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Patent GB-190608176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Reinforced Concrete Sleepers for Railways and Means for Securing the Rails thereto.
Inventor: KRALJEVIC LADISLAUS VON
Filed: 1906-04-04
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 8176. Kraljevic, L. von, and Gavranic, P. April 4. Sleepers; chairs.-Concrete railway sleepers are reinforced by a rectangular iron framework c, having broadened ends d and strengthened by wire g. Screw bolts b, b<1> are secured to the frame c and adapted to secure the rail in position by means of the chairs h and fittings l, l<1>. The boltholes in the chairs and fittings are made with sufficient clearance to permit slight adjustments, but special chair fittings may be used at curves or other special portions of the track. Should gaps occur between the rails and the fittings, a wedge or key may be driven in, its projecting point being bent to prevent it from working loose. The nuts on the securing-bolts are locked by slotting and bending portions of the washers n as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190608606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Brakes of Cycles and Motor Cycles.
Inventor: WEBB HENRY
Filed: 1906-04-10
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 8606. Webb, H. April 10. Drawings to Specification. Fastenings, clip. In cycle brake-operating mechanism wherein each hand-lever is in two parts connected by a universal joint, the shorter inner part is carried by bearing-plates forming parts of a clip on the handle-bar stem. The clip comprises a clip proper and two supplementary side plates, all the parts being secured together and to the stem by a single bolt and nut.
Patent GB-190610089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Piling.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-04-30
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 10,089. Boult, A. J., [Harold, J. J.]. April 30. Piles.-Flanged-beam piling of the kind described in Specification No. 26,365, A.D. 1905, is interlocked by means of plates D, Fig. 1, or D<1>, Figs. 2 and 6, tapered to facilitate driving and, if desired, provided with a double taper to facilitate withdrawing. They are bolted to the beam members through blocks C.
Patent GB-190610108-A (GB)
Title: Device for Fastening Bags or Sacks.
Inventor: JANKOVITSCH WUTSCHKO STEVAN
Filed: 1906-04-30
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 10,108. Jankovitsch, W. S., and P a v - lovih, M. April 30. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Fastenings for sacks. A fastening for the mouth of a sack or the like consists of a stiff metal strip a, Fig. 1, and a flexible metal strip b, which are hinged together at c and are adapted to be drawn together by the thumb-screw d. The fastening is permanently secured to the sack by a chain or cord n carrying a sewing tab o. The metal strips are roughened to ensure a good grip on the material of the sack. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, one of the washers f is passed over the screwed stud g, and the strips a, b are then secured together by means of the nut h. The modification shown in Fig. 3 consists of a flexible metal strip a, b, which may be made up of two parts hinged together. The ends of the strip are secured together by passing the hinged bar k through one of the chain links i and then turning back the bar k as shown in Fig. 3<a>. The loose ring m is adapted to engage with the notched part l and thus to lock the bar k in its turned-back position.
Patent GB-190613200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syrens or like Sound Producing Devices.
Inventor: NORTHEY JOHN PELL
Filed: 1906-06-07
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 13,200. Northey, J. P. June 7. Sirens.-In sirens and like instruments having a reciprocating part such as are described in Specification No. 26,467, A.D. 1902, the reciprocation is effected by an alternating electric current. The head E' of the reciprocating piston E, working within the cylinder B, is formed with a part F which is magnetized by a direct current flowing through the coil G. The part F is arranged opposite the core I of a magnet K, through which alternating current passes. The piston E is thus attracted and repelled in synchronism with the alternating current. The lead E' of the piston works in the enlarged head B<1> of the cylinder, the lining B<2> of which has annular ports 1, 2, leading to the air space M, so arranged as to act as a cushioning-stop in the forward and return strokes, and to assist the reciprocation of the piston.
