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Patent GB-190714761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Mechanism for Operating the Sliding Doors of Self-discharging Railway and other Wagons.
Inventor: SHEFFIELD GEORGE HARRISON
Filed: 1907-06-24
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 14,761. Sheffield, G. H., and Twinberrow, J. D. June 26. Door opening and closing apparatus.-Relates to mechanism for operating the sliding doors of wagons of the type described in Specifications No. 7878, A.D. 1898, and No. 19,446, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Railway &c. vehicles], and No. 21,274, A.D. 1905. The door a, mounted to slide on rollers, is connected by a pair of connecting- rods d to cranks e mounted on a shaft f. Wormwheels g are mounted on the ends of the shaft f, which is rotated by a worm p fitted upon the shaft h. The shaft h runs longitudinally of the wagon and is similarly adapted to operate a second door. Bevel-wheels i on the ends of the shaft h gear with similar wheels mounted upon crossshafts l, the ends of which are adapted to receive operating-levers. The angle of pitch of the worms is such that the mechanism is self-locking. The shaft h may be in two parts, a clutch being provided so that the doors may be operated separately or together. Steam, compressed air, &c. may also be used for operating the mechanism.
Patent GB-190716378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cycle-racing Apparatus, chiefly designed for use in Places of Amusement.
Inventor: POTTENGER HARRY THOMAS BOVILL
Filed: 1907-07-17
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 16,378. Pottenger, H. T. B. July 17. Home-trainers; driving-mechanism; cycles adopted for use by gymnasts and acrobats. - In cycle - racing apparatus for use in music-halls or other places of amusement, the cycle is supported entirely on a single frame which is mounted on wheels and may be provided with an adjustable front steering- wheel, supporting-arms p, and a distance recorder q. The velocity of the back wheel h of the cycle is reduced by a train of gearing, and the reduced velocity is imparted to the carriage supporting the cycle which is held in a clip p. The front wheel rests in a support e<5> which is movably mounted in sockets e<3> and connected to the front wheel e. The rider is therefore able to steer the carriage, the intermediate wheels f being mounted in a swivelling bracket to facilitate this. To allow of adjustment when the carriage rests on a sloping floor, the axles of the wheels d, f are mounted in bearings adjustable by means of screwed rods, An idle wheel r prevents backward movement of the cycle.
Patent GB-190721318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Eye-baths or Devices for Bathing the Eyes.
Inventor: BYROM JOHN
Filed: 1907-09-26
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 21,318. Byrom, J. Sept. 26. Eye-baths. - An eyebath, adapted to be retained in position by atmospheric pressure, is formed of a flexible indiarubber body part A, shaped to fit closely round the eye, and a stiffened bottom which may be of firmer india-rubber, a detachable plate D of glass, vulcanite, celluloid, or the like, or a thin diaphragm of rubber reinforced by such a plate D. According to the Provisional Specification, if a glass plate is used, the curative effect of different colours may be added to that of the lotion.
Patent GB-190722089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Silent Steam Boiling Nozzles or Jets.
Inventor: REVY JULIAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-10-07
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 22,089. Revy, J. W. Oct. 7. Heating water.-A silent steam-boiling nozzle is provided with a screw needle valve d at right-angles to the bore c, whereby the steam outlet can be throttled for use with varying steam pressures. The head of the screw d has a slot d<2>, which by its relation to markings on the outer casing a indicates for what pressure the nozzle is set. In the form shown, the steam passes into a perforated tube b, screwed into an outer perforated casing a, the intervening space being filled with shot. According to the Provisional Specification, more than one adjusting- screw may be used ; the graduation marks may be on the screw or other device instead of on the outer casing; and iron, steel, copper, brass, gunmetal, lead, tin, aluminium glass, porcelain, china, and stone are mentioned as suitable materials from which the nozzle and regulating-device may be made.
Patent GB-190726907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tire Construction.
Inventor: BRAGG FREDERICK ALFRED
Filed: 1907-12-05
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 26,907. Bragg, F. A., and Brown, D. J. Dec. 5. Drawings to Specification. Compound fabrics. - A tyre or tyre cover is formed of layers of fabric or like flexible material and a resilient substance such as rubber, stitched or quilted together by a material adapted to become permanently adherent to the tyre body, such as a thread impregnated with rubber solution.
