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Patent GB-190622099-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Tyre Protector and Anti-skidding Device for the Wheels of Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: LEWIS OSWALD EDWARD
Filed: 1906-10-06
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 22,099. Lewis, O. E. Oct. 6. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Spring wheels.- A non-skid device and tyre protector for motor-omnibus and other vehicle wheels consists of a loose metal rim c formed with a web c<1> fitting into a groove b<2> between the twin tyres. The outer surface of the rim is suitably formed to grip the road. In a modification for use on a single tyre, the rim is held in place by arms on one side connected to a loose ring surrounding the hub.
Patent GB-190622226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway-ties.
Inventor: BRODERICK MICHAEL CLEMENT
Filed: 1906-10-08
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 22,226. Broderick, M. C., and Siber, B. F. Jan. 8, [date applied for under Pa!ents Act, 1901]. Sleepers; rails, securing to sleepers.-Metal railway sleepers comprise spaced vertical sides having recesses in their upper edges for receiving the rails, transverse vertical webs connecting the sides, and clamping-members with inclined lips provided with teeth for engaging the upper face of the rail flanges. Figs. 1,3, and 2 show side elevation, end view, and plan, respectively, of the sleeper with the rails secured thereto. Connecting the vertical sides 10, 11 and forming a bearing for the rails are pairs of webs 30, 31 through which pass the bolts 40 for securing the clamping-members 34, 35. The base portions 12, 13 are shaped to permit drainage from the centre portion 14 which is filled with ballast. Openings 33 are also formed in the vertical webs for the same purpose. When the parts are in position, the upper edges of the structure are the only parts exposed.
Patent GB-190625831-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Amusement Apparatus for Producing a Switchback Effect.
Inventor: HARTLEY CYRIL JOHN
Filed: 1906-11-15
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 25,831. Hartley, C. J., and Bishop, R. H. Nov. 15. Amusements for fairs and the like. - An amusement device consists of one or two cars e, Fig. 1, the wheels of which engage tracks a on a rotating wheel or wheels b with cam-like contours, adapted to impart to the cars e motions similar to the cars of switchback railways. As shown, the two wheels bare mounted on a shaft c near the ground level, and the shaft is driven by a chain and free-wheel clutch. The cars e are anchored by rods f connected to fixed points g; stairs give access to the car. When two wheels b are employed, they are set with their longest diameters transverse to each other, in order to give a good balance.
Patent GB-190628590-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Advertising Apparatus.
Filed: 1906-12-14
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 28,590. Advertising Concessions (Parent) Co., and Davis, C. H. Bird-. Dec. 14. Advertising. - Relates to advertising- apparatus of the type in which a column or wall device is utilized for advertising purposes and is adapted to receive an ambulance or first-aid apparatus, a telephone, police, or ambulance call, or a fire-alarm, and which may be provided with illuminating-means and a lantern. The apparatus comprises in combination a column a, a fire-alarm e, a police call f, a telephone call g, and a first-aid or ambulance equipment. The various devices are contained in the interior of the column, to which access is gained through the door d. The exterior surfaces of the column are provided with advertisements, and the column may be formed of glass and may be internally illuminated. The cap c may be formed as, or surmounted by, a lamp.
Patent GB-190628736-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Relish for Food.
Inventor: FAULKNER HERBERT
Filed: 1906-12-17
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 28,736. Faulkner, H. Dec. 17. Sauces.-Horseradish is grated and pounded to a smooth paste, and mustard, sugar, salt, and preferably also pepper, are added to it. The paste is bottled and is ready for use as a sauce by adding cream with or without venegar.
Patent GB-190700117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a "Device for Cutting and Subdividing Bars of Butter."
Inventor: EICKELER ERNST
Filed: 1907-01-02
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 117. Eickeler, E. Jan. 12, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Butter and cheese cutters.-In a machine for subdividing butter, the knife-frame 4 is guided in slots 3 in vertical tubular guides 2, in which springs 5 are arranged, to press against projections on the knife-frame to return it to the initial position after each cutting operation. The butter is carried on a slide 13 having at its end a resilient plate 15, which allows the little movement of the butter caused by the knife 8 passing through it, and afterwards returns the butter to its initial position. A pin 12 on the bottom s:de of the slide 13 takes into apertures 11 on an exchangeable bar 10 on the frame 1, and determines the forward movement of the slide and the thickness of butter cut off. This corresponds to the pitch of the apertures and is assured by the resiliency of the plate 15. The knife 8 may have one or more leaves 9 to further subdivide the butter.
