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Patent GB-190424516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Spindles for Spinning, Twisting, and like Frames.
Filed: 1904-11-12
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 24,516. Sharp & Sons, J., and Duncanson, A. Nov. 12. Spindle apparatus for spinning, twisting, and like frames for jute or other materials. The bolster case, bearings, and driving-means are constructed and arranged to permit the use of lighter spindles, and to allow any one spindle to be stopped when a single driving- band is used for a number of spindles. The upper reduced end of the bolster case A is secured in the spindle-rail E by means of a nut F and a flange G. The bolster case is recessed to receive a spheroidal or partly spheroidal bolster bearing H, displacement of which is prevented by means of a cap W, screwed upon the bolster case or formed integral with the nut F. The lower reduced end of the spindle D is received in a footstep bearing formed in an adjustable spindle C, which is screwed into the bolster case and locked by a nut J. The lower end of the bolster case is formed as a bracket B, within which are positioned a fast wharl K and a loose wharl L surrounding the footstep-bearing spindle C. The driving-band N may be moved from the fast to the loose wharl and vice versÔ by a fork on a balanced lever M pivoted on the bracket B. A cup-like depression P, of any desired shape, is formed on the bolster H to contain lubricant, and the lubricant which passes down the spindle is caught in a depression R in the wharl K, and passes thence, when the spindle is at rest, by a hole S in the wharl to a space T, the wharl L being formed with a projecting flange U entering a recess in the wharl K. Fibrous packing may be placed between the body of the bolster case and the spindle.
Patent GB-190426391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism of use in conjunction with Apparatus for Utilizing Electro-magnetic or Hertzian Waves.
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL HOLROYD
Filed: 1904-12-05
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 26,391. Smith, M. H. Dec. 5. Telegraphs; synchronous niove.inent. - To prevent interference between Hertzian waves, a time element is introduced between n consecutive signals so that a transmitting and receiving instrument must synchronize as well as syntonize. The apparatus is an improvement on that described in Specification No. 20,129, A.D. 1904. The apparatus shown in section in Fig. 3 consists essentially of a rotating table A capable of being raised or lowered through the action of the electro-magnet D on its armature C. Normally, it is in the lower position, and is rotated by the wheel G on its spindle. In this lower position, it engages two wheels O and turns the two larger wheels N, which, engaging with the back contacts L of the bridge-piece I, rotate the latter till a projection R carried by it comes in contact with a fixed stop. On the receipt of Hertzian waves, the energized magnet raises the table A till it makes contact with a ring forming part of the bridge I, thereby causing the latter to rotate, carrying the projection R away from its stop till the insulated contact V makes contact with the stop W. The operation is briefly as follows :-The sending operator raises his disc A by means of a key, at the same time transmitting a train of Hertzian waves which energizes the magnet D at the other station and lifts the disc A. If, now, the angular adjustment of the two arms V with respect to the stops W is the same for both stations, any signal given immediately on the contact of the arm V with the stop W will be intelligibly received. The disc may be allowed to swing right back between each letter or word as required, allowing a definite time-spacing between and during each signal.
Patent GB-190426947-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Cleaning Metallic Surfaces.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1904-12-10
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 26,947. Mills, B. J. B., [Edison, T. A.]. Dec. 10. Cleaning; pickling.-Metal surfaces to be coated with another metal or material, especially the strips of iron to be nickel-plated for use in storage batteries, are cleaned by immersing them in an electrolytic bath, as in the example shown. The metal strip 3 runs over insulated rollers 2, through a tank 1 containing an electrolyte which does not attack the metal, preferably potassium cyanide solution. The strip is connected to a plating dynamo &c. 6 so as to form the cathode, there being also two anodes 5 of graphite or other unattacked material. The hydrogen generated on both sides of the cathode mechanically removes dirt &c. The strip leaves the bath through the tube 4, made preferably of glass or hard rubber, so that the strip is kept free from the floating impurities.
Patent GB-190503052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Umbrellas, Sunshades, Walking Sticks and the like.
