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Patent GB-190618375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes or Railway and other Wagons.
Inventor: LILLEY ROBERT
Filed: 1906-08-16
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 18,375. Lilley, R. Aug. 16. Brakes. - An either-side brake for railway and other wagons comprises two cross-shafts c, d operated by hand-' levers a, b which project in opposite directions. On each shaft is fixed a double-armed lever e, f and a singlearmed lever i, j, these levers being connected together by crossed links g, h, as shown, and to the brake shoes on both sides of the wagon by connecting-rods k, l. The arrangement is such, that, when either hand-lever is depressed or raised, all the brake shoes are applied to or removed from the wheels. In order to lock the brakes on, each hand-lever carries a weighted pawl s which, when the lever is depressed, can be moved by hand into engagement with a rack r. To unlock the brakes, the hand-lever is depressed slightly further, when the pawl automatically swings back out of engagement by the action of its weight. In order to hold the hand-lever in its elevated position, a weighted catch t, Figs. 3 and 4, is provided. It normally rests in a nearly vertical position, as shown in Fig. 4, but can be turned so as to support the raised lever a, as shown in,Fig. 3. The bearings of the cross-shafts may be connected by stiffening-bars m. According to the Provisional Specification, in order to enable the brake shoes to be applied also by pneumatic or other power, the links k, l may be slotted.
Patent GB-190619191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Stands for Tailors, Dressmakers and the like.
Inventor: STRONACH ALEXANDER
Filed: 1906-08-28
Granted: 1907-08-28
Abstract: 19,191. Stronach, A. Aug. 28. Lay -figure and like stands. - Relates to means for rendering tailors', dressmakers' and like stands, formed of a sectional shell of papier mÔchÚ, adjustable to suit various sizes aud shapes of busts, shoulders, waists, and hips. The stand, which comprises shoulders, bust, back, waist, and hip sections, is directly attached to a supporting-standard g at the neck. The bust and back are carried by a box 1<a>, and are raised or lowered by a screw d. The waist is carried in a similar way by a second box 1. The waist, bust, and back are expanded bydevices, shown at a, c, and e respectively, such as a screw 12 carried by a bracket 13, and provided with a shoulder 14 and a squared end 15. In the case of the bust, the screw passes through the central hole of a plate provided with slots 20, 21, Fig. 1, in which pins on the bust work. A somewhat similar device, shown in Fig. 7, is employed for the back, except that the pins are not attached to the back but are carried by a second slotted plate m. The shoulders are carried by blocks 4, 5 slidably mounted on a platform 6 and are expanded by screws 9, which are carried by the shoulder blocks and engage with fixed nuts 9<a>. Compensating-levers 10 and rods 11 connect the blocks 4, 5. The hips are expanded by hand and are retained by a pawl 3. A compensating-lever f <1> and rods f<2> are also provided. The waist is widened at the front by the device shown in detail in Fig. 4<a>; it consists of a front plate having slots h, h' in which pins h<2> on the waist work, and a sliding nut i connected to the front plate by curved rods k, k<1>, so that as the nut moves backwards or forwards the curve of the front plate is altered. A measuring-tape mounted on a spring barrel indicates the sizes of the sections.
Patent GB-190620010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Distributing Sewage and other Liquids to Settling Tanks, Filters and the like.
Filed: 1906-09-08
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 20,010. Ges. fur Abwõsserklõrung. Feb. 8, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Sewage and foul waters, treating; filtering; tanks.- In that type of distributing-apparatus in which the energy of the flowing liquid is used to control the valves or sluices for supplying sewage or other liquids to settling tanks, filters, &c. worked on the intermittent principle, the liquid in the channel a turns a water-wheel b, the motion of which is transmitted by worm-gear d and pinions f, g to a shaft h carrying cams i, i<1>, i<11>. The cams engage with disks or arms m, which may be carried by an extension of the shaft of the pinion f and are connected with sluice doors l, l<1>, l<11>, controlling the passage of the liquid from the channel a to the channels o, o<1>, o<11>.
