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Patent GB-190505387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Fog or Danger Signalling on Railways and for like purposes
Inventor: BLAKEMORE EDWARD
Filed: 1905-03-15
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 5387. Blakemore, E. March 15. Detonator apparatus; contacts, mechanical.-In a detonator apparatus, a mechanical treadle operated by the train wheels releases a hammer head, which falls and explodes the detonator contained in a horizontally-sliding magazine. Fig. 1 shows a side view, and Fig. 2 an end view of the apparatus. A hammer head a sliding in V-guides b is raised in opposition to a coiled spring d by a manuallyoperated lever e moving on a pivot f and engaging a projection a' on the head a. A pivoted catch i is then moved by a spring into position under the raised head a, and supports the head until a passing train wheel depresses a segmental treadle n, a lever k, and a connecting-rod l to withdraw the catch i, when the hammer a falls upon a firing pin p situated in a bridge b<1> over the detonator magazine c. A projection a<2> on the head a then remains in contact with a tapered projection i<1> on the catch i, thus pressing the upper part of this catch i outwards against the spring j, and retaining the treadle n in the lowered inoperative position below the track rails until the lever e is again operated to raise the head a. Alternatively, the projections a<2>, i<1> may be dispensed with by the employment of a vertical extended portion a<3> of the head a to press the catch i outwards in the lower inoperative position. The magazine c with the detonator chambers c' is automatically moved along its guides t at each operation, to present a fresh detonator to the hammer, by a rod r attached to the lever e engaging studs q on the magazine c. A fork s pivoted on the end of the lever e drops over a stud q to retain the magazine in the correct firing position. The magazine may be provided with twin cartridge chambers, side by side to ensure firing, and electric contacts may be made by the magazine at the end of its travel, closing a circuit to announce the exhaustion of the detonator chambers to the operator.
Patent GB-190507075-A (GB)
Title: Electrically Controlled Device for Operating Valves of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MAIN JAMES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-04-04
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 7075. Main, J. A. April 4. Gas and like engines; valves and valve-gear.- The inlet valve is closed by a solenoid. Thespindle A is fitted with an iron plunger B passing through a solenoid C, the current for which is supplied by a storage battery, magneto machine, or other source. The weight of the valve E and plunger B is taken by a light helical spring F, fitted around the valve-spindle or an extension A' thereof, so that the valve E is. easily opened by the suction of the motor, and is smartly closed by the solenoid at, before, or after the commencement of compression. The compression of the spring F can be adjusted by the nuts H. Governing.-A timing-switch may be conveniently arranged to bring the solenoid C into action at an earlier or later period of the engine stroke, to vary the supply of combustible or the degree of compression.
Patent GB-190512259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Copying Machines.
Inventor: LIENHARD ROBERT ALFRED
Filed: 1905-06-13
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 12,259. Lienhard, R. A. June 13. Carving and shaping by cutting.-In a machine for reproducing ornaments on a reduced scale, the spindles a, o, carrying the blank c and pattern p, are driven, at a speed which gradually decreases as the cutter 3 and feeler move away from the centres of the spindles a, o, by means of a worm-wheel and worm d, e, and a disk i which is pressed by a spring j against a friction wheel 11 on a shaft 7, driven at a constant speed by the same belt 4 as the cutter 3, the wheel 11 being pulled along the splined shaft 7, away from the centre of the .disk i, and against the action of a spring 15, by a cord 16 attached to the lever 18 of the reducing-mechanism between the feeler and cutter carriages r, l. The spindles a, o are connected by gearing l, m, n, and, the carriage r is traversed at a speed which varies with the speed of rotation of the spindles a, o by a screw t, gearing v, and belt x.
Patent GB-190513066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Filed: 1905-06-24
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 13,066. United Kingdom Self-Adjusting anti-Friction Metallic Packing Syndicate, and Bell. A. R. June 24. Lubricators. - A condensation lubricator for locomotives, traction engines, motor-car engines, &c. iscombined with a siphon, needle, or similar lubricator to continue the supply of lubricant when the steam pressure is removed. The lubricator is connected to the cylinder &c. by the pipe 14, and when it is under the action of steam pressure the valve 8 is raised, closing the outlet 10. Steam condenses in the reservoir 1 and displaces lubricant, which overflows through the pipe 16 the valve 20 being open. When the steam pressure is removed, the valve 8 opens and lubricant is supplied through the pipe 10 by means of the wicks 23, fastened by wires 24 to the float 25. In a modification, the siphon lubricator is placed above the reservoir 1. Transparent lengths may be inserted in either of the pipes 10, 14, 16 to provide sight-feed action.
