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Patent GB-190717500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Decorative Articles or Announcement or Advertising Devices and to an Improved Method of or Means for Producing the same.
Inventor: WILLIAMSON JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-07-31
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 17,500. Williamson, J., and Williamson, A. July 31. Ornamenting glass.-Glass letters or patterns are made by covering previously worked or unworked glass with a rubber or other sandblast-resisting stencil, and exposing to the action of a sand blast until all the unprotected part is removed. The letters &c. are cemented to a base of glass, marble, granite, or similar material. The base may be smooth, or may be roughened or formed with an intaglio pattern corresponding with the letter by means of the sand blast. If the intaglio pattern is made slightly larger than the decorative glass a, the small V-shaped spaces g formed are filled with cement f. Specification No. 6270, A.D. 1907, is referred to.
Patent GB-190721182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in T-squares.
Inventor: WERNER EMIL
Filed: 1907-09-24
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 21,182. Werner, E. Sept. 24. Squares; protractors.-The blade 14 is secured by screws &c. 15 to lugs 13 on a split expansion ring 4 fitting into an annular member 3 integral with the straight-edge 2. By turning the handle 11 so that the conical part 7 of the spindle 8 engaging at its other end a projection 10 on the ring 4 moves outward, the ring is allowed to contract, and the blade can then be set at any angle and be held fixed by reversing the rotation of the handle and tightening up the ring. A pin 23 is engaged by a recess 22 in a resilient plate 19 pivoted at 20 to the ring 4 to hold the blade at right-angles to the straight-edge, and a projection 24 on the plate engaging the ring 3 helps to retain the blade when in other positions.
Patent GB-190722572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Sanding Gear for Tramway or Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: CUMMINS MARK
Filed: 1907-10-14
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 22,572. Cummins, M. Oct. 14. Sanding rails.-To prevent the down tube a of the sanding-gear in tramway or railway vehicles from being blocked by wet sand, a coil spring b, Fig. 1, is inserted and is allowed to extend to scrape the sides of the tube at each operation of the sand valve h. The spring b abuts above against a fixed shoulder inside the tube, and rests below on a shoulder of a plunger c having two studs c<x> sliding in slots a<x>. Two rods d, one connected to each stud c<x>, are operated from a pedal n and connecting-rod l by means of bell-crank levers g, levers j from which the valve h is simultaneously operated, and a pivoted lever k. In a modification, the tube a is of canvas, which is compressed and extended with the spring b. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which an inclined sliding valve h<1> is placed at the bottom of the tube a, and the spring b is replaced by a rod a<2> carrying forks a'. The rod a<2 >is connected to the valve h' by a pin and horizontal slot, so that, when the valve h<1> is opened, the rod a<2> rises in the tube and the forks a<1> scrape and clean the sides of the tube.
Patent GB-190722850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Indicating Thermometers.
Filed: 1907-10-16
Granted: 1908-10-16
Abstract: 22,850. Nalder Bros. & Thompson, and Nalder, F. H. Oct. 16. Thermometers. - In thermometers of the Wheatstonebridge type, variation of the source f of electromotive force is allowed for by using a moving- coil galvanometer with a controlling- coil e connected directly to the battery &c. f on the same spindle as, and at right-angles to the moving coil e<1>. The bridge is in balance for the most important temperature to be measured, and the galvanometer is calibrated in terms of the temperature. To get increased sensitiveness, two opposite arms of the bridge may be exposed to the source of heat. Fig. 4 illustrates a means of testing successively the temperatures at a number of distant points, by putting coils at these points into a bridge as the fourth arm. As shown, the coils S', S<2>, S<3>, R', &c. at the distant points are arranged in groups of three. The switches h, i are geared up and work together, the handle i<1> making one complete revolution while the handle h<1> makes one step. In this way one group is selected, the components of the group are put in circuit successively, and then the next group is brought in. Specification No. 6890, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Regulating &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190724807-A (GB)
Title: Electric Furnace.
Inventor: VIEL EMILIEN ALPHONSE OMER
Filed: 1907-11-08
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 24,807. Viel, E. A. O. Nov. 8. Electric furnaces.-An arc furnace for fusing metals or reducing oxides, such as those of aluminium, chromium, magnesium, and silicon, has a special electro-magnetic arrangement for deflecting the arc. Two soft-iron cores g, cooled by water circulation and having coils h on one or both, are contained in recesses in the furnace body a. The cores are bolted to an iron casing b, with which they form a magnetically conductive mass. The body a is preferably lined with carbon, and has opposite apertures c lined with insulating-material, to receive horizontal electrodes, and charging and discharging openings o, p. The electrodes are carried by sliding supports, adjustable by screws.
