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Patent GB-190607373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Motors.
Inventor: BERTHEAU HENRIK AUGUST
Filed: 1906-03-27
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 7373. Bertheau, H. A. March 30, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-The air and oil are drawn into the cylinder through the same valve a, but the oil is diverted by a baffle k into the vaporizer f, while the air follows the piston e. On the compression stroke, the air is forced around the baffle into the chamber f, but does not thoroughly mix with the vapour until the end of the stroke, when the mixture enters the igniter g through the port h. By this device, premature ignition is avoided.
Patent GB-190607920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Dynamo Electric Machines
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1906-04-02
Granted: 1907-07-02
Abstract: 7920. O. Johnson, J. Y., [Felten & Guilleaume Lahmeyerwerke Akt.-Ges.]. April 2. Dynamos, regulating; field magnets.-To obtain improved potential-speed characteristic curves in the case of constant - potential direct - current dynamos provided with auxiliary brushes, the current flowing between which weakens the excitation field with increase of speed, auxiliary field windings are employed for regulating the current flowing between the auxiliary brushes. The potential-speed curve I, Fig. 1, of a four-brush dynamo unprovided with auxiliary field windings is raised to the curve II by connecting across the auxiliary brushes b, Fig. 2, a field winding g which opposes the armature field in line with the main brushes a. The main field winding f and an auxiliary winding h are excited by a battery e. The winding g may be placed in series with the winding f and battery e across the brushes b. By connecting the winding h in opposition to the winding g, e.g. across the mains as in Fig. 3, the curve III, Fig. 1, may be obtained. The windings g, h are preferably so proportioned that at the speed x, Fig. 1, their fields neutralize each other.
Patent GB-190608166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guitars
Inventor: GELAS LUCIEN
Filed: 1906-04-04
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 8166. GÚlas, L. April 7, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Guitars. - The strings are arranged obliquely to the soundboard, and the sides are extended as shown to support the neck and also a second front or auxiliary soundboard inclined to the main soundboard, which is flat. Banjoes, guitars, mandolins, and like instruments; harps; violins and l i k e instruments. - The Specification i n t h e original form as published under the Act of 1901 describes the application of the invention to other instruments. In a violin, the neck is raised and inclined to any desired extent to the soundboard, but the sides are not extended. In the harp the strings retain their usual position, but the soundboard itself is inclined in the direction of its width. The inclination of the neck of the guitar may be varied within an angle of forty-five degrees. The invention is also applicable to mandolins, " mandolas," banjoes, lyres, violoncellos, and "trebles."
Patent GB-190611615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: GAFFNEY JAMES
Filed: 1906-05-18
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 11,615. Gaffney, J. May 18. Fastenings, stud-andeye. The ends of wires for securing pneumatic tyre covers are connected by forming one end with a head k, and the other with a keyhole slot partly covered by a rotatable disk l formed with a gap i and an aperture o. The disk is held in tho open or closed position by a spring-pressed pin on the back of the wire p.
Patent GB-190613531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bakers' Ovens.
Inventor: REES THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-03-11
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 13,531. Rees, T. W. March 11, 1907. Tiles for bakers' ovens. - The soles, crowns, sides, and ends of bakers' ovens are formed of cement or other fire-resisting material, preferably reinforced by insertions of iron, steel, or metal. The cement employed, which may be Purimachos cement, has approximately the same coefficient of expansion as the iron or metal insertion, and is mixed with asbestos, slag wool, or other binding material. Sand is afterwards added to the mixture, which is then placed in an open mould and heated until it is set, when the mould is closed and the temperature gradually increased. When the slab or tile is of plain form, it is reinforced by a reticulated plate B. In a ribbed tile, a similar plate, or tubes B<1>, or rods B<11>, may be used for strengthening the ribs. The soles of drawplate ovens are formed of a number of these tiles supported in an iron framing. By providing a suitable number of ribs, some or all of the metal reinforcements may be dispensed with. Specification 1479, A.D. 1871, is referred to by way of disclaimer.
