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Patent GB-190606739-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Exhaust-silencer for Explosion and other Engines
Inventor: BISHOP GEORGE
Filed: 1906-03-21
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 6739. Bishop, G. March 21. Exhaust-silencers consist of two spirals D, d held between plates A to form passages F, M of increasing cross-section for the exhaust gases and cooling- air. The gases pass from the centre f through the passage F and orifices K to the atmosphere. The plates A are slotted at N to allow air to traverse the chamber M.
Patent GB-190607797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Measuring Devices for Deep Boring Apparatus.
Inventor: KOERNER GUIDO
Filed: 1906-03-31
Granted: 1907-05-31
Abstract: 7797. Koerner, G. March 31. Clinometers. - Relates to apparatus for determining the deviation of bore-holes from the vertical and for enabling the rock cores to be placed in proper position at the surface so that the strike and dip of the strata may be determined. The plumb-line or pendulums are fixed or their posi. tions recorded while in the bore-hole. The plumb 8, Figs. 1 and 5, is suspended over a glass plate 3 divided into degrees and carried by a frame 16 suspended inside a casing 1 which has four springs 2 to keep it central, in the bore-hole. The frame 16 is carried by a plate 17 pivoted to links 18 pivoted to a rod hinged at 27. When the apparatus is suspended from a rope attached to the rod 19, the frame 16 occupies the position shown in Fig. 1, while when suspended from a rope attached to a staple 24, the frame 16 is moved by springs 21, 22 into the position shown in Fig. 5. The plumb-line is attached to an arm 7 on a spindle 6 adapted to rotate between steel points 5. The positions of the plumb and an index 9 on the spindle 6 are recorded for each of the positions of the spindle 6, shown in Figs. 1 and 5, by the photographic apparatus 11. The sensitized film is operated by clockwork released electrically, the circuits of the lamps 10 being closed at the same time. The cover of the apparatus is provided with points 23 which are brought into the meridian when the apparatus is in the mouth of the bore-hole. The two positions of the plumb &c. are then recorded as described above. Similar records are produced lower down the borehole. The horizontal deviation of the plumb is read on the index 9. Figs. 8 and 9 show a modification for enabling rock cores to be placed in proper position at the surface to enable the strike and dip of strata to be determined. The core box 31 which is screwed to the boring-rods 32 contains a casing 34 in which oscillating needles 37, 38 are mounted in gimbals or universal suspensions 35, 36. Weights 39 on the lower gimbals cause the lower needle 38 to take up an inclined position. as shown. These needles are locked in position when desired by spring-pressed cork pistons 40 released by turning a lever 44 normally engaging notches in rods 43, 46 connected to the pistons as shown. The lever 44 is operated through an arm 53 by a spring- operated lever 55 normally held in the position shown in Fig. 9 by a catch 52 operated by a cam 50 on a spindle 49. When this spindle is depressed by a weight lowered into the bore, the catch is released. The cork pistons carry paper scales in which the needles prick holes, from the position of which and the rotation of the rods during withdrawal, the bearing of a mark on the core can be determined as well as the inclination of the borehole.
Patent GB-190610265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning, Twisting and Doubling Machines used in the Production of Yarns or Threads of Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: ARNOLD-FORSTER WILLIAM HOWARD
Filed: 1906-05-02
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 10,265. Foster, W. H. Arnold-, Stell, A., and Stell, J. May 2. Ball bearings; thrust bearings for spinning- spindles. Flyer spindles are supported and driven at their upper ends, their lower ends being merely stayed laterally by the lifting-rail, which can be lowered for doffing. A flange f, Fig. 1, fixed to the spindle a rests on and surrounds balls d supported in a race in the bearing b, which is formed with a sleeve screwed into the fixed rail c and extending within the driving - wharl g fixed to the spindle above the flyer h. This construction protects the bearing from dust, fibre, &c. In another arrangement, the flange f, Fig. 5, is formed with a rounded rib f bearing on a hardened steel washer in the bearings, the balls being dispensed with. For hand doffing, the lifter rails are lowered until the bobbins supported thereby are clear of the spindles a and can be removed, and the rails are then further lowered over fixed pegs in alinement with the spindle to facilitate the placing on of fresh bobbins. For mechanical doffing as described in Specification No. 25,714, A.D. 1905, the rail c carrying the bearings is arranged to be oscillated, or, according to the Provisional Specification, the rail c may be fixed and rails carrying the doffing- pegs may be arranged to move.
