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Patent GB-190611662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Seats for Railway Carriages and the like.
Inventor: MCLAREN WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-18
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 11,662. McLaren, W. May 18. Seats.-In a reversible seat for railway carriages, tramcars, and the like, the seat c is combined with a back h, pivoted at i between standards g, which are adapted to slide on the base, the back h being connected at its lower end to the standards g by links q, which alter the position of the back when it is thrown over. Ribs k on the base of the end brackets a engage with curved slots in the feet j, which are formed with teeth l adapted to engage with notched wheels m for causing the two standards g to move in unison. The seat is supported by trunnions e inserted in slots f in the end brackets, and by studs p on the standards g adapted to slide in gro oves o in the bars d provided on the underside of the seat. The extensions of the links q impinge upon lugs s on the bars d, and the pins connecting the links q with the back h slide in slots t when the back h is thrown over.
Patent GB-190612658-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Sowing Seeds.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN
Filed: 1906-05-31
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 12,658. Williams, J. May 31. Drawings to Specification. Poles.-The pole of an implement for preparing land and sowing, covering, and rolling seed in one operation is adjustable laterally by means of levers. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications Nos. 1363, A.D. 1869, No. 18,183, A.D. 1890, No. 3798, A.D. 1896, and No. 17,352, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Agricultural appliances for the treatment of land &c.].]
Patent GB-190613211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Horological Apparatus.
Inventor: SIEDENTOPFF META ANNA
Filed: 1906-06-07
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 13,211. Siedentopff, M. A. June 7. Electric c l o c k s &c.- The ratchet - wheel 11, which is connected to the 'great wheel' 14 by the coiled spring 39, is driven by the pawl 33 on the rocking lever 24 each time the circuit of the electromagnets 19, 19<1> is broken, the mechanism being adaptable to a clock, watch, or other movement. The circuit is made or broken through two contact-springs 28, 29 attached to the framework, the former being slotted and adjustably secured by the screw 47. The circuit being closed, the armature 20 is attracted, when its rearwardly curved arm 23 engages a friction roller 25 on the lever 24, which is loosely mounted on the arbor 7 of the clock train, rocking that lever, the pin 26 on which presses back the spring contact 29 by bearing on the insulating-plate 30 and breaks the circuit. During this movement, the driving-pawl 33 slips over the teeth of the ratchet 11, a second pawl 33<1> preventing back motion. The circuit being broken, the spring 32 attached to the framework draws down the lever 24, the friction roller 25 raising the armature 20, the pawl 33 advancing the ratchet 11, and the pin 26 passing to the left of the contact 28 and allowing the contacts to spring together and close the circuit. Framework.-The electro-magnets are mounted on a segmental base 1, which is secured to the casing by vertical standards, and carries two parallel plates 3, 3<1>, which are secured together by posts 4, 5, 6 and in which are mounted the arbors 7, 8, 9, 10 of the clock train. The great wheel' 14 is geared to the escapement 15 through wheels and pinions 13, 12, 16, and the shaft 7 carries the usual cannon pinion, the usual motionwork 41, 43, 44, 40 being employed.
Patent GB-190619209-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Separator for Corn, Grain, Semolina, Flour, Bran, and the like.
Inventor: BURIAN ADOLF
Filed: 1906-08-28
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 19,209. Burian, A. Aug. 28. Separating flour, grain, &c.-In a pneumatic separator for corn, grain, semolina, flour, bran, &c., in which the air-propeller is located between two depositing-chambers, air is drawn in through superposed converging inlets and is forced out past an automatic door-valve, pieces of iron, stone, and the like being collected in a pocket at the end of an inclined moving table or grate. The door 41 of the hopper 1 is adjusted to allow a thin stream of grain &c. to fall through the superposed air inlets 19, 20, 21 and narrow slits 34, 35, 36, 40. The heavy particles fall on to the table or grate 43, and the light particles pass with the air into the air-exhaust chamber 6, air-propeller casing 8, and air-compression chamber 13. The materials deposited in the chambers 6, 13 are removed by means of a worm 46 and door 48 respectively. The chamber 13 is provided with a swinging door 16 which is controlled by the air current and a spring or adjustable weight 17, its position being indicated by a scale 18. The pocket 44, for collecting pieces of iron, stone, &c., is situated in front of a low wall 45 and below a rotary agitating-appliance 49.
