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Patent GB-190604575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Elastic Wheels.
Inventor: GARCHEY LOUIS ANTOINE
Filed: 1906-02-24
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 4575. Garchey, L. A. Nov. 18, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Spring wneels.-A hub in two parts separated by elastic packing is provided with ultimate direct-driving stops. The inner part c has flangesf, each passing between two flaoges on the outer part d to prevent lateral displacement, ball bearings being used. The elastic packing e is of rubber and may be formed with a tubular cavity, or transverse cylindrical channels, the faces of the hub parts enclosing it being formed with a series of transverse recesses m, n, Fig. 2, to provide a driving-connexion. A positive drive is obtained by pins t in the flanges f, carrying collars u which are enclosed in gaps s in the flanges of the other part. In a modification, the two parts are corrugated or recessed internally to receive rubber balls in compression.
Patent GB-190605462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Button Hole Sewing Machine Clamps.
Inventor: KIEWICZ JOHN
Filed: 1906-03-06
Granted: 1907-03-06
Abstract: 5462. Kiewicz, J. March 6. Buttonhole-sewing machines.-Relates to a cloth clamp for putting the work under tension so that the button-hole readily opens when cut. The base-plate 25, Fig. 1, of the clamp is slotted down the centre, and on each side of the slot are arranged fabric-supporting arms 39,40. The arms are free at the end shown uppermost in Fig. 1, and each is bent np at the other end to embrace a horizontal pivot pin 29, Figs. 1 and 4. The arms are thus capable of lateral displacement by a cam plate 44 on a lever 42 which is pivoted between the arms at 43. To cause the lever 42 to spread the arms 39, 40, a slanting projection 42<1>, Figs. 1 and 4, on it is actuated by an arm 34<1> of a lever 34 pivoted to a fixed point 35 on the base-plate. The fabric is gripped independently on to each arm by pressers 32, 33 mounted on V-springs 30, 31, of which the upper arms are directly engaged by the lever 34 and the apices passed over the pivot 29. By lifting the lever 34 to the position of rest shown in Fig. 3, the presses are clamped down on to the fabric, the arms 39, 40 simultaneously separated, and the pressers by virtue of their pivotal engagement with the horizontal pin 29 enabled to shift laterally with the arms. The fabric being thus stretched, the sewing operation is proceeded with, the clamp being guided during the process by a cam with semicircular groove 53 and radial ends 54. A pin 46 takes into the groove and may be raised by a hand-lever 47 with a notch which is entered by the edge of a disk 48 on the pin.
Patent GB-190606151-A (GB)
Title: Improved Table Game of Foot Ball.
Inventor: RICHARDSON-JONES MICHAEL ANGEL
Filed: 1906-03-14
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 6151. J o n e s, M. A. Richardson-. March 14. Games imitating football.-A table game of football is played on a board a divided into squares as shown. At each end of the board is provided a goal-kick line b with a goal C inside. Certain squares marked 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 represent obstructions, and are marked " off side," " penalty," " foul," " hands," &c., while squares 31 are penalty squares, and the central square 1 is the point of kick-off. Four dice are used, two white, one red, and one blue, and the ball is moved as determined by the throw of the dice in accordance with the rules of the game.
Patent GB-190606974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Divided or Compound Rails for Tramways and Street Railways.
Inventor: HORSFALL WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-03-23
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 6974. Horsfall, W. March 23. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Rails. - A compound rail for tramways or street railways, of which the tread portion may be easily renewed, c o m prises two angle-irons s B, C fastened together by rivets E, bosses or washers D keeping them the right distance apart. When placed in position, the flanges rest on packings (not shown) laid on the concrete bed A, so that slurry or liquid cement may be run in between the angle-bars and under the flanges and allowed to set level with the upper surface of the bosses D. The rail cap F has a web H the whole length of the rail, and of such depth that it may rest on the bosses D and cement K. It is secured by bolts J, and recesses I in the under surface help to keep the bars B, C together.
Patent GB-190621954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Starting Automobile Motors or the like.
