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Patent GB-190711958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Threading Shuttles for Looms.
Inventor: DAUDELIN JEAN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1907-05-23
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 11,958. Daudelin, J. B. May 23. Loom shuttles are provided with a threading- device of the kind described in Specification No. 8625, A.D. 1904, and comprising a transverse eye 6, Fig. 1, which communicates with a threading-passage 5. Within the eye is secured a bushing 4, Fig. 7, having an adjustable closed end 43. The weft 7 from the cop is drawn through the passage 5, so that it passes round the inner end 43 of the bushing and enters the eye 6. The weft is then drawn between a recessed part 45 of the bushing and the body of the shuttle, and enters a slit 41 extending part of the length of the bushing and preferably on its underside. At the same time, the weft slips over the bevelled edge of the end 43 and enters a branch slit 42, which communicates with a passage 3 in the shuttle body, so that the weft passes from the cop straight into the exposed end of the slit 42 and from it out through .the bushing. Any form of auxiliary retaining-device may be used.
Patent GB-190712497-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combination Table and Schoolroom Desk.
Inventor: DOUGHTY FANNIE
Filed: 1907-05-30
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 12,497. Doughty, F. May 30. Desks. - Fig. 2 shows an end sectional view of a table which is convertible into a desk with sloping sides. The side members b of the framing have longitudinal grooves b<2> cut in their faces, the end members c forming stops to the grooves. A top a<2> hinged at a<3> is provided with ledges a<5> which fit into the grooves b' when the top is in its raised position, as shown in Fig. 3. Clips h prevent displacement of the table top when in the position shown in Fig. 2. According to the P r ovisional Specification, the table top may be fastened down at each end by springs, and a number of such tables may be placed side by side to form a platform.
Patent GB-190712506-A (GB)
Title: Change Speed Gear
Inventor: BELL ANDREW CHARLES BEATSON
Filed: 1907-11-30
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 12,506. Bell, A. C. B. Nov. 30. Variable - speed gearing. - Relates to variablespeed gearing, applicable to motor-vehicles &c., of the type in which separate countershafts for each speed are employed for conveying power between two shafts in alinement, and particularly to the selecting-gear for operating the clutches employed. The central driving-shaft S, carries a pinion 1 which gears with pinions 3,4, 5, &c. carried by separate shafts 24, 25, 26, &c. surrounding the shaft S1. The pinions 3, 4, 5, &c. carry clutches 7, 8, 9, &c. adapted to be moved, separately into engagement with clutches 11, 12,13, &c. on pinions 15, 16, 17, &c. which gear with pinions 19, 20, 21 on the driven shaft S. One of the countershaft pinions drives through a reversing pinion. The pinion 1 carries a clutch 2 which engages a clutch 23 on the shaft S, for direct drive. The clutches are operated by rods 42, 44, 46, 48 and by levers 50, 51 from pieces 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, which are provided with recesses 71, 72, Fig. 9, for engagement with disks 29, 30 carried by a sleeve 36, which may be rotated by a pinion 37 and rack 38. Projections 69 on the disk 30, Fig. 12, and corresponding recesses 70 in the disk 29, Fig. 14, are so arranged that when one projection 69 engages the recess 72 in one of the pieces 31, 32, &c., the stationary disk 29 permits the passage of that one piece when the disk 30 is moved along the sleeve 36, but engages the recesses 71 in all the other pieces and prevents their movement. The operating-gear consists of a spindle 54, Fig. 4, carried by bearings on the steering-pillar 52, adapted to be rotated by a hand-lever 55 to operate a lever 58 which actuates the rack 38. When the lever 55 is depressed the spindle is raised, and by means of a bell-crank lever 59 advances rods 39, 40, connected by a plate 41 to the disk 30, so that the required clutch is engaged.
Patent GB-190712510-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wire Gauze Window Screen on Rollers for the Open Window, Designed to Supply Light and Air while Excluding Draughts.
Inventor: DOUGHTY FANNIE
Filed: 1907-05-30
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 12,510. Doughty, F. May 30. Window appliances.-A wire-gauze screen a is secured to rollers b held in four hooks d on the window frame. To rid the room of flies, the screen may be placed just outside the window when flies will pass out of the room but cannot enter. When not in use, the screen may be rolled up and left in the hooks on one side of the window.
Patent GB-190713509-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Actuating the Rammers of Guns.
