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Patent GB-190526536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inflating Pumps for use on Cycles, Motor Cars, and the like.
Inventor: FLETCHER ROBERT ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-12-20
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 26,536. Fletcher, R. A. Dec. 20. Flexible tubes; couplings, attaching tubes to ; couplings, disconnectible. -Tubes for connecting pumps to pneumatic tyres consist of thin indiarubber tubes a round which thin leather strips b are plaited. The plaited strips are held in position and the pump and valve connecting ends fixed by means of short metal tubes e kinked as shown in Fig. 3. To hold the tube in the hollow of the pump when not in use, the valve connecting end carries radial spring arms f having a base part f<2> which is threaded on the nipple c<2> and locked in place by the kinked sleeve e. Specification No. 24,525, A.D. 1901, is referred to.
Patent GB-190600517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clinometers and the like.
Inventor: HODGSON JOHN
Filed: 1906-01-08
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 5 1 7 . Hodgson, J. June 26, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Clinometers.-A. weight H, carrying two semicircular scales, is pivoted on jewelled bearings inside the casing 0 which is attached to a straightedge. The lever may be adjusted by means of the screw J passing through the weight, and a clamping-screw I is also provided. A sight hole E is formed on the top of the casing, and pointers K are fixed in suitable positions on the casing and scales.
Patent GB-190601059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Point Indicators for Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: WILLIAMS LAWRENCE
Filed: 1906-01-15
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 1059. Williams, L. Jan. 15. Typewriters.-Relates to printing-point indicators for typewriters, and is described as applied to a machine of the Oliver class. The indicator is pivoted so as to be oscillated laterally away from the printing-point when a type-bar is actuated, and to be returned after the impression. The vibrating ribbon guide C is provided with two arms c having loops through which the ribbon passes. The escapement-lever D, which is connected with the space bar, carries a double pawl d<1> which acts on an escapement-wheel D<1> on a shaft D<2> having at its upper end a pinion d engaging the carriage rack b. A link E connects the lever D with the rock-shaft C' of the ribbon-vibrator, which is supported by an arm F<1> on the shift-frame F. The printing-point indicator consists of a pointer G<1> carried by a lever G, which is pivoted to the arm F and has at its lower end a weighted arm G<2>. When a key-lever is actuated, the forward end of the lever D rises and strikes the arm G<3>, thereby rocking the lever G. The motion of the lever G is limited by a slot and stud. The indicator is returned by means of the weight G<3> or a spring. The lever G may be actuated by any other vibrating part of the machine.
Patent GB-190602839-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Case or Receptacle for Holding Sticky String. Tape, Web or the like for Flycatching Purposes.
Filed: 1906-02-06
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 2839. Kay, T., and Kay Bros. Feb. 6. String holders &c.-A container for holding sticky string, tape, web, &c. for trapping flies consists of a paper tube preferably tapering, the strip being rolled up and supported in its wider end on a wire or string C, which passing out through the wad closing the tube forms a loop for hanging up the trap. One end D of the strip is brought out of the narrower end of the tube, which is then closed by pressing it flat and securing it with wire stitches or a clip A. The sticky material is placed in this flattened end of the tube, which may be dipped in paraffin or the like to prevent leakage. The strip may be folded or pleated instead of being rolled round the supporting-wire.
