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Patent GB-190615930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Music Roll Holders for Mechanically Operated Pianofortes and like Instruments.
Inventor: FAIRBURN-HART WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-07-14
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 15,930. Hart, W. Fairburn-., [Electrelle Co.]. July 14. Automatic instruments.-Music-roll holders for automatic pianos and like instruments are mounted to move in and out underneath the keyboard. The holders are relatively shallow to be out of the way as much as possible, and the parts are so disposed as to facilitate observation of the travelling tune-sheet. A shield is provided to prevent injury to the polished key slip by the ring at the end of the tune-sheet. The frame, comprising side members 9, Fig. 3, connected by a bar 10 and web 12, is pivoted at 14 to a plate 7 adapted to slide upon another plate 2 fixed to the key bottom. A latch 30, mounted upon a spring shaft 28 with an arm at one end, engages the edge of the plate 7 in either position of the latter. A pin 32 fixed in the web 12 passes through a hole in the sliding plate 7, and through either a slot 6 or, in the forward position, a hole 5 in the plate 2, thus restraining the movement of the frame. Headed screws 34 fixed in the sliding plate 7 pass through slots in the web 12 and limit the downward movement of the frame. The shield 41 is preferably faced on the inner side with cloth, felt, or the like, and is hinged to the edge of tha web 12 and held by a spring 42. The music-roll bearings 17 are mounted in arms 16 vertically above the take-up roller 21, and the latter is mounted in a swinging cradle 22 carrying the contact roller 23. The tunesheet 19 travels in an inclined path, as shown, and is thus more readily observed. Rewinding is effected by hand by means of a wheel 37, Fig. 11, with a crank-handle 38, which is adapted to gear with a pinion 36 on one of the end bearings 17, when pressed sideways against the action of a spring 40.
Patent GB-190618960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Method of Joining Pipes.
Filed: 1906-08-24
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 18,960. Crosfield & Sons, J., and Lee, R. J. Aug. 24. Butt and flange joints.-The pipes to be joined are made with male and female coned ends A. Flanges C, C' screw on to the ends of the pipes and are drawn together by bolts D. The pipes may be thickened at the ends when the angle of the cone is steep. The flange C<1>, used on the pipe with the female coned end, should be brought to the end of the pipe, where it acts as a support against side thrust.
Patent GB-190629741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Organ Actions
Inventor: DAVIS JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-12-31
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 29,741. Davis, J. W. Dec. 31. Automatic instruments.-The connexions between the pneumatic or other motors 20 of the automatic playing-mechanism and the keys 1 of a reed or pipe organ comprise rods 10, cranked at both ends, and pivotally connected at their rear ends to the trackers 19, and at their other ends to fingers 6 pivotally mounted on blocks 5 attached to the keys. The fingers 6 are slotted to permit the instruments to be played manually, as well as automatically. The rods 10 are mounted in staple-like bearings on rails 11, 12 between the soundboard and the couplers or other parts, and are held by their collars 15 in a groove 16. The fingers 6 are attached near the front of the keys, as shown, to avoid the use of an increased pressure or suction for operating the pneumatics. The pneumatics are situated above the rods and between their ends.
Patent GB-190701375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sheet Metal Cans or Boxes and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: STOKER ALFRED WASHINGTON
Filed: 1907-01-18
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 1375. Stoker, A. W. Jan. 18. Making cans; soldering; seaming and joining sheet metal. In a machine for seaming and d soldering cans, solder is introduced into the seam prior to the closing operation and is melted' by the seaming- roller, which is suitably heated. The solder strip is supplied from a reel f<1> by a gripping-apparatus h through a guide f<2> to the can body c, the head b of which is held by a chuck and rotated. The seaming-roller e, which rises and falls as the can rotates, is recessed at one side to enable it to be heated by gas supplied by a pipe g, Fig. 5. The gripping-apparatus consists of a pivoted jaw h, which causes the solder to be gripped against the guide g<0> by means of a link h<1> and spring h<3>, an arm h<2> engaging a stop p to release the solder in the forward position. The guide g<0> is pivoted to arms i which are rocked by a camoperated lever. To ensure an overlap of the solder in the seam, the jaw is made to release the solder during the first portion of the backward motion of the guide, a spring catch q engaging a rod r sliding in the lower end 'of the arm h<2>. Instead of using a strip of solder, solder may be squirted in or a metallic paste or solution may be introduced into the seam, the necessary heat being applied.
