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Patent GB-190705913-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine or Apparatus for Polishing or Scouring Needles, Knitting Pins and other Tapered or Cylindrical Wire Articles.
Filed: 1907-03-12
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 5 9 1 3. Milward & Sons, H., and Wharrad, L. A. March 12. Surfacing and polishing.-Needles, knitting-pins, and other tapered and cylindrical wire articles are polished and scoured in a rotating drum, in which is rotated at a slower speed a vane which extends the length of the drum and reaches nearly to its inner surface. The needles &c. are placed along with emery and oil, or other substances suitable for the operation to be performed, in a barrel a, Fig. 1, mounted in bearings in standards c. The barrel is made air-tight by a cover b, Fig. 3, secured by bridge-pieces b<1>, which are forced into engagement with lugs a<1> on the barrel by screws b<3> which engage the bridge-pieces and abut against the barrel. The barret is so filled that the replacement of the cover puts the contents of the barrel under pressure. A central shaft d, the cylindrical ends of which project through stuffing- boxes a<3> and glands a<4>, carries on its square central portion an egg shaped vane e, which reaches nearly to the inner surface of the barrel. The vane may be made integral with the shaft or it may be hollow, the interior space being filled with resilient material f to allow the vane to yield diametrically when it meets an obstruction. The drum is driven at a high speed by a chain gearing with a sprocket-wheel g. The shaft d is driven frictionally and its speed is reduced to any required degree by a friction brake. A boss m<1>, keyed to the end of the shaft d, carries forked arms m against which abut spiral springs k arranged round a guide-ring l. The ring l is supported by, and the other ends of the spiral abut against, arms h<1> carried by a drum h loose on the shaft d. Friction is applied to this drum by a band device, or by a' block adjusted by a screw. The shaft may be driven directly from the drum by toothed gearing, the ratio of which may be varied to' obtain different speeds. Arrangements may be made for feeding oil or other lubricant to the materials in the drum.
Patent GB-190706079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fluid Controlling and Metering Devices.
Inventor: FERRANTI SEBASTIAN ZIANI DE
Filed: 1907-03-13
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 6079. Ferranti, S. Z. de. March 13. Liquid meters.-Relates to a combined fluid controlling and metering device of the Venturi type. For the purpose of controlling the fluid, a valve c, Figs. 5 and 6, preferably of the type described in Specification No. 21,032, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Valves &c.], is fitted at the restricted portion of the Venturi tube. In order to obtain a magnified indication in the meter, a reversed Pitot tube consisting of a straight tube e, Fig. 5, having a lateral hole f in it, is employed in conjunction either with a direct Pitot tube d of the ordinary type, or a static pressure indicator. By rotating the tube e, a position can be found in which the indication of the gauge is a maximum. For indicating the difference in pressure, a differential Bourdon gauge such as that shown in Fig. 5, or a differential piston gauge, such as that shown in Fig. 6, may be employed. The flow of fluid may also be metered by measuring the overall drop in pressure taking place at a valve, whether such valve is placed in a Venturi tube or not, the valve being designed to give the necessary pressure drop. Specification No. 8887, A.D. 1906, is referred to.
Patent GB-190708278-A (GB)
Title: Improved Spark Arrester
Inventor: LIECHTY HERMANN
Filed: 1907-04-09
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 8278. Liechty, H. April 25, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Spark-arresters.-Enclosing the space between the top of a locomotive or like blast pipe and the bottom of the chimney is formed a chamber, the sides of which are composed of plates capable of being turned on vertical axes. The plates are so arranged that the wider they open the passage from the smoke-box to the chamber and the chimney, the more directly are they opposed to the motion of the furnace gases. In Figs. 1 and 2, which illustrate the application of the invention to a locomotive, the bottom and top of the chamber are shown made up of a ring b surrounding the top of the blast pipe, and a ring d which surrounds a continuation of the funnel into the smoke-box. The walls are made up of a fixed piece i and the swinging plates or "wings" h, h<1>, which may be actuated by a series of levers k, l, or by other means. A wire screen m, fixed to the smoke-box door, is provided to arrest any sparks which may pass into the space below the chamber.
Patent GB-190712368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Amperemeters Voltmeters and the like.
