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Patent GB-190615993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Road-making
Inventor: JOHNSTON ROBERT
Filed: 1906-07-14
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 15,993. Johnston, R. July 14. Asphalt paving.-In a method of road making or repairing, a waterproof surface is obtained which does not produce much dust. The foundation is levelled and served with a layer of hot tar or oil and pitch, above which is laid a matrix of ground stone, trass, Portland cement, or lime, mixed with boiling tar or oil tar or pitch. The ordinary metalling is laid on the matrix and the surface is finished with a second layer of matrix, as above, or-it is coated with tar and finished with a dry matrix of the same ingredients. The whole is rolled until the matrix enters the interstices of the metalling. In bad weather, the metal may be oiled prior to being laid between the layers of matrix.
Patent GB-190626188-A (GB)
Title: Improved Imitation of Chamois Leather and Process for the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1906-11-19
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 26,188. Howorth, F. W., [Oesterreichische Pluviusin Akt.-Ges.]. Nov. 19. Paper, coating. - Imitation chamois - leather is produced by covering a backing, coated with an adhesive, with very finely divided cork, to which may be added fine fibrous material such as velvet fibres. The backing may consist of fabric, fleece, paper, &c., or of several layers of fleece united by the adhesive.
Patent GB-190705407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting Dogs and the like Appliances.
Inventor: BUXTON JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1907-03-06
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 5407. Buxton, J. T. March 6. Lifting - dogs specially suitable for raising heavy metal plates, such as boiler or armour plates, are provided with means to prevent disengagement of the load from the jaws due to vibration or to slackening of the hoisting-chain. Fig. I shows the invention applied to the type of dog in which both gripping-jaws d are adapted to slide relatively to the framework, and thereby increase the grip on the load automatically. The dog comprises an inverted U-shaped frame having converging limbs and also provided with a hole j for attachment to the lifting-mechanism. The jaws are serrated to grip the object, and are maintained in the gripping position when the hoisting-chain is slackened by keys k inserted in slots in the framework. In some cases, the keys may be used to force the jaws into the gripping position. Studs g, passing through flanges at each side of the jaws, enter shallow slots h in the framework and prevent the jaws from becoming detached therefrom. When the dogs are employed to raise objects of varying thickness, packing-pieces may be inserted between one jaw and the load. In applying the invention to screw dogs, one jaw is advanced by a screw as shown in Fig. 5, while the other jaw is slidably mounted to tighten the grip automatically as previously described.
Patent GB-190711356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mechanical Piano-Players and like Instruments.
Inventor: MARSHALL PERCY EDWARD
Filed: 1907-05-15
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 11,356. Marshall, P. E. May 15. Automatic instruments.-Expression-controlling means for pneumatic piano-players and the like comprises a hand-lever which directly varies the tension in a spring acting upon a pneumatic in communication with the lowtension vacuum chamber and thus balancing the vacuum in the playing pneumatics against the tension of the spring. In the arrangement illustrated, the hand-lever 5, Fig. 1, is connected to a lever 1 to which a spring q is directly attached and another spring q<1> may be attached through a flexible connexion. Both springs are attached to the movable side of the pneumatic o, to which is also connected by a link t, Fig. 3, a valve r pivoted at s inside the pneumatic. The valve r controls the passage from the high-tension vacuum chamber l to the low-tension chamber e, of which the pneumatic o forms a part. The vacuum chambers a, b for the bass and treble pneumatics communicate with the chamber e through passages c, c<1> and non- return valves 21. The communication of the chambers a, b with the chamber l through pipes d, d<1> is controlled by valves i, i<1> operated by the tune-sheet and by valves g, g<1> operated by means of valves 12, Fig. 1, and handlevers 13. The valves i, i<1> form part of the usual melody-accenting devices. The lifting of the valve g admits atmospheric air from the space 20 into the chamber f, and depresses the valve i and admits air through the pipe d to the chamber a. Communication with the main suction chamber is cut off by a valve n during rewinding.
