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Patent GB-190628817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of, and Means for, Treating Raw, Manufactured or Partly Manufactured Fibrous Materials, Skins or the like.
Inventor: LOCKIE WILLIAM ROBERT BURNS
Filed: 1907-06-17
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 28,817. Lockie, W. R. B. June 17, 1907. Cleaning fabrics, clothes, fibres, and the like.- Cotton, wool, or other fibrous materials, in a raw, manufactured, or partly manufactured state, and also skins or the like, are dry cleaned or otherwise treated by drawing through the material under treatment, or the treating-liquid, gases denser than air so as to agitate the bath or carry modifying &c. gases through the treating-solutions or the material. Such modifying gases are chlorine, ozone, sulphurous or other gaseous acids, or the chlorine gases liberated in the electrolytic production of sodium hypochlorite. The treatment may be effected in an hermetically closed vessel jacketed by pipes or otherwise, so that it may be cooled, or heated by steam &c., and fitted with the necessary doors, pressure gauges, safety-valves, and inlet and outlet valves. An inner chamber, stated in the Provisional Specification to be revoluble at various speeds, may be subdivided into several compartments for holding the materials, either fixed or removable. For raw materials, baskets or perforated cubicles fitted with arched bottoms may be used. These receptacles may have locking, expanding, or compressing devices to keep the material in the requisite condition. Acting fluids may be removed from treated materials by high-speed revolution of the inner chambers. The material is thoroughly dried by heating the jacket and causing hot air or gases to circulate. Specifications Nos. 1656 and 8558, A.D. 1894, [Abridgment Class Bleaching &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-190629181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Temporary Binders or Covers for Books or Documents.
Filed: 1906-12-21
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 29,181. Lamson Paragon Supply Co., [Carter-Crume Co.]. Dec. 21. Memorandum and like books; sales books; bookbinding.-A temporary binder or cover for books or documents comprises the two usual covers 1, 2 and a third leaf oriflap 3 hinged to the edge of the cover 2, as shown. The flap 3 has any suitable means for engaging, holding, or attaching the book &c. 4, and it may have an up-turned flange 5. The leaves of the book &c. may be turned under the flap 3. as shown, to hold the book open at the desired place. A carbon paper may be attached in any suitable manner.
Patent GB-190703521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Ball and Socket Flexible Joints.
Inventor: WEST GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-02-12
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 3521. West, G. F. Feb. 12. Universal joints.-In a ball-and-socket joint for shafts, the parts are connected by balls d which engage meridional grooves c, e in the shaft end b and cylindrical rockers f, respectively. The rockersf are retained in position by a flange i and threaded sleeve k. In the case of large joints, the rockers f may be fitted with liners or ball bearings. Small sliding pieces may be used in p'ace of balls. The joint may be used for the shafts of motor road vehicles, or with machine or hand tools, such, for example, as a brace.
Patent GB-190705027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Casement Stays and Fastenings.
Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM HERVEY
Filed: 1907-03-01
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 5027. Brown, W. H. March 1. Window opening and closing apparatus; stays. -The segmental stay 3, Fig. 3, is hinged at both ends 4 to the casement or window, its weight, or the action of a spring 5, forcing it into engagement with a retaining-pin 2 fixed to the casement sill. The stay is arranged centrally about the window pivots, and a lifting- b u tto n 7 is provided. The stay is in the shape of a perforated quadrant for French windows. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the stay is released from the pin 2 by a pivoted arm, one end of which is adapted to compress the spring 5 when the cord 9 is pulled. The window is preferably mounted to swing on pivots 16 arranged above its centre, so that it will close readily.
Patent GB-190707982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electro-magnetic Separators.
