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Patent GB-190608041-A (GB)
Title: Improved Combined Piano and Organ.
Inventor: MUNDEY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1906-04-03
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 8041. Mundey, W. H. April 3. O r g a n s; pianofortes. - A pianoforte is combined with a pipe organ, which is situated in a casing at the back of the piano case. The piano keys K, besides moving the hammers, open passages in a box G, Fig 5, connected to pneumatics in the soundboard. A valve J, when lifted by the corresponding key, opens a passage g leading to the primary pneumatic of the note corresponding to the key K, and a second passage g' leading to that of the octave. The primary pneumatic operates a double valve which connects pneumatics n, Figs.3, through passages N to the atmosphere, thus lifting the pallets n<1> from the pipes corresponding to the note. The passage g', H<1>, g<3>, Fig. 5, is normally closed by the diaphragm M, pressed down by compressed air in the pipe l, but, when the coupler is in operation, the supply of air is cut off from this pipe and consequently both the note and its octave are sounded. The soundboard contains two wind-chests corresponding to two stops. When a stop is operated, a tube f<3>, Fig. 3, is opened, connecting a primary pneumatic f<3> to the atmosphere, thus operating the double valve f<1>, which opens the passage f to the atmosphere ; the pneumatic push F thereupon collapses, connecting the chest C to the trunk C. The piano may be silenced by raising the hammer restrail by means of a knee piece, pedal, or handle, so as to hold the hammers close to the strings.
Patent GB-190609308-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Urethral Syringe.
Inventor: HOSEASON JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1906-04-20
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 9308. Hoseason, J. H. April 20. Syringes, surgical &c. A urethral syringe comprises a collapsible ball a, attached at one side to a tube b provided with a non-return valve c, and attached at the opposite side to a soft-rubber tube d, provided with one or more oblique perforations e near its closed end, and with or without a non- return valve f at the other end.
Patent GB-190617399-A (GB)
Title: A Process or Method of and Improvements in Machines for Making Nut Blanks
Inventor: LAMB GEORGE BURTON
Filed: 1906-08-02
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 17,399. Lamb, G. B. Aug. 2. Ratchet gearing.-A pawl 110, described for operating the feed-rollers of a nut-making machine, may be put out of action by an arm 115 on a rod 113 provided with a handle. This arm carries a roller, which bears against a plate 117 on the pawl and lifts the latter out of action when the handle is turned.
Patent GB-190618570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Producing Sound Signals in Water.
Filed: 1906-08-18
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 18,570. Lake, H. H., [Submarine Signal Co.]. Aug. 18. Signals, marine.-In sound-producing apparatus for submarine signalling, the resonant body comprises a closed case, within which the vibrationexciting mechanism is placed. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the case B, having a thickened ring E, encloses the hammer F, which is pivotally connected by a link G to a rod 0<1> having a collar O<2> normally resting upon the armature C of the magnet C. When the armature. is attracted, the hammer F is thrown into the position shown, its momentum allowing it to strike the ring E before the spring S returns the rod 0<1> to its normal position. The resonating-portion B is connected to the main casing by a hollow neck B' of restricted diameter. The line-wires J are connected to the wires W in the junction box M, which is then filled with a waterproof insulating-compound. Fig. 2 shows a gas buoy, in which the passage of the gas to the lamp- N actuates suitable mechanism to reciprocate the rod G<1>, connected by a pin and slot o<5> to the hammer lever H, pivoted at h. When the rod G<1> moves the lever H slightly beyond its centre position, the spring C<1> completes the stroke, the momentum of the hammer F causing it to overcome the leaf springs S<1>, S<2>, which prevents it remaining in contact with the rim E. Fig. 4 shows a form of sound-producing apparatus in which the alternate energization of the magnets C<2>, C<3> causes the case B to vibrate.
Patent GB-190618707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Separators for Liquids.
