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Patent GB-190505892-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Compressing Air, or Air and Gas.
Inventor: CLAMA ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-03-20
Granted: 1906-03-20
Abstract: 5892. Clama, A. March 20. Valves and valve-gear. - In an apparatus for supplying gas under pressure to gas burners, comprising a flexible - diaphragm pump or bellows operated directly by an hydraulic motor, the distributing - valve for the motor consists of a sliding piston operated by springs compressed, through the medium of an auxiliary piston, by the motive fluid ; it is stated that the valve may be applied to any kind of single-acting engine or motor and may be actuated by any fluid under pressure. The distributing-valve comprises a double. headed piston l, m mounted on a hollow spindle s<1> which is operated in the downward direction by a spring o and in the upward direction by a spring r, when released from a holding-lever D pivoted at P and adapted to engage the upper and lower sides respectively of a, flanged collar v<1> on the spindle this holding-lever is maintained in contact with the motor piston-rod e and releases the spindle near the end of each stroke by being pushed aside by conical surfaces e', e' on the piston-rod. An auxiliary piston q carried by the lower half of a divided spindle s sliding within the hollow spindle s<1> is actuated by the motive fluid to compress the springs ; this spindle s carries pins t, t<1> passing through slots in the hollow spindle and supporting sliding rings or flanges u, n forming the movable abutments of the springs ; the fixed abutments are an adjustable nut v on the hollow spindle and a bracket p respectively. A two-stroke cycle is as follows :-The piston l, m being depressed, pressure water is admitted below the motor piston e<3>, while part passes by way of the pipe z<1> to raise the piston q and compress the springs. Near the end of the stroke, the released spindle s<1> permits the spring r to expand partly and raise the piston l, m into the position shown ; the further expansion of the spring, now acting upon the lower half of the spindle s, below the dividing-pin t, effects the return of the auxiliary piston q. During the downstroke, the weight of the motor piston affects the exhaust of the dead water, and near the end of the stroke the release of the spindle permits the spring o again to lower the piston l, m. If, owing to a sudden diminution of pressure, the piston q cannot be raised sufficiently to compress the springs, the piston l, m is prevented from rising to a position which permits of a free flow from the inlet to the dead-water outlet by reason of a pivoted lever F engaging the collar v<1> ; this lever is maintained against the spindle s and in normal working is turned aside into an inoperative position by a cone w on the spindle.
Patent GB-190512372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Vehicle Brakes
Inventor: THORPE ARTHUR NOEL
Filed: 1905-06-14
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 12,372. Thorpe, A. N. June 14. Brakes.-In mechanism for operating vehicle brakes and for locking them in the on ' and ' off' positions, the brake blocks are connected to a fork 24 on a guided bar 15 and are applied to the wheels when this bar is lowered from the off' position shown. A parallel link-motion 25, 27, 26, 28 is arranged behind the bar 15, and carries arms 42, 43 which project in front of the bar and engage blocks thereon to hold it up in the off position. The arm 43 and the corresponding block are cut at an angle to lock the link-motion. The links 25, 26 are connected, by pin-and-slot connexions, to handles 55, 56, which can be operated, from the sides of the vehicle, to move the arms 42, 43 from under their blocks, and allow the bar 15 to descend under the action of hand-levers 1, 2, which are pivoted at 3, 4 respectively, are connected to the bar 15 by means of slots and a pin 16, and carry weighted foot-rests 11, 12. When the descent of the bar is arrested by the application of the blocks to the wheels, it is locked by weighted pawls 37, 38 engaging racks 18, 19 upon it.
Patent GB-190513381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrodes for Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1905-06-29
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 13,381. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. June 29. Boron, in crystalline form, is obtained by heating boric anhydride with aluminium, first to a comparatively low temperature and then for a short time to a very high temperature. The mixture is cooled slowly and the remaining aluminium removed by treating the substance with acid and alkali successively.
Patent GB-190515999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boiler Furnaces.
