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Patent GB-190518980-A (GB)
Title: A Damper or Silencer for Tubular Chimes or Carillons
Inventor: BEARD GEORGE
Filed: 1905-09-20
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 18,980. Beard, G. Sept. 20. Tubular bells.-A damper or silencer for tubular chimes consists of two bars, namely a damper bar D which is stationary, and a pressure bar E which is capable of being pressed against the tubes. Both have a covering G of rubber, felt, &c., and the pressure bar E is normally held away from the chimes by a spring F. Leather strapping R, shown more in detail in the plan, Fig. 6, is used in connexion with the damper to prevent the lower ends of the tubes from jarring when struck or acted on by the pressure bar.
Patent GB-190521486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Cementing of Lead Lights
Inventor: NICHOLLS JOHN BERTRAM
Filed: 1905-10-23
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 21,486. Nicholls, J. B. Oct. 23. Brush apparatus.-Apparatus for applying cement to lead glazing and afterwards polishing the lead comprises a revolving brush E, driven by a rubber belt J from the pulley I and guided by an operator by means of handles G. The lead lights to be treated are supported on a table A adapted to revolve on a central pivot and peripheral rollers C. The table is held in any position by catches D. The Provisional Specification states that the brush may be fixed to a vertical spindle driven by a flexible connexion, and the work-table may be fixed or movable.
Patent GB-190605559-A (GB)
Title: Improved Glass Blowing Apparatus.
Inventor: MOONEN WILHELM
Filed: 1906-03-07
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 5559. Moonen, W. March 7. Blowing. -In apparatus for blowing hollow articles in moulds, the blowing-head B is attached to a hollow arm d pivoted to the air-pipe c, which is adjustably secured to a standard a. On the arm d being lowered by means of the handle f, and the disk h being pressed upon the rim of the mould, the air valve o, which is connected with the disk h by a stem g, is opened against the action of a spring s. A rubber ring p is fitted for the purpose of preventing the escape of air when the adjacent parts move relatively to one another. To promote uniform blowing, the air escapes from an annular slot i, instead of from the usual hole or holes.
Patent GB-190605714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Downwardly Burning Gas Light Incandescent Lamps with Preheated Air.
Filed: 1906-03-09
Granted: 1907-03-09
Abstract: 5714. Proskauer, M., and Proskauer & Co. March 9. Incandescent gas lamps.-A chamber c, through which air is supplied from air-inlet tubes d to the mixing-tube, surrounds the mixing-tube, and is formed with constricted parts, or is spirally twisted, or is externally and internally ribbed, or is provided with a metal spiral f, or spirals, or sieves, or perforated metal sheets with alternately arranged holes, in order to facilitate the heating of the air supply. In one form, the chamber c is surrounded by a flue comprising a lower g, connected by the tubes d to the chamber c and an upper rotatable part k having an exit aperture m preferably arranged under an upwardly inclined piece o. The flue may be of coloured glass, porcelain, &c., or surrounded by a casing of one of these substances. A mantle ring r having a holding-arm t is suspended from a short flue s, detachably secured to an extension p of the chamber c and provided with an aperture u for the escape of combustion products. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 2523, A.D. 1875.]
Patent GB-190608766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: HINE GEORGE THOMAS
Filed: 1906-04-11
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 8766. Hine, G. T. April 11 Springs.-The spokes of a spring wheel consist of transversely-corrugated lengths of steel. In Fig. 1, a single series of spokes C is shown secured to the hub within an annular groove by bolts F; the outer end of each spoke is of T-shape and is bolted to the rim. The attachment of the spokes may be modified, both hub and rim being formed with Ranges against which the ends are held by rings bolted on ; or grooves may be formed in the flanges and the spokes bolted thereto. In a modification, the spokes may be alternately connected to opposite sides of the rim, as shown in Fig. 10, in which case there may be also tie-rods N, to give lateral stability, pivoted to plate or other springs O. In Fig. 5, a compound arrangement is shown, single spokes C<4> placed to bend in the plane of the wheel alternating with pairs of spokes C<3> bending transversely and connected to both sides of hub and rim. The spokes C<4> are bolted in grooved lugs K.
