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Patent GB-190712071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hatch Covers and Hatchways of Ships.
Inventor: MACFARLANE GEORGE THOMAS
Filed: 1907-05-24
Granted: 1908-05-25
Abstract: 12,071. Macfarlane, G. T. May 24. Hatches and hatchways. - Relates to sectional hatch covers and also to girders for hatchways. The hatch cover consists of leaves a, Fig. 1, of wood or metal or both combined, the edges of which are bevelled to enable them to slide upon each other. A wire or chain e passes through that portion of each leaf which is overlapped by the adjacent leaf, and is connected at one end to an eye j. Preferably two such chains e are employed, one on each side of the hatchway as shown in Fig. 3. By hauling on the fore ends of these chains, the leaves are caused to slide upon each other and to become packed more or less upon edge at one end of the hatchway. By duplicating these chains and having the free ends at the other end of the hatchway, the leaves may be packed at either end as desired, or by hauling on all the chains simultaneously they may be packed at some point intermediate between the two ends. The edges of the central leaf may be inclined in opposite directions and those of the other leaves to correspond. Man-holes h, may be fitted to some of the leaves, and the leaves may be connected together on their under surfaces with strips of flexible material to guide them when being drawn out to cover the hatch. Each transverse girder n, Fig. 3, is lowered into the hatchway at an angle and slued round to abut against brackets o, p, in which position they are locked by suitable means, one form of which consists of a pivoted bracket q, Figs. 1 and 3, held in engagement with the girder ends by pins q<1>. In the form shown in Fig 5, the girder is locked in place, by means of a latch r pivoted to a pivoted bracket q. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the bracket q is removable and fixed in place by T-headed bolts. The longitudinal girder is made in sections adapted to be hinged to the transverse girders and slued into engagement with locking means of any of the forms above described, upon the hatchway or adjacent transverse girder.
Patent GB-190714373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bolt-action Rifles.
Filed: 1907-06-21
Granted: 1908-06-22
Abstract: 14,373. Birmingham Small Arms Co., Driver, A. H. M., and Norman, G. June 21. Breech action, sliding breech-block.-In a boltaction rifle having a non- rotary bolt head, such as is described in Specifica tion No. 1000, A.D. 1907, the extractor d carried by the bolt head a' is wholly or partly covered by a hood or shield e. The hood is either formed integral with the bolt head as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, or is formed in a separate piece which is attached in any suitable manner as shown in Fig. 11. The recess which receives the end of the extractor when the breech is closed is formed with a vent c<4>. The invention is especially suitable for rifles firing miniature ammunition.
Patent GB-190716126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detacheble Pipe Couplings
Inventor: WARD GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1907-09-18
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 16,126. Ward, G. H. Sept. 18. Couplings, disconnectible; clip joints.-A disconnectible pipe coupling, of the kind described in Specifications Nos. 8399 and 22,739, A.D. 1900, suitable for connecting the flexible tube of an air-pump to the valve of a pneumatic tyre comprises a split socket a containing a tubular lining F of india-rubber or the like, which is contracted on to the spigot by means of an eccentric K, pivoted between the free ends of a strap H passing round the socket.
Patent GB-190719778-A (GB)
Title: A Sleep-inducing Cushion or Pillow
Inventor: UFF SARAH ANN
Filed: 1907-09-04
Granted: 1908-01-02
Abstract: 19,778. Uff, S. A. Sept. 4. Pillows.-A sleep-inducing pillow is made of horsehair, covered first with linen into which whiting has been rubbed, and then with layers of bed-ticking, wash-leather, and sateen.
Patent GB-190720304-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tooth-stopping Compound.
Inventor: SCHOENBECK FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1907-09-11
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 20,304. Schoenbeck, F. Sept. 11. Cements.-A tooth-stopping cement is made from cryolite, silicic acid, and calcium oxide fused with up to 5 per cent of beryl. The cooled mass is powdered, and for use is mixed with phosphoric acid containing a little aluminium hydroxide dissolved in it.
Patent GB-190721273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Magneto Electric Machines for Ignition Purposes.
