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Patent GB-190703388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Driving Mechanism of Motor Cars or Self Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: CROWSLEY ERNEST AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1907-02-11
Granted: 1908-02-11
Abstract: 3388. Crowsley, E. A. Feb. 11. Motor road vehicles.-The rear wheels of a motorvehicle are driven from the differential gear by universally-jointed shafts running in ball bearings in the upturned ends of the fixed axle. The differential gear c is mounted at the centre of the fixed axle a, the ends of which are formed as hollow barrels e to receive the ball bearings i. The live axle f is universally-jointed at its centre and carries the wheel at its outer end, a fixed cup g and adjustable cup h being arranged in connexion with the ball bearings i. The bearing-springs rest on a plate m cast on or secured to the barrel e. The straight portion of the axle a may consist of one or several bars, and these bars may be arranged below or to one side of the live axle f. The universal joint o may be replaced by a telescopic joint.
Patent GB-190703455-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Folding or Feathering Blades of Ships' Propellers.
Inventor: BERGIUS WALTHER MCDONALD
Filed: 1907-02-12
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 3455. Bergius, W. M. Feb. 12. Screw propellers.-Relates to means, whereby the blades of a propeller which are adapted to feather or fold may be operated by a key from the deck or hold of the vessel. The two blades A, which are secured to the boss by a bolt C, can be turned into the effective radial position, or the idle position indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 4, by means of a key D at the end of a shaft E. This shaft is carried by a bracket F, or is guided by a stuffing-box G carried through the hull. The key D fits over the bolt head C and engages with snugs a at the root of each of the blades, the shaft B being first turned into suitable position, indicated by marks thereon.
Patent GB-190705888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blowing or Exhausting Apparatus for Organs, Harmoniums, Automatic Pianofortes and other Instruments.
Filed: 1907-03-11
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 5888. Soc. des Anciens Etablissements Gavioli et Cie. Nov. 7, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Compressing; exhausting.-Blowing or exhausting apparatus for organs, automatic pianos, and other musical instruments, comprises a series of pumps with grooved pistons b working loosely within the pump bodies a, and may be driven at high speed by an electric or petrol motor. In the arrangement shown, six rectangular pumps, arranged in pairs in tandem, supply compressed air through a regulating- valve s. Suction valves e, delivery valves f, and a safety-valve are provided.
Patent GB-190707044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, the Manufacture of Tubes for Radiators and the like.
Inventor: LIVINGSTON D MC RA
Filed: 1907-03-23
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 7044. Livingston, D. M. March 23. Metal pipes and tubes. -In a machine for manufacturing tubes for radiators &c., two sheets, one wider than the other, are fed into the machine and formed with square corrugations, shoulders b, Fig. 11, being formed at the edges, and the projecting edges b<1> of the wider plate being slit in the corrugating operation. The sheets are then brought one over the other and led to seaming- apparatus by means of which the top and bottom projections are first seamed over, Fig. 31, and the side projections then similarly acted on. The seamed edges are dipped into solder to complete the tubes.
Patent GB-190709319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Burners
Inventor: ALTON LEE THEODORE
Filed: 1907-04-22
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 9319. Alton, L. T. April 22. Incandescent gas burners. -More perfect combustion is obtained by elongating the burner, and means are provided for enabling finer adjustments of the air and gas supplies to be made. The mixing-tube 15, upon which the gallery 18 is mounted, has its lower edge 16 upturned to fit over the burner tube 19, which screws upon the gas nipple 23. The rotary shutter 27 for controlling the air supply sits loosely upon a collar 25, which is supported by a flange 24 on the gas nipple. A slotted plate 33, pivoted at 34 in a pocket in the upper part of the gas nipple, is actuated by the rotatable collar 25 to close more or less the gas outlets 31.
