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Patent GB-190620143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cloth Cutting Machines.
Inventor: GURY JOHN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1906-09-10
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 20,143. Gury, J. B. Sept. 10. Cutting-machines for fabrics.-Relates to a clothcutting appliance and particularly to a grinding- device used therewith. Grinding-wheels 29, which co-operate with the edge of a cutter 16, are carried by spindles 28, Fig. 4, mounted in bearings 27 on arms 25, pivoted on a pin 23 adjustably secured in the standard 3. The spindles 28 are pressed towards the cutter by springs 32 with a pressure which is controlled by the position of nuts 33 on screw-threaded spindles 34 attached to the arms 25. The appliance is provided with a slotted base-plate 1 which carries a slotted plate 18, in which works the cutter 16 driven by a motor 7, 8 through gearing 12, 13, 14. The plate 18 is cut away clear of the standard 3, and is longitudinally adjustable relatively to the cutter 16.
Patent GB-190622634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Tyres.
Inventor: GUETTON JOANNY
Filed: 1906-10-12
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 22,634. Guetton, J. Oct. 12. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-A solid elastic tyre b<1>, maintainea in circumferential compression by means of an embedded metal wire or cable a the ends of which are hooked together, is enclosed in an outer sleeve b, leaving air spaces b<2> as shown. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the compressed core b is fitted in a cover f provided with an inflatable tubed. The core projects above the rim g to form a seat on deflation of the tube d. Overheating of the tyre may be prevented by means of ducts o, Fig. 7, communicating with the atmosphere.
Patent GB-190626523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lamps for Magnetic Compasses.
Inventor: HADLOCK WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1906-11-22
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 26,523. Lake, H. H., [Hadlock, W. E., and Glover, A. C.]. Nov. 22. Lamp shades.-A magnetic compass mounted ongimbals is illustrated by an electric lamp contained in a cylindrical casing a, which is mounted at a<2> on the edge of the compass bowl. The casing a has a large aperture and is surrounded by a sleeve a<5> which has a smaller aperture a<6> and.can be turned by a handle to direct the light upon the required part of the dial, or to cut it off entirely. The inner end of the handle projects into a slot in the casing a.
Patent GB-190627087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Affixing Stamps.
Inventor: KLINGEN MAX
Filed: 1906-11-28
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 27,087. Klingen, M. Nov. 28. Cutting - machines for paper.-In a machine for damping and affixing stamps in which the damping and cutting operations are effected by a pair of swinging levers 9, 10, the counter-knife 27 is retracted, during the descent of the lever 10 carrying a sponge 13, by a lever 30 connected by a link 28 to an eccentric carried on the shaft of the lever 9.
Patent GB-190704340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Compasses.
Inventor: LAUBE ANTON
Filed: 1907-02-21
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 4340. Laube, A. Feb. 21. Compasses, magnetic - In magnetic compasses, the needle, direction-indicator, and graduations are all coated with luminous paint. In the form described, the south point of the compass needle a, Fig. 2, is distinguished by being left non-luminous, and the graduations are perforated in the card d, a luminous plate f being inserted beneath the card. The direction indicator m is adjusted by means of a rotatable disk h.
Patent GB-190704799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Wireless Telegraphy.
Inventor: POULSEN VALDEMAR
Filed: 1907-02-27
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 4799. Poulsen, V. Feb. 27. Telegraphs.-In receiving-apparatus for wireless systems as described in Specification No. 18,037, A.D. 1905, a condenser f is connected in parallel with the wave-detector e, here shown as a telephone. The vibrating contact d may be arranged as shown, or may connect the condenser alternately with the vibration circuit and the detector.
Patent GB-190707109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling.