Patent GB-190521364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricating Apparatus in which Solid or Semi-solid Grease or Lubricant is used.
Inventor: HOCHGESAND JEAN NEPOMUCENE
Filed: 1905-10-20
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 21,364. Hochgesand, J. N. Oct. 20. Lubricators. - A lubricator for supplying grease &c. consists of a cylindrical body a, fitted with a piston c and screwed on to a base d. A grease cartridge e, which when detached has a conical cover of. the same shape as the piston c, is inserted in the body a and abuts against the annular shoulder a<2>. The bottom e<1> of the cartridge e rests on the seat d<2> on the based. The piston c fits the inside of the cartridge e and forces the grease from the outlet d'.
Patent GB-190522935-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mounting for Coal Cutting Machines.
Filed: 1905-11-08
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 22,935. Armaturen - und Maschinen - fabrik "Westfalia." Akt.-Ges. Nov. 9, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Undercutting &c. rock drills. - Relates to an undercutting-mounting for percussive rock drills which obviates the recoil produced in the ordinary type of mounting in which the drill cradle is carried in a pan or eye and held by a screw; The cradle k is rotatably carried in a fork c by two pivots g situated in the plane of the reciprocating piston. The fork c is carried by a column a and the drill may be turned about the pivots g by means of the lever f. When the drill is used for making horizontal cuts, the fork c is turned down about the joint b. When the drill is used for drilling and not for undercutting, the fork c is removed and the drill secured by means of the usual pin.
Patent GB-190523670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Recovery of Fats and the like.
Filed: 1905-11-17
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 23,670. Kremer, C., and Ges. f³r Abwasserklõrung. Nov. 17. Fats and fatty oils.-In treating large quantities of sewage &c. for the recovery of fats, a number of the vessels described in Specification No. 14,461, A.D. 1903, are combined to form a battery. A vessel b is provided with partitions m which do not extend to the bottom, and in each of the compartments is fixed one of the fat-collectors consisting of a vessel c with perforated cover j, an inner fat-collector proper h, and an outer vessel a. The sewage is fed on to the covers j by outlets o from a main conduit n, and flows away, by the pipes d. The edges may be serrated in order to prevent uneven flowing of the liquid in case of waring.
Patent GB-190614520-A (GB)
Title: Portable Acetylene Lamp
Inventor: BASILLE HENRI ADOLPHE
Filed: 1906-06-25
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 14,520. Basille, H. A. June 25. Acetylene.- Water is supplied to the carbide receptacle a of the cylindrical generator through an orifice h and a small whistleshaped tube f, which is incompletely closed by a tongue g, leaving a narrow slit between it and the edges of the tube. The orifice h is regulated by a needle-valve i operated by a milled head j. The carbide rests on a movable disk c provided with a spindle d by means of which the spent carbide is removed. The acetylene escapes through a tapered tube with a tongue analogous to that for the water supply and a tube k, and is thence conducted to the burner by a flexible tube l. The generator is provided with a hook r or the like for attaching it to the belt.
Patent GB-190617643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing on Tin Plate to Obtain Dead or Dull Impressions.
Inventor: GARDNER CLEMENT SANKEY BEST
Filed: 1906-08-04
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 17,643. Gardner, C. S. B. Aug. 4. Printing on metal plates.-In order to produce on tin-plate impressions having a rough or dead appearance as described in Specifications No. 11,745, A.D. 1901, and No. 20,288, A.D. 1903, a transfer sheet of rough canvas or other roughened pliable material is employed on the transfer cylinder instead of the smooth rubber sheet usually employed.
Patent GB-190620974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governing Arrangements and Valves for Fluid Pressure Motors.
