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Patent GB-190518438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transparent Show Jars.
Inventor: PANAY KARL
Filed: 1905-09-12
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 18,438. Panay, K. Sept. 12, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Door-closing apparatus; hinges and pivots; stays. -A glass show case for displaying confectionery and other goods has a metal door B, which is hinged to a metal door frame C by means of a rod I passing through lugs G, H on the door and frame respectively. A wire spring J on the rod I keeps the door shut. To lock the door in an open position, a bail M pivoted on pins N is held horizontally by coiled springs P. This bail M engages openings Q on the lugs G, thus holding the door open. The bail M may be kept out of the way, if desired, by pressing it downwards until it is caught by a hooked portion R of the extension K of the spring J, A hook U serves as a handle to open the door. Several of these cases may be placed side by side, and the doors opened simultaneously by a rod F<1> pivoted at G<1> to a handle E' and engaging all the hooks U of the doors, and a hook H<1> on another handle E<1>. The handles E<1> are attached to a rod C' turning in lugs D', Fig. 6. The rod F' may be disengaged from the hooks U by simply turning it about its pivot G<1>. The doors may be fastened by a bar N<1>, which is pivoted at O<1> and slides over a wedge piece O<11> on the door, Figs. 7 and 8
Patent GB-190527192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tire-fastening Devices
Inventor: COLE JOHN CLARENCE
Filed: 1905-12-29
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 27,192. Cole, J. C. Dec. 29. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Pneumatic tyres of the kind described in Specification No. 20,405, A.D. 1902, having a circumferentially divided base are secured to the rim j, provided with an upturned flange k, by a detachable, endless rim q of angle section fitting the flanged and bevelled base e of the tyre. A contractible ring s is situated in groove o and bears against an inclined lip p on the rim and also against the vertical side of the flanged ring q. On the ring s being contracted by means of a turn-buckle t, the ring q is forced transversely of the rim to press the base portions together, and at the same time to clamp the flanges e to the rim by inclined-plane action. The section of the ring s and also of the groove o may be varied, and the flange k may be made detachable.
Patent GB-190606925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bullets
Inventor: BARLOW JOHN HARWOOD
Filed: 1906-03-22
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 6925. Barlow, J. H. March 22. Projectiles, small-arm.-The reduced rear part 2 of a bullet is fitted with a cup-shaped gas-check 4 of metal harder than the body of the bullet. The bottom of the gas-check 4 is rounded so as to leave a space between it and the base of the bullet, and internal ribs on the check prevent rotation of the check on the bullet. The pressure of the explosion gases on the bottom of the gas-check cause it to expand and fill the rifling grooves.
Patent GB-190608821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Targets for Shooting Practice
Inventor: JEFFRIES LINCOLN
Filed: 1906-04-12
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 8821. Jeffries, L. April 12. Targets. - In order to render more accessible targets in which bullets passing through the bull'seye opening strike a gong, the target-plate and bell are carried inside a box or casing b by a framework composed of three members e, e'; e<2> secured by bolts to a hinged door a having a central aperture through which the targets are fired at. An illuminating gas burner j may be mounted inside the casing or on the hinged door. In a modification, the door and body of the casing are made in one and hinged to a back-plate.
Patent GB-190618047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cuff-fasteners.
Inventor: SCHOLL ROBERT
Filed: 1906-08-11
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 18,047. Scholl, R. Aug. 11. Studs; sleevelinks; stud-and-eye fastenings.-A cuff fastening has two parts a, b mounted on a pivot c so that they can be turned sideways. A projection d on the part a is pressed through the cuff holes to allow a projection f on the part b to enter a cutting e in the projection d. The elasticity of the cuff keeps the fastening closed.
Patent GB-190624953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Shutters for Kinematographs.