Inventor: MAJUNKE BRUNO
Filed: 1907-03-25
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 7109. Majunke, B. March 25. Contacts, electric; signalling- systems.- Stations b and f are connected by a single line and are provided with turnouts b<1>, f<1>. A train leaving b<1> for station f operates a contact d, which gives a danger signal at g to block the single line. When the train reaches k<1>, a signal is displayed at l<1> to prevent a train from entering f<1> . If, however, a train has passed m<1> to enter the station f, a signal n<1> is displayed to stop the train from b. Similar signals are arranged in the reverse direction. The electric contact, shown at d', Fig. 3, has inclined ends d' and is closed by the train wheels against a spring d. The signalling-device consists of a lever d' which is turned over, as shown, to indicate danger when the circuit is closed. It is returned to the vertical or safety position by means of pulling wires. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 12,813, A.D. 1892, Nos. 577 and 1403, A.D. 1906.]
Patent GB-190708085-A (GB)
Title: Means for Forming Hand-grips on Hafts or Handles.
Inventor: PILCHER NORMAN GEORGE
Filed: 1907-04-06
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 8085. Pilcher, N. G. April 6. Golf; croquet; rackets; polo.-Handles for golf sticks, rackets, polo and croquet mallets, &c. formed with impressions of the hand are made by wrapping round them strips of plastic substances with or without a controlling-strip of fabric or flexible material. The plastic material 1 and controlling- strip 2 are shown in Fig. 1 wound spirally on the' handle with the lap edge 3 of one turn lying under the adjacent butt edge of the next, and are secured by rivets, cement, or other means. In Fig. 2, the controlling-strip 2 is shown stuck on the surface of the spirally-wound plastic material, and when desirable a second layer of the mixture may be wound outside this. Suitable compositions are, (1) for a gutta-percha composition, gutta-percha 12 parts, pitch (club-makers') 24 parts, heelball 6 parts, raw linseed oil 1 part, and cork sawdust 4 parts, and (2) for an india-rubber composition, pure unvulcanized rubber 2 parts and rubber substitutes and adulterants 3 parts.
Patent GB-190711608-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Affixing Stamps, Labels and the like.
Inventor: HADIDA HENRY
Filed: 1907-05-17
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 11,608. Hadida, H. May 17. Cutting - machines for labels, postage stamps, and the like. -Relates to machines of the type described in Specification No. 13,673, A.D. 1905, for detaching and affixing postage stamps, labels, &c., at one operation. The stamps are stored in a continuous strip on the roller b, the weight of which is borne by the pin c, and from it they are unwound and fed forward by the roller d, which has attached to it a locking-wheel s, and a ratchetwheel r. The roller d is about the width of the stamp strip, is grooved circumferentially, and its periphery is milled and provided with rows of pins e, spaced according to the perforations between the stamps. The shanks of these pins are cylindrical and their ends pointed. The free ends of flat or curved springs, fixed to the frame of the machine, bear in the grooves of the roller and serve to divert the stamps and guide them to the shearing-device, the blades of which are shaped, preferably, as in Fig. 7, one being fixed to the plunger k and the other to the socket j in which it works. The plunger carries a spring-controlled pawl v, which on the upstroke lifts the lever u and catch u<1>, thus freeing the wheel s. Another pawl t carried by a stem t' then engages the wheel r, and advances the strip of stamps through the length of a stamp. When the plunger descends, the catch u<1> engages the notch in the roller, and locks it. A stamp is then cut off, and impaled on pins in the base of the plunger, these pins withdrawing into the plunger before the stamp is impressed on the packet. In addition to the spring guides, the stamps are kept pressed against the roller and guided forward by the guide f, f<1>, the part f<1> of which is of the same curvature as the roller and grooved similarly to it. This guide may be held in a slide in the casing A, or it may be provided with a movable thumb screw g. The stamps are moistened by pads p, which are pivoted on the socket j, or any suitable part of the machine, and weighted so that their inner ends are nearly horizontal and bear against snops placed to prevent them from rising above the horizontal plaue. The ends are provided with flourishing flax or threads, kept moist by a wick dipping into a reservoir in the hollow base of the machine. The plunger is connected to a piston z working in an air - chamber m, and its upward motion is thus retarded. It is also slotted to receive a slightly tapered tongue l, placed as shown, which is designed to prevent the foremost stamp from curling upwards, and it is connected to the counting device n by an arm n', a pin on which works in the slotted link o. The roller d or any other portion of the machine may be provided with a locking-device to prevent any accidental motion of the strip.
Patent GB-190711622-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Bending Wood.
