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Patent GB-190709752-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Brick-drying Plants or Apparatus.
Inventor: MARTIN WILLIAM RICHARD
Filed: 1907-04-26
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 9752. Martin, W. R. April 26. Drying bricks &c. - A drying-house A is divided into two parts by a longitudinal partition F, each part having a ceiling E forming a closed space to retain the moisture, which can accumulate unless it is allowed to pass out through dampers el operated by means of handwheels g outside the drier. Steam-pipes j or air effect the drying, openings a<1>, d<1> b e i n g provided in the roof and side walls for admitting air. Windows a, d, e for lighting purposes are also provided. The pipes j are connected at each end to manifolds and are in superimposed layers forming shelves for the metallic pallets on which the green bricks are carried into the drier on convevers S ; these conveyers pass through suitable holes in end doors H. The pipes slope to carry off condensed steam and are arranged to allow for expansion. The drier is separated by end walls from the machinery room and from the pallet-loading room. The valves regulating the steam supply can also be regulated from outside. The bricks are dumped straight from the moulds on to the pallets on the conveyers.
Patent GB-190712985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Repeating Devices for Phonographs.
Inventor: JAY ALLEN ELIJAH
Filed: 1907-06-05
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 12,985. Jay, A. E. June 5. Phonographs. - A repeating device, constructed so that it can readily be attached to an ordinary Edison phonograph, is shown in plan in Fig. 1 and in side elevation in Fig. 2. A cord 12, which passes round pulleys 13, 14 and is secured to a lever 15 which raises the arm 5 and with it the sound-box, is wound round a drum 10, which is loose upon the smooth end 8 of the feed - screw 3 and is adapted to be clutched with the driving-pulley 9 by the engagement of a lug 50 on the pulley with a notch x in a collar 18 on the drum. When the sliding frame B has reached the end of its travel, the arm 2 carrying the feednut contacts with a hook 22 on a rod 20, thus pulling a lever E, which is pivoted at w and carries a yoke D, and causing the drum 10 to engage with the driving-pulley 9. The drum then revolves, pulls the cord 12, turns the bent lever 15, raises the sliding frame and feed-nut, and returns the sliding frame to its starting position, where it strikes another hooked rod 23, throws the drum 10 away from the pulley 9, and falls by its own weight into contact with the feed-screw so as to reproduce the record. The portion carrying the lever E, pulley 13, and yoke D is secured to the base A by screws 30, 34. The pulley 14 is clamped to the sliding frame, and the lever 15 is pivoted to a frame H on the sound-box holder.
Patent GB-190714837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubber Heels.
Inventor: PERKINS ELBERT GOODALE
Filed: 1907-07-01
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 14,837. Perkins, E. G. July 10, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901].. Heels; slipping, preventing.-Rubber heels of the kind provided with metallic studs embedded in the rubber, have shallow concavities 6 left round the lower ends of the studs, with the object of preventing slipping.
Patent GB-190716769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Circular Sawing Blades.
Inventor: WAGNER GUSTAV
Filed: 1907-07-22
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 16,769. Wagner, G. July 22. Sawing. - In circular saws of the type in which the teeth are inserted by grooves and tongues and secured by cross-pins in recesses in the body, the groove or tongue is only on one side of each recess or tooth, so that in the case of lateral strains the teeth are free to turn on their longitudinal axes, within the limits of the crosspins h. The groove and tongue may be semicircular or rectangular in cross-section, and in the case in which the tongue is formed on the recess, Fig. 3, the slots i which are cut into the main part of the blade for the formation of the tongues c' are continued towards the centre of the blade beyond the recesses, to facilitate lubrication of the blade and of the fastening points.
Patent GB-190724247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flying Machines.
Inventor: SCOTT BATEMAN DAVID
Filed: 1907-11-02
Granted: 1908-11-02
Abstract: 24,247. Scott, B. D., and Scott, W. E. Nov. 2. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Aerial machines without aerostats; wings; propelling.-The aerial machine is raised and propelled by three pairs of valved wings, the outer pairs being moved upwards while the middle pair is moved downwards. The wings have hinged flaps Y connected together by cords X to ensure the flaps opening and closing simultaneously, and the frames are stayed by struts Wand cords V. The ends of the flaps project beyond the frame at the rear and are curved upwardly. The wings are pivoted along the top of the frame A and are connected by rods G to the ends of slides F, which are reciprocated by cranks and are guided by rods F<1>, secured to the slides and passing through slots F<2>. The cranks H<1>, Fig. 3, are formed on a longitudinal shaft H, and the crank-pin H<2> enters the slot in the slide F.
