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Patent GB-190713317-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Carrying Spare Tyres on Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: JINKS ROBERT
Filed: 1907-06-08
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 13,317. Jinks, R., and Figgins, W. W. June 8. Brackets for mounting and securing reserve tyres on vehicles.-The apparatus usually consists of three holders, one of which, constructed as shown in Fig. 3, is fixed upon the footboard or other convenient fixed part of the vehicle, while the others are secured upon the side of the vehicle, as shown in Fig. 1. In the holder shown in Fig. 1, a socket A secured to the body of the vehicle carries a removable rod B on which are adjustably mounted two wing pieces C adapted to be turned to any angle and to take up either of the two positions shown, so as to hold one or two tyres. To the ends of the wing pieces are pivoted links E slotted to receive the ends of buckle straps F. The holder shown in Fig. 3, arranged on the footboard, consists of a base G having rabbeted sides forming a slide on which the wing J' can move, the wing J being fixed at the inner end of the base. These wings are also provided with links and buckle straps.
Patent GB-190714765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ignition Devices for Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1907-06-26
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 1 4 , 7 6 5. Simms Manufacturing Co., and Altree, A. H. D. June 26. Gas and like engines, igniting in. A duplicate sparking-plug to be connected with different ignition systems and fitting into a single aperture in the cylinder is constructed with two sockets c, c', into each of which one of the electrodes d, d<1> is inserted, the earth electrode e common to both ignition systems being inserted into the nipple b of the plug which is screwed into the cylinder. An axial hole o is constructed in the web between the two sockets in order that a tool may be introduced for cleaning &c., the outer end of the hole being normally closed by a screw plug p.
Patent GB-190719578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & relating to the Slating of Iron Roofs
Inventor: DELUCE JOHN CHARLES
Filed: 1907-09-02
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 19,578. Deluce, J. C. Sept. 2. R o of s.-Slates are fixed to slotted or perforated angle or Z bars a, b, fixed across the principals m by means of twisted copper wire d, or single or split metal studs passing through the holes or slots c in the bars and holes in the upper overlapped part of the slate near the side edges. In a modification shown in Fig. 4, two bars k, n of suitable cross-section are fixed in a slotted bracket o on the principal by means of a bolt p with a wedge-shaped head, the slates being fixed to the bar n by means of wires d. The two bars k, n are held firmly together at intervals between the principals by wedge bolts q and clips s, as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190721108-A (GB)
Title: Controlling Apparatus for Automobile Vehicles, Boats, Ships and the like.
Inventor: BONTEMPI AUGUSTO
Filed: 1907-09-23
Granted: 1908-09-23
Abstract: 21,108. Bontempi, A., Warren, L. F., and Farrand, O. M. Sept. 23. Hydraulic machines and apparatus.-Hydraulic relay apparatus for effecting the operation of the steering-gear, clutch, &c. of automobiles, boats, ships, &c., comprises a movable cylinder connected to the part to be operated, a stationary piston, and a valve set mechanically by the driver, the cylinder being compelled to follow the movements of the valve. The valves for the several controlling functions are all operated by different movements of a single lever, the brake being always applied when the driver removes his hand from this lever. Fig. 1 shows the application to an automobile. A pump P, driven by the motor, draws liquid from a tank P', supplied by the exhaust pipe M', and pumps it into an accumulator P<2>, which supplies the feed-pipe M. The steering-gear is controlled by a movable cylinder K, the clutch by a cylinder K', the change gear by a cylinder K<2>, and the brake by a cylinder K<3>. Each of these cylinders is provided with a mechanically set " locator " valve co-operating with the cylinder, as shown in Fig. 5. The valve V, which may be tubular, is placed in the body of the cylinder, the piston being fixed to the bracket A. The inlet pipe M, exhaust pipe M<1>, and the valve and ports are so arranged, that the cylinder always follows any displacement of the valve when the latter is adjusted by the driver. The various operations are performed by different adjustments of the vertical hand-lever C, Fig. 4, which is universally swivelled at one end. The depression of the rod C<1> against a spring releases the brake, the rotation of the handle about its own axis operates the clutch, a swinging movement from side to side steers the vehicle, and a swinging movement backwards and forwards operates the change-speed and reversing gear.
