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Patent GB-190721794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Taking Off Apparatus for Printing Machines.
Inventor: CARTER ALBERT
Filed: 1907-10-02
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 21,794. Carter, A., Richard, W. M., Richard, J. M. M., and Richard, W. C., [trading as Miller & Richard]. Oct. 2. Delivery appa - ratus for Wharfedale machines comprises a pivoted frame B having a series of endless tapes b alternately driven in opposite directions by rack- and-pinion gearing G, g and chain gearing b<2>, b<3>, b<4>. The frame B is oscillated by means of bands D connected to the end of levers E oscillated by means of a camactuated rod F. The sheet, after having been run from the impression cylinder C on to the tapes b and lifted to the horizontal position, is transferred by the reversal of the tapes b to a second series of tapes H, which are driven intermittently in the same direction by the rack G and ratchet gearing. The tapes H run the sheet on to laths J. on a bar j reciprocated in a slot a' in the frame by a hook j<1> attached to the levers E. The laths J deposit the sheet on the delivery board.
Patent GB-190722993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Heel Pads for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BARNES JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1907-10-18
Granted: 1908-11-18
Abstract: 22,993. Barnes, J. G. Oct. 18. [Cognate Application No. 26,377, A.D. 1907, dated Nov. 29.] Heel protectors.-A rubber heel pad a, Fig. 2, which may be of either the revoluble or fixed type, is formed with a circular or other recess g adapted to receive a correspondingly-shaped ring &c. i, Fig. 5, of leather or other suitable material ; this ring is of such dimensions that, when inserted in the recess, it causes the base of the pad to assume a concave form. The underside d of the pad may be provided with a layer c of canvas or vulcanized fibre, and a ring k, of metal, celluloid, &c., may be placed in the recess g before the ring i is inserted. Metal or other rigid pillars l, Fig. 5 (several forms of which are described), are inserted or embedded in the pad, to receive the securing-screws &c., and, in pads shaped to the contour of a heel, a pillar may be employed near each corner. These pillars may be separate from, or integral with, the ring k. The pad may be attached to a base-plate q, Fig. 5, which may be plain, or which may be adapted to interlock with a companion plate secured to the heel, as described in Specification No. 26,645, A.D. 1904, or otherwise. The pad is secured to the baseplate by screws passed through holes in the baseplate, the pillars l, and the ring k if it is employed, and screwed into the ring i. Rivets may be used, in addition, to connect the parts k, q. Fig. 14 shows a revoluble pad. The base-plate q is, in this case, formed on one side with a boss w, Fig. 16, and on the other side with a corresponding recess x. The pad is secured to the base-plate by screws u &c., and to the heel 6 by a screw z. Preferably, a second metal plate 2 is employed, which revolves with the pad and serves to protect the heel 6 and the screws u. Specification No. 14,435, A.D. 1905, is also referred to.
Patent GB-190723535-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cape Cart Waterproof Hood suitable for Motor Cars & other Carriages.
Inventor: MACPHERSON JOHN
Filed: 1907-10-25
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 23,535. Macpherson, J. Oct. 25. Hoods.-In a cape-cart hood for motor road and other vehicles, the roof sheet is secured to a single rear pivoted bow a and is adapted to be drawn over an inclined bow h to a front horizontal bow c, to which the bow h is pivoted. The bow c is provided with a groove m in which the reinforced edge of the sheet may be embedded. The bows c, h are carried removably or otherwise on the wind-screen standards f, stayed by the tension rods a. The sheet is kept taut by cords q attached to eyes r on the rear bow a and to the rests s on which the bow rests when out of use, and these cords can be tightened by thumb-screws or similar devices. The sides of the vehicle may be enclosed by side curtains attached by buttons to the roof sheet and to the body. When the vehicle is not in use, the roof sheet may be drawn over, as shown in broken lines, to serve as a cover.
Patent GB-190725274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture and Production of a New Soluble Starch
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-11-14
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 25,274. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Nov. 14. Samples furnished under Section 2 of Patents &c. Act, 1907. Starch; cements; finishes for fabrics and the like; gum substitutes.-A so-called soluble starch is made by treating mixtures of starch and acetic acid, at low temperatures, with small quantities of mineral acid, for example nitric, hydrochloric, or sulphuric acid. The product, stated to be probably an acetyl derivative of starch, dissolves in hot water to a limpid liquid which does not coagulate on keeping. It is an adhesive, and can be used as a substitute for gum arabic or tragacanth as a finish.
