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Patent GB-190629625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Relief Valves or Traps
Inventor: PICKELS WILLIAM DOBSON
Filed: 1906-12-29
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 29,625. Pickels, W. D. Dec. 29. Steam traps.-Relates to water relief valves or traps principally employed upon steam systems to discharge the water of condensation. A casing 1, Fig. 1, is provided with a removable cap, and contains a float 7 which controls the discharge valve 6. The valve seat 5 is located in a conical fitting, as shown, below the bottom of the casing so that the valve is guided on to its seat when closing. The valve and float are guided at the top bv a guide pin 9. The bottom of the casing preferably slopes to the centre so that any solid matter will be readily discharged. In a modification, shown in Fig. 3, the valve is fitted with stirrers 10 to agitate the water, the float being fitted with wings 11 on which the liquid impinges as it enters by a tangential inlet 3 so that the valve is rotated. In the construction shown in Fig. 5, the top of the float is entirely closed, and the float is loosely guided by lugs 12. Air vent tubes 14 are provided on the hollow valve stem, as shown ; these also serve to agitate the liquid so that solid matter is not allowed to collect at the bottom of the casing.
Patent GB-190707306-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Apparatus for Bleaching or Dyeing Flax, Hemp and like Yarns.
Inventor: QUERN JOHN DAWSON
Filed: 1907-03-27
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 7306. Quern, J. D. March 27. Bleaching ; dyeing. - Flax, hemp, or like yarn is bleached or dyed in a tank into which the various liquids used are pumped in proper sequence, in order to obviate the necessity for transferring the yarn from one vessel to another. The yarn is placed in trays b in a tank a provided with a four-way tap g. The bleaching-liquor, if the yarn is to be bleached, is contained in the tank h, and acid or other liquid is contained in the tank i. The bleaching-liquor is pumped up the pipes k<1>, k<2> into the tank a, whence it is returned to the tank h by the pipe h<1>. Water is then pumped into the tank a from the tank i, and after this has been run off through the pipe j, acid solution is pumped into the tank a from the vessel i. The acid is drawn off, and the yarn is washed with water, and then treated with a solution of sodium carbonate from the tank i, and again washed. The yarn is again treated with bleaching-liquid and acid, and finally is finished by means of soap and blue. The trays on which the yarn is placed may be connected together by locking, bands and the whole supported by hooks to enable the trays to be raised and lowered.
Patent GB-190710293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Trolley Heads of Electric Tramcars and the like.
Inventor: COLLINS CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-05-03
Granted: 1908-06-03
Abstract: 10,293. Collins, C. W., Hayes, W. J., and Watson, F. W. May 3. Electric tramways on the overhead - conductor system. Collectors for electricity. Sockets for trolly heads are made in two parts hinged together at c and held in alinement by a spring catch g which, if the trolly wheel jumps the wire, is released by the engagement of a lever e with any obstruction, thus allowing the trolly head to fall down about the hinge without encountering the obstruction or becoming detached. The catch may be arranged to be released by a sliding movement of the head if the lever misses the obstruction, an inclined lug h on a sliding part of the head being arranged to release the spring catch g. The device is preferably constructed as an intermediate fitting which can be introduced between the ordinary head a and the pole b.
Patent GB-190716771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sofa-beds.
Inventor: LANTHEN ERNST EUGEN
Filed: 1907-07-22
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 16,771. Lanthen, E. E. July 22. Bedsteads; sofas.-A sofa convertible into a bed comprises a box 2 provided with a removable seat 16, and a back 1 connected to the box by links 3, 4, arranged as -shown in Fig. 1, so that the point of attachment to the back of the link 4 is below that of the link 3. By this arrangement, the back may be swung down to rest on the box 2, its lower part resting on the rear edge of the latter and being supported in that position by a leg folding into a recess hidden by an ornamental cover 14. Extensions 5 slidable in grooves in the back are provided with end pieces 6, connected to the extensions by links 7 pivoted at 8 and 9 and having folding legs 10. The end pieces 6 are folded normally against the back of the sofa. The removable seat 16 is provided with legs 18 for use as a separate bed, and has sliding extensions 17.
Patent GB-190717244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments for Sewing Machines more particularly for use in Sewing Collars and the like.
