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Patent GB-190722034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels or Wheel Rims.
Inventor: SHEPPARD OLIVER
Filed: 1908-01-09
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 22,034. Sheppard, O. Jan. 9, 1908. Felloes or rims.-Detachable flanges of the kind in which lugs m formed thereon take behind corresponding lugs formed on a channeled locking- ring g are secured in position by spring pins n, which work in the locking-ring and take into holes o. The spring pin is pushed back, when the flange is to be dismounted, by a tommy p which serves as a handle for rotating the flange relatively to the locking-ring.
Patent GB-190725308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Pianos and the like.
Inventor: SINCLAIR MATTHEW
Filed: 1907-11-14
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 25,308. Sinclair, M. Nov. 14. Automatic instruments.-In an automatic piano or the like operated by air pressure or suction, treadles are provided which fold within the casing when not in use, and are concealed by a cover-board which is controlled by a hand - operated device under the board.. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the cover-board f is connected by a cord. e which passes over pulleys c, d, to a movable member g having a handle h which projects through a slot l in the board b. When it is desired to conceal the treadles, the operator moves the handles g to the right, raising the door f, and while maintaining it in this position, the pedals are folded back by one foot. The handle is then released and the cover-board falls by its own weight. Slots m are provided in the cover-board for the ordinary loud and soft pedals, and the pulleys c, d may be mounted on the key-bed a and front casing n. A spring may be arranged to balance partly the weight of the door.
Patent GB-190725467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Hand Signalling Lamps.
Inventor: WELCH WILLIAM HENRY ISAAC
Filed: 1907-11-16
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 25,467. Welch, W. H. I. Nov. 16. Signal lamps, such as are used by railway guards, are constructed so that the glasses can be readily removed and inserted, and so as to prevent rattling of the reservoir. The glasses a are carried by a revoluble cylinder formed with a deep groove c and a narrow groove b. Each glass is inserted by pressing it into the groove c against the action of springs d, and then passing the lower end of the glass over a ledge b<1> of the groove b. The springs d keep the glass in position, when it is released from the hand. The revoluble casing is secured by a latch h, and, when it is secured, the lower channel b engages a projection e<1> on the base of the reservoir e, and springs f on the reservoir are compressed against the lamp base g, the reservoir being thus prevented from rattling.
Patent GB-190727997-A (GB)
Filed: 1907-12-19
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 27,997. Green, J., and Green & Co., W. Dec. 19. Cooking-ranges etc.; grates.-A stove or range has hinged or pivoted grate-bottom fitted in a closed hot-air chamber, through which the air for combustion passes to the fire, and the grate bottom is raised or lowered by a link passing through the floor of the chamber. Fig. 2 shows a range grate A in a closed hot-air chamber G, with a floor F through which passes a link D connecting the grate A and the adjusting-lever H. To prevent as much as possible the passage of air, the link D is curved to enable it to pass through an aperture E of the smallest possible dimensions. Fig. 3 shows a similar grate A and lever H connected by a straight link D with pin-and-slotpivot joints C<1>, C<2>, D', H<1>. Antifriction rollers may be fitted on the pivot joints and in the slot E. The grate-bottom A may be lifted by two links D, one at each side, connected preferably above the floor F, and operated by a lever H between them.
Patent GB-190808976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling the Feed of Steam Boilers.
Filed: 1908-04-24
Abstract: 8976. Soc. Anon. du Temple. April 26, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Feed-water, supplying.-The supply of steam to the feed-pump is governed by a thermostatic regulator, which is heated by saturated or superheated steam as the water in the feed-collector is above or below the normal level. A pipe 3 leaves the feedcollector at the normal water level and leads to a box 15, to which is attached a cluster of tubes passing through the furnace and re-entering the box 15. From the box 15 a pipe 16 passes to a casing 5 in which is a bulb 10 communicating with a flexible tube 11 like a Bourdon tube and containing a liquid which will be vaporized by steam superheated by passing through the tubes attached to the box 15, but not by saturated steam produced in these pipes. To the tube 11 is attached an arm 12 operating a cock in the steam-pipe 14 of the feed-pump. When the water level in the feedcollector falls below the outlet of the pipe 3, steam enters the pipe, and, being superheated in the tubes attached to the box 15, vaporizes the liquid in the bulb 10, thus operating the arm 12 and admitting steam to the feed-pump. When the collector is full, the steam in the heating-tubes is replaced by water, so that the bulb 10 is surrounded by saturated steam and the steam supply to the feed-pump cut off.
