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Patent GB-190705404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Dressing Roads Footways and the like with Tar or Mixtures of Tar and other Matters.
Inventor: CANDY FRANK
Filed: 1907-03-06
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 5404. Candy, F., and Smales, J. E. March 6. Liquids, distributing.-Apparatus for dressing roads &c. with tar, of the type described in Specification No. 10,523, A.D. 1906, is fitted with means for loosening the road surface and removing the dust therefrom preparatory to the application of the tar, distributing the dust over the freshly tarred surface, heating the tar proximate to the point of discharge, regulating the discharge, and spraying the tar. The driving-wheel axle 7 is rotated by chains 6 from the shaft 5 of a steamengine 4. Strikers 8, for loosening the upper layer of road material, consist of arms loosely jointed to collars secured to a shaft 9. A shaft 10 carries a brush 11 which further dislodges and breaks up the surface layer. The strikers 8 and brush 11 are actuated from the driving-axle 7 by chains 8*, 11*, and are mounted in a hood 12 supported by the engagement of parts 13 with bars 14 supported from the axle 7. The bars 14 are connected by a cross-rod 15 attached by chains 16 to worm gear 17, by means of which the height of the strikers 8 and brush 11 is adjusted. A fan 18, driven by chain gearing from the axle 7, delivers a current of air through a mouth 26 within a hood 27 supported from the main frame 1. The dust is blown from the road in front of the tar-distributing nozzle 38, and is deposited on the freshly tarred road. The dust is kept within the hood 27, except at the rear, by a double fringe curtain consisting of tongued leather strips, the tongues of one side of the fringe covering the corresponding slits of the other side ; or curtains of interlaced rings may be used. The hood 12 has a similar curtain. The rate of discharge of the tar is controlled by a centrifugal spring governor 34, which is driven from the shaft of the fan 18 and controls valves 32 in conduits 33 leading from the tar tank 2. The tar is heated by means of a jacket casing 36 for steam or hot air, surrounding the conduits 33 ; it passes up through coils 37 and descends to the jacketed discharge nozzle 38, issuing from a slit 39, Fig. 7. A valve 40 at the upper part of coils 37 allows the escape of vapour from the tar. When hot air or gases under pressure are used in the casing 36 to heat the tar, they may be allowed to impinge on the stream of tar issuing from the slit 39, Fig. 8, so that the tar is discharged as spray.. The tar may be heated by exhaust steam, by steam direct from the locomotive boiler 3, or by steam generated or superheated by the exhaust of an internalcombustion engine. In a modification, the fan is mounted within the hood 27.
Patent GB-190706475-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Manufacturing Material to be used in Fire-resisting Constructions.
Inventor: ZIEGLER JOHANN JAKOB
Filed: 1907-03-18
Granted: 1908-03-18
Abstract: 6475. Ziegler, J. J. March 18. Fireproof coverings and compositions. - The lathing or other material used for fixing plaster upon girders, struts, beams, &c. is soaked in magnesium chloride solution and dried, after which it is immersed in a solution of silicic acid. The material is then fixed in position and covered with plaster in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190707861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jeweled Bearings for Electrical and other Instruments.
Inventor: WENNSTROM JOHN
Filed: 1907-04-04
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 7861. Wennstrom, J. April 4. Jewelling and pivoting.-A jewelled spindle bearing for electric meters &c. comprises a hollow screw A, in which a jewel stub B is supported by a spring S. The stub is retained frictionally by converging spring tongues c<1> at the end of the screw, but may be readily ejected by inserting a rod in an aperture D. The stub has a flange b<1> with a conical opening to guide the spindle. The jewel is inserted from the back and retained by a plug p.
Patent GB-190708552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Desks
Inventor: MUELLER FRITZ
Filed: 1907-04-12
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 8552. M³ller, F. April 12. Latches; sliding bolts; fastenings for desks. Relates to writing-desks of the kind in which the act of closing or opening the middle drawer also locks or unlocks the doors and the remaining drawers. Fig. 1, which is a vertical s e c t i o n between n the middle and side drawers of a desk, shows bolts 1, 2, which engage respectively y notches 3 in the side drawers and sockets 4 in the doors. The movement of the bolts 1, 2 is effected by levers 6 turned on pivots 7 by a pin 16 engaging a guide 15 of the form shown, on the middle drawer. The bolts 1, 2 are connected with the levers 6 by arms 8 and rods 9 respectively. Fig. 4 shows a modification of the door look. A curved piece 25 is pivoted to a sliding piece 21. On depression of the piece 21, the lock 25 slides through an opening 26 in the base-plate and into a recess in the door.
