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Patent GB-190708237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tabulating Mechanisms for Typewriting and other Machines
Inventor: UNDERWOOD JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1907-04-09
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 8237. Underwood, J. T. April 9. Typewriters &c.-Relates to tabulating-mechanism for typewriters &c. The denomination keys 34, Figs. 1 and 3, are mounted in a row on divergent extensions 35 of bails 24, 25, 26, 27 which carry the denomination stops 32 and are nested together in two sets on the front bar 4 of the carriage. In, order that the keys 34 may be in proper order in the row, the outer bails 24, 25 carry the keys on their inner or stop arms, whereas the inner bails 26, 27 are crossed and carry the keys on their outer arms. The bails are mounted loosely on a carriage-releasing rock-shaft 15, and are guided by combs 37, 38, Fig. 4, and returned by springs. The column stops 40 are adjustable along a rack 42. A fifth bail may be added to each set, crossing the four bails. In another arrangement of ten keys and stops in two sets, the two inner keys and stops of each set are on single arms, the fourth key and stop are on a bail, and the third and fifth stops are on arms connected by cross-bars to arms bearing the keys. The rock-shaft 15, Figs. 1 and 3, effects carriage release by means of an arm 19 vibrating a lever 20 engaging the arm. 11 of the pivoted rack frame 9, and is operated by means of a finger-plate 23, which forms a cover for the denomination-stop mechanism. The keys 34 pass through openings in the plate 23, so that the latter is depressed simultaneously with a key 34. In order to prevent accidental depression of the plate 23, a latch 43, Fig. 4, is provided on a bar 44 sliding on screws 45. A stop 47 may be provided, on the latch to limit the upward movement of the plate 23 by a returning-spring 48. The bar 44 may serve as a stop for the bails.
Patent GB-190708375-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Treating Substances containing Crude Tartar.
Inventor: GARIN VICTOR JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-04-10
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 8375. Garin, V. J., and David, F. April 12,1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Tartrates; ; dyes from natural products. -Substances containing crude tartar, such as green or dry wine lees, crude tartar, still crystals, and the like, are treated with about 1 or 2 per cent of formaldehyde or one of its polymers, such as trioxymethylene, to convert the colouring-matters present into insoluble lakes. The magma is dried at nearly 100‹ C., and pulverized. The lakes are readily filterdoff in the preparation of tartar crystals.
Patent GB-190709325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Totalisator Apparatus.
Inventor: DONALDSON MARK
Filed: 1907-04-22
Granted: 1908-05-22
Abstract: 9 3 2 5. Donaldson, M., and Williams, W. G. April 22. Typewriters and like machines; numbering - a p p aratus.-A hand set and operated machine for use in the totalizator system of betting prints upon each ticket issued a serial number, and the numbers respectively of the race and the horse b a c k e d, together with certain invariable matter as shown upon the ticket, Fig. VII ; the impression is made by a series of perforating needles selected by fixed or adjustable tape members above them. Theseparticulars are also recorded upon a continuous strip which is retained in the machine and at each impression electric contacts are completed, whereby the issue is electrically registered upon the total and horse counters at each station. The adjustable horse and race type-wheels 20, 19, together with the hand-wheels 31, 30 for setting them, and also the automatically-changing number-printing wheels 18, are contained in a movable casing, to which is attached the upper plate 11, Fig. V, of the three that control the perforating-needles 13, 14<A>, 14<B>, 14<c>, 34. When the casing is depressed by means of the handle 6 and associated link-work, the movable needles with heads 15 are first arrested by the paper, which is passed by the feeding-mechanism shown in Fig. II between the fixed plates 16, 17, and are then forced through the sheets by contact of the wheels above them with their heads, the fixed pins 13 simultaneously printing the tearing. off line on the strip, the value, the nature of the transaction, and other words. A changeable plate 36 prints an identifying number by means of the needles 34, and also marks the paper directly by means of a die, as shown in Fig VII, to prevent fraud. Upon the upstroke of the casing and handle, the feeding of the strips is effected by means of the rack 50, and the many-pronged actuating-pawl 24 feeds on the serial - number printing-wheels 18, which are provided with deepnotch transfer mechanism and with the internal spring pawl and recess 23 for zeroizing the wheels. The race and horse wheels are set by the operator by means of fixed index points 32, and are locked during the impression by the fixed lugs 33<A> with which notches on the setting-wheels engage.