Patent GB-190724951-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Drying Apparatus to be used more particularly for Drying Starch and Starchy Products
Inventor: DURYEA CHESTER BURNELL
Filed: 1907-11-11
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 24,951. Duryea, C. B. Nov. 11. Drying - kilns. - Hot-air currents in a drying-kiln for starch &c. are automatically reversed at intervals. The kiln 1, provided with rails 2, 3 by which trucks carrying the starch can be introduced, is provided with openings 4 in its floor communicating with tapered air-passages 5, 6, and openings 11 in its sides communicating with vertical ducts 12 opening into passages 13,16. The passages 13, 5, 6, 16 , communicate by passages 14, 9, 9<1>, 17 with an air - inlet main 7, and by passages 15, 10, 10<1>, 18 with an exhaust main 8. The mains 7, 8 are connected with a fan 32 and heating-apparatus. In the passages 14, 15, &c. are valves so connected with each other that, when the. passages 15, 9, 9<1>, 18 are open, the others are closed, and conversely. The valves are actuated by a cam 28. The openings 4, 11 are regulated by means of shutters 36, 37, which can be adjusted and held in position by set-screws.
Patent GB-190801433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Number and like Plates for Motor Vehicles and the like
Inventor: SEAVEY HARRY RANDALL
Filed: 1908-01-21
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 1433. Seavey, H. R. Jan. 21. Number-plates.-A support for number and like plates for motor vehicles &c. comprises a detachable banger B, adapted to maintain a fixed relation to its support and to be adjustably secured to the vehicle, and provided with a lining d to prevent the plate X from rattling. The lining is prolonged to form a strap D, Fig. 2, which is passed round a bar of the vehicle and secured by a nut E, bolt F, and plate G overlapping the end of the strap. A series of holes d<11> are provided on the strap to suit various sizes of bars. In a modification, shown in Fig. 8, the hanger is directly bolted to the vehicle. The plate or washer G closes the opening of the hanger and prevents the plate from jumping off.
Patent GB-190808203-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means and Apparatus for Preventing the Pitting and Corrosion of the Tail-end Shafts of Marine Engines, and for Lubricating the same.
Inventor: BROWN GEORGE WEST
Filed: 1908-04-13
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 8203. Brown, G. W. April 13. Shafts and shafting.-To prevent pitting and corrosion of the propeller shafts of marine engines oil is supplied to the stern tube. An oil reservoir B, fitted with a charging-cock F and a gauge G, is connected at its upper and lower ends to the stern tube A by pipes C fitted with cocks D. Sea water which leaks past the bearing into the tube A runs to the lower part of the vessel B, and displaces oil which rises into the tube A by the upper pipe. The water is drawn off at intervals by a cock E.
Patent GB-190817759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heat Treating and Quenching Alloyed Steels.
Inventor: CHURCHWARD JAMES
Filed: 1908-08-24
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 17,759. Churchward, J. Aug. 24. Annealing; tempering.-A hard and tough steel alloy is produced by subjecting the metal to a series of heatings of successively decreasing maximum temperature, the first heat being carried to a little below either the segregating point or the retardation point of the alloying metal having the highest segregating point, and each successive heat being carried to a corresponding temperature with regard to one of the alloying metals ; the mass is quenched or rapidly cooled after each heating. If a plate has a higher percentage of carbon on one side than on the other, it may be taper-heated, either the hard or the tough face being protected. If the face of the plate is to be extremely hard, the plate is finally taper-heated from the carbon face to a temperature of at least the retardation point of manganese and then quenched.
Patent GB-190820683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loose Sheet Books or Binders, or Paper Files.
Inventor: JAY EDGAR
Filed: 1909-03-30
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 20,683. Jay, E. March 30, 1909. Filing papers &c.-A loose-leaf book, of. the kind in which the papers are filed on posts d having a sliding locking-bar f operated by a key h, is provided with a back of the kind in which the covers a are connected to the back-board b by double joints b<1>, b<2>. The construction enables the covers to be readily opened or closed, and allows the sheets to lie flat when the book is opened either in the locked or the unlocked condition of the binder. The posts d may be curved or may be formed with a knuckle-joint.
