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Patent GB-190703184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Treating Textile Fibres or Materials by Electrolysis in Cleansing Extracting Carbonizing, Stripping, Sterilizing and Disinfecting same.
Inventor: SPIVEY FRED
Filed: 1907-02-08
Granted: 1908-02-08
Abstract: 3184. Spivey, F. Feb. 8. Washing.-Textile fibres or materials are treated by electrolysis for cleansing, extracting, carbonizing, stripping, sterilizing, and disinfecting them in apparatus similar to an ordinary scouring-machine furnished with electrodes. The materials are fed at one end, into the vat A containing a fixed anode B, and are agitated and fed forward by forks H on a frame E which have a vertical and horizontal reciprocating motion as in a scouring-machine. The forks pass freely through holes in the cathode C, which is attached to a carriage D supported on runners L and reciprocates with the frame E, being attached thereto by bolts J, or the cathode may be fixed on brackets F, Fig. 4, the holes being elongated to allow of the motion of the forks. The cathode or the cathode and anode may be corrugated, and cooling- pipes P for the circulation of cold water may be arranged close to the electrodes, Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190708259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Recorders and other Recording Apparatus.
Inventor: CLAWSON CLEMENT COLERIDGE
Filed: 1907-04-09
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 8259. Clawson, C. C. Oct. 1, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Pens for use with speed indicators consist of a metal trough 11 bevelled at the top, Fig. 2, communicating by a comparatively large hole 11<1> with a reservoir 12, Fig. 6, shaped so that the bottom of each ink space is below the level of the hole 11<1>.
Patent GB-190708414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Lifeguards or Obstruction Removers for Tramcars or other Vehicles.
Inventor: WILDBUR FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1907-04-11
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 8414. Wildbur, F. C. April 11. Wheel guards and obstruction-removers.-Relates to the jointed operating rod or bar L, Fig. 5, which actuates the cradle M of an obstruction-remover. The end D of the rod L is pivoted, to a bracket F beneath the car platform, and the rod can slide in a guide E. When the joint C is pressed upwards by the projection I, attached to the gate or feeler. H, on the gate meeting an obstruction, the weight of the cradle, assisted by springs N, causes the rod to assume the position shown in Fig. 6 with the cradle resting in its operative position on the track. The cradle pivots about Z, and is connected through a lever J with the rod L. At C a foot press G is jointed for restoring the mechanism to its normal position.
Patent GB-190709763-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Delivering and Spraying Scent or other Liquids.
Inventor: RACHMANN HARRY
Filed: 1907-04-26
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 9763. Rachmann, H., and Rachmann, W. April 26. Spray - producers. - A spray-producer is formed by fitting the apparatus shown in Fig. 3 to a vessel containing the liquid to be sprayed. The tube or barrel a is secured at its lower end to another tube b in which is placed a valve n. The upper end of the barrel is enlarged and connected to a cap e secured to the neck of the bottle. The hollow piston-rod is provided with a valve o and carries the piston i. The rod is reciprocated by hand and the liquid is discharged through the nozzle m, Figs. 1 and 3. The nozzle is formed by making a spiral cut m<1> in the end of the delivery tube, and screwing a cap m over it in order to adjust the opening of the cut.
Patent GB-190714383-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Gully Trap
Inventor: POWELL DANIEL EVANS
Filed: 1907-06-21
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 14,383. Powell, D. E., and Smith, A. J. June 21. Gully trapa.-In a gully trap having a well in which mud and the like can collect, a grating a is hinged at b in front of a downwardly sloping outoutflow opening.
Patent GB-190714832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Facilitating Transposing in Playing upon Keyboard Musical Instruments
Inventor: THELWALL WALTER HAMPDEN
Filed: 1907-06-27
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 14,832. Thelwall, W. H. June 27. Transposing music ; chord and note indicators. -In a device for transposing music for use with pianofortes, organs, harmoniums, &c., a strip of material marked with twelve divisions to the octave is movably arranged. above the keyboard. The strip may be provided with studs, rotatable pointers, or sliding indicators for more clearly marking the positions of certain notes. As shown in Fig. 3, the strip 2 of wood, cardboard, metal, or other suitable material is divided into a number of equal divisions by lines 3. The strip can be shifted to the right or left so as to bring these lines opposite any series of notes. Pointers 4 pivoted at 5 may be turned down to indicate the major or minor scale of any key. As shown in Fig. 1, the strip 2 is hinged to a strip 9 which is arranged between the ends of the keys 1 and the " ledge," the strip 2 resting lightly on the upper surfaces of the black keys and being covered with leather, felt, or cloth. In modifications, the strip 2 is rotatably and slidably arranged on a bar of wood or metal attached to the "ledge"; or an indicator strip, having one edge cut to indicate the distance apart of any series of notes, is slidably attached to the lettered strip 2.
