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Patent GB-190708908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Apparatus and Appliances for Scotching Corves or the like Mining Vehicles on Revolving Tipplers and in Releasing the Stops of the same.
Inventor: BINGLEY JOHN
Filed: 1907-04-17
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 8908. Bingley, J., and Wakefield, T. April 17. Tipping-apparatus.-A method of automatically scotching trucks in rotary tipplers is described. The platform b of the tippler a that carries the rails c on which the corve d runs is hinged at one end h as shown, while its other end is supported on the spring i. When the leading wheels e of the corve have reached the desired position, their further progress is arrested by the axles f of the wheels coming against fixed stops g. As only a small deflexion of the platform b is necessary to scotch the wheels, a bearer j is provided to limit its movement. After the corve has been emptied and the tippler returned to its normal position, the platform b returns to the level of the other rails by the reaction of the spring, which is of sufficient power to move back the empty truck, In this position the tippler is locked by an automatic catch in the usual way, The corve is then moved forward by a following corve or otherwise, and when it has emerged a sufficient distance clear of the tippler to allow of the succeeding corve having reached the scotching position, it throws over an arm l which causes the bolts k to be withdrawn and the tippler to be released. In addition, hand -levers m are provided for use in case of need.
Patent GB-190709778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rifle and like Target Practice Apparatus
Inventor: CUMMINGS HENRY HAVELOCK
Filed: 1907-04-26
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 9778. Cummings, H. H. Oct. 20, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Rifle practice, teaching.-Miniaturetarget apparatus is supported in a light frame b, b', b<1> secured to the muzzle a of a rifle. The follower c, universally pivoted at b' in the frame, carries at its inner end a miniature target c<4> opposite to the pivoted marker arm e<2>. When the line of sight passes through the centre of the target, it also passes through the axis of the follower and its centre of gyration. The follower is made to move during the aiming movements by the swinging V-shaped rest d suspended by cords d'. The marker arm e<2> is actuated by a rodfpassing through the barrel and having its rear end within the path of the firing-pin when that moves forward after the trigger has been palled. Or the marker arm may be actuated by the discharge of a blank cartridge.
Patent GB-190711479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Submarine or Submersible Boats.
Filed: 1907-05-16
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 11,479. Soc. Anon. Fiat - Muggiano. Nov. 1, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Submarine vessels.-Comprises a form of hull for submarine vessels designed to reduce resistance to propulsion and to reduce the alteration of water pressure in the torpedo tubes, when turning, to a minimum. The hull in plan is of the usual cigar shape, while in elevation the deck A is flat and has an almost straight longitudinal profile until near the ends, when the hull converges to a vertical straight line. At places in the hull where torpedo tubes meet the external surface, an inward curve G .is formed, so that by reason of the boat's hull projecting over the mouth of the launching-tubes, no dangerous alteration of pressure takes place within the tube during lateral movements of the vessel. The internal structure of the vessel, shown in half transverse section in Fig. 9, consists of two elastic arches H, I connected on the line 1-1, and strengtheiied by pillars 3. The exterior of the arched members is plated, and the spaces between the upper arch and the deck are utilized as ballast tanks.
Patent GB-190719091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Filing and Fastening Papers and the like.
Filed: 1907-08-24
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 19,091. Kenrick & Jefferson, and Port, S. J. Aug. 24. Filing papers &c.-Relates to apparatus for filing papers, catalogues, looseleaf books, &c, in which the papers &c. are filed on flat wires, strips, or prongs. One or more e sectional sleeves c, c<2> of brass, aluminium, vulcanite, celluloid, &c., being placed over the wires &c. b, prevent the papers d from being damaged by the wires &c. and ensure their more rigid alinement. The lowermost sleeve has a flange and the uppermost sleeve c<3>, Fig. 6, may be similarly flanged. The wires &c. b are bent down upon the papers &c., as shown in Fig. 1. When the sleeves are filled, the papers may be lifted from the wires &c. b and preserved upon the sleeves between the flanges. The sleeves may be secured to one another by the spring action shown in Fig. 6, by screwing them together, in which case they are constructed as shown in Fig. 8, by a bayonet-joint, or by other means. The sleeves may be used with proper fasteners whether the latter are employed with filing covers or otherwise.
