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Patent GB-190700122-A (GB)
Title: Means for Securing a Good Connection between the "Down Pipe" and the "Inlet" of Closets, Slop-sinks, Sanitary Appliances and the like.
Filed: 1907-01-02
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 122. Leeds Fireclay Co., and Reynolds, E. F. Jan. 2. Metal and earthenware pipes and articles, uniting. - Connexion between the down-pipe and inlet of closets, slop sinks, and like sanitary appliances is made by means of a metal thimble or sleeve a fitting on to the end of the down-pipe to which it is soldered, the thimble being flared if necessary as at a<1> to facilitate this. The thimble has inner and outer flanges b, b<1>, the end of the down-pipe bearing against the former, and the latter approximately fitting the inlet socket in which the thimble is secured by cement. A spigot portion c enters the inlet. Modifications dispensing with the inner flange are described ; in one form, the thimble is provided with a socket into which the down-pipe fits ; in the other form, the body of the thimble is tapered.
Patent GB-190700947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelope-sealing Machines.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1907-01-14
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 947. Mills, B. J. B., [Dick Co., A. B.]. Jan. 14. Damping envelopes; feeding sheets.-In an envelope-sealing machine, a pile of envelopes rests beneath a block O upon two flanged plates e carried by a plate E which is adjustable towards and from a fixed plate H. Sides plates f are laterally adjustable upon the plate E. Attached to a bar L secured to a rod c<4> is an angular feeder plate M which is adapted to pass between the flanges of the plates e and, entering between the flap and body of the bottom envelope, to carry it forward against a presser-plate I. The rods c<4>,B are reciprocated by a handle b<1>, a spring b<3> tending to hold the rods in the position shown. A trough N supplies water through perforations n<3> to an absorbent pad n<5> carried by the trough and is supported between the feeder M and the bar L. The presser I has a thickened edge i<1> corresponding in shape with the gummed portion of the envelope flap and is attached to a lever g' which is rocked about its pivots g<5> by the reciprocation of the rod B and arm G. The upturned ends g<6> of the plate to which the lever g<2> is attached are pivoted at g<5> to plates h<5>secured to the upper surface of an extension h<2> of the plate H. A letter being fed forward, its flap is pressed between the pad n<5> and the presser I, which, when the feeder M retires, presses the letter up against the plate h<2> and seals it firmly. As the feeder M again comes forward, the presser I moves downward and springs P push the letter into a receptacle D. The ends e<2> of the plates e prevent backward movement of the letter.
Patent GB-190704247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway Wagons and the like.
Inventor: MOYET JEAN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1907-02-20
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 4247. Moyet, J. B., and Bouvier, H. June 28, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Couplings, automatic.- In a coupling comprising twin interlocking hooks, each vehicle is provided with a pair of hooks a, b, which have their noses pointing in opposite directions and are mounted upon horizontal pivots D carried by tumblers C ; the tumblers are adapted to rotate upon a pivot A mounted in an eye in the draw-bar, the eye being elongated to allow for motion upon curves. The oscillations of the hooks are limited by stops h, h<1> in the tumblers C, and the tumblers are retained in position for automatic coupling by the engagement of the pivots D with stirrups S<1> pivoted at x to fixed brackets S and secured by bolts v, counterweights P being provided on the pivots x. Each pair of tumblers C is connected by a doublycranked cross - piece E, and the hooks a are connected by pivoted links to springs R arranged in cylinders pivoted to the vehicle. The hocks a are raised for uncoupling by means of cords or chains attached to arms j upon the books and passing over rollers to each side of the vehicle, where they are operated by screw connexions. For engagement with ordinary non-automatic couplings, the pivots D are released from the stirrups S', so that the hooks and tumblers may hang vertically from the pivots A.
Patent GB-190708155-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to the Removal of Carbonic Acids Gas from Exhaled Air in Breathing Apparatus.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1907-04-08
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 8155. Bloxam, A. G., [Armaturen und Maschinenfabrik "Westfalia" Akt. - Ges.]. April 8. Drawings to Specification. Respirators.-In cartridges for removing carbon dioxide from the exhaled air in breathing-apparatus, the absorbent for the alkaline liquid produced is placed substantially in the middle of each layer of the material absorbing the gas.
