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Patent GB-190629128-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Tea Cosy and Stand.
Inventor: BENNETT HENRY
Filed: 1906-12-21
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 29,128. Bennett, H. Dec. 21. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Cosies, tea and like. - A cosy is made in two halves b, b<1> hinged to a base a, the halves being arranged to close automatically when the teapot or other vessel is inserted, and to open when it is withdrawn. The sides are closed by the weight of the teapot, which is placed on a platform g resting on projecting arms f, f<1> fixed to the sides. The hinges c, c<1> are placed in towards the middle of the stand, so that the sides open by their own weight when the pressure is removed from the platform g.
Patent GB-190703007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Strainers for Lubricating and other Fluids.
Filed: 1907-02-06
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 3007. Warwick Machinery Company [General Electric Co.]. Feb. 6. Lubricators.-A strainer for a lubricating system consists of a tubular screen 17 in a frame comprising heads 14, 15 connected by longitudinal bars 16. Normally, the liquid passes from the inlet 2 to the outlet 3 through the strainer, the inlet to a passage 5 being closed by a piston 10 connected by a column 11 to a tube 7. When the strainer becomes clogged, the plug 18 is screwed out and a spring 12 pusbes the piston 10, tube 7, and strainer along until the outlet from the strainer is closed by the tube 7 and the piston 10 has crossed the opening from the inlet 2. The liquid then passes from the inlet 2 to the outlet 3 through the passage 5, and the strainer can be removed. Fig. 5 shows a strainer 20 attached to a piston 10 so that the liquid may be strained on its way to the passage 5.
Patent GB-190713113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Drain, Sewer, and other Pipe Joints.
Inventor: POOLE EDWARD COOPER
Filed: 1907-06-06
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 13,113. Poole, E. C. June 6. Drain and sewer pipe joints.-In a joint suitable for drain, sewer or other earthenware or metal pipes, or for conduits for electric conductors, the upper portions of the socket a and spigot b are cut away as shown, the sides a<1> of the socket extending vertically. When the pipes are assembled, the flange b<1> on the spigot comes against the inside of the flange a<3> on the socket on which the spigot rests, thus preventing longitudinal displacement. Cement, pitch, lead, or other jointing-material may be introduced between the spigot b and socket walls a', surplus material being removed from the inside of the joint through the inspection opening b<3>, which is then closed by a cover-piece d. The piece d is covered with jointing-material laid even with the flanges a<2>, b<1>.
Patent GB-190714872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Point, Signal and the like Adjusting Mechanism for Railroads.
Inventor: DOYLE JOHN
Filed: 1907-06-27
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 14,872. Doyle, J. June 27. Points and switches.-Relates to adjusting-means for the pipe - rods or connecting - rods used for operating railway points, signals and the like. The yoke 8, Fig. 3, which is connected to the pipe-rod 17 as shown in Fig. 5, is provided with a head 10 adapted to slip loosely over the adjusting screw-rod 11 but is retained thereon by the fixed nut 12. Two lock-nuts 13, 14 are threaded on the rod and separated from the yoke, as shown, to allow the necessary play between the operating - rods and the point tongues or the like. The opposite end of the screw-rod has a threaded engagement with a second yoke 21, provided with connecting jaws 22, which is locked in its adjusted position by the nut 23. Fig. 4 shows a modified form of yoke, which may be used instead of the yoke 21. The adjustment for bringing the point tongues into close contact with their respective stock-rails is effected by loosening the nut 23 and turning the screw-rod so as to shorten or lengthen the connexion as required, and by shifting the lock-nuts 13, 14. The adjustment of the points and the like can in this way be made independently of the pipe - rods 17 which are connected up to the operating cabin.