Patent GB-190707828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Feeding Tubular or like Articles to Machines which Work upon said Articles.
Filed: 1907-04-03
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 7828. British Thomson - Houston Co., LGeneral Electric Co.]. April 3. Shouts.-Comprises apparatus for feeding tubular and like articles to machines which work upon them. The tubes are placed in a hopper A having a coniform base A<2> provided with a radial selecting channel or groove B<1>. The groove B leads through an intermediate channel B<2> covered by a lip A<4> to a discharge B<1> revolubly mounted in a socket in a fixed box C<1>. The hopper A is continuously rotated about the axis of the socket by a pinion D mounted on the boss C<1> and having a finger D<2> taking into a strap B<3> int-gral with the hopper A. As the hopper rotates, the inclination of its base varies and the tubes slide about, with the result that some are caught in the channel and are delivered to the discharge b<1>. Suspended from the boss C' by a bracket a is a cage-like structure X, which is formed of longitudinal members b con-. nected by rings b<1>, and is inclined to allow broken pieces to fall away and serves to guide the tubes into a chuck C. The bottom of the cage X is normally closed by a plated. Connected to the plate e supporting the chuck head is a bracket f carrying a pivoted lever f<1>. As the plate e is raised, a toe f<2> engages an arm which actuates jaws g gripping the tube immediately above that resting on the plate d. At the same time a tappet slides aside the plate d against the action of a spring, so that the tube can fall through an opening therein into the chuck. The tube is then supported on a plate h carried by the lever f<1> until secured in the chuck. The plate h is withdrawn by a spring.
Patent GB-190711338-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Preparing Red Oxide of Iron, Zinc Sulphate and Sulphuric Acid
Inventor: EVANS GEORGE
Filed: 1907-05-15
Granted: 1908-05-15
Abstract: 11,338. Evans, G. May 15. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Iron oxides; sulphuric anhydride; zinc sulphate. -In a process for preparing red oxide of iron, sulphuric acid, and zinc sulphate, minerals, ores, and tailings poor in zinc are mixed with ferruginous material, for example burnt pyrites or calcined iron ore, and are then ground and treated with sufficient sulphuric acid, preferably of 50‹ BÚ., to convert all the metals into sulphates. The sulphated mixture is calcined or ignited in a current of air to decompose the sulphate of iron into ferric oxide and sulphur trioxide, zinc sulphate being extracted by leaching the calcined mass. The ferric oxide is suitable for use as a pigment or polishing-powder. The sulphur trioxide may be collected as such, or converted into sulphuric acid. If the mixture contains metals which give insoluble products with sulphuric acid, the sulphates of iron, zinc, &c. are leached out, evaporated to dryness, and calcined as above.
Patent GB-190711957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Bedsteads, Stretchers, and the like.
Inventor: WOOD FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-05-23
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 11,957. Wood, F. May 23. Bedsteads.-A folding bedstead has crossed legs d, Fig. 1, connected to the ends of the side rails a by hinged joints, so that the legs can be folded up parallel to the rails ; each side rail is in two parts connected by a link b which enables the side rails to be folded up, as shown in Fig. 4. The links b are on middle legs e. Each end leg d is fitted with a cap h having two pairs of jaws, one pair i connected to a lug on a cap g on the side rail a, and the other pair k forming a chair for the side rail. The legs are pivoted together, and the end ones slope outwards to ensure rigidity. Each side link b has two holes o through which the ends of the parts of the rails pass when the bedstead is folded up. Each middle leg e is provided with a cap p having a lug which is rigidly fastened to one of the side links. The middle legs have their feet a short distance above the ground when the bedstead is carrying no weight. Each side rail cap g has a socket v into which a rod can be placed for supporting a mosquito curtain. The bed bottom or fabric has a tubular edge within which lie the side rails and connecting-links.
Patent GB-190712620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Money Checking Tills.
