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Patent GB-190614364-A (GB)
Inventor: HILLAS JAMES
Filed: 1906-06-22
Granted: 1907-06-22
Abstract: 14,364. Hillas, J. June 22. Hose, connecting to taps etc.; screw unions. - A joint for flexible pipes of spirally - wound metal comprises a bush a having internal thread of form and pitch corresponding to the convolutions of the flexible metallic tubing b. A packing-ring c is placed between the flange d and the end of the pipe e to which the tube b is to be connected, and is compressed by a union nut f. According to the Provisional Specification, the union nut is dispensed with, the bush screwing directly on to the pipe to which connexion is to be made. A packing-ring is then compressed against the other end of the bush by a lock nut.
Patent GB-190620612-A (GB)
Title: Brake Actuating Appliances to Operate when a Vehicle Leaves the Track in Railroads or when the Couplings Break.
Inventor: MORISON GEORGE SMITH
Filed: 1906-09-17
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 20,612. Morison, G. S. Sept. 17. Brakes.- A device for applying pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, &c. brakes when a vehicle leaves the rails, or a coupling breaks, is fitted at each end of each vehicle, and has a rod C carrying a link C' for engaging a hook on the next vehicle. The rod C slides in a hollow shaft A, pivoted at B between plates D. These plates are in one with a hollow shaft E, which has a collar G at its end and can rotate in a bearing F. A stem V slides in the shaft E, and is adapted when lifted, as described below, to operate an electric switch or, as shown in Fig. 2, a valve for venting the train-pipe. If the rod C is displaced in an horizontal plane, the plates D are turned, and the tail I of a pawl S<1>, which is pivoted between the plates at T, is brought under an inclined surface on the bearing F, whereby the pawl S<1> is raised and lifts the stem V. If the rod C is displaced in a vertical plane, shoulders Z' on the hollow shaft A raise the pawl S<1> or a pawl Z<3>, according to the direction in which the rod is tilted, and so lift the stem V. A finger S on the pawl S<1> rests in a groove U in the rod C ; if the couplings break, the rod U is drawn forward, and the end of the groove raises the finger S and pawl S<1>, which lifts the stem V. In the venting-valve shown, the train-pipe is connected to a cylinder M at H beneath a piston P, which is perforated at P', and is integral with a valve 0 and a hollow stem L. When the stem V is lifted, it engages the head of a spindle K in the stem L and raises a valve R. If the stem V is raised sufficiently, the head on the stem K raises the stem L and valve O, and vents the train-pipe through ports M<2>; but if the stem V only raises the valve R, the valve 0 is unseated by the excess pressure beneath the piston P when the pressure above the piston has been vented through the hollow stem L and ports L<2> therein.
Patent GB-190622948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Consuming Smoke in the Furnaces of Internally Fired Boilers.
Inventor: WHITEHEAD HENRY HALFORD
Filed: 1906-10-17
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 22,948. Whitehead, H. H. Oct. 17. Steam-generator furnaces; fire-bridges.-To facilitate the consumption of smoke in the furnace of an internally-fired boiler, the furnace is lined from the rear end of the fire-bars to the back of the bridge with segmental fire-clay slabs 4, and the fire-bridge is formed of fire-clay blocks 3, the rear block being curved, as shown, so as to form a contracted passage 7. The front of the fire-bridge is made level with the fire-bars, so that fuel may be pushed on to the bridge during stoking.
Patent GB-190623639-A (GB)
Title: Improved Radiator, Cooling Tank or the like.
Filed: 1906-10-24
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 23,639. Albany Manufacturing Co., and Lamplough, F. Oct. 24. Joints for concentric pipes; plates, securing tubes to; withdrawing tubes.-A radiator for motor road vehicles &c. is constructed with two main tanks, an upper tank a and a lower tank consisting of vertical side portions b connected by a horizontal part c. An intermediate tank d is arranged in contact with this lower portion and has communication therewith by means of field tubes k, which may be provided with gills n. The heated water enters the tank a and passes down the vertical tubes h at its ends into the tank d, from which it passes through openings j in tube sockets i and between the outer and inner tubes k, l. The water then descends to the lower tank c by way of the inner tube' l. If it is desired to replace a tube, the upper tank a is detached from the radiator by unfastening the bolts g, and the stay pieces o, each provided with circular apertures accurately fitting the caps k' of a row of the tubes, are unfastened by withdrawing one of the pins p and may then be raised.. The outer tube k can be unscrewed by rotating its cap. k<2>, and the inner tubes, l may .then be removed if desired. The inner tube is kept central at its outer end by expanding it in a polygonal form to fit loosely in the outer tube. The cover r of the filling- cap is spun over the lower .portion s and has an aperture r<1>. The lower portion s has a fixed cover s<1> which also has. an aperture s<2>. By rotation of the cover r, the apertures may be made to coincide, thus opening the cap.
