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Patent GB-190624821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Collapsible Cardboard Boxes.
Filed: 1906-11-05
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 24,821. Robinson & Sons, and Chapman, C. Nov. 5. Fastenings, cord. A folding cardboard box has a string attachment passing through holes in the body and lid, the ends g<2>, g<x> of the string being tied together to secure the lid in position.
Patent GB-190701601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Pistols
Inventor: MURRAY FRANK TOWNSEND
Filed: 1907-01-22
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 1601. Murray, F. T., and Carter, J. Jan.22. Breech actions, sliding breech-block.-Relates to automatic pistols with stationary barrel or recoiling breech-block. The barrel is connected to the body by a bolt, which can be engaged or disengaged by a movement of the trigger-guard, the trigger being blocked by the disengaged bolt. Fig. 2 is sectional view showing the barrel-locking bolt in its disengaged position. The upper end of the bolt - e normally engages in the recess e<3> in the base of the barrel a, and is disengage by turning down the connected triggerguard d pivoted at its port end d<1>. The barrel and breech-slide can then be disconnected from the body by sliding them forward. The trigger g is blocked, when the bolt is disengaged, by the bolt e being moved forward by the cam surface e<4> at the bottom of the recess for the bolt. The trigger-guard and bolt are retained in the locking positon by a catch f, which engages in a recess of the body. In one modification, the trigger-guard itself acts as a spring for returning the bolt to its locking position. Or a separate spring i, such as is shown in Fig. 13, may be employed, the trigger-guard having an additional bolt j which-engages in a recess j<2> of the barrel.
Patent GB-190705317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Rail Joints.
Inventor: ETTLIN ANTON
Filed: 1907-03-05
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 5 3 1 7. Ettlin, A. March 5, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Rail joints.-Integral with or suitably attached to each rail end is an extension 2 on one side and a socket 3 on the other, which are adapted to engage corresponding sockets and extensions on the abutting rail. The extensions 2 have downward projections 5 engaging depressions 4 in the sockets 3, these depressions extending below the upper surface of the base flange. The upper portion of the extension 2 is cut away towards its end to permit the passage of the projection 5 over the thicker portion of the base flange, the rail being tilted for this purpose as in Fig. 2. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which the interlocking parts are detachably secured to the rails. They may, however, be welded, brazed, or otherwise applied. The socket plate 10 has, in these cases, an extension 12 secured to the base flange, which corresponds to the thicker part of the rail base in the form shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190707601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Two Speed Gears for Motor Cycles and the like.
Inventor: CALVERT JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1907-03-30
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 7601. Calvert, J. H. March 30. Driving-mechanism.- Relates to a two-speed combined belt and chain gear employing a double friction clutch suitable for motor-cycles. A sleeve B fixed to the engine shaft A is enveloped by a sliding sleeve E which carries a double cone clutch member F. A loose driving belt-pulley G and a loose driving chain-sprocket K are kept apart by a distance-ring L and are supported laterally by a flange H on the sleeve B and by pins C passing through slots in the sleeve E into the sleeve B. The pulley G and sprocket-wheel K are adapted to transmit high and low speeds when their internal friction surfaces J, M, respectively, are gripped by the member F.
Patent GB-190710167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Garment Pads.