Inventor: BAADE WILLY
Filed: 1907-05-17
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 11,622. Baade, W. May 17. Bending.-In wood-bending apparatus of the type in which the work is simultaneously heated and subjected to pressure, the roller that presses the piece against the bending- mould is adjusted by a wedge, the inclined bent edge of which engages with a hook like projection on the pressure - roller carriage. The steamed wood is held between the flange of a heated sleeve h' and the upper end of a sleeve h, both of which are rotatable on a bolt arranged on a plate g secured to the plate e. The front of the plate e is bent downwards and carries a sleeve c in which a bolt d attached to the frame b rotates. This frame is moved round so as to bend the wood by a lever a and the pressure roller n, which is mounted in a carriage i, is moved towards the work by a hooked wedge q on the carriage engaging a hooked wedge l on a rod k, which is moved by a lever m in guides o, o<1> fixed to the lever a. The lever m may be clamped during operation ; to prevent the wood from resuming its original shape or from being injured during bending, a thin sheet of steel, .as usual, may be placed outside and bent with the wood and then clamped to the device for holding the wood, and to the sleeve h<1>, and held thus for some time after removal from the apparatus.
Patent GB-190712183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reinforced Concrete Structures.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1907-05-27
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 12,183. Imray, O., [American Concrete Steel Co.]. May 27. Reinforced concrete girders and beams.-Relates to the type of truss applied to concrete beams &c. in which a continuous bracing formed of parallel inclined loops engages slotted tension members, and consists in locking the diagonal bracing to the upper and lower members by forming short vertical portions 7 at the angles of the bracing where they engage lateral notches in the main bars. The tension member and bracing are preferably of low and high carbon steel respectively.
Patent GB-190712557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compound Centrifugal Pumps for Liquids.
Inventor: RIGGS ERLAND WORRELL
Filed: 1907-05-30
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 12,557. Riggs, E. W., and Largey, M. S. May 30. Centrifugal pumps.-Two or more impellers are arranged concentrically in a casing, each impeller rotating in an opposite direction to that of the adjacent impeller. The speed of the impellers increases progressively from the centre outwards. Fixed diffusion vanes may be substituted for the oppositely-running impellers. Two sections of a centrifugal pump constructed with oppositelyrunning impellers is shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The liquid to be pumped passes from the supply pipe to two branch pipes e, f, and thence into the ends of a hollow shaft g rotating in bearings carried by standards c. On the shaft g is mounted a centrifugal pump impeller h rotated by gearwheels i. A second impeller k, with oppositely curved blades. is arranged concentrically to the impeller h, and rotates in an opposite direction. The blades are carried by side discs secured to hollow shafts n, embracing the shaft g, and mounted in bearings carried by standards b. The impeller k is rotated by gear-wheels o. A third impeller p, rotating in the same direction as the first impeller, is similarly mounted upon shafts s rotating in bearings carried by standards a. The impeller p is rotated by gear-wheels t. The impellers are surrounded by a volute casing provided with a discharge nozzle w. The gearing is so arranged that the speed of the various impellers increases progressively from the centre outwards. In a modification, Figs. 8 and 9, the impellers rotate in the same direction but stationary diffusion rings are placed between each pair of impellers. A central impeller 5 is mounted upon a central hollow shaft 3, rotating in bearings carried by standards 1, only one of which is shown in Fig. 8. A stationary diffusion ring 9 is bolted to dished plates 12, 13 secured to stationary tubes 14, 15 on the bearing 1 aid casing respectively. A second impeller 17 is arranged concentrically to the diffusion ring 9. The blades are held by dished plates 21, 22 secured to tubes 23, 24, which embrace the fixed tubes 14, 15. Outside the second impeller is arranged a second diffusion ring 30. The inner and outer impellers are rotated by belt pulleys 8, 30 respectively. The shafts are suitably packed in the manner shown. The system of driving may be varied, and any number of impellers may be used.
Patent GB-190712964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brick Presses.
