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Patent GB-190717539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elevated Electric Railways
Inventor: GILSTRAP JAMES MONROE
Filed: 1907-07-31
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 17,539. Gilstrap, J. M. July 31, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Vehicles for elevated railways.-The car bodies are encircled by metal straps 52 which are connected by longitudinally extending straps. Extending upwardly and downwardly from these straps are hangers 54, 57, which carry the wheels 55, 56, 58, 59 travelling on the rails 6, 7. The hangers are strengthened by braces 60.
Patent GB-190721266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wave Motors.
Inventor: GREEN DAVID NEWTON
Filed: 1907-09-25
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 21,266. Green, D. N. Sept. 25. Actuating p u m p s by wave motors. The housing frame of a wave motor is divided into two parts, one part serving as the float chamber and the other as a pump chamber. A swing- ing beam A is pivoted at A<1> to the intermediate partition, and at one end of the beam is a float B adapted to rotate freely on its spindle H, the other end being connected to the pump rod L and balance weight K. The shaft H carries collars H<1>, H<2>, H<3>, a ball H<4> which engages the socket I<1> supported on the beam I, and a stirrup a. Bars J<2>, I<2>, I<3> form a swinging frame which steadies the float. The bars I<2>, J<2> have antifriction rollers I<5>, J<5> where they slide over the post D. Where the beam A passes through the dividing-wall at E<1>, it has a projection A<2>, which, with the rubber plate e<2>, completely shuts off the water from the inner water-tight compartment. Any leakage runs down the gutter E<3>. The outer framework is open on three sides, and has a fender G which deflects waves of great height.
Patent GB-190721757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction of Hair Curlers.
Inventor: DECIES LADY MARIA GERTRUDE
Filed: 1907-10-02
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 21,757. Decies, Lady M. G. Oct. 2. Hair-curling appliances.-Hair-curlers are formed of leather-covered " ribbon-wire and consist each of two members B, G, fastened together by sewing, or one end of the member B is reverted as at D, Fig. 4, to clamp the other length G. The hair is wound round the member B as shown in Fig. 2, and the piece G is folded down over it and there held by the reverted end C.
Patent GB-190724078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sound Recording and Reproducing Machines.
Inventor: OULTON GEORGE
Filed: 1907-10-31
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 2 4,078. Oulton, G., Ablett, C., and Lightfoot, W. E. Oct. 31. Brakes.-For constant linear velocity of the disk under the stylus in gramophones in which the speed of the turntable is controlled by means of a pivoted brake piece and a rotating disk moved into contact by the governor, the brake piece has a camshaped surface guided by a bar moved longitudinally by the sound-arm as the stylus approaches or recedes from the axis of rotation, and has also an arm operated by speed-change mechanism which throws the guide-bar out of action and maintains the angular velocity of the disk at a fixed speed. The brake piece 8, acting on a disk 7 attached to the governor, has a cam-shaped surface 12, its profile being determined by experiment, guided by a bar 13 joined by link 14 to a piece 17 and also to a piece 15 having a projection 20 and shoulder 21, the piece 15 being held by a spring 19. A lever 36, pivoted to a bar 42, adjustable by a screw 43 for wear and tear of the brake piece, moves the projection 20 by an arm 38 having a rack actuated by a pinion 37 on a spindle 33, attached to the sound-arm directly or by a crank 45 and fork 46 to allow vertical movement of the sound-arm. A handle 26 carries a crank 24 connected by a link 24<a> to the link 14 and the piece 17, which carries a stop 23. Movement of the handle 26 first withdraws the bar 13 out of the action of the surface 12, and then gradually forces the brake piece 8 into operation by the pin 23 acting on the arm 10 of the brake piece, thus regulating the speed and producing constant angular velocity. The braking mechanism is attached to the lid, which also carries a bevelled block 29 which on closing the lid, forces the lever 36 to the side of the box so that the nose 20 bears against the lever 36.
Patent GB-190724532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawer Guides.
