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Patent GB-190700494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Current Collecting Devices for Electrically Propelled Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: VARNEY THEODORE
Filed: 1907-01-08
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 494. Varney, T. Jan. 16, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Electric traction on the overhead - conductor system. Collectors. - A latch mechanism is provided for automatically retaining a trolly of the bow type in the position to which it is lowered by means of fluid pressure, so that in case of failure of the pressure the trolly is not raised by the supporting - springs. The trolly comprises a double pantograph frame 1, 18, 19, Fig. 1, carrying a contact-shoe 4 and supported on shafts 2,3. The frame is kept in its raised position, with the contactshoe pressed against the conductor, by means of helical springs 12, Fig. 4. These springs act on the ends of piston-rods 8, 9 which are connected, by links 11, to cranks 10 secured to the shafts 2, 3. To lower the collector, fluid pressure is admitted into the cylinders 7 between the pistons 13 and acts, in opposition to the springs, to rotate the cranks. To hold the collector in its lowered position independently of the fluid pressure, a latch mechanism is provided, and comprises a small cylinder 24 having a piston-rod 27 connected to a catch 28, which engages with a hook 31, Fig. 1 when the collector is lowered. The catch 28 is normallykept in the position shown in Fig. 4 by means of a spring 29, and-can be operated to release the collector by admitting fluid pressure through a pipe 30. The fluid pressure for the latch mechanism may be obtained from an air reservoir carried by the car, or from a small hand-pump. The shafts 2, 3 which carry the collector frame are supported in insulators 21, Fig. 3, made of relatively hard insulating- material, such as glass or porcelain. The insulators are provided with bushings 22 of bearing metal, such as Babbitt-metal; in order not to crack the sleeve, the metal is poured while in the molten state into a gas-pipe or similar tube which is afterwards, when cool, cemented into the insulator.
Patent GB-190700539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Production and Maintenance of Interrupted Electric Arcs of High Frequency.
Inventor: RUHMER ERNST
Filed: 1907-01-08
Granted: 1908-04-08
Abstract: 539. Ruhmer, E. Jan. 8. Telegraphs.-In apparatus for generating electric oscillations, a repeatedly-interrupted arc is formed between electrodes one or each of which is metallic and of elongated form, so as continually to present small fresh portions of its length to the other electrode. Aluminium wires m<2> of round, square, or polygonal section may be led over curved guides n<2> or pulleys. The two wires move in opposite directions or at right-angles to each other ; in the latter case they need only wrap the pulleys to a small extent. Each edge of a wire may be used in turn. The arc is steadied by an air current, or magnetically.
Patent GB-190703511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Frames and Sashes
Inventor: NICHOLS ROBERT FLEETWOOD
Filed: 1907-02-12
Granted: 1908-02-12
Abstract: 3511. Nichols, R. F. Feb. 12. Stays.-The ends of detachable stays 22 are bent in different places ; one stay end is inserted in a removable slotted socket plate 19 engaging with fixed pins or screws 17, while the other end enters an aperture in the sash stile.
Patent GB-190705641-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sauce.
Inventor: KLING FRITZ
Filed: 1907-03-08
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 5641. Kling, F. March 8. Sauces.-A sauce is prepared from a mixture of vinegar, mushroom ketchup, cayenne pepper, eschalots, anchovies, sugar candy or other sweetening-material, and cloves or other spice.
Patent GB-190705783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and in Machinery for Hydrating, Drying and Sifting Lime (Calcium Oxide, Magnesium Oxide and the like)
Inventor: WALLIS GEORGE AUBREY
Filed: 1907-03-11
Granted: 1908-03-11
Abstract: 5783. Wallis, C. A. March 11. Sifting lime and magnesium hydrate. - In an apparatus for the combined slaking, drying, and sifting of lime, magnesium oxide, &c., the slaked and dried product is delivered into a sifter U consisting of a wire-gauze drum 6 fitted with angular blades 7, from which it falls into a conveyer.
Patent GB-190708629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Utilisation of Electrical Energy in the case of Intermittent or Suddenly Changing Loads.
