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Patent GB-190612728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cash Registers
Filed: 1906-05-31
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 12,728. National Cash Register Co., [National Cash Register Co.]. May 31. Tills. - Relates to an autographic attachment to a cash-register, the strip being fed by the movement of the till cover, the rocking shaft of which is coupled up to the feed mechanism upon depression of one of a number of special keys or by setting a special device. The shaft C, Figs. 2, 3, 4, and 6, rocked by the till cover B, Fig. 1, carries loose a toothed segment 15 engaging a pinion on the shaft of the feed-roller 8 and driving the latter by a ratchet and pawl, and engaging also a pinion 28 which drives through a spring clutch 28<a> the spindle 27, on which the taking-up roller 11 rotates with friction. The segment 15 is coupled to the rocking shaft C so as to feed the autographic strip by a clutch 17, which is actuated by the depression of one of a number of special keys having arms 22 to engage the yoke 21 of a clutchactuating arm 19 ; a spring 77 disengages the clutch and feed mechanism after actuation. The feed mechanism is also adapted to be actuated by a pawl 32 carried on an arm 30 fast on the shaft C and adapted to engage a ratchet arc 32 on the segment 31 when permitted by a pin 33 carried by the pawl entering the recess in a holding-off arc 34 carried by a sleeve 36 loose on the shaft C. The holding-off arc 34 can be set to allow different lengths of feed by placing a peg on one of the holes 40, 41, so that, when the guard arm 44, Fig. 1, is displaced to write, it removes a stop 42 and allows the plate 38 to fall and set the arc 34 in a predetermined position. A sliding bolt 46 is fitted to hold the stop 42 out of action when desired. The upper position 39 of the pin allows the special key clutch only to act. An extra purchaser's strip and duplicating-strip 25 are fitted, and a ratchet 27<b> on the taking-up spindle 27 prevents reverse motion.
Patent GB-190614482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stiffeners for Lace Collars and the like
Inventor: HUNT HENRY
Filed: 1906-06-25
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 14,482. Hunt, H. June 25. Stiffeners for lace collars and the like are made from flat sheets of celluloid, mica, talc, or like material, preferably transparent and skin-coloured. The sheets are cut out or punched to the s h a p e s h o w n, the transverse ends having perforations for attachment to the collar.
Patent GB-190617894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-skid Devices for Tyres for Road Wheels and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: BRAMPTON FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-08-09
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 17,894. Brampton, F. W. Aug. 9. Studs &c.-To form hard-headed studs for tyre tread-bands which are not easily torn from the bands, square or other pieces S of suitable size are cut from a sheet of steel, which can be hardened, and are stamped in dies to form prongs s' at the corners and central raised portions s<2>. The pieces are attached with the prongs s' embedded in the band by soft rivets through countersunk holes s<3>, which may be turned down over washers on the inner face of the band.
Patent GB-190622785-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Turbine Engine.
Inventor: WADDELL WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-10-15
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 22,785. Waddell, W. A. Oct. 15. Screw motors. - A reversib I e screw motor consists of a number of concentric helical channels fitted with blades, the twists of the channels being alternately right and left handed. Fig. 4 shows the rib h, forming the innermost channel, made integrally with the sleeve g on the spindle f; Fig. 2 shows the manner in which the other ribbed rings k, m, forming the helical channels l, n, are arranged. To secure a tight fit, the inside bore of each ring may be slightly conical so as to jam on to correspondingly tapered ribs. Obstructing- blades x, of which a few are shown diagrammatically in Fig. 4, project radially from the bottom to the top of each channel. The bearing-blocks e are made hollow, and form steam inlet and exhaust boxes, respectively, their functions being interchangeable according to the direction of rotation required. For one direction, steam passes from the left through a hollow sleeve d to the inner passage j, then through port o, passage l, port p, and passage n to the port t, which delivers it to exhaust space s connected with the other chest e. For opposite rotation, steam enters the space s through the sleeve d<1> and traverses the same path in an opposite direction. Power may be taken from the spindle or from the casing a which revolves with the inner part. Packing is used where necessary. The whole may be enclosed in a fixed casing.
