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Patent GB-190503070-A (GB)
Title: Composition for use in the Moulding of Duplicate Phonograph Records and Process of Making the same.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1905-02-14
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 3070. Marks, G. C., [New Jersey Patent Co.]. Feb. 14. Wax-like plastic compositions.--A composition for making phonograph records consists of one or more metallic soaps and a hard wax such as carnauba wax, the latter being combined with stearic acid to form a compound ester, and with non-hygroscopic and colouring ingredients, such as ceresin and lampblack, respectively. In making such a composition, a water solution of sodium carbonate and sodium aluminate is gradually added to commercial stearic acid in the liquid state, the temperature of the acid being raised to correspond with the increased melting-point of the mixture. The carnauba wax is then added, and the temperature raised to about 230‹ C. and maintained until all foaming ceases. The ceresin and lamp-black having been added, the congealing temperature of the mixture is regulated by adding free stearic acid. Specification No. 1439, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Electric telegraphs &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190506965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Invoice Books.
Inventor: COX HENRY
Filed: 1905-04-03
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 6965. Cox, H. April 3. Duplicating or sales books.-A block of writing- sheets and duplicates is fixed by staples a, stitches, or otherwise to a backing C of stiff board or other material, to which a block of card, wood, &c. of the same thickness as the complete book is also fixed at the end opposite the fixing of the book or at one side. A sheet or sheets E of carbon paper are fixed between the block and the backing, and a paper cover may be passed all round the book.
Patent GB-190507412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks applicable for Luncheon Baskets and other purposes.
Filed: 1905-04-07
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 7412. Perry, J. J., and Milner's Safe Co. April 7. Key locks.-A fastening for the hinged lid of a luncheon basket, trunk, box, or the like consists of a pivoted catch C, which engages with the staple A of a hasp secured to the lid and is secured in its locking position by means of the bolt G. When the staple A of the hasp is pressed into the opening b<1> in the lock case, it automatically engages with the spring-pressed catch C by temporarily forcing it back into the position shown in dotted lines. As the locking-bolt G is pressed inwards, the stump K bears against the inclined faces 0 of the levers L and raises the levers until the stump K is free to pass through the gates N into the recesses M. To unfasten the box &c., the bolt G is withdrawn by means of a key passing over the spindle S, thus enabling the catch C to be drawn back by means of the knob F. Specifications No. 1902, A.D. 1861, and No. 8815, A.D. 1891, are referred to.
Patent GB-190511780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Straining, or for Separating, Solids from Fluids, more especially intended for use with Apparatus Operated by Water, or other Fluid
Inventor: EVANS POWELL
Filed: 1905-06-05
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 11,780. Evans, P. June 4, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Switches.-A. strainer is applied to an electric switch used with fire-extinguishing apparatus. Water enters the casing E through an inlet e, passes through the strainer e<1>, and leaves by the nozzle e<2>. The interior of the strainer communicates with a diaphragm d, which engages with a plunger d<1> and raises a switch blade d<2> to complete the electric circuit.
Patent GB-190513104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Firing Mechanism for Automatic Guns.
Filed: 1905-06-24
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 1 3 , 1 0 4 . Krupp Akt.-Ges. Grusonwerk, F. Sept. 13, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Machine guns.-Relates to a firing-mechanism for automatic guns. Three positions of the mechanism are shown ; in the first, Fig. 1, single shots only can be fired ; in the second, Fig. 3, the firing is automatic; and in the third, Fig. 4, the mechanism is at safe. With the stop lever 8 in the first position, the movement of the triggerbar 2 under the action of the trigger 1 is limited in the longitudinal direction by the projection 11 engaging the face F<1> of the stop, while the end 14 is depressed by the action of a fixed stud 4 against the rear wall of the slot 13, so that the lever 5 is first pressed back to release the sear 7, after which it is snapped over the depressed end of the bar 2, by its spring 6, and the sear is returned into the cocking position. For automatic firing, the stop 8 is turned into the second position. The bar 2 has then a shorter stroke and cannot be sufficiently depressed to permit the lever 5 to snap back ; the sear is therefore held out of action. In the third position, the lever 5 is locked in the notch 16 of the stop 8, and motion of the bar 2 is entirely prevented.