Patent GB-190711428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cycle and like Lamps.
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
Filed: 1907-05-16
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 11,428. Lucas, H., and Jackson, G. H. May 16. Velocipede lamps.-The oil reservoir b of a cycle, or like lamp is provided with means for securing it to the lamp body. The sliding bolt a with a catch piece a' and thumb-piece a<2> is forced outwards in the case e by a spring d, the case e fitting closely in an oil-tight recess f of the base, and being secured therein by a boss e<1> engaging with a hollow f<1>. To insert the reservoir b, the projecting tongue h is fitted into the slot c<1>, and on pressing the reservoir upwards the catch-piece a<1> is forced back, and then engages a beaded edge in the lamp body c. A pin g in the case e limits the outward action of the spring d.
Patent GB-190711833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steering Mechanism for Automobile Torpedoes, Submarine Vessels and the like.
Filed: 1907-05-21
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 11,833. Whitehead Torpedo Works. and Dodd, F. W. May 21. Gyroscopic apparatus is driven by compressed air, which is led by passages C', c in the outer gimbal ring C to a nozzle E, and is then discharged against peripheral recesses A<1> on the gyroscope A. A curved slot b is provided in the inner gimbal ring B where the nozzle E passes through, so that the nozzle may not interfere with the pivotal freedom of the ring B. Automatic means ensure the correct position of the device when at rest. Loose balls a' in radial races a fly outwards when the gyroscope spins, and the wheel A as a whole is symmetrical ; when the wheel is at rest, however, the balls assume the position shown in Fig. 1 and bring the wheel A to a vertical plane. The correct horizontal alinement is obtained by means of a light spring C<2> attached to the ring 0 at one end and to the frame at the other end. The usual spring devices may be used in conjunction with the above.
Patent GB-190713826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Window Sashes.
Inventor: AUSTIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-06-14
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 13,826. Austin, W. June 14. Windows, swivelling sliding. The sash cord on one side of each sash is knotted, and is held in a recess k behind a plate i in the sash stile. The sash stile on the other side of the sash is rabbeted and provided with hooks f, which engage with eyes e fitted in recesses, in a correspondingly rabbeted sliding stile b<1>, to which the other sash cord is attached. In order to hold the sliding stiles stationary when the sashes are lifted to disengage the hooks f and eyes e, hinged stops g are fitted in the staff bead and in the outside lining. When the sash and sliding stiles are disconnected, the sash can be turned into the room for cleaning &c. ; in this position it is supported by two hooks on the frame, one of which engages a recess n in the sash stile, and the other a pivoted plate p which is turned down clear of the cord groove when it is required to detach the cord from the sash.
Patent GB-190714053-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Collapsible or Folding Rack, Frame, Stand, or the like.
Inventor: ZIMMERLI OSCAR
Filed: 1907-06-18
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 14,053. Zimmerli, O. June 18. Toilet stands.-Relates to a collapsible rack, frame, or stand, which may be used as a toilet tidy to support tooth and nail brushes &c. The frame consists of two uprights B connected together by two cross-stays G, H, pivoted together at the centre, opposite ends of each stay having pivoted and sliding connexions respectively with opposite uprights. Folding tray-supporting &c. arms C, D, E, F may be pivoted so as to fold up within the uprights, which may be made of the shape shown by bending strips of metal. The lower arms E, F form feet and may have rear extensions e, f to increase the stability of the stand. Celluloid &c. trays 0, P may be used of such a size and shape that they fit into one another and receive the frame when folded up, so as to enable the whole to be carried in the pocket or a bag.
Patent GB-190720106-A (GB)
Title: Improved Weighing Machine.
