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Patent GB-190603136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamp Signals for Railways and the like and Mechanism for Operating the same.
Filed: 1906-02-08
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 3136. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Feb. 8. Lamp signals.-Apparatus for giving coloured lamp-signals according to the position of the semaphore is provided with means for operating roundels of translucent material between the lamp and the lens, such means being controlled by the semaphore and the whole apparatus being enclosed in a casing which protects it from the weather. Electro-magnets R, G, Y are arranged in a circuit controlled from a switch on the spindle of the semaphore arm, which in the example shown in Figs. 1 and 3 is a three-position signal. The electromagnets R, G, Y when excited move the roundels r, g, y upwards by means of rods and levers h<1>, h<2>, h<3>, so that should any defect occur they fall to their lowest position, in which the roundel r of red glass is in front of the lamp and others g, y are below it, as when the arm is at 'danger.' In other positions, the circuit is closed through the magnet R and either of the other magnets G, Y in series, thus lifting the roundel r clear of the lamp and raising either of the others g, y into the signalling position.
Patent GB-190608154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Water-gas.
Inventor: TERNEDEN LEENDERT JOSUA
Filed: 1906-04-04
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 8154. Terneden, L. J., and M³ller, J. M. April 4. Producers.-In the manufacture of water gas by the intermittent system, two or more producers are worked in parallel during the blowing period and in series during the gas-making period. The water gas escapes through openings d, situated somewhat above the level of the grate a<1>, and leading to a passage which may be external to the producer or formed in the shell. This passage communicates with the scrubbers and, when external, may be provided with a water jacket.
Patent GB-190608639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cotton Gins
Inventor: BOULT ALRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-04-10
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 8639. Boult, A. J., [King, P. F.]. April 10. Gins. - In order to prevent the cotton from kinking or knotting, as in the ordinary roller gin, the end faces of disks or rollers are used as the working-faces, the cleaned cotton thus being conducted in a straight line after leaving the knives. The cotton in the hopper F, which has an outlet f adjustable by means of a movable gate f<1>, passes to a feed lattice having pins e' by which in conjunction with the pin combs K the cotton is partly cleaned, and thence passes to the end faces of the disks c, being guided thereto by inclined plates g and a partition b. Plates H having knife-bars h are mounted between each pair of adjacent disks, the knife-edges being parallel to the end faces of the disks. The disks are preferably thicker in the middle than at the edges, though they may be of uniform thickness with parallel faces. In the former case, the knife-edges are-adjusted to the disk by means of an endlong movement. The disks are preferably made of corundum. The stripped seeds &c. are disoharged into the spout J, and the fibres into the casing D.
Patent GB-190609456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable and Self Supporting Scaffolding or Ladder Towers Extensible or otherwise.
Inventor: JONES CHARLES ALLAN
Filed: 1906-04-23
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 9456. Jones, C. A. April 23. Scaffolding and staging. -Relates to an adjustable scaffold mounted on a wheeled carriage which can be folded or collapsed to allow it to pass through doors &c. A wheeled frame A is fitted with longitudinal guides a3 which are rabbeted to receive a sliding block C, to which the base b<1> of the scaffold B is hinged. The scaffold is supported between braced uprights d' hinged to the frame A, and is connected by cross-pieces d' adapted to coincide with two adjacent ladder rungs on the scaffold B when the latter is erected. Cam blocks E hinged to frames a<2> engage with horizontal portions d<2> to keep the posts d<1> vertical. The posts d' are supported by side wings H hinged to the posts and normally folded inwards, but opened out, as shown, and held by a stay h<1>, when the scaffold is in its working position. Sliding bars h<3> provided in the side wings H, are adapted to be driven downwards into contact with the ground to form a firm support by means of levers h<4>, adjustable wedges h<5> engaging with slots h<6> being provided to retain them in position. The scaffold B is supported by cords or ropes k<1> attached to blocks K secured to the cross-pieces d<4>. The ropes &c. pass around pulleys L, attached to the sides of the scaffold, and around pulleys fitted to the blocks K, and are secured to pieces P attached to the frames a<2>. The scaffold is erected by means of a cord attached to the frame -A and passing round pulleys fitted to the sliding block C and the frame A. When erected, the scaffold B fits between the uprights d<1>, and is secured in position by bars which fit on the end portions b<4> of the base bars b<1> and in the rabbeted portion a<4> of the guides a<3>, and are connected by bolts. To lower the scaffold, the base is drawn towards the rear of the frame A until the weight of the scaffold comes on to the cords k<1>, which are then payed out until the scaffold is lowered. By freeing the bars d' from the block E, the posts d' can also be folded to permit the scaffold to pass through doorways &c.