Patent GB-190710535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: WATTS ASA ORLANDO
Filed: 1907-05-06
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 10,535. Watts, A. 0. May 6. Weighing - gear attached to vehicles. -To the bolsters 3 are attached bearings 7 supporting the knife - edges 8 of yoked levers 5, which at one end support the bearings of the beams 2, and at the other are attached by links to a lever 10. The knife-edge 11 of the lever 10 supports a yoke 12 attached to the long weighing- lever 13. The latter is attached at one end to a pivoted standard 14, and at its other and free end, is attached to the indicating means 16 by a link 15, Figs. 1 and 3. A resilient ring 17 has one of its ends attached to a pointer 19 moving over a vertical dial. The weighing-apparatus is set free or locked by means of a chain 22 operated from a shaft carrying a ratchet-wheel 26. Chains 29 connect up the weighing-lever 13 and the yoked levers 5. For adjusting the indicating - mechanism to zero, a moving poise-weight 30 is used.
Patent GB-190717579-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Drainage System
Inventor: SCHIRRMEISTER CARL
Filed: 1907-08-01
Granted: 1908-08-04
Abstract: 17,579. Schirrmeister, C. Aug. 1. Systems; drain pipes.-Sewage and subsoil water are conveyed by split pipes a, Fig. 6, to a casing b containing pumps, by which the liquid is delivered to pipes d, f leading to the outfall O. The force of the current is used to drive a motor g. Some of the liquid passes into a branch pipe m which is stated to have the effect of an injector ; this effect is increased by the provision of an air shaft o. Non-return valves p, x, pivoted as shown, are located in the pipe f. When factory waste and subsoil water are dealt with, the flap p is adjusted to divert the flow along a pipe v into a reservoir y, whence it flows off through branch pipes or returns along a conduit z. At high-water level A, the effluent passes along a pipe s into the air
Patent GB-190718860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Methods for Loading and Unloading Phototgraphic Plates and the like, Broad Daylight.
Inventor: MELA SILVIO
Filed: 1907-08-21
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 18,860. Mela, S. Jan. 30, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Dark slides; envelopes.-Relates to the method for loading and unloading a dark slide in daylight by using a light-tight e n v e - lope, to and from which the plate is transferred. In loading the dark slide, the envelope is attached to the funnel mouthpiece A,Fig. 1, of the dark slide by a separate metal rim piece P, Fig. 6. The envelope is secured by a clip O to prevent the entrance of light during this attachment. 'The plate drops into the focal plane past a sliding door G, which normally is kept closed by a spring plate C ; the spring plate also presses the plate into the focal plane of the dark slide. After exposure, the plate is transferred back -to the envelope. The envelope has an additional gummed flap R, Fig. 7, to fold over the open end N, after the plate has been transferred back from the dark slide.
Patent GB-190719661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HOGAN JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-09-03
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 19,661. Hogan, J. J. Sept. 3. Switches.-Relates to rotary interrupters for internal-combustion engines. A rotating shaft 12 carries an insulating ring having a conducting pin or contact part on the periphery in electrical connexion with the shaft. The co-operating brush projects from the interior of a ring 24 into engagement with the contact. The ring is provided with a handle for timing purposes, and carries a friction member engaging with a ratchet disk upon the frame of the engine for maintaining the parts in the adjusted positions.
Patent GB-190722362-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Facilitating the Removal of the Inner Tube of Pneumatic Tyres and Replacing the Edge of the Outer Cover.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM BEARD
Filed: 1907-10-10
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 22,362. Lake, W. B., and Elliot, E. F. Oct. 10. Tyres, pneumatic.-Two levers for removing and replacing the air-tubes and covers of pneumatic tyres are shown in Figs. 1 and 3, and consist of flat metal bars A, B of convenient length, thinned at the ends a, b, and arched at points c, d near their ends. At the other end, curves e, f are carried to a point in advance of the plane parts A, B, after which they are . carried forward a short distance. The end a<1> of the lever A is turned down, and the end b<1> of the lever B is turned down and brought back to form a hook g. To remove the inner tube, one edge of the cover is disengaged from the rim by the lever ends a, b, and the air-tube is taken out, with the exception of the short part in the vicinity of the valve stem. The two levers are then held in the one hand so that they are divergent but in the same plane, and the ends a<1>, b<1> are inserted one on each side of the valve stem between the rim and the outer cover, which is thereby levered up, permitting easy withdrawal of the valve stem, the raised parts e, f preventing the edge of the cover from slipping during the levering process. In replacing the cover, part of the edge is levered into position by the lever a, the hook g being inserted between the rim and such readjusted part to retain it in place, while another part of the edge is being levered on.
