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Patent GB-190715542-A (GB)
Title: Method of Producing a Caoutchouc-like, Elastic Substance.
Inventor: OHM JULIUS
Filed: 1907-07-05
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 15,542. Ohm, J. July 5. India-rubber substitutes.-To the substance prepared in the usual manner by the action of chromates on a mixture of gelatine and glue when iu the liquid state is added flaky graphite to prevent heating when used for the tyres of motorcars &c. Pieces of sea-sponge may be added. To prevent this rubber substitute from drying up, there may be added a solution of pure Para gum in nitrated linseed oil.
Patent GB-190715834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Induction Motors and in the Method of Starting, Connecting Up and Controlling the Speed of Combinations of such Motors Operated from a Single Phase Supply.
Inventor: COUR JENS LASSEN LA
Filed: 1907-07-10
Granted: 1908-07-10
Abstract: 15,834. La Cour, J. L. July 10. Motors, controlling. - In combination with a group of induction motors having different numbers of poles and arranged to run at different speeds in sets in concatenation or in parallel, or singly, as described in Specification No. 11,466, A.D. 1907, is arranged a phase-transformer adapted to transform single-phase into polyphase currents to operate the motors as described in Specification No. 24,582, A.D. 1906, and when a certain speed is attained to also act as a motor to supplement one or more of the driving-motors to which it is then coupled ; the invention is particularly applicable to railway work, but is also useful for driving rolling-mills &c. The system illustrated in the Figure comprises a six-pole phase-converter S' connected to the high - potential single - phase mains through a step-down transformer T, two induction motors S, E having six and eight poles respectively, and a third induction motor F adapted to be run either as an eight- or as a four-pole motor. By means of the two-way switches II ... VII, the three motors S, E, F can be connected up to give speeds corresponding to eighteen, fourteen, twelve, ten, eight, and six poles, the speed corresponding to eight poles being obtained by running the motor F as an eight-pole motor in parallel with the motor E. The six-pole phase-converter S' is connected up to the motor S to assist it when it is running alone at a speed corresponding to six poles. To ensure the phase-converter S' running in the same direction as the motor S when coupled thereto, the couplings are interlocked with the switches 0, I, which determine the direction of rotation of the phase-converter S<1> and of the motors S, E, F respectively. The switches and starter a, bare adapted to be operated from one master controller either electro-magnetically or electro-pnenmatically. A third independent starter may be provided for the motor E. By doing away with the switch VI, the two-speed motor F may be replaced by an ordinary four-pole motor. In this case, the power of the combination is considerably reduced at the eight-pole speed, and powerful work is only possible at the top speed. The phase-converter S<1> may be compensated as described in Specification No. 24,582, A.D. 1906.
Patent GB-190718978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Indicating or Preventing the Overheating of Bearings and the like.
Inventor: SHAW JAMES
Filed: 1907-08-23
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 18,978. Shaw, J. Aug. 23. Heating, indicating; lubricators.-A device for indicating or preventing the overheating of bearings &c. comprises a needle b, Fig. 1, held by fusible solder c in a tubular casing a, which is inserted in a hole in the bearing &c. A collar d on the needle is acted upon by a spring f, which raises the needle when released by fusing of the solder. The needle is mechanically or electrically connected with means for operating an alarm or for stopping the machine or engine. In place of the solder c, the needle may be held by a hollow fusible plug driven into the casing a, or by a fusible pin passed crossways through holes in the needle and casing. Fig. 7 shows the device mounted in an oil cup.
Patent GB-190719150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Handles for Racquets, Bats and the like.
Inventor: MUCKLE WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-08-26
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 19,150. Muckle, W. Aug. 26. Rackets ; bats.- A racket, bat, or the like e i s provided with gripping surfaces C of chrome leather attached to the usual strips A. One or more grooves C<1> may be formed in the gripping surface.
Patent GB-190719269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Application of Cooling Apparatus for Motor Vehicles.
