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Patent GB-190513675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Pumps.
Inventor: PATTERSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-07-03
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 13,675. Patterson, W. Sept. 22, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Annular-chamber type of rotary pumps. The rotating member is formed of two disks, connected by radial partitions, dividing up the space between the disk into compartments. Piston vanes are pivoted on pins joining the disks, rubber or other cushions being inserted to prevent leakage between adjacent compartments. The vanes are controlled by a camsurface fixed to the casing. Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation and Fig. 4 a partial perspective view. The vanes 25 are wider and thicker at one end than at the other, and the smaller end can pass through a slot in the cam-surface 31. The effect of this slotted cam is to throw the bigger end of the vane outwards as the latter approaches the inlet 15. whereupon a body of water is carried round by the vane and discharged through an outlet 17. After passing the outlet the bigger end of the vane is pressed inwards through the action of the cam-surface 31, the motion of the vanes being cushioned by the water filling the compartments.
Patent GB-190514092-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Construction of Acid Proof Vessel for Distilling and other purposes.
Inventor: LIDIARD GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-07-08
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 14,092. Liddiard, G. W. July 8. Spigot-and-socket joints. - An acid-proof vessel is provided with a conically-shaped neck j, into which fits a correspondingly - ended pipe h together with a packing-ring k. A joint of this nature becomes tighter as the pressure in the vessel increases.
Patent GB-190516433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Pasteboard or CArton, and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: KRON RUDOLF
Filed: 1905-08-12
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 16,433. Kron, R. Aug. 12. Dyeing.-Two separate paper webs are formed on wirecloths a, b and partly dried by drying- cylinders h, h<1>. The webs may then be provided with an adhesive at h and are passed through uniting-rollers i and over an endless wire web or felt l to drying-cylinders h<11>, after which the combined paper, pasteboard, or carton may be cut up by a cutting-device m and accumulated in a box n. Coating-devices c, d, e may be disposed above one or both of the paper-forming machines for the purpose of producing a coated or coloured surface on one or both sides of the pasteboard.
Patent GB-190602238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stuffing Boxes for Engines using Superheated Steam
Inventor: SCHMIDT WILHELM
Filed: 1906-01-29
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 2238. Schmidt, W. Jan. 29. stuffing-boxes.-In a stuffing-box for use with superheated steam and allowing universal movement, a spherical joint is made near the middle of the packing by a ring. To facilitate cooling, the packing is held in a casing a<1>, a<2> of U-section. The bush h also bears on a spherical ring k<1>. The packing may be compressed by a gland adjusted by hooked bolts engaging an undercut flange on the casing a<2>, or the casing may contain a spring for compressing the packing.
Patent GB-190602240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Targets.
Inventor: EASDALE GEORGE
Filed: 1906-01-29
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 2240. Easdale, G., Ketchum, Z. C., and Ketchum, H. G. Jan. 29. Targets.-Fig. 2 is an horizontal section showing a continuous belt or sheet m of canvas or the like which has targets printed or stamped at intervals and is unwound from the roller n on to the roller o to bring a fresh target into view by a ratchetwheel q, pawl u, loose arm t, and a cord w leading to the firing-point. A bullet, after passing through the sheet m, is defected by converging plates a, b into a collecting-chamber at the back, preferably formed of a curved plate i, and any back splashes of lead are caught in pockets k, l between the plates a, b, i. Spring pawls r, s engaging with ratchetwheels permit rotation of the rollers n, o in one direction only. For field use, the rollers may be operated electrically.
Patent GB-190604715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet Piling.
Inventor: ZANDER HENRY LOUIS
Filed: 1906-02-26
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 4715. Zander, H. L. Feb. 26. Piles.-Sheet piling is composed of members such as 1, Figs. 3 and 6, one edge of which is provided with a laterally - enlarged tongue 2 and the other with a contracted neck 5. The groove 4 is adapted to receive the tongue 2 of an adjacent member, a space being left which is filled with cement or the like. These piles are preferably formed of planks 6, 7, 8 bolted together. The lower portion of the groove 4 may be filled with a block 11 to prevent the entrance of earth during the driving operation, and a projection 12 may be provided on the lower end of the tongue 2 so that any earth which collects in the groove of the adjacent pile may be forced out.
