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Patent GB-190506682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Filed: 1905-03-29
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 6682. Warwick Machinery Co., [General Electric Co.]. March 29. Combinations of interdependent valves.- A gas producing apparatus for use with a turbine is provided with interconnected oil, air and water supply valves actuated by the movements of the governor. The governor rod 71 is connected to a lever 72 mounted on a shaft 75, which also forms the spindle of the air-supply valve. The lever has a slotted end engaging with a crank on a spindle 77 carrying an arm 87 adapted to actuate pawls 83 supported by arms 80 from a collar on the spindle and adapted to actuate two ratchet-wheels 85. The ratchetwheels are mounted on the oil-valve spindle 59, and one pawl is adapted to open the valve and the other to close it, but it has periods of rest distinct from the movements of the air valve. The water-supply valve may be actuated by means of an arm 92 on the oil-valve spindle.
Patent GB-190512794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosive Mines or Projectiles.
Inventor: COMBIE THOMAS GERALD FITZGIBBO
Filed: 1905-06-21
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 12.794. McCombie, T. G. F., and Mac- Ilwaine, J. B. S. June 21. Explosive mines; projectiles ; fuses for projectiles. -A submarine contact mine 2, Figs. 3 and 15, is attached by lines 4, 5 to a buoy 3, Fig. 2, and an anchor 1, Fig. 1. The anchor 1 consists of a shell, which before being fired from a gun contains the buoy and mine, the latter being enclosed by the former. On entering the water, a potassium or sodium fuse 34 in the plug 31 ignites a charge in the chamber 33 and the plug is blown out. A charge of compressed air in the chamber 38 then expels the mine 2 and the buoy 3, and finally compressed air in the upper part of the buoy drives the piston 44 downwards and expels the mine from the buoy. The mine is constructed with frangible arms 25, which assume radial positions when the mine is liberated. Each arm contains a water fuse similar to that shown in Fig. 6, for exploding the mine when an arm is fractured by contact with a passing vessel. The fuse consists of a plug 12 carrying a charge 16 of potassium or sodium, for the ignition of a priming-charge 13. Water reaches the inlet 18 by passing around the threads of the timing-screw 12, or it may be admitted directly, the time interval, when such is required, being obtained by the interposition of a suitable length of fuse cord between the water igniter and the priming-charge. The mine may be rendered self-destructive either by closing the inner ends of the arms 25 by soluble plugs which in the course of time admit water to the fuse, or by providing in the buoy a tube 48 containing corrosive liquid and having two soluble plugs 50, 51. The shell 1 may be formed with a flat or cup-shaped nose 8, and in a modified form, for use as a projectile torpedo, it may be constructed with a water fuse in the side or base, and with a soft nose, so that on striking the sides of a vessel it will immediately sink and explode beneath the vessel.
Patent GB-190515384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elevator or Conveyor Apparatus for the Exterior of Buildings.
Inventor: HESS MARIE
Filed: 1905-07-26
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 15,384. Hess, M. July 26, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lifts; fire-escape type of apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for raising and lowering persons or goods on the exterior of a building. The cage 1 hangs on a belt 2, wound on the drum of a winding-apparatus, located on the ceiling of the uppermost story and regulated by two brakes, one operated from the cage through a rope 32 and lever 9, and the other put into action by adjusting the tension of a spring 14, by a screw spindle 12 and nut 13, according to the load to be lowered. The winding-apparatus may be operated by the handle 19 acting through chain and sprocket gearing. Rotating with the drum is a projection adapted to press together springs 21, 22, and to close an electric bell circuit if the switch 23 be closed, so as to give warning if any unauthorized person operates the lift. The supporting-belt 2 passes through the window aperture, the sill of which has a guide-roller 24. The front, back, and bottom sides of the cage are of metal, connected together by hinges, the side walls being of fabric. The cage has a bar at its lower end on each end of which a wheel 26 is located, adapted to run about the middle of opened shutters 27. Curved bars 29, guide-rollers 30, and bent springs 31 are also provided to facilitate the passage of the cage over sills and the like, the former serving also to open fully any shutters that may be in a position to impede the motion of the cage. The axles of two separate winding-drums may be connected together so that the descent of one cage effects the ascent of another.
Patent GB-190516567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automobiles.