Patent GB-190621878-A (GB)
Title: A Folding Leaved Blackboard for Use in Schools
Inventor: ORDISH FRANK WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-03
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 21,878. Ordish, F. W., and Paternoster, A. F. Oct. 3. Blackboards.-A folding leaved backboard consists of two boards a, a<1> set in hinged frames b, b<1>, which carry blocks d ... d' bearing the inner leaves c, c<1>. These blocks are provided with elongated slots in which turn the projecting ends of rods or pins attached to the leaves on boards c, c' ; they also carry the hinges h, h<1>. The frames of the inner boards c, c<1> are made to fit inside the frames b, b<1> of the outer leaves, Fig. 3, so that the whole board folds compactly, and so that any writing left on the board is not obliterated.
Patent GB-190626492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Shelves or Supports for Books, Periodicals and other Articles
Inventor: RHODES WALTER
Filed: 1906-11-22
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 26,492. Rhodes, W., and Maconochie, R. Nov. 22. Book-cases; brackets ; shelves and shelving.-In an adjustable stand for books and other articles, shelves c, Fig. 1, are adjustably and detachably carried on one or both sides of a central standard a. The shelves are carried on cantilever brackets d, Fig. 5, provided with end fittings, having at one side claw-shaped projections d<1> to engage against one side of a guide-bar a<1> on the central standard, and at the other side an opposing wedge-surface d<2>. The wedging - device consists of a roller e located in the wedge-shaped recess between the wedge-surface d' and the guide-bar a', and adapted when forced upwards to clamp the bracket to the standard. The roller is mounted on a bell-crank lever e<2> with a balance weight e<1> to keep the roller e raised and thereby set up an automatic locking- action. The device is released by means of a lever e<5>, pivoted so as to swing below the shelf bracket, the inner end e<7> engaging with the depending arm e<8> of the bell-crank e'.
Patent GB-190700534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: SIMPSON STEPHEN
Filed: 1907-01-08
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 534. Simpson, S. Jan. 8. Detachable wheels.-A spare wheel for attachment to an ordinary pneumatic-tyred wheel in case of breakdown of the tyre consists of a boss b, Fig. 2, a rim k connected to the boss by spokes, and means such as hooks or clamps g' for bracing the two rims together. The axle-box a of the ordinary wheel is extended to seat the boss of the spare wheel, which may be screwed into place, as shown in Fig. 3. In the case of an axle-box not adapted to receive the spare-wheel boss, the latter is set by radial screws. The rim of the spare wheel may be provided with a flange on one side for engaging the outer edge of the ordinary rim.
Patent GB-190702618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: FISCHER MARTIN
Filed: 1907-02-01
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 2618. Fischer, M., and Hommel, A., [trading as Fischer & Co., M.]. Feb. 9, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Metallic wheels; spokes.-Relates to wheels of the type in which the inner ends of the spokes fit into registering recesses in the two parts of the hub. According to the invention, smooth tubular spokes 6 engage in recesses in the abutting flanged parts of the hub 7, and the rim 5 is provided with knobs 4 on its inner periphery, over which the outer ends of the spokes engage.
Patent GB-190703074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Combined Studs and Retainers for Neck Ties and the like
Inventor: GIBSON ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-02-07
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 3074. Gibson, A., and Scrase, E. W. Feb. 7. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Neck-tie retainers; studs. -A combined neck - tie retainer and stud allows adjustment of the necktie at any required height on the collar. A flat metal strip A is bent into the shape shown and one limb B is slotted to retain the head of the stud G, which is attached to a slider E, made of sheet metal and bent to embrace the limb. The sides of the slot are roughened to retain the stud. The hook J may be used for attachment to the cardboard &c. backing of made-up ties. By altering the position of the stud, the neck-tie may be adjusted in position. The base of the stud is affixed after inserting the stud through the collar. In a modification, the slot is replaced by corrugations adapted to be engaged by a spring attached to the slider.
Patent GB-190705445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Standards or Supports for Wire Fences, Wire Entanglements and the like.
Inventor: ANDERSEN LAURITS
Filed: 1907-03-06
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 5445. Andersen, L. March 6. Tripod stands. - Portable standards for wire entanglements consists of three angle-irons a<1>, a<2> pivoted together by bolts b as shown in Fig. 3 and locked by a third bolt c when opened out into the position shown in Fig. 1. The standards are perforated at e to carry barbed wire.
Patent GB-190707838-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of an Improved Safety Explosive.
Inventor: CEIPEK NORBERT
IPC: C06B31/30
Filed: 1907-04-03
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 7838. Ceipek, N. April 3. Explosives.-Charcoal obtained by the carbonization of turmeric powder is mixed with ammonium nitrate, 1 to 12 per cent being used. Trinitrotoluene or trinitrophenol to the amount of 6 to 10 per cent of the above mixture may be added thereto.
