. The lamp 3 is always lighted, each of the lamps t, u, v, w, z, 2 being lighted for a time and then extinguished and succeeded by the next, and then the two lamps 4, 5 being lighted simultaneously. The advertisement thus appears to move from the ship to the shore and to increase in size until it reaches the receiving-frame, when the advertisement in the hut e also appears.
Patent GB-190624543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Attaching Wooden Heels to Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: ADKINS ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-11-02
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 24,543. Adkins, A. Nov. 2. Drilling; screwing into place.-In a machine for attaching wooden heels to boots and shoes, a series of holes are drilled simultaneously in the heel, screws being fed to the heel block and then simultaneously driven into the holes. The worksupport 1 has a series of holes 2, through which the drills and screwdrivers alternately pass, and underneath is provided a feed-block 3, operated by a lever 6 and cam 7 from a shaft 29 driven by gearing 31 from the countershaft 18. The block has a double set of holes 5, 4, the former for the passage of the drills, and the latter to receive the screws, which are alternately brought under the holes 2. The drills 10 and screwdrivers 11 are feathered to pinions 12 and pass through a carrier 9, which is oscillated by a link 20, lever 19, and cam 21 to bring the drills or drivers alternately under the holes 2. The pinions 12 are driven by internal teeth on a spur-wheel 13, driven by spur and bevel wheels from the shaft 18. The drill and driver spindles are thus alternately brought over the notches or arms of an elevator plate 24 and alternately raised. The plate 24 is reciprocated by a lever 27 operated by a cam 28, and is guided by a rod 30 passing up the carrier 9.
Patent GB-190624902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Securing Railway Rails
Inventor: STEWART THOMAS WILLIAM HOME
Filed: 1906-11-06
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 24,902. Stewart, T. W. H., and Richards, G. Nov. 6. Chair keys and wedges.-Railway-chair keys are made with a wedge surface oppositely inclined to the taper of the key to prevent the key from movement in either direction in the chair. As shown, the key C is formed as a slotted metal tube having a plane surface D, oppositely inclined to the taper of the key, formed on its inner wall. A screw pin E, stud, clip, &c. is passed through or around the chair jaw so as to enter the tube and bear upon the inner inclined surface D, thus locking the key in position after it has been driven home. According to the Provisional Specification, the inclined surface may be extended beyond the key proper so as to form a tongue which drives the pin out upon the removal of the key. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 15,111, A.D. 1888.]
Patent GB-190625571-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Brush Suitable for use as a Shaving Brush or the like.
Inventor: FELIX DAVID
Filed: 1906-11-13
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 25,571. Felix, D. Nov. 13. Shaving-brushes.-Relates to that type of shaving and like brushes in which the brush part is used once only and is then discarded. The detachable tuft of bristles 2 is gripped by spring fingers 3 carried by a rod 7 and actuated by a tubular piece 6 sliding in a hollow handle 5. A stop 10 is provided to limit the movement of the tubular piece. The tubular piece 6 is pressed outwardly by a spring 8, or the spring may be dispensed with, the engagement between the parts 5, 6 being made by a pin engaging in bayonet-joint slots.
Patent GB-190629296-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Means for Automatically Recording Telephone Calls.
Inventor: IRELAND HAROLD WILLIAM FRANK
Filed: 1906-12-22
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 29,296. Ireland, H. W. F., and Thomson, A. T. M. Dec. 22. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Telephone systems.-Automatic apparatus for recording telephone calls is described in connexion with a central battery system. The dotted lines in Fig. I show the additional parts fitted to the ordinary apparatus. A subscriber having called the exchange, the answering-plug C is inserted in the jack D, and the calling-plug B in the jack D<1> of the subscriber required, thus completing the circuit from a battery A through a relay 0, lamp K<1>, cord wire 6, jack sleeve 08, cut-off relay G', and a polarized relay H<1> to carth. The circuit of the calling-relay is thus broken, and the second subscriber is rung up as usual. The removal of his receiver from the hook bridges the line-wires E', F<1>, and completes the circuit nf a relay N, which attracts its armature, thus closing the circuit of the coil 30 of a relay P. The polarized relay H<1> is not affected by a current in this direction. The armature of the relay P completes a circuit from the + pole of a second battery Q through a lead 42, armature P, lead 43, resistance L, armature of relay J, which is in its attracted position, cord strand 45, and thence through the jack spring 9, cut-off relay G, and a polarizel relay H to earth. The customary earth 90 is removed. This current actuates the relay H and completes the circuit of the counter magnet R, which records the call. To prevent repeated actuation, a holding-on coil 61 is fitted to the relay P, the circuit of which is completed by the armature of the relay, and may terminate at earth 73 or be continued through an indicating lamp. Lamps 41, 101 are employed as resistances to guard against crosses between the wires 42 and 43 or 100. The preferred countermechanism proper, Fig. II, consists of a coil 110 in a horse-shoe frame 112 and having a core 111, its armature 115 being pivoted at 116 to allow of an angular movement, which is communicated by a stiff link 120 and an arm 118, or preferably, to economize space, by a pair of toothed segments, 121, 122, Fig. V, to the spindle 119 of a Veeder counter. The coil R and polarized relay H may be replaced by a single polarized counter, Fig. VI, comprizing a coil wound on a soft-iron piece 131, and pivoted at 136 to rotate between the poles of a permanent magnet 130. A resistance coil 137 may be connected in series or in shunt with the armature coil, as required.