Patent GB-190606701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Stone Boxes.
Inventor: PIPPY CHARLES FRANCIS
Filed: 1906-03-20
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 6701. Pippy, C. F. May 5, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Oilstones.-The cover of a box for an oilstone is hinged at one end so that it can be turned underneath the box when the stone is in use. The ends 4 of the box are made flush with the top of the stone so that the whole length of the stone may be used, and the sides are cut away to allow the stone to be used after it is worn down. A wedge 8 fixes the stone in position. The cover 9 is hinged at one end 13 to a plate 12 rotatably secured to the end of the box by a screw 15, which engages with a slot in the plate. The cover may thus be opened, turned round the screw 15, and then swung under the box, thus serving as a tray to catch the oil drippings. Spikes 18 are provided on the cover to engage the bench, when the stone is in use, to prevent slipping. A pad 19 of absorbent material is also provided in the cover to soak up superfluous oil. The cover may be secured in position by a catch at the opposite end to the hinge. The catch preferably comprises a plate 16 engaging with a pin 17.
Patent GB-190612833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Motors.
Inventor: MONNET RAPHAEL
Filed: 1906-06-01
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 12,833. Monnet, R. June 8, 1905, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Movable-abutment type of rotary explosion engines. A piston with four vanes b, c, d, e is keyed to a shaft a and rotates in a concentric casing. Each vane carries a spring-pressed packing-strip g. A sliding abutment m, which also compresses the charge, is reciprocated by a cam r, drivenoff the main shaft a. Two ports t, u are provided. Sparking-plugs are fitted in openings v, x. When the motor is being driven in a clockwise direction, the explosive mixture enters the port t and passes into the space between the vanes d, e. The charge is carried round until it is beneath the abutment m, which then descends so as to compress the charge. The left-hand face of the abutment then engages the right-hand face of the adjacent vane, and the charge is carried round until it registers with the ignition device at x. An explosion then takes place and an impulse is given to the piston. During this period, the abutment has risen so as to clear the oncoming vane. The burnt charge is exhausted through the port u. The cycle of operations is the same for each of the other vanes, whereby there are four impulses to each revolution. To reverse the motor, the ports t, u exchange functions and the sparking-plug at v is used. A four-way cock is arranged upon the conduit serving the ports t, u so that the necessary exchange of functions may be effected.
Patent GB-190617557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: LOWTHER THOMAS
Filed: 1906-08-03
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 17,557. Lowther, T. Aug. 3. Sectional boilers.-Boilers are made up of two or more sets of transverse drums of comparatively large diameter, arranged one above the other and connected at their ends to one or more pairs of longitudinal drums. Each set of drums may form a separate element which communicates with the next element above, as shown in Fig. 2. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the upper side drums are dispensed with, the upper transverse drums 3 being connected below to the lower side drums 1 and above with steam drums 4. The furnace gases pass between the drums to an uptake at the rear - or they may be led back over the tops of the second set of drums to an uptake at the front. To increase the heating-surface, the drums 3 may be connected by one or more rows of water-tubes 15. The longitudinal drums may be made with flat sides to facilitate the connexion of the drums 3, as shown in Fig. 9. The ashes &c. accumulating between the lower drums 3 are removed through the doors 12<e>, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190625770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tremblers of Induction Coils
Filed: 1906-11-15
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 25,770. Electric Ignition Co., and Hall, F. H. Nov. 15. Switches.-Relates to tremblers for induction coils. In order to prevent rolling of the moving contact on the fixed one, during separation, through the bending of the contact-carrying or trembler blade b, it is made with one or morecorrugations, undulations, or sinkings b<2> extending from the free end, which is acted upon by a hook a<2> on the armature a, for about half-way along its length. The corrugations are of suitable width and depth to give the required rigidity, so that bending only' takes place in the part notcorrugated, and the separation of the contact points takes plac'e immediately.