Inventor: HOUGH EDWARD STAMFORD
Filed: 1906-09-21
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 20,974. Hough, E. S. Sept. 21. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Rotary disk valves.-A valve for controlling the admission o f steam o r other fluid to turbines or other fluid-pressure motors comprises a seating f provided with radial slots j, Fig. 4, on which a slotted valve b, Fig. 3, is arranged to be rotated, as shown in Fig. 2. The slots c, Fig. 3, in the disk b are the same length as the slots j, but one edge thereof is out of the radial line so that a fine regulation of the steam &c. may be effected. In a modification, the movable disk is provided with ports out of the radial lines and having parallel edges of sufficient width to allow the ports in the fixed disk to be fully open in one position. The operating-handle h, Fig. 1, works between limiting- stops i.
Patent GB-190626766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inverted Burner Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Filed: 1906-11-24
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 26,766. Deutsche Gasgl³hlicht Akt.- Ges. (Auerges.). Nov. 28, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Inverted incandescent lamps.-In this lamp, which is similar in type to that described in Specification No. 26,765, A.D. 1906, a series of flues m are arranged adjacent to, or are grouped around, one or more burners and mantles. Several mantles may be surrounded by a common cylinder h, as shown in Fig. 2, or a separate cylinder may be provided for each mantle. The arrangement of a number of flues around the flames breaks up gusts of air, and renders the lamp suitable for outdoor lighting. Specification No. 23,649, A.D. 1899, is referred to.
Patent GB-190628625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Tyres of Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: FENTON JOHN
Filed: 1906-12-15
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 28,625. Fenton, J., and Tetlow, J. R. Dec. 15. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic ; felloes or rims.-Relates to tyres of the type in which fabric arranged edgeways round the felloe is secured between side flanges bolted to the felloe. A continuous strip of fabric 4, with or without rubber, is wound edgeways around a curved felloe 1, and is held in position by flanges 3 and bolts or screws 6. The wooden felloe is strengthened by a metal band 7, or the flanges and felloe may be of metal and in one piece. The inside of each flange may be roughened, and a metal ring may be interposed within the strips.
Patent GB-190700032-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Appliances fo Reproducing Lippmann Photographs by Means of Reflected Light
Filed: 1907-01-01
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 32. Zeiss, C., [Firm of]. Sept. 10, 1906, [date applied for under Pdtents Act, 1901]. Optical projection apparatus. -To obviate the necessity for the use of obliquely incident light for the subjective or objective projection of Lippmann or other photographs produced by stationary light waves, apparatus shown diagrammatically by Fig. 1 is employed. The photograph d is placed behind a lens c and illuminated from an opening b and mirror a. The entrace pupil b<1> and the exit pupil at which the eye e is placed are thus brought side by side. Fig. 2 shows a modification in which the photograph d is projected into the image d'. The apparatus may take a binocular form.
Patent GB-190702359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic View-finders.
Filed: 1907-01-30
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 2359. Rathenower Optische-Industrie- Ansalt vorm. E. Busch Akt. - Ges. Oct. 30, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lenses; optical instruments; reflectors.-A photographic view-finder has a surface of double curvature, similar to a saddle-surface, the principal curves being opposite, and is devised for the purpose of obtaining an upright and laterally unreversed image. Such a surface may be used as the reflecting surface in conjunction with a sight, or a lens a<1>, Fig. 4, having such a surface may be used in combination with a plane mirror s at forty-five degrees. The surface is obtained by rotating a section of a circle b, Fig. 2, round an axis such as P<1>, P<2>, which is thus the locus of the centres of curvature of the convex element. In order to obviate distortion completely, the curvature of the lower part R gradually increases towards the upper part, where the curvature is indicated by R'. The exact form of surface necessary can be obtained graphically or analytically. The finder does not give a real image ; the image consists of two parts, namely, a real image from the concave element, and a virtual image produced by the convex element. The focal lines produced by the concave element can be collected on a focusing screen.
Patent GB-190703606-A (GB)
Title: Improved Spinning Apparatus for the Production of Single Threads from Solutions.
