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Patent GB-190501788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Reels of Leaf Metal.
Inventor: BLANKMEISTER OTTO
Filed: 1905-01-30
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 1788. Blankmeister, O. Jan. 30. Gilding and silvering.-Strips of gold, silver, or other leaf metal are wound on reels i n such a manner that they may be readily detached from the protecting-strips of paper or other material. The leaf metal c is laid upon the narrow strips b, Figs. 1 and 4, which are secured to the protecting-strip a. The edges of the leaf metal may be gummed to the strips b. To prevent adhesion of the leaf metal, a powder may be dusted over the strip a. If the leaf metal is wound on a wide reel which is afterwards cut into a number of narrow ones, intermediate strips b<1>, Fig. 5, are laid along the cutting-line x.
Patent GB-190505921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engine Air Pumps.
Inventor: WEIR WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-03-21
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 5921. Weir, W. March 21. Pumping-engines; valves and valve-gear.-In direct singleacting air-pumps, the valve ports of the steam cylinder are so arranged that the steam after acting on the bottom of the piston is transferred to the top. The invention is shown applied to a Weir's pump. Steam is admitted through the supply branch D, Fig 2, then through a port H<3> on the valve face N, into the cavity H<4> and through the ports H<2>, H<1> to the bottom of the cylinder. As the piston makes its up-stroke, the steam above exhausts through ports J<1>, J<2>, J<3> into the exhaust outlet E. At the end of the up-stroke, the valve assumes the position shown in Fig. 3. The steam-supply port H<2> is then opposite a blind port Q. The steam below the piston passes through ports H<1>, J', J<3>, J<1> to the top of the cylinder and causes the down-stroke. To receive the exhaust from the cylinders S, R, a cavity T communicating by a passage with the exhaust E is provided. According to the Provisional Specification, a small steam stop valve may be fitted to the upper side of the cylinder for starting.
Patent GB-190506281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protectors for Water Gauge Glasses
Inventor: MARSHALL HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1905-03-24
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 6281. Marshall, H. J. March 24. Gauge-glass fittings.-The body, Fig. 1, of a gauge-glass protector is formed from one piece of sheet metal, and has grooves a to receive the glass front, bent-up portions b to support the glass, and apertures c to admit light to the gauge. The top and bottom pieces are each formed in one piece, and are shaped as shown in Fig. 2. The back halves of the clips, Fig. 5, which secure the parts, are placed outside the casing, and the front halves are placed behind the lugs e, Fig. 2. The back of the casing may be painted with vertical stripes to give a clearer indication of the level.
Patent GB-190508581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Pneumatic Operation or Playing of Pianos and other Musical Instruments.
Inventor: WILLIAMS CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1905-04-22
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 8581. Williams, C. J. April 22. Lift valves.-A disk valve i for use in apparatus for playing keyboard musical instruments has an upper seat formed by a detachable cap or cover k, adapted to be withdrawn or inserted readily, and a lower seat formed by a separate ringj, adapted to be set or adjusted into relation with the upper seating.
Patent GB-190509142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Self-draining Faucets or Bib-cocks.
Inventor: FREEMAN EARNEST THOMAS
Filed: 1905-05-01
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 9142. Freeman, E. T., Capeland, J. L., and Boyd, H. de W. May 1. Lift valves; freezing, preventing. - The casing of a bib cock or faucet is constructed with an air-inlet valve so as to admit air automatically to the service pipe whenever the main water supply is cut off, and so to prevent freezing of the pipes. The cock shown is of usual construction, except that the casing is enlarged at 10 to allow the provision of the passages 9, 13, the former being inclined to the horizontal. The part 15 of the passage 9 is constructed so as to form a seat for the ball valve 14, the pointed screw 12 forming a stop in the other direction. When the inlet pressure is normal, the ball valve is held against the seating 15, but on the main supply being cut off the ball descends the passage 9 and air is admitted to the inlet pipe 3 by way of the spout 2 and the passages 9, 13, and the water will thus be permitted to drain off.
Patent GB-190511061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brush-holders for Dynamo-electric Machines and the like.
