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Patent GB-190523702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Packing Incandescent Mantles for Transit.
Inventor: COMINGS WILLIAM RIGHTER
Filed: 1905-11-17
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 23,702. Comings, W. R. Nov. 17. Boxes for incandescent gas mantles. - To prevent an incandescent gas mantle of the inverted type from being damaged during transit &c., it is secured in a cylindrical box by means of a cardboard or like washer 1, the narrow rim of which is adapted to rest on the end of the body of the box. The washer is made in two or more segmental pieces or is cut, as shown in Fig. 3, to enable it to be opened out to embrace the porcelain mount of the mantle. Finger notches are cut in the sides of the body of the box to enable the washer 1 to be readily withdrawn. Displacement of the mantle may be prevented by means of embossed ridges on the washer. In the Provisional Specification, a modification is described in which notches are cut in the broad flange of the washer, to allow the feet of the porcelain mount to be passed through the washer. The mount is then slightly turned to lock the mantle upon the washer.
Patent GB-190526577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Treatment of Metals such as Steel and Steel Alloys
Inventor: FRITH WILLIAM FREDERICK LOWNDE
Filed: 1905-12-20
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 26,577. Frith, W. F. L., and Grist, C. J. Dec. 20 Digesters. - Apparatus adapted for treating metals such as steel and steel alloys with mercury, mercury vapour, or other medium at a high temperature consists of an hermetically-sealed vessel encased in an outer vessel which contains a heat-conducting substance of low melting-point and which is heated by a furnace or otherwise.
Patent GB-190600382-A (GB)
Title: Improved Non-slipping Horse Shoe.
Inventor: QUENTIN LEON ADOLPHE AMEDEE
Filed: 1906-01-05
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 382. Quentin, L. A. A. Jan. 5, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Treads.-A horseshoe is formed by punching or stamping with a series of deep and oblique grooves intersecting one another so as to leave projecting bearing - surfaces 1, 2 of various shapes. The grooves are formed with inclined faces to prevent stones from lodging therein. The shoe tapers in thickness from the front to the rear.
Patent GB-190605727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Operating Files and other Tools of the same General Character.
Inventor: FANCHER CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1906-03-09
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 5727. Fancher, C. J. March 9. Sawing.-In a filing or like machine, the file or other tool c is secured to a plunger 2 which is reciprocated by the mechanism described in Specification No. 5726, A.D. 1906, and is supported by a bide-covered roller 27 in a screw-adjusted carriage 28. The universally-adjustable table 19 is secured by a bolt 34 to a curved and centrally-grooved member 33, which is secured by a bolt 42 to a concave and centrally-ribbed part 18<d> of a support 18 which is slid up and down the standard 1 by means of a link 23 and a bent lever 21. The link and lever may be pivoted together at any of the points 26, and, when the lever contacts with the pin or stop 24, the pivot is past its dead-point and the support thus locked in its raised position. The adjacent edges of the parts 19<b>, 33<a> and 33, 18<d> are graduated. The work is kept down by a bent rod 48 in a block 47 clamped on the edge of the table.
Patent GB-190618553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: WESTMACOTT ALFRED
Filed: 1906-08-18
Granted: 1907-08-17
Abstract: 18,553. Westmacott, A., and Thomas, W. F. Aug. 18. Gas and like engines, valve-gear, starting, and igniting in. The tappet levers corresponding to the exhaust, admission, and ignition cams are mounted between collars on a spindle, adjusted axially to relieve compression and retard ignition at starting and to time the ignition during normal working. The axial adjustment of the spindle g is effected by the handle g<11>, Figs. 3 and 5, which turns a nut journaled in the crank casing a<1> and engaging a quick double-threaded screw upon the spindle; endlong movement of the nut is prevented by a collar and the boss of the handle. In the .position shown in full lines, the roller of the exhaust-valve tappet e<3> engages the half-compression cam-swell e<1>, and the roller of the ignition tappet f<2> engages the inclined swell f<1> of the ignition cam at one end. When the handle is at the position g<17>, the exhaust and ignition are normal, and when the handle is advanced further towards the end of the quadrant ignition is advanced. The igniting-device, shown in Figs. 12 and 14, comprises a fixed insulated terminal i<2> and a movable terminal h<1> actuated by the arm h<2>. An arm h<3>, loose on the spindle h, is displaced, as shown in Fig. 14, when the rod f is raised by the action of the cam f, and presses the movable terminal against the fixed one through the medium of the spring h<5>. When the tappet and rod drop, at a time determined by the position of the spindle g, the terminals are separated by the spring h<6> which causes the part h<4> of the arm h<3> to strike the arm h<2>.
