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Patent GB-190518757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Steam Generators.
Inventor: SACRIPANTI GIUSEPPE
Filed: 1905-09-16
Granted: 1906-09-15
Abstract: 18,757. Sacripanti, G. June 6, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Water-circulation, promoting.-Jets of steam or water are injected into the alternate ends of the generating-tubes c through nozzles a. The water for the jets may be supplied by a separate pump or it may be the ordinary feed. The nozzles may be of different sizes, the largest being fitted to those tubes most exposed to the fire.
Patent GB-190522354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fishing Baits or Lures.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1905-11-01
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 22,354. Thompson, W. P., [Shakespeare, W.]. Nov. 1. Staples.-Hooks are fastened in the sides of artificial bait by means of hook-shaped fasteners c, which enter holes in the body and are held in place by screws c', preferably with round heads.
Patent GB-190603354-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Subduing the Noise made by Escaping Gases.
Inventor: HOPKINS LEWIS ERNEST
Filed: 1906-02-12
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 3354. Hopkins, L. E. Feb. 12. Exhaust-silencers.-An exhaust-silencer consists of a number of concentric, perforated, conical, and cylindrical tubes arranged alternately and held between end plates h, i. The tubes may all be conical.
Patent GB-190606717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calculating Machines.
Inventor: LEVIN JUDAH LOEB
Filed: 1906-03-20
Granted: 1907-03-20
Abstract: 6717. Levin, J. L. March 20. Calculating - apparatus ; counting apparatus.-In key-set - and - operated single - bank adding - machines, the counting-spindle for each denomination has its own pair of keys, one for addition and the other for subtraction, by which alone it can be operated, the single bank of digit keys merely determining the stroke of any denomination key, thus introducing a differential motion. The pinions upon the main counter spindles 2 are rotated in opposite directions by the two spring-controlled plunger keys 6 of each pair, for which purpose one of the keys is bent twice at right-angles, and the actuating racks 8 are pivoted to the keys at the lower end and to spring - controlled levers thereon at the upper, whereby the resistance of the counter detents is sufficient to press a rack back out of gear during the return stroke. Each of the eight digit keys 21 slides its own spring-controlled bar 16 to the left, so that the lug upon a descending rack has no longer a free path through the slots 17 as shown but is arrested at a point depending upon the value of the digit key. Transfer mechanism of the single-tooth and geneva-lock type is shown in Fig. 4. The wheels 23 which carry the single tooth are fast upon the counter spindles, and drive the loose locking-wheel 26 of the higher order, which carries its spindle and numeral wheel with it by means of the pawl and detent wheel 28, 25 ; except during transfer the locking-wheel is held fast, and the spindle moves round independently thereof. To lock all the counter spindles to the locking-wheels and thus to hold them absolutely safe during actuation, a sleeve upon each spindle normally passes a pin 31 through the locking-wheel into the pawl ; but a descending key displaces the sleeve by cam and slide action.
Patent GB-190618004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Converting Catechine into Catechu-tannic Acid.
Inventor: OSBORNE WILHELM
Filed: 1906-08-10
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 18,004. Osborne, W., and Schupp, H. Aug. 14, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Medicinal preparations.-Catechu-tannic acid is prepared by heating catechine or catechu, mixed with a resinous mass such as colophony, mastic, pix burgundica, or the like, with or without the addition of stearin, paraffin, wax, gutta-percha, or the like. The product is suitable for use as a chewing-preparation.
Patent GB-190619729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Machines for Separating Solids from Liquids.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1906-09-04
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 19,729. Haddan, H. J., [Aktiebolaget Separator]. Sept. 4. Hydro-extractors.-Relates to machines furnished with scrapers and the like for discharging separated solids as described in Specifications No. 3807, A.D. 1904, and Nos. 10,874 and 19,109, A.D. 1905. To prevent the solids from being remixed with the liquids by the action of the scrapers, they are caught in a separate bowl m revolving within the separating-bowl a. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the bowl a is of conical form and the bowl m may be confined to the lower part thereof, or may extend up to the top as shown by the dotted lines. The bowl m is attached to a shaft e revolving within and at a different speed from the hollow shaft d of the bowl a. The shaft e also carries a toothed wheel f, gearing with the toothed wheels g, which along with the scrapers h are mounted on spindles i secured to the bowl a. The scrapers h deliver the solids through openings o as described in the Specifications mentioned above. Fig. 3 shows a form of apparatus with a cylindrical bowl a and liners s. Scrapers t are attached to the liner and deliver the solids through openings m<1> to scrapers, which are attached to the bottom of the bowl m and driven by friction wheels u engaging with a ring v on the bowl a. If no liner is used, the scrapers may be attached to a central perforated pipe, drum, &c. Scrapers z on the outside of the bowl m remove solids that may have lodged there.
