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Patent GB-190423705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Low Pressure Steam Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: KAEFERLE FRITZ
Filed: 1904-11-02
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 23,705. Kaeferle, F. Nov. 2. Injectors.-Steam is introduced through the nozzle of an ejector into a low-pressure steamheating apparatus so as to drive out the contained air rapidly and promote circulation of the steam. The steam enters through the valve V and the nozzle d screwed to it, and passes thence through the nozze d<1> attached to an union on the nozzle d, and a series of nozzles or tubes d' connecting the elements of the heater. A brisk circulation is thus produced, and it is stated that the heavier air and condensed water remaining at the bottom are carried off by a pipe. The opening d<3> of this pipe is in the valve V or in the lowest part of the heater, and communicates with the suction space of the tube or nozzle d', any steam being drawn back into the heater thereby. For ease of adjustment, the valve V is provided with a collar F having a thread opposite to that of the aperture provided for the valve in the beater.
Patent GB-190425310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protected Earthenware Cocks for use with Acids, Lyes and the like
Inventor: RUPPEL CARL
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 25,310. Ruppel, C. Nov. 21. Taps and pipes, connecting; flange joints; screw unions. -The connection of the plug cock shown in Fig. 1 with the flange pipes c, c<1> is made by means of loose flanges d, d', and bolts passing through lateral enlargements of the casing of the cock. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the connection is. made by means of screw caps g.
Patent GB-190427541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Ball-joint Compensators for Steam or other Pipes.
Inventor: SEIFFERT FRANZ
Filed: 1904-12-16
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 27,541. Sieffert, F. Dec. 16. Expansion joints; ball-and-socket joints.-In a compensation for a steam or other pressure pipe, which is not affected by the changing pressure within it, a tube a, placed between the pipe systems to be connected, is furnished with a ball b made in two parts b<1>, b<2>, Fig. 2, connected by ribs. The piece e carrying the ball b is provided with a hollow spherical part c against which bears the part b<1>. A socket d, which tightly fits an opening in the upper part of a chamber c, is pressed against the part b<2> by a spring. A stuffing-box f carries a cross-piece in which is a set-screw by which the spring is adjusted. In the modified form shown in Fig. 4, the part b is furnished with a T-shaped passage and bears against a spherical seat d pressed forwards by springs g adjusted by means of nuts u.
Patent GB-190509194-A (GB)
Title: Improved Advertising Medium.
Inventor: LEVI VERONIKA
Filed: 1905-05-02
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 9194. Levi, [nÚe Samuel], V. May 2. Advertising.-A clothes-stand a. Fig. 1, carries a movable head q bearing advertisements t. The stand carries, above the mirror b, a drum c ; the clotheshooks d project through slits in the faces e,f of the drum, Fig. 3, and can move on pivots g between studs h. The weight of an article hung on a hook d will move it to the position d', and so move forward the rod k, which has a notched end l journaled to the pivot i; the other end of the rod k moves through a block n fixed to the drum, and carries a pawl r, which operates the ratchet-wheel o and the standard p carrying the advertising-head. A weak spring m keeps the hook d normally in position. The wheel o may be turned eich time through the distance corresponding to one tooth only, or, if the spring u of the pawl r is not too strong, the apparatus may go on turning for a time after the push of the pawl has ended, the head q acting like a fly-wheel. The axle p may have a ball-shaped end v to reduce friction, or may move on ball bearings.
Patent GB-190522434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Closing Devices for Air-tight Boxes, Jars or other Receptacles.
Inventor: WILLIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-11-02
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 22,434. Willis, W., and Smith, W. H. Nov. 2. Stoppers. - Air-tight boxes, jars, or other receptacles, such as the metal boxes used for storing photographic paper, are provided with devices for producing air-tight joints round the edges of the lids. The receptacle A, Fig. 1, has an inner flange A<1> to receive the lid, comprising a disk B with turned-up edges, above which is another disk B', a packing-ring C of L-shaped cross-section being retained between the disks. Resting on the lid is a dished frame E of some resilient material such as brass, cut so as to leave a number of narrow arms with segmental pieces at their ends of such a size as to form a nearly continuous ring with the packing-ring C. A rod D fixed to the lid passes through the apex of the frame and the steel washer F. On rotation of the handle G into an horizontal position, one of the lugs G' forces down the centre E<1> of the frame, and the packing C is forced cutwards to make a tight joint. This construction dispenses with the toggle arms and separate segments described in Specification No. 11,179, A.D. 1896. The closing-device may be provided with a cover H. The desiccator is arranged in the usual manner. In a modification, the flange inside the box is dispensed with, the cover being extended to form a flange H', Fig. 4, which engages the top of the box. The form of the dished frame E may be varied to suit receptacles of various shapes.
