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Patent GB-190413606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Certain Printing Machines.
Filed: 1904-06-16
Granted: 1905-06-16
Abstract: 13,606. Elliott, R., and Elliott & Co. June 16. Delivery apparatus; cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces.-Relates to delivery apparatus for " Wharfedale - feed printing - machines, in which the printed sheets are delivered at the inkreservoir end of the machine without " flyers " and without the carrying-tapes coming in contact with the printed surface. The sheet is carried from the impression cylinder 2 to a gripper bar 4 and grippers 5 carried by two side spur-wheels 7, which are situated further apart than the width of the sheet and mounted independently of one another. The sheet is delivered on to a cylinder 10 and thence on to tapes 12, from which it is lifted by another set of tapes 13 moving in the opposite direction. A downward movement of the rod 18 actuates the levers 15 and raises the tapes 13 between the tapes 12. The sheet is finally carried away to the desired position by another set of tapes 20. Friction discs 16 engage upon the margins of the sheet and carry it on to the tapes 12 after the grippers have let go. The spur-wheels 7 are driven from the cylinder 2, and the cylinder 10 by one of the spur-wheels 7.
Patent GB-190416949-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Truck adapted for use in Moving Barrels, Boxes and other Articles.
Inventor: MANSFIELD STEAN BLACK
Filed: 1904-08-02
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 16,949. Mansfield, S. B. Aug. 2. Hand-trucks and wheeled parcel carriers.-Bogies for moving barrels, boxes, and other articles have a longitudinal curved platform 2, Figs. 1 and 2, supported in front by a castor-wheel and riveted towards the rear end to an inverted arch 6 in a transverse piece 3 supported on two castors and stayed to the front of the platform by side pieces 4. The rear end curves down towards the ground so as to dip down to receive the barrel or other object. By placing each wheel of a motor car on such a bogie, the car may be turned round in a small space.
Patent GB-190420884-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clothing Hanger and Trouser Stretcher.
Inventor: SCHLAGER EUGEN
Filed: 1904-09-28
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 20,884. Schlager, E. Sept. 28. Suspenders for articles of dress.-A device for suspending coats, mantles, and trousers is made with an extensible shoulder-piece consisting of a main portion a, Fig. 1, and end pieces b, movable in and out of the part a. An under part for suspending trousers is attached to the suspending- hook d of the shoulder part. It consists of a spring strip having its sides e bent over to face one another, gripping-boards i being attached to the ends of the strip to hold the trouser ends. The boards are normally held apart by the force of the spring, but can be closed to grip the trousers by means of an eccentric lever g. The lever bears against one side of the strip and is pivoted at the end of an arm standing out from the other side, the arm passing freely through that side against which the lever bears.
Patent GB-190421807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Warping and Beaming Yarn.
Inventor: LIGHTOWLER GEORGE WATSON
Filed: 1904-10-11
Granted: 1905-10-11
Abstract: 21,807. Lightowler, G. W., and Keighley, W. Oct. 11. Yarns, warping and beaming.-The carriage 60 carrying the usual rollers &c. for supplying and traversing the warp to the winding-mill is traversed by a sprocket chain 61, shown in plan view, to which it is clamped at any point by a clamping- device 65. The chain 61 is driven by sprockets 62 at each end of the carriage bed or slide 64. The shaft 66 of one of the sprockets 62 is driven by spur and worm gearing from the shaft of the pulley 4, and, in order that the warp beam may be traversed at the same rate as the carriage 60, the beam-shaft traversing screw 52 is driven by chain and sprocket and bevel gearing from the short shaft 83, driven from the shaft 66. In order to stop the swift and swift shaft automatically each time a certain quantity of yarn has been wound on it, the spindle of the counting- wheel 90 is provided with a preferably spirallygrooved drum 88 which winds up a cord 87 connected to a block 86 sliding on a bar 85. The block 86 after a certain time strikes an adjustable block 91 fastened to the bar 85 and having a spacing-piece 99 to correct for back-lash, so that the bar 85 engages and throws over a lever 92, and by connecting-mechanism 94 brings a disc 9 clear of the driving-pulley 12. A weight is provided for returning the block 86 to its initial position when the counter wheel 90 is reversed.