Inventor: BLACKMORE WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-04-05
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 7982. Blachmore, W. April 5. Magnetic separators.-In a magnetic separator for treating crushed ore in a wet state, the ore is discharged in the form of a wet pulp on to a sloping surface moving between the poles of an electromagnet transversely to its direction of slope. In one form of the apparatus, the pulp, together with water, is fed from distributing-boxes j on to an annular conical non-magnetic table a, mounted on rollers c which rotates about the core d of an electro-magnet wound so that its ends are of opposite polarity. The poles e, f are provided with adjustable pole - pieces g, h, the upper of which has a sharp edge, the lower being flattened and prolonged beyond the upper on the delivery side. The magnetic materials are retarded by the pole-pieces in their passage down the table and are separated from the non-magnetic particles, which are carried by the water through the magnetic field and over the edge of the table. The magnetic particles collect over the prolongations of the lower polepieces, which are beyond the area of feed, until they are washed off by water jets i into collecting- boxes l. Intermediate collecting-boxes may be provided for particles partly magnetic and partly non-magnetic. In another form of apparatus, the rotating annular table may be replaced by a conical table rotating on a vertical shaft mounted in a frame. While in a third form, the rotating table is replaced by a sloping flat endless belt mounted on rollers at the ends, one side of the belt passing through a magnetic field produced between polepieces similar to those above described.
Patent GB-190712943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Filters applicable to Closets and Urinals.
Inventor: SHORT EDGAR LAWRY
Filed: 1907-06-04
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 12,943. Short, E. L., and Pickford, A. June 4. Dry closets; urinals.-Sawdust, for example that of Australian red-gum timber, or other absorbent material favouring bacterial growth is used as a medium in filters applied in connexion with closets or urinals. The bottom of the pan 1 has a perforated part 2 covered by a convex plate 4 with a serrated edge. There is a perforated shaft 10 open at the bottom on one side of the pan, and a funnel 6 with strainer 6<a> at the front. The liquid passes by means of these on to the filter below, which may consist of damped sawdust with an upper layer of cinders or charcoal and be supported in a framework of light bars covered with wire netting and lined with hessian or similar material. The seat of the closet is normally slightly raised by means of a spring. But the weight of the user forces it down and by means of a rod 26, a ratchet or clutch, and worm gearing, partly rotates a spindle 18 on which the filter is fixed. The spindle revolves on a footstep at its lower end and at the top has a circular head 19 journaled in a bed plate 21 supported on guides 33. The filtered liquid is led by a tray 44 to a bucket 46 or a gutter. The tray is preferably made in two pieces overlapping one another and a hole 4 8 in the tray is covered by a convex plate 50 attached to the spindle. A pipe may surround the spindle, and an internal bearing formed by the insertion of a ring in the pipe may replace the footstep. In apparatus for use with a urinal, the rotation is obtained from a hinged platform in front of the urinal, the ratchet or clutch gear &c. being situated below the filter. In order to facilitate the emptying of the sawdust, a stationary urinal filter, Fig. 6, is formed in two pieces joined at the bottom by pins 51 passing through battens 52, 53 attached to the edges of the pieces. According to the Provisional Specification, the closet pan may be provided with a hinged or removable strainer, one or more 'distributors,' and a detachable funnel having a perforated bottom and adapted to receive sawdust. The distributor and funnel may be joined together, and the bottom of the pan provided with a deep rim. The filter may be rotated from the seat by means of a plunger moving a pinion engaging with teeth on the rim of the filter. The seat may operate mechanism to introduce earth into the closet, the earth being distributed by an air blast or by a shaking delivery device.
Patent GB-190713977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Zinc Dust.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
Filed: 1907-06-17
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 13,977. Coles, S. 0. Cowper-. June 17. Primary batteries.-An electrolyte consisting of a solution of zinc hydrate in caustic soda, after being used for the electro-deposition of zinc, is regenerated by placing in it an anode of scrap zinc or a zinc-iron alloy and a suitable cathode, such as carbon, the current produced being utilized.
Patent GB-190718348-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Electrodes for Storage Batteries.
Inventor: FENNELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-08-14
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 18,348. Fennell, W., and Perry, W. P. Aug. 14. Secondary batteries.-In making electrodes for alkaline accumulators, the surface of the electrode is first alloyed to a certain depth with a foreign metal, so that the percentage of foreign metal is greatest at the surface and gradually decreases in the body of the electrode ; the foreign metal is then dissolved out, leaving a porous surface adapted for forming. The alloying may be effected by heating the electrode in contact with the powdered foreign metal, for example zinc, antimony, or copper ; or it may be effected by electro-deposition. In the case of zinc, it is afterwards dissolved out by caustic soda, with or without the aid of an electric current. Fig. 1 shows an electrode consisting of washers a prepared in this manner, and threaded on a rod b with intermediate small metal washers c. Or an electrode may consist of a perforated container of metal, gauze, or a non-conductor, filled with metal strip or " swarf " which has previously been treated by the above-described process.