Inventor: FENWICK ALBERT DIXON
Filed: 1907-07-27
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 17,244. Fenwick, A. D., and Norwood, C. July 27. Sewing-machines, guiding materials in.-Modifications in work-guiding attachments of the kind described in Specification No. 14,562, A.D. 1907, for machines particularly for use in sewing collars &c. comprise the mounting of the double hook gauge b, Figs. 1 and 2, and the guide e in close proximity to the bed-plate a. The gauge b has bevelled edges sliding in dovetailed grooves in the guides c, and similarly with the guide e in its fixed guide e<1>. The gauge b and guide e are geared together by racks and a pinion f, so that they are moved into operative position alternately by the movement of the handle h. The cross-bar g is pivoted at one end g<1>, and by means of a slot g<2> is capable of slight movement at the other end to adjust the gauge b and vary the distance of the stitching from the edge of the work. An additional hooked guide j<3> is secured by a set-screw and slot to the bed-plate. The guiding-flange on the lower surface of the presser-foot d is cut away to a point at the back of the needle hole d<4> to allow of easy manipulation at sharp curves and angles of the work. An adjustable back stop or gauge k for the end of the collar is provided on the bed-plate, and a further adjustable corner stop l is mounted on the back stop. In a modified form, the opposite simultaneous motions of the guide e and the gauge b are obtained by mounting them between two outer guides c, Fig. 6, and an inner guide m<1> with fixed cross-pieces m. The handle h is pivoted on the gauge b, and is connected to the guide e by a link p. Upon actuation, the handle h bears against the cross-piece m, actuates the gauge b against the action of a spring o, and moves the guide e oppositely.
Patent GB-190718120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding or Crushing Mills.
Inventor: LUTJENS JACOB
Filed: 1907-08-09
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 18,120. Lutjens, J. Aug. 9. Ball mills.-The inlets and outlets of a ball mill for grinding flour are arranged so that the load is equally distributed in the drum. The drum b, Fig. 1, is fed equally at both ends a, a<2>, and the outlets c are arranged at the central part of the drum, the coarse particles not passing the surrounding sieve d<1>, d<2> being returned to the drum by inlets e<1>, e<2> at its ends. The perforated drum d<1>, d<2> is longer than the grinding-drum b and tapers outwards from the centre towards its ends. Fig. 3 shows the arrangement duplicated, the grinding. drum b being provided at about its central part with additional inlets e<3> for part of the siftings, and the outlets c<1>, c<2> arranged about midway between the inlets e<3> and the ends of the drum.
Patent GB-190718620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boats and the like.
Inventor: GEISENBERGER EDMOND
Filed: 1907-08-17
Granted: 1908-08-17
Abstract: 18,620. Geisenberger, E. Aug. 17. Cars. - A folding pneumatic boat may be employed as a car for a balloon so as to diminish shock of landing or to float when descending into water. The boat is constructed with frame and keel timbers hinged together, tubular hinged frames 1, and a double skin 2 inflated with air or other gas. Removable or fixed air chambers may be fitted inside the compartments 2, similar to those in a pneumatic tyre. A modified form is constructed of a number of inflatable tubes forming the sides of the boat, which, when deflated, may be folded or rolled up. The sides of the boat are in some cases adapted to be raised or extended and for this purpose are fitted with a folding piece secured by eyelets and rods. The boats may be also fitted with inflatable seats, giving additional rigidity.
Patent GB-190718909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to Vents for Milk Cans.
Inventor: PRIESTNER WILFRED
Filed: 1907-08-22
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 18,909. Priestner, W. Aug. 22. [Cognate Application No. 3929, A.D. 1908, dated Feb. 21.] C h e c k valves ; strainers for valves. -For the ventilation of the space above the milk in a milk can, a valve B is employed consisting of metal knob secured to the lid of the can and having a conical vent-hole C and containing a ball D of glass, rubber, aluminium, or other non - corrosive material, which normally rests on a wire or rod E at the base of the knob. A dust filter of wire-gauze may be secured to the base of the valve by a bayonet-joint fastening, and in a further modification, the base of the opening may be closed by a metal cap, vent orifices being provided in the side of the valve.
