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Patent GB-190626127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wind or Weather Guards or Shields for Motor Cars or like Vehicles.
Inventor: BELL CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1906-11-19
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 26,127. Bell, c. E. Nov. 19. Pivot adjustments.-A wind or weather shield for motor-cars and other vehicles has the upper section 2 pivoted at its lower end on a rod 15 capable of vertical adjustment on uprights 5 by means of rack-and-pinion gear or by hand. The uprights 5 can be adjusted vertically in tubular supports 4 attached to the sides of the fixed lower section 1 of the shield. The upper section can be clamped at any angle to the lower by means of the clamping-screw 14, Fig. 3, working in an annular or segmental slot in a plate 11 fixed to the sleeve 9 which carries the rod 15. The meeting faces of the plate 11 and of the lug 16 on the shield are serrated to ensure a firm grip. Fig. 7 shows a modification in which the clamping is effected by bolts 13, the heads of which work in an annular slot in the serrated plate 11 fixed to the shield 2. Fig. 11 shows a further modification in which a serrated or rubber-faced disk 11 fixed to the shield fits against a similar disk 25 formed on the sleeve 9, the two disks being held together by a flanged clamping-ring 26. In this last modification, the sleeves are adjusted on the uprights 5 by hand and clamped thereto by means of screw caps 8 pressing short plungers 6 into frictional contact with the uprights.
Patent GB-190628586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Breathing Apparatus for use by Workers in Irrespirable Gases or Under Water.
Inventor: DAVIS ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1906-12-14
Granted: 1907-12-14
Abstract: 28,586. Davis, R. H., and Hill, L. E. Dec. 14. Respirators.-The pressure gauge h for the oxygen cylinders e of respiration apparatus is attached by a flexible tube m, and is so disposed as to be readily seen by the operator. An emergency valve j is also provided, preferably at the opposite end of the cylinders to that at which the usual reducing-valvef is attached, and is used should the normal passage become choked. A branch pipe k makes the necessary connexion with the supply pipe g. Alternatively, the emergency valve is disposed at i<1> in conjunction with the valve f, as shown in Fig. 4, in which the normal passage l of the oxygen is through the spindle k<o>, or it may be through the fitting, of the emergency valve ; but on operating the handle k<1>, the gas is admitted by way of the channel u ; or a by-pass may be arranged directly upon the reducing - valve. The invention is specially applicable to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 13,604, A.D. 1905.
Patent GB-190629771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple-unit-controlling Systems for Electric Railways Trains and the like
Filed: 1906-12-31
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 29,771. Allmõnna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget. Jan. 2, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motor control systems. - In master control systems, means are provided by which, if the motors on different cars are constructed to work at different speeds, they may be controlled from one point without causing overload on any motor. Fig. 1 shows two locomotives or motor-cars A, B so constructed, in which alternating current is supplied to auto-transformers 2, 24 controlled by electro-magnetic switches 4--9 and 32-40 respectively, operated from the train wires. The autotransformer 24 is divided up into a greater number of steps than the transformer 2, and a subsidiary switch 31 is provided which may be set in such a position that the speed of the motors 44, 45, when the transformer 24 is in the position of maximum speed, is equal to the maximum speed of the motors 42, 43. In place of the switch 31, the transformer 24 may be divided into a large number of steps, and a smaller number of switches may be provided and may be moved to operate various parts of the transformer ; or, a switch may be provided to cut in a greater or less number of coils in the transformer. The invention may be applied to other systems,' either for direct or alternating current.
Patent GB-190702795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying-apparatus.
Inventor: DAIBER MAX
Filed: 1907-02-04
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 2795. Daiber, M., and Gammel, K. Feb. 4. Drying-apparatus.-Material arranged on shelves or stages is assisted in its drying by the operation of a wing or fly arranged in a chamber below. In Fig. 1 is shown an air-tight casing with shelves 4 and removable partitions 3. A wing 5 oscillates in a space 7 below the shelves, driving the air alternately in opposite directions through them. Air enters and leaves the casing through cocks 12, 13 provided with flaps 8, 9 which open and shut simultaneously ; or the cocks 12, 13 may be closed, and a vacuum produced by means of an air-pump connected to a pipe 15. Regulated heating-appliances may be provided in the walls of the cases, for example in the chambers 7. In a modification, the walls of the drying-case may be prolonged upwards, and the casing made open at the top. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the material is spread on an endless band running on rollers 18 above the wings 5 ; a hot-air current may be introduced against the motion of the material. Fig. 7 shows a form wherein the wings are arranged longitudinally below the trucks 4 in a tunnel. In all these cases, the wings may be formed as valves, air flowing in one direction only.