Patent GB-190803932-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Condensing Vapour Carried by Waste Products of Combustion.
Inventor: MAVOR HENRY ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-02-21
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 3932. Mavor, H. A., and Main, A. P. Feb. 21. Condensing products of combustion; heat-radiators.-To condense the vapours in the combustion products from a domestic or other heating-appliance, and to radiate heat, a condensing-chamber is provided around the flue, into which the smoke &c. is admitted by openings C below a cross-partition B, and from which after passing around a flange D they again pass to the flue by openings G. The flanges D and plates E, F forming the condenser incline downwards, thus allowing the condensed vapours to gravitate towards a drain H at the periphery. An annular space may be left around the flange D, or it may be provided with peripheral apertures M. Vertical air passages K may be formed through the condenser adjacent to the flue.
Patent GB-190805786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floor Cleaning and Polishing Machines.
Inventor: LEWIS FLORENCE ALBA
Filed: 1908-03-14
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 5786. Lewis, F. A. March 14. Floors, cleaning.-In a floor cleaning and polishing machine, a frame 1, provided with a felt roller 3 fed with water and soap, carries a resiliently - mounted frame 10 along which is reciprocated a carriage 13 fitted with removable brushes &c. The frame 10 is adjustably supported by spring-encircled screw pins 9 and the carriage is reciprocated by means of connecting-rods 24, cranks 25, and spur gearing 35, 32, the last-mentioned wheel meshing with an internally-toothed wheel forming part of the supporting-wheel 28. The frame 10 may be adjusted so that the pressure of the brush during the forward stroke is greater than on the return movement. The brushes are removably secured to the carriage 13 by means of a plate 19, which has a flange 21 engaging a slot 22 in the brush stock and is secured by a screw pin. For applying oil to the floor, the stock of the brush or pad may be bored to contain the oil, which is supplied to the brush through a valved aperture. The roller 3 is fed with water from a tank 4 through valve-controlled perforations 5, and soap is held in contact with the roller by means of a wire cage 6.
Patent GB-190807830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti-skidding Tyres.
Inventor: KEMPSHALL ELEAZER
Filed: 1908-04-08
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 7830. Kempshall, E. April 8. Tyres, pneumatic.-Tyres of the type in which the tread is composed of a series of recessed studlike projections b, merging into one another or connected by an intermediate portion c, are provided with lateral ribs e forming extensions of the sides of the studs. The ribs taper off towards their ends f, where they merge into the tyre g near the beaded edges.
Patent GB-190808789-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Operating Venetian Blinds
Inventor: THOMPSON FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1908-04-22
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 8789. Thompson, F. C. May 13,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Window blinds.-A venetian blind is adapted to be raised by the action of a spring arranged vertically at the side of the window. The ordinary lifting-tapes f of the blind a are wound upon collars e on a roller c above the head-board b. A fusee g at one end of the roller carries a cord h which passes round a pulley j connected te the vertical spring k, the end of the cord being secured to the board b. The blind is held in any position by a pawl on an end bearing d, and is released by slightly pulling the blind downwards and then allowing it to rise.
Patent GB-190810393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Reversible Sashes, Fanlights, and the like.
Inventor: ADAMS ROBERT HARVEY
Filed: 1908-05-13
Granted: 1909-06-14
Abstract: 10,393. Adams, R. H. May 13. Pivots a for pivoted sashes and fanlights are provided with projections b or cam-plates e, which bear against cam formations c on the pivot socket-plates d so that, when the sash is rotated into alinement with the sliding stiles or movable sides to which it is pivoted, these are drawn tightly against the stiles of the sash. The pivotcam e may be slidably mounted on the pivot and pressed against the plate c by spring f. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the socket piece c is formed with radial notches g so that the sash may be held in various positions.
Patent GB-190813138-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Connecting Spare Rims to Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: HUGHES WILLIAM RICHARD
Filed: 1908-06-19
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 13,138. Hughes, W. R., and Moyle, P. Cave-. June 19. Wheels with two or more rims side by side; felloes or rims. - A clip for use with a spare wheel comprises a jaw with two bearing-surfaces adapted to engage on the upper and lower outside surfaces of the outside flange of the fixed wheel, the jaw being formed on a screwed stem e locked in position by a two-part nut g, h. The stem passes through a guide d' on the spare wheel, and screws into the part h which in turn receives the wing-nut g, the latter being locked by a spring bolt i. The two nuts bear on the bracket d. The clips are used in conjunction with the attachment devices described in Specification No. 3825, A.D. 1908, and may be non-adjustable. Specification No. 3887, A.D. 1904, is also referred to.
