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Patent GB-190620110-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Subdividing Bulk Butter.
Inventor: BRICE NORMAN WHEATON
Filed: 1906-09-10
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 20,110. Brice, N. W. Sept. 10. Butter cutters.-A frame of battens c, Fig. 1, is movable by means of a sprocket-wheel f and chain e in the grooves d of a fixed frame b The butter in bulk is placed in a box-like receptacle, the back plate z of which is fixed to the movable frame and presses the butter through a fixed frame i of cross-wires to a stop v, which is adjustable in diagonal holes. A single wire s, one end of which is fastened to. a hinged bent lever q and tne other to a hinged arm t, cuts off required lengths of butter when the arm t is pulled down ; the wire s is kept in tension by springs r and moves in a guide-plate u. The wires k of the frame : i are kept stretched by a tension screw n, Fig. 3, which works against a stopplate o.
Patent GB-190620400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water-tube Steam Generators.
Inventor: SOLOMIAC EMILE
Filed: 1906-09-13
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 20,400. Solomiac, E. Sept. 13. Water - tube boilers; superheaters, steam; feedwater, heating; tubes, water.-Within the one casing are contained the boiler proper comprising substantially - v e r t i c a l tubes connecting horizontal drums, superheaters, an air-heater for heating the air for primary combustion, and a feedwaterbeater, the four arrangements being located in the order named with regard to the direction of the products of combustion. The drums 1 are in communication with each other through tubes 2, 3 and with the upper drums 4,5 through large return tubes. The sides and crown of the fire-box and combustion chamber are composed of water-tubes 13, 14 which may be mounted in pairs to form 0-shaped systems, or in fours to form 00-shaped systems, as shown in Fig. 8. The tubes 13, 14 communicate through pipes 20, 21, the former permitting the escape of steam to the drum 4, and the lower causing the entry of water from drum 1 into the flared end of the tube 13. The superheaters 22 consist of straight tubes connecting headers, and may be utilized as auxiliary boilers by a manipulation of suitably-arranged cocks. The air for combustion passes down the passage 33 and through the tubes 32 to the furnace, which may also be supplied directly with cold air. The feed-water may be supplied to the drum 2 either directly by the pipe 11, or after being heated in the straight pipes 36 arranged in the flue space i.
Patent GB-190622347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Control of Electric Motors.
Filed: 1906-10-09
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 22,347. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Oct. 9. Distributing; switches; transformers.-Relates to means for changing the connexions of motors on electric railway cars designed for operation on both alternating and direct current sections, wherein are employed two magnetically-actuated switches with selective means for actuating one switch or the other according to the kind of current received, such as are described in Specification No. 4711, A.D. 1906. In the present invention, both switches are controlled by a small step-down transformer E having its primary connected between the trolly B and ground in shunt to the motor circuit and in series with the winding of a magnet F, which when energized establishes a direct connexion from the trolly B to the motor-controlling switches C. The secondary of the transformer E is in series with the winding of a second magnet G adapted to close a circuit from the trolly B to ground through the primary of a transformer D. When direct current flows through the trolly wire, the magnet winding G is not actuated, while the magnet winding F is energized and raises its contacts to connect the trolly B. direct to the motor controller C for direct-current operation, and at the same time cuts a resistance H into circuit with the magnet winding so as to reduce the current flow after the switch contacts have been closed. When alternating current flows through the trolly B, the magnet G is actuated, while the current through the magnet F is not sufficient to actuate it on account of the high impedance in its circuit formed by the primary of the transformer E. As an additional means for preventing the possibility of the switch F from being actuated during alternating-current working, a short-circuited band I may be placed on the core of the operating- magnet F.
Patent GB-190626053-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wheel for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: ROSS GEORGE DOW
Filed: 1906-11-17
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 26,053. Ross, G. D. Nov. 17. Spring wheels.-Relates to that type of wheel in which an ordinary wheel with a pneumatic tyre is enclosed in an eccentric shell carrying the tyre proper. The felloe a is fitted at each side with a ring formed with concentric flanges f, f<1>, enclosing a r i n g of antifriction metal bearing against sideplates k bolted to a wooden ring h of larger diameter. A rim i<1>, carrying a solid rubber tyre i, is fitted outside the ring h. Instead of the wood ring h, a light rolled steel ring may be used.