Patent GB-190709577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pneumatic Tyres, Rims and Flanges therefor.
Inventor: ROOTS JAMES DENNIS
Filed: 1907-04-24
Granted: 1908-04-24
Abstract: 9577. Roots, J. D. April 24. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims. - Sectional pneumatic tyres are mounted on corresponding rim segments which are detachable secured in position by a laterallymovable flange. The rim segments C carrying the sections A of the pneumatic tyre are secured by a flange F. Transverse bolts H having roller heads I work in circumferential slots K in the flange. When the bolts are at one end of the slots, the flange can be moved outwards to allow a damaged section to be replaced, and, when at the other, the flange is clamped against the felloe through the rollers I riding up wedge-pieces M. The flange is locked in the latter position by a spring bolt N pivoted to a plate 0 so that it can take into a recess R in the flange. A sliding bolt T prevents the bolt N from being jerked out of its recess.
Patent GB-190712526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Down-draught Preventing Devices for Chimneys and other Conduits.
Inventor: COOPER CHARLES HAIGH
Filed: 1907-05-30
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 12,526. Cooper, C. H., and Cooper, D. May 30. Chimney tops.- One side c of the lower, rectangular portion is inclined so as to leave an opening e, and contain a plate f, pivoted behind the opening e, and supported by stops i, so as to leave a narrow space between the plate f and a fixed baffle k projecting from the opposite side. Down - draught is thus deflected through the opening e, while wind entering this opening will induce updraught. The stops i may be formed integral with the sides of the pot, or may be adjustable in position. A baffle m may also be provided above the fixed baffle k. When desired the upper portion b, which may be of circular cross-section, may be formed separate from the lower portion of the pot and connected by a spigot-and-socket or flanged joint.
Patent GB-190715418-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Electric Current Distributing Systems.
Filed: 1907-07-04
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 15,418. Siemens-Schuckertwerke Ges. July 5, 1906, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901].- Motors, controlling.-Motors and current sources are placed alternately in series and the speed of the motors varied by varying the electromotive force impressed upon them. In Figs. 1 and 2 the sources are shown as transformers. In the first controlling position the switches 13, 16 are closed and the sections 4, 7 of the transformers supply current to the motors 22, 23 respectively. In passing to the second position the switch 13 is opened and the section 7 supplies the motors alone. The switch 14 is then closed and the current then flows in the circuit comprising the section 4, section 5, switch 14, motor 22, section 7, switch 16, motor 23, and section 4. In this position, however, the potential of the source 1 is higher than that of the source 2, and consequently current flows from section 4 to section 5, choking-coil 25, switch 16, section 7, and choking-coil 26 back to the section 4. The third position is obtained by opening the switch 16, the sections 4, 5 then alone supply the motors and the switch 17 is closed. In the same way all the sections of both transformers are cut in. The choking-coils 25, 26 are inserted in order to prevent short-circuits when the potential of the different sources are not equal. In Fig. 2 is shown a modification in which three sources and three motors are employed.
Patent GB-190715714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fare-indicators.
Inventor: JENSEN CHRISTIAN ALBERT
Filed: 1907-07-08
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 15,714. Jensen, C. A., [D³nh÷lter & Sch÷lzel]. July 8. Fares, registering.-The casing of a taxameter is provided with a universal joint to facilitate the adjustment of the instrument on the vehicle and the connexion with the driving-shaft. A casing d, provided with a cylindrical portion d', is secured in the base-plate a of a taxameter by a divided ring o, so as to be capable of rotation about a vertical axis. The casing is closed at the side by a cover e rotatably mounted therein by an annular rim e<1>. Mounted on a shaft f, journaled in the casing and the cover, are two crown-wheels h, h<1> locked together by a pin and pressed into engagement by a spring i with pinions formed on shafts c<1>, k. The shaft k is coupled to the driving- shaft, and the shaft c<1>, supported by a plate c<3> and a screw o<2>, carries a clutch part c for actuating the taxameter. The wheels h, h<1> are removable for adjusting purposes.