Inventor: VANDERVELL CHARLES ANTHONY
Filed: 1907-09-25
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 21,273. Vandervell, C. A., and Hoffman, F. I. Sept. 25. Switches.-The device for distributing current to the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine is driven direct by the magneto shaft, and consists of a shuttle contact device which travels in a continuous series of circular paths and co-acts with a number of contact pieces disposed therein. As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the current distributor f of insulating material has four contacts e<1> ... e<4>, set in grooves i, k which cross at one point, connexion being made from the contacts to the sparking-plug. Connected to the armature winding by the spring plunger l is the plunger p, Fig. 5, pressed outwards by a spring o, carrying the shuttle m, by means of the flexible metal tongue n ; the shuttle travels in the grooves alternately, thus passing each contact once every two revolutions. The grooves may be more than two in number, and may be replaced by ribs; also, a disk or its equivalent may be used instead of a cylinder, and contact devices operated by the axial motion of the shuttle may be substituted for the groove contacts.
Patent GB-190728689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skates.
Inventor: HOEH HERMANN VON DER
Filed: 1907-12-31
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 28,689. H÷h, H. von der. Dec. 31. Skates.-A means of fastening skates to the foot consists of strips i, i<1> of thin metal, which are connected to the skate by detachable clips. A clip, shown in Fig. 2, consists of a folded strip of metal pierced with a hole f. A metal tongue h, placed between the leaves of the clip, turns on a pivot g, which also serves to rivet the leaves together. The strip i has slots s, which are engaged by the hooked member r of a clip attached to the strip i<1>. The member r is pivoted to a lever m, which is in turn pivoted to the end of the strip i<1>. The clip is fastened by turning the lever m towards the hook r. The strips are connected to the body of the skate by placing the detachable clips over headed studs d on the skate and closing the pivoted tongues h.
Patent GB-190800674-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Two-speed Gear for Motor Cycles.
Inventor: BENN CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1908-01-11
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 674. Benn, C. H. Jan. 11. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to two-speed gearing for motor-cycles, of the class in which a road-wheel hub carries planet-wheels meshing with internally and externally toothed gears. These planet-wheels k carried by a web d in the hub are in constant mesh with an internal gear m and with an external gear l, which are carried by nested castings o, p, respectively. The casting o carries the power-receiving pulley y and a clutch-ring s arranged as shown. The casting p, which is adapted to slide parallel to the fixed axle a, carries a conical flange p<1> adapted to be thrust into engagement with the ring s to effect a fast-speed solid drive, and also a ring t similar to the ring s. When the casting p is removed to the left, the ring t is caught by a cone u<1> secured to the axle a, and held against rotation, so that the web d is driven at a reduced speed. The casting p is thrust to left or right to operate the gear by imparting a partial rotary displacement to a nut v, which is connected to the casting by a web x and ball bearings, and which screws on a fixed screw u of quick pitch. The wheels k may be formed in two parts of different diameters meshing with the gears m, l, respectively. A reservoir for lubricant may be provided inside the hub on the other side of the web d.
Patent GB-190801889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Feed Water Heaters.
Inventor: TOD PETER
Filed: 1908-01-28
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 1889. Tod, P. Jan. 28. Heating water.-The trays g in the steam space of the boiler are surmounted by a casing a open at the top and bottom and fitted internally with a pipe d open at the ends, as shown. The lower end of the pipe d is provided externally with inclined ribs f to give a rotary motion to the water. The trays g are formed with a flanged rim h and with ribs i arranged zigzag fashion. To prevent splashing, each tray is fitted within an outer tray or casing k having a central opening, the whole being secured together by bolts. A pipe leads the heated water to the lower part of the boiler.