Patent GB-190724965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loose Leaf Ledgers and the like.
Inventor: HOWELL WILLIAM CORBETT
Filed: 1907-11-11
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 24,965. Howell, W. C., and Williams, T. W. Nov. 11. Filing papers &c.-Relates to means for locking a loose-leaf binder of the type in which the leaves are threaded on hollow posts into which are telescoped rods carrying plungers. which actuate pawls pivotally mounted in said rods and engaging with racks inside the hollow posts. The plungers i are attached to a lock-plate j on the lock j<1>, from which key-actuated bolts m are shot out to engage the dogs l after the binder has been locked in position by pressing down the plate and thus forcing the pawls f into engagement with the racks p against the action of the springs h. Springs n tend to raise the lock plate j, the upward motion being limited by screws k. Any number of filing.posts may be used, and each may have a separate lock-plate and lock.
Patent GB-190725108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Torpedo-boats.
Inventor: MINIUSSI RICARDO
Filed: 1907-11-12
Granted: 1909-02-12
Abstract: 25,108. Miniussi, R., and Blanch, J. G. Nov. 12. Torpedo-boats.-A torpedo-boat is fitted with two propeller shafts having propellers at both ends and so mounted that the rear or the forward propellers may be submerged at will for running forward or astern. The shafts B are carried in bearing-bosses d freely mounted at the ends of the cross-shaft C coupled to the engine, and are stiffened by folding struts b<3> and tie-rods b<2>. The tilting of the shafts is effected by an operator in a turntable U by means of one or other of the hand-wheels E, E' acting through worm gearing to rotate the cranks h connected to loose sleeves J on the shafts. The rudders K are raised and lowered by the shafts B, but so as to leave the water later and enter it earlier than the corresponding propellers. For this purpose, each is carried by pivoted arms i and is raised when the corresponding end of the shafts rises by means of lugs on links a<1>, which are pivoted in fixed bearings e and also to links a pivoted to the end bearings of the shafts B and to slides C. Stops k limit the rise. The steering is controlled by the operator through hand-wheels L, worm gearing, and chains o. The torpedoes are carried in clamps mounted on frames P, which are freely mounted on the outside of the bosse3 d and are connected across the boat by arms P<1>. The clamps comprise upper parts p secured to the clamp frames, and lower pivoted parts Q, Figs. 6 and 7. The launching is effected by a second operator seated in another turntable U by means of a pivoted lever R provided for each torpedo. The successive movement acts, first through a link r to incline the frame P and start the motor of the torpedo by a starting-device thereon coming against a fixed lug, and next through a link r<1> which acts on arms q to open the parts Q of the clamps. The torpedo then enters the water, and a further movement of the link r<1> causes a rack t<1> to engage a wheel t<2> and open a valve for admitting compressed air into a collapsed chamber normally held between.the torpedo and the clamps, so as to maintain the stability of the boat. The turntables U are mounted on roller bearings, and are provided with a cover of waterproof fabric fitting round the operator's waist. To prevent water from entering the boat around the turntable, an annular ring of rubber is secured at its inner edge to the turntable, and is provided at its outside edge with a beading which is secured by a spring ring clamp. The clamp ring may be raised sufficiently to allow the turntable to rotate without the beading escaping,
Patent GB-190726181-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sad-iron with Bottom Directly Heated by Gaseous Fuel.
Inventor: FELDMEYER JOSEF
Filed: 1907-11-26
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 26,181. Feldmeyer, J. Nov. 26. Burners, applications of.-In a spirit or gas heated hand iron of the type in which the burner is formed integral with the base of the iron, the burner is composed of two portions, the lower a being cast integral with the base and sides of the iron and the upper d being secured in position by a screw i. The necessary orifices are produced by serrating the edges of the lower part, while, if desired,' the upper part may be similarly formed so that their juxtaposition results in the formation, of slots e, which preferably have the shape shown. The upper portion d is bored or otherwise provided with a conduit k for the vapour issuing from the tube l. For the purpose of gauging the amount of spirit required to start the vaporization, the receptacle m, cast with the part d, is filled with spirit, which escapes through an aperture n to the floor of the iron.
Patent GB-190802668-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hoist or Winch.
