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Patent GB-190620797-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Spanner or Wrench.
Inventor: LAY WILLIAM ASHBY
Filed: 1906-09-19
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 20,797. Lay, W. A. Sept. 19. Spanners.-The movab!e jaw b<1> of a spanner or wrench has a tooth b<2> adapted to engage, in any position of the jaw, with a rack a<2> on the shank a of a fixed jaw. A spring e in a space d normally keeps the tooth in engagement with the rack. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 4514, A.D. 1892, No. 17,506, A.D. 1904, and No. 2667, A.D. 1905.]
Patent GB-190629061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Propelling & Steering Aerial Machines.
Inventor: WYNNE WILLIAM RICHARD
Filed: 1906-12-20
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 29,061. Wynne, W.R. Dec. 20. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Propelling; steering.-The driving-shaft of the screw propeller of an aerial machine is made with a flexible portion 7, so that the plane of rotation of the propeller may be adjusted for steering purposes. The part 7 is connected at one end 'to the spindle 8 of the propeller 10, and at the other end to a rod 4 connected by a sliding pin 5 to a slotted sleeve 1 attached to the motor shaft 2. The spindle 8 of the propeller is mounted on an arm 11, pivoted on a bracket 14 and adapted to be turned by a worm 16 and worm-wheel 18. The bracket 14 is pivoted on a pin 20, so that the propeller may be turned in any direction about a vertical axis.
Patent GB-190702684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Constant Pressure Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ROOS JACOBUS SIMON DE
Filed: 1907-02-02
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 2684. Roos, J.S. de. Feb. 2. Internal-combustion engines of the continuouscombustion type. The liquid-fuel injector shown in Fig. is described in connexion with a fours t r o k e-cycle constantpressura engine. During the early part of the suction stroke, the valve 6 is raised from its seat by a projection 21 on the cam 20, Fig. 5, and opens communication between the cylinders 28 and a ribbed vaporizing-chamber 3. After the closing of the valve, the reduced pressure in the chamber 3 induces a charge of fuel through the inlet port 16, the controlling-valve 17 of which has been previously opened by the movement of the cam-roller in the recess 23 of the actuating- cam 20. The bell-crank lever 18 which raises the valve 6 also lifts the valve 17 by depressing the end 25 of the lever 24. During the compression stroke, hot air from the cylinder is forced past the ball-valve 30, and the non-return valve 13 into the chamber 3 and thus serves, in conjunction with the heated walls of the sprayer, to vaporize the fuel. The increasing pressure of the vaporized fuel in the chamber 3 is relieved at the commencement of the working stroke by the opening of the valve 6, which remains in its open position during the whole of the stroke. The double-seated plug 8 is provided with a screw surface which facilitates the more complete vaporization of the fuel. The lift of the fuel inlet valve 17 may be regulated by a governor. During normal working the air-admission valve is opened during the latter half of the suction stroke.
Patent GB-190708728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Control of Valves by Steam Pressure.
Inventor: WEISS MATTHIAS
Filed: 1907-04-15
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 8728. Weiss, M., and Jungwirth, S. April 15. Compound engines; valves and valve gear.-A combined fluid-actuated and mechanical or electric gear for operating lift or piston distributing-valves is shown in the Figures. The lift valves 1, 2, auxiliary pistons 10, and auxiliary valves 7 are co-axial. One face of each piston 10 is always under steam pressure, the other being subject to steam and exhaust alternately. The valves 7 are mechanically or electrically actuated and may be of the oscillating type, as in Fig. 1, or of the piston type as in Fig. 2. The auxiliary exhaust pipes 12 may contain throttle valves to control the speed of the main valves. The stems of the valves 7 are shown under the control of closing-springs 16 and electro-magnets e, the circuits of which, are made and broken by an insulated switch plate 17 mounted on the main shaft .and having contact surfaces 18, 19 connected with a suitable current source. The contact-pins 22, 23, which are connected to electro-magnets, are carried by an arm 30 under the control of a hand-wheel 31, Fig. 6, or a governor. An arrangement applied to a compound engine having a reversing-switch is described in the Specification.
Patent GB-190713020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Photo Mechanical Colour Printing.
