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Patent GB-190514210-A (GB)
Title: Improved Regulating Switch Apparatus for Increasing or Decreasing the Pressure of a Network in Finely Divided Stages.
Filed: 1905-07-10
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 14,210. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens Schuckertwerke Ges.]. July 10. Switches.-In switching in and out of circuit sources of electromotive force, such as accumulator cells and sections of transformers, where an auxiliary smaller counter-electromotive force is simultaneously included or excluded in order to reduce the sudden alterations of pressure, an additional switch, of known kind, is interconnected with the motion of the sliding brushes, in order to prevent sparking at the fixed contacts over which the latter move. As shown applied to cell switches, Fig. 2, the cells z are connected in groups of two to the fixed contacts c, over which move brushes k<1>, k<2>, fixed together and mutually insulated, with their other ends sliding over bars s', s<2>, leads from which run to contacts ab, a<1>b<1> of the spark-preventing switch. A counter cell z<1> is interposed as shown, and a resistance w connects the contact a<1>b<1> with a contact m. A switch bar sets itself in accordance with the position of the brushes k<1>, k<2>, so as to make circuit first with and then without the cell z<1> and the resistance w, and takes the spark, if any. Fig. 3 shows the preferred form of construction of the spark-preventing switch, with a quadrantal contact on a conducting axis, which is connected so as to describe a complete revolution while one of the brushes moves from one contact-piece to the next.
Patent GB-190515338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Spraying-apparatus for Baths.
Inventor: WETHERED HENRY LLEWELLIN
Filed: 1905-07-26
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 15,338. Wethered, H. L. July 26. Spray-producers.-Spraying-apparatus for baths comprises a number of supply standards fitted with nozzles which produce a spray. Fig. 1 shows the standards a connected to the water-supply pipe d and fitted with a number of nozzles g, another nozzle e being arranged vertically over the bather's head. Fig. 3 shows a sectional view of one of the nozzles, and Fig. 4 shows a sectional view of Fig. 3 on the line x - x. The water enters the chamber i by a tangential passage h, so receiving a whirling motion, which causes it to leave the orifice j as a spray.
Patent GB-190521273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inkstands.
Inventor: ASHLEY FRANK MERWIN
Filed: 1905-10-19
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 21,273. Ashley, F. M. Oct. 19. Inkstands.-An inkstand, constructed with a view to prevent excessive evaporation and to avoid soiling the penholder when dipping, comprises a base A, Fig. 1, having an ink reservoir D with a well E formed therein, and a cover B formed with a dip tube C which depends into the well E. The cover B may fit air-tight into the base A, or may be provided with air vents B', in which case the reservoir may be filled without removal of the cover. By forming a series of vents B<2> around the cover B, the intermediate projections may be made sufficiently thin to yield or crush slightly and conform to the shape of the vessel D. The ink reservoir is made of a shape to prevent over-dipping. The inkstand may be made of glass or other material, and has preferably a square base with a circular ink reservoir D. In a modification, the cover is enlarged to bear on a conical ring on the outside D' of the reservoir D.
Patent GB-190602951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Carriage Lamps and the like.
Inventor: NEALE ROWLAND WARWICK
Filed: 1906-02-07
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 2951. Neale, R. W., and Martin, A. A. Feb. 7. Carriage lamps.- Relates to a construction of carriage lamp whereby the use of solder is avoided and the cost of production reduced. The various parts, such as the reflectors F, D, frames H, G, plate E, bottom plate B, and the top plate A, have grooved edges arranged to engage one another, the whole being held between the top and bottom plates A, B, which are secured by two tubular stays N. These stays have longitudinal grooves for holding the side frames, and their ends 31, 32 pass through holes in the said plates A, Band are burred over so as to grip the plates A, B against collars 29, 30. The hinge flaps 34, 40 are attached to the plate B and the door L by means of clips 39, 43. The reflector O is held in grooves at the edges of the door L. The back light 51 is held between rings P, Q. The ring Q has lugs 53 which bear against the inner face,of the door L; the ring P bears against the outer face of the door L, and has lugs 52 which engage inclined slots in the ring Q ; by rotation of the rings P, Q relatively to one another, the lugs 52 ride up the inclined slots and the door L is securely gripped between the rings, Some solder may be applied between a lug 53 and the door L, and also between the reflector 0 and the grooves of the door L.
