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Patent GB-190624576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flame Arc Lamps
Inventor: GILBERT CLAUDE EDWARD GILLETT
Filed: 1906-11-02
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 24,576. Gilbert, C. E. G. Nov. 2. Arc lamps. - A converging - carbon flame-arc lamp has two slides, each of which carries three or more carbons in parallel, the arc shifting from one pair of carbons to another. The carbon-holders B are attached to the slides A with a little play so that the carbons can pass freely through guide-plates E. In a modification, the carbons pass through guidetubes which carry claws supporting the lower ends of the carbons. Converging-carbon enclosed-arc lamps may be similarly constructed. According to the Provisional Specification, a single thin slab of carbon may replace the pencils forming each electrode.
Patent GB-190626205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Formation of Animal Figures in Relief.
Inventor: KLEFEKER HELENE
Filed: 1906-11-19
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 26,205. Klefeker, [geb. Mehnert], H. Nov. 19. Drawings to Specification. Ornaments. - Animal figures for putting into pictures, on furniture, cushions, bags, &c. are formed in relief by cutting or stamping out a piece of natural hide in accordance with the outline of the animal to be represented, the hair being afterwards cut, smoothed down, &c., to imitate the animal exactly.
Patent GB-190626531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Elastic Tyres.
Inventor: GILARDONI HENRY
Filed: 1906-11-22
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 26,531. Gilardoni, H., and Leriche, H. Nov. 22. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Resilient tyres are formed of groups a of transverse springs sheathed in textile material e, outside of which lengths of cord or other material f are plaited, the whole being encased in rubber. A band of felt or other material may be placed round the springs before they are encased in the sheath e. Each group of springs is formed of two sets of blades r, of increasing length, each set being connected together by a rivet b; outside these sets are placed blades d running completely round the tyre, the blades d and the sets r forming one group. The rubber casing is formed with beaded edges k adapted to enter grooves in the rim m, the edges being held in the grooves by the wedging action of a metal ring n provided with flanges o to press on the rubber ; the ring n is drawn tight by bolts. The outer circumference of the ring n, is in the shape of a trough adapted to receive a ring of cork p, the cork being fastened to the metal ring n by hoops q the ends of which are twisted together.
Patent GB-190627079-A (GB)
Title: Process for Producing Gas Igniters and Improvements in and relating to their Application to Incandescent Lamps or Mantles.
Inventor: HOFMANN RICHARD
Filed: 1906-11-28
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 27,079. Hofmann, R. Nov. 28. Incandescent gas burners ; lighiing gas.-Catalytic igniters d have a core formed of a knot of asbestos b, and may have platinum wires c. They are attached to the barner by means of a loop a, or to the crown of the mantle by means of a small additional pill d<1> formed on the extremity of a thread passed through the fabric.
Patent GB-190702382-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Ironing Device more especially intended for Ironing Hats.
Inventor: O'NEILL JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-01-30
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 2382. O'Neill, J. Jan 30. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Ironing.-An appliance for ironing hats, smoothing creased clothes, curling feathers, &c. consists of a thin, preferably slightly convex, blade a fixed in a handle b by a tang and a cross-pin a', passing through the tang and n. metal collar b<1> ; a guard d is provided. The blade is heated in the fire, and a shield c is slipped over it ; the shield is nickelplated or polished and fits tightly near the guard d.
Patent GB-190706136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Milling (or Slot Drilling) Machines.
Inventor: TEEGLER ROBERT
Filed: 1907-03-13
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 6136. Teegler, R. March 13. Milling.-An automatic device for arresting the vertical feed and for starting and stopping the lateral feed of a slot-drilling tool consists of three interdependent levers 4, 12, 33, the middle one being connected with the sliding part 16 of a double clutch which in one position drives the vertical feedscrew through gearing 34, 45, 38, and in the other position drives the horizontal feed-screw 44 through gearing 17, 43. At the end of a vertical feed, an adjustable pin 2 on a slowly rotated disk 1 engages the stop-pin 3 on the lever 4 and moves the same but not the lever 12, this being permitted by a pin-and-slot connexion 13. When the spring-pressed roller 8 reaches the incline 11, it rapidly moves the levers 4, 12 and moves the clutch part 16. At the end of the lateral feed, a stop 19 engages a rod 18 in the saddle and moves the lever 33. As soon as the roller 22 reaches the incline 25, it rapidly moves the lever 33 and, by means of the catch 28, the lever 12 into its mid position, thus stopping the feed. During the disengaging of the clutch part 16, the roller 8 is withdrawn by the lever 30 and block 31.