Inventor: SPEIRS CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-05-26
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 11,061. Speirs, C. W., and Frith, J. May 26. Brush-holders.-Relates to brush - holders for dynamo-electric machines, in which the carbon brush is arranged in a cylinder which communicates with a supply of air under pressure, or the brush may be connected to a piston which slides in the cylinder and the arrangement provided with spring mechanism which retains the brush pressed against the commutator when the pressure of the air fails. In the construction shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the brush b<1> is connected by the rod i with the piston h<1>, which slides in the cylinder a<1> communicating with the bollow spindle c, through which the air is supplied. The brush b<1> is held firmly against its guide f<1> by means of a piston k, which is acted upon by a spring and also by compressed air in the cylinder j. Fitted into the end of the cylinder a<1> is a casing k<1> in which holes or slots l are formed, on the lateral faces of which rack teeth n are cut. With these teeth engage pawls o carried by a nut n, which is fixed to the rod i. A spring q presses the brush b<1> against the commutator when the air supply fails, the foot p, which bears on the brush, being attached by a sliding connexion to the rod i.
Patent GB-190512006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks for the Doors of Lavatories and the like.
Inventor: BAKER WILLIAM RITCHIE
Filed: 1905-06-08
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 12,006. Baker, W. R. June 8. Indicators, " engaged " and like.-Consists of improvements in the indicating devices for the locks described in Specifications Nos. 2315 and 22,957, A.D. 1899, No. 5420, A.D. 1903, and No. 4465, A.D. 1904. A spring-actuated rod 13 has a pin- and-slot connexion with a lever 11, pivoted at 12, and, in its outer position, holds that lever against the pin 14 on the weighted lever m, thereby maintaining that lever in its raised position and ensuring the indicator showing " engaged " even if the inner handle is turned before the door is closed, when the rod 13-is forced inwards, permitting the fall of the lever m.
Patent GB-190512191-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Automatically Cleaning Surfacing or Finishing the Ends of Corks.
Inventor: LOWMAN JOHN
Filed: 1905-06-10
Granted: 1906-06-09
Abstract: 12,191. Lowman, J. June 10. Surfacing corks. Relates to apparatus for surfacing the ends of corks. The corks are fed down a tube 10, which is of such a height that the weight of the corks forces the lowest one out on to a guideway 12, where it abuts against a stop. A gripping- device which reciprocates along the guideway, comprising a pusher bar 17 and a pivoted lever 19, forced on to the cork by a spring 21, is automatically moved forward by a lever 23 operated from a cam 26 and seizes the cork and pushes it along the guideway between two grinding-disks 5. The shafts of the disks are in alinement and are capable of longitudinal motion. This longitudinal motion is brought about by a cam 7<d> operating levers 7<a> pivoted at 7<b>, the upper ends of the levers engaging with collars 9 on the disk shafts. Adjustable springs 7<e> tend to keep the disks in their innermost position. The cam is so shaped as to allow the disks to be brought nearer together where the gripping-device pushes the cork between them. The cork is thus ground as it is pushed along until it is pushed over the end of the guideway 12. As this position is reached, the disks begin to separate and the cork drops into the hopper 39 and down the shoot 40. A stop 27, which closes the end of the feed-tube while a cork is being operated on, is carried at the end of a pivoted lever 28 controlled by a spring 31. A projection 35 on the gripping-device 17 strikes against a projection 36 on a bar 32 on the return journey of the gripping-device and draws the bar, and with it the stop, to the left, thus opening the end of the feed-tube and allowing another cork to be projected on to the guideway. The end of the lever 19 engages under a fixed projection 22 when the gripping-device is at the end of its journey and this raises the end 19<a> to allow a cork to be inserted under it. As the gripping-device moves forward, the end of the lever escapes from this projection and the end 19<a> is depressed on to the cork to hold it firmly. A dust tube 37 with a funnel-shaped mouth 38 is provided to remove the dust &c.
Patent GB-190521436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable or Field Cooking Apparatus.
