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Patent GB-190709856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Horns for use on Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: SMITH ALLAN GORDON
Filed: 1907-04-27
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 9856. Smith, A.G. April 27. Horns; gongs &c.-A combined electric and pneumatic horn for motor-vehicles and the like comprises a casing d enclosing a vibrant diaphragm e and its operating electro-magnet and also a pneumatic sounder j, h, k, in connexion with the same tube c and horn a. A flap or other valve may be fitted to the mouth of the passage b, which is closed either manually or automatically by the rush of air when the pneumatic sounder is used. In a modified construction, the casing d is arranged concentrically within the coils of the horn.
Patent GB-190712783-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Level and Shadow Pin for use at Sea in connection with the Mariner's Compass.
Filed: 1907-06-03
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 12,783. Kelvin, W. Thomson, Baron, Clark, F. W., and Kelvin & James White. June 3. Compasses, magnetic; levels.-A shadow pin g for taking the sun's bearings is fixed in a cap a carrying a circular level f and adapted to rest on the compass cover-glass. The pin is centred in a hole d in a piece i of glass or metal attached to the cover.
Patent GB-190715267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Registers and Indicators.
Filed: 1907-07-02
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 15,267. National Cash Register Co., [National Cash Register Co.]. July 2. Receipts, checking and recording. - In key set and operated multiple-bank machines of the type descried in Specification No. 5729, A.D. 1895, improvements are introduced in the means for normally locking the actuating-segments and unlocking them upon operation, and also in the arrangement of and operating-mechanism for the indicators. The central bank of keys is allotted to tens of cents, and operates vertical rod lift indicators of ordinary construction ; the banks on the left and right, for dollars and units of cents respectively, operate rotating indicators arranged in groups on opposite sides to the banks of keys, whereby the monetary items are displayed to the customer in correct order. Fig. 2 shows the detent mechanism for the actuating-segments f<18>, in which the upward extension Kofeach key-lever engages the frame H for the segment of one bank by means of. a projection and recess g<1>, g, and tilts a small yokeframe h<4> so as to force inwards the spring detent h and allow the main frame H to move upwards with the key. The rotation of the segment belonging to either of the outer key-banks positions, by means of suitable link work, a spring-controlled sliding frame f<8>, Fig. 4, for the proper set of indicators and brings it opposite the pivoted indicator tablet f corresponding to the key depressed ; subsequently, motion is conveyed from the key-coupler to the shaft s<2>, Fig. 2, and thence through the train of mechanism shown to the bar M, which has rods f <21> at either end for rocking the downward arm on each sliding frame between gaps in an alining frame L and causing the upward arm to bear against and rotate the cam-shaped hub of the selected indicator through a right-angle. The bar M is operated by two cams side by side on the shaft o, and adjacent thereto is a third cam V adapted at each operation of the machine to displace spring.controlled yokes W, which normally lock the raised indicators against depression.
Patent GB-190716772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Wheels.
Inventor: SLEE JOHN
Filed: 1907-07-22
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 1 6, 7 7 2. Slee, J. July 22. Springs. -Indiarubber cushions D, inserted between inner and outer rims of a wheel, are of Y, X, or H form with flanged ends tapering transversely.
Patent GB-190716888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spraying Nozzles.
Inventor: SIEBEN HENRY
Filed: 1907-07-23
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 16,888. Sieben, H. July 23. Nozzles of t h e type in which the water passes through a chamber containing chemicals are provided with a container for the chemical substaoce which is mounted in a rotatable manner within the water passage, the part carrying the discharge orifice being hinged as shown in Fig. 1. The body of the nozzle is formed of a cylinder 1, and is provided wit h a screwed neck 3 and openings 2, and at the other with a hinged cover 10 held in place by a cam-lever 21. The end of the cover is flattened at 22 to form a fan-shaped discharge orifice. The packing - ring 5, 6, 7 is held in place by the hinged cover, and is so shaped that the joint is tightened when the liquid is passing through the nozzle. The foraminous cartridge 24 containing the soluble material 31 is provided with a cavity 25 and is fixed to an axial tube 26, which sockets in a bridge-piece and is held by the cross-bar 28 on the cover. Spiral blades 29 cause the rotation of the cartridge when the water passes through the nozzle. The cartridge may be formed with a spirally-grooved exterior to provide for its rotation, as shown in Fig. 7. A cock 33 is provided at the back of the nozzle to produce a spray for protecting the user of the apparatus. The loose fitting of the cartridge in the cylinder 1, and the provision of the tube 26, permit a rapid escape of the air when the water is turned on.