Patent GB-190612567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shade Devices for use in connection with Gas, Electric Light or with Lamps.
Inventor: WILLIAMSON ALFRED BIRCH
Filed: 1906-05-30
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 12,567. Williamson, A. B., and Williamson, T. May 30. Lamp shades and holders therefor.- The light from a gas, electric, or other lamp is shut off or subdued in a particular direction by means of a narrow, opaque. or translucent shade a, which is either formed or provided with means at one end b for attaching it to the burner, the lamp, or the lamp gallery.. Figs. 1 and 2 show a semi-transparent or. other shade a mounted in a frame b, which is bent inwardly at its lower end and is formed with a hole c for enabling it to be slipped over the burner d. The lower end of the frame may, however, be be bent or hooked to engage with the chimney holder or gallery; or it may be arranged to slide in, clip upon, or be formed in one with, the lighting-back plate e.
Patent GB-190612714-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Controlling the Pawls of Lever Jacks when Lowering.
Inventor: TREWHELLA BENJAMIN
Filed: 1906-05-31
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 12,714. Trewhella, B., and Trewhella, W., [trading as Trewhella Bros,]. May 31. Lifting- jackof the double-acting ratchet type are provided with a spring which acts on the pawls alternately d u r i n g the lowering operation, and allows the load to be lowered gradually when the lifting-handle is reciprocated. The upper end of the spring a passes through a guided slotted link g connected to the lower pawl h, and abuts against a pin k on the upper pawl. The lower end of the spring is coiled round an adjustable keypiece d bolted to the framing, and is prevented from uncoiling by the engagement of its extreme end with an extension on the key-piece. When the shaft n is rocked to the left, the upper pawl is released from the rack, and is then drawn back by the spring, Fig. 2. When the shaft is rocked in the reverse direction, the lower pawl and the load are lowered a distance equal to half a tooth on the rack, and the upper pawl re-engages the rack. Further movement of therocking-shaft in the same direction then releases the lower pawl from the weight of the load, and also releases the spring from the pin k. The spring then forces the lower pawl outwards through the medium of the link k. During lifting, the spring is rendered inoperative by turning the cam-piece o mounted on the framework.
Patent GB-190613501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Machines.
Inventor: WOERNER ROBERT
Filed: 1906-06-12
Granted: 1907-06-12
Abstract: 13,501. Woerner, R. June 12. Washing-machines.-In a reversible rotary washing-machine, pairs of flaps pivoted to the drum squeeze, raise, and drop the clothes, one set of flaps being actuated during rotation of the drum in one direction, and the other set when reversal takes place. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, the drum e is provided with fixed lifters r and with four pairs of flaps m<1>, n<1> ; m<2>, m<2>; &c., having projections q<1>, q<2>, &c. If the drum is rotating in the direction of the arrow, the flap m<1>, on account of its buoyancy, assumes the position shown. When the projection q<1> makes contact with the roller p<1>, the flap is caused to squeeze the clothes, which, on further rotation, are raised until they slide off the flap to the bottom of the drum e. The flaps m<3>, n<3> are similarly actuated, but the other pairs only raise the clothes since their projections do not engage with the roller p<1>, which is arranged outside their paths. If the rotation of the drum is reversed, and the handle f actuated, so as to bring the roller p<2> into the paths of the projections q<2>, q<4>, the corresponding flaps are operated while the others merely raise the clothes. In two modifications, the positions of the rollers co-operating with the projections are automatically re-arranged at each reversal of the drum. This is accomplished by means of tappets on the drum, which engage with levers operating either a shaft sleeve carrying the rollers, or swivelled forks each supporting a roller and all linked together so as to move simultaneously.
Patent GB-190614044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Copying Presses.
