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Patent GB-190701800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut and like Crackers.
Filed: 1907-01-24
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 1800. Heeley & Sons, J., and Le Maitre, J. B. Jan. 24. Nut-crakers ; lobsters, breaking &c.-Crackers for nuts &c. are formed so that one member can be placed on a table and the other member used as a lever and forced downwards. The lower member a has an upwardly extending jaw a<2>, to which the upper member is hinged, and may also have a double, branched end d<1> to give greater stability. The upper member is either arched, as shown in Fig. 1, or is straight. The jaws a<2>, b<2> are either slotted or roughened, and to receive small nuts, recesses a<4>, b<4> are formed farther from the hinge.
Patent GB-190701967-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Attaching Pneumatic Tyres on Wheel Rims.
Inventor: CHIGANNE RAOUL
Filed: 1907-01-25
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 1967. Chiganne, R. Jan. 26, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Tyres, pneumatic, attaching to rim. A security ring a having freely overlapping ends is fitted between the tyre beads which are locked by inflation of the air-tube d, holding-down bolts &c. being dispensed with. The ring a is preferably enclosed in a sleeve c of cloth, leather, &c., which may have side extensions c'.
Patent GB-190702260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Non-slipping Devices for Vehicle Tyres, Boots and the like.
Inventor: HEINEMANN CARL ARNOLD
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 2260. Heinemann, C. A. Jan. 29. Rivets; nails and spikes.-Non-slipping devices for boots, wheel tyres, &c. comprise steel or other metal studs a attached by split shanks c, which are rectangular in cross-section and adapted to be bent over and flattened, as described in Specification No. 906, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Boots &c.]. The heads of the studs are ribbed, recessed, or perforated, Figs. 1 and 2, or filled with lead &c. d, Fig. 8. The heads may be round, rectangular, star-shaped, &c. In the form shown in Figs. 14 and 15, the devices comprise long studs a secured by several split shanks c and provided with lead &c. insertions e.
Patent GB-190705038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Boxes and Packings for Piston Rods, Valve Rods and the like.
Inventor: MCMULLEN CHARLES PALMER
Filed: 1907-03-01
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 5038. McMullen, C. P., and Nye, W. E. March 1. Stuffing-boxes.-Packing-material is forced into a conical recess by the fluid pressure. A pump-rod b<2>, Fig. 1, has a double-acting packing, consisting of sleeve d having conical recesses containing disks e of felt saturated with paraffin. Passages g in the bottom of the box, and passages h in the gland allow acccess of the fluid pressure and atmospheric pressure. In a packing-box for the rod j, Fig. 2, of a steam valve the gland k<3> is formed with a conical recess containing packing m. Steam is admitted to the packing by passages k<4>.
Patent GB-190711952-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electrical Fuse.
Inventor: CHARTERS ALBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1907-05-23
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 11,952. Charters, A. G., and Jones, J. G. May 23. Cut-outs.-A device for automatically placing in circuit a new fuse-wire and removing one that has blown consists of an insulating-body A usually of porcelain, brackets B, B' in which it can rotate, spring terminals F carried by the insulator and entering, when in use, between fixed clip terminals J, fuses H in tension between the terminals F, and arrangements for rotating the insulator automatically by the force of a previously wound-up spring D. When a fuse blows, the terminals are drawn back by springs G and released from the clips J. The insulator then turns until the next pair of terminals F enters, as shown in Fig. 4. A stop b<4> is provided for holding the insulator when the fuses are not inserted. The insulator is removable from its brackets and is wound up after drawing down the end of the spring D, a'" cross-piece d being provided for this purpose. Studs hold the cross-piece against rotation when in its normal position. In modifying the invention for fuses of the oil-break type, the fuse is mounted horizontally.
Patent GB-190712858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pans for Cooking Purposes.
Inventor: MILES EUSTACE HAMILTON
Filed: 1907-06-04
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 12,858. Miles, E. H., and Faulding, A. J. June 4. Saucepans &c.-In double pans for cooking purposes, the outer pan is provided with a flanged ring c on the outside or inside, and the inner pan has a turned-over lip portion e extending nearly to the bottom of the channel a, which is filled with water. The lid f may have a flange dipping into the channel a. Handles g, h are provided as shown, and the inner pan may be perforated as at k.