Inventor: KAMM LEO
Filed: 1906-11-06
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 24,953. Kamm, L. Nov. 6. Kinematographs.-In kinematographs having a safety shutter operated by a centrifugal device, this is mounted on the shaft carrying the ordinary kinematograph shutter. A disk e having a boss e is pivotally mounted on a pin e and operated by a centrifugal block f, pivoted to the ordinary shutter shaft d through a chain j and a bell-crank lever h<1>, one arm of which presses against a sliding sleeve f connected to the block f by a link g. The block f when at rest assumes an angular position relatively to the shaft d owing to the weight of the disk e, but, as the speed increases, it takes up a position more or less at right-angles to the shaft and raises the disk e. During normal running, the sleeve f bears against the stop e to prevent the shutter e from oscillating under slight deviations from the maximum speed.
Patent GB-190629177-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Closing or Covering the Punctures of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: MAFFUNIADES ALEXANDER JOHN
Filed: 1906-12-21
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 29,177. Maffuniades, A. J. Dec. 21. Tyres, pneumatic.-Punctures are closed in pneumatic tyres by clamping two plates c, d over the puncture. Rubber disks fare inserted between one or bo h of the plates and the tube, the plates being drawn together by a screw e passing through or into both plates. Projections d<*>, having a pointed top for insertion through the tube, may be formed on one plate, the attaching-screw entering this projection.
Patent GB-190701096-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for Adjusting in a Horizontal Position the Sluice Chambers of Ship Lifting Appliances
Filed: 1907-01-15
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 1096. Felten & Guilleaume-Lahmeyerwerke Akt.-Ges. Jan. 16, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lifts; supporting load uniformly on several points; ropes, arranging.-Relates to ship-lifting appliances in which the sluice chamber is suspended by ropes from winches, and comprises an arrangement of ropes and drums whereby the chamber can be tilted about either of two axes at right-angles. Fig. 3 shows the apparatus in plan. The sluice chamber is suspended by ropes d, e, fastened to rope drums g, h and passing over guide-sheaves mounted at the corners of the frame. The drums g, h are connected by gearing k, l, and are mounted on a carriage adapted to travel along rails a. The sluice chamber is tilted about one axis by rotating the drums g, h in opposite directions by a motor n, and is tilted about its other axis by traversing the carriage by means of a motor o. The drums g, h may be rotated by separate motors electrically connected. The motors n, o may be started and stopped automatically, for example by means of a switch lever q fixed to the drum g, so that as the drum moves from central position, the lever q moves along the resistance r, current being thereby supplied to the armature and resistance inserted in the field of the motor.
Patent GB-190703071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Self-propelled Torpedoes.
Inventor: JONES ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1907-02-07
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 3071. Jones, A. E. Feb. 7. Torpedoes.-The gyroscope a is arranged in the upper part of the buoyancy chamber b, while the sinki n g-valve h is connected with the external water through the exhaust chamber e of the engine and the hollow shaft f, and is so arranged as to effect the automatic expulsion of the infiltration water. The exhaust air from the servomotor of the gyroscope escapes into the chamber b so that when the pressure in the chamber exceeds that of the exhaust air from the engine, the valve h is lifted and any water which may have collected in the bottom of the chamber is forced up the socket g and past the valve h into the shaft f. A pawl m, controlled by a spring o, is located in a recess k in the socket g, and may be set so as to tend to turn in the direction of either of the arrows F, F<1>. In the former case, the valve is allowed to close as soon as the pressures in the chambers b, e are equalized ; this is for practice runs. In warfare, the pawl is set in the second position, so that when the valve his lifted it will be retained by the pawl and, at the end of the run, the water will enter by the shaft f to sink the torpedo.
Patent GB-190706270-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Decorative Article or Articles and a Method of or Means for Producing same.
Inventor: WILLIAMSON JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-03-15
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 6270. Williamson, J., and Williamson, A. March 15. Ornamenting; ornamenting glass, metal, pottery, &c. surfaces.-Relates to the production of decorative articles, such as slabs, tiles, and signs in which the relief decorative effect is produced by glass secured to a base of glass, marble, granite, stone, or other material capable of being sand-blasted. A design is formed by perforating a sheet of glass with a sand blast. As the edges of the design are bevelled by this treatment, a sand blast is applied to them from the rear by means of which the edges have a double-bevelled section, as at a. A similar design in intaglio is formed by sand-blasting the base, and the glass is secured therein by cement, preferably waterproof. The projecting bevelled edges may be gilded or polished. The glass may have other designs formed on it by sand-blasting in the usual way, and the base may be dull or polished.
