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Patent GB-190708863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Violin-players.
Inventor: WAUTERS JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-04-16
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 8863. Wauters, J., and Harris, L. H. April 16. Violins ; instruments with sonorous strings ; automatic instruments.-Mechanical bowing-devices for automatic violins and like instruments consist of glass disks with slightly rounded edges, preferably having a surface like that of ground glass. The disks M are mounted in spring-pressed bearings M<3> in levers D pivoted at d, and are connected by belts passing over pulleys M<1>, L' and guide-pulleys N<1> to friction driving-wheels L mounted in spring- pressed bearings L<3>. The wheels L are brought into contact with driving-rollers K by means of pneumatics J or otherwise, and the levers are so arranged as to bring the driving-rollers into contact before the disks come into contact with the violin strings C.
Patent GB-190712209-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for use in the Production of Type from Printing Types
Inventor: GRANT STEPHEN
Filed: 1907-05-27
Granted: 1908-05-27
Abstract: 12,209. Grant, S. May 27. Type.-A gauge for casting type from type consists of four L-shaped members A, which may be adjusted to form a mould aperture D and may be secured in the adjusted position by screws C working through nuts F and by screws C arranged in slots and provided with nuts E. The letter, ornament, or the like that is to be reproduced is placed in the aperture D, and type metal is poured in through a hollow cap G. The mould thus made and the letter are released from the gauge, and the mould is then replaced in the gauge with the cap underneath and type metal is again poured in to form the reproduced type. According to the Provisional Specification, clips may be used for securing the gauge.
Patent GB-190713882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Filed: 1907-06-15
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 13,882. Lowden, T. W., and Westing- house Metal filament Lamp Co. June 15. Incandescent lamps.-Filaments are supported by cross pieces resiliently connected to the lamp stem or bulb, to allow for differences of expansion in the branches. In the lamp shown in Fig. 1, parallel filaments 7 are attached to the ends of pieces 6, each mounted upon a lateral extension of a spring 5 projecting from a central stem 3 ; the springs 5 may, however, be carried by the bulb. T- pieces 8, Fig. 3, may replace the cross-pieces 6, and the radial limbs of the T-pieces may then serve as torsion springs. Several T-pieces may be connected together, or to a glass bead 9, Fig. 5, and may be supported by a spring 5 on the stem or bulb. In a modification, the filament passes round a semicircular piece resiliently supported in the middle. The supports are made of conducting- material when they connect the ends of straight filaments, but of non-conducting material in the case of loop filaments.
Patent GB-190714128-A (GB)
Title: A Lounge Chair.
Inventor: LISTER JOHN
Filed: 1907-08-14
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 14,128. Lister, J. Aug. 14. Chairs; lounges. -A lounge chair for use in sanatoria, hospitals, gardens, &c. is provided with curved side pieces A, held together by tenoned crosspieces 1 ... 5 and supported on an axle D, which is mounted in bearings on cross-pieces G forming parts of the side frames, which are held together by tenoned cross-rails K ... N. When angularly adjusted, the seat is clamped in position by a lever Q, Fig. 4, the circular end of which is eccentrically pivoted on a pin S passing through the slotted quadrant U. A hinged shelf is supported at the side of the chair by a vertically pivoted bracket. A foot-rest 0 is arranged as shown.
Patent GB-190720150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dress Clips.
Inventor: MORTON THOMAS
Filed: 1907-09-10
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 20,150. Morton, T. Sept. 10. Friction-grip fastenings.-Relates to fastenings for dress suspenders, garters, sleeve suspenders, &c., of the type in which a stud on one part enters a slot in the other part, carrying with it the material to be suspended, and is then drawn down and gripped in a narrowed portion. A metal shell 9, Fig. 3, is turned over at its edges 19 to secure in position a layer of soft covering-material 20 and also a slotted plate 10, Fig. 6. The narrowed portion 13 of the slot 11 is raised and receives the head 15 of the stud 14 attached to the webbing 21. This webbing 21 is adjustably secured by a lever clip 18 mounted in ears 16.
Patent GB-190721696-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastener for Window Sashes and for like purposes.
Inventor: WOOD EDWIN SMITH
Filed: 1907-10-01
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 21,696. Wood, E. S. Oct. 1. Sash and like fastenings; sliding bolts.-A bolt e sliding through a round hole in a bracket d, bevelled at d<1> and mounted on the upper sash, has a projection e<1> which passes through slots c<x> in a pair of brackets c mounted respectively on the upper and lower sash. When the bolt is turned after shooting, the bevel d' coacts with the projection c<1> to draw the two sashes together. The device may be applied to doors.