Patent GB-190623002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Portable Telephone and Telegraph Apparatus.
Inventor: HJORTH WALTER AXEL WILHELM EMA
Filed: 1906-10-17
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 23,002. Hjorth, W. A. W. E., Ljungman, C. E., and Berglund, R. O. P. Oct. 17. Electric bells.-In a portable telephone and telegraph set, the iron frame of the electromagnetic calling - generator is provided with a gap adjacent to which is provided the bell armature c. The clapper of the bell r is carried by a curved arm c<2> secured to the armature. The bell is rung when a current from line energizes the relay f and closes a local battery circuit through the coils of the calling-generator and through the trembler or make - and - break contact of the bell. The electromagnets of the generator thus serve better for generating the calling- currents to be sent to line, and also as part of the bell which receives the calling. signal from the distant station.
Patent GB-190624799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Button Polishers.
Inventor: ROTH JOSEPH WEILAND
Filed: 1906-11-05
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 24,799. Roth, J. W. Nov. 5. Buttons, cleaning.-An apparatus for polishing metal buttons consists in a casing of two parts l, 2 ; the upper part carries a shaft 4 rotatable by means of a crank handle 9, bearing a concave metal plate 15 at its lower end which is faced with a pad 5<a>. A spring 6 keeps the pad upon the button when it is inserted through the opening 13 in the side, with the shank through the slot 15. The pad can be lifted to facilitate the insertion of the button by pressing the handle 9 downwards, the depression 10 acting as a fulcrum to raise the shaft. The button is cleaned by revolving the shaft. The handle is made to fold over, as shown in Fig. 1, when not in use. In a modification, the under part 2, instead of fitting into the upper by means of bayonet catches as shown, is hinged thereon.
Patent GB-190628637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Fittings, Bottle Stoppers, and the like.
Inventor: WALTHO ALFRED
Filed: 1906-12-15
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 28,637. Waltho, A. Dec. 15. Stoppers, bayonet-joint and like.-Relates to bottle stoppers and other articles which are formed after the manner described in Specification No.11,132, A.D. 1902, and consists in providing a series of elastic plugs H between the adjacent surfaces of the joints. The invention is shown in Fig. 2 applied to an electric-light fitting. The lugs E are preferably formed with projections G against which bayonet-joint lugs F engage. To prevent accidental displacement, a hole I is provided in both parts of the fitting in which a rod of wood or soft material may be inserted when the parts are assembled.
Patent GB-190629387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Lasting Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: PARSONS ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-12-24
Granted: 1907-06-07
Abstract: 29,387. Parsons, A., Morton, J. A., Wright, J. C., and Wright, B. Dec. 24. Lasting; cementing; soles.-Relates to an apparatus for wiping an upper over a last, and securing its edge to the insole. A framework A<1>, Fig. 1, supports a removable die or matrix B, which is lined with two sheets of india-rubber, a sole portion B', Fig. 7, extending right across the frame, and a heel portion B<2>, which is provided with an opening b<x> to receive the ankle portion of the last. The frame also carries resilient material at the part b<2>, to bear upon the waist portion of the last. The latter is positioned by a jack pin g, and is provided with a hook c, which is engaged by a treadle-rod c<1>. When the treadle is depressed, the last is forced into the die B, and the linings B', B<2> exercise a wiping action on the upper and draw it well over the last. The edges of the upper are then cemented and pressed down to the insole, for which purpose the apparatus is provided with wiper blades F, Fig. 4, pivoted together at f and to the frame A<1> at f<1>. The blades are arranged slightly below the plane of the insole, and have to be sprung upwards before they can be moved inwards. They may be formed with downward flanges f<3> for acting on the edge of the upper adjacent to the heel. The edges of the upper may be turned inwards instead of outwards. If an outer sole is to be applied, it is placed in a recess in a presser bar H, which is then forced downwards on to the prepared insole. In some cases, the sheets B', B<2> may consist of pneumatic cushions.
