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Patent GB-190609026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Protecting High Tension Overhead Electric Conductors.
Inventor: NEU LUCIEN
Filed: 1906-04-14
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 9026. Neu, L. April 14. Cut -outs; distributing. - An arrangement for protecting against accident in case of breakage of high-tension overhead conductors consists of disconnecting-switches operated by relays placed in shunt circuits of large capacity fed with current of very high frequency, self-induction coils being placed in the main line outside the protected section in order to confine the high-frequency current to that section. Where energy is supplied from both ends, as in Fig. 1, the protected section is provided with two switches at A and B respectively, and the supply comes through self-induction coils S, S<1>, which do not offer much resistance to direct or low-frequency alternating currents. A shunt containing a condenser C<1> and a source of highfrequency current F leads from the section A, B to earth or a return wire T. Relays R', R<1> are placed in shunt wires containing condensers C', C, the condenser C having the greater capacity. The relay R', through which in normal working the greater part of the high-frequency current passes, is arranged to open the switch at B when this current diminishes, and the relay R<2> to open the switch at A on an increase of high-frequency current. When the wire breaks between A and B, the relays thus operate successively. The relay R' may be placed on the same line as the generator F, and is then arranged to act on a decrease of current. When the section A, B is only fed from one side, the arrangement is simplified by having only one relay and disconnecting-switch.
Patent GB-190609861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatically Regulating Devices for Hot Air Valves and the like.
Inventor: CASSE WOLFF FREDERIK ENGELBRET
Filed: 1906-04-27
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 9861. Casse, W. F. E. April 27. Thermostats.-Relates to thermostatic apparatus of the type in which a volatile liquid contained in a tube placed in the room, the temperature of which is to be maintained constant, controls by means of a valve the passage of water to a leaking vessel suspended at one end of a pivoted lever connected to a hot-air valve, damper, or other similar device. The change in volume of the volatile liquid, for example, methyl chloride, is transmitted, through the medium of glycerine in the tube y, to a diaphragm c actuating a valve f, which is controlled by an adjustable spring t through levers s, p. The valve regulates the passage of water from the pipe h to the tube m, which is pierced at n to allow the water to fall into a vessel 1, which has an aperture 2 and is suspended from the lever z ; this lever is pivoted at 3 and connected with the hot-air valve &c. bythe cord 5. If the temperature i the room rises, the valve f partly closes, thus retarding the flow of water to the tube m; consequently more water escapes from the vessel at 2 than is supplied from the aperture n. The vessel being thus lightened, the lever z moves and closes the hot-air valve &c. If the temperature falls, the reverse action takes place.
Patent GB-190620071-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for Detaching Biscuits from their Pans.
Inventor: HERBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1906-09-10
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 20,071. Herbert, G. Sept. 10. Ovens.-In order to detach baked biscuits from their pans, a blade or wire i is fixed between two arms k mounted on a shaft h, a spring j serving to keep the blade or wire stretched. The pans are carried forward by projections e on the endless travelling chains d, which move in two longitudinal slots in the table c. The shaft h catries a number of arms the free ends of which press upon the blade i and are held down by a spring l', Fig. 3. attached to a screwed bolt l', the lower end of which passes through an arm l and rests on the pan. The bosses of the arms l carry vertical projections m, through which the ends of the pins m<1> pass, the other ends being adjustably secured by thumb-screws o in a longitudinal slot of the bar n. Each pin carries a spring o<1>, one end of which presses on a collar on the pin, while the other end presses on the projection m, thus giving additional pressure of the arms l on the blade i. The spring l<4> and bolt l<1> may be replaced by weights mounted on each arm l. To enable the blade to clear the projections e, a cam p raises a grooved wheel q mounted on a shaft which passes through the slots q<2> in the arms k, l. The detached biscuits may then be transferred to a conveyer band n. In a modification, a flexible steel strip formed with several projecting arms replaces the blade i and the separate arms l, k. Instead of moving the pan and keeping the blade fixed in position, the latter maybe reciprocated over the pan.
Patent GB-190624901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condensing and Deodorising Gases Arising from Fish Manure Drying Plant.
