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Patent GB-190701930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Propulsion of Torpedoes.
Filed: 1907-01-25
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 1930. Whitehead Torpedo Works (Weymouth), Ltd., and Lees, E. Jan. 25. Compressed-air engines for use on torpedoes designed to be especially suitable for using heated air or other gas. Three or more cylinders A are provided. Spring-controlled poppet valves D, E are used, and their spindles are arranged concentrically so as to be operated by cams F<1>, F' on the shaft C<1>. Rocking arms G<1>, G<2> are interposed to relieve the spindles from side thrusts ; these arms may be arranged as levers. The valve spindles may be hollow as shown in Fig. 1 and open to the water through a hole in the valve-chest cover A<5> so as to be kept cool ; this method of cooling valves is more particularly described in Specification No. 1938, A.D. 1907.
Patent GB-190705017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Two-thread Overedge Stitch Sewing Machines
Inventor: KOEHLER JULIUS
Filed: 1907-03-01
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 5017. K÷hler, J. March 1. Double-loop stitching-machines; overedge-stitching machines.-In overedge-stitching machines having horizontal feed-wheels and needle, the needle a, looper b, and loop catcher c are driven by eccentrics. To give the proper motion to the loop catcher c, it is mounted on a spindle u, Fig. 2, mounted in a head v integral with a vertical spindle. An eccentric q, by means of a lever s, oscillates the sbaft and causes the looper to move approximately in a vertical direction in front of work, and an eccentric r, connected directly to the end of the spindle u, and rotating it about the vertical spindle, causes the looper to move in an horizontal direction approximately parallel to the work. By these means, the loop catcher is enabled to take both needle and looper threads and effectively hold them down away from the needle.
Patent GB-190705272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Cotter Pins.
Inventor: MULCAHY WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-03-05
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 5272. Mulcahy, W. J. March 5. Cotters.-A spring cotter pin, suitable for the chains for box and jacquard movements on looms, consists of a pin A of suitable shape, and a circular spring B open at the ends to embrace the spindle, and rigidly attached to the head a of the pin.
Patent GB-190708142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Bottle or Vessel Attachments and Aerated Liquid Delivering.
Inventor: MCEACHERN WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-04-08
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 8142. McEachern, W. April 8. Opening internally-stoppered bottles.-In a device for opening internally-stoppered bottles, a frame o, n is clamped to a table &c. a by a screw p, and supports a clip v and block b. The bottle k is placed in the clip v so that its mouth rests on a rubber ring f. The bottle is then pressed down by a lever r pivoted to the top of the frame o, n, or by the cam y, Fig. 6. The ball i is raised from its seating by a tubular extension g of the block b, and the liquid escapes by a canal c of greater internal diameter than the tube g. The block b is fastened to its support by a stud o<1>, or it may be fastened directly to the table a by a screw e, Fig. 1. By rotating the block b and hence the screw e, the height and direction of the outlet c may be variod. Fig. 5 shows a hand device which is clipped to the bottle neck k by springs w.
Patent GB-190711312-A (GB)
Title: Steam Traps
Inventor: HORNE ALEXANDER DEWAR
Filed: 1907-05-15
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 11,312. Horne, A. D. May 15. Steam traps.- Gutta-perona or like material contained within a cylinder M expands when steam passes through the trap, thereby forcing the cylinder upwards from a piston E and bringing a valve H, which is rigidly connected to the cylinder, tightly on to its seat I. Packing consisting of metallic cups K separated by layers J of asbestos prevents the escape of the expansive material; in addition, the piston E is provided with a stuffing-box. A light spring F aids the pressure of the steam to lift the valve off its seat when the guttapercha contracts. Over-actuation is prevented by a strong adjustable spring C which takes up any movement of the piston, after the valve has closed, due to excessive expansion of the gutta-percha.
Patent GB-190714182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam and other Fluid Pressure Piston Valves or the like and the Method of Operating the same.
Inventor: GILDER WILLIAM LOUIS
Filed: 1907-06-19
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 14,182. Gilder, W. L. June 19. Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps.-In a combined fluid-actuated and mechanical valve-gear for the motive cylinders of steam pumps, a piston valve placed axially on the cylinder cover is directly actuated by the movements of the piston, and distributes steam to each end of the cylinder.