Patent GB-190603630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a Neutral Relay for use in Duplex and Quadruplex Telegraphy.
Inventor: FIELD STEPHEN DUDLEY
Filed: 1906-02-14
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 3630. Field, S. D. Feb. 14. Telegraphs.-Relates more particularly to duplex and quadruplex telegraphy, and has for its main object to overcome the disturbances of the neutral relay due to reversals of the line current, which should affect the polarized relay only. Fig. 1 shows in diagrammatic form a quadruplex station and its connexions with the line-wire L and earth E. The key K' sends signals by variations of current strength, and the key K<2> is a pole-changing transmitter adapted to reverse the line current in two steps, the line being earthed at 11 in passing over from the positive to the negative generator or conversely. The polarized relay PR and artificial line R are of the usual character, but the neutral relay NR, which is differentially wound as regards the main coil 15, is constructed with an additional electro-magnet 16 connected in series with a condenser K. Assuming that the currentvarying transmitter at the distant station is depressed, to send the strong current to line, a flow of current takes place through the coil 16 to charge the condenser K, in addition to the current through the coil 15 to earth. The armature is attracted by the joint action of the coils 15, 16. If the current is reversed, the extra current from the coil 15 and the discharge current from the condenser K both act to energize the electromagnet 16, which holds up the armature during the moment of zero current in the line. The neutral relay is constructed as shown in Fig. 2. The electro - magnet 16 is of horseshoe type, arranged in a plane normal to that of the magnet 15. The armature 17 is a ring pivoted at 18, the general construction being such as to cause each magnet to remove from the armature any polarity due to the other. -
Patent GB-190605868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Mill-stones.
Inventor: ROEMER ALBERT
Filed: 1906-03-10
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 5868. R÷mer, A. March 10. Mills tones.- Artificial millstones of concrete or the like with a flat, conical, or spherical grinding - s u r f ace are made up of two zones. The outer zone contains the grinding-surfaces a, formed of quartz embedded in cement made from magnesite, the spaces b between the sections a being formed of a softer material, such h as the cement without any quartz. The inner zone c next to the feed inlet is formed of highlyresisting material, such as the cement with a greater proportion or greater surface of quartz.
Patent GB-190609899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hose Couplings.
Inventor: FOREEST EARL JUDSON WHELER DE
Filed: 1906-04-27
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 9899. Foreest, E. J. W. de, and Foreest, F. I. de. June 27, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Joint - making packing.-The packing-ring 6 is of approximately triangular section, the inner side 5 being formed concave.
Patent GB-190611975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Whole Tone or Line and Half Tone or Screen Photography.
Inventor: MERTENS EDUARD
Filed: 1906-05-22
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 11,975. Mertens, E. Sept. 27, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Producing photographs with special halftone effects; cameras; screens.-Processes are described for obtaining reproductions in which the half-tones only of the original are broken up, the lines, outlines, and whole tones being directly reproduced and involving separate exposures on one plate for the two parts. A picture with flowers and a surrounding text illustrates the type of picture copied. A negative copy of the line and whole-tone portions upon a black, red, or other non-actinic ground is made by hand or by printing, and this component is photographed without a screen. A. copy of the half-tone portions is similarly made and photo-. graphed through a process screen upon the same negative plate. The order of copying may be reversed, and there are alternative methods of procedure. The components may be prepared upon transparent sheets by tracing, and these may be coloured or mounted in connexion with a non- actinic backing for reproduction. The whole-tone portion may be printed by contact-printing upon the negative. The half-tone component on a transparent sheet may be mounted in front of and in register with the whole-tone component on an opaque backing. The exposures in this case are made first through a screen, and after removal of the front half-tone component without a screen on the same negative. Two or more half-tone components corresponding to different parts of the original may be made and exposed with different screens. Such a method is specially applicable in the preparation of photogravure printing-rollers. For inserting and removing the screens as required in copying, they are hinged within the camera so that they may be' folded down or raised into position without opening the camera.