Inventor: LEHMANN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1907-05-28
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 12,368. Lehmann, A. May 28. Current meters.-A lowreading ammeter or voltmeter for testing secondary batteries has a long tapering coil c wound on a bobbin b in which moves a mild-steel plunger f, controlled by a spring y connected to an adjustable set - screw i. The bobbin is fixed inside a metal casing a, which is connected to one end of the coil and forms one terminal of the instrument, the other end of the coil passing out through an ebonite plug j and cover j<1>. A pointer k is attached to the plunger and moves over a vertical scale. Two pointers may be used so as to balance the plunger. In a volt-meter, a few turns are added to the lower part of the coil, so as to prevent the sensitiveness of the instrument from falling off too rapidly. In a combined ammeter and voltmeter, two coils are wound on the same bobbin. Energy meters.-A watt-meter of this type may have two tapered coils.
Patent GB-190714793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Vapour Burners.
Inventor: SHERWOOD FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-06-27
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 14,793. Sherwood, F. June 27. Vapour burners are constructed with porcelain cones which are easily detachable from the metal bodies of the burner, so that the cones are renewable in case of breakage. The porcelain cone a may be secured to a metal mount c with a rim c<2>, which fits in a flange d3 extending upwardly from the burner body d. The mount c is held in place by two automatic catches e, consisting of limb springs secured to the body at e<2>, the upper parts e<3> being shaped to facilitate the insertion of the mount c. The catches may be so arranged that they have to be actuated by hand before the cone can be removed, and they may grip the cone internally.
Patent GB-190720215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mariners' Compasses.
Inventor: MORTON JAMES
Filed: 1907-09-10
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 20,215. Morton, J., and Morton, T. Sept. 10. Compasses, magnetic.- The card is carried by threads from a cap c, Fig. 4, having a needle pivot d resting on a jewel' e in a cup f on an adjustable support g carried by the compass bowl h. The bowl 1 is suspended by means of springs k from a rigid ring j, which is mounted on suitable pivots o on brackets p carried by a soft or flexible ring q, itself hung by chains s on the binnacle ring r.
Patent GB-190722799-A (GB)
Title: A Camera to Produce Stereoscopic Negatives.
Inventor: REINKE FRANZ GEORGE
Filed: 1907-10-16
Granted: 1908-11-16
Abstract: 22,799. Reinke, F. G. Oct. 16. Cameras, stereoscopic. Stereoscopic prisms c, d are used either with or without the ordinary stereoscopic lenses a, b, whereby separate pictures are superposed on the plate and blended, into one picture, which h gives a stereoscopic effect. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 2068,. A.D. 1886.]
Patent GB-190726130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Furnaces.
Inventor: BREWER GRIFFITH
Filed: 1907-11-26
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 2 6 , 1 3 0. Brewer, G., [Taylor, E. R.]. Nov. 26. Electric furnaces. -An incandescence furnace, suitable for making carbon bisulphide on a relatively small scale, is shown in section in Fig. 1. A vertical working chamber a, of circular or other section. is surrounded by an outer metallic casing, from which it is separated by an annular space b forming a feeding chamber for the sulphur. Electrodes h, i project through apertures 7, 8 into the furnace, at right-angles to metallic supports f, g which extend downwards within the annular space b. E a c h electrode is formed of a number of carbon blocks, of uniform cross-section but varying length, clamped together so that the upper portion is stepped, as shown. The supports f, g are tubular except at the lower part, where they open into the upper portions of the apertures 7, 8 in order that conducting or non-conducting material may be fed through them on to the electrodes to regulate the resistance of the furnace. The upper end of each support is closed by a conical plug held by a wedge between it and a yoke so as to be gas-tight. Both the outer casing and the electrode supports are conveniently made in three sections, and stuffing-boxes 23, preferably water-cooled, are provided for the passage of the supports through the top of the casing. Man-holes 26, 27 in the casing allow access to the bolts which connect the lowest section of each electrode support to that above, and others are provided to allow access to the interior of the furnace and for removal of ash. At starting, the furnace is filled with sulphur up to the electrodes, charcoal being fed above this from a hopper 12. Sulphur holes 19, 20 connect the chamber a with the feeding- space b, which is charged as required from hoppers 10, and holes are provided in an outer wall 6 surrounding the lower part of the furnace for withdrawing molten sulphur. Instead of using the whole of the annular space b for feeding sulphur, parts adjacent to the supports f, g may be divided off for this purpose. Carbon bisulphide vapour escapes by a pipe at the top, and is led to a condenser.
