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Patent GB-190708266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Scoops.
Inventor: HOWE FRANK CLEVELAND
Filed: 1907-04-09
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 8266. Howe, F. C. April 9. Handles. - Weighing. mechanism is provided in the handle of a scoop for flour &c. to indicate the prices of the various articles weighed. The pan 1 is hinged at 2 to an arm 3 of the handle 4, and is also connected by links 12, 10 to a rack 5 attached to a spring 13, which is held in the handle by an adjusting- screw 15. On a load being placed in the pan, the pan turns about the pivot 2 and, through the rack 5 working against the spring 13 and a pinion 34, operates a drum 31, on the circumference of which prices per lb. and multiples of those prices are arranged in rows which may be read through a glass 30. The handle may be rigidly attached to the pan by means of a spring catch 23, a toe 22 on which holds a disk 8 on the rack.
Patent GB-190711708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Aerating Liquids.
Inventor: STILES NOEL RAY
Filed: 1907-05-18
Granted: 1908-05-18
Abstract: 11,708. Stiles, N. R. May 18. Measured quantities, delivering.- An apparatus for aerating water, beer, wine, &c. on draught is provided with means for delivering a fine stream under pressure for mixing purposes, and a main stream either under pressure or at atmospheric pressure. A horizontal stem a carries an aerating and measuring vessel b, and a secondary vessel c is fitted with a hollow valve-rod e closed at both ends and provided with two sets of openings n, o, and is adapted to be moved longitudinally or rotated by a lever g. The rod e engages, by frictional contact or otherwise, a vertical valve-rod v, so that rotation of the rod e causes longitudinal movement of the rod v. The stem a is divided by packings into valve chambers connected with liquid gas inlets, and with snifting and other passages. In operation, the vessel b is connected successively with a liquid-supply chamber m, a snifting passage h, a gas-supply chamber i, through a chamber k, and pipe 17, and with the secondary vessel c, through the pipe 17, chamber k, and a chamber j, whereby the vessel becomes charged with liquid and gas, which are mixed by agitators on the vertical valve-rod v, aerated liquid passing into the vessel c. For the discharge, the horizontal valverod e is rotated to move the vertical rod v until a passsage 9 opens into a valve chamber 6 in communication with the vessel c, and a fine stream of aerated liquid is discharged through an axial passage 8. The rod v is then moved so as to close the passage 9 and open passages 13 to allow discharge of the aerated liquid from the vessel b through openings 14 and an annular passage. The vessel b may be fitted with a valve 20 supported by a light spring 23, so that the valve is held against its seating when the rod v is raised so long as pres-. sure exists in the chamber, but may be raised by the rod if the pressure is snifted whereby a discharge at atmospheric pressure is obtained. The gas, drawn directly from a compressed-gas cylinder, may be passed through a coil immersed in a liquid- ,upply chamber to cool the liquid. The amount of liquid that enters the vessel b is determined by regulating by an adjustable safety valve the pressure of the gas that is trapped in the upper part of the vessel. A reservoir may be arranged in the upper part of the vessel, into which the trapped gas may be forced during the filling of the vessel, the reservoir being shut off when the snifting passage h is open, and subsequently opened to allow the gas to pass into the liquid for preliminary aeration. According to the Provisional Specification, the rod e may actuate a pump for the water supply, and the vertical movements of the rod v necessary to operate the valves of the gas reservoir may be brought about by the longitudinal movement of the rod e by camsurfaces.
Patent GB-190714406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachment Clips for Roller Lever Brakes for Cycles.
Inventor: BETTERIDGE ALFRED JEROME
Filed: 1907-06-22
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 14,406. Betteridge, A. J., and Thorneycroft, C. W. June 22. Brakes.-An attachment clip for roller-lever cycle brakes is bent from a stamped metal blank. One extremity e of the blank is bent to encircle the handle-bar, the other is bent to form a bearing- portion b for the brake, its ends having two projections to engage slots in ears a which are bent from the middle of the blank. These ears also have circular holes to engage grooves in the ends of a rotary nut j, with which engages a screw h passing through the free end e<1> of the clip. The nut keeps the ears from bulging apart and allows of the requisite angular motion of the screw h when the band e is tightened. According to the Provisional Specification, a socket riveted to the clip may take the place of the rotary nut.