Patent GB-190612399-A (GB)
Title: Improved Game and Appliances therefor.
Inventor: HAGUE TREQUAIR LINDSAY
Filed: 1906-05-28
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 12,399. Hague, T. L. May 28. Drawings to Specification. Lawn billiards &c.-Lawn billiards, pyramids, pool, &c. are played on a space enclosed by six heavy or weighted strips of wood provided with cushions, and with openings to represent pockets. The balls are struck by a device similar to a croquet mallet, the striking face or faces being tipped with rubber, leather, &c., and the handle being weighted if desired. The frame and cushions may be temporarily fixed to the ground ; they may be provided with a broad base or projecting feet, and may be connected together so as to keep them in their proper position. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 9134, A.D., 1889, and No. 25,223, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190617988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Cementing in Position of Tiles for Covering Floors or Walls.
Filed: 1906-08-10
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 17,988. Soc. Anon. le Chryso-CÚrame. July 16, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Facing-tiles.-To form recesses b, c, d in the edges of tiles for the purpose of obtaining dovetailed keying-grooves between the tiles when placed in position on a wall or floor, the tile is made of layers of material having different coefficients of contraction when dried or burnt. A composition having a small coefficient of contraction consists of Fontainebleau sand 608, minium 300, sodium carbonate 50, borax 12, and chalk 30 parts, while a composition having a larger coefficient consists of the above composition together with 1000 parts of additional sand.
Patent GB-190700788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braces for Trousers and the like.
Inventor: NOEGGERATH RUDOLPH
Filed: 1907-01-11
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 788. Noeggerath, R. Jan. 11. Braces for trousers, to be worn in addition to the ordinary braces, consist of a band 1, which is passed round the neck and is provided with a safety-pin 4 for attachment to the front of the trousers. A buckle 2 is provided for adjusting the length of the band. The safety-pin may have an eye or loop instead of the recess 5.
Patent GB-190701918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Copy Holders and Indicators for Type-assembling and Distributing Machines and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1907-01-25
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 1918. Boult, A. J., [Gammeter-Osborn Co.]. Jan. 25. Copy-holders.- Relates to a copy - holder and indicator for use with machines of the kind described in Specifications No. 5368, A.D. 1903, and No. 28,767, A.D. 1904. The copy-holder comprises a roller U mounted in arms u which can slide on a frame member z<7>. The follower-block K of the printing-drum is provided with a finger k<3>, which indicates on the copy the letter next to be set or distributed. The motion of the follower-block in the direction away from the supply drum is retarded by a friction device comprising a disk k<5>, Fig. 9, which is pressed by a spring k<6> against the frame member z<7>. Specification No. 1916, A.D. 1907, is referred to.
Patent GB-190702252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners.
