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Patent GB-190716653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means or Appliances for Linenising or Imparting a Linen like Finish to the Surfaces of Paper.
Inventor: WALLACE WILLIAM MORGAN
Filed: 1907-07-20
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 16,653. Wallace, W. M., and Wallace, C. G. July 20. Paper, treating to imitate textile fabrics.-In machines for imparting a linen appearance to the surface of paper, a short endless band of linen or like fabric is arranged on rollers within an outer and longer endless band, both passing through pressure rolls with the paper between them. Fig. 1 shows the shorter band d arranged within the longer band c, both bands passing round the lower roller a of the pressure rolls a, b. Thus a space is left between the bands for the piles of paper g being fed into and received from the rollers a, b. The paper may be in continuous webs arranged on rolls. Three or more linen bands may be passed round the roll a, in which case two or more webs of paper can be treated simultaneously. Fig. 8 shows a modification in which the linen bands are arranged in duplicate on both rollers a, b and the paper web ,q is passed between the two sets of linen bands. In this case, a better finish is given to the piper since a greater cushioning effect is obtained by having two linen bands on each side of the paper. The paper is finally passed through calendering- rolls, either combined with the above-described machine or in a separate machine.
Patent GB-190724790-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dynamometer.
IPC: G01L3/18
Filed: 1907-11-08
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 24,790. Craig, A. E. S., and Acer, Ltd. Nov. 8. Dynamometers; modifying scale of readings.- The brake-horse-power of a prime mover is tested by applying the flexible band of the pull-registering device and the friction pulley of the speed indicator to the fly-wheel, and combining the two resultant movements upon an indicating-dial. The disk a, mounted on the spring- controlled arms c pivoted to the lever e, contacts with the periphery of the fly-wheel d and drives a centrifugal governor g to actuate a lever h attached to the indicating-pencil j by a Bowden wire i. A cradle, attached to two arms l which allow of a limited movement, has a flexible band m adapted to adjust itself automatically to the periphery of the fly - wheel, and is connected to the spring balance r to indicate the pull on the wheel. The cradle receives its limited movement from the pinion o and the fixed rack n, the upper rack q being attached to the dial k by the rod s and giving the dial a motion corresponding to the variation in the pull. The combined movement of the dial k and the pencil gives the brake - horsepower, the dial being suitably graduated to read the result direct. The dial k may be replaced by a drum actuated by the pull device, the pencil being operated directly from the speed mechanism. In another form, which avoids crowding of the higher readings, the dial is made in the shape of a logarithmic spiral slot and is rotated by a rack and pinion moved by the cradle, the pencil being actuated from the speed indicator and caused to move in the slot in the opposite direction to that of the dial.
Patent GB-190727027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cues for use in Playing Billiards and like Games.
Inventor: JOHNSON ARTHUR THOMAS METCALF
Filed: 1907-12-06
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 27,027. Johnson, A. T. M., and Buckingham, A. T. Dec. 6. Billiards.-The tip 1 of a billiard cue is made preferably of hard india-rubber, and is formed with a cylindrical shank 2 which fits into a tip holder 3 made of metal or ivory. The holder screws on to a carrier 5, which is fixed to the forward end of the cue either by screwing or by means of a pin 7. The shank 2 is of such a length that its inner end abuts against the forward end of the carrier 5. The tip-holder 3 may also be attached to the carrier 5 by a bayonet-joint. The tip may also be made of leather, or of a leather head secured to an india-rubber shank ; or the head of a leather tip may be coated with india-rubber.
Patent GB-190727096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fire Extinguishing Means for Match-box Filling Machines and other Machines having Match-magazines
Inventor: ANDERSSON CARL REINHOLD
Filed: 1907-12-07
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 27,096. Andersson, C. R. July 15, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Automatic appliances; fire-extinguishing by steam, carbonic acid, gases, &c.-Relates to fire - extinguishing means for match-box filling and other machines in which matches are located in magazines. A pipe 4, communicating with a tank containing water, carbonic acid, steam, &c., has a mouthpiece 1, apertured at 3, in the magazine 2 at or near the place where fire is anticipated. A loop of thread 10 of combustible material extends from an arm 6 round a roller 12 and in front of the heads of the matches above the dividing-knives 9 in the magazine. If the matches catch fire at this point the thread is burned, a spring 7, or a weight &c.. opens the cock 5, and the water &c. prevents the fire from spreading over the magazine. A bell 8 on the spring 7 is rung on the release of the arm 6.
