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Patent GB-190624077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sight Feed Lubricators.
Inventor: HOCHGESAND JEAN NEPOMUCENE
Filed: 1906-10-29
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 24,077. Hochgesand, J. N. Oct. 29. Lubricators. - Relates to the sight-feed lubricator described in Specification No. 23,476, A.D. 1904, in which a chamber is placed between the oil inlet and the sight-glasses to retain the air in case of a back rush. All the chambers f, formed by partitions e, one for each sight-glass c, communicate by passages h, and are closed at the back by covers g, or are all closed by a single cover. Into the end compartments open channels j, communicating with hollow plugs l and with pipes k, through one of which the oil enters, the other serving for the removal of excess of oil. Bent pipes i conduct the oil from the chambers f to the sight-glasses c.
Patent GB-190629288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pencils and the like.
Inventor: LIPPINCOTT FISHER HAZARD
Filed: 1906-12-22
Granted: 1907-12-21
Abstract: 29,288. Lippincott, F. H. Dec. 22. Fastenings.-Relates to a holder for a lead, crayon, erasing-rubber, or other piece inserted therein, and particularly to means for feeding forward the lead &c. and preventing rearward movement thereof until such movement is desired. One end of the holder 1 is closed by a cap 3 and the other is pointed and provided with a sleeve 5 which guides the insertion 6. A follower 7 has a sleeve 9 which grips the end of the lead &c., and is provided with a braking-device comprising a spring-pressed ball 13 which engages between the wall of the holder and an incline 8 on the follower. A projection 10 passing through a slot in the holder enables the follower to be moved. A part of the follower extends into a recess in the holder and serves as an additional guide. The sleeve 9 may be replaced by arms 16, Fig. 6, which grip the end of the lead &c. The lower edge of the follower may have serrations which grip the material of the holder. The ball 13 may be controlled by gravity instead of by a spring, and may be replaced by a cup-shaped member ; or an iucline on the follower may be engaged by a wedge-shaped braking-shoe 23, Fig. 6. In the form shown in Fig. 7, the follower consists of a wire 26 which is wound round the lead &c. and has a pointed end 28 which engages the holder. This follower may also be formed of sheet metal. In the form shown in Fig. 10, the follower 7 and a wedge-shaped braking-shoe 39 have each a projecting finger 31, and are pressed apart by a spring. The follower may be actuated by a sleeve 35 having shoulders which engage the fingers 31.
Patent GB-190700268-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hand or Wrist Bag.
Filed: 1907-01-04
Granted: 1908-01-04
Abstract: 268. Ormiston & Glass, and Glass, J. Jan. 4. Hand-bags &c.- Hand or wrist bags, of the kind made without frames, are opened and closed by means of a flap d, fastened at some convenient point e atone end, the other end g being he'd in place by being tucked into a pocket f. A tab h may be provided. on the flap to facilitate opening.
Patent GB-190700870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Atomisers or Burners for Liquid Fuel.
Inventor: BRABY HENRY
Filed: 1907-01-12
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 870. Braby, H. Jan. 12. Spray burners; oil supply.-The oil is fed by an annular passage 11, Fig. 3, to grooves 17 in the burner head 15, where it is sprayed by steam or compressed air or gas, forced through the central,pipe 9 and issuing through radial orifices 20, Figs. 3 and 4, in the head. The end 19 of each groove 17 is flared slightly, as shown. The oil may be heated in a coil 25, Fig. 5, connected to the oil-supply passages 10, 11, and situated in a steam chamber 24 connected to the steampipes 8. A drain cock 27 and an oil cock 29 are fitted to the steam chamber and to the oilsupply pipe respectively, and a hood 21 may be fitted to the head of the burner.
Patent GB-190701829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pen Nibs.
Inventor: WERTHEIMER CALLIE GEROME
Filed: 1907-01-24
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 1829. Wertheimer, C. G. Jan. 24. Pens. - Multiple nibs may be made in the form of a star, Fig. 2, or several pen points one behind the other, Fig. 3, slightly attached to each other at the edges, or two pen nibs placed back to back. In the latter case, a stop to prevent the nib from being inserted too far in the holder, or a clip to grip the holder, or a short tubular portion, may be formed between the nibs.
Patent GB-190702833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Inner Tubes for Tyres of Vehicle Wheels, Air Cushions, Life-belts and the like Distensible Articles.
