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Patent GB-190505188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Marine and like Sounding Apparatus.
Inventor: GILLIE JOHN WILSON
Filed: 1905-03-13
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 5188. Gillie, J. W. March 13. Sounding - apparatus.-Relates to apparatus of the kind in which the depth is determined by the amount of water forced into a tube against the pressure of the contained air. The tubular cap C<1> D<1> is screwed on the tube A<1> B<1>, and the water forces its way between the threads of the screw and through the holes G. A modification, shown in Fig. 4, can only be used with a guard-tube. On immersion, the short inverted tube C D floats away from the top of the tube A, allowing the water to enter, but is prevented from opening too far and allowing the air to escape by a spring in the cap of the guard-tube.
Patent GB-190505266-A (GB)
Title: Improved Slip for Pillows, Bolsters and Cushions.
Inventor: COAKLEY FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-03-14
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 5266. Coakley, F. March 14. Pillow slips &c.-A slip for pillows and the like is made to open along one edge b. Two bands c, c are attached to one side f, and two c', c<1> to the other side f<1> of the interior of the opening, the inner ends of the bands being secured to the bottom of the slip. The bands c, c pass under, and the bands c<1>, c' over, the pillow &c. when in position. Any other suitable number of bands may be used.
Patent GB-190511387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wood Screws.
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT HARRY
Filed: 1905-05-31
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 11,387. Smith, R. H., and Jepson, F. G. May. 31. Wood-screws.- A wood-screw is rendered selfcountersinking by means of a single groove b in the head a, the cutting-edge b<1> of the groove being radial and the edge b<2> tangential to the shank c. The groove may be continued down the whole or part of the length of the screw, and may be helical at the point e. The end of the screw may have a nailpoint grooved or plain to allow of the screw being partly driven by a hammer. When driven, the screw may be locked by a wire &c. inserted in the groove b.
Patent GB-190513833-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for use in Checking the Times of a Watchman's Visits to Different Places or Stations.
Inventor: SILVERMAN LOUIS
Filed: 1905-07-05
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 13,833. Silverman, L., and Austin, H. July 5. Locks, key; keys.-A lock for a watchman's telltale comprises a pivoted catch c, held in engagement with a notch in the lid B of the case by a spring f and adapted to be released by a spring piece g<3> in the key. A plunger g<1> in the key actuates the spring piece, and a second spring h in the case raises the lid after unlocking.
Patent GB-190516275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Miners' Safety Lamps
Inventor: PRESTWICH JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-08-10
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 16,275. Prestwich, J. Aug. 10. Miners' safety lamps.-Fig. 3 is a front view showing the lamp locked. The bolt d, attached to the sleeve c sliding on the pillar b, is retained in its upper position for locking the screwed-on cover g by means of a rivet e passed through a block b<x> at the base of the pillar b.
Patent GB-190519384-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Inserting Match Splints in the Carrier Bars of Match-making Machines.
Filed: 1905-09-25
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 19,384. Badische Maschinenfabrik und Eisengiesserei vorm. G. Sebold und Sebold & Neff. May 2, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Matches.-A machine for filling splints into carrier-bars is shown in section, and consists of a hopper for the splints having a comb-like bottom b, below which is reciprocated a, table c with projections d fitting into the slits in this bottom. The hopper receives a shaking motion which causes a splint to fall into each slit in the bottom when the table is in the position shown. When the table advances, these splints are pushed forward by the projections d into corresponding holes h in a carrier-bar.
Patent GB-190521144-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Fastener or Connector for Attaching Luggage or Address Labels and Envelopes to Parcels and the like.
Filed: 1905-10-18
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 21,144. Kenrick & Jefferson, and Hayward, G. T. Oct. 18. Fastenings f o r labels &c. A rectangular or \/-shaped fastening, made from steel 1 wire, sheet metal, or split rings, &c., and having its ends a<2> bent over in opposite directions to form spring or elastic arms, is passed through the eyelet of a label, which is forced down between the arms a. The string of the parcel is then pressed under the arms a<2>. In the case of an envelope &c. with no eyelet, the fastener is passed through a slit c, in front of which is inserted a wire stitch b.
