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Patent GB-190713769-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or applicable to Ring Spinning and Doubling Frames.
Inventor: DODD WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-06-14
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 13,769. Dodd, W., [Mongne, G.]. June 14. Variable-speed gearing for ring spinning and doubling frames. The object is to increase the speed ot the frame after the cop bottom is formed or at any stage during the building of the cop. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the fast pulley c is made smaller than usual and with it is combined another pulley d, which engages with it by means of laterally-projecting pegs f and can slide over it as shown. When the machine is started, the strap is placed on the pulley d, which at the proper time is moved to the right, causing the strap to slip on to the pulley c and drive the machine at an increased speed. The pulley c may be made of the same size as the loose pulley a, and the pulley d sufficiently large to slide over it. Or the pulleys c, d may be formed in one piece, the portion of smaller diameter being arranged to slide within the loose pulley. The sliding pulley is moved to the right by a weighted cord u<1> and lever t, which is normally held in the position shown by a catch lever m provided at its end with a tumbler lever l. Normally, the lever l is held in the raised position shown and out of range of the copping-motion lever by a lever g carrying a catch plate k which may be adjusted so as to be engaged at the proper time by the ring rail. When the strap is moved on to the loose pulley, the pulley d is moved to the left into the position shown, by means of a lever v<3> and a chain v' which is wound upon the disk v<1>.
Patent GB-190717482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bar Chucking and Feeding Mechanism for Capstan Lathes and like purposes.
Inventor: PARKES ALBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-07-31
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 17,482. Parkes, A. W., Gilbert, G., and Jenks, W. G. July 31. Lathes chucks.-In bar chucking and feeding mechanism for use with capstan lathes and the like of the type wherein both operations are performed by a single pivoted hand-lever, the chucking arrangement consists of the usual split collar or jaws 1 operated by a conical-ended sliding sleeve 3 which is caused to slide inside a hollow shaft 2 by means of balls 7 carried in a sleeve 8 and lying in a race formed by inclined shoulders on a control sleeve 5 and a sliding spool 9, which is operated by the pivoted handle 10 through a projection 24, which slides in a quadrant slot 25, until the feeding has finished. A sleeve 11 with a locknut 12 is adjustable in the sleeve 8 so that the jaws may be adjusted to suit a slight variation in the section of the bar. The feeding-device consists of spring-controlled jaws 15 with inclined gripping- jaws, so that the work is gripped on the forward stroke only ; the jaws are moved longitudinally by means of the sliding sleeve 14 with adjustable feed stops 19, 20 thereon, and a spool 17 which is operated from the lever 10 through an elastic link consisting of a casing 26 in which a piston 28 slides against the action of springs 29, 30. The piston slides only when either of the stops 19 or 20 is against the fixture 18 when the feed is finished, and the projection 24 is then moved to close or open the jaws by the ends of the slot 25.
Patent GB-190717507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Candlesticks
Inventor: MCMULLEN CLAUDE HENRY
Filed: 1907-07-31
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 17,507. McMullen, C. H., and Barnes, R. July 31. Candlesticks; candle-lamps.-These are made with glass bottoms. Fig. 1 shows a lamp having a glass bottom d removably fixed between the metal part a and a ring f secured by means of a pin and bayonet-slot, and a candle socket b connected to the rim a by vertical metal strips e. In another form, the bottom is secured by turning over it the edge of the rim, and the socket is held at the end of a metal strip pivoted to the handle so that it can be swung aside when the glass is being cleaned.
Patent GB-190723603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electro-magnetic Winding Gear for Clocks or the like
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1907-10-25
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 23,603. Boult, A. J., [Normal-Zeit Ges.]. Oct. 25. Electric clocks.-The train is driven through a ratchet-wheel 3 by a weighted ratchet-lever 1, which is raised again from the nonpotential position shown by the lever-armature 5, with a link 9, 'of an electro-magnet 6. The tail of the ratchet-lever carries a hinged finger 10 subject to a spring 12, Fig. 4, for the purpose of making and breaking the circuit by alternate engagement with a concentric notched sector 13 and an entire sector 16 bearing an insulating roller 15 and an insulating-segment 14. The two sectors are connected by a loose link which allows some relative play, and as a whole they can turn between stop-pins on the frameplate 18.
