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Patent GB-190610482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway Wagons and the like.
Inventor: MILLARD SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1906-05-04
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 10,482. Millard, S. H. May 4. Couplings, automatic.-In an arrangement whereby the ordinary chain coupling of railway wagons and the like may be operated non-automatically or set for automatic action from the side of the vehicle, the outer link A of the chain is embraced by a link C of the form shown in Fig. 5. The link C is connected by a small chain F to an arm H mounted on a transverse rotary shaft J having handles K at its ends, which may be retained in position by engagement with notches P formed in brackets 0. The chain is shown in position for automatic coupling in Fig. 2, and is retained in the lowered position for shunting by the engagement of a T-shaped extension L, formed upon the arm H, with a projection upon a transverse sliding bar N. The handles K are mounted loosely upon the shaft J and are formed with bosses S, Fig. 6, which engage, in one direction of rotation, with catches S', fixed upon squared portions of the shaft, the arrangement being such that, when the handle at one side is operated to lift the chain, the handle at the other side is not moved.
Patent GB-190612842-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Washing and Drying Artificial Threads.
Inventor: FRIEDRICH ERNST WILLY
Filed: 1906-06-01
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 12,842. Friedrich, E. W. June 1. Washing.-Artificial threads, such as are obtained by coagulating fine streams of cellulose solutions, are washed, on account of their small tensile strength, while on the winding-spool. The spool is rotated slowly on a substantially horizontal axis while it is only partially immersed in the washing-liquid. The spool a should preferably be of large diameter so that the layers of the thread b may be few compared with the total quantity of thread. It is set in a washing-trough c so that it can turn on its axis d, which extends at one end through the wall of the trough so that the spool can be driven in any suitable manner. The level of the liquid is such that about one-half of each spool is immersed. The rotation of the spool should be in the direction in which the thread is wound, and so slow that the liquid is not affected by centrifugal force. Tue washing-liquid may be applied in any other manner as long as there is slow rotation on an horizontal axis.
Patent GB-190617993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs.
Inventor: WEBER PETER
Filed: 1906-08-10
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 17,993. Weber, P. Oct. 21, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Phonographs.-In a phonograph, means is provided for protecting the spring used for carrying the feed-nut. The main shaft 1 is provided with a feed-screw 2 of small pitch and carries the usual mandrel 3. The feed-nut spring 6 is secured to the carriage 5, which travels on the back rod 4, and carries the feed-nut 7. A guard 8 is fixed above the spring 6 and extends in close proximity to it, so that if the spring is used to raise the carriage, the guard prevents excessive bending. The guard and spring are secured to the carriage by screws 9 and a screw 10 is threaded in the guard and abuts against the top of the spring, for the purpose of adjusting it in the known manner.
Patent GB-190620205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sewage Distributors.
Inventor: HINES JOHN
Filed: 1906-09-11
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 20,205. Hines, J., and Coleman, T. Sept. 11. Spray-producers and spreaders. - The central column C of rotary sewage-distributing apparatus is provided with a shoulder c' and conical rollers R. The rollers form a bearing for a plate p<1> covering or attached to the cover of the chamber P, to which the distributing-arms are connected. A cap H, united by tie-rods h<1> to the chamber P and to the distributing-arms, is also supported on the column C by means of a similar conical roller or other bearing.
Patent GB-190626679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: CONSTANTINE FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-11-24
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 26,679. Constantine, F. W. Nov. 24. Felloes or rims ; tyres, pneumatic.-A detachable tyre-carrying rim is formed in two parts a, a<1> secured together by screws f taking into corresponding projections g, g<1>. The rim is mounted on the wheel by the engagement of these projections in inclined slots i cut in the binding-ring h<1> on the felloe h, and is locked by means of a cotter k and washer o. Fig. 9 shows a modified arrangement, in which the rim may be removed without removing the cotter. On slacking back the cotter, prongs k<3> on one side thereof are moved into recesses i<2> formed in one wall of the slot i.
