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Patent GB-190720391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Talking Machines
Inventor: JONCKHEERE LOUIS
Filed: 1907-09-12
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 20,391. Jonckheere, L. Sept. 12. Gramophones.-A soundbox for talking-machines consists of a disk with an annular flange E of less diameter than the diaphragm, and forming a seat against which the diaphragm can be lightly pressed with its edges perfectly free ; the diaphragm is supported o ly at its centre by the stylus lever B. Springs C or a weight serve to hold the diaphragm against its seat with a suitable degree of pressure.
Patent GB-190720595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Preventing Escape of Gas in Gas Conduits
Inventor: SCHULZE WILHELM
Filed: 1907-09-16
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 20,595. Schulze, W. May 29, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lift valves; actuating valves and cocks.-Relates to a valve for gas conduits which is held o p e n by the gas pressure and closes automatically when the gas pressure is interrupted and then remains closed, whether the gas pressure is restored or not, until opened again by hand. The lift valve e is of iron and is carried by a spindle g loosely guided at the bottom in a tube on a diaphragm c exposed to the gas pressure, as shown. When the gas pressure is cut off, the diaphragm and the valve are raised by a spring l to close the valve, which is then held in the closed position by a permanent magnet a arranged in the upper part of the brass casing. When the gas pressure is restored, the gas presses back the diaphragm c, but the valve remains closed by the action of the magnet. The pin e is pressed to force down the valve spindle in order to open the valve. If the gas pressure is on, the valve remains open ; but if gas pressure has not been restored, the valve is closed again by the action of the spring l.
Patent GB-190722127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signs particularly for use with Street Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1907-10-07
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 22,127. Haddan, H. J., [Brundell, W.]. Oct. 7. Signs.-A sign for use in street cars and other vehicles comprises a hack-board, a number of horizontal strips c hinged centrally at their upper edges to the back-board, and cords d, d' connecting the ends of the horizontal strips, all so arranged that the strips are able to tilt in unison in their plane and to oscillate individually in a plane at rightangles to the back-board. The strips are preferably formed of cardboard provided at their backs with adhesive tabs formed with eyes f, which are attached to the board by staples g. The strips may be held clear of the back by pivoting them to an inclined strip b. One letter may extend over several strips.
Patent GB-190722421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casement Apparatus for Hinged Windows, Wind Shields, or the like.
Inventor: LILLY JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-10-11
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 22,421. Lilly, J., and Cartland, J. H. Oct. 11. Stays.-Stays for the adjustment and retention of wind screens for automobiles, windows, ventilators, and the like are designed to fasten the moving part when in the closed position. A side view of the device is shown in Fig. 2 and a sectional plan view on the line A-B in Fig. 4. Attached to the moving casement is a bracket 7, in which is pivotally mounted a slotted arm 8 the face of which is preferably provided with notches 10. Secured to the casement frame is a bracket 12 having a projecting arm on which is formed a rib 17 screwed to receive a screw 13. This screw carries a clamp 14, of which the under face is provided with projections, and the sides 16 embrace the arm 8. The clamp is retained in position by a collar 13<b> on the screw. When the casement is closed, the rib 17 is wedged in the slot of the arm by tightening the screw.
Patent GB-190724245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telescopes.
Inventor: HILL RICHARD
Filed: 1907-11-02
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 24,245. Hill, R., Orgel, E., and Horswell, G. W. N. Nov. 2. Telescopes.-A telescope, Fig. 1, comprises an eyepiece and object glass separate from one another and adapted to be mounted on a stick. The eyepiece, Fig. 2, is a relatively long tubular chamber a, having pin-hole apertures c, d at each end and containing a reducing lens b ; the object glass is an open lens g supported in a suitable holder h. The device may be used on rifles and the like for observational use simply.
Patent GB-190724875-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Pure Chromium from Commercial Ferro-chromium.