Inventor: DELP CHRISTOPH
Filed: 1905-08-15
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 16,567. Delp, C. Aug. 15. Motor road vehicles.-The general arrangement of an endless-track automobile is shown in Fig. 1. On each side of the vehicle, a framework G, movable vertically in guides H, carries grooved wheels M which rua on the tongued interior of the rigid rim N. The two lower wheels M are driven by chains from the transverse shaft O, which is driven either backward or forward from the motor shaft 3 through bevel-gearing. The vehicle is steered by the swivelling fore-carriage B. The rail-rings N are so disposed relatively to the body of the vehicle that they carry the greater part of the load.
Patent GB-190518423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Porcelain Tooth Facings.
Inventor: POSTON LEON LEROY
Filed: 1905-09-12
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 18,423. Poston, L. L. Sept. 12. Teeth, artificial.- An artificial tooth is constructed with its back in rightangular form. The vertical portion 2, Fig. 2, is provided with a dovetail groove 4 which extends below the horizontal portion 3. The backing-plate 5, Fig. 4, is of corresponding shape and is provided with a wire 6, fitting into the groove 4 in the tooth.
Patent GB-190525768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Insulating Electric Wires or Cables.
Inventor: CORIDORI PAOLO
Filed: 1905-12-11
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 25,768. Coridori, P. Dec. 11. Conductors, supports or holders for; insulators.- In methods of supporting conductors of the type described in Specification No. 14,889, A.D. 1905, in which circular groups of spherical insulators placed between the conductor and an external sheath, serve to support the conductor, a sleeve h, Fig. 1, is placed between the conductor g and the balls s, the said sleeve being provided with constrictions h<1> to serve as seats for the balls. The sleeve surrounding the conductor may consist of spherical bodies threaded on the entire length of the conductor, and that enclosing the circle of balls is made, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5, with a loose section b through which the conductor and balls can be introduced laterally. The joints in the sections are grooved and ribbed, and channels v are provided round the circumference so that the parts can be wired together ; the various sleeves m may be connected to one another by tubes i, Fig. 3, caoutchouc, vulcanized fibre, and the like, which are forced into grooves at the ends of the sleeves by suitable bands f.
Patent GB-190526358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Securing Shoes to the Feet of Horses and other Quadrupeds.
Inventor: GIBB ROBERT HAMILTON
Filed: 1905-12-18
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 2 6 , 3 5 8. Gibb, R. H., and Elliott, J. D. W. Dec. 18. Fixing; treads. - The sole-plate a, Fig. 3, to which the shoe or wearing-surface f is attached, is formed with heel cups or sockets b for the bars, and also with heel and toe fastening-bands d, e, respectively, the.whole of the parts being formed from one piece of metal. The toe band e is formed with a loop 2<x>, and the ends of the heel bands d are drawn together and secured by a bolt 4, which may be at the side as shown in Fig. 3, or may pass through an eye 2, Fig. 5, on the toe band e. The wearing-surfacef of metal, rubber, &c., is grooved at k on its lower surface, and may be attached by screws or rivets g, Fig. 3, to the shoe. Screws w, Fig. 8, and spikes 6, Fig 3, may be used to fix the sole-plate more firmly to the hoof.
Patent GB-190601004-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Treatment of Zinciferous Ores and Metallurgical Products.
Inventor: GILLIES JAMES HYNDES
Filed: 1906-01-13
Granted: 1907-04-13
Abstract: 1004. Gillies, J. H. Jan. 13. Zinc sulphate. - Crushed zinciferous ores and metallurgical products, particularly refractory zinc sulphides, are first roasted in a reverberatory or muffle furnace with regulation of the temperature to form a maximum amount of zinc sulphate and a minimum amount of sulphates and a maximum amount of oxides of other metals. The hot ores are then fed continuously into an upwardly moving current of dilute sulphuric acid ; strong acid may, in addition, be introduced with the ore. If copper or iron sulphates are present in solution, they may be removed with zinc oxide. Finally, the zinc-sulphate solution is continuously separated from the gangue and mineral particles in settling- vessels arranged in series or groups. The zinc sulphate may be removed by crystallization, and is preferably converted into oxide for use as a pigment. The mineral particles and slimes with the residues from the leaching.vessel are smelted.
Patent GB-190601548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Chairs for Public Buildings.