Patent GB-190717393-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Joint for Railway and Tramway Rails and for Girders.
Inventor: MITFORD WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-07-30
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 17,393. Mitford, W. July 30. Rail joints.-The weakening of rail joints due to fish-bolt holes is obviated by a fish-plate box a and a fish-plate b tightened and held by a wedge or tapered 'bolt c. The fish-plates are of suitable material such as rolled or cast iron or steel, and stand clear of the web and bottom of the rail, and either the fishplate b or the open side of the plate a is made tapered to correspond with the wedge. The fishplate a is readily placed in position from underneath, and clearance is given between the rail and fish-plate bases.
Patent GB-190720434-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and relating to Machines for Making Paper Bags.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1907-09-13
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 20,434. Howorth, F. W., [Union Bag and Paper Co.]. Sept 13. Clutches.-In a machine for making paper bags, an electric circuit is automatically closed, under certain circumstances, and causes the armature of an electro-magnet O<8> to operate levers, which lift a pin 0<7> into the path of a rotating scroll D<3>. The pivoted lever O<5> then moves a bar O<3> and causes it to disengage a clutch and stop the machine. The bar O<3> is adapted to be operated by a hand-lever, and the clutch may also be thrown out of gear by means of a push-button, which closes the electric circuit.
Patent GB-190725529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Matrices for Making Electrotypes.
Inventor: WELSH WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-11-18
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 25,529. Welsh, W. H., Royal, C. H., and Gounley, J. F. Nov. 18. Electrotype.-Matrices are made from half-tones by the use of thin sheets of metal foil to receive the impression, and from these electrotypes are prepared in the usual manner. The sheet of metal 4, with soft material such as paper above it, is first laid on the half-tone block 1, and on applying pressure between the plates of an hydraulic or other suitable press, the foil receives an impression of the half-tone. The paper is then removed and a plate of plastic material or a plate with a prepared face of wax 6 is placed as shown, and pressure is again applied. The foil 4 is pressed into the wax to which it firmly adheres, and can thus be separated from the half-tone block 1. From the impression thus obtained on the foil embedded in the wax, an electrotype can be prepared. Means are also described for making electrotypes of a combined forme of half-tone and type. The page forme is made with a space 8, Fig. 8, to receive the half-tone block 1 on which is placed a sheet of metal foil 4. This is first given an impression of the half-tone as before. The waxed plate 6 is then placed over the whole forme, and pressure again applied. A composite matrix of the type in wax and the half-tone in metal foil adhering to the wax is thus obtained, from which the electrotype may be prepared. Or the matrices of the type and half-tone may be made separately and afterwards combined.
Patent GB-190726249-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and relating to Machines for Splitting Leather.
Inventor: SCHLUFTER CARL LOUIS ARNOLD
Filed: 1907-11-27
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 26,249. Schlufter, C. L. A. Nov. 27. Cutting-machines for leather.-In machines for splitting leather, in which the lower feed-roller is composed of a number of rings pressed yieldingly against the upper roller, these rings are supported from the inside by a fixed roller which transmits the driving-impulse. The rings f, Fig. 1, are supported from the inside by a rotatable fixed roller d, the rotation of which is transmitted to the rings. The rings are pressed up to the work by friction rollers h on weighted levers g pivoted at i. Notches l in the levers g permit the weights k to be adjusted.
Patent GB-190728414-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Colander.
