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Patent GB-190501750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplers for Railway-wagons and the like.
Inventor: HARVEY FRANCIS MCFARLAND
Filed: 1905-01-28
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 1750. Harvey, F. M., and Harvey, H. C. Jan. 28. Couplings, automatic.-Relates to means for horizontally moving the coupling-lever attached to the coupling-link described in Specification No. 9833, A.D. 1904. On the outer end of the longitudinally-moving bar A is mounted a standard a to which is pivoted the coupling-lever B, and which rotates on a vertical axis and has lateral arms a' actuated by chains from a drum a<3> on a transverse axis as in the case quoted. A stop a<6> on the bar A limits the movement of the coupling-lever. The coupling-lever is moved in a vertical plane by the same means as in the former case.
Patent GB-190508964-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Photographic Draining Rack
Filed: 1905-04-28
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 8964. Houghtons, Ltd., and Holmes, H. April 28. Racks; drying.-A drying-rack is formed by attaching slender V-shaped strips with V-shaped notches to metal legs hinged together and shaped to prevent them from opening too widely. The strips c with the V-shaped notches e are screwed to the supports a. The supports a at each end are hinged together by a pivot d. The flanged part b of the support a catches the other support a and prevents the stand from opening beyond a right-angle.
Patent GB-190514081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: WILSON LIDA
Filed: 1905-07-08
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 14,081. Wilson, L. July 8. Drawings to Specification. Exhaust, obtaining power from.-An inward-flow reversible gas or steam turbine is specially adapted for utilizing the exhaust from a gas or steam engine.
Patent GB-190515055-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Extracting Metals from Ores and other Metalliferous Material by Electrolytic Means and Apparatus therefor.
Filed: 1905-07-21
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 15,055. Ganz & Co., Eisenglesserei und Maschinen-Fabrik Akt.-Ges. Aug. 26, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Chlorine is obtained from the anode compartment of an electrolytic cell containing brine employed in extracting metals from ores. Hydrogen is obtained in the cathode compartment, and is separated from the alkali and brine by passing the liquids &c. into a vessel I, Fig. 1, by way of a pipe m. A gas separator p, consisting of a cup o, forming an annular groove round the top of the liquid-discharge pipe q, and a slotted bell p forming a water trap, facilitates the escape of hydrogen, which is collected by way of a pipe s.
Patent GB-190517441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cardboard and like Boxes.
Inventor: GEDULD VICTOR
Filed: 1905-08-29
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 17,441. Geduld, V. Aug. 29. Cardboard boxes.-A box is formed from two blanks of cardboard cut and scored as shown in Figs. 2 and 4. The edges c of the blank a are turned up at the score lines b. The blank e is next secured in position under the other by paste, glue, &c. and the edges g turned up against the sides c, as shown in Fig. 6. The edges c instead of forming part of the blank a may be cemented thereto, and a paper covering-blank may be pasted on to the outside of the box at the same time as the blank e.
Patent GB-190517738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Protecting Sheets and Blinds.
Inventor: GREGSON ALFRED
Filed: 1905-09-01
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 17,738. Gregson, A. Sept. 1. Tarpaulin supports and fasteners.-An awning f, Fig. 1, for protecting goods or passengers in vehicles from the weather, and shown applied to a brewer's dray, is secured at its front end to a roller a and at its rear end passes over and is attached to a rail g. A crank handle e is provided for winding the sheet around the roller, and a ratchet and pawl h retain it in a taut condition when extended. The awning f is provided with side flaps f<1>, which fold over the awning, Fig. 3, when the latter is to be wound on the roller. The front end of the awning is provided with a beaded edge f<3> Fig. 4, which is gripped in a groove i in the roller by the flange of an angle-bar j. Springs k, inserted in holes in the roller, hold the angle-bar j in tight contact with the end of the sheet. The bar j can be lifted to release the sheet by band-grips n, Fig. 5, or the holes in the roller may be enlarged at one end so that the angle-bar can be displaced tangentially.
Patent GB-190523109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Production of Photographic and other Prints.