Inventor: YATES WALSH
Filed: 1907-02-05
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 2833. Yates, D. W., Crompton, W. H., and Radcliffe, F. Feb. 5. Tyres, pneumatic. - An inner tube for tyres, life-belts, air cushions, and like distensible articles is furnished externally with a sleeve b of fabric, woven to a radius from fibrous or metallic threads. The warp threads may be spaced closer at the inner periphery d than at the outer c. The tube may be woven seamless, or open so as to be stitched up afterwards ; the ends may overlap, a hole for the valvestem being provided.
Patent GB-190706292-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Tensile and Compression Strain Tester or Indicator and Weighing Balance.
Inventor: SALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1907-03-15
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 6292. Salter, G., and Hughes, J. B. March 15. Spring balances. - Relates to an apparatus which may be used for weighing or for measuring tensile or compression strains. In its upright position, the apparatus may be used as a spring balance. Two removable disks h, Fig. 3, with shanks h<2>, are fitted to sockets a<3>, b<1>, Fig. 6, carried by corresponding telescopic members a<2>, b<3>. The member a<2> is connected to the end b of the spring and carries an indicating- finger. By turning the balance on its side, the disks h may be used as end abutments, and the apparatus used for measuring the compression obtained from moving bodies. When used for measuring tensile strains detachable shackles j<2>,j<1> are respectively connected to the outer and inner telescoping members, which are suitably slotted for the movement of the pivot or attaching pins.
Patent GB-190709688-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Points or Fangs of Croquet Hoops and Posts and the like, which Enter the Ground for the purpose of Fastening them.
Inventor: WARDLEY JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-04-26
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 9688. Wardley, J. W. April 26. Croquet.-The points of a croquet hoop or of ordinary posts are made conical at b, cylindrical at c, and conical at d. When the earth round the parts b w o r k s loose, the post or hoop is raised slightly and a sand packing is added to the cavities formed by the parts b. The sand is prevented from entirely filling the holes by the parts c.
Patent GB-190710651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Securing a Sheet of Paper or the like to a Board.
Inventor: PERKINS JULIAN LEIGH
Filed: 1907-05-07
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 10,651. Perkins, J. L. May 7. Fastenings, clamp. Relates to a device for holding a drawing upon a board when it is to be photographed for use in photolithography or kindred processes ; it is equally adapted to hold a single sheet or a book in open position. A board a is provided with a number of holes b in which may be placed posts c carrying spring clips f. The posts may be made in two parts, Fig. 3, the part d being removable. The pressure of the book &c. upon the fingers f causes them to grip the posts. A handle g serves to remove the clip. Fig. 7 shows a modified clip, the part m., o of which engages in the hole in the board. The clip is of wire and is used only for holding single sheets upon the board. In order to prevent the board from warping, it is made of strips a<1> between which are placed pieces of leather, the whole being held together by rods c<1>.
Patent GB-190715797-A (GB)
Title: Improved Open Pressing Frame for Oil Presses
Inventor: AUSTERLITZ ALEXANDER
Filed: 1907-07-09
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 15,797. Austerlitz, A. July 9. Fatty oils, extracting. Open frames for hydraulic oil presses, of the kind described in Specification No. 2050, A.D. 1906, are formed only of uprights a connected by rings &c, b and arranged according to, the shape of the pressure plates. The frame may be built into the press or may be moved into the press after filling. The press-head may have an opening, closed by a sliding p!ate, to allow feeding &c, of the plates. Pressure cloths &c. may be used. [Reference has been. directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 65, A.D. 1862, No. 1376, A.D. 1863, and No. 25,011, A.D. 1904.1
Patent GB-190719562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Electric Incandescence Lamps having Holders or Suspenders for the Filaments.
Filed: 1907-08-31
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 19,562. Deutsche Gasgl³hlicht Akt.- Ges. (Auerges.). April 15, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Incandescent lamps.-Metallic loop filaments are flexibly supported at two adjacent points of the loop to maintain their form and prevent shortcircuiting. Pairs of supports or single supports engaging the loop at two points may be used ; or as shown in Fig. 3, the loop may be supported by the edges of a transversely curved metal strip e. The supports are preferably elastic, and may consist of carbon filaments or of a metal such as tantalum. Specifications Nos. 6803 and 13,596, A.D. 1906, are referred to.