Patent GB-190614859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Belts for Power Transmission and the like
Inventor: MAGALDI GIULIO
Filed: 1906-06-30
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 14,859. Magaldi, G. July 3, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Belts and bands ; belt and band fastenings.- Relates to belts built up of strips, preferably of leather, arranged on edge and held in position by means of metal holders. In the belt shown in Fig. 1, the inner strips a are caused to undulate by means of non-elastic, preferably metallic, pieces b, the strips being fastened together by staple-like devices i, which are clinched in position and may be arranged so that they do not protrude beyond the sides of the belt. A series of bands, either of straight strips, as shown in Fig. 3, or of undulating &c. and straight pieces, as shown in Fig. 1, may be connected together and held in position by flat metal plate holders, which are built up of flexible side bars g clamped to plates f by bands h. These holders penetrate into each strip and are fixed in position by clinching the side bars g, as shown in Fig. 3. The belt ends may be joined by fasteners s, Figs. 3 and 4, hooked on to the metallic plates f in the spaces between the several strips. Another form of pivoted fastener, applicable where there are no spacings, is shown in Figs. 1 and 15. The arms n are passed over the transverse staples i, as shown in Fig. 1, and are closed together to the shape shown in Fig. 15, the staple shank then lying in the space m. A series .of these members in each end are then connected by a transverse pin passed through the holes o.
Patent GB-190615444-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Manufacturing Hollow Masts, Pipes, Hollow Piles, and other like Structures.
Inventor: SIEGWART HANS
Filed: 1906-07-07
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 15,444. Siegwart, H. July 19, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Moulding pipes, posts, &c.-Concrete or armoured concrete is laid and moulded in helical strips on a core 1, which is afterwards removed if the mast or the like is to be hollow. The drums 3, 4 supporting the band 2 on which the concrete is deposited before application to the core, and the core itself are at slight, but opposite, angles to the plane of the frame 6, and the machine travels on rails to form a continuous layer on the core. A drum 21 having radial ribs 23 is rotated step by step to allow concrete to fall from the hopper 19 on to the band 2, which is wound in two helical coils round the core 1. A roller over the drum 3 presses against the band 2, and a second roller 54 is pressed by a weighted lever against the portion of the band on the core. Weighted levers 41 keep the band taut. Chains or reinforcing bands 35 are wound off pulleys 34 and embedded in the concrete, which may be deposited in layers on the core, with longitudinal strengthening-rods or metal between the layers. The base 13 is mounted on a rotating frame so that the machine can be adjusted for making tapering posts &c.
Patent GB-190622244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Gauging of Air-Pressure in Pneumatic Tyres, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: ABRAHAM JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-09
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 22,244. Abraham, J. W. Oct. 9. Pressure gaugeR for pneumatic tyres. Relates to that form of apparatus in which the fitting carrying the gauge C is provided with a hollow screwed plug D<1>, which can be screwed into the valve socket after the valve has been removed and has also a socket E adapted to receive the valve after removal, whereby air can still be pumped through the valve into the tyre and the gauge remains permanently in communication with the air-tube. The invention consists in forming the fitting F, as shown, so that the gauge and its casing are entirely separate from the parts co-operating with the valve, and in arranging the socket for the valve in a projecting piece G which is externally threaded to receive the valve cover B<4>.
Patent GB-190629414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fire Alarm Systems.
Inventor: SCHOEPPE OSCAR
Filed: 1906-12-24
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 29,414. Sch÷ppe, O. Dec. 24. Annunciators for use in connexion with firealarm systems are so constructed that, when the disk A<2> falls, a local circuit is closed at L<2>.
Patent GB-190709894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Heel Pads for Boots and other Footwear.
Filed: 1907-04-29
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 9894. Gadsby, E., and Bibby & Baron. April 29. Heel protectors.-In revolving heel pads formed with recesses which receive circular securing flanges on a metal plate, a celluloid plate is used, formed in two parts, one of which is pivoted to the boot heel. As shown in Figs. 1 and 4, a celluloid plate a with a flange a<1> is fixed to the heel b, and a part c with a circular flange c<1> is pivoted to the heel. After the pad d is placed in position, the part c is fixed by a screw. The part c may be circular, or may cover the heel ; in the latter case, it is provided with a filling- piece g<1> of leather, rubber. &c. The pad d has an annular recess, which is formed by means such as a flanged metal, celluloid, &c. ring f attached to the pad by pins, if a leather pad is used ; if a rubber pad is used, holes are formed in the ring, and the rubber is forced through the holes before vulcanization and spread at the back. In a modified form, the pivoted fitting c is arranged to allow the pad to be inserted from the side of the heel.