Inventor: RIEDER JOSEF
Filed: 1905-11-10
Granted: 1906-11-10
Abstract: 23,109. Rieder, J. Nov. 10. Pictures and other inscriptions which become visible only on exposure to light are formed either by bleaching or fading ordinary photographic silver prints in a bath containing a chloride, such as sodium chloride, and a copper salt, or by printing or drawing with an invisible ink sensitive to light and containing silver chloride, ground with varnish. Changing and composite pictures which may be used for advertising and like purposes are produced by combining such pictures or parts of pictures with the remainder of the picture in visible printing ink or as an ordinary print. For example this may be done by producing the parts separately, or by exposing a bleached photographic picture under a negative which covers certain parts, the complete picture gradually reappearing on full exposure.
Patent GB-190525968-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Starting Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: FOX JOSEPH PATRICK
Filed: 1905-12-13
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 25,968. Fox, J. P. Oct. 24, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Turning. - gear.- On a motor-car, a coiled spring, wound up by the engine, under the control of the driver, is need to start the engine. The spring m is attached at one end to the slee.ve d and at the other end to a disk o. The sleeve d is threaded internally and engages the sleeve p attached to the disk o, and has two flanges h,f between which works the manuallyoperated toothed clutch k, which engages claws g, the claws i engaging teeth b in the shaft a. The disk o is provided with claws q engaging fixed claws r attached to the motor frame, when the shaft a is the motor shaft, or the gear-box casing when the shaft a is the driving-shaft. Within recesses in claws q are pawls t which engage the ratchet-wheel c attached to the shaft. To rewind the spring, the sleeve d is moved to the right, so that the claws i engage claws b, and the claws q engage the claws r. During the winding of the spring, the threaded boss p moves the disk o, withdrawing the claws g. Unwinding is prevented by the pawls t. To start the motor, the sleeve d is moved to the left, disengaging the claws i, and is held stationary by the clutch k. To insure uncoupling in case of a backfire, the claws g and the claws on the clutch k are bevelled off on one of their radial lateral surfaces.
Patent GB-190604961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Measuring and Recording the Flow of a Liquid or Gas, or for Measuring and Recording Mechanical and Electrical Forces.
Inventor: LEA JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1906-03-01
Granted: 1907-03-01
Abstract: 4961. Lea, J. E. March 1. Liquid meters.-In apparatus for measuring the liquid flowing over a weir, of the type described in Specification No. 3000, A.D. 1905, the drum with the special cam-surface is replaced by a disk, and the apparatus is also applied generally for measuring or recording the flow of a liquid. The disk a, driven by a rack g and pinion f from the float, is provided on either face with special cam-surfaces i with which engage the notched ends of swivelling blocks n attached to spring arms m which are secured to a block l. A rod k carries the block l and is provided with a spring arm q which presses a pencil against a clock-driven drum s. The camsurface is set out from a polar diaphragm with rate of flow as angular co-ordinate and the height of the float as radius vector. The cam-surface is also graduated so that, from the position of a pointer m, the rate of flow can be read off directly at any time.
Patent GB-190607684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Armourings or Defences for Diggers' Foot-wear
Inventor: PARKES GEORGE BENJAMIN
Filed: 1906-03-30
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 7684. Parkes, G. B. March 30. Spade guards; sole protectors.-In boots for gardeners, navvies, and others using spades &c., the waist is fitted with a number of protectors each consisting of a shaped plate a, Figs. 1 and 4, provided with integral driving-in spikes b, and with integral studs g. The protector is also provided. with a spiked extension c, which fits under the lifts of the heel, and with a flange f which bears against the breast. In a modification, the extension c is dispensed with, and nails or screws are driven through holes in the flange f into the heel.
Patent GB-190608835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes provided with Rollers for the Convenient Packing, Storing, and Unrolling of Silk, Cotton, Woollen, or other Fabrics or Fibres, or Paper, wound thereon.
Inventor: BURGON ANTHONY
Filed: 1906-04-12
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 8835. Burgon, A. April 12. Reel holders and cases. -A box containing a roll of paper, fibre, or silk, cotton, woollen, &c. fabric, &c., is provided with means for preventing the accidental displacement of the spindle of the roll. Secured to each end of the box is a slotted frame c, Figs. 3 and 4, which is adapted to receive an end of the spindle and is so arranged that the locking- piece d may be slipped laterally into its locking position. Fig. 5 shows a modification, in which the slot c' is formed in the end of the box, the spindle being secured by a rectangular or wedge-shaped piece d which slides into a vertical correspondinglyshaped recess and is held in place by friction.
