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Patent GB-190721221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Collapsible Trucks, Tables or Trays.
Inventor: COLLIS ALFRED
Filed: 1907-09-24
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 21,221. Collis, A., Vickery, F. W., and Stanton, G. Sept. 24. Hand-trucks.-Relates to tables, trucks, or trays adjustable in width and length, and described with reference to the paper-cutting machine described in Specification No. 17,257, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Cutting &c.], but applicable generally. The end bars 5, 6 of the frame are composed of two relatively slidable parts to allow the table to be adjusted in width, and the side bars 1, 2 and middle bar 3 are similarly formed to allow the table to be adjusted in length. The bars are connected by dovetailing 4 or telescopically. The ends of laths 7 forming the surface of the table are alternately fixed to the side bars 1, 2, and all the laths rest upon the middle bar 3. Supplementary laths with projections for engaging the sides of the table are provided for laying on the frame when this is extended in length. Flaps may be attached to the sides of the table. The table runs on wheels or castors 11.
Patent GB-190724658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Production of High Pressure Steam
Inventor: WILLIAMS EDWARD
Filed: 1907-11-07
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 24,658. Williams, E. Nov. 7. Instantaneous; superheaters, steam.-Relates to a constant-volume superheater into which water is injected and flashed into steam, and which is so arranged that there is no direct communication between the main generator and the motor. The apparatus takes the form of an ordinary flash boiler, and is provided with two valves ; the first opens to admit steam from the generator and then closes, thus isolating the steam, which is rapidly superheated at constant volume. Water is injected and flashes into superheated steam ; the second valve then opens, admitting the steam to the motor. The second valve then closes and the first opens, and the cycle is repeated. In general, each superheater supplies only enough steam for one stroke of the piston, and the superheaters are arranged in parallel branches of the main steampipe. The admission valves A, A<1>, Fig. 1, and the outlet valves B, B<1> of the two superheaters are actuated by the eccentric rods c. Escape valves g, g<1> are fitted to each section. Should the engine stop working, a governor h opens a valve and allows the apparatus to. communicate with the generator by way of the pipes i. If the valve B supplies the steam for the forward stroke, it is open for the first 180 degrees of the engine cycle and is closed for the period 180-360 degrees. During this time the valve A is shut ; it opens for the period 180-270 degrees and is then shut until 180 degrees of the next cycle have elapsed. Systems of working are described in which the apparatus is fitted to supply extra power to existing plant. In this case, water is drawn from the main boiler, is flashed into steam in the apparatus described, and then passes to an auxiliary engine and exhausts back into the main boiler. In another case, the main boiler is not fired, but is utilized as a regenerator or steam heat - accumulator, which supplies water for the apparatus described and receives the exhaust from the main engine. The invention may be applied to supplying turbines.
Patent GB-190724974-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spring Wheel.
Inventor: CASTAY MATHIEU
Filed: 1907-11-11
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 24,974. Castay, M. Nov. 14, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Spring wheels.- Wheels fitted with telescopic spokes containing helical springs working always in compression are characterized by the guiding of the rod part of thespoke k, l, Fig. 3, through the open opposite end s of the tubular part. The spokes, which are attached by lateral pivots as has been proposed, are secured by rings t, j<1>, Fig. 2, fixed by screws, the pins fitting into notches c. The rings t are guided into place by means of pins formed on the hub flanges. Each spoke part is formed with a block integral with the pivot pins. The rod l is formed with a shouldered part k, and is fitted with loose collars o, q enclosing the spring ; and at the guided end, a sleeve r is attached by a pin and locked by a collar r<1>
Patent GB-190727091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Indicating Leakages in Gas Pipes and the like.
Inventor: SCHWARZHAUPT ALBRECHT
Filed: 1907-12-07
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 27,091. Schwarzhaupt, A. Dec. 8, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Indicating leak. age.-An apparatus for indicating leak. age in gas pipes is placed in a pipe parallel to the main. Gas passing from 1 to 2 owing to a leakage beyond the apparatus encounters a disk valve 3. Before and behind the valve, side passages 6, 8 lead to opposite sides of a sensitive membrane 10. The difference of pressure caused by a flow through the valve lifts the membrane and completes an electric alarm circuit. In a modification, another membrane is placed across the side chamber immediately below the inlet 8, so that no gas can reach and injuriously act on the electric contacts.