Patent GB-190719859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction or Manufacture of Siphonic Flushing Apparatus.
Inventor: RHODES THOMAS GARFORTH
Filed: 1907-09-05
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 19,859. Rhodes, T. G., and Gaunt, R. Sept. 5. Casting.-A chill mould for casting the cap 3 of a flushing-siphon is shown in Fig. 3. A mandrel 10 carrying the brass brush 7 is passed through the lateral halves of the mculd, which are then closed upon a mandrel 11 carrying a tube 1 and recessed at 12 to form the projections 4. The method of casting the valve is shown in Fig. 5. Mandrels 21, 22 are placed inside a tube 14 perforated at 15.
Patent GB-190721503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas and other Heating Stoves, Grates and the like.
Inventor: MINNITT HARRY THOMAS
Filed: 1907-09-27
Granted: 1908-09-28
Abstract: 21,503. Minnitt, H. T. Sept. 27 Air-heating and ventilating stoves; casinys.-In an incandescent gas stove,-which may also burn solid or other fuel, a ventilating -trunk i communicating with the room extends from below the grate upwardly into the main flue g<2>, which receives combustion products from passages g, Fig. 5, leading from the space above the fire. Air from the outside of the room is supplied to a chamber j surrounding the stove at the back and sides, where it is heated and conveyed through passages hand an adjustable valve n to the room. Conical water tanks p connected by a pipe r are arranged within the chamber to humidify the air.
Patent GB-190721934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spray Carburetters for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: BRASIER HENRI CHARLES
Filed: 1907-10-04
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 21,934. Brasier, H. C. Oct. 4, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lift valves; actuating valves. - In a spray carburettor for internal-combustion engines, the supplementary air valve E is made of truncated cone shape, and is secured by means of a hollow rod d to the piston e<1>. The piston works in a cylinder F and is subjected to the atmospheric pressure on its lower face, and on its upper face to the diminished pressure within the carburettor. The valve when in its lowest position does not completely close the opening ; its side is formed by a curved generatrix to provide an opening increasing in proportion as the speed of the engine increases.
Patent GB-190723421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gyroscopic or like Playing Devices.
Inventor: DUERR EDGAR
IPC: A63B67/16
Filed: 1907-10-23
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 23,421. Duerr, E. Oct. 23. Spinning toys; tops.-- Gyroscopic spools which are spun on a cord, are provided with a freewheel or clutch device between the portions a, b. The portions b are secured on the bolt e by nuts, and are prevented from rotation by recessed cross-pins e. Pawls d pivoted in the part d are adapted to engage with an internally toothed ratchet on the sheave a. Ball bearings may be provided between the rotating parts.
Patent GB-190724576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Porcelain-lined Syphon Heads.
Inventor: EUGSTER OSCAR LOUIS
Filed: 1907-11-06
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 24,576. Eugster, O. L. Nov. 6. Gazogenes; siphon bottles. - Porcelain - lined headpieces for mineral-water siphons, gazogenes, &c. are provided with a separate valve seating piece, so that repairs of the lining may be easily made when necessary. The e h e a dpiece a having the porcelain lining b rests on the removable seating c, the joint being made gas-tight by the interposition of an india-rubber washer d. The seating is packed on the lip of the bottle in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190725554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cross-heads.
Inventor: JAMES EDWARD THOMAS
Filed: 1907-11-18
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 25,554. James, E. T., and Webb, G. W. May 6, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Adjusting bearings. - Cross - heads, especially applicable to locomotives, are formed with seats. for brass or other wear plates 18 which are secured against longitudinal movement by shoulders 16 on the cross-heads and from lateral movement by plates 10 held in recesses in the edges by transverse bolts 15, the sides of the plates 10 being preferably lined with antifriction metal 14. The wear plates can be replaced without removing the cross-heads from the guides 4, 5.
Patent GB-190727087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Locking Devices for Nuts, Screws, Bolts and the like.