Patent GB-190608842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: EGERSDOERFER FRITZ
Filed: 1906-04-12
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 8842. Egersdoerfer, F., and Linder, F. April 12. Fixed-abutment type packing drums, vanes, &c. -Relates to means for ensuring a steam-tight joint for the drum 3 at a point between the inlet port 7<a> and the outlet port 7<b> of rotary engines of the type described in Specification No. 13,966, A.D. 1904, in which a piston plate 6 moving radially in a groove in the drum 3 engages with end disks and so transmits power to the shaft. For a certain distance, where the drum 3 and the hollow casing are in contact, the interior of the latter is made concentric with the drum to provide a greater bearing-surface. The joint is rendered tight by bars 8 embedded in channels in the casing and pressed against the drum by coiled springs 9. Bolts 10 passing up through the coils of the springs are fixed to bars 11 placed immediately beneath the packing-bars 8. These bolts are joined to cross-bars 11<a> so that the bars 8 must work together in exerting pressure on the drum.
Patent GB-190613677-A (GB)
Title: Herbal Pills
Inventor: JOLLIFFE MARY MARIA
Filed: 1906-06-14
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 13,677. Jolliffe, M. M. June 14. Pills.-Herbal pills are composed of three parts of the root of the jalap plant, one part of the socotrine aloe, and one part of barberry bark, oil of caraway, and gum-arabic water. The pills are lightly whitened with magnesia.
Patent GB-190614631-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aquatic Amusement Apparatus.
Inventor: FOWDEN ROBERT ASHWORTH
Filed: 1906-06-26
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 14,631. Fowden, R. A. June 26. Roundabouts. -An aquatic roundabout is constructed, with boats c, Fig. 1, connected by brackets d3 to a frame e, which is rotated by a shaft f driven by gearing from a motor h or the like mounted on a platform a<4> in the centre of the water tank. The boats are reached from a circular rim a<3>, and gunwales c<3> on the boats facilitate landing. The boats are connected at each end to rods d attached to V- shaped arms d<1>, which are united at their upper ends by angle-irons d<2>. The boat ends are formed with flat eyes c<8>, which have play between adjustable collars on the rods d so as to enable the boats to pitch, and which are large so as to enable the boats to roll. The collars may be fixed so as to dispense with the pitching and rolling. The brackets d<8> are formed with rollers which engage angle-irons e' of the frame e, and the brackets can be moved along the irons e<1> by means of cables i<1>, which pass over sheaf-wheels i', i<3> mounted in channel-irons e<2> and a plate e<4> which connects the frame e to the driving-shaft f. The brackets are each clamped to a cable i<1> arranged radially. When the wheels i<3> are rotated by gearing from a sleeve k<2> freely mounted on the shaft f and driven by a motor k, the brackets d<8> are moved to or from the landing-stage. Any bracket d<8> can be disengaged from its driving- gear by operating a handle i<8>, Fig. 7, which moves a sleeve i<7> on a shaft i<5> out of contact with the required wheel i<3>. The boats c are preferably moved so as to occupy the centre of the tank during their revolution. The boats are formed with ram prows, so as to throw the water over the prows, and may be provided with seats arranged on platforms. The bottom and sides of the tank are provided with radial strips r for retarding the flow of the water. The platform a<4> is preferably covered by a structure m with sheet metal p bent to imitate rocks, over which falls water pumped up from the tank. Electric lights may be attached to the cover m, the boats c, and the underside of the landing-stage a<3>. The frame e is provided with an annular platform l from which an attendant has access to the boats, for collecting fares &c.
Patent GB-190614896-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Recovery of the Benzine and other Volatile Products which are Disengaged during the Drying of Freshly Gummed Fabrics in the Rubber Industry
Inventor: VINCENT AMEDEE ETIENNE
Filed: 1906-06-30
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 14,896. Vincent, A. E. July 3, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Solvent-recovery apparatus.-The vapours of solvents such as benzene, toluene, &c., which are disengaged in the drying of gummed fabrics in the rubber industry, are collected in a bell a and carried away by a current of hot air to a heat-exchanger e and a condenser g for their recovery, The solvent-free air is returned through the heat-exchanger e, pump h, and heaters j, k to the drying- chamber. The bell n is closed by means of the gumming-knife 1 and the cloth-distributing roller 2 at one end, and two rollers c at the other, plates d being provided to divert the air current and prevent loss of solvent. The heater j is fed with the condensed water from the heating-table 3 and from the heater.