Patent GB-190727270-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Locking Nuts on Screw-bolts
Inventor: PIRDSCHUN ERICH
Filed: 1907-12-10
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 27,270. Pirdschun, E., and Hecht, E. Dec. 10. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Locking nuts. - A spring - actuated or gravity pawl 2 placed in a recess in the bottom of a nut 1 engages a wedgeshaped groove 4 in the bolt 3 to prevent the nut from unscrewing. There may be two grooves 4 on opposite sides of the bolt. A boring 5 may be provided in which a magnet may be inserted to raise the pawl from the groove 4. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 3509, A.D. 1898, No. 2038, A.D. 1901, No. 16,446, A.D. 1902, Nos. 6029 and 25,059, A.D. 1904, and No. 22,213, A.D. 1906.]
Patent GB-190809197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vehicle Shaft Coupling.
Inventor: BOCKEMEYER FRANK
Filed: 1908-04-28
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 9197. Bockemeyer, F. April 28. Fastenings, clamp. A vehicle shaft or tongue 9 is coupled to the axle by means of a pair of fixed jaws 2 and a pair of movable jaws 7 carried by a plate 1 fixed to the axle, means for operating the movable jaws and means for locking them in their closed position being provided. The jaws 2 have recesses 4 provided with outwardly projecting flanges 5 and vertical enlargements 3, these enlargements fitting into corresponding recesses in the jaws 7. The jaws 7 are pivoted to ears 6 on the jaws 2 and have recesses 8 provided with flanges 5<a> carrying cover-plates 10, which project over the flanges 5 when the jaws are closed and exclude dust. The jaws 7 are connected by a pin 11, which is coupled by a link 12 to an operating- lever 13 pivoted to a spring 14 carried by the plate 1. To lock the jaws in their closed position, the link 12 has an opening 15, which fits over a projection 16, whicb, in the construction shown, is formed on the spring 14. Lateral sleeves or collars 18 adapted to fit into the recesses 4 are secured to the shaft tongue 9 by a bolt 17 and are kept from rotating relatively to the shaft by projections 19.
Patent GB-190809211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Time-alarm Apparatus.
Inventor: MARSTON GEORGE ERNEST
Filed: 1908-04-28
Granted: 1909-04-28
Abstract: 9211. Marston, G. E., and Pope, A. April 28. Signals, timealarm.-In a clock for controlling the circuits of an electric time - alarm system, a cam A, Fig. 3, on the rear of the minute-hand arbor controls contact-springs C, D, so as to close the alarm circuits for a definite duration every half or quarter of an hour. The hours at which alarms are given are determined by plugging the terminals of the circuits from the different rooms &c. into sockets G, Fig. 1, arranged in a circle round the clock face and connected to radial contact-springs G, the inner ends of which are wiped by an arm F on the .twelve-hour spindle. The outer end of each plug is formed as a socket to take another plug in case an alarm is required at two places at the same time. Alternatively, the device shown in Fig. 3 may be used in conjunction with a rotating barrel having a spiral of contact-pins co-operating with a fixed row of springs connected to plugging-in sockets. The barrel may be geared to clock-work or driven by a spring under control of a "let-off" device or escapement, shown in Fig. 4, comprising a slide W which is reciprocated by a cam or the like on the minute arbor of a clock movement, and has an opening W<1> shaped to co-operate with a crank-pin O<1> on the last arbor of the train that drives the barrel J. The alarm bells are arranged to be readily removable and interchangeable, by constructing them with terminals which engage terminals on bell-boards. According to the Provisional Specification, the bell-circuits may be connected severally to a series of contact-bars arranged transversely to a series of bus-bars which are put in circuit in turn by the clock, and each contact-bar is provided with a sliding block having a spring, bolt, or other means to make contact with any of the bus-bars. Each block is arranged to be locked in place by a key, or the whole arrangement may be enclosed in a locked part of the clock case. Specifications No. 18,165, A.D. 1898, and No. 11,317, A.D. 1906, are referred to.