Filed: 1907-05-01
Granted: 1908-05-01
Abstract: 10,167. Marks, E. C. R., [Goldman, G.]. May 1. Padding.-Garment pads are formed by piling a series of strips of wadding or the like of different widths one upon another, stitching the strips together, dividing the pile into sections having sloping end portions, and then cutting pads from the sections. Strips are cut from a roll of wadding by means of circular cutters 7, 8 adjustably mounted on shafts 5, 6, the cutters being kept in engagement by means of rollers 10 on spring-controlled levers 9 supported on a bar 11. The strips so cut, or strips previously cut to the required widths are carried upwards over deflecting - guides 16 and rollers 17, to a carrier 29, and are led between feed-rollers 37, 38 to a sewing-machine 40, which stitches the strips together The strip after passing under a pressing- roller 43 is carried by the conveyer 41 to a skiving- machine, which may either sever the strip into separate sections having bevelled edges or cut grooves in it. In the skiving-machine shown in Fig. 2, the strip is led against the band knife 42<1> by means of rollers 42<11> carried on oscillating arms, one of which is attached to an arm 42 actuated by a cam 42<b>, whereby the rollers 42<11> alternately raise and lower the pile and cause it to be cut alternately downwards and upwards, though if desired the cuts may all be inclined in the same direction. In the skiving-machine shown in Fig. 4, the pile is led by means of rollers 44, 44<11>, one 44<11> of which is grooved, to a band knife by means of which channels z are cut in the pile. When the pile is channelled as in Fig. 4, it passes between feed-rolls 45, 46 and receives top and bottom covering layers of wadding from rolls 49, 50, the whole being stitched together by two sewing-machines 47, 48. From the sewing- machines, a conveyer 52 and guide-roll 53 lead the pile to a die press 54, which cuts out a pair of pads at each stroke. When the skiving-machine 42 is employed to out the pile into sections, pieces 55 of wadding, cut by means of a revolving knife 25, Fig. 1, are sewn one above and one below each section, and a pair of pads is formed by dividing each section diagonally. Pads of various shape are described and illustrated in the Specification, and the coverings stitched to the pads may be of triangular or of curved shape.
Patent GB-190712184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reinforced Concrete Structures.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1907-05-27
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 12,184. Imray, O., [American Concrete Steel Co.]. May 27. Reinforced concrete ; girders and beams.-A metal truss for reinforcing concrete structures is formed of a continuous bracing 2, Fig. 7, on which is laid a tension member 3, the bracing being then bent up on each side, and the loops finally bent diagonally and laterally, as shown in Fig. 1. One or more wires 4 are preferably placed between the crossed loops in the upper zone. The tension member 3 is slotted to receive the bracing, and rounded on its lower face. Fig. 4 shows a modifi-.' cation in which the lower member is provided with a rib 8 and auxiliary tension wires 10 ; the wires 10 may be replaced by a single bar lying in a groove in the tension member and hooked over it at the ends. The tension members and bracing are preferably of low and high carbon steel respectively;
Patent GB-190714805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Under Carriages of Motor Vehicles, particularly Six Wheeled Vehicles
Inventor: JANVIER MARIE-CHARLES
Filed: 1907-06-27
Granted: 1908-06-29
Abstract: 14,805. Janvier, M. C. June 27. Undercarriages.-Relates to a flexible suspension system for motor road vehicles, particularly sixwheeled vehicles. The front and rear axles are each connected to the middle axle by two longitudinal rods (not shown), which can turn on the middle axle but are fixed to the end axles. Two rectangles are thus formed, each of which is braced by a diagonal rod connecting the middle and an end axle. The axle springs 1, which can turn on the axles, are connected together by links 2 upon which the frame is carried by cam-blocks 3 which roll upon the links. The end springs are also connected together by two cross-springs 4 which support the frame by cam-blocks 6. Teeth are provided on the cams and links to prevent any sliding movement. The front and rear axles are connected for steering in various ways.
Patent GB-190714820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Miners Cages
Inventor: HEILING HEINRICH
Filed: 1907-06-27
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 14,820. Heiling, H. June 27. Safety suspending-apparatus.-If the hoisting- cable breaks, sliding bars are projected from the cage to engage transverse timbers in the well. Means are provided for preventing shocks when the apparatus comes into action, and for putting it out of action when dealing with dead loads. The cage is suspended by strong springs 9 from a top 2, which is connected to the hoisting-cable by a shackle 7. Mounted on the top 2 are four bars 1 arranged in pairs influenced by springs 4. Under normal conditions, the bars 1 are drawn back by ropes 5 connected to the shackle 7, but are projected by the springs 4 to engage the transverse beams 8 when the cable breaks. The contact surfaces of the bars 1 are shaped so that they are gradually pressed back by the beams 8, so that the cage falls step by step until finally brought to rest. When dealing with dead loads, the cage is suspended from the top 2 by hooks 10 and rings 11, so that the shock-absorbing springs are put out of action. At the same time, pivoted levers 17, operated by the nuts 12 of the hooks 10 against the action of springs 14, are moved to engage recesses 18 in the bars 1 and lock them out of action.
Patent GB-190720103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements on Railway Rail Chairs.
