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Patent GB-190511556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Peeling Vegetables.
Inventor: ROBINSON HENRY
Filed: 1905-06-02
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 11,556. Robinson, H. Jan. 7, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Potatoes &c., peeling and washing.-Relates to machines for peeling potatoes &c. in which an abrading-disk rotates at the bottom of a container. A horizontal frame 12 is rctated in a bowl 1 by a hollow shaft 7, driven through gearing 10, 11 from a shaft 5. A conical open-topped vessel 22, having an upper ring 31 and a lower ring 24 braced together by bolts 32, is secured to the bowl. The lower ring 24 has a depending flange 25. The vessel may be lined with striated abrading-surfaces of galvanized cast iron, glass, earthenware, &c., having projections or knobs, and formed in section so as to be readily renewable. The striµ may be longitudinal or inclined. The horizontal frame 12 has an outer flange 15 and an inner flange 17 within which rests a central spindle 18. Between the flanges are fitted striated abrading disks, formed either of flat surfaces with radial stris and projecting knobs, or, as shown in Fig. 8, with flat surfaces 36 alternating with rising parts 39, the striµ on the rising parts being preferably inclined to the line of movement. A water pipe 20 passes through the central vertical shaft to a sprinkling-ring 21, and water &c. escapes from the vessel by a pipe 23.
Patent GB-190514258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Registers for Cash and Wares.
Inventor: KATZE FRANZ
Filed: 1905-07-11
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 14,258. Katze, F. July 11. Tills.-Apparatus for recording receipts or sales and afterwards freeing the cash-drawer is described as set by means of a dial, on the periphery of which are type-bearing key-levers which print directly upon record-strips. Fig. 1 shows the dial a, with key-levers b having indicating-tablets and types, a main record-strip f upon which an impression must be made to free the drawer, and auxiliary strips p, q, r, s, o for individual salesmen. Each strip is fed from and to rollers g, h by means of a thumbpiece i and gearing, the spindle of the receiving roller for the main strip carrying a disk and pin k for lifting a projection upon a vertical pin l, Fig. 4, whereby spring arms t are unlocked to allow the drawer to fly out under the action of springs m. There is a central slit d in the dial permitting the insertion of coins. Specifications No. 18,486, A.D. 1889, and No. 14,691, A.D. 1892, are referred to.
Patent GB-190514480-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Mordanting Wool.
Filed: 1905-07-13
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 14,480. Nitritfabrik Ges. July 14, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Dyeing.-In mordanting wool, free formic acid is employed with reducible chromates, approximately equal parts of bichromate and formic acid giving the best results.
Patent GB-190515461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Cushioning Devices
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1905-07-27
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 1 5 , 4 6 1 . Lake, W. E., [Papone, D.]. July 27. Pistons for air cushioning-devices. The piston q is of the same shape as the interior of the cylinder, so that the whole of the air in the cylinder may be compressed to the fullest extent, and is provided with double walls between which the wall of the cylinder can enter. The air is forced out of the cylinder through the narrow spaces between the walls of the cylinder and piston. The cylinder may be provided with multiple walls, each of which enters corresponding spaces between multiple walls of the piston.
Patent GB-190517005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railroad Ties or Sleepers.
Inventor: HOWELL DAVID VANNESS
Filed: 1905-08-22
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 17,005. Howell, D. V. Sept. 8, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Sleepers.-Relates to composite railroad sleepers and the method of securing rails thereto. Fig. 2 shows a side elevation of a portion of a sleeper, part being in section. The sleeper is made up of a metal shell a, a cement or like block l strengthened by a sinuous or corrugated metal bar m, and having dovetailed recesses in which fit wood blocks p, and a metal plate q. The shell a is made from a flat piece of metal, shown in broken lines in the plan view, Fig. 3, which is cut and bent into the form shown so as partially to envelop the cement block. The recesses in the cement block are lined with asphalt o to protect the wood blocks from moisture and to form a cushion. The plate q holds the wood blocks in place, and is connected at its ends to the ends of the reinforcing-bar m. The rails are secured to the sleeper by spikes which are driven through holes in the plate q, into the wood blocks. Fig. 6 shows a slightly modified form of the sleeper, in which the metal shell entirely envelopes the cement block.
