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Patent GB-190707691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Cooling or Heating of Buildings Ships and the like
Inventor: ABELL WESTCOLT STILE
Filed: 1907-04-02
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 7691. Abell, W. S. April 2. Drawings to Specification. Thermometers.- In apparatus for heating or cooling buildings, ships, &c. by the circulation of a gas or liquid, a single valve is operated by an electric motor controlled by a Wheatstone-bridge arrangement. The electric resistance thermometers placed in the room &c., the temperature of which is to be controlled, are balanced by a resistance which is carried on a drum rotated by a reversible motor. A scale attached to the drum may indicate the temperature of the room.
Patent GB-190707749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Producing Silk-like Effects upon Textile Fabrics.
Filed: 1907-04-02
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 7749. Sharp, J., and Sharp & Sons, S. H. April 2. Rollers or cylinders.-In apparatus for producing design, figures, checks, or stripes with silk-likg effects on ribbed fabrics, such as moreens, moirettes, and poplins, the dewed or damped fabric is passed between rollers, one or both of which are heated by steam or gas &c. One roller is of metal and has engraved upon it the required pattern, as shown, for instance, in Fig. 4, and the acting face of the pattern is engraved with horizontal or circumferential lines. The other roller is plain.
Patent GB-190709335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Document Files and Assembling Means.
Inventor: ADAMS HUBERT ALFRED
Filed: 1907-04-22
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 9335. Adams, H. A. April 22. Fastenings, clip. A paper file, which is also used for punching the sheets filed, is made from a single piece of spring wire as shown. The sheets are placed over spikes n, are perforated by the downward movement of the part a, and are clamped between the base m and the part a. To prevent distortion, upper and lower connecting-plates may be attached to the arms i, c. Various modifications are described, in which the configuration of the wire varies slightly, the clamp a, b being bent in some cases to restrain the limbs l from bending. Tubes having flanged bases and fitting one or both spikes are provided for removing papers.
Patent GB-190710897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Hat Pins.
Inventor: YOUNG GEORGE FINLAYSON
Filed: 1907-06-20
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 10,897. Young, G. F. June 20. Pins, dress and like.-A point-protector for hatpins is retained by the engagement of a spring clip with a notch in the pin. The clip is in the form of a split-tube E at right-angles to the pin.
Patent GB-190719604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Horns or Work Supports for use in Machines Employed in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Filed: 1907-09-02
Granted: 1908-11-02
Abstract: 19,604. Jerram, A. E., Gouldbourn, J., Bates, A., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. Sept. 2. Nailing; stapling; heels; uppers.-The movements of the horn or work-support are cont roll e d by a pedal-actuated member, which first raises the horn to exert a light, yielding pressure on the work, and then continues the movement to exert a heavier thrust. The horn is clamped in a swivelled holder carried in a rocker, which is pivoted to a vertically-movable horn post E actuated from a treadle G. This is pivoted at G<1> to one arm of a bell-crank H, the other arm of which is connected through a link J to a lever K fulcrumed at K<1> to the machine frame. The front end of this lever carries a saddlepiece, which receives thrust-rods K<3> adapted to engage a crosspiece K<4> loosely mounted on the post E. When the treadle G is depressed, the first effect is to straighten the toggle H, J, and, through the connexions described, to raise the post E and press the horn against the work with a light, yielding .pressure given by a spring E<2>. To effect the application of the heavy pressure, the lever K is pivoted at K<6> to the end of an adjustable, strong spring plunger housed in a casing L, to which is pivoted a floating lever N. The rear end of this lever is connected to a slider N, which engages a cam on the main shaft of the machine, while its front end is connected to a locking device P surrounding the post E. The device P has two conical surfaces P'. P<2>, between which extends an extension Q<1> of a ball-bearing nut Q threaded on to the post E. Directly the horn has engaged the work with the light, yielding pressure before mentioned, the lever N is actuated by the toggle H, J to move the surface p<2> of the locking device into engagement with the extension Q<1 >of the nut, locking the nut to the post ; the further movement of the lever then causes the spring in the casing L to exert a strong upward pressure upon the horn. This pressure continues during subsequent further depression of the treadle to actuate, through connexions I, I<2> at the rear of the lever G, the clutch for starting the machine. A rod G<3> pivoted to an arm H<3> of the lever H normally engages a slot P in the lever I, to prevent the clutch from being thrown into gear until the lifting of the horn has been completed. In the operation of the machine, the slides N is intermittently lowered by its cam to tilt the lever N so that the surface P<1> of the locking device engages the extension Q<1> of the nut. This locks the nut to the post E, and carries the latter sufficiently downwards to enable the work to be fed by the usual feeding-devices. A spring- pressed plunger device R, R<3>, R<4> ensures that the engagement of either of the surfaces P', p<2> with the extension Q<1> shall be yielding. The locking device and its associated parts form a compensating- device for the thickness of the work.
