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Patent GB-190705971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: STONE ALVIN MARTIN
Filed: 1907-03-12
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 5971. Stone, A. M. March 12. Typewriters.- Relates to paper-guiding devices for facilitating condensed-record work. Figs. 1 and 2 show the usual paper-feeding equipment of a Monarch machine, comprising feed-rollers 14, 20 and an apron 24 releasable by means of a rock-shaft 25, and pivoted paper fingers 36 adjustable on a rod 46. The paper fingers 36 are used as terminal fingers for the record sheet a, and supplementary fingers 49 adjustable on a shaft-53 are provided for the work sheet b. The fingers 49 are carried by arms 51 formed with bearing-portions 52 provided with keyhole slots to receive a spline 54 on the shaft 53. A sleeve 55 is splined on the shaft; 53 between the portions 52, and is connected to one portion 52 by a coiled spring 58, and to the other portion 52 by a ratchet 56. The shaft 53 is mounted at one end in a bracket 60 attached to the platen frame by a thumb-screw 61, and at the other end in a bracket 62 detachably secured to a hanger arm 63 splined on the rod 46. A coiled spring 66 connects the parts 53, 63 and tends to turn the shaft 53 in opposition to the springs 58, which are adjusted by the ratchets 56, so that the spline 54 normally occupies a central position in the keyhole slots, as shown in Fig. 2. The fingers 49 are released independently or by the rock-shaft 25, which is provided with an adjustable arm for engaging an adjustable finger-piece 69 on the shaft 53. Means is provided for holding down the fingerpiece 30 of the rock-shaft 25, and comprises a spring detent 33 secured by the headed screw 48 of the rod 46. The fingers 36 are provided with an additional spring 42. The scale 35 is cut away at the central portion 35<a> for the free passage of the work sheet.
Patent GB-190709107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible and Folding Tents.
Inventor: CHAMPMAN FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-04-19
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 9107. Chapman, F. April 19. Tents.-Relates to a folding portable tent formed of cancas connected to a skeleton frame. The ribs E of the frame are in two parts hinged together by means of the special stop hinge B shown in Fig. 3. The upper ends of the ribs are turned down and are secured by nuts F in holes in a central apex-ring formed in two parts hinged together so as to be capable of opening into line as shown in Fig. 4. Two of the holes H in the ring and the corresponding ends of the ribs are square so that the parts of the ring may be opened into line by bringing together the two middle ribs. The frame is shown folded in Fig. 2, the lower parts of the ribs being folded over the upper parts. The guy ropes are secured to curved parts G on the hinges B so that all strain is taken by the frame and not by the canvas cover.
Patent GB-190712128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cranes for use in Building Hay or other Stacks or for like purposes.
Inventor: OGLE WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-05-25
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 12,128. Ogle, W. May 25. Cranes for elevating bay &c. have swinging jibs suspended so that the bending strain on the mast is reduced. Fig. 1 shows a crane having a post D supported by suitable guy ropes. The jib A is supported by ropes or chains E passing from either end to a common rope F, which is used to adjust the height of the jib. The jib is provided near one end with a ring C which slides on the mast. The load-carrying rope K passes from the load over the pulleys J, J<1> on the jib to power mechanism at the foot of the post. When a load is being raised, part of the bending strain on the post is counterbalanced by the pressure of the rope K on the pulley J<1>.
Patent GB-190712407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Ships Telegraphic and Analogous Apparatus.
Inventor: GRANT ALLAN JOHN
Filed: 1907-05-29
Granted: 1908-05-29
Abstract: 12,407. Grant, A. J., [Haggarty, G. A.]. May 29. Telegraphs, mechanical.-In a ship's telegraph in which the signals are transmitted by rotating a shaft through a certain number of turns in one direction or the :other, a shaft b, Fig. 1, driven by a shaft a can be disconnected from it at will by means of a clutch comprising a sleeve c, which engages the shaft a by an internal thread d and the shaft b by a longitudinal feather. For this purpose, an actuating-sleeve j is moved into the position shown in Fig. 1. The instrument connected to the shaft b may thus be put out of action ; but when the sleeve j is moved to the right, the two shafts automatically engage at the'moment when the instruments connected to them show the same indication. Two levers fare pivoted on the sleeve c at g and carry pivoted locking-pins n, which play through holes in the sleeve. When the clutch is in the disconnecting position, as shown, the levers f are held out against the spring m by toggle-links h pivoted on the actuating-sleeve j when the sleeve j is moved to the right, the springs m cause the pins to press against the shaft a, and as soon as the two shafts are brought to their correct relative position by turning the shaft a, they are locked by the pins n dropping into recesses p in the shaft a. To show when the shafts are in a locking position, or in which direction they differ from it, the end of the sleeve c carries a pointer and the shaft a is marked with a circumferential line and with arrow heads. The togglelinks h have projections which bear on the sleeve j to limit their motion, and one of them has a rounded catch which engages a spring bolt u so as to lock the sleeve j automatically when it is moved into the disconnecting position. According to the Provisional Specification, there may be a second catch to hold the sleeve in its other extreme position.
