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Patent GB-190608236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Applying or Laying on Blacking and other Unctuous Substances.
Inventor: EISENDRATH GUSTAV
Filed: 1906-04-05
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 8236. Eisendrath, G. April 5. Safety-pins. - The handles of pads for applying blacking &c. are made readily detachable, and may be laid flat against the pad when not in use. As shown in Fig. 1, the wire handle a is attached to the pad d by means of a safety-pin device b, c.
Patent GB-190608868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeroplanes and Hydroplanes.
Inventor: TURNBULL WALLACE RUPERT
Filed: 1906-04-12
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 8868. Turnbull, W. R. April 12. Aeroplanes and the like: propelling; steering.- Aeroplanes for flying machines, and "hydroplanes" for attachment to ship,' hulls for decreasing their draught and head resistance, are made with a double curvature, as shown in Figs. 5, 7, 10, and 13, which represent sections along the line of travel of some forms of the planes, the front edges of which are denoted by F. Small additional curvatures may be added, as shown in Fig. 10, but in all cases there are two main oppositely-directed curvatures, the object of which is to alter the position of the centre of pressure when the angle between the plane and the air or water current alters. Thus, the longitudinal stability of the air-ship &c. is automatically regulated by the moment of the centre of pressure. Also the head resistance is stated to be less than with singly-curved planes, and the lifting-power greater. The planes may be of any shape in plan, and may be built of several flat or curved strips, as shown in Fig. 13. Fig. 16 shows a propellerdriven aerial machine having oppositely - curved fore and after planes A, D, of the sections shown in Figs. 13 and 5. An upward tilt of the machine would reduce the lifting power of both planes and cause a backward motion of the after centre of pressure, thereby restoring horizontality. The operator 0 may elevate or depress the machine by moving the front plane about an axis by a lever S. In the case of boats, the planes may be used totally submerged, giving increased longitudinal stability, or may be adapted to rise to the surface and skim, thereby acting as lifters and reducing the head resistance.
Patent GB-190609487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Calculating and Adding Machines.
Inventor: RECHNITZER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1906-04-23
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 9487. Rechnitzer, A. April 22, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Phonographs &c.-Relates to phonographic or like devices provided in connexion with the keys of adding and calculating machines to produce audible checks. The records for co-operation with styluses 9 of diaphragms 10 are carried on lower limbs 4 of angle-pieces 2 pivoted at 6 on arms 1<a> attached to the keys 1. The upper limb of each angle-piece 2 extends over its key, so that this limb is swung to bring the record into contact with its stylus before the key is depressed. The anglepieces 2 are returned by springs 3, so that on the return movement of the key the record is swung clear of its stylus. The sounds are transmitted by pipes 12, 13 to a pipe 15 or receiver 16. There may be several pipes 15 or receivers 16, so -that several persons may check.
Patent GB-190609782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Locks.
Inventor: JACOBSON ALFRED
Filed: 1906-04-26
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 9782. Jacobson, A., and Svensson, E. A. April 26. Locks, key; keys.-In a barrel lock, the revolving- barrel a is mounted in a casing and is provided with two flanges b, b<1>, to the former of which are pivoted locking-bars c. The free ends of these bars pass loosely through slots formed in the flange b<1>, and project into a circular groove e, Fig. 2, formed in the fixed end d of the casing. The groove e is provided with transverse slots/, f<1> above and below, into the lower ones of which the bars c are normally drawn by springs With the bars in this position, the barrel is locked against revolution, as shown in Fig. 2. To release the barrel, balls h which rests in slots in the barrel are pushed outwards to operate their respective bars c. For this purpose, the key i is inserted into the barrel a; the bit k takes into the slot l in the barrel, and the body of the key pushes outwards the balls h, which are adapted to take into recesses m in the key. The size and arrangement of the balls &c. are such that the ends of the bars are moved out of the slots f<1> into the groove e, thus enabling the barrel a to be turned and the bolt to be operated. In modifications, the bars c are fulcrumed at the centre and are arranged to engage grooves e at each end of the lock casing, and the balls are replaced by cylinders or prismatic pieces.
Patent GB-190611267-A (GB)
Title: Improved Valve-less Lubricating Pump.