Patent GB-190715435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calculating Machines
Inventor: CORDINGLEY WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1907-07-04
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 15,435. Cordingley, W. G. July 4. Calculating - apparatus. -A machine for adding and subtracting, shown for money values, consists of a number of dials for farthings, pence, &c. carried by a series of hollow spindles F, F<1> F<2>, &c. working on pillars M screwed to the base-plate and to projecting arms S of the face-plate. Each dial has holes for a stylus, and outer and inner rows of numerals, the former reading through recesses D in the circular apertures in its face - plate, and the latter at the zero bars S ; the numerals are in opposite order, the rim of the apertures being numbered in similar order to the outer rows of numerals. Transfer is effected by arms H, H<1>, &c. on the spindles carrying arcs gearing through pinions J, J', &c. with the next higher spindles so as to advance them one step in each revolution. Ratchet-wheels G engaging pawls on the casing prevent reverse movement, and pinions R engaging arcs Q enable all the dials to be zeroized by sliding the bar P. The dials for different values are distinguished by metal,; such as copper, aluminium, and brass, or by colours.
Patent GB-190720384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Plates or Films for Colour Photography.
Inventor: SANGER-SHEPHERD EDWARD
Filed: 1907-09-12
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 20,384. Shepherd, E. Sanger-. Sept. 12. Colour photography; screens.-Three-colour screens are obtained by first printing upon the film, by the fish-glue or other process, a series of lines, say red, occupying one-third of its area ; then re-sensitizing on the face, and printing through the back from a screen having equal lines and spaces, and arranged at an angle to the red lines, which serve also as a partial screen, so that, say, green lines occupying one-third of the plate area are obtained. The plate is again coated, and exposed through the glass, the lines already formed covering two-thirds of the plate, the remainder being coloured blue. The colours may be incorporated in the fish glue, or the prints may be subsequently stained, in which case a layer of celluloid &c. may be interposed.
Patent GB-190722716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pipe-wrenches.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1907-10-15
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 22,716. Lake, W. E., [Irland Pipe Wrench Co.]. Oct. 15. Wrenches.-The rod 13 of a pipe wrench has an open way 20 engaging with the pin 14 on the swinging jaw 10, so that the jaw 10 may be readily removed. A pivoted bell-crank lever 23 is provided, one end of which is bifurcated and engages with cut away portions 25 of the rod 13.
Patent GB-190723199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Arc Lamps.
Inventor: TIMAR DAGOBERT
Filed: 1907-10-21
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 23,199. Timar, D., and Dreger, K. von. Sept. 4, [date applied jor under Patents Act, 1901]. Arc lamps. - A solenoid which moves the upper carbon-holder to strike the arc is connected to the lower carbon so as to press this into contact with a fixed stop. This stop 12 is a thin sheet-steel ring of small external diameter, and serves to cool the lower carbon. The solenoid 18 is carried by a bar 5, which is guided by rods 3 and supported by a yoke 6 and a cord 8 passing over a pulley 7 to the lower carbonholder 10. The solenoid has an adjustably fixed core 19, and a movable core 16 forming the upper carbonholder. A rod 17 attached to this holder passes through the fixed core and is pivoted to a lever 21, carrying a counterweight.
Patent GB-190725233-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Practising Golf.
Inventor: COOTE ERNEST THOMAS
Filed: 1907-11-14
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 25,233. Coote, E. T. Nov. 14. Captive balls. - A device for practising golf consists of a screw-threaded rod carrying a nut 4 to which the ball is attached, and a pair of nuts 7, 8 to mark the position of the nut 4 prior to a stroke. The character of the stroke is gauged by the distance the nut 4 travels up the rod.
Patent GB-190728089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines or Lasting Boots and Shoes.