Patent GB-190804103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Liquids.
Filed: 1908-02-24
Granted: 1909-02-24
Abstract: 4103. Vaillant, J., and Remscheider Centralheizungs & Badeapparate- Bauanstalt J. Vaillant. Feb. 24. Lift valves; actuating valves.-A valve k controlling the gas supply to the burners h of a liquid heater is operated by the movements of a diaphragm l, which divides a chamber m in the water supply pipe into two compartments connected by a small opening, the movements being caused by the difference in pressure existing in the chamber m on opposite sides of the diaphragm when water is flowing through the heater. The size of the opening may be varied by a screw o.
Patent GB-190810666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transfer Mechanism for Totalizing Counters.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1907-10-29
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 10,666. Thompson, W. P., [Duplex Adding Machine Co.]. Oct. 29, 1907. Counting - apparatus.- In transfer mechanism of the travelling-pawl type, the pawl is actuated by an aperture in a division plate whereby it is caused to engage ratchet teeth on the next wheel and move it the extent of one unit. Each adding-wheel 43 is provided with a ratchet-wheel 150 and a pawl 152, the end 153 of which at the transfer engages the teeth 154 of the wheel 150. This engagement is brought about by the other end of the pawl falling into the recess 158 of the aperture 155 in the division.plate 46 at the instant of transfer ; the pawl rides upon the other part of the aperture 155 for the remainder of the revolution.
Patent GB-190810861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Drafting Garment Patterns.
Inventor: VALENTINE GUSTAF VALENTINE
Filed: 1908-05-19
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 10,861. Valentine, G. V. May 19. Measuring for. - A templet for draughting patterns for the upper parts of garments is provided with scales on both sides, all the measurements being taken from a line corresponding with the front or back middle seams and a line at rightangles thereto corresponding to the neck seams. As shown in Fig. 2, for measuring the front half of a garment, the templet is placed with a scale D along a base line P, and the width of the bust is measured along a base line Q by means of a scale B at right-angles to the scale D and on a straight edge of the instrument. The shoulder seam U is taken from a point in a neck scale L to a point in a perforated scale I. The front neck-seam M is taken from the above point in the scale L to a point in a perforated scale N. The templet is then reversed and placed with a scale C on the other side along the line Q, and with another scale D at right-angles thereto along a line T, at the mark corresponding to the width of bust. The back neck-seam E is drawn from a hole G in the scale D to a point in a neck scale F. The shoulder seam R is marked from the above point in the scale F to a point in a perforated scale H. The armhole measurements are taken by means of other scales, not shown, and the curves are obtained from the curved sides of the templet.
Patent GB-190811774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: CHATER JOSEPH EDWIN
Filed: 1908-05-30
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 11,774. Chater, J. E. May 30. Waterproofing; filling space between insole and sole ; insoles.-An india-rubber strip c moulded to L-section is cemented in the split end of an insole a to strengthen the sewing lip and to make the boot waterproof. In some cases, a filling, preferably consisting of a mixture of gutta-percha and ground cork, is used, which is applied while plastic so that it spreads underneath the welt e, upper d, strip c, and the lip b of the insole, as shown.
Patent GB-190813335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sighting Apparatus for Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1908-06-23
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 13,335. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. June 23. Sights and methods of sighting.-A device for levelling the sights when the trunnion axis is inclined is shown in side elevation in Fig. 2. Fig. 4 shows a section on the line 1-1 of Fig. 2. The sight bar D<1> is supported by a sight-carrier D which has a strap portion d surrounding a disk C pivotally mounted at c on the cradle trunnion B'. The disk C has an arm c' by means of which it can be adjusted through the medium of gearing c<5>, c<6>, c<7>, c<8> relatively to an arm b<1> fixed to the gun-cradle. A second arm c' having a segmental piece c<4> is pivoted to the cradle co-axially with the pivot c and is adjustable relatively to a second arm on the cradle by turning a band-wheel c<9> in the same way as is the arm c<1>. The sight - carrier D has a segmental guide d<3> engaging with the segmental piece c', and depending lugs d' supporting a pivot d<5> co-axial with the pin c and cut away to receive an arc-shaped projection e on the arm e<1> of a sight-lever E connected to a combined ranging and pointing gear B<3>. The invention may be applied to a sight in which the pointing-screw is arranged vertically.