Inventor: FRIEDMANN LOUIS
Filed: 1906-05-14
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 11,267. Friedmann, L. May 14. Lubricating- pumps.-In pumps of the t y p e described in Specification No. 10,961, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Bearings &c.], the piston and valve rods are operated by means of rocking levers. The rocking levers t, t<1> are provided with arms u, u<1> having slots or forks at the ends within which work eccentrics g, g<1> for imparting the necessary oscillatory motion.
Patent GB-190617857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stenciling Machines
Inventor: KUNATH EDWARD FRANK
Filed: 1906-08-09
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 17,857. Kunath, E. F. Feb. 12, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Copying documents &c.-The cylinders of stencil duplicators having one or both ends open and free of access for supplying ink to the interior of - the drum are so arranged that the cylinder is readily removable from the machine. Fig. 2 shows a sectional elevation and Fig. 4 an end view of a machine having a perforated stencil cylinder 5 with the right-hand end open. The open end has on it a bearing-ring 8 running on rollers 10, 11, 12 which engage its periphery and are so.placed as to prevent lateral movement-in any direction. The rollers are carried by the end upright 2, 14 of the frame 3. On the other end of the cylinder is a single arm 16, having a central hub 18 on which a hollow trunnion 19 is fixed axially by a screw 21, 22. The trunnion is journaled in a bearing 29 on the upright 1. A flange 28 on the trunnion, and the head of the screw 21, prevent endlong movement of the trunnion and of the cylinder 5. A spring arm 24 is clamped between the trunnion and hub, and has a tooth 25 which engages a notch 26 on the frame when the cylinder is in position for feeding a sheet between it and the pressure roller 28. A handle 15 is provided for rotating the cylinder. The cylinder may be removed from the machine by moving it endways, after removal of the screw 21, until the ring 8 is clear of the rollers 10,11,12. Other forms of exterior bearings than the rollers 10 &c. may be employed.
Patent GB-190620006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricating Apparatus
Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM DAVID SETON
Filed: 1906-09-08
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 20,006. Brown, W. D. S., and Hopper, A. G. Sept. 8. Lubricating pumps.-A lubricator for internalcombustion engines on motor-vehicles &c., which delivers measured quantities of oil to a number of parts, comprises a number of elements enclosed in a casing a, each element consisting of chambers c, f, and an intermediate chamber b containing a two-faced valve g, normally pressed down by a spring h. Opening into the chamber b is a cylinder k containing a spring-pressed piston l, the throw of which is regulated by an adjustable stop m. Oil is forced by a pump through an inlet d and the chamber c into the chamber b and forces up the piston l. When the pressure of the pump is released, the valve g descends, and a quantity of oil equal to the displacement of the piston l is forced by the piston into the chamber f and the outlet e. The chamber c may be common to a number of elements. Correct lubrication is indicated by the movement of the pistons l, which project above the casings a. The pump is preferably actuated by a cam, and is regulated by adjustable stops so that the volume of oil delivered at each stroke is equal to the sum of the volumes displaced by the plungers l. A spring-loaded relief valve may be placed in the delivery pipe to guard against excessive pressure. All the adjusting-stops may be locked and sealed.
Patent GB-190624800-A (GB)
Inventor: CALHOON ALBERT ODELL
Filed: 1906-11-05
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 24,800. Calhoon, A. O. Nov. 5. Angle - measuring instruments; squares; clinometers etc.; levels &c.-A bevel for use in constructing roofs is adapted to be used also as a set-square, try-square, level and plumbing-instrument, protractor, and measure of length. The instrument comprises a quadrant, Fig. 1, with an index arm Y, pivoted at X' so as to be rotatable over a scale of degrees, and over the scales A, B, C, &c., which occur on both sides of the instruments and give the data necessary for constructing roofs. As shown in Fig. 4, the ends of the arm Y are bifurcated to engage the quadrant on both sides, a thumb-screw Y<2> in the arm sliding in the concentric slot Z' in the arc serving to lock the arm in any position. The member X<2> is widened so as to form with the member X a set-square, a length scale being marked on it. When the arm Y is locked in the zero position, it forms with the member X an internal set-square, and when free it enables internal angles of the roof-members to be measured. A spirit level 6 is attached to the arm Y, and enables the instrument to be used as a level and plumbing-instrument.
