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Patent GB-190611859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Couplings for Portable Telephone Sets.
Inventor: METHEANY GEORGE HARPER
Filed: 1906-05-21
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 11,859. Metheany, G. H. May 25, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Couplings; switches. - A plug coupling, for connecting a portable telephone set with the central station at certain points in the line-wires, consists of a casing 1, which is closed at the top and has a removable bottom member 8 carrying the line terminals 20,21, and is formed with a central aperture 13, normally closed by the ball valve 22, which is pushed aside when the plug part of the coupling is inserted. The member 8 is locked against the extension 6 by a threaded part 9, and is formed with a depending hood 14 for guiding the plug. The wires leading to the line contacts 20, 21 pass through apertures in the member 8. Within the plug 16 is a segmental member 28, Fig. 7, having annular portions 29. The tip and sleeve parts of the plug are insulated in the usual way. The plug 16 contains fuses to protect the user from injury from accidental crosses.
Patent GB-190612315-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Tube
Inventor: LEJEUNE FRANZ
Filed: 1906-05-26
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 12,315. Lejeune, F., and Pikal, J. May 26. Tubes, smoke &c., are formed of steel with uniform bore throughout. The ends are of wrought iron and of greater thickness.
Patent GB-190612612-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Pin for Shackles and other like purposes.
Inventor: JONES HEZEKIAH
Filed: 1906-05-30
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 12,612. Jones, H., and Evans, W. E. May 30. Shackles.-Retaining-catches for the pin of a shackle for winding-clutches and the like are adapted to be withdrawn by a central rod in the shackle - pin. A wedge-shaped end 6, Fig. 3, on the rod fits in recesses in catches 7 in the idle position, and the rod has a handle 8 fitting in the pin handle which may have a spring, as shown, to keep the rod in active position. In a modification, the end is forked and has projections working in slots 12, Fig. 8, of the catches, so as to operate them round the common pivot 14, or one catch only may be employed, as shown in Fig. 11.
Patent GB-190614312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Saw & Moulding Machines.
Inventor: RANSOME LEWIS HENRY
Filed: 1906-06-22
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 14,312. Ransome, L. H. June 22. Sawing; grooving; planing and moulding.-A circular-saw bench with fixed or tilting table which may also be used for making mouldings, beading, rabbeting, and planing has three spindles, two of which are shown as carrying a ripping-saw A and a cross-cut or grooving-saw A', while the other, which is driven at a faster speed, carries a moulding &c. cutter A'. These spindles are mounted on a frame B keyed to the shaft C, which is rotated by worm gear from a handle F to bring the desired cutter into operation. The driving-belt is tightened by a pulley H carried on a weighted lever G.
Patent GB-190617260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifucal Apparatus for Separating Dust and thelike from Air.
Inventor: MEES EWALD
Filed: 1906-07-31
Granted: 1907-07-31
Abstract: 17,260. Mees, E. July 31. Dust &c., separating from air.-In cyclone separators of the type provided with a spiral guide, the inlet enlarges gradually to the full size of the separator channel, as shown. A hinged flap d may be provided to regulate the size of the inlet. Several guides may be placed in one casing, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190619894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Re-claiming Old or Waste Vulcanized India Rubber.
Inventor: GARE THOMAS
Filed: 1906-09-07
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 19,894. Gare, T. Sept. 7. Mills and apparatus.-A machine for reducing waste rubber comprises a mincing-device e, cornbined mincing and milling devices e', and a milling- device consisting of alternate stationary and rotary disks f, g. The material is fed by archimedean screws and, after passing into the annular space between the disks f, g and the casing, is removed through the opening i by scrapers k.
Patent GB-190701083-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Computing Machine, chiefly designed for use in Translating and Checking Figure Codes.