Patent GB-190623177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Fire-extinguishing Sprinklers
Inventor: KUEHNEN OTTO
Filed: 1906-10-19
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 23,177. K³hnen, O., and M³ller, F. Oct. 19. Sprinklers, automatic.-To protect the sprinkler from dust &c., it is provided with a cap 1, Fig. 2, which rests upon the lower part 6 of the sprinkler and is thrown off by the issuing water, when the sprinkler is actuated by the fusion of solder. Fig. 4 is a crosssection at right-angles to that shown in Fig. 2 and shows the cap 1 removed. The valve 2 is held on its seat by a strut comprising two members 8, 9, held together by means of a Z-shaped key-piece 11, 13, which engages the lower end of the member 8 and then passes through an aperture in the member 9. The member 9 and the lower part 13 of the key are pressed together by means of the flanged ends of two members 15, 17 projecting horizontally through an opening in the cap 1. The member 15 is in the form of a box, through which passes the member 17 in the form of a metallic strip, the space between the two being filled with fusible solder, on the melting of which the strut collapses. A modified form of cap is shown in Figs. 7 and 8, and consists of two parts 1<1>, 1<11> which are driven apart by the issuing water. A groove 24 on each part fits over the yoke 7 of the sprinkler, and the parts are held together at the top by a cramp 29, while at the bottom a flange 25 engages recesses at the foot of the yoke 7. Displacement of the two parts of the cap is also prevented by means of projections 31, Fig. 7, which enter a recess in a projection 33 fixed to the valve 2. When the valve 2 is raised, the projections 31 are released. The valve 2 and projection 33 are prevented from rotating by means of a crosspiece 34 engaging the yoke 7. Interlocking projections on the meeting edges of the two parts of the cap prevent relative motion of the two parts in the plane containing the meeting edges When the sprinkler is actuated, the two parts are forced outwards and turn about their upper edges 27. Slightly modified methods of holding the two parts of the cap in position are referred to in the Specification.
Patent GB-190625687-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Acetylene Gas Generator
Inventor: BATTEN HUBERT JOHN
Filed: 1906-11-14
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 25,687. Batten, H. J. Nov. 14. Acetylene.-A generator that can be easily taken apart for cleaning comprises an inner cylinder A<2>, with a cover suspended by an iron frame from the gasbolder, and an outer cylinder A<1> adapted to be lifted round the inner cylinder and secured in position by flat steel springs I. The outer cylinder contains water, and carbide is fed by a tube B passing through the cover of the inner cylinder. The lower end of this tube is normally closed by a cone-shaped float D, which is depressed when carbide is fed by a wire A working in guide-tubes J, washers N being fixed on the wire for closing the tubes J on the ascent of the float D. A perforated tray L is provided. The bottom of the outer cylinder may be flat, or may have a sludge valve E<1> on a weighted lever R, delivering into a funnel F detachably connected by springs G to the outer cylinder, and having a telescopic delivery tube M.
Patent GB-190626650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Distributing Valves.
Inventor: LENTZ HUGO
Filed: 1906-11-23
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 26,650. Lentz, H., and Voit, W. Nov. 23. Double-beat valves; spindles.-The doublebeat distributing-valve a is provided with a circumferentially - grooved tubular stem b, c having apertures n, m, and a plate k upon which the spring d acts. The apertures n, m permit the discharge of oil and the products of condensation. Rotation of the valve is prevented by the forked end of the stem which embraces the cam, or by the ends of a pin h which slides in grooves i provided for the purpose. A drain orifice o is provided in the part p of the chest. In a modification of the valve, Fig. 3, the rod s, t is provided with a flange u upon which the spring v bears, and a groove y engaging a projection z. By making the parts b, c of the stem of different diameters, the fluid is allowed to balance or load the valve. The hollow stem b, c may be utilized in connexion with means for cooling the valve.