Inventor: KOOP ERNEST CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1907-06-04
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 12,964. Koop, E. C. June 4. Moulding bricks.-Material is fed to the mould by a slide f actuated by means of a cam i<1> and is pressed up against the front of the feed box, after the latter has partly receded, by means of a plunger e operated by means of a cam g acting upon a roller q. The slide f is then moved farther back so as to uncover the mould, and the plunger e is raised by means of a cam h acting on a roller o, so as to eject the moulded brick which is removed by the slide f in its forward movement. The depth of the mould is regulated by means of packing-plates n, and by mounting the roller o on an eccentric pin p. The thickness of the brick may also be varied by mounting the roller q on an eccentric pin.
Patent GB-190714572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Electrically Detecting the Position of the Switch Tongues and Locking Bolts of Railway Points.
Filed: 1907-06-25
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 14,572. Haywood, T. E., and McKenzie & Holland. June 25. Interlocking-apparatus.-An electric switch for closing circuits controlling any y interlocking - apparatus is operated by two detector bars sliding relatively to one another in connexion with the blades of the switch points, and one of such bars may also detect the position of the locking - bolt which is linked to a toggle-joint in the detector bar, as shown in Fig. 6. The locking- bolt 35 is linked to the toggle-levers 33 which form part of the rod connecting the bar 7 to one blade of the switch-points, so that the bar 7 is only moved to the correct position for closing the detecting circuits when the toggle - levers are straightened. The switch consists of two sets of pairs of contacts 25, 25<a>, which are connected by plates 14 fixed to an insulating-piece 16 carried by a forked piece 18 on the spindle 15 having bearings in a support attached to the slide 6. The slide 7 has a projection 23 engaging arms 22 rocking on a shaft 21. An arm 19, rigid with the parts 22, engages and rocks a forked member 18 so as to break the circuits when the piece 6 slides relatively to the piece 7. When the points are moved over, the bars 6, 7 slide together and make contact on the other set of contacts 25<a>. The contacts 25, 25<a> are supported on the casing, and the cover 4 is fitted so as to be water-tight. The leads are passed in through a pipe. Provision to allow for creeping of the points-tongue is made by the connexion of the detector blade 6 to the member 8 which is bolted to the rail, the slot 9 in the member 8 being such as to allow longitudinal motion of the block 10 through which the bolt 11 passes. The slider 7 may be connected to the other points-blade by an adjustable spherical or conical joint. Fig. 7 shows a spherical joint. The rod 37 connected to the points-blade is shouldered and recessed to receive the spherical end of the bar 7. A bolt 44 holds the parts of the joint together, and another bolt holds the detached cheek of the rod 37 in its place as shown.
Patent GB-190715645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Knee Slides for Milling Machines.
Inventor: HERBERT ALFRED
IPC: B23Q1/28
Filed: 1907-07-08
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 15,645. Herbert, A., and Vernon, P. V. July 8. Milling.- The knee-slide clamping-device of a milling-machine is arranged so that the clamp can be operated without the operator moving from his normal position. The device may comprise a taper gib A, which slides endways and is provided with teeth B which gear with a pinion C mounted at the end of an horizontal shaft D and operated at the front end by an adjustable handle F, a stop G being provided to prevent overturning. The operating-member may be a pedal or wheel. When clamping-bolts are used, they may be extended to be within reach of the operator.
Patent GB-190718476-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Gas Engine.