Inventor: LAVAL CARL GUSTAF PATRIK DE
Filed: 1906-08-21
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 18,707. Laval, C. G. P. de, and Fagerstrom, E. E. F. Aug. 21. Cream-separators.- Relates to means for controlling the proportion between the quantities of the liquids separated in centrifugal cream-separators. The neck of the cover k of the drum is provided with a flange or loose ring e fitting against the neck of the top plate. Another flange or ring f is provided between the neck of the top plate and the feed-tube a. In the flanges e, f are formed openings m, n. Rings g, h provided with openings are placed close to the flanges e, f, so that by turning the rings g, h the size of the openings m, n may be controlled.
Patent GB-190620811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Kerosene Lamps for Bicycle and like Lamps.
Inventor: HANSEN ALBERT FREDERIK
Filed: 1906-09-19
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 20,811. Hansen, A. F. Sept. 19, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Velocipede lamps. -The kerosene reservoir a is shaped like a candle, and is supported in the lamp tube by springs l, m. The wicktube g, e is formed with an enlargement d, and the cotton wick is provided with an asbestos tip k.
Patent GB-190625182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Wardrobes for Hanging and Displaying Clothes.
Inventor: WEIR RODERICK
Filed: 1906-11-08
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 25,182. Weir, R. Nov. 8. Displaying and storing.-In a wardrobe of the type described in Specification No. 22,387, A.D. 1903,the framework containing the trouser hangers, when drawn sufficiently forward, may be hinged back into the vertical position for displaying the clothing. Upon the brackets d, Fig. 1, secured to the sides of the cabinets are held cross-bars e, which, in turn, carry grooved pieces g in which slides a rectangular framework having side bars m provided with additional projecting ribs n upon which slide detachable grooved trousers hangers u, Fig. 4. The hangers are held in position by the ribbed, hinged cross-bars i, and are provided with labels to indicate the price, size, &c. When the framework is drawn forward, it may be hinged back into the vertical position, Fig. 3, where it is adjustably held by the brackets s pivoted to extending pieces q upon the back hinged portion of the framework. The upper half of the cabinet, which has a sliding door, is adapted to be fitted with arrangements for hanging coats, waistcoats, &c. Supplementary hangers u<1> for waistcoats &c. may be attached to the hangers u The door b of the lower half of the cabinet can be slid into the interior as shown.
Patent GB-190627932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearings for Horizontal Axles or Shafts.
Inventor: DEMOLDER FERNAND
Filed: 1906-12-07
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 27,932. Demolder, F. Dec. 7. Oil, retaining; lubricating.-Bearings for horizontal axles and shafts, such as axle-boxes or electromotor bearings for railway or tramway vehicles, are provided with means for retaining the oil in the bearing-case. Fig. 1 shows the application to an axle-box in which a disk G picks up oil from a reservoir, and delivers it to a channel F connected with the bearing-surface. An annular groove B is formed on the end of the bearing casing A to receive oil thrown centrifugally from a flange C against the wall E, which is inclined as shown. The flange C may be provided with a ledge which may overlap the groove B. Fig. 8 shows on the right-hand side a modification in which the wall E is inclined in the reverse direction, so as to deflect the oil thrown upon it against the disk G. The groove B is provided with a sharp edge b to prevent the oil from creeping in the direction of escape. When the invention is applied tu a body rotating upon a fixed shaft, such as a pulley, the disks G, C, P are attached to the rotating part, and the casing A is secured to the shaft.
Patent GB-190628392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Foundations for Bed Plates of Machines, Columns and the like.
Inventor: RUEGEN ADOLPH FREIHERR VON
Filed: 1906-12-12
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 28,392. R³gen, Adolph, Freiherr von. Dec. 12. Drawings to Specification. Looms, securing to floors ; framework.-The bedplates of looms and other machines are placed directly on a layer of india-rubber, gutta-percha, or similar material, to reduce vibration. The partial vacuum caused by a slight shifting of the elastic layer is relied upon to hold the bed-plate without the use of bolts &c. ; for light machines, the surfaces in contact may be in communication with an exhausting air-pump.
