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Patent GB-190602948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Hangers for Gates and the like.
Inventor: BROOK HENRY
Filed: 1906-02-07
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 2948. Brook, H. Feb. 7. Hinges.-Relates to an arrangement to prevent sagging of gates and heavy doors. The end of a pin a secured to the gate-post is shaped to accommodate the rounded part d' of the hinge rod d, and the parts are secured together by a yoke c and bolt e. The slot a<1> through which the bolt e passes is elongated, so that, when the bearing yoke becomes worn, the hang of the gate may be re-adjusted by metal packing g. The space between the end of the pin a and the hinge pin d<1> is covered by plates f secured to the yoke c. When two such hinges are applied to a door &c., the lower one is preferably provided with a loose metal bearing-block h, Fig. 6, held against the pin a by the weight of the door &c., or the hinge pin d may bear directly against the pin a, wear in either case being adjusted by the insertion of packing g. The arrangement is similar when, for wooden gates and doors, the hinge pin is formed in one piece with the band secured to the door &c.
Patent GB-190603055-A (GB)
Title: Clips for Holding Anchor Chairs to Tramway or Railway Rails.
Inventor: ROBINSON WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1906-02-08
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 3055. Robinson, W. E., and Bland, F. Feb. 8. Rails, securing to sleepers. - Cast" stamped, or forged clips d are used for securing track rails to anchor rails consisting of pieces of railway, tram. way, or other rolled section of rail joists or anchor pieces. - The projecting lip e, which fits into the groove of the anchor rail, prevents any tendency of the clip to twist when being driven into position.
Patent GB-190608411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Trunks, Boxes, and the like.
Inventor: NEWTON RUPERT GROSVENOR
Filed: 1906-04-07
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 8411. Newton, R. G., Shakespeare, J. T., and Hunt, W., [trading as Newton, Shakespeare, & Co.]. April 7. Fastenings, hasp. The hasp bar H is pivoted to the lid A of the box, trunk, &c. by means of the bar h<2>, which moves with the hasp, and the central portion of which is formed with a cam h. When the hasp bar H is down, the end of the cam h enters a recess c in the vertical catch C fixed to the box, and aids in securing the lid of the box &c. as shown.
Patent GB-190610723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Spinning Twisting or Doubling Yarns or Threads.
Filed: 1906-05-08
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 10,723. Tweedale, J., Barrett, G. T., and Tweedales & Smalley. May 8. Roller heads.-Lapping on the lower roller 5 of spinning, doubling, and like frames, when an end breaks, is prevented by a bar 4, preferably made of wood or metal covered with felt, flannel, &c. and in one or several lengths. The bar is carried from the supports 1 of the npper roller 2, so as to act as a scraper for the lower roller 5 at a point beyond the nip of the rollers. In another arrangement, the bar 4 is carried some distance from the lower roller and in front of the nip, the thread passing over it to the nip. In this case, the bar is made of glass or polished metal, and prevents a broken end from falling in contact with the lower roller.
Patent GB-190618382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Transfering Designs onto Pottery, Earthenware and similar Surfaces.
Inventor: WEISS ALBERT JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-08-16
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 18,382. Weiss, A. J. Aug. 16. Transferring designs.-In apparatus for pressing or rolling the transfers on to articles, the article is supported in a chuck 29, while rollers 18, 21 on spring-controlled arms 17 pivoted to a verticallyreciprocating plate 15 are moved over the surface. The article is given a small intermittent rotation when the rollers 18 are not in contact with it, by ratchet gearing and bevel-wheels 35, 37, worked from an eccentric 5, loose on its shaft, but attached to an adjustable crank-disk for reciprocating the rollers 18, 21. An automatic stopping-device, for stopping the machine when the transfers have been sufficiently pressed, comprises an inclined cam-piece on a spur-wheel 46, which engages with the bent end 52<1> of a lever 53 and against the force of a spring 60, pulls it down, and thus releases the dog clutch 57, stopping the rotation of the eccentric and crank-disk. The plate 15 may have devices, as shown, for adjusting the position of the pivots for the arms 17, 22, on the principle of an American drill chuck. The rollers 18 press the sides, while the roller 21 presses the bottom of the article. The shaft 28 is slidable in the sleeve of the bevel-wheel 35, and is adjusted vertically by a handle 60.
