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Patent GB-190604427-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Solidifying Tar.
Inventor: COULSON SYDNEY GEORGE
Filed: 1906-02-23
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 4427. Coulson, S. G. Feb. 23. Tar.-Relates to an improvement in the process for solidifying tar as described in Specification No. 2102, A.D. 1904, wherein it is stated that the compound may be used as a cement, or in the manufacture of fuel and waterproofing and road-making material. The tar is first treated in a distillation apparatus at a temperature not exceeding 360‹ F. so as to drive off the naphtha constituents, which may be collected as a by-product. The tar is then cooled in an open vessel or pan to a temperature of 140-150‹ F., and sulphuric acid is gradually stirred in. The hot material may finally be run into moulds.
Patent GB-190610454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Strap-plates of Railway Carriage-door Sashes.
Inventor: LAYCOCK WILLIAM SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-05-04
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 10,454. Laycock, W. S. May 4. Draught excluders.-The strap-plate A' of railway-carriage windows is provided with a top piece A for assisting in pushing the window down, and may also be provided with a match-striking surface B. A hinged draught-bar E, and the sashbalancing arrangement described in Specification No. 27,790, A.D. 1904, may be applied to the strapplate.
Patent GB-190619023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Yarns.
Inventor: RYDER HENRY
Filed: 1906-08-25
Granted: 1907-10-25
Abstract: 19,023. Ryder, H. Aug. 29, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Yarns for hose, belts, cordage, matting, &c. are produced from fibres of any desired length by spinning the fibres spirally around an untwisted wire core 10, so that they lie substantially parallel to one another. It is stated that all the fibres bear an equal strain and that the spun fibres may collectively bear a strain equal to that of the wire core. The yarn is produced with a predetermined degree of twist, draft, and tension by the machine described in Specification No. 19,035, A.D. 1906. Reference is made to the yarn described in Specification No. 18,561, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190620237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heel Protectors for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: SPENCER THOMAS TURNER
Filed: 1906-09-11
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 20,237. Spencer, T. T., and Bonham, A. Sept. 11. Heel protectors.-A plate a, having one or more slots b and a turned-down portion c, slides on to the heel d of a boot or shoe, the slots b passing under the heads of screws e projecting from the heel d. A protector g, of leather, rubber, &c., is attached to the plate a to form the wearing surface. The plate is secured in position by one or more nails &c. f driven through the plate c into the heel d. The slots b, instead of coming to the edge of the plate, may terminate in a wider portion to admit of the passage of the heads of the screws e; or, the slots may be L-shaped.
Patent GB-190621159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of the Regulation of Single-phase Dynamo Electric Machines of the Commutator Type.
Filed: 1906-09-24
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 21,159. Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges. Sept. 25, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Dynamos, regulating motors, controlling.-In a single-phase commutator dynamo-electric machine having a working winding on the stator and shortcircuited working brushes on the motor, the field magnet being partly excited by the armature and partly by an auxiliary winding on the stator, the stator exciting-winding is connected for starting in opposition to the armature winding, then disconnected, aud for running connected in the same direction as the armature winding. The exciting- currents are taken from series transformers t', t<2>, the transformer t' being connected to the stator winding through a suitable controller c, by which the whole or part of the transformer may be connected up to oppose or assist the armature excitation.
Patent GB-190622125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Automatic Pianos.
Filed: 1906-10-06
Granted: 1907-11-06
Abstract: 22,125. Gamble, H. E., and Kastner &. Co. Oct. 6. Automatic instruments.-The feeder bellows 2, the s p e e d - regulating and rewinding valve box 5, the governor bellows 6 for the tune-sheet motor, the governor bellows 7, 9 for the bass and treble pneumatics, and the valve box 8 are all mounted upon the underside of a feeder board 1. A well or chamber is formed in this board and the reservoir bellows is mounted on the upper side. The combination can be fixed to the bottom of a grand piano, as shown, and can be removed for repairs. The arrangement can also be applied to upright automatic pianos and to piano players.
Patent GB-190622778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Woven Wire Mattresses, Bed-bottoms, and the like.
