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Patent GB-190610927-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Imparting to Guncotton a Greater Intensity of Explosive Force.
Inventor: REISHOFF THEODOR
Filed: 1906-05-10
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 10,927. Reishoff, T. May 10. Explosives.-Consists in adding a solution of two or more nitrates to gun-cotton. The nitrates specified are those of potassium, ammonium, barium, sodium, and strontium.
Patent GB-190613510-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Semaphore Signals for Railways.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1906-06-12
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 13,510. Imray, O., [Saul, D. H.]. June 12. Signal lamps.-The semaphore signal described in Specification No. 15,343, A.D. 1898, is improved so that one distinguishing mark is made to serve by day and by night to distinguish the signals. The part k cut in the extension a of the lamp b is transparent and is visible through the opening i in the extension of the semaphore arm f between the spectacles and the signal post in both positions of the arm.
Patent GB-190615121-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wheel for Motor Cars, Cycles and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BURNS-LINDOW ISAAC WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-07-03
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 15,121. Lindow, I. W. Burns-. July 3. Spring wheels; felloes or rims; hubs; spokes.-The hub a has an extension c on one side provided with radial guides d, through which pass spokes e bearing upon a pneumatic tube f. Stops e<2> fixed to the spokes limit their outward motion. Each spoke is pivoted at its outer end e' to a metal shoe i which carries a rubber block i<1> and forms a segment of the rim. Pin-and-slot connexions j,j<1> connect the segments.
Patent GB-190615914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot and Cold Water Mixing Valves for Baths and the like.
Inventor: HOWSON RICHARD GEORGE
Filed: 1906-07-13
Granted: 1907-07-13
Abstract: 15,914. Howson, R. G. July 13. Lift valves; actuating valves; locking valves.-A mixing-valve for hot and cold water comprises two lift valves b,Fig. 6, operated by cams or eccentrics e arranged on a spindle d between the valves, and two supplementary valves i for regulating the proportions of hot and cold water supplied. The cams &c. e are constructed so that the valve supplying the cold water is opened first. The end of each valve spindle is squared to receive a key, and is surrounded by a circular flange e to prevent the illicit operation of these valves. To limit the extent to which the valves b may be opened in ordinary use, a projection on the operating-key is arranged to contact with a stop B, Fig. 7, on a plate A pivotally mounted on a plate g<1> through which the spindle d passes. When it is desired to open the valves further, for instance, to such an extent as will give a greater relative discharge of hot water, a special key having a double projection, as shown in Fig. 8, is used. The projection on the key operates on a spring-pressed plate C, which, through the pin-and slot connexion D, moves the plate A and thereby withdraws the stop B and allows the spindle d to be turned without obstruction to operate the valves b.
Patent GB-190619345-A (GB)
Inventor: HARGREAVES JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-08-30
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 19,345. Hargreaves, J. W. Aug. 30. Rollers.-Imitation leather or leather cloth is used as a substitute for leather for covering the top rollers of spinning and like machines.
Patent GB-190624013-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Coupling Together, Lengths of Flexible or Rigid Tubes for the Conveyance of Fluids or Gases Under Pressure
Inventor: BROWN JOSHUA
Filed: 1906-10-29
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 24,013. Brown, J. Oct. 29. Couplings, disconnectible ; sleeve joints.-A coupling-device for connecting tubes conveying fluids under pressure consists of male member a and female member c, which are screwed or ribbed for attachment to the tubes to be connected. The member a has trunnion pins b adapted to engage books d on the member c when the parts are inclined to one another, Fig. 3. When brought into line, Fig. 1, the end of the member a bears against rubber and leather packing-rings h, i, and is locked in position by rotating the sleeve e which has a gap e<1> to permit passage of the end of the member a. A screw f working in a groove g limits the motion of the sleeve, and a spring prevents accidental rotation when the sleeve is in the locking position. In a modification, the hooks are on the male member, and the trunnion pins on the female member.
