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Patent GB-190614091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: WOODARD JOSEPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-06-19
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 14,091. Woodard, J. W., and Cohen, L. June 19. Bottles, non-refillable.-The bottle neck is fitted with a valve casing 5, which bears against a shoulder 2, and is held in place by the engagement of spring locking-ears 23 punched out of the casing with an annular recess 4. The bottom of the casing forms a seat 6 for a disk valve 8<a>, the spindle 9 of which works through cross-bars 7, 8. The valve is normally held on to its seat by a ball 14 bearing on a disk 10 on the upper end of the spindle 9. The ball 14 is confined within a slotted conical baffle 11 carried by an apertured disk 12 which is secured to the upper end of the casing 5. This disk forms a seating for a valve 17, the spindle 18 of which works in openings in the disk 12, and also through a bar 16, connecting ears 15 at the upper end of the casing 5. The spindle 18 carries a second disk 19 to which is secured a cork float 20. A cap 21 bearing against a second shoulder 3 in the bottle neck is secured to the outer end of the casing 5 and is formed with a tapering bore 22, so that the liquid flows out of the bottle in a solid stream. If any attempt is made to force liquid under pressure into the bottle or to fill the bottle when the latter has been inserted, the float 20 rises and seats the valve 17 against the disk 12.
Patent GB-190619187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fastening Boots, Shoes, Leggings and the like.
Inventor: BRODIE JAMES MCGLASHAN
Filed: 1906-08-28
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 19,187. Brodie, J. M. Aug. 28. Lacing-fastenings.-Boots, shoes, leggings, &c. are provided with pulleys, Figs. 1 and 2, instead of holes, swivelling on eyelets, Figs. 3 and 4. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 8865, A.D. 1897, and No. 11,673, A.D. 1899.]
Patent GB-190622719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of and Means for the Manufacture of Tyre Covers.
Filed: 1906-10-15
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 22,719. Harris, A. E., and Macintosh & Co., C. Oct. 15. Moulding tyre covers.-Rubber is forced down on to the circular mould d by covering it with a pad and by winding on, under tension, wire, chain, or similar thin material c from the drum e, or from a previously-covered mould. The pad maybe dispensed with, and a suitable guide k may be provided.
Patent GB-190624352-A (GB)
Title: Process of Obtaining Metals, Metalloids and Alloys particularly Aluminium, Silicon, and the like from their Oxides and Compounds and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: VIEL EMILIEN
Filed: 1906-10-31
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 24,352. Viel, E. Oct. 31, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Silicon.-In a process for obtaining silicon from its oxide and other compounds, the oxide, pulverized and mixed with pulverized carbon or other reducing- agent, is fed continuously or in small quantities into an electric furnace where it is subjected to its dissociation temperature. The carbon combines with the liberated oxygen, and the liberated silicon is rapidly conducted to a cooler part of the furnace where the temperature is below its volatilization temperature. The process is stated to be applicable to the treatment of silicates or analogous compounds in order to obtain compounds or alloys such as silico-aluminium. To obtain pure silicon from silico-aluminium, the latter is heated to 700‹ C. on the whole of a reverberatory furnace, the aluminium separating out and the silicon remaining as residue.
Patent GB-190625835-A (GB)
Title: Means for Preventing Pneumatic or other Wheel Tyres from Skidding.
Inventor: CROUCHLEY HENRY
Filed: 1906-11-15
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 25,835. Crouchley, H. Nov. 15. Tyres, pneumatic &c.- To prevent slipping, a number of metal boxes b filled with wood &c. are secured on the side of the tyre, so as to be out of contact with the road, except when side-slipping occurs. The boxes are secured by chains c to floating wires a, and boxes on opposite sides of the wheel are connected by chains. The floating wires are adjusted by screw couplings d, e. According to the Provisional Specification, the metal boxes may be filled with leather or compressed paper.
Patent GB-190627256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machines.
Inventor: BATCHELLER JULIA
Filed: 1906-11-30
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 27,256. Batcheller, J. Nov. 30. Sewing-machines, bobbin holders for. -The bobbin for supplying the under thread is fixed between two knurled nuts d on a spindle a, which is mounted vertically between the bed-plate i and a spriug f. The spring f is secured to the bed-plate by a flat-beaded screw k, a guide-screw l, and a square headed screw m having a pin p fixed in it.