Inventor: HILTON THOMAS
Filed: 1906-10-15
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 22,778. Hilton, T. Oct. 15 Mattresses. - A woven wire mattress or bottom for beds, ships' berths, &c. is provided with strong spiral wires, arranged transversely to prevent lateral contraction when the mattress is stretched longitudinally. The cross-wires d intermesh with the mattress a, as shown, and their ends are bent round the -longitudinal edging b of the mattress or secured to the framing. Two or more wires d may be used, either coiled together through the longitudinal mattress spirals, or coiled so as to engage the longitudinal spirals alternately.
Patent GB-190626537-A (GB)
Title: Regulating Electric Motors.
Inventor: SEFTON-JONES HERBERT
Filed: 1906-11-22
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 26,537. Jones, H. Sefton-, [Stebbins, R.]. Nov. 22. Motors, controlling.-Direct-current motors are caused to run at constant speed, by inserting, in series or parallel with their field-magnet windings, a resistance which may be short-circuited by the action of a circuit - breaker, which is operated, when the speed of the motor exceeds a certain limit, by the excess current produced in a small compound-wound generator driven by the motor. When the speed variation passes beyond the control of the regulator, a circuit-breaker in the motorsupply circuit is operated to cut out the motor. The motor A, shown compound-wound with series winding B<1> and shunt circuit B containing a resistance C, is connected across the mains 1, 2, and drives a small over-compounded generator D, for example a fan motor suitably connected, having a shunt winding D, in the circuit of which is a rheostat E of the potentiometer type having a series winding D<2>, the series circuit being completed through the windings of two electro-magnets F, G in parallel. When the speed of the motor rises above a certain limit, the current of the small generator, which is preferably driven at a higher rate of speed by means of a belt, becomes sufficient to cause the contact f upon the adjustable spring-held armature to engage the similar contact upon the armature of the electromagnet F, and so short-circuit the resistance C, increase the strength of the motor field, and decrease the speed of the motor. The resistance C is so chosen that its introduction or removal is more than sufficient to compensate for the change of speed. If the increase or speed is too rapid to be met by the resistance C, the large increase of current produced in the generator by the increased speed serves to actuate the electro-magnetic trip mechanism G<1> and open the circuit-breaker H in the main circuit of the motor. The invention is equally applicable to a simple series motor. The limits of speed at which the circuit-breaker F is caused to act are predetermined by the adjustment of the spring-held armature, and by adjustment of the resistance E in the generator field. The fields of both motor and generator are preferably normally worked below the saturation point.
Patent GB-190626768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Incandescent Gas Mantles and Burners.
Inventor: EADY LESLIE HOWARD
Filed: 1906-11-24
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 26,768. Eady, L. H., Eady, E. W. H., and Cash, J. Nov. 24. Incandescent gas lamps. -A refractory solid body, preferably of fireclay, steatite, magnesian clay, or asbestos, or a mixture of these materials, is arranged in the mantle of an upright ot inverted burner. In upright burners, the solid corresponds in shape more or less to the mantle, is not considerably smaller than it, and is arranged so as not to close the opening in the top of the mantle. Fig. 1 shows one form in which the solid body a is somewhat tapered, and has a rounded base with a projection for fitting the usual burner head socket and with a grooved or forked projection for carrying the mantle. Fig. 3 shows an inverted lamp in which a pear-shaped solid body a is formed with a hook for suspending it from a cross-bar d within the burner tube e, the mantle holder f being adjustably screwed on the burner tube. According to the Provisional Specification, the solid body may be carried by a wire bent round an inverted burner tube, or it may be attached to or formed in one with the mantle holder.
Patent GB-190627274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Two Speed Gears for Motor Cycles & other Motor Vehicles
Filed: 1906-11-30
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 27,274. Galley, F. G., and Anglian Motor Co. Nov. 30. Driving-mechanism.- Relates to two-speed countershaft chain gearing suitable for motorcycles &c. Power is transmitted from a loose friction clutch member d, on the engine shaft e through chain-wheels c, b to a countershaft a. The shaft a carries upon its rounded ends transmission chain-wheels a<3> of different diameters and on its squared middle part a<1> a double claw-clutch member h adapted to engage corresponding members f on the wheels a<3> one at a time. The member h is operated through a rockshaft i. The sliding member d<1> of the friction clutch is normally held in movement of the lever k is limited by pins m passing engagement by a spring e<2>, disengagement being through slots k<3> in the lever. In the Provisional effected through a lever k carrying helical cams k<1> Specification, reference is made to Specification No. engaging similar cams l<1> on a fixed plate l. The 28,732, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190627638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Reservoir Pens.
