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Patent GB-190719055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Annular Tube Boilers for Hot Water or Steam
Inventor: ROGGERO ENRICO
Filed: 1907-08-24
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 19,055. Roggero, E. Aug. 24. Heating water &c.-An annular-tube boiler comprises two ring-shaped collecting-boxes 2, 3 and a ring of compound annular tubes 4, 5 connecting them in the manner shown. A fuel hopper 10 rests on the upper box 2, and a vertical flange provided on the lower box extends downwards and is bolted to the base-plate, to which is attached also the grate 8. A double wall casing surrounds the boiler, forming smoke chambers 14, 15. The gases rise from the grate 8 outwards between the tubes 4 into the chamber 14, and thence through the tubes 5 to the chamber 15 and the exit 20.
Patent GB-190721480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety-valves for Steam Engines and the like.
Inventor: ROUX HENRI
Filed: 1907-09-27
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 21,480. Roux, H., and Homsy, F. H. Sept. 27. Safety-valves.-A safety-valve comprises a disk valve t<2>, mounted on a spindle t<3> which is pivoted in a removable seating t<1> held between the two parts a of the casing, and operated, against the action of a spring r, by a spring-pressed piston o' coupled by a rod p to a lever on the valve spindle. Communication between the underside of the operating-piston and the boiler is made through passage ways l, b, which are closed by a valve c' adjustably loaded by a spring d. Steam is exhausted from beneath the piston through passage ways f, g and an annular groove e round the valve.
Patent GB-190722397-A (GB)
Title: Color Spraying Device.
Inventor: SERENYI ALOIS
Filed: 1907-10-10
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 22,397. Serenyi, A. Oct. 10. Spray-producers. - Relates to spraying dyes or paints from a number of adjustable sprayers to give various shades and tints to artificial flowers, picture post cards, &c. A number of sprayers e with pressure cocks h and suction tubes f are arranged to rotate on the air-tubes d', which are connected to a conduit d adjustable in slots k and held by a nut m. The dye or paint receptacles are supported by vertically - adjustable stands c. A footlever b drives a ventilator i and a pump a connected to a container a<1> which supplies the conduit d. When the apparatus is required to give constant sprays, screw in place of pressure cocks may be used.
Patent GB-190723852-A (GB)
Title: Process for Manufacturing Composite Celluloid and Tortoiseshell Articles
Inventor: SCHMIDT ERWIN OSCAR
Filed: 1907-10-29
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 23,852. Schmidt, E. O. June 11, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Hair-pins; hair-slides; hair.-Composite celluloid and tortoiseshell articles, for example hair ornaments, such as combs and pins, are manufactured by roughening the contacting surfaces, compressing, and at the same time steam-heating, the press plate in contact with the tortoiseshell being heated to twice the temperature of the other. In the press the celluloid surface comes into contact with a metal one placed on a soft support, preferably made of paper and asbestos. The tortoiseshell surface is covered with an absorbent and moist material, preferably cloth, and the whole article is then covered with some wet absorbent material, such as paper.
Patent GB-190724035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Ball-bearings
Inventor: SCHMIDT KARL
Filed: 1907-10-30
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 24,035. Schmidt, K. Nov. 5, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Ball bearings.-Distance-pieces placed between the halls of ball bearings are made adjustable by hand to take up wear. Fig. 1 shows a single distance-piece-consisting of plates a, b with grooves or slots to fit adjacent balls, and connected by screws c by means of which they are tightened to take up wear. As shown in Fig. 5,'side cages h, i are used, and are connected by removable pins k ,placed in alternate spaces between the balls. In the remaining spaces, spiral band springs l are placed, and are engaged by lugs m on the rings h, i, so that, when the rings are tightened by means of the pins k, the springs are forced against the balls. Fig. 6 shows a modification in which the adjustment is effected by means of wedges p, q and screws c; and Fig. 7 shows a form in which lugs r, s carried by rings h, i are caused to approach by means of cross-pins k.
Patent GB-190801548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heating Stoves.