Patent GB-190713279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Brakes for Tramway Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: SIMPSON CHARLES CHRISTOPHER WO
Filed: 1907-06-07
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 13,279. Simpson, C. C. W. June 7. Brakes for tramway vehicles are operated by a wedge device similar to that described in Specification No. 8777, A.D. 1906, and are applied by a treadle or a hand-lever provided with locking- apparatus. A hornplate a is mounted on the underframe or on the truck bars b between each pair of wheels to be braked. Across the framing there is arranged a rock-shaft c having arms d which lie between lugs e on wedges f sliding in the hornplates a. The brake blocks g are suspended by links h from brackets j on the truck bars b, and are provided with push-rods k terminating near the wedges which force the rods apart and apply the brakes when depressed. Arms l on the rock-shaft are connected by chains or rods m to the usual revolving handles or to the operating-mechanism shown. This consists of a treadle n connected to the rod m by a bell-crank q on a rock-shaft r, and a hand-lever o connected to the rod by a bell-crank u and links t, v. The lever o is pivoted to the pillar x so as to be capable of lateral movement to enable it to engage with a rack y for holding the brakes on. Independent locking-means may, however, be provided for the treadle. A counterweight z takes off the brakes when the hand-lever is released. A wedge t may be used on one side of the vehicle only, and, if properly supported, may be mounted in front of or behind a wheel instead of between two wheels. It is stated in the Provisional Specification that the treadle may be locked by means of a hand-wheel and screw acting against a rod sliding in a sleeve or pillar and connected to the treadle. A handle projecting from the rod through a slot in the pillar enables the brakes to be applied by hand. In another arrangement, the push-rod of the treadle is serrated to engage with a tooth on the floor or other part of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190713443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to Suction & Lift Pumps
Inventor: REYNOLDS ARTHUR WALTER
Filed: 1907-06-11
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 13,443. Reynolds, A. W. June 11. Bucket pumps: drip, preventing.-Relates to pumps of the type described in Specification No. 7321, A.D. 1898, for delivering measured quantities of beer or other liquid without drip. The air vessel s, the size of which is calculated in the manner described in the above-mentioned Specification, is connected to the pump barrel c at a point such that the opening is uncovered when the pump bucket is in its lowest position. By this means, any liquid forced into the air vessel by the rapid descent of the bucket passes back into the barrel as soon as the bucket reaches its lowest position, so that a constant quantity of liquid is delivered at every stroke. The cocks above and below the air vessel for replenishing the air are dispensed with.
Patent GB-190713721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Sighting Gear of Ordnance.
Inventor: PETCH ALBANY FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-06-13
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 13,721. Petch, A. F., and Duncan, F. June 13. . S<i>ghts.-Insighting-apparatus having a radiallymoving range pointer, angularly adjustable for muzzle-velocity corrections, the pointer is made with a body-part c capable of sliding upon a block d pivoted at the axis b of the dial, and with a pointer-part h which is pivoted at g to a crosspiece f on the body c. The pointerpart h carries a camplate k in which is engaged a roller r at the extremity of an arm q. The arm is pivoted at p to a fixed bracket o, and is caused to follow the angular movements of the body-part c by means of a guide s. The cam plate k is adjustable to enable corrections to be made for changes in the charge temperature. When the range is altered, the pointer slides radially across the dial causing the roller r to slide in the cam-plate. The pointer-part h is thus displaced angularly with respect to the body-part c and the desired correction is automatically effected. The cam-plate may receive a double adjustment, so that corrections may also be made for variations of air density. The invention is also applicable to range-dials of the kind in which the whole reading of the range is effected in less than one revolution of the dial if a radially moving pointer or pointer part is used in conjunction with the dial.
Patent GB-190714815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Prepaid Gas or like Meters.