Inventor: SHAND GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1906-12-04
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 27,638. Shand, G. E. Dec. 4. Pens, reservoir. A valve of any preferred construction is used to close the air-tube of a fountain or stylographic pen when the same is inverted for carrying in the pocket. In the example shown in Fig. 3, the valve g in the air-tube b is attached to a stem j with a weight i. When in position for writing, the valve g is pushed from its seat, past the air orifice k.
Patent GB-190702105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Clicking Presses.
Filed: 1907-01-28
Granted: 1908-01-28
Abstract: 2105. Bennion, C., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. Jan. 28. Cutting-machines for leather.-A clicking-press is so constructed that the operator may, without removing his hand from the handle by which the pressure-applying member is adjusted in position, with the same hand start the machine. The sleeve J, Fig. 1, which reciprocates vertically, has attached to it the pressure-applying member B. A rod F<2>, attached to the beam B, moves in an aperture in the handle F carried by the arm F<1>. This arm terminates in a ring F<3> which can rotate horizontally around a bracket A<3> which is attached to the frame of the machine and through which the sleeve J passes. The starting-lever G, pivoted at G<1>, has its end in the form of an arc G‹ of the same curvature as the path of the handle F, so that they are always in proximity. The handle F may be directly attached to the beam B, and the arm F<1> replaced by a guide, fixed to the frame, upon which the handle slides.
Patent GB-190702389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Cocks for Flush Tanks and the like.
Inventor: MCKAIG JAMES
Filed: 1907-01-30
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 2389. McKaig, J. Jan. 30. Ball and float valves; float levers; regulating discharge from valves and cocks.-A float-operated valve for supplying water to flush tanks &c. is constructed, as shown in Fig. 1, with the float lever 18, 19 operating through a weighted lever 16, so that by adjusting the weight 22 the valve may be regulated in accordance with a varying pressure of supply. The valve consists of a cylindrical plug working in a tube 7 integral with the inlet tube 2, which is formed with a flange carrying the valve coat. The levers are carried by brackets 14, 15 formed on a yoke 13 carried, so as to be capable of rotary adjustments, on the tube 7. The yoke has a downward extension 13<1> which deflects the water downwards as it issues from the valve seat through the apertures 10. By means of a screw 28 passing through the lever 16, the throw of the valve can be adjusted, thereby regulating the volume of water in the tank.
Patent GB-190704108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fire Bars for Boilers and other Furnaces.
Inventor: PEAT WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1907-02-19
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 4108. Peat, W. R., Peat, T., Peat, P., and Peat, H. A. Feb. 19. Fire bars and grates. - Means are provided in connexion with a furnace grate for actuating transverse rocking fire-bars so that the fuel is gradually carried from the front to the rear of the grate, the arrangement being specially adapted for use with the fire-bars described in Specification No. 15,482, A.D. 1885. Each set of fire-bars b is connected by a rod c. loosely attached to a pivoted catch g and controlled by a spring d, fixed by an adjustable bolt f to a bracket on the dead-plate. A recessed cam h, rotated by worm gearing, normally holds the bars in their lowest position, the spring d being distended ; but when the catch g enters the recess p, the rod c is operated by the spring, and the bars are suddenly lifted and then immediately lowered again. A cam h is provided for each rod c, and the recesses are arranged so that the different sets of bars are elevated at different times.
Patent GB-190706296-A (GB)
Title: Extractors for Removing Bursted Shells from Fire Arms.
Inventor: OBREGON VICTOR ANDRES
Filed: 1907-03-15
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 6296. Obregon, V. A., and Ingraw, J. R. March 15. Removing damaged cartridge cases.-An extractor for removing burst cartridge cases from barrels consists of a steel rod a with a part 1 to be screwed into a ram-rod, and a flattened part B having forks 2 bevelled to form cutting-edges 3. In modifications the forks are adjustable.