Patent GB-190627245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Wheels for Road Vehicles
Inventor: CORNOIS AUGUSTE JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-11-30
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 27,245. Cornois, A. J., and Tilly, L. Dec. 8, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Spring wheels.-A sectional outer rim e is supported by means of plungers d upon helical springs s within tubular spokes b connected by an inner continuous rim c. Alternate plungers are rigidly connected to the centres of the sections, while the remainder are formed with slotted heads f and connected by means of pins h to lugs g, or rollings, on the ends of the sections. Spiral springs l surround the exposed parts of the plungers and rest upon washers of metal k and leather i, which retain oil in the spokes. Outstanding lugs x are provided to assist in supporting a rubber jacket of oval section with a rectangular interior and inner edges meeting under the rim c; or strips of leather may be placed around the outer rim, and the whole enclosed in a leather jacket fastened inside the inner rim.
Patent GB-190628258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Distributing Sewage or other Liquid over Filter Beds and the like.
Inventor: JENKIN CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1906-12-11
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 28,258. Jenkin, C. J. Dec. 11. Spray-producers and spreaders.-In fixed or moving apparatus for distributing sewage or other liquid over filter-beds &c., the pipe or trough 1 is provided with branches 2 each of which delivers liquid on to a semicircular spreading-plate 8 with a convex upper surface and a depending serrated edge 10. The branches 2 may be pipes or open channels, and arrangements may be made for regulating the discharge through them. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the side of the channel 1 is inclined and the branch 2 projects at right-angles. As shown in Fig. 2, the bore of the pipe 2 is eccentric, so that the amount of liquid overflowing through the pipe can be varied by rotating it. A baffle-plate 3 is attached to the pipe 2 by a clip. The spreading-plate 8 may have a flange 9 on its rear edge and be suspended by straps 6 from the trough 1. Spreading-plates of greater area may be situated beneath the one shown. Fig. 8 shows a modified branch pipe 12, attached to the pipe 11 by means of a flange 14, closed at its end by a screw plug 13, and having perforations through its lower surface. To allow of variation in the inclination of the channel 1, it may be hinged at the supply end and have its other end supported by. an eccentric disk which can be rotated about an horizontal axis.
Patent GB-190629244-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Torch as used for Surgical and Dental Operations.
Inventor: LARARD FREDERICK ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-12-22
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 29,244. Larard, F. A., and Dearden, E. L. Dec. 22. . Appliances for illuminating cavities.-An electric incandescent lamp b is carried at the end of a nickel-plated tube a, on which a switch c is mounted. Connexions d lead to a pocket battery.
Patent GB-190704097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combs for Lace and like Machines.
Inventor: BABOIN EMILE
Filed: 1907-02-19
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 4097. Baboin, E. Feb. 19. Lace machines.-Slots C<1>, C<11>, with or without ribs B, B', are formed in or on the comb blades of lace machines, for the purpose of diminishing the bearing-surface between the combs and the carriages. Friction is thus minimized and the necessity for minute adjustment of the combs obviated.
Patent GB-190709014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Laundry-blues and the like.
Inventor: ZEUNERT THEODOR
Filed: 1907-04-18
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 9014. Zeunert, T. April 18. Washing-blue &c.-To facilitate uniform and rapid solution, preventing the formation of spots on the clothes treated, laundry blues and the like are prepared by mixing aniline colours with a large quantity of sugar. The mixture may be made in paste or powder form by boiling or grinding, but preferably the dried substance is pressed into shape.
Patent GB-190713319-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Steam Trap.
Inventor: GOVER ERNEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-06-08
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 13,319. Gover, E. W., [Buck, E. C.]. June 8. Steam traps.-In a steam trap actuated by the head of condensation water, a vertical pipe h directly communicating with the main steam-pipe leads the condensation water into the cylinder a. A pipe k communicating with the other end of the cylinder is connected, at right-angles, with the pipe h. The pressure on the dry side of the piston b is greater than that on the other side by an amount proportional to the area of cross - section of the piston-rod c, so that the piston is forced forwards until the stop d comes into play, thus covering the water outlet o. When the pressure due to the head of water in the cylinder and the pipe becomes greater than this extra pressure, the piston is forced back and the water escapes through a passage o. Cocks &c. are fitted on the pipes h, k and to the openings r, p.
