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Patent GB-190508347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Treatment of Sewage and other similar Sludges.
Filed: 1905-04-19
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 8347. Spence, F. M., Spence, H., Spence & Sons, P., and Ockel, R. April 19. Fats.-Fatty matters are extracted from sludge by means of a mineral acid in a similar manner to that described in Specification No. 8348, A.D. 1903, and in the German Specification, No. 135,313. The sludge, obtained by settling only or by chemical precipitation, is in this case partially dehydrated before treatment with the acid. The sludge and acid may be mixed in a mortar mill ; the mixture is subsequeutly dried, and the fatty matters are extracted by means of a solvent or otherwise. The residue may be used as manure. The partial dehydration is performed preferably by curdling by heating, as described in Specification No. 12,124, A.D. 1900, and subsequent hot pressing or filtering. The sludge may, however, be treated with lime and concentrated in a filter-press. The proportion of acid required is determined by experiments on samples, the amount used being such that the fatty product contains no iron, alumina, or other soaps.
Patent GB-190510109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Wheels for Plough Locomotives and the like.
Inventor: HEINRICH SCHNELL
Filed: 1905-05-13
Abstract: 10,109. Schnell, H. July 12, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act. 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Slipping, preventing, attachment to wheels for.-In a wheel for use on "plough locomo- "tives" and the like, side plates b, Figs. 1 and 2, loose on the axle a, are connected by bolts d and yokes c, so arranged that cavities formed at the tread portion of the wheel are cleared of dirt &c., when that part leaves the ground, by means of plungers e connected by links f to the sleeve g of an eccentric h on the axle a. The plungers may be actuated by cranks or other devices. A scraper i may be fitted to the vehicle to remove any materials adhering to the plungers e. In the form shown in Fig. 3, prismatic or cylindrical recesses at the tread portion are cleared by pistons e' fitted with rollers g<1> engaged in a grooved cam h<1>. To obtain a large bearing-surface when the wheel is travelling over hand ground, the eccentric h, Figs. 1 and 2, or the cam h<1>, Fig. 3, may be turned through a half-revolution so that the plungers fill the cavities at the lowest part of the wheel.
Patent GB-190510187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Couplings.
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1905-05-15
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 10,187. Bousfield, J. E., [Pintsch, J., [Firm of]]. May 15. Couplings of the singlepole type, for railway and other cars, which can be handled without danger, are made in two similar halves so arranged that the external contact-piece in each is not energized except when it is forced inwards on engaging the two halves by the ordinary bayonet joint. As shown in engagement in Fig. 1, the cable d passes into the housing b, and is connected to a plate e, insulated from a yoke g w h i c h forms the upper part of the housing and supports a diaphragm m carrying a contact-piece l fixed to two downwardly-extending arms n insulated from the part of the contact which carries the extension s. The plate e supports two plates f, and slots f<1> in these plates receive the ends of a pin h carried by the extension s; two arms i, connected by a spring j as shown in Fig. 3 and 4, are pivoted on the plate f and an insulated spring k, preferably so strong that a workman cannot compress it with his hands, holds the arms i from the contacts m as shown in Fig. 4. On engaging the members of the coupling, the diaphragm is forced into the position shown in Figs. 1 and 3, and the arms i are thereby brought into contact with the arms n so as to connect the two cable ends.
Patent GB-190510228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ink Ribbon Driving Gears.