Patent GB-190706708-A (GB)
Title: A New Mat Carpet or Covering
Inventor: BEAVER CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1907-03-20
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 6708. Beaver, C. J., and Claremont, E. A. March 20. Sound-deadening coverings.-The covering consists of a sheet of vulcanized bitumen, formed by mixing mineral matter, sulphur, and the pitch or residues of distillation of vegetable oils. The sheet is faced with a thin sheet of india-rubber &c., and is backed with canvas &c. The india-rubber and the canvas are attached to the bitumen by rubber solution, gutta-percha, cement, fish glue, &c., and the three sheets are pressed strongly together by mechanical means.
Patent GB-190710951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Celluloid Printing Surfaces.
Inventor: KILBURN BERTRAM EDWARD DUNBAR
Filed: 1907-05-10
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 10,951. Kilburn, B. E. D., [Soc. Anon. Internazionale per i ClichÚs in Celluloide Bacigalupi]. May 10. Printing-surfaces are made of celluloid having a composition similar to that employed for making dies or matrices as described in Specification No. 25,519, A.D. 1899, and No. 1934, A.D. 1901, and consisting of 50 to 75 parts of nitro-cellulose, 20 to 25 parts of camphor, and 4 to 10 parts of castor, almond, &c. oil.
Patent GB-190711075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Melting Pots, for use with Type-founding and Stereotype-plate Casting Apparatus.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1907-05-11
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 11,075. Haddan, H. J., [Duplex Printing - Press Co.]. May 11. Type. - Relates to melting - pots for casting stereotypes, type founding, &c., and in particular to means for keeping the molten metal at a constant level. Over the furnace 2 is mounted the metal pot 1, preferably formed with a depression 1<b> in which the pump 3 is located. A displacer 4, preferably formed hollow and filled with dross, and adapted to be lowered into the pot 1 to maintain the metal at a constant level by means of a universally mounted screw 5, is pivoted on a stud 4b on the metal pot. In a modification, the displacer is attached to the lower end of a screw which passes through a threaded boss in an arch above the metal pot.
Patent GB-190711147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reinforced Paving-blocks and the like and in Methods of Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: GRUNWALD MAX
Filed: 1907-05-13
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 11,147. Grunwald, M. May 13. Paving - blocks. - Artificial stone blocks for paving, particularly the borders of tramway rails, are reinforced by metal sheets or plates b, Figs. 1 and 2, which are stamped with apertures d, parts c being bent up so as to reach the upper surface of the block. In the form shown in Figs. 3 and 4, two plates b, b<1> are employed, and the bent-up portions c, c', instead of being straight, are of the shape shown in Fig. 4. In moulding the blocks, a layer of composition is placed in the mould, the metal plates b are inserted, the portions c resting upon the bottom, and the mould is filled with composition. The stone composition may consist of cement and broken quartz, broken basalt, sand, or the like,
Patent GB-190713503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Feed Buckets or Nose Bags.
Inventor: AVEY CHARLES HOUGHTON
Filed: 1907-06-11
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 13,503. Avey, C. H. June 11. Nosebags are formed with an horizontal slit across the front so that when the animal raises its head the slit opens and allows air to enter. The top 4, Fig. 1, of the lower part of the nosebag is enlarged so that it extends beyond the lower edge of the part 3, and is stiffened by a plate 11. The upper part pivots about the pins 6 securing the head straps 8 to the nosebag, and the rear wall 7 of the bag is crimped or folded so as to be flexible. In a modified form, the two parts of the bag are separate and connected at the rear by a flexible gusset 10, Fig. 3, and the headstraps are connected to bars 9 secured to the inside of the nosebag. In another form, the two parts of the bag are in a!ioement at the front so that the opening is closed when the animal lowers its head
Patent GB-190717243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Multi-cylinder Fluid Pressure Motors Working Expansively.
Inventor: ERVILLE JOSEPH D AUTEMARRE D
Filed: 1907-07-27
Granted: 1908-07-27
Abstract: 17,243. ErvillÚ, J. d'A. d'. July 27. Clutches. - The reversible eccentrics of an engine are mounted loosely upon the shaft, and are connected to one member of a clutch, the claws of which are of different lengths. The clutch member A, which slides on a key in the shaft and is under the control of a spring E, is moved by the rod D, when reversing, a distance equal to the length of the shorter claws. When the longer claws engage, after relative movement of the parts of the clutch, the lever D is moved to the left to secure completely the eccentrics to the shaft.