Filed: 1905-08-04
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 15,999. Clayton & Shuttleworth, Munday, J. W., and Birkin, J. E. Aug. 4. Straw-burning furnaces; baffles; air, supplying. -To prevent choking of the fire-tubes of a strawburning steam-generator furnace, a baffle-plate a, having narrow slits c, is supported in front of the fire-tubes on a ledge d. Prongs h are fixed to the cross-bar f, against which the plate rests. Ashes &c. may be discharged through openings d<2> formed on the ledge d, by tilting the plate as shown in dotted lines. To secure more complete combustion of the fuel, air is supplied to the furnace through holes formed in the fire-door. Specification No. 12,556, A.D. 1903, describing a similar baffle-plate, is referred to.
Patent GB-190517766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Bottle Stoppers.
Inventor: NEILSON WILLIAM WOOD
Filed: 1905-09-02
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 17,766. Neilson, W. W. Sept. 2. Stoppers.-The stem of a screw stopper is formed with a chamber b for the reception of advertising matter. The invention chiefly applies to stoppers for aerated-water bottles, the lower end of the chamber being closed by a loosely - fitting plug c, past which the gas finds its way into the chamber. When the stopper is with drawn, the gas pressure in the chamber expels the plug. In a modfication, the plug may be adapted to receive the advertising matter, and, if desired, the plug may be screwed into the stem of the stopper.
Patent GB-190518093-A (GB)
Title: Bucket Dredgers
Inventor: ANDREWS JOHN JOSEPH FREDERICK
IPC: E02F3/08
Filed: 1905-09-07
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 18,093. Andrews, J. J. F. Sept. 7. Dredging.-In bucket dredgers, two top tumblers A', A' are employed in place of one and, if desired, their shafts may be geared together. The buckets may be so arranged that in passing over the top tumblers they become vertical, and an entirely closed space may be provided for them. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 1863, A.D. 1864.]
Patent GB-190521753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Resistances.
Filed: 1905-10-25
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 21,753. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.], Oct. 25. Drawings to Specification. Silicon is cast into regular forms for use as electric resistances.
Patent GB-190522744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Drilling Rock in Pit Sinking and similar Operations.
Inventor: WALKER CHARLES
Filed: 1905-11-06
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 22,744. Walker, C. Nov. 6. Storing under pressure.-A shaft-sinking frame comprises an annular air chamber a carrying a number of radially-adjustable drill columns b. The chamber a is supported on feet 5, and air is led in through a junction 6, and the drill supply pipes are connected to cocks 2.
Patent GB-190604882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Garbage Receptacle and Shoots
Inventor: THIERRY GUSTAV
Filed: 1906-02-28
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 4882. Thierry, G. Feb. 28. Dust-bins; dust-shoots.-The bin f is filled through a hopper a having a hinged cover b. When the bin is pushed beneath the hopper, it strikes against the projecting ends of rods l attached to a flap h, thus closing the latter and preventing escape of dust. A forked rod s attached to the cover b pushes into the bin when the lid is closed any refuse remaining in the hopper. The hopper may be pivoted to its support so as to turn down upon the bin, in which case the top edge of the bin passes between two flanges and is sealed by packing. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the front u of the bin is higher than the back, and the sides y of the fixture overlap the sides of the bin. In Fig. 7 the bin f is shown supported by and enveloping the shoot a, being held by handles e which engage pins g on the bin. A slide h is provided. Alternatively, the bin may be supported by a pin and slot arrangement.
Patent GB-190606995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Shades.
Inventor: DEMO GEORGE ALBERT
Filed: 1906-03-23
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 6995. Demo, G. A. March 23. Window blinds.- In a method of attaching the shade to the roller, the edge of the shade 1 is provided with eyelets 3. Metal bands 4, to encircle the roller 2, and having their opposite edges bent together, are each provided with a thin metal strip 8, the ends of which are passed through the eyelets 3 and folded in opposite directions.
Patent GB-190607488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Clutch Operating Gear for Motor Vehicles or other purposes.