Patent GB-190710541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Vat Colouring Matters.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1907-05-06
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 10,541. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. May 6. Dyes, artificial; are obtained by allowing 2 : 3- diketodihydro-(1)-thionaphthene or its homologues or derivatives to react with indoxyl or 3-oxy-(1)- thionaphthene or their homologues or derivatives, or with the arylthioglycollic acids or their o-carboxyl derivatives, corresponding to the 3-oxy- (1)- thionaphthene compounds, in presence or absence of diluting and condensing agents. The colouring- matters thus obtained can be converted into their sulphonic acids which dye animal fibres from an acid bath. In the above manner dyes are prepared from 2:3-diketodibydro-(1)-thionaphthene, 2:3- diketodihydro-(1)-thionaphthene-2-oxime, 5-chlor- 2 :3-diketodibydro-(1)-thionaphthene 2-oxime, 5:7- dimethyl-2 : 3-dihetodibydro-(1)-thionaphthene, 5- chlor-2 :3-diketo - dihydro- (1) -thionaphthene, or from other derivatives of 2 : 3-diketodihydro-(1)- thionaphthene.
Patent GB-190711022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lightning Arresters.
Inventor: HIRST HUGO
IPC: H01T1/04
Filed: 1907-05-11
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 11,022. Hirst, H., and Loescher, P. May 11. Lightning-arresters of the horn type have one air-gap, shunted by a non-inductive resistance, in series with one or more non-shunted gaps. The central insulator B supports a casting C formed with two horns D, D' adapted to co-operate with the horns D<2>, D<3> mounted on the adjustable insulators B'. The lower end of each horn is formed with a revoluble cylinder E, preferably made of a non-arcing metal. A high non-inductive resistance F is supported by clip contacts G and shunts the gap D D<2>. The gap D' D<3> may be provided with a blow-out magnet, excited by a current shunted from the resistance F. Specifications No. 18,556, A.D. 1897, No. 18,323, A.D. 1902, No. 7461, A.D. 1903, and No. 5575, A.D. 1906, are referred to.
Patent GB-190715490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Timing Apparatus for Pigeon Races and the like.
Inventor: PARSONS ISAAC HARDY
Filed: 1907-07-05
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 15,490. Parsons, I. H., Avery, W. L., and Ball, A. E. J. July 5. Timingpigeons.-In an apparatus having hinges V, a sealing-device T, and a fraud-indicator C. of the kind described in Specification No. 27,931. A.D.' 1906, a clock movement, having hands B, B<1>, is mounted on a frame Z which is free to oscillate about a pivot A<5>. Two auxiliary dials, having hands B', B<3>, B<4>, B<5>, are mounted on fixed brackets Y, and their spindles are fitted with arms B<6>, B<7> formed with sharp points p, p<1> at their ends. Felt disks G, G<1> are mounted on wheels H<2>, H<1>, and are rotated continuously by the clock movement. The pigeon ring &c. is inserted through a hole M, Fig. 4, and the slide L is moved to the right, a catch O preventing its return. The frame Z is released from a projecting part P of the slide L, and is rocked to the position shown in Fig. 3 by a spring J<1>, and is held by a catch J. The disk G<1> is drawn out of engagement with the point p<1>, and the hands B<4>, B<5> are pressed down by a spring D, so that a point on the hand B<5> engages with a fixed felt ring B<9> and stops the hands B', B<5>. The time of the insertion of the ring is thus indicated. The point p at, the same time is engaged by the disk G and the hand B<2> is raised out of contact with the felt ring B<8>. The hands B<2>, B<3> are thus started and indicate the time elapsed since the insertion of the ring. In a modification. the clock movement is fixed and the brackets Y are mounted on a rocking frame similar to Z. According to the Provisional Specification, paper disks may be placed above the felt rings B<8>, B<9> so as to be perforated by the points on the hands and leave a permanent record.