Patent GB-190717444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Railway and other Trucks or Vehicles for the Transport of Timber and similar Goods.
Inventor: PRESTON WALTER REUBEN
Filed: 1907-07-30
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 17,444. Preston, W. R., and Peckitt, R. G. July 30. Stays; hinging, methods of.-Relates to the stanchions with which timber and like trucks are provided to secure the load, of the type arranged to fold down n longitudinally of the vehicle or to drop down vertically so as not to project above the permanent sides or floor. Several constructions are described: (1) The stanchions a, Fig. 1, are pivoted to the underframe c and to a bracket d and are supported in the raised position by an extended part d<1> of the bracket d, to which they may be secured by pins f, latches, &c. The extended part d' strengthens the side of the wagon. (2) The stanchion is provided with a slot o, Fig 5, through which passes a pin p, secured to the underframe c and a bracket q, and is secured in the vertical position against the bracket t by a pin and slot r, s. The lower end of the stanchion is so shaped that it is capable of turning about the pin p when raised. (3) The stanchion is provided with two pins u, v, Fig. 8, adapted to slide on a bracket w, having a slot x for one stud and a recess y for the other. (4) A stud z, Fig. 11, on the stanchion a, can slide in a slot in a part 1 of the bracket which extends above the other part 2 so that the stanchion can be folded down on the part 2.
Patent GB-190719012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks.
Inventor: BUTLER HENRY GEORGE
Filed: 1907-08-23
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 19,012. Butler, H. G., and Howard, H. F. Aug. 23. Latches; locks, key &c.-Relates to blocking- mechanism for night latches of the Yale type. The bolt b is blocked by the lever h which is operated by projections l, m carried by a cam k, which is rotated by the action of the key in a barrel g. When the key is turned in the direction opposite to that for locking, the projection l of the cam engages the tail of the lever h and blocks the bolt, as shown in Fig. 2. In this position the inside handle f is rendered inoperative. When the key is turned to unlock the latch, the projection m of the cam engages the tail j and unblocks the bolt ; this is then withdrawn by further turning of the key, which then causes the projection l to press back the tail-piece d<1> of the bolt.
Patent GB-190723108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: REID JAMES
Filed: 1907-10-19
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 23,108. Reid, J. Oct. 19. Motor road vehicles.-A hansom cab is converted into a motor road vehicle by fitting to the fore part a motor tractor having wheels which are both driven and steered, the driving and steering mechanism being controlled from the perch seat at the back of the vehicle. The steering is effected from a handle D by rods and ball joints actuating a screwed spindle H, which operates a sliding part within the casing J' connected to one arm of a bell-crank lever, which is connected by suitable mechanism to the steering-wheels. The changespeed gear is adjusted from a lever Q by means of levers and rods. The usual engine-control devices pass up through a tube R<1> to levers r. A band brake is operated from the pedal T'.
Patent GB-190725155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Preventing Diffusion of Soot from Chimneys
Inventor: SOLARI ANTONIO
Filed: 1907-11-13
Granted: 1908-07-06
Abstract: 25,155. Solari, A. Nov. 13. Chimneys.-To prevent soot from issuing with the smoke from a chimney, a cylindrical casing 1, in which is a rotatable helical baffle 10, is secured above a hole in a plate across the flue at a height depending on the height of the chimney, and is accessible through an adjacent aperture in the chimney. The baffle is rotated by the ascending smoke, and soot which strikes against it descends and is collected in a receptacle suitably placed. The baffle is made up of sections secured to the spindle 8, which turns in holes provided in cross-plates 4 secured to the cylindrical casing 1. A hood 6 is secured above the casing 1, and a door 2 is provided for inspection purposes &c.
Patent GB-190800278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hosiery.
Inventor: MURRAY JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-01-04
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 278. Murray, J. A. Jan. 4. Stockings and socks.-The parts of hosiery subjected to most wear are fitted with comparatively smooth and finely woven protectiogpieces of cotton, silk, or other like fabric, which are marked with means for the identification of the article, or of the wearer. The pieces are sewn inside or outside the toe of the sock &c. as shown, and they are preferably curved at the front to follow the shape of the toe, and formed straight at the back.