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Patent GB-190626297-A (GB)
Title: Wire and the like Shape Forming Machines for Hats and other purposes.
Inventor: LEDERER ARTHUR CONRAD
Filed: 1906-11-20
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 26,297. Lederer, A. C. Nov. 20. Bonnets; stays or stiffeners. - Apparatus for forming wire and the like shapes for hats and other purposes consists of a stand through which passes a rotatable spindle, to which are attached arms carrying fingers for the work. Means are provided to move the arm inwards and outwards to release the work. A crown v having radial slots w is attached to the squared top of the spindle k passing through a hole i in the tripod stand h. A sleeve 13 with slots 14, 15 can move along the spindle k against the action of springs 27, 28. The crown v has a circular slot y in which is secured a ring z. A rotatable collar 17 has radial slots 18 and a circular slot 19 and a ring 20 similar to the crown v. The elbow arms 2 carry fingers 8 having bent portions 9 for the wire and secured in any position by clamps 11. The arms are inserted in the radial slots w and hooked on to the ring z by the slots 5. Supporting-links 21, secured to any of the holes 6 in the arms 2, are hooked on to the ring 20 in the sleeve 17. In order to remove the fingers from the shape, latches 34, 35 pivoted in the slots 14,15 are connected by rods 38, 39, passing through the hollow legs b, c of the stand h to pedals 42, 43 held in their normal position by springs 47, 48. When hats are made the right way up, the pedal 42 its pressed down, whereby the latch 34 is raised and with it the sleeve 13, causing the arms 2 to bend inwards by means of the links 21 to release the shape. When the hat is made upside down, the pedal 43 is depressed and draws down the latch 35 and the sleeve 13, causing the arms 2 to bend out. wards by means of the links 21 to release the shape.
Patent GB-190626377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carriage Hoods especially suitable for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: GOLDE TRAUGOTT
Filed: 1906-11-21
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 26,377. Golde, T. Nov. 21. Hoods.-A folding carriage-hood, specially for motor-vehicles, is supported by main hoops a, d pivoted to the vehicle at a point to the rear of the door, a front portion being supported by auxiliary hoops b, c connected to the hoop a by rods extending between the pivots 3, 4 and the pivots 1, 5. The front end of the hood is secured by a cord f attached to the front of the vehicle, and the rod 3, 4 is connected by means of a sliding joint 2 to the hoop b. In order to close the hood, the joint 1 is bent downwards towards 1<1>, and the hoops b, c are moved against the hoop a of the hood, which is collapsed in the ordinary manner.
Patent GB-190701158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Time-controlled Commutator Switches.
Inventor: BRIONES GABRIEL
Filed: 1907-01-16
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 1158. Briones, G. Jan. 16. Monogrammic signs.- Electric lamps forming letters for illuminated signs are lighted automatically in the requisite combinations by a revolving clock-work switch and a number of oscillatory electromagnetic switches carrying sets of contacts adapted to dip into mercury cups. Fig. 1 shows the clock-work switch having a revolving arm 1, which receives current from a spring 11 and transmits it successively to four lines 2, 3, 4, 5. The respective lines lead to four electro-magnetic switches, the construction of which is shown in Figs. 3 and 4. A pivoted conducting-lever 15 carries rows of contacts 20 at one end, and an overbalancing counterpoise 16 at the other end, the counterpoise resting, when the electro-magnet 18 is not excited, against a stop 17. The switches are placed in line with their electro-magnets connected to the four lines 1, 2, 3, 4, and are successively and regularly rocked as the clock-work arm revolves. The sets of mercury cups 22 into which the contacts of each sign dip are respectively connected to separate combinations of lamps in a sign, Fig. 5, and also to a common source of lighting-current, in order to produce a different word as each switch is rocked. Any number of words may be produced by employing a corresponding number of electromagnetic switches and clock contacts.
Patent GB-190703069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Launching Torpedoes Under Water.