Inventor: BRADWELL WILLIAM HOWARD
Filed: 1905-10-21
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 21,436. Bradwell, W. H., and Fenton, J. Oct. 21. Cooking - stoves; ovens.-A portable or field cooking- apparatus is provided wit h two series of ovens, arranged back to back and shaped so as to leave central upper and lower longitudinal fire and flue spaces. The ovens A have central extensions A<1> which separate the fireplaces and the flues C, B, which are closed on their bottom and top sides, respectively, by a plate J and removable hot-plates H resting on ledges on lining plates K. Fire-bars D, E, ash-pits D<3>, E<3>, and firebridges D<1>, E<1> are arranged as shown. The end uptake G has a damper G<2> which is closed when the lower fire-place is not being used. The endplate G<1> has an inspection door G<3>. This plate may be replaced by an end oven for warming plates and dishes. The ovens may be fitted with shelves A' and side doors. When the apparatus is set on wheels N, as shown, the front ovens have doors A<3> at the front and ventilation doors at the sides. The apparatus may be taken to pieces for transport.
Patent GB-190522120-A (GB)
Title: Improved Kneading and Mixing Machine.
Inventor: AESCHBACH FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1905-10-30
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 22,120. Aeschbach, F. Oct. 30. Moving - beater apparatus; moving- container apparatus. -The arms 7 of a kneading and mixing machine are constrained to move in vertical circles or ellipses by connecting their upper ends 6 by a hinge 9. The arms 7 are driven by crank - pins upon the wheels 4, 5, and are movably attached to the parts 6, which are made telescopic to suit troughs of different sizes, by means of slots 17 engaged by projections 16 upon heads 8, and clamping-screws 15, Figs. 3 and 4. The trough is rotated as shown.'
Patent GB-190523961-A (GB)
Title: Improved Supporter or Stiffener for Fabric Bands, Collars, and other parts of Garments.
Inventor: SCHLOSS JOSEPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-11-21
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 23,961. Schloss, J. W. Nov. 21. Stays or stiffeners.-Stiffeners for lace collars, bands of fabric, and parts of garments that require stiffening, are made of a tough paper or celluloid loop-shaped core a, Fig. 3, with rounded ends b, and are covered by winding the individual members with silk floss or other similar material.
Patent GB-190526760-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Drawbar Cradles for Railway Wagons and the like Vehicles.
Inventor: CHARLESWORTH WALTER
Filed: 1905-12-22
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 26,760. Charlesworth, W. Dec. 22. Couplings, non-automatic; draw-gear.-To prevent the removal of the coupling-link D, it is held in a downwardly-sloping slot C in the draw-bar A, the portion C<1> being carried back close to the plate B. The slot admits the full diameter of the link, which accordingly need not be pinched in at any portion and cannot be removed until the draw-bar is released from the cradle. The cradle consists of cast end pieces E, having wedge-shaped recesses on their outer faces in which the bent ends of the longitudinals F are riveted.
Patent GB-190600739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Mills.
Inventor: BRIDDON GEORGE
Filed: 1906-01-11
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 739. Briddon, G., and Fowler, R. J. Jan. 11. Roller mills for flour are provided with one or more fixed or adjustable partitions j to separate the broken products discharged from the rolls f, the axes of which are arranged in a vertical or inclined plane. The upper parts of the partitions may be hinged at k to the lower parts. The separation may be assisted by air currents drawn through wiregauze q in the side of the casing a and passing over the tops of the partitions to a conduit h leading to an exhaust fan. The conduit may have a fixed or adjustable cover r. Spring-pressed valves w arranged in the spaces n, o between the partitions prevent air from passing upwards, but allow the products to pass down to the discharge conveyers when a sufficient quantity has accumulated above them. The grain is fed to the hopper d by a roller c at the bottom of the passage b, and passes down an inclined plane e to the break-rolls f.
Patent GB-190606821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Shuttles for Looms.
Inventor: BLUMER-STREIFF FRITZ
Filed: 1906-03-21
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 6821. Streiff, F. Blumer-. Dec. 30,1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Loom shuttles.- In a shuttle provided with a device for facilitating threading, a passage d extends forwards from the bobbin chamber b, and communicates with the thread aperture, which consists of a slit in the shuttle side. The passage d is crossed by an arched pin f, of which the end projects into a vertical groove g in the side of the passage. A metal plate h forms the bottom of the thread aperture and part of the bottom of the passage d, and to the plate is secured a curved guide-arm i, which extends from the thread aperture to the passage d, its end projecting upwards nearly to the surface of the shuttle. Spaces are left between the part of the arm i in the thread aperture and the upper and lower surfaces of the aperture. A vertical pin l crossss the upper space, and a second vertical pin m crosses the aperture in front of the arm i. The weft from the bobbin is drawn under the pin f and is looped round the arm i. The free end of weft is then pulled, so that the loop passes down the arm i into the thread aperture. By stroking the finger over the aperture, the operative can draw out the free end of the loop of weft. The vertical part of the pin f, the foot n of the arm i, and the pin m prevent any friction of the thread on the walls of the passage d and the aperture.
