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Patent GB-190414512-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of and Apparatus for Weaving Gauze or like Fabrics in Looms.
Inventor: THOMPSON ISAAC
Filed: 1904-06-28
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 14,512. Thompson, I. June 28. Loom reeds; loose-reed motions.-In looms for weaving gauze or like fabrics, for the usual reed is substituted a comb A with the required number of steel teeth, which may be cast in the back of the comb. The comb is arranged to slide up and down in the usual casing E of a loose-reed loom. The back of the comb is formed with a horizontal ledge B, and the comb is secured to a bar C, which is carried by rods F secured in bosses G fixed to a shaft H. The shaft H is carried by arms J' fixed to a rock-shaft K, mounted in brackets fixed to the lay-swords. A lever M, pivoted at M', passes through a slot in a depending link L secured to the shaft H. When the comb A is leaving the fell after beating-up the weft, the lever M is depressed by the action of a two-throw tappet 0 mounted on the tappet shaft O<1>, so that the comb A is lowered. The comb is raised again, before the shuttle is picked, by the action of springs P' connected to the shaft H and to brackets Q on the lay, so that the shuttle may run against the comb. The downward movement of the shaft H is limited by leather bands R. If the shuttle is trapped in the shed, the comb A will be pushed back in a similar manner to the ordinary loose-reed.
Patent GB-190415115-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Vessels for Boiling & Frying Liquids in.
Inventor: WEBB ROBERT HENRY SLEEMAN
Filed: 1904-07-06
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 15,115. Webb, R. H. S. July 6. Saucepans; frying-pans.-Vessels for boiling and frying have their upper edges turned inwards to form a rounded lip b to prevent boiling over and splashing. The vessels may have open spouts which may be formed with rounded lips, or spouts fitted with hinged lids or closed funnels.
Patent GB-190417745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manhole and Lamphole Covers and the like
Inventor: ADAMS SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 17,745. Adams, S. H. Aug. 16. Manhole doors and frames.-To diminish the obstruction offered to traffic, the lids of manholes, la m p - holes, and the like are made dome-shaped and are sunk flush with the surrounding roadway. The dome b is supported on a ring d, and carries a small cover a, the removal of which produces a lamp hole. For a larger opening, the surrounding roadway and the dome are removed. It is stated in the Provisional Specification that the covers are fitted with suitable vents, dirt buckets, catches, or locks.
Patent GB-190420234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tube Bending Machines
Filed: 1904-09-20
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 20,234. Reynolds, G. H., and Crane Co. Sept. 20. Bending.-A pipe to be bent is fitted at one end with a plug v, and threaded between the grooved roll k<1> and segment f on a mandrel secured to a bar m ; it is then fixed by a loop w to the segment, and is bent when the latter is rotated by the racks g, g<1> and the piston of the hydraulic cylinder h<1>. The mandrel has its end shaped concentric with the segment, and, along with a supporting-roller n<1>, is arranged to hold the pipe in an inclined or horizontal position when the same is to be bent more or less than 90‹, the motion of the rack g<1> in the latter case being limited by movable stops x<2> instead of by the fixed stop x. During the operation, water is admitted to the pressing and bending cylinders i<1>, h<1> through holes y<5>, in the valves-proper y<4>, and holes of various sizes in rotatable discs y<6> on the valves-proper of the valves y<3>, but is allowed to exhaust freely when the valves y' lift. One side of the pipe may be heated by a gas flame y<2>, an electric arc, or in a furnace, the segment being provided with a chamber z<1> and flexible pipes for cooling water. Blocks for manipulating the pipes run on girders over the machine.
Patent GB-190426772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electromagnetic Apparatus, such as is used in Electric Bells
Inventor: SCHWARZE CARL JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-12-08
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 26,772. Lake, H. H., [Schwarze, C. J., and Kells, A. M.]. Dec. 8. Electromagnets. -In electric bells and other similar apparatus, the sparks at making and breaking are suppressed, and the amplitude of oscillation of the armature increased, by means of a shortcircuited secondary winding on the electromagnets. The invention is described with reference to a bell in which a means of securing the gongs is also described. Round each of the coils of the electromagnet 11 is wound another coil 11<a>. These secondary induction coils are closed or short-circuited, and at the make and break of the primary they tend to suppress the spark and slow down the oscillations, thereby increasing the amplitude of the oscillation of the armature.