Patent GB-190725454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Lubricating the Pins of Cranks or similar Moving Parts of Locomotive or Stationary Engines and the like.
Inventor: MORTON WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1907-11-16
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 25,454. Morton, W. E. Nov. 16. Lubricators.-An oil cup for lubricating the crank-pins, connecting-rods, &c. of locomotives or other engines is provided with a removable airtight lid consisting of a metal plate i and a piece h of cork, leather, rubber, asbestos, or other resilient material, which is shaped to fit inside the oil cup F. A metal plate l is placed beneath the resilient material, and the whole is connected by a nut m screwed on to the stem j of the handle J. A rubber washer k is inserted between the parts h, i to make an air-tight joint around the stem j. The plate i may be dispensed with, the resilient material being provided with a flange to engage the top of the oil cup, and the plate l may also be dispensed with. A projection G is formed inside the oil cup F or upon a cap which is screwed into the upper part of the oil cup. A wire trimming K carrying an absorhent wick n is placed in a tube f and is free to move up and down with the motion of the crank &c.
Patent GB-190726449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Show Cases
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1907-11-29
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 26,449. Haddan, R., [Grand Rapids Show Case Co.]. Nov. 29. Corner pieces.-In show cases, particularly " all-glass " or " frameless " cases, the front plate 3, Figs. 2 and 3, is secured to the rear frame by a strap 5 extending along the top of the end plate 2 and provided with a hook 15, which engages with a recess in the lower edge of a clip 8, Figs. 3 and 6, secured to the upper corner of the front plate. A clip 7 may be secured to the corresponding corner of the end plate, the front and end plates being secured together by a clip 10, Fig. 2, with flanged edges 11, embracing the clips 7, 8. The end plate is secured to the rear frame by a clip 18, Fig. 9, having a lug 20 secured to the rear frame. The clamp 10 may be provided with upwardly-extending lugs 12, 13 for engaging the edge and upper surface of the top plate. A clip 14, Fig. 9, with similar lugs is secured to the rear frame. Lugs 16, Fig. 8, may be struck up in the underside of the clamp 10 for engaging with corresponding recesses 9 on the clips 7, 8. The clips 7, 8 may be further secured together by tongues 17, Fig. 8, struck up in the clip 8. A strip 6, Fig. 3, of felt or other elastic material is placed between the straps 5 and the top plate.
Patent GB-190728629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Suspenders.
Inventor: PLAUT JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-12-30
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 28,629. Plaut, J. Dec. 30. B r a c e s ; suspenders for articles of dress; shirts.-A suspender for trousers comprises an horizontal portion 6 which is sewn across the shoulders of a shirt, and vertical portions 7 which may be sewn down the front. Each portion 7 is provided with a tab having a single buttonhole 5.
Patent GB-190800643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Scaffolding.
Inventor: HUMPHRIES GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1908-01-10
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 643. Humphries, G. E. Jan. 10. Nails and spikes.-In brackets of the kind described in Specification No. 19,127, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Buildings &c.], the wall spikes are formed with triangular sockets 16 to receive hooked triangular ends of the putlogs 8, and with projections 18 to give a firmer grip in the brickwork.
Patent GB-190802078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cycle Coaster Hubs with Back-pedalling Brake Mechanism.
