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Patent GB-190620083-A (GB)
Title: Meat Draining Block
Inventor: LOVESY EDGAR
Filed: 1906-09-10
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 20,083. Lovesy, E., and Penfold, E. Sept. 10. Butchers' blocks.-A meat-draining block a of wood is supported by feet f and is provided with transverse grooves h for draining on the upper surface, which may consist of two sloping faces b or may be flat or convex. Gutters c are attached by spring clips d to the bottom surface which is also provided with drip grooves g.
Patent GB-190621973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Modified or Soluble Starch.
Inventor: THOMSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-05
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 21,973. Thomson, W., and Morrice, J. A. Oct. 5. Size.-Starch of any kind, for example maize, potato, wheat, is " modified," so that when heated with water nearly to boiling it dissolves to form a thinner paste than ordinary starch and is suitable for finishing, sizing &c. The starch is heated in a closed vessel to 200-220‹ 'F., in the presence of sulphur dioxide at a pressure of from 4 or 5-60 lb. per square inch, preferably the lower pressure. Preferably two revolving cylinders are made of welted steel lined with sheet-lead and heated by gas or otherwise. The contained air is pumped out either before or after the requisite temperature is attained, and the sulphur dioxide is pumped into one cylinder first. When the starch has been properly modified, the sulphur dioxide is pumped out and into the second cylinder for the repetition of the operation therein, and so on. Starch so treated is stated to have no appreciable additional acidity. Specifications No. 7272, A.D. 1891, and No. 19,499, A.D. 1903, are referred to.
Patent GB-190622384-A (GB)
Title: Connection Joint and Union for Pipes & Taps
Inventor: SHIPWRIGHT WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1906-10-10
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 22,384. Shipwright, W. G. Oct. 10. Couplings, disconnectible; hose, connecting to taps; expansion joints. -Relates to unions for connecting hose pipes to taps, reference being made to Specification No. 186, A.D. 1887. The left and right hand sides of Fig. 1 show two arrangements. The hose pipe is suitably connected to thelowerof two rimmed plates B, which can be drawn together by two or more thumb-screws D, thus compressing a packing-ring A, causing it to grip the tap C. In modifications, the screw D may be replaced by bolts and nuts or cramps with wedges or screws. In a further modification, Fig. 4, the plates B are hinged together at one side J, one thumb-screw being used.
Patent GB-190623246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Two Phase Alternating Current Distribution
Inventor: RUSSELL HERBERT SIDNEY
Filed: 1906-10-19
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 23,246. Russell, H. S., and Berry, F. E. Oct. 19. Distributing; regulating; transformers.-In a two-phase system of electric distribution provided with a common return for the two circuits, or with two returns connected to a common bus bar, the boosting of both circuits is effected by one transformer. The secondary winding a of a transformer is included in a common return or bus bar b, a switch c being inserted in order to vary the number of effective turns. The primary windings d<1>, d<2> are connected to the phase conductors e<1>, e<2> and to the common return b. A positive boost on one phase, and a negative boost on the other, are effected by placing one primary winding across the two mains e', e<2>, while the boosted voltage may be varied by varying the number of effective turns in the primary windings. The secondary winding may be arranged in inductive relation to the common return, instead of being placed in that circuit.
Patent GB-190623355-A (GB)
Title: An Inkpot Holder and Paper Weight
Inventor: PLANT THOMAS WALLACE
Filed: 1906-10-22
Granted: 1907-10-22
Abstract: 23,355. Plant, T. W. Oct. 22. Inkstands; paperweights.-An inkpot holder of metal, china, &c., which can also be used as a paper-weight, consists of a circular base A having in the centre an upright portion B of the size and shape of the inkpot C to be held.
Patent GB-190623887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MOSS THOMAS
Filed: 1906-10-26
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 23,887. Moss, T., and Moss, W. Oct. 26. Pistons.-The oscillating and reciprocating piston a of an internalcombustion engine is kept against the side of the cylinder by a resilient cushion 23 formed o f asbestos packing or other suitable material with a metal or other facing 23'.
Patent GB-190625362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Doors for Railway and other Vehicles.
