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Patent GB-190702759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Transmitting Power to Dynamo-electric Machines Carried by Vehicles.
Inventor: PAGE SYDNEY ELLIOTT
Filed: 1907-02-04
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 2759. Page, S. E., [United States Light and Heating Co.]. Feb. 4, Locomotive railway and tramway vehicles.-Comprises means for driving dynamo-electric machines carried on railway or tramway vehicles, to obviate lateral strain on the dynamo shafts. Figs. 1 and 3 show the invention applied to a dynamo suitably mounted on a railway car. The dynamo S is pivoted on a shaft Q, carried by bars I pivoted to girders G at one end and connected to them through interposed springs H at the other. The girders G are bolted to wheel guards D and carry vertically depending rods Y at the rear, forming abutments against which belt-tensioning springs X are compressed by nuts f. The compression of the springs is transmitted to the motor by hooked rods c which engage lugs on the motor and cause it to move rearwardly on its suspending pivots. Power is transmitted by belt gearing from the car axle to a pulley V, loosely mounted on an extension of a casing j bolted to the non-rotating portion of the motor. The motor shaft W runs in a bearing in the casing j, and carries a dog or clutch o having arms which engage recesses in the arms of the pulley V for transmitting the drive therefrom. Suitable cross-rods may be used to connect the opposite bars I, the vertical bars Y, and the depending lugs on the dynamo.
Patent GB-190705929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lubricators.
Inventor: SUMNER JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1907-03-12
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 5929. Sumner, J. H. March 12. Actuating pumps; delivery, regulating.-Relates to actuating-mechanism for lubricators of the type in which a pawl, driving a ratchet-wheel, is operated from an oscillating arm adjustably connected to a second arm rocked directly from the engine, and consists in constructional modifications for providing a fine adjustment. The pawl-carrying arm G, Fig. 1, is connected by an adjustable connecting-rod J to a second arm C oscillated by a rod D from the engine. The arm C is mounted on a pivot E carried by an adjustable bracket F. By varying the positions of the pivot E, and of the points of connexion of the rod J with the levers C, G, the delivery of the pump may be regulated. Two or more pawls may be employed in the well-known manner to obtain the effect of very fine teeth on the ratchet-wheel.
Patent GB-190706478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extinguishing Devices for Oil and Spirit Lamps.
Inventor: BARKER HORACE EDWARD
Filed: 1907-03-18
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 6478. Barker, H. E. March 18. Extinguishing oil lamps.-In an argand lamp in which, when the lamp is upset, the deflector 8 is caused by a weighted rod 9 to descend upon and extinguish the flame, the portion of the tube 14 immediately beneath the deflector 8 is unperforated, and the depth and the diameter of the flange 17 of the deflector are such that when the deflector is lowered the flange encompasses, but is quite clear of, the wick-tube and abuts against a flange 18 thereon, thereby enclosing the flame in the unperforated annular chamber of the deflector. If the lamp is lifted by gripping the spring- pressed split sleeve 19, the brake shoes 22 prevent the descent of the rod and the extinction of the flame.
Patent GB-190711335-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Trousers Stretcher & Clothes Presser.
Inventor: BAKER ALFRED WORSLEY
Filed: 1907-05-15
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 11,335. Baker, A. W. May 15. Presses; trouser stretchers. - A garment presser and trouser stretcher consists of two binged plates A, B, between which the garment is placed, and which are then drawn together by a screw locking-apparatus C. The screw D is looked by a ratchet H and pivoted pawl G, and is released, thereby allowing the garment to be withdrawn, when a coin is inserted in the slot F and falls upon the end G<1> of the pawl G. The end of the pawl rests on an extension K of a spring T, which is compressed when the two plates are screwed together, but which expands when the press is opened, the extension K then being removed from under the end G<1> of the pawl, whereby the coin is enabled to drop into the box beneath. The device is principally intended for use in hotel and boarding-house bedrooms.
