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Patent GB-190702416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Alternating Current Instruments and Appliances employed therewith
Inventor: SUMPNER WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1907-01-31
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 2416. Sumpner, W. E. Jan. 31. Current and energy meters.-An electro-magnet or transformer, especially for use in connexion with an alternating-current watt-meter &c., such as is described in Specification No. 24,605, A.D. 1904, is provided with an auxiliary winding b, connected to a condenser c, in order to obtain a phase difference of exactly 180 degrees between the applied and reactive electromotive forces of the electro-magnet, Fig. 3, or between the currents in the primary a and the secondary a<1> of the transformer, Fig. 5. The winding b may be connected with the main winding. Phase errors may be so corrected in any apparatus. For adjusting on circuits of different frequencies, the condenser may be of variable capacity, or may be connected to different parts of the auxiliary winding. The condenser circuit does not require readjustment for changes in the electric properties of the secondary circuit a' of a transformer. Subsidiary phase errors may be taken into account by over or under correcting.
Patent GB-190704113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Post Card Albums.
Inventor: ALDERMAN THOMAS WALTER
Filed: 1907-02-19
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 4113. Alderman, T. W. Feb. 19. Picture mounts.-The leaves of post-card albums are each provided with a set of slits so that six cards of usual size can be placed thereon in either vertical or horizontal position. Fig. 1 shows a leaf having the slits a, a', b arranged so that the slits a, a' hold the six cards in horizontal position in two vertical rows of three cards, while the slits a', b hold the six cards in vertical position in three vertical rows of two cards. In each case, the slits a or b not in use are hidden by the cards placed in the other slits.
Patent GB-190706315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thrashing and Winnowing Machines.
Filed: 1907-03-15
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 6315. Clayton & Shuttleworth, and Cook, W. March 15. Drawings to Specification, Winnouing-machines.-In the first dressing apparatus of thrashing and winnowing machines, the fan is provided with an additional outlet delivering a blast beneath an adjustable corn riddle, which may be of the type described in Specification No. 13,345, A.D. 1906. The blast may be controlled by a valve. The invention may be applied to the machines described in. Specifications No. 3710, A.D. 1895, and No. 3074, A D. 1905.
Patent GB-190706858-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bracket and Spring Attachment, for use with Bicycle Lamps, and the like.
Inventor: MAKEPEACE CHARLES WILLIAM HENR
Filed: 1907-03-22
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 6858. Makepeace, C. W. H. March 22. Velocipede lamps ; lamp brackets.-An attachment for bicycle, motor, &c. lamps, which is adapted to prevent vibration and at the same time to allow the lamp to be set at any angle, consists of a curved flat steel spring a, Fig. 1, to which the lamp is attached by means of a slotted box and a thumb-screw j, Fig. 4. One end c of the spring a is turned up, and is passed through a slot d in the spring a to form a spring catch, which engages a slot in the bracket f, from which it may be released by pressing on the curled end e of the catch. The end e, as shown in Fig. 4, may be straight instead of curled. The catch c is in each case formed with a stop c<1>.
Patent GB-190711583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Candy Pulling Machines.
Inventor: STEANE ARTHUR JAMES
Filed: 1907-05-17
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 11,583. Steane, A. J. May 17. Confectionery or sweetmeats.-A machine for pulling candy comprises a frame A and a standard B ; the standard carries a bearing b for a shaft c on which is mounted an oscillating arm C. This arm carries the pins D, and is actuated through a connecting rod e by a crank E, which is driven by a belt G through gearing F. Pivoted to the bottom of the frame is a long arm H, carrying a pin J and actuated through a connecting-rod k by a crank K, which is mounted on the same shaft as the crank E. In order to vary the stroke of the arm H, the rod k is adjustably secured in a slot in the crank K, and similar slots in the ends of the arms C enable the distance between the pins D to be varied.
Patent GB-190717600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Kettles and other Cooking Vessels.
Inventor: CROSS WALTER
Filed: 1907-08-01
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 17,600. Cross, W. Aug. 1. Kettles ; saucepans &c.-Kettles, saucepans, and other cooking,vessels are provided with two or more concave sides c, so that adjacent vessels e, g,f can be placed as shown, to economize space.
Patent GB-190722463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Straw and other Hats.
