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Patent GB-190702417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Switches, for use with Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: CHAMBERS JOSEPH HOWARD
Filed: 1907-01-31
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 2417. Chambers, J. H., and Bennett, P. F. B. Jan. 31. Switches. - In electric ignition apparatus of i n t ernal-combustion engines arranged to be supplied from two sources, i.e. with accumulator and coil and magneto current, a switch is provided which enables either source to be used separately, o r both together. The construction of this switch is described in Specification No. 2417A, A.D. 1907, and consists essentially of a rotating-arm adapted to make contact between pairs of terminal studs and with one U-shaped dummy terminal. The invention consists in the arrangement of the terminals and of the connexions to the several pieces of the ignition apparatus. Fig. 3 shows a diagram of these connexions, the terminals of the switch being represented by a, b, c, d. The contact-roller f rotates about a pivot k, being always connected thereto ; the pivot k is connected to the contact a by a metal strip e. The terminal a is connected to the common wire l of both systems of ignition, and to this wire are connected one low-tension magneto lead, the magneto - circuit 'contact - breaker q, and the accumulator - circuit contact - breaker p. The magneto m may have its armature short-circuited by a lead r connected to the terminal b. The magneto secondary s is connected to its sparking- plug. The primary o of the induction coil, the secondary t of which is connected to another sparking-plug, is connected between the contactbreaker p and the battery n, the other terminal of which is connected to the contact c. The action is as follows : the switch is in the 'off' position when the roller f is between a and b, the low-tension winding of the magneto armature is then shortcircuited and no sparking occurs at the plug, while the accumulator circuit is open. The switch is in the "accumulator" position when the roller is between b and c; the accumulator circuit is then closed while the magneto armature is still short-circuited. For the "double position, the roller is placed between c and d; the accumulator circuit is then closed simultaneously with the opening of the short circuit on the magneto armature, so that both plugs are free to spark. For the " magneto " position, the roller f rests on the contact d; the accumulator circuit is then broken; and the magneto is free to produce a spark.
Patent GB-190702908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Boxes, Portmateaux and the like Receptacles and of other Portable Articles.
Inventor: ROUSSEAU PIERRE LOUIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-02-05
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 2908. Rousseau, P. L. J., and Haucourt, G. Feb. 6, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Trunks; portmanteaux; hat - boxes.-Trunks, portmanteaux, money-bags, boxes for hats &c., and other portable articles are made of vulcanized fibre or other hard pasteboard sewn over one or both sides of an aluminium osier, rush, or other light skeleton or framework. The seams may be covered with strips of parchment, leather, &c.
Patent GB-190705963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mathematical Drawing Instruments.
Inventor: MANDER JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-03-12
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 5963. Mander, J. W. March 12. Compasses, drawing; dividers.-The . needle d, Fig. 1, is kept in place by a hook or clip e on the screw bolt f, Fig. 2. This bolt carries a screw nut g which is prevented from coming off by the head of the bolt being tapped or hammered over at h. Specification No. 12,853, A.D. 1902, is referred to.
Patent GB-190710878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coupling Apparatus for Railway Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: CULVERHOUSE CHARLES MARK ANTON
Filed: 1907-05-09
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 10,878. Culverhouse, C. M. A., and Culverhouse, F. V. May 9. Couplings, automatic.-Relates to couplings of the type in which a link upon each vehicle engages with a pivoted pin on the opposing vehicle, and comprises improvements u p o n the couplings described in Specifications No. 26,348, A.D. 1903, and No. 15,132, A.D. 1906, such couplings being adapted for use on vehicles with ordinary buffers and combined or independent draw and buffing springs. A pin or tumbler E is pivoted to the upper jaw of a draw-head D, and is formed with an elongated pivot hole so that it may be raised and pushed outwards for uncoupling by a bolt F operated by an arm f<3> mounted upon a cross-shaft f<5>, the arm f being formed with a slot f<2> to allow for the movement of the draw-bar. A coupling-link G passes through slots in the headstock and is pivoted at its inner end to a block H arranged to slide upon the draw-bar. The block is kept in its outermost position by a spring i<7> fixed at i<8> and connected at its opposite end to a transverse lever i<4> which is connected by a cord I, passing over a roller i<1>, to the block. The block may be drawn inwards for tightening purposes by a screw J, Fig. 7, operated by a cross-shaft and bevelgearing j<3>, mounted in a bracket j<5> fixed to the vehicle, and engaging a nut bearing against an upright h<4> on the block H. A modified arrangement for retaining the block H in its outermost position is shown in Fig. 7, in which the cord I passes over rollers mounted on spindles i<10>, i<11> connected respectively to the vehicle and to a weight i<15>, the latter being hung from the vehicle by the pivoted links i<14>.
