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Patent GB-190709069-A (GB)
Title: A Quick-release and Tightening Device for Harness Straps and the like.
Inventor: BREMBERG AXEL
Filed: 1907-04-19
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 9069. Bremberg, A. April 19. Hooks. - Relates to a quick-release and tightening device for harness straps &c. In Fig. 1, a cradle 11 for a gun is shown attached to the saddle E. An adjustable strap F is attached permanently at 12 to the cradle, and at the other end has fixed to it a hooked part 13. A rigid hasplike part S is hinged to the cradle 11 by the crossbar T. The hasp S also has another cross-bar U with which the hook 14 is adapted to engage. A staple W, fixed to the saddle, passes through an aperture V in the hasp S, when it is in its closed position. To lock the strap, the hasp S is raised, the hook 14 is engaged with the cross-bar U, and the hasp S is brought down over the staple W. The parts T, U are so placed that toggle action takes place when the hasp is pressed down, and the parts move slightly beyond the dead centre so that the hasp is locked. To the hooked part 13 is fixed a strap 16 with handle 18 and metal stiffening-plate 17. This strap is passed through the staple W, after it has entered through the aperture V, and thence into the pocket part X at the end of the hasp, to prevent any accidental unlocking.
Patent GB-190709717-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or applicable to Weavers' Combs.
Inventor: WHITTAKER GEORGE
Filed: 1907-04-26
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 9717. Whittaker, G. April 26. Weavers' tools.-A fine rod or needle b is fitted in the tubular back a<1> of a weavers' comb, and is provided with a projection c, whereby the needle can be pushed out when required for use in place of the comb. The needle may otherwise be connected to the back of the comb in the same manner as the blade of a penknife.
Patent GB-190710000-A (GB)
Title: Emergency Exit Lock Case
Inventor: PORDAGE ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-04-30
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 10,000. Pordage, A. April 30. Emergency-exit fastenings; locks, key.-The casing C for the handle B of an emergency-exit lock for factories, hotels, lodging-houses, theatres, fire-escape staircases, &c, has a slot G, through which the glass front D may be withdrawn onlv when the door E is opened sufficiently to clear the jamb F. In a modification for doors opening inwards, the casing C has a sliding end which can be moved to release the glass front D only when the door is opened. If the use of a pass key is desired, the bolt casing A is extended beyond the casing C and a keyhole H is provided in this extension. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 7893, A.D. 1890.]
Patent GB-190714738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drop Doors for Earth and Ash Closets.
Inventor: DOUGLAS ARTHUR STANLEY
Filed: 1907-06-26
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 14,738. Douglas, A. S., and Douglas, A. June 26. Doors.-Relates to the drop-doors for dry closets described in Specification No. 12,496, A.D. 1906. To hold the door in a raised position, the bottom is inserted in slots in lugs i of a widened part x of the back ribs g. In a modification, swinging hooks fall forward beneath the bottom or into holes in the door. To prevent withdrawal of the door. stops may be provided near the bottom at the back or front or both. To lock the door in a closed position, a hook catch at the top of the door engages the sides of a hole in the frame.
Patent GB-190721217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Automatic Firearms.
Inventor: FROMMER RUDOLF
Filed: 1907-09-24
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 21,217. Frommer, R. Sept. 24. Breech actions, sliding barrel and breech-block.- In automatic guns of the type described in Specification No. 20,362, A.D. 1901, in which the breechblock is retained in the rearmost position by two spring catches, these catches are so constructed that they and their controlling-springs can be assembled before being inserted into position in the weapon. In one construction, the first catch V is shown in underneath plan and in side elevation in Figs. 1 and 2, and the other catch L in Figs. 3 and 4, and the two are shown assembled in Figs. 5 and 7. The two parts L, V are connected together so as to be capable of angular movement by projecting lugs 6 on the part L engaging an annular groove 2 in the part V. The arrangement of the springs is shown in Fig. 7. The first spring 7 abuts against the catch V and a projection 9 on the other part L, and so tends relatively to raise the catch V. This spring is counterbalanced by the spring 8 which abuts against the catch L and a thimble 13 having an overhanging lug 14, which engages a hook 10 formed on the catch V and so tends to keep the catch V depressed relatively to the other catch L. The spring 8 is sufficiently stronger than the spring 7 to keep the hook 10 pressed right down to the bottom of the catch L.