Patent GB-190604613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Change-speed Gears of Motor Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: CADETT JAMES WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1906-02-24
Granted: 1907-05-24
Abstract: 4613. Cadett, J. W. T. Feb. 24. Variable-speed gearing.-An auxiliary variable speed friction gearing is arranged to co-operate with the toothed speed gearing of a motor-vehicle &c., so that, when the speed ratio of the latter is being changed, the friction gearing comes into action and drives temporarily at the desired ratio to minimize the shock of mesh of the toothed gear-wheets. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the normal driving-gear is contained in the casing 4, while the auxiliary friction gear comprises disks 5, 10 with intermediate rollers 6, 7 and a reversing-roller 7<b>. The rollers 6, 7 are traversed to vary the speed ratio by independent operating means not shown ; when opposite the annular recess 5<b> they allow the roller 7<b>, to come into action. The disks 5, 10 are connected to the main clutch 2, so that when the latter is in engagement the disks are removed from action, but, upon the clutch being disengaged prior to the gear being changed, the disks 5, 10 are allowed to come into action under the pressure of the springs 14, 15. Fig. 2 shows the control lever 17 with a spring- pressed catch-rod 16 which engages the grooved boss 5<a> of the disk 5 to hold the disk out of action until the lever 17 is operated. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the disk 5 and pinion 10 are geared with toothed wheels 29, 33 connected to the shafts 1, 3 by.clutches 30, 34, which are connected to the main clutch 2 so as to be controlled thereby as in the previous case. In other modifications indicated in the Provisional Specification, the speed ratios, as well as the operation of the auxiliary gearing, are controlled by the main operating-lever. Specifications No. 2506, A.D. 1903, and No. 20,776, A.D. 1904, are referred to.
Patent GB-190607645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cigarettes.
Inventor: SUTHERLAND GEORGE FYFE
Filed: 1906-03-30
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 7645. Sutherland, G. F., and Petrie, T. A. March 30. Cigarette holders. - A short independent or detachable cigarette mouthpiece a made of metal, ivory, bone, wood, amber, vulcanite, paper pulp, &c. is formed with the mouth end closed and perforated, the closed end b being formed integrally with, or suitably secured to, the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is splayed and preferably tapered at the cigarette-inserting end, and is provided with a groove d at or near the mouth-end. Antiseptic cotton-wool &c. may be placed in the mouthpiece. According to the Provisional Specification, the mouthpiece may be split to accommodate different sizes of cigarette.
Patent GB-190611062-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Skid or Side-slip Preventing Device for Motor and other Vehicles.
Inventor: SEAL JOSEPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-11
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 11,062. Seal, J. W. May 11. Slipping of wheels, preventing.-Hangers b, pivoted on the rear axle a or upon a separate shaft, carry a spindle b<1>, upon which its mounted a series of comparatively small wheels or drums c, each provided with a roughened surface or rubber tread, or eachwheel may be grooved circumferentially so as to form a multiplicity of treads. The extremities of the spindle b<1> work in guides d carried beneath the vehicle, and springs e normally keep the drums c out of contact with the ground. When required. the device may be brought into operation by means of a pedal and flexible connexion f, passing through the guide f<1>. The drums preferably work stiffly on their spindle.
Patent GB-190617812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for use in connection with the Electric Ignition Systems for Internal Combustion Engines
Filed: 1906-08-08
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 17,812. Electric Ignition Co., and Hall. F. H. Aug. 8. Switches.-A low-tension contact-maker adapted to be used in conjunction with a high-tension distributor and a single trembler coil is arranged so that, when the engine is running at low speeds, the sparking is effected in the usual manner, but when it is running at high speeds, the sparking is effected by the trembler coil only. A half-speed shaft 3 has a sleeve 5 having cam-like projections 6 and an insulating-block 25 carrying a distributing- arm 24 pinned to it. An arm 14 pivoted at 15 carries a contact-piece 13, and is kept down upon a stop 16 by means of a spring 17, while a second arm 7 pivoted at 8 and carrying a contact-piece 12 rides upon the sleeve 5, and is kept in contact with it by means of a spring 10. When the shaft 3 rotates slowly, contact is made and broken between the two pieces 12, 13, but at high speeds contact is permanently made between these pieces, and continuous sparking is produced by the trembler coil only. High-teosion current from the induction coil is led to the distributing-arm 24 by means of a terminal plug 19 extending into the casing, connexion between the rod 21 and the arm 24 being made by a hollow contact 22 and a spring 23. The outer end of the contact-arm 24 is preferably serrated and passes close to fixed pointed contacts 27 connected to the sparking-plugs of the cylinders. Modifications are described, in one of which the arm 14 is shaped as a bell-crank lever, while in another the sleeve 5 is replaced by metallic segments connected to the primary circuit, these segments being separated by thin strips of material so that, when the contact-arm passes over them, the primary current is momentarily broken.