Patent GB-190625223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Wheeled Trucks or Receptacles for Collecting Road Refuse or the like.
Inventor: HENRIKSSON CARL
Filed: 1906-11-08
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 25,223. Henriksson, C. Nov. 8. Refuse, collecting ; elevating sweeping into receptacles.-In a hand-propelled collector in which refuse is swept into a scoop 18, Fig. 1, and is discharged into a removable vessel 1 by a hand or foot lever 12, the same lever serves both to raise the scoop and lower it again, and is arranged so that its actuation does not tend to move the vehicle. The oblique fronted scoop is hung from a cranked axle 6 by hangers 7 having pivoted supports 8, and it is linked to a fixed frame bar 11 by a rod 10 which tilts it during its upward motion so as to invert it when it is over the receptacle, as shown in dotted lines. The scoop may or may not rest on the top of the receptacle at the extremity of its travel. In the lowered position of the scoop, shown in Figs. 1 and 5, a tongue 17, which is rigidly attached to the crank-arm 13, bears on the connecting-rod 15, so that depression of the lever 12 rotates the axle 6 to raise the scoop. Towards the top of the travel, the scoop overshoots ; when it comes to rest above the receiver, the parts occupy the position shown in Figs. 4 and 6, with the toe 20, which is integral with the short link 14, in contact with the axle 6. Further depression of the lever 12 rotates the axle in the direction of the arrow and so lowers the scoop.
Patent GB-190629596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with the Purification of Water.
Inventor: HOWARD JOHN
Filed: 1906-12-29
Granted: 1907-12-28
Abstract: 29,596. Howard, J. Dec. 29. Spreaders.-Water from the pipe 20, and sulphate solution from the pipe 22, are mixed by the wheel 24 in the trough 23, and then passed into a coagulating-chamber between the walls 1, 12. The water is next supplied by pipes 25, the ends of which are provided with spreading-plates 56, to a settling-chamber beneath a perforated floor 64.
Patent GB-190701186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illuminated Signs.
Inventor: CARTER CHARLES LOIS
Filed: 1907-01-16
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 1186. Carter, C. L. Jan. 16. Advertising; signs.-An illuminated sign comprises a casing in the front of which are arranged a series of transparent disks in the form of letters &c., and an individual light and reflector for each letter. A coloured gauze screen may be placed behind the letters, and each light and its reflector may be arranged in a box removably supported in the casing. In the construction shown, the letters are formed by piercing the hinged front 10 and inserting transparent disks of glass 13. A light 15 and reflector 16 arranged in a removable box 17, are provided for each letter. A screen of coloured gauze 14 is arranged between the light and the letters. Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 11,491, A.D. 1890, and No. 29,259, A.D. 1896.]
Patent GB-190703331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lap or other Machines for Winding Cotton or other Fibres in an Untwisted State.
Inventor: HIGGINSON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-02-11
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 3331. Higginson, W. H., Higginson, J., and Arundel, H. Feb. 11. Lap-forming apparatus; feed-regulators for cotton scutchers and the like.-The feed is regulated to compensate for the gradual thinning of the lap caused by the increase in the peripheral speed of the latter as the fluted driving-rollers sink into the soft fibre. As applied to a scutcher or card &c., the belt-forks S, Fig. 1, of the speed cones are moved gradually to increase the feed by means of a cam c on a wheel C in gear with the lap-measuring or knockoff-wheel B. The cam c slowly moves a lever D over against a weight f, and the movement is transmitted through a shaft E, link H, lever L, and link M to a lever N pivoted at O. The belt-operating lever Q of the usual piano-motion is fulcrumed at P on the lever N, so that as the lever N is rotated about O the belt-forks are actuated independently of the action of the piano-motion. In a modified arrangement, the link H is made to rock a lever acting upon the end bowl of the piano-motion farthest from the speed cones, so that the beltforks are actuated directly through the pianomotion. The lever D may also be operated by an incline d<1>, Fig. 2, as the lap rack V is raised by the lift of the spindle. In a modification, sun-andplanet gear may be employed to move the belt levers.
