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Patent GB-190705987-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with Collapsible Pole for Radio-telegraphy
Inventor: SOLARI LUIGI
Filed: 1907-03-12
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 5987. Solari, Marquis L. March 12. Telegraphs. - In motor road vehicles which are fitted with extensible aerial conductors and serve as portable e telegraphic stations, a motor is provided for actuating an alternator, for driving the car itself, and for setting up the collapsible telegraphic pole. The body of the car is preferably of the same construction as a military wagon. The collapsible pole a is raised and lowered by similar mechanism to that used in fire-escapes, actuated by a small electric motor coupled to the alternator, or driven directly from the shaft of the motor. The pole, when folded, rests on trestles mounted on the roof of the vehicle. Seats for a number of operators are provided inside the vehicle, which seats also form cupboards. The floor of the vehicle consists of a double-hinged trap-door so that the mechanism may be readily examined. The petrol tank and tool box are placed under the driver's seat. The motor is started and connected by a friction clutch 2 to the shaft 5, 6, 7, 8, of which the parts 5, 7 are cylindrical and the parts 6, 8 square. The clutch 3 connects this shaft to the driving-wheels. To operate the radio-telegraphic mechanism, an operator moves the lever 18 from left to right, whereupon the clutch member 14 is moved by means of the fork 15 and roller 21 out of engagement with the member 3. and the part 11 of the clutch member 13 is brought into engagement with the member 9 of the fly-wheel 10, which being connected to the alternator causes it to revolve.
Patent GB-190714507-A (GB)
Title: Oil Can
Inventor: CODY JOHN FRANKLIN
Filed: 1907-06-24
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 14,507. Cody, J. F. June 24. Lubricating-cans.-A can for filling lubricators &c. is provided with grooved flanges 29 to receive a removable strainer 30. The top has a fixed part a and a hinged part b. The bottom 27 is a short distance above the lower edge of the body, which is provided with openings 28 to prevent carbonizing or baking when the contents are being heated.
Patent GB-190716500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Self-winding Clocks.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1907-07-18
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 16.500. Lake, W. E., [Sanford, C. E.]. July 18. Electric clocks.-The descent of the weight 9 rotates a sleeve 7, which has a ratchet connexion with the driving-gear 1, until a pin 27 closes the circuit of an electro-magnet 17 through the contact brush 24. The pin 27 is attached to one of the weights 13 which are carried by an arm 12 fast on the sleeve. The magnet then attracts the pivoted armature frame 18, the brush simultaneously throwing back the arm 12 and sleeve 7, raising the weight 9 and breaking the circuit. Adjustable links 20, 21 connect the brush and armature frame. Cases; dials.-The case is made in two parts 36, 37 open at the back but secured at the front to the halves 38 of the dial. To expose the mechanism, the two parts of the case are raised and secured by the hook and eye 48.
Patent GB-190720445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Taximeters, Fare-indicators or the like.
Inventor: WERNER CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1907-09-13
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 20,445. Werner, C. H. Sept. 13. Fares, registering.-Taxameters are mounted on hansom cabs &c. in such a manner as to render them visible to both passenger and driver. The taxameter b is carried by a bracket a<1> rotatably mounted on a supporting-rod a, and normally the dial is parallel to the side of the vehicle ; on release of the bolt c, the bracket rotates uuder the influence of a spring e so as to enable the driver to read the instrument. Specifications No. 26,166, A.D. 1906, and No. 15,524, A.D. 1907, are referred to.
Patent GB-190721494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rotary Bottling Machines.
Inventor: PINDSTOFTE ANDERS ANDERSEN
Filed: 1907-09-27
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 21,494. Pindstofte, A. A. Sept 27. Bottling.-In rotary machines for filling bottles under counter - pressure, the air-escape tubes k are connected to a separate passage, such as l, which is put in communication with the external air by an escape valve controlled by a float. As shown in Fig. 2, the escape valve t is connected to a float s in an air reservoir o, which is in communication through the connexion n with the liquid reservoir b. During the bottling, the liquid in the air reservoir o alternately rises and sinks, so closing and opening the valve t, and thereby automatically blowing out the air expelled from the bottles h without allowing it to come in contact with the liquid in the reservoir b. A pipe v, connecting the reservoir b with the passage l, is provided with a cock, and serves to permit the escape of air from the reservoir when this is being first filled. To regulate the escape and influx of the air from and into the bottles, so as to prevent frothing, and to prevent the counter-pressure from being established too suddenly in the bottles, interchangeable plugs x, Fig. 4, having passages of different diameters, are inserted between the tubes k and the passage l.