Patent GB-190613274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Shafting.
Inventor: FRIEZ PIERRE
Filed: 1906-06-08
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 13,274. Friez, P. June 8. Hangers, and brackets:-A. shaft hanger comprises a fixed saddle 1 supporting a sleeve 9, rendered adjustable by spherical engaging surfaces 5, 6, 7, and locked in position by a nut 13 and bolt 11. The rod 16 carrying the bearing f is screwed into the sleeve 9, and is locked by a cylinder 18 of soft metal engaged by a screw 17.
Patent GB-190613594-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Signallin or Telegraph Apparatus for use on Vehicles.
Inventor: NORTH ROBERT BENSON
Filed: 1906-06-13
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 13,594. North, R. B. June 13. Order apparatus.-In a signalling or telegraph apparatus chiefly applicable for conveying instructions to drivers of motor-cars from passengers, the part of the apparatus in front of the driver comprises a casing having a suitable dial and visual and audible signalling- devices, while the transmitter comprises a casing with a corresponding dial and a special arrangement and construction of duplex switches, for simultaneously controlling the lighting and bell-ringing circuits. The transmitter, Figs. 1 and 3, consists of a preferably circular casing a containing a suitable number of radial duplex spring contacts b, c controlled by pressbuttons d, or a single press-button may be used on a revoluble handle. The switch is covered by a dial e upon which appropriate orders are marked adjacent to the buttons. The arms c are bent so that their outer ends lie in the same plane as the arms b. The two sets of arms are insulated from one another by a block h and are supported upon an insulating- disk j, upon which are arranged contact-plates k having studs 19, which pass through the plate and are provided with terminal screws l. The spiders f, g are connected to terminals m, n, hook-like devices o connected to the various wires ensuring good electric contact. The wires leading to plates k may conveniently be plaited to form a cable, and the casing a may be closed by a metal cover p having lugs q for securing it in position. The receiver, Fig. 6, has a dial t with holes u through which protrude small glow lamps v preferably flattened, adjacent to which are marked corresponding indications to those on the transmitter. Each lamp v is screwed into a hole w in an insulating-disk x, and makes contact with a spring y in the hole wand a ring z fixed to the rear of the disk x. The rear face of the disc x carries a bell, preferably of the repeating type, to which it is secured by screws 6 and distance-pieces 7. In Fig. 7, only one of the lamps v is shown, but the connexions are such that, when a button d is pressed, the circuit of a lamp v is closed and the bell simultaneously rings.
Patent GB-190624570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Non-slipping Devices for the Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: POLLARD GEORGE BURTON
Filed: 1906-11-02
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 24,570. Pollard, G. B., and Nisbet, J. R,. Nov. 2. Attachments; coupling and uncoupling.-A chain b of one or more convolutions has attached to it at intervals loops d of chain or wire, and is arranged between the twin tyres or on the tread of a single tyre of a vehicle wheel, so that the loops d engage between the road and the tyre when side-slipping of the wheel occurs. Fig. 4 shows means for attaching together the ends of the chain by pieces e, f, both secured to one end of the chain and engaging with the other end, the parts being held together by a transverse pin g. In a modification, one of the pieces e, f encloses the other on both sides. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the ends of the chain are secured to pieces h, i with projections and recesses held in engagement by a sleeve j and pin g.