Patent GB-190426811-A (GB)
Title: Improved Instrument for Drawing Circles, & Adjustment for Beam Compasses
Inventor: SHORTHOUSE BENJAMIN
Filed: 1904-12-09
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 26,811. Shorthouse, B. Dec. 9. Compasses, drawing.-In an instrument to replace ordinary spring bows for drawing circles of small radius, the pen or pencil is fixed to an internallythreaded sleeve B which slides in a tube A, its position being adjusted by means of the screw c. The handle and point are rigidly fixed to the tube. This method of adjustment may also be applied, as shown in Fig. 5, to an ordinary beam compass. A modification of the instrument, shown in Fig. 3, is described in the Provisional Specification, in which the pin is first adjusted roughly by sliding and then by the screw.
Patent GB-190428815-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Reducing the Resistance to the Motion of a Vessel through Water.
Inventor: LUNGO CARLO DEL
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 28,815. Del Lungo, C. Dec. 29. Lubricating; keels.-For the purpose of reducing the resistance to propulsion, air is mixed with the water in which the vessel moves. In conjunction with an air-compression pump, a pipe c, consisting of a semicircular plate with flanges e secured to the keel-platef, is used to distribute the air to the under-water surface by the orifices g. The pipe c is carried forward and bent upwards along the stem, Fig. 3. The air is then distributed through the tubes j. In place of ordinary air, the air from the condenser may be used, or the exhaust gases from internal-combustion engines, alone or mixed with air.
Patent GB-190500429-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combined "To Let" Indicating and Advertising Board
Inventor: MARCUS SIEGMUND
Filed: 1905-01-09
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 429. Marcus, S., Leistner, A., and Gr³nberg, A. Jan. 9. Advertising.-Relates to a notice or signboard of cardboard, wood, sheet metal, or the like, adapted to advertise houses, apartments, or other premises to let and also for other purposes. The device may be placed at street crossings. In the arrangement shown, the board is divided into spaces of different sizes. Some of these are applied to house and like advertisements, others to general advertisements. The advertisements are affixed by pins or other detachable fastenings. The board may be provided with a transparent waterproof cover of glass, or it may be enclosed in a flat glazed frame having a door d which can be locked. A space e may be provided in the upper part of the board or frame for an inscription indicating its use. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1302, to Specifications No. 3397, A.D. 1876, No. 11,930, A.D. 1885, No. 13,187, A.D. 1886, and No. 4793, A.D. 1900.]
Patent GB-190506635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Furnace Firebars.
Inventor: CROSTHWAITE WALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1905-03-29
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 6635. Crosthwaite, W. G. March 29. Fire-bars and grates.-The grates described in Specification No. 21,514, A.D. 1900, are modified so that each longitudinal section may be reciprocated independently. Each section consists of small transverse bars m, strung on rods n between a rear piece p and a front piece o, provided with a flared mouthpiece q, and the whole is moved on the ball bearings 8, 9 by cams mounted on a transverse shaft 1, and working between arms t, u on the mouthpiece. Each bar m is perforated, the whole series forming air-supply passages leading from the mouthpieces q to the rear pieces p. The bars m are fitted together by means of spigots and sockets, and form fan-shaped air-delivery passages k.
Patent GB-190506645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Finishing of Certain Fabrics.
Inventor: ARMITAGE HARRY RAMSDEN
Filed: 1905-03-29
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 6645. Armitage, H. R. March 29. Drawings to Specification. Embossing.-To produce an interrupted watered effect in moirÚ fabrics, moreens, &c., the press papers or aluminum sheets used are perforated or have raised parts, in stripes or otherwise, on each side.
Patent GB-190510790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Clearing Running Water of Suspended Dirt or Solid Matter.
Inventor: UHLFELDER HERMANN HENRY
Filed: 1905-05-23
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 10,790. Uhlfelder, H. H., Eyssen, R., and Fries, A. May 23. Straining liquids.-Rakes or combs b<1>, attached to a rotary spindle a, collect suspended matter from water passing along a channel. Scraping and brushing apparatus is attached to rods e, k, pivoted upon a spindle d at such a distance above the spindle a that the scraper f and brush i fall on to each rake near the spindle a and remove the dirt as they are raised by the rake. The dirt is directed on to a surface g by means of a flap h. The cleaning-apparatus is counterweighted by weights l, m or n, o.