Patent GB-190520325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: CHALLISS PHILIP GEORGE
Filed: 1905-10-07
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 20,325. Challiss, P. G., Oct. 7. Gas and like engines.-To keep the compression constant at all speeds, the capacity of the combustion chamber and the lift of the inlet valves are simultaneously adjusted by regulating the position of the crank-shaft and cam shafts with respect to the cylinder. Fig. 1 shows a four-strokecycle engine in which the crank-shaft A is mounted in bearings B (one of which is shown) carried by inclined guide-plates C in the crank casing. The position of the guides C is adjusted by mechanicallyactuated cams S. To regulate simultaneously the opening of the inlet valve, the position of the cam shaft is adjusted by mounting it in bearings formed in an extension B' of the crank-shaft bearings B. The inlet-valve spindle P' is actuated by a rocking lever 0 and a cam R carried by the cam shaft. If preferred, the opening of the exhaust valves may be adjusted similarly to the inlet valves.
Patent GB-190524940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Furnaces and to a Method of Working the same.
Inventor: LADD JOHN HASKINS
Filed: 1905-12-01
Granted: 1906-12-01
Abstract: 24,940. Ladd, J. H. Dec. 1. Atmosphere gas burners.-A burner for use in a furnace in which high pressures are maintained by restricting the outlet for the products of combustion consists of a casing D packed with small copper tubes E to prevent lighting- back. Wire-gauze screens F and a check valve are also provided for the same purpose. The gas used is manufactured according to the methods described in Specification No. 10,477, A.D. 1895, [Abridgment Class Gas Manufacture], and is burnt without further supply of air.
Patent GB-190526988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Fan Wheels of Centrifugal Fans for Ventilating Mines and like purposes.
Inventor: CLIFFORD WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-12-27
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 26,988. Clifford, W. Dec. 27. Fans.-Relates to the blast wheels of fans for ventilating mines &c. Annular disks 11 are secured to hubs by radial arms 12, and between them and a central driving-disk are secured wings 14, the inner ends c of which are curved forward in the direction of rotation of the blast-wheel. The tips b of the inner wings 13, which are carried by the arms 12, are bent backwards from the direction of rotation. The tapering delivery passage 2 can be put into communication with the chimney 3 for discharging foul air or with the passage 4 for delivering fresh air to the mine &c.
Patent GB-190607969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Rifles.
Inventor: FARQUHAR MOUBRAY GORE
Filed: 1906-04-03
Granted: 1907-04-03
Abstract: 7969. Farquhar, M. G., and Hill, A. H. April 3. Breech actions sliding barrel and breech-block.-The barrel and breech-bol of an automatic rifle recoil together against the action of a spring, and are then returned to the firing position. As soon as the firing position is reached, the breech is opened and the gun reloaded by means of a ribbonspring, which is wound up by a rack on the recoiling barrel. Fig. 2 is a part sectional elevation showing the rifle ready for firing. Fig. 4 is a side elevation with the breech open. The breech-bolt Q is operated by means of the "straight-pull" slide Q<1>. The rack E on the recoiling barrel F meshes with the toothed wheel D mounted on the axle 0 of the drum B containing the ribbon spring A, as shown in the transverse section, Fig. 7. The wheel D is pressed by a spring into engagement with the bevel faces of a disk H on the axle C, so that rotation of the axle by the wheel D takes place only during the recoil. The movement of the drum B is controlled by two studs K, L, shown in the transverse section, Fig. 6. When the parts are in the firing position, a stop K<1> of the drum B engages against the stud K. During the recoil, the stud L is pushed out by a projection on the barrel and the connected stud K is withdrawn so that the stop K<1> moves on till it is blocked by the stud L. When the barrel returns, the stud K is pushed out again by its spring and the stud L withdrawn to release the stop K<1> of the drum B, which is then turned by the ribbon-spring A to operate the breech action. The straight-pull slide Q<1> is connected by a rod P to a slide M working in a recess B' of the drum B and having a roller m working in the guideway O. As the drum rotates, the roller m of the slide M moves rearwardly to push back by means of the rod P the straight-pull slide Q<1> into the position shown in Fig. 4, and then returns to the original position with the stop K<1> blocked by the stud K.
