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Patent GB-190702070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Domestic Sinks and the like.
Inventor: PARKINSON EDGAR HARRISON
Filed: 1907-01-28
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 2070. Parkinson, E. H. Jan. 28. Sinks; lavatory basins.-The sides 2 of the sink are extended and deepened to form corbels for the support of the sink. A roughened draining ledge 7 and a soap compartment 9 are formed at the back, and a space is provided for a refuse basket 10 which is supported on blocks 12. A ledge, groove, or row of projections 6 may be provided for draining plates. Lavatory basins may be supported in a similar manner. According to the Provisional Specification, the adjacent sides or ends may be curved inwardly to protect the ledge or projections 6.
Patent GB-190703666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Harness.
Inventor: GOVIER HENRY
Filed: 1907-02-14
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 3666. Bruce, J. B. Feb. 14. Rack stands.-Display stands, brackets, or fixtures are provided with a device for holding umbrellas, sticks, whips, or like articles, consisting of one or more pairs of V or other suitably-shaped supports, such as E, into which the end of the umbrella &c. is pressed by a thumb-screw G, or a spring or wedge, carried by an open frame F. The end of the screw may be padded. According to the Provisional Specification, the inclination of the articles may be varied by forming the supports of screws.
Patent GB-190709343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ventilating Fans
Inventor: JENKINS FREDERICK CLARENCE
Filed: 1907-04-22
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 9343. Jenkins, F. C. April 22. Drawings to Specification. Fans.-A ventilating-fan is driven by a motor through a belt formed of helically-wound wire.
Patent GB-190715881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Files.
Inventor: GETAZ HENRY
Filed: 1907-07-10
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 15,881. Getaz, H. July 10. Files; handles.-Files, in which the teeth are composed of a series of cutting-blades clamped together in angular relation, have specially-shaped angle-blades 31, 33, angle collars 25, 38, and deflector plates 39, 34, the plates 39 being provided with spurs 42, 43, and the plates 34 with triangular heads 35<a>. The core or rod 16, of square crosssection, is provided with a cylindrical threaded portion 17 having blade-retaining set-screws 19. A sleeve 21 provided with a slot 22 screws on to the portion 17. The handle and sleeve are secured rigidly to the core by a screw 23. The outer end of the core is provided with a groove to receive a pair of U-shaped washers 29. The blades 33 have slots 35 extending from the corners of the apertures 34. In building up the file, the collar 38 is fitted about the heads 35<a> and the blades are then slipped along the core until the junction between the plates 34<a> and 39 is reached. Two blades 33 are then slipped over the core. A plate 31 is next engaged on opposite sides by the spurs 42, 43, as shown in Fig. 12, and then two more blades 33 are slipped along the core. The slots 35 in the blades 33 pass over and remain in position about the spurs 42, 43 and prevent the formation of gaps in the surface of the file. The plates 39 have grooves 40<a> and convex ends 40, which are engaged by tongues 36<a> and concave ends on the plates 34<a>. Blades are then slipped along the core until the next junction is reached when the operation is repeated. The tongues 41<a> and concave ends 41 of the plates 39 engage with grooves 40<a> and convex ends 40 of succeeding plates 39. In the modification shown in Fig. 15, the deflectors 44 are of triangular form and have each a spacing-blade 45.
Patent GB-190716162-A (GB)
Title: Process of Utilizing Peat in the Production of Calcium, and Ammonium, Nitrates, and other Substances.
Inventor: MUENTZ ACHILLE
Filed: 1907-07-13
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 16,162. M³ntz, A., and Girard, A. C. July 18, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Manures.-Ammoniacal salts &c. are converted bacteriologically into calcium nitrate on peat beds, containing calcium carbonate and phosphate, and mixed with peat dust for agricultural uses.
Patent GB-190722025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Water Heating Apparatus for Steam Plant and suitable for use in connetion with the Utilisation of Intermittent or Irregular Supplies of Exhaust Steam.