Inventor: CATTO CHARLES
Filed: 1906-11-06
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 24,901. Catto, C. Nov. 6. Fumes, treating. - To condense and deodorize noxious gases arising from fish-manure drying plant, instead of, as hitherto, forcing the gases along sinuous piping cooled by water, they are exhausted and impelled through a pipe discharging u n d e r water by means of an ejector in which compressed air is the propelling-medium. As shown, the noxious gases from a drying-cylinder 2 of the kind described in Specification No. 2957, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Drying], are impelled towards a pipe outlet 1<a> under water by means of compressed air admitted to adjustable nozzles 5, 6 from a compressor 8, by way of pipes 10 with regulating-cocks 11. The cold expanding air produces a partial condensation, which is completed by the water. Fans may be employed as auxiliary means of propulsion.
Patent GB-190628552-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Billiard Cushion.
Inventor: LEE WILLIAM KELLY
Filed: 1906-12-14
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 28,552. Lee, W. K. Dec. 14. Billiards.-A cushion comprises a felt-covered cane C supported by wire springs B attached to metal plates secured to the framework A of the table.
Patent GB-190700039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Curtain Rods.
Inventor: POTTS JOHN WELLINGTON
Filed: 1907-01-01
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 39. Potts, J. W., and Snyder, A. R. Jan. 1. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-Curtain-rods are made in two sections A, B, which telescope one into the other and are separated by a spring D located within the rod. Rubber tips C, F ate provided for gripping the sides of the window frame wherein the rod is placed, and the spring is made adjustable by allowing the inner end to bear against a lug E projecting inside the inner tube, as shown in Fig. 5. By rotating the tube axially, the spring feeds in or out, and so is shortened or lengthened.
Patent GB-190705498-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Treating Cotton Fabrics so as to Produce on them a High Gloss, Fast to Water, Soap or Acid Solutions
Inventor: RUMPF CARL
Filed: 1907-03-07
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 5498. Rumpf, C. March 7. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Compound processes; glossing and glazing.-To produce on cotton fabrics a high gloss fast to water, soap, or acid solutions, a high gloss is first produced by known means such as calendering, using great heat and high pressure, and then reducing the gloss to a lower but permanent finish by immersing or sprinkling the fabrics in cold water or by washing them in soap solution. Specifications No. 16,746, A.D. 1897, and No. 25,703, A.D. 1899, are referred to.
Patent GB-190709078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Throttle Valves.
Inventor: INGLIS JAMES HAMILTON
Filed: 1907-04-19
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 9078. Inglis, J. H. April 19. Grant of Patent refused. Rotary disk valve.- A rotary-disk throttle valve for use with high-pressure and superheated steam comprises two faced disks d, e having slots d<1>, e<1> of the form shown in Fig. 4. The disks are situated in chamber b formed in casing a and closed by a connecting-piece o having, an inlet c, the other end of the chamber b having an outlet port f. The disks d, e are mounted on spindles k, g respectively, the spindle k being tubular and rotating on the spindle g. Springs m, j are mounted on the spindles and bear against collars l i secured to the latter. The collar i may be turned by a handlever and the collar l by a foot-lever. Arms n, n<1> projecting from the casing support a ring p, against which is fastened a diaphragm q by means of a disk r in which is a recess r<1> communicating by means of a passage r<3> with the steam supply. A disk h, secured to the end of the spindle g, bears against the diaphragm r, the deflexion of which by the pressure in the chamber r<1> acts through the spindles g, k on the disks d, e, to prevent sticking. The area of the diaphragm acted upon is less than that of the valve disks.
Patent GB-190712800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Creating the Illusion of Travelling in a Vehicle
Inventor: HARDEN THOMAS
Filed: 1907-06-03
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 12,800. Harden, T. June 3. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Exhibitions, scenic and spectacular.-In moving- picture scenic - exhibition apparatus giving the illusion of travelling in a vehicle, mirrors 15 are arranged at an angle at the side windows of the vehicle, as shown in plan in Fig. 2, to reflect portions of the views thrown on the screen in front of the vehicle. The vehicle rests on air buffers and on friction wheels driven by a motor. A whistle is blown by air from a compressor, and a supply cock to the whistle is operated by a lever and cord.
