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Patent GB-190421956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Settees, Couches, and similar Articles of Furniture.
Inventor: GILLATT JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-10-12
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 21,956. Gillatt, J. W. Oct. 12. Couches, settees, &c.- The arms of couches, settees, and the like can be turned horizontally to form seats, or retained in inclined positions to serve as rests. The arms A, B are connected to the seat frame by rule joints, the butting portions of which form stays for the arms, when down. Semicircular backs F, G are attached to the arms, and notches K are formed in the backs and in metal plates attached thereto. Spring bolts I, J, attached to a central back part H, engage in the notches K so that the arms can be secured in any suitable position.
Patent GB-190426051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Knitting Machines.
Inventor: WYNNE CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1904-11-30
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 26,051. Wynne, C. H., and Wynne, E. C. Nov. 30. Knitting-machines are provided with an electric stop-motion acting on the breaking of a thread or the occurrence of a hole in the fabric. To provide against the first case, each thread supports a finger 44, Fig. 9, hinged or pivoted to a clip 45, Figs. 9 and 10, hung on a thread-guide 43. When a finger 44 falls into the position shown in dotted lines, contact is made between it and a screw 48 in electric connection with a conductor 56. The latter is supported by depending washer arms 51 on the screws 48, but is insulated from the clips 45. In the second case, a metal ring 6, Figs. 3 and 4, supported with insulation by brackets 9 on the stationary cam-ring, has spring fingers 3, Fig. 5, with contact-pieces 8 which lightly press the fabric against the needle cylinder. The occurrence of a hole or breakage completes an electric circuit passing through the coils of a magnet 30, Fig. 6. A hanging hinged armature 26 is attracted, and a projection thereon trips the finger 22<a> of a lever, the upper projection 21 of which then no longer holds back the dog 18 on the sliding lever 19 of the starting-apparatus, and a spring 12 shifts the driving belt or clutch. To prevent waste of electricity, the movement of the dog 18 is made to release a spring finger 35 from a contact-piece 33 and break the circuit.
Patent GB-190501605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks.
Inventor: WOOD MARSHALL GEORGE
Filed: 1905-01-26
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 1605. Wood, M. G. Jan. 26. Locks, key. - In locks of the kind described in Specification No. 13,178, A.D. 1904, the levers c are provided with diskshaped projections d which are adapted to fit into a corresponding recess e formed in the bolt b, thus dispensing with the independent pivot pin on the bolt.
Patent GB-190514642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boat Hoisting and Lowering Gear
Inventor: MARINOVICH JOHANNES
Filed: 1905-07-15
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 14,642. Marinovich, J. July 15. Boat raising, lowering, and securing gear.- The boat is supported from an horizontal bar passing through the upper ends of the curved davits d. The davits are rotatable on the shafts b and are operated by the tackle o, the operating-rope p of which is attached to the cleat r. The tackle o is attached to the centre of a bar uniting the lower ends of the davits. Straps s pass from the heads of the davits around the boat and are attached to a ring u, held in place by the end of the operating- rope p, which is passed through it and again secured to the cleat r.
Patent GB-190517484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Direct Acting or Pistonless Steam Pumps.
Inventor: FISCHER PAUL
Filed: 1905-08-29
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 17,484. Fischer, P., and Zacharias, O. Aug. 29. Direct steam-pressure apparatus; vacuum apparatus.-Relates to pistonless steam pumps, and consists in connecting the steam-pipe with the tapered end of a U-shaped pipe, the bend or lower part of which is connected to the valved suction pipe. To augment the injector and also the condenser action of the pump, the U-shaped pipe may be provided with a ring portion. Fig. 1 shows this latter form. The steam-pipe b is connected to the tapered leg of the bent pipe c, the other leg of which is provided with a delivery valve g. Water is drawn up the pipe f provided with the suction valve e, by the combined action of the vacuum and the flow of the discharge water. Fig. 3 shows a simple form of apparatus with the U-bend in the pipe c only.
Patent GB-190526848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cages for Oil-cake Presses.