Patent GB-190721719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Buttons
Inventor: BRADBURY RICHARD ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-10-01
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 21,719. Bradbury, R. A. Oct. 1. Buttons and buttonfasteners.-The hinged button 7 is mounted on a wire frame 9 having ends 8 bent to form a double shank with loops 10,11 which encircle a ring 1. This ring 1 has arms 2, 3 terminating in ears 4, 5, which pass through the material and receive a split attaching-pin 6.
Patent GB-190723666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Size for Paper-makers use.
Inventor: POCHIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-10-26
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 23,666. Pocbin, W., and Richardson, J. H. Oct. 26. Size.-In paper-making, instead of a mixture of aluminium sulphate and resin, a powder consisting of aluminium sulphate and sodium silicate is used. The powdered sulphate is sprinkled with a solution of the silicate, and the mass is dried in a furnace and ground. To the solution produced from this powder may be added any desired quantity of resin.
Patent GB-190723844-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cartridge Extracting Tool.
Inventor: BIRD ROBERT
Filed: 1907-10-29
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 23,844. Bird, R. Oct. 29. Cartridge - extracting tools. - Tongs A with inturned gripping-ends B have the handle ends connected to a ring D by links C, so that the cartridge is automatically gripped when the ring is pulled,
Patent GB-190805339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Windows, Doors, Skylights and the like.
Inventor: MARTINEZ JOSE
Filed: 1908-03-09
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 5339. Martinez, J. March 9. Windows; doors &c. -Consists in forming the meeting rails and stiles of casements &c. with tongue - andgroove joints to exclude weather. The side of the casement has tongues 8, 9, 10, Fig. 1, engaging corresponding grooves 15, 16, 17 in the frame, and an overlapping portion 18 on the outside. Fig. 2 shows a rabbeted tongue-and-groove joint 20, 21 between two leaves 1. The top of the casement is formed as shown in Fig. 3, with a tongue 24, an angular portion 25, and a projecting portion 26, engaging corresponding parts on the frame. The bottom rail of the casement slopes outwardly, and is grooved on its underside to prevent the entrance of water.
Patent GB-190813326-A (GB)
Title: Improved Box and Case Opener
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1908-06-23
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 13,326. Birkbeck, H., [Herculever Co.]. June 23. Box-openers.-A box-opener of the type having a rectangular rest-piece, the verticil member of which rests against the outside of the box and the horizontal member of which acts as a piercer or chisel for passing under the box-cover, and a lever fulcrumed to a bracket of the rest-piece the end of which also enters below the box cover for lifting it, is provided with a spring-pressed pin in a socket in the body of the rest-piece to press the horizontal portion of the rest-piece against the end of the lever, and with a sliding hammer on the lever for driving the chisel end of the lever under the box cover, the sliding hammer having a bell-shaped enlargement at its inner end to prevent nipping of the hand holding the lever. The rest-piece A, with the vertical member a and the horizontal member a<1> (which is made tapering and provided with an inwardly - curved recess and with its forwardly tapering sides triangular in cross-section as shown in Fig. 6), carries the brackets a<3> for the pivot a<4> on which the lever C is pivoted, and an inclined socket a<5> containing the spring b<1> which presses the end of a tubular pin b against an abutment b<3> in a recess b<2> of the lever. The tapering chisel end e of the lever C is provided with a curved recess e<1>, the sides being shaped to correspond with the sides a<1>, a' of the rest-piece, and to insert this chisel end between the box cover and body a number of blows are given by means of the handle d on the tubular hammer D on the end of the lever. A screw h<1> is inserted through the hole h' into a diametrically drilled hole h in the end of the lever, the engagement of which with the interior shoulder d<1> of the tubular hammer prevents the latter from slipping off. The bellshaped part d' prevents the skin of the hand holding the lever C from being nipped. The tool can be used for quickly pulling nails with the chisel end of the lever, in building operations, and, in a larger size, for drawing the spikes of railway rails and for other applications.
