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Patent GB-190429334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Shares for Scarifiers Cultivators and like Implements.
Inventor: ROBINSON JAMES
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 29,334. Robinson, J. Dec. 31. Making parts of cultivators.-A share for a scarifier, cultivator, or like implement is stamped from a steel blank with the back portions of the wings depressed or corrugated. Fig. 1 shows the share A with the depressed parts A, and Fig. 8 a method of fixing it by means of a D-bolt. Square or diamond-shaped blanks are cut from sheet steel, and are heated and stamped into the required shape. The blanks vary in shape according as the share is to be wide or narrow. The depression and holes for the D-bolt, or the hole for the single bolt of the ordinary fastening, may be formed in the stamping operation. Worn shares may be re-stamped and then used in reversed positions.
Patent GB-190429357-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Separating Stones and the like from Clay.
Inventor: SABROE AXEL
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 29,357. Sabroe, A. Dec. 31. Screening clay.-Clay is forced into a casing b and then through an inclined screen d formed of flat steel bars passing through slots in the casing b and having upward projections f, which catch the stones &c. in the clay. The screen rests on a roller i, and is vertically reciprocated by means of connecting-rods g fixed to a crank shaft h. The foreign matters thus accumulate in the chamber m and force the worm n up until the worm operates and discharges them through a side opening r. The grate can also be moved by crank-pins directly engaging it beneath from the gear shaft. The same arrangement can also be used with a horizontally-moving screen.
Patent GB-190502689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Intermittent Illumination of Signs or Advertisements by Gas.
Inventor: BELIN GILBERT
Filed: 1905-02-09
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 2689. Belin, G. Feb. 9. Rotary disk valves.-The gas supply to burners intermittently illuminating signs or advertisements is controlled by a pair of rotary disk valves k, n mounted on a shaft g driven by a clockwork or other motor e.
Patent GB-190505519-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Rifle or Gun Carrier for Mounted Troops.
Inventor: COLES HARRY ERSKINE
Filed: 1905-03-16
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 5519. Coles, H. E. March 16. Carrying, by mounted troops. The butt end of the rifle is hooked to the stirrup-iron by the hook 1, secured to the rifle by the strapped and laced 'shoe' 3, or permanently attached thereto as an extension of the heel-plate.
Patent GB-190505927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Elastic Tyres for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: BOWLY FRANKLIN HUGHES
Filed: 1905-03-21
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 5927. Bowly, F. H., and Runyon, D. J. March 21. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims. -Relates to sectional elastic tyres in which the tread surface consists of metals of different degrees of hardness so as to present a roughened surface when worn. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, side retaining-rings 3 are secured to the rim 2 by braces 4. The hollow elastic sections 5, tapered radially, as shown in Fig. 2, have side grooves 7 for the rings 3 and end grooves 8 through which pass transverse screws or bolts 9. The tread surface 10 is formed with ribs 11 embedded in elastic material. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the sections 5 are fitted in shoes having interlocking ends 13 and base enlargements 15 adapted to be secured in recesses in the rim 2 by radial bolts 16.
Patent GB-190506446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: PAYNE CHARLES
Filed: 1905-03-27
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 6446. Payne, C., and Clarke, C. March 27. Incandescent gas lamps.-The air inlets are arranged in the gas-supply pipe at some distance from the burner or burners. In one arrangement, the air inlets d are formed in a tubular piece a, connected by an internally and externally screwed nipple e to the gas-supply pipe, and screwed to the pipe c leading to the burners. The air inlets may be covered by wire gauze or the like, and enclosed by ornamental metalwork. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 15, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190506658-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Railway and Tramway Rails.
Inventor: SANDBERG CHRISTER PETER
Filed: 1905-03-29
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 6658. Sandberg, C. P. March 29. Rolling.-The parts of railway and tramway rails which are required to be hard, or the corresponding parts of the bloom, are cooled during the rolling process, e.g., by jets of water.
Patent GB-190508408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ring Spinning and Twisting Machines.
