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Patent GB-190706848-A (GB)
Title: Writing Desk.
Inventor: BIRNBACH HENRICH
Filed: 1907-03-21
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 6848. Birnbach, H. March 21. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Desks.-The supporting sides of an adjustable writing-desk are constructed of hinged ribs so that, when actuated by cords through ratchet mechanism, the sides and ends, which are normally held together by grooves and axle pulleys, are caused partly to roll up into spaces immediately below the top of the desk and into spaces above the table or support in such a manner that the desk can be adjusted to different heights and its inclination changed. The desk top is made in two parts 1, 2, Fig. 3, and is supported at the front and back by the roll walls 5, 6, one end of each of which is fixed to the bottom frame 7, the other end being adapted to slide in a space 8 below the desk top. At the sides, the desk top is supported by roll walls 3, 4, which are fixed at the upper ends to the desk top, and at the lower ends slide in grooves 9 of the bottom frame 7. The edges, where front and side and back and side meet, are grooved and rabbeted, as shown in Fig. 7, and an angle-plate 12 is secured upon one of the members so as to retain the edges in sliding engagement. The adjustment of the desk top is secured by the ratchet mechanism, shown in Fig. 5, by means of which the walls 5, 6 are raised by cords guided by rollers and connected with the lower ends of the walls 5, 6. When the ratchet-wheel 27 is rotated by the double pawl 17 operated by the lever 16, the ends of the cords not connected to the roll walls are wound around a drum 13. To raise the desk, the lever 16 is first brought into one of its extreme positions, in which a stop 18 engages the pawl and moves it into one of its operative positions, where it is retained by the spring-pressed pin 21 upon the lever engaging one or other of the slots upon the inner edge of the ratchet. The lever is now moved forwards and backwards and, acting in the manner of a ratchet brace, it revolves the drum and, if the ratchet is in the correct position, winds up the cord. The weight of the desk is sustained normally by a spring-controlled drum 23 which is mechanically connected to the cord-carrying drum. To lower the desk, the lever 16 is first brought into the other extreme position, and then swung forwards and backwards as before. The upper edges of the roll sides are cut so as to correspond to the normal inclination of the desk but are not secured to the desk top so that, when the sides and back and front are lowered, the inclined portion 2 of the desk may finally take up an horizontal position. The invention is also described as applied to a desk top which is normally horizontal, and may be raised or lowered by means of the ratchet mechanism described or by means of a rope and chain, the desk top always remaining horizontal.
Patent GB-190708926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cups or the like adapted among other purposes as Sputum Receptacles.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1907-04-17
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 8926. Justice, P. M., [Aseptic Drinking Cup Co.]. April 17. Spittoons.-Receptacles adapted for use as sputum cups are made by folding from a blank preferably of heavy waterproof paper. A blank is cut from a single sheet to the shape shown in Fig. 6 and is scored along the dotted lines to facilitate folding. The sides 4, 5, 6 are turned at right-angles to the base, the triangular pieces 7 are folded inwardly against the sides 4, and the extensions 8 are locked by tongues 10 and slots 9 and folded inwardly to form flanges, the corner pieces 28 being folded inwards along the. dotted lines; as shown in Fig. 1. The part 20' is then folded back to form the handle 26, and the vertical tongue 19 receives the cover 30, which is formed from a separate blank and, is automatically closed by an elastic band or other suitable spring member 33. The handle may be bent back against the side for transit. In a modification, a blank as shown in Fig. 7 is used and is folded in a similar manner, the corner pieces 40, 41, 42, 43 being folded back along the'sides and the rims 44, 45, 47, 48 folded over and locked by tongues and slots, to reinforce the top edges of the sides. The slot 51 takes a tab struck from the cover, or a series of slots and tabs may be used, the cover being held as in Fig. 11 by a light and preferably resilient wire framework, which may also form the handle 65 ; or a separate handle, and a rubber band or the like for closing the cover, may be used.
