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Patent GB-190707108-A (GB)
Title: Props for Mines.
Inventor: NELLEN FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1907-03-25
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 7108. Nellen, F., and Voigt, A. March 25. Shoring and strutting.-Mine props are formed from pulverized waste stone, such as tufaceous limestone &c. Fig. 1 shows one form consisting of a cylinder a of compressed waste stone closed by a bottom piece k and covered with a layer of shavings, paper, &c., impregnated with fireproof material. The cylinder is fitted with a piston c formed from pulverized stone and covered with shavings &c. and fitted with a large head, the piston resting upon a filling of gravel or waste stone. In a modification, the prop is hollow, the piston being supported by means of compressed air. The piston may be dispensed with, the cylinder a being then made solid.
Patent GB-190707199-A (GB)
Title: Emergency Brakes for Vehicles.
Inventor: GREASER DANIEL FOUSE
Filed: 1907-03-26
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 7199. Greaser, D. F., and Greaser, H. H. March 26. Motor road vehicles.-To apply an emergency brake consisting of skids 9, 10 adapted to be dropped under the wheels, a pawl which normally upholds the skids is released by the driver by means of a lever 37 on the steering-post or by an occupant of the car by means of a handle 50, rod 51, and link 52. The skids are returned to the inoperative position by means of a reciprocating lever 39 and ratchet mechanism which winds np the supporting-chains of the skids.
Patent GB-190709162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Tool Feeding and Operating Devices.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1907-04-19
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 9162. Justice, P. M., [Sullivan Machinery Co.]. April 19. Rock drills.-A fluid-pressure tool such as a hammer drill, of the type in which the pressure that feeds the tool to the work and the pressure that operates the tool in its work are from the same source, has the operating cylinder carrying the feed-cylinders, the parts being in substantial alinement. The feed piston-rod 4 passes through the end of its cylinder and abuts the side of the mine or quarry, Fluid is admitted to the feedcylinder at the tool end through a hand throttle valve 11 so as to actuate the feed at the same time as the tool, supply to the tool being direct from the feed-cylinder through a port 13 controlled by a band throttle valve 14. For varying the feed., piston-rods or feet 5 of different lengths may be used.
Patent GB-190709185-A (GB)
Title: Plate for Producing Toned Impressions.
Inventor: GEISER KARL
Filed: 1907-04-20
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 9185. Geiser, K., and Schatzmann, A. April 21, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lithographic stones, artificial.-Printing-blocks are formed of Sorel's cement (consisting of magnesium chloride and magnesite), starch, and' talc. Equal quantities of magnesite, starch, and talc are mixed with a solution of magnesium chloride, and the block is cast in a mould. The proportions of the materials may be varied according to the hardness desired.
Patent GB-190710864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Labelling Packages, Packets or the like.
Inventor: HESSER OTTO
Filed: 1907-05-09
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 10,864. Hesser, O. May 9. Feeding sheets.-Relates to apparatus for laballing packets in which the labels are first stuck on. one side of a packet, are then laid over the end and the other side, and are firmly pressed on. The labels to be gummed are applied to a stamp 3 from a. reservoir 8 by a roller 7 and transferred to the uppermost label, the stamp having for that purpose an horizontal movement on a bar 6 and a vertical movement on a bar 10. As the stamp 3 is raised, it takes with it the uppermost label by adhesion, scrapers 12, 13 preventing more than one label from being taken. A carriage 14 having pairs of catchers 15 is moved under the label, which is removed from the ascending stamp by grippers 16 operated by lever mechanism from the driving-gear of the machine. The label is advanced to the labelling-device in two stages, stops 21 and a presser 22 arresting the label midway. The feed is completed by the second pair of catchers 15.
Patent GB-190711044-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Electric Cables and the Bonding thereof
Inventor: TANNER ALBERT EDGAR
Filed: 1907-05-11
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 11,044. Tanner, A. E., and Claremont, E. A. May 11. Electric railways and tramways ; conductors.- The metal covering of a cable is connected to the return conductor of a distributing system through a high resistance, and the covering is divided into sections also connected through a high resistance. The metal covering of the cable E is connected to the return conductor D by a conductor B and resistance A. The metal covering L is divided into sections, the gaps being covered by boxes M insulated from the covering by sleeves N, while the sections of the covering L are connected through a conductor P and resistance 0. The arrangement is intended to minimize the risk of fusion of the covering.