Patent GB-190715932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Domestic Fire Grates.
Inventor: WADE WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-07-11
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 15,932. Wade, W. July 11. Grates; air supply.-Domestic fire-grates are constructed of a base a having passages b, which are separated by a partition c and through which air is admitted from the grate front and delivered beneath the fire through apertures j, The air supply is regulated by valves l at the admission ends of the passages b. Part of the top of the base a slopes down towards the grid which is supported by lugs fitting into the recesses g. The base a is removable and may be made in two parts, the back being recessed for its reception. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 17,922, A.D. 1905.]
Patent GB-190716547-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Flexible Connection for a Tyre or like Inflator or Air Pump.
Inventor: SMITH ALFRED
Filed: 1907-07-19
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 16,547. Smith, A. July 19. Flexible tubes used as couplings.-The end-pieces a, c of a connecting-tube for cycle or like inflater pumps are connected by a flexible connexion, such as pieces of whalebone, flat steel strips, or a closely coiled wire spiral d, to relieve the rubber tube of tensioning and twisting strains. The end pieces a, c may screw into or on to the coil as shown. The rubber air-tube f is placed outside the flexible connexion d, the ends being secured by wire or other lapping. An outer armour g of wire, plaited fabric, or the like may be added and the ends protected by the usual ferrules h, i.
Patent GB-190716856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Piano Players.
Inventor: JENKINSON SAMUEL
Filed: 1907-07-23
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 16,856. Jenkinson, S. July 23. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Automatic instruments.-In a piano-player, regulating-bellows of special construction for controlling expression and the action of the winding- motor are placed on either side of the main exhaust bellows. Means are described for attaching an external player to the instrument and for accelerating the motor during rewinding. Metal guides a are attached beneath the keyboard and engage channel-shaped strips b, which are connected by screws d to metal strips c attached to the instrument. Locking-screws c, d<1> bearing against the strip b are also provided. The main exhaust chamber e is provided internally with springs g, and is so arranged that the closing surface moves parallel to the fixed surface, as shown in Fig. 5, which is an horizontal section. A pressure regulator p is employed for governing the speed of the motor and has a pneumatic q mounted within it, the closing of which may be regulated by a screw 2. A leather flap u, attached to the moving boards of the pneumatics p, q, regulates the suction, and the pneumatic p is normally extended by a spring 3. The bellows p is connected through holes x, z to the motor, and through holes t, r, s to the exhaust chamber, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6. A similar pressure regulator p<1> is provided for the noteoperating pneumatics, and when the direct passage through the holes m is closed by means of a slide, the note-operating pneumatics are only connected to exhaust through the pneumatic 5 and the ports 13, 10, 8, and 9. When rewinding the tune-sheet, the lever 17 is pulled in the direction of the arrow, the valve 16 is closed by suction, and the lever 21 is drawn, closing the ports m by the flap u so that the note-operating pneumatics are cut off from exhaust. At the same time, the flap valve 26 is opened to give a direct connexion from the motor y to the main exhaust chamber through the ports 28, 27, and s. The suction bellows j are connected by webbing 30 to treadles 29, which are connected to the instrument by stays 31, which are sprung into eyes on the treadles.
Patent GB-190719263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Combined Door Closing and Checking Appliances.
Inventor: ADAMS ROBERT HARVEY
Filed: 1907-08-27
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 19,263. Adams, R. H. Aug. 27. Door checks; door-closing apparatus.-In a door closing and checking appliance of the piston and cylinder type a number of pistons are mounted on one piston-rod, the pistons moving in different chambers of the same cylinder. The device may be used in any situation, but is mainly intended to be sunk flush with the floor, for which purpose it is made sballow. One form of the invention is shown in sectional plan in Fig. 1. A cylinder a is fitted midway with a dividing wall d, through an aperture in which works a hollow tubular pistonrod g, provided with two pistons h, i, and ports k through which fluid passes to and from the checking-chamber l. The other checking-chamber m is also in communication with the entrance valve f formed in the hollow end piece e of the pistonrod, and with the exit valve c formed in the end b of the cylinder. These valves may, however, be both situated in the end of the cylinder, as shown in Fig. 3, in which the pistons are provided with passages n and valves o. A passage v connects the chambers l, m, and the wall d is provided with an adjustable packing-gland p. An aperture s is formed in the portion r of the cylinder so that it is in communication with the atmosphere if air is the checking medium, or with a reservoir if a liquid or viscous fluid, such as oil, fat, &c., is used, the apparatus then being arranged as shown in plan in Fig. 5. An oil-tight box w contains the check, the piston-rod of which is linked to a pivoted arm x. An opening z, provided with a non-return valve, permits the fluid that leaks out from the cylinder to enter the reservoir t. The wall d may be fitted with a non-return valve, and the ends of the cylinder and piston are preferably T-shaped, being adapted to engage corresponding formations on the box and on the operative mechanism ; the box is also engaged by the tension-spring spindles.
