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Patent GB-190628421-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cord Grip, particularly suitable for Roller Blinds.
Inventor: MOORE GEORGE
Filed: 1906-12-13
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 28,421. Moore, G. Dec. 13. Cleats or holders for window-blind cords are formed with a tapering slot a, between which the cord c is gripped. The cord is threaded through an enlarged part a<2>, and bears against a bar a' which draws it across the slot. When pulled downwards, it runs freely ; but an upward pull wedges it between the tapered sides. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the holder is made from round wire. Fig. 4 shows a form shaped-up from a sheet-metal blank, the parts over which the cord runs being rounded off to prevent fraying. According to the Provisional Specification, the sides of the gripping- portion may be made either rigid or slightly resilient ; in the latter case, small loop coils may be formed in the wire to obtain the necessary resiliency.
Patent GB-190629295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: HUBBARD FRANK HERBERT
Filed: 1906-12-22
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 29,295. Hubbard, F. H. May 16, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Bottles, non-refillable.- The bottle neck is made conical and provided with a float valve having a globular lower end 8 connected by a stem 10 to a concave, upper part 11 formed with grooves 12 to provide liquid. outlets. Above the valve a plug 13, with peripheral grooves in the form of ogee curves, is cemented in the neck. In the modification, the upper part of the valve is made flat. When the bottle is in position to discharge its contents, the grooves in the valve register with those in the plug. The valve and plug may be of glass, metal, &c.
Patent GB-190703254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Time Switches for Electric Circuits and more particularly for use with Electric Lights.
Inventor: VENNER ROBERT FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-02-09
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 3254. Venner, R. F., and Griesbach, R. C. Feb. 9. Switches.-In, a time switch particularly applic able for lighting or extinguishing electric lamps, or for actuating other electric apparatus, a straight two - armed switch lever a is retained in contact with terminals d, against the action of a Spring e, by a detent h. At a predetermined time, this detent is pushed out by the alarm key l of a clock - mechanism, thus releasing the switch-arm. A solenoid n acting upon an armature m may also be employed to release the switch of the clock. A number of switches may be adapted for simultaneous operation by a single clock-mechanism, the ends of the detents h being provided with contacts adapted, to close the circuits through the magnets u of the other similar . devices; or, a hand-operated distant switch may be provided for actuating the whole series of switches independently of the clock.
Patent GB-190705817-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Fog Signal Alarm Controlled by Distant Signal Lever in the Signal Cabin
Inventor: WOOTTON JOB FOSTER
Filed: 1907-03-11
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 5817. Wootton, J. F., and Wootton, J. March 11. Contacts, electric; signals on engines.-A contactstrip g<1>, Fig. 5, on the tail of an ordinary handlever G in the signal cabin makes contact between two contact-strips F, F' supported on pivoted levers H, which are provided with balance weights f and springs f <3>. A circuit is thus partly closed through two copper rods A, A', Fig. 3, insulatedly supported one on each side of the track, and arranged so that spring-controlled contact rollers j<1> mounted on the engine upon passing over the rods finally close the circuit of an alarm bell K on the engine, and thus give warning that the semaphore signal is at 'danger.'
Patent GB-190705904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Measuring and Recording Instruments of the Thermal Type
Inventor: FOSTER CHARLES EDWIN
Filed: 1907-03-12
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 5904. Foster, C. E. March 12. Current and energy meters.-In an indicating or recording meter of the thermal type, the expansible strip is attached by hinges, stirrups, flexible strips, or the like, not heated by the current to be measured ; the mechanism is so arranged that the tensile force on the expansible strip becomes rapidly less as the strip becomes hotter; an d the indicating-pointer or recording-pen is so connected that the indications for equal increments of elongation of the strip are smaller as the elongation proceeds. The Figure shows the application to a current meter, in which two similar fine wires A, E are connected at their ends to strips B, C, D, F of relatively large cross-section, the wire A carrying the current to be measured, and the wire E not carrying current. The strips B, F are firmly fixed at the points b, f to insulated supports, and the strips C, D are joined at the point c to a spring G and a thread H, which passes round an eccentric drum N, carrying a pointer J, and is attached to a spring K. The drum N is arranged so that the radius at which the thread H acts increases with the elongation of the wire A. A screen may be interposed to shield the wire E from radiation from the wire A. The difference between two currents may be measured by passing one through the wire A and the other through the wire E, and in this manner the instrument may be used as a watt-meter.
Patent GB-190711383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Indicating Apparatus for Electric Meters.