Patent GB-190705374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Tyres and Rims for Motor and other Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: MACBETH NORMAN
Filed: 1907-03-06
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 5374. Macbeth, N., and Norris, W. March 6. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-A solid elastic tyre a having a wi ened convex or inwardly projecting base, is clamped between rim flanges b, the arrangement being such that under load, the tyre base rolls down the inclined rim flanges in the manner indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 1. The tyre base may be split circumferentially to relieve strain, and non- skid devices may be embedded in the tread ; means may be provided to prevent creeping. According to the Provisional Specification, the tyre may have a flat base and may be formed of two or more rubber rings side by side. In this case, metal plates may be fitted between the rings, the plates having flat treads bearing on the tyre tread. It is also stated that the tyre may be in segments.
Patent GB-190706034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Single Phase Alternating Current Motors.
Inventor: CRAMP WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-03-13
Granted: 1908-04-13
Abstract: 6034. Cramp, W. March 13. Field magnets ; motors, controlling.-A m u l t i - polar series alternating- current motor is combined with a single-phase transformer, the field magnet of the motor forming part of the transformer. Current is supplied to the primary coils D, and the armature A is connected in series with the secondary coils C. The limbs carrying the coils C, Fig. 4, may be placed nearer those which carry the coils D than those which are unwound. Compensating- coils or other special devices for reducing the armature reactance may be provided. Regulation is effected by varying the rates of transformation, or by any suitable regulating - apparatus in the armature circuit. Specifications No. 14,664, A.D. 1893, and No. 9581, A.D. 1904, are referred to.
Patent GB-190714981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filtering Apparatus
Inventor: CANDY FRANK
Filed: 1907-06-29
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 14,981. Candy, F. June 29. Sewage, treating; filtering.-A series of upwardlyacting filter-beds a, b, c, separated by vertical passages f, g, through which water or sewage under treatment is passed from the top of one bed to the bottom of the next, have connecting conduits arranged so that one or more of the beds may be cut out of use for cleansing. With the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, when all the beds are in use, the liquid passes from the top of the bed a into the passage f through valves t' and thence upwards through the bed b, and so on throughout the series. The bed b is cut out by closing the valves t<2> and the valves t<5>, and passing the liquid through valved pipes u from the top of the bed a into the passage g. Similarly for other beds of the series. When the earlier beds of the series are not in use, the liquid is passed through valved connexions from the supply pipe to the pipe communicating with the lower side of the first filter used. In a modified arrangement allowing of two or more consecutive beds being cut out of use, a pipe or pipes passing along the series of beds have valved communications with the top of each filter and with each vertical passage except the first.
Patent GB-190716970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Music Sheets.
Inventor: WALKER JOHN BERNARD
Filed: 1907-07-24
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 16,970. Walker, J. B., and Bond, A. R. Aug. 18, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Paper-machines. - The fibres in paper for the tune sheets of automatic musical instruments have a general trend in one direction in order to avoid changes in length in this direction due to hygroscopic changes. The rolls of paper may be made in a machine of the cylinder type, in which a cylindrical screen revolves in a stream of liquid pulp flowing in a direction parallel to its axis. The fibres are therefore deposited with a general trend in this direction, and are picked up by a belt and carried through the usual drying and compressing cylinders,
Patent GB-190720735-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Game and Means for Playing the same.
Inventor: SAPTE WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-09-18
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 20,735. Sapte, W. Sept. 18. Modified billiards.-A game resembling both billiards and bagatelle is played on a board which has a bed a<*> of wood or slate covered with cloth, and a cushion a<2> curved at the corners a<2>*. The bed is marked with a baulk line b, and is provided with spots d, d<1> and cups or depressions c. The game is played with cues and ordinary billiard balls. The table may be supported on legs or stump feet.
Patent GB-190721783-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Producing a Beverage from the Juice of Apples
Inventor: ANDERSSON KARL GUSTAF
Filed: 1907-10-02
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 21,783. Andersson, KG., and Lindblad, C. J. Nov. 1, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Beverages, materials for.-A beverage is produced from apples by boiling the juice and water for about an hour, filtering hot, allowing to cool, filtering cold, boiling for a short time while the desired amount of sugar is added, and finally cooling.
Patent GB-190723290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ignition Devices for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LUKE FREDERICK JUAN
Filed: 1908-03-30
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 23,290. Luke, F. J. March 30, 1908. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The sparking-plug consists of a shell A bored for the admission of explosive gases and containing a plunger D with a projecting piece D<2> engaging the piston. An enlargement D' makes contact with the end A<4> of the shell A. In the top of the plug is a small plunger H, which is raised by increasing pressure and makes contact with the contactpiece J, completing the circuit between the wires K, K<1>. The large plunger D is bored to allow the pressure in the cylinder to act on the plunger H. At the end of the instroke, the piston raises the plunger and breaks contact between the parts D<1> and A<4>. The case A is shown insulated, but it is stated that it may be connected with the cylinder and the wire K<1> earthed. Timing may be effected by screwing the plug further into or out of the cylinder, or by introducing an adjustable wedge between the plunger D and the motor piston. A lever may take the place of the plunger.
