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Patent GB-190428866-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means for Testing Telemeters.
Inventor: KOENIG ALBERT
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 28,866. K÷nig, A. Dec. 30. Telemeters.-Relates to means, similar to those described in Specification No. 17,868, A.D. 1893, for testing the adjustment of short-base telemeters having two telescopes and one or two eyepieces. For this purpose, two reflecting-prisms P<1>, p<2> are used in connection with a collimator C Co arranged as shown ; when arranged as shown in Fig. 2, the collimator may be fixed to the instrument. The collimator may be dispensed with and a distant object viewed with the prisms arranged at a predetermined angle to one another, in either of the ways shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The instrument is adjusted so that the image of the collimator mark or object coincides with a mark in the eye-piece of the telescope which has no micrometer, or the collimator is adjusted until the image is at the required point. The adjustment is then tested by observing the image in the telescope which is provided with a micrometer. When one of the prisms P', p<2> is in use, the other is removed ; or, to avoid removal, one is arranged above and the other below the optical axis, or a part of one is made transparent to enable light to pass through it to the other one. When the two telescopes act stereoscopically or have a single eyepiece, and have no adjustment marks, arrangements must be adopted in which both prisms can be used together.
Patent GB-190429227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Stoking Apparatus
Inventor: CLARIDGE JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 29,227. Claridge, J. W. Dec. 31. Mechanical stoking; grates.-In apparatus for feeding fuel to furnaces by means of a pusher arranged within a hopper, means are provided for giving to the pusher a continuous reciprocating motion, or a throwing motion by the use of a spring ; the grate bars are drawn back alternately by means of cams, and returned simultaneously by means of cams which engage with projections u on a movable deadplate. As shown in Fig. 3, the pusher m, which is arranged to move within slots in the hopper flanges m<1> and upon rollers n', is provided with flanges n having slots to receive spindles e. The latter are mounted upon slotted plates d, which are oscillated upon pivots t by means of rotating cams p upon a shaft c driven by suitable gearing. The cams p engage with stops r which may be adjusted or removed. When the pusher is to be given a throwing motion, the spring s<1>, Fig. 2, is connected to a connection s. Air blowers o may be arranged in the base of the hopper to supply air to the fuel as it leaves the hopper. The firebars k are drawn back by cams v, v<1> upon the shaft g and moved forward by means of cams l which strike projections l<1> upon the movable-bar or dead-plate h. The latter is provided with a projection w which engages with the firebars and draws them forward simultaneously. According to the Provisional Specification, grids are provided at the inner end of the grate to receive clinker.
Patent GB-190504338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for "Doffing" the Spools from the Spindles of Fly Frames.
Inventor: ARNOLD-FORSTER WILLIAM HOWARD
Filed: 1905-03-02
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 4338. Forster, W. H. Arnold-. March 2. Drawings to Specification. Spinning spindle type. - Bearing covers are threaded on to spinning-spindles and rotate with the spindles in bearings in the spindle-bar.
Patent GB-190505347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Generators.
Inventor: CLARKSON THOMAS
Filed: 1905-03-14
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 5347. Clarkson, T. March 14. Water - tube boilers; instantaneous generators ; feed-water, heating ; superheaters, steam.-Relates to generators of the coil or flash type, particularly suitable for use on motor vehicles and the like. The coils are so arranged that in themselves they trap the steam and prevent it from rising to the water-inlet end of the generator. In the form shown, a series of involute coils are supported in a convenient casing. Each coil is formed conical, the apices of the coils being directed upwards or downwards. Water is introduced at the lower end a of the uppermost coil, and after circulating therethrough passes from the apex by the pipe A<1> to the lower convolution of the second coil, After passing through this coil, the water and steam are led by a similar pipe A' to the lower convolution of the third coil, and so on. The diameter of the coil may be the same throughout, but preferably the diameter is increased towards the lower part of the generator as shown at a'. Still lower, at a<2>, the thickness of the metal is increased. Steam is withdrawn from the lower end of the generator. The pipes A' serve as distance-pieces and, in plan, appear staggered. Distance-pieces C, some only of which are shown, are also fitted. Preferably, a feedwater-heating coil H is provided. The parts are retained in position by a four-armed support D and by plates G, the bolt E<1> connecting them. A thermostat may be employed to control the heat supply, the steam being led to the therrmostat by the pipe A<3>. From the thermostat the steam is passed through the superheating- coil A*. When the generator is composed of a number of separate coils, the joints at the lower end are preferably placed outside the casing and contructed in such a manner that they can readily be broken in order to replace a burnt-out section.