Patent GB-190712219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dyeing with Sulphur Colouring Matters and Preparations for use therein.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1907-05-27
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 12,219. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. May 27. Dyeing with sulphur colouring-matters in a fermentation vat. Sulphuretted dyes, or leuco-, or hydro-compounds thereof, instead of being used with such a reducing-agent as an alkaline hyposulphite, are mixed with fermentable matter and then with or without other suitable compounds, they yield on treatment with water in the presence of an alkali, or alkaline substance, a direct dyeing vat. The mixture may be made dry or as a paste, the addition of the alkaline substance being optional in the former case, but advisable in the latter, to ensure keeping. The fermentation, which is carried out when the mixture is stirred, with addition of alkaline substance if necessary, into hot or cold water, reduces the dye to the leuco condition, giving a vat suitable for animal or vegetable fibre, particularly the latter. When starting with a jeuco- or hydro-compound, the fermentable substance helps to prevent its oxidation. The use of several dyes is referred to, for example kryogene black TBO, sulphur black T, immedial black NNG, thiophenol black T extra, kryogene direct blue G, and others. Of these, the first, for example, may be made into a paste, which can be pressed into cakes, with finely ground wheat-bran, potato flour, calcined soda, and sugar syrup ; or it may be mixed with water, bran, wheat or potato flour, calcined soda, and syrup or molasses to form a bath which is maintained weakly alkaline with sodium carbonate and may be strengthened for fresh dyeing operations by adding the various materials. Another bath contains kryogene direct blue G, wood, bran, caustic soda, and syrup.
Patent GB-190715266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Validating Devices for Sale Slips, Checks, or the like.
Filed: 1907-07-02
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 15,266. National Cash Register Co., [National Cash Register Co.]. July 2. Dating railway tickets and the like; platen presses; inking-apparatus.-Relates to means for controlling the issue of credit vouchers, 'cash on delivery' slips, 'goods on approval' slips, or like documents authorizing the removal of goods from a warehouse &c. without payment. The printing of the slips with the necessary authorization can only be effected with the consent of an operator at a central office, who can release the stamping- mechanism if, after enquiry has been made of him by telephone or otherwise, he decides to give permission for the voucher to issue. Fig. 2 shows the stamping-apparatus used by the salesman, and Fig. 3 shows the control apparatus at the central office. If permission is to be given to issue a voucher, the central operator inserts the plug 57 into the jack corresponding to the salesman in question and pulls forward one of the keys 50<a>, depending on the maximum amount of credit to be authorized. He thereby energizes one of the two electro-magnets 16 and releases one of the two stamping-levers 2, which drops slightly, so as to prevent re-engagement of the detent 11 with the lug 12 when the key 50<a> is released. At the same time an indicating shutter 43 is shifted behind the aperture 42. The salesman can then stamp a slip or ticket laid on the table 1<a>, and, in doing so, the knife 25 cuts off a portion of the slip, which is received in the tray 4. The impression is made through an inking-ribbon from stationary. typeplates 34 and movable dating type-wheels 35. The inking-ribbon is endless, and passes over a supply and feeding roller 30, which is turned one step by the feed pawl 28 each time the key-lever 2 is depressed. A reversible pawl 21 co-operates with ratchet-teeth 20 to prevent an incomplete stroke of the lever from being made in either direction. Pins 41 on the platen 40 pierce the slip or ticket and prevent its withdrawal until the lever has risen sufficiently for the full-stroke mechanism to come into action. A signal lamp 49 lights up at the central office when the impression is made. Locks 50<b> may be provided for the central operator's switches, so as to prevent their use by unauthorized persons.
Patent GB-190718555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Opening and Closing Gas or other Valves or Cocks
Inventor: DIX CHARLES
Filed: 1907-08-16
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 18,555. Dix, C. Aug. 16. Lighting and extinguishing gas.-In a clock-work device for actuating a gas cock at a predetermined time, the arrangements are such that the actuatior (1) absorbs only a small amount of energy, or (2) can be effected by hand. A time disk d and a ratchet-wheel care loosely mounted upon the arbor b of the clock-work mechanism, the usual frictior spring f and pawl h being provided. When the arbor revolves once in 24 hours, the hours are marked on the dial as shown, and one half of the dial may be painted white with black divisions and numerals. and the other half black with white divisions and numerals, or with other distinctive colours. Setting-arms k, m are provided with pins l, n for engagement with holes i in the time disk d, the parts being clamped upon the arbor by a nut o The lever q of the plug cock p is so weighted or spring-pressed as normally to hold the cock open, in which position a stud s on the cock bears against a stop t on the valve casing. A pivoted releasing- lever u is pulled towards the plug by a spring x, and has a catch w which engages with the stud s when the cock is closed. After the pins l, m have been set at the hours at which it is desired to actuate the cock, and the dial d has been set to the correct time as indicated by the pointer z, the clockwork rotates the disk until the pin l depresses the extension z of the lever u, disengaging the catch w from the stud s. The weighted or spring-pressed lever q thereupon turns the cock until the stud s abuts against the stop t, and the cock remains open until the pin n engages with the inner end of the lever q, turning it until the cock is closed and the stud s trips and re-engages the catch w. At any time, the cock may be opened by hand by depressing the lever u, or closed by raising the outer end of the lever q.
