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Patent GB-190609114-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Safety Locking Contrivance for Railway Signals.
Inventor: BUTT THOMAS
Filed: 1906-04-17
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 9114. Butt, T. April 17. Controlling and locking signals; interlocking - apparatus.-An apparatus carried on a signal post, which is provided with two arms for a main and branch line respectively, allows only one arm to be lowered to 'safety' a t a time, and is further connected with the switch points so that only the arm relating to the road set is capable of being lowered. The signal-operating rods a<2>, b<2>, Fig. 1, pass through this locking - apparatus d, and are actuated by levers a<1>, b<1> or from the cabin, while a rod c<2> leads from the points to the apparatus d. A T-lever e, Fig. 2, moves on a pivot e<1> in the apparatus d, and rigidly attached to it, and moving on the same pivot, is the lever f. If the signal rod b<2> is raised to lower its signal, the levers e, f are moved over into the position shown. One nose of the T- lever e moves out of the notch b<4>, and the other nose moves into the notch a', thus preventing the signal rod a<2> from being operated until the rod b<2> is returned. At the same time, the nose f<1> of the lever f enters the notch c<3>, and this is only possible if the notch c<3> is in the position shown, i.e. if the position of the points connexion c', and consequently of the points themselves, corresponds with the operation of the signal rod b<2>. If the signal rod a<2> is to be operated, the points must of course be reversed, so that the nose f of the leverf is opposite another notch in the rod c<2>.
Patent GB-190609915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Operating the Switches, Frogs and Signals of Electric Tramways.
Inventor: ATKINSON LEONARD
Filed: 1906-04-27
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 9915. Atkinson, L. April 27. Electric tramways on the overheadconductor system. Relates to means for operating permanent-way and conductor points from the car platform. Permanent way.-The foot-operated car gear, Fig. 3, consists of a drag 2 telescopically mounted in an arm 7 pivoted to a fixed bracket 4. When the pedal 31 and slotted plate 25 are turned, the compression spring 14 jerks the link-work into the position shown in dotted lines, and lowers the drag 2 into engagement with a cam 33, which is sunk in the centre of the track and is connected, as shown in plan in Fig. 4, by a rod 38. to the point-operating gear in an adjacent box. The track approach to the cam is tapered, and the impact of engagement is taken up by a spring. 12, Fig. 3. The rod 38 is pivoted to a pawl arm 41, shown in Fig. 7, which is a sectional view on the line B-B, Fig. 4. The arm rides loosely on the shaft 42 of the drum 48, which carries a ratchet 44 and has four teeth 48<a>. The passage of the car moves the rod 38 backwards and by means of the pawl 43 rotates the drum 48 through a quarter-turn. The restoring-spring 39, Fig. 4, then pulls the rod forwards, causing the spring-pressed detent 47, Fig. 7, to rise and engage one of the teeth 48<a>, leaving the drum set ready for the next operation. A zigzag cam 49 on the drum engages the roller 50 of a pin on a frame 57, 58, which, as the drum rotates, is reciprocated transversely with regard to the track. The frame moves, by means of springs 60, 61 and a collar 59, a rod 56, one end of which is attached to the point tongue 62. Conductors.-The other end of the rod 56 is attached to a lever 68, which is pivoted in the box and is attached to a cord 70. The cord passes around pulleys and up the post to the frog, shown in plan in Fig. 11 and in Fig. 14 in section along the line E-E, Fig. 11. The ends of the cord are attached to the flanges 77, 78 of a sliding frame 76, the bottom of which is perforated to receive the upstanding boss 80 of the frog tongue 79. The movement of the frame 76 is transmitted to the tongue by springs 82.
Patent GB-190612197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Marine, Field, and Opera Glasses & the like
Inventor: VINCENT ALFRED LEES
Filed: 1906-05-25
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 12,197. Vincent, A. L. May 25. Opera and field glasses.-The focusing movements are rendered dust-proof and weather-tight by enclosing the upper end of the focusing-screw and the cross-bar e in a casing a. The eyepiece tubes d are guided by cloth collars d<2> and are enclosed by fixed caps b, which carry lenses or plain glasses b<1>,
Patent GB-190619328-A (GB)
Title: Two Stroke Explosion Engines
Inventor: KIKUT EDMUND
Filed: 1906-08-29
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 19,328. Kikut, E. Aug. 29, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas and like engines.-The hot products of combustion in two-stroke-cycle engines are expelled by cooled products of combustion. When the piston uncovers the port d, gases pass the valve e into the cooling-chamber f, and return to the cylinder through the valve g when the piston uncovers the port h. The new charge then enters through the valve c and expels the cooled products through the port h.