Patent GB-190719494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Change Speed Gears.
Inventor: ROOKE EDWARD
Filed: 1907-08-30
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 19,494. Rooke, E. Aug. 30. Variable-speed gearing. - In variable-speed gearing, means are provided for facilitating the engagement of rotating toothed wheels and claw clutches consisting of auxiliary toothed wheels always in mesh, one of which is connected to its shaft by a friction clutch. The invention is described in connexion with the gear-box of a motor-car. The motor-shaft b, which drives a countershaft a through gearing c, d, is in line with the propeller-shaft e and carries a claw-clutch member 15 for effecting a direct drive. The shaft a carries driving-wheels k, l and corresponding auxiliary wheels n, o fast upon it. A sleeve f, rotating with and slidable on the shaft e, carries transmission wheels g, h adapted to mesh with the wheels k, l, respectively, and a clutch member 16 adapted to engage the member 15. The wheels n, o and a wheel m corresponding to the wheel d are always in mesh with the wheels q, r, p, respectively, which are loose on the shaft e and adapted to be connected thereto by friction clutches. Any one of the wheels p, q, r may be gradually clutched to its shaft e so as to speed up that shaft prior to bringing the corresponding positively-engaging element 16, g, h, respectively, into engagement with its fellow, thus avoiding shock. A rod 8 operates the sleeve f by a rigid arm 9 and the friction clutches in succession by suitable stops 10 &c. and pivoted levers 7. The wheels p &c. rotate loosely between fixed collars t, v and each is adapted to be gripped between its collar v and a sleeve x when the latter is slid inwards against the action of a spring 5 by a fork-sleeve z acting through a spring 6.
Patent GB-190720375-A (GB)
Title: Lining for Filter Elements
Inventor: SELLENSCHEIDT CARL
Filed: 1907-09-12
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 20,375. Sellenscheidt, C. Sept. 12. Filter presses.-The frames of filter-presses are covered with hard rubber or vulcanite, soft rubber being inserted at those points where packing is to be effected between neighbouring frames.
Patent GB-190721100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottle Seals.
Inventor: SCHMITT EDWARD DANIEL
Filed: 1907-09-23
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 21,100. Schmitt, E. D. Oct. 3, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Capsule closures. -A bottle 1, Fig. 1, with a beaded neck 2 is provided with a capsule 4 smaller in diameter than the beaded part, so that when pressed down, as shown in Fig. 3, contact is made between the capsule and the bottle neck at b. In this way a compressible washer 8 of cork does not take the whole of the sealing pressure, part of which is borne by the bottle neck, and the washer is not cut. In addition, the seat at b prevents air from getting to the washer. The edges of the capsule are crimped at intervals under the beading 2.
Patent GB-190721482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Moulding or Foundry Casting Boxes and Parts connected therewith.
Inventor: JENKINS EDWARD COTTRELL
Filed: 1907-09-27
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 21,482. Jenkins, E. C., and Jenkins, R. Sept. 27. Moulding.-Flasks for casting articles such as drainage traps are arranged to dispense with ramming up round a complete pattern in the ordinary way. A flanged base-plate E, Fig. 1, has vent perforations F, and is rammed with sand and coke to form the bottom of the mould. A slot G contains an adjustable footstep H<1> for supporting and fixing a core-bar H carrying the main core. Side plates A, B removably hinged to the base at L are provided with loam faces kept in place by the usual ribs or projections, and may have vent holes. Core pieces for branches are secured to a side by their bars and screws S, T. The sides and top form mutual abutments and are secured in place by means such as cotters. A modification of this flask may be employed as a cure-box for the main core. The base is provided with a socket to receive the bar H, Fig. 5, a layer of sand is rammed in, a grid H<2> is threaded on, another layer of sand is rammed in, and so on, the top being finished by strickling. The core-bar is provided with a lifting-bolt, which is removed when the core is set in place and the small hole left is filled with sand. Instead of clamping by cotters, the box sides may be formed with taper ridges or the like for engagement with a hoop V.