Patent GB-190607752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oscillating Electric Motors
Inventor: ANDREWS JOSEPH DEVONPORT FINNE
Filed: 1906-03-31
Granted: 1907-04-30
Abstract: 7752. Andrews, J. D. F. March 31. Advertising; displaying.-Relates to oscillating- armature electric motors for advertising and other purposes, in which the energizing of the electromagnet is controlled by a separate contact-device which is arranged to remain either in or out of contact, and which is only operated after the armature has moved a predetermined distance, and consists in so arranging this contact-device that no impediment is offered to its free movement when it is on the point of making or breaking circuit. The constructions are similar to those described in Specification No. 19,137, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Ventilation], as applied to punkah fans. In. Fig. 1, the apparatus consists of an electro-magnet A, and an armature B and contact-device E both pivoted at C. The apparatus in this construction is arranged to lie either horizontally or to stand vertically with Z as base. The contact-device E may be provided with a brassing spring or weight, or it may be arranged as in Fig. 2, in which a separate arm D controlled by a brassing spring or weight engages with the forked. ends of the armature. The armature may be connected to a balance or pendulum to ensure a fixed beat. The armature, or in some cases the contactdevice, or the additional arm moved by the armature, is provided with a pawl H which engages with a ratchet wheel I. Two electro-magnets one on either side of the armature may be employed. The magnets may in all cases be de-energized by short-circuiting their coils instead of opening their circuit. According to the Provisional Specification, the mechanism above described is used to operate mechanical advertisements in which screens, preferably of thinly-silvered glass on which is ascribed or reflected the advertising matter, are illuminated by intermittently-operated lamps of one or more colours. The lamp circuits are controlled by contacts on the ratchet-wheel engaging with fixed contacts on the base. Or a drum or other contrivance bearing pictures, advertisements, or lights may be mounted on the axle of the ratchet-wheel or on an axle geared to it.
Patent GB-190610210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drop-hammers
Inventor: BECHE JEAN
Filed: 1906-05-01
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 10,210. Beche, J. May 1. Steam- - hammers. -In a drop hammer, the weight i is suspended from a rope k passing over a loose pulley t and attached to arms h secured on a spindle f. The piston-rod c carries a loose pulley d, over which passes a rope adjustably secured at one end n, and secured at the other to a pulley on the spindle f. The fall of the weight is checked by a piston on the rod c which is constantly exposed to steam pressure. The steam is admitted by valve o, Fig. 4. Cut-off occurs when the piston uncovers one of the ports u, u<1>, u<2>, u<3> controlled by studs. The steam then acts on a piston loose on the valve spindle, and so closes the valve o. The valve is raised still further for exhaust by the hand-lever.
Patent GB-190614252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Raising of Water or other Liquids.
Inventor: REES EDMUND SCOTT GUSTAVE
Filed: 1906-06-21
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 14,252. Rees, E. S. G. June 21. Centrifugal pumps.-Consists in axially coupling two or more pumps having impellers of the kind described in Specification No. 4810, A.D. 1906, and in providing each pump with an adjustable nozzle whereby the delivery head can be varied without varying the power absorbed by the pumps, a greater or less quantity of water being delivered. Fig. 2 shows a modification in which two such pumps are caused to work in series or in parallel by means of a three-way cock V. Fig. 4 shows the invention applied to a fountain. The delivery pipes of the pumps P', P<2> are divided into branches O<1>, O<2> leading to ordinary and annular nozzles N<1>, N<2>, respectively. Valves V, placed in the branches O<2> are actuated by means of the gearing shown so that the supply of water to the nozzles N<2> is intermittent, while that to the nozzles N<1> is continuous.
Patent GB-190615036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Feedwater Heating in connection with Upright Steam Boilers.