Patent GB-190816796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mattresses or Non-conducting Covers for Locomotives.
Inventor: MATTISON RICHARD VAN SELONS
Filed: 1908-08-10
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 16,796. Mattison, R van S. Aug. 10. Non-conclucting coverings.-A mattress or non- conducting covering for locomotives is formed of outer layers 14 of asbestos textile fabric and inner layers 17 of asbestos fibre felt, which consists of fibrous asbestos cemented together sufficiently to keep the layers in shape while at the same time enclosing a considerable amount of air in the interstices. The textile fabric may have metallic wire interwoven with the asbestos thread. The edges of the fabric are sewn together to enclose the layers of fibre, and the whole is further solidified by quilting. Metallic bands or asbestos tapes hold t he mattress in position upon the boiler.
Patent GB-190821828-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Acetylene-gas Generator.
Inventor: TRAVERS WILLIAM EDGAR
Filed: 1908-10-15
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 21,828. Travers, W. E. Oct. 18, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Acetylene.-An acetylene generator comprises a water tank A<2> above which is a chamber C secured thereto by cam-lever locking-devices 2, 3 engaging flanges B, B<1> on the two chambers. The carbide chamber 4 has a conical bottom with a central opening having a conical valve 5 adjustably mounted on a stem 6. The stem is hollow for part of its length and extends upwards through the cover C<1> of the apparatus. Two diaphragms 10, 11 are secured to the valve stem, and are clamped between the chamber C and its cover C<1>. When the pressure of gas in the apparatus is low, a spring 18 depresses the valve 5 and admits carbide to the water. Gas generated passes up the valve stem, and by a hole 9 therein to the space between the diaphragms 10, 11. Thence it passes by a pipe 19 through filtering-material in the chamber 20 to the gas outlet 21. At the same time, some gas enters the carbide hopper by the opening between the valve and its seat. Sufficient pressure in the two chambers raises the valve 5 and cuts off the carbide feed. To keep the valve closed when no gas is required, a thumb-nut 16 engaging a screwed gland 14 on the cover is turned upwards, and lifts the valve 5 by contact with an enlarged head 17 on its stem.
Patent GB-190822746-A (GB)
Title: Marine Turbine Installation.
Filed: 1907-10-25
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 22,746. Akt.-Ges. Brown, Boveri, et Cie. Oct. 25, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Elastic - fluid turbines. -Relates to the balancing of end - thrust in marine installations in w h i c h fore or cruising turbines can be coupled by a sliding coupling f to the main turbine. The steam-thrust of the main turbine b is balanced by the oppositely - acting propeller thrust, and the axial thrust introduced when the cruising turbine c is running is taken up by devices arranged in the main turbine. The devices may consist, as shown in the Figure, of dummy pistons h, i, the chambers k, l being supplied with high-pressure steam from the inlet q ot the cruising turbine, or from another source. When the turbine c is idle, this supply of steam is cut off, and the chambers k, l are connected by a valve o. The valve o may be combined with a reducing - valve, and the adjustment may be effected by a thrust-meter in the shafting. In a modification, a balancing- shoulder is provided on the drum of the main turbine at the inlet end, of such dimensions that the steam thrust is greater than the opposing propeller thrust when the cruising turbine is idle, and is less when this turbine is running. The unbalanced thrust is taken up by a thrust bearing g.
Patent GB-190824680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints for Stack Pipes.
Inventor: ACKLAND-SNOW FREDERICK ARTHUR
Filed: 1909-06-17
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 24,680. Snow, F. A. Ackland-. June 17,1909. Soil -pipe joints.-Relates to socket joints for soil pipes in which the front portion of the socket is removable. The meeting portions of the divided socket 2, 3 are inclined and provided with packing 8. The parts are held together by inclined flanges with bolts 9. The socket may be caulked in the usual way.
Patent GB-190826793-A (GB)
Title: A Movable and Adjustable Metal Clip for Holding a Bloom-protector.
