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Patent GB-190724957-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Adjustable Joint for Looking Glass Movements, for Adjustable Brackets and Stands and for other like uses.
Inventor: LILLY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-11-11
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 24,957. Lilly, W. H., and Panton, W. J., and Ward, J. F., [trading as Lilly & Sons, B.]. Nov. 11. Pivot adjustments.-Looking-glasses, adjustable brackets and stands, adjustable arms of reading- stands, banner screens, shop window fittings, and the like are held in any position by two spring bars which press against the pivot pin. As applied. to a looking-glass movement, one part A of the joint consists of a hollow plate with a closed front 1 and an open back which is provided with lugs 2, 3 for fixing purposes. The other part B has a short central stem 4, one end of which has a wedgeshaped head 6 to engage with the ordinary wedgeshaped slotted part on the mirror ; the other end 8 is made square to engage a square hole 15 in a circular collar 7. The periphery of the collar is gripped by steel spring bars 9,10, the ends of which fit in the ends of a recess 11 in the plate A. The ends are of such length that the springs exert sufficient force to hold the stem in any position. The bars may be made in two or more thicknesses. The recess is closed by a cover-plate which may be attached to the plate A by rivets 13.
Patent GB-190727396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Radial Drilling Machines.
Inventor: SONNENTHAL GEORGE
Filed: 1907-12-11
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 27,396. Sonnenthal, G., and Lord, A. Dec. 11. Drilling; milling.-The change gears ordinarily employed for feeding the tool spindle in radial drilling-machines are rendered available for giving the carriage a selfacting traverse for milling and slot drilling. Automatic reversing-means for the carriage are also provided. The spindle B is driven by change gearing from the tool spindle A, and carries a worm B<1>, to which it may be clutched, and from which the vertical feeding-pinion B<3> is driven. The spindle B also carries spur-wheel from which a supplemental shaft C is driven. The shaft C drives; through reversing bevel - pinions F, F<1>, F' and spiral gear C<4>, a shaft, at the end of which is a wheel E<2> engaging a rack E3 on the radial arm, and from which the traversing motion is obtained. The ;reversing-means consists of a dial G, carrying adjustable stops G', G' and driven by a pinion G<4> engaged by the rack E<3>. The stops engage an arm of the clutch-operating lever C<2>, a spring-pressed conical bolt H<3> assisting the movement. The feed of the tool may be obtained from wheels I<6>, K operated by a ratchet wheel actuated by stops I<1>, I<2> and a pawl-lever I.
Patent GB-190800182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chucks for Lathes and other purposes.
Inventor: PARKES ALBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-01-03
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 182. Parkes, A. W., Gilbert, G., and Jenks, W. G. Jan. 3. Chucks. - In a chuck of the type having a number of loose jaws or collets, a device is provided for opening the jaws when released, consisting of a spring - actuated sliding sleeve e with a conical end e<1>, which slides into an internal taper a<2> on the inner end of the jaws a.
Patent GB-190800731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Minimising the Oscillatory Movements of Ships or other Oscillating Bodies.
IPC: B63B39/04
Filed: 1908-01-11
Granted: 1909-01-11
Abstract: 7 3 1. S w a n, Hunter, & Wigham Richardson, [Schlick, E. O.]. Jan. 11. Gyroscopic apparatus.-Comprises means for automatically regulating the braking effect on gyroscopic apparatus used for minimizing the oscillation of ships or other bodies, in accordance with the force of the waves. Three methods are described, in which the strength of the braking is influenced, (a) by the amplitude of the oscillation, (b) by the angular velocity attained by the oscillations, and (c) by the couple produced by the apparatus. Fig. 1 shows a form of device for automatically braking the apparatus in accordance with the amplitude of the oscillations. The trunnion a of the apparatus is provided with levers a', a<2> connected to pistons c' in cylinders d, d<1> containing a liquid and in communication with one another by way of a passage d<2> regulated by a valve d<3>. This valve is automatically operated from a rod e by a lever k, and may be adjusted by a handwheel f<1>. The length of the rod e is adjustable by a hand-wheel e'. Movement of the levers a', a<2> causes a flow of liquid in the passage d, and also moves the valve d<3> by means of a lever g, and a pin g<5>, by which the rod e is moved against the action of a spring h<3> in a cylinder h<1>. Valves h<2>, j' are fitted in this cylinder to regulate the rate of flow of the liquid between a tank j and the cylinder h<1>. The spring h<3> restores the valve d<3> to its normal position. Fig. 3 shows a device for braking automatically in accordance with the angular velocity of the oscillations. The lever a<2> mounted on the trunnion a is in the form of a toothed sector, and operates a pinion b, which is in one with a cylindrical sleeve b<2> containing ratchets b<3> engaging with the wheel c<2>. Mounted upon the same shaft as the wheel c' is a fly-wheel c<1>, the rotation of which effects a braking action upon the apparatus in accordance with the angular velocity. In the arrangement for braking in accordance with the couple produced by the apparatus, the trunnion bearings are mounted on springs, and relative movement between the bearings and supports brings into operation a brake attached directly to the frame of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190801328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Optical Projection Apparatus.