Patent GB-190819278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governors.
Inventor: GORDON JOHN
Filed: 1908-09-14
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 19,278. Gordon, J., and Jackson, T. Sept. 14. Pendulum governors.-In marine governors as described in Specification No. 14,459, A.D. 1907, wherein a pivoted mercury tube is tilted to set in motion the controlling-means for operating the engine throttle-valve, a fluid-actuated device is used to return the tube to its normal position after displacement. In the valve-box a, two pistons f with rods g are mounted in place of the usual adjustable stops. The cylinders e containing the pistons are in communication with the passage i through the valve-controlled port j, and after displacement, steam from the passage i acting on one of the pistons tilts the tube d back into its normal position and puts the chamber i into communication with the condenser, thus opening the engine throttlevalve. The two pistons are used alternatively for head and stern seas.
Patent GB-190823958-A (GB)
Title: Process of Cementation of Iron, Soft Steel, Cast Steel and the like.
Inventor: JOUARD EMILE
Filed: 1908-11-09
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 23,958. Jouard, E. Nov. 9. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Cementation.-Iron, soft steel, and cast steel are camented by means of a mixture consisting of potassium ferrocyanide 25 parts, potassium bichromate 10 parts, ammonium chlorate 5 parts, chimney soot 30 parts, and horn powder 30 parts. The mixture is finely powdered, and the articles are bedded in the powder, a constant temperature of about 850‹ C. being maintained during the process.
Patent GB-190824173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Beetling Engines.
Inventor: ROBINSON STEWART JOHN
Filed: 1908-11-11
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 24,173. Robinson, S. J. Nov. 11. Beetling.-A beetling-machine is provided with supplementary winding, rollers so that the position of the webs or pieces of cloth on the beetling- beam can be varied after the outer face of the cloth has been sufficiently treated, and the inner face submitted to the beetling-operation, the winding and unwinding operations being repeated as often as necessary. Fig. 1 shows an end view and Fig. 2 a front view of the machine. These supplementary winding-rollers g, h, i are carried in a frame e fixed to the machine, which is provided with the usual beetling-beam b, the wiper beam d, and beetles c, one only of which is shown. The roller g rotates freely on its axis, and the rollers h, i are actuated by fast and loose pulleys j<2> and a belt or like gearing k preferably from the wiper beam d (or an extension of the wiper beam) in the next machine. The rollers g, h, i are preferably formed of wooden slats fixed around the peripheries of end disks with intermediate supporting- disks. The rollers h, i may be moved axially during rotation by any known traversing-mechanism, so that the selvedges are properly sloped in the usual way. One form of traversing- mechanism comprises a pivoted forked lever l<3>, which engages a sliding collar l<2> fixed to the end disk of the roller. The central portions of the driving-shafts l of the rollers h, i are for this purpose made of square or other angular section, on which the roller end disks are fitted to slide. The web or piece of cloth to be beetled is first wound on the roller g, and then led to and wound on the beetling-beam b. After the first operation, it is wound on to the rollers h, i, and then re-wound on to the beam b so that the outer portion already beetled is to the inside, this process being repeated if necessary. As the quantity of cloth on the rollers increases, the tension of the web is apt to increase as it is passing from the beam b on to the rollers, and the driving-belt k is arranged to slip on the pulleys and equalize the tension when this takes place. Any known stretching-device may be used in conjunction with the rollers g, h, i to enable the cloth to be fed to the beetling-beam free from creases or folds. A third beetling-beam may be used with each machine in addition to the two usually employed, to enable the machine to be worked day and night, the additional beam being filled during the day with cloth to be operated on at night.
