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Patent GB-190700923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Revolving Chimney Tops or Cowls.
Inventor: BULL CHARLES
Filed: 1907-06-29
Granted: 1908-01-02
Abstract: 923. Bull, C. June 29. Chimney tops.-A revoluble casing e, having openings e<#> protected by shutters l, surrounds a chimney top a having openings b formed in it, and is itself surrounded by a fixed imperforate casing c. The casing e is revolved by wind-actuated fans i, the spindles of which are supported in bearings j attached to the outer casing c, and carry bevelwheels k engaging with a bevel-wheel h secured to the top of the revoluble casing. The gearing is protected by a cover m.
Patent GB-190702462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sensitizing Bleaching-out Colours
Inventor: JOHN HENRY SMITH
Filed: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 2462. Smith, J. H., and Merckens, W. Feb. 3, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Colour photography ; sensitized plates &c.-The following substances are used as sensitizers for bleaching-out colours employed in the bleaching- out process ; the halogen substitution products of the alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and acids, and of the benzol derivatives ; bodies derived from the phenol ethers (anethol is however known to act as a sensitizer); the halogen hydrins (especially glycolchlorhydrin), and the clorine and bromine hydrins of glycerin. The action of the halogen hydrins increases in proportion to the amount of halogen in the molecule. While it is more advantageous to employ the phenol ethers in alcoholic solution in combination with peroxide of hydrogen for subsequent sensitizing, it is better to use the halogen hydrins in the emulsion, followed by an acid sensitizing - bath. The alcohols, acetones, benzols, and their homologues are preferably employed as solvents for the sensitizing-bodies, even though they should be soluble in water.
Patent GB-190702896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Compressing Air.
Inventor: JONES THOMAS LOUIS
Filed: 1907-02-05
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 2896. Jones, T. L. Feb. 5. Centrifugal Sprengel and like pumps.-A centrifugal air-compreseor comprises a number of short and long, outwardly-projecting, straight or curved pipes f, g mounted in disks a, b and connected together in pairs by passageways c in the shaft C by which they are rotated. The longer pipes rotate in an air-tight vessel B with an air outlet e, while the shorter arms rotate partly in the atmosphere and partly in water contained in a trough E connected with the casing B through a cooler and a float valve k. Several of these elements may be used in series. A modification is described in which the apparatus is used as a compressed-air motor.
Patent GB-190704567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottles.
Inventor: DUNSTAN JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1907-02-25
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 4567. Dunstan, J. H. Feb. 25. Bottles, non-refillable; corks, retaining.-The tapering portion 11 of a neck of a bottle receives a cork 3, which rests on an internal shoulder 2 and is covered by a metal guard 6, the whole device being secured in position by a bail 9, which passess over recesses 4 in the mouth of the bottle and round lugs 5 integral with the neck, the free ends being secured finally to the guard 6 by solder 10. It is stated that the stopper can only be removed after destruction of one or both of the lugs 5.
Patent GB-190704981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves.
Inventor: ALLEN EVERETT PHILLIP
Filed: 1907-03-01
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 4981. Allen, E. P. March 1, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lift valves; casings.-A lift valve B' is guided by tongues C' and slots C<1> in the casing C, and is actuated by a threaded spindle B<2>. The spindle is packed by a ring F contained between a collar F<1> on the spindle and a shoulder D' on the casing, which are pressed together by a spring E. A ball-bearing E<3> is inserted between the end of the spring and the thrust nut E<1>. A nut I prevents the downward. movement of the spindle when the valve is being opened.
Patent GB-190705006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines
Inventor: UNDERWOOD JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1907-03-01
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 5006. Underwood, J. T. March 1. Typewriters.- Relates to means for r altering the throw of the ribbonvibrator in order to bring into use different parts of the width of the ribbon. The vibrator 14 is provided with ears 15 which loosely embrace a vertical guide 16 so as to permit of a slight rocking motion thereon. The vibrator is reciprocated by a lever 17 pivoted to a projection 19 on a bar 20, which is carried by, and can slide on, the platen-shifting rail 8. The lever 17 is provided on opposite sides with two pins 25, 28, which are at different distances from the fulcrum 18 and can be engaged by slotted projections 27, 30 carried by the universal bar frame 13. The bar 20 and lever 17 are shifted, in order to bring either of the pins 25, 28 into engagement with the frame 13, by means of a shaft 34, having at one end finger-levers 32, 33, and at the other an arm which engages a nolch 37 in the bar 20. The shaft 34 is held in either position by an arm 39 which is engaged by a spring detent 38. Specification No. 10,062, A.D. 1906, is referred to.
