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Patent GB-190411900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Bacterial or Septic Tank Treatment of Sewage.
Inventor: BORDIGONI VICTOR
Filed: 1904-05-25
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 11,900. Bordigoni, V. May 25. Sewage and excremental matters, treating ; bacteriological processes.-A septic tank for the continuous treatment of foecal matter or sewage is constructed of a series of compartments, the whole being hermetically closed. From the fermenting- tank 3, sewage passes up through louvres 10 into the compartment 4, where it undergoes a second fermentation and then by the pipe 11 into a smaller compartment 5. Here the sewage is liquefied by the action of anaÙrobic bacteria. It then passes through holes 13 in the partition 12 to another compartment, which is filled to the level of the line 14 with filtering-media, the purified liquid passing out by the pipe 16. To facilitate the charging and discharging of the media, the filtering-chamber is covered airtight with a detachable slab or board.
Patent GB-190418029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nap or Pile Raising Machines.
Inventor: GESSNER ERNST
Filed: 1904-08-19
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 18,029. Gessner, E. Aug. 19. Pile ornap, raising and dressing.-A drum napping - machine is arranged so that, after a fabric has been sufficiently napped, a n alteration of the speed of the direct and reverse carding-rollers can be instantaneously effected, by throwing the clutches m<1>, m out of action with the cones f, e and into action with the pulleys k', k. The countershaft a is driven by pulleys o r toothed gearing from the dram shaft, and transmits the motion to the short countershafts h, g either by the cones e, f and b, e, or by the pulleys d, k and d<1>, k<1>. The pulleys l, i drive the direct and reverse canding-rollers respectively, and when the clutches m, m<1> are altered from the first position abovestated to the second, the pulley l is driven more quickly, and with it the direct-acting rollers, aud the pulley i and the reverse-acting rollers are driven more slowly. The result is a condensing or felting action on the nap. The change mechanism may be arranged all on the driving-end of the machine, and the cone pulleys on the other end, when the belts which drive the carding-rollers completely surround the latter, and are carried round by dogs fixed to chain-wheels running loose on the drum shaft. In a third method, the change mechanism is all on the countershaft a, there being the same arrangement of dogs and chain-wheels as in the previous method, though spur-wheels may be substituted for the chain-wheels.
Patent GB-190418676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Musical Instruments.
Inventor: HEPPE FLORENCE JULES
Filed: 1904-08-29
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 18,676. Keppe, F. J. Aug. 29. Automatic instruments. - A piano containing pneumatic apparatus for mechanical playing is shown in Fig. 1. The wind motor 24 and the wind-chest 18 are movable independently to afford access to the strings and tuning-pins of the piano. The chest 18 is mounted upon the brackets 19, 20, and the motor 24 is connected with the board 26 on the chest 18 by the standard 28 to which it is hinged at 29. The motor is maintained in the normal position by the latch 31, and the chest 18 and the parts supported by it by the pivoted latch 54. When the chest 18 and the music box 43 are turned down, the strut 58 is swung outwardly to afford a support on the rail 60. The flexible conduits 22, 23, 25 are fixed, and not disconnected in the abnormal position. The invention is applicable to organs and similar instruments.
Patent GB-190428820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints for Metal Drums or other Vessels.
Inventor: NEHER EMIL
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 28,820. Neher, E. Dec. 29. Metal, sheet, seaming and joining.-The longitudinal and end joints of metallic vessels, such as drums for containing carbide, have inserted in them, prior to the seaming and compressing operations, strips d of airtight and liquid-tight material, preferably consisting of fabric impregnated with india-rubber. The longitudinal joints may be strengthened by means of rivets.
Patent GB-190501370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Paper Sheets or Book Leaves.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-01-24
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 1370. Boult, A. J., [Clark, L., Jones, W. G., and Jones, H. S.]. Jan. 24. Drawings to Specification. Books; account-books. - Sized sheets of paper are rendered flexible over a limited bending area, so that the leaves of account and other books will lie perfectly flat when the book is opened. An area of the sheet close to the binding-edge, and limited by two lines parallel to that edge, is subjected to a mechanical flexing operation with a continuous change in its place of curvature so that the sheet is not actually creased or folded. The sizing within the area becomes minutely fractured which permits the sheet, when bound, to lie perfectly flat, and yet does not impair its value for writing purposes &c.
