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Patent GB-190701051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Lamp Burners.
Inventor: SCHUETZ FRANK ADAM
Filed: 1907-01-15
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 1051. Schuetz, F. A. Jan. 15, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Oil - lamp burners ; signal lamps. - In oil burners for use in connexion with switch and signal lanterns, the flame from the round wicks ordinarily employed is flattened by the use of a plate 12, fitted on the upper end of the wicktube 11 and having upwardly and outwardly bent wings 13, 14, and shields with turned-up lips 17, 18 extending upwardly and inwardly to deflect the air passing through the apertures 15, 16 on to the flame and assist the flattening action of the wings 13, 14. The plate 12 is depressed at the centre, the body of the pla'e being substantially in the horizontal plane of the end of the wick-tube. In a modification, an apertured cone surrounds the wick-tube 11 underneath the plate 12.
Patent GB-190704797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Files for Letters, Invoices and the like.
Inventor: LAVENDER HERBERT PRICE
Filed: 1907-02-27
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 4797. Lavender, H. P., and Windle, E. C. Feb. 27. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Filing papers &c.-A letter file consists of a body a provided with a ring h, filing prongs b, c adapted to be turned laterally, and a spring d having turned-up ends e indented at k to hold the prongs in the closed position. A back-plate/held in position by lugs on the body a may be provided, and the file may be attached to a stand i, as shown in Fig. 4. A cushion spring may be provided between the two abutting ends of the prongs b, c to give them a little play vertically.
Patent GB-190705108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Prepayment Apparatus for Delivering Gas and like Fluids.
Filed: 1907-03-02
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 5108. Cox, W., Staples, W., and Glover & Co., G. March 2 Gas and liquid meters.-The apparatus described in Specification No. 19,494, A.D. 1902, is modified, the screw b being adapted to be rotated by hand after prepayment, or set directly by the inspector, while the nut d is made integral with the slotted sleeve e and rotated by the projection h on the meter-driven spindle g. The change-wheel o is secured to its spindle by means of a spring arm, and the pivot piece of the wheel n, with which the change-wheel gears, works in a curved slot in the plate a. When silver coins are necessary for prepayment, the meter spindle 1 is geared to the valve-operating spindle g through a wheel 2, loose on the spindle g and integral with pinions 3, a wheel 4 integral with a pinion 5, and a wheel 6 fast on the spindle g, the whole of such gearing being mounted on a single plate 8 situated between the meter and the valve-operating mechanism. Coin action.-The coin mechanism is the same as that described in Specification No. 20,710, A.D. 1899.
Patent GB-190706054-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for use in the Manufacture of Pneumatic Tyre Covers and similar Annular Bodies.
Inventor: CURBISHLEY EDWIN LOUIS
Filed: 1907-03-13
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 6054. Curbishley, E. L. March 13. Moulding tyres.-Covers for pneumatic tyres &c. are moulded in their natural position to obviate stresses in the material. The cover c is placed in a bollow circular mould b having walls of uniform section and corresponding in shape to the finished tyre, and a flexible solid or pneumatic core h is inserted. Pressure is applied by means of an inflatable pad h<3> carried by a frame and bearing on the core h, and the tyre is vulcanized during moulding by heating the mould b by steam entering through a pipe e. The core h is preferably made solid and formed of separate portions h, Fig. 5, connected by metal plates h<2>.
Patent GB-190709656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Measuring Areas and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: GOETZ JULIUS JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-04-25
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 9656. Goetz, J. J. April 25. Calculating-apparatus.-In measuring irregular areas, such as those of skins, by means of uniformlyspaced electric contacts which are controlled by the substance measured, each contact when closed completes a circuit of the same resistance, whereby, if a battery of constant potential is employed, the total current passing through the contacts, as shown by an ammeter, is a function of the area. Fig. 2 shows a section through the frame a of the contact system, which is hinged to a table bearing the conducting plate i, so that when the frame is turned down the skin s may prevent those of the pins f which bear upon it from touching the plate as shown. Each pin carries a resistance coil of 30 ohms which is constantly connected to a metal bar &, and the bars are suitably grouped and connected to one pole of the battery, the plate being connected to the other pole and an ammeter placed in circuit. The precise arrangement for controlling the contacts may be modified, and in the case of conducting substances a non-conducting plate i may be employed, the substance forming part of the circuit.