Patent GB-190709370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Hydraulic Pumps.
Inventor: PETCH ALBANY FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-04-22
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 9370. Petch, A. F., and Shepherd, F. W. H. April 22. Delivery, regulating; pump stroke, varying.- Comprises means for varying the discharge of pumps driven from motors working at constant speed. The pump pistons a, Fig. 1, are connected to a cylinder b which reciprocates with a constantlydriven ram f while varying its position thereon in accordance with the relative pressures in the delivery pipe p of the pump and a pressure-regulating vessel q. For this purpose, the ram f is formed with two cylindrical passages n, n<1> which slide upon pipes o, o<1>, connected to the delivery pipe p and vessel q respectively, and open into the cylinder b upon opposite sides t, t<1> of the annular piston formed on the ram f. When the mechanism is in the position shown, the pump pistons a work at full stroke, but when the pressure in the delivery pipe p rises above that in the vessel q, the cylinder b slides along the ram f until the pistons a are at right-angles to the ram, when the stroke is correspondingly shortened. The movement of the cylinder b relatively to the ram may also be utilized for controlling the supply of steam or other motive fluid to the motor so as to prevent racing. The invention is shown as applied to an oscillating pump.
Patent GB-190710616-A (GB)
Title: Improve Apparatus for Producing a Vacuum on the Scalp and other Parts of the Body.
Inventor: HANBURY JOHN DANIEL
Filed: 1907-05-07
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 10,616. Hanbury, J. D., and Manin, R. C. de. May 7. Cupping-appliances.-Relates to the form and fitting of the india-rubber ring placed round the edge of cups or caps applied to the scalp or other parts of the body for the purpose of reducing the air pressure thereon, for example for promoting hair growth. The ring b is made of the form shown ; and is provided with a groove b<3> of such shape that the inner edge b<3> is thin and so that it may conform readily to the shape of the metal cap or cup a when the beaded edge a<1> of the latter is fitted therein. For some purpose?, the cap is preferably made with concave side edges, as shown, and with convex edges at the ends.
Patent GB-190711588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Air Release Valves, Steam Traps, Thermostats and the like
Inventor: WESTWOOD JOSEPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-05-17
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 11,588. Westwood, J. W., and Barter, C. May 17. Lift valves ; actuating valves and cocks.-Relates to air-release valves, steam traps, thermostats, and like appliances employed in heating-systems. Fig. 1 is a section of an automatic air - release valve for steam radiators. A cylindrical body a is closed at one end by an adjustable plug b and is provided at the other end with a cap c in which is formed an aperture adapted to be closed by a valve e<1>. To this valve is fastened a spiral expansion rod f secured at its lower end to the plug b. Normally, the valve e<1> is held away from its seat, but as it becomes heated by steam entering the inlet d it closes the aperture in the cap c owing to the expansion of the rod f. When applied to steam traps, the valve is lowermost and the automatic operation of the trap is effected in the usual cycle, the valve being closed when the rod f is heated, and opened for the discharge of water when the rod is cooled.
Patent GB-190714287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Ventilation of the Power Driven Mechanism of Self-propelled Vehicles.
Filed: 1907-06-20
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 14,287. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Hopps, B. June 20. Ventilating vehicles.-The power equipment of electrically-driven vehicles is ventilated or cooled by drawing dust-free air from the interior of the vehicle through the motor and generator casings. The vehicle a has a false bottom b, between which and the flooring c an air reservoir d is formed which communicates with the interior of the vehicle preferably under the seats behind baffles e. The reservoir, which may itself be provided with baffles, communicates with the generator and motor casings h by a telescopic pipe connexion. The cooling-connexions for the motors may be omitted; but where these are provided, the motor and generator casings may be connected by a pipe, and a single fan k provided between the petrol engine m and the generator n so as to draw the air through the casings. Both generators and motors may be provided with separate fans. The fan is arranged so that the air draught is driven in the same direction as the vehicle is travelling, so that the cooling-air opposes the draught of hot air from the engine cylinders.