Inventor: MCCOY HARRY LEWIS
Filed: 1907-12-24
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 28,414. McCoy, H. L. Dec. 24. Fruit and vegetables, dressing; potatoes, mashing, strainers.-A colander for straining and seeding fruit and vegetables and mashing potatoes &c., comprises a bowl 1 provided with an hexagonal arrangement of perforations 1<a>, a handle 8. a supporting- hook 10, and a tapered spiral feed-blade 2 rotated by a handle 11 and ending in a disk 3, to which is attached a trunnion 4 passing through the flanged bush 5 in the bowl. A wire 12 is bent into two coils 12<a>, 12<b>, one of which passes round the trunnion, while one end of the wire engages a slot 4<a>, and the other end is bent to conform to the bowl and coact with the lower scraping-edge of the spiral 2 in order to keep the perforations clear. The wire serves to hold the trunnion in position and to draw the scraping-edge of the spiral against the bowl. The scraping-edge is tangential to the disk 3, and the spiral is formed with an axial opening through which the material may be fed. When shredding potatoes &c., or doing other work in which the scraping-action is not desired, the wire 12 is replaced by one without the curved upper prong.
Patent GB-190801302-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Support or Rest for Books or other Articles.
Inventor: WIMBUSH HENRY BOWSER
Filed: 1908-01-20
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 1302. Wimbush, H. B. Jan. 20. Easel stands; tripod stands.-A collapsible rest for books and other articles comprises a long supporting-rod a preferably made in two parts connected by a bayonet-joint so that the lower part can be removed and the device used on a table, to which three rods d, e, f are slidably connected by a runner c. To the lower ends of the rods d, f, clamps g or spring clips g<1> are attached by eyes h for securing the device to the arms of a chair. Temporary extensions may be fitted to these rods to enable them to rest on the ground. The rod e passes through a runner k<1> pivoted to a rod_k, attached at the ends to the rods d, f by pairs of runners pivoted together. The book &c. rests on a wooden ledge l, supported centrally by a plate k<3> sliding on the rod e, and at the ends by rods n, the upper ends of which are attached to a runner on the rod e, while the: lower ends rest against the rod k. The book &c. is held in position by a projection q<1> mounted on a sliding collar q. The runners are preferably secured in position by forming them with bell-mouthed ends engaged by india-rubber or other rings; but setscrew pins adapted to engage with holes in the rods or spring clips may be fitted to the runners for this purpose, An electric-light attachment may also be fitted.
Patent GB-190805452-A (GB)
Title: A Match Box
Inventor: FULLER EDWIN
Filed: 1908-03-11
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 5452. Fuller, E. March 11. Match-boxes; contents, delivering and withdrawing. -A device for delivering single matches comprises a chamber C for the matches having a sloping bottom D, and a slide S' provided with a slot S for receiving a match. The slide is pulled forwards by the thumb and finger, and the match is allowed to fall on to a platform P arranged at the front of the holder. A screw A working in a slot H in the slide prevents the latter from being completely withdrawn. A weight or slide B is arranged to hold the matches M straight. The match receptacle is filled through a sliding lid G, which is provided with a striker F.
Patent GB-190810058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Eaves Troughs.
Inventor: CASSENS GEORGE
Filed: 1908-05-08
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 10,058. Cassens, G. May 8. Holdfasts for gutters comprise an horizontal stay 6 having an upwardly bent portion 7 by which it is secured to the roof, and a divided front portion consisting of a downwardly bent part 10 to which the front 4 of the trough is fixed, and an upwardly curved portion 11 which supports an imperforate cover 15.
Patent GB-190810421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographers' Printing Frames.
Inventor: WHITE ALFRED
Filed: 1908-05-13
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 10,421. White, A. May 13. Printing.-A printing-frame, divided into two or more compartments enabling several photographs to be printed simultaneously, has a single backing F, Fig. 1, held by the usual springs G. The backing does not extend to the two ends of the frame, to which are hinged, by the device shown in Fig. 3, flaps J, one at the end of each compartment, which hold the prints during examination. The part m of the hinge can slide on the pin l so that different thicknesses of paper or felt can be inserted behind the sensitized papers without straining the hinges. The flaps J, which, with the back F, are rabbeted as shown, are held down by springs L engaging in pairs under buttons N<1>, Fig. 4, on a cross-bar of the frame.
Patent GB-190812029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means Employed for Fastening Blouses and other Articles of Dress.
Inventor: HEARD WALTER
Filed: 1908-06-03
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 12,029. Heard, W. June 3. Stiffeners.-A spring-strip fastening for various kinds of wearing-apparel, when applied to a neckband serves as a support as well as a fastening. Suitably-placed eyes 6, 6A are attached to each edge of the garment, and the strips 1, which are cut away at their ends to form shoulders, Fig. 1, or recesses, Fig. 5, are detachably secured to one edge by slightly bending them and springing the ends 2 under the eyes 6. By similarly passing the ends under the corresponding eyes 6<A>, the opposing edges are fastened.