Patent GB-190714143-A (GB)
Title: Improvement relating to Inner Tubes for Pneumatic Tyres for Cycles
Inventor: BARRON WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-06-19
Granted: 1908-06-19
Abstract: 14,143. Barron, W. June 19. Tyres, pneumatic. -In order to assist in keeping the sealed ends A of a divided inner tube in place in the cover, they are formed with three annular ribs B, the ring employed for this purpose as described in Specification No. 5114, A.D. 1900, being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190714713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Arc Lamps
Inventor: HATFIELD HENRY STAFFORD
Filed: 1907-06-26
Granted: 1908-06-29
Abstract: 14,713. Hatfield, H. S., and Lewis, F. M. June 26. Arc lamps.-Arcs are fed with unoxidized or partly oxidized silicon in addition to a metallic fluoride, such as calcium fluoride. The steadiness of enclosed arcs is thus improved. The silicon may be in the form of carborundum, a metallic silicide, or siloxicon. The materials may be mixed with carbon and made into electrodes, or used as cores for electrodes. According to the Provisional Specification, such an electrode may be used as a positive electrode in conjunction with a negative electrode having an ordinary core or none at all ; the materials may be heated together in an electric furnace ; also there may be a rapid circulation of gas through a globe surrounding the arc, and other salts than fluorides may be used.
Patent GB-190716350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Steam Engines.
Inventor: BROSSE FELIX JOSEPH THEOPHILE
Filed: 1907-07-16
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 1 6 , 3 5 0. La Brosse, F.J.T.E.de, and Fouche, H. E., [trading as Soc. E. de la Brosse et FouchÚ]. Sept. 21, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lubricating.-High - pressure marine and other engines are provided with casings which allow deformation of the frame and the free expansion of the cylinders, and also with means for preventing the lubricating- oil from entering the cylinders and valve-chests. The casing is composed of a number of removable parts A, B, C, D, E, fixed in position by strengthening irons F. The joints are made tight by leather or like packing. The oil is excluded from the cylinders and valve chests by two-part tubes K secured to the main stuffing- boxes and provided at their outer ends with other stuffing- boxes. A guide P may be substituted for the outer stuffing-box of the valve-chest. Pipes N, 0 are provided for drainage and for detecting leakage.
Patent GB-190716398-A (GB)
Inventor: BAIN ALEXANDER HENDERSON
Filed: 1907-07-17
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 16,398. Bain, A. H. July 17. Bottles etc.; stoppers.- A vessel A from which hypodermic syringes are to be filled is fitted with a nozzle C, preferably at the top, into which the lower end E of the syringe D is inserted, after the needle has been unscrewed. The vessel is then inverted and the liquid drawn into the syringe. The nozzle C is covered by a cap when not connected to a syringe. Fig. 2 shows the nozzle C attached to the stopper of the vessel.
Patent GB-190717207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Window Fittings.
Inventor: HENDERSON HUGH
Filed: 1907-07-27
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 17,207. Henderson, H. July 27. Binges for windows. The sash swivels on hinges j, k fitted at the top and bottom of the sash stile respectively. The fixed leaf of the top hinge j is made with a projecting part j<1> which prevents detachment of the sash when it is swung inwards, and also forms a guide for the other leaf when the sash is sliding.