Inventor: MUELLER OSCAR
Filed: 1907-02-13
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 3606. M³ller, O. Feb. 13. Cellulose.-Single threads of artificial silk are produced by means of an apparatus in which a vessel b, containing the spinning solution and provided with an exchangeable perforated bottom d, is partly enclosed by a vessel g into which t h e precipitating-l i q u i d flows from a pipe f, and from which it flows through holes g<1> to a guiding-cylinder h, containing precipitating-liquid, preferably above the level of the perforated bottom d. The precipitating - liquid is drawn off at the bottom of the cylinder to ensure a constant flow of fresh liquid parallel to the axis. By means of an exchangeable nozzle a connected to the supply pipe, spinning - liquid is constantly supplied to the vessel b, through the bottom of which it issues in threads of the desired fineness.
Patent GB-190703797-A (GB)
Title: Improved Attachment for Bags and Suit Cases for Carrying Umbrellas, Walking Sticks and the like.
Inventor: NEWSON REGINALD JOHN
Filed: 1907-02-15
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 3797. Newson, R. J. Feb. 15. Parcel-carriers.-Umbrellas, walking-sticks, &c. are detachably secured to bags and suit-cases by means of a device comprising a flat stiff body a, which is connected to the handle or grip of the suit-case &c. by straps b. Elastic straps e hold the umbrellas &c., and a name-plate g may be provided.
Patent GB-190705521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Pins.
Inventor: DOUGLAS RICHARD
Filed: 1907-03-07
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 5521. Douglas, R. March 7. Safety-pins.-The pin A and body member B cross one another without touching, forming a single loop 11 at one end so that the pin can be turned until the material is on the body member B, as shown in Fig. 4. The opening 14 to the shield is formed close to the body member B.
Patent GB-190706402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Journal Bearing Liners and the like.
Inventor: WAGNER MAX
Filed: 1907-03-16
Granted: 1908-03-16
Abstract: 6402. Wagner, M. March 16. Brasses ; linings. -A bearing liner or plate is composed of a combination of resistant metal and soft metal, in which the skeleton 8 serving to strengthen the soft metal is combined with an outer liner or the like, the skeleton and liner being connected together by casting either by means of a number of studs, which may be conical as at 10, or by turned-up edges, lugs, &c.
Patent GB-190710192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vacuum Pans for Boiling Syrup.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1907-05-02
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 10,192. Willis, P. R. J., [Irazoqui, J.]. May 2. Concentrating syrups; evaporators.-A vacuum pan D for boiling sugar is heated by means of a jacket B and cross-tubes J arranged in vertical tiers. A capped tube L is provided for the insertion of test-tubes. The removable cover O communicates with a valved exhaust pipe P, a feed-pipe R, and a pipe S whereby compressed air is admitted for the discharge of the finished massecuite.
Patent GB-190711636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Pin Attachments for Pins, Brooches, and the like.
Inventor: WALL THOMAS
Filed: 1907-05-18
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 11,636. Wall, T. May 18. Safety-pins.-The pin 13 is passed through a slot 14 in the wall of an eye 15 formed on the body 9, and is screwed into a rotatable solid rivet 16, with which it works.
Patent GB-190715141-A (GB)
Title: A Gas-heated Furnace for the Heating of Ingots, Pieces of Wrought Iron and the like.
Inventor: SCHMIDT PAUL
Filed: 1907-07-01
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 15,141. Schmidt, P., and Desgraz, A. July 1. Heating-furnaces for iron &c. -A continuously - working furnace for heating ingots &c. is divided into a number of communicating chambers t o which air and gas are supplied in regulable quantities, and means are provided for directing the waste products of combustion to either end of the series of chambers, so that the heating of each chamber can be controlled as may be necessary. The furnace consists of a number of chambers a, b, c, &c., separated by partition walls f, having openings g through which the gases from one chamber can pass into the next, and so on to flues o<1>, o<2> leading to continuous regenerators X. Gas is supplied through valve-controlled conduits m<2>, and mixes with regulable supplies of hot air from the regenerators in the space v between the double walls of the roof. The supplies of gas and air can thus be regulated independently for each chamber, and the products of combustion can he directed to either or both of the regenerators by manipulating the outlet dampers r<1>, r'. In operation, the heaviest ingots are heated in the middle chamber, other lighter ones in the outer chambers, the supplies of gas and air being regulated accordingly. The chambers are worked in order from the outer ones to the middle, and the products of combustion are directed through the freshly charged chambers.