Patent GB-190626189-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Manufacture of Cotton Yarns.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1906-11-19
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 26,189. Howorth, F. W., [Baumwollspinnerei Brodetz Kuffler & Reichel]. Nov. 19. Bleaching; dyeing.-In order to facilitate the moistening of cops or spools of cotton yarn with bleaching, dyeing, and other liquids, a portion of the fibres before spinning are impregnated or moistened with turkey-red oil or soap, and then mixed with other raw fibres and spun. By way of example, 100 kilos of raw cotton are saturated with a 20 per cent solution of a neutral turkey-red oil containing 40 per cent of fatty acid, then treated in a centrifugal machine, dried, mixed with 300 kilos of raw untreated cotton, spun, and woven. Other known moistening-agents, such as monopol soap, castor-oil soap, &c. may be used in place of turkey-red oil. By this invention, the preliminary boiling before the treatment with dyeing and other solutions may be avoided, and the duration of the bucking, bleaching, and dyeing operations curtailed. The Provisional Specification mentions also the use of sugar, glycerine, &c. as moistening-agents.
Patent GB-190627994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearings for the Drums of Straw Bruising Thrashing Machines.
Inventor: LIVENS FREDERICK HOWARD
Filed: 1906-12-08
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 27,994. Livens, F. H. Dec. 8. Adjusting bearings; supporting or mounting bearings.-Relates to means for adjusting the position of the bruising and cutting drums of thrashing- machines, in order that the knives or teeth may revolve centrally between the fixed knives or teeth. The shaft A of the drum is mounted in a pedestal bearing D having a projection F sliding in a groove G in the bracket H, and adjusted endways by means of a nut J and bolt K, which is formed with collars K<1>, K<2> embracing a bridgepiece L. The shaft A is provided with a fixed collar B, and a collar C adjustable to take up wear of the bearing E. The collar C screws on the shaft and is locked by a collar N, which has a feather engaging a keyway M, and two projections N<1> engaging two of a number of recesses in the collar C. The two collars are pressed together by a lock-nut O.
Patent GB-190628176-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Corking or Stoppering Attachment or Fitting in connection with Bottles, Decanters, and for the like purposes.
Inventor: DEVENPORT WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-12-11
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 28,176. Devenport, W. Dec. 11. Stoppers.-In a stopper specially adapted for counter use, a tube A is surrounded at its lower end with a tapered ring C of cork &c., and is provided with a plate B so that it can be readily inserted and retained in the bottle mouth. The upper part of the tube A is contracted at E so as to grip firmly an ordinary cork F<1> fitted with a handle F. The plug F<1> only need be removed when liquid is to be poured from the bottle.
Patent GB-190702567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway Sleepers
Inventor: SANI BONAVENTURA
Filed: 1907-02-01
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 2567. Sani, B. Feb. 3, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Screw sockets.-In moulding concrete &c. railway sleepers reinforced by iron wires, bolt holes are formed by inserting wire helices G<1>, G<2> secured as shown. Where more than two bolt holes are required, the arrangement shown in plan in Fig. 4 is used.
Patent GB-190706275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Means for Locking Nuts Bolts and the like
Inventor: MARSHALL DALE
Filed: 1907-03-15
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 6275. Marshall, D. March 15. Locking nuts and bolts.-The engaging surfaces of nuts, bolts, &c. A, B are formed with concentric ribs and grooves D, which present a large surface of contact and bind the parts A, B together by a wedging action, the projections being of wider cross-section or of wider angle than the grooves which they enter. Serrated or grooved washers may be inserted between the nuts.
Patent GB-190709891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Excavating for Concrete or other Piles, Well Sinking and other Work of a similar nature.
Inventor: STEWART WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1907-04-29
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 9891. Stewart, W. J. April 29. Excavating; piles. -Relates to means for retaining the excavated material within the inner tube described in Specification No. 14,647, A.D. 1906, in excavating for concrete and other piles, well sinking, and similar work. The lower end of the inner tube 1, Fig. 1, is provided with one or more cross-bars or plates 2 passing across the bottom of the tube and formed with a knifeedge below and a broader part above to support the excavated material. In some cases parallel or more or less tapered bars may be employed. The bar is preferably provided with lugs 6, Fig. 3, which are passed through openings in a ring 5, Fig. 1, and held in a space 8 between rings 4, 5 secured within the tube 1. Portable and interchangeable ends having a variety of arrangements of cross-bars, such, for example, as is shown in Fig. 6, may be provided for use with different kinds of soil. In forming concrete piles or the like, after withdrawal of the inner tube 1, a plain tube may be inserted having an inner diameter equal to that of the shoulders 12 of the outer tube 13. The concrete being filled into the plain tube, this tube and the outer tube may be afterwards withdrawn ; or the concrete may be filled into the outer tube, which is then withdrawn, leaving the shoe in the ground.