Patent GB-190717968-A (GB)
Title: Process for Electrolytic Production of Lustrous Metallic Coatings upon other Metals.
Inventor: CLASSEN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1907-08-07
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 17,968. Classen, A. Aug. 7. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Metals, depositing.-Lustrous metallic deposits obtained by the process described in Specification No. 12,291, A.D. 1905, in which a glucoside, or the like, is added to the bath, are given a black or deep blue colour without destroying the metallic lustre by considerably reducing the tension of the current after the first lustrous deposit has been produced, so as to deposit a darker layer. The deposition of nickel is particularly described.
Patent GB-190717977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Construction of Chimneys.
Inventor: MONNOYER LEON
IPC: E04H12/28
Filed: 1906-09-27
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 17,977. Monnoyer, L., Rommelacre, A. Monnoyer-, and Monnoyer, M., [trading as Monnoyer et fils, L.]. Sept. 27, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Building-blocks. - A chimney of reinforced concrete is built up of annular or polygonal reinforced concrete blocks a with hooked ends b loosely surrounding vertical rods d, spaces c being left around the rods, and between adjacent blocks, which are afterwards filled in with concrete. Rods f, in grooves e, and hooks i are embedded in the horizontal joints g to tie the structure.
Patent GB-190720122-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Thermometer Case for use with various Thermometers in Brewing & other Vessels especially where there is a Head of Froth or the like.
Inventor: JONES EDWARD
Filed: 1907-09-09
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 20,122. Jones, E., [trading as Dring & Fage]. Sept. 9. Thermometers. - Thermometer cases for use in brewing and other vessels, especially where there is froth, and of the kind in which the scale of the instrument is cleaned on withdrawal from the liquid, are made in detachable parts to facilitate cleaning. The thermometer case B, Fig. 2, is fitted with a removable cap A consisting of a hollow vessel into which liquid can enter through the perforated plate D and flow out over the scale of the instrument through the aperture between the sloping plates E, F placed as shown in Fig. 4. The thermometer is suspended from the swivel handle of the case B, which is closed below by a cap C fastened by a bayonet-joint. The plate D may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190724526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mouthpieces for Musical Instruments.
Inventor: BURR ARTHUR JAMES
Filed: 1907-11-05
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 24,526. Burr, A. J. Nov. 5. Brass and like wind instruments.- The rim of the mouthpiece o f a wind musical instrument is preferably of oval form, and means are provided to vary the depth of the cup and the size of the throat. In the form shown in Fig. 1, an opening 3 is formed in the body 1, and a barrel 4, which may be fluted on its exterior, fits in this opening and may be rotated about a pivot 5 parallel with the axis of the body 1. This barrel is formed with a number of cup bottoms 6, 6<a> and throats 7, 7<a>, and is held firmly against the body 1 by means of a rubber busbing 8, which is kept in position by means of a washer 9 and screw 10. A wind-tight joint is made at the bottom by means of a phosphor-bronze bush 11 formed with an annular shoulder 12, above which a ring 13 of rubber, leather, or cork is cemented, the whole being pressed upwards by means of a rubber band 14. The upper portion of the bush 11 fits within the barrel 4 to lock it in position, but other locking means may be provided. To enable the depth of the cup to be varied, the end of the body portion 1 is provided with a collar 18, formed with slots 22, and the rim 24 has pins 21 adapted to fit into these slots and retain the rim in different positions, as shown in Fig. 3, in which the continuous rim is replaced by a series of supporting-tongues 18<a>. The collar 18 is preferably strengthened by a ring 25, and the slots may be arranged substantially horizontally instead of vertically, a packing-ring 27 being used if necessary. Modifications are described in which springs, attached either to the rim or body, engage in notches, the depth of the cup being varied by rotating the rim until the springs are disengaged, adjusting the depth of the cup, and then re-engaging the springs. Or both the rim and collar may be formed with serrations, the adjustment being effected as previously described.
Patent GB-190725287-A (GB)
Title: Method of Producing Flour.
Inventor: SCHLUETER THEODOR
Filed: 1907-11-14
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 25,287. Schl³ter, T., and Paucksch, H. Nov. 14. Processes of treating grain; flake or sheet products, obtaining.-Rice, maize, potatoes, nuts, corn, seed, legumes, &c. are reduced to flour and the starch particles disintegrated by pulping with hot water and then drying quickly at 100‹C. or a little above. The paste may be introduced into a hot chamber in the form of thin tubes, or as spray, and the effect may be increased by employing a vacuum into which the thin layer of paste is passed while warm, no special heating being necessary.