Inventor: DUNCAN JOHN
Filed: 1905-05-16
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 10,228. Duncan, J. May 16. Time-checking apparatus for workmen. Relates to an automatically-reversible driving-gear for the - ink-ribbons of typewriting-machines, time-recording machines, and the like. One end of the ribbon is attached to a reel D which can be driven in either direction by means of a mitre wheel, which can gear with either of twowheels B<1>, B<2> on a shaft S, intermittently rotated by a ratchet-wheel W and pawl or other means. The other end of the ribbon is attached to a reel T, to the spindle V of which is fixed one end of a spring 0 which tends to wind the ribbon on to the reel T. To prevent the reel D from being rotated by the pull of the spring 0, the reel is braked by the action of a spring S<2> which presses the boss of the wheel B<3> against the framework, The feed of the ribbon is reversed by means of a lever L, mounted on a pivot 2 and having a forked end which rests between two collars 4 on the shaft S. The lever L is held in its extreme positions by locking-levers L<1>, which can engage with pins P on the lever L and are pulled towards each other by a spring L<2>. In line with the spindle of the reel D is mounted a spindle R carrying a mitre wheel B<4> which can gear with either of the wheels B<1>, B<3>. The spindle R is threaded and on it travels a block B, to which is secured a rod 7 having slotted ends which engage with pins 8, 9 on the levers L<1>. The lever L is provided with forked arms 10 which embrace the spindle R, and between the block B and the arms 10 are placed springs 12, 13. When the block B reaches the upper or lower limit of its travel on the spindle R, the rod 7 moves the locking-lever L<1> which is in engagement with its pin P, and one of the springs 12, 13 rocks the lever L. The shaft S is thereby moved longitudinally and the feed of the ribbon is reversed.
Patent GB-190510654-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Washable Appliance for the Prevention and Cure of "Double-chin."
Inventor: POLLOCK MARY FAVA
Filed: 1905-05-22
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 10,654. Pollock, M. F. May 22. Face and features, improving appearance of.-An appliance for the prevention and cure of " double cbin " consists of a part A which is made of celluloid or like material to render it washable, and secured by ribbons B.
Patent GB-190511430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbine Engines.
Inventor: BUNGE JULIUS HENRI OTTO
Filed: 1905-05-31
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 11,430. Bunge, J. H. O. May 31. Elastic-fluid turbines.-An elasticfluid turbine of the impact-wheel type has side buckets F, F<1>, F<2>, Fig. 5, increasing in size towards the periphery, and also peripheral buckets G, Fig. 8. The shaft A is in two parts, each provided with an end disk a, Fig. 2, between which the wheel B is bolted. The casing is in two parts C, C' connected by flanges c, and provided in each part with steam chests D, E to which steam or other fluid passes by inlets d, e, and from which the fluid passes through nozzles f to the inner side of each bucket in the ring of buckets F. It then exhausts at the outer side of each bucket and passes through passages f<1> to the second ring of buckets F<1>, then through passages f<2> to the outer ring of buckets F' and finally through passages l to the outer sides of the peripheral buckets G and to the central exhaust passage O connected to the condenser P or opening to the atmosphere. As each side of the wheel is acted upon by the steam, end thrust is avoided. Oblique partitions k, l<1> are placed respectively in the passages f<1> f<2>, l to direct the fluid at the required angle to the buckets. Each nozzle f is provided with a separate valve n so that the steam supply may be regulated withcut throttling.
Patent GB-190511584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Packing Of Tablets, Powders & the like with Bottles and the like.
Filed: 1905-06-02
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 11,584. Kodak, Ltd., [Barnes, F. W.]. June 2. Boxes of fancy shape.-Tablets, powders, or capsules to be used in connexion with the contents of a bottle are packed in an annular box 2, which surrounds the neck of the bottle and is provided with a bottom 3 and a cover 4.
Patent GB-190512578-A (GB)
Title: A Compensation-balance Device for the Distribution-valve Mechanism of Steam Engines.
Inventor: POLETTO FRANCESCO
Filed: 1905-06-17
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 12,578. Poletto, F. June 17, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Balancing moving parts.-In order to balance the pressure on the links of a valve gear caused by the inertia, weight, and friction of the moving parts, a balance piston is secured to an extension .of the distributing - valve spindle. This piston isacted upon by steam on one side and air on the other, and is arranged so that the resultant pressure on it varies continuously from a positive maximum at one end of the stroke to a negative maximum at the other. The piston is hollow and has a ring of holes, Fig. 1, which, at the bottom of the stroke, come opposite a port i by which steam enters below the piston through a reducing-valve k. As the piston risea, admissionof steam beneath it is cut off, and the steam already admitted expands, its pressure falling continually. At the same time, the air above the piston is com-, pressed. Thus, at some point of the stroke the resultant pressure on the piston will be zero, and after that point the direction of the resultant pressure is reversed. In the down-stroke, the same action takes place in the reverse direction. The cylinder has a safety-valve c and an atmospheric valve d. A blow-through valve e is opened by a pin on the piston whenever the latter reaches its lowest position.
