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Patent GB-190512072-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Teaching Arithmetic.
Inventor: BARR ROBERT LANG
Filed: 1905-06-09
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 12,072. Barr, R. L. June 9. Arithmetic, teaching.- Relates to appliances such as are described in Specification No. 20,245, A.D. 1892. The dial l, formed with inner and outer series of holes n, m, is fitted in a frame a provided with a handle t or suspension devices t<1>. Behind the dial are mounted a coloured disk b on a spindle h provided with a handle i, and a white disk f on a tubular spindle j provided with a handle k. On the back of the frame a is fixed the figure dial l<1> for exposure through the holes n and a hole in each disk b, f. The disk b is circular and formed with a semicircular slit and a radial slit. The disk f is an incomplete ring with a radial arm g and slit. The disks b, f are so arranged that the disk f can be moved in front of the disk b, for exposure through any number of the holes m, and then the disk b can be turned to cover up the disk f, bringing the holes in the disks into coincidence, and exposing a corresponding numeral through a hole n. The bell s is sounded by means of an arm h<2> on the spindle h, at each complete revolution of the disk b, counting ten. A stop-piece on the handle k limits the relative movement of the disks. Simple friction brakes, which may be plate or other springs, are provided to prevent movement of one disk by the other. The edges of the holes m are coloured, and the holes are connected by diametral coloured lines.
Patent GB-190512843-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of New Esters of Aminoalcohols, of Salts thereof and of New Intermediate Products for use therein
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1905-06-21
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 12,843. Cooper, E. H., (Executor of Newton, H. E.), [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. June 21. Anµsthetics.-New esters of amino -alcohols, having the general formula :- where R represents an organic radicle such as ethyl, or phenyl, and X represents hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl, are suitable for use as local anµsthetics.
Patent GB-190515377-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Receptacle or Case for Dried Fruits or other Goods.
Inventor: CHRISTIDES NICHOLAS JOHN
Filed: 1905-07-26
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 15,377. Christides, N. J. July 26. Displaying.-Cases for dried fruits and other go ods are made to permit the contents to be readily displayed without removal. The case consists of four or more boxes a, Figs. 2 and 3, hinged together at b, the lid c and a side d of each box being hinged to the bottom so that they may be turned down to display the contents. When the boxes are closed, the lids and sides are secured by hooks e engaging pins f, and tongues on the ends engage grooves g in the sides. By means of the hinges b, the boxes may be arranged in pairs parallel with each other to facilitate packing or storing.
Patent GB-190520632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Files or Binders for Letters, Papers, Newspapers and other Documents.
Inventor: GEHRIG-LIECHTI ALOYS
Filed: 1905-10-12
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 20,632. Liechti, A. Gehrig-. April 28, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Filing papers; newspaper holders.-In a file for papers, a newspaper holder, or a temporary binder, the papers are gripped and held without being perforated. Figs. 1 and 5 show the file arranged as a newspaper holder having a base bar c provided with a handle a and a perforation b for suspending it. Fixed on the bar c are two brackets or paper stops d having the parts d' for attaching them to the bar, and the parts d' inclined to the surface of the bar c. In or on the parts d<2> are inclined guides or grooves e in which slide headed pins or screws g on a gripping- bar f having an inclined surface f corresponding to the parts d<2>. The inclination of the guides e is the same as, or less than, the angle of friction corresponding to the material from which the brackets d and pins g are made. By pushing the barf endways, the papers may be gripped between it and the bar c, or it may be raised and thrown back clear of the papers as shown by dotted lines in Fig. 5. The gripping-faces of the bars f, c are formed with sharp-edged longitudinal grooves to retain the papers more securely. The turnedover upper edge of the parts d may be continued downwards and secured to the bar c. A strengthening-fillet may be applied to the rear of the brackets d. Fig. 11 shows a file or temporary binder in which the stop d having the inclined guides for pins on the gripping-barf is on a fillet k<1> secured to the back o of a cover p, and has an extension d', embraced by a bent strip q attached to the fillet k<1>, against which the papers are gripped by the barf, The strip q is not attached to the hinged coverp. In the modification shown in Fig. 13, applied to an index file, the fillet k<2> is recessed at its central part, and is provided with wires u for entering perforations in and securing the inner edges s of the index sheets. In another modification, the stop d is combined in one piece with the fillet and is riveted to the back o of the cover.