Patent GB-190711904-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Manipulating the Type Covers of Motor Road and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BAINBRIDGE GEORGE ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-05-22
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 11,904. Bainbridge, G. A. May 22. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to tools for removing or replacing tyre covers. One device comprises a rim-gripping part A, Fig. 1, which also forms a guide for the platform B carried by a screwed rod C. A support D for the part is adapted to bear against a spoke when the device is in operation. The platform B is raised or lowered by means of a handle E which rotates the screw through bevelwheels F, H. In order to raise the cover above the level of the part A, the device shown in Fig. 3 is used ; it consists of a curved support B<2> mounted on a base K with projections L for engagement with apertures in the platform B. Fig. 4 shows a tool for removing the cover, composed of two hinged parts N, O; the part N goes under and grips the rim, while the part 0 carries a block P through which screws a threaded rod Q carrying the table R for forcing off the tyre.
Patent GB-190717462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vessels for use in Raising Submerged Objects.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1907-07-30
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 1 7 , 4 6 2. Boult, A. J., [Parodi, L.]. - July 30. Sunken ships and objects, raising.-A vessel for raising submerged objects has one or more vertical wells communicating with the water, over which a travelling crane is erected. The well b is closed either by ordinary doors or by the floating door a, which conforms in shape to that of the hull. To remove the door a, it is connected by a rope w with the hook u of the travelling crane e and also by a rope or chain z with a subsidiary crane f. The door is then filled with water through Kingston valves, and brought to the side of the vessel by slacking off the rope w and hauling on the chain z. When the door is in its place at the bottom of the well, it is secured by screw-tightening devices attached to cross-bars s at the mouth of the hatchway. The submerged object is bound with ropes and attached to the crane c and raised. If too large to enter the well, the object may be carried near the shore while attached to the hook.
Patent GB-190721639-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for use in the Manufacture of Igniting Strips and Caps.
Inventor: WICKE FERDINAND ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-09-30
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 21,639. Wicke, F. A. Sept. 30. Miners' lamps.- In the manufacture of igniting-strips for pocket igniters and miners' lamps, the igniting-material is fed from a reservoir a by means of a roller b formed with a series of grooves or recesses d, which co-operate with a similar series of pins or ribs on the marking-roller e. The roller b is mounted in pedestal bearings c. The strip to be marked is first stretched on a frame and then led vertically past the roller e, which marks the strips with dots or dashes. The marking- edges of the ribs may be flat, hollowed, rounded-off, or indented.
Patent GB-190727511-A (GB)
Title: Stays or Stiffeners for Corsets
Inventor: MENZIES ELLEN KEILLOR
Filed: 1907-12-13
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 27,511. Menzies, E. K. Dec. 13. Corsets; stays or stiffeners. - Relates to stays or stiffeners for corsets. Two or more covered lengths of steel 1 are joined together by a central rivet 2, the pieces lying one over the other. In use, the steels are opened out as shown in Fig. 1, so that the steel 5 is horizontal and the others are inclined. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the steels 1 are placed slightly apart,.and when in use are vertical or nearly so ; they can be folded when not in use.
Patent GB-190800742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mops.
Inventor: BOARD SAMUEL GEORGE
Filed: 1908-01-13
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 742. Board, S. G Jan. 13. Mops; mop wringers and the like.-Relates to mops of the kind provided with a head clutched to a spindle for rotation in one direction by nut-andscrew mechanism, for wringing or drying in a bucket. The mop head A is carried by a spindle B connected by a one-way clutch b, d to a screwed sleeve D, which is engaged by a nut F carried by a tube E on the mop handle ; or the spindle is fast to the screw, and the mop head is connected to the spindle by a ratchet clutch. The parts are secured in normal position by a staple g<1>, a spring catch G, or both. The mop head is secured between plates formed with projections which grip the tufts. The mop is held for rotation by inserting a collar b<2> loose on the clutch section b, in a slot h formed in a bracket H on the bucket K ; a bolt h<1> retains the collar in the slot.