Filed: 1908-01-20
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 1328. Kodak, Ltd., [Folmer, W. F.]. Jan. 20. Optical projection apparatus.-To concentrate light on to a negative for projection &c. purposes, the source is placed at the small opening 24 of a tapering hood 18 with sides designed to reflect the light so that the intensity due to direct and reflected rays all over the surface is approximately constant. Diffusing plates 14 may be placed between the hood and the holder 2.
Patent GB-190803416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Cutting-up Boards or Tables used in the Cutting-up of Leather, Cloth and such like.
Inventor: DRONSFIELD JAMES
Filed: 1908-02-15
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 3416. Dronsfield, J. Feb. 15. Cutting - machines for fabrics, leather, and the like.- Cutting-up boards, for use with thin leather, cloth, &c., are provided with a trough - shaped movable presser-bar which is mounted on pivoted links and moves in a vertical plane. The cutting-member slides on the presser-bar, and has several cutting- edges. Plan and side views of the board are shown in Figs. 1 and 2, respectively. The presser - bar e has jawed ends e<1> which are connected to jawed brackets f on the cutting-board a by a link g and by a combined link and lever arm g<1>. A longitudinal slot e<2>, Figs. 1 and 9, is cut in the presser-bar to allow the knife to act, and the top or back e<3> of the bar is shaped to accommodate the knife carriage h, the back h<1> of which is curved transversely, as shown. The knife carriage h has a slotted central web h<2> to which the knife i is fixed by a bolt j. The knife i, Fig. 12, has preferably four cutting-edges, and the ends of the knife carriage are closed for safety. The board is provided with slotted scales b which act as guides for a gauge c secured as shown in Fig. 9. The milled nut d<1> can be brought very close to the bar e so that a narrow strip can be cut. It is stated that the appliance may be used for cutting-up leather skins or strips for covering rollers or other surfaces in textile machinery.
Patent GB-190804893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Mounting of the Handlebars of Cycles.
Inventor: HARROP FREDERICK THOMAS
Filed: 1908-03-04
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 4893. Harrop, F. T., [trading as Harrop & Co., F. T.]. March 4. Handle-bars. - Relates to the type of reversible handle-bar for cycles wherein the lug has a vertical socket c to engage the stem a, which is provided with a supporting - collar b and is screw-threaded to carry a securing-cap e above the socket. According to the present invention, the screw - thread upon the stem is made sufficiently long to enable the collar to be screwed into position, where it may be brazed, the plain socket of the lug being made large enough to pass over the screw-threads. The collar has a projection b<1> to engage one or other of the recesses c<1> upon the lug. The cap may have holes e<1> or a hexagonal or like shaped part to receive a spanner.
Patent GB-190807844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Motor Controllers.
Filed: 1908-04-08
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 7844. British Thomson-Houston Co., Hastings, H. C., and Wise, W. L. April 8. Switches.-The spring g that pulls a locking- lever into engagement with a star-wheel d on the controller shaft is assisted by a continuously energized no-volt coil k, which attracts an armature h om the lever. When the controller arm is to be moved, the no-volt cuil is shorted or open-circuited by an arrangement of push-rods and levers, actuated by placing the hand on the controller arm.
Patent GB-190813966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stays or Stiffeners for Corsets and the like
Inventor: DEAN JOHN RALPH
Filed: 1908-07-01
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 13,966. Dean, J. R. July 8, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Stays or stiffeners. -Wire stiffeners with loops on both edges have the loops 3, 3<a> interwoven on one edge only, and the loops 4, 4a are overlapped or loosely disposed on the other edge, no binding-wire being used. The ends of the wires are secured by solder 5.
