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Patent GB-190710079-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Inner Tubes of Pneumatic Tyres
Inventor: SIMMONDS CHARLES GEORGE ASHLEI
Filed: 1907-04-30
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 10,079. Simmonds, C. G. A. April 30. Tyres, pneumatic.-The air-tube is formed in two or more sections a, a' each having enlarged inextensible ends c, c' somewhat bell-shaped as shown. The ends are closed and are formed integrally with the tube. The method of forming the ends is applicable to air-tubes formed in one length.
Patent GB-190710414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wheel Rims and in the Means of Securing Tyres to the same.
Inventor: GOODYEAR ERNEST FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-05-04
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 10,414. Goodyear, E. F. May 4. Felloes or rims. - Rubber or like water - tight packing-rings f<3> are fitted between the felloe F and the detachable rim flanges R, the rings being fitted in grooves in the felloe or flanges. A central metal ring S is secured on the felloe by screws &c.
Patent GB-190713232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes of and Apparatus for Aspirating Mills.
Inventor: PROKOP JOSEF
Filed: 1907-06-07
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 13,232. Prokop, J. June 7. Disk mills; roller mills; dust, confining and expelling from apparatus.-The warm air &c. from the casings of millstones and roller mills for grinding grain &c. is blown or exhausted into the elevator which raises the chop from the mill to the bolt, or direct into the bolt, without the employment of screw conveyers and filters. Fig. 1 shows an exhauster r arranged in the pipe 1 leading from the mill A to the elevator B and bolt C, cool air entering the mill through the inlet o. Or the ventilator may be arranged in a pipe forming a branch of the pipe 1, or in the pipe between the elevator and bolt. Fig. 3 shows the ventilator t arranged in a pipe 3 leading from the outlet o of the mill to the elevator B, an inlet o<1> being provided in the pipe 1; or a blower may force cool air into the mill casing, the expelled warm air passing to the elevator.
Patent GB-190715012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Magnet or Solenoid Coils for Electrical Apparatus.
Inventor: ROSS SIDNEY JOHN
Filed: 1907-06-29
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 15,012. Ross, S. J. June 29. Coils for electromagnets, meters, &c.are made by winding a sheet or leaf of very thin metal in spiral form together with an insulatiug - s h e e t. Fig. 3 shows the method of winding a differential coil in which two conducting sheets a are wound together with two similar strips of insulation b, such as mica. The strip b is wider than the strip a, and the interstices between the projecting edges of insulation which are formed when the coil is wound may be filled up with a suitable cement, such as resin. The ends of the strip a are split and folded at right-angles to form connecting-lugs a<1>, as shown.
Patent GB-190718974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam and Hot Water Radiators.
Filed: 1907-08-23
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 18,974. Cannon Iron Foundries, Ltd., Whitehouse, E., and Hawthorne, H. S. Aug. 23. Gas stoves; heat-radiators.-A box-like stand b, which supports a boiler a and radiator c, cast in one piece, encloses a gas burner which heats the boiler.
Patent GB-190722715-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means and Appliances for Giving Theatrical Effects.
Inventor: GRAHAM WALTER JAMES
Filed: 1907-10-15
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 22,715. Graham, W. J. Oct. 15. Ventriloquial apparatus and accessories; dolls; toy theatres. - Consists of a portable miniature stage, proscenium, curtains, and effects, particularly adapted for marionette performances in which the head of the performer, with a dwarf dummy figure attached, appears through the curtain, and the arms and legs of the dummy are worked by the performer. A box A, into which all the parts are packed when disconnected, forms a foundation and . support for side pieces B, C, E and a stage D. An ornamental head piece B' is pivoted at b<1> to one side piece B and clamped to the other by a screw b<2>. A roller curtain c<1> is carried by a cross-piece c between two wings C' hinged to the sides C. Velvet curtains H, forming a \/-shaped opening for the passage of the performer's head and dummy body, are stretched between a lower roller h<1> and an upper bar h by two vertical spring laths and an elastic band, and are suspended by vertical parallel links, or rollers running on an horizontal rail. The parts of the framework are connected together by screws and cord lashings. The doll or marionette body is fastenedby hooks and eyes to a block j<1> attached to a collar J secured round the neck of the performer.