Patent GB-190820863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to Disengaging Gear for Ships' Boats.
Inventor: MUSGRAVE ERNEST
IPC: B63B23/18
Filed: 1908-10-03
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 20,863. Musgrave, E. Oct. 3. [Cognate Application No. 807, A.D. 1909, dated Jan. 13.] Boat raising, lowering, and disengaging gear.-The chocks E are of the scissor type, and the pivots G are guided in slots H of brackets F. Gripes L are attached to the arms E of the chocks, the free ends of the gripes being provided with slip-links M. When the gripes are released, the chocks collapse and fall away from the boat, the shorter arms I sliding outwardly in guides J. The slip-links of one or more boats may be released simultaneously by means of a deck line P provided with branch lines Q.
Patent GB-190822850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Leaf-turners.
Inventor: MORAND ARMAND
Filed: 1908-10-27
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 22,850. Morand, A. Oct. 27. Leaf - turners.- Relates to that class of leaf-turners in which mechanical means are provided for first bulging a leaf, secondly engaging the bulged leaf and turning it over, and thirdly for retaining the the leaf when turned over. The apparatus may be supported on a stand comprising a desk B, and a pedestal A with legs 15; a rail 16 and horizontal rails 18, 19 are secured to the rear face of the desk. An arm 20 is pivoted on the rail 18 and is connected by means of a pin and slot to a sliding bolt 23 and also by a link 33 to a block 32 connected to a wire 34 actuated by a pedal 37. A rocker 25, Fig. 10, is pivoted to a bracket 26 and also to the bolt 23 and to a slotted rod 27, guided in its movement by pins 29, 30 and carrying a block 31 of rubber &c., by means of which the leaves of music are bulged. At the centre of the upper edge of the desk is a bracket 38 in which is pivoted a stud 39 supporting an arm 40 to the end of which is pivoted a finger 41. A guide, consisting of a bent rod, is pivoted in the arm 40 and is bent on one side as at 42 into a circular form and on the other is turned upwards and engages a link 44 pivoted to one end of the finger 41. The curved part 42 of the rod terminates in a knob and passes through an eye in a rod 46 secured to the block 32. The stud 39 is adapted to be rotated by means of a rod 49 pivoted thereto by means of a pin 50 and actuated by a rocking lever 48 pivoted to the stand and connected by means of a pivoted rod 52 to a rod 54 which extends through an opening in the pedal and terminates in a head 56 which is engaged by the pedal subsequently to the operation of the wire 34. The rod 49 partly encircles the pin 39 so that on the depression of the pedal the pin is rotated through nearly 180 degrees. In order to retain each leaf as it is turned over, a finger 58 is pivoted upon the front of the desk and normally held in engagement therewith by a spring but is adapted to be rocked, so as to receive a leaf beneath it, by means of wire 60 connected to the arm 48. A spring 61 is provided to return the arm 40 to normal position. In order to hold a loose sheet of music in position for turning, a rod 63 split to a point near its upper end is mounted in bearings and provided with a nut upon its tapered lower end for the purpose of clamping a sheet of music. In the application of the apparatus to pianos, the standard is replaced by a tube passing to one side of the piano and back to a centrally-placed pedal or by a tube passing down within the piano casing to a pedal. The succession of operations is as follows : A leaf is bulged by the rubber 31, and the rod 42 is rocked so that the finger 41 engages behind the leaf ; the leaf is then turned over by the rotation of the pin 39 and is received beneath the rocking finger 58.
Patent GB-190822854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Methods of Impregnating Wood.
Inventor: REILLY PETER CELESTINE
Filed: 1908-10-27
Granted: 1909-10-27
Abstract: 22,854. Reilly, P. C. Oct. 27. Wood, treating for preserving &c. - Wood is treated to preserve it from decay and to render it waterproof and antiseptic throughout its entire body by impregnating it with coal-tar from which the free carbon has been removed. The method of preparing this substance is described in Specification No. 22,853, A.D. 1908. Any known method of impregnatiog wood with preservative compositions is employed. The coal-tar, when separated from free carbon, may be mixed with creosote oil, or zinc chloride, or copper sulphate, or mercury bichloride, in order to increase its antiseptic character.
Patent GB-190827117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Card Retainers or Compressors as used in Index Card Drawers and the like, also a Corrugated Bottom to the Channel in the Bottom of the Drawer for the said Compressor.
