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Patent GB-190523403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bulk-head Doors
Inventor: STIBBS DAVID WALDHAUER
Filed: 1905-11-14
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 23,403. Stibbs, D. W. Nov. 14. Caissons; diving. -A door for use in caissons and the like consists of a rotary cell c with a door c<1> in one side, fitted within a cylindrical casing B<1> in two parts hinged at one side a and provided with adjusting-screws c' at the opposite side. 'This casing B' has two openings b<1>, b<3>, to either of which the door c' may be put into communication by the rotation of the cell c. The openings are so arranged that one is completely closed before the other is opened. The cell c is rotated, by the vertical shaft F, either from within by the handle I<6>, or from without by the handle H<3>. At the top of the shaft F is arranged epicyclic gear, the planetwheels of which are mounted on the rotary cell c, causing it to rotate. The screws c<2> keep the bearing-surfaces water-tight. To overcome the excess of pressure due to a head of water on one side of the cell, the frames E, E' are adjusted by means of screws e<4>, which bring the cell c against the side of the casing on which the pressure exists. This form of door may be used as an air lock for submarine vessels or for diving purposes. To supply air to persons enclosed in the cell c, the shaft F is made hollow and surrounded by a collar h having an annular channel in it, by which the air reaches the mouthpieces n.
Patent GB-190526578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Highly Heated Muffles or Furnaces.
Inventor: FRITH WILLIAM FREDERICK LOWNDE
Filed: 1905-12-20
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 26,578. Frith, W. F. L., and Grist, C. J. Dec. 20. Digesters; non-conducting coverings.-In a highly heated "muffle" or furnace for heating metals such as steel or steel alloys in mercury vapour contained within hermetically-sealed receptacles, and for like purposes, the latter are provided with means for protecting the joints, fastenings, and other parts of their covers so as to render them gas or vapour tight. As shown in Fig. 1, the receptacle d is arranged above a furnace a contained within inner walls b and outer walls c, the latter being supported on stays 1 and also serving to support the receptacle by its flange 4. The lid e is packed and bolted down by bolts 2. A cap or hood f of, or lined with, non-conducting material surrounds the whole apparatus and is supported by the lid e. The bolts 2 and the underside of the flange 4 are also protected by non-conducting material i, g. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the receptacle d is supported by the inner wall b through the intervention of supports 5 and extensions 6 of the flanges 4. The outer wall e is in this case of much lighter construction.
Patent GB-190611873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving, Free-wheel and Back-pedalling Brake Mechanism for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-05-21
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 11,873. Boult, A. J., [Gottschalk, F. T.]. May 21. Clutches.-In a hub free-wheel driving-gear with back-pedalling brake, the driving-sleeve 3 is provided with external and internal screw-threads upon and in which move driving and braking cones 5, 6, respectively. As shown, the threads are of the same hand, and, in driving, the cone 5 engages the hub, while during back-pedalling the cone 6, moving towards the left and co-operating with a fixed cone 8, forces out non-rotatable brake wedges 9 into engagement with the hub. To ensure the motion of the threaded cones, segments 11 provided with projections 12 engaging the part 6 are pressed by a spring 10 into frictional contact with the fixed abutment 8, the brake cone being connected to the driving-cone by a projection 14 upon a spring ring 13. The projection engages a notch upon the cone 6 and one of a ring of notches upon the cone 5.
Patent GB-190612920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, the Production of Cellulose.
Inventor: COCHRAN JAMES STIRRAT
Filed: 1906-06-02
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 12,920. Cochran, J. S. June 2. Cellulose.-Relates to a method of obtaining the fuzz from cotton seed hulls for use as cellulose in the manufacture of gun-cotton or other explosives, artificial silk, &c. The seeds, which have been divested of their cotton and lint in the usual way, are fed into a grinding-device A of any suitable kind, and pass thence into a chamber B, the bottom of which is formed of a screen and which contains an agitator C. Beneath the perforated bottom is arranged the exit end of a blower E by which the fibres are blown through the pipe G, while the bran or refuse passes through the sieve and is discharged by the conveyer F. The material so obtained may be bleached.
Patent GB-190615181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to 'Strops' or Sharpeners for Razors and the like.