Filed: 1907-12-20
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 28,089. Gimson & Co., and Keats, S. Dec. 20. Lasting; soles. - Relates particularly to the lasting-machine described in Specification No. 29,387, A.D. 1906, and consists in improved means for wiping-over the heel portion of the upper, and in a modification of the wiper blades for lasting the toe and sides of the upper. The heel-lasting devices consist of a pair of hinged plates 6, adapted to be operated manually by means of handles 8, or automatically. Their hinge pin 10 is mounted in an overhanging block 11, which is extended and slotted to form ears 12 embracing an extension 13 of a lever 5 pivoted to the last-pin support. A pin 14 passes through the ears 12 and the extension 13, and projects for some distance on each side of the block. The rear end of the ears 12 is extended to form a stop 15, with which a spring-pressed plate 16 is adapted to engage. The plate is adjustably secured to a second plate 17 hinged to the lever 5. When the block and wiper plates are forced downwards towards the last, at a certain point the projection 15 arrives opposite the plate 16, which then prevents any upward movement of the block and wipers from their position over the last. The wiper blades 21 for the sides and toe of the upper are pivoted on a pin 22 carried by a dovetailed slide 23, which is adjustable in a guideway in the machine frame. This pivot pin passes through the eye of a bolt 29 slidably mounted in a sleeve 27, which is held by screws 28 between lugs 26 secured to the slide 23. One of the blades 21 is secured directly to the pin 22, but the other is rigidly connected to a cam-plate 32 carried by the pin 22, the arrangement being such that the blades may be partly rotated independently of each other. When the blades are being closed, the cam 32 bearing on the sleeve 27 moves the slide forwards, so that the blades move from the toe towards the heel of the boot at the same time as they wipe over the upper at the sides. The various parts of the lasting-devices proper may be adjusted independently in guides in the machine head. The mould 36 is carried by a slide 38 so that it may be adjusted transversely of the machine. The slide 38 is mounted on a cup-shaped pivot 39, to permit of a radial adjustment of the mould. The means for drawing the last down into the mould consists of a treadle 40 carrying an adjustable slide 41. to which is connected a chain 42. This chain passes over a pulley 43 carried by a spring-pressed rod 44 connected to the last, and is fastened to a hook on the machine frame. A detent 48 holds the treadle in its depressed position.
Patent GB-190800469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Appliances for Ships.
Inventor: SISSECK HEINRICH
Filed: 1908-01-08
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 469. Sisseck, H. Jan. 8. Buoys. - Communication is established between submarine vessels or sunken ships and a rescue boat at the surface by means of a buoy a adapted to be released from the casing g and carrying a telephone c. The receptacle g is provided with a perforated funnel k, which allows the water to enter slowly and float off the buoy, and a cone l, around which the cables readily coil themselves, is also fitted. The buoy may be provided with an incandescent signal lamp. In the case of ordinary ships, the water-tight lid of the casing g may be replaced by a floating lid. A buoy similarly housed and provided with a flexible tube may be used to supply the crew with air.
Patent GB-190800723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plate Holders
Inventor: HALL GEORGE BROUN
Filed: 1908-01-11
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 723. Hall, G. B. Jan. 11. Dark-slides. - A dark - slide, which takes plates of any size, comprises a pair of bars adapted to be moved simultaneously by equal movements to grip the sides of the plate, and a pair of clips a 18 oil moving simultaneously t o grip the ends of the plate and hold it centrally. The bars 4, 4a, Fig. 1, are moved towards and away from the centre by racks and pinions 5, 5<a>, 6. End clips 13 mounted on shoes 14 are moved along a rod 7 by means of racks 11 and a pinion 12. The shoe 14 carry spring clips 15 which raise the ends of the plate and bold it against rounded heads 13a of the clips 13. On either.side of the rail 7 are strips 8. to which broad backing-slats 9 are fixed. These pass through the bars 4, 4a and are fixed to the frame. The plates rests on these before it is taken within grooves in the bars 4, 4<a>, after which the clips 13 are moved to engage the ends of the plate, the springs 15 raising it to the focal plane. The bars 4, 4<a> are locked in position by a pivoted lever, one end of which engages a rack 16, and the other end is moved by a sliding plate 20. This plate is itself, locked by a small spring pin 20b. The dark-slide has a flexible shutter 25, which passes round the end into the back groove 26 on exposure. -
Patent GB-190804058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Inking Mechanism for use in Printing.
Filed: 1908-02-22
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 4058. Best, J. H., and National Cash Register Co. Feb. 22. Inking-apparatus; typewriters and like machines. -An inking-device particularly applicable for use in cash registers &c. comprises a tubular or other shaped reservoir 20 having a pivoted cover 22, and at its lower end an elongated slot 21 commuycating with a shallow trough or tray 25, which contains a pad consisting of a piece of wire-gauze 26, a layer of felt 27<a>, and several layers of linen 28. The device is pivoted by means of lugs 24.
Patent GB-190804214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reservoir Penholders.