Patent GB-190521290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Control of Electric Motors for Automobiles and other Purposes.
Filed: 1905-10-19
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 21,290. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Oct. 19. Motors, controlling.-Across the field windings of a motor in certain positions of the motor controller are connected a resistance and a cut-out which acts with less than the full armature current, so that, if the fields become de-energized, the current flowing from the driving-batteries through the armature and the shunt will blow the fuse and break the armature circuit. The invention is particularly applicable to motors for driving automobiles. The motor with armature A and divided series field windings F, F<1> is driven by the battery B through the controller C. The controller has fixed fingers c, c<1>, ... c<7> adapted to co-operate with movablecontacts d, d<1>, ... d<10> for forward rotation of the motor, and other contacts e, e<1>, ... e<5> for reverse operation. In the first forward running position of the controller, a circuit is completed from the battery through the motor armature, resistance R, and field windings F, F<1> back to the battery. In the second position the resistance R is cut out, and in the third position the contact d<9> engages with the contact c<7> and the current, after leaving the armature, passes through the portion r of the resistance R, as shown in Fig. 3. If the contacts d<3>, c<3> or d<5>, c<4> become insulated from one another by dirt &c., the battery becomes short-circuited through the armature and resistance r, and an excessive current results. To prevent injury, a fuse f is inserted in the resistance r of such a character that it easily carries its shunt current when the normal current passes through the field, but blows with less than the full armature current. The fuse is unaffected by the large starting-current, provided the field remains energized. When the fuse blows, the motor may still be operated in those starting positions in which the field circuit is complete. In the fourth position, the divided fields are connected in parallel, while in the fifth position, the parallel resistance r and cut-out are again inserted.
Patent GB-190600034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ropes.
Inventor: BLASWEILER JOHANNES
Filed: 1906-01-01
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 34. Blasweiler, J. Jan. 1. Flat ropes for use in mines are constructed of several cords 1, 2, 3, 4 placed side by side and sewn together crosswise by steel wire or cord 5, which is zinc-plated to render the rope more durable.
Patent GB-190604149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ring Spinning Machines.
Inventor: PALEY GEORGE
Filed: 1906-02-20
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 4149. Paley, G. Feb. 20. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Ring and traveller fra m e s.-Relates to improvements in the apparatus described in Specification No. 908, A.D. 1903, for retarding the speed of the traveller in ring spinning-machines. A plate f, carried by the ring rail g, which may correspond with the upper surface of the ring rail, or may have one or two guide flanges a<1> as shown in Fig. 5, and may be either continuous for the length of the rail or divided i n t o sections, is automatically lifted during the building operation, thereby bringing a brake surface into contact with the traveller. The brake surface may be the rounded and polished surface of a loose tubular or flanged ring c fitting over the ring a and supported by the plate, the height of the brake surface above the plate being adjusted by washers of paper or metal. Or, instead of the ring being loose, it may be adjustably secured to the plate by screws t, or a ring may be screwed into the plate, as shown in Fig. 7, or the plate itself may be flanged, as in Fig. 6, or left plain. In the lastmentioned case, the plate itself forms the brake surface. The plates f may be reciprocated by vertical pokers or by the apparatus shown in Fig. 1. The latter comprises a lever p secured to a shaft p<1>, which oscillates a lever o, thereby reciprocating the horizontal rod l, -which may have slots with inclined surfaces, or may carry brackets k having inclined surfaces adapted, to engage a pin m on the levers h. Adjustable set-screws i on the levers h extend through the ring rail and bear on the underside of the plate f.