Patent GB-190709427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Generators for Acetylene or other Gases.
Inventor: FOXLEE JOHN EDWIN
Filed: 1907-04-23
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 9427. Foxlee, J. E. April 23. Acetylene.-Relates to the generating-apparatus described in Specification No. 7802, A.D. 1906, The water-tank A may be air-tight or open to the atmosphere. If it is air-tight, it supplies water on the bird fountain principle by a pipe B to a supply cup C, an aperture C<1> in the pipe, when uncovered, allowing air to pass to the top of the water in the tank A. From this cup the water flows by an orifice C<2> to a graduated cock D, and thence by a siphon tube through a sight feed D<1> to the tube D<3>. If the tankis not air-tight, the cup C is omitted. The carbide container F<1> has radial partitions dividing it iuto compartments, each of which has a perforated tube F<3> fixed to a loose plate. The compartments are covered by a plate F having a dished orifice over each tube F<3>. The container F<1> rests on a diak G<1> rotated by a nut H, or by other means, to bring different compartments under the pipe D'. The outer casing is secured gas-tight to the cover by bolts and wing-nuts. Leakage at h, h<1> is prevented by screwing up a milled nut H<1> on a screwed spindle F<2>. Gas generated passes by perforations in a plate E', through cotton-wool or the like above this plate, and to the service pipe K<2>, which may be provided with a pressure gauge K<3>. Heavy generators may be supported by wires N attached to counterbalancing weights. In a modification, the container, Fig. 6, as a whole revolves upon the central spindle carrying the feed-water tube, the joints at P<1> and at the bottom being made gas-tight by screwing up a nut P<3>. A safety apparatus, Fig. 3, is provided comprising a chamber J containing water and connected to the generator by pipes I<1>, P. If the gaseous pressure forces the water back above the bend in the pipe I', gas escapes by a pipe J<2>.
Patent GB-190709494-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Stretching Hides and Skins.
Inventor: THORER MAX JULIUS EMANUEL
Filed: 1907-04-23
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 9494. Thorer, M. J. E. April 23. Hides and skins, raw and tanned or tawed, treating.-Uniform stretching of hides and skins is ensured by causing the cord which supports them in a drying-frame to pass freely through pulleys which give equal tension throughout its length. The cord l passes over pulleys m<1> in the frame b, and supports pulleys m<11> to which are attached spring clips f or other devices for gripping the hide a. The free end of the cord is attached to a spring barrel n, which may be locked in the taut position by a ratchet-wheel o. In the case of thin bides, the pawl is preferably lifted out of action to prevent the bides from tearing as they dry. The other end of the cord is adjustably held by an eccentric clamp k, which allows accommodation of skins of various sizes.
Patent GB-190714823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sounding Machines for Navigational Purposes.
Inventor: WIGZELL EUSTACE ERNEST
Filed: 1907-06-27
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 14,823. Wigzell, E. E. June 27. Sounding - apparatus.- In a machine to be worked from the bridge, a fairlead A, which is pivoted at C and held by guyropes, carries a swivelling head B for the guide-pulley over which the sounding-wire passes. On winding-in, when the stop G reaches the head, the fair-lead is turned up into the position shown in dotted lines ; the instrument H can then be detached and read.
Patent GB-190719962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Handles of Cricket Bats.
Inventor: JOHNSON ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-09-06
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 19,962. Johnson, A. Sept. 6. [Cognate Application No. 923, A.D. 1908, dated Jan. 14.] Bats; rackets; golf; hockey.-Relates to the handles of cricket bats, golf and hockey sticks, tennis rackets, and the like of that type in which one or more layers of rubber are inserted in the handle, and consists in inserting in suitable sawcuts three layers h, i, m of rubber so as to form a diamond shaped figure ; the longer axis of the diamond is arranged parallel with the blade of the bat, comparatively large layers of cane uninterrupted by layers of rubber being left at the back and front of the handle to resist twisting. The layer m of rubber may be omitted. According to the Cognate Specification No. 923, A.D. 1908, the rubber insertions may be arranged in the form of a square, a hexagon, an octagon, or like regular figure, with or without layers extending diagonally across the figure, and having preferably two of the sides parallel with the blade of the bat.