Patent GB-190712351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Small-arms.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1907-05-28
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 12,351. Lake, H. W., [Winchester Repeating Arms Co.]. May 28. Stocks.-Relates to 'take-down' guns in which the extreme rear end of the barrel is formed with a sectional thread engaging with a corresponding thread in the receiver. Fig. 3 is a vertical section ; Fig. 5 is a front elevation of the receiver ; Fig. 7 is a rear elevation of the receiver-extension of the barrel ; and Fig. 8 is a vertical section on the line a-b of Fig. 7. The barrel 2 is provided with a receiver-extension 3, the rear face 5 of which bears directly upon the front face 6 of the receiver 4. In order to ensure the barrel being stopped in the right place to register the faces 5, 6, the receiverextension 3 is provided with a raised stop-shoulder 11 entering a recess 12 in the receiver face, exact register being obtained when the surfaces 13, 14 come together. The barrel may be locked against rotation by a lock 16 on the barrel taking into a recess 15 in the receiver-face. Wear of the surfaces is taken up by means of the largeheaded screw 23 in the receiver-extension 3, which may be screwed out to project the necessary distance from the face of the receiver-extension. The screw 23 is locked in the adjusted position by a locking-dog 24 which is forced inwardly by a screw 25 to bear against the knurled edge of the screw 23.
Patent GB-190712378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Compressed Gun Cotton Charges for Explosive Projectiles, Torpedoes, Submarine Mines and the like.
Filed: 1907-05-28
Granted: 1908-06-29
Abstract: 12,378. New Explosives Co., and Carter, J. A. May 28. Moulding explosives.-Gun-cotton charges are obtained by compressing gun-cotton pulp in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis instead of lengthways as heretofore. The moulds are made in sections such as A, A', attached together by bolts a<2> and arranged to contain one or more charges. The mould has preferably one end open, to facilitate the turning of the inner surface; this end is normally closed by a divided plug a<6>. Drains a<X> are provided for the escape of moisture. To prevent the ogival end of the charge from receiving an excess pressure, the pulp is filled in only behind a partition a<7>, which is afterwards removed, under the action of the press, the pulp reaching the ogival end. The die b of the hydraulic press may have a toe b<X> for forming a recess c, Fig. 11, in the rear of the charge. A frame b<1> guided by rods b<2> surrounds and reinforces the mould A during the operation of the ram B. The moulds may be moved in and out of position on a table d by means of chains D. A lifting-platform d' or a lever mechanism may be provided to facilitate the removal of the charge from the mould. Two sets of moulds may be arranged on either side of the press and arranged to work alternately. The complete charge is built up in the manner indicated in Fig. 11 ; the sections may be cemented together by collodion solution.
Patent GB-190717240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heat Transmitters such as Steam Generators Condensers, Economisers, Superheaters & the like
Inventor: FRIEDENTHAL HANS
Filed: 1907-07-27
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 17,240. Friedenthal, H. July 27. Condensers.-Relates to heat transmitters which may serve as s t e a m-generators, condensers, economizers, superheaters, &c. Two or more series of separate pipes are employed which cross one another and are so placed that the whole of their surfaces are in direct metallic contact, thus forming a solid block, while the pipes of each set communicate with a common inlet and outlet chamber. The pipes a open into common chambers b provided with inlet and outlet openings h, i, Fig. 2. At right-angles to the pipes a, and connected thereto by metallic means, is arranged the set of pipes c, which open into the common chambers d, Fig. 1. Partitions e are fitted in the end chambers b.
Patent GB-190723707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Control of Alternating Electric Current Motors.