Filed: 1907-08-27
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 19,269. Daimler Motoren-Ges. Dec. 5, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, crank, chambers of, and cooling cylinders and products in. The cooling-water of the explosion engine of a motorvehicle is circulated round the change-speed gear box and the crank casing. The water passes from the radiator a to the lower part c of the gear box, and is thence conveyed, by bent tubes to the intermediate and upper sections of the gear box. It is then passed round the crank chamber and through the circulating-pump to the motor cylinders and back to the radiator. Between the circulating-pump and the cylinder jackets, the water may be passed round the exhaust box.
Patent GB-190721645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Gates for Level Crossings or the like.
Inventor: TWEEDY ROBERT WILKINSON
Filed: 1907-09-30
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 21,645. Tweedy, R. W. Sept. 30. Gate stops and holders.-A gate for a level-crossing or the like is provided with a stop a and a locking-catch b, which are actuated by a lever c and a rod e in such a manner that, when the stop a has been partly raised as shown in Fig. 3, the gate can pass over the catch b, but when the stop a is fully raised as shown in Fig. 4, the catch b cannot be depressed. This is effected by means of a link f, pivoted at f to the lever c, but having a limited arc of movement, and acting on the catch b through a head f engaging a shoulder b<3>, Both the stop and the catch are lowered by pulling the rod e, the lever c acting on the catch b through its heel c<1>.
Patent GB-190724881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horns or Hooters.
Inventor: ARON EUGEN
Filed: 1907-11-09
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 24,881. Aron, E., [Jackson, G. S.]. Nov. 9. Fog and like horns.-The spiral tube b of a hooter or horn is enclosed in a casing e, e<1>, through which the mouth d and the connexion a are carried. The casing may be ornamented.
Patent GB-190727371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Hammer Drills.
Inventor: RAYNER GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1907-12-11
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 27,371. Rayner, G. H., and Walton, C. Dec. 11. Rock drills. - Relates to means for attaching drill steels in hammer drills. The drill steel c has a collar f and fits into the socket b. Bolts h secured to the cylinder end a carry a steadying- plate k, in which is a keyhole slot l. In the slidable plate d is a second keyhole slot c arranged in the opposite direction. Elongated slots g in the plate d allow the plate to have a transverse movement on the bolts h. In the position shown, the plate d keeps the drill steel in position. To remove the drill steel, the plate d is moved to the left; the collar f then passes through the larger portion of the keyhole slot e. The drill steel is now moved to the left, and passed through the slot l in the plate k. Springs i, o are provided to take up shock. The plate p serves to support the socket b and to add to the rigidity of the bolts h.
Patent GB-190727563-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Valve for Pumps and the like.
Inventor: BRENNER PAUL
Filed: 1907-12-13
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 27,563. Brenner, P., and Hoffmann, O. Dec. 13. Check valves for blowers, compressors, &c. are made in the form of a dished plate c of thin metal, india-rubber, &c., and are clamped at the centre to a fixed plate b, which supports the flat springy part of the valve in the closed position. A modification, in which an annular instead of a circular plate is used, is shown in Fig. 2. Further modifications are described in which combinations of these two types are employed. Fig. 4 shows two annular dished plates provided with supporting- plates b and seating against one another. Various devices, such as cutting out portions of the plates or corrugating them, are employed to increase the springiness of the central portion.
Patent GB-190800259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wooden Soles
Inventor: DAVIDSON JOHN EDWIN
Filed: 1908-01-04
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 259. Davidson, J. E., and Page, W. F. Jan. 4. Soles; socks; slippers.-Relates to that kind of sole, inner sole, or sock for boots, shoes, slippers, &c., in which superimposed layers of wood are cemented together under pressure by a waterproof adhesive substance, the grains of successive layers being arranged crossways, and consists in subjecting the layers and waterproof substance to very high pressure, and holding the layers under this high pressure sufficiently long to ensure permanency of the compressed fibre and unification of the layers. In the construction of such soles, three layers, Fig. 2, are preferably used, the grain of the outer layers running crossways of the sole, whilst the grain of the intermediate layer runs lengthways. In Fig. 4, the invention is shown as applied to a tap C interposed between an outer sole D and welt E.
Patent GB-190802809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Razor Stropping Devices.
