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Patent GB-190620674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Reducing Skin Friction of Ships and Boats.
Inventor: FRAME WILLIAM JOHNSTON
Filed: 1906-09-18
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 20,674. Frame, W. J., [Frame, G. S.]. Sept. 18. Resistance to propulsion, reducing.-Air at atmospheric pressure is directed by nozzles to the skin of a ship or boat for the purpose of reducing skin friction. The area and shape of the nozzles are designed so that as much air is supplied to the water as there is water displaced by the system. Fig. 1 shows diagrammatically a longitudinal section of the ship fitted with two guide-plates P, P<1> provided with water nozzles n between them. Fig. 2 shows two half-sections of the ship, one at bow and one amidships, and Fig. 4 shows an horizontal section through the guide-plates and nozzles. Adjacent to the keel K and below the hull plating h are wedge-shaped partitions w forming the sides of the nozzles n. The jets of water pass through the air space A<1> from the nozzles n and mingle with the air drawn through the pipes T, t. S are supports for the lower plates P. The shape of the wedges depends on the type of vessel. The area of the water nozzles n at the outer or forward ends is to the area at the inner ends inversely as the velocity of the water, relative to the ship, at those ends. It is preferable to keep the area of the rear end of the partitions w equal to the area of the rear end of the nozzles n. The water nozzles may also be divided up horizontally, and the partitions may be hollow. The direction of the water spray is inclined slightly upwards. The guide-plates may be fixed to, or form part of, the skin plating. In shallow-draught boats, horizontal ribs prevent the escape of air up the sides.
Patent GB-190622572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & relating to Connecting Pieces for Inflator Pumps
Inventor: BOTHAMLEY WESTLEY
Filed: 1906-10-12
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 22,572. Bothamley, W. Oct. 12. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Screw unions.-The connexion from inflator to valve of a pneumatic tyre or other inflatable vessel has a right-handed screw-thread at one end and a left-handed screw-thread at the other, so that the joint may be made by rotating the connexion. A similar tube may, if necessary, be permanently attached to the inflator or valve for reversing the thread to enable the first coupling to be used.
Patent GB-190624463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, the Attachment of Hinged Seats and Lids or Covers to Earthenware Water-closet and analogous Basins.
Inventor: LEVICK JOHN
Filed: 1906-11-02
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 24,463. Levick, J. Nov. 2. Closet seats and seat lids ; commodes.-Relates to means for attaching seats and seat lids to closet, commode, &c. basins. A spindle g passes through a hole in the back of the seat b and through brackets h<1> attached to the lid, and is supported in brackets d<1>, d<2> fixed by nuts and bolts to lugs a', a<2> integral with the earthenware basin. The brackets h', d, d<2> fit in recesses in the back of the seat. Backward motion of the lid, and therefore of the seat, is limited by stops i on the brackets h' which meet ledges j on the brackets d<1>, d<2>.
Patent GB-190702033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boots Shoes and the like.
Inventor: DEDITIUS WILHELM
Filed: 1907-01-26
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 2033. Deditius, W. Jan. 26. Heels.-A hollow heel of india-rubber &c. for a boot, shoe &c. is fixed to the sole a by means of a flange b, which fits under a recess in an extension c of the sole. In the interior of the heel, an indiarubber bag e, inflated by a valve f, is arranged so that when the bag is inflated, the edge of the heel is pressed into the recess in the extension of the sole.
Patent GB-190702355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed Driving Gear.