Inventor: JACKSON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-05-31
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 12,620. Jackson, W. H. May 31. Printing-apparatus combined with tills, receiptchecking and recording apparatus; inking - apparatus; platen presses.- Relates to money-checking tills of the kind described in Specification No. 29,575, A.D. 1904, the improvements including additional means for printing advertisements &c. on the back of the voucher and means for ensuring correct operatiun of the autographic strip. The advertisementprinting roller 1 is disposed parallel to the voucher - printing means described in the abovementioned Specification, and has a pinion 4 engaging a quadrant 5 pivoted at 12 and having a headed stud 6 engaging a forked lever 7 operated by a guide groove 8 engaging a pin on the drawer so as to be operated by it in order to return the printing- cylinder to initial position after the voucher has been dealt with. The inking and feed rollers 2, 3 are pressed by levers and spring plate, as shown at 27, 28, the pressure being adjusted by centrally-placed screws 29, and a lever 23 is provided to lift the rollers through a lug 24 and an arm 25 so as to prevent smudging the voucher during the non-printing movement. The end of the lever 23 engages the sliding rod 13 operated by the camgroove 14 which has a pivoted flap 15 for guiding the return motion. The printing may be effected on the back by the pull of the strip or by the mechanism described. In a modified form, a flat platen 31, Fig. 4, is employed, the type 32 being carried by arms 33 pivoted at 45 in slotted bearings 48 so as to be raised for printing, and operated by the stud 44 engaging the forked lever 34 pivoted at 37 and having a groove with guidepieces 41, 46 to engage the stud 39 carried by the drawer. The inking-roller 35 is carried by the spring-controlled pivoted arm 36. To ensure entry on the autographic strip and prevent further entry on opening the drawer, the sliding shutter 57 must be withdrawn from the writing aperture until the projection 62 engages the lever 63 so as to raise the locking-bar 67 from engagement with the drawer, the pivoted dog 74 then holding the bar raised. In the open position the projection 64 on the shutter engages the lever 65, Fig. 10, so as to hold the locking-wheel 75 and prevent opening of the drawer by the spring catch 76 on the drawer engaging the wheel 75. On closing the shutter and opening the drawer, the wheel 75 is rotated, and with it the cam-wheel 79 secured thereto, the latter operating through the hanging link 81 on the arm 82 attached to the voucher grip and perforating jaws, and also holding the lever 65 so as to prevent further opening of the shutter until the complete operation has been effected. A second spring tooth on the drawer gives the necessary rotation to the wheels. To prevent withdrawal of more than the correct length of voucher strip, hitherto possible on slightly opening the drawer, the pivoted bracket 90, Fig. 10<B>, is fitted with a tail-piece 91, which, on opening the drawer, falls into the path of the stop-pin 89 on the feed-roller.
Patent GB-190713021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brush-holders and Carriers for Electric Generators and Motors.
Inventor: WOODHOUSE ALBERT ERNEST
Filed: 1907-06-05
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 13,021. Woodhouse, A. E. June 5. Brushes and holders therefor.-A support for brush-holders is made in the form of a fork into which the brush-holders are clamped, each being arranged to hold a carbon brush and to depress it by a spring on to the commutator. The support N, Fig. 1, which is secured to the brush rocker, may be strengthened by side ribs and has slots F, Fig. 3, cut in the sides. The brushes are held in guide boxes A, which are clipped in the forks and are fixed by the spring clips D riveted to the holder and pressed by the springs C into one of the slots F in the sides of the forked support, so that adjustment of the brushes towards and away from the commutator is possible. The brushholders may be secured by means of a lug and a set-screw upon the holder. The carbon brush R is held in a clamp Q which has a metal extension P connected by a conductor to the support N. The brush is held depressed upon the commutator by a spring T, Fig. 6, which engages at the bottom the brush clip Q, Fig. 8, and at the top a washer V having projections which slide in slots in the side of the screwed portion S of the holder. The washer is depressed by rotating the nut U. Projections upon the washer and depressions upon the underside of the nut co-operate so that the nut is not shaken loose by the vibration of the machine.
Patent GB-190713407-A (GB)
Title: Kinematographic Apparatus and Picture Sheet in connection therewith.
Inventor: VOSS HANS
Filed: 1907-06-10
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 13,407. Voss, H., and Simon, H. June 10. Kinematographs.-A picture sheet having a series of pictures in successive rows is wound round a cylinder d so that the whole series forms a helix which is displayed by the intermittent rotation of the cylinder. A lens n for projection or direct viewing is adapted to be moved along the cylinder at a suitable rate. The picture sheet has flanges by which it is held in a slot in the cylinder.