Patent GB-190618782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Domestic Fireplaces.
Inventor: GIBSON WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1906-08-22
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 18,782. Gibson, W. J. Aug. 22. Grates; boilers.-A smoke-consuming combustion chamber is formed at the back of the grate of a kitchen rarge or an open fire-place by the rear part of the grate bottom and the underside of an overhangirg boiler, such as those deecribed in Specification No. 13,904, A.D. 1906. Fig. 1 shows a kitchen-range grate in which this combustion chamber C is formed by the bottom surface of the boiler A and the rear part of a curved grate bottom D. The boiler A may have a plain concave underside, as shown in Fig. 3, or a corrugated concave underside, and the grate front, which in all cases slopes downwards and inwards, may be pivoted to enable the fuel to be pushed back into the chamber C
Patent GB-190619280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heels for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: DOUGLAS ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-08-29
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 19,280. Douglas, A. Aug. 29. Heels.-A hollow heel for boots and shoes is made of cast steel, cast malleable iron, or other suitable metal, and is attached to the outer sole by countersunk screws c passing through the bottom of the heel, and by screws c<1> passing through a flange a<2>. This flange may be extended forward to any desired extent on the outer face of the sole.
Patent GB-190620918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Production of Extracts by Diffusion and Concentration.
Inventor: JURY LOUIS FRANCIS
Filed: 1906-09-20
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 20,918. Jury, L. F. Oct. 7, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Extracts, decoctions, and infusions.-In apparatus for preparing and concentrating tannic, dye, alimentary, and pharmaceutical extracts, the extraction is controlled automatically, and the evaporated steam &c. serves to heat the extracting-liquid. The apparatus comprises two reservoirs F, G divided into compartments, an extraction chamber C, a still D, a condenser E, and a pump P. The extraction chamber C is provided with pipes and cocks, so that the liquid can pass through alternately from top to bottom and from bottom to top. The still D contains tubes D<6>, carried by plates D<4>, D<5>, in which the extract circulates and is heated by steam from a pipe b. The evaporated steam passes to the condenser E containing split-ring baffles E<6>, a float E<7> carrying a valve-rod E<8> to keep the liquid-level constant, and a plate E<10> which feeds the liquid from the reservoir G in a thin stream. The tank F is fed by the pump P and pipe I with strong extract, and the tank G with weaker extract to be used again as extracting-liquid. The flow of liquid to the tank F is controlled by float valves F", and to the tank G by float valves s opened by the filling of the preceding compartment and float valves i closed by the filling of the compartment immediately beneath. The outlets of the compartments 1, 2, &c. of the tank G are controlled by float valves g, sliding in guides and pressed down by springs r which are disengaged by floats when the preceding compartments empty. The water-pipe H is also provided with float valves s, i. In operation, the valve s in the pipe H and the valve g in the compartment 6 are opened, and water flows through the vessel C and fills the compartment F<3> and the compartments 1 to 6 ; the water supply is cut off when the compartment 5 is full and the valve g in the compartment 6 is closed. The float in the tank F is transferred to the compartment F<4> and the vessel C is recharged. The string r<2> is pulled to release the valve g, and the liquid in the compartments 1 to 6 flows through the condenser and extraction chamber and back to the tanks F, G, the water supply re-commencing when the compartment 6 begins to empty and finishing when the compartment 5 is full. The compartments F<3>, F<4> are used alternately by manipulating the cocks e, F<2>, and the liquid is transferred to the still. The still and condenser may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190622027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lining and Stiffening Garments.