Patent GB-190803389-A (GB)
Title: A Petrol Gas Rotary Motor
Inventor: BROWN THOMAS MORGAN
Filed: 1908-02-14
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 3389. Brown, T. M. Feb. 14. Fixed-abutment type.-The cylinder of a rotary explosion engine is constructed with ends a formed of circular arcs and with its top and bottom sides b curved inwards at the middle so as to present a continuously curved contour on which the extremities of vanes g are constrained to travel. These vanes slide in races f formed by centre pieces e, which are bolted to and revolve with circular side plates c to which is bolted the shaft. The vanes are pressed outwards by springs l bearing on links h hinged to the centre pieces and to the vanes. The casing groove in which the vane extremities work gradually diminishes in depth from the sides a where it has a semicircular section to the sides b where it becomes flat. Disk valves worked from an eccentric on the main shaft control the admission of petrol gas.
Patent GB-190805370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Candlesticks Carriage Lamps and the like.
Inventor: ROBINS WALTER
Filed: 1908-03-10
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 5370. Robins, W. March 10. Candlesticks; candle-lamps.-The candle tube g containing the candle f and spring is secured in an outer cylindrical vessel a, containing water b to keep the candle cool, by means of a pin c on the water container and a bayonet-slut e on a cap d. The cap d is provided with perforations h to allow the water to escape and extinguish the candle if upset.
Patent GB-190807500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ship Model Testing.
Inventor: WELLENKAMP HERMANN
Filed: 1908-04-04
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 7500. Wellenkamp, H. April 6, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Gravity, measuring force of.-In a ship-model testing-tank, the model d is started and accelerated by two weights, viz.: the weight a and the weight of the chain e, the former weight being connected permanently and the latter temporarily. When a predetermined speed has been attained, the weight of the chain e automatically ceases to operate by the stop/falling below the bottom of the chain e. The model then proceeds under the influence of the weight a only, the speed of the model being recorded upon a tuning-fork chronograph actuated by the wire of the weight a through the roller c. A stop n engages with the chain o and so automatically retards the model when the fork l reaches the stop h.
Patent GB-190809204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Tyres for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: PALMER HARRY
Filed: 1908-04-28
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 9204. Palmer, H. April 28. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic-In resilient tyres of the type comprising rubber or other elastic sections D' arranged with their faces in contact, and provided with transverse rods or rivets E engaging the rim flanges U, and with endless rings G between the meeting faces of the tyre sections and embracing the transverse rods or rivets, the ends of the rods or rivets engage lugs c<1> on the inner faces of the rim flanges. The ends of the transverse rods may carry loose washers e, or may have rivet heads formed on them, or may be headless. A second series of rivets E' may be provided near the tread of the tyre.
Patent GB-190814734-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or applicable to Wringing and like Machines.
Inventor: BRADFORD WILLIAM LITLER
Filed: 1909-01-11
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 14,734. Bradford, W. L. July 11. Guards.-An automatic safety feeding-arrangement for wringing and like machines comprises a series of rotating carrier rollers b, c, d, above which is placed a movable roller e. This roller is connected by links g, g<1> with a shaft m carrying a counterweight, a fixed arm k, and a loose arm l. When the roller e is raised by the operator's band, a stud k<1> on the arm k engages and moves the arm l, the lower end of which is thereupon disengaged from a collar n on a spring-pressed rod n<1> connected to the driving-clutch.
Patent GB-190816207-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Leuco-derivatives of Anilides of Gallo-cyanines or their Sulpho-derivatives.
Filed: 1908-07-30
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 16,207. Farbwerke vorm. L. Durand, Huguenin, & Co. July 31, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Samples furnished under Section 2 of Patents &c. Act, 1907. Dyes, artificial.-Leuco derivatives of gallocyanine anilides or their sulpho derivatives are obtained by heating the anilides or their sulpho derivatives, in a medium which does not eliminate the anilide group, with a reducing-agent which does not introduce excess of free acid into the mixture. Suitable media are dilute alcohol, ethyl tartrate or formic acid, phenol, acetin, or water ; suitable reducing agents are hydrosulphites and hydrosulphite - or sulphoxylate - derivatives in presence of hydrochloric acid. According to examples, the process is applied to the anilides of the products of the reaction of nitrosodimethyl- or diethyl-aniline hydrochloride with gallamide, and to the sulpho derivatives of the first-mentioned compound, formaldehyde-hydrosulphite being the reducing-agent. Specifications Nos. 6055 and 21,415, A.D. 1898, and No. 19,001, A.D. 1907, are referred to.