Patent GB-190624657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Safety Locks.
Inventor: STROEHMFELD GUSTAV
Filed: 1906-11-03
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 24,657. Str÷hmfeld, G., and Waas, L. Nov. 3. Locks, key.-A safety leck comprises a spring- pressed bolt 1 having staple-engaging hooks 2 and sliding over guides 3. A lever 5, pivoted to the bolt at 6, is controlled by springs 7 and has a gating 10 between larger and smaller projections 8, 9. In operation, the key. 11 is turned to the, right until it springs into the recess 10, and is then turned to the left to retract the bolt.
Patent GB-190625758-A (GB)
Title: Improved Locking Device for Stop Cocks.
Inventor: HAUTE DESIREE VAN DEN
Filed: 1906-11-14
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 25,758. Haute, D. van den. Nov. 14. Locking plug cocks.-A plug cock for a gas burner is locked in the closed position by the handle 4 entering a slot 9 in a spring- pressed sliding ring 5 which is kept from turning by wings 7. If the cock is at a height, it can be opened by means of a pole with a slot in the end deeper than the handle 4.
Patent GB-190628093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatically Playing Musical String Instruments
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-12-10
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 28,093. Boult, A. J., [Mills, H. S.]. Dec. 10. Reversing-gearing.-The direction of rotation of a shaft 114 in an automatic musical instrument is reversible by the operation of an electro-magnet 132. The shaft, carrying a bevel-wheel 131, rotates within a fixed sleeve 120, on which is loosely mounted a hub 122 carrying a bevel-wheel 124. A ratchet-wheel, loosely mounted on the sleeve, is connected to the hub 122 by a spring 129, in such a way that the bevel-wheel is normally locked against the edge of a slot in the ratchetwheel, and so drives the shaft in the same direction as the driving-wheel 131. As soon as the electromagnet is energized, the ratchet-wheel is arrested, and the bevel-wheel is disengaged and drives the shaft in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-190702396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-closing Umbrellas and Parasols.
Inventor: GELL WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1907-01-31
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 2396. Gell, W. J., and Boham, J. F. Jan. 31. Automatic closing holding open.-Relates to means for releasing the runner of a self-closing umbrella or parasol. The catch part f<1> of a bowshaped spring catch f, having projections f<2>, f3 arranged as shown, is released by the bent end e<1> of a trough-shaped slide e operated by a flanged ferrule a, to which it is connected by a rod c and a cross-pin d. The slide has slots e<2>, e<3> and is preferably made of sheet metal by a stamping or piercing oparation.
Patent GB-190702764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Folding Boxes
Inventor: GARMAN LEONARD IGNATIUS PAUL
Filed: 1907-02-04
Granted: 1908-02-04
Abstract: 2764. Garman, L. I. P. Feb. 4. Folding boxes; cardboard and like boxes.-A folding box of leather-board, carton, cardboard, &c. for millinery &c. has the sides A ... D, Fig. 1, surmounted by hinged flaps a ... d, the sides C, D having subsidiary portions or extensions C', D', diagonally hinged at c<1>, d<1>. The box is set up by turning over the flaps a, b, upon the parts C<1>, D<1>, the flaps a, b becoming locked between the springy ends of the flaps c, d and the sides A, B. The flaps c, d are preferably secured at the middle by rivets x &c. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that the flaps c, d may be replaced by fixed blocks or raised surfaces on the ends of the sides, which blocks or surfaces serve, as above, to lock the flaps a, b in position. The flaps may extend the whole length of the sides, or may be represented by small portions at the ends. The box lids may be constructed in a similar manner.
Patent GB-190705623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Gauge Glass Protectors for Steam Boilers and the like
Inventor: EDWARDS WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-03-08
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 5623. Edwards, W., and Hughes, D. W. March 8. Water levels, indicating.-Relates to a gauge-glass protector for steam boilers and the like and to means for securing such protectors in place. The lower plate 2 has a lug or feather B<3>, Figs. 1, 3, and 7. projecting out of the segmental flange B<2> on the lower face of the plate. This lug fits into one of the notches c on the gland-nut a, Fig. 1. The ends of the loose reflector D are fitted into segmental grooves R. The reflector D is adjustable in the slots or grooves, and is secured in position by a thumb-screw N<2> passing through the slot S into the hole N in the bent-over portion E' of the reflector.