Patent GB-190515744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life-saving Dresses, Belts and the like.
Inventor: MATHIESEN NIELS MATHIAS
Filed: 1905-08-01
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 15,744. Mathiesen, N. M. Aug. 1. Belts; wearing-apparel, buoyant. - Life-saving dresses, belts, &c. are formed with layers or insertions of cotton &c., which has been treated with oil or grease-laden steam, or steam containing fatty matter, in order to render it water-repellent.
Patent GB-190515806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Working of Railway Junctions and the like
Inventor: SAYER ROBERT COOKE
Filed: 1905-08-02
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 15,806. Sayer, R. C. Aug. 2. Crossings; points and switches.-Relates to a method of connecting the branch lines of railways and the like up to the main line without causing breaks therein. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the arrangement adopted for connecting a double branch and main line, Fig. 6 a side elevation of the end portions D, and Fig. 4 a transverse sectional view of the centre portion C. The vehicles which run upon the branch lines are fitted with auxiliary wheels or skates g adapted to engage inclines, Fig. 6, and so raise the vehicles clear of the main-line traffic and rails. The vehicles then run along an elevated railway, Fig. 4, until they are brought above and parallel with the main lines, when they move down a similar incline on to the main-line rails. When it is impossible for two vehicles or trains to meet, as in the system described in Specification No. 12,729, A.D. 1904, the vehicles are only raised sufficiently to just clear the mainline rails. Fig. 7 shows a side view of a modified arrangement in which skates h on the vehicles engage rollers p in the permanent way so as to raise the vehicle sufficiently to clear the main-line rails b. The auxiliary wheels or skates may bu adjusted so that the vehicles will leave the main lines as desired. Specification No. 2296, A.D. 1889, [Abridgment Class Shop &c. accessories], is reierred to.
Patent GB-190519834-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastener for Boxes with Hinged or Removable Lids.
Inventor: SUTTON HENRY
Filed: 1905-10-02
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 19,834. Sutton, A. Oct. 2. Fastenings for boxes. Relates to seal fastenings for boxes with hinged or removable lids. To the lid b<2> is screwed the metal plate a, which extends beyond the thickness of the lid and part of which is raised to form the curved socket a<3>, adapted to receive the end of the curved bolt d. The bolt d is mounted to slide in the guide c, which is fixed to the box so as to coincide with the socket a<3> when the lid is in position. When the bolt d is shot, it is secured by means of the cotter pin e, which passes through perforation therein and through the side of the box and is afterwards covered by a seat g. One of these fasteners may be placed on each side of the box.
Patent GB-190521445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Contact Thermometers
Inventor: FRITZ KAEFERLE
Filed: 1905-10-21
Abstract: 21,445. Kaeferle, F. July 18, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Thermometers. - A bimetallic thermometer is arranged to complete an electric circuit when a certain maximum or minimum temperature has been reached. A metallic spring F, attached to the free end of the bimetallic spring S, moves laterally over the smooth non-conducting surface G (Fig. 4), and the circuit is completed when the spring touches the contact strip K, the position of which can be adjusted for any required temperature by means of the screw R. To ensure reliable contact, the strip K projects above the left of the surface G,
Patent GB-190524799-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stuffing Box for a Rotating Shaft.
Inventor: KUGEL PAUL
Filed: 1905-11-30
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 24,799. Kugel, P. Nov. 30, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for.-The shaft of a rotary engine &c. is packed by collars on the shaft rubbing against collars or packing capable of moving axially. The collars on the shaft may be turned on it, or may be flanged rings d secured between a fixed collar c<1> and a sleeve f and nut g. The packing rings or collars h are secured in a cylinder i by nut i<1>. The cylinder i can slide in a liner k secured by screws to the casing, and is prevented from rotating by a pin l. A passage k<1> and chamber n admit pressure to the other face of the cylinder i in order to balance it partially. A cylindrical extension of the nut i<1> is packed by a cup-leather p secured by a plate o.
Patent GB-190604954-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Holding Trousers Down in Position on the Wearer.