Patent GB-190727226-A (GB)
Title: Drawing and Modelling Apparatus.
Inventor: ALBERT PARKER HANSON
Filed: 1907-12-09
Abstract: 27,226. Hanson, A. P. Dec. 7, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Drawings to Specification. Milling.-The invention described in the Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 apparently consists of a pantographic apparatus for drawing or modelling objects on a reduced scale in which tracing and modelling &c. tools are carried by a flexible parallelogram. A frame for holding the object and also various tools are described. The reproductions may be in plastic material, marble, metal &c. and are produced by modelling, boring, cutting, hammering, &c. The tracing and modelling tools may be proportioned so as to produce a model larger or smaller than that desired so that it can be worked over or covered with a layer of different material.
Patent GB-190728363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Talking Machines.
Inventor: HINKS-MARTIN HARRY
Filed: 1907-12-24
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 28,363. Martin, H. Hinks-, Cameron, A. W., Packman, P. J., and Hart, S. C. Dec. 24. Phonographs &c.-Relates to means for reproducing both zigzag and hill-and-dale cut records by the use of the same sound-box. For records of the latter kind, an adaptor tube b, Figs. 1 and 3, is interposed between the sound-box and the ordinary U-piece a of the tone arm of a gramophone, the adaptor being such as to allow the needle and needle bar to be in a vertical plane with the axis about which the sound-arm rotates, and the soundbox in a plane at right-angles thereto. Pins fitting in bayonet-slots furnish the attachment. Figs. 4 and 5 show modified forms. If necessary, in order to bring the bracket holding the trumpet and tone arm further back, so that the stylus may come in the centre of the record, a thickness of wood &c. may be inserted between the bracket and case.
Patent GB-190804962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Controllers or Switches
Inventor: ATKINSON CLAUDE WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-03-04
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 4962. Atkinson, C. W., and Garside, E. March 4. Switches. - Controllers, such as are described in Specification No. 24,729, A.D. 1905, comprising a series of switches operated by pairs of togglelevers, are arranged so that a positive action is given to each blade both in opening and clcsing, and the switch blades are locked in either extreme position. A cam m on the controller spindle carries in different planes teeth o, n, which engage with arms j, j<1> of a forked member i, on turning to the right or left respectively. The fork is connected to the switch blade b by means of a toggle e, f. To hold the switch in the open or closed position, circular parts p, q are formed on the cam, and the pin n is provided with a roller to reduce friction. A spring-pressed plunger r secures a quick - break action for the switch.
Patent GB-190807610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-levelling Cots, Bunks, and the like for use on Ship-board.
Inventor: WERTHEIM ANNE OF LOEWENSTEIN
Filed: 1908-10-06
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 7610. L÷wenstein Wertheim, Princess Anne of. Oct. 6. Gyroscopic apparatus.- One or more gyroscopes are employed to maintain ships' cots, bunks, &c. in an horizontal position. A cot C, Fig. 1, is supported on the frames 1, 2 mounted on a platform 3 carried upon a ball-and-socket joint 4, and four gyroscopic disks 10 are mounted so as to be driven from a motor-driven disk 9. Arms 7 fixed to the deck pass through slots in the platform 3, and, when an arm 7 is brought into contact with a gyroscope by the movement of the ship, the gyroscope is automatically braked while the opposite gyroscope tends to return the cot to a vertical position. In a modification, each gyroscope is operated by a separate motor having in its circuit a mercury contact, Fig. 5. When the ship pitches or rolls, the mercury in one of the four switches leaves the terminals 15, and the corresponding gyroscope ceases to be driven. In another modification Fig. 7, the cot or bunk is mounted upon a floating cradle h supported in a tank i having over-turned edges to prevent the water from escaping and the cradle h encloses the motor-driven gyroscope k. In a third modification, Fig. 14, the gyroscope a is mounted in gimbal-frames b supported by side pillars, and the cot is mounted. above the gimbalframes. The outer gimbal-frame may be supported between upper and lower spiral springs e to counteract the rising and falling motion of the ship. and a balance weight f is provided. In a further modification, shown in plan in Fig. 16, the gimbalframes l are pivotally supported by rods m connecting the uprights n, and buffer-springs p are provided to absorb any side shock. One vertical and two horizontal gyroscopes are provided. Catches s connected by a rod t may be provided, and are turned into the position shown to support 'the cot when the gyroscopes are at rest.