Patent GB-190423899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Incandescent Electric Lamps
Inventor: JUST ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-11-04
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 23,899. Just, A., and Hanaman, F. Nov. 4. Incandescent lamps. - Filaments of tungsten, molybdenum, or alloys of these metals are made as follows : -The metal, or one of its compound, such as tungstite, tungstic acid, or tungstic sulphide, is mixed in a state of fine division with an organic binding-medium, such as collodion or a solution of cellulose in zinc chloride or cuprammonia. Threads formed from this mixture are carbonized in the usual way, with previous denitration in some cases. The carbon is then removed by heating in an atmosphere of steam and hydrogen, and the filament flashed in a mixture of volatile tungsten or molybdenum compounds with a large proportion of hydrogen ; or the carbon may be directly replaced by the metal by flashing in the vapour of metallic oxychlorides with a little hydrogen. Ordinary carbon filaments may be treated by the litter process.
Patent GB-190427174-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Preventing Doors from Opening.
Inventor: MESSERSCHMIDT OTTO
Filed: 1904-12-13
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 27,174. Messerschmidt, O. Dec. 13. Alarms, burglar and like; alarm and signal guns.-An apparatus for preventing the opening of a door, and for giving an alarm in the case of an attempt to do so, consists of a sole-plate a, Fig. 1, provided with a spike d for engaging the floor and an inclined plate b having toothed side-walls c. A sleeve e attached to the plate b contains a spring striker f, which is held back normally by a rod g provided with notches l which engage a slot k, Fig. 2, in the plate a. An anvil m carries a detonating cap, and may be turned up by means of a rod n to facilitate loading. The device is placed against the door with the point underneath it, so that, if an attempt be made to open the door, the plate b is depressed against the action of a spring o, causing the striker f to be released to act on the detonator. The toothed side walls c engage the floor and prevent opening.
Patent GB-190514912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Graze Fuzes for Shells.
Inventor: MULLINER HERBERT HALL
Filed: 1905-07-20
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 14,912. Mulliner, H. H., and Lochenies, A. C. July 20. Fuses for projectiles.-In a percussion fuse, a charge f of compressed picric acid is contained in a cylinder e arranged round a stem c' carrying at its forward end the detonating-cap d. The plug e<4>, Fig. 1, of the cylinder e separates the chargef from the cap d, so that in the case of accidental ignition of the cap the picric acid charge will be protected, the pressure in the body of the fuse being relieved by vents v. A three-legged thimble u supports the cap d and also the end j<3> of a plunger j, the forward end of which bears against a pellet m of compressed powder carried by the sleeve h. The plunger is slotted at j<4> to straddle a fixed bridgepiece i having a firing-pin i'. On discharge, the pellet m is ignited and the gaseous products escape through the vent s<2>, so that on impact the plunger j is free to move forward, as shown in Fig. 2, and is followed by the thimble u and cylinder e, thus causing the picric acid charge f to surround the cap d. The detonator t is thrown on to the pin i<2> and causes the ignition of the fulminate d and charger f. The fuse may be strengthened by a steel liner g.
Patent GB-190514920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Discharge of Liquids upon Filters.
Inventor: CAINK THOMAS
Filed: 1905-07-20
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 14,920. Caink, T. July 20. Spray-producers and spreaders; siphons.-Relates to a method of governing the siphonic discharge in rotary distributing-apparatus for filters, of the kind described in Specification No. 19,153, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Filtering &c.]. The discharge is started and stopped, respectively, by connecting the divided pipe A with a vacuum chamber or pump and the atmosphere. A flap valve C prevents air from entering from the distributing-arms, and, when discharge takes place, the float B closes the air-valve, so that no water gets into the pipe A.
Patent GB-190516881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-heating Gas Stoves
Inventor: RAYER CARL
Filed: 1905-08-21
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 16,881. Rayer, C. Aug. 21. Atmospheric gas burners.-In a gas-heated boiler, the burners are provided with adjustable caps k by which the outlet of gas from a collecting-chamber i is regulated. As shown on an enlarged scale in Fig. 4, the cap k is mounted on a shaft l which passes through the gas chamber i. The shaft l is provided at its lower end with a pin m working in grooves in an extension o of the chamber i. On turning the cap k, the space between the cap and the gas chamber is increased or diminished.