Inventor: KLAUSER HENRY OTTO
Filed: 1907-09-09
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 20,106. Klauser, H. O., [Kraemer's Patent-Registrirwaagen Ges.]. Sept. 9. Printing-apparatus combined with weighing-apparatus.-The weight is indicated and printed after a coin has been inserted. The load on the platform acts by means of levers of ordinary construction on a pendolum-lever d which is connected to a lever e. This lever carries a pivoted indicating- pointer g, to which is attached a weighted roller h bearing on a curved piece i so that the pointer becomes visible through the aperture f when the piece i falls into the dotted position. This occurs when the lever l is weighted by the coin, after which the lever engages a spring-pressed pawl. Contact is also made at p, the armature s is attracted, and the spring-pressed type t is forced against the lowest ticket in the pile v. The type wheel is operated by a rack w, which bears, by means of a shoulder x y, on the pendulumweight 1. When the coin has fallen some distance down the coin-shoot, it causes contact to be made at 5, the armature q is attracted, and a stop thereon removed from the path of a pivoted lever 10, which is thrust aside by a clock-work-driven disk 12. The disk operates a rod attached to an ejector 15, which delivers the printed ticket.
Patent GB-190725392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mosquito and like Screens or Nets for use in conjunction with Deck and other Seats or Chairs.
Inventor: LAWN CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1907-11-15
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 25,392. Lawn, C. H., and Alder, A. R., [trading as Lawn & Alder]. Nov. 15. Chairs ; seats.- A portable mosquito or like screen or net d, Fig. 1, is in the form of a bag of rectangular cross-section, and when not in use, can be folded up beneath, and removed with the canopy c of a deck or other seat or chair, as shown in Fig. 3. The screen or net d has its upper part d<1> and sides secured to the roof c', and is provided with pockets d' to engage uprights b<1>, which are pivoted to the leg extensions b and when not required, may be folded down or removed. Entrance to the interior is effected through a slit d' in the lower part d<2>, which is secured at f to a flap g attached to the roof c' at h. The tent when folded is enclosed by the flap g, which is fastened preferably by buckles c<2> engaging straps c<3> on the canopy.
Patent GB-190726340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Albums, Portfolios, and the like
Inventor: WEBB ALFRED JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-11-28
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 26,340. Webb, A. J. Nov. 28. Picture and like mounts. -An album, portfolio, or the like, more especially for holding disk records of sound-reproducing machines, has pocket -like leaves consisting of three sheets a separated from one another by cardboard or like insertion strips d along the side edges, and also, if desired, along the back edge. Wire clips or staples e and a linen binding are preferably employed for holding the sheets together, in addition to gumming &c. The leaves are attached to one another and to the back of the case by suitable guard strips f. The outer sheets of each leaf have each a central aperture b and a gap c, and have their edges flush or nearly flush with those of the case. An index and a fastening-device are arranged on the case.
Patent GB-190802685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receivers for Wireless Telegraphy.
Inventor: FESSENDEN REGINALD AUBREY
Filed: 1908-02-06
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 2685. Fessenden, R. A. Feb. 8,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Wireless telegraphy.-Electric oscillations disturb the balance between two paths in a vacuum tube containing helium or similar gas, and cause a luminous discharge to occur across a now path. The luminous signals may be caused to fall on a selenium cell or bolometer, and operate a bell or galvanometer. The potential difference between the terminals 14, 16 is maintained slightly greater than that between the termioals 14, 15, by means of connexions on the resistance 18, which is connected across the alternator 17. A discharge then takes place between the terminals 14, 16, but, on receipt of oscillations by the antenna 11, a luminous discharge occurs between terminals 14, 15. This discharge may be observed directly ; or, its effects may be concentrated by the screen 38 and lens 29 on to the selenium cell or bolometer 30, to ring the bell 31 or deflect a galvanometer. The terminals may be heated by means of a coil 32 supplied by a battery 26 and surrounded by a reflector 33. The terminals 15, 16 may be coated with an oxide of calcium, strontium, or barium ; or, if mercury terminals are used, a little metallic calcium, potassium, or sodium may be added. The terminal 14 is made very small and of iridium.