Patent GB-190511894-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Measuring and Trying Device.
Inventor: PROCTER HENRY RICHARDSON
Filed: 1905-06-06
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 11,894. Procter, H. R. June 6. Squares.-A rule is divided by hinged joints into three pieces a, b, c, the lengths of which are in the ratio 3:4:5, so that it can be folded up to form a rightangled triangle, as shown, o r folded small for the pocket. One or both of each two adjacent ends are shaped to complete each corner of the triangle. A stud f on the part c fits into a hole in the part a, the other joints being formed by pivots d, e. In making the rule, the positions of the holes for the pivots d, e and stud f are marked off on a median line, preferably by a scriber. In another form, the parts are hinged at their edges like the sections of an ordinary folding rule.
Patent GB-190512597-A (GB)
Title: Improved Transportable Apparatus for Heating and Mixing Materials.
Inventor: ROZSA MIHALY
Filed: 1905-06-17
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 12,597. R¾zsa, M. June 17. Cauldrons a n d tanks, asphalt. - A transportable machine, especially suitable for mixing and heating asphalt for moulding purposes, is provided with feeding- troughs in which the material is preliminarily heated. A drum 2, Fig. 2, rotates in a heating- chamber 1, the side walls of which are formed of adjustable iron plates 6, lined with a fire-resistant. The material is fed by worms 14 along the troughs 3, in which it is heated by the waste gases, into cross-tubes 11, Fig. 4, from which it is fed by worms 13 into a hopper 8, which is adjustable along horizontal bars and connects with a door in the drum opened by a rack and segment. The drum 2 may be formed of two cylinders meeting at an angle, and is provided with stirrers 23. The fire-box is detachably mounted beneath the drum, and is provided with wheels to be separately transportable. 'Liquid can be added through the hopper 8; and the contents are discharged at the rear end of the drum.
Patent GB-190514760-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Manufacturing Pulp Articles such as Stoppers for Bottles
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1905-07-18
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 14,760. Justice, P. M., [United States Fibre Stopper Co.]. July 18. Rotary disk valves.-A multiple-way valve 114, arranged to transmit pressure or vacuum to various parts of a pulp-mouldiug machine, is provided with concentric grooves arranged as shown and serving to put ports in the valve seat 115 into communication with each other as required. A spring holds the valve firmly to its seat.
Patent GB-190514811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Separating Granular, Powdered and other Materials.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1905-07-18
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 14,811. Haddan, H., [Rowland, C. T.]. July 18. Separating graphite, grain, &c.-Graphite is freed from crushed rock and grain from dust, and similar operations are performed on the surfaces of perforated conical plates against which the materials are held by an intermittent current of air. A vertical air shaft A is surrounded by upright bars a to which are secured triangular pieces a<1> forming a conical surface over which is placed a conical screen E<2>. An inner air shaft D is provided with a wide upper end d supporting a set of bars d<3>, also arranged on a cone supporting another air shaft section D' and surrounded by a conical screen E'. The air shaft section D' has a wide top d<4> supporting another conical arrangement of bars d<5> surrounded by a screen E. Each of the three conical arrangements of bars a<1>, d<3>, d<5> is interrupted for part of its circumference by a solid plate G, G<1>, G<2> with strips g of felt or similar material at its edges, so that a draught, drawn down the shafts A, D by a fan, will not pass through the portions of the screens above these plates. The screens E, E'are connected by a conical piece e and supported on a ring e<3> running on friction rollers e" on a ledge e<7>, and caused to rotate by a rack e<5> and pinion f. The screen E' is rotated in a similar manner. The upper screens are covered by a casing, through a hopper in the upper part of which the material to be separated is fed. Falling on to the screen E, it is held there by the air current and slips down when the current is interrupted on passing over the bars d<5>, thus being separated. On passing over the plate G, it leaves the screen and is removed by suction. The material falling from the screen is further, separated by the screens E', E<3>. The material from the screen E<2> is received in an annular trough,
Patent GB-190527156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Ties or Sleepers.