Inventor: SCHUSTER RUDOLF
Filed: 1907-06-05
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 13,020. Schuster, R. June 5. Photo-mechanical printing.-In the production of colour-printing formes by the use of chromated gelatine paper, the paper is damped and stretched in a damped state prior to its use in the production of the forme. The stretching is effected by squeegeeing the paper well both ways, before and after sensitizing, on to a smooth surface, or by rolling upon a glazing-machine, or by hanging it up and weighting it on one side.
Patent GB-190715862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Sweeping and Cleansing Road Surfaces.
Inventor: EMERSON ALFRED STUTSON
Filed: 1907-07-10
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 15,862. Emerson, A. S. July 10. Elevating sweepings into receptacles; scraping- machines; sweeping- m a c h i n e s.-Roads are swept by a rotary brush v with elastic metal bristles which project the mud, dust, &c. through a conduit n into a closed receptacle a, mounted on wheels b and propelled by foot power or otherwise. A conveyer consisting of slats mounted on chains m serves to transfer to the receptacle a any matter projected from the brush which fails to reach the upper aperture of the conduit n. Between the lower end of this conveyer and the brush v is a small travelling apron w. The brush v, chains m, and apron ware driven from the road wheels b through chain and sprocket gearing and clutches. The conduit n is pivoted on the upper shaft k of the conveyer, and to it are secured means for adjusting the level of the brush ; these consist of a vertically adjustable castor-wheel 3 and a rod z with an adjustable spring y bearing against an adjustable nut 2, the other end of the rod z moving in a guide in the receptacle a. A series of scrapers 4, pivoted on brackets 5, loosens the mud &c. in front of the brush, and can be moved into or out of contact with the ground by a hand-lever 7 through link-work 6. In a modification, the apparatus is pushed instead of pulled, the brush being foremost. Behind the brush is placed a shield or scraper, consisting of separately pivoted spring sections, which returns to the brush any matter projected to an insufficient height. The conduit n is in this case supported by linkwork connected to a pivoted hand-lever, adjustable by a ratchet and pawl. In a larger modification, propelled by a petrol motor, a supplementary conveyer distributes the refuse within the receptacle a. A sand-distributor may be applied to the machines.
Patent GB-190722226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Checking and Recording Sales and other Cash Takings.
Inventor: FIELDING HARRY FITTON PENDLEBU
Filed: 1907-10-09
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 22,226. Fielding, H. F. P. Oct. 9. Drawings to Specification. Duplicating or sales books ; book-keeping ; indexing.-Cash or credit transactions are recorded in duplicating sales books containing alternate unperforated and carbonized perforated sheets, each with a margin on the right side for binding, the perforations dividing the alternate sheets transversely into slips or checks and also in one form vertically so that each slip may be easily torn into two. Each slip may be numbered consecutively, and preferably has also a letter combination common to each book and designating the owner, while the top slip may be used to carry forward the totals from the last sheet. Books of varying colours or tinted papers may be used to distinguish one district from another. The books may be used with box files and indexing and sorting apparatus as a complete checking system.
Patent GB-190726843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Apparatus.
Inventor: FORCE WILLARD BURDETTE
Filed: 1907-12-04
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 26,843. Force, W. B., and Plowman, A. S. Dec. 4. Sale apparatus ; castes. - Several columns of goods are arranged in a common casing 1, each column being provided with a separate prepayment mechanism and all such mechanisms being operated from a common spindle 16. The casing has a removable front 2 with a projecting member 7 which, when the front is closed, holds a hinged shoot 5 for directing the goods on to a front shelf 4. Delivery mechanism.-The goods in packets are piled in containers 6, the lowest packet being delivered by the finger 29 of a spring-raised arm 25 which is pivoted at 24 to a lower arm 22. This arm is pivoted to a frame 14 at 23, the pivot also carrying a lever 10. After prepayment, the lever 10 being in the position shown in dotted lines, Fig. 4, when the operating-spindle 16 is rotated, a cam 17 engages a pin 18 on the lever so that the ejector is operated to deliver the lowest packet. A spring 27 returns the ejector to the normal position. Coin action.-The coin inserted in a slot 3 passes down shoots 8, 9, and strikes the pin 18, depressing the lever 10 from the indenture 20 in the frame 14, there being sufficient friction normally to keep the boss 19 in engagement with the indenture. Fraud, preventing ; returning coin.-One side of the coin shoot 8 is pivoted and connected by links 12, 34, 35, 37 to the shaft 16, whereby the shoot is opened at each operation and cleared of counterfeits &c., which are detained by the usual devices. When the goods are exhausted, an arm on a following weight engages an arm 41 of the link 34, throwing open the pivoted side of the shoot and retaining it in this position to return any further coin that may be inserted to the operator.