Patent GB-190713964-A (GB)
Title: Improved Feeding Apparatus for use in Rearing Young Domestic Animals.
Inventor: GRUENENWALD AUGUST
Filed: 1907-06-17
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 13,964. Gr³nenwald, A. June 17. Feeding and drinking appliances for animals.- Relates to an appliance for suckling young pigs &c. The milk vessel a, made of enamel &c., is embedded in a circular box i lined with insulating - material h, and is provided with a number of openings, through which pass detachable sucking tubes f carrying nipples g fitted in such a manner that they draw the milk &c. from the lowest part of the vessel a. On the front side the box is covered with a leather bolster n secured by straps o. The box itself is supported on trunnions and kept in position by spiral springs p, and the vessel is supplied with milk &c. through the tube c closeable by a cap.
Patent GB-190716426-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Treating the Scalp.
Inventor: THORNTON ALFRED AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1907-07-17
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 16,426. Thornton, A. A., [Hanson, H. F.]. July 17. Cupping - appliances; massage; medicines, administering; electricity, administering.-The helmet 6 of a device for treating the scalp by reduced pressure is provided with an exhaust tube and valve, and is closely fitted to the head by means of a pneumatic tube 8 which is inflated when in position ; the thin inner wall 10 accommodates itself to inequalities of the scalp. The tube 8 is held in position on the helmet by means of a flange 37 and an annular clamp 38. The helmet is fitted with a safety-valve, adjustable shoulder supports 36, and a massage device comprising a sponge 24 adapted to be rotated by means of the cord 26 working on a pulley-wheel 19. Liquid may be supplied to the sponge through the hollow spindle 18, which is connected by means of a swivel joint to a tube through which the liquid is fed. Electricity may also be applied to the scalp, the sponge 24 serving as an electrode.
Patent GB-190719086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crane Mechanism.
Inventor: METCALFE HENRY WRAY
Filed: 1907-08-24
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 19,086. Metcalfe, H. W. Aug. 24. Cranes.-Relates to cranes, more particularly of the kind described in Specification No. 15,523, A.D. 1906, and comprises an arrangement for use on wharves and for such cases when the apparatus only moves within a limited range. Means are also provided for locking the traveller to the track. A supporting-frame is constituted by two triangular sides A, the apices of which are carried by a girder provided with wheels B to run on a rail C. The bases of the triangles are connected by cross-bars carrying a beam or track D composed of two members. The inner end of the fixed member of the beam runs between rails on an elevated way E. The outer member of the beam is pivoted to the frame at 1 so that it can be swung into the position shown in dotted lines, but is normally locked in alinement with the fixed member by a.pin and held rigid by. stays and guys. The arrangement of the hoisting and traversing ropes is as in the above Specification, the winding-drums G being situated at the base of the frame A. In order to prevent any traversing motion of the carriage F when it is restrained by the brake acting on the pulley about which the traversing-rope passes at the end of the beam, the traversing-rope is joined at its ends to rods W connected to a lever T, held in a normally central position by springs V mounted on a jaw S carried by the traveller and embracing one of the flanges of the beam D. Should there be any tendency for the traveller to move when the traversing-rope is locked, the lever T is swung aside and acts through a cam U to move a jaw R to engage the opposite flange of the beam.
Patent GB-190719985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Box and like Lids and Chiefly those of Boxes used for Holding and Displaying Confectionery.
Inventor: POWELL CAROLINE
Filed: 1907-09-07
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 19,985. Powell, C. Sept. 7. Stays.-A box for holding and displaying confectionery &c. is provided with means for maintaining the lid in an open position, consisting of one or more flexible struts c of thin sheet metal, and pivotably secured to the lid of the box as shown, or to the rear wall, so as to be invisible from the front. The strut may have any one of a variety of shapes.
Patent GB-190728421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Pins, Nails and the like.