Patent GB-190724118-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Simultaneous Production of a Pair of Cut Nails.
Inventor: WIKSCHTROEM JAKOB
Filed: 1907-10-31
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 24,118. Wikschtr÷m, J. Oct. 31. Making nails; forging; shearing.-In machines of the type described in Specifications No. 20,065, A.D. 1900, and No. 9056, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Nails &c.], for simultaneously making a pair of nails, the cutters 11 have oblique cutting - edges g, g', and, when closed, contain two pyramidal recesses of rectangular cross - section. The wire is fed by a ,lever 26, a link 19, and a crank through a guide 24, which is oscillated about its pivot 22 by a lever 21 and cam 18 to cause the wire to be severed by a stationary shear blade 25. The blank is cut diagonally by the cutters 11, and is carried by them between the heading-dies 9, the cutters 11 being operated by levers 15, 16 and cams 5, 6, and the dies 9 by levers 8 and cams 2, 3. After the heading is completed, the dies 9 are withdrawn slightly and the cutters 11 are opened, the nails being removed from the cutters by projections 10 on the dies 9. One of the walls of the recesses in each cutter is horizontal.
Patent GB-190724791-A (GB)
Title: A Pocket-knife Parcel-carrier
Inventor: STATHAM FRANK HAROLD
Filed: 1907-11-08
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 24,791. Statham, F. H. Nov. 8. Parcel-carriers.-Pen or pocket knives are provided with a metal parcel-carrier A, which is hooked or channelled to receive the string at E of the parcel, and is adapted to slide between the covers of the knife. The carrier is prevented from sliding out of the knife by means of projections F, F' and a slot D engaging the rivets E<2>, E<3> E<1>. The carrier is moved into position for use by means of a projection B, and when not in use the hooked part E of the carrier fits into grooves G, G' so as to be flush with the back of the knife. According to the Provisional Specification, the carrier may be hinged to the knife.
Patent GB-190728325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with a Process and Apparatus for the Continuous and Simultaneous Drawing and Twisting of Textile Slivers.
Inventor: CASABLANCAS FERNANDO
Filed: 1907-12-24
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 28,325. Casablancas, F. Dec. 24. Rollers and roller heads ; combined drawing and twisting arrangements; spinning and twisting machines with twisting-arrangements at delivery.-The twist is imparted to the sliver by rotating either the receiving or the delivery rollers about the axis of the sliver, as well as about their own axes as usual, means being provided by which the twist is caused to extend the whole length of the sliver between the receiving and delivery rollers. The twist is temporary or permanent according as the delivery or receiving rollers are given the additional rotation. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show, diagrammatically, arrangements in which the delivery rollers e are rotated about the axis of the sliver h for giving to it a temporary twist. In the arrangements shown in Figs. 2 and 3, a porcupine roller c is employed as shown, for the purpose of exerting a combing- action on the sliver, and in that shown in Fig. 3, an auxiliary pair of rollers g is employed for the purpose of causing the sliver to engage properly with the teeth of the porcupine roller c. Fig. 4 shows, diagrammatically, the arrangement employed when the receiving-rollers a are rotated about the axis of the sliver, the ball of the sliver h' being in this case drawn from a receptacle v, which rotates with the rollers a. Fig. 5 shows the method of mounting and driving the delivery rollers. The rollers e are carried near the mouth of a ring k, which is mounted on a second ring b having teeth b<1> on its upper edge for engaging with corresponding teeth on the axles of the rollers. Both rings are sufficiently large to allow the hand to be introduced for the purpose of cleaning them and for arranging the sliver, and are provided with teeth s<1>, d', or other arrangements by which they may be driven independently of one another. They may be mounted on ball bearings, as shown. The rollers are pressed together by bow springs u, the strength of which is regulated by screws x, and flexible bow springs or brushes t are provided to prevent the sliver from adhering to the rollers. The whole is provided with a cover o, as shown. Similar mechanism is provided in the case of the receiving-rollers, except that in this case the parts are arranged in an inverted position, the rollers being mounted at the lower ends of the rings corresponding to b, k.