Inventor: LETOMBE LEON ABEL CELER
Filed: 1906-10-04
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 21,954. Letombe, L. A. C. Dec. 11, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. [Addition to abridgment on page 350.] The Specification in the original form published under the Act of 1901 also states that starting may be effected by a fluid under pressure which is supplied from steel gas cylinders, a supply station, a small compressor worked by the motor, or from the cylinders of the motor itself while running. The compressed fluid is stored in reservoirs and may either be delivered to an auxiliary motor or supplied directly to the motor. The cylinders of the motor have a non-return valve a. An adjustable screw b enables the valve a to be rendered inoperative. The chamber c of the valve a is connected by a tube d with a reservoir e. A. spindle valve f enables the reservoir to be closed. A pipe h leads from the chamber g of the valves f to a distributor i. As shown in Fig. 1 (as originally filed) the compressed gas is delivered to an auxiliary motor k through the distributor i which enables the motor k to be in communication either with the reservoir or with the atmosphere. The starting shaft o of the principal motor has the usual starting handle. The driving connexion between the small motor and the starting shaft is provided with a single acting ball or ratchet clutch. A small piston q is connected by a pipe t and the distributor i with the reservoir e and presses against a pivoted lever r which actuates at one end a member p adapted to diminish the engine compression and at the other end pushes the starting shaft o inwardly. The distributor i opens communication between the reservoir and the piston q before communication is made between the reservoir and the motor k. A modification is shown in Fig 2 (as originally filed) in which a cylinder u of great length and small diameter has a piston, the rod v of which is connected to a flexible cord v<1> which is connected to a drum w. The drum w is under the action of a spiral spring w<1> which tends to wind up the cable against the action of the piston. The rotation of the pulley w effects the starting of the engine. The cylinder u is connected to the distributor by a pipe x and has a small hole y through which the imprisoned air escapes forming a dash-pot. This subjectmatter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190625131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Working Aerating Bottle Filling and Corking Machines for Mineral Waters and the like.
Inventor: MASON SAMUEL GEORGE
Filed: 1906-11-08
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 25,131. Mason, S. G. Nov. 8. Bottling; corking. -Machines of the type described in Specifications No. 26,122, A.D. 1901, and No. 22,566, A.D. 1902, are operated by power instead of by hand. The main shaft A, Fig. 1, of the machine is driven from a constantly running band pulley B, through a reducing- gear D' ... D<4>, which is thrown into operation by a clutch F operated through the linkwork shown by depression of a treadle I<1>. When the treadle is released, the clutch is thrown out of gear by a spring K, and the machine stops.
Patent GB-190701126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney and Ventilating Shaft Tops.
Inventor: MOXSON FRANK
Filed: 1907-01-16
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 1126. Moxson, F. Jan. 16. Chimney and ventilating- shaft tops. - A hollow rectangular pyramid h, open at j, is surmounted by one or more tubes k, o and, together with inverted hollow cones r, q, is placed within a pot consisting of tubular sections e,f on a rectangular base a. The tubes k, o are made conical at their upper ends, as at l. Air entering the various portions of the pots by the openings d, m, p and the annular space g induces up-draught, while downdraught is prevented by the cones r, q, the cone r being truncated and open at the lower end.
Patent GB-190702409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Attaching Pads to Boots and Shoes, applicable also to Pads for Furniture.
Inventor: PLOWRIGHT WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-01-31
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 2409. Plowright, W. Jan. 31. Ferrules or tips.-A rubber pad a for the heels of boots and shoes. applicable also to pads for furniture, is made integrally with a flanged hoss b<l>, adapted to fit freely in a recess formed by a metal ring d and a washer f secured to the heel. To facilitate attachment, a notch c is made in the frame b<1> and a corresponding notch e is formed in the metal ring. The edges of the notches in the flange and ring may be slightly bevelled; or the ring may be dispensed with and the pad shown in Fig. 12 used. Non- rotary heels of the shape of the top lift are similarly attached and held in position by nails. The flange and ring may have more than one notch each, and in the case of fixed heels the notches may be considerably enlarged. The cavity behind the lip of the plate may be produced by making the inner portion of the plate stand out from the heel, and dispensing with the washer.
