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Patent GB-190624131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dies used for the Making of the Furnaces and Shell Ends of Steam Generators.
Inventor: BERGEMANN HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1906-10-30
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 24,131. Bergemann, H. C. Oct. 30. Stamping. - Dies used in the formation of the hemispherical ends of s t e am-generators comprise a male e die 1 adapted to pass through a ring 3 held on top of a female die 2, so as to form a tapered annular space, through which the edges of the plate are drawn. Modifications are described in which the lower die is replaced by a ring, and also in which the flanges forming the annular space are curved or inclined at angles other than those shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190702045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Projectiles
Inventor: HENDERSON JAMES BLACKLOCK
Filed: 1907-01-26
Granted: 1908-01-25
Abstract: 2045. Henderson, J. B. Jan. 26. Projectiles, ordnance.-The driving sabot 2 is mounted loosely on the projectile 1 so as to take the rifling freely and to transmit the torque to the projectile gradually by friction, followed by engagement with a spring 6. In modifications, the spring is permanently secured to the sabot, or the sabot 7 is secured to the projectile by screws 8 and slots 10 cut therein to provide for the relative motion of the parts. Lubricant may be placed between the parts to be forced out on discharge.
Patent GB-190704292-A (GB)
Filed: 1907-02-21
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 4292. Electric and Ordnance Accessories Co., Hall, R. F., and Garner, J. R. Feb. 21.. Switches.- A switch carries a tube provided with spring plungers which slide over double-faced inclines to give a quick motion on or 'off'. The lid 2 of the box 1 is hinged at 3, and carries sleeves 4, 5, through which pass rods 6, 7 connected to a bar 8 working in a slot 42 in a link 41 attached, to a handle 43. The lower ends of the rods 6, 7 are connected to a tube 9 provided with plungers 11, 12 pressed outward by a spring 10. The plungers carry rollers 16, 17, and are guided by pins 14 working in slots 15. These rollers travel over inclined planes 18, 19 when the handle is operated. The tube 9 has laterally projecting arms 20, 21, 22, 23, which carry insulated members 24 supporting the contact-blades 26 and binding-screws 28, to each pair of which a fuse 29 is connected. The fixed contacts 27 are secured to a slate bed 30, and are made by bending copper strip to the shapeshown in Fig. 1, each half forming a double U-shape split vertically at the bend 32. They are secured by bolts 33, the heads of which rest in recesses in the slate 30, and the contacts may be removed by removing the nuts 35. Insulating-material 36 prevents the bolt heads from touching the casing. The cable end connexions 37 are clamped by the nuts 35. To open the switch, the handle is raised, causing the plungers 11, 12 to compress the spring 10 until the rollers pass to the second faces of the incline. The spring 10 causes the tube 9 to move outwards, thereby giving a rapid break, the motion being permitted by the slot 42. The same action occurs on closing the switch. When the lid is opened, the sleeves 4, 5 raise the bar 8 and break the circuit.
Patent GB-190704535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to By Pass Gas Cocks
Inventor: HINTON ELIE
Filed: 1907-02-25
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 4535. Hinton, E., and Andrews, F. A. Feb.25. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Plug cocks.-Relates to by-pass gas cocks, and has for its object to enable the pilot flame to be varied in size or to be extinguished as required. Fig. 1 shows a cock in the turned-off position, the gas passing through the groove c, passages a, f, and so to the pilot tube d. As the plug h is rotated, the opening for the gas entering at c is enlarged, thus gradually increasing the quantity of gas passing to the pilot flame, until the plug h has been turned into such a position that the gas passes freely through the passage a to the main burner, whereupon the pilot flame is extinguished owing to the obturation of the opening to the pilot tube d by the portion g of the plug.
Patent GB-190704823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Recoil-loading Fire Arms with Sliding Barrels.