Patent GB-190724404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Transmitting Power or Motion in Lifting, Lowering, Hauling and Winding Apparatus.
Filed: 1907-11-04
Granted: 1908-11-04
Abstract: 24,404. Sunderland Forge & Engineering Co., and Blair, W. Nov. 4. Gearing; brakes.-Comprises a method of transmitting power or motion in lifting, lowering, hauling, and winding apparatus, such as cranes, capstans, winches, &c. On the driving-shaft a is mounted an armature b the windings of which are short-circuited on each other. Carried on the interior surface of a drum c loosely mounted on the armature shaft d are a number of field magnets e, enclosing the armature b and excited by a shunt from the main circuit by slip-rings f through a resistance h. The drum c may constitute the winding-drum of the winch, or the same may be driven through gearing. When the shaft a rotates and the switch h is open, the drum c remains stationary. When the switch h is closed, the drum c rotates at a speed depending on the load and the resistance. The apparatus may be used for regulating the descent of a load, or for maintaining a constant tension on a cable. The position of the armature and field magnets may be reversed. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 20,462, A.D. 1901, and No. 4813, A.D. 1907.]
Patent GB-190727777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: GOUBERT LOUIS
Filed: 1907-12-17
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 27,777. Goubert, L. Dec. 17. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. A carburettor using heavy oil or alcohol is automatically supplied at starting with gasolene by means of a three-way cock under the control of a thermostat t, which also controls the valve p for admitting the exhaust to the chamber f. The fuel supply is made dependent upon the velocity of the air current, which drives a fan-wheel d working a screw pump e. When the engine is at rest, the oil stands at the level 5, the valve m being open to the gasolene tank. To start the engine, the float in the gasolene tank is depressed, and gasolene displaces the oil in the system and itself rises into the vaporizing-coil y, vapour escaping by the nozzle i. As the apparatus becomes heated by the exhaust, the gasolene is automatically turned off, and heavier fuel is turned on and is raised by the pump e to the vaporizing-coil. Heating at starting may be effected by burning oil in the chamber f.
Patent GB-190803470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Envelopes.
Inventor: FARLOW ISAAC FRANCIS
Filed: 1908-02-15
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 3470. Farlow, I. F. Feb. 15. Envelopes.-A souvenir envelope consists of a sheet A of cardboard, parchment, leather, &c. which is doubled along the middle and secured by a ribbon threaded through perforations 4, 5. One face of the envelope is ornamented in any suitable manner, and may be sensitized to permit the printing of a photograph thereon. The perforations may be duplicated, in which case two ribbons of contrasting colours are used. The ends 8 of the ribbon may extend under the stamp 9, may be retained in bow form by means of a piece of flexible metal, or may be provided with a snapfastening 15, 16, Fig. 6<a>. In modifications, a sealing-flap is secured to the end of one leaf by the ribbon, and the envelope consists of two separate leaves.
Patent GB-190807864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hot Water Boilers.
Filed: 1908-04-09
Granted: 1909-04-10
Abstract: 7864. New Hygienic Stove Co., and Greenwood, E. P. April 9. Diaphragm valves; liquid-seal valves.-Relates to thermostats having a diaphragm or liquid-seal valve, which is opened and closed by the varying pressure of the air or other fluid in a closed vessel placed in a boiler. The air &c. in the vessel 2 communicates with the gas valve 7 through a tube 6 containing a loaded valve 5, and acts, at a certain temperature, to depress a diaphragm 10, Fig. 2, or to seal the end of the tube 18, Fig. 3, by mercury 21, thus cutting off the gas supply to the burner 14. The diaphragm valve is provided with a by-pass aperture 15.
Patent GB-190808788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Closures for Corsets and the like.