Inventor: MORGAN ALFRED EVAN
Filed: 1906-11-10
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 25,362. Morgan, A. E. Nov. 10. Doors, wagon. - The hinged side doors of a covered railway wagon are made in two or more sections A, B hinged together at 4, 5 so that, when the doors are opened, the sections fold together. At the top outer corner of the section B is pivoted a block 12 formed with a groove 17 which engages with an angle-rail 18 fixed to the top of the doorway, so as to cause the edge 11 of the section B to move in line with the doorway when the door is opened. A door E, hinged to the bottom of the doorway and secured by fastenings 21, 22, abuts against an angle-bar 20 secured to the sections A, B of the door and holds it closed.
Patent GB-190626653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheel Tyres
Inventor: CUSHING JOSIAH STEARNS
Filed: 1906-11-23
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 26,653. Cushing, J. S. Nov. 23. Spring wheels.-A band g, Fig. 2, fitted between - and guided by the flanges d' of the rim d, is suspended within a flexible cover i having its edges secured between the flanges d' and detachable rings j. The inner resilient core h of the cover i is also guided by the flanges d'. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which a band n<1> is suspended within a cover n', the edges of which are brought round the rim n and bolted together.
Patent GB-190702287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Laying the Permanent Way of Railways.
Inventor: DOWNEY RICHARD FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 2287. Downey, R. F. Jan. 29. Nailing.-Relates to a spike feeding and driving mechanism described in connection with plant for laying railway tracks. Each of the vertically adjustable spike shoots I<1> is filled with spikes placed one upon the other, the lowest one being held up by the lower nose of a latch m<111> engaging the head thereof. The spike is released by a lug p<1> on the rock-shaft H striking the end of the latch, and is then guided so as to drop into position between the leaf springs q<1>, q<11> ready to be driven into the sleeper by the bammer J<1>. The hammers are raised against springs t<1> by the action of the rotary cams M" on the lifting-levers M'. To avoid defective spiking, hooks B<11> are provided which pull all the sleepers up against the rail flanges. The upper portion of the hooks pass through holes in the shafts H so as to rock with them, and are drawn upwards by the drums d' after gripping the sleepers. The device shown in Fig. 10 may be used instead of the gripping- hooks B". The hooks b<11> are normally open and are lowered to the sleepers by the handle f<11>. When the shaft Y' is rotated, the hooks grip the sleepers and raise them up to the rail flanges. By means of the lever l<11> the sleeper can also be accurately placed for spiking.
Patent GB-190703265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Closet Seats and their Hinges.
Inventor: ELLIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-02-09
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 3265. Ellis, W. Feb. 9. Hinging, methods of.-Relates to means for hinging closet seats so that the upper surface of the seat is free from metal fittings and other projections. A pin P is passed through a hole in the rectangular back of the seat and through eye-bolts B in recesses R, or two pins, one from each side, may be used. The bolts pass into holes in the basin, where they are secured. A lid F, Fig. 6, may be attached to the pin by a plate f having side arms f<2>. Terminal knobs p<1> may be threaded on as shown.
Patent GB-190703330-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cut-off Gear for Motive Power Engines.
Filed: 1907-02-11
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 3330. Barclay, Sons, & Co., A., and Turner, T. Feb. 11. Valve-gear.-In a releasing-gear for expansion valves, the valve-actuating . levers D are connected by a spring G, and to a pivoted lever E which is oscillated b the main valve-rod F. The levers Dare provided with catches which engage catches b on .the valve - spindle block B, and are disengaged by the projections C<1> which engage suitably arranged stationary stops H. Various modifications of the above gear are described and shown. The stops H may be adjustable and controlled by a governor, Fig. 5, or may consist cf levers N pivoted to the lever E, Fig. 6. The projections C' are situated preferably between the catches C and the lever E, but may be placed at either extremity of the rods D and may have devices to lessen the friction. The lever D may push or pull the valve spindle against the resistance of a spring.