Patent GB-190800065-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Supplying Customers of Retail Shops with Particulars of their Running Accounts.
Filed: 1908-01-01
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 65. Lamson Paragon Supply Co., and Robinson, G. H. Jan. 1. Pocket-books.-A case for customers' . weekly accounts consists of a back a of wallet or pocketbook form, provided with a clip to hold the bills &c., and with a spring button d, d' or other suitable fastening to hold it closed. The clip consists of a bottom plate e having tongues g stamped up therefrom, and an upper plate f. This is hinged at j<1> to the bottom plate and is provided with slots which just fit over the tongues in order to punch and hold the bills.
Patent GB-190804559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and in Apparatus for Extinguishing Fire.
Inventor: DIEDERICHS CARL BERNHARD THEOD
Filed: 1908-02-28
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 4559. Diederichs, C. B. T., and Ammentorp, A. Feb. 28. Fire-extingnishing by gases; chemicals and substances for.-A mixture of carbon dioxide and chloroform or like substance which readily evolves chlorine is directed upon the fire. The method is particularly applicable for extinguishing burning benzine, naphtha, or other inflammable liquid. The carbon dioxide is stored in a cylinder a and the chloroform &c. in a reservoir b. The carbon dioxide is admitted through pipes e, d to an ejector nozzle g, chloroform thus being drawn up through a pipe k to mix with the carbon dioxide in a mixing-chamber h. The action of the ejector is assisted by the pressure of carbon dioxide which passes from the pipe d through a branch-pipe c into the reservoir b. The extinguishing-mixture passes in a finely divided state through an outlet nozzle m.
Patent GB-190808862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Time-controlled Gas Tap or the like Apparatus.
Inventor: GUNNING JOHN
Filed: 1908-04-23
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 8862. Gunning, J. April 23. Lighting gas.-The clock-work mechanism of a time-controlled gas cock and the adjustable timing-tappets are made to be readily removable from, and easily replaceable in proper relation to the supply part of the apparatus, without any disturbance of the latter. The mechanism is contained in a casing consisting of two eccentric cylindrical parts d, d', and the protective casing consists of two similar parts e, e<1>, so that the mechanism can only be inserted when in its 'proper angular relation to the fixed parts of the apparatus, including the ratchet-wheel b. Pins projecting from the clock-work casing and fitting in slots in the bolder, or a non-circular casing and a correspondingly shaped holder, may be used instead of the abovedescribed construction to determine the proper relation of the parts in assembling the apparatus. The ratchet-wbeel b is actuated by the pawl f carried by a weighted bell-crank lever g. The timing-tappets j slowly raise the arm g to its operative position, and then the sudden drop of the weighted arm turns the cock through the medium of the pawl f. An alternative construction of driving and timing disks and tappets is described in which the tappets are formed as circumferential slides in the timing-disk instead of being pivoted to the hour arbor.
Patent GB-190810468-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Black-board for Scholastic and like purposes.
Inventor: MCCUBBIN JAMES
IPC: A47B97/02
Filed: 1908-05-14
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 10,468. McCubbin, J. May 14. Displaying and storing.-A blackboard comprises a vertical frame, rollers A, B provided with sprocket-wheels A', B<2> for the attachment of boards, flexible sheets of blackboard - surfaced material, diagrams, or maps E, and means for storing the sheets &c. when not in use. The sheets or boards are provided with strips E' the projecting ends E<2> of which engage books D in the bands and are supported by a rigid framing. The storing-device consists of a band L', which is wound from one roller L, over the top roller B, on to another roller L, and between the folds of which the sheets are placed. The top roller is adjustably mounted in slots J<1> so that the tension of the band can be regulated. According to the Provisional Specification, hooks on the band may engage apertures in the sheets or vice versa, or raised strips on the sheets engage undercut grooves or like guides on the frame.
Patent GB-190811758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Electric Lighting of Roundabouts and the like.