Patent GB-190506486-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Delivering Soap Powder and the like having a Closing Valve in the Bottom Aperture.
Inventor: LANG CARL
Filed: 1905-03-27
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 6486. Lang, C. March 27. Soap receptacles.-A distributor for powdered soap has a knob serving as a valve, so mounted that by pulling the knob powder is allowed to escape, and on releasing the knob the receptacle is closed. The knob i, Fig. 1, is fixed to a cord or the like h which passes through the container a and then divides into two cords d, passing over pulleys e and secured to the container, which is provided with a removable lid b. On the knob being pulled, the receptacle is raised to the position shown in Fig. 2, and powder escapes through the hole through which the cord passes. When the knob is released, the receptacle returns to its original position. The pulleys are mounted on an arm f, which may be attached to a wall plate or hung up in any suitable manner.
Patent GB-190507151-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pump for Liquids and Gases.
Inventor: WALKER HAROLD SNAPE
Filed: 1905-04-05
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 7151. Walker, H. S., and Horsburgh, D. April 5. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Piston pumps.- The piston of a pump for liquids and gases is given a combined rotary and d reciprocating movement, whereby ports or recesses in the piston are alternately opened to inlet and delivery ports in the cylinder walls. In the form shown, the piston A is rotated by means of a rope pulley, and reciprocated by a cam B arranged within an oil chamber J. Sector-shaped ports D, E in the piston are alternately opened to the suction and delivery ports F, G, respectively, the cylinder thus being double-acting. The cylinder may, however, be single-acting, or may be provided with two or more inlet and delivery pipes for multiple effect. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 3246, A.D. 1881, and No. 16,999, A.D. 1902.]
Patent GB-190507649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Railway and other like Wheels, and in the Tools therefor.
Inventor: BAKER JOHN
Filed: 1905-04-11
Granted: 1906-04-11
Abstract: 7649. Baker, J. April 11. Forging.-The central portions of wheels for railway &c. vehicles are made by forging in a semimolten condition in dies. A block of semimolten metal is placed between dies, which make the arms flow outwards along channels E, Fig. 5, the upper die A having projections H fitting in the radial channels E of the lower die. Wheels may be made with flanged or bifurcated arms by this process. For bifurcated arms tapering centre blocks P, Fig. 7, projecting from the top die, are placed in the channels and the two portions of the arm weld together at the junction E<2>.
Patent GB-190508539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stop Valves for Gas Mains of Coke Ovens or other Gas Producing Plant.
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 8539. Burt, Boulton, & Haywood, [Byard, A. G.]. April 20. Lift valves ; cleaning valves.-Stop valves for use on the gas-mains of coke ovens or other gas-producing plant are provided with a cleaning-disk f, operated by a separate screw spindle g and wheel g<1>, and with means, comprising a siphon pipe m, a valve o, and a cup n; for supplying fluid tar oil, for the purpose of dissolving and removing tarry deposits on and about the valve and valve-seat. The valve spindle b is hollow, and is threaded externally to engage a nut c, fixed in the lower part of the stuffing-box, and internally at its lower end h to engage the screw spindle g of the cleaning-disk f. The clearing of the pipe q, which leads to the oven or furnace, may be effected simultaneously with the closing of the valve, by first screwing down the disk f, and then the valve and disk together by means of the band-wheel b<1>.
