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Patent GB-190706321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising Submerged Ships and other Bodies.
Inventor: REINIER BENJAMIN
Filed: 1907-03-15
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 6 3 2 1. Reinier, B. April 2, 1906, [dats applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Sunken ships and objects, raising.-A cylinder for raising sunken ships &c. is sunk by opening an air cock A. Water then enters through a siphon tube T S which is bent so as to form a water seal in any position of the cylinder; or water may be allowed to enter through a cock V. When the cylinder is full, the cock A is closed. In order to refloat the cylinder, air is forced in through a siphon tube B G R, water escaping through the tube T S. Water in either end of the cylinder runs into the man-hole chamber, shown in Fig. 2, through tubes N, and thence to the outside through the exit E. Cocks C are provided for screwing on connecting-pipes for the combined, working of several cylinders.
Patent GB-190707666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Navigational Sounding Machines.
Inventor: WHYTE WILLIAM DAVID
Filed: 1907-04-02
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 7666. Whyte, W. D. April 2 Sounding-apparatus. - The sounding. device is delivered through a hollow boom a which is so pivoted to the ship's side that its lower end may be readily lowered below the surface of the water. The line a<2>, on leaving the winch A, passes beneath a pulley i on a lever l which, when the line slackens upon the sounding-device touching the bottom, is turned by a spring p and presses a button or completes an electric circuit to sound an alarm.
Patent GB-190715596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pianos.
Inventor: EVENSEN THOMAS GERHARD
Filed: 1907-07-06
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 15,596. Evensen, T. G. July 9, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Pianofortes.-The iron frame is formed with ribs 4, 5, 6 for strengthening the bow 3 for the treble strings, and with ribs 9, 10, 11 for the middle register bow 7, and that part of the frame beyond the brass strings is strengthened by ribs 13, 14, 15 in such a way as to give the frame a symmetrical form. The lines of the frame are rounded off as shown, and lugs 12, 19 are provided for connexion with the sides of the case, and lugs 20, 21 for connexion with the key bottom. The wrest plank is supported by an horizontal or slightly inclined shelf 1 projecting rearwardly across the whole width of the iron frame. The soundboard is fixed by its vertical edges only, leaving the upper and lower edges free, and the upper edge is situated a little way below the shelf 1 and preferably inclines downwards towards the bass end, leaving a free space between the shelf 1 and the soundboard.
Patent GB-190716912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Magneto-electric Ignition Apparatus for Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1907-07-24
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 16,912. Electric Ignition Co., and Hall, F. H. July 24. Gas and like engines, igniting in. In an electric ignition apparatus for internal-combustion engines in which both magneto and battery devices are adapted to be used, a spring arm c is held by an insulating-nut g<1> and normally connects the hightension terminal n of the armature and the terminal bl of the distributor. A terminal k is connected with the high-tension battery circuit, and is so situated that in one position a lever engages a recess k<1> in it. The lever is connected through. an insulated pin g with a U-shaped bar h which, when the lever is in contact with the terminal k, lifts the spring c off the terminal e, and connects it with the high-tension battery circuit. A spark-gap n<2> is provided between the high-tension armature terminal and earth to allow of the dispersion of the current when the magneto is running, but unconnected with the distributing-switch.
Patent GB-190720729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tyres and the Means of Fixing same.
Inventor: TURNBULL ALEXANDER
Filed: 1907-09-18
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 20,729. Turnbull, A. Sept. 18. Wheels with two tyres side by side; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Relates to emergency or other auxiliary tyres and to the meam of fixing them to wheels. The emergency tyre A of angular formation is provided on its tread with indentations and protuberances. A series of clips D, preferably eight in number, engage the rim flange E. The fastening-device consists of an eccentric disk G rotated by a key inserted in the squared recess F<2>, which forces the clip D on to the rim flange and is retained in position by a lock nut H. Means are provided to constrain the clamp to move in a radial direction during rotation. The rim E<1> carrying an emergency tyre may be fastened to the side of the permanent rim by similar means.