Inventor: PETCH ALBANY FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-06-11
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 13,509. Petch, A. F., and Duncan, F. June 11. Loading-appliances.-The sprocket-wheel d of a chain-rammer c, mounted upon an extension b of the gun-slide a, is driven by an hydraulic cylinder g, also mounted upon the slide, by means of a continuous wire rope n which passes around pulleys j, k, l, m, f. The pulleys j, k are carried by the two ends h, i of the piston, which passes through the cylinder g, and the ends of the rope n are fixed at o to the cylinder. In a modification, a chain and sprocket-wheel transmission is employed between the piston of the hydraulic apparatus and the sprocket-wheel d.
Patent GB-190715897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Removing Snow from Road Surfaces and for Melting same.
Inventor: EMERSON ALFRED STUTSON
Filed: 1907-07-10
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 15,897. Emerson, A. S. July 10. Refuse, collecting; snow, melting. -Snow is removed from roads by a hinged scoop m, and is delivered by an elevator o into a tank c, mounted on a vehicle frame a, above a series of furnaces b arranged side by side, the flues of which traverse the tank c, as shown in Fig. 2, and open into a single chimney h. The furnaces b have closed ashpits i to which a forced draught is supplied by a fan j. The tank c has an overflow pipe k, and a well l for the mud which enters with the snow. The scoop m is hinged at n on the lower end of a conduit p, which is adjustable in height and encloses the elevator o. Smoke from the chimney h is returned to the furnace through a perforated pipe r and injectors s operated by steam or compressed air.
Patent GB-190717487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Surgical Belts or Devices for the Treatment of Movable Kidneys and other like purposes.
Inventor: SALT EDWARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-07-31
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 17,487. Salt, E. W. July 31. Belts. - A belt for the support of movable kidneys is provided on one side with an inflatable pad d o r pads adapted to be pressed on to the body by a spring or springs on the other side of the belt. Fig. 1 shows a belt adapted for the support of one kidney; Fig. 3 a plan of the pad and adjacent parts. The spring a<1> is preferably of plate metal, of the form shown, and with its inner side convex when not in use. One end a<2> is riveted to a plate a<3> on the belt A, and the other is secured to a fastening-strap b, by which the spring is brought to bear on the pad e when required. If both kidneys are movable, a pad is employed on each side, the free ends of the springs being connected to a cross strap, preferably by buttons.
Patent GB-190718716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for the Elastic Suspension of Vehicles.
Inventor: LOSTALOT FRANCOIS HENRI DE
Filed: 1907-08-19
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 18,716. Lostalot, F. H. de, and Guerpillon, M. A. Aug. 22, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Springs. - In pneumatic bearing - springs for vehicles comprising a piston and cylinder in communication with a compressed-air reservoir, the cylinder is arranged horizontally and a lever or similar connexion is provided whereby the vertical forces acting between the body and axle are transformed into horizontal forces acting upon the piston. The invention is illustrated diagrammatically in Fig. 1, which shows a piston P fixed to the wheel hub and working in a cylinder C, which is fixed to the body and communicates with a reservoir R by a tube C' having a throttle valve P' ; but, in order to avoid the modifications which would be necessary in frames and car bodies by such a method of mounting the parts, the arrangement shown in Fig. 2 is used, in which a vertical arm M secured to the hub carries a pivot O for a right-angled lever A O G, one end of which is connected to the body by a link D while the other end is connected to the piston by a rod B. The levers may be replaced by pulleys and cables, or by chains and toothed wheels. The piston is coated with oil and provided with packing-rings of india-rubber or greased leather, and the cylinder may contain compressed air or gas. The reservoir may be formed as an elongation of the cylinder, a partition being provided if desired, and may have its volume varied either by adjusting a movable wall or by the introduction of oil or other liquid. The connexion between the cylinder and the reservoir may be flexible or rigid, and is arranged so as to be completely closed by the piston before it reaches the end of its stroke. The reservoirs for each of the vehicle wheels may be connected by tubes to another receptacle containing liquid carbonic acid, valves which may be operated automatically being provided for charging each cylinder separately.
Patent GB-190722460-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Facilitating the Drying of Fishing Lines and the like.
Inventor: WADHAM PERCY FRANK
Filed: 1907-10-11
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 22,460. W a dham, P. F. Oct. 11. Drying.-The frame c of an open collapsible frame a for drying fishing lines &c. is pivoted as at c<1> to a bar e provided w it h a fixed pocket f and a sliding pocket f<1> for the reception of the base g<1> of the fishing-reel g. The line, in passing from the reel to the drying-frame, passes through an aperture tin the bare.