Patent GB-190611388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cementing and like Machines for use in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: HOWE CHARLES ELLIOTT
Filed: 1906-05-15
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 11,388. Howe, C. E. May 17, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Coating surfaces with liquids.-Relates to a machine for applying cement to the channel and upturned flap of a sole in order to cement the flap to the channel, and consists in a guiding-device which allows the cement to be applied without smearing other parts of the boot. Any brush may be used, but preferably a rotary brush 14, mounted in a frame 2, is employed and is supplied with cement from a pipe 6 with a lever-controlled valve. A guide 20, Figs. 1 and 2, is attached to the frame by means of a set-screw 24 which allows the guide to be vertically adjusted, and the upper part 28 of the guide is reduced at 34 in order to allow the guide to yield under pressure. The part 32 of the guide which engages the sole is integral with the shank 30; but it may be detachably connected to it. This part 32 is arranged at one. side of the vertical plane through the axis of the brush 14, and its edge is placed on the sole under the upturned flap 16, as shown in Fig. 2. In this position, the boot is held so that the sole is inclined downwardly and outwardly, and the flap is held in a raised position so that cement may be applied to the flap and channel without any of it getting on the sole. The part 32 only bears on a small portion of the sole so that the boot can be rocked longitudinally and laterally, in order that the flap and channel may be thoroughly coated with cement. The boot is moved around the guide by hand. The part 32 by keeping the flap raised tends to remove any creases in the flap and to allow it to be coated more completely.
Patent GB-190617519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to the Discharge Fittings of Lavatory Basins and Urinals.
Inventor: TWYFORD THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-08-03
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 17,519. Twyford, T. W. Aug. 3. Lavatory basins; urinals.-An open earthenware, metal, or like channel is substituted for the usual waste pipe, and delivers into a gutter c leading to the drain. The outlet a' and overflow e discharge into the recessed upper end o f the channel, which is U-shaped in section, and may be moulded in one with an upright slab or partition, or may be attached thereto by screws. Urinals may be similarly fitted.
Patent GB-190619036-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Supporting Railway Vehicles on the Rails when the Wheels are Derailed.
Inventor: GEHRICKE FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1906-08-25
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 19,036. Gehricke, F., and Bollmann, F. Aug. 25. Breakdowns, preventing accidents through.-Railway vehicles are supported when de-railed by a transverse bar a suspended in front of the wheels so that the height of the bar above the rails is practically independent of the load on the vehicle. The bar a is secured to levers k connected to the vehicle by links n, and is supported by adjustable links s from a lever r. The lever r is fulcrumed at q and passes under the pivot o connecting the link n to the vehicle, so that a depression of the pivot o causes the bar a to be correspondingly raised. A second lever may be pivoted to the carriage frame and connected at one end to the bar a and at the other end to the lever r so as to reduce further the vertical movement of the bar a when the pivot o is depressed. In another arrangement, the links s are supported by arms fixed in relation to the axle of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190620525-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening for Boots, Shoes and other similar Footwear.
Inventor: BOOTH JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-09-15
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 20,525. Booth, J. Sept. 15. Clasp fastenings.-In sliding-clasp fastenings for boots and shoes, the slider, Fig. 6, has its top formed as a kind of grating with bars h and slots d<1>, the turned-in blades a of the slider engaging with the turned edges of flexible strips on each side of the boot opening. The strip comprises a blade a, Fig. 1, having finger-like projections c which are turned to form the grooves, or the blade a may be turned over as shown in Fig. 4. The lower end of the slider is suitably shaped to take into a T-socket on the boot. Specification No. 15,927, A.D. 1888, is referred to.
Patent GB-190626709-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Catching Flies and the like Insects.
Inventor: FOSTER WALTER
Filed: 1906-11-24
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 26,709. Foster, W., and Anderson, H. Nov. 24. Reel holders and cases.-Relates to a holder and case for a reel suitable for a fly trap of the type in which a sticky strip is used. The holder is formed of a strip B o,f metal, cardboard, &c. bent to form two uprights and a base, the reel A being either fixed to or loose on its axis. The holder is fixed to the case D, which is shown partly unfolded to form a tray beneath the suspended strip. The case is formed of two strips D, D', or a stamping of similar shape, to which is attached a piece F of flexible material as paper or canvas. The case when folded is fastened by a tongue d and slots d<1> or by a band or other means. In a modification, the tray is fixed to the top of the holder and folds downwards.