Inventor: PETERSON PETER EMANUEL
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 2252. Peterson, P. E. Jan. 29. Gas burners ; gas cocks and valves, automatically closing on extinguishing.-When the flame is extinguished, the contraction of the coil 36, Fig. 2, which is attached to the burner tip 17 and preferably formed of two metals of different expansibility, causes the rotation of the shaft 38 and an arm 39, which by engaging ratchet-teeth 40 on the annular rib 41 rotates the holed plate 20 and cuts off the gas. When the cock 18 is in the "off " position, shown in Fig. 2, a driver-plate 23, which is connected with the cock through' the gearing 24, 25, 26, 27, 31,32 and clutch arrangement 28, 30, is in the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 5. On giving the cock a quarter-turn, the driver-plate 23 makes a quarter-turn into the position shown in full lines, and thereby engages the teeth 22 and rotates the plate 20 so as to bring the port 21<1> into alinement with the passage 15. The expansion of the coil 36, on lighting the gas, causes the arm 39 to slide over the ratchet-teeth 40 in the direction of the arrow a. During the next quarter-turn of the cock, the driver-plate 23 is out of engagement with the teeth 22, but the passage 15<1> is closed through the contraction of the coil. The ratchetwheel 30, fixed to the bevel 31 and engaged by the pawl 33, Fig. 7, carries a spring pawl 29 which engages the spring-pressed, toothed clutch 28 fixed to the shaft 27, on which the wheels 30, 31 are loosely mounted. The cock carries an index 43 adapted to register with the words "on" and "off" on the plate 34.
Patent GB-190705844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spark Arresters.
Inventor: MATHEWSON ALFRED EUGENE
Filed: 1907-03-11
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 5844. Mathewson, A. E. March 11. Spark arresters and extinguishers.-An annular water trough b having a central opening g surrounds a chimney top a of a cupola or other furnace, and is fitted with a flat baffle-plate c over the chimney outlet.
Patent GB-190706017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Packing for Pistons.
Filed: 1907-03-12
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 6017. Belliss & Morcom, and Bone, A. J. March 12. Pistons.-In Rowan's packing which is pressed axially by sinuous, spiral, or other springs, the springs are enclosed in recesses in solid rings to prevent undue compression and protect thesprings from the steam. The packing-rings, Fig. 1, are expanded by wave springs b steadied by blocks c, and are pressed axially by springs f enclosed in recesses in rings g, h, which form a sliding joint with one another.
Patent GB-190707060-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Seaming Tins.
Inventor: NESSLER WILHELM
Filed: 1907-03-23
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 7060. Nessler, W. March 23, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Making cans and canisters; seaming and joining sheet metal. In seaming cans &c., the pressure of the seaming-roller is concentrated at the lower portion of the seam so that the metal becomes thickened at a and the joint is made more secure than usual.
Patent GB-190708445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Furnaces.
Filed: 1907-04-11
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 8445. Gr÷ndal Kjellin Co., and Hõrden, J. April 11. Electric furnaces.-An induction furnace has its lining built or stamped in a casing E, which is independent of the other parts of the furnace. This casing is provided with lifting-eyes F and is attached to the bed or framework by bolts E'. When a lining is damaged, the casing containing it may be readily removed and a new one substituted, the molten material being temporarily transferred to a gas-heated furnace or other receptacle ; the new lining may be heated by coke, gas, &c. before the molten material is transferred to it.
Patent GB-190713111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flat Bed Web Printing Machines.
Inventor: POLLEN ARTHUR HUNGERFORD
Filed: 1907-06-06
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 13,111. Pollen, A. H., [Duplex Printing Press Co.]. June 6. Cylinder mdchines with plane printing-surfaces; feeding-apparatus for webs.-In a travelling-cylinder machine, two perfecting-sets, each comprising two beds 1, 1<a>, 2, 2<a> and coacting travelling cylinders 1<b>, 1<c>, 2<b> 2<c>, are placed one behind the other as shown, so that the two cylinder carriers 3, 3<e> may be connected by rods 3<d> to be simultaneously operated by one set of mechanism. In the arrangement shown, two webs, W<1>, W<2>, are being perfected simultaneously, one in each printing - set, the feeding, looping, &c. devices 6<l>, 6<m> for the second printing-set containing the beds 2, 2<a> being placed between the two sets. The loopers 6<l> are disconnectibly operated through the links 8<b> from the same cam 5<g> as operates the loopers for the first printing-set, and the feeding and delivery devices at 6<m> are operated from the feeding-devicea 4<m> through a shaft 7 with a clutch 7<c>. In some cases, the feeding &c. devices for the second set are placed at the end of the machine opposite to the first set, and in a modified form the two feeding &c. devices are combined into one and placed where the first set is shown. In the latter case, one web may be passed under the cylinder 1<b>, under the bed 2, upwards and then under the cylinder 2<c>, and back to the delivery through the looping &c. device, while the other web passes under the cylinder 1<c>, between the first web and the bed 2, up and back under the cylinder 2<b>, and finally to the delivery, where it is associated with the first web. In some cases, one web only is threaded through the machine so as to be printed or perfected in colours, and some of the feeding and looping mechanism may then be put out of action. The webs may be threaded through the machine in other ways than those mentioned above.