Patent GB-190800588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Belts
Inventor: ADAIR JOHN
Filed: 1908-01-10
Granted: 1909-02-10
Abstract: 588. Adair, J. Jan. 10. Belt and band fastenings.-A belt-fastening consists of a metal plate P, Fig. 1, folded inwards to receive the terminals of the belt. A screw and nut s<1>, or pin s<2>, may be used to ensure the retention of the belt ends. To prevent the fastener from catching, a piece of leather L is attached to the plate at one end and stitched or stuck to the belt at the other end. The plate may take the form of a flattened slightly bent tube, divided across the middle of one surface for the passage of the belt, and having gripping-teeth ; it may also be used with the terminals bent and passed in at one end. The plate may be constructed in two parts P<1>, P<2>, Fig. 4, each half receiving one end of the belt and being formed with projections having seats for tubes T', through which pass connecting-bolts C. A spring x is held between the hooked ends of the bolts C and the plate or tube P', and nuts are placed on the other ends of the bolts to adjust the tension. The plate p<2> may be provided with projecting guides, in which slides a plate for holding the spring, and on which seats are provided for a U-bolt connecting the plates P<1>, P', as described above. The sliding plate is strengthened by means of corrugations. In another modification, the seats for the bolts C are not provided, the spring x enclosing and retaining the bolts in position ; the plate p<2> and belt end are narrowed in this case, while the plate is made longer than before. A claw P', Fig. 10, extends the seat for the spring. In another modification, the tubes P', P' are used at right-angles to the belt with the bolts C passing transversely through them.
Patent GB-190803360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Furnaces for Drying and, if wanted, Charring Peat, Saw-dust and the like.
Inventor: EKELUND NILS KARL HERMAN
Filed: 1908-02-14
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 3360. Ekelund, N. K. H. Feb. 14. Drying - furnaces ; charging and discharging ; charges, agitating.-A furnace or apparatus for drying or charring peat, sawdust, &c. comprises a number of chambers 1, 2, 3, &c. through which the materials are carried in a special manner by special scrapers, and which are heated by furnace gases or steam passing downwardly through flues or jackets beneath them. The chambers communicate by means of passages 7, 8, 9, and the flues communicate by means of passages 13, 14, 15, an outlet 16 being provided for the escape of the gases to the chimney. The scrapers 19, which are mounted upon the conveyers 17, are so arranged that the material in contact with the heating- surface is removed to give place to materials which are more remote from the surface. Each scraper consists of horizontal members 20, 21, Fig. 3, connected by a cross-piece 22, the upper member being provided with rollers which run upon rails 24. The rails are provided with fixed scrapers 25 which determine the thickness of the layer of material moved forward. The scrapers may have the upper member 21 in the form of a simple bar, or they may be formed as shown in Fig. 5. In the latter case, the scraper consists of a curved member 41 with pins 23 which run on the rails 24, and the fixed member comorises a bar attached by rods 43 to a bar 42 fixed in the side walls. The fire-place is arranged at 12 and is adapted to burn preferably peat powder. A furnace of the kind described in Specification No. 26,174, A.D. 1907, may be used. If steam is to be used, the bottoms of the drying- chambers are arranged as steam jackets communicating through the passages 13, 14, 15. The conveyers 17 project at one end beyond the furnace wall, and are enclosed by removable hoods 26 which allow inspection. The communicating- passages of the drying-chambers as well as the outlet 10 are provided with crushing-rollers 38. Air is admitted at the ends of the chambers through valve-controlled openings 29, and escapes at the other ends through openings 30 to a chamber provided at its top with a damper-controlled outlet and at the bottom with an exhaust fan. When charring is to be effected, the air opening is closed. Material is fed into the furnace from a hopper 36 which discharges on to a conveyer in the chamber 35, which is provided with a chimney. The drying-chambers are separated by fire-proof vaults or plates 27 of cast iron. If plates are used, they are mounted in slots in the side walls. The edges of the plates 27 may overlap or engage in any other suitable manner to allow for expansion without permitting the peat &c. to drop through.