Inventor: VIEL EMILIEN ALPHONSE OMER
Filed: 1907-11-09
Granted: 1908-11-09
Abstract: 24,875. Viel, E. A. O. Nov. 9. Aluminium, calcium, iron and manganese silicates; aluminium carbide; calcium carbide. - A very fusible double silicate of iron and lime or aluminium is obtained in a process for separating pure chromium from commercial ferro-chromium, by subjecting the ferro-chromium to a very high temperature, in the presence of silicate of lime or aluminium or silica and lime or alumina. An excess of lime or alumina is always present in the charge. The manganese present in the ferrochromium is obtained as a double silicate with lime or aluminium, and the carbon appears as calcium or aluminium carbide.
Patent GB-190725387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Actuating Valves and Valve Gear for Direct-acting Fluid Pressure Engines.
Inventor: WEIR WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-11-15
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 25,387. Weir, W. Nov. 15. Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps.-The power cylinders of directacting pumps are provided with separate inlet and exhaust lift valves, which are operated by cams or tappet-levers arranged on a countershaft and operated by the piston-rod.
Patent GB-190803453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Collars for Shafting Valve Spindles and the like.
Inventor: ALDER JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1908-02-15
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 3453. Alder, J. G. Feb. 15. Spindles.-A collar for valve spindles or the like is constructed of an outer ring a, and a split inner ring b, of spring steel, which projects into the path of a cotter pin e, which secures the collar on the spindle.
Patent GB-190804672-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fastener for Driving Belts.
Inventor: DALL JAMES BLACK
Filed: 1908-03-02
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 4672. Dall, J. B. March 2. Belt fastenings.-In a belt fastening, particularly adapted for motor-cycles and comprising two U-shaped links connected by a detachable H-shaped link, the link consists of two cylindrical crossmembers 5, and a wire portion 3. The belt length may be altered by using different connecting wire members. The U links are provided with keyhole slots 4, and lugs 11 to retain the pieces 5 in position, and are preferably fitted with roughened steel liners 6. The securing-nuts 8 are squared on their undersides 9 to fit corresponding recesses 10 in the jaws of the U-links.
Patent GB-190804989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Plaiting or Folding Cloth.
Inventor: WHITE WILLIAM BELL
Filed: 1908-03-05
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 4989. White, W. B. March 5. Folding.-An plaiting-machines in which the crank-shaft is driven from the main shaft through belt gearing, the main driving-shaft A is placed at the rear end of the machine in approximate alinement with the crank-shaft B. Pulleys C on the shaft A drive pulleys D on the shaft B by rope, belt, or chain gearing, the bearings of the shaft A being adjustable. The connecting-rods F are driven from radially adjustable pins Q on the pulleys D made as crank-disks, or they may be driven by cranks or balancing-arms fixed to the shaft B. The pins K by which the connecting- rods are attached to the rocking arms G are adjustable along the length of the arms. Abrake T<1> acts on an enlargement of one of the disks D by engagement with an inclined part U, which is put into action by the usual hand-lever for stopping the machine.
Patent GB-190805416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filaments for Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Filed: 1908-03-10
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 5416. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. March 10. Carbon.-In making so-called "metallize i " carbon filaments for electric lamps, squirted cellulose threads are impregnated with a solution of a volatile inorganic substance such as a metallic chloride before being carbonized, and are then strongly heated, flast ed in benzine or a similar vapour, and again strongly heated in a known manner. Preferably a 0À15 per cent solution of sodium chloride is used to impregnate the threads, but chlorides such as t ose of potassium, barium, and calcium may be employed. The filaments may be heated in an electric furnace, while packed in flaked graphite in graphite boats, a temperature of about 2000‹ C. be ng necessary to " metallise " them. The resulting filaments are regular in section, free from spots and blisters, and have a positive resistancetemperature coefficient.