Patent GB-190720921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Attachments for Envelopes and the like Packages
Inventor: REID HENRY ALAN PERCIVAL
Filed: 1907-09-20
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 20,921. Reid, R., [administratrix of Reid, H. A. P.]. Sept. 20. Envelopes.-Relates to safety arrangements for envelopes or packages used for the transmission of fragile articles through the post. In order that the obliteration of the postage stamps may be done without risk of injury to the contents, the stamps are applied to a flap B provided with an adhesive wing or wings A for attachment to the envelope or package. To secure better adhesion, the wings are serrated, escaloped, or otherwise cut out at the edges, and perforated in any convenient form. A striking or distinctive colour is applied to the flap and wings in order to indicate clearly the position of the stamps.
Patent GB-190721379-A (GB)
Title: Improved Water Tight Sack of Strong Craped, Pressed or Goffered Paper.
Inventor: GELDMACHER RUDOLF
Filed: 1907-09-26
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 21,379. Geldmacher, R. Sept. 26. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Fastenings for sacks. Sacks of crinkled and pleated waterproof paper for containing cement &c. are closed by means of elastic bands d, Figs. 1 and 3, having knots e and passing through the pleating b, as shown.
Patent GB-190722005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: VEULLE FREDERICK HENRY DE
Filed: 1907-10-05
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 22,005. Veulle, F. H. de. Oct. 5. Gas of explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The number of fuel nozzles operating and the cross-section of the segmental spraying-chamber, are simultaneously controlled. Fuel from a float chamber enters a tube A, and is sprayed from nozzles E in a second tube C having a conical end seated on the tube A. In the carburettor shown in Fig 9, the air inlet T<2>, the nozzles E, the outlet port T<3>; and the size of the spraying-chamber T, are controlled by a rotary valve P, an additional air inlet U<3> being controlled by means of a sleeve U<2>. The various parts of the apparatus are held together by a single bolt D, and the inlet and outlet pipes G<2>, J<2> are angularly adjustable relatively to each other. In the carburettor shown in Fig. 1, the rotary valve F has an opening F<2> which coincides more or less with the carburettedair outlet J<2>, webs F<4> which cover more or less of the fuel nozzles E determine the size of the spraying-chamber and the size of the spraying- chamber outlet between fixed sectors H<3>; and skirts F<6>which control the additional air supply through grooves in a sleeve L and holes M. The sleeve L can be raised and lowered by means of an internally-threaded ring 0 to vary the exposed length of its grooves.
Patent GB-190722530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Damping Paper Employed in Multiple Copying Machines.
Inventor: STABLEFORD WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-10-12
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 22,530. Stableford, W. Oct. 12. Copying -presses; damping copying- paper.-A multiple copying-machine is provided with means for damping the strip of paper on both sides. The paper a supplied from a roll b is damped on its underside by an endless band e of rubber wove cloth which passes around rollers f in a water bath g and a positively driven roller d. The ascending side of the band e is preferably not vertical, so that moisture is more readily retained upon its surface. Means such as a roller j regulates the water supply. An upper roller c revolves by contact with the paper, and is supplied with water by the connexion of its perforated spindle with a tank p, a controlling-valve o being provided. The shell of the roller e, upon which felt is stretched, is of foraminous material. The tank p is removably pivoted on the frame at s so that the roller c, which is supported on a frame carrying the tank, exerts a pressure upon the paper. After being damped, the paper passes between the printing-couple t, u and a pair of rollers 2, 3 to a cutting-apparatus, comprising a knife 9 movable by a handle 11 against a spring 12 beneath a fixed member 13. A bar 16, carried by pivoted arms 14, the upper ends of which engage pins on the knife frame 10, serves to catch the sheet of paper severed from the strip. The cutting and paper-collecting devices form no part of the invention. The roller c may be kept moistened externally, in which case a tank mounted above the roller has a chamber containing porous charcoal. The chamber is perforated, and is combined with a brush, the bristles of which project into contact with the roller. The roller c may also be damped by a band such as e. According to the Provisional Specification, the pressure of an upper damping- roller such as c is obtained by adjustable springs ; the supply of water to the'roller may be regulated by a pin valve ; for lifting purposes, the bearings of the roller may be supported by or combined with cams ; the paper strip may be lifted from the lower damping-roller by a roller provided with camraising mechanism.