Inventor: MORISON DONALD BARNS
Filed: 1907-10-05
Granted: 1908-10-05
Abstract: 22,025. Morison, D. B. Oct. 5. Heating water.-Relates to a combined thermal storage apparatus and feedwater-heater for use in a system in which a low-pressure engine is worked by the exhaust from a non-condensing engine. When there is an excess of exhaust steam, it is passed into the apparatus and heats the water. The condensation water of this engine is fed to the main boiler after passing through the regenerator. The construction of the regenerator is shown in Fig. 3. Steam entering at f passes to the distribution pipes 2, 3, 4, and is then led just below the surface of the water by the pipes 5 which have a star-like arrangement of nozzles. These nozzles are situated opposite openings in the pipes 9, and when steam is discharged through them an upward current of water is induced which serves to equalize the temperature in the regenerator.
Patent GB-190723116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Cored Flame Carbons for Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: RAILING MAX
Filed: 1907-10-19
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 23,116. Railing, M., Solomon, M., and Crocker, H. E. Oct. 19. Arc lamps.-A flamearc electrode contains a conductive wire which has a flattened part c exposed on t h e outside of the electrode at the held end but secured against loosening or breakage. In one form, the wire, which passes either through the hole a provided for the flame-arc materials or through a separate channel, is taken out through a hole f, led along and over the end of the electrode, and bent into the hole a. In other forms, the wire traverses the whole length of the electrode and is bent over the end and side, its end being passed into the hole f or held by a metal band. This band may be passed over or soldered to the wire, or may be formed by the wire itself.
Patent GB-190724157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Film Gates for Kinematograph Machines.
Inventor: KAMM LEO
Filed: 1907-11-01
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 24,157. Kamm, L. Nov. 1. Kinematographs. -Relates to kinematograpbs of the kind in which the film is fed past a mask and is kept frictionally tight by variable spring pressure. Bars h are placed in grooves g cut in the pivoted door d, and the bars are pressed against the film, which is fed up through a recess b in the plate a, by screws k carried by crossbars l, which are controlled by springs m threaded on bolts n. A bar q secured in the recess b is provided with raised surfaces u which co-operate with the bars h.
Patent GB-190726436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sparking Plugs for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BOSCH ROBERT
Filed: 1907-11-29
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 26,436. Bosch, R., [trading as Bosch, R. (Firm of)]. Dec. 7, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas and like engines, igniting in. A ring G of copper or like metal bears upon the outer cylindrical shell B and the coned surface of the insulation A so as to exert a wedging action. The edge D of the casing is turned over after assembling the parts to retain the ring in position. A packing-ring E may be inserted between the insulation and the shoulder on the casing B.
Patent GB-190800659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Spoons
Inventor: MUERY HANS
Filed: 1908-01-10
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 659. M³ry, H. Jan. 11, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Spoons and ladles.-In the bowl b, Fig. 3, of sheet metal which is united by the plating c, Fig. 1, to form with the handle a an integral spoon, a slot b<1> is cut into which the end of the handle is placed before plating so as to afford a firm union.
Patent GB-190812368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Pumps of the Abutment Type.
Inventor: SCOTT JOHN
Filed: 1908-06-09
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 12,368. Scott, J., and Gottschau, C. M. June 9. Fixed-abutment type.-Relates to means for governing the direction of flow in a rotary pump of the outwardly-sliding vane type by moving the casing relatively to the piston drum. In the case of a pump used to supply lubricant to a reversible engine by which it is driven, a muff W on the engine cam-shaft X operates, on reversing, a lever V secured to a spindle S, which carries a crank R fitted with a pin Q. The latter works in a slot on the upper surface of the casing F, which is thereby moved in fixed guides G so that its point of contact with the eccentric drum A is diametrically reversed. The motion of the drum being also reversed, the flow of lubricant is maintained in the same direction. Ports P, N in the fixed casing G register with ports K, L in the movable casing F. The device is applicable to pumps in which it is desired to reverse the direction of flow without reversing the motion of the drum.
Patent GB-190816663-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Separating Metals and the like from Extraneous Matter.