Patent GB-190708966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flying Machines
Inventor: MCCURD WALLACE ATHERTON
Filed: 1907-04-18
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 8966. McCurd, W. A. April 18. Aerial machines without aerostats; propelling. - The framework a of an aerial machine carries a series of pairs of bars b, and on each pair is mounted an aeroplane c which is reciprocated in the frame so as to raise the machine. The aeroplanes are provided at each side with a bracket d carrying wheels e', e<2>, e<3>, e<4> for guiding the plane on the bars. The lower end f of the bracket is connected to a rope h which passes round a pulley p. The planes are arranged so that they travel in opposite directions. The pull of the cord h first tilts the aeroplanes and then moves them so that the inclination of the planes is reversed when the direction of movement of the planes changed. A motor l reciprocates a frame o whic imparts an oscillating motion to the pulley p.
Patent GB-190709157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Devices for Electrical Machines.
Inventor: BALACHOWSKY DMITRY
Filed: 1907-04-19
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 9157. Balachowsky, D., and Caire, P. April 19. Dynamos, regulating; motors, controlling ; field magnets.-The field magnets of a dynamo-electric generator or motor are excited by a winding composed partly of fine wire h e in series with a coarse wire h o preferably variable in cross-section, and a winding b c in parallel with the coarse winding, the machine being regulated by moving the contact s along the coarse winding ; the invention is particularly applicable to traction motors. When the machine is a generator, it may be separately excited and the direction of the current generated may be opposed to the normal energizing current so as to produce a differential magnetizing effect.
Patent GB-190723950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Electroliers and in Ceiling Roses therefor.
Inventor: WOODS GRACE FLORA
Filed: 1907-10-30
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 23,950. Woods, G. F. Oct. 30. Couplings.-A rose for detachably connecting an electrolier to the ceiling consists of two parts a, c connected by a bayonet-joint. The part c attached to the electrolier carries a disk g supported by a spring e<1>. The disk g carries plugs entering sockets carried by the part a, attached to the ceiling, and making connexion between the electrolier wires attached to the plug terminals k and the leads attached to the socket terminals b. In a modification, the leads are carried to the terminals b through apertures in the side of the part a.
Patent GB-190726444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes applicable for Trailer Vehicles.
Inventor: REEVES ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-02-27
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 26,444. Reeves, R. W. Nov. 29. Brakes.-In brakes for trailer vehicles of motors, wagons, &c. adapted to be operated on the relaxation of the pull of the tractor, the draw-bar D is slidably mounted in the draw-arm A pivoted on the hinge pin B, and a spring G is interposed between the front end of the draw-arm and a washer H fixed on the draw-bar. A collar F, having an extension f to shield the spring G, is loosely mounted on the draw-bar and is connected by the rod I to one arm of a lever J mounted on the hinge pin B, the other arm of the lever being connected by the rod K, bifurcated at k, to crank-arms L pivoted to the brake axle or other convenient part. The arms L are coupled by rods M to the brake beam N. The brakes will thus be applied by the backward pressure on the draw-arm in the event of the overrunning of the trailer vehicle, also by the action of the spring G when the vehicle is at rest and by the falling of the draw-arm A about the hinge pin B, as indicated in broken lines. A second spring is provided to take off the brakes when the spring G is in compression. A cam-piece P pivoted to the arm A can be inserted between the collar F and the cross-piece C of the arm A to permit of backing.
Patent GB-190809148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Combing Fibres.
