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Patent GB-190703478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stoppers for Bottles and the like.
Inventor: COPELEVITZ-JOSEPHSON JOSEPH MA
Filed: 1907-02-12
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 3478. Josephson, J. M. Copelevitz-. Feb. 12. Stoppers.-The internal diameter of a screw cap A, fitted with a washer B of rubber, cork, &c., is such that the washer B overhangs the edge of the bottle neck to such an extent that the internal and external pressures exerted radially upon the neck by the washer B, when pressed down, may balance one another and so minimize the risk of fracture present when a conical stopper is pressed into the mouth of the bottle. The threads in the cap A engage a screwthreaded metal ring, having a square hole E in the centre and formed of two parts C, D, Fig. 2, which are placed in the position shown, in a corresponding groove in the bottle neck, and are soldered together. In the case of large stoppers, the washer B may be fitted with a metal backing, which is held in place by a screw passing through the top of the cap A.
Patent GB-190706963-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Production of Cylinders for Printing Textile Fabrics and Paper.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
Filed: 1907-03-22
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 6963. Coles, S. O. Cowper-. March 22. Electrotype; printing-rollers.-An iron or steel roller is coated by first electro-depositing a thin flash of copper from an alkaline solution such as the double cyanide of potassium and copper, and then further coating to the required thickness in an acid copper - depositing bath. The required design is next put on the parts of the roller which are to be in intaglio, in an insulating material or varnish, by means of stencils, rubber pads, or by photographic transfer &c. The roller is then dipped in acid or cyanide to ensure that the parts not coverad by the design are clean, and is transferred to a copper electro-depositing bath to build up the uncovered parts in relief. The resist is cleaned off and the roller polished for printing, Before depositing the last thickness of copper, the surface of the first deposit may be engraved, rolled, or etched with a pattern, mat, or texture which ultimately appears in different degrees on both the relief and the intaglio parts of the roller.
Patent GB-190708526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Loom Pickers.
Inventor: WALKER CHARLES TEMPEST
Filed: 1907-04-12
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 8526. Walker, C. T. April 12. Loom pickers in overpick looms are provided with a boss or ferrule 2, Fig. 1, loosely sliding on the guide-spindle 3, so that the direction of pull of the strap 4 is in the plane of the spindle. The ferrule, which may be provided with lubricating-packing and is preferably made of heat-resisting material, may consist of a simple tube or of a skeleton tube 2<v>, Fig. 3, surrounded by a tube 2<w>. The tube 2<w> may be replaced by a metallic covering 2<y>, Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190708628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Harmonicas.
Inventor: REIDY MATTHEW JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-04-13
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 8628. Reidy, M. J. April 13. Mouth organs.-A casing or housing in which the instrument is adapted to slide is formed with an opening to register with a certain number of reed openings and with an adjustable mouthpiece adapted to restrict the opening more or less. In the construction illustrated, a casing 5 of sheet metal, celluloid, or other material is formed with guide parts 6, 8 for the body of the instrument and with a dovetailed guide for an adjustable and reversible mouthpiece 15, having a series of apertures 16 at one end and a long aperture at the other end. The casing is provided with a single long aperture so that by adjusting the mouthpiece 15 the number of reed holes exposed can be varied. A handle is attached to the body of the instrument and a screw 22 is provided to fix it when not in use. In modifications, the handle is replaced by a thumbscrew which projects through a slot in the back of the casing, and the holes 16 in the mouthpiece are dispensed with.
Patent GB-190708642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mounting Incandescent Electric Lamp Filaments.
Filed: 1907-04-13
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 8642. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. April 13. Soldering.-Electric-lamp filaments are connected to leading-in or supporting wires by fusing the ends of these beneath the surface of a protecting liquid. The filaments may be of tungsten, molybdenum, titanium, or similar metals or their alloys, and the wires of platinum or other suitable metal or alloy, the liquid preferably being one which yields reduction products or inert gases under the action of an arc, such as water, alcohol, gasolene, benzene, or turpentine. In the apparatus shown, an arc is used to make the joints. Each wire 10, Fig. 2, is bent to a hook at the end to receive a filament, which is preseed against it by a pivoted ring 12, Fig. 1, supported on a stand 14. The filaments are supported from the top of the stem by vertical copper wires 7, each provided with an horizontal extension 8 of tantalum wire twisted to form a loop engaging a filament. An electrode 16 is used to strike the arc, the circuit being completed by a contact-rod 19 which touches the wire 10. The wire is made the cathode, so that the decomposition products of the liquid prevent oxidation of the joint.