Patent GB-190629286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Combing Machines for Textile Materials
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-12-22
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 29,286. Boult, A. J., [Norddeutsche Wollkõmmerei und Kammgarnspinnerei]. Dec. 22. Combing-machines, Heilmann type. The nipper jaws b and the delivery device d are fixed in position, the combing being effected by an oscillating sickle-shaped arm a provided with pins, the uppermost rows of which may be reversed in inclination so as to comb the top side of the projecting tuft of fibres on the return stroke of the combing- arm. The sliver to be combed passes through a feed-grating c with gills, which is advanced to feed the end between the open nippers b. The nippers then grip the fibres, and the combing-arm a is oscillated by a crank-disk, rods, and levers to comb the projecting end, while the feed-grating with the gills withdrawn moves back over the sliver. The jaws then open for a further feed, and the cleaned end is received and drawn forward by the delivery device d, a comb e being lowered into the fibres to clean the rear ends. The delivery roller d is mounted between rollers d<1>, d<2> to give additional stiffness, and these together with the comb e are mounted on a carriage f adjustable on the frame to suit the length of fibre under treatment. The delivery roller d is driven from a shaft I by elliptic and spur gear so as to rotate quickest when drawing forward the cleaned end. The combing-arm a is oscillated by a pivoted lever h rocked from a crankdisk on the shaft I, and carrying a block which slides on an arm i fixed to the combing-arm. This mechanism effects a quick movement of the comb during combing, and a slow motion while it is being cleaned by the brushes l, l' and the delivery device is drawing off the cleaned fibres. The top comb e is actuated by a lever 8 oscillated by a cam on the shaft I. The feed-grating c is carried by a pivoted lever 10, which is formed with an arm 11 and rocked towards and from the nippers by an arm 12 and bell-crank lever 9 from a cam on the shaft I, the lever 9 also serving to raise and lower the gill working through the feed-grating.
Patent GB-190700220-A (GB)
Title: Method of Producing Gas-mixtures Containing Large Quantities of Carbonic Acid for Example for Exterminating Rats and other Noxious Animals or for Extinguishing Fire.
Inventor: SAUER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1907-01-03
Granted: 1908-01-02
Abstract: 220. Sauer, F. Jan. 3. Fumigating &c.-A gaseous mixture containing a large quantity of carbon dioxide, for use in exterminating rats and other noxious animals, or for extinguishing fires, is produced by beating carbonates such as dolomite or limestone, or bicarbonates, and mixing the evolved carbon dioxide with the gases produced by the combustion of the coal or other heating-agent.
Patent GB-190701077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Vacuum Production.
Inventor: CAMACHO ABEL
Filed: 1907-01-15
Granted: 1908-01-15
Abstract: 1077. Camacho, A., [Eastman, T. 0.]. Jan. 15. Exhausting.- The nozzle a of a trompe is divided into a very large number of small orifices, so as to give a large surface of contact between the inelastic inducing - medium and the elastic medium to be exhausted. The required head is given to the inelastic fluid by a pump b, preferably of the rotary toothed-wheel type, which draws from a tank c into which the trompe discharges. The trompe may be provided with a number of concentric, annular, inelastic fluid streams having their peripheries in contact with the elastic medium. Thus, in the apparatus shown in Fig. 3, air is drawn into the trompe through a T-piece f having concentric open limbs g which project into the tail-pipe d, water flowing through in concentric annular streams x. Apparatus as described may be used for all kinds of industrial purposes in which a vacuum is required, including the evaporation of brine, the distillation of essences, chemicals, india-rubber and other juices, the extraction of sugar, and the drying of food-stuffs, earthenware, &c.
Patent GB-190709703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Machines for Scutching Aloe, Sisal and like Vegetable Leaves or Stems.