Patent GB-190817344-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Handling, Sorting and Distributing Parcels and other Articles.
Inventor: GATTIE ALFRED WARWICK
Filed: 1908-08-18
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 17,344. Gattie, A. W., and Seaman, A. G. Aug. 18. Switches. - In apparatus for distributing and sorting parcels &c. in clearing-houses and like places in which parcels can be automatically dispatched in a tray from any one station therein to any other station along endless platforms, electric switches of special construction are employed. The switches at the dispatching-stations are constructed so that they can be set to determine the receiving-stations to which the parcels are to be delivered, and, as the trays are transferred from the dispatching-stations to the carriers of the endless platforms, circuits are completed through electromagnets operating the switches, and electro-magnets operating similar switches on the carriers, and impulses of alternating current effect the restoration of the station switches simultaneously with the impression upon the carrier switches of the register of the destination of the trays. A similar action takes place when the trays are transferred from one endless platform to another. The switches or controllers, Fig. 8, comprise selector disks t<6> adapted to engage fixed contacts t<7> and mounted on a shaft t carrying the planet pinions t<3> of an epicyclic gear. The controller is set either by a hand disk t<8> or by an electromagnetically-operated pawl acting upon a ratchet-wheel t' of one member of the epicyclic gear called the " adder " wheel, and is restored to the zero position by a similar pawl acting upon the remaining wheel t<2>, called the subtractor or "subber" wheel. The electro-magnets operating the pawls are energized by alternating currents, and, during the transfer of a tray from a station to a carrier, the subber magnet of the dispatching- station is in series with the adder magnet of the carrier of the platform. This arrangement effects the restoration of the controller at the station step by step to the zero position when the current is cut off, and the simultaneous transfer of the register to the controller of the carrier through the adder magnet.
Patent GB-190822056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Staple Forming and Attaching Machines.
Inventor: NOKES ERNEST STUDLEY
Filed: 1908-10-19
Granted: 1909-10-19
Abstract: 22,056. Nokes, E. S. Oct. 19. Stapling.-A machine for forming and driving wire staples in attaching buttons, buckles, or ornaments to boots &c., in making cardboard boxes, and in filing papers, fabrics, &c., is constructed so that the means for feeding and cutting the wire, and forming, driving, and setting the staple are operated by one master cam. The cam Z rotates upon a stud a' in a reciprocating grooved carrier d, and is operated in one direction by a treadle-chain or cord wound in a groove on its periphery. A spring returns the parts after each cycle of operations. The periphery of the cam has a projection il which co-operates with a fixed roller j to raise the carrier d to its inoperative position. The lowest position of the carrier may be regulated by an abutment screw p<1>. Pressure rollers operated by a swinging link l feed the wire. The link enters a slot b<1> in the periphery of the cam Z and is governed by a spring. A slide e works within the groove in the carrier d and is operated by a roller c' which engages a groove d' in the face of the cam Z. The slide e has a groove corresponding with the width of the staple and is provided with shearing edges. Pivoted in a removable die-box x at the lower end of the carrier d is an anvil r which co-operates with the slide e to form the saple. The staple-driver f has a reduced lower portion which enters the groove in the slide e. A cam-face w<1> on the staple-driver pushes the anvil aside against the action of springs in driving the staple. A roller e<1> engages a groove f<1> in the cam Z to operate the staple-driver f. To obviate the clogging which might result from an uncompleted stroke, a spring pawl g<1> co-operates with a member h<2> on the periphery of the com Z ; one or more teeth h<1> permit the partial operation of the machine desirable for adjustment of the work, but ensure the ultimate completion of any stroke that may be initiated. The mounting of the clenching-pad u<1> varies with the purpose for which the machine is constructed. As shown, it is mounted in an arm t<1> and preferably has two shallow grooves in its upper surface to facilitate the bending of the staples. The mechanism may be duplicated or arranged in sets at any angle and operated by a common means.