Inventor: MAYER PAUL ALPHONSE
Filed: 1905-04-19
Granted: 1906-06-19
Abstract: 8408. Mayer, P. A. April 19. Ring and traveller frames. - The spindle carriers s, Figs. 1 and 2, on each side of the frame carry the thread-guides and separators, and are oscillated simultaneously about pivots r, arranged near the driving- wharls, so as to compensate for the varying tension of the thread, due, to winding on varying diameters, by varying its deftexion due to the threadguide. The carriers are oscillated by links q from cranks p geared together by segments o and actuated by a crank m, chain l, segment k, pulley j, and a chain i, which is secured by a roller B on a lever 9, h pivoted at g and oscillated by an eccentric drum b on the cam shaft. The drum b acts against a bowl d carried by a nut e on a screw f mounted in the lever g, h, and the screw is rotated by ratchet mechanism v, w and link x from a crankdisk y on the cam shaft to move the nut e along the drum, whereby a gradually increasing oscillation is imparted to the lever, and consequently to the spindle carriers. For spinning strong yarns, the mechanism for driving the screw may be disconnected and the screw operated by hand to set the nut in any position to impart a fixed oscillation to the carriers. The ring rails K are mounted on rods s<2> guided by the spindle carriers and reciprocated by chains H from pulleys F on shafts G, which are connected to oscillate in the same direction and actuated by a chain E from a take-up drum D on a pivoted lever C rocked by a cam c on the cam shaft.
Patent GB-190511734-A (GB)
Title: Improved Closet Seat Guards.
Inventor: RICHTER ALFRED
Filed: 1905-06-05
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 11,734. Richter, A. June 5. Closet-seat guards. -Paper guards e in block form are attached by hooks &c. to the seat lid or to a stiff back so that the guards may be turned down to cover the seat.
Patent GB-190525385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Delivering Oil and other Liquids.
Inventor: STELFOX JAMES CALDWELL
Filed: 1905-12-06
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 25,385. Stelfox, J. C. Dec. 6. Carburetting.-In an apparatus for delivering, under pressure oil or other liquid lighter than water, particularly in connexion with carbnretting-apparatus, two cylinders a, b are connected by a pipe c, the oil being drawn from the reservoir through a pipe h and discharged through a pipe g a cock s opening the cylinder b to one or other of the pipes g, h. A three-way cock e opens the cylinder a either to a steam-pipe d or to an overflow j fitted with an adjustable outlet k, drain cock n, and long standpipe l. The cocks e, s, m are joined by a rod t. The vessels a,j and the lower part of the cylinder b up to the zero of an adjustable scale r are filled with water. The remainder of the cylinder band the pipes g, h are filled with the oil &c., the cocks being then in the position shown. When the rod b is pulled down, steam passes into the cylinder a and forces the water into the cylinder b, the oil above passing through the pipe g. When the required amount has been delivered, the cocks are reversed by means of the rod t, and water flows back into the vessels a, j, oil at the same time passing from the pipe h into the cylinder b. An adjustable float valve p in the cylinder a may be used as an automatic shut off after each discharge, or only in emergency. In a modified form, direct water pressure is substituted for the steam pressure.
Patent GB-190610686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Weighing Devices.