Patent GB-190715661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Driving Mechanism for Motor-driven Vehicles.
Filed: 1907-07-08
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 15,661. Lamplough, F., Shave, G. J., Albany Manufacturing Co., and Davis, R. P. July 8. Universal joints.-A universal joint fitted with ball bearings is described in connexion with the driving of the steering-wheels of motor road vehicles mounted on swivelling axle ends. The squared end of the driving-shaft a, Fig. 1, engages one forked member of the universal joint, which is formed with rings g fitted with ball bearings surrounding the ends of one of the cross shafts of the intermediate member, The ends of the other cross shaft j are also surrounded by ball bearings fitted within rings k forming the other forked member integral with the axle l. The form of the intermediate member m carrying the cross shafts is shown in Figs. 5 and 6.
Patent GB-190719940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: AITKEN RUSSEL
Filed: 1907-09-06
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 19,940. Aitken, R. Sept. 6. Stopping tubes; plates, securing tubes to. - The water tubes c of a steamgenerator pass through holes in both side walls a of each header, and are expanded into grooves d cut into the metal around each hole. The outer ends of the water tubes are then closed by riveting or otherwise fixing a flanged disk or fire-tube plate e, into which are expanded the fire-tubes g. The water-tubes are thickened internally where they receive the conical flange e' of the fire-tube plate.
Patent GB-190721732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Working of Looms applicable for use in Weaving Gauze Fabrics.
Inventor: SECKEL MARINUS
Filed: 1907-10-01
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 21,732. Seckel, M. Oct. 1. Loom shedding-motions; healds.-In looms for weaving gauze fabrics of the type in which crossing warps are raised and lowered alterately on opposite sides of the standard warps, the healds for the standard warps b are dispensed with and each crossing warp d is passed through the mail of a looped heald e, of which the two branches pass through loops or mails in healds f, f<1>. Each warp b passes between a pair of healds f, f<1>, which are raised alternately to carry the warp d up on alternate sides of the warp b. The warps b pass direct from the fell c to the back-bearer a or to the warp beam in a position slightly below the shed level. When both healds f, f<1> are raised, the warp b is raised with the warp d. By this manner of weaving, a uniform tension is preserved and double or tubular gauze fabrics may be woven tightly. A rod may be used to raise the warps b slightly, to enable the warps d to cross below them easily. In weaving certain designs, for example when one crossing warp co-operates with two standard warps, half-healds h may be employed to raise the standard warps independently.
Patent GB-190721914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detonator Apparatus for Railway Signalling.
Inventor: ARNDT RICHARD
Filed: 1907-10-04
Granted: 1908-10-05
Abstract: 21,914. Arndt, R. Oct. 4. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Detonator apparatus.-A rotating drum, carrying a number of cartridges for firing by a hammer operated by the train wheels, is held against rotation by pins engaging a lever operated by the explosion until the apparatus is to be re-set from the cabin, at which time the lever is replaced and the drum is free to be rotated for a given space. The drum is mounted on the spindle a, which also carries the rope or chain wheel c over which the rope or chain d carrying the counterweight q passes. The drum shown has three detonator carriers I, II, III, three other spaces o, and three projecting surfaces f which serve to lift the hammer e. The hammer e is supported on the counterweighted lever g and is held in its raised position by a spring catch k. When the hammer is depressed by a train wheel and explodes a cartridge, the explosion causes the lever s pivoted on a pin r to be moved by the force of the gases acting against its flat surface. This leaves the pin p on the drum free to move past the lever s when the chain is pulled. The lever is replaced by the action of one of the cams t on the drum engaging the end of the lever s, as soon as the pin passes the lever.
Patent GB-190726069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Means for Operating on Fluids to Obtain a Re-acting Force, particularly applicable to Flying Machines.