Patent GB-190526187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Controlling the Lights in Railway Carriages Lighted by Electricity or Gas.
Filed: 1905-12-15
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 26,187. Stone & Co., J., and Darker, A. H. Dec. 15. Actuating valves and cocks. - In railway trains, lighted by electricity or gas, means are provided for controlling the lights on each simultaneously from the end of the train and separately by means of local switches or taps. The lights are controlled by the movements of seesaw lever 1 electro-magnetically actuated. In the case of gas lights, a small dynamo or accumulator is used to provide the requisite current. From a controlling-switch 38, placed in the guard's van, a wire 36 runs to one of the batteries 23, and lines 44, 45 lead to solenoids 42, 43, the cores of which are capable of operating the see-saw lever 1 controlling the lights. Pivoted blocks 40, 41, Fig. 4, provide flat surfaces for the solenoid cores to strike, and small spring buffers (not shown) are used to deaden the shock. The return wire, shown in dotted lines, runs from the middle point of the connexion between the solenoids back to the battery. Three wire couplings carry the lines 44, 45, 46 along the train, and branches are taken off to similar solenoid and lever apparatus in each coach. According to the direction in which the movable part 39 of the switch 38 is turned, one or other of the solenoids is energized and the lever is rocked either to the right, which turns the lights full on, or to the left, which turns them off. The horizontal position corresponds to halflights. The local controlling-means consists of a long bar 4, Fig. 7, running through the casing of the switch, and provided with handles 5 at each end and lugs 25, 26 to strike a projection of the lever 1. The lever has springs 7 and stops 9 at each end, and notches catching in a spring 28. In the case of gas-light, the spindle 61, Fig. 6, of the lever 1 works the tap, and may have a key-socket 62 for hand operation, instead of the long bar 4 being used.
Patent GB-190604689-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Filing Documents.
Inventor: HUDSON EDWIN FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-02-26
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 4689. Hudson, E. F. Feb. 26. Filing papers.- The filing-wires a, a' of a loose-leaf binder are pivoted on the rods b and are opened and closed by togglelinks i, i<1> pivoted at j to a longitudinally movable plate g slotted at g<1> for the engagement of the bolt of a suitable lock, by which it is held with the wires a, a' in the closed position. The rods b are carried by a plate c secured in a recess in the block d to which the back of the covers of the binder is secured. The plate g slides on pins h. The outer ends of the links i, i<1> engage the tails of the wires a, a<1>. These tails may be connected on each side by bars k, k<1>, in which case one pair of links i, i<1> may suffice. On the plate g being drawn out by means of its end grip g<3>, the wires a, a<1> open out or swing away from each other. The lock is secured in one end of the block d.
Patent GB-190610203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling Lamps for Military Purposes.
Inventor: BERGGREN SVEN VALDEMAR
Filed: 1906-05-01
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 10,203. Berggren, S. V. May 1. Signal lamps; incandescent vapour Lamps.-For milit a r y signalling purposes, an incandescent vapour burner supplied from the reservoir l with oil at a constant pressure is combined with a signalling-lantern a having a handactuated shutter, a chimney c which may be reversed and telescoped for packing, and a folding handle w. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1906, to Specification No. 9265, A.D. 1892.]
Patent GB-190611093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Martini-Francotte Rifles and the like.
Inventor: FRANCOTTE CHARLES
Filed: 1906-05-11
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 11,093. Francotte, C. Oct. 21, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Breech actions, hinged breech-block. -Relates to the method of fixing the mechanismcarrying underguard in the breechb o x of Martini- Francotte rifles or the like. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the guard a is attached to breech-box b by means of the hooked lever c engaging with a cut-out part of the box b under the action of the spring r. Release is effected by pressing the lower arm of the lever c backwards.