Patent GB-190801522-A (GB)
Title: Folding and Adjustable Parcel Cart.
Inventor: BARTH OTTILIE
Filed: 1908-01-22
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 1522. Barth, O. Jan. 22. Wheeled parcelcarriers.-A folding parcel cart, shown closed in Fig. 1, consists of bars or rods s a jointed together and held in position by thumb-screws b. The end bars carry the supports c for the rollers or wheels d. Arranged on the end bars are angle-pieces e under the action of springs f, which can be moved in any direction and serve to secure the parcel on the cart.
Patent GB-190811874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Shoe Polishing Machines.
Inventor: STRATTON EDMOND FRANCIS
Filed: 1908-06-01
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 11,874. Stratton, E. F. June 1. Shoes, cleaning &c. -In a coin-freed shoe cleaning machine, the insertion of the coin produces a closure of one circuit for the motor, while a second circuit is automatically closed during the progress of the operation to enable the motor to continue running while the coin-freed mechanism is resuming its normal position. The shoes are placed alternately against the rotary blacking- brush C, Fig. 1, and when a signal is given, they are placed against the polisher D. The coin inserted at 1, Fig. 3, operates a bell-crank lever 3, t h u s releasing a second bell-crank 6 which then closes the motor circuit at 9. The motor B rotates the brushes through belts and the shafts 13, 19, and a shaft 20 rotated from the shaft 19 is arranged to complete one revolution during the operation. When the blacking stage is ended, the electric bell F is put in circuit by means of a contact 42 operated by a projection on the shaft 20. A bar 45 transversely fixed to and passing through this shaft is adapted to engage a lever 46 connected with a switch S. The arrangement is such that the lever, when depressed by one end of the bar 45, causes the switch to close a second circuit for the motor, which circuit is again broken at the end of the entire operation in consequence of a second depression of the lever 46 by the other end of the bar. When the second circuit has been made, a pin on the wheel 12 engages a bell-crank 10 which withdraws the lever 6, thus breaking the first circuit. The lever 6 is now again held by the bellcrank lever 3 in readiness for another operation of the machine. Blacking is supplied to the brush C from the tank E by means of a spring-depressed valve, which is opened temporarily by the engagement of a projection 50 on the shaft 20 with a bell-crank lever 47<1>.
Patent GB-190813677-A (GB)
Title: Securing Device for Keys.
Inventor: GRUENDLER RUDOLF
Filed: 1908-06-27
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 13,677. Grundler, R. June 27. Escutcheons, keyhole.-A plate a pivoted to the lock casing f has a slot b, the edge of which engages a groove e formed in the key shaft, to prevent the removal or rotation of the inserted key from the outside. The plate a is secured by a hinged or spring catch g. Instead of the groove e, a prong m, Fig. 7, may be provided to enter a hole k in the key shaft.
Patent GB-190819390-A (GB)
Title: Improved Game of Skill and Apparatus for Playing same.
Inventor: DANDO FRED
Filed: 1908-09-15
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 19,390. Dando, F. Sept. 15. Uames played with projectiles.-Marbles C' are projected by pivoted levers at other marbles C arranged on shelves B<1> the object being to dislodge those marked C and if possible to replace them by those marked C<1>, The apparatus for two persons who play alternately is contained in a folding box A' with a hinged part B<2> carrying the shelves B<1> numbered for scoring purposes. Pivoted levers D, D' are shown to the right ready for discharging a marble C<1> and to the left after a discharge. Spare marbles are arranged in spaces e at the corners of the boxes and numbered holes e<1> are provided for scoring- pins. In a modification, the shelves &c. are fixed instead of being hinged and one half the apparatus may be dispensed with, players moving the same pieces alternately.
Patent GB-190820913-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clothes-hook.
Inventor: HOBBS PERCY EYRE FRANCIS
Filed: 1908-10-03
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 20,913. Hobbs, P. E. F. Oct. 3. Hooks.-A clotheshanging hook, which is readily applied to a door &c., has an horizontal arm a with a spike a<1> to engage the top of the door. The door is protected from damage by a sheath c of rubber &c. A number of books may be attached to an horizontal plate provided with spikes a'.
