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Patent GB-190607378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to and in the Manufacture of Taps, Cocks, Valves, Draught-arms and the like.
Inventor: STILES NOEL RAY
Filed: 1906-03-27
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 7378. Stiles, N. R. March 27. Lift valves.-A tap, cock, valve, draught-arm, or the like, such as is used for beer and aerated liquids &c., is cast in tin, pewter, &c., and strengthened by a casing such as of copper, deposited electrolytically.
Patent GB-190609793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Alkaline Prussiates.
Inventor: DAVIS GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1906-04-26
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 9793. Davis, G. E. April 26. Cyanides.-In the preparation of the " sulphide mud " used for extracting cyanogen from coal or other gas as described in Specification No. 26,566, A.D. 1902, by treating iron solutions with ammonia, the ammoniacal distillate given off later on in the process is used as the source of ammonia, and galvanizers' waste liquors or spent pickle as the solution of iron. Any suitable iron solution may, however, be used.
Patent GB-190612111-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cooling and Ventilating Bracket for use with Acetylene Gas Lamps for Motor Omnibuses, Motor Cars, Tramcars, and the like.
Inventor: HARRIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-24
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 12,111. Harris, W., and Lewis, A. B. May 24, Railway-carriage roof and like lamps; acetylene and like lamps.-In lamps for the interior of tramcars, motor-cars, motor-omnibuses, &c., a flue A conducts the combustion products and hot air to the outside. The supply pipe C passes in through this flue.
Patent GB-190613050-A (GB)
Title: A Telephone Switchboard Cord Reel.
Inventor: KINGSBURY JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1906-06-05
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 13,050. Kingsbury, J. E., [Western Electric Co.]. June 5. Reels.-The conductor on a telephone plug is made fast at one end c<1> to the frame A, and at an intermediate point c<2> is secured to a sheave b provided with an outer peripheral groove of varying diameter, as indicated in Fig. 3, so as to accommodate a cord c of varying diameter to which the plug is attached. The frame plate a carries a drum d round which the part of the conductor c<1> between the frame A and the clamp c<2> is initially wound, and the sheave b is provided with a spring g tending to keep the free end of the cord wound up. When the conductor cord is pulled to unwind it, the idle part of the conductor is first unwound from the drum and then wound on in the opposite direction, and so this idle part may be very short. The reels may be mounted above or below the frame A, or side by side, or in special cases one behind another.
Patent GB-190613382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slats for Constructing Fire Proof Curtains, Screens, Shutters, Doors and the like.
Inventor: VANCE HERMAN EVANS
Filed: 1906-06-11
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 13,382. Vance, H. E. June 11. Fires, preventing and minimizing.- Metallic slats 1 for fire-proof curtains, screens, shutters, doors, &c. are provided with a covering 2 of non- conducting material, such as papier mÔchÚ or asbestos cloth,which may be applied either before or after the metal 1 strips are bent to the required form. The form shown is that described m Specification No. 26,589, A.D. 1896. The non-conducting material may be riveted or cemented on, or may be pressed or rolled on to the slat in the form of pulp. in which case the metallic body may be provided with openings or spurs to form a key.
Patent GB-190613670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrically Operated Apparatus for Shutting Off the Supply of Gas or the like in Case of Fire.
Inventor: JENCZEWSKY ADOLPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-06-14
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 13,670. Jenczewsky, A. W. June 14. Actuating valves; lift valves. - Relates to an emergency valve - gear for closing from a distance in case of fire, gas or other mains such as illuminating-gas pipes or ammonia - supply pipes for refrigerating - appa - ratus. A plug valve C is operated electrically by a switch contained behind a pane of glass in a wall box. The valve plug C is held above its seating or socket B<1>, Fig. 1, by a fusible wire F and link E. The wire F is stretched between insulated pins G. When the electric circuit is closed at the switch J, the wire F or link E fuses and the plug falls and closes the valve. The wire F may be a high-resistance wire which becomes heated by the current, and the link E may then be of some such material as celluloid. In case of local heating, the link or wire will fuse and the valve be closed independently of the switch. In the electromagnetically-operated valve shown in Fig. 2, the plug is held by a hook K, which is held in position in opposition to a spring L by a bellcrank lever latch M pivoted at m. When the switch R is closed, the magnets 0 are excited and, attracting the armature N, rotate the latch M and permit the spring L to withdraw the hook K from the plug. The magnets are contained in a compartment B<3> separated from the valve-box by a diaphragm P. When the valve is not vertical, the plug may be thrown into position by a spring.