Inventor: FRANKE MARIA
Filed: 1907-12-24
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 28,421. Franke, M. Dec. 24. Needle, pin, &c. boxes and cases.-A case a for pins, small nails, &c. is of arched shape, as shown in Fig. 4, and comprises a rear wall a<1>, Fig. 2, having a hook b, and a stepped front a<3> with indiarubber bands or attachments d for the pins &c. The interior serves to contain used pins, which are prevented by a flange e from falling out when the case is tilted. The surfaces covered by the bands d may be grooved to receive the pins &c., as shown at a', Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190801547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Radio-telegraphy.
Inventor: LANGE HEINRICH
Filed: 1908-01-22
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 1547. Lange, H. Jan. 22,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Wireless tele - graphy; switches.- Radio - telegraphic signals are rendered secret by using, in various sequences for the elements of the signal, waves of different frequency, the waves being received at the receiving station irrespective of their sequence. The frequency of. the waves sent from the transmitting-instrument is varied at intervals by changing the inductance or capacity in the circuit. The receiving-instrument may be a series of circuits with oscillation periods corresponding to those of the transmitting-instrument and having a common relay ; or, each of the series of circuits may be connected to one detector by a ticker or a rapidly oscillating interrupter. Fig. 1 shows a form of transmitter in which. an inductance 2 is varied by spring contacts 6, a capacity 1 remaining unaltered. When a ratchet 7 is rotated, a wheel 5 brings contacts 10 alternately in and out of contact with the spring 6. Other forms of transmitting-apparatus are described, in which the ratchet-wheel 7 is controlled electrically and the capacities are varied instead of the inductances. In another form shown in Fig. 4, the transmitter consists of two circuits which are connected with the oscillator at varied intervals. The spring contacts 6, in sliding on the switch-wheel 5, make connexion with the circuits by means of the contacts 10. Fig. 5 shows a receiver consisting of two ordinary oscillation circuits containing capacity and inductance and including in local circuits relay coils 13 which attract the relay armature 14. The signals are sent by waves corresponding to one or other of these circuits, and are received continuously by means of the relay. A method is described of guarding against interception by sending signals with two series of waves having varying frequency.
Patent GB-190802444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines, Pumps and Compressors.
Inventor: MATHESON ALEXANDER JAMES
Filed: 1908-02-04
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 2444. Matheson, A. J. Feb. 4. Movable - abutment t y p e. - An engine comprises two cylindrical or conical drums A rolling upon n one another and prov i d e d with outwardly sliding vanes D, which are fluid - pressed and may have rollers or their outer ends The channels E, G for inlet and ex haust are controlled by a valve H. The channel E communicates with the working chambers through the hollow drums A. When admission takes place through this channel, the port E' may be partly closed by filling-pieces, but it is left open when used as an exhaust port. The cut-off may be varied by suitable valves in the port E'. One of the vaned drums may be dispensed with, its place being taken by a plain roller. In Fig. 1, the engine is shown driving directly a pump or compressor A<x> similarly constructed. The stuffing-boxes of the shafts B are fitted with packing-rings J of diamond section, and rings M bearing upon bushes K. Spring-pressed cylindrical blocks I fitted with packing-rings are arranged in the working- chambers. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 4290, A.D. 1883, No. 4266, A.D. 1892, and No. 16,011, A.D.1896.]
Patent GB-190802492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Turning On and Off Gas or Electric Lamps from a Distance.
Inventor: WENGELIN JOHAN VICTOR
Filed: 1908-02-04
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 2492. Wengelin, J. V. Feb. 4. Lighting and extinguishing gas.-In a device for electrically-actuating gas cocks from a distance, the armature of an electro-magnet is so connected with the cock that the lamps are lighted every other time and extinguished every other time that the current is closed through the electro-magnet. Fig. 1 shows a gas lamp of which the plug cock 1 has two channels at right-angles and a rigidly-connected ratchet-wheel 2 having eight teeth. An armature 3 pivoted on the spindle of the cock carries a pawl 6 which, each time the electro-magnet is energized by pressing one of the buttons 7 in the circuit, turns the ratchet and cock through one-eighth of a revolution, thereby bringing one of the channels of the cock alternately opposite the supply pipe to the burner or the wall of the valve casing. On the release of the button 7, the armature with the pawl is returned by gravity or by a spring to the initial position, in which the pawl engages with the next tooth of the ratchet.