Inventor: HUMAN ARNOLD HENRY
Filed: 1907-04-13
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 8629. Human, A. H. April 13. Distributing.-An alternating or direct current machine for storing up energy and utilizing it to meet sudden loads, as required for rolling-mills, lifts, colliery winding, and the like, consists of a field element 2, Fig. 1, mounted loosely on a shaft 3, which carries rigidly an armature 1 and is constrained to rotate in one direction only by a pawl or other device. The armature element may alternatively be loose on the shaft and the field fixed. The machine is energized to act as a motor, that is, so that the two elements repel one another in such a way that the loose one speeds up and the other remains stationary against the pawl. When the load comes on the shaft, the field strength is increased to convert the machine into a generator, the attraction between the two elements of which turns the shaft in its free direction. If the load continues, the field current must be increased as the machine slows down. Fig. 2 shows a form in which two fields 14, 14<1> surround the armatures 13, 13<1>, which are rigidly mounted on the load shaft 12. The machines are so connected that during the speeding-up period the repelling torques are oppositely directed so that the armatures remain stationary and the fields rotate oppositely. By increasing the field current of either machine to convert it into a generator, the shaft may be driven in either direction to take up the load. The generated current may be used to drive the motoring machine or may be returned to the mains, and a braking action may be obtained by causing either machine to reverse the rotation of the shaft.
Patent GB-190711141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: CAMPBELL EVAN HUGH
Filed: 1907-05-13
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 11,141. Campbell, E. H., and Coyle, R. J. May 13. Bottles &c., non-refillable. -The neck 5 is formed with an internal shoulder 6, u p o n which rests a cylindrical float valve 7, provided with guide-pins 8, loosely fitting the neck. A heavy ball 9 rests upon the valve 7 and a cap 15, held in place by a locking- ring 11, is placed in the neck to prevent tampering. The cap 15 is formed with ports s 16 for the escape of the liquid, and with u p w a r d l y-curved depending fins 14 to limit the movement of the ball 9.
Patent GB-190711837-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Adhesive Top Label or Strip for Screw Stoppered Bottles.
Inventor: ZENGELER ANTON
Filed: 1907-05-21
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 11,837. Zengeler, A. May 21. Capsule closures and the like.-Adhesive labels for screw-stoppered bottles, of the kind provided with a hole c which allows the label to take over the head d of the stopper and to rest on the shoulders h, are so shaped that the ends a gradually merge in the main portion. Instead of cutting out the part c, it may be divided from the main portion by a line of perforations and be automatically removed when the band is pressed on the stopper head.
Patent GB-190712802-A (GB)
Title: Loose Leaf Writing Cabinets.
Inventor: FACER EDWARD AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1907-06-03
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 12,802. Facer, E. A. June 3. Advertising.-A writing-cabinet, containing a pad of loose leaves 3 placed upon a spring-pressed follower 4, has sloping subdivided sides to form pockets 13 for advertising-cards.
Patent GB-190715988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Roller-bearings.
Inventor: FLEMING WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1907-07-11
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 15,988. Fleming, W. T. Sept. 5, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Roller bearings.-A roller bearing for wheels, shafts, &c. comprises main rollers 12 separated by spacing-rollers 8, which are held out of contact with the bearing-surface by rounded flanges 4 on the axle 5 engaging grooves 9. The rollers 8 are retained by rounded hinged rings 14, also engaging the grooves 9. The main rollers 12 are retained between shoulders 10, 11 on the axle. Specification No. 28,632, A.D. 1904, is referred to.
Patent GB-190716564-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Delivering Measured Quantities of Whiskey and other Spirits or Liquids.
Inventor: PATTINSON THOMAS
Filed: 1907-07-19
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 16,564. Pattinson, T. July 19. Measured quantities, delivering.- Relates to a device for measuring whisky and other spirits or liquids, in which a hollow tapered measuring- plug rotates in a casing provided with an inlet band an outlet c. The plug d has openings so arranged that in one position the plug is filled, in another position the plug g i emptied, while in a third position the liquid flows through the plug continuously without being measured. At its upper end, the plug is provided with a cap having a hollow valve seating x on its underside. An air passage w extends from the seating through the stem of the cap. When the plug is full, the air outlet is closed by a spherical float valve y. When the plug is empty, the float, which is provided with a guiding-stem z entering the air passage, is supported by a skeleton frame a<1>. A lever handle m is attached to the central stem k of the cap. The cap n may be provided with indicating-marks to determine the position of the plug.
