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Patent GB-190609514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments and Appliances for Ascertaining Distances
Inventor: ALEXANDER ARTHUR VICKERS
Filed: 1906-04-23
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 9514. Alexander, A. V. April 23. Range-finders.-In a range-finder of the Watkin type, the distant object seen either directly through the apertures 16, 17 or by reflection in the mirrors 2, 3 is brought into coincidence with the base-line sighting-vane.by adjusting the inclination of the pivoted mirror 3. The adjusting-screw 12 is connected to a coarsely threaded spindle 11, which engages with an externally threaded stem 9 projecting from the adjusting-head 8. The distance scale 14 on the head extends in opposite directions from each side of the zero mark. The edge of the body tube is graduated, as shown. Enamelled sighting-vanes 21 project from the stand or holder 18, which may carry an encircling sleeve serving as a cord reel.
Patent GB-190622462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Ranges & Stoves
Inventor: CASTON HARRY
Filed: 1906-10-11
Granted: 1907-10-11
Abstract: 22,462. Caston, H. Oct. 11. Cooking - ranges ; grates.-Two or more grate bottoms or fuel containers C are removably fitted in uprights E in the range front, so as to heat independently the various parts of the range. As shown in Fig. 2, the lowest grate is placed so as to heat the ovens A, the middle grate heats the boiler behind it, and the topmost grate is placed so as to be useful for grilling, frying, &c. The inventions described in Specifications No. 7855, A.D. 1887, and No. 20,617, A.D. 1902, are disclaimed.
Patent GB-190623184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in End Sills for Railway and like Cars.
Inventor: OSTRANDER ALLEN EDWARD
Filed: 1906-10-19
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 23,184. Ostrander, A. E. Oct. 19. Underframing of bodies.-The end sills of railway &c. cars are formed of flanged diaphragm plates 6, 7 bolted to the side sills 1, intermediate sills 5, and centre sills 4. The centre and intermediate sills, which extend beyond the car body and support the platform, are supported by a, channel truss beam 8 secured at its ends to the plates 6. The framing 3 of the body is bolted to the side sill 1, and the corner post 9, formed of a Z-bar, is bolted at its lower end to the plates 6.
Patent GB-190623770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Ventilating Water-closets, Urinals and the like.
Inventor: NEWSOME ERNEST LODGE
Filed: 1906-10-25
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 23,770. Newsome, E. L., and Newsome, M. Oct. 25. Ventilating closets; urinals.-Closets are ventilated by means of a fan actuated by a watermotor or by an electro-motor. In the former case, the incoming water drives the motor on its way into the cistern. The switch of the electromotor may be closed by the ball lever, by seat action, or by the pull chain. The fan communicates with the room by a perforated pipe p and with the flush pipe or soil pipe by a pipe o.
Patent GB-190624454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Removing Sediment from Steam Boilers.
Inventor: HULBURD PERCY
Filed: 1906-11-01
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 24,454. Hulburd, P. Nov. 1. Blow-off apparatus.- Relates to modifications in the apparatus described in Specification No. 18,417, A.D. 1899. According to the present invention, the blow-out pipe is composed of flexible metallic tubing, capable of adapting itself to the shape of the particular part of the boiler to which it is applied. Fig. 1 shows the application to the space between the walls of a fire-box. The tubing c is inserted through openings k, and is provided with a series of nozzles d, Fig. 3, which rest on the foundation ring. Where the tubing is inserted in sections which are afterwards connected together, a combined nozzle and junction piece is employed. This is shown separately in Figs. 4 and 6. The nozzle g is formed with a lug g' into which the flange i of the bend j can be inserted ; a pin or bolt then unites the two parts. Fig. 11 shows the method of connecting the tubing to the outside pipe.
Patent GB-190625613-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Photographic Printing Apparatus.