Patent GB-190728394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coats or Mantles.
Inventor: ROSSDALE JAMES
Filed: 1907-12-24
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 28,394. Rossdale, J. Dec. 24. Coats and jackets; cloaks and mantles; cutting- out.-Coats and mantles, particularly motor coats for ladies' wear, are made in two parts, one inside the other, so that either may be worn independently, so that, when worn together, a good fit may be obtained whichever garment may be outermost. The shoulder of the coat is formed integral with the sleeve, which is cut in one piece with a gore C and a seam c, c'. It is united to the body portion of the coat around the lower part of the armhole and by the edges A, B, the body portion, which is made in four pieces, being cut away to. fit these edges. The inner coat 2 is made on the same principle, and slips inside the outer one 1, being detachably secured in place by spring or other fastenings D. Either garment may be worn outside by turning the whole inside-out, the fit being equally good in each case.
Patent GB-190800417-A (GB)
Title: Improved Detachable Spring Ring for Hangings, Curtains, Tapestry and the like.
Inventor: BECKER-BERTRAND EUGENE LOUIS
Filed: 1908-01-07
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 417. Bertrand, E. L. Becker-. Jan. 8, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Fastenings, gated - ring. A wire ring for supporting curtains, tapestry, &c. comprises a circular or other shaped part a fitting over the curtain-rod &c., a coil b at one end of the wire, to which the curtain is sewn, and a hook c at the other end, which is passed through the coil b and engages with it. The ring and curtain may be removed by disengaging the hook end c without disturbing the supporting-rod.
Patent GB-190801954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Propelling Mechanism for Velocipedes.
Inventor: FORD EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1908-01-28
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 1954. Ford, E. J. Jan. 28. Driving-mechanism.-In a driving-mechanism for velocipedes, the rear-wheel spindle a is mounted in bearings on the frame of the machine and is adapted to be rotated in one direction through the free-wheel mechanism d by reciprocating levers d<1>. The spindle a carries a chain-wheel f gearing by means of a chain f<1> with a chain-wheel f<2> on the bottom-bracket spindle. This spindle also carries a larger chain-wheel g<1> which gears by means of chain g<2> with a sprocket-wheel g<3> carried by the driving-wheel hub. This gearing-up mechanism produces a considerable rotation of the driving- wheel for each of the short strokes of the reciprocating levers.
Patent GB-190805791-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Rendering Boots and Shoes Impervious to Water.
Inventor: SIDWELL EARNEST WALTER
Filed: 1908-03-16
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 5791. Sidwell, E. W. March 16. Waterproofing.-A piece C of waterproof material is secured to the underside of the insole and to the lasting allowance a of the upper A. The finished boot is in this way made with a double thickness of waterproof material round the edge of the insole.
Patent GB-190816198-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device or Contrivance for Holding and Delivering Matches.
Inventor: HARPER ALBERT HENRY TRAVELL
Filed: 1908-07-30
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 16,198. Harper, A. H. T., and Nurse, J. J. July 30. Match-boxes; contents, delivering and withdrawing. -A device for holding and delivering matches singly comprises a box a furnished with a lid b fitted with a lock, the box being mounted upon a base and having an aperture c at the bottom through which passes a slide d provided with a catch e for holding a single match. Mounted within the box is a pivoted flap f for guiding the matches into the catch e, and on either side of the slide are arranged slips g with sloping ends h for ejecting the matches from the catch e as they are withdrawn from the box. The device may be arranged to display advertisements, and may be fitted with one or more striking-surfaces. The device may be secured upon a counter &c, or in a more or less vertical position against a wall with the box arranged below the slide.
Patent GB-190816290-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Paper Fastener.
Inventor: CLIFF GEORGE HOWARD
Filed: 1908-07-31
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 16,290. Cliff, G. H. July 31. Fastenings, bent metal tongue. In a U-shaped paper-fastener the ends c of the limbs a, which are provided with prongs b for piercing the papers, are inwardly inclined so as to rest upon the paper and prevent other papers from being caught under them.
Patent GB-190827577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fuse Setting Machines.