Inventor: GAUVIN CAMILLE
Filed: 1906-05-07
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 10,686. Gauvin, C., Cartier, H., and Brunel, E. May 7. Compound-lever apparatus.-The load is transmitted to a beam 33, pivoted in knife-edge bearings 34 and connected at 48 to a pivoted lever 47, on which moves a roller 46, carried by weighted framework 36, 37, 38, which constitutes the counterbalancing means. The framework is attached to a rack 39, which is actuated by a pinion 41 on a shaft 42, the latter being operated by a shaft 1. The shaft 1 is rotated from a spring-driven drum 3, the speed being controlled through the medium of a pawl 5, ratchet-wheel 4 gearing 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13 and speed-regulator 15. When a load is on the weigh-bridge, a hand-lever is operated to free a pawl from the ratchet-wheel 23 to allow the shaft 1 to rotate, and, through gearing 44, 43, 41, 39, to move the counterbalancing means. A loaded latch resting on the beam holds the pawl out of engagement till the beam sinks. The gear-wheel 6 is loose on the shaft 1 and is driven in one direction by the ratchet-wheel 72, so that, during the rotation of the shaft 1 by the crank-handle 64 to bring the poise and frame 36 back to their initial position, the wheel 6 is not operated. Indicating-mechanism.-A pointer may be operated through gearing 80, 81, to indicate on the dial 79. Registering - mechanism ; printing-devices. - The rotation of the shaft 1 is transmitted by gearing 49, 50, 52, 53, to the type-disks 55, and when the crank-handle 64 is operated, a lug on the sleeve 61 engages the lever 70 which presses the ticket contained in the flap 56 against the type. The rotation of the crank-handle also brings the projections 59, 58 into engagement, through the medium of the parts 65, 66 ; and the shaft 1 and recording- mechanism are brought back to their initial positions.
Patent GB-190613378-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Cleansing Casks.
Inventor: GREGORY HENRY SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-06-11
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 13,378. Gregory, H. S. June 11. Plug cocks employed in apparatus for cleansing casks. The cleansing-fluid is supplied from a central pipe f, through a valve to the radiating pipes e<1>. The' inner part e<2> of the valve is so shaped that it permits the passage of the fluid to several of the radiating pipes through the slot e3, while at e<4> the communication is stopped.
Patent GB-190615184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Wire Drawing Machinery.
Inventor: BOND EDWARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-07-04
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 15,184. Bond, E. S. July 4. Drawing. - In ordinary or continuous wiredrawing, the wire p, after being passed through the die s, is secured between the jaws h, i of a gripper k which is attached by a flexible chain &c. a and a cranked piece q to a pin c, adapted to be inserted into any of a number of holes or slots e in the drum f or in rings g carried by the drum. The gripper k is shaped to lie closely against the drum, and the jaws are pivoted so as not to necessitate the bending of the wire.
Patent GB-190617952-A (GB)
Title: A Dealer Indicator for Card Tables.
Inventor: MCLENNAN WILLIAM SETON
Filed: 1906-08-10
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 17,952. McLennan, W. S. Aug. 10. Card games; scoring and marking.-A device for indicating the dealer consists of a disk A, Fig. 1, which is fixed to the table and is marked with numerals, letters, or such terms as "North," "South," &c., and a top disk D, which can revolve around a central screw C. The disk D is formed with an aperture E which allows one number to be seen, indicating the dealer. The numerals are arranged parallel to the sides and ends of the table, and similar numerals may be fixed at the ends and sides of the table. The apparatus may be combined with disks for indicating the score and trump suit, or with pointers working over scales for the same purpose.
Patent GB-190618217-A (GB)
Title: A Photographic Etching Process.
Inventor: DILLMANN ANTON
Filed: 1906-08-14
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 18,217. Dillmann, A. Aug. 14. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Etching.-In photo-etching on glass, metal, &c., the development of the exposed photographic resist and the etching are done wholly, or in part, simultaneously, the developer and the acid or etching - medium being mixed or caused to act together on the plate. In this way, half-tone subjects may be etched to varying depths in different parts according to the tone. When asphalt is used as a sensitive coating, the developer, such as turpentine, is poured over the exposed plate which is then placed in the acid bath. To the bath is added a solvent, such as alcohol, for dissolving the varnish formed by the development.
Patent GB-190618261-A (GB)
Title: Liquid Separator and Distributor for Washing and Potashing Blue-prints.
Inventor: PEASE CHARLES FRANCIS
Filed: 1906-08-14
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 18,261. Pease, C. F. Aug. 14. Spray-producers for use in apparatus for washing, potashing, and finishing photographic blue prints and the like. The spray pipe 18 extending through the width of the machine is perforated. and inside is a spiral tube 26 which can be rotated to adjust the spray. Specification No. 10,485, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Photography], is referred to.
