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Patent GB-190722946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Single-trigger Double-barrelled Guns
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1907-10-17
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 22,946. Fairweather, W., [Schoverling, Daly, & Gales]. Oct. 17. Single-trigger double-barrelled guns. -The trigger 8 acts upon the searreleasing levers by means of a pivoted plunger 11, which is temporarily held in its elevated position after the firing of the first barrel by a recoil-operated bolt 31 until the involuntary pull' is over. The right-hand sear 5 is released by a pin 39 on a lever 10 pivoted on the same pin 9 as the trigger. The movement of the trigger is communicated to the lever 10 by the plunger 11 acting upon a lateral finger 30 of an arm 25, pivoted at its lower end to the lever 10. The left sear is released by means of a similar arm 25<a>. In the position n shown in Fig. 1, the finger 30<a> of the arm 25<a> is prevented from moving over the plunger 11 by a cam at the lower end of a pivoted tumbler 17 connected to the indicator slide 19, which may be used for setting the mechanism to fire the desired barrel first or for locking it at 'safe.' The raising of the arm 25 in firing the right barrel causes the tumbler 17 to be rocked by the action of the finger 30 upon the cam at the upper end of the tumbler 17, so that the arm 25 can move into position over the plunger 11 in readiness for firing the left barrel. The bolt 31 for holding the plunger 11 during the involuntary pull is carried forward by the recoil so as to bring a solid part under a shoulder 37 of the plunger 11, as shown in Fig. 3. Setting- mechanism is provided for ensuring that one or other of the barrels may be fired first. The tumbler 17 is connected by a rod 46 to a rocking arm 44 adjustable by means of press-buttons so as to be acted upon by one of two pins 43 carried by the top-lever spindle 41 to set the mechanism in the desired condition.
Patent GB-190801875-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for Automatic Change Shuttle Looms.
Inventor: ENTWISLE ERNEST JAMES
Filed: 1908-01-28
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 1875. Entwisle, E. J. Jan. 28. Loom shuttle-changing mechanism.-When the weft fails, the weft fork or weft-feeler mechanism rotates a shaft J, and a bell-crank lever M is yieldingly lowered against the action of a spring P, through a lever K, rod N, and spring O. As the lay moves back, a rod V slidably mounted therein strikes the end L of the lever M, and the front end of the rod acts upon a lug W on a pivoted swell U, which thereby takes up a slanting position across the shuttle box, raises the pivoted shuttle-box front S against the action of a spring T, and is held in its slanting position by the box front. The spent shuttle, as it enters the box, strikes the back of the swell and is ejected thereby from the box. Meanwhile, a lever G on the shaft J has moved forwards and allowed a spring to rock pivoted escapement devices D, so that projections thereon move from under the tips of the lowest shuttle in a magazine B mounted on the breast beam, and other projections Y move under and support the next shuttle. The released shuttle depresses light levers H against the action of a spring until the levers support the shuttle opposite the shuttle box and behind spring - controlled pushers R. As the lay moves to its front position, the shuttle Z passes under the box front S and returns the swell U to its normal position. The front S is pulled down by the spring T, and the other parts resume their normal positions..
Patent GB-190803077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Phonographs, Gramophones and the like.
Filed: 1908-02-11
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 3077. International Talking Machine Co., and Gloetzner, R. A. Feb. 11. Gramophones &c.-The stylus holder is mounted on a Z-shaped spring made in one piece of tempered steel about 16-thousandths of an inch thick. The middle part a has an opening for fastening the holder b by a screw or rivet, or by soldering. Lugs a', a<2> have holes for tension screws c<1>, c<2> for attachment to the sound-box c, and the lugs are bent so that only a very small part of the spring bears against the inner sides of the screw-heads. lndentations may be provided for balls d, or suitable pivots or knife-edges may be employed between the spring plate and the sound-box. Only the central part a vibrates when small tonal effects are being recorded or reproduced, but with louder effects, the oscillation extends to the whole spring.