Patent GB-190720453-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sifter and Mixer.
Inventor: GARDNER CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1907-09-13
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 20,453. Gardner, C. E. Sept. 13. Drawings to Specification. Sifting.-Relates to improvements in the mixing-apparatus of the combined sifter and mixer described in Specification No. 10,606, A.D. 1889.
Patent GB-190722302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Method of Neutralising Induction from Aternating Electric Current Systems.
Filed: 1907-10-09
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 22,302. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Oct. 9. Distributing.-Conductors are protected against induction from alternating - current railways employing the rails as return conductors, by placing near to them a neutralizing conductor D connected in shunt to the rails B, resistances E being inserted to ensure the proper current in the conductors D to neutralize in the conductor C the inductive effect of the trolly wire A and rails B. In modifications, the proper proportion of current in the conductors D is obtained by including a reactance in the rail circuit; or a transformer may supply current from the rails to the conductors D.
Patent GB-190722689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gripping Devices for Wrenches.
Inventor: KAHLE DORSEY PERDUE
Filed: 1907-10-15
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 22,689. Kahle, D. P. Oct. 15. Screw - and - nut mechanism. - Quick-adjustment screw wrenches are provided with oppositely disposed half-nuts 18, 19 mounted between the sides 17 of a cut-away portion of a sleeve 15, which is revolubly connected to the loose jaw 7 by a lip 12. The half-nuts 18, 19 are separated by a washer 20, which is provided with pins 28, 29 for engaging coil springs 25. The springs 25 are mounted in grooves 24 of the half-nuts and normally hold the half-nuts in engagement with the screw-threaded shank 1 of the fixed jaw 2. The shank 1 has flat surfaces 4 and longitudinal grooves 5, which are engaged by corresponding projections 9<a> on the strap 9. In a modification, the grooves 5 may be dispensed with, and the sleeve 15 may be adapted to engage with two semicircular external lips on the loose jaw.
Patent GB-190723168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Spreading Tar or similar Substances over Roads, Footpaths or Ground Surfaces.
Inventor: CLARKE JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1907-10-21
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 23,168. Clarke, J. G., Ashdown, J. W., and Weeks, W. R. Oct. 21. Liquids, distributing ; cauldrons and tanks, asphalt and like. -Tar is heated in a rectangular wheeled tank A by means of a furnace C, and passes through a number of valves F operated either separately or by a common connecting- rod to a distributing. box or spreader E, from which it is spread on to roads &c. The fuel receptacle D is carried between the shafts. The box E is constructed with a sill H against which a shutter J can be adjusted as shown in Fig. 4, and may be divided into compartments to vary the width of spread. A series of V-grooves is cut along the edge of the sill H for the passage of the tar. Following the spreader E is a flat brush M, formed in hinged sections so as to conform to the contour of the road and attached to the sides of the tank by means of studs and side rods. The brush M can be raised and lowered by chains wound round a shaft O mounted in bearings at the back of the tank A and operated by a hand-wheel P with a ratchet-wheel Q and pawl R.
Patent GB-190724369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Flushing Arrangements of Water Closets.
Inventor: BADEN HERBERT EDWIN
Filed: 1907-11-04
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 24,369. Baden, H. E. Nov 4. Traps, dip-plate. Relates to improvements on the flushing- devices described in Specification No. 23,473, A.D. 1894, [Abridgment Class Closets &c.], and consists in forming the flush pipe trap in a rectangular metal box b<1> separate from the closet basin. The trap b extends across the box from one side to the other.
Patent GB-190727445-A (GB)
Title: Improved Brushing Machine for Cleaning the Inside of Casks and the like.
Inventor: CRICHTON DAVID JOHN
Filed: 1907-12-12
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 27,445. Crichton, D. J., and Muggeridge, R. W. Dec. 12. Cleansing casks.-A device for brushing casks comprises a stand portion a, which passes through the bung-hole and rests against the wall of the cask at b. The frame has a conical portion c, which engages with the bung-hole, and is provided with side parts e and set-screws f resting on the upper staves. The jointed arm i, which carries the brushes m, o, is pivoted to the frame at g, the pivot having a chain-pinion r connected by chain gearing with the chain-pinion t on the shaft of the hand-wheel v. The jointed portions of the arm i are provided with a pressure-spring p, and stops are provided to prevent the parts from doubling the wrong way. In place of chain gearing for driving the brushes, bevel-gearing may be employed, and the device may be driven by power supplied through a flexible shaft. Also when a hand-wheel is employed, the pinion t may be driven through an intermediate pinion to get a greater speed. The stands a of several machines may be attached to a frame having a shaft for driving all the machines.