Patent GB-190626710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Facilitating Calculations.
Inventor: ROWBOTHAM JAMES EDWIN
Filed: 1906-11-24
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 26,710. Rowbotham, J. E., and Malins, J. Nov. 24. Calculating - apparatus. -A cylinder, revoluble within a casing by means of milled wheels upon its spindle, carries a readyreckoning table, one line of which is visible through the slot 9 ; the arguments are furnished by numerals upon the cylinder showing through windows 10 and by a fixed argument scale 13 provided with adjustable pointers. There may be one or more such reading slots; in a modification, Fig. 4 , there are several concentric table-bearing cylinders 7, 7<a>, the numbers upon the inner tables being read through the slots in the casing and outer cylinders when in line. The table may alternately be mounted upon a fixed plate, and maybe provided with a movable argument slide. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 22,240, A.D. 1895, No. 3276, A.D. 1900, No. 951, A.D. 1901, and Nos. 4709 and 17,035, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190712058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Enamelled Sheets.
Inventor: RICHARDSON ERNEST
Filed: 1907-05-24
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 12,058. Richardson, E. Oct. 29, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Name plates, signboards, &c.-To prevent cracking of the enamel at the screw, nail &c. holes of enamelled signs, the metal-plate is provided with hollow flanged bosses 2, extending above the face of the enamel, against which the head of the screw &c. bears.
Patent GB-190713456-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Drawing Away Heat to Protect the Brickwork of Certain Parts of Blast Furnaces.
Inventor: GJERS LAWRENCE FARRAR
Filed: 1907-06-11
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 13,456. Gjers, L. F. June 11. Blastjurnaces; cooling.-The brickwork of blast furnaces is cooled by steam circulating through pipes or hollow castings embedded in the brickwork. The steam is passed from a supply pipe A tbrough tubes 1 ... 6 in the brickwork to the exhaust pipe E. Regulating-valves 7, 8 and a draining-cock D are fitted.
Patent GB-190714094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ships' Hatchways and Covers for same.
Inventor: MITCHESON ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-06-18
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 14,094. Mitcheson, A. June 18. Hatches and hatchways.-Relates to hatchways having sectional metal sliding covers a. The ends of these sections slide in grooves formed by bars b and cover-plates c carried by the transverse coamings d. The outer sections have flanges e, which overlap the longitudinal coamings f and are locked by clamps n. The central section has overlapping flanges h. Channels and pipes k collect and drain away any water escaping between the sections and the cover-plates. A bar may be provided at one or both ends of the hatchway carrying an adjustable arm, which may be engaged with sockets on the sections, so that when one section is being removed the remainder can be clamped against movement. For long hatchways, one or more detachable crossbars o are provided to support the inner ends of the cover sections a, which are made in two or more lengths to extend across the hatchway. These cross-bars carry cover-plates c and channelled supports b which discharge into brackets p, the leakage then passing out through openings q. When the cross-bars are removed, the hollow brackets p may be closed by covers.
Patent GB-190714440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Control of Electric Motors
Filed: 1907-06-22
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 14,440. Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges. June 23, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Dynamos, regulating; motors, controlling.-An electric motor is supplied by a generator and in the zero position of the controller a field coil of the generator is connected across the generator armature so that the flux produced opposes the residual magnetism, thereby aiding the motor to stop. An exciter 3 is connected directly to the field coil 2 of the motor and to the field coil 5 of the dynamo through resistance coils. The dynamo armature 4 is connected to the motor armature 1 and also to the contact fingers 10, 14. When the controller is moved from the centre to the first position on the left, the exciting-current for the dynamo flows from the positive brush through contacts 13, 27, 26, 12, through field winding 5, contacts 11, 25, 24, 9,8, 23,28,15, and the resistance coils to the negative brush. Further movement to the left cuts out the resistance. The current in the field winding 5 is reversed by moving the controller in the opposite direction. In the zero position a current flows from the dynamo armature 4 through contacts 10, 32, 25, 11, field winding 5, and contacts 12, 26, 33, 14, back to the armature. It is possible to arrange that this current shall always be opposite in direction to that passing through the field coils before the controller is returned to zero. If it is not already the case, it is only necessary to reverse the connexions of the contacts 10, 14 to the armature 4. The winding 5 may be an additional winding not normally connected to the power supply.