Patent GB-190713480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Croquet and other similar Mallets.
Inventor: DONKIN JOHN
Filed: 1907-06-11
Granted: 1908-06-01
Abstract: 13,480. Donkin, J. June 11. Croquet.-A short handle or knob A is connected to the handle B of a croquet or similar mallet by means of a plate or plates C<1> and pivots C<2>, as shown. The plate C<1> may however take the form of a short spring riveted to either handle, or the part A may work on a spindle at rightangles to the part B. The short handle A may also be fitted with a spring clip or collar which grips the upper end of the handle B. In use, the part A is grasped By one hand and the other hand gives the mallet the motion of a pendulum.
Patent GB-190715217-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Cracking Nuts.
Inventor: NICHOLSON ARTHUR CLIVE
Filed: 1907-07-02
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 15,217. Nicholson, A. C. July 2. Crushers with vibrating jaws. -Apparatus for cracking nuts consists of a rotary member D, Figs. 1 and 3, carrying hinged pieces or jaws G', G<2> which are caused by a stationary camsurface M to approach the jaw D. The movable jaws G', G<2> are pivoted on pins H carried by the wings F of the member D. The cam M is pivoted at one end on a bolt C<1>, while its other end rests against an adjusting-screw N. The free end of the movable jaw falls away from the member D when it reaches the lower end of the cam, and releases the cracked nuts. The movable jaws are opened to receive the nuts by a cam R fixed to the side frame A acting upon studs Q projecting through slots in the wings F. To enable the machine to be secured to the trunk of a tree, the side frame A is made with a curved rib V and two vertical ribs W, a rope &c. being passed through holes in lugs S and round the tree to a hook adjustable in a dog T, Fig. 4, by a nut U. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which the pivoted jaw G is forced towards the rotary box-piece D against the action of springs D<3> by a stationary camsurface M. The box is held up to the cam M by a nut E' on the screwed shank E bearing against the end of the flanged bush Z. Any suitable number of trough-like jaws, each with its movable jaw, may be employed.
Patent GB-190715501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Button Hooks.
Inventor: JONES LEWIS JOHN
Filed: 1907-07-05
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 15,501. Jones, L. J. July 5. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Button - hooks.- A button-hook for boots and shoes, whereby the button is forced through the hole by leverage instead of by pulling and twisting, comprises a hook A, Fig. II., at rightangles to its shank B, a fulcrum C which rests against the leather, and a handle E made of one piece of metal secured by a ferrule D. As shown in Fig. III., the fulcrum G may be a circular flange on the shank of the hook, convex on the underside. The spoon form of fulcrum, shown in Fig. If., may be made integral with the ferrule D so as to rotate about the shank B, or the ferrule and shank may be screw - threaded to adjust the height of the fulcrum.
Patent GB-190722969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Teaching Reading
Inventor: TOLNAI SIMON
Filed: 1907-10-17
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 22,969. Tolnai, S. Oct. 17. Reading, teaching.-In teaching reading, a succession of pictures, reliefs, or models show the evolution of some well-known object, together with a relative secondary object, if necessary, of similar shape to the letter to be taught and the name of which begins with that letter, into that letter, as illustrated in the Figure, for the letter S. A relative secondary object may also be used,if necessary.
Patent GB-190723920-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Door-chain
Inventor: HEATH ALBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-10-30
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 23,920. Heath, A. W. Oct. 30. Door-chains.-A door-chain is so arranged that it cannot damage the paint or woodwork of the door. One end of the chain A is fastened to a weight C sliding on a plate P secured to the door frame, the other end being provided with the usual hook B to engage the slotted plate E on the door. The weight is heavier than the chain so that it always takes up any slack and prevents the chain from hanging loose. The chain passes through an horizontal or diagonal loop D at the top of the plate ; or the weight may be arranged to draw the chain into a casing, in which case a roller is provided to give easy running. A spring may be employed instead of the weight.
Patent GB-190807448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Billiard Tables, and the like.
