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Patent GB-190615929-A (GB)
Title: Improved Casement Stay.
Inventor: SIMPSON JOHN
Filed: 1906-07-14
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 15,929. Simpson, J. July 14. Stays. - A casement stay arm A is formed with a number of holes G round the pivot C which are adapted to be engaged by a pin H of the other stay arm B. The perforated semicircular plate F is formed with a stoppiece I to limit the movement of the stay arms. The arm B is prolonged into a finger-piece, . and the pivots on which it turns are allowed some play.
Patent GB-190618176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Form and Section of Metal Rods and Bars of All Sizes for Compressional and Tensional Work of All Descriptions.
Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM HERVEY
Filed: 1906-08-13
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 18,176. Brown, W. H. Aug. 13. Reinforced concrete ; stuts; tie-rods. - Rods for use in ferro-concrete and structural work, have a section obtained by describing segments of circles on the sides of a polygon or similar figure.
Patent GB-190624528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Envelopes.
Inventor: KELLER JOHN REYNOLD
Filed: 1906-11-02
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 24,528. Keller, J. R., and Totten, R. C. Nov. 2. Envelopes.-Fig. 1 shows a form of blank for doubleflap safety envelopes and the method of cutting a number of the same so as to avoid waste. The envelope is made by folding over and securing together the side flaps 8, and then folding up and securing the lower flap 4. When the contents are inserted, the flap made-up of the two portions 13 of the side flaps is inserted in the envelope so as to enclose the contents, Fig. 5, the flap being sometimes gummed to the inner face of the envelope. The closing-flap 6 is then secured in the usual way. Figs. 15 and 19 show modified forms particularly adapted for use unsealed. The inner flap is turned in, as above, but the point of the closing-flap, or the tongue 22 of the modified form of closing-flap shown in Fig. 15, is inserted behind the bottom flap, the central portion of the latter being left unattached to the side flaps for this purpose.
Patent GB-190625761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Accumulator Cells.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
Filed: 1906-11-14
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 25,761. Leitner, H. Nov. 14. Secondary batteries.-To indicate the level and specific gravity of the electrolyte, the cell is formed of glass, celluloid, cr other transparent or translucent material, and has permanently fitted within it a tube b of glass &c. ; perforations c in the tube effect communication with the electrolyte in the cell, so that the tube becomes filled to the same level as the cell ; beads or indicators d show the specific gravity. Specification No. 3814, A.D. 1905, is referred to.
Patent GB-190626727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Handle-bars of Bicycles, Tricycles and the like
Filed: 1906-11-24
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 26,727. Rudge-Whitworth, Ltd., and Pugh, J. V. Nov. 24. Handle-bars.-In view of the fact that the riders of bicycles, tricycles, &c. often take hold of the handle-bars rather than the handles, a tube of celluloid or other suitable material is passed over each bar to, or near the central lug. The tube, warmed in hot water, is pushed upon the bent bar from one end, and when in position is allowed to cool.
Patent GB-190700206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Synchronous Operation of Combined Cinematograph and Phonographs.
Inventor: GAUMONT LEON
Filed: 1907-01-03
Granted: 1908-01-03
Abstract: 206. Gaumont, L. Jan. 3. Kinematographs.-Relates to means comprising a differential gear arranged in the manner described in Specification No. 2157, A.D. 1906, for driving a kinematograph and a phonograph synchronously. The spur-wheel D<1> connected to one member a of the differential-gear is driven by a pinion mounted on an adjustable support h which allows the ratio of the gears to be readily changed in order to admit of the employment of kinematograph bands and phonograph disks of different sizes. The pinion is driven by the kinematograph through a flexible connexion. The other member B of the diffential gear is driven by a motor M which is connected to a distributor on the phonograph so as to run synchronously with it. The field magnets of the motor M are carried by a tube j supported between plates F, F<1>. When the kinematograph is driven by an electric motor z, the pointer f carries a bar t serving to vary the resistance in the circuit of the motor. The bar moves over two insulated plates r, r<1> electrically connected to a resistance S" in the circuit of the motor. When the bar contacts with both the plates, part of the resistance is shortcircuited and the speed of the motor is retarded. The brushes j<1> of the distributor are mounted on a disk which is rotated through tooth gearing by the spindle of the phonograph. The insulated strips c' connected to the motor M are thus placed successively in communication with the feed-rings b<1>, b<2> when the phonograph is operated.