Patent GB-190614856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Roller Presses.
Inventor: SCHMALE ADOLF
Filed: 1906-06-30
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 14,856. Schmale, A. June 30. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Presses.-A roller press for leather and like materials has the yielding bearings f for the upper roller mounted on two columns c fixed to a base a at each side. The pressure of the springs g is regulated by screws i bearing on bridgepieces h. The pairs of springs may be replaced by single springs. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 594, A.D. 18R2, No. 6763, A.D. 1884, and No. 17,959, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Washing &c.].]
Patent GB-190622673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Folding or Bending the Edges of Sheet Metal Boxes, Tanks, and the like.
Inventor: ROBIN JAMES
Filed: 1906-10-13
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 22,673. Robin, J., and Graham, A. Oct. 13. Box-making machines.-In a machine for folding over the edges of sheet-metal boxes, tanks, &c., an upper die is connected to an overhanging arm a. The lower die c is connected to an arm pivoted about a pin d, and the bending bar e is pivoted in bearings e<1> on the arm. Cylindrical surfaces f on the ends of the bending-bar bear on rollers mounted in a screw-adjusted arm h. Gaps f<1> are formed in these surfaces, and serve for releasing the work, being operated from the grip between the upper and lower die.
Patent GB-190623376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ballasting Apparatus for Submarine Torpedo Boats.
Inventor: CRAFTON BERNARD
Filed: 1906-10-22
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 23,376. Crafton, B. Oct. 22. Submarine v e ssels. - Relates to immersion apparatus for submarine torpedo boats, comprising in combination simultaneously - operated diving - rudders, a detachable keel, and immersion chambers containing water ballast and provided with means for regulating the amount of ballast. The immersion chambers F are fitted with pistons F<1> mounted on a screwed shaft F', which is rotated from a motor G, thus moving the piston simultaneously outwards or inwards. Openings f<0> at the end of the chambers place their interiors in communication with the sea, so that the volume of water contained in the chamber F is easily varied. Diving - rudders supplement the action of the immersion chambers and are mounted in pairs on each side of the boat, being simultaneously operated by hand-wheels d<5> mounted on a screwed spindle D<5>, upon which works a nut D' connected by a cross-rod D<3> to the rods D<2>, arranged longitudinally. In addition, a keel E is fitted and is capable of detachment by turning the hand-wheel O<2>, which operates worm-gearing M<2> and rotates the spigot M, thus pushing the keel forward and releasing the lips e<1> from corresponding flanges. The vessel is also fitted with rotatable torpedo magazines M, Fig. 2, containing several torpedoes. The magazines are rotated by a worm-wheel so that the tubes in them may register successively with the ejecting-tubes, which are placed under the deck of the boat.
Patent GB-190624011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Droppers for Wire Fencing.
Inventor: WOODS ARTHUR ROBERT THOMAS
Filed: 1906-10-29
Granted: 1907-10-29
Abstract: 24,011. Woods, A. R. T., [Stewart, A. D. M.]. Oct. 29. Fencing.-Droppers for wire fencing are formed of sheet metal bent into trough-like form, and provided with holes 3 for the centre wires and oppositely-inclined slots 2, 2<1> for the upper and lower wires. The holes 3 are symmetrically placed, but the ends of the slots are situated as shown in Fig. 3 so that the wires are bent when strained, thus locking the dropper in place.
Patent GB-190625229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Enclosing Boxes containing Electric Switches.
Filed: 1906-11-08
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 25,229. Electrizitõts Akt.-Ges. vorm. Schuckert & Co. Nov. 10, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Fastenings, pin-and-slot. An electric switch arranged in a case is so arranged that the opening of the lid opens the switch and the closing of the switch determines the closing of the lid ; by a slight modification the parts are so arranged that the box is locked when the switch is in the closed position. On the inside of the hinged lid are lugs v, to which slotted links l are pivoted. Pins p carried by arms on the switch shaft engage with the slots and allow the switch to be operated while the box is closed ; when the lid is raised, however, the shaft a is turned and the switch opened. If the parts are so proportioned that when the switch is closed a line joining the pivot of the link l to the pin p passes through the axis of the switch shaft, the lid of the box is locked when the switch is closed.