Patent GB-190509313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Picture Frame Cramps.
Filed: 1905-05-03
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 9313. Hobbies, Ltd., and French, S. H. May 3. Cramps.-Picture-frame cramps have four drawbars A pivoted in pairs to the ends of two frames C which are drawn together or separated by means of a central screw D. Each draw-bar A is provided with a corner bracket B pivoting on a pin b, and has a series of holes a, to allow for adjustment, into which the pin b can enter. When the screw D is tightened, the four corner brackets B will be drawn together to grip a frame between them, and will automatically centre themselves by swivelling on their pins. The draw-bars A have a set-up A<1> as shown in Fig. 2, so as to bring the centre line of pull into coincidence with the centre line of the work.
Patent GB-190524185-A (GB)
Title: A Boot Tree or Device for Drying Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: SHEPHERD ISAAC
Filed: 1905-11-23
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 24,185. Shepherd, I. Nov. 23. Trees and stretchers; drying.-A hollow tree for use in drying boots and shoes is made from sheet tin or other material, which is shaped to fit the boot but is prevented from coming into contact therewith by a number of pieces of copper or other wire c. The tree is filled with hot water through an opening which is afterwards closed by a screw stopper b.
Patent GB-190527093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rotary Fans, Compressors or Pumps for Air or other Elastic Fluid.
Inventor: ARMENGAUD RENE
Filed: 1905-12-28
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 27,093. Armengaud, R., Clerc, H., and Lemale, C., [trading as Soc. des Turbo- Moteurs Systeme Armengaud-Lemale]. Dec. 31, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act; 1901]. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for.-Labyrinth packings prevent leakage round the hubs A of a rotary compressor.
Patent GB-190601077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elevators or Hoists.
Filed: 1906-01-15
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 1077. Otis Elevator Co., [Otis Elevator Co.]. Jan. 15. ' Rope railways and tramways.-Comprises means for overcoming the inertia of a car or the like and its load with a lessened initial pull on the hoisting or traction cable, and is described with reference to a furnace hoist, Fig. 1, in which the hoisting-cables C pass round sheaves on the wheeled receptacle B. The ends of the cable are connected by a cross-bar c which rests against stops a<3>. The receptacle therefore commences to travel with half the speed of the hoisting-cable, but, on reaching the stops a<3>, the rod c is caught up by hooks c<2> and the cable and receptacle travel together. In another. arrangement, Fig. 4, the receptacle is first hoisted relatively to its trolly into the position shown in dotted lines, and the two parts then travel together. In another form, the trolly is first hoisted, the receptacle meanwhile resting upon a stop.
Patent GB-190604193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Securing Sash Lines to Sashes.
Inventor: BRIGGS WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-02-20
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 4193. Briggs, W. Feb. 20. Windows.-A pocket piece r has rabbeted top and bottom edges and lies between the stop and parting beads, the side edge nearest the latter being bevelled off to allow the pocket piece to be inserted under the inside bead to obviate the removal of the bead. The sash lines are attached to the sash by means of plates d, lying in each groove of the sash style, and held in place by a crossbar j. Each plate is bent over at the top and secured to the top rail by a screw ; the lower ends of the plates are bent towards one another, and screws are employed to draw them together and grip the sash lines.
Patent GB-190605316-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Valves provided with Means for Removing and Replacing the Valve Head without Cutting Off the Water at the Mains.
Inventor: TARPLIT WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1906-03-05
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 5316. Tarplit, W. J. March 5. Repairing, facilitating.-In order to facilitate repairs in screw-down valves without cutting off the water supply at the mains, the valves are each fitted with an additional self-closing valve d<1>, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, which closes automatically by fluid pressure on the underside of the valve seating when the upper main valve a<1> is removed. Normally, the valve d<1> is kept open by a projecting part a<2> of the main valve. The valve d' is formed on or attached to a piston working in a chamber C, to which the .inlet water has access through ports d<3>. According to the Provisional Specification, the invention is applicable to bib or pillar valves.