Patent GB-190724262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Inventor: MORRIS JOHN ALFRED
Filed: 1907-11-02
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 24,262. Morris, J. A., and Bunch, W. H. Nov. 2. Lubricating-pumps.-The oil-container A, pump barrel E, and valve box B of a lubricating-pump are constructed in one piece in such a manner that the valves can be taken out without removing the cover or interfering with the actuating-mechanism, the-pump barrel being arranged obliquely so that the driving-shaft may be centrally disposed relatively to the container. The plunger is actuated by a cam H and strap f from a shaft G, mounted in bearings g formed in the raised sides a of the container and rotated by ratchet mechanism. A hand-wheel M is fixed at the other end of the shaft G for the purpose of flushing the pump, and may be provided with a ratchet N and spring stop O.
Patent GB-190724799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Cleaning and Polishing Parquet Floors, or the like.
Inventor: KENEDER PHILIPP
Filed: 1907-11-08
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 24,799. Keneder, P. Jan. 31, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Floors, cleaning.-An apparatus for cleaning or polishing parquet floors or the like consists of a brush i or other appliance attached to a carriage a reciprocated on slides b by means of a rod hand a crank-disk g, which is mounted on a shaft f rotated by a motor, preferably an electromotor c. The brushes or other tools are detachably secured to the reciprocating carriage a by pins and cotters k. The Specification in the original form, as published under the Act of 1901, comprises also the application of the apparatus to the staining of floors ; this subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190726048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Commutating Devices for Electrical Machines.
Inventor: WINDRATH ERNST
Filed: 1907-11-25
Granted: 1908-11-25
Abstract: 26,048. Windrath, E. Nov. 25. Armatures; commutators.-Continuous - current machines having several independent closed windings are provided with several separated commutators so arranged and interconnected that high voltages may be built up without danger of flashing-over. Figs. 1 and 2 are developed diagrams for a multipolar machine having several closed windings which are connected to commutators e, these being separated from one another by their own length and placed between two rows of contacts f, g. The spaces between the commutators e on the aggregate commutator may be filled by blind or insulating segments. The positive and negative brushes h, i serve to connect the contacts f, g to the commutators. By crossconnecting the contacts in series and joining the first and last to slip rings, current at high voltage may be collected while the maximum potential difference exists between diametrically opposite commutators e. Fig. 3 shows a form in which the machine has two sets of windings connected alternately to two commutators E, F, the former being of the series type shown in Fig. 2, and the latter of the usual parallel type, so that the machine may be used as a continuous-current transformer. Both commutators may be of the series type, and they may be connected in series with one another to give very high voltage. A simplified form of such a machine is shown in Fig. 6, in which the positive and negative contact strips of the two commutator sets and the brushes which bear on them are replaced by conductors 3, 7.
