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Patent GB-190613569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture or Production of, Bends, Elbows and Junction Pieces for Tubular and other Articles
Inventor: JAMES JOHN JESSE
Filed: 1906-06-13
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 13,569. James, J. J., [trading as Dutson & Co.]. June 13. Metal tubes; bends; flexible metal pipes.- Relates to a corrugated tube, made from non- spring metal, which when bent to a required curvature remains permanently in its bent position. The tube may form part of an article or may be in short lengths and is applicable for cornice-pole joints, rod, pipe, and tube connexions, metallic bedsteads and fenders, moulding-rods, speaking-tubes, ventilators, and the like. The bend is made by forming in a tube, by rolling, creasing, spinning or the like, ribs or beadings a<1> separated by channels a<2> which constitute flexible metallic gussets. After the formation of the ribs, the tube is compressed endways to close partly the ribs a', as shown in Fig. 13. When the tube is bent as shown in Fig. 1, which shows the application to cornice poles, the ribs a<1> assume a radial disposition and abut on the inner side of the bend, thus preventing rupture of the metal. The ends of the bend a are fitted with plates b provided with screws c which engage the ends of the cornice poles d, d<1>, or the ends of the bend may be in the form of sockets. Fig. 8 shows the rails of a bedstead connected by the bends a. According to the Provisional Specification, the endways compression of the tube may in some cases be dispensed with ; also the tube may be made from thin spring metal and will require to be held in the curved position.
Patent GB-190624907-A (GB)
Title: Improved Game
Inventor: BUCHELER OTTO
Filed: 1906-11-06
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 24,907. Bucheler, O. Nov. 6. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Games played with boards and skittles; puzzles.- A game is played in the same manner as solitaire on a board a of cruciform shape on which are arranged a number of rows of holes b to receive tenons or skittles d with which the game is played. The board is provided with a receptacle c, which serves as a stand when the game is being played, and as a storage place for the skittles when the board is not in use. The receptacle c is fitted with a sliding shutter e.
Patent GB-190627108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Closures for Bottles and like Receptacles.
Inventor: JULIEN RAMON GABARRO
Filed: 1906-11-28
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 27,108. Julien, R. G. Nov. 28. Bottles, non-refillable; capsules; stoppers.-The bottle a is first closed by an ordinary cork b, upon which a conical member f is then placed. A cap c of porcelain &c. is then placed in position, so that two bolts d are pushed by the cone f into a groove e in the bottle neck. To open the bottle, the cap c must first be broken. In the form shown in Fig. 3, a soft metal cap g is employed, and bolts i are pressed outwards by a spring i<1>. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the bottle is sealed by a packing-ring r, which is pressed down by a screw stopper q, through the head of which passes a hole q<1> containing spring bolts i. A ring J<2> is pressed into position and held by the bolts i. This ring. must be broken before the stopper q can be unscrewed. The ring r may be dispensed with and a cork used, as shown in Fig. 1. As shown in Figs. 10 and 11, a frangible cap J is locked by a zigzag spring ring K. Fig. 14 shows a similar ring K applied to lock a plug m. In this case, the bottle neck is broken at a<3>, where it is weakened ; after the removal of the cork b, the plug m may be screwed into the remaining part of the neck, the threads a<4> being provided for this purpose. As shown in Fig. 16, the plug o is provided with a packing-ring 0<2>, which forms a seal both initially and also if the stopper is used subsequently. The neck is weakened at a<3>, Fig. 14. In a modification, Fig. 19, a metal cap c, provided with a packing- disk b<1> and an annular groove p<1>, is employed to form the seal. An outer cap J of breakable material is then placed in position and held by a spring ring K. The cap J must be broken before the cap c can be unscrewed. Instead of the zigzag ring K, Fig. 11, a double spring n, n, Fig. 17, may be used.
Patent GB-190701376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gun Mountings.