Filed: 1907-10-26
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 23,707. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Oct. 26. Motor control systems. - Alternating-current commutator motors are started by a switch which first connects them with shunt or independently excited fields and armatures, and subsequently as series machines. The series motors A, A', having compensating-windings C, C', are started with separate excitation by the first setting of the switch G, which places the fieldcoils B, B' across the portion of the transformer D. between the contact 7 and earth, and the armatures and compensating-coils in series across the winding between the contacts 5, 7. The second position breaks the connexion 7, 8, leaving the motor seriesconnected to receive increased pressures as the switch makes contact with the successive tappings 4, 3, 2,1.
Patent GB-190726991-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or relating to Cased Metal Pins for Artificial Teeth.
Filed: 1907-12-06
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 26,991. Dental Manufacturing Co., and Edwards, H. A. Dec. 6. Teeth, artificial.-Cased dental pins are cut from wire consisting of a base metal core united to a platinum casing by any solder that will neither increase the fusibility of the core nor deteriorate the quality of the platinum. The solder preferred is a powdered mixture of fine gold 65, silver 10, and platinum 25 per cent. The pins are headed and inserted in the teeth before baking.
Patent GB-190728515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Scouring, or Cleaning, the Interiors of Pipes, or Tubes.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-12-27
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 28,515. Johnson, G. W., [Columbus Elektrizitõts-Ges.]. Dec. 27. Cleaning by use of sand.-The interiors of pipes &c. are scoured or cleaned by passing through the pipes an endless chain of brushes &c., and at the same time admitting scouring-material, such as sand, or sand and water. The brushes pass over chain-wheels, which have recesses d into which the brushes enter. Scouring-material is supplied from a hopper g, and water from a pipe i to a trough h, whence it is carried by the brushes to the interior of the pipe. The chain of brushes may be rotated longitudinally.
Patent GB-190800701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Separation of Zinc from its Ores or Compounds.
Inventor: SULMAN HENRY LIVINGSTONE
Filed: 1908-01-11
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 701. Sulman, H. L. Jan. 11. Retorts.-A retort for use in making zinc oxide comprises a horizontally rotatable iron cylinder, heated externally, and provided with an exit pipe at one end for the sulphurous acid and water vapour evolved, and a removable door at the other. Large iron balls are inserted to keep the mass broken up during calcination. Specification No. 21672, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Metals and alloys], is referred to.
Patent GB-190802634-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Fastener for Attaching Loose Curtains, Straps Covers and the like, as applied to Motor Cars, Horse Carriages, Cycles and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1908-02-06
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 2634. Thompson, W. H., and Grace, E. Feb. 6. Fastenings, stud-andslot. Loose curtains, straps, covers, &c. are secured to motor cars, carriages, cycles, &c. by means of a spring-controlled stud C with a cross - head E adapted to slide into and engage a hollow socket A slotted and recessed on its upper surface. The barrel B, containing the spring which lifts the stud C, has attaching-washers D.
Patent GB-190806456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatically Operated Players for Pianofortes or the like Keyed Instruments.
Filed: 1908-03-23
Granted: 1909-03-23
Abstract: 6456. Hupfeld Akt.-Ges., L. Dec. 17, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Automatic instruments. - In an automaticallyactuated grand pianoforte, the wind-chest b and striking-pneumatics c are arranged above the string- frame a. Rods g pass down in front of the frame a and are connected to pivoted levers i, the back ends of which act on the striking-mechanism. The music-roll frame e is arranged in the position shown. The suction bellows m are actuated by bell-crank levers p, pivoted at q and connected by links o to the treadles n.
Patent GB-190808427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reflectors for Portable and other Lamps
Inventor: COLLIS FREDERICK JOHN BARTER
Filed: 1908-04-15
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 8427. Collis, F. J. B. April 15. Reflectors and holders therefor.-A hemispherical reflector h for portable electric, acetylene, and automobile lamps is adjustable about two axes at right-angles. The reflector carrier is provided with arms g and with a cylindrical shank d, pivotally connected to the lamp casing a by a guide-ring f. The arms g form a cup-shaped carrier for the reflector h.' The reflector is pivoted to the outer ends of two of the arms g, and is clamped in position by means of a fly-nut k. The reflector is provided with a slot j through which the socket b of the lamp passes.
Patent GB-190809191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Condensing Apparatus.