Inventor: BEDELL BENJAMIN HARRY
Filed: 1907-11-25
Granted: 1908-11-25
Abstract: 26,069. Bedell, B. H. Nov. 25. Elastic-fluid turbines.- A large number of thinedged vanes, a fraction of an inch in width, are fixed in a frame and used in place of a plane surface for supporting and propelling aerial machines or for the blades of turbines. As applied to an aerial machine, a series of narrow metallic blades i, Fig. 2, are secured at their ends to the sides d, b of a frame and are passed through slots in strips j connected to the sides a, c. The sides of the frame are connected by corner pieces e, to which are secured adjustable tie-rods a<6>, f, which serve to keep the frame rigid. The sides of the frame are formed of wooden strips a<2>, a<3>, a<4>, and a channel-iron strip a<1> to which the supporting-strips j are attached. The frame can be rigidly or adjustably fixed to the machine to sustain the machine ; or the frame of vanes may be rotated or vibrated for propelling the machine.
Patent GB-190803342-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Suspending clothes.
Inventor: WITTE HERMANN
Filed: 1908-02-14
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 3342. Witte, H., and Witte, A. Feb. 14. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Suspenders for articles of dress.-A clothes-suspender, which can be folded as shown in Fig 4, so that it can be carried in the pocket, consists of two members a hinged to a central member b. The members are each grooved, and rods accommodated in the central member are adapted to be slid outwardly to lock the hinged members in the open position. Buttons g and guides f facilitate this. The device is suspended by a flexible loop h, which is used to tie the device together when folded.
Patent GB-190804892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Marking the Length of Ladies Skirts and Jackets, and the like, and for Indicating the Position thereon for Trimmings, Tucks, and the like.
Inventor: WITT CHRISTIAN MARTIN
Filed: 1908-03-04
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 4892. Witt, C. M. March 4. Measuring, for.- A tailor's skirt or like marking - d e - vice, to facilitate cutting-out or applying trimmings, consists of a square a, Fig. 1, on the vertical limb of which is a spring runner b to hold the chalk. The runner is held at any desired height by a spring b<1>, which contacts with the flat edge of the square, and consists of a sheet-metal anglepiece x, Fig. 4. This angle-piece is bent at the top to form a tubular slide-way, in which is a slot to allow for the strut a<1>, and at the bottom forms the lower jaw b<3> of the chalk holder. The upper jaw b<4> is pivoted to lugs on the plate x, and is pressed on to the chalk by a leaf spring b<5>. Both jaws are grooved laterally at b<6> to hold circular chalk, and are serrated to hold flat chalk.
Patent GB-190807489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Studs or like Buttons
Inventor: PICHON LOUIS AUGUSTE
Filed: 1908-04-04
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 7489. Pichon, L. A., and Allenou, C. M. V. April 4. Studs.-A hinged-flap stud is provided with means for locking the flaps in their folded-down position. The flaps 1, 7, Fig. 2, have slots 3 cut out to form cross-bars 4, with which springs 6 engage to hold the flaps on the shank 5. A projection 2 on one flap bears on the other when folded down to lock them in that position, so that the flaps must be shifted laterally to be raised. The edges of the cross-bars 4 are oblique or curved, so that the springs 6 tend to keep the flaps in their locked position. As shown in Fig. 3, two projections 8 are provided which bear on the top of the stud shank. In a modification, Fig. 4, the flaps are locked by a backwardly-turned wing 9 provided with a perpendicular point, the wing engaging with a groove 10 formed on the top of the shank of the stud. The cross-bar may be formed with a series of notches which are engaged by the lips 12 of a forked spring 14, Fig. 8.
Patent GB-190807967-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Protecting the Sharp Ends of Hat Pins.
Inventor: HURSTHOUSE FRANCIS
Filed: 1908-04-10
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 7967. Hursthouse, F. April 10. Pins, dress.-Point-protectors for hat-pins contain a rubber or like filling d held by ornamental indentations e in the metal casing a, which is outwardly flared at c. Various means of securing the protectors to the hat, either singly or in twos, are described. Figs. 4 and 5 show spherical modifications of the protector.
Patent GB-190814052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: GODILLOT EDOUARD
Filed: 1908-07-02
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 14,052. Godillot, E. July 2. Gas and like engines.-Two-stroke cycle engines, which are charged and scavenged by auxiliary pistons driven by cams from the crank-shaft, have radial cylinders as shown in Fig. 1, and the auxiliary pistons c are driven by outside rods having friction rollers which engage with a pair of projecting cam - surfaces d mounted on opposite ends of the crank-shaft D. The pistons c remain stationary during a part of the working stroke and advance to expel the products of combustion through the ports h. Explosive charges are drawn in behind the pistons c and forced into the working cylinders through valves e as the pistons return. As the cams are symmetrical, the engine will run in whichever direction it is started.
