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Patent GB-190425921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thread Dressing Machines
Inventor: FREDENBURGH GEORGE ALBERT
Filed: 1904-11-29
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 25,921. Fredenburgh, G. A. Nov. 29. Threads, dressing; delivery, stopping; threadsevering arrangements. - In a thread-dressing machine having cloth - covered feeding - shafts, means are provided such that, if the thread breaks between the feeding-mechanism and the winding- spools, the thread is automatically cut at a point before it reaches the feeding-mechanism, thus leaving but a small strand of thread to be thrown to waste. Figs. 1 and 2 are side and front sectional views respectively. The thread t is pressed upon the cloth-covered rollers a, a' by a disc h, the axle of which is carried in the slot c<1> in a frame c, pivoted at d to the fixed plate e. Tongues c<2> on the end of the frame e engage with a spring- controlled latch j. The thread passes from the roller a' round a guide l, Fig. 2, revolubly mounted in the frame c, and then through the opening in the U-shaped bend in the wire n, fixed to the frame c. The shaft p, mounted in the bracket o, is slotted at one end to receive a cutter-blade p<1> and at the other end has a cramp p<3>, weighted at s<2> and joined by a link s to the lever q, having a wire q<1> arranged to pass between the U-shaped portion of the wire n. Fig. 3 shows the cutterblade having oppositely-disposed cutting-edges, adapted to contact on the fixed stud p<5> when the shaft p is rotated, and thus to hold the thread fast until it is broken by the increase of tension due to the feeding-shafts. The tension of the thread normally keeps the wire g' in the position shown, but, if the thread breaks, the lever q and crank p<3> fall over under the influence of the weight s<2> and thus rotate the shaft p. The opening v serves to hold the parts in position temporarily when the ends of a broken thread are being joined.
Patent GB-190429130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sizing or Finishing Media
Inventor: ADAM MATTHEW ATKINSON
IPC: D06M16/00
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 29,130. Adam, M. A., [Erste Triester Reisschõl-Fabriks Akt.-Ges.]. Dec. 30. Size.-A sizing or finishing medium is produced as follows:-A starchy and gummy substance, or an artificial mixture of starch and gum or starchy substances, preferably rice rich in gum, or a mix- ture of rice and gum, is first moderately steamed to loosen the tissue, and then mixed with an alkaline substance, preferably ammonium car- bonate, to disintegrate the proteins. An organic acid, preferably lactic acid, is then added, and the product is dried below 100‹ C. and ground to a powder. The lactic acid may be produced in the rice by means of lactic ferments ; or, if acetic acid is to be used, it may be produced in the rice by suitable fermentation. Other alkaline substances may be used instead of ammonium carbonate, for example, soda, baryta, or lime.
Patent GB-190500486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rims for the Wheels of Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: BROWNE-CAVE CECIL BECKWITH CAV
Filed: 1905-01-10
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 4 8 6. Cave, C. B. Cave-Browne-. Jan. 10. Felloes or rims.-Relates to means for detachably securing a rim carrying a pneumatic or other elastic tyre on to the felloe of a wheel. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the tyrecarrying rim c is secured on the metal band b of the felloe a by means of detachable side flanges d, secured b the usual through bolts, and two or more radial bolts f which, taking into detachable heads g, are tightened by nuts i with or without spring washers h. The felloe is slotted for the passage of the valve when an inflated tyre is being fitted to the wheels.
Patent GB-190502922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Triple Valves for Air Brake Systems.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-02-13
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 2922. Allison, C. A., [Levy, A. B.]. Feb. 13. Brakes.-In an air-brake system, the triple valve is adapted to re-charge the auxiliary reservoirs while in the release' and in 'service' positions with the brakes applied. A passage and cavity 5, 5<a>, Fig. 1, are formed in the casing to connect the train-pipe passage 7 with a port 8 in the slidevalve seat. The triple valve 2, Figs. 3 and 4, of the usual form is provided with a longitudinal passage 9, having two ports 9<a>, 9<b> on the valveface and connected by means of a cavity 10, with ball valve 11, to a side port 10<a>, and a port 10<b> in a screwed plug 12, both opening into the valve chamber. In the ' release' position shown in Fig. 1, train-pipe air passes through passages 5, 5<a>, ports 8, 9<a>, round the ball valve 11, and through the ports 10<a>, 10<b> to the valve chamber and reservoir. On applying the brakes, the reservoir pressure closes the ball valve 11 and places the valve in the ' service' position, in which the ports 9b, 8 register. While the triple valve holds the brakes in the set position in the usual manner, the ball valve will remain closed as long as the auxiliaryreservoir pressure is above that of the train-pipe, but if the train-pipe pressure be increased the ball valve will open and allow air to flow freely through the ports 8, 9b, 10<a>, 10<b> into the valve chamber and thence into the auxiliary reservoir, which will thus be re-charged while the brakes remain set. A similar action will follow an emergency application.