Inventor: WILTON JOHN BROWNLEE
Filed: 1906-07-04
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 15,181. Wilton, J. B. July 4. Strops.-Strops for razors &c. have their two faces formed of the roughened and plain surfaces of manila or like paper. The body of the strop may consist of two sheets a, b of cardboard or like material with the adjacent surfaces corrugated, the corrugations a<1>, b<1> being preferably at right-angles to one another. The paper c, d is folded and cemented round the body, and additional sheets of cardboard may be placed between the paper and the cardboard sheets a, b.
Patent GB-190619727-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Reducing Garbage and Sewage.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1906-09-04
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 19,727. Haddan, H. J., [Edson Reduction Machinery Co.]. Sept. 4. Digesters.-Garbage or sewage is disintegrated by digesting and drying it in the chambers A, H. To prevent the separation of ammonia and glycerine v a p o u r s, the material under treatment in the digester is submitted to an air pressure at least ten pounds per square inch in excess of the steam pressure in the jacket, the air pressure being obtained by means of a pump Q connected to the digester by pipes P, R. The material can be agitated by air admitted by the pipe L and orifices 37. A drum J, surrounding the pipe L, is connected to the steam-jacket by pipes N, I. The digester is provided with an air-escape valve 29 and a watersupply pipe W. Steam under a pressure of about sixty pounds to the square inch and at a temperature of about 300‹ F. is admitted to the jacket surrounding the receptacle A, which is free to elongate downwards through the stuffing-box 22. The material is discharged to the steam-jacketed drying-chamber H through valves V, v, the casings of which are connected by telescoping pipes x, y. A. valved pipe 85 allows of the equalization of pressure in the digesting and drying chambers during the charging of the latter. The pipes x, P are connected by a valved pipe 83, so that an air pressure equal to that in the digester may be maintained below the valve V.
Patent GB-190620087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roundabouts or Merry-go-rounds.
Inventor: COOPER JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1906-09-10
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 20,087. Cooper, J. E. Sept. 10. Roundabouts, of the kind described in Specification No. 11,681, A.D. 1890, are constructed so as to increase the vertical movements of the cars, and the comfort and safety of the passengers. The cars are carried around by means of a platform h, which revolves on a track i, Fig. 5, supported by a fixed circular frame a, Fig. 1, formed of stanchions c supported by a ground frame and braced by lattice bars. The platform h carries a frame formed of stanchions j with tracks j<1>, which guide the cars g in their vertical motions, each car engaging four tracks by means of rollers g'. The cars g are supported by rods l, which at their lower ends are connected by a frame m, Figs. 5 and 6, supported by springs on a frame n with split axle-boxes or bearings for wheels l<2>, which move over an inclined track b arranged on stanchions f, inside the frame a. The platform h is driven by suitable means, such as a gearwheel engaging a rack on the platform, and the same driving - gear may also drive racks fixed to an underframe connected to the platform h. This underframe consists of stanchions k, connected together and to the platform and which serve as guides for rollers l<3>, l<4> on the rods l. The rods l are provided with tracks l<1>, which are engaged by rollers k<1> provided with antifriction wheels k<2>, in order further to guide the rods l. The platform h is spring- supported on wheels h<1>, which are provided with antifriction wheels h<2>. When both the wheels l<2> are mounted on one axle, one or them is freely mounted. The passengers reach the cars from platforms inside the structure, and lifts are provided for raising the passengers to the central platform which is connected by staircases to the other platforms. For ornamental, illuminating, and advertising purposes, the cars are surmounted by dummy balloons.
Patent GB-190620263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Glands and Stuffing Boxes.
Inventor: VINEY HORACE
Filed: 1906-09-12
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 20,263. Viney, H. Sept. 12. Stuffing - boxes.- A stuffing-box for a road - vehicle or other engine with an enclosed crank chamber is lubricated by the oil in the crank chamber, and is formed double with a draining-space to prevent water of condensation from entering the crank chamber. The gland d is secured by a screw cap e, and is formed hollow for additional packing secured by a gland g and cap h. The space i is drained by passages j, k which thus indicate if the box is leaking. The boxes for the steam cylinder and valve-chest are enclosed in a common casing, provided with an opening for inspection and a ventilating-cap.
