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Patent GB-190612707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Shaft Couplings.
Filed: 1906-05-31
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 12,707. Akt.-Ges. Brown, Boveri, et Cie. June 2, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901.] Shaft couplings; universal joints.-The coupling-flanges N', N', keyed to the shafts A<1>, A<2> respectively, are connected by a cylindrical shell K of corrugated or undulating form which allows bending or compression of the shafts but is rigid as regards torsional stresses. The shell K may be formed from a steel cylinder by alternately grooving it internally and externally, the edges being either left square or rounded off as shown in Fig. 1, while annular enlargements W at the ends receive the coupling bolts or studs S. The same form of shell may also be obtained by rolling corrugated steel sheet in several layers, which may be attached to the flange rims by radial studs. In this form, the layers may be separated by intermediate layers at the flange connexions. In another modification, the shell may be built up of flat disks connected alternately at outer and inner radii and spaced apart by distance-pieces. Or the disks may be bent, as shown in Fig. 3<a>, and then connected directly, dispensing with distance-pieces.
Patent GB-190628657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swimming Fins.
Inventor: KIRKWOOD ROBERT
Filed: 1906-12-15
Granted: 1907-12-14
Abstract: 28,657. Kirkwood, R. Dec. 15. Swimming - appliances. - A swimming fin B for attachment to the arm is secured to a part b hinged to a standard A, which is provided at one end with a handle A' and at the other end with a spring stop a<2> for the fin and an arm-strap a'. A fin, Fig. 5, for attachment to the foot consists of parts D hinged to a sole-piece C, which is strapped to the foot. Cords D' keep the parts open while the swimmer is entering the water.
Patent GB-190700430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Concrete or other Compositions for use in Building and like Constructions.
Inventor: HITCHINS JAMES RICHARD
Filed: 1907-01-07
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 430. Hitchins, J. B., and Dunz, W. Jan. 7. Slabs.-An aggregate material comprising any ordinary substance, such as coke, brick, pumice, clinker, ashes, &c., is mixed with coarse plaster of paris gauged with a warm solution of gelatin together with any coagulating-agent, such as tannic acid, chrome alum, potassium bichromate, or formaldehyde. A small quantity of alum may be added to accelerate hardening. The preferred proportions are :-24 bushels of aggregate material, 4 bushels of plaster of paris, 8 lb. of gelatin, 11b. of chrome alum or potassium bichromate, or “ 1b. of tannic acid or 1 quart of a 40 per cent solution of formaldehyde, and 7 lb. of alum. It is stated that the above composition is both fire-proof and damp-proof and may be moulded into blocks or slabs or employed for plastering or covering walls, partitions, floors, and the like. Specification No. 818, A.D. 1868, [Abridgment Class Cements &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190701019-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Feed Water Heater.
Inventor: POLLOCK JOHN
Filed: 1907-01-15
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 1019. Pollock, J. Jan. 15. Heating water.-The water in passing through the heater is heated by steam, either live or exhaust. The heater consists of two or more superposed cylinders a, a', which contain inverted hollow stepped cones b, b<1>. Steam is led by means of a pipe j into the top of the heater, whence it proceeds in part down the pipe g into the lower cone b<1> and then by pipes p, q back to the boiler, and in part through narrow openings around the top of the pipe g into the upper cone. The water is pumped up the pipes k, l into the upper cylinder a, where it gradually rises till it flows over into the cone b in a thin layer, and is there heated by the steam travelling down through the holes on the outside of the pipe g. The water and condensed steam then trickle off the dome-like cover of the second cone, and gradually fill up the settling chamber e<1> and the lower cylinder a'. When the level of the water reaches the top of the cone b', the water flows down inside the cone in a thin stream and is again heated by steam issuing from the pipe g. Finally, the heated water passes into the boiler by the pipe q. The impurities that settle out can be blown through the pipe n. Water may be directly fed into the boiler by a passage o.
Patent GB-190701310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Balls used in Playing Games
Inventor: MARSHALL DALE
Filed: 1907-01-18
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 1310. Marshall, D. Jan. 18. Balls.-Holes or pockets which permit the insertion of a playing member such as a foot, spike, &c. are made in balls for games. The ball shown in Fig. 1 is made of some resilient material, such as rubber, in order that the member inserted in the hole may be temporarily held. The tube G with which the football shown in Fig. 2 is filled serves the same purpose.