Inventor: FECHTIG BARON EMERICH
Filed: 1908-01-22
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 1548. Fechtig, Baron, E. Jan. 22. Stoves; smoke, consuming.-To complete combustion of the gaseous products, preliminarilyheated secondary air is supplied to the flue in variable quantities, and the fuel and primary air are preliminarily heated. The flue I is helical in form and has a central tube b opening into it above the grate e at 1, 2, 3, through which the primary and secondary air are delivered. A regulating- tube k, rotatably mounted within the tube b, has openings corresponding with the openings 1, 2, 3, the two lowermost being of such extended width that the supply of air can be cut off at the openings 3, 2, 1 successively, as the tube k is rotated. Partitions l, m extend across the tube k to divide the air currents, the partition m forming a chamber into which air is admitted at p and delivered for primary combustion into the ash-pit at r, and for secondary combustion at 1. The charging-hopper n, in which the fuel is heated, has an opening s through which the gases evolved pass to the flue I.
Patent GB-190802052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mechanism for Delivering Sweets or other Articles, by Means of One or More Mechanical Figures or other Devices
Inventor: DOUGLAS WILLIAM PERCY
Filed: 1908-01-29
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 2052. Douglas, W. P. Jan. 29. Toys for delivering sweetmeats and the like.- Relates to mechanism for delivering sweets or other articles by means of one or more mechanical figures, which may be applied to the toys described in Specifications Nos. 17,234, 17,713, 17,714, 18,122, 19,614, and 23,205, A.D. 1905, and No. 871, A.D. 1906. The toy may be made to represent a shop, behind the counter of which a figure c moves. The figure is carried by a pin k, Fig. 4, which projects through, and slides in an oval slot h in the floor y of the shop. A toothtd wheel q mounted under the floor g carries a forked member r, which embraces the pin k. When the wheel q is rotated by means of a handle n and shaft m, the figure c travels.round the slot. In order to obtain a packet, a coin is inserted in a coin-shoot d, Fig. 3, whence it falls into a container t, Fig. 4, carried by a disk s on the shaft m. The rotation of the shaft causes the coin to depress a catch-plate u and draw down a vertically sliding rod w. The rod is provided at its upper end with a plate z, Fig. 5, which pushes a tablet 9 from a container 6 when the plate u is depressed by a coin. The tablet rests on a stop 10, and the rod w is retracted by a spring 2. The stop 10 is secured to a rod 11, which is also provided with another catch 12 resting on the flooring g. The upper part of the figure c, Fig. 3, is pivoted to the lower part, and is provided with a tail-piece 17. The figure is also provided with stops 21, 22, 23, which strike against other stops 24, 25 on the staging of the shop in order to cause the figure to turn in various directions and to open the doors. The figure passes through a door 13 and arrives opposite the packet on the stop 10. The stop 23 strikes the stop 12 and removes the stop 10 from under the packet, which falls on to the projecting arms of the figure. The figure then passes through the door 14, and when it arrives opposite the counter, the tail-piece 17, catching on an inclined projection 20, causes the upper part of the body to tilt forward and project the packet on to the counter. In a modification, a figure passes up a ladder into a mill and emerges with a sack supported on its upturned arms. The figure then proceeds down the ladder and delivers the sack in the manner already described. In a further modification, shown in Fig. 12, and representing a fowl house, the coin strikes a lever p and allows a sweet to fall on to a catch w. This catch is fixed to a rod z which is also provided with a catch 2. When the figure enters the shed, its feet strike the catch 2 thus removing a catch w and allowing the sweet to rest on projections 3. The figure turns, and as it passes out of the shed, impales the sweet on its beak. The figure is moved either by means of a screw, as shown, or by means of an endless chain furnished with a projection which engages a slotted tail-piece.
Patent GB-190804612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Welding the Joints of Plates and in Tools and Appliances connected therewith.
Inventor: JENKINS EDGAR JACKSON
Filed: 1908-02-29
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 4612. Jenkins, E. J. Feb. 29. Welding. - Plates are welded at an angle by specially-constructed dies to form tanks, boilers for domestic fire-places, &c. For butt-welding, Fig. 1, a top die c co-acts with a square bottom die b, pressure thus being brought to bear on both sides of the joint. Similar dies, Fig. 2, are used for lapwelding, the top die doing the necessary preliminary flanging. In some cases, Fig. 5, a bottom die cannot be used ; the upper die is then given a number of light rapid blows..
Patent GB-190807444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Bedsteads, Cots, and such like.