Patent GB-190823675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: NEUHOFF FERDINAND
Filed: 1908-11-05
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 23,675. Neuhoff, F. Nov. 5. Spring wheels.-The outer part of the wheel consists of segmental blocks a fitted with cylinders d containing helical springs e. The inner or hub part c carries rods h pivoted at points i either on a circle or a square. The inner ends of the rods carry straight springs k engaging stops m and the outer ends are pivoted at g to pistons f in the cylinders.
Patent GB-190826173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversing Gear for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: CROXSON EDWARD CHARLES SYDNEY
Filed: 1908-12-03
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 26,173. Croxson, E. C. S. Dec. 3. Gas and like engines, reversing. A reversible engine, suitable for marine propulsion, has automatic admission valves, and the exhaustvalve cams e are adjusted angularly on the cam shaft for reversing by a simple axial movement of the cam shaft in its bearings. The time of ignition is simultaneously adjusted, and means are provided for breaking the ignition circuit while the reversing- lever is being moved over. The exhaust cams e are mounted loosely on the shaft between fixed collars, and are driven by pins g, which, when the shaft is adjusted axially, traverse helical slots f in the cam sleeves so as to adjust these angularly. The rotating contact of the distributor is carried by the cam shaft, and is moved axially with the shaft so as to come opposite to a second set of contacts r in the ring h, and this ring simultaneously receives an angular adjustment by means of a bell-crank lever k, attached to the lugs j, and operated by a link m, a sliding rod n, and tappets o with which the reversing-lever comes into contact. The ignition circuit passes through the spring contacts s, and is broken while the reversing-lever is being moved over. The distributor ring h is provided with four contacts r for each direction of running, so that an idle spark is produced during exhaust; after reversal it is this idle spark which effects ignition. The idle spark may be short-circuited if desired.
Patent GB-190826627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Combined or Compound Brushes.
Inventor: HOLDSWORTH ALFRED
Filed: 1908-12-08
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 26,627. Holdsworth, a Dec. 8 Stocks.-Relates to brushes having three faces on the stock for the reception of bristles of various degrees of stiffness. One of the faces b is formed parallel with the back of the brush, and the other two faces c, d are formed at an obtuse angle to the first. The bristles on the faces c, d are fixed at such an angle as to lie nearly parallel with the back of the stock, and spaces f are left between the sets of bristles. In a modification the bristles e may be replaced by a polishing-pad.
Patent GB-190827458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop-cocks and Valves for Liquids, Gases and Steam.
Inventor: HOARE GEORGE CHARLES
Filed: 1908-12-17
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 27,458. Hoare, G. C., and Ackland, T. Dec. 17. Lift valves; seats. -In a lift valve, one of the meeting faces is of spherical form and the other is of conical form. A valve d is coned out at c and engages with a spherical seat a. The valve shank fits loosely in the spindle e. The seat may be removable.
Patent GB-190828000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Fog Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: PARKER JOHN
Filed: 1908-12-23
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 28,000. Parker, J. Dec. 23. Detonator apparatus. - In a detonator apparatus in which the exploded detonator is discharged when a fresh detonator is fed from the magazine, means are provided for preventing the feed of a fresh detonator when' the one placed in the firing position is withdrawn without being exploded. The invention is shown applied to the detonator apparatus described in Specifications No. 18,584, A.D. 1905, and No. 7913, A.D. 1908, in which when a carrier-tube 6 is moved to place in position a detonator 15<a>, a fresh detonator falls into the tube from the magazine x, and on the return stroke, a pusher-rod 13 pushes the detonators in the tube forwards and so discharges the detonator 15<a> and brings another into position. According to the invention, cores 21, 21<a> of two electro-magnets placed side by side detain the detonators in the magazine shoot 7<a>, except when the magnets are excited. The magnets are connected to a battery. The circuit wire from the battery is joined to the track rail, and that from the magnets is joined to the frame which carries the tube 6. The detonator in position for firing is held out of contact with the rail as shown in Fig. 1, and so the magnets circuit is normally broken. If the carrier tube is withdrawn before the detonator is fired, the magnets are not excited, no fresh detonator falls from the magazine shoot, and the unused detonator is ready to be positioned a second time. If a train passes and explodes the detonator, the detonator makes electric contact with the rail, the magnet circuit is closed, the cores 21, 21<a> are withdrawn, a fresh detonator falls into the carrier tube, and, when the latter is drawn back, the exploded detonator is ejected. In a modification, the magnets are normally excited and hold the cores in the detaining position against the effort of springs. When a detonator is exploded, the battery is short-circuited and a fresh detonator is freed. The detonators in the magazine are followed up by a metallic roller 14, which when it reaches contacts 31<a> causes a signal to be given to indicate that the magazine is nearly empty.