Patent GB-190707815-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for Producing Undamped Electric Oscillations by Means of the Flame Arc Produced by Electric Arc Lamps or the like
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1907-04-03
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 7815. Thompson, W. P., [Ges. f³r Drahtlose Telegraphie]. April 3. Oscillations, producing.-In an arrangement for producing oscillatory currents, comprising an electric arc connected with an inductance and a condenser and fed with direct or alternating current, such as is described in Specification No. 21,629, A.D. 1900, the flame arc is now produced in a gas of the argon group such as helium, or in a mixture of these with other gases. The former gases may be obtained by heating minerals, for instance by means of the arc itself, or by chemical processes ; or the arc may be produced in a liquid, such as a mineral water, containing these gases. Preferably, one of the electrodes is of cooled metal. The arc may be formed in a vacuum tube or in other manner.
Patent GB-190724418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aerial Flying Toys
Inventor: DUNCAN JOHN
Filed: 1907-11-05
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 24,418. Duncan, J. Nov. 5. Flying toys.-In an aerial toy having a screw propeller which, when rotated, flies off its supporting-spindle, the propeller f is rotated by an arm c projecting through a hole h in one of the blades. The arm c is carried by a collar b which can rotate on the spindle e. The collar is rotated rapidly by a coiled string, and the propeller frees itself from the arm c and moves off the spindle.
Patent GB-190725263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Stoppers for Bottles.
Inventor: BARTON HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-11-14
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 25,263. Barton, H. W. Nov. 14. Moulding screwstoppers for bottles. -A metal shell c with a screw surface is inserted in a mould and vulcanite &c. is poured in to fill the shell and form a head a
Patent GB-190725517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Cooling and Liquefying of Gases and Apparatus therefor
Inventor: HILDEBRANDT GOTTHOLD
Filed: 1907-11-18
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 25,517. Hildebrandt, G. Nov. 18. Liquefying.-Relates to a process and apparatus for cooling and liquefying gases with low boiling-points, of the kind in which the gases are mixed with other gases of relatively high boiling-points, the mixture is compressed, the heat of compression extracted, the mixture expanded to produce liquefaction of the gases with the high boiling-points, and this liquid then allowed to vaporize and re - expand in order to cool the un liquefied gases or a fresh supply of the mixture. According to the present invention, means are provided whereby the gas or gases of high boiling- point are continuously circulated in a closed circuit; also the gases are liquefied in a part of the apparatus such that the obstruction of passages by freezing cannot take place. In one form of apparatus, air containing carbonic acid enters a compressor A, by way of the suction pipe H, and passes through a cooler B to an expansion chamber C in which the carbonic acid is liquefied ; this carbonic acid is re-drawn into the compressor by way of the chamber D, in which it serves as a cooling-medium. The air from the chamber C is expanded into the liquefying-chamber F, after being cooled in a heat-exchanger E traversed by the unliquefied air, which finally escapes from the apparatus at the pipe H<1>.
Patent GB-190727123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hinges for Doors or the like.
Inventor: HLOBIL IGNAZ
Filed: 1907-12-07
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 27,123. Hlobil, I., and Podzimek, K. Dec. 7. Hinges.- In order that the doors of cupboards, wardrobes, &c. may be readily detached, the pivot pin 1 is displaceably mounted on the angle-plate 2, 3. The pivot pin can be withdrawn from the pivot hole 7 against the action of the spring 9 by means of a handle 5 which projects through a slot 6. The pivot may be held in engagement by a bolt, or by frictional means instead of a spring.
Patent GB-190809831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turret Slide Mechanism for Automatic Lathes.
Inventor: HERBERT ALFRED
Filed: 1908-05-06
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 9831. Herbert, A., and Vernon, P. V. May 6. Lathes. - Turret - slide mechanism is arranged to g i v e an automatically varied traverse, according to the tool in use, with a constant stroke of the actuating-ram. The ram A, cam - operated at B, contains a number of bars P, adjustably held at T and each provided with a hardened block R adapted to engage a stop 0 to traverse the turretslide. The stops O are controlled by levers N and a cam F<2>, which is rotated step by step from the turret rotation. The turret-slide has a return to a definite point by a bar P<2>.
