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Patent GB-190603493-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Necktie Fastener
Inventor: O'CONNELL JOHN
Filed: 1906-02-13
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 3493. O'Connell, J. Feb. 13. Neck-tie retainers.-A neck-tie fastener is made from two spring steel jaws a, a', Fig. 1, hinged at b and provided with teeth c on their inner edges. The jaws are fastened together by sliding the stud d in the keyhole slot e in the jaw a<1>, and then sliding it back in the similar but reversed slot f in the jaw a. The fastener is adjustably secured to the shirt front by means of the resilient double plate g, which embraces the jaw a', the series of projections h on the plate passing into a small hole on the jaw, thus holding the fastener at any desired point. A piece i of button-holed leather is fixed at the end of the plate g to be fastened to any of the studs on the shirt. In a modification, Fig. 4, the plate g is dispensed with, the retaining- device i being riveted to the jaw a. As shown in Fig. 4, the fastener is slightly cambered to lie evenly against the breast of the wearer.
Patent GB-190612169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators in which the Evaporation takes place by Means of the Immediate Contact of the Flame of a Liquid Fuel with the Water.
Inventor: HAUPTMANN JULIUS CARL
Filed: 1906-05-24
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 12,169. Hauptmann, J. C. May 24. Steam generation by direct contact of combustion products.-In that class of generator in which a flame burns in the water, the mixed steam and gases are superheated by contact with a wall g surrounding the fuel vaporizer. Perforations in a coil e leading from the steam space direct the steam &c. on to the wall g. The fuel and air supplied through the pipe a pass upwards through a spiral groove b and then downwards through a central passage c into the water ; the mixture is ignited at z. -
Patent GB-190620404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Gum or Caoutchouc and Methods of Producing the same.
Inventor: OLSSON ZACHARIAS
Filed: 1906-09-13
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 20,404. Olsson, Z. Sept. 13. India-rubber substitutes.-In the preparation of artificial gum or caoutchouc by the addition of chromates to gelatinous materials, a colouring- matter is added for the purpose of retarding the action of the light, thus preventing the premature hardening of the mass. In the example given, a solution of glycerine and calcium chloride is oxidized by means of chromate solution to which colouring- matter has been added in the proportion of from 0À4 to 1À5 per cent of the weight of glycerine used. Smoke black, cinnabar, red bolus, minium, ochre, ultramarine, and aniline colours are suitable colouring-matters.
Patent GB-190628882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-closing Stop Valves.
Inventor: BROMHEAD SAMUEL SIDNEY
Filed: 1906-12-18
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 28,882. Bromhead, S. S., [Cruickshank, F. W., and Hagstr÷m, A.]. Dec. 18. Valves closing with rush of fluid.-Relates to a valve attached at 1 to a boiler and adapted to be closed automatically if the steam-pipe 5 bursts. The valve stem 8 is provided with a piston 9 slightly larger than the valve 6, and a piston valve 21 is situated in a cylinder 15 adjacent to the main valve. The cylinder 15 communicates through a port 16 with the hollowed-out part 30 above the main valve-seat, through a port 17 with the space above the piston 9, and through a port 18 with the interior of the boiler. The threaded spindle 12 is normally set so that the steam pressure holds open the valve 6, and the piston valve 21 is set so that it covers the port 17. Should the steam-pipe 5 burst, the suction caused by the rush of fluid draws down the valve 21, thereby uncovering the port 17, whereby steam from the boiler flows to the space above the piston 9 and forces down the valve 6 and closes it. The part 30 guides the flow of the steam in a curved path past the mouth of the port 16 and prevents it from entering the same with its full force.
Patent GB-190700452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Starting Gear of Explosion Engines.
Inventor: LEHMANN ERNST
Filed: 1907-01-07
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 452. Lehmann, E. Jan. 18, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas and like engines, starting. In engines for motor road vehicles, compression is relieved at starting by bringing a ball g between the auxiliary exhaust cam b and a projection c on the valveactuating rod d. The ball g is carried by the rod h, and is connected by links and levers with the clutch member on the starting shaft, so that it is interposed automatically when the starting shaft is engaged with the engine shaft.
Patent GB-190702322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corsets.