Patent GB-190713120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pencil Cases.
Filed: 1907-06-06
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 13,120. Mordan & Co., S., and Symonds, H. L. June 6. Pencil-holders.-A drop action' pencil-holder is combined with an 'ever-pointed' pencil a, the tube a' of which is elongated and fits a sleeve b enabling the user to obtain a firm pressure on the pencil. The surface of the tube a' may be milled, A pin a<2> on the pencil engages a slot b<1> in the sleeve b terminating in transverse slots b<2>, b<3>. The sleeve b is contained in a tube c and has a pin engagement with an oblique slot c' therein, so that pressure on the piece d rotates the tube c and, by bringing the slot b<1> opposite a slot c' in the tube c, allows the pencil a to be ejected. Pressure on the piece d when the holder is inverted allows the pencil to return. The piece d may carry refills.
Patent GB-190713697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: ZURA JOSEF
Filed: 1907-06-13
Granted: 1908-06-15
Abstract: 13,697. Zura, J., Hammer, E., and Hammer, P., [trading as Hammer, Geb.]. June 13. Movable-abutment type.-A. piston drum 6 carrying a vane 7 works in a casing 2 in conjunction with a rotary abutment 9. A cut-off valve 25 controlling the steam supply is oscillated through linkage by an eccentric 30. The exhaust port is shown at 24. Steam is led to a chamber 31 to relieve the pressure on the abutment by a passage 32, and also by a pipe 33 which is placed in communication with the steam-chest by a port 34 in the oscillating valve 25. The abutment spindle 14 is rotated by gearing 16, 15, Fig. 4, from the engine shaft 5. The wheel 15 is loose on the spindle 14, and drives it through a clutch 17, 18. Gaps 20, Fig. 3, between the clutch members allow the motion of the abutment 9 to be accelerated by an arm 22 engaging an arm 21. The acceleration occurs when the piston-vane 7 leaves the abutment gap 13, and so reduces the clearance space. Packing drums, vanes, &c.-The piston vane 7 is fitted with five spring-pressed packing-bars 36, 37, 38, Fig. 2. The side bars 37 are connected to the outer bar 36 by a half-lap joint, as shown in detail in Fig. 6. The pin-and-slot fastening 49 permits of slight axial separation. The bars 38 which fit over the casing projections 4 are connected to the side bars 37 by a tongue-and-groove joint which permits of slight radial separation. A spring-pressed bolt 58 is fitted in a recess in each side bar 37. The axes of the piston drum 6 and abutment 9 are in different horizontal planes to improve the joint between them.
Patent GB-190716885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Absorption of Dilute Nitrous Gases.
Filed: 1907-07-23
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 16,885. Det Norske Aktieselskab for Electrokemisk Industri, and Halvorsen, B. F. July 26, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Calcium salts; sodium salts; potassium salts; nitrates; nitrites.-Dilute oxides of nitrogen are absorbed by means of solid agents, either bases such as lime and caustic soda, or salts that are readily decomposed by nitric acid such as carbonates and chlorides, for example soda and sodium and potassium chlorides. The material is agitated in a series of drums any one of which can be disconnected as desired.
Patent GB-190718947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ornamental Coverings.