Patent GB-190721669-A (GB)
Inventor: CARTER MAJOR WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-09-30
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 21,669. Carter, W., and Fletcher, E. J. Sept. 30. Cameras; trays, dishes, etc.; plate and like boxes.-A camera outfit for taking developing and fixing photographs comprises a tubular magazine, a magnet for picking up the uppermost plate, means for drawing it away to a shoot or guide into position for exposure, a slotted connexion with a developing-box beneath this containing tanks for developing and fixing, and means for dropping the exposed negative into a holder and developing the plate in this holder, and subsequently dropping the plate from this holder into the fixing-bath. The telescopic storage magazine is adapted between the tripod head and the camera base. The plates are fitted with metallic sheaths or backing, and the uppermost plate is raised by a magnet bar c', Fig. 1, from the magazine c to a level with the groove a<4><x>. The plate comes within a sliding frame d, by which it is drawn to the curved shoot e into the focal plane. The shoot is pivoted at e<1> to allow a little play. A pivoted shutter f is used, and interacts with the cut-away part e<3> of the shoot topress the latter against the plate, holding it rigidly in position during exposure. The piate in this position rests on the pin g. After exposure, the plate drops through the slots a<13>, h<6> into a holder i<3>, which is raised and'lowered by a sliding rod i. This rod rotates on a fixed central. rod i*. The plate in the holder rests in a spring arm i<5>. After development, when the plate is raised and turned into position above the fixing-bath, the projection l moves the arm is, allowing the plate to drop into the fixing-bath k. A curved plate k<1> of vulcanite and a projecting spring strip k<2> prevent the face of the plate from getting scratched and the back from adhering to the side of the tank. A door is arranged in the front of the developing-box to give access to the tanks.
Patent GB-190722978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Elastic Tyres for the Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: TORKINGTON ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-10-18
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 22,978. Torkington, A. W. Oct. 18. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-In elastic tyres of the kind described in Specification No. 26,480, A.D. 1906, in which articulated floating rings are fixed to the sides by bolts passing through the tyre, the rings are made up of separate adjacent plates carried by an articulated band located in a circumferential recess within the tyre. The articulated band is formed of links b, Fig. 1, with male and female ends pivoted upon bolts c passing through the plates d forming the floating rings. In fitting up, the tyre with rings and band is clamped transversely and nuts are threaded on the bolts. After removal of the clamps, the nuts are pulled into recesses in the plates which prevent them from turning. Snugs d<1> on the insides of the plates fit into recesses in the tyre. In a modification the links are cruciform, and are pivoted intermediate to the bolts c. In the form shown in Fig. 4, each link is in two parts e held upon the bolt c by a collar and thread, adjacent links being connected by links f engaging projections on the inner faces of the parts e. The plates d are formed with lips d<2>. The tyre may be in two parts with registering grooves forming the recess as in Fig. 1, or it may be integral and cut along the centre of the base so that the band can be sprung into place ; or a groove may be formed and filled in after insertion of the band.
Patent GB-190726519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Registers.
Inventor: TREVELLIAN FREDERIC HENRY
Filed: 1907-11-30
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 26,519. Trevellian, F. H. Nov. 30. Tills.-Autographic cash - registering tills are provided with duplicate invoice-strip feed-mechanism and with a third strip for totals. The duplicate strips 21, 22, Figs. 3 and 11, are led from the 'supply rolls over the plate 27, the upper strip passing round the cylinder 29, which has jaws for clipping the carbon paper, and passing under the pressure roller 24, Fig. 9, and through the slot 37 in the cover 37<a>, the latter together with the roller 24 being carried in pivoted arms 51 the ends of which have adjusting screws to engage under plates 57 which can be turned aside so as to permit raising of the cover 37<a>. The record sheet passes under the glass sheet 114 and is wound on the roller 26, which is carried in slotted bearings as shown and is held up by the spring-pressed fork 41 against the roller 38, which carries a toothed wheel 34, driven from the handle, and having a pawl to prevent backward motion. The winding-on roller 100 of the total strip is driven by a pawl eccentrically pivoted on the end of the operating-spindle 32, this strip also passing under a glass sheet 115. One turn only of the handle is ensured by the cam 68 on the main spindle gear engaging a projection on the vertical spring bolt 60 so as to bring it against a stop 69 on the gear wheel. The bolt 60 when raised frees the pivoted catch 70, Fig. 10, so as to release the lug 72 on the drawer and allow the latter to be thrown open by a spring. The lug 72 when the drawer is closed engages the recess in the catch 70 so as to return it to locking position and allow the bolt 60 to drop and hold it. The supply rolls are replaceably mounted on coned bearings one of which can be withdrawn against a spring as shown in Fig. 6, the total-strip winding- on roller being similarly mounted, the cone being attached to the driving ratchet-wheel and having wings to engage grooves in the roll. A bell is sounded on opening the drawer. The rolls are carried in frames 4 pivoted at 6, the cover being pivoted at 3. The clip 29, Fig. 11, for the copying- sheet is attached by lugs 29<c> to the frames 4 and has apertures 95 for the insertion of a forked lever for opening it. The total and invoice strips may be arranged side by side.