Patent GB-190608614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fluid-pressure Turbines and the like
Inventor: EHRHART RAYMOND NELSON
Filed: 1906-04-10
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 8614. Ehrhart, R. N. April 21, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Elastic-fluid turbines.-The fixed and moving blades of a turbine or compressor are secured by means of a corrugated shank 12, Fig. 6, held against the wheel 14, Fig. 3, by a ring 19. A screw passes through the screw holes 20, 11, 15. The wheel and holding - piece 19 are suitably grooved to hold the shank, the end 10 of which is, in the case of the moving blades, bent as shown. Spacing-pieces 31 are provided, which, in a modified form, fit into holes in the blades.
Patent GB-190609022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Manure Spreaders, Hay Makers, Thistle Cutters, Crop Sprayers, Grain Sowers and the like.
Inventor: CALWELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-04-14
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 9022. Calwell, W. April 14. Watering-carts.-In apparatus in which cropspraying or other appliances are driven from a sprocket-wheel attached to the travelling wheel of an ordinary cart, as described in Specification No. 19,239, A.D. 1904, special means, are provided for disengaging the driving-chain by lifting it off the sprocket-wheel and for supporting the spraying or other appliance behind the cart. The invention is described in connexion with manure-distributing apparatus. The driving chain H passes between two wheels or pulleys F<1>, F<2>, mounted on a block D, and is lifted by moving the block D along an inclined or curved guide E by means of a lever A and connecting-rod C. The disengaging and distributing mechanisms are carried by a rectangular, frame surrounding the cart body and bolted to the shafts and tail-pieces.
Patent GB-190609837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicators for Vehicles.
Inventor: OSKAR JUNGHANS
Filed: 1906-04-27
Abstract: 9837. Junghans, O. May 3, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Speed indicators; dials; index hands. - The dial of a speed indicator is graduated similarly to that of a watch, for sixty units of distance. One or more coloured adjustable pointers may be fixed where desired to indicate speed limits, and by actuating the index pointer by a cord wound on a cam on its axle, any particular speeds may be made to correspond with the divisions at 0, 15, 30, and 45. The index pointer may be of uniform thickness as shown, or tapered, and a second pointer may be geared to move one-twelfth or one-sixtieth as far as the first.
Patent GB-190610581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Manufacturing Carbonic Acid, Hydrogen and Nitrogen and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: ELWORTHY ELLEN GERTRUDE
Filed: 1906-05-05
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 10,581. Elworthy, E. G. May 5. Gas manufacture, processes for; water gas and producer gas ; wood gas.-Relates to improvements in the process described in Specification No. 25,007, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Acids, alkalies, &c.], for producing carbonic acid. Water gas is produced as described in that Specification or by other means, such as by passing steam through or over incandescent carbonaceous material, whether such material is heated by its own combustion or in retorts, or by an electric current passing through the material, or by passing a current of mixed carbonaceous or hydrocarbon gas and steam over highly heated inert surfaces, in a hot blast stove for instance. Most of the hydrogen of the water gas is separated by centrifugal means, and may be further purified by suitable means, such as by washing with cuprous-chloride solution and then by caustic alkali or moist quick lime. The gas from which the hydrogen has been separated is then blown through suitable furnaces, such as those described in Specification No. 25,007, A.D. 1897, containing copper oxide mixed with or supported on pieces of refractory material, such as broken fire-brick or pumice-stone. The traces of hydrogen and the carbon non-oxide in the gas are thus oxidized to water and carbonic acid respectively.
Patent GB-190611377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Automatic Sale Machines.