Patent GB-190619678-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Paper Bag.
Inventor: LAIRD NIGEL
Filed: 1906-09-04
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 19,678. Laird, N. Sept. 4. Paper &c. boxes or bags for carrying fruit, pastry, meat, &c. The bag &c., which is a development of those described in Specifications No. 1921, A.D. 1902, and No. 25,666, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Packing &c.], is made with a rigid rectangular cover b and bottom. The cover is held in position by a cord passing through holes c,f, g, h, k. All the holes can bo punched and the cord passed through in one operation. The cover is supported by the parts q, p, and kept from rising by the parts r. The cord may be used as a handle. The cover may be turned down outside or inside, and the bag can then be collapsed.
Patent GB-190622131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Street and like Gas Lamps.
Inventor: WALKER ALEXANDER BEATON
Filed: 1906-10-06
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 22,131. Walker, A. B., and Donaldson, J. H. Oct. 6. Street and like lamps.-A gas lamp is provided with a detachable intensifying-flue c, resting on a globe d and enclosed by a detachable casing b, which is supported on the hinged dome a so that the flue and the casing may be removed, before opening the lamp, by turning back the dome a. The flue may be held in position by guides g. A conical &c. deflector p is arranged above the upper end of the flue, and the outlet aperture or apertures q for the combustion gases are adjusted by raising and lowering the cap r, or otherwise. The lantern is provided with a transparent spherical or dome-shaped base t, preferably in one piece. A loose reflector k rests on a ledge on the top ring j of the lantern frame, and the air supply passes over the reflector and through apertures n to the burner. The gas-supply pipe u may be provided with a " blow - through " connexion w normally closed by a cap or plug, and the socket x for attaching the lantern to the lamp post is formed with an opening only sufficient for the passage of the supply pipe, which has a lock-nut or the like for making a gas-tight joint with the socket.
Patent GB-190624164-A (GB)
Title: Car Wheel
Inventor: HOGELAND ISRAEL
Filed: 1906-10-30
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 24,164. Hogeland, I., and Brickwood, A. W. Oct. 30. Metallic wheels; felloes or rims; tyres, non-elastic. -Wheels are formed of a centre part 10, formed with the peripheral portion in a series of steps, and an outer tyre part 12, having at its inner side corresponding steps. In building the wheel, two. half-rings of paper or similar fibrous material are placed on the centre part 10; the tyre is then placed on sideways, and drawn tightly into position by bolts 22. These bolts pass alternately through the upper and lower steps. When the wheel has been thus completed, the bolts are replaced one by one by rivets. The holes are cored in the tyre with square ends, the rivets having similar heads whereby they are prevented from turning.
Patent GB-190627634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dividing Tables or Beds for Punching Presses.
Inventor: AIVAZ JACOB
Filed: 1906-12-04
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 27,634. Aivaz, J., and Kowtunoff, T. Poljakoff-. Dec. 4. Cutting, punching, and perforating machines.- In a spacing - apparatus for punching-presses, the pinion A which drives the work-table is driven intermittenly from the wheel R on the main shaft of the machine through two sets of gearing, which give respectively initial and fractional movements to the pinion. The wheel R drives a wheel R<1>, which drives a shaft a through a clutch. Links e, e' are adjustably connected to cranks c, c<1> on this shaft, and are also adjustably connected to rocking arms f, f<1> carrying pawls t, t<1>. The pawl t drives a wheel L which is loose on a shaft n, and has connected to it planet-wheels H engaging a pinion k keyed to the shaft n and an annular wheel g. The pinion A is driven by gearing from the shaft n. The pawl t<1> drives a wheel D from which, by means of gearing E, F, M and a worm, the worm-wheel on the annular gear g is driven, so that a differential motion is given to the shaft n. The sizes of wheels are enumerated in the Specification to give movements of the table of 1 mm. for one tooth of the wheel L and <1>/100mm. for one tooth of the wheel D. The cranks c, c' are provided with scales to vary the amount of feed. In a modification, Fig. 4, for smaller movements, a bevel-wheel B<1> is carried on the shaft n and drives a nut A<1> engaging a worm p' connected to the table. The feed takes place at the upward motion of the press, and to reverse the direction of feed the pawls are reversed, the clutch being put out, and the wheel R<1> being given a half-revolution.