Patent GB-190628471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Antiseptic Bandages.
Inventor: SCHULZ OTTO CARL
Filed: 1906-12-13
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 28,471. Schulz, O. C. June 6, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel.-The locking strips 15 of boxes for containing first aids for the injured are provided with hooks 18 for attachment to belts.
Patent GB-190706384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Retaining Ladies Collars, and the like, in Position
Inventor: BROOKS AMY
Filed: 1907-03-16
Granted: 1908-03-16
Abstract: 6384. Brooks, A. March 16. States of stiffeners for ladies' lace collars are made of a flat piece -of any material combining rigidity with resiliency, such as celluloid, cut to suitable shape and having hooks inserted which readily engage the material of the collar. Figs. 1, 3, and 4 show various forms of stiffeners A. The hooks a, preferably made of metal, are fixed therein at either end by manual or mechanical means, by clipping, stamping or lacing; or, they may be inserted while the stiffeners are in a plastic state. The points of the hooks preferably point in opposite directions, and are suitably curved. Specification No. 16,943, A.D. 1890, is referred to.
Patent GB-190709890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Corking-machines.
Inventor: MOERES HERMANN
Filed: 1907-04-29
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 9890. Moeres, H. April 29. Corking.-The bottle neck g is placed on the end of the compressor tube d, and a cork b is placed in the position shown through an opening a<1>. The plunger f is then brought down by the hand-lever n. When the cork reaches the lower end of the tube d, a projection f<1> on the plunger strikes the upper end of a slide p and moves it downwards, the bottle neck being pushed off the tube d by a pushing piece o attached to the slide p, and the cork being forced from the tube d into the bottle neck. On the lever n being raised, the slide p is returned to its original position by a coiled spring S. The top part x of the slide p may be adjusted by a nut z<1>, so as to alter the stroke of the slide p.
Patent GB-190709893-A (GB)
Title: Durable and Non Slipping Tread of Wood and Metal, to be used on Steps and Stairs and Landings and other like Surfaces
Inventor: NEWTON EDWIN BENNETT BRIERLEY
Filed: 1907-04-29
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 9893. Newton, E. B. B. April 29. Treads; footways, paving; coal-plates.-A tread is formed of alternate metal and wood strips, approximately equal in width, the metal strips I, Fig. 1, being secured by screws &c. to the foundation, and undercut to retain the bevelled wooden or combined wood and metal strips T ; the strips I may also be grooved on the wearing surface. In a modification shown in Fig. 4, the metal portion is made as a frame with undercut plain or grooved ribs I, and is secured by a screw or the like r passed through the wooden or combined wood and metal strips T into fixing-blocks l, or into the foundation itself. The treads may be used, in combination with glass, for pavement or other lights, and may have cross grooves to carry away water ; they are also applicable to covers for coal shoots and electric, gas, and hydraulic test boxes.
Patent GB-190710883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand-operated Brake-gear for Railway Waggons
Inventor: HILL EDWARD JACOB
Filed: 1907-05-09
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 10,883. Hill, E. J. May 9. Brakes.-A locking-device for the handles of railway-wagon brakes, of the kind described in Specification No. 15,745, A.D. 1905, comprises a rack-bar B, Figs. 2 and 3, of segmental form with radial teeth adapted to be engaged by a hook D pivoted on the pin F on the hand-lever A ; or the rack shown in Fig. 4, formed by slots in one member B<1> of an angle bar, may be used. The hook D is brought into engagement with the teeth of the rack-bar B by means of a handle E, and the point d of the hook, by passing behind the rack-bar, prevents accidental disengagement of the hook. A loop or bracket G embraces the bar B and prevents the lever from being pulled out too far from the face of the rack. A stop H supports the lever in the event of the gear giving way ; a rest J is provided for retaining the handle in the 'off' position ; and a stop limits the upward movement of the lever on the release of the brakes.
Patent GB-190711250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Milling Installations for Restricted Spaces.
