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Patent GB-190628697-A (GB)
Title: Improved Calendering Machine for Producing a Linen Finish on Paper.
Inventor: KIRFEL ADOLPH
Filed: 1906-12-15
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 2 8 , 6 9 7. Kirfel, A. Dec. 15, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Paper, treating to imitate textile fabrics.-To impart to the surface of paper a linen-like finish, the paper is compressed between calender rolls a, around which linen bands c pass from rolls b to d, or vice versa.
Patent GB-190629519-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Intrenching Tool, Mattock, Spade and Axe.
Inventor: BEATTS CHARLES
Filed: 1906-12-28
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 29,519. Beatts, C. Dec. 28. Combination tools; handles.-An entrenching-tool comprising a mattock, axe, and spade is shown in Fig. 1, with the blade 14 in the position for use as a spade. The end of the blade is passed through apertures 11 or 16 in the limbs of an L- shaped attachment and is fastened by a nut 18 a leather flap 19 preventing rotation of the nut when 6xed. By reversing the blade from the position shown in Fig. 1, the tool serves as an axe and this arrangement is also convenient for storage. When the blade is placed in the aperture in the limb 11, the tool its used as a mattock.
Patent GB-190702083-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Calculating the Weight of Cloth.
Inventor: THOMAS GEORGE
Filed: 1907-01-28
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 2083. Thomas, G., and Harling, G. Jan. 28. Fabrics, testing and weighing; indicating-mechanism.-A steelyard weighing-machine for weighing a small piece of fabric is combined with indicating- mechanism, consisting of three scales, for calculating the weight of a given length of the fabric. The innermost scale f<1> is marked with weights corresponding to those on the steelyard c, and is moved until the numeral corresponding to the position of the poise d comes opposite a mark on a fixed scale i, which indicates different widths of fabric. The scale g, which is made transparent and is marked with numerals representing lengths of fabric, is then moved until a fixed mark on it is over the numeral on the scale i which corresponds with the width of the fabric. The weight of a length of fabric can then be read on the scale f<1>.
Patent GB-190702173-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Starting Device for Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: WEAVING THOMAS JOHN
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1908-01-29
Abstract: 2173. Weaving, T J. Jan. 29. Gas engines, starting. In starting-mechanism for the internal-combustion engines of motor road vehicles, launches, &c., a bracket A is secured to the frame of the engine or other fixed part and carries a clutch B, the outer member C of which can rotate on the forward direction of the engine. Cams on the member C engage with a roller 0 on a plunger J on the starting-handle G, which is loosely mounted on its shaft, the plunger being spring- pressed against a recessed collar H keyed on the starting-handle shaft. When the handle G is caused to turn in the backward direction of the engine by back-firing, the roller O is lifted by the cams on the clutch member C and the plunger J is moved out of engagement with the collar H, allowing the handle to turn freely on its shaft ; the plunger is held in this position by a spring catch K. When the handle is turned in the forward direction of the engine, the roller O takes round the clutch member C, and when the engine is started, the handle shaft disengages from the engine shaft D in the ordinary manner. In a modification, the plunger J is carried by a sleeve loosely mounted on the engine shaft to which the collar H is keyed, and the starting handle engages this sleeve in the ordinary manner. According to the Provisional Specification, the cams may be formed on the face of the clutch C, and engage with corresponding surfaces on a ring fixed to the handle to disengage it from the engine shaft when back-firing occurs.
Patent GB-190706072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Measuring Forces
Inventor: KLEY GUSTAV
Filed: 1907-03-13
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 6072. Kley, G. March 13. Compound-lever apparatus. - The apparatus is arranged to operate without employing external weights or springs. Two turning moments are applied by the force to be measured such as a weight, by means of the hook b to the circular disk l carried on a knife-edge r on fixed bearings, one couple being constant, and applied by a flexible connexion p passing around a drum n attached to the disk l around the knife-edge r as centre and carrying a weight o, the connexion p being attached to the lever a carried at its other end by the link d, which is borne on a lever f working on a fixed fulcrum g, and at its other end bears on a knifeedge h in a second disk i resting on, and linked by a bar m to, the disk l, to which it applies a varying couple. The knife-edges h, r are eccentrically placed on the disks, which are cut away so that the edge is at the centre of gravity. Normally the centres, point of contact, and knife-edge of the disks are in a vertical line, but, on applying force at the hook b, the line of centres and contact point takes up a position C-D such that the moment of the pressure applied to the lower disk l is equal to the constant moment applied by the connexion p. A toothed quadrant s, counterbalanced by the weight t, gears with the pinion of the indicating pointer u.