Inventor: THOMSON ROBERT
Filed: 1907-04-26
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 9703. Thomson, R. April 26. Scutching-apparatus; polishing fibres.-In apparatus for automatically feeding aloe, sizal, and like vegetable leaves or stems to the scutching-roll, and for polishing the fibres as they pass from the scutching-roll, the leaves and stems are held by clips D, consisting of hinged fingers weighted by arms D<1> or held down by springs, on a conveyer belt A mounted on rollers A', A', and reciprocated by a quadrant E operated by a connecting-rod E' from the crank E' on a shaft F driven by bevel and worm gearing from the shaft C of the scutching- roll B. The free ends of the leaves and stems are fed over a breast C' and are acted upon by the roll B and then withdrawn, the tappet rollers D', on arms D' fixed to the frame, raising the clips and freeing the fibres on the return of the apron. Jets of water from a pipe G<1> remove the cellular tissue from the leaves. A cylindrical brush G', mounted on a frame G<3> reciprocated about the shaft C by a cam H' acting on a roller H' carried by the frame comes into contact with the fibres as they are being withdrawn from the scutching-roll B to polish them. The stroke of the conveyer may be adjusted to leaves of different length by means of the radial slot G in which the rod E' is adjusted, and the rollers D' may be adjusted to correspond, or the clips may be raised by hand. The belt A may be kept taut by adjustable screw rods A', or a pulley may be attached to the roller A', and a rope supporting a weight wound round the pulley, and the conveyer belt may be driven in one direction by intermittent gearing and returned by the action of the weight.
Patent GB-190712725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices for Opening and Closing Skylights and the like and Locking the same.
Inventor: LIPS ADOLF
Filed: 1907-06-01
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 12,725. Lips, A. June 1. Window opening and closing apparatus.-Relates to a device fitted to skylights, fan-lights, &c. for effecting the opening, closing, and locking movements by means of a single cord engaging a lever revolubly mounted on the skylight. The cord 14 is secured at one end to the skylight 1 and passes over a pulley 15 at the end of the revolublymounted lever 13, over a second pulley 16 mounted on a plate 6 on the fixed frame, and then down the side of the frame in the usual manner. The lever 13 is in one with a sleeve 17 on a pin 3 carried by a sheet metal casing 2 on the skylight. A catch 4, engaging when the skylight is closed with an eye 7 on the frame, is carried by the upper end of the pin 3, and this pin is subjected to the action of a spring 8 which tends always to turn the catch into the locking position, in which it is prevented from further movement by a stop-pin 9 on the catch striking against an abutment pin 10 on the casing. The sleeve 17 is provided with a spring 18 tending to turn the lever 13 away from the skylight, and the upper portion 19 of the sleeve 17 and lower portion 20 of the catch 4 are formed as parts of a clutch which are kept in engagement by the spring 8. When the skylight is to be opened, the cord 4 is pulled,causing the lever 13, acting through the clutch 19, 20, to rotate the catch 4 ; a roller-carrying lever 11 on the catch portion of the clutch then presses against the plate 6 and a projection 12 on the plate 6, and so gives the skylight an initial opening movement. The opening movement is completed either by the weight of the skylight or by means of a pair of links 24 expanding under the action of a spring 23. The catch 4 and lever 13 are returned to their original positions by the springs 8, 18 when the cord is slackened. When the skylight is to be closed, the cord 14 is again pulled, thereby moving the locking device until a projection 21 on the sleeve 17 meeting a stop 22 on the casing 2 disengages the clutch 19, 20 so that the catch 4 slips back into its locking position. When the cord is pulled still further, the skylight is pulled back into the window frame until it is locked by the catch 4 snapping into the eye 7. When the cord is again slackened, the lever 13 returns to its initial position under the action of the spring 18, and the clutch portions re-engage, rendering the device ready for the opening operation to be repeated.
Patent GB-190715792-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Imitation of Chamois Leather and Method of Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1907-07-09
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 15,792. Howorth, F. W., [Oesterreichsche Pluviusin Akt.-Ges.]. July 9. Paper, coating. - Artificial chamois leather is made by a modification of the process described in Specification No. 26,188, A.D. 1906, paper &c. being coated first with an adhesive, linseed oil varnish, &c., or a solution of celluloid or collodion, and then with wood meal.
Patent GB-190717844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Articles from Textile Materials.
Inventor: ALLAND MAURICE
Filed: 1907-08-06
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 17,844. Alland, M. Aug. 6. Drawings to Specification. Compound fabrics resembling braid are made of strips of knitted or woven fabric having crossed threads impregnated with stiffening-substance and covered with textile material of any desired nature.