Patent GB-190704400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Carburetting Air by Means of Liquid Hydrocarbon.
Inventor: KELLER-KURZ FRANZ
Filed: 1907-02-22
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 4400. Kurz, F. Keller-. Feb. 22. Carburetting.-In a carburetted-air plant, the means for supplying air and hydrocarbon to the carburetting-chambers are controlled by the motion of the gas-holder, and actuated by a pressure medium. The gas-holder bell 1 is connected by a rod 44 with pistons 36, 37, the motion of which opens a pipe 23 to one or other of the two pipes 39, 39<1>, connected respectively to a source of pressure and to the atmosphere. When the bell 1 is in' its lowest position, the pressure medium enters the pipe 23 and actuates pistons 15, 18. The piston 15 raises a piston 14 in a cylinder 4, thereby drawing air through a pipe and valves 10, 11 in the carburetting-chambers 8, 9, any carburetted air above the piston 14 being forced through a pipe 2 into the holder 1. The piston 18 moves a piston 20, the stroke of which is adjustable, and forces a certain quantity of hydrocarbon through a pipe 58 to the carburettors 8, 9. The upward mntion of the pistons 15, 14 actuates a rod 52 pivoted to the rod 44, and thereby raises the pistons 36, 37 into the position shown in Fig. 2, and opens the pipe 23 to the atmosphere, whereupon the pistons 15, 14 fall. Carburetted air below the piston 14 passes through a pipe 3 to the holder, and carburetted air is drawn from the carburettors 8, 9 through a pipe 7 to the space above the piston 14. A spring 22 raises the pistons 20, 18, and a further charge of hydrocarbon is drawn from the tank 26 through the valve-chamber 25. The descent of the holder 1 causes the reversal of the pistons 36, 37, through the contact-device 64 and rod 44, and the series of operations is repeated. A tube 28 indicates the level of the liquid in the tank 26, and the carburetted air passes away by a pipe 70.
Patent GB-190706089-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Game.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1907-03-13
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 6089. Williams, J. E. March 13. Games played with projectiles and goals.-A game apparatus comprises a goal formed with an horizontal bar a supported by vertical pieces b, c, the latter of which is adapted to be moved horizontally along the bar a to vary the width of the goal. A missile e, which takes the form of a dented celluloid or like ball, is propelled towards the goal by flipping or otherwise, and is arrested by a folding barrier or screen d.
Patent GB-190712626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Heating Liquids.
Inventor: JUNKERS HUGO
Filed: 1907-05-31
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 12,626. Junkers, H. May 31. Heating liquids. -Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 13,113, A.D. 1902, in which the liquid is heated through heat - absorbing plates which are placed in the path of the heating-gases and abut at their ends upon the walls of double - walled liquid spaces. These doublewalled spaces are replaced by a shell upon which pipes, channels, &c. are formed or attached. Figs. 1 and 2 show a helically wound pipe 1 attached to the outside of a casing 2, within the upper part of which are heat absorbing plates 3. In a modification, the pipe is arranged on the inside of the casing which may be conical at its lower end. The windings of the coiled pipe may be closer at their upper end and may be placed between concentric cover shells fitted with heat-absorbing plates. The helical channel may be replaced by vertical or serpentine channels. In another arrangement, Fig. 13, the channels 34 are formed by shaping a portion of the heat-absorbing plates. The channels may be arranged diagonally or they may be divided so as to afford a larger heating-surface where the greatest transfer of heat occurs. Figs. 17 and 18 show a shell having channels on each side, the channels communicating through the openings 43. The shell may be reinforced by a strip of metal or by attaching U-shaped heat-absorbing plates at their bends to the shell. Large heating-apparatus may be built up of the units shown in Fig. 25 wherein the shell contains intersecting liquid channels 63. In other arrangements, the channels are partly enclosed by the curved ends of the plates ; or the plates may be recessed to receive the channels. The channels may also be formed entirely or partly by the plates.
Patent GB-190713479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving and Brake Gear for Motor Driven Machinery and the like.