Patent GB-190522849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Stirrers or Agitators.
Inventor: HOERIG ERNST FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1905-11-07
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 22,849. H÷rig, E. F. Nov. 7. Pin-and-slot mechanism. -In boiling-pans for jam and similar masses, the stirring-rods b are removably held in a clamp d, which carries a guide engaged by rollers g upon a rod h, which is reciprocated by a pulley y, a crank or eccentric, and a connecting-rod h<1>, and is deflected on both sides by a pin i working in a groove-guide f. The motion of the pin i in the guide f is controlled, as indicated in Fig. 3, by the spring-pressed blocks o, q, s, v.
Patent GB-190526622-A (GB)
Title: Combined Measuring Glass and Pestle and Mortar.
Inventor: DICKINS ARTHUR WILLIAM MARTYN
Filed: 1905-12-20
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 26,622. Dickins, A. W. M. Dec. 20. Measures of capacity.- A glass vessel A in which photographic and other materials are crushed by a glasspestle B is graduated on the outside so as to serve as a measuring- glass.
Patent GB-190600133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mail Bag Catchers.
Inventor: EVANS LEWIS JENNISON
Filed: 1906-01-02
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 133. Evans, L. J. Jan. 2. Mail-bag catchers and dischargers.- The bag 17 is dropped into an open shaft on the car roof and passes round a cage 4 directly into the car through an opening 5 without the necessity of opening a door. The bag is supported by a holder 13, shown in underside plan and section in Figs. 3 and 4, which is carried by the counterbalanced arm 8 pivoted in a swivelling support 9 on the track standard 7. The holder has a longitudinal shaft 14 with pins 15, which, when the arm 19 of the shaft is engaged under the catch 20, as shown in Fig. 3, are housed approximately horizontally in the recesses 13<a> of the casing 13 and thus form supports whereon the eyes of the mail bag may be slipped. Impact between the arm 19 and a rod 21 on the car roof releases the arm from the catch, and the shaft 14 is rotated by a coil spring 18 until the pins 15 are vertical and the bag is dropped. To obtain a more positive release, a presser 23 is pivoted at 24 and its shaft arm is embraced by a fork 24<a> on the shaft, so that rotation of the latter forces the presser down and so ejects the bag into the receiver on the car either vertically downwards with the arrangement shown, or horizontally if so desired. The subsequent impact of the presser on the front 4<b> of the cage 4 raises the arm 8 from a notch in the support 7<a> and swings it round parallel with the track, a spring 10<a> or equivalent device serving to draw its upper end down ready to receive another bag. In the case of quadruple tracks with limited transverse space, the holder is carried by a short arm at the top of a telescopic track standard with suitable lowering-gear.
Patent GB-190602490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flap Valves
Inventor: ADAMS SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1906-02-01
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 2490. Adams, S. H. Feb. 1. Check valves; hinged valves.-Consists of a flap valve a pivoted to a hinge e. The valve is preferably of conical shape. The valve swings freely but may be held closed by a cross-bar b operated by a screw k or by other means and sliding in guides h. The cross-bar, in the closed position of ,the valve, is in engagement with a wedge-shaped piece j on the centre of the valve a. Specification No. 2644, A.D. 1900, is referred to.
Patent GB-190604867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Detachable and Non-skidding Bands for the Pneumatic Tyres of Automobiles and the like
Inventor: ROBERTS ALFRED
Filed: 1906-02-28
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 4867. Roberts, A., and Roberts, G. A. Feb. 28. Tyres, pneumatic. - A slipping - preventing device for the tyres of motor and other vehicles consists of a band c with armoured tread. The attachment to the wheels is on one side by means of metallic hooks e, fixed by rivets to the flap c' of the cover c and engaged under the edge b<1> of the rim b, and on the other side by means of an adjustable, segmental ring f held in loops c<3> formed on the flaps c<2>. The segments of the ring f are joined together either by a right and left handed screwed coupling or by links.
Patent GB-190607450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Heated Furnaces and the like.