Inventor: BARRON THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1907-01-30
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 2322. Barron, T. H., [Royal Worcester Corset Co.]. Jan.30. . Corsets are made with two pairs of adjusting straps or bands 4, 6, Fig. 1, across the lower front part, the straps 4 being united to the front section 1 of the corset, and the straps 6 to the respective hip sections 2. The straps are of angular shape, and are reduced in width at the free ends, where they are provided with buckles. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which the straps 4<a> are doubled back on themselves and buckled near the centre.
Patent GB-190703948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jelly and Soup Tablets.
Inventor: MARSDEN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-02-18
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 3948. Marsden, W. H. Feb. 18. Drawings to Specification. Jellies, table and like; soups.-Jelly and soup tablets are made with a hole or holes through them to facilitate solution. The tablets may be hollow. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 17,440, A.D. 1891, [Abridgment Class Oils &c.], No. 15,161, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Beverages], and No. 23,681, A.D. 1902, and No. 23,766, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Medicine &c.].]
Patent GB-190704794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tile Coating Machines.
Inventor: GOLDSMITH FREDERICK ERNST
Filed: 1907-02-27
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 4794. Goldsmith, F. E. Feb. 27. Enamelling. - Apparatus for coating tiles by means of a roller is constructed and arranged so as to prevent or lessen the formation of a rib or bead of surplus coating-material at the edge of the tile which last leaves the coating-roller. The carrying- off device, which may consist of an apron B, is arranged at such a distance from the coating-roller A that the rear end of the tile D, instead of being drawn tangentially off the roller, remains in contact with the roller after passing the highest part, and is finally withdrawn from the roller at an angle to the face of the tile, so that any bead which may be formed is pressed off the face on to the end edge. The position of the apron-roller C may be adjusted by means of a screw E. The coating- roller A comprises a hollow shell F of perforated metal, wire cloth, &c., mounted on a spindle G, its inner surface being in contact at the top with a fixed eccentrically-mounted segment H, so that spaces I, J are formed at the front and rear respectively of the highest, part of the roller. Thus at the part I, the coating-material is forced outwardly through the shell, while at the part J, it is free to move inwardly. The tile D thus leaves the roller at a part which is comparatively dry. Instead of forming the spaces I, J by means of a fixed segment H, fixed or rotating eccentric roller K may be employed, this roller, if rotating, having its axis at L, no spindle G in the shell then being necessary. If the fixed - segment or fixed roller is used, the coating-material may be delivered to the inner surface of the shell through a nozzle M at, or a little before the point of contact between the tile and the shell.
Patent GB-190706336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Stable Indigo White Preparations.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1907-03-15
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 6336. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. March 15. Dyes, artificial.-An indigo-white preparation is obtained by evaporating a solution of an alkali salt, or alkali salts, of indigo-white together with sulphite cellulose waste liquor in vacuo. The waste liquor must be neutral, or so nearly so that no indigo-white is set free. The alkali salts of indigowhite may be obtained, for instance, as described in Specification No. 25,889, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Bleaching &c.]. Specification No. 23,122, A.D. 1905, is also referred to.
Patent GB-190708706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Interrupters for Electric Circuits.
Inventor: SCHMIDT CHARLES
Filed: 1907-04-15
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 8706. Schmidt, C. April 15. Switches. - The driven shaft 9 of a mechanical interrupter is connected to the driving-shaft 10 by a coupling 16 arranged to provide a relative rotary movement between the two shafts, the alined shafts and the coupling being enclosed in a casing which is expanded between its ends to form a coupling chamber 6, and is made in two parts 2, 3, to permit of access to the coupling - mechanism. A device is mounted in and extends through the wall of the chamber 6 for operating the coupling- mechanism. The preferred form of coupling is of a known type, and comprises a sleeve 16, provided internally with two inclined spiral grooves 17, 18, Fig. 4, into which projects pins 27, preferably carrying square blocks 28, mounted on the shafts 9, 10 An external annular groove 19 engages with a forked lever 32, which is attached to a rocking shaft 31 mounted in and passing outside the casing, and operated by a lever. By giving a longitudinal movement to the sleeve 16, a relative rotary movement takes place between the shafts 9, 10, for example for varying the time of ignition in an internal - combustion engine. The upper end of the shaft 9 carries an arm 41 provided with a spring-pressed contact 43 which engages with fixed contacts 51. The contact 43 revolves in an oil vessel 39, and the pressure between it and the contacts 51 is varied by an adjustable screw 46 connected to one end of the spring 44. The primary circuit is earthed through the shaft 9 and casing 2, electric contact between them being made by a spring-pressed plunger 45. The arm 41 is rigidly attached to the shaft 9 by a pin upon the arm engaging with one of a number of holes in the disk 49, and is held down by a nut 15.