Inventor: MARSHALL RALPH JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-09-09
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 20,103. Marshall, R. J., and Penman, W. H. Sept. 9. Chairs; rail joints rails.-Rails are easily inserted in chairs and the use of keys is obviated by providing chairs with a movable jaw A having an under surface C circular and eccentric with the centre line of the rail, the jaw working in a base having an attached or integral jaw D. The jaw has a hole for inserting a bar to open, and when open may fall back against the chair base ; it is closed by the weight of the rail in such a way that greater weight causes greater closure pressure. Recesses are cut in the jaw A or chair base to receive a spike F to secure the jaw. Plugs S may be made on the jaw A to fit in holes or recesses in the rail web to prevent creep. For rail joints the jaws may be made wider, and for crossing work two or more movable jaws may be used on one compound chair.
Patent GB-190725463-A (GB)
Title: A Damping Pad for use in Affixing Stamps to, and in Wetting the Gum of Envelopes.
Inventor: JONES HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1907-11-16
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 25,463. Jones, H. J. Nov. 16. Damping envelopes.- A damping-pad for use in affixing stamps or moistening envelopes consists of a water container a screwed into a wood block b covered with padding c and formed with holes d which communicate with a hole e, a pin screwing into the bottom of the container being provided for cutting off connexion between the container and the block. In use the pin f is unscrewed and moved up and down to flush the padding c.
Patent GB-190803860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Switches.
Filed: 1908-02-20
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 3860. Marks, E. C. R., [Electrical Manufacturing Co.]. Feb. 20. Cut-outs; distributing; switches.-An automatic cut-out apparatus for protecting electric circuits against high potentials consists of a switch through which the current normally flows, an electro-magnet for causing the switch to open, and a lightning- arrester in series with the electro-magnet in a branch wire leading to earth. A base 1 supports at the back an electro-magnet 2, and at the front a switch 5. There may be, as shown, two or any number of switches, united by an insulating-bar 9, to which a handle 13 is attached. When closed, each of the switches makes circuit through a terminal 8, a switch blade 5, a post 7, an ordinary fuse 22, and a terminal 21. The switches can be operated by hand independently of the electromagnetic releasing-means. To open the switch automatically, there is provided a bent lever 15 pivoted to the base. When placed in the position shown by the full lines in Fig. 2, the lever is held by a latch 20 against the tension of a spring 17 tending to pull it outwards. If the core 3 of the electro-magnet 2 rises, the latch is tripped, the lever 15 is pulled down, and the switch bar 9 is thrown by its impact into the 'off ' position. The coil of the electro-magnet 2 is joined to one of the terminals 8 by a wire 30, the other end of the coil being joined by a wire 29 to a lightning-arrester 28, from which a wire 24 is taken to earth. Ordinary currents pass through the switches without exciting the electro-magnet; but in the case of a flash of lightning or accidental contact with a wire of highvoltage, the . resulting discharge to earth through the lightning - arrester and the electro - magnet excites the coil and causes the switch to open. To restore the circuits to their former condition, the switch is closed and the lever 15 is put back and retained by the latch 20, which automatically falls by gravity into its holding position. Two or more circuits may be protected by the one apparatur. The single coil 2 may be replaced by a double coil.
Patent GB-190807604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loose Leaf Binders
Inventor: SCHMIDTMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1908-04-06
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 7604. Schmidtmann, A. April 6. Filing papers &c.-In a looseleaf binder, the top cover 4 is locked by a plate spring 8, the ends of which are forced against the filing-posts 3 by a depressing-device, such as two cammembers 9, 10, the spring being held in the lowered position by two bolts 13, 14, which enter a loop 12 depending from the spring 8. The bolt 14 is key-operated, but the bolt 13 is held closed by a spring 15 and is adapted to be moved laterally into the open position, either by the pressure of the loop 12 on its bevelled inner end, or by a hand-operated pin 16 which also forms the pivot for the key actuating the bolt 14. A loop 22 guides the bolts 13, 14.
Patent GB-190809117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Exhaust Turbine Systems.