Patent GB-190816440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piano Organs.
Inventor: TOMASSO ERNESTO
Filed: 1908-08-04
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 16,440. Tomasso, E., and Tomasso, B. Aug. 4. Automatic instruments.-In a cylinder mandoline or tremolo action for piano organs and like mechanicallyoperated musical instruments, the toothed roller O for operating the hammer is mounted in front of the key frame H to facilitate inspection and repair. When a tooth on the tune barrel D contacts with a pin B, the lever A is caused to move forward, and the motion is transmitted through the links E, F to the parallel levers G, I, which are pivoted on the key-frame H and connected together by a spring J. The shoulder plate N is thereby brought into contact with the revolving toothed roller O, causing the hammer M to strike the string R. When the tooth on the cylinder D clears the pin B, the parts return to their normal position. An adjustable stop K is provided on the rear lever G and abuts against the lever I, and a stop-bar L is mounted on the key-frame H. The roller O may be provided with renewable steel strips secured in longitudinal grooves by copper fixing-strips. Specifications No. 20,859, A.D. 1902, No. 14,977, A.D. 1906, and No. 7984, A.D. 1907, are referred to.
Patent GB-190818904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Window Sash Fittings.
Inventor: DONNAN JAMES SHAW
Filed: 1908-09-09
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 18,904. Donnan, J. S., and Jardine, J. Sept. 9. Windows.-In windows having hinged-sliding sashes, the sash-cord G is attached to a sliding plate D having an upturned lower end d, on which bears a grooved roller A mounted on a bracket B on the sash. When the sash is turned in on its hinges, a catch-plate E, pivoted to the sliding plate D, is turned by the roller into engagement with a slotted plate F on the frame. In upper sashes the attachment is mounted half way up the sash-stile, and the plate F is secured in the groove holding the removable part of the parting-bead.
Patent GB-190819570-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Lotion.
Inventor: HALL MAY SCEVILL
Filed: 1908-09-17
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 19,570. Hall, M. S. Sept. 17. Lotions.-A lotion for the treatment of erysipelas, eczema, burns, &c. is prepared by pouring boiling water on a mixture of powdered camphor, Armenian bole, sulphate of zinc, and putty powder.
Patent GB-190821446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mine Props.
Inventor: NELLEN FRIEDRICH
IPC: E21D15/02
Filed: 1908-10-10
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 21,446. Nellen, F. Oct. 10. [Patent of Addition to No. 20,896, A.D. 1907.] Shoring and strutting.- Relates to mine-props described in Specification No. 20,896, A.D. 1907, in which two semi-tubes are clipped together to form a hollow cylinder, which is filled with a core composed of a number of blocks of waste rock, compressible material being inserted between the blocks. According to the present invention, the prop is composed of two semi-tubes 1 secured together by braces 5 to form a hollow cylinder, which is filled with finegrained rock 2. A rectangular opening 4 in one of the tubes is normally closed by a brace 5, which is loosened when the prop is to be withdrawn, so as to allow the fine rock to escape, whereupon the head 3 sinks in the cylinder. As a modification, a plain tube with an opening normally closed by a brace, may replace the semi-tubes.
Patent GB-190823436-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for use in Dressmaking and Tailoring.
Inventor: BURNSIDE ALEXANDER MITCHELL
IPC: A41H9/02
Filed: 1908-11-03
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 23,436. Burnside, A. M. Nov. 3. Cutting out.-A stand for use in determining the length of skirts, coats, &c. comprises a fixed platform made up of three parts a shaped so as to leave an annular groove b, in which fits a ring c provided with an arm d. This arm has extensions and a clamp e for a rod g carrying an adjustable vertical measuring- rod h, on which slides a chalk-holder n. The top of the' platform is countersunk to receive a rubber mat p. In the form shown in Fig. 6, an upstanding ring c rotates in a narrow groove, and is provided with a socket o to receive the end of the rod g. The stand may be made in one piece, and the ring may be in two parts. The rod g may be formed in one with the ring b. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications Nos. 1216 and 11,861, A.D. 1908.]