Inventor: MATTHEWS STANLEY
Filed: 1907-01-15
Granted: 1908-01-15
Abstract: 1083. Matthews, S., and Williams, S. J. Jan. 15. Codes.-A dial form of adding-machine is described for use in checking telegraphic figure codes and the like, more particularly of the kind in which consonants and vowels alternate in permissible combinations and 100 different units formed of a consonant followed by a vowel are employed, each represented by its own number. The numbers corresponding to the several units of a word are then added together, and the resulting number, or the last two figures thereof, corresponds to an additional unit which is suffixed to the word. For this purpose a recessed circular bed-plate a carries the circular disk b loose upon it, and both are graduated with the series of numbers and letterpairs, but in opposite directions. The disk is turned by means of the central knob d to bring any required pair of numbers opposite one another, and when the loose arm f is brought against the fixed zero pin h, the sum may be read in the window g.
Patent GB-190702339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gun Supports for the Aiming Drill in Lying-down Position.
Inventor: VUCHETICH JOHANNES
Filed: 1907-01-30
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 2339. Vucheticb, J., and Rauch, P. B. Jan. 30. Machine-rests for.-A gun support for aiming in the prone position consists of a sleeve 1 in wihich a rod 2 connected to the gun slides. The rod 2 is connected by a universal joint 3, 9 to the ring on the butt end of the gun, and is held at the desired height by pins 17 on blade springs 10 engaging holes in the rod 2. The support can be folded into a groove in the stock and secured by a catch device, consisting of a fixed plate 23 and a sliding spring-controlled angle-plate 15 engaging a tooth on the base-plate 4. To release the support. the angle-plate 23 is pulled to disengage the plate from the tooth on the plate. A detachable device is provided with spring clips for attaching to the gun, and holding it in the folded-up position. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 10,185, A.D. 1901.]
Patent GB-190705829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes.
Inventor: BURNS JEREMIAH DAVID
Filed: 1907-03-11
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 5829. Burns, J. D. March 11. Foldingboxes.-The lid and body of a folding box, which may form a suit box, are made from blanks scored in the manner shown in Fig. 5. The blank comprises a central portion 1 surrounded by side and end pieces 3, folding corner-pieces 5, and overlapping portions 4, and when set up has the form shown in Fig. 1. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the corner-piece has a slot 14 engaging with a tongue 15 on the side, and forming a locking- device. In another modification, the overlapping portions 4 are secured to the sides by staples. Specification No. 9693, A.D. 1894, is referred to.
Patent GB-190706771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Machines to Print Records.
Inventor: DENISON GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1907-03-21
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 6771. Denison, G. H., and Brown, S. C. March 21. Printing - apparatus combined with weighing- apparatus.-The type-bars C<1>, C<2>, C<3>, Fig.2, are provided with type numerals on the upper and under sides, a ticket being inserted at F and a recording ribbon or second ticket receiving the impression at the underside of the type-bars. The two sets of type may be of different denominations. Identifying marks are added to the ribbon through apertures M<1>, Fig. 10, or by means of type F'. A handle H operates the printing pads D<1>, D<2> by means of cams J<5>, J<6> respectively, suitable connexion between the cam shafts being made by cranks J', J' and a connecting-rod J'. Feeding-apparatus.-The ribbon G is fed forward by the return movement of a cam 0 mounted on the shaft J<2>, the forward motion of the cam allowing a spring-pressed lever 03 to move and operate a lever P carrying a pawl P', so that the pawl slips back over the teeth of a ratchet-wheel P<2>. The ratchet-wheel is mounted on the same shaft as the spool K<2> which is fed forward on the return of the cam 0 a distance limited by the position of a lever Q, bearing on the spool of ribbon and acting as a stop for the lever 0<3>. An indicating pointer R works over a scale R'. The drawer L may be removed and the spools changed.
Patent GB-190707102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Heating Stoves or Radiators.
Inventor: EWART JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-03-25
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 7102. Ewart, J. W. March 25. Gas stoves; heat radiators; air-moisteners.- In a gas stove or radiator wherein steam is generated to maintain a humid atmosphere in the heated apartment, the steam is led from the upper part of the radiator by a pipe or pipes into close proximity to the burner flame and mixed with the products of combustion therefrom. In the arrangement shown, some of the sections of the radiator are provided with pipes c, open at both ends, which are screwed through its base. The burner b may be carried by the radiator legs, or it may be provided with extensions on which the radiator stands. A filling- funnel g has a screwed cover h and communicates with the radiator by pipes e, f. The height of the water is shown by the gauge glass d.