Inventor: HOSKINS ZACHARY TAYLOR
Filed: 1908-04-22
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 8788. Hoskins, Z. T. J'uly 18, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Corsets.-A closing- piece for corsets, corset waists, &c. consists of a base or under strip 1 and an upper strip 3, both preferably of a double thickness of fabric and having stays 2, 6 at their edges. The strips are secured together by stitching 4, and eyelets 7 are provided, as shown in Fig. 2, in the strip 3. In use, the outer edges of the strip 1 underlie the adjacent edges of the corset &c., to which the strip 3 is laced &c. on each side, the edges of the strip 3 acting as stops to prevent undue lacing. The ends of the strips are provided with binding-tapes 5.
Patent GB-190809039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Firelighters, Pressing or Baling Tobacco and other Substances.
Inventor: GARFORTH JAMES
Filed: 1908-04-25
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 9039. Garforth, J. April 25. Baling presses; packeting orparcellingfire-lighters, tobacco, moss, &c.-In a machine for making firelighters, bundling firewood, pressing or baling tobacco, Irish moss or other material, which is bound or hooped while held in the machine, the whole of the sliding part of the machine is drawn downwards out of the way of the operator. As shown in side elevation in Fig. 2 and in front sectional elevation in Fig. 4, a frame a is provided with tables c and guides b for the sliding part e, which is connected to a treadle k and spring n. In making firelighters, sticks are laid across the tables, the sliding part is filled with chippings, peat, or composition, other sticks are laid on the top and sliding covers g are pushed over the ends. After compressing and tying the bundle, the covers g are released, and by a further downward movement the fire-lighter is left free on the tables. Rods f are attached to the part e to keep the materials in position, and in the case of fire-lighters to preserve an opening through the middle.
Patent GB-190810341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Filed: 1908-05-12
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 10,341. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges.]. May 12. Incandescent lamps. - Metallic filaments are supported by pivoted anchors such as are described in Specification No. 5610, A.D. 1908, but the anchors are now made resilient to allow abnormal contraction of the filament. The anchor consists of a wire coiled at a' round a bent supporting-arm b, and provided with a loop d through which the filament passes, and with another loop e surrounding the radial part of the arm b, to limit the upward free movement of the anchor. In a modification the loop e is replaced by a hook which passes through a loop in the arm b.
Patent GB-190810492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1908-05-14
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 10,492. Krupp Akt.-Ges. Germaniawerft, F. July 15, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-In a reversing engine that is started by a pressure medium, and in which the exhaust valve is operative at starting and during normal working, the exhaust-valve is so controlled at starting that the piston is separated by equal distances from its dead-point at the commencement of the opening and at the conclusion of the closing of the exhaust-valve. The suction valve B, fuel inlet-valve C, and exhaust-valve D are operated through pivoted valve-levers by cams on disks G, H, and J fixed on a cam-sleeve 0, which is feather-keyed to an engine-driven shaft F. The valve E for the starting medium is operated by cams on a disk S feather-keyed to a shaft R, which rotates at the same speed as, but in an opposite direction to the shaft F. A pivoted lever P, with a spring-pressed pawl p<2> adapted to engage in one of three notches in a quadrant Q, is connected to the cam-sleeve O, and a similar lever U, provided with spring-pressed pawl u<2>, to the disk S. To start in the forward direction, the lever U is moved to the position shown in Fig. 1 in order to bring cams s<1>, s<2>, Figs. 1 and 6, under the cam-bowl of the starting-valve ; and the lever P is placed in its mid-position bringing the exhaustvalve cam-bowl over the symmetrically-arranged cams i<3>, i<4>, Fig. 5, and rendering the suction and fuel valves inoperative, the cam-bowls of these two valves resting on the central cylindrical portion of the disks G, H. The engine is turned until the pressure medium enters by the valve E, and the engine is run up by this medium on a two-stroke cycle. The lever U is then moved to its central position and the lever P to.the end position corresponding to forward running. For reversing, the engine is stopped and the lever U moved to its third position with the lever P central, the operation being as above excepting that cams s<3>, s<4>, Figs. and 6, operate the starting-valve. To increase the exhaust effect at starting, cams g<3>, g<4>, Fig. 3, are formed on the disk G to enable the suction valve to be used as a supplementary exhaust-valve. In multiple-cylinder engines, instead of working on a two-stroke cycle at starting, by removing the cams s<2>, s<3>, i<3>, g<3>, the engine may start on a four-stroke cycle.
Patent GB-190814264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engraving Machines.