Patent GB-190623576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illuminated Signs
Inventor: LORD WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-23
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 23,576. Lord, W., and Lord, G. H. Oct. 23. Reflectors. - Relates to illuminated signs of the style in which letters &c. are carried by a frame and illuminated by a light arranged centrally in front, and consists in making the letters interchangeable and the light capable of adjustment, the sign itself being in addition so constructed as to be readily taken down and replaced in position. The device may be used for the naming of streets, or decorated and used as an illumination. The frame, which may be square, circular, or other shape, consists of a number of rods to which are attached the letters by the hook H and pin device G. The barrel B to which the frame is attached is passed through a tube C set into the wall of the building, and clamped by a nut M ; the tube D which carries the lamps and a reflector K slides in the barrel B, and when drawn right in the lamps are protected by the conical shade L.
Patent GB-190624178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boots.
Inventor: SHARPE EMILY MARIENNE
Filed: 1906-10-30
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 24,178. Sharpe, E. M. Oct. 30. Uppers. - The upper of a boot, especially intended for ladies, is formed as a divided spat A, the sides of which are connected by stud-andsocket fasteners D, E, to facilitate the putting on and removal of the boot. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 17,892, A.D. 1888, No. 20,206, A.D. 1895, and No. 28,343, A.D. 1903.]
Patent GB-190624924-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Attaching or Clamping Device for Domestic and the like Machines.
Inventor: NAHMER WILHELM VON DER
Filed: 1906-11-06
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 24,924. Nahmer, W. von der. Nov. 6. Clamps. - The clamping-screw g of a machine is arranged substantially parallel with the table top, as shown. The lower part a of the machine has a supporting-plate b, which bears on the table top c, and a downwardly projecting arm e. A pressing-piece f is pivoted to the arm e and is operated by the screw g, which screws through the arm e. Several pressing pieces and screws may be employed. The clamp may be used for mincing- machines, vegetable cutters, coffee and spice grinding mills, knife-polishing machines, fruit presses, cork extractors, wringers, and other domestic machines.
Patent GB-190628437-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Propelling Ships.
Inventor: PORTER JAMES ROBERTSON
Filed: 1906-12-13
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 28,437. Porter, J. R. Dec. 13. Screw propellers.-One or more cylinders a, which are wholly immersed, are fixed to the vessel by struts b, and carry within them shafts c upon which are helical blades e. The length of one convolution of the blades is the same as the length of the enclosing cylinder. The blades may be bent.over so that their outer edges are tangential to the cylinder, and the extremities of the blades may be connected at intervals by hoops.
Patent GB-190628813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Caps or Covers to Bottles for the purpose of containing Adhesive Paste, Mucilage, Gum and the like.
Inventor: NEWCOMBE WILLIAM LISTER
Filed: 1906-12-18
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 28,813. Newcombe, W. L. Dec. 18. Stoppers.-A cap A for use with gum bottles &c. is formed with a central hole B, and is fitted below with a cork disk D having a hole E, concentric with the hole B but of somewhat smaller diameter. The brush C is inserted through the hole E and is held at any convenient height by friction. The need for great accuracy in the diameter of the brush handles is thus avoided. Specification No. 5273, A.D, 1888, is referred to.
Patent GB-190629621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Nut Locks.
Inventor: THOMPSON ANDREW FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-12-29
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 29,621. Thompson, A. F. Dec. 29. Locking nuts.-A nut 6 is embraced and locked by a hood or cover 7, cut away at the part 10 and provided with a transverse slot 12. A flat key 13, having enlarged ends 14, engages the slot 12 and a slot 5 in a squared portion 4 of the bolt 1. The key 13 is returned by a locking-spring 17, Fig. 8, which has a short tongue 15 engaging the outer wall of the slot 12, and a projecting arm 16 to facilitate removal.