Inventor: COOPER JOHN
Filed: 1906-02-28
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 4954. Cooper, J., and Cooper, C. C. Feb. 28. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Trousers.-Trouser-holding straps to pass under the boot are connected yieldingly with the trousers. This is effected by means of rods 9, Fig. 1, engaging the upper ends of compression springs 8, which are housed in tubes 1, 2, sewn by wings 3, 4, 5, 6 to the trousers. In a modification, the springs may be fixed so as to act under tension instead of compression. Or a strip 19, Fig. 3, of elastic webbing may be fixed to the upper end of an open sleeve attached to the trousers as before. A loop 18 on the lower end is connected to the boot strap.
Patent GB-190606833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mercury Vapour Apparatus and the like.
Inventor: BASTIAN CHARLES ORME
Filed: 1906-03-21
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 6833. Bastian, C. O., and Calvert, G. March 21. Vacuum tubes.- In sealing mercury and like vapour apparatus, particularly when of hard Jena glass or the like, a straight or bent exhausting- tube E having two constrictions is sealed first at the constriction F by an ordinary blowpipe flame and then at the constriction D adjacent to the apparatus C by an oxyhydrogen or other high-temperature flame. Surplus mercury or the like may be removed in the part of the tube E which is detached. A high-temperature flame is also used for sealing platinum into the glass. Specification No. 578, A.D. 1880, is referred to.
Patent GB-190607786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Steering Mechanism for Motor Road Vehicles.
Filed: 1906-03-31
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 7786. Dew. J. W. H., and Speedwell Motor and Engineering Co. March 31. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to controlling- levers for the motor, arranged upon the steering hand-wheel, but independent of its rotary motion. Figs. 1 and 2 show sections of the upper and lower ends respectively of the steering-column. The boss of the steering hand-wheel 1 is fixed to the upper end of the tubular spindle 2, while a tubular core 4 fixed at its lower end in the bracket 3 passes upwards through the steering-spindle and carries at its upper end a plate 5 which is separated from the spindle by a ball bearing 6. Upon the plate 5 are pivotally mounted several levers 10 having spring retaining-devices 12 and operating the parts to be controlled by means of flexible connexions 14 passing over guide-pulleys 15 and through the tubular core. The mechanism is enclosed within a case 17 having segmental slots 18 through which the levers 10 project.
Patent GB-190608304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Screw Gearing.
Inventor: URQUHART RIDLEY JAMES
Filed: 1906-04-06
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 8304. Urquhart, R. J. April 6. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Worm-gearing.-Relates to gearing in which two worm-wheels of different pitch gear with the same worm. Quick and slow pitch worm-wheels 4, 2, Fig. 1, are mounted loose on the shaft 1. Worms 11, mounted in a carrier 3 secured to the shaft 1, engage both worm-wheels simultaneously by means of two intersecting threads 14, 13, Fig. 4. Either worm-wheel may be used as driver, the shaft 1 and worm carrier 3 being free or held stationary to give different speeds.
Patent GB-190608554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Paper Fasteners and similar Sheet Metal Articles
Inventor: MAYBURY HENRY
Filed: 1906-04-09
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 8554. Maybury, H. April 9. Stamping; shearing.-Paper-fasteners and other sheet-metal articles are formed by a press having two dial-plate work-holders and three rams. The dial plates are formed with intermeshing, blankcarrying projections d, Fig. 4, arranged to bring a blank space alternately under the central cutting- out ram r, Fig. 3, running at twice the speed of the outer rams r<1>, r<2> which perform the finishing operation. The rams are reciprocated by crankpins on geared shafts s, s', s<2>, Fig. 2, the shaft s being the driver and running at twice the speed of the driven. When cne side only of the press is required, a combined wheel w, x is slid along the shaft s to engage the wheel x<1>. The shaft s<2> then remains idle and the shaft s<1> runs at double speed. By sliding the wheel x<1>, both side shafts may be rendered inopsrative. The cutting - out die is carried by a bridge j<2> held between nuts on the pivot pins of the dial plates. The latter are geared together and are rotated step by step by ratchet gear y operated from a cam n on the sbaft s<1>. The sheet is fed to the press by rolls (not shown) operated by ratchet gear and linkage from - a crank-pin on the pulley p. Waste metal passes . out through a hole h at the back of the framing.
Patent GB-190619667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Printing Presses.