Patent GB-190818828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sectional Hot Water Boilers.
Inventor: COTTON SYDNEY ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-09-08
Granted: 1909-09-08
Abstract: 18,828. Cotton, S. A. Sept. 8. Heating water.-A sectional boiler is mounted upon a hollow metal base b carrying fire-bars d, and is secured thereto at one end only so as to allow the boiler sections and the base to expand and contract independently of each other. The base is seated below the top of the brickwork e, and is formed so as to extend downwards around the fire-bars. The base may consist of two parts connected by hollow fire-bars, the two parts supporting the front and rear sections of the boiler. A removable plate i is provided at the front of the base to afford access to the fire-bars. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 493, A.D. 1865, and No. 161, A.D. 1880.]
Patent GB-190821000-A (GB)
Title: Improved Postal Envelope
Inventor: MAHEULT MARIE PASCAL ROBERT
Filed: 1908-10-05
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 21,000. Maheult, M. P. R. Oct. 5, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Envelopes.-A readily-opened envelope, adapted to indicate tampering, is formed with horizontal or slightly inclined incisions j in the side flaps, the last incisions f<1> being preferably curved. The flap c is provided with a tongue m and is stuck on to the flap b by gum l, m<1>. The lines of gum h on the flap d are set back from the edge, so that they do not completely cover the incisions i when folded, and a spot of gum k is so placed as to come on to the tongue m. On pulling the point i of the closed envelope, the tongue m parts, and the side flaps tear along the incisionsj.
Patent GB-190827847-A (GB)
Title: Brake of a Fishing Reel.
Inventor: BARRETT ALICK RALPH
Filed: 1908-12-22
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 27,847. Barrett, A. R. Dec. 22. Brakes.-In a brake for a fishing-reel, a sleeve B<1> carries a pin D and is rotated through a pinion B from the toothed segment of a lever A. The pin D works in a spiral slot E' in a sleeve E<2> on a flange E, thereby forcing the flange laterally on the sleeve B<1> and causing it to press against the top of a recess F in the drum of the reel. The flange E is held in position against the recess F by means of a coil spring H attached to the lever A. As a modification, the sleeve B<1> may be sufficiently large in diameter to receive the sleeve E', and the pin D is then on the inside circumference nf the sleeve B<1>. The lever A may be pivotally connected to an arm on the sleeve B', instead of using a toothed segment and pinion.
Patent GB-190900559-A (GB)
Title: Tool and Knife Sharpener.
Inventor: LOADER ROWLAND JAMES
IPC: C09K3/14
Filed: 1909-01-09
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 559. Loader, R. J. Jan. 9. Wheels and other tools.-A hone or other tool for sharpening knives and the'like is constructed by applying a composition to a wood or other suitable surface and allowing the composition to harden at a warm temperature. The composition is produced by mixing emery and crocus for coarse surfaces, or tripoli and rouge for finer surfaces, with boiled linseed oil, gold size, and terebene.
Patent GB-190904198-A (GB)
Title: Fire Extinguishing Apparatus applicable to Roofs and Ceilings, for Extinguishing Fire by Means of Sand.