Patent GB-190810543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Seat Frames of Wicker of Cane Chairs that require Upholstering.
Inventor: ANDERSON CHARLES ARTHUR MARSHA
Filed: 1908-05-15
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 10,543. Anderson, C. A. M. May 15. Chairs.-The seat frames of upholstered wicker or cane chairs are made of wood, and are strengthened by stays C. The side bars A of the frame may be bored to receive stakes.
Patent GB-190810748-A (GB)
Title: Show-apparatus.
Inventor: SALSBURY THOMPSON GRAVES
Filed: 1908-05-18
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 10,748. Salsbury, T. G., and Ravel, E. May 17, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Tracks for sporting purposes; railways for recreation. -An apparatus for shows consists of a sloping track a a having two sets of rails, one of which terminates in a sharp upward incline d<1>, while the other terminates in a more gradual slope f<1>. The cars 1, z are coupled together during the descent of the incline, but are disengaged when they arrive at the upward inclines d<1>, f and, during their passage through the air, alter.their relative positions and arrive on a track c with the car 2 leading. The incline a may be dispensed with and the necessary speed attained by power-driven cars running along horizontal tracks.
Patent GB-190813284-A (GB)
Title: Improved Devices for Protecting and Preventing the Skidding and Slipping of Pneumatic-tyred Vehicles
Inventor: COOK CHESNEY CONRAD
Filed: 1908-06-22
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 13,284. Cook, C. C. June 22. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-A protective non-slipping cover for tyres comprises metal sections 5, which are linked together by interengaging tongues and slots 6, 7, and are each formed with two transverse ribs 8 and one longitudinal, preferably central, rib 9. The sections are shaped to fit the tyre, and to come close together when fitted thereon.
Patent GB-190813609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Straightening and Cambering Beams or Girders.
Inventor: FERGUSON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-06-27
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 13,609. Ferguson, A. June 27. Straightening; bending. - Beams or girders of iron and steel are straightened by passing them through two pairs of nipping-rolls, while in the space between these reciprocates a slide carrying two other rolls which are thereby alternately brought into contact with the beam. Fig. 3 is a plan of the arrangement showing the nipping-rolls E, adjustable in position along guides D', and rotated, as are the straightening-rolls C, by gearing from a motor c<5>, Fig. 1. A motor L serves to adjust the rolls E in position, and another motor H drives a cranked shaft G<1> which reciprocates the slide B carrying the rolls C. The latter are adjusted by a hand-wheel I'. The machine may be used for cambering by arranging the slide B so that only one of the rolls C comes into contact with the beam.
Patent GB-190819832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Wheels.
Inventor: SPYKER JACOBUS
Filed: 1908-09-21
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 19,832. Spyker, J. May 23, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Spring wheels.-An outer rigid rim 13 is supported upon two pneumatic cushions 17, 18, extending to the nave 3 and arranged on each side of a disk 5 which engages a groove 16 in the rim to provide lateral stability. The disk is of bell-shaped section and is carried by the nave 3 which is secured to the axle-box 1 by bolts 4 so as to be easily detachable. The leather or india-rubber cushion covers 9, 10, are formed with beaded edges held between integral and detachable flanges 6, 7,11, and 12. The groove 16 is formed by two angle-irons 15.
Patent GB-190821069-A (GB)
Title: Insulated Projecting Lantern.