Patent GB-190714785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vulcanizing Appliances.
Inventor: DAVIS RALPH
Filed: 1907-06-27
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 14,785. Davis, R. June 27. India-rubber, vulcanizing. - Vulcanizers, particularly those used for the covers and tubes of tyres, are constructed with a suspended doublewalled heating - chamber A, provided with a suspended or hinged cover a<2>, Fig. 2, and c<2>, Fig. 4. The article to be vulcanized is placed upon the cover, which is then raised into position. The chamber is heated by a Bunsen burner in the cover, and a regulator b<3> is provided.
Patent GB-190716539-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Tilting Casks
Inventor: HUMPHERSON HARRRY
Filed: 1907-07-19
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 16,539. Humpherson, H. July 19. Tilters.-In order to tilt a cask, a hook C, Fig. I, formed at one end of the iron strengthening-strip B, is engaged with the chine of the cask. The handle H is pressed downwards, thus tilting the cask, and a rod D is moved until its point touches the wall, when the end E, Fig. II, is engaged with a studded plate F. The removable handle H fits into a socket G.
Patent GB-190717469-A (GB)
Title: A Pneumatic Attachment for the Heels of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: CHECKLEY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1907-07-30
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 17,469. Checkley, W. J., [Darnell, J.]. July 30. Heels ; heel protectors.-A hollow rubber pad c is revolubly fitted beneath the top lift b of a heel, and is held in place by a central screw c'. Bearing- plates e, d arranged to lie flat against each other are secured as at e<2>, d<2>to the pad and top lift respectively. The pad may be heel-shaped, in which case it is secured by more than one screw, each screw being provided with a bearing-plate such as d.
Patent GB-190717675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Lakes.
Inventor: ULRICHS ERNST
Filed: 1907-08-02
Granted: 1908-09-02
Abstract: 17,675. Ulrichs, E. Oct. 12, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Samples furnished under Section 2 of Patents &c. Act, 1907. Dyes, artificial.-Lakes of azo dyes containing sulphonic groups in one or both components are prepared by direct precipitation of the insoluble metal salts of the dyes without the intermediate production of the alkali salts. According to examples, lakes are obtained from the following pairs of components : sulphanilic acid and #-naphthol, 2 : 8-naphthylamine sulphonic acid and #-naphthol, o-toluidine and 1 : 5-naphthol sulphonic acid, 1 : 3 : 4-m-xylidine and 2 : 3 : 6-naphthol disulphonic acid, 2 : 3 : 6-naphthylamine disulphonic acid and 2 : 3 : 6-naphthol disulphonic acid. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1907 comprises also the following subjectmatter. The combination may be effected in presence of oleic, palmitic, or stearic acid, turkeyred oil, glue, albumen, tragacanth, glycerine, &c. This subject-matter does not occur in the Complete Specification as accepted. Specification No. 23,034, A.D. 1905, is referred to.
Patent GB-190719190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in High Tension Ignition Plugs for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: FOX ROBERT
Filed: 1907-08-26
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 19,190. Fox, R., Fawcett, W., and Fawcett, W. Aug. 26. Gas and like e n g i n e s, igniting in. The insulator B of a sparking-plug carries the central conductor A, preferably of nickel, of which the lower end a is of spade formation and the upper end is screwed and secured in place by nuts b, b<1> and a washer b<2>, the washer being preferably cemented to the insulator. The lower end of the body C is recessed and has a flange c<3>, between which and the end a of the conductor sparking takes place. The flange may be perforated at c<4>. The chamber which surrounds the end a prevents the formation of a soot bridge between the conductors. The insulator B is secured in the casing C by a gland D at the top and a packing-ring b<5> at the bottom.
Patent GB-190719875-A (GB)
Title: An Electric Hot Water Radiator for Heating Buildings or the like.