Patent GB-190502445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spools or Reels
Inventor: WOOD FREDERIC BRUCE
Filed: 1905-02-07
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 2445. Wood, F. B., Crocker, E. B., and Killey, W. S. Feb. 7. Bobbins, spools, and reels.-A strong, light, and inexpensive spool or reel for wire of yarn is constructed with a longitudinallycorrugated metal barrel 2, having plain ends 8 which form a shoulder at, the corrugations. Disks 1, preferably of paper, and having a countersunk bore, are placed on the ends up against the shoulders, and are locked by conicalended plugs 6 of wood or fibre applied by a press. The ends of the barrel may be slit, or cut away to leave dovetail portions, to facilitate spreading and enable them to penetrate into the disks and plugs, glueing being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190502603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Mechanism.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS THOMAS
Filed: 1905-02-09
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 2603. Griffiths, T. Feb. 9. Actuating-mechanism; coin action.-A weighted lever or hammer L is lifted, and let fall upon a rod R, supported by a spring, when a roller or cylinder E is turned by a handle H so that a coin protruding from a transverse slot A B operates a trigger O under a lug T on the lever. At rest, the hammer is supported by the spring so that its root M touches the roller without pressure, and in falling it would be arrested in this position by the roller but that a slot C D is provided therein to allow full play. The roller may be replaced by a slide which is virtually the roller straightened out. The lever and the slot might be reversed so as to control the ascent. Fraud, preventing.-The slot C D allowing play to the lever L is, however, so disposed with relation to the coin-slot A B that it is only effective if complete rotation is given to the roller E, so carrying the coin under the trigger 0 to let it drop. A ratchet may be put on the roller, or teeth may be cut on the trigger to prevent the coin from returning. Sale apparatus; delivery mechanism.-The rod R may strike a detent out of engagement with a drawer having a starting-spring, for the delivery of sweetmeats. Electricity, administering.-The rod or weight may disengage a detent of clockwork, or, by means of a lever, may draw a friction-held brush to a commutator which is driven at slow speed by a self-starting electromotor till a stud throws the brush off again. Games of skill; returning coin.-The lever is useful for clearing a board for a new game or for operating the forfeit side of a money-return arrangement.
Patent GB-190510232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type Mechanism for Time Record Printing Machines.
Inventor: DUNCAN JOHN
Filed: 1905-05-16
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 10,232. Duncan, J. May 16. Time-checking apparatus for workmen. Relates to the type-wheel mechanism of workmen's timerecorders and the like. Units' and tens' minuteprinting wheels 1, 2, Figs. 1 and 2, and an hourprinting wheel 3, are provided, on a spindle 7. The wheel 1 is fast on the spindle 7, and is driven continuously through a loose pinion 5 and a connexion comprising two lugs 10 on a wheel 8, fixed to the wheel 1, and an arm 9, fixed to the pinion 5. One lug 10 is maintained against the arm 9 by means of a spring 12, and the wheel 1 has freedom of movement limited by the second lug. The wheel 2 is fast on a sleeve 18, geared to a spindle 15, driven from two teeth 13 on the wheel 8 through a pinion 14. The teeth 13 are at twenty-tooth pitch, and the space between them is cut away across the rim of the wheel 8. The pinion 14 has eight teeth, alternately long and short, and two of the long teeth lock against the rim of the wheel 8, except when the teeth 13 co-operate. The wheel 3 is similarly driven by means of a toothed wheel 19, a loose pinion 23, and a wheel 20 having two pairs of teeth 21, 22. The type-wheel gearing allows of forward and backward rotation for setting the bands of the clock. The spindle 15 is mounted in bearings 26 in adjustable pieces 27, Figs. 2 and 4, pivoted on screws 28 and secured by pins 29. Alinement of the wheel 1 is obtained by means of a ratchet-wheel 30, Figs. 1, 2, and 4, and a pawl 37 on a lever 31, limited by a stop 41. The pawl 37 is on a pivoted piece 36 retained by a spring 43, The lever 31 is, normally, held away from the ratchet-wheel, against the action of a spring 33, by means of a rod 46, which 'is provided with an adjustable block 44, engaging with a pin 42 on the lever 31, and is slotted at the outer end over a pin 49, attached to a part having a motion suitable for bringing the pin 49 towards the lever 31 when alinement is required. Should the lever 31 be held in, the arm 9 will overtake the lug 10, the ratchetwheel 30 will run over the pawl 37, and the clock will not be stopped. receiver 3 projects through a slot in the top plate of the case, and has fixed to its front a plate with letters corresponding with those at the top of the card columns. The card receiver can be adjusted and locked in the required position. A bell 44 is rung when printing occurs, but not when the anvil 6 is struck. In a modified machine, the safety device comprising the anvil 6, the bent lever 5, and the transmission mechanism between these parts may be omitted.
