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Patent GB-190708837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drawing Pins
Inventor: LEHMANN FRITZ
Filed: 1907-04-16
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 8837. Lehmann, F. April 16. Pins, drawing.-A drawing-pin for fixing posters or notices on a wooden board and for other purposes comprises a plate a provided with a stamped point c and with a slit b dividing off a strip f, which is provided with points d. The point c is intended to be driven into the board, and the points d to penetrate the paper, the corner of which may be passed through the slit b and wound over the strip f.
Patent GB-190709156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Drying Tea, Grain, or other Vegetable, Animal, or Mineral Substances.
Inventor: DAVIDSON SAMUEL CLELAND
Filed: 1907-04-19
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 9156. Davidson, S. C. April 19. Drying tea, grain, &c.-In apparatus for drying tea, grain, &c., such as that described in Specification No. 15,325, A.D. 1906, hot air is introduced under pressure into a space a<1> at the bottom of the apparatus and escapes through an opening at the top. The air is introduced at the end of the drying-chamber by an opening c<2> of the full width of the chamber, and passes under a deflector a<2> so arranged that the air passes along the floor of the chamber and produces a practically uniform pressure all over the lowest of the drying-bands b. The air is drawn by the fan c through a heater, preferably of the type described in Specification No. 16,345, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Furnaces &c.], and passes to the drying-chamber by a passage c<1> provided with a thermometer d and a pressure gauge e.
Patent GB-190717930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Tyres of Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: CAIRNS JOHN
Filed: 1907-08-07
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 17,930. Cairns, J. Aug. 7. Tyres, elastic other than pneunzatic.-In tyres having rubber or like studs secured to the rim of the wheel, the studs e, which are circular and formed with recesses e<2>, are fitted in circular metal holders c provided with inturned flanges d to engage in annular grooves in the studs, and are secured by bolts or screws f to a flat metal band b lying between the flanges of the wheel rim, the ends of the band being joined by bolts k, as shown in Fig. 4. In a form suitable for heavy vehicles, the studs are held by the flanges of undercut recesses made in the iron tyre of the wheel, which is secured to the felloes by screws f, and a layer h of canvas is placed in the bottom of each recess.
Patent GB-190719741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Places.
Inventor: ALLAN JAMES HAMMOND
Filed: 1907-09-04
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 19,741. Allan, J. H. Sept. 4. Grates air supply.-The base of a fire-place consists of a cast-iron stool with a central ash-pit, into which hot air is admitted from chambers at its sides and rear. The base is shown in Fig. 7, and its detachable front is shown separately in Fig. 6. It has two air-supply chambers a<1>, a<2> at its sides and rear, connected by apertures a<1> with the central ash-pit a<4>. The base is placed on the hearth, the back and side fire-bricks are placed on the ledges a<7>, and the fire-brick c', Fig. 4, forming the front of the fuel-holder, is placed on the plate a<8>, and is retained by the ledges a<9>. The fire-place is completed by the addition of the bottom grate b and the detachable front a<2>, in which, if desired, two rearwardly-extending passages d<5>, d<6> may be fitted to conduct the air entering by the valved passages d' into the conduits a<1>, a<2>. The air enters the ash-pit through a graduated or uniform series of holes a<10>. The front of the ash-pan f normally closes the aperture d<3> in the central part of the front d<2>. Inclines a<5>, Fig. 7, at the sides of the grate direct the ashes &c. to the ash-pan.
Patent GB-190720402-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or in connection with the Feeding of Screens by Shoots.
Inventor: DALTON ELI
Filed: 1907-09-27
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 20,402. Dalton, E., and Hargreaves, R. Sept. 27. Feeding-devices for rotating sieves. Four or more shoots e are attached by flanges or angle-irons at their wider ends to the openings d in the drum b, which is attached to the smaller end of the conical screen a and round which the elevator buckets c pass. The shoots are inclined towards the screen a and to the radial planes passing through the centres of the openings d, so as to pass clear of the screen shaft f.