Patent GB-190902014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crossings for Tramway Rails and the like.
Inventor: WHITING HARRY GEORGE
IPC: E01B7/28
Filed: 1909-08-26
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 2014. Whiting, H. G. Aug. 26. Crossings without movable parts; renewable wearing-parts for crossings.-The main casting 1 is formed with ledges 3 supporting a renewable bearing-piece 4 with four taper arms on which the wheel flanges run. The pieces 4 are retained in place by checks 7 and may be formed integral with them, in which case the arms are separate. The pieces 4 when worn may be adjusted by packing-strips.
Patent GB-190902292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Liquefaction of Illuminating Gas by Pressure.
Inventor: BLAU HERMANN
IPC: F25J3/06
Filed: 1909-01-30
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 2292. Blau, H. Jan. 31, 1908, [Convention date]. Liquefying.-In the liquefaction of illuminating- gas by pressure, and without cooling below normal temperature, the gas is first subjected to a pressure of from 20 to 30 atmospheres, and the liquefied hydrocarbons of low boiling-point are separated. The pressure is then increased to 100 atmospheres or to the degree necessary for the liquefaction, as far as possible, of all the residual gas. To recover the gas absorbed by the hydrocarbons liquefied during the first stage, this liquid is conducted to a chamber communicating with the suction conduit of the compressor.
Patent GB-190905148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam Condensing Plant and Air Pumps.
Inventor: WEIR WILLIAM
IPC: F01B25/00
Filed: 1909-03-03
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 5148. Weir, W. March 3. Steam - engine airpumps in series; temperature of fluid, controlling. - In a steamcondensing plant comprising air - pumps of the combined wet and dry type wherein the dry-air pump discharges into the wet-air pump below its head valves, as described in Specification 2618/09, there is provided a watercharged tubular injection-water cooler connected to the suction and discharge of the dry-air pump so that a continuous circulation of injection water is maintained through the cooler by the difference of pressure between the suction and discharge sides of the dry - air pump, the discharge pressure being always below that of the atmosphere. The cooler P is connected by pipes T, Q to suction and discharge chambers of the dry-air pump E at Y and X. A controllably loaded non-return valve M connecting the discharge chambers of the wet and dry pumps D, E serves for the adjustment of pressure difference between the suction and discharge of the pump E. When the condensing- water from the pipe C is insufficient, water for the cooling-circuit may be drawn by the pipe R and valve S from the discharge of the wet pump.
Patent GB-190906518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hubs for Carriage Wheels.
Inventor: BRAND WILLIAM ABEL
IPC: B60B27/00
Filed: 1909-03-18
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 6518. Brand, W. A. March 18. Hubs.-A hub for carriage wheels consists of a cast-iron shell a strengthened by webs d. The ball races b are chilled, and, when worn, they may be ground away to receive pressed-steel races c. A cap h, provided with an oil-hole i, retains oil in the shell a. The ball cones j, j' are threaded on the axle in such a way that the rotation of the wheel tightens the cones against the axle-shoulder and the nut k.
Patent GB-190908335-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Feed-mechanism for Bolt, Rivet or like Heading Machines.
Inventor: BRIEDE OTTO
IPC: B21K1/44
Filed: 1908-11-19
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 8335. Briede, O. Nov. 19, 1908. Forging bolts and rivets; shearing.-A rod-feeding mechanism for machines for making bolts, rivets, &c. of the type comprising a rough-feed mechanism for advancing the rod approximately to the desired length and a finefeed mechanism for effecting the exact adjustment, has adjustable means by which the rough-feed mechanism can be uncoupled from its driving-means, and also means for regulating the fine-feed while the machine is running. The rod E is fed forwards by means of the fixed adjustable jaw d and a movable jaw f<1>, which is oscillated to grip the rod by means of a link g and a spring catch o from a sliding rod m. The jaws are mounted on a sliding plate capable of reciprocation on the rods a, a catch being provided to disconnect the feeding-device if required. The fine-feed adjustment consists of an adjustable screw h on a sliding block k, which can be reciprocated by a pivoted lever s, the length of reciprocation being finely adjusted by a screw q which is mounted in the cross-head of the connecting-rod n, and can be adjusted when the machine is in motion. The rod is fed forwards until the lever g hits against the adjustable stop p, thus disconnecting the driving- means, and releasing the jaw f<1>. The block k then pushes the rod back to the desired position, and the blank is cut off by the cutters c and headed in the die.