Patent GB-190719763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piano Actions.
Inventor: DARLEY JOHN WESLEY
Filed: 1907-09-04
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 19,763. Darley, J. W. Sept. 4. Pianofortes, actions for. The repetition spring 4 is forked at its lower end and bent at its upper end, and is secured to the jack z by a screw 8 passing through a hole in the spring, and a coiled spring 9 pressing it constantly against the head of the screw. The forked end engages a nose 10 at the lower end of the jack and serves to prevent lateral displacement. In the normal position the spring 4 bears against two pads 11, 16 on the jack. During its upward motion, the jack is guided by the spring 4 until escapement is effected by the adjustable setoff button 23<a>. The spring is then flexed and tends to restore the jack and also to retract the hammer. After a light blow the spring bears against the lower nose 21 of the hammer-butt, as shown ; but after a heavy blow the hammer rebounds further, and the spring then bears on the upper nose 20 and produces a smaller retractive effect, thus compensating to some extent for the increased gravitational retractive effect. In the event of the hammer-butt working stiffly, the bent end of the spring engages the shoulder 20 and forcibly retracts the hammer. The upper end of the jack is formed with two inclined surfaces 17, 19 and an intermediate and almost horizontal surface 18, and the lower part of the padded shoulder 1 of the butt is similarly formed. The abstract g which carries the check 23 is pivoted to the jack lever hand also to a link i pivoted to the rail b. The pivot-pins 2, 3 are rigidly secured in the abstract, but are bushed in the lever h and link i. The abstract is held against the adjusting-screw l by a bent wire n. An adjustable stop-rail o for the keys f is secured by a screw p passing through a slot in the rail b. The action is a modification of that described in Specification No. 21,227, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190720390-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means for Preventing in Monocular Optical Instruments Fatigue of the Eye not used for Observation also applicable for Sighting or Measuring with said Instruments.
Filed: 1907-09-12
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 20,390. Optische Anstalt C. P. Goerz Akt.-Ges. Sept. 13, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Optical instruments; telescopes; microscopes.- To prevent fatigue of the idle eye when monocular instruments are being used, a collimator b with a mark d is fitted and adjusted to secure the same focal adjustment for each eye. Scales may be mounted in the collimator to project into the principal image for micrometrical purposes. A pair of these collimators may be employed, one on each side of the usual eyepiece, to allow of either the right or the left eye being used for the observation.
Patent GB-190720816-A (GB)
Title: Pen or Pencil Clip.
Inventor: DALE JAMES
Filed: 1907-09-19
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 20,816. Dale, J. Sept. 19. Attaching articles to wearing - apparel. - A pen or pencil clip is formed with one lateral arm C, so that the article is readily inserted from the side. The clip is. attached to the pocket permanently by sewing, or by means of a spring or hinged tongue A, indentations E being preferably formed to grip the cloth. To effect a better hold on the pen &c., the clip may be rubberlined.
Patent GB-190722236-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Clutch or Brake for Passenger Lifts and the like.
Inventor: KEATS HAROLD EDWARD
Filed: 1907-10-09
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 22,236. Keats, H. E. Oct. 9. Safety suspending-apparatus.-The hoisting- cable of a lift or the like is attached to a metal plate C guided vertically by rollers H on the cage. Pins mounted in a movable jaw B are adapted to slide in inclined slots in the plate C. The rope guide E passes between the movable jaw B and a fixed jaw A, the gripping-faces of the jaws being of serpentine form. In the event of the hoisting- cable F breaking, the plate C is pulled downwards by the spring D, and causes the jaw B to bend and grip the fixed guide E.
Patent GB-190724351-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Drying Peat and similar Substances Artificially.