Inventor: DAVIS WILLIAM HARRY
Filed: 1908-04-04
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 7444. Davis, W. H. April 4. Pivot adjustments. - An adjustable connexion between the side rails of a bedstead or cot and the end frames or pillars comprises two opposed toothed plates c<2>, d<2> united by a bolt e provided with a wing-nut. The bolt has a squared part e<3> fitting in a square hole d<3> in the plate d<2>. The plate c' is screwed to the end frame a<2>, which may be of wood, and the plate d<2> is chill cast with the side rail. Specification No. 22,809, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Furniture &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190808158-A (GB)
Title: Improved Curling Tongs.
Inventor: ELKAN HANS
Filed: 1908-04-13
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 8158. Elkan, H. April 13. Hair-curling, toilet appliances for.-One member 3 of a pair of curling-tongs is formed of a corrugated or waved sheet of metal. The other member 4 contains the beaded heating-rods 7 which are retained by a clip 10 operated by a grip 11. When the handles 1, 2 are pressed, the levers 12 operate the opening of the tongs, so that the members 3, 4 remain parallel to each other. In a modification, there is no parallel motion, and the rods.are retained when in use by metal caps.
Patent GB-190812208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppers for Bottles, Jars and like Receptacles.
Inventor: JACKSON SYDNEY ALBERT
Filed: 1908-06-05
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 12,208. Jackson, S. A., and Gelhaar, J. A. June 5. Stoppers. - A stopper for bottles, jars, &c., adapted to close bottles with differently - shaped mouths, is provided on the tapered or curved portion d with two or more parallel circumferential grooves e into which rubber rings h, f of different diameters may be fitted to suit the shape and size of the bottle mouth.
Patent GB-190813168-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Detachable Rim for carriage Wheels.
Inventor: DEHAIS LOUIS JEAN CLAUDE GUILL
Filed: 1908-06-20
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 13,168. Dehais, L. J. C. G. June 22, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Felloes or rims.-In a wheel with detachable tyre-carrying rims, the felloe B is made of trough section, one flange B' being of uniform height all round the periphery and the other flange b, of less height than B', being cut away round part of its circumference. The detachable rim is secured by a locking-ring E with lugs e and transverse bolts F. The flange b may have a regularly eccentric shape, the locking-ring E having a correspondingly-shaped aperture and being brought into engagement with the flange by circumferential rotation. In a modification both the continuous flange and the cut-away flange may be of the same height, the rim being secured by wedge-shaped claws and bolts placed at the reduced part of the flange.
Patent GB-190815377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Water Heaters.
Inventor: CONDON EDWARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-10-28
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 15,377. Condon, E. J. Nov. 1, 1906, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Switches. - An electric water-heater is provided with an automatic circuitcloser, Fig. 5, operated by the flow of water, in series with a hand - operated switch, Fig. 1, arranged so that the electric circuit is not closed unless water is flowing through the heater. The heater is of the type described in Specification No. 23,801, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Heating]. The circuit-closer, Fig. 5, consists of a movable contact m<1>, normally resting against an insulated stop m<2>, but engaging with a contact m<3> when water flows up a supply pipe e<3>. A handle h<3>, Fig. 1, regulating the supply of water to the heater or to a by-pass e<4>, also operates a switch h<5> through toothed wheels, the switch having two blades which engage with two pairs of curved contacts k<2>.
Patent GB-190815521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Fishing Rods
Inventor: HAINES DOUGLAS JOHN PERKS
Filed: 1908-07-22
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 15,521. Haines, D. J. P. July 22. Rod rests and d holders. - A rest for fishing - rods consists of a triangular section spear B having a tapped end B', which works in an internally - screwed bush D of a felt butt cap C. The end of the rod A is hollowed and is provided with h a screwed ferrule E. The bush D is longer than the screw B<1>, so that by adjusting the position of the screw B<1> in the bush D the spear may be secured to the rod in its operative and inoperative positions as shown in Figs. 1 and 2.
Patent GB-190820010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Determination of Wind Velocity.
Inventor: MAXIM HIRAM STEVENS
Filed: 1908-09-23
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 20,010. Maxim, Sir H. S. Sept. 23. Anemometers.-The disk a, that faces the wind is connected by a shaft b to bell-crank levers c, c<1>. The lower ends of these cranks face each other and are connected by a spring h ; a pointer e is fixed to one. lever. Movement of the disk a transmitted through the levers puts the spring under tension and so allows the spacings on the scale to be approximately equal. The whole device is pivoted on the rod f so that the disk always faces the wind.