Inventor: JONES ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1907-02-07
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 3069. Jones, A. B. Feb. 7. Torpedoes.-Relates to broadside under-water launching-apparatus. The shutters or leaves a, b of the shield, which support the torpedo rearwardly are slotted, as shown, and are provided only at the outer end of the launching-apparatus. The shutters are connected by hinges f, g to the framework, the hinges being formed with co-acting faces k, m, which render a longitudinal movement of the shutters necessary before rotation is possible. Rods n, n<1>, with quick-threaded screws o, o<1> of opposite hands, are arranged in line with the shutter hinges, and are connected to the ends of a beam 1 pivoted at 2. During the outboard movement, a nose 3 on the beam strikes a stop 4 and rocks the beam so that the rod n is drawn in the direction of the arrow F, Fig. 1, and the rod n' is moved in the opposite direction. Relative movement is thus caused between the shutters a, b whereby the locking-pins v, Fig. 3, on the shutter b are withdrawn from the recesses y in the shutter a, and simultaneously the shoulders k, m are disengaged. Continued movement of the rods then opens the shutters, their further longitudinal movement being prevented by the fixed parts g of the hinges, and releases the torpedo. When the inboard movement takes place, a nose 5 on the beam 1, by striking a stop 6, reverses the directions of movement of the rods n, n<1> and thereby effects the closing and locking of the shutters.
Patent GB-190704501-A (GB)
Title: Elastic Tyre.
Inventor: SALSBURY THOMPSON GRAVES
Filed: 1907-02-23
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 4501. Salsbury, T. G. Feb. 23. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic. - In that type of elastic tyre characterized by an arrangement of concentric spring bands separated by alternating supports, the two series of supports b, e, Figs. 1 and 2, are connected by a cableg attached to projecting pins e<1>, b<1>, the outer supports e being held only by their engagement with the bands and cables. The spring bands c, f are wound in one or more coils held by collars d. A rubber tread k is fitted inside a leather or other cover h formed with aperturesj passing over the pins.
Patent GB-190704885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Acetylene Lamps, Lanterns and the like.
Inventor: BOUCHET ALPHONSE LOUIS PROSPER
Filed: 1907-02-28
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 4885. Bouchet, A. L. P. Feb. 28. Acetylene and like lamps ; velocipede &c. lamps. - The water-feed in an acetylene lamp is regulated by an elastic, corrugated, metallic membrane 10 exposed to the pressure of the gas and connected with a water-valve 8 by a rod 9. This rod has a nut 12 depressed by a spring 14, and engages a milled nut 13 which determines the maximum opening of the valve. The water may fall into a perforated tube 24 in the carbide chamber, or may be distributed by a rose. In the latter case, a partition of wire-gauze may be placed over the carbide further to aid the even distribution of water.
Patent GB-190709953-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Rolling Twist Drills or other Helically Grooved Bodies.
Inventor: SEARLS CLIFTON MEGGITT
Filed: 1907-04-29
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 9953. Searls, C. M. April 29. Adjusting bearings.-Two methods of adjusting the rolls of a metalrolling mill endways are shown. In the first, a screwadjusted frame or wedge b<6>, Fig. 3, is placed between the housing a' and projections on each bearing b, or, according to the Provisional Specification, between each bearing and a collar on the roll spindle b<1>, and in the second, each lower bearing h<1> is fitted with a hardened disk m<2> between which and inclines on the bearing casing is a screwadjusted wedge m.
Patent GB-190712898-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Attachment for Letter Boxes.
Inventor: BAXTER WALTER
Filed: 1907-06-04
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 12,898. Baxter, W. June 4. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Letter-boxes are provided with means for preventing and giving notice of attempts at fraudulent withdrawal of their contents. The hinged plate A is raised when an attempt is made, thus pressing an electric contact D carried by a shield C or plate A and ringing a bell. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 18,081, A.D. 1903.]
Patent GB-190714414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Destructive Distillation of Sewage Sludge for the Recovery of Bye-products such as Ammonia and Oil therefrom and the Utilization of the Residue.
Inventor: WATSON GEORGE
Filed: 1907-06-22
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 14,414. Watson, G. June 22. Gas retorts.-Relates to means of the kind described in Specification No. 19,502, A.D. 1905, for drying and destructively d i stilling sewage sludge for the recovery of ammonia, oil, manure, &c. The sludge is first dried by passing dry air over it, in a shed with movable sides opened in accordance with the direction of the wind. Gas passages are provided under the floor of the shed, through which waste heat from the retort is made to pass. Or the sludge may be dried in a rotating cylinder externally heated by such waste heat, a partial vacuum being created in the cylinder by suitable means. In this case, the air drawn out of the cylinder is preferably burnt in the combustion chamber of the retort. The sludge is then destructively distilled in a retort preferably shaped as shown in one direction, but with flattened sides. For loosening the material within the retort, a heavy chain 8 is preferably suspended from the bell. At the side of the retort, a combustion chamber 9 has gas and air pipes 16, 17 respectively, the ignited gases passing upwards round the retort by spiral flues 5. Superheated steam is admitted to the retort by a pipe 11 passing down through the flues. The gases are drawn off from the retort either at the top, middle, or bottom by a pipe 12 having branches and valves 13, 14, 15. A tower or scrubber (not shown) is provided for recovering ammonia and oil, the ammonia being converted into sulphate. The residue, which is taken out of the bottom of the retort, is suitable for manure, and may be prepared for use as a fertilizer by the addition of sulphate of ammonia, nitric acid, or other chemicals.