Inventor: BOUQUIN ALEXIS
Filed: 1906-10-05
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 22,027. Bouquin, A. Oct. 5 Coats and jackets; linings; materials for wearing - apparel; ; s t a y s or stiffeners.-A lining which stiffens and prevents garments from creasing consists o two thicknesses of lustrine, having between them a piece of fabriccomposed of a horsehair weft and a cotton warp, the weft being arranged to run vertically. The drawing shows a coat in which this lining is applied to the fronts and revers. '
Patent GB-190623947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Endless Rope Haulage.
Inventor: SMALLMAN JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-27
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 23,947. Smallman, J. W. Oct. 27. Stops for endlessrope haulage systems. Relates to a device for automatically stopping tubs moving with excessive speed along the usual direction of travel. The stop or detent A is pivotally mounted at G in a bracket D fixed to the permanent way. When the tubs pass at the ordinary speeJ, the wheel axles only cause the stop to rock ; but at excessive speeds, the first axle strikes the part b of the stop with sufficient force to throw the part c into position for engaging the second axle.
Patent GB-190625398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braces or Suspenders for Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: POLEX WILHELM
Filed: 1906-11-10
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 25,398. Polex, W. Nov. 10. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). traces; stocking suspenders.-Suspenders b are attached to braces a and carry clamps c, which may be adjusted in position by means of buckles d. Hooks f enter eyes g and clamp the braces to the suspenders; or, buckles may be used instead of hooks. In a modification, the suspenders may be adjusted by providing the front parts of the braces with eyes i, in which fit books k on the suspenders.
Patent GB-190625728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, the Manufacture of Photographic Dry Plates.
Inventor: HUSSON LOUIS
Filed: 1906-11-14
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 25,728. Husson, L., and Bornot, A. F. Nov. 14. Sensitized plates for colour work are prepared for use without separate colour filters. An ortho- or iso-chromatic plate is first coated with a repellent of wax, paraffin, stearic acid, &c. dissolved in a volatile liquid, such as benzine, benzole, or ether in order to prevent a further colour-filter coating from mixing with the sensitive layer. The colour solution is composed of a colouring-matter, such as an aniline colour dissolved in alcohol, ether, acetone, or other volatile liquid with the addition of glucose or glycerine to increase the body of the coating, which washes out during the subsequent treatments. The plates are adapted for three-colour work, in halftone, transfer, or collotype processes.
Patent GB-190625860-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of Sugar Purification and Means or Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: OST JUAN
Filed: 1906-11-15
Granted: 1907-11-15
Abstract: 25,860. Ost, J. Nov. 15. Drawings to Specification. Refining sugar. - Crude sugar is purified by bringing the crystals into contact with larger particles or pieces of porous substances, dry or moist, such as woven or spun material, ceramic unglazed products, &c. ; the sugar is separated by sifting. The apparatus comprises means for feeding the sugar and porous material to a rotary drum, and thence to a sifter, rotated or otherwise operated. The porous material is separated from absorbed syrup by treatment with water, or in a turbine, or by steam-mist, with subsequent treatment with steam.
Patent GB-190628732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mountings for Field and Mountain Guns.
Filed: 1906-12-17
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 28,732. Beardmore & Co., W., and Bremberg, A. Dec. 17 Field carriages.-The trail is divided at A', B', Fig. 1, into two parts A, B which may be secured together in either of the positions shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the former being for normal fire and the latter for high-angle fire. The two parts are secured in either position by pins E, lugs G, and locking- catches H actuated by handles K. The recoil stroke is automatically decreased as the elevation is increased by rotating the piston-rod M', Fig. 4, by means of toothed gearing M, M<2>, actuated by a quick-threaded screw M<5> and nut M<4>, the screw being formed on a rod the rear end N of which is slotted at N<1> to engage a fixed stud P on the carriage A.
Patent GB-190702362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Keyboard Musical Instruments and Devices for Playing them Mechanically.