Inventor: COLLIER ARTHUR THOMAS
Filed: 1907-01-30
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 2355. Collier, A. T. Jan. 30. Variable-speed and reversing gearing.-Relates to change gearing comprising a driven member permanently in mesh with gears mounted in a frame which may be rotated to enable any of the gears to be coupled to a shaft. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the driven member is a worm-wheel k having ball teeth m meshing with worms f, g, h. j, carried by a frame e and arranged for producing three speeds and a reverse, respectively. The variation is effected by having the worms f, g, h singly, doubly, and trebly threaded, respectively, thereby keeping the worms of the same diameter, so that on rotating the frame e about the driven shaft b the worm spindles n may be brought into alinement with a driving-shaft a. A clutch p on the shaft a may engage one of a set of clutches o on the spindles n. In other arrangements, such as that shown in Fig. 5, the diameter of the gears is varied and the spindles n are at varying distances from the shaft b, or in the case of bevel-gearing from a plane perpendicular to the shaft b, and so special means are necessary for connecting the clutches o to the shaft a. Such means are shown in Figs. 8 and 9 in connexion with the modification adapted for spur gearing shown in Fig. 10. The change speeds are produced by a series of pinions g<3> &c., Fig. 10, of different diameters meshing with a spur-wheel k<4> upon the shaft b, reversal being effected through an internal pinion j<3>. The casing e, which is rotated from a hand - lever through a toothed wheel q, is held in gear positions by a bolt &c. engaging recesses 10. The shaft a, Fig. 8, which has a telescopic universal part a', is supported behind the clutch p by a bearing 11, which may be traversed longitudinally to operate the clutch by a fork 15 and lever 16. The bearing 11 is carried transversely by a slide 12, supported by fixed guides 13 and operated by a roller 18 engaging a cam-groove 20 in the casing e, Fig. 10.
Patent GB-190705453-A (GB)
Title: Improved Billiard Table.
Inventor: JOHNSON WALTER CLAUDE
Filed: 1907-03-06
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 5453. Johnson, W. C March 6. Billiards.-The bed of a circular or polygonal billiard table is mounted on ball or roller bearings so as to be revoluble, and is provided with a central pocket. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, legs h provided with differential adjusting-screws h' support a frame e, having a ball race e<1> and balls f upon which revolves a bed a. The bed has a sunk rim b, between which and a detachable rim c the cloth is held stretched. Cushions d are held between edges c<1>, c<2> of the rim c. A central pocket i, provided with a countersunk edge j to hold the cloth, communicates with a channel k so as to deliver the balls to the player. In a modification, Fig. 3, rollers g mounted on radial arms g', which are free to revolve round a common centre i, are used in place of the bearing- balls.
Patent GB-190706810-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Means for Generating Power.
Inventor: SCOONES EDWARD HENRY
Filed: 1907-03-21
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 6810. Scoones, E. H. March 21. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Self-driving motors; weight motors.-Consists in "a new or improved method of and means for " generating power, the object being to utilize the " force of gravity to this end." The principle of the invention is explained by the diagram shown in Fig. 5. Different levels are indicated by the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and two balanced levers A B, C D are pivoted respectively at E, F ; one arm of each lever is considerably longer than the other. These levers are arranged as tracks over which a weighted carriage can slide. As the carriage moves from the fulcrum of each lever over its long arm, a comparatively large force is produced at the end of the short arm. When the carriage, starting from F, reaches the end C on the level 3, it is arranged that its momentum shall carry it to E on the level 2. It is then projected from E along the lever A B and finally reaches the level 4, whence its momentum will carry it to the level 3, at least, the energy to enable it to reach its original position F being derived from that stored in the end D of the lever C D during its initial run. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the two levers, of which there are several pairs, are indicated at a, b. Each lever, when in its lowest position, shown in dotted lines, completes a track e, over which the carriage e<1> travels and compresses a buffer-spring k at each extremity of its path. The short end of the lever a drives a crank-shaft geared to two other shafts, one of which carries a fly-wheel and the other actuates the spring-releasing catches i<2>. The short end of the lever b, through a link j and lever j<3>, actuates mechanism which, when released by the carriage, imparts to the latter sufficient energy to complete its travel and compress the buffer spring. Means are described in detail for starting, stopping, and reversing the motor by actuating the catches i<2> and others adjacent to them.
Patent GB-190708791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Filling Bottles with Aerated Waters and the like.