Patent GB-190800913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Metallurgic Treatment or Smelting of Ores and other Materials.
Inventor: BIRKELAND KRISTIAN
Filed: 1908-01-14
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 913. Birkeland, K. Jan: 14. Drawings to Specification. Water gas. - In a smelting process in which gases are passed through a high-tension arc flame and then used to heat the charge to be smelted, an intermediate chamber may be provided containing suitable reactive material through which the hot gases pass on their way to the charge. If steam is heated in the arc flame, it may then be passed through carbon, giving water gas.
Patent GB-190805670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Sockets or Bridles for Paint Brushes and the like.
Inventor: COLE HENRY ALFRED
IPC: A46B9/08
Filed: 1908-03-13
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 5670. Cole, H. A. March 13. Bristles.-A bridle for paint brushes &c. is made in two parts hinged together at g and clipped at g<1>. The bridle is secured by two or more arms h which are attached to the handle by means of bent ends h<1> or by pins as usual.
Patent GB-190807414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kinematographs.
Inventor: GULLIET CLAUDE MARIE
Filed: 1908-04-03
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 7414. Gulliet, C. M. April 3, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Kinematographs. -The feed of the film is regulated by using in the driving- mechanism two conical pulleys 4, 5, one driving the other by means of a belt 9 or roller which, being displaced, varies the transmission ratio. The regulator is used in combination with means for transferring continuous rotary motion into step-by-step movements in the same direction. Such means, Figs. 6 and 7, consist of a driving-shaft b driving a cam k by spur gearing i, j. The wheel tends to pull the plate q, and therefore the shaft a, round in the same direction by stretching the spring e<2>, but motion is prevented till the point h<3> of the pawl h<2> is allowed to drop, when the shaft rotates suddenly until the nose h<5> contacts with the projection d'. The cam k then restores ths pawl to its original position.
Patent GB-190809327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Spoons and Forks
Inventor: ALLDAY HARRY
Filed: 1908-04-30
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 9327. Allday, H., [trading as Horton & Allday]. April 30. Spoons. - T h e handles of spoons are set with photographs or other miniatures b, Figs. 1 and 2, which are carried by a tray c, and mounted in a recess a<2>, where they are retained by a bezel a<3>. Fig. 5 shows a modification, in which the photograph is inserted from the front and the edge of the recess is spread over to form a retaining-burr. In another modification, the retaining-flange is carried by a split ring which is provided in the recess.
Patent GB-190809988-A (GB)
Inventor: DAY JOB
Filed: 1908-05-08
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 9988. Day, J., Day, C. H., and Day, A. May 8. Packeting and filling tea, soap, etc.; paper and like bags.-Relates to a modification of the machines described in Specifications No. 8355, A.D. 1901, No. 7731, A.D. 1902, No. 11,360, A.D. 1903, and Nos. 11,189 and 11,303, A.D. 1904, for packaging soap, tea, &c. According to the present invention, the apparatus is arranged so that the paper bag is discharged from the bag-making machine directly into the travelling boxes of the packeting-machine automatically, instead of by hand as hitherto. The packeting-machine is fitted with a tilting cage z, pivoted at 2 and operated by a rack 6, pinion 5, and cam 10. The boxes e are moved along the rectangular track d, as described in the above Specifications, and as each box e enters the cage z, it is tilted to the position shown in Figs. 1 and 2, so as to receive a paper bag discharged by a fork l from a former k of a paper-bag making machine. The cage z then moves back into the track d, and the box it contains is moved along the track towards the top of Fig. 2. The track d is fitted with a false bottom 12 slotted at 13. The bottom folds or " lugs " of the bags, which may not have been pressed quite flat against the bottom, pass along the slot 13 and are closed against the bottom of the bag by an incline at 16 or 15.