Patent GB-190707813-A (GB)
Title: Arched Construction of Weirs & other Retaining Walls
Inventor: SHIELDS WILLIAM HERBERT
Filed: 1907-04-03
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 7813. Shields, W. H. April 3. Dams; sea and retaining walls.-Weirs, embankments, retaining-walls, &c. are constructed in a multiple-arched manner, instead of being made solid constructions of wedge shape in section. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the weir is made of a series of arches b, supported by abutments c and tapered as shown at d, e, Fig. 4. A parapet h is provided.
Patent GB-190709174-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening Device for Collars Articles of Clothing Cuffs Gaiters and the like
Inventor: MACK FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1907-04-19
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 9174. Mack, F. April 19. Stud-and-socket fastenings.-Articles of clothing such as cuffs, collars, gaiters, and the like are fastened together by a device comprising two pieces A, B, Figs. 3 and 4, of sheet metal. The piece A is formed as two springs which hold the grooved or beaded edge of the piece B. Both pieces are stitched on to the material.
Patent GB-190710694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Insulation for High Potential Electric Conductors.
Inventor: LOCKE FRED MORTON
Filed: 1907-05-08
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 10,694. Locke, F. M. May 8. Conductors, supports or holders for; insulators.- High-tension electric conductors are carried on a number of insulators arranged in series, the bottom of one insulator being carried by suitable devices from the top of another, so that the insulators are all in compression and the parts may be assembled without cementing or special glazing. The insulators to any number may hang from the support 1 and be placed one below the other as shown in Fig. 1, the caps 7 and stalks 4 being connected by bars 6 ; they, however, may be replaced by stirrups, or as shown in Fig. 4 may project out sideways, or as shown in Fig. 5 may be carried by two main supports 1, the conductor 19 being attached to the top of the central insulation. One of the stirrup form of supports is shown in Fig. 6, the conductor 8 being carried on the centre stirrup ; this particular form, if arranged in sets of three, is particularly suitable for three-wire systems.
Patent GB-190713471-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Detaching Postage Stamps, Labels and the like from Sheets, and Attaching same to any desired Object or Matter.
Inventor: MEYER FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-06-11
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 13,471. Meyer, F., [Meyer, J. W., and Springer, W.]. June 11. Cutting - machines for paper.-Relates to machines in which a spring- returned plunger detaches a postagestamp, label &c. from a sheet and fixes it to postal &c. matter. The sheet of postage stamps rests on a table B sliding on rods, an intermittent longitudinal feed being given to the table by the withdrawal of a spring- controlled pin K from the teeth of a rack L secured to the carriage. The pin K is pressed back on the return stroke of a spring-controlled plunger C by an arm H' and slotted link H. Knives F are spring-pressed against the plunger and move downwards with the same to detach the stamp from the sheet. Further descent of the knives is then checked by a shoulder taking over the edges of an orifice T' ; the plunger C completes its stroke and carries the detached stamp through the orifice T' and attaches the same to the postal matter placed underneath. The stamp is previously damped by passing over a wick &c. placed in an aperture communicating with a reservoir T. When one strip of stamps is used up, the carriage is freed from the teeth of the rack L and moves into its initial position under the action of a spring. The next row of stamps is fed forward through rolls M, M<1> mounted on the carriage B. In an alternative method of feeding forward the strip, a fixed bar A<2>, Figs. 12 and 14, is connected to bars C<8>, B<2> by links C<2>, C<3> and springs C', C<5>. The bars A<2>, B<2> are provided with spring-controlled presser-feet C<9>, C<7> operated by a lever. The bars C<8>, B<2> normally bear against the bar A<2>, and the presser-feet are raised to allow the sheet of stamps to be inserted. At the end of the lateral movement of the carriage B, the end of the bar C<8> comes against the frame and feeds forward the next row of stamps.
Patent GB-190714989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Injectors for Supplying Feed to Boilers and the like.