Filed: 1908-12-14
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 27,117. Ely, C., and Milners' Safe Co. Dec. 14. Filing papers &c.-A card-retainer or compressor for index-card drawers &c. consists of a \/-spring a, Fig. 3, of thin flat steel attached to a lever d of steel, which is curled up at f to bear at i against the top of a channel g in the bottom of the drawer and is tapered on its vertical portion underneath the V-spring a so as to grip the edges j of the slot at the top of the channel g when the front of the V-spring is pressed backwards by the cards h, the whole device turning about the point i as a fulcrum. In a modification, shown in Fig. 5, the vertical sides of the lever d do not grip the edges j of the slot, a heel l being formed instead to engage transverse corrugations k in the bottom of the channel g. The face of the V-spring a is turned up at b, and the back is stiffened by curling over three of its edges. The retainer is loosened by pressing forward the top of the back.
Patent GB-190900323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Talking Machines.
Inventor: WAWRINA EDUARD
Filed: 1909-01-06
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 323. Wawrina, E. Jan. 6. Friction-relay sound-boxes. -In a frictionrelay device for augmenting the sounds reproduced from a gramophone, the sound-box diaphragm 3 is connected with the stylus bar 4 by a cord 2 wound once or twice round a constantly rotating frictional rod 1. The ends of the cord 2 are wound round pulleys 6, 7. The frictional rod 1 is rotated from the main driving-means by shafts 12, 14 connected by a band 21 within the tone-arm support, and a telescopic shaft 16 provided with universal joints 15, 18. A fly-wheel 5 is secured on the frictional rod 1. A rubber block 8 between the stylus rod 4 and the diaphragm 3 damps the free oscillations of the stylus rod.
Patent GB-190900873-A (GB)
Title: Piece of Furniture consisting of a Bureau, Dressing Table or the like Fitted with Coin Freed Delivering Apparatus combined with an Advertising Device.
Inventor: FERRARI ASTERIO
IPC: G07F9/02
Filed: 1909-01-13
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 873. Ferrari, A. Jan. 13. Furniture combined with coin-freed apparatus &c.-Relates to articles of furniture for use in hotels &c. which are fitted with coinfreed delivery devices for stamps, post cards, &c., and also with mirrors, thermometers, clocks, and other articles, and consists in using a bureau, dressing-table, or similar article of furniture designed to harmonize with the other furniture in the room. On the bureau &c. A are arranged an alarm clock f, letter scales h, a compass g, a barometer i, an endless display band c<3> of advertisements or pictures, and coinfreed delivery mechanisms.
Patent GB-190904366-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of, and Means for, Preventing the Drying of Paint on Paint-brushes.
Inventor: KASSENBROCK WILHELM
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 1909-02-22
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 4366. Kassenbrock, W. Feb. 22. Brush -cleaners; drying of paint brushes, preventing.-Consists in means for preventing the drying of paint on, and for cleaning, paint brushes by storing them in an hermetically closed receptacle in which a solvent of paint is volatitised. Fig. 1 shows an elevation of the device, partly in section. The brushes are placed on wire-gauze shelves d, m in a case divided into compartments with separate doors b provided with spring hinges c. A removable receptacle i contains the solvent, and the drippings from the brushes are caught by removable trays e, n. The brushes are wiped on a removable grating q, carried on an external trough o containing a receptacle r for paint drippings.
Patent GB-190905125-A (GB)
Title: A Hair Tonic.
Inventor: THOMAS ELIZA EMILY
IPC: A61Q5/02
Filed: 1909-03-03
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 5125. Thomas, E. E. March 3. Hair washes and the like.-A hair tonic is formed of 2¢ oz. of ammonia, 1“ oz. of borax, and 110 grains of camphor, these ingredients being prepared for use by the addition of hot water and, when required for washing, soap.
Patent GB-190908582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transmitters for Wireless Telegraphy.
IPC: H01T9/00
Filed: 1909-04-08
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 8582. Marconi, G., and Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co. April 8. [Addition to 20,119/07.] Rotary interrupters.-In an apparatus for producing high-frequency electrical oscillations for wireless telegraphy of the type described in the parent Specification in which the gap between two electrodes, which may be in slow rotation, is rapidly bridged by projections on a disk rotating at high speed, these projections g are made of springy construction and make actual contact with the electrodes, so that the circuit is completed without the necessity for any sparking.