Patent GB-190805858-A (GB)
Title: Elastic Steel Tyre for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: JEAN DE ZAKOVENKO
Filed: 1908-03-16
Abstract: 5858. Zakovenko, J. de. March 16,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Spring wheels.-An outer rim 7, Figs. 1 aud 2, of H-section carrying a tread 8 slides between a plate 3 integral with the inner rim and a detachable plate 14 secured to an inwardly-projecting flange 4 thereon. Secured to the inner rim through india-rubber blocks 13 are metal frames 9, fitted with outer india-rubber buffers 12 and carrying plate springs 11 the free ends of which support the outer rim.
Patent GB-190807400-A (GB)
Title: Improved Filter.
Inventor: FRANC JOSEF
Filed: 1908-04-03
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 7400. Franc, J. April 3. Filters.-Water is drawn up from a lake or river to a filter a through a pipe 4 furnished with a strainer at its lower end, the necessary suction being created by a pump b, which withdraws filtered water through a connexion 5<1> dipping below the surface of the water in the filter and passes it to a storage reservoir. The filter has a roofshaped cover and is divided by a partition 1, the two compartments communicating at the bottom and through a valved air-pipe 7. The compartment has a funnel 11 for filling the filter with clear water before filtering commences. Manholes are provided for charging and discharging the filtering-medium.
Patent GB-190815339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Fireproof and Waterproof Coatings.
Inventor: LEVY ALFRED
Filed: 1908-07-20
Granted: 1909-07-20
Abstract: 15,339. Levy, A. July 20. Cements.-A fire-proof and waterproof coating- composition is formed of magnesite, calcined at 590-600‹ C. until about 6 per cent of the carbon dioxide is driven off, and magnesium chloride, to which may be added powdered marble, chalk or other form of calcium carbonate, a pigment, and paper pulp, cellulose, or ramie fibre. The coating is washable, acid- and alkali-proof, and may be used in schools &c., to form wall slabs for writing purposes. The composition may be used as a priming, for filling the pores of wood before polishing, and for printing on paper, theatrical decorations, &c., and may be applied by a printing- machine or by spraying.
Patent GB-190815939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Curb or Edging Stones for Footpaths, Railway Platforms and the like.
Inventor: SASSO CONSTANTIN
Filed: 1908-07-27
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 15,939. Sasso, C. July 27. Paving-blocks. - Kerbstones a of reinforced concrete rest with their ends on supports b placed at intervals. In Fig. 1, metal pieces c project vertically from the hollow kerbstones a and their lower ends are embedded in cement mortar in hollows e f g h in the supports b. The hollows e f g h may be made to taper upwards. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the kerb is of angular cross-section with a protuberance in which a T- iron is embedded and with an angular excision to accommodate the pavement slabs. The ends are made solid, and additional short reinforcing pieces d' are used where the kerb rests on the supports b.
Patent GB-190816933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dental Syringes or Enemas
Inventor: BRADBURY RICHARD
Filed: 1908-08-12
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 16,933. Bradbury, R. Aug. 12. [Cognate Application No. 19,381 A.D. 1908, dated Sept. 15.] Syringes.-A hand appliance for injecting anµsthetics into the gums from both sides simultaneously consists of a pair of pivoted arms, provided with hypodermic needles and with means for supplying the anµsthetic. Fig. 5 shows the needle 0 connected by tubular arms 11 to a syringe 10. In the modifications shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the anµsthetic is carried in chambers so constructed that pressure on the needles 0, caused by the resistance of the gum, decreases the volume of the liquid-containing chambers and liquid is forced to pass out through the needles. The chamber may be made with flexible sides E, Fig. 3, or the needle may be carried on a plunger N, Fig. 4, supported by a spring S. A removable cap M is provided.
