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Patent GB-190627694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brush Gear of Dynamo Electric Machines and Motors.
Inventor: MARSHALL WILFRID ROBERT VERNET
Filed: 1906-12-05
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 27,694. Marshall, W. R. V. Dec. 5. Brushes ; brushholders.-A brush for dynamo-electric machines comprises a number of separate conducting- blocks, comparatively narrow in the direction of the commutator a x i s and carried in correspondingly narrow holders, which are supported laterally to enable them to resist torsional and bending forces. The separate brush-holders H are mounted on a spindle G<1> between shields or check-pieces C, supported on the brush-spindle B and held in position by a projection engaging in a keyway A. The checkpieces C are separated by distance-pieces D, secured to the brush spindle by a screw and provided with an arm D', to which one end of a spring F is attached, the other end being secured to a notched tail-piece HT on the brush-holder H. The holders H are provided with guide-pieces H<1> working between the check-pieces C and provided with a hook to engage a spindle G, so as to hold the brush X removed from the commutator when desired. The holder H being slotted to engage the spindle G<1>, a spring S is provided to close the entrance to the slot. The tension of the spring F may be adjusted by varying the position of its connexion with the notched arm HT, or by moving the distance-piece D round the brush spindle.
Patent GB-190703453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Rollers for Stretching and Expanding Woven Fabrics.
Filed: 1907-02-12
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 3453. Calico Printers' Association, and Smalley, J. Feb. 12. Stretching.-Roller apparatus for stretching and expanding woven fabrics comprises a series of parallel tubes b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, &c., carrying right and left handed screw-threaded sleeves c<1> c<2>, c<3>, &c. mounted within a frame a. The bars or tubes b<1>, b<3> b<5>, which are in the same plane, are supported at each end in bearings d', d<2>, d<3> having fixing-screws e. The remaining tubes b', b<4> are supported by pairs of toggle-levers f connected to the bearing-blocks d<1>, d<2>, d<3>. For adjusting the tubes, a pair of screws g pass through the fixed bearing-blocks d<2> and through threaded holes in the blocks d<1>, d<3>, and each screw carries a bevel-wheel h engaging bevelwheels i on a cross-shaft j. By rotating the shaft j, the distance between the planes of the two sets of rollers can be varied. The rollers are geared together by spur-wheels k mounted on the' sleeves c', c<2>, &c., and are driven from a spur-wheel m on a driven shaft n. The sleeves are lubricated by means of lubricators fixed to the ends of the tubes b<1>, b<3>, b<5>, and by holes in the levers f. The cloth o is led over the guide-rollerp and through the nest of stretching-rollers, from which it passes to the drying-cylinders or elsewhere. The screw-threads may be cut directly on the tubes b<1>, b<2>, &c., or the rollers may be built up in any desired manner.
Patent GB-190704996-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Holding Sheets of Paper.
Inventor: LOE HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1907-03-01
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 4996. Loe, H. J. March 1. Filing papers &c. -Relates to a holder for sheets of paper s u c h as shaving, sanitary, memorandum, or wrapping-up paper. The papers are threaded on a knife blade b attached to a back-plate a which bears a distanceblock c. The hinged front cover e carries a point-protector i, and is held in the closed position by a pin l passing through a staple k attached to the block c. The holder may be mounted in pairs for larger sheets.
Patent GB-190709921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Heaters.
Inventor: HOWELL JAMES THOMAS
Filed: 1907-04-29
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 9921. Howell, J. T. May 7, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Resistances f o r electric heaters. A wire, preferably iron or german silver is enclosed in a small glass or like tube, which is sealed at the ends and inserted in a copper or other heat-conducting sheath. The whole is then heated and bent into the desired form. Instead of the glass tube, glass or porcelain beads, threaded on the wire at intervals, may be used. In the submersible heater illustrated the resistance-element 2 is held between notched cross arms 7, 10 by a bolt 11. For heating liquids the resistance elements may be enclosed within an outer pipe, the liquid circulating between the pipes.
Patent GB-190710422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Tyres for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: KEMPSHALL ELEAZER
Filed: 1907-05-04
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 10,422. Kempshall, E. May 4. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Relates to means such as are described in Specification No. 1956, A.D. 1907, for preventing slipping, in which a series of metallic sections are embedded in an elastic tyre so as to be capable of yielding under pressure. The present invention consists in reinforcing the tyre base by means of an embedded metallic or other wear - resisting plate a, preferably perforated, against which abut, in running, beels d on the metallic sections c.
Patent GB-190711458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Facilitating the Closing of Umbrellas and Parasols.
Inventor: GELL WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1907-05-16
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 11,458. Gell, W. J., and Boham, J. F. May 16. Automatic clos. ing.-A device for releasing the top runner catch so as to facilitate closing an umbrella or parasol comprises a lever d pivoted to the runner at h, the lower portion d' of the lever resting against the catch e. A cord f, attached to an eye g on the stick above the runner and passing through an eyelet in the upper arm of the lever d, extends to the handle and when pulled causes the lower part of the lever to depress the catch c.