Inventor: SCOTT WALTER
Filed: 1908-04-04
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 7448. Scott, W. April 4. Billiards.-A receptacle A adapted to hold several billiard balls is arranged below the open pocket of a billiard table. A doubly-inclined cushion C is provided to direct the balls before they roll into the slooping recesses R.
Patent GB-190811795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Watches.
Inventor: ROBERT CAMILLE
Filed: 1908-05-30
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 11,795. Robert, C. May 30. Watch cases; keyless mechanism. - In watches having winding and handsetting mechanism operable from a longitudinally sliding winding-stem through a twoarmed lever, especially in watches of the "calotte" type, the case a, Fig. 2, contains a foundation ring b to which is hinged the movement d. The movement is covered by a glass e carried by a ring f pivoted to the rim at g. The winding and setting mechanism comprises a spindle h, Fig. 1, on the lower part of which slides a clutch i provided with a groove l engaged by one branch m of a double-armed lever n pivoted at t. A spring q acting on the arm l keeps the clutch in engagement with the winding- pinion k. The upper end v of the spindle is square and fits in a square recess j in the winding- stem o. On this stem being pressed down from its normal position, its lower part p acts on a stop u on the second branch r of the lever n to engage the clutch i with the setting pinion x. When the stem o is pulled upwards, the end v of the spindle h is released from the recess allowing the movement d to be swung out of the casing.
Patent GB-190814704-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Determining the Metacentric Height of a Ship in any condition of Loading
Inventor: TATE EDWIN
Filed: 1908-07-10
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 14,704. Tate, E., and Goodall, J. M. July 10. Gravity, adjusting centre of.-A device for ascertaining the metacentric height of a ship in any condition of loading comprises a balance beam A, the length of which represents the depth of the vessel from any desired point above deck to the keel. On the beam A are marked to scale the positions of the tank top and decks and also the positions of the transverse metacentre at every foot of draught, with the dead-weight corresponding to the draught, from the light condition of the vessel to the load line. To the bottom of the beam A is secured a bar B, on which weights C can be suspended in any desired position by hooks &c. D. The weight of the beam A and bar B represents the weight of the vessel when in light condition, and the weights C represent in weight and position the deadweight carried by the vessel (i.e. cargo, coal, and water ballast). The beam is normally supported by two side davits or supports E, as shown in Fig. 2, while a central davit E<1> is utilized for balancing the beam &c. by means of a lever G, Figs. 1 and 3. The point at which the beam balances indicates the position of the centre of gravity, while the position of the metacentre for the draught concerned is ascertained from the scale on the beam ; the difference between the readings thus gives the metacentric height.
Patent GB-190824184-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Removing Obstacles from Drains and the like.
Inventor: GRANT WALTER JAMES
Filed: 1908-11-11
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 24,184. Grant, W. J. Nov. 11. Cleansing.-A device principally for removing obstacles from drains, traps, &c., comprises pointed fingers a with projections a<2> pivoted to lugs on a notched disk b carried by a rod c. A sleeve f, preferably conical, actuated by a spring g presses on the inner ends of the projections a<2> thus normally holding the fingers in the open position shown. A tube j surrounding the rod c carries a cap k bearing on the projections a<2> outside the pivots. A wing-nut m, bearing against the tube causes the cap k to close the fingers a to grip the obstacle. The tube j and rod c may be made in lengths connected by unions.
Patent GB-190824495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bearing Bushes.
Inventor: BOWACK JAMES
IPC: F16C17/18
Filed: 1908-11-14
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 24,495. Bowack, J. Nov. 14. Pulleys.-A bearing-bush, stated in the Provisional Specification to be applied to pulleys, is provided with a longitudinal split or division b to allow expansion. The split may be inclined to the axis, and may have the form of a curve or corrugation. Perforations c are formed in the bush for lubrication, and the split b serves also to distribute lubricant.
Patent GB-190824788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Washing-boards.
Inventor: MARYON LOUISA
Filed: 1908-11-18
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 24,788. Maryon, L. Nov. 18. Washing-boards. - A corrugated board A for use with a handrubber is provided with corrugated rollers B disposed as shown to facilitate the drawing of the articles on to, and off, the board.