Patent GB-190707704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change-speed Gear Chiefly Designed for use on Self-propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: VIRATELLE MARCEL NARCISSE
Filed: 1907-04-02
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 7704. Viratelle, M. M. April 2, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Motor-cycles.-Relates to epicyclic variable-speed and reversing gearing. The motor shaft a carries a single pinion b driving three or more epicyclic trains, namely : b, c, d; b, c, c<3>, c', d<1>; and b, c, c<3>, c<5>, c<4>, d', the intermediate pinions c, c<3>, &c. being carried by side plates e, g, one of which is integral with the driven shaft g' while the other is loosely mounted and adapted, for a direct drive, to be clutched to the fly wheel f. When one of the outer wheels d, d<1>, d' is held stationary, by suitable brake mechanism, the cage carrying the intermediate pinions is caused to rotate, transmitting forward or reverse drive to the shaft g<1>. Ball bearings are arranged as shown. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 states that the invention is applicable to motor-cycles, and comprises also a modification in which the several epicyclic trains are driven by separate pinions upon the motor shaft. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190712473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Recording the Wear of Wheel Tires.
Inventor: PATTERSON DAVID
Filed: 1907-05-29
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 12,473. Patterson, D. July 9,1906, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Contour and profile gauges.-Means for recording the wear of wheel tyres consists of a bar I sliding in guides b, c and operating by a multiplying-lever Q a sliding bar K, which carries a pencil M and is fitted with a spring L so as to keep a tracing-wheel J against the tyre. An adjustable bar N carries a pencil P for tracing a base line. The record-strip is carried on rollers D, F, the latter being frictiondriven by the wheel to be tested. Diagrams are obtained which enable the wear of locomotive wheel tyres to be considered in relation to the position of the crank and the valves.
Patent GB-190716722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Cleaning the Bowls of Water Closets and the like.
Inventor: HOWELL LEWIS OWEN
Filed: 1907-07-22
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 16,722. Howell, L. O. July 22. Squeegees.-A device for cleaning the pans of water-closets and the like comprises a hollow compressible body 2, substantially spherical in shape and provided with exterior corrugations 4, 5 arranged in two series, one set 4 facing in one direction and the other set 5 facing in the opposite direction and mounted on a handle 6. The body is attached to the handle by a lip cemented between a flange 3 on the handle and an internal washer 7, an annular rib 15 on the handle engaging with an annular groove 14 in the body.
Patent GB-190720460-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Cleaning or Trueing Electric Contacts.
Inventor: HASLOP JOHN ANDREW JONES
Filed: 1907-09-13
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 20,460. Haslop, J. A. J. Sept. 13. Filing-apparatus.-A hand-tool for trueing-up or cleaning electric contacts comprises a sheath b, provided with hand-grips or handles b<1>, and a spindle a having file surfaces on its ends a<1>, a<2>. The sheath acts as a guide for the file when it is being used to clean a contact on a screw or flat plate, the file being rotated by means of a cap placed over the end a<2>.
Patent GB-190721829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning and Twisting Frames and the like.
Inventor: BUTCHART WILLIAM PARREL
Filed: 1907-10-03
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 21,829. Butchart, W. P., Carnegie, C. W., and Lindsay, W. R. Oct. 3. Spindle-driving apparatus.-The driving-cylinder 2 of a spinning and twisting or like frame is rotated in the direction shown, so that the tensioning-cylinder 4 can be applied to the underneath or slack portions of the endless band 1. The tensioning-cylinder is kept in contact with the band by being suspended by vertical chains or ropes 5, one at each end of the cylinder, which pass over pulleys 6 to guide-pulleys in the middle of the frame, the ends of the chains being directly attached to a common counterweight 8 or indirectly attached through the medium of a spring, preferably in compression. The shaft of the tensioning-cylinder is carried in bearings supported by horizontal levers controlled by the chains 5, or by bearings attached to the chains and moving in vertical slides. The extension of the endless band is taken up by the adjustable tensioning-pulley 13 carried in a slide 15.
Patent GB-190722218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Toning Reagents and Processes for Toning Photographic Prints.