Patent GB-190629293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Percentage Milk-diluting Vessels.
Inventor: DEMING MACEY FOX
Filed: 1906-12-22
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 29,293. Deming, M. F. Jan. 18, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Milk, treating for epecial purposes.-A measure of capacity, of which Fig. 2 shows the developed surface, bears a table of data and graduation marks showing the quantities of milks of various compositions which, when diluted, will produce milk having stated percentages of fats and proteid matter, based upon the assumption that the percentage of proteids in milk and cream is the same, and that, after milk has stood until the cream has risen, the proportion of fat decreases downwards according to a given scale. The graduations 11 have on their right a scale of proteid percentages, and upon their left a table of fat percentages obtainable when milks of varying degrees of richness in fat, as set out above this table, are diluted to the top line of the measure. Graduations for the addition of lime water may be provided.
Patent GB-190704067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Retorts for the Distillation of Coal and other Carbonaceous Substances.
Inventor: PARKER THOMAS
Filed: 1907-02-19
Granted: 1908-02-19
Abstract: 4067. Parker, T. Feb. 19. Retorts.-A retort suitable for the production of a partly coked fuel according to the process described in Specification No. 14,365, A.D. 1906, is preferably of rectangular cross-section and tapers as shown to facilitate discharging, the discharging mouth being closed by a hinged lid d operated by a rod f passing down inside, and close to the wall of, the retort. The rod is raised or lowered by a hand-wheel k, the internally-screwed boss of which works on a screwed portion g of the rod which passes through a stuffing-box i. A spring m is interposed between the wheel k and the stuffing-box i as shown so that the door d is closed by spring pressure and expansion and contraction of the rod f is allowed for. A charging-shoot s and gas exit pipe t are provided. A series of retorts may be mounted side by side, and pipes t may be provided on opposite sides of the retorts so that retorts of a series may be connected.
Patent GB-190708598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Punching-apparatus for Paper Cardboard & the like
Inventor: SOUTHWELL EDWARD SMITH
Filed: 1907-04-13
Granted: 1908-04-13
Abstract: 8598. Southwell, E. S. April 13. Punching-machines for paper, cardboard, &c.- The bed-plates of punching-machines are made with dovetail bars a so that one or more punchblocks c can be slid on, adjusted into position, and secured by screws f. The plungers m carrying the punches u working through the die-plates hare actuated in any suitable manner, as by hand-levers w, spiral springs restoring the plungers to their original positions after depression. An adjustable gauge-plate j regulates the distance of the holes from the edge of the paper &c.
Patent GB-190709361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Controlling the Speed of the Vane Series of Fluid Driven Turbines.
Inventor: FORSBERG ERIK AUGUST
Filed: 1907-04-22
Granted: 1908-04-22
Abstract: 9361. Forsberg, E. A., and Ljungstr÷m, B. April 23, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Elastic - fluid turbines. -The speeds of the oppositely-running shafts of turbines in which both vane systems rotate, and in which each shaft drives a dynamo-electric generator, are kept equal by arranging that the generator on the faster moving shaft takes more of the load. The method of coupling up the generators may tend to produce this self-regulation, but the field magnet exciting- currents are suitably varied by a switch operated by the differential motion of a pair of governors. The figure shows the differential regulator applied to shunt-wound dynamos connected in parallel. A, B are the rotors of a radial flow turbine ; C, D the driven generators, and E, F the shunt exciting- oils connected together in parallel. The governors G, H are connected by link-work as shown. Any difference in speed of the shafts is transmitted to the switch arm K through the link I, thereby regulating the exciting current. The part N of the differential regulating-resistance is used for controlling the voltage. An excessive difference between the speeds of the shafts brings the end O against one or other of the projections P, Q, and so closes the throttle valve T in the fluid-supply pipe. The differential regulator may comprise a pair of centrifugal pumps, or may be based upon the different hysteresis or friction in the two systems. The generators may be coupled up in series or provided with series, shunt, or compound windings. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 comprises drawings showing the last-mentioned arrangements, and also the statement that the differential governors may act by braking. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190711238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Elastic Tyres for Wheels.