Patent GB-190708993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to "Elastic-wheels".
Inventor: MARIE HENRI FRANCOIS
Filed: 1907-04-18
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 8993. Marie, H. F. April 18. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Spring wheels.-Levers 3, Fig. 1, pivoted at 2 between rim plates 1, engage at their outer ends circumferential helical springs, and carry at their inner ends rollers 4 engaging grooves 5 in troughs formed on the peripbery of a hub disk 6. Two series of levers are arranged in an opposite sense side by side, and their outer ends are forked to embrace rods 9 fitted with springs adjusted by nuts on each side of the lever.
Patent GB-190710547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hoods or Weather Guards for Motor Cars.
Inventor: NORTON DOWNES ELLAND
Filed: 1907-05-06
Granted: 1908-05-06
Abstract: 10,547. Norton, D. E. May 6. Hoods and weather screens.-A hood for motorcars consists of an undivided piece 10, Fig. 1, of waterproof fabric to form a cap-like cover for the car body, and is supported by rods 3, 4, 5, 6, Fig. 2, the front ends of which are secured to a semicircular frame 7 while their rear ends are supported in brackets 9. The fabric may be attached to the car body by eyelet holes 11 engaging studs 12 on the car, and may in like manner be fixed to the upper transverse portion of the frame 7. On each of the front vertical edges of the fabric 10 is secured a segmental metal strip 13, the inner surface of which conforms to the outer surface of the frame 7, Fig. 3. The strip 13 is pivoted at its upper eud at 14 to the frame 7 or any fixed part, and its lower end is fixed in position by a hook 15, Fig. 3, and catch 16. On the side rods 3, 6 a spring clip 17 is fixed so as to retain the strip 13 in an horizontal position, thus leaving a free triangular space above the door 2. Fig. 2 shows the fabric when completely rolled up and retained by straps 18. The hood may be partly folded so as to leave either the front or back portion of the car open. Fig. 4 shows a method of securing the rods 3, 4, 5, 6 to the frame 7, in which a tapered end 21 is held in the socket 20 by the screw 22.
Patent GB-190712442-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for use in connection with the Dressing of Roads and such like Surfaces with Tar or other suitable Substance or Substances.
Inventor: CANDY FRANK
Filed: 1907-05-29
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 12,442. Candy, F. May 29. Liquids, distributing. -In apparatus for dressing roads with tar, such as are d e - scribed in Specification No. 10,523, A.D. 1906, barrels 6 containing the tar are placed on a platform 5 on the vehicle between a fixed central rail 7 and removable side rails 8. The tar passes from taps 11 through strainers, 12 to a receptacle 10. To close the taps when the receptacle 10 is full, floats 13 are connected to the removable keys of the taps 11 by cords 14 passing over pulleys 15 and kept in tension by weights 16. The tar is raised by a chain pump 18 driven through chain and bevel gearing from the wheels 3, to a tank 17 with overflow pipe 25 and pipes 27 leading to the tar-discharge 26. A cylindrical distributing-brush 28 is loosely mounted on a square shaft 29 with cylindrical ends which work in a frame supported by the axles of the wheels 3. The frame consists of levers 30, 31 carrying adjustable balancing-weights 33, and a cross-bar 32. The brush is rotated from the wheels 3 by means of the chain 34, chain-wheel 35 working on a pin carried by the lever 31, pinion 37 carried by the wheel 35, and pinion 38 on the brush shaft 29. The brush is reciprocated endways by the engagement of a finger 39 at the end of the lever 31 with a cam-groove 40 on the end of the body of the brush. Removable inclined guides may be slidably hinged to a rod on each side of the vehicle to be used in raising the barrels by means of a travelling pulley-block on a stay 23. The tar may be heated by steam coils in the receptacle 10.
Patent GB-190716365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Brake, Lighting and Signalling System.
Inventor: MAYO WILLIAM CORNELIUS
Filed: 1907-07-16
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 16,365. Mayo, W. C., and Houlehan, J. July 16. Forced ventilation. - An electricallydriven fan 174 for ventilating the carriages of a railway train is included in the secondary circuit of a transformer 172, Fig. 12, which is connected with alternating- current leads 129, 135 extending throughout the train and operating the brake valves.