Inventor: WRIGHT FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-10-11
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 22,463. Wright, F. Oct. 11. Brims; straw hats.-Within the unstiffened hollow brim of a straw or like hat is placed an elastic or flexible insertion of woven wire which extends in the interior of the hat a certain distance up the unstiffened crown portion ; the hat is thus enabled to conform to the shape of the head. The double brim has upper and lower portions b, b<1>, the lower portion being turned round within the hat as shown at b<3>. In the L-shaped space so formed is placed a woven tubular structure a, which may be of aluminium, brass, or iron or steel wire or ribbon which may be suitably treated to prevent oxidation, pressed into the requisite L-shape. The ends of the insertion within the crown of the hat may be secured to the crown by suitable means.
Patent GB-190723335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cartridge Pockets or Holders
Inventor: FISHER WILLIAM CHAMBERLAIN
Filed: 1907-10-22
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 23,335. Fisher, W. C. Oct. 22. Ammunition receptacles.-The bottoms of cartridge pockets are reinforced b y means of a metallic or other rigid or flexible piece 8 which may be corrugated to retain the ends of the cartridges in position, and may receive a covering 7, 6. When the pocket has a partition 2, this may be formed of double-ply fabric, which is undoubled at the lower end to form the covering 7, 6.
Patent GB-190726804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illuminated Glove and Hosiery Holders
Inventor: GRAUPNER ALEXANDER PAUL
Filed: 1907-12-04
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 26,804. Graupner, A. P. Dec. 4. Displaying; lay-figure and like stands.-An illuminated glove and hosiery holder comprises a hollow form a of glass or other transparent material shaped to the article, a metal cap c fixed to the end of the form, and a rod mounted in the cap and provided at its end with a clamp b. In the case of a glove holder, the arm and band portion only may be hollow, and the thumb may be separate from and secured to the hand. To increase the illuminating effect, the rear or under portion may be silvered, and in such a case only the front portion of the form may be transparent.
Patent GB-190801010-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Taking Measurements of the Body.
Inventor: BRAUNSTEIN HUGO
Filed: 1908-01-15
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 1010. Braunstein, H., and Ollrogg, E. Jan. 15. Measuring for.-A measuring-device for use in cutting-out garments is constructed so that the difference between normal and abnormal measurements, such as those of a person who is corpulent, inclined, or too upright, is ascertained by positive graduation. It consists of a scale a for the middle. of the back, and three adjustable cross-scales b, c, d, the last of which is telescopic. Slides e, f forming the armhole are mounted on the scale c, while on the scales c, d is adjustably secured a measure g for the front of the coat. The slide e is in two parts e, h, adjustable towards and away from each other on a rod i. The part.,h is situated on the scale b, and has pivoted to it a scale k, which, together with a scale l, forms the measure for the back of the shoulder. The scales k, l are adjustably connected by a third scale m. The slide f is provided with a scale n, and is slotted to accommodate an adjustable curved piece o, on which are seated pivoted scales p, p<1> for the front of the shoulder. The scale p<1> has pivoted to it a scale q for the neck-opening, which scale carries a curved measure r for the bust. The measures g, r are provided with cheeks or gauges t, s, which indicate respectively the corpulency of the abdomen, and the inclined or other attitude of the body. All the parts are made of sheet metal or other light strong material. In use, the apparatus is adjusted to the body, and shows directly the measurements necessary for the proper cutting-out of the article. Certain conventions and standards of measurements, which are enumerated in the Specification, are used with the apparatus ; for example, differences in chest and waist measure - ments of an abnormal as compared with a normal person are referred to as so many degrees of corpulency, which number is indicated on the gauge t. Certain adjustments are then made, after which the measurements may be read off directly from the various scales of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190802542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Garden and other Syringes and in the Nozzles for same.
Inventor: WYATT THOMAS
Filed: 1908-02-05
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 2542. Wyatt, T., and McNab, W. Feb. 5. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Hand - pumps syringes.-A syringe of the type in which the water is drawn in through a tube passing through the handle is fitted with a two-way nozzle by means of which a spray or single jet of water may be obtained. The hollow piston B, Fig. 2, has a leather flap valve K at the front end and a ferrule D at the other end, by means of which it is connected to a flexible tube E leading to the water supply. A delivery valve L is fitted at the front end of the syringe A, which is screwthreaded to receive the nozzle shown separately in Fig. 3. A three-way tap Q leads the water by a passage 3 or 4 to the rose M or jet M' respectively. A suction rose F, formed in two parts and provided with a valve G and strainer, Fig. 11, is fitted at the foot of the flexible tube E.