Patent GB-190512741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Pumps.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1905-06-20
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 12,741. Howorth, F. W., [Aktiebolaget de Lavals Angturbin]. June 20. Centrifugal pumps.-On the impellers and casings of centrifugal pumps, suitable for pumping water containing dirt and foreign matter, rings 6, 7 are shrunk, forming surfaces tetween which there is a certain amount of play, or one ring only is used. The ring 7 is attached by a flange 8 or by side flanges embracing the casing, the flanges extending partly or wholly round the casing. The inside of the ring 6 and the corresponding part of the impeller are preferably coned.
Patent GB-190518578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Air Tubes of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: ENGLEBERT OSCAR
Filed: 1905-09-14
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 18,578. Englebert, O. Sept. 14. Tyres, pneumatic.-To obtain a flat seat for the junctions of non-continuous air tubes, rubber cushions C, preferably with tapering ends as shown are fitted in the wheel rim a.
Patent GB-190600920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Advertising Apparatus.
Inventor: SMYTH JOHN MCFALL
Filed: 1906-01-12
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 920. Smyth, J. M. Jan. 12. Chromatropes. - Relates to apparatus wherein transparent disks, one bearing an advertisement and the other r a suitable design, are rotated relatively to one e another in front of a source of light. Disks c, d, secured to sleeves f <1> upon a stud f are made to rotate in opposite directions by a friction wheel s, Fig. 1, driven by a motor g, either directly or through suitable gearing. A lamp e is supported in the casing, which may have a reflective back a. Four pairs of disks may be used in one casing, Fig. 3, being driven from the same motor. The disks may be driven at different speeds in the same direction by two friction wheels s, s', Fig. 6, driven by the motor g through the gearing shown. Instead of friction wheels s, pinions may be used, working in teeth on the disks c, d.
Patent GB-190604274-A (GB)
Title: An Alcohol Separation Process
Inventor: WHITEHOUSE NORMAN LESLIE GRAY
Filed: 1906-02-21
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 4274. Whitehouse, N. L. G., and Beetlestone, N. C. Feb. 21. Alcohols.-Impurities are removed from alcohols, such as methyl or ethyl alcohol, by treating a mixture of the alcohol and alkali carbonate with carbon dioxide under pressure. A solid compound is formed, from which the impurities are removed by filtration or distillation. When subjected to dry distillation, the solid decomposes, yielding pure alcohol, which is condensed, while alkali carbonate and carbon dioxide are regenerated for further use.
Patent GB-190610435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: SAVERY AMELIA
Filed: 1906-05-04
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 10,435. Savery, A. May 4. Sole protectors; soles.-Relates to heavy boots, for miners &c., in which metal strengthening- plates are used. The plate at the fore part of the sole consists of a rim a, Fig. 1, projecting from a foundation a<1>, which fits between the inner and outer soles and is drilled to receive the rivets for securing the soles. The outer sole b extends only to the inner edge of the rim, which may be studded with dummy nail heads. Similar plates d, d<1> are secured to the waist, the foundations extending back beyond the breast of the heel. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which the two waist plates are connected by a raised, transverse rib d<2>, while the sole is divided into two parts b<1>, b<2>, which has the advantage that scrap leather can be used for the part b<2>. Studs d' projecting from the plates serve as guides for positioning the heel, the lifts of which are cut away to receive them.
Patent GB-190613983-A (GB)
Title: A Detonating Compound for use in Torpedoes, Mining and Blasting Cartridges or Charges, and the like.
Inventor: WHITE WILLIAM CARTER
Filed: 1906-06-19
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 13,983. White, W. C. June 19. Explosives.-A detonating-compound consists of a mixture of the fulminates of mercury and silver in the proportions of 87À5 per cent of the former to 12À5 per cent of the latter.