Patent GB-190701664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vices.
Inventor: LINDGREN CARL JOHN
Filed: 1907-01-22
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 1664. Lindgren, C. J. Jan. 22, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Vices.-A number of work-engaging recesses is formed in the clamping-jaws, and means is provided so that the vice may be rotated in an horizontal plane. The clamping-jaws 31, 32 are each formed with a central depression 33, while the top and side edges of the jaws are provided with a number of work-engaging recesses 34. The rectangular base 7 is secured to a work-bench or other support 6 and is provided with a collar or flange 8. A cylindrical socket 9 in the collar 8 receives a pin 21, which may be fixed in any position by a stud bolt 29. The stationary clamping-member 10 has a depending collar or flange 11 for engagement with the collar 8, and a longitudinally-disposed recess 12 in which slides the shank 13 of the movable clamping-member 14. A screw 17 rotates within the hollow of the shank 13 and is provided with an annular groove 19 for engagement by a pawl 20. The screw 17 passes freely through a recess 23 in the pin 21 and engages a tapped hole 24 in a clamping-nut 25, which slides in a dove-tailed recees 26 in the member 10, so that after the jaws have engaged an object a further rotation of the screw 17 causes the nut 25 to clamp the squared end 22 of the pin 21. The vice is locked against rotation by the stud bolt 29. The stationary jaw is provided with a lateral extension forming an anvil 35.
Patent GB-190702163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Separators for Apparatus for Removing Dust.
Inventor: KENNEY DAVID THOMAS
Filed: 1907-01-28
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 2163. Kenney, D. T. Jan. 28. Dust, separating from air.-Relates to a dust-separator, particularly applicable for use in vacuum cleaning- apparatus, in which the coarser dust particles are separated by centrifugal action and the finer particles by a bag filter. A cylindrical casing 1 has a tangential inlet 16 and an outlet in the form of a throat 11 riveted to an annular cover 5 provided with a delivery passage 17. An inverted filter-bag 9 is fitted in the throat and is preferably enclosed by a wire cage 10, the open end of the bag buttoning over the rim of the cage. The bag is suspended by a spring 14 from a hollow member 13 screwed to a removable cover 6, and, for cleaning purposes, is vibrated by means of a string 15, access to which is provided by a door 3 integral with an annular securing - flange 2 for the casing bottom. The member 13 presses the bag-covered rim of the cage into a V-groove formed by a flange 12, and so prevents a possible leakage of unfiltered air owing to the lifting-action on the bag due to the air suction.
Patent GB-190709276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ironing Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1907-04-22
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 9276. Boult. A. J., [Troy Laundry Machinery Co.]. April 22. Ironing-machines.-In a machine having a heated and a clothed roller, means are provided so that they may either be separated for ironing, or held with their gears meshing for mangling purposes. In the machine shown, the shaft 3 of the heated roller 4 is mounted in bearing-boxes 2 on a standard 1 and has on it an enclosed wheel which may mesh with a pinion 6 on the shaft carrying the fast and loose pulleys. The usual belt shifting means 21 is operated by a lever 22 mounted in the base. The shaft 9 of the clothed roller 10 is mounted in bearings 11, 12 pivotally carried on a shaft 13 by arms 14 extending backwards. The roller 10 may be swung towards the roller 4 by means of a toggle 18 having a cushioning-device 20 and operated by a treadle lever 19, the movement being limited by a stop screw 15. On the fixed bearing 2 is secured a block 23 having ears carrying a pivot on which a pawl 26 is mounted, for instance by passing through the pivot, and is adjustably secured as by nuts 27. The pawl, which may have a liftmg-knob 30, engages teeth on a ratchet plate 29 secured to the bearing-box 12 of the clothed roller. When the pawl and ratchet are in engagement, enclosed gearing wheels 16, 17 on the shafts 9, 3 intermesh and both rollers may rotate.