Patent GB-190722125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Fluid Pressure Brake Apparatus for Railway and like Vehicles
Filed: 1907-10-07
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 22,125. Westinghouse Brake Co., [Westinghouse Air Brake Co.]. Oct. 7. Brake.s.-In a combined automatic emergency and straight-air brake, the maximum air pressure for service application by the straight-air system is less than that in the reservoir, which is directly connected to the brake cylinder by an automatic valve in emergency applications. The air reservoir 4, Fig. 2, in running position is connected with a space above the rotary valve 16, and communicates with the train-pipe 8 through ports 21, 19. The straight-air pipe 11 is normally open to atmosphere through a cavity 17 and port 20, and is connected to the brake cylinder through a reducing-valve 12 of a known form, comprising a slide valve 23 moved by a piston 22 ; the pressures on the two sides of the piston are controlled by a diaphragm 26 which operates a valve 25. The pipe 11 communicates with the cylinder through a cavity 30 in a slide valve 29 and through a port 32. In a service application, the reservoir pipe 6 is connected to the pipe 11 through a cavity in the valve 16. A check valve 14 allows the air in the brake cylinder to escape to atmosphere when the valve 7 is placed in running position. In an emergency application, the cavity 17 connects the train-pipe 8 to atmosphere, and the reduction of pressure on the outer face of the piston 28 causes the valve 29 to be moved by the reservoir pressure, thereby cutting off the pipe 11 from the brake cylinder and connecting the latter to the auxiliary reservoir 4. The brakes are released by placing the valve 7 in running position, when air from the reservoir passes through the port 21 and pipe 8 and equalizes the pressures on the piston 28. The spring 33 returns the valve to normal position. In another arrangement, the reservoir pipe 6, Fig. 5, is connected to the train-pipe 8 through a pipe 38, ports 41, 19, and a cavity 40, and the reducing-valve 12 is placed between the reservoir and the valve 7. A service reservoir 37 may be placed in the pipe 6 and connected to the straight-air pipe 11 through ports 39, 18, Fig. 6, in the valve seat, and a port 42, Fig. 7, in the valve 16.
Patent GB-190722504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Ironing, Steaming, Blocking and Polishing Machines
Inventor: PARAMOR JOHN
Filed: 1907-10-12
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 22,504. Paramor, J. Oct. 12. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Ironing-machines &c.-Relates to ironing and like machines of the type comprising a roller C<1> and a table H which is reciprocated by the drum D' and is mounted on guides J carried by the frame F pivoted at L and adjustable, for example by the worm mechanism M, K and a cam. The invention consists in transmitting the motion from the driving-shaft B<1> to the roller and the drum shaft by means of sprocket, belt, or other flexible gearing. In the construction shown, a single sprocket chain G serves to convey the rotation to the roller and drum.
Patent GB-190726994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Reciprocating Engines.
Inventor: FISHER HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1907-12-06
Granted: 1908-12-07
Abstract: 26,994. Fisber, H. J., Dec. 6. [Cognate Applications No. 2518, A.D. 1908, dated Feb. 4, and No. 11,534, A.D. 1908, dated May 27.] Link-work.-The piston of an internal - combustion or other engine is so connected to the crank that the piston remains stationary until the crank has advanced to an advantageous angle. In one arrangement, the gudgeon pin d, Fig. 2, is carried by a cross-head k sliding on rods e, which are secured to the piston and slide in guides e' on the cylinder. The pin d carries cams f, which act on levers p pivoted to the cross-head and acting on the piston. In a modification, shown in Fig. 6, the gudgeon pin d slides in guides e<2>. An eccentric g is mounted on the gudgeon pin, the strap being pivoted to the piston at h<1>. The eccentric may alternatively be mounted on the crank pin. Another device consists in the use of a bell-crank connecting-rod, as shown in Fig. 8, driving a crank-shaft which is displaced laterally. The bell-crank l is pivoted at l<1> to a cross head m, sliding in the piston, or in the cylinder, or on other guides. The short arm of the bell-crank is linked to the piston. A further modification consists in the use of a telescopic connecting-rod acted on by pins on the crank-pin or on the gudgeon pin. Fig. 11 shows a connecting- rod consisting of a part o<1> pivoted to the crank-pin, and a part o sliding on the part o<1> and acted on against the pressure of a spring by cams r on the crank-pin.
Patent GB-190728526-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Anti-vapour Gland, chiefly for use with Measuring and Recording Apparatus.