Patent GB-190728229-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mode of Producing Lines on Paper
Inventor: WESTERBY THOMAS
Filed: 1907-12-23
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 28,229. Westerby, T., and Fawcett, M. B. Dec. 23. Printing in light colours on dark ground ; inkless printing by chemical reaction.-White straight lines upon a tinted ground are produced upon writing and like paper by the principle of " reverse" printing. By this means, a surface or tint is produced upon the paper with the lines omitted, these being formed by the exposed surface of the paper. The lines may be produced by any of the modes in use by letterpress, lithographic, and other printers, or by the method of printing from engraved cylinders, or by the process of printing by chemical reaction, or by printing in discharging colour.
Patent GB-190728628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Separable Buttons.
Inventor: PLAUT JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-12-30
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 28,628. Plaut, J. Dec. 30. Buttons.-In a two-part button, the end 3 of the shank, preferably rectangular in section, has a central recess 4 and smaller oblique recesses 5. The fastening-member comprises a V-shaped spring tongue 6 and a disk 7 out of which smaller tongues 8 are struck, the tongues being pressed into the corresponding recesses, in which they are held by their resiliency.
Patent GB-190800213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shock Absorbing Suspension Devices for Vehicles.
Inventor: HENRIOD CHARLES EDOUARD
Filed: 1908-01-03
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 213. Henriod, C. E. Oct. 25, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. [Patent of Addition to No. 28,746, A.D. 1907.] Springs.-In order to increase the resiliency of the pneumatic cushions described in Specification No. 28,746, A.D. 1907, which are adapted for the suspension of vehicles, such as automobiles, and comprise rings f arranged around the axle c and contained within a casing e, the cushions are connected by pipes h to a tank g containing compressed air.
Patent GB-190805449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Road Maps.
Inventor: WHEATLEY GEORGE
Filed: 1908-03-11
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 5449. Wheatley, G., and Hobkirk, J. March 11. Advertising.-A microscopic road map A, Fig. 3, is mounted on a cylinder or elongated prism B, which is rotatably supported in a casing G by a relatively fixed disk H and a sbaft I, and is examined by a lens N arranged on a carriage N', which slides on two guide-rods 0 above a slot in the casing G. The map A may be attached by drawing its edges through a slit in the cylinder B, and is protected by a surrounding glass cylinder C. A pin K on the disk H engages a bayonetslot in the outer casing G, and is held in the locked position by a spider plate spring M bearing on the cylinder at the opposite end. The cylinder B is rotated by a disk B" when the pin K is disengaged, and may be made of transparent material and contain an electric lamp to illuminate the map. In a modification, the map is reproduced on a sphere A, Fig. 5, which is mounted in a casing P and is rotated therein by working a piece of fabric S at the bottom. Openings Q covered by a glass cone R admit light to the portion of the map below the lens N. The sphere can be secured in any position. In the Provisional Specification there is also described a map divided into strips, each mounted on two rollers, the series of rollers being geared together and arranged so that the extended strips form the sides of a prism. Any number of lenses may be employed.
Patent GB-190806562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Clock-winding Mechanisms
Filed: 1908-03-24
Granted: 1909-03-24
Abstract: 6562. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Rupley, G. H.]. March 24. Winding - mechanism.- The mainspring in a barrel 20 integral with the first wheel 21 of the clock train is wound up by an electromotor 10, which is geared to the barrel arbor 14 by a train 12 to 15. The second arbor of the clock carries on an insulating - sleeve 29 a drum made partly of metal 25 and partly of insulating - material 30, Fig. 5, aud on this drum is a loose wheel 27 which is geared to a wheel 26 on the barrel arbor and carries a bent spring contact-finger 36 to feel, the drum. As the mainspring runs down, a spiral rib 31 separating the two parts of the drum keeps the contact-finger on the insulating-part, but eventually lets it escape from one end to the conducting-part. The winding-up which then ensues proceeds till the finger has run round in the same direction to the other end of the rib, from which it springs again to the insulating-part. If the current is not applied, the unwinding proceeds further, and a spiral thread 34 on the metal part of the drum guides the finger to a stop 35. If the clock is driven from the winding-arbor without a barrel, the contactfinger, like the mainspring, is attached to the framework, and the armature of the motor is shifted into gear with the winding-train by an electro-magnet arranged in the motor circuit. Maintaining power.-Where a train is driven from a mainspring F without a barrel, one of the pinions p is loose on its arbor, but is connected thereto by a helical spring M, and is prevented from reversing by a ratchet N and pawl P.