Patent GB-190811108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Barrel Carriages for Travelling Ordnance with Barrel Recoil.
Filed: 1908-05-22
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 11,108. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. Aug. 16, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Field carriages.-In a transport vehicle, for carrying dismounted field guns, of the kind described in Specification No. 494, A.D. 1903, the frame B on which is arranged the slide F for the gun barrel J is freely pivoted at a<1> to the forecarriage A, and is provided with a hoisting-gear E for lifting the trail C of the gun carriage. As the trail is lifted, bearings c<3>, c<2> thereon engage respectively and successively with the axle b<3> of the transport vehicle and with supports G, and raise the wheels b<2> off the ground so as to cause the frame B to be supported upon the trail in the correct position for the transfer of the gun barrel, although upon uneven ground.
Patent GB-190812388-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bowling Machine.
Inventor: VENN JOHN
Filed: 1908-06-09
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 12,388. Venn, J., and Venn, J. A. June 9. Bowling-apparatus.-A bowling-machine for use in cricket and like games consists of a frame F, Fig. 1, to the base of which the throwing-arm D is pivoted. The frame is hinged to a base A, and may be elevated or traversed as desired. The arm D may be made of metallic tubing or tough wood, and moves in guides O. A spring K draws the arm forwards to project the ball, and a spring N acts as a buffer to stop the motion of the arm. A trigger D<4>engages a pin D<3> when the arm is drawn back. The ball Q is held in a clutch, Fig. 3, consisting of four arms P<3> pivoted to a flange of a sleeve P<7> which rotates on ball bearings on the tube P<1>. Each arm is provided with a spring to open it when the ball is to be released. The tail ends of the arms P<3> rest on a pulley P<2>, which is mounted to slide longitudinally on the sleeve P<7> and pressed forward by a spring P<8>. The pulley P<2> carries a ball-bearing ring P<9>, which has a wire connexion P<10> passing through a slot in the tube P<1>. A string D<5> attached to this wire passes down the arm D and is attached to a point of the base, as shown in Fig. 1. As the arm D moves forwards, the string tightens and pulls the pulley P' backwards. The arms P<3> are forced open by the springs and release the ball. By winding a string round the pulley P', the ball may be rotated in either direction and caused to "break." The clutch is fixed at the top of the arm D by means of a universal clamp D<2> which allows it to be adjusted in all directions. In a modified form of clutch, the ball is held between two small cups fixed at the ends of spindles perpendicular to the line of flight. In a further modification, the ball is held by friction in a cup and is released when the arm is stopped by the buffer spring.
Patent GB-190812656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Arc Lamps.
Inventor: TIMAR DAGOBERT
Filed: 1908-06-12
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 12,656. Timar, D., and Dreger, K. von. July 8, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Arc lamps.-Parallel electrodes a, b are arranged so that one of them projects beyond the other throughout their consumption. In direct-current lamps the longer electrode is the positive one. The electrodes have such cross-sections for any particular material that they burn at equal rates, and they may be horizontal or inclined upwards or downwards. To strike the arc, one electrode may be turned about a pivot ; or an inclined straight rod, or a helical rod l, Fig. 2, which rotates on an axis parallel to the carbons, may be moved so as to make contact with both carbons and then withdrawn.
Patent GB-190813425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sticks or Cores for Rolling or Winding Oilcloth, Matting and the like.
Inventor: ANDERSON MILLARD FILLMORE
Filed: 1908-06-24
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 13,425. Anderson, M. F. July 3, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Winding.-A tube of paper or like material, for rolling oilcloth, matting, &c., is wound with a helical rib 2 extending from end to end, and is also provided with a flap 3, between which and the body of the tube the end 4 of the oilcloth &c., is inserted. The line of pressure produced by the rib prevents the subsequent layers of material from shifting.