Inventor: HAROLD HARRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-11-13
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 25,613. Harold, H. W. Nov. 13. Printing. - Relates to apparatus for printing post cards &c., in which shutters are arranged or connected in such a manner that each is closed entirely before the other begins to open, means being also provided whereby the pressure on the back is increased after the shutter is opened for exposure. The paper and negative holder is slanting, and has adjustable guides and a spring holder for the negative and paper. The shutter b<2> and pressure lid d are actuated in turn by lever arms c' on both sides of the frame. As a cross-bar c<2> connecting these arms is turned, it carries the back d which, after leaving the vertical, falls by its own weight. The lever c<1> then catches a pin b<5> on an arm b<4> to open the shutter which is pivoted together with a counterweight b<3>. On continuing the movement, the levers engage side arms d<2> to increase the pressure of the back d. On raising the cross-bar c<8>, the counterweight b<3> returns the shutter, the levers then engaging tb e cross-bar c' to raise the back d. The negative and paper are held under an adjustable spring g ; a transversely adjustable guide h is provided for registering the paper in position on the negative.
Patent GB-190629003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Ornamental Glass
Inventor: PUHL FRITZ
Filed: 1906-12-19
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 2 9, 0 0 3. Puhl, F., and Wagner, A. Dec. 19. Stained glass.-An ornamental glass for mosaic windows. lamp chimneys, lanterns, &c. is formed by embedding a metal film between two transparent layers of glass. One layer of glass is covered with a thin film of metal, or is coated with a metallic film by a chemical or electrolytic process. A second layer of molten glass is then poured over the first layer, whereby the film becomes melted into the glass. The glass for mosaic windows may be partly provided with the metal film, and partly consist of ordinary coloured glass.
Patent GB-190701139-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Manufacturing Golf & other Balls
Inventor: MARCUSSEN HENRY
Filed: 1907-01-16
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 1139. Marcussen, H. Jan. 16. Balls.-Balls for games are formed from hide or skin, which is thoroughly damped, cut into strips and wound into spherical form, with or without the use of a core of cork or other suitable material. The free ends of the wound body are tucked in, and the whole is pressed in a mould. The strips may be wound in several operations, the pressed body being dried before a fresh layer of strips is applied. For golf balls, buffalo-hide strip is preferably wound upon a cork &c. core; after moulding, gutta-percha or rubber strips, and a gutta-percha covering, are applied.
Patent GB-190702966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stringing of Double and Single Action Pianofortes.
Inventor: HARLAND ALFRED JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-07-31
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 2966. Harland, A. J. July 31. Pianofortes.- Two sets of strings are arranged, one on either side of the frame A, and are connected to two separate sets of wrest-pins E on a horizontal wrestplank D at the top of the instrument. To avoid splitting the wrest - plank, the strings overlap, as shown. The instrument may be provided with a single or double action, and with one or two soundboards, and the arrangement can be applied to horizontal instruments.
Patent GB-190704150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway Wagons or Vans.
Inventor: CROUCH JOHN PEACHEY
Filed: 1907-02-19
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 4150. Crouch, J. P. Feb. 19. Doors, wagon.-In a railway wagon or van having sliding doors, an opening is formed in the roof at each doorway, and the portion of the cant-rail over each doorway is movable to enable a clear opening in the side and roof of the vehicle to be obtained. The door b; Figs. 1 and 3, is furnished at the bottom with rollers c running on a fixed angle-iron, and the top extends into a guide-groove e, formed by a bar f and cover-plate g fixed to the cant-rail h of the wagon. The portion of the cant-rail h and the door-guide over each doorway is hinged at o to a fixed bracket, and is fixed in the horizontal position by a bolt p, or may be lowered against the side of the doorway and secured to a bracket t. The opening a<1> in the roof may be covered by a tarpaulin, or sliding-roof doors may be provided. In a modified form, the door is supported by rollers c, Figs. 5 and 6, running on a rail 1 fixed to the cant-rail. The part of the rail 1 over the doorway is connected to a bar 4 and provided with rollers 5 to run on a channel 6 fixed at one side of the doorway. The movable part 4 can be secured in either of its positions by a bolt 7 passing through holes 9 in the rail. In a further modification, the movable part of the rail is hinged to fold against the side of the doorway, and the bottom of the door is prevented from moving laterally by a rail d, Fig. 11, projecting into a slot 15 in the door.