Inventor: FORRESTER WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-04-16
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 8791. Forrester, W., Forrester, J., and Forrester, J. April 16. Bottling.-Relates to revolving-table machines for bottling aerated waters &c. The liquid-supply valve m in each filling-head d is opened by the action of a roller o on a cam plate p operating through a cam-block k on the spindle of the valve, the parts o, p, & being all carried on the filling-head. The cam-plate p is operated by a fixed roller x, Fig. 1, to open the corresponding valve, and by the second fixed roller x<1> to permit the valve to close The block k has a wedge-shaped groove l overlying the valve spindle, and is connected by the linkage j, i, Fig. 1, with the lever g of the usual spring- controlled bottle rest f, so that, if a bottle breaks or is omitted, the block is drawn by the action of the bottle rest into a position in which the valve is permitted to close or is not operated. The bottles may be released by a treadle f<3>, instead of by hand, the treadle having a hook f<2>, which engages with a hook f on the bottle rest. For regulating the quantity of liquid supplied, the filling-head d is connected through a pipe e', Fig. 4, and a passage in the fixed screwed stem e<3>, with an adjustable pressure-chamber e. The stem e<3> is provided with a piston or diaphragm e<2>, c<5>, e<6>, which breaks a tight joint with the cylinder e, and the capacity of the cylinder is adjusted by screwing it upwards or downwards on the stem e<3>. The plate e<5> for compressing the washer e<6> is operated by a spindle e<7>, which passes through a stuffing-box e<8> &c. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the disk washer s is secured between the plates e<2>, u by lock-nuts v, and the cylinder is adjusted by rotating the milled nut e<4>. The milled nut may, however, be dispensed with, and the cylinder screwed directly on the stem e<3>, as in Fig. 4. In this arrangement, the overflow liquid w forms a liquid seal. As a further modification, the regulator may be formed similarly to a Stauffer lubricator. The air displaced from the bottle during filling, and any overflow liquid, enter the chamber e, the surplus liquid returning to the filling - head and the air escaping as the bottle is withdrawn. The air passage is provided with a screw-down valve d<2>, which can either be closed entirely for small bottles, or adjusted to regulate the quantity of liquid. The air passage is also fitted with a nipple y having radial passages z, to prevent the escaping air from blowing out any liquid from the bottle when the latter is withdrawn.
Patent GB-190711840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: LATIMER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1907-05-21
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 11,840. Latimer, A. May 21. Tyres, pneumatic.-The tread portion of the outer cover is formed with a groove d, Fig. 4, into which is fitted a band composed of circumferential rows of articulated metal strips a alternating with staggered rows of articulated rubber strips b. The rows. are connected by cross-pins c, Fig. 2, and each element is formed with a convex and a concave end, and is grooved transversely on its base to engage corrugations d<2> in the bottom of the groove d. The band is sprung into position. The metal may be replaced by papier mÔchÚ or compressed wood pulp.
Patent GB-190713353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Combs for the Hair.
Inventor: TREBITZKY FRANZ
Filed: 1907-06-08
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 13,353. Trebitzky, F. June 8. Combs, hair.-A comb for applying liquids to the roots of the hair has a hollow back forming a reservoir 2 from which liquid is ejected through the hollow teeth 1 by means of a piston 4, Fig. 1, rubber bulb, flexible membrane, or the like. The discharge apertures 7 are formed at the sides of the teeth a short distance from the ends. In a modification, additional appertures 8, Fig. 5, are provided along the sides of the teeth. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 792, A.D. 1864, No. 2202, A.D. 1868, No. 1641, A.D. 1888, No. 18,894, A.D. 1890, No. 19,956, A.D. 1896, No. 18,915, A.D. 1898, Nos. 2963 and 10,553. A.D. 1900, Nos. 14,874 and 23,286. A,D.1901, No. 15,472, A.D. 1903, and No, 20,075, A.D. 1905.]
Patent GB-190717843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Animal Traps.
Inventor: TURNER HENRY
Filed: 1907-08-06
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 17,843. Turner, H. Aug. 6. Traps.-An animal trap comprises a wire cage having glass ends 6, 8 with an opening 2 in the base 1 to be placed over a hole 19 in the floor 20 or wall, and having a partition wall 13 movable to a position to prevent the escape of the captive. The end 6 is held in position by the frame, and the end 8 by hinges 9. A partition 13 is supported by a spring 15 and is held in position by a rod 16, which is kept horizontal by a hook 17 attached to the bait-receiver 18.
Patent GB-190718537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electric Auto-musical Instruments.
Inventor: PHILLIPS THOMAS ERNEST RAYMOND
Filed: 1907-08-16
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 18,537. Phillips, T. E. R. Aug. 16. Switches.-A switch for use with an electro - magnetically - operated automatic musical instrument c o m - prises brushes 38 arranged on either side of the base, which can be rotated independently or simultaneously by means of handles 45,46. The spindle attached to the handle 46 passes through the spindle of the handle 45, and the base is attached to the casing by nuts and bolts.