Patent GB-190615956-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Weaving Sacks, Bags and the like.
Filed: 1906-07-14
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 15,956. Cox Bros., and McIntosh, D. July 14. Loom shedding-motions.-In looms for weaving sacks and bags by weaving a suitable length of tubular fabric or upper and lower fabrics connected at one side and then interweaving the upper aud lower portions to form the bottom of a sack, the warps are shed by four healds A, B, C, D, Fig. 12, of which the upper shafts are connected in the manner shown to a pulley T. The countermarches of the healds A, B are connected directly by rods a, Fig. 18, to cam-actuated treadles G, H, and the countermarches of the healds C, D are connected by rods J<2>, K<2> to bent rods J<1>, K<1> on treadles J, K. Chains or straps m<2>, m<3> connected to the rods J<1>, K<1> pass round pulleys on treadles E, F, and are connected to pulleys m<1>, Fig. 3, on a shaft, M. When the tubular portions are being woven, the treadles E, F are lowered out of cooperation with their cams, such as f, so that the healds C, D are operated by the treadles J, K, the cams acting on the treadles being constructed and arranged to weave the tubular fabric, or, alternatively, two fabrics connected at one side. The pulley T, Fig. 12, is connected by a rod p<3> to a strap passing round a pulley p<1> on a camactuated treadle Q and connected to a pulley P on the shaft M, and during the tubular weaving the treadle Q is oscillated by its cam R to compensate for the variations in the number of healds which are lowered. When the interweaving is to take place, the shaft M is rotated by the action of a toothed sector N on a pinion on the shaft, the sector baing operated by a hand-lever N<2>, so that the treadles E, F are raised into position to be operated by their cams, and the treadle Q is simultaneously lowered. The pulley T is fixed by means of a stop-pin. The healds are then operated by the treadles E, F, G, H, there being always three healds down and one up to produce a twill weave. By means of the lever N<2>, the tubular weaving may be recommenced. Instead of using the shaft M, the straps or chains for controlling the position of the treadles E, F and the treadle Q may be connected to opposite ends of a pivoted lever, which is oscillated by a hand-lever as required.
Patent GB-190617279-A (GB)
Title: An Arrangement for Preventing the Sinking of Ships.
Inventor: LAMMERTS LAMBERTUS ALPHONS
Filed: 1906-08-01
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 17,279. Lammerts, L. A., and Lichtenbelt, A. D. F. W. Aug. 1. Stranded ships, raising and moving.-In the event of a collision, stranding, or other accident, water is discharged from closed water-ballast tanks by means of compressed air, in order to increase the buoyancy of the ship or of one end of it, as required. Fig. 1 shows two tanks A, B. When a three-way cock 5 on the bridge is operated, the tank A is placed into communication with the atmosphere, and water flows out through pipes until the level in the tank is the same as that of the water outside the ship, a whistle being sounded by the air drawn through. When the whistle ceases to sound, the cock 5 is moved to the second position, and compressed air from two of three tanks F, G, H forces the remaining water from the tank A. The tank' B is similarly emptied by means of a three-way cock 9 on the bridge. Instead of the cocks 5, 9, cocks 6, 8 at the top of the tanks may be used. The reservoirs F, G, H are supplied with air by means of an air-pump K, and the air pressure is indicated by a gauge L on the bridge. Air-tight compartments, formed under each deck by horizontal and vertical plates, are filled with displaceable water or supplied continuously with compressed air.
Patent GB-190623207-A (GB)
Title: Device for Lifting Up Defective Valve Seats Out of Valve Casings.
Inventor: WITT FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1906-10-19
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 23,207. Witt, F. Oct. 19. Bush, ferrule, and like extractors. -A device for lifting defective valve seats from valve casings comprises toggle levers, which engage the lower side of the seat and are adjusted by the relative motion of a screwed sleeve and rod, and a bridge and hand-operated nut for withdrawing the rod from the casing. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the toggle levers e, i are mounted, respectively, on shells or collars at the ends of the screwed rod c and sleeve d, and are positioned by rotating the nut at the.top of the sleeve. When the toggle-levers engage the valve seat, the nut b is rotated and thereby withdraws the rod, sleeve, and valve seat from the casing The nut b bears against a linked bridge a bolted to the exterior of the valve casing.