Patent GB-190701396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Figured Warp Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: SCHMIDT FRANZ
Filed: 1907-01-18
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 1396. Schmidt, F. Jan. 18. Pile fabrics ; carpets.-Pile fabrics for carpets, table cloths, furniture coverings, &c. of the kind d in which the middle forms a selfcoloured division and is surrounded by a figured border, are woven single or double in such h a manner that the differently printed or dyed pile warps appear on the surface as pile or are woven into the body as required. This process permits the use of pile warps partly dyed or printed in the skein ; fewer or no ground warps are required ; the length of the pattern is not limited by the size of a single printing-drum ; and the pile warps, which are woven into the body, may be printed with the reduced pattern of the upper side, thereby giving a better appearance to the back of the fabrics. Loom let-off motions.-In looms for weaving the above-described fabrics, the different pile warps pass from separate weighted beams 2, 3, around rollers 7, 6 and 9, 8, and means are provided whereby either of the rollers 6, 8 may be rotated positively to draw off its pile warps, when these are required to form the pile. The rollers 6, 8 are provided with worm-wheels 10, 12, and, to co-operate with these, worms are formed on swivelling rods 14, 15, which are guided by slotted swivelling links 11, 13. The rods are rotated by bevel-gearing from shafts 22, 23, which are geared together, and the shaft 22 is intermittently rotated by star-wheel gearing from a shaft which is geared to the driving-shaft 34. The rotation of the shafts 22, 23 may be stopped by the disengagement of a spring-actuated clutch. The worm rods 14,15 are moved towards and from their respective worm-wheels by hand, and the harness for the pile warps is suitably arranged. The change in the let-off regulating devices may be controlled by the devices which render the corresponding harnesses operative or inoperative. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 22,664, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190702308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Spinning, Doubling and Twisting Yarns or Threads of Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: CONSTANTINE PERCY HEBDEN
Filed: 1907-01-30
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 2308. Constantine, P. H., Constantine, F. W., and Kay, T. G. Jan. 30. Spindle apparatus.-To equalize the tension ofithe yarn when winding on different diameters of the cop, the drag of the spindles is adjusted by the varying pressure of levers 15 on a disk 14b which, acting through the sliding rod 14, alters the pressure of the spindle on the stationary bearing 13<b>. The pivoted levers 15 are attached to a longitudinally reciprocating bar 1 6 actuated from the ring rail or from any other part of the frame, and are provided with supplementary levers 15<a>, Fig. 3, which rest upon projections 17 so that, when the lever 15 is in its extreme position beyond these projections, both the weights are operative, and, when the levers recede, the effect of both diminishes and the end y acts as a counterbalance, until the pressure is finally removed. The thread passes through lateral openings in the rod 14, and through holes 2<b> in the neck of the flyer to the rotary plate 10 which is driven by the legs of the flyer. The weight or tension device may be arranged to act in the opposite direction to that described, and springs may be used instead of weighted levers to produce the required pressure. The bar 16 is oscillated by a lever 18 connected by a chain to a lever 25 which is oscillated by a camion the lifter cam shaft 32. At the commencement of the winding of the cop, the chain 22 is slack and little motion is communicated to the bar 16 ; but as the winding proceeds, the slack is taken up by the elevation of the lever 18 and the bar 16 becomes operative. The elevation of the lever 18 is effected by the quadrant 21, which is rotated by a worm and ratchet 34 operated from the lifting-lever 38 by the chain 37.
Patent GB-190703487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Fans and Heaters.
Inventor: MOWER CHARLES HUDSON
Filed: 1907-02-12
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 3487. Mower, C. H., and Thursfield, G. R. Feb. 12. Air, heating.-A pair of fans A, A are arranged on a shaft C on the opposite walls of a heater B. They work in series and cause a current of air through the heater, the air current being broken up by the heater in the passage.
Patent GB-190704037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Coaling Apparatus for Bunkers and like Spaces.
Inventor: BLIEDUNG AUGUST
Filed: 1907-02-18
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 4037. Bliedung, A. Feb. 18. Loading.-In automatic coaling-apparatus for bunkers and like spaces in which a scraper conveyer having a number of closable apertures in its channel is arranged at the top of the bunker, in order to enable the storage space to be entirely filled, the chain f carrying the scoops or buckets g is diverted horizontally by passing it round rollers e, mounted on vertical axes. The channel b, which is arranged under the bunker deck, or on a second ceiling or deck, is of a depth equal only to that of the height of the rollers e and scrapers g and thus takes up a very small space. The material is carried round from the loading shoot and is deposited into any part of the bunker apertures c, which may be closed by doors d.
