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Patent GB-190609763-A (GB)
Title: Improved Combined Electric Switch and Lamp-holder
Inventor: CONNELL FREDERICK ROBERT
Filed: 1906-04-26
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 9763. Connell, F. R. April 26. Incandescent lamps, holders for, with switches. Contact is made between two terminals vertically over one another by pushing in a rod from one side, the rod being held by a spring detent until released to put out the light. The casing of the switch is of usual construction, and contains a block F, which is hollowed out in the centre to contain the working parts. One supply wire c' is passed through the block, and connected to one spring contact C<1>. The other wire c<2> is connected to a bevelled contact strip C which is vertically over a stud c, this being in electrical connection with the fixed part of the other spring contact. The contacts C, c are bridged by electrically connected strips g', g<2> on an insulating plunger H, which is loose on the rod J but is kept pressed against a collar l on the rod by a spring M. A spring L acting on the other side of the collar returns the rod plunger to the ' off ' position. To lock the rod in the 'on' position with the springs M, L compressed, a nose N on a lever, pivoted at n within the hollow end of the rod, is pressed outwardly by a spring O through a slot. The nose .thus takes a bearing against the outside of a ring k<1>, in which the rod is journaled, and can be released to allow the rod to return, by pressing a thumb-piece p. Abutting contacts may be used instead of the wedging fingers g<1>, the spring L in each case serving to return the movable part of the switch.
Patent GB-190612596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Treatment of Cocoa-nut Fibres.
Inventor: GAEBELE FRITZ
Filed: 1906-05-30
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 12,596. GaebelÚ, F. May 30. Hair, artificial.-In a process for the production of a material having the appearance and elasticity of animal hair from coco-nut fibre, the fibre is treated in a concentrated bath of caustic soda or potash at a temperature of 25-30‹ C. for 6-10 days, drained by compressing-rollers or by straining or otherwise, and then thoroughly washed and decorticated between rollers having large grooves between which a jet of water plays in order to cleanse the fibres.
Patent GB-190617270-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Slaking, Sifting and Packing Lime, also applicable for Sifting and Packing other Materials.
Inventor: FAULHABER HERMANN
Filed: 1906-07-31
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 17,270. Faulhaber, H. July 31. Sifting lime &c.-In apparatus for sifting and packing lime, horizontal sieves e are arranged on a level with a platform a, on which the lime b is slaked. The sieves are rocked by handles g, and below them are funnels c to guide the lime into the sacks f in which it is to be packed. The apparatus can be used for sifting and packing- other materials.
Patent GB-190617591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Capstans and Towing Posts or Bollards.
Inventor: RICHARDS SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-08-04
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 17,591. Richards, S. Aug. 4. Capstans.-Relates to capstans driven from steamengines located on the top of the capstan, and consists in mounting them so as to permit ready access to the steam-pipes passing up within the hollow spindle of the capstan. The elevating base a is formed in one casting preferably as a towing- post or bollard. The underpart of this base is hollow and is fixed over an aperture cut in the deck. The upper surface is fashioned as the pan having a central collar and passage for the pipes. Access may also be had to the interior through apertures in the bollard.
Patent GB-190618628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Driving Attachments for Adding Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-08-20
Granted: 1907-08-20
Abstract: 18,628. Boult, A. J., [Burroughs Adding Machine Co.]. Aug. 20. Drawings to Specification. Typewriters and like machines.-Printing adding- machines of the type described in Specification No. 27,874, A.D. 1903, are provided with an electromotor for driving the main operating-shaft. The motor runs continuously and is coupled by means of a positive clutch for a single operation of the machine only, after which, the clutch engagement ceases. Arrangements are described for operating the clutch from the keyboard, interlocking it with the operating handle, restoring the operating-parts directly the machine begins to move, and preventing the closing of the clutch when the main motor switch is open.