Inventor: HASLEY THOMAS R
Filed: 1905-12-29
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 27,156. Hasley, T. R. Dec. 29. Sleepers; rails, securing to sleepers; chairs.-The sleeper is made of concrete, vitrified clay, or other material that may be moulded, and has metal strips embedded in it. The sleeper comprises end bearing-blocks 8, Fig. 1, connected by a block 15. The undersides 8<a> of the blocks are tapered. Metal strips 9 are embedded in the sleeper longitudinally, and strips 20, Fig. 2, transversely. A metal bar 11 passes through a passage 10 in the sleeper. Tapering metal casings 16, adapted to receive wooden plugs 16<a>, are placed in openings 18 in the blocks 8. A channel plate 21, containing a block 22 of wood or other resilient material, receives the rail, which is secured by nails 23 entering the wood blocks 16<a>.
Patent GB-190600290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Devices for Electric Motors.
Filed: 1906-01-04
Granted: 1907-01-04
Abstract: 290. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Jan. 4. Switches.-In a device for breaking the armature circuit of an electric motor except when the field coils are energized, the armature circuit is governed by a relay consisting of an electro-magnetic switch depending upon the no - voltage coil. In the diagram of connexions shown in the Figure, to energize the field F, current must pass to it from the lead L through stud L', circuit 16, 17, electromagnet 6, wire 18, and stud F<1>, so passing to the lead L<1>. The magnet 6 falls over an arm 8, bridging contacts 9, 11, and thus shunting part of the field current from lead L through the resistance R, electro-magnet 12, arm 8, wire 20, stud L<2>, to lead L<1>. The energizing of the magnet 12 draws up a core with bridging arm 13, completing circuit through the motor A, in series with which is the rheostat 3. The arm 4 of the rheostat is held in the off position by a spring 5, and in the full-on position, when running, by the magnet 6 which attracts the armature 7. On failure of the field circuit, the armature circuit is broken by the energization of the magnetic coils 12, 6.
Patent GB-190604428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Latches for Oven Doors.
Inventor: URE GEORGE ALBERT
Filed: 1906-02-23
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 4428. Ure, G. A. Feb. 23. Oven-door fastenings.- A latch for oven doors, which can be opened either by hand or by foot, is pivoted at d on the door and is provided with a handle e. A lever t operated by the foot is pivoted at r to the door frame and presses against the bottom piece o on the rod k, raising the rod, which is connected by the pin i to the latch b, and lifting the latch out of its catch a. A spring may be provided within the casing g to move the latch into engagement with the catch a when the door is closed.
Patent GB-190607732-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for the Purification and Calcination of Peat, Brown Coal or Lignite and like Substances.
Inventor: SIMPSON WILLIAM SPEIRS
Filed: 1906-03-30
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 7732. Simpson, W. S. March 30. Coking; gas retorts; distillation, destructive.- Carbonaceous substances such as peat, lignite, brown coal, and the like are heated in a practically-complete vacuum with a view to the production of superior quality charcoal and the removal of impurities, the volatile products being treated by known means for the recovery of by-products. In the apparatus shown, the moistened material is packed into iron cases J, Fig. 6, to fill about threefourths of their diameter. The ends K, having holes L for the escape of the gases, are fixed, and the cases are slid into retorts B, Fig. 1, set in a furnace, and each consisting of a fire-clay case lined with an iron tube. The retorts are connected by pipes E to a chamber D which is exhausted through a pipe H, the upper end of each pipe E being provided with a stop-cock G. The calcining should be conduced at a good red heat. When the operation is completed and a case J is to be removed, the corresponding valve G is closed, the pipe E disconnected, and the case J withdrawn when a fresh case may be inserted. The case is allowed to cool before its contents are removed,
Patent GB-190614627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Rings for Pulverizing or Grinding Mills.
Inventor: FULLER JAMES WHEELER
Filed: 1906-06-26
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 14,627. Fuller, J. W. June 26. Mills and apparatus.-Metal rings a specially applicable to ball-and-ring mills are made of one piece of metal, preferably cast iron, chilled at the centre b<2> of the grinding-surface. The body of the ring and the edges b, b<1> are left unchilled and thus impart a greater degree of elasticity to the ring. The centre b<2> may be flush with the parts b, b<1>. The chilling means comprise rhomboidal blocks c, of outline corresponding with the curved part b<2>, which are placed in the mould. Specification No. 14,625, A.D. 1906, is referred to.
Patent GB-190617480-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Aerating Liquids Arranged for Continuous Working.
