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Patent GB-190623800-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means of Automatically Electrically Connecting and Mechanically Suspending an Arc Lamp or the like and Releasing same for Lowering.
Inventor: STEVENSON JOHN
Filed: 1906-10-26
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 23,800. Stevenson, J., and Williams, O. R. Oct. 26. Disengaging-couplings.-Electric arc lamps and the like are alternately suspended on a tubular socket, and released for lowering, by drawing the lamp up against a definite stop, the lamp contacts being brought into a definite plane, and remaining in that plane throughout the movement. Fig. 2 shows the mechanism in elevation with the cover removed, Fig. 4 is a section of the supporting-plug, and Figs. 5 and 6 are elevations of the tubular socket into which the plug enters and is supported. The fixed flange a is rigidly connected to the hood, and carries the slotted tube d, bevelled at its lower end for guiding purpnses. At the upper end, the slot d' opens out, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6, and is provided with suitably-shaped surfaces d<3>, d<4>, d<6>. The opening is closed partly by a plate e, Fig. 2, in which is mounted a pivoted detent f, having one arm closing the slot d<2> against an upwardlymoving object, and the other arm engaged by a spring h and prevented from downward movement by a stop e<1> on the plate e. The plug j, Figs. 2 and 4, is carried by the lamp-supporting flange i and has a pair of radial projections, one j<2> integral with the plug, and the other k<1> on a loose sleeve k. As the lamp is raised, the stud k<1> first enters the slot d<2> and engages the underside of the detent f. The lower projection j meanwhile enters the slot and guides the lamp into correct angular position. The stud k<1> then passes round the cam-surface d3 until it abuts against a fixed-stop ; on lowering the rope, the stud rests in the corner d<4> and supports the lamp. To release the lamp, the rope is again hauled in and the stud passes along the surface d<6> into the slot d<2>, so that on subsequently paying out the rope, the lamp is free for lowering. The pivoted detent f may be replaced by a fixed stop, the opposite side of the slot d' being cut away, as shown at g, in order to let the stud k' pass downwards. The electric contacts are preferably of the form shown in Fig. 2. Two terminal plates n are fixed on but insulated from the flange a, and carry flat rectangular metal plates o. The movable member carries a pair of terminal plates p to which are fixed spring contacts q.
Patent GB-190624241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Automatic Heat Regulators
Inventor: CLORIUS AXEL VALDEMAR
Filed: 1906-10-30
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 24,241. Clorius, A. V. Nov. 4, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Thermostats.-In apparatus of the type in which a rise in temperature causes a liquid contained in a closed vessel e to expand, thereby causing an armoured rubber tube h to lengthen and so close the valve b on to the seat s, a spring c is provided between the valve and the movable member d to prevent damage if the valve is over-actuated. Instead of the spring, a small air space may be left in the vessel e.
Patent GB-190626639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Embossing and Stamping Presses.
Inventor: CHRISTIAN KUNO
Filed: 1906-11-23
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 26,639. Christian, K. Nov. 23, Feeding sheets.- An embossing. or stamping press is provided with h a rotary feed-table o supported by a bush b in a bearing d. Vertically movable in the bush b is a spindle g on which is secured a helical sleeve i adapted to engage a similar fixed sleeve l. The head of the spindle passes into a casing q and is pressed upon by a spring h. As the platen f moves upwards, the spindle and table are caused to rotate until the helices become wedged together, after which the casing h by engaging the bush b moves the table bodily upwards. The spindle afterwards moves downwards with the platen, causing the table to move without rotation until a collar e on the bush b engages the bearing d. During this movement, a pin r on the sleeve i engages an inclined surface on the cap p, and the sleeve is thus slightly rotated so as to be in correct position to engage the sleeve l on the next upward stroke.
Patent GB-190627676-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Draught, Dust, and Weather Excluder for the Bottom of Doors.
Inventor: PICKFORD WILLIAM ALBERT
Filed: 1906-12-05
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 27,676. Pickford, W. A. Dec. 5. Draught &c. excluders. - A draught-excluding strip e is suspended at the bottom of the door from pivoted weighted levers b, which are adapted to engage at their heavier ends d. When the door is closed, a push-piece g at the end of a rod f which engages with one of the levers b meets the door post and depresses the strip e. When the door is again opened, the strip is raised by gravity. The push-piece g and rod f may be arranged at the other end of the draughtexcluder.