Inventor: FORCE WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-07-04
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 14,264. Force, W. A. July 4. Engraving.-The main frame a of an engraving- machine is provided with an extension b between which and the part b<1> is formed the spherical seat of a ball-and-socket joint about which the sleeve carrying the cutting-tool l is adapted to swing. Secured to the sleeve is the upper end of a tracer rod c which is balanced by an adjustable spring g and by weights j<2> on cords attached to the two sides of the tracer rod, and passing over pulleys j<1>. The spindle k carrying the cutter l has attached thereto by screws m<3>, and nuts m<1>, m<2>, a driving- pulley m, around which passes a driving-belt r kept taut by jockey pulleys s on adjustable spring arms t, the tension of the spring being adjustable by means of a pawl x and ratchet-wheel w. The tool l is secured by means of a split bush o and cap o'. The sleeve f carrying the spindle k is provided with a nut q which rests on the sleeve b<2> of the ball-and-socket joint and determines the depth of cut. When the tool is to be ground, the sleeve f with the spindle and tool is removed from the sleeve b<2> of the ball-and-socket joint, and the tool is positioned relatively to the emery wheel by a series of equidistant notches p on the periphery of the pulley m.
Patent GB-190816444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Distributing Valves for use in Starting Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: COOPER HARRY
Filed: 1908-08-04
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 16,444. Cooper, H. Aug. 4. Gas and like engines, starting, and valves for. A rotary valve a, for distributing compressed air to cylinders at starting, is free to slide on the shaft b, and is pressed against its seat when in use by a spring e. To reduce wear, the pressure of the spring is removed after starting, or the valve is withdrawn from its seat, and the arrangement is such that in starting the engine the valve is pressed to its seat before air is admitted to the casing. In one arrangement, the spring e bears against a ball-thrust washer g<1> and a grooved collar f which is loose on the shaft. After the engine has been started, the lever i is moved in the direction of the arrow, first closing the stop-valve k, and then moving the collar f so as to take the pressure of the spring. In a modification, the spring is held between the valve stem and a collar free to slide on the shaft and rotating with it, and the valve is withdrawn from its seat when not in use.
Patent GB-190818114-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cage for Ball Bearings.
IPC: F16C33/41
Filed: 1908-08-28
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 18,114. Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken. Nov. 22, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Ball bearings.- A cage for ball bearings comprises a ring a to which a number of strips b of sheet metal are secured and bent to embrace the balls as shown in Fig. 2. The strips b have tongues c, which are inserted in slots in the ring a and bent over. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which the ring d has projections e, which are bent over the central portions of the strips f. In another modificationthe ball-holder consists of one arm which is sufficiently long to be bent around the ball to retain it.
Patent GB-190819732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mirrors.
Filed: 1908-09-19
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 19,732. Soc. Barbier, BÚnard, et Turenme. Oct. 18, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Lamp reflectors for search-lights. Projection mirrors are divided up circularly or radially or circularly and radially into a series of sections c ... h, to diminish the area of damage in case of injury. The interval and external faces of the mirror correspond exactly to the similar faces of undivided projection mirrors. Specification No. 16,599, A.D. 1907, is referred to.
Patent GB-190820263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moulding Patterns and Designs on Composition Surfaces.
Inventor: MARTYN ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-09-26
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 20,263. Martyn, A., and Gill, J. E. Sept. 26. Casting moulds.-Patterned sheets for upholstery, bookbinding, wall coverings, &c. are produced by using a sheet of figured rolled glass. The glass is first coated with a thin solution of wax or talc, and is then evenly spread with a composition composed of gelatine 6 lb., and glycerine 4 1b., to which may be added soap 4 oz., and boiled oil 4 pints, these being melted with hot water to make two gallons. To render the composition insoluble, 10-20 per cent formaldehyde solution is added in the proportion of 1 oz. to a quart of the composition while the latter is in a fluid state. A layer of muslin, canvas, paper, &c. is laid upon the composition spread on the glass, and covered with a second layer of composition, and, when the sheet is sufficiently dry, it is removed. Chromic salts may be used in place of the formalin, and these substances may be added after the composition has been placed on the glass.