Inventor: BAUMANN ADRIAN
Filed: 1907-05-15
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 11,383. Baumann, A. May 16,1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Counting-apparatus, for indicating payments due, is operated electrically from an electric supply meter by means of a current from a source independent of the supply mains. In the arrangement shown, a contact g rotated by the meter closes circuits from a source i alternately through two electro-magnets m, n, so as to rock an armature bar l, which has a pawl q for turning a ratchet on the counting train. The armature bar when pulled over disconnects the electro-magnet which pulled it, and connects the other electro magnet by contacts o, p. The driving of the counter and the opening of the circuit may be effected by separate electro-magnets.
Patent GB-190713038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Two Speed Gears for Motor Cycles.
Inventor: POWELL ARCHIBALD DOUGLAS
Filed: 1907-06-05
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 13,038. Powell, A. D. June 5. Motor-cycles; driving-mechanism.-In a hub gear for motor-cycles of the kind which provides a twospeed pedalling gear, which enables the pedals to drive the engine only, and in which the belt pulley or the equivalent is supported in a substantial manner, the pedalling free-wheel clutch R is mounted upon the friction clutch member P keyed to the driving-pinion F, while the gear and the means for operating the same, preferably similar to those described in Specification No. 19,993, A.D. 1906, are arranged outside the hub shell J. The spokes of the belt pulley are attached to the flanges E of a cylinder D, which is supported at both ends upon ball cones B, C. The driven pinion G is attached to the hub shell, so that at one end the shell is supported on balls H upon the pinion F ; at the other end, it is supported on balls K upon a cone adjustable upon the cylinder D. The driving-pinion may be squared at 0 to carry the clutch member P. By leaving the friction clutch out and the band brake upon the drum L disengaged, the pedalling gear may be used to operate the belt pulley, and consequently the engine, without driving the hub shell. The belt-pulley bearings and the hub bearings are both adjustable.
Patent GB-190723221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Filtering, Washing and Drying, applicable for the Treatment of Bicarbonate of Soda and other Products.
Inventor: BEBBINGTON JOHN
Filed: 1907-10-21
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 23,221. Bebbington, J., and Mathieson, T. T. Oct. 21. Rotary filters; cleansing.-Material to be treated is supplied to a drum J by pipes Y and a box X. As the drum rotates, the contained liquid is drawn through a flannel and wire-cloth covering and the perforated or grid surface of the drum into a suction chamber E' formed by a stationary partition A and diaphragm F. The chamber E' has an outlet connexion H<1>. Wash-water sprayed on to the drum from a tank 6 is drawn into a similar chamber E, and the dried solids are removed by a scraper 4 delivering into a hopper 5. The filter surface is cleaned by water from a spray 3 which passes outward and is collected and discharged by the trough 2. The drum is rotated from the shaft S, pinions R on which gear with teeth Q on flanges M. The flanges M rotate over flanges N of the partition A which is supported by spokes C on shafts I at each end. The partition A does not extend all round but has a portion G at the bottom which serves to strengthen the structure and forms a platform for an attendant. There are annular stuffing-boxes between the flanges 1\1, N, and tight joints are made at the bottom and sides of the box X and of the chambers E, E<1> respectively by means of rubber flaps Z and rubber pieces mounted on adjustable plates V. The drum may be provided with outwardly extending flanges T. The apparatus is specially intended for the treatment of bicarbonate of soda resulting from the ammonia-soda process.
Patent GB-190724105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Admission Devices for Explosion Motors.
Inventor: FARKAS ARMAND
Filed: 1907-10-31
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 24,105. Farkas, A., and Kieffer, J. March 25, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-In admission pipes of multiple-cylinder engines in which the carburettor is situated at one end of the pipe, a number of air inlets k are situated at intervals along the pipe a to prevent the formation of a vacuum and consequent condensation therein. The pipe may also be provided with longitudinal partitions g to form a separate passage for each cylinder.
Patent GB-190728123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Attaching the Heels of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1907-12-20
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 28,123. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Dec. 20. Heels; nailing &c.-In heel-attaching machines, top-lifts of an unsymmetrical contour are attached by the aid of a top-lift holder comprising a reargauge and a co - operating breast - gauge, which engages the breast of the heel at a number of points, preferably the breast-corners, and is adjustable to accommodate right or left top-lifts. The invention is shown as applied to a heel-attaching machine of the type described in Specification No. 5405, A.D. 1902, in which a nail-block head 10 has pivoted thereto a plate 12 carrying a heelholder and a top-lift holder. The latter holder comprises a forked rear gauge 18 adjustable for different sizes of lifts by means of a screw 22 co-operating with a guide 16. and a breast-gauge 20 sliding in the same guide 16 and yieldingly held against an adjustable stop 26 by a spring 24. The heel-lift is inserted between the breast-gauge and the rear gauge, and is gripped by means of the spring 24. Unsymmetrical top-lifts are accommodated by providing the breast-gauge with a member 30, pivoted at 32 to the breast-gauge 20 and maintained in either the position shown by full lines, or that indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 2, by a pin 34 passing through a hole in the bar 30 and either of two holes 36 in the member 20. The angles that the adjustable member 30 makes with the centre line of the top-lift in the two positions are equal but opposite, and enable the holder to retain right and left top-lifts respectively. To prevent the top-lift from being ejected from its holder, while allowing freedom of movement in the plane of lift, the corrugations parallel to the face of the lift are provided on the acting-surfaces of either or both gauges 18, 30.