Patent GB-190623332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Clutch or Trip-pawl Mechanism for the Transmission of Motion
Inventor: SYKES GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1906-10-20
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 23,332. Sykes, G. H. Oct. 20. Clutches; starting and stopping gear.-Relates to a trip-pawl mechanism, similar to that described in Specification No. 12,751, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Railway signals &c.], for electromagneticallyoperated signals or other apparatus which will drive in either position of the pawl, if not continuously tripped. The piece 24 and the driving- wheel 6 are mounted to rotate independently about a common axis. A pin 22, mounted in the piece 24, carries a lever 9, and a pawl B, adapted to engage pins 19, 19<a> on the wheel. The lever 9 is free to swing between stops 32 unless obstructed by the pin 12, which is movable axially. When the lever is thus held in either of its two positions, shown in full and dotted lines, the pawl B engages one of the pins 19, 19<a>, and the wheel drives the piece 24, but if the pin 12 is withdrawn, the pins 19, 19<a>, being placed sufficiently far apart to avoid simultaneous engagement, only rock the lever in passing. Additional pairs of pins as 19<b>, 19<c> may be employed and the piece 24 may be the driver, rotating in the opposite direction to the arrow. It is stated that the invention may be applied to parts moving in straight lines.
Patent GB-190624432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Lighting and Extinguishing Gas Burners.
Inventor: BAUDUIN JOSEPH GUILLAUME HUBER
Filed: 1906-11-01
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 24,432. Bauduin, J. G. H. March 3, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lighting and extinguishing gas.-Relates to apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 24,314, A.D. 1906. The cylindrical wall a extends to and is closed by the plate b ; communication between the lower chambers c, d is established by a pipe e and a flexible tube g ; the pipe e is adjustable together with, or independently of, the outlet pipe f and extends below the orifice of the pipe f ; the outer chamber d opens to the atmosphere by a small hole k, the clogging of which is prevented by a filter-plug l and by the outward taper of the hole. To light the lamp, the gas pressure is raised to normal pressure, say r mm., whereby the oil level in the chamber c is depressed and the outlet f unsealed. To extinguish the lamp, the pressure is raised to r+10 mm. for about two minutes, the oil level in the chamber c is further depressed, and the pipe e is unsealed, whereby gas passes to the outer chamber d and depresses the level of the oil therein ; next the pressure is suddenly reduced to r-5 mm., when most of the oil flows back from the upper chamber v to the inner chamber c and seals the pipes e,f, the gas confined in the outer chamber d having no time to escape. For lamps that have to be extinguished before the others, a pipe m is arranged adjustably around the base of the depending tube h. To extinguish such lamps, the pressure is reduced slowly instead of suddenly ; the slow reduction allows the gas confined in the chamber d to escape through k, so that the other lamps are not extinguished at this stage.
Patent GB-190625996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Submarine Recovering Operations.
Inventor: BECCHI ANGELO
Filed: 1906-11-16
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 25,996. Becchi, A., and Tarantini, G. B. Nov. 16, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Diving.-Apparatus for submarine recovering operations consists of a chamber of ovoidal form provided over its whole exterior with double walls, which may contain water ballast. Figs. 2 and 3 show vertical sections at right-angles of one form. It may be suspended from a ship and is manoeuvred by a propeller 29, hinged fins 30, and a -pump 6 and Kingston valve 5 for ballast. It is provided with the usual tools, communicating-apparatus, &c. The door 10 may be opened either from within or without. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 comprises also the use of cranes pivoted on the exterior of the apparatus and operated by arms passing into the chamber. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190627716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vacuum Brake Apparatus for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: GRESHAM HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1906-12-05