Patent GB-190808444-A (GB)
Title: An Improved File for Binding Papers.
Inventor: BROWN WALTER
Filed: 1908-04-16
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 8444. Brown, W. April 16. Filing papers &c.-A case or portfolio c, h for binding loose papers is provided at one of the upper corners k, g, b, j with a tab m, one end n of which is secured to the portfolio, while the other end o is adapted to be folded over the corner of the papers and carries a clip d. The clip d is provided with two flexible prongs e which pass through the papers, and may pass through an aperture p in the opposite cover. In a modification, tabs are attached to one of the corners k, g and one of the corners b,j.
Patent GB-190808949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Colour Photography.
Inventor: MERKEL RICHARD
Filed: 1908-04-24
Granted: 1909-04-26
Abstract: 8949. Merkel, R. April 24. Colour photography; re-touching.-In a method for chemically re-touching and correcting positives and negatives by bleaching and colouring, more particularly for monochrome components as used for three-colour and like reproductions, the parts corresponding exactly with the original are covered with a protecting transparent layer which is also neutral to the means for bleaching or intensifying the colour ; so that the parts which are correct will be unaltered during the correction, while the remaining parts can be corrected at will. For example, copies from the original negative are made on non-coloured gelatine, and are dyed in their respective colour baths. If parts of any one component are too weak or too strong, the correct parts are first covered with a solution of shellac in alcohol, and the plate is then placed in a bleaching- solution of borax, chlorine, &c. for weakening the too strong parts and bringing them into conformity with the original. These parts are then also protected by a varnish coating, and the remaining parts are strengthened by laying the print in the corresponding colour solution. The components can be examined together during the process by virtue of the transparency of the protecting- medium used. To remove the layer, a spirit bath is used ; or if the covering-layer is an oily solution, a turpentine bath is used.
Patent GB-190809504-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Drinking Tube.
Inventor: CLARKE JAMES LANGTON
Filed: 1908-05-01
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 9504. Clarke, J. L. May 1. Feeding - bottles. - Relates to a drinking-tube, for use with flasks or bottles which, when the stopper is removed from the bottle, projects sufficiently to be placed in the mouth of the drinker. The tube a is rounded at its upper end c and fastened to a flat spring f by a clip g. In.theposi. tion shown, the spring is slightly flexed, so that, when the cork is removed, the spring causes the tube to project from the bottle for use. Instead of the spring f, the tube may have a short length of rubber tubing attached to its lower end. The tube may also be formed in two parts one sliding within the other. The two parts are joined by a rubber or metal spring, which is compressed when the tube is pressed into the bottle.
Patent GB-190809689-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Withdrawing Determinate Quantities of Glass from Glass Furnaces.
Inventor: SEVERIN HEINRICH
Filed: 1908-05-04
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 9689. Severin, H. May. 4. Vessels with pistons for raising molten glass; direct air-pressure apparatus.- A cylindrical vessel 2, Fig. 1, fitted with h a plunger 5 and a spout 39, 40 is completely enclosed in the melting-tank 1. By depressing the plunger 5, a definite quantity of molten metal is ejected from the spout 40 and falls into a mould &c, placed below the opening 42. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the plunger 43 is brought down n on top of the chamber 2, and the glass is ejected by compressed air admitted through a passage 45. The spout 39, 40, being entirely enclosed in the furnace, does not become choked with congealed glass. Fig. 3 shows the delivery apparatus combined with a machine for blowing and moulding glass bottles.
Patent GB-190812068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Binders for Loose Leaves.