Inventor: KING JOHN
Filed: 1906-03-28
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 7450. King, J., and Burnett, J. R. March 28. Gas burners.- A Bunsen burner h of U- shaped section is used for heating- a crucible, muffle, or similar furnace. Its upper part is closed by a plate having holes h<2> of graduated diameters, the larger holes being placed near the gas-supply pipe so as to give an even flame at all points. The burner is supplied with gas from an oval pipe i provided with a sliding sleeve to regulate the air supply.
Patent GB-190617775-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Pure Caoutchouc.
Inventor: FOELSING AUGUST
Filed: 1906-08-07
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 17,775. Foelsing, A. Aug. 7. India-rubber, purifying; bleaching; extracting by solvents and special processes for preparing.-Caoutchouc is extracted from plants by cutting them in lengths of about one metre, tying in bundles to dry and coagulate, and disintegrating and subjecting them to the following chemical treatment. The raw material is boiled for several hours in sulphurous acid mixed with calcium and magnesium sulphides for the purpose of bleaching and removing tannin and other substances. The residue is washed and extracted first with acetone or methyl or ethyl alcohol to separate resins, oils, or waxes, and then with solvents of caoutchouc to separate cellulose, the caoutchouc being recovered by evaporation. The cellulose may also be separated by mechanical treatment by means of washing-machines with fluted rollers or by ball mills working in a fluid.
Patent GB-190617996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coke Ovens.
Filed: 1906-08-10
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 17,996. Wise, Sir W. L., [soc. Solvay & Co.]. Aug. 10. Hydraulic mains. - The collecting - mains are arranged so that gas from coke ovens may be led either to recovery plant and thence to the beating-flues, or may be led directly to the heating- flues. Each end of the hydraulic main b is connected by a pipe g with pipes d, which distribute the gas to the heating - flues. When working with byproduct recovery,a valve e in the pipe g is closed, and a valve c leading to the recovery plant is opened, the gases being returned to the pipes d. When it is desired to work without recovery of by-products, the valve c is closed and the valve e opened.
Patent GB-190621078-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Foster-mother and Outdoor Rearer.
Inventor: KIELL JOHN
Filed: 1906-09-22
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 2 1 , 0 7 8. Kiell, J., and Stow, A. A. Sept. 22. Foster-mothers.-The sleeping-compartment of a foster-mother is heated by a boiler or heater, which consists of two or more water-tubes e, connected by tubes e<1> and having filling and emptying nozzles e<5>, e<6> and a steam outlet e<7>. The lamp chamber f<1> is in the outer run d and its flue e<2> passes centrally through one of the tubes e, the connexions having friction joints so as to be easily detachable. The ventilating-shaft a<4> leads air from the inlet a<2>, controlled by a slide a<3>, to the top of the chamber. Access to the sleeping-compartment is afforded by an incline d', through the inner run d<2> and opening d<3>. The floor c<1> is removable for cleaning, the roof c<3> is hinged, and there are two doors a<1>, c<2>. An inner cover c<4> may be used, and wheels and handles may be provided for moving the foster-mother.
Patent GB-190624502-A (GB)
Title: Travelling Step-ladder with Elevating Platform.
Inventor: BUTLER HUGH MACKAY
Filed: 1906-11-02
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 24,502. Butler, H. M. Nov. 2. Ladders.-A platform P for holding tools &c. is supported at a desired height by means of bars E passing through slots in the top step G and resting in notches D in the sides A. To enable the ladder to be readily moved about, the back legs are provided with rollers m and the front legs with wheels K. The wheels K are mounted on a spindle R carried by arms L pivoted at U, and the arms L are normally turned about their pivots so that the bottom of the front steps rests upon the ground, but on the spindle R being pressed upon with the foot and the steps A raised in a backward direction, the arms L are turned so as to come against stops J, causing the front steps to be supported upon the wheels K.
Patent GB-190627293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Music Leaf Turners
Inventor: BENKEL LOUIS
Filed: 1906-11-30
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 27,293. Benkel, L. Nov. 30. Leaf-turners.-In a music leaf-turner of the kind wherein spring-controlled arms e, f carrying the leaves are turned so as to put the springs in tension, and are held till released one by one, the releasing- mechanism consists of two spring catchers p, n, and a lozenge-shaped piece q acting between the springs and operated by a tappet lever or pedal attachment. The levers are held by a clip consisting of a tongue hinged at one end to a rigid plate projecting from the spring-controlled arm.