Patent GB-190809303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Tilting of Beer Barrels and the like
Inventor: EDWARDS ARTHUR RICHARD
Filed: 1908-04-29
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 9303. Edwards, A. R. April 29. Stands and tilters.-Tilters of the type that tilt the beer barrel &c. by the action of springs as the liquor is drawn off, and that are provided with means for preventing backward motion during stillaging, consist of two wooden or other frames a hinged at b. On the inner opposed edges, grooves c are made in the frames, in which the springs d are placed, so that the frames may close completely. Backward motion is prevented by means of a cam i, pivoted at j<1> to the upper member a and engaging with a block j attached to the lower member, so that as the upper member rises, the cam turns in a clockwise direction and locks the upper member in any position. A chain h limits the motion, and an over - balanced catch g automatically locks the tilter when closed.
Patent GB-190812455-A (GB)
Title: Method or Process of Producing Designs or Ornamental and Colour Effects on Textile Materials
Inventor: HUEBNER JULIUS
Filed: 1908-06-10
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 12,455. H³bner, J. June 10. Embossing ; printing fabrics.-Coloured designs or ornamental effects are produced on textile fabrics, particularly cotton fabrics, in such a way as to produce effects similar to woven patterns &c., the patterns being resistant to the action of washing. The fabric is mercerized with caustic soda &c., and may be bleached before or after this. While in a wet state the fabric is embossed with patterns or lines or other engravings in any known. manner, for example by engraved rollers, plates, blocks, &c. which may be heated. The fabric is then dyed with or without the use of mordants, and differences in shade are produced by the differential action of the dyes on the compressed and uncompressed parts. The differences in shade can be regulated by the depth of the engraved pattern, and by the pressure and heat &c. used. Colours such as alizarines, basic colours, indigo, aniline black, &c. may be used singly or in combination. The mordanting may be done after mercerizing, and the effects may be produced by applying the colours, mordants, &c. simultaneously with the embossing of the fabric ; or the embossed fabrics may be printed on either before or after drying by any of the known methods. According to the Provisional Specification the dyeing is not an essential part of the process.
Patent GB-190812645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes or Cases for Cigarettes and like Articles.
Inventor: RHEINBERG JULIUS
Filed: 1908-06-12
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 12,645. Rheinberg, J. June 12. Cigarette boxes and cases.-A box for cigarettes &c., provided with means for facilitating the withdrawal of single cigarettes, comprises a cardboard or like holder B sliding within a sheath A, a spring device C being provided to hold the two apart. The sheath A is provided with an ejectment stop E, the holder having a corresponding cut-away portion H and ejectment opening F. The cigarettes are urged towards one end of the holder by a spring-actuated lazy-tongs D, M constructed of cardboard, wood, &c., and elastic, and the end cigarette is ejected in part by pressing the holder into the sheath in the manner shown. In the form shown, the spring C consists of a strip of elastic stretched across the sheath parallel to the bottom, but an elastic cord having one end connected to the holder and the other to,the sheath, or a spring-actuated lazy-tongs similar to the one employed for pressing out the cigarettes may be employed.
Patent GB-190812654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Electric Lamps.
Filed: 1908-06-12
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 12,654. London Import Co., and Pordes, B. June 12. Portable batteries.-A battery B in a portable electric lamp is contained in a metallic case A, and provided at one end with strip terminals one of which C presses against the central contact of a lamp M carried in an insulated support G, while the other makes contact with the case A. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the circuit is completed by a spring lid N making contact with a wire R attached to the lamp-support G. In the form shown in Fig. 3, a spring strip is pressed against the lampsupport by a projection T operated by the lid or by hand. Contact may otherwise be made by pressing in the casing itself to touch the support G.
Patent GB-190815391-A (GB)
Title: Process for Manufacturing Nitrates.