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 27,716. Gresham, H. E. Dec. 5. Brakes.-The automatic ball valves used in connexion with vacuum brakes for railway and like vehicles are dispensed with by the employment of a double or compound ejector, one set of the nozzles of which, preferably working continuously, is arranged to maintain the vacuum in the system, while the other set of nozzles is brought into action for the rapid exhaustion of all the brake cylinders when the brakes are to be released. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement for carrying out the invention ; Fig. 2 shows, to a larger scale, the driver's valve provided with a double or compound ejector, such as is described in Specification No. 20,304, A.D. 1903. The train-pipe a communicates by branches b with the lower ends of the brake cylinders. A supplementary pipe d communicates by branches e with the upper portions of the cylinders. The continuously-acting set of nozzles of the compound ejector s, Fig. 2, exhausts the pipe d and the upper parts of the cylinders by way of the port f, chamber g, valve h, chamber i, and valve j, and also exhausts the pipe a and the lower portions of the cylinders by way of the port f, chamber g, valve h, and chambers i, k, communication between the chambers i, k being normally open, and controlled by the driver's air valve, operated by the handle m in the usual manner. To apply the brakes, the handle m is turned to cut off communication between the chambers i, k and admit air to the train-pipe, as usual. To release the brakes quickly, the second set of nozzles of the ejector is brought into action along with the continuously-acting nozzles, and exhausts the system through the port n, valve o, and the other passages described above. To permit ready access to the non-return valve j, its casing is provided with a removable portion p. A small hand-operated spring valve q is fitted near the valve j for the purpose of releasing the brakes, when the ejector is not at work, by admitting air to the upper ends of the brake cylinders.
Patent GB-190707031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Extractors for the Detonating Cartridges in Breech-loading Guns.
Filed: 1907-03-23
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 7031. Aktiebolaget Bofors-Gullspang. March 27, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Ordnance breech mechanism.-Relates to primer extractors. Fig. 2 is a sectional plan, and Fig. 3 a rear elevation of the apparatus. The extractor lever 2 is pivoted to the slide 1 by a vertical pin 3 which passes through an elongated slot in the lever. A spring 4 is placed between the pin 3 and the lever, so as to tend to turn the lever inwards and to push it towards the right. When the breech is being opened, the slide 1 is moved radially in the guide 8 and the wedge-shaped prongs 12 of the lever engage beneath the flange of the primer 16 and extract the latter. The ejection is effected by a spring check-bolt 5 which engages a projection 14 on the extractor and rocks it. Means are provided for retaining the new primer in the vent as the breech-block is swung, inwards for closing, consisting of a projection 13 on the lever 2 which is caused to snap over the head of the newly inserted primer by the spring 4.
Patent GB-190707706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Linotype Machines.
Inventor: ROGERS JOHN RAPHAEL
Filed: 1907-04-02
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 7706. Rogers, J. R. April 2. Linotype machines.-Relates to linotype machines of the Mergenthaler type provided with several stationary magazines. (1) The escapement reeds G, Figs. 4 and 9, are carried by a sliding frame F for adjustment to co-operate with the escapement levers E of any one of the magazines; lateral movement of the reeds into and out of engagement with the escapement levers E and the actuating-levers M is effected by means of guides H movable in the frame F ; and connexion is made between the levers M and the reeds in the different positions by means of notches g in the reeds. A bridge-piece E carried by the frame F guides the matrices from the selected magazine to a channelled plate or raceway 1. Theverticaladjustment of the frame F is effected by means of racks f Fig. 9, on the frame F and pinions f<2> on a tubular shaft h<5> mounted in the main frame and operated by a sector gear on a handlever h<9>, Figs. 3<a> and 9. The lateral movement of the guides H is effected by means of rock-shafts h<1> provided with pinions engaging with a rack h<3> mounted in the frame F and actuated by a pinion h<4> on a shaft h<6> operated by a sector gear on a hand-lever h<11>. The ahaft h<6> is seated in the end of the shaft h<5> and carries the pinion h' on the transverse pin h<7> projecting through slots in the shaft h<5>, so that the movement of the shaft h<6> is limited. The frame F is locked in the different positions by means of a latch h<12> pivoted on the lever h<9> and engaging in notches in a fixed plate h<13>. The lever hll is connected with the latch h<12> by means of a pin h<14> and slot, and the levers h<9>, h<11> are arranged to be grasped by the hand and are urged apart by a spring h<15>, so that the first effect is to release the latch h<12> and retract the reeds G, the two levers subsequently moving together around their common pivot, until the levers are allowed to separate for re-engagement of the latch and reeds. (2) A distributor V, V<1>, &c., Fig. 7, is provided for each magazine, and a preliminary fount distributor T delivers by tubes U, U<1>, &c. to the boxes of the distributors V, V<1>, &c.