Patent GB-190706398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Locks for Railway Carriage, Brougham and other Doors.
Inventor: GALLEY JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1907-03-16
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 6398. Galley, J. G., Hunt, H. S., and Du Puy, H. V. March 16. Fastenings, railway-carriage door; latches; knobs, attaching.-The latch bolt c<1> is guided in the case a by means of the rib a<5> cast in one with the case, and is under the control of two springs b, b<1>, which are placed in sockets a<1> formed in the lock case a and abut against portions c<3>, c<4> of the bolt, and which are easily removable in case of fracture. The bolt is operable by means of the follower e<1> on the handle spindle e, coacting with a roller d mounted in the bifurcated portion c<4> of the bolt. A spring g acts on a flat on the follower, and the follower itself acts as a stop for the bolt by coming against the side of the casing. The inside handle f is provided with a guard h, which prevents it from being turned beyond the positions necessary for operation and thus being unscrewed. In a modified form, the outside and inside handles work independently on separate followers. The striking plate is provided with a fixed safety catch j, adapted to engage a ridge or groove c‹ in the nose of the bolt, and a pivoted portion k. Specification No. 24,876, A.D. 1902, is referred to.
Patent GB-190708318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Machines.
Inventor: DENISON GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1907-04-10
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 8318. Denison, G. H., and Brown, S. C. April 10. Indicating-mechanism.-In apparatus for registering the number of loaded trucks exceeding in weight a certain minimum, an horizontal sprocketwheel is used as a blocking-device. A counterweighted lever E is raised by the loaded truck from the path of a stop F<1> on a wheel F, and one of the wheels of the truck thrusts aside a tooth D<1> on a sprocket-wheel D. A pawl H and ratchet-wheel G prevent rotation in the reverse direction. The wheels F, D are mounted on a shaft J, which also carries a wheel K actuating through gearing a counter I. After the passage of the two wheels of the truck, the lever E engages a stop F<2> on the wheel F.
Patent GB-190711089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in the Preparation of Starch for Laundry Purposes.
Inventor: LONGSDON HENRY CROFTS
Filed: 1907-05-13
Granted: 1908-05-13
Abstract: 11,089. Longsdon, H. C., and Mahon, J. L. May 13. Starch.-A jacketed pan a for preparing starch for laundry purposes has its upper part a enlarged with the formation of a shoulder a<2> so that the film, which forms on the top of the boiling starch, can rise above this shoulder and allow steam &c. beneath to escape without raising the lid h or boiling over. The jacketing cavity c formed by an outer pan b is provided with a pipe f for admitting steam or water for heating the contents of the inner pan a, a steam safety-valve f<1>, and a valve g for drawing off excess of accumulated water. When water is supplied to the outer pan b, it is heated by gas burners d or otherwise. Steam may be supplied to heat and agitate the contents of the pan a by a perforated pipe therein, and a tap o enables the contents to be withdrawn. The lid h fits the upper part a<1> firmly and has a small cover m which slides from over an opening to allow vapour to escape when desired. A safety-valve in the lid may be substituted for this device.
Patent GB-190713847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewage Distributors.
Inventor: HARTLEY JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-06-15
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 13,847. Hartley, J. W. June 15. Spray-producers. - In distributors for circular bacteria beds, the distributing-arm A, which is in line with a non-distributing balancing-pipe P, has orifices on its upper side connected by valve-controlled pipes J to sectional auxiliary discharge pipes N, preferably placed below the arm A and arranged in echelon to faciliate cleaning. The outer end of the arm A is connected by a spring- controlled drag-link to an electric motor carriage S, the wheels of which run on a single circular rail w<5> on the side of the bacteria bed. The arms A are braced by horizontal and vertical guy ropes and, as usual, are fed from an axial pipe E. Two or more distributing-arms, such as A, may be employed, and a girder arm may be used iustead of the pipe P. One form of motor carriage is shown in Figs. 8, 9, and 10. The motor V, which is supplied with current from a central station, actuates the driving-axle through worm and bevel gear. The carriage is connected to the distributing-arm A by a drag-link R<3> the ends of which are pivoted respectively to a pin R<4> on the carriage and to a pin R<2> entering a socket R on the distributing-arm. The vertical motion of the drag link is controlled by springs R<5>, R<6>, Fig. 9. When the distributing-arm is placed above the motor, as shown in Fig. 10, the leading end or the drag-link is attached to a rod A<5> carried by the arm. In some cases, the drag-link is not controlled by springs. The motor carriage may have three or four wheels running on two rails, and may be fitted to rotary sprinklers other than those provided with the distributing - devices described above.