Patent GB-190714902-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mode of, and Apparatus for, Curvilineally Stretching Cloth and like Fabrics.
Inventor: MITCHELL WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-06-29
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 14,902. Mitchell, W. H., and Mitchell, C. H. June 29. Shaping by heat; trousers and garment stretchers pleating.-In apparatus for stretching fabrics during the manufacture of garments so as to shape them to the body of the wearer, two press blocks A, B, Figs. 2 and 3, are used having interfitting corrugations of taper form. More than one set of corrugations A<2>, A<4> may be used, terminating in a neutral zone A<3>, at which the fabric remains unstretched. The press blocks are heated by suitable means, such as gas entering by pipes a, b, and the cloth is damped and allowed to remain in the press to steam. The upper block is lowered iii guides J<1>, and has a gripping tongue D, the springs of which are attached to cross-bars G and give way to allow of the press being closed. The top block is lowered by a counterweighted pedal lever. When the apparatus is used for stretching trousers, the top block is pivoted.
Patent GB-190720339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Means for Automatically Controlling Radiator Valves and Steam Valves used in connection with Heating and Cooling Appliances.
Inventor: BARKER ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1907-09-12
Granted: 1908-09-14
Abstract: 20,339. Barker, A. H. Sept. 12. Thermostats.- A thermostat for controlling a lift valve on a radiator or steam-pipe consists of two steel or brass bars a connected by distance-pieces, and carrying at each end the fulcra of levers d, e, f, g, h, having their short and long arms connected alternately as shown by brass or steel wires k. The short arm of the uppermost lever h is connected by a wire i with a fixed point j on one of the bars, and the valve is connected by a Bowden connexion m with the long arm of the last of the series of levers f.
Patent GB-190721881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Chain Cases for Motor Vehicles and the like.
Filed: 1907-10-03
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 21,881. Daimler Motor Co., and Henson, G. H. Oct. 3. Motor road vehicles.-A dustexcluding, oil-retaining chaincase for side - chain - driven motor - vehicles is adapted to perform the functions of radius and torque rods. and to avoid the necessity for the adjustment of a separate oil - tight joint whenever the centre-to-centre adjustment is operated. Fig. 2 is an elevation of the casing, and Fig. 3 is a sectional plan. The casing is made of cast metal in three portions and its rear end bears on a sleeve on the wheel axle. The other end is carried by an eccentric d mounted on a sleeve e on the bracket f, which supports the countershaft. The outer surface of the sleeve and the corresponding inner surface of the eccentric are made spherical in order to allow for the canting of the casing when the wheels pass over rough surfaces. The inner side of the casing is webbed to give it sufficient strength to act as a radius rod. In order to adjust the distance between the countershaft and wheel axle, the eccentric may be rotated by the screwed rod u, which is pivoted to the eccentric and passes through an eye v carried by the chain case, the adjustment being effected by nuts. The brake drum n, which is bolted to the road wheel, fits into the chain case, corresponding ridges j being formed on each to secure the exclusion of dust. The brake band 3 is anchored by stops 7 and is actuated by the rotary spindle y, which is carried by the box x on the case.
Patent GB-190727826-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Steam Superheater.
Inventor: MILLS CLAUDE KENNEDY
Filed: 1907-12-17
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 27,826. Mills, C. K., [Maschinen und Dampfkesselfabrik "Guilleaume Werke" Ges.] Dec. 17. Bending.-Two or more steam-superheater tubes a, preferably four, are twisted around a central core c, which is afterwards destroyed so as to leave a central space.
Patent GB-190803986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrically-driven Rolling Mills.