Patent GB-190806227-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a New Pharmaceutical Compound from Casein
Filed: 1908-03-20
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 6227. Knoll & Co. March 28, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Samples furnished under Section 2 of Patents &c. Act, 1907. Albumose compounds.- Compounds containing arsenic, iron, and phosphorus are prepared by treating the solution obtained in the artificial digestion of casein with pepsin hydrochloric acid, after concentration, (a) either first with a solution of arsenic acid or other arsenic compound, such as arsenious and metaarsenic acids, and then with a solution of an iron salt, such as iron ammonium alum ; (b) or first with alcohol, and then, after dissolving the precipitates in water, with arsenic compounds, and subsequently iron salts. The compounds can be used therapeutically, and as they are insoluble in acids and therefore in the juices of the stomach, they cannot trouble the stomach, and are only completely absorbed in the alkaline intestinal liquid.
Patent GB-190811548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps and Fluid-actuated Motors
Inventor: WILLIAMS HARVEY DANIEL
Filed: 1907-06-15
Granted: 1908-07-15
Abstract: 11,548. Williams, H. D. June 15, 1907. Revolving - cylinder pumps; stroke, varying.- Relates to motors and pumps of the type in which a number of cylinders rotate against a stationary valve plate and are fitted with reciprocating pistons the stroke of which can be varied by altering the inclination of a swash-plate relatively to the axis of the shaft, and consists in means for maintaining the piston-rods permanently parallel to the axis. A casing 1, Fig. 1, is closed at the end by a valve plate 2 against which work the cylinders 12 ; these are keyed upon a shaft 4 in such a manner that they may move lengthways of the shaft and also rock slightly. The ports 12<a> at the ends of the cylinders are pressed against the valve plate by a spring 15 abutting upon a guide 16 fixed upon the shaft. The pistons 17 are loosely connected to piston-rods 18 which reciprocate on ball bearings mounted in the guide 16, and are rigidly connected to yokes 21 sliding on the shaft 4. The yokes 21 also carry brace-rods 23 mounted in alinement with the piston-rods 18 and working on ball bearings in the guide 24. The adjacent ends of the rods 18, 23 are concave and fit the ball segments 27 carried by the rivets 29 and sleeves 28, Fig. 4, mounted in apertures 30<a> in the swash-plate 30. The apertures 30<a> are made large enough to allow the rivets 29 sufficient play to enable the inclination of the swash-plate to be varied while the rods 18, 23 remain at the same distance from the axis of the shaft. The swashplate has tapered edges supported on two rows of balls 31 running in a tilting box 32, fulorumed on the casing 1 and adjustable by means of a toothed sector outside the casing. In order to enable the yokes 21 to be mounted in position, the corners of one of them are cut off.
Patent GB-190813242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Adjustment Mechanism for Microscopes and other Apparatus.
Inventor: LUCAS KEITH
Filed: 1908-06-22
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 13,242. Lucas, K. June 22 Microscopes.-A friction-roller device is used instead of the ordinary rack-and-pinion mechanism employed for adjusting microscopes and the like. The microscope tube is guided by a support B and is provided with h a guide - bar A<1> against which a roller C provided with a groove C<1> is pressed by springs D secured to the support. The springs are indented at D<2> to form a bearing for the spindle C<2>. In a modification, the spindle is rigidly supported at one end by a bridge-piece E having a spherical recess into which takes the rounded end C' of the spindle. Instead of the roller being grooved it may engage with a grooved rod.
Patent GB-190822410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Alarm Installations.
Filed: 1908-10-22
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 22,410. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Oct. 22. Indicators or annunciators. -Re-. lates to street-call fire-alarm installations in which signals can be transm i t t e d normally over a complete metallic circuit, but on the occurrence of a fault can be transmitted over an earth return circuit, the necessary change in the connexions at the central station being effected by a commutating-appliance associated with the drop-indicator that indicates the fault. The armature a, Fig. 1, of the line-relay b is normally attracted, and a catch c on it retains the normal drop-indicator N in the horizontal position, but the catch d does not retain the fault indicator L. When the line-current is interrupted, the drop N is released, and after the signal has been received, the drops are raised to the horizontal position by the handle e. If the signal is not due to a fault, the armature a will be again retracted, and will retain the drop N but not the drop L. If, however, the interruption of the current is due to a fault, the armature a will remain retracted, and will retain the drop L but not the drop N. The rear ends f, g of the drops control sets of contact-springs.