Patent GB-190711435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Drain Valves for Draining Steam Cylinders, Steam Chests, Steam Pipes and the like.
Inventor: PATTERSON FRANCIS HENRY
Filed: 1907-05-16
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 11,435. Patterson, F. H. May 16. Valves closing with rush of fluid.-Relates to that type of automatic drain valves for steam cylinders, steam-chests, steam-pipes, and the like that are opened by spring influence and close under the pressure of the steam. The ball valve a, Fig. 1, is normally kept raised by the spring d, -which may be adjustable by being screwed on a threaded collar on the seating or otherwise. When the condensation water has been expelled by way of apertures g in a plate f, which closes the top of the cylinder e and is provided with a stud i, the space el, and the seat c, the steam passes through apertures h into the cylinder e and forces the ball a on to its seat c. The ball a remains held down so long as the steam acts on it. When the plug cock j is closed, the lower part b of the casing may be unscrewed for renewal or repairs. In a modification, Fig. 3, a disk valve k preferably fitted with a disk of woodite &c., below which is a plate of copper or other metal, is raised by a spring n, adjustable by a nut p, and is closed by the steam pressure acting on the piston m.
Patent GB-190712353-A (GB)
Title: Receivers for Wireless Telegraphy
Inventor: AUSTIN LOUIS WINSLOW
Filed: 1907-05-28
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 12,353. Austin, L. W. May 29, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Thermo - electric batteries. - As a receiving apparatus for electromagnetic radiation, a thermo-couple is employed consisting of a metal such as aluminium in light and adjustable contact with a metalloid substance such as tellurium, of high specific resistance. Fig. 1 shows a block 3 of tellurium, formed with a knife-edge, resting on a rod 1 of aluminium, which may be continually rotated by a motor. The heat produced at the point of contact when the oscillations are received causes a current to flow through the telephone 8 in the local circuit. The pressure between the parts 3, 1 is adjustable by means of the screw 5.
Patent GB-190712520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Building Hollow Concrete Structures.
Inventor: MCCOY JOHN HUGH
Filed: 1907-05-30
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 12,520. McCoy, J. H. May 30. Moulding structures in situ.-Relates to apparatus for building hollow concrete structures such as silos, cisterns, wells, &c. A frame 2, suspended at 4 from a crane &c., carries a working platform 3 and is provided with depending links 8 carrying concentric moulding frames 5, 6, the space between which is filled with concrete to form a wall. The moulds 5, 6 each consist of several members connected together by means of bolts 14, Fig. 4, passing through flanges 13, overlapping portions 15 being provided at each of the joints to prevent escape of the plastic material. In use, the apparatus is raised until the lower ends of the frames 5, 6 embrace the upper part of the wall, upon which they are clamped by tightening up the frame 6 and expanding the frame 5 by means of the bolts 14. Concrete is then run into the mould thus formed, and after it is set the frames are detached from the wall by expanding the frame 6 and contracting the frame 5, and the apparatus is raised for moulding a further portion of the wall. The frames 5, 6 are preferably lubricated by means of oil &c. before use, to prevent them from adhering to the moulded wall.
Patent GB-190715307-A (GB)
Title: Watch and Chain Protector.
Inventor: FRASER DONALD
Filed: 1907-07-03
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 15,307. Fraser, D. July 3. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel.-In a watch or like protector, the watch is attached to a snap-hook C at one end of the protector d, and the watch chain is attached to the part A of an 8-shaped link A B at the other end. The shank a of a button a<1> is passed through a hole in the " welt " of the pocket, through the part B of the link on the protector, and through the inner wall of the pocket. A washer b and split ring c serve for securing the device. The button may be made as an ornamental attachment to the vest.
Patent GB-190717435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Stretchers.