Inventor: REYNOLDS THOMAS
Filed: 1908-02-06
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 2668. Reynolds, T. Feb. 6. Winches. - In a winch wherein impetus may be obtained on the machine before the load is placed thereon, means are provided for operating the clutch and brake simultaneously by a single e lever. In the arrangement shown, the frame a is mounted on a post b and carries loose and fast shafts c, c<1>. The drum d is mounted loosely on the shaft cl and carries a spur-wheel d<1> meshing with a pinion g, loosely mounted on the shaft c and integral with one member h of a claw clutch. The other member h' of the clutch is slidably keyed by a feather i to the shaft, and is operated by a fork carried by a hand-lever k having an arm connected to the end of a band brake l encircling the spur-wheel d' or a brake pulley. In starting the apparatus, the shaft c is rotated by a hand-lever f or by other power, and momentum is stored in a fly-wheel e. The lever k is then operated to clutch up the drum and release the brake.
Patent GB-190805652-A (GB)
Title: Improved Alarm Clock.
Inventor: METZ RUDOLF
Filed: 1908-03-13
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 5652. Metz, R. March 13. Alarms, mechanical.-An alarm, clock, instead of ringing a bell, knocks on the case. in which it is mounted, so that blows are transmitted to a bedstead when the clock is attached thereto. When the alarm goes off, in the usual manner, the winding-handle e causes a lever g to release a fly i. A spring-driven train p is thus freed, and rotates arms k, which raise a hammer l against a spring, and a succession of blows is given on the casing a.
Patent GB-190808946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hackling Machines for Flax and other Fibres
Inventor: MONTGOMERY MATHEW
Filed: 1908-04-24
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 8946. Montgomery, M. April 24. Heckling - machines. -The tow-removing combs are actuated by mechanism, which, instead of producing strokes of equal length, produces strokes of unequal length. A construction embodying the invention comprises an eccentric 19 connected to a rocking lever 5, pivoted at its centre to a pivoted arm 6 and connected by a link 12 to a second rocking lever 13, which actuates one comb 20 directly and the other comb 20 through a link 17. The arm 6 rocks on a pivot 7, and has a roller 9 engaging in a cam groove 10 formed on the face of a wheel and rotated by a pinion 18 on the eccentric shaft. The arrangement is such that the rise of the cam-groove augments the stroke of the combs at intervals. In a modification, the eccentric is dispensed with and a wavy cam-groove is used.
Patent GB-190809942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks and Eyes.
Inventor: FLORIAN VALENTIN
Filed: 1908-05-07
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 9942. Florian, V. May 7. Hooks and eyes for military wearing-apparel &c., consist each of one piece of wire having four projecting ends 1, 2, 3, 4, adapted to be passed through holes in the wearing-apparel from the rear and to be bent on the latter at the front for quick attachment. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 3324, A.D. 1899, and No. 507, A.D. 1906.]
Patent GB-190812672-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Drying Milk and the like and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: GABLER-SALITER JOHANN MICHAEL
Filed: 1908-06-12
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 12,672. Saliter, J. M. Gabler-. June 12. Evaporating milk to dryness. Milk and the like is inspissated in a vacuum pan A, Fig. 1, cooled to 10-5‹ C. in a cooler F, evaporated to dryness on a drum G, and again cooled on a conveyer band L. The drying- drum G is enclosed in a cylindrical casing on opposite sides of which are provided perforated pipes for the admission of air. The two oppositely flowing air currents thus formed aid in the drying by carrying away the vapours to the outlet pipe o, and by causing a uniform distribution of the liquid on the drum. The liquid is fed to the drum by means of a pipe d, Fig. 5, provided with a feeding-passage formed by two plates f, and communicating with a tank J, Fig. 1, wherein a suitable liquid level is maintained. The dried product is removed through a slot in the casing by means of a scraper K. The conveyer band L is provided with a cover N and with a pipe M for the air used for cooling the dried milk.