Patent GB-190828397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boxes for Junctions, Testing, Inspection or Fuse Purposes and the like, for use in connection with Electrical Cables and the like.
Inventor: MANSFIELD HORACE RENDALL
Filed: 1908-12-30
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 28,397. Mansfield, H. R. Dec. 30. Cut-outs; switches.- Electric fuse, switch, and like boxes, particularly for electric light, tramway, and power systems, are made of stoneware, earthenware, porcelain, or the like, in two halves A, B. The bottom section is made with a flange or socket G to receive the top section, which is provided with a lid H, the depressions I in which serve to facilitate its removal. The boxes may be made with any number of outlets.
Patent GB-190901193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Motor Actuated Drills and the like.
Inventor: DERHAM JAMES ALFRED
IPC: B23Q11/10
Filed: 1909-01-18
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 1193. Derham, J. A. Jan. 18. Drills.-Relates to apparatus such as motordriven tools for metal, stone, or like material in which lubricant or cooling - fluid has to be supplied continuously to the drill or cutter. A reservoir is connected to a nozzle 30 by a set of flexible and other tubes, and is connected to a tube 16, leading to the motor exhaust, by a second set of tubes 8, 10, 8<A> and by passages in suitable unions, the second set of tubes surrounding the first set. The nozzle may be connected by a rod 21 to the head of the drill and placed in any position.
Patent GB-190901368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and applicable to Carding Engines.
Inventor: ASHWORTH ELIJAH
IPC: D01G31/00
Filed: 1909-01-20
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 1368. Ashworth, E. Jan. 20. Guards, controlling. -Relates to improvements in the door-locking device for carding- engines described in Specification 23,628/08, [Class 120, Spinning]. The auxiliary lock and the primary lock both operate upon the lever that carries the feeler block, which engages the belt. The lever a, Fig. 2, engages, by means of a depending finger, a notch in the sliding bar c connected to the door, and locks the door in its closed position. A housing g, containing a pivoted, weighted, or spring-controlled tumbler h, Fig. 6, is mounted behind the slotted pulley flange j<2>. The lever a carries a plate i having a projection i<2> adapted to enter a slot g<1> in the housing g. When the belt has been moved on to the loose pulley, movement of the feeler block c is possible, and the lever a can be moved until the projection i<2> comes against the tumbler h. When the cylinder has ceased rotating, a pencil k can be inserted through the pulley flange j<2> and through a hole g<2> in the housing g to tilt the tumbler h about its pivot h'. Further motion of the projection i<2> is then possible, and the lever a can then be moved so as to free the finger from the notch in the bar e and unlock the door D. By this arrangement, when the door is completely unlocked, it always remains free and can be closed and opened at will, mere shutting of the door not resulting in its being locked automatically. Specifications 19,348/01, [Class 120, Spinning], and 1936/04, [Class 112, Sewing &c.], are also referred to.
Patent GB-190902263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with an Appliance for Supporting and Securing Together Skirts and Bodices or Blouses and Jackets and Retaining them in their Proper Position.
Inventor: FRANKS DAVID
Filed: 1909-01-30
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 2263. Franks, D. Jan. 30. Skirt and blouse and like grips. - An appliance for supporting and securing together skirts and bodices or blouses and jackets consists of a metal band A, which is connected to a flexible belt B provided with a buckle B<1>. The metal band A is curved to fit the back, and is provided with two loops C, which engage catches D sewn to the skirt. The lower part of the band A is provided with inwardly - projecting serrated pieces E which grip the blouse &c. The band is also provided with a cross-shaped slot F, with which a hook on the coat or jacket may engage.