Patent GB-190803867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Detachable Rims for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: BURROUGHS WILLIAM EUGENE
Filed: 1908-02-20
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 3867. Burroughs, W. E. Feb. 23, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Felloes or rims; tyres, pneumatic &c.-The detachable tyre-carrying rim H has an inner conical surface resting on beads b on the outer conical surface of the fixed rim B and carries lugs L adapted to engage in depressions c in the fixed rim. The lugs can be locked in position by the rotation of radial bolts F which carry arms E lying in recesses D, Z in the rim B and lugs L respectively, the bolts being secured in position by nuts G. The lugs L have projecting parts M with apertures N for facilitating withdrawal of the rim H. When a pneumatic tyre is used, it is attached to the rim by short bolts P, Fig. 8, provided with nuts R countersunk into the lugs L.
Patent GB-190804056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Superheaters.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1908-02-22
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 4056. Lake, H. W., [Ottensener Eisenwerk Akt.-Ges.]. Feb. 22. Bending; making joints and couplings for pipes.- Superheating tubes b arranged to pass backwards and forwards in the boiler flue-tubes d are provided with return bends formed so that the sectional areas of the superheating-tubes and flue-tubes are restricted. According to one method of forming a bend, notches c, Fig. 5, are cut in the part. of the tube to be bent, and the edges of the notches are brought together and welded. The bend may be formed by a separate straight or curved length of tube, which is bevelled at its ends and welded to the corresponding bevelled ends of the two lengths of tubing.
Patent GB-190805540-A (GB)
Title: Means for Expeditiously Reversing the Ventilation or Air Currents in Mines and the like.
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE RICHARD
Filed: 1908-03-12
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 5540. Sutcliffe, R. March 12. Ventilating mines. -Relates to means for reversing the ventilation or air currents in a mine without affecting the working of the fan by constructing a forced or compressed air passage c from the discharge shaft d of the fan b to the upcast shaft a. When it is required to change the ventilation from exhaust to forced, the shaft e is put into communication with the compression side of the fan by raising a door f, thus cutting out the discharge shaft d, and airinlet doors h are opened in the fan drift c, which is cut off from the upcast shaft by closing a door g. The compression shaft e may join the fan drift c at a point intermediate the fan and the downcast shaft, in which case the door g is arranged at the junction. In new installations, the compression shaft is arranged midway between side splits of the fan drift leading to two side inlets of the fan.
Patent GB-190814382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cycle Saddles.
Inventor: WEIHN FRIEDRICH
IPC: B62J1/08
Filed: 1908-07-07
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 14,382. Weihn, F. July 8,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Saddle supports and clips.-Relates to means for mounting an ordinary saddle so as to have a limited rotatory movement about a vertical pivot. In the device shown in Fig. 1, the split collar 1, which is secured to the saddle-pin or the frame, is connected to a disk 2 by a pin 3, on which is mounted a member 4 provided with ball bearings 8. The underframe members 5 of the saddle are secured to the member 4 by clips 6 and bolts 7. The rotation of the member 4 is limited by a pin 9 on the disk 2 engaging a slot in the member 4. In the device shown in Fig. 3, the member 4 with the pin 3, disk 2, &c. is arranged beneath the split collar 1.
Patent GB-190815458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hose Racks.
Inventor: BROUGHAM FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1908-07-21
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 15,458. Brougham, F. J., [Alden Manufacturing Co., W. D.]. July 21. Hose racks.-A rack for supporting hose-pipes comprises a pair of side bars 10, 11 on which are slidably mounted cross supports 21 over which the hose-pipe is looped. A bar 23, telescoping into the side bar 10, carries an end piece 24 with a socket 26 adapted to engage the end of the bar 11. When the hose-pipe is pulled, the socket 26 is disengaged from the bar 11, allowing the piece 24 to assume the position shown in Fig. 3, but provision is made to prevent the bar 23 from being entirely withdrawn when the piece 24 is in this position. The supports 21 collect on the bar 23 as the hosepipe is removed. The rack is pivoted to a support 15, which may consist of a clamp to fit the supply pipe 17, or of a flat plate, adapted to be fixed to the wall.
Patent GB-190815683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Subjecting Gases, or Vapours, to the Action of Liquids.