Patent GB-190629446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Objectives
Filed: 1906-12-27
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 29,446. Zeiss, C., [Firm of]. Nov. 5, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lenses, photographic. Relates to the particular type of double unsymmetrical objective described in Specification No. 6028, A:D. 1890, [Abridgment Class Photography], in which each of the components consists of a positive and negative lens cemented together, a dispersing cemented surface presenting its concavity to the diaphragm on one side, and a collecting cemented surface similarly presenting its convexity on the other side, while in each component, or in the one only possessing the cemented dispersing-surface, the negative lens.has a greater dispersive power than the positive lens. According to the present invention, the refractive index of the positive lens forming the dispersing cemented surface is at least equal to 1À54. Constructional data for two forms are given in the Specification.
Patent GB-190701609-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stairway for the Purposes of Recreation and Amusement.
Inventor: COOPER JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1907-01-22
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 1609. Cooper, J. E. Jan. 22. Amusements for fairs and the like.-Relates to a reciprocating stairway of the type described in Specification No. 21,030, A.D. 1902, and consists in arranging between two stairways a, b, which reciprocate i n opposite directions, a second way c formed in two parts c', c<2>, which are also reciprocated in opposite directions and in directions opposite to the respective adjoining ways a, b. The ways are provided with fixed hand-rails as d, but preferably the inner rails d', d', Fig. 4, are connected to and move with the stairways, the supports e for the rails being crossed so that the support for each section is attached to the adjacent section and reciprocates in a direction opposite to its own stairway. The girders between the sections are recessed to allow the rails to reciprocate. As shown, the two outer ways are reciprocated by eccentrics k on a shaft j driven from a motor g, and the sections c<1>, c<2> are reciprocated by eccentrics k<1> on a countershaft j<1> driven at a reduced speed from the shaft j. The driving- mechanism may also actuate a circular rack on a turntable n' provided with a hand-rail o at the top of the stairways, to prevent crowding at the top. According to the Provisional Specification, flexible outside hand-rails formed of wooden blocks on a driven sprocket chain may be used.
Patent GB-190705590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Arrangement and Mounting of Boiler Pipes in Kitchen Ranges
Inventor: PHILLIPSON BURTON RICHARD
Filed: 1907-03-08
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 5590. Phillipson, B. R. March 8. Water supply. - The feed and hot-water delivery pipes of a kitchenrange boiler are arranged so as to be easily accessible and so as to avoid their being built into the range brickwork or flues. In one construction, the pipes are laid in the space between a plate b, Fig. 1, which fits between the oven top and the hot-plate, and the usual flueseparating plate a which supports the hot-plate. An outlet for the pipes is provided by cutting away an inner corner of the hot-plate and modifying the skirting accordingly, as shown at e, Fig. 4, and at f, Fig. 5. When the boiler top is close to the hot-plate, an open-fronted casing k, Fig. 6, is built into the brickwork at the back of and above the hot-plate, to contain the pipes h; it is closed at the front by the skirting plates which extend round the hot-plate near the wall of the recess in which the range is fitted. This casing serves to support the brickwork. Asbestos, slag wool, or other protecting material may be packed around the pipes.
Patent GB-190710426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Eye-glasses.
Inventor: ADT LEO FRANK
Filed: 1907-05-04
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 10,426. Adt, L. F. May 4. Eyeglasses.-Relates to eyeglasses of the kind in which by pressing finger pieces towards each other, the pressure of the springs holding the plaquets against the nose is relieved, and the glasses may be readily taken off. A single fitting, Fig. 7, constitutes a plaquet 10, its spring 12, and a finger-piece 15 facilitating the adjustment of the glasses. Two such fittings are mounted at the sides of the bridge 2, Fig. 6, by sliding slots 16 formed in them beneath the heads of pins 7, and then forcing the springs 12 upwards and inwards against lugs 8 projecting from the lens mounts 3. The degree of separation of the plaquets is limited by shoulders 17, which engage with the arms 5 of the lens mounts.