Patent GB-190627918-A (GB)
Title: An Instrument for Measuring Solar Radiation.
Inventor: WILSON WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1906-12-07
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 27,918. Wilson, W. E. Dec. 7. Radiometers. - An instrument for measuring solar radiation comprises a glass bulb a communicating through a tube b with a bulb c and a vertical graduated tube d. The instrument is placed in a ventilated box with a top fitting round the bulb a and double walls f, f<1> having staggered perforations f<2> for ventilating purposes. The upper bulb a is filled to the level of the top of the box with black or coloured alcohol under its own vapour pressure ; from the amount which distils over into the graduated tube d, the number of calories received per unit area of the horizontal surface can be calculated. The position of the bulb a is adjusted by operating a screwed block h, against which rests the lower end of the tube d; the bulb c may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190628304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Storage and Transmission Systems specially applicable to Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: VAUGHN FRED STANLEY
Filed: 1906-12-12
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 28,304. Vaughn, F. S. Dec. 12. Transmitting power. - Relates to fluid-pressure storage and transmission systems, specially adapted for vehicles, and of the kind comprising a compressor, a storage tank, and a driving- motor, and consists in providing a return connexion delivering the exhaust from the motor to the compressor, and in interposing a reversing- valve in the path of the fluid. In addition, a second motor for driving a lighting-dynamo is driven from the compressor, and the exhaust therefrom is returned to the compressor. Figs. 2 and 3 are respectively plan and elevation of one end of a street car to which the invention is applied. The prime motor B, shown as an internalcombustion engine, is mounted on a frame B<1> beneath the car floor, and drives an air-compressor C<1> through spur gearing. The compressed air is led through a longitudinal pipe C<2> and suitable valves to pressure reservoirs in the centre of the vehicle. The air passes from these reservoirs through a main supply pipe D' to a distributing-valve E, from which it is conveyed to the rotary air motors G, mounted on the car axles, through one or other of the pipes F, F<1> according to the direction in which the vehicle is travelling. When a train of vehicles is used, the pipes F, F<1> extend the whole length of the train, suitable connecting-pipes being provided between the vehicles. The exhaust air from the air motors is passed back to the valve E and thence through pipe F<2> to the exhaust chamber H, from which air is drawn for the compressor C', any deficiency being made up by an inlet valve h communicating with the atmosphere. The valve E is adjusted for controlling and reversing the motion of the vehicle either directly, by a handwheel on the shaft E', or by means of bevel-gear e and link E<2> passing to the other end of the car. The exhaust from the prime motor B passes into a silencer B<4> of any desired construction, and may be used for heating the vehicle by passing the gases through coils b<2>. The auxiliary frame B<1> supports a rotary motor I, supplied with air through a valved pipe i from the pressure pipe C<2>, and exhausting into the chamber H. This motor drives a dynamo I<1> which supplies current continuously for lighting purposes independently of the running of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190629098-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ironing and Collar Steaming Machine
Inventor: LANE EDWIN JOHN
Filed: 1906-12-20
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 29,098. Lane, E. J. Dec. 20. Ironing-machines.- A machine that is easily started and stopped is used for ironing or for steaming and pressing collars to set the starch before ironing ; the machine may have a fingerguard. A cylinder 4 is secured to a shaft 5 rotating in bearings in frames 1, and above it is a steam-heated concave or bed 6 attached to levers 7 pivoted to the frames. At each end of the bed is pivoted one end of a link 9, the other end being secured by a stud to a short lever 12 integral with a long lever 13 pivoted on the shaft 5. The connexion of the links 9 with the levers 12 is adjustable, the levers being slotted or pierced with several holes ; the rise and fall of the bed is thus adjusted. Rods 15 are pivoted to the outer ends of the levers 13, and also to short levers 16 oscillating on or keyed to