Inventor: ADAMSON CHARLES ELLSWORTH
Filed: 1906-06-19
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 14,044. Adamson, C. E. June 1. Copying-presses; damping copying - paper.- A copying-press comprises two side frames A having suitable projecting guide and stop pieces a<1>, a<2>, a' to guide the bearings of a rubber-covered copying- roll F, and those of an impression roll C and a damping-roll D engaging with the same. The pressure between the rolls F, C, D is adjustable by a thumb-screw G'. The copying-paper passes from a roll I, the bearings of which rest against inclined guides K and thus keep the roll in frictional contact with the roller F, round the latter. The paper is first damped by contact with the roller D, which revolves partly immersed in a trough of water E, and is provided with a number of fine circumferential grooves by which the water is taken up. Before the water has time to soak through, the copying-paper with a letter &c. from the table H passes under the impression roll C, which is made slightly smaller in diameter in the centre to prevent wrinkling of the sheets. The copying-paper is then wound on the roll L running in frictional contact with the roll A, before the moisture has had time to soak through, and thus off-setting is prevented. The roller F is driven by a handle.
Patent GB-190617450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Collapsible Boxes.
Inventor: HENRICH PETER
Filed: 1906-08-02
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 17,450. Henrich, P., and Hitchings, G. H. Aug. 2. Folding boxes are made from two separate blanks, shown in Figs. 3 and 4, which respectively constitute the four sides and the bottom. The sides 2, 3 and the ends 4 of the assembled box, shown in Fig. 1, are formed by the blank shown in Fig. 3. Slots 7, 7<1> formed with end incisions 9, 9' are made in the parts 4. A slot 5 with extensions 5<1> is formed in one of the parts 3, With which engages the tongue 6 with narrowed neck 6<11> on the other part 3. The bottom is formed by the part 8, the end pieces 8<1> of which are passed through the slots 7, 7<1> of the walls, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190620617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Rotary Printing Machine for Consecutive Numbering.
Inventor: BUTLIN GEORGE LOUIS
Filed: 1906-09-17
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 20,617. Butlin, G. L. Sept. 17. Paging and numbering apparatus.- In a rotary numbering-machine, consecutive n u mbers are printed in rotation by a series of numbering- wheels, such as 10, 10<A>, 10<B>, 10<C>, 10<D>, mounted on spindles 11 and having spur-wheels 12 gearing with a common spur-wheel 13. Once every revolution the wheels are simultaneously moved forward one step by a starwheel 16, engaging with a stop 20 and driving through a pinion the wheel 13. The star-wheel 16 is held in place after each movement by a spring-controlled detent. The numbers are placed to print either longitudinally or circumferentially of the cylinder.
Patent GB-190621049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Hair-pins.
Inventor: SCHLIE WILLIAM CHRISTIAN JOHAN
Filed: 1906-09-22
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 21,049. Schlie, W. C. J. Sept. 22. Hair-pins. - Both limbs are helically twisted about a common axis to the extent of half a revolution or less. According to the Provisional Specification, one limb may be straight.
Patent GB-190621082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Metal Cylinders, Tubes and similar Articles.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
Filed: 1906-09-22
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 21,082. Coles, S. O. Cowper-. Sept. 22. Making cylinders, tubes, dc.-In the manufacture of bimetallic cylinders or tubes, iron is deposited in a hard form upon an horizontal mandrel, or upon a number of such mandrels, to which a continuous or reciprocating rotary motion is given. Cast-iron or insoluble anodes are used and the solution is kept charged with iron oxide in suspension by means of stirrers, motion of the electrodes, or other means. The "sulpho-cresylic" solution described in Specification No. 28,897, A.D. 1906, may be employed, with or without the addition to it of carbon bisulphide. The iron is then coated with a metal, such as copper, by deposition first from an alkali bath and then from an acid bath. To obtain a rough deposit with large heatradiating surface, the mandrel is placed in another tank, or the electrolyte is changed for a short period, foreign matter being kept in suspension in the electrolyte so that it settles on the slowly revolving cathode and the copper is deposited over the particles. Cylinders of iron and one or more other metals, suitable for gas, oil, or steam engines, are thus obtained. The mandrel may be treated in this known manner by depositing upon it a thin smooth film of lead, this film being finally melted out to separate the deposited tube from the mandrel.
Patent GB-190622291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Window Sashes.
Inventor: IVES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-09
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 22,291. Ives, W. Oct. 9. Sash fastenings.-Mounted on the lower sash is an arm a, pivoted at a<1> and adapted to be turned so that the projecting pin c thereon enters a hole b<2> in the stile of the upper sash. A sliding bolt d mounted above the hole b<2> is adapted to take into a notch c<1> in the pin c so as to lock the arm in position. The arm a can be turned right down, as shown in dotted lines. A number of holes may be provided in the upper sash so that the window can be secured when open for ventilation.