Inventor: FRITZ FERDINAND
Filed: 1907-11-04
Granted: 1908-11-04
Abstract: 24,351. Fritz, F. Nov. 4. Gas retorts; destructive distillation.-Peat is distilied in a retort f, and the gas produced by the distillation is conveyed through pipes h to heat a peat store-room g, drying the peat and becoming cooled. The gas is then burnt in a furnace a which heats the retort, and the combustion products are carried into a further store-room d in direct contact with the peat, the steam evolved being conveyed into the retort to increase the output of ammonia. The peat is further dried in rooms k above the retort. In an extended part r of the retort the peat is finally dried before distillation, this part being shut off from the body of the retort by a slide m. By removing a slide m<1> the charred peat is discharged into a part l. The process is adapted to be used in conjunction with that described in Specification No. 20,359, A.D. 1906. The gas produced in the distillation may be in part used for lighting or motive power.
Patent GB-190726502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Finger-post Signs and the like.
Inventor: JOHNSON HARRY JAMES
Filed: 1907-11-30
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 26,502. Johnson, H. J. Nov. 30. Signs.-The indicating letters or signs on fingerposts are mounted so that they extend above and below the supporting-arm, which is made in two parts adapted to hold the projecting pieces which support the letters. In the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a two-part arm 1 has longitudinal recesses of T-section,into which the bases 4 of the symbols 3 are fitted. The two parts of the arm 1 are locked together by means of a bracket 5 and bolts 6. In the construction shown in Fig. 3, the bases 4 of the symbols 3 are of hooked formation so as to engage with one another. The symbols are preferably formed with bevelled edges tapering from front to back.
Patent GB-190726809-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lead Seal Lock.
Inventor: STAMM HEINRICH
Filed: 1907-12-04
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 26,809. Stamm, H. Dec. 4. Fastenings, seal. In the fastening shown in Fig. 1, the hasp d secured to the lid of the box to be fastened is formed with a keyhole slot k which engages with the stud k. After the hasp is engaged, the pivoted plate e is turned down on to the stud, and the plate and hasp are locked together by a lead seal g. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the plate e with the circular hole for engagement with the stud h is hinged to the box lid, and the plate d is pivoted behind it and has a slot n so that it can engage under the head of the stud. In a further modification, a staple is substituted for the stud h, and the plate d is suitably shaped to engage with it.
Patent GB-190801883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints for Pipes and Tubes.
Inventor: MACNAUGHTAN WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM
Filed: 1908-01-28
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 1883. Macnaughtan, W. C. Jan. 28. [Patent of Addition to No. 12,553, A.D. 1906.] Spigot-and-socket joints.-In the joint described in- Specification No. 12,553, A.D. 1906, a flat divided ring having stepped or scarfed joints is interposed between the packing and the gland ; this is now replaced by a ring D of angle section. The joints in the ring may be partly inclined and partly parallel to the axis of the pipe, as shown at G, Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190804114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Parallel Vices.
Inventor: MILLER HERBERT
Filed: 1908-02-24
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 4114. Miller, H., Holmes, F., and Jowitt, J., [trading as Leeds Lock and Tool Co.]. Feb. 24. Vices.-In quick-adjustment parallel vices of the kind in which a half-nut is moved into or out of engagement with the vice screw by a bar attached to sleeves frictionally engaging with the plain parts of the screw, according as the screw is turned in one or the opposite direction, the sleeve bar has its motion limited on both sides by stops arranged so that in one direction a spring plunger forces the nut up against the screw, and in the other direction the spring plunger is depressed by the sleeve bar to permit the nut to fall away from the screw. The operating-screw 6 is arranged in bearings 5 and has at its forward end a coned part 11 fitted with a sleeve 12 connected to a rear collar 14 by a bar 13. A spring 15 always keeps the parts 11, 12 in good frictional contact. The half-nut 8 is guided to move vertically in a recess 9 between stops 10, and is formed with a spindle 18 passing through a plate 19 fixed to the bed 1. When the screw is turned in one direction, the sleeve bar 13 contacts with one stop 16, and the nut 8 is pressed into engagement with the screw 6 by a spring plunger 20, as shown in Fig. 2; while when the screw is turned in the opposite direction, the bar 13 depresses the spring plunger and the nut falls out of engagement. The spring plunger may be provided with an auxiliary spring which bears upon the top of the nut so as to ensure that the nut falls on being released. Instead of employing the conical friction clutch 12, a contacting faced clutch may be used, the two surfaces of which are in contact by a spring.