Patent GB-190813518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Detecting Electric Oscillations
Inventor: FLEMING JOHN AMBROSE
Filed: 1908-06-25
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 13,518. Fleming, J. A. June 25. [Cognate Application No.26,832, A.D. 1908, dated Dec. 10.] Wireless telegraphy ; converting alternating and direct currents.-In a glow-lamp rectifier or oscillation valve, such as is described in Specification No. 24,850, A.D. 1904, for use in detecting electricwave or inductive signals, a tungsten filament d is used for the hot electrode, the cold electrode b being a carbon cylinder, and the potential of the cold electrode b is regulated by a contact o sliding on a high resistance m, which is bridged across the battery g by which the filament d is heated to incandescence. The oscillations in the antenna s act through the jigger r on acondenserp, which is connected in series with a detecting-telephone n in a circuit which includes the unilaterally-conductive space between the electrodes d, b. The potential across the filament d is indicated by a volt-meter l, and is regulated by means of coarse-and-fine-adjustment resistances j, k. The potential of the cold electrode b is varied by the contact o until the greatest sensitiveness is obtained. Tantalum is mentioned in the Specification as not affording the same improved results as tungsten.
Patent GB-190815791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor Controlling Switches and the like.
Filed: 1908-07-24
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 15,791. British Thomson-Houston Co., Bacon, H., and Tuppen, E. B. July 24. Switches.-In a starting or controlling switch of the slow-motion type for electric motors, a scroll gear is employed for actuating the switch arm. The usual contact-studs 2, retaining-magnet 3, and terminals 4 are mounted on an insulating-base 1, and are enclosed in a casing 17 so as to be adapted for use in mines. The switch arm 5 carries a segmental gear 9, which meshes with the scroll disk 10 when its shaft 11 is moved inwards by pressure upon the handle 13 provided with a retracting- spring 16. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the hollow boss 14 of the handle is provided with a pin 22, which engages a slot 21 in the sleeve 19. The shaft 11 and sleeve 19 are also slotted at 23 to accommodate another pin 24 carried by the boss. To operate the rheostat for starting the motor, the handle is pressed inwards, whereby the pin 24 moves the shaft 11 until the disk 10 meshes with the segmental gear. Fig. 5 shows a device for maintaining the switch arm in any intermediate position, comprising a lever 27 carrying an armature, which is attracted by the magnet 30 to maintain the gears in meah against the action of the spring 16.
Patent GB-190815881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Water Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: NAYLOR SAM
Filed: 1908-07-27
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 15,881. Naylor, S., [Ricordeau, L. A., and Liegard, E. H.]. July 27. Heating buildings &c.-Pebbles or analogous hard substances are placed in the water space of hot-water radiators or in hot-water pipes to reduce the amount of water, thereby reducing the time necessary for raising its temperature.
Patent GB-190818560-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Ball Bearing Castor.
Inventor: MOORE GEORGE JUNIOR
Filed: 1908-09-04
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 18,560. Moore, G. Sept. 4. Castors.-Relates to a ball-bearing castor in which a body a, preferably cast integral with the horns a<2>, is provided with a ball recess c and a communicating hole a<3>, through which the attachment piece is passed, and subsequently spun over. The screwed attachment peg g is formed with an enlargement g<3>, or, according to the Provisional Specification, with a cone, which slightly enters, fits, and covers in the deeply-formed recess c, and with a reduced part g' loosely fitting the hole a<3>, the whole thrust of the peg g being taken by the balls e, which work on a steel washer d and make contact with the peg and the sides of the recess c. A collar g<4>, made rigid with the peg g, may be screwed to the furniture leg &c. A steel tubular lining for the recess c and a washer h<2> may be provided. The Provisional Specification states that a large attachment plate may be used in addition to or instead of the screw, and that the lower end of the peg is preferably formed with a conical recess, the walls of which are spun over.
Patent GB-190820720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Feeding Can Lids or like Articles.
Filed: 1908-10-01
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 20,720. Bremer & Br³ckmann. Oct. 10, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Blanks, supplying. - Shoots for feeding lids and bottoms to machines for making cans &c. are made to hold the lids with the cavities downwards in a pile, arranged obliquely as shown. The shoot a has a projection e which inclines the lids. A projection c on the slide d feeds one lid at a time. In a modification, the shoot a is made elliptical for round lids or rectangular for square lids, one diameter being shorter than the diameter of the lids.