Inventor: MAUSER PAUL
Filed: 1907-02-27
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 4823. Mauser, P. Feb. 27. Breech actions, sliding barrel and breech-block.- Relates to recoil-loading small-arms with sliding barre's, and consists in an arrangement of a barrelarrester and an adjusting-device to enable the small-arm to be used either automatic or as a single-loader. This adjusting-device can also be used to operate a safety device. In the automatic action of the weapon, the barrel is arrested, when the breech-block has been disconnected from the breech-frame by the vertically-moving stud x engaging in a recess of the breech-frame, until the stud is depressed by the returning breech-block, which is locked in position by the lo king-block described in Specification No. 4823F, A.D. 1907. To use the weapon as a single-loader, the stud x is raised so as to bring it into position for engaging a projection k<6> of the breech-block k, which is thus retained in the recoiled position shown in Fig. 2, the stud x being shown as temporarily depressed to allow the breech-block to return. The arm x<3> of the lever x<2> is raised or lowered to lower or raise the stud x, by means of the disk v having steps I, II, III, upon one of which the end of the lever arm x<3> rests, the disk being held in the adjusted position by the nose of a spring plate w engaging in one of the notches 1, 2, 3 of the disk v. By slightly pressing down the arm v<2> of the disk v from position I, as shown in Fig. 2, the stud x is depressed to release the breech-block, and is returned when the pressure on the arm v<2> ceases. For automatic loading, the disk v is turned so that the end of lever arm x<3> rests on step II. To set the 'safety,' the disk v is turned so that the arm x<3>rests on step III, and the safety block u, Fig. 5, is raised by a pin v<3> on the disk v working in a slot u<3> so as to bring the projection u<1> behind the frame h to lock it against rearward movement, the sear s being also blocked by the arm u<2> of the block u.
Patent GB-190710250-A (GB)
Title: Rock Drills
Inventor: KEYMER HENRY JOHN CUBITT
Filed: 1907-05-02
Granted: 1908-05-04
Abstract: 10,250. Keymer, H. J. C. May 2. Rock drills; laying dust in mines.-In a rock drill provided with means for moving the bit off the face of the rock after each blow of the hammer, and for clearing away the debris by serving the end of the bit with water or air, water or air is supplied to the bit through a cap d, the socket a being formed with openings e, one at least of which is always open to the space f, which is provided with a packing-ring g. The end of the bit is_ formed with flats or flutes c<1>, and the bit is attached to the bar i by a dovetail connexion h and a sliding sleeve j. Upon each rotary movement of the drill scoket a produced by the action of a pawl or the like, inclined teeth on the socket slide up corresponding teeth b on the holder bl.
Patent GB-190711987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Desk Attachments.
Inventor: MCCOMB JENNINGS SCOTT
Filed: 1907-05-23
Granted: 1908-01-02
Abstract: 11,987. McComb, J. S. May 23. Stays.-A hinged table forming an attachment to a desk is supported when extended by pairs of legs 19, 21 pivoted together, the legs 19 being connected by a rod 22 and the legs 21 by a rod 24. The ends of the rod 22 engage slots 23 in the legs 21 and serve to prevent the latter from buckling outwards. The legs 21 terminate in pads. In a modification, Fig. 13, the stays consist of legs 54 pivoted to the ledge 44 and retained in a folded or extended position by a pair of pins 62, 66, one of which is movable.
Patent GB-190712701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Fastenings for Sliding Doors.
Inventor: MARILLIER FRANK WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-06-01
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 12,701. Marillier, F. W. June 1. Locks, key; latches. - The mechanism of the sliding-door fastening described in Specification No. 18,617, A.D. 1905, is so arranged that the casing can be fixed in an aperture on one side of the door instead of having to cut right through the door. The casing a is made in one with the face-plate a', and is of approximately D-shape with an upward extension a<5>. The front plate a' is convex in shape to suit the edge of the door and is recessed at one corner to receive a latch bolt b, which has one surface convex to correspond with the edge of the door and is guided by lugs b<1>, b<2>, passing through the recessed portion of the plate a' and having slots b<3> which are engaged by projections on the c o v e rplate. The bolt is under the control of a spring c, and is operated by a recessed handle d, such as that described in the above Specification, the boss d<2> of which passes into the casing a and is secured by a washer h, through which and the boss a pin i is passed. To the boss d<3> is secured the follower e which acts on the lug b<2> on the latch. The boss d' of the handle is made hollow, and located therein is a thimble g which is also secured in position by the pin i. The washer h is provided with a projection h<1> for operating a sliding bolt j to lock the latch b, the washer being allowed sufficient movement in relation to the handle boss to allow a key inserted in the thimble g to rotate it to operate the bolt j independently of the follower e. The follower e is provided with a recess e<2> to take the square boss of the inside handle which is of the same type as the outside one. In a modified construction, the locking-bolt j is spring-controlled, and the washer h is held in either of its positions, with the bolt shot or withdrawn, by means of a spring pin.