Patent GB-190516108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Fire Extinguishing and Alarm Installations
Inventor: LIEFERING OTTO
Filed: 1905-08-08
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 16,108. Liefering, O. Aug..8. Automatic appliances sprinklers, automatic; alarms, fire.-Inflammable strings or ribbons g, made of nitrocellulose or of cotton threads coated or impregnated with a nitrocellulose solution, are extended across the top of a room and connected with a similar string f, which is suspended from one arm of a tap b and supports a weight; The other arm of the tap b is provided with a weight c. On ignition of the strings g, the string f is burnt, the weight falls, and the weight c opens the tap b, allowing water to flow out through sprayers a. At the same time, an electric contact is made and an alarm sounded. The tap b may be closed by pulling a rod i.
Patent GB-190518979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Files or Clips.
Inventor: KLOETGEN WILLIAM JOHN HUGO
Filed: 1905-09-20
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 18,979. Kloetgen, W. J. H. Sept. 20. Filing papers &c.-Papers or documents are clipped between spring bands or jaws j on channelled strips a, b having a parallel-motion linkage c and a cam, worm, screw, or like locking- devica. The spring bands or jaws may be on one strip only, the other strip being extended. The links c are connected through slots g to sliding pieces h. The locking-device is shown as a screw m passing through a slot in the strip b and screwing into the piece h below. Buttons or handles n are provided on the strips a, b.
Patent GB-190520047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressers for Trousers and like Garments.
Inventor: RAWKINS JOHN STAPLES
Filed: 1905-10-04
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 20,047. Rawkins, J. S., and Simpson, W. Oct. 4. Trouser presses. - The lower board a of a trouser press is crossed by two metal bars b which are bent at one or both ends so as to act as springs. At one side these bars are hinged to plain bars f secured to the upper board e, and at the other are provided with fastening-devices which may take the form of corrugated catches d or perforations through which pegs may be passed. The clothes are compressed by pressure applied to the top board, and then are retained in compression by the catches.
Patent GB-190524645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bird or Animal Traps.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-11-28
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 24,645. Smith, W., and Jolly, P. A. Nov. 28. Traps, net, for birds and animals. When an animal or bird treads upon the hinged platform g, of which the members are pivoted at i, the centre actuates the limb k of a bell-crank lever, Fig. 4, and draws in the bolt e, which previously was in engagement with a lip f on the frame carrying the net m. The frame under the influence of springs d then flies over. A frame n pivoted at o is provided to support the net when the trap is closed. The bolt e is arranged as shown beneath the baseboard.
Patent GB-190524867-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ignition Device for Internal Combustion Apparatus
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1905-11-30
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 24,867. Justice, P. M., [Industrial Development Co.]. Nov. 30. Burners, applications of.-A burner consists of two tubular parts l with enlarged perforated ends forming a telescopic joint, and is enclosed in the igniting-tube f of an explosion engine. The portions l communicate through needle valves m, with the oil and air supplies. The_oil, meeting' a blast of air, is vaporized and spread radially, producing a radial flame which quickly brings the tube f to an intense heat. The tube f is open to the atmosphere at both ends, and the regulation of the combustion products from, or admission of air to, its interior is effected by adjustable perforated plates n, o. The burner may be ignited by electric sparks between the terminals.
Patent GB-190526191-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Apparatus for the Exposure of Light Sensitive Films Plates or the like.
Filed: 1905-12-15
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 26,191. Optische Anstalt C. P. Goerz Akt.-Ges. Aug. 5, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Dark slides; envelopes; sensitized plates and films. -The plate or film k is introduced into the dark slide enclosed in its envelope i, which is withdrawn for exposure, after which the plate or film is .dropped into the storage chamber a. The bar g together with the raised counter-bar f provides a sinuous path for the envelope, and the plate or film has an enlarged end m engaging the bar g, and retaining the plate when the envelope is withdrawn through the slot e. The spring-urged slide c retains the plate or film in the focal plane. A modified form of envelope formed by two envelopes opening in opposite directions may be used, in which case one part of the envelope would be pul!ed out at one side of the case and the other part at the opposite side. In this case, the inner envelope would carry the bar m.