Patent GB-190704431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tin Cutters or Implements for Opening Sheet Metal Boxes.
Filed: 1907-02-22
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 4431. Brown, G. W., and Huntley, Boorne, & Stevens. Feb. 22.. Cans, opening.- The tool consists of a handle part D ridged or beaded at C with the edges E turned up, and of a \/-sh.aped d cutter B integral with the handle or separately attached in the position shown.
Patent GB-190704893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to the Button Holes of Collars, Shirts, Blouses, and other Articles Fastened by Studs.
Inventor: LAKE VIVIAN DAVEY
Filed: 1907-02-28
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 4893. Lake, V. D. Feb. 28. Button - holes.- The button-holes a of collars, shirts, blouses, and other articles fastened by studs, are made e sufficiently large to - permit of the stud head passing easily through without breaking the button-hole. The stud is retained by means of a linen flap b, which practically covers the button-hole until the stud is inserted, and afterwards takes a position behind the stud head, and between it and the button-hole.
Patent GB-190707684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres for Bicycles and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: RYAN ALEXANDER SOLOMON KROENIG
Filed: 1907-04-02
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 7684. Ryan, A. S. K. April 2. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-The air tube 5 is protected by a metal hoop 6, continuous or in overlapping segments, adapted to engage the inturned lips on the rim flanges. An ordinary outer cover 10 is fitted as shown. Rubber strips 8, covered or not with fabric, prevent nipping of the air - tube. The height of the rim flanges and the depth of the metal protector are such that, should the air-tube collapse, the protector still projects to form a running tread. In a modification, the hoop 6 may be replaced by a flat-sectioned hoop 6<x> and a thick rubber tread is then provided.
Patent GB-190710257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cement.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
Filed: 1907-05-02
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 10,257. Coles, S. O. Cowper-. May 2. Cements.-Slag cement is made by mixing 25 per cent of blast-furnace slag, which has been granulated by running it while molten on to a revolving disk and simultaneously treating it with a jet of water, with 75 per cent, more or less, of slag which has been treated by subjecting it, with or without the addition of chalk, to the action of an electric current so as to reduce it to a fluid state, and then bringing superheated steam in contact with the electrolyzed slag to desulphurize it.
Patent GB-190711683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Lifting Gearing of Calenders for Glazing Paper, and of Calenders used on Paper Making Machines.
Inventor: MILNE SAMUEL
Filed: 1907-05-18
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 11.683. Milne, S. May 18. Lifting-tackle.-Lifting-gearing for the calender rolls of machines for glaziog paper, and of paper machines, consists of chains k fixed to the main frame a and passing over chain-wheels e ; the rolls are supported in loops k<1>, the chain passing round grooves between the bearings and the body of the roll. The chain is operated from a hand or power turned shaft h by means of a worm g driving a worm-wheel f combined with one of the chainwheels e. Spur-gearing may be substituted for the worm-gearing.
Patent GB-190714022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Automatically Closing Cuts, Punctures and Injuries to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: LINDHARTH JULIUS
Filed: 1907-06-18
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 14,022. Lindharth, J., and Jensen, L. June 18. Tyres, pneumatic.- Means for automatically closing punctures in the air-tube a comprise a layer b of soft fibrous material, such as cotton wool or wadding, which is wrapped round the tube, and a viscous liquid, such as a mixture of water, dextrin, glycerine, alcohol, and sawdust, which is introduced into the airtube to form a layer on its inner surface. The soft material b is enclosed in a casing c of muslin, shirting, or the like, or of tough paper, the edges of the casing being united by rubber solution. To render the soft material b non-absorbent, it is preferably soaked in a mixture of paraffin oil and benzine and then wrung.