Patent GB-190707623-A (GB)
Title: Puzzle.
Inventor: SCHMALZ JOHN BARNES
Filed: 1907-03-30
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 7623. Schmalz, J. B. March 30. Puzzles.- Six separate triangular sections 1. . . 6, Fig. 1, marked with dice dots &c., and a picture 8, Fig. 3, representing an isometric projection of a gaming die are provided. The puzzle consists in assembling the sections in the form of an hexagonal body such that they will show, in perspective, the three adjacent 'sides of a die opposite to those presented by the picture. The puzzle is solved by arranging the sections in such a manner that the sum of the number of spots on any of the sides and the corresponding face of the picture is always seven.
Patent GB-190708300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tape Holders.
Inventor: PRELLER CHARLES AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1907-04-10
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 8300. Preller, C. A. April 10. Taper holders.- A taper stand consists of a base a, a pillar b having an horizontal eye c at the top, and a conical socket d mounted on the pillar to slide up and down. A socket h to receive a match-box i may be fixed to the bottom of the pillar.
Patent GB-190708626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Moulding Cement Tubes
Inventor: WINKLER JOSEF
Filed: 1907-04-13
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 8626. Winkler, J. April 13. Moulding cement tubes.-The mould a is carried by a plate d, which is raised by a cam g acting upon a plunger and allowed to fall upon the table l to stamp the material in the mould. By means of a hand-wheel q, the bearings n of the shaft f carrying the cam g can be adjusted to regulate the stamping. Fig. 2 shows a modification in which the material is tamped from above by means of a ring w which is forced against a cross-head v when the mould is raised.
Patent GB-190709119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flying Machines.
Inventor: REDEN ULRICH VON
Filed: 1907-04-19
Granted: 1908-04-21
Abstract: 9119. Reden, U. von. April 19. Aerial machines without aerostats; wings, construction of; launching and landing; propelling; steering.-Tbe aerial machine is provided with a pair of wings e which are vibrated about an apex x on the frame i by the feet of the operator, through a treadle t, links n, and bell-cranks h, u. Motor power may also be used. The wing arms f are pivoted at a to the arm h, and are provided with handles g for inclining the wing surfaces to obtain a feathering motion as the wings are vibrated, and to ensure that the horizontal component of the air pressure shall always act in a forward direction. The wing is supported on concave ribs, the outside one d of which is fixed to the wing arm f and to a rod 9, the inside one r is secured to the wing support u, while the intermediate ones 8 are loosely mounted on the rod 9. By turning the wing levers f, the wing tips are moved relatively to the wing base. The machine is steered by a plane s, fixed to a rod 2, Fig. 13, on which the saddle z is mounted, and to which is connected a strap o passing around the operator. By swinging his body from side to side, the operator can turn the steering-plane s and rod 2 about the axis k; and by moving the treadle t in the directions 4, 5 he can effect a relative movement, about the axis c, between the steering-plane s and the frame i carrying the wings &c. The saddle z is so placed that the plane s supports a part of the weight of the operator. An arched cover m, Fig. 12, is carried by the frame i. Springs w aid in the up beat of the wings ; they also serve as buffers when landing, and by acting on the ground assist the machine in rising. They can also be adapted to assist in the feathering motion of the wings. The wings are arched, the greatest curvature being in front.
Patent GB-190712445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Seats and Walking-sticks.
Inventor: SCHOCKE WILHELM
Filed: 1907-05-29
Granted: 1908-05-29
Abstract: 12,445. Schocke, W. May 29. Walking-sticks combined with seats are formed with a stick in two portions a, b, which are connected by means of a hinged link c and may be secured in position for use by means of a sleeve d when the seat is attached or removed. The seat comprises a ring e to which are pivoted arms g<1>, g<2>, g<3> supporting a sheet of material, the attachment of the arm g<3> being effected by the engagement of a pin i in its tubular extremity with a hook on a projecting portion h on the ring e. The sleeve d is slotted to allow it to pass over the link c. When the seat is in use, as shown in full lines in Fig. 2, the sleeve d is pushed up to engage pins f which prevent the handle a from swinging. In modifications, the parts of the stick are connected by means of a spring bolt l fitting into a socket and operated by means of a wire n and a ring. Fig. 6, or by means of a sleeve p, Fig. 8, similarly operated.