Patent GB-190727142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wet Methods of Separating Metallic Compounds
Inventor: THWAITES JOHN HERBERT
Filed: 1907-12-09
Granted: 1908-12-09
Abstract: 27,142. Thwaites, J. H. Dec 9. Pigments.-Lithopone is prepared by precipitating a solution of zinc from which certain of the heavy metals have been removed by treatment with zinc sulphide, and zinc oxide, or carbonate. If a pure white pigment is desired, it is advisable to treat the zinc liquor with an alkali sulphide to remove any nickel and cobalt that may have escaped precipitation.
Patent GB-190728608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sewing Machine Attachments having Adjustable and Removable Guides for the Edge of the Goods and for Applying Braid, Welt, Piping and the like
Inventor: FLEIGEL BENJAMIN
Filed: 1907-12-30
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 28,608. Fleigel, B. July 11, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Sewing - machine attachments, securing ; cords, applying ; presser-feet.- An attachment is described which may be removed out of the way on a temporary interruption of the work, and replaced when required in the same position without readjustment. The attachment consists of two parts, an edge-gauge b<1> mounted on a shank b, and a tubular guideway c' carried by a shank c. The shank b enters a hole in an arm B' pivotally attached at B to a plate A fixed to the bed-plate of the machine. A spring clip is provided to hold the arm in position on the plate, and a stud is provided which releases the clip when depressed. The shank b is adjustably fixed in the arm B' by a bolt 4, and a collar 2 adjustably bolted on the shank is pressed against the arm so that the shank may be removed and returned to exactly the same position. Another sleeve 8 is carried by the shank and is bolted by the bolt 9 surrounded by the block 10, which is bored to receive the shank 12 of an auxiliary presser-foot f, which is held in operative or inoperative position by a screw 14. A screw 15 holds the block 10 in position on the screw 9. The shank c is similarly adjustably held in the arm c<1>, but no spring clip is necessary as the arm is held against the block A by the feed of the material. At the outer end of the shank, an upright flange c<2> is provided with screwthreads into which fit screws c<3>, which pass through slots c<4> in the flange c<5> of the plate c<6> carrying the guide c', which is thus vertically, horizontally, and angularly adjustable on the shank c. Figs. 1 and 3 show the attachment adjusted for making a lapseam, the cord e being sewn between two pieces of material h, h<1>, by a line of stitches 17, Fig. 6, the layer h<1> being then folded back and the seam 18 made. The attachment may also be adjusted to sew the California welt shown in Fig. 9.
Patent GB-190800005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stair-cases
Filed: 1908-01-01
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 5. Beevers, T., and Safety Tread Syndicate. Jan. 1. Slabs for stairs. Reinforced concrete slabs a are supported by lugs i, j and nosings h formed on metal risers g, which have their ends embedded in the structure of the building. The reinforcement consists of a grid-like structure formed of U-shaned metal troughs b transversely connected by bars c, - which are threaded through slots cut or punched out of the troughs. A grid is laid upside down in a mould with projecting ribs f, over which the troughs take, and concrete or cement is filled in. In repairing existing steps, a thinner slab is used with a front metal plate l to take the place of the nosing ; the bars c are secured to this plate. The slabs are secured by dowels or cement, or by dowels and cement.
Patent GB-190800227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for use with Incandescent Gas Lamps
Inventor: JACKSON SAMUEL ALBERT
Filed: 1908-01-04
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 227. Jackson, S. A. Jan. 4. Incandescent gas lamps. -The mantle f is supported from a deflector d, arranged above it and adjustably connected by a spring, rod c, asbestos cord, &c., to a bridge-piece b resting on the top of the chimney or globe. Projections g on, or holes in the deflector d, and projections on a ring e secured to the mantle, engage one another like a bayonetfastening ; or the proejections are connected together in a similar manner by a cage having slots in its upper and lower flanges, a space being left for the escape of the combustion products.
Patent GB-190803591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wheel Rims.