Inventor: BOSTOCK FRANCIS HENRY
Filed: 1907-06-27
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 14,815. Bostock, F. H. June 27. Gas-meters.-The working of the meter rotates a bevel-wheel G<1> of an epicyclic train through gearing O, M, M<1>, G, thereby gradually returning a planet-wheel H and horizontal shaft E until a pin K<1> on a disk K on the shaft closes the valve through a link L. A spring J, attached to the shaft E and a frame F, is simultaneously wound up. The planet-wheel is set forward and the valve opened by the spring J when the other bevel-wheel D<1> of the epicyclic train is freed by prepayment. The arrangement of the gearing O, M, M' permits it to be readily changed. Coin action.-The coin inserted in a shoot A trips an anchor C from a scape-wheel D attached to the bevel-wheel D, permitting the scape-wheel to move through the space of one tooth under the action of the spring J. Registers.-The shaft E carries a pointer P. Coin-counting mechanism similar to that described in Specification No. 11,857, A.D. 1905, may be employed, or counting-mechanism may be connected with the scape-wheel. Fraud, preventing.-According to the Provisional Specification, the coin shoot may be bent and provided with a hinged closing flap connected to a bolt which locks the scape-wheel when the flap is displaced.
Patent GB-190719633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Grain and Amylaceous Materials previous to Saccharification.
Inventor: BOIDIN AUGUSTE
Filed: 1907-09-02
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 19,633. Boidin, A. Sept. 2. Preparing for saccharification ; processes of treating grain.-Crushed or whole maize or other grain is heated with water under a gradually increasing pressure, and when sufficiently softened is discharged into another vessel, the pressure being suddenly reduced. The grains burst and are then heated again under pressure, so that all the particles of starch undergo hydration. In a modified treatment, producing a darkercoloured malt, the pressure used in the first heating is slightly higher and the pressure after expansion is higher, being then maintained for a longer period but not again increased. The treatment is suitable for saccharification either by malt or acids. The steam liberated during the reduction of pressure may be utilized to heat other vessels.
Patent GB-190728637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation of Weathered Ores for Smelting
Inventor: JONHSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1907-12-30
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 28,637. Johnson, J. Y., [Fellner & Ziegler]. Dec. 30. Blast and cupola furnace charges.-Weathered ores are prepared for smelting by treating one portion in a rotary furnace so that it is dried, roasted, and sintered, and adding to this, as it comes from the furnace, the other portion of the untreated weathered ore. The temperature of the furnace is 1000-1400‹ C., and the sintering is carried out almost to melting-point. The whole of the untreated material is preferably carried on a transporting-device, part being fed to the furnace and the rest carried on and dropped into a hopper at the discharge end of the furnace, into which hopper the sintered ore is also discharged.
Patent GB-190803090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Nails and the like and in Articles produced thereby.
Inventor: SHERMAN HOWARD BRAINARD
Filed: 1908-02-11
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 3090. Sherman, H. B. Feb. 11. Making nails; forging; shearing; stamping.- Nails for securing roofing-felt have serrated shanks w, Fig. 16, secured to sheet-metal heads H by upsetting, and a spiked plate or boxstrapping S, Fig. 22, has similar shanks h secured in dished portions H<1>. Slots S<3> may be provided to receive shanks of adjacent portions to facilitate coiling. The nails &c. are made in a machine in which wire is fed in to form the shank and a strip is fed at right-angles to form the heads &c., which are forced on to the shanks by the embossing or cutting-out dies. The wire w, Fig. 1, is fed through a straightening-apparatus W by a device 6 and is gripped between dies 1, Fig. 4, which form serrations 1<a>, or the serrations may be formed by milled feedrolls. The dies 1 are provided with extensions 1<b> to co-operate with the punch 3 in cutting-out heads from the strip s, and with portions 1<c> which dish the heads. A header 4 contained in the punch 3 upsets the end of the wire, which has punched the head while the head was being thrust on to it during the cutting-out and dishing operation, so that the wire is pressed into a recess 1<t> in the dies, thus firmly uniting the head and shank. The dies are then separated, the wire is fed forward a length, and adjustablymounted pointing-dies 5 are advanced to sever the finished nail. In the construction shown, the strip s is fed through a guide-slot 7<k>, having a spring-pressed locating-block 7<l>, by intergeared rolls 7 rotated step by step through ratchet-gearing. The dies &c. are'operated by an arrangement of eccentrics, cams, and levers, as shown in Fig. 1. When the box-strapping is to be made, the dies 1 are replaced by those shown in Fig. 19, so that the heads are embossed on the strip but are not punched out.
Patent GB-190804045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lamb's Knitting Machines.