Patent GB-190815682-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Thinning Cotton Plants
Inventor: GESCHE EUGENE CHARLES
Filed: 1908-07-23
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 15,682. Gesche, E. C. July 23. Brakes.-Brake mechanism for the shaft 26 of a machine for thinning rows of cotton plants comprises brake blocks 80 connected by links 79 to an angular treadle 74 and engaging a disk 81 on the shaft. The treadle is pivoted on a forked bar 76, which passes through a horizontal slot in a bracket 78, and it is normally held in position by a spring 82.
Patent GB-190820991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gate Fastenings
Inventor: MASON JOHN
Filed: 1908-10-05
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 20,991. Mason, J. Oct. 5. Catches, gravity.-A pin 6 secured to the gate A enters a convergent notch in a plate 7 supported by pins 8 sliding in slots 9 in a bracket 10 secured to the gate post C. The plate 7 is retained in front by the raised flange of a plate 11, which has legs 12 secured in sockets 13 in the bracket 10. The gate is preferably so hung as to be self-closing.
Patent GB-190823025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lock Stitch Sewing Machines.
Inventor: PLANT THOMAS GUSTAVE
Filed: 1908-10-29
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 23,025. Plant, T. G. April 15, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Boot-sole stitching-machines; lock-stitch shuttle sewing-machines ; governing needle thread.-To secure a uniform location of the interlock between the needle and shuttle threads, with respect to the surface of the work, means are provided whereby the stitch-setting pull on the needle-thread is exerted on a taut shuttle thread and such pull draws from the shuttle the full amount of thread necessary for the stitch, thus preventing the threadlock from being disturbed on the return movement of the shuttle. The needle-thread is governed by a tension device t', a thread clamp h, a main take-up arm g<5>, carrying the roll 9, mounted on the stud g<6> and operated from the shaft A', and an auxiliary take-up g<4>, having a spring 8, a roll 5, and a stop 34 engaging the thread-measurer g. The shuttle 10, which is driven from a cam-operated rack D<1>, has the usual nose 11 and carries an eccentrically mounted bobbin-case 13 provided with a delivery eye 14 and guided by a recess in the under face of the arm D<6>, To form the stitch the shuttle 10 is oscillated from the position shown in Fig. 5 to that shown in Fig. 3 to engage and cast the needleloop and then back to its original position, the vertical rise of the bobbin centre 21 and consequently of the eye 14 being greater in the forward than in the return movement, such movements being given by imparting to the shuttle an oscillating movement in the arc of a circle to substantially the same extent on either side of a line connecting the stitch-making point to the centre of oscillation 20 of the shuttle. Consequently the shuttle in its forward movement carries the delivery eye 14 to a position at least as far from the stitchmaking point as it does on its return, and the lock is thus formed with the shuttle thread a taut, and the needle-thread, when manipulated by the takeup to set the stitch, pulls from the shuttle all the thread required, and the lock is not disturbed by the return movement.
Patent GB-190825066-A (GB)
Title: Candle-stick with an Automatic Extinguisher.
Inventor: ROOM ROBERT
Filed: 1908-11-21
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 25,066. Room, R. Nov. 21. Candlesticks; candle extinguishers.-A candlestick B of the bedroom type is provided with a false bottom C and two uprights D', D', on which can be adjusted a plate A carrying pivoted plates J<1>, J<2> with the attached extinguishing flaps K<1>, K<2> Springs I', I' on the plate A normally hold the candle in an upright position, and slide, when the plate A is lowered, in corrugations in the candle socket F, which is plugged internally to prevent waste of candle.
Patent GB-190825513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Shutters.