Inventor: HUGHES GIBBARD RICHARD
Filed: 1908-02-25
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 4214. Hughes, G. R. Feb. 25. Pens,reservoir. Leakagefrom a reservoir pen when not in use is prevented by arranging, preferably at the nib end, a valve J of any type, to which is attached a lever E which projects through a sheath (not shown), so that when the ordinary cap is pushed on, the lever is turned to close the valve. A spring acting either on an extension F of the lever or on the lever itself opens the valve when the cap is removed. The valve, if at the top end of the holder, is adapted to be opened when the cap is put on.
Patent GB-190805047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Optical Illusion Apparatus for Theatrical Performances and Advertising
Inventor: HANLON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-03-05
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 5047. Hanlon, G. W. March 5. Advertising.-A device depending on persistence of vision for creating an optical illusion such as a performer within a soap bubble, consists of a rotating platform 2 carrying vertical rings 9 with plates of various colours. The platform rotates on a hub 2<a> of a pedestal 1, which may be concealed beneath the stage, and may be revolved by any suitable means. As shown in Fig. 1, the platform is provided with a wheel 7 which gears with a pinion 8 driven by a belt or otherwise. In a modification shown in Fig. 3, a stationary platform 4<a> is supported on a collar 5, which is fixed to a sleeve 6 carried by the shaft 3. For advertising, a package of soap may be displayed within the bubble or whirl.
Patent GB-190806441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hammock Chairs and like Seats
Inventor: GOTTS ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-03-23
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 6441. Gotts, A. March 23. Chairs; seats.-The fabric h of a hammock chair or like outdoor seat is attached to a spring roller E mounted in a weather-proof housing A carried by brackets e fixed to the side rails g, and is held withdrawn by the engagement of a rail d, nailed to its lower end, with the ends of the seat rails, or according to the Provisional Specification, by buttons at the bottom of the chair. Studs a secured to the cross-rail B can engage eyelet-holes in the fabric, and take the weight of the person seated. A rod b is sewn into the fabric to prevent it from being withdrawn too far through the slot in the housing.
Patent GB-190814112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Hot Water Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: WALTON HUGH
Filed: 1908-07-03
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 14,112. Walton, H. July 3. Heating buildings &c. -In an apparatus for accelerating the flow of hot water through a system, steam, either generated in a closed circuit c, b, or drawn from a separate source, traverses a pipe e and lowers the water level in two " displacing- " vessels " g, arranged at different levels. Water is forced out of the higher vessel g into the main return pipe l. The out-flow continues until the lower end of the U-tube r is uncovered, thus admitting steam to the condenser tube s, which passes through the expansion tank k. The pressure of steam causes the water in the tube t to close the valve u by action on the diaphragm v, and the vacuum caused by the condensation draws fresh water from the tank k. Meanwhile the steam pressure has emptied the lower vessel h into the circulating - pipe l through the non- return valve o. On the fall of the valve u, the vessel h is refilled from the higher vessel g and the operations are repeated. Relief pipes p, q and air valves 5 are provided. The radiators &c. are connected to the pipes m. A three - way valve 6 may cause the water all to pass through the boiler, part through the boiler and part into the circulating-pipe. or all through the circulating-system. In a modification, the valve u is dispensed with, the upper vessel g deriving its steam from a U-tube in the chamber h, which is the first in this case to be discharged. The rise of water in the vessel h effects the same purpose as the valve u.
Patent GB-190815134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Regulating Cocks or Valves.
Filed: 1908-07-16
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 1 5 , 1 3 4. Hoddle, C., and Thorn & Hoddle Acetylene Co. July 16. Extinguishing gas.-A by-pass valve particularly for use with acetylene gas consists of a casing a having an inlet c and outlet d, communication between which can be cut off by a valve e operated by a sliding movement of the, knob f The valve e has openings j, k, which form a by-pass when the valve is closed, the opening k being regulated by a valve l.
Patent GB-190815853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Relay-systems and Relays therefor.
