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Patent GB-190704900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knuckle Joints for the Stays of Vehicle Hoods and other Articles.
Inventor: WARWICK FREDERICK GEORGE
Filed: 1907-02-28
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 4900. Warwick, F. G. Feb. 28. Hinges; stays.-The ends of stays for vehicle hoods and other articles are hinged to the pins c, Fig. 1, of a connecting-link, which is formed with a cross-piece b terminating in shoulders f adapted to abut against the shoulders g of the stay ends. The joint is kept rigid, when the stay is opened out, by sliding over it a sleeve which may be kept in position by means of a set-screw, or a spring- controlled catch on one part adapted to engage a hole or holes in the other part ; or the sleeve and stay arms may be screw-threaded. In another arrangement, shown in Fig. 3, the stay i has a reduced endj, round which is coiled a spiral spring k bearing against the shoulder and one end of the sleeve n. When the notch o is twisted out of engagement with the pin p, the spring forces the sleeve over the joint. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act 1902,to Specifications No. 3363, A.D. 1882, [Abridgment Class Road vehicles], No. 20,935, A.D. 1904, and Nos. 21,041 and 22,734, A.D. 1905.]
Patent GB-190709465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Submarine Mines.
Inventor: BERGSTROEM AXEL EDVIN THEODOR
Filed: 1907-04-23
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 9465. Bergstr÷m, A. E. T. April 23. Explosive mines.-An electro-magnetic locking- device is arranged on the mine itself instead of on the mooring. It consists of an electro-magnet 7 adapted to attract a spring-controlled armature 3 and thereby to release a hinged pin 2 from a mooring 5 to allow the mine 1 to rise to the operative depth determined by the length of the main mooring-cable 10. To sink the mine anew out of action, an auxiliary anchor is attached to the pin 2. The Provisional Specification also mentions the use of electro-magnets in the mine for the purpose of attracting the same to passing ships, and of a push switch for firing the mine when it impacts against the ship.
Patent GB-190711138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signal Indicating Devices for Locomotives.
Inventor: ZEPPELIN FERDINAND GRAF VON
Filed: 1907-05-13
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 11,138. Zeppelin, Ferdinand, Graf von. May 13. Indicators, station, stopping-place, and like.-The apparatus described in Specification No. 2119, A.D. 1905, is modified to increase considerably the effective circumference of the disk therein described by substituting for it a drum with a spiral groove into which a helical ring is inserted ; this ring carries projections which actuate the mechanism for giving the signals. The shaft 3 carries the drum 4 with ribs 5 forming helical grooves in which fits a ring 6 with projections at the required positions. The pin 10 is adjusted by means of the-screw 12 and nut 13 in the piece 8, which slides along the shaft 9 so as to follow the spiral 5 on the drum 4. Each projection on the helical ring rocks the piece 8 about the shaft 9, depresses the links 14 which rock on the roller 25 and so lifts the links 15, 16 and rotates the sbaft 7 to release the mechanism as in the abovementioned Specification. The device for giving special signals is also modified. The pointer 18 is mounted on the shaft 19 rotating and sliding in the hollow shaft 3. The shaft 19 is turned together with the pointer 18 to its required position so as to actuate the special signal when required. The shaft 19 is then pushed back to cause the wheels 20, 23 to engage, and in this position the stop 21 comes into line with the lever 24, which at the proper time is released to actuate the signals as in the above-mentioned Specification.
Patent GB-190711693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Show Tins for Biscuits, Confectionery and so forth.
Inventor: CHAPMAN EDMUND WALTER
Filed: 1907-05-18
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 11,693. Chapman, E. W. May 18. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Displaying and storing.-To convert an ordinary biscuit, confectionery, or like tin into a display tin, a sheet of glass d is secured in .position resting on the contents of the tin by an adjustable frame consisting of pivoted members a<1>, a<2>, a<3>, a<4>. The frame members are beaded at b<1>, and the free end of the bar a<4> is inserted under the beading at x. The bar a<4> is provided with a stud or handle f.