Inventor: CRITCHLEY JAMES SIDNEY
Filed: 1906-03-28
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 7488. Critchley, J. S., and Norris, W. March 28. No p a t e n t granted (Sealing fee not paid). Cl u t c h e s.-I n friction clutch operating-gear for motor vehicles, boats, and otherwise where internalcombustion engines are used, the clutch pedal A is secured to a shaft B carrying two eccentrics D connected by .drag-links E to the male part of the clutch.
Patent GB-190607785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Power Driving or Transmission Gear for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SPIVEY GEORGE KAYE
Filed: 1906-03-31
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 7785. Spivey, G. K. March 31. Shaft couplings.-A flexible or spring coupling, for a shaft which may be placed between the motor and the differential gear of a motor road vehicle, is constructed so as to drive elastically in both directions. A quick compound - threaded screw 1, mounted in ball bearings 11, 12 in a casing 4, engage a sliding nut 6 against which press the springs 9, 10. The casing 4 is attached by a shaft 5 to the differential gear, and the shaft 3 of the screw 1 is connected to the motor. The nut 6 has tongues 7 which engage longitudinal grooves 8 in the casing 4. A thrust bearing 13 is provided for the outer end of the spring 10. When the coupling is connected to the motor, the screw 1 is rotated and shock is taken up by the nut 6 sliding forward and compressing the spring 10 until the nut, casing, and shaft 5 are rotated by the screw. On the motor being thrown out of action, the differential side of the gear becomes the driver, with the result that the nut is moved backwards into its normal position under the action of the spring 10. When the brake is applied, the spring 9 is compressed and gives a flexible action when braking the vehicle. The apparatus may be duplicated, as shown in Fig. 4, and it may be employed between the differential gear and the road wheels.
Patent GB-190609362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cowls.
Inventor: COLEMAN HENRY SEPTIMUS
Filed: 1906-04-20
Granted: 1907-04-20
Abstract: 9362. Coleman, H. S. April 20. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops.- In a cowl for ventilating and other purposes, of the type shown in Fig. 1, wherein a cone b rests upon the shaft top a and is provided w i t h radial webs c upon which rests an upper conical cap d, the cap is made with a flaring lower end, and a deflecting-cone g is formed on the lower end of the cone b. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 2932, A.D. 1883, and No. 14,981, A.D. 1885.]
Patent GB-190609457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Dyeing, Scouring, Washing, Sizing, and Bleaching Fabrics.
Inventor: DUCKWORTH FRANK
Filed: 1906-04-23
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 9457. Duckworth, F., and Hall, C. April 23. Bleaching; dyeing; washing.-The operations are effected with a particular construction of jigger machine. In connexion with a vat a are mounted two series of rollers, one series c, d, e rotating outside and the other series f, g rotating within the dye or liquor. The winding-rollers c, e have each an attached bevel-wheel which is alternately coupled and uncoupled to bevel-wheels on a shaft m, driven by a pulley n, by means of clutch levers t, so that the direction in which the fabric h runs can be reversed at will. The fabric h passes between a number of pipes i, perforated on each side and arranged to sqirt the dye or liquor on both sides of it. The pipes i, which may be controlled by valves 6, are fed with liquor drawn through a pipe v from the bottom of the vat a. The liquor is driven by a pump through a pipe w and cross-pipe w<1> connected to the pipes i. One of the perforated pipes i extends through the end of the vat and is connected through a valve x with a pipe y reaching into the top of a vessel z furnished with a filtering- medium. The dye or liquor may thus be prepared or mixed and filtered, and so be kept at the proper strength outside of the vat in this vessel z, which is connected with the vat a by a pipe 3 furnished with a valve. This pipe 3 may extend into the vat and may be perforated at the top, so that the dye or liquor enters in small streams evenly distributed across the vat. When the valves 6 on the perforated pipes i are closed, the liquor can be drawn by the pump from the vat a and forced through a branch pipe from a delivery pipe w to be stored in a cistern or cisterns. Rods or rollers k, l are provided on opposite sides of the central roller d, to tension the fabric and alternately to cause the dye or liquor to be squeezed into or through it.
Patent GB-190609796-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Printing Process.