Patent GB-190625339-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Cover and Strainer for Jugs, Teapots, and the like Vessels.
Inventor: HALL SILAS
Filed: 1906-11-10
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 25,339. Hall, S. Nov. 10. Drinking-vessels ; jugs.-A lid or cover a instead of being hinged to the jug or vessel is placed thereon, and is secured thereto on the application of a slight downward pressure by a resilient cross - piece b terminating in scrolls c, which engage within or over the rim h. When the jug or vessel has a lip i, a strainer o is provided and is preferably secured to the vessel by clips p. The strainer may be further locked in position by an extension r bearing against the cover a. To pour out the liquid, the cover a is turned to the right or left upon the screw d until the extension m is clear of the lip i. Slight variations in diameter of the vessels at the rim may be allowed for by opening- out or turning-in the ends of the scrolls c. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that one of the scroll ends of the cross-piece may be replaced by a strainer.
Patent GB-190625525-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tobacco Pipe.
Inventor: NICHOLLS JOHN FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-02-25
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 25.525. Nicholls, J. F., [trading as Slocom Pipe Co.]. Feb. 25, 1907. Tobacco pipes.-In a tobacco pipe of the kind described in Specification No. 8860, A.D. 1895, the trap or plug is made very short, thus allowing an absorbent cartridge to be inserted in the stem if desired. The plug c, which is made of vulcanite or other non-absorbent material, fits into the end of the mouthpiece and is provided with an annular shoulder to prevent it from being, pushed too far into the mouthpiece, and with reduced extensions c, d projecting into the mouthpiece and the stem respectively. The plug does not touch the sides of the stem chamber.
Patent GB-190628506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coach Bodies for Motor Cars.
Inventor: PICHARD JULES
Filed: 1906-12-13
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 28,506. Pichard, J., Binon, A., Guillelmon, S., and Roux, J., [trading as Soc. Pichard et Cie]. Dec. 15, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Bodies.-A closed motor-car, Fig. 1, is converted into an open car, Fig. 2, by hinging the uprights e of the door at their lower ends so that they can be turned downwards and inwards, and by providing the glazed side panels a with hinges at their upper edges, so that they may be turned up under the roof and held there, or slid down into cavities in the sides of the car. The glazed frame k is lowered into the lower part of the door m. The uprights e and side panels a are held in positions by screws.
Patent GB-190628610-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Calculating Machine.
Inventor: MONACHIMOFF ALEXANDER
Filed: 1906-12-14
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 28,610. Monachimoff, A. Dec. 14. Calculating - upparatus. - In multiple-bank keyboard apparatus for separately summing two sets of monetary values, displaying the totals; and simultaneously displaying the difference, the counting - elements consist of flat slides, each bearing one numeral and having its own key ; there is a separate set of slides for each denomination ; and the three results to be shown are obtained by manipulating three such arrangements of mechanism combined in a single casing. Fig. 1 shows a section through all the parts for one denomination. Each of the ten slides 4 in the + adding section I, theadding section II, and the difference-producing section III, carries its corresponding numeral at the end, so that when pushed forward over the corresponding zero plate 7, 8, or 9 the numeral is visible to move it, the plate is bent downwards at its lower end and attached to its key-lever 5, each lever having a projection 14 for pressing forward all the levers in the same set in front of it, whereby all levers can be returned by pressing back the front one. There is no transfer mechanism, but the top slide is numbered with the unit value of the next higher denomination to warn the operator. The capacity of the machine is from farthings to millions of pounds.
Patent GB-190701544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extincteurs.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1907-01-21
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 1544. Evans, W. E., [Minimax Consolidated, Ltd.]. Jan. 21. Extincteurs.-The discharge pipe is provided with a valve arrangement whereby the liquid can be discharged either in an upward or a downward direction without escape of gas. The discharge pipe c, provided with a nozzle b, is in communication with a chamber d, which contains a valve g and communicates with a pipe e leading to the bottom, and with a pipe f leading to the top of the extincteur. In the position shown, the valve g closes the inlet from the pipe f to the chamber d; while, in the inverted position, it closes the inlet from the pipe e to the chamber d.
Patent GB-190703562-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Celluloid Collars.