Inventor: CARBONE TITO LIVIO
Filed: 1907-05-14
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 11,238. Carbone, T. L. May 30, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Spring wheels.-In wheels of the type in which two or more inextensible hoops a, b are fitted within a tubular rubber, leather, or like casing c, the casing is forced from the outside into grooved portions of the hoops, for example by means of expansible rings f, Fig. 2, or l, Fig. 6. The rings having been adjusted, the device is mounted on a rim h having a detachable side flange i.
Patent GB-190712350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Hangers or Garment Holding Devices.
Inventor: FELLROTH ERICK OLSON
Filed: 1907-05-28
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 12,350. Fellroth, E. O. May 28. Suspenders for articles of dress.-A collapsible hanger for coats, vests, skirts, &c., having also a cross-bar to carry trousers and to maintain the arms of the hanger open, consists of arms A' of channel section pivoted at 10 to a suitably-shaped carrier 2<1> provided with a hook 9. Pivoted to these arms at 6 are two channel-section stays 3<1>, themselves pivoted at 8. One stay is extended at 7 to form a stop for limiting the pivotal movement of the sections 3<1>. The pivot 8, which is below the line joining the pivots 6 in the open position of the hanger, moves upwards on closing, and the arms A', 3<1> become parallel.
Patent GB-190717295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Despatch Tube Apparatus.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1907-07-29
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 17,295. Justice, P. M., [Lamson Consolidated Store Service Co.]. July 29. Pneumatic dispatch apparatus.- Where the transit tube A ends beyond the suction-tube C with a terminal E having two valves D', F, a by-pass J is provided having a valve K which is opened by the carrier as it enters the terminal, so that the air pressure therein is relieved. The exit valve F is pivoted at F<1>, and a valve F<2> in an offset F<3> is provided to let the atmospheric pressure get behind the issuing carrier.
Patent GB-190720995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detachable Foot-rests for Sewing-machine Stands.
Inventor: KALWEIT MAX
Filed: 1907-09-21
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 20,995. Kalweit, M., and Kriebel, A. Sept. 21. Sewing-machine stands.-A detachable foot-rest b for sewing-machine stands corresponds in shape with the middle cross-bar of the stand, and swivels on hinges c, which are detachably secured to the cross-pieces by means of bolts and fish-plates. The underside of the rest is provided with lugs which rest against the supports when the plate is lowered, and holding-springs are provided for each position.
Patent GB-190726151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Measuring Liquids.
Inventor: DONISTHORPE EDMUND SEAL
Filed: 1907-11-26
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 26,151. Donisthorpe, E. S. Nov. 26. Liquid meters.-A, meter specially applicable for measuring petrol as it is supplied to the tanks of motor-cars comprises a chamber a containing a pivoted measuring-vessel divided into two equal compartments e, e', each having a pivoted float. The pivots d of the measuring-vessel may be mounted in gimbals as described in Specification No. 17,787, A.D. 1907. The liquid supplied through the inlet b fills the compartment e, causing the float f to rise, and, by means of a pin thereon, to disengage a locking-catch i. The vessel then tilts, the contents of the compartment e passing into the chamber a and through the outlet c, and the compartment e' being brought below the inlet and locked by a catch i<1>. Stops m limit the tilting- movement of the measuring-vessel.
Patent GB-190726577-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing Ties to Shirts and Collars.
Inventor: YEATMAN GOUEL WILLIAM DE PERCI
Filed: 1907-12-02
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 26,577. Yeatman, G. W. de P. Dec. 2. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Neck-tie retainers.-A necktie is attached by the usual slotted plate d, Fig. 2, sewn on the tie, to a collar stud having a flat shank b, Fig. 4. The stud is of the type in which a head c is formed of the same width as the sbank by cutting away the latter. The invention consists in rounding off the edges of the flat shank and head so as not to damage the button-holes.
Patent GB-190727174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Milk Pasteurizing Apparatus.
Filed: 1907-12-09
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 27,174. Frost, A. E., and Dairy Outfit Co. Dec. 9. Preserving milk.-Apparatus of the continuousflow type for pasteurizing milk comprises a tapered vessel c, which is fitted with a stirrer d driven by a steam-turbine b and is surrounded by a waterjacket a heated by a perforated steam-coil f. The water discharges through a trapped outlet.