Inventor: ARKWRIGHT HUBERT SEYMOUR
Filed: 1908-12-10
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 26,793. Arkwright, H. S. Dec. 10. Fastenings, clip. A metal clip for supporting a bloom protector comprises a socket to grip a stake and a spring tongue to hold the protector in position. The clip A is made by bending a single blank ; and it is adjustable along the stake B. The glass, dome, bell, or shade C is gripped between the tongue a' and the stake.
Patent GB-190827777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Windows.
Inventor: DAVIDSON HENRY JOCELYN
Filed: 1908-12-21
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 27,777. Davison, H. J. Dec. 21. Windows.-Windows of the type having two sashes hinged together along one edge and guided by pins at the ends of the opposite edges working in grooves in the frame, are double glazed to deaden sound. In the construction shown, the sashes a, bare provided on the outside with panes of glass d and on the inside with sub. sidiary sashes f, hinged to the sashes a, b at e. To form a tight joint, the sashes f are made with rounded edges h engaging corresponding rounded rabbets on the sashes a, b, which are also provided with a tongue-and-groove joint at k to prevent draughts.
Patent GB-190902835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Apparatus for Drying Tea-leaf, or other Produce.
Inventor: JACKSON WILLIAM
IPC: F26B25/00
Filed: 1908-09-08
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 2835. Jackson, W. Sept. 8, 1908. Drying tea &c.-A feeding - hopper for delivering tea-leaf &c. to a hot - air drying-chamber, such as that described in Specification 27,911/07, is divided by a valve E into spaces, the lower of which is closed at the bottom by a feeding web C. The valve is turned at intervals by a handle e<2> so t h a the material is delivered to the lower space. Feeding is regulated by means of a device C<2> which may be of the kind described in Specification 3129/06. An inspection opening d with a cover is provided in the front of the hopper. The material, after drying, may be discharged by a screw conveyer to an elevator.
Patent GB-190903590-A (GB)
Title: A Glove for use in Polishing Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: HOFFMANN CARL
IPC: A47L23/10
Filed: 1909-02-13
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 3590. Hoffmann, C. Feb. 13. Drawings to Specification. Pads and like rubbing and polishing appliances. -A fingerless glove for cleaning and polishing boots and shoes has one side of corduroy and the other of velvet, plush, &c. Both sides may be made of the same material. The glove is provided with flaps to protect the wrist or cuff.
Patent GB-190907196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bungs.
Inventor: JACKSON THOMAS
IPC: B65D51/16
Filed: 1909-03-25
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 7196. Jackson, T. March 25. Bungs; venting- a p p a r a t u s . - A bung is provided with a venting- valve b, normally closed by a spring h, the valve spindle being slotted at g and carrying a plate d, which can be pressed down and screwed into the bung. A hole j for the introduction of finings is normally closed by a plug k.
Patent GB-190908314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Self-acting Mules.
Inventor: DETHIER JOSEPH ARMAND
IPC: D01H13/12
Filed: 1909-04-06
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 8314. Dethier, J. A. April 6, 1908, [Convention date]. Mules.-In a thread-breaking device of the type in which small members are fixed on the counterfaller of the mule to catch and break any snarls or kinks on the downward movement of the counterfaller at the end of the winding of the cop, each member 5, Fig. 4, is provided with two hooks 8, pointing inwards and forming a groove or guide 9 in which the thread runs, and is adjustable along the counterfaller 3, independently of the others. The groove 9 is of less length than the diameter of the cop, so that the yarn is prevented from being displaced horizontally to the full extent, thus increasing the tension in the thread and tightening the cop. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also a form of member, each of which is provided with two arms extending outwards, the yarn engaging between the oppositelypointing arms of two adjacent members. This subject - matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190912733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks or Fastenings.
Inventor: VICKERY WILLIAM
IPC: E05C3/30
Filed: 1909-05-29
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 12,733. Vickery, W., and Vickery, G. May 29. Catches, spring; operated by tools.-Relates to spring catches for boxes &c. of the type comprising a spring-pressed lever 10 having an inclined surface 11 for operation by a slightly-pointed instrument. The ends of the pivot pins 14 for the lever 10 and spring 15 are supported in a bridge-piece 12. A hole 17 is formed in the back of the casing 3 immediately behind the front aperture-18, to allow a full insertion of the operating-instrument.