Inventor: O'LEARY HECTOR PATRICK JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-01-29
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 2078. O'Leary, H. P. J. Jan. 29. Brakes; driving - mechanism. - In cycle coaster hubs with back-pedalling brake mechanism, means are provided whereby the pedals may be freely turned backwards when the machine is stationary the brake-actuating mechanism is also improved. As shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, the driving and brake-actuating clutch-nut A is provided with a collar J which is adapted to bear against a cylinder K upon the brake cone F. The cylinder has slots k to receive projections F<1> upon the cone, so that the two parts turn together but are capable of a limited axial movement relatively. A ring N, retained in position between the cone and a ring S upon the hub by means of a stud R, carries balls 0 held in position by flat spring-metal members U, and is pressed towards the cylinder by a spring P, which at the same time tends to hold the ring N in the position in which the balls are clear of the recesses L. When the pedals are turned backwards, the machine being at rest, the collar J bears upon the cylinder, but the balls 0 being in the position shown in Fig. 3, the clutch-nut is prevented from moving sufficiently far to engage the brake cone so that the brake is not applied and the pedals can be freely turned backwards. If, however, the machine is moving forward when the pedals are reversed, the collar J again engages the cylinder, but the balls 0, bearing against the ring S, are carried on till they enter the slots L ; the cylinder is then free to make a further axial movement when the nut A engages the cone F and applies the brake. In a modification the balls or rollers are dispensed with, and one or more tumblers or stops are pivoted upon a ring within the hub shell. The sleeve or cylinder K is mounted upon the clutch-nut, which is kept from frictional contact with the brake cone by a shoulder on the sleeve bearing against the tumblers. The sleeve is provided at the brake end with ratchet teeth to engage a pin, pawl, or stop upon the internal brake cone. The tumblers are kept in normal position by a spring and a stop. If, however, the hub is turning forward when the cranks are turned backwards, owing to the pressure of the sleeve and the motion of the pivots, the tumblers are turned round against the action of their springs, so that the sleeve is enabled to make an axial movement sufficient to permit the engagement of the clutchnut and brake cone. For actuating the brake, a roller 5, Fig. 5, carried by an arm 4 upon the brake member W, bears against the cam-surface 11 of a lever 6, which is pivoted at 7 and engages the end of the brake band H. The roller normally rests in a small cavity 12 which for the first movement of the arm causes the brake to be quickly applied. In a modification, a toothed wheel upon the part W gears with a pinion which is carried by a looselymounted arm 4 to engage the toothed cam-surface of the lever.
Patent GB-190804722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Kilns for Bricks, Pottery and the like.
Inventor: BUEHRER JACOB
Filed: 1908-03-02
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 4722. B³hrer, J. March 2. Kilns.-To effect a more even burning of the material in a gas-fired continuous kiln for firing bricks, pottery, and for similar purposes, gas from distributing-chambers beneath the floor passes to conduits and burners arranged in the vertical walls. The kiln is provided with a central fire - brick structure R, through which the exhaust may be conducted, and the outer walls U are formed with hollow projecting parts G connected with gas-supply pipes a<1> and communicating with each other by means of pipes a. From the hollow projections G, the gas passes through pipes c provided with dampers to distributing-chambers d, each connected through pipes e<1> to a set of vertical channels e in the walls. Within these channels, burner nozzles f<1>, Fig. 4, are arranged in vertical rows, the material to be fired being placed so as to provide spaces opposite the nozzles.
Patent GB-190810079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Two-stroke-cycle Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: NICOLL KONRAD
Filed: 1908-05-09
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 10,079. Nicoll, K. May 9. Gas or explosivevapour engines.-In a double-acting two - stroke cycle engine, the piston, which serves as a valve, has an enlarged middle part 8, the charge or air only being compressed in the annular space 15<a> and in the crankchamber, and forced thence into the working chamber 15 or 14. Naphtha, alcohol, or other fuel may be injected through nozzles 16, 16<a> into the working chambers. The compression space 15<a> communicates with the interior 32 of the upper end of the piston. The cylinder is divided, for example on the plane X-X.
Patent GB-190817047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Retransmitting and Reinforcing Telephone Currents.
Inventor: KINGSBURY JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1908-08-13
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 17,047. Kingsbury, J. E., [Western Electric Co.]. Aug. 13. [Patent of Addition to No. 11,605, A.D. 1905.] Telephone systems.- Relates to the arrangement of voice - current repeaters in exchange and other telephone systems. Fig. 1 shows an exchange system in which the cord strands 11, 12 include the divided windings n<2> of an output transformer N, and the coils s, s<2> and s<3>, s<4> respectively of a repeater M. The common terminal of the coils s, s<2> is connected through an adjustable rheostat O to the common terminal of the coils s<3>, s<4>. The insertion of the answering and calling plugs P, P' completes the circuits of the relays 15,16, of which the relay 15 closes the circuit of the microphonic element of the repeater R through the battery B<2> and the windings n of the output transformer N, while the relay 16 completes the circuit of the magnetic element of the repeater R through the coils s<5>, s<6> of the repeater M. The voice-currents from the calling-station pass through the coils s, s<3>, and there divide, part passing to the called station through the coils s<2>, s<4> and part through the rheostat O, the latter current influencing the coils s<5>, s<6> in the circuit of the magnet r, and thereby producing fluctuations in the microphone r' which are superposed on the talking-circuit through the coils n of the transformer N. By adjusting the rheostat O, the proportion of current flowing direct to the called line can be varied, and consequently also the current influencing the repeater R. Specifications Nos. 11,605 and 11,606, A.D. 1905, are referred to.