Patent GB-190714529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Animal Traps.
Inventor: SCALES EDWARD
Filed: 1907-06-24
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 14,529. Scales, E. June 24 Traps.-In a spring trap for rabbits &c., two side plates a are connected by bars b, c, to which is attached a bent metal strip d having a spring e fitted over it pressing against a U-shaped bar f. The two ends of this bar are pivotally attached to the cranked ends of a clinch-bar h, which is held in position by a pin i engaging a lug j on the treadle-plate k, supported on an upright l. A chain fixed to a peg in the ground is attached to a bar f, and serves to increase the grip of the bar h on the animal if it struggles. In a modification, two corrugated clinch-bars h, one longer than the other, are placed on opposite sides of the treadleplate as well as two bars d, the animal being caught between the bars h. Most of the parts of the trap may be stamped out from metal.
Patent GB-190724084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sewing Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1907-10-31
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 24,084. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Oct. 31. Boot-sole sewing- machines; presser lifted automatically. - Relates to the boot - sole sewing- machines described in Specifications No. 1113, A.D. 1862, and No. 2113, A.D. 1864. The presser-bar mechanism is modified to give to the presser-foot a greater positive movement d o w n - wards t h a n upwards, so that the layers of material are firmly pressed together and the stitch is finally set during the extra downward movement. The presserbar is actuated by means of a nut 28, which is at times prevented from rotation by the locking together of the friction surface 40 of the nut and a cone 35 carried between the forked arms of a cam-lever 38. The upward movement of the nut 28 is resisted by a spring-pressed sleeve 31 having arms 30 which enter a groove in the nut. These arms are given a definite amount of play in the groove. Before the upward movement of the presser, it is pressed on to the work, to position it according to the thickness of the work, by a spring 25. In the first upward movement of the cone piece 35, because of the play between the arms 30 and their groove, the locking surfaces are not pressed together, and the nut revolves upon the cone. When the arms 30 contact with the lower side of the groove, the spring 33 presses the locking surfaces together and the presser-bar is lifted according to the throw of the cam-lever. In the downward movement, the spring 33 keeps the nut locked to the cone until the arms 30 leave the lower side of the groove, i.e. until the presser is again in contact with the work. Thereafter, by reason of the locking surfaces having become wedged together and of the pressure of the spring 25, a further downward movement of the presser ensues until the arms 30 contact with the upper side of the groove and the nut is stopped. The presser is lifted by a treadle-lever 20 which engages a pin 21 on the lever 14 linked to the presser-bar. Needle-driving; needles, hook, cast-off devices for; feed.-The needle-driving lever 5 is mounted on the usual walking fulcrum rod 6. The downward movement of this rod is determined according to the thickness of the work by a screw stop 12, which contacts with a projection on the lever 14. The cast-off is of the usual construction and is yieldingly connected to its actuator-lever 43. The cam-lever 46 which operates the feed is not fixed to the feedshaft but is loosely mounted upon it and is provided with a web-piece, which passes between two adjusting-screws 49 on an arm 50 fixed to the shaft.
Patent GB-190724215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: KEMP STEPHEN
Filed: 1907-11-01
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 24,215. Kemp, S. Nov. 1. Bottles, non-refillable.-Relates to non-refillable bottles of the type described in Specification No. 25,429, A.D. 1901. The bottle neck is provided with internal projections to carry a plug b provided with liquid and air passages e, f, above which is seated a hinged clack valve g. Above the valve is a ball j which may be positively forced down, to maintain the valve closed, by a cone k operated by a screw o passing through a capsule. The cone is provided with liquid passages, and is prevented from rotating by a notch n engaging a rib h. Above the cone is a liquid outlet t. The capsule is secured to the neck by L-shaped screw pins adapted to engage a recess s in the neck. The pins are turned into position by outside projections, which are subsequently cut off.
Patent GB-190725499-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Counting and Delivering Predetermined Numbers of Pills or other Globular Bodies into Boxes and Applying Lids to such Boxes when Filled.