Patent GB-190712754-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Fastening Paper Bags and the like.
Inventor: PERKINS FRANK SALES
Filed: 1907-12-02
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 12,754. Perkins, F. S. Dec. 2. Envelopes, -The cover h of a paper bag or the like has a strap b, Fig. 1, slotted at i and engaging a paperfastener c secured by a paper backings. In the form shown in Fig. 2, a buckle f with a tongue g is secured by the gummed piece k, and the tongue engages the slotted strap.
Patent GB-190719626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Locking Apparatus for Railway Signalling.
Filed: 1907-09-02
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 19,626. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Sept. 2. Hand-levers and hand-gearing.-In a locking- apparatus of the type described in Specifications No. 2923, A.D. 1872, and No. 8747, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Railway &c. vehicles], in which the locking is effected by pressing a rod engaging with a scape segment, the anchor of which is the armature of an electro-magnet energized by an alternating or intermittent current, a system of levers is provided for preventing repetition of the operation of the apparatus. The levers c, d, Figs. 1 and 3, are pivoted at e, a spring i pulling the lever c against a pin f on the lever d, while a spring h holds the heel d' of the lever d under the spindle b of the segment a, this spindle being semicircular in cross-section. When the rod k is depressed, the collar l moves past the lever c and the collar m pushes the lever d out of contact with the spindle b, thus allowing the anchor g to operate the segment, which falls to the position shown in Fig. 3. When the pressure is removed, the collar l rises out of engagement with the lever c, thus allowing the spring i to pull the lever c over to lock the rod k, the heel d<1> pressing against the spindle b preventing the lever d from returning to its original position. By modifying the apparatus as shown in Fig. 4, a single spring is sufficient, the lever d being pivoted at e<1>, the lever c at e', and the spring p attached to the lever c at a point between the pivots. In another alternative form shown in Fig. 6, a single lever is used, and the rod r has an arm t provided with a projection u with an inclined face adapted to engage with the inclined face of the projection v<2> on the lever v pivoted at w. When the rod r is pressed down, the lever disengages the spindle b as before, and when the pressure is released the projection u meets the projection v<2> and slides along it, forcing the lever to the left ; but the projections are unable to pass one another when the projection u is above the projection v<2>, and the rod r is thus locked. Electric contacts g<1>, g<2>, Fig. 1, may be used in combination with the lock, being connected by the springs y<1>, y<2> only when the lever c is in its locking position.
Patent GB-190724971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Variable-speed-transmission Mechanism.
Inventor: JANSON CARL AUGUST
Filed: 1907-11-11
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 24,971. Janson, C. A. Nov. 23, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Variable speed and reversing geari n g - Relates to variable-speed gearing of the type in which spirallytoothed members on a driving-shaft may be caused to mesh one at a time with a single toothed wheel on the driven shaft, and comprises a form in which the spiral teeth are arranged on the faces of disks. The driving- disks 10, 11, 12, 13, Fig. 1, are arranged in pairs facing one another on the driving - shaft 6 and embracing the wheel 8 fast on the driven shaft 7. These disks have spiral teeth 14, Fig. 4, capable of engaging teeth 9 upon the wheel 8 which have suitably-flared engaging-surfaces. The disk 12 is connected to the disk 11 by a sleeve 15, and to a rotatable collar 22 by rods 23. The disk 12 isconnected to the disk 10 by splines 16, Fig. 4, sliding in the shaft 6. Non-rotatable collars 21, 18 embracing the collar 22 and the hub of the disk 13, respectively, and secured to pull-rods 20, 24, serve to operate the coupled pairs of disks. The teeth on one of the disks may be arranged to give a reverse. A casing 5 surrounds the gear. In the Specification in the original form, as published under the Act of 1901, the invention is stated to be specially suitable for motor-vehicles ; this subjectmatter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190725441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Drop-guards for Tram-cars and other Vehicles
Inventor: FERRAN ROBERT HENRY MC
Filed: 1907-11-16
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 25,441. McFerran, R. H. Nov. 16. Obstruction-removers.-An obstruction-remover for tramcars and like vehicles consists of a frame a, covered with metal netting b and having its sides extended as at c, the extensions passing through eyes in hangers e. The frame has a cross-bar f with ends f<1> normally resting on extensions g of the hangers h, and corner-irons j engaging at their upper ends in slots k under the car. When an obstacle is struck, the ends of the cross-barf are disengaged from the hangers h, and the cornerirons j are released from the slots k, so that the frame falls to the ground and runs on rollers i, the extensions c sliding rearwardly through the hangers e.