Inventor: CHISHOLM GEORGE
Filed: 1907-02-13
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 3562. Chisholm, G. Feb. 13. Collars.-Celluloid collars are provided with thin leather tabs d, e, coloured to correspond with the colour of the collar, and secured by eyelets or rivets c, f secured to the collar band a, the ends of which are in line with the front ends of the outer fold b of the collar. The lower edge of the collar band a is cut away.at g.
Patent GB-190704172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Distribution Systems with the Aid of Storage Batteries
Inventor: WUILLOT MARCEL
Filed: 1907-02-19
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 4172. Wuillot, M., and Feron, A. Feb. 19. Distributing ; lighting, systems of; regularing.- In systems of distribution particularly for lighting trains &c. in which storage batteries are connected in parallel, or in which buffer batteries are employed, two batteries having an unequal number of cells are employed. The batteries are so arranged that the discharge voltage of one set is approximately equal to the charging voltage of the other. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, batteries 3, 4, of ten and seven elements respectively, are adapted to be connected in parallel with the load 2. In order to equalize the working of the batteries, the excess cells may be placed in series, or in opposition to one of the batteries, as shown in Fig. 6. These cells may have very small capacity, such as electrolytic valves. The Specification describes, with the aid of diagrams, the charging and discharging voltages &c. of the batteries.
Patent GB-190704241-A (GB)
Title: Garment Supporter.
Inventor: BUCKINGHAM BENJAMIN JAY
Filed: 1907-02-20
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 4241. Buckingham, B. J. Feb. 20. Suspenders for articles of dress.-Skirts, troupers, and other garments are supported for inspection or other purposes in show rooms &c., upon a stand consisting of a series of spring arms 6, secured between plates 1, 5 by means of bolts 12. Figs. 2 and 3. The garments are clipped between adjacent arms 6. Inner spring fingers 7 and loops 11 keep the spring arms in contact, and the parts are secured together at their inner ends by wires twisted together as shown in Fig. 3. Intermediate rigid arms are provided at intervals ; or, strengthening-members 10 may be provided, as shown in Fig. 5. The spring arms may be arranged parallel, as shown in Fig. 6. -
Patent GB-190704920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trunks.
Inventor: STEINKUEHLER PAUL
Filed: 1907-02-28
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 4920. Steink³hler, P. Feb. 28. Straps and bands, strengthening.-The sides 1 of a trunk are bent at their vertical edges 2, 3 to form flattened corners, which are protected by a wooden bead 4 extended round the corner to the bottom 5 or the top. The bead is rigidly attached by a metal strip 6 riveted to the sides, and by rivets 7, and carries at the bent portion a metal protecting-band 8.
Patent GB-190705667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspension Devices for Inverted Incandescent Gaslight Mantles or the like.
Inventor: SCHWARTZ MAXIMILIAN JOHANNES
Filed: 1907-03-08
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 5667. Schwartz, M. J. March 8. Incandescent gas burners.-The part of the ring a to which an inverted incandescent mantle is attached is provided with openings d, such as slots Or holes, so that the flame can reach the fabric during the process of burning off and hardening.
Patent GB-190709762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices for Removing Stoppers from Bottles.
Inventor: HARMSWORTH ALBERT WILLIAM ST J
Filed: 1907-04-26
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 9762. Harmsworth, A. W. St. J. April 26. Corkscrews; stopperkeys.-Relates to the type of stopper-key which is provided with a knifeedge to engage under the edge of the stopper. The appliance consists of a bow frame b within which is arranged a knife - edge d, provided with a handle e. A corkscrew f is arranged on the opposite end of the bow. The body of the appliance may be cast or formed from thin metal.
Patent GB-190713853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Reversible Handle-bars for Cycles.
Inventor: CHAPLIN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-06-15
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 13,853. Chaplin, W. H. June 15. Handle-bars.-The lugs of reversible handle-bars are secured to the fork tube by means of a cap screwed directly into or over the end of the tube. The curved bars are rigidly fixed to a lug which is attached at right-angles to a sleeve d fitting over the front-fork tube e, and formed at top and bottom with notches which engage with a pin o. The sleeve is held in position by a cap which has a nut q, Fig. 7, or l, Fig. 4, on the top, by which it may be turned ; this cap may be externally threaded as shown in Fig. 4, or internally threaded as shown in Fig. 7, and the front-fork tube is internally or externally threaded to correspond. The second position of the bars is obtained by inverting the sleeve with the bars.