Patent GB-190713778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Assembling Mechanism of Typographical Composing Machines equipped with Alternative Founts.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-06-14
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 13,778. Lock, W. H., and Wich, F. J. June 14. Linotype and like machines. - Relates to the assembling-machanism of linotype &c. machines employing double fount matrices, these being vertically movable for change of fount as in Specifications No. 5971, A.D. 1891, No. 18,886, A.D. 1895, and No. 17,962, A.D. 1898. The matrix 1 when presenting its normal cavity 2 rests upon ledges 6, 7 in the assembler 8. A ledge 9 stops short of the entrance 10 of the assembler by a distance not less than' the thickness of the thickest matrix, but may be completed by a vertically movable ledge 11 adjustable by a screw-and-slot device 13, 14. When the ledge 11 is in its upper position, Fig. 3, the matrices are received upon and travel along the ledges 6, 7, but when it is in its lower position, the matrices travel on to the ledge 9 and prevent their variant fount cavities 3 being pushed off the ledge 11 by the succeeding matrices whether the latter are assembled normal or variant. Disturbance of the matrices due to the momentum produced therein by the quick rise of the assembler is prevented, in the case of the normal matrices, by the ledge 9, and, in the case of the variant matrices, by the usual means. Disturbance of the matrices assembled upon the ledge 11 is prevented by a rod 17, which is connected with a spring- pressed lever 18 and extends over the lugs 5 of the matrices. When the assembler is in its lowest position, a cam 20 on the face-plate of the machine retracts the rod 17.
Patent GB-190715001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ticket-receiving Boxes.
Inventor: FLUEGELMAN ISIDOR
Filed: 1907-06-29
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 15,001. Fluegelman, I. June 29. Checks and tokens, collecting; counting-apparatus. -A box for receiving and counting checks or tablets is provided with means whereby the check in passing into the receiver operates a mechanical and an electrical counter. The check enters a tunnel or guide C attached to the receiving-box and pushes back the projecting portion L<1> of a hanging arm L, thus raising a stop-pawl K and freeing a spacing-wheel E which projects with the tunnel through a slot C<2>. The spacing-wheel is then rotated by the check through an angle equal to that between its teeth, which are spaced so that the check is just embraced between any two adjacent teeth, and operates the mechanical counter D through a train H, H', H<2>, Fig. 2. In order to reset this counter to zero, the wheel H<1> is mounted on a sleeve h which is capable of sliding along the pin h<1> when pushed aside by a suitable key. An electro-magnetic counter G, placed at a distance, is operated simultaneously with the counter D through a circuit comprising a make - and - break contact F, fixed to the spacing-wheel E, and brushes F', F<4>.
Patent GB-190715363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Driven Pulley Blocks or Hoists.
Inventor: GESE ALFRED AUGUST CONRADIN
Filed: 1907-07-03
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 15,363. Gese, A. A. C. July 3. Pulley - blocks. - Comprises an arrangement of electrically-driven pulley-block of the type in which the motor is placed horizontally on one side of the pulley-block proper and the starting-device on the other. Both the pulley-block proper and the motor are of the usual construction, the base-plate c of the motor being vertical and forming one of the cheeks of the pulley-block. The casing of the motor is rotatably attached to the hook d, and is provided at its lower part with an eye f at the same distance from the centre line of the hook d as the centre line of the chain-wheel g. A starting-device i of known type is arranged on the other cheek h of the block. In pulley-blocks of small power, an ordinary reversing-lever only is used. If a main current motor is employed, the lifting velocity is regulated automatically so that when the load is small the velocity is greater than with a heavier load. The weight is so disposed that the motor just balances the block with the starting-device, so that the combined block hangs horizontally when unloaded. Cover-plates n may be provided, and the worm-wheel o runs in an oil bath p arranged beneath it.
Patent GB-190718770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Mechanically Driven Vehicles.
Inventor: HAY THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-08-20
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 18,770. Hay, T. W. Aug. 20. Spring wheels.- In a wheel of the kind in which tread blocks f of wood slide through rectangular pockets formed by plates d and transverse wedges e, and bear upon a pneumatic cushion, the plates are slotted as at j in order to allow the use and easy removal of a butt-ended pneumatic cushion. The body of the wheel is in one casting of aluminium.
Patent GB-190719373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ships' Screw Steering Gears.