Patent GB-190805522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Typewriters.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-03-11
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 5522. Boult, A. J., [Spiro, C.]. March 11. Typewriters.-(1) Fig. 2 shows a back-setting pawl C<3>, . pivotally attached to a hand-lever C and having a camslot embracing a pin C<4>. A spring D tends to move the pawl to the left and also to swing it towards a rack A on the carriage. An adjustable stop C<7> limits the spacing movement of the pawl. (2) A pivoted toothed locking- piece E may be secured in engagement with the rack A 'by means of a screw E<4>, for rendering the machine inoperative for shipment &c. (3) The linefinder comprises an arm F, Fig. 1, pivoted in such a manner that it may aline with the bank of type - bars G when it is in its inoperative position. (4) The tabulating-mechanism comprises a series of stops J on a removable rack H co-operable with a pivoted stop-member. The rack is provided with longitudinal and transverse slots H<1>, H<3> which are engaged by screws H<2>, H<4> j these screws may have thumb-pieces, and the screw H<2> may be shouldered so that it does not grip the rack. The stops J comprise pivoted members J<2>, J<5> and a spring J<6>; hooked jaws J', J<7> engage oppositely inclined teeth H<5>, H<6> on the rack, so that the stops cannot be removed from the rack unless the members J<2>, J<5> are pressed together. The width of a stop J is equal to the space between two adjacent teeth of the rack. One of the stops J may have an extension P<x> to act as a marginal paper guide. The stop or jumper-dog is provided with a lug K<1> and ears K<2> bent up from the body of the plate, and is loose upon a spindle K<3>. A lever K<6> pivoted on this spindle lies under a spring K<5> on the stop and is operated from the tabulating-key by a member M, so that, if the lug K' is opposite a stop J when the key is depressed, the spring K<5>, and not the stop, is moved. A spring attached to a pin K<7> holds the stop in the inoperative position. (5) A U-shaped piece of resilient metalis interposed between the driving-band L and the finger-piece L<1>, the whole being riveted together. (6) The spring-controlled bell-hammer O is operated by a lug N' on a trip lever N, with which a pin P on the carriage comes into contact. A spring N<3> holds the lever N normally vertical.
Patent GB-190805800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Advertising Vehicles.
Inventor: MORTON ALFRED ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-03-16
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 5800. Morton, A. A. March 16. Advertising.- In an advertising-vehicle, one or more endless canvasses d mounted in the sides or ends of the vehicle, are carried in a sinuous fashion over a series of horizontal rollers e and guiderollers g. One of the rollers of each set is geared by a chain i to a shaft k connected by a bevel-gearing to a countershaft n, driven from one of the road-wheels by a chain o. A clutch s may be arranged on the countershaft to enable the movement of the band to be intermittent.
Patent GB-190811037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lasts or Trees for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BOSTOCK EDWIN
Filed: 1908-05-21
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 11,037. Bostock, E. May 21. Trees consist of a fore-part A, having a transverse hole a in its inner end to accommodate a hinge-pin, through which is threaded a rod B, which is rotated by a milled collar &c. b, when in the boot, to adjust the position of a heel piece B'. A vertical slot a<1> intersects the hole a, to permit relative movement between the rod B and the fore-part A.
Patent GB-190812870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Transporting Bricks and the like
Inventor: FRANCIS WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1908-06-16
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 12,870. Francis, W. H. June 17, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Lifting-cradles.- A stack of bricks &c. is transported by lifting-bars which are inserted between the bricks of the lowest layer and clamped into frictional engagement therewith. The upper layers of bricks are supported by the bottom layer, and the lifting-bars can be readily removed when the stack is set down. Fig. 3 shows one form of lifting-cradle, and Fig. 4 shows in detail the clamping-device. The cradle comprises a series of vertical bars 1 with their upper ends turned inwards at right-angles and secured by cross-bars. A yoke 11 secured to the crossbars is provided with a series of holes with which engages a sprocket-wheel suspended by brackets 12 from the hoisting-chain. A handle on the shaft of the sprocket enables the point of support of the cradle to be adjusted. The lower ends of the bars 1 are connected by a transverse plate 24, and are turned inwards between the faces of the bricks as shown at 21, Fig. 4. Each alternate member 21 is cut away at its lower edge to accommodate a pivoted flap or clamp 27 hinged to the cross plate 24 at one end and to a loose link 29 at the other. The plate 24 is slotted to receive the pivots of the clamping-members which are operated by forked arms 31 connected to collars 39 loosely mounted on a sliding rod 32. This rod is moved endwise by a spring lever 36 working on a ratchet segment, and is provided with a series of fixed collars connected to the loose collars 39 by springs. When a stack of bricks is to be lifted, the bars 21 and jaws 27 are introduced between the bricks of the bottom layer, and the lever 36 is swung over so that these bricks are gripped, the springs and pin and slot mounting of the clamps allowing for slight variations in the size of the bricks. The whole pile is then transported by the chain 15, and when in the required position the cradle can be detached by releasing the lever 36.
