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Patent GB-190607882-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Table Game of Golf.
Inventor: DAVIES SAMUEL JAMES
Filed: 1906-04-02
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 7882. Davies, S. J. April 2. Games imitating golf.-A game imitating golf is played on a table a covered with baize &c., marked with a dark border, inside which is arranged a raised boundary b. A number of apertures d, which lead to nets c and can be opened or closed, are formed in the boundary. The apertures dare designated " gates," and spaces h in front o f them ' squares ". Central spaces j are called "parks," and apertures k with nets c opposite these are termed " palaces." Wooden or other balls are driven one from the space j by means of a spring gun, hammer, or golf club, and after the ball has been driven through an aperture k, it is again started from one of the spaces j, and driven through the various "gates," and into cups arranged in india-rubber or wooden rings l. The object is to complete the course in the least number of strokes. In a modified game, two large balls termed the "king" and "queen" are used, and the players are provided with numbered balls, which, after striking a royal ball, score points if driven. into a "gate," "ring," or "palace." Points are also scored if the royal ball rests in a "palace," "gate" or "ring."
Patent GB-190610757-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Holding a Photographic Camera in Set Position.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-05-08
Granted: 1907-05-08
Abstract: 10,757. Boult, A. J., [Maul, A.]. May 8. Gyroscopic apparatus.- In a e ria l photographic apparatus, a gyroscope is used in such a manner as to maintain the camera in a set position. The flywheel 3 of the gyroscope is mounted so as to be rotatable about two horizontal axes at rightangles. The spindle 5 of the gyroscope is mounted in a ring 6 which itself pivots on two screws in the frame 4. The camera 1 and frame 4 are rotatably adjustable about a vertical axis, and the camera support 2 is rotatably adjustable relatively to the frame 4. A spring lock is provided to lock the ring 6 when the disk 2 is being started an d before the apparatus is sent up, but is automatically released when the apparatus starts. A fuse holding the operating or release lever 13 consists of a ring 12 and is ignited by a quick-match 14. The inner casing 11 surrounds, and protects the camera. The casing 8 is free to rotate about the vertical axis, but the camera and frame 4 are prevented from rotating by the gyroscope.
Patent GB-190611060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carpenters Squares.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE
Filed: 1906-05-11
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 11,060. Ellis, G. May 11. Squares; protractors.-The blades of carpenters' steel squares are provided with radiating lines representing definite angles and pitches of rafters, braces, and the like. To allow the edges of the square to be used for marking the bevels of the rafters, the square is provided with a slotted crosspiece, shown in dotted lines, adapted to be secured to the limbs of the square by screws A. Specifications Nos. 11,715, A.D. 1889, 17,575, A.D. 1890, and 23,059, A.D. 1893, are referred to.
Patent GB-190612284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cloth Caps.
Inventor: HODGSON CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON
Filed: 1906-05-26
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 12,284. Hodgson, C. R. May 26. Caps; ventilating.-A cloth cap is ventilated by leaving the material unattached to the peak at the front. A curved stiffening-strip, such as wire, c, Figs. 1 and 2, is attached to the free edge or inserted into a fold if the edge is turned up as in Fig. 2. The ends of the strip may be sewn to the cap. A hook j is provided inside on the middle of the front portion to fasten in the usual manner to a loop k on the neb.
Patent GB-190619420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clocks and the like.
Inventor: WINSER ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-08-31
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 19,420. Winser, A. Aug. 31. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Dials.-A movement having a centre seconds' hand D, Fig. 1, is provided with reversible or exchangeable dial plates B so as to offer a choice of graduation, and is used in shooting a given number of rounds per minute. The dial is kept in place by the step F and a head screw A. A small hour and minute dial shows through a hole in the removable dial. Hands; hands, setting.-Hands D, Fig. 3, for use with removable dials are provided with knobs C to facilitate removal, replacement, and setting. Bezels and cases.-To allow of removal and replacement of the changeable dial, the cover-glass slides into grooves H, Fig. 2, in the frame up to a stop G, Fig. 1, and is secured by a pivoted ear I.
Patent GB-190620827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Shuttles.