Patent GB-190701721-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Holding Door Mats, Carpets and the like in Position.
Inventor: WILLIAMS THOMAS DAINS
Filed: 1907-01-23
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 1721. Williams, T. D. Jan. 23. Fastenings, clamp. Means for retaining door mats, carpets, &c. in position comprise a cylindrical portion B secured to the wall &c. by brackets A, and a rod C passing g through the cylinder B under the control of a spring G, and provided with a foot E for pressing on the mat &c. A handle D pivoted to the rod C is provided for, lifting the rod to disengage the mat, and serves, when turned down into the position shown, to retain the rod in the lifted position. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the rod C is screw-threaded, and is adapted to be moved up and down by a nut 0. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 15,502, A.D. 1901.]
Patent GB-190704405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Displaying Devices for Boots, Shoes and the like Foot Coverings.
Inventor: GLOVER ALFRED
Filed: 1907-02-22
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 4405. Glover, A. Feb. 22. Fastenings, clip. Relates to stands for displaying boots and shoes, particularly to that kind in which a clipping-device is supported on a stand or support by a ball-and-socket or other universal. joint. Pieces A, A, having jaws a, a', are slidably secured to a base-plate B by suitable means such as downwardly bent enlarged parts a<#> working in slots B<1>, B<2>, and by means of bent extensions b<1> on the plate B and if desired similar parts a<2> on the pieces A, A<1>. The plate B may be supported on any form of stand, and in the form shown is carried by the ball C of a ball-and-socket joint having a split socket held together by a screw F which passes through a preferably plain hole in the loose part D<1> into a screwed hole in the part D. The parts A, A' may be urged together by suitable means such as a spring on the neck of the ball C having arms g, g<1>, or one or two spiral springs. The parts A, A', may be connected by a bar H, which is pivoted to the plate B or to a plate J upon it, and has two projecting ends h, h<1>, working in holes a<3>, a<4> or pivoted to the pieces A, A<1>. The ends g, g<1> of the spring or the free ends of the spiral springs, if such are used, may be joined to the ends h, h<1>, but a spring pull on one end only is sufficient when the rod H is employed. For locking the clip parts in position, an outer or inner edge of the plate B may have teeth b<2> adapted to be engaged by a lever catch K controlled by a spring k. A finger-plate k<2> may be provided for releasing the catch. Instead of the spring k, any suitable spring may be employed.
Patent GB-190705541-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Hypodermic Syringes.
Inventor: COSSOR FRANK
Filed: 1907-03-07
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 5541. Cossor, F. March 7. Syringes.-In order to prevent accidental withdrawal of the plunger, a hypodermic syringe is fitted with a strip C of spring metal, bent at the ends into clips E, D. The clip D engages and slides along the barrel A, while the clip E engages a constriction of, and moves with the plunger B. The barrel flange a is provided with a recess a<1>, in which the strip C slides and is guided. Backward movement of the plunger is stopped when the clip D reaches the flange a.
Patent GB-190711955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Epicyclic Driving Mechanism.
Inventor: DOUGLAS WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-05-23
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 11,955. Douglas, W. H. May 23. Variable-speed gearing.-Relates to means for locking together the parts of an epicyclic variablespeed gear for effecting a solid drive, and comprises a spring pawl adapted to engage the teeth of a sun element. The gear is applicable to motorvehicles. The pawl o, which is pivoted upon the planet-pinion carrier b, is thrust by a spring to engage the teeth of the sun-wheel d. The pawl o is controlled by a crank p, which is rotated through the agency of a cam q adapted to be struck by tappets r.
Patent GB-190714626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Steam and like Engines.
Inventor: STEEL ALBERT EDGAR
Filed: 1907-06-25
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 14,626. Steel, A. E. June 25. Air pumps, steam-engine and like ; feed - pumps; steam pumps. - A rotary v a l v e for single-acting single or multiple-cylinder engines on motor road vehicles, air-pumps, feedpumps, and circulating- pumps, is provided with a recessed spring ring F and is placed at the end of the cylinder K, and is driven at the same speed as the crank-shaft by chain gearing. Auxiliary spring rings M are provided on either side of the ring F. The cylinder port J is connected to the inlet and outlet passages by a recess L in the ring F as the valve rotates. The valve is arranged on the shaft which carries the maincylinder valve.