Patent GB-190714705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lavatory Basins, Sinks, Baths, and the like.
Inventor: SHANKS JOHN
Filed: 1907-06-26
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 14,705. Shanks, J. June 26. Baths; lavatory basins; sinks.-The overflow A is spacious and accessible to the hand, and is separated from the basin B by a weir C cut away for a short length at a. The plug valve E, which is made hollow, closes the outlet c and is fastened to the basin by a chain, or is provided with a pullrod H sliding in a guide 1. Specifications No. 18,472, A.D. 1889, and No. 22,681, A.D. 1897, are referred to.
Patent GB-190716630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Life-guards or Obstruction Removers for Tramcars and the like.
Filed: 1907-07-20
Granted: 1908-07-20
Abstract: 16,630. Hudson & Bowring, and Bowring, J. July 20. Wheel guards and obstruction-removers.-In an obstruction-remover for tramcars &c., the fender is actuated either by an end or a side gate, and means are provided for holding the gates clear of the track whatever the depressions of the car body. In Figs. 1 and 3, the end gate c is shown mounted on the shaft e, and the side gate d is mounted on the shaft f. When the gate c is pressed inwards, the side gate d is raised inwards in advance of it. This is effected by means of arodiandslotted arm k, s how n in Figs. 6 and 7, fixed to shafts e,f, or by means of bevelwheels l, Fig. 3, in which case the wheel on the shaft e has more teeth than the one on the shaft f. The linkage for actuating the fender is of the usual type of toggle-links q, o with a pawl u to engage in teeth on the lever n and so retain the fender on the track, and a resetting- rod r. To compensate for the movements of the car body, the shaft e and, if desired, the shaft f may be carried by two levers v, Figs. 9 and 10, fulcrumed on brackets x mounted on the pilot board b. The gate shafts are suspended by their strap bars from a bent rod w which is carried by the levers v. The other ends of the levers are provided with rollers and bear against the under surface of the car. Any depression of the car body, therefore, causes the levers to raise the gate axes. The gate c can swing outwardly, being mounted loosely on the shaft e and actuating it by means of the arm t<1> fixed to the shaft. Two side gates may be used and they may be of the collapsible type.
Patent GB-190720758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Sewing Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1907-09-18
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 20,758. Lake, H. W., [Boylston Manufacturing Co.]. Sept. 18. Boot-sole sewing - machines ; governing needle thread; feed.-The thread - measuring, device is actuated in one direction by a cam-lever, and in the direction at right-angles by a connexion with the feed-slide, so that the quantity of thread measured off is determined by the extent of the feed movement. The measuring-lever 15 is pivoted to a sleeve 39 sliding on a shaft 40. It is oscillated an unalterable distance forward and backward by a lever 42, the forked end 45 of which embraces the elbow of the lever 15. The feed-slide 17 is connected to the lever by an adjustable connexion 49. The feed-slide is actuated by a cam-lever 25, to which it is connected by a pin 29, which may slide in a slot 28 in the lever and in a slot in the feed-slide. The amount of thread measured off for one length of feed can also be varied. The sleeve 39 moves between a stop 53 and a nut 51. During the first part of the motion of the feed-slide, the tension of the thread holds the lever 15 from rotation about its pivot, and conse quently it moves parallel to itself together with the sleeve 39. When the sleeve 39 reaches the nut 51, this motion stops and any further movement of the feed-slide causes the lever 15 to oscillate, and the consequent movement of the threadengaging point is greater than that of the slide. The whole motion of the point can therefore be adjusted by means of the nut 51 which determines the movement of the sleeve. In the return movement, the lever 15 is rotated until a toe 52 contacts with the stop 53, and the parallel motion then commences. To ensure that the needle comes in line with the looper for all lengths of feed, in the extreme left position the slot in the feed-lever 25 is parallel with that in the slide.
Patent GB-190723792-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mouth Tablet.