Patent GB-190706335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace Smoke Consumers.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1907-03-15
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 6335. Johnson, J. Y., [Perfect Simplex Combustion Co.]. March 15. Smoke-consuming.-Air is supplied to the combustion products during their passage from the space above the fire - grate to the space behind the bridge. The front face of the bridge wall is made concave as shown at c, and the upper edge extends forwardly as shown at d to form with an horizontal rib f a contracted passage for the gases. Air passes from the ashpit through vertical passages in the side walls to a transverse passage formed by converging plates h, i, and escapes from the lower part thereof to the space above an auxiliary grate k. This grate also allows air to pass from the ash-pit to the space in front of the bridge. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the cover-plate t of the transverse air-supply passage may be dispensed with, in which case some of the combustion products pass in the direction shown by the arrows. The auxiliary grate and contracted passage above the bridge are also dispensed with. In a further modification, shown in Fig. 3, air is supplied to the combustion products through the auxiliary grate k only, and the upper airsupply passage is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190707670-A (GB)
Title: Improved Portable House for Rearing Chickens.
Inventor: CHILDE HERBERT
Filed: 1907-04-02
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 7 6 7 0. Childe, H. April 2. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Foster-mothers; poultry houses.-A house for rearing chickens is divided into three parts, the hot chamber 6 also having a removable partition 22. The space 9 has double walls to prevent loss of heat and contains the lamp, preferably that known as ' the cold blast tubular lantern,' which is placed within a metal tube 10 and is supported by strips 21. Air is admitted to the lamp by holes 11, Fig. 4, beneath the floor of the chamber 6, and the products of combustion pass to the chamber 13, escaping by apertures 16. The chickens are first placed in the chamber 9 and pass through a doorway in the partition 22 to the space 6. A window 27 with a hinged shutter is provided for the purpose of viewing the interior, and a thermometer is placed just inside the window. As the chickens grow, the temperature is reduced and the door 23 is opened, allowing them to pass to the feeding and exercising compartment 7, the floor of which is sprinkled with sand and grain, and the front provided with an aperture covered with wire netting. Eventually the door 25 is opened, giving access to the ground in the run 8, and the lamp, hot-air chamber 13, and the partition 22 may be removed. The roof is removable, the boards fitting beneath a ridge-piece to prevent water from entering the house. Specifications No. 15,429, A.D. 1888, and No. 21,017, A.D. 1905, are referred to.
Patent GB-190710093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Removing the Stalk or a Portion thereof from Tobacco Leaves.
Filed: 1907-05-01
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 10,093. Andrew, C. H., Andrew, H. E. B., and Andrew & Son, C. H. May 1. Tobacco.-Relates to a leaf-carrying and spreading device specially applicable in connexion with the stemming-machine described in Specification No. 24,284, A.D. 1906. A pair of endless brushes a, formed of a number of strips of wood, linked together, carrying bristles f of felt or other suitable material, are mounted on suitable rollers keyed to shafts d driven by bevel-gearing g, h, and are arranged diagonally under the cutting-mechanism i as shown. Adjacent to the stem guide bands b are one or more grooved rollers k, mounted on a lever m pivoted to one of the guide-band brackets n and kept in position by the spring l. The rollers k press the stem against the bands b as the leaf leaves the brushes a.
Patent GB-190710351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Raising and Refuse Disposal.