Filed: 1908-04-28
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 9191. Soc. Anon. Westinghouse, and Leblanc, M. March 10, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Centrifugal pumps. -Relates to ejector condensers of the parallel-flow type and to like condensing-apparatus in which a centrifugal pump discharges the water, and in which a reversed turbine, such as that described in Specification No. 8452, A.D. 1905, is used as an air-pump. The object is to simplify the construction of the pump and turbine and to reduce the number of shaft bearings that require packing. The pump 2 and the reversed turbine 3 are mounted on a common shaft 4 within the same casing 5, and are separated by the division plate 6. The shaft is supported in bearings 11, 14 at one end, and at the other end rests in a bearing 13 carried by a conoidal plate 16. The rotor of the air-pump is located on the side of the centrifugal pump remote from the single external bearings. A steam ejector 10 is arranged in connexion with the combining-tube 8 of the air-pump for the purpose of creating a preliminary vacuum, and is stopped immediately the water flows into the air-pump.
Patent GB-190812566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ladders.
Inventor: JONES WALTER
Filed: 1908-06-11
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 12,566. Jones, W. June 11, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Ladders are provided with adjustable feet B, B<1>, which slide in clips attached to the ladder sides. Cords 2, which are secured to opposite ends of a bar 3 sliding on a rod 4 fixed to the ladder sides, pass through holes s in the ladder sides and then through holes in the feet, the cords then being knotted. By this means the ladder is easily adjusted on sloping ground. In the case of a stepladder, the feet E for the back supports are provided with pivoted books 8 engaging knots in a cord 5, which passes through a bar 6 and then through hooks 7 on the top of the back supports. A plate 3a sliding on a rod 4a is secured to the free ends of the cord 5.
Patent GB-190815040-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical Feeding Apparatus for Machines for Closing Metal Containers.
Inventor: WILZIN ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-07-15
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 15,040. Wilzin, A. July 29, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Metal, sheet, seaming.-Feed apparatus for machines for closing metal containers, adapted to hold the container and its cover in proper relation until the moment of closure, comprises double clamps A, B, Fig. 2, adapted to engage the container and its cover and to translate them to a vertically movable ram t<1> beneath the stoppering- mandrel s, and a plunger w working through the mandrel and adapted to rise at the same time as the ram, so that the container and its cover are imprisoned between the plunger and the ram until engaged by the stoppering-devices. The clamps do not release the container and cover until the cover is engaged by the plunger. Each clamp comprises lower jaws a, a', Fig. 3, to grip the container, and upper jaws b, b<1> adapted to grip the cover, and is carried by plates d, d<1> resting on the table of the machine and jointed to arms e, e<1> integral with sleeves f, f<1> The sleeves are connected by a rod and cranks, so that the opening and closing of the jaws may be effected by a single vertical rod and a cam on the main shaft j. The rod works on a short shaft l, Fig. 4, carried by the sleeve f, and this allows for the translation of the jaws, which is effected by means of a cam r and a lever p through a rod o and arms m, m<1> connected to the sleeves f, f<1>. The plunger w is operated by a cam x on a shaft y geared to the main shaft j. In operation, the container is placed by hand in a clip z from which it is taken by the clamp A. The clamp B is originally unoccupied, but on the return movement of the clamps it seizes the container previously liberated by the clamp A, and on the next forward movement carries it to the ram t. The two clamps enable the machine to work without intermission, but a single clamp may be used if desired.
Patent GB-190819741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Die Stocks.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1908-09-19
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 19,741. Thompson, W. P. [Roth & M³ller.] Sept. 19. Stocks and dies.-A die-stock of the type in which the dies are simultaneously adjusted by a mutual wedge action has the cutting-dies, which may be of prismatic form, in separate slide jaws. The dies d are attached by screws to the wedge slide jaws f and are held in place by a bevelled cover-plate h fitting in undercut edges i in the body a and fixed by a support p with a bevelled front end, which is adjusted by a split nut r moving on one of the pins which receive the handles, and fixed in position by a wing-nut q. The dies are adjusted by a pinion and toothed disk, the latter being slotted to receive a pin on one of the wedge-pieces. The pinion is carried on. the pin n, Fig. 2, which may be provided with a scale, a similar scale being also provided on the cover-plate. The work guides s are mounted on the lower part t of the body and lie close behind the dies d. The jaws are operated by the other nut r' which engages a bent-up part u, and are released from the work by a slide x, the two jaws being connected together and to the slide by links y, Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190900790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Ascertaining the Distance of an Object from a Sighting Point.