Inventor: STRATTON FENTON FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-06-11
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 13,479. Stratton, F. F., and Perrett, A. L. June 11. Variable-speed and reversing gearing. - In a motor-vehicle, the change-speed and reversing gearing, the brakes, and the cut-off or throttle for the petrol &c. supply are all operated by a single lever. The motor shaft c carries a pinion g<11> driving a wheel k<11>, which is connected to a sliding countershaft i by internal keys projecting into long grooves j in the shaft. The propeller shaft d carries fast wheels for the high, intermediate, and low speeds, respectively, meshing with pinions 1, 2, 3, loose on the shaft i, and also a fourth wheel for reversing, geared to a loose pinion n<11>. The shaft i is provided with projecting keys m by means of which it may be clutched to any of the pinions 1, 2, 3, n<11>. The single operating-lever a<1> reciprocates a rod c' which is connected to the shatt i by a pivoted lever f. When the keys m are between the pinions 3, n<11> the rod c' serves to apply a brake r<1> to the shaft d through links q<1>, and simultaneously to cut-off or throttle the petrol supply through links a<2>. In the Provisional Specification, means are described for obtaining a direct drive. A clutch-part sliding on the propeller shaft is adapted to be slid into engagement with its counterpart on the motor shaft by a lever operated by the clutch keys on the sliding countershaft
Patent GB-190720567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Employing Signalling Devices for Incubators.
Inventor: MUECKE GEORG
Filed: 1907-09-16
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 20,567. M³cke, G. Sept. 16. Thermostats.-In an incubator provided with a temperature alarm for indicating when the natural heat of the eggs becomes too great, a thermometer 10 is mounted in a block 15 and is provided with a bent piece 14 resting on the eggs. The tube of the thermometer is provided with two contacts connected by the wires 11 to a battery 12 and alarm 13. The temperature of the incubator is regulated by a thermostat 6, which, when the mercury connects the two contacts, excites an electro-magnet 7 and raises a flap 8.
Patent GB-190720650-A (GB)
Title: Electric Furnaces.
Inventor: HARTENSTEIN HERMAN LEWIS
Filed: 1907-09-17
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 20,650. Hartenstein, H. L. Sept. 17. Electric furnaces.-An arc furnace is made airtight to prevent the combustion of the gases evolved, the electrodes 7, 8 being attached by holders to rack 11, 12, connected within the casing by flexible conductors 60, 61 to the supply mains. Each rack is movable longitudinally by a pinion on a shaft 22, and is supported by antifriction rollers in a carrier 13 capable of being oscillated by a sleeve 29 surrounding the pinion shaft. The pinion shaft and the sleeve are independently rotatable by external gearing. The melting-pot 1 may be supported on a truck 2; movable on rails 3 with inclined ends, in order to force the hearth into contact with the walls 4. The gases may be led away by a flue 6. Specification No. 20,651, A.D. 1907, is referred to.
Patent GB-190725200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Cards or Plates for Addressing or like Machines.
Inventor: FREY ERNEST HARMOUNT
Filed: 1907-11-13
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 25,200. Frey, E. H. Nov. 13. Addressing-machines.-A combined card-index and printing-plate suitable for use in an addressing- machine, or any printing-machine employing detachable printing-plates comprises a card 1, provided on one side with a metal printing-plate holder 2, the edges 8 of which are turned over the raised edges of the card. Longitudinal slots 3 in the metal plate have their edges 4 turned up to provide dovetailed slots, in which the printing-plates 6 may be readily inserted. The opposite edge of the card is reinforced with a bent metal strip 9, having the surface level with the printing-surface 6 and provided with lateral extensions 11 to support the card in vertical position upon the walls of a receiving-case, and an index tag T also forms part of the strip. When the cards are piled to fill the card receptacle in an addressing-machine, they rest level on the surfaces 6, 9, and the metal parts of one plate do not come into contact with the type of another card.
Patent GB-190725457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hollow Door-handles.