Patent GB-190728567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Devices for Beating Up the Weft in Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: DELAHOUSSE LOUIS
Filed: 1907-12-28
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 28,567. Delahousse, L. Jan. 5, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Loom beat-up motions; reeds.-The lay is fixed, and the blades of the reed beat up the weft without leaving the warp at any part of their motion. The weft is brought from the shed against the curved parts of blades A, Fig. 3, by means of slotted arms 21 actuated by rods 23 attached to plates 1, which are reciprocated from the crankshaft in guides 8, 9 at each side of the loom. The blades A are carried by a bar A", which has pins 5, 6, fitting in slots 4, 4<1>, Fig. 5, in the reciprocating plate 1, and in slots 13, 13<1>, Fig. 6, in a plate 10 fixed to the guides 8, 9. As the plate 1 reciprocates to the left, the pin 5 comes in contact with the end of the slot 4, and the pin 6 is raised by a lever 26 fixed to the plate 1 into the slots 4<1>, 13<1>. The blades A are thereby turned into a vertical position and beat up the weft. The lower and upper parts of the arms 21 have a spring connexion, so that the arms 21 may move into the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3. In a modification, two sets of blades F, G, Figs. 2 and 8, fixed to bars I, K and vertically movable in a box 15, are used. The movable plate 1 is slotted to receive the box 15, which it reciprocates to beat up the weft. Pins 16, 17 are fixed to the bars I, K and pass through slots 20 in the fixed plate 10, so that as the box 15 is reciprocated, the blades are moved up and down alternately, to allow the weft to pass behind them.
Patent GB-190804226-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Front Carrier for Cycles.
Inventor: ARROW FRANCIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-02-25
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 4226. Arrow, F. W. Feb. 25. Luggage-carriers.-A front carrier consists of a basket part e, f, g supported by struts a on the front axle or the forks, members e<1> secured to the handle-bar stem, and a part c which embraces loosely the head tube and is provided with a retaining-bar d. The membera e<1> are attached to the handle-bar stem by the usual bolt, or by a clip, or a hinge. The struts a may be secured to the forks by clips or brackets.
Patent GB-190807590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Building of Walls and other like Structures of Bricks, Tiles or Slabs.
Filed: 1908-04-06
Granted: 1909-04-06
Abstract: 7590. Roch, C. M. J., and Mouchel & Partners, L. G. April 6. Bricks for walls tanks, chimneys, piers, &c. are formed with vertical slots e in the ends to enable the structure to be reinforced with vertical bars &c. b and yet be built with the usual bonding. The undersides may also be grooved at f to accommodate horizontal reinforcements c.
Patent GB-190809412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Cooling Apparatus, Condensers, and the like.
Inventor: HARRIS THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1908-04-30
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 9412. Harris, T. H. Nov. 30. Condensers.-In water-coolers, air condensers, and like surface apparatus of the multiple-unit type, in which the units are mounted in parallel on common feed and drain pipes, the units are constructed so that they can be clamped together in a fluid-tight manner by the aid of a single nut on each pipe without requiring the perforations in the pipes to register with the inlet and outlet ports of the units. In the enlarged portions of the units which surround the common feed or drain pipe 1 are located bushes 3 provided with inwardly-projecting lugs 5 which fit over the pipe 1 and provide intermediate channels 7 which are continuous throughout the series and thus obviate the necessity for the perforations 6 in the pipe to register with the ports 4 in the sockets. The usual washers are provided between adjacent units.
Patent GB-190809620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand-fed Arc Lamps
Inventor: BONN JACOB
Filed: 1908-05-04
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 9620. Bonn, J., and Jones, A. E. May 4. Arc lamps.-In a carbon-holder for a handfed lamp, a screw-operated sliding jaw is provided with one or more intermediate springs to absorb slack due to heating. In one arrangement, guide-rods O, Fig. 5, for the sliding jaw M are threaded to receive wing- nuts N having enlarged ends against which abut two washer springs A, or a single blade spring. A projection Q on the jaw passes behind shoulders P on the nuts, to allow retraction of the jaw. In another arrangement, a rod C, Fig. 2, screws through a bar attached to the guide-rods, and is made with a shoulder B to compress the washer or blade spring. The end of the rod C is retained in a boss on the jaw by a setscrew which enters a wide groove in the rod. For an upper carbon-holder, the rod C passes directly to the back of the lamp, where it carries a milled head ; but in the case of a lower carbon-holder, a universal joint is provided to avoid interference with the mechanism. According to the Provisional Specification, the universal joint may be replaced by other devices. For instance, an elbow lever or crank may rock on a bracket attached to the carbon-holder arm and be actuated by the screwed rod; or the lamp may be so constructed as to allow the rod to pass directly through to the rear, the rod being hinged at the boss and passing through a nut which slides vertically in the carbonholder frame.