Patent GB-190628182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Annealing and Heat Treating Steel Alloys.
Inventor: CHURCHWARD JAMES
Filed: 1906-12-11
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 28,182. Churchward, J. Dec. 11. Drawings to Specification. Annealing.-Relates to annealing and heat-treating steel alloys by subjecting the casting to a series of successive heatings and coolings, wherein the first heat wave is carried to the annealing-temperature of the mass of metal and the succeeding heat waves to temperatures a little below the retardation points of the alloying metals, as many heat waves being applied as there are metals in the alloy if these have materially different retardation points. As an example, the heat treatment of an alloy of the following percentage composition is given: manganese 0À25, chromium 3, vanadium 0À25, iron 96À5. The casting is first heated to 2000‹ F., maintained at that temperature for a short time, cooled slowly to about atmospheric temperature, and reheated successively to temperatures slightly below the retardation temperatures of chromium and manganese, namely : to about 1650‹ F. and 1125‹ F. As, in this case, manganese and chromium have retardation points which do not differ by more than about 30-50‹ F., a single heat wave suffices for these two metals. The retardation points, which are the points up to which the metal may be heated before the respective alloying metals cease to assimilate actively with the stock, may be determined by heating a piece of the metal, cooling, breaking, and examining under a microscope, the treatment being repeated at successively higher temperatures until films or segregations show. The required points will then be about 35-50‹ F. lower. In practice, any temperature within 100‹ F. below the retardation points may be adopted. There may be intervals of any length of time between the successive heatings.
Patent GB-190629655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrolytic Apparatus.
Inventor: RUTHENBURG MARCUS
Filed: 1906-12-29
Granted: 1907-12-28
Abstract: 29,655. Ruthenburg, M. Dec. 29. Chlorine.-Brine is electrolyzed for the production of alkali and chlorine in apparatus comprising the combination of sealed porous anode vessels and pipes for the supply and circulation of the liquid and the withdrawal of the products with siphon pipes connecting the cathode vessels so as to concentrate the alkali. The brine is delivered from a source 25 by pipes 24, 26, 28, 29 to each of a series of cells 1, the pipes 29 opening at the bottom of porous cells 10 closed by covers 11 and containing carbon anodes consisting of a central rod 14 and smaller rods 15. The spent brine passes by pipes 31, 36, 37 back to the source 25, and the chlorine is withdrawn by pipes 40, 41 and is absorbed by lime or water flowing over broken limestone. The cathode 5 consists of several volute layers of wire cloth spaced apart by washers 8 and secured to metal strips 6 by bolts 7. The cells may be arranged in two groups in parallel, each group consisting of two cells in series, as shown in Fig. I. The cathode liquid flows from one cell to the next by siphon pipes 45, so that its strength increases as it passes towards the exits 47 leading to a pipe 48.
Patent GB-190701830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliding Windows.
Inventor: STUMPF JOHANNES
IPC: E06B3/50
Filed: 1907-01-24
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 1830. Stumpf, J. Jan. 24. Windows.-Relates to windows of the kind described in Specification No. 15,964, A.D. 1900, in which the sashes slide along grooves in the window frame and are removable for cleaning &c. Each sash is balanced by weights, and is composed of two, parallel, glazed portions 0, O<1> and U, U<1> hinged together as at 17. While the window is closed, pins 4 at the lower ends of each sash rest in the vertical pulley-stile grooves 5 and the sashes are in line. In order to remove a sash for cleaning &c., a casement fastener 8 is undone, and the lower sash is then free to swing out as far as the dotted-line position, Fig. 1. The sash can then be raised, the pins 4 travelling up the curved groove 6, and the meeting-rail being guided by a parting-bead 7. When sufficient clearance bas been obtained, the upper sash can be brought to the lowest position. To allow a sash to be fully swung out, the spring retaining-catches 9, Fig. 8, are drawn back by hand. These catches are worked by knobs 9<c>, and are provided with inclined ends 9<f> which allow the sashes to be put back into the vertical position. Accidental movement of the catches is prevented by guard-springs 9<g> which engage the free ends of the catches, and are disengaged by pushes 9<n> provided with retaining pins inserted through key-hole slots in the casings. To prevent the sashes from being lifted by the counterpoises, plates 14 are mounted on the bottom ends of the sashes, and as the latter are swung out, the upper surfaces of the plates engage fixed pins 13, while hooked extremities 23<a> engage pins 16<b>; cross-pins 4<a>, Fig. 15, also engage the curved edges b, c of the plates 12. The improvements may be applied to ordinary single-paned sashes.