Patent GB-190717220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Indiarubber Shoes.
Inventor: KUBATH ERICH
Filed: 1907-07-27
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 17,220. Kubath, E., and Koch, J. July 27. overshoes.-An india-rubber shoe or golosh is securely held on the foot by an adjustable fastening- strap g, which is connected by one or other of pressure buttons c, f to an upright strip e secured by a pressure button d to the back of the shoe.
Patent GB-190717713-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Self-heating Can for Food
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1907-08-02
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 17,713. Haddan, R., [ãtna Self-Heating Food Co.,]. Aug. 2. Food-warmers.- A heating-can for food comprises an inner food receptacle 1 surrounded by an outer vessel 2, the space between being filled wita chemical, such as calcium oxide, which evolves heat on coming into contact with water. The lower end of this annular space is closed by a dished cover 6, which has a flange 8 soldered to the can 2, and a series of frangible portions 7 which can be pierced easily to allow the water placed in the cover 6 to flow into the chemical chamber. The other end of this chamber is closed by an annular cover 3 in which is soldered the can ; the adjustment end of the can is provided with a scored weakened line 10, which can be pierced easily in order to give access to the food after the heating. In a modification, the cover 6 has a number of perforations covered on the inside with paper instead of the weakened parts 7. In another form, the inner can 1 is as long as the outer can 2, and the chemical chamber is closed by an annulus, which has a flange and is sprung into position and soldered to the can, thus providing a water receptacle around that end of the can 1 to be opened. This annulus is provided with either of the devices already described for admitting the water to the chemical chamber, and the end of the can 1 is provided with a weakened ripping-line as before.
Patent GB-190720195-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Casting Metals.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1907-09-10
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 20,195. Lake, H. W., [Brabrook, G. H.]. Sept. 10. Casting.-Cast iron, copper alloys, and other metals are rendered more fluid for the production of thin articles, such as plaques, by the addition of phosphorous. Amorphous phosphorous is sprinkled on the mould surface, or is sprayed on with kerosene oil. In the case of soft metals having a low fusing point, yellow phosphorous is preferable.
Patent GB-190723444-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Missile for use in the Game called "Devil-on-two-sticks".
Inventor: GUTMANN CARL
Filed: 1907-10-23
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 23,444. Gutmann, C., and Schiffnie, J. C., [trading as Gutmann & Schiffnie]. Aug. 14, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Spinning toys; musical toys; tops.-Spools for use in playing the game of "devil on two sticks" are provided with means for producing sound when they are spun or thrown into the air. Either or each half of the double cone is provided with orifices e, and contains a disk d to which are fixed tongues f.
Patent GB-190728249-A (GB)
Title: A Folding and Portable Couch
Inventor: FURLEY JOHN SAMPSON
Filed: 1907-12-23
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 28,249. Furley, J. S. Dec. 23. Bedsteads.-A. folding bedstead or couch comprises two frames A, A' and X, X<1>, arranged so that one may be folded inside the other, and pivoted together by bolts B. Wooden washers E are interposed between the bars X, X' and the bars A, A'. The frame is supported when in use by folding legs C, C<1>, C<11>. In order to provide a clear space for the sacking G, G<1>, the central legs C are connected by a crossrail situated at their lower ends, angle brackets being employed for strengthening purposes. The sacking is in two sections G, G<1> connected by lacing, thus providing a space for the passage of the inner extremities of the bars X, X', A, A' when folded,
Patent GB-190809935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Wire Ropes and Wire therefor.