Patent GB-190901844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Refractory Bricks and the like and in the Treatment of Moulders' Sand.
Inventor: POULSON ANDREW
IPC: C04B35/14
Filed: 1909-01-08
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 1844. Poulson, A. Jan. 8. Materials, special, for bricks.-In the manufacture of refractory articles from sand or the like, and in the treatment of moulding-sand, gelatinous silica free from carbonates is employed. The silica may be prepared by mixing a solution of silicate of soda of a density of about 25‹ Tw. with hydrochloric acid of density about 15‹ Tw., and allowing the gelatinous mass to form and settle gradually. Specification 491/09, [Class 1 (ii), Inorganic compounds &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190902716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Awnings, Shop-blinds and the like.
Inventor: PARDON ARTHUR
IPC: E04F10/02
Filed: 1909-02-04
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 2716. Pardon, A. Feb. 4. Window blinds.-An awning, shop blind, or the like is constructed of a waterproof translucent textile material, which may be made by treating a textile fabric with varnish and with boiled or linseed oil or other translucent waterproof medium. The material a is strengthened by a border of canvas b and by strips of tape webbing c.
Patent GB-190906167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Process of Cleaning Gases.
Inventor: ERNST ALFRED
IPC: B01D47/16
Filed: 1909-03-15
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 6167. Ernst, A. April 15, 1908, [Convention date]. Separators for gaseous substances.-The gas is subjected first to spray of water or steam, and then to beating and centrifugal action, it is then passed upwards between water-bearing shelves and there subjected to a beating, spraying, and whirling action and to successively purer supplies of water. In the apparatus shown, gas enters by an inlet A and meets a spray of water or steam from a nozzle G. The gas then passes by a pipe A" into an inverted cup C, rotating at a high speed, and then downwards between the pipe A<11> and the cup C, being there subjected to a beating action by blades E, E<1>, F secured to the cup and pipe respectively. The outer surface of the cup carries annular shelves J with depending vanes K, between which shelves are inclined shelves L secured to the outer casing H. Water from a nozzle 0 in the outlet pipe N falls on to the uppermost shelves J, L and alternately drips from one inclined shelf on to a rotating shelf and is thrown back to the next lower inclined shelf. The gas passes upwards in a sinuous course between these shelves, and is thus subjected to successively purer supplies of water, and at the same time is beaten by the vanes K. The water, carrying absorbed by-products such as ammonia, flows by a pipe I to a tank B having an overflow B'. After passing through this apparatus, the gas is preferably dried by passage through a similar apparatus without sprays. Other liquids may be used instead of water.
Patent GB-190910123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Reshutting Mechanism for Looms.
Inventor: ROSTRON JAMES
IPC: D03D45/20
Filed: 1909-04-29
Granted: 1910-04-29
Abstract: 10,123. Rostron, J. April 29. Shuttle-changing mechanism.-In mechanism of the type in which the pivoted shuttlebox back a, Fig. 2, or deflector flap is moved diagonally across the mouth of the shuttle box to deflect the empty shuttle from the box, the movement of the deflector flap is governed by the movement of the long lever h, Figs. 1 and 2, carrying the shuttle-box front i. The flap engages a pin on a plunger rod b, which is let into the lay and is acted upon by a spring c, but is kept in the position shown in full lines by the engagement of a spring or gravity actuated latching-lever d with a notch in the rod b. In one form, a pin g on a lever f on a shaft e extends behind the lever arm h, and, when this lever is moved, the spindle is rotated by a charged torsion spring j. A cam-disk e<1> on the shaft e then rocks the lever d, so that the latching-end thereof is removed from the notch in the rod b, whereupon the rod b is moved outwards and the deflector flap is moved into a diagonal position, the shuttle being directed into a receptacle at the back of the shuttle box, wherein it is temporarily held by a spring m. The rod b and flap are moved back into normal position by'the rod coming into contact with a fixed stop, whereupon the empty'shuttle is released from the spring m and falls into a tray or box secured to the loom frame. In a modification, the shaft e is dispensed with, a double-armed spring-controlled lever being employed, one arm having a cam or latching end engaging the lever d, the opposite arm of the lever extending behind the lever h. The lever h is moved by devices actuated from the weft forks, preferably by the arrangement of cam, links, and levers described in Specification 26,322/06.