Patent GB-190713574-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Hanging Up and Displaying Clothing
Inventor: LLOYD THOMAS
Filed: 1907-06-12
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 13,574. Lloyd, T. June 12. Suspenders for articles of dress. - Relates to apparatus for hanging up or displaying coats &c. The yoke-piece 1 is provided with wires 5 shaped as shown and carrying hinged plates 8 to hold the breast parts of the coat &c. outwards. The wires 5 are held in an horizontal position by a hinged catch 6 engaging bent parts 13. The yoke has metal end pieces 7, and the parts are held together by screwed eyes 4. The apparatus may be supported by a hooked wire 2 or a telescopic stand 12 having a part 11 adapted to engage a clip 10.
Patent GB-190716727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoking Pipes.
Inventor: HEIDE HENRY CONRAD
Filed: 1907-07-22
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 16,727. Heide, H. C., [Clapp, G. W.]. July 22. Tobacco pipes; smokers' combination articles.-In tobacco pipes having a smoke chamber in the stem, the chamber is provided with a number of apertures one at least of which forms a smoke passage and which are cleaned and plugged up alternately by a cleaner rod carried by the mouthpiece. The cleaner rod D, of the shape shown in Fig. 2, is attached to the mouthpiece by means of a cap 28 which takes into a mount 19 fitted with a plate 20 having a trap 22, Fig. 4, for the saliva, and the apertures 13,14 may be cleaned and plugged up at will by a partial withdrawal, rotation, and replacement of the mouthpiece. If it is desired to leave both the apertures free, the end of the cleaner may be inserted in a pocket below the bowl, the loop 27 being guided by a channel 18, Fig. 4. The cleaner D may have two or more fingers.
Patent GB-190720588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety-guard Devices for Ironing Calendering, and like Machines.
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT NEWSHOLME
Filed: 1907-09-16
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 20,588. Smith, R. N., Paget, S., and Heaton, G. Sept. 16. Guards.-In an automatic safety guard device for ironing, calendering, and like machines of the Decoudun type, the horizontal rod d, mounted immediately above the feed lip c, is connected by links g, h, to bell-crank levers e,f, which are connected with each other by a rod e'. The link h is slotted to receive the rod d and lever f and is attached to a lever k, the end of which normally engages a notch in a collar l fixed to the reversing- rod m. Owing to the provision of the slots in the link h, the raising of either end of the rod d causes the release of the rod m without disturbing the other end of the rod d The guard rod is balanced by the counterweighted levers i, and a cord attached to the rod m and carrying a weight r obviates undesirable compression of the reversing spring s.
Patent GB-190723114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Typographers Composing and Founding Machines.
Inventor: BURRIS HEINRICH
Filed: 1907-10-19
Granted: 1908-01-30
Abstract: 23,114. Burris, H., and Burris, E. Oct. 19. Linotype machines.-Metal is automatically supplied to the metal pot at each stroke of the plunger, from a galley a in which used linotypes bare advanced by a follower c through a slot m controlled by an ejecting-slide k operated from the plunger. The linotypes fall directly or through a hopper o into the metal pot. The galley a and its slot m are adjustable in width.
Patent GB-190723245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Billiard Tables.
Inventor: COX FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-10-21
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 23,245. Cox, F. W. Oct. 21. Billiards.-The cushions of a billiard table are arranged to form a regular or irregular hexagon or octagon with two opposite ends curved, as shown in the Figure. The pockets are placed at the middle of the sides or at some or all of the corners.
Patent GB-190723741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Boring and Punching Loom Pickers
Inventor: FROST WALTER
Filed: 1907-10-28
Granted: 1908-10-28
Abstract: 23,741. Frost, W. Oct. 28. Drilling.-In a machine for punching or drilling loom-pickers the pickers drop from a hopper t on to a belt conveyer with spaced bars, which is operated by ratchet-and-pawl mechanism from a cam V. The drills d<1>, which may work simultaneously from opposite sides of the picker, are driven by chain gearing q', r<1>, s and are supported in headstocks c, c' which are reciprocated by worm gearing n, o, a crank, and link-work h, i, j, k, l, m. The drills, which may be replaced by punches, pass through apertures in vice levers A, A' which are connected by springs c<2>, c<3> to the headstocks. The headstocks may also be moved in one direction by weights h<1>, h<2>. The pickers are brought into position between the vice levers, or removed therefrom, by the conveyer, which in modifications suitable for different types of pickers may be replaced by an ejector working at the bottom of the hopper and operated by link-work or by an escapement feed in which the pickers drop from the hopper straight into position. In the latter modification, a spring-pressed checker is attached to the vice lever and retains the bottom picker in the hopper, while the picker that has been acted upon falls.