Inventor: IMBS JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-04-27
Granted: 1909-04-27
Abstract: 9148. Imbs, J. April 27. Combing - machines.- Relates particularly to machines of the Imbs type. The rotary comb 1 is oscillated from a cam 5 or from a cam on the shaft 7 and is provided with implanted pins arranged in quincunx fashion. There are forty rows of pins in a circumferential length of twelve centimetres, and in each row there are from seven to ten pins per centimetre. The upper plucking- nipper 10 is bevelled, as shown in Fig. 4, and provided with a band of leather, india-rubber, &c. held by a bar 13. It is operated by a lever 32 and a cam 39 so shaped that the nipper is opened and closed, and, when closed, is further pressed by a spring 40. The front nipper comprises a front concave piece 27, behind which sharp edges 28, 30 may be fitted, bearing on an elastic bottom covering 31. The front nipper is actuated through a spring 16 by a lever 25 operated by a cam, which is so shaped that the fibres are held by pressure when the tail is torn away, and by increased pressure when they are combed. The spring may be made in two parts of different strength, one of which is compressed before the other. The movement of the pressing-levers relative to the nippers necessary for the increased pressure after the nippers are closed, is in both cases allowed for by making one of the connexions in the form of a slot with which a corresponding pin on the other part engages. This arrangement also allows the nippers to open and close without effort against the springs. The unwinding rollers 41 are operated by a lever 43 from the front nippers, and may also be driven by a chain from the doffer 49. A shield 52 is provided to protect the parts from currents of air. To vary the length of the feed, adjustable strips are placed at 62 on the cam that oscillates the front nippers, in such a position that they are operative at the moment the nippers close. All the intermittent movements are obtained from two shafts 4, 7 similar to the two shafts described in Specification No. 17,137, A.D. 1900, so that by means of a mark on the equal gear-wheels 54, 55, the relative positions of the parts may be immediately determined when they are reassembled. The brush 50 is driven from the wheel 55 through an intermediate gear-wheel which actuates the doffer by an eccentric. The conveyer cylinder 11, and a comb for operating on the tail of the fibre, are actuated as described in Specification No. 17,137, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190811451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heel-clamping Devices for use in connection with the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: YOUNG CHARLES ADAMS
Filed: 1908-05-26
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 11,451. Young, C. A., and Harrison, S. H. May 26. Cramps and clamps.-Relates to appliances, used in boot and shoe manufacture, for clamping the cemented sole extensions to the breasts of Louis heels, and more particularly to the type wherein a padded stirrup is held to the extension by elastic side members. The stirrup consists of a spring plate s, Fig. 1, shaped to correspond with the curvature of the heel at the breast, and provided with pivoted side members q. These members are connected by spiral springs o, with or without intervening links n, to a toggle-lever k by means of which the necessary pressure is applied to the stirrup. The lever k is pivoted on the head d of a spring-controlled rod c, which can be adjusted in the upright s, to vary, as desired, the pressure applied by the lever, the rod being locked in adjusted position by a pawl engaging a ratchet on the head d. A notched lever t, engaged in a slot in the plate s, enables the curvature of the latter to be varied. Fig. 5 shows an adjustment for the lever k, which may be used instead of, or in addition to, that shown in Fig. 1. In this case, the lever is double, being connected at its free end by a cross-bar 4 and formed with notches 6 to receive a cross-bar connecting the ends of the links n.
Patent GB-190813859-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or relating to Thimbles.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1908-06-30
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 13,859. Thompson, W. P., [Gabler, Geb.]. June 30. Thimbles. - Relates to thimbles of the kind in which a small magnet is provided, and consists in arranging the magnet b in a recess d impressed in the side of the thimble a, in which position it is retained by a rivet c.
Patent GB-190815869-A (GB)
Title: Device for Stretching the Iron Bands of Packing Cases and the like.
Inventor: BLAUVAC EUGENE
Filed: 1908-07-25
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 15,869. Blauvac, E. July 27, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Bale ties &c.-A device for stretch. ing or tightening iron bands, wires, &c. for closing packing-cases consists of a pair of carriages 1, Fig. 1, mounted on rollers 2 and adapted to be drawn together by a screw 5 or other suitable means. The invention consists essentially in providing rails 2<1> for the rollers to run on. The carriages are provided with any convenient device for holding the ends 11 of the band, and are guided by guides 3. In a modification, Fig. 3, the carriages are drawn together by metal springs or blades 6 attached to a central pin 8, and are retracted by springs 12.
Patent GB-190818502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Over-shoes for the Use of Motorists, Football Players, Golf Players, and the like.
Inventor: TURNER EDWARD KIRK
Filed: 1908-09-03
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 18,502. Turner, E. K. Sept. 3. Athletic overshoes.-Relates to the known type of overshoe for motor drivers, footballers, golfers, &c., in which a leather sole provided with studs &c. is held in place by straps &c., and consists in the particular arrangement of the fastening-means. Abroad central strap c is secured to the toe of the sole, and is extended upwards so as to be engaged by an ankle strap b, e. To the back of the strap bare secured two side straps g, which are fastened to the rear of the sole by buckles &c. j, k.
Patent GB-190820309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Appliances for Supporting Devices, particularly adapted for use in connection with Bearings.