Inventor: KUZOWENKOFF IGNATIUS
Filed: 1907-12-07
Granted: 1908-12-07
Abstract: 27,087. Kuzowenkoff, I. Dec. 7. Locking nuts &c.-A locking-plate for nuts, bolts, &c. is provided with a number of polygonal holes to embrace nuts B', B<2>, B<3>, and a similar hole is formed in the end or lug T, which is bent over as shown, so that the hole embraces the end nut B. The plate may have several lugs provided with polygonal holes..
Patent GB-190810781-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Treating Sulphate of Ammonia.
Inventor: ENGLAND RICHARD
Filed: 1908-05-18
Granted: 1909-05-18
Abstract: 10,781. England, R. May 18. Manures.-The manurial value of commercial sulphate of ammonia is increased by the addition of dry and powdery phosphatic material which is rendered soluble by the free acid present. The phosphatic material used may be dry and ground degelatinized bone, calcined bone, or precipitated or alkaline phosphates.
Patent GB-190811786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cutting Mechanism for use in Copying Machines.
Inventor: RUDERT FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1908-05-30
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 11,786. Rudert, F. May 30. [Patent of Addition to No. 11,707, A.D. 1908.] Copying-presses; feeding sheets.- Relates to a combined web copying- machine and cutting-mechanism of the type described in Specification No. 11,707, A.D. 1908. The sheets to be copied are fed by pegs 28 projecting through slots in the feed-plate and carried by chains driven from the shaft 35 which also drives the rotating cutters. Means are provided by which the gearing between the copying roller and the cutter can be altered, so that originals of different length can be copied. The rotating cutter may be replaced by a cutter 3 carried by a pair of arms 18, which are reciprocated by means of a cam 15 or the like, as shown in Fig. 4. Mounted loosely upon the shaft 35 is a lever carrying a pinion 30 adapted to engage a pinion upon the copying-shaft 21. A spring-pressed rod 31 is mounted on the lever 29 and engages with a notched quadrant 34. Pinions 32, 33, &c. of different sizes are capable of longitudinal movement upon the shaft 21, so as to enable any one to be brought into engagement with the pinion 30 in order to alter the gear.
Patent GB-190813843-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Hanging Up and Taking Down Window Curtains.
Inventor: HARDRAT WILHELM
Filed: 1908-06-30
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 13,843. Hardrat, W. June 30. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Tripod and like stands.-Relates to a device for hanging-up and taking-down window curtains. On a tripod a is fixed a shell b, in which are arranged a suitable number of telescoping tubes c, which are guided by slots d and set-screws e, by which the tubes care secured in the drawn-out position shown. To the uppermost tube is fixed an arm f so hinged at g as to fold down at the sides of the tubes c. The arm f is secured in horizontal position by bolts &c. provided above the hinges g, and has supports h to receive the window-curtain rod, which can be placed on its hooks at the top of the window by lifting the device.
Patent GB-190814150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Locks & Latches.
Inventor: PARKES WILLIAM EDMUND
IPC: E05B15/06
Filed: 1908-07-03
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 14,150. Parkes, W. E., and Parkes, J. H. July 3. Locks, key.-In a night latch, an adjustable barrel casing C is provided for the reception of the key to enable the latch to be fitted to doors of various thicknesses. The barrel C contains a series of key disks c<2> and a disk c<6> which is connected by the bar B to the bolt. The disks are kept in position by means of a fixed collar c<1> and the front plate A, the front disk having a reduced portion c<8> which is journaled in the front plate. The disks are provided with cut-away peripheral portions c<5> of various lengths, which co-operate with a fixed rib c<3> in the barrel C to limit the motion of the disks. The key slots c<4> in the disks vary in size and each corresponds to the notch c<5> of the particular disk, the arrangement being such that the key turns each disk just the distance allowed by the notch c<5>.
Patent GB-190818447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drone-bee Traps.