Inventor: GRAEPEL HUGO
Filed: 1907-05-14
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 11,250. Graepel, H. May 14. Roller-and-breast mills.-Relates to milling installations for restricted spaces. Fig. 1 shows a view of a stationary arrangement, and Figs. 2, 3, and 4 views of a travelling or portable installation. The grain-cleaning machines, comprising a sorting-cylinder 2, separating-cylinder 8, cleaning- machine 12 with husking-machine 17 and fan 13, brushing-machine 18, and a dust filter 41, are arranged one above the other and parallel to the hori. zontal grinding-rolls 52, and, in the portable machine, to the wheel axles. The spindles of the cleaning- machines are mounted in openings in or bearings on the walls of the vehicle frame 57 or of the space 28, and connected with each other and the spindles of the rollers 52 and the grain hoist 54 by open belts. The cleaning-machines and the grinding and bolting apparatus may be arranged in separate frames in the portable machine. An elevator 55 delivers the wheat &c. from the brushing-machine to the rolls 52. The flat bolter 53 is provided with guide-bottoms 3, 4 and 4<1>, 5 reaching below, between, and above the rolls 52 ; the bottoms 3, 4 receive the products from the rolls and guide them to the interior of the bolter, where they are raised by conveying steps or ladders to the top sieves of the lower and upper halves of the sieve casing, the bottoms 4, 5 returning the coarser products to the rolls for further grinding. The rolls may be grouped together so that two or more different grinding operations can be carried on simultaneously. As shown in Figs. 2, 3, and 4, the roll 1 receives grain from the elevator I and discharges through an opening in the bottom 4 into the sack II, while grain received from the cleaning-machine passes through the elevator III, pipe IV, and an opening in the bottom 4<1> to the rolls 14. After grinding and bolting, the products which pass through the sieve are treated successively by the rolls 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and finally enter the sack V.
Patent GB-190711779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Water Purifiers.
Inventor: GARRETT GEORGE SPENCER
Filed: 1907-05-21
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 11,779. Garrett, G. S. May 21. ' Lift valves; actuating valves.-In apparatus for purifying feed-water, an oscillating receiver 12 operates a valve 34 of a solution tank 1 by means of a connecting-rod 18 and lever 24. The lever is passed through a yoke 28 and lifts the latter'by contacting with an adjustable rod 30 screwed into the yoke and carrying a weight 32. The yoke is attached to the spindle 83 of the valve. The valve has an apertured seat 39 screwed into an enlarged or strengthened part of the tank. The valve has a reduced lower end or stem 37 which fits in a chamber and is formed with longitudinal grooves communicating with an annular groove beneath the shoulder 42.
Patent GB-190713796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Trunks, Bags, Portmanteaux and the like, and for analogous uses.
Inventor: BROOKS JOHN BOULTBEE
Filed: 1907-06-14
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 13,796. Brooks, J. B., and Holt, J. June 14. Locks, key; fastenings.-A trunk, bag, portmanteau, or like fastening comprises a hasp, and a spring-pressed latch 5, having a retaining-catch 13. This catch may be raised against the spring 14 by the external knob 15, removably mounted on the pin 16, to release the latch bolt. The latch bolt can only be withdrawn by a key, the levers 7 being provided with notches 8 corresponding only to the shot position. An auxiliary spring-pressed latch 21, having a pair of bevelled noses 27, is secured to the sliding key nozzle 25 by guide-pins 23 passing through a slot in the lock casing. Withdrawal of this latch is prevented, until the bolt 5 is retracted, by projections 30 engaged by a shoulder 31 on the bolt.
Patent GB-190714185-A (GB)
Title: Method of Producing with a Base Metal Leaf as Basis a Durable Metal Leaf or Foil of Any Colour and Permanent Lustre for Stamping and Gilding Purposes.
Inventor: SIMEONS FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-06-19
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 14,185. Simeons, F., and Mainzer, J. June 19. Ornamenting metal surfaces; gildiny.-Metal foil of any desired fast colour and permanent lustre is prepared by coating aluminium foil with a lacquer having a melting-point higher than that of the binding-medium employed for fixing the foil to the ground in stamping and gilding leather, silk, books, signboards, &c. The colour which is to be given is introduced into the lacquer, and the solution is applied in the form of a fine spray and dried. Gold chloride may be used to apply gold in this way.