Inventor: HETTERMAN ANNA ELISA
Filed: 1906-01-20
Granted: 1907-01-19
Abstract: 1548. Hetterman, A. E. Jan. 20. Chairs; seats.-Chairs for theatres, concert-halls, and other public buildings are constructed with a folding back and a perpendicular tilting seat, which may be folded up to allow a free gangway to the theatre exit. One end of the back b, which is hinged at the middle and folds up as shown, is hinged to the extension of one of the rear legs a, and the other end is adapted to fit into a recess c in the extension of the other rear leg. The seat h, which is hinged to the cross-bar d or pivoted to a rod i fitted thereto, rests on the ledge g of the cross-bar d when in use. Weights attached to the hinged side of the seat normally hold it in a vertical position. The legs a are preferably screwed to the underside of the floor. To place additional seats alongside the seat shown, it is only necessary to provide additional front and rear legs furnished with a seat and back. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 13,361, A.D. 1888.]
Patent GB-190601596-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Process of Making Indigo.
Inventor: RAHTJEN ARNOLD
Filed: 1906-01-22
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 1596. Rahtjen, A., and Stephan, C. Jan. 22. Dyes, artificial; alpha-thioisatin. - Isatinanilide, dissolved or suspended in a neutral or slightly alkaline solution, is treated with sulphuretted hydrogen. At ordinary temperatures, intermediate products, such as alpha-thioisatin, are formed, which are converted into indigo by heating, with or without a further introduction of sulphuretted hydrogen, by oxidation with air, &c., or by the addition of acids or alkalies. At higher temperatures indigo is produced directly. Specifications No. 15,497, A.D. 1899, and No. 6878, A.D. 1901, are referred to.
Patent GB-190615057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrenches.
Inventor: BARNES ERNEST ALFRED
Filed: 1906-07-02
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 15,057. Barnes, E. A. July 2. Wrenches. - Comprises a form of wrench of the type in which one arm is arranged to be pivoted in any one of a number of recesses in the other. A suitably-shaped jaw A, Fig. 1, is formed on a stem B which is notched on the side remote from the jaw. A second suitably-shaped jaw F with its stem D is formed by bending sheet metal into a U-shape, and slides on the stem B. A projection I on a piece of metal formed integrally with, or riveted to, the stem D, engages the notches on the stem and forms a fulcrum around which either of the stems can be rotated relatively to the other, thus causing the two jaws to approach one another. The jaw E is made solid by the insertion of a filling-piece F, which may be riveted to, or formed integrally with, the sheet-metal stem. In some cases, the stems may be fixed relatively to one another, by inserting a notched wedge G between the inner notched face of the filling-piece F and the stem B, the apparatus then being used as an ordinary solid spanner, by rotating the stem B. A bar K, pivoted to the lower end of the stem B, can be rotated until its ends engage recesses at the bottom of the stem D, thus securing the wrench in a compact position when not in use. In a modified form of the apparatus, the inner face of the stem B is notched to correspond with the notches on the filling-piece F.
Patent GB-190617818-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Link Gear and Guide for Causing the Temporary or Periodical Stoppage or Dwell of Parts of Mechanism Moved by other Continuously Acting Parts.
Inventor: PINKERT GEORG
Filed: 1906-08-08
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 17,818. Pinkert, G. Aug. 8. Connecting-rods.-A device for operating the auxiliary or suction pistons of explosion motors, affording a periodic cessation of movement, and applicable also for slide valves of steam-engines and pumps, and for sewing-machines &c., comprises an arrangement of levers 1, Fig. 2, forming a parallelogram connecting an upper rod 6 to a lower rod 7, which is actuated by a crank 8 and a connecting - rod 10. The links 1 and rods 6, 7 are enclosed in a casing 12 and a cover; formed with grooves 14, 17, 18 to guide the pins of the linkwork, the grooves 17, 18 being so shaped as to allow the links 1 to move sideways during a portion of the stroke, corresponding to the period of rest of the piston &c., which is connected to the upper rod 6 by a pin 16. Fig. 12 shows a modification in which cross-heads 23, 25 are attached to the rods 6, 7, enabling the parallelograms to be completely extended. Modifications are described in which the links 1 are of different lengths, and in which one side of the parallelogram is omitted. If there is insufficient space for the lateral movement of the links, a pair of parallelograms forming a lazy-tongs mechanism may be employed. Fig. 15 shows a modification in which the rod 7 is connected by parallelograms 1 to two auxiliary pistons. The rod 7, Fig. 2, may be driven directly by the cross-head of the engine, or the pin 3 may be driven directly by the connecting-rod 10.