Inventor: LEA HENRY
Filed: 1907-06-29
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 14,989. Lea, H. June 29. Injectors.-In injectors of the flap-nozzle type, the flap D, Fig. 2, and the fixed portion c of the combining-cone meet along a segment of a circle. Fig. 1 shows a circular cutter A forming the circular recess B in the combining-cone C. A number of flaps D, Fig. 3, may be cast together. They are turned down to the diameter of the circular cutter A, Fig. 1, and sawn to form separate flaps. They are then clamped in the recess B, and are bored and reamered out for the internal cones, and drilled and reamered for the pin E. A notch or hole K forms the overflow, or the tip of the flap may be shortened to the same end.
Patent GB-190722474-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for Guiding the Load-supporting Rope in Cranes, or Lifting Devices
Inventor: ELSING AUGUST
Filed: 1907-10-11
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 22,474. Elsing, A. Oct. 30, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Shackles and swivels.-In cranes and lifting- devices, the lifting-rope is prevented from becoming twisted by connecting it, or the hook or the member between them with the framework of the crane by means of an extensible rigid link, so that rotation of the rope is prevented while its freedom to move in all directions is retained. The object is to prevent deterioration of the ropes, especially where wire ropes are employed. The jib a of the crane has secured to it a ring b having a pin c, on which is pivoted an arm d; this arm at its free end carries by means of a gyratory connexion or the like an eye-bolt e which receives a tube f. To the rope g is suspended a clip h with two cross-pieces k, l separated by a spring i, through which passes the shank of the hook n proper. A ball bearing covered by a cap r is provided. Above the bar k on each limb of the clip h is a disk s, to which are hinged the forked arms u of the rod v. This rod telescopes in the tube f.
Patent GB-190723386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Relays.
Inventor: KITSEE ISIDOR
Filed: 1907-10-23
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 23,386. Kitsee, I. Oct. 23. Telegraphs.-In a cable relay of the moving-coil type two coils are used, each coil carrying one of the relay contact-pieces. The two moving coils 14, 15, shown in plan in Fig. 3, surround the two fixed iron cores 7, 8, and are set between the poles 6 of a permanent magnet or an electro-magnet. The two coils are preferably connected in series, but are so arranged that when traversed by a signalling- current from the line they tend to move in opposite directions. Each coil carries one of the contactpieces 34, 35 which are normally in contact, so that the local circuit containing the translating-device is normally closed, but on the arrival of a signalling- current from the line, the contacts are separated and the consequent opening of the local circuit causes the actuation of the translating-device. The contact-pieces 34, 35 of the relay are preferably of platinum plate, their planes being arranged at right-angles so that the edges of the plates engage, and the pressure between the contact-pieces is sufficiently great to prevent the separation by any weak earth current or the like flowing in the line. Specification No. 10,249, A.D. 1906, is referred to.
Patent GB-190724136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Tapering and Slotting Umbrella Sticks.
Inventor: WOODCOCK JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-10-31
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 24,136. Woodcock, J. W. Oct. 31. Slotting; carving; sawing.-In a machine for' slotting umbrella sticks to receive the spring catches, and for tapering off the ends to receive the ferrules, a vertically and longitudinally slidable stick-holder is adjusted into alinement with the slotting-tool to cut a radial slot of predetermined. length and varying depth without requiring adjustment of the machine to suit the diameter of the stick. The work-holder G, which is obtained in alinement with the saw E by moving it on the support G<1>, has a rack K engaging a pawl R, which is mounted in a hollow pin P in the clamp M and is forced out of engagement against the action of a spring r by a lever O. The lever has a forked end and is pivoted to a collar S on the carriage H so that it may swing either horizontally or vertically. The work is clamped in the groove V by withdrawing the pawl, raising the clamp M by the lever, and then lowering the lever with the pawl in engagement. The end of the clamp is a pattern-cam, and a vertically adjustable stop X engages it so as to regulate the depth of cut when the clamp and holder are raised during cutting. The carriage H is moved on guides J by the lever O during cutting, the cam N and stop X being in contact until the end of the slot is reached, when it is arrested by a stop on the cam. An elastic buffer may be provided on the clamp M or between the lever and pin P. To taper the end of the stick to any angle with a practically square shoulder, a rotary tool F having peripheral and radial cutters is used. Two adjustable guides w, w<1> are employed, the former being the end guide and the latter the side guide, and both being preferably arranged so that the axis of the stick is in the plane of the centre of the spindle C ; the stick is rotated by hand during the cutting operation. The platform W on which the guides are mounted may be tilted. A saw is used for cutting-off the ends of the sticks.