Inventor: CUNNIFF JOHN VINCENT
Filed: 1906-09-19
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 20,827. Cunniff, J. V., and Lacroix, J. Oct. 30, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Loom shuttles are provided with special means for holding the bobbins or cops on the spindles, and for holding the spindles in the shuttles. The spindle b, Fig. 2, is split to form spring sides b<1>, Fig. 3, which are bent out to form a bulge b<2>. A flat spring c and a bent spring d, adjustably secured together by a screw e so that their action on the spindle heel may be adjusted, act on the upward projection b' and the cam - surface b<5>, respectively, to hold the spindle. Stops b<6>, b<7> are provided.
Patent GB-190701969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Producing the Illusion of Travelling in a Railroad Car or the like.
Inventor: GIFFORD FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-01-25
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 1969. Gifford, F. W., and Gifford, W. C. Jan. 25. Kinematographs.-Relates to apparatus of the kinematograph type for producing the illusion of travelling through a country in a railway or motor car, and is in a portable form particularly intended for use at fairs, exhibitions, &c. The kinematograph is arranged in a water tight hood, which may fold in bellows form and is supported on a hinged folding frame. The screen 28 may be adjustable on horizontal pivots 29 by a cord 31 to the correct angle to the rays from the kinematograph for the purpose of focusing the pictures. The rays from the kinematograph 32 may be reflected on to the screen by a convex mirror or reflector 33 arranged above the front of the car as shown in Fig. 7 or at the back of the screen as shown in Fig. 8.
Patent GB-190702641-A (GB)
Title: A Protective Covering for Footballs and like Pneumatic Playing Balls.
Inventor: TURNER JOHN
Filed: 1907-02-02
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 2 6 4 1. Turner, J., and Buxton, A. Feb. 2. Balls.-The case of a football, polo ball, &c. is enclosed in a protective jacket which consists of an elastic india-rubber sheath so proportioned that, when the bladder is inflated to the required degree, the jacket is in slight tension over the whole surface. The jacket is provided with an opening, with or without lace holes strengthened with fabric, and is sometimes lined with a thin fabric solutioned or vulcanized in position.
Patent GB-190702804-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Dusting or Cleaning Purposes.
Inventor: HILL EDWARD JACOB
Filed: 1907-02-04
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 2804. Hill, E. J. Feb. 4. Handles.-A duster &c. holding device for facilitating the operations of dusting rooms, cleaning windows, &c. comprises a rod or long arm A. having an angularly adj ustable extension B provided with a pivoted piece D acted on by an india-rubber band F so as to form a spring clip in which the duster &c. G is held. To lock the radius arm in position, both arms are provided with radially corrugated washers H having projections k to prevent rotation and pressed together by a wing nut C. The long arm may be made in lengths socketed together.
Patent GB-190711517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Impressing Patterns on Leather.
Filed: 1907-05-16
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 11,517. Maschinenfabrik Moenus Akt.-Ges. May 17, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 19011. Stopping, tripping, throw-out, and like arrangements &c.-In a machine for impressing patterns upon leather, the work-table g upon which the leather is laid is moved up to and away from the impression plate h. The carriage b of the pressure roller c, which is traversed by the usual screw a, has a projection d adapted to engage, alternately, levers o, p connected as shown with the links i supporting the table g. Counterweights m hold the table against the stops t, but at the ends of the stroke of the roller c the table is lowered by the levers o, p.
Patent GB-190716597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Polo Clubs
Inventor: YOUNG GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-07-19
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 16,597. Young, G. F. July 19. Polo.-To give increased strength and resiliency to the shaft of a polo club, it is fitted with one or more steel rods b extending longitudinally through the whole or part of the length of the shaft. According to the preferred method of construction, the cane shaft a is split lengthways, then prepared by grooving to receive the steel core, and afterwards glued or cemented and lashed together. The rods may be of uniform section, or tapered in one or both directions. The Provisional Specification also states that, instead of splitting the shaft to receive the core, it may be bored &c., and the core driven in from one end.
Patent GB-190717580-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Method and Means for Treating Smoke and Fumes so as to Destroy their Obnoxious Properties.