Patent GB-190600274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chucks.
Inventor: OUBRIDGE WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-01-04
Granted: 1907-01-04
Abstract: 274. Oubridge, W. A. Jan. 4. Chucks.-A chuck in which the grip is increased by the "drive " of a toggle action, has a body a grooved at b to receive the pivots c of the jaws d. At the front of the chuck is a projection e on the jaw, which slides in a slot f in the cover-plate g. Springs h tend to rotate this plate relatively to the chuck body in the direction to close the chuck. A catch k is provided to hold the chuck open when introducing a tool, and a conical recess is provided for facilitating the centring of the tool. In a modification, shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the spiral jaws d are pivoted, one end in the chuck body and the other in the cover-plate, and carry pinions gearing with an internally-toothed ring p rotatable on the chuck body and acted on by springs h as above. In a further modification, shown in Figs. 6 and 7, the pivots c are seated in eccentric slots q. The jaws are maintained in an approximately radial position by plates r, united by distance-pieces s rotatable by a ring p and acted on by springs v. The jaws shown in Figs, 2 and 5 may be ridged so that the ridges on one jaw can pass between those on the others.
Patent GB-190602614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Adjustable Uprights, Standards, or Legs of Gymnastic Apparatus and the like
Filed: 1906-02-22
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 2614. Ayres, Ltd., F. H., and Kearns, W. T. Feb. 2. Gymnastic apparatus.-Relates to means for adjusting the height of the standards of parallel bars, vaulting-horses, &c. The upper part a of the standard, which is of square or rectangular section, telescopes into the lower part b, and is recessed to receive a metal plate f formed with notches g, the plate being flush with the surface of the standard. The notches are cut in the angle of the plate, and are adapted to be engaged by a spring controlled latch i, Figs. 1 and 3, formed with a handle or eye i<1>. The construction avoids the necessity for drilling holes through the uprights.
Patent GB-190602918-A (GB)
Title: Improved Driving Clutch.
Inventor: HARE CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1906-02-06
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 2918. Hare, C. E. Feb. 6. Clutches.-In friction clutches for motor-vehicles &c., a small cone A, loose on the shaft D, is connected by a spring portion C to a larger cone B, slidably secured to the shaft. The cone A first engages the outer cone part and is turned, tightening the spring C and sliding the cone B along the shaft into engagement, thus assisting the action of the clutch lever.
Patent GB-190604938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pneumatic Tools.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1906-02-28
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 4938. Lake, H. W., [Detroit Pneumatic Tool Co.]. Feb. 28. Actuating valves; piston valves.-In pneumatic tool s, the supply of motive fluid is regulated by a valve H actuated by a thumb lever T against the action of a spring W. The valve controls a number of ports a opening into an annular recess f communicating with the inlet nipple c.
Patent GB-190606204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Apparatus for Discharging and Charging Gas Retorts
Inventor: COLE WILLIAM LAWES
Filed: 1906-03-14
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 6204. Cole, W. L., and Ludbrook, S. W. March 14. Gas retorts, double-ended, charging and discharging. A charging-trough is mounted on a travelling-frame, carrying the coal-supply hopper and a prime-mover, with suitable gearing for moving the apparatus along the retort front, raising or lowering the trough till opposite the desired retort, and advancing the trough endlong into and withdrawing it from the retort ; reference is made to Specification No. 3413, A.D. 1891. The charging trough 1 carries a hinged head 6 which pushes out the coke as the trough is advanced into the retort. The advancing trough is fed with the requisite quantity of coal for recharging the retort by a telescopic shoot leading from the coal hopper. As the trough is withdrawn, the screw conveyer 2 carried by the trough is rotated so as to feed the coal past the hinged pusher head 6, leaving the charge evenly distributed along the floor of the retort. The screw conveyer may be replaced by an endless chain 4, carrying scrapers 5 and working over chain-wheels 3 carried by the trough. In this case, the trough may be hinged, to allow the end to be turned np where the alley is small.
Patent GB-190607739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stays & Corsets.