Patent GB-190727385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for the Electro-deposition of Metals.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
Filed: 1907-12-11
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 27,385. Coles, S. 0. Cowper-. Dec. 11. Metals depositing.- In apparatus for the deposition of metals upon a vertical cylindrical cathode rotating in an annular vat, the driving- sbaft for the cathode b, passes up through the central space and is made in two parts, the lower part c carrying a sleeve k dipping in a mercury cup, while the upper part carries a disk h supporting the cathode. Current is supplied to the cathode through the mercury. In the construction shown, the driving - shaft is arranged in bearings d, d' in the column e, and studs i on the shaft engage holes in the disk h and are secured by cotters i<1>. A square end c<2> on the part c<1> of the shaft engages a square socket on the part c. The anode segments l are fastened to frames m by means of clamps m<1> and bolts m<2>. The frames m are pivotally attached by horizontal pins r to slides n. The slides n are mounted on brackets o, and are operated by screws p working in collars p<1>. The slides n may be turned upon vertical pins q provided with lock-nuts s ; for this purpose the screws p pass through slots p<2> in curved ribs p<3>, Fig. 2, and are moved by screws p<4>. The frames m are adjusted on the pins r by means of screws t and nuts u, mounted on extensions w, v on the slides n and frames m respectively. The electrolyte is sprayed on to the cathode through pipes x. Sludge can be discharged from an opening z, which is provided with a valve mounted upon a weighted lever z<1>. The level of the electrolyte may be varied by means of an overflow pipe z<2> with a telescopic upper end.
Patent GB-190801008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spindles for Spinning, Twisting and like Machines.
Inventor: WILLOQUET ALPHONSE LOUIS
Filed: 1908-01-15
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 1008. Willoquet, A. L. Jan. 15. Ball bearings.-The bottom ends of the spindles of spinning, twisting, and like machines, including roving-frames for flax &c., are provided with tempered - steel end pieces 7, and rotate on balls which revolve on a hardened ring 9 in the cup 2, the bottom part of which serves as a reservoir for dirty water. The balls run in V-shaped recesses in the spindle-end and the bearing-ring.
Patent GB-190805151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Driving Cylinders for Spinning, Doubling, Winding and like Machines used in the Production of Yarns or Threads of Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: JACKSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-03-07
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 5151. Jackson, W. March 7. Rollers and drums. - Sheet-metal cylinders for spinning, doubling, winding, and like machines for treating yarns or fibrous threads, and for other machines, are secured to their shafts by sheet-metal disks having central integral sleeves for the reception of pliable metal bushes which are fixed to the shaft. The disks b, which may have radial and circumferential indentations t, u for strengthening purposes, have lateral flanges c and central sleeves d, which enclose the bushes f. The parts are fixed in the keyway of the shaft k by indenting both the bushes and the sleeves, or by indenting the bushes only, as shown, the bushes in the latter case being welded to the sleeves. The outer surfaces of the bushes are split and made tapering, and are screwed to receive clamping-nuts r. The flange c is beaded at s to fit against the cylinder, to which it may be soldered.
Patent GB-190808239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Puzzles and Games.
Inventor: TILSTON EDWARD
Filed: 1908-04-14
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 8239. Tilston, E. April 14. Puzzles; games played with balls, disks, &c.-A hollow brass, tin, glass, or like globe a terminates in a transparent tube b, and contains differently coloured or numbered balls, disks, or beads c. The object is to shake the globe so that the pieces come down in a specified order ; or a game may be played when the pieces are numbered.