Patent GB-190715013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Gear for Locomotives.
Inventor: LENTZ HUGO
Filed: 1907-06-29
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 15,013. Lentz, H., and Bellens, C. Sept. 19, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Valve-gear for locomotives. The spindles of separate inlet and exhaust valves carty cams d<2>, d<4>, d<1>, d<3> which register with rollers a carried y a reciprocating red b. A single roller controls two adjacent valves. The rod b may slide upon a bearing-surface or may be supported by links, Fig. 2 ; or it may run upon rollers attached to the rod or the bearing-surface. The supporting-rollers and the rollers which control the cams may be arranged upon the same spindle in various ways, as shown in Figs. 5, 6, 7, and 8.
Patent GB-190715849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Face and Toilet Screens
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT JOHN
Filed: 1907-07-10
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 15,849. Smith, R. J. July 10. Face protectors.-A protector for screening the face from dust &c. is made from a sheet of celluloid or like material shaped as shown in Fig. I. The edges of the V-shaped opening are overlapped and riveted or otherwise fastened so that the protector takes the shape shown in Fig. II, and is adapted to shield the face completely. Side and front stays A, B, Dare attached to the celluloid &c., and to a handle E.
Patent GB-190715950-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Calendar
Inventor: JOHNSTON JOHN ALFRED
Filed: 1907-07-11
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 15,950. Johnston, J. A. July 11. Picture and like mounts.-A calendar has means for displaying successive sheets with corresponding successive display of advertising or other matter. Two similar sheets of cardboard are fixed together around the edges, the front sheet having three slots cut in it, one B' near the centre, and two B<2>, B<3> at equal distances from the centre one. These slots form pockets for holding the calendar C', C<2>, which is made up from a number of sheets into book form. One end of the book is inserted into the middle slot, the other end being clipped by the outer slot B<2>. By turning each sheet from the slot B<2> to the slot B<3>, fresh dates and advertising- matter are exposed.
Patent GB-190724251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the "Palace-motion" Type of Latching Mechanism of Locks and Latches.
Inventor: BENTON JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-11-02
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 24,251. Benton, J. Nov. 2. Latches.-In latch mechanism of the Palace- ' motion ' type, the bolt is entirely independent of the operating-mechanism, and moves, in self-latching, against less spring force than that against which the mechanism is operated in moving the bolt by hand. A link D is pivoted to the arm a<1> of the bell-crank, the pivot pin a' passing through the slot c in the bolt or against an abutment on the bolt. The link D is guided by a shoulder d<1>, through a slot d<3> in which the bolt passes. The shoulder d<1> also serves as an abutment for the follower b. Feather springs E, F bear against the link D and the bolt respectively, so that when the door is slammed the bolt is pressed back against the force of the spring F only, whereas both springs are in action when the bolt is withdrawn by means of the handles.
Patent GB-190726869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatically Operated Fences or Gates for Mine Cages, Hoists, Lifts, and the like Purposes.
Inventor: WILDE WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-12-05
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 26,869. Wilde, W., and Petrie, W. Dec. 5. Mine - cage fittings. - Automatically - operated safety fences for mine cages are formed by superposed bars so arranged and operated that the several bars reach the top or open position simultaneously. Means are provided for closing the gates on an overwind. The bars a, b, c, which are preferably covered with rubber tubing except at the ends, are each suspended by two cords d, d<1>, d<2> attached to drums e mounted on a shaft f<1> on the top of the cage carrying a pinion f engaging with racks g fixed in the well at each end of the run. A second rack g<1> is mounted at the pit head in order to close the fences again should there be an overwind. The diameter of the drums e varies according to the distance to be travelled by the corresponding suspended bar. Fusee drums may be employed to cause the bars to start and stop with gradually increasing or diminishing velocity. The fences may be arranged on a decked cage.