Patent GB-190725356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Production of Brewers' Wort
Inventor: BREKER HERMANN
Filed: 1907-11-15
Granted: 1908-11-16
Abstract: 25,356. Breker, H. Nov. 15. Liquid levels, indicating and regulating.-A mashtun, which may be used for carrying out the mashing process described in Specification No. 28,579, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Beverages], is provided with means for withdrawing a clear wort, and with means for preventing the formation of a vacuum below the straining base and the consequent clogging of the strainer by the grain. The space below the false bottom 2 of the tun is connected to a liquid gauge 49, Fig. 5, fitted with a float 50, which is adapted, when in its raised position, to make electric contact between the wires 54 and to sound a bell. When the float falls to or below the level of the strainer base A-A, the contact is broken, and a valve in the draw-off pipe kept in its open position by an electro-magnet is closed automatically. When the level again rises, the signal bell is rung, and the valve opened by hand. A washer 57 on the float rod 51 prevents liquid from rising above the partition 52.
Patent GB-190728207-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Manufacture of Steel Alloys.
Inventor: RUEBEL WALTER
Filed: 1907-12-21
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 28,207. R³bel, W. Dec. 21. Chromium steel; manganese steel; nickel steel; tungsten steel; vanadium steel.--Atomic-weight alloys of iron and nickel, iron and manganese, and iron, tungsten, and chromium are strengthened by the addition of 0À3-3À0 per cent of vanadium in the form of vanadium carbide. The vanadium may instead be added in the metallic form, the alloy in that case containing sufficient carbon to enable the carbide to be formed. Alloys other than atomicweight alloys may be treated with the vanadium carbide.
Patent GB-190800083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drinking Vessels
Inventor: KURON JOHANN
Filed: 1908-01-01
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 83. Kuron, J. Jan. 1. Drinking-vessels. - The projections a, Fig. 1, formed round the base of a drinking-vessel to obviate dripping, are made short and stout in character, and are provided with bluntly-rounded hemispherical points. The invention may be applied to existing glasses &c. by fitting them with a metallic false-bottom, Fig. 4, having similar projections.
Patent GB-190800269-A (GB)
Title: Mouthpiece for Pipes, Cigar Holders, Cigarette Holders and the like.
Inventor: LICHTBLAU ERNST
Filed: 1908-01-04
Granted: 1908-11-13
Abstract: 269. Lichtblau, E. Jan. 4. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders.- The mouthpieces of tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders &c. are provided with bifurcated bores 2, opening out into the cap 4 or enlargement, which is provided with a recess 3 extending over only a portion of the underside so that it. has borders or rims not only in front. but on both sides. Fig. 2 shows the bores opening out at'the side of the cap opposite to that having the recess 3.
Patent GB-190800883-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Safes and Safe Vaults for the Purpose of Trapping and Securing Burglars.
Inventor: HINTON JOHN RICHARD
Filed: 1908-01-14
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 883. Hinton, J. R. Jan. 14. Switches.-In a device for trapping burglars, a floor switch is constructed as follows :-Depending from the underside of the floor panel 19 is a member 18 connected to a wire 17 ; in the recess under the panel is placed a fixed member 25 connected through a battery 15 and manuallycontrolled switch 16 to a wire 14.
Patent GB-190801342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Moulding or "Handing Up" Dough.
Inventor: CALLOW JOHN
Filed: 1908-01-20
Granted: 1909-01-20
Abstract: 1342. Callow, J. Jan. 20. Moulding dough.-Dough portions are moulded into shape between a rotating grooved drum A and a shield D reciprocating in a direction parallel to the axis of the drum. Motion is imparted to the shield D from a main shaft L through the medium of a crank-disk M, rod N, and sector O geared to a shaft P carrying pinions Q, which engage with racks R on the shield D. Dough is supplied from a hopper K<1> and forced into the grooves in the drum A by means of a roller K. Bars C covering the flanges on the drum prevent the cutting of the dough by the flanges and the drawing of the dough from one groove into another. The drum grooves are dusted with flour by means of a brush S carried by an arm T, which is oscillated by means of a connecting rod coupled to a crank-arm U. The moulded dough portions are delivered from a spout E. A combined rotary and reciprocating motion may be imparted to the drum A, and the grooves may be formed in the shield D.