Patent GB-190803886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pistons, Piston Valves or the like.
Inventor: ALLEN ROBERT
Filed: 1908-02-20
Granted: 1909-02-22
Abstract: 3886. Allen, R. Feb. 20. Pistons.-In piston, piston-valve, and like packing, wherein the packing-rings are expanded by radial wedges inserted in the joints of the rings and provided with extensions for covering the joints, the adjacent rings are arranged so that the joints and the expanding-wedges are side by side. With narrow rings, the shanks of the wedges d, d', Fig. 20, are cut away on their inner faces, and the expanding springs are flattened on one or both sides. Thin plates may be used to separate the springs, or the wedges may be forced out by plates or laminated springs, pins d<2>, Fig. 26, entering the piston body and fixed in the wedges, forming guides for the wedges. With three packing-rings a, a<1>, a<2>, Fig. 6, and wedges d for each ring, the shank of the central wedge is not cut away ; or the central wedge is formed with two shanks d<4>, Fig. 24, round which springs are placed, the springs for the outer wedges acting at the centre of these wedges. With three rings, having two wedges at each joint, the shanks are not cut away, and the centre ring bears 'on the outer rings and is prevented from rotation by a pin, which is fixed in the piston or other body and engages the centre ring. As shown in Fig. 24, the wedges have side flanges j to cover the joint, the wedge surfaces not extending to the outside of the packing-rings. With wide rings, the wedge shanks. are not cut away, and the springs may be circular. The wedges d, Figs. 14 and 15, are undercut so as to cover in part the wedges d, these wedges having a projecting portion d<3> to cover the joint. For larger pistons, the packing-rings are supported by spring-pressed plugs h, Fig. 20, having prolongations h<1> to allow the plugs to be depressed. To prevent interlocking of the wedges, a soft metal liner may be placed between them ; or the adjacent lateral faces of pairs of opposed wedges are cut at different angles to leave a clearance between them. A strip of steel bent at intervals may be used to form the expanding-spring.
Patent GB-190808836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Application of a Speed Gear to Motor Bicycles.
Inventor: HORSTMANN SIDNEY ADOLPH
Filed: 1908-04-23
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 8836. Horstmann, S. A. April 23. Motor road vehicles.-In motor-cycles having a longitudinal propeller shaft, a change-speed gearing is provided, the gear case being made an integral part of the frame. Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation of the gear casing, and Fig. 4 shows the general arrangement. The change gearing, which provides two speeds, is carried in the casing a bolted at its front end to the saddle stay a<3> and screwed at the rear into the hub casing h<1>. The transmission shaft c is driven by spur gearing from the engine shaft, and carries a loose pinion e which gears with a pinion g fixed to a countersbaft g<1>. Another pinion g<2> also fast on the countershaft gears with a pinion c<2> fixed to the second portion c' of the transmission shaft. A sliding clutch f operated by a lever k<1> can be made to clutch either of the pinion; e, c<2> to the shaft c, thus giving two speeds. A bevel-pinion on the shaft c<1> gears with a wheel h on the back wheel spindle.
Patent GB-190822508-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Converting Scale
Inventor: COLLES GODFREY
Filed: 1908-10-23
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 22,508. Colles, G. Oct. 23. Scales.-In scales-for converting values in one systein of units into the c o r r e - sponding values in another system, graduation lines representing, to a suitable scale, units of quantity, length, &c. are projected from a central line on opposite sides thereof. Fig. 2 shows a scale for converting vulgar fractions of an inch into decimal fractions of an inch or the reverse, A being the central line. Fig. 4 shows a scale for.the conversion of miles and kilometres or feet and links, the central lines A being in the form of concentric circles.
Patent GB-190824125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting Jacks.
Inventor: HOPKINSON RICHARD ORION
Filed: 1908-11-10
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 24,125. Hopkinson, R. O., and Edgcombe, R. L. Nov. 10. Lifting - jacks.- Relates to a construction of lifting-jack of the type in which the operating-gears are arranged in an horizontal plane. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the lifting - jack with the cover of the pinion case removed. The basepart 1 of the jack is provided with a nut 3 engaged by a screw 4 on which the head 16 is carried by means of the bearing - plates 33, 34, between which are ball bearings. Keyed to the screw 4 is a toothed wheel 6 gearing with a pinion 23, which is rotated by a ratchet-wheel 24 actuated by a pawl 31 and a hand-lever which fits into the socket 25. The pawl may be reversed so that the lever can drive in either direction. The outer casing 8 is screwed to the head 16 and is formed with an enlargement 11, which carries the actuating gear and is provided with a removable cap.