Patent GB-190711781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Heaters
Inventor: OLDS PHILO GIBSON
Filed: 1907-05-21
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 11,781. Olds, P. G. May 21. Water-heaters.-Apparatus for rapidly beating water comprises a conical receptacle D, provided with deep narrow folds d, to which the water is admitted through pipe A and perforations c. A casing F surrounds the receptacle, and has a concave bottom f, below which is placed the burner B.
Patent GB-190711812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, Wagons or Trucks
Inventor: SMITH AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1907-05-21
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 11,812. Smith, A. May 21. Couplings. - The body B of a road or railway vehicle is lifted off its underframe by ropes R having a ball E at the end which passes into a socket e in a bracket D fixed at each end of the body.
Patent GB-190718681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Arc Lamps chiefly for use in Search-light Projectors.
Filed: 1907-08-19
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 18,681. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, and Holmes, E. A. Aug. 19. Search-lights.-An arc lamp for use as a searchlight has a casing so constructed as to facilitate access to the mechanism arranged therein. Screws for holding together the parts of the casing and of the carbon-holders, and a knob for feeding by hand, are made self-retaining to prevent their loss. Means are provided for adjusting the mechanism for various electric pressures and for preventing short-circuiting. The casing is divided longitudinally into two parts a, a', Fig. 2, retained in place by end caps d, d<1>. The part a has its upper portion trough-shaped, to retain broken pieces of carbon. Each cap is held by two studs e, the inner ends of which are enlarged and threaded, as shown in Fig. 7, so that they can only be withdrawn from the cap by unscrewing. The caps are secured by the studs to a frame consisting of flanged end plates b<2> and a plate b<4>. The lower part of the casing has its edges turned inwards to engage a groove in the frame. The mechanism is contained principally within the caps. A series electro-magnet f has an armature f pivoted at f and carrying a lever k, one end of which engages the plate b<2>. The other end of the lever, when the electro-magnet is first excited, collides with the end of a feed-screw h for the negative carbon-holder, thereby striking the arc. A spring j opposes this motion of the feedscrew. The positive carbon-holder gears with a second screw parallel to the first, both screws being geared by toothed wheels to a ratchet-w heel l. This is engaged by a pawl l<1>, Fig. 5, on the armature g<1> of a shunt electro-magnet g, the circuit of which includes a make-and-break device consisting of a fixed contact g' and a spring arm g<3> actuated by the armature. The motion of the armature is limited by an adjustable stop screw and is controlled by a spring p. The pressure of the spring can be adjusted, to suit various electric pressures, by means of a lever p<6>, p<5> attached to the spring and connected by a pin-and-slot to a rod p<2>, which can be moved longitudinally through the core of the electro-magnet g by a screw sleeve p<1> having a square end. Surrounding the sleeve is a knob q provided with a collar inside the casing for retaining it in position and connected by a clutch to the ratchet-wheel. The pawl l<1> may be thrown out of action, when the carbons are to be fed by hand, by a roller l<2>, Fig. 5, on an arm l<3>. This arm is attached to a hub (not shown) which surrounds the shank of the knob q and carries a finger outside the casing. Each carbon-bolder is supported by a pair of arms c, forked at their lower ends, and held by screws on carriers c'. The heads of the screws enter shallow recesses in the arms when screwed home. The inner ends of the screws are provided with collars, which may be held by small setscrews. The carriers c<1> are faced with asbestos or other non-combustible insulating-material t. The screws and sleeve p<1> can all be operated by one key.
Patent GB-190720630-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Enabling Advertisements to be Displayed.
Inventor: LAMBERTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-09-17
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 20,630. Lamberton, W. Sept. 17. Advertising. - A device for displaying advertisements consists of a rectangular frame a bent to provide one or more grooves c for the reception of an advertising card, which may be protected by a sheet of glass &c. The cards are inserted through a slot h, closed either by a hinged door i, Fig. 6, or by a cover i, Fig. 2, with projecting strips k which fit tightly into the slot. The slotted side g of the frame is hollow, so that the door may lie flush with the frame. Keyhole &c. slots o are provided for securing the frame in position.]