Inventor: ANDREWS JOSEPH DEVONPORT FINNE
Filed: 1907-05-03
Granted: 1908-05-04
Abstract: 10,351. Andrews, J. D. F. May 3. Gas retorts.-Fuel or refuse is distilled in a retort heated by the external furnace of a steam generator, and the solid and gaseous products of distillation are burnt in the furnace, the latter preferably after treatment for the recovery of by-products and the removal of impurities. The fuel or refuse is distilled in a retort A fitted in the internal flue of the boiler, the necessary heat being supplied by the external furnace E. The gaseous products are delivered either directly to the furnace or combustion chamber through the pipe J or are first purified by any known methods. The solid products of distillation are raked out of the retort and delivered into the furnace through the opening F. A gas-producer may be used instead of a furnace, and the ashes or clinker resulting from combustion may be treated for the recovery of any valuable constituents.
Patent GB-190711452-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Carburetors.
Inventor: JENNESS PETER
Filed: 1907-05-16
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 11,452. Jenness, P. May 16. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. -The fuel nozzle of a carburettor is made with its supply passage smaller than its outlet, the air inlet to the carburettor not being varied. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement in which the nozzle consists of a tube 9 to which oil is fed through a port 7. Air enters at 13 and passes through a choke-tube 12 attached to the outlet throttle-valve 11. In a modified form the passage 7 is coned in the opposite direction, and the adjusting-needle 17 is carried by a rod passing through the centre of the nozzle and mixing-chamber.
Patent GB-190711466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Induction Motors and in the Method of Starting, Connecting Up, and Controlling the Speed of Combinations of such Motors.
Inventor: COUR JENS LASSEN LA
Filed: 1907-05-16
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 11,466. La Cour, J. L. May Motors, controlling.-In a system of control of induction motors in which motors having different pole numbers are connected in cascade, the system being applicable to railway work, hoisting-apparatus, &c., the secondary motors consist of ordinary four-pole motors and of motors arranged to give two or four poles, the latter motors being arranged for two poles when in cascade and for four poles when in parallel with the ordinary four - pole machines. The six-, four-, and two-pole motors S, F, T, Fig. 1, are started in cascade by means of the resistance b, and higher speeds are obtained by arranging the motor T for four poles by altering the connexions of the two-way switches IV, V and connecting it in parallel with the motor F, by arranging the motor T for two poles and con. necting it in cascade with the motor S, and, lastly, by short-circuiting the motor S across the resistance a. When the motor T is run as a four-pole motor, the starting-resistance b is not used. In a modification, two six-pole motors are used, and the first speed corresponding to eighteen poles is obtained by connecting all the motors in cascade with the motor T as a two-pole motor, the highest speed being obtained by connecting the six-pole motors in parallel and short-circuiting them across the resistance a. The switches and starters are adapted to be operated from a master controller, either electro-magoetically or electro-pneumatically. In place of the two six-pole motors, two-, eight-, or ten-pole motors may be used, and the secondary motor F may be wound to give a multiple of four poles, and the motor T a multiple of two or a multiple of four poles.
Patent GB-190715795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: SIMMS FREDERICK RICHARD
Filed: 1907-07-09
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 15,795. Simms, r. R. July 9. Lubricating shafts. In internal - combustion engines, a pump r draws oil from a well b<1> and forces it through a pipe r<1> and passages s, s' to the shaft bearings ; the oil returns to the well fiom the crank-chamber and passes through a strainer t.
Patent GB-190718050-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Manufacture of Maps in Colours and Relief.
Inventor: PATESSON ANDRE EMILE
Filed: 1907-08-08
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 18,050. Patesson, A. E. Aug. 31, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901. Printing-surfaces.-In a process for producing globular or relief maps on sheets of rubber mounted on suitable cores, the lines of latitude and longitude are printed on a rubber sheet E by forcing the sheet into a mould A, the cavity C of which has lines of latitude and longitude engraved on its surface, the lines being filled with an adhesive colouring-matter. In the case of relief maps, the cavity of the mould corresponds to the configuration of the country to be represented.