Inventor: MOCH WILHELM
Filed: 1908-09-02
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 18,447. Moch, W., Sept. 3, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Beehives.-Relates to an apparatus placed near the hive entrance for trapping drones, either before or after the swarm has left the hive. A wedge-shaped casing a is divided by a wall d, the smaller compartment e being adjacent to the hive entrance and forming an entrance chamber. The front of the trap chamber f is closed by horizontal circular bars g, placed five millimetres apart. In the lower part of the wall d are exits h, Fig. 4, to which conical tubes i are joiued, extending into the chamber f. The roof of the chamber e consists of a grating k, the bars of which are spaced to enable the workers, but not the drones, to pass ; elongated slits l, five millimetres high, serve the same purpose. The drones outside can only enter the chamber e through large holes m, which communicate by means of tubular passages formed of wire coils n with metal tubes o extending into the chamber f. The trap may be fastened to the hive by a wire p, a slot five millimetres high being left between the wire and the casing a. To allow inspection of the casing, a portion of the roof s may be of glass. The floor c is hinged to allow trapped drones to be removed.
Patent GB-190819836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Razors.
Inventor: MARLEY WALLACE EDWIN
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 19,836. Marley, W. E., and Twigg, W. W. Sept. 22. Razors, safety. The handle a, Figs. 1 and 4, of a safety razor is made tubular and constitutes a case for the detached safety-razor proper which, when in use, is fixed to a screwed pin a<7> on the closing-plng a<4> of the handle. The blade-holder d is a doubled strip of sheet metal provided with loops d<2> into which tightly fit the ears c<2> on the guard c which is provided with a screwed hole c<1> for attachment to the pin a<7>. For stropping the blade the holder has a screwed bush d' at one end so that it can be screwed on to the pin a' in alinement with the handle. The tubular handle may be divided by a partition a<1>, the portion a con. stituting a holder for a closing-cap a<5> containing additional blades. The cap has a central partition a<6> separating the sharp and dull blades.
Patent GB-190823513-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Attachment to Stirrup Leathers.
Inventor: HILL THOMAS WATSON
Filed: 1908-11-03
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 23,513. Hill, T. W., and Swales, F. Nov.3. Saddles.-A knee-grip for riders is adjustably secured to the stirrup leather. The grip is in the form of a rubber or like pad C with a roughened outer surface, and the portions of the pad on each side of the strap B are connected together by a tubular loop D formed in two parts with a space between the tubes terminating at M. The portion of the stirrup leather between the tubes D may be covered or uncovered by the flap. The strap is passed through the loops. In a modification, the tube may be in one piece with a slit down the rear, the two edges thus formed being fastened together by lacing. The underside of the rear part of the pad may be domed to form an aircushion, or an air-cushion may be enclosed in that part of the pad.
Patent GB-190824843-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Appliances for Blocking Leather Gaiters, Leggings and the like.
Inventor: DENNISON JAMES MATTHEW
Filed: 1908-11-18
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 24,843. Dennison, J. M., and Gregory, C. J. A. Nov. 18. Leggings.-Leather for leggings is passed around a former, and is clamped to, and stretched by, a roller operated by hand or power through gearing. The former 1 has a groove 3 to receive the roller 2, which is made in two parts clamped together to hold the ends of the leather by screws 4. The parts are also provided with ribs 7 and grooves 8. The roller is supported in bearings 12, 15 on the blocks 10, 11, and the upper part of the former bearing is hinged to allow the removal of the roller. A key 17 in a wormwheel. 18 engages in a keyway 16 in the roller. The former 1 has end plates 22, 23, and a pawl 25 on the plate 22 engages a ratchet-wheel 26 on the roller. The former is held in place by lugs 27, 31, which enter recesses 28, 30. The wet leather is passed around the block 1 and clamped to the roller 2, which is then put in the groove 3 and rotated by means of worm gearing and a wheel 21. Tha pawl 25, and ratchet-wheel 26, prevent the roller 2 from rotating backwards when the leather is stretched. The block and roller with the stretched leather may be removed to dry, and another set placed in the machine.
Patent GB-190825359-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Egg Opener.
Inventor: COWBURN THOMAS
Filed: 1908-11-25
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 25,359. Cowburn, T. Nov. 25. Egg-openers.- An egg-opener comprises a guide 7 having a ledge 8 which encircles the top of the egg and enclosing the lower part of a carrier 9 provided with a flange, which rests on the ledge 8. This carrier supports one or more spring cutters or scrapers 11, which are pressed yieldingly against the egg by a hood 13. The hood engages the carrier 9 by a pin-and-slot device, so that when the hood is reciprocated or turned around the egg the cutters 11 cut through the shell.