Patent GB-190817282-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Cemented or Filled Soles for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-08-17
Granted: 1909-09-17
Abstract: 17,282. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Aug. 17. Filling space between insole and sole.-A machine for applying filling- material to the insoles of lasted boots comprises a travelling chain 10 adapted to carry trays 26 loaded with boots under cement tanks 30, and then under hoppers 32 containing cork, sawdust, or other material. The supply of the cement is controlled by spring-pressed valves 42, which are opened simultaneously by mechanism actuated by rollers 54 on the chain 10. Each delivery nozzle is furnished with cement-distributing means 60 consisting of two deflecting-plates 61, 62, Fig. 6<a>, which distribute the cement across the sole, while the movement of the shoe past the cement pot causes the cement to be distributed lengthwise of the sole ; the distributor 60 is arranged to move with the shoe until the supply of cement is cut off. Each cement pot is also furnished with a spring finger-plate 78 to spread the cement evenly over the sole. The shoes then pass beneath the hoppers 32, the delivery nozzles of which are normally closed by sliding plates 82, which, however, are drawn back by mechanism actuated from the rock-shaft of the cement-delivery mechanism. The shoes finally pass beneath spring-pressed rollers 94, which pack the filling against the insoles and cause it to adhere to the cement. Brushes 100 are provided to remove any excess of cement. In another form of machine, Figs. 8 and 10, the cement and filling are mixed together in a jacketed cylinder 101, and delivered therefrom on the presentation of the shoe to the delivery nozzle 134. The shoe is positioned against a work-support 159 and the end of the nozzle 134, and is then moved towards the left, Fig. 8. In this movement, the shoe actuates adjustable curved levers 148, 149, Fig. 10, which, through cams 145, 146, and spring-controlled valve-rods 137, 138, cause valves or gates 135, 136, slidably mounted in the lower end of the nozzle, to open gradually and proportionately to the width of the boot. Rollers 162, 167, Fig. 8, are arranged on each side of the nozzle, to press the filling against the sole. An adjustable gate 169 regulates the flow of the filling through the nozzle.
Patent GB-190818950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Mechanism for Air Pumping or Forcing Apparatus.
Inventor: HARSANT HORACE
Filed: 1908-09-09
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 18,950. Harsant, H., and Mitchell, E. G. Sept. 9. Hydraulically-actuated pumps.-The distributing- valve of a motor for working pumps and the like is actuated by a tumbling lever operated by tappets on a rod attached to a moving part of the pump. As applied to the air bell of a petrol lighting- apparatus, a casing o, Fig. 1, is provided with supply pipes p, p<1> extending to the ends of a cylinder a, a pressure liquid supply pipe, and exhaust q, and contains a cylindrical plug cock having a short lever l, against which bears a tube d pivoted at e and partly filled with mercury. As the liquid enters the top of the cylinder, the air bell c attached to the piston-rod b is forced down until a tappet k on a rod i attached to the hell causes the tube d to tilt, bear against the lever l, and reverse the valve, opening the bottom to pressure and the top to exhaust and causing the piston to rise until the tappet k<1> tilts the tube and again reverses the valve. The valve n, Fig. 4, has passages s, t, t<1> opening the pipes p,p<1> to pressure, and a groove u leading to the exhaust q. A pinhole t<2> is bored to the back of the plug from the passage t to prevsnt sticking.
Patent GB-190820688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Galloping Horse Circuses or Roundabouts.
Inventor: BISHOP ROBERT HODGES
Filed: 1908-10-01
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 20,688. Bishop, R. H., and Sandwell, W. D. Oct. 1. Roundabouts.-Relates to roundabouts in which the horses &c. reciprocate vertically in imitation of galloping, and consists in providing means for giving to the horses an oscillation about a vertical axis. The horses f, Fig. 1, are suspended by rods g from cranks h, which are rotated by a rod s. The upper ends of the rods g are pivoted in shackles i; Fig. 3, which are pivoted on the cranks h. Levers k secured to the rods g are connected by rods l to each other and to a crank-pin m on the face of a sprocket-wheel n. This wheel is mounted on a bracket and is rotated from a bevel-pinion @ mounted on the shaft s. Thus, when the roundabout rotates, the rotation or the wheel n causes the rods g and therefore the horses to oscillate.
Patent GB-190822646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cranes and the like.