Patent GB-190724353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sewing Machines
Inventor: STIMPSON ALFRED
Filed: 1907-11-04
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 24,353. Stimpson, A. Nov. 4. Trimming or cutting.-A trimming-blade 2, when in working position, is forward of that shown, and the pawl 14 pivoted on the constantly reciprocating slide 13 engages with the notch 16 in the cutter-bar 11 and reciprocates it. To move the blade out of action, the lever 12 is rotated to bear upon the tail of the pawl 14, and remove it, and thereby allow the spring 17 to move the cutter-bar to the rear. To re-engage the cutter-bar,' the lever is pressed against the end of the bar to bring the notch into position to be re-entered by the pawl. The knife is trough shaped to guide away the cuttings, and is covered by a plate 7 so that it may be used for trimming the lower ply only. The block 13 is operated by the usual cam-lever &c. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 2700, A.D. 1876, No. 26,421, A.D. 1898, and No. 15,344, A.D. 1906.]
Patent GB-190800933-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Harness for Dogs and other Domestic Quadrupeds.
Inventor: PRENDERGAST MABEL MINNIE
Filed: 1908-01-14
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 933. Prendergast, M. M. Jan. 14. Leaders and the like for dogs and other arimals.- A harness for dogs and other domestic animals consists of a length of material representing the figure 8, bent at the point of intersection and arranged on the animal as shown in Fig. 4. The lead D is attached to a ring C, which may connect the straps together where they cross, Fig. 1, or a loop H may be used, the straps being then sewn together as shown in Fig. 2. A slotted plate J may also be used to enable the loop to be formed, Fig. 3. The harness may be made of different pieces of strap instead of only one length.
Patent GB-190803118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Clubs.
Inventor: BARBOUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-02-12
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 3118. Barbour, W. Feb. 12. Golf.-Clubs, with the exception of putters, are constructed so that the power is transmitted through the shaft, or a connexion thereto, to a point of the club head which lies directly behind the normal point of impact and is in a line joiuing the point of impact and the centre of inertia of the club head. Further, the construction is such that the centre of inertia is less than half the diameter of the - ball from the base of the club head. In the case of wooden clubs, this is accomplished by cutting away part of the toe of the club head B and inserting weighting-material C at a position nearer the heel than in ordinary clubs. The shaft A is widened toward the club head, and, if prolonged, covers a point that lies between the point of impact and the centre of inertia. With iron clubs, the shaft is connected with a point of the head by a stay D, or by several stays, or by a web which may be formed by flattening the end of the "hose."
Patent GB-190804580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapour Kettles or Inhalers.
Inventor: LEE ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1908-09-08
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 4580. Lee, R. J. Sept. 8. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Injectors; nozzles. -A bronchitis kettle is provided with a steam jet J playing into a tube A provided with air inlets 0. The diameter of the jet orifice is <1>/35 to <1>/45 of the diameter of the tube A.
Patent GB-190809433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Locking Mechanism for the Cylinder Doors of Carding Engines.
Filed: 1908-05-01
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 9433. Platt Bros. & Co., Marsden, T. R , and Leech, I. May 1. Belt forks, operating. - Relates to locking- mechanism for the main cylinder covers of carding- engines. A ring a having gaps or entrance ways a<2> in its periphery is slotted at a<1> and connected by studs or bolts c to the inner side of the fast pulley so a to be capable of a limited rotation thereon. A sliding bar d carrying a bowl g and a finger f<1> is connected by a crank h and an arm j to the door k. The door can only be opened when the ring a is at rest with a gap a<2> opposite the bowl g. When the door is opened, the finger f<1> prevents the belt from being moved on to the fast pulley. An additional bowl g<1> prevents the belt B from being moved on to the fast pulley when the door is partly closed. A lever m, Fig. 6, pivoted at n and engaging an extension of the stud g' when the door is opened, prevents the door from being closed when the cylinder is slowly revolving during stripping.
Patent GB-190809718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carding Engines.