a shaft 17 according as a treadle 19 is keyed to or oscillates.on this shaft. Stud bolts 20 are secured in each side of the treadle and pass through bosses in the levers 16, springs regulated by nuts 22, 23 pressing the treadle and levers together. Balance weights 24 on the treadle-levers raise the bed out of contact with the cylinder. The driving- pulley 25, Fig. 5, which is cast in one with the recessed portion 26 of a cone clutch, runs loose on a hollow stud 27 secured to the frame, the other portion 28 of the clutch also running loose on it. A pinion 29 integral with the portion 28 of the clutch dr-ives the shaft 5 of the ironing-cylinder through a spur-wheel 32 on the shaft and intermediate spur gearing 30, 31. A rod 33 passes through the hollow stud, and is secured against the pulley at one end and drawn inwards by a spring 36 at the other. A bell-crank 37 pivotally connected to the frame engages a slot in the rod 33. An adjustable upright 40 on the treadle comes in contact with this bell-crank when the treadle is depressed fully and releases the parts of the clutch. A modification of the safety gear described in Specification No. 17,188, A.D. 1901, may be fitted to the apparatus as follows : a strip of metal 41 is stretched across the cylinder and heated bed, and is secured by levers to an oscillating shaft 43, at one end of which is keyed a lever 44 supporting another lever 47 through engaging trip-pieces 45, 46 ; this lever supports one arm of a lever 49 by a chain 48, and its other arm, when by the disengagement of the trip pieces the chain falls, raises the horizontal arm of the bell-crank and stops the machine. A top shelf 3 carries collars to be treated. The treadlelevers may be extended and a saddle fitted, whereon the attendant may lean with his whole weight on the treadle; The pressure of one foot draws the bed into contact with the cylinder ; that of both feet depresses the treadle further against the action of the springs, bringing the drum 40 in contact with the bell-crank 37 and stopping the machine.
Patent GB-190629241-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cleaning and Polishing Paste for Metals.
Inventor: CHAMBERS RICHARD
Filed: 1906-12-22
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 29,241. Chambers, R. Dec. 22. Cleansing - compositions. - A composition, comprising emery, bath-brick, whitening, and charcoal, which is described in Specification No. 25,261, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Cutlery], for use in connexion with knife-boards, is used for cleaning and polishing metals generally. The paste may be used in the manufacture of wheels and rollers ; or, when rolled into sheets or strips, as a facing for wheels, blocks, board, or sticks.
Patent GB-190701690-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Causing Artificial Teeth to Adhere to the Palate of the Wearer.
Inventor: MAXIME CARLAVAN
Filed: 1907-01-22
Abstract: 1690. Carlavan, M. March 23, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Teeth, artificial. -A suction device comprises a rigid piece a of indurated caoutchouc, which fits the palate c and is attached to the denture; it contains a valve for forming a vacuum. The valve consists of a flanged box d with a lower orifice f, and a removable cap g having an aperture hand forming a seat for a caoutchouc disk i with apertures j, or for a ball. A caoutchouc washer l is provided. The device is formed and baked upon a tin or pewter piece m, Fig. 4, the surface of which is shaped to the palate. The washer l is first cleaned with chloroform to facilitate adhesion.
Patent GB-190707217-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Colored Photographs
Inventor: SMITH JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1907-03-26
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 7217. Smith, J. H., and Merckens, W. April 6, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Colour photography. - The greater affinity of basic dyes for a collodion film than for a gelatin film, and in consequence the tendency to wander 'from a gelatin film into a collodion film, as described in Specification No. 2461, A.D. 1907, is utilized as follows. A gelatine relief copy of a .negative, using a bichromated film and developing in hot water, is placed in a solution of basic dye. The superfluous dye is washed off and the print squeezed in contact with a collodion or like film. The imbibed basic dye solution is thus transferred from a temporary picture support having the lesser affinity for the dye. A set of three impressions of a set of relief points from colour negatives may be superposed to get colour pictures.