Inventor: COGHILL ALEXANDER SINCLAIR
Filed: 1908-06-03
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 12,068. Coghill, A. S. June 3. Filing papers &c. -A loose-leaf binder suitable for the formation of ledgers, philatelic albums, &c. consists of two separate covers a, b, Fig. 3, the lower cover b being provided with a stiff back part b<1> having a turned - up portion b<2> and provided with pins c, on to which the separate sheets of paper are placed after having been suitably perforated. Also projecting from the back part b<1>, there are provided two or more pillars d, in which are inserted screws d<1>, each having a reduced part or neck s. The sheets of paper are suitably slotted to provide space for the pillars d. The top cover has a stiff back part a' having a turned-down portion a<2>, the parts a<2>, b<2> sliding over each other, as shown. The part a' is provided with pins e, Fig. 2, which either enter other perforations in the loose leaves or telescope within the pins c. A sliding locking-plate g provided with slots with which the necks s of the screws d' engage is located beneath the back part a<1>, so that, by moving the plate g by means of a key or projecting end stud, the covers may be held together or released. As the volume increases or decreases in thickness, the screws d<1> are adjusted, the lock-nuts d<2> are screwed down on to the tops of the pillars d, and the cover applied.
Patent GB-190815922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Coin Freed Gas Meters.
Inventor: GLOVER THOMAS
Filed: 1908-07-27
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 15,922. Glover, T. July 27. Gas-meters; coin-slit closing-devices; fraud, preventing.-Relates to coin-freed gas-meters of the type described in Specification No. 25,272, A.D. 1894, in which the coin forms a connexion between a hand-operated pocket J and a wheel G on the operating-spindle, and of the type described in Specifications No. 14,197, A.D. 1895, No. 2461, A.D. 1897, No. 19,081, A.D. 1901, and No. 13,367, A.D. 1902, in which means are provided to prevent the toothed wheel from being moved by an instrument &c. A spring-controlled pawl D, pivoted to a stud B, is held in locking engagement with the wheel G, when the lever is not closing the coin-slot N, by a flange P on a lever M pivoted to the pricechange or other fixed plate A. The lever M is controlled by a cam K on the coin-pocket spindle, and co-operates with a recess S in the coin-pocket J.
Patent GB-190816377-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mechanism for Operating Signals, Stopping Devices and the like on Railways and Tramways.
Filed: 1908-08-04
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 16,377. Edmonds, C. H. W., and McKenzie & Holland. Aug. 4. Semaphore signals ; controlling signals.-A semaphore arm or the like is actuated by a crank controlled by pawls carried on a motor-driven rotary disk, the pawls being rendered operative or inoperative by a separate electro - magnetic device. The semaphore rod 15, Fig. 2, the lower end of which engages a spring buffer stop 43, is operated by a crank 14. The crank 14 is oscillated by an electro-magnetic apparatus situated in a casing 3 secured to the signal post 1. The operating device is shown in detail in Fig. 3. A shaft 11, to which the crank 14 is secured, passes through the casing 3 and carries a crank 40. Revolubly mounted upon the shaft 11 is a worm-wheel 9, actuated by a motor 4 through suitable gearing and a worm 8. A number of pawls are carried by the wheel 9, each comprising a body 18, pivoted to the wheel at 19, and limited in radial movement by a pin - and - slot arrangement 22. Each pawl is made with a sloping cam projection 42 adapted to engage the crank 40 as the wheel 9 revolves. A track 23, pivoted about a pin 24, may be held rigidly in its lowest position (that shown in Fig. 3) by energizing an electro-magnet 37, which depresses a lever 34 which locks a toggle-joint mechanism 28. To set the signal to "safety," the motor 4 is started by the signal-operating lever and the magnet 37 separately energized. The wheel 9 revolves counter-clockwise. As a pawl passes the crank 40 it is prevented from moving radially by the track 23, whereupon the projection 42 engages the crank and carries it round until the signal is at "safety," when the current to the motor 4 is automatically switched off in any convenient manner, and the apparatus remains stationary. To replace the signal to " danger," current is cut off from the magnet 37 and the pressure is consequently taken off the lever 34. The weight of the signal parts, particularly of the usual counterbalance, acting through the spindle 11 and crank 40, will thereupon push the pawl 18 outwards, and with it the track 23, sufficiendly far for the pawl to be clear of the sloping projection 42, when the crank 40 will travel back to its original position. Should the motor only be started the pawls will move outwards as they pass the crank 40 and the signal will remain at "danger." The ends of the pawls are provided with suitable rollers. Should the track 23 not return to its normal position by gravity, but stick up, a resetting-arm 38, hinged thereto, will engage a projection on the back of the wheel 9 and thus bring the track back to its normal position.