Inventor: PARKINSON ELLIS
Filed: 1908-05-05
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 9718. Parkinson, E. May 5. Carding - engines. -A wire - covered roller e is mounted, as shown, to work in conjunction with the licker-in b and with the main cylinder a of revolving - flat carding-engines. The neps, broken seed, and such like impurities which have passed the licker-in are cleared from the main cylinder and returned to the licker-in, which deposits them in the dustbox. The roller e is supported in adjustable brackets and covered by a casing h formed with filling-up piece h<1>.
Patent GB-190818807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gravity Escapement Clocks
Inventor: HART JAMES TYETH
Filed: 1908-09-08
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 18,807. Hart, J. T. Sept. 8. Escapements.-In a gravity escapement for a pinwheel A a detent pallet C, having the engaging-spur E and resting against a stop D, is tripped at the end of the stroke of an impellent pallet F with a spur G bearing against the pendulum P. The impellent palletisthen carried back ahead of the pendulum by the pull of the escapewheel through a hinged crook H. On the pendulum touching the impellent pallet, the crook drops clear of the pulling-pin, and the impellentlever is left free to act. The spur E on the detent pallet may be replaced by a finger L which holds up a stopping-lever N, O.
Patent GB-190822271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Magneto Ignition.
Inventor: MILTON JOHN LEWIS
Filed: 1908-10-20
Granted: 1909-11-22
Abstract: 22,271. Milton, J. L. Oct. 20. Gas and like engines, igniting in. In an inductor magneto machine, the carcase is given an approximately cylindrical-shape, and the yokes joining the permanent magnets have a cross-section which varies in proportion to the flux they carry. The soft-iron yokes 16, Fig. 4, have bifurcated polepieces and are stepped at their extremities to receive a series of magnets 24, Fig. 1, the lengths of which decrease from the centre of the machine outwards. The breadth of the yoke is greatest at 29 and decreases outwards, as shown at 30, in proportion to the decrease of flux. The magnets are split longitudinally, as shown in plan in Fig. 3, and have end projections 26 to engage the pile of yoke plates, the whole being secured together by metal bands 27. The inductor is unwound, coils 17 being providedonly on the yoke, the plates of which are secured by screws 18 to the aluminium back plate of the machine which is journaled on the bosses of the bearing in which the inductor shaft runs. The magneto-machine may be combined with an interrupter as described in Specification No. 21,962, A.D. 1909, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Regulating &c.], whereby the generator circuit is completed shortly before the peak of the wave is reached and the circuit is then suddenly broken and re-made, a condenser being charged during the interval. It may also be connected in the primary circuit of an induction coil in parallel with a condenser, between which and the primary coil there is a circuit-breaker.
Patent GB-190825498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Structures or Racks for Storing Clothing and the like in Schools and other Places.
Filed: 1908-11-26
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 25,498. Taylor's Cloak Room Fittings and Engineering Co., and Taylor, J. Nov. 26. Clothes-hanging apparatus.-Relates to structures or racks for storing clothing and the like in schools &c., and comprising hooks mounted on horizontal members made of bar iron or tubing, which is preferably round so as to prevent the accumulation of insects and dirt, the object being to allow more hats, coats, &c. to be stored without overhanging. The arrangement of the hooks is such that the hat limbs form rows of different heights,- the hat limbs of each row alternately projecting from opposite sides of the structure, the lower hat limbs are midway between the upper hat limbs on the same side of the structure, and no bat limb is immediately behind or immediately in front of another hat limb in the same row. When the structure has a single horizontal member a, Fig. 1, hooks b having cast together hat limbs b<1>, b<2> of different heights and having suitable coat limbs b<3>, as shown in Fig. 2, are so secured by bolts c to the member a that the hat limbs b<1> or b<2> alternately project from opposite sides of the structure. The bolt c forms the base of a number carrier or indicator c. In the form shown in Fig. 3, hooks having only one bat limb and one coat limb are secured by bolts to two members a', a<2> so that the hooks d<1>, d<4> project from the front and the hooks d<2>, d<3> project from the back of the structure.
Patent GB-190828261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Caps for Tubular Rivets.