Inventor: RAYMOND-BARKER EDWARD
Filed: 1908-07-25
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 15,853. Barker, E. Raymond-, and Orling, A. July 25. Telegraphs, relays.-An arm in the relay or repeater circuit, which is oscillated through a moving-coil or electro-capillary apparatus by the main current, moves over a fixed conductor so that in the position of re?t it is at a point of zero potential on the relay circuit, and takes other positions on the conductor of potentials proportional to the received current. The fixed conductor may consist of a narrow channel of water between two electrodes in which the end of the oscillating arm dips, or of a conducting flame between two battery terminals, or of a solid rod. With the rigid conductor a trembler is used to vibrate the oscillating arm. Two or more fixed conductors may be used with the same number of moving arms. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the coil a in the line a<1>, a<2> oscillates the arms c<1>, c<2> which are connected to the relay terminals f<1>, f<2>. The arms are at rest at positions of zero potential in the narrow water passage d between the receptacles d<1>, d<2> as shown in Fig. 3. Corresponding receptacles d<1>, d<2> are connected to the poles of the battery e. The change of potential in the arms c<1>, c<2> in passing along the passage d is proportional to the angular movement, but the sides of the passage may be concave or convex to obtain different changes of potential for equal movements. When one moving arm is used, the relay may be connected between the arm and the point of zero potential on the conductor. Fig. 8 shows the arrangement when the fixed conductor is the flame from a wick burning petroleum impregnated with metallic salts. When the fixed conductor is a solid rod it may have two branches and there may be two oscillating arms moving over them.
Patent GB-190821613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Expanding Waist-belts.
Inventor: SPITTLE WALTER CLEMENT
Filed: 1908-10-13
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 21,613. Spittle, W. C. Oct. 13. Belts. - Relates to the type of belt that is made up of a number of elements having yielding metallic spring connexions, and comprises an assemblage of metal links and a two-part metal clasp, or a leather belt with a metal clasp. The belt is rendered selfadjusting by means of spring connexions applied to toe clasp or other parts of the belt, so that these parts slide leaf-like over one another. The belt, Fig. 1, comprises a series of links a having folded tongues a' formed into loops a<2> at their inner ends, the tongues being adapted to be passed through slots a<3> in the adjacent link and coincident slots in the tongue of that link. The tongue of each end link passes through a slot b<3> in the clasp-plate b<1>, the loop a<2> of the link sliding within the slot. The end links are connected to the adjacent links by loops c. The parts of the clasp are attached to the end links by means of a spring d threaded through the loop a' and fixed at b<3> to the claspplate. Links are similarly attached to a back-plate. The above construction is stated in the Provisional Specification to be applicable to the metallic waist-belts described in Specification No. 22,531, A.D. 1902. As shown in Fig. 4, the links are all connected together by springs, each link overlapping another. Wuen applied to leather belts, the leather band a, Fig. 5, is connected by means of a runner f and loop f to a plate g on the inside of clasp-plate b and having a headed stud g<1> sliding in a slot in the clasp-plate b. The plate g has a loop g<2> connecting it to the clasp-plate through a spring d. The plate g may be arranged to slide on the outside of the clasp-plate ; or it may have a slot sliding over a stud on the inside of the clasp-plate. In a modification, Fig. 9, the loop f<1> of the runner f is connected directly to the clasp-plate through a stud f<2> There may be two springs connected to the runner fitting by means of a small ring ; and the arrangement of the springs may be reversed, the springs in this case being fixed to the link plate and passing through a loop on the clasp-plate.
Patent GB-190822899-A (GB)
Title: Wheels for Vehicles used upon Highways.
Inventor: BOULTON JAMES WATT
Filed: 1908-10-28
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 22,899. Boulton, J. W. Oct. 28. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic. - Relates to the type of block tyre described in Specification No. 17,708. A.D. 1887, [Abridment Class Locomotives &c.]. According to the present invention the blocks C, Fig. 2, are made of indiarubber and in shape are conical with cylindrical bases D in order that they may rotate on or with the bolts and so wear evenly. Each block may be cast around the head of the bolt E, Fig. 2, or the bolt may be passed through the recessed block, Fig. 3. The rim is cast with outstanding walls B, Fig. 1, forming cylindrical pockets P, and the sides are cut away between the pockets for lightness.