Inventor: MITCHELL ELIZA ANNIE
Filed: 1905-02-14
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 3052. Mitchell, E. A. Feb. 14. Sticks; walking- sticks; ferrules or tips.-T he sticks of umbrellas, parasols, sunshades, &c. are provided with detachable end parts c, d, which are secured by the threaded tubes e screwing upon the extensions b. Walking- sticks may be made similarly in three or more pieces. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 21,147, A.D. 1894.]
Patent GB-190504086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Printing, Stamping and Impression Surfaces and Apparatus.
Inventor: TODD LIBANUS MCLOUTH
Filed: 1905-02-27
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 4086. Todd, L. M. July 9, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Embossing and stamping apparatus for marking cheques, drafts, &c. with limiting amounts &c. is arranged to cut or rupture the paper &c., so that the ink will be absorbed by the disrupted fibres and a permanent, unalterable impression produced. The general construction of the machine is similar to that described in Specification No. 22,709, A.D. 1902, and comprises a casing 1 slotted at 2 for the insertion of the cheque for impression against a type-roller 3 by a platen 4 carried on a pivoted arm 5 and operated by a lever 7 and toggles &c., connected with a hand-lever projecting forwards over the casing 1. The type-roller is turned, to bring any line of characters into position, by a knob 15 secured by a screw, which also secures an index dial 24 on the shaft 18 of the roller 3. The roller 3 is secured to the shaft 18 by balls 21 resting in a radial aperture in the shaft, and pressed outwards by the conical end of a screw 20 into engagement with the ends of radial apertures 23 in the roller. The faces of the types and also that of the platen are cut with ridges and depressions, which register with each other and cut through the paper, as shown in Fig. 5, when the platen is operated. The cutting lines preferaby run circumferentially of the drum, and the characters are preferably inclined, producing an impression such as that shown in Fig. 6. The roller 3 is held so that its cutting-ridges register with the grooves of the platen, by means of a plate engaging a groove in the shaft 18 aud adjustable by screws, so that the left-hand end of the roller is held in engagement with the end of the casing 1. The types are inked by a roller bearing against the roller 3.
Patent GB-190505648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrolytic Cells.
Inventor: ASHCROFT EDGAR ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-03-17
Granted: 1906-06-16
Abstract: 5648. Ashcroft, E. A. March 17. Electric furnaces.-The contents of electrolytic apparatus are agitated or transferred from one cell to another by improved means based upon the electro-magnetic phenomena described in Specification No. 12,083, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Electrolysis &c.]. For example, in electrolyzing a fused salt Q over a molten electrode R, the steel container E is enclosed in an outer casing A, B of magnet steel formed with a projecting pole-piece D. A copper strip coil C, embedded in cement and joined at one end E<1> to the pan E, serves as a conductor for the electrolytic current, and also generates a magnetic field in the cell. The substantially axial or fan-like lines of force due to the magnetic field intersect at right-angles the substantially radial or fan-like lines of current flow between the electrodes N, R, causing the contents of the cell to swirl violently. The magnetic exciting effect may be controlled by connecting the turns of the coil C to a commutator. The refractory lining G, H, J, K of the cell A, B affords a flue space F for a gas fire, furnace, &c., while the pan E may be indented, as at E<2>, leaving an air space between the pole D and the pan. A metal pipe L of oval section is divided by a baffle M into inlet and outlet portions, the baffle extend. ing into the cell and serving for circulation purposes.
Patent GB-190508673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Means for Feeding Granular and other Materials
Inventor: MOORE WALTER
Filed: 1905-04-25
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 8673. Moore, W. April 25. Feeding-devices.-Relates to means for feeding equal quantities of granular materials, such as wheat &c., into various receptacles from one feeder. The apparatus is applicable for feeding wheat in equal quantities from a fixed central hopper to rotary scalpers, centrifugal dressing- machines, and other machines employed in a flour mill, also for filling bags, sacks, &c. The material falls from the hopper g on to the centre of a rotating disk f, which throws it into the surrounding hoppers b, b<2>, provided with pipes leading to the point of delivery. The disk f is carried by a vertical shaft d, and extends slightly over the inner edges of the hoppers; its upper surface is preferably flat, but may be convex or concave. A telescopic tube g' or a valve is arranged at the bottom of the hopper g. According to the Provisional Specification, a conical disk may be employed, and the apparatus may be used for feeding flour, bran, meal, &c.