Patent GB-190720788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Batteries for Medical Purposes.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1907-09-18
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 20,788. Haddan, H. J., [Thompson, W., and Martin, J. C.]. Sept. 18. Medical batteries. - A metallic cylinder made in two parts 10, 11, Figs. 1 and 2, rotatably connected at 26 contains in one part 11 a dry cell B, and in the other part 10 an induction coil with means for regulating the strength of the current by relative rotation of the parts. The zinc element of the cell is in contact with the case and the carbon element 1 is connected through a clip 2, shaft 3, and core 4 to the interrupter 5. A reducing sleeve 9, Figs. 1 and 8, sliding over the coils is moved by the action of a spiral cam 15, and the current strength is indicated by marks on the case, as at 27, Fig. 2. The ends of the secondary coil are connected to the case and to an insulated cap 22.
Patent GB-190726171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Associating, Folding, and Delivering Mechanism for Printing Machines.
Inventor: FIRM JOSEPH LANNISON
Filed: 1907-11-26
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 26,171. Firm, J. L. Jan. 25, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Folding paper; associating and collecting apparatus; delivery apparatus; cutting - apparatus. -In a web-perfecting machine, two sets of longitudinally folded webs are fed to a cylinder provided with two sets of cutters, transverse folders, and delivery apparatus, so that two sets of folded papers are delivered at each semi-revolution of the cylinder. As shown, three e four - page webs are slit by three slitters 6, and .the six webs are folded longitudinally by folders A, A<1>, B, B<1>, C, and one not shown. The three double webs from the lefthand f olders are associated and passed over rolls to a cylinder F, where they are impaled on pins 10. The webs are cut by knives 11 coacting with matrices 12 in a cylinder D, and are then transversely folded by a folder 21, which acts radially at an opening 18 and forces the fold between rollers 19, 20 and thence to tapes 22, 23 and a flyer 29, which delivers the folded sheets to an apron 30. The sheets are released from the impaling-pins by a cam 54 on the folder 21, which acts on the spring-controlled lever 50 carrying the pins. Three folded sheets from the folders A', B, B' are simultaneously passed through rollers 113, 114, and are cut, folded, and delivered by exactly similar mechanism arranged on the other side of the cylinder F. The webs may be associated in various ways. The Specification, in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also the modification shown in Fig. 2. In this form the six webs are associated to form a single product, and one of the delivery tapes is,idle. The left-hand set of webs are cut by a knife 11 on the cylinder F, and a matrix 12 on cylinder D ; after these have been cut, the second set of webs are guided to the cylinder F by rollers 203, 204, 200, 202 and are associated over the set of cut webs, so that when cut by the knife 11, and a matrix 201 in the cylinder 200, the outer sheets are slightly longer than the inner ones, and so the outermost sheet is of suitable length for a cover. - The associated product is folded by a blade 21 and delivered by a band 30. The knife, holders, and matrix blocks are preferably interchangeable. The number of folders may be increased. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190727124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ROCHE HUGUES JOSEPH EMILE AUGU
Filed: 1907-12-07
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 27,124. Roche, H. J. E. A. Dec. 15, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-In oil-engines having a combustion chamber B separated by a narrow neck C from the cylinder D, the capacity of the combustion chamber is adjusted by a piston E controlled by a hand-wheel E<2>, or by the governor. The fuel may be injected into the, neck C. or the chamber B during the compression stroke in four-stroke cycle engines, or during the introduction of compressed air on the instroke in those working on a two-stroke cycle. The Specification, in the original form, as published under the Act of 1901 comprises also a separate combustion chamber B, Fig. 3, in which works a piston H driven from the crank-shaft by a crank at ninety degrees behind the main crank ; the piston may be adjustable relatively to its cross-head. If the combustion chamber is situated at the side of the cylinder the crank of the piston H leads the main crank. The piston H clears the chamber B of combustion products. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190728145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Kite Flying.
Inventor: AHRENS ERNST
Filed: 1907-12-20
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 28,145. Ahrens, E. Dec. 20. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid.) Kites.-A kite " messenger " is made in the form of a ship, which, when its sails are spread, moves up the string to the kite and returns with lowered sails. The ship a has a mast f and a mainsail g, to the upper yard h of which elastic strings k are connected. The yard h is provided with a hook i, which projects through a board r fixed to the masthead, and is engaged by a hook n at the end of a rod m. The ship is suspended from the string by wheels b mounted on the board r. The ship sails up the string until the rod m, striking a spring buffer p, is driven backwards and releases the hook i. This allows the sail to be lowered by the elastic cords k, and the ship is returned down the string by gravity. Such "messengers" may be used for sending up different advertisements without its being necessary to pull the kite down.