Patent GB-190809635-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Name Plate for Hats, Caps, and the like
Inventor: SERNE LEON
Filed: 1908-05-04
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 9635. Serne, L. May 4. Attaching name-plates.-A metal name-plate a, in which single letters are slid between parallel grooves a<1> and held in position by a stop a<2> and a clip a<3>, is provided with perforated ears a<5> whereby the plate can be attached by nails, screws, or the like.
Patent GB-190813257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Furnaces.
Inventor: HELBERGER HUGO
Filed: 1908-06-22
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 13,257. Helberger, H. June 22. Crucibles. - The middle part of a graphite crucible, to be heated by the passage through it of electric current, is made thinner, as shown, or the middle part may be made of a mixture consisting of 6 parts of clay and 2 of graphite, and the ends of 6 parts of clay and 4 of graphite. The inner surface of the crucible may have carbon removed by heating it and applying a blast of oxygen ; or it may be treated with molten silicates, or a mixture of nitric acid and potassium chlorate. These crucibles are suitable for melting metals.
Patent GB-190814901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for use on Cycles, Motor Cycles, and Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: WEARHAM GORDON AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1908-07-14
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 14,901. Wearham, G. A., Riley, T., and Ives, H., [trading as Coventry Garage and Wheel Co.]. July 14. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Brakes.-In disk brakes for cycles, motor-cycles, and motor-vehicles, one disk is gripped by means of cam mechanism between two others with equal pressure on both sides so as to obviate end thrust. In the form shown, the rotating disk A is secured to the wheel spokes by means of a flange B and a ring D. The spindle E is either of non-circular cross-section or it is provided with a key so that the boss G of a disk F can slide upon it. A second disk H is mounted on the boss G which is of non-circular cross-section and the two disks are pressed apart by a spring J. Screwed upon the end of the boss G is a collar K having a cam-surface, consisting of one or more inclines, which engages with a similar surface on a cam M provided with a lever N. When the lever N is turned, both disks F, H are brought with equal pressure against the disk A.
Patent GB-190815337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Acetylene Generator and Torch.
Inventor: JENKINS ALEXANDER FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-07-20
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 15,337. Jenkins, A. F. July 20. Acetylene and like lamps.-In a combined acetylene generator and torch, a removable and rotatable discharge pipe 11 is loosely assembled on the outlet pipe 10 leading from the generator, the joint being water-sealed by water in the tank 3. The pipe 11 carries the' burner ; and may be provided with a thumb-screw or other means for fixing it in any desired position. The upper end of the pipe may have hinged or jointed connexions to permit further adjustment of the burner, or may be connected by rubber piping to a burner at a distance.
Patent GB-190816333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Generators.
Inventor: BECHEVOT ALBERT
Filed: 1908-08-01
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 16,333. Bechevot, A. Aug. 1. Producers.-A metallic combustion chamber 4 having spiral vaporizing.channels 6 is provided with a truncated conical part 5, which, together with a separate perforated plate 9, supports the fuel. The lower edge of the chamber 4 is sealed in an annular trough 8, and openings 7 are provided to allow air and steam to pass to the fire. The overflow from the trough passes to the ash-pit.
Patent GB-190817067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, the Pins or Supports for the Saddles or Seats of Cycles and the like.
Inventor: DOSSETTER WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1908-08-13
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 17,067. Dossetter, W. J. Aug. 13. Saddle-supports. - In an anti-vibration saddlesupport, the horizontal pin a of the support is made in two parts hinged at d and formed with arms e,f, between which is placed a spring member, preferably consisting of two springs g secured to the arms by bolts j. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that saddles or seats without the ordinary springs may be used.
Patent GB-190818426-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and relating to Dobbies for Looms.