Inventor: LUNGREN CHARLES MARSHALL
Filed: 1908-10-06
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 21,069. Lungren, C. M. Oct. 10, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Incandescent vapour lamps; projecting lanterns; lamp reflectors.-A projecting - lantern fitted with an incandescent vapour burner is formed so as to prevent undue cooling of the vaporizing-partsof the burner, and is provided with an adjustable reflector, and a drip-cup situated directly below the mantle. As shown, the burner is mounted on a cylindrical shell 15, which is covered with a heat insulator 18, such as woven asbestos, and is connected to the lantern barrel 1 by means of a few studs 16 and screws 17, so that the shell 15 does not readily lose heat. The lantern is provided with a transparent front 3, preferably dished, mounted in a cup 2, a reflector 4, and a ring 5 with an outer rim 6, the ring being secured by screws 7. The back reflector 9 may be mounted in an annular member 10, and is provided with a screw 13, which engages a threaded hub 14 of a cap 8 secured to the barrel 1. The reflector 9 may be adjusted in position, and it is held in position by screws 11, which engage slots 12 in the member 10. The burner is preferably formed with flanges 20 which rest on the shell 15, and the burner tube 22 passes through an aperture 21 in the shell. The vaporization is effected by an upper coil 25 which preferably contains metallic net-work 27 and is of thin ductile metal and a lower narrow coil 26 of very thin metal, which surrounds the burner tube and is arranged n the path of the rising products of combustion. The heated vapour passes from the coil 26 to a channel 31, and thence through a needle valve 33 mounted in a shank 34 enclosed by a cap 36. A hinged cap 38 in the top of a ventilator permits of the adjustment of the shank 34. The air supply to the lantern is through an inlet 50 protected by a cap 51, and to the burner is through a transverse channel 40 controlled by an adjustable valve 41 arranged outside the path of the products of combustion. The coil 25 is surrounded-by a cylindrical shell 43, which serves as a chimney and directs the combustion products to a ventilator formed of a lower shelt 46, and if desired a concentric shell 47, a dome 39 arranged above the shells 46, 47 so as to form an annular outlet 48, and a baffle plate 49 to protect the outlet 48 from violent draughts. A drip-cup 53 is provided to retain any liquid fuel that passes through the burner tube at the commencement of burning ; this cup may be fitted with a drain pipe 55, or the liquid may be retained by an asbestos wick 54 and used to assist the preliminary heating of the burner.
Patent GB-190822565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Fastenings of Cabinets and the like.
Inventor: REECE JAMES HENRI
Filed: 1908-10-23
Granted: 1909-10-25
Abstract: 22,565. Reece, J. H., and Rumble, R. Oct. 23. Opening boxes.- A jewel or other box, of the type having catches on the drawers engaging catches on movable bars, and in which the drawers are ejected automatically when the fastenings are released, is so constructed that no outward indication is given of the fastening - means. A single drawer a, Fig. 4, is fastened by a pin c, Fig. 3, traversing a bayonet-slot b and mounted on a spring-pressed bar d, which has externally the appearance of the binding- band of a book.
Patent GB-190902216-A (GB)
Title: Process for Producing Long Voltaic Arcs.
IPC: H01J37/32
Filed: 1909-01-29
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 2216. Centrallstelle fiir Wissenschaftlich - Technische Untersuchungen Ges. Feb. 1, 1908, [Convention date]. Gases, treating with electric discharge. - Air or other gas, to be acted on by an arc, is distributed to the parts of the reaction vessel in such a way that local cooling of the arc is avoided. A long steady arc is thus ensured without magnetic or other blowing. In the arrangement shown diagrammatically, the vessel is a perforated or porous tube B surrounded by an air-chamber A. The products, such as oxides of nitrogen, may be carried off through one or both electrodes E, preferably by way of expansion nozzles so as to cause rapid cooling. The gas may be at high or low pressure.
Patent GB-190911620-A (GB)
Title: Propulsion Device for Ships or Boats.
Inventor: RAUSCH SIMON
IPC: B63H1/34
Filed: 1909-05-17
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 11,620. Rausch, S. May 25, 1908, [Convention date]. Endless-band propellers.-An endless chain e, which is provided with paddles f and passes over drums d arranged at the sides of a ship or in a chamber b in the bottom of the hull, is provided on both sides with laterally-projecting rollers h, which, on the lower part of the chain, run between two guide-rails i, and, on the upper part of the chain, along a single guide-rail k. On the chain e are two driving-chains engaging sprocket teeth c formed on parts of the drums d, one or both of which can be driven in either direction. The main chain e comprises long links e' and short links e<2> on each side, the opposite links e' being connected by cross-bars, which are arranged in the plane of the paddles f and pass through the driving-chains. In order to prevent the water from rising in the chamber b, compressed air is supplied thereto from an air-pump &c. By the provision of an air-lock or the like m, workmen are enabled to enter the chamber. The level of water in the chamber b may be indicated by means of a gauge or electric contacts.
Patent GB-190919738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pattern Cards.