Patent GB-190726423-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for the Inoculation with Microbe Cultures of Sterilised Broths or Liquids in Bottles or other Vessels.
Filed: 1907-11-29
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 26,423. Le Ferment. March 2, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Stoppers.-An appliance for inoculating sterilized broths &c. contained in bottles &c. with microbe cultures consists of a tube B, preferably of aluminium, resting on the mouth of the bottle and closed by a plug c, preferably attached by a wire hinged. The stopper U, which is hinged to a collar f by a link g and is fastened by a stirrup h, and link k, has a rubber plug n, which allows the introduction of a rod to push out the plug c and cause the culture to pass from the tube to the bottle &c. Washers b, o are placed between the neck of the bottle, the tube, and the stopper.
Patent GB-190800594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Extinguishing Appliances.
Inventor: THOMSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-01-10
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 594. Thomson, W. Jan. 10. Gazogenes for.- An ordinary sodawater siphon bottle S, from which the internal discharge tube has been removed, is fitted in an inverted position in a metal or other case F provided with a handle C, to which a lever D is pivoted at A. The shorter arm of the lever D passes through the case F, and is adapted to operate the lever B of the siphon bottle, in order to effect the discharge of the contents through a nozzle E.
Patent GB-190801419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mouthpieces for Cigaretes
Inventor: MOUGUE FRANK LEYBOURNE
Filed: 1908-01-21
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 1419. MouguÚ, r. L., Malby, G. W., and Harris, F. Jan. 21. Cigarettes.-A perforated disk of paper which may be absorbent is cut with radial projections, which are then turned back to form the shape of a cap. This cap is inserted into the cigarette shell and pressed'home by means of the filling of tobacco, which is inserted by the usual quill. Specifications No. 4336, A.D. 1877, Nos. 18,242 and 22,708, A.D. 1898, No. 6388, A.D. 1902, and No. 15,082, AD. 1906, are referred to.
Patent GB-190801938-A (GB)
Title: Improved Shoemaker's Knife.
Inventor: LUDWIG CHARLES
Filed: 1908-01-28
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 1938. Ludwig, C. Jan. 28. Cutting-tools, hand.-A shoemaker's knife is fitted with a guard which protects its cutting-edge and also prevents injury to the upper during the smoothing of the sole. It consists of a cap 1, Fig. 2, formed by flattening out and turning over the end of a bow-piece 3, preferably semicircular in shape, which is hinged to a clamp 5, Fig. 1. This clamp is provided with knife-edges 6, or rollers, to form guides for the edges of the knife blade b, which is held by tightening a set-screw 7.
Patent GB-190802416-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Toasting Appliance.
Inventor: COGSWELL ALEXANDER GORDON
Filed: 1908-02-03
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 2416. Cogswell, A. G., and Ellis, O. L. Feb. 3. Toasting - appliances.-A toasting- appliance comprises a frame h support ing a dripping-pan i, guide - wires g, stirrups j, and an openwork frame a. The frame a carries prongs c for supporting the article to be toasted, and is closed on one side by wirework band on the other side by a wirework door d ; it has two hinged wires f, the lower one of which rests on bent ends g<2> of the guide-wires g. When one side of the article has been toasted, the frame a is reversed by turning the lower wire f on its own axis by means of a loop k so as to free the loops f from the supports g<2>. The frame a is then pulled outwards and upwards, the upper wire f meanwhile resting in the stirrups j. When the frame has reached the position shown in Fig. 3, it engages wirea j<2> depending from the support of the stirrups ,disengaging the stirrups from the wire f and allowing the wire f to slide down the guides g on to the supports g'.
Patent GB-190805714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Indicating the Consumption of Petrol in connection with Petrol Tanks.