Patent GB-190518832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sparking Plugs for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-09-18
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 18,832. Boult, A. J., [Macquaire, L.]. Sept. 18. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The sparking-plug has a tubular central conductor with a cock on its outer end so that when the cock is opened the cylinder gases rush through the conductor and clean the sparking points and the cylinder. The metal body 1 partly encloses the two porcelain portions 3, 6, which are bored centrally to receive the conductor 4, the lower end of which is split to obtain a number of sparking points. The cap 2 has a corresponding opening cut in it as shown in Fig. 2. The upper portion of the conductor is screw-threaded to receive a socket 9, on to which is screwed the cock 11 which holds in place the insulating washers 10. A nut 8 keeps the porcelain parts 6, 3 pressed together. Asbestos packing may be inserted between the parts 8, 6 and 1, 3. The washers 10 and cockhandle 12 may be made of fibre or other insulating- material.
Patent GB-190523654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saddles for Cycles
Inventor: BATSON FRANCIS CUNNINGHAM
Filed: 1905-11-17
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 23,654. Batson, F. C. Nov. 17. Saddles.-In a cycle saddle, the two parts a, b of the seat leather are attached at the rear to a cantleplate c which is bent downwards at its ends to give support to the sides, while the front ends of the leather are secured to a rocking piece d pivotally mounted upon the outer end of the tensioning- screw e. The piece d has arms l in contact with the seat. The non-rotatable screw e is adapted to move longitudinally within a block h carried by a front spring k. The seat may be stiffened by leather or metal plates m. According to the Provisional Specification, the inner end of the axle of the rocking piece may carry a second rocking or oscillating piece connected to the cantle-plate by adjustable leather straps or other means, while by mounting the axle within a hollow tensioning- screw, the pieces and axle may be arranged to oscillate together.
Patent GB-190525837-A (GB)
Title: Signalling and Train-controlling System for Railways.
Inventor: MILLS CLAUDE KENNEDY
Filed: 1905-12-12
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 25,837. Mills, C. K., [Kinsman, F. E.]. Dec. 12. Locomotives.-Means for recording the condition of semaphore and like track signals passed by a train and for stopping the train as described in Specification No. 9418, A.D. 1905, are again fully described, and the recording-apparatus is also applied to record continually the state of each semaphore, being connected to them instead of being carried on the engine. Fig. 7 shows the latter application in conjunction with the stopping-apparatus described in Specification No. 24,893, A.D. 1901. The semaphore magnet 107 is controlled by the relay 102 connected across the rails and energized by the battery 32<1>. The relay controls the circuit from the battery 58<1>, contacts 103, 105, magnet 207, contact-bar 50, one section of resistance 112, contact 110, and the contact-bar 51, holding the semaphore s' at "safety." The magnet 23 controlling the recording-magnets 74<1>, 77<1> is de-energized, one-half of the resistance 112 being in parallel with it. When the relay 102 is de-energized, the signal circuit is broken, the magnet 107 cut out, and the whole of the resistance 112 inserted across the contact-bars 50, 51. The magnet 23 is then energized and closes the contacts 22, 72 in the circuit of the magnet 77', giving the danger indication on the recording-device.
Patent GB-190600292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to High Pressure Electrical Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-01-04
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 292. Boult, A. J., [Koch, F. J.]. Jan. 4. R÷ntgen-ray apparatus. - Relates to the supply of apparatus such as R÷ntgen-ray tubes and the like with unidirectional current impulses from a high-tension alternating current. An auxiliary circuit is short-circuited by a valve cell which lets through the current to be avoided in the secondary consumption circuit, thereby loading the transformer and reducing the injurious pressure in the secondary circuit. The useful pressure is increased by combining a resonance capacity with the valve cell. The valve cell H itself may be converted into a resonance capacity, or a separate condenser J may be included in parallel with the cell H, the condenser " syntonising " with the induction coil C. In a modified arrangement, the primary coil D or a portion of it, is used instead of the auxiliary coil G.