Patent GB-190814475-A (GB)
Title: Walking Stick or Umbrella Fitted with a Device enabling it to be used as a Hygienic Tobacco Pipe.
Inventor: GATHMANN HARTWIG
Filed: 1908-07-08
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 14,475. Gathmann, H. July 8. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Tobacco pipes.-A walking-stick is adapted to be converted into a tobacco pipe. The mouthpiece k, which is contained in the hollow stick a when not in use, may be screwed direct on to the stick or into the tapped hole e in the detachable handle g, containing sponge soaked in water &c. The bowl of the pipe is inserted in a hole d, a second hole m serving as a draining-means for nicotine.
Patent GB-190815124-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sole for Boots and the like
Inventor: BETEGH PAUL
Filed: 1908-07-16
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 15,124. Betegh, P. July 16. Soles; insoles.- An intermediate sole consists of two layers of cork A, C,with a sectional metal plate B between them. The front section b<1> of the plate is free to bend in both directions, but the other sections are interlocked as shown. A flat spring d is secured to the inner side of the plate B, which is provided with a leather rim e so t h a t it can be sewn to the sole of the boot.
Patent GB-190817352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sulphide Colours.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1908-08-18
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 17,352. Ransford, R. B., [Cassella & Co., L.]. Aug. 18. Samples furnished under Section 2 of Patents &c. Act, 1907. Dyes, artificial.-Sulphide dyes derived from indophenols or leucoindophenols are treated with halogens, whereby halogen atoms are introduced into the molecule, oxidation often taking place also. The dyes derived from p-aminop-oxydiphenylamine and its homologues and derivatives are particularly suitable as parent materials. According to examples, the dye derived from p-dimethylaminop-oxydiphenylamine is treated with chlorioe in presence of formic acid, and the dye derived from p-tolylaminop-oxydiphenylamine is treated with bromine in the presence of iodine and carbon tetrachloride. Alcotiol, glacial acetic acid, nitrobenzene, &c. may also be used as solvents in the process. If the process is carried out in aqueous solution it is necessary to work at low temperatures.
Patent GB-190818909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Securing the Spokes of Vehicle Wheels, Pulleys, or the like.
Inventor: WINDIBANK JOB
Filed: 1908-09-09
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 18,909. Windibank, J. Sept. 9. Pulleys.-Means for securing the spokes of pulleys in which the spoke ends form the centre of the pulleys comprise a circular or polygonal disk c, Fig. 2, of wood or metal which engages mortices b, Fig. 3, in the spoke ends a. The spoke ends are glued to the disk and to one another and may be further secured by transverse metal pins. More than one disk may be used corresponding to more than one set of mortices. In a modification, the disk is provided with thin ribs k, Fig. 5, of uniform thickness and converging towards the centre of the pulley. The spoke ends are secured in the pockets thus formed on each side of the disk by two rings sunk into the face of the pulley and connected by transverse rivets.
Patent GB-190819258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Closures for Tins and the like.
Inventor: HAMPSHIRE FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-09-14
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 19,258. Hampshire, F. W. Sept. 14. Capsules, non-metallic.-Fins &c. fitted with lever lids are provided with a cover 5 of thin parchmentized paper, which may be secured at the side by a stouter paper band 6 ; this band may extend the whole depth of the tin.
Patent GB-190819812-A (GB)
Title: An Internal Combustion Engines Cooled by Circulation of Air in the Interior of the Cylinder.