Patent GB-190712529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Inductive Telegraphy and Telephony.
Inventor: MAICHE LOUIS
Filed: 1907-05-30
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 12,529. Maiche, L. May 30, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Telegraphs; telephone systems.-In a system of telegraphy or telephony by magnetic induction, the coils are placed vertically and the same coil is used for transmitting and receiving. The coil b is wound on a frame a of any suitable shape, which may be lined with iron. One terminal of the coil b is connected to a key f, one contact of which is connected through a microphone p and battery o to the other terminal d of the coil. A telephone m is connected across the terminals of the coil through another contact of the key f, and its circuit is normally completed for receiving telephonic or telegraphic messages. Telegraphy is effected by manipulating the kev f to complete the circuit of battery o ; to telephone, the key is depressed and the microphone p is utilized. A high-frequency alternator may be used instead of the battery o, and a screen composed of sheets of paper soaked in paraffin, varnish, or glue may be placed behind the frame.
Patent GB-190715161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Operating Floats.
Inventor: BRIGGS WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-07-01
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 15,161. Briggs, W. July 1. Floats.-Relates to valve-operating floats as used in the tanks of water-closets &c., the object being to construct the float of sheet-metal parts which are connected together so as to form an air-tight and water-tight joint without the use of solder or similar material. The float a, which is made of sheet-metal, copper, an alloy of aluminium, or other metal not affected by water or acids, consists of two parts a<2>, a<2>, each of which is provided with a flange a<3>. The two parts a<2> are joined together by folding over the flanges a<3>, as shown. The rod b which connects the float to the valveoperating rod c is provided with a collar b<2>. In order to connect the rod b to the float, the projecting end of the rod b is passed through a hole in the float and is then expanded to form a flange b<4>, the float being thus gripped between the flange b<4> and the collar b<2>.
Patent GB-190718321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicators.
Inventor: JACQUES CHARLES ADOLPHE
Filed: 1907-08-13
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 18,321. Jacques, C. A., and Bõuerle, T. Aug. 15, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Speed indicators.-A hollow drum rotated by internal clock-work is provided with a paper shell bearing peripheral lines spirally arranged representing hours and longitudinal ones representing minutes. The circumference of the drum is divided by the minute lines into fifty-nine spaces, and is driven so that each space moves past a vehicle-actuated marker in a minute, the hours &c. being arranged as shown in Fig. 3. The marker i is carried by an arm j secured to a carrier mounted on a clock-rotated screw f, Fig. 2. The carrier is traversed through a screwed segment k, which may be withdrawn by suitable means such as a setscrew q. The marker is actuated by the vehicle through a lever connected by a rod v to the spraycontrolled arm q. The rod is depressed by the lever, and on its return under the influence of the spring s a rod p carried by the arm q forces the marker on to the paper. The Specification, in the original form, as published under the Act of 1901, comprises also alternative means for driving the actuating-lever consisting of worm gearing and pins upon the worm-wheel and for withdrawing the screwed sector from the traversing-screw, consisting of a spring-pressed rod and a pin thereon engaging in a bayonet slot. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190720181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Water-wheels.
Inventor: STEVENSON GEORGE SEATOR
Filed: 1907-09-10
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 20,181. Stevenson, G. S. Sept. 10. Turbines. - The waterwheel is mounted within guides and on the same shaft as a smaller wheel which automatically adjust the wheel to the height for working. A clutch connects the larger wheel to the shaft so that the wheel may be automatically raised out of action. Fig. 1 shows the main wheel 11 and the smaller wheel 12 mounted on the shaft 10, which is connected to a shaft 27 carrying pinions 30, 31. These pinions engage other pinions 33, and all the pinions engage racks in the side of the upright members 2, 3 for the purpose of elevating the brackets 6, 7 supporting the shaft 10. Power is taken from the wheel 11 through a crown-wheel 40, pinion 41, shaft 42, pinions 45, 46, and shaft 47. The wheel 11 normally runs loose on the shaft 10, but may be clutched to it by the clutch 13, 14 which is operated by the hand-wheel 15. The current acting on the wheel 12 causes the shaft 10 to rise until the wheel 12 is out of reach of the flowing water. The wheel 11 is then in the operative position, and if it is desired to raise this wheel out of action, the clutch 13, 14 is put into engagement.