Inventor: CARVER THOMAS ALBERT BRIGGS
Filed: 1908-09-28
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 20,309. Carver, T. A. B. Sept. 28. [Cognate Application No. 25,352, A.D. 1908, dated Nov. 25.] Hangers and brackets.-A device for adjustably clamping an article upon a carrier or bracket, particularly applicable to shaft bearings, comprises two clamps C, D, Fig. 2, which engage two complementary seatings B on a tubular part A such as a shaft bearing. The clamp B and a cap E embrace a bracket consisting of two rods F, F<1>, Fig. 3, and the parts C, D, E are tightened after adjustment by bolts H. The rods F, F<1> are clamped to and adjustable about a bolt G<2> in a fixed support G. One or both of the parts D, E may be formed with corrugations to ensure an efficient grip on the rods F, F<1>. In a modification, the parts C, D, E are open upon one side for the purpose of inserting the part A and four clamping- bolts H are used. Fig. 7 shows a modification in which the part A is held by jaws L, L<1>, formed respectively with arms N, N' which embrace the rods F, F<1>, the whole being tightened by a bolt P. The position of the bolt P determines the relative forces exerted by the jaws and the arms. The part A may be divided as shown.
Patent GB-190820936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting Jacks.
Inventor: BERGE EMIL HERMAN ZUM
Filed: 1908-10-05
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 20,936. Berge, E. H. Z. Oct. 4, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Lifting-jacks.-Relates to a lifting-jack by means of which the journal-box of a railway truck can be readily lifted for removing the upper brass while the wheel remains on the track. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3 a hook 6, extends over the flange 8 of the wheel and engages the underside of the wheel rim. Hanger rods 12, supported on a yoke 10, depend from the outer end of the hook and have bearings 14 at their lower end which carry a rotatable shaft 15. Rigidly mounted on the shaft is an eccentric member 16 provided with openings 17, by which it can be turned with a bar 18. A ratchet 19 is formed at the rear end to prevent retrogressive motion. A shoe-piece 20 is adapted to fit the cam and to bear against the underside of the journal-box.
Patent GB-190821785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lathes for Turning Carriage and Wagon Wheels.
Filed: 1908-10-15
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 21,785. Craven Bros., and Reed, F. W. Oct. 15. Lathes. - In apparatus more particularly for turning carriage and wagon wheels while mounted on the axle, the wheels are inserted through slots f in a stay d and in sleeves e<2>, the ends of the axle being supported by split bushes t, or in any o'her manner. The sleeves are provided with say four jaws g, adjustable in slideways and provided with screws h which form a support for the wheel. The driving - wbeels c communicate motion through face-plates j, and toggle levers l with serrated gripping-faces, to the wheels o. Adjusting-screws m are fitted in each driver.
Patent GB-190822337-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Detinning Tin Plate Waste and the like by Means of Chlorine.
Inventor: SCHUTZ HANS VON
Filed: 1908-10-21
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 22,337. Sch³tz, H. von. Nov. 15, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Tin chloride.-In a process for obtaining stannic chloride by detinning tin-plate waste by the action of chlorine, the waste is subjected to preliminary drying and cooling operations in the chlorination chamber, and the chlorine is obtained by the evaporation of liquid chlorine so as to obtain a cold gas. A vacuum is first formed in the chlorination chamber and the gas then allowed to flow in, o that the pressure is never appreciably above that of the atmosphere. The tin-plate waste is preferably compressed into a block large enough to fill the chlorination chamber a, into which it is introduced upon rollers g. The drying and cooling gases are introduced through a pipe system c, b, d and withdrawn through passages l, i. These passages are then closed, the chamber a is exhausted, and the cold chlorine, mixed with cold air, which may be obtained by evaporating liquid air, is allowed to enter the chamber. The liquid stannic chloride flows off into a sump, the last residues being pumped out from the chamber a. Gases are then introduced to effect a final aeration of the detinned material before it passes into an annealing- chamber m, where it is gently heated to remove the last traces of injurious chemical residues.
Patent GB-190824405-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Actuating Railway Wagon Couplings.