Filed: 1908-04-27
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 9117. Warwick Machinery Co., and Halliwell, R. F. April 27. Elastic-fluid turbines.-In an arrangement in which a steam turbine is supplied with the exhaust steam from a reciprocating engine through an accumulator, or, when the reciprocating engine is not working and the supply from the accumulator falls, with live steam direct from a boiler through a reducing-valve, an equilibrium valve of any type is introduced into the pipe connecting the reciprocating engine with the accumulator. The equilibrium valve is controlled by a piston or flexible diaphragm, one side of which is exposed to the pressure in the pipe and the other to the atmosphere, and the valve is adjusted with springs or weights so that it opens when the pressure in the pipe is a predetermined amount in excess of the atmospheric pressure. The back pressure on the reciprocating engine is thus kept constant and yet the pressure in the accumulator can fall below atmospheric pressure to supply the turbine, provided the accumulator supply is sufficient for the turbine load. The accumulator can thus work within a wide range of temperature.
Patent GB-190809642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Silencers for use with Fluid Pressure Engines.
Inventor: POPPE PETER AUGUST
Filed: 1908-05-04
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 9642. Poppe, P. A. May 4.. Exhaust-silencers.-Comprises a construction of exhaust-silencer of the type in which an expansion chamber is provided with a spring-loaded valve to control the exit. In the example illustrated, the gases enter the chamber A by a pipe 0 and then, by opening a spring-loaded valve F, pass through perforations in a plate J to an annular chamber K, from which they escape through one or more outlets L. The area of the valve opening is proportional to the pressure of the gases in the chamber. The valve is seated on an annular flanged ring D secured to the chamber wall, and may be provided with cushioning-rings 0. The annular chamber K and the outlet pipe are carried by a cover-plate H, which also has a central chamber M for the valve stem, spring, and. adjusting device N. The perforated plate J and annular chamber K may be dispensed with. The outlet valve is stated to yield sufficiently to prevent damage to the silencer, and is cushioned by the gases between it and the plate J if an explosion occurs in the chamber A.
Patent GB-190810181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture and Production of Hydrosulphites
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-05-11
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 10,181. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. May 11. Ammonium and zinc salts hydrosulphites.- Double compounds of zinc hydrosulphite and ammonium salts are produced by the action of zinc dust and an acid on an alkali bisulphite in the presence of an ammonium salt.
Patent GB-190811861-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Marking or Adjusting the Lengths of Skirts.
Inventor: SENCENBAUGH SAMUEL SIMON
Filed: 1908-06-01
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 11,861. Sencenbaugh, S. S. June 1. Measuring for.-A device for marking skirt lengths to ensure proper gradation of length between the front and back of the skirt comprises a disk a rigidly secured to two plates A, A'. This disk forms a pivot for an arm a', which carries an upright B. The arm a<1> and upright B are slotted and united by set-screws for purposes of adjustment. A bar B' bent to the arc of a circle is adjustable vertically on the upright B. A bracket C having a cross-arm c<1> is secured by set-screws to the plate A, and forms an adjustable positioning-device. The person stands on the plate A with the ankles behind the arm c', and the bar B' is moved from right to left, the skirt bottom being turned up and pinned over this bar.
Patent GB-190820560-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Lacing Boots.
Inventor: SCHULZ HUGO
Filed: 1908-09-30
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 20,560. Schulz, H. Sept. 30. Lacing-fastenings.-Top and other boots are provided at the instep and at the side with lacing- fastenings which are tightened by the same means. The instep-fastening consists of a number of laces a, Figs. 1 and 5, forming part of a strap b, which carries a buckle f adapted to be engaged by a strap h sewn to the sole. The free ends of the laces a are provided with hooks e, Fig. 6, to engage the eyelets of the instep opening. The side-fastening consists of a single lace k knotted to the boot at its upper end, and provided at its free end with an eye k<1> adapted to be engaged by a double snap fastening g, which engages an eye on the buckle f. The strap b is furnished with a pocket i to take the free end of the strap h. Bellows tongue-pieces may be sewn behind both lacing-openings. In a modified form, the side-fastening extends to the leg opening.
Patent GB-190823626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Combined Reciprocating and Turbine-engine Installations.