Inventor: TURCK FREDERICK MATHEW
Filed: 1906-09-04
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 19,667. Turck, F. M. Sept. 4. Printing in several colours.-The machine is provided with two printing-cylinders 3, 4, Fig. 2. carrving two formes abreast and co-operating with one impression cylinder 2, two inking-apparatus of corresponding width and having the fountains 9, 19 divided so that inks of different colours may be used, and web-guiding rollers which can be rearranged in different ways for varying the lead of the web or webs according as it is required to print several impressions on one side, to perfect, or to print on one side of two webs. The web turning or guiding rollers 45, 46, Fig. 5, or 45, 46<a>, 47, Fig. 6, are mounted to rotate in a sliding frame 70, Fig. 2. The angled turning-rollers 45, 46, 46<a> are formed with a screw-thread 71 to prevent deviation of the paper. Fig. 5 shows the lead for perfecting a web 50. Fig. 6 shows the lead for printing several impressions on the same side of a web 51 ; a similar arrangement of rollers is used for printing on one side of two webs and associating the webs. In the inking-apparatus shown in Fig. 2, the rollers 7, 14, 16 are vibrated by cranks on the same inclined shaft. The upper perforating, feeding, and cutting cylinders 21, 22, 23, Fig. 2, are shown as mounted in a frame 20 pivoted at 33 and adjustable by means of a handle and cam. In order to avoid change of the cutting-cylinders 23 when printing-cylinders of different diameters, are used, the upper cutting- cylinder is driven by chain gearing from the printing-cylinder 4. In order to be able to use printing and impression cylinders of different diameters, reversible boxes or bearings 52, 53, 54, Fig. 8, are provided, in which the openings 59 are eccentric so that a different position 60 is assumed on reversal. Numbering wheels or cylinders or other devices may be substituted for one of the printing- cylinders.
Patent GB-190622309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Bottling of Aerated Liquids.
Inventor: SCHMOLLE ALPHONSE BERNARD
Filed: 1906-10-09
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 22,309. Schmolle, A. B. Oct. 9. Bottling. - R e - lates to means for preventing waste of carbonic-acid gas during snifting in the bottling of aerated liquid. The snifting g a s and liquid are passed into one or more separating - chambers in free communication with the gas-holder ; the gas or a portion of it expands and returns to the holder while the liquid passes away. The arrangement is such that the liquid remains in the chamber a sufficient length of time for the gas in solution to be disengaged. In operation, a snift valve b, on the pipe a through which the liquid passes to the bottling-apparatus (not shown), is operated in the ordinary way by a lever c, and the snifted gas and liquid pass through a pipe e to a chamber d. The gas passes back to the holder through a pipe f, and the liquid escapes through a pipe g and non-return valve h. The pipe g is bent up, as shown, so that the liquid only escapes on reaching a desired level. A second similar chamber i may be used, and the liquid may be heated to drive off the gas in solution. For dealing with liquids containing syrup, a filter is arranged in the chamber d. The filter consists of animal charcoal n placed between perforated plates m covered with asbestos cloth. The purified liquid issuing from the filter serves to wash the gas ; or the gas may be passed through pure water on its way to the gas-holder.
Patent GB-190622849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Insubmersible Ships and Boats.
Inventor: MILKER GUSTAVE
Filed: 1906-10-16
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 22,849. Milker, G. Oct. 16. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Sheathing; sinking, preventing; hulls.-Vessels are constructed of hollow seamless tubing 1, Fig. 1, of triangular cross-section with rounded edges. The tubes, which are brazed together, are either placed longitudinally, as shown in Fig. 2, or transversely, as shown in Figs. 6 and 7. When the tubes are large, the joints are protected by smaller tubes 3, Fig. 3, and the hull may be sheathed with iron bands 4, Fig. 4. For large ships, two sets of tubes are employed, the inner set 9, Fig. 5, being double the breadth of the outer set 8. Water-tight compartments 10 are formed in the tubes 1 by pieces of cork or other material. When the tubes are placed transversely, the ends 13 are bevelled, as shown in Fig. 6. A boat may be built of planks of the section shown in Fig. 8, laid upon an inner lining of metal tubes as described above, no other internal framing being necessary.