Patent GB-190902597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction of Jets particularly applicable to Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: IONIDES ALEXANDER GEORGE
IPC: F02M1/00
Filed: 1908-08-06
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 2597. Ionides, A. G., and Goddard, J. W. Aug. 6, 1908. Perforated nozzles.-A row of fine jets, particularly applicable to a carburettor is produced by placing over the fuel passages an interchangeable plate containing the orifices, which may be made to a standard gauge. The plate D, secured by the plate A and screws A<1>, has a series of slots D<1> leading to holes D<2>, which register with the fuel passages C in the portion B. Dowels E keep the plate in position. When the device is applied to a carburettor, the fuel should be filtered. The interchangeable plates D may be of different thicknesses and contain holes of different sizes. Two or more rows of jets may be formed by superimposing two or more slotted plates as shown in Fig. 3. The slots D' are not necessarily cut at right-angles to the edge of the plate D.
Patent GB-190914634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Devices for Cleaning Flame or Water Tubes of Steam Generators.
Inventor: DALMAR ANDRE
IPC: F28G3/16
Filed: 1909-06-22
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 14,634. Dalmar, A. June 22. [Addition to 7803/09.] Cleaning, fluidpressure processes for. - Relates to the device described in the parent Specification, for cleaning boiler tubes by jets of steam and air. The valves controlling the supply of steam are operated by a shaft 1 as before. According to the present invention, the shaft 1 is oscillated by a crank 2 and pivoted link 3 connected to a shaft 4 carried by an arm 5 keyed to a sleeve 6 rotatably mounted on the main tube of the device, and serving as an actuating-handle. A spring 8 may be provided to return the valves to the closed position. The sleeve 6 may be dispensed with, the arm 5 being formed to surround the main tube.
Patent GB-190916551-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Adjustable Support for Mirrors and the like.
Inventor: SMITH ALLAN GORDON
IPC: A47G1/24
Filed: 1909-07-15
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 16,551. Smith, A. G. July 15. Looking - glasses and mirrors.-In a mirror or like support capable of adjustment in three directions and provided with a single clamping-nut, a screw-threaded pin c is mounted in the sleeve a of a bracket b and is provided w i t h a spherical head f slidably embracing the supporting rod g. A cup washer j having two circular nicks for engaging the rod g is placed between the sleeve a and the head f. A washer l may be inserted between the nut and the sleeve a, the pin c being preferably formed with a flat to engage a flat on the washer.
Patent GB-190920035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Connectors.
IPC: H01R13/02
Filed: 1910-02-28
Granted: 1910-09-29
Abstract: 20,035. Feld Bros. & Co., and Sobotka, B. F. Feb. 28, 1910. Plug couplings, -A plug coupling consists of a split conical or taper plug a, Fig. 2, which fits a conical socket d, and is provided with a central cylindrical hole b in which fits a cylindrical pin e mounted in the socket. Fig. 4 shows a form for joining two pairs of conductors, in which case the plug is made in two parts s, g separated by insulation h, and the pin m is separated from the socket k by insulation n.
Patent GB-190921897-A (GB)
Title: Improved Shield or Screen for Protecting the Drivers of Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: BRAWN CHARLES
IPC: B60J1/02
Filed: 1909-09-25
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 21,897. Brawn, C. Sept. 25. Wind-guards for motor-vehicles are made of three or more ply wood, with or without metallic strengthening - strips. Fig. 7 shows one construction in which a lower screen 1<a> is mounted so as to be adjustable inwards and outwards, vertically, and in inclination by means of rods 3 fixed thereon, which enter sockets 9 pivoted at 10 to rods 6, adapted to slide in tubes 5 secured to the dash-board. An upper section 1 has thumb-screws 12 pivoted to its lower edge, and adapted to slide in guides 14 on the section 1<a>, so that the upper section may be adjusted inwards and outwards relativelv to the lower section 1<a>, and also may be folded over thereon. In a modification, there is only one section, and an apron secured to its lower edge and falling over the dash-board replaces the curved end 2<a>. The rods 6 instead of sliding in tubes 5, may be bifurcated to engage the upper edge of the dash-board.