Inventor: FELD WALTHER
Filed: 1908-07-23
Granted: 1909-10-25
Abstract: 15,683. Feld, W. July 23. Washers.-Relates to apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 11,206, A.D. 1905, the main improvement being the addition of rotating perforated screens or the like through which the gases pass. As shown in Fig. 1, gas entering at f passes by combined gas passages and liquid overflow pipes g through chambers e, each provided with concentric funnels throwing off sheets of spray as described in the above Specification. In the last chamber of the series, horizontal and vertical perforated screens h, h' are provided, rotating with, and arranged above and around, the washing-devices. In a modification, horizontal or conical screens are secured to the upper ends of the funnels. In another modification, cylindrical screens are suspended from a plate secured to the revolving shaft. In Fig. 5 the passages g are shown in the centre of the apparatus, and cylindrical screens h are attached to the tops of the funnels. Plates a<2> prevent the gas from passing straight through the apparatus, and also spray liquid on to the screens. As shown in Fig. 6, the screens are formed of a number of circular inclined slats secured together and to a top plate fixed to the revolving shaft. The gas may be passed downwards instead of upwards through the apparatus. The chambers e may he conical. When parallel screens are used the perforations in one may be out of line with those in the next.
Patent GB-190815910-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Iron Electric Insulator Support
Inventor: KOENIG JOSEF
Filed: 1908-07-27
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 15,910. K÷nig, J. July 27. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Conductors, supports for.-Insulator dowels are made T-shaped as shown at a, with a slot in the top wherein the insulator b can be clamped. The slot allows the position of the insulator to be adjusted.
Patent GB-190816283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle Supports.
Inventor: PRICE HAMELIN PRICE
IPC: B62H1/06
Filed: 1908-07-31
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 16,283. Price, H. P. July 31. Supports.-In a bicycle support comprising a telescopic prop pivoted on the bicycle, and a stay pivoted approximately at the axis of the rear wheel and jointed to the sliding member of the prop, a spring catch lever is provided to secure the prop in its raised position. The prop consists of a rod a, pivoted to a plate b secured to the seat-pillar bolt of the bicycle, and a tube c adapted to slide on the rod a. A stay d is pivoted at one end to a plate e mounted on the spindle of the rear wheel of the bicycle, and near its other end is pivoted to the tube c in such a manner that its extremity d' projects beyond the tube. When the tube is raised into the position shown in dotted lines, the extremity d' of the stay is engaged by a catch-lever f controlled by a spring i. In its extended position, the tube c is locked upon the rod a by a set-screw g. The setscrew has a lug h, which is adapted to force back the tail f<1> of the catch-lever and disengage the extremity d' of the stay d when this is in the raised position.
Patent GB-190817105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paints or Preservative Compositions for Marine use.
Inventor: ROWLAND CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1908-08-14
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 17,105. Rowland, C. H., and Paton, D. Aug. 14. Paints, materials for ; preservative compositions ; antifouling paints.-A preservative paint for ships' bottoms, propellers, piles of piers, mooring-chains, &c. consists of tar, creosote oil, barium sulphate, and zinc oxide, to which may be added volatile solvents such as petrol, benzine, mineral naphtha, &c., or driers, and, for antifouling purposes, a poisonous substance such as white arsenic, green arsenic, or cinnabar or other mercury compound. A pigment may be added, or the composition may be covered with a coating of paint.
Patent GB-190819921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Regulation of Dynamo Electric Machinery and the like.
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 19,921. Akt.-Ges. Brown, Boveri, et Cie. Feb. 3, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Regulating; switches.-In an automatic regulator, resistance is varied by a sector which rolls across the resistance contacts. For direct-current systems, a coil o is mounted in a saturated magnetic field on the spindle a, which also carries the spring c attached to the roller h. The spring c is provided with a point bearing d and presses the sector e against the resistance contacts f. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the coil o is connected across the mains, and variations in the voltage cause the coil o to roll the sector e over the contacts f to vary the resistance in the field circuit. For alternating current, a pivoted disk b of aluminium &c. is arranged between the poles of an electro-magnet g connected to the mains. Variations of current in this electro-magnet winding cause the sector e to vary the resistance either in the main or in the shunt circuit of the exciting-machine. The resistance contacts are preferably silvered, and several sectors may be arranged symmetrically around the spindle a. Spring controlling-means may be substituted for the weight i.