Patent GB-190712457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pumping Dredgers.
Inventor: BILES JOHN HARVARD
Filed: 1907-05-29
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 12,457. Biles, J. H. May 29. Dredging.-In suction dredgers of the type in which the material is raised by pumps and discharged through launders into hoppers in the dredging-vessel, the launders, suction pipes, hoppers, and other liquid-containing compartments are arranged to form a closed air-tight system, the overflow discharge from which takes place by siphonic action. In the form shown, the vessel has four hoppers 1, 2, 3, 4 extending transversely between the buoyancy spaces a and two pairs of launders b, b<1> and c, c', spaces e being interposed between the outer and inner launders. The launders communicate with the hoppers through openings g provided, except in the case of the hopper 1, with hinged covers h. The openings g of the hopper 1 can be isolated by hinged flaps m in the launders b, b<1>, c, c'. Four suction pipes n are used, each having a separate pump o and communicating with a corresponding launder b, b<1>, c, c', so that the hoppers 1, 2, 3, 4 can be filled successively by all the pumps; or each hopper may be individually filled by its own pump o, or any intermediate arrangement may be adopted. Each hopper has two pairs of discharge openings q controlled by rectangular trunk valves r which can be raised by hydraulic rams t for discharging the hoppers. The trunks r are provided with hinged extensions s and serve as discharge outlets for the overflow. An auxiliary overflow w may also be used. The top of the vessel is covered in, as by plating f, and all parts passing through the casing rotate or slide in stuffing-boxes to preserve air-tightness. An airpump or the like may be connected to any part of the system for the removal of air that may accumulate.
Patent GB-190714408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Racks or Supports for Umbrellas, Sticks, and the like.
Filed: 1907-06-22
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 14,408. Taylor's Cloak Room Fittings and Engineering Co., and Taylor, J. June 22. Brackets.-An umbrella, walking-stick, or like rack for attachment to a wall or for use with racks of the kind described in Specifications No. 7895, A.D. 1903, and No. 14,407, A.D. 1907, is formed by bending a piece of wire so as to form one or more rings &c. R and end loops L to engage the attaching screws or bolts.
Patent GB-190720994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Propulsion of Submarine Boats
Inventor: PROPOSTO CESIDIO DEL
Filed: 1907-09-21
Granted: 1908-09-21
Abstract: 20,994. Del Proposto, C. Sept. 21. Ventilating ships. - The propulsion of submarine boats is effected by a. system of compressed-air and explosion engines arranged to work in conjunction with each other. When the vessel is afloat, the four cylinders 1, 2, 3, 4 of the explosion engine are utilized to drive the shaft 5, upon which is mounted the'propeller. An air-compressor is also operated from the shaft 5, and is used to store air under pressure in the reservoirs 9. Either of the engine cylinders may also be used as an air-compressor. The supply of air for the engine is taken from within the boat. During navigation, when submerged, the power to drive the propeller shaft is supplied by the cylinders 2, 3, acting as an explosion engine, and the cylinder 1 acting as a compressed-air motor. The exhaust from the cylinder 1 is discharged into the vessel through the pipe 12, and the air for the explosion engine is taken in through the pipe 14 at the other end of the vessel. This enables the whole of the vessel to be properly ventilated and ensures that all fumes &c. are carried away. To facilitate the ventilation of the parts where fumes are most likely to collect, the cross-section of the vessel is reduced by partial bulkheads, thus increasing the velocity of the air at these points. When submerged, the barometric pressure within the vessel is maintained nearly constant by regulating the quantity of air supplied to the compressed-air motor 1, so that it is equal, together with the air used by other air motors on board, to the amount of air used by the explosion motors. The weight of the boat is maintained constant by providing a pump driven by the motor, which introduces water to the ballast tanks when running. An air-pump is provided to produce a vacuum in the ballast tanks to facilitate rapid submergence, or one of the motor cylinders may be used as an air-pump. Before entering the compressed-air motors, the air may be heated by the exhaust gases of the explosion motors by passing it through a coil in the silencer, wherein additional heat is obtained by burning an appropriate fuel by the aid of the residual oxygen in the exhaust gases. To avoid bubbling at the surface due to discharge of exhaust gases, all the cylinders may be used as air motors discharging into the vessel.