Patent GB-190916773-A (GB)
Title: A Nailless Horse Shoe.
Inventor: HARTLEY HUDSON
IPC: A01L3/00
Filed: 1909-07-19
Granted: 1910-07-19
Abstract: 16,773. Hartley, H. July 19. Fixing. - Relates to clips for gripping the sides of the hoof. In one form the clips are welded to the outer edge of the shoe. In another form the clips are each provided with a base which fits into a groove in the upper edge of the shoe and is held therein by a screw passed in from above. In a third form the base of the clip, Fig. 5, is hammered into' a slot c, Fig. 4, formed wholly within the metal of the shoe.
Patent GB-190917486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Electrically Lighting of Gas Burners.
Inventor: DELAGE MARCEL
Filed: 1909-07-27
Granted: 1910-08-29
Abstract: 17,486. Delage, M., and Woog, P. July 27. Lighting burners by electric devices.-Relates to the electric ignition of upright incandescent gas burners of railway carriages &c. by means of induction sparks. Sparking is arranged to take place at the head of the mantle between two electrodes carried by an insulated plug adapted to facilitate the removal of the mantle and its supporting- gallery, without at the same time altering the distance apart of the electrodes or the substantial position of the plug with respect to the new mantle. As shown in Fig. 2, the sparking- terminals i<1>, j<1>, carried by an insulating-plug e<1>, are arranged to slide up and down in earthed and insulating guides o', l<1>* arranged in the chimney. A metal cap n<1> is arranged on the piece l<1>. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the sliding contact terminates in a metal disk x<1>, which is adapted to contact with the upper end y<1> of a terminal t<1>. Sparks jump from a ring s<1>, earthed by a supporting-rod u<1>. In a further modification, to ensure contact even when the mantle is not central, the rod i<1> is loosely guided, and contacts with a cup forming the upper end of the terminal t<1>. To obviate trouble through dust &c., a metal tube 16<b>, Fig. 19, and the upper end 15<6> of a rod 9<b> adapted to slide therein, are enclosed in a sleeve 11<b>, 14<b> of refractory insulating-material. In a modification of this arrangement, the rod 9<b> carries the second earthed sparking-terminal, and a bell for collecting gas encloses the terminals. Various arrangements are described in which the sparking-plug is carried by the rod supporting the mantle. As shown in Fig. 8, the mantle rod is prolonged and fits into a notched hole of a copper ferrule s<1>, which forms one of the sparking- terminals. An extension of the mantle rod, or a separate piece fastened thereto, may be bent into line with the axis of the mantle, as shown in Fig. 17 ; or the mantle may be carried by the terminal t<1>, as shown in Fig. 9. Where glass chimneys are used, the sparking-plug is carried by a separate rod 13<a>, Fig. 14, which passes through an insulated ferrule 14<a>, one of the electrodes being earthed by a bent piece 17<a>. The plug may carry the terminals of two supporting - rods adapted to slide in guides on the gallery. Instead of the arrangement of terminals shown Fig. 8, for example, one may be screwed into a steatite piece 21<d>, Fig. 21, which in turn is screwed into a metal piece 22<d> grooved to receive a supporting-rod 23d. Various arrangements are described, in which the mounting 22<a> may be provided with one or more projections projecting towards the central electrode.
Patent GB-190917771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Filaments suitable for the Mantles of Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: LAIGLE RENE
IPC: F21H1/00
Filed: 1909-07-30
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 17,771. Laigle, R. Aug. 1, 1908, [Convention date]. Mantles.-The rare-earth oxides employed in the manufacture of filaments suitable for incandescent gas mantles are produced in the form of a powder having a fibrous texture by impregnating cotton, mantle waste, &c. with the nitrates of thorium and cerium, drying, and burning in air.
Patent GB-190923086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Folding Lavatories.
Inventor: BERESFORD HERBERT JAMES
IPC: B63B29/00
Filed: 1909-10-09
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 23,086. Beresford, H. J. Oct. 9. Lavatory basins, folding. Chambers d are provided on the side walls to receive extensions on the plates supporting the basin. The pivot pins are well below the top of the basin, which is maintained in open position, shown by dotted lines, by the part j<1> meeting a projection k on the chamber d. By these means, greater headroom is provided when the basin is in use.