Patent GB-190810136-A (GB)
Title: Handles or Levers for Individual Control of Mechanism.
Inventor: COCKSHOTT EDGAR HARRY
Filed: 1908-05-11
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 10,136. Cockshott, E. H., and Maley, A. W. May 11. Brakes.-A hand-lever a for turning a shaft through a ratchet-wheel d and pawl c, is provided with means, operated by a key, for engaging or disengaging the pawl from operative contact with the ratchet - wheel. The hand-lever a is hollow and contains a sliding member e between which and the pawl c is placed a spring g. When the spring is not compressed, the pawl c is held out of engagement with the ratchet d by a spring k, which is arranged in a hollow part of the pawl between the spring g and a pin m abutting against a cotter n. The sleeve e is moved to compress the spring g and move the pawl into engagement with the ratchet by a specially shaped key p, inserted through a slot q in the lever a into a slot o in the sleeve e, the sleeve being retained in position by the engagement of the key p in the upper end r of the bayonet slot q. The ratchet and pawl may be replaced by any other kind of one-way clutch. According to the Provisional Specification, the handle may be rendered inoperative by its partial removal.
Patent GB-190812022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tires.
Inventor: MAITLAND JAMES LAURIE
Filed: 1908-06-03
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 12,022. Maitland, J. L., Callanan, W. A., and Rider, C. June 3. Tyres, pneumatic. - For preventing punctures, a shield 8 of fibrous material, such as felt, completely surrounds the inner tube 2, and a metal band 9, preferably of wire fabric, surrounded by asbestos &c. is inserted in the tread part of the shield. A similar protector is enclosed in a chamber 3 formed integral with the inner tube.
Patent GB-190814122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubber Boots or Shoes.
Inventor: MULCONROY JAMES JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-07-03
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 14,122. Mulconroy, J. J., and Morris, E. S. July 3. Insoles; soles; uppers; welts and welting sewing, methods of.-The upper of a rubber boot is formed of canvas and rubber, the edges of which are bent outwards as in veldt-schoen work, while rubber cushions are provided at the stitching seams. The insole 1 is of any suitable material, and may be bevelled at its edges as shown. It is covered with a piece 3 of canvas, which is carried upwards into the upper as at 3<x>, and to this is solutioned a piece 4 of unvulcanized rubber, preferably triangular in section. A piece 5 of canvas &c., forming part of the upper, is then stretched over the last and turned outwards at its edges 6, and this is secured by stitches 8 to a second layer 7 of canvas &c., which is afterwards folded round so that its edges nearly meet, as shown at 10. The stitching is then rolled to cause the rubber 4 to fill into the stitch-holes, and a second piece 11 of unvulcanized rubber is solutioned to the edge of the canvas layer 7 to ensure a watertight joint. A rubber upper 12, with its ends turned outwards, is then solutioned to the canvas 5, after which a welt sole 14 of rubber, which may be incorporated with fabric, is placed upon the folded edges of the canvas 7. The wearing soles 15 are then secured in position by cement, and are afterwards permanently fastened by stitching 16.
Patent GB-190815241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Chip Baskets for Containing Fruit and the like.
Inventor: PRATT JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1908-07-18
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 15,241. Pratt, J. G. July 18. Baskets.-Fruit or other baskets or receptacles made from sheets of wood chip have ventilating- holes B, B' formed in their sides and bottoms respectively.