Inventor: DYES WILHELM AUGUST
Filed: 1908-07-21
Granted: 1909-07-21
Abstract: 1 5 , 3 9 1 . Dyes, W. A., [Lehmann, J. F., (Firm of)]. July 21. Nitrates ; sulphates; ammonium and calcium salts; ammonia.-Nitrates, such as ammonium nitrate, are prepared by double decomposition from calcium nitrate obtained by fixing the nitrogen of the air, a small excess of ammonium sulphate being used whereby almost all the calcium sulphate is precipitated. The rest of the calcium sulphate may be removed by means of ammonium oxalate, and the excess of ammonium sulphate by means of barium nitrate or hydrate; in the latter case ammonia is set froe, which, according to the Provisional Specification, may be used to neutralize the slight acidity of commercial ammonium sulphate. According to the Provisional Specification, instead of sulphates, carbonates may be used for reacting on the calcium nitrate, a soluble sulphate or sulphuric acid being added to complete the precipitation.
Patent GB-190815740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Channel Lip Turning Machines.
Inventor: HOOPER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1908-07-24
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 15,740. Hooper, W. H. Dec. 2, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Channelling.-A channel lip-turning machine for operating on thin or low-grade stock has a rotary lip-turning tool acting in a channel cut diagonally towards the edge of the sole to turn the lip outwards, and a consolidating-means to compress the outer edge of the insole. A channel-guide, preferably carrying a lip-raiser, projects beneath the rotating tool to take the thrust of an adjustable spring-pressed feed-wheel. An adjustable stop fixed to the frame prevents the tool from leaving the channel after acting on the toe portion of the channel. The rotating tool 18, formed preferably with grooves 19, Fig. 3, is carried on a vertical spindle 17, rotated in bearings 15, 16 by a band passing round a pulley 20 fast to the spindle. Worm gearing 4, 5, 6 is also driven by the said band, to operate through a suitable clutch 10 a shaft 8 mounted in a sliding frame 7. A treadle-rod 11 is adapted to depress this frame against the action of a spring 13, which is compressed between a fixed stop-bracket 12 and the bottom of the frame. An adjustable stop 14 fixes the upward limit of the frame and with it the working position of a feedwheel and work-support 9 on the shaft 8, which maintains the work against the tool 18 and its associated parts. The work support 9 is depressed to insert the work. A channel-guide 23 may be employed extending into the channel 24, Fig. 3, beneath the tool 18, to take the thrust of the feedwheel and prevent damage to the surface of the channel. Such a channel-guide may have a recessed portion 26 to accommodate the base of the tool, and a lip-raiser formed on its forward edge to engage initially and lift the channel lip 31 to the tool 18. Adjustably fixed to the head of the machine, as by a screw and slot 34, is an inclined consolidatiogwheel 30, which bears upon the edge of the insole from the base of the channel lip outwards, tending to compress it to the level of the reinforcing material subsequently applied in the channel, though not in any sense "setting" the lip. A stop 32, adjustably fixed to the head, limits the "swing" of the insole as it changes direction at the toe, so preventing the tool from leaving the channel.
Patent GB-190817032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Covering Bottles, Jars, Tins, and other similar Vessels also for Closing Ends of Pipes.
Inventor: FOWLER GEORGE
IPC: B65D45/18
Filed: 1908-08-13
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 17,032. Fowler, G. Aug. 13. Stopper. - Bottles, jars, tins, or pipes and tubes are closed by covers A secured by spring clamps B which reach only partly across the cover. A washer of cork, rubber, asbestos, &c. may be used. Recesses F are made in the top of the covet and these may be varied in size and design, so that one or more clips may be used to secure the cover. The cover and the clip form a valve closure allowing gases and steam to escape at certain pressures which are regulated by the strength of the clip. Specification No. 2543, A.D. 1893, is referred to.
Patent GB-190820554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles and Stoppers
Inventor: PERCIVAL HENRY GEORGE
Filed: 1908-09-30
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 20,554. Percival, H. G. Sept. 30. Stoppers. - The neck of a poison bottle has two wedge-shaped recesses 3 which receive projections 5 formed on the stopper 4. A dummy stopper 7 fits into a recess 6 formed in the stopper 4. In use, if the dummy stopper be removed it is found that the liquid cannot be poured from the bottle and attention is called to its dangerous nature,
Patent GB-190823807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Switch Boards.