Patent GB-190627262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Games and to Apparatus to be Employed therewith.
Inventor: STOREY ARNOLD ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-11-30
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 27,262. Storey, A. A. Nov. 30. Games imitating billiards; puzzles.-A game is played.by manipulating a closed transparent vessel filled with liquid with the object of causing a floating object, such as an air bubble or a hollow ball, to pass between or make contact with objects, such as balls, fixed on the bottom of the vessel, and to enter recesses formed in the sides of the vessel. In the form shown, a glass tank resembling a billiard table is filled with water except for an air bubble 3. Pockets 5 are used, and balls 4 are formed in the bottom of the vessel by indenting the bottom, as at 8, Fig. 4, or by annealing coloured balls on, or casting them with, the bottom. The sides and bottom of the vessel 1 may be protected by a casing; the vessel may be mounted on feet, or a stand supported by a universal joint. A baulk line 6 may be formed by indenting the bottom, and the holes 8, Fig. 4; may be coloured. The vessel is filled through a vent 7, and is hermetically sealed, or closed by a valve or adjusting-screw, which permits the size of the air bubble to be varied.
Patent GB-190628009-A (GB)
Title: Safety Valves for Air Brakes.
Inventor: BEHAN THOMAS
Filed: 1906-12-08
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 28,009. Behan, T. Dec. 8. Couplings with valves.-The hose coupling for the train-pipe of railway-vehicle air brakes is fitted with means to prevent the air from escaping and applying the brakes if the coupling should burst. The pipe sections 1 are connected, by concentric hose sections 18, 20, to the coupling-heads 23. The annular spaces of the two concentric hose sections are connected together by channels 25 and auxiliary ports 24 in the faces of the coupling-heads. Each annular space also communicates with a passage 6 in the wall of its pipe section 1. Should the hose burst, the air entering the annular spaces acts upon the heads 8 of guided pistons 7 in the passages 6, and, by means of forks 9, turns levers 11 and cocks 12 to shut the air in the train-pipe.
Patent GB-190701804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machines for Fancy Stitch and Embroidery Work.
Inventor: BROWN ROBERT
Filed: 1907-01-24
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 1804. Brown, R. Jan. 24. Lock-stitch shuttle sewing-machines needle-bars, vibrating laterally.-Relates to means for axially reciprocating the shuttle and its gear in unison with the vibration of the needle-bar. A bellcrank lever A is oscillated by a cam A' and transmits its motion to a link F<1>, which is connected to it by a travelling carriage B, the position of which on the arm a' is determined by a lever C. The shuttle shaft is divided into two parts d, d<1>, which are connected by a clutch comprising disks e, e<1>, having pins e<2>, e<3>. The pins e<2> are integral with the disk e<1> and slide in holes in the disk e; the pins e<3> are integral with the disk e. The shaft d revolves in the shuttle frame d<3> but is confined axially by collars so that the link F, which receives motion from the link F<1>, being pivoted to the shuttle frame, moves both the frame and the shaft. The needle-bar frame is oscillated from the shuttle frame by a link G<1>, a vertical shaft G, equal levers g and H and a link h. Governing needle thread. - An intermittent, thread-tension device, Fig. 4, is actuated by a cam M at the rear of the shaft.
Patent GB-190702590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Appliances for Railroad Cars and Locomotives
Inventor: ANDREW JAMES T
Filed: 1907-02-01
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 2590. Andrew, J. T. Feb. 1. Drawings to Specification. Snow ploughs for railways.-Snow ploughs are attached at each end of an axle-truck to prevent snow from reaching rollers which are fitted at each side of each wheel to prevent derailment of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190703073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Supporting the Crank Shafts of Air Compressors and other Machines with Vertical Reciprocating Pistons.
Inventor: JONES ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1907-02-07
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 3073. Jones, A. E. Feb. 7. Supporting or mounting bearings. -A crank-shaft d, which is supported at the lower part of a vertical air-compressor or other machine with a no n -dismountable frame, is adapted to be readily removed without dismounting its upper bearings. To this end the lower bearings bare mounted on wedge-shaped shoes f beld in place by bolts g, and the frame is provided with a column a adapted to be removed without materially affecting the stability of the machine.