Inventor: SIMPSON RICHARD MIDDLETON
Filed: 1908-08-07
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 16,663. Simpson, R. M. Aug. 7. Separators for granular substances. -Relates to a centrifugal machine for washing ores and separating gold &c. fromblacksand, crushed quartz, &c. The ore falls through perforations in a shoot 45 on to a rotating table 1 provided with an adjustable conical deflecting-plate 43, which distributes the material. Water passes by a pipe 10 to a series of radiating channels 14 in the underside of the table 1. Disposed around the table 1 and rotating with it is a set of troughs 15, 17, 18 with covers projecting inwards and overlapping as shown. Washers may be placed below the covers of the troughs to regulate the height thereof. The heaviest material falls into the trough 15, and the lighter portions pass in order of their density into the troughs 17, 18 and over the cover 24 of the trough 18 into the receiver 40. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the cover of the outermost trough is flush with the top of the table 1 and is separated from it by a slot 51 of the form shown. The water and light materials escape by a slot 52. The channels 14 may in this case be closed at the ends, the water escaping through a slot 58.
Patent GB-190817334-A (GB)
Title: An Instrument or Appliance to Facilitate Calculations connected with the Designing of Reinforced Concrete Beams, Slabs, Floors, and the like.
Inventor: TWELVETREES WALTER NOBLE
Filed: 1908-08-18
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 17,334. Twelvetrees, W. N. Aug. 18. Calculating -apparatus for use in mechanically solving problems connected with the designing of reinforced - concrete beams, slabs, and the like, comprises a pair of scales c, e which denote compressive and tensile stresses in the concrete above the neutral axis and in the reinforcement respectively, and are oppositely arranged on a frame a at right-angles to a scale X graduated to represent relative depths of the neutral axis. The scales c, e are proportioned in accordance with the ratio of the coefficients of elasticity of the materials employed. In order to ascertain the depth of the neutral axis, a cord g attached through springs h to cursors d, f is employed, and when the cursors are correctly placed on the scales c, e, this cord crosses the scale X at the point representing the position of the neutral axis. In modified forms of the apparatus, the cord is replaced by an index hand pivoted to a block or frame sliding vertically and adjacent to the scale X. In order that other quantities, dependent upon the position of the neutral axis, may be determined from the instrument, additional scales A, B, C, &c. may be arranged as shown, the readings thereon being obtained from the scale X by means of a sliding cursor b. These scales may denote, for example, proportionate areas of reinforcement, moments of resistance, &c., and may be modified to suit different types of beams. The Specification gives detailed directions regarding the method of setting-out the various scales. All scales that depend upon the ratio of the coefficients of elasticity may be made removable, so that similar sets of scales based upon different values of this ratio may be substituted when desired.
Patent GB-190819885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Induction Coils and Transformer Apparatus.
Inventor: BIGGE HARRY FOWLER
Filed: 1909-03-22
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 19,885. Bigge, H. F., Butt, F. R., and Webb, J. H. March 22, 1909. Converting alternating and, direct currents ; transformers; switches.-Relates to induction coils or transformers for use in electro-therapy or X-ray work of the kind in which there is provided an additional winding for the purpose of producing a uni-directional secondary discharge. The additional winding!is short-circuited mechanically during the time of 'make' only, and is left on open circuit during the time of ' break' so as to damp out the impulses generated on the 'make' of the current in the primary, thereby producing a uni-directional secondary discharge. As applied to an induction coil, the additional coil b, provided with an interrupter b<1>, is wound around the primary a, which is provided with an interrupter a'. The secondary c is provided with the usual terminals c<1>. The interrupters a<1>, b<1> are mounted on a common shaft made in two parts joined by an insulating- sleeve e. Each interrupter comprises three arms 120 degrees apart rotating in mercury troughs f, the arms having pointed double blades such as a', Figs. 3 and 4, with sharp front edges a<3> and flat back edges a<3>. The mercury is forced like a wedge between the arms, giving a clean contact, and the back edges give a quick break. The interrupter b<1> is designed so as to make contact just before or at the same time as the interrupter a<1>, and to open circuit when the primary current has reached a stationary value.
Patent GB-190821759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Processes for the Extraction of Zinc from its Ores or Compounds, and Apparatus therefor.
Filed: 1908-10-14
Granted: 1909-12-14
Abstract: 21,759. Hommel, W., and Metais Extraction Corporation. Oct. 14. Injectors.-A mixture of powdered ore and water in a vessel C is forced up a pipe B by a jet D supplied with sulphur dioxide or a supersaturated solution of sulphurous acid.
Patent GB-190825255-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Speed Reducing Wheel or Gear.