Patent GB-190820053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tools.
Inventor: SCHOFIELD CHARLES
Filed: 1908-09-23
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 20,053. Schofield, C. Sept. 23. Piston valves.- The fluid supply of a pneumatic tool is controlled by a valve c<1> which is reduced in diameter as shown, and is opened by a lever c<3> against the resistance of a spring c<4>.
Patent GB-190821656-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Air-ships.
Inventor: RUSSELL THAYER
Filed: 1908-10-13
Abstract: 21,656. Thayer, R. Dec. 26, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Gyroscopic apparatus mounted upon an air-ship in order, it is stated, to produce a reactive effect similar to that of water upon a marine vessel and so to enable it to be propelled solely by the wind comprises a rotary member 30 preferably constituting the armature of an electric motor and pivotally mounted on the gimbal frame 34 which carries the field magnet 40. The gimbal frame is suspended from bearings 38, which may be adjusted upon the car 5 to vary the direction of the axis of rotation of the member 30. The speed of rotation can be varied by means of a switch so as to adjust the resistance to change of direction of the vessel.
Patent GB-190824880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoes Fireplaces and the like.
Inventor: MCCORMICK WILLIAM ABRAHAM
Filed: 1908-11-19
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 24,880. McCormick, W. A. Nov. 19. Fire-places; air supply; canopies and hoods. -An air space B surrounding the perforated grate back and sides A is diminished in size towards the front, and the back and sides of the grate A and the fireplace C are made curved or slanting so that radiation is not obstructed. The front bars may be omitted. A movable hood or door D, provided to contract the flue opening, to prevent downdraught, and to radiate heat.
Patent GB-190827325-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Bath or Toilet Requisite.
Inventor: KNOTT JOHN
Filed: 1908-12-16
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 27,325. Knott, J. Dec. 16. Shaving-appliances ; soap holders.-A cake of soap is enclosed in a covering a of loofab formed by stitching or otherwise uniting the edges as at b. Specification No. 18,592, A.D. 1889, is referred to.
Patent GB-190827373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pocket Knives
Inventor: BENZ FRITZ
Filed: 1908-12-16
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 27,373. Benz, F., and Kaufmann, E. Dec. 16. Puzzles. The blades of a puzzle knife, in which the means of opening are not readily apparent, are opened and shut by applying a turning pressure to washers a mounted on rivets b which turn in the scales g and have squared parts engaging corresponding holes in the blades d.
Patent GB-190827881-A (GB)
Title: Gyroscopic Apparatus for Steadying or Controlling the Motion of Moving Bodies.
Inventor: SPERRY ELMER AMBROSE
Filed: 1908-12-22
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 27,881. Sperry, E. A. Dec. 22. Gyroscopic apparatus.-Means for steadying the spring-mounted bodies of wheeled vehicles having a stable wheel-base consist of a gyroscope rotor frame 14 pivoted transversely at 13 in the vehicle body above the springs 9. The rotor 12 is connected to a power source 18 upon the vehicle, and is provided with means for returning the frame to its central position after each precessional swing, consisting of springs 38 and a lever 36 and rod 37. In a modified form of gyroscope, shown in Fig. 5, means consisting of bevelgearing 40,41 and a triangular doubleacting dash-pot 44 are provided for utilizing the stress or power obtained from the precessional movements of the rotor frame so as to coact with the controlling stress executed through the stationary support of the rotor. As shown in Fig. 1, a precession-retarding device for the rotor frame is placed at a substantial angle (usually a rightangle) to the precessional axis, and is connected to the swinging frame ; in this case it consists of dash-pots 35 which also contain the springs 38 of the centralizing-device. Continuously-operative means are provided for automatically limiting the speed of the rotor ; these comprise a unidirectional drive from the pulley 21 of the engine 18 to the shaft 19 through ratchet gearing so that any suddendecrease in speed of the engine will not affect the gyroscope, and also frictional engagement between the pulley 26 and the gyroscope controlled by the governor 27 connected to the shaft 15 so that if the speed of the gyroscope exceeds a certain limit the engagement is released. There is a flexible mechanical connexion, consisting of a pulley band 24 - and a pulley 25 adjustable through the link 29 and shaft 30, from the rotor to the source of power to permit large angular movement of the rotor frame.