Patent GB-190724868-A (GB)
Title: Improvement relating to the Means for Securing Pneumatic Tyres to the Rims of Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: CAVE-BROWNE-CAVE CECIL BECKWIT
Filed: 1907-11-09
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 24,868. Cave, C. B. Cave - Browne-. Nov. 9. Tyres, pneumatic.-Security bolts, to be used in combination with one, or two, detachable side flanges k, Fig. 1, consist of nuts a and male screws b with conical heads countersunk so as to be flush with the bottom of the rim. To place the nut a in position, a screwed stem h, Fig. 2, is inserted into the nut temporarily and the tyre is inflated the stem h is then removed and the screw b is inserted. Fig. 3 shows a key for turning the stem h. Specifications No. 23,298, A.D. 1904, and Nos. 486 and 17,725, A.D. 1905, are referred to.
Patent GB-190727703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Tires.
Inventor: HARRIS WILLIAM DENNY
Filed: 1907-12-16
Granted: 1908-12-16
Abstract: 27,703. Harris, W. D. Dec. 16. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-In tyres having a wearing- surface consisting of strips B of cloth &c. lying in planes perpendicular to the tread, some or all of the strips are stitched or otherwise attached to circumferential layers C of fabric. Side strips a<2> are embedded in the walls of the tyre. In a modification, the strips of fabric rest on a band b, the threads of which run circumferentially and at right-angles to the tread, while the ordinary linings a<1> are cut on the bias. The tyre is treated with preservative compositions, such as tannic acid, or basic aluminium acetate.
Patent GB-190801179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Straw Presses.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1908-01-17
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 1179. Thompson, W. P., [Akt.-Ges. fiir Landwirtschaftliche Maschinen vorm. Geb. Buxbaum]. Jan. 17. Baling presses.-In straw presses in which the compressing piston moves in a curved path, special means are provided for operating the binder coupling and for actuating the piston, which is of special construction. The coupling connects the binder shaft w<1> with the spur-wheel z<4>, which is connected by spur gearing with a shaft w driven from the thrashing-machine. The binder comes into action when the edge k<2> of the pivoted lever s is moved out of engagement with the edge k<1> of a cam operating the coupling. The lever s is actuated by the engagement of a roller r<1> with a cam disk a<1> on a shaft w<3>, the cam being constructed and actuated in such a way that the lever s is returned into the position shown, to disconnect the coupling, while the shaft w<1> is making one revolution. The shaft w<3> carries a toothed wheel, with which the straw engages as it moves forwards in the press. This wheel causes a partial rotation of the disk a<1>, the latter part of the revolution being effected by the engagement of a roller h with an eccentrically-pivoted lever f linked to the needle shaft w<2> by a rod d and arm u. The shaft w<2> is rocked by a crank a on the shaft w<1> connected to it by a rod b and arm c. The toothed wheel is loosely mounted on the shaft w<2>, but is thrown into engagement by a clutch, sufficient play being allowed to admit of the partial rotation of the shaft by means of the lever f &c. When the clutch.is moved out of engagement with the toothed wheel, it engages a fixed bearing so as to prevent rotation of the shaft w<3>. Figs. 10 and 11 show the rocking piston, which is composed of a number of strips A strung on continuous. bolts B. and held-apart by distance-pieces or eyelets.. It may be rocked about its pivot M by means of a crank and connecting- rod or a cam disk &c. actuated by a continuously rotated shaft extending across the press.