Patent GB-190721959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Direct Acting Pumping Engines
Inventor: HUTCHINGS JOHN
Filed: 1907-10-04
Granted: 1909-01-04
Abstract: 21,959. Hutchings, J. Oct. 4. Stearn pumps.-A portable d i r e c t double-acting pump, for use in mines, ships, &c. is provided with an oscillating plug valve which controls the motive fluid to the power cylinder e, and the suction and discharge of the pump cylinder h. The valve is provided with V-shaped divisional walls connecting the solid parts. With the valve in the position shown in Figs. 1 and 2, compressed air passes from the inlet a to the top of the piston d, the exhaust from beneath the piston passing to the atmosphere through a passage 3 in the valve. The fluid to be pumped passes from the inlet i to the top of the piston g, and the fluid beneath the piston g is forced through passage 5 to the discharge 7. On completion of the stroke, the valve is oscillated by levers actuated by the tappet rodj, which is connected to the piston-rodf. The cylinder ends are provided with plates 2, packing 23, and covers 11.
Patent GB-190722845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: DIESEL RUDOLF
Filed: 1907-10-16
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 22,845. Diesel, R. Oct. 16. Spring wheels.-Fixed and floating rims, adapted to fit around a solid or inflated rubber cushion, are connected by devices which allow limited radial and rotary but no lateral motion and are further adapted to receive plugs to make the wheel rigid. In the form shown in Figs. 3, 3<a>, and 4, the rims c, e are of semicircular section and are connected by pins and slots g, h carried by flanges between which wedges w can be driven. As shown in Fig. 8, the outer rim is formed with fixed and hinged flaps h connected by bolts g passing through wide apertures. Each bolt is replaced by plugs with screwed shanks, Fig. 11, to make a rigid connexion. As shown in Fig. 12, the inner rim parts are strengthened by webs r and enclosed the outer rim, which is flanged to carry a tyre, and fitted with screwed studs passing through wide apertures l adapted to receive washers. The rims shown in Fig. 13 are formed with double bearing-surfaces, connected by pieces s and fitted with pins and washers d which can be tightened. Figs. 15, 16, and 17 show modifications which are fitted with any of the above correlating devices. In a final modification, concentric tubes are arranged without intermediate rings, or similarly a spirally-coiled tube.
Patent GB-190800534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drawing Frames or Boards.
Inventor: GRABOW WILHELM
Filed: 1908-01-09
Granted: 1909-01-11
Abstract: 534. Grabow, W. Jan. 9. Drawing-boards.-A drawing frame or board consists of a rectangular frame d having its side edges slotted to receive tightly a pad b and a frame c, between which is placed a drawing-sheet a. A cover is provided on the pad b or the frame c, and the frame d is high enough to prevent contact between the paper and the cover when it is folded down.
Patent GB-190801032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cloth Folding or Plaiting Machines.
Inventor: BARKER HERBERT
Filed: 1908-01-16
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 1032. Barker, H., and Jackson, L. Jan. 16. Folding.-Machines for folding or plaiting cloth transversely are provided with means for ensuring a substantially parallel motion of the folding- blades, and for turning the blades so as to present the fabric to the grippers at each end of the travel of the blades. The folding - blade carrier J is pivoted to levers H pivoted to levers G keyed to a shaft E, which is rocked by means of an eccentric B, mounted on the main shaft A and operating through links keyed to the shaft E. The levers H are rocked by means of another eccentric on the shaft A and a connecting-rod, in such a manner that the convexity of the path of the point J<5>, due to the motion of the lever H about the point J<6>, is minimized by the motion of the point J<6> round the shaft E, thus giving the folding-blades a substantially parallel motion. The blade-carrier J is provided at each side with a slotted projection J<1>, in which slides a pin in a lever K, which is pivoted at K' to the lever H and has a slotted end in which slides a pin L, adjustable in a slot L<1> in the machine frame.
Patent GB-190803362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dovetailing and like Woodworking Machinery.
Filed: 1908-02-14
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 3362. Haigh, r., and Haigh & Co., W. B. Feb. 14. Dovetailing.-In a dovetailing or like machine of the type in which the rotary cutter is given also a reciprocatory movement and in which the work carriage has an intermittent progressive movement, means are provided for varying the reciprocatory movements of the cutter and slide, which are power - driven. The cutter i which is rotated through a belt and pulley k is mounted in a slide h, which is reciprocated by a connecting-rod g and crank disk f from a shaft b, operated by the driving-shaft a through worm and bevel gearing. The crank-pin is adjustable in position to vary the movement of the cutter slide. The wood is mounted between clamps w, v on a slide t, which has an intermittent motion in guides on the table x. This may be obtained by a rack s' and pinion s, which is mounted on a shaft o carrying a ratchet - wheel r operated by a pawl q from a bifurcated link m carried by an adjustable crankpin on the crank-disk e. The pawl is carried by a pin passing through loose arms n and the link m, and a second pawl is provided to prevent back motion of the slide. The link m and connecting- rod q may be adjustable in length. The slide t is returned to its starting position by a hand-wheel y, the pawls being thrown out of action. In another form, a connecting-rod, adjustable in length and driven by an adjustable pin on the crank-disk e, operates a slide carrying two pawls, which engage a rack on the side of the slide t and move the slide half a tooth at a time. The horizontal depth of cut is varied by a screw 2. The movements of the slide t and cutter i are such as to round off the projecting portions.