Patent GB-190716039-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Travelling Rug.
Inventor: WERTHEIM LOUIS
Filed: 1907-07-12
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 16,039. Wertheim, L. July 12. Rugs.-A travelling rug a consists of interwoven strips b of non-conducting material, such as paper, straw, &c. Each s t r i p may consist of a single layer or of several layers of material, and, preferably, soft and pliable paper is employed, in order that the joints may be closed up and that the rug may adapt itself to the shape of the body. The rug may be folded up easily, so that it can be carried in the pocket of the traveller. The edges are preferably fitted with a seam of thin fabric or the like.
Patent GB-190716349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Overshoes.
Inventor: HOOD FREDERIC CLARKE
Filed: 1907-07-16
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 16,349. Hood, F. C. July 16. Overahoes.-The upper of an overshoe is made of a frictioned and coated fabric lining 11, an inner layer of "frictioned" rubber-coated fabric 8 cut on the bias, a reinforcing-strip 9 of frictioned fabric of suitable width between the layer 8,11, and an outer layer of compounded gum 7, as shown. To provide additional security, a rubber strip with a projecting bead 13 extends round the inner side of the overshoe, and is adapted to fit into the groove between the sole and the upper of the boot. Instead of the reinforcing strip 9 being inserted, one of the fabric layers 8, 11 may be folded over. The bead 13 may be made of rolled or folded frictioned cloth.
Patent GB-190718489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Infusions of Coffee, Tea, and the like.
Inventor: CRAWFURD JOHN OSWALD FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-08-15
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 18,489. Crawfurd, J. O. F. Aug. 15. Tea &c. making apparatus.- Apparatus as described in Specification No. 16,953, A.D. 1904. is provided with a propeller C which forces the tea &c. through the perforated plate D, and preferably with a stirrer F.
Patent GB-190723954-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Disinfecting Process applicable in conjunction with Cleaning, Oil and Fat Extracting and like Processes.
Inventor: LEHMANN FRIEDRICH HEINRICH EDU
Filed: 1907-10-30
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 23,954. Lehmann, F. H. E. Oct. 30. Cleaning fabrics, fibres, and the like.-Raw materials such as skins, hair, bristles, wool, bones, feathers, furs, silks, rags, and cleaning-material are disinfected by the circulation, in a previously exhausted apparatus, of a disinfectant, particularly formaldehyde, with or without air, steam, or neutral gas ; fatty or oily matter may be removed by extraction in the same apparatus, either immediately after or at the same time as the disinfection takes place. A disinfecting-chamber a is directly connected to a blower b by a suction pipe sp and delivery pipes dp, dpe. By means of valves there may be admitted to the suction circuit a condenser c, dust screens d, and a drier e, and into the delivery circuit a gas-heater f, a generator h of disinfectant, and inlets g, g<1> for saturated or supersaturated steam. Either system is connected to a gas-holder i by pipes rpi, qpi. The chamber a having been charged, the system a, c, d, e, b,f, h is exhausted by a vacuum pump q, the generator is heated, and the blower b started, whereby disinfectant is forced through the material in the chamber a ; steam is introduced as desired. The direction of circulation in the disinfector may be reversed by means of the valve s. At the close of the disinfecting treatment, the generator h and heater f are cut out, the system a, c, d, e, b is exhausted, the gaseous contents being forced to the gas-holder i, and fresh air is admitted and circulated. The extraction apparatus comprises a gas-heater l with steam inlet g<2> and a condenser m, connected to solvent containers n, a distilling apparatus o, and a gas-holder p. If extraction is to follow disinfection, air is not admitted as above, but the vessels c, d, e are cut out and the vessels l, m admitted to the circuit; when these are exhausted the section b, f, h is also cut out. Solvent is then forced from the containers by the action of the compressor r and extraction allowed to proceed in well-known manner. The used solvent is forced to the distilling apparatus o, clean solvent is returned to the containers n, and vapours in the apparatus after the extraction are directed to the gas-holder p. Disinfection and extraction may take place together by use of a volatile solvent carrying disinfectant, which is exhausted and the solvent forced through the chamber a, after the apparatus has been exhausted, and is returned to the containers n.