Patent GB-190714155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stands or Supporting Apparatus for Plant-pots and other Articles so as to Prevent the Attacks of Insects or Vermin
Inventor: WILKINSON HAROLD
Filed: 1907-06-19
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 14,155. Wilkinson, H. June 19. Insects, destroying; traps.-A stand or support for plant - pots, p a n s, tubs, &c., for preventing the attacks of insects, vermin, &c., comprises a frame a, which may be made of iron telescoping tubes so as to be adjustable in size, legs b, which are preferably connected by ornamental cross-stays 2 and may terminate in non-corrodible feet of pottery or the like, and cups c for containing a suitable liquid. The cups are attached to, or formed integral with, the feet. A perforated plate or skeleton basket having lugs, hooks, pins, or clips for engaging the bars a may be dropped within the frame, and the frame may be made in various forms.
Patent GB-190715237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slate Holing Machines.
Inventor: TURNER WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-07-02
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 15,237. Turner, W. A., Turner, T. A., and Owen, M. July 2. Drilling.-Machines for drilling holes in roofing &c. slates, of the type in which the drills or bits b have a partial rotation in each direction, are constructed with treadles e or equivalents in addition to or instead of hand-levers d. The treadle, which is held up by a spring i, is connected by a rod g to a crank on the spindle c and to the hand-lever. d.
Patent GB-190716954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moulds for Making Building and other Blocks, and Appliances connected therewith
Inventor: SMALE FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-07-24
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 16,954. Smale, F. July 24. Moulding bricks, building-blocks, &c.-Moulds of the type in which the back wall of the mould carrying hinged ends A is rigidly connected to the base and the front B is hinged to the base, are provided with fastening-means comprising levers D pivoted to the sides A and adapted to engage with staples E on the front wall B. The sides may be formed with any desired pattern for producing grooves &c. in the block. Two moulds are employed in a machine fitted with a rising-and-falling table and compressor, one mould being filled while the material in the other is being pressed. A central rib or fillet is formed on the underside of each mould to facilitate the movement along the table of the machine. The head of the compressor may be splayed to produce blocks with bevelled edges ; to prevent adhesion of the clay, it is heated by means of a lamp.
Patent GB-190722310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reinforced Concrete Construction.
Inventor: WELLS EDMUND PERCY
Filed: 1907-10-09
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 22,310. Wells, E. P. Oct. 9. Piles.-Concrete piles are reinforced by rods a, having a thin fin or web on one side, to which are connected the diagonal bracing - rods, which cross the centre line. The rods are secured to a point l by bands m. The cross-section of the bars may be round, square, or elliptical.
Patent GB-190723362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Drying Machines.
Inventor: MACFARLANE JAMES WRIGHT
Filed: 1907-10-23
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 23,362. Macfarlane, J. W., and Williamson, R.. Oct. 23. Transmitting-mechanism.-A governor C for a waterdriven centrifugal drying-machine is mounted on the spindle A below the bearing B and actuates a cut - off valve by means of a rod E passing upwards through a cavity in the spindle A.
Patent GB-190724597-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Dredging by Suction.
Inventor: CARLESIMO JULIO
Filed: 1907-11-06
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 24,597. CarlÚsimo, J. Nov. 6. Dredging.-In suction dredging, the passage of the dredged material through the pipe is facilitated by lubrication with water or steam under pressure. The piping is provided for the whole or part of its length with double walls, the inner wall having cylindrical perforations, and the lubricating-fluid being admitted to the space between the walls. Fig. 2 shows a section of a suction pipe in which steam or water under pressure, acting jointly or separately, is conveyed by a pipe 6 to the space between the walls 1, 4, the ascending mass being shown surrounded by a layer of lubricating- fluid.
Patent GB-190726097-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing the Skidding of Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: WALKER HAROLD
Filed: 1907-11-26
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 26,097. Walker, H., and Walker, E. Nov. 26. Moulding tyres.- A mould for building wheel tyres comprises a central part F and side parts E, E<1>.
Patent GB-190726914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Heating Apparatus using Solidified Spirit.