Patent GB-190722745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Exchanges.
Filed: 1907-10-15
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 22,745. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Oct. 15. Telephone systems. -In a system of calling and clearing indicators for a telephone exchange, in which the insertion of the e operator's answering - plug s, Fig. 1, connects a clearing-lamp S in parallel with the calling-lamp A, so that both lamps glow dimly as long as conversation is in progress, a single resistance W is used in circuit with the battery B which feeds the lamps, the resistance W being of the sort which increases in value with rise of potential at its terminals, so that the battery current remains constant or even decreases when the resistance of the circuit is diminished by connecting the lamp S in parallel with the lamp A. The effect is to improve the dimming of the lamps when both are in circuit together, and to minimize variations in the battery current. At the end of the conversation, the clearing-lamp S becomes bright through the lamp A being cut out. The resistance W may be of iron enclosed in a glass tube.
Patent GB-190727781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Side Lights or Scuttles.
Inventor: BROADFOOT JOHN ROWLAND
Filed: 1907-12-17
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 27,781. Broadfoot, J. R. Dec. 17. Cabin and deck lights.-The swinging glazed frame A of a ships' scuttle is hinged on one side to the frame in the ordinary way, and on the opposite side of the frame are hinged frames E, F, adapted to be used instead of the frame A. The frame E is fitted with wire-gauze, and the frame F with louver boards.
Patent GB-190808113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Balls for use in Golf, Cricket and like Games.
Inventor: HUNTER ROBERT
Filed: 1908-04-13
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 8113. Hunter, R. April 13. Balls. - A ball for golf, cricket, &c. is made by inserting carbide of calcium or equivalent material in a rubber bag a and generating a gas therefrom by the addition of water or by the application of heat ; the mouth of the bag is tied up and a winding of rubber tape d and thread e is applied. For golfing purposes, the usual outer cover f of gutta-percha is added ; but for a cricket ball a winding of worsted thread is first applied, an outer cover of leather or guttapercha being afterwards added. A nucleus b of gutta-percha or like hard material is preferably inserted into the rubber bag before introducing the carbide &c.
Patent GB-190809068-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Manufacture of a Golf-ball and the Product thereof.
Filed: 1908-04-25
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 9068. Blaisdell, F. E., and Golf Balls, Ltd. April 25. Balls.- In the manufacture of a golf ball, a core b of stretched rubber thread covering a suitable centre a is enclosed within a winding c of rubber tape, the successive windings of which overlap the border of the underlying windings, thus forming a continuous envelope impervious to heated cementing-material. Surrounding the layer c is an outer cover e of stretched rubber windings, to which a cementing- substance d,f, for example gutta-percha, is added prior to, or after the windings, or both, or at an intermediate stage. The ball is then inserted in a mould and subjected to heat, thereby causing partial liquefaction of the gutta-percha, which fills up the interstices between the windings of the cover e, but by reason of the impervious layer c is not allowed to penetrate to the core b, which - returns to its original state on cooling.
Patent GB-190810955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Art of Cutting Metal.
Inventor: HARTNESS JAMES
Filed: 1908-05-20
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 10,955. Hartness, J. May 20. Planing; tools; t o o l - holders.-In order to use sharpedged tools for cutting metals in turning-lathes, planing - machines, &c., the tool is arranged to work with its face flat against the work instead of having the usual degree of clearance. The tool may be held rigid and adjustable, or arranged to oscillate about an axis along or near its cutting- edge. The tool has an acute cutting-edge 26, Figs. 6, 7, and 8, and is arranged in a holder 27 so as to be capable of oscillation about the corner 31. Setscrews 35, 37, 38 support the cutter, and the screw 40 adjusts its position longitudinally. In a modification, Fig. 20, the amount of oscillation of the tool 76 may be adjusted by a set-screw 88, or the tool may be adjusted and fixed at the required' angle by a slide 82, Fig. 21, and eccentric 85. In another modification, Fig. 14, the tool 61 is fixed in a bolder 65 pivoted in the line of the cutting-, edge 64 of the tool. The amount of oscillation may be limited, or the tool fixed in an adjusted position by means of a pin 73 and set-screws 74,75.