Inventor: SMITH SAM LISTER
Filed: 1908-05-07
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 9935. Smith, S. L., and Roberts, J. H. May 7. Wire; drawing.- Tapered wire ropes specially adapted for use in mines are made of strands formed of unjointed wires having a varying gauge which diminishes iu steps from one end of the wire to the other, each wire extending from end to end of the rope. The wires are formed from rods which are drawn in the usual way until they have a diameter 1, Fig. 1, which is equal to the largest diameter desired. A smaller die is then drawn over the wire 2 up to the point where it is desired to cease reducing the diameter and then a still smaller die is drawn over a part 3 of the reduced wire and so on. The dies may be withdrawn over the smaller end of the wire.
Patent GB-190811623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dental Casting Apparatus.
Inventor: BARDET ALBERT
Filed: 1908-05-28
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 11,623. Bardet, A. March 19, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Casting. - Apparatus for casting dental parts comprises a cup a suspended by a stirrup d, spring- hook e, and rod f from a handle i, about which it can be rotated by hand. The mould, consisting of a sleeve b and filling c, is placed in the cup, the solid metal which is to form the casting is placed in the hollow c<3> and melted by a blow-pipe, and the cup is swung by band to force the metal under pressure into the cavity c<1>.
Patent GB-190813902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Photographic Three-lens Objectives.
Filed: 1908-06-30
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 13,902. Optische Anstalt C. P. Goerz Akt-Ges., and Zschokke, W. June 30. Lenses - In a threelens objective comprising a negative lens b between and in contact with a biconvex lens c and a positive meniscus a, the glass forming the lens c has a low dispersive power and so high a refractive power that the refractive index nD is greater than 1À615, and the lens a is formed of glass having a dispersive power lower than that of the lens c and so low a refractive power that nD is less than 1-50. Constructional data are given, and Specifications No. 3,041, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Photography], and No. 29,447, A.D. 1906, are referred to.
Patent GB-190815085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compound Gas Engines
Inventor: TUCKFIELD CHARLES
Filed: 1908-07-16
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 15,085. Tuckfield, C., and Garland, W. G. de F., and Jones, G. W. July 16. Gas and like engines.-The low-pressure piston of a compound engine is three or four times the area of the high-pressure piston, and is connected to a crank which is set about 250 degrees behind the high-pressure piston cranks. The Figure shows the application of the invention to a four-stroke cycle engine in which two high-pressure cylinders A exhaust alternately into a single low - pressure cylinder B placed between them. The exhaust from the cylinders A does not enter the cylinder B until the low-pressure piston has performed about one-ninth of its outward stroke. A suitable automatic valve F, opening outwards at atmospheric pressure, is fitted at the end of the pipe communicating with the exhaust port E. An automatic valve, situated in the cylinder head and prevented by mechanical means from opening outwards during the outstroke of the piston, may be substituted for the exhaust port E. The upper part of the cylinder B is lagged with suitable non-conducting material, while the lower portion is surrounded by a water-jacket D. A clearance space of about onethird of the capacity .of the high-pressure cylinder is allowed in the low-pressure cylinder. With the engine arranged in this manner, the low-pressure piston will perform two power strokes each revolution, one due to the pressure of the exhaust, and the other due to atmospheric pressure on the lower side of the piston.
Patent GB-190818925-A (GB)
Title: A Method and Apparatus for Adjusting Electrical Resistances.
Inventor: COX OSWALD
Filed: 1908-09-09
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 18,925. Cox, O. Sept. 9. Resistances, electrolytic. A liquid resistauce is varied by adjusting the length of one or more rods d, d<*> projecting witbin constricted parts b<1>, b<1*> of a sealed vessel b which contains liquid, such as cadmium iodide and is provided with electrodes c, which may be of cadmium. The adjustment may be effected by tilting the tube, but preferably each rod d, d<*> is provided with a bulb or float d' containing a piece of magnetic material d<2> acted on by an adjustable external magnet f. The containing- vessel may have two constricted portions b<1>, b<1*>, each containing au independently adjustable rod d, d*, of which one, d, is of large diameter relatively to the constricted portion b<1> and effects a coarse adjustment of the resistance, and the other d<*>, is of small diameter relatively to the constricted portion b<1*>, and effects a fine adjustment. In a modification, a tube with one constricted portion and one rod only is used. The rods are of a material the conductivity of which is greater or less than that of the liquid. The magnets f may be clamped in any position and carry indicators moving over scales ; they may be replaced by rings of magnetic material acting on permanent magnets carried by the bulbs d'.