Patent GB-190728510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Dyeing and Bleaching Bobbins of Yarns with Paper Sleeves.
Inventor: ROTHEMANN OSKAR
Filed: 1907-12-27
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 28,510. Rothemann, O. Dec. 27, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 19011. Bleaching ; dyeing.-In bleaching or dyeing bobbins &c. of yarn mounted on vertical and superposed paper spools for circulation through the bobbins of the treating-liquid, in order to prevent the collapse of the spools under the softening action of the bath, the coupling - nipples in each plane are supported by a frame, the frames being kept apart and supported by distancepieces. Each frame consists of a series of concentric rings 7, coupled together by radial cross-bars 8. The coupling- nipples 5, connecting the perforated paper spools 3 of lower bobbins 4 with those of upper bobbins 4<1>, pass through equally-spaced holes in the rings of the intermediate frame and rest on the frame by means of flanges 6. The frame rests on the flanges 9 of distance-bolts 10 screwed into the bottom of the machine.
Patent GB-190800099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with School and other Desks, Tables, Shelves, and such like.
Inventor: JELFS GEORGE WATKINS
Filed: 1908-01-02
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 99. Jelfs, G. W. Jan. 2. Boxes combined with desks, tables, and shelves.- A receptacle for attachment to school and other desks, tables, shelves, &c. comprises a metal &c. box c having flanged edges c<2> sliding in grooves d' formed in a lid d, which is screwed to the underside of the desk &c. The box is divided into compartments by partitions. Removable stops may be provided, to prevent the box from being drawn out too far.
Patent GB-190800105-A (GB)
Title: Improved Secondary Battery
Inventor: SCHREIBER PAUL
Filed: 1908-07-17
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 105. Schreiber, P. July 17. Secondary batteries. - Concentric cylindrical electrodes are constructed of such dimensions that the expansion of the positive paste and the contraction of the negative paste during charging, causes the paste to bind firmly on the electrodes For this purpose, the thickness of the paste is made comparable with the diameter of the negative electrode. The positive electrode b pasted on the inside encircles the negative electrode consisting of a tube c pasted on the outside, a porous wood separator g being placed between, secured in an insulating-base l provided with channels for the liquid circulation. Metal-lined channels n, and, if desired, perforations p are provided to allow the penetration of the electrolyte to all parts of the electrodes. The electrodes may have longitudinal ribs.
Patent GB-190807939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps.
Inventor: STILL WILLIAM MUDD
Filed: 1908-04-09
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 7939. Still, W. M., and Adamson, A. G. April 9. Drawings to Specification. Diaphragm valves.-The valve of a steam-trap is formed by a ball which is loosely held in a cup formed in a flexible metallic diaphragm, by spinning in the metal after inserting the ball.
Patent GB-190812040-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Jewellery-guard.
Inventor: KEATING ARTHUR EDWARD EUGENE
Filed: 1908-06-03
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 12,040. Keating, A. E. E. June 3. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel. - A protector for necklaces &c., which may be worn as a bracelet or necklace, comprises a small tube a, Fig. 1, of metal provided with slots e and screwed closing-plugs b, b<1>, the plug b<1> having a long stem fitting into recess in the plug b. In a back plate a<1> on the tube are fixed small eyes r carrying chains c. The chains c have one or more circular links d and are passed around or through the necklace, the link d being then disposed in a slot e and secured by the stem of the closing-plug b<1>. In a modification, Fig. 2, the tube has a longitudinal slot h into which is slid a bar g bearing pins f. Rings d on the chains c are passed over the pins f and secured by screwed knobs k, which may be ornamented. The ends of the necklace if provided with spring rings may be engaged with the pins f. If the pins have fixed knobs, the chains may be fastened by spring-rings. In another modification, the chains may be secured by spring hooks. The device is secured to the dress by a safety-pin passed through rings at the ends or by a pin attached to it. It may be provided with additional sets of chains of varying lengths and design, so that the device can be used as a bracelet or necklace upon detachment from the dress. Screw-threaded holes may be provided in the tube for the reception of stones in screwed settings, which may act as lock-nuts for the closing-plugs or bar g.