Patent GB-190708847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerating Apparatus.
Inventor: MUELLER FRANZ EUGEN
Filed: 1907-04-16
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 8847. M³ller, F. E., and Kossmann, B. April 16. Drawings to Specification. Aerating liquids. - Waste carbonic - acid gas escaping from a refrigerator is utilized in the manufacture of aerated water.
Patent GB-190708912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: TORRENS JOHN ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-04-17
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 8912. Torrens, J. A. April 17. Gas or explosivevapour engines.-A single mechanicallyoperated valve k is interposed between the cylinder and the automatic inlet and exhaust valves f, g, and is held open during the exhaust and inlet strokes by the cam m<1>. The action is symmetrical with respect to the fourstroke cycle so that the engine may be reversed without adjustment of the valve-gear, a second sparking-cam for reverse. rotation being provided if desired. Theguides for the valve spindles are detachable, and the exhaust valve g may open freely to a certain extent before the returning spring n<1> comes into action. The valve k is formed to deflect the charge against .the hot sides of the valve-chest, and a depending plug a<3> assists in vaporization. The valve-chest is cast in one piece with the cylinder and cooling-jacket, and a cast-iron valve-box b is held by two bolts against the valve-chests of two adjacent cylinders, tight joints being made by copper gaskets b<1> around the faces of the valve seatings. The valve-box, shown in transverse section in Fig. 4, is divided by the partition c into admission and exhaust compartments d, e so that the charge from the carburettor, which is placed immediately above the inlet i, is heated on its way to the engine. According to the Provisional Specification, a damper may be provided to regulate the heating; the carburettor may be supplied without air from a jacket around the valvechest a or from a chamber placed above it; and the arrangement of the main valve-chest and the detachable valve-box may be applied to non- reversible engines with positively-actuated valves.
Patent GB-190710128-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus and Process for the Disinfection of Objects.
Inventor: GASPARINI PAOLO
Filed: 1907-05-01
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 10,128. Gasparini, P. May 1. Disinfecting; disinfectants.-Apparatus for use in disinfecting articles by means of steam together with the gases produced by the combustion of a mixture of sulphur and a nitrate, such as nitrate of potassium, sodium, or lead, is shown in side view in Fig. 1 and in longitudinal and transverse sections in Figs. 3 and 4. The transportable chamber 5 is provided with a closed steam generator 6 supplying the pipe 10 and branches 12, chambers 15, 16 in which the mixture of sulphur and nitrate is burnt, and a cage 23 for containing the articles to be treated, which runs on rails 29, 19 and carries the plate 24, which, when in place, forms the end of the chamber 5. The steam is used at a temperature of about 120‹ C.
Patent GB-190710410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Wrenches
Inventor: SCHMITZ WILHELM
Filed: 1907-05-04
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 10,410. Schmitz, W , and Kropmanns, P. M. May 4. Wrenches.-The handle or shaft 1 of a pipe wrench is provided with a curved jaw 2 and carries two bridges 3, 4 which are fixed thereon in any suitable way and through which a spindle 5 screws. The movable jaw 7 either swivels upon or is connected to the spindle 5 as shown in Figs. 1 and 3 respectively. In the former case the bridges may consist of one piece through which the spindle is screwed, while in the latter case the bridges must consist each of two halves bolted together. The working face 8 of the movable jaw may be a serrated segment or hemisphere.
Patent GB-190710691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Preserving Food such as Vegetables and Fruit.
Inventor: STAHEL EMIL
Filed: 1907-05-08
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 10,691. Stahel, E. May 8. Preserving fruit, vegetables, &c.-Food, such as vegetables or fruit, is preserved by heating and transferring to hot receptacles ; lids are next placed on the receptacles and they are immersed in boiling water for a short time and then suddenly cooled, leaving the receptacles hermetically closed. The receptacles used are made of enamelled sheet metal and are constructed as described in Specification No. 28,424, A.D. 1906. In the first stage of preserving vegetables, they are boiled until cooked, while fruit is merely heated to the boiling- point.