Patent GB-190625301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cash Registers
Inventor: LUNDGREN CHARLES AUGUST
Filed: 1906-11-09
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 25,301. Lundgren, C. A. Nov. 11, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Typewriters and like machines.-Relates to improvements on cash-registers of the kind described in Specification No. 10,213, A.D. 1893. Each keylever is in two portions pivoted on the shaft 11, Fig. 2, the rear part having a pin 14 to engage a slot 13 in the tail of the outer part. The slight depression of the key to effect coupling is limited by a projection 26 on a latch 20 engaging a stud on the lever. The latches are all pivoted on a shaft 21 having a wide groove to engage pins 22 on the latches. The coupler is actuated by an extension 46, Fig. 1, thereon engaging a cam slot 45 in a disk on a shaft 43 rotated by gearing from an arc 40 attached to an arm of a depressible bar 31, the other arm of which has an extension 50, Fig. 1<a>, adapted when the bar 30 is completely depressed to engage a lug 51 on the coupler so as to prevent sagging. The keys are freed on operation of the machine by a cam-plate 27 rotating the shaft 21 ; a release key 29 is provided for use in case of a mistake in setting the keys. A full. stroke pawl 60 and rack 61 are provided to ensure complete operation of the bar 31 after the coupler has been fully raised. The autographic strip is adapted to have entries printed by wheels 73 set as usually, and a band-rest 80 oscillates about a pivot 82 and by means of a projection 83 engaging the cam disk 44 holds the machine against operation until it is depressed by the writer's hand, a bevelled spring pawl 84 holding the rest in either position. The hand-rest is re-set by a cam 86 on the key shaft displacing a nose 87 attached to the hand-rest. The paper is fed forward evenly on each return stroke of the-coupler by a ratchet and pawl 94, 95 and a roughened wheel 92 against which the paper roll 72 is held by the spring- pressed arms 90 carrying the roll spindle.
Patent GB-190629018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reinforced Wrappers and the like
Inventor: WILLMANN SIMON
Filed: 1906-12-19
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 29,018. Willmann, S. Dec. 19. Envelopes, more especially for sending by post photographs, commercial papers, samples, &c., comprise a sheet a of paper &c. with two plates b, b<1> of paste-board &c. secured as shown. The flaps d, e, f are gummed so as to form, when in use, a closed envelope.
Patent GB-190629555-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Controlling Pressure in Air-and like Fluid-Compressors.
Inventor: HOWARD JOHN ELIOT
Filed: 1906-12-28
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 29,555. Howard, J. E. Dec. 28. Safety-valves ; actuating valves.-A compressedair reservoir is provided with a safety-valve B the outlet C of which communicates with a piston E actuated by the compressed air for putting out of action the compressor which delivers into the reservoir. After the piston has been actuated, any further increase in pressure opens a spring-pressed valve P leading to the atmosphere.
Patent GB-190703508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Channelers.
Filed: 1907-02-12
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 3508. Lake, H. H., [Ingersoll - Rand Co.]. Feb. 12. Undercutting; rock drills.-In rock-channelling machines of the type described in Specification No. 23,983, A.D. 1905, the drill and the compressor with its motor are mounted on a truck which may be moved in either direction by means of the motor. The drill 6 is adjustably mounted on a swinging-back frame 8 hinged to the truck 1, which carries fixedly the compressor 10 and the motor 9. Flexible pipes 11, 12 connecting the compressor and the drill are of sufficient length to permit the drill to be moved from end to end of the truck without moving the compressor. The motor shaft 14 carries a wheel 17 which gears with two wheels 18, 19 loose on a shaft 20 carrying worms 21, 22 in gear with the truck axles 4, 3. The wheels 18, 19 form part of two friction clutches, the sliding members 23, 25 being feathered on the shaft 20 and arranged'to be interlocked with members 24, 26 by means of levers 27, 28 connected by a rod 29. The members 24, 26 are clamped between flanges on the wheels 19,18, respectively, and spring-pressed rings secured in casings 30.
Patent GB-190704738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Rock Drills and the like.