Patent GB-190710682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rock Drill Forging & Sharpening Machines
Inventor: GLOSSOP FREDERICK HENRY
Filed: 1907-05-08
Granted: 1908-05-08
Abstract: 10,682. Glossop, F. H. May 8. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Rock drills.-In apparatus for sharpening or forging rock drills, in which the bar is held by jaws a, a<1> while the end is being jumped up, the jaws are formed with tapered ends and are actuated by an eccentric c on a shaft d, operated by rack and pinion from a hand-lever j. Springs v force back the gripping-jaws when released.
Patent GB-190711292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppers for Bottles and the like.
Inventor: MOLINARI ADOLFO
Filed: 1907-05-14
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 11,292. Molinari, A. May 14. C a p s u l e closures and the like.-A dish-shaped closure b, of paper, cardboard, &c., having g an upturned edge d, is pressed by hand into the bottle neck until its edge engages a groove a. The closure may also be employed with bottles unprovided with a groove a. The invention is stated to be specially applicable to bottles used for the delivery of milk.
Patent GB-190711391-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pin Protector and Holder.
Inventor: WILDER GEORGE ALBERT
Filed: 1907-05-15
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 11,391. Wilder, G. A. May 15. Pins, dress.-A point-protector is formed of a metal strip b which is provided with holes c for the insertion of the pin and is retained by its resilience, the end being curled over as shown. In combination with a short pin, the article may be used as a brooch.
Patent GB-190711770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Platen Printing Machines.
Inventor: ROCKSTROH MAX
Filed: 1907-05-21
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 11,770. Rockstroh, M. May 21. Inking- apparatus; platen presses. - Relates to inking- apparatus in platen printing- machines of the type described in Specification No. 4614, A.D. 1901. The shaft f, carrying the levers h, which operate the nking - roller frame a, is coupled to and uncoupled from a quadrantal lever k, carried loosely by the shaft f and rocked by a lever e and crankdisk d. Fixed on the shaft f is a lever g which carries a pin m, spring-pressed in the direction of a socket l in the lever k but movable in the opposite direction by a cam n<1>. This cam is mounted on the shaft f and is rocked by a roller on the lever s engaging a cam q<1> on the wheel q. The disk d revolves at twice the speed of the wheel q, and the inking- rollers are reciprocated over the type during alternate revolutions of the disk d.
Patent GB-190725215-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of and Apparatus for the Manufacture and Purification of Hydrogen.
Inventor: JAUBERT GEORGE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1907-11-13
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 25,215. Jaubert, G. F. Nov. 14, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Hydrogen. - A hydrogen-generating apparatus comprises a series of generators, adapted to contain solid reagents, to which liquid is admitted in succession, the arrangement being that the vapourladen gas from the generator in primary action is passed through the solid reagent in the generator next in series, where the vapour is absorbed. Figs. 2 and 3 show an apparatus intended for inflating balloons with hydrogen generated by the action of water on calcium hydride. Water from a reservoir b flows through a pipe j with branches k, to the bottom of any generator. The mass of calcium hydride in each generator, Fig. 3, is divided by perforated plates i sliding on a central rod h carrying a plug normally closing the bottom of the generator. A pipe o leads from the top of each generator to the bottom of the next, each pipe having a branch q with a cock p. The pipes q lead to a gas-collecting pipe r, and the valves are intended to be operated so that the vapour-laden gas from the generator into which water is admitted passes through the next generator before reaching the pipe r. From this pipe the gas passes through purifiers t and coils in the reservoir b to the service pipes x, x<1>. The generators may contain different chemical substances. The Specification in the original form, as published under the Act of 1901, states that this apparatus may be used to generate all gases liberated by the action of liquid on solid reagents ; this subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.