Patent GB-190700756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stencils.
Inventor: SIMON SAMUEL
Filed: 1907-01-11
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 756. Simon, S. Jan. 11. Stencils for copying sketches or patterns, consist each of a screen of chiffon &c. stretched over a frame. This is placed above the pattern, and after the register marks have been transferred to the screen, the outline and ground not intended to be reproduced are filled in with ' knotting,' and allowed to harden. The stencil thus formed is placed 'above the material to be coloured, and the colour sprayed or brushed on. The screen is then cleaned and blotted for re-use. For several colours or tints several screens are used.
Patent GB-190701705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Stoves
Inventor: BLANCHARD VIRGIL WARREN
Filed: 1907-01-22
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 1705. Blanchard, V. W. Jan. 22. Atmospheric gas and vapour burners; vaporizing - apparatus; fuel. reservoirs.- In a stove of the kind described in Specification No. 109, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Stoves &c.], a retort or vaporizer 3 for generating steam or oil vapour is fitted between the mixing-tubes 2<d> and the burner 5 described in Specification No. 1703, A.D. 1907. The oil or the water, or both, are supplied from reservoirs 3<f>, Fig. 9, attached to the sides of the stove, and connected to it by pressure-equalizing pipes 3h. The reservoirs are connected to the retort. 3 by pipes 3<c>, 3<d>, Fig. 1, fitted with regulating- cocks 3<i> and drip-cocks 3<j>; the latter are fitted to enable the amount of liquid supplied to be determined from the amount dripping into the cups 3<k> on the brackets 3<m>. In modifications, the lower end of the cylinder 6 is imperforate, and only one reservoir, for supplying oil, is fitted.
Patent GB-190706211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ironing Machines.
Inventor: ELPHICK THOMAS ALEXANDER
Filed: 1907-03-14
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 6211. Elphick, T. A. March 14. Ironing-machines. - Relates to ironing-machines of the type in which an apron passes between one or more heated rollers and two or more supporting- rollers, and consists primarily in providing means for either reciprocating the apron or running it continuously as desired. Detail modifications in this class of machine are also described. In the construction illustrated in side and end elevation in Figs. 1 and 3, two heated rollers a and three supporting-rollers b are arranged as shown, the endless band c passing between the two sets of rollers and around resiliently and adjustably mounted rollers d. By means of spur gearing, the upper rollers drive the lower, and are themselves rotated by a spur-wheel v<1> loosely mounted on the countershaft v and rotated by a pinion on the driving-shaft w. The shaft w is driven by crossed and open belts adjusted as usual by means of a treadle s and arm s<2>. The supporting-rollers b are mounted in sliding frames y, which can be raised and lowered by cams e secured to the shaft v and rotated by throwing the clutch t into engagement with the spur-wheel v<1>. To cause the apron to reciprocate, the treadle is alternately raised and lowered, while the cams are so shaped as to retain the rollers b in the raised position. When the articles are finished, the treadle is held depressed, and the band carries the articles over the back guideroller whence they fall into a suitable receptacle. The cams e then allow the frames y with the rollers b to descend. This disengages the gear-wheels of the two sets of rollers, and also, by means of a bell-crank lever f operated by one of the frames through lever f and rod f retains the treadle when freed, in its mid-position, so stopping the machine. To run the band continuously, cams e are thrown out of action by liberating the gearwheel v<1> from the shaft v, which is then clutched to the machine frame. A heated roller a' may be disposed as shown in broken lines, Fig. 1, to dry off the articles when ironed, the apron being stopped when they are under this roller. In one modification, the clutch t is automatically operated by the descent of the frames y. In another arrangement, the weight of the operator, acting through a platform and toggle-mechanism, is utilized for raising the frames y into contact with the heated rollers a.
Patent GB-190709541-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Portable Telescopes
Inventor: BAKER FREDERICK WILLIAM WATSON
Filed: 1907-04-24
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 9541. Baker, F. W. W. April 24. Telescopes.-A portable telescope B is converted into a walking-stick by screwing on to the objectglass end a handle C', and an extension fitted with a ferrule on to the eyepiece end.
Patent GB-190713502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Jacquard Machines.
