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Patent GB-190711711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Plate Glass.
Inventor: GOBBE EMILE
Filed: 1907-05-18
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 11,711. Gobbe, E. June 20, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Drawing.-In a process for making sheet glass continuously, the molten metal flows from the melting-tank a under a bridge d into a shallow reservoir c, from which it passes on to an iron table e, cooled by water circulation or by ribs f dipping into water g. At the beginning of the operation, a plate y, Fig. 6, fitted with a projecting rib y<1>, is placed upon the table e. The molten glass, which has been partly cooled in the reservoir c, solidifies on the table c in contact with the rib y<1>, which is then drawn forward, carrying with it the sheet of glass formed on the table e. Fresh glass follows from the reservoir c and solidifies continuously as it passes over the table e. The continuous sheet thus formed is drawn over a table l of refractory material, cooled by the circulation of air through passages p, and finally through an annealing-chamber C, by positively-driven rollers s. The finished sheet is cut off into suitable lengths as it emerges from the annealing-chamber. Friction between the moving sheet and the table l may be reduced by blowing air through perforations in the table, the weight of the sheet being thus partly sustained by the air cushion so produced. The annealing-chamber C may be cooled by the circulation of air through passages w. The level of the glass in the tank a, and hence the thickness of the finished sheet, may be regulated by the introduction of materials into the melting-tank.
Patent GB-190717820-A (GB)
Title: Improved Last for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: KNIGHT WILLIAM STANAWAY
Filed: 1907-08-06
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 17,820. Knight, W. S., and Douglas, W. Aug. 6. Lasts.-The pivot pin a of the plate b of an ordinary hinged last is situated in the heel part c, and the line of division d between the toe and heel parts e, c is reversed as regards its usual disposition. This gives the last a heel part of increased length, and consequently of increased strength.
Patent GB-190717870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drying Machines for Textile Material.
Inventor: LORIMER JOHN HEWETSON
Filed: 1907-08-06
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 17,870. Lorimer, J. H. Aug. 6. Drying textile materials. - Chambers for use in drying textile materials are arranged so that hot air passes in at the top and the damp air is carried off at the bottom through an externally heated chimney. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 2, in which the materials are carried on and between endless carrier bands H, a chamber B is arranged at the side of the drying-chamber A, and air, entering at a sliding door E, is heated by steam coils C or other means and passes down through the drying-chamber and through a flue F to a chimney G heated by the coils C. In a modification, the chimney may be heated by coils in a separate chamber through which it passes, or any other heating means may be used. In another modification, in which hanks of yarn are hung on rods, the drying chamber has doors, and its lower part is cut off by a perforated partition below which is the outlet flue. Fig. 6 shows several drying-chambers A, the moist air from which is drawn off by flues G<1> to a single chimney heated by coils C' ; the flues G<1> are heated as the chimney G is heated in the apparatus shown in Fig. 2 ; the draught may be assisted by a blower R.
Patent GB-190717904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Registers.
Filed: 1907-08-06
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 17,904. National Cash Register Co., [National Cash Register Co.]. Aug. 6. Receipts, checking and recording. - Relates to key-set crank-operated cash-registers of the type described in Specifications No. 14,003, A.D. 1897, and No. 27,803, A.D. 1903, the improvements mainly comprising the use of compound levers set by the keys and of spring-controlled indicator-operating mechanism. The preliminary movement by the key 12 of the front part 23 of the compound lever 23, 23<a> engages the shoulder 26 with a latch plate 30, engages the nose 48 with the setting-lever coupler 45, and brings the flange 44 of the setting-lever against the rearward or register-actuating part 23<a> of the lever. On operation of the crank, the latch plates 30 are locked against release by pins 33, Fig. 8, on the shaft, an arm 107, and link 108, the last having a stud 110 which is initially opposite a recess in the cam 111 but locked thereby during part of the operation. The coupler 45 is also operated by the pin 49, Fig. 4, thereon engaging the cam 40 so as to depress all the levers 23 set by the keys and raise the corresponding levers 23<a> into engagement with the main coupler 14, which is normally held raised to lock the registering-parts in set position but is lowered to pick up the levers set according to the new transaction. These on rising encounter the cross-bars 63<a> of the spring - pressed locking- levers 61, thus disengaging the segments 77, which are then moved to actuate the counter and set the indicators by means of the cams 82. The indicator drums are geared to toothed levers 84, which have rollers to engage the cams 82 and are pressed against them by springs 85 attached to the cross-bar 86 of the pivoted frame 86, 87. The frame is operated by the link 88 and cam 91 so as to relax the springs during setting and to tension them at other times. The latches 30 are withdrawn to release the levers set by means of the link 37, Fig. 4, and pin 41 on the cam 40. The counter is constructed and operates as described in Specification No. 24,452, A.D. 1896. The latch 117 for the drawer is raised by a lever operated by a cam on the shaft 71, which has also a ratchet to prevent backward motion. Six register-operating segments 77 are employed, mounted on two collinear shafts as shown in Fig. 5, the middle segment on each shaft being fast, and the other two being loose and attached to the corresponding lever-actuated frame 57.