Patent GB-190717700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Presses for the Manufacture of Briquettes and the like.
Inventor: BOREL LOUIS HENRI
Filed: 1907-08-02
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 17,700. Borel, L. H. Aug. 2. Moulding briquettes.-A rotary press for moulding briquettes comprises two circular plates d, e connected by bolts and rotating on a fixed shaft c. The plate d is formed with moulds h, i, j, k fitted with plungers l, m, n, o, which are operated by means of rollers y bearing on a fixed cam z. The plate d is driven through spur gearing, and as it rotates, material falls from a hopper 7 into the moulds. As a mould k leaves the hopper 7, the roller y on the plunger o falls from a raised portion 30 of the cam c, causing the material to fall in the mould k, which is then closed by a sliding plate s. The slide s, Fig. 4, is formed with an aperture 2 through which the material passes to the mould and is forced inwards to close the mould aperture by means of a roller 5 engaging with an inclined surface 3. After the closing of the mould, the material is compressed by the plunger being forced in by the cam z, and to prevent strain the cam is formed with a pressing-portion 10, Figs. 1 and 2, pivoted at 9 and pressed outwards by means of an adjustable spring 12, Fig. 1, acting through rods 13, 14. After pressing, the slide 2 is withdrawn by means of a roller 6, Fig. 5, acting on an inclined portion 4, and the moulded briquette is discharged. To adjust the capacity of the moulds, the plungers l, m, n, o carry small rollers 22 adapted to bear upon a rib 29, Fig. 6, on a plate 23 sliding in guides 24 on a disk 17 secured to the shaft c. The plate 23 is adjusted by means of a rack 28 and pinion 27 operated by an indicator arm 25. The number of moulds may be varied, and the moulds may be duplicated.
Patent GB-190721476-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Incandescent Electric Lamps having Metal Filaments.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1907-09-27
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 21,476. Bloxam, A. G., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Sept. 27. Wire; drawing.-Filaments of tantalum, tungsten, &c. for electric incandescent lamps are composed of drawn wires twisted together. The twisted wire may be drawn to a smaller section, preferably by encasing it in a ductile metal and drawing the two together; the ductile metal may remain as a coating, if refractory, or may be removed mechanically, chemically, or by fusion.
Patent GB-190723275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop, Safety, Reducing and other Valves.
Inventor: SPYER ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-10-22
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 23,275. Spyer, A. Oct. 22. Lift valves; reducing-valves; safety-valves ;seats. -Safety, reducing, and other lift valves are provided with removable and interchangeable seats A and valve facings A<1>. These parts are held in place by screws F, F<1> and rings E, E<1> engaging flanges B, B<1> arranged as shown. In a modification, the screws are passed through lugs on the parts A, A'.
Patent GB-190723899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Stropping Mechanism for Razors.
Inventor: GAISMAN HENRY JACQUES
Filed: 1907-10-29
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 23,899. Gaisman, H. J. Oct. 29. Razors, safety. The frame of a safety razor, for use with a stropping-device so that the blade need not be removed from the frame, is made open from front to back and also at one end to permit the frame to be applied to the main frame 1, Fig. 4, of the stropping-device, by sliding the razor across the main frame, the blade-holder 24 sliding into the slit tubular carrier 12 on the main frame and the base 22 of the razor frame sliding into the guides 1<a> on the base 1 of the main frame. The upright 22<a> of the razor frame, Fig. 5, carries a rod 23, on which the blade-holder 24, carrying a detachable blade 7, is pivotally mounted. The guard 28, pivotally mounted on lugs on the extension 32 of the razor frame, has lugs 28<a>, the edges 28<c> of which are engaged by a spring 34 when the guard is in the shaving position, and, when the blade is to be stropped, the guard is swung down so as to leave a free space between the base 22 and the holder 24, and the spring 34 then engages the edges 28<a> of the lugs 28<a>. The stropping-device is reciprocated along the strop, the blade dragging behind the carrier 12, and the carrier is thrown over at the end of each stroke by means of sliding racks which mesh with a gear on the carrier and with gears on two rollers engaging the strop.
Patent GB-190725130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Preventing Down-draught in Chimneys and Ventilators.