Filed: 1907-02-26
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 4738. Allgemeine Elektricitõts - Ges. Feb. 27, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Percussive hand-tools, -An electric percussive tool is operated by a direct current and variable resistance in such a manner as to prevent sparking and to admit of variation of the impact frequency of the tool. In one form, water or other liquid rheostats C, D are inserted in parallel in the supply main A, each rheostat being in series with one of the magnet coils of the tool. The electrodes d, f are connected to a bar g, oscillated on the pivot h by any suitable means, so that contact is broken when the resistance is high and the current small and sparking is prevented. The electrodes are conical to produce a quicker variation in current, and the rate of oscillation of the bar may be varied to suit the frequency required. Wire resistances may be used, similar results being obtained by varying their resistance.
Patent GB-190705455-A (GB)
Title: Improved Seam for Sewed Articles
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1907-03-07
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 5455. Willis, P. R. J., [Dowdall, J. T.]. March 7, Ornamental sewing and embroidery; seams.-An ornamental seam for sewing together two pieces of fabric is made by looping together, by means of a zigzagged thread 17, Fig. 1, two parallel lines of straight stitching, one of which is formed outside the edges of the fabrics. A similar zigzag thread on the underside of the work causes the seam to have the same appearance on both sides of the work. The lock-stitching shown in Fig. 1 may be replaced by chain stitching, in which case the loops on the underside are joined by a similar zigzagged thread. The seam may be used to join the abutting edges of two fabrics or simply as a selvedge on one piece ; or it may be applied to the fold or edge of a tuck.
Patent GB-190706142-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Injecting Device for Four Stroke Cycle Hydrocarbon-engines.
Inventor: BRONS JAN
Filed: 1907-03-14
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 6142. Brons, J. March 14. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-Fig. 1 shows a device, which is a modification of that described in Specification No. 14,165, A.D. 1904, for injecting fuel into the cylinders of engines in which the methods of working by. igniting at constant pressure and constant volume are combined. Air and fuel are admitted through ports h, a respectively, and enter the cylinder through perforations n in the cover m when the valve c is lowered from its seat by a mechanically-operated rod l.' A valve b controls the supply of fuel to a port a which discharges into an annular groove d surrounding the valve.
Patent GB-190706842-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Apparatus for use in Dissolving Powders and Crystals in Fluids
Inventor: BRUNO-AUSTIN FREDERICK JAMES D
Filed: 1907-03-21
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 6842. Austin, F. J. de Bruno-. March 21. Pottery. - Porous receptacles are made of diatomite or a less porous composition of diatomite and another material such as clay, or else a part only is made of diatomite and the rest of copper, pottery-ware, &c. Parts of the receptacle may be glazed to limit the extent of the porosity. Specifications No. 3760, A.D. 1883, [Abridgment Class Closets &c.], and No. 5816, A.D. 1885, [Abridgment Class Steam generators], are referred to.
Patent GB-190710224-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Vehicle and Boat especially suitable for Seaside Recreation.
Inventor: SMYTHIES HENRY WADDINGTON
Filed: 1907-05-02
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 10,224. Smythies, H. W. May 2. Convertible into motor road vehicles; transporting on land.-Relates to a combined sailing-boat and motor-vehicle. The vehicle b, which may be driven by any type of motor and steered by suitable means, is adapted to receive a sailing-boat a with a view to furnishing sail power for land propulsion, the power of the motor then being dispensed with or used in conjunction with the sail. Guides d and rollers e are provided, and either or both ends of the vehicle, hinged as at c, may be adapted to serve as inclined planes to facilitate the launching of the boat. When the boat has been launched, its carriage may be used independently as a motorvehicle, and is provided with folding seats for that purpose. Instead of or in addition to the motor, the carriage may be fitted with sails; the carriage is supplied with a hinged mast or masts and sails &c., which are stowed beneath or alongside the boat when it is in place. Such hinged masts also allow of the carriage passing under bridges or other obstructions. Brakes are fitted, and the wheels are preferably arranged relatively to the body so as to counteract as far as possible the tendency to become overturned by side gusts of wind.
Patent GB-190713183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Openers for Fan-lights and the like.
Inventor: GIBBONS FRANCIS JOSEPH JAMES
Filed: 1907-06-06
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 13,183. Gibbons, F. J. J. June 6. Stays.-A. curved or straight stay d, having holes d<1> and a stop pin d<2> is pivoted to the frame, and a bracket e having an eye, through which passes the stay, and carrying a pivoted weighted catch f is secured to the fan-light &c. The catch is disengaged from one or other of the holes d' by hand or by a pole or by a cord i secured to an eye f and the fan-light may be closed by means of a cord g.