Inventor: METCALFE ARTHUR
IPC: G09F5/04
Filed: 1909-08-28
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 19,738. Metcalfe, A. Aug. 28. Cards for displaying &c.-In a pattern card, the fabric b is permanently embossed from the back into garment form, and the remaining parts of the design printed on the card either on the flat or embossed. To retain the fabric in an embossed condition, a damped sheet of cartridge-paper is placed at the back of the pattern b before embossing, and afterwards dries hard. The fabric is secured between cards a, d.
Patent GB-190921049-A (GB)
Title: Combination Hand Tool comprising a Hammer, Nail-extractor, Pincers, Gimlet and Screw-driver.
Inventor: DEMPSEY JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: B25F1/00
Filed: 1909-09-15
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 21,049. Dempsey, J. J. Sept. 15. Hollow multiple -tool end handles; locking- catches for socket fixings.-A combination handtool comprises a hammer, nail-extractor, pincers, gimlet, and screw-driver. One jaw b of the pincers is integral with the hammer head a, and the other jaw c is pivoted thereto and provided with a handle d, a spring e being engaged between lugs on the handles to maintain the jaws normally open. The handle f of the hammer has a chamber to receive the reversible gimlet h and screw-driver g, which may be held with either tool ready for use by a stud engaging the hole k. This stud o is carried by a spring m attached to the cap l on the hammer handle; and the end of the spring passes into an aperture n, so that the stud may be disengaged to allow the tool to be reversed or slid into the handle. In the latter case, the stud prevents it from falling out.
Patent GB-190921308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple Spindle Turret-lathes.
Inventor: CRELL OTTO
IPC: B23B9/02
Filed: 1909-09-17
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 21,308. Crell, O. Sept. 17. Turning nuts. - A four-spindle work-turret hollow-spindle lathe for turning nuts from bar stock is arranged to produce four nuts for each rotation of the turret. Stock is fed twice during such rotation, and the feed and chuck members are operated by interconnected levers from the cam shaft. At position 1, Fig. 2, stock is fed against a stop 40, pivoted at 41 and cam-operated at 42. A facing-tool 51 and parting-tool 57 for position 2 are carried by a cross-slide and corresponding tools for positions 3 and 4 are carried by the slide 46 operated by a cam lever with adjustable fulcrum 56. Parting-tools for positions 1 and 3 are carried by a lever rest pivoted about the axis of the turret and cam-operated at 67. The stop 44 for position 3 is pivoted at 45 and adjustably connected at 48 to the slide 46. The lathe may be arranged to produce more intricate work by disconnecting the feed or like mechanism for position 3 and by replacing the parting-tools 57, 59, 60 and the stop 44 by other tools.
Patent GB-190925092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Turbines.
Inventor: MOUSSON FRITZ
IPC: F01D15/04
Filed: 1909-11-01
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 25,092. Mousson, F. Nov. 24, 1908, [Convention date]. Balancing moving parts; rotors. -In turbines in which all the rotating elements take the form of wheels secured to a central shaft, the shaft is made conical and stepped towards the exhaust. In the example, two turbines for direct and reverse running have a common spindle which enlarges from each end towards the common exhaust chamber. The highpressure stages are velocity stages and the low-pressure stages are the pressure stages. Owing to the conical shape of the shaft, no special end-thrust balancing-device is needed.
Patent GB-190925742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicators for Motor-cars and the like.
Inventor: ONKEN JOHANN
IPC: G01P3/18
Filed: 1909-11-08
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 25,742. Onken, J. Nov. 8. Centrifugal speed indicators with indicating- apparatus.-A vertical shaft c carrying a centrifugal governor is driven from the axle of a motor-vehicle &c. through a shaft p and gearwheels o. The governor arms are connected by links to a fixed collar e, and are also attached to a collar f, which slides on the shaft c. The collar f is connected to an horizontal arm l, which supports a sign-board showing numerals through a window n in the back of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190927805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Otterboards for Trawl Nets.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN HENRY BURTON
IPC: A01K75/04
Filed: 1909-11-29
Granted: 1910-11-29
Abstract: 27,805. Smith, J. H. B. Nov. 29. Trawling-gear.-In an otter-board of the type provided with wheels, castors, or the like, and in which the rotation of the castors or the like about a vertical axis is limited, the pins d, on which the wheel-forks e rotate, lie in the thickness of the board, and the wheel forks e are mounted on angle brackets which have one arm a secured to the front of the board, the other arm b projecting underneath the board towards the back, and carrying the pin d. The rear sole-iron is removed, and portions of the board contiguous to the wheels cut away, strengthening-irons i, k being provided.