Patent GB-190827038-A (GB)
Title: A New Pharmaceutical Preparation and Process for Obtaining the same.
Filed: 1908-12-12
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 27,038. Knoll & Co. Dec. 23, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. . Alkaloids.-A medicinal preparation from ergot is obtained by extracting a neutralized and concentrated aqueous extract with alcohol and ether. Inactive substances are precipitated and filtered off, and the residue from evaporation of the filtrate is mixed with milk sugar for use.
Patent GB-190902530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wind and Water Motors.
Inventor: BUTTENSTEDT CARL
Filed: 1909-02-02
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 2530. Buttenstedt, C. Feb. 2. Current motors.-A windmill is described but the invention may be adapted to water-wheels. A disk mounted upon a shaft b, carries a series of vanes a secured to spindles c. The vanes are perforated. A pulley c is fixed to the spindle of each vane and receives a chain f in which a spring g is interposed. Each chain passes through a guide-eye h and through the disk, and is secured to a bevel-wheel loosely mounted upon the shaft. By turning a handwheel o and bevel-pinion m, the wheel l is turned relatively to the shaft b and the tension of the springs g is thereby adjusted. As shown in Fig. 2, in which the direction of the wind is indicated by the arrow, the vanes offer no resistance to the wind when advancing, but when crossing the wind they are blown from the position a<1> to the position a, in which position the wind has a propulsive effect. Alternatively, the shaft of the motor may be arranged horizontally. In a modification, the disk is provided with rollers which run on circular tracks.
Patent GB-190906699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Caps or Stoppers of Spirit Flasks and similar Bottles and Containers.
Inventor: BARRATT ALFRED JAMES
IPC: B65D41/26
Filed: 1909-03-20
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 6699. Barratt, A. J. March 20. Drinking - vessels.- The cap d of a spirit flask or the like is provided with a number of telescoping rings d<3> adapted to form a drinking-vessel when extended, as shown in Fig. 4, and to collapse within the cap when the cap is applied to the flask.
Patent GB-190908686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Paints.
Inventor: PROFES TOMAS
IPC: C09D191/00
Filed: 1909-04-13
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 8686. Profes, T. April 13. Paints.-A paint consists of coke, zinc blende, and a mineral colour such as Indian-red, crocus, zinc white, ochre, &c. ground with a varnish consisting of boiled linseed oil and manganese dioxide.
Patent GB-190912226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Metallic Cyanides for the Obtainment of Hydrocyanic Acid therefrom.
Inventor: FELD WALTHER
IPC: C01C3/02
Filed: 1909-05-24
Granted: 1910-06-27
Abstract: 12,226. Feld, W. May 24. Drawings to Specification. Hydrocyanic acid is produced by decomposing any metallic cyanide such as ferro- and ferricyanide of alkalis, alkaline-earths, ammonia, iron, &c. in a solid or moist state, but not in solution, with steam and an acid in such a manner that the reaction mass is never entirely covered by liquid. The acid may be in the form of liquid or gas, and may be replaced by acid salts, or salts which, when heated in a solid or moist state with steam, yield acid by decomposition. Such acid or salt must be present in a proportion more than equivalent to the alkali or alkaline-earth cyanide when treating double cyanides, but need not 'be equivalent to the total cyanide present, for the completion of the reaction. Suitable acids are hydrochloric, hydrobromic, nitric, sulphuric, phosphoric, and silicic acids, and suitable salts are all the acid salts of these acids, and their neutral or basic salts with ammonia, magnesium, aluminium, manganese, zinc, iron, copper, or lead. To prevent contamination of the hydrocyanic acid with the reacting acid, basic compounds of the salts employed may be added to the reacting mass, or the vapours of distillation may be washed by such basic substances contained in hot liquids, or if free acid be used for decomposition of the cyanide, intimate mixture of the former with the latter prevents contamination of the evolved gas. The steam must always fill the vessel, and may be used under increased or diminished pressure, saturated or superheated, mixed or not with gases, and may be obtained by addition of water which may carry the acids or salts in solution, or by addition of compounds such as basic salts or neutral metallic hydrates which yield steam on heating. The vessel may be heated by external or internal means, and the hydrocyanic acid evolved absorbed by alkali &c. in the usual manner.