Patent GB-190614467-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Vessels applicable for use in the Delivery of Milk to Customers, and for other like purposes.
Inventor: TAYLOR ELMER ZEBLEY
Filed: 1906-06-25
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 14,467. Taylor, E. Z. June 25 Milk cans.-Vessels for the delivery of milk &c. are made of paper with a thin metal bottom 1, which has a downward flange 2 and an upward flange 3, between which the paper body 4 of the vessel is inserted. An indentation of the form shown at 5, 6 is then made, the bottom being thus securely held in place.
Patent GB-190615968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Motors worked with Liquid Fuel.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER THEODORE
Filed: 1906-07-14
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 15,968. Schneider, T., [Roubeau, G., and Boyer, N.]. July 14. Gas or explosive-vapaur engines, carburetting in. In a heated carburettor for supplying a mixture of constant strength at all speeds, a manually-operated piston valve c controls the fuel supply through one or more independent nozzles F, and also the supplementary air-supply port G. The supplementary air enters through ports i controlled by the piston valve H. The main air supply is admitted through a port e, and after carburation passes through the tubular piston valve c to the outlet J. The valve c, when in its innermost position, completely cuts off the fuel supply to the engine.
Patent GB-190617458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Braking Devices for Velocipedes.
Inventor: ROBERGEL EUGENE LOUIS
Filed: 1906-08-02
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 17,458. Robergel, E. L. Aug. 2. Brakes, back-pedalling. Instead of applying a back-pedalling hub or other brake by the engagement of a pawl with the teeth of the chain-ring as is described in Specification No. 17,344, A.D. 1906, the brake is applied by the engagement of a spring- pressed pawl mounted within the chain-ring with a ratchet-ring r. This ring may be provided with an arm v, Fig. 4, connected to the brake-rod i; or, as shown in Fig. 7, the ring may have a sleeve v<1>, which through pinions 1, 2 expands a brake ring 5 into contact with the hub ; or the sleeve, provided with a screw-thread, may actuate a conical hub brake. A stop u upon a fixed arm t limits the return of the arm v. On recommencing to drive, the action of the teeth r<1> upon the pawl l assists the engagement of the chain-wheel with the screwthread upon the hub.
Patent GB-190622085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Ranges or Stoves
Inventor: MILLER WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-06
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 22,085. Miller, W. Oct. 6. Cooking - ranges; ash - pits; air supply. - In a cooking-range, such as that described in Specification No. 21,030, A.D. 1905, the ash-pit is fitted with an horizontal shelf A which catches the ashes from the grate D. The ashes are afterwards pushed backwards until they fall into the ash-pan F. An inclined plate E may be fitted to the back wall of the asb-pit to direct the fall of the ashes. According to the Provisional Specification, the apparatus is also designed for heating the air supply to the under side of the grate.
Patent GB-190700149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Devices for Bonding or Temporarily Repairing Fractured Railway Rails
Inventor: HACKER WILHELM
Filed: 1907-01-02
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 149. Hacker, W. Feb. 2, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Cramps; clamps.-Cramps and clamps, for bond ing or temporarily repairing broken rails, have a steel screw b with a hardened head c provided with three teeth e, f, g surrounding a central bore d. The teeth e,f, g have an inclined face, so that the screw b may be readily tightened up and then held from unscrewing.
Patent GB-190703121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Attaching Door and like Knobs and Handles to their Spindles
Inventor: BROWN GEORGE
Filed: 1907-02-07
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 3121. Brown, G. Feb. 7. Knobs, attaching.-One knob is permanently secured to the spindle ; at the other end, the spindle is provided with a series of tapered holes J and a screw threaded end I, and on it are placed, in turn, a rose C with stamped out prongs B for securing it to the woodwork of the door ; a tapered pin G, inserted into one of the holes J ; a knob E ; and a screw-nut H, working in a recess in the knob E. The nut H is screwed up until its flange F is flush with the surface of the knob, a bed M being provided for the purpose in the knob, and until the pin G enters one of two recesses K, D<1> in the knob shank. The nut is turned by a key. In a modification, shown in Fig. 8, the nut H is extended so as to bear internally against the shank P of the knob as well as at the top M, and thus to serve as a strengthening-piece. The rose piece C is secured to the door by screwing up the nut H before the pin G is inserted, thus pressing the prongs B into the woodwork. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated than an adjusting-washer D, Fig. 3, is inserted on the spindle between the rose and the pin G.