Patent GB-190718608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-threading Shuttles of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: STARKIE RIDLEY
Filed: 1907-08-17
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 18,608. Starkie, R., and Stephenson, J. Aug. 17. Loom shuttles.-A self-threading shuttle is provided with a recess, in which is held a weft threading and retaining device comprising an horizontal plate a, Figs. 2, 3, and 4, wish a slit b, and a hollow block c. An eye d, communicating with a slit f formed between the curved spur g and the edge of the portion c<1>, registers with the shuttle eye, and an aperture h in communication with the slit b registers with the hole k formed in the shuttle and communicating with the slit b<1>. The device is secured by the bolt n and socket p. The weft is inserted in the slit b<1>, whence it passes into the slit band round the point a<3> of the plate a. It is then guided down the space m<1> by the inclined edge a<2> and the curved spur g into the eye d, and by the edge a<2> and the slit m into the shuttle eye. A small recess d<1> prevents it from being withdrawn.
Patent GB-190727150-A (GB)
Title: Improved Utensils for Straining Cooked Vegetables.
Inventor: BROWN ELIZABETH
Filed: 1907-12-09
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 27,150. Brown, E. Dec. 9. Strainers, vegetable.-An appliance for straining cooked vegetables comprises a tray with perforated bottom c, to one edge of which is hinged a presser plate d provided with handles h, designed to be pressed towards the handles g attached to the bottom c. Gaps f are provided in the sides to allow the handles h to be pressed down.
Patent GB-190727928-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Advertising or Exhibiting Announcements, Pictures or the like.
Inventor: NEWELL ALFRED LEONARD
Filed: 1907-12-18
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 27,928. Newell, A. L. Dec. 18. Advertising; displaying.-Relates to apparatus for exhibiting announcements, pictures, &c. consisting of a screen A ruled to form alternate transparent and opaque spaces which may be moved relatively to a back screen C to expose or cover the different pictures &c. formed by sets of rulings on the back screen, and consists in means for producing the relative movement of the screws. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 5, the front screen is moved by means of a flap or hinged portion F formed at the top of the back screen. The front screen passes around the bottom edge of the back screen, and is secured to both sides of the flap. In a modification, Fig. 6, the front screen is secured to flaps F formed at the top and bottom of the back screen, the flaps being connected by a rod H, which serves to produce the relative movement of the screens.
Patent GB-190800609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Presses.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1908-01-10
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 609. Lock, W. H., [Duplex Printing Press Co.]. Jan. 10. Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces; tripping and throw-out arrangements,-Relates to means for tripping the impression cylinders of travelling-cylinder printing-machines. The cylinders 2 are mounted in eccentric bearings 2b in a carriage 1, reciprocated horizontally in the usual way by a crank and connecting-rod. The eccentric bearings are connected by links 2<d> to arms 3<d> on rockshafts 3, journaled below the type beds in brackets on the carriage 1. The shafts 3 are connected by a link 3<b> and are actuated by a segment 3<c>, which engages a similar segment 4<a> on a rock-shaft 4 mounted in a bracket 1<a> depending from the carriage 1. The shaft 4 is connected by a gimbal joint 4<b> to a shaft 5, which is itself connected by a second gimbal joint 5<b> to a shaft 6 sliding in bearings 6<b>. The shaft 6 carries an arm 6<a> connected to a rod 7, which engages a cam 7<a> making, say, one revolution for each reciprocation of the cylinders. Instead of being controlled by a cam, the rod 7 may be connected to a hand tripping-lever.