Inventor: KUHNEN HERMANN
Filed: 1908-02-17
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 3591. Kuhnen, H. Feb. 17. Felloes or rims.-In wheels of the kind in which a detachable rim part 3, Fig. 1, is connected to the fixed rim part 2 by screw bolts 7 carrying rotatable ferrules 6 with projecting dogs 5, sleeves 4 are used to receive at one part the screwed ends of the bolts, and are formed for the rest of their length with a smooth bore wider than the bolt stems. Flanges on the sleeves 4 are flattened at the parts where they bear on the fixed rim part, Fig. 2, to prevent turning. The dogs 5 enter registering slots 8, 9 on the fixed and detachable rim parts respectively, and may be made T-shaped, Fig. 3. The detachable rim part may be transversely divided, and may be used for holding a detachable tyre-carrying rim 10, or the two rim parts may themselves be provided with tyre-retaining beads.
Patent GB-190804973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hair Pads.
Inventor: DAWSON JAMES HENRY BISHOP
Filed: 1908-03-04
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 4973. Dawson, J. H. B., [Damon, R. H.]. March 4. Hair-pads.-Annular hair-rolls A are made of wire preferably braided, the ends being pivotally secured together or connected by a band such as C, Fig. 4. The rolls may be built in sections, as shown in Fig. 2, one only of which embodies the invention when this is sufficent to render the completed article elastic. Combs D may be attached to retain the pad in position upon the head. Specification No. 23,676, A.D. 1904, is referred to.
Patent GB-190805499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Milling Machines.
Inventor: VERNET ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-07-13
Granted: 1908-08-17
Abstract: 5499. Vernet, A. Feb. 7, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Milling. - Machines are provided with several tools capable of assuming their operative position in succession, and located with their axes in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the tool-holder and tangential to a circle concentric with that axis. The driving-mechanism is arranged so that only the tool in the operative position is driven. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the turret spindle head 5 is mounted in a head 20 angularly adjustable on a vertically movable saddle 17, and the drive is transmitted to a helical wheel 31 eccentrically mounted to drive only the spindle in the operative position. The turret is rotated by a pinion 36, Fig. 5, on a shaft provided with wheels 34, 38 for power and hand operation respectively, and controlled by a clutch sleeve 41 operated by a lever connected to the locking-bolt. The bowls on the forked end of the lever have considerable play in the groove 51, so that, after the bolt has been retracted and the power indexing started, the bolt may bear against the face of the turret without disengaging the clutch. When the next hole comes into position, the bolt is shot and the clutch is moved into engagement with the hand-operated wheel. The bolt has a tapered end and the indexing may be completed by hand, the play in groove 51 permitting the bolt to be retracted for this purpose without disengaging the clutch. A similar turret head is shown applied to the cross - slide of a machine of the planer type.
Patent GB-190807657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Fastening Boxes made from Cardboard Millboard and similar Material.
Inventor: HYDES HORACE
Filed: 1908-04-07
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 7657. Kydes, H. April 7. Paper, cardboard, and like boxes.-Boxes of cardboard and like material are provided with metal clips which may be moved so as to fasten the lids and keep them in position. Fig. 1 shows a box having a removable lid and a pair of staple-shaped clips A secured to the base in loops or slots B, so that the shorter upper arms a<1> can engage the lid and retain it in position. This clip can also be arranged so that the short arm engages with the bottom of the box. Fig. 4 shows a form of clip suitable for a box having a lid hinged at one side, the clip being secured to the front of the box by staples a' and the arm a<1> engaging the front of the lid. A pair of such clips may be used for a box with a removable lid. Clips of the staple shape, arranged to pivot, are also described with reference to the fastening of boxes of the above type and also to drawer-and-shell boxes. Fig. 9 shows a hookshaped clip having a projection a' adapted to engage a recess b in the lid of the box. Fig. 14 shows a swivelling clip applied to a box with a removable lid. Further modified forms of clip are described.
Patent GB-190811109-A (GB)
Title: Typewriter.