Patent GB-190710919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Tying" the Permanent Way Rails of Railways
Inventor: DRANGE GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1907-05-10
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 10,919. Drange, G. J., [Perry, H. W.]. May 10. Tie-bars for rail. way rails are arranged obliquely across the track so as to form with the rails a series of triangles, as shown,
Patent GB-190710985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extensible Paper Linings for Sacks.
Inventor: DITTRICH HERMANN
Filed: 1907-05-10
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 10,985. Dittrich, H. May 10. Sacks.-An extensible lining for rendering a sack a dust-proof comprises a loose internal sack or bag b of transversely or. vertically corrugated or pleated paper of even appearance.
Patent GB-190711722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rail-seats and Braces for Railroad Rails.
Inventor: ROSE HENRY THOMAS
Filed: 1907-05-18
Granted: 1908-05-18
Abstract: 11,722. Rose, H. T., and Bell, H. May 18. Chairs sleepers.-Railroad rails are carried in chair-plates 16, Fig. 2, and are secured therein by means of a resilient brace-plate 19 adapted to engage the rail flange and a shoulder 18 on the chair-plate. Securing-bolts 14 pass through holes in the brace-plate, chair-plate, and hollow metal sleeper 12. The shoulder 18 may be formed separately and may be secured to the chair-plate by bolts so as also to clamp the end of the braceplate. Hand-holes 15 are formed in the sides of the sleepers to facilitate the placing of the bolts in position. Fig. 9 shows a chair-plate suitable for use at switches &c. where there are two converging tracks, and Fig. 8 shows an end view of the sleeper used with the chair-plates. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 3267, A.D. 1863, No. 863, A.D. 1864, and No. 18,055, A.D. 1899.]
Patent GB-190715367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Methods of Producing Refractory Electric Conductors, particularly Metallic Filaments
Filed: 1907-07-03
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 15,367. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. July 3. Resistances for furnaces &c. are made by heating carbon conductors in the presence of a volatile compound of a refractory metal so that the carbon is wholly or partly replaced by metal reduced by the carbon. The making of tungsten lamp filaments is described, heating being effected in a vacuum furnace of the kind described in Specification No. 20,809, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Electric lamps &c.].
Patent GB-190717632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Gas Burners.
Inventor: POLESCHOWSKY JULIUS
Filed: 1907-08-01
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 17,632. Poleschowsky, J. Aug, 1. Gas supply.-A screwed socket A, for connecting an ordinary whiteflame burner or the nipple H of an incandescent burner with the gas bracket or gas-supply pipe, is provided with a gauze F and a flat or conical diaphragm B having inlet apertures C inclined to one another. The nipple may be provided with wiregauze J.
Patent GB-190718654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Handling Ingots
Inventor: KENNEDY JULIAN
Filed: 1907-08-17
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 18,654. Kennedy, J. Aug. 17. Rolling. - Billets &c. are positioned and guided into different roll-passes by guides 2, 4, which are carried on bars 6, 7 and may be hollow for the circulation of cooling water. The guides on each side of the longitudinal centre-line of the mill are simultaneously operated by racks 9, pinions 10, one of two shafts 11, and one of two pairs of hydraulic cylinders 8, or otherwise. The pinions 10 are shrouded, and the shrouds form bearing-rollers for the bars 6, 7. One guide 2 is fitted with ingot-turning fingers 14, which are reciprocated vertically by links 16, levers 17, rods 19, and a rock-shaft 21, all carried by the bars 6, 7, the shaft 21 being connected by a shaft 23 and universal couplings 24 with a motor 25.
Patent GB-190719698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pen Grinding Machines.