Patent GB-190713605-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Attaching and Supporting Haversacks and the like on the Shoulders of Persons Carrying the same.
Inventor: ACHARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-06-12
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 13,605. Achard, J., and Tonnaire, J. V. July 6, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Equipments and accoutrements.-The supporting- straps a of knapsacks &c. are provided with one or more covered helical springs b, preferably of truncated cone shape, attached either permanently or detachably by a hook or other device, so that the supporting-straps only rest on the upper part c of the shoulders. A cushion may be arranged between the spring and the belt or under the belt, where the belt rests on the shoulder.
Patent GB-190718924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Current-collecting Devices for Electrically-propelled Locomotives and Vehicles.
Inventor: KANDO KALMAN VON
Filed: 1907-08-22
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 18,924. Kando, K. von. Aug. 22. Electric railways on the overhead-conductor system. Collectors.-Trolly supports are constructed in such a manner that the collecting-wheel or roller moves in a substantially vertical line relatively to the vehicle as the support adapts itself to the varying heights of the wire, the collecting wheel being however carried at some distance in front of or behind the bottom of the support, instead of being vertically above it as in pantograph supports. The arrangement is particularly adapted for systems with two trolly wires working with a three-phase alternating current, in which, at crossings, it is necessary to have insulated sections of considerable length and to have two collectors which will span the insulated sections without at the same time having a long roof on the vehicle. In one arrangement, shown diagrammatically in Fig. 3, the collector 13 is mounted on an arm 12 which is carried by links 6, 7, pivoted to the vehicle at 8, 9, all arranged so that the links 6, 7, if produced, would intersect on the trolly wire, and so that the lengths of the links 6, 7 are proportional to the distances of the trolly-wheel from the pivots of the arm 12. In order to allow the trolly-wheel to fall to a lower position than the arrangement shown in Fig. 3 permits, the pivot 8 instead of being fixed is allowed a slight longitudinal movement in a slot or on a crank 37, Fig. 5, moving between stops. The trolly is raised pneumatically by an air cylinder 17, Fig. 6, having two pistons 18, 19, with a spring 20 between them. On air being admitted under pressure behind the piston 18, the spring 20. is compressed and acts through the piston 19, rod 21, cross-bar 22; springs 29, side rods 23, and cranks 25 to shift the pivot 8 until the crank 37 passes a little beyond the vertical, and then to lift the collector up to the trolly wire. The springs 29 permit the two ends of a wide collector collecting from two wires to assume different heights. Buffer springs 32, Fig. 5, in the links 7 absorb shocks. When the collector is in its lowest position, the electric connexion is broken by the opening of a switch 41 normally held closed by a spring 43 but opened by the engagement of the crank 25 with an arm 44. A hood 40 protects the contacts.
Patent GB-190719189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Inner Tubes of Tyres.
Inventor: MORAN FRANCIS JAMES
Filed: 1907-08-26
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 19,189. Moran, F. J. Aug. 26. Drawings to Specification. Tyres, pneumatic.-The air-tube is formed in sections with closed ends which abut, overlap, or socket into one another. Each of the sections is provided with a separate inflating-valve. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications Nos. 2072 and 2451, A.D. 1892, No. 24,219, A.D. 1896, No. 8918, A.D. 1897, No. 4806, A.D. 1902, and Nos. 6503 and 19,960, A.D. 1903.]
Patent GB-190719600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Yale Rim Night Latches.
Inventor: MANN WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-09-02
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 19,600. Mann, W. J. Sept. 2. Locks, key &c.-In a Yale night latch, the bolt a is withdrawn by the key by means of a runner plate h which is of yoke form, the arms h<1> extending on either side of the lock follower e and being provided with projections h<2> with which the follower is adapted to engage. By giving the key a complete turn in a clockwise direction, the follower e can be used to shoot the runner plate h to lock the bolt against withdrawal. The lock follower is journaled in the plate f secured in the lock case, and the parts are duplicated to allow of the lock being fitted to right and left handed doors.
