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Original Wolseley Patents

Here is a selection of historic documents relating to Wolseley patents taken out in Great Britain and the United States of America, and listed in ascending date order for each country.

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British Patent 191517944 dated 1915 - 'Means for Locking Differential or Balance Gear of a Motor Vehicle'
British Patent 191517944 dated 1915 – ‘Means for Locking Differential or Balance Gear of a Motor Vehicle’
British Patent 104968 dated 1917 – ‘Improvements in, or relating to, the Valve Mechanism of Internal Combustion Engines having Triple Rows of Cylinders
British Patent 104968 dated 1917 – ‘Improvements in, or relating to, the Valve Mechanism of Internal Combustion Engines having Triple Rows of Cylinders
British Patent 411409 dated 1934 – ‘Improvements relating to Tappets for the Valves of Internal Combustion Engines
British Patent 411409 dated 1934 – ‘Improvements relating to Tappets for the Valves of Internal Combustion Engines
British Patent 422408 dated 1935 – ‘Improvements relating to the Tappets for Radial-Cylinder Internal Combustion Engines’
British Patent 422408 dated 1935 – ‘Improvements relating to the Tappets for Radial-Cylinder Internal Combustion Engines’
British Patent 431318 dated 1935 – ‘Improvements relating to Free-wheel or One-way Clutches’
British Patent 431318 dated 1935 – ‘Improvements relating to Free-wheel or One-way Clutches’
British Patent 509962 dated 1938 – ‘Improvements relating to Power Transmission Mechanism of Motor Vehicles’
British Patent 509962 dated 1938 – ‘Improvements relating to Power Transmission Mechanism of Motor Vehicles’
British Patent 506492 dated 1939 – ‘Improved means for holding doors in their open position’
British Patent 506492 dated 1939 – ‘Improved means for holding doors in their open position’

British Patent 546485 dated 1942 – ‘Improved means for Defrosting the Windscreens of Vehicles’
British Patent 546485 dated 1942 – ‘Improved means for Defrosting the Windscreens of Vehicles’
British Patent 647991 dated 1950 – ‘Improvements relating to Speed Regulating Mechanism for Internal Combustion Engine’
British Patent 647991 dated 1950 – ‘Improvements relating to Speed Regulating Mechanism for Internal Combustion Engine’
US Patent 1729659 dated 1929 – ‘Internal Combustion Engine’
US Patent 1729659 dated 1929 – ‘Internal Combustion Engine’
US Patent 2238574 dated 1941 – ‘Controlling means for reversing gears’
US Patent 2238574 dated 1941 – ‘Controlling means for reversing gears’

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The BMC and Leyland Show at British Motor Museum, Gaydon is always popular. The date is confirmed as Sunday 12 July. If you wish to show your Wolseley on our stand, please contact midlands@thewolseleyregister.com. Spectator tickets are on sale now through the BMM website. ... See MoreSee Less
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EVENTS NEWS!

  • Come and join the club at the 2026 Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show at the NEC – Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd March
  • Support our Club and join us at our 2026 AGM!
  • Read about the 2025 Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor show 
  • Read about our 2025 fantastic National Rally!

OTHER NEWS!

  • Would you like to buy some new Wolseley 1500 or Riley 1.5 bonnet or boot hinges?  
  • Brand new 6/90 rubbers, not available in the UK for many years, now available! (Only a small number of each, so place your orders now). Rubber parts include: engine/gearbox mounts; front/bump stops; steering column bushes; front/rear suspension rubbers; brake servo grommets and gearstick lower ferrules.     Look at the appropriate website pages for pictures, and then contact the Spares Consultant!

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