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1906-04-26
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 9796. Bousfield, J. E., [Blanchi, E.]. April 26. Designs on lithographic stones, preparing; storing designs by special transfers.-In printing music &c., a photographic negative or matrix is prepared from the usual engraved chalcographic matrix or printing-plate by printing therefrom in a specially black ink on paper with a smooth calendered surface. The inked portions may be covered with metal powder further to increase the opacity, and the negative is then used to make any desired number of lithographic printing-surfaces by the chromo-gelatin process. By this process the necessity for storing the lead or other metal plates is obviated, and only the more easily stored negatives are kept. The ingredients of the ink should be ground fine, and the ink should contain no varnishes. The paper, made of finely ground pulp, should have a smooth calendered surface not coated with gelatin.
Patent GB-190615590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Alumina Compounds.
Inventor: RINMAN ERIK LUDVIG
Filed: 1906-07-10
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 15,590. Rinman, E. L. July 10. Aluminium salts; alkali salts; ammonia ; ammonium salts.-Relates to a process for the manufacture of aluminium compounds from aluminacontaining materials, such as silicates of alumina, for example, bauxite, China-clay, and feldspar, and consists in heating an intimate mixture of the finely powdered material and an ammonium salt, especially salts of mineral acids, to the temperature of dissociation of the ammonium salt. In the example described, the aluminium compound, which may have been previously roasted, is finely powdered and intimately mixed with excess of ammonium sulphate or chloride, and the mixture gradually heated preferably by superheated steam, until dissociation of the ammonium salts takes place ; the acid set free, being in the nascent condition, decomposes the silicate and unites with the alumina. The ammonia evolved is absorbed by acid, or by a solution of an aluminium salt. The mass is extracted and the aluminium salt in the filtrate is separated from any alkali salt by fractional crystallization. The process maybe slightly modified when ammonium chloride is used, the mixture being heated under a pressure of two to three atmospheres, until the ammonium salt dissociates, the aluminium chloride subliming when the pressure is reduced. When the raw material contains iron, it is subjected to a preliminary roasting to convert the iron into oxide, which is only with difficulty acted on by acids.
Patent GB-190622228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicators.
Inventor: BECHERER THEODORE MARION
Filed: 1906-10-08
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 22,228. Becherer, T. M. Oct. 8. Speed indicators of the centrifugalgovernor type. The balls 14 are carried by spring arms 13 attached to an adjustable collar 7 and boss 12 of a pulley 11, splined to a shaft 5 and bearing against a fixed bracket. The rotating shaft extends into a casing 16 and takes into a recess in an horizontally-guided sleeve 24. A pin on an adjustable L-piece 27 engages in a slot 30 in a sector 17, which gears with a pinion 19 on an arbor 20 carrying the band. Specification No. 28,275, A.D. 1902, is referred to.
Patent GB-190623340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Maps or Charts for use in Schools and the like.
Inventor: GASKIN WALTER JAMES
Filed: 1906-10-22
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 23,340. Gaskin, W. J. Oct. 22. Maps and charts.-The physical, political, &c. features of a country are portrayed upon sheets of celluloid or other transparent material, so that the sheets can either be used singly or can be placed over one another to make a complete map. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the transparent sheets b, b<1>, d are hinged to a card a bearing a map, a blank sheet c being provided so that it may be turned down to cover the card a when it is desired to show any of the features illustrated on the transparent sheets separately. The transparent sheets e, Fig. 3, may be arranged to slide in grooves f in a frame or box g provided with an open face h. In a modified frame, the sheets are pressed together by a spring-controlled white background.