Filed: 1907-11-18
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 25,499. Grover, F., and Forgrove Machinery Co. Nov. 18. Counting-apparatus.-In an apparatus for delivering predetermined numbers of pills &c. into boxes and applying lids thereto, the pills fall from a hopper upon a stationary segmental rail or deflecting-edge fixed in the space between two co-axial drums having equal diameters, and are thus directed into the interior of the drums. Groups of holes at fixed distances apart in the drums receive a definite number of pills, which are prevented from falling through until they are carried clear of a semi-cylindrical cover-plate surrounding the lower halves of the drums ; they then fall out of the holes down an external shoot, and so into boxes carried by a table turned to rotate in dependence upon the deliveries of pills. Lids for the boxes fall down a stationary inclined shoot, and the rotation of the table causes a spring plate to press them upon the boxes. Pills from the hopper 5, Fig. 1, fall down a spout 14 and upon the rail or deflecting-edge 15, Figs. 2 and 4, and thus pass into the interior of the drums 13 provided with groups of holes 17 and with an external semi-cylindrical cover-plate 18. The drums, which are fixed on a shaft 11 and driven through gearing 12 by a pulley 8 provided with a clutch 9, deliver the pills over the edge of the cover - plate 18 down the shoot 19, and so into boxes 34 placed in recesses 24 in a circular table 20. This table is rotated through worm gearing by the main shaft 7. Lids 35 for the boxes passing edgeways down the inclined shoot 26 are first turned into the correct position, and are then momentarily arrested over the filled boxes by the inwardly - turned spring arms 27, Fig. 2. The continued rotation of the table 20 causes the spring plate 30 placed over the end of the shoot 26 to press the lids upon the boxes, which are then removed from the table by tangential arms 33 and deflected into the delivery channel 32.
Patent GB-190803022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cheese Cutting Machines
Inventor: FRANKLIN ALEXANDER CAESAR
Filed: 1908-02-11
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 3022. Franklin, A. C. Feb. 11. Butter and cheese cutters.-The cutting-wire F is secured at one end to a hook M and is passed round a grooved roller D and through a slot B in the table A. The roller D is mounted upon a spindle L, which also carries rollers C adapted to bear against the underside of the table A. A retaining- spring E secured to one end of the framing J is also secured to a bridle K connected to the spindle L.
Patent GB-190804981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motor Car and like Road Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: FOLEY JAMES SAMUEL
Filed: 1908-03-05
Granted: 1908-11-12
Abstract: 4981. Foley, J. S., and Baker, F. W. March 5. Felloes or rims; spokes. -The rim 8 is carried by the felloe 7, which is detachably secured to the spokes 1 between pairs of jaws 3, 4 adjusted by means of coned nuts 6. The engaging faces of the felloe and clamping-jaws are tapered as shown.
Patent GB-190808396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ointments.
Inventor: WILKIN GRIFFITH CHARLES
Filed: 1908-04-15
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 8396. Wilkin, G. C. April 15. Ointments.-An ointment for the treatment of the bladder, urethra, and external sores is composed of menthol and vaseline.
Patent GB-190809663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Polishing Compositions, or Inks; more especially intended for Polishing the Heels and Soles of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1908-05-04
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 9663. Johnson, J. Y., [Chemische Fabrik Elektro]. May 4. Boot blacking and polishing preparations. - A powder which by the addition of water forms a polishing compound or ink, especially for application to the soles and heels of boots and shoes, is formed by boiling carnauba or other wax with soap solution, mixing the emulsion so obtained with carbohydrated or proteid substances, such as dextrin, gum arabic, sugar, glue, gelatine, &c., adding nigrosin or other colouring-matter and evaporating to dryness at a temperature below 80‹ C.
Patent GB-190809910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Measuring Apparatus for the Determination of Decimal or other Fractions of Linear Measurements.
Inventor: CLARK GEORGE FORDYCE
Filed: 1908-05-07
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 9910. Clark, G. F., and Rowe, T. J. May 7. Rulers; scales.-A combination of two rulers, as a, c, one sliding on the other at right-angles, is used in setting-off decimal and like lengths. If, for instance, the slope of the line e is 0À1 inch in 10 inches, then, as the scale d on the ruler c reads from the line f, by sliding the arm c to the 9À3 inches mark, a length of 0À093 ioch can be estimated and added on to another reading such as 1-6 inches on the arm. In this way such a length as 1À693 inches can-be set off In a modification, the reference point in the arm is on a block sliding in guideways on the arm.
Patent GB-190812695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Emery and like Abrasive Wheels.