Patent GB-190720552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Sucking Dust-containing Air.
Inventor: HESSE MARTIN
Filed: 1907-09-16
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 20,552. Hesse, M. Sept. 16. Vacuum cleaning-apparatus.-A bellows pump is attached to a casing capable of being taken to pieces and containing an air filter. The two parts of the casing 2, 3 are grooved and tongued, and grip between them a hinged frame 22, 23 covered with wire and enclosing felt or cotton-wool The suction valve is formed in a detachable plate 4, to which may be attached a filtering-device consisting of sheets 6, 7 of wire-net with felt or cotton-wool between. The bellows are driven from a crankshaft mounted on the casing 3. In a modification, the filter is placed in a separate casing from that to which the bellows are attached.
Patent GB-190721331-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement connected with Cricket Bats.
Inventor: BROCK ROBERT
Filed: 1907-09-26
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 21,331. Brock, R. Sept. 26. Bats.-The face of a cricket bat is provided with an inlay b consisting of a single piece of rubber, rubber substitute, guttapercha, balata, or the like, as shown.
Patent GB-190721581-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Connecting the Parts of Hollow Bodies of the kind which are Formed of Parts Pressed Out of Sheet Metal Celluloid Paper or the like connected together to Form a Whole.
Inventor: WOERNER MATTHAEUS
Filed: 1907-09-28
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 21,581. Woerner, M. Sept. 28. Toys.-Relates to toys and other hollow bodies of the kind which are formed of parts pressed out of sheet metal, celluloid, paper, &c. and connected together to form a whole. The invention is shown in connexion with a cylindrical body. The parts bare semicylindrical and provided with flat surfaces d, e having abutments f, g, which are tapered from top to bottom. The intermediate member a is made in one piece, and its walls have grooves i, k tapering from top to bottom and adapted to be engaged by the abutments f, g.
Patent GB-190802688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Gas Controlling Devices for Inverted Incandescent and other Gas Burners
Inventor: HINTON ELIE
Filed: 1908-02-06
Granted: 1909-02-08
Abstract: 2688. Hinton, E., and Andrews, F. A. Feb. 6. No-Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Incandescent gas-lamps.-Relates to the type of gas - controlling device described in Specification No. 16,722, A.D.' 1904, [Abridgment Class Gas distribution], and also to the type of pilot lights in which a ball valve partly closes the passage to the pilot flame. In the present invention, the passages are arranged so as to offer the least possible obstruction to the gas, and the valves are given perfect freedom of movement to render the device suitable for inverted burners. A shell a is screwed between the supply pipe and the burner. The gas passing in the direction of the arrows shown in Figs. 2 and 3 lifts a dish-shaped valve d and passes to the burner. At the same time, gas passes through a branch passage c, Fig. 4, from a passage b and lifts a ball valve f, which controls the passage to the pilot flame. The ball valve f rests normally on a plug g, and can move freely in a chamber e without touching its sides.
Patent GB-190805688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Gear for Motorcars and other Mechanism.
Inventor: CLAGUE JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1908-03-13
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 5688. Clague, J. J., and Callow, D. T. March 13. Motor road vehicles.-In change-speed &c. gearing, suitable for motor-cars, of the class employing pairs of loose gears and clutches, two sliding sleeves are employed having feathers &c. extending in opposite directions from a plane containing their inner ends. These sleeves D, D<1> slide upon the transmission shafts A<1>, A, which are squared and carry feathers or pairs of feathers E, E<1>, respectively, extending oppositely as shown. The loose gears B<1> ... H and B' ... H<1> have grooves in their bosses for engaging the feathers E, E<1>, respectively, and, as the sleeves D, D' are slid together by a yoke F, it is clear that no more than one meshing pair of gears can be in driving relation at once. The boss clutch grooves are formed with helical approaches, as shown in Fig. 4, to facilitate operation. The gears H, H<1> are connected by an idler I for reversing, and loose rings K are provided to give a " free engine.