Patent GB-190710021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Can Openers.
Inventor: CASSARD HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1907-04-30
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 10,021. Cassard, H. J. April 30. Cans, opening.-The handle 1 has a hole 2 of even bore containing a squared steel &c. rod 4 with an offset 6 and piercing - point 7. A cylindrical portion 8 separated from the squared portion by a neck 9 permits the rotation of the rod when the neck is made to register with the opening 15. The plate 10 is formed with two blades 11, 12 arranged as shown, the.latter being provided with a guide 16. The rod 4 carries an opening-blade 18. In use, the point 7 serves as a centre, the side or top of the can being cut by one of the blades 11, 12 ; or the blade 18 may be used.
Patent GB-190711179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bearings for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: ABRAHAM JULIUS
Filed: 1907-05-13
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 11,179. Abraham, J. May 13. Oil retainers.-Relates to an arrangement of packing-rings for closing the lubricating-chamber of a wheel for motor-cars &c. The axle-box b is provided with shoulders b<1>, b<2>, and projects into a cup e, being retained by a packing-ring f and an annular disk g. A packing-ring h and a closing-disk i abut against the shoulder b<1>, and are secured to the cup e by bolts k.
Patent GB-190711605-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Infants Shirt or Garment.
Inventor: HUMPHRIS JOHN PROCTOR
Filed: 1907-05-17
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 11,605. Humphris, J. P. May 17. Shirts.-An infant's garment in the shape of a jacket has extended overlapping portions A, Fig. 1. Strips B of fabric are attached to the edges of these portions, one strip passing under a flap A and out through a slot D in the side of the garment; the other passes round the garment, and the two are tied at the back. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 16,833, A.D. 1894.]
Patent GB-190713425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Wood, Artificial Wood Boards, Planks and Beams.
Inventor: HENGERER KARL
Filed: 1907-06-10
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 13,425. Hengerer, K. June 10. Wood substitutes; wood, treating for preserving.- Relates primarily to an artificial wood which is reinforced by wooden bars or laths. The composition consists of 40 per cent magnesite, 20 per cent sawdust, peat dust, wood shavings, dried vegetable fibre, or the like, 8 to 10 per cent clay, 20 per cent magnesia salt, water glass, or the like dissolved in water, and 10 per cent stone dust. The laths, which are cast in the mass, are first coated with a binding-material composed of 3 parts china, clay, 2 parts magnesite, 2 parts asbestos, 2 parts French red lead, and 1 part lead oxide in oil. The structures are produced by pressing or rolling the reinforced mass. Thick roofing-paper may be cemented to the lower side by the above-described adhesive, and the upper face may be veneered while it is soft. The beams, boards, &c. may be impregnated with tar vapour, or hot fluid tar under pressure.
Patent GB-190717329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Air-supplying and Pressure-regulating Means for Air and Gas Mixing Apparatus.
Inventor: HALL EDWIN A
Filed: 1907-07-29
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 17,329. Hall, E. A. July 29. Mixing gases.-A mixing-apparatus for air and gas is provided with regulators for the air and gas actuated by the air pressure, and means for cutting off the gas if the air supply fails. The air is supplied by means of alternately-moving hydraulically-actuated pumping-bells, and passes thence to a pressure equalizer consisting of a floating weighted bell. Thence a pipe n leads to a casting o containing a cylindrical sliding valve actuated by a floating bell o<4> connected by a pipe o<8> to the airpipe on the delivery side of the valve o. The bell o<4> also actuates a valve r which controls the supply of gas. The supply of gas is also controlled by a cylindrical sliding valve attached to a weighted lever v, Fig. 17, normally supported by a catch x<2> in a lever x<1>, carrying a rod x<4> provided with a collar x<6> engaging with an arm x<5> attached to the bell of the air-pressure equalizer, so that, on the latter falling owing to the supply of air failing, the arm v falls shutting off the gas. The casings of the inlet valves of the pumping bells are made in two pieces c<2>, c<3>, Fig. 2, screwed together so as to give access to the valve. The casings of the valves between the pumping bells and the pressure equalizer are made in a similar way and provided with removable screwed caps.