Patent GB-190809650-A (GB)
Title: Improved Oil Pump.
Inventor: WOERNER EUGEN
Filed: 1908-05-04
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 9650. Woerner, E. May 4. Lubricating pumps.-Two swash-plate wheels c, h mounted on a driving-shaft W actuate pistons b and piston valves arranged in concentric circles. The highest point of the wheel h is 90 degrees in advance of that on the wheel c. The pistons are provided with stirrups f<1> and set-screws g, in order that they may be removed or their strokes regulated.
Patent GB-190811680-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Shuttles for Looms.
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN
Filed: 1908-05-29
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 11,680. Taylor, J. May 29. Loom shuttles. - In a shuttle adapted to be threaded by hand, a metal or porcelain plate a, of the form described in Specification No. 14,516, A.D. 1903, is placed transversely of the shuttle in front of the cop, and a hooked nose e<X> thereon extends into a groove j in the inside of the shuttle. The weft is drawn by hand down the groove and past the nose e<x> into a slot c in the plate, and is passed across the front of the plate and down a space left between the opposite edge of the plate and the inside of the shuttle. The end of the weft is then passed out through a slot g in the side of the shuttle. Steel pins j<x> are passed vertically through the shuttle at the ends of the slot g to form smooth surfaces for the weft.
Patent GB-190812756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cut-flower Holders.
Inventor: WALKER THOMAS FERDINAND
Filed: 1908-06-15
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 12,756. Walker, T. F., Murray, L. J., and Walker, P. J., [trading as Walsh, J. W. (Firm of)]. June 15. Flower holders or supports are made of wire and comprise a central boss b, Fig. 3, carrying a number of arms a and vertically adjustable by screwing upon the central stem c. In one construction, the boss comprises two concentric cylinders b<1>, b<2>, fused together as by the internal soldering of the ends of the arms a. In the modification illustrated in Fig. 8, the boss b<3> is star-shaped ; and, in a further modification, the boss slides upon a plain wire, being secured by the frictional grip of the inner cylinder,
Patent GB-190816017-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Red Dyestuffs.
Filed: 1908-07-28
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 16,017. Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning. Oct. 23, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Samples furnished under Section 2 of Patents &c. Act, 1907. Dyes, artificial.-Halogenized vat dyes are obtained by treating a 4-oxyether of thioindigo dyes or leuco compounds thereof with halogen or a substance yielding halogen, for example, bromine, chlorine, or sulphuryl chloride, in the cold or while being heated gently. According to examples the 4-diethoxythioindigo described in Specification No. 1472, A.D. 1907, is treated with bromine and with sulphuryl chloride. Specification No. 3182, A.D. 1905, is referred to.
Patent GB-190818649-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Waistband Frame to Drape and Stiffen Ribbons used for Personal Wear
Inventor: WATTERSTON ISABELLA SMITH
Filed: 1908-09-05
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 18,649. Watterston, I. S. Sept. 5. Stays or stiffeners.-A support for belts, bands, &c. comprises two strips of steel, brass, or celluloid adapted to be fastened by ordinary busk fasteners C', D, Fig. II. The strips have riveted to them transversely catches E ... I, shown in section in Fig. III. These are adapted to grip the edges of the belt &c. when turned over the strips. Loops X, X are provided to retain the ends of the belt &c. The end of the belt is inserted in the loop X at the end A, B, and turned back along the front of the frame and inserted in the loop at the end D. The fasteners C<1>, D may be fastened over the belt ; or the belt may be pushed aside.