Patent GB-190711818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Draught Excluders for Doors.
Inventor: BREWER WILLIAM THOMAS CALVERT
Filed: 1907-05-21
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 11,818. Brewer, W. T. C. May 21. Draught-excluders.-A draught-excluding strip a, faced with india-rubber or like packing o and carried by a rod g working in brackets on the door, is raised of the floor, when the door is opened, by means of a spring i, and is depressed when the door is closed by the rod g coming into contact with a bent plate k on the top of the door frame. The strip is guided by screws c working in slots b. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the rod works in a hole m bored in the door and the strip a in a groove n in the bottom door-rail.
Patent GB-190715476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Devices for Automatically Closing Gates of Lifts or Hoists.
Inventor: FISH CHARLES WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1907-07-05
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 15,476. Fish, C. W. J., and Monk, J. July 5. Lifts.-The lift doors are automatically closed, upon the arrival or departure of the cage during ascent or descent, by means comprising a friction strip on the cage engaging with drums mounted on screwed shafts which move axially and carry them into and out of the path of the friction strip, one shaft carrying a winding-drum which coils up a rope attached to the door. Brackets B, B' fixed to the well carry screwed shafts A, A' which are screwed to opposite hands. Upon the shafts are mounted friction drums C, C', while the shaft B<1> carries a grooved sheave F which cannot move axially. The drums C, C' are connected by cross-belts as shown. The mechanism is arranged so that when the cage is at rest at a floor the drums C, C' lie in the path of a friction strip E on the cage, and the cage moves away from the floor, the shafts A, A' rotate and coil the rope on the drum, thus closing the gate, while at the same time the friction drums are moved axially out of the path of the friction strip. The brackets carrying the screwed shafts may be mounted so as to swivel, and may be pressed against the friction strip by springs. In the modification shown in Fig. 8, the winding-drum F is separately mounted on the bracket, and a spurwheel attached to it is driven by a pinion mounted upon the shaft A'. In another modification, the winding-pulley has a rope of such length that when the door is fully opened the cord is completely unwound; with this arrangement, the shafts may be screwed to the same hand and connected by an open belt. In a further modification, also for use with a rope of the correct length, only one friction drum is mounted at half the height of the well opening, and when the cage is at a floor the drum is situated in the gap between two collinear friction strips on the cage.
Patent GB-190716609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Presses.
Filed: 1907-07-19
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 16,609. Davy Bros., and Holmes, T. E. July 19. Forging.-Relates to hydraulic forging-presses and the like worked by steam hydraulic intensifier apparatus of the kind referred to in Specifications Nos. 781, 18,329, and 23,628, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Hydraulic machinery &c.]. A single hand-lever enables the press to be worked with long or short strokes without independent means for effecting the change. The steam supply and exhaust valves for the intensifier cylinder 9 are operated by the hand-lever 40 through a floating lever 53, substantially as described in Specification No. 18,329, A.D. 1905, and are further controlled by the hunting gear actuated by the moving piston-rod, as described in Specification No. 781, A.D. 1905. The valve 31 for the air vessel 29 is operated by link mechanism connected with the hand-lever or by the steam connectors, as described in Specification No. 23,628, A.D. 1905. The valve 21, Figs. 1 and 2, controls both the admission to and exhaust from the steam lifting-cylinders 5. The valve-rod 69 has a socket extension 68, with which the plunger 67 can be automatically locked. When the lever 40 is pulled to the right, the plunger 67 moves down until the latch 70, pressed by a spring 71, engages the slot 72 and locks the plunger to the socket 68. If the plunger is then moved up, the socket 68 and the valve 21 move with it until the bell-crank 73 makes contact with a stop 74 and withdraws the latch 70. The valve 21 then returns and rests on the seat 66.
Patent GB-190718592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bogies for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: SHEFFIELD GEORGE HARRISON
Filed: 1907-08-16
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 18,592. Sheffield, G. H., and Twinberrow, J. D. Aug. 16. Axle - trucks or undercarriages; brakes.-Bogies for railway vehicles are constructed with long, deep side frames a, shown in dotted lines in Fig.3. The frames are stiffened by flanges b pressed from the plate or riveted in place, and are connected by four crossbearers c, d. A longer wheel - base than normal is thus rendered possible. The upper flanges of the cross-bearers are connected in pairs with horizontal plates or bracing, and the lower flanges of the deep cross-bearers c by diagonal bracing. In the case of motor bogies, vertical diaphragms or gussets are also secured to the cross-bearers in pairs ; but where space is not required between the bearers and the headstock for machining these are connected by means of A-shaped bracing, thus providing for central brake rigging. The brake rigging consists of vertical levers n, Fig. 3, pivoted to cross-beams o which also carry push-rods p acting upon the inner brake blocks q. Pull-rods t connect the lower ends of the levers n with similar levers v pivoted to cross-beams w carrying the outer brake blocks x. The upper ends of the levers v are connected by pull-rods y to links z, to which are also