Patent GB-190728452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calculating Machines.
Inventor: DRENNAN JOHN
Filed: 1907-12-27
Granted: 1908-12-28
Abstract: 28,452. Drennan, J. Dec. 27. Calculating - apparatus; receipts, checking and recording; counting-apparatus. - In a calculating- machine, the differential operation of the counting- apparatus corresponding to the particular key depressed is brought about by the employment of a stepped hollow drum, the steps of which are adapted to engage the depressed keys. Reference is made to the provision of means for retaining and releasing depressed keys, for releasing those wrongly depressed, and when the mechanism is employed in a cash register, for setting the drum free to rotate by the opening of the cash-drawer. One of the keys A is provided for each unit of each denomination, and when the apparatus is used for calculating in any monetary system, similar units, tens, &c. banks of keys are employed for each monetary value. The required key A being depressed by means of the finger or by a lever, a handle J is operated, and a spring-controlled sector G rotates a drum C by means of a pinion F until the corresponding step on the drum engages the depressed key. The registering-wheels N, N', N" are rotated to a corresponding extent through a free-wheel device M and suitable gearing. Transfer takes place by means of spring arms 0, attached to the hubs of the lower wheels, inclined faces P upon which engage fixed plates R upon the completion of a revolution and force the arms into engagement with stops S upon the next higher wheels, which are thus moved forward. An indicating or printing drum driven by the drum shaft E may be provided, and the drum C may be arranged to be rotated by a spring K on the depression of a key, the handle J being employed merely to restore it. Separate registering-apparatus may be provided for each drum, or one combined apparatus for all the drums.
Patent GB-190800716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Extensible Tables.
Inventor: SHARP JOHN
Filed: 1908-01-11
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 716. Sharp, J. Jan. 11. Tables.-In extending tables of the kind in which the additional leaves are adapted to drop underneath the top in the collapsed position of the table, the centre portion d of the top is provided with a depending rail c, which fits loosely in vertical slots b in the side rails of the table frame so as to allow the top to be tilted but not moved laterally. The additional leaves j<1> are connected to the guide-pieces f on the sliding end parts e of the top by a link i and a piece h, which fits in a slot g in the guide-pieces f. Projections k on the underside of the leaves j<1> engage with the guide-pieces f, and tongues project underneath the central part d so as to support it, and may engage with a slot m formed in the rail c. The central parts of the side rails are cut away as shown, so as to facilitate the movement of the additional leaves.
Patent GB-190810156-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Preventing Collision between Ships by Means of Electric Waves.
Inventor: ERDMANN GEORG
Filed: 1908-05-11
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 10,156. Erdmann, G. May 11. Signals, marine and ship.-In a method of preventing collisions between ships by means of Herzian waves, a switch alternately puts the receiver and transmitter into circuit. Fig. 2 is a development of the periphery of a suitable switch, in which the contacts L; L<1> close the circuits of the transmitter and receiver respectively, and the contacts L<11> complete a decohering-circuit. To avoid the risk of the switches of two ships being exactly in synchronism so that the transmitter of one ship does not influence the receiver of the other; the switches may have several contact-pieces of unequal length, arranged in different orders, or the speed of rotation or oscillation of the switch may be varied. Instead of the contacts L<11>, cams may be used for mechanically actuating the decoherer.
Patent GB-190815189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Earthenware Cocks and Pipes
Inventor: HENSS MATHILDE
Filed: 1908-07-17
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 15,189. Henss, M. Jan. 11, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Corrosion, resisting; protecting from injury from external sources.-To enable them to resist the action of chemicals and to withstand high pressures, earthenware pipes and cocks are covered with one or more layers of wire netting b over which is cast a coating of lead &c. The coating c may extend over the flanges d of the cock as shown.