Patent GB-190627389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms
Inventor: BATES CHARLES WESLEY
Filed: 1906-12-01
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 27,389. Bates, C. W. Dec. 1. Loom beat-up motions ; lays ; reeds ; shultle-races. -The shuttle-race is stationary and consists of a reed comprising wires 4, which are soldered to an angle-iron 3 and a trough-shaped bar 2. The race is clamped to suitably-shaped brackets 5, which are bolted to the loom frame and also support a stationary vertical reed 12, the lower bar of the latter being received in the bar 2. The shuttle boxes 30 are also stationary, and are secured to the loom frame. The weft is beaten up by the open teeth l of a comb k, which is clamped between pieces o, p, the former pieces being bolted to the connecting- rods m. Bolts u provided with rollers v are also clamped between the pieces o, p, and the rollers run in slots 22 in pieces 20, which are bolted to the loom frame. As the connecting-rods are moved forwards by the rotation of the crank-shaft g, their front ends are raised, so that the teeth of the comb k are raised between the wires 4 of the shuttlerace and the warps behind the newly-inserted weft, and beat up the latter. The teeth of the comb are lowered again as the connecting-rods are moved back.
Patent GB-190629164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Scaffolding.
Inventor: ANDERSEN MORTEN
Filed: 1906-12-21
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 29,164. Andersen, M. Jan. 25, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901], Platform winch-actuated load-handling appliances. -The handle 2 of a band brake, passing round a pulley 3 on the shaft of the elevator winch of a portable scaffold, is connected by rods 5 to levers 11 pivoted below the platform. When the band brake is tightened, eccentric pieces on the levers 11 engage with the scaffolding upright. The levers 11 may carry counterweights 12.
Patent GB-190701230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Clubs.
Inventor: VEREL ALPHONSO ANTHONY
Filed: 1907-01-17
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 1230. VÚrel. A. A. Jan. 17. Golf.-In golf clubs of the type in which the axis of the shaft passes substantially through a line normal to the face of the head at or near the intended point of contact with the ball, the head A is preferably of metal and is connected by a bracket B with a socket formed in two parts connected by a stiff helicoidal spring E, Fig. 1. The spring itself may be used as a socket for the insertion of the shaft. In a modification, an additional spring arranged along the axis of the spring E also connects the two parts of the socket. In the modification shown in Figs. 5 and 6, the bracket B is adapted to slide in the lower portion of the socket against the resistance of a spring H. Rotation is prevented by means of a pin M and slot L. In another modification, the bracket B is integral with a spindle which passes axially through the spring H and is connected at the outside of the casing with a nut, by means of which the compression of the spring may be adjusted. In this case, rotation is avoided by making the sliding parts rectangular.
Patent GB-190703783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Transmitting Systems for Wireless Telegraphy.
Inventor: LEVY MAX
Filed: 1907-02-15
Granted: 1908-02-15
Abstract: 3783. Levy, M. Feb. 15. Telegraphs. -A spark gap comprises a number of parallel or equidistant metallic plates, which, in the former case, are circular or of any other convenient shape, and, in the latter case, are cylindrical, arranged to move relatively to one another for the purpose of varying the capacity of the spark gap, with or without varying the length of the spark. In Figs. 1 and 2, disks 1 ... 10 of suitable metal, such as zinc, are supported by pillars 17, 18 of insulating-material on a board 19, the pillars 18 being adapted to turn on pins 20. The disks on the pillars 18 can be caused to register more or less with the other disks by means of handles 21, or the two pillars may be rotated by one handle, screws or any other known means being employed. The two external disks may be electrically connected in circuit by means of the rods 15, 16. To adapt this multiple spark gap for various lengths of spark, the rods carrying the plates may be made longitudinally adjustable by screws &c. ; or the rods may be screw spindles, which may be secured in position by screw - threaded pressing-blocks and screws such as 22; or the pillars may be made axially movable in any known manner. In a modilication, all the plates are rotatably mounted, and they may be adapted to move singly or simultaneously. If cylindrical plates are used, adjustment may be effected by means of a screw spindle and nut. Fig. 7 shows a transmitting-system in which a spark-gap B, as described above, is connected to an inductance I, which is connected to a capacity C, an alternator D being used as the source of power. Various other arrangements of transmitting-systems are described in the Specification, in some of which an earthed condenser replaces the capacity C, and the spark gap is connected to earth through an inductance ; or the inductance I may be replaced by an auto-transformer, a suitable number of turns of which are included in the secondary circuit.