Patent GB-190820082-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Collecting the Rubbings Produced by the use of Pencil and Ink Erasers
Inventor: HIETZIG MAX
Filed: 1908-09-24
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 20,082. Hietzig, M. Sept. 24. Erasers.-An erasure shield, particularly adapted for use with typewriters, and consisting of a flexible sheet d of celluloid, mica, &c. having an opening f to be placed over the letter &c. to be erased, is fitted witb a box or receptacle a, provided with an aperture b in the back, to collect the erasings. The sheet d, which is interchangeable, slides in grooves c in the front of the box a.
Patent GB-190820577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Concrete Sea Walls, Docks, Breakwaters, and like Structures.
Inventor: TROMANHAUSER JESSE HERLIN
Filed: 1908-09-30
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 20,577. Tromanhauser, J. H. Oct. 5, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Buildings &c., subaqueous; sea-walls; breakwaters; docks.-Concrete sea-walls, breakwaters, docks and the like are constructed upon a pontoon which has been floated into the desired position. The structure is subsequently flooded in order to sink it and is filled with sand &c. The pontoon consists of longitudinal and cross timbers 1, 2, 3, 4, flooring 5, vertical beams 6 connected by a longitudinal timber 7, truss-bars 8, and a curb-wall 10. The walls may be built by means of a mould 20 and, when nearly completed, the pontoon is sunk. The above-water portion of the walls and the top are then added.
Patent GB-190820591-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Purifying Water by the Removal of Sulphur.
Inventor: REICHLING ROBERT
Filed: 1908-09-30
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 20,591. Reichling, R. Oct. 1, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Water, purifying and softening.-Sulphuric acid is removed from water by means of barium bicarbonate. The water is treated with barium carbonate in the presence of carbonic acid. In practice a part of the water may be impregnated with carbonic acid, passed through witherite to obtain a saturated solution, and returned to the main body of water. Lime is added to precipitate the bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium that are formed.
Patent GB-190822261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hatchways.
Inventor: WALD ERNEST
Filed: 1908-10-20
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 22,261. Wald, E. Oct. 20. Hatches and hatchways. -Hatchways D are made in sections which open outwards in opposite directions by means of an horizontal 1 operating- screw with oppositelythreaded ends engaging screwed lugs carried by the sections. The hatchways sections are provided with ribs 25 which engage tracks 29 extending from opposite sides of the hatchway, vertical bars 19 carrying rollers which ride on the end beams being also provided within the hatchway for slidably supporting the sections. The rollers 24 move over the centrally-pivoted cross-bar 11, which is slightly arched to draw the flanges 14 upwardly against the flanges of the coaming. When the hatch sections are bolted together, the upwardly-turned flanges 16, 17 are covered by a strip 18 to form a water-tight joint. Filling and rubber strips 20, 22 are arranged on each side of the vertical plates 19.
Patent GB-190904659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stop and like Valves for Controlling the Flow of Steam, Water and other Fluids.
Inventor: FLETCHER JAMES ASHTON
IPC: F16K35/00
Filed: 1909-02-25
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 4659. Fletcher, J. A. Feb. 25. Locking valves.-Consists in the provision of automatic means for preventing the opening of stop and like valves when there exists a predetermined difference between the pressures at its two sides. The apparatus comprises a locking-piece h adapted to take over a collar i on the valve spindle and guided by slots o in a casing t supported by pillars n. The locking piece is secured between collars f on a spindle e provided at the ends with pistons c, d moving in cylinders a, b. The cylinder a containing the larger piston is connected to the inlet side of the main valve, so that when the main valve is open the excess pressure on the larger piston releases the locking-bar. A spring may be employed to effect or assist this movement.