Patent GB-190819463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: SPILLER HERBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-09-16
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 19,463. Spiller, H. W. Sept. 16. Gas or explosivevapour engines, carburetting in. The central casing A of a carburettor having two or more fuel jets is surrounded by the annular float - chamber M and is divided by partitions into four channels, two of which B, B<2> are shown. Each channel contains a petrol nozzle and communicates with the outlet G through ports such as F, F<2> in the differential valve C. The port F is partly open at starting and the other ports open in succession. The valve is raised by suction, communication between the chamber D<1> and the suction passage G being effected by the small hole C<3>. The underside of the valve C communicates with the atmosphere through the pipe H. One of the channels B, B<2>, &c. may be without a nozzle and serve as a supplementary air supply. The annular float-chamber prevents variation in the aggregate fuel supply due to tilting of the vehicle. The orifice in the nozzle K may be larger than the other orifices and there may be more or less than four nozzles. The partitioned plate J forms air inlets and serves to catch unvaporized fuel.
Patent GB-190821361-A (GB)
Title: Thermal Gas Cut-off Device.
Inventor: SCHWAGER AUGUST CHARLES
Filed: 1908-10-09
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 21,361. Schwager, A. C., and Hollander, J. Oct. 9. Extinguishing gas.-In a thermal gas cut-off, a conical valve-plug a is normally held off its seat by two cam-levers q, r pivoted to the upper end of the valve stem and joined by a tie-rod s, the central part t of which is composed of soft solder or other fusible substance. When the solder melts, the levers q, r fly apart under the action of a spring n, which forces the valve on to its seat so as to close the passage c, d. The valve-plug a is formed with a cavity w to receive accumulated hydrocarbons &c., and the lower rim x is formed as a knife-edge to cut through such accumulations. A threaded bottom plug g permits access to the interior for cleaning purposes. The parts b, i, l of the valve casing are made with ground seats so as to be gas-tight when screwed together. The device may be connected between the street main and the meter of a house.
Patent GB-190821914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes.
Inventor: EVE RICHARD EDWARD
Filed: 1908-10-16
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 21,914. Eve, B. E. Oct. 16. Cigar and cigarette cases.-A case for cigars, cigarettes, &c. consists of two parts a, d hinged together at b, the part d being secured to the hinge-strip c by pins e which engage in slots f and which are secured to a fillet g. The parts a, d are capable of a longitudinal relative motion equal to the length of each slot f, the case becoming fastened by a catch h on the part d entering a slot i in the part a and engaging with the underside of the flange j.
Patent GB-190824909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Despatch Apparatus.
Inventor: REID EDWIN JAMES
Filed: 1908-11-19
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 24,909. Reid, E. J., and Good, W. B. Nov. 19. Pneumatic dispatch apparatus. - In pneumatic dispatch apparatus in which signals are automatically given to the operator both when a carrier reaches its destination and when it is ready to be returned, a Roots' or similar blower is emploved, provided with an orifice for connexion to the conveyer tube in which the opening at the transmitting end is furnished with means both for receiving and transmitting carriers, and for preventing leakage of air. The blower a is connected to the conveyer tubes h, i, j, by means of a tube e with a flexible sleeve f at its upper end, which sleeve carries a multiple terminal g of the type described in Specification No. 7143, A.D. 1908. Each of the tubes has an opening k which may be covered by a sleeve l and at their outer ends they are provided with receivers provided with signalling-means, that shown in connexion with the tube h being of the type described in Specification No. 16,041, A.D. 1908, and having its terminals o, o<1> in circuit with a battery and two bells r, r', one at the centre and one at the out station. In case of the tubes i,j, the receiver shown has a closed end and a spring tongue s under the opening k<1>, the tongue being pressed down by a carrier to complete the circuit as before.
Patent GB-190825041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Adjustable Bedsteads.
Inventor: BOUIMISTROW CATHERINE
Filed: 1908-11-20
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 25,041. Bouimistrow, C. April 11, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Bedsteads; chairs.-A bedstead and a mattress are formed of hinged portions so that they may be folded to form a chair for obstetric purposes. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the apparatus arranged as a bedstead, and Fig. 4 shows the parts adjusted to form a chair. The side rails c of the bedstead are hinged at the centre d, and the foot of the bedstead is formed in two sections a, b connected by hooks, so that the lower half of the bedstead can be divided and folded outwards about the hinges d. The bead portion h of the mattress is pivotally connected to the centre portion i which is itself hinged to the two parts k of the bottom portion. Between the parts k is a removable piece l having a rounded portion fitting into a corresponding recess in the centre part i of the mattress. When used as a bedstead, the parts of the mattress rest on ledges on the frame. When used as a chair, the head portion h of the mattress is raised and supported by an adjustable pawl h<1> and a rack, and the part l is removed, the parts k forming adjustable leg-rests. The space between the rests k facilitates the operations of the assistants, and a net p and a basin q are provided immediately beneath the recessed portion i. Foot-rests r are attached to the parts k, which are provided with a vertical hinge joint for purposes of adjustment. Blankets v are fixed on the outside of the parts i, k, and a tank u containing aseptic liquid is fixed to the head frame of the bed.