Patent GB-190707968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Artificial Teeth
Inventor: GALLOWAY ROBERT
Filed: 1907-04-05
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 7968. Galloway, R. April 5. Teeth, artificial. -Dentures are caused to adhere to the gums by one or more strips d of material such as rabber, having a number of tapering apertures and being retained in a groove or grooves c by friction, cement or dovetailed projections, or by having the ends undercut, cut at an angle, &c.
Patent GB-190712891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regulating Devices for Carburettors
Inventor: HOLMAN STEPHEN
Filed: 1907-06-04
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 12,891. Holman, S. June 4. Carburetting. - Relates to means for maintaining constant the pressure of air entering a carburettor, and for simultaneously regulating the admission of oil to the carburettor and of gas to the motor driving the moving parts of the carburettor. The air-inlet pipe a to the carburettor is provided with a branch h b surmounted by a floating bell d carrying a rod e. Increased pressure in the air-supply pipe a causes the bell d to rise taking with it a rod e connected by a pin and slot with a valve h leading to an outlet i. The bell d and a lever k connected to the valve h may be weighted. The oil supply to the carburettor, and the gas supply to the motor that drives the moving parts of the carburettor, are simultaneously controlled by means of valves actuated by two levers connected to the spindle n of the valve h.
Patent GB-190714407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Structures, or Racks, for Storing Clothing, and the like, in Schools and other places.
Filed: 1907-06-22
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 14,407. Taylor's Cloak Room Fittings and Engineering Co., and Taylor, J. June 22. Clothes - hanging apparatus; hat, coat, and umbrella stands.-Stands or racks for supporting clothing &c. in schools &c. are made with a framework of wire or metal tubing and comprise one or two rows of compartments separated by panels of wire netting. The transverse partitions may be carried by wire frames 3 bent as shown and supported by hollow tubes 1, 2, to which hooks 20 are attached preferably as described in Specification No. 7895, A.D. 1903. Bent parts 13 engage loops depending from the top frames 5 and bottom frames 17, the latter serving as boot supports. Rods may be passed through the depending loops to hold the top and bottom frames in place. When two rows of comoartments are used, longitudinal wire netting partitions are provided. Bent or coiled wire stick and umbrella holders 23, preferably of the kind described in Specification No. 14,408, A.D. 1907, and trays 24, are arranged as shown.
Patent GB-190721915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detonator Apparatus for Railway Signalling
Inventor: ARNDT RICHARD
Filed: 1907-10-04
Granted: 1908-10-05
Abstract: 21,915. Arndt, R. Oct. 4. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Detonator apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 21,914. AD. 1907, is provided with a catch to prevent the return motion of the lever controlling the advance of the drum except when operated by the normal means. The controlling-lever s moved by the detonator to control the motion of the drum carries a pivoted lever w, which engages a projection z on the pin 1 on the drum and swings freely to pass that projection as the lever is moved by the explosion. Return movement is prevented by the pin y engaging the pivoted piece w until the drum is moved so as to take the piece z clear of that member.
Patent GB-190722153-A (GB)
Title: A Book Cover for Preserving Books adaptable to any Thickness of Book
Inventor: FAIR GEORGE
Filed: 1907-10-08
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 22,153. Fair, G. Oct. 8. Drawings to Specification. Book protectors.-A loose protecting-cover for a book has a pocket at one side to receive one end of the front cover-board, the back cover-board of the book being passed through a loop in the protecting. cover ; the cover being of flexible material adapts itself to any thickness of book. The pocket and loop are formed of manilla paper, and the outer end of the flexible cover may be turned in under the loop. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 6724, A.D. 1895.]