Inventor: WESTLAKE ALBERT
Filed: 1907-10-28
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 23,792. Westlake, A. Oct. 28. Dentrifrices.-An effervescent tablet, described as setting up first an acid and then an alkaline reaction when placed in the mouth, is compounded of 56 per cent of magnesium carbonate, 29 per cent of precipitated chalk, 10 per cent of Orris root, 2 per cent of starch, and 3 per cent of a saturated solution of sodium sulphate in a 30 per cent solution of hydrogen dioxide. A flavouring-extract and a perborate may be added, together with a binding-material such as gum arabic.
Patent GB-190725511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Portable Photographic Lamps
Inventor: BANKS OSCAR THOMAS
Filed: 1907-11-18
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 25,511. Banks, O. T. Nov. 18. Supporting lamps; stands. - Mercuryvapour lamps are supported on a portable stand so that they can be adjusted for taking photographs or lowered into a supporting-stand for printing-frames. The lamps r<2> are carried by a frame supported by a rod s which is clamped in a sleeve n<2>. This is pivoted to a sleeve n<1> which can be fixed in any position relatively to the sleeve n<2> by cheeks pressed together by a spring and having engaging-devices, such as teeth, balls, &c., or a pin on one cheek engaging holes in the other cheek. The sleeve n<1> is clamped to an horizontal rod m, which is clamped to a sleeve k capable of sliding vertically on a tubular standard j<1> and connected to a balance-weight t inside the standard. Clips c<1> are attached to the printing-frames c by set-screws, and are provided with hooks c<2> for suspending from horizontal arms a<3> adjustable vertically on, and pivoted to, the uprights a of the stand into which the lamps are lowered for printing.
Patent GB-190727904-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Artificial Leg
Inventor: INGOLD PAUL
Filed: 1908-12-01
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 27,904. Ingold, P. Dec. 1, 1908. Legs, artificial.- Artificial legs are constructed from material made by mixing the fibres obtained from the Mexican agava plant with a binding-material and pressing into plates, which may be of various thicknesses and degrees of hardness. The leg comprises known parts such as tubes a, b, a knee-piece c, s i d e supports, a heel strap, foot strap, &c., and is formed with a pneumatic cushion between the sole e and an arched covering g forming the body of the foot.
Patent GB-190728203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Stringing Tennis Bats and the like.
Inventor: GARDNER ALFRED JAMES
Filed: 1907-12-21
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 28,203. Gardner, A. J. Dec. 21. Rackets.-In tennis rackets &c., double centre mains A, B, C are strung through the head in the manner indicated.
Patent GB-190801065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Signalling on Railways and Stopping Trains Independently of Drivers.
Inventor: RUMMEL PAUL
Filed: 1908-01-16
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 1065. Rummel, P., and Delsaut, A. Jan. 16. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Locomotives.-Whistles, brake valves, and steam valves are actuated through bevel-gear and shafts driven from the train axles by means of a clutch arrangement put in action by the engagement of the engine contact-lever with the track contact. The engine contact-lever 1 causes the displacing- gear 4, which has two inclined faces, to push the shaft 5 towards the left, thereby engaging the chain-wheel 8 and the bevel-wheel 7 by means of keys. The chain-wheel 8 is driven from the train axle, and thus the shaft of the wheel 19 is rotated while the lever 1 is in engagement with the track contact 2. The shaft of the wheel 19 by means of the levers 10, 11, 12 actuates various valves. For reverse running the wheel 15 instead of the wheel 7 is engaged with the wheel 19 by means of a lever 14.
Patent GB-190805840-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Indoxyl, its Homologues or Derivatives.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1908-03-16
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 5840. Imray, O., [Basle Chemical Works]. March 16. Dyes, artificial.-In the process of manufacturing indoxyl its homologues, and derivatives, by heating an alkali salt of an arylglycine with caustic alkali and a sodium arylamine alone, or with a sodium arylamine and metallic sodium, a primary or secondary aromatic amine is caused first to act on a heated mixture of caustic alkali and metallic sodium, and then an alkali salt of an arylglycine is added, and the mixture is heated until the formation of the leuco compound is complete. The leuco compound is converted into indigo in the usual manner. Specification No. 19,474, A.D. 1904, is referred to.