Patent GB-190624053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Producing Floors, Ceilings and Walls.
Inventor: HACKSTEIN JOHANN
Filed: 1906-10-29
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 24,053. Hackstein, J. Oct. 29. Floors; wall and ceiling linings.-Wooden boards are secured so as to be adjusted laterally to allow for expansion and contraction. Hollow metal rails a are secured to the joists or studding, and the boards are connected thereto by T-shaped plates b, Fig. 2, and pins c engaging adjacent boards, or by cross-bars f, Fig. 3. The rails, being elastic, also assist in deadening sound.
Patent GB-190624936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rock Drills, and other Percussive Tools.
Inventor: RAYNER GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1906-11-06
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 24,936. Rayner, G. H., and Walton, C. Nov. 6. Rock drills.-In order to prevent leakage of motive fluid by the wearing of the piston valve of a percussive rock drill &c., the valve, which is of the type comprising a central slide valve a located between two positions, is made of semi-cylindrical form throughout its length and works in a chest of similar shape. The valve is kept in contact with the face e by fluid pressure, so that as the valve wears the pressure holding it down increases. Specification No. 19,384, A.D. 1906, is referred to.
Patent GB-190625291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Matches
Inventor: HAFFNER GUSTAVE ADOLPHE
Filed: 1906-11-09
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 25,291. Haffner, G. A. Nov. 10, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Matches having small heads are made without the use of special machines. The splints are assembled in bundles and heated above the melting- point of the paraffin or other fatty substances used, after which an igniting-composition is applied to one or both ends of the splints, for instance by a brush, special means being adopted to prevent the heads from sticking together. When both ends are tipped, the splints are of double length and are afterwards divided in the middle. To prevent sticking, the interstices between the splints may be filled with sawdust by scraping the ends, or powdered or granular material may be introduced by means of a brush; or one end of the bundle may be clamped in a cylinder through which hot or cold air is forced after application of the igniting- composition. The last-named method accelerates drying and obviates the use of drying-chambers. For non-safety matches, the splints, after the interstices have been filled, are dipped in melted or powdered sulphur and placed in a chamber at a temperature of about 120‹ C., the sulphur penetrating into the pores of the wood ; after cooling, an ordinary igniting-composition is applied
Patent GB-190705903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Scraper Lifting Bars and Guards for Fuel Economisers or Feed Water Heaters.
Inventor: HARDY JOSEPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-03-12
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 5903. Hardy, J. W. March 12. Cleaning pipes and tubes.-A scraper lifting bar B is provided with apertures A having slots D, through which pass studs P on a lifting-rod R; the studs, when the lifting-rod is turned, enter slots E on the underside of the bar. A guard is provided above the lifting-bar.
Patent GB-190706480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vulcanized Articles of Footwear.
Inventor: ALEXANDER ALBERT EDGAR
Filed: 1907-03-18
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 6480. Alexander, A. E., [Marvel Rubber Co.]. March 18. Moulding, special processes for.-Rubber shoes, after being built on a last, are vulcanized in a three-part mould shown in skeleton form in Fig. 11. The shoe is preferably supported slightly above the vulcanizing position, and the side moulds B, C are closed before the sole mould D. The space a prevents the side moulds from chafing the shoe, while the bevels b, c permit of a desired thickening of the upper near the sole. In another method the shoe is supported in the vulcanizing position, and the three parts of the mould are closed simultaneously.
Patent GB-190709350-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Indicating or Communicating in connection with Military and other Operations.
Inventor: DIETZ BERNARD RUSSEL
Filed: 1907-04-22
Granted: 1908-04-22
Abstract: 9350. Dietz, B. R. April 22. Signal lamps.-A lamp shown in Fig. 12, in which the illuminant is a slow match burning without oil, can be attached to a signalling-device comprising a disk &c. a supported on a staff c. The lamp comprises a casing with a reflector and a clear or coloured glass ; the wick may be arranged inside the staff and fed up by star-wheels i<1> actuated through worm gear by a milled head i<2> lower down. The lower end of the hollow staff may be detachably secured by a bayonet-joint.