Inventor: LEA JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1907-12-28
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 28,526. Lea, J. E. Dec. 28. Liquid-meters.-A gland for preventing ingress of fumes or steam into the casing of a liquid-meter of the type described in Specification No. 3000, A.D. 1905, and in which friction is reduced to a minimum, comprises a plate c screwed to the casing, and a heavy loose plate d lying on this plate, the contacting surfaces being ground to true planes. The two plates have each an orifice, through which the float rod b passes, that in the lower plate c being wide enough to allow play of the rod, while that in the plate d embraces the rod closely. In case of lateral play of the rod b, the plate d slides over the base c. The plate c may have a flange c<2>, and be cupped as at c<3>, and the plate d may be counter-sunk, for the reception of oil.
Patent GB-190800306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Window Sashes and the like.
Inventor: BROWN HAMILTON
Filed: 1908-01-06
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 306. Brown, H., and Barton, R. Jan. 6. Windows. - The opening sides of hinged - sliding sashes &c. are connected to the weight cords by interlock ing plates A, F, attached to the cords and to the sashes respectively. A bell-crank lever B is pivoted on a vertical axis between two extensions A' of the plate A, so that when the sash is in the sliding position, the longer arm B<1> is in engagement with a recessed portion of the sash. When the sash is swivelled, the upper portion G of the plate F turns the bell-crank B until the arm B<1> is flat against the pulley stile, in a metal-lined recess D provided in the parting-bead, the cord plate being thus held in position.
Patent GB-190802478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Centrifugal Pumps.
Inventor: JAEGER CARL HERMANN
Filed: 1908-02-04
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 2478. Jaeger, C. H. Feb. 9, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Centrifugal pumps.-The part of the rotor carrying the blades is made separate from the hub so that the two walls A, B have equal facilities for expansion, thus avoiding lateral distortion. In the example shown, the wall A is clamped loosely on the hub by a nut which ensures rotation but permits radial expansion.
Patent GB-190805254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes.
Inventor: BURTON CHRISTOPHER DOVE
Filed: 1908-03-09
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 5254. Burton, C. D. March 9. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Opening boxes; air-tight b o x e s.- The lid of a vessel, such as boot-polish or tooth - powder box, has two or more projections A, which rest on the rim of the body. The lid is removed by pressing on a part such as X, intermediate between two projections, so that the lid turns upon the projections as pivots. Clearance is provided for the flange of the lid by narrowing the body or forming a groove in it. The rim of the body may be tapered inwards to assist in forming an airtight closure. In a modification, the projections take the form of a ridge. Projections may be formed on the rim of the body instead of on the lid.
Patent GB-190813793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Composite Glass Plates.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1908-06-29
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 13,793. Haddan, H. J., [Rotophot Ges. f³r Photographische Industrie]. June 29. Sensitized plates.-Composite plates of glass for photography &c. are produced by joining pieces of glass to each other and to a backing of glass, celluloid, or the like by means of threads, saturated with adhesive. The thread is pressed against the edges of a piece of glass and the backing, and another piece of glass, either similarly treated or without thread at the abutting edge, is placed on the backing sheet adjacent to the first piece and the abutting edges pressed tightly together.
Patent GB-190815638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: BEAN ORESTES UTAH
Filed: 1908-07-23
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 15,638. Bean, O. U. July 23. Smoke-consuming.-In a boiler furnace the combustion products pass from the fire-box through openings 9, formed by piers 7, extending from the top of the fire-bridge 5 to the refractory eover 8, into a secondary combustion chamber 13. A series of piers 10, which do not extend up to the refractory cover 8, is arranged directly behind the openings 9 to baffle the gases. A second bridge wall 11 is arranged behind the piers 10 and is provided with arched openings 12 in line with and below the level of the openings 9. Air is supplied to the gases, while they are flowing through the openings 9, by means of passages 19 communicating with a damper-controlled passage 14 in the bridge wall 5. Air also passes from the passage 14 through passages 18 to the piers 10, from which it is delivered through tuyeres 20. A third series of piers 21 may be arranged behind the openings 12. Inclined grate sections 4 are arranged at the sides of the grate and also at the rear if desired.
Patent GB-190817313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to Lock Bolts for Doors, Windows, and the like.