Inventor: GAYLOR LEONARD BUDD
Filed: 1908-02-07
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 2809. Gaylor, L. B. Oct. 4, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Sharpening.-In a stropping-device for safetyrazor blades, the tube C, Fig. 1, has two or more loops D passing through holes E made in the blade, which is held in the tube by a pin F passing through the tube and loops D and having a flat side where it passes over the blade G. In blades of the "Gillette" razor, the usual holes are used for this purpose. The tube C is fixed in the frame J at one end by a pin and washer, and at the other end by means of a nut H, which is provided on the tube C and has two recesses, one of which engages a pin projecting from the frame J. The recesses are at 180 degrees apart, and the sides of the frame may be sprung so that the nut H may be disengaged from the pin, whereupon, by turning the nut and tube through 180 degrees, the other side of the blade is presented to the strop, the other recess then engaging the pin on the frame. The rod K carrying the handle L turns freely in the frame J, and for steadying and guiding the blade along the strop, a cage consisting of plates B and rods A riveted to the plates may be mounted on the tube C. The cage is free to revolve on the tube, and the rods A prevent the loops D from roughening the strop when they are turned towards the leather. Any motion .of the frame J, Fig. 5, to the right firstrocks the tube C and so brings the left-hand edge of the blade in contact with the strop before any forward motion is given to the cage A, B.
Patent GB-190803873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Foot-stools for use by Players of Pianofortes and like Instruments.
Inventor: OSTROVSKY HARRY
Filed: 1908-08-20
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 3873. Ostrovsky, H. Aug. 20. Stools.-A footstool provided with means for actuating piano pedals comprises a base a carrying pillars c on which a platform d is adjustably supported by catches f engaging holes g in the pillars. Supplementary pedals h<1> are secured to one end of levers h pivoted to brackets i on the platform and connected bv adjustable links j to one end of levers j<1> pivoted to the base, the other end of the levers being arranged to operate the piano pedals.
Patent GB-190808200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Valve-gear for Internal Combustion Engines Steam Engines Air-compressors and the like.
Inventor: HENNIG RUDOLF
Filed: 1908-04-13
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 8200. Hennig, R. July 31, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-In a reversing valve-gear, the valve-actuating shafts are carried by levers pivoted on driving-shafts so as to be capable of adjustment for reversing, and carry gear-wheels which roll on other gear-wheels mounted on the driving-shafts, so that the valve-actuating shafts are turned relatively to the driving-shafts, as well as moved bodily, on reversal of the engine. Separate valve-actuating shafts w<1>, w<2> are provided for admission and exhaust valves, and are driven from the crank-shaft through gear-wheels x<1>, y<1> and x<2>, y<2> respectively. Cranks or eccentrics on the shafts w<1>, w<2> drive pairs of roller-levers s<1>, t<1> and s<2>, t<2> by means of connecting-rods l<1>, l<2>. For reversal, the shafts w<1>, w<2> are adjusted by means of reversing-rods a<1>, a<2> and levers b<1>, d<1> and b<2>, d<2>. The gear-wheels y<1>, y<2> roll on the gear-wheels x<1>, x<2> so that the shafts w<1>, w<2> are moved bodily and also turned with regard to the shafts c<1>, c<2>. The lengths of the connecting-rods l<1>, l<1> are such that, for the "running idle" position, the admission valve remains closed, while the exhaust valve opens regularly.