Patent GB-190816497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot and Shoe Heels.
Inventor: THURSTON ALFRED CHARLES
Filed: 1909-02-05
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 16,497. Thurston, A. C. Feb. 5,1909. Heels.-An upper circular cup A is fixed to a circular seat B, and a lower circular cup or plate C having a wearing surface of rubber &c. is connected thereto by a conical volute spring F. The spring F may be secured to the inner side of the flange of the cup A and pass through a slot in the same, its lower end being secured to the inside of the flange of the lower cup C, a stem C<x> attached to the lower cup bearing in a recess in the heel seat B. When the lower member is a plate, the spring F, which may be inverted, is secured to a central boss thereon from which the stem C<x> rises. When the lower member is a cup, the upper end of the spring may be secured to a boss in the centre of the cup. The central rod C<x> may be omitted. For low heels, it is shortened and extends within a sleeve G sliding within a bore E in the heel seat B and through a flanged hole in the cup A. A spring H is connected to the stem C<x> and to a plug in the upper end of the sleeve G. Or, the spring H may be loose, the sleeve G abutting against the end of the hole E.
Patent GB-190818533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Door-knobs for Stage Scenery.
Inventor: ROBBINS ALFRED EDWARD
Filed: 1908-09-03
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 18,533. Robbins, A. E. Sept. 3. [Cognate Application No. 3537, A.D. 1909, dated Feb. 12.] Knobs.-The doors of stage scenery are fitted with detachable knobs. In one form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the spindle of the knob A is formed with a T-shaped end B adapted to engage with a slot E in a rose plate D secured to the door, motion in one direction being limited by a stop-pin F. In a modification, the spindle is formed with a neck adapted to slide in a curved slot in the door plate.
Patent GB-190821182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Step-ladders, applicable for use as an Ironing-board or Table.
Inventor: JACOBSON OLE H
Filed: 1908-10-07
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 21,182. Jacobson, O. H. Oct. 7. Ironing.-A step-ladder, shown in Fig. 2, is convertible into an ironing-board or a table as shown in Fig. 1. To the underside of the board 5 is attached a bar 7 provided with rounded ends 8, on which the sides 14, 15 of a small ladder and the sides 9, 10 of a larger ladder are pivoted, the small ladder being limited in its movement by a bar 12 on the larger ladder. A brace or strut 17, provided with hinged flaps 22, 23, is pivoted to a bar 16<1> on the underside of the board 5 and engages the top step 11 of the larger ladder by means of pins 18 and a hook engaging sockets 19, and an eye respectively. The hinged flaps 22, 23 are supported by pivoted struts 24, and a hinged extension 26 of the board 5 is supported by pivoted struts 27. A sleeve board 30, provided with stops 31 to limit its movement, slides on the underside of the board 5. When the appliance is used as a step-ladder, the board 5 becomes the back support, and the small ladder 14, 15 is folded between the sides of the larger ladder, while to form an ironing- board or table, the small ladder is swung outwards to rest upon the ground.
Patent GB-190823995-A (GB)
Title: Securing the Tops of Bales of Wool.
Inventor: HUGHES PETER ROGER
Filed: 1908-11-09
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 23,995. Hughes, P. R. Nov. 9. Pins, dress and like.-Consists in temporarily securing the flaps of a wool pack by rakelike pins 2, Fig. 4, and in finally securing them by pins 7, Figs. 6 and 9, shaped as shown.
Patent GB-190825995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bandages and the like.
Inventor: SARASON DAVID
Filed: 1908-12-02
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 25,995. Sarason, D. Dec. 2. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Bandages.-A hydropathic bandage or wet compress is constructed with a covering which protects the wet cloth at the back and round the edges. In the construction shown, the edges of the covering a are provided with tin-foil strips b which are bent over the. wet cloth c when in position. An extension 3 of the covering is used for securing the bandage. In a modification, the covering is made with thickened edges, and if desired, the tin-foil strips may be omitted.