Inventor: WRIGHT ELIAS GEORGE
Filed: 1907-11-12
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 25,130. Wright, E. G. Nov. 12. Chimney &c. tops. -The internal pivoted flaps D adjacent to shielded openings B in a chimney top are curved, provided with tail-pieces D' so that they are restored to their normal position by the withdrawal of the sweep's brush, after being raised by it, and fitted with curved rods E projecting through slots F in the top, the rods having heavy knobbed ends G which by their weight retain the flaps in an upright position. The openings B are on opposite sides at different levels, and additional openings having similar flaps may be provided in the other sides at lower levels. In a ventilating- shaft top, the tail-pieces D' are dispensed with.
Patent GB-190725310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Aniline Black on the Fibre.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1907-11-14
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 25,310. Johnson, J. Y., [Zeidler, E., and Wengraf, P.]. Nov. 14. Dyeing.-In the production of aniline black on fibre previously prepared with #-naphthol,p-phenylenediamine is added to the paste used, for example a mixture of aniline nitrate sodium chlorate, and potassium ferrocyanide, with starch-tragacanth thickening, to which may also be addei acetic acid. To develop the colour, the fibre is steamed as usual. If it is desired to produce a pattern, for example in " para red," side by side with the black, the diazo paste is printed upon the fabric before steaming.
Patent GB-190802479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Separation of the Liquid and Solid Components of Wet Slimes or Ore Pulp
Inventor: NICHOLS HORACE GEORGE
Filed: 1908-02-04
Granted: 1909-04-05
Abstract: 2479. Nichols, H. G. Feb. 4. Decanting and settling ; pneumatic filters.-Wet slimes, mill tailings, or other ore pulps are supplied to a vessel B through a pipe I. The solids which settle out pass continuously through an aperture Bx, and are carried up a trunk C by a conveyer D. The clear liquid is withdrawn into pipes G through nozzles H, situated near the inlet I and provided with screens or covered with textile filtering- material. The trunk C is extended upward in the rear, and rollers are provided to guide the conveyer round the outside of the trunk on its return journey. Where the solid matter is to be further washed, it is discharged from the conveyer into a tank B<1> by water jets from the pipes K, and the process is repeated as often as necessary. To prevent the formation of a thick cake on the filter surface of the nozzles H, the solid matter is blown off by means of air and water pressure. A single outlet with large horizontal filtering-surface may replace the nozzles. In modifications the vessel B is situated within a larger tank having a sloping bottom up which the conveyer passes, and it is formed as a compartment partitioned off from such a tank. In another modification the lower end of the trunk C is closed, the conveyer passing within the trunk on both forward and return journeys.
Patent GB-190803424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Mattresses, Cushions, and the like.
Inventor: MINCHIN WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1908-08-14
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 3424. Minchin, W. C. Aug. 14. Air mattressesÀ-An air mattress or cushion contains a number of spherical or other suitablyshaped containers a containing air or gas under pressure and arranged in several layers, so that the chambers in one layer are situated between the chambers in the other layer. The whole mattress is covered with buttoned upholstery b.
Patent GB-190804716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Delivering Predetermined Quantities of Tea, Coffee, and the like.
Inventor: BOND EBENEZER
Filed: 1908-03-02
Granted: 1909-03-02
Abstract: 4716. Bond, E. March 2. Measured quantities, delivering.-In apparatus for delivering predetermined quantities of tea, coffee, &c., two or more independently-operated measuring-receptacles of different normal capacities are arranged side by side below a hopper, and each receptacle is provided with means for regulatiug the capacity of its pocket. As shown in Fig. 1, the hopper is provided with three drums e of capacities for one, two, or three portions, which are not multiples of a single portion. The drums may slide in a casing so as to deliver the tea &c. through openings g. These openings may be provided with shutters h which open as soon as the pockets are closed. Each shutter may be pivoted and normally held closed by a pivoted arm o, having a finger o<2> actuated by contact with the drum. In a modification, the shutter is arranged to slide and is connected to a rack operated by a pinion rotated by means of a rack on the drum. Where rotary drums are employed, these may be actuated by rack rods u, Fig. 3, engaging ratchet rings fixed to the drum. The rods are normally held in engagement with the rack by a spring w. In a modification, a toothed ring on the drum engages an horizontal rack connected to a pivoted bell-crank handle.