Patent GB-190620841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Tyres for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: KEMPSHALL ELEAZER
Filed: 1906-09-19
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 20,841. Kempshall, E. Sept. 19. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-In a tyre composed of alternate sections of elastic and non- elastic material, the non-elastic sections 2 are embedded within recesses formed in the elastic sections 1. The sections thus assembled may be enclosed in a rubber &c. cover and vulcanized, as described in Specification No. 15,018, A.D. 1906. Fig. 10 shows a modified arrangement after vulcanization, in which the elastic sections 1 and the cover 3 have formed a homogeneous mass. To afford a better union, the non-elastic sections may have other openings 10, Fig. 10, into which elastic plugs are fitted. Recesses 9 may be provided to receive air expelled during vulcanization. To obtain a roughened tread, the non-elastic sections may be extended above the elastic sections. The materials employed may consist of papier mÔchÚ, leather, gutta-percha &c., and rubber. When using gutta-percha for the non-elastic sections, fabric, felt, &c. sections may also be used.
Patent GB-190627703-A (GB)
Title: Vertical Turret Lathe
Filed: 1906-12-05
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 27,703. Bullard, E. P., and Bullard Machine Tool Co. Dec. 5. Lathes.-Turret boring and turning mills have a slide, vertically adjustable and made in two parts, one part having an horizontal and the other a vertical guideway, each receiving a saddle with a tool head adapted to be fed parallel or transverse to the axis of rotation of the table, or at angle thereto, to the full extent of the axial aud radial swing of the table. By this construction, the machine may first be supplied as a single-head machine, and the other head and its belongings supplied as an attachment if required. The two parts B of the main slide are jointed together as shown in Figs. 4 and 5, and are secured by screws P<11> so that the guide-surfaces Y, Q are in substantially the same plane. A nut P<1> engages a screw bevelgeared to a hand-wheel N", Fig. 3. A saddle Q<1>, Fig. 2, carries a circular table U with a tool slide S<1> carrying a turret J', and a saddle U<11> carries a tool-holder J<3> by a similar set of slides. A belt pulley B', Fig. 3, drives, through bevel-gearing D and a nest of spur-gears C', a shaft D" geared at E<1> and F to the work-table and through worm and bevel gearing to the feed-shaft H<11> having similar sets of change and reversing gear I and J. Figs. 13 shows the arrangement of one set of gearing. A sliding collar I' keyed to the shaft H<11> is clamped at K to a sleeve I" carrying a clutch part K<11>, operated by a hand-lever and controlling reversing-bevels L which drive a sbaft M<11> through two nests of gears M, M<1>. The gearing I drives a the shaft R controls the slide S<1> through rack-andpinion and worm gearing R'. A balance weight V is attached by a belt to a pulley V<1> grooved to the tool slide. The gearing J drives a shaft b<3>, Fig. 10, through a removable wheel c, Fig. 4. The shaft b<3> drives, through skew and bevel gearing, a shaft d provided with a hand-wheel g<11> and with a clutch d' wheel N' which meshes with a wheel R<3> which may be placed on a shaft R or screw Q<11>, both beiug also adapted to receive a crank-handle. The screw Q<11> provides for the travel of the saddle Q<1>, and for driving either a nut on the fixed screw W" through spur and bevel gearing X", or a vertical shaft f, geared by a rack and pinion to the tool slide g, through worm gearing e<1>. The saddle U<11> is counterbalanced at i<11>. The invention is a modification of the type of machine described in Specification No. 19,601, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190701904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses for Moulding Artificial Stone Blocks and the like.
Inventor: VORRABER JOSEF
Filed: 1907-01-25
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 1904. Vorraber, J. Jan. 25. Moulding artificial - stone blocks. - Blocks are moulded in a rotary-table or like machine between a lower plunger f and a cover-plate c with a projecting portion fitting into the mould j. After pressing, the plunger descends and a spring e acting on a stripper plate d forces down the mould j, which has risen with the plunger f, and thus loosens the material and facilitates delivery.
Patent GB-190713361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Blocks for the Wheels of Tram Cars and the like.