Patent GB-190720440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Trigger Devices for Fire Arms
Inventor: FROMMER RUDOLF
Filed: 1907-09-13
Granted: 1908-12-14
Abstract: 20,440. Frommer, R. Sept. 13. Machine guns.-Relates to automatic guns, which can be adjusted for firing either siogle shots or continuously, and consists in providing two sears, one operated by the trigger and one automatically. One construction of the mechanism is shown in Figs. 1 and 3 adjusted for firing single shots, and in Fig. 2 adjusted for continuous firing. The firing-pin is held by two sears 1, 7, the first of which is operated by the trigger, and the second by the closing of the breech, a cam surface 25 on the breech-block 26 engaging a surface 24 on the sear. The mechanism is adjusted by an external lever 16, Fig. 3, having two projections 19, 20 inside the casing. For single shot firing, the second sear 7. Fig. 1, is held out of action by the projection 19 and the trigger arm is so controlled that it slips past the sear 1 and allows it to re-engage the firing-pin after each pull of the trigger. The trigger arm consists of a spring- pressed plunger 13 having a laterally projecting pin 15, Fig. 3, which, when the adjusting-lever 16 is moved to the lowered position as shown in Fig. 1, engages the projection 20 and keeps the plunger 13 drawn back so that it slips past the sear. When adjusted for continuous firing, as shown in Fig. 2, the plunger of the trigger arm is pressed outwards by its spring and keeps the sear 1 depressed. The firing-pin is then controlled by the second sear 7. In the construction shown in Figs. 6 and 9 adjusted for firing single shots, the longitudinally sliding sear-releasing arm has a hinged portion 29, Fig. 9, having a cam surface 30 which, when the setting-lever is depressed as shown, engages the projection 34, so that, at the moment of firing, the end 33 of the hinged arm is lowered and slips past the sear 1. In other respects the action is the same as in the first construction. A safety device for preventing either sear from releasing the firing-pin, except when the breech is closed, comprises internal leiges 35, Fig. 5, on the breech-block 26, which engage side projections 36 on the ends of the sears. These ledges are only interrupted at the part where the sears are situated when the breech is closed. The firing-pin may have a spring pawl 33<A>, Fig. 10, to enable the gun to be cocked when the sears are held in the raised position.
Patent GB-190724709-A (GB)
Title: A Window Blind of the Lath Type.
Inventor: GOSLING HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-11-08
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 24,709. Gosling, H. W. Nov. 8. Window blinds.- A lath blind comprises a series of laths a secured by nails to tapes b. The blind is wound on a roller c by means of an endless cord passing over a pulley. Window fittings e, as shown in section in Fig. 3, are provided for guiding the blind.
Patent GB-190725514-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Highly Brominated, Halogenised Indigos.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1907-11-18
Granted: 1908-11-18
Abstract: 25,514. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. Nov. 18. [Cognate Application No. 26,275, A.D. 1907, dated Nov. 27.] Samples furnished under Section 2 of Patents &c. Act, 1907. Dyes, artificial.-Green-black highly halogenized products are obtained by treating dihalogenindigos (dichlor-, dibrom-, or chlorbrom-indigo) in concentrated sulphuric acid with excess of bromine. In a modification indigo is treated similarly. These products, when treated with say, a mixture of ice and sodium bisulphite, lose bromine and are converted into blue dye-stuffs. Leuco compounds are obtained by the reduction of the dye-stuffs by sodium hydrosulphite. Specification No. 13,430, A.D. 1902, is referred to.