Patent GB-190710058-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Audible Railway Signalling
Inventor: LACEY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-04-30
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 10,058. Lacey, F. W. April 30. Contacts, mechanical.-A pivoted track contact operated in conjunction with the semaphore signal engages an arm J on a vertical rod on the engine. The upper end of this rod B is halved and forms a cock k for the whistle A, and admits steam from the pipe M when turned. The arm H on the bar B is held in notches FG in a hinged plate E when the rod B is turned until it is replaced by the driver. Electric or pneumatic signals may be operated in place of the steam whistle.
Patent GB-190710169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Fire Alarms and Thermo-indicators.
Inventor: MCNEIL ALFRED HENRY
Filed: 1907-05-01
Granted: 1908-05-01
Abstract: 10,169. McNeil, A. H. May 1. Alarms, fire. - A thermal contact comprises thermal strips of different sensitiveness fixed at both ends and adapted to actuate electric contacts at different rates, so that, on ordinary changes of temperature, the contacts move one behind the other without contact, but, on a sudden rise or a gradual rise above a predermined limit, the leading contact is overtaken and an alarm circuit is closed. The strips a, a<1>, made of different thickness so as to be of different sensitiveness, are fixed at their ends to a casing c, and actuate plungers d, d' tipped with insulating-material. The plungers actuate spring arms i, i<1> which carry contacts h, h<1> arranged a short distance apart and in line with an adjust. able screw stop j carried by a bracket j<1> on an insulating plate g. The stop j may be either insulated or form an electric contact as shown. An adjustable screw i<2> on the contact arm i bears on the end of the plunger d. Both screws j, i<2> are provided with dials and pointers. The leads are held by screws n, n' screwed into brass plates o, o<1> in an insulating block p. Flexible conductors (not shown) fixed by screws o<3>, o<4> to the plates o, o<1> connect the plates with the contact arms i, i<1>, and bracket j<1> through plates o<5>, o<6>. The casing is provided with an open-work cover f and a lid c<4> fixed by screws, a layer of packing being interposed, and is fixed in position on a wall or the like by a bracket r. On a gradual rise in temperature, the contacts h, h<1> move in a line without contact, but, if the rise exceeds a predetermined limit, the contact h is arrested by the stop j and a circuit closed. Another circuit is also closed when the contact h<1> overtakes the contact h, either on a sudden rise in temperature or when the contact h is arrested by the stop j.
Patent GB-190712739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Multi-colour Printing Machines.
Inventor: DIETRICH FRANZ WILHELM HERMANN
Filed: 1907-06-01
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 12,739. Dietrich, F. W. H. June 1. Printing in several colours ; printing fabrics.- Relates to means, in rotary multi-colour machines for printing on webs of fabric or paper, for adjusting the several colour-printing rollers to their correct relative positions. The impression cylinder <T> is provided with points d which in one position of the cylinder T are situated on the lines joining the centre of this cylinder to that of each of the printing-rollers A, B, C, D. The shafts of these rollers are formed with ribs y adapted to receive a gauge s, Fig. 3, comprising a pointer s<2> adjustable between graduated guides by a nut s'. The ribs y may be arranged so that when the pointers s' on all the rollers A, B, C, D coincide with the points d the printing-rollers are in their correct positions, but are preferably arranged so that the gauges indicate corresponding points of the pattern. In this case, the gauge is first applied to the roller A and the roller rotated until the gauge registers with the point d. The gauge is then applied to the second roller, which after being registered with the point d is rotated backward through a predetermined angle depending on the size of the rollers and their distance apart.
Patent GB-190714212-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for Lifting & Controlling Drop Hammers
Inventor: LAMB WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-06-20
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 14,212. Lamb, W. June 20. Hoists.-The belt C of a lifting-device for hammers or tups of drop stamps &c. passes right round the pulley P, and is connected to the tup &c. A by means of chains, belts, or ropes B, of greater dis. tance apart than the width of the belt, the other end of the belt being connected to a hand - operating rope R. Guide blocks.L may be, provided on the belt to prevent the chains &c. B from passing over the belt, or the pulley may be provided with side grooves G, Fig. 3, for the same purpose.
Patent GB-190715591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Driving of Knife Cleaning Machines and the like.