Patent GB-190703481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Military Multiple-purpose Spades
Inventor: WIENER CLARENCE
Filed: 1907-02-12
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 3481. Wiener, C. Feb. 12. Body armour; belts.-T h e blade of a spade for military use acts as a shield when pushed into the ground in front of the soldier, or when fastened to his belt by means of rings or hooks P fitted with springs. The belt is provided with a bullet-proof buckle which fits into the aperture R.
Patent GB-190704309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Sight-testing Apparatus.
Inventor: BULL EDWARD CHARLES
Filed: 1907-02-21
Granted: 1908-12-21
Abstract: 4309. Bull, E. C., [Meyrowitz, E. B.]. Feb. 21. Sight-testing apparatus.-While the eye is gazing at a fixed spot of light, an image of this spot is thrown, by reflection or refraction, on to the retina and seen separately, except when it falls on the blind spot or a defective area, which is thus detected and, by suitable means, represented diagrammatically. In one form of instrument used for this purpose, a mirror strip 1 hinged inside a cone 2 reflects the light from a central spot. By moving the rack 8, which turns the mirror by means of a bent arm 11, the retina can be explored along a radial line, or by rotating the cone by means of gearing 6, 7 an annular area can be examined. A pricker 13 carried by the arm 11 passes out of a slot in the bottom of the cone, and is utilized to mark any spots required on a diagram carried by the support 15. Instead of a cone, a tube A, Fig. 4, can be used having a mirror in it adjustable in the extension B.. The sleeve J, which by moving longitudinally alters the inclination of the mirror by means of a cord D, carries a pricker N which is pressed down when required to mark diagram on a table L geared to rotate with the tube. Instead of. one hinged mirror, several fixed mirrors can be used, each having a shutter so that it can be put out of action. In this case, the arm carrying the pricker is 'adjustable. A small form of the instrument can be fitted in an oculist's test frame.
Patent GB-190706314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Epicyclic Change Speed Gear.
Inventor: GRANT ROBERT FRANCIS SIDNEY
Filed: 1907-03-15
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 6314. Grant, R. F. S., and Monk, B. March 15. Variable-speed and reversing gearing ; fly-wheels. -Relates to change-speed and reversing epicyclic chain gearing, being a development of the gear described in Specification No. 4589, A.D. 1905. The gear may be arranged inside a fly-wheel b secured to an engine shaft k. A cover-plate c is secured to the wheel b by bolts d, upon one of which is journaled a shaft e carrying planet sprocket-pinions e<1>, e<2>, e<3>, &c. rotatively connected. The pinion e' is geared by a chain to a sun-pinion f fast upon the driven shaft j. The pinion e<2> is geared to a smaller pinion g connected by a sleeve g<1> to a brake drum g<2>. The pinion e<3> is geared to a larger pinion h connected by a sleeve h<1> to a brake drum h<2>. A solid drive is obtained by clutching the drums h<2>, g<2> together. A second forward speed is obtained by holding the drum g<2> against rotation. When the drum h<2> is held, the shaft j is driven in a reverse direction.
Patent GB-190708344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rubber Footwear
Inventor: SMITH DANIEL
Filed: 1907-04-10
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 8344. Smith, D., and Smith, F. W. April 10. Heels; soles.-A golosh is made with an inner sole 2 and a filling-piece 3, to which are secured leather sections 4, 5, 6. A rubber outer sole 8, having portions omitted to correspond with the leather sections, is cemented to the filling-piece 3, and the filling-piece is cemented to the insole 2. The leather sections may be studded with nails or sprigs.
Patent GB-190709885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Locking Railway Carriage Doors
Inventor: HOBSON JOHN
Filed: 1907-04-29
Granted: 1908-04-29
Abstract: 9885. Hobson, J. April 29. Fastenings, railway carriage door.-A fastening for railway-carriage doors, which is released on application of the brakes, comprises a latch h, Fig. 4, keyed on a rotating rod f and kept in engagement with a plate j on the foot of the door by means of a spring a acting on a lever d on the rod f. When the brakes are applied, a cylinder rod n, Fig. ], of a vacuum or other brake, acts on the lever d, through levers o, q and a cord r passing over vertical pulleys t, s and horizontal pulleys v<2>, so as to rotate the rod f and unlock the doors.