Patent GB-190625920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Movements for Swinging Mirrors and the like.
Inventor: MOORE ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-11-16
Granted: 1907-11-16
Abstract: 25,920. Moore, A. Nov. 16. Pivot adjustments.-Relates to pivot adjustments for swing mirrors &c. The movement comprises the disk A, Figs. 2 and 3, fixed to the frame, the disk B, the edge 2 of which is adapted to encircle the edge 1 of the disk A, and the wedgeshaped piece C which is attached to the mirror. The face of the disk B is formed with projections 13 which are adapted to engage with the member C. When the parts are assembled, the weight of the mirror binds the outer disk B round the inner disk A. The disk B has projections 8 which limit the pivotal movement.
Patent GB-190703997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dynamo-electric Ignition Apparatus of Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1907-02-18
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 3997. Electric Ignition Co., and Hall, F. B. Feb. 18. Gas and like engines, igniting in. Magnetoelectric and other generators for use in the ignition of internal combustion engines have the end plates a, a' of their armatures integral, instead of connected, with the corresponding parts c, c' of the spindle, and made of brass or other non-magnetic material. The spindle c is screwed to an extension c<2> carrying the driving-gear and part of the low-tension contact-breaker, and may also be bored axially to receive the insulated low-tension wire e. It may bear in a sleeve d. The other half c<1> of the spindle revolves in a bearing g, and may be hollow, receiving the high-tension terminal h, This half may also have a bearing-sleeve.
Patent GB-190704619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Paper Boxes.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1907-02-25
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 4619. Wheatley, W. H., [United States Automatic Box Machinery Co.]. Feb. 25. Feeding sheets.-The machine for making paper boxes described in Specification No. 9122, A.D. 1894, [Abridgment Class Boxes &c.] is provided with a modified support for a pile of blanks. The support A, Fig. 2, is gradually raised by the pawl 26, Fig. 3, acting on the ratchet-wheel 25 on the shaft 22. The support reaches the limit of its upward movement at a time when the supply of blanks is nearly or quite exhausted, and a chain 39 moves a latch to disengage the lever 33, so that the spring 35 can depress one end of it. The chain 34 then acts on the lever 30 to cause it to lift the pawls 26, 28 by means of their pins 29, 31 and the blank support descends under its own weight.
Patent GB-190704770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheep Racks, Corn, Bins, Feeding Troughs, Poultry Houses or similar Articles.
Inventor: BARRETT WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1907-02-27
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 4770. Barrett, W. C. Feb. 27. Hinges and pivots; hinging, methods of. - Relates to an arrangement of levers by which the cover of a sheep rack, corn bin, feeding-trough, poultry house, or the like can be raised parallel with the top of the rack &c. Fig. 3 shows the invention as applied to a sheep rack e<2>, to which the cover e', shown open, is attached by four links A, B. The link A is connected by a rod to the corresponding link at the other end of the appliance and extends beyond the pivot a', being connected by a link H to the lever G, which moves in a slide and is pivoted at g<1>. This lever is depressed until the links A, B. are vertical, and is then raised, the cover being allowed to close.
Patent GB-190706347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Coloured Veneers.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
Filed: 1907-03-15
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 6347. Jensen, P., [Deissler, R.]. March 15. Drawings to Specification. Veneers; wood, treating. - Veneers which are coloured through and through and show perceptibly coloured and widely grained fields, are produced by first colouring the trunk of the tree through and through, and then subjecting it to a spiral cutting process. The colouring-liquid is introduced under pressure into the trunk from its outer side, which is enclosed, and penetrates the wood, removing at the same time the sap or juice.
Patent GB-190710497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Clubs
Inventor: MARRIOTT REGINALD ADAMS
Filed: 1907-05-06
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 10,497. Marriott, R. A., and Ransome, A. May 6. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Golf.-The head of a putter is made of a block of metal in the form of an equilateral triangle, the shaft being fixed in a socket in the centre of the block and perpendicular to the upper face. One edge A is vertical, and the remaining edges B, C are inclined.