Patent GB-190801101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Transmission Gear
Inventor: CHARLES EDOUARD HENRIOD
Filed: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 1101. Henriod, C. E. June 24, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. [Application for Patent of Addition to No. 824.] Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Variable-speed and reversing gearing.-The invention is stated to be an improvement upon that described in Specification No. 824, A.D. 1908, which comprises epicyclic variable - speed and reversing gearing inside an engine fly-wheel. One sun-element held against rotation sets revolving a group of planet-gears, any one of which may drive a corresponding sun-gear sliding on the driven shaft. The group of sun-gears 4 slides on a feather &c. on the driven shaft 3, so that any of its members may be geared with the corresponding member of a group of planet-gears 5 rotating loosely on a spindle 13 carried by the motor flywheel 2. One gear 5<2> of the group 5 is caused to roll round upon a sun-element 6, which is locked against rotation at will by applying a brake 7<1> to a drum 7. A solid drive is obtained by releasing the brake 7<1> and sliding a clutch member 8 revoluble with the shaft 3 into engagement with a clutch surface on the drum 7. For reversing, a sun-gear 4<1> and a planet-gear 5<1> are connected by an "idler."
Patent GB-190802599-A (GB)
Title: Improved Roller Changing Mechanism for the Winding Apparatus of Calendering and like Machines.
Inventor: POTMAN GERRIT JAN
Filed: 1908-02-05
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 2599. Potman, G. J. Feb. 5. Removal of parts, facilitating.-A bearing for rollers for winding fabrics is formed as an opening n in a lever l keyed to a cross-rod i pivoted to brackets h, and having a spring-rod p attached to its under side. To the rod i are also keyed a bell-crank lever having an operating handle k, a hooked arm r, and a counterbalanced lever m. When the roll of fabric w has been wound to a sufficient diameter, an empty roller is passed through the machine on to the hooked arm r, and thence into the recesses q in the spring p, the levers l being formed with U-shaped bends opposite the recesses q, in order to allow the journals of the empty roller to pass. The handle k is then pulled, thus raising the lever l and allowing the full roll to fall. The lever l is then lowered till fixed adjustable strikers t remove the empty roller from the recesses q, and cause it to fall between the spring and the lever into the open journal n, when it in turn is wound by friction against a revolving roller b.
Patent GB-190802838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo Electric Machines
Inventor: AMPHLETT JOHN COOMBE
Filed: 1908-02-08
Granted: 1909-02-08
Abstract: 2838. Amphlett, J. C., and Amphlett, H. P. Feb. 8. Dynamos, regulating; motors, controlling; dynamos and motors combined for transmitting power.-A dynamo electric machine which can act as generator, motor, electro-magnetic coupling, or motor generator, has a rotating field magnet consisting of inner and outer pole-wheels a, d embracing a rotating annular armature b. The armature carries conductors on the inner and outer surfaces forming a ring winding with a coil width equal to the pole pitch, and the North poles of the outer magnet are opposite the South poles of the inner so that the flux of each pole-pair cuts the two armature belts twice. The shaft e is hollow to take the .leads from the slip-rings to the brush-holders i and external magnet a. For a generator, the armature carries a sleeve which projects through the bearing k and is attached to the prime mover, the field magnets being rigidly coupled together and driven in the opposite direction by gearing or belting. When the machine is used as a coupling, the armature sleeve is connected to the prime mover and the magnets and shaft e to the driven shaft. For use as a motor-generator, the machine has two commutators and sets of slip-rings, there being no connexion between the magnets and armature. The voltage, speed, or transmitted power, according to the use of the machine, is determined by altering the relative position of the inner and outer poles, and thereby varying the reluctance of the magnetic circuit. This is done by connecting the two pole-rings together by springs which yield in proportion to the load. The springs preferably take the form of a spring-armed spider to the arms of which the inner pole-ring is attached, the outer one being rigidly attached to the shaft.
Patent GB-190802961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hand Hole Covers and the like
Inventor: BURKHARDT AUGUST GOTTLOB
Filed: 1908-02-10
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 2961. Burkhardt, A. G. Feb. 10. Hand-hole doors intended chiefly for the headers of water - tube boilers are made with a spherical bearing-face f, the centre of curvature being at the point where the axis of the cap-nut h cuts the plane of its seating i on the cover.
Patent GB-190803474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ships' Rudders.