Inventor: RICHARD JULES
Filed: 1908-11-26
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 25,513. Richard, J. Nov. 26. Shutters.-In a sliding-plate shutter the displacement of the leaves in one direction or in both is effected by a percussive member which is independent of the leaves themselves. In one construction, the leaves are returned by a spring after release from the action of the percussion member ; in a second construction the same percussion member returns the leaves by a subsequent percussion ; in a third construction the leaves are returned by a second percussion member. Shutters for a stereoscopic camera are described. The leaves a, b, Fig. 2, are moved in opposite directions by a slotted lever d and pins on the leaves, the lever d being controlled by a spring d<2>. The percussive member y is under the action of a spring f<6>, and moves between two limiting-stops f<4>, f<5>. The shutter is set by an external handle on the axis f The member f pulls over a pivoted spring-controlled lever k, which is in conuexion with a pneumatic time cylinder l. The release lever g engages a pin f<3> on the member f. When the release lever g is actuated, the member f strikes the end of a rod h and opens the shutter. After an interval of time depending upon the adjustment of the cylinder l, a piu k<3> on the lever k engages and releases the rod h from the member f, whereupon the shutter is closed by the spring d'. The rod h normally rests on a supporting-pin i in a plate under the influence of a spring h<1>. In the second construction the end of the percussion member f, Fig. 6, is formed with an extension f<7>. On release, the member f first strikes a pin h<2> on the rod h and opens the shutter. The throw of the leaves is limited by end stops e', e<2>. After the time interval, the pin k<3> on the lever k raises the rod h and releases the member f, which moves further until its end f 7 strikes a projection b<1> on one of the leaves, or, alternatively, on a second rod pivoted to the lever d similarly to the rod h. In the third construction two independent percussion members f, m, Fig. 9, are used. In setting the shutter, the pin f<1> on the member f carries the member m with it. The member m is held by a pin m<2> and a spring catch o. As before, the member f strikes a pin h' on the rod h to open the shutter, and after the time interval a pin on the arm k releases the arm carrying the spring catch o. The member m is thereupon polled by a spring m<1> and strikes a second pin n on a rod n<1>, corresponding to the pin h<2> and rod h, to close the shutter.
Patent GB-190900739-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Continuously Indicating the Horse-power being Transmitted by Marine Propeller Shafts and the like.
Inventor: MCBRETNEY WALTER
Filed: 1909-01-12
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 739. McBretney, W., and Milnes, G. C. Jan. 12. Dynamometers, rotary transmission. - To measure the power transmitted by a rotary shaft, two similar single - phase alternators F', F<2> are placed on the shaft at a distance apart so that the torsion in the shaft causes the electromotive forces to vary from antiphase. The number of poles of each alternator is fixed so that when the shaft is subjected to the maximum torque the angle of relative movement of the phases is not greater than 30 degrees. The fixed armatures A', A<2> of the alternators are connected in series to a volt-meter EV which is calibrated to read power and may be maintained at a false zero by a battery of cells C. A second volt-meter V is arranged to test the equality and magnitude of the voltages of the alternators in situ. One of the armatures is fixed; the other may be rotated circumferentially in its circular seating G by means of the worm B and sector D, and clamped by a screw M. Three methods of calibration are described. According to the first method, the shaft is run unloaded at its full speed and the movable armature is rotated until the volt-meter EV is at zero. The shaft is then brought to rest and a known static torque is applied. The armatures, the circular seating G, and the fields are fitted with scales and vernier pointers so that the angular advance of one field on the other for a particular torque is obtained. The static torque is then removed and the movable armature is advanced through the same angle and clamped. The shaft is rotated unloaded to a known speed, and the volt-meter EV is marked with the power corresponding to the static torque and the speed of the shaft. According to the second method, the angular twist of the given length of shaft for a given static torque may be measured and the resultant voltages for similar angles at different speeds calculated. In the third method, the movable armature is adjusted to give no resultant voltage as in the first method, and an actual brake test is made.
Patent GB-190906510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Revolving Wheels for Recreation Purposes.
Inventor: RUEZ PAUL
IPC: A63G27/00
Filed: 1909-03-18
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 6510. Ruez, P. March 18. " Ferris " wheels and the like. - A circular framework b, Fig. 1, is supported by rollers f, and is rotated by means of a cable l and any suitable motor. Three circular tracks c are secured to the inside of the framework, and cars o run on these tracks. Stairs j give access to the cars o. The framework may be utilized for displaying animated views or advertisements. In a modification shown in Fig. 3, cars 3 are pivoted between brackets carried on the inner side of the framework b.