Patent GB-190726893-A (GB)
Title: A Kettle with an Egg Boiling Compartment.
Inventor: HANNEMAN LOUIS JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1907-12-05
Granted: 1908-12-07
Abstract: 26,893. Hanneman, L. J. R. Dec. 5. Kettles.-A kettle has in addition to the ordinary opening 6 an opening 3 in the top for the insertion of an inner vessel 1, in which eggs &c. may be cooked. This vessel is supported by a flange 2 at the top and has a lid 4, which serves also to close the opening when the inner vessel is removed. The handle of the kettle may be movable. The lids 4, 5 may be interchangeable.
Patent GB-190728209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Driving Gear.
Inventor: HUMPHREYS FRANK
Filed: 1907-12-21
Granted: 1908-12-21
Abstract: 28,209. Humphris, F. Dec. 21. Toothed gearing.-Relates to gearing of the class in which a pinion with hemispherical-ended teeth gears with a circular row of holes in a rotary disk, as described in Specifications No. 10,144, A.D. 1904, and Nos. 17,217 and 17,608, A.D. 1906. The boles b in the disk B have flaring mouths and hemispherical bottoms b<1> to fit the hemispherical addenda a<1> of the teeth a upon the pinion A. The diameter of the teeth a on the pitch line is about 0.7 of the pitch. The teeth a have their roof portions of elongated form in cross-section, as shown in Fig. 5. The major axis x x of each oval section extends at right-angles to the direction of motion y y of the tooth. The bottoms of the holes may have perforations d to permit the escape of grit &c.
Patent GB-190800550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Pocket Cameras.
Inventor: COLVILE ZELIE ISABELLE
Filed: 1908-01-09
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 550. Colvile, Z. I. Jan. 9. Cameras.-The body of a collapsible camera is constructed of wooden sides grooved to receive slotted metal tubes carrying the blind rollers, and of end plates of metal fixed on to the ends of the tubes forming a box to take the lens and other parts when the camera is collapsed. The bellows K, Fig. 1, is attached to the front part of the camera and turns inside out when the camera is collapsed. The lens and fittings are supported by flaps E. Hinge pins e are retained in grooves in the walls D by plates F, Fig. 2, one of which is notched at f, and covered with a sliding plate f<1> with a similar notch f<3>. The flaps may slide as well as turn, and when the notches f, f<3> register on moving the plate f<1> the flaps E move so as to engage in the notches, which hold them in the extended position. The lens board engages the flaps by pins h, Fig. 7, engaging in slots e2. On the lens board is a sliding plate J, which engages with slanting slots e' by pins j<1>, and with an elongated slot j<3>. This arrangement allows for focusing by sliding the plate J, the slots e<2> guiding the lens forward or backward. For attaching the dark slide, guides e are formed in the back of the frame, and a metal bar o is secured across the back. The bar has a flange o<1> at one edge to retain the slide when the shutter is drawn, and carries a spring o<2> pressing the slide to the front. A spring o<3> on the opposite sides of the frame is V-shaped, so that when the slide is inserted, it bears against the inner arm of the spring so that the outer arm is turned up and presses the back of the slide. A view-finder P is secured to one side of the camera. Shutters.-The rollers are mounted in tubes B. The spring roller carries a disk l, with a handle l<1>, which is mounted on a cross-pin l<3> and is pressed up by a spring l<4> into position for winding. After winding, the handle is turned down, and a nose l<2> engages the short arm m<1>, Fig. 8, of a pointer M provided with a spring m<2>. Thereby the pointer turns according to the shutter-spring tension, and thus serves as an indicator for the speed of the shutter. In connexion with the other roller, the end n, Fig 2, of the bar N is hooked or bent down to engage with notches in a winding- drum l<5> for the set and open positions of the shutter. The shutter is released by pressing the other end n<2>, and a turn-button allows the release bar to be held in either the engaged or disengaged position,
Patent GB-190803989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks for Doors of Water-closets, Bathrooms, and other Chambers.