Patent GB-190726826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Live Axles.
Inventor: RUSSELL WILLIAM HENDERSON
Filed: 1907-12-04
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 26,826. Russell, W. H. Dec. 4. Motor road vehicles.-The driving- axle of an automobile comprises three members: (1) a long shaft 1 carrying a wheel on one end 3 and having a cup for a thrust ball 17 at the other : (2) a short shaft 7 carrying a wheel at one end, and having a corresponding cup for the thrust ball 17 ; and (3) a tubular member 12 screwed at one end to the sbaft 7 and surrounding a portion of the shaft 1. The axle is maintained in alinement by a roller bearing 18 of the kind described in Specification No. 25,488, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Bearings &c.], fitted between the tubular member 12 and the shaft 1. The bearing is held in position by a collar 19 at one end screwed into the tube 12, and by nuts 21. Three other similar bearings are used between the live axle and the inner surface of a fixed casing 33. The driving bevel-wheels of the differential gear are secured to the tube 12 and the shaft 1 respectively. The differential gear may be arranged at any point of the axle.
Patent GB-190727060-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Compositions for use in the Production of Various Articles.
Inventor: JOHNSON JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-12-07
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 27,060. Johnson, J. Dec. 7. Stopper materials. - A composition consisting wholly or in large proportion of sulphur and lampblack or mica or of sulphur, lamp-black, and mica is used for bottle stoppers &c.
Patent GB-190727432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tent Pegs.
Inventor: HERRON PETER
Filed: 1907-12-12
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 27,432. Herron, P. Dec. 12. Anchoring. - A steel ground - screw A is pivoted to a cross - bar B provided with flat ground plates C at the ends and eyes or hooks E to take the mooring-ropes.
Patent GB-190801489-A (GB)
Title: Make-ready for Printing Machines.
Inventor: REICH THEODOR
Filed: 1908-01-22
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 1489. Reich, T. Jan. 22. Impression surfaces.-In printing on an endless web from an etched or engraved surface, a raised pad or layer is provided on the impression cylinder or other surface corresponding exactly with the engraving, so that any particles of colour left round the edges by the doctors are not transferred on the white borders of the paper, and this raised layer is surrounded by suitable elastic material to make the impression surface even, without making the pressure on the white paper borders sufficiently heavy to transfer remaining particles of colour. The surface may be prepared with partial elevations or depressions to vary the pressure at different parts.
Patent GB-190807716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Machines for Cutting Rags and for other Cutting Operations
Inventor: ALLSOPP GEORGE
Filed: 1908-04-07
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 7716. Allsopp, G. April 7. Cutting ropes.-Relates to the construction and means of attachment of the moving cutters of guillotine, rotary, or scissors - type machines for cutting ropes &c., of the type provided with two cutting - edges and adapted to bring another cutting-edge into action when the first becomes worn. Fig. 5 shows such a cutter carried by a rotary drum. The cutter 1 is provided with two longitudinal ribs 2, 3 formed with cutting-edges, the ribs being either integral with or secured to the body 1. The cutter is secured to its carrier 5 by a number of bolts 7 arranged along the central line of the cutter. The stationary or dead knife 10 may be of any type, for example that described in Specification No. 20,838, A.D. 1906.
Patent GB-190808217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Ball Tees.
Inventor: HARTLEY CYRIL JOHN
Filed: 1908-04-14
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 8217. Hartley, C. J. April 14. Golf.-A tee for a golf ball comprises a rubber base-piece A with a tee B fastened to a washer G, adapted to swivel about an anchor weight F or rigidly fastened thereto. Two tees of different height may swivel about the same weight.
Patent GB-190809436-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Letter Sheet and Envelope.