Inventor: COCHLAR JOSEF
IPC: A62C13/00
Filed: 1909-02-20
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 4198. Cochlar, J., Hynar, F., and Kral, E. Feb. 20. Fire-extinguishing by pulverulent materials; buildings modified for fire-extinguishing.-Relates to means for discharging sand into a r o o m, workshop, &c. from openings in the roof or ceiling. The openings are normally closed by a slide, which is actuated by springs, weights, &c. when released by a fusible device or by hand. Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section, Fig. 2 a view from below, and Fig. 3 a cross-section. The sand is adapted to escape between triangular blocks 7, which are arranged transversely b e t w e e n longitudinal partitions 2 depending from the roof beams 1. The slide is formed of plates 5, the ends of which are secured to bars 6, Fig. 3, which run on supporting bars or rails 3, balls 4 being provided. The slide is moved by means of springs 16, Fig. 2, acting upon pistons 14, the rods 13 of which are connected to a crossbar 8 secured to the ends of the bars 6. The slide is held in the closed position by means of double levers 17, which engage notches in the piston-rods 13 and are connected by ropes 19 with a double lever 21, which is held in position by a pin 23 engaging a fusible cheek 22. When the cheek 22 melts, or the pin 23 is withdrawn by pulling a handle, the hooks 17 are disengaged from the piston-rods 13 by springs 18. The piston 14 acts against an oil brake, to ensure a gradual opening of the slide. The slide is partially relieved of the weight of sand above it by bar gratings 10, 12, or wire netting &c.
Patent GB-190904720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Pattern Mechanism of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: DUNCAN ALEXANDER
IPC: D03C1/22
Filed: 1909-02-26
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 4720. Duncan, A. Feb. 26. Change box motions. - In an arrangement for turning pattern cylinders by hand, two or more card cylinders g, Fig. 1, are turned by chain - gearing f, e, e<1>, h, i, Figs. 1 and 2, operated by the handle s. The hinged bracket k, carrying the chain-wheel i and the handle s, has pivoted to it a hand-lever m, which, when depressed, turns the shaft b by means of the connexion n and thus operates levers and fiexible connexions arranged to throw out of action the locking-hammers and turning-catches which normally control the card cylinders. The bracket k carries mechanism u which indicates the number of cards reeled.
Patent GB-190905473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Optical Condensing Systems for Illuminating Purposes.
IPC: G02B21/10
Filed: 1909-03-06
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 5473. Zeiss, C., [Firm of]. April 27, 1908, [Convention date]. Microscope condensers. - To render an approximately - parallel beam of light strongly convergent, the central core only undergoes refraction and the peripheral zone is subjected to double reflection. As shown, the front lens b is mounted on a plate of plane glass through which the outer rays pass, these outer rays being reflected from a paraboloidal surface e‹ on to a silvered annulus, and thence to the focus.
Patent GB-190909554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Loom Shuttles.
Inventor: HAMPSHIRE ERNEST
IPC: D03J5/08
Filed: 1909-04-22
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 9554. Hampshire, E. April 22. Shuttles.-An adjustable rest B for shuttle pegs is fitted into grooves B<1> in the shuttle body, adjustment being effected by placing packing under the rest, or by employing a screw in the hole D. The peg 'is recessed as shown at C to fit over the rest. The device may be applied to pegs of other types, such as loose spindles and spindles held in pivoted holders.
Patent GB-190909699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Soft Tread Horseshoes.
Inventor: KANE MICHAEL
IPC: A01L5/00
Filed: 1909-04-23
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 9699. Kane, M. April 23. Composite shoes; hoof-pads.-In a metal shoe 1 adapted to have rubber moulded completely round it, the toe is formed with a clip 7, Fig. 5, and a rectangular downward projection 2 grooved at 3. Ribs 4, joined to the projection 2, are arranged along the inner edges of the shoe; J-shaped ribs 5 are arranged at the heels, and short ribs 6 are spaced between the ribs 4, 5. The underside of the rubber body is formed with a central cavity 10, a groove 11 extends across the heel, and the sides are recessed over the nail grooves 8, Fig. 4. A facing 15 of leather or canvas fits between the rubber and the hoof. In a modification, the metal shoe 1 is formed without the heel portions that carry the ribs 5. 6.
Patent GB-190909759-A (GB)
Title: Instantaneous Steam Water Heater.
Inventor: WATKINS WILLIAM
IPC: F28C3/06
Filed: 1909-04-24
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 9759. Watkins, W. April 24. Heating water.-A direct-contact steam waterheater has its mixing-chamber completely filled with a roll of wire-gauze E, which rests on a plate of metal. Steam enters below this plate through the port A, and passes into the chamber through the perforations in the pipe F. Water enters at B above the plate, percolates inwards, and emerges at C in a heated state. Caps D with studs L keep the mixer E in position. Valves H, having spring- pressed faces, may be combined with the heater, such valves being operated simultaneously by the handle I and toothed wheels.