Inventor: STEVENS THOMAS GEORGE
Filed: 1906-03-30
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 7739. Stevens, T. G. March 30. Corsets.-Curved strengthening- pieces b, blare riveted at their r ends to a busk a. The steels for r corsets are also strengthened by riveting together two strips, one of the strips between two o rivets being more curved than the other.
Patent GB-190607790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flexible Wheels.
Inventor: TIDBURY ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-03-31
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 7790. Tidbury, A. W. March 31. Spring avheels ; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic. -The rim is triangular in cross-section and is connected to a sectional tread by bowed springs placed transversely. The ends of the springs c, Fig. 1, pass through slots b in the rim a and over pins d which may be replaced by bolts in a heavy wheel. The outer part of each spring is bent to the re-entrant dovetail shape to form a seating for the tyre g. This is in sections, Fig. 2, of wood connected by links i with slotted ends k through which pass pins l. Rubber pieces h separate the sections. According to the Provisional Specification, the tread or tyre may be continuous.
Patent GB-190609751-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Metallic Surfaced Non-skidding Tread for Flexible or Pneumatic Tyres for Motor Car, Omnibus or other Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: WILKINSON CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1906-04-26
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 9751. Wilkinson, C. H. April 26. Tyres, pneumatic &c. - A protective non-skid cover for pneumatic or other elastic tyres comprises rectangular metal blocks c, threaded on leather or like bands b and arranged in two or more staggered rows on the tread of the tyre. The bands are secured to the tyre or tyre cover a<1> by countersunk rivets f passing through the blocks c, and a leather strip a<2 >inside the cover. In the forms shown in Figs. 5 and 7, the metal blocks are replaced by metal loops d, or wire coils e, threaded on the bands and secured by staples or riveta f.
Patent GB-190610627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spraying Nozzles and Pipes for Sewage Distribution and the like
Inventor: ADAMS SAMUEL HENRY
IPC: B05B1/26
Filed: 1906-05-07
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 10,627. Adams, S. H. May 7. Metal pipes and tubes.-Pipes for distributing sewage over filter-beds or other areas are perforated in such a manner that the spray from each outlet may completely cover a square or other angular area. The improvements are described in connexion with nozzles, but it is stated that the apertures may be made in the pipes themselves. In the nozzle shown in Fig. 2, the rectangular cap has perforations c, d at different inclinations, those at the corners being farther inclined from the vertical so that they throw out jets b which reach the corners of the area to be covered. A similar effect is secured by varying the size of the apertures. In Fig. 2, a wedge-shaped piece d formed so that the line of discharge is less vertical at the corners c is shown inserted in the outlet. Fig. 7 shows a circular nozzle, the plug e of which has slots d to direct jets to the corners of the rectangular area. A thumb-screwf is provided so that the discharge may be regulated by screwing the plug through the bracket near its lower end b.
Patent GB-190610702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supporting Devices for Telephone Apparatus.
Inventor: SEFTON-JONES HERBERT
Filed: 1906-05-07
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 10,702. Jones, H. Sefton-, [Boas, H.]. May 7. Telephones. - Supports for microphones are made to give a parallel motion, and at the same time to provide a closed sheath for the conductors. The microphone m, Fig. 1, is connected by pivoted arms c, d to flanges b on a wall bracket. Fig. 3 is a section on line A-B of Fig. 1, and shows one of the arms d having plates h which slide within the other arm c, thus always covering the conductors within. The arm d may be replaced by a solid bar sliding within the hollow arm c.
Patent GB-190614753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fireproof Floorings, Ceilings and the like.
Inventor: SHANDLEY JAMES DANIEL
Filed: 1906-07-19
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 14,753. Shandley, J. D. July 19. Flooring-blocks.-A fire-proof floor and ceiling is formed of interlocking-blocks a, Figs. 1 and 2, extending from joist to joist and having bevelled and undercut ends which support small slabs i<x>. Ribs f engage corresponding grooves g in the adjacent blocks. The main joists B, Fig. 3 supporting the transverse joists A, are protected by side slabs b and bottom slabs i<x>. The blocks a and slabs b may be reinforced with expanded metal.