Inventor: LINDGREN ERICK WALDEMAR
Filed: 1906-05-15
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 11,377. Lindgren, E. W. May 15. S a l e apparatus ; delivery mechanism; fastenings for d o o r s.- In apparatus for the sale of bread and butter and the like, compartments in a rotary body (not shown) receive the material, and are brought in turn opposite to the door a, Fig. 1, of the casing. The door opens outwardly and has an extending arm l, connected by a link r to a slide d, which is acted upon by a spring e tending to move the slide d to the right, thus opening the door a about the pivot q. Coin action.-The coin lever c is pivoted at f and is depressed by the weight of the coin, so that the projection n is clear of the lower arm of a two-armed pivoted lever m, shown separately in Fig. 4. The upper arm carries a pawl p, pivoted at p<1>. When the coin lever is depressed, the projection o on the slide rides over the pawl, the lever m is drawn back by the spring m<1> into' position to re-engage the projection n, and the projection o, when the slide returns to the position shown, simply depresses the pawl about its pivot. Money shoots; coin-discharging mechanism.-One or more coin shoots b lead the coins to slots in the coin levers c, both of which, in the arrangement shown, are engaged by the lever m. A pivoted door k held by a spring against the shoots is moved outwards, to discharge the coins, by means of the arm l on the door a depressing an arm on the pivot of the door k.
Patent GB-190615951-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing the Raising of Dust by Motor Road Vehicles & Tram Cars.
Inventor: PATTERSON JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1906-07-14
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 15,951. Patterson, J. G. July 14. Guards, mud.- Dust guards cr deflectors, w h i c h may serve also as mud guards, are described in connexion with apparatus for preventing the rising of dust behind motor-cars or tramcars, comprising a false bottom a arranged beneath the body of the vehicle as shown in Figs. 1 and 3. The guards d fitting close to the wheels are oarried by the false bottom and deflect the dust raised by the wheels down on to the road.
Patent GB-190617252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lubricating Blocks.
Inventor: WALKER JAMES
Filed: 1906-07-31
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 17,252. Walker, J. July 31. Lubricating.-A lubricating- b l o c k for shafts, axles, &c. comprises a block a of hard grease &c. with uniformly distributed holes b containing a mixture of graphite and softer grease.
Patent GB-190618837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Forced or Accelerated Draught Apparatus for Steam Boilers or other Furnaces
Inventor: GOSLING ROBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1906-08-22
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 18,837. Gosling, R. G. Aug. 22. Forced-draught furnaces; smoke-consuming.-A portion of the air supplied to the closed ash-pit by steam jets g is passed into the furnace above the fire through pipes d. Regulating-valves f are provided. Specifications No. 2951, A.D. 1873, and No. 7938, A.D. 1895, are referred to.
Patent GB-190705622-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Means for Producing Pictorial and other Designs in Colours in Marquetry and Inlaid Woodwork or other Material.
Inventor: EMERY CECIL GEORGE
Filed: 1907-03-08
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 5622. Emery, C. G. March 8. Marquetry and inlaid work.-- Thin sheets of wood are cut with a fret-saw on the lines of a design, and the pieces are immersed in dyes or stains of the required tints. After drying, the pieces are reassembled and mounted upon paper, canvas, or other suitable material to produce pictures or designs in the colours of the original with the grain of the wood continuous and parallel to the surface, which may be polished or varnished.
Patent GB-190710147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stereotyping and Type-metal Founding Apparatus.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1907-05-01
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 10,147. Haddan, H. J., [Duplex Printing Press Co.]. May 1. Type.-In order to prevent the chilling of the metal in the delivery nozzle of the pump employed in casting type, stereotypes, &c., the pump, which comprises a cylinder 2 open at the bottom and a piston operated by a hand-lever, is provided with a nozzle 3<a> capable of being turned either into the position shown, where it rests on the surface of the molten metal, or into the dotted-line position. to deliver a charge into the mould. The nozzle 3<a> is formed with a right-angled bend 3<c>, and is internally screw-threaded and attached to the end of an elbow tube 3 secured to the top of the pump cylinder.
Patent GB-190710417-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Lacing Locking Arrangement.