Patent GB-190809051-A (GB)
Title: Improved Speed Controlling Mechanism for Motors.
Inventor: PEARSON JOHN
Filed: 1908-04-25
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 9051. Pearson, J. April 25. Transmitting-mechanism.-In speed regulators for water-wheels, steam-engines, explosion engines, dynamos, &c., in which differential gearing is used to transmit the movement of a centrifugal governor to the valve of the engine &c., an electric relay is interposed between the governor and a friction clutch which sets the differential gear in operation. The governor 34, which may be replaced by a tachometer, is driven from the engine shaft and moves a pivoted contact-lever 45, a dash-pot preventing oscillation. The end of the lever 45 lies between two pivoted contact-carrying levers 48, 49, which are normally held against a stop 52 by a spring 51 placed between them. The contacts t, v are connected to de-energizing coils p, on cores n, o, and when the governor moves the lever 45 against either of these contacts, the circuit to the continuous-current generator 33 is completed through one or other of these coils and releases one of two pivoted armatures E, F. A spring G raises the free armature, and the circuit through one of two coils 32 is closed, thereby, moving a friction plate 28 against one of two friction surfaces 23, 27 on bevel-wheels 22, 26. These bevel-wheels form parts of two epicyclic trains, the piuions of which are fixed on a shaft 11, the driving-wheels 18, 19 of the train being reversely rotated by spur-wheels 15, 16 driven from the engine shaft. When one or other of the bevel-wheels is held by the friction plate, a pinion on the shaft 11 moves a rack 13, which alters the position of the engine valve 6 through pinions 10, 7<a> and a segment 6<a>. The rack 13 is connected to an oil dash-pot 54, the looselyfitting piston 56 of which carries on its rod 57 two stops 58 placed under and above the levers 48, 49. When the rack moves, the dash-pot carrying with it the piston will, after a certain amount of movement, break the contact between the lever 45 and one or other of the levers 48, 49. The released armature E or F will then be drawn down again on its core and the circuit through the coil 32 broken. The friction plate will then be centred by the spring-actuated levers 30 and the movement of the rack will end. The spring 51 will return the displaced lever to its normal position and centre the dash-pot piston on the blank part of a doublyperforated fixed pipe 59, the perforations allowing the piston to move quickly when displaced to a great extent. The piston and lever 49 are balanced by a weight 53, and condensers are placed across the make-and-break terminals of the armatures. The dash-pot piston works on a fixed pipe 59 with longitudinal slots 62 with a transverse disk between them, so that oil only flows through the slots when the piston. leaves its central position.
Patent GB-190809869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, Motor Vehicle Frames.
Inventor: EVANS POWELL
Filed: 1908-05-06
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 9869. Evans, P. May 7,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Motor road vehicles. -Relates to motor-vehicle frames of the type described in Specification No. 4181, A.D. 1905, and comprises an improved arrangement and construction of such a frame. Fig. 1 is a plan of the chassis of a motor-vehicle embodying the invention. The motor is carried by an auxiliary U-shaped frame c supported at the front end by links c<5>, c<6>, and springs on the main frame A. The frame c is connected at its rear end by a ball-bearing swivel joint D with the casing c<2>, which is mounted on the rear axle and encloses the differential and transmission gears. The motor and the auxiliary frame c are thus free to move independently of, and can turn upon the main frame. The engine shaft is provided with a stuffing-box where it passes through the centre of the swivel joint D.
Patent GB-190816025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Billiard Cues.
Inventor: LEGG ARTHUR STUART
Filed: 1908-07-28
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 16,025. Legg, A. S., [McNair, A. G.]. July 28. Billiards.- Billiard cues are provided with a dovetailed recess a into which a correspondingly-shaped portion c of the tip d fits. The tip d is in one piece, the portion c being of harder material than the rest.