Patent GB-190816182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manicure Implements.
Inventor: MILLER THEODORE
Filed: 1908-07-30
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 16,182. Miller, T. July 30. Manicuring-appliances.-Relates to nail-polishing devices of the type described in Specification No. 9126, A.D. 1908, and consists in the provision at each end of the strip 1, Fig. 2, of finger grips which conveniently take the form of rings 4, Fig. 5, and pivoted members 9, Fig. 3, provided with a heel 11 and mounted in the rings 4, which are attached to the upper strip by lugs 5.
Patent GB-190817051-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fire-guard
Inventor: LUNT FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-08-13
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 17,051. Lunt, F. Aug. 13. Fire-guards; fenders.-A co nbination kerb and fire-guard, consisting of rods b attached to telescopic standards c on a kerb a, is fitted with supports or props d, which are pivoted to the ends of the kerb and serve to uphold the bars b when the device is used as a fire-guard.
Patent GB-190817281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Furnaces.
Inventor: IMBERT ANTOINE HENRI
Filed: 1908-08-17
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 17,281. Imbert, A. H. Aug. 17. Electric furnaces.-An arc radiation furnace for metallurgical and other purposes has a cylindrical furnace chamber resting on rollers e so that it can rotate continuously about fixed cooled blocks g surrounding the electrodes and forming parts of the end walls. Narrow spaces are left around the blocks g for the escape of gases, which are collected by annular covers m of sheet or cast iron lined with refractory material. Charging and tapping holes o through the metal casing a and refractory lining d are arranged in pairs opposite each other in the flat sides of the chamber, and are normally closed by plugs p secured by bolts q. A peep-hole r is provided in the curved wall. The dimensions of the furnace are such that the whole of the cylindrical surface is exposed to the radiation of the arc.
Patent GB-190819644-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Paint for Exhaust Steam Pipes and the like.
Inventor: FISH JOHN MARLOR
Filed: 1908-09-18
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 19,644. Fish, J. M. Sept. 18. Paints, materials for.-A paint for exhaust steam pipes and gas-engine and power-gas pipes &c. consists of boiled linseed oil, turpentine, lampblack, powdered graphite, and oxide of manganese.
Patent GB-190823897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brakes.
Inventor: CUMMINGS JOHN FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-11-07
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 23,897. Cummings, J. F. Nov. 7. Brakes.-Comprises braking-members independently actuated and applied to both the outer and the inner cylindrical surfaces of a rotating drum mounted on a shaft. A modification is shown in which the blocks are applied to the outer surface only. In Figs. 1 and 2 is shown the drum 2, which has a series of V-shaped grooves 4, 5 on its outer and inner surfaces. The outer grooves 4 are engaged by ribs 9 slightly larger than the grooves, which ribs are carried by a flexible band 8, which can be tightened by hand through the linkage shown, to apply the brake. The inner grooves are engaged by ribs on two members 25 pivoted at 26, and, when the brake-operating treadle is depressed, are separated by a cam 35 acting against a spring 31. In a modification, Fig. 8, the drum is grooved externally only, and the ribbed brake - blocks have beads 44 with reduced necks 45, the beads fitting into guides 46 formed on levers 47, thus allowing the shoes to rock and move laterally. The blocks are applied by rocking the lever 56, which brings the levers 47 together against the action of the spring 54. The shoes are maintained in position by pins 48 surrounded by springs 49, the pins being secured to the shoes.