Patent GB-190817071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Levels.
Filed: 1908-08-13
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 17,071. Optische Anstalt C. P. Goerz Akt.-Ges. Oct, 26, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Levels.-The liquid-receptacle a and glass cover are held directly together without cement, the receptacle being made of glass to facilitate this and the contact surfaces d being polished as well as curved, to ensure an easy fit. A spring g may maintain the pressure, and the index circles are engraved &c. on the inner surface of the cover.
Patent GB-190821093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Road Construction.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1908-10-06
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 21,093. Haddan, H. J., [Barber Asphalt Co., A. L.]. Oct. 6. Paving wheel-tracks.-country roads are made with a macadam, concrete, or other foundation, the sides being finished with fragmentary material such as gravel, screenings, &c., while the centre portion is covered with an indestructible resilient strip of asphaltic material rolled or otherwise packed. into place and at least wide enough to accommodate an ordinary four-wheeled vehicle.
Patent GB-190821645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Heaters.
Inventor: KYLE ANNA ISABELL DUGOP
Filed: 1908-10-13
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 21,645. Kyle. A. I. D. April 14, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Fans.-Air is forced through a heater contained in a casing by one fan, and is withdrawn and dispersed by another fan, which may or may not be mounted upon the same shaft. In one form the beater consists of resistance coils R mounted within a casing A, which may have a non-conducting lining W. The fan F, arranged below the heater, forces the air through the heater, and the upper fan F' disperses the heated air. Beating- coils r may be wound upon the blades of the fans. The fans may be driven by the same motor M or y separate motors M, M' as shown in Fig. 3. In this case the heater is in the form of an inverted cone, which is heated by a Bunsen burner C. The casing A may be of an ornamental character, and may carry electric lights 6.
Patent GB-190823115-A (GB)
Title: Advertising Device.
Inventor: REYNOLDS FREDERICK LESSEL
Filed: 1908-10-30
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 23,115. Reynolds, F. L., and Ash, M. T. Nov. 1, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Advertising.-In advertising-apparatus described in Specification No. 18,551, A.D. 1906, inclined signs moving in guides are pivotally connected at one corner to an endless flexible carrier, and means are provided to switch the signs from the front to the rear-guides and vice versa. According to the present invention, wheels b are mounted on the lower parts of the signs or sign-frames B and run on front and rear tracks a<8>, a<2> respectively; other wheels on the upper part of the sign-frame run on other tracks a<8>, a<2>. The front tracks a<8> form part of L-irons a<6>, and the rear trucks a' the longer flanges of channelirons A<2>, the shorter flanges of which form front guides for the signs. The channel and L-irons are separated by filling-strips a<3>, a<4>, Fig. 2, the lower one a<4> being grooved at a<9> to form guides for the carrier C. The upper and lower tracks are spaced apart by struts a<3> through which the securing-bolts A<4> pass. The carrier C comprises an endless chain, to which the signs are connected by rods c which form extensions of the pins connecting the links of the chain. The chain is driven by a motor through friction gearing, and passes around an idle sprocket E, Fig. 13. To secure even running of the apparatus, the idle sprocket E is mounted in a frame F, slidably mounted in the main framing, and controlled by a spring f The tension of the spring is adjusted by a nut f<4>.To pass the signs from the front to the rear set, the signs move off the front tracks before they reach the extreme limit of their travel in this direction, and the free end of the signs is controlled by inclined guides A<11>, Fig. 8, which move the signs towards the rear past resilient members a<11> which form extension of the rear tracks. As the signs move in the reverse direction so the wheels b at the free end of the signs pass on to the rear tracks, while gaps a<13> allow the wheels at the other end to get into position. To prevent the signs from tilting during the switching movement, it is preferable to move the free upper corner in synchronism with the corner attached to the carrier. For example, the pins c may be extended to enter the notches of a wheel E<2>, Figs. 8 and 13, working in a housing e<2>, and attached to the idle-sprocket spindle E<1>. When the signs reach the other end of the tracks, they fall forward by gravity, the lower corner by a guide a<60>, Fig. 6, and the upper corner by a guide a<50>, Fig. 5, of slightly different shape to allow for the tilting of the signs. Gaps a<20> are made in the rear tracks so that the wheels may leave them, and the weight of the signs when free of the tracks is taken by a saddle G, Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190826307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sugar-cane Mills.