Patent GB-190825832-A (GB)
Title: Method of Registering and Indicating One's Stance at Golf and the like Games.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR FALLON
Filed: 1908-11-30
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 25,832. Feeny, V. F., [Hyde, W.]. Nov. 30. Golf. - A device for indicating and registering a player's stance at golf &c. consists of a pair of graduated telescopic arms a, b hinged at d and fitted with a graduated quadrant e. The relative position of the ball h and the player's feet g is indicated on the three scales. In place of the quadrant e, a graduated chain or cord connecting points on the two arms a, b may be used.
Patent GB-190903154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: WESTERLUND AUGUST VALENTIN
IPC: B65D49/10
Filed: 1909-02-09
Granted: 1910-02-09
Abstract: 3154. Westerlund, A. V. Feb. 9. Bottles, non-refillable.-A tube 30 is attached by a bayonet-joint and spring locking-device to a short neck 3 on the bottle 2. Within the tube 30 are two chambers, the lower containing a heavy ball valve 14a and the upper a hollow glass ball 27 formed with a stem 28 which projects upwards into a conical weight 25. Four inclined ribs 21 prevent undue lateral movement of the weight 25. After the removal of the stopper 39, the liquid may be poured out as usual, but the valves prevent the introduction of liquid. The float valve 27 prevents the introduction of liquid while the bottle is inclined or inverted.
Patent GB-190903711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: BARKER GEORGE
IPC: B60B23/04
Filed: 1909-02-15
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 3711. Barker, G., [Hartley, W. R., and Callahan, A. F.]. Feb. 15. Detachable-rim attachments to wheels.-A detachable rim l is secured on the fixed anglering a on the felloe by means of pivoted cams d, which are actuated by a ring h having pins g engaging slots f in the cams. The ring h is operated by a worm o and a rack g.
Patent GB-190904018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Strip-moistening Machines.
Inventor: DYETT JAMES HUNT
IPC: B65H35/00
Filed: 1909-02-18
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 4018. Dyett, J. H. June 12, 1908, [Convention date.] No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Damping materials in long lengths.-A roll of gummed paper &c. 10, supported on an horizontal shaft, is moistened as it is withdrawn by a sponge 13 dipping into a water vessel 12.
Patent GB-190910494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and pertaining to Projectiles.
Inventor: HALE FREDERICK MARTEN
IPC: F42B30/04
Filed: 1909-12-03
Granted: 1910-12-05
Abstract: 10,494. Hale, F. M. Dec. 3. Projectiles; projectile fuses.-Relates to illuminating projectiles fired from a gun by means of a stem fitting within the gun barrel, and consists in igniting means therefor. The projectile contains an explosive charge 34 which serves to uncover and to ignite an illuminating charge 3, and which is itself ignited by a time fuse. The time fuse may be in the base of the projectile, as at 40, Fig. 1, and ignited, when the gun is fired, by a friction primer 41 the pin 40 of which is attached to the gun by a wire 43; or, the time fuse may be in the rod 2, as at 56, Fig. 6, and ignited, when the gun is discharged, by a percussion primer 61 operated by the pressure of the gases in the gun.
Patent GB-190911145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Separators.
Inventor: EMERICK GEORGE STOCKHAM
IPC: B07B4/02
Filed: 1909-05-11
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 11,145. Emerick, G. S. May 11. Pneumatic separating.-Relates to means for varying the volume, velocity, and direction of the air currents in separators of the kind in which the material is discharged centrifugally through an ascending air current. The pulverized cement clinker &c. is fed from a hopper 10 down a pipe 9 on to a spreader-disk 8 carried by the tubular shaft 6, which carries the fan 7 and is driven by bevel-gearing from the driving- shaft 12. The outer casing 1 has a tapered outlet 3, and the inner casing 4 is provided at the top with a cylindrical screen 15 surrounding the plate 8 and at the central portion with a series of annular deflectors 16, 17, 18, depending one from another, the uppermost member being secured to the casing. A funnel 26, the outlet of which fits into the spout 31, is suspended beneath the casing 4, and can be raised or lowered by means of a chain 27, pulleys 28, rod 29, and hand-wheel 30. The lower conical portion of the inner casing is surrounded by a cylindrical drum 19 formed with rows of slots or openings, which can be opened or closed bv means of shutters 20 having racks 22 engaged by pinions 23 on rods 24 provided with handwheels 25 outside the casing 1.