Patent GB-190705758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements, relating to Cycle Brakes
Inventor: WALKER ROBERT
Filed: 1907-03-09
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 5758. Walker, R., and Lutz, E. March 9. Brakes.-To facilitate transmission of an operative movement around the underside of the bottom bracket of a cycle, a frame, formed of two stamped plates a secured together by rivets or screws c, carries a roller h which bears against the bracket.
Patent GB-190709365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Machinery.
Inventor: REDFERN CHARLES GEORGE
IPC: B41F31/30
Filed: 1907-04-22
Granted: 1908-04-22
Abstract: 9365. Redfern, C. G., [Stark, H. S.]. April 22. Rotary machines; inking-apparatus; lithographic and like printing-Rotary printing-machines of any type, but more particularly of the rotary web-, printing multi-colour lithographic type, have the; printing-cylinders b and inking-apparatus h, h<1>, also damping apparatus d<2>, d<3>, mounted on separate frames d, held in position on slides e on the main frame a, but readily changeable for cylinders with a different pattern, colour, &c. A suitable truck for carrying the cylinder &c. frames to and from the machine is also described. The frames d may be held in position by pawls f<1> engaging with racks f on the bed, or by a screw i in a pivoted yoke i<1>, pressing preferably on a spring i<3>, mounted in this case on an auxiliary sliding frame g carrying the inking- apparatus only, and removable from the frame d in like manner as the latter is from the main frame a. The carrying truck is provided with removable or adjustable slides corresponding to the slides e, d, to take either the frames d or the frames g.
Patent GB-190710261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearings for Vertical Shaft Machines especially applicable to Elastic-fluid Turbines.
Filed: 1907-05-02
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 10,261. Warwick Machinery Co., [General Electric Co.]. May 2. Step and vertical-shaft bearings; lubricating.- The vertical shaft of an elastic-fluid turbine &c is provided with a step bearing and a guide bearing, the surface of the step bearing and the seat for the guide bearing being spherical and concentric. A casing 10 bolted to the base 9 of the machine is provided with a head 12, bored to receive a guide 13 formed on the lower block 14 of the step bearing. An adjusting-bolt 17 passing through a nut 16 engages a seat 18, and is bored to receive a conduit 19 by means of which lubricant under pressure is continuously supplied to a chamber 21 in the bearing-blocks 14, 20, and escapes in a thin film between the spherical bearing-surfaces of the blocks. The shaft 8 and the upper block 20 are united by a key 23 and pins 24. The guide bearing 30 has a spherical seating on heads 26, 28 bolted to the casing 10, and is prevented from rotating by a pin 35. Lubricant escaping from the step bearing tills the space 39 and thence passes upwards through a number of vertical grooves in the lining 31 of the guide bearing, and discharges into a channel 32, which is connected by passages 33 to a chamber 34 and outlet pipe 38 leading to the suction side of the pump. Any lubricant which is forced past the channel 32 returns to the chamber 34 by passages 36. Oil grooves 37 are provided to lubricate the spherical seat of the guide bearing. To prevent lubricant passing from the bearings into the exhaust chamber of the turbine, a liquid seat is provided, comprising a ring 40 mounted on a shaft provided with a downwardly-turned flange 42 rotating within a chamber 45 containing water, which is supplied by a pipe 21 and flows by gravity to a chamber 49 and outlet pipe 50. On the flange 42 are mounted sets of vanes 43, 44 which act centrifugally to create a pressure in the chamber 45 in order to overcome the tendency of the oil to be sucked into the exhaust chamber. In order to keep the water separate from the lubricant, a flange 52 on the part 40 overhangs an extension 49<1> on the bead 28. An air vent 53 avoids any tendency for the water to back up in the chamber 49. Packing 55 placed in a recess 56 is pressed by springs against a flange 54 on the part 40. The upper guide bearing of the shaft 8 may also have a spherical seat.
Patent GB-190717828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Separating or Purifying Grain, Middlings, Semolina, Wheat, Dunst, or the like.
Inventor: GREENWOOD PHILIP
Filed: 1907-08-06
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 17,828. Greenwood, P., and Chew, W. Aug. 6. Roller mills.-Relates to means for separating or purifying grain, middlings, semolina, wheat, dunst, &c. Fig. 3 shows the apparatus combined with break-rollers. An air-chamber R is formed below the front and back pairs of rollers Y, Z, and a pipe R<1> leads up from the top of the chamber and between the pairs of rollers to a fan X<1>. The heavy material falls from inclined sieves into side chambers U, U', and the light branny particles collect in a chamber T fitted with a conveyer T<1>. Light dust is carried up the conduit R<1> to the separator V, and the air returns to the machine by a pipe W and branch pipes W.