Patent GB-190705175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handles for Shovels Pitch-forks and similar Implements
Inventor: KOBEY BENJAMIN
Filed: 1907-03-04
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 5175. Kobey, B. March 4. Handlesof shovels, pitchforks, &c, are cranked as shown, to facilitate handling.
Patent GB-190712757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collarettes
Inventor: ANTROBUS RICHARD LEYCESTER
Filed: 1907-06-03
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 12,757. Antrobus. R. L. June 3. Spring links; wire-link chains.-A neck band for collarettes comprises short helical spring links 3, connected by separately formed eyes 4, which are linked together inside the spiral.
Patent GB-190712851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Injectors for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: STRAIN WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1907-06-03
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 12,851. Strain, W. T. June 15, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Injectors of the type having a mixing - nozzle movable axially towards the steam nozzle. The mixing-nozzle 11 fits in the intermediate reduced portion of the casing 1, and is provided with a collar 12 which bears on the seat 13. The receiving end of the combining and discharging tube 15 is provided with a series of overflow holes 14 spaced equally round the nozzle, and also with a collar 16, bearing against the end of the bushing 17. The collar 18 moves with the tube 15 and seats in the recess 19 to prevent leakage. The collar 18 is adjusted so that it touches the bottom of the recess 19 simultaneously with the contacting of the inlet end of the tube 15 with the tube 11. Lugs 10 on the steam nozzle 8 prevent the mixing-nozzle 11 from contacting with the discharge end of the nozzle and so cutting off the water supply.
Patent GB-190712860-A (GB)
Title: A Contactor Commutator for Dynamo Electric Machines.
Inventor: RIVERS-MOORE HENRY RIVERS
Filed: 1907-06-04
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 12,860. Moore, H. R. Rivers-, and Donald, J. M. June 4. Commutators; sparking, preventing.-In order to obtain a direct quick break intead of the usual sliding brush break at the commutator, the connexion between the terminals of a dynamo-electric machine and the successive commutator segments is made through movable contactors, operated successively by a cam or the like, and connecting the commutator segments successively to slip-rings upon which the main brushes rub. The contactors b, each pivoted as at c, Fig. 2, and corresponding in number to the number of the commutator segments a, are by the relative motion of the commutator and the cam d depressed consecutively into engagement with their respective commutator segments, and a collector, with an arm h, Fig. 3, conveys the current from the rounded hinged ends of the contactors b to the collecting-ringsj. The collector arm h covers more commutator segments than are depressed at one time by the cam d so that the collector arm does not move off a contactor until that contactor has been allowed to rise from the commutator segment. The form of commutator described is stated to allow of better insulation and to reduce inductive sparking, which may be further diminished by the employment of magnetic or other blow-outs.
Patent GB-190718577-A (GB)
Title: Combined Match Holder and Igniter.
Inventor: PATTERSON WALTER
Filed: 1907-08-16
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 18,577. Patterson, W., and Pugh, T. Aug. 16. Match-boxes. - A combined match holder and igniter comprises a case formed of two strips 5, 6 of paper, one or both being corrugated, an igniting-composition consisting of celluloid dissolved in a m y l acetate combined with amorphous phosphorus being applied at 3 near one end of the corrugated strip, and the other end of the case containing the heads of the matches being;closed. A folding strip of such casing 3 or a series of separate strips may be inserted for use in a box or container.