Inventor: WIGLEY FRANK
Filed: 1908-12-18
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 27,577. Wigley, F., Redpath, R., and Petrie, T. A. Dec. 18. Fuses for projectiles.-The dial of a fuse-setting machine is so geared with the setting-bodies that unequal successive increments of rotation of the dial according to a scale having diminishing divisions, are converted into equal increments of rotation of the setting-body in order that the correction of the zero-point for errors of the day may be a suitably variant factor for different ranges. In Fig. 3, two dials are shown calibrated in yards and seconds, the divisions being correspondingly diminished towards the higher values. The unequal scale divisions are converted into equal increments of rotation of the setting-body c<2> by the gearing d<1>, d<2>, d<3>, Fig. 1, of which the parts d<2>, d' are spiral spur-wheels, Fig. 4. The spindle d<4> is fixed relatively to the outer dial e ; but the range-dial g can be rotated relatively thereto for the purpose of introducing the correction. Normally, however, the dials are held together by the spring disk g<2>, Fig. 1. In order to prevent the fuse from being rotated otherwise than by the proper engagement of the catch a<1>, it is held out of frictional contact with the setting-bodies by the sleeve h<1>, which is mounted on ball-bearings.
Patent GB-190827912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Ventilation of Submarine Vessels
Inventor: KEMP ALBERT JAMES
Filed: 1908-12-22
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 27,912. Kemp, A. J., Randall, F. W., and Primrose, F. A. Dec. 22. Submarine vessels. -The pipe a for supplying a submarine vessel with air has a return bend g with an enlarged bellmouth, the outlet of which is in a vertical plane, a hinged and buoyant door n being provided in the place of, or in conjunction with, a ball valve h. The exhaust pipe f has a return bend m provided with a ball valve l.
Patent GB-190901575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machine Tools.
IPC: B23B41/00
Filed: 1909-01-22
Granted: 1910-01-24
Abstract: 1575. Electromotors, Ltd., Hamilton, J. H., and Kearns & Co., H. W. Jan. 22. Drilling-machines; milling-machines; tapping.-A machine for drilling and tapping holes from the inside of frames &c. as for the faces of magnets of electromotnrs, has a fixed frame A. on which slides a shell B vertically adjustable by gearing C<1>, C<2>, C<5>, C<6>, C<7>, C<9>. The shell B carries a turntable D and a stepped face-plate E, on which the work is mounted. The drill may be replaced by a milling-cutter. A plate B<4>, secured by bolts in slots and keys B<7> so that it can be adjusted, carries the turntable D, which is retained by plates B<9> and is rotated by a tommy-bar and held in required angular positions by indexing-notches and a locating-lever. The tool head G and the frame G' slide radially in the fixed frame A, the tool being driven and fed by a suitable mechanism, as shown in Fig. 9, comprising a drill socket rotated by power from cone pulleys N, the usual sliding shaft O for speed reduction, a clutch P for direct drive, friction gear Q for low-speed tapping and quick reversing, a quickreturn hand-feed R operating through a pinion R<1>, a rack R<2>, and a fine automatic feed through a worm S and gearing S<1>, which gearing may be lowered clear by the lever S'. An automatic feed knock-off T and a tool lubricant pump V are also fitted. The Provisional Specification states that the drill head and gear may be enclosed in a fluid-tight casing. Sockets.-The tool socket H<a> may be adjusted in the bevel-gear H<2> by means of a screw H<6> as shown in Fig. 10.
Patent GB-190902110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Time Indicating Systems.
Inventor: RADTKE ALBERT AUGUSTUS
IPC: G04C13/02
Filed: 1909-01-28
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 2110. Radtke, A. A. Jan. 28. Electric clocks. - An indicator comprises a four-armed armature 10, Fig. 6, in a field of three electro-magnets 3<a>, 3<b>, 3<c> which receive current in succession with an overlap. A transmitter for such an indicator consists of a short cylinder 43 and three cylindrical segments 43<a>, 43b, 43<c> turning under four contact springs 41, 41<a>, 41<b>, 41<c>. As shown, both transmitter and indicators are in a single circuit, but in a modification the indicators are in a relay circuit. Motionwork. - Fig. 5. A sleeve 8 bearing the rotary armature 9 of an electric indicator is geared down to a core 12 bearing the minute hand, which is provided with the usual motionwork.
Patent GB-190902651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inverted Gas Lamps and Burners.