Inventor: WALKER LAWRENCE HORRIGAN
Filed: 1907-11-05
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 24,532. Walker, L. H. Nov. 5. Filing papers &c.-A drawer for filing-cabinets &c. is supported and guided bv fixed and sliding guide-pieces at the sides. The fixed guide-pieces 4 have guide-grooves 11 engaged by rollers 5 at the back end of the drawer, and guide-grooves 12 engaged by rollers 10 at the back ends of the sliding guide-pieces 3. The drawer 2 carries rollers 6, which run on the guide-pieces 3 and are enclosed in casings 7 having guiding-extensions engaging cut-away parts 8 on the slides 3. At the front, the drawer rests on rollers 9 carried by the casing. The motion of the drawer is limited by the stops 13 in the paths of the casings 7, but the drawer can be removed by lifting it clear of these stops. The outward motion of the slides 3 is limited by the ends of the slots 12, but the slides can be removed by moving them sideways from the bottom. Elastic buffers 14,15 are arranged at both ends of the slides 3.
Patent GB-190728028-A (GB)
Title: Process for Manufacturing Isoborneol.
Filed: 1907-12-19
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 28,028. Schmitz & Co. Dec. 19, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Isoborneol is obtained by heating camphene and water with condensing-agents, for instance, sulphuric acid or zinc chloride, under pressure and in presence of a solvent for camphene, such as acetone, ether, methylethylketone, &c. The Specification in the original form, as published under the Act of 1901, states also that aromatic sulphonic acids may be used as condensing-agents, and that the use of pressure and of solvents is optional. This subjectmatter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190805031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: STILL ERNEST HENRY
Filed: 1908-03-05
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 5031. Still, E. H. March 5. Incandescent gas lamps.-In a railway-carriage roof lamp in which the reflector a, the flue b, and the cowl c can be lifted out of the circular lampframe, the bent mixing-tube g projects through and is connected to the flue b, and the gas nipple i is carried by a hinged gas-pipe k, the mixing- chamberf being cut away so that the nipple i may be swung into or out of position.
Patent GB-190806566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wings for Flying Machines.
Inventor: GUTERMUTH MAX FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1908-03-24
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 6566. Gutermuth, M. F. March 24. Wings.-The vanes c for the wings of an aerial machine are curled up at one side to form a spiral spring, which normally holds the vanes closed and serves to attach the vanes to the supporting- frame. The end d of the spiral is bent over and inserted into a slot in ribs e carried by the frame b of the wing ; or it may be directly secured to the rib. The vanes may be of celluloid or aluminium, and may be curved or flat. The front edge of each vane rests on the coils of the adjacent vane, so that the entire wing surface is occupied by the vanes.
Patent GB-190816479-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Valve for Steam and other Fluid Pressure Engines.
Inventor: FRIEDENTHAL FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-08-05
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 16,479. Friedenthal, F., and Friedenthal, A. Aug. 5. Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps.-In a valve gear for direct-acting pumps, the piston valve employed is oscillated by a T-headed lever, and it is moved longitudinally by fluid admitted through auxiliary ports leading to the ends of the valve.
Patent GB-190819342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Friction Clutches.
Inventor: CHILLINGWORTH ROBERT BOYLE
Filed: 1908-09-15
Granted: 1909-09-15
Abstract: 19,342. Chillingworth, R. B. Sept. 15. Clutches.-In pneumatically-operated cone friction clutches, the driving- member 2 carries a crank-pin 9 or eccentric engaged by connecting-rods 8 operating pistons 7, which work.in cylinders 6 formed integrally with the driven part 3. The pumps are inside a cavity 5 between the two members of the clutch, and the members are brought into engagement by atmospheric pressure when the cavity is exhausted by the pumps. A spring control valve 14 operated by a sliding sleeve 16 is employed to regulate the degree of exhaustion and to admit air to the cavity to disengage the clutch. The members of the clutch are balanced, and a fly-wheel may be formed integral with the driving- member and a brake drum with the driven member. In a modification, the members are brought into contact by air compressed by the pumps.
Patent GB-190821325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vacuum Cleaning Apparatus.
Inventor: WHITE LEO
Filed: 1908-10-09
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 21,325. White, L. Oct. 9. Vacuum cleaning-apparatus.-A hand-operated apparatus consists of a casing formed in two parts A, A' connected by pivoted bolts and wing-nuts N. The upper part A contains a double-action suction pump G operated by a hand-lever B pivoted to a link E'. The lower part A' contains a filter bag M attached to the inner end of the suction pipe, which passes through a hinged door H fastened by a wing- nut I, so that on opening the door the filter bag M is drawn out and can be easily removed. An inspection glass is placed in the suction pipe.