Patent GB-190721302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Variable Speed Gear Mechanism.
Filed: 1907-09-25
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 21,302. Taylor, G. F., and All Speed Gear Syndicate. Sept. 25. Driving-mechanism.-Relates to variable-speed gearing for cycles &c. of the kind in which planetpinions are connected by one-way clutches with their hubs, which hubs carry pins engaging an adjustable eccentric cam. The driving-spindle a in the bottom bracket of the cycle carries arms g<1> carrying the hubs x connected to the planet-pinions y by free-wheel clutches f. Other arms g<1> may be connected together by rivets o. The hubs carry pins m engaging a circular track j carried by a ring i which is pivoted on a stud k moving in a slot in the frame. A cam p bearing on the stud k is adapted to be rotated by a wire, chain, or rod, as shown in Fig. 3, so that the eccentricity of the track j and thus the velocity of the driven sunwheel, gearing externally with the planet-pinions, are varied. When two planet-wheels only are used, they may be so placed that the gear increases at the beginning of the downward stroke of each pedal.
Patent GB-190721848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Distributing Solids in a Broken or Divided State on Road and like Surfaces.
Inventor: HINES JOHN
Filed: 1907-10-03
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 21,848. Hines, J. Oct. 3. Paving-materials, laying down and spreading.- Relates to a machine for spreading sand &c. uniformly over road surfaces, especially those that have been just tarred. The distributing-device is placed at the side of the machine so that the road wheels are not drawn over the newly tarred surface, and may consist either of an endless apron, of a cam-operated spring throwing-device, or, as shown in Fig. 1, of a shaking tray B adjustable in length and mounted on runners b<2> working in tracks b<3>. The tray B is reciprocated by a connecting-rod and crank b<4> driven by gearing from the axle of the rear road wheels. The sand is delivered to the shaking tray B by an endless conveyer C from the bottom of the hopper-shaped receptacle A.
Patent GB-190722803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Hat and Coat Hooks and Connections for Cloak Room Fittings.
Inventor: WALKER ROBERT BURLEY
Filed: 1907-10-16
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 22,803. Walker, R. B. Oct. 16. Hooks.-Relates to hat and coat hooks and connexions consisting of vertical standards connected by rails on which the books are fixed at intervals, the object being to dispense with drilling, screwing, and riveting. Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section of a rod c carrying a hook a, and secured into a connecting piece b carried by the standards. The various pieces are connected together by tapered rings d, which are split longitudinally or made in two or more parts. A tablet e, shown formed with a taper shank, may rest in a slot in a projection on the top of the hook a. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 4922, A.D. 1902.]
Patent GB-190723669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generator Alarms and Damper-controlling Devices for use in connection with Steam Engines.
Inventor: COTTON LAWRENCE
Filed: 1907-10-26
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 23,669. Cotton, L., and Suthurst, J. Oct. 26. Switches.-The governor of a steam engine is arranged to complete electric circuits by which the furnace damper is closed and an alarm sounded when the speed is too high, and an alarm alone is sounded when the speed is too low. The governor lever 3, pivoted to the bracket 4, carries contacts 5, 8, which are connected to one pole of a battery or dynamo 7. Spring - pressed contacts 10, 11 are connected to the other pole of the dynamo, the former through the bell 13A and the coils of the electro-magnet 14, and the latter through the bell 13. When the speed rises above a certain point, circuit is completed by the contact 5, the alarm 13<A> is sounded, the electromagnet 14 is energized, and the valve 18 supplying steam to the damper motor 20 is opened. When, on the other hand, the speed falls to a certain minimum, circuit is completed by the contacts 8, 11, and the bell 13 is rung.