Patent GB-190703943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Encased Springs for Keeping Taut Guy-ropes, Cables and the like
Inventor: SALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1907-02-18
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 3943. Salter, G., Rogers, E. R., and Hughes, J. B. Feb. 18. Wire and rod compensators.-In springs employed to compensate for variations in temperature &c. in ropes or cables for operating railway signals or for other uses, the extension and compression of the springs are limited by stops formed upon the telescopic casing which encloses them. A helical spring c is mounted in telescoping cylinders a, b and has its ends bent into eyes c', c<2>, which are connected by screw pins f, g to lugs d<3>, e<3> formed upon the end plates d, e connected to the cylinders. The end plates are also formed with eyes d<2>, e<2> for attachment purposes. The telescopic motion is limited by stop-rings h, j provided on the outer and inner sides respectively of the cylinders b, a, and by the end plates. For facilitating the assemblage of the parts, the outer flange k of the end plate d may be made removable so that the cylinder a can pass over the cylinder b. Relative rotation of the cylinders is prevented by interengaging longitudinal ribs and grooves, while to obviate noise, washers m, m<1> of leather, rubber, or other soft material are fitted as shown, and the cylinder b may be lined with leather or the like.
Patent GB-190705851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Method of Checking Printed Sheets and the like.
Filed: 1907-03-11
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 5851. Lake, H. H., [Hotel Security Checking Co.]. March 11. Numbering-apparatus ; printing on cheques and the like.-Relates to means for accurately numbering and counting printed sheets, checks, &c., particularly applicable to those described in Specification No. 12,169, A.D. 1893, [Abridgment Class Books]. The checks are printed in sheets, each sheet A in this case producing eight checks. The sheets are passed through the press twice, the first time to produce the line B of checks, each of which is provided with a variable serial number, shown as 50. The sheets are then passed through the press again in the same order to print the line C of checks, any error of the automatic numtering- mechanism being indicated by a difference in the serial number of the lines B, C.
Patent GB-190707897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boiler Superheaters.
Inventor: CHURCHWARD GEORGE JACKSON
Filed: 1907-04-04
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 7897. Churchward, G. J., Burrows, G. H., and Champeney, C. C. April 4. Plates, securing tubes to.-Field tubes in a superheater are mounted in groups upon plates d, d<1>, which pass through apertures in the side walls and partition a<1> of the header and are secured by means of bolts f. When the bolts fare tightened up, the plates d<1> carrying the inner tubes c<1> are pressed against the face of the apertures b<1> in the partition, and the plates d carrying the outer tubes are drawn upon-copper of metallic jointing-rings e placed in the wall apertures b<2>. Each bolt is extended through the back wall of the header to carry a nut g serving to secure a cover h.
Patent GB-190709798-A (GB)
Title: Method of Automatically Setting Up and Distributing Finished Typographical Matter.
Inventor: BURG HUBERT
Filed: 1907-04-27
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 9798. Burg, H., and Jaunez, M. von. April 27. Type, setting and distributing. - Relates to a method of setting, justifying, and distributing type. Reference is made to Specifications Nos. 9797 and 9799, A.D. 1907. The types are set up in a continuous line and provisional lines are automatically detached at a word space, syllable hyphen, or paragraph quad, justified, and assembled in columns. After a certain length of line, the space key effects division of the line instead of releasing a space, the syllable key releases a hyphen and effects division of the line, or the quad key effects division of the line instead of releasing a quad. The syllable key is depressed after each syllable but does not normally release a hypen. The quad key is depressed as many times as there are quads in the justified line, or releases the requisite number of quads at one depression. The provisional line is justified by uniform spaces of width equal to the measured shortage or excess divided by the number of spaces, either by diminishing the size of the spaces already inserted or by substituting new spaces. In distributing, the column of matter rests freely on an inclined plane with the lines horizontal and is divided into lines by movement of the line in the direction of the length of the types. The lines are assembled in a continuous line and divided up type by type, by separation in the direction of the longitudinal axis or of a shorter axis, and non-positively actuated members are used to prevent damage in case of obstruction by automatically removing the obstruction or stopping further movement of the members. The separated type have then to be transferred from stationary parts to parts moving at uniform speed, and for this purpose one or a series of intermediate members temporarily stationary, and then, after receiving the types, following the moving part at the same speed, are used. The distributing-mechanism carries the types in a circular or linear path past selecting-devices having projections corresponding to the nicks of the types, and the types are selected before they arrive at their discharging points. The distributed types are conveyed to the magazine of the setting-apparatus.
Patent GB-190715246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Securing in Coils Igniting Strips used in Miners Lamps.
Inventor: WICKE FERDINAND ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-07-02
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 15,246. Wicke, F. A. JuJy 2. Miners' safety lamps; lighting lamps. - Coils of fulminating tape a for use in lighting miners' safety lamps are held wound by a metal-wire clip b, the ends d of which are so bent as to penetrate into the coil.