Patent GB-190909242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Optical Electromagnetic Speed-indicators.
Inventor: HENWOOD JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: G01P3/14
Filed: 1909-04-19
Granted: 1910-06-20
Abstract: 9242. Henwood, J. W. April 19. Optical-projection apparatus. - In electric speed indicators of the vibrating-tongue type, the tongues C are bent at the ends C<6> to cover normally the numbers on a translucent scale F, and they are arranged in circular form, the pole-pieces D' of the exciting - magnets being shaped to correspond as shown in Fig. 1. The figure uncovered may be projected upon a translucent screen by means of a lamp I, an annular concave mirror M, and a series of lenses H, Fig. 5. An enlarged image may be produced on a screen K by the employment of a second concave mirror N and a convex mirror O. Where the range of speed is large, two series of tongues and mirrors are employed.
Patent GB-190910486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coking Ovens, Retorts or the like.
Inventor: SCHNIEWIND FREDERIC WILLIAM CH
IPC: C10B25/04
Filed: 1909-05-03
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 10,486. Schniewind, F. W. C. May 3. Doors sand lids; charges, compressing. - Lids for coke ovens, retorts, or the like are combined with a follower 9 of refractory material, which rests upon, compresses, and falls with, the charge, and also substantially fills the upper portion of the retort so as to prevent the accumulation of gas. The follower is either attached to, or slidably connected with, the metal cover-piece 10. The bottom doors are of troughshape, and are fitted with upwardly - extending projections.
Patent GB-190910587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutch Mechanism for Coupling Shafts and the like.
Inventor: FLAISSIER LOUIS ISIDORE MAURIC
IPC: F16D13/04
Filed: 1909-05-04
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 10,587. Flaissier, L I. M. May 4, 1908, [Convention date] Clutches, friction.-Relates to friction clutches of the type in which an auxiliary clutch is employed to connect the driving power with the operating-means of the main clutch. Carried on an extension x of the shaft A is a loose screwed rod C provided with a cone or other clutch G adapted to be engaged by a similar clutch H, turning with the shaft B and operated by a spring- pressed sliding collar P which pivotally engages a lever L pivoted to the cone &c. H and to a rod M. The main clutch, which may be of the plate, cone, or other type, is operated by levers K one arm of each of which is pivoted on the extension x, the other arm being slightly inclined on either side of a central notch which is engaged by a roller J on a lug on a nut I engaging the rod C. A drum D is attached to the rod C by a coiled spring E and to the extension x by an oppositely coiled spring F. When the collar P is moved inwards, a collar O carried by the rod M engages the bevelled ends of the levers K, thus releasing the rollers J from their notches, and at the same time the rod C is rotated by the cones &c. G, H so that the rollers J move along the inclined parts of the rods K and bring the main clutch into engagement. On return of the collar P, the rollers J are returned to their positions in the notches by the action of the springs E, F. On moving the cone H from full to light contact with the cone G, the lever K moves outwards pressing the rod M longitudinally so that the lever L presses the cone H more firmly against the cone G, a condition of partial drive between the main clutch members being thus established. To prevent shock, springs may be inserted between the nut I and the lugs carrying the rollers J, the rod C and nut being preferably formed with a reversible thread. The drum D may be carried by a shaft geared by reducing gearing to the shaft C, and in this case the springs E, F may be replaced by a single spring. The displacement of the nut I may be lessened by reducing the rotation of the rod C by means of a helical wheel and endless screw or other ordinary gearing, in which case the levers K may be dispensed with. Instead of the levers and nut, a cam mounted on a shaft geared to the rod C may be employed to compress the plates &c., the collar O bearing directly or indirectly on this cam or on an auxiliary cam on the same shaft.
Patent GB-190914142-A (GB)
Title: Improved Gaseous or Hydraulic and the like Presses.
Inventor: CRAWFORD WALTER WILLIAM
IPC: B30B15/00
Filed: 1909-06-16
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 14,142. Crawford, W. W. June 16. Steam and other fluid-pressure presses.-An hydraulic, gaseous, or compressed-air press is provided with a reservoir A which moves in an annular chamber B filled with mercury, and forces up a block D towards a stationary block G when pressure fluid is supplied through a pipe K. The pressure of the fluid used is balanced bv the vertical mercurial column. A relief valve M is connected to the delivery pipe I and the inlet pipe K.