Inventor: DISHER ROBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1907-08-01
Granted: 1908-08-04
Abstract: 17,580. Disher, R. E., and Goldring, J. Aug. 1. Purifying gas.-To deodorize and render invisible the exhaust from petrol and like engines, it is passed first through a suitable solution and then through a spongy paste, the method being also applicable for treating smoke from fires. In both cases the resulting gas may be used as an illuminant. One solution for this purpose consists of equal parts of potassium permanganate, sodium carbonate, boric acid, and bone ash, which, with or without the addition of equal parts of American potash and cotton oil or other suitable oil, are mixed with distilled water. The composition of an alternative solution is also given in the Specification. The paste is composed of lime with sawdust, clay or the like, and cotton wool, tow, or the like, the materials being in a finely-broken state so that the gases can freely percolate through, and being mixed into a paste with some of the abovementioned solution. The apparatus for use with a petrol motor consists of a tube A connecting the exhaust pipe with a tube B, perforated at B' and situated within and at the top of a chamber C, which is about three-fourths full of the abovementioned solution. The chamber C carries a supply pipe N normally closed by a stopper N' and an outflow pipe 0 provided with a tap P. Around the chamber C is a chamber D which contains the paste, and connecting this chamber with end drums E and short tubes L through perforations in the annular dividing walls K. The gases first pass into the solution in the chamber C, thence by the supply pipe N, one or more tubes M, and one drum E to the chamber D, whence they pass to the other drum E and a pipe Q, which may lead to a storage receptacle, when the purified gases are used for heating or other purposes. The parts of the apparatus are secured together by bolts H and nuts. G, C', which permit the refilling of the chamber D.
Patent GB-190717814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Hoods for Motor Cars.
Inventor: WARD GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1907-08-06
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 17,814. Ward, G. H. Aug. 6. Hoods.-To facilitate the manipulation of capecart hoods for motor-cars, a preferably telescoping rod H, H<1> is pivoted to each back bracket D, and on these rods bosses M, to which the front uprights C are pivoted, are adapted to slide. In the closed position, the bosses M are slid back to the brackets D, and the rods H, H<1> with the front uprights C are thrown back. To extend the hood, the rods H, H<1> are turned with their ends abutting against the front brackets J, and the front uprights C are slid into position on these brackets. The rods H, H<1> may then be turned into the vertical position and clipped to the back uprights B. Rods Q are pivoted to the uprights C, and, when secured in the horizontal position by a sleeve R, provide a cross-bar for the manipulation of these uprights.
Patent GB-190717955-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Looking at Stereoscopic Projected Images, especially Living Pictures.
Inventor: TOPP MARIUS NICOLAI
Filed: 1907-08-07
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 17,955. Topp, M. N. Aug. 7. Optical projection apparatus, stereoscopic. A hand appliance for the observation of the pairs of images necessary for stereoscopic vision thrown in quick succession upon the same screen as by a kinematograph, consists of a rotating shutter driven synchronously with the projecting - apparatus to expose the observer's eyes momentarily and in succession for the purpose of limiting the vision of each one to the appropriate series of alternate views. The device consists of a frame a provided with a handle b, eye-openings d, e, and a screen c rotated in front of these openings synchronously with the shutter of the projector, by means of a motor carried in the device. The dull, almost opaque screen c increases in thickness towards the periphery, and is directly connected to the shaft of the motor. The armature and the field windings are fed tbrough wires placed in the handle b. Perfect synchronism may be obtained by turning the whole motor on its bearings in the rear wall of the casing h by means of a spring s which slides upon the back wall of the casing. Friction is minimized by having a tapering pivot of conducting- material o rotating on a bearing in the spring n, which is connected to one of the wires, the rotary pin being connected to one end of the armature winding.
Patent GB-190718084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Manufacturing Flyers for Machines for Rove Spinning, Slubbing and the like.
Inventor: ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-08-09
Granted: 1908-08-10
Abstract: 18,084. Arthur, W., Smith, A. S. H., Goodwin, S. C., and MacDonald, D. J. Aug. 9. Making apparatus for spinning yarns and threads. - Flyers are made of cast steel in one piece. The arms are cored out to the shape shown in Fig. 2, or to that shown in Fig. 5; in the latter case the interior is polished by a wheel and the arm is bent or rounded in the usual manner. The tails are cast straight and afterwards are bent round to embrace the rings or ferrules 3.