Patent GB-190718267-A (GB)
Title: A Support Attachment for Golf Bags.
Inventor: LAWSON CHARLES BUCHANAN
Filed: 1907-08-13
Granted: 1908-11-13
Abstract: 18,267. Lawson, C. B. Aug. 13. Golf.-The support for golf bags described in Specification No. 29.240, A.D. 1906, is modified by providing the rear supporting-leg c with a pair of legs d, e adapted to be spread automatically as the leg c is separated from the stay a. The legs d, e are hinged to the part c by a pin f, and are connected to the stay a by links h which thus produce the necessary spreading movement. The part c terminates at the upper end in a handle g which may, however, be made in the form of a half or a complete ring, or the ring l of the golf bag may constitute the handle. The support may be attached to the bag in any suitable manner, for example as shown in Fig. 7, in which the ring l is made with a space for the attachment of the leg c ; or, as shown in Fig. 1, in which the stay a is secured by spring catches j, k. Any suitable clip m is used to retain the legs d, e in closed position against the stay a.
Patent GB-190719188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Patterns or Measuring-jackets for Tailors.
Inventor: RAMB JAKOB
Filed: 1907-08-26
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 19,188. Ramb, J. Aug. 26. Wearing - apparel. - A measuring - jacket, also suitable for a tailors' model when distended by inserting an inflatable bag such as is described in Specification No. 2403, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Advertising &c.J, has measuring-tapes 1 . . . 16 and buckles b, b<1>, b<2> fastened to its exterior in suitable places so that measurements may be recorded. The jacket may be used to reproduce the figure fitted at any future time, or may be used as a cutting-out pattern. Two auxiliary parts, such as B, are fitted over the shoulders and fixed by measuring-tapes 13 . . . 16 to buckles b, b' on the part A, and measure deformities of the shoulders, back, waist, and chest.
Patent GB-190723276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engine Piston and the like Rings.
Inventor: STOCKS JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-10-22
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 23,276. Stocks, J. Oct. 22. Pistons.-A packing-ring of the type described in Specification No. 9314, A.D. 1906, comprises a split ring A of L-section combined with a split ring B of corresponding stepped section so that the gaps E in the rings are opposite, excessive expansion being prevented by stops D projecting from the inner ring B into recesses C in the outer ring. By enlarging the recesses C, ,the amount ofexpansion can be varied.
Patent GB-190724439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes for Painting and other uses.
Inventor: BENNETT REUBEN
Filed: 1907-11-05
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 24,439. Bennett, R., [trading as Bennett & Co., A.], and Joyce, W. Nov. 5. Paint brushes.-The stock b of a paint brush is provided with a groove d just below the wrapping of twine c or other means employed to secure the bristles to the stock, for the purpose of securing a bridle. Metal eyes, as described in Specification No. 26,958, A.D. 1904, may be inserted in the groove, which is countersunk for that purpose.
Patent GB-190725183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Polishing of Glass, Metals and the like.
Inventor: FIREMAN PETER
Filed: 1907-11-13
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 25,183. Fireman, P. Nov. 13. Lenses.-Artificially prepared ferro-ferric oxide (magnetic oxide of iron) is used in polishing the surface of glass lenses, mirrors &c. metals such as gold, platinum, silver, copper and alloys, and hard rubber, mother-of-pearl &c. For polishing glass, the powder is applied in the form of a thin paste, mixed with water between the polisher and the surface, and more of the paste is applied from time to time to prevent the polisher becoming so dry, owing to the friction; as to develop a scratching action.
Patent GB-190726075-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Kindling Lamps
Inventor: FILLUNGER AUGUST
Filed: 1907-11-25
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 26,075. Fillunger, A. Nov. 25. Miners' safety lamps; lighting.-The kindling- device comprises a steel milled-edge wheel b, which is mounted on a rotatable spindle a, and against which is pressed, by means of a spring a block e of pyrophoric material, such as an alloy of iron and cerium. In operation, the button h is drawn downwards and rotated so as to lengthen the spindle temporarily, its travel being limited by means of a pin working in a slot in the sleeve c. The whole device can then be pushed upwards to raise the wheel b to the level of the top of the wick-tube k. If the wheel b is then rotated by means of a button h, a shower of sparks is emitted to ignite the wick. The device is then withdrawn from the flame, and the spindle is brought to its original length by rotating the button h.