Patent GB-190907301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mowing Machines.
Inventor: LEONI ALPHONSE MARIA
IPC: A01D34/30
Filed: 1909-03-26
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 7301. Leoni, A. M. March 26. Retractive switches.-A switch casing is made in two parts 21, 27 separated by au insulator 23 through which slides a rod 24 carrying a head 25. This head makes contact with the casing 21. The nut 29 is normally drawn by the spring 31 into contact with the casing 27 thus completing the circuit through the switch. The device is employed to break the ignition circuit of the oil engine of a mowing-machine if the cutters meet an obstruction. The casing 21 is screwed into the frame 19 of the machine, and the battery wire is connected to the terminal 32. The switch is opened when the rod 24 is pressed in by a disk on a sliding shaft.
Patent GB-190909426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Apparatus or Appliances for Skating Rinks.
Inventor: POOLE JOSEPH
IPC: A61H3/00
Filed: 1909-04-21
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 9426. Poole, J., and Thompson, H. April 21. Skating, appliances for aiding. -In apparatus for supporting skaters while learning, provided with a pulley B running on an overhead rail A, a cross-bar D is hung from a single cord C, and is fitted with straps E at each end forming loops e for the skater's arms. A connecting-strap e<2> is provided at the back to connect the loops e.
Patent GB-190911859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting Jacks.
Inventor: PREUSS PAUL
IPC: B66F3/18
Filed: 1909-05-19
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 11,859. Preuss, P. May 19. Jacks.-Screw-jacks, of the type in which the nut f rotates on ball bearings and is formed as a worm-wheel operated by a worm, are provided with bearings in the pedestal a for the screw both above and below the nut so as to ensure even loading of the balls. Pins m on the screw prevent it from being screwed out of the pedestal ; and they may engage grooves b to prevent rotation of the screw.
Patent GB-190913144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Winding Yarns of Different Colours on Spools, more especially intended for Winding Pile Yarns on Spools for use in Looms for Weaving Tufted Fabrics.
IPC: D03D39/02
Filed: 1909-06-04
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 13,144. Southwell, H. & M., and Head, T. W. June 4. Yarns, beaming.-The guides or reed, and the supporting and pressing rollers for the spools, of machines for winding differently coloured yarns on spools, especially those yarns which are required to form a pattern in tufted fabrics such as Axminster and Moquette carpets, are made in sections, and the distance between the cups that grip the spools is adjustable, so that, when spools are required to be wound for fabrics of the same, or partly of the same, pattern, such as a body carpet and a stair carpet, the yarns for forming the pattern common to different fabrics may be used for winding spools for each fabric. The reed is made in sections 22, 23, 24, the end portions being operated by a lever 31, so that when different widths are to be wound, the end portions 23, 24, which may carry the yarns for either the border or part of the body pattern, are moved into or out of position, and the part 22 carrying the threads forming the pattern common to each fabric is retained in position. The supporting-rollers 19 are made in sliding sections and are operated, together with the cups 9 that grip the spools, by means of levers 14, 11, Fig. 3. When the parts 23, 24 are not in use, the threads passing through them are held in spring clips which are hung on the reed.
Patent GB-190914145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Three-way Cocks or Valves.
IPC: F16K11/16
Filed: 1909-06-16
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 14,145. Aktiebolaget Eskilstuna Separator, and Andersson, C. E. June 16. Combinations of interdependent valves; actuating valves; indicating amount of opening of valves.-A three-way valve comprises two lift valves 4, 5, Fig. 1, situated in separate chambers b, c, and adapted to be opened or closed by cam-shaped projections 14, 15 on a handleoperated sleeve 10 mounted on a pin 11 on the valve cover. The sleeve is retained by a screw cap 25, which encloses a spring whereby the valves are closed with a flexible pressure. The valves are secured to a diaphragm which may be springy to open the valves when the cams permit; or the valves may be opened by internally-arranged springs, or by the action of the fluid on the diaphragm. The operating-handle may be provided with a curved indicating-plate 18, Fig. 4, marked " open " and " closed," and situated beneath a slot 19 in the casing 20 which exposes to view one or other of the words. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the valves are both opened and closed positively by inclined slotted members 27 on the sleeve 10, which engage grooves 26 in the valve spindles.