Patent GB-190728122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames for Embroidery, Fancy-work, Fabric, Painting and the like.
Inventor: CAZAURAN FERNAND MARCEL
Filed: 1907-12-20
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 28,122. Cazauran, F. M. Dec. 20, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Stretching-appliances.-An embroidery, painting, or like frame has a fitting enabling it to be fixed on a table and inclined or turned in any direction. The frame comprises a bar, Fig. 1, rotatably secured at its centre to a block which serves for fixing the frame to a table. The bar 1 supports at its ends the longitudinal bars 6 which are capable of turning thereon. The ends of the cross-beams 8 rotate in holes formed in the bars 6, being fixed by the nuts 9. The fabric is fastened to the crossbeams by the part 13 fitting in the notch 12 and held down by the bolts 14. The fabric may be stretched by turning the cross-beams, and wound and unwound on the rollers as required. The invention is applicable to any frame on which it is desired to stretch and unwind fabric, paper, canvas, &c. for the purposes of embroidery, painting, or decoration, and the frame may also serve as a desk or similar object. In the case of large frames or looms, two jointed sliding legs are provided.
Patent GB-190728621-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Stove for Heating Houses, Green-houses and other Places.
Inventor: ANTHONY HENRY ANTHONY BIRRELL
Filed: 1907-12-30
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 28,621. Anthony, H. A. B. Dec. 30. Stoves; feeding and stoking; draught, regulating.-A continuously burning stove for heating greenhouses, dwelling - houses, &c. is provided with a vertical series of fuel receptacles with hinged bottoms, which are tripped successively and automatically at predeterminel intervals so as to dump the fuel upon a fire-grate. The stove is also fitted with automatic means for distributing the fuel, raking the fire, and regulating the draught. Figs. 1 and 2 show a stove a with a series of fuel receptacles b, each with a hinged bottom b<1> supported by an arm b<3> and detent c<1> on a vertical lever c. A stop d holds the lowest bottom b<1>, when it has been released, in a position suitable to throw the fuel through the chamber a' and towards the middle of the grate. The levers c, of which one is fitted for eac fuel receptacle b, are thrown aside by arms e<1> on a spindle e rotated slowly and continuously by a weight g<1> and a train of wheels f<14>, f<4>, f<3>, f<2>. The last wheel f<2> is on a crank-shaft f, a crank f<5> on which operates, by means of a connecting-rod f<6>, a vertical plunger h, which rests on the top of the bed of fuel in the stove. The crank j<1>, by means of connecting-rods j, operates sliding dampers i<2>, i<3> on air holes i. The parts are arranged so that the plunger h begins its upward movement as soon as a charge of fuel is dumped into the firechamber. The plunger is fitted with two disks h<1>, h<2>, or a disk h', and a pair of cross-arms h<2>, separated by a distancepiece. The disks &c. prevent the plunger from 'sinking into the fuel, and regulate the movements of the mechanism. Larger stoves, which may be required to burn continuously for say twelve to twenty-four hours, are fitted also with toothed stoking-arms k, Fig. 11, which pass between and clean the fire-bars. They also are operated automatically by the crank j<1>, a projection on which lifts the lever k<2>, and by means of the link k<3>, the lever k<4> on the pivot spindle of the raking- mechanism k. In this modification, the fuel is placed in the receptacle b through hinged covers b' on their projecting portions. Only one releasing- lever C is fitted, as shown in Fig. 6, the successive operation of the dumping-doors b<1> being effected by making the arms b<3> of suitable length relatively to the supporting-detents C', and by successive movements of the lever C through suitable intervals, by means of pins E<1> on a rotating disk E. Fig. 7 shows a modified draught-regulating fitting. The air holes shown in Fig. 11 are fitted with upturned pieces I, I', and are covered by dampers I<2>, I<3>, hung loosely on rods I<4> with enlarged lower ends, which lift the dampers from the pieces I, I', while allowing the rods to work through the dampers when necessary. The operating-mechanism consists of a pivoted lever F', a link F<1>, and a crank F.