Patent GB-190705965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ordnance Sights.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1907-03-12
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 5965. Justice, P. M., [Saegmuller, G. N.]. March 12. Telescopes.-For the night sighting of ordnance by means of telescopic sights, the point of intersection of the cross-lines L<1>, engraved in the compound field lens C<1>; C<2> of the telescope A, is illuminated by a parallel beam of light L which enters the tube through the aperture b<1>, and falls upon the rear face of the lens C' at such an angle that the refracted beam passes through the lens in a nearly axial direction. The source of light is preferably a ground-glass plate K illuminated by an incandescent lamp g adjustably mounted in a socket F<1>, so that the intensity of the illumination may be regulated by varying the distance between the lamp g and plate K. The light from the source K passes into the telescope through the aperture k, prism M, lens N, and aperture n. Openings a, b in the telescope tube enable the faces of the lens C', C' to be cleaned by a small brush without altering the adjustment of the line of sight.
Patent GB-190707015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper, Millboard and like Cylindrical Boxes.
Inventor: SCHUBERT MAX
Filed: 1907-03-23
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 7015. Schubert, M. March 23. Box bottoms.-The bottom of a paper, millboard, or like cylindrical box is made by forming the edges of the several sheets or winding layers a, Fig. 2, with spear-shaped points or spikes, which are folded over and pasted down, as shown in Fig. 4, so that the spikes of the second and succeeding layers cover the seams of the spikes of the preceding layers.
Patent GB-190713819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Foundations for Compressible, Submerged, or Moist Ground.
Inventor: DUCASTEL FRANCOIS JEAN MARIE M
Filed: 1907-06-14
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 13,819. Ducastel, F. J. M. M. June 14. Buildings &c., subaqueous. -Instead of ramming clay &c. to form a complete lining sheath as described in Specification No. 9945, A.D. 1904, a plain hole is rammed out and the clay, marl, cement, bÚton, mortar, &c., or ordinary earth is introduced beneath the rammer only when soft strata are encountered, thus f o r m i n g several partial sheaths where necessary, as shown in Fig. 5. When foundations have to be made in peaty ground, quicksand and other like ground, or in ground traversed by such layers, coarse material is first added and rammed to force it out laterally, and then the material to form the lining sheath as above described.
Patent GB-190717576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Warp Stop Motions for Looms
Inventor: HAJEK JULIUS
Filed: 1907-08-01
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 17,576. Hajek, J. Aug. 1. Loom stop - motions.-In a warp stop - motion, four rows of weighted detectors h are disposed between the lease-rods n and the back-bearer m and are guided by cross-rods i. The shipper handle g carries a pivoted piece d, which is oscillated normally to clear the lay f by means of a weighted lever 7 connected to an upright 4 on a grid a. This grid is reciprocated by a three-armed lever z, which is connected to a cam-actuated lever p. If a detector falls, it catches between the fixed grids b, c and the movable grid a, thus blocking the latter and causing the lay to strike the piece d and push the handle g from its retaining-notch.
Patent GB-190718396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Tools.
Inventor: BARTSCH PAUL HUBERTUS
Filed: 1907-08-14
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 18,396. Bartsch, P. H. Aug. 22, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Tools ; tool - holders; percussive tools.-A hammer for dressing granite, marble, and the like has a detachable cutting-face a provided with a pin b, which is gripped by the spring-jaws d, d<1> under the action of a nut and bolt i. The Specification in the original form, as published under the Act of 1901, states that this mode of attaching the cutting-edge to the body may be used in pneumatic or other mechanicallyoperated devices for dressing stone, and that the hammer may be used for planing, moulding, and shaping stone and the like. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190721104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magazine Fuses for Electric Light and Power Circuit.
Inventor: FLETCHER PERCY BASIL
Filed: 1907-09-23
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 21,104. Fletcher, P. B. Sept. 23. Cut-outs.-In magazine fuses in which the replacement of a blown fuse is obtained by rotation of the fuseholder, a porcelain or similar insulating- cylinder A, having longitudinal holes or grooves a which contain the fuse wires, is mounted on an insulating-spindle B held in terminal ends D, D<1>. These are provided with wings F for engagement with clip contacts attached to an insulating-base. Contacts b ... b<111>, having binding - screws and holes c ... c<111> to receive the ends of the fuse wires, are mounted on each end of the cylinder A, their lower parts being sunk therein. The contacts b ... b<111> are engaged by brushes E, E' mounted on the terminal ends D, D'. To secure the cylinder against accidental rotation, and to obtain alinement of the contacts b and brushes E, a spring-pressed pin e in the terminal end D' engages suitable holes in the cylinder end, such holes being sloped on one side to allow rotation of the cylinder in one direction. By removing the entire device from its clips, a new-charged cylinder may be inserted in its place, and it thus forms an interchangeable fuse.