Patent GB-190821479-A (GB)
Title: Process of Producing Hydrogen.
Inventor: CLARK GORDON MELVILLE
Filed: 1908-10-10
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 21,479. Clark, G. M., [Dellwik-Fleischer Wassergas Ges.]. Oct. 10. [Cognate Application No. 7849, A.D. 1909, dated April 1]. Hydrogen is produced by reducing (by means of reducing-gases) iron oxide obtained from an ironoxide ore, and oxidizing the reduced iron by steam. The reducing-gases are mixed with half the volume of steam, and the process is carried out in such a manner that not more than one half of the iron oxide is reduced. The iron oxide resulting from roasting pyrites is a suitable raw material.
Patent GB-190823080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Attachments for Velocipedes.
Inventor: WALL ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-10-30
Granted: 1909-11-01
Abstract: 23,080. Wall, A. W. Oct. 30. [Cognate Application No. 25,062, A.D. 1908.] Motor road vehicles.-An ordinary bicycle is converted into a motor-cycle by an attachment comprising an auxiliary motor wheel arranged parallel to and at the side of the rear wheel, and so connected to the frame as not to interfere with the steering and tilting of the bicycle. The tractor attachment comprises a wheel A with solid or cushion tyre supported in a frame k<1> which is pivotally mounted on a pin k connected by struts m to the rear axle m. The wheel A an the frame k<1> are free to turn on the pivot k, and may also be guided by a curved rod o carried by one of the struts m and enclosed by eyes on a bracket p<1> extending from a member k<2> of the auxiliary wheel frame. The vibrations of the frame k<1> are controlled by a spring friction washer q on the pivot k and stops are provided on the guide o. The frame k<1> may be made hollow in the parts k<3>, k<4> to contain fuel, and the part k<2> may be extended to form a mudguard for the wheel A. The motor c and its appurtenances are mounted on the outer side of the wheel A which is driven through a double reducing train of spur gearing and a clutch, preferably of the contracting-band type. The wheel A is preferably of dished form with a hollow hub through which the motor shaft passes, the fly-wheel being mounted within the wheel A and at the opposite end of the crank-shaft. In place of the clutch arrangement, the tractor attachment may be lifted and retained out of contact with the road, and a locking-device may be fitted to the tractor so as to render the bicycle self-supporting. The frame of the tractor may be pivoted directly to the cycle frame at or near the bottom bracket.
Patent GB-190828089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Device for Tying Packages.
Inventor: FRENCH HARRY LEE
Filed: 1908-12-24
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 28,089. French, H. L. Dec. 28, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Cleats or holders.-A package tie comprises a length of wire bent to form a thumb-rest 1 and then twice bent in opposite directions to form a binder-receiving throat 2, the terminals of the wire being formed into eyes 3 to which one end of the binder is fastened. That portion 5 of the wire, forming the throat is projected into the thumb-rest. To secure the package M, the binder 6 is passed round it in the direction of the arrow X, then round the end 5 of the throat 2 and round the package in the direction of the arrow y, and after a few turns the end 5 is brought through the crotch 4.
Patent GB-190901414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electrical Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: BERRY ARTHUR FRANCIS
IPC: H05B6/06
Filed: 1909-01-20
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 1414. Berry, A. F. Jan. 20. Transformers; regulating transformers.-The windings b of one or more hot-plates a are connected across an auto-transformer d, which may be regulated by a switch e. Two or more hot-plates may be connected up symmetrically with respect to the medial or other intermediate point or points d<1> of the winding, so as to balance the load on the auto-transformer, which may be connected across a second autotransformer.