Inventor: LAMBERT HERBERT
Filed: 1905-12-23
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 26,848. Lambert, H. Dec. 23. Fatty oils.-Cages for oilcake presses are made of a number of strips 1 of sheet metal not more than one-eighth inch in thickness, and arranged, preferably radially, between rings 4, 5 to form a laminated interior surface. The strips may be arranged horizontally, and may have packing between 'them of cloth, wire-gauze, &c., secured by perforations, teeth, projections, &c. upon the strips 1, or by folding the cloth &c. round alternate strips. The outer edges of the strips may be distanced by indentations &c., and the strips may alternate with thinner metal strips. According to the Provisional Specification, when horizontal strips are used, they may be of conical shape.
Patent GB-190607613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Atmospheric Burners for Lamps and Stoves Consuming Liquid Fuel.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1906-03-29
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 7613. Haddan, H. J., [Akt.-Ges. vorm. C. H. Stobwasser & Co.]. March 29. Vapour burners.- An atmospheric burner for consuming liquid fuel supplied by a wick e has four air-supply ducts f, h, l, m arranged as shown to obtain a non-luminous flame. A wall g protects the flame and improves the draught.
Patent GB-190610897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grain-sorting Machines.
Inventor: SECK HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-05-09
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 10,897. Seck, H. May 10, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Sorting grain.-In apparatus for sorting grain by means of an inclined endless travelling band g, Figs. 1 and 2, provided with cells or recesses, the band receives a transverse shaking or rocking motion from a rod o actuated by an eccentric p. The rubber or sheet-metal band passes over drums e carried by a frame c supported on springs b, and the material is fed from a hopper h by a roller The cockle &c. seeds are carried up in the cells of the band and discharged at the upper end, while the corn slides down and is discharged at the lower end, side pieces q secured to the edges of the band preventing any seeds from escaping at the sides. Fig. 4 shows a single rotary fitted drum e<1> supported on springs b and receiving a transverse shaking motion. Ledges r connecting the edge plates q extend across the drum at a suitable distance above it and serve to keep the grain in contact with the drum long enough to allow of separation. The transverse ledges may be applied to the endless band; or they may be replaced by stiff brushes.
Patent GB-190619219-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Regulating or Controlling the Pressure of the Current in an Electric Circuit.
Inventor: WATKINSON JACOB
Filed: 1906-08-28
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 19,219. Watkinson, J., and Payne, A. E. Aug. 28. Resistances.-Blocks b of graphite or the like are packed in two chambers formed by a bent metal strip a, with insulating- strips. The blocks may be of circular or rectangular cross-section, and are clamped in place by screws d. The device is held together transversely by a clamp f and wedge f<1>, and may be supported on a switchboard by a lug a<3>. The resistances in the two chambers may be connected in series or parallel or with only one in circuit, by means of contact-pieces e, e<1> and the lug a<3>. A number of the devices may be connected together.
Patent GB-190625116-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Automatically Pumping Sediment from Tanks and the like.
Inventor: LEIGH ARTHUR GRAHAM
Filed: 1906-11-08
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 25,116. Leigh, A. G. Nov. 8. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Hydraulically-actuated pumps; pumps for sewage; suction, drawing from several vessels; automatic systems of raising water &c.- Apparatus for pumping and removing sediment from tanks, such as those used in the treatment of sewage or waste liquids from manufacturing processes, in the purification of water, and in the treatment of back water from papermachines, is actuated automatically by the liquid supplied to the tanks or overflowing therefrom. With the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the piston 5 lifted by the float 4 draws sediment from the tanks 2 through screens 9, pipes 12, 8a, and a non-return valve 7 into the chamber 16. The supplypipe 1 of the tanks delivers into the cylinder 10 above the plate 0. The piston is thus forced down and the sediment in the chamber 16 driven through the non-return valve 6 up the pipe 8 to the chamber 13. A strainer 14 separates the solid matter, which is passed away through the outlet 17, while the liquid is returned to the tank by the pipe 18. The cylinder 10 is emptied by the siphon 15 or similar automatic means. Fig. 2 shows similar apparatus in which a piston 5 is raised by the liquid pressure in the tank 2. The overflow from the tank 2 passes on to a plate 0 in a chamber 10 and depresses the piston. The plate is provided with a valve 15 through which the chamber is discharged when the plate is lowered, so that the overflow enters the top of the pipe 11 and opens the valve. In another form of apparatus, the overflow turns a waterwheel which drives a piston 5 by means of a crank and connecting-rod. Fig. 4 shows an arrangement in which the sediment is raised from a chamber 16 by means of a chain pump or elevator 15 driven by the water-wheel 0. The sediment is collected from the bottom of the tank by pipes 10 with orifices arranged so that, when sediment is sucked in by the pump, the arms are rotated on the Barker's-mill principle. Friction is reduced by means of a float 4<a>. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 6, the water-wheel 0 is horizontal and carries an inclined ring 14<c> which as it rotates depresses alternately the rollers 11 at the top of the rods of the pistons 5.