Patent GB-190728422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Wheels
Inventor: DAUVERGNE ANDRE
Filed: 1907-12-24
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 28,422. Dauvergne, A. Dec. 24. Spring wheels.-The axle-box A, Figs. 1 and 2, is formed with rigid arms D sliding in slots D<1> in flattened central parts of diametric spokes F. These spokes are enclosed, at their ends, in tubes I connecting the rim to an inner ring J, and abut against blocks G supported upon volute springs H or pneumatic cushions. The ring J has sliding engagement through plates M with disks L secured to the sleeve A, which is loose for a chain-drive, or is secured to the Cardan shaft.
Patent GB-190800592-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for the Hanging of Shutters or Sashes
Inventor: KENNAN WILLIAMS THOMAS
Filed: 1908-01-10
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 592. Kennan, W. T. Jan. 10. Windows; window shutters; pavilions; hospitals. -Window sashes or shutters A, A' sliding vertically in frames at the sides of rooms and pavilions for the treatment of tuberculous patients are connected in pairs by a cord or wire B passing over pulleys 0, C<1>, C<2> in the roof of the structure, so that it is impossible to have both windows closed at the same time.
Patent GB-190801514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Coin Freed Race Games.
Inventor: BOSWELL GEORGE
Filed: 1908-05-12
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 1514. Boswell, G., and Boswell, W. May 12. Race games; swimming and floating toys.-Two or more figures b are drawn across the tank of water against the action of weights e by turning the handle l and thereby winding the propelling wire c on the reel i. To prevent water from being carried out of the tank by the wires, these are led through inclined tubes d, the upper ends of which are above the surface of the water and may be provided with rubber washers gripping the wire. The limbs of the figures are moved by a fixed wire 1 which passes round or is pressed into contact with a drum 3 in the body of the figure. The drum carries a pin 6 working in a slot carried by the bar 4, which, when the drum rotates, oscillates, thereby moving the arms of the figures through the levers 9 attached to them. The arms may be returned to their original position by a spring 12. The apparatus is coin-freed, and the coin falling down a shoot t<1> couples the winding- handle with the shaft of the reel i and allows the traversing-wire c to be wound on the reel by turning the handle, thus moving the figure across the tank. On arriving at the end of the tank, the reel is disengaged from the handle and is unwound through the action of the weight e allowing the figures to return to the starting-point.
Patent GB-190807637-A (GB)
Title: A Self-generating Steam Engine
Inventor: FEESEY ARTHUR EDWARD
Filed: 1908-04-07
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 7637. Feesey, A. E. April 7. Self-driving motors.-The self-driving motor is worked by steam generated by the heat of compression of air, and is utilized to drive an aircompressing and water-supplying plant to maintain a continuous supply of power. Compressed air from a suitable reservoir is admitted through an inlet valve A to drive the piston downwards. On the return stroke, the air is compressed further, and water is sprayed through the nozzle E at the end of the stroke. The water is converted into steam by the heat of compression, and forces the piston downwards by its expansion. The products are exhausted on the fourth stroke through a valve C. The crankshaft drives a suitable aircompressor for supplying the reservoir, and also a suitable pump for maintaining the water supply to the engine.
Patent GB-190808077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mudguards for Bicycles.
Inventor: BLUEMEL CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-04-11
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 8077. Bluemel, C. W., Bluemel, F. H., and Bluemel, E. A. April 11. Guards, mud.- Bicycle mud guards are formec of f greater width than usual, and are provided with constrictions b, b<1> to enable them tc be placed in position between the frame members, adjustable fittings c, f carrying the securing-straps d, e being applied t o the constricted parts of the guard. The edges of the part b form guides for the slidably - mounted fitting c, while the part f is movable longitudinally within a channel piece.
Patent GB-190813752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescence Vapour Lamps.
