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Patent GB-190704984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Wall and Ceiling Covers.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
Filed: 1907-03-01
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 4984. Coles, S. O. Cowper-. March 1. Ornamenting.-Wall and ceiling coverings are made by electro-deposition on a slowly rotating drum having a plain engraved or embossed surface which may have a slight reciprocating motion in its bearing and arranged in a vat similar to that described in Specification No. 24,904, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Electrolysis]. Paper, canvas, or the like h is unwound from a roll i against the tension of a weighted cord j, and passes thence over a roller m in a vat containing mucilage to the cathode drum a, upon which it is pressed by a roller f under the action of weighted levers g. The metal deposit adheres. to the strip h, and is thus removed from the cathode, a knife o ensuring the separation. The anode c is supported by rods d, and a brush e presses upon the cathode. The solution is removed from the deposit by a steam pipe n', and the electrolyte is agitated by air injected through a pipe n, the air passing through holes in the anode c. If the mucilage is applied to parts only of the strip h, the metal will adhere at these parts only, thus forming a pattern. A second metal may be deposited on the treated strip, for instance a zinc pattern can be deposited on a copper ground by passing the coppered strip under or over a roller covered with a suitable varnish or resist to protect those parts which are not to be coated with zinc.
Patent GB-190710149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Guns
Filed: 1907-05-01
Granted: 1908-05-01
Abstract: 10,149. Hotchkiss Ordnance Co., [BenÚt, L. V., and MerciÚ, H. A.]. May 1. Machine guns. -In a gas - operated gun the reciprocating but n o n - rotary breech - block G, Fig. 1, is formed with interrupted screw-threads g7 adapted to engage with the threads of a " breech- ' nut" E, Fig. 18, which is mounted upon the end of the barrel A and is rotated to unlock and lock the breech by the engagement of a lug E<1> with cams f<4>, f<5>, shown in diagrammatic plan in Fig. 21, on the reciprocating motor piston F, Figs. 1 and 1<a>. Upon discharge, the piston compresses the m a i n - spring K, unlocks the breech, and retracts the striker H by means of a lug F<3>, and finally, a lug F<2> engages with the rear wall of a. slot g<0> in the breech-block G and withdraws the latter. During the rearward movement of the breech-block, a projection h<1> on the striker engages a cam-groove c<0> in the receiver C ; the striker is thereby rotated and the projection h<1> engaged with the breech-block shoulder g<oo> to lock the piston and breech-block together. The piston is returned to its forward position by the reaction of the spring K, and effects the closing of the breech and the discharge of the newly, inserted cartridge. During the locking rotation of the breech-nut E, a cam-surface e<9> formed within it acts upon the end of the extractor and presses the extractor-jaw i into closer engagement with the flange of the cartridge, thus ensuring the positive action of the extractor during the unlocking.
Patent GB-190710461-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cinder Sifter
Inventor: ROBERTS FLORENCE DE PUTRON MAC
Filed: 1907-08-23
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 10,461. MacRoberts, F. de P. Aug. 23. Cinder-sifters.-In a portable cinder-sifter in which a sieve is removably mounted in the upper part of a bucket and oscillated by a handle, the handle C projects through an horizointal slot A cut in the top of the bucket and is hinged to the upper part of the sieve so that it can be turned inside the sieve when the sifter is not in use. The sieve rests on brackets B riveted to the inside of the bucket, and the lower edge of the rim of the lid just clears the top of the sieve.
Patent GB-190710502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hose Couplings.
Inventor: HANNOLD ED JESIE
Filed: 1907-05-06
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 10,502. Hannold, E. J. May 6. Couplings, disconnectible; hose, connecting to other articles.-Relates to readily disconnectible couplings particularly applicable to a pipe and hose coupling between a locomotive and tender. The injector pipe 4 is rigidly connected by means of a screwed collar 3 and set-screw to the male member 1 of the coupling, which it formed with upwardly tapering flanges 7 having curved rear faces 8, and with vertical ribs 10. The face of the member 1 is formed with a groove 11 in which is inserted a compressible gasket 12, about one third of which projects. The hose pipe 28 is secured by a bead 22 and strap 29 to a collar 21 formed on the female member 19, which is provided with flanges 23, 24, the latter tapering towards their lower ends and having their inner faces 25 curved. When the members are placed together, the curved faces 25, 8 bear on each other, the ribs 24 bear on the ribs 10, and the gasket 12 is compressed. Relative vertical movement of the members to. allow for wear or differences of expansion can take place, but accidental disengagement is prevented by a set-screw 15. Rust spaces 9, 26 are provided. A conical strainer 17 is arranged to slide in one of the members.