Patent GB-191001010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Root Cutting Machines.
Inventor: RICHARDS MICHAEL JOSEPH
IPC: B26D3/22
Filed: 1910-01-14
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 1010. Richards, M. J., and Bergin, J. J. Jan. 14. Cutting and slicing vegetables &c.-A hopper for a root-cutter having the knives M arranged on a drum A is designed to prevent wedging. The sides C of the hopper are vertical but the ends D are formed of a straight bottom bar N and a curved top bar P which are connected together by bars, or by plain or perforated plates. Sharp angles in the hopper are thus avoided. A widened portion G may be fitted to the top of the hopper to hold a quantity of roots.
Patent GB-191004191-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Vice-jaws, Hammers and like Tools.
Inventor: BECKER KARL
IPC: B25B1/24
Filed: 1910-02-19
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 4191. Becker, K. Feb. 19. Vices; hammers; pliers.-Vice jaws, hammers, pliers, and like tools for operating on soft or finished material are made from aluminium and its alloys. The vice jaws or hammer head may be provided with a core b of lead or the like.
Patent GB-191009806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Spinning of the Slivers or Ends Formed in a Condenser Carding Engine.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: D01G15/62
Filed: 1910-04-22
Granted: 1911-04-24
Abstract: 9806. Smith, W. T. April 22. [Cognate Application, 24,193/10.] Processes; bobbins.-The slivers or ends of a condenser carding- engine are wound upon small removable ferrules on the condenser bobbins, a number of these slivers, each taken from a different card, are then assembled on a bobbin, and a yarn is spun direct therefrom. The ferrules a are mounted on a condenser bobbin B, which, to facilitate their removal, is either made collapsible by being formed in hinged sections c, Fig. 2, or by being provided with a longitudinal wedge-piece b<1>, Fig. 4, or is formed with longitudinal grooves b<2>, Fig. 7, in which the operative's fingers can be inserted. The bobbin D, Fig. 9, on which the ends are assembled, is formed with longitudinal grooves d, and with a removable flange secured by screw or spring means, bayonetjoints, &c.
Patent GB-191013897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: FOSSI GIORGIO
IPC: B60C19/00
Filed: 1911-02-15
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 13,897. Fossi, G. Feb. 15, 1911. Jackets and covers.- The tyre cover 4 is formed of canvas or like fabric cut in the direction of the warp, rubber-treated, and vulcanized. Rubber or like elastic rings 2 are fitted between the rim flanges 3 and the air-tube. Air tubes and chambers.-The air-tube 1 is reinforced with similarly-cut strips of fabric, and has a thickened base portion 5, as shown. Tyre attachments to rims.-The edges of the cover are notched radially and fitted outside the rim flanges 3, being secured to the felloe by rings and transverse bolts 7. The rim is in two parts secured by bolts 8.
Patent GB-191017879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Developing Photographic Dry Plates in Daylight and for Loading and Unloading Dark Slides in Day-light.
Inventor: FORBES CHARLES STEWART
IPC: G03D13/06
Filed: 1910-07-27
Granted: 1911-07-27
Abstract: 17,879. Forbes, Sir C. S. July 27. Dark-slides; envelopes, plate and li7ce.-In a dark-slide, envelope, and developing-dish, the terminal fittings for transferring a plate in daylight from one to the other comprises flexible extensions of cloth or fabric terminating in metal socket pieces or lips and provided with rigid members which ensure their bending or folding over only at the point of juncture with the article. In the dark-slide a, Fig. 1, the connecting lip or frame c at the end of the flexible cloth b is connected to the dark-slide by the pivoted arms d. The two pivots or hinge pins f carrying the arms d may comprise screws which terminate inside the slide in two small plungers operating suitable catches to engage and hold the plate in position. In the developing-dish j, Fig. 3, a similar fitting q, r, t is adapted on the lid p and the dish is fitted with means for filling and emptying the dish in daylight. In a modified construction adapted to the envelope u, Fig. 4, the flexible extension v is fitted with a stiffening-frame x, Fig. R, and the connecting lip w holds the fabric v on to the frame, leaving only a short space for bending the extension over.