Patent GB-190815626-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Making Autotypes and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: ALBERT EUGEN
Filed: 1908-07-23
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 15,626. Albert, E. July 25, 1907, [date appliedfor under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Photo-mechanical printing.-In producing autotype blocks by copying negatives and positives by means of cross-screens not in contact with the sensitive layer, the copying is effected in such a manner that during the copying process the openings in the screen have projected on to them rays of light in varying direction with regard to the sensitive layer in such a manner that there is total or partial extinction of the action of the central series of light rays passing through the openings, and so that the centres of the projections of the openings move in closed paths. For this purpose the frame carrying the negative, sensitive surface, and screen is moved in its own plane so that the central point of the projection of each section of the screen describes an annular path, the diameter of which is not larger than the one side of one of the screen apertures. Fig. 1 illustrates the motion, the square representing one of the screen apertures, and the circle a simple and convenient motion for the projection of the centre of the aperture. Fig. 2 illustrates the effect of the displacements into the twelve positions, the numbers on the figure representing the cumulative effect of the light action at the various parts of the sensitive surface. By a continuous displacement there will be a uniformly rounded boundary instead of the corners in the diagram. In the mechanism for giving the motion, the copying-frame is mounted to move in a straight guide of a second frame, which moves in a second slide at right-angles, and the slide movements are compounded by eccentrics to give the circular displacements. The copying- frame b, Fig. 4, slides in the guides c of the second. frame d, and this slides in transverse slides e of the fixed mount f. The motions of the slides are .effected by the extensions a, q, and the eccentrics i, k, which are adjustably connected to the driving- shaft l, Fig. 5. The adjustments of the eccentrics are effected by screw spindles m, n which are mounted on the part w firmly attached to the shaft l. The spindle n screws into a lug o on the eccentric i, which is slotted to accommodate the shaft l, and engages the fork prolongation q of the frame d, imparting to it to-and-fro motion. The spindle m engages the slide p carrying the eccentric k, which moves in the slotted guide r rigidly connected with the frame b by the extension s. The eccentrics are thus adjustable to give a circular or elliptical movement to the system as required.
Patent GB-190819847-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Prevention of the Disintegration into Fine Dust of Electrical Incandescent Refractory Metal Filaments in a Vacuum.
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1909-09-22
Abstract: 19,847. Gl³hlampenwerk Anker Ges. Oct. 3, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Phosphoretted hydrogen; arsenuretted hydrogen. -These gases are introduced into an exhausted electric lamp by placing materials which will generate them on the leading-in wires or in the tube through which the lamp is exhausted. It is stated that for obtaining phosphoretted hydrogen a mixture may be used consisting of either one part by weight of phosphorus and two parts of. phospham, or of one part of phosphorus, one part of solid phosphorus hydride (P4H2), and one part of phospham. For obtaining arsenuretted hydrogen in a mixture of two parts of solid arsenic hydride (As2H2) and one part of phospham may be used. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also the use of "phosphonium hydroxide" in lamps. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190825389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Lamps for Vehicles.
Inventor: ARON EUGENE
Filed: 1908-11-25
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 25,389. Aron, E. Nov. 25. Electric-lamp lanterns. - Incandescent lamps. for'motor-cars and other vehicles are provided with two or more filaments of different candle-powers, contained in one or more bulbs, for varying the illumination. Two or more single - filament glowlamps A, or one or more multiple-filament lamps, are provided, and the illumination is varied by switching filaments on or off.
Patent GB-190825929-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for the Purposes of Amusement and Entertainment.
Inventor: MACFARLANE HECTOR
Filed: 1908-12-01
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 25,929. Macfarlane, H. Dec. 1. Amusements for fairs &c.-An amusement device consists of a spherical chamber a, Fig. 1, within which a platform d is freely suspended. A circular car f, Fig. 3, provided with seats g rotates on a circular undulating track e secured to the platform d. The framework of the chamber is covered with interlacing wires, and is ornamented with coloured electric lamps, mirrors, &c. The chamber is rotated by any suitable motor, and the car may be rotated by means of a flexible shaft h passing through one or both of the pivots of the sphere.
Patent GB-190827705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Colliery Trams or Corves.
Inventor: THOMAS DAVID LOUGHER
Filed: 1908-12-21
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 27,705. Thomas, D. L. Dec. 21. Couplings, non-automatic.-In a locking-device for the pins of shackles for colliery corves &c., the enlarged head of the non-rotatahle pin 1 is formed with a vertical slot 4 from front to rear and an oblique slot 5 from side to side. A rectangular plate 6 with a vertical slot 7 is recessed in the slot 4 and carries a tongue 8 which, when the pin is locked, engages a recess 10 in the upper jaw of the shackle. A rivet 12, passing through the slots 5, 7, carries a loop handle 11, which, by its weight, holds the plate 6 in the locking position. To open the shackle the handle 11 is raised and pulled upwards, so that the rivet 12 rises in the slots 5, 7, and the tongue 8 is withdrawn from the recess 10.