Inventor: PETCH ALBANY FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-01-18
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 1376. Petch, A. F., and Redpath, R. Jan. 18. Sights; field carriages.-Fig. 1 is a side elevation of a carriage for a gun having an independent line of sight. Fig. 2 is a sectional view of the telescopic-screw elevating gear, and Figs. 3 and 4 are respectively a sectional elevation, on the line 3-3, Fig. 1, and a plan of part of the sighting- gear. The gun cradle a is trunnioned at d into a ranging carriage c, which is trunnioned at d into a laying carriage e, the latter being pivoted to the main carriage g by a vertical pin h, and supported in rear by a bracket i. The carriage e is trained about the pivot h by a hand-wheel j. Two sets of elevating-gear are provided, for elevating (a) the gun, cradle, sights, and carriage c with respect to the carriage e, and (b) the gun and cradle with respect to the sights and carriage c. The elevating- gear consists of a screw m pivoted to the shaft l of the hand-wheel q<2> and screwing into an internally and externally screwed sleeve n, the two threads of which are of opposite hand. The sleeve n screws into an oscillating nut o and is rotated by a key p on a block p<1> mounted upon the end of a shaft p<2>, which passes through the screw m and is rotated by the hand-wheel q<2> through bevelgears q, q<1>. The sight-bar t is supported at its rear end by an horizontal guide s, pivoted vertically at r<1> to an arm r fixed to the carriage c. The forward end is pivoted to an arm t<1> mounted in the trunnion b. The arm t<1> is moved laterally for deflexion, as the gun is elevated, by a pin v which works in an inclined groove u<1> in a bracket u, pivoted to the -trunnion by vertical pins u'. The inclination of the groove is regulated, to compensate for unevenness of wheel base or gunplatform, by a screw x, which at the same time traverses a spirit level w upon a curved guide, the groove being correctly inclined when the level is horizontal.
Patent GB-190705837-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Mechanism for Making Cork Sheets.
Inventor: STONE JUNIUS HOSFORD
Filed: 1907-03-11
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 5837. Stone, J. H. Oct. 10, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Moulding cork. - Granulated cork from the hopper 22 is formed into a sheet between an endless series of compressor plates 14 and an endless chain of three-sided moulds 10 forming a trough. The cork is gradually compressed by the front sloping part of the chain 14, and is heated by an oven 12 arranged round the trough. Adjustable rollers 15 keep the plates 14 in contact with the cork sheet, and other rollers 13, 20 are arranged to support the two chains. The sheet passes through a housing 23 from which air is excluded to a device similar to the first, except that cooling. agents replace the heating-means, the sheet being accordingly cooled under pressure before it is cut up to the shape required.
Patent GB-190708103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Buffers of Railway Wagons and the like.
Inventor: VEATER JAMES
Filed: 1907-04-08
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 8103. Veater, J., and Jones, T. April 8. Buffers.- Railwaywagon and like buffers are arranged so as to lie entirely without the headstock, and means are provided for preventing accidental removal of the plunger. The plunger is formed with its portions G, G<1> of oval or oblong section corresponding to the shape of the hole in the casing A, the longer axes of the portions.G, G<1> being arranged at rightangles to each other. The intermediate portion G<11> of the plunger, which is of the same length as the bearing-surface provided by the casing A, is of circular section, the diameter being equal to the smaller axes of the parts G, G<1>. The portion G<1> of the plunger is inserted through the hole in the casing and the plunger is then rotated through a right-angle, backward rotation of the plunger being afterwards prevented by the entrance of a square-sectioned extension K thereof within a corresponding slot formed in a tapered guide E, which is made in one with the backplate D. The back-plate is secured to the casing by bolts 0, and the whole is bolted to the headstock. Specification No. 9960, A.D. 1886, is referred to.
Patent GB-190709219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supporting Sacks, Bags and the like.
Inventor: CREER LEONARD LESLIE
Filed: 1907-04-20
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 9219. Greer, L. L. April 20. Sack - holders. - Sacks, bags, &c. for receiving waste paper, tailors' cuttings, and similar materials are supported by a frame consisting of two or three sides hinged to gether and open at the front. The - uprights A<1> of the frame carry clips C consisting of a U-shaped piece pivoted to the upright and having a cross-piece c'. The edge of the sack is pulled over and behind the cross-piece, and the weight of the sack acts on the lower part c, causing the edge to be gripped. In a modification, Fig. 5, the side members D of the clip are curved ind the two cross-bars are replaced by a broad piece d'.