Patent GB-190901480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Transmission Dynamometers.
Inventor: BRADFIELD RICHARD
Filed: 1909-07-19
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 1480. Bradfield, R. July 19. Dynamometers, rotary transmission. - In an apparatus of the torsion type in which the power transmitted by a shaft is measured by means of the alternating electromotive force caused by the phase difference of two dynamos C<1>, C<2> which are relatively displaced owing to the torsion of the shaft, the actual indication of the power is given by a steady deflexion of the needle of a galvanometer V, preferably of the D'Arsonval type, a commutator D being employed to rectify the alternating current in the circuit G, G<1>, G<2>. The apparatus is shown diagrammatically in the Figure. The field magnets B', B<2> may either be permanent or be excited by storage cells M ; in the latter case, an ammeter K and an adjustable resistance T are used for regulating the sensibilitv of the apparatus. The armatures of the dynamos C<1>, C<2> may be stationary, while the field magnets rotate with the shaft, or dynamos of other types may be used.
Patent GB-190903186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manhole or like Covers for Road or Pathways.
Inventor: CLARK ALFRED
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 1909-02-09
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 3186. Clark, A., and Pinhey, D. C. Feb. 9. Inspection openings, closures for.-To prevent dangerous projection of the cover above the level of a worn pavement, the supported base of the cover and the supporting-seat on which it rest are, according to the invention, in the form of steps, so that the cover may be rotated through a certain angle and allowed to drop on to a lower seat or raised on to a higher seat. In the example shown, the steps on the cover and on the seat are indicated at 3, 4 respectively. Accidental rotation is prevented by a rib on the cover engaging a notch in the seat frame. The projecting edge of the cover is chamfered or rounded off, as shown at 8.
Patent GB-190908620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rapid "Make" and "Break" Electrical Switch Movements.
Inventor: STEVENSON JOHN
IPC: H01H5/16
Filed: 1909-04-10
Granted: 1910-04-11
Abstract: 8620. Stevenson, J., and Williams, O. R. April 10. Switches, quick-action.-Consists of a rapid make- and-break movement independent of the switch mechanism such that it may be used with existing types of switches ; the movement includes arrangements for locking the switch in the ' off' and ' on ' position and for positively actuating the switch if the spring fails. Around the spindle 0, Figs. 1<B> and 1<G>, which carries the actuating-handle of the switch, a spring U is arranged with its ends engaging collars T1, T2 free to turn on the spindle. A pin S4, fixed into the spindle, rests at one end of a recessed face in the collar T2, and a similar pin S3 rests at the opposite end of a similar face in the collar T1. Beyond the collars T1, T2, other larger collars Y1, Y2 are arranged to move freely upon the spindle ; these collars are mounted in brackets M1, M2, and form bearings for the movement ; they are connected together by a tube W, which has slots R1, R2, Fig. 1<A>, through which, at opposite ends, pins S1, S2 pass into the sleeves T1, T2. When the spindle is turned in one direction, the pin S3 rotates the sleeve T1 and with it one end of the spring, while the other end is prevented from rotating by the pin S2 in the slot R, of the tube. The tube is temporarily prevented from rotating by a projection N2, upcn the collar Y2, engaging one edge of a recess in the inner part of the bracket M2, but, on continued rotation, a pin N1, upon the spindle, engages a cam surface upon the outer face of the bracket M1, and pulls the whole movement laterally, thus freeing the spring, which causes the tube W, to which the switch mechanism is connected by links, or gear-wheels &c., to move round rapidly. At the end of the movement, the projection N2 under the action of the spring X passes again into the recess in the bracket M2, and the mechanism is locked and ready for operation in the reverse direction. If the springs are insufficiently strong to operate the switch, the initial movement is produced by the direct action of the pin S1 or S2 rotating the tube. The movement may be constructed in an open form suitable for mounting upon a switchboard &c.