Patent GB-190713383-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of 1-Phenyl-2.3-Dimethyl-4-Dimethylamino-Pyrazolone.
Inventor: SCHEITLIN EMIL
Filed: 1907-06-10
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 13,383. Scheitlin, E. Feb. 13, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. 1-Phenyl-2 : 3-dimethyl-4-dimethylamino-5 pyrazolone is prepared by heating dimethyl sulphate with 1-phenyl-2 : 3-dimethyl-4-sulphamino-5-pyrazolone.
Patent GB-190715203-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rupture Truss
Inventor: JOHNSTON JAMES ALFRED
Filed: 1907-07-02
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 15,203. Johnston, J. A. July 2. Trusses.- A rupture truss comprises a hollow pad 2 designed to fit over the pubic ridge and with enlargements 3 to bear on the lower part of the groin. The pad 2 is attached to a bent metal strip 4 pivotally attached to the ends of the springs 6, which carry back pads 8 attached by ball-and-socket joints and if desired connected by a band or strap 18. The pivoted movement between the springs 6 and the strip 4 is limited by a pin-andslot connexion. The pad 2 is made of thin metal or other material, and may be made in two parts 10, 11, Fig. 3, controlled by springs 12 and connected together so as to have limited movement.
Patent GB-190718670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Method of Transmitting Signals to a Distance by Means of Alternating Electric Currents.
Inventor: MEYER CARL
Filed: 1907-08-19
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 18,670. Meyer, C. Oct. 25,1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Resistances, inductive. By moving a contact c, the inductance of an alternating current circuit d, e is varied without varying the impedance, non- inductive resistance b being cut in when inductive resistance a is cut out, and vice versa.
Patent GB-190801051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rim or Strike, Lock Staples and the like.
Inventor: HENRY CHARLES FRANCIS
Filed: 1908-01-16
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 1051. Henry, C. F. Jan. 16. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Striking-plates and staples. -The box-staple B is provided with a sliding panel D having slots G engaged by thumb - screws H. The guide and slots may be oblique, so that the panel slips back into place of its own accord.
Patent GB-190809090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Re-inforcing the Insulation of Electrical Apparatus with Lacquer or Varnish
Inventor: SIMPSON JOSEPH FITZALAN
Filed: 1908-04-27
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 9090. Simpson, J. F., and Brown, A. W. April 27. Transformers.-An apparatus for drying and reinforcing the insulation of transformers and other electrical apparatus with lacquer or varnish consists of a chamber 1, Fig. 1, which is heated by a coiled steam-pipe 15 embedded in the chamber wall. The cover 2, provided with glasses 3 for ascertaining the level of the contained fluid, has a coned seat 4, which is held down by a cross-bar 12, and rods 5 pivoted at the base 6 so that the cover can adjust itself on the seat. The cover is capable of rotating in the cross-bar 12 so that the seating may be ground-in, and wheels 10 allow the cover to be raised and lowered. The coils are extended outside the casing, and wires 17 are wound on the exposed parts and well lagged so that steam may be raised by passing a current through the wires. An outlet 20 is provided for exhausting the chamber or putting its contents under pressure, and an opening 22 serves for introducing the insulating- fluid. The chamber may be heated by means of a coil of wire through which a current is passed. A pocket 23 is provided in the base chamber 21 to take a mercury cup or oil cup 21, shown in detail in Fig. 4, and the bulb 25 of a thermometer is secured in this cup. A nut 28 holds the thermometer in place, and slots and projections 27 prevent the thermometer from being twisted and broken in the cup. Some non-conductor of heat is introduced at 29 between the cup and the base chamber.