Patent GB-190822740-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electric Motor for High Tension Currents
Inventor: MYSCHKIN NICOLAUS
Filed: 1908-10-26
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 22,740. Myschkin, N. Oct. 26. Influence machines.- An electric motor for high-tension direct current comprises dielectric members, such as insulated disks, mounted upon a shaft and caused to revolve by the influence of the high-voltage discharge from a number of needlepoints tangential to the revolving disks. The stationary casing is in the form of a two-part insulating-cylinder 1, Fig. 2, adapted to support a belt-driven shaft 5, which carries a number of insulating. disks 6. A curved plate is secured to the interior of each semi-cylinder, upon which are mounted a number of crank-like needle points 9 on plates 8 arranged tangentially to the disks. The plates 7 are connected with condensers 10 which are metal wires or plates arranged on the interior of each semi-cylinder. Insulating enddisks 12 are arranged so as to be capable of adjustable rotation upon bosses of the outer casing and they are operated by means of the hand-wheel 17 and gear-wheels 14, 15. Between these insulating-disks 12 are secured metal plates 11 with projections 20 separated by insulation 21. The periphery of each disk comes into the neighbourhood of a projection 20 of the plates 11. The position of the plates 11 in relation to the condensers 10 or to the point dischargers may be varied so that a greater or lesser number of the dischargers are in action ; the plates 11 annul the discharge at the points they cover and consequently act as regulators. A double set of needle-point dischargers, pointing in opposite directions, may be mounted upon the outer casing, and the direction of rotation of the motor may be controlled by covering one or other set of points. The plates 11 are connected with the needle-point dischargers. The efficiency of the machine is improved by arranging tongues 22, Fig. 4, on the insulating-strips 21 between the disks 6. and providing upon them two rows of point dischargers 24. The plates are slightly inclined to the normal. The motor may be supplied with atmospheric electricity from an electric collector raised into the atmosphere.
Patent GB-190827408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brackets, for Fixing Rain Water, Soil Pipes and the like, to Project from Walls of Buildings.
Inventor: CHIVERS EVA
Filed: 1908-12-17
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 27,408. Chivers, E., and Morton, F. Dec. 17. Brackets for supporting soil, rain, ventilating, and like pipes on the walls of buildings have a recessed face e with slots a of the cross-section shown in Fig. 2, through which pass the bolts for securing the usual lugs on the pipe to the bracket. The bracket is secured to the wall by naiis or spikes passing through holes h. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 357, A.D. 1887.]
Patent GB-190903694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Soda Steam Generating Plant for Driving Steam Engines on Submarine Boats.
Inventor: EQUEVILLEY-MONTJUSTIN RAYMOND
IPC: F22B1/20
Filed: 1909-02-15
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 3694. Montjustin, R. d'Equevilley-. April 30, 1908, [Convention date]. Submarine vessels. - In submarine boats fitted with soda steam boilers, the boilers and feedtanks are so arranged that the centre of gravity of the boiler plant does not shift longitudinally when the boilers are fed from the tanks. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement d i agrammatically. The feed-tank B is arranged centrally between the boilers A, and water is supplied from it to the boilers by a pump G. As shown in Fig. 3, the boiler and feed-tanks are combined in one shell, the tanks being shown at K. Instead of the two feedtanks, a single tank may be combined with the boiler. In this case, the tank is concentric with the shell H, either in the centre thereof or around its outer surface.
Patent GB-190916278-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Guard for Moulding Machine Cutters.
Inventor: GLASS WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: B27G21/00
Filed: 1909-07-13
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 16,278. Glass, W. H. July 13. Guards.-A guard for keeping a workman's hands away from the cutters of a wood-moulding machine is composed of a flexible strip p, Fig. 2, held by two clamps h which can be adjusted and fastened as desired on an horizontal bar c, by means of nuts j, as shown in Fig. 4, which is a section on the plane Y, Y; Fig. 2. The ends of the strip are held in the clamps by hand screws m, and the bar c is adjustable vertically upon a post a so that it may be raised clear when desired.