Inventor: BROOKER JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1908-08-18
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 17,313. Brooker, J. G., and Brooker, L. J. Aug. 18. Window, door, and gate fastenings.-A secret lock is operated by a cable, the winch for actuating the cable being concealed. The bolt a of the lock is provided with a pivoted lever i, to which the operating-cable g is attached. The bolt is shot by a spring f and is secured in the shot position by a gravity or spring pawl e, which engages behind a shoulder d of the bolt. When tension is applied to the cable g it first partly rotates the lever i in opposition to the spring k thereby disengaging the pawl e, and then further tension withdraws the bolt. The cable g is guided through a concealed tube m to a small winch concealed in the wall of the room from which the lock is to be operated. The winch is rotated by a key applied to the spindle o of the pinion p, which meshes with the wheels q secured to the barrel n. To secure the bolt in the withdrawn position, a pawl r engages a ratchet g secured to the spindle o, the pawl being released from the ratchet by means of a key. One bolt may be operated from two or more winches, or one winch may operate a number of bolts.
Patent GB-190818408-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Suspending and Varying the Position of Electric and other Lights, and for Lifting and Conveying Light Loads.
Inventor: THOMSON GEORGE
Filed: 1908-09-02
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 18,408. Thomson, G. Sept. 2. Gaseliers; chandeliers. -Comprises an adjustable lazy-tongs suspension device for electric and other lights and for similar light loads. A bracket 3 is pivotally attached to a tubular support 4, and is swung round the support by a rope 14 passing round a a pulley 5. The bracket 3 carries a pivoted sector 6 adapted to swing in a vertical plane and operated by a rope 15 passing through the tube 4. Fixed to the sector 6 is a double guide 7, on which slides a block 10 under the control of a third rope 16 passing round a pulley on the pivot 13 of the sector 3. The lamp or other load is suspended from an arm comprising a series of lazy-tongs links 8, the two inner crossed links being pivoted to the sliding block 10 so that, when this block is pulled inwards, the whole arm is collapsed. The electric wire or flexible gas-tubing 22 is led along each link and through the hollow pivots 9, so that no slack is created when the arm is in a collapsed position. The arm is extended by springs coiled round the hinge of the innermost pair of links. The contracting-rope 16 may be replaced by a crank and connecting-rod coupled to the block 10, and the quadrant 6 may be turned by a worm and toothed sector.
Patent GB-190820228-A (GB)
Title: An Instrument in Scoring or Opening the Skin of Pork and the like
Inventor: MATTHEWS HERBERT
Filed: 1908-09-26
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 20,228. Matthews, H. Sept. 26. Butchers' knives.-An instrument for scoring pork &c. consists of one or more knives 5 strung upon a pin 6 and separated by blocks 7 and detachably fixed in the box-shaped holder 1, the pin 6 passing through the knives, blocks, and curved slots 8 at the sides of the holder. The knives are curved to the same radius as the slots 8 and bed 2 of the holder, so that as they are adjusted longitudinally to regulate the depth of the cut they give a greater inclination the greater the depth of the cut. In a modification, the holder is open at the bottom and the pin 6 is made of angular cross-section and passes through corresponding holes in the knives and blocks. The knives may be single or double ended, and the blocks 7 may be of various widths ; also one side of the body may be provided with a detachable guide-wheel which bears against the side of the meat when making the first cut.
Patent GB-190821604-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mechanical Toy.
Inventor: DECAMPS ERNEST
Filed: 1908-10-12
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 21,604. Decamps, E. May 6, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Mechanical t o y s. - Relates to a mechanical toy in the form of a bear &c. which is constructed to fall about and turn somersaults. The front limbs 1, 2 are rotated continuously by a spring motor enclosed in the toy and so cause it to rise and fall and turn over. One of the remaining limbs 4, 5 is pliable and allows the figure to fall sideways when it rises.
Patent GB-190823645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hinges for School and other Folding Desks and Seats.