Inventor: WIDMAIER OTTO
Filed: 1908-05-01
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 9436. Widmaier, O. May 1. Envelopes; lettersheets.-Relates to combined envelopes and letter-sheets of the kind in which the letter-sheet can be separated from the envelope by tearing off a single perforated strip, the envelope being left intact. T h e lower portion 12 of the letter-sheet 4, which may be of any length, is folded on to the upper portion 13, and the sheet is then folded backwards on the line 8 behind the envelope portion 1, 2 ; the envelope and sheet are next folded on the line 9 and secured by the gummed strips 3. The envelope is opened by tearing off the strips 5 along the perforations 6. An additional gummed closing-strip 11 may be provided.
Patent GB-190812482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Finishing Machines for use in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes with Wooden Soles.
Inventor: SATTLER CARL
Filed: 1908-06-10
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 12,482. Sattler, C. June 10. Clogs; paring.-A finishing-machine, for use in the manufacture of that class of clog in which the edge of the upper is secured in a groove cut in the edge of the sole, comprises an exchangeable cutter 10, Fig. 1, arranged above an adjustable anvil 11, a wedge-shaped hammer 18, Fig. 3, adjacent to which is arranged an adjustable rest or guide 21, and a curling-tool 31, Fig. 4, all of which are actuated from cams on the main shaft 4, which is journaled in a two-part casing 1, 2. The cutter 10 cuts off the superfluous edge of the upper after the latter has been secured by nails in the edge of the sole, the hammer 18 tightens the nail seam, while the curling-tool 31 bends the edge of the upper over to hide the nails, as shown in Fig. 8.
Patent GB-190815223-A (GB)
Inventor: HAWKINS SELWYN
Filed: 1908-07-18
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 15,223. Hawkins, S. July 18. Cutting or slicing vegetables &c. - In a band appliance for cutting a continuous helical strip, a rotary cutter blade a carries a screw b adapted to be wormed into the material f which is gripped by a holder e with serrated ends e<1>, the blade a being arranged at the same angle as the pitch of the screw. A stem or rod c supports the spiral strip of material as it is sliced off. The blade a is provided with a handle d having a loop d<1>.
Patent GB-190817658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vacuum Brake Apparatus for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: GRESHAW HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1908-08-22
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 17,658. Gresham, H. E. Aug. 22. Brakes.-The reservoir capacity of a vacuum brake cylinder is increased without alteration of the distance between the trunnions or brake cylinder supports. The usual stiffening-ring a attached to the lower end of the cylinder casing b is extended so that its periphery is at the same distance from the centre of the cylinder as the exterior surface of the usual trunnion straps. Through the casing b a reduced portion e of each trunnion d is passed and riveted, screwed or otherwise secured to the casing. A strengthening- strap f may be provided on the inner side of the casing b at the point of attachment of each trunnion d, and the straps may be riveted to the ring a. The trunnions also may be formed in one with the straps f or may have boss-shaped ends which bed against the inner surface of the casing. The upper end plate h of the casing b is of nearly cylindrical form with a practically flat top. The lower end g of the casing may be of conical form, the peripheral edge of the cone being extended to a distance just clear of the rocking lever passing through the piston-rod, when the latter is in the extreme operative position.
Patent GB-190823499-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Can-openers.
Inventor: GORIN FREDERICK PROCTOR
Filed: 1908-11-03
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 23,499. Gorin, F. P. Nov. 4, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Cans, opening.-Can-openers have means combined with the cutter for effecting relative movement between the can and the cutter. The can is supported on a frame 11 secured to the wall &c. and having an arm 10, in which is adjustably mounted the cutter-bar 18, preferably of tool steel. A pair of feed-wheels 24, 25, preferably toothed, are pivoted in recesses in the bar 18, the wheel 24 being attached to the operating-handle 31 and the wheel 25 freely mounted in the bar so that the top of the can is fed past the cutter 21, which is formed integral with the bar. In operation, the end 20 of the bar is forced into the can, the height of the bar is adjusted, the can is turned so that the lid is in engagement with the feed-wheels, and the handle is rotated.
Patent GB-190824600-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of a New Azo-dyestuff.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-11-16
Granted: 1908-11-16
Abstract: 24,600. Newton, P. A., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Nov. 16. Dyes, artificial.-A monoazo dye is obtained by combining the diazo compound of the sulphurous acid ester of 1 : 8-aminonaphthol with 1 : 8-dioxynaphthalene-4-sulphonic acid, and removing the sulphurous acid residue from the product. Specification No. 13,664, A.D. 1900, is referred to.