Patent GB-190908460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Children's Cots.
IPC: A47D7/02
Filed: 1909-04-07
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 8460. Evered & Co., and Knight, P. E. April 7. Drop-side cots.- In cots of the type described in Specification 14,682/99, the fastening for retaining the dropside in its raised position is rendered automatic so that it can be released to allow the side to be lowered by a slight upward movement of the side itself. The drop-side is secured by a gravity catch d pivoted on a pin f within the corner pillar c, and adapted to engage the part b of the guiding-sleeve secured to the side. A lever e, also pivoted on the pin f, is held, when the drop side is in the raised position within the corner pillar by means of the extension b<2> of the sleeve b. In order to lower the drop-side, it is first raised slightly until the lever e is freed and falls into the position shown in dotted lines. The drop-side is then lowered, the extension b<2> depressing the lever e, which in turn engages by means of pins e<1>, e<3> with the catch d and raises this out of the path of the sleeve b, thus allowing the drop-side to be completely lowered. The catch acts like an ordinary gravity catch when the side is again lifted.
Patent GB-190916352-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Compound for Impregnating Fabric or Cloth, used for Cleaning and Polishing Metals.
Inventor: STONE CLAUDE EDWARD
IPC: C11D7/60
Filed: 1909-07-13
Granted: 1910-07-13
Abstract: 16,352. Stone, C. E. July 13. Metal polishes.-A composition for impregnating fabric &c. for cleaning and polishing metals comprises oleic acid, stearic acid, vegetable wax, putty powder, and mirbane oil. Ceresin wax, or montan wax, and white spirit (derived from shale) may replace the vegetable wax and mirbane oil respectively.
Patent GB-190920592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Retort Furnaces for the Destructive Distillation of Coal.
Inventor: TULLY CORNELIUS BRITTIFFE
IPC: F23D99/00
Filed: 1909-09-08
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 20,592. Tully, C. B. Sept. 8. Retort furnaces.-In a retort furnace for the destructive distillation of coal, a narrow gas-producer a, a combustion chamber c divided off from the retort, and an outlet flue e, are arranged centrally in the setting and between series of retorts b. The gas from the producer passes through ports in its roof to the combustion chamber, where it is supplied with air from passages c<1> formed in the gas-producer walls. The products of combustion pass through lateral openings c<2> and between vertical refractory walls d, circulate around the retorts b, and finally escape to a vertical flue d<4> leading to the flue e. Horizontal partitions d<1>, having dampers d' between them, are arranged around the retorts and between the walls d. The producer has an inclined back wall, which extends rearward, at a lesser inclination, to the back of the setting.
Patent GB-190922768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: CHRISTOPH EDUARD
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1909-10-06
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 22,768. Christoph, E., and Klein, H. Oct. 6. Arc lamps.-In an inclined-carbon lamp, an horizontally-moving lever l, Fig. 2, carrying the curved armature m of series and shunt electromagnets, or connected to the cores of solenoids, actuates a feed-screw c and a shaft i for striking the arc. The lever is also attached to a spring and a dash-pot piston. The feed-screw carries a finelytoothed ratchet-wheel s actuated by a pawl r on the lever, and is engaged by the ends of pawls 3 on a sleeve 2 connected to the sliding carbon-holders. The pawls 3 slip freely over the screw when the sleeve is pulled down to raise the carbon-holders for trimming. A slotted arm j on the shaft i engages a pin on the lever l. A second arm t, Fig. 5, at the lower end of the shaft consists of two mutually-insulated pieces and is yieldingly connected to a slide y on the base-plate, one of the electrodes passing through this slide. The shaft i is contained in one of two tubes e forming the lamp-frame. The mechanism is completely enclosed between a plate a and cover b, the only openings in the plate being filled by the shaft i and screw c. A cast-iron economizer, shown in dotted lines in Fig. 5, has its rim thickened at each side of the arc, which is normally just below the edge of the rim. This arrangement renders the use of an arc-deflecting magnet unnecessary.