Patent GB-190802087-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Gate Latch
Inventor: WARD EDWIN JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-01-30
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 2087. Ward, E. J., [Wally, A. E.]. Jan. 30. Catches, gravity.-A gate is fastened by a loop A pivoted to a bracket B and automatically engaging the upper inclined part of a plate C adjustably secured to the gate-post by screws and slots. The catch-plate may be perforated to receive the bow of a padlock.
Patent GB-190802689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filtering and Cooling Apparatus for Hygienic Milking.
Inventor: WEISS SIEGFRIED
Filed: 1908-02-06
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 2689. Weiss, S. Feb. 6. Milk pails; milk strainers.-Apparatus for filtering and cooling milk, and for rendering aeration unnecessary, is shown in vertical section in Fig. 1. An oval-shaped wooden pail 1 lined with a heatinsulating material, has an insulated cover d attached by screws, and contains ice, cold water, or a freezing-mixture, surrounding the metal vessel 4. It is provided with a handle for carrying. The vessel 4 has an hemispherical bottom 5 and stands upon a rim 6. It has a handle, and the neck is closed by a cover d<1>. A funnel E, Fig. 3, fits the neck when the cover is removed, and is provided with a strainer 11 and a filter of the Ulander type, consisting of a layer of wadding 10 held between the gauze plates 8, 9 which are clamped to the funnel by a sleeve r attached by a bayonet-joint. A curved metal distributing-plate 12 acts in conjunction with a bead 13 to cause the milk to trickle down the sides of the vessel 4. Two apertures 14 closed by plugs are provided for the introduction of the cooling-water.
Patent GB-190804018-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Egg Turner.
Inventor: LUSH MATTHEW JAMES
Filed: 1908-02-22
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 4018. Lush, M. J. Feb. 22. Boxes for eggs.-A frame A having a lid C is partitioned by zinc sheets E<1> fitting in transverse wooden strips E to form receptacles, in which single eggs F are placed. The eggs rest on a sliding wooden bottom G, moved by hand, the movement of which is limited by stops H.
Patent GB-190805563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corsets.
Inventor: KOPS DANIEL
Filed: 1908-03-12
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 5563. K.ops, D. March 12. Corsets; stocking-suspenders.-Corsets are provided with tapering cross-over straps c, c<1> and d, d', which are attached by lines of sewing 4 near to a bone pocket. One of the straps passes through a pocket in the other, and both pass through pockets 5 in the fabric body; the ends dip below the inner waist-belt e, which follows the natural waist line, and are provided with eyelets 6 adapted to engage studs 7 on the front steels, the lower ends of which are higher than usual, thus leaving the lower end of the fabric body flexible. Tapering straps h, i are connected by inclined lines of sewing h<1>, i<1> to the corset over the inner waist-belt e, and to straps k, k<1>, the ends of which are connected to other straps f, f<1> connected to the corset body, and both straps f, f and k, k<1> are connected to hosesupporting straps k<2>. The straps h, i overlie the straps c, d, &c., and serve in conjunction therewith to lengthen and lower the apparent waist-line, and to produce a flat front effect.
Patent GB-190812646-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Burglar Alarm
Inventor: DUDMAN JOHN WARD
Filed: 1908-06-12
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 12,646. Dudman, J. W. June 12. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Alarms, burglar and like.-The opening of a door or window withdraws a trigger and releases a spring-actuated disk, which rotates and fires a blank cartridge. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus with the front removed. The slotted lugs 11 fit on screws fixed on the door and door frame. When the door is opened the lug 11 and trigger 10 are withdrawn and release the disk 5, which rotates under the action of the spring 6 and fires the cartridge 9 in the barrel 8.
Patent GB-190814828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Photographic Cameras.