Patent GB-190810655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bungs and Means for Tapping Barrels and the like
Inventor: JACKSON THOMAS
Filed: 1908-05-16
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 10,655. Jackson, T. May 16. Tapping; bungs and bungholes.-A screwed bung d, Fig. 1, for a cask &c. has a square or other shaped cavity adapted to be engaged by a correspondinglyshaped extension h of a tap i. which carries a spring bolt o arranged to lock together the tap and bung. When the tap is screwed into the bung-hole bush b, it carries the bung d into the interior of the vessel. The tap cannot be detached from the bung until the latter has been returned to such a position that the bolt o can be depressed. The tap and bung carry washers n, g respectively bearing against flanges m, f. The liquid enters the tap through holes p. A cap l, Fig. 2, may be screwed upon the projecting end of the bung.
Patent GB-190813166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and connected with, Tailors' Rules.
Inventor: MACWATERS JOHN
Filed: 1908-06-20
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 13,166. Macwaters, J. June 20. Cutting-out.-A tailors rule consists of a pattern of the front fly of an overcoat. The back edge forms a 20-inch rule, and a curve F C X on the front edge gives the cuff line when the line B, C is laid upon the fore-arm. The parallel edges A D, E F give the gauge for pocket-flaps, and a slit S in the rule gives gauges for the ticket flap a, band pocket welt d, e. The acute angle A and notches f, g give the collar and step gauge. Four perforations H, I, J, K gives the gauge for overcoat buttonholes, and the perforations 1 ... 6 give the gauge for vest buttonholes. Alternate perforations 1, 3, 5 give the gauge for jacket buttonholes.
Patent GB-190818615-A (GB)
Title: Smoothing and Polishing Tool.
Inventor: JERRENDORF GOTTLIEB MEYER ZU
Filed: 1908-09-04
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 18,615. Jerrendorf, G. M. zu. Sept. 4. Flexible rubbers. - A tool for smoothing or polishing surfaces, coating them with varnish, or cleaning linoleum, floor coverings, carriage awnings, &c., consists of flexible interchangeable slabs f of rubber, felt, fibre, or celluloid; &c. having wedge-shaped incisions g along their edges, and clamped between filling-pieces h in a slotted frame a by means of bolts i and a locking-plate provided with extensions d, which engage slots c in the frame. The slabs are provided with two sets of holes k to allow them to be reversed. A hollow handle m contains the polishing or cleaning material.
Patent GB-190901397-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of new Azodyestuffs.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1909-01-20
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 1397. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Jan. 20. Samples furnished. Monoazo dyes are obtained by combining in acid solution the diazo compounds of alkyl or aryl ethers of 5-nitro-2-aminophenol or derivatives thereof with 2-arylamino-8-naphthol-6-sulphonic acids. The following components are specified : 5- nitro- 2-aminoanisol, 5-nitro-4-chlor-2-aminoanisol, 5-nitro-4-methyl-2-aminoanisol, 5-nitro-2- aminophenetol, the phenyl ether of 5-nitro-2- aminophenol, 2-phenylamino-, 2-p-tolylamino-, 2- xylylamino-, 2-p-anisidylamino-, and 2-m-carboxyphenylamino-8-naphthol-6-sulphonic acids. The products dye wool black shades in an acid bath. The Provisional Specification also mentions the use of 2-alkylamino-8-naphthol-6-sulphonic acids, for instance the ethylamino and benzylamino derivatives, and the use of the benzyl ether of 5-nitro-2-aminophenol. 5 - Nitro - 2 - aminodiphenylether is obtained by nitrating p-toluenesulphaminodiphenylether and saponifying the nitro compound produced.
Patent GB-190901931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pliers or Analogous Devices for use by Jewellers and others.
Inventor: NEGLEY ALBION PAUL
IPC: B25B7/12
Filed: 1909-01-26
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 1931. Negley, A. P. Jan. 26. Pliers -In a hand-grip pliers, the weight of the movable jaw c and rack c<2> normally tends to close the jaws a, c when the rack is vertical. The adjusting-member b is provided with a pinion b<1> which may be turned by the finger. The rear end of the member b may be of skeleton form, or otherwise formed to reduce its weight. The stock a is slotted at a<2> and recessed at a' to accommodate the member b.