Inventor: GRANT ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-11-13
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 24,405. Grant, A., and Inglis, H. Nov. 13. Couplings, non-automatic.-A manually-operated device for coupling and uncoupling railway wagons, of the kind in which the lower end of a pivotallymounted cranked operating-lever is connected to devices attached to the coupling-link, comprises a cranked rod A of the form shown, having its lower end forked for pivotal engagement with a clamp, &c. D on the coupling-link, and formed so as to limit the free movement of the clamp. The rod A is fulcrumed on a swivel E, on a bracket F, with or without a roller bearing H. The handle I for operating the mechanism protrudes beyond the buffers.
Patent GB-190827053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Bearings for Vertical Spindles in Noble's Combing Machines.
Inventor: WHITEHEAD JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1908-12-14
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 27,053. Whitehead, J. H., Layland, W. E., and Whitehead, A. K. Dec. 14. Ball bearings; lubricating.-The housings e and dust caps l of ball bearings for the pressing and drawing-off rollers of Noble combing-machines are recessed so as to form spaces above and below the races, which are filled with grease or other solid or semi-solid lubricant, thus rendering the bearings dust-proof. A thrust ball bearing u is carried in a short cylinder v which is recessed to receive lubricant.
Patent GB-190828169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boots and Shoes and to Methods of Making them.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-12-24
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 28,169. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Dec. 24. Uppers; insoles. -Relates to improvements in single - sole stitchdown shoes of the type in which the upper is lasted in at the heel portion, and turned outwards and stitched to the sole along the forepart and shank. Before assembling, the upper 2 is slit just forward of the heel at 6, Fig. 1, while the sole 4. Fig. 2, is split to form tongues 8, 12, of which the tongue 8 is cut back to form shoulders 9 corresponding to the slits 6 in the upper. The parts are then assembled, and the heel part of the upper is lasted in over the tongue 8; the remaining part of the upper is then turned outwards and stitched directly to the sole 4. If desired, a welt may be arranged round the forepart. To prevent an unsightly joint at the parts 6, 9, and to form a better heel seat, a bevelled heel-rand 14, Fig. 5, may be employed. The attaching-means for securing the tongues 8, 12 together preferably also engage the upper and the rand. The sole may be split or incised forward of the shoulders 9 to receive a shank - stiffener. In the case of shoes with thin soles, the heel end of the sole is not split, although it is formed with shoulders similar to the shoulders 9.
Patent GB-190900922-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combination Couch, Bedstead and Box Ottoman.
Inventor: JELKS CHARLES
IPC: A47C17/22
Filed: 1909-01-14
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 922. Jelks, C., and Huygens, J. J. Jan. 14. Bedsteads convertible i n t o couches. - A couch and box ottoman convertible into a bedstead comprises a frame 1 open at the back and supporting a mattress 2 having two leaves, each of which is closed on one side by a cranked stretcher-bar 5, 6. The mattress is secured in the frame by the bar 5, which is pivoted in bearings. The bar 6 is padded and forms the back of the sofa. A sloping tray 9 forms a receptacle for bedding or the like, and is closed in at the back by a curtain 10 attached to the mattress spring. The seat 11 is hinged at 12 to the mattress frame and connected thereto by a chain 13, and drops away from the mattress as shown in Fig. 5 so as to leave a clearance. The scroll 15 is hinged so that it may be lowered and supported on a folding leg 18. A folding head-board 16 is attached to the upper leaf of the mattress, which is supported when in use as a bedstead by folding legs 14.
Patent GB-190902353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Fuses Fitted with Indicating Devices.
Inventor: HATRY CLARENCE CHARLES
IPC: H01H85/30
Filed: 1909-02-01
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 2353. Hatry, C. C. Feb. 1. Fusible cut-outs.-Relates to bridge-carrier fuses fitted with indicating-devices. Above the fuse wire k is a hollow box forming the bridge, in which an arm a is hinged at b. The arm carries an indicator d and a hook or eye c, which projects through a hole in ihe box, and through which passes the fuse wire k. When the fuse blows, the arm is forced upwards by a spring, and the indicator is brought under a hole in the lid of the box. The box has a slot in each side to allow a small bar h to project, by means of which the arm is brought back to its original position. The arm may itself be a spring of any suitable shape.