Filed: 1908-02-21
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 3986. Allgemeine Elektricitõts - Ges. Feb. 22, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Motors, controlling.-Relates to the control of alternating-current motors for rolling-mills by automatically regulating the resistance in the rotor circuit by means of a centrifugal governor, and consists in the operation of the governor through a variable gear from the motor so that regulation may be obtained at different speeds. The motor a drives rolls and, through slip-pulleys c, c' and bevel-gear e, drives also a governor f, the sleeve of which engages with a lever h pivoted at i and carrying a balancing - weight k. The lever h engages a bar l carrying movable electrodes m of a water resistance in the rotor circuit. The resistance connexions for one phase only are shown. The rheostat may be used as a starting, as well as a regulating resistance, and for this purpose the bar l is connected with a shaft p by an arm q, so that by rotating the shaft p by hand, the movable electrode may be operated. If the motor is arranged to run at its highest speed and it is desired to lower the speed, the belt upon the slip pulleys is adjusted so that at the new speed of the motor the speed of the governor is the same as before the change was made. To protect the motor from overload, a stop s which limits the movement of the lever h is provided. Instead of using a variable transmission gear for the governor, the governor may he adjusted for the various speeds by alteration of the spring tension or by adjustment of the weight of the governors. Specification No. 4825, A.D. 1881, is referred to.
Patent GB-190810708-A (GB)
Title: Lamp and like Shades and Reflectors.
Inventor: MYGATT OTIS ANGELO
Filed: 1908-09-11
Granted: 1909-09-13
Abstract: 10,708. Mygatt, O. A. Sept. 11. Lamp shades and reflectors having prismatic ridges on the outer surface to reflect the light downwards have their inner surfaces treated by sand-blasting or acid-etching, to ensure a uniform distribution of light and to prevent dazzling effects. Fig. 1 shows a reflector in which the prisms act by single reflection. Fig. 2 shows a reflector in which the light is doubly reflected as indicated in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190812910-A (GB)
Title: Improved Releasing Gear for Reversible Engines
Inventor: BELL WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1908-06-16
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 12,910. Bell, W. T., and Graham, A. J. W. June 16. Valve-gear.-Relates to improvements in the releasing-gears described in Specifications No. 16,308, A.D. 1902, and No. 28,265, A.D. 1904. A single reversible eccentric A operates the inlet and exhaust valves at each end of the cylinder through a bell-crank lever F, H. The arm F of the bellcrank lever is connected to a rocking-lever L by means of a rod K. The trip lever R, which engages a catch V on the valve-actuating lever U, is disengaged by a roller b on a rod X connected to a cut-off eccentric W. The rod X is supported by an arm Z on a shaft a under the control of a governor. The invention may be employed with the device described in Specification No. 14,077, A.D. 1907.
Patent GB-190813627-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Extending Dining Table.
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE HENRY
Filed: 1908-06-27
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 13,627. Sutcliffe, H. June 27. Tables.-Extending dining-tables, of the kind in which movable parts of the top are provided with sliding pieces engaging guideways attached to the frame, are made in detachable parts. The sliding pieces 8 of the movable leaves 6 engage grooved pices 7 attached preferably to the inner sides of the legs 1 at a distance from the side rails 2. The tops of the legs 1 are made with cross-slots of the depth of the side and end rails, which are notched so as to overlap one another when placed in the cross-slots in the legs. The end rails are freely detachable from the legs, the side rails preferably being permanently attached to the legs. The sliding pieces 8 are detachable from the leaves 6 so that the latter may be lifted from the frame when the parts of the table are to be detached for packing. The guides 7 may be formed in or attached directly to the side rails.
Patent GB-190814491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pleating Machines especially adapted for Repleating the Frills of Laundered Garments.
Inventor: KIPLING HENRY
Filed: 1909-01-08
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 14,491. Kipling, H., and Megson, E. S., [trading as Dowling & Co., J.]. Jan. 8,1909. Pleating.-One of the rollers a of a pleating- machine is mounted in a cross-head i carried by links j, which are pivoted at j<1> to the machine frame. The roller is normally held in the position shown, by a spring l acting on a bridle m, but it can be lowered into engagement with the other roller a by a treadle or other means. Both rollers are provided with pleating-ribs, while the lower roller is also fitted with rings o, which serve to free the pleated material from between the rollers. The lower roller may be heated with gas.
Patent GB-190819295-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Sun Dials.