Patent GB-190627063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cranes
Inventor: LUEBCKE EMIL
Filed: 1906-11-28
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 27,063. L³bcke, E. Nov. 28. Cranes.-A builder's traveling crane comprises vertical posts a, to be fixed in front of a building or like structure, which carry adjustable brackets c supported by pawls h engaging vertical racks on the posts The brackets support rails d forming a single track for a travelling crane e, which runs between the building and the posts. Two of the brackets c extend beyond the posts and form a runway for a laterally-moving truck i, which carries a portion of the track d. For hoisting operations, the crane is run on to this movable portion of the track, and the truck is then moved away from the building into the position shown in dotted lines. When the materials have been hoisted, the operations are reversed. The brackets, rails, and crane can be adjusted vertically by means of pulley-blocks f mounted at the head of the posts,
Patent GB-190629291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture and Purification of Illuminating Gas.
Inventor: DUNCAN GEORGE
Filed: 1906-12-22
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 29,291. Duncan, G., and Hardie, W. Dec. 22. Naphthalene deposits, preventing.-A solvent for extracting naphthalene from coal-gas consists of a mixture of hydrocarbons of the methane and olefine series and is prepared by the fractional distillation of oils obtained by the destructive distillation of cannel coal, shale, &c. at a comparatively low temperature. The gas is preferably treated with the solvent in a rotary washer after tar, ammonia, and other impurities have been removed.
Patent GB-190700403-A (GB)
Title: Blocks with Inclined Base for Embankments and the like.
Inventor: SERVENT RAMON
Filed: 1907-01-07
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 403. Servent, R. Jan. 7. Building-blocks for embankments. A block for marine work, rivers, cana!s, &c. is shown in horizontal section in Fig. 2, and in vertical section in Fig. 3. At the ends of a face portion B are two backwardly-extending portions A, A<1>, the side of the block facing the water being indicated by the arrow in Fig. 3. The base E is inclined, so that the block can sink if the ground beneath it becomes softened. The bottom angle R may be strengthened by an iron plate. The block is reinforced by horizontal and vertical iron beams M ... M<111>.
Patent GB-190703272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating ot Braiding, Weaving and like Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1907-02-09
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 3272. Boult, A. J., [Parks, E. F., and Wardwell, S. W.]. Feb. 9. Circular looms.-Relates to means of the kind described in Specification No. 3250, A.D. 1907, for connecting the yarn-passage controlling switches of circular weaving and like machines provided with arcuate shuttle drivers, the purpose being the production of the pattern of the weave in which each wefting-yarn passes under two and over the next two of the warping-yarns. This is effected by dividing the total number of shuttles 2 diametrally into two sets. The driver of one shuttle of each set is positively actuated, and the motion is communicated to the other drivers 6 and switches 8 of the set by toothed gearing 15.
Patent GB-190703609-A (GB)
Title: The Production of Bi- and Multicolored Effects on Mixed Goods composed of Cotton and Wool by Dyeing with Sulphur Coloring Matters
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-02-13
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 3609. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Feb. 13. Dyeing. - Bi- and multi-coloured effects are produced on fabrics composed of wool and cotton, by protecting the wool from the action of sulphide dye-stuff by chroming it either before or after weaving or spinning with cotton, and then dyeing the fabric with sulphide colours, either in a bath containing the sulphide dye, sodium sulphide, and salts of those organic acids that possess a reducing action, for example formic acid or lactic acid, or in any other way. The wool may be dyed with a suitable dye-stuff either before or after chroming, and either before or after weaving with cotton.
Patent GB-190705012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Protective Apparatus.