Inventor: BENNET GEORGE CLARK
Filed: 1908-11-05
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 23,645. Bennet, G. C. Nov. 5. Pivot adjustments.-Relates to hinges for school and other folding desks and seats. The hinge comprises three parts, an outer portion a integral with the standard b of the seat, an intermediate portion c integral with the seat bracket e, and an inner portion f connected to the part a. A wall a<1> cut away at a<3> and having an internal conical surface a<2> is formed on the part a and is engaged by a suitably-formed part on the portion c, which is provided with a stop moving in the gap a<3>. A square recess g in the fpart a is engaged by the squared end f of the part f which fits the central opening in the part c. The parts a,f are connected by a screwed bolt h which carries a nut h<3> fitting a recess f Fig. 6, in the part f. A rubber or other resilient cushion i is provided. According to the Provisional Specification, the hinge may be provided with a wooden guard-piece shaped to conform with the curve of the hinge bracket. The guard is made from a flat piece of wood with shallow channel on one side, the curving being effected by cutting longitudinal grooves of V or like cross-section in the channelled side and between the channels, and then forcing and glueing or otherwise securing the sides of the groove together.
Patent GB-190826858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Limbs
Inventor: BAWIN MAURICE HENRI MARIE
Filed: 1908-12-10
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 26,858. Bawin, M. H. M. Dec. 10. Limbs, artificial. -In an artificial leg, the stiffeners 1, 2, 3 of the jointed thigh, leg, and foot parts a, c, d are so connected that as the limb is flexed and extended by the action of walking they act as levers about a centre in the knee piece b and so cause it to move to and fro as in a natural limb. The stiffeners 1, 2 are pivoted together by the engagement of pins or studs 5, 4 with slots 6, 8 respectively. The footlever 3 is pivoted to the centre of an axle connecting the studs 4, or, by means of a forked end, to pivots on the studs 4. The footpiece d, provided or not with a bellows joint, is pivoted to the lever 2 at 9, and attached to the lever 3 at a suitable point 10. To render easy the first portion of the flexing and the end portion of the extending movements, the upper part of the slot 8 may be made in an arc described about the stud 5 when the limb is fully extended.
Patent GB-190901572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Yarn-winding Machines.
Inventor: CRAIG ROBERT
IPC: B65H71/00
Filed: 1909-01-22
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 1572. Craig, R. Jan. 22. [Cognate Application, 15,524/09.] Moistening-apparatus; tension, arrangements. -The formation of fly and fluff is prevented in yarn-winding machines by passing the yarns over a conditioning-roller a, which is moistened by a roller d, and thence through auxiliary guides i, which are raised uniformly with the ordinary reciprocating guides, after a particular point in each lift, by means of brackets secured to the guide-bar k. The roller d is driven by worm gearing and rotates the conditioning-roller by friction. A sheet-metal casing may be fitted over the conditioning-roller, and ordinary drag boards may be used in conjunction with the conditioning-roller.
Patent GB-190904007-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coupling for Mine Trucks.
Inventor: BOECKMANN JOSEPH
IPC: B61G1/02
Filed: 1909-02-18
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 4007. Bockmann, J. Feb. 18. Couplings, non - automatic. - Couplings for mine trucks consist of interlocliing hooks hung by links c from the draw-bars. The coupling- members g have a V-shaped loop formed integral with a downwardly-bent T-shaped head k In coupling and uncoupling, the head of one member passes through the wide part of the bow of the other member.
Patent GB-190904293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mortise, Rim and other Locks.
Inventor: BOX ARTHUR WILLIAMS
IPC: E05B59/00
Filed: 1909-02-22
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 4293. Box, A. W. Feb. 22. Latches, sliding.-The spring A of a palacemotion latch is located within a chamber in the latch casing, and bears at one end against a sliding bolt K acting on an arm L of the bell-crank F. The opposite end of the spring bears against a removable plate B on the end of the casing, thus allowing the spring to be readily removed without taking the casing off the door.
Patent GB-190908883-A (GB)
Title: Improved Portable Seat-guard for Water Closets.
Inventor: LEFEBVRE MARIE ELISABETH
IPC: A47K13/16
Filed: 1909-04-14
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 8883. Lefebvre, M. E. April 15, 1908, [Convention date]. Seat guards.- The edges of the central opening are slit as shown. The sheet of paper is folded along the dotted lines to fold up into small compass.
Patent GB-190916651-A (GB)
Title: Improved Substance for use as Food or for Medicinal Purposes.
Inventor: SURETIES CHARLES
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 1909-07-16
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 16,651. Sureties, C. July 16. Preparing flour from special materials.-The leaves of spent hops are dried and ground to flour.