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Patent GB-190627123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: MCDERMOTT CHARLES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1906-11-28
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 27,123. McDermott, C. A. Nov. 28. Typewriters.-Relates to means for. varying the throw of the ribbon-vibrator in order to bring any section of a two or more coloured ribbon into use, and for rendering the vibrator inoperative in order that stencils may be cut. The vibrator 6 is carried by a rod 11, which is connected with a lever 14 pivoted to an arm on the platen-shift rail 13. The upper arm of the lever 14 is provided with an open slot, one side of which is formed by a spring 27, the other side containing two recesses 26. A pin 16 is held by the spring 27 in engagement with either of the recesses 26 and engages a slotted arm 18 on the universal bar frame 10. The pin 16 is secured to a plate 19, which rests loosely between the arm 18 and lever 14 and is guided by a slot 20 which embraces the pivot 15 of the lever 14. The pin 16 is caused to occupy either of the recesses 26, or a higher position in which it is free from the lever 14, by a forked arm 24 on a lever 22, Fig. 2, which is pivoted to the shift-rail 13. The position of the pin 16 in the slot determines the throw of the vibrator and, consequently, the section of the ribbon which covers the printing-point. When the pin is in its highest position, the lever 14 is not actuated and the vibrator remains stationary, the lever 14 being then supported by an arm 38 depending from the shift-rail. The lever 22 is connected by a link 34 with an arm 33 on a shaft 30 which can be turned by means of a crank-handle. The arm 33 is held in any one of its several positions by a spring plate 35 having projections or depressions which engage corresponding formations on the arm. In a modification, the slot in the lever 14 is closed at each end and open at an intermediate point, the receeses 26 being then dispensed with.
Patent GB-190628562-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Starter for Continuous Current Electric Motors.
Filed: 1906-12-14
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 28,562. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. March 22, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Switches.-In starting electric motors, the starting-resistances are automatically cut out, as the motor speeds up, by an electro-magnetic switch, the movement of which is controlled or retarded by an electro-magnetic relay in the main circuit. Tho switch also introduces resistance if the motor is overloaded. The apparatus is adjustable as to the starting and overload currents. The motor circuit C contains an electro-magnet E, the armature e<1> of which carries two contacts e<2>, e<3> insulated from each other and the armature. A spring-controlled lever F tends to keep the contact e<3> against the contacts c<3>, h<3>, so that the circuit H is in parallel with the circuit C. When the switch B is closed and the current in the electro-magnet rises to the predetermined amount, the armature e<1> falls, breaking the circuit H and completing the circuit M. The resistances W<1>, W<2>, &c. are thereby inserted in the motor circuit, and the electro-magnet J is energized, causing the armature i<1> to rise and successively cut out the resistances W<1> &c. The rate of cut-out is regulated by the braking action of the lever f<1>, which presses against the extension i<3>. The contacts e<2>, m<2> are capable of slight movement without breaking contact. In running position; the contact e<3> bridges the contacts h<3>, c<3> ; but, in the case of an overload, the rotor is not stopped, the electro-magnet E operating to switch in the starting resistances W<1>, W<2>, &c. The starting-current can be regulated by adjusting the spring attached to the lever F.
Patent GB-190700158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing or Checking the Side-slipping of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: DENCH JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1907-01-03
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 158. Dench, J. H., and Dench, L. T. Jan. 3. Slipping of wheels, preventing.-To lessen side-slip in vehicles, a barrelshaped roller, the surface of which may be provided with a chain or chains, is carried by an arm which is capable of a slight rocking motion about its axis, means being provided for bringing the roller into contact with the ground. A double-coned roller b, preferably having grooves to receive a series of chains c, is mounted in a fork d attached to a rod e. A slotted guide f prevents lateral displacement of the rod e. The other end of this rod is carried in a bearing g, pivoted by means of pins h to the two sides of a bracket k, the part of the rod within the bearing being shaped as shown in Fig. 5 to permit partial rotation. The roller is moved into or out of contact with the ground by a rod w which operates toggle-levers u, z, the upper lever of which is pivoted to a flat spring q connected to the rod e by means of a saddle-piece s, semicircular piece p, and pins n. On the occurrence of side-slip, the roller b tilts, thus bringing its roughened surfaces into contact with the road.