Patent GB-190719231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Web Printing Presses or Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1907-08-27
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 19,231. Boult, A. J., [Smith, J. A.]. Aug. 27. Rotary machines ; feeding-apparatus for webs; inking-apparatus.-A rotary web-perfecting press is so arranged that each web, such as the one 7<a> passing from the roll 6", is led first direct to printing and impression cylinders 1<a>, 2<a>, then with the printed side outwards over an angle-bar 8<a>, to printing and impression cylinders at right-angles to the first set, the impression cylinder 2<b> being shown in Fig. 1. The web then passes to associating, delivery, &c. mechanism. The press is built in as many tiers as desired, and each of the printing - cylinders 1<a>, 1<A>, &c. has two impression cylinders coacting with it, but not set exactly opposite each other, to avoid jumping or shock at the gaps between the formes. Also a main inking- apparatus 4<a>, and auxiliary apparatus 5<a> is provided for each cylinder, the main apparatus, with the exception of the ductor and messenger roll, being slidable away from the printing-cylinder as shown in the upper press, by screws and bevel-gear operated from the hand-wheel 26.
Patent GB-190727675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electromagnetically Operated Apparatus
Inventor: HATFIELD HENRY STAFFORD
Filed: 1907-12-16
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 27,675. Hatfield, H. S. Dec. 16. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Indicators or annunciators.-For bringing timerecording mechanism into operation there is employed an H-shaped electro-magnet 1 with two separate coils 2, 3 wound upon the connecting limb and connected respectively in the lamp circuits 4, 5. In proximity to the poles of the magnet is pivoted the armature 7 carrying toothed wheels 8, 9 the latter of which is adapted to engage with one or other of the two wheels 11, 10 of a clock-work mechanism according as the armature is or is not attracted by the magnet. The armature is only attracted when one of the coils is energized since the coils are opposite in effect. When the armature is not attracted the toothed wheels 9, 10 engage together and in this position the counting mechanism is rotated twice as quickly as in the other. Whether one only or both of the coils are energized the spring armature 12 is attracted and the cluck-work consequently allowed to rotate. The device is particularly adapted for use as an hour counter for electric radiators. The Provisional Specification states that the coils may be wound upon a core provided with pole-pieces at its ends and one polepiece between. The two end pole-pieces attract an armature and two other armatures may be arranged to be attracted by the middle pole-piece and each of the end ones.
Patent GB-190803285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Frictionally Driven Feeds for Rock Drills
Filed: 1908-02-13
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 3285. Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges. Feb. 13, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Drilling.-The spindle 1 is fed by a nut 7 driven from an electromotor 3 at a slightly different rate from that of the spindle, through a friction clutch 12 held in engagement by centrifugal levers 20. The nut 7 is normally held against axial displacement by a spring 25, but yields under excessive pressure and reduces the pressure between the two parts of the clutch through a lever 31 acting against an adjustable collar 17, 18. In a modification, the clutch is arranged concentrically with the drill spindle.
Patent GB-190808357-A (GB)
Title: An Electric Device for Preventing Collisions of Railway Trains
Inventor: LAGDEN CHARLES
Filed: 1908-04-15
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 8357. Lagden, C., and Catchpole, A. F. April 15. Drawings to Specification. Stopping trains.-The brake valves are put in action by an electro-magnet or fuse wire when the circuit is closed by the arrival of two trains simultaneously over two short lengths of contact rail connected to the poles of a battery, the return circuit being through the track rails.
Patent GB-190811176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes Cigar Holders and the like.
Inventor: HARDRAT WILHELM
Filed: 1908-05-22
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 11,176. Hardrat, W. May 22. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Tobacco pipes, and cigar and cigarette holders. - In tobacco pipes, cigar holders, &c. of the kind having, in the stem, an insertion consisting of a rod having a helical rib, the rod is provided with a projeotion a to facilitate handling. The rod may be replaced by a tube wound into an open helix, Fig. 5. The insertion may be cleaned with hot water. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 2980, A.D. 1884, No. 14,730, A.D. 1889, and No. 13,785, A.D. 1906.]