Patent GB-190824817-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cover for Music and the like.
Inventor: WELLER FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-11-18
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 24,817. Weller, F., and Weller, W. Nov. 18. Drawings to Specification. Bookbinding.-A cover, chiefly designed for loose music, consists of a sheet of paper or the like folded in the form of a portfolio and is provided with projecting flaps at the edges, which are folded over the back sheets of the music &c. The whole of the inner surface of the cover and the flaps is coated with an adhesive substance which is moistened before applying the music, the cover and music being then pressed so as to adhere together.
Patent GB-190901224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaking Barrels for Cleaning, Polishing and like Purposes.
Inventor: WALKER GILBERT THOMAS
IPC: B24B31/02
Filed: 1909-01-18
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 1224. Walker, G. T. Jan. 18. Rumbles, tumbling - barrels, and the like. - A tumbling or shaking barrel, for treating small metal articles, is constructed with an internal heater which is adaptable for use either with electric heating elements or with steam or other heating-fluid. The barrel a is provided at either end with detachable centre-plates c, eich extended to form a hollow spindle c<1>, which is mounted in suitable bearings. A long, relatively stationary, tube e passes through these spindles and supports a cylindrical casing b<1> which contains electric heating- elements supplied with current by cables running along the tube e and connected to the terminals e'. The tube e may be adapted for leading in steam or other heating fluid to the chamber b<1>. A similar device may be applied to open-topped or other inclined or gyratory barrels.
Patent GB-190902718-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Moistening Stamps, Labels and other Gummed Articles.
Inventor: HUZEK JOSIP ANTHONY
IPC: B43M11/04
Filed: 1909-02-04
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 2718. Huzek, J. A. Feb. 4. Damping-appliances, hand.-The cover a of a glass, earthenware, or like cup b is provided with two slots d, e for the reception of a strip of felt c, the free ends of which dip in water in the cup. In a modification, the device is made in one piece and is provided with a filling- orifice. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 21,463/92 and 1227/01, [both in Class 146, Writing-instruments &c.].
Patent GB-190903940-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Manufacturing Goods from Rubber, Ebonite or Vulcanite
Inventor: IMMISCH OTTO CLAUDE
IPC: C08J11/10
Filed: 1908-02-18
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 3940. Immisch, O. C. Feb. 18, 1908. Moulding india-rubber.-In a process for manufacturing articles from waste rubber, vulcanite, &c., the disintegrated materials are subjected under pressure in a mould to a temperature of 220-280‹ F., and further pressure is then applied to shape the finished article. The article is allowed to cool while the temperature is maintained, and the mould is then re-heated and allowed to cool.
Patent GB-190911182-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Retaining Trunk-lids and other Hinged Members in the Desired Open or Partially Open Position.
Inventor: GALLEY JAMES GEORGE
IPC: A45C13/34
Filed: 1909-05-11
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 11,182. Galley, J. G. May 11. P i v o t adjustments.-Trunk lids, desks, windows, &c. are held in any desired open position by means of an automaticallyoperating frictional gripping-device consisting of a flexible arm secured at one end to the lid engaging rigid pins secured to the trunk &c. As shown, a resilient arm a is attached to the lid &c. b by means of a screwed plate a<1>, and the arm pass s between pins d on a plate d<1> screwed to the trunk &c. The pins d serve to grip the arm a to hold the lid b in any adjusted position. The spring a preferably slides in a sheath e in the trunk &c., and is formed with a stop at the end as to limit its movement. The pins d, or the plate d', may be adjustable to control the grip, and the arm a may be secured to a hinged socket on the lid.