Patent GB-190511376-A (GB)
Title: A Guard for Axes Chisels and the like Edged Tools
Inventor: EDWARDS EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1905-05-31
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 11,376. Edwards, E. J. May 31. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Tool edges, protecting. Figs. 1<A> and 1<B> show a guard for the edges of axes or chisels formed from a convex sheet of metal shaped as in Fig. 1 and folded along the dotted line with the convex surface outside. The convex surface may be dispensed with. For chisels, the material is bent across its length two-thirds from the end, as shown in Fig. 3, one side being straight to follow the back of the chisel, and the other curved to follow the face and edge and yet leave the edge clear of the metal surface. The Provisional Specification describes a telescopic guard which contains wood to receive the axe edge and may be formed of two pieces of folded steel plate or of four pieces fastened together.
Patent GB-190512549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Water Tanks or "Pakhals."
Inventor: DRURY ROBERT FRANCIS
Filed: 1905-06-17
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 12,549. Drury, R. F., [Leslie, W.]. June 17. Tanks.-Relates partly to a cover and discharge pipe of a portable tank for a pack saddle, and also to means for heating and cooling the water. The tank itself is made of galvanized steel, and is provided with steel staples for chains. It is covered with mica or other non-conductor, and its base is strengthened by flanges or collars j, Fig. 4. The cover carries a stop l, which, together with a pin on a spring k, prevents the sliding shutter f from opening. The elbow-pipe G, instead of being passed through an open slot as formerly, is passed through a hole in the side of the shield, and the hose H, which may be provided with a tapering nozzle, is lashed to it. Sometimes a cock n, Fig. 8, with or without hose, is used, or the hose is provided with a 'sudden-grip' union-joint coupling m, Fig. 9, of any well-known construction. Fig. 12 shows the central heating-chamber, a somewhat similar one being used for holding ice.
Patent GB-190515002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrically Controlled Variable Speed Gear for use in connection with Electro-motors.
Inventor: JAMES HENRY VINCENT
Filed: 1905-07-21
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 15,002. James, H. V. July 21. Motors, controlling. - In controlling electric motors by moving the poles or pole-pieces relatively to the armature so as to vary the reluctance of the magnetic circuit, the movement of the poles is effected by electrical means. In the arrangement shown in the Figure, the poles a, a<1> of the motor a<2> are carried by a screwed shaft a<8> working in a bridge-piece a<5> and gearing with an auxiliary motor B through epicyclic gearing b, the intermediate element b<1> of which is controlled by a brake strap b<2> attached to the core of an electro-magnet C. The motor B is under the control of the pushbutton switches X, Y, by operating which the motor B may be rotated in either direction. On operating a button X, the circuit of the solenoid g' is closed and the reversing-switch G rocked to close the switches g<5>, g<6>. The circuit of the motor B is thus completed through the brushes d<3> and the contact-strip d on the drum D, which is rotated by the motor B with which it gears through a worm and worm-wheel b<3>. A projection d<6> carried by the drum D engages with a lever d<7>, and brings the switch E, which is normally held in engagement with the contacts e by a spring e', into engagement with the contacts e<1>, and so completing the circuit of the electro-magnet C, the switch being held closed by an electro-magnet f acting on the armature F. The motor B continues to run until the switch X is opened, or the strip d leaves the brushes d<3>. The strips d<1>, d<2> being in engagement with the brushes d<4>, d<5>, the operation of a switch Y will rotate the motor B in the opposite direction. The brake b<2> may be released by operating a pushbutton switch Z to break the circuit of the electromagnet F. The switch E returns to its normal position, and completes the circuit of the solenoid g<1> through the brushes d<5> and contact-strip d<2>, so that the motor B rotates until the drum D has been returned to its initial position. If the switches X, Y are operated simultaneously, the solenoids g<1>, g<2> are both energized and remain in equilibrium.