Patent GB-190714903-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Protecting Plants from Slugs.
Inventor: ANDERSON WILLIAM DUNLOP
Filed: 1907-06-29
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 14,903. Anderson, W. D. June 29. Animals, destroying.-An appliance for protecting plants from slugs consists of a thin ring of copper a soldered to a broad band of zinc A fitted to the stem of the plant. When the body of the slug comes into contact with the two metals, a galvanic current is set up which is sufficient to deter the progress of the animal. The band A may also be made to open out on a hinge.
Patent GB-190715326-A (GB)
Title: Improved Can for Petroleum, Spirits and the like.
Inventor: ASSER GUSTAV
Filed: 1907-07-03
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 15,326. Asser, G. July 3. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Explosions, preventing.-A can for petroleum, spirits, &c. has the nozzle b fitted with an S-shaped siphon c, which is partly cut away at e, e<1> and is provided with a stopper f, the part e, e<1> being higher than the screw-stopper d. An air-pipe h passes through the handle.
Patent GB-190716535-A (GB)
Title: Improved Water-tap.
Inventor: GUEST GEORGE
Filed: 1907-07-19
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 16,535. Guest, G., and Smith, E. July 19. Lift valves; seats. -A lift valve consists of a loose conical valve e fitted in a screwed spindle f and adapted to seat in a conical hole in a removable seat g, which is held in position by a perforated cup d attached to the gland of the valve a.
Patent GB-190717233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Indicating and Recording Speed and Distances.
Inventor: PHILLIPS FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-07-27
Granted: 1908-07-27
Abstract: 17,233. Phillips, F. W. July 27. Speed indicators; odometers; registering observations by instruments; fares, registering.-The distance travelled by a vehicle is registered, a time-distance record made, and an alarm sounded when a predetermined distance has been traversed. The fare earned by a vehicle for hire may also be indicated. Two pointers A', A', indicating the distance and corresponding fare, are operated by a system of gearing b<1>, b<3>, b<4>, b<5>; the wheel b<1> is driven from the vehicle wheel by a reciprocating slide B and pawl b, the pawl being disengaged by suitable means from the floor plate or seat of vehicle. The wheel b<5> actuates another wheel b<6> on the same arbor C to which the pointer A' is attached. Gearing with the wheel b<6> is a wheel b<7> operating a bell E through a lever m<2> so as to sound at each completed mile or fraction of a mile. A projection e\ on the spindle or disk b<8> attached to the wheel b<7>, engages a disk e<2> driving the pointer a<2> by frictional contact. Each pointer is zeroized by means of a lever c<3>, actuated by a common pusher D to make contact with a heart-shaped cam c' ; the pusher is locked by a catch d' to which an indicating- flag may be attached. A cam e<3>, Fig. 6, is also provided to return the bell-operating device to zero, the wheel b<7> being raised out of gear by a lever e<4> and pivoted arm e<5> operated by the pusher D. To make a record of the distance and time, pins m<1> on the wheel b<6> actuate a marker M having a pencil point m adapted to make contact by means of springs f, f<1> with the record paper upon the disk F. This disk receives its motion from a clock H, the paper f being maintained in position by pins and a spring plunger P, Fig. 5, capable of adjustment.
Patent GB-190717753-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Attaching India-rubber Pads to Boots, Shoes and Slippers, and other Objects with which they are used.
Inventor: ZUCHVALOVICZ JOHN
Filed: 1907-08-03
Granted: 1908-08-04
Abstract: 17,753. Zuchvalovicz, J. Aug. 3. Sole and heel protectors.-Protectors for boots and shoes are made of a combination of leather &c. and indiarubber. Perforationsc in the former are united on one side by a channel d, and rubber is moulded with the leather to fill the perforations and the channel and to form a wearing surface b. In a modification, a revolving pad is made by using a single perforation of dovetail section in the leather &c., and moulding the rubber as before.
Patent GB-190720662-A (GB)
Title: Improved Brake Skate with Sand Strewing Device.