Patent GB-190800254-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Purifying Blast Furnace and other Gases.
Inventor: SEPULCHRE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1908-01-04
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 254. Sepulchre, F. Jan. 4. Tar.-In purifying producer, coke-oven, and other gases from tar by means of a tar-spray, an atomizer f is supplied with liquid by a pipe g and with purified compressed gas by a pipe h. The atomizer when supplied with water may be used in connection with a centrifugal washer.
Patent GB-190800818-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for Folding Paper, particularly adapted for use with Newspaper Printing Presses.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1908-01-13
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 818. Haddan, H. J., [Duplex Printing Co.]. Jan. 13, Folding paper.-In a rotary newspaper-printing machine, the cutting-cylinder, folding-cylinder, and a folding-device are arranged so that the papers folded in half-size can be delivered either to a receiver, or to another folding-device by which they are folded to quarter-size. The cutting-cylinder 2<a> and the second fold-rolls 3, 3<a> are mounted in bangers 4, these hangers being connected by tierods 4<x> and having toothed segments 4<a> meshing with a pinion 4<b>, so that the mechanism can be rotated to the position shown in Fig. 2. Bolts 4<m>, tapped through the side frames and hangers, keep the hangers securely in the adjusted position. When adjusted as shown in Fig. 1, the printed web is folded longitudinally by the first fold-rolls 1, 1<a>, is cut by the cutting-cylinder 2<a>, folded half-size by tucker-blades and second fold-rolls 3, 3<a>, and delivered by fingers 6, a rotary fly 6<a> and an endless belt 6<b> to a receiver. As shown in Fig. 2, the hangers 4 are rotated so that the papers folded half-size are passed'from the folders 3, 3<a> to third fold-rolls 8, 8<a>, by which they are folded quartersize, being then delivered by fliers 9<a> and a belt 9<b>. The collecting-pins 2<c> are mounted on rock-shafts 2<0>, which are operated by means of cams fastened to the adjacent hanger 4 by bolts 2<q>, while the tucker-blades 2<b> are also operated by means of cams fastened to the other hanger. When the parts mounted in the hangers are being shifted, the driving-gear of the cylinder 2 is slipped out of mesh to allow it to rotate with the hangers, so that the collecting pins and tucker-blades do not get out of time with their respective cams, which turn with the hangers.
Patent GB-190800991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Aerating Liquids and Bottling or Delivering the same.
Inventor: WRIGHT RICHARD
Filed: 1908-01-15
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 991. Wright, R. Jan. 15. Bottling.-Relates to apparatus for aerating and bottling liquids of the kind described m Specification No. 19,556, A.D. 1905, and consists in combining with the aerating-chamber a, Fig. 1, a secondary chamber a<1>, which receives excess of gas from the chamber a and is adapted to be placed in communication with the chamber a to provide gas pressure for bottling or to be snifted when the aerated liquid is to be discharged at atmospheric pressure into drinking-glasses or the like. The chambers a, a<1> are separated by a partition a<2> containing an equilibrium valve, which is opened by rise of pressure in the chamber a, and admits gas into the chamber a'. The chambers are also connected by a by-pass valve g. In operation, a snift valve b connected to the chamber a, a watersupply valve c, and a gas - supply valve d are actuated in sequence by the horizontal movements of a lever l, whereby the chamber a is supplied with water and gas, and excess of gas passes into the chamber a<1>. To discharge the aerated liquid into bottles, the lever h opens the by-pass valve g between the chambers a, a<1> through a rod g3 and lever g<1>, a discharge valve i, and a snift valve k<1> on a turn-over bottling-apparatus. To discharge the liquid at atmospheric pressure, the discharge passage is connected with a nozzle m<2> by a two-way cock m, and a snift valve o, Fig. 2, on the secondary chamber a', which is held on its seating during the bottling operation by a screwed piece o', is released. The snift valve is closed by a projection l<x> on the lever l while the gas-supply valve d is open, and rises to snift the pressure when the gas supply valve is closed. The pressure in the aerating-chamber is snifted through the by-pass valve g.