Inventor: KUTTRUFF KARL
Filed: 1908-09-02
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 18,426. Kuttruff, K., and Frefel, J., [trading as Kuttruff & Frefel]. Sept. 2. Loom dobbies ; shedding-motions.-The healds or leaves are connected by cords passing over pulleys 22, Fig. 1, to projections 19 on lifting - rods 18, which are arranged in two horizontal groups, the draw-bars in the upper group being situated above the spaces between the draw-bars in the lower group. The draw-bars are guided in slots in cross-bars 3, 44, and are positioned by needles 38<a>, 38<b> and a pattern cylinder 36, so that certain of them may be acted upon by rods 17 connected to rails 6, which are reciprocated by lever mechanism from a shaft 9 oscillated by lever mechanism 10, 11 from the loom crank. Corresponding healds are thereby raised. The draw-bars are provided with adjustable rings 20. The pattern cylinder is mounted in inclined grooves 37 in rails 25, and is secured in position therein by a cotter 42. The rails are provided with extensions 26 carrying pulleys 27, which are in contact with cams 29 on toothed segments 30. These segments are engaged by racks 32 connected to the driving- cranks 12 on the shaft 9, so that the rails 25 are caused to rise and fall, weights being hung from eyes 41 on the rails. The cylinder is turned at each descent by means of ratchet-and-pawl mechanism. To operate certain healds in pairs, one being raised when the other falls, such healds A, B, Fig. 3, are connected by strings 21<c> and 21<d> respectively, to pins x<1>, y', Figs. 3 and 4, in grooves a<1>, b<1> of pulleys 23, which are provided with other pins x, y fastened to strings 21<a>, 21<b> connected to the rods 18. The healds may be unequally weighted so as normally to assume the position shown, the position being reverse by operating the upper rod 18 and thus turning the pulley in counter-clockwise direction. In this case, operation of the lower rod 18 may be dispensed with. The healds may be equally weighted, both the upper and lower rods being then operated.
Patent GB-190819755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspension Fittings for Inverted Gas Burners, applicable for other purposes.
Inventor: MITTON DAVID
Filed: 1908-09-21
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 19,755. Mitton, D. Sept. 21. Globe-holders.-A globe-holder for inverted incandescent gas lamps and for electric lamps comprises a fixed ring a provided with tumbler catches, which are released by inclined or curved faces on a second rotatable ring h, the rotation of the latter being'facilitated by means of projecting finger. pieces on both'rings a, h. In one form, the catches consist of bell-crank levers d; Fig. 2, and the rotatable ring h, arranged between the fixed ring a and the vertical arms of the lever d, is provided with curved or doubly-inclined outwardly-projecting pieces j for operating the levers. The horizontal arms of the levers engage under the globe flange when the globe is raised into position, and are preferably inclined on their upper side or are provided with antifriction disks or the like. In a second form, the catches comprise ordinary double-armed levers, the outer arms of which bear against the edge of the ring h, which is 'formed with camsurfaces. In a third form, the catches consist of three-armed levers p, r, q, Fig. 8, two arms p, q engaging above and below the globe ring, and the third arm r engaging with the edge of the ring h which, in this case, is only inclined or curved in one direction. According to the-Provisional Specification, rotatable star-wheels may replace the tumbler catches, and may be looked in position by spring pieces preferably carried by a rotatable ring. The tumbler catches, or rotatable rings, may be carried by a single expansible frame, ring, or wire with overlapping ends. The horizontal arms of the tumbler catches may be retained in their normal position by springs.
Patent GB-190821364-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stand or Support for Umbrellas and the like.
Inventor: SAWTELL ANNIE
Filed: 1908-10-09
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 21,364. Sawtell, A. Oct. 9. Displaying.-A stand for displaying umbrellas, sticks, &c. comprises hooks or loops 3, 4, one passing under and the other over the stick 1 of the umbrella &c. This holder is held by a stem 5 attached to a socket 6, which is adjustably secured to a stand 7, Fig. 1 ; or it may be held by a socket 9 formed on a bolt 10 which is free to turn axially and can be adjusted vertically. A number of these holders 2 can be used on one socket and may hold the umbrellas &c. at various angles.
Patent GB-190824776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Latches.