Patent GB-190715087-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Utilization of Spent Nitric Acid used by Engravers and the Recovery of Copper therefrom.
Filed: 1907-07-01
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 15,087. Calico Printers' Association, and Warr, W. July 1. Lead nitrate; lead chromate.-In a process for utilizing spent nitric acid which has been used for etching on copper surfaces, the spent acid is diluted with boiling water. lead or lead oxide then being added, and the mixture vigorously stirred. When the action is finished, the temperature is raised to the boiling point, the mixture is allowed to settle, and the liquor is run off and allowed to crystallize. The crystals are dissolved in a boiling solution of lead nitrate, obtained from a previous operation, from which all the copper has been removed by metallic lead. The liquor is then again allowed to crystallize, and the mother liquor treated with lead to remove copper, thus rendering it available for treating another set of crystals. The mother liquor from the treatment of the spent acid is diluted and treated with lead to remove the copper. The clear liquor is run off and may be (1) treated by adding nitric acid and boiling down to obtain lead nitrate crystals, or (2) converted into a pigment of lead chromate. Or the spent nitric acid may be diluted, the copper removed by lead, and the liquor treated to obtain lead nitrate or chromate. The deposited copper is washed with boiling water, and again with water containing a little of the spent acid and then again in boiling water on a sieve or in a sieve drum. The copper is then covered with successive quantities of spent acid and allowed to stand until free from lead, and is then washed, dried, and cast into ingots.
Patent GB-190716066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Flushing Cisters.
Filed: 1907-07-12
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 16,066. Cottrell, W., and Farringdon Works &. H. Pontifex & Sons. July 12. Water-waste preventers, siphon discharge. To ensure silent action, the top of the cylinder d, in which the starting-piston e works, is fitted with an air valve m. When the cistern is nearly empty, the valve is opened by the float n and the action ceases.
Patent GB-190716580-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Arylthioglycollic-ortho-carboxylic Acid, its Esters and Substitution Products.
Inventor: RUDOLF LESSER
Filed: 1907-07-19
Abstract: 16,580. Lesser, R. July 19, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Arylthioglycollic-o-carboxylic acids of the general formula are obtained by acting with halogen-acetic acid on the corresponding xanthogenates of the formula where X is an aromatic nucleus or a substituted aromatic nucleus, either in aqueous alkaline solution or by direct fusion. The xanthogenates are obtained as usual by the action of the corresponding diazo compound on potassium xanthogenate in aqueous solution. For the halogen acid may be substituted its rsters. In an example, anthranilic acid is diazotized as usual and mixed with potassium xanthogenate until evolution of nitrogen ceases. Phenylthioglycollic-o-carboxylic acid is obtained with intermediate formation of benzoic acid o-xanthogen ethyl ester, a compound of no definite melting-point. Homologues and substitution products of anthranilic acid may be substituted for anthranilic acid with like results. In another example, benzoic acid o-xanthogen ester is heated with chloracetic acid to 160-180‹ C. On subsequent boiling with excess of water, phenylthioglycollic-o-carboxylic acid is obtained.
Patent GB-190723110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gear or Chain Cases for use on Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: GROSE JOSEPH GEORGE
Filed: 1907-10-19
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 23,110. Grose, J. G. Oct. 19. Motor road vehicles.-In means for securing and supporting the chain cases of motor-vehicles, the attachment is both sliding and elastic. Supporting- frames E of U or other shape are provided upon the sprocket axles, and have screwed studs G upon which are mounted spring plates H bearing against the case B. The case is slotted longitudinally and plates J lie over the slots to take the bearing of springs K, the whole being secured by nuts L. The spring plates H and the plates J may be provided with rollers. The whole arrangement may be fitted at both ends of the case or at one end only, the other being held rigid. Or one end may have the sliding attachment only or the spring attachment only.