Patent GB-190518337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thrashing Machines.
Filed: 1905-09-11
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 18,337. Clayton & Shuttleworth, and Gamble, R. Sept. 11. Thrashing-machines.-The straw-shaking apparatus is formed with a portion a of its surface movable in relation to the main portion d, the whole or a part of the movable portion lying in the same plane as the main portion when the latter is in its lowest position. The movable portion of each shaker-box is secured to a frame b which is pivoted at bx to the main frame c and connected to a link e on a stationary axle f, so that the part a is caused to tilt as the shaker-box rises. Pieces b<1> at the sides and upper end of the frame b act in conjanction with metal strips or plates on the main part of the shaker-box, to prevent straw from falling through. The shakers are actuated by cranks g, and the part a may be provided with projecting pins h to engage the straw. In a modification, the pivot b<x> is arranged between the ends of the movable portion a. Or the movable part a may be caused to move upwardly in relation to the main portion d without tilting.
Patent GB-190523689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hose-reels and analogous Articles
Inventor: PURSER ALFRED JOHN
Filed: 1905-11-17
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 23,689. Purser, A. J., and Perry, W. M. Nov. 17. Hose reels. - Hose reels &c. are made collapsible by forming them of rings separated by hinged or telescopic stays. Fig. 2 shows a form consisting of two rings separated by folding cranked struts b made in two parts b<1>, b<9>, pivoted to the rings and to pins b<6>, and locked in position when the reel is expanded by nuts e<1>. The everlapping parts are provided with tongues b<8> engaging with notches b<9> when the nuts c<1> are tightened. The reel is braced when expanded by means of rods d the ends of which may form the hinge pins on which the parts b turn. Fig. 8 shows a form, in which the two parts of the struts b are hinged so as to fold inwards when the reel is collapsed. In this form, they are locked when the reel is expanded by the rods d. Fig. 10 shows a form in which the struts b are hinged to both rings so that the reel folds after the manner of a parallel ruler. In another form, the stays are hinged to one ring and bolted to the other so that on the one ring being removed the stays may be folded.
Patent GB-190524991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gloves.
Inventor: ROWLETT WILLIAM TERTIUS
Filed: 1905-12-02
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 24,991. Rowlett, W. T. Dec. 2. Gloves. -The ends of the finger and thumb parts are protectedby a seamless leather cup, attached either by stitching or by adhesive. In a modification, the cup is made integral with the glove, which, in this case, is made entirely from a leather blank, as shown in Fig. 2. The straps 7 are then bent down at the lines 8 and the fingers completed by side gussets 9, Fig. 3. The parts 8 may be moulded to form the finger tips.
Patent GB-190610463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Balls.
Inventor: HARTLEY ERNEST
Filed: 1906-05-04
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 10,463. Hartley, E., and Hartley, J. W. May 4. Balls.-Golf balls are formed by winding elastic bands B around a sphere A of gelatin, or other substance of the nature of a jelly. The usual guttapercha cover is used. A ,sphere of cork &c. may be enclosed in the gelatin when it is desired to reduce the-weight of the completed ball. According to the Provisional Specification, this cork sphere may be coated with gutta-percha.
Patent GB-190613669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleansing Smoke.
Inventor: MATTHEWS JOHN LAWARNCE
Filed: 1906-06-14
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 13,669. Matthews, J. L. June 14. Drawings to Specification. Scrubbers and washers.-Smoke from a furnace passes through a straight or coiled pipe, the inner surface of which is wetted with water sprayed into one end of the pipe.
Patent GB-190614063-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Ribs and Rib Joints for Umbrella and Parasol Frames.