Filed: 1908-07-13
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 14,828. Kodak, Ltd., [Kroedel, R.]. July 13. Cameras.-In a roll-film camera which can also be used for plates, the removable back carries on its inner surface two yielding strips, which engage the edges of the film to flatten its edges against bearing-surfaces on the camera. and are also adapted to support a plate. A non-active inspection window is provided with a sliding shutter on the inside of the back as an additional precaution against the entrance of light when plates are used. The strips 13, 14, Figs. 1 and 3, are mounted by resilient arms 15 on the inside of the back plate, and press the edges of the film against the sides 8 of an inner frame 7. The back is preferably composed of double plates, with side flanges 11, and end flanges engaging over the chambers of the roll film. The strips 13, 14 are adapted to support a plate between stop-pins 19 and brackets 18 on the inner side of -the strips, the plates being slipped first under the strip 13 and then under the strip 14. When used for vertical pictures the plate is supported by the arms 15. The non- actinic inspection window 20, Fig. 5, let into the back, is closed by the shutter 21 sliding in a depression in the front plate 11. The shutter is moved by the finger-piece 23 and guided by the pin 25 on the plate 11. A spring finger 26, Fig. 1, on the arm 15, presses the front of the shutter as an additional precaution against light entering at the edges.
Patent GB-190819206-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Automatically Making Mineral Water and Lemonade in Measured Quantities.
Inventor: CARL MALMENDIER
Filed: 1908-09-12
Abstract: 19,206. Malmendier, C., and Stuhler, M. Sept. 18, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Vessels discharged by pistons.-In an apparatus for aerating and delivering measured quantities of water, which may be mixed with measured quanti. ties of syrup &c., a differential pump 5, 9, actuated by water pressure from the main 1, is used to force water into the mixing-chamber 15 against the gas pressure. The two-way cock 2 controlling the pump and the discharge cock 16 of the mixing-chamber are simultaneously operated through a rod 19. When the cocks are in the position shown in Fig. 1, water from the main 1 enters the larger pump cylinder 4, and forces the contents of the smaller cylinder 8 through a non-return valve 12 into the mixing-chamber 15. When the cock 16 is turned to discharge the contents of the mixing-chamber, the cock 2 is simultaneously turned to connect the larger pump cylinder with a discharge pipe 3, and water passes from the main 1 through a non- return valve 11 into the smaller cylinder 8, and forces the pistons downwards. The lift of the pistons and therefore the amount of water which is forced at each operation into the chamber 15 is adjusted by screws 21. In discharging the aerated liquid into open drinking-vessels, the cross-sections of the discharge pipes 3, 17 are arranged so that the return movement of the pistons is completed, before the discharge of the aerated water ceases. The valves 11, 12 are preferably compulsorily operated simultaneously with the valves 2, 16. When the water pressure in the main exceeds the gas pressure, the valves 11, 12 may be weighted. If the water for aeration is to be drawn from a tank, a separately operated pump is employed to force the water into the mixing-chamber. The apparatus may be combined with auxiliary pumps 29, Fig. 3, for supplying measured quantities of syrup &c. to the aerated liquid on discharge. The pumps are operated by a disk 24, which is attached by rods 22 to the piston 5 and raises the pistons by contact with disks 26. The.pistons are selectively pressed downwards to discharge the syrup simultaneously with the aerated water by a revoluble catch 25 which contacts with the smaller disks 27 on the piston-rods. The syrup discharge pipes 31 are connected with the aerated water discharge pipe 17. The upper disks 26 are adjustable to vary the amount of syrup, and the lower smaller disks 27 rest on fixed rings so that they are upwardly displaceable. When the pistons of the syrup pumps are stationary in the lowered postion, the disks 26, 27 and catches 24, 25 are arranged in opposite succession. In place of catches 24, 25, springs which act in one direction may be used.
Patent GB-190819933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ironing, Glossing, and like Machines
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 19,933. ZÚister Machinefabriek, and L³ngen, C. H. M. Sept. 22. Ironing-nzachines. -A machine for ironing and glossing collars, shirts, &c. comprises a roller 5 which co-operates with both a heated hed 7 and a heated glossing - roller 16. The articles are passed first along the bed and then between the rollers. The vertically slidable bed is maintained in contact with the roller 5 by a weighted lever but may be lowered by means of the pedal-lever 11 and the link 10. Both rollers are supported at one end only and the glossing-roller is mounted in a gear box 15 pivoted loosely on the driving-shaft 12, and is normally depressed by a weighted pedal-lever. The roller 16 which serves to round the collars and cuffs is provided with peripheral grooves for use in ironing their edges.