Patent GB-190712298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: STRETTON BENJAMIN
Filed: 1907-05-28
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 12,298. Stretton, B. May 28. Fixed-abutment type.-A piston drum 1, Figs. I and II, having an outwardly-sliding vane 8 rotates on a shaft 2 within an annular casing 4. Flanged ends 3 of the piston drum carry leakage-preventing rings. Each end of the vane 8 has a pin 11 engaging in a cam slot 13 in an end plate 14. The slot is shaped to withdraw the vane when required to pass the abutment 5. Fig. V shows the rollers 30, 31 in the cam-slot. They are joined by a link 29 containing a slot 28 in which the pin 11 works. A spring 32 bearing on the pin presses the vane 8 against the outer casing except adjacent to the abutment. The vane 8 may have loosely pinned, V-jointed strips 8<a> at the sides to allow for expansion. Ports 6, 7 in the abutment 5 act as inlet and exhaust respectively, and are controlled by a reversing valve 21. A valve 16 actuated intermittently by a cam 18 on the shaft is arranged in the main steam-pipe 17. Exhaust takes place through a pipe 27. Packing-strips are provided on the abutment. Two or more abutments may be employed, and several engines may be placed on the same shaft. When the engine is used as an internal-combustion engine, explosive mixture is pumped in and ignited in the region x, Fig. I.
Patent GB-190715733-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Boiling or Heating Utensil.
Inventor: SAMUELS JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1907-07-09
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 15,733. Samuels, J. A. Jan. 9, 1908. Kettles; saucepans &c.-A metal band c is held in position round the kettle &c. by the clinched ends h of clips e, which are held by clips f soldered to the utensil.
Patent GB-190716512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Production of Artificial Silk.
Inventor: BOULLIER JOSEPH ARMAND ERNEST
Filed: 1907-07-18
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 16,512. Boullier, J. A. E. H. July 19, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Nitrocellulose.-Artificial silk is made by spinning acetone and ethyl acetate collodions. Acetone and ethyl acetate are used, because these solvents enable the greatest concentration of nitrocellulose to be obtained in solution, this condition being essential to the production of satisfactory threads. In addition to having the nitrocellulose solution of great concentration, it is necessary, in order to obtain transparent collodions, to increase the vapour tension of the solvent employed ; this is done by the addition of ether, by raising the temperature at which the spinning takes place, by carrying out the latter operation in a dry atmosphere, or by any combination of these methods.
Patent GB-190722022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fastenings for Bracelets and other Articles
Inventor: YOUNG GEORGE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-10-05
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 22,022. Young, G. W. H. Oct. 5. Jewellery fastenings.-An ordinary snap fastening a is provided with a bolt c of bent metal with a finger-piece d which, when slot, prevents the depression of the catch b and the release of the fastening. A projection f engaging a slot e secures the bolt against accidental retraction.
Patent GB-190722531-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pen-staff Holder.
Inventor: GUILFORD FENNER JENNINGS
Filed: 1907-10-12
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 22,531. Guilford, F. J. Oct. 13, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Pencil - holders ; penholders, - A finger - attachment for facilitating writing consists of an elastic band or wire, bent as shown in Fig. 2. The inclined pin 2 enters holes 3 in the body of the band to form the ring 1 for the index finger, and the notched pin 6 enters holes 5 in the end of the band to form a loop 4 for the second finger. The pen &c. is held in the clasp 7 riveted to the ring 1.
Patent GB-190728066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fire Extinguishing Engines and Appliances.
Inventor: BRINDLE JOHN
Filed: 1907-12-20
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 28,066. Brindle, J. Dec. 20. Fire-engines; fire-extinguishing by steam.-In a fire-engine designed for the instant application of steam to a fire, a vertical copper boiler 1 of the quick steam-generating type is mounted upon a motor-vehicle 2, and is provided with a telescopic or other steam-pipe or hose 4, which is connected to the boiler by a swivel-jointed union 5, and has at intervals of its length non-conducting bands to facilitate handling. The pipe 4 may be manipulated by means of a wire 6 and a winch 7. The feed-water supply is of the injection type, and, in addition, a hand feed-pump and back-pressure valve are provided.
Patent GB-190805844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Speed Indicators.