Patent GB-190809651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Fixation of Dyestuffs on Fibre
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-05-04
Granted: 1909-05-04
Abstract: 9651. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. May 4. Dyeing.-In the production of chrome lakes on textile fabrics, either the fabric is printed with a neutral or ammoniacal mixture containing dye-stuff, ammonium chromate, an organic reducing-agent such as glycerine, glucose, &c., and a thickening- agent &c., or the fabric is padded with a neutral or ammoniacal solution containing dye-stuff, ammonium chromate, and an organic reducing-agent, and the chrome lake is fixed by steaming. Mixtures of other chromates or bichromates with ammonium chloride, sulphate, &c., with or without ammonia, may be substituted for ammonium chromate. Instead of dye-stuffs, leuco compounds, or compounds yielding colouring-matters on oxidation, may be used, and these may replace the reducing- agent. According to an example, fabric is printed with a mixture of p-phenylenediamine, ammonium chromate, and is then steamed or aged, yielding a brown shade. Turkey-red oil or soaps may be added to the printing-paste ; for example, fabric is printed with a mixture of alizarine yellow G G, gum or starch thickening, ammonium chromate, glycerine, and ammonium ricinolate, and is then steamed &c. By the addition of chalk to the printing-paste, discharge resists can be obtained with aniline black ; for example, fabric is printed with chrome blue, Victoria blue B, gum thickening, chalk, ammonium chromate, glycerine, and ammonium ricinolate, and is then steamed, padded with aniline black, and aged or steamed &c. ; a black ground with blue effects is then obtained. In another example, a fabric dyed with indigo is printed with a mixture of rhodamine or eosine, starch thickening, ammonium ricinolate, ammonium chromate, glycerine, sodium bichromate, and ammonia, dried, steamed, passed through a bath containing sulphuric and oxalic acids, washed and soaped ; a blue ground with red discharges is obtained. In a further example, fabric is padded through a mixture of eriochrome cyanine R, tragacanth thickening, glycerine, ammonium ricinoleate, ammonium chromate, and water, is dried, and is then printed with a discharge of sodium citrate (with or without hydrosulphite or chlorate) and gum thickening, and then dried, steamed, &c. ; a blue ground with white effects is thus obtained.
Patent GB-190812223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems for Signalling on Railways and Controlling the Speed of Trains and like Vehicles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-06-05
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 12,223. Boult, A. J., [Union Switch and Signal Co.]. June 5. Switches, electro-magnetic. A relay for use in a railway signalling system is polarized in order to prevent interference by leakage of power current. The relay consists of fixed coils 20, a neutral armature 27 linked to a contact member 29, and a second armature with a polarizing coil 21 also controlling the movement of the member 29. When the armature 27 is pulled up, the member 29 closes the circuit of the coil 21 at the contact 25. If the polarized armature is correctly energized, its movement causes an additional movement of the member 29 to complete the signal circuit at the contact 30. If energized incorrectly, the magnet 21 swings in the opposite direction and prevents closure of the contact 30.
Patent GB-190813280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Devices for Suspending Clothing.
Inventor: BAKER PERCY PAUL
Filed: 1908-12-22
Granted: 1910-01-24
Abstract: 13,280. Baker, P. P., and Hornstein, M. Dec. 22. Suspenders for articles of dress. - Garment hangers which .have sliding extensions ih order that they may close into small compass and fit any size of garment, have the suspending hook attached to the body of the suspender so as to be capable of rotation and also of being folded down when not in use. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the wire or sheet-metal arms a, b slide through loops d formed in the side members of a wire centre-piece having a bridge piece e, in which the book f is fastened. In the form shown in Fig. 4, which shows the underside of a suspender having a sheetmetal centre-piece c, the arms slide through holes g in the centre-piece and through guides d, which may be stamped out of the material of the centrepiece. In order that the inner ends of the arms a, b may not meet, the guides of one arm are set closer together than those of the other. The hook f has a loop at its lower end, which is engaged by a loop of wire or sheet-metal, which is passed through a round hole in the centre-piece, its ends being bent outwards to prevent its withdrawal.
Patent GB-190816316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Direct Acting Pumping Machinery.
Inventor: HUTCHINGS JOHN
Filed: 1908-08-01
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 16,316. Hutchings, J. Aug. 1. Pump valves ; mine pumps; well pumps.- Relates to direct-acting pumps actuated by air, steam, water, or other fluid for forcing and raising water, petroleum, or llke non-corrosive liquids. The double-acting pistons d, h of the engine and pump cylinders c, g respectively, have a common piston-rod e, which carries tappets 6, 28 to actuate the gear for operating the oscillating distributing-valves of the two cylinders. The valve spindle n carries a lever i jointed at its end 7 to a cylinder 8 sliding in a cylinder 10 and enclosing a spring 9. The cylinder 10 is pivoted to the end of a rocking lever k which is pivoted at 14 to the casing. In operation, as the piston-rod descends, the lever i compresses the spring 9 until the straight line position of the links i, 9,10 is passed, when the spring 9 reacts and the gear assumes the dotted position shown in Fig. 5, thereby reversing the valves. Fig. 9 shows the arrangement of passages for the motive fluid which enters at a and is distributed by the valve p to the passages b, o leading to the ends of the cylinder c. Fig. 10 shows the pipe system for the pump cylinder g, the valve q being in the position for the down stroke of the piston. The valve q is formed with a part circumferential intake port, and a delivery port comprising two U-shaped openings connected by an axial passage. Fluid enters at the main intake 20 and passes to the port 15 leading to the top of the cylinder g, the forced fluid passing out at 16 through the passage 18 and the valve to the outlet 19. The valve-gear is enclosed in a casing supplied with lubricant which is led to the piston faces by small ducts formed in the piston-rod. The intake end of the pipe 20 may be fitted with a bulbous or other strainer. The pump is stated to be applicable for working deep bore-holes such as are used for reaching petroleum &c., for clearing mines, shafts, &c., the hulls of vessels, building basements, or other places difficult of access.