Patent GB-190901894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chain-saws.
Inventor: BOSSE HEINRICH JOHANN
IPC: B27B17/14
Filed: 1909-01-26
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 1894. Bosse, H. J. Jan. 26. Chain - saw machines; machine saws. - Chain saws are automatically tensioned by making the beam e, Fig. 2, carrying the lower guide - roller slidable in a bearer-block h carrying the upper guide-roller and pivoting to an axle k on the block h a weighted lever o formed with a projection l pressing on an abutment m on an extension i<1> of a slot f formed in the beam e. The lower part of the slot f engages a stay bolt g on the block h. The saw may be adjusted about its main shaft by means of a screw spindle u or by means of a handle-bar attached to the beam, in which case the beam is counterbalanced. In place of the projection l, the axle k of the lever o may be provided with a pinion p, Fig. 3, and the extension i<1> with a rack q engaging the pinion. Instead of the lever o, a rope y, pulley w<1>, and weight x may be used. The inner links s of the chain are made wider than the double links, and run in a slot s<1>, Fig. 4, in the beam e. In a modification, the double links are wider than the single link, and run on each side of a projection s<2>, Fig. 5, on the beam e.
Patent GB-190902740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Operated Valves.
Inventor: FAGERLUND ERIK ARTUR
IPC: F23Q3/00
Filed: 1909-02-04
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 2740. Fagerlund, E. A. Feb. 5, 1908, [Convention date]. Actuating valves and cocks.-An electricallyoperated valve for lighting and extinguishing gas at a distance consists of a soft-iron armature i which is continually under the influence of a p e rmanent magnet m and which is rotatably arranged between t h e poles of an electromagnet b, c, and opens and closes the gas exit k. The arrangement is such that the magnetic lines of force proceeding from the electromagnet do not pass through the permanent magnet so that no demagnetization of the latter occurs. The direction of rotation of the valve i is determined by the direction of the current in the coils b, c. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also two modifications, in one of which the valve proper consists of a permanent bar magnet hinged at one end, the other end being adapted to close the gas exit which forms a part of an electro-magnetic circuit. In the other modification, the valve seat is permanently magnetized, and the valve consists of a bar of steel or soft iron pivoted within electro-magnetic coils. To prevent demagnetization of the permanently magnetic parts of the valve, they may be surrounded by small coils through which a current can be sent. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190903674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking Devices for Holders for Electric Glow Lamps and other Objects.
Inventor: BOWRON GEORGE
IPC: H01R33/97
Filed: 1909-02-15
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 3674. Bowron, G. Feb. 15. Holders.-Incandescent lamps are locked in their holders by springs attached to, or forming parts of the holders, and can only be removed by the aid of a special key or lever. As shown in Fig. 1, a spring D, screwed or riveted to a holder of the bayonet type, projects into the slot, and a rim B and strips E, F, extending partially over the slot, prevent the lifting of the spring by ordinary tools. A recess K allows the insertion of the part L of a lever shown in Fig. 3. According to the Provisional Specification, locking may be effected by means of a screw or bolt extending through the holder, or by a pawl and ratchet-teeth ; the slot of a bayonet-holder may be closed by a cam, screw, or bolt; and a pawl may be arranged on a screw-holder to dig into the object when unscrewing is attempted.
Patent GB-190903700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vaporisers and Charge Mixing Devices of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: JAMES LUTHER THOMAS
Filed: 1909-02-15
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 3700. James, L. T., and James, F. A. Feb. 15. Atmospheric vapour burners; vaporizing- apparatus.-A burner 3 for an internal-combustion engine vaporizer is of circular section, has a large head with a perforated plate 13, and a mixing-tube 12 of uniform bore. The burner is fixed to a partition 27 by a set-screw. Vapour for the burner is generated in a conical coil 2, issues from a jet 11 and mixes with air passing through the casing 30 and holes 29. Starting is effected by burning spirit in a tray 31, into which a rib 32 on the chamber 10 dips. Spirit may also be fed to the coil 2 for a short time.