Patent GB-190703442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Butter Churns.
Inventor: PRICE TOM
Filed: 1907-02-12
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 3442. Price, T. Feb. 12. Tubular valves; locking valves and cocks.-Churns are provided with straining valves for discharging buttermilk and washing-water, introducing the washing-water, and venting the churn. In a tube b, provided with a flange b<1> by which it is bolted to the churn body, slides a perforated tube c provided with a cover-plate d, which, when the valve is closed, fits water-tight against the flange b<1>. To the tube c are attached arms e furnished with studs f passing through slots g in the tube b and slots h in a lever i of hoop form encircling the tube b. The valve can be secured in the closed position by means of a spring bolt k which can be passed through a slot i<1> in the lever i and turned so as to hold the lever down.
Patent GB-190707627-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Upsetting or Thickening the Edges and simultaneously Expanding or Reducing the Ends of Metal Tubes and the like.
Inventor: CLAYTON LAWRENCE
Filed: 1907-03-30
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 7627. Clayton, L. March 30. Metal pipes and tubes. -A machine for upsetting or thickening the edges and simultaneously expanding or reducing the ends of metal tubes and the like comprises a pair of shaping-dies 3, 5 and an upsetting-tool 16 mounted in the open front of a framework 1. The shaping-dies act on the tube and in sections to expand or reduce it, the lower die being fixed and the upper being operated by an hydraulically-actuated lever 7. After each operation of the shaping-dies, the upsetting-tool is pressed between the shaping-dies by a ram to thicken the tube. A trolly running on rails in front of the machine has an hydraulically-elevated table 23 to support the tube. A fire 27 is also provided for heating the tube.
Patent GB-190712450-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Lock.
Inventor: MUELLER CARL AUGUST
Filed: 1907-05-29
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 12,450. M³ller, C. A. May 29. Locks, key; keys. -In a revolving barrel lock, the barrel is turned by a fixed handle, the key serving to unlock it from the usual sliders. In one form, the barrel g is normally disconnected from the bolt operator b, but is adapted to be slid into connexion therewith by a handle d after the key f has released sliders l therein from engaging a groove n in the barrel casing o. The key is inserted through a slot in the top of the casing o, and is pushed into position by means of a slider e mounted on the framework. When the key f has been fully inserted so as to release the sliders l, the handle can be pushed in, so as to engage the S-shaped aperture h in the key with the similarly-shaped projection i on the bolt operator b, and release the barrel g from the spring-pin q on the casing ; the handle can then be turned to operate the bolt through the medium of the key f. After operating the bolt, the barrel is drawn outwards again ; the key then falls out of the barrel into the pocket t from which it can easily be removed. Projections on the barrel engaging a bayonet-slot in the casiug o prevent the barrel from being shifted to and fro except at the two positions. A spring pin q determines the correct position of the barrel for the insertion of the key. The key is provided with a groove u to co-operate with the pin v, Fig. 4, on the casing. In a modification, the barrel itself engages with a projection i on the bolt operator, and a spring is provided to assist this engagement. In another form, the handle is in direct and permanent connexion with the bolt opererator, and the barrel is provided with longitudinal sliders l and counterslides l<1> after the manner of a Bramah lock, a hinged piece e<1> being employed for pushing the key home in place of the slider e. The front part of the casing o is provided with internal grooves n<1>, n<2> slightly smaller than the head f<1> of the key, so as to catch any implement other than the key employed for pushing in the sliders ; the groove n is broadened for the same purpose. A stop k or a pivoted lever is used to limit the motion of the bolt operator b. The end plate of the casing is held by screws w passing through cheeks x on the side plates and secured by nuts y.
Patent GB-190715364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Window Blind Rollers and to the Fixing or Removing of the Blind Fabric to or from said Rollers.