Patent GB-190803454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicators and Recording Devices for Motor Vehicles and other purposes.
Inventor: CROSSLEY FRANCIS JAMES
Filed: 1908-02-15
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 3454. Crossley, F. J. Feb. 15. Speed indicators for motor road vehicles have speed-signalling mechanism consisting of luminous or illuminated apertures which are successively and cumulatively rendered visible as the speed increases. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, three apertures h in a casing a are covered and uncovered by a corresponding set of shutters n, o, p pivoted at l and adapted to be raised in succession by a pin, which passes through an eye F on the shutter n and is carried by a lever connected to the sleeve of the governor r. The identification mark g of the car may be conveniently arranged on the casing a, as shown. The series of shutters may be replaced by a single suitablyshaped shutter, by a rotary cylinder having its peripheral surface partly opaque and partly translucent, by a rotary disk having apertures of different dimensions, or by a slotted slide or spring-controlled band. A recording-device may be added, consisting of a clockwork-rotated drum marked by a pencil connected with the conical pendulum or other moving part of the indicator and registering continuously or only the time of commencement and the duration of the various group speeds. According to the Provisional Specification, the signals may consist of lamps which are lit up by electric, magnetic, or pneumatic means operated by a governor or fan. Audible signals also may be employed.
Patent GB-190806286-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Construction of Workmen's Time Register or the like.
Inventor: LAKE FREDERICK GEORGE
Filed: 1908-03-21
Granted: 1909-04-21
Abstract: 6286. Lake, F. G. March 21. Time-printing stamps.-In a time-recorder especially applicable for workmen, type quadrants 6<a>, 6<b> for printing the workmen's numbers are set by keys 3. Other type-bearing bell-crank levers 16<a>, 16<b> for printing "in" or "out" are set by the keys 17, which also operate the printing-bar to produce a printed record such as that shown in Fig. 17. The minute and hour wheels 7, 10 are driven by a spring motor 9 electrically controlled by a distant clock. The transfer mechanism consists of a segmental pinion 11, Fig. 5, which is mounted on the axis of the minute wheel and engages a segmental rack on a lever 12, provided with a hinged pawl 13 adapted to engage one of the recesses 14 in the hour wheel. The lever 12 is thus raised once each hour to engage the next recess 14. The lever 12 then by its own weight, or by means of a spring, moves the hour wheel. The printing-bar 21 may be connected through levers (not shown) to the keys 17 ; or the bar may be free and may be pressed by a spring 26 carried by a bracket 25 attached to a rod 22. The rod 22 is moved downwards by one of the keys 17, and is returned upwards by a spring. As the rod 22 moves upwards, a wire extension 30, Fig. 11, raises the printing-bar till it is held by a notched lever 27 which depends from the bracket 19. As the rod 22 descends, a finger 31 on the bracket 25 engages the lever 27 to free the bar 21 which then moves rapidly under the influence of the spring 26 to effect the printing. The roller 18 over which the paper passes is fitted with a ratchet-wheel 33, Fig. 11, engaging a pawl on the bracket 25 so that the paper is moved forward each time the bracket rises. The keys 17 act through springs on the arms of the type levers 16<a>, 16<b>, and directly on a plate carrying the rod 22. The rod 22 may, at its upper end, bear against a pivoted lever 42 which abuts against the releasing-bar 38, or the bar 38 may be operated by the wheel 33. The inking-ribbon passes between a wheel 44 on a milled spindle carrying a ratchet-wheel operated by a pawl mounted on the rod 22. The paper feed-wheel 20 may be carried between cones mounted at the end of arms on the bracket 19. A bell may be sounded at each printing operation.