Patent GB-190801985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Cutters.
Inventor: PASS EDWIN
Filed: 1908-01-29
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 1985. Pass, E., and Peart, E., [trading as Pass & Co., E.]. Jan. 29. Pipe-cutters.-Pipe-cutters are provided with a strengthening-ferrule b for the slotted end a of the spindle. The ferrule is provided with a groove e to receive a screw or key e<1> passing through the boss g. The pivot pin i is passed through the ferrule b as well as the spindle end a. In a modification, shown in Fig. 5, the spindle end is formed separately and constitutes the ferrule, being of increased diameter and screwed or otherwise suitably connected to the shank of the spindle. The slot c for the cutter does not extend completely across the ferrule.
Patent GB-190802038-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Illusory Apparatus.
Inventor: PURPURA BARTOLOMEO
Filed: 1908-01-29
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 2038. Purpura, B. July 26,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Illusions, producing.-An illusion apparatus consists of a framework with a dome-like top, from the centre of which a transparent cabinet 9 is suspended. Four of the sides of the cabinet are provided at their lower edges with hinges and at their upper edges with spring catches 12<1> for holding the sides in closed position. In the dome of the structure are arranged a pair of quadrantshaped mirrors 14, 15, behind which is an horizontal platform 16, Fig. 5, adapted to support the person forming the subject of the illusion. A triangular opening 16<1> affords means for the descent of the person into the cabinet. Four screens 17, one of which is shown in Fig. 2, are each folded about spring binges 22, 26 into a triangular share and attached to a plate 30, Figs. 6 and 8, by means of spring hinges 32, which tend to press the screens outward into the same plane as the plate. The plate is arranged to slide vertically on guide-rods 31 fixed to the cabinet, and is raised with the screens uppermost to the top of the cabinet and there secured by a catch which may be released by the concealed person. The screens are prevented from opening out during the raising by cords 33 which are afterwards removed. In operation, the concealed person releases the catch and allows the plate 30 to fall, whereupon the screens 17 open out against the sides of the cabinet under the action of their spring hinges and screen the interior of the cabinet from view. The concealed person immediately descends and the catches 12<1> are released by pulling the cords 27, thus allowing the sides of the cabinet and the screens to swing outwards, as shown in Fig. 6, and expose the person to view. In an illusion " cremation," the cabinet is constructed of metal.
Patent GB-190802125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of, Wire or like Lattice Work.
Inventor: NICHOLS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1908-06-12
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 2125. Nichols, W. E. June 12. Stamping; making trellis and latticework.- In wire or like latticework.- consisting of interlocking wires recessed at their junctions, the recesses are made by press tools which spread the wire laterally. The wires are recessed on opposite sides at a<1>, b<1>, as shown in Figs. 4 and 7, the wire being flattened as at a<2>, b<2> so that the opposite sides, when in position, are flush with the general surface, of the lattice. In a modification shown in Figs. 9 and 10, the dies are arranged to form depressions a<3>, b<3> at the intersecting points and projections a<4>, b<4>, a<5>, b<5> between them.
Patent GB-190805429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stiff-fronted Shirts.
Inventor: FURUYA YUDAKA
Filed: 1908-03-10
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 5429. Furuya, Y. March 21, 1907, [date appdied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Shirts.-The meeting edges of white shirt fronts are joined by a lining-piece C, wbich prevents the studs from coming into contact with the skin. One of the bosom parts B folds back after the manner of a flap, to enable the studs to be inserted.
Patent GB-190806311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sand-papering Machines.