Patent GB-190804622-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Fermented Beverages
Inventor: KUHN ETIENNE WILLIAMS
IPC: C12C11/00
Filed: 1908-02-29
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 4622. Kuhn, E. W. Feb. 29. Brewing; wine; cider; beverages, fermenting.- Beer, wine, cider. &c. are fermented under a pressure of 20 to 30 atmospheres in closed vessels completely filled with the fermenting liquid, and the liquid is at the same time submitted to the action of an electric current. An enamelled steel cylinder A is completely filled with liquid to be fermented so as to leave no space for gas. Pressure is o' tained by means of a pump B, which feeds liquid of the same nature. The pump B, pump valve d, a safety-valve e, and the connecting-pipes are formed of silver or glass. An electric current is passed between silver-covered disks h, k, the lower one being perforated to allow passage of the deposited yeast. When the fermentation is finished, the deposited yeast is run off through a cock b. The fermented liquid is cooled to coagulate the albuminoids by passing a cold liquid through the jacket c, and is then passed through sterilized asbestos filters, and racked under pressure.
Patent GB-190805822-A (GB)
Title: Method of Making Welts of any Suitable Lenght for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: MENSING HERMANN
Filed: 1908-03-16
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 5822. Mensing, H. March 16. Welt8 and welting.-A welt strip of considerable length is made by cutting a piece of leather in a continuous way round its edge. The leather is first steamed, then freed from unevenness, and, after the removal of any sharp corners, the welt strip is cut from it. This strip is afterwards straightened, and is then ready for use. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 3334, A.D. 1865, [Abridgment Class Leather], No. 3133, A.D. 1876, [Abridgment Class Cutting &c.], No. 6105, A.D. 1900 ; and No. 6519, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Leather].]
Patent GB-190808070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use with Bacteria Beds and the like.
Inventor: DOULTON HENRY LEWIS
Filed: 1908-04-11
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 8070. Doulton, H. L., and Eastwick, J. April 11. Siphons.-Relates to means for timing the discharge from bacteria beds &c. Water flows from the bacteria bed A into the timing chamber B through a pipe E formed with a constricted outlet into which a projection L on the guided float K enters so as to obstruct the flow to any desired extent and thus regulate the time of the discharge of the bacteria bed. The bacteria bed A is discharged by the siphon C, and the chamber B is discharged by the siphon D as soon as the water has risen sufficiently high in the chamber to force the trap of the siphon. The siphon C may be connected in any way to the siphon D to ensure that both siphons shall act simultaneously. In Fig. 1 a pipe N is shown connected to the dome R of the siphon C and reaching to the bottom of the chamber B at P, so that, when the chamber B is discharged, the reduced pressure in the pipe N starts the siphon C.
Patent GB-190811213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pulling Over Machines.
Inventor: ROEDERS FERDINAND
Filed: 1908-05-23
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 11,213. R÷ders, F. May 23. [Patent of Addition to No. 12,261, A.D. 1907.] Lasting.-The pulling-over machine described in Specification No. 12,261, A D. 1907, is provided with two similar last-carrying frames 2, 3, which are movable together on the vertical axis 6, and independently on the horizontal axis 7, so that, while one operative is pulling over the upper of a boot, say, on the frame 2, a second operative can be fastening-down a stretched upper on the frame 3. In the construction shown, the journal 5 of the frame 2 is hollowed out to receive the journal 8 of the frame 3. To facilitate movement of the pillar 6 carrying the frames, it is provided with a counterbalancing-spring 10.
Patent GB-190811799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Typograph or other Composing and Casting Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: B41B7/18
Filed: 1908-05-30
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 11,799. Boult, A. J., [Typograph Ges.]. May 30. Type-bar making machines.-Matrix-setting and line-casting machines in which matrix-bars are guided upon wires, as in the typograph system, are arranged for producing mixed type of varying founts by increasing the number of the matrix-bars. The frame of the matrix basket a consists of a back part m, lateral parts n, and a front part o provided with a keyboard l. Each key is connected by a wire b to a device d serving to lock and release the matrix-bars carried by a wire h. Branches b<1> of the wires b operate locking-devices d<1> provided in connexion with the matrix-bars carried by wires a'. These wires are provided in addition to the usual wires h, with which they alternate, as shown, and support the matrix-bars for a set of distinctive type, for.instance italics. The locking-devices d, d' are carried by frames c, c<1> which may be brought near to or moved further from one another by means of a hand-lever operating bars k. When the frames are near together, as shown in Fig. 2, the head e' of the wire b<1> operates the locking- device d' at each key depression, but when the frames are further apart the head e of the wire b operates the locking-device d to release the matrix-bars, the head e<1> being out of engagement with the locking-device d<1>. In order to avoid increase of size of the basket due to the doubling of the guide-wires, the rear half m is stepped as shown in Fig. 4. The matrix-bars upon the wires h' may be for ordinary instead of distinctive type, and each may be provided with several matrices.