Inventor: SMITH HARRY EDMUND
Filed: 1907-10-08
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 22,218. Smith, H. E. Oct. 8. Toning.-In place of the usual sodium sulphide, ammonium thiomolybdate or analogous salt is used for toning, particularly with bromide and gaslight prints, after bleaching preferably with potassium ferricyanide and bromide. The smell of sulphuretted hydrogen is obviated, and flat or dull prints are stated to be improved owing to a proportionate amount of molybdenum sulphide being deposited on or in the image. Ammonia is preferably added to the toning-solution, and if the whites are to be cleared a subsequent bath of dilute ammonia may be used. Alkaline metabisulphite may be used to remove yellow staines produced through using too strong a toning-bath. Where bleaching has been performed with potassium iodide and iodine, sodium sulphite should preferably be used for clearing before toning. Darker tones are obtained by shorter, and warmer tones by longer immersion in the toning-bath. The print may, if desired, be rebleached and again toned. Thiomolybdates of potassium, sodium, barium, strontium, calcium, lithium, iron, and manganese, a double thiomolybdate of copper and ammonia, ammonium perthiomolybdate, ammonium dithio-oxytungstate and other thiotungstates;,thiouranates, and thiochromites are described as' being less satisfactory.
Patent GB-190722563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reeling Apparatus.
Inventor: JENKIN JOHN
Filed: 1907-10-12
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 22,563. Jenkin, J. Oct. 12. Reeling-machines.-The ends of yarn, which is to be wound into hanks, are secured to the swift by a series of spring clamps situated on one of the staves d, Fig. 4. The clamps A are operated by springs T and secure the threads u in recesses formed by plates c. Arms a on the clamps A extend through slots g in the stave d and are engaged by apertures b in a bar B, which can be moved by a lever k to open or close the clamps. Triangular plates 22 are mounted on the stave d<1>, Fig. 6, to separate the various hanks wound upon the swift. When the reeling operation is finished, the threads u, Fig. 1<a>, which pass through guide-eyes f on the traversing-bar H, are inserted by a movement of the bar H under clamps A', similar to the clamps A described above on a bar o, and the clamps are then closed ; the threads are severed by knives 4 on the bar o, and the hanks are removed from the swift. The bar o, which is carried by arms 34 on a shaft q, is lowered into the position shown in Fig. 6, through the gearing 15, 14, by a movement of the pivoted lever 15<11>. The lever 15<11> in its movement carries with it the arm 39 and rocks the shaft 37 causing the threads u to be clamped in a socket in the bar H by a rod 17. The bar o is lowered until a stop 19<11> on a lever 19, which.is pivoted to a bracket 35 carried by the frame 21 that supports the shaft q, comes into contact with the bracket 35 and until an arm 15<1> carried by the lever 15<11> comes into contact with a stop 20. As the bar o is being lowered, it is moved sideways against the action of a spring by a bowl 24, on an arm 23 carried by a sleeve 29 on the shaft q, traversing an inclined guide 26. The sleeve 29 is connected to the shaft q by a pin 27 engaging a slot in an extension 28 on the sleeve. The stave d is then moved to the right to bring it up to the bar o, and it comes into contact with an arm 25 on the sleeve 29 and rocks the sleeve 29, causing the bowl 24 to be released from its guide 26 and allowing the spring to move the shaft q and bar o sideways to carry the threads u under the clamps A. Further movement of the stave d in the same direction rocks the shaft q and causes an extension 13 on the arm 34 to operate the lever k and close the clamps A securing the threads u to the stave d, and at the same time the lever k<1> controlling the clamps A' on the rod o comes into contact with a bracket 12<1> on the swift and opens the clamps A'. The shaft q is then rocked in the reverse direction and the bar o is returned to its upper position shown in Fig. 1<a> where it is supported by the pivoted pawl 16. The clamps may be operated by hand and the device can be applied to both band and machine reels.
Patent GB-190723211-A (GB)
Title: Improved Hanger for Hats and other Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: KULHAWIK JOHN JACEK
Filed: 1907-10-21
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 23,211. Kulhawik, J. J. Oct. 21. Clip suspenders.-Relates to hat &c. suspenders of the type comprising a metal strip, having a clasp at one end and adapted to be hung by the other end. The strip is made of flexible but not resilient metal, and a brush or cushion 4 attached to the back of the clip 3 to protect the chair, pew, bench, &c., round the top of which the flexible strip is bent.