Inventor: WENTWORTH RICHARD JOHN
Filed: 1907-07-03
Granted: 1908-07-03
Abstract: 15,364. Wentworth, R. J. July 3. Window blinds.-A blind-roller is divided longitudinally into two or more parts hinged or otherwise secured together, and the blind fabric is adapted to be held between the internal faces of the parts, which are fitted with pegs, studs, pins, or other means B for holding the blind, and with fastening-means, such as a glove fastening C for securing the parts of the roller together and also for holding the blind fabric. One part of the roller is provided with the usual end fittings, whi'e the other parts do not extend the who'e length of the first part. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 1449, A.D. 1864, and No. 21,271, A.D. 1898.]
Patent GB-190717769-A (GB)
Title: Improvement connected with Lightning Conductors.
Inventor: MORRIS VALENTINE GORDON
Filed: 1907-08-03
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 17,769. Morris, V. G. Aug. 3. Right to Patent relinquished. Lightning-conductors are protected by covering them wholly or in part with lead.
Patent GB-190719671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knife Cleaning Machines.
Inventor: DAVIS JOHN URIAH
Filed: 1907-09-03
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 19,671. Davis, J. U. Sept. 3. Knives, cleaning and polishing.-The knives are inserted between two horizontal boards of which the upper D, fitted with a box F containing knifecleaning powder which can reach the polishing- surfaces G, E by means of an opening H, is mounted between standards C, C<1> and can be raised readily to admit the knife and to facilitate the entrance of the powder between the surfaces by shaking. Strips of leather are provided on the top of the upper board for cleaning the backs of the knives. In a modification with three boards and two pairs of polishing-surfaces, the powder falls from the box to the first pair, and then by other holes to the second pair ; a gutter serves to collect the waste powder. A box may be fitted below the second board so as to make the apparatus reversible.
Patent GB-190722282-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Pistol.
Inventor: CLARUS BRUNO
Filed: 1907-10-09
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 22,282. Clarus, B. Oct. 9. Breech actions, sliding breech-block; stocks.-In an automatic pistol, the hammer G and sear R are pivoted within the recoiling breech-slide J. The hammer is cocked by the engagement of a projecting roller U with an inclined cam-surface T fixed to the stock. The sear-releasing arm L is pivoted to the end of the sliding trigger D, and has a pointed nose l<3> which engages a bevelled spring stud P when the trigger is pulled. During the first movement of the trigger, the nose l<3> engages below the point of the stud, but further movement rocks the arm L, and its nose l<3> slips over the point of the stud P, whereby on the shot being fired the arm L is kept depressed as shown in Fig. 2 to allow the sear to re-engage the hammer. The back of the stock is formed by a piece B, Fig. 10, which is inserted between the two side plates of the grip. A trigger safety which is disengaged when the weapon is grasped consists of a lever W, Fig. 5, pivoted on the rear of the stock.
Patent GB-190727132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1907-12-07
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 27,132. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Allgemeine Elektricitõts Ges.]. Dec. 7. Arc lamps. - Inclined mineralized carbons a, when descending in readiness for striking the arc, fall on to a knife-edged conducting - bar arranged transversely to their plane. This bar separates the electrodes and removes slag so as to make electric contact with them.
Patent GB-190728055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-proof Lining for Stoves or Furnaces.
Inventor: WERTHER FRANCIS OSCAR
Filed: 1907-12-19
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 28,055. Werther, F. O. Dec. 19. Refractory substances.-A fire-proof lining for stoves or furnaces is obtained by granulating and mixing 60 parts of magnesite, containing 80À75 per cent of magnesia, with 20 parts of fire-clay, 5 parts of chrome ore, 5 parts of silica, 5 parts of blastfurnace slag, 5 parts of basic-steel slag, 5 parts of old fire-brick, I part of common salt or soda ash, and 1 part of cement, the mixture being worked into a plastic state with water containing molasses or other carbonaceous matter.
Patent GB-190800608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switch Boxes or Cases.