Inventor: CARON PAUL JOSEPH EDOUARD
Filed: 1908-02-21
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 3989. Caron, P. J. E. Feb. 21. Handles.-The bolt of a lavatory door is actuated by a handle O, E, which, when the bolt is retracted, hangs in a slot in the door, the handle being so weighted by cutting away a portion that part of it projects on each side of the door, as shown.
Patent GB-190805143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Trucks.
Inventor: ROHLFING JOHN MICHAEL
Filed: 1908-03-06
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 5143. Rohlfing, J. M. March 6, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Axle-trucks or undercarriages; axlebox guiding-arrangements.-Diamondframe and other axle-trucks are constructed so as to enable the axles and bolster to be readily removed. The journal boxes are made in two parts, the upper portion F being integral with the side frame, while the lower portion G is secured by removable pins H, I, about either of which this portion may pivot when the other pin is removed. The stops L, L' against which the journal brass abuts are provided one on each portion of the journal box, and on the portion F there is also cast a stop P for the wedge used above the brass. A groove O for the dust-guard is closed on all sides when the box is shut. The croos-bars M, if provided, may either be formed integral with the portions G, as shown in Fig. 1, or secured to extensions m, Fig. 3, of the side frame. The bolster C is retained by means of key - pieces D which fit in grooves A, B formed respectively in the columns and the bolster. The key-pieces are supported by a lip E, which is formed, for instance, on the spring cap, and preferably enters a recess e in the key-pieces. When the lip E is removed, the keypieces slip down and the bolster can then be withdrawn.
Patent GB-190805390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lightning Arresters
Inventor: STRUBLE JACOB BAKER
Filed: 1908-03-10
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 5390. Struble, J. B. March 10. Lightning-arresters.-An arrester comprising a spark-gap and a damping-device is held in position in an insulating-casing by attachments to the casing which form the terminals for the arrester. Fig. 1 is a sectional plan view of one form, and Fig. 2 is a sectional elevation on the line II-II of Fig. 1. The resistance 5 which may be of pulverized carborundum has side contact-plates 6, one of which touches the head 10 of a terminal 9 while the other touches an insulating-sheet 7, which has perforation to form a spark-gap. A metal plate 8 touches the sheet 7 and is connected through the head 10 with the other terminal 9. The contact portions are made resilient, as shown in Fig. 2. The whole is enclosed in an insulating-casing 1 which has a cap 3 secured by cement. In modifications, the elements are not wholly enclosed by the casing, and the contacts are made by screws and conducting-strips.
Patent GB-190809363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Regenerative Accumulators.
Inventor: NOTBOHM CARL
Filed: 1908-04-30
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 9363. Notbohm, C., and Estner, O. April 30. Steam' generation by direct contact of steam.-In the water-space of a regenerative accumulator is placed an. irregular-shaped casing containing guides which form a number of slit-like nozzles. Exhaust steam passes into the casing and through the nozzles, inducing a flow of water from the lowest parts of the water-space. The exhaust steam entering at A passes into a chamber b and through a nozzle d, thus inducing a current of water from a space c. This action is repeated at the succeeding nozzles f, any number of which may be used. Finally, the mixed steam and water pass into the space h by way of a channel g. The steam generated passes through a separator k into a collector l.
Patent GB-190813062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fittings for Braces.
Inventor: PATCHING ALEXANDER WHEELER
Filed: 1908-06-19
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 13,062. Patching, A. W., and Smithson, J. S. June 19. Braces.-In pulley-brace fittings of the type in which a pivoted lever D, Figs. 1 and 2, opens outwardly against a spring C, to allow a tab on the trousers to be placed over the pulley, means are provided for maintaining the spring C against side movement. For this purpose, prongs c on the spring take into recesses at' in the edge of the main blank that is bent to form the scroll through which the webbing loop passes. The usual notches for the prongs may also be provided in the lever. In addition, a struok-up projection or recess a<3> on the blank engages with a recess or projection c<1> on the spring.
Patent GB-190816029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Apparatus.