Patent GB-190718209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Combined Cigar-stand, Cigar-cutter, Match-box, and Ash-tray.
Inventor: ZORN JOHN BONEFOTZUS
Filed: 1907-08-12
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 18,209. Zorn, J. B. Oct. 4, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Smokers' combination articles.-A framework A is formed by bending a piece of wire in the manner shown so that it may be clamped to a table, shelf, &c. by the loop E, and form a cigar rest Q and a support for an ash-tray J and for a match-box K provided with a spring-controlled cigar cutting-blade N. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 comprises also a lighter. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190728590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeroplanes.
Inventor: CAPONE FEDERICO
Filed: 1907-12-30
Granted: 1909-03-30
Abstract: 28,590. Capone, F. Dec. 30. Aerial machines without aerostats; aeroplanes; cars; propelling; steering; shock of landing, deadening.- The aerial machine is provided with an aeroplane 1, Fig. 1, and is raised by rotary propellers 54, the blades of which are feathered and caused to vibrate. The main part of the apparatus is situated below the aeroplane, to obtain a low centre of gravity. The aeroplane is braced by rods 4, and an horizontal rudder 3 is hinged at the rear of the plane. Sails 11, 12 are placed at the front and rear of the aeroplane, and can be taken in to correct lateral wind pressures. Rollers 91 fixed to the front of the plane lessen the shock of landing. The machine may travel on land, being driven by pedals or by the motor 6. A hood 8 is provided for the aeronaut. The shafts 53 of the propeller blades are mounted on two forks 44, Figs. 5 and 8, which are rotated by a shaft 43 driven from the motor 6. Each of the forks supports a coupling-box 46 on which rings 47 are fixed. Rods 48, 49, provided with rollers 50 engaging with inclined guideways 51, 52, are secured to the rings 47 and serve to turn the propeller blade about its shaft 53 to obtain a feathering motion. The blades also have a vibratory movement about a pivot 60 on the shaft 43, which movement is caused by the engagement of the tail 55 of the wing shaft with a curved guide 56, adjustable by a screw 58, Fig. 7. A similar arrangement may be employed to adjust the guideways 51, 52. Uprights 59, having a curved end, engage with grooves in the forks 44 so as to retain the blades in their proper positions. In order to prevent the coupling-boxes from turning when the rollers are on the flat portions of the guides 51, 52, a catch 29 engages with a rack 30 on the forks 44 ; but when the rollers are on the inclined portions of the guides the catch 29 is freed from the rack.
Patent GB-190807488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & relating to Bottles or Containers for Holy Oils
Inventor: FARRIS CHARLES
Filed: 1908-04-04
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 7488. Farris, C. April 4. Stoppers, screw; emptying bottles &c.-A metal bottle A for "holy oil" is provided with a metal stopper B, ground to fit and held in place by a screw - threaded ring C. The stopper may be formed with a handle D, for example in the form of across. To facilitate pouring, a ring, similar to the ring C but formed with a spout, may be screwed on to the mouth of the bottle after the stopper has been removed.
Patent GB-190809744-A (GB)
Title: A Composition and Process for Making Pumice and like Soaps.
Inventor: FIRTH EDWARD THOMPSON CLIFTON
Filed: 1908-05-05
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 9744. Firth, E. T. C. June 14, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Moulding bricks, cleansing-compositions, soaps, &c. -The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), describes a moulding-press for making bricks or blocks of any suitable material. The press is of the horizontal rotary-table type, fitted with tapered loose-bottom plungers, and is operated mainly by levers. The driving of the table is effected intermittently by means of a clutch d, Fig. 1, coupled to a crank X<1> oscillated by a lever A. Material is fed to a vertical hopper K by means of a feed-screw J, driven hy a clutch 10 controlled by levers 4, 5, 6, and is forced into moulds in the table E by means of a plunger L, excess being cut off by means of an oscillating knife. Pressure is applied by means of a vertical toggle-operated ram B when the filled mould is over an abutment G, and the pressed blocks are ejected by means of a lever-operated plunger X. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.