Patent GB-190628698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Storing and Handling Liquids and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: CLAUSS FELIX
Filed: 1906-12-15
Granted: 1907-12-14
Abstract: 28,698. Clauss, F., and Lewisson, L. Dec. 15. Tanks.-Apparatus for storing and discharging inflammable liquids, such as benzine, comprises two vessels, one for containing the said liquid, and the other for containing a quantity of a heavier, so-called neutral liquid for displacing the inflammable liquid. Fig. 1 shows one form of the apparatus. The benzine container a is arranged inside the container g for the neutral liquid, communication between the vessels being made by holes h. A float ball valve i is so weighted that it floats in the denser and sinks in the lighter of the liquids. As the latter is forced in through the pipe d, the denser liquid is forced out, and the level in the outer vessel rises until the ball cock k is closed. When the liquid is discharged the ball valve will rise and close the discharge tube, so preventing further withdrawal of the liquid. Fig. 2 shows a modification comprising two separate containers a, b, which may be used alternately for the two liquids. When one is completely filled with the denser liquid, either initially or during the working, the other may be used for the lighter liquid. The denser liquid is forced by compressed air to discharge the inflammable liquid, or the latter may be withdrawn by suction. The discharge pipe c may be provided with a window e. Fig. 3 shows a further modification in which two tanks A, B of equal capacity are arranged one above the other and connected by the pipe H. A pump C draws the denser liquid from the lower tank and discharges it to the upper, the benzine then flowing in from the barrel &c., as shown. When it is desired to discharge the benzine &c. through the pipe F to a motor-car &c., the three-way cock E is turned to place the bottom of the tank A in communication with the pipe H, and the denser liquid displaces the lighter by gravity. A gauge glass K is fitted to the upper tank.
Patent GB-190628797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scales
Inventor: PAGE SYDNEY ELLIOTT
Filed: 1906-12-17
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 28,797. Page, S. E., [Binney, H.]. Dec. 17. Spring apparatus; indicating and registering mechanism; weights; weights, methods of using.- In compound lever apparatus, the load is counterbalanced by weights J in a holder H, Fig. 2, suspended from a knife-edge on the beam G, each weight representing a load of 100 Ib. on the platform. A spring balance D, the dial of which reads up to 100 lb. for one revolution of the pointer, is also attached to the knife-edge so as to register the excess of weight in the counterpoise weight holder over the load on the platform. The dial of the balance is graduated counter-clockwise, if the hand moves clockwise, and thus indicates the load on the platform directly, the number of weights in the counterpoise less one being given. by an indicator E. The weights J are cylindrical and are held in a stationary weight holder I, Fig. 4, having a movable bottom 0 by means of springs M, M'. They are transferred to the counterpoise holder H similar to the holder I, and vice versa, by means of a sprocket-wheel and chain S, S<1> attached to the bottoms of the weight holders and operated by a handle R. The pointer e of the indicator E is attached to the movable bottom O of the weight holder by means of a rod t. A dash pot F is used to check vibration.
Patent GB-190700288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Telephone Exchanges.
Filed: 1907-01-04
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 288. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Alct.-Ges.]. Jan. 4. Telephone systems.-The transformers that are employed in telephone exchanges in connexion with trunk line working are wound with uniform secondary dimensions, and the dimensions of the primary windings are proportioned in accordance with the electric resistance &c. of the trunk lines with which they are to be used. The Figure shows a central exchange FA, adapted to communicate with the distant exchanges F<1>, F<2>, F<3> through trunk lines f<1>, f<2>, f<3>, and associated also with the local exchange OA that serves the subscribers T', T<2>. The secondary windings 2 of the transformers t<1>, t<2>, t<3> are identical, and are adjusted to correspond with an average line of the network at the local exchange OA. The primary windings 1 are dimensioned to correspond with the different resistances of the trunk lines f<1>,f<2>, f<3>. When, therefore, the cord circuit p, q is used to connect the jacks n<1>, n<3> in order to put the exchanges F<1>, F<3> into communication, the ratio of transformation between the two trunk lines is correct, each translating first to the standard basis afforded by the secondary windings 2. If a local subscriber T' is to be connected with a distant exchange F<3>, the plugs p, q are placed in the jacks n<3>, m, the plug o in the jack k<1>, and the switch s is moved into the position shown in dotted lines so that the battery B<3> supplies current to the local subscriber's line.