Inventor: SAGAR JOE
Filed: 1908-03-21
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 6311. Sagar, J., and Sagar, D. March 21. Sand - papering. - A sandpapering - machine is provided with one or more travelling belts, one of which may be a vertical spindle belt, and one or more vertical spindle drums or bobbins. In the machine shown in Fig. 2, belts c<2>, d<2> are arranged one each side of the table b. A vertical drum e, mounted on a vertical spindle e<1>, is reciprocated by a crank r and connecting-rod s driven by a belt from the main driving-shaft. The drum e is driven through a pulley n from another pulley on the main driving-shaft.
Patent GB-190807901-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Suspending Trousers during Wear.
Inventor: HYLTEN-CAVALLIUS CARL FREDRIK
Filed: 1908-04-09
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 7901. Cavallius, C. F. HyltÚn-. April 10, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Trousers ; waistcoats; suspenders for articles of dress.- Trousers are suspended by means of downwardly-pointing hooks f, Fig. 2, on the waistband, which engage with rows of strings or laces a, Fig. 1, sewn or buttoned by spacing- pieces b to a waistcoat or like garment c. Instead of sewing the hooks directly to the trousers, they may be made with a plate part k, Fig. 3, which is attached to the outside of the trousers d by an inside plate g. The plate g has projections h, which pass through holes in the plate k. The waistcoat may have strengthening yokes p. In the modification shown in Fig. 8, a waistcoat of wide mesh is used, and the band of string is provided with a buckle fastening.
Patent GB-190810518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Thermostatic Regulators for Controlling the Supply of Heating Fluid to Fluid Heating Installations.
Inventor: DRACH JULIUS
Filed: 1908-05-14
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 10,518. Drach, J. May 14. Thermostats; heating by steam circulation; heating buildings.-A thermostatic regulator, for controlling a valve V admitting live steam from a pipe D to a heating-system, has a tube Z filled with expansible fluid placed in the exhaust steam pipe A of the system out of contact with an air supply from a pipe L ; the tube Z is connected by a tube r to a separate pressure tube t operating the valve V to admit live steam to an injector i. The fixed end of the pressure tube t is provided with means for adjustment s. Condensed water escapes down the pipe L.
Patent GB-190811568-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ironing Surface for Machines used in the Treatment of Linen and like Articles.
Inventor: LONGSDON HENRY CROFTS
Filed: 1908-04-08
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 11,568. Longsdon, H. C., and Bottomley, J. R. April 8. Ironing-machines &c. - Ironing-machine tables and the like are formed of a grooved base-plate a over which are placed a perforated plate c, a perforated rubber sheet d, and a layer of felt f. The grooves in the base-plate a lead the expressed liquid to an aperture g, through which it escapes into a cavity h provided with a draw-off cock at k.
Patent GB-190813766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Combination Electric Switches and Fuses.
Inventor: HARRISON HAYDN THIES
Filed: 1908-06-29
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 13,766. Harrison, H. T. June 29. Switches; cut-outs.-In combined switches and fuses, the fuses form the movable contacts and are mounted so as to be readily detachable. In the double-break, double-pole switch shown in Figs. 1 and 3, two enclosed fuses d are passed through apertures in a block a and secured by screws o. The n:ounting enables the fuses to be readily removed from the switch without removing the carrier. The block a is mounted on pivots f in brackets g secured to an insulating-base h, which is contained in a box i. The metal heads of the fuses d are caused by the rotation of the carrier to engage spring-blade contacts n secured to the base h by terminal blocks k, which are separated by arcpreventing partitions m. The carrier is operated from outside the box by a connexion r having a rocking lever s, the motion of which is limited by stops t. The carrier may be provided with locking- projections and springs q. Where a double break is not required, one end of the fuse may make contact with a metal plate movable with the carrier a and in rubbing contact with a stationary spring contact. In the switch shown in Fig. 6, a fuse wire is passed through an aperture in an insulating- carrier w<1> and is clamped at the ends between screws w and washers. The carriers w<1> are shouldered and screwed into a metal bar a<1> mounted at one end on a pivot i<1> and pivoted at the other end in the spindle u of an operating-knob u<1>. The spindle is slotted at u' and provided with bladesprings v for giving a quick " break." The screws w form the movable contacts and engage spring- blade contacts. In a further modification, the fuse-wire may be located in an external groove in the carrier.