Inventor: MCNEIL JOHN
Filed: 1908-12-05
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 26,307. McNeil, J., and McNeil, C. Dec. 5. Sugar-cane mills.-The cane roll A is plain or finely grooved, and the top and megasse rolls B, C are provided with deep circumferential intermeshing ridges D and grooves E, one or both of them having additional zigzag cross-cut grooves G of the type described in Specification No. 28,350, A,D. 1907. The grooves G extend longitudinally from end to end of the roll, and the forward side H of the grooves is more tangential to the surface of the roll than the rear side J, which approaches the radial. A plain-edged dumb-turner K is used.
Patent GB-190906935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Purification of Water.
Inventor: PAYNE ERNEST EDWARD MUNRO
IPC: C02F5/02
Filed: 1909-03-23
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 6935. Payne, E. E. M., and Staynes, W. H. March 23. Liquids, purifying.-Permanent hardness is removed from water by the addition of tri-sodium phosphate with sufficient caustic soda to combine with the carbonic acid present in the water as such or in the form of acid carbonates. The precipitant may be prepared by mixing common phosphate of soda with an excess of caustic soda, the mixture being dissolved in hot water. The precipitate is run on to a draining or filter bed, and is air-dried or dried in an evaporating-pan. It may be used as manure, or treated with acid to obtain superphospbates or phosphoric acid, from which sodium phosphate for further use may be obtained by treatment with soda-ash. The sodium salts may be replaced by the similar salts of potassium or ammonium.
Patent GB-190909065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Packing Tea-leaf and other Produce, or Material, in Boxes, or other Containers.
Inventor: JACKSON WILLIAM
IPC: B65B1/22
Filed: 1909-04-16
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 9065. Jackson, W. April 16. Packing and filling tea into boxes.-A device for shaking or jigging a box into which tea or other material is being packed, consists of a table A having a hollow stem a, which is mounted upon a slightly eccentric portion b of a vertical shaft B. The bearings C for the shaft B are secured to a box-like foundation D, which also contains a shaft for belt pulleys G. Spiral springs may be connected to the table A and to the foundation D. A box is clamped to the table, and the shaft B rotated rapidly. The eccentric portion b constitutes a crank-pin of small throw and imparts an horizontal vibration to the box.
Patent GB-190912109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Milk Pails or Tubs.
Inventor: WARLOW WILLIAM RICHMOND
IPC: A01J9/00
Filed: 1909-05-22
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 12,109. Warlow, W. R. May 22. Rotary stirrers.-A milk receptacle is provided with a stirring - device comprising two hoops B, which are rotated by a handle c and spur - wheels b<2>. The hoops B may carry vanes b<3>.
Patent GB-190913566-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Press for Peat, Clay and the like.
IPC: B30B11/08
Filed: 1909-06-09
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 13,566. Marks, E. C. R., [Ges. f³r Mechanische Gewinnung von Steintorf]. June 9. Rotary-mould-table machines.-Comprises a disk a provided with moulds l fitted with pistons m operated by means of a second disk b inclined to the disk a. Both disks are mounted to rotate about a fixed shaft and are operated by gearing h. A disk p mounted above the disk a forms a pressure abutment. Material is fed into the moulds from a hopper r, the quantity being regulated by a cam v acting upon extensions t of the plunger stems n, and after pressing, the plungers are elevated to discharge the blocks by means of a cam u. Both moulds and plungers are perforated for the escape of moisture, which is carried off by cups w.
Patent GB-190914026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Rail Joints.
Inventor: FIORIO VIRGINIO
IPC: E01B11/26
Filed: 1909-06-15
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 14,026. Fiorio, V. June 15. Rail joints, scarf and like.-One rail end 1 is cut to rest on the other end 2, and each has a tongue entering a recess in the enlarged web of the other rail, square-stemmed bolts passing through apertures 8.