Patent GB-190807510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Road Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: ROBINSON CHARLES
Filed: 1908-04-04
Granted: 1909-04-05
Abstract: 7510. Robinson, C. April 4. [Cognate Application No. 7511, A.D. 1908, dated April 4.] Locomotive railway and tramway vehicles; motor road vehicles.-Relates to an arrangement of springs adapted to act as guides for the axles and, in combination therewith, a driving-gear for driving two axles. In the railway or tramway vehicle, shown in Fig. 1, each axle is provided with a lever P, the upper and lower ends of which are connected to springs Q, M secured to the frame by brackets R, N, the length of flexible spring being the same. In a modification, applied to a motor road vehicle, the central spring M is replaced by two half springs. A similar arrangement may be applied to six-wheeled vehicles, and the central springs may be pivoted instead of being fixed at their centres. In the driving-gear, shown also in Fig. 2, the longitudinal shaft C drives the lower shaft E in the change-gear box D. The shaft E drives the jointed propeller shafts F, G, from which the axles are driven. In the case of a motor road vehicle or a tramcar, differential gear is provided. In the arrangement shown, the long middle spring serves to counteract the tendency of the bevel-gearing, between the shafts F, G and the axles, to thrust the axles apart.
Patent GB-190807878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Rotary Pumps and the like.
Inventor: TOD PETER
Filed: 1908-04-09
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 7878. Tod, P. April 9. Roots' - blower type formed by intergearing spurwheels. To minimize leakage, a groove in the stuffing-box or shaft is connected with the suction side of the pump chamber at a point just below the line joining the centres of the spur-wheels, thus utilizing the preliminary suction due to the separation of the teeth. Fig. 1 shows the position of the opening f, relative to the line of centres x, while Figs. 10 and 11 show the conduit h leading to the groove d in the stuffing-box a, which is provided with a gland b and packing c. The orifice f is preferably situated on the lower side of the pump shaft e, so that fluid finding its way into the groove d may drain off. During the interval in which the space between interlocking teeth is enlarging, the opening f is in communication with that space until the aperture is closed by the teeth themselves, when the space is fully open to the suction side of the pump.
Patent GB-190814775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transmitting Apparatus for Submarine Signalling.
Inventor: SCHIESSLER JOSEF
Filed: 1908-01-21
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 14,775. Schiessler, J. Jan. 21. Signals, marine and ship.-A transmitter for subaqueous signalling is arranged to transmit either spoken sounds or signals produced by a siren. For the latter purpose, steam or compressed air from a reservoir 18 is passed through a tube 17 to a siren S, which is driven electrically or otherwise and is mounted on a resonator box 13 of adjustable capacity opening laterally by a passage 14 into a vertical tube 2 and also opening by a passage 15 into a funnel chamber 6 at the top of the tube 2. The lower part of the tube 2 is rotatable and passes through the ship's bottom 3, ending in a horn 4 which can be turned in any desired direction by means of a handle 10 on a shaft 9 which also carries a pointer 11 over a scale. When it is desired to transmit spoken sounds, the compressed air or steam is directed by a cock 21 into a tube 20 the end of which carries, by means of a flexible rubber connexion, a nozzle 23 of magnetic material, which is vibrated in accordance with sounds spoken into a tube 27 by means of a permanent or electro-magnet 25 carried by a diaphragm at the end of the tube 27. The speaking-tube 27 can be adjusted vertically by a nut 29 to vary the distance between the magnet 25 and nozzle 23. A piece of soft iron of the same size as the magnet 25 is supported under the nozzle 23, and is stated to damp out vibrations due to the rubber connecting- piece. The nozzle 23 may be connected to the diaphragm of the speaking-tube by a steel wire, the magnet 25 being omitted; or the nozzle may be arranged as the core of a solenoid through which passes a strong current influenced by a microphone.
Patent GB-190815957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Stretching in Width and Winding Up Stockingette Tubular Goods and the like.
Filed: 1908-07-27
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 15,957. Union Special Maschinenfabrik Ges. Nov. 22, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Clutches hand-wheels. -A friction clutch for use in fabric-stretching machinery of the type described in Specification No. 18,386, A.D. 1906, [A bridgment Class Fabrics, Dressing, &c.], is designed to prevent too great a torque from being applied to the shaft 32, and consists of a cone 34 secured to the shaft and a hand-wheel 35 slidable and rotatable on the shaft and haviug a coned surface 36, and normally held out of engagement by means of a spring 37.