Patent GB-190728596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Road Vehicle Wheels
Inventor: HILL BARTON BERKELEY
Filed: 1907-12-30
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 28,596. Hill, B. B. Dec. 30. Spring wheels.-The spoke ring guided between flanges secured to the axle-box is supported upon continuous or segmental rings or disks of metal, hard india-rubber, fibre, leather, or wood, arranged in layers and pressed together by springs or screws so as to take up shocks. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a detachable flange i is secured to a flange a integral with the axle-box m by bolts h, which pass through wide apertures g in the spoke ring d. The hub chamber contains straight pieces l of wedge section, which form layers of polygonal rings. These are supported upon blocks n bedding upon bags o containing sand enclosed within metal plates p, q, r, formed with wedge surfaces so that the bags may be tightened by the action of screws t. The pressure between the rings l is maintained by a spring z, and is adjusted by screws u separated from the rings by balls y and metal rings v, w, with interposed rubber x. In one modification, the bags o are dispensed with, and the rings are formed of flat plates and are separated from the screws u by the spring. In a third form, flat plates are arranged in two series side by side, and are separated by coiled springs. In a fourth form, the ring-sections are of diamond shape with rounded edges, and pressure is maintained between them by spring-pressed bolts. To facilitate renewal, the rings may be carried upon an annular tray, perforated along with the rings, and formed with recesses holding cotton waste and lubricant. The bolts h may be fitted with bushes of cork enclosed between thin metal cylinders, or of rubber enclosed in cork cylinders. According to the Provisional Specification, layers of octahedra or other geometrical figures fitting together may be used; or the rings may be of round, octagonal, or other section. A bag of sand, shot, or steel balls, or a rubber ring, may be placed between the rings and the spoke ring.
Patent GB-190803507-A (GB)
Title: Improved Vacuum Drying and Impregnating Apparatus for Electric Cables.
Inventor: PASSBURG EMIL
Filed: 1908-02-15
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 3507. Passburg, E. Feb. 15. Drying-apparatus.-The cable is wound upon a perforated, preferably cylindrical, support which is inserted into the annular space g between a steam heater d and any outer steam jacket b. In the form of heater shown, the heating-cylinder d passes through the cover i of the casing and is housed in a bearing f on a pedestal. The dryer may be vertical, aud either or both of the steam heaters may be in the form of coils of tube. The air is exhausted from the casing to aid the drying. After the drying process, fluids for impregnating may be introduced, their action being facilitated by the previous drying.
Patent GB-190804064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Motor-cars.
Inventor: BRENCLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-02-22
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 4064. Brencley, W. Feb. 22. Motor road vehicles.-In arrangements for warming the hands and feet of the drivers of motorvehicles, hot gases from the exhaust pipe e of the engine may, at the will of the driver, be delivered to a foot-rest d and, through a flexible pipe f, to an aperture on a hollow hand-wheel c. Thence they may pass out to the atmosphere by an aperture at h, or may, as shown, be conducted down a second flexible tube i. The supply of hot gases is regulated by a valve by which the exhaust pipe is more or less closed and the heating pipe more or less opened, the valve being actuated by a Bowden wire k operated by a rack-lever l against the action of a spring. Steam from the radiator may be used in place of exhaust gases.
Patent GB-190807567-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Safety Cut-off Valve for Gas and Water Supply Services.
Inventor: SPARKS ERNEST
Filed: 1908-04-06
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 7567. Sparks, E. April 6. Gas cocks and valves, automatically closing on extinguishing.-An automatic safety cut-off valve for gas-supply services comprises a piston valve C, which is raised by hand to open the supply passage and is maintained in the open position by the gas' pressure until the gas supply is stopped, whereupon the valve closes by gravity. The valve remains closed and entirely prevents flow until it is again manually opened. The valve chamber may have a slot D to permit the gas to escape when the piston descends.
Patent GB-190812296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Resistances Adapted to Measure Currents by the Fall of Potential Method.
Filed: 1908-06-06
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 12,296. Evershed & Vignoles, and Vignoles, E. B. June. 6. Resistances.-A low resistance, particularly applicable as a shunt for an indicating, recording, or integrating ammeter, consists of one or more resistance strips S clamped between brass, copper, or other metal plates U, L provided with webs for radiating the heat generated in the strip. One plate may be soldered or clamped to each end of the strip S so that the plates form the terminals, mica or other insulation I which has a high thermal conductivity being placed between the strip S and the webbed portions of the plates U, L. Alternatively, the terminals may be insulated from the clamping- plates U, L. A gap is formed in the centre of the shunt to improve the ventilation when used horizontally, and portions p of the strip S may be cut and turned up for attachment to the potential leads. The webbed plates U, L are clamped together by screws passing through insulating-bushes in one plate U. Specification No. 7711, A.D. 1907, is referred to.