Patent GB-190816601-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Sausages Containing Fish.
Inventor: MEYER RICHARD
Filed: 1908-08-06
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 16,601. Meyer, R., and Hahn, M. F. Aug. 6. Food preparations; preserving sausages.-Fish is smoked before being mixed with meat and made into sausages. The haddocks &c. are cleaned, boned, smoked, chopped with pork &c., mixed with onions, paprika, pepper, salt, &c., and inserted into skins smeared inside with pork fat. The sausages are then boiled and smoked. Bacon and dried-onion powder &c. may be used.
Patent GB-190821311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Cranes.
Inventor: MARSHALL JOHN
Filed: 1908-10-09
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 21,311. Marshall, J., Fleming, J., and Anderson, R. S. Oct. 9. [Cognate Application No. 25,586, A.D. 1908, dated Nov. 27.] Hoists.-In electric hoisting-machines having a free barrel connected to the driving-motor through a clutch, a brake is fitted to hold the barrel normally against lowering, and between the barrel and the brake a roller clutch is provided, the means for releasing the clutch being so interconnected with the means for operating the brake that the movement of the brake-operating means releases the clutch before releasing the brake. The hoisting- barrel A may be connected to its shaft A<1>, which is driven from the motor, by means of a clutch of the " coil " or other type. Between the barrel A, and co.operating with a band brake B', is a drum C forming one member of a roller ratchet clutch. The brake, which is normally held in operation by a weight D upon one arm of a two-armed lever D', is released by a pedal lever D<2> through the medium of link E, lever E', shaft E<2>, link E', and an arm of the lever D'. The clutch is normally held in engagement by a weight G on a lever G<1> connected to the fork H<1> of the clutch by means of an arm G<3>, link G<4>, lever G<5> and rod H. The lever G<1> is connected by a link J to the core of a solenoid J<1>, which when excited relieves the weight G and frees the clutch. The circuit of the solenoid J<1> is controlled by a rotary switch J<2>, operated by a quadrant J<3> upon the pedal lever D<2>, to close the solenoid circuit, so that the clutch is released before the brake is released, and thrown in when the brake is applied.
Patent GB-190823147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Hand Hammers.
Inventor: STEVENS CLEMENT HENRY
Filed: 1908-10-30
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 23,147. Stevens, C. H. Oct. 30. Air-escape valves.-A non-return valve shown in a pneumatic hammer consists of a sheet of steel V sliding on a pin 30<a> and pressed to its seat by a spring 30. Another form, shown in Fig. 20, consists of a stretched rubber ring V<1> between shoulders 32 and serving to control the passage of air from ports 28<a> to ports 31.
Patent GB-190824238-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Churning and Means therefor.
Inventor: CARLSON CARL ADAM
Filed: 1908-11-11
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 24,238. Carlson, C. A. Nov. 11. Actuating and governing or controlling pumps.- Cream is pumped into a vessel which contains compressed air or other gas, and is fitted with a pressure gauge and connected to the regulating- device shown. The pump plunger 28 is connected to the operating-rod 30 by a hook 31. When the pressure becomes too great, it lifts a piston within a cylinder 20, raising a link 24, which presses the arm 25 of a bell-crank lever against a spring 32. A rod 27 is thus moved to engage the hook 31 and release the plunger until the pressure again falls. The hook may be restored to its working position by gravity or by a spring.
Patent GB-190826551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Filling and Stoppering of Bottles and other Receptacles.