Inventor: PERELZVEICH VICTOR
Filed: 1907-12-05
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 26,914. Perelzveich, V., and Rosenbusch, G. Dec. 5. Lamps for burning solid hydrocarbons.-The solidified spirit burner a, Fig. 1, is provided with legs e which support the article to be heated and upon which the burner can be moved relatively to that article. Lugs d are provided on the vessel in which the legs are held by friction. The upper members e<1> of the legs are curved as shown, so as to be capable of lying against the wall of the vessel a, and so that, when the legs are folded inwardly, the parts e<1> may overhang the burner and support a small utensil. In Fig. 5, the device is shown applied to an apparatus for heating curling-tongs, surgical instruments, &c. This comprises a vessel g divided into two compartments f, h. In the former is placed one or more of the burners a; the latter serves as a reservoir for the storage of the solidified spirit. A fork p, normally secured to the apparatus by a hook q, is provided for abstracting the cubes of solidified spirit from the reservoir. When not in use, the vessel a is closed by a lid c; and when the supports m, n are folded down, a cover r may be placed over the vessel g.
Patent GB-190800048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Motors.
Inventor: HOLLIS ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-01-01
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 48. Hollis, A. Jan. 1. [Cognate Application No. 229, A.D. 1908, dated Jan. 4.] Self-driving motors. - A shaft a carries a rotary drum b, which is provided with flanges b<1> to which are secured disks g. On the shaft are also rotatably mounted two flanged disks h, to which are secured rings c, thereby enclosing the disks g between them but permitting independent relative motion of the disks g. On the rings c are mounted plates c<1> provided with india-rubber seatings carrying springs e<1>, and on the drum b are mounted arms d' similarly provided with india-rubber seatings and springs e. The two sets of springs are connected by a lever f carried by a central pivot secured to the rings e. To set the motor in motion, it is stated that the disks h and the drum b must be pressed in opposite directions, for which purpose, an arm j is secured to the disk h and a similar arm j<1> to the disk g by means of pins passing through slots in the disk h. To compress the springs, a spring 'box' p is pushed between the arms to the position shown, and then, it is stated, the motor is ' in a state of rotation.' To render the compression of the springs adjustable, a box q is secured to the disk h and carries a spring q<1>, one end of which abuts against the end of the box, while the other end abuts against a pin q<2>, secured to the disk g and passing through a slot in the disk h. Modifications of the arrangements of the springs and levers are described, and also reaction gear for preventing recoil under a varying load.
Patent GB-190803352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Switches and Crossings for Compound Gauge Railways
Inventor: BRENNAN WILLIAM FRANCIS
Filed: 1908-02-14
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 3352. Brennan, W. F. Feb. 14. Crossings and switches for compound - gauge railways, in which the gauges differ by only a few inches, are formed with three facing points G, M, C, and an elbow crossing with movable p o i n t s h<1>, k<1>, all the points being operated by bell - crank levers Q, Q<1> and a T-lever O. The halfswitch Cis of ordinary -construction. The flange back-rails D, E, F and the rail L are riveted to plates secured to the sleepers, while the rails G, H, K, M are smaller than the back-rails D, E, F and slide on pieces clamping the flanges of the back-rails and secured to the rail plates. The back-rail F with the points h<1>, k<1> form a crossing with movable points.
Patent GB-190809046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Prismatic and the like Lights
Filed: 1908-04-25
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 9046. Hassart, E. F., and British Luxfer Prism Syndicate. April 25. Pavement lights.-Lights for pavements &c. are constructed of concrete with embedded metallic frames for receiving the lenses, the frames being provided with hooked projections or lugs for reinforcing the concrete and holding the frames together. One form of frame, Fig. 4, has sides h, i, inclined at 'different angles and coated with a reflecting surface r, top and bottom lenses k, l, and projections x, y, which may be connected to projections on adjacent frames by wires, or hooked over rods embedded in the concrete. Another form of frame is shown in Fig. 7, having a prismatic tile t, the lower part of which projects beneath the pavement and is provided with an oblique reflecting surface s and lens-like projection u which throws out the light underneath the pavement.
Patent GB-190810120-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Plaster for Removing Superfluous Hair
Inventor: BLAKENEY CATHERINE
Filed: 1908-05-09
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 10,120. Blakeney, C. May 9. Hair, removing superfluous. - A hair-removing plaster for toilet purposes is prepared from resin, 1 lb., bees-wax, ¢ oz., and white wax, “ oz.