Inventor: IRGOLITSCH BRUNO
Filed: 1907-09-17
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 20,662. Irgolitsch, B. Sept. 17. Brakes; sanding rails.-A scotch block or brake slide consists of a wooden body A, Fig. 1, at the back of which is arranged a sand-box. The base a, shown in front elevation in Fig. 3, corresponds to the top of the rail, the outer leg being shortened to escape the fish-plates. The ascending surface has a groove/, shown in plan in Fig. 4, for the wheel flange, and three springs b<1>, b, c hinged to the slider d of the sand-box. The middle spring c is depressed by the wheel and the other two, which are longer than the middle one, are depressed by the brake blocks of the vehicle. When the slider d moves, sand passes through the channel e on to the rails. The base a is partly filled with a solid lubricant to enable the block to commence sliding when the wheel runs on to it. To stop a vehicle, one block is placed on each rail.
Patent GB-190722548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Extracting Waste Corks from Bottles
Inventor: TRAVIS JOHN
Filed: 1907-10-12
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 22,548. Travis, J., and Holwill, H. Oct. 12. Bottles, cleaning.-In a machine for extracting waste corks from bottles, the bottle is held neck downwards, and slightly tilted, in an adjustable holder. The mouth of the bottle is placed in a fixed support f, and the body of the bottle is held by a vertically adjustable bracket g provided with springs i, which press the bottle against a concave seating g<1>. In a modification, shown in Fig. 3, the springs are dispensed with and the bracket is provided with a circular seating-ring g<1>. The extractor consists of a rod b, of triangular section, provided with two sets of double hooks b<2>, b<3> and adapted to be reciprocated by a hand-lever.
Patent GB-190723399-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Treating Animal and Vegetable Matter for the Production of Manure.
Inventor: COLBURN HEBDEN
Filed: 1907-10-23
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 23,399. Colburn, H., and Broadbent, S. G. Oct. 23. Fats and fatty oils.-In the production of manure, fats, &c. from fish offal &c., the comminuted refuse is formed into blocks of a certain size on a special table and wrapped up in canvas. The packages are transferred to the cylinder c, closed by a hinged door v, where they are heated or boiled by steam at high pressure passed in through the pipe g, and compressed before or after the admission of steam actuated by the piston e. The excluded liquids from the packages escape through openings in the floor to the tank h and are subsequently separated and refined in any well-known manner.
Patent GB-190724371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Receptacles for Holding and Dispensing Liquid Soap.
Inventor: GARNETT WILLIAM BOARDMAN
Filed: 1907-11-04
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 24,371. Garnett, W. B. Nov. 14, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Measured quanti. ties, delivering.-In an apparatus for delivering measured quantities of liquid soap, the piston is composed of two disks 9 between which packing-material 10 is interposed.
Patent GB-190726415-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Preparation of Pure Lactic Acid.
Inventor: NOERDLINGER HUGO
Filed: 1907-11-29
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 26,415. Noerdlinger, H., and Noerdlinger, F., [trading as Chemische Fabrik Fl÷rsheim Dr. H. Noerdlinger]. Dec. 1, 1906, - [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lactic acid is obtained in a pure state by distilling off the water from technical lactic acid with the aid of a current of gas under moderate pressure, and subsequently distilling over the lactic acid, also by the aid of a current of gas. It is advisable, although not essential, that the pressure of the current of gas should remain constant throughout. In an example, when technical lactic acid of 57À6 per cent. strength is treated as above, water distils over at 40-80‹ C. Then follows a rise of temperature to about 120-130‹ C., at which, with the aid of a current of gas at moderate pressure, pure,lactic acid of 100 per cent strength can be distilled over.
Patent GB-190808195-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of Milk-coffee Preparation (of Coffee or Coffee-substitutes, Milk and Sugar) in Solid, Dry Form.
Inventor: KLEINHENZ VALENTIN
Filed: 1908-04-13
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 8195. Kleinhenz, V. April 13. Coffee preparations; coffee substitutes.-In the preparation of mixtures of coffee, malt coffee, &c. with milk and sugar in solid form, the milk or sugar is treated to cause it to act as a binding- agent. Sugar solution, which has been concentrated at least to the "blowing-test" and rubbed with a spatula &c., is mixed either with concentrated milk or dried milk dissolved in milk, and with coffee &c., or with dried milk dissolved in coffee extract, or with dried milk and coffee or coffee extract ; or milk, or a solution of dried milk in milk, is concentrated until it responds to the " balling-test," and is then mixed with coffee extract and hot ground sugar.