Inventor: BLAXTER AUGUSTUS PEARCE
Filed: 1908-12-08
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 26,551. Blaxter, A. P., Blaxter, A. P., and Chaloner, G. W., [trading as Barnett & Foster]. Dec. 8. Bottling; stoppering.-In a back-pressure turnover machine for filling and stoppering internally-stoppered bottles, the filling is completed in such a manner that a quantity of gas accumulates below the neck of the bottle and is available for the subsequent seating of the stopper; or the filling is completed and afterwards a portion of the liquid contents is snifted away, leaving sufficient gaseous contents to seat the stopper. A number of filler heads are arranged upon a trunnion A, against the face of which a distributing-device C is held, a washer D being interposed. In the washer D are two sets of ports communicating by pipes M, S respectively with the liquid and gas spaces in a back-pressure chamber E. For each filling-head, the gas and liquid ports in the washer are diametrically opposed, the inner ones being connected to the filling-heads by pipes G. This arrangement prevents leakage across the material of the washer. In each liquid part W of the filling-heads is a ball-valve, to avoid waste of liquid if a bottle bursts or is not put in place ; and in each gas port of the device C, except the one which supplies gas to empty bottles, is a similar valve to avoid loss of gas from the chamber E. In operation, for bottles having shoulders, filling is terminated in the position of the bottle shown in Fig. 4, leaving sufficient gas as shown by the dotted line to seat the stopper when the snift passages are vented. In bottles having no projecting shoulders, or in which it is not convenient to leave a gas space, the bottles are completely filled and a portion of the contents is blown out in venting, so as to provide the necessary gas space ; or the filling-nozzles may be arranged telescopically and adapted to displace a certain amount of the liquid.
Patent GB-190902100-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal Block Machines.
Inventor: NASHOLD MENZO
IPC: B28B1/20
Filed: 1909-01-28
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 2100. Nashold, M. Feb. 3,1908, [Convention date]. Centrifugal machines; moulds.-A moulding- drum 1 is divided by a transverse partition 2 and is provided with pallet supports 6. The rear wall 7 of each mould is secured to the partition 2, the remaining sides being hinged together and retained by a clasp 11. In operation, a pallet 12 is placed upon the support 6 and the mould closed around it. Concrete &c. is then run into the mould, and, when full, a cover 15 is placed in position and secured by means of catches 16 acted upon by a spring 20 and engaging with notches 21 in the mould sides. When all the moulds are filled and closed, the drum 1 is rotated to pack the material within the mould ; and when sufficiently packed, the drum is stopped, the covers 15 are removed, the moulds opened, and the moulded blocks removed on the pallets 12.
Patent GB-190903583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Generators.
Inventor: BENN CHARLES
IPC: F22D7/00
Filed: 1909-02-13
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 3583. Benn, C., and Benn, C. H. Feb. 13. Partitions in water space.-Semi-cylindrical plates 11, placed around the flues of a Lancashire &c. boiler in order to promote the water circulation, are connected by bolts 12 passing through flanges 8 at the top and bottom of the plates, and distance-pieces 13 between the plates and the flues are secured to the plates.
Patent GB-190904173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches for Telephonic and other purposes.
Inventor: AITKEN WILLIAM
IPC: H01H3/50
Filed: 1909-02-20
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 4173. Aitken, W. Feb. 20. Electrieally - r e l e a s e d switches.-A multiplecontact swith for use in telephone systems is operated by one lever or handle, in combination with an electro-magnet so arranged that, when the lever is moved in any one direction to operate a set of springs, a plunger rises behind an extension of the lever and prevents the latter from returning to its normal position until the c u r r e n t is removed. The invention is shown as applied to the four-way key described in Specification 15,818/08. A coil b placed inside a square tube a has a divided core s, t, the two sections of the core being surrounded by a thin brass tube. The core is provided with an iron plunger c having a non- magnetic extension d. On the four sides of the coil are placed sets of springs m, n, o, the centre springs m being operated by plungers f, which are controlled by a handle h secured to a ball g with a pointer e. When the handle is pulled over, the pointer e presses forward a plunger f so that one of the springs m makes contact with a spring n, thereby energizing the coil b. The plunger then rises and its extension d engages behind the pointer and prevents the handle from returning to the vertical position. When the current is removed from the coil, the plunger returns to the normal position by gravity, the movement being assisted by the rounded formation of the ends of the extension d and pointer e. Double sets of springs may be used, and the tube a may be circular. In a modification, an octagonal tube with eight single sets of springs is used.