Inventor: NOBBS CORNELIUS GEORGE
Filed: 1907-09-05
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 19,875. Nobbs, C. G., and Nobbs, C. G. Sept. 5. Heating buildings ; heating by electricity; heating water.-In an electrically-heated water radiator for buildings &c., one or more annular cylindrical heating-elements a, a' insulated from the water are arranged in the lower horizontal limb b of the radiator. Each element may consist of an outer tube c and an inner tube d open at one end. Passages c' connect the interior of the tube d with the lower part of the limb b. The heating-resistance is wound on the tube d. An evaporating- basin f, open to the atmosphere, is connected directly with the water circulation of the radiator.
Patent GB-190726073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Securing Railway Carriage Doors.
Inventor: BROOKING WALTER
Filed: 1907-11-25
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 26,073. Brooking, W. Nov. 25. Fastenings, railwaycarriage door.-The ordinary pivoted bolt G of the door fastening is locked while the train is in motion by means of a catch e<2> on the lever E, which is turned into engaging position by means of an electro-magnet A, the armature a of which is connected to the lever and is actuated by a dynamo driven from the carriage axle. When the train stops, the catch e' is released, and the bolt can be withdrawn. The withdrawal of the bolt allows the lever E to turn into the position shown in Fig. 3 with the armature out of the control of the magnets, the weight of the armature keeping the parts in this position. When the bolt is turned into the socket, it acts on the lower arm of the lever E, and thereby raises the armature into the sphere of influence of the magnets, so that the bolt is locked directly the train reaches the pre-arranged speed. A rack and pinion may form the means of connexion between the lever E and armature rod D, instead of the connecting-link e.
Patent GB-190727325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carpet Sweepers.
Inventor: MASON FRANCIS CONDA
Filed: 1907-12-10
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 27,325. Mason, F. C. Dec. 10. Ball bearings. - The brush shaft of a carpetsweeper is fitted with dust-proof ball bearings. Shouldered pins 3 are fixed to the flexible end guards 2 of the carpetsweeper and project loosely into cones 12, which are retained by flanged caps 10 in the bearing-cups 11 fixed in the ends of the brush shaft 9. The pulley 4 on the shaft 9 has an annular recess 6 to receive the rim of a cup-shaped dustshield 5, secured to the guard 2 by the pin 3. Owing to the flexibility of the guards 2, the bearings are self-adjusting, and they also take end thrust.
Patent GB-190803163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Lamps.
Inventor: JOUVENEL LOUIS
Filed: 1908-02-12
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 3163. Jouvenel, L. Feb. 12. Acetylene lamps. - Gas generated in excess of that consumed by the main burner H is consumed in an auxiliary burner, as and when generated or collected, independently of the pressure in the generator.. The surplus escapes from the generator through a strainer A, a water - retaining chamber D, and a gauze-partitioned chamber X to a subsidiary burner G, where it is consumed. The usual india-rubber tube B is employed as a safetyescape device for the surplus gas in case the burner G should become chocked.
Patent GB-190808084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pasteurizing Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-04-11
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 8084. Boult, A. J, [Goldman & Co., E.]. April 11. Lift valves; actuating valves and cocks. - In apparatus for pasteurizing bottled beer &c. the steam valve A of the jet-pump heater, shown in Fig. 2, is automatically operated by air pressure acting on the spring-supported diaphragm 110, the air pressure being supplied by an auxiliary valve 123, Fig. 4, controlled. from a thermostatic tube 127, Fig. 3, containing alcohol &c., which by expansion under a diaphragm 115, Fig. 4, in a casing 111, actuates the valve 123, through a lever 117. The steam valve A is provided with a bypass, as shown in Fig. 2, so that some steam always passes. Adjustment of the thermostat is effected by means of a pointer 119, Fig. 4, screwing into the lever 117.
Patent GB-190811407-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Damper for Adhesive Stamps, Labels, Envelopes & the like.
Inventor: HILTON CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-05-26
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 11,407. Hilton, C. F. May 26. Damping. envelopes.-In a damping-device of the bird-fountain type, the moisture is distributed by a pad b of wood, glazed or porous pottery, glass, metal, or the like, having vertical perforations through which the water rises. The pad b rests on strips of metal in a tray c, which is connected by an aperture e to the water reservoir a. The envelope flap to be damped is drawn over the surface of the pad b. The device is secured to a plate f by a hinge g and a sliding bolt h. To fill the reservoir, the bolt h is released, the device turned into a vertical position, the pad b removed, and water poured in through the aperture e.