Patent GB-190800864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Saucepans and similar Cooking Vessels
Inventor: RAIMBACH JANET
Filed: 1908-01-14
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 864. Raimbach, J., and Raimbach, D. L. Jan. 14. Saucepans &c.-One or more hooks H are immovably attached to the lid of a saucepan &c., so that foods, especially puddings in basins, cloths, or nets, may be cooked or reheated by direct suspension in boiling water.
Patent GB-190801931-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliance for Mending Surveyors Band Chains.
Filed: 1908-01-28
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 1931. Tallack, H. T., and Stanley & Co., W. F. Jan. 28. Soldering.-Surveyors' steel measuring-tapes are repaired by means of a sleeve A coated internally with soft solder and flux, and having holes B, C, formed therein, of which the hole B serves as an inspection hole in fitting the broken ends, and the holes C contain a reserve of solder.
Patent GB-190808368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Non-actinic Screens for Photographic and like purposes.
Inventor: JEANNET XAVIER
Filed: 1908-04-15
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 8368. Jeannet X., and Mauvillin, E. April 20, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Lamp globes and chimneys.-Screens for the non- actinic illumination of photographic laboratories or dark-rooms consist of a solidified transparent material which maintains in suspense and in a state of emulsion a finely emulsified absorbing substance, such as chromate of lead. The absorbing emulsion can be coated directly upon the outer surface of an electric bulb. The non-actinic translucence of the screens is due to the special molecular state of the emulsified salt. In preparing the screens the salt is emulsified by double chemical decomposition in the colloid materials which are transparent and adapted to be solidified, and which serve for maintaining the salt in suspension. Gelatine or other colloid materials such as solutions of gum arabic, or combinations of solidified glycerine can be used. Colouring substances such as aniline and the like can be added in addition, and also antiseptic substances such as formalin.
Patent GB-190809646-A (GB)
Inventor: VELDE THEODOOR HENDRIK VAN DE
Filed: 1908-05-04
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 9646. Velde, T. H. van de. May 4. Dresses etc.; drawers and pants.-Underclothing, such as skirts and drawers for women and children, is formed with a sloped and curved waistband, so that it can be attached to a garment supporter, such as a belt or a corset, in such a manner that the clothing rests at the rear upon the pelvic circle, in front upon the upper edge of the pubic bone, and laterally between the spina anterior superior and trochanter majus, and is thus supported along the circumferentia pelvis externa. The drawers, Fig. 4, have a curved waistband g to fit as above, and are closed laterally at c ; they are buttoned to the belt or the like by means of buttonholes d. The waistband may only partly be sewn to the garment, the remainder being left loose so that it can be sewn completely afterwards to suit different figures.
Patent GB-190811954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Delivering Mail Bags from Railway Trains.
Inventor: SAAL CHRISTIAN LUDWIG
Filed: 1908-06-02
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 11,954. Saal, C. L., and Shafer, F. H. June 2. Mail-bag catchers and dischargers.-Mail bags to be delivered from trains are carried by hooks removably supported on a lever-arm pivoted to the mail car, which hooks engage with and are secured by an inclined wire fixed, parallel to the rails, at the side of the track. The parts are shown in operative position in Fig. 2, in which the mail bag f, is carried by the double-hook h, both parts of the hook having spring retaining-means k, o. The inclined wire e is stretched between two posts c, d, and is engaged by the upper part of the hook. The lever p, pivoted to the car at q and resting on a stop t, is weighted at s and has a rearwardly inclined arm r which passes through an eye m on the hook h so as to maintain the hook in a vertical plane.
Patent GB-190817261-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lotion particularly applicable to Diseases of the Eye.
Inventor: LOOSE WINDELER
Filed: 1908-08-17
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 17,261. Loose, W. Aug. 17. Lotions.-A lotion for diseases of the eye, and for gonorrhoea is composed of wine, egg albumen, sulphate of zinc or boric acid, and sugar.
Patent GB-190824851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Condensers.
Inventor: AMOR GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-06-09
Granted: 1909-06-09
Abstract: 24,851. Amor, G. W. June 9. Condensers.-A drainage pipe b passes through the several coils of tubes a and may form the means for supporting the vertical rows by flanges h. Apertures c in the pipe b drain the tubes at their lowest points. In a modification, Fig. 7, the drainage pipe passes through the end connexions f, supporting-flanges h being fitted as before. Various shapes of tubes are shown. A main pipe e collects the condensed liquid.