Inventor: MITCHELL ALFRED HILLYARD
Filed: 1908-10-24
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 22,646. Mitchell, A. H., and Williams, A. S. Oct. 24. Cranes.-Relates to jib cranes of the kind described in Specification No. 8607, A.D. 1902, in which the jib is supported by rollers on the end of a rod pivoted to the top of the crane post and is luffed by movement of the end of the rod along the jib, and comprises improvements in the means for supporting. the jib. Fig. 1 is a side view, and Fig. 3 is a plan view of the under part of the device. The jib (not shown) bears against four rollers b which are connected by rigid side plates c carrying a pulley d, around which the hoisting- rope passes to a pulley on the top of the crane post. An arm e, pivoted between the plates c so as to have a slight rocking motion, serves for the attachment of two ropes leading to a weight which balances the rod.
Patent GB-190825024-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Pickling Metals.
Inventor: DAVIS GEORGE KEVILLE
Filed: 1908-11-20
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 25,024. Davis, G. K., and Fearon, J. R. Nov. 20. Sulphates; iron sulphate.-In a proces3 for pickling metals by the use of hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid is added either continuously or intermittently to the bath during the pickling process. The metallic chloride formed by the action of the hydrochloric acid is decomposed, metallic sulphate being formed, and the hydrochloric acid being liberated and rendered available for further pickling. When the pickling-bath contains a saturated solution of sulphate, the contents may be run off and the sulphate crystallized out, the mother liquor being run back to the bath and the solution made up with water and fresh hydrochloric acid. In some cases the crystallization takes place in the pickling-bath itself.
Patent GB-190827629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres of Bicycles and Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: WILLIAMS EDGAR
Filed: 1908-12-19
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 27,629. Williams, E. Dec. 19. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-The air-tube A, Fig. I, of a pneumatic tyre wholly encases a solid rubber cushion B which may be of circular, pear-shaped or other suitable cross-section so as to form an airchamber substantially crescent-shaped in crosssection. The ends of the cushion may be connected by a scarf joint, solutioned and covered by a sleeve. Opposite the valve opening in the tube, the cushion is radially perforated at E, Fig. III, to receive a metal liner F, with a flange K countersunk into the cushion, and with a tubular extension which enters the valve casing H.
Patent GB-190904998-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Drawing Instrument to Facilitate the Plotting of Surveyors Traverses, Drawings, Plans and the like.
Inventor: HARVIE ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: B43L13/06
Filed: 1909-03-01
Granted: 1910-03-01
Abstract: 4998. Harvie, R. W. March 1. Protractors.-A rule 3 is adjustably mounted on an annular protractor 1 in such a way that one edge of the rule always passes through the centre of the protractor, which is carried by a series of links 4, 7 secured to the drawing-board by a bar 8, the arrangement being such that the protractor always moves parallel to itself.
Patent GB-190908120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: WHITE JOHN SAMUEL
Filed: 1909-04-05
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 8120. White, J. S. April 5 Spray carburettors.-Primary, air, fuel, and mixture are controlled simultaneously by a single valve, which, when in the closed position, allows fresh air to pass to the cylinders to cool them and expel products of combustion. A valve 4, with an enlarged portion 7, slides in a partition 3 separating the chambers 1, 2. The portion 7 controls the mixture ports 9 and fresh-air ports 40 ; the lower portion of the valve is provided with a lip 34, which fits a parallel extension 23 of an air cone 18 surrounding, the fuel nozzle 19. The fuel valve 20 is connected to a rod 27with a collar 32 sliding in an extension 28 of thevalve 4. Between the collar 32 and a cap 29 on the extension 28 is placed a spring which prevents the fuel valve from being lifted by friction, or by oil pressure. The air supply is heated by a coil 12, through which the exhaust gases pass. The fuel. valve remains on its seat until the ports 40 are closed. The mixture produced passes to the outlet 9 through holes 5, 6. At starting, air enters by holes 24, but, as the valve 4 is raised by the lever 37 connected to the steering- pillar, air enters between the valve 4 and the cone 18. This is edlarged at 33 to give an increased velocity of air when the lip 34 is in its highest position for hill-climbing. No float chamber is used.