Patent GB-190620893-A (GB)
Title: A Variable Speed Gearing for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: VANIMAN MELVIN
Filed: 1906-09-20
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 20,893. Vaniman, M. Dec. 21, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Variable - speed gearing. -Relates to variablespeed gearing for motor-vehicles in which worms of different pitches are employed. These worms d, e, f are of different diameters, but their threads are of the same inclination so as to be capable of meshing with the same worm-wheel j. They are mounted so as to slide together on a squared portion b of a shaft a which is universally jointed to the motor shaft at c. A frame g embracing the worms is provided with steps k, l, m on its underside which are supported in turn by a fixed roller o as the worms d, e, f are held in mesh with the driven wheel j. The frame g may be traversed by rack-and-worm and bevel gearing.
Patent GB-190623449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes of Detinning Tin-plate Scraps and other Tinned Waste Materials.
Inventor: GOLDSCHMIDT KARL
Filed: 1906-10-22
Granted: 1907-10-22
Abstract: 23,449. Goldschmidt, K., and Gold. schmidt, H., [trading as Goldschmidt, T.]. Oct. 24, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Tin chloride.-In a process for detinning tinned scrap by the use of chlorine, alone or with inert gases, applicable for use with the apparatus described in Specifications Nos. 12,868 and 12,869, A.D. 1905, the temperature in the apparatus is kept uniform, and is also reduced, by the energetic whirling and circulation of the gases. The tin chloride produced may be drawn off at the bottom of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190624730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Spinning, Twisting and Doubling Yarns or Threads of Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: OGDEN JONAS
Filed: 1906-11-05
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 24,730. Ogden, J., and Hill, J. Nov. 5. Rollers and roller heads.-The drawing-rollers of spinning-machines are so mounted that the length of tbread between the rollers and thread-guides may be altered without altering its inclination, and so that the inclination of the thread coming from the rollers may be altered to suit long or short fibres. The distance between the guide F and the nip of the rollers, compared with that between the guide and the point of contact of the yarn with the bobbin, is greater than usual, in order that the tension of the yarn, due to its weight and centrifugal force, may be greatest a the thread-guide. When the desired distance be tween the guide and the nip of the rollers has been determined, supporting-pieces are inserted under the roller beams. In order to enable the distance to be adjusted according to the nature of the yarn, without altering the inclination of the yarn, the bearing-piece k, which supports all the rollers, is mounted in a bracket s on a screw t actuated by worm gearing from a longitudinal shaft w running the whole length of the machine. The roller beam is secured in any position by bolts y, and the brackets s may be fixed at either end of the beam, whichever may be more convenient. In cases where the rollers have to be raised and lowered, the bearers k, m, Fig. 6, are carried upon screwed supports 10, 11 which take into worm nuts 12, 13, operated simultaneously through gearing from a shaft 14 running the whole length of the frame. In this case the screw t is stationary, while the nut 23 is rotated by a worm on the shaft w. According to the Provisional Specification, the fixed bearings which support the rollers may be increased in size to retain the parts in their respective positions.
Patent GB-190628202-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved System of Steel or Iron Sheet Piling
Inventor: RIDDEL JOHN
Filed: 1906-12-11
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 28,202. Riddel, J. Dec. 11. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Piles for enclosing the sides of trenches, for use in making sea-walls &c., are constructed (a) of guide-piles which consist of plates A, Fig. 1, separated by packing-pieces B, the piling - members fitting between the plates A, which may be bent down and riveted to them; or (b) of guide-piles formed of channel-irons G, H, Fig. 3, riveted back to back, the piling-members L, M and channel-irons having angle-irons riveted to them to prevent unlocking.
Patent GB-190628684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chairs (Furniture).
Inventor: CLEMETSON HARRY PEARCE
Filed: 1906-12-15
Granted: 1907-12-14
Abstract: 28,684. Clemetson, H. P. Dec. 15. Chairs.-In order that the head-rest of invalidchairs may not be effected by any strain on the back-rest, the top cross-bar is dispensed with, and the two side bars C are connected together by a bar c below the head-rest D, which consists of a strip of fabric or woven wire &c. stretched between the bars C. Arms A convertible into tables, and consisting of two boards a, B hinged together, are also provided.
Patent GB-190628712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Binding or Fastening Together the Claws or Pincers of Lobsters and like Crustacea.