Patent GB-190812520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trouser Presses.
Inventor: WALL WORTHWORKS
Filed: 1908-06-11
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 12,520. Wall, W. June 11. Trouser presses.-In trouser presses, the clamping-screw S is provided at one end with a head S' and a squared portion S<2> retained in an oblong aperture or slide C by a pin or nut &c. S<3>. The cross-bars are turned outwards at the ends E, and the slot C<1> in the upper cross-bar or plate B<1> is open, so that, on releasing the nut F, the screw S may be swung sideways and the top boards A<1> removed. In place of the pin or nut S<3>, plates P may be attached to the lower bars or plates B by screws &c. P<1>, to support the heads S<1> of the screws S from the underside. The ends of the plates P are turned up, as at P<2>, to grip the sides of the cross-piece E, the pieces P being sprung into or out of position.
Patent GB-190814170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Hydraulic Lifting Apparatus.
Inventor: PARKER THOMAS
Filed: 1908-07-03
Granted: 1909-07-05
Abstract: 14,170. Parker, T. July 3. Gas retorts.-Relates to hydraulic lifting-apparatus, for opening and closing the doors of retorts in which a stem or standard a bears a piston c on which is mounted a cylinder f connected by arms k to the door of the retort. A plate b is provided in the standard a, thus dividing it into compartments d, e, which are respectively connected with the upper and lower sides of the piston c. By admitting pressure at one side only of the division, the cylinder is caused to ascend or descend, thus closing or opening the doors as required.
Patent GB-190818608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detachable Rims for Vehicle Wheels
Inventor: JONES HEZEKIAH
Filed: 1908-09-04
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 18,608. Jones, H., and Evans, W. E. Sept. 4. Felloes or rims.-A detachable rim is divided circumferentially and transversely to facilitate mounting on the fixed rim member and the manipulation of the tyre on its rim. The parts 1 are secured laterally by means of a ring 1 having inclined slots in which engage pins 6 on the underside of the rim portions. The rim is mounted by being expanded over the fixed rim member 9.
Patent GB-190818784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Canisters, Boxes, and the like.
Inventor: HARTT SARAH ANNIE
Filed: 1908-09-08
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 18,784. Hartt, S. A., and Hartt, A. Sept. 8. Cellular boxes.-A box or canister has a lid consisting of a smaller box, which fits into the mouth of the larger receptacle and is held in place by one or more beads A bearing against its sides. A bead B prevents the small box from being inserted too far, and gaps C in the rim of the large receptacle permit easy removal of the small box. The bottom of the large receptacle may be fitted with a similar small box. The receptacles may have any sectional shape, and may be made of metal, wood, woodpulp, cardboard, papier mÔchÚ, celluloid, vulcanite, &c. In a modification, the small box screws into the larger receptacle. The receptacle may contain toilet &c. requisites, surgical and medical appliances, or materials for cleaning and polishing boots and shoes, harness, furniture, floors, metal articles, bicycles, motor-cars, road vehicles, &c.
Patent GB-190819897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Wheels.
Inventor: SPYKER JACOBUS
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 19,897. Spyker, J. June 13, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. [Patent of Addition to No. 19,832, A.D. 1908.] Spring wheels.-In the wheel described in Specification No. 19,832, A.D. 1908, in which a disklike hub extension engages a groove in the felloe which is supported upon two pneumatic cushions placed at the sides of the disk and extending to the hub, a rigid floating metallic ring 21 is fitted at the lower portion of the outside of each cushion so as constrict the latter.
Patent GB-190819960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Crystals.
Inventor: KNOWLES ROBERT
Filed: 1908-09-23
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 19,960. Knowles, R., and Malone, P. Sept. 23. No Patent granted (Sealingfeenot paid). Evaporators. - An apparatus for obtaining crystals, such as ammonium nitrate, comprises a series of non-corrodible steam-jacketed tubes E alternating with non-corrodible vessels B into which they discharge the heated liquor for evaporation. The steam passes through the system by way of pipes F in the opposite direction to that adopted by the liquid. Live steam is used for heating part of the system, and the steam generated by evaporation for heating the remainder of the plant.