Patent GB-190812149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & relating to Motor Ambulances
Inventor: GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1908-06-04
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 12,149. George, J. June 4. Motor road vehicles.-An ambulance vehicle of the type having a body of brougham or like shape is motor driven and has the driver's seat at about the same level as the inside seat. It is provided with two side doors and a door at the rear. Runners secured to the floor of the vehicle serve to receive a stretcher D, while a seat E is provided for the nurse. The space under the driver's seat is utilized to receive the foot of the stretcher for the purpose of enabling the vehicle to be constructed with the shortest possible wheel base.
Patent GB-190813022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Stays for the Lids of Trunks, Boxes, and the like
Inventor: HARVEY GEORGE
Filed: 1908-06-18
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 13,022. Harvey, G. June 18. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Stays.-An adjustable stay for use with boxes, cases, trunks, and the like consists of two parts A, B hinged together. The part A is fixed on the back edge of the box, and an adjusting screw C in the part B bears against the inside of the lid to hold it open.
Patent GB-190815306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Production of Sterilised Crystals of Laxative Salts.
Inventor: KERFOOT THOMAS
Filed: 1908-07-20
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 15,306. Kerfoot, T., [trading as Kerfoot & Co., T.]. July 20. Medicines.-Laxative salts, such as sodium sulphate or phosphate, magnesium sulphate, or sodium potassium tartrate, are crystallized from a solution containing an antiseptic essential oil, whereby they are combined with the oil and are so sterilized. Cinnamon oil and pine oil may be used, either alone or together. The oil may be added to the solution in an oxidized condition, by passing air , through the oil and then through the water.
Patent GB-190815746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Long Distance Lighting
Inventor: LAFITTE JOACHIM
Filed: 1908-07-24
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 15,746. Lafitte, J. July 25, 1907, [date applied for under Section 01 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Reflectors for a system of intense lighting at long range comprise a number of concave mirrors mounted on helical arms arranged about the focus, the arms being, rotated by an electric motor. On the top of the pole a is a recess b containing the motor c<1>, and the shaft d of the armature c is prolonged and carries the helical arms f, on which are mounted the reflectors h so as to be adjustable in every direction. Their arrangement is such that the rays from the focus i pass, after reflection, between the reflectors on the opposite side in the form of a cylindrical or conical pencil according to the adjustment and curvature of the mirrors used. An area will be permanently lighted when each reflector makes a fraction of a revolution corresponding to the number of reflectors in less time than the phenomenon of luminous persistence lasts on the retina. The arms can be suspended and driven from the top of the lamp, or the two methods may be combined so that some are driven from the top and some from below, in the same or opposite directions, by one or more motors.
Patent GB-190816795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buffer and other Springs.
Inventor: SPENCER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-08-10
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 16,795. Spencer, A. Aug. 10. Springs.-Buffer and like springs are formed of segmental rubber blocks a moulded on a metal plate b. The blocks a project from each side of the plate b and are spaced apart in annular rows, the gaps c between the blocks corresponding in size to the blocks themselves. In a modification, Fig. 4, two metal plates b, each with a flange d, are arranged back to back and are separated by a thin rubber ring e. The rubber is in each case made continuous through perforations f in the plates b. The springs so constructed are arranged end to end on the buffer rod, the blocks a of one plate b occupying the gaps c between the blocks of an adjacent plate.
Patent GB-190823875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mudguard Fittings particularly for use on Cycles.
Filed: 1908-11-07
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 23,875. Humber, Ltd., and Watson, S. G. Nov. 7. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Guards, mud.-In a mud-guard fitting, particularly for cycles, the ends of the stays, which extend both sides of the wheel and may be of normal section throughout, are clamped between the fork side or other part and a recessed block or washer. As shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, the ends of the stay A are reduced at A<2> to enter the recess B2 of a washer B, which is slipped upon the wheel axle and then pressed inwards by the screwing-up of a nut D to clamp the stay against the fork blade. The recess is preferably tapered to prevent the stay from drawing - out. The ends of the stay need not, however, be reduced but may be merely clamped between a recessed block and the fork. At the middle the stay is bent round in the usual manner and secured by a single clamping-plate G to the mud-guard. The plate, which is curved to fit the guard and recessed to receive the stay, made be made as a stamping or pressing and then screwed or riveted to the guard.