Filed: 1908-06-13
Granted: 1909-06-14
Abstract: 12,695. Waterhouse, C., and Luke & Spencer. June 13. Disk and wheel apparatus.-Woven wire or other perforated material in segmental pieces is employed in moulded grinding-disks to bind the material together in substitution, for or in addition to the usual complete disks. In place of the complete disks, disks a, Fig. 7, provided with openings a', or disks having a radial opening a<2>, Fig. 8, and twisted into a spiral, may be used. Cross binding pieces may also be employed. Fig. 2 shows a disk in which the segments b are arranged in parallel planes on each side of a complete disk a. The segmental pieces in one plane may be arranged to cover or to overlap the spaces between the segmental pieces in the next adjacent plane.
Patent GB-190817604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Injectors.
Inventor: BROOKE ROBERT GRUNDY
Filed: 1908-08-21
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 17,604. Brooke, R. G. Aug. 21. Injectors; overflow arrangements.-In an injector in which the overflow branch is adjustable relatively to the water and delivery branches, means are provided so that the lower cones are removed with the lower body portion when it is desired to remove the overflow chamber. The portion of the injector containing the water branch b is formed with an extension, which is cylindrical at e and has a threaded portion g, ports f being formed between e and g. The overflow branch c projects from the trough-section ring h which fits upon the cylindrical portion e and is held by screwing up the lower portion j of the injector on the threaded part g. By slightly screwing back the lower portion the ring h can be turned into any desired position.
Patent GB-190819103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combing Machines applicable for Cotton Fibres.
Inventor: JOLLY JAMES
Filed: 1908-09-11
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 19,103. Jolly, J., and Willis, P. E. Sept. 11. Combing-machines.-Relates to improvements in combing-machines of the Heilmann type, such as are described in Specification No. 3308, A.D. 1908. The sliding bearings A, Fig. 2, are of the kind described in the above - mentioned Specification and carry two steel detaching-rollers B, B' and two leather-covered detaching- rollers D, D<1> resting on the steel rollers. The roller B is driven by means of a toothed quadrant (not shown) gearing with a compound pinion, which drives a pinion on one end of the roller through gearing on a short countershaft. The other end of the roller carries a pinion b, Fig. 3, gearing with a pinion b<2> on the roller D' which drives a pinion b<1> on the roller B<1>. The roller D rests on the roller B and is guided in an approximately vertical line by the straight edge of a bearing bracket d, Fig. 4, as the sliding bearing of the other rollers reciprocates. The two foremost detaching-rollers B, D take hold of the fibres from the nipper jaws after the fibres have been combed by the cylinder and during the advance of the rollers towards the nipper jaws, the roller B taking the place of the usual detaching- segment on the cylinder. To facilitate the vertical movement of the roller D, the bracket e of the top comb E is pivoted at e<1> below the comb and below the nipper jaws, and the bracket g<1> carrying the upper nipper jaw G<1> is pivoted upon a centre g<2> on lugs g<4> on the lower nipper jaw brackets and below the level of the feed-rollers F, F<1>.
Patent GB-190902490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Silvered Glass Mirrors.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
IPC: C03C17/10
Filed: 1909-02-02
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 2490. Bloxam, A. G., [Hoorickx, E., & Hindel, A., [Firm of].]. Feb. 2. Couplings. - In electroplating silvered. glass mirrors of any contour with a protective layer of copper or other metal, the current is conducted to the silvered surface by clamps which are distributed along the sides of the mirror. Each clamp consists of two parts 20, 24, Fig. 2, hinged together, the former having an abutment 21 for the edge of the mirror 23, and an extension 22 beneath the mirror, and the latter having a contact-finger 25 made to bear against the silvered surface by a spring 26. The finger 25, if a conductor, may be connected with a flexible conductor 27 by a screw 28, but preferably the whole clamp is made of varnished wood, fibre, ebonite, or other insulating-material and provided with a rounded and polished metal conducting-strip 29, preferably electro-deposited upon the finger. Fig. 3 shows a modified clamp having two parts 20<1>, 24<1>, grooved to receive an elastic band 30 and recessed at 31 to engage pivotally one of the terminal bars 27<1>, Fig. 4, of a flexible conductor, the bars being connected, for example by soldering, with thin flexible conductors 32 encased in rubber or like tubes 33, slipped over the bars. When the mirror is supported horizontally, for example on a frame 34, Fig. 5, the clamps may be replaced by contact-fingers 25<2>, preferably of metal covered with insulating- varnish except at the contact surface 35, and resting by their own weight on the silvered surface, the part 36 on the frame being preferably curved. This device may also be used when the mirrorsupporting frame serves as the cathode connexion, as described in Specification 18,210/07, by having the contact-finger bare at 35, connecting the part 36, now preferably flat, to the frame, and dispensing with the conductor 27<2> previously used to connect the fingers together.