Patent GB-190817537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Tea or like Kettles.
Inventor: DIXON CECIL LEOPOLD
Filed: 1908-08-21
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 17,537. Dixon, C. L. Aug. 21. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Water-heaters.-A stand A for a kettle has a bracket D and carries an atmospheric burner B, which passes through a tube C extending through the kettle. The kettle may be removed without removing the burner.
Patent GB-190817813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in machines for Breaking up and Repairing Roads
Inventor: DOUGLAS NEIL STEVENSON
Filed: 1908-08-25
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 17,813. Douglas, N. S. Aug. 25. Roads and ways, making and repairing.-In a machine for breaking-up roads, the road-wheels are mounted on eccentrics on the axle, which also carries spiked rollers ; the axle can be rotated to bring the rollers into or out of contact with the road. The rollers D are mounted loosely on the axle A, to which are keyed eccentrics E on which the wheels H run loosely. A worm-wheel F, keyed on the axle A, is operated by worm G from a hand-wheel M, so that either the wheels H or the rollers D may be raised clear of the road. The eccentrics E may be loose on the axle A, and they may be operated by a lever &c. The rollers may be mounted on the eccentrics and the wheels directly on the axle. An iron comb K fixed to the frame R may be used to remove stones and dirt from between the spikes on the rollers D. Weights W carried by a cross-bar T counterbalance the frame R carrying the draught attachments.
Patent GB-190820014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Gas.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1908-09-23
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 20,014. Lake, W. E., [International Gas Development Co.]. Sept. 23. Gas manufacture, processes for.-A mixture of coal-gas and water-gas is produced by passing water-gas through powdered coal falling freely through a distilling-chamber. The mixed gases may be enriched by adding oil or oil-gas. The apparatus described comprises a vertical retort A opening at its lower end into an horizontal retort B. Steam, preferably superheated, is passed into the horizontal retort and powdered coal is allowed to fall from the hopper E<1> through the vertical retort. The steam in contact with the hot coke forms water gas, and the powdered coal gives up its richer gases in the vertical retort and its poorer gases after it has fallen on the coke bed. Preferably only from 5 to 20 per cent of the carbon is removed from the coke.
Patent GB-190820990-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Thermometer, more particularly adapted for use in Malt Kilns.
Inventor: REEVES WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-11-02
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 20,990. Reeves, W. Nov. 2. Thermometers.- In means for taking the temperature of malt-kilns &c. consisting of thermometers c supported in a frame a having a trumpet - shaped base e, this base is made of spirallywound wire.
Patent GB-190821362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: PALMER LEONARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-10-09
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 21,362. Palmer, L. W. Oct. 9. Acetylene. - I n an acetylene generator of the type in which two generators feed one gas-holder, a rod is pivoted to the gas bell having its ends adapted to open the water valves of the two generators on the descent of the bell, and to give priority of action to either generator. In the form shown, a rod h pivoted to the bell b has at each end a flat portion adapted on the descent of the bell to engage the valverod f of one of two generators mounted in the water tank a. Priority of action is given to either generator by adjusting the position of the rod h by a water-sealed rod j<1> pivoted to the rod hand actuated by an external lever j. Non-return valves are provided on the gas-outlet pipes g from the generators. Pipes l, provided with taps l<1> and opening above the carbide level, are used to indicate flooding of either generator, and consequent exhaustion of the carbide therein.