Patent GB-190826227-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety or "Knock-off" Device for Steam and like Engines.
Inventor: HILL ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-12-04
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 26,227. Hill, A., and Purcell, S. Dec. 4. Centrifugal governors; transmitting-mechanism.- The spindle is made in two parts held together by a catch which is tripped when the governor collapses, or can be tripped from a distance to allow the lower part of the spindle, which carries the throttle valve, to descend and close the valve. The upper part 1, Fig. 3, of the spindle carries a box 8, which receives a collar 7 on the lower part 2 of the spindle. A lever 10 pivoted at 9 on the box 8 has a tongue which catches beneath the collar 7. A spring 14, confined between the collar 7 and a pin 12 projecting from the lever 10 through a slot in the box 8, keeps the lever 10 in engagement with the collar 7, and closes the throttle valve when the lever is tripped. When the valve is suddenly raised owing to the collapse of the governor, the lever 10 comes into contact with a disk shown in Fig. 2, and so is tripped. The disk is formed with a recess 18, which may be turned downwards by a hand-wheel 20 in order to prevent tripping of the mechanism when the engine is stopped in the ordinary way.
Patent GB-190826691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Changing Mechanism.
Filed: 1908-12-09
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 26,691. Clayton & Shuttleworth, and Munday, J. W. Dec. 9. Traction engines.-Relates to sliding- gear variable - speed driving - gearing operated by a single hand-lever, and comprises intermediate pivoted levers which can be engaged by an oscillating locking-plate. It is specially suitable for traction engines and the like. Gearwheels g, f, e, fast on a crank-shaft, may be engaged singly at will by wheels b, a<1>, a sliding on a countershaft c. The wheel b and the sliding pair a', a are operated by similar intermediate levers h, i, respectively, pivoted upon fixed pins k, l. Studs h<*>, i<*> project from these levers into the plane of the locking-plate q. The plate q oscillates about a fixed pivot r and is formed with recesses s, t and u, v, w for engaging these studs respectively and holding the levers h, i firmly in proper in gear ' and out of gear' positions. The out of gear' recesses s, v are deeper than the others to allow for accommodating both the studs h<*>, i<*> at once. A pin x is provided for locking the plate q in that configuration. The hand-lever m is pivoted upon the pin k and is connected by a link o to the lever i, by which means the pair of wheels a', a is slid into and out of engagement. When the wheel b is to be operated, the lever h is clamped to the lever m by a pin passing through holes h', m<1> in these levers respectively. In that configuration, a lost-motion connexion between the link o and the lever i allows the wheel b to be moved without moving the pair a<1>, a.
Patent GB-190827266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Regulation of the Immersion or Submersion of Submarine Vessels
Inventor: KEMP ALBERT JAMES
Filed: 1908-12-15
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 27,266. Kemp, A. J., Randall, F. W., and Primrose, F. A. Dec. 15. Submarine v e ssels; tanks. - The auxiliary ballast t tanks b provided for effecting a fine adjustment of the degree of immersion of a submarine vessel are arranged to be operated simultaneously by a single mechanism from, for example, the chart house e forward. Worms s k on the operating- shaft l gear with worm-wheels i, the screwed shafts h attached to which are adapted to control the piston d in the tanks b. The tanks b are preferably arranged on opposite sides of the centre of buoyancy of the vessel.
Patent GB-190901409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Copying Apparatus.