Inventor: DARRAH HENRY MOSTYN
Filed: 1908-05-30
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 11,758. Darrah, H. M., and Hackett, L. A. May 30. Collectors for electricity. Current is supplied to the lamps of roundabouts and the like through a carriage the grooved wheels of which engage with circular conductors arranged one above the other or concentrically. The wheels d of the carriage are mounted in conducting frames c connected by wood or other insulating-material, while the wheels are carried upon pivoted arms e arranged yieldingly by means of a spring g or a weight. The frames c are connected by a conductor k, one being pro- - vided with a terminal m by means of which it is connected to the generator, while the conducting- arms e are connected by a conductor l. To enable the carriage to run upon a circular path, the frames c are bent or pivoted to the central insulating-portion. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the carriage is connected to the generator, and the moving circular conductors a to the lamps, the carriage being anchored to a fixed post j. In some cases, the rails a may be stationary and the carriage made to rotate. The wheels d, f are preferably mounted upon ball bearings of the Hofman ring type, and, to ensure good electric contact between the carriage and the rail, a brush-like fitting may be applied to the carriage which will bear upon the rails a. In some cases, the rails may be stationary and the carriage rotated.
Patent GB-190816545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fishing Reels or Winches.
Inventor: FARLOW CHARLES FITZROY
Filed: 1908-08-05
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 16,545. Farlow, C. F. Aug. 5. Reels and winches, rod.-To facilitate the casting of light bait; the reel is adapted to be given a small movement in the proper direction at the moment of casting. The lever F pivoted on the winch casing is spring-pressed against one of a set of teeth E on the reel A, but is prevented from movement by the engagement of the nose of a lever K with a projecting stud H. Depression of the end K<1> releases the lever F, causing it to give the reel a counter-clockwise movement. At the same time, the brake-block L may be forced into engagement by the lever K. In a modification, a spring-held pawl engaging ratchet teeth on the reel keeps it from rotating, until a slight negative rotation of the reel releases it, when the action is as before.
Patent GB-190819712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Taps for Cutting Threads.
Inventor: SMITH OSCAR AUGUST
Filed: 1908-09-19
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 19,712. Smith, O. A. Sept. 19. Taps; tapping.-A tap for threading nuts &c. has a double-ended shank, the full threads being at the middle part, Fig. 1, tapering towards each end, so that similar threads are cut by inserting either end of the tap into the work. The threads at the ends are given a backward rake in opposite directions, the tap being rotated in reverse directions according to the end which is cutting. The flutes may extend to each end of the shank, or the shank may have reduced portions m for engaging the sockets of the two operating members.
Patent GB-190820386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fountain Pens.
Inventor: WIRT PAUL ESTERLY
Filed: 1908-09-28
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 20,386. Wirt, P. E. Sept. 28. Pens, reservoir. A fountain pen of the kind in which the cap carries a device to cut off the supply of ink is provided with a concavo-convex metallic feed-plate 10 underlying the nib, and a feed-bar 14 which is pierced by an air-hole 18 and carries a wedgeshaped supplemental feeder 24 secured in position by a stop-collar 23. The feed-plate 10 is held in place by a plug 7 and is struck on an arc of smaller radius than the nib 9 in order to leave ink passages along its sides. The feed-bar 14 has a small longitudinal movement limited by the collar 23 and by a cylindrical head 16 on the feed bar, so as to leave an ink passage between the wall 19 of the head 16 and the wall 20 of the plug 7 when the pen is ready for writing ; this passage and the air-hole 18 are both closed when the cap A carrying the plug 30 is placed on the pen.
Patent GB-190820460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoof Pads for Horses
Inventor: BARBER DELOSS TYLER
Filed: 1908-09-29
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 20,460. Barber, D. T. Sept. 29. Hoof-pads.-The pad A is of elastic material arranged to pass between the metal shoe B and the hoof and is secured to the hoof by the nails that hold the shoe. The thickened portion A' is formed so that the side lines a, a' converge as shown in Fig. 1 and conform to the natural lines of the frog. The thickened ends b<1> of the shoe B lie parallel to the side lines a, a<1> and in contact with the rear portion A' of the pad. The heels of the shoe B extend to the rear corners of the pad and serve to hold it in position. Heel calks may be affixed.
Patent GB-190823276-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of, and Means for, Controlling the Conjoint Action of Cinematographic and Sound-recording Apparatus, for the purpose of Securing Synchronism.
Filed: 1908-10-31
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 23,276. Duskes, A., and Duskes Kinematographen und Film-Fabriken Ges. Oct. 31. Kinematographs.-In order to obtain synchronism between a kinematograph and a phonograph without having any connexion between them, a visible sign moving with one of the machines is transmitted in the form of a shadow or image to a visual sign moving synchronously with the mechanism of the other machine, so that the operator by controlling the action of one of the machines can obtain synchronism. In the arrangement shown, a flexible shaft b driven by a gramophone rotates a glow-lamp c provided with a transverse filament or bar, the light is projected by a telescope h on to a ground-glass plate k, where the image or shadow is kept in angular adjustment with a pointer l driven by the kinematograph. The device may be reversed, the image being projected from the kinematograph to a disk rotated by the phonograph.