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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 Resto Show returns to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on Sunday 12 October 2025. The show will feature Classic Car Displays, Live Restoration Demonstrations, Trade Stands, Seminars, Workshops and an Autojumble. Free parking, easy access and discounted tickets when booked in advance via www.restoration-show.co.ukThe Wolseley Register will have a stand at this show featuring restoration projects belonging to local members. ... See MoreSee Less
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EVENTS NEWS!

  • Read about our National Rally on 16-17 August and apply online to join us!  
  • The Register attended the 2025 BMC & Leyland Day
  • See which Wolseleys attended the 2025 Morris Vehicles Association Rally

OTHER NEWS!

  • In addition to our range of Series cars Head and Manifold gaskets, we now have in stock the triangular manifold to exhaust pipe gaskets! Have a look at the ‘Engine – Pre 1949’ website page, and then contact the Spares Consultant! 
  • We have now listed all of our duplicated Wolseley manuals available to members, see the website Library for details.
  • 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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