Inventor: WOOD HARRY
Filed: 1907-07-30
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 17,435. Wood, H. July 30. Stretchers. - A garment stretcher consists of two boards a, b, each provided w i t h a gripping- d e v i c e consisting of hinged boards c, d. Each board has a pad h, and means such as screws k and nuts m are provided for holding the garment after it has been gripped. When the garment is held at the top and bottom with the boards a, b inclined, the pins W are placed in a pair of suitable notches in the plates V, and the boards straightened o u t and held in this position by the plates V pivoted about the pins x passing between the board b and the plates y, or by bolts passing through the plates V into the board b. The pads h may be adjustably attached to the boards c, d, and the gripping device shown in Fig. 1 replaced by hinged slotted plates p engaging with a strip p placed across the boards, Fig. 3. Cam-rollers may also be used to grip the garment, the rollers s being eccentrically mounted upon an adjustable rod adapted to be inserted into either of the several holes in the brackets u, Fig. 6. The boards may be lined with baize, and the stretcher suspended by an eye z. Instead of boards, frames may be used the members of which are detachable, while any device may be used to hold the boards a, b in the same plane.
Patent GB-190720904-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Valve Spring Lifter
Inventor: BRADBURY JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-09-20
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 20,904. Bradbury, J. Sept. 20. Cramps; pliers.-A valve-spring lifter for internal-combustion engines comprises cranked levers a, b pivoted at c to a bridge-piece i and to links d, e, which also are pivoted at g to a screw bar f having on it a fly-nut h which may be connected to the bridge-piece. The bridge-piece is moved forwards and backwards, and therefore the ends of the levers are opened or closed according as the nut h is turned in one or the other direction. In a modification, the cranked parts of the levers are at an obtuse angle, and the links on the side opposite the fly-nut.
Patent GB-190722652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Saddles.
Inventor: SEFTON-JONES HERBERT
Filed: 1907-10-14
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 22,652. Jones, H. Sefton-, [Pneumatic Harness, Ltd.]. Oct. 14. Saddles, pads for. -The panels and air-pad receptacles in pneumatic saddles are arranged so that they are easily removable. Fig. 3 shows a military saddle w i t h the panels and pad receptacles removed. The fans 17 have slots 23 cut in them to receive the valve 24 of the pads, as shown in Fig. 4, which is a side view of one of the panels 19 and pads removed from the saddle. The burrs 18 have screwthreaded holes 27 to receive retaining- screws 28. The pads, receptacles, and panels are in one piece, and have pockets 21 for the fans 17, and flap pockets 22 for the burrs 18. Fig. 11 show the arrangement for a saddle having no burrs, in which case a pair of screw-threaded holes in the saddle-tree are provided, and a. pair of metal sockets 29 are sewn in the panel to secure the device to the tree. Where there are no fans, the method of attachment is as shown in Figs. 13 and 14, hooks 31 on the tree engaging in eyelets 30 in the rear ends of the panels and pad receptacles. The pneumatic pad receptacles have long slots 32 for the reception of the pads, which are made of rubber or other material and are shaped to correspond with the internal contour of their respective receptacles,
Patent GB-190727063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Collar Studs.
Inventor: TAYLOR JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-12-07
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 27,063. Taylor, J. W. Dec. 7. Neck-tie retainers; studs. -A stud having a round head is provided with an eye c, slightly smaller than the head, in which engages a hook e attached to the tie. In a modification, the eye is formed by a hole through the head of the stud. In another modification, the stud is formed with a small hook, and the eye is secured to the tie. A spring hook may be used when the eye is attached to the head of the stud.