Patent GB-190612527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Rubber and Rubber Waste.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-05-29
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 12,527. Boult, A. J., [K÷neman, W. A.]. May 29. India-rubber waste, utilizing; special processes for preparing. - Rubber waste or low-grade virgin rubber is boiled with an acid or alkaline liquid to which a miscible bituminous or resinous material, such as tar, pitch, resin, or balsam, has been added for the purpose of enhancing the "fibre" quality of the rubber. In some cases, the bituminous or resinous material may be added prior to the boiling treatment. When an alkaline liquid is employed, only such bituminous or resinous materials as will not saponify may be used, and in cases where an acid solution is employed, it is necessary to agitate the liquid. The process may be applied in connexion with that described in Specification No. 12,525, A.D. 1906.
Patent GB-190612838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Manufacturing Beer.
Inventor: BERGO JEAN FRANCOIS
Filed: 1906-06-01
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 12,838. Bergo, J. F., and Kainscop, D. June 6, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Brewing.-Relates to a process of brewing beer in which all the operations are conducted out of contact with the atmosphere. Crushed malt is passed into a closed mash-tun 7, and is steeped and raised to the saccharifying temperature by hot water from a heating-cistern 2 supplied with water from a cold-water cistern 1. The wort is run into a boiler 14, being forced from the goods by compressed sterilized air. Hot water is passed on to the goods and is heated to 110‹ C. The liquid is run into the boiler, and the goods are washed with water at 100‹ C., and are dried by passage of air after each wetting. During the first stage of the boiling, steam from the boiler 14 is passed by a pipe 17 into the cistern 2 to obtain rapid evaporation under slight vacuum. During the later stages of the boiling, steam is discharged into the air through a pipe 16, and sterilized air is introduced through a pipe 22. When the wort is sufficiently concentrated, hops are added and the boiler is closed and heated to 150‹ C. The wort is then passed through a closed cooler 23 and thence to fermenting-vats 27, 28, one of which is used for the primary and the other for the secondary fermentation. A small quantity of wort is passed into a yeast receptacle 29 to dilute the yeast, which is then forced by compressed air into one of the fermenting-vats. The gases evolved during primary fermentation are led through the beer undergoing secondary fermentation. The beer is passed through a filter 30 and thence to a cask 35 which is connected by a pipe 36 with one of the fermenting-vats to prevent frothing. Sterilized air is supplied to the apparatus by an air-compressor 38, sterilizer 39, cooler 41, and storage vessel 42.
Patent GB-190615499-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Electric Vulcanizing Apparatus.
Filed: 1906-07-09
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 15,499. Binko, L., and Phoenix Electric Heating Co. July 9. Heating by electricity. - A vulcanizing - apparatus for repairing tyres and other articles comprises a hotplate of suitable shape to take the tyre &c., and fitted with heating resistances, which are arranged with switches to give different degrees of heat, as required. In one form, the body is made of metal and a chamber is provided for the resistances, which are connected to terminals h outside the chamber, which is closed by a lid. The vulcanizer may be connected to the wheel by means of a strap which passes through the slot f, or it may stand upon the support, Fig. 2. Specification No. 10,772, A.D. 1903, is referred to.
Patent GB-190623556-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Treatment of Willow Bark and other Bast Containing Material in order to Produce Long Fibres Suitable for Spinning.
Filed: 1906-10-23
Granted: 1907-10-23
Abstract: 23,556. Ordody, L. von, and Westdeutsche Thomas-phosphat-Werke Ges. Oct. 23. Liquids, apparatus for treating with.-Relates to apparatus for carrying out the process described in Specification No. 23,555, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Spinning], for treating willow bark and other bast-containing material with a solution of alkaline carbonates to obtain long fibres suitable for spinning, and consists in applying a device to indicate how far the treatment has advanced. The apparatus consists of a cylindrical boiler 2 fitted with the usual steam pipes 8, 10, and spraying-pipes 15 through which the lye is introduced. The bast to be treated is placed in wicker carriages 13 running on rails 12. Steam is introduced through the pipes 8, 10 until the bast is saturated; the lye, which has been previously heated, is then sprayed through the pipes 15. When the boiler is about one-third full, the lye supply is cut off and steam again admitted until the whole boils at a pressure of from three to four atmospheres. The boiling is continued until the bast has shrunk to a predetermined extent, which is indicated by the position of a ball 20 in a gauge glass 18. The ball is connected by a chain or wire passing over two rollers 21 to a pressure plate 22 resting on the surface of the bast. When the action is completed, the lye is forced out by the prevailing pressure, and the fibrous material is thoroughly washed with cold water led through the pipes 14. The material is then removed for further treatment.