Inventor: GIBBONS FRANCIS JOSEPH JAMES
Filed: 1907-11-16
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 25,457. Gibbons, F. J. J. Nov. 16. Casting and moulding.-Hollow door knobs are cast with an aperture at the' stem end only, by casting in pairs and forming the cores a<3>, Fig. 2, in one piece. The cores are strengthened by wires c and are provided with vent holes d, d', which are made by placing wires in the core and extracting after drying. In a modification, the weight of the stem portion of the core is taken by lugs a<4>, Fig. 4, resting in prints in the mould. These lugs are strengthened by wires c', and, in a further modification, such lugs are made entirely of metal rods f, Fig, 6, riveted to plates e which are embedded in the core, and to which the wires c may be fixed.
Patent GB-190801578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Joints for Wind Screens of Motor Cars.
Inventor: MITCHELL HENRY HORACE
Filed: 1908-01-23
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 1578. Mitchell, H. H. Jan. 23. Pivot adjustments.-A hinged joint for the windscreens of motor - cars comprises a circular box A, which is preferably secured to the car and forms a bearing for a circular boss b<2> fixed to the screen frame. The parts are held together by a pin C, and can be locked in several positions by allowing a plunger D to engage one of a series of holes b<3> in the boss b<2>. The plunger is kept in engagement by a spring d<1>, and is held in an inoperative position by turning the operating-handle into a notch at the bottom end of the slot in which it works. The plunger D may be connected to a cable or lever system so as to be operated from any point of the car.
Patent GB-190802440-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Swivel Toasting Fork
Inventor: EVANS GEORGE
Filed: 1908-02-04
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 2440. Evans, G. Feb. 4, Toasting appliances.-A swivel toasting-fork is provided with stops to prevent the part carrying the bread &c. from turning more than is necessary for presenting both sides to the fire. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 2 a side view. The stops F, F' are provided on looped arms C, C' attached to the handle A, and prevent the hooks E, E<1> on the swivel D from rotating through more than a semicircle.
Patent GB-190804386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Mounting of Fan Casings on their Bearing Pedestals.
Inventor: DAVIDSON SAMUEL CLELAND
Filed: 1908-02-26
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 4386. Davidson, S. C. Feb. 26. Fans.-Relates to centrifugal-fan casings which are supported on the face of the bearing-pedestal by brackets of Z or U section. The casing d is secured to the face of the pedestal c by brackets made up of angle-irons a, b, and the invention consists in forming a foot e on the lower end of each bracket by bending out the end. The end may be stayed with angle-irons, or the foot may be formed separately. The bracket a, b may be of U or other section having two parallel flanges, so that an air space is left between the casing and pedestal to prevent overheating of the bearings. The two brackets may be formed as one continuous bar. The supporting-feet e may be used with a casing the angular position of which is variable. One of the feet may be dispensed with in cases where it would interfere with the flanged outlet. The feet may be attached to the floor or ceiling.
Patent GB-190810368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Windlasses.
Inventor: KELLY ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-05-13
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 10,368. Kelly, A., and Hansen, C. D. B. May 13. Windlasses.-Relates to ships' windlasses of the kind in which the cable-holder is connected to or disconnected from the driving - wheel at will by means of sliding pieces, and consists in an arrangement of parts in which two cable-holders, each fitted with a brake, are operated through gearing from a steam-engine fitted on the same base-plate. Fig. 2 is a plan showing the general arrangement. The wheel I is driven from the engine and can be locked to either of the cable-holders K by sliding bolts M shown in detail in Fig. 3. The bolts slide into recesses K<1> in the cable-holders, and can be retained in either position by a spring bolt N. Each cable-holder is fitted with a brake of the kind described in Specification No. 1269, A.D. 1900, the brakes L being operated in this case by handlevers L<1>.
Patent GB-190810901-A (GB)
Title: A Washer or Cooler for Freeing Gas from Tar or Dust and for Cooling the Gas.
Inventor: BURSTALL FREDERIC WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-05-20
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 10,901. Burstall, F. W. May 20. Scrubbers and washers.-In a rotary washer, the plates d, which are mounted on a shaft c, are alternately pierced one near the centre, and the next near the circumference. The containing-drum a is more than half full of water, and the plates are revolved at a speed sufficiently high to cause a tiquid seal to form between the edge of the plates and the drum. According to the Provisional Specification, pockets may be provided at each end of the drum for the recovery of the tar.