Inventor: FOOKS HENRY SYMES SHORLAND
Filed: 1907-08-22
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 18,947. Fooks, H. S. S. Aug. 22. Ornamenting; ornamenting fabrics; gilding and silvering. - The surface of leather, leather - like papers, binders' cloth, parchment, &c. is coated with size, and divided metal, such as gold, silver, Dutch metal, or bronze in the form of leaf or powder, is sprinkled upon it. After drying, the leather &c. is submitted to pressure and then varnished.
Patent GB-190807568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Concertinas.
Inventor: SCHOENHOLZ CARL
Filed: 1908-04-06
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 7568. Sch÷nholz, C., and Twiehoff, H. April 6. Accordions, concertinas, and like instruments.- The keys of a concertina are arranged so that on the treble side there are six rows of six keys each forming a chromatic series of three octaves, while on the bass side there are six rows arranged for playing chords as shown in Fig. 2, the higher of the two notes marked on each key being that produced by expansion of the instrument. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 20,299, A.D. 1901.]
Patent GB-190810596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Soap and other Toilet Articles
Inventor: KERSTEN PAUL
Filed: 1908-05-15
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 10,596. Kersten, P. May 15. Sponge and like holders; soap receptacles tooth and nail brush holders. -A soap or like receptacle is perforated at the sides b, and gutstring, cord, or the like c is drawn across the receptacle so as to provide an elastic support for the inserted articles. The string may alternatively be fixed to a ring or frame inserted in the receptacle at a suitable distance from the bottom, and it may also be employed to separate the receptacle into divisions. For travelling, the lid may be similarly fitted, so as to prevent the soap from moving within the receptacle.
Patent GB-190813361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Electric Apparatus suitable for Advertising Purposes.
Inventor: VOSS ALFRED EMIL
Filed: 1908-06-23
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 13,361. Voss, A. E. June 23. Switches.-Relates to switches for automatically switching the current on and off a lamp at regular intervals, for advertising purposes, of the type in which the current heats a resistance and causes part of the apparatus to expand and cut out the resistance. The usual bayonet-joint tube a of a lamp screws into a casing b containing the switch. The spring contacts d, e are connected to terminals, one of which is connected to a standard f rigidly fixed to the base c, and to,the coils g, mounted on the standard and connected to the terminal h<1> on the bridgepiece h. The conductors j, k on which the fitting is suspended are connected respectively to the terminals h<1>, e'. When the standard is heated by the coils, it expands and makes contact with the contact-piece h<2> on the bridge-piece h, thus shortcircuiting the coils and sending the full current through the lamps. Contact at h<2> is broken as the standard cools, and the cycle of operations is repeated.
Patent GB-190818843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Breech Mechanism of Automatic and similar Guns of Small Calibre.
Inventor: VICKERS ALBERT
Filed: 1908-09-08
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 18,843. Vickers, A., [Deutsche Waffen und Munitions-Fabriken]. Sept. 8. Machine-guns; ordnance breech mechanism.- Relates to automatic guns of the Maxim type, and consists in combining a vertically-sliding breechblock with the usual longitudinally-moving frame that supports the cartridge-carrier. Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section and Fig. 4 a transverse section through the breech-casing. The breech-block h is lowered during recoil owing to the engagement of a fixed stop k with a projection i on a lever f, which lever is carried on a spring-controlled shaft g, and engages with a slot l in the breech-block h. The block is held in the open position by a spring- catch m. Attached to the gun barrel is an arm 1 which during the recoil operates through a pivoted three-armed lever p, o, q to withdraw the frame s in which the vertically-moving cartridge-carrier v is mounted, this carrier having a horn w engaging with a fixed cam x which serves to lower the cartridge into line with the breech when the frame s moves forwards. The cartridge being then thrust into the gun, one of the claws 8 holding the cartridge engages with the catch m, and the breechblock h rises, carrying with it the cartridge-carrier v and causing the claws 8 to engage with the rim of a new cartridge in the feed-box 5. When the breech is opened by hand, a catch 9 prevents the cartridge-carrier v from falling.