Inventor: JENSEN THOMAS
Filed: 1906-12-15
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 28,712. Jensen, T. Dec. 15. Lobsters &c., binding.-The claws of lobsters &c. are clamped by a wire, or by two wires 1 twisted together at 2 and 3, Fig. 3, the ends of the wire or wires being secured in folds 5, 6 of a triangular piece of metal 4 or like holder by turning them over, as at 7. When the device, the dimensions and shape of which may be varied, has been secured in place by twisting as at 10, the holder 4 is cut off.
Patent GB-190700380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Wagons, and like Vehicles for the Conveyance of Grain and similar Materials.
Filed: 1907-01-07
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 380. Metropolitan Amalgamated Railway Carriage and Wagon Co., and Greg, J. R. Jan. 7. Door opening and closing apparatus.-The bottom discharge doors D, Fig. 6, of a railway car are operated by a toggle d<5> from a shaft d<6>, and the doors are secured by a sliding rod L formed with projections l<2> which engage with lugs d<8> on doors. The rod L can be locked by a sliding bolt M placed inside the main doors of the wagon.
Patent GB-190701116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disc and Sluice Valves
Inventor: ADAMS SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1907-01-16
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 1116. Adams, S. H. Jan. 16. Rotary disk valves; sliding valves; locking valves. -In a rotary-disk or a sluice valve, shown in Figs. 1 and 2, respectively, the handle f is pivoted to the lid or valve b, and the casing is provided with suitable catches e, su that when the valve is closed, it can be forced tightly against and locked to its seating by engaging the handle under the catches e, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190705874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamp-chimneys.
Inventor: WEBB HERBERT MARTIN
Filed: 1907-03-11
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 5874. Webb, H. M. March 13, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Chimneys.-Lamp chimneys are provided upon their base 2 with a pair of diametrically-disposed vertical grasps 3, 4, which are of looped form to provide air passages 5 and have their outer surfaces curved concentrically with the base. The object is to allow heated chimneys to be handled, and to prevent the soiling of chimneys by finger-marks.
Patent GB-190711893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Life Saving Apparatus.
Inventor: EDINGTON THOMAS
Filed: 1907-05-22
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 11,893. Edington, T. May 22. Grapnels.-In life-saving apparatus of the kind in which a projectile carrying a line is thrown from a gun, the head of the projectile is provided with pivoted arms e<1> which are adapted to open when the projectile strikes the ground and act as grapling- irons. The arms form part of a bell-crank levers which are pivoted to lugs e<2> on the outside of the hollow head of the projectile, the shorter arms e<3> of the levers extending through apertures in the head and engaging with ribs f on a plunger f<1> passing through the top of the head. A spring catch f3 I retains the plunger in its inward position.
Patent GB-190713466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mail Marking and other Printing Machines.
Inventor: BARLOW HENRY BERNOULLI
Filed: 1907-06-11
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 13,466. Barlow, H. B., [International Postal Supply Co.]. June 11. Rotary machines; feeding sheets; tripping and like arrangements; delivery apparatus; driving machines by electromotors.-A printing or postmarking machine has the lower hearings of the spindles of the operating parts running in an oil bath in the lower part 60 of a casing 58, which is clamped to the lower side of the table 20 by a bolt 61. An electric motor 62 for driving the whole machine is mounted on a vertically adjustable bracket 63 clamped to the pillars 21. The letters &c. are taken from a receiver 25 and fed in a vertical pile with edges against the fence 36 by hand to rubber-covered rollers 19, 26 which feed forward the first letter, a bent pad 27 of rubber or other suitable frictional substance holding the others back. The pad 27, which may be made reversible when one end is worn, is mounted on a support 35 attached to a pillar 37 on a pivoted arm beneath the table, and is pressed forward by a spring 40. The letters or papers then pass feed-rolls 28, 29 which are recessed as shown in Fig. 1 to allow the trip finger 2 to contact with the front edge of the letters. The printing-roller 30 is mounted frictionally on its continuously revolving shaft, and is held normally by a catch in an inoperative position, but is released for one revolution when the finger 2 is pushed aside by a letter, and revolves so as to make an impression at a suitable point on the letter &c., which is pressed against it-by a yieldablymounted spring-pressed roller 31. The letters then pass a delivery roller 32, the coacting'idler roller 33 of which is mounted on a pivoted guide-plate 54<a> so controlled by a spring below the table that it is either held in the position shown in Fig. 2 or in a turned-back position, so that the die on the roller 30 may be easily reached for changing. A rotating stacker 34 piles the letters &c. against an adjustable fence 74 and a sliding back-plate 49 on the delivery tray 24. The parts 34, 32, 30, 28, 26, 19 are all driven through suitable gearing from a motor as shown, or by hand through the shaft of the wheel 26 if desired, and the rollers 31, 29 are provided with universally-jointed shafts so as to be driven in like manner.