Patent GB-190910598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fountain Pens.
IPC: B43K5/00
Filed: 1909-05-04
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 10,598. International Fountain Pen Co., Morlan, E. E., and Garey, C. E. May 4. Reservoir pens.-Relates to fountain pens uf the type provided with a nib-holding plug and a threaded cap furnished with a shoulder engaging the end of the plug. The nib 15, which is of a cross-section greater than a semicircle, fits in two circular seats 13, 14 in a holder C, its end bearing against a shoulder 16. The holder C screws into the barrel and is flanged at 7 and recessed at 8 to afford a grip and ink-guard. The space 12 between the seats 13, 14 is enlarged so that the ink, which enters from the reservoir A through a port 18 cupped at its inner end 19, surrounds the nib 15 which is perforated to facilitate the flow of ink. A portion 9 of the holder C is threaded externally to receive a cap B which is formed with a shoulder 23 to abut on the end of the portion 9 and has an enlargement 24 to receive the ink displaced from the reduced portion 22 on inserting the nib. A groove 25 in the portion 9 vents the air and surplus ink. A plug 1 fits in the top of the barrel A to form a socket 2 in the barrel, or a separate plug and socket-piece fits thereon, for the reception of the cap B when the pen is in use. A longitudinally movable rod D is loosely mounted in the barrel, being bevelled at the bottom 20 and having a cylindrical stem 21 attached thereto and extending underneath the nib nearly to its point to act as a feeder when the pen is held in an inclined position. The pen can be made to suit inks of different specific gravities by varying the diameter of the stem 21 or the diameter or length of the port 18.
Patent GB-190911233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Shaving-Soap.
Inventor: MITSCH ALFRED
IPC: A45D40/00
Filed: 1909-05-12
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 11,233. Mitsch, A. May 12. Shaving-appliances.- In shaving-soap holders of the type having a short base a and a long cover d, the base is made to grip the soap by a series of claws b provided with a sliding ring e.
Patent GB-190915720-A (GB)
Title: Ironing Boards.
Inventor: PFUND ERNST FRITZ
IPC: D06F81/12
Filed: 1909-07-06
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 15,720. Pfund, E. F. July 6. Ironing-boards. - An ironing-board b is detachably secured upon a stand a by means of a catch c, and depending plate d adapted respectively to enter a cavity c<1> and a slot d<1>. A spring in the cavity engages the catch, and a retaining-pin e is passed into an horizontal boring and through the plate d.
Patent GB-190921451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Compasses.
Inventor: PFAFF FRITZ
IPC: B43L9/12
Filed: 1909-09-20
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 21,451. Pfaff, F. Sept. 20. Compasses. - A three-legged compass comprises two outer legs 2 of equal length and a middle leg 3 of adjustable length. Each outer leg has a screw - head 4, while the middle has a screw - head 11 in a slot 9, so that two circles of different radii may be drawn simultaneously.
Patent GB-190922607-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Obtaining Pure Caoutchouc, Guttapercha and the like.
Inventor: SCHOLZ VICTOR
IPC: C08C3/02
Filed: 1909-10-04
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 22,607. Scholz, V. Oct. 4. India-rubber &c., extracting resins from.- Resin is dissolved out from caoutchouc, guttapercha, &c. by means of phenol, cresol, or other hydroxyl substituted benzol derivatives, or acid constituents of tar, or with mixtures thereof such as creosote. The phenol may be saturated with water in such a proportion as to form a hydrate or in larger quantities. The water serves to keep down the temperature, and also separates albumen, and colouring and bitter substances.
Patent GB-190924786-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cutting Plate for Meat Cutters.
Inventor: WILLIAMS THOMAS
IPC: B02C18/36
Filed: 1909-10-28
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 24,786. Williams, T. Oct. 28. Mincing.-In a mincing-machine of the type comprising a screw-conveyer, a. cutting-ptate having notched or serrated slots, and knives revolving in contact with the plate, the slots C in the plate are arranged in concentric curves.