Patent GB-190816817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Evaporating Boilers for use in the Crystallisation of Liquids.
Inventor: FALLER OSCAR
Filed: 1908-08-10
Granted: 1909-08-10
Abstract: 16,817. Faller, O. Aug. 10. Evaporators.-An evaporator for liquids that deposit crystals comprises on opposite sides two heaters A, consisting of short slightly-sloping jacketed tubes, with a wide crystallizing space C between them in which the liquid descends slowly, the space being prolonged by means of downwardly extending walls H.
Patent GB-190822401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Igniting Apparatus for use in connection with Gas, Oil, or the like Lighting.
Inventor: BERNARDY EDWARD
Filed: 1908-10-22
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 22,401. BÚrnardy, E. Oct. 22. Lighting gas and oil lamps; torches. -An igniting -device, such as is described in Specification No. 3683, A.D. 1899, comprising means for ejecting a puff of inflammable vapour over a pilot flame on to the burner to be lighted, is provided with a guarded flash passage G3, Fig. 2, for use among inflammable surroundings. By squeezing a bulb B<1>, air is forced through a tube A<1> into a chamber A containing benzol, and a puff of vapour is ejected through tubes C, H. The lower end of the tube H is secured by a union H<1> and the upper end is sprung into an aperture of the casing G. The pilot flame F is maintained by oil in a chamber D.
Patent GB-190823905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Lids or Covers of Receptacles.
Inventor: HEADLY LAWRANCE COMPTON
Filed: 1908-11-07
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 23,905. Headly, L. C. Nov. 7. Lids.-The lid of a milk can or other receptacle has horizontal joint faces 4, 7 and a tapered portion 10, which fit corresponding faces 11, 12, 6 formed on the neck 1 secured to the body 2. The lid may be secured in place by a pin 17 on the neck 1 engaging a hole in the rim 10, and by a pin &c. passed through a hole 21 in a lug 20 fitting between a pair of lugs 19 on the neck 1. Beads 5, 16 prevent the joint faces from being injured by blows.
Patent GB-190827273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Feed Devices for Phonographs.
Inventor: OLIVER HENRY THOMAS
Filed: 1908-12-15
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 27,273. Oliver, H. T. Sept. 15, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Phonographs.-A phonograph is provided with a hollow feed-screw containing a shaft, and with an epicyclic gear to rotate the shafts together or separately at different speeds in order to reproduce records having 40 or 80 threads per cm. The shaft 52, within a hollow feed - screw 60, carries the mandrel 54 at one end and the pulley 53 at the other, and is mounted upon a pin 58 which enters a recess 56 in its end, a ball 57 forming part of the bearing. A cup 62, integral with a sleeve 64 and a gear-wheel 66, slides upon the shaft 52, and engages pins 63 fixed to the hollow feed-screw 60 and has pins 67 adapted to engage slots 68 in the pulley 53. Two gear-wheels 76, 75 mounted on a shaft 74 in the pulley engage a fixed gear-wheel 72 on a rod 59 secured to the base. In the position shown in Fig. 1, the gear-wheels 66, 76 are not in engagement, but the pins 67 are in the slots 68, locking the pulley 53 and shaft 52 to the hollow feed-screw 60, so that the machine is adapted to play records having 40 threads per cm. Fig. 2 shows the gear-wheels 66, 76 in engagement and the pins 67 withdrawn, causing the epicyclic gear to work and rotate the hollow feed-screw at a slower rate, suitable for records having 80 threads per cm. A thin sleeve 82 on a block 80 fixed to the shaft 52 enters a groove 79 in the hollow feedscrew 60 and prevents longitudinal motion of the latter. The sleeve 64 is held in its two positions by a spring-pressed knob entering in turn two grooves 84 in the shaft 52.
Patent GB-190827718-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Producing a Gas under Pressure for Motive Power Purposes.
Inventor: VARICAS CECIL JOHN
Filed: 1908-12-21
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 27,718. Varicas, C. J. Dec. 21. Combustion - product engines. -Liquid air and liquid. or gaseous combustible are supplied under pressure to a chamber where they are ignited by a suitable primer to generate a gaseous fluid for motive power. The liquid air and fuel pass from their respective tanks L, Lx through pipes O, Ox to the corresponding nozzles F, F<x>, from which each fluid issues in the form of a jet or spray and enters the chamber I. Any form of ignition device may be used, but the form of primer adapted to ignite liquid fuel in compressed-air plant, such as described in Specification No. 15,997, A.D. 1906, is particularly appropriate. The chamber I is provided with an outlet Q. The liquid air or fuel may be fed to the chamber I by an injector operated by the combustion products, or both the liquid air and fuel may be fed to the chamber by a single injector.