Patent GB-190626871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Sugar.
Inventor: NEWTON-CLARE EDWARD THOMAS
Filed: 1906-11-26
Granted: 1908-01-25
Abstract: 26,871. Clare, E. T. Newton-. Nov. 26. Evaporating cane juice.-Amorphous sugar is obtained direct from cane juices by heating them and continuously delivering them to a vacuum chamber, in which they are stirred and reduced to a dry powder. The juice or syrup is pumped &c. through a coil 5 situated in a heating chamber 2 to a vacuum chamber 1, in which it is stirred and fed forward by an agitator 11. The sugar is discharged without breaking the vacuum either continuously by a piston 13 and valve 16, or intermittently by means of one or more hoppers, which can be put into communication, a vacuum being created in the bottom hopper after each discharge.
Patent GB-190629090-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coin-freed Game Apparatus.
Inventor: RANGER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1906-12-20
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 29,090. Ranger, W. H., and Hancock, F. W. Dec. 20. Games played with balls, pegs, and cups.-In a coin-freed game apparatus in which balls are projected into cups, a movable disk or director i with projecting pins is arranged to deflect the balls so that they pass into the winning cups n, operate a checkdelivery device, and thence pass to the storage channel. The dish, which is rotated by an external handle m and suitable gearing, is arranged below an opening c in a circular shoot b, the balls being projected from a tangential shoot a after delivery by a separator s.
Patent GB-190702733-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Coal Cutting Machine.
Inventor: STIEPEL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1907-02-04
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 2733. Stiepel, F. Feb. 4. Undercutting &c.-In a coal - cutting machine, a segmental cutting-tool 10 is mounted on an arm 9, pivoted at 8 to the topplate 1 of a truck, and resting on races 11, 12. The other end of the arm 9 is formed with vertical guide-jaws 7, engaging an eccentric 6 actuated by gearing 3, 4 mounted on the truck.
Patent GB-190703756-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliance for Prevention of Skidding of Wheels of Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: JONES SIDNEY GEORGE
Filed: 1907-02-15
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 3756. Jones, S. G. Feb. 15. Slipping of wheels, preventing.-To prevent skidding of the wheels of motor-vehicles on greasy roads, a squeegee A is adapted to clean the road in front of the wheel. The squeegee is held out of action by a spring D, and can be lowered on to the road by a lever C and rod B.
Patent GB-190704002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Indicators for Medicine Bottles.
Inventor: SWOPE ALFRED ROBERTS
Filed: 1907-02-18
Granted: 1908-02-18
Abstract: 4002. Swope, A. R. Feb. 18. Time reminders. - An attachment for a medicine bottle to indicate the time at which the next dose of medicine should. be taken, comprises a flexible base which has means for attaching it to the bottle, and is provided with a rotary dial having indications thereon. In Fig. 1, the central body portion 1 is provided with flexible flaps 2 coated with adhesive compound. The base has a solid or tubular pivot 5 for the dial 6, which is marked with numbers for indicating hours, any one of which may be caused to register with the index 8. The base and dial may. be made of cardboard or celluloid.
Patent GB-190710057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Wheels and Tyres.
Inventor: ALLEN ROBERT BAYNES
Filed: 1907-04-30
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 10,057. Allen, R. B. April 30. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims; slipping, preventing, attachments to wheels for.-A pneumatic tyre F is formed in sections each fitted in a rim section D which is pivoted endways in fixed brackets C. When side-slip occurs, the tread section rocks into the position shown in Fig. 2, causing a metal edge H or the like to contact with the ground. The sections are returned to and maintained in their normal position by means of springs G.
Patent GB-190711236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Tobacco Pipe Cleaners
Inventor: WALKER GEORGE
Filed: 1907-05-14
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 11,236. Walker, G. May 14. Tobacco-pipe cleaners; smokers' combination articles. -A tobacco - pipe cleaner of the rod type is provided with a sheath 1 the cap 8 of which contains an absorbent pad 10 for cleaning the rod. The pad is perforated to permit the passage of the cleaner rod 6, which is flexible and is provided with a head 7. Fig. 2 shows a smokers' combination article comprising the cleaner, a picker, a spoon, and a stopper. The upper surface of the cap 8 and the lower surface of the head 7 are hollowed out to receive the dirt that is scraped off the rod.