Patent GB-190724857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Moulding of Artificial Stone and like Moulding Operations.
Inventor: STEAD JOHN CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1907-11-09
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 24,857. Stead, J. C. Nov. 9. Moulding artificial-stone blocks &c.-The materials are evenly spread in the mould and consolidated so as to prevent the separation of the ingredients. Within the mould A is mounted a shaft B carrying a disk C, below which is mounted a compressing-roller D composed of a number of short rollers. Material is fed into a trough E mounted upon the disk C, and when the shaft B is rotated the material is directed through apertures in the disk by means of adjustable scrapers f carried by a yoke F, which is prevented from rotating by means of brake-blocks &c. engaging with the walls of the mould A. The material passing through the disk C is evenly distributed by means of spreaders, and is consolidated by means of the roller D. The shaft B is mounted so as to be capable of rising in the mould as filling proceeds. When making square blocks, the parts of the apparatus are mounted so as to be capable of reciprocation within the mould.
Patent GB-190725148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Ignition in Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ASHTON ELSON
Filed: 1907-11-13
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 25,148. Ashton, E., and Ashton, G. H. Nov. 13. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The body a of the ignition device carries two spindles b, c. The spindle b is fixed in and insulated by sleeves b<2>, b<3>, and is provided with a piece b<1> projecting at right-angles. The spindle c is made to slide in the body a, so that the end c<1> can touch the projection b<1>. The sliding motion is given by the magneto trigger j, actuated by the pin k. The trigger carries an adjustable screw f which presses on the plunger e contained in the hollow end of the spindle c. The return motion of the spindle is effected by the spring g and the force of the explosion. The buffer spring d may be fitted in the trigger j as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190725342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cycle Brakes.
Inventor: WALKER ROBERT
Filed: 1907-11-15
Granted: 1908-01-02
Abstract: 25,342. Walker, R., and Lutz, E. Nov. 15. Brakes.-On a clip b attached to the downtube of a cycle is pivoted a swinging arm c, connected by a member d to suitable operating means and by a telescopic rod h to the yoke of the rear-wheel brake. The spiral releasing-spring k is connected to the swinging arm and to an extension b<2> of the clip.
Patent GB-190800744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thermostatic Apparatus for Controlling the Temperature of the Circulating Water of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BEYER CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1908-01-13
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 744. Beyer, C. E. Jan. 13. Gas and like engines, cooling cylinders of. A tank containing cooling-water for an internal-combustion engine has a thermostat for controlling the temperature of the water, consisting of two expansion rods 7, 8 supported by a saddle 6 on a rod 4, the expansion rods opening a valve 14 by means of a lever 10. One expansion rod 7 bears against a fixed stop 9, and the other 8 engages the shorter arm of the lever 10, so that the expansions of the two rods are combined. A supporting-rod 4 projects downwards from a box placed just above the water level, and has at its lower end a stirrup 5 to which the saddle 6 is pivoted. The valve 14, which is closed by a spring 16, may be adjusted by a screw 12, and allows hot water to escape through an overflow pipe 15 ; the valve admitting cold water through an opening 17 may be controlled by a ball cock, or by the thermostat. More than one pair of expansion rods may be used in series, so that the expansions are all combined. The rods may be placed horizontally in the hot water at the top of the tank.
Patent GB-190802880-A (GB)
Title: System of Counterbalanced Pneumatic Suspension for Automobile and other Vehicles.
Inventor: GENDEBIEN HENRI
Filed: 1908-02-08
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 2880. Gendeblen, H. Feb. 27, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to pneumatic suspension for automobile and other vehicles, of the kind in which intercommunicating air-cushions are used. The frame is connected to the axles by toggles, the free ends of which are connected to pistons in cylinders containing compressed air. Fig. 1 shows an elevation and Fig. 2 a plan of the arrangement in diagrammatic form. Compressed air is supplied through a valve s, Fig. 1, as desired, the pressure, as measured by a gauge t, being regulated to suit the load. The toggles are connected to the frame and axles respectively at the points b, p, and the free ends c, d of the toggles are fastened to the ends of rods fixed to pistons e,f. Compartments g, h contain the compressed air and communicate with each other by pipes i. There is also a transverse cylinder l containing a piston m, which is in communication with the central chambers h by pipesj, k. When the front wheels pass over an obstacle, the system transmits the shock to the whole of the frame, thus keeping the frame parallel to the ground. In turning to the right or left, the effect of the centrifugal force is to raise the outer side in consequence of the difference of pressure between the two sides caused by the action of the cylinder l.