Patent GB-190700584-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Screwing Side Flanges on & off Wheel Rims
Inventor: HENNING KARL
Filed: 1907-01-09
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 584. Henning, K. Jan. 9. Tyres, pneumatic; felloe or rims; building wheels.-A key for attaching the removable flange of a divided rim for pneumatic tyres of the kind in which the flange is screwed into place is characterized by a lever b, Fig. 1, rotating in a frame a, secured to the removable flange, about an eccentric pin f keyed to a pawl c engaging a rack on the fixed part, Figs. 1 and 3. The pin f, the outer end of which is fitted with a spring i engaging a pin k or k<1> on the frame, passes through a countersunk disk d, which rotates in the frame a, Fig. 3, and is also keyed at e to the lever b, Fig. 1. The frame is screwed to the removable flange at l, and the key operates in either direction by shifting over the pawl c.
Patent GB-190700921-A (GB)
Title: Continuous Action Tea Rolling Machine
Inventor: SUTTON LAWRENCE HERBERT
IPC: A23F3/12
Filed: 1907-01-14
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 921. Sutton, L. H. Jan. 14. Tea leaf is rolled upon a travelling table A, consisting of wooden or metal battens joined to endless chains, by a casing D which is given a circular motion by cranks E. The casing contains spring- .pressed plungers, which may be perforated, fluted, &c., and are adjusted by means of screws or levers G. The lever is fed from a hopper R to a space between the plungers and casing D, or it may be spread on the travelling table and carried forward. The cranks E are rotated by bevel - gearing K, and the table A is driven through spur gearing P. Q by a belt N passing over cone-pulleys J or an idle pulley, so that the table can be driven continuously or intermittently and at a speed adjustable with regard to that of the cranks E, the belt N being shifted by a fork with a screw or lever adjustment. Means for cooling the leaf by cold air or water during rolling may be provided.
Patent GB-190703992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vacuum Pumps.
Inventor: MULLAN JOSEPH JOHN
Filed: 1907-02-18
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 3992. Mullan, J. J. Feb. 18. Drawings to Specification. Check valves. - The outlet valves of vacuum pumps consist of spring-pressed annular disks with central bushes capable of sliding on valve stems which screw into the valve seats and'are provided with recesses in their heads or valve guards to receive a tool for rotating the stem to adjust the tension of the spring.
Patent GB-190707977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frictional Driving Gear.
Inventor: CAMPO CARLO
Filed: 1907-04-05
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 7977. Campo, C. April 7,1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Variable-speed and reversing gearing.-Relates to variable - speed and reversing gearing, suitable for motor-cars, of the type in which two facewheels are driven by a pair of friction pinions one of which drives the other, being a modification of the invention described in Specification No. 26,174, A.D. 1906. The shafts 17, 18, which carry the pair of mutually engaging pinions 15, 16, are arranged in inclined positions so that one universal joint only is required. The outer ends of the shafts 17, 18 are supported by bearings 22 in a rotatable drum 23, which is also capable of sliding longitudinally in a fixed yoke 28. The drive takes place from the shafts 17, 18 through either of two pairs of bevel pinions 42, 43 adapted to engage bevel gear surfaces 41, 40, respectively, upon the driven disks 7, 8. The whole system is moved towards or from the common axis of the disks 7, 8 to vary the velocity-ratio, the transmitting-shaft 17 being made telescopic to suit. To effect reversal, the system is rotated about the axis of the drum 23 so as to invert the positions of the pinions 15, 16.
Patent GB-190715421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney Pots or Cowls and Ventilators.