Inventor: MIDGLEY ALBERT HENRY
Filed: 1907-07-06
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 15,591. Midgley, A. H., and Sutton, J. W. July 6. Knives, cleaning &c.-In machines driven by an electromotor, means are provided for automatically stopping the motor after a predetermined number of revolutions of the machine. The knife-cleaner a is driven by the motor b, the armature of which is in circuit with the terminals m, m<1> of a switch. The arm i of the switch is continuously urged in the direction of the arrow by a spring, and carries an insulated piece i<1> for bridging the terminals m, m<1> when in its extreme left-hand position. An electro-magnet k is in circuit with two terminals which are also connected to contacts g. The shaft of the knife machine carries a pin e<1> arranged to engage, at each revolution, a tooth of the loose wheel f provided with a contact f<2> and a spring pawl h. The wheel f is turned through the desired angle, and the switch i is pulled over to the right where it is held by the electro-magnet k, which is in circuit with the supply leads q, q<1> through the motor field and its terminals o, o<1>. When the desired number of revolutions has been accomplished, the piece f connects the contacts g and so short-circuits the electro-magnet. The arm i then bridges over the terminals m, m<1>, and short-circuits the armature. The field circuit, however, is not interrupted and so rapidly brings the armature to rest.
Patent GB-190720330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Inverted Incandescent Gas-burners.
Filed: 1907-09-12
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 20,330. Cross & Son, W., and Kirby, J. Sept. 12. Incandescent gas lamps. -A tapered enlargement d in the mixing-tube of an inverted lamp is preferably cast in one with the burner mouth d<1>, and is provided with a gauze sleeve f having a transverse, preferably coned, partition g, so that the gaseous mixture passes through the upper part of the sleeve into the enlargement and thence through the lower part of the sleeve into the burner mouth. The mantle-supporting lugs j<1> may be cast in one with the burner head, one lug being channelled and the others flat, and the air regulator is formed with finger-pieces a' preferably bent up from the regulator. A perforated hood c, preferably of sheet metal, arranged above the enlargement d, is provided with horizontal deflectors c<2> over the perforations.
Patent GB-190721903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filling Feeders for Filling-replenishing Looms.
Filed: 1907-10-04
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 21,903. British Northrop Loom Co., [Northrop Loom Co.]. Oct. 4. Loom shuttles, changing bobbins and the like in, automatically. - Relates to means for holding the reserve supply of filling carriers in weft-replenishing looms, and to an abutment for the l e a d i n g filling carrier. The tips of the filling carriers are inserted in depressions or seats 21, Fig. 1, in the thickened portion 20 of the plate or disk 4, which is furnished with a deep curved lip 22 for radially supporting the tips of the filling carriers. The butts are inserted in the flattened bottoms 13 of pockets formed in holders 10, which slide in slots 7 in the disk or plate 3, and are pressed inwards by springs 15 bearing against bridges or spring seats 8, which cross the slots 7. The butt holders have grooved ends 11, which embrace and rock on the ribs formed by an annular shoulder 9 and the ends of the slots 7. The inward movements of the butt holders are limited by stoplugs 17, which bear against the plate 3. When the filling carriers are introduced, the butt holders are moved thereby away from the plate 3 so as to bear entirely on the filling carriers. The filling ends t pass over the smooth periphery of the disk 4, which is adjustably fixed to the hub 5 of the disk 3, and then over notches in a disk 25 which is also adjustably fixed to the hub 5 ; the ends are finally secured to a holder 28. The abutment 35, Fig. 3, for the leading filling. carrier has an upper extension 36 which passes through a loop 31, Fig. 9, of an L-shaped seat 29, 30 bolted to tne portion a<2> of the stand A, the extension 36 being hooked at 38 to engage the top of the loop. A lower extension 37 on the abutment 35 is notched to straddle a fin 34 on the seat 29, 30, and has upturned parts 40 which hook over lips 33 on the seat. Lateral movement of the abutment is thus prevented. The abutment is pressed rearwardly by a supporting- spring 41, and can thus rock about the spring or be moved bodily against it as the butts slide over the convex face 42 of the abutment. A diagonal guide for the rings of the filling carrier is provided on the face 42, to position the filling carriers as they enter the shuttle.
Patent GB-190722404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dynamo Electric Machines.