Inventor: SCHMEIL JULES
Filed: 1906-07-02
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 15,036. Schmeil, J. July 2. Composite Cornish and vertical boilers; feed-water, heating; flues, internal; partitions, internal; priming, preventing; tubes, water.-The generator is composed of a vertical boiler 1 and an horizontal flue boiler 3 which serves as a feed-water heater. The products of combustion pass over the baffle 2 in the chamher d and traverse the flue 4, of sufficient lengtb, provided with cross water-tubes 5. Feed-water is supplied at 6 and passes in the direction shown by the arrows, circulation being enhanced by tubes 11 and jacket 8,10. Priming is prevented by the baffle 14 placed below the steam outlet 13.
Patent GB-190627107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rheostats.
Inventor: WOEBBER PAUL
Filed: 1906-11-28
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 27,107. W÷bber, P. Nov. 28. Rheostats.-A resistance applicable for use in dentistry consists of a rod d of wood or other absorbent non-conducting material, and a contact* spring g adjustable by means of a screw e with a handle i. When the appliance is to be used, the rod d is removed and one of its ends is dipped in water, or wound with moistened wadding, and the wet end is inserted in the terminal c, the other end being held by a spring h. The current increases slowly as the moisture creeps through the rod, and may be increased by moving the contact g.
Patent GB-190629054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hair Frames for the Purpose of Hairdressing
Inventor: MARSHALL ERNEST
Filed: 1906-12-20
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 29,054. Marshall, E. Dec. 20. Hair pads.-Frames for hairdressing purposes are made of artificial silk. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 8982, A.D. 1896, and No. 11,302, A.D. 1900.]
Patent GB-190701187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cattle Guards.
Inventor: CLIFTON WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON
Filed: 1907-01-16
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 1187. Clifton, W. H. J., and Hollander, F. Jan. 16. Barriers; crossings.- A device for preventing cattle from straying from level crossings along the railroad track consists of a series of troughs 5 carrying axles 11, on which are loosely mounted metal spheres'13 placed between collars 15 bolted to the axles. The troughs are secured to the sleepers by flanges 9.
Patent GB-190704244-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for the Preparation of a Dentifrice.
Inventor: SENSBURG LUDWIG
Filed: 1907-02-20
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 4244. Sensburg, L. Feb. 23, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Dentifrices.-A dentifrice, consisting of calcium peroxide and calcium carbonate almost wholly free from calcium hydroxide, is prepared by adding calcium hydroxide to a solution of hydrogen peroxide, and passing carbon dioxide through the mixture.
Patent GB-190705926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Elastic Wheel Tyres.
Inventor: SEDDON ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-03-12
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 5926. Seddon, A. March 12. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Studded tread bands are detachably secured to tyres by rivets through them and through a series of tongues on bands permanently secured to the tyre. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 4, a continuous band c of leather, canvas and rubber, vulcanized fibre, metal, &c. with opposite tongues c', c<2>, is secured to the tyre or a tread band fixed thereon by staggered rivets e, so as to leave alternate free tongues through which pass the rivets g securing the tread band d. In a modification, the band e is replaced by narrow transverse strips secured to the tyre so as to leave alternate free edges.
Patent GB-190709241-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method for Imparting a Permanent Finish to Cloths and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: DENISON JOSEPH RICHARD
Filed: 1907-04-20
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 9241. Denison, J. R., and Preussner, J. F. April 20. Embossing.-To impart a permanent finish to fabrics d, they are steamed by being passed between calendering-rollers b, c, of which the upper is heated, together with an endless or other fabric a, which is dampened by being passed through a trough e containing water, alone or mixed with filling- material or with soluble oil for softening purposes. Various finishes or designs may be imparted to the fabrics by varying the surface of the fabric a or of the roller b.
Patent GB-190711981-A (GB)
Title: Ribbons and Ribbon Spools of Typewriting Machines
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE CRANSTON
Filed: 1907-05-23
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 11,981. Fairweather, W. C., [Underwood, J. T.]. May 23. Typewriters.-Relates to means for attaching a narrow ribbon to its spool. One flange 2 of the spool is provided with a plain pin 5, or a shorter barbed pin, to be engaged by a loop 7 on the end ofthe ribbon. The pin 5 is situated at the outer part of a recess 4 in the core 3 and completes the core surface. The loop 7 is formed by folding over the ribbon and securing the end by clip 8 or other means, preferably forming a ribbon-reversing obstruction.