Patent GB-190623204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Multiple-arm Brackets or Supporting-fittings for Lamps and other Appliances or Articles.
Inventor: DONNISON FREDERIC AKENHEAD
Filed: 1906-10-19
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 23,204. Donnison, F. A., and Sillem, W., [trading as Donnison, Sillem, & Co.]. Oct. 19. Lamp and gas brackets; gaseliers. - In a bracket or fitting in which lamps, tools, &c. are carried at the free ends of a series of arms, so mounted on a central member that the articles can be turned towards or away from each other, the central member is constructed of a number of sections, which are threaded and secured upon a common rod and are shaped to support and permit the rotation of sleeves carrying the arms. Fig. 1 illustrates a support for electric lamps, suitable for use in the operating-theatres of bospitals. The telescopic &c. arms j, counterbalanced at n, are mounted uponsleeves i, which rotate between flanges h on cylinders e spaced upon the rod c by sleeves f, the rod being preferably of angular section to prevent the cylinders and sleeves from rotating thereon. The rod c, which may carry a lamp t, is connected to the pendant b by a cylindrical piece a. Each end of the fitting is closed by a cap u formed in two parts v, w. The leads for the lamp k can be passed either through the tubular arms j or the adapters s. In modification, the upper cylinder e is formed in one with the part a, the sleeves f are made thinner and fit loosely upon the rod c, and the connexion q is arranged upon the horizontal part of the arm.
Patent GB-190628638-A (GB)
Title: New Application of the Induction Furnaces.
Inventor: GIN GUSTAVE
Filed: 1906-12-15
Granted: 1908-02-15
Abstract: 28,638. Gin, G. Dec. 15. Electric furnaces.- In induction furnaces, a body capable of acting chemically on the charge is used as the secondary conductor. Specifications No. 700, A.D. 1887, No. 9219, A.D. 1891, and No. 23,707. A.D. 1895, [Abridgment Class Metals and alloys], No. 17,027, A.D. 1900, Nos. 23,964 and 28,805, A.D. 1903, Nos. 8221 and 17,178, A.D. 1905, and No. 7597, A,D. 1906, are referred to. A furnace suitable for carrying out the invention, constructed on the principles described in Specification No. 1080, A.D. 1907, has two parallel channels a, communicating by conduits b which contain the metal forming the secondary circuit. The two coils d of the primary are connected in series and have the same number of windings. The furnace is enclosed in a casing resting on trunnions f. When zinc sulphide is being treated, the zinc vapours are condensed in chambers m, n. Any zinc oxide and materials in the form of powder are withdrawn through a conduit o and deposited in a dust chamber p communicating with a chimney q. The condensed zinc is run off from chambers m, n through the holes r by tilting the furnace by means of an electric jack s.
Patent GB-190700287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Telephone Installations having Central and Local Exchanges Worked by a Central Battery.
Filed: 1907-01-04
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 287. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Jan. 4. Drawings to Specification. Indicatore or annunciators.-An indicator or annunciator used in a telephone exchange for giving calling and clearing signals is provided with two windings which act differentially in such a manner that, if the same current passes through both windings, the indicator is operated, but if the less effective of the windings receives twice the current which passes through the other, the indicator fails to be operated.
Patent GB-190702554-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Means for Rendering Marine & other Compasses Luminous
Inventor: HORNE WILLIAM CULLEN
Filed: 1907-02-01
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 2554. Horne, W. C. Fež. 1. Drawings to Specification. Compasses, magnetic.-Transparent compass cards are rendered luminous by phosphorescent salts contained in an hermetically - sealed transparent vessel placed in the compass bowl. Specifications No. 321, A.D. 1885, and No. 17,809, A.D. 1891, are referred to.
Patent GB-190704651-A (GB)
Title: A Window Sash Fastener.
Inventor: GADDES THOMAS
Filed: 1907-02-26
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 4651. Gaddes, T. Feb. 26. Sash fastenings. -In a window-sash fastener comprising an eccentric tumbler pivoted on the lower sash and pressing against t the upper sash stile, the tumbler c is formed with trunnionse engaged by the curved arms b of the trunnion plate a.
Patent GB-190705312-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Device for Controlling the Opening of the Doors of Railway Vehicles or the like.