Patent GB-190518380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Telephone Attachments
Inventor: WRIGHT EDWIN
Filed: 1905-09-12
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 18,380. Wright, E. Sept. 12. Telephones.-Relates to cut-off devices for temporarily preventing access of sound to the transmitter when a telephone is in use, thus preventing overhearing of conversation taking place in the room in which the transmitter is situated. In order that the cut-off device may be actuated while notes are being taken, provision is made for operating it by the hand engaged in holding the receiver. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, Bowden wire transmission is employed from the plunger p, clipped to the receiver, to the hinged cut-off flap b mounted on the transmitter. The sleeve l acts on the lever i, a link, and the crank h to open the flap. Pneumatic transmission may also be employed, and the shutter may be of sliding type.
Patent GB-190521186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Post Card and like Albums.
Inventor: GALICHER JULES-VICTOR
Filed: 1905-10-18
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 21,186. Galicher, J. V. April 27, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Albums are made with alternate leaves perforated near the binding-edge so that as post cards &c. C are placed in the album these may be removed and the stubs b remaining form 'filling-pieces as usually employed in albums. The detachable leaves may be divided by lines of perforations so as form post cards. A square leaf is described for holding six post cards.
Patent GB-190522381-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Watering or Fire Engine Actuated by a Treadle Mechanism.
Inventor: ANKER RICHARD
Filed: 1905-11-02
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 22,381. Anker, R. Nov. 2. Actuacing pumps.-Consists of a double pump operated by a person standing on treadles 13 at the ends of two parallel centrally-pivoted oscillating levers 9, which are rigidly connected by cross-rods. The cylinders 1, 2 are cast in one piece with an air vessel 3, and the suction and discharge valves are arranged respectively in chests 4, 5. The oscillating levers 9 are fixed to a shaft 8, rotating in bearings at the top of the air chamber, and the ends of the levers are fixed to the shafts 10, turning in bearings formed in the upper ends of piston-rods 11. For lubricating the shafts 8, 10, cavities for oil are formed in the upper parts of the air vessel 3 and piston-rods 11. In a modification, the shafts 8, 10 are fixed against rotation and the levers 9 are adapted to rotate on them.
Patent GB-190523922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fluid Pressure Turbines.
Filed: 1905-11-20
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 23,922. Chilton, W., and Brush Electrical Engineering Co. Nov. 20. Elastic-fluid turbines. -Both the moving and fixed blades are made from metal blanks stamped to shape and connected together at their outer edges for strength. Several modifications are described. In one case, blades are made from T- shaped blanks, the'lower part of which may be formed as shown at e, Fig. 3, to afford a firm attachment to the cylinder or the spindle, the upper parts being bent forwards at b, c, for attachment to the next blade. In a modification, the parts b, c of one blade do not overlap those of the next, but separate strips of metal are used to which the parts b, c are riveted or brazed. In another instance, the blades are connected on one side only instead of on both. In a further modification, the blades are formed as in Fig. 9, with a connecting-strip which may be riveted or brazed outside, as shown, or between the parts i, h. The strips g may be turned to fit the cylinder or the spindle of the turbine. The blades also may have their edges n, o, Fig. 3, reduced to knife-edges.
Patent GB-190524148-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Bed Rest.