Patent GB-190808316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Feeding Mechanism for Cigarette Making Machines.
Inventor: FOX CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1908-04-14
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 8316. Fox, C. J. April 14. Cigarette-making machines.-Tobacco is distributed on to the feeding- apron of a cigarette-making machine by means of two or more endless spiked belts, bands, chains, &c., and picker and baffle rolls. The spiked belts &c. B, B' are mounted and arranged below a trough L in the manner shown in Fig. 3, the angle of inclination 'being adjustable by means of screws which cause the rollers D, D' to recede from or approach each other. Picker rolls G, G', rotating in the direction shown by the arrows, are mounted adjacent to the belts in the position shown and distribute the tobacco on to the feeding-apron A. Spiked baffle rolls I, I' are arranged adjacent to the picker rolls and rotate in the opposite direction thereto. The spiked belts may consist of chains, the links of which carry cross-bars prodded with rows of pins B<x>. The speed of the feeding-apron A may be varied by means of the friction disks S, T, the latter of which is mounted on a shaft T' and controlled by a screwed rod U. The spiked belt, picker rolls, and baffle rolls are driven by worm-wheels, sprocket chains P, and the crossed belt J respectively.
Patent GB-190811966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Boundary Fences.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1908-06-02
Granted: 1909-06-02
Abstract: 11,966. Willis, P. R. J., [Reynolds, J. A.]. June 2. Fencing.-The corner posts of wire and other fencing are provided with struts capable of adjustment to compensate for any inward movement. The post is provided with a ring 1, Figs. 1 and 2, and formed with projections 6 running parallel to the planes of the wires. The struts are tubular and are formed in two parts 10, 11 connected by a turn-buckle consisting of a body part 13, a stud 14 engaging the lower half, and a screw 12 engaging a threaded bush 15, Fig. 3, or the interior of the part 10. The parts 10, 11 are adapted to engage the studs 6 and studs 8 formed on earth plates 9. The parts 10, 11 may be made solid and the ends reduced to engage depressions in the ring and the earth-plate. Any movement from the vertical due to the sinking of the anchor plate is corrected by the turn-buckles 13.
Patent GB-190813811-A (GB)
Title: A Process to Extract Yeast from Waste Liquors of Breweries and Distilleries so as to render such Liquors suitable for Treatment by any Process of Sewage Disposal.
Inventor: HAMPTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-06-30
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 13,811. Hampton, W. June 30. Foul waters, treating bacteriological processes precipitating. -Yeast is separated centrifugally from the waste liquors of breweries and distilleries, the effluent obtained being suitable for septic, bacterial, or precipitation treatment. A suitable substance, such as sand, sawdust, brewers' or distillers' waste or spent grain, aud waste or spent hops, is placed in the cage before the delivery of the liquid and formed into a filtering layer by rotation. Some of the above materials may be mixed with the liquid before treatment.
Patent GB-190814235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Controlling Locks for Railway Waggons.
Inventor: DIKBUCH LEWEK
Filed: 1908-07-04
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 14,235. Dikbuch, L. July 4. Seal fastenings.-A fastening-device for the door of railway wagons is fitted with a sheet of paper which is perforated on setting the lock, and is torn firstly by hand to obtain access to the bolt, and secondly by the releasing movement of the bolt. The fastening-hook d is secured by a projection e on the spring-pressed latch b, which carries a plate having spikes u. A hinged frame h, fastened by a spring catch l which is released by movement of the bolt b, clamps a sheet of paper on to a cover-plate f, through which the spikes u project so as to perforate the paper. The bolt is operated by breaking the paper to obtain access to the handle A, any movement of the bolt being indicated by the paper being torn by the spikes u in a manner distinguishable from an accidental tear. A protecting casing is formed with guides in which the way-bill is placed.
Patent GB-190814947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lead Pencil Protectors.
Inventor: MOSTER EDMUND
Filed: 1908-07-14
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 14,947. Moster, E., and Moster, M. July 14. Pencil-point protectors.-A. pencil-point protector w is constructed of an elastic material, preferably celluloid, and consists of a cone b, c the generating line of which is curved relatively to the axes of the protector.
Patent GB-190820247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Positive-feed Lubricators.