Inventor: DINGLE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-07-04
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 15,421. Dingle, W. H., and Urquhart, J. M. July 4. Chimney and ventilating- shaft tops.-A top consisting of inner and outer portions a, b, separable or otherwise, has the inner part a formed with baffles d, e at different levels on opposite sides, and shaped as shown in Fig. 1, so as to direct down - draught through an opening at f, g into the space c between the parts a, b. Additional openings h in the inner part a may be provided. Down-draught is said to take the paths shown by the full arrows, and smoke &c. those shown by the broken arrows.
Patent GB-190715511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corset Busks.
Inventor: O'BRIEN BERNARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-07-05
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 15,511. O'Brien, B. J. July 5. Corsets.-One half of a corset busk is provided with hooks to engage a series of enclosed studs or pins on the other half. The studded busk is preferably of a grooved or channel section, and consists of two strips 6, 7, Fig. 3, with the studs 4 located between them: distance -pieces 8 are used to impart solidity to the busk, and to form pockets 5 for the hooks. The strip 7 may be narrower in width than the strip 6, and is provided with lips 10 to guide the hooks to the studs. In a modified construction, the pockets 5 are formed by riveting a series of small plates 9, Fig. 4, to the strip 6 ; the covering strip 7 may or may not be used. The hooks 2, Fig. 6, are riveted to or stamped out of the busk 1, the top hook 2" being turned in an opposite direction to the others. In fastening the busks together, this hook is first engaged with its stud, or preferably with-the end of its pocket, to form a hinge about which the busk 1 may be turned to bring the other hooks and studs into engagement.
Patent GB-190721299-A (GB)
Title: System of Directed Wireless Telegraphy
Inventor: BELLINI ETTORE
Filed: 1907-09-25
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 21,299. Bellini, E., and Tosi, A. Sept. 25. Wireless telegraphy.-In a system of directed wireless telegraphy, the transmitting and receiving antennµ consist of one or more closed oscillation - circuits arranged in vertical planes. Fig. 1 shows a transmitting-system in which A B C is the closed oscillation-circuit, D being the capacity of the circuit, and E the inductance common to the antenna and the exciting circuits. In the receiving system, the inductance E is replaced by a transformer, the secondary of which is in circuit with a detector. In order to transmit or receive in any direction, two or more closed oscillation-circuits are fixed at right-angles to each other, as indicated by the lines a-c and b-d, Fig. 3. The bases of these circuits include the fixed windings m, n, and in the field of these windings is a third movable coil s connected at a receiving station to a detector f or at a transmitting station to a suitable vibration-circuit. By turning the winding s until the detector gives the maximum indication, the direction of the transmitting station can be determined. When transmitting, the coil s is turned in the direction of the receiving station, the resultant field of the two closed oscillating circuits being in the same direction. In a modified transmitting or receiving system, the two closed oscillating circuits a<2>, c<2> and b<2>, d<2>, Fig. 5, are connected to four equidistant points on a spiral wound on a torus, two adjustable points, diametrically opposite each other, being connected to a vibration circuit, or to a suitable detector-circuit.
Patent GB-190722705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protectors for use with Hat Pins and the like.
Inventor: BRENNER LUDWIG FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1907-10-15
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 22,705. Brenner, L. F. Oct. 15. Pins, dress. - A point protector for hat pins consists of a tubular casing a retained in position by springs b which may be grooved centrally at d. The Provisional Specification states that the clatnpirgdevice may consist of spring-pressed plates.
Patent GB-190800283-A (GB)
Title: Receptacle Sealing Caps.
Inventor: HEATH WILLIAM ELISHA
Filed: 1908-01-04
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 283. Heath, W. E., and Sewards, T. M. Jan. 4. Capsule closures.-A receptacle 1, Fig. 1, is closed by a compressible washer and plain metal disk held in place by a spring metal cap 3. The cap 3 has flanges corrugated or otherwise crimpled under a beading on the neck of the receptacle. The upper surface of the cap is completely severed along lines 6, 4, 5<1>, the last-mentioned slit being continued through the flange. Thus, if the finger-piece 4<1> is raised, and the part between lines 4, 5<1> is broken, the cap springs free. The slits 6 may be continued into slots 7. Pieces 8 are bulged out to give spring to the flanges, or the flanges may be corrugated, as shown in Fig. 2, for the same purpose.
Patent GB-190801535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floor Scraping Machines.