Patent GB-190728769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Operating and Controlling the Stop Valves of Marine and other Engines
Inventor: BRAMWELL JOHN
Filed: 1907-12-31
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 28,769. Bramwell, J. Dec. 31. Starting and stopping; reversing.-The stop valve of a marme engine may only be opened by the engineer when the engine telegraph is at 'ahead' or 'astern,' and the engine may only be started in the direction indicated by the telegraph. The stop valve A is operated by a plunger G moving in a cylinder H, to which steam is admitted through ports T, T<1> by a valve 0, operated by a link R connected to the telegraph. When the telegraph is moved to 'ahead ' or 'astern,' the port T or T' is opened, and steam, admitted to the chest of the valve 0 by a pipe M, flows to the exhaust pipe N through a port in a valve P, also operated by the telegraph. If a valve Q is then operated by the engineer in the correct direction, the port in thevalve P is closed, and the plunger G is raised. In an emergency, the engine may be started in the direction against the telegraph by holding closed a valve U in the exhaust pipe N. The stop valve may be closed but not opened by an emergency hand-wheel K and lever J, acting on a collar or abutment on the valve spindle.
Patent GB-190802029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Separation of Gases of Different Densities, more particularly intended for Increasing the Proportion of Oxygen in Atmospheric Air.
Inventor: TAVERNIER ALPHONSE
Filed: 1908-01-29
Granted: 1909-03-01
Abstract: 2029. Tavernier, A. Jan. 29. Separators for gaseous mixtures.-The drum s of a centrifugal separator is freely suspended on a hollow part n, through which gas is led by a pipe g, centering being assisted by a weight w. The heavier gas passes out through openings v into a chamber q, the lighter gas being exhausted into a receiver p through other openings at the extremity of the hollow piece n. Relief valves t are fitted to both receivers. The piece n forms part of the driving-motor, the induced bobbins m being attached to it, while the inducing-bobbins l are mounted on the casing o.
Patent GB-190804240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Operating Railway Points or Switches.
Inventor: LAWRENCE CHRISTMAS
Filed: 1908-02-25
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 4240. Lawrence, C. Feb. 25. Levers.-To provide lost motion, the handle b, Fig. 1, of a railway-switch lever is made in two parts b<1>, b<2>, their relative motion being limited by crescentshaped arms b<3> ; the two parts are connected by a lug on the part b<1> inserted in a recess in the part b<2> and secured by a pivot or pin. To facilitate grasping the hand-lever in either position, it is bent to one side and provided with two handles h, h, Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190805266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swimming Appliances
Inventor: MEEKS ULYSSES SIDNEY GRANT
Filed: 1908-03-09
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 5266. Meeks, V. S. G. March 9. Swimming-appliances.- A swimming - appliance comprises a handle 10 with a gripping-pad 11, Fig. 1, having lateral projections 12, to which wings 16, 17 are attached by spring hinges 14 tending to keep the wings in their outward position. Flexible connexions 18,19 prevent the wings from opening too far. The wings are of sheet metal of a convex form as shown in end elevation in Fig. 3, and are provided with brace members 22. The appliance may be modified for attachment to the feet.
Patent GB-190808797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Road Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: CARMONT WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1908-04-22
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 8797. Carmont, W. E. April 22. Motor road vehicles ; traction engines.-A tractor and trailer comprise a combination of parts arranged so that the driver can steer the trailer in either the forward or backward direction from his steering- post. The front wheels of the tractor are driven and the rear wheels 5 are steered. The back axle 6 carries a frame 8 insulated on springs, the whole swivelling about a pin 9 when suitable steering-gear is operated from the steering-handle. The upper part 11 of the frame 8 is provided with a transom plate 12 having a projecting piece 13 connected to the trailer by the usual swivel connexion 16. The fore carriage of the trailer may be removed, the trailer being mounted directly on the transom plate 12, thus forming a six-wheeled vehicle. An ordinary tractor may be adapted for back steering, when connected to a trailer, by fitting the frame 8 to the front steering-axle and turning the vehicle round.
Patent GB-190809241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: JONES ADRIAN DENMAN
Filed: 1908-04-29
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 9241. Jones, A. D. April 29. Arc lamps, electrodes for. Flutings for holding chemicals round a carbon core, as described in Specifications Nos. 3060 and 17,781, A.D. 1907, are provided with projections, Figs. 1, 3, and 5, or are curved as shown in Fig. 2, or roughened, Fig 4, to retain the chemicals. According to the Provisional Specification, a thin outer shell of carbon may be formed round the flutings, to enclose the chemicals.