Inventor: MICHEL ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-05-04
Granted: 1908-05-04
Abstract: 10,417. Michel, A. May 4. Lacing-fastenings.-A clipping-device for securing the ends of boot laces and the like is placed near the top of the boot and comprises an under part a, Fig. 1, having flanges b to attach it to the boot and cheeks c, Fig. 2, between which the clip f is pivoted. The clip has two legs g, h, the leg g for gripping the lace and the leg h for keeping the clip in position. In a modification, Fig. 6, the clip has projecting pieces i to cover the upper edges m of the clip support. Specification No. 9058, A.D. 1894, [Abridgment Class Wearing-apparel], is referred to.
Patent GB-190710623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Windows of Railway and like Passenger Cars
Inventor: OSTRANDER ALLEN EDWARD
Filed: 1907-05-07
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 10,623. Ostrander, A. E. Nov. 19, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Windows.-Relates to the arrangement of windows in a railway or like passenger car of the class described in Specification No. 23,190, A.D. 1906, in which this invention is described. A fixed oval window 1 is set in a frame 16 and retained by flanges 19 and fastenings 20, while. the frame 16 is attached to the outside of the car wall by fastenings passing through flanges 17. Twin sliding windows 2 are surmounted by a semielliptical fixed window 3, attached to a flanged finishing batten 11. The post 4 between the windows is a built-up structure comprising a T-iron 4, wooden fillers 6, and stop strips 8 attached thereto, the whole being covered by metal casings 7, 9.
Patent GB-190722546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lavatories, Baths, Sinks, Washtubs and the like
Inventor: BARTHOLOMEW WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-10-12
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 22,546. Bartholomew, W. Oct. 12. Wash-tubs.-The waste plug F is located in an open vertical weir A which forms an overflow passage E. The outlet passage is so shaped that it conforms to the angle or lines of the bottom of the tub. Fig. 2 shows the invention applied to a lavatory basin.
Patent GB-190726062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings and the like.
Inventor: PLANT WILLIAM CHARLES GRAY GAM
Filed: 1907-11-25
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 26,062. Plant, W. C. G. G. T. Nov. 25. Couplings, automatic.-In a coupling of the wrist action type for railway vehicles &c, a plug 1 having three lugs 2 is mounted so as to rotate in a plate 6 attached to one vehicle, and is adapted to engage with a socket 4, which has grooves 3 corresponding to the lugs 2 and is connected to the opposing vehicle by a universal joint 16, 17. The lugs and grooves are arranged so that the plug 1 is rotated a certain amount before it enters the socket, the coupling being secured by imparting an opposite rotation to the plug when it has fully entered the socket. Such rotation of the plug is obtained by a rod 12, which is pivoted behind the plate 6 so as to swing vertically and has an inclined front 14 which, by engagement with a projection 15 on the socket 4, causes the rod 12 to be depressed ; this movement of the rod is transmitted through links 11, 8 and a weighted uncoupling-lever 9 to a crank 5 fixed to the plug. The socket 4, when uncoupled, normally hangs down about the pivot 16, but may be raised into position for coupling by levers 23, which are pivoted at 24 and engage at 25 a sliding plate 19, which is hinged at 21 and connected to the socket at 20, and is further formed with a slot to allow for the passage of the pin 17. In order to provide for elasticity in the coupling, a plunger provided at the rear of the shank of the socket 4 may be arranged to bear against a spring contained in a cylinder secured to the vehicle. The coupling-members may be arranged as a central coupling, or may be used in pairs as side couplings. In modifications, the lugs and grooves may be replaced by interrupted screwthreads, or they may be arranged so that the plug is not rotated until it has fully entered the socket. Further, the plug and socket members may be transposed.
Patent GB-190800724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brackets for Supporting Jockeys or Rope Clipping Devices of Wagons and Trucks adapted to be Hauled by a Travelling Overhead Rope.
Inventor: HUDSON PERCY
Filed: 1908-01-11
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 724. Hudson, P., and Hudson, W. S Jan. 11. Making parts of railway vehicles.-Brackets for holding rope jockeys which are used for connecting wagons or the like to an overhead haulage rope are stamped or forged from sheet iron or steel instead of being cast. A blank of the form shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1 is used. Its edges are turned up to form flanges band bearings c, d. These bearings may be formed merely by overlapping the flanges as at c or by welding in an extra block as at d. The bracket is adapted to fit the side of the truck and is secured by bolts e, f.