Inventor: SCHROEDER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-06-19
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 14,063. Schroeder, F. W., and Cuzner, A. June. 19. Ribs; stretchers; gits; joints.-Umbrella and parasol ribs and stretchers are made of thinner metal than usual, and are strengthened by grooving, corrugating, or ribbing both sides as at a<1>, Fig. 1. A U-shaped piece d of metal, held in the rib by similar grooves, or it may be punched projections d<1> formed on it, is punched as at e, Fig. 5, into the hole c in the fiattened end of the stretcher b, longitudinal movement of the piece d being prevented by the burring over of the rib edge in the punching of these indentations. The joint may be used with ribs and stretchers of ordinary construction, in which case, the piece d is secured in the rib by indenting parts of the latter into holes or indentations in the former. According to the Provisional Specification, a solid piece of metal in which a longitudinal saw-cut is made may be used in place of the sheet-metal piece d.
Patent GB-190619854-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Apparatus for Supporting a Person in Water.
Inventor: CUMIN ANNE DITE LUCIE
Filed: 1906-09-06
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 19,854. Cumin, [dite L.] A. Sept. 6. Belts &c.-The arms of the person to be supported in the water pass through buoyant sleeves A, B which are attached by straps &c. E to a belt D carrying buoyant cans C.
Patent GB-190625464-A (GB)
Title: A Hanging Meat Safe.
Inventor: BRADY CONSTANCE HARRIET KATE
Filed: 1906-11-12
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 25,464. Brady, C. H. K. Nov. 12. Screens.-A meat safe is composed of wirework sides and bottom, suitably mounted in frames c, the sides being hinged to one another and to the solid top h. It may be used as a firescreen by taking the sides apart.
Patent GB-190704466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to School-rules.
Inventor: ROBERTSON WILLIAM BEVERIDGE
Filed: 1907-02-23
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 4466. Robertson, W. B. Feb. 23. Circle-describing instruments; scales; straightedges; squares.-A combination straight-edge with scales, angles, and means, such as are described in Specifications No. 5900, A.D. 1887, and No. 1584, A.D. 1894, for drawing circles, of wood, ebonite, ivory, aluminium, enamelled iron, &c., has a full-size scale at the edge A, and at a slot C which also facilitates manipulation, a two-thirds scale and half scale as shown, the rear edge having a onethird a one-fourth, and a one-eighth scale. Setsquare apertures D, E are provided. A series of small holes B, in any two of which a pin and pencil point may be inserted, enable circles to be drawn.
Patent GB-190705359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Side Saddles.
Inventor: RICHARDS JOSEPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-03-05
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 5359. Richards, J. W. March 5. Saddles.-In a side saddle, the side bar b is provided with an additional support d which can be attached to the bar. The support d, consisting of a metal band curved to fit the horse, passes behind, and is bent over the top of the bar b. The band passes through a flanged plate f, and is secured in any position by a bolt e connecting the top of the band to the plate f.
Patent GB-190706879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Acetylene Lamps, which Act on the Water Drip Principle.
Inventor: SKELTON MATTHEW WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-03-22
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 6879. Skelton, M. W., and Todd, J. March 22. Acetylene lamps ; velocipede lamps.-In a gene. rator for vehicular, street, or domestic lamps, water from the chamber 3 dripping from the nozzle 8 traverses the perforated tubes 6, 11 to the calcium-carbide cartridge 10, which, when the bayonet-joint cap 15 is in position, is pressed by a spring 17 against a rubber ring 4 on the casing 1 to make a tight joint. The tube 6 depends from a resilient spring-pressed plate 5, and carries a pad 7 which, when the plate 5 is raised by the pressure of the gas, closes the nozzle 8 and cuts off the water supply. The carbide is retained in the cartridge by a flexible radially-slotted disk 13, of which the inner edge can move upwards as the carbide expands on saturation. A single cock 20 controls the supply of water to the carbide and of gas to the burner 28, the gas from the generator ascending through a filter 24 and a valve 25 to the space 26. Gas generated in excess of that consumed by the burner traverses a non-return inlet valve 31 to a rubber bag 30, whence it escapes through a non-return outlet valve 33 to the space 26 upon the gas pressure therein falling below the normal. A safety escape device for the gas bag 30 is formed by a collar 38, which slides on the perforated tube 34,
Patent GB-190709188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Tools for the Treatment of Old Railway and Tramway Rails or Rail Ends of Iron or Steel for the Manufacture of Sheets, Slabs or Plates and Strips and for other purposes.