Patent GB-190803987-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Plate for Cinematographic Projections and Process of and Apparatus for the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: MULLER JEAN LEON
Filed: 1908-02-21
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 3987. Muller, J. L., and Rousset, J. March 14,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Kinematographs.-To obtain a series of small kinematograph pictures on a slow sensitized plate of tine grain, a film is first produced in the ordinary way and the pictures on it then photographed on the plate step-by-step at any suitable rate. The means for obtaining such a movement of the plate a that the pictures are produced on it in horizontal rows consists of a wheel f driving another wheel g, which carries on its surface cams h engaging pins i to move the frame sideways step-by-step. The cams are oppositely disposed on the halves of the wheel so that the plate is moved first' in one direction and then in the other. A projection l on the wheel g coming into contact at oneend of its travel with one of two rollers m, n carried by the frame c displaces the frame from slots s, in which it is supported by pins r, so that it drops down into the next slots.
Patent GB-190806264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Navigable Vessels.
Inventor: THORNYCROFT JOHN ISAAC
Filed: 1908-03-20
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 6264. Thornycroft, Sir. J. I. March 20. Hulls.-In vessels in which the bottom of the hull is divided longitudinally into cavities adapted to contain air for the purpose of reducing skin friction, each cavity b is sealed at the bow end by a strip f of flexible material to prevent the escape of air. The longitudinal air cavities are arranged to diverge from a point intermediate of the length of the vessel to the stern, so that air escaping at the stern is deflected away from the propeller race, this arrangement enabling the bottom of the hull at the stern to be tunnelled to accommodate the screw and to permit the line of the propeller shaft to be raised.
Patent GB-190807405-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and connected with Walking Sticks, Umbrellas, and Parasols and the like.
Inventor: CHALLIS WALTER HENRY
Filed: 1908-04-03
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 7405. Challis, W. H. April 3. Handles are made of a split metal ring, the ends of which are provided with knobs similar to the fastening of a lady's bag, and are attached to the stick by a swivel joint. The ring A<3> is passed through the swivel pin D, which passes through a solid C' in the head of the stick. A metal dome B<1> covers the head of the swivel pin.
Patent GB-190810678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatically Operated Mucical Instruments.
Filed: 1908-05-16
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 10,678. Fr÷msdorf, R., and H upfeld Akt.-Ges., L. May 16. Automatic instruments.-The tracker bar of a pneumatically-operated instrument with two sets of passages to operate with differently spaced tunesheets can be moved transversely or longitudinally to bring either set of passages into connexion with a set of channels in the base. Fig. 2 shows a section of the tracker bar with one set of perforations connected through the pipes c<1> to the channels f. Fig. 3 is an elevation of the tracker bar which is moved transversely over the base e to the position shown in dotted lines by a line attached to the arm i of one link h<1> of the parallel motion h, h<1>. This movement brings the pipes d' into connexion with the channels f. In a modification, the different sets of perforations are brought into connexion with the channels at the base by moving the tracker bar longitudinally.
Patent GB-190814304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Safety Release Hooks for Horses and like Draught Animals.
Inventor: BARNICK FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1908-07-06
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 14,304. Barnick, F. July 6, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Hooks.-A safety release book for draught or collar chains, traces, &c. for horses &c., comprises an S-shaped pivoted jaw 2 the tip of which engages a recess 5 in a fixed jaw 6. A spring 7 tends to open the jaws. The rear end of an arm 3 connected to the jaw 2 is formed with a slot 8 to receive a crossbolt 9, which moves in slots 10 in the cover-plates 1 and is pushed forwards by a bolt 11 and spring 13. When the hook is closed, a projection 14 at the end of the arm 3 engages a notch in the neck 12 of the bolt 11 to prevent accidental release. There is sufficient play at the end of the jaw 2 to enable the projection 14 to be moved out of engagement when the hook is to be opened