Inventor: LIVINGSTON THOMAS LINTON
Filed: 1907-08-29
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 19,373. Livingston, T. L. Aug. 29. Steering-gear.-In steering-gear of the kind described in Specification No. 14,369, A.D. 1902, the rudder-head a, which extends between the screw shaft b and the guide shaft c, is provided with cross-beams d, e, one above and one below the shafts b, c. Levers f connect the nuts h, i to opposite ends of the cross-beams, and are so arranged that one is on the aft side of the rudder and the other is on the forward side, both being either in compression or tension. A bearing may be fitted on the rudder head to support one or both shafts and the upper cross-beam may be dispensed with, the bearing being secured to the cross-beam by a circular standard, which is recessed into the upper surface of the cross-beam.
Patent GB-190722031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Burning Hydro-carbons.
Inventor: CASTANO ETIENNE
Filed: 1907-10-05
Granted: 1908-10-05
Abstract: 22,031. Castano, E. Oct. 5. Vapour burners; vaporizing-apparatus; oil tanks. - An apparatus for burning hydrocarbons consists of an oil tank, Fig. 1, and a vapour burner C. An air-pump connected to the pipe p supplies compressed air to the upper part of the tank and to the pipe A, and forces the oil to the burner C. The outlets from the pipe A and from the tank into the pipe T are made of smaller diameter than the bore of the pipe T, so as to cause the air and oil to mix before entering the burner C. The pipe T is provided with a filter, and the burner C is fitted with a sliding deflector D, Fig. 3, moved by a handle d. The burners, which consist of involute and like curved pipes, have at their ends the screwed caps e, Fig. 12, which are kept clean by a pricker f, Fig. 9. In a modification, the pipe T rises inside the tank from near the bottom to the outside of the top, and is connected there to a short pipe A. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 4182, A.D. 1880, No. 9501, A.D. 1887, [Abridgment Class 8, Air and gases, Compressing &c.], and No. 16,701, A.D. 1893.]
Patent GB-190724297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machines
Inventor: WEVER FRITZ
Filed: 1907-11-02
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 24,297. Wever, F. Nov. 2. Chain-stitching machines.-The loop-taker of a single-thread chain-stitching machine is given a substantially elliptical motion made up of a to-andfro rocking motion combined with a reciprocatory lateral motion. The loop-taker f, Fig. 4, which has a projection t on its upper surface to thrust the needle loop forward, and a notch u on its underside to pull the needle loop back, is carried by a lever g, Fig. 7, attached to an arm i pivotal on the pin h. The arm turns on ths spindle k which is rocked by the stirrup n embracing the cam l on the driving- shaft m, thus giving the loop-taker f its to-and-fro motion. The lever g is also connected by a balljoint with a rod s, which is connected to the lever q pivoted at r. The lever q is connected to the arm of the needle-lever c by a link o, giving to the looptaker a lateral motion with a dwell at the forward end of its path.
Patent GB-190802291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Resilient Tyres.
Inventor: JELLEY JAMES
Filed: 1908-02-01
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 2291. Jelley, J. Feb. 1. Tyres, pneumatic &c.- A tyre is provided at etch side with a stiff ridge B normally out of contact with the road but engaging the road when sideslip takes place. The central portion A of the tyre is narrower than usual, and is preferably smooth. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 20,190, A.D. 1891, No. 23,509, A.D. 1895, and No. 12,065, A.D. 1902.]
Patent GB-190805498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Forks for Cycles and Motors Cycles.
Inventor: ALBERT KELLER DORIAN
Filed: 1908-03-11
Abstract: 5498. Dorian, A. Keller-, and Crayssac, D. April 13, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Forks; frames.-Comprises an arrangement of spring forks for bicycles and motor-cycles. Pieces D, carrying the wheel axle at f, are pivoted at g to the blades H of the ordinary forks and at h to a spring fork G, of which the spring device A, B is jointed at its upper end by a bolt e to the collar d or other part of the frame. The spring device consists of an adjustable spring enclosed within telescopic tubes A, B, the spring being arranged to abut at its lower end against the tube B and at its upper end against a nut upon a screw a passing through the closed upper extremity of the tube A.