Patent GB-190721928-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Globe or Shade Holder for Inverted Incandescent and other Gas Lights and for Electric Lights.
Inventor: RCHARDSON HENRY GETHING
Filed: 1908-04-06
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 21,928. Richardson, H. G. April 6, 1908. Globe-holders; lamp-shade holders.-A globe or shade holder A for an electric lamp or an inverted or upright gas lamp is provided with one or more spring tongues B formed with an inwardly projecting part b<3> and arranged so as to spring under the flange of the globe C or shade when this is forced into position. The tongues may be formed in one with the globe &c. holder, and may be used in conjunction with fixed tongue-pieces.
Patent GB-190727524-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Purifying, Moistening and Imparting the Requisite Temperature to the Air in Closed Rooms.
Inventor: JACOBI CARL RUDOLPH HERRMANN
Filed: 1907-12-13
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 27,524. Jacobi, C. R. H. Dec. 13. Air, cooling, moistening, and purifying.-Apparatus for moistening, purifying, and cooling air for ventilation purposes, of the kind described in Specification No. 15,929, A.D. 1905, is provided with suction openings fitted with valves or covers which can be regulated from the inside of the room, whereby fresh air from outside, air from the room itself, or both together, can be treated in the apparatus. Fig. 6 shows an apparatus for use in a factory with a sloping roof. Fresh air is admitted by means of a valve or cover o<1>, and air from the room by either of the valves q<1>, r<1>, all the valves.- being operated from within the room. The moistening apparatus &c. is otherwise identical with that described in the prior Specification.
Patent GB-190801293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Beating-up Mechanism of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: HOLLAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-01-20
Granted: 1909-01-20
Abstract: 1293. Hollas, W., Farnworth, R., and Jackson, T. Jan. 20. Swivel looms; smallware shuttles; beat-up motions; reeds.-In beat-up mechanism, especially applicable to narrow looms but also applicable to broad looms, the ordinary reed is replaced by a series of plates a, Figs. 3 and 5, mounted on a shaft e, which is intermittently rotated by suitable means, such as Genevastop mechanism. Projections on the plates enter a longitudinal groove in the shaft, or the shaft may be square. The plates are separated by washers k or by bosses formed on them, and may be bound together by a nut m or by a spring inserted between them and one of the bearings of the shaft e. The plates may be of any suitable material, such as metal, celluloid, or vulcanite, and lateral resiliency may be secured by stamping out from each an almost complete circular slot. Celluloid and steel plates may be arranged alternately. The shuttle r has an extension y so that the weft c can be laid in the spaces p of the plates, which are then stationary and are afterwards rotated in the direction of the arrow to carry the weft towards the fell and beat it up. If the slotsp are sufficiently large, the whole shuttle may be passed through them. The shuttle is moved in the arc of a circle struck from a centre towards the front of the loom.
Patent GB-190809927-A (GB)
Title: Shorthand Indicator for Teaching Pitman's or any other System of Shorthand.
Inventor: CURRIE FRANCIS DAVISON
Filed: 1908-05-07
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 9927. Currie, F. D. May 7. Shorthand, teaching.-A device for teaching shorthand consists of a circular board c or the like fixed on a frame and having a split pin e at the centre, about which models of full and half length consonants can be turned. The circular board c is surrounded by a piece b having a circular hole slightly larger than the board c, and in the groove d thus formed, a quadrant consonant form m can be moved to any position. The remaining consonant forms h are furnished with holes h<1> having slit sides, so that they fit stiffly on the centre pin e. The vowel, diphthong, and contraction forms are mounted on an attachment pivoted to the consonants, so that they can be swung just clear of the latter when in use, or in front or behind the same when not required. A circle f and radial lines are drawn upon the circular piece c. The parts of the appliance may be coloured in any manner.