Patent GB-190719953-A (GB)
Title: Improved Stamp Inking Device.
Inventor: BORSCHEL HERMANN
Filed: 1907-09-06
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 19,953. Borschel, H. Sept. 6. Stamp-inking pads and the like. - For inking hand-stamps, a carriage b with rollers d is slidably mounted above a pad c in adjustable guide-rails e, which are pivoted at one end and supported at the other by a rotatable flap f, so that the position of the guides can be adjusted to cause the rollers d to press more or less firmly on the pad, and regulate the quantity of ink supplied to the stamp, which is lightly rolled along the top of the rollers d.
Patent GB-190726348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Check or Sales Books or the like.
Inventor: CLARK ROBERT
Filed: 1907-11-28
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 26,348. Clark, R. Nov. 28. Duplicating or sales books.-Relates to sales books in which the original duplicate leaves consist of a continuous strip of paper folded zigzag. To prevent the accidental unfolding of the whole strip, means are applied directly to one or more of the detachable edges so that the folds can only be separated from the whole by overcoming a certain resistance. One method is shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 being a section on line x-x. The folds of the block are at d, d, and a continuous strip e is formed by perforations g and is bound by wire stitches f to the card i inserted in the usual cover. The clip a holds the carbon paper b which readily falls, on the removal of an original and duplicate, on to the face of the next duplicate sheet. Besides the perforations at g, which are torn on removing the sheets, perforations are provided at the folds d to facilitate separation of the individual leaves. In a modification, the marginal stub (which also may be numbered, and serve for notes) may be alternatively held by a spring clip with serrated edges. The stub may also be shorter than the individual folds as in Fig. 5. In another modification, the folds d on one or more edges may be held together with gum or rubber solution, with or without the marginal stub which may be gummed. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the marginal stub is dispensed with, and wire staples l pass through a wooden or like block m and through the paper block near the upper folded edges.
Patent GB-190726825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Joints
Filed: 1907-12-04
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 26,825. Deutsches Gussr÷hren-Syndikat Akt.-Ges. Dec. 4, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Spigot-and-socket joints.-To prevent the packing in a packed spigot-and-socket joint from being blown out, a ring is inserted in a recess at the end of the socket and held therein preferably by means which allow easy insertion and removal. In Fig. 1 the ring 4 is shown applied to lead packing 2 on the left-hand side, or to rubber packing 3 as shown on the right-hand side. In this form the ring is held in position by a bayonet-joint, projecting parts 5 on the ring passing through slots in, and engaging an' undercut part 7 at the end of the socket. In a modification the parts 5 are omitted, and the ring is secured by metal caulking between the ring and the end of the socket.
Patent GB-190726932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Soldering Aluminium.
Filed: 1907-12-05
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 26,932. Harden, T., and Amalgaline, Ltd. Dec. 5. Soldering.-In soldering aluminium with a solder containing tin, zinc, and aluminium, the flux employed may be that described in Specification No. 20,615, A.D. 1905, with the omission of the tin foil, so that the flux consists of stearine, vaseline, and methylated spirit. Or stearine, or stearine with about 2 per cent of alcohol, may be employed as the flux.
Patent GB-190800878-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement on Electricity Meters for Determining the Maximum Consumption.
Filed: 1908-01-14
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 878. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, [Elektrizitõts-Akt.-Ges. vorm. Schuckert & Co.]. Jan. 14. Switches, electro-magnetic, for maximum-demand indicators. In a maximum-demand indicator of the type in which a wheel c driving a ron-return pointer b is coupled for definite intervals of time to a supply meter, the wheel c is uncoupled by electrical means controlled by contacts e, g, carried by the wheel c and an arm f respectively. The position of the arm f is controlled by a hot wire h on an electro-magnet, solenoid, or the like carrying part or the whole of the main current. The contact e, attached to the pin d which drives the non- return pointer b, is adapted to engage and close the circuit of an electro-magnet m, which uncouples the meter-driven wheel a from the gear-wheel c, allowing the latter to return to its zero position under the influence of a spring. The arc through which the contact e has to move before it comes against the contact g is proportional both to the load and to the rate of the meter so that the time taken by the contact e to reach the contact g is constant.