Patent GB-190821988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controllers use in connection with Electrically Propelled Tram Cars and like Vehicles.
Inventor: SPENCER CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1908-10-17
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 21,988. Spencer, C. H. Oct. 17. Motor controllers. - The operating- mechanism of a controller is constructed so that on the reversing-lever being moved to the desired position the reversing-barrel is also moved by one and the same operation. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus with the reversing and power handle in the 'off' position. To the ordinary slide B are secured two pins F, which engage in slots F<1> on a disk D secured to the shaft S of the reversing-barrel, whereby, on the reversing-lever being moved in the desired direction, the eccentric E secured thereto engages with a portion B<1> of the slide and operates this on its fulcrum as usual, and the two before-mentioned pins F are caused to travel in their respective paths F<1> in the plate D. A rotary motion is thus given to the plate D and also to the reversing-barrel on which the disk D is mounted, so making the action of the reversing-barrel positive.
Patent GB-190826847-A (GB)
Title: Coin Freed Apparatus for Stamping Letters and other Postal Matter.
Inventor: GERSTENKORN ADOLPH
Filed: 1908-12-10
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 26,847. Gerstenkorn, A. Dec. 10. Franking or postmarking letters and the like.- The manual operation of a pull-rod 5, after prepayment, causes the withdrawal of a second rod 6 connected to a slide 18 which works on a guide 3 and the curved end 12 of which carries the stamp 8. This stamp, by virtue of its connexion with a liok 10 having a fixed pivot, is swung from an inking- pad 26 on to the letter, which is inserted in the slot 11. Springs 7, 28 return the rod 5 and the link 10 respectively. Coin action.-The inserted coin rests in a slot 2 between a projection 3, on the pull-bar 5, and a second projection 21 on the slide 18. Cuin-discharging mechanism.-A bevelled projection 24 on the pull-bar raises a roller 14, which is carried by a lever 16, against the action of a spring 15, the roller finally falling and forcing the coin through the slot 2. Money shoots.-During the operation, a tail-piece on the slide 18 holds up any further coins in the shoot 1. Fraud, preventing.-If no coin be inserted, the lost motion between the parts 21, 23 prevents the full stroke of the stamp.
Patent GB-190828272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Azo Colouring Matter.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1908-12-28
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 28,272. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Dec. 28. Dyes, artificial.-An azo dye, from which lakes can be obtained, is produced by combining diazotized 2 : 6-dinitraniline with #-naphthol.
Patent GB-190900707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gun Sighting Devices.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
IPC: F41G1/393
Filed: 1909-01-11
Granted: 1910-01-11
Abstract: 707. Justice, P. M., [Bethlehem Steel Co.]. Jan. 11. Sights.-Consists in mechanism for rocking the sights for elevation ; enclosing such mechanism completely in a casing; and a particular construction of the telescope carrier and mechanism employed for deflexion of the carrier. A telescope A, Figs. 1 and 2 and an open sight B are supported by a carrier C, which is pivoted to, and is capable of turning upon, a table 12 provided with a hollow sleeve 13, engaging a piston E and rigidly connected with the cross-shaft F. The piston E is attached to the strap 2 of an eccentric disk H<1> mounted on a shaft I, the arrangement being such that the angular ;movement of the frame C is only onetwelfth that of the eccentric and shaft I in order that the graduations x for elevation of the sights may be as great as possible. The graduations x are marked upon a disk L mounted on the shaft I, and read with a fixed pointer L<1>. The shaft I is rotated from the head K by means of worm gearing J. To deflect the sighting-devices, the carrier C is swung about the pivot 22; a shaft P sup. ported in bearings in the carrier C is rotated from the milled head N by worm gearing and carries a worm engaging teeth in the curved edge of the table 12. A graduated disk P<3> and fixed pointer N<1> indicate the deflexion. Two sets of sighting- apparatus are provided, and are connected by the cross-shaft F for elevation, and by an adjustable rod for deflexion. The mechanism for elevating is enclosed in a two-part casing T, and the mechanism for deflexion is enclosed in a similar casing shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190903748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Rolled Recesses or Grooves in Metal more particularly Rolled Screwthreads.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1909-02-15