Patent GB-190809987-A (GB)
Title: Improved Steam Trap
Inventor: TENNETT CHARLES
Filed: 1908-05-08
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 9987. Tennett, C., and Bairstow, J. May 8. Steam traps.-A discharge pipe F is bent near its end and carries a casing G divided by a web H. A valve closing an aperture in this web is carried by a stem A, which slides through a stuffing-box in the casing and is screwed into a yoke (not shown), supported by a rod D and a bracket E on the straight portion of the pipe F. The expansion and contraction of the pipe F relatively to the rod D effect the closing and opening of the valve. A hand-wheel C on the stem A enables the trap to be blown through.
Patent GB-190814676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cartridges for Automatic Fire Arms.
Inventor: BORCHARDT HUGO
Filed: 1908-07-10
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 14,676. Borchardt, H. July 10. Cartridges, small-arm.-Consists in providing finished cartridges with a thin coat of nickel, which may be applied cold electrolytically, to reduce friction during extraction from fire-arms.
Patent GB-190818830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ejectors for Vacuum Brake Apparatus.
Inventor: GRESHAM HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1908-09-08
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 18,830. Gresham, H. E., and Kiernan, G. Sept. 8. [Cognate Application No. 24,462, A.D. 1908, dated Nov. 14.] Brakes.-In an ejector for vacuum brakes, main and auxiliary steam jets are employed, both of which are annular and induce central and peripheral currents of air. Steam from the pipe a is admitted to the ejectors b, d past the control valves c, e. Air from the train-pipe g passes into the chamber h and thence by way of the valve p, passage q, and valve r to the chamber o and to the space n which supplies the central and peripheral air inlets k, m. The air for the auxiliary ejector is drawn from the passage q through the opening u to the inlets s, t. The steam and air valves c, i are controlled by one handle in such manner that the steam valve c is not operated until the handle is in or near the " off " position as described in Specification No. 20,304, A.D. 1903. The control valves may form no part of the ejector apparatus and may be operated at a distance therefrom. Supplementary steam jets v, w are arranged in the central air passages k, s. The exhaust from the small ejector d leads to a passage x surrounding the discharge passage y of the large ejector. A valve z, held against its seat 3 by a spring 2, opens to admit air when the pressure in the chamber q is reduced beyond a predetermined amount. A ball valve 4 is employed to allow air to leak in and destroy the vacuum in the ejector when the latter is not working. A graduated application of the brakes is obtained by operating the small auxiliary valve 9 by the lever 10 so as to admit air at a predetermined rate. When air is admitted to the train-pipe, the compartment h which is in communication with the locomotive brake cylinders through the passage 11 is exhausted by the continuously working ejector d. In place of the central supplementary steam jet v, w the exhaust nozzle may be fitted with double-coned torpedo-shaped parts which are supported in the nozzles by webs. In another modification, the ejector d may be arranged axially with the ejector b, in which case a single central supplementary steam jet may be used. When the ejector is used in a combined steam and vacuum brake system, such as that described in Specification No. 9273, A.D. 1904, the valve for supplying steam to the steam-brake cylinders is adapted to be opened by steam pressure when air is admitted to the train-pipe.
Patent GB-190820303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Manufacture of Sheet Rubber and Rubber Articles.
Inventor: GARE THOMAS
Filed: 1908-09-28
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 20,303. Gare, T. Sept. 28. Compound fabrics.-An elastic fabric for use in making air tubes, balls, balloons, air bags, elastic stockings, elastic boots, garments, &c. is made by impregnating a knitted fabric with rubber solution, such as that described in Specification No. 19,894, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class India-rubber &c.], and applying a coating of rubber in dust or powder form to one or both sides in the manner described in Specifications No. 12,454, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class India-rubber &c.], and No. 3112, A.D. 1908. Two or more insertions of knitted fabric may be used, and the rubber coating may be covered with knitted fabric.
Patent GB-190823583-A (GB)
Title: Improved Traps and Snares for Vermin and other Animals, Feathered Kind, Fish, and for other uses.