Filed: 1908-03-14
Granted: 1909-03-15
Abstract: 5714. Motors Sundries, Ltd., and Smith, G. P. B. March 14. Liquid levels, indicating. -A gauge for indicating the quantity of liquid in a tank, particularly for indicating the quantity of petrol in a petrol tank of a motor car &c., is provided with means, such as a set hand c, for showing the quantity of liquid in the tank when the car &c. was last used, thus giving an indication for detecting any subsequent variation of the liquid level due to unauthorized use of the car &c. Instead of a set hand, the indicating-hand c' itself may be set by means of a block A, which is pressed upon the float spindle a' by a screw a' or by other means. The set-hand or set-screw &c. is enclosed in a casing c<3> which is secured by a lock. A light spring b<3> is secured to the spindle a' and to the spindle casing in order to take up back-lash in the gearing b<1>. The indicating- dial &c. may be placed at the bottom of the tank, the indicating-hand being mounted on a spindle arranged parallel to the float-spindle and connected to it through gearing.
Patent GB-190807915-A (GB)
Title: Process for Coating Surfaces to Produce a Silky Appearance.
Inventor: VATHORST HENDRIK VAN DE
Filed: 1908-04-09
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 7915. Vathorst, H. van de. April 9. Ornamenting.-A decorative coating having a silky appearance is produced by coating a surface with oil-colour and with varnish mixed with white lead, and after drying, polishing with powdered pumice and water with a felt cloth to obtain a mat surface. The surface is then rubbed in one direction with a brush moistened or greased with soap. Templets may be used to obtain a design on the surface.
Patent GB-190809528-A (GB)
Inventor: HOLLAS JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-05-02
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 9528. Hollas, J. May 2. Counters etc.; tills. - Shop-counters, drawers, cash registers, &c. are provided with writing slabs or tablets. slidable in and out as required ; these slabs may also be combined with drawers for holding books or account forms. The complete attachment comprises two side plates a flanged at a' for attachment to the counter, cash register, &c., and connected by stays a<2>, the frame thus formed having inclined guides in which slides a frame b on which the tablet is mounted. The frame b has at its front end a pencil recess b<2> and a handle. The tablet may be guided at any angle in the frame, a stop being provided to prevent the frame from being pulled right out, and suitable fastenings or a balance weight or spring may be provided, or the frame may be held by friction. A drawer c is mounted on the frame above the tablet on horizontal ribs a<6>, a strip c<1> preventing its complete withdrawal. The drawer may contain a book into which the matter on the tablet may periodically be transferred. When used apart from a counter, the attachment may be covered with a metal sheet, while a number may be arranged side by side.
Patent GB-190816670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Detecting the Presence of Combustible Gases.
Inventor: SEFTON-JONES HERBERT
Filed: 1908-08-08
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 16,670. Jones, H. Sefton-, [Hartmann & Braun Akt.-Ges., and Della Santa, E. A.]. Aug. 8. Thermometers.- In thermometric apparatus such as is described in Specification No. 10,342, A.D. 1907, the lamp hood 5 contains a resistance wire 6 in circuit with a galvanometer, the readings of which are independent of any change of the electromotive force of the battery 14, so that any change in the size of the flame 2 due to the presence of a combustible or inert gas acts by varying the temperature of the coil 6 and hence its resistance and the galvanometer reading. A second and similar balancing - coil 11 may be placed in parallel with the coil 6. The flame may be replaced by a catalytic agent.
Patent GB-190817546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gear Cases for Cycles.
IPC: B62J13/04
Filed: 1908-08-21
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 17,546. Presto Gear Case and Components Co., and Turner, J. Aug. 21. Gear cases.-A sheetmetal oil-bath gear case, which is fixed to the velocipede frame by clips so as to be readily removable, is constructed with substantially unbroken front and back faces. The back face is cut vertically at a<1> from a point a<2>, immediately stay into position. To the upper edge a<3> of below the stay when the the portion A' is soldered an internal strip d case is in position, and forming a groove d<1>, which takes over the upper along a line a<3>, so as to part c of the back plate when the case is in leave a portion A' which position ; and to secure an oil-tight joint at a<1>, is free to be bent back, a strip of metal e is soldered along the mside of as shown in Fig. 3, to the fixed part A of the case, and the end of the allow the case to be part A<1> rests on this strip, being fixed thereto slipped over the chain by a nut or bolt f.
Patent GB-190818764-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Charging Hydraulically-operated Guns.