Inventor: FRIEND JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1907-08-15
Granted: 1908-08-17
Abstract: 18,476. Friend, J. E. Aug. 15. Movable-abutment type with rotary abutments. Relates to a duplex i n tern al-combustion engine. In each engine, a piston 28 is carried upon a disk 24, fixed to the shaft, and travels round an annular chamber formed between the outer casing and inner circular walls 20, 21. The piston co-operates with a rotary abutment 44 which is fixed to a shaft geared to the main shaft. The gases are admitted through ports 105, 106 on either side of the abutment according to the direction of rotation. After the explosion, water is forced by a pump 128 into the chamber through a narrow nozzle 126, Fig. 6, which extends across the chamber. The gaseous fuel is drawn by a pump 60 from a pipe 62, mixed in the pump cylinder with air drawn in through the valves 67, and is then forced out into a receiver. It is admitted to the engines through one or other of the non-return valves 91, 92, Fig. 11, when the valves 84, Fig. 14, on the receiver are opened by levers operated by cams 87. The gases are ignited by sparking-plugs 113, 114, which are in series with contact-breakers 109. The piston is packed by L-shaped strips 32, 33, Fig. 20, pressed outwardly by springs. The outer strips are threaded upon pegs 42, 43 so that they are not pressed into the abutment cavity as they pass it. The abutment contact with the outer surface of the cylindrical walls 20, 21 is packed by spring-pressed strips. The pump 128 is actuated by a cam in one direction and by a spring in the other. Fig. 14 shows the distributing-valves of the receiver. The pistons 78 govern the passage of gases to the annular ports 80. Fig. 11 shows the valve-chest of one of the engines ; the direction of rotation is determined by the position of the plug valve 103, which admits the gases to one or other of the ports 105, 106. The exhaust passages are similarly controlled. Figs. 7 and 9 show the constructions of valve which are used for the inlet and exhaust valves of the pump 60.
Patent GB-190723100-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Applying Varnish, Tar or the like to Floors or similar Surfaces
Inventor: NEERGAARD CARL PETER DE
Filed: 1907-10-19
Granted: 1908-10-19
Abstract: 23,100. Neergaard, C. P. de. Oct. 19. Mops.-A device for applying varnish, tar, &c. to floors &c. comprises a hollow handle a closed at the upper end by a cap and secured to an angular plate b, to which a brush or rag g is secured by means of a loose plate f and thumb-nuts c. The liquid contained in the handle is distributed by a cross-tube h closed at the end and provided with small apertures k regulated by an inner sliding tube m, which may be moved by a regulating-screw and is locked in position by a thumb-nut s on a pin q sliding in a slot r. Instead of making the handle hollow, a reservoir u may be fitted.
Patent GB-190724296-A (GB)
Title: Improved Locking Apparatus for Railway Carriage Doors
Inventor: MARTIN EDWARD PERCY
Filed: 1907-11-02
Granted: 1908-12-02
Abstract: 24,296. Martin, E. P. Nov. 2. Valves closing with rush of fluid.-In pneumatic means for operating railway carriage door fastenings, a safety-valve D is arranged next to the source of supply. This valve comprises a casing m in the main pipe circuit A, having a central partition n and valve plates p, q on opposite sides of the partition. Normally air is allowed to pass through apertures n' in the partition, but on a rush of air taking place in consequence of the opening of the pipe A to the atmosphere, either of the plates p, q, according as the device is on a pressure or vacuum system, is pressed against the partition and closes the apertures n<1>. Leakage is allowed to take place through an aperture r in the valve-rod o in order to re-open the valve when the main pipe is again closed.
Patent GB-190808155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Bags and the like
Inventor: ASPREY GEORGE KENNETH
Filed: 1908-04-13
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 8155. Asprey, G. K., and Macher, A. F. W. April 13. Escutcheons, keyhole.-The keyhole cover of the lock of the operating- slide of a bag fastening has a false catch. The catches c are pressed into engagement with corresponding hasps by a spring c<1>, and are withdrawn by the engagement of a pin k on the slide i with a projection c'. The catches are locked by a projection f on a lever f operated by a pin f<3> forming part of any suitable lock. The keyhole of this lock is exposed by moving the slide i, springs i<1> on which render this difficult by engaging projections j<1> on a plate j. The usual key nozzle l has pins m which slide in slots n against springs o to form a false catch. Supplementary end fastenings may be provided.
Patent GB-190809554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Manufacture of Iron or Steel by the Basic Bessemer Process.
Inventor: FLOHR JOSY
Filed: 1908-05-02
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 9554. Flohr, J., and Soc. Anon. des Hauts Fourneaus et Forges de Dudelange. May 2. [Patent of Addition to No. 16,440, A.D. 1906.] Basic Bessemer processes; materials for purifying and refining.-Briquettes of slaked lime are used for cooling and dephosphorizing the charge in the basic Bessemer process, instead of those containing slaked lime and ferric oxide as described in Specification No. 16,440, A.D. 1906.