Inventor: BARNARD GEORGE AYLING
Filed: 1908-11-04
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 23,583. Barnard, G. A. Nov. 4. Traps for eels and other fish. Noose and closing- jaw traps to which hooks may be attached are operated by a spiral spring arranged in a tube of metal or bamboo. The spring may be in compression, as in Fig. 4, in tension, or applied to a roller, and the trap may be sprung by the animal pulling at the noose &c. or by a tread plate. In the former case the noose-wire &c. is either attached to the rod b<1>, which is connected to the spring, or is passed through the drop-ring d<2> and attached to a fixed pin h<4>. The trap is set by placing the plate d in engagement with the top of the pin e', in which is mounted a small wheel e<4>. If the noose &c. is pulled, the rod b<1> is lifted and freed. The wheel e<4> may be mounted in a nut on the pin e<1>, or on the plate d to engage with the pin which is then smooth at the end. The rod f, Fig. 4, is provided with a tread-plate consisting of a wire of U-form inserted in two holes h, h<1>, and the rod is notched at the top to engage with an adjustable cross-bar h<3>. A tread plate may be removably inserted in the plate d and passed through the ring d<2>, the pin e<1> being then placed at the top of the tube. When a spring roller is used, a pawl release similar to that of an ordinary spring blind-roller is employed. The end of the tube may be serrated, or blades or spikes may be arranged around its end, or the ferrule e may be prolonged and cut diagonally and sharpened. The trap is secured by a chain h to a pin i.
Patent GB-190825466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaft Packings
Inventor: EMMET WILLIAM LE ROY
Filed: 1908-11-25
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 25,466. Emmet, W. le R. Nov. 25, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for.-In order to permit adjustment of the clearance, the packing-grooves 9 of a turbine shaft 2 are formed in a sleeve 3, which is secured to the diaphragm 1 by stud-bolts 7 passing through slots in the flange 4. The sleeve is cut away at 8, and is grooved only at its outer end, the grooves being of V-section in order that the surface may be readily worn away if it touches the shaft. The flange may be formed with centring-lugs which may enter recesses in the diaphragm. The groove is preferably in the form of a screw-thread, and the grooved surface may be in two parts separated by an ungrooved space. Passage of steam through the groove may be prevented by a screw plug. The sleeve may be of cast iron, or of a non-rusting composition, for example an alloy of copper, zinc, and lead.
Patent GB-190828559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Regulators for Automatic Valves.
Filed: 1908-12-31
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 28,559. Etablissements de Dion Bouton, (Soc. Anon.). Aug. 14, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Gas or explosivevapour engines.-In an additional air valve 3 for a carburettor, a tapered float 5 dipping in mercury is used in substitution for a spring, and a disk 6 is secured under the float to act as a dash-pot. The mercury is supplied and its level regulated by means of a filling-duct 9.
Patent GB-190900325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rods for Cleaning Rifles or the like.
Inventor: BLAIR JAMES HENRY
IPC: F41A29/02
Filed: 1909-01-06
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 325. Blair, J. H. Jan. 6. Cleaning.- A cleaning-rod for small-arms comprises a number of interlocking sections 1, Figs. 1 and 2, through which passes a chain 2 attached to a swivel head 3 and passing along a bifurcated handle 8. The sections are assembled for use as shown in Fig. 1, and are retained in that position by means of a claw 9 which engages the chain, and also by screwing the handle 8 along the end section 1<b>. The connecting-piece 1<a> has parts 5 depressed into grooves in the swivel head 3 and also in the swivel piece 12, to which is connected the piece 13 carrying the swab and the brush 15. Fig. 2 shows the parts as arranged when not in use.
Patent GB-190903951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Incandescent Electric Lamp Filaments and Apparatus therefor
IPC: H01K3/02
Filed: 1909-02-17
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 3951. British Thomson-Houston Co.. [General Electric Co.]. Feb. 17. Drawings to Specification. Modifying chemical characters of metals.- A filament of tungsten and sugar-tragacanth jelly may be finished by heating it by an electric current in hydrogen and nitrogen.