Inventor: LESTER ARTHUR ELLIS
Filed: 1908-09-07
Granted: 1909-09-07
Abstract: 18,764. Lester, A. E. Sept. 7. Loading -appliances; ordnance breech mechanism.-The operations of opening the breech, raising the charge, and ramming, are according to the invention performed' hydraulically in their proper sequence by operating a single lever d, Figs. 1 and 2, which moves in turn the rods a, b, c of the valves governing the separate presses which perform these operations. The lever d is pivoted to a bracket e. which is mounted so as to revolve on a pedestal f and to which is attached a plate h having cam-grooves h<2>, h<3>, Fig. 4, partly concentric and partly eccentric, in which engage pins i<1>, j', connected by links and levers to the rods a, b of the breech-opening and ramming valves respectively. Attached to the lever d by a joint d' and a link m is a rod k which has collars k<1> engaging with a rod n, which operates the rod c of the charge-elevating valve. The lever d passes through a plate o and can only be moved in a path determined by slots o<1>-o<5>. If the lever d be first at the extreme left of the slot o<1> and be then moved along the path o<1>, o<2> o<4>, the breech will be opened and the charge raised. As the charge reaches the gun level, the lever d is automatically lowered until it rests upon a hand-operated safety stop p<1>, Fig. 2, which prevents the charge from being lowered before it is rammed, the ramming being performed by moving the lever d along the slot o<3>.
Patent GB-190828536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Production of Printing Plates by Means of Typewriters.
Inventor: ADERS FRANZ
Filed: 1908-12-31
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 28,536. Aders, F. Dec. 31, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Embossing; making printing-surfaces.-Printing- plates are made from thin metal foil by means of a typewriter, a matrix block containing the characters in their proper order being first prepared by impressing the characters by means of a typewriter in a plastic mass which is subsequently hardened, and the foil being then placed on the prepared matrix block and the characters re-typed. The plates may be made in a typewriter comprising two sets of type, one in relief, and the other in intaglio, the types being mounted on wheels or levers arranged to impress the foil from opposite sides.
Patent GB-190904959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Steam Engines.
Inventor: STAPF JOHANN
IPC: F01C9/00
Filed: 1909-03-01
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 4959. Stapf, J. March 1. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Movable-abutment type; valve-gear.-Relates to rotary engines in which the vanes act alternately as abutments and pistons, and comprises cut-off valve-gear and reversing-gear. A vane 5 is secured to a central drum 1 which is mounted on a distributing-box 11, which in turn is mounted loosely on a hollow shaft 10. A vane 7 is secured to two outer cylindrical parts 2, 3 mounted loosely on the shaft 10. The part 1 and the parts 2. 3 alternately drive the shaft through the medium of pawls 36, 37 and 32, 33, 34, 35 respectively, and disks 38, 39 secured to the shaft. Pawls 24, 25 and 20, 21, 22, 23 arranged on a fixed frame 26 prevent backward motion of the part 1 and the parts 2, 3. Steam, admitted to the shaft by ports 13, passes by ports 14 into the box 11, and supplies through the registering ports 45, 48 the space between the vanes 5, 7. The vane 7 is forced forward and drives the shaft 10 by pawls 32, 33, 34, 35 and disks 38, 39 while the vane 5 is locked against backward rotation by the pawls 24, 25. Exhaust takes place through the ports 49, 47 into the shaft on the other side of the partition 17. When the vane 7 reaches the position 53, Fig. 1, a catch 51, secured to the cylinder 2 which carries the vane 7, strikes against a projection 50 on the box 11, Fig. 4, which is thereby rotated until the exhaust port 47 registers with the port 48 of the drum 1, and the steam port 46 with the port 49. The piston 5 is then forced forward, carrying with it the box 11, and drives the shaft by the pawls 36, 37 and disk 39, while the parts 2, 3 which hold the vane 7 are locked against backward rotation by the pawls 20, 21, 22, 23. For reversing, the engine is provided with duplicate sets of pawls oppositely arranged, a lever throwing one of the two sets out of gear. The same action of the lever slides the disks 38, 39 along the shaft to engage one of the two sets of pawls provided on the piston drums.
Patent GB-190908172-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rest or Support for Books and other Articles.
IPC: A47B19/08
Filed: 1909-04-05
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 8172. Osmond, G. E., and Partridg & Cooper. April 5. Book - rests. -A folding book, music, or like rest consists of horiz o n t a l bars and vertical l i n k s so pivoted that, when collapsed, the links lie parallel to one another, and to the bars. Bars a, b, g, are pivoted to links d, d<1>, d<2>, the line joining the pivots e being so inclined that the vertical distance between two adjacent pivots is equal to the width of the links d. A strut h, omitted from Fig. 4, of any desired length is attached to the link d<1>, and can be clamped by a screw i. A stop j, Fig. 4, is fitted to the bar b to limit the amount of shutting and opening. Instead of this stop, a spring detent may be fitted to the bar a, to hold the link d<1> in the open position and prevent accidental collapse of the stand. If desired, the strut may be telescopic, and fixed to the frame by a friction joint.