Patent GB-190821663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: COLLIER ARTHUR THOMAS
Filed: 1908-10-13
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 21,663. Collier, A. T. Oct. 13. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-A tyre or tyre cover formed of vulcanized india-rubber without fabric insertion is divided at the base, and the feet are attached to or formed into rigid rings. The rigid rings f, g, Fig. 1, may be of metal with interposed layers h of rubber of graded hardness as described in Specification No. 4680, A.D. 1907. The rings f, g may be cylindrical or conical and are adapted to slide on to a corresponding rim a having a feather r engaging a groove or grooves q in the ring q. The tyre may be secured laterally by one or more set-screws p. The tyre edges may abut at the centre, or a spacing-ring m, preferably of rubber and canvas may be fitted as shown, the valve stem h being preferably passed therethrough. Where the tyre bases are formed of hardened rubber or vulcanite without the metal rings, the tyre may be secured on the rim by inturned flanges, one or both of which may be detachable. In a modification, three such tyres are arranged side by side on the rim. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the tyre feet e<2>, hardened or otherwise, are forced into channel rings x, y which are secured on the rim a in the manner previously described. To prevent nipping of the air tube j, canvas flaps z, are secured to the inner surface of the tyre and cover the joints between the flanges wand the ring m. Where an air-tight closure can be effected at the tyre base, the air tube j may be omitted, the valve stem passing through the ring m, or through one of the tyre feet. It is also stated that an inextensible air tube may be employed.
Patent GB-190822318-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pneumatic Wheel for All Types of Vehicles
Inventor: KLEIN ROBERT
Filed: 1908-10-21
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 22,318. Klein, R. Oct. 21. Spring wheels.-In wheels of the kind in which the nave rotates about piston-and-cylinder air-cushions, the cylinders i, Figs. 1 and 3, are carried in pairs at each side of the wheel upon blocks n keyed to the axle b. The axle passes through a slotted bearing e, Fig. 5, around which the nave a rotates. Ledges f carried by the bearing, and consequently by the wheel, support the pistons g enclosing the cushion. Cover-plates k are fitted, a clearance for the axle being formed in the inner one.
Patent GB-190822841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Twist Lace Machine Jacquards.
Inventor: JARDINE ERNEST
Filed: 1908-10-27
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 22,841. Jardine, E., and Watchorn, E. Oct. 27. Jacquards.-The position of the dropper jacquard cam-shaft A relatively to the lace machine is changed from time to time as a means of varying the position of the thread guide bars as a whole, and thereby equalizing somewhat the amounts of thread worked off the bobbins. The cam-shaft bearings D are mounted in horizontal guides E, and are connected by links D<1> to cranks or eccentrics F' the position of which can be adjusted by means of worm gear H, H<1> or a hand-wheel H<3>. Stepped distance pieces J, movable by means of links J' and a hand-lever L, are interposed between projections D<2> and fixed abutments B<2> and regulate the amount of displacement. Instead of employing eccentrics, other mechanical means may be used to vary the position of the shaft A.
Patent GB-190828552-A (GB)
Title: Thread Pulling or Thread Removing Machine for Fabrics.