Patent GB-190728231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cradles or Bassinettes
Inventor: TAYLOR ROWLAND HAND
Filed: 1907-12-23
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 28,231. Taylor, R. H. Dec. 23. Cradles and bassinets. - A folding stand for supporting cradles and bassinets comprises slotted uprights b, b<1>, Fig. 1, pivoted to a base, consisting of a pair of longitudinal bars a to which aro secured cross-bars a<2> forming feet. Stays care pivoted to the uprights b, b<1>, and engage notches in a cross-bar a' between the bars a. When the stand is folded, one of the uprights fits between the bars a and the other lies upon it, the stays c fitting in the slots of the uprights. In a modification wherein the stays are pivoted to the base and engage the uprights, they are accommodated, when folded, in slots in the base. The cradle may be supported on pivots d', engaging slots in the uprights and prevented from rocking too far by pins d<2> engaging the bottom of the slots, or by projections e engaging stops f; or the cradle may be suspended by hangers i from pins k on plates k<1>, the motion being limited by stops k<2>. Fig. 13 shows a metal stand, which comprises standard bars b, b<1> terminating in feet a<2> pivoted to basebars a connected centrally by a bar a<1>. Stays c pivoted between the standards have eyes, which are engaged with a pin on the bar a<1> and are secured by a fly-nut m. The cot is supported by pins d<1> pivoting in U-pieces between the standard bars. A detachable canopy support l is shown, and may be applied to a wooden cradle stand.
Patent GB-190800296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Handrail Stanchions
Inventor: BOX EDWARD
Filed: 1908-01-06
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 296. Box, E., and Johnstone, J. Jan. 6. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Hand. rails. - Portable hand - rail stanchions c used in the erection of temporary barriers are cranked singly or doubly and are housed in perforated channelled sockets a. To lower the stanchion it is lifted from the lower hole and turned into the position shown in Fig. 4. When singly cranked, the stanchion is turned down into the position shown in Fig. 8. The bracket is provided with lugs b for fixing it in position.
Patent GB-190805949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Propelling Vessels in Air or Water.
Inventor: MUTTI ANTOINE
Filed: 1908-03-17
Granted: 1909-05-17
Abstract: 5949. Mutti, A., and Mond, R. L. March 17 Aeroplanes; propelling; steering.-Wings for propelling vessels in air or water are adapted to receive a simultaneous oscillatory movement about a vertical or nearly vertical axis and also about an horizontal axis situated at the inner ends of the wings, so that the wings assume a downward inclination during the rearward or working stroke and assume an upward inclination during the return stroke. The front rib H of the wing and a bar F rigidly secured thereto are pivoted by sleeves F<1>, h<1> upon the horizontal bar G of the frame I, which is in turn pivoted by its vertical axis to the frame of the machine. The bar F is secured by a universal joint f to a rotary disk C. During the rearward or working stroke of the wing, from the position shown in full lines to that shown in broken lines, the wing is first depressed and then raised about a horizontal bar G, but, on the whole, retains a downward inclination. During the return stroke, the wing is farther raised and then depressed, but, on the whole, retains an upward inclination. During the working stroke, the air or water acts, it is stated, upon the undersurface of the wings so as to raise and propel the machine, and during the return stroke there is a similar but lesser reaction which supports the machine till the next working stroke. The wings are preferably flexible so as to bend upwards on the working stroke and droop on the rearward stroke. In this case, they are constructed with a flexible rib K, which may be pivoted to the bar F and held in position by steel wires k, attached thereto and to the rib H and cross-piece J. A spring L may be interposed in the wires. If the wings are rigid, they are given an initial upward inclination in the direction of travel of the machine by adjusting a stirrup h, provided on the rib H, with respect to the sleeve h<1>. The frame I may also be capable of adjustment so as to alter the inclination of the wings. Specifications No. 14,367, A.D. 1904, and No. 18,807, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Ships &c., Div. II.], are referred to.