Patent GB-190711372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Forming Pig-iron Moulds
Inventor: GURRY EDWARD
Filed: 1907-05-15
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 11,372. Gurry, E. June 28, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Moulding.-A carriage carrying a rolling pattern M runs on inclined rails A, of which one has a rack-bar B to give a positive movement to the carriage. A shaft H with projecting fingers is driven in a reverse direction by gearing J and prepares the sand in front of the compressing- roller M, which is shaped as shown in Fig. 2 to form a series of level pig moulds 12 connected in pairs by rows 9 formed by a bar 8 ; successive pairs are separated by banks 6 formed by the groove 5. The bottom of the rows 9 is slightly higher than the bottom of the moulds 12, to facilitate filling, and the junction is shaped to give an easy fracture. The roller M is made up of separate sections threaded on a square shaft. A roller P runs loosely on the turned end of this shaft and forms the gate 13, connecting-passages 16 being cut by hand.
Patent GB-190711936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney Pots
Inventor: MONKS WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-05-23
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 11,936. Monks, W. May 23. Chimney tops.-Superposed sections, which are preferably rectangular, have one side replaced by one or more inwardly-inclined plates 4 to form airopenings A into the top. A socket 5 is formed on each section to receive either the section above it or the cap 6. The sections may be arranged so that each plate 4 is on a different side of the pot ; or the plates may all be on one side, as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190714365-A (GB)
Title: Improved Stop or like Valve.
Inventor: DIKKERS GERHARD JOAN OTTO DORI
Filed: 1907-06-21
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 14,365. Dikkers, G. J. O. D., [trading as Dikkers & Co., G.]. Nov. 14, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lift valves; casings; seats. - Relates to stop valves for steam and like pipes, of the kind having a removable cap, seat, and cone. The valve casing a is provided with flanges b which are connected in the usual manner to the pipe. A cap e, provided with a base - plate f, is screwed on to the casing by screws g. The valve seat h is fitted in the base-plate f of the cap, and rests with a broadened edge n on an annular surface turned in the flange of the casing. The height of the edge n is such that its face lies in the plane of the flange f of the casing.
Patent GB-190716968-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electrical Resistance Device for use with Lamps and for other purposes.
Inventor: MARTIN HAROLD SHEEN
Filed: 1907-07-24
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 16,968. Martin, H. S. July 24. Resistances.-Material d adapted to be compressed to vary its resistance consists of a conductive substance such as granular or powdered graphite, non- conductive springy flakes, for example of mica, and non-conductive granules, such as sand. On diminution of pressure the flakes, previously distorted by the granules, tend to resume their original positions and carry with them the conductive material. To the mixture may be added substances conductive only when hot, for instance zirconia, thoria, or magnesia mixed with yttria, ceria, erbia, didymia, boric acid, tungstic acid, or calcium chloride. The compression may be effected by a plunger f in a cylinder a lined with insulating-material. The plunger may be actuated by a screw g or by a lever and cam. When large currents are dealt with, the area of contact between one or each pressure member and the mixture may be variable, as by forming the member of a number of nested rings, or of a bent spring strip which is pressed down against the mixture as required.
Patent GB-190720709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seats applicable to the Outside of Tramcars and like Vehicles, Decks of Ships, Parks, Gardens, and other Places Exposed to the Weather.
Inventor: TAYLOR THOMAS
Filed: 1907-09-18
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 20,709. Taylor, T. Sept. 18. Seats.-A reversible outdoor seat for tramcars, ships' decks, &c. having pivoted bars b<1> carrying a back-rest b, is provided with a seat bottom formed of a number of slats g connected together by a backing of waterproof canvas, or by tongues and grooves or other means. The slats pass over end rollers on the bars d, d connecting the two end frames of the seat, and are fitted with bars e having slotted ends e<1> through which the pivoted bars b<1> slide during the reversing movement so as not to raise the seating surface. Two seats may be connected together so that the backs may be placed in opposite directions to allow two persons to face one another.
Patent GB-190720935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Making or Preparing Record-strips or Controllers for Type-casting, Composing and like Machines.