Patent GB-190903589-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Indicating and Recording Speed Distance and Petrol Consumption for use with Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: JOY DOUGLAS GLOVER
IPC: B60Q1/54
Filed: 1909-02-13
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 3589. Joy, D. G. Feb. 13. [Addition to 26,748/08, Class 106, Registering &c.] Indicators actuated by floats.-The apparatus described in the parent Specification is provided with means whereby distance and petrol consumption are recorded on a clock-driven strip. Concentrically - mounted hands H, P, M are driven respectively from a clock, a rack 53 actuated by a float in the petrol tank, and the vehicle, the hands H, P revolving eight times per hour and per gallon of petrol consumed respectively, and the hand M once per mile. The dial 39 is graduated so that, by starting with either of the pointers H or P at the graduation 8 and noting their position after the hand M has made one revolution, the speed in miles per hour or the miles run per gallon of petrol consumed may be obtained. The disk 39 may be moved to bring the pointer H or P to the graduation 8 by a turn-button 52 connected to the disk by a pulley and cord. Distance and petrol consumed are recorded on a time-marked, clock-driven strip by pins mounted on a drum 29 driven in agreement with the hand M, by a pin carried by a drum 56 moving with the hand P. The pins are mounted on spring plungers provided with bevelled ends 30, adapted to engage fixed projections 33, 34 and thus perforate the strip. The record strip is drawn from a spool 38 over a table 45 by a clock-driven drum 13 on to a roll 20 mounted in spring bearings and frictionally driven by the drum 13. A small hand p is employed to make one revolution per gallon of petrol consumed.
Patent GB-190904522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Shuttles.
Inventor: NELSON JAMES
IPC: D03J5/08
Filed: 1909-02-24
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 4522. Nelson, J. Feb. 24. Shuttles.-The spring A which keeps the shuttle-peg in its working position is arranged in a vertical position as shown, and serves also to press on the end B<1> of the retaining-spring B when the peg is turned up, so as to facilitate skewering. Part of the spring A may be received in a recess K in the shuttle, or its end may be fixed by entering a notch in the shuttle. A pin J limits the outward movement of the spring B.
Patent GB-190907463-A (GB)
Title: A Cinematograph Producing and Reproducing Machine for Home Use, containing the Idea for a Living-picture Newspaper.
Inventor: BILLINTON LAWSON
IPC: G03B9/10
Filed: 1909-09-28
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 7463. Billinton, L., and Sapt, T. Sept. 28. Kinematograph apparatus.-In a kinematograph of the type in which the intermittent exposure is obtained through perforations in the periphery of a containing-drum B, the band of pictures passes from the spool H, by frictional engagement with the drum F, before a light screen I, in the line of observation T, to a roller J, where it receives its intermittent movement, and thence to the winding-up spool K. The roller J has a number of pegs R on it, each peg corresponding to one picture. As the lever N, on which rests the roller J, oscillates about the point O owing to engagement of the roller P with the cam-plate G on the axis C, so the pegs R are alternately checked by the springs S<1>, S<2>, and the roller J is caused to rotate intermittently in the desired direction. One side of the containing-box A is hinged, and on this side are placed the spools H, K and the moving mechanism with the exception of the drum F and cam-plate G. To ensure opening the box without injuring the picture bands, the spools H, K have scissor-like arms pivoted at L and so constructed that, by pressing together the ends of the arm V, the spools are separated clear of the drum F; also, the arms V engage angle-pieces V fitted inside the frame, so that the box cannot be opened until the arms U are pressed together.
Patent GB-190909126-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Securing the Closures of Hermetically Sealed and other Receptacles.
IPC: B65D45/32
Filed: 1909-04-17
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 9126. Chivers & Sons, and Lack, C. T. April 17. Clips, spring-wire. -A device for securing the closures of hermeticallysealed and other receptacles, s u c h as bottles, comprises an annular extensible body formed of wire with substantially vertical parts b and inset horizontal parts c, which alternately engage the top of the closure d and the underside of a collar &c. e on the receptacle The ends of the wire are drawn together and connected by means of a hook and eye or otherwise, and the consequent extension of the device causes the parts c to tend to assume a common horizontal plane, so that they bear firmly against the closure and the collar &c.