Patent GB-190803338-A (GB)
Title: Method and Means for Closing Bottles, Jars, Canisters and other Receptacles or Orifices.
Inventor: COMINGS WILLIAM RIGHTER
Filed: 1908-02-14
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 3338. Comings, W. R. Feb. 14. Stoppers.-Expansible and contractile stoppers, Fig. 1, of paper, leather, rubber, celluloid, metal &c. for closing bottles, jars, canisters, and other receptacles are made with box-pleated folds 32, Fig. 9, preferably of such a character that the pleats meet or nearly meet to form a practically unbroken surface where they come in contact with the receptacle. The stopper, Fig. 10, is made with a conical base, similarly pleated, and expanded by pressing down a tightly-fitting disk 15. In a modification, Fig. 14, the sides of the stopper 20 are pressed against the receptacle by forcing down a conical pleated distender 22, which is conveniently locked by bending over, as shown in Fig. 17, a strip 23 of metal attached beneath the stopper to a disk 21. A seal may subsequently be placed over the locking-strip. In a further modification, Fig. 12, the stopper has a flat base, and the movement of the distender 22 is limited by a platform or stop 19. The distender may be replaced by jointed levers, taper lids, plugs, or other mechanical devices. In Fig. 22, the pleats of the stopper are welded together at the top 29 but are left loose at the bottom. In some cases, the distender is dispensed with, and the stopper is filled with a suitable jellylike or elastic material over which is secured a disk, by pressing on which the stopper is expanded.
Patent GB-190807596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Musical Instruments.
Inventor: MARSHALL JOSEPH HERBERT
Filed: 1908-04-06
Granted: 1909-04-06
Abstract: 7596. Marshall, Sir J. H., and Gunton, F. W. April 6. Automatic instruments ; pianofortes. -In an automatic a l l y - operated grand pianoforte, auxiliary keys such as D are pivoted behind the balance rail in butts C' carried by a transverse rail C, and are so arranged that the extent of movement at their points of actuation is substantially the same as that of the manual keys. Springs D<2> retain the keys D in the position shown, and members B<2> pivoted to the keys B enter slots D<4> in the key D, and are provided with nuts B<4> which abut against the keys D, so that the relative positions of the auxiliary and manual keys can be adjusted. A spring B<5> tends to depress the rear end of the key B. The auxiliary keys may be pivoted below the manual keys, being connected to the automatic mechanism by rods passing through the front ends of the manual keys ; or the manual keys may be otherwise arranged to operate the action directly.
Patent GB-190810257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bakers' Oven Lights.
Inventor: MELVIN JOHN
Filed: 1908-05-12
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 10,257. Melvin, J. May 12. Gas Lamps for bakers' ovens.-In apparatus for illuminating the interior of a bakers' oven, the window is hinged to a frame separate from the box containing the light, so that the cleaning of the window may be facilitated, and the frame is so 'arranged that its movement also controls the opening of the sight aperture and the raising and lowering of the gas jet. In the form shown in sectional plan in Fig. 2, the box B, which is secured to the front of the oven, is provided with a hinged back B<4> and with a burner A supplied with gas from a pipe A<1>. The plate E carrying-a hinged window slides preferably on balls in a race, and is prevented from falling forward by two arms projecting from a bracket B<3> on the box B. On moving the plate E by means of a handle E<2>, the opening C<1> opposite the window is closed, while simultaneously, the sight aperture C<3> is opened. The aperture C<3> may be provided with a separate hinged cover operated by a lever on the plate E so that the aperture cannot be left open if the opening C<1> is closed. The gas cock G is operated by levers G<1>, G' from the plate E and turn down the gas as the opening C' is closed. In a modification, the plate E may be rotated about the centre of a circle of which it is either a sector or a segment, having an arm extending to the centre for the purpose. In the form shown in elevation in Fig. 5, the light box is carried by, and hinged to, the sliding plate, so that it may be turned over to give access to the hinged window, and the gas-supply pipe consists of flexible tubing or of three pipes H<1>, H', H<3> connected, as shown, by swivelling joints H<4>, H<5> and a double swivelling joint H<6>.