Patent GB-190800916-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Exhibiting Articles, especially Designed for use in Shops.
Filed: 1908-01-14
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 916. Imperial Tobacco Co. (of Great Britain and Ireland), and Bishop, P. Jan. 14. Folding boxes.-Consists in a collapsible device in which articles are exhibited for sale &c. To a front A is hinged one edge of a flexible backpiece C, the other edge fitting under a strip a<5> attached to the back of the piece A. Within the space thus formed is a collapsible stand B, consisting of a front piece b<6> secured to the piece A, sides b, b<2> hinged to the piece b<6>, a back b<3> hinged ,to the sides, and a top b<4> hinged to the back. To the top b<4> are hinged depending pieces b<5>, which fit in between the pieces b, b<2>, b<6>, b<3> and keep the whole in place. A transparent portion c<3> may be inserted in the back C.
Patent GB-190803345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pay-cashboxes.
Inventor: HIRT HANS
Filed: 1908-02-14
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 3345. Hirt, H. Feb. 14. Cash-boxes.-A pay cashbox comprises a flat case a having hinged to it a cover b. The case a has cavities d for coins, and in the lid there are holes e above each cavity, each hole being slightly smaller than its cavity and provided with inturned edges f. The box is fastened by a sliding bolt k, members i of which engage straps h on the lid, the straps h passing through holes g in the case a. Pivoted pawls m on the bolt k pass under a hinged flap z to keep the case fastened until the flap z is turned through 90 degrees by pulling on a ribbon t. A pay bill w is placed above the flap z and must be torn to allow the box to be opened when the amount marked thereon correspond with the contents of the cash-box. If the two amounts do not correspond the box can be handed intact to the cashier.
Patent GB-190804396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Noble Combing Machines.
Inventor: WHITE JOHN FRANCIS
Filed: 1908-02-27
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 4396. White, J. F. Feb. 27. [Cognate Application No. 7226, A.D. 1908, dated April 1.] Combing-machines of the Noble type having actuating-mechanism arranged beneath the comb b circles. The dabber plates a, Figs. 1 and 3, have downwardlyextending projections d carrying pins c which enter between pins e on the comb circles. The dabber plates of the outer comb circle are carried by boxes j, which are pivotally mounted on the comb carrier m by means of an elongated projection s, Fig. 7, pivoted to two elongated cheek-pieces p, screwed on to the comb carrier so as to obviate side play; or there may be two cheek-pieces on the box and a single projection on the carrier. The small comb-circle dabber plates are carried by presser plates u, each having a downwardly projecting guiderod v carrying a roller w adapted to be acted on by a cam (not shown) arranged underneath the comb circle. The small comb-circle carriers y have upwardly projecting rods z passing through and guiding the presser plates. The small steamchests 6 on which the small circle carriers rotate are supported on the usual projections 7 on the comb legs and on a bearing 5 projecting from the central bracket 2.
Patent GB-190805220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Airships and Aeroplanes.
Inventor: LESTER EDWIN JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-03-07
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 5220. Lester, E. J., and Best, W. G. March 7. Propelling; steering.- In air-ships and aerial machines propelled by fans or paddle - wheels contained in casings which are adjustable to alter the position of the inlet and outlet, two or more pairs of fans are provided, and the casings are arranged to be turned and swivelled simultaneously for steering and regulating the altitude of the machine. The casings 4 contain paddle-wheels 2 and are provided with openings which act as inlets and outlets for the air acted on by the blades 3. The wheels are mounted on shafts 6, Fig. 3, which are connected to the shaft 5 by universal joints 7 and are rotated from the motor 8 by cords and pulleys 11. The casings 4 are secured to sleeves 12 on the shafts 6 which are carried by swivelling arms 13 controlled by arms 15 connected by a rod 16. An arm 16<1>, Fig. 2, on the rod 16 is connected by cords 19 operated by a handwheel 17. The casings are rotated to alter the direction in which the air is expelled from the openings by chain-wheels 23, Fig. 3, connected by arms 22 to a ring 21, which is pivoted to a bracket 20 carried by the sleeve 12. The wheels 23 are turned by chains and cords 30, 29 passing over pulleys on a shaft 26 operated by a hand-wheel 25.