Patent GB-190723957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Contact Breakers for use on Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: GUY SYDNEY SLATER
Filed: 1907-10-30
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 23,957. Guy, S. S., and Bennett, G. A. A. Oct. 30. Switches.-An electric contact-breaker for use on internal-combustion engines is constructed with split-plug terminals 17 fixed in the removable cover-plate 5, which is secured to the casing by screws so disposed that the cover may be replaced in one position only. The contact-arm 7 is attached to a spindle 6 and carries a brush or plunger 8, held in position by a spring blade 11 secured at 16 and pressing on the boss 15 of the arm ; the brush is electrically connected with the arm by means of the wire 10. The boss of the arm is electrically connected by means of a coil spring with a terminal in the cover-plate, and the brush rubs over contacts 18 having sockets 17<a> in which fit the split-plug terminals, each connected with a sparking-plug.
Patent GB-190725340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Track Circuits for Railway Signalling.
Inventor: HOLT FRANK BARTHOLOMEW
Filed: 1907-11-15
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 25,340. Holt, F. B., and Wallis, A. Nov. 15. Signalling-systems.-A large operating-current is caused to flow through a track relay or other apparatus in order to operate it, the current then falling to a weaker holding strength. The negative rail 1 is divided into larger sections than the positive rail 2, the difference being made up by the insertion of short insulated sections 3, which are connected through the battery 4 and adjustable resistance 5 to the positive rail, and through another adjustable resistance 6 to the negative rail. A train leaving the section short-circuits the resistance 6 and so increases the current through the relay 7.
Patent GB-190728165-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Packed Joint for the Steam Inlet and Water Outlet Pipes of Drying, Calendering and like Cylinders, applicable also for other purposes.
Inventor: THOMSON ANDREW
Filed: 1907-12-21
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 28,165. Thomson, A., and Redfern, S., [Connolley, J.]. Dec. 21. Stuffing-boxes. -Relates to packing-devices for the steam-inlet and wateroutlet pipes of steamheated cylinders, such as the drying-cylinders of paper-making machines, calendering-rolls, &c. The steam pipe a<1> is secured to a casting b<2> connected to the steam supply, and rotates in a box a secured to the cylinder. The packing - rings e<1>, e<2>, e<3>, e<4> are held in place by a flange b<1> on the pipe a<1>, and are held in contact axially by a spring i acting between an adjustable collar g on the pipe a<1> and a disk p, which may form a plain rubbing joint with the box a, or may run on ball bearings. The water-outlet pipe b may be stationary, and may be screwed into a suitable outlet socket in the casting b<2>, or may rotate in a packing-box j, as shown. The packing, which allows universal motion, is held.in a liner, and is pressed axially by a spring adjustable in tension by a screw m. Leakage may be detected by removing a plug o. According to the Provisional Specification, the inner tube b may be packed in a manner similar to that employed for the outer tube, and in a modified arrangement, the flange b<1> is replaced by a ring secured in the casing a by set-screws, and the spring i acts directly on the packing.
Patent GB-190800658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Reproduction of Pictures Drawings, & the like, at a Distance.
Filed: 1908-01-10
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 658. Amalgamated Radio - Telegraph Co., and Maskelyne, N. Jan. 10. Pictures.-In a method of reproducing pictures, drawings, &c. at a distance, a photographic enlargement of the picture is made, and upon this is laid a transparent sheet of tissue divided by vertical and horizontal lines into small squares. The relative density of the small squares is estimated by eye, on a standard scale of six tints, and information as to these densities is transmitted to the distant station by telegraph or telephone or by wireless telegraphy, sound signals, flag signalling, or post. The picture is reconstructed at the distant station by means of type adapted to give impressions corresponding to the six standard tints used, and the impression from the reconstructed block is reduced photographically.
Patent GB-190808304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Cars.
Inventor: BIBBY JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1908-04-14
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 8304. Bibby, J. E. April 14. Motor road vehicles. - The frame of a motor-car consists of one or more tubes arranged longitudinally and divided into several parts to contain fuel and oil, one part being adapted to form the exhaust-silencer. A single tube in the tricar shown in Fig. 1 is divided by diaphragms A, B into three compartments, the middle for oil, the front for fuel, and the rear forming an exhaust-silencer. Castings F, G are bolted to each end and carry crossmembers on which the body rests. The rear wheel is carried in a framework L, Q, the lower members of which are hinged to the rear casting G, a spring T being arranged between a cross-piece P aod the casting G. The front end is supported on the axle by a flat transverse spring.