Filed: 1907-09-20
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 20,935. Lanston Monotype Corporation, [Lanston Monotype Machine Co.]. Sept. 20. Monotype and like machines.-Relates to machines such as that described in Specification No. 18,638, A.D. 1899, for making record strips or controllers for typecasting, composing, and like machines, and more particularly to means for arranging the keys in any desired manner, irrespective of the arrangement of the punches. The punches are in two groups, the members of one of which determine the width of the characters and are connected to the linemeasuring mechanism. The punch - bars 9 are actuated by a verticallysliding plate 14 carried by pistons working in cylinders 20 which form a motor. Lugs 27 on the p u n c h - bars occupy the upper parts of two slots 15, 16 in the plate 14 corresponding to the two groups of punches. Interponents 28, 29, which are adapted to enter the slots beneath the lugs 27, serve to connect the punch-bars with the actuating- plate 14. Key-levers 30 pivoted on rods 31 engage lugs 39 on bars 34, which at their lower ends are connected to pivoted arms 36. The bars 34 are formed in two parts which are connected by a rib and seat 38. A lug 53 on each bar 34 engages one of a pair of rods 50 carried by arms on a shaft 51. The second rod 50 of each pair rests between lugs on a bar 41 which is connected by a lever 43, a link 44, and a lever 45 with a rod 46 carrying one of the interponents 28. The interponents 29 are actuated by bars 58 which are connected by lugs 57, 55 and rocking bars 56 with bars 54 pivotally connected to the arms 36. Each key-lever thus operates one of each of the interponents 28, 29 corresponding to one punch of each group. The rise of the plate 14 prevents the advance of all the interponents not actuated by the key-lever. Lugs 67 on the bars 54 act through a rocking bar 68 on a lug on a bar 71, which actuates the valves of the compressed-air motor. Spring-tensioned bars 64, 62 return the bars 34, 58 respectively to normal position. A lever 10 actuated by the plate 14 operates the escapement of the line measuring mechanism; and levers 12 connected-to one group of punch-bars operate the stops 5 of the unitsrack. A projection -on the plate 14 actuates the paper-feed.
Patent GB-190722611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Stoves and in Burners therefor.
Inventor: HORTON FLOYD WESTLEY
Filed: 1907-10-14
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 22,611. Horton, F. W. Oct. 14. Wickless burners. -An oil burner of special construction depends from a lid in the top plate of a chamber above the oven of an oil cooking- stove. The lid 10 has a hole 11 formed in it, from the sides of which a tube 12 hangs and supports a pan 14 into which it projects, the tube and pan forming the burner. Oil is fed to the burner from a reservoir 17 by a pipe 16. In a modification, the sides 15<1> of the pan 141 are provided with a conical corrugated hood 19<1>, which surrounds the tube 12<1>.
Patent GB-190800890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stuffing Boxes.
Inventor: BEAMER JAMES RUSSELL
Filed: 1908-01-14
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 890. Beamer, J. R. Jan. 14, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Stuffing-boxes.-In a piston-rod, valve-stem, or other stuffing-box allowing universal movement, the packing K is contained in an inner box D forming a universal joint with an outer casing. The box D has an end flange, which may be formed by screwing the box into a ring I. The flange bears on a ground surface on a ring G, which forms a ball joint with the casing. Springs J are interposed between the cylinder head and the stuffing-box to hold the ring G in rocking engagement with the casing.
Patent GB-190801371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaving-brushes.
Inventor: LIVESEY ALFRED WILLIAM PERCY
Filed: 1908-01-21
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 1371. Livesey, A. W. P. Jan. 21. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Reservoir shaving- brushes. - A reservoir shaving - brush comprises a hollow handle A, a stock B screwing into the handle and provided with one or more tubes G, and a screw plug C provided with an outer tube D. The tubes G may be fitted with small perforated pliable receptacles for distributing the soap. According to the Provisional Specification, the handle may be provided with a false moveable bottom, which can be pushed up by the finger to eject the soap. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 8477, A.D. 1906, and Nos. 4585 and 4586, A.D. 1907.]