Patent GB-190720898-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Back-band and Trace Buckle.
Inventor: BARKER JAMES THOMAS
Filed: 1907-09-20
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 20,898. Barker, J. T. Sept. 20, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Buckles.-A buckle for connecting crossed straps 11, 12, such as harness backhands and traces, consists of a plate 5, with offset loops in pairs 6 and 7, 8, and with studs 9, 10, each placed to clear the cross strap. The loops 7, 8 are wider than the loops 6, the loop 7 being also further offset than the others, so that the trace 12 may pass over the band 11 and also over the loop 8. Through the latter loop is passed a link 14 to which is attached the hame trace 13.
Patent GB-190727086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bats for Tennis or similar Games.
Inventor: THOMPSON CHARLES TROTTER
Filed: 1907-12-07
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 27,086. Thompson, C. T., and Mitchell, F. P. Dec. 7. Rackets.-The stem connecting the hoop to the handle of a tennis or like racket is partly or wholly cut away by a flat central cut 7 or by a number of holes lying in the plane of the stringing.
Patent GB-190727309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Painting Books.
Inventor: GARMAN RAYMOND HENRY
Filed: 1907-12-10
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 27,309. Garman, R. H. Dec. 10, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Palettes; colour boxes.-The covers in a painting- book are arranged to carry a colour-box. The book consists of leaves a, covers c, and a back b which is held up to the combined thickness of the leaves and the colour-box by means of a transverse strip h of cardboard. In the book shown in Fig. 1, a tray j carrying paints f and brushes m, is attached to the cover by a flexible strip l, and is provided with a sliding lid k. In the book shown in Fig. 3, a cardboard paint-tray is attached to the cover and is formed with a crease o, whereon the part of the tray that carries the paints f may be swung outward when the book is open. The tray is formed with edges n, which fit in one another when the tray is closed. Notches q serve to hold the brushes m, and a palette p is provided. The tray is held in the closed position by an elastic strap r. The folding part of the tray may be formed from an extension of the cover. Sheets i of oiled paper are provided to prevent the paints from soiling the paper when the book is closed. The Specification, in the original form, as published under the Act of 1901, comprises also a form of book in which the cover is formed with a pocket which receives a paint-tray ; this subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190801597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Apparatus for Printing Presses.
Inventor: HUSBY HANS PETER
Filed: 1908-01-23
Granted: 1909-01-25
Abstract: 1597. Husby, H. P. March 29, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Folding paper.-A rotary folder for a. printing- press is so constructed that the blade is operated by means of a rotating member provided with slotted guides, which operate the blade without violent contact of the parts and so allow the machine to be run at a great speed. The member by itself moves the blades into and out of operative position and also discharges the blade into ncrmal position. In the form shown, the folding- blades 9, preferably formed in sections, are carried by a cylinder 4 and are set at an angle to tumbling levers 10 with rollers &c. 11, 12, the levers being carried by shafts 8. The shaft of the cylinder 4 drives through gearing 20 a slotted disk 18, preferably formed with three symmetrically-arranged slots 21, 22, 23, which are tangential to a small circle concentric with the disk 18. In the inoperative positions of the blades 9, the levers 10 are guided by fixed rings 15, 16. When the rollers leave the open ends of these rings, they are received by one of the slots 21, 22, 23 of the disk 18, and the rotation of the disk 18 causes the blade to be guided to the folding position, shown by dotted lines in Fig. 1, where the blade is shown forcing the paper through rolls 13, 14. The blade 9 then passes through the axis of the disk 18. In a modification, in which the folding blade is parallel to the lever 10 and only one guide-ring is used, the blade 9 when in its folding position is eccentric to the disk 18, this being necessary to compensate for the eccentricity of the slots 21 &c. After the folding, the lever 10 is still guided by the disk 18 until it engages between the guides 15, 16 again. The cylinder 4 is fitted with the usual means for holding the paper.