Inventor: DONNER HERMANN
Filed: 1908-02-22
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 4045. Donner, H. Feb. 22. Parallel knitting - machines.-Each bed carries fashioning-needles a and shorter needles b, the whole of which participate in tubular knitting. In the fashioning process, the long needles a in both beds are successively rendered inactive and subsequently returned in reverse order. Each cam-carriage has two locks, and, in knitting a tube, the upper locks S<1>, S<2> operate on both sets, but during the fashioning, the locks S<1>, S<2> and the needles b are inactive while the lower locks S<3>, S<4> operate on extra butts B of the needles a. The fashioning is effected by means of a stepped bar k which is racked longitudinally between the courses to increase or decrease the number of working needles. The bar is moved forward at each course against the bits c of jacquard needles mounted behind and below the needles a, and brings the butts B of those needles which are opposite the high part i of the bar k into the path of the lower locks S<3>, S<4>. To avoid the formation of holes at the fashioning seams, the end needle is caused to take its thread at the return of the thread-carrier before the old loop is cleared. A finger u on a bar r travelling with the bar k arrives under the holding-spring d of the end needle, and is then brought into a position u<1> for elevating the end needle. At the return traverse, this needle is depressed by the side cam of the top lock, and takes the thread before clearing the old loop, thereby forming a tuck stitch.
Patent GB-190805884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Candlesticks.
Inventor: PAIGE HERBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1908-03-16
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 5884. Paige, H. G. March 16. Candlesticks.-To prevent the candle, especially in hot climates, from bending or getting out of shape, the candle is protected by a tubular casing c, which, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, is provided with a tubular extension d. By means of a knob e working in a slot f formed with retaining-notches g, the extension d can be raised and supported at the desired height. As the candle is consumed, the candle socket k can be similarly raised and supported by a pin m working in notched slots n, o in the tubes c, d. The hollow base a allows the device to be fitted over the candle socket of an ordinary candlestick.
Patent GB-190809201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pianofortes.
Inventor: MURDOCH JAMES ALFRED
Filed: 1908-04-28
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 9201. Murdoch, J. A. April 28. Pianofortes. - In a symmetrical horizontal grand piano having a frame so constructed that the bass strings cross a portion of the treble strings, the two parts f, g of the top are hinged at h, h<1> to a bar i, which is attached to a cross - rail k hinged at l to the other part of the top m. The parts f, g and the bar i can be raised as one piece, or the parts f or g can be raised independently to reflect the sound sideways in either direction. To ensure that the centre of greatest tone activity coincides with the geometric centre of the soundboard, the bass bridge b is so arranged that all the bass strings cross the more active of the treble strings, the frame d being formed with bars e which follow the angles of the bass strings, extending between the bridges b, b<1>, and bars e<1> which follow the angles of the treble strings, extending between the bridges n, o. According to the Provisional Specification, a proportion of live sounding-board is provided where the " sweep " comes in an ordinary grand pianoforte.
Patent GB-190809588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Ventilation of Rooms.
Inventor: CHADDOCK GEORGE ALBERT
Filed: 1908-05-02
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 9588. Chaddock, G. A. May 2. Air, fresh, supplying, methods of.-Rooms are ventilated by means of window apertures r located near opposite ends of the same wall and having oppositelyswinging, verticallypivoted sashes a, a<1>, which direct the air currents towards the end walls of the room. The currents follow the course shown by the arrows and are carried off through window apertures located at a level above that of the inlet apertures. To prevent o u t s i d e winds from impeding the outflowing air, the outlet windows arranged above the windows a, a' are of the type described in Specification No. 25,063, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Buildings &c.]. A central window f with a fixed lower sash is provided with an horizontally -pivoted sash g having splayed ends j, k, so that, when the window is opened to a limited extent, the wind blowing against it finds no direct passage. The window is operated through a rod o by a lever p. The corners of the room are rounded to offer no obstruction to the air currents.
Patent GB-190810329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cranks particularly applicable to Locomotives.
Inventor: BADEN THEODORE
Filed: 1908-05-12
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 10,329. Baden, T. May 12. Locomotives and tramway engines.-In connexion with a crank particularly adapted for the driving- wheel of a locomotive, a sector-shaped member with arms 7 and an arcuate portion 8 is seated in a recess 9 in the rim of the wheel 5, and secured therein by bolts 9. A crank-pin 12 is formed at the apex of the sector which is on the opposite side of the centre to the part 8. In a modification shown in Fig. 4. the wheel has a counterbalancing web portion 13, and the sector an intermediate member 14.