Patent GB-190926865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-igniting Match Boxes.
Inventor: SANDS PHILIP
IPC: A24F27/20
Filed: 1909-11-19
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 26,865. Sands, P. Nov. 19. Match - striking surfaces.-An abrasive material arranged in strips l<1> is provided on a blank, which is bent up to form a match receptacle, arranged so that the matches are ignited by friction on the surface as they are pulled out. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 14,018/08 and 12,217/09, [both in Class 18, Boxes &c.].
Patent GB-191009020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Interchangeable Heels and Top Pieces for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BARNES JOHN GEORGE
IPC: A43B21/42
Filed: 1910-04-14
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 9020. Barnes, J. G. April 14, Protectors, securing. The heel or heel seat has secured to it a metal plate c, Fig. 1, provided with tapered studs i and cutaway at its back portion h as shown, the sides f of the cut-away portion being bent downwards. The detachable heel or top lift carries a platÚ j, which is shaped to fit the cut-away portion of the plate c, and provided with upwardly bent sides k. In fitting the parts together, the bent portions k are slid under the bent portions of the plate c until the front part m, Fig. 3, which is provided with holes n, meets the portion g, Fig. 1. The end of the plate j then rides over the front part of the plate c until the tapered studs i snap into the holes n. Fig. 6 shows the two plates in engagement with each other. The breast portion of the heel is cut away so that a pointed tool can be inserted to disengage the pins i, when desired.
Patent GB-191013950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Supporting Carriage Windows and the like.
Inventor: ELLIN WILLIAM REGINALD
IPC: E05F11/38
Filed: 1910-06-09
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 13,950. Ellin, W. R. June 9. Window holders.-In holders for sliding windows for vehicles comprising a roller A mounted in a casing B having an inclined back C, the roller is released by means of a lever F carried by a shaft G which is operated by a handle or lever I. The holder is mounted on the fixed frame of the window, the roller bearing against the edge of the sash.
Patent GB-191015188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Seats or Lounges.
Inventor: MOORE JOHN THOMAS
IPC: A47C20/08
Filed: 1910-06-25
Granted: 1911-06-26
Abstract: 15,188. Moore, J. T. June 25. Folding and collapsible seats.-A folding seat or lounge consists of three parts a, b, c hinged to one another, and supported by links e,f, g, g' pivoted to a base d. The head part a of the lounge is pivoted between the links e. The links f are each made in two parts hinged together, the top parts being also hinged to the links e. A hook i retains the links e, f in a rigid position. The links g, g<1> may also be made in two parts hinged together. When the seat is to be folded, the hook i is unfastened from the link f, whereupon the whole structure readily collapses. Arm-rests may be provided hinged to the links f and supported by links pivoted to the base d. In a modification, the links g, g<1> are replaced by rails, upon which the parts b, c slide.
Patent GB-191015539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Differential or Balance Gearing.
Inventor: RENAULT LOUIS
IPC: B60K17/16
Filed: 1910-06-28
Granted: 1911-06-21
Abstract: 15,539. Renault, L. July 29, 1909, [Convention date]. Torque -rods; axles. - Differential or balance gearing for motor-vehicles comprises planetary balancing- pinions 4, 4<1>, Fig. 1, carried on trunnions 3, 3', which are secured to a driving-shaft 2. The pinions 4, 4<1> mesh with double pinions 5, 6, which also mesh with wheels 7, 8, respectively, carried on short shafts 9, 10 supported in a casing 1. Spur gears 11, 12 on the shafts 9, 10 drive wheels 13,14 on the axle parts 15, 16. The axle parts 15, 16 pass through sleeves 27, 27<1>, Fig. 3, which are connected by arms 17, 18. Two different methods of mounting the casing 1 upon the vehicle frame are shown in Figs. 2 and 3. In the arrangement of Fig. 2, the arms 17, 18 are fastened to the casing 1 so as to oscillate therewith. In this case the spring blocks, upon which the vehicle rests, encircle loosely the sleeves 27, 27'. In the arrangement of Fig. 3, the casing 1 is separate from, and can oscillate relatively to, the arms 17, 18. The spring blocks are then secured to the sleeves 27, 27'.
Patent GB-191016012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Toys or Advertising Devices.