Inventor: MCKENZIE HENRY
IPC: E05B63/14
Filed: 1908-11-18
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 24,776. McKenzie, H., and Tivendale, W. Nov. 18. Locks, key and permutation.-In a permutation key lock, the levers c are pivoted to a corresponding number of plates d mounted on a screw pin e passing transversely through the casing, the screw being caused to clamp the plates in any position they may be put into by a key acting on the levers when the screw is loosened. By this means, the levers can be adjusted to suit different keys. In changing the combination, a pin is placed through a hole i in the back end of the bolt, and, after the screw e has been loosened, the new key is inserted and turned until the pin comes into contact with the lock casing. In this position the bolt stump b<2> is in the narrow entrance of the lever gatings, and the screw e can be again clamped. A handle may also be used to withdraw the bolt, pins h<2> thereon engaging recesses b<4> in the bolt, and cam-pieces h<3> raising the levers to their correct positions.
Patent GB-190827019-A (GB)
Title: Supports or Rests for Motor Bicycles.
Inventor: BARSBY WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-12-12
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 27,019. Barsby, W. J. Dec. 12. Motor road vehicles.-In supports for motorbicycles the footboards a, hinged at their front end to a horizontal transverse bar or tube b upon the frame, are held in their normal raised position by means of springs and are provided on the underside with castor wheels or rollers e to make contact with the ground when the footboards are depressed, transverse displacement of the boards being prevented by means of guides i on the boards engaging vertical bars h fixed to the machine. The bars h are secured to a horizontal transverse member g, their lower ends being braced or connected by a cross tube or bar (not shown). For retaining the supports in operative position, sleeves j<*> upon rods are adapted to be turned by handles l to bring projections k into engagement with the guides i. Means may also be provided to lock each footboard in its raised position, while other means, such as a stop, upon the footboard or the frame may be used to hold the footboards when lowered. As shown, the springs are arranged at the hinges q of the footboards. According to the Provisional Specification, (1) means for fixing the footboards at their lowest, normal, or other point may be provided ; (2) for raising each board or keeping it in the raised position, a spring or the like is attached thereto and to the frame ; (3) to hold each board at its lowest point, a rod pivoted to the board is adapted to be swung beneath a stop or cross-piece.
Patent GB-190827034-A (GB)
Title: Chemical Electrolytic Process for Cleaning Metal Objects to be Galvanised or Nickelled.
Inventor: VOLLERT HERMANN
Filed: 1908-12-12
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 27,034. Vollert, A. H. Dec. 12. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Pickling metals by.-Metal objects to be galvanized or nickelled are cleaned by rubbing with saw-dust and the like, and rinsing in benzine or caustic lye, and are then placed in a bath consisting, for objects not made of copper, of a solution of 1 kg. of caustic potash in 10 litres of water, the anode being of carbon ; for copper objects, cupric potassium cyanide is added to the bath, and the anode used is a copper plate ; a current at a pressure of from 10 to 30 volts is maintained for two or three minutes. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 2545, A.D. 1868, No. 17,672, A.D. 1906, and Nos. 4336 and 25,553, A.D. 1907.]
Patent GB-190902937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Jackets and in Fan Standards for use with Hot Air Engines and the like.
Inventor: JOST CARL
IPC: F24F7/007
Filed: 1909-02-06
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 2937. Jost, C. Feb. 6. Driving-gear and standards for centrifugal fans. A portable stand, having a fan and a hot-air engine mounted thereon, has the hollow vertical standard 9 made in sections connected by water-tight joints so that it can be utilized as a reservoir for the jacket-water of the hotair engine 1. The reservoir inlet at the top section of the standard is provided with a recessed lip 12 to prevent splashing of the water during transit of the apparatus. A coiled pipe 15 is wound round the exterior of the engine cylinder and has one end connected to the base of the reservoir at 14; the other end is connected to a pipe 17 coiled round the standard and entering the reservoir near the upper end. A modified form of cooling-jacket comprises two pipes wound spirally side by side round the engine cylinder. The fan 2 is mounted at the end of a solid horizontal detachable arm 13 fixed to the standard, and is driven by a belt 3. The belt is tensioned by a pulley 4 on the end of a pivoted arm 5 provided with a counterweight 8. One method of connecting the sections of the standard, by inserting an india - rubber washer 11 between them, is shown in Fig. 2, but the sections may be screwed together or connected by a positive locking-arrangement. The whole apparatus may be mounted on castors or wheels.