Inventor: JOSCELYNE HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1908-12-28
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 28,261. Joscelyne, H. J. Dec. 23. Rivets.-Caps for tubular rivets as described in Specification No. 15,383, A.D. 1908, are made of two metals, the inner projection b of steel &c. the outer a of copper, brass, &c. with an in-turned flange d which retains the inner part.
Patent GB-190900886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Visual Block Signal Systems for Railways.
Inventor: PRICE HAROLD WILBERFORCE
IPC: B61L3/22
Filed: 1909-01-13
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 886. Price, H. W. Jan. 13. Track apparatus actuating signals on trains.- The stopping-apparatus carried on the train is held from operation by a normally closed electric circuit which includes the engine apparatus and one or the other or both of the track rails ; the signal is fitted with switches which break the electric continuity of the rails when the signal is at danger. As shown in Fig. 1 the track rails 30, 31 are broken by insulations 1, 2, 3, 4. Conductors 7, 8 connect the rails outside these insulations, and these conductors are connected to the insulated portions 5, 6 of the opposite rails by wires 9, 10 and a switch 13, and by wires 11, 12 and a switch 14, respectively. The semaphore S is lowered to "safety" when the track relay R is energized. In the safety position the switches 13, 14 are closed, and the rails are connected so as to avoid a break in the circuit of the train apparatus. In the danger position the switches 13, 14 are open and the track is electrically discontinuous. If either of the insulations 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 fail, the track rails will be connected when the semaphore goes to "safety," and the track relay will be de-energized and the signal put to danger. When the semaphore is at a distance from the rails 5, 6, the switches 13, 14 are arranged near to the rails and are operated by one relay controlled by a switch on the semaphore. To meet the case when the semaphore fails to go to safety when its controlling - relay is de-energized, the switches 13, 14, or the auxiliary relay operating them, may be placed in series with other switches operated by the armature of the semaphore relay. Fig. 5 shows a modification to enable a train to pass in the reverse direction on a uni-direction track. All signals passed by such a train will be at danger, but the operation of the switches 13, 14 is superseded by lengthening the rail 5 ; for though the rails 5 and 6 be disconrected, before the train passes on to the rail 6, the rail 5 will be connected by the wheels of the train to the rail 31. This does not alter the working of the system for normal running.
Patent GB-190901522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Brushes for Cleaning Glasses.
Inventor: BETHSOLD OTTO
Filed: 1909-01-21
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 1522. Bethsold, O. Jan. 21. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Bottle, jar, and like cleaning- brushes.-In hand brushes for cleaning drmking-glasses and of the kind provided with inner and outer brushes for cleaning the inside and outside of the glasses simultaneously, the outer brushes are laterally and longitudinally adjustable. The outer brushes are carried in slots in the arms g, which are carried on a sleeve d sliding on a triangular rod b and held in position by a spring pawl f engaging a rack c.
Patent GB-190908219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cores for Moulding Hollow Concrete Beams, Joists or Columns for Building Purposes.
Inventor: STEWART WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: B28B7/30
Filed: 1908-05-15
Granted: 1909-05-17
Abstract: 8219. Stewart, W. J. May 15, 1908. Moulds.-Relates to means for expanding cores for moulding hollow concrete beams, columns, joists &c. In one form, the core is formed of wood which is expanded by moisture, the ribs 1, 'Figs. 1 and 3, forming the core being retained by a slotted yoke 3 embracing pins &c. 2. Fig. 6 shows a modification in which the ribs 7 are expanded by double wedges 9 connected thereto by dovetail joints 8. Hollow beams of square section with solid ends may be made by using a core of sand which is removed after the concrete has set by blowing or washing it through holes left in the beam.
Patent GB-190916268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dress Fastenings.
Inventor: MURRAY ALEXANDER
IPC: A44B13/00
Filed: 1909-07-13
Granted: 1910-03-31
Abstract: 16,268. Murray, A., and Murray, A. July 13. Fastenings, materials for.-Hooks and eyes are made of bone, mother-of-pearl, or ivory to avoid rusting and tarnishing. The Provisional Specification states that fastenings of the dome or other type may also be made wholly or in part of these materials.