Patent GB-190702840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Boilers
Inventor: MOSHER CHARLES DELL
Filed: 1907-02-05
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 2840. Mosher, C. D. Feb. 5. Grant of Patent refused. Water-tube boilers.-In boilers of the kind indicated in Figs. 1 and 2, the tubes are withdrawn by passing them through the holes 14 until their lower ends are clear of the tube-plate, and then slanting them lengthways within the drum ; they can then be removed through the man-hole 16. Where the boiler casing is too close to the upper drum to enable the tubes to be passed through the holes 14, part of the casing may be made removable. The lower tubes of each bank may be removed direct by passing them into the uptake 19, which extends the length of the boiler.
Patent GB-190703920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cushions for Bed-pans and the like.
Inventor: ARNEGGER ULRICH
Filed: 1907-02-16
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 3920. Arnegger, U. Feb. 16. Bed-pans.-A cushion a for a bed-pan &c. b is provided with an aperture conforming to the circumference of the pan opening, and with a gap for the insertion of the pan when the wings are separated, and for the subsequent reception of the handle g. This enables the pan to be withdrawn without requiring the user to rise.
Patent GB-190704708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pistons and Piston Rods for Gas Engines.
Filed: 1907-02-26
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 4708. Soc. Anon. J. Cockerill. Jan. 14, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Pistons; piston-rods.-A water-cooled piston for double-acting gas-engines is constructed of two parts e, bolted together over a flange b forged on the piston-rod. The bolts are accessible through holes m closed by cover-plates n. The piston-rod is hollow for the circulation of cooling-water, which passes through passages p, q in the flange to the interior of the piston, and thence-through similar passages to the other end of the piston-rod.
Patent GB-190705815-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Metal Window Wedge
Inventor: GREEN EDWIN
Filed: 1907-03-11
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 5815. Green, E., and Brindley, W. March 11. Wedges.-A wedge for insertion between the sashes of windows comprises a metal plate a from which a spring tongue b is bent up. A hole a' for securing a chain c may be formed with a turned-up spike, which may be pressed into the wood of the window. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 25, 342, A.D. 1901.]
Patent GB-190717262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Cycle Toe Clips.
Inventor: FRANKENBURG HYMAN
Filed: 1907-07-29
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 17,262. Frankenburg, H. July 29. Pedals, toe-clips for. A cycle toeclip is made in the form of a strip of steel or other springy material provided at its ends with pins or holes to engage with corresponding holes or pins upon the end plates of the pedal. As shown in Fig. 1, outwardly projecting pins 3 on the strip 1 engage holes 6 in the pedal plates, projections 8 preventing the strip from rocking. The strip may be permanently bent so that its ends tend to spring together, and in this case, it carries inwardly projecting pins preferably provided with heads; or the pedal plates may carry pins to engage a single hole or one of a number of holes at each end of the strip. For further security, the pins may in each case be provided with screw-threads to carry a nut or cap, or they may be cross-drilled to receive a split cotter. Instead of providing the pedal with projections 8 to prevent rocking, the ends of the strip may be bent outwardly to fit under the end plates. The strip may be U-shaped in cross-section so as to present a rounded surface to the rider's boot. The clip may also be made of a piece of steel or other wire provided at its ends with loops or pins to engage the corresponding parts on the pedal.
Patent GB-190717292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Burning Gaseous Fuel and in Burners therefor.
Inventor: GRABAU HANS EDGAR
Filed: 1907-07-29
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 17,292. Grabau, H. E. July 29. Blowpipe burners.-Relates to a method of burning gaseous fuel described in connexion with a burner for use with portable tools, such as soldering - irons, and for similar purposes. Steam, supplied through a nozzle D from a generator C in front of the mouthpiece, draws air with it through apertures a<2>, a<3> into the mixing-chamber A, and the mixture thus produced meets, and to some extent draws in, a mixture of gas or vapour and air supplied by a Bunsen device B. Water is supplied continuously to the generator through an annular capillary passage, or through a wad of asbestos &c., and may be regulated by a screwed plug F', Fig. 2, with a taper cut on it. In a modification, the generator takes the form of a coiled tube and the outlet of steam &c. is regulated by a needle valve in the nozzle D; slight constructional modifications are also made.