Patent GB-190728139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicators especially applicable to Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: JONES HERBERT ALEXANDER
Filed: 1907-12-20
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 28,139. Jones, H. A., and Farnell, A. Dec. 20. Spee:d indicators; counting- apparatus. -Relates to a speed indicator or revolution counter, particularly adapted to motorcars, in which an electric generator is driven by the part the speed of which is to be measured ; the generator is of the kind in which a movable permanent field induces currents in a stationary coil. In the form of apparatus shown in Figs. 1 and 2, permanent magnets c are mounted in a metal strip a of channel section, secured to the spokes of a wheel. A wound segment f of laminated iron, forming the stator, is bolted to an arm d formed on the axle swivel pin, and is adjustable in an axial direction. The segment is of greater length than the pole pitch of the magnets, so as to complete a magnetic circuit between two or more of the magnetic poles. Slots in the face of the segment receive the windings, which may be connected to a volt-meter graduated in miles per hour. Instead of a volt-meter, an induction or synchronous motor p may be employed, as shown in Fig. 3. This motor drives a centrifugal governor, which may actuate a pointer t or a revolution counter. When employed in a spinning-mill, a generator may be mounted upon each shaft and be connected through a multiple switch contact to a common volt-meter or motor. The apparatus may also be applied to a reciprocating or oscillating part of a machine. Thus, when applied to a steam-engine, the magnets may be secured to the cross-head, and the stator may be formed on an adjacent part. The volt-meter employed is preferably of the hot-wire type. Fig. 4 shows an apparatus for making a photographic record of the speed. A solenoid connected to the generator has a core supported by a spring 3. The core carries a screen behind which is a lamp. A beam of light passing through an opening in the screen is projected by a lens 7 on a sensitized film 8 wound over moving rollers.
Patent GB-190802145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Furnaces or Coke Ovens.
Inventor: KOPPERS HEINRICH
Filed: 1908-01-30
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 2145. Koppers, H. Jan. 30. [Patent of Addition to No. 28,811, A.D. 1904.] Coke Oven.-Ovens having regenerators arranged in parallel with the heating-flues, as described in Specification No. 28,811, A.D. 1904, are provided with additional dampers so that the heating-gases in any two consecutive flues flow in opposite direction. In a modification, each regenerator p is connected directly with the first half b of a heating- flue and with the second half c of a consecutive flue.
Patent GB-190804464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Coils of Large Section for Electromagnetic Apparatus.
Filed: 1908-02-27
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 4464. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Feb. 27. Transformers. - Coils are made from metal strips slotted and bent in such a way that either there is no inner end to be brought out, or the inner end is brought out through the superincumbent turns to form the terminal. Sheet metal consisting of one or more laminµ is slotted and bent up as shown in Fig. 1 ; coils of a greater number of turns are constructed by using a wider strip of metal and slotting it from each side alternately before bending. In another form of coil, the strip p, Fig. 5, which may be laminated, has cut in it slots l, which, when the strip is coiled spirally, register to form an opening, through which the end b, suitably insulated, is brought to the outside. The slots l are not necessarily in the middle of the strip, which may also be divided longitudinally, as for instance when the coil is unusually long.
Patent GB-190804869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Rope Railways.
Inventor: BLEICHERT MAX ADOLF
Filed: 1908-03-03
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 4869. Bleichert, M. A., and Bleichert, P. M. March 3. Rope railways; rope grips.-In a rope railway in which vehicles are hauled by a continuously moving traction rope, to which the vehicles are coupled by grips, an auxiliary traction rope or chain is provided at stations, curves, branches, or other places where the vehicle cannot conveniently be hauled by the main traction rope, and the vehicles are fitted 'each with two grips adapted to co-act with the respective traction ropes and to be operated automatically at suitable points to release the main rope and simultaneously take up the auxiliary rope, or vice versa. The grips may be similar to those described in Specification No. 12,139, A.D. 1896. The auxiliary rope may be a separate rope or may be formed by a return run of the main rope. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement at an end station where the main rope a takes several turns round a driving-pulley i, and a separate auxiliary rope l driven by a pulley k, itself driven from the pulley i, passes round a guide-pulley, band guiderollers c, the respective grips for the two ropes being applied and released by common coupling-rails h arranged as shown in Fig. 4 to act on common coupling-rollers on the vehicles, so that, as the under grip d for the main rope a is released, the upper grip e for the auxiliary rope l is applied. Fig. 6 shows the arrangement for a branch, comprising the main rope a, the auxiliary rope a<1> driven by a pulley i, and the common coupling-rails h. Fig. 7 shows an arrangement at a bend in which an auxiliary rope for hauling the vehicle round the inside guide-rollers c<1> is formed by a portion of the main rope which has been carried to a higher level by guide-pulleys f, g, between which are arranged the coupling-rails h. Various modifications of these arrangements are used at different points.