Inventor: MCGREGOR ROBERT
Filed: 1908-09-26
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 20,247. McGregor, R. Sept. 26. Lubricating-pumps.-A multiple-delivery lubricator comprises a pump which delivers oil from a container in excess to a chamber supplying a number of feed pumps, the excess overflowing from the chamber to the container. Oil from a container A<3> passes through a strainer C<3> and grooves C', and is forced by a pump B<2> past a valve C into a chamber A', the excess from which overflows into the container A<3> through an opening J, which is of predetermined size or is provided with a regulating - valve H. The chamber A' supplies a number of drip-feeds D<3> fitted with regulating-valves D', from which the oil is forced hy pumps D<1>, past valves E<3>, E', to outlets G. The pumps B, E' are actuated by eccentrics or by one long eccentric A on a shaft A<1> provided with a driving-pulley A<2>, the return strokes being effected by springs B<1>, E<2>, Each pump E<1> with its valves E<3>, E<4>, is formed in one casting with a spigot part G<1> secured by a set-screw G<3> in the lower part of a casing which forms an oil bath G<2> for the parts of the pumps. The use of the valve H provides a uniform flow of oil under varying temperature and viscosity, for with increased viscosity of the oil the capacity of the valve is reduced and the pressure in the chamher A<4> rises.
Patent GB-190822944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chaff Bagging Apparatus.
Filed: 1908-10-28
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 22,944. Clayton & Shuttleworth, and Cook, W. Oct. 28. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Sifting and separating chaff.-In an apparatus for treating and bagging chaff, the cut chaff passes to a blower a over a mouth i formed with a slit or opening k through which is drawn a current of air sufficient to prevent chaff falling through, but not such as to prevent the dropping through of stones &c. Chaff entering the fan a is blown up a spout f against a curved riddle c. Dust passes through the riddle and is collected at a spout d ; the finished chaff falls to spouts e and is bagged. To prevent choking of the fan a or bagger b, a relief valve may be placed on the bagger b or spout f.
Patent GB-190825729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shoe-upper Lacing Machines.
Filed: 1908-11-28
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 25,729. Wells, C. S., Darnill, W. W., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. Nov. 28. Uppers. - To return downwardly - displaced needles, in a shoe-upper lacing-machine as described in Specification No. 7013, A.D. 1906, into operative position, the work-adjuster 178 is forced upwards by a cam A on the needle-carrier, so that it accompanies the needles in their upward movement, and presses any needle, that has been bent downwards, into line with the others. The upward movement of the adjuster 178 is obtained by a bell-crank lever 179 having a roller B, which rides over the incline A as the work-carrier rises. Grooves are formed on the end of the adjuster to engage the needles. In cases where needles may be displaced upwards, the adjuster is given a slight extra movement to bend all the needles slightly upwards. In modifications, the needles are gripped either singly or all together by jaws which move them into position.
Patent GB-190826790-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Implements for use in Cleaning Knives
Inventor: ELDRIDGE HOWARD
Filed: 1908-12-10
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 26,790. Eldridge, H. Dec. 10. Knives, cleaning &c.-The device consists of a flexible tube or sheath a placed between two boards, the upper one of which is provided with a powder box c. The material of the tube or sheath tapers from one end to the other, thus allowing its walls to approach closely at the further end so as to clean effectively the thin end of the knife-blade. At this end the pressure between the boards is supplied by an india-rubber or like band e, and at the other end by the hand. The opening in the sheath, which is flared for cleaning the bolster of the knife, can be closed by a hinged flap f.
Patent GB-190900621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calculating Machines.
Inventor: DREYFUS ARMAND ALBERT ABRAHAM
Filed: 1909-01-11
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 621. Dreyfus, A. A. A., and Levy, A. H. V. Jan. 11. Adding and subtracting- apparatus for monetary values.-Relates to disk machines for adding or subtracting a series of numbers or money values. The base-plate 1 is dishshaped and has a series of numbers 1-100 arranged round its raised edge, corresponding w i t h a similar s e r i e s on the movable disk 3, which is notched to enable a stylus to rotate it. Pivoted upon the disk 3, and adapted to rotate with it, is an arm 12 having at its outer end a star-wheel 15 engaging one of the circular series of holes 11 in the disk 3. Upon a complete rotation of the disk, this wheel engages a plate 7 fixed to the base-plate 1, and is rotated to enter the next hole 11 so that its pointer 17 is directed to the next number of the s e r i e s, thereby indicating hundreds. When a d d i n g money values, a machine of similar construction but graduated for pence, shillings, and pounds is employed, in conjunction with a machine as described above for the higher orders of pounds.