Patent GB-190811046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stream-driven Motors
Inventor: MARTIN ROBERT LAFAYETTE
Filed: 1908-05-21
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 11,046. Martin, R. L., and Duval, L. W. May 21. Turbines.-Means are provided whereby water-current motors may be moved transversely across a stream, into or out of the path of the current. Sluices or gates may be provided to direct all the water to the motor. On a horizontal movable carrier 3 is mounted the motor 2. As shown in Fig. 1, the carriage has wheels 6<1> adapted to roll on rails 6, and is in the extreme outward position, where it is met by a gate 7 capable of movement between abutments 5 on the opposite bank. This arrangement, together with aprons 10, 39, directs the whole of the water to the blades of the wheel. By drawing back the gate 7, small boats are able to pass, and for boats of large beam the motor itself is withdrawn into the recess 8. The carriage 3 consists of a suitably-braced frame, and carries bearings for the shaft 9 of the motor 2. Power is taken from a shaft 11, which can be coupled through gear-wheels 12 and clutch 13 to the shaft 9. The carriage is driven forwards or backwards by pinions 22 meshing with racks 23, the pinions 22 being connected by gearing, which provides for reversing, with the shaft 9. Should the wheel be in an inoperative position, manual gearing for moving the carriage is provided. A stop 28 acts on a bar 27, which is connected to the clutch lever 24 of the traveller mechanism in such a manner that, when the carriage reaches its extreme positions, the clutch is thrown out. Across the bed of the stream are provided supports 30, 31, carrying rails 32 upon which travel the carriage and gate. In order that the gate 7 can be operated from the motor side of the river, a cable 41 is used which extends along the bed of the river, and passes round a windlass 42, the ends being attached to the gate. The carriage 3 may be locked by a screw 3<a>. To prevent lateral motion of the carriage 3, a cable 44 is attached to it and to a windlass 43. The carriage may take the form of a pontoon, which is moved into or out of the recess 8<1> by a rope passing round posts 45, 46 and a pair of drums 48 on the float 3<1>, the drums being driven by gearing from the shaft 9.
Patent GB-190812849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Bicycles.
Inventor: CLARK AYLWIN DUFAUR
Filed: 1908-06-16
Granted: 1909-06-16
Abstract: 12,849. Clark, A. D. June 16. Supports.-Bicycles are supported in an upright position by means of a pedal attachment which, when not required, can be made to occupy a position where it does not obstruct the use of the pedal. A forked strut f is pivoted between lugs i on a bar a, which may be attached to the barrel of the pedal by means of clips b, c. The boss h has a locking-flat j upon which a plate spring k, attached to the bar a, bears when the strut is in the operative position. The spring k also holds the strut close to the underside of the pedal when not required for use.
Patent GB-190814518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Control of Induction Motors.
Filed: 1908-07-08
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 14,518. Rhodes Motors, Ltd., and Fielden, S. H. July 8. [Patent of Addition to No. 18,956, A.D. 1907.] Switches.-For ensuring that the short-circuiting device on the rotor winding of a motor, which is started as a repulsion motor and converted, when running, into an induction motor, shall be removed before the controller switch is reversed to reverse the direction of motion of the motor, the handle of the controller is mechanically connected with the short-circuiting device. The method is a modification of that described in Specification No. 18,956, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Dynamo - electric generators &c.]. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the hollow shaft k that carries the short-circuiting contacts a is connected by a pin to an interior shaft h, which in its movement operates the pin 12 to cause it to pass through the back of the switchboard into engagement with the switch lever. When the switch is moved over, the arm depresses the pin o and so draws out the rod hand breaks the short-circuiting connexion. If the switch were changed over quickly, the shortcircuiting contact might be broken and remade because the necessary reduction in speed has not occurred before the switch reversal. To ensure that the change of motor connexion shall take place before the current is reversed, the bevelled part of the switch arm which engages the pin may be made broad so that the pin is depressed for an appreciable time. This action may be controlled from the centrifugal device, in which case the ring c is connected with a second ring s, which is arranged to move a latch plate t sliding in guides u. The latch plate has a slot v, through which passes, with some amount of lost motion, a bell-crank lever, the other end of which engages with a collar x upon the rod h. When the pin o is depressed, the short-circuit is removed, and the contact-carrying rod h is locked in the off position by the engagement of the collar h with the catch w. This locking is not released until the speed of the motor has fallen sufficiently to move the collar s to the right and consequently move the catch plate and the catch w. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the centrifugal device consists of two levers 3, 4 hinged at 2 together with a rod carrying nuts 1 and pivoted upon the fixed sleeve 5 and movable sleeve 6. The sleeve 6 is connected with the switchoperating mechanism as shown, so that, when the speed increases and the levers come more into a straight line against the action of the spring, the switch pin 12 is operated. The stop may be depressed by hand and held down the necessary time, and auxiliary electro - magnetic means may be employed for breaking the short-circuit as described.