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 3748. Boult, A. J., [Schrauben- & Schmiede-warenfabriks Akt.-Ges. Brevillier & Co., and Urban & S÷hne, A.]. Feb. 15. Turning; tools.-In a process for producing rolled recesses or grooves in metal, especially screw threads on bolts by uniformly grooved platens, the material displaced beyond the desired outer diameter of the work is continuously cut away during rolling by means of one or more tools, instead of turning down the work before rolling. The cutter M, which may be shaped also to round off the end of the bolt S is arranged between the platens B, B', the latter of which may be movable and the former fixed. The cutter is moved with and at the same speed as the bolt during rolling, until shortly before the operation is completed, when the movement of the cutter is accelerated to remove it from the bolt. To obtain a Whitworth thread without an outer flattening, the tool cuts a shaving thicker than is necessary for keeping the desired diameter of the bolt by the amount which the thread is forced outwards after the removal of the cutter. The bolt can then be removed as shown in Fig. 9. Separate cutters may be provided for rounding the end of the bolt. In a machine shown in Fig. 11, the cutter is fixed by screws 30 to a slide 13, which is operated by a spur-geared grooved cam 18 through a lever 16 and jointed adjustable rod 14. The platen B is reciprocated by a crank and connecting-rod 5 and the fixed platen is mounted in an adjustable frame. When both platens are movable, two cutters may be used, one at each side of the bolt in a separate frame 13 independently actuated.
Patent GB-190908292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incubators.
Inventor: NOBLE ALEXANDER
IPC: A01K41/00
Filed: 1909-04-06
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 8292. Noble, A. April 6. Hatching - appliances. - In an incubator adapted to utilize the heat generated by a fermenting manure heap, the casing C, containing the egg trays I, is provided on its outer faces with channels D<1>, communicating with each other, and also by ducts G', with channels E, G on the top of the casing. The outer walls of the channels D<1> are formed by a covering D, provided with a flue F leading from the channel G through the manure heap to the atmosphere. Air is admitted to the channels D' by a flue B, which has a gauze cover B<1> and is fitted in a recess A<1> in a rack A. The front of the casing is provided with a hinged glass-panelled door which is protected by a closure secured by buttons N<1>. A guard O, supporting the manure, rests upon the rack A and is supported on a flange Q by angled strips T, fixed between a flange R on the casing C and the flange Q. The egg trays I are supported upon a gauze tray L by strips K, one or more of which may be provided to support the trays I at different heights. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 7653/85 and 5088/88.
Patent GB-190908884-A (GB)
Title: A Process and Device for Destroying Insects.
Inventor: BOHM EMIL
IPC: A01M1/20
Filed: 1909-04-14
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 8884. Bohm, E. July 21, 1908, [Convention date]. Insect traps.-In a device for catching insects and particularly flies, a vessel a is filled to a predetermined level c with a suitable poisonous liquid. A source of heat or light d is arranged below the surface of the liquid in an opaque chimney e provided with a gauze cover f. The rays of light or heat do not extend to the edge of the vessel a but form, at some distance therefrom, as at a line j, a zone i free from heat or light, which prevents the insects not directly in the cone of light or heat from being driven away. The chimney e is also provided with a sleeve h for the reception of a holder g.
Patent GB-190909607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling Systems for Aerial Machines.
Inventor: MEANS JAMES
IPC: B64D1/16
Filed: 1909-04-22
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 9607. Means, J. July 1, 1908, [Convention date]. Pyrotechnic and smoke signals.-Code-signalling from an aerial machine is effected by the regulated discharge of smoke or pyrotechnic matter. The exhaust from an internal-combustion engine may be coloured by admitting a solution of printers' ink in oil fiom a vessel C to the exhaust pipe B; or whale oil, which gives a heavy black smoke, may be employed. A valve F is controlled electrically by a rotary contact disk I or perforated tape to produce definite dot-and-dash signals. To produce luminous or coloured signals at night, a material readily ignitable by the hot gases, for instance a strontium preparation suspended in kerosene. may be employed in the same way.
Patent GB-190920046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Photographic Printing Paper.