Inventor: DOERSING FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1907-09-03
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 19,698. D÷rsing, F. Sept. 3. Pens.-In a machine for grinding pen-nibs, the nibs are arranged in pivoted spring - supported clamps around the circumference of a slowly rotating wheel and are ground by a suitably disposed grinding-wheel. The clamps are arranged to hold the nibs either across the wheel or tangentially to it and the grinding-wheel can be adjusted to suit either arrangement. The nib-holding clamps comprise a jaw f, Fig. 5, which is pivoted between lugs a', which are arranged at intervals round the circumference of the wheel a, and a jaw f<4> which is carried by a flat spring f<1> secured to the jaw f. A spring g' tends to rotate the clamp in a clockwise direction and hold the nib against the grinding- wheel. An adjustable bolt g limits its motion. The nib is held between simicircular pieces f<3>, f <5>, which are arranged as shown in Figs. 1 and 5 to hold the nib across the wheel a, or as shown in Fig. 7 to hold the nib tangentially to the wheel. The end of the lower jaw f is forked to allow a pin x to engage the upper jaw f The lower end x<1> of the pin x bears against a lever u, which is pivoted at one end u' to the wheel a, and the other end of which carries a bowl t which runs in a groove in a cam s. The cam is formed with half its periphery s<3> of a greater radius than the other half s'. When the bowls t run on the portion s<3>, the pins x are pressed upward against the action of springs w, thus lifting the jaw f<4> and automatically releasing the nibs. The wheel a is driven from the main shaft c through toothed gearing c<1> and worm gearing b. The grinding-wheel which is driven from the same shaft c through the bolt d' is adjustable along its axis e and also vertically in its standard e<3> to enable it to operate upon the nibs either transversely or longitudinally. For the longitudinal grinding operation, the grinding - wheel should preferably have a grooved surface to fit the nibs.
Patent GB-190722818-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of New Dyestuffs of the Phthalein Series Dyeing on a Mordant
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-10-16
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 22,818. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Oct. 16. Samples furnished under Section 2 of Patents &c. Act, 1907. Dyes, artificial.-Dye-stuffs of the phthalein series which dye mordanted fibres fast clear-red shades are produced by condensing amino-m-oxybenzoylbenzoic acids substituted in the amino group, or their homologues, with 1:2:4-trihydroxybenzene or its triacetate. On treatment with dehydrating - agents, green mordant dye-stuffs result, which can also be directly produced by treating a mixture of the above-mentioned acids with 1 : 2: 4-trihydroxybenzene or its triacetate, with dehydrating-agents. In an example the production of a red, and of the corresponding green dye, is described from diethylamino-m-oxybenzoylbenzoic acid. The properties of the green dyestuffs produced from the diethylamino-, ethylbenzylamino, monoethylamino-, and p-tolylaminoderivatives are described. Some of the red dyestuffs when treated with fuming sulphuric acid, to convert them into green dye-stuffs, are simultaneously sulphonated, the sulphonated products being more soluble than the unsulphonated dyestuffs.
Patent GB-190722871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Track Switch and Signalling Systems and Apparatus therefor.
Filed: 1907-10-16
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 22,871. Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges. Oct. 17, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901.] Points and switches. - H a n dlever electric switch arrangements are described for controlling from the station end of a block the operation of signalling and point - operating mechanism in the signal cabin for a group of tracks. A single electro-magnetic relay is employed instead of a mechanical device for each group of tracks to prevent the reversal of the track switch. In the system shown in Fig. 1, this relay F is normally energized, its circuit being from the battery D through the contact 8, lead 12, switch H, and relay F to earth. The control lever A at the station and the control lever B in the cabin operate the groups of switch contacts 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 respectively. If the lever A is moved to the left hand, one circuit is completed from the battery C through the contact 2, switch G, contact 1, lead 9, contact 5, releasing-magnet K, and earth. Another circuit is closed from the battery D through the contact 8, lead 12, contact 4, and locking-magnet E to earth, and the relay F is kept energized by a shunt on this circuit through the switch A and relay F to earth. The energized magnet K opens the switch 17 and releases the track lever at the cabin, and the energized magnet E holds the catch 12 clear of the notches 13. The track lever B is then moved to the left hand, say, and interrupts the circuit previously closed at the contacts 5, 8, so that the catch of the de-energized magnet E locks the lever A and the de-energized magnet K again locks the