Inventor: CURTIS ALBERT CHARLES
IPC: G01C3/02
Filed: 1909-01-12
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 790. Curtis, A. C. Jan .12. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Range-finders.-The instrument described in Specification 4351/08 is made suitable for position-finding &c. by employing azimuth curves f as well as range curves e.
Patent GB-190901148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Producing a Solution of Ammoniacal Cupric Oxide.
IPC: C08B1/00
Filed: 1909-01-16
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 1148. British Cellulose Syndicate, and Mertz, V. E. Jan. 16. Ammonium compounds containing copper.- Stable solutions of ammoniacal cupric oxide are obtained by the use of organic hydroxyl compounds such as glycerol, acetol, or potassiumsodium or other tartrates and the provision of an excess of oxygen by the addition of a persalt such as ammonium persulphate.
Patent GB-190909526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney and Ventilating Shaft Tops.
Inventor: LINKLETER JAMES
IPC: F23L17/10
Filed: 1909-04-22
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 9526. Linkleter, J. April 22. Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops.-The top of the uptake within a vertically - bladed revolving cowl B, is provided with fixed vertical blades F. The c o w l revolves on a central spindle A within a tube fixed within a conical lubricator C, carried by the fixed, blades F, and is supplied with oil through a hole O. Driving- pockets P may be provided at the top or bottom of the cowl.
Patent GB-190921344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filters for Aerated or other Water.
Inventor: COMRIE JAMES ORR
IPC: B01D29/23
Filed: 1909-09-18
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 21,344. Comrie, J. O. Sept. 18. Bag filters; filters with hollow filtering- elements.-A filter, specially adapted f o r use in connexion with aerated-water machines, comprises a casing a containing openended concentric perforated cylinders c, d, having fabric filtering-material wound round between them. Tight joints are made at the top and bottom by means of rubber disks g, f. Water enters through perforations j in a globular nozzle i, and leaves by a branch l. The casing may have a tin lining b.
Patent GB-190922711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dish Washing Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: A47L15/34
Filed: 1909-10-05
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 22,711. Thompson, W. P., [Curran, M.]. Oct. 5. Dishes, washing. - A dish-washing machine comprises a pair of wheels C rotatably mounted on a tank A and adapted to support freely between them a number of trays for the articles. The trays or their holders may be suspended from pins D by means of resilient hangers F. As an alternative, the hangers may be shaped to hook over cross-rods K and to serve as handles. The wheels may be rotated by a belt or by a crankhandle L; detents 0 may be employed to prevent motion. The trays may be lifted from the tank by means of a rotatable rod R carrying a pulley T, cord U, and hooks W.
Patent GB-190923668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for the Preparation of Elastic Products and Substitutes for Natural Lacquers or Varnishes, and Products Obtained thereby.
Inventor: TURCAT LEON CLEMENT THEOPHILE
Filed: 1909-10-15
Granted: 1910-10-17
Abstract: 23,668. Turcat, L. C. T., and Nuth, G. Oct. 16, 1908, [Convention date]. Samples furnished. Varnishes.-Compounds suitable as varnishes are produced by the action of ammonia, or an amine, or by the successive action of different amines, upon the reaction products of disulphur dichloride, dibromide, or diiodide with fatty oils, sulphurized or oxidized fatty oils, or greases, containing glycerides of unsaturated fatty acids, either in the presence or absence of an agent such as sodium acetate which facilitates the reaction. The products are polymerized by heat or oxidizing-agents or both, and either before or after slight vulcanization. The polymerized products may then be further vulcanized. The products may be mixed either before or after vulcanization with oils, sulphurized oils, glycerine, paraffin, vaseline, waxes, anthracene, &c.