Inventor: GARFORTH WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1908-01-10
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 608. Garforth, W. E., and Bousfield, G. W. Jan. 10. Switches; couplings.-In a switch box, the spindle 14, which engages by means of a clutch a spindle 4 operating the knife switches 6, is locked when the box is open by means of a spring-pressed plunger 17, which is mounted in the wall of the box and engages a flat on the spindle. This plunger is provided with a groove 19, which permits of the rotation of the spindle 4 only when the box is closed. The spindle 4 carries hooked radial' arms 21, 24, the former of which engages the lid and holds it closed when the switch is in the 'on' position, while the latter holds the lid closed when the switch is in the full off' position, but permits the lid to be opened when the spindle is slightly turned against the action of a spring 8. In order that the lid may be locked on closing, the end of the hook 24 is chamfered to allow the projection 23 to descend, the spring 8 forcing the hook into the eye 23. In order to lock the cable connecter when the lid is closed, a spring plunger 25 engages recesses in the connecter, but is released when the lid is raised. The live terminals are covered with a screen 27 slotted to allow the passage of the locking-arms, and fases 9 are inserted in the circuits.
Patent GB-190804141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Colouring Matters of the Anthracene Series.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1908-02-24
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 4141. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Feb. 24. [Patent of Addition to No. 16,775, A.D. 1907.] Dyes, artificial. - Anthrapyridone dyes are obtained by condensing together 4-halogen-2- methyl-1-acetylaminoanthraquinone and 2-amino- or 2 : 6- or 2 : :7-diamino-anthraquinone. According to examples, the 4-chlor-derivative is used. Specification No. 16,775, A.D. 1907, is referred to.
Patent GB-190805178-A (GB)
Title: Steam Turbine.
Inventor: ANDREAS ERNST
Filed: 1908-03-07
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 5178. Andreas, E. March 7. Elastic-fluid turbines.-A turbine is combined with a steam generator in such a manner as to form a closed cycle. The water is caused to rotate so that at the area of steam generation the pressure of the water is greater, by reason of the centrifugal action, than at the area where the condensation water is returned. A rotary generator containing a water space d, Fig. 1, is fitted with turbine blades g, the whole being mounted upon a vertical shaft h. The outer parts of the shell are heated by a furnace f, whereupon steam rises in the space e, and flows inwards, thereby doing work on the blades g and rotating the apparatus. The steam is then condensed by a surface condenser a, and falls back to the water space d. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the generator is stationary but the bulk of the water therein rotates. An outwardflow turbine-wheel g carries a bell-shaped extension k which rotates the water in the space d. The inner bends of the tubes q are heated by a furnace f. Steam passes up through the centre of the apparatus, and then outwards through the turbine blades. It is then condensed in the dome m and falls back into the reservoir. Ribs o, n prevent rotation of the condensed water. The dome m is provided with ribs p cooled by a fan mounted upon the turbine shaft. In a further modification, shown in Fig. 3, an axial-flow turbine g is provided. The turbine shaft carries a disk n which rotates the water in a space d. The water is heated in coiled tubes f. Pipes v controlled by valves x convey water from the space d to the inner parts of the disk n for cooling purposes.
Patent GB-190805681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electrical Light Fittings.
Inventor: LONG FRANCIS MADDISON
Filed: 1908-03-13
Granted: 1909-03-15
Abstract: 5681. Long, F. M. March 13. Couplings.-A ceiling, wall, or like fitting comprises a block b, Fig. 1, of porcelain or the like, provided with two or more contact-pins c to cooperate with sockets f mounted in a casing g fixed to a ceiling block h, or other support. The block b is rotatably seated in a cup-like casing n, preferably provided with pins o to take into bayonet slots in the casing g. A nut s may be provided to lock the pins o as shown ; or, a notched ring or springs may be used. The block b is retained by a set-screw x and groove w. The casing may be concealed. by a rose v, or may be ornamental itself, and may be provided with a cord grip or coupled by a sleeve z to an electrolier or bracket tube. In a modification, Fig. 6, the casing n is extended and is fixed by screws to the ceiling or the like.