Patent GB-190606939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Intercommunication Telephone Systems.
Inventor: BIRNBAUM ISIDORE BERNARD
Filed: 1906-03-22
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 6939. Birnbaum, I. B., White, H. G., and M³ller, A. March 22. Telephone systems. - Relates to an intercommunication telephone system, of the type described in Specification No. 21,995, A.D. 1904, in which a selecting-lever is used for choosing the desired subscriber's line, the calling and talking circuits being controlled by contact-devices operated by the calling push, and comprises a simple arrangement of contact springs in systems of this character. The selecting-lever need not be returned to zero at the close of a conversation, but the contacts controlled by the push are restored to their original condition on the receiver being hung up. If subscriber I wishes to call station II, he places the lever a on the terminal 2, removes his receiver from the hook s, and presses the push c, bringing the springs m, k, d all in contact, as shown in Fig. 3, and thus closing a circuit from the common battery 14, through the line 12, springs m, k, wire 20, lever a, and the line-wire h<2> to station II, and through the terminal 7, bell b, contact x, hook s, and the wire 17 back to the battery. When the push c is released, the springs move into the position shown in Fig. 4, the aperture in the rod g engaging the head f of the push, thus preventing its complete return. Subscriber II then removes his receiver, completing the talking circuit from the receiver r of subscriber I through the secondary q, springs d, k, lever a, line-wire h<2> to station II, wire 16, springs n, d (which at this station are in their normal position of contact), secondary q, receiver r, switch s, wire 17 to the other line-wire, switch s at station I, and the contact y to the receiver r. If any third subscriber attempts to call either subscriber, they will be warned, because, in depressing the calling-push, the third subscriber will connect the battery 14 to the line-wire of the station he is calling. When the receiver is hung up, the plate g is raised, thus releasing the head f, so that the springs d, k, m, n return to their normal position. If the isolation of the home line on calling is not desired, the spring n may be omitted, the terminal 7 being then connected to the spring d and secondary q. In a modification, the plate g is dispensed with, the springs d, k, m, n being controlled by an electro-magnet placed in circuit with the microphone, the other circuit arrangements being the same.
Patent GB-190607494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Talking Machines.
Inventor: SCHROETER CARL
Filed: 1906-03-28
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 7494. Schroeter, C., and Heilbronn, F. March 28. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Phonographs &c. - Trumpets f are suitably curved to be attached to the machine and not on the usual support. The sound-arm d is attached to the trumpet by any suitable joint e. Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications Nos. 15,060 and 23,088, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190607951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chain Coupling-links.
Inventor: KENTER MAX
Filed: 1906-04-02
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 7951. Kenter, M. April 7, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Coupling-links.-A coupling-link for chains consists of two similar parts a, b, which are adapted to engage laterally and are locked in their engaged position by the grooved piece f. Movement of the piece f is prevented by the inclined taper-pin h secured in place by the lead plug i.
Patent GB-190608776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vapour Burning Box-irons and the like.
Inventor: EKLUND AXEL
Filed: 1906-04-11
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 8776. Eklund, A. May 3, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Burners, applications of; vaporizing-apparatus.-In a vapour-heated flat-iron in which the vaporizer is placed outside the hollow part of the iron, the horizontal tube a leading the liquid fuel to the vaporizer and burner is turned up at the end and connected to one of the nearly vertical limbs b of the vaporizer. Thence the fuel passes through the tube d surrounding the burner c, and the vapour rises in the other limb b through the tube c to the mouthpiece f. By this means the liquid surface cannot receive any great horizontal displacement in the tube a, and vapour is thus prevented from coming in contact with cold parts of the tube. The formation of a vacuum in the tube a, with consequent extinguishing of the flame, is thus avoided.
Patent GB-190610767-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Antiseptic Compound for the Preservation of Milk.