Patent GB-190723018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hats, Helmets and the like Head Coverings.
Inventor: ROSS CHARLES JOSIAH
Filed: 1907-10-18
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 23,018. Ross, C. J., [trading as Ross, J. & G.]. Oct. 18. Adjustable for various sizes of heads, helmets.- Hats, helmets, &c. having adjustable sectional head-bands as described in Specification No. 24,389, A.D. 1898, are simplified in the means for adjustment. In the form shown in Fig. 1, leather straps b secured to the rear section of the head-band a pass through the sides of the helmet and are secured to loops d, which are connected by a double leather strap one end of which is fastened to the central bar of, and the other passed through, a loop buckle f. In the form shown in Fig. 2, flexible metal straps are passed through a bridge block g on a metal strip h. They are adjusted by knobs k and secured by a set-screw j. Other suitable fastening-means may be employed.
Patent GB-190723061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dust Prevention on Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: SKELTON ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1907-10-18
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 23,061. Shelton, R. J., and Higginson, W. Oct. 18. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to means for collecting the dust raised by motor-cars or the like in which scoops are placed behind the wheels or at the rear of the body of the car and are connected through a fan to a separating-device or settling-chamber. The present invention consists in driving the fan from the rear wheels by toothed connexion, or by rope, belt, or friction drive &c. A pinion d, Figs. 1 and 2, driven from the wheel a by a toothed ring c drives the fan f through a. universal extensible joint e. The pinion is kept up to its work by a radial arm g pivoted on the axle, this arm being hung from the vehicle by an arrangement of links. A stud n fixed to the car body has pivoted to it the successive links o, p, q, r mutually at right-angles, the last-named fitting in a sleeve in the extension of the radial arm which bears the pinion. The tensioning-device shown in Fig. 4 is used when the pump or fan is beltdriven. The action of the spring causes the jockey pulleys x to approach each other and tighten the rope or belt w.
Patent GB-190726246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Apparatus for Rock Drills Engines, and the like.
Inventor: WALTON CECIL
Filed: 1907-11-27
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 26,246. Walton, C., and Rayner, G. H. Nov. 27. Rock drills. - A valve apparatus of the type described iu Specification No. 1933, A.D. 1907, comprises means for transferring the motive fluid from the measuring-cylinder to the main cylinder without appreciable loss of pressure. In the position shown, high-pressure fluid in the space c is passing by ports e, i to the left of the main piston l. Simultaneously, high-pressure fluid is passing by ports d, e and grooves g, h to the right-hand end of the cylinder a, thereby forcing the piston b to the left and driving the contents of the space c into the main cylinder. By this means, the pressure of the fluid is practically maintained until it has all been transferred to the main cylinder. The fluid then acts by expansion to drive the main piston l to the right. When this piston uncovers the exhaust port m, the valve f, as described in the above-mentioned Specification, is thrown to the left ; this places the port i in communication with the exhaust, the supply port d in communication with the left-hand end of the cylinder a, and opens communication between the right-hand end and the port n leading to the right of the main piston.
Patent GB-190813461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Grips.
Inventor: GARDNER JOHN THOMPSON
Filed: 1908-06-24
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 13,461. Gardner, J. T. Sept. 17, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Rope grips.-A wire grip for use in connexion with a wire-strainer comprises two clamping- members 1, 2 pivoted together at 9 and drawn together by a cord &c. 17, and a guard 8 for preventing disengagement of the wire before the gripping- members are free. A guide 5, which is attached to one of the members and slides within the other member to ensure a relative pivotal movement in a given plane, serves as a closure against which the wire is held. Clamping-surfaces are formed by a concavity 6 in one of the members and a convexity or projection 7 on the other. The guard has a shoulder adapted to co-operate with the side 11 of the member 1
Patent GB-190814388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres for Motor Cars.