Inventor: KITSON ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-06-29
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 13,752. Kitson, A. June 29. Incandescent vapour lamps.- The lamp is provided with a curved mixing-tube b, an inverted burner mouth c, and an horizontal or nearly horizontal. vaporizer a passing through an enlarged part e of the mixing- tube b. The annular starting- trough i containing a refractory absorbent material, such as asbestos, is located at the base of a substantially conical shield k for directing the combustion products on to the vaporizer and through an aperture in the diaphragm y at the base of the flue. The trough i is open at its upper and inner edge, and fits in a channelled reflector o. The trough i is fed with alcohol through a pivoted cover s and a funnel p, and is lighted by the torch t described in Specifications No. 25,884, A.D. 1907, and No. 22,516, A.D. 1908.
Patent GB-190814210-A (GB)
Title: Combined Pipe Wrench and Spanner.
Inventor: RINGROSE FRED
Filed: 1908-07-04
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 14,210. Ringrose, F. July 4. Spanners and wrenches. - A pipe wrench and spanner is provided with two guideways C for the toothed shank b<1> of the movable jaw and with a fixed pin or tooth D for engaging with the shank b<1>. A spring F fixed to one of the guideways C normally holds the shank b<1> in engagement with the tooth D. The jaws are serrated and may be upwardly inclined relatively to the handle.
Patent GB-190814342-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Manufacture of Artificial Stone.
Inventor: BERNER RICHARD
Filed: 1908-07-06
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 14,342. Berner, R., Frankl, E., and Mendelsohn, M. July 6. Concretes.-Artificial stone is manufactured by stirring a mixture of 3-6 parts fine sand, 3-6 parts pebbles, 5-8 parts cinders, and 1-1¢ parts Portland cement to a thick paste with a mixture of milk of lime, of about 20 per cent strength, and 10 per cent of calcium-chloride solution containing 100-150 grammes per litre. The paste thus formed is moulded and dried in the air.
Patent GB-190816964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carburetting Apparatus.
Inventor: BLAKEY JOHN
Filed: 1908-08-12
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 16,964. Blakey, J. Aug. 12. Carburetting.-The mixing-chamber 3 of a carburetting-apparatus worked by suction is provided at the top with a compartment 2 separated from the main chamber 3 by a spring-cintrolled diaphragm i, to assist in keeping the chamber 3 full of carburetted air. By means of a pump attached at e, air is drawn in through two pipes f<1>, f<2>, having non-return valves, into the mixing-chamber 3 and the carburettor 4 respectively. The air entering at f passes over petrol in a tray b, and the carburetted air passes down through screens d to the bottom of the carburettor and through an, absorbent-covered spiral passage g to an outlet h<1>, where it mixes with air entering through the pipe f<1>. Petrol may be supplied to the tray b from a superposed chamber 1 by any suitable means.
Patent GB-190822587-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for coupling and Uncoupling Railway Waggons.
Inventor: ROBERTSON DAVID CLEARIE
Filed: 1908-10-24
Granted: 1909-10-25
Abstract: 22,587. Robertson, D. C., and Ramsay, R. Oct. 24. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Couplings, non-automatic.-In means for coupling railway vehicles without going between the buffers, a rotary transverse shaft A is constructed to run on rails G near the ends by means of rollers H. In the position shown, the rollers rest in depressions at the rear end of the rails. From the centre of the shaft springs a forked part D, which is attached to a shoe surrounding the link F. A third roller (not shown) is connected to a rearwardly projecting arm at the central part of the shaft A, and engages a plate attached to the underside of the wagon. The whole arrangement is operated by a side lever c, which, by giving to the shaft A a combined rotary and translatory motion, lifts the link F into the position for coupling.
Patent GB-190823081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: WALL ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-10-30
Granted: 1909-11-01
Abstract: 23,081. Wall, A. W. Oct. 30. . Gas and like engines, starting. In motor-vehicles such as bicycles, tricars, and the like, a combined starting and brake pedal is applied to the type of starting-gear comprising an expanding and contracting band. The starting-gear is mounted on the propeller shaft of the vehicle, and may be combined with an epicyclic change-speed gear of the type described in Specifications No. 25,054, A.D. 1906, and No. 18,740, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Locomotives &c.], in which case the band, in addition to its other functions, is adapted to change speed by fixing the gear box. Fig. 1 shows the starting and braking mechanism. Depression of the pedal m causes the band n to grip the drum and then rotate the band, pedal, and drum against the pressure of the springs o<1>, m', which restore the band and pedal to their original positions when the pressure is released. A stop p is lowered into the path of the spring arm, to enable the band to act as a change-speed device or as a brake.