Patent GB-190806513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices for Locking Screwed Parts.
Inventor: ALEXANDER WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-03-24
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 6513. Alexander, W., and Trier, E. F. March 24. Locking nuts.- A device for locking screwed parts which are subject to vibration is shown in Fig. 3 applied to a grease cup. A flat spring S secured to the part A engages a notch N in the part B. The notch is so formed that the spring S passes over it when the part A is screwed up, but engages a shoulder to resist accidental unscrewing. By pressing the upper part of the spring against a fulcrum F the lower part is raised from the notch N, enabling the grease cup to be unscrewed. The spring S lies in recesses in two grooved collars D and is held by two spring wires R, R' being looped around the upper wire as shown. The collars D may be replaced by pairs of lugs, and the wires R, R<1> by pins fixed to the lugs.
Patent GB-190809267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Stoves and the like.
Inventor: ROBINSON GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1908-10-07
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 9267. Robinson, G. H. -Oct. 7. Flame deflectors, -Over the burner in a gas stove or the like is arranged a baffle or diffuser, preferably of copper, which is slotted along one or both edges, the tongues so formed being channelshaped either' longitudinally, or transversely, or both. When applied to a row of burners such as is used in a gas cooking-stove, the baffle E, Figs. 1 and 2, is supported by a bar D, slotted at each end and carried by a clamp A, secured to the burner B or some other part of the apparatus. The tongues of the baffle may be channel-shaped transversely, Fig. 2, or longitudinally, Fig. 3, in which case the ends F are bent downwards; or both longitudinally and transversely.
Patent GB-190809825-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Preventing and Dispensing with Stammering.
Inventor: MELZER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1908-05-06
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 9825. Melzer, F. May 6. Belts.-Apparatus for the treatment of stammering comprises a neck-band e carrying a wedgeshaped pad d adapted to press upon the arytenoid cartilages and thereby bring the vocal cords into a normal position. The neck-band may be used in conjunction with a belt f carrying a medicated pad g, and in some cases carrying also electric batteries h connected to electrodes k<1>, k<2> on the medicated pad and neck-band.
Patent GB-190815962-A (GB)
Title: Electro-chemical Process for Cleaning and Polishing Silver Plate and the like.
Inventor: KOHLER ANTHONY MAURICE
Filed: 1908-07-27
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 15,962. Kohler, A. M. July 27. Electrodes; pickling metals by.-Silver-plate and the like is cleaned by placing the articles in an alkaline solution in contact with an alloy containing aluminium, such as an alloy of aluminium, barium, calcium, sodium, and silicon, the constituents and proportions varying according to the quantity and quality of the articles to be cleaned. Any suitable salt, powder, or dye, may be added to the solution to colour it or increase its action. If necessary the articles may be first washed in hot sodium carbonate solution. The Provisional Specification states that aluminium may be used instead of the alloy.
Patent GB-190816300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Air Ships and the like.
Inventor: TZIMBALIST IVAN OSIPOVITCH
Filed: 1908-07-31
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 16,300. Tzimbalist. I. O. July 31. Propelling ; aeroplanes.-In an aerial machine raised by means of valved reciprocating aeroplanes consisting of a frame formed of rods a, b with pivoted flap-valves d, the amount of opening of the flaps is limited by stops d<1> which engage with projections b<1> on the frame. The frames are secured to rods E connected to cranks r.
Patent GB-190821553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Valve Gear for Steam Engines.
Inventor: STUMPF JOHANN
Filed: 1908-10-12
Granted: 1909-10-12
Abstract: 21,553. Stumpf, J. Oct. 12. Locomotive vehicles.-Relates to the arrangement of the distributing-valves, and consists in the combination of lift admission valves, v, v<1>, and a slide exhaust valve x operated by a common reciprocating rod s, the exhaust ports b, b<1> being arranged between the ends of the cylinder so as to protect the exhaust valve from contact with high-pressure and high-temperature steam. The exhaust valve may be of the D-type, and may be used in conjunction with the exhaust-controlling means described in Specification No. 21,554, A.D. 1908, [Abridgment Class Steam engines].