Inventor: HARRIS ALEXANDER CHARLES
IPC: G09F11/23
Filed: 1910-07-05
Granted: 1911-05-25
Abstract: 16,012. Harris, A. C. July 5. Mechanical t o y s.- Relates to mechanically operated and governed means for imparting movement to that class of dolls in which a relatively h e a v y and suitably-shaped base and light upper structure causes them to regain a vertical position if displaced therefrom. The invention is applicable to advertising, a suitable imitation bottle or carton taking the place of the doll body. Two forms of propelling-mechanism are shown. As shown in Fig. 1, feet P are formed at intervals round the periphery of a disk Q mounted on a spring barrel G. The toy is governed by weights 0 at the extremities of an S-shaped spring N, which is carried by a wire L formed into a worm and rotated by teeth M projecting from the disk Q. The weights 0 fly out and rub against the inner surface of the cone A. A pendulum weight S engages the weights O and stops the movement if the toy is laid on its back or side. In the form shown in Fig. 4, pendulum legs W are threaded on a cranked rod T and have guiding slots engaging a wire X. The rod T is driven from the spring barrel G by spur gearing. Each foot is raised on its forward swing. In this form the speed is adjusted by altering the weight and balance of the legs, but an auxiliary escapement of any ordinary type may also be employed to obtain a slower motion. Projections Z may be provided to diminish the swaying action of the doll, or this can be done bv a trailing piece which may act as a rudder. The driving spring consists of a single length of wire wound in two or more concentric spirals, each layer being preferably wound on a separate barrel. The Provisional Specification also states that instead of a walking movement the whole structure may proceed by jumps or hops.
Patent GB-191017873-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means and Appliances for Removing and Replacing Electric Light or like Bulbs in their Sockets.
Inventor: UPTON FREDERICK CHARLES
IPC: H01K3/32
Filed: 1910-07-27
Granted: 1911-06-01
Abstract: 17,873. Upton, F. C. July 27. Holding - tools; longarms. - A holding-tool or long-arm for removing electric lamp bulbs is provided with a pneumatic ring or cushion C carried in an annular ring a<1> at the base of the flexible fingers a. The rod B may be of several short lengths. An additional device provided with a fork, clip, or the like may be provided for use with bulbs suspended by a flexible cord.
Patent GB-191018317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Mounting of Grinding Wheels on Shafts.
Inventor: WARD FREDERICK ALEXANDER
IPC: B24B41/04
Filed: 1910-08-02
Granted: 1911-03-02
Abstract: 18,317. Ward, r. A. Aug. 2, 1909, [Convention date]. Wheels.-A grinding-wheel, more particularly for use in gear-grinding machines is mounted between the sections of a two-part tubular arbor having a removable central shaft running through it, in order that the wheel may be readily removed. The sections D, D<1> of the tubular arbor are mounted in bearings C, C', one of them D<1> being provided with end bearing- washers L, M to allow longitudinal adjustment. Nuts N, N', are provided for adjustment of the arbor sections. The hub H of the grinding- wheel B is provided with a pin G, which passes into recesses I in flanges on the arbor sections, and a central shaft F is passed through the arbor sections and wheel hub to lock the whole in position.
Patent GB-191018742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Overload Indicators.
IPC: G01R11/60
Filed: 1910-08-09
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 18,742. Gilliatt, C. F., and Excess Indicator Co. Aug. 9. Drawings to Specification. spiral springs.-Consists in securing the inner end of a flat spiral spring to a sleeve which can be turned by worm-gearing so that the tension can be adjusted by a thumb-screw.
Patent GB-191021753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sensitive Feeds for Drilling and like Machines.
Inventor: GIFFORD ALBERT JAMES
IPC: B23Q5/32
Filed: 1910-01-18
Granted: 1911-01-18
Abstract: 21,753. Gifford, A. J. Jan. 18. Drilling.-In a feed-device for a sensitive drill, means are provided whereby the lever can be adjusted to a suit. able position for operation without operating the feed. The spindle 20 is fixed to a rack 37 which is operated in the usual manner by a pinion 36 integral with a toothed wheel 43. Through the centre of the pinion passes a bolt 40 having a head 42 with a slot, in which is mounted a pawl 44 pressed by a spring into engagement with the toothed wheel 43. A lever 46 passes through the pawl in the head and is adapted to be fixed to the pawl by a screw pin 47, so that when the lever is rotated on its axis in the head, the pawl is disengaged from the toothed wheel and the head and bolt 40 can be turned independently of the pinion.