Inventor: COOK FRANK BRAZIL
Filed: 1907-03-01
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 5012. Cook, F. B. March 1. Resistances. - A heating resistance for a thermal cutout consists of a mixture of a good conductor such as graphite and a poor conductor such as pumice under cempression but not baked. The resistance block 11 is enclosed with an insulating-lining 13 and a metal disk 14 in a metallic shell 12. Projections 15 on the disk 14 make contact with a terminal piece 16. The edges of the shell 12 are turned over to hold the parts and compress the block.
Patent GB-190707280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Heating Systems and the Supply of Hot Water.
Inventor: ATKINSON ROBERT ERNEST
Filed: 1907-03-26
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 7280. Atkinson, R. E. March 26. Enamelling.-In apparatus for heating water by steam for various purposes, for example for heating buildings, ships, &c., enamelling or drying stoves, bakers' ovens, &c., steam is supplied to a pipe immersed in the water in each unit and containing the expansible members of a thermostatic valve controlling the steam supply to the pipe. In the general arrangement shown in Fig. 1, each radiator g, bath vessel n, or other unit containing water, is provided with a pipe k supplied with steam from the boiler a through the mains c, which preferably consist of divided piping as described in Specification No. 17,750, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Heating]. In the preferred construction of thermostat, Fig. 2, which is similar to that described in Specification No. 17,339, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Heating], the pipe k is connected by a rod i with the valve h which regulates the supply of steam to the hand-operated valve m and the pipe k. A tube q is provided to prevent short-circuiting of the steam flow, or it may serve instead of the pipe k as the expansible member, in which case it would be perforated to permit the withdrawal of condensation water through the duct o. For automatically adjusting the supply of steam to the pipe k according to the temperature of the room, the hand valve m may be replaced by a diaphragmcontrolled valve operated by a thermostat exposed to the temperature in the room, as described in Specification No. 27,687, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Heating]. According to the Provisional Specification, when the invention is applied to drying or enamelling stoves or to bakers' ovens, the water may be heated to a high temperature by sealing up the apparatus, which is fitted with a safety valve. Reference is also made in the Provisional Specification to Specification No. 12,852, A.D. 1904. [Abridgment Class Heating], as regards the construction of thermostat employed in the heating-pipe k.
Patent GB-190710646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tyres
Inventor: CREPET VICTOR
Filed: 1907-05-07
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 10,646. CrÚpet, V. May 7. Ropes; bands.-A compound rope for use in an elastic tyre comprises a chain a, Fig. 1, enclosed in a rope b surrounded by a cord winding c. In the forms shown in Figs. 3 and 5, three ropes, along with one or two separate chains, are surrounded by a winding of flat cord or webbing d and an outer cord winding.
Patent GB-190716822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Peeling Potatoes and other Vegetables.
Inventor: MABBOTT HARRY ERNEST DORNING
Filed: 1907-07-23
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 16,822. Mabbott, H. E. D. July 23. Roots, potatoes, and the like, peeling,-In a machine for peeling potatoes &c., of the type comprising a hopper or cleaning - chamber c and a rotating perforated bottom b, a drag chain a or wire brush or the like is attached to the bottom b for the purpose of keeping clear the space d in which the waahings and skins accumulate, and the outlet e through which they escape.
Patent GB-190719596-A (GB)
Title: Improved Dust Excluder for Railway and Tramway Axle Boxes and the like.
Inventor: DEMOLDER FERNAND
Filed: 1907-09-02
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 19,596. Demolder, F. Sept. 2. Dust and the like, excluding. - D u s t &c.is excluded from an axle-box for railway or tramway vehicles by an extensible, preferably rectangular, ring N lightly embracing the axle D and rotating without contact in an annular chamber A in the axle - box. The ring N and the walls of the chamber A may have dry or greased linings Q, Q<1> of felt &c. A reservcir a contains oil or other dust - retaining liquid which works on to the surface of the ring N.
Patent GB-190724050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads and other Furniture.
Inventor: HOSKINS JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1907-10-31
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 24,050. Hoskins, J. E. Oct. 31. Traps.-The lower ends of the legs of bedsteads and other furniture are fitted with vermin traps consisting of cups adapted to contain destructive powder or liquid. In one form shown in Fig. 3, applied to a dumb castor, the receptacle b is cast in one piece with the castor d or castor peg. In another form shown in Fig. 5, the trap b is made from sheet metal separate from the leg a and is attached to it by a spring socket b<1>. In a further modification, a sheet-metal trap is secured between the end of the leg and a detachable castor.