Patent GB-190600893-A (GB)
Title: Improved Portable Hip or Sitz-bath.
Inventor: HOOD FLORENCE LOUISE
Filed: 1906-01-12
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 893. Hood, F. L. Jan. 12. Baths.-A portable hip or sitz bath comprises a body a having a seat A and a well B for the feet, and mounted on wheels D and two castors E. A discharge cock F is provided at the lowest part. The bath is specially suitable for invalids, elderly persons, and children.
Patent GB-190603540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Time-switches
Inventor: VENNER ROBERT FRANCIS SIDEBOTT
Filed: 1906-02-13
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 3540. Venner, R. F. S., and Griesbach, R. C. Feb. 13. Relays.-In time switches, which according to the Provisional Specification may be used as relays for operating other switches for heavy currents, a spring in the circuit is brought against contacts by the movement of levers which are tripped by arms carried by rotating time disks. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a spring h connected to the terminal n serves to open and close alternately two branches connected to terminals l, m. A lever i, having an adjustable tip i<1>, is pivoted on the arm d<2> of a bell. crank pivoted at e, the levers being tripped by arms b, b carried by a time disk a. In operation, the arm b levers d, i contacts with the lever d and moves the levers d, i upwards against the action of a spring f, the lever i being held against the spring h by a spring k. When the lever d is tripped, a shoulder i<2> catches on the spring h, which is carried against the contacts m by the levers d, i under the action of the springs f, k. The lever i is tripped subsequently by the arm b<1>, and the spring h returns to the contact l. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, there is one contact l<x>, and the lever i<x> is pivoted at o<x> and held against the spring h<x> by a spring k<x>. In operation, the arm b lift the lever d<x>, pivoted at ex, against the action of a. spring f<x>. The lever d<x> when tripped is carried by hammer action due to inertia past its original position, and a peg on the arm d<2>x carries the spring h<x> under the shoulder i<x>2. The arm b<1> releases the lever i<x>.
Patent GB-190609352-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Speed Indicator.
Filed: 1906-04-20
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 9352. Volt - AmpÞre - Ges. Fleischmann & Co, and Fleischmann, A. April 25, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Speed indicators. - An electromagnetic speed indicator consists of a revolving n o nmagnetic drum or plate 7 carrying iron armature pieces 6, adjacent to the poles N, S of a permanent magnet, a thin non- magnetic conductor 1 being interposed; eddy currents are set up in the conductor 1 and cause it to turn an axle 2 and pointer 3 against the action of a spiral spring 5. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 describes three other constructions, in one of which a different form of permanent magnet and details of construction are shown, while in another the indicating-disk is adjustable towards or away from the armatures. In the third form, a conductive cup connected to the pointer can turn within an iron cup having parts cut away and revolving near the poles of a surrounding magnet ; within the conductive cup is a stationary iron core with projections bearing coils of wire, which are connected to a volt-meter to give an additional indication. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190610672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scissors and Shears.
Inventor: COUSENS EDWARD
Filed: 1906-05-07
Granted: 1907-05-07
Abstract: 10,672. Cousens, E. May 7. Scissors and shears.-In scissors &c. of the type in which the blades are connected by an eccentric pivot C, Fig. 1, and further secured by a pin E working in a slot in the blade A, one blade A is ground to form a straight, plain resisting-edge to the cutting-blade B, which is hollow on the inner face as shown in Fig. 3, and the cutting-edge of which is curved longitudinally as shown in Fig. 1. The invention may be applied to scissors for use in removing the clothing &c. of patients, and to scissors &c. for cutting thick leather &c. ; and, according to the Provisional Specification, it may also be applied to garden shears having the well known hook-shaped blade. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 7347, A.D. 1888, No. 7182, A.D. 1895, and No. 6009, A.D. 1899.]
Patent GB-190614363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Making Mosaic Floors or the like.