Inventor: BUCHANAN JAMES NEILSON
Filed: 1908-11-24
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 25,255. Buchanan, J. N., and Wilson, J. Nov. 24. Turbines.-Relates to a speed-reducing wheel of the type in which one or more pairs of pinions mounted on spindles carried between the sides of the wheel gear respectively with a pinion secured on a stationary sleeve and with a pinion keyed on the shaft ; the periphery of the wheel may be made as a fly-wheel provided with a flange to be coupled to a steam turbine &c. The sides b, b<1> and the periphery a' are made in one piece ; one side b is provided with a central opening admitting the central pinions, while the periphery is formed with one or more openings, with cover-plates d, to provide for insertion of the planet pinions. Radial strengthening-webs a<1> with openings a<3> to permit passage of lubricant may be provided. The boss of the side b<1> runs on a liner b<3> on the shaft e to be driven ; the boss of the side b is secured by setscrews b<6> to a ring b<5> running on a liner b<4> on a sleeve f, which carries the central pinion h and is held stationary by the flange f<2> bolted to the frame, or formed with a recess f engaged by a lug &c. g' on the frame. When the set-screws b<6> are withdrawn, the wheel is disconnected from the ring b<5> and can be slid along the shaft to expose the pinions h, k. When a single pair of planet pinions i, j is used, a suitable balance weight may be provided. The pinion j is keyed to the extended boss of the pinion i, which may be mounted upon a solid spindle c, or upon a hollow spindle with end plugs and radial holes for the passage of lubricant.
Patent GB-190828288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-12-28
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 28,288. Boult, A. J., [Jackson, H. 0., and McNaughton, T.]. Dec. 28. Spring wheels. -Relates to wheels of the kind in which the hub and rim are connected by helical springs and in which radial arms on the hub cooperate with the rim to provide lateral stability. Each spring 22, Figs. 2 and 3, tapers at its ends, and the end coil only is secured around the neck 24 of a headed eye 23, Fig. 5. The outer eyes are fitted in recessed lugs 13 formed on a ring in two similar parts 11, which are connected by the bolts to which the springs are secured. The inner eyes are fitted in pairs in recesses 21 in a ring 17 formed with the arms 20. Hard blocks 29 are fitted to the arms and bear against the rim flanges. The bolts to which the inner ends of the springs are secured connect the flanged hub-barrel, the ring 17 and a detachable sleeve 18. Plates 30 screwed to the rim plates overlap the hub, and the interior is closed by flexible bellows-like members 37 secured by rings 36.
Patent GB-190900425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Mounting Electric Lamps.
Inventor: GIRARD HENRI
IPC: F21S4/00
Filed: 1909-01-07
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 425. Girard. H. Jan. 7. Candles, imitation; bulbs; holders.-An e l e c t r i c candle-lamp is fitted with an independent glass sleeve, which is carried by a spring-supported washer. Fig. 1 shows a lampholder for use in an ordinary chandelier. A block of wood 1, fitted with springs 2 to hold it in the chandelier, is provided with a metal extension 12 upon which is screwed a socket 3 to receive a lamp. A spring 4 rests at one end on a flat washer 13 on the block 1, and at its other end bears against snugs or a shoulder projecting from the inner edge of a flanged washer 5. The glass sleeve 6 is held between the washer 5 and a shoulder on the bulb of the lamp. On an electrolier provided with bayocet lamp-holders, the lamp cap passes down through the lower washer 13, which is notched to pass the pins and rests on the top of the lamp-holder.
Patent GB-190905679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Roofing Shingles.
Inventor: PEDLAR GEORGE HENRY
IPC: E04D3/362
Filed: 1909-03-09
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 5679. Pedlar, G. H. March 9. Metal tiles.-Corrugated metal roofing-shingles are provided with an overturned flange 12 along the upper edge formed with a moulding 15, and an underturned flange 13 along the lower edge formed with a similar moulding 14 fitting over the moulding 15 of the shingle below. The flanges 12,13 are corrugated transversely as shown in Fig. 8, so that the tiles are locked together. The edges of the shingles on one side 18 are formed trough-shaped, and on the other side 19 are curved and ribbed to embrace and interlock with the trough-shaped edges of the adjacent shingles, as shown in Fig. 5. The ends 23, 24 of the overturned flange 12 are pressed into engagement with the side edges 18, 19. In order to allow the shingles to be laid so as to break joint with one another, the mouldings 15 are formed with central depressions 16 having downward projections 17 bearing on the rafters, and the lower parts of the curved and ribbed edge 19 are cut away. To facilitate the laying of the shingles score marks 26, 27 and 28, 29, which register when the shingles are in position, are made along the upper and lower edges respectively.