Patent GB-190909580-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Holder for Table Cutlery and like Utensils.
Inventor: FISCHER GUSTAV ANTON
IPC: A47G21/10
Filed: 1909-04-22
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 9580. Fischer, G. A. April 22. Knife, fork, and spoon holders; tongs. - A bow-shaped spring holder a for table cutlery secures the implements so as to form tongs. The tightening-clasps d may be dispensed with, and the clips b' slotted transversely to form a series of claws.
Patent GB-190910413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Injector Apparatus for Compressing Steam or other Elastic Fluid.
IPC: F04F5/46
Filed: 1909-05-01
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 10,413. Soc. d'Exploitation de ProcÚdÚs Evaporatoires (S y s t Þ m e Frache et Bouillon). June 1, 1908, [Convention date]. Aspirating apparatus, injector.-Consists of constructional improvements in injector apparatus, for compressing steam or other elastic fluid, of the type in which the inducing-nozzle is of convergent-divergent longitudinal section, rectangular cross-section, and of very small width at the throat. In the apparatus described, steam at high pressure draws in steam at a lower pressure, and the mixture is compressed to an intermediate pressure, but any elastic fluid may be similarly employed as the inducing- medium or the medium induced. The convergent-divergent inducing-nozzle c, d, which is of narrow rectangular cross-section, the maximum width allowable at the throat 4 being three millimetres, together with a steam-inlet reservoir r, is formed by simply placing together the machined faces of two symmetrical halves 1. Low-pressure steam from the inlet a of the casing surrounding the nozzle is entrained through ports 9 formed by spaced symmetrical bars 7, the ends of which fit in grooves of triangular plates forming the sides of the combining-tube. The bars are shaped so that (1) the ports 9 converge towards the axis of the inducing-jet; (2) the inner faces of the bars are parallel to the axis, so as to provide passages of constant area in which the velocity of the fluid remains constant; (3) the inner lower edges 8 of the bars lie in planes containing the divergent side of the inducing-nozzle. The topmost pair of bars are isolated from the inducing-nozzle at an adjustable distance bv screws 11. The inducing-steam passes through a strainer, the total cross-sectional area of the passages of which is at least equal to that of the steam-pipe. The inducing- nozzle may be provided with partitions for dividing the inducing-jet into several jets having similar properties.
Patent GB-190916369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Apparatus for Filling into Receptacles Finely Pulverised or Grained Substances.
Inventor: FASTING JOHAN SIGISMUND
IPC: B65G53/64
Filed: 1909-07-13
Granted: 1910-07-13
Abstract: 16,369. Fasting, J. S. July 13. Automatic-feed weighers.-Comprises suction apparatus for filling vessels or receptacles, such as bags or barrels, with finely powdered or grained substances, as for instance cement, coaldust, flour, or grain. The apparatus is characterized by a tube extending from the interior of the supply of the substance to the receptacle, which is enclosed in an air - tight chamber capable of being exhausted and furnished with a door for the introduction and removal of the receptacle. Fig. 2 shows a form of the apparatus in which, in addition to the abovementioned parts, means are provided for automatically stopping the supply when a predetermined weight of the substance has been filled in. The suction tube 36 is connected to the bag enclosed in a chamber 33, from which air is withdrawn through a tube 35. The bag, when filled, depresses the arm 37 of the balance from which it is suspended, and reverses the system of balanced valves 38, 39, 40 so that the chamber 33 is cut off from the suction pipe and opened to the atmosphere.
Patent GB-190919399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Signalling on Railways.
Inventor: CUNLIFFE JOSEPH
IPC: B61L3/04
Filed: 1909-08-24
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 19,399. Cunliffe, J., and Alderman, S. Aug. 24. Track apparatus for stopping trains.-A pivoted ramp a<1> is lifted by the w e ig h t e d bellcrank c, the end c<1> of which engages the underside of the flange of the ramp a<1>, and is connected by a wire or chain d to the signal wire e. A vertically sliding rod g on the engine has a roller j which runs up the inclined ramp when the train passes a signal at danger, and a cam plate k fixed on the rod g slides a rod m which is connected to the vacuum-brake valve so as to apply the brakes.