Inventor: FASOL FRANZ
Filed: 1908-05-22
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 11,109. Fasol, F. May 22. Typewriters.-In a typewriter in which a typewheel or segment 1 on a shaft 2 is set by means of a lever 5, index 10, and alining-rack 12, a link 20 of the hammer 8 is forked over two pins on a sleeve 14 depressed by the lever 5, so that the hammer is not actuated until the type-wheel is accurately positioned. In a modification, instead of the pin- and-fork connexion, the link 20 is normally held at a suitable distance below the sleeve 14, and, in order that the stroke of the hammer may be regulated, a second sleeve is screwed into the sleeve 14. The type-wheel is slidable on the shaft 2, and is attached to an arm 36 having fingers 37 extending over the ribbon spools, so that the type-wheel and spools can be depressed to leave the writing visible. The link 20 acts upon a universal bar 23 which actuates known letter-spacing mechanism 33.
Patent GB-190811959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Silk Materials.
Inventor: DREAPER WILLIAM PORTER
Filed: 1908-06-02
Granted: 1909-06-02
Abstract: 11,959. Dreaper, W. P. June 2. Imitation silk fabrics. - Artificial threads are, before weaving, brought into a condition resembling raw or " gum " silk by drying the composite thread under tension so that the filaments composing it adhere to form a thread having the appearance of a solid single thread ; the thread may be dried out of a solution of oil or a colloid if desired, or, according to the Provisional Specification, from a soap solution. The threads thus treated are woven, and may then be crimped as in the manufacture of crape. After weaving, the filaments may be separated by suitable friction, so as to obtain the effect of " boiled-off " silk ; if a colloid has been used in the drying it is removed by solvents.
Patent GB-190814722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving and Brake Mechanism for Cycles and the like.
Filed: 1908-07-11
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 14,722. Birmingham Small Arms Co., and Phillips, H. M. July 11. Brakes; driving-mechanism.-In a h u b-driving and brake mechanism for cycles, of the type in which a quick-threaded double-coned clutch or nut is moved axially by the screwed driving-member to engage the hub shell or brake-operating member, the drag spring device to ensure axial movement of the nut is constructed as a ring 1 fitted in the bore of the nut 6 and carrying spring-pressed plungers 3 which bear on an extension 11 of the brake-operating member or on the axle. In an alternative construction, Fig. 4, the ring 1<a> and plungers 3<a> have a peripheral groove which is occupied by a circular spring pressing on the plungers. The invention may be applied to speed-gear hubs &c.
Patent GB-190820213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Saddle Trees.
Inventor: BEEBEE JOHN
Filed: 1908-09-25
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 20,213. Beebee, J., and Beebee, B. Sept. 25. Making saddlery.-In order to strengthen saddle trees, the gullet a and back or head plate bare fused together at their meeting edges c, d to form one piece, as shown in plan in Fig. 1 and in crosssection in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190820279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Explosives.
Inventor: BAWDEN FREDERICK WALTER
Filed: 1908-09-26
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 20,279. Bawden, F. W. Sept. 26. Explosives.-Consists in employing a mixture of molasses and lamp black in chlorate explosives other than those described in Specification No. 4046, A.D. 1908. This mixture may constitute from 8 per cent upwards of the carbonaceous matter of the explosive. One example contains potassium chlorate 80 parts, colza oil 11 parts, cane sugar 5¢ parts, molasses 2 parts, and lamp-black 1¢ parts. Methods of mixing are described.
Patent GB-190821381-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cigar and Cigarette Holder.
Inventor: BALLER EDMUND ROBERT
Filed: 1908-10-09
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 21,381. Baller, E. R. Oct. 9. Cigar and cigarette holders.- A cigar or cigarette bolder is made in the form shown from one piece of wire, the loops C serving to hold the cigar &c., and the spiral part B giving the necessary resilience to the arms A carrying the loops C. The spiral B may serve as a handle, for inserting a finger, or for suspending the cigar when the hands are otherwise occupied. The loops C may be of flattened wire in order to provide a larger bearing-surface for the cigar &c. The wire may be flattened and a name or other advertising matter stamped thereon. When closed, the holder may be enclosed in a small flat case.
Patent GB-190823032-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sign.