Inventor: COLMANT ALBERT LOUIS
Filed: 1908-09-21
Granted: 1909-09-21
Abstract: 19,812. Colmant, A. L. Sept. 20, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-In an engine in which an air-pump in line with the cylinder supplies air for internal cooling and for scavenging, the upper face of the pump piston is adapted to effect a circulation of air around the pump cylinder. An exterior circulation of air is also provided by means of a fan which may be turned in the direction of motion when the engine is used on a vehicle or in the direction of the wind when applied to a stationary engine. The lower end of the cylinder a is used as a pump for the charge, the air-pump cylinder n being mounted within it. Air is drawn into the crank-chamber e through a valve k by the action of the pump piston m, and is compressed through the pipe i and the valve h into the cylinder towards the end of the out-stroke. The upper face of the pump piston draws air in between a sheathing o and the cylinder n expelling it the same way on the up-stroke. Mixture is drawn into the lower end of the cylinder a on the up-stroke through the valve b and is expelled on the down-stroke through the valve c into the reservoir d whence it enters the cylinder through the valve g. The upper part of the cylinder is provided with ribs surrounded by a casing v. The spaces between the ribs communicate by means of holes with a simicircular conduit s which opens into the casing of a fan. The air is drawn into the top of the casing v through a cowl which faces in the required direction. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also means shown in Fig. 3 by which the pressure of air in the crank case may be utilized to supply light fuel for starting, or to supply lubricant to the working parts. The fuel is contained in a vessel x open to the crank case by a pipe y and having an outlet pipe z. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190822303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Adjusting the Pitch of the Coils in Multiple Wire Weaving.
Inventor: KERSHAW HERMON
Filed: 1908-10-21
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 22,303. Kershaw, H. Oct. 21. Wire; bending.-The pitch of the coils in a multiple-wire weaving-machine for mattresses &c. is regulated by means of laterally-adjustable pins passing through a longitudinal slot in a barrel or tube a of any shape in cross-section, which encloses the wire to prevent outward displacement. This barrel, enclosing the wires b, two or more in number, is mounted in standards c fixed on a table, or on a plate c' adjustable by slots and screws d to bring the barrel into alinement with the giraffe. The slot a<1> in the barrel receives pins h, which are loosely mounted in cross-heads f, adjustable on guide-rods by screws e and fixed in position by setscrews i. The pitch of the coils is thus adjusted by the pins, and the coils of each wire are arranged close up to the coils of the adjacent wire or wires. The first portion is adjusted by hand with one of the pins in position, and the second pin is then inserted to maintain the pitch of the coils.
Patent GB-190822730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Variable Change Speed Transmission Gear.
Inventor: DAIN JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-10-26
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 22,730. Dain, J. Nov. 2, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Motor road vehicles. - In changespeed friction-disk driving-gear, the two disks are arranged with their faces opposite to, and inclined to one another so that a friction roller may be wedged between them to ensure adhesion, or may be raised to disconnect the gear, an arrangement of motors and frame being also described. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 3 a sectional elevation of the chassis in which the motor and driving-gear are mounted on a separate frame rigid with the rear axle structure, and swivelled at the front end on the main frame, the longitudinal driving- shaft being driven by the friction gearing from the inclined transverse crank - shafts of two independent motors. The auxilary frame 17 is fixed at its rear ends to the axle structure 14, and is secured at its front end, by a joint allowing free movement to the main frame 9. The shaft 31 is provided with a friction roller 39, which engages inclined driving-disks 20, 21, mounted on the crank-shafts 22, 23 of the two motors. The gearing is disconnected by raising the roller 39, the front end of the shaft 31 being mounted with this object in a bearing 32 slidable vertically in guides in a cross-bar 24. The bearing is raised or lowered by means of a pedal 34. The weight of the pulley 39 and the connected parts is normally sufficient to ensure frictional engagement, but the pedal may be used to increase the pressure. The roller 39 is slidably keyed to the shaft 31 and is adjusted to vary the speed by a hand-lever 41. To ensure disengagement of the pulley 39 when it is traversed past the centres of the disks 20, 21, a rod 46 is connected to the pulley and slides in a sleeve 47 carried by the bearing 32. The rod 46 is provided with a cam projection 48, which engages the crossbar 24 when the pulley is in the neutral position and thus lifts the shaft 31. For starting the motors and driving the ventilating-fan 54, a pulley 53, engaging the driving-disks, is mounted on a shaft 49 carried by trunnions 51 and provided at its front end with a handle 55. Either of the disks or the roller may be the prime mover and either of the remaining members may form the driven member.