Filed: 1907-10-10
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 22,404. Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges. Oct. 22, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motors. alternating-current; cooling and ventilating.-Consists in means for cooling induction and polyphase motors for cranes, rolling-mills, winding- machines, and other duty necessitating a locking of the rotor while energy is being supplied to the machine. A subsidiary rotor c, having fan blades e, is mounted loosely on the shaft s of the main rotor b which supplies the working torgue. The main rotor has longitudinal ducts d through which the fan blades drive air for cooling.
Patent GB-190723790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pocket Match Boxes or Cases.
Filed: 1907-10-28
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 23,790. Haupt, C. H., and Schnellfeuer- Zeug-Fabrik " Blitz " Ges. Oct.28. Match - boxes.-Pocket match boxes or cases are provided with striking- surfaces, which are arranged so that they may be pressed together by the fingers to ignite the matches as the latter are withdrawn. The matchbox may comprise two pockets A, B, of paper, cardboard, or like flexible material, hinged together, each pocket having one or two striking-surfaces D. In modifications, the matches may rest in the folds of corrugated paper provided with the igniting-material, or the matches may be passed through holes in a suitably folded paper cover. The exterior of the case may be formed of one piece of material, the parts being folded and secured together by a fastener. The case may be stiffened at the igniting place, so that no pressure is required to ignite the matches.
Patent GB-190724177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hinges for Road Service Boxes Doors and the like.
Inventor: HIGGINS EDWARD SMITH
Filed: 1907-11-01
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 24,177. Higgins, E. S., and Winsborrow, E. J. Nov. 1. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Hinges and pivots.-Hinges for covers used in paths and roadways, and in hinged door:;, are secured to the frame and door or cover in such a way that they can be completely removed without disturbing the pavement or structure. A sectional view of a frame with the cover raised is shown in Fig. 2. One end of the hinge pin c slips into a hole of suitable size in the frame a, and the other end slips into a similar hole in a loose block d, which is attached to the cover b by screws e, e. A collar on the hinge pin forms a shoulder against both the frame and loose block. The removal of the hinges is effected by unscrewing the screws e, e.
Patent GB-190800805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Key Rings
Inventor: FORBES CHARLES STEWART
Filed: 1908-01-13
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 805. Forbes, Sir C. S. Jan. 13. Key rings.-A key ring comprises a circular wire ring a, Fig. 2, having a gap b, the ends of the wire being notched at e. The gap is closed by a sleeve c, which covers the gap and is fixed by being rotated until its curvature relative to that of the ring is reversed, Fig. 1. The sleeve is locked in position through the engagement of angular edges e<1> on the notches with indentations on the sleeve. A tab d is provided on the sleeve.
Patent GB-190806212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Suction Devices for use with Vacuum Cleaners
Inventor: DUNTLEY JOHN WHEELER
Filed: 1908-02-14
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 6212. Duntley, J. W., [Clements, G.]. Feb. 14. Vacuum cleaning- apparatus; squeegees. -Relates to the cleaning- nozzles, particularly those for wet cleaning. The nozzle consists of a hollow body B provided with a hollow handle A. Through a slot C projects a flexible s t r i p F which is clamped between the halves of a divided bar D. The bar D can be adjusted in position by means of screws H, and can be held by clamping-screws at its ends.
Patent GB-190811653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Aerated Beverages.
Inventor: SCHWARTZ JOHN
Filed: 1908-05-29
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 11,653. Schwartz, J., and Schwartz W. H. May 29. [Cognate Application No. 19,684, A.D. 1908, dated Sept. 19.] Beverages, powders for making.-A preparation for the production of aerated beverages such as lemonade, ginger beer, mineral waters, &c. consists of a powder which readily dissolves in water, together with a substance which slowly dissolves and reacts with the dissolved ingredients to liberate carbon dioxide. Powders consisting of tartaric, citric, or other acid together with an alkaline salt may be mixed with crystals of the acid or of potassium bicarbonate. Substances which are to dissolve slowly may be agglomerated by pressure or by mixing with heated sugar, &c. Liquid substances such as fruit juices, essential oils, extracts, &c. may be used as ingredients by the addition of inert substances to prevent chemical reaction. The preparations may be formed into easily friable cakes.