Inventor: FISCHER HERMANN CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1908-12-31
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 28,552. Fischer, H. C. Dec. 31. Feeding apparatus for webs.- Thread - removing machines of the type in which the portion of the thread to be removed is pushed downwards and then cut off, as described in Specification No. 25,293, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Fabrics, Dressing &c.], are provided with modified feeding, presser - foot, and stretching - devices. The fabric is fed by means of roughened wheels 7, Figs. 1, 4, 5, and 6, arranged on both sides of the thread-extracting needle. The wheels 7 are mounted in annular bearings, and they carry toothed wheels 9 in gear with wheels 11 on the shaft 12, which is mounted in extensions in the bearings 8. The wheels 11 are rotated by means of a ratchet arm 14 normally held up by a spring 16 and having a resilient lever 18 in engagement with a cam 15 on a shaft 6, which is rotated by a chain 4 from the main shaft 2. The motion of the lever 14, is limited by an adjustable bolt 17. Means may be employed for adjusting the height of the wheels 7 and the distance between them. The wheels 7 are grooved to engage pins 39, Fig. 5, mounted in the needle plate. The fabric is gripped between the wheels 7 and curved shoes 27, Figs. 5 and 6, pivotally mounted on carriers 29, to which are connected sleeves 33 and pins 30, 35 guided in sleeves 31, 36 carried by the parts 24. The parts 24, are adjustably connected to angle-pieces 21, which are. adjustably connected to a block 20 mounted on the rod 19, which is resiliently connected to the framework of the machine. The carriers are pressed down by springs 32 acting between the sleeves 31, 33. The stretching of the fabric between the wheels 7 is effected by angle-plates 34 having the parts which contact with fabric arc-shaped, as shown in Fig. 5. The plates 34 are placed on the carriers 29, against which they are pressed by springs 37, 38.
Patent GB-190903740-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Fastening Device.
Inventor: COLLINS CLAUDE ERNEST
IPC: A44B11/16
Filed: 1909-02-15
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 3740. Collins, C. E. Feb. 15. Clamps, other than screw.-A closed strap, band chain, bracelet, &c. G is clamped at any desired size by a wedge-shaped piece E under the action of a spring C<1> in a loose box-like part A with which the wedge E engages. One or more hooks F on the part E also engage a slot on shoulders on the spring C<1>. A hinged plate pressed by a spring may be substituted for the spring C<1>, and the releasing finger-piece D may pass through a slot in the part A.
Patent GB-190909999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sheet Metal Telephone Cases.
Inventor: BILTON CLARENCE ELWOOD
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 1909-04-27
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 9999. Bilton, C. E. April 27. Telephones, mounting and supporting.-A telephone case consists of a back-plate 5 fastened to a wall, and a box portion 9 of sheet metal, which is attached to the plate 5 by screws 10 and a turnedup portion 7. The front 16 of the case has a stamped-out portion with a shouldered recess 19 to receive the diaphragm 20, which is held in place by clips 21. The edge of the portion 18, is screwthreaded to receive the mouthpiece 26.
Patent GB-190921666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Stopping Railway Trains Independently of the Drivers.
Inventor: BARRE JOHN LA
IPC: B61L3/04
Filed: 1909-09-22
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 21,666. La Barre, J. Sept. 22. Track apparatus actuating signals on trains.-A track contact for engaging a valve-operating lever on the engine is provided with a support rotatable to set the contact in different positions, and with means whereby it may yield relatively to its support under certain stress. The contact arm 14<1> is attached to a head 13 mounted on a table 11, which is rotatable on a shouldered portion 14 of a block 6 fitted in the top of a hollow standard 5 rising from a bracket 2. A shaft 8 passes up through the standard 5 and is connected to the table 11 by a key 10. The table 11 has a circular cam-track having two recesses 17 and elevated portions 16, on which ride oppositely-disposed rollers 19 mounted on shafts 20 connected to the head 13 and to the ends of arms 21 extending from a sleeve 18 attached to the head and mounted on the shaft 8, which projects above the head and is provided with a casing 22 and an oil-cap 23. When the contact 14<1> is struck by an obstacle on a train, it can turn out of the way, the rollers 19 riding up the inclines 16. The contact will return as soon as the obstacle is removed, and has sufficient resistance to movement to operate the brake lever. The shaft 8 is rotated to bring the contact into and out of operative position by fluid pressure in a cylinder 24, which holds the piston 25 up against the pressure of a spring 26 mounted on a rod 29<1> connected through a crank 29 to the shaft 8. The release of pressure allows the spring to force back the piston and to place the arm 14<1> at right angles to the rails in its operative danger position. The supply pipe 28 may be connected to the mechanism of a pneumatic signaling system in which fluid pressure is used to hold the semaphores at safety.