Inventor: LAWRENCE HENRY WALDEMAR
Filed: 1905-11-22
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 24,148. Lawrence, Sir H. W. Nov. 22. Bed-rests.-A bed-rest comprises a support, a device or devices for attaching the same to the head of the bed &c., and means for adjusting the length of the attaching-devices, a bar of wood 1, which may be covered with any non-conducting, resilient, or absorbent material and is bent so that it may be under the thighs of the patient, is attached to the head posts of the bed &c. by cords 2, which pass through holes 5, 6 in adjusting-blocks 4, and are fixed to the bed by means of loops 3, hooks, clips, or tying. The space in the bed below the thighs of the patient may be filled up by a pillow. The support may also comprise a bag of soft warm material for the feet. In Fig. V, the attaching- device for the support 1<111> consists of a single strip or sheet 2<11> of linen, rubber, &c. which lies in the centre of the bed and is adjusted in length by rolling it upon the rod 1<111>, lines of eyelet-holes 4<11> being provided for tying it in any position upon the rod. In place of the holes 4<11>, lines of reefing- cords may be arranged on both sides of the fabric, or the latter may be secured to the rod by means of spring clips, Fig. VIII, which are sprung over the wound-up fabric and rod and secured to the material by pins passing through holes 11. The sheet is fixed to the bed either by stitching, tying, or lacing, and a few eyelet-holes may be provided at the end of the sheet through which lacings &c. may be passed.
Patent GB-190603107-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for the Manufacture of a Black Dye with By-products including a Tanning Agent or a Second Black Dye.
Inventor: LERMAN DRAGUTIN
Filed: 1906-02-08
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 3107. Lerman, D., Schwartz, B. B. D., and Pikos, P. Feb. 8. Pitch; tar; distillation, destructive; gas manufacture, materials and processes for.-Relates to the preparation from coal, brown coal, or lignite of bitumen, illuminating or heating gases, tar, &c. The pulverized coal or lignite is treated at a temperature of 90-110' C. with a solvent such as an aqueous solution of caustic alkali, alkali carbonate, metallic sulphide, sulphate, or hydrate, sodium hypochlorite, or an organic acid or salt. Bitumen, pyrites, sulphur, and the like are dissolved and organic matters are carbonized. The residue is separated by standing or by centrifugal means, and is washed with water. It is then distilled in a closed apparatus provided with stirrers and if necessary under suction. The gases are passed through a condenser, the uncondensed portions serving as heating or illuminating gas. The condensate is distilled to separate tar, volatile oils suitable for use in varnish or as turpentine substitutes, acetic acid, &c. The residues, when cooled and ground, form dull black powders, which are coherent, do not stain, and have great colouring and covering power. The aqueous extract is treated with acid or other suitable reagent, depending on the solvent used, which precipitates the bituminous matter. The precipitate is washed, dried, and pulverized. It can then be used as a tanning-material. It may be dissolved in an alkaline liquid and the solution neutralized by carbonic acid. The precipitate so obtained may be mixed with milk of lime and with the wash water from the tanning-agent and then evaporated to dryness. The residue serves as an artificial manure. The bituminous precipitate may be heated in a closed vessel. The residue, after cooling and grinding, forms a black dye.
Patent GB-190607069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Rotatory Strainers, commonly employed in the Manufacture of Paper.
Inventor: THOMPSON JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-03-23
Granted: 1907-03-23
Abstract: 7069. Thompson, J., Marshall, T. A., and Marshall, C. D., [trading as Marshall & Co., T. J.]. March 23. Strainers.-Relates to improvements in apparatus for effecting the rotary movement of cylindrical or polygonal strainers such as those described in Specification No. 25,205, A.D. 1894. The strainer is .jogged by means of a ratchet-wheel h acting on a hammer g carried by a lever d on which the drum is mounted. The rotary motion is effected by a tapered cam or pawl k turning on a stud l carried by a fixed bracket m. When the lever d is raised, the cam k jams in a vshaped grooved ring n mounted on, or forming part of, the end plate b of the drum, and causes the strainer to rotate in its bearings. During the fall of the lever d, the pawl k frees itself and slides along the groove.
Patent GB-190609180-A (GB)
Title: Holder for Nursing Bottles.
Inventor: OBERG ALFRED HAROLD
Filed: 1906-04-18
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 9180. Oberg, A. H. April 18. Bottle holders.-Relates to a holder for nursing- bottles commercially known as the "Hygeia" bottles. A piece of spring wire is bent so as to form two loops D, between legs C on one side and legs C<1> on the other. The legs C are formed of two members 11, 12 connected by a side member 10, whilst the legs C' are formed by single members terminating in loops 15. All the corners of the holder are curved to prevent injury to the child &c. The bottle is pressed down into the loops D so that the nipple projects from one end of the device.