Inventor: PEIRCE JOHN ROYDEN
Filed: 1906-06-22
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 14,363. Peirce, J. R. June 22. Tiles, mosaic. Relates to a machine for mounting small blocks of marble or other materials, such as are used in making mosaic floors, on a fabric which serves as a holder on which the blocks may be conveniently transported and applied to the floor, the fabric being removed after the blocks are in place. The small blocks slide into an elevator from a receptacle A, the rate of supply being controlled by an adjustable horizontal swinging gate U, and are conveyed to an inclined tray C which is kept in constant vibration by a lever N worked by an eccentric at its lower end. They then pass through a number of inclined shoots D to a tray E where they may be inspected and adjusted round a curved guide d and are run face downwards on a sheet of paper or other fabric F, which has been coated with glue or other adhesive composition by passing through a vessel G, and are pressed into contact by a felt-covered roller l and packed close together by adjustable spring-pressed side pieces. The fabric with the applied blocks is carried on a wire belt r, running over pulleys s, t, driven from the main shaft, through a tubular oven J, and over a pivoted guide apron w on to a drum K on which it is coiled. For making tiles, the blocks from the shoots are run over a drum or belt with partitions into which the blocks fit. Special patterns may be obtained by supplying the blocks to trays placed one above the other, as shown in Fig. 9, each tray taking the blocks of one colour. Shafts 15, 16, 17 carry trips 18 for operating escapements 10 which allow the blocks to slide down the shoots 7, 8, 9, so as to give the desired arrangement. In a modification, shown in Fig. 13, the fabric is dispensed with, and the blocks are applied direct to the floor through shoots D from a truck 24 driven by a motor 25, the trays supplying the shoots being kept in constant vibration by a crank 26.
Patent GB-190618244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door-handles.
Inventor: WHITESIDE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1906-08-14
Granted: 1907-08-14
Abstract: 18,244. Whiteside, W. E. Aug. 14. Knobs.-Wooden and other non-metallic knobs for doors are made with slender metal necks. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 5184, A.D. 1881, No. 11,682, A.D. 1885, No. 16,991, A.D. 1892, and No. 28,332, A.D. 1896.]
Patent GB-190618862-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Safety Lock for Milk Cans and the like.
Inventor: BARTA HANS
Filed: 1906-08-23
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 18,862. Barta, H. Aug. 23. Fastenings; locks, key.-In means for securing milk cans &c. to doors &c., the loop of the can is hung in one of several hooks h in the frame k mounted on the door according to the . size of the can, so that tho lid thereof comes, directly under the cross-bar d on the sliding bolt a mounted in the casing. The weight of the can pulls the bolt a down so as to close the openings i to the hooks, the bolt being locked in this position , by a spring catch bolt b operable by a key. An indicating-disk e adapted to be moved by a sharp end of the key, is provided for showing the quantity of milk required.
Patent GB-190620690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Reversible Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: OGSTON JAMES NORMAN
Filed: 1906-09-18
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 20,690. Ogston, J. N. Sept. 18. Drawings to Specification. Actuating pumps.-Two forms of mechanism are described by which a half-speed shaft driving the fuel-pump of an internal combustion engine is rotated continuously in the same direction after reversal of the engine. The crank-shaft of the engine is automatically adjusted through an angle of 180 degrees relatively to the half-speed shaft.
Patent GB-190623490-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic Driving Mechanism for Washing Machines.
Inventor: SCHROEDER PETER
Filed: 1906-10-23
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 23,490. Schroeder, P., and Wilps, W. Oct. 23. Drawings to Specification. Washing-machines are driven by a double-piston water-motor mounted on a base-plate, by which it may be fastened on the tub of a washing-machine, the piston-rods being formed as toothed racks engaging with a wheel keyed on the stirrer shaft of the machine. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 12,037, A.D. 1901.]
Patent GB-190627099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Electrolytic Manufacture of Metal Wire, Strip or the like.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
Filed: 1906-11-28
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 27,099. Coles, S. O. Cowper-. Nov. 28. Surfaces, treating after deposition.-Relates to the electrolytic manufacture of metal wire. strip, &c. by the method described in Specification No. 21,568, A.D. 1904, the object being to remove the fin or burr. The strip or wire, as it is unwound from the mandrel, is passed through an acid bath, and forms the anode. The cathode, which is preferably another metal strip, is preferably arranged close to the fins or burrs ; a large current is employed, so that the strip may be drawn through the bath rapidly. The copper strip may be coated with a resist, leaving only the burrs exposed.