Patent GB-190725065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottles.
Inventor: MAURER KARL
Filed: 1907-11-12
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 25,065. Maurer, K. Nov. 12. Stoppers.-The stopper is fixed to a strap provided with two diametrically opposite members c, c<1>, which terminate in bent ends c<2>, c<3>. These ends pass through helical slots f<1> in a revoluble ring f, and engage grooves d in the bottle neck. The ring is turned by means of a small tab, and the strap c is thus caused to slide up the grooves in the neck, until finally the stopper assumes an horizontal position. To prevent accidental displacement of the stoppsr, the slots f<1> are provided at their lower ends with extensions inclined in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-190804760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of a Conducting Connection for use in Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1908-03-02
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 4760. Lake, H. W., [Elektrische Gluhlampenfabrik" Watt" Scharf, Loti, & Latzko]. March 2. Incandescent lamps. - Metallic filaments are soldered to leading-in wires by means of silver, which has a lower melting-point than the nickel or other leading-in wires. The metal is mixed as a fine powder with a volatilizable liquid to form a paste which is applied to the joints and heated to fusion, for instance by passage of current regulated by a resistance. The heating is preferably effected in a neutral or reducing gas, or in a vacuum.
Patent GB-190809599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mechanism and Fittings Pertaining to the Rear Wheels of Motor Cycles and the like.
Inventor: BOND EDWARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1908-05-04
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 9599. Bond, E. S. May 4. Motor road vehicles.-In a motor-cycle in which the power is transmitted to the wheel through the medium of a clutch which can be disengaged to allow of starting the motor by hand, the clutch is operated from a sliding sleeve, and one member is extended to receive a suitable starting-handle; the wheel spindle is eccentrically mounted to allow adjustment of the chain, and the supporting-stand is combined with the wheel bracket, the halves of which are hinged to allow the wheel to be readily detached. The member a<2> of the clutch passes through the wheel casing a<*>, and is moved in and out by means of a lever c. The wheel casing a<*> has a boss a<3> mounted in ball bearings, as shown, and formed at the end to receive a handle. Springs a<6> normally force the clutch member a' into contact with its other member. The bearing f is eccentric and is rotated to tighten the chain, the altered position of the wheel being provided for by securing the lever pivot to an adjustable clip on the rear fork. If it is desired to remove the wheel complete, the lower section g' of the wheel bracket is turned about its pivot g<3>, and after subsequent assembling, a locking-ring h is placed on. Supporting-legs E are pivoted about pins e<1> carried by projections from the wheel bracket, and are carried at one end, so that when turned down they abut against curved lugs g<8> on the frame. The legs are secured, when not in use, by pins carried at g<9>.
Patent GB-190815061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Hubs
Inventor: WILLIAMS ALBERT
Filed: 1908-07-15
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 15,061. Williams, A. July 15. Spring wheels.- The hub B on which the wheel is built slides between disks D fixed on the axle-box, coiled springs C being connected to the hub and disks.
Patent GB-190819371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Burners.
Inventor: PHILPOTT THOMAS STANLEY
Filed: 1908-09-15
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 19,371. Philpott, T. S. Sept. 15. Incandescent gas lamps; lighting gas.-In a cluster fitting, each pilot tube 26 passes up the interior of the burner 6 from a supply plug 20 which projects below a collar 8 of the burner base, the form of the pilot tube being nearly straight so that it can be cleaned with a wire. Each burner is supplied by a pipe 4 from a well 3 at the end of the gas pipe 1. independent regulation being obtained by means of a screw-valve 11 provided with a locking-nut 14. The pilot lights are fed continuously from a pipe 15 connected to the pipe 1 at the supply side of the gas-cock controlling the cluster. The pipe 15 communicates with a triangular channel in a boss 2 formed integral with the well 3, the three sides of the channel being in communication with the three plugs 20, while the apices of the triangle are closed by screws 18. Each plug 20 is provided with a bored regulating- screw 23. To take the fitting to pieces, the burner 6 is unscrewed from its base, the pilot tube 26 is unscrewed from its plug 20, and the burner-base is unscrewed from its supply pipe 4.