track lever B. The de-energized relay F also allows the switches G, H to move over to the right hand. A circuit is closed from the battery C through the contact 2, switch G, contact 3, lead 11, contact 6, switch 17, and the signal-controlling apparatus P to earth, and thus the line is signalled ' clear.' When a train enters the section, it closes a track contact M closing a circuit from a battery D through contact 8, lead 18, relay L, and contact M to earth. The energized relay L moves the switch F to close a circuit from the battery D through the contact 8, lead 18, relay L, lead 19 switch N, insulated track rail O, leads 20, 21, contact 5, and releasing-magnet K to earth so that the energized magnet K unlocks the track lever, which may be moved into the normal vertical position, where it is again locked because the circuit of the magnet K is broken at the contact 5. Another circuit is closed from the battery D through contact 8, lead 12, contact 4, and magnet E to earth, and the energized magnet E unlocks the lever A, which may then be returned to the normal vertical position. In a modified form the relay F is normally de energized. When the lever A, Fig. 6, is moved, the switches G', H' close the circuit of the relay F, and the connexions and operations are similar to those described with reference to Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190727946-A (GB)
Filed: 1907-12-18
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 27,946. Itala Fabbrica di Automobili. May 29, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas or explosivevapour engines.-In an engine wherein starting is effected by combustion products under pressure, the products are passed through a volatile and inflammable liquid in a chamber 16 on their way to the cylinders. Theproducts pass from one of the cylinders through a check valve 3 and an oil separator 8, into a receiver 11, and are distributed to the several cylinders by means of a rotary valve 20.
Patent GB-190728473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Two Bolt Mortice Locks and Mortice Latches.
Inventor: PATRICK ANDREW GRAHAM
Filed: 1907-12-27
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 28,473. Patrick, A. G. Dec. 27. Latches.-Relates to door locks and latches of the type in which the handle spindle is separated from the lock casing. The follower e of a mortise latch i is mounted on the knob spindle f, to turn between guide - pieces c detachably fixed, as by screws d, at the end of a tube a on the back edge of the latch case. The tube a is slotted at its rear to receive the cross-head of a plunger b, connected through levers g, h with the latch i, which may be combined with a lock.
Patent GB-190801327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Holding and Manipulating Flexible Sheets and the like in Photographic Developing or other Operations.
Filed: 1908-01-20
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 1327. Kodak, Ltd., [Carkhuff, N. W.]. Jan. 20. Trays, dishes, &c.-In tank developing. apparatus, the holders for the films are tubular in shape, and are arranged round a common centre, as shown in Fig. 2, and fit into the tank. Radiating flanges 6 within each angle formed by the straight sides 1 of the holders prevent the ends of the film from curling inwards. The ends of the walls are bent inwards to form supports 7 on which the edges of the films rest, and to raise the holders from the bottom of the tank for circulatory purposes. The ends of the holders, however, may consist of projecting pieces 4, Fig. 3, at the top and bottom of the holders alternately, and the elasticity of the film may be relied upon to keep it against the surface of the holder. In another modification, oval holders are arranged round a central circular holder as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190802439-A (GB)
Title: A Mixture that will Stand Heat, for Coating Radiators, Hot Water (or Steam) Pipes and Cylinders
Inventor: DAVIES GEORGE
Filed: 1908-02-04
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 2439. Davies, G. Feb. 4. Paints; materials for ; paint vehicles.-A composition for application to hot-water or steam pipes and cylinders, and to radiators, consists of shellac, methylated spirit, and a pigment, such as lamp-black or Indian red.
Patent GB-190802612-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Producing Dry Steam, more particularly applicable for Sweeping or Removing Soot from Low Pressure Steam Boilers.
Inventor: GRILLE CHARLES JOSEPH ANTOINE
Filed: 1908-02-05
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 2612. Grille, C. J. A. Feb. 5. Dusting - appliances; buildings &c., cleaning. - Superheated high - pressure steam for cleaning, dusting, and other purposes, and particularly for sweeping the soot from low-pressure steam boilers is generated in a serpentine tubular coil a, which is placed, during the sweeping &c. operation, in the steamgenerator or other furnace, thus giving, in the case of a low-pressure boiler, a supply of steam at a higher pressure than and independent of that generated in the boiler itself. Feed - water may be forced into the generator by a hand or foot pump c. The coil a may be connected to the steam space of the low-pressure boiler and act simply as a superheater.