Patent GB-190625567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Pickers employed in Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: KAY JAMES
Filed: 1906-11-13
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 25,567. Kay, J., and Peel, J. Nov. 13. Loom pickers.- Pickers of the type described in Specification No. 1527, A.D. 1872, are strengthened by means of an additional wire staple or rivote placed transversely across the picker below the usual staple d. The staple e is inserted in that side of the picker which is remote from the point of contact with the shuttle.
Patent GB-190626393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Piano Players and like Devices.
Inventor: SIBLEY JAMES THURSTON
Filed: 1906-11-21
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 26,393. Sibley, J. T. Nov. 21 Automatic instruments.-Pneumatic piano players &c. are provided with special means for automatically accentuating any note of a chord or combination of notes. The tracker board a is provided with a series of pilot passages b in advance of the main passages c, one to each note.. The passages b control diaphragms s operating double valves q, r. The passages c control diaphragms d working in separate chambers f, and operating valves e. The chamber f thus communicates either with a hightension chamber l, or with a chamber k, the tension in which is reduced by a narrow aperture 5 or is controlled manually. The perforations in the tune sheet for accentuated short notes are short as at x, Fig. 2, so that the pilot passage is closed before the main passage is uncovered ; the valve r is thus opened and the pneumatic h is operated by hightension exhaust. The perforations 30 for short unaccented or subdued notes are made long enough to uncover both passages. Perforations for sustained accented notes are formed with a bridgepiece w separating a short section x from the longer portion z ; the pneumatic h is thus operated in the first place by the high-tension exhaust, but the note is sustained by the low-tension exhaust. The valve q may be replaced by a simple flap valve independent of the valve r. The arrangement of the perforations may be reversed, the bridged slots being used for unaccented notes ; the chamber k is then arranged as a high-tension, and the chamber l as a low-tension chamber. The high-tension chamber may be cut off automatically from the exhausters, when not required, by means of a valve controlled by a special series of holes at one side of the tune sheet. The tension in either, or both, high and low tension chambers may be under manual control. Tune-sheets arranged on this system may be used with ordinary players not provided with means for accentuating individual notes.
Patent GB-190702019-A (GB)
Title: An Electric Door-contact for Alarm Bells and the like
Inventor: ZINTH FERDINAND
Filed: 1907-01-26
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 2019. Zinth, F. Jan. 26. Alarms, burglar and like.-A door contact for electric alarm bells consists of a lever 1 pivoted at 2 and rigidly secured to a fork 3, so that the latter is rocked when the lever is moved by a pin 5 on the door By this means springs 9, 10, which are mounted on an insulating- block 11 and form part of the circuit of the bell 15, are pressed together by one or other prong of the fork, their immediate separation being prevented by mounting the block on one of a train of wheels, to the last of which 19 a flyer is secured. The alarm rings momentarily when the door is opened or closed until the pin 5 passes beyond the lever 1.
Patent GB-190702543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dobbies of Looms for Weaving.
Filed: 1907-02-01
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 2543. Ward, J., and Ward Bros. Feb. 1. Loom dobbies.-A draw-rod of a dobby is jointed or connected to a draw bar or knife by its spherical head, which fits into a spherical recess formed by bolting or securing together the cap, Fig. 3, and the end 2<A>, Fig, 2, of the draw-bar. The driving- rod and the driving-lever are similarly connected.
Patent GB-190704910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrolytic Apparatus for Bleaching and Scouring Vegetable and Animal Fibres and Fabric.
Inventor: DASSONVILLE ALFRED
Filed: 1907-02-28
Granted: 1908-02-28
Abstract: 4910. Dassonville, A. Feb. 28. Bleaching; washing.-In electrolytic apparatus for bleaching and scouring animal and vegetable fibres and fabrics, the materials are conveyed through a vat between a number of parallel vertical carbon electrodes. The materials are brought in by a conveyer 5 to the perforated drum 6 revolving in a perforated trough 7 and are washed ; the drum conveys them over the partition 9 into the vat. The materials are conveyed through the vat by arms 11 on drums 10, of which there may be one or more provided for each passage. Pivoted scrapers 13, mounted on sliding frames 15 and actuated by cams 14, remove the materials from the ascending arms ; the sliding frames are connected to weights 16 which return them after displacement by the cams. The materials pass out to a conveyer 17 which carries them to a rinsing bath. The Provisional Specification mentions aloe-fibre, cotton, flax, hair, hemp, jute, silk, and wool as materials which may be treated in such apparatus.