Inventor: INRIG GAVAN
Filed: 1908-07-07
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 14,388. Inrig, G. July 7. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Cements for use in building pnuematic tyres are formed by adding 50 per cent glycerine and 15 per centsulphur chloride to a mixture formed of gelatine soaked in water and heated to which are added, sugar glycerine, chromium alum, castor-oil, and a 10 per cent solution of formaldehyde.
Patent GB-190814982-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Electric Arc Lamp having Inclined Carbons.
Filed: 1908-07-15
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 14,982. Veritys, Ltd., and Worsley, F. S. July 15. Arc lamps.-A frame for an inclined-carbon lamp has additional thin stay-rods connecting the crown and base plates and serving also as conductors. The crown-plate a, Fig. 1, and base-plate care connected by inclined rods e, which guide the carbonholders. A central tube m, on which slides a yoke linked to the carbonholders to ensure their equal descent, is attached to the crown-plate and to a cross-bar n, connected to the base plate c by the cores of an arc-deflecting electro - magnet o. The stay-rods r, preferably two in number, are secured to the cross-bar and crownplate by adjustable screw attachments so that the rods can be used either in tension or compression. One of the stay-rods may be divided into several insulated sections, to which are connected the carbons, arc-deflecting electro-magnet, &c. The carbons feed by gravity, and one of them is moved laterally to strike the arc by a guide-plate p, a lever, a rod p<3>, and an electro-magnet p<2>.
Patent GB-190819512-A (GB)
Title: Coin Tester for Coin Freed Apparatus.
Filed: 1908-09-16
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 19,512. Deutsche Abel - Postwertzeichen - Automaten - Ges. (Dapag). Sept. 17, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Fraud, preventing. - In coin-freed apparatus in which an inserted coin is arranged to pass from the usual coin-testing arrangement by a shoot i on to a buffer a and to rebound therefrom into a shoot g leading to the operating-mechanism, the buffer a is rotated through ratchet gear d, c, b, each time the machine is operated so as to expose a fresh surface to the next coin, and the surface is kept clean by frictional engagement with fixed springs e. The buffer may also be movable laterally on a bearing h.
Patent GB-190819745-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Cutting Wafers, Biscuits and the like.
Inventor: CABOS CHARLES
Filed: 1908-09-19
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 19,745. Cabos, C., and Hantsch, W. Sept. 19. Bread cutters. -An apparatus for cutting-up biscuits, wafers, &c., comprises a frame 1 to which is secured a vertical frame 10 furnished with knives 8, and a slotted frame 4 movable in guides 2. The knives 8 are carried by bolts 11, 12 held by screwed collars 13 and are clamped in position by means of screws 14. Cross-pieces 5, 6 on the frame 4 retain the material to be cut and the knives 8 may be adjustable laterally in slots 15, Fig. 2, the slots 9 being widened accordingly. The material is cut by moving the frame 4, a stop 7 serving to limit the movement. Several articles may be cut simultaneously by employing several series of knives and a wider table. The table may be fixed and the frame movable. To prevent the sheet of material from being lifted, the knives are preferably inclined.
Patent GB-190820486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Rotary Screening Apparatus.
Inventor: POOL THOMAS AUBREY
Filed: 1908-09-29
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 20,486. Pool, T. A. Sept. 29. [Patent of of Addition to No. 3314, A.D. 1907.] Sifting.-Relates to a modification of the rotary screening-apparatus described in Specification No. 3314, A.D. 1907, and consists in forming the screening-plates a, Fig. 6, with grooves or their equivalents to fit the sides of the longitudinal members c. Bars b<1>, Fig. 1, may be riveted to the edges of the plates a, the part b<2> of each bar being parallel to the plate, or bent over as at b<3>, Fig. 3, to fit around a rib c<1> on the edge of the member c. Bars of channel section may be used ; or two narrow plates b<6>, Fig. 7, may be riveted to each edge of the screening-plate. The bars or plates may extend the whole length of the screening- plates, or they may be fitted at intervals along the plates.