Patent GB-190811999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Self-propelling Projectiles or Rockets.
Inventor: UNGE WILHELM THEODOR
Filed: 1908-06-02
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 11,999. Unge, W. T. June 2. Pyrotechnics. - The motive composition 5 of self-propelling projectiles for various purposes is ignited by means of a small charge of explosive 8, or an electric fuse, a flash from which passes through a passage 10 to the usual central hole 4. The charge 8 is fired by a fuse 11. A plug 6 of porcelain, metal, or other material resisting combustion is provided with a small hole 9 to check the forward escape of the gases of combustion; to avoid such escape entirely, the fuse chamber 7 may be entirely closed. Instead of the small passage 10, the hole 4 may be extended to the baseplug 6.
Patent GB-190816074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Inverted Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: DITTRICH JULIUS
Filed: 1908-07-29
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 16,074. Dittrich, J. July 29. Incandescent gas burners, air supply to.-A heating-chamber is provided in the supply tube of an inverted incandescent gas burner, consisting of a circular extension bridged by a diaphragm which leaves a narrow passage at its edge for the gas. The air supply is regulated by a thermostatic device attached to the heating-chamber. The circular extension a of the burner tube b is bridged by the diaphragm d, which is supported by the projections e, and allows a passage for the gas at its edge. The mantle or the like is attached at c. The air supply is controlled by the bar k, shown in plan in Fig. 7, which is attached by the rivets m to the heating-chamber. The bar k has a higher coefficient of expansion than the heating-chamber, and when the gas is lighted, it rocks the bar l, which by pressing on the pins j raises the valve h, weighted at i, and opens the airsupply tube g. The heating-chamber may be made funnel-shaped with the diaphragm d replaced by a piece fitting close to the funnel, and two or more burner tips may be attached to the chamber. The air-supply valve may be operated by hand.
Patent GB-190824194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Solid Rubber Tyres for Vehicles.
Inventor: GUENTHER PAUL
Filed: 1908-11-11
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 24,194. G³nther, P. Nov. 11. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-A rubber tyre of I- section is formed with the web b of approximately half the width of the tread, and is connected to the tread c and base d by gradual inclines. The form of rim shown in Fig. 2 is disclaimed.
Patent GB-190827728-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cutting Plate for Meat Cutters.
Inventor: WILLIAMS THOMAS
Filed: 1908-12-21
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 27,728. Williams, T. Dec. 21. Mincing.-A cutting-plate a, for a mincing - machine, has a number of slots c parallel to a diameter of the plate and serrated on one side. The serrated edges of the slots on one side of a diameter at right-angles to their length are oppositely disposed to the serrated edges of the slots on the other side. In a modification, the corresponding pairs of slots on opposite sides of the diameter at right-angles to their length form continuous slots.
Patent GB-190902424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Road Carriage Couplings.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: B60D1/50
Filed: 1908-04-21
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 2424. Boult, A. J., [Warchalowski, A., and Mischmaschinen - und Kunstbackofenfabrik Kommandit Ges. Werner & Pfleiderer]. April 21, 1908. Couplings for road vehicles. -Couplings for road vehicles, of the kind which permit rotation about a vertical axis and about the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, are provided with springs arranged automatically to return the vehicle to its normal position when it turns about its longitudinal axis. The halves of the coupling are connected together by a universal joint 2; one half 1 is rotatably mounted in the vehicle frame and is controlled by springs 3, 4 acting in opposite directions.
Patent GB-190903691-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for the Manufacture of Sweetmeats.
Inventor: RICHT RICHARD
IPC: A23G3/02
Filed: 1909-02-15
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 3691. Richt, R. Feb. 15. Endless-chain machines.-A bar of sweetmeat is moulded between two converging series of disconnected dies 3, guided in grooved rails 2, 2<a> by means of pins 12, and operated by wheels 5 acting upon studs 4. Bevel-wheels 9, 10 connect the wheels 5, and screws 7, 8 serve for adjustment. The pins 12 may be provided with rollers.
Patent GB-190904296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrigugal Machines.