Inventor: HEINEMANN ALBERT
Filed: 1906-08-03
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 17,480. Heinemann, A. Aug. 3. Aerating liquids.-In an aerating-apparatus comprising a mixing-vessel a, Fig. 1, surmounted by a column b containing pieces of porcelain or glass, and supplied with water by a pump i, the water supply to the pump is regulated according to the height of liquid in the aerating-vessel, to prevent over-filling, by a regulator or cut-out l, shown in enlarged section in Fig. 3. Means for snifting the pressure in the column b, and for preventing the snifting when the water supply is cut off, are provided. The aerating-vessel a communicates with a vessel f and a chamber c containing a float d. When the float is raised, a valve e opens, and pressure is transmitted along a pipe r to the upper part of the regulator l. A piston s in the regulator is depressed and closes the water passage through pipes 16, 17, opening t<1>, and slot t. When the float d falls and closes the valve e, the pressure above the piston is relieved through a narrow bore x and the piston is raised by a spring u. The pressure in the column b is snifted through a pipe 13 and valve 12, Fig. 3, opened by a lever 7 pressed by projections 11 on a ratchet-wheel rotated from the pump shaft 1. A valve 14 in the pipe 13 is closed by a lever 20 to prevent snifting when the piston of the regulator is depressed and the water supply is off. In a modification, the regulator consists of a differential piston, connected with a smaller piston sliding in a cylinder and provided with a bore which opens a snifting passage ouly when the piston is in its raised position, and the water supply is open.
Patent GB-190624156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Apparatus for Administering Electricity.
Inventor: FRICKE WILHELM AUGUST ALFRED
Filed: 1906-10-30
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 24,156. Fricke, W. A. A., Witte, A. W. K., and Mansfeldt, L. Oct. 30. Electricity, administering; coin action; coin-discharging mechanism.-The apparatus is adapted to administer currents of different strength for coins of varying value. As the secondary spool 4 is drawn along the primary 1, a movable contact 15 connected to the inductor closes the circuit through a contact-piece 13, the coin inserted in the corresponding slot having previously bridged a gap between a guide-rail 7 or 8 and a spring-actuated lever 6, which is in circuit with the inductor. The guide-rails 7, 8 are respectively connected to the batteries 11, 12, and thence to the contact 13. During the return of the secondary spool, a pin 17 engages the rear of the bevelled head 18 of the lever 6, rocking the lever and allowing the coin to escape. In a modification, a double-armed lever is employed, one arm of which works between stops and carries a forked spring which is engaged by a slide travelling with the secondary spool.
Patent GB-190626560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrically Operated Locks and Fastenings.
Inventor: BURNS EDWARD
Filed: 1907-05-21
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 26,560. Burns, E. May 21, 1907. Fastenings, railway-carriage door; electricallyoperated fastenings.-The fastening consists of a sliding bolt f adapted to be withdrawn by a solenoid d, and held in the withdrawn position against the action of a spring l by means of a bolt h engaging a notch k in the bolt f and operable by a second solenoid e. The main bolt can be withdrawn by a key operating the lever m should the electric current fail. Two switches are arranged in the guard's van, one for the purpose of closing either the solenoid d or the solenoid e circuit, and the other for putting in the circuit all the door locks on one or other side of the train or on both sides simultaneously. In addition, each carriage is provided with an auxiliary switch device, comprising two blades s brought into circuit by solenoids q according as the solenoid d or e is switched in, these switches being for the purpose of bringing into parallel batteries on the carriages, to supplement the main battery on the guard's van. A coupling-device to be used between the carriages comprises spring jaws v on one. part and a disk w carrying fingers x to engage with the jaws v and connected by flexible wires to the other part.
Patent GB-190629751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wedges, or Keys, especially intended for use in Securing Railway Rails in their Chairs.
Inventor: CHATEAU JUSTIN
Filed: 1906-12-31
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 29,751. Chateau, J. Dec. 31. Chair keys and wedges for railways are made from metal rods bent into the form shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190705761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tyres for Vehicle Wheels for Preventing Side Slip or Skidding.
Inventor: MARTIN EDWARD
Filed: 1907-03-09
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 5761. Martin, E. March 9. R iv e t s.- Cupshaped studs a are secured to the tread - band d of a pneumatic tyre by split or other shanks b which are turned or riveted over washers c.