Inventor: STOTZ HUGO
Filed: 1908-11-06
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 23,807. Stotz, H. Nov. 6. Switchboards.-In order to avoid separately screwing terminals to a switchboard, the contactpieces a are inserted in vertical slots in prismatic blocks b of insulating-material, which are mounted on a rail b of iron, brass, or the like. The rail is attached to the board at each end by insulating- blocks d and screws e. At places where no contact-piece is required, an insulating-block g of suitable width is inserted and the joints between the blocks are filled in by forked wedges h ; or the blocks b may be provided with thumb-screws for the purpose of adjusting them on the rail. The conducting-wires are passed between every two blocks, notches being provided for the purpose.
Patent GB-190824031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Mechanism for Rotary Printing Machines.
Inventor: SMITH ERNEST
Filed: 1908-11-10
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 24,031. Smith, E. Nov. 10. Folding paper. - A rotary folding - device for a rotary printing-machine is carried by a rotating cylinder, and is rotated uniformly by a positively-driven gear-wheel loosely mounted on the shaft of the cylinder and engaging a pinion adjustably secured to the folding-blade holder. The arrangement allows the machine to be run at a greater speed. As shown, the paper passes from rollers M, M' between the folding-cylinder A and a cutting-cylinder B having a knife S coacting with a grooved block T in the cylinder A. After cutting, the paper is carried around by cam-actuated impaling-pins V, and is folded into rollers P, P<1> by one of two blades E actuated by pinions F. The blades are carried by a frame C attached to the cylinder A by bolts c<2> and adjustable relatively thereto by setscrews c'. The gear-wheels F are adjustably fixed to the blades E, which are freely mounted in the frame C, and the wheels F are rotated by a pinion G, which is positively driven by gearing H, J, K, L and is freely mounted on the shaft of the cylinder A. The blades E are provided with counterweights d, and are rotated uniformly through three revolutions for each revolution of the cylinder A.
Patent GB-190824759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Ignition Devices particularly for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HOUNSFIELD LESLIE HAYWOOD
Filed: 1908-11-18
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 24,759. Hounsfield, L. H. Nov. 18. Gas and like engines, igniting in. In mechanically-operated low-tension spark plugs wherein the insulated terminal is stationary and the earthed terminal reciprocates, the operating-means are arranged so that the spark may be advanced or retarded at will or cut out entirely. A spring J,- Fig. 2, acting on a two-armed lever H causes the latter to strike the spring-pressed terminal B, after a pin C on a rotating plate D or its equivalent has moved the lever and distended the spring J. By moving the lever and spring about a point above the moving terminal the variation in timing may be effected. A simple spring may replace the twoarmed lever or a rod carried by a shaft placed under torsion by the pin C may be used. Variation in the timing may be effected by moving the rod sideways parallel to itself or by turning it around the shaft to engage. a set of pins such as C on the rotating plate. With engines such as are described in Specification No. 19,663, A.D. 1908, having a moving piston in the upper part of the cylinder, a trigger O, Fig. 4, carried by such piston operates a lever P moving between two stops W, X, the former carried by au eccentric forming the adjustable means for the timing. The trigger in its downward movement closes the spark-gap, the rupture being effected by a spring U encircling the cap S ; a spring T between this cap and the moving terminal prevents injury to the spark points. In modifications of this arrangement the lever P is replaced by a spring moving between two stops similar to W, X ; or the lever P carries a second. spring-pressed lever 2, Fig. 6, with which the trigger O engages ; or a cranked arm carried by a member sliding in the cap and connected to the moving terminal through a spring is engaged by the trigger. The electric wiring is arranged so that there are two parallel circuits for earthing the current, one inside and the other outside the cylinder. The break in the external circuit takes place just before that in the inner, so that the surge due to the break may overcome any resistance at the internal sparking-points due to the accumulation of dirt. The moving sparking-terminal may be provided with a number of small grooves to form a packing. A mushroom-headed electrode may be used.
Patent GB-190828344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Shoes.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1908-12-29
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 28,344. Lake, W. E., [European Brake Shoe Co.]. Dec. 29. Brakes. - The transverse and longitudinal strands of wire netting A, embedded in the back of a brake shoe, are secured together at the intersections to prevent relative movement. In one form, the netting is passed between rollers, so that interlocking depressions are formed in the strands ; or the netting may be heated before being rolled, in which case the strands become welded together. In another form, the strands are secured together by soldering.