Inventor: SPRATT CHARLES
IPC: G01P3/18
Filed: 1908-03-16
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 5844. Spratt, C., and Shenton, F. J. March 16. Speed indicators.-In a centrifugal instrument applicable to cycles, motor-cars, &c., a spider j containing balls k between its arms is rotated by the vehicle and thus causes the balls to ascend the sloping surface of a dished supporting-plate d. The disk l, resting upon the balls, rises and falls in accordance with their movements and is connected by means of a spindle m, rack n, and pinion q, with the arbor r of the index hand. The spindle is attached to a spring plate o bearing upon a fixed plate t<1>, and the arbor is fitted with a spiral spring s for controlling the lower readings and to take up back-lash, and also with a spring s<1> for damping the oscillations of the pointer. To enable the scale to be uniformly graduated, the spring plate o may be formed with tapering limbs, as shown in Fig. 5, an increasing resistance being thus offered by the broader portions of the limbs as the disk l rises. A similar result is obtained by using a spring plate cut into sets of variously-sized sectors o<1>, o<2>, o<3>, Fig. 4. The supporting plate d is either free with regard to rotation independently of the spider j, or it may be given a positive periodic rotation, so that the balls shall not always ascend along the same paths.
Patent GB-190810221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Drying Apparatus.
Inventor: NEEF ARNO
Filed: 1908-05-11
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 10,221. Neef, A. May 11. Hydro - extractors. - A hydro - extractor is provided with scrapers, which are at intervals pressed against the drum, drawn along it, and released. The scrapers n<1> are carried by bars o and arms m, pivoted to pinions h, carried by lugs on the shaft c of the hydro-extractor, and engaging with worms g on a shaft e co-axial with the shaft c and revolving at a different speed. The material may be fed in by an endless-band conveyer r and removed by another t.
Patent GB-190811696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rotary Saws, or like Tools for Cutting Type Slugs.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-05-29
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 11,696. Boult, A. J., [Miller Saw Trimmer Co.]. May 29. Type.-A machine for cutting and trimming type slugs is provided with a slide 6 bearing an angularly adjustable top 26 and guides 30, 31, and with a saw 10 set at a slight inclination to the feed of the slide 6 so as to cut a concave surface on the slugs 36, thereby enabling them to fit close in spite of dust, as shown in an exaggerated form in Fig. 5. The saw has trimmers 11 projecting through its face and is mounted over a hollow pedestal 1 down which the cut-off ends fall. When the saw is required to cut grooves, the table 3 is raised by gear 23, 20, 19, 21, the hinged cover 38 closing over the cutter shaft 9 &c. until only the edge of the saw projects.
Patent GB-190812396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Razors.
Inventor: MOORE WILLIAM JOHNSON
Filed: 1908-06-09
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 12,396. Moore, W. J. June 9. Razors, safety. The blade 16 is fixed or removably held iu a back 17, which is cut away on one or both sides to form a rib or ribs 19. The holder 10 has overhanging flanges 13 and a guard 11, and the back of the blade engages the flanges 13, while a screw 14 on the handle passing through the holder engages the rib 19 that is to the rear of the point of contact of the back 17 and flanges 13. The blade is thus rocked about that point of contact and held on the guard. The back of the holder and projection 11<a> on the guard form stops to give a medium or close shave respectively. When the blade is removably held, the back has a tapered slit as shown. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 3834, A.D. 1874, No. 5831, A.D. 1885, and No. 7986, A.D. 1907.]
Patent GB-190821080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Addressing Machines.
Inventor: EDWARDS ARTHUR ERNEST
Filed: 1908-10-06
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 21,080. Edwards, A. E., [Cox Multi-Mailer Co.]. Oct. 6. Addressing-machines.-In an addressing-machine for newspapers &c., the papers are addressed in order of locality, and a device is provided for printing an easily visible mark on the margin of the first or last of each batch of papers for each locality, so that the batches may be easily separated. The papers are fed forwards between tapes 47, 48, and are addressed while held in position by a stop depressed into their path, by an impression of a stamp 7, Fig. 3, which presses the paper down on one of the address type-bars 3, carried by a slowly rotating wheel 1. The stop is then raised and the paper discharged on to a belt conveyer 58. The type-bars carrying the first or last address of a batch is provided with a notch 3*, Fig. 6, into which a slipper drops as this address is being printed. The movement of this slipper actuates a clutch to cause the depression of an inked stamp 37, Fig 8, inked by the ratchet-driven roller 38, mounted on the same lever, on to the margin of the paper, thus making the mark which distinguishes the first or last paper of the batch. The removal conveyer 58 may be adjusted to the height of the table on to which it delivers,-by a screw-adjustment 69, 70.