Patent GB-190727065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Anson-Deeley System of Gun-lock Action
Inventor: ENGLAND HENRY LUDLOW
Filed: 1907-12-07
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 27,065. England, H. L., [trading as Holloway & Co.]. Dec. 7. Breech actions, drop-down barrel.-In the Anson- Deeley gun-lock action system, the lifter b, according to this invention, is made as an integral part of the body a of the gun-lock action. Figs. 1 and 4 show the invention as applied to the body of a double-barrel drop-down gun. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 19,395, A.D. 1890, and No. 6094, A.D. 1892.]
Patent GB-190727785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Couplings
Inventor: LEWIS ARCHER
Filed: 1907-12-17
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 27,785. Lewis, A. Dec. 17. Couplings, automatic and non-automatic.-In a link-and-hook coupling for railway vehicles which is adapted to be operated by hand from the side of the vehicle or to be set for automatic action, a carrier 7 pivoted to the draw-hook at 6, supports a link 10 pivoted at 9, the pivot 9 being extended so as to engage an arm 18 secured upon a cross shaft 13 having handles 14 adapted to engage with brackets 17. These brackets 17 are formed with slots 15, and also with stops 16, these stops serving to prevent the link and carrier from falling below the draw - hook. When the handles 14 lest in the slots 15 in the brackets, the carrier is raised out of action, the link 10 being prevented from swinging backwards by a stop 11 fixed to the vehicle. The coupling is supported for automatic action by the engagement of an arm 19 on the shaft 13 with a stop 20 formed on an arm 21, which is pivoted at 23 and pressed by a spring 25, the arm 19 being released as the vehicles come together by the engagement of a bar 27 on the opposing vehicle with the tail 22 of the arm 21.
Patent GB-190728298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extensible Tables.
Inventor: MAUTNER STEPHAN
Filed: 1907-12-23
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 28,298. Mautner, S. Dec. 23. Tables.-A table for use as a writing or drawing table comprises a pedestal portion a, a base b, and a top c, connected together by parallel-motion links d pivoted on bolts 1, 2, 3. When the top c is drawn back by a handle g from the contracted position in which it rests on the pedestal a to the position shown in Fig. 2, the pedestal is simultaneously raised to the height of the top c in its previous position. Sockets f are provided to receive the bolts 1, 2 when the pedestal is resting on the base b. A pin i may be provided to lock the drawers j in a known manner, as long as the top c rests on the pedestal a.
Patent GB-190803031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stringed Musical Instruments.
Inventor: LOWE WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-02-11
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 3031. Lowe, W. Feb. 11. Pianofortes ; violins &c. ; banjoes &c. ; instruments with sonorous strings.-A tuning- pin for use with pianofortes, violins, banjoes, &c. comprises a peg h having a continuation m which is screwed with a coarse thread, a collar i which fits loosely over this thread, and a screwed portion j which serves to lock the collar and tuning-pin in position. In Fig. 8, which shows a tuning-pin for a pianoforte, the collar i, which presses against an enlarged portion h<3> of the peg h, is screwed into the wood of the piano framing, a lock-nut j with a projection j<2> to which the wire is attached being provided. When the pin h<2> is rotated by means of a key, the look-nut j is screwed against the flange i<2> of the collar i, thereby locking itself. As applied to a banjo or violin, the lock-nut j is made as a thumb-piece, and the flanged collar i is replaced by a smooth tapered collar against which an adjustable distance-piece, extending between two adjacent pins, is locked by the action of the thumb-piece. The distance-pieces may be dispensed with, a serrated washer being placed between the thumb-piece and collar. Specification No. 1190, A.D. 1903, is referred to.
Patent GB-190806343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chucks.
Inventor: HERBERT ALFRED
Filed: 1907-03-22
Granted: 1908-05-22
Abstract: 6343. Herbert, A., and Vernon, P. V. March 22, 1907. Ch ucks.- The jaws F are adjustably fixed by bolts G to the jaw slides D, which are kept in place and guided by sector plates H, secured by bolts J to the chuck k body, the sector plates having shoulders which fit over projections K on the jaw slides.