Patent GB-190714166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tents.
Inventor: SHREWSBURY RICHARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-06-19
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 14,166. Shrewsbury, R. W. June 19. Tents. - A roof frame is constructed of light radial rods B, supported b y peripheral uprights A and inserted in sockets in, or hinged to a central apex ring g C, which is drawn downwards by opposite chains or ropes F, F<1>, by a central weight, or by a central vertical cord attached to a ground peg, the central pole being dispensed with. Spreading apart of the uprights A by the downward pull on the apex ring is prevented by diagonal chains A<3> between the uprights, or by stays between the lower ends of the roof rods, or by the canvas D of the roof. A ventilating aperture in the apex of the roof is covered by a conical canvas or like cap K on a frame L on a spindle, which is inserted in a socket C' in the apex ring and is provided with an eye L' for the attachment of a ceiling canvas M, which is mainly intended for use in hot climates. The canvas wall sections are attached to the uprights and are secured under the overhanging roof edge D<1> by hooks and eyes. An horizontal triangular awning with triangular side flaps is supported in front of the tent on two light rods, which are connected to the front uprights A and are inserted in pockets in the front edge of the canvas awning. Roof extensions H are secured under the roof edge D' and are extended by guy ropes. The uprights may be pointed to enter the ground and may be inserted through holes in the corners of a ground sheet. The roof covering may be secured to the lower ends of the roof rods B by pockets or loops, or may fit loosely on the roof bars.
Patent GB-190715735-A (GB)
Inventor: AVES OWEN
Filed: 1907-07-09
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 15,735. Aves, O. July 9. Lenses; grinding and polishing. - Lenses for spectacles, sight-testing, objectives, &c. are made with their focal length varying at every point. One surface is similar to the part A' B' C' D' of the oblique cone shown in Fig. I, that is, curving from C' D' to A' B<1>, and tapering from B' C<1> to A<1> D'. Fig. II shows a lens with a surface A B C D similar to A' B<1> C' D<1>, the other surface E F G H being straight in the direction R S but involutoidal in a direction at right-angles to it. Convex or concave lenses may be made in this way, and the involutoidal or conico-cylindrical surfaces may be combined with other forms. Radial astigmatism can be corrected by their means. In grinding the lenses, the involutoidal surfaces are produced by a curved tool while the glass is held on a support ; but the conico-cylindrical surface is produced by a tool G<2>, rotating in contact with the glass and carried in a cell in a holder M of the shape of a cone, this holder being swayed backwards and forwards to bring every part of the glass into contact with the tool.
Patent GB-190717793-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for Separating Solid Matter from Fluids, and Apparatus therefor.
Filed: 1907-08-03
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 17,793. Baron, W. B., and Fuel Saving and Water Treating Co. Aug. 3. Decanting and settling; filters.-Relates to apparatus having a number of hellically-arranged depositing-plates, upon which the solids settle and down which they slide to the bottom of the apparatus, from which they are removed. A cylinder a is fitted with a concentric inner cylinder b and with a number of plates c helically arranged between the cylinders a, b at such an angle that the solids will just slide down them. The solids are removed through a perforated sludge pipe g or by other means. The cylinders a, b communicate with each other through a number of radial tubes d with flattened outlets. The liquid may be fed into the cylinder b and discharged from the cylinder a or may pass in the opposite direction, in which case a conical spreader i delivers the liquid uniformly to the cylinder a and the cylinder b is fitted with a wood wool or other filter h and with an outlet channel f and pipe e. The direction in which the liquid is passed through the apparatus is determined by its temperature.
Patent GB-190720406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sheep Shears.
Inventor: BULL HAROLD CARR
Filed: 1907-09-13
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 20,406. Bull, H. C. Sept. 13. Shears.-The stops D, of cork or other suitable material, of two-part sheep shears are held in sockets formed by coiling up a strip C of the shank material A. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 14,641, A.D. 1895.]