Inventor: EARLAM JAMES
Filed: 1907-06-10
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 13,361. Earlam, J., and Wild, J. June 10. Brakes.-In brake blocks for tramcars and the like, in which a cavity is formed in the block opposite the wheel flange c. the cavity e is made completely open at the inner side, and a recess h of less depth is formed at each end of the block and has an overhanging lug which embraces the wheel flange to prevent lateral movement of the block. The bottom f of the cavity e is nearly on a level with the back g of the part i acting on the rim d of the wheel, so that the part i may be nearly worn through without the flange of the wheel coming in contact with the bottom of the recess.
Patent GB-190715258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Syruping or Charging Bottles with Predetermined Quantities of Liquid.
Inventor: BRUCE CHARLES WILLIAM WALLACE
Filed: 1908-01-01
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 15,258. Bruce, C. W. W. Jan. 1, 1908. Measured quantities, delivering.-Relates to apparatus for syruping or chargirg bottles with predetermined quantities of liquids, of the type in which a number of measuring - vessels are arranged together to form a rotary apparatus. Each measuring - vessel is of the type comprising a casing provided with valve controlled inlet and outlet passages and an air outlet having at its lower end a float valve, adjustable as to position within the vessel, and adapted to seal the air outlet when the liquid rises to the desired height within the vessel. In the present invention, the measuring-vessels a communicate at b witb the supply, and have outlets d, the supply passages c and outlets d being controlled by valves e, f respectively. In operation, the valves e are opened by a fixed cam 5 on the frame, and the outlet valves are opened by the bottles, which are mounted in holders y and ride over a cam track z. The float valves n are arranged in perforated chambers o carried by the air outlet tubes k.
Patent GB-190723096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Filed: 1907-10-19
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 23,096. Blundstone, B., and Moseley & Sons, D. Oct. 19. Tyres, pneumatic. -Into each edge of a cover of the Michelin or beaded type, and above the bead B and flange in the position shown, is inserted a wire or like inextensible ring E, E<1>. The rings may be built into the canvas foundation, or may be otherwise attached. Specification No. 10,432, A.D. 1904, is referredto.
Patent GB-190724231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Systems of Electric Distribution.
Filed: 1907-11-01
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 24,231. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 1. Distributing.-To prevent inductive disturbances in a low-voltage conductor situated near the supply conductor of an alternating-current distribution system, an auxiliary conductor at a potential approximately equal but opposite in sign to that of the supply conductor is placed in proximity to this conductor. The supply conductor 1 supported by a catenary 2 is earthed through the primary winding 5 of a transformer, while the catenary is earthed through the secondary winding 6. The supply conductor 1 and the catenary 2 are insulated from each other by strain insulators 3, while its potential wave relative to that of the catenary is displaced approximately 180 degrees, causing the inductive influence of both upon the low-voltage line 7 to counteract one another.
Patent GB-190725537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Roller Blinds or Shutters.
Inventor: WELLS ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-11-18
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 25,537. Wells, A. Nov. 18. Sheet-metal chains; corrosion, preventing. - The rusting of the pivots in the hinged chains usually employed to connect the slats of roller blinds is obviated by the use of chains composed of sheetmetal links b curved at each end as shown, to engage with one another. The links are secured to the slats by screws &c.
Patent GB-190726516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-slipping Devices for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: CRIPPS HERBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-11-30
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 26,516. Cripps, H. W. Nov. 30. Athletic boots; overshoes.-An overshoe for preventing slipping when playing golf &c. consists of a leather or like sole a provided with studs b, bars, spikes, or with perforations, and with securing- straps c, c<1>, d at the toe, and instep straps e, f. In some cases, the overshoe is provided with a solid toe-cap, or with one made in two parts adapted to be laced together. The sole a may be formed with an upstanding rear to engage the sides of the sole of the boot. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 15,223, A.D. 1891, No. 13,494, A.D. 1894, No. 23,801, A.D. 1902, No. 7107, A.D. 1904, Nos. 6652, 10,244, 10,637, and 23,644, A.D. 1905, and No. 2008, A.D. 1907.]