Patent GB-190810619-A (GB)
Title: A Portable Safety Playground for Infants.
Inventor: BINNEY MURIEL MARY SUTHERLAND
Filed: 1908-05-15
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 10,619. Binney, M. M. S. May 15. Safety enclosures for children.-An enclosure for children, shown partially collapsed in Fig. 2, comprises four wooden uprights 1, to which rods 2a, 2<b>, 3<a>, 3<b>, 4<a>, 4<b>, 5<a>, 5<b> are hinged at 2<a> &c. The upper rods 2<a> &c. are knee-jointed at 2<*> &c. to fold downwards in a different vertical plane to that of the rods 4<a> &c., and are provided with sleeves 6 to lock them in alinement. The rods are also adapted to be secured by thumb-screws acting in the holes 10. In a modification made of metal, preferably an aluminium alloy, sleeves 12, Fig. 5, on the top of the uprights 1, have recesses adapted to receive lugs 18 on the rods 2<b> &c. where they are locked by a pin 17 on the finial 20 passing into a hole 19 on the socket ; the whole is held by a spring 25. The lower rods 4b, Fig. 7, are hinged at 4<b>, and are locked by the engagement of a catch 29 with a recess 31 on the lug 27. The kneejoints 2<*> on the rods are secured by a bolt 37, Fig. 11, sliding in a recess 38 in castings 33, 34. Netting is laced to the framework or threaded over bars 49, 50, Figs. 5 and 7, which may also be jointed like the rails.
Patent GB-190812198-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Tipping the Body and Opening the Tail-board of a Cart.
Inventor: BREEN MICHAEL
Filed: 1908-06-05
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 12,198. Breen, M. June 5. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid)). Tail-boards, actuating.; tip-carts.-The shafts 7 are each pivoted at 9 to a loogitudinal beam 8 of the cart body. A hand-lever 5, pivoted at 10 to one of the shafts 7 so as to swing clear of the beam 8, carries a stud 12 which moves in a slot in the end of a lever 4 pivoted to the side of the cart at 11. A lever 1 is pivoted to the tail-board 17 at 13, and its other end is coupled by a bolt 15 to a lever 2 pivoted to the beam 8 at 14. The bolt 15 is engaged by the forked end of a rod 3 of which the opposite end is secured by a stud 16 to the lever 4. The hand-lever 5 is normally held by a strap 6 fixed to the shaft 7, and, when released, the cart body tilts to the rear by its own weight and the tail-board is opened.
Patent GB-190812875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Purifying Apparatus for Middlings and other Materials.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
IPC: B02C11/00
Filed: 1908-06-16
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 12,875. Lake, H. W., [Jewell, H. S.]. June 16. Feeding - devices.-In purifying - apparatus for middlings &c. in which the material is acted upon by an air current, an automatic feed regulator is arranged to add returned purified material in such quantity as to maintain a layer or load of uniform thickness in the purifier, while the excess of returned purified material is discharged. The regulator B is shown applied to a middlings purifier A and comprises a feed chamber 21 and a return chamber 22 separated by a valve or gate 26 which opens when the pressure of the material in the chamber 22 preponderates. The chamber 21 receives fresh material through a spout 24 and imperfectly purified material through a spout 25, while the chamber 22 is supplied with the purified material by an elevator 28 fed by the conveyer 13. Excess of returned purified material escapes by an overflow 30 and may pass to a second purifier C having an automatic regulator D with chambers 40, 42, separated by a valve or gate 48. Part of the purified middlings is discharged by a conveyer 54 and part passes through openings in the bottom 56 to a conveyer 47 feeding an elevator 45 which delivers into the chamber 42.
Patent GB-190815758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to "Silencers" for Carriage Windows or the like.
Inventor: SPEIGHT ALFRED
Filed: 1908-07-24
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 15,758. Speight, A., and Stedall, B. P. July 24. Windows.-Rattling of carriage and other sashes is prevented by spring-pressed balls C bearing against plates G on the sashes. The ball C is mounted in an externally screwed barrel A, which is screwed into a bracket B on the frame and is adjusted by a screwdriver inserted in a slot E.