Patent GB-190823462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Carriage Brakes.
Inventor: STROHKORB CARL
Filed: 1908-11-03
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 23,462. Strohkorb, C. Nov. 3. Brakes.-In a modified form of the brake-operating mechanism described in Specification No. 25,488, A.D. 1907, the operating-pawl 13 for rotating the ratchet drum 7 is pivoted on the foot lever 5 so that, when the foot lever is raised to its normal position by a spring 16, the pawl is tripped by a stop 26. The drum is held against backward rotation by a pawl 14, which can be moved out of gear with the ratchet-wheel 8 by a pedal 11 to release the brakes. A lock 17 is provided to prevent unauthorized release of the brakes.
Patent GB-190901243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices for Guns.
Inventor: WARD JAMES BENJAMIN
IPC: F41A17/20
Filed: 1909-01-18
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 1243. Ward, J. B., and Ward, A. B., [trading as Ward & Sons]. Jan. 18. Safety appliances applicable generally.-Relates to safety appliances which are operated from the heel plate of the stock, and consists in a special construction for guns having external hammers. When the hammer is cocked, it is held safe by a stud, which projects outwards from the lock plate except when the heel plate C is depressed. The stud d<2> is carried at the front end of a transversely-swinging spring-pressed lever D pivoted near its rear end. To withdraw the stud, the rear end of the lever D is pressed towards the lock plate by a rocking piece d<6> which bears against the front end of the rod c<1> connecting it to the heel plate C.
Patent GB-190907318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stair Carpet Fasteners.
Inventor: JACKSON GEORGE EDWARD
IPC: A47G27/06
Filed: 1909-03-26
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 7318. Jackson, G. E. March 26. Stair-rod eyes; staircarpet fasteners.-A staircarpet fastener comprises a stair-rod 16, Fig. 1, eyes 12, and a rise-protecting plate 19 having a flange 20 engaged beneath the rod 16. The eyes comprise an angle-piece 12, Fig. 4, the tread portion of which has stamped-up loops 13 in which is engaged a spring tongue 15. The upright portion of the plate 19 has downwardly-projecting barbs 21, stamped therein, which are forced into the carpet. The upper free end of the spring tongue 15 may be secured by a setscrew 17.
Patent GB-190908455-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Washing Photographic Plates and the like.
Inventor: FREDERICK HERBERT
IPC: G03D3/02
Filed: 1909-04-07
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 8455. Frederick, H. April 7. Washing and like tanks.-The lower part of the tank a is fitted with a perforated false bottom h, and an adjustable discharge cock f. The plates slide in racks j at the sides of the tank. The racks and bottom h may form an inner casing and slide into the tank. A lighttight lid rests on the bead c, and a band d is stretched round to cover the bead and the edge of the lid, making the tank water-tight. The lid is fitted with a perforated partition g below the inlet cock e. The plates thus lie between two perforated partitions and the perforations in the upper partition are arranged to direct jets of water between the plates.
Patent GB-190912367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Endless Chain Elevators for Lifting Sacks and for similar purposes.
Inventor: ANDREWS HENRY
IPC: B65G17/12
Filed: 1909-05-25
Granted: 1910-05-25
Abstract: 12,367. Andrews, H. May 25. Endless-chain push-plate elevators; push-plates, construction of; feeding-devices portable elevators. -In an. elevator of the kind comprising endless chains d connected at intervals by cross-bars b travelling upon runner guides c, which also form a support for the load, the guides c are disposed between the chains, and the antifriction rollers n, upon which the bars b run are arranged to the rear of the centre line of the bars in order that the leading edge b<1> of each may project as it passes round the lower sprocket and form a step that engages the underside of the load. The invention is shown in connexion with a portable handactuated sack elevator, in which the supporting- frame a is pivoted at the upper end to a wheeled strut f held in the desired position by stays.