Patent GB-190709035-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ironing Board for Sleeves and the like.
Inventor: KIRKNESS SAMUEL RALEIGH
Filed: 1907-04-18
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 9035. Kirkness, S. R. April 18. Ironing.-A collapsible ironing- board has a projecting board d for ironing sleeves &c. which is pivoted to two or more supports b capable of either lying in the same plane as the base board a or of being brought up and stopped at right-angles by stops g. The strut e is pivoted at g<1> and when the board is folded up lies in the opening f. When the board is required for use, the strut is turned into the vertical position to engage in the recess d<1> of the projecting board d, thus holding it perfectly steady.
Patent GB-190712947-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Detecting the Presence of Dangerous or Combustible Gases, applicable also for use in Operating Fire Alarms and Extinguishing Devices.
Inventor: FREISE HEINRICH
Filed: 1907-06-04
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 12,947. Freise, H. June 4. Drawings to Specification. Miners' and like safety lamps.-A miner's or like safety lamp is used in conjunction with a selenium cell for the detection of dangerous and explosive gases in collieries and other places. The lamp, having a window aud a cover, is used as a source of light for illuminating the selenium cell, and the cover is held open by means of an electro-magnet contained in a circuit with the cell. The presence of carbon monoxide renders the flame practically non-luminous, thereby increasing the resistance of the cell, and the magnet is no longer able to hold the cover open and the lamp is extinguished. A second electro-magnet included in the circuit with the cell is provided with a spring-actuated armature which, when not held by the magnet, closes an alarm circuit.
Patent GB-190716472-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Appliances for Receiving Submarine Sound Signals.
Inventor: GARDNER JOHN
Filed: 1907-07-18
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 16,472. Gardner, J. July 18. Sounds, locating direction of.-In apparatus for finding the direction of a sound signal at sea in which a microphone transmitter is placed at each side of the vessel and the intensities of the two sounds are compared, an ammeter is provided to compare the states of the two transmitting circuits. The ammeter is in series with a telephone and is placed alternately in series with two circuits containing a common battery and one of the microphone transmitters. In Fig. 2 one pole of the battery A is shown connected by wires B, C to the transmitters, which are also connected by wires B', C' to a switch D. This switch puts the receivers in circuit with the ammeter F and telephone G by means of the springs E, E<1>. As the current flows in different directions for the different positions of the switch D, the ammeter, the zero of which is at the centre of the scale, indicates which receiver is in circuit as well as the current in the circuit. In modifications, the position of the switch handle may show which receiver is in circuit, or this may be indicated by a lamp. The telephone may be replaced by a magneto-electric relay device to operate various signals. Specification No. 11,021, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Electric telegraphs &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190718506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generators and the like.
Inventor: WILLOCQ-BOTTIN EDMOND
Filed: 1907-08-15
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 18,506. Bottin, E. Willocq-. Dec. 7,1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Stoppers.-In an acetylene generator, a gas-tight closure is obtained by a cover 3 with a groove 5 in which is packing. The cover is loosely mounted on a screw 6 passing through a screw-threaded boss in a. bridge-piece 10 pivoted to a support 12 fixed to the generator 1. The other end of the bridge-piece is retained, when the generator is closed, by a ring 14 hinged to a support fixed to the generator. Between the shoulder of the screw 6 and the cover 3 is a jointing-ring 8. In a modification, the bridge-piece 10 swivels horizontally on the support 12, and the jointed ring 14 is replaced by a fixed horizontal slot ; the cover in this case being removed in an horizontal plane.
Patent GB-190719013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clips for use in Stentering Machines for Stretching and Finishing Fabrics.