Inventor: DENNY JAMES
Filed: 1908-11-05
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 23,626. Denny, J., and Irving, J. Nov. 5. Turbines combined with steam-engines. In combined reciprocating and turbine engine installations in which the turbines exhaust into two condensers, stop valves are arranged between the turbine and the condensers so that either condenser may be cut out for repairs. The reciprocating engines A<1>, A', Fig. 1, exhaust through pipes D', D<2> to a turbine A, or, when required, exhaust pipes E<1>, E<2> direct to the condensers B<1>, B<2>. The turbine A exhausts into the two condensers B', B<2> through pipes C', C<2>. Within the latter are valves C, Fig. 2, normally open, operated by rods D. If a condenser exhibits defects it can be cut out by means of the valve C and repairs executed without stopping the engines, the turbine meanwhile exhausting into one condenser only. The form of valve may be varied.
Patent GB-190825367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: METCALFE JAMES
Filed: 1908-11-25
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 25,367. Metcalfe, J., Metcalfe, J. C., and Metcalfe, R. D. Nov. 25. Locomotive boilers; feed-water, supplying; partitions, internal; scum apparatus; washing-out.- Relates to steam generators, more particularly of the locomotive type, of the kind having separate feedwater - heating and steam - raising portions within one shell, and consists in providing improved means for supplying the feed-water, for removing grease, and for washing-out the boiler. The generator, Figs. 1 and 2, is divided by a plate e into a feed water-heating portion a and a steamraising portion b. Feed-water is supplied to the bottom of the portion a through pipes g which may first pass through the smoke-box as shown by dotted lines in Fig. 1. Pipes h convey water from just below the lowest water-level in the heater a to the bottom of the steam-raising portion b. To remove grease from the heater a, a trough i is arranged just below the normal water-level, and the water thereon is blown out through a cock k. For washing out the portion b, a spray pipe o is provided, fitted with a hose connexion p, Fig. 2. Additional washing-out pipes q, extending from the smoke-box and normally closed by plugs r, are provided. The two portions of the generator are provided with sediment collectors m, t. The steampipe to the engines from the steam dome s may pass through a hole in the plate e or may rest upon the top of the plate e, which in this case does not extend to the top of the generator.
Patent GB-190826274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Devices for Polyphase Current Machinery.
Inventor: FONTECHA JUAN MANUEL SANCHEZ
IPC: H02H3/13
Filed: 1908-12-04
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 26,274. Fontecha, J. M. S. Dec. 4. Distributing.-In a polyphase system of distribution, a safety device is ,provided for automatically connecting two other phrases of the system, upon the failure of a third ,phase. The ;wind- ,ings of solenoids B<1>, B<2>, B<3>, and fuses ,E<1> E<2>, E<3>; are placed in the leads 1, 2, 3 respectively of a three-phase distribution system. The cores H<1>, H<2>, H3 of the solenoids carry contacts I<1>, I<2>, I<3> respectively, which engage with liquid contacts K<1>, K<2>, K<3> when the windings of the solenoids are de-energized, thereby forming short-circuits between the leads 2, 3 ; 1, 3 ; and 1, 2. When one of the leads, say 1, fails, the contacts I<1>, K<1> short-circuit the two remaining leads 2, 3, blowing one or both of the fuses, E<2>, E<3>, and thereby completely protecting ,the apparatus supplied.
Patent GB-190827271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Filters.
Filed: 1908-12-15
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 27,271. Marks, E. C. R., [Oliver-Roche Co.]. Dec. 15. Water, purifying - Water supplied by a pipe C to a compartment L passes upwards through a filter A consisting of a layer of granular charcoal, coarser at the bottom, held in a wooden frame between screens of copper and zinc or galvanized iron, which are stated to give an electrolytic action. The filter floats by means of air chambers 10, and the filtered water passes through a flexible pipe E to a compartment G.
Patent GB-190827488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Razors.
Inventor: PRATT ALLISON ALONZO
Filed: 1908-12-17
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 27,488. Pratt, A. A. Dec. 17. Razors, safety. Relates to safety razors of the class described in Specification No. 28,763, A.D. 1902. The blade and guard have oblique edges so that the user can shave with a shearing cut, and the blade is held under flanges A' of a spring frame A, bent to form a handle A', by an arched guard C pivoted to and co-acting with the frame and locked in the clamping position by projections D on the frame. The rear of the guard has a curved handle C' adapted to be engaged at the underside by the forefinger of the user's hand, the thumb resting on a knurled projection C<5> extending through a slot in the blade.