Inventor: TYER EDWARD
Filed: 1907-03-05
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 5312. Tyer, E., and Bate, C. M. March 5. Fastenings, railwaycarriage door.-Catches for railwaycarriage doors are locked when the brakes are 'off,'and are released when the brakes are applied. A tappet c<1> on a rod c, Fig. 4, operates a pivoted catch a which engages with a socket j on the door. The rod c is held in a position for disengaging the catch by means of a spring e and bell-crank lever cl, Fig. 2, and is moved-against the spring to lock the doors by pneumatic pressure on a piston in a cylinder h, Fig. 3, the piston being connected to the rod by a bell-crank lever f. When the brakes are applied, the spring e releases the catches. A hand-operated bolt i can also release the catches when the brakes are off.' As shown in Fig. 4, a handle a<2> on the catch allows passengers to open the door by moving the tappet c' back against the action of a spring c<3>. A delay device, to prevent the catches from being released the moment the brakes are applied, is shown in Fig. 6. On the brakes being applied, the rod k moves in the direction shown, tightening one end of a chain l loosely wound round the wheel axle m. The ends of the chain are attached to arms n' on the spindle of which a disk o is carried ; this disk is rocked when an end of the chain is tightened, so that a cord p on the disk pulls the rod c to keep the catches in engagement. To release the catches when the train comes to a standstill, the brakes must be released and applied again.
Patent GB-190706064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bow Trolleys or Collectors for Electric Railways and Tramways.
Filed: 1907-03-13
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 6064. Brecknell, Munro, & Rogers, and Munro, E. M. March 13. Electric traction on the overheadconductor system. Collectors. - Relates to mounting and lubricating high - speed heavytraction bow collectors. A four-bar collector is shown with two harps, but the modifications are applicable to single harps or to more or fewer collecting-bars. The bars 1 are pivotally carried on elbow levers 3. in holders 2, and the elbows rock through an are determined by stops 6, 7 on pivots 4 in brackets 5, which are rigidly attached to the longitudinal bars 10. The bars 10 are joined by T-pieces 12 to a transverse member 11, and the T-pieces have lugs 14, Fig. 1, which are pivotally mounted on pins 19 at the tops of the harps 15. The blocks 17 which carry the pins have lugs and adjustable stops 21, the abutment on which of tongues 20 on the T- pieces limits the angle through which the H-shaped frame 10, 11 can rock. The harps are held up by springs and are so jointed as to be capable of moving about pivotal mountings on the roof. The short arms of the elbows embrace collars 8, which can slide on the bars 10 against the pressure of adjustable springs. The collectors, Figs. 4 and 5, consist of plain and corrugated metal bars, which are secured in holdars 23 by filling-pieces 28. Lubricant is introduced from a container 24 having a piston 26 which feeds the lubricant through the inlets 25 to the spaces beneath the strips 28, whence it passes to the collectors through passages 30 on the undersides of the bars.
Patent GB-190706970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting Devices for Multi-cylinder Explosion Engines.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1907-03-22
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 6970. Evans, W. E., [Saurer, H.]. March 22. Gas and like engines.-The starting-device described in Specification No. 11,396, A.D. 1906, for four-cylinder engines is adapted for engines having any number of cylinders. As shown for use with a six-cylinder engine, the hollow rotary valve a has ports c to register singly with tubes d connected to the cylinders.
Patent GB-190708712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vacuum-sweeping and Dusting Appliances.
Inventor: ZIMMER ERNEST LEWIS BENNIE
Filed: 1907-04-15
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 8712. Zimmer, E. L. B., and Russell, A. H. April 15. Drawings to Specification. Scrubbers.-Air drawn into a vacuum cleaner is passed through a chamber containing a sponge saturated with a germicide.
Patent GB-190709809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Hinging of Doors for Market Cars, Floats, and like Vehicles
Inventor: KEEN EDWARD
Filed: 1907-04-27
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 9809. Keen, E. April 27. Hinges.-Relates to hinges for market carts, floats, and other like vehicles, by means of which the doors k, hinged together at j, may be swung down for the purpose of taking in luggage. The pivot d can be moved into and out of engagement with the socket member e, the pivot member having a screwed end b which engages with a screwed barrel a. The socket e and barrel a are secured respectively to the door and vehicle frame by an L-shaped plate h and bolt c, Figs. 1 and 2. The bolt b is formed with a head n with holes m so that it may be readily turned.