Inventor: HOMAN WILLIAM MACLEAN
Filed: 1908-09-14
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 19,295. Homan, W. M. Sept. 20, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Sundials.-The scale B of a sundial is suspended at F and E from the gnomon A so that it swings about an axis parallel with the edge of the gnomon. By means of a screw C the scale can be tilted, and the shadow advanced or retarded to compensate for the differences between solar time and mean time at different periods of the year.
Patent GB-190820377-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of 1-aryl-2:4-dialkyl-halogenmethyl-pyrazolones.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1908-09-28
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 20,377. Imray, 0., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. Sept. 28. Samples furnished under Section 2 of Patents &c. Act, 1907. 1-Aryl-2:4-dialkyl-3-(or -5-)methyl-5-(or -3-) pyrazolone derivatives are produced by the action of halogen on the corresponding 3- or 5-methylpyrazolones, and eliminating hydrogen halide from the addition product thus produced. By this method are produced 1-phenyl-2:4-dimethyl-3- brommethyl-5-pyrazolone, 1-phenyl-2:4-dimethyl- 5-brommethyl-3-pyrazolone, 1-phenyl-2-methyl-3- brommethyl-4-ethyl-5-pyrazolone, 1-phenyl-2 : 4- dimethyl-3-chlormethyl-5-pyrazolone, and 1-p-nitrophenyl-2 : 4-dimethyl-3- brommethyl -5-pyrazolone. By boiling with water the halogen is replaced by the hydroxyl group. 1-Phenyl-2 : 4-dimethyl-3- brommethyl-5-pyrazolone reacts with sodium alcoholate, ammonia, primary, secondary, and tertiary amines, alkali acetate, benzoate salicylate, &c. By the action of diethylamine on 1-phenyl-2 : 4-dimethyl-5-brommethyl-3-pyrazolone, 1-phenyl-2: 4- dimethyl - 5 - diethylaminomethyl -3 -pyrazolone is produced.
Patent GB-190822715-A (GB)
Title: Cuff Suspenders.
Inventor: HUNT WALTER GEDALIAH
Filed: 1908-10-26
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 22,715. Hunt, W. G., and Bates, S. Oct. 26. Cuff - suspenders. - An elastic band 1, adapted to encircle the arm above the elbow, and adjustable by means of the slide 2, is provided with adjustable elastic straps 5, which are attached to the slides 3, 4 on the band and are provided at their free ends with clips 7 for engagement with the cuff, as shown.
Patent GB-190822976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicators for Ships.
Filed: 1908-10-29
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 22,976. Kelvin & James White, Clark, F. W., and Bottomley, J. T. Oct. 29. Logs; sounding-apparatus. -In sounding-apparatus in which the line is paid out from a reel which rotates against a constant resistance, and in which the length of line run out is indicated on a dial, speeds are assumed to be proportional to the lengths run out in any given time and are read off on supplementary circular or other scales B C, D, the pointer E rotating for 15, 30, or 60 seconds according as the speed is fast, medium, or slow. A chronograph F is mounted as shown to give a signal so that the brake may be applied correctly at the end of the period.
Patent GB-190823906-A (GB)
Title: Military Cart adapted to be Folded Up for being Carried on a Horse's Back and to be Converted into a Boat.
Inventor: RYE JOHAN HENRIK
Filed: 1908-11-07
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 23,906. Rye, J. H. Nov. 9, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Collapsible boats convertible into road vehicles.- A military cart is constructed so that it can be carried on a horse's back and so that the framework of two such carts can be used to form a boat. The shafts are pivoted to the underframe at 5 and are kept in the extended position by rings 6. The axle 16 and springs are secured to the underframe by pins passing through brackets 3 and provided with locking-levers at their upper ends. The floor is in two parts and consists of ash splines detachably secured in notches on the frame and connected by double canvas or by straps &c., so that each half can be rolled up. When packed, the folded shafts and underframe are supported by straps 13 and by straps 11 on the breeching strap which is placed over the saddle, the wheels are carried by straps 14, the two rolled-up floor portions are placed on each side of the saddle behind the wheels, and the axle is carried by a man. To form a boat, two frames are connected together by stanchions 17, Fig. 4, tenoned into holes and metal eyes in the frames, and the resulting structure is covered with canvas 18. The floor of one cart frame remains in position and that of the other is placed on the lower pair of shafts.