Inventor: POTTER ALBERT
Filed: 1908-10-29
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 23,032. Potter, A. Oct. 29. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Signs.-A sign suitable for day or night use consists of a box form with glass or other transparent or translucent face A, Figs. 3 and 4, and bevelled sides and ends A' with a metal backing a<3>, or of silvered or painted glass. This box-form, shaped to the required letter or design, is directly attached to a base or facia board, or else to another boxform comprising a back B and angularly-disposed sides B'. The back and front parts are held together by lugs or else by a grooved clip c engaging their flanged ends. The signs may be illuminated internally, preferably by electric lamps D and reflectors H. Access to the lamps, Fig. 3, is effected at covered openings b<1>. The front sheets of glass may be secured together by means of a leaden channel of H-form with the aid of cement, or otherwise.
Patent GB-190828413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manometers, Pressure Gauges and the like.
Inventor: KIRKALDY WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1908-12-30
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 28,413. Kirkaldy, W. G. Dec. 30. Pressure gauges. - The fluid under pressure communicates through a pipe 9<a> and a plunger carrying a knife-edge 4, to a cylinder 2, which is rotated so as to lessen the friction. The knifeedge 4 bears against a plate carried by a braced frame 12, 14, 15 forming the indicating-arm, the upper end of which reads against a pair of scales 19. The indicating-arm is carried by a pair of links 16 from the main tripod 10, 11 and is balanced by a spring 20, the centres of the lower pivots of the links 16 being collinear with the main knife-edge of of the indicating-arm. Two positions of application of the indicating-arm to the knife-edge 4 are provided for, one for each of the scales 19. The spring 21 against which the pressures are measured can be placed in any pair of a series of notches in the indicating-arm and the opposite standard, thus .affording a wide range of measurement. The gauge may be used in conjunction with the apparatus described in Specification No. 28,412, A.D. 1908, for giving simultaneous records of stress and strain. In this case, a string connected to the end of the indicating-arm actuates the recording-point, and the record sheet is time-driven.
Patent GB-190828471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing Frames for Cotton Slivers.
Inventor: FORREST WILLIAM SLATER
Filed: 1908-12-31
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 28,471. Forrest, W. S., and Hodson, I. Dec. 31. Guards, controlling by movable parts of machinery. -A locking-device is arranged to prevent the covers of the gearing in a drawing-frame for cotton slivers from being opened until the belt has been placed on the loose pulley, and also to prevent the return of the belt on to the fast pulley until the covers have been closed. The belt-fork operating rod i carries an arm j having projections j', the upper one of which engages under a projection m<2> at the end of a weighted lever m, and the lower one of which engages a similar projection m<3> at the end of a second lever o, which is jointed at its other end to a weighted lever g. The levers m, q carry locking-pins s, t, the ends of which engage in recesses in the covers d, e of the roller gearing. The cover f is hinged at g and carries a snug f<1>, which is engaged by a lever u. When the rod i is operated to move the belt on to the loose pulley, the levers m, o, q are released and are capable of a slight up and down movement; this allows the pins s, t to be withdrawn, and the covers d, e to be opened. The cover f, which fits in a recess in the cover e, can then be opened, and in doing so, the lever u is turned so that its end takes in a sawgate t' in the pin t, which thus held in its raised position locks the levers m, o in a tilted position, so that their ends act as an obstruction to the return of the belt-fork operating rod i.
Patent GB-190828546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Temperature Regulators for Incubators.
Inventor: BRACHER HANS
Filed: 1908-12-31
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 28,546. Bracher, H., and Benzon, C. Dec. 31. Thermostats.-A temperature regulator and alarm for incubators consists of a Bowdon tube 1 operating a spring contact 3, which engages either with a contact 4 in a bell circuit when the temperature is low, or with a contact 9 in the circuit of a magnet 11, when the temperature is high. An armature 12 is fixed on a counterbalanced lever 13 carrying a funnel-shaped flap 14, which, when raised, allows hot air to escape. Air is heated by a lamp c, and passes through an opening e to a box f, divided into channels by perforated walls for uniformly distributing the warm air. The bottom of the box may be porous to allow air to escape through it. The bell circuit may be opened by means of a switch.