Patent GB-190801428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slipper Brake Gear for Tram Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: VOSS THOMAS
Filed: 1908-01-21
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 1428. Voss, T. Jan. 21. Brakes.-A track brake for tramcars and other vehicles can be applied by hand or, when a trigger device is released, by means of gearing from the vehicle wheel axles. In Fig. 1, the brake block A is suspended from the frame by springs N, and is pressed on to the rails by eccentrics D on parallel transverse shafts E connected by pinions L geared together. Each shaft has a loose sprocket-wheel F, connected to the car axles by a chain G and having a clutch K attached thereto. On the car platform is a handle connected with a link H and crosshead H<1>, which is keyed on a perpendicular screwed shaft I carrying two triggers I<1> at its lower end. The triggers I<1> support the ends of weighted or spring-actuated bell-crank levers J with clutch members K<1> feathered on the shafts E. When the catches I<1> are brought from under the ends of the bell crank levers J, the springs or weights W cause the clutches K<1> to gear with the clutches K, thus causing the shafts E to be rotated by the car axles. The eccentrics D then first compress a block spring A' interposed between the cams and block A and afterwards apply the blocks. The blocks are maintained in action until the levers J are raised and held by the catches I'. An eccentric-wheel or " wheel lever " P is keyed on one of the shafts E, whereby the brake can be applied by any ordinary handgear.
Patent GB-190802401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Locking Taps
Inventor: TREEN JAMES CUBITT
Filed: 1908-02-03
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 2401. Treen, J. C. Feb. 3. Locking valves.- Relates to means for locking taps in the closed position. To the body of the tap is fastened a spring c provided with a small hole in which the stoppin e of the plug engages when the plug is rotated to the closed position. To turn the tap on, a rocking-piece f is pressed so as to lift the spring c clear of the pin e.. A stop g limits the movement of the piece f.
Patent GB-190802706-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Calculating Machine.
Inventor: LEDER ERNST
Filed: 1908-02-06
Granted: 1909-02-08
Abstract: 2706. Leder, E. Feb. 6. Calculating-apparatus.-A logarithmic computing- device consists of a uniform linear scale representing the mantissµ of the logarithms of numbers from 1 to 10, which is also graduated according to the corresponding numbers. For convenience, the scale is formed upon a sheet 1, Fig. 4, which may be moved to and fro between two drums around which it is rolled, by means of a handle 24 and suitable springs. The scale is divided into one hundred equal sections 4 formed as circular arcs of 120 degrees with centres equally distant upon the centre line of the sheet, whereby each section may be assigced to all mantissµ having a certain first two figures, which figures are tabulated upon the margin 3. The scalar numerals represent natural numbers corresponding to their positions upon the scale, and the first exact four-figure number upon each section is tabulated upon the margin 5. As the sheet passes beneath the top plate 9 of the apparatus, any required section may be brought into view through a slot 32, whereupon the corresponding marginal figures appear in windows 32<a>, and the last three figures of a five-figure mantissa may then be set by means of an arm 39, pivoted at the centre of the slot 32 and having an index point 50, which serves for reading the required figures upon a scale of hundredths, 53, of equal angular extent with the sections of the main scale, and also has an indexline 47<a> for reading the corresponding natural number upon the section of the main scale displayed. Arrangements for adding and subtracting a series of logarithms found by means of the apparatus are provided separately for the first two and last three figures of the mantissµ, the first two figures being automatically added as the sheet moves in one direction, by means of a pawl 56, Fig. 3, and wheel-work, upon a simple counter 68, 69, 70 fitted with a reversing-adjustment 81, whereby subtraction may be made from a number already accumulated upon the counter. To set characteristics manually, the highest numeral-wheel 68 may be moved laterally out of engagement with its transfer pinion and rotated by means of a handle 75. For the last three figures of the mantissµ, a simple counting-arrangement consisting of the wheel-work 35, 41, pointer 44, and scale 46 is actuated each time the arm 39 is displaced from its zero position as determined by the stop 39<a>. For this purpose, a spring-controlled toothed slide 49 upon the arm is moved radially inwards to engage the toothed edge of the wheel 35, but is placed out of engagement upon the return stroke. When subtracting from a previously-accumulated total, this order is reversed. The sum of a series of logarithms may thus be obtained by adding the readings upon the two counters.
Patent GB-190802843-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sash Fastener.
Inventor: LEWIS THOMAS GEORGE
Filed: 1908-02-08
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 2843. Lewis, T. G. Feb. 8. Sash fastenings; sliding bolts.-A spring-pressed bolt c with projection c<3> works in a barrel d in the inner sash meeting-rail and enters a socket b<2> in the outer rail b. The barrel and socket have screwed caps or end plates f, g, which have keyhole apertures and are inclined to give a clamping action. The barrel is cut away at d<3>, and the plate g has a cam-extension g<3>.