Inventor: BATH WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-08
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 10,767. Bath, W., and Allard, W. E. May 8. Disinfectants. -Milk is preserved by the addition thereto of alkali peroxides with or without the addition of alkali bicarbonates or carbonates of magnesia. The milk is strained fifteen minutes after the treatment. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 12,113, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Food &c.].]
Patent GB-190614460-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Apparatus for Cooling the Cylinders of Internal Combustion Engines, and their Appendages.
Inventor: SMITH KENNETH RAWLINGS
Filed: 1906-06-25
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 14,460. Smith, K. R. June 25. Gas and like engines, cylinders, cooling in. In cooling systems wherein steam is generated in the cylinder jackets and then condensed and returned to the jackets as water, the steam pressure is prevented from interfering with the water circulation. The jacket B, Fig. 1, has an extension C which is connected by a pipe D with an extension J of the supply tank E. A condenser G with a relief valve I may be connected to either the extension J, pipe D, or extension C. The return pipe is shown at F. With this arrangement, the steam pressure and the water level are practically the same in the jacket B and tank E. The jacket B, Fig. 2, is vertical and is connected with the cooler E by the water-pipes K, F and a steam-pipe D. A float N keeps the water at the level of the junction of the cylinder A and combustion chamber Q, so that the latter is hotter than the former but is prevented from becoming too hot by the surrounding steam. A branch pipe 0 serves to equalize the pressures in the float chamber, water jacket, and tank. The tank E and pipes D, F, Fig. 1, may be dispensed with, the condenser being placed as shown at T.
Patent GB-190619701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clocks Operating Signalling and other Apparatus Periodically.
Inventor: DUBS EDUARD
Filed: 1906-09-04
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 19,701. Dubs, E. Sept. 5, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Signals, time-alarm. - Consists of an electric switching arrangement for clocks by means of which electric bells, lamps, ventilators, relays, &c. can at a predetermined hour be switched on for a given time, the invention being described in connexion with an alarm system for hotels &c. One contactpiece 4 is carried by a pin 3 pivoted at the end of a revolving arm 2, which is carried by a sleeve driven from the hour-hand arbor by gearing 15 to rotate once in twenty-four hours. The contact 4 has two lips 4<a>, 4<b> adapted to engage with contact-plugs 11 placed in two series of holes 12 formed in the dial plate 8 at points outside but concentric with the ordinary dial, the angular travel of the arm between two adjacent holes, one in each series, corresponding to an interval of twenty minutes. An insulated plate 7 at the back of the dial carries spring loops 12<1> which keep the contact-pins in place, while the spring 5 presses the contact 4 against the pins, its action being limited by a stop 6. The duration of the contact and therefore of the alarm can be varied by adjusting the position of the clock-work and arm 2 relatively to the dial by means of screws 9. To ring an alarm in any room, the plug 11 is placed in the corresponding hole in the dial and a second plug connected to the first by a flexible conductor in the socket 14 which is connected to the room in question, the current passing thence through the battery and clock-work to the contact 4.
Patent GB-190620034-A (GB)
Title: Improved Dental Instrument for Slitting and Removing Cap-crowns.
Inventor: DOLLAR LEO
Filed: 1906-09-08
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 20,034. Dollar, L., and Berry, E. H. Sept. 8. Pliers and cutters.-A dentist's instrument for slitting and removing cap - crowns comprises a memter B, Fig. 1, for bearing against the tooth, and a cutting-member C, each working upon a pivot P but independently adjustable upon screw pivots b, c. The members B, C are shaped so that the handles A clear the patient's jaws, and by turning both the members to one side the crown can be slit from the inner side, or by turning them at different angles, as shown in Fig. 4, a bearing can be taken upon adjacent teeth. For removing the crown, a piece D, Fig. 5, is slipped over the cutter C. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, each member is formed of two pieces B', B<2>, C', C<2>, each piece being pivoted, and the cutter E rotates upon a screw r and has a cutting-edge and a flat edge for removing the crown.