Patent GB-190908547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fire-pokers for Domestic and other purposes.
Inventor: HICKIE DANIEL
IPC: F24B15/00
Filed: 1909-04-08
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 8547. Hickie, D. April 8. Pokers.-In tubular pokers through which air for promoting combustion is forced by an air pump combined therewith, means are provided for preventing the entrance of. air, ashes, dust, &c. at the nozzle with the back stroke of the plunger. As shown in Fig. 1, the plunger C comprises a leather or other cup spreading during the forward stroke and contracting during the back stroke. As shown in Fig. 3, valves E open during the back stroke, uncovering air inlets F. There may also be a checkvalve in the tube A<2>.
Patent GB-190910077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Safety Gearing for Pit Cages, Hoists, Lifts and the like.
Inventor: WOODCOCK JOHN EDWIN
IPC: B66B5/24
Filed: 1909-04-28
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 10,077. Woodcock, J. E. April 28. Catch gear of mine-cage type.-Comprises mechanism of the kind in which screw clamps connected by transverse shafts are fitted at the upper corners of the cage, and are adapted to grip the guides when the cage is otherwise unsupported. The appliances are arranged as shown in plan in Fig. 1. The cage guides pass between fixed jaws p<1> ... p<4> forming parts of brackets b<1> ... b<4>, and sliding jaws n' ... n<4> operated by right and left handed screws on transverse shafts s', s<2>. Weighted levers mounted centrally on the shafts s', s<2> are linked to the hoisting-cable, and, in the event of this breaking, the weighted levers fall and cause the screw clamps to grip the guides. The action of the weighted levers is assisted by springs l<1>, l<2> connected to enlarged bosses ou the shafts s<1>, s<2>.
Patent GB-190913742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cartridge Cases for Firearms of all Kinds.
Inventor: KRNKA KARL
IPC: F42B5/28
Filed: 1909-06-11
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 13,742. Krnka, K. June 11. Gun cartridges.-Relates to cartridge cases which have a tapered thickness, a tapered diameter, and a reduced mouth, and which are grooved to prevent splitting when the charge is fired. According to the present invention, the cartridge has a circumferential groove r to permit elongation and two or more longitudinal grooves r<1> to permit cross-wise expansion.
Patent GB-190914166-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to "Megaphones" or Speaking Trumpets.
Inventor: LAWRENCE SYDNEY SOLOMON
IPC: G10K11/28
Filed: 1909-06-16
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 14,166. Lawrence, S. S. June 16. Speaking-trum - pets ; whistles.- The mouthpiece c of a megaphone a is fitted internally with a whistle d.
Patent GB-190917918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying and Cooling Air.
Inventor: HASLAM ALFRED SEALE
IPC: C21B9/16
Filed: 1909-08-03
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 17,918. Haslam, Sir A. S. Aug. 3. Drying air. - Apparatus of the kind described in Specification 1665/06, [Class 29, Cooling &c.], in which air is exposed to water slightly above freezing-point and afterwards to brine at a lower temperature, the liquid in each case passing over cooled pipes and corrugated plates, is modified by arranging the plates and pipes alternately in series. In the apparatus shown, the air passes first over plates arranged in tanks N; from these tanks water is drawn through a pipe H by a pump F and forced through a pipe I into troughs a, from which it flows through slotted pipes over coils D in a second tank M. From this, water is drawn by a pump F<1> and delivered through a pipe J to troughs c, d, whence it flows over the corrugated plates to the tank N. The air is forced by fans U through this apparatus and a like series of plates and coils in tanks 0, P wherein brine is used.
Patent GB-190923191-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Shirts.
Inventor: FULLER THOMAS HENRY
IPC: A41B1/12
Filed: 1909-10-11
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 23,191. Fuller, T. H. Oct. 11. Shirts; buttonholes. - A buttonhole tab 9 is sewn to the inside of a shirt so that its buttonhole registers with the shirt buttonhole, the object being to utilize the tab hole 11 when that in the shirt is broken. The tab may be applied to the neck-band or to the breast of the shirt, and its end is turned back when not in use.