Patent GB-190805783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: HOWELL JOHN WHITE
Filed: 1908-03-14
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 5783. Howell, J. W. March 16, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Working by electricity; working by unclassified operations.-A leading-in wire to be fused about an electric-lamp filament is made of a metal which does not alloy with the metal of the filament. When the filament is of tungsten, the wire may be of copper. In order that the filament may remain centrally within the fused globule formed on the leading-in wire 12, Fig. 4, paste 13, containing a metal which alloys with both filament and wire may be applied to the joint before fusion. For tungsten and copper, the paste may consist of finely divided iron and gum arabic. Instead of being bent into a hook, the wire may be partly flattened and formed into a tube at right-angles to the rest of the wire. The lower part of the tube is then fused about the filament, which is kept in place by the unfused upper part, no paste being used. The fusion is effected in a glass vessel 1, Fig. 1, open below and supplied at its upper end with hydrogen or other protecting gas. The notched end of a' metal rod 8 conveys current to the leading-in wire, from which an arc is struck by an electrode 10. A magnet may be used to keep the arc in position.
Patent GB-190809210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pulleys
Inventor: LEMOINE GASTON
Filed: 1908-04-28
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 9210. Lemoine, G., and Jacquet, J. April 29, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Gaseliers, chandeliers, and oil-lamp pendants.-A safety pulley for suspended articles such as lamps is provided with a pawl which, when the rope breaks or its speed accelerates, moves by centrifugal force and brings into action a brake which jams the rope against the pulley and thus arrests the movement of both. The pulley 1 is mounted in roller bearings and has a radial recess 2 in which slides the pawl 3. When working in the normal manner, the pawl makes a reciprocating movement in its slot at each revolution. When the rope breaks or its speed accelerates, the pawl moves into the position 5 and engages a brake lever 6, which is pivoted to the casing, thus jamming the rope against the rim of the pulley. More than one pawl may be used, or a simple pawl as shown in Fig. 2 may be used. The pulley and brake-lever spindles are supported on two brackets, and the whole apparatus is enclosed in a casing cast in two halves.
Patent GB-190810041-A (GB)
Title: Dry Cell with Ventilating Channels.
Inventor: SCHNEEWEIS ANTON
Filed: 1908-05-08
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 10,041. Schneeweis, A. May 8, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Primary batteries.-In a dry battery having a hollow carbon electrode a, the upper part of which has been paraffined, and the inside space a' of which communicates with the outer air by a tube d, a space h is left above the depolarizer b, communicating with the air by a pipe g passing through a layer of pitch f. The depolarizer may be made with ventilating-channels i, which may run in any direction and are formed by inserting rods in the mass during filling. In the Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), it is stated that, when these channels are used, the carbon may be solid ; this subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190810384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Mixture of Gases.
Inventor: LAMBERT WEITZ
Filed: 1908-05-13
Abstract: 10.384. Weitz, L. May 13, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Mixing gases.-Gases or air and gas are delivered in fixed proportions to a mixer i by means of a fan a which draws them through meters 1, 2 either arranged with a common shaft or otherwise connected so as to deliver the gases in the proportions desired. The mixed gases leave the apparatus through a pressure regulator 8.
Patent GB-190813378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Ignition Apparatus for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: STEPHENS HUGO
Filed: 1908-06-24
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 13,378. Stephens, H. June 24. Switches.-An interrupter for magneto-electric ignition devices for internal-combustion engines is constructed with two cam-surfaces c, d, situated side by side in such a manner that one may be caused to operate the contact-breaking lever b at high speeds and the other at low speeds, to increase the efficiency of the igniting - spark. The end plate a of the interrupter, which carries the cams or the contact-breaking arm according to which is required to be stationary, is made axially adjustable in the interrupter casing f<1> by means of a quickthread g, so that a partial turn of the advance lever a<2> is sufficient to bring either of the cams into contact with the arm b as desired. The cams are so arranged that the spark is produced at the "make" at high speeds, and at the " break " at low speeds.