Inventor: HARDAKER JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1907-06-11
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 13,502. Hardaker, J. T., and Bearder, J. W. June 11. Jacquards.-In doublecylinder double-lift jacquards, which have only one set of needles a for controlling the two sets of uprights g, g<1>, each upright is placed between a pair of bars h. These bars return the uprights and needles to their nor. mal positions after they have been actuated by the alternately - acting cylinders c. The needles are each provided with an eye f, which embraces two uprights g, g<1>, and with a small narrow dent d between flat bars e, which guide the needles. The usual guide-boards b are employed.
Patent GB-190715765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Cement or Cementitious Material from Slag.
Filed: 1907-07-09
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 15,765. Collos Portland Cement Co., [Colloseus, H.]. July 9. Cements.-Slag cement is manufactured by injecting into molten slag in an atomized condition, as described in Specification No. 3619, A.D. 1905, a solution of the hydroxides of the alkalis, alkaline earths (other than milk of lime), or of magnesium, iron, aluminium, or chromium, or mixtures of them. The pulverized product is then ground. Specifications Nos. 13,886 and 14,329, A.D. 1905, are referred to.
Patent GB-190716615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Protective Devices for Electric Distribution Systems.
Filed: 1907-07-19
Granted: 1908-07-20
Abstract: 16.615. British Thomson-Houston Co., Wedmore, E. B., and Hamlyn, W. P. July 19. Electro - magnets. -An electro-magnetic apparatus for use as a protective device in electric circuits consists of three iron limbs united by iron yokes 1, 2. The limb 3 is solid and has a series winding; the opposite limb is composed of a fixed core 8 and a movable core 9 encased in a non- magnetic tube 5, and is wound with a shunt coil acting in opposition to the series coil. The middle limb is composed of fixed and movable cores 15, 16 in a non-magnetic tube 14. The core 9 moves upwards on reversal of current, and performs some operation, such as tripping a circuit-breaker. The core 16 moves on the occurrence of an overload, and forms a magnetic shunt, which diverts the flux of the series coil from the cores 8, 9. In a modified form, the position of the movable core 16 is adjustable by a screw, and is adapted for tripping a circuit-breaker &c. at a predetermined overload.
Patent GB-190717446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cutting-out Presses for Sheet Metal.
Inventor: MASON DAN
Filed: 1907-07-30
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 17,446. Mason, D., Mason, C., and Burdett, S. H. July 30. Punching.-Blanks punched from metal plates in the machine described in Specification No. 17,445, A.D. 1907, are removed from the bottom dies k by an air blast from nozzles f, f<1>, or through passages l in the dies. The nozzles f, f<1> are carried on a plate mounted as described in the above-mentioned Specification. The supply of air to the nozzles or dies is controlled by a cam-operated valve.
Patent GB-190721308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Switch Mechanism.
Filed: 1907-09-25
Abstract: 21,308. Allgemeine Elektricitõts Ges. Sept. 26, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Switches.-A locking device for signalling and other switch mechanism is arranged so that the closing of the control circuit is only possible with the closing of the lock, thus providing means for indicating to the operator when the locking mechanism fails to act. The locking member a is connected by levers e, g to the pivoted switch arm h, which closes the control circuit through the contacts k when the lock is closed. When the electromagnet f is energized, the switch arm h is operated to break the control circuit, and the locking member a is moved beyond the projection b, thus permitting the signal lever to fall, as shown in Fig. 3. The switch cannot be operated again until the signal lever is raised to the position shown in Fig. 1. A form suitable for motor actuation is shown in Fig. 4. The locking lever m bridges the contacts n when the lock is closed. The modification shown in Fig. 5 provides a controlling lock for each of the two end positions of switch-gear. If a control of the tongues of the points is required, bolting bars may be employed instead of the rod o, and they permit the lock and control circuit to be made with exact agreement between notches in them.