Patent GB-190908835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Armour Plates or the like.
Inventor: WALES SAMUEL SIGOURNEY
Filed: 1909-04-14
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 8835. Wales, S. S. April 14. Annealing and tempering.-Armour-plates or the like are made of steel containing vanadium in addition to the usual carbon, manganese, nickel, and chromium, and are subjected to a special heat treatment. The ingot after forging or rolling is heated to about 700‹ C. and cooled slowly; or it may be annealed in lime or ashes. The plate is then heated to above 875‹ C. and quenched in water to a temperature ranging from atmospheric to not more than 400‹ C. It is next preferably heated to 350-700‹ C. and cooled slowly. The plate may then be further toughened by heating to about 900‹ C., water quenching and re-annealing; or it may be made more ductile by repeating the heating to 350- 700‹ C. and slow cooling.
Patent GB-190914960-A (GB)
Title: Permanently Active Radio-active Products.
Inventor: HENRI FARJAS
IPC: G21G4/04
Filed: 1909-06-26
Abstract: 14,960. Farjas, H. May 8, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] [Addition to 14,762/09.] Radio-active substances, preparations of.- Radio-active substances are incorporated with liquid or pasty materials of such a nature that when finally solidified the mass is porous According to an example, radio-active barium sulphate is mixed with sodium silicate solution, and the paste is made into slabs, tubes, bowls. &c. and fired. The porous products so obtained are particularly suitable for treating liquids.
Patent GB-190921380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cheese Cutters.
Inventor: WAREHAM EDWIN JOHN
IPC: B26B27/00
Filed: 1909-09-18
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 21,380. Wareham, E. J. Sept. 18. Cheese - cutters.- Handles for cheesecutting wires are formed with longitudinal holes and cross holes leading to them ; the loops on the ends of the wires are passed through the cross holes into the longitudinal holes, and are secured by removable rods having grooves to engage the loops.
Patent GB-190921829-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Liner for use in Fixing Screw-spikes in Railway Sleepers.
Inventor: LAKHOVSKY GEORGES
IPC: E01B9/16
Filed: 1909-09-24
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 21,829. Lakhovsky, G. Sept. 25, 1908, [Convention date]. Screw s o c k e t s.-A socket for use in fixing wood-screws in railway sleepers, the screw-holes of which have become enlarged, comprises a split sheet-metal liner a, in the form of a truncated cone with a helical rib b forming internal and external screw-threads. The rib b increases in depth towards the narrow end of the liner a, the external diameter of the thread being the same throughout, as indicated by the dotted lines. The liner is screwed into the hole in the sleeper, and is expanded by the insertion of the wood-screw.
Patent GB-190924077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Opening and Closing the Window Sashes or Blinds of Carriages, and the like.
Inventor: SMITHURST PERCY ALLIOTT
IPC: B61D25/00
Filed: 1909-10-20
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 24,077. Smithurst, P. A. Oct. 20. [Cognate Application 25,977/09.] Window blinds. - Rattling of the window blinds of railway and like vehicles, ships' cabins, &c. is prevented by a pair of jamming- bars mounted in the frame on each side of the sash and actuated by a rotatable handle operating the gear which raises and lowers the sash. In the arrangement shown, the sash is raised and lowered by endless-chain gearing i, j, n operated by the handle p. On the spindle o that carries the handle p is mounted a wheel x, the teeth of which engage a tumbler w having projections v which engage notches at the ends of two levers s, pivoted to the casing at t and engaging the lower ends of the two jamming- bars q. When the handle is turned in either direction, the tumbler w is tilted and depresses the inner ends of the levers s, so that the jamming-bars q are raised against the action of springs and withdrawn from the sash. When the sash has reached the desired position, a slight turn of the handle in the opposite direction enables the jamming-bars to be drawn down into action by the springs. In the modification shown in Fig. 8 the jamming-bars are operated by the engagement of a cam 9 on the spindle 0 with a wheel 8 mounted on the inner ends of the levers s. The upper ends of the jamming-bars q may be hinged to the frame, as shown at z, Fig. 6, or may be bent to engage inclined guides 4, as shown in Fig. 5.