Inventor: SCHWENKE ALBERT
Filed: 1908-01-22
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 1535. Schwenke, A. Jan. 22. Planing.-A machine for scraping parquetry and other floors, of the type in which a knife is mounted on a. portable frame, has two scraping-blades, which are held by a system of three springs or pairs of springs so that each blade is held in position by two sets of springs which counterbalance each other. On the axle 2 of a roller 3, which may have indiarubber treads 4 or separate running wheels, is mounted a fork 1 provided with pivots 5, 6 for double-elbow knife-holders 7, 8. Two pairs of springs 13,14 are mounted on pins and abut against projections 11, 12 on the fork and knife-holders 7, 8 respectively. These two pairs of springs are counterbalanced by a third pair 19, mounted on pins 20 and abutting against both knife-holders. Pressure, or tension, or a combination of these forms of springs may be used.
Patent GB-190803264-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Apparatus for Displaying Securing Goods.
Inventor: REAL ALBERT VICTOR
Filed: 1908-02-13
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 3264. Real, A. V. Feb. 13. Hooks. - An apparatus for displaying and securing goods consists of a stand 1, to which hooks 2, Figs. 1 and 2, are pivoted, each having a lever &c. in connexion with a rod 5 or its equivalent common to all, and capable of being moved simultaneously by means of the rod 5, which may be locked by means of a padlock &c. 7, Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190803572-A (GB)
Title: Method of Manufacturing Elastic Products similar to India-rubber.
Inventor: WALLACE ROGER WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-02-17
Granted: 1909-03-17
Abstract: 3572. Wallace, R. W., and Reynaud, G. Feb. 17. Oily plastic compositions. - Elasfic products similar to india-rubber are made by heating a mixture of siccative vegetable oil with resin oil obtained from Xanthorrhoeas (Grass trees, Blackboys, &c.) to a temperature approaching the point of carbonization of the vegetable oil, or linseed or other oil heated to 300‹ C. is added to the preferably heated resin oil. The product, which may be used alone or mixed with ordinary rubber, can be rendered more elastic by adding essence of turpentine to the other raw materials.
Patent GB-190804551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Apparatus for Vending Liquids.
Inventor: JANSON ERIK CLAES
Filed: 1908-02-28
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 4551. Janson, E. C. Feb. 28. Automatic-feed weighers; liquid-weighers. - In apparatus in which a measuring-vessel a, carried by levers b, c, is adapted to be raised, when empty, by a counterweight d, and discharged, when filled sufficiently to overbalance the counterweight, the pivot of the lever consists of a tube e adapted to connect the measuring-vessel to the supply and discharge pipes alternately. After prepayment, the empty measuring-vessel is raised by the counterweight, thereby rotating the tube e, which is simultaneously moved laterally owing to a pin h on the tube working in a cam-slot g in a fixed sleevef. A valve i carried by the tube is thereby closed, and a second valve l opened against the action of a spring m, permitting the liquid from the supply chamber to enter the measuring-vessel by the pipe n, valve l, and tubes e, b. When the counterweight is overbalanced, the measuring-vessel returns, closing the valve l, opening the valve i, and thereby connecting the measuring-vessel with the discharge outlet by tubes b, e, valve i, and pipe o.
Patent GB-190807728-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Centrifugal Separators.
Inventor: JAMES REGINALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-04-07
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 7728. James, R. W., [Separatoraktiebolag et Mundus]. April 7. Cream-separators. -To allow the cream to escape more easily from the separator, a series of vertical bars 1 is arranged between the liner plates and a central space, down the middle of which the milk tube 4 passes to the slime - cup 2. Distance - pieces 6 are arranged between the bars 1.
Patent GB-190812514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing-boards.
Inventor: MOORE JAMES ROBERT
Filed: 1908-06-10
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 12,514. Moore, J. R. June 10. Washing-boards.-In a washing-board, the corrugated plate 1, provided with a flat portion 9, has plain edges 3, 4 to engage in a narrow continuous groove formed in a wooden or metal frame made in one piece. The plate is folded twice at 8 to produce oppositely-extending ledges for the retention of soap, and is beaded at its lower edge to enclose the stay-rod 6. Fig. 4 shows a cross-section of the frame when of metal.