Inventor: ALBERT AUGUST
IPC: G03C1/775
Filed: 1909-09-01
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 20,046. Albert, A. Sept. 1. Printing-paper.-The sensitized surface of printing-paper is sprayed with a completely or partly opaque colour stratum, consisting of a rather thin aqueous solution of albumin, dextrin, &c. mixed with a soluble or insoluble colouring-matter such as Berlin blue, aniline, or other colouring-matters. The separate particles prevent the light from reaching the sensitized surface, and break up the half-tones of the print. The colour stratum is removed by the developing-baths, or by a special bath; or, in the case of colouring - matters such as Berlin blue a decolorizing-bath of weak oxalic acid is used.
Patent GB-190921816-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Windows for Opening and Closing for Cleaning Purposes.
Inventor: NORRIS ANN ELIZABETH
IPC: E06B3/50
Filed: 1909-09-24
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 21,816. Norris, A. E., and Shuttleworth, J. Sept. 24. Sliding sashes removable from frame. - The stop and parting beads a, b are secured to a thin metal plate c which is hinged at d to the frame. To allow for shrinking or swelling of the sashes, the stop bead a is secured to the plate by screws passing through slots e, so that the space between the two beads can be adjusted. Draught between the plate c and the frame is prevented By the engagement of a tongue f on the plate with a groove g in the frame.
Patent GB-190922827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapour Electric Apparatus.
Inventor: PODSZUS EMIL
IPC: H01J13/50
Filed: 1909-10-06
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 22,827. Podszus, E. Oct. 7, 1908, [Convention date]. Low-pressure metallic-vapour apparatus.-Vapour produced in a cathode chamber b, Fig. 1, is forcibly discharged in a continuous stream independent of the shape of the retainer. The anode may be a tube f opening into a condensing chamber h. The condensed material either returns through a pipe k or drops through a series of holes. In the latter case the top of the cathode chamber is recessed at p, Fig. 2, and a passage leading from the recess to the cathode c is controlled by a valve q which floats in an annular overflow cathode o. The vaporizable material may be mercury or sodium, and the electrode chambers may be of magnesia. The apparatus may be exhausted or may contain an indifferent gas, such as argon. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), contains also the following :-The electrode envelopes may be connected by a refractory tube which is rendered incandescent by the discharge through it. This tube may vary in diameter or wall-thickness in accordance with the temperature gradient of the discharge. The connexion between the tube and envelopes may be airtight, an outer transparent enclosure being dispensed with. The tube may be of lime, magnesia, boron, boron carbide, or the like. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190923964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Indicating the Liquid Level in a Tank and for Totalising the Quantities of Liquids Poured into the Tank.
Inventor: FORCE HIPPOLYTE JOSEPHE LA
IPC: G01F23/50
Filed: 1909-10-19
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 23,964. La Force, H. J. Oct. 19. Indicators actuated by floats.-In apparatus for indicating the liquid-level in a tank and for totalizing the quantities of liquid poured into the tank, the indicating-needle and the totalizing-mechanism are operated by the rotation of a float, which engages with a helical path in a surrounding tube. A shaft t<3>, connected to the rods q<3> upon which the rotating float i<3> rises and falls, carries a box containing the totalizing - mechanism, which is actuated by arm c pivoted to an extension b of the top of the box and adapted to engage with studs u<3> on the edge of the indicating-dial. A pivoted part c<1> on the end of the arm allows the totalizing- mechanism to be actuated only during the rising of the float. The extension b forms the indicating-needle. A projection l<3> is provided to allow the float to descend below the bottom of the tank. In the case of a tank having an inclined bottom, a tube j<3> is led from the lowest part of the tank to the projection.
Patent GB-190925738-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Operating the Change Speed Gear and Friction Clutch of a Motor Car or the like.
Inventor: O'DONNELL JOHN PATRICK
Filed: 1909-11-08
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 25,738. O'Donnell, J. P., [Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre-Soc. Anon.]. Nov. 8. Controlling-apparatus, arrangements of hand and foot gear in conjunction with; interlocking and guarding against wrong movements.-The change-speed operating-lever is interlocked with the lever for operating the engine clutch so that the gear cannot be changed unless the clutch is disconnected. The clutch-operating lever 6 is pivoted to the change-speed lever at 5, and carries a pin which normally engages a fixed notched quadrant. The change-speed lever cannot be operated until the pin is released by forcing the handle 6 inwards against the pressure of the spring 22. The latter operation disconnects the clutch by rocking a sleeve and thereby causing it to move axially along a fixed screwed sleeve 19.