Patent GB-190720014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cooking Ranges, and like Fireplaces.
Inventor: COWELL JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1907-09-07
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 20,014. Cowell, J. T., and Cowell, F. L. Sept. 7. Dampers; soot doors.-The dampers behind the coving at the back of a kitchen range or like stove are hinged so as open the flue when moved downwards towards the fire, so that the up-current in the flues tends to close them and prevent the exudation of smoke &c. through the soot doors. The valve or damper f is hinged at f<1> in a frame g, and is operated by a curved tack-rod h, which passes through the coving plate a at the aide of the soot door i above it. The door i is secured by the ends of the rotary cross-bar j engaging with inclines l,on the door frame. A cement joint e is made at the U-shaped upper edge of the coving a.
Patent GB-190721850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Socket Spanners and Wrenches.
Inventor: OSSUL PEDRO
Filed: 1907-10-03
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 21,850. Ossul, P. Oct. 3. Spanners; screwdrivers. -A socket key or spanner consists of a main tube a both ends of which are polygonally shaped so as to receive straight or bent heads/, into which a tool q such as a screwdriver, wrench, spanner, box key, or the like may be inserted. The handle may contain several smaller main or handle tubes, and may be shut by a cap i which is secured by catches k. The handle is pierced by a series of holes l disposed at angles of 90 degrees to allow the introduction of a turning-rod. The tools q are detachably fitted in polygonal portions p for engagement with the head f, the stems r of the tools q entering incisions in the portions p.
Patent GB-190724445-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Coin in the Slot Shooting Cabinets.
Inventor: FISCHER OSKAR ROBERT
Filed: 1907-11-05
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 24,445. Fischer, O. R. Nov. 5. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). G a m e s of skill, apparatus for; pistols.-A pistol 3 is movably mounted in the curved glass top 2 of a casing 1, aim being taken at an aperture in the target 4. A token is delivered to the successful operator entitling him to a prize, and the coin may be returned in addition. Delivery mechanism; signals; returning coin.- If the bullet, which is preferably a coin. passes through the aperture it falls down the shoot 6 and bridges a gap between the contact 8 and the extremity of the bar 25 in the circuit of an electromagnet 10. The armature 14 rings the bell 12 by means of a hammer 11 and by means of a pawl 15 rotates a gear 16, which through a gear 18, link 19, and apertured slide 20 delivers a token from the column 21 into the basin 23. The link 19 then passes under and raises the extremity of the lever 25 which is pivoted at 24, allowing the coin to escape and break the circuit. The coin may also be returned to the operator by a shoot 30. Alternatively a hand-operated slide may deliver the token. Registers.-An arm 29 on the link 19 may operate a register 28.
Patent GB-190726183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Optical Angle-measuring Instruments.
Filed: 1907-11-26
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 26,183. Optische Anstalt C. P. Goerz Akt.-Ges. Dec. 19, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Measuring horizontal angles; theodolites. - An optical angle-measuring instrument has a scale showing subdivisions of the main scale placed in the field of view of its sighting-glass. The telescope a is mounted on a revoluble cap b provided with a pawl g, which engages teeth d formed on the support c. These teeth are of such size that a rotation through a single tooth is equivalent to a rotation of the instrument through the unit angle of the main scale e. This scale is viewed through a window f of the cap, which is of such a size that only one numeral is visible at a time. The subdivided scale l is placed in the field of view of the telescope, as shown in Fig. 1. To find the angle between two objects, the instrument is adjusted so that the image of one object is at zero on the scale l and zero is shown through the window f. The pawl g is disengaged and the instrument rotated until the image of the other object is formed on the scale l ; the pawl is then engaged and the reading of the scales noted.
Patent GB-190727273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Percussion Fuses.
Filed: 1907-12-10
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 27,273. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. March 23, [date arplied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Fuses for projectiles.-In percussion fuses in which the safety device consists of balls K which are disengaged by centrifugal force, the release is retarded by the provision of a member F adapted, when the projectile is discharged, to rotate or otherwise to move so as to present an escape race f<4> to the several balls in succession. The part F may normally be locked by a bolt G, which shears a pin H and releases the part F at the moment of discharge.