Patent GB-190718913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Axle Journal Boxes.
Inventor: PECKHAM EDGAR
Filed: 1907-08-22
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 18,913. Peckham, E., and Miller, C. B. Aug. 22. Axle - boxes. - A dust-guard and oilretainer for the axle-boxes of railway and tramway vehicles and particularly for that type of axle-box described in Specification No. 3696, A.D. 1906, is placed in a chamber 2 at the end of the axlebox, and comprises a packing-sheet 7 of leather &c., which is pressed into contact with a smoothed surface 6 by a recessed metal plate 9. Within the plate 9 and encircling a collar 8 on the sheet 7 are placed two split, wedge-shaped rings 11, 12 of rubber, wood, &c., which are compressed by a U-shaped. wedge 13 mounted on two bolts 15. The wedge engages an inclined surface 16 formed on the wall 4 of the chamber 2, and is adjustably tightened by means of nuts screwed on the bolts 15 and bearing against a plate 17. The sheet 7 and plate 9 are made rectangular to prevent rotation. In a modification, two wedges are inserted in the chamber 2 from above and below and engage each other, being drawn together by bolts.
Patent GB-190719810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Orthooxymonoazo-dyestuffs.
Filed: 1907-09-04
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 19,810. Chemische Fabrik Griesheim- . Elektron. Jan. 5, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Dyes, artificial. -Oxyazodyes are prepared by combining diazotized o.aminophenol or its non- sulpbonated derivatives with 2 : 8-dioxynaphthalene 6-sulphonic acid in presence of slaked lime. The production of a dye from p-chlor-o-aminophenol is described in an example. Specifications No. 11,437, A.D. 1898, Nos. 18,139 and 18,569, A.D. 1902, and No. 26,383, A.D. 1905, are referred to. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), gives a list of such dyes from the 4 : 6 dichlor, 4- and 5-nitro, 4-methyl - 6 - chlor, 4 - methyl-6-nitro, 4-chlor-6- nitro, 6 - chlor-4-nitro, 4-methyl-6-carboxyl, and 4-carboxyl-6-nitro derivatives ; this list does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190720927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Caroussels.
Inventor: MONK JOHN
Filed: 1907-09-20
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 20,927. Monk, J. Sept. 20. Roundabouts.-Relates to the type of roundabout that is mounted on two vertical spindles carrying gear-wheels meshed together so that the arms of one roundabout cross the path of the other. Arms G, G<1> and J, J<1>, Figs. 1 and 4, carrying cars K rotate about centres D, E, geared together as shown, the arms being shaped as in Fig. 1 to allow the necessary crossing. To avoid strain on the spindles D, E, the gear-wheels B, C, Fig. 1, are supported on rollers F or the like. The arms are also supported by angle-pieces H. Guards T, T<1> are mounted above the gear-wheels, which are driven by a spur-wheel L<1> geared to a shaft 0 provided with fast and loose pulleys and a brake wheel U. The cars are shaped as shown in Fig. 3, having a gangway k and seats k<1>. Platforms for entering the cars are arranged as shown in Fig. 4, the entrance being at R<2> and exits at S, S<1>.
Patent GB-190802296-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Screw-stopper.
Inventor: PARKHURST SIDNEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-08-01
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 2296. Parkhurst, S. W., and McCulloch, W. Aug. 1. Stoppers, screw.-Relates to a screw stopper of the type in which a yielding washer c is held in an annular recess in the underside of the head, which is provided with a depending flange b<2>. According to the present invention, the washer c, Fig. 3, has an annular ridge c<1> to allow the bottle to be stoppered both upon the top and inside of the neck, and a greased wafer d is arranged as shown to reduce the friction between the washer and the stopper.
Patent GB-190803244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Labels or Tags or Tag Attachments for Game, Parcels, or Horticultural or the like uses
Inventor: CASBON CHARLES
Filed: 1908-02-13
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 3244. Casbon, C. Feb. 13. Labels and label fastenings, tampering with, preventing and detecting. A metal label comprises a body part A having an elongated strap or tongue D, which is passed round or through the article to be labelled and has the end passed through slots B<1>, B<2> in the body A and folded down, as shown in Fig. 2, into a countersunk area E, so that the end does not project above the surface of the label. The end of the tongue may be covered with sealing-wax, lead, paper, &c. to keep it in position and to prevent or detect tampering with the fastenings.