Patent GB-190901133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Roller Skating Rinks.
Inventor: WHITING JAMES RICHARD
IPC: E01C13/00
Filed: 1909-01-16
Granted: 1910-01-17
Abstract: 1133. Whiting, J. R. Jan. 16. Skating-rinks.-In a skating-rink of the undulating type, a flat central floor is formed round the edge with a switchback track built of fixed or portable sections and wholly or partly above the normal level; other portable undulations and means for ski skating are also provided. Fig. 1 shows a part plan of a rink. The undulations may be adjustable and graduated, and the portable sections 2 may be interchangeable to form variable combinations. Breaks may be formed in the ascending or descending slopes, and the ends of the floor may be tilted as in cycle tracks. Steps 27, 28 and guards or railings 11, 25, 29 are also provided. For ski-ing, a section, Fig. 12, placed on the floor 1, is formed with its surface 33 ending in an abrupt edge 34 so as to project the skaters into the air. A safety-device on which they may alight comprises a canvas sheet 39, Fig.15. suspended by springs 40 from an inclined frame 37; or, according to the Provisional Specification, a tank containing water or granulated cork may be provided.
Patent GB-190901669-A (GB)
Title: Novel Means for Automatically Supplying Castor Oil Lubricant to the Rubbers of Condenser Carding Engines.
Inventor: BARON JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: D01G15/62
Filed: 1909-01-23
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 1669. Baron, J. W., and Kelsh, H. H. Jan. 23. Sliver - rubbing apparatus. - In applying castor-oil to the interior surfaces of condenser rubbers by means of perforated tubes, the lubricant is fed to the tubes a by a sight-feed or other suitable lubricator capable of forcing the lubricant in small quantities to the tubes. The lubricator described consists of an oscillating cylinder c with a piston f operated by means of a crank - disk h driven intermittently by a ratchet-wheel and a pawl from known mechanism of the condenser card.
Patent GB-190904666-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Moulding Retorts, Pipes and the like.
Filed: 1909-02-25
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 4666. Beddoe, B., Gregor, J. B., and Lysaght, Ltd., J. Feb. 25. Moulding pipes &c. - Retorts, pipes, &c. are formed in an horizontal mould comprising a fixed portion a, and a movable portion b operated by sciews c and clamped in position by hinged bolts e and cam-levers h. Pressure is applied by means of a ram working through the end j, which is formed in halves secured to the members a, b, and is provided with passages for the escape of surplus clay. The end of the mould is closed by a lever l clamped in position by screws m. Finished pipes &c. are withdrawn from the mould by means of a hook q mounted upon a rod r, which is moved longitudinally, at first by a hand-wheel t and a screwed portion s, and then by hand.
Patent GB-190911920-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Controlling Gear for Winding Engines.
Inventor: GARDNER JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B66B5/00
Filed: 1909-05-20
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 11,920. Gardner, J. W. May 20. Overwinding, preventing; regulating and control-transmitting gear.-An automatic controlling-gear for winding-engines is arranged (1) to prevent starting in the wrong direction, (2) to shut off steam and to apply the brake when the speed is excessive or in event cf accident to the engineman, and (3) to bring the engine to rest gradually under heavy lowering loads. The apparatus comprises a pair of rotating vertical screws L mounted between side supports I and each carrying two travelling nuts N, N' with stepped teeth 0, O<1>. Adjacent to the path of the teeth O, O<1> is arranged a catch P adjustable horizontally by a governor J and connected by a link 2 to a lever 1. An arm I of this lever is adapted to release a weighted rod C linked to the throttle-operating rod H, and a second arm of the lever 1 is coupled by a pin-and-slot connexion to a lever W operating a steam brake bar V. In the event of excessive speed on nearing the end of the wind, the teeth O engage the path P and operate the throttle and brake. If the engine is started in the wrong direction, the catch P is raised by the lower tooth O<1> of the nut N', so as to cut off steam, and the brake is applied by a lug 6 on the rear face of the nut engaging a trip lever and thereby releasing a weighted bar 9 coupled to the brake bar V. To prevent racing of the engine during any part of the wind, the governor J is connected by a link Q, lever R, and rod S to the lever 1. The brake bar V may also be actuated directly from the rod S.