Inventor: CUTHBERTSON JOHN
Filed: 1908-02-15
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 3474. Cuthbertson, J., [Cuthbertson, J. H.]. Feb. 15. Rudders are made up of a number of pivotally supported sections E, which are connected together by lever arms K and links J, so that when the rudder is moved in one direction or the other, the sections are swung on their pivots M and project from the acting side of the rudder. The channel bars E are pivotally supported by arms D fixed to the rudder post B, the end lever K being connected by links J<1> with projections G of the -stern post A.
Patent GB-190805172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ships' "Tell-tale" Telegraphic Apparatus.
Filed: 1908-03-07
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 5172. Chadburn's (Ship) Telegraph Co., and Grant, A. J. March 7. Signals, marine and ship.-In turbine-driven ships, a tell-tale indicator is operated by a cylinder- and-piston device, the cylinder of which is connected at its two ends to the steam-supply pipes of the 'ahead' and astern' turbines, so that the indicator shows which turbine is receiving steam and therefore in which direction the ship's propelling-gear is running. The piston l, Fig. 2, is actuated in one direction or the other by steam in pipes g, i and moves a slide valve m which admits high-pressure steam to one side or the other of a second piston l<1> mounted on a rod r connected by chain or other gearing to the indicator. When steam is cut off from both turbines, the parts are returned by springs u, x to a central position and the indication ' stop ' is displayed.
Patent GB-190808727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cellulose Derivatives and their Solutions
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-04-21
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 8727. Johnson, G. W., [Knoll & Co.]. April 21. Cellulose esters.-The injurious ultimate acid effect of the sulphuric acid or other condensing- agent used in the manufacture of cellulose esters is removed by the addition of nitrates to the solution.
Patent GB-190808777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fan Blades.
Inventor: RUSSEL JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-04-22
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 8777. Russel, J. April 22. Fans.-A fan blade 7 is attached to the hub 15 by means of a frangible pin 12, which fits in sockets in the blade and hub and is secured by screws. If the blade in rotating meets an obstruction, the pin 12 breaks and prevents the damage of any other part. The blade 7 is made of cardboard, and is fitted in a frame 5 of channel section and divided into two parts at 6. The frame is supported by arms 9 integral with the socket piece.
Patent GB-190814048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Overhead Electric Traction Systems.
Filed: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 14,048. Siemens-Schuckertwerke Ges. July 3, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Electric railways and tramways; conductors.- Overhead conductors for electric railways &c. are suspended by loop pieces &c. k from a catenary wire a which is divided up either in the workshop or in situ into lengths approximately equal to the distance between adjacent supporting points. The ends of the catenary a are as shown in Fig. 2, secured to eyes b for attachment to the insulators c, which are themselves carried by brackets e from the insulator c<1> on the support g.
Patent GB-190821635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Making Ice.
Inventor: HASLAM ALFRED SEALE
Filed: 1908-10-13
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 21,635. Haslam, Sir A. S. Oct. 13. Compressing.-To avoid contamination of the ice by oil and brine in an apparatus for the manufacture of ice by agitating water with cold air, the air is compressed by a compressor A of the waterdisplacement type which partially cools the air and forces it into a primary cooler B, where it is cooled by a liquid or gas passing through the tubes. The compressor has a reciprocating piston c and is provided with air-inlet valves a<1> and air-outlet valves b<1>.
Patent GB-190822729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Automatic Distributing Apparatus.
Inventor: VIRGILLITO AGATINO
Filed: 1908-10-26
Granted: 1909-10-26
Abstract: 22,729. Virgillito, A. April 11, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Sale apparatus. -Notices, advertisements, propositions &c. are placed in a coin-freed machine and can be withdrawn by interested persons, so that an employer can communicate with a person seeking employment, and so forth. The offers are co-ordinated and divided into classes at a central office, where they are printed on sheets ; these, after having been folded and placed in envelopes, are introduced into their corresponding compartments in the apparatus. One division of the apparatus may contain tickets on which offers &c. would be written, a letter-box being provided on the apparatus for the reception of the tickets and other correspondence for the office. Coin action; delivery mechanism; coin-discharging mechanism.-When a coin is inserted in the slot corresponding to the class of information wanted, it comes against a sliding piece i, Figs. 2 and 3, and completes the circuit of an electro-magnet k, withdrawing its armaturej from the path of a frame g. The frame g is pushed in by means of the key e<3> corresponding to the slot, a small plate h holding the pile of envelopes c while the bottom envelope drops through the frame and is delivered. On pushing the frame g in further, it comes against strips l, completing the circuit of an electro-magnet m, Fig. 3, the armature n of which is attracted to release the coin. The frame g is returned to its initial position by a spring i<1>. A modification is shown in Fig. 4, in which two coins are required for operating the apparatus. Registers.-Each key e<3> may be connected with a counter to register the number of sheets delivered.