Patent GB-190812614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Electrically Operating Points, Switches and the like, on Electric Tramways.
Inventor: HACKING ROBERT
Filed: 1908-08-15
Granted: 1909-11-15
Abstract: 12,614. Hacking, R., and Hill, H. W. Aug. 15. Points and switches; e l e c t ri c tramways. - R elates to means for electrically and simultaneously operating the track, conductor, and conduit points on electric tramways from the vehicles. At the junctions, two lengths of conductors D, D<1> are flexibly jointed at one end to the fixed conductors so as to act as switches and are connected together by a sliding frame B operated by the solenoids E, E<1> and connected through the levers H, K<1>, Q with the track and conduit switches. The conductor switches are made of such a length that their movable ends are separated from the ends of the fixed conductors with which they aline by a gap sufficiently long to avoid arcing but which can be bridged by the collector plough when passing. The positive and negative conductors at each end of the switch are electrically connected by auxiliary conductors. The points are locked in their set positions by the lever I controlled by the solenoid L. The solenoids are energized from the vehicles by the engagement of an auxiliary contact R on the plough with studs M. Two studs are placed in each branch on each side of the points, one being connected to solenoid L and the other to one of the solenoids E, E<1>. The studs are so arranged that the locking- stud is first engaged by the plough to unlock the points, contact with this stud being maintained until the points have commenced to move owing to contact with the second stud. The lower part of the frame B is covered by a shield A<1>, Fig. 3, to prevent the accumulation of dirt &c. When the system is applied to the surface-contact system, a contact-piece carried by the car is arranged to contact with one or more insulated studs in the road surface.
Patent GB-190820126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Sheet Metal Wheels.
IPC: B60B23/00
Filed: 1908-09-25
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 20,126. Sankey & Sons, J., and Burton, W. Sept. 25. Making wheels for vehicles.-In manufacturing sheet-metal wheels of the type formed in two similar parts subsequently welded or riveted together, a blank is pressed to form a central depression a, Fig. 1, and spoke portions b which have panels d left between them. The edge of the plate is drawn into cylindrical form at c<1>, Fig. 3, the part c<2> pressed to form an annular pocket c', Fig. 4, and the walls of the pocket closed together to form a flange c<5>, Fig. 5. The flange is then spun into a conical form and pressed to a curved shape at c<7>, Fig. 10, so as to engage an ordinary elastic tyre. The centre of the plate is stamped out and the edge spun in to complete the half nave n. The panels are then cut out, and, after inserting in the nave a box B, Fig. 11, or a pair of overlapping L-section rings, the two parts are welded together. The panels may be left in, in which case the two parts may be connected only by riveting the panels together, or the rim edges may be welded together in addition, or the two parts welded with the panels as before. The flanges c<7>, Fig. 11, may be formed flat instead of curved, and one or both may be omitted. Fig. 13 shows a form in which one flange is integral, and the other g<1> is formed on a detachable plate g<2> of double thickness, the inner layer of which may be adapted to fit on the rim and carry the tyre with it.
Patent GB-190820981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guns with Recoiling Barrels.
Inventor: OLSSON EMIL
Filed: 1908-10-05
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 20,981. Olsson, E. Oct. 5. Ordnance design; mountings.-The gun barrel 1 is provided with a balance-weight 6 in order to 'bring the centre of gravity of the recoiling system nearer to the axis of the gun and thereby reduce 'the firing strains.
Patent GB-190823254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Taps, Cocks, or Valves.
Inventor: MUELLER HUGO
Filed: 1908-10-31
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 23,254. M³ller, H. Oct. 31. [Patent of - Addition to No. 8064, A.D. 1908.] Dirt, preventing lodgment of; casings.-The externally - -smooth h cap described in Specification No. 8064, A.D. 1908, is utilized to cover also the connexion between the valve spindle and the operating - bandle. The invention is shown applied to a tap for wash stands or wash - tables. The cap is shown in Fig. 2 in its raised position, uncovering the gland d and the connexion e.