Patent GB-190723507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Staging, or Devices, for use by Painters, or others more especially intended for use in Cleaning, Painting, or Repairing, the Hulls of Ships.
Inventor: BETHUNE CHARLES PICKALES
Filed: 1907-10-24
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 23,507. Bethune, C. P. Oct. 24. Scaffolding and staging.-Relates to staging used in cleaning, painting, and repairing ships' hulls. Planks 15, 16 are supported on bars 3, 9, which are hinged to the sides of ladders hooked over the ship's gunwale, and bear against the hull. The bars are held at their free ends by struts and ties 6, 10, with adjustable pin-and-slot connexions, or by wires 6,10. The ladders are connected together by transverse wires 13, 14. In a modification, the ladders are suspended vertically, and both platforms are outside the ladders. In another modification, the outer ends of the bars 9 are supported by struts connected to the bottom of the ladder.
Patent GB-190725550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: CLOSE CAMILLE
Filed: 1907-11-18
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 25,550. Close, C. Nov. 18. Repairing; heels; soles; insoles; waterproofing. - To facilitate soling and heeling, boots and shoes are made by first lasting an upper over a light insole, temporarily securing it thereto, and cutting out the central portion of the insole so as to leave an outer strip attached to the upper. Holes are then punched in this strip, and a metal sole shaped rim 4, Fig. 3. strengthened by cross-pieces 6, is arranged inside the shoe so that perforations 5 coincide with the perforations in the margin of the upper. Rivets are passed through the perforations, and the work is then lasted again with the points of the rivets projecting upwards. A perforated metal plate 7 in the form of a welt is then nailed to a filling 16 and a sole 13. Thus assembled, the three parts are secured to the upper by introducing the extremities of the upstanding rivets through perforations in the plate 7 and the sole 13, and riveting the whole together. A half-sole 19 and heel 26 are finally attached by means of screws which pass through holes in the welt 7 and the sole 13. To receive these screws, the sole and heel are fitted with truncated cones or square truncated pyramids riveted to a washer 22 having a serrated edge 23 bent over to enter the leather. A piece of leather may be interposed between the welt 7 and the upper ; the rim 4 may be dispensed with to render the shoe less stiff. Entrance of water is prevented by interposing a thin piece of india-rubber between the upper and the welt 7.
Patent GB-190800489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Collapsible Boats.
Inventor: WYKEHAM-MARTIN ROBERT FIENNES
Filed: 1908-01-08
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 489. Martin, R. F. Wykeham-. Jan. 8. Collapsible boats.-The keel A is constructed of a single bar having pieces A', A<2> hinged to it at its ends to form the stem and stern post. To the opposite sides of the keel A are hinged floor pieces B in such a way that, when the keel is raised from within the boat, the floor pieces B tend to drop and fold back-to-back beneath the keel. Side pieces D are hinged at their lower edges to the pieces B, and at their aft ends to triangular pieces E, which connect to the stern-post A<2> by similar triangular portions. The bow portion of the boat is formed of hinged side pieces c, which in the open position engage the edges of the parts D. This construction enables the boat to be collapsed so as to lie flat, resembling the letter W in cross-section. Strips of canvas F are fitted at the meeting edges of the parts C, D to keep out the water, and thwarts G secured to side battens D<3> maintain the boat in its open position. Modified forms are described, in all of which the keel is raised from within the boat in order to collapse it.
Patent GB-190801174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cutting Fabrics and the like.
Inventor: CHAPMAN ARTHUR JOHN
Filed: 1908-01-17
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 1174. Chapman, A. J. Jan. 17. Cutting-machines for fabrics &c.-A table a, provided with a slot c, carries central brackets d supporting pivoted arms e, which carry a clamping-bar h loosely mounted thereon. The bar h is provided with a slot i adapted to register with the slot c when the bar h is lowered by a handle g to clamp the material to be cut. The cutting is effected by a hand-knife coacting with the slots i, c. The table a may be marked with squares k, Fig. 3, to facilitate cutting to the required dimensions.