Patent GB-190906436-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Washing and Screening Coke, Gravel, Sand and the like.
Inventor: MASON JAMES
IPC: B07B1/00
Filed: 1909-03-17
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 6436. Mason, J. March 17. Washing-apparatus with screens.-Apparatus for washing and screening coke, gravel, sand, &c. comprises a water-tank a, beneath the surface of the water in which are reciprocated one or more frames b, each carrying one or more sieves j, provided with downwardly projecting vanes r to agitate the water and throw it up through the sieves. The bottom 4 of the tank preferably slopes downwards to one end, where a removable receptacle for the fine material may be provided ; or the fine material may be removed by ladles or the like.
Patent GB-190912426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Non-slipping Treads and Wearing Surfaces for Floors, Stairs, and the like.
Inventor: HEIDE HENRY CONRAD
IPC: E04F11/16
Filed: 1909-05-26
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 12,426. Heide, H. C., [Murray and Jacobs Manufacturing Co.]. May 26. Flooring-blocks. - Cast-metal blocks for stair treads, and wearing-surfaces for floors, stairs, &c., are produced by applying a layer of closelyarranged hard granular mineral material, such as natural or artificial corundum or carborundum, to the mould surface before casting. In the mould for a stair tread shown in Fig. 1, the layer of granular material which may be from 1/32 to 1/4 of an inch in thickness is pressed into those parts of the mould surface corresponding to the upper surface and nosing by means of the pattern ; or the granular material may be held in place by means of a piece of wire-gauze which will melt and become incorporated with the base when the molten iron or other metal is introduced.
Patent GB-190915894-A (GB)
Title: Photo Mechanical Process for Engraving or Etching Printing Surfaces.
Inventor: RECKARD HENRY LEWIS
IPC: B41C1/18
Filed: 1909-07-07
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 15,894. Reckard, H. L. July 7. Etching; transferring designs.-Relates to a photo-mechanical process for producing etched designs in intaglio or relief on printing-surfaces, more especially rollers. The design is drawn on a large soile and is reduced by photography to a submultiple of the circumference of the roller to be etched. A photolithograph on stone or plate is then prepared from the negative or a diapositive obtained from the negative, and the lithograph is treated with an inked stiff yielding film, such as a " Ben-Day " film, to produce a stipple or ground effect ; or this film may be used at a later stage in the process. A number of transfers are taken from the photolithograph, and, after being cut to size with the aid of registration marks, are stuck on a sheet of cardboard, or paper mounted on metal. The design is then transferred to a thin zinc or like sheet, which is rolled up and etched slightly in the usual manner. The sheet is then dusted with asphalt, heated, and, after coating the edges of the sheet with asphalt and varnish, except along a narrow line at the beginning of the design, the sheet is etched with nitric acid. The resist is washed off with turpentine, and rolled up with an acid-resisting ink. A straight edge I, Fig. 11, is cut on the sheet at the end of the design opposite the engraved line, and the sheet is secured by clamps M on a yielding backing P on a bed J, the edge I abutting against a straight edge K of the bed. A strip of paper O is pasted near the etched line, and the roller N is started from this strip and rolled over the sheet Z, the trunnion of the roller being supported by brackets L at the end of the motion. The roller is powdered with asphalt and etched with nitric acid or chloride of iron. The zinc sheets enable designs to be readily stored. If the design must not be reversed, the films of the negative or diapositives may be turned, the diapositive may be formed from the negative in a camera, or the original design may be photographed through a prism, or a s.cond zinc sheet may be prepared from the first. To produce designs having modulations of light and shade, a diapositive is obtained through a dotted screen from a negative. For multicolour printing, similar screens may be used in conjunction with colour filters. According to the Provisional Specification, the zinc sheet may be dispensed with and a design transferred from the paper transfers direct on to the printing-rollers.