Patent GB-190803414-A (GB)
Title: An Expanding Mandrel.
Inventor: BROWNLOW FREDERICK ECCLES
Filed: 1908-05-20
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 3414. Brownlow, F. E. May 20. Mandrels.-An expanding mandrel consists of a casing 1 which is internally screwed at one end 3 and coned at another portion 2. A cover-plate 4, also internally coned, is attached to the casing, and has radial slots 5 which hold studs 6 with serrated ends 9 slidably secured therein by the ends of screws 8. A screwed spindle 11 expands the studs by means of a coned part 10.
Patent GB-190803807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Direct-contact Feed Water Heaters.
Inventor: WEIR WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-02-20
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 3807. Weir, W. Feb. 20. Heating water.-Relates to feedwaterheaters of the directcontact type, in which the steam is taken from the low-pressure, receiver and non- return valve is provided for preventing the passage of water to the cylinder in the event of sudden stoppage of the feedpump. In the present invention, the ordinary non - return valve is replaced by a piston valve or double-beat valve, to prevent noise due to the pulsation of the steam in the pipes. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a float C of the displacement type is arranged within the body of the heater above the normal water-level, and is connected by levers M, N to the spindle of a piston valve L working in a passage B which communicates with the heater through a passage E. Under normal conditions, steam flows freely into the heater, but when the water rises unduly, the float rises and the piston valve closes the passage to the heater. In a modification, the piston valve is replaced by a double-beat valve.
Patent GB-190808302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Preparation of Silk Dyers' Products.
Inventor: SPERRY ELMER AMBROSE
Filed: 1908-04-14
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 8302. Sperry, E. A. April 14. Jacketing valves; casings.-A valve, Fig. 8, is provided with a jacket having a removable cap. The modification shown in Fig. 9, has a cap luted at its top. Another type of valve has a seal of stannic chloride &c. to prevent access of moisture.
Patent GB-190821758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Cycles and like Vehicles.
Inventor: GILBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1908-10-14
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 21,758. Gilbert, G., and Jenks, W. G. Oct. 14. Brakes and brakeoperating mechanism.-In brake-operating mechanism for use in conjunction with spring forks, a supplementary brake stirrup B is attached to the spring forks at E and to an adjustable tubular guide J adapted to slide in a steady M attached to any suitable part of the cycle frame and forms a guide for the brake pads and the brake rod. The brake may be operated by a Bowden wire, the outer cover K of which abuts against the end of the tubular guide J in the steady. The device ensures that the clearance between the brake blocks and the rim remains the same in spite of the yielding of the springs.
Patent GB-190826091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Concrete Piles and the like.
Inventor: CAMPBELL FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-01-03
Granted: 1909-01-04
Abstract: 26,091. Campbell, F. W. Jan. 3. P i l e s. - Concrete piles are constructed with a loose or looselyattached shoe f, and between the shoe and the pile body is placed a cushioning-device c. Bars i, i<1> may be placed on the outside of the pile, as shown in section in Figs. 3 and 4. They may be held in position by collars, and may be withdrawn after the pile is driven. Specifications No. 26,495, A.D. 1907, and No. 166, A.D. 1908, are referred to.
Patent GB-190827753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Floor Cleaning.
Inventor: ROSSBERG ERNST HERMANN
Filed: 1908-12-21
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 27,753. Rossberg, E. H. Dec. 21. Mops, squeegees, and like cleansing-appliances.- Relates to floor-cleaning appliances of the kind provided with a detachable cloth and an oscillating handle. A frame a is provided with wire netting b, underneath which is a felt pad c. A wooden bridge d on the top of the frame is provided with a pivoted socket e for the handle, and U-shaped hinged clips f for the attachment of the cloth.
Patent GB-190828011-A (GB)
Title: Process for Obtaining Hydrogen Iodide and Hydrogen Bromide Addition Compounds of Lecithin.
Inventor: RICHTER GEDEON
Filed: 1908-12-23
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 28,011. Richter, G. Dec. 23. Hydrogen bromide and iodide addition compounds of lecithin are prepared by the action of the respective acids in gaseous form upon lecithin dissolved in carbon tetrachloride, with or without subsequent treatment with calcined soda.