Patent GB-190725385-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Hand Truck and Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: LANGE HANS
Filed: 1907-11-15
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 25,385. Lange, H. Nov. 15, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Weighing-apparatus combined with hand-trucks; compound-lever apparatus; spring apparatus; steelyard apparatus.-A hand-truck is constructed so that its load can be weighed by means of a graduated beam or a spring - balance while the truck remains in an upright position. The load carrier a is connected to the truck near its upper end by links c furnished with knife-edges, and at its lower end by means of a rod d resting on a double lever f seated on knife-edges e. The other end of the lever f is connected by means of rods and levers g, k, l, to a graduated lever n provided with a sliding weight o, a justifying device p, and a tongue or needle q. When not required, the weighing-apparatus is fixed by a stop-device r. The beam n may be replaced by a spring-balance connected to the rod l, which in this case is constructed as a rack.
Patent GB-190728044-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Mounting Commutators and other Structures upon Driving Spindles.
Inventor: TYSON-WOLFF ADA
Filed: 1907-12-19
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 28,044. Wolff, A. Tyson-, [Wolff, H. L. Tyson-]. Dec. 19. Mounting structures on shafts. -Relates to the mounting on shafts of structures such as the commutator of a turbo-generator to allow for expansion. A sleeve is fitted on the shaft and rigidly connected thereto at one end and on it the commutator sections are fitted. In the arrangement shown, the commutator bars a are mounted on a sleeve e and secured by insulated binding-rings c. The sleeve is formed with a boss f screwed on a boss g on the shaft b and secured by a shrunk-on ring h and set-screws i. The sleeve is free at the other end, bearing on the shaft at j, and is provided with inclined slots m to give a spring action. The commutator bars are further secured by cones n and a ring q.
Patent GB-190728137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternating Current Electric Motors of the Induction Type.
Filed: 1907-12-20
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 28,137. British Thomson - Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Dec. 20. Motors, alternating - current; armatures.-The starting characteristics of a squirrel-cage induction motor are improved by cutting the squirrel-cage end rings so as to interrupt their continuity at a number of points, and by providing means for electrically bridging the divisions when the motor is up to speed. In one arrangement, Fig. 1, the stator of the motor is provided with a two-phase four-pole winding a, and the end rings of the rotor C are cut at a number of points c adapted to be bridged by centrifugally-actuated contacts D when the motor is up to speed.
Patent GB-190801353-A (GB)
Title: Soluble Gum and Process for the Production of same.
Inventor: FRITSCHE FERDINAND
Filed: 1908-01-20
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 1353. Fritsche, F. Jan. 20. Gums; size.-Gums which are practically insoluble in water, for example algae, lichen, East-India gum, bassorin, tragacanth, agar-agar, carrageen, and Iceland-moss, are rendered soluble by the addition of a small quantity of a perborate. The substance to be treated is soaked in a solution of perborate and afterwards heated with water. The product is used as a finish for cloth. Specification No. 1352, A.D. 1908, [Abridgment Class Acids, alkalies, &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190802879-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Forming Soldered Can Bodies.
Inventor: SHARP LEE COATS
Filed: 1908-02-08
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 2879. Sharp, L. C. Feb. 8. Feeding sheets.-In an apparatus for making can bodies, sheet-metal plates are stacked in a receptacle and ejected by spring-pressed dogs 4, Figs. 1 and 9, which are mounted on the rails of a reciprocating table. The front wall 2, Fig. 1, of the receptacle, or part of it, has a spring action and grips the upper surface of the plate, exerting a drag and thus preventing more than one plate from being fed at a time. In the construction shown, the wall 2 slides in guides in the stationary wall 9.
Patent GB-190803245-A (GB)
Title: Improved Water Gauge.
Inventor: MAGRIS ROBERTO
Filed: 1908-02-13
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 3245. Magris, R. Feb. 13. Water-levels, indicating.-Relates to automatic closure of the gauge-tube ends upon fracture. Yokes u with bolts v and nuts t cause the flanged ends of tubes e sliding in the upper and lower castings to bear upon the ends of the glass g, which may be of triangular section, as shown. The castellated ends x of the tubes e normally prevent free balls d, l from seating upon the apertures through which the tubes slide, but, upon the breaking of the glass, the tubes are forced inwards, permitting the valves to seat. If the tube becomes fixed, it can be freed by a hammer blow upon the spindle w, which forces down the ball d. A screwplug s permits blowing-off through the branch r.