Inventor: MACFARLANE WILLIAM ALLAN
IPC: B04B11/05
Filed: 1909-02-22
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 4296. Macfarlane, W. A. Feb. 22. Baskets.-The discharge openings in the bottoms of the drums of centrifugal drying- machines are placed near the wall of the drum under the ring of dried material, and are provided with hinged or sliding doors adapted to be closed by the rotation of the drum. In the form shown, the doors D are mounted on inclined hinges so as to be closed by centrifugal force. Openings F and a draining-lip E are provided to throw off liquid escaping past the doors.
Patent GB-190908548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Giving Rapid Intermittent Feed Movements, more especially intended for Feeding Films in Cinematographic Cameras and Machines, or Apparatus, for Printing and Exhibiting Cinematographic Pictures.
Inventor: URBAN CHARLES
IPC: G03B1/22
Filed: 1909-04-08
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 8548. Urban, C. April 8. Kinematograph apparatus.-Fig. 1 is a plan and Fig. 2 a side elevation of an intermittentfeed device comprising an arm 5 with claws 4 for engaging the film, and means, operated by one shaft for giving a combination of movements to the arm to traverse the film intermittently and to engage and disengage the claws at the beginning and end of the traversing movement. The longitudinal traversing movement is given by a crank 6 on a shaft 8; the engaging and disengaging movements are given through an arm 13 from a universal'joint 16 by a bell-crank lever 11, which is operated by a cam 9 on the same shaft 8.
Patent GB-190911449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Saucepans and like Cooking-utensils.
Inventor: LANE WALTER HARRY
IPC: A47J27/60
Filed: 1909-05-14
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 11,449. Lane, W. H. May 14. Saucepans &c.-A saucepan or like utensil &c. is provided with a removable false bottom for preventing the burning of the contents, consisting of a conical perforated spring-piece a having overlapping portions c<1>, c<2>, which are held together and guided by means of a stud f engaging a slot d in the plate a and in a stiffening-plate e soldered to it.
Patent GB-190913646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moulds for Producing Glass and like Ware.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
IPC: C03B11/06
Filed: 1909-06-10
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 13,646. Willis, P. R. J., [Millstein, W.]. June 10. Moulding under pressure.-A mould for producing glass basins &c. consists of four sectors 4 formed with ribs 11, Fig. 3, which slide radially in grooves 2 in a base 1. The ends 12 of the ribs 11 engage loosely with recesses 13 in hinged links 14, which can be operated by handles 20 to close the mould as shown in Fig. 2 or to open it as shown in Fig. 4. A plunger 32 and top ring 31 of the usual kind are employed. The mould sectors 4 may be fitted with removable faces 8 shown by dotted lines in Fig. 3 so that the pattern impressed on the glass article may be varied without changing the sectors. The bottom is formed by a movable plug 23.
Patent GB-190914495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: HUTCHINSON GEORGE
IPC: G01G1/00
Filed: 1909-06-21
Granted: 1910-06-21
Abstract: 14,495. Hutchinson, G. June 30, 1908, [Convention date]. Pendulum-weight apparatus.-Relates to the type of scale in which a flexible band connected to a scale lever is secured to the curved arm of an indicating-pointer or of a lever operating the pointer, and consists in arranging the flexible band in such a manner as to rise directly from the curved arm to the scale lever. As applied to an abattoir scale, the indicating- pointer 1 pivoted on to a bracket 3 moves over a graduated arc 9 and is connected by a flexible band 12 to a lever 11 fixed near one end of a shaft 17. The other end of the shaft carries a short arm 22 supporting a portion 30 of an overhead track along which the carcasses are run. The detached portion of the track is steadied by means of rear and side links. The centre of gravity of the indicating-pointer may be altered by means of an adjustable weight 44, and the initial weight that the machine will indicate may be changed by means of a sliding weight 53 clamped to the lever 11. The upper portion of the weight 53 is adjustable vertically. Vibration of the pointer and the lever 11 may be minimized by the use of buffers 56, 57, 60, 61, Figs. 1 and 9, consisting of two diverging springs, and the range of the pointer may be limited by means of stops 69, 70 adjustable on the graduated are. In a modification, Fig. 14, applicable also to ordinary platform machines, the flexible band is attached to a pendulum lever 81 which transfers its movement by means of a quadrant and pinion to the pointer 77. In a further application, the band and pointer shown in Fig. 1 are attached to the extremity of the steelyard of a platform machine.