Patent GB-190807804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Brushing or Treating Lawn Tennis and like Balls
Inventor: HORNE GEORGE FRANCIS
Filed: 1908-04-08
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 7804. Horne, G. F. April 8. Balls.-An apparatus for brushing tennis and like balls consists of a casing, the parts 1, 2 of which may be rotated relative to one another and contain a lining b of bristles forming a concave bed for the ball. The tufts of bristles are spaced so that each tuft is permitted ample play during the brushing-operation. Behind the bristles are chambers 5 for holding the cleaning-powder, which reaches the ball through perforations 4. Plugs e provide access to the powder chambers.
Patent GB-190808002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hawking Machines Employed in Indigo Dye Vats.
Inventor: TURNER EDWIN
Filed: 1908-04-10
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 8002. Turner, E., and Turner, W. April 10. Dyeing.-In the hanking-machine described in Specification No. 16,601, A.D. 1900, the metal bands or strippers A which embrace the back or loose roller D (nearest the feed) are extended below the plane of this roller, outside its grooves E, and are made with their lower portions G of rectangular, curved, or like shape, so that should the piece H being treated tend to adhere to them, it can only do so along their short vertical parts, after which it detaches itself and falls to the bottom of the vat. Further, a new means of regulating the nip of the rollers consists in spiral springs J, resting in chambers M and abutting against the sliding bearings K with a pressure regulated by screws N.
Patent GB-190808722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Method of Charging Sewage and like Liquids with Air or Gas and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: BEDDOES CECIL CHARLES EDGEWORT
Filed: 1908-04-21
Granted: 1909-04-21
Abstract: 8722. Beddoes, C. C. E. April 21. Sewage and foul waters, treating; aerating; filtering.-In a process for treating sewage with air or gas to encourage bacterial action, the liquid sewage &c. flows from a tank d through a siphon f into a conduit a. Air or gas is drawn in through nozzles c and the mixture of sewage and air &c. flows down the conduit a, the pressure increasing proportionally with the depth. The aerated sewage rises through a pipe b, and is discharged through an outlet g below the upper surface of a bacteria bed h. To cause any unabsorbed air to be absorbed, the conduit a is provided with a bell i from which one or more pipes lead up and re-enter the conduit a at a higher point.
Patent GB-190812795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway and like Signalling Systems.
Inventor: COLEMAN CLYDE JAY
Filed: 1908-06-15
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 12,795. Coleman, C. J. July 12, 1907, [date applied for under Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Switches, electric-motor actuated and electromagnetic. Magnetizable disks P<1> are constantly rotated by an alternating current induction motor Q. Guided spring-retracted contact members carry magnetizable extensions which bear against the disks P<1> and are surrounded by coils H<10>, H<11>. When the coils are excited, the magnetic adherence between the disks and extensions causes the contact members to be carried into engagement with fixed contacts. An electro-magnetic relay R<2> consists of a swinging member r with a central gravity position and a position to either side thereof according as the coil or the coil r<2> is active. The ends of the coils are connected to springs which bear against the conducting ends of the armature.
Patent GB-190813636-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Buckle for a Waist-belt.
Inventor: DUBOIS JOHN AUGUSTE FERNAND
Filed: 1908-06-27
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 13,636. Dubois, J. A. F. Aug. 26, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Buckles.-In a buckle for waistbelts or martingales, the tongue is made to move in a plane parallel to the plane of the buckle. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the tongue is pivoted between two plates in which openings are provided to receive the belt. The points of the tongue in the closed position are protected as shown by the sides of the plates. Fig. 6 shows a modification of the buckle with the tongue in open position. Here the points of the tongue are concealed in sunk parts in the plates of the buckle. The heads of the pivoted tonguei work in slots in the plates, so that the tongues cannot open or close at the wrong time.
Patent GB-190813991-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Standard or Fountain for Supplying Liquors Under Pressure.