Inventor: COBB ARTHUR MIDDLETON
Filed: 1908-07-28
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 16,029. Cobb, A. M. July 28. Telephones. - In a telephone headset, two annular members 5 of leather or other flexible material are supported over the ears by buckled straps 9, 13, passing over the top and back of the head, and by a strap 15 tied under the chin. Secured to the members 5 are metal casings 6 containing receivers 16 provided with annular flanges 17 and flexible rings 18 to fit over the ears. The transmitter 19 is fixed to a U-shaped spring 21, extending on both sides of the face and secured adjustably to the casing 6 by the slot 22 and ball- and-socket joint 24, 25. The ball 24 is rigid with the threaded pin 23 so that the transmitter can be fixed in any position by the thumb-nut 28.
Patent GB-190816473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boosters for Train Lighting Systems and the like.
Inventor: STANSFIELD WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-08-05
Granted: 1909-11-05
Abstract: 16,473. Stansfield, W., and Hatt, J. J. Aug. 5. Distributing; lighting, systems of.-In a supply system using a battery or fly-wheel set, or both, to maintain a constant voltage on the supply mains as described in Specification No. 12,704, A.D. 1908, a booster is employed having differential field windings and a shunt winding which is in series with a temperature-coefficient resistance. As applied to train-lighting, a motor M across mains P, N supplied by a generator G drives a booster B, which is in series with a battery A and is provided with a series field S' in opposition to a shunt field S'. The field S' is in series with a resistance C of iron or other material having a positive temperaturecoefficient. The winding S' is energized only when the generator is supplying current, a solenoid D' drawing up its core D, on which are contactorsd, d<1> for the contacts 1, 2, 3, 4. When the generator ceases to supply current, the core D drops and the contacts 5, 6, 7 and 8, 9 are bridged, cutting out the field S<4>, reversing the booster connexions, and cutting in from the contact 6 a field S<3>. The field S<3> is in series with a resistance having a negative temperature-coefficient, and may either be connected across the battery, in which case its strength depends upon the extent to which the battery is charged, or may be connected across the mains, in which case the contact 6 is placed between the contacts 8, 9. A winding S<2> on the motor field connected across the booster armature may oppose the ordinary shunt winding S<5>. In a modification, the winding S<3> is connected permanently across the battery and in series with a resistance, which is short-circuited when the core D falls. The motor M may have an additional winding in series with its armature, or, for train-lighting systems, in series with the series field S<4> of the booster. The switch D, D' may be operated by hand.
Patent GB-190817259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Nut-locks.
Inventor: EDWARDS ARTHUR ERNEST
Filed: 1908-08-17
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 17,259. Edwards, A. E., [Haag, J. J.]. Aug. 17. Locking nuts.-A nut 2 is formed with an annular groove 3, provided with rounded teeth 4, which are engaged by a claw 6<1> on a resilient tongue 6 stamped in a washer 5. The washer has a flat edge 5<1> engaging a flat 1<1> on the bolt 1. The claw slips over the teeth 4 when the nut is turned in either direction.
Patent GB-190819572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Point Operating Mechanism for Railways and Tramways.
Inventor: LIST OTTO
Filed: 1908-09-17
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 19,572. List, 0., and Atkinson, T. N. Sept. 17. Points and switches, railway or tramway, operating mechanically from the vehicles. Sunk in a trough D in the track is a switch member D<1> pivoted at D<2> and having camfaces D<3>, D' and a forked end D<5> adapted to engage a pin C<2 >on the stretcher-bar C'. Secured on the vehicle is a sliding rod E<1> carrying a roller E' which is kept in a raised position by the spring E<3> but is adapted to be depressed by the pedal plate E<4>. The rod E' is arranged, when depressed, to engage the left or right side of the member D' or two rods may be mounted on the vehicles. The roller runs on the bottom flange D<6> and after moving the points over it is automatically raised from the trough by the inclined end of the flange. If desired the flange may be provided with inclines at both the entering and leaving end and the spaces at the sides of the member D'that admit the operating-rods may be provided with covering- plates which can be operated by any authorized person so as to prevent the operation of the points. The Provisional Specification also describes a modified operating-rod which carries at its lower end a wedge or inclined surface.