Inventor: STACEY HENRY JAMES
IPC: B41L9/04
Filed: 1909-01-20
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 1409. Stacey, H. J., and Macintosh, A. B. Jan. 20. [Cognate Application, 15,295/09.] Stencilling - apparatus. - In stencilling-apparatus of the kind described in Specifications 16,336/06 and 12,655/07, the stencil x is secured in the frame d by a bar d<4>, pivoted to the extreme edge of the frame d and held by catches d<7> ; the stencil is positioned by spring fingers d8 which project into a recess in one of the clamping-bars as shown in Fig. 19 ; or one or both of the clamping-bars may be carried by arms pivoted to the side of the frame. The bed e beneath the stencil is adjustable vertically by screws e' located in the frame c. The stencil-frame d is slightly raised after each printing hy spring bell-cranks f as usual, which bear against L-shaped plates g screwed to the stencil frame. The disappearing register sto s are furnished with operating-studs d<10>, which are depressed each time the frame d is lowered hy plates d<9> secured to the underside thereof. One end a' of the base a is hinged to give access to a shelf a<8> where paper is stored and may, be held closed by a pin a<6>. The apparatus is furnished with a lid, either detached or pivoted, adapted to contain a reversible ink-slab hand-roller, ink-bottle and the like. In a modification, Fig. 19, the clamps d' for holding the stencil, are formed of wood and are carried by stamped arms d<3> pivoted at the side of the frame. The bar d' at one end is recessed on the underside to accommodate the positioning- fingers d<8> and the bar at the other is provided with a recess d<14> to receive a rib d<15>. The clamping-bars are beld down by catches d<7> at each side with an additional one to prevent the bars from springing in the centre. Stri s of india-rubber d<5> are provided to afford a better grip.
Patent GB-190901858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Shales.
Inventor: ROYLEY MANASSEH
IPC: C04B35/18
Filed: 1909-01-26
Granted: 1910-01-26
Abstract: 1858. Royley, M. Jan. 26. Roasting.-Shales or fireclay of later geological age than the carboniferous shales are burned at a temperature too low to render the alumina insoluble. The shales are b r o k e n into small pieces mixed with smaller coarse particles which are sufficiently close together to keep the air admission, and therefore the temperature, sufficiently low. Preferably, however, a flue C formed by two parallel rows of bricks D surmounted by bricks E a small distance apart is arranged in each heap, and the air admission may then be controlled by partly or wholly closing the ends of the flue. The combustion is started by igniting a small quantity of timber &c. along the length of the top of the flue, shale being then added as required from time to time. Parallel open beds, Figs. 1 and 2, may be used, at such a distance apart that the combustion may travel across from bed to bed, after the intervening space has been gradually filled in. Windshields, which may be temporary or permanent, may be arranged to protect the beds from high winds. Permanent shields may take the form of walls G, Fig. 4, forming sides to the shale beds.
Patent GB-190904717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Vents for Water Reservoirs.
Inventor: CRIPPS FREDERICK SOUTHWELL
IPC: E03B11/00
Filed: 1909-02-26
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 4717. Cripps, F. S. Feb. 26. Reservoirs. - An air-vent for water reservoirs consists of three concentric cylinders A, B, C, the cylinders A, C being provided with perforations D, E respectively in such a manner that the series D alternate with the series E. The s i l l s of the former a r e lower than those of the latter. The cylinder B consists of wire-gauze.
Patent GB-190908160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Copying Machines.
Inventor: BLUEN GEORG
IPC: B41L7/02
Filed: 1909-04-05
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 8160. Binem, G. April 4, 1908, [Convention date]. Feeding sheets &c.-In a roller copying-press the letters to be copied are fed from a feed board g past cam-actuated front stops h into the funnelshaped openicg between the paper web and the drum a, against which they are pressed by the web.
Patent GB-190909415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Roller Temples for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: CHAMBERS JAMES
IPC: D03J1/22
Filed: 1909-04-21
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 9415. Chambers, J., and Chambers, E. April 21. Temples. - A conical temple roller, for the double-roller temples described in Specification 8617/08, or for single-roller temples, is made of more than two independently-rotatable sections, the roller being so disposed that the inner side of its periphery is parallel with the reed of the loom. The sections may be loosely mounted on flanged bushes i, or loose washers may be employed between the sections, or both bushes and washers may be dispensed with. A projection on the upper bearing of the roller may be provided to prevent endlong motion of the roller pin, or a set-screw may be employed for this purpose. In either case, an aperture may be left in the bearing for the insertion of a rod to push out the roller pin.