Patent GB-190815145-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Filling the Tubes of Tyres with Resilient Material.
Inventor: PYBUS RICHARD HUBERT
Filed: 1908-07-17
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 15,145. Pybus, R. H., and Pybus, E. M. July 17. Drawings to Specification. Oily plastic compositions.-In a process for filling tyres with a resilient composition consisting of an oxidizable or vegetable oil and sulphur chloride, the ingredients are separately cooled and mixed in a cooled chamber so as to retard the solidification of the mixture and allow it to be conveniently forced into the tyres. It is stated that when linseed oil is used, 12 per cent by volume of sulphur chloride is a convenient proportion.
Patent GB-190815383-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Caps for Tubular Rivets.
Inventor: JOSCELYNE HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1908-07-20
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 15,383. Joscelyne, H. J. July 20. Rivets.-A cap for clinching tubular rivets used for reinforcing the seams of woven fabrics and rubber goods for military equipments &c. is provided with a pyramidal elevation c, which splits the shank of the rivet and guides the split ends under an inturned flange b.
Patent GB-190819391-A (GB)
Title: A Process and Apparatus for Turning Germinating Grain in Malting.
Inventor: SCHAU CARL
Filed: 1908-09-15
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 19,391. Schau, C. Sept. 15. Malting.-Grain on a malting-floor is turned, heated or cooled, and aerated by a hollow shovelshaped device A, which is pushed sideways through the grain &c. to be turned. The nozzle C is supplied with air at high pressure, which by drawing in a quantity of atmospheric air at the nozzle is increased in volume and diminished in velocity, and issuing from the slots D blows away the grain which has fallen upon. the shovel between two vertical quadrant-shaped. guide-plates E. A casing F covers the top and rear-side of the shovel and has a handle attached, the casing and handle being reversed for pushing the shovel in the opposite direction. The air may be moistened.
Patent GB-190819902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fertilizers.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 19,902. Lake, W. E., [American Bacteriaized Fertilizer Co.]. Sept. 22. Manures.-Bacteria which fix atmospheric nitrogen are added to a dry, non-hygroscopic artificial fertilizer such as a mixture of bone phosphate, slaked lime, potash salts &c. A meal composed of clover plants, peas, beans, cotton-seed or other suitable vegetable or animal matter is inoculated with a culture of the bacteria. The material is then dried without injuring the bacteria, which may be kept inactive for any length of time. It is added to the dry fertilizer. The water containing the bacteria may be sprayed on to the fertilizer in so small a quantity as not to render the material moist. The fertilizer is stored dry in bags. Specification No. 5574, A.D. 1897, is referred to.
Patent GB-190820607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigarette Making Appliances.
Inventor: BARDOU-JOB JUSTIN JEAN PIERRE
Filed: 1908-09-30
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 20,607. Job, J. J. P. Bardou-, Pams [nÚe Bardou-Job], J. E. F., and Saint Paul [nÚe Bardou-Job], C. D. de. Dec. 4, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Cigarette-making appliances.-In a pocket appliance for making cigarettes by band, in which previously-formed paper tubes are employed, the two parts of the mould a are hinged by means of eyes b and a spindle c, one end of which carries a' sleeve d and the other serves as a guide e for the piston f of the rammer g. A cross-piece i passes through notches in the mould and serves as a further guide for the rod f, a stop for the rammer g, a limiting-stop for the opening of the parts of the mould, and a finger grip. The tobacco having been placed in the mould, this is closed and the sleeve d pushed over it until arrested by the eyes b. The paper shell k is then placed over the mould and the rammer pressed forwards, carrying. with it the tobacco, the spindle c and consequently the sleeve d which forces the finished cigarette off the mould. Feet or projections may be attached to the parts of the mould to facilitate opening and closing.