Patent GB-190813132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottle Stoppers.
Inventor: GISSEMANN VILHELM
Filed: 1908-06-19
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 13,132. Gissemann, V., and Frederiksen, A. June 19. Stoppers, bayonet-joint and like. The bottle neck is formed with two hemispherical knobs a and with a seating b for a packing-ring. The stopper is formed with vertical recesses to pass the knobs a, a reduced part e, and undulating camsurfaces on the upper edge of the part c. The undulations of the cam-surfaces allow all stoppers to close with the same degree of pressure, notwithstanding variations in the sizes of the knobs a due to circumstances of their manufacture.
Patent GB-190820441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Brake-lever Clips for Cycles.
Inventor: SANGSTER CHARLES THOMAS BROCK
Filed: 1908-09-29
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 20,441. Sangster, C. T. B. Sept. 29. Brakes.-Relates to roller b r a k elever clips of the kind formed with parts a, a' surrounding the handle-bar and the roller-lever and connected by channelsection parts a<2>, a<3>. The fastening-screw b passes through plain holes a<6> in the overlapping parts a<3> and engages a screwed bole c<1> in a separate nut or screw-box c which is located in and concealed by the channel part a<2>. The nut is secured preferably by passing its ends c<2> through slots in the part a<2>.
Patent GB-190820574-A (GB)
Title: Improved Blasting Powder.
Inventor: FARRIS HARVEY DOBIE
Filed: 1908-09-30
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 20,574. Farris, H. D., and Jex, A. C. Sept. 30. Picrates.-A. compound of picric acid and potassium chlorate for use in explosives is prepared by adding a solution of four pounds of potassium chlorate in one gallon of water to a solution of six pounds of picric acid in eight gallons of water until foaming ceases ; the liquid is then set aside for ten hours, when the compound is deposited as a precipitate.
Patent GB-190822386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Ornamental Metallic Surfaces.
Inventor: GIBBS FRANK IORNS
Filed: 1908-10-22
Granted: 1909-12-22
Abstract: 22,386. Gibbs, F. I. Oct. 22. Ornamenting metal l surfaces.- Metal surfaces 1 are ornamented by thick electrolytic deposits 3 of one or more metals, covering the whole or part of the surface and lying on the surface, Fig. 2, or in etched recesses, Fig. 5. The surface may first be nickel-plated or tinned. The finished surface may be painted, enamelled, or coloured as desired. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c, Act. 1907, to Specifications No. 696, A.D. 1879,-No. 3419, A.D. 1885, No. 8078, A.D. 1886, No. 17,194, A.D. 1888, No. 23,555, A.D. 1893, No. 25,594, A.D. 1899, No. 22,915, A.D. 1902, and No. 13,487, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190827220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery or Apparatus for Wrapping Up or Parcelling Toffe or other Sweetmeats or suitable Substances.
Inventor: MACKINTOSH JOHN
Filed: 1908-12-15
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 27,220. Mackintosh, J. Dec. 15. Cutting-machines for paper.-In a machine for wrapping-up toffee tablets &c., the paper is cut by a pair of knives 33 geared together at 67 and operated by a cam 68.
Patent GB-190909361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Machines.
IPC: B41L47/46
Filed: 1909-04-20
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 9361. Addressograph, Ltd., [Addressograph Co.]. April 20. Feeding sheets.-In a machine constructed to print a letter in imitation of typewritten matter, the printing is effected through a ribbon 114 wound around a spring roller 115, Fig. 11, and a ratchet roller 116, Fig. 1, which is rotated to a certain extent at each reciprocation of the bed by a pawl 118 on a bell-crank, the upper arm of which is engaged and actuated by a lever 142 of a toggle arrangement which is adapted to raise the paperfeed roll 133, Fig. 11, out of contact with rolls 135, with which it co-operates. The toggle comprises a lever 142 mounted on the shaft of the rolls 135, and a link 143 pivoted to a swinging frame 137, Fig. 11, which carries the upper feed-roll 133 and is pivoted to the shaft 123 of. the impression roller 122. The raising of the roller 133 is effected on the rear movement of the carriage, and, after it is moved, the bell-crank snaps past the lever 142, and the ink-ribbon is actuated. The shaft of the rolls 135 is provided with registering fingers which prevent a sheet from being fed too soon.