Inventor: HELPS GEORGE
IPC: F23D14/30
Filed: 1909-02-04
Granted: 1910-04-04
Abstract: 2651. Helps, G. Feb. 4. Incandescent gas burners.-The regulating-cap v of the air inlet tubes n can be adjusted by a key passing through the hole u in the casing.
Patent GB-190910655-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Electro-deposition of Iron.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
IPC: C25C1/06
Filed: 1909-05-05
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 10,655. Coles, S. O. Cowper-. May 5. Iron, depositing; removing deposits from surfaces; electrolytes, circulating. - A m a i n depositing - cell is connected with a small cell g, in which are iron or steel anodes and one or more revolving cathode disks h of carbon or metal. The c u r r e n tdensity in the small cell is high enough to cause the metal to come down in spongy form, so that it can be removed from the cathode by a scraper or revolving emery wheel o. Electrolyte flows from the main cell to a tank m partly through a pipe q<1> and the auxiliary cell, and partly by a direct pipe q<2>. From the tank m, which is provided with a stirrer, the liquid is pumped to the tubular anode b which surrounds the cathode c of the main cell. The electrolyte, which may be of the kind described in Specification 28,897/06, is thus kept in the ferrous condition, and iron in a commercially useful form may be deposited under high current density on the stationary or revolving main cathode.
Patent GB-190911740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoves, Lamps and similar Heating or Illuminating Apparatus.
Inventor: POST HANS ADOLF VON
IPC: F23D11/44
Filed: 1909-05-18
Granted: 1910-05-18
Abstract: 11,740. Post, H. A. von. May 21, 1908, [Convention date]. Vaporizing-apparatus; oil reservoirs. - The pressure for forcing the liquid fuel to the burner of a vapour lamp or stove is generated by means of a suitable solid or fluid, such as volatile hydrocarbons, placed in a receptacle communicating with the tank a for the liquid combustible, the receptacle being arranged so as to be heated by the igniting-flame or by the igniting-flame and the burner. In one arrangement, a reservoir h, Fig. 1, is connected either with the starting-cup c or through a pipe k with a double-walled receptacle g in the tank a by means of a valve i operated preferably by a lever n. The starting-fluid is first supplied from the starting-cup c to the reservoir h, and the valve is then raised to shut off communication with the cup and to connect the reservoir with the receptacle g so that, when the starting-cup is ignited, the heating-fluid in the reservoir is vaporized and bubbling through the fluid in the receptacle g forces the liquid fuel in the tank through a non-return valve l to the burner. Additional spirit is supplied to the reservoir h when it is desired to increase the flame, and the flame may be reduced or extinguished by holding the valve for a shorter or longer period in the intermediate position. The valve l is prevented from opening until a certain pressure is obtained either by its own weight, or by a spring, or by connecting it to a resilient membrane r, Fig. 3. When using highly volatile oils or a mixture of these with other oils, a part of the oil may be splashed into the receptacle. In a modification, the reservoir h is connected to the lighting-cup c by a valve p, Figs. 2 and 3, and with the tank a by a cock q, Fig. 2, or by an annular passage k, Fig. 3, extending above the upper edge of the lighting-cup, and a shallow vessel g is arranged below the passage k. In another form, the tube e, Fig. 4, is carried by the flexible top of the tank a, and the valve l may be fixed to the bottom of the tank. The lighting- cup c is connected by a valved pipe y with the reservoir h into which a pipe k connected to the tank a projects. In another form, the reservoir is provided with a vertical tube extending into a dome-shaped portion of the tank a. Fig. 6 shows another arrangement of starting-cup c and reservoir h, which is connected to the tank by a spring valve l or by a valve connected to a membrane.
Patent GB-190914007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerators or Cold Storage Chambers.
Inventor: PARTRIDGE WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: F25D3/04
Filed: 1909-06-15
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 14,007. Partridge, W. H. June 15. Cooling-chambers. -A refrigerator or cold-storage room is provided in proximity to the ice chamber with an inclined false ceiling c, and an upward entension c<1>, both composed of insulating - material to prevent condensation of moisture except upon the ice in the chamber a. The extension of the ceiling forms one side of the ice chamber, and, together with the walls of the refrigerator, forms an air shaft e. An insulated gutter k may carry off water from the melting ice and condensed moisture. The insulated members are preferably constructed of two layers of wooden boards between which are two layers of insulating- paper and a thickness of compressed cork slabs ; or felt, hair, slag-wool, &c. may be employed.