Patent GB-190800492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Cod-liver Oil Emulsion.
Inventor: SHEARD SAMUEL ALFRED
Filed: 1908-01-08
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 492. Sheard, S. A. Jan. 8. Moving-beater apparatus; moving-container apparatus.-Apparatus for the manufacture of emulsions of cod-liver oil &c., consists of a rotary drum A and an oppositely rotated shaft C carrying blades D. Oil and flavouring-essences are supplied from tanks J, K, fitted with taps L, through a pipe N and the hollow end O of the shaft C to a centrifugal nozzle P. A universal or ball joint Q and a safety-valve &c. may be provided. The drum is charged with mucilage &c. and is fed with the liquids during rotation. The quantities admitted are observed by means of gauges M and regulated by cocks L. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that both ends of the shaft C are preferably provided with ball or like joints, and that the drum may be vented through the shaft C at the end opposite to the feed.
Patent GB-190804281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Files with Circularly Cut Teeth.
Inventor: SCHERF CHRETIEN
Filed: 1908-02-25
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 4281. Scherf, C. Nov. 25, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Files.-Files having curved teeth as described in Specification No. 8072, A.D. 1905, are formed from metal consisting of an inner layer 1 of soft iron or non-hardening soft steel, and two outer layers 2 of hardening steel, so that they are less liable to break during the hardening process or when in use.
Patent GB-190810231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Player Piano Mechanism
Inventor: SEFTON-JONES HERBERT
Filed: 1908-05-11
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 10,231. Jones, H. Sefton-, [Chase Co., A. B.]. May 11. Automatic instruments.-In an automatic musical instrument, the tracker-box mechanism and the bellows-operating treadles are so connected, that movement of one to its operative or inoperative position will cause the other to move similarly. When the tracker-box B is moved to its inoperative position, it is caused to rotate on the pivot band the crank b<11> rotates with it, communicating its motion through the flexible connexion E, which passes over the pulleys e<1>, ell, to the treadle board C, which folds up and encloses the treadle mechanism within the casing A. The treadle board C may be pivoted on a bracket attached to the player mechanism. In a modification, the flexible connexion E is replaced by rigid connexions. The tracker-box may be arranged to slide from one position to the other.
Patent GB-190811376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Anchoring Tramway Rails.
Inventor: WARNER FRANCIS GEORGE
Filed: 1908-05-26
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 11,376. Warner, F. G., and Holbrook, G. C. May 26. Rails, securing to sleepers.-Rails are anchored to the sleeper B by clips C, and by clamps H engageing round the head of the sleeper. Slots K in the clamps receive a tapered cross-bar D and wedges E. Suitable means may be provided for driving out the wedges.
Patent GB-190812093-A (GB)
Title: Improved Knife for Peeling Potatoes, Apples, Pears, and the like.
Inventor: LAVELLI ENOS ANTHONY
Filed: 1908-06-03
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 12,093. Lavelli, E. A. June 3. Apples, potatoes, &c., peeling.-A knife for peeling apples, pears, potatoes, &c. comprises a fixed blade b tapered to a point c and cut away to leave a space d which is spanned by the detachable flat steel cutting-blade f secured to the ends of the fixed blade, for example by screws g, passing through slots in the blade so as to admit of lateral adjustment. The blade f is preferably sharpened at both edges so that it may be reversed, and its distance from the fixed blade may be varied by the insertion or removal of washers or spacers on the connecting- screws g.
Patent GB-190812674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tools Instruments, or Appliances with Folding Blades or the like and Handles for same.
Inventor: FEINENBURG JOHANN
Filed: 1908-06-12
Granted: 1909-06-14
Abstract: 12,674. Feinenburg, J. June 12. Pencil and like holders.-A hinged knife-blade, pencil, or other tool a is held in the open position by a helical spring b coiled around the pivot pin c, the ends of the spring bearing against the blade and handle, and is held in the closed position when folded down into the handle d by a sliding cover e. The cover may be provided with a suitable spring catch f and operating-stud g.
Patent GB-190813617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fans for Cooling Explosion Engines.