Inventor: VAUGHAN WILLIAM WEAVER
Filed: 1907-04-20
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 9188. Vaughan, W. W. April 20. Nails.-In the reworking of old rails &c. to form sheets, slabs, or strips for use in the manufacture of nails &c. the rails d are flattened in dies a, b prior to being rolled. The dies may be double, as shown, so as to effect the flattening in two stages, and may be fitted with shear-blades to cut the flattened part from the remainder of the rail and to slit such part longitudinally. Distance pieces c determine the thickness of the plate &c.
Patent GB-190711327-A (GB)
Title: Brake Supporter for Railroad Cars.
Inventor: BARKER GEORGE
Filed: 1907-05-15
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 11,327. Barker, G., [Brill, J. A.]. May 15. Brakes.-Hangers for supporting a brake beam 36 from the vehicle underframe 2 are connected to these parts by similar joints which can be adjusted for wear. Fig. 2 shows the upper end of the hanger shown in Fig. 12. A ball 10 on the rod 9 is seated in a socket 17, 18 in a casing 6 which is connected to the underframe 2 by bolts 3. The socket comprises two interlocked lower sections 18, and an upper section 17 having a lip 23 which extends over the lower sections. The casing 6 is slotted at 8 to facilitate the insertion of the socket before the casing is bolted to the underframe. A spring-pressed wedge 12 fits upon the section 17 and has a screw-threaded stem 13. This stem passes through a cap 14, having a flange 29, which surrounds the projecting portion of the casing 6, and a lug 30 which enters the slot 8, and the whole is tightened up by nuts 15. Covers 33 for the slot 8 are clamped on the rod 9. In a modified construction, Fig. 15, a cylindrical head 43 on the suspension rod fits in a cylindrical socket 39, 40 in a pocket 37 bolted to the underframe 2, and the tightening-wedge 12 rests on an inclined block 45 on the socket.
Patent GB-190712249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Developing and Fixing Apparatus.
Inventor: HAYDEN ARTHUR CLARENCE
Filed: 1907-05-27
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 12,249. Hayden, A. C. May 27. Developing; fixing. - A combined developing and fixing apparatus which may be employed in daylight comprises a casing 1 having a lining 2 arranged to form a developing-chamber 4 and a fixing-chamber 5. The former has a non-actinic window 10 to allow the regative to be examined by the light of a lamp 14, or by daylight admitted through a door in the casing of the lamp compartment 9. A sight-hole 61 provided with a cover is fitted to the top of the casing. The plate is introduced directly from the dark slide, which is fitted within a holder 53, and passes through a light-valve formed by a slotted barrel 56 and a slide 57, which guides it into the skeleton developing-frame 19. A rock-shaft 22, which carries levers 24 pivoted to lugs 25 on the frame, is operated by a handle 23. When development is complete, this shaft is first rotated into the lower dotted position shown in Fig. 2 to drain off developer, suitable stops preventing further relative movement of the levers and the carrier. The plate is then raised to the upper position to allow it to slide into the pivoted holder 30 in the fixing-bath. This holder, which is readily removable, comprises a skeleton frame having a number of plate-holding pockets, any one of which can be brought into position by means of a handle on a shaft 40. A modified form of apparatus is provided with an inner lining of rubber or other inert material, a tray, which is removable through a door in the side of the casing, serving to contain the developer. A light-excluding valve consisting of a spring-pressed hinged flap covers the opening through which the plate is introduced from the dark slide. The battery for lighting the lamp may be formed by dry cells so arranged that their terminals may make direct contact without wires. The lamp and battery are mounted on a base which is readily removable from its compartment.