Patent GB-190807834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hydroplane Boats.
Inventor: FAUBER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1908-04-08
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 7834. Fauber, W. H. Jan. 10, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Hulls.-Hydroplane members d ... d<7> constitute the bottom of the hull and are laterally inclined downwards towards the keel. The lateral inclination of the hydroplanes increases from the bow to the stern. The bow is pointed, and the hydroplanes increase in width towards the stern, and may be concave transversely. The rear margins of the hydroplanes are of V-shape having their points directed aft. A centre-board k is fitted. Tubes t are provided to admit air beneath the boat when starting.
Patent GB-190811837-A (GB)
Title: Improved Metallic Railway Sleeper and Means for Attaching Rails thereto.
Inventor: THOMPSON JAMES CLARKE
Filed: 1908-06-01
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 11,837. Thompson, J. C. June 1, 1907, [date appliedfor under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Rails, securing to sleepers; sleepers. - I-shaped sleepers have shoulders b, formed on the top flange and facing in the same direction, on which the rail is seated. A clip d, used to clamp the rails, engages the shoulder b and is secured by clinched wedges e passing through both sleeper-flanges. The sleeper is easily removed by merely displacing the clips d.
Patent GB-190811868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jet Pumps for Compressing or Exhausting Air or Gas
Inventor: SCHEURMANN WALTER
Filed: 1908-06-01
Granted: 1909-06-01
Abstract: 11,868. Scheurmann, W. June 1. Centrifugal pumps.-Air or gas is compressed in an injector-like apparatus comprising a system of ports or nozzles moved across one or more continuous jets of liquid. Preferably the ports are formed by the blades b of a wheel A rotating in a casing B. Water under pressure is supplied by a pipe G to the space E. The ports receive their charge of gas from the chamber F, which has a pipe attachment in the case of a suction plant, and the charge is swept out into the liquid-sealed separating-chamber C when the ports come opposite the opening e. To facilitate the discharge, the casing wall is cut away at I. The wheel is rotated by the reactive effect of the pressure liquid, but it may be rotated by external means.
Patent GB-190812564-A (GB)
Title: Process to Produce Artistic Effects on Paper, Cardboards and Metal Plates.
Inventor: SCOTT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1908-06-11
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 12,564. Scott, Sir B., and Hudson, P. G. June 11. Ornamenting.-Consists in means for producing artistic effects on paper, cardboard, metal plates &c. The starched or waterproof paper or cardboard or the sheet of metal is printed with colour, varnish, lacquer or other adhesive and placed face down on the surface of water having metallic or other powder floating on its surface. The sheet is then dried by hot air or by passing between heated rollers, the surplus powder is removed, and the sheet further printed if necessary. The powders are preferably slightly greasy so that they may float evenly. The effects may be varied by spraying the surface of the water with turpentine, alcohol, or an aniline - celluloid colour, or by emitting a fluid under pressure beneath the surface of the water.
Patent GB-190814081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lay Figures and the like Intended for Purposes of Display or to Serve as Models, Dummies, Toys and the like.
Inventor: GEMS JULIUS FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-07-02
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 14,081. Gems, J. F., and Nicks, W. F. July 2. Dolls.-Doll bodies, lay-figure stands, &c. are formed by a series of solid disks d, which are connected at the edges by a covering consisting of a thick inner material i, such as serge &c., and a thin outer material h, such as silk or stockinet, the whole being collapsible in the manner of a concertina. The disks are spaced in the extended position by knotted cords e or ladder tapes passing through the disks, and the whole is supported by a sectional pillar a, which passes through apertures in the disks so shaped as to prevent rotation, and to which a top plate c may be secured by a spring catch j. A yoke piece k having a loop k<2> for engaging the pillar may be employed to raise the figure and secure it in the expanded position. Moulded shells g may be utilized for the neck, shoulders, &c. or the edges of the disks at these parts may be thickened to avoid a ribbed effect of the figure. Limbs &c. of a similar or other construction may be attached. According to the Provisional Specification, the rod may be horizontal and the disks vertical.