Inventor: WHITLEY ALFRED AUSTIN
Filed: 1907-08-23
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 19,013. Whitley, A. A. Aug. 23. Tentering. - Tentering-clips are provided with means to cause the gripping action of the upper jaw to be quickly applied, such means being similar to those described in Specification No. 29,497, A.D. 1906, and they also have the opening-lever 5, made integral with or connected to the upper jaw 6 so as to form a bell-crank lever. To the clip arm is pivoted at 10 a lever 11 having a projecting or recessed part 18 for engaging a pin or roller 17 on the opening-lever 5, and having an overturned end 12 embracing a rod 13 having a foot 14 resting on the pin 15 to which the upper jaw 6 is pivoted. Between the overturned end 12 and the foot 14 is placed a spring. The gauge-finger 1 may be connected to the upper jaw 6 through a link 7 pivoted to the gauge-finger and jaw, Fig. 2 ; or it may have an upstanding portion 3, Fig. 3, upon which rests the rotary part 4 of the opening-lever provided with a projection 8 for engaging the part 3.
Patent GB-190721282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dust Collectors or Filters.
Inventor: PETER JACOB
Filed: 1907-09-25
Granted: 1908-09-25
Abstract: 21,282. Peter, J. Sept. 25. Sifting flour &c.-Dust, flour, &c. is deposited upon the outer surface of cylinders b constructed of filtering-cloth tightly stretched upon suitable frames and fitted in a casing a. These cylinders may rotate, and the dust is then removed by brushes d made in spiral form and working in the collecting-hoppers e so that the dust &c. is at the same time conveyed away. The cylinders may be stationary, and the brushes may rotate around them. The combination of filters of this type with the sieves of middlings purifiers is described, and one form is shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190721556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Duplicating Apparatus.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1907-09-28
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 21,556. Mills, B. J. B., [Dick Co., A. B.]. Sept. 28. Copying documents; feeding sheets; set-off, preventing.-In duplicating or printing apparatus, setoff sheets are separated from the top of a pile resting on a pivoted pile table J, by an intermittently-revolving roller H actuated by a geneva stop and mutilated gear-wheel. The separated sheet passes over tapes k, the outer tapes being adjustable simultaneously with the side guides k<8>, which carry hooked arms k<9> passing round the tapes. The set-off sheet then passes to intermittently-rotated rollers M, N, which act as front stops and register it with a hand-fed impression sheet passed from a pile on the table L, so as to lie above the set-off sheet, the two sheets then passing between the printing and impression rollers C, D to the delivery board P. The table J, pivoted at j, is counterbalanced by an adjustably-positioned weight j<1>, so that the sheets exert a uniform pressure on the roller H. A continuously-revolving roller G, coacting with a stop-plate i<3> adjustable so as to enter more or less a wide groove in the roller G, prevents more than one sheet at a time from being fed to the forwarding-rolls k<1>, k<4> and tapes k. The pile table L is removably mounted. on studs l<1>, l<2> on the side frames B, and guidefingers R pass the sheets to the rollers M, N, which are driven through gearing from a friction roller which engages with an adjustable portion of the surface of the roller C. The other parts are driven through gearing from the roller C, spring clutches being provided for the rollers H, G, M to allow them to overrun their shafts when the paper moves faster than the rollers.
Patent GB-190726119-A (GB)
Title: Device for Dilating Tubular or Annular Human and Animal Organs.
Inventor: FRAENKEL MANFRED
Filed: 1907-11-26
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 26,119. Fraenkel, M. Nov. 26. Bougies; dilators; obstetric and uterine appliances rectal appliances.-In apparatus for dilating cavities in the human body or in animals, for example for treating piles, or for dilating the urethral passage, or for obstetric and like purposes, an elastic body is arranged in such a manner that by decreasing its length its diameter is increased. Fig. 2 shows a section of a rectal or uterine dilator with the expansible part dilated. The rubber piece f is compressed between the tubular part c and the conical head a carried on the rod b, by turning the fly-nut e. The parts d, g serve to hold the instrument in position. Fig. 4 shows a dilator in which two expansible parts f, f<1> (shown undilated), separated by a ring i, are mounted between conical pieces k, k<1>. Fig. 7 shows a relatively short instrument in which the expansible parts f, f are dilated by turning the nut e by means of a key v, Fig. 8, mounted in a, casing l, which is provided with bayonet-slots to engage pins p on the part c, Fig. 7.