Inventor: CROSTON EDWIN VALENTINE
Filed: 1908-06-27
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 13,617. Croston E. V. June 27. Gas and explosive-vapour engines, cooling cylinders of. In an air-cooled engine, a fan 9 is mounted on the cylinder jacket and is driven through ratchet mechanism. The fan shaft carries a fly-wheel and a driving-pulley. The pulley proper 16 carries pawls 21 engaging teeth on a sleeve 20 loose on the fan shaft 12 but driving the same through friction disks 18, 19 and collars 17, 23, the latter of which is slidable on the shaft and is acted on by a spring 24.
Patent GB-190813725-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Device for Locking Doors of Railway Cars.
Inventor: POHLE FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1908-06-29
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 13,725. Pohle, F. June 29. Fastenings, railway-carriage door; pneumaticallyoperated fastenings.-The door 8 of a railway carriage is fastened by a pivoted bar 6, being moved from the disengaged position shown by the dotted lines to the position shown by the full lines so as to engage the recess 7 of the door by means of a piston 4 actuated by compressed air and a rod 5. On releasing the compressed air, the spring 10 moves the lever 6 out of engagement with the slot 7.
Patent GB-190816897-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means Employed for Moulding Grooved Rope Drums.
Filed: 1908-08-11
Granted: 1909-08-11
Abstract: 16,897. Gimson &. Co., and McConnell, S. Aug. 11. Moulding.-In the preparation of moulds for grooved rope drums, a dried or baked mould is placed on a rotating table and acted on by a suitably-shaped stationary strickle. The strickle may rotate, the table then being stationary. The strickle 2, Fig. 1, which may consist of a series of separate portions 25, Fig. 4, is mounted on arms 16 carried by a carriage 14 capable of moving along a slide 13, which is adjustably mounted on a shaft 12. The table 4, mounted on rollers 5, may be rotated by worm gearing 7, 8, 9 or similar means ; during the rotation a projection on the table engages a bell-crank lever 24, and, through the medium of spring-pressed rod 20, pawl 19, ratchet-wheel 18, and screw 17, the strickle is fed to deepen the cut.
Patent GB-190818026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Nut-locks
Inventor: MCKINLEY ANDREW
Filed: 1908-08-27
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 18,026. McKinley, A. Aug. 27. Locking nuts.-A washer for locking nuts is wedge-shaped and has a central ho'e 2, preferably oval, to receive the bolt. The thin end is split to form two tongues 3, which, after the wedge has been forced beneath the nut, are bent, one against the side of the nut 5 and the other against the bearing-surface.
Patent GB-190823096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Miners' Safety and other Lamps.
Inventor: HAILWOOD ERNEST ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-10-30
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 23,096. Hailwood, E. A. Oct. 30. Miners' safety lamps.-The lamp bush of a miners' safety lamp and the pillars which connect the bonnet with the bush are formed of a single piece of metal by stamping, spinning, folding, &c. The bonnet may be formed integral with the pillars and the bush as shown in Fig. 2. The pillars P are formed by cutting away portions of the plate and bending the edges of the remaining strips to a channel-shaped section ; these pillars may be strengthened by rods placed in the channels. Flanges M<1>, L' may also be formed at the top and bottom of the cut-away portion to form supports for the glass and gauze. In modification strengthening flanges F, F<1>, Fig. 4, are provided, the lower one of which may be threaded to receive a part corresponding to the part L<3>, Fig. 1, on which the glass rests and which is provided with the ratchet of a spring lock. The oil container may also be formed as stamping and may be provided with a recess R', Fig. 5, in its side to take the spring lock device.
Patent GB-190823291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening Railway Carriage Doors.
Inventor: DUNCOMBE ALFRED
Filed: 1908-11-02
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 23,291. Duncombe, A., and Fenn, A. Nov. 2. Fastenings, r a i l w a ycarriage door. - Relates to apparatus for automatically fastening the doors of railway carriages of the type in which the doors are secured by bolts actuated by wind pressure created by the motion of the train. The tube A in which the bolt 0 slides is carried by a bracket B secured to the lower part of the door frame. To its lower end K, which passes below the footboard, is pivoted on either side a plate D having a cam-groove Q. This engages a pin N on the bolt 0 and tends to raise it when the plates D are rocked in either direction by the action of wind pressure on a plate F, which is secured to them through an intermediate piece G.