Patent GB-190711403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Craped or Goffered Paper, particularly suitable for Packing Purposes.
Inventor: LOEBBECKE GEORG
Filed: 1907-05-15
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 11,403. Loebbecke, G. May 15. . Paper bags.-Paper bags for containing grain, cement, &c. are made of strong craped or goffered paper, which may be produced in the manner described in Specification No. 11,403, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Paper &c.].
Patent GB-190712078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ironing Machines.
Inventor: ELPHICK THOMAS ALEXANDER
Filed: 1907-05-24
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 12,078. Elphick, T. A. May 24. Ironing-machines.-In ironing-machines of the type set forth in Specification No. 22,321, A.D. 1905, wherein a flexible table reciprocates between a single heated roller and two supporting-rollers, the table passes over rollers mounted in a sliding frame, so that the sliding frame and table as a whole may reciprocate ; or the table may be caused to travel continuously around the rollers. The heated roller a, mounted in adjustable bearings, rests upon the supporting-rollers b. The flexible table or apron c passes over the supporting-rollers d, d' which are mounted upon the sliding frame j. The rollers a, b are driven by any suitable mechanism, so that when the frame j is locked to the main frame x, the apron is caused to travel continuously around the rollers d. If, however, the frame j is locked to the apron, the two as a whole may be caused to reciprocate by reversing the direction of rotation of the rollers a, b at suitable intervals. The locking-mechanism is shown in Fig. 3. When the lever g<3> is lifted, a pin g<1> slides into a hole c<4> and so locks the frame to the apron. If the lever is lowered, the pin g<1> is withdrawn and a bell crank g<4> engages with the projection x<4> of the main frame. The apron may carry shaped pads for convenience in ironing shirts, collars, &c., and may consist of one or more pieces of fabric connected by strips of suitable material. Additional series of rollers may be used.
Patent GB-190712951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments to Corsets and other Garments.
Inventor: PARKER WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1907-06-04
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 12,951. Parker, W. J. June 4. Corsets; stays or stiffeners; undervests.-A corset shield, applicable also to bodices, consists of a sheet of leather or other thin springy material of a truncated conical or rectangular form, curved before use to fit the wearer and extending some distance above and a greater distance below the waist ; a series of slots l, m are provided to allow of adjustment during wear, and the edges are skived. The shield is attached to the corset either by sewing through the holes n or by means of pockets on the corset, which may be at the angles as at o or along the lower edges as at p. In some cases, the shield may be fastened round the waist by tapes ; or a pair of shields may be connected by tapes at the back. Several sheets may be cemented together to form one shield.
Patent GB-190718408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Postal Stamping Machines.
Inventor: SYLBE PAUL
Filed: 1907-08-14
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 18,408. Sylbe, P. Aug. 14. Feeding sheets. - In a postmarking-machine the letters a are placed on an horizontal' rotating feeddisk d between a following fence c pivoted loosely on the central shaft and a reciprocating fence b fixed to the shaft and oscillated by a cam-operated lever e so as to bring the front letter &c. at the right time into proximity with the revolving pneumatic suction roller g. By this roller the letters are fed past readily-interchangeable printing-rollers h, preferably driven by friction from the roller g, to a delivery disk i having a central cylindrical portion k with bristles l or other clamps or catches thereon to hold the letters by their inner edges in an upright position.
Patent GB-190720310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cut-off Valves.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1907-09-11
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 20,310. Lake, H. W., [Vincent, M. F., Voast, A. B. van, Wagner, H., and Vincent, E. G.]. Sept. 11. Sliding valves.-Relates to sliding valves in which wedges are employed to press. the valves upon their seats, the object being to facilitate and render more certain the working of the wedges. The valve is provided with a stem-nut 2 adapted to travel upon the stem and formed integral with the upper wedge or wedges 2<a>. One face of the lower wedge 5 is vertical, the other faces of the wedges being inclined as shown. A foot 5<c> is provided on the lower wedge to abut against a projection 1<a> on the valve casing. The wedges 2<a>, 5 are retained in position by projections on the backs of the valve gates 3, 4, but a little vertical play is permitted between the wedges and valve gates.