Inventor: HESSE MARTIN
Filed: 1907-01-30
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 2362. Hesse, M., and Klatt, P., [trading as Kuhl & Klatt], March 31,1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Automatic instruments. -Pianofortes and like instruments operated automatically by pneumatic playing devices are provided with an auxiliary set of hammers adapted to be rapidly reciprocated, to produce a tremolo effect, by pneumatic devices connected with those for operating the ordinary hammers. The valves d, operated in the usual manner to control the action of the pneumatic motors g and key strikers, also control the communication of passages h with the exhaust chamber f. Pneumatics i are thus exhausted and valves l raised to put pneumatics u in communication through pipes n with an auxiliary exhaust chamber m. The consequent deflation of the pneumatics o opens valves q, and inflates the pneumatics i and consequently the pneumatics o. These operations are repeated as long as the valves d remain open. The passage s which receives the pipe n does not itself communicate with the passage h or bellows o. The chamber m may be connected directly t) the chamber f or to a separate exhaust device.
Patent GB-190704266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guitars or other Musical Instruments.
Inventor: MURRIETA CRISTOBAL DE
Filed: 1907-02-20
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 4266. Murrieta, C. de. Feb. 20. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Guitars, mandolins, and like instruments.- A resonator consisting of a tube c of metal, wood, glass, &c. is fitted in the hole or opening in the body and reaches nearly to the back of the instrument. The tube may fit tightly in the opening, or it may be fixed by means of a flange d and adhesive material or by means of lugs and pins.
Patent GB-190704307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Aerating or Carbonating Liquids
Inventor: STILES NOEL RAY
Filed: 1907-02-21
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 4307. Stiles, N. R. Feb. 21. Aerating liquids.-Relates to aerating-apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 6292, A.D. 1906, comprising a movable aerating- chamber, the movements of which control the supply of gas and water to the chamber. The aerating chamber f, Fig. 1, is carried by a frame g pivotally mounted on an inclined axis E, F, which passes eocentrically through the chamber. Gas and water are supplied to the chamber, and aerated liquid is withdrawn by pipes 31, 7, which are connected to a casing v, Fig. 4, and communicate by rotary joints with pipes t, z leading into the chamber. The rotary joints preferably consist of taper washers 8 held by glands 9, through which the tubes t, z pass. The gas and water before entering the aerating-chamber fare preferably passed through a preliminary mixing- chamber 25, into which the water is sprayed from a nozzle 23, Fig. 5, and gas is supplied by a pipe 24. The water rises in an inner concentric chamber 26 and passes through a series of baffles 30 to the delivery pipe 31. The movements of the aerating-chamber may be utilized to actuate a signal, or to control the water pump 20. The apparatus is provided with a registering-means to indicate the number of oscillations of the aerating- chamber, or the strokes of the pump. The registering-means preferably comprises two parts, one of which may be re-set by hand when a new cylinder of gas is fixed in the apparatus, so that the indication of this part will show the amount of gas in the cylinder.
Patent GB-190713475-A (GB)
Title: Improved Russia Leather and a Method of Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: DUNN JOHN
Filed: 1907-06-11
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 13,475. Dunn, J., and Dunn, W. C.. [trading as Dunn Bros.]. June 11. Hides and skins, tanned or tawed, treating.- Russia leather is produced having the appearance of bright grain morocco leather while retaining its characteristic scent. The hides are freed from grease, retanned with sumach or the like, and dyed the required colour. Each hide is then placed between Russia hides to restore the scent, and is subsequently subjected to operations of the kind to which geat skins are subjected in the production of morocco leather.
Patent GB-190714449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Acetylene Cycle Lamps.
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
Filed: 1907-06-22
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 14,449. Lucas, H. June 22. Acetylene lamps; velocipede lamps.-In acetylene cycle lamps, the elbowtube a supporting the burner b has a holder tube c, closed at one end and screwed at the other to receive a cap d, to which is secured a needle e used for cleaning out the orifices of the burner.