Patent GB-190801234-A (GB)
Title: A Carrier or Rest for Cyclist Touring Maps.
Inventor: LAVENDER ARCHIBALD JOHN
Filed: 1908-01-18
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 1234. Lavender, A. J. Jan. 18. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Map or guide carriers.- In the kind of map or guide carrier for cycles wherein a rest for the map is mounted upon the lamp bracket, the map rest or carrier a is fixed to the bracket by a vertical socket e and a thumb-screw in a similar manner to that usually adopted for securing a lamp. The rest consists of a metal sheet turned up at the edges to form a shallow tray for the reception of the map or book, a clip c and a skeleton lid b with transverse wires d being provided to keep the guide in place. The lamp bracket may be made of greater length so that both the lamp and the map-carrier may be mounted thereon.
Patent GB-190802802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: MASSEY JAMES FRANK
Filed: 1908-02-07
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 2802. Massey, J. F. Feb. 7. Fixed-abutment type.-Relates to means for actuating outwardly-sliding vanes. A piston drum formed of two portions 59,60, Fig. 2, bolted together carries vanes 64, Fig. 3, which are pushed out or withdrawn into the drum by fluid pressure acting on pistons 66, 67, Fig. 4. Bars 65 connect the vanes with the piston-rods, and spring cushions or buffers 71 are provided. Fig. 4, which is an end view of the half 59 of the piston drum, shows the passages 74,75 which conduct motive fluid from the working chamber to the cylinders 68, 69. Similar passages 77, 78 (shown dotted in Fig. 3) are formed in the other half 60, and come into use when the engine is reversed. The steam admitted through a duct 29 to the space between the fixed abutment 51 and the vane 64 passes through the duct 74 to an inner cylinder 69, and forces the vane out against the casing. At the same time, steam led through the duct 75 to an outer cylinder 68 causes the following vane to be withdrawn in readiness for passing the abutment. Two abutments and suitable valves are provided to make the engine reversible. Links 49, 50 join the abutments to sectors 41, 42 attached to spindles 45, 46. External linkwork is arranged to rock the spindles simultaneously, and so put one abutment out of action when the other comes into action. The abutments are mounted on swinging links 55, 56, and pressureequalizing vents 53, 54 are provided. Cored-out passages 29, 30 lead from the steam-chest 7, and passages 37, 38 lead to the exhaust pipes. The controlling plug valves 33<a>, 34<a> are simultaneously rocked by external levers when the engine is reversed. A cut-off valve 13 in the steam-chest is continuously rotated by a chain drive 21 from the engine shaft. Packing-rings are fitted on the piston drum and cut-off valve. The working chamber and steam-chest are formed in one piece, and are covered by an end plate 10. The cylinders 68, 69 in the piston drum may be formed by coring- out the two halves. Power may be taken from the fly-wheels 25, 26.
Patent GB-190807831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-skidding Tyres.
Inventor: KEMPSHALL ELEAZER
Filed: 1908-04-08
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 7831. Kempshall, E. April 8. Tyres, pneumatic.-Pneumatic tyres are made with a central raised ridge b provided with recesses d forming a flat tread, and transverse ribs e extending round the barrel portion g of the tyre and tapering towards their inner ends f. These ribs may be bevelled at their outer ends as shown at i or rounded, as shown at k.
Patent GB-190808547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Field Magnets for Magneto Electric Generators
Inventor: RUTHARDT HERMANN
Filed: 1908-04-16
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 8547. Ruthardt, H. April 16, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Gas and like engines, igniting in. A spark for ignition purposes is produced by short-circuiting part of the magneto armature and then breaking the circuit and thus generating a high electromotive force in the armature. The contactbreaker i first closes the circuit, causing current to flow through part of the armature winding a, and then interrupts this current, thereby inducing an electromotive force sufficient to cause a spark at the plugs d, e, which is supported by the rotation of the armature in the field and the discharge of the condenser h. The field magnets of the magneto are formed from disks cut internally in circular form with a circular air gap.