Patent GB-190710134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Multi-cylinder Fluid Pressure Motors Working Expansively.
Inventor: ERVILLE JOSEPH D AUTEMARRE D
Filed: 1907-05-01
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 10,134. ErvillÚ, J. d'A. d'. May 23, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Compound &c. engines. - Relates t o improvements on the engine described in Specification No. 12,260, A.D. 1906. Seizure of the valve b is prevented by a regulating-s c r w c. The engine is provided with two or more groups of cylinders placed side by side, or having their axes inclined, or at 180 degrees to one another. The cylinders are controlled by a half- or quarter-speed rotary valve. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the cylinders are inclined at 90 degrees and connected to one crank. The position of the admission and exhaust ports of the valve b are shown at A, E. The cylinders may be brought closer together and connected to opposite cranks as shown in Fig. 8. The valve is driven at quarter-speed, and the diameter of the ports is equal to one-sixteenth of the circumference of the valve.
Patent GB-190710773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Optical Reversing Systems and in Panoramic Telescopes comprising the same.
Filed: 1907-05-08
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 10,773. Optische Anstalt C. P. Goerz Akt.-Ges. July 27, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. image - inverters; telescopes lenses; periscopes. -To dispense with and replace the usual erecting prism in a pair of cylindrical telescopes &c., lenses e, f, or their optical equivalents, are so placed that their line foci coincide. An afocal combination reversing about a single transverse axis is thus produced. Such a combination is shown mounted beneath the reflector d of a periscope and arranged to rotate at half its angular velocity. Distortion may be produced by giving the two lenses or their equivalents different focal length.
Patent GB-190712118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Amusement Apparatus of the "Helter Skelter" Type.
Inventor: HARRISON THOMAS
Filed: 1907-05-25
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 12,118. Harrison, T. May 25. Amusements for fairs; toboganning.-A helter ' sketter ' spiral track 3 arranged around a model of a lighthouse 1 ends with a sharp descent 4 followed by a slight rise or gradual dip, and a complete reversal in direction as shown.
Patent GB-190716587-A (GB)
Inventor: MCBRIDE THOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1907-07-19
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 16,587. McBride, T. J. July 19. Tyres, pneumatic etc.; felloes or rims.-Relates to tyres in which a thick flexible tread slides between the sides of a rim, which consists of a fixed part b of L-section and detachable side segments C. The tread bears on an inner resilient cushion e. Wearing-plates j are provided at the sides of the tread f, and are attached to a flexible chain i embedded in or passing through a cavity in the tread. Elliptical openings h are provided in the tread and plates through which pass bolts g to secure the rim sides. The bolts may be secured to the tread and elliptical openings provided in the rim.
Patent GB-190724023-A (GB)
Title: Electro-medical Apparatus.
Inventor: CLYMER REUBEN SWINBURNE
Filed: 1907-10-30
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 24,023. Clymer, R. S., and Woodhouse, T. M. Nov. 7, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Primary batteries.-The current generator of an electro-medical apparatus comprises a casing 16 placed in a container partly filled with ice-cold water and adapted to be adjusted by means of a winding-gear.
Patent GB-190727409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Valves for Syphon Cisterns or the like.
Inventor: BANNISTER WILLIAM WIDDOWFIELD
Filed: 1907-12-11
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 27,409. Bannister, W. W., and Manning, W. J. Dec. 11. Ball and float valves; seats; lift valves.-In a ball-and-float valve, designed to prevent leakage and to be readily examined and repaired, the seat is formed on the end of the inlet pipe 6, which fits the extension 5 closely, and the valve plug 9 is faced with rubber, leather, &c. 10 secured by a screw cap 11.
Patent GB-190728714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Safety Razors
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1907-12-31
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 28,714. Lake, H. W., [Gillette Safety Razor Co.]. Dec. 31. Razors, safety. The back-plate, blade, and guard of a Gillette safety razor are held in assembled adjustment and the edges of the blade protected by a shield consisting of a piece of sheet metal 16 having its side edges 17, 18 bent over to form pockets for enclosing the edges of the parts referred to, the shield being of such a shape that, when the parts of the razor are in position for use, it can be slid into, or out of position. When the handle 3 is unscrewed from the bolt 2 on the back-plate 1, the tendency of the blade 4 to return to its normally flat condition forces the guard 12 and back-plate 1 apart, and the parts are then frictionally held in the shield and may be packed into a small space.