Patent GB-190905092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vacuum Jacketed Bottles and the like.
Inventor: HARTMANN MARTIN
IPC: A47J41/02
Filed: 1909-03-02
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 5092. Hartmann, M. March 2. Drinking-vessels.-A vacuum-jacketed vessel is provided with a cap p having an elastic lining q fitting over the outside of the neck of the casing and supporting a set of drinking-cups r.
Patent GB-190906132-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Reversing Steam Engines, provided with Piston Slide Valves.
Inventor: O'NEILL WILLIAM PURCELL
Filed: 1909-03-15
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 6132. O'Neill, W. P., and Morton, W. H. March 15. Reversing-valves.-A cylindrical valve is arranged between a piston distributing-valve and the cylinder ports. In the single-cylinder arrangement shown in Fig. 5, the angularlyadjusted valve L is provided with two sets of ports P, P<1> which register with the ports B, B' in the cylinder passages. The steam enters the distributing-valve chambers W through ports A, and exhausts through ports F. In the arrangement for multiplex engines shown in Fig. 1, the ports P, P<1> register with the ports B of cylinder C, or with the ports B' of the cylinder C'.
Patent GB-190906519-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Method of and Apparatus for the Treatment of Pulverous Material Preparatory to the Moulding of same into Briquettes, Balls or the like.
Inventor: WOODRUFF HERBERT
IPC: C10L5/04
Filed: 1909-03-18
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 6519. Woodruff, H., and Budgett, H. B. March 18. Drawings to Specification. Feeding and measuring.-Material is fed from a moistening-apparatus by a screw conveyer into a shoot, at the top of which it can escape in case of excessive pressure. The shoot delivers it to a moulding apparatus, such as two revolving rollers with co-operating recesses, the briquettes &c. produced being discharged by a conveyer into a receptacle. The material consists of a mixture of coaldust &c. and a pulverized binder, which has been mixed, heated dry, and moistened.
Patent GB-190911706-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Applying Lead Seals to Bottles with Lever Fastenings.
Inventor: HEID NIKOLAUS
IPC: B65C3/24
Filed: 1909-05-18
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 11,706. Heid, N. Feb. 12, [Convention date]. Capsules and the like, applying.-Relates to a machine for passing a lead strip round the neck and lever of a bail lever stoppered bottle, so as to form a seal. A lead strip 1, Fig. 3, is passed round a bottle neck 1<1> over and under a lever 2<1> and is then caught by tongs 59 and passed between jaws 10<1>, 11<1> of a sealing-punch and cut off by a knife 14. The bottle is placed inclined in the machine, and is pushed against a movable rest 42, Fig. 2, which operates levers 45, 47, 48 pivoted at 46. The lever 48 operates a toothed sector 52 in mesh with a pinion 53, which is connected to a holder 55 for the bottle neck. The holder has a groove 54 for guiding the lead strip. Simultaneously, the lever 47 operates a rod 68, which throws the machine into gear to feed forward the strip and to operate the tongs, punches and knife. As the rod 68 is raised, a catch 68<1>, Fig. 8, is released, and a pawl 71 is carried into one of a series of slots 72 in a continuously rotating wheel 73. This couples the wheel 73 to a shaft 74, which drives a rack 24 operating the rollers, slides, &c. shown in Fig. 3. As soon as the shaft makes a complete revolution, the catch 68<1> throws the whole out of gear. When the strip 1, Fig. 3, is passed round the bottle neck, its end is gripped by the tongs 59, which are pressed forwards by a spring 56 abutting on a slide 10 which carries the sealing-punch. The jaws of the tongs are operated by studs moving in cam-grooves. As soon as the strip end is laid on the main strip, the punch 10<1>, 11<1> seals the end, and the knife 14 severs the connexion.