Inventor: SETON GEORGE ROUGH
Filed: 1908-07-01
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 13,991. Seton, G. R. July 1. Beer &c., raising and drawing-off.-A fitting for dispensing liquors supplied under pressure comprises a glass tube through which the liquor can be seen before reaching the tap. A head 2 carrying the tap or taps 3 is attached to a ring 1 by side bars 4, and the glass tube is held in position between the head and ring by a nut 8 screwing into the ring. The flange 9 of the ring 1 fits over the base 11, the two being held together by a screwedon union-ring 10. The liquor under pressure is supplied through the opening 12. Packing-rings 6, 7 are fitted. The fitting is easily taken to pieces for cleansing purposes. In a modification the nut 8 is dispensed with, and the glass tube rests on the base 11, a packing-ring being interposed. The head 2 and ring 1 may be separate and secured by screwing to the glass tube. The head and ring may be connected to form a tube provided with holes through which the glass tube can be seen, or the holes may be simply glazed.
Patent GB-190816137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Engines and Pumps.
Inventor: ROBERTS EDWARD CHRISMON
Filed: 1908-07-29
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 16,137. Roberts, E. C. July 29. Hydraulically-actuated pumps.-A water-pressure engine, the inlet and outlet valves of which are operated by a tappet-actuated adjustible slide, operates one or more pump plungers formed in one with the main piston-rod. Attached to the piston are plungers g which work in pump cylinders h, h<1>, in a line with the main cylinder a. These cylinders have suction pipes i, i<1>, discharge pipes j, j<1>, air vessels k, k<1>, and the necessary valves. In a modification, one of the pumps is dispensed with. Small pipes p supply water to the stuffing-boxes to act as a packing, drain-pipes p<1> being provided in connexion therewith.
Patent GB-190821176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Heat Insulation of Pipes.
Inventor: BOWDEN EDWARD
Filed: 1908-10-07
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 21,176. Bowden, E. Oct. 7. Coating pipes and tubes.-A sheet-metal casing a for holding a non-conducting covering upon a pipe is provided with tongues c along one edge, which pass through slots b in the other edge and are bent over as shown to secure the edges together. The casing is supported concentrically upon the pipe by means of distance-pieces e made of bent metal strips bolted together. Each distance-piece e is bent to the form of half an annular disk, the inner and outer radii of which are equal to the radii of the pipe d and casing a respectively. The free ends of the distance-piece e may overlap as shown, or the strip may be shorter so as only to partly embrace the pipe d. The lagging around the flanges of the pipe is kept in place by means of two semicylindrical boxes having interfitting eyes through which pins pass. The ends of the boxes have semicircular notches which fit around the pipe.
Patent GB-190825660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Producing Spiral Mouthpieces for Cigarettes.
Inventor: NORDSJOE FREDRIK WILHELM
Filed: 1908-11-27
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 25,660. Nordsj÷, F. W. Dec. 2, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Cigarette-making machines.-S p iral mouthpieces for cigarettes are made so as to resemble mouthpieces made by hand. The mouthpiece blank is fed through a guide 2 to the preferably grooved mandrel 1, and is bent around this by means of a finger 15 which is semicircular in cross-section and is carried by the axis of pinion 13, the finger being raised into position by a cam-actuated arm 4. The finger 15 is given a half-turn by means of a cam-actuated segment 16 to commence the winding of the mouthpiece. The finger is then removed by the arm 4; and a roller 18 is lifted to the blank or mandrel by means of a cam-actuated arm 6 and presses against the blank as it is wound by the mandrel 1. The completed mouthpiece is removed in any suitable manner. The curved finger 15 may be replaced by one or more pins mounted eccentrically on the axis of the pinion 13. The roller 18 may be dispensed 'with.
Patent GB-190826381-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Aerial Projectile.
Inventor: LEHMANN RICHARD
Filed: 1908-12-05
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 26,381. Lehmann, R., and Heinze, J. Dec. 5. Toy missiles.-A projectile, adapted principally for use as a toy, is provided with steering-surfaces a<1>, a' and stability-imparting surfaces b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, b<4>. The front end is weighted, and the toy is projected by means of a blowpipe c.
Patent GB-190904389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Brushes.
Inventor: MENZIES GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1909-02-23
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 4389. Menzies, G. H. March 25, 1908, [Convention date]. Brushes combined with pads; pads &c.-Horse brushes are provided with U-shaped rubber or other resilient strips 4 disposed in channelled metal strips 3 and secured by stitching, riveting, &c. to a flexible leather &c. back 1. The strips may be arranged as shown, one being placed diagonally between two others disposed angularly.
Patent GB-190912833-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pie Funnel for use with Bakers, Pie Dishes and the like.
Inventor: GRIMWADE LEONARD LUMSDEN
IPC: A47J43/20
Filed: 1909-06-01
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 12,833. Grimwade, L. L. June 1. Pastry. - A piefunnel C is formed with an upwardly projecting rim D to prevent the pastry from sliping down, and with an air or steam vent E. Vents F, K for the juice may also be provided. The roof A is marked by indentations L, ridges, or the like to facilitate fair division of the pie crust.
Patent GB-190913685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Tents.
Inventor: TICKELL JOHN LARKINS
IPC: E04H15/00
Filed: 1909-06-11
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 13,685. Tickell, J. L. June 11. Tents.-Relates to tents which have side and end compartments, and consists in raising and supporting the outer ends of the roof-covering of these compartments to form one or more gables bv means of poles P and rafters K, M<1>, M<2>, the parts of the tent covering being formed with angular extensions to allow for the alteration in shape. Fig. 5 shows the application to a double-pole ridge tent, and Fig. 9 to a centre-pole tent. When two gables are formed with one compartment, as shown in Fig. 11, the apices are connected by a cord N. The rafters are attached to the underside of the covering by tapes &c., or by inserting them in pockets made in it.
Patent GB-190926739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Talking Machines.
Inventor: ROSENTHAL LOUIS
IPC: G11B3/095
Filed: 1909-11-17
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 26,739. Rosenthal, L. Nov. 17. Gramophones; stopping; speed-regulating.- A gramophone hand stopping-device is arranged to raise the sound-box, and, in a modification, an additional speed-regulating means is provided. A cam 18 on a shaft 19 operated by a handle 26 is adapted to raise a lever 17 and apply the brake (not shown). On the shaft 19 is a pulley 20 having a cord 21 threaded on rings through the tone-arm to the sound-box 23, so that immediately after the brake is applied, the cord rotates the sound-box about its pivot 22. In a modification, shown in Fig. 3, another cam 18<1> on a sleeve 19' operated by a handle 25 is used to set the governor to any desired speed.
Patent GB-190927460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Washing Dishes and the like.
Inventor: WESTERHEIDE AUGUST
IPC: A47L15/06
Filed: 1909-11-25
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 27,460. Westerheide, A. Nov. 25. Plates, dishes, and the like, washing.- Relates to apparatus for washing dishes &c., of the kind in which a vessel 14, provided with vertical pins 16 for the dishes, is lowered into the washing - tank, the water in which is agitated by paddles 7 and arms 20. The paddles and arms are connected together and to a rope driven pulley 4 at the top, which is guided by lateral rollers 11. The tank is provided with internally projecting blades 19. A projecting-cap 13 is provided with a flange 12 for the'suspension of the washing-vessel.
Patent GB-190929448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Ship Log Apparatus.
IPC: G01P5/07
Filed: 1909-12-16
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 29,448. Walker & Son, T., Walker, T. F., and Walker, T. S. Dec. 16. Logs.-In electric log apparatus, as described in Specification 3227/02, means are provided for ensuring a rapid make and rapid break with a definite time of contact. As shown in Fig. 2, the catch d on the spring drum b is on the point of being released from the stop e<2> by the stud j engaging the projection e<1>. On release, the catch moves forward to engage the second stop e<3>, the contact piece b<2>, also on the drum b, being thereby thrown into position between the two contact arms f. The stud pressing further on the projection e<1> releases the catch from the second stop, and the drum again rotates to break circuit.
Patent GB-190929758-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Washer and like Turning Machine.
Inventor: RICHARDS CHARLES
IPC: B23B3/16
Filed: 1909-12-20
Granted: 1910-11-24
Abstract: 29,758. Richards, C., and Richards, A., [trading as Richards & Sons, C.]. Dec. 20. Lathes; lathe centres; work-holders.-Washers q, Fig. 3, to be turned and chamfered are placed on a centre e provided with ball bearings arranged as shown, and are driven by clamping against a driving-head d. The tailstock spindle carries a projection j, which, on rotation of the spindle, advances it by engagement with a cam i. The tool is carried in a lever-rest r, which has a movement gauged by an adjustable stop u.