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Patent GB-190712239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Portable Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: BEKESY JOSEF
Filed: 1907-05-27
Granted: 1908-05-27
Abstract: 12,239. BÚkÚsy, J. May 27. Dials; sandglasses and the like. -stop-watches with lettered dials are used for signalling telegrams between two stations, a flag or other signal being given to start the chronographic hands from zero position at the same moment, and further signals to indicate when the dial at the receiving station is to be read. On each dial 2, the alphabet is marked three times in concentric rows, each row being eight letters in advance of the next, and a'signal is given one, two, or three times to show from which of the three rows the signal is to be read. A knob 1 enables'the dial 2 to be rotated so that the message signalled is unintelligible to anyone whose instrument is not similarly set. The instrument serves also as an ordinary watch. According to the Provisional Specification, the apparatus may take the form of a mercury, sand, or water glass, with signs marked on the outer metal faces of the two connected vessels, or may comprise a lettered plate with an index which descends vertically by gravity under control of an escapement.
Patent GB-190714663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fog Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: SEFTON-JONES HERBERT
Filed: 1907-06-25
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 14,663. Jones, H. Sefton-, [International Marine Signal Co.]. June 25. Signals, marine.-A fog-signalling apparatus for lightships, buoys, submarine bells, &c., which operates continuously without attention for long periods of time, comprises an ordinary gas-regulator C, Fig. 1, a needle-valve P, a valve D for automatically causing alternate puffs of explosive gas and air, an air-mixing device E, an explosion chamber B, and an igniting-means G. The force of the explosion may be used to project a ball or clapper against a bell, or the noise may be intensified by a suitable megaphone or like device. In a lighting- buoy, the gas used may be taken from the usual gas reservoir. The valve D, Figs. 5 and 6, contains a lever w, operated by a spring-controlled diaphragm 12 to actuate toggle wires 9, 10, which cause a lever u, controlling ports o, p, to move in opposite directions to the lever w. Gas enters from a pipe g through the port o and moves the diaphragm 12 and lever w against a spring 13 this operates the lever u to close the port o and to open the port p, which releases the gas along a tube r ; the gas is thus sent along in puffs. The device E, Fig. 1, mixes air with the gas and also causes a volume of air to enter between the puffs of gas ; this puff of air between the puffs of explosive gas prevents back-firing. The explosive mixture is led at substantially atmospheric pressure into the chamber B, filling it gradually and overflowing through a gap g, where it is ignited by the flame G, protected in exposed positions by a casing h. When a ball is forced against a bell, the extension of the ignition chamber contains grooves f to allow the escape of the combustion products after the ball has moved a certain distance ; when the ball falls back, the remainer of the products escape through the vent g. The top of the chamber may be closed by a hinged clapper forced against the bell, or may communicate with a megaphone or other sound-intensifying device. Increase of gas pressure causes a quicker filling of the ignition chamber with explosive gas and consequently a more frequent explosion, so that the needle valve P controls the time-rate of signalling. When the device is used on a gas buoy, this supports a gas-generating tube which supplies gas to the explosion apparatus through the regulator C, to the flame G, and to a lamp secured on the buoy.
Patent GB-190714934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Embroidering Machines.
Inventor: SWOBODA SAMUEL VEIT
Filed: 1907-06-29
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 14,934. Swoboda, S. V. June 29. Ornamental - sewing machines ; work-supports.- A stretching-frame for holding hosiery in an ornamental-sewing machine consists of rings 1, 2, 3, connected by a bar 4. The sock or other work 5 is stretched over the frame and held by split spring bands 6, and the whole is placed on the arm 9 of the machine which carries the shuttlebox. The ring 2 may be moved along the bar if necessary.
Patent GB-190715768-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Chemical Fire Extinguisher and Alarm.
Inventor: ABBOTT JOHN
Filed: 1907-07-09
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 15,768. Abbott, J. July 9. Extincteurs; sprinklers, automatic; alarms, fire. -Relates to apparatus of the class in which an extincteur is connected to sprinkler-pipes, the chemical bottle of the extincteur being automatically broken on discharge of liquid from the spriukler-heads. In the interior of the extincteur is a float D mounted on a pivoted arm L, which is bent as shown to allow of the float being set to different heights by adjustment along the arm. A projection L<1> on the free end of the arm L and at right-angles to it normally engages a bent plate C<1> projecting from a pivoted hammer C. On discharge of water from sprinkler-heads H, the float D falls, and the projection L<1> is carried down until it reaches a notch C<3> in the plate C'. The hammer C is thus released and breaks a bottle B containing chemicals, which generate carbon dioxide on being discharged into the water contained in the extincteur. A flap valve F<1> on the end of a water-supply pipe F is normally kept closed by means of the bottle B, which is mounted in brackets B' and is pressed against the valve F' by means of set-screws. When the water originally in the tank has been discharged and the pressure has been sufficiently reduced, the valve F<1> opens and admits water from the main or other source, so as to maintain the discharge from the sprinklers. A branch pipe J or a hand-hole K, or both, may bo provided for the purpose of supplying water to the tank to replace that which may be lost by evaporation or leakage. The hammer C, after breaking the bottle B, strikes a plunger E, which thus closes an electric alarm circuit N, N'.
Patent GB-190722773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sash Fasteners.
Inventor: GOOLD LEWIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-10-16
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 22,773. Goold, L. W., [Perkins, F. S.]. Oct. 16. Sash fastenings.-The ordinary pivoted arm is automatically secured in the locking position by means of a second arm a<6>, pivoted either directly to the base-plate B or to a supporting piece A. This may be screwed to the plate B, with a screwhole enlarged to allow adjustment, or may be bent over the plate B with an extension a<1> to clip the quadrant. As the arm b<1> passes under the quadrant, it strikes a projection a<8> carried by the arm a<6>, turning the latter so that its own return is prevented. The rotation of the piece a<6> is limited by the stop b<3>.
Patent GB-190724059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with "Lappets" for Preparation Spinning and Twisting Frames.
Inventor: COOK JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-10-31
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 24,059. Cook, J. W., [trading as Cook & Co.]. Oct. 31. Thread-guides.-A lappet is constructed from a single piece of sheet metal in a box-like form having no projections or depressions on its underside, and the shank of the guide is held in a.metal block B which allows of universal adjustment. The shank, which is D-shaped in cross-section, is secured by a screw C, as shown in Fig. 3, or by wedges &c., lateral adjustment being provided for by elongating the holes of the supporting-hinge ; or the securing- screw may be arranged centrally over the pivot K or in a slot S, Fig. 8, to allow the block to rotate about the pivot K. The hole in the block may be tapered so that adjustment is made by screws C<1>, C<2>, Fig. 11, or the block may be rotated by a worm as shown in Fig. 14.
Patent GB-190724151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Sweeping Up Crumbs and the like.
Inventor: NEWTON THOMAS OKELL
Filed: 1908-04-28
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 24,151. Newton, T. O. April 28, 1908. Carpet-sweepers.-Apparatus for sweeping up crumbs &c. comprises a brush f mounted to rotate in an orifice extending along the base of a casing d provided with a handle at one end. The crumbs are swept up a rigid depending partition g and fall into a compartment k. The brush is rotated by means of a friction wheel m driving a pinion on the brush axle through an intermediate pinion o. The brush may be removed by first detaching the pinion o, whereupon the brush axle may be passed down the slot w.
Patent GB-190801262-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Adjustable Support for Ratchet Braces and the like.
Inventor: LANG JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-01-18
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 1262. Lang, J. Jan. 18. Drilling.-A drill-stand S of Z-shape is provided with a clamp C, having an adjustable holding- plate 16 at its lower end, and an internally screwed boss 12 at its upper end adapted to engage with a screw spindle 5, which passes through a boss 4 and a recess 3 on the inner side of the middle arm of the stand S, and fits into a hole 6 in the foot 1, where it presses the foot against the work 18. The spindle may be prevented from moving upwards by a collar 7 fitting into a recess 8, but in cases where the cramp has to be changed frequently, this device is omitted.
Patent GB-190804905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Weft Controllers for Automatic Looms.
Inventor: FAULKNER WILLIAM DUNLOP
Filed: 1908-03-04
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 4905. Faulkner, W. D. March 4. Loom stop-motions ; shuttle-changing mechanism ; take-up motions.-In devices of the type whereby when the weft first fails a fresh shuttle is inserted, while if this shuttle sticks or otherwise fails to complete a pick the loom is stopped, the reshuttling lever a, Figs. 1 and 3, is pivoted to a lever b, which rests on a pin i on a rotary disk d. When the weft fork is operated, a pin c on the weftfork carrier engages the lever b and operates the reshuttling mechanism. The pin c also engages an extension d' on the disk d and rotates the disk from the position shown in Fig. 1 to that shown in Fig. 3, the cranked end of a lever g then engaging behind a notch d<2> and retaining the disk in its new position. A small boss f on the disk d then allows a lever e pivoted on the disk to fall. On the return motion of the lerer b, the projection b<1> of the lever b is raised by the pin i, and the lever b is moved out of the path of the pin c. If the weft-fork is operated during the next pick, the pin c acts on the lever e and gives a further rotary movement to the disk d, the extension d<1> then pressing against the lever j and stopping the loom. If the weft fork is not operated, a pin h on the weft hammer strikes the depending arm of the lever g, and removes its cranked part from the notch d<2>. The disk d and lever b &c. then move to their normal positions, and this movement may be assisted by a weight or spring. The axis of the disk wheel may be provided with a lever or finger to raise the take-up retaining lever or pawl when the loom is stopped. By means of a small latch, the lever b may be raised so that the loom is stopped each time the weft fails. Reshuttling mechanism such as that described in Specification No. 26,322, A.D. 1906, may be employed. According to the Provisional Specification, a slide may be used in place of the disk.
Patent GB-190805915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the "Fancy" Rollers of Machines for Carding Wool, Cotton, Silk and other Fibrous Substances or Materials.
Inventor: BRAGG JAMES BULLER
Filed: 1908-03-17
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 5915. Bragg, J. B. March 17. Carding-engines.-Fancy rollers are constructed with grooves a in their cylindrical surfaces. The parts b between the grooves may be concentric with the axes of the rollers, or of the form shown in Fig. 5 ; they may be bare, or partly covered with clothing as at d, Fig. 5, or entirely covered with clothing as at c, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190809371-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement Permitting of Synchronising the Movements of Two Bodies
Filed: 1908-04-30
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 9371. Soc. Mathelot et Gentilhomme. July 24, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. [Patent of Addition to No. 8865, A.D. 1908.] Kinematographs. - Relates to improvements in the method of synchronizing the movements of kinematographs and phonographs described in Specification No. 8865, A.D. 1908, in which the shaft of each instrument carries a cam adapted to close intermittently a circuit through the synchronizing-apparatus proper. In order to alter the relative phase of the two instruments by a small amount, the contact 19 engaged by the rotating cam A is carried by a movable cylinder 15, so that, if it is desired to make the instrument rotate faster for a moment or two; the cylinder is turned by band in the direction of rotation of the cam A, thus lengthening the time between two closurEs of the circuit through the synchronizing-apparatus, and consequently speeding-up the driving-motor of the instrument as described in the prior Specification. Rotation of the cylinder 15 in the other direction has the opposite effect. The cylinder is adjustably s cored in position by a band-brake 16, 18 or by a screw and thumb-nut.
Patent GB-190811626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Treating Dough and like Materials.
Inventor: BAKER GEORGE SAMUEL
IPC: A21C5/00
Filed: 1908-05-28
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 11,626. Baker, G. S. May 28. Moulding dough.-An apparatus for transferring dough from a divider &c. to a proving-apparatus comprises an endless band 11 mounted on two fixed rollers 12, 13 and on two rollers 14, 15 carried by a reciprocating frame 16. The dough lumps are fed on to the band 11 from the divider &c. and the slide 16 is moved forwards by means of a rack 17 and gear 18 until the band 11 is in position over the pans of the prover ; the slide then recedes, and during the movement the band 11 receives an intermittent movement by ratchet gear so that the dough lumps drop over the roller 14 into the proving-pans, which are meanwhile stationary. While the band 11 in the withdrawn position is receiving another charge, the prover moves forwards so as to bring the next row of pans into position for charging. In a modification, the band is mounted wholly on a sliding frame, and, while it is delivering dough into some of the prover pans in the forward position, the other prover pans in the row are being fed directly from the divider &c. Fig. 2 shows diagrammatically the combination of the conveyer with dividing, moulding, and proving apparatus. The dough passes from a divider 1 to a moulder 3, thence to the reciprocating conveyer 7, which deposits them, as described above, in the pans 9 of the prover 8. The proved dough may afterwards pass to a final moulder 10.
Patent GB-190812117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collar or like Supports or Stiffeners.
Inventor: HOWLE ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-06-04
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 12,117. Howle, A. June 4. Stays or stiffeners.-To facilitate attachment to the article to bestiffened, the part b, Fig. 1, between two longitudinal slits at each end of the stiffener, is forced up to form a bridge, and the attaching- pin is passed through perforations c<1> at the ends of each bridge. A longitudinal groove b<1> is made in the bridge to fit the pin. The elbow of each pin takes into a depression a', Fig. 3, at the outer end of its bridge, and the inner end of the bridge is also sunk at a<2> to facilitate the entry of the pin point into the perforation. The pins may also be held in by making the perforations out of alinement, and by reducing the 'diameter of the pins near their ends.
Patent GB-190813424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Drive-chains"
Inventor: BUTLER WILLIAM MERICK
Filed: 1908-06-24
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 13,424. Butler, W. Mr., and Belcher, W. J. Feb. 8, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Chains covered with leather &c.-The links of a friction driving-chain are covered with leather or the like. A smooth exterior surface is obtained. so that an idler pulley can be applied thereto. The chain is made up of alternate blocks a and links b, the latter shaped so that when covered with leather they fit in the pulley groove c, Fig. 2. The links b have teeth d to engage the piece of leather e. The holes f in the leather, Fig. 4, are fitted on the teeth d, and the leather is wrapped round the link so that the teeth d at the opposite side of the link enter the slits g in the leather. The leather is held in position while a steel locking plate h, with two serrated edges m bent up at right-angles, is slipped over the teeth d and pressed into the leather. The teeth d fit in slots extending from the edges of the locking plate h, and are bent in opposite directions on the plate h to hold it securely in place. The side plates b of the links may have short teeth q to penetrate the leather covering.
Patent GB-190813517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Leather.
Inventor: PETRIE WALTER
Filed: 1908-06-25
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 13,517. Petrie, W. June 25. Ornamenting teather.-For marbling leather, a solution of caustic alkali, such as potash, soda, or ammonia, and tannic extract with or without the addition of colouring-matter, is daubed unevenly on the wetted rough-tanned skins by means of a sponge &c. The mixture is washed off after a time, depending on the degree of marbling required, and the skins are either finished by the ordinary processes or by successive slicking, oiling, and drying with repeated glazings during the drying. The preferred marbling solution contains about three parts of tannin extract and one part of concentrated caustic alkali, and is used when about 24 to 48 hours old. The skins may be dyed before being marbled.
Patent GB-190817768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Gear for Internal Combustion and Explosion Motors.
Inventor: HAFERUNG FRITZ
Filed: 1908-08-24
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 17,768. Haferung, F. Aug. 24. Gas and explosivevapour engines. - The valve - gear described in Specification No. 3176, A.D. 1908, is modified by attaching the link e, connected to the reversing lever, to an arm on the eccentric strap at a point l to one side of the eccentric as shown, or at a point between the eccentric and the stud k.
Patent GB-190822478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Indicating-devices for Machine-Tools.
Inventor: ANDREW CECIL DANIEL
Filed: 1908-10-23
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 22,478. Andrew, C. D. Oct. 23. Lathes; gauging-devices.-To secure readily the tool of a duplex or other lathe or machine-tool on its support with its cutting-edge in a definite position relative to such support, a pivoted gauge is provided thereon. The tool C<1> is clamped to its slide B with its cutting-edge against the gauge D<3>, which may afterwards be turned out of the way. The slide may be provided with a scale as shown, or on the collar F of the spindle, to indicate the degree of adjustment of the tool. Two or more of such gauges may be employed on wheel lathes or other lathes having duplex or multiplex sliderests.
Patent GB-190903062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shovels.
Inventor: SCHULTZE ALBERT
IPC: A01D11/04
Filed: 1909-02-08
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 3062. Schultze, A. Feb. 8. Shovels.-An axle g, bearing loose cylindrical, conical, or like bodies o, is fixed at the front of a shovel a for potatoes and other small bodies.
Patent GB-190906317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Production of Electric Power.
Inventor: DAY PERCY CRUNDALL
IPC: H02J3/14
Filed: 1909-03-17
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 6317. Day, P. C., and Wiesengrund, B. March 17. Systems depending on the use of auxiliary machines. -In an electric power-installation, gas-producers are arranged to supply gas-driven dynamo sets for the steady portion of the load, and also gas-fired boilers, the steam from which is delivered to a thermal-storage plant, which supplies steam-engine or turbine-driven units for the demand in excess of the normal. Preferably, a producer is used which gives gas containing tarry products for heating the boilers, and a gas in which combustion is more complete for the gas engines. The thermalstorage vessels, constructed of concrete &c., contain water or an aqueous solution which receives steam injected from the boilers, and may be placed below ground, either under the steam sets or not.
Patent GB-190908333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fluid Pressure Motors.
Inventor: KEYMER HENRY JOHN CUBITT
Filed: 1909-04-06
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 8333. Keymer, H. J. C. April 6. Fluid-actuated gears.-Relates to valve gear for high-speed reciprocating engines. A piston valve E distributes the working fluid entering at G to one or other of the ports I<1>, I<2> which lead to the cylinder ports O<1>, O<2> respectively. At about mid-stroke, piston ducts F<1>, F2 are arranged alternately to register with passages J<1>, J<2> by which the working-fluid is admitted to passages K<1>, L<1> or K<2>, L<2> to reverse the valve. The exhaust passes back through the ports I<1>, I<2> to the valve-chest, from which passages Y, Z open to the atmosphere or to a condenser. Lubricant is supplied through ducts m, n to grooves S, T in the cylinder wall, from which it is collected by one or more grooves F<3> in the piston.
Patent GB-190908534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vehicles for Carrying and Distributing Water and other Liquids.
IPC: E01H3/02
Filed: 1909-04-08
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 8534. Bristol Wagon and Carriage Works Co., McDonald, J., and Hek, W. S. April 8. Surface treatment with liquid materials.- Relates to vehicles for distributing liquids in which pipes b lead from a tank a to perforated chambers c fitted with pistons, and consists in providing the chambers with groups of holes d, e, f differently disposed so as to direct the liquid in different directions as required. A valve or cock m is provided for flushing purposes.
Patent GB-190911968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Railway Signals.
Inventor: SHAW SAMUEL
IPC: B61L3/04
Filed: 1909-05-21
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 11,968. Shaw, S. May 21. Track apparatus actuating signals on trains.- Inclined levers on the track, raised or lowered alternately or in combination by cams controlled from the cabin, raise levers g on the locomotive, which normally hold up the electric contact levers h. For a 'line clear ' 'advance' or 'distant' signal on the locomotive, one lever is raised to close the circuit of, for example, two bells, for 'danger' the circuit is closed to one bell, and, for open points and home signals, three levers may be simultaneously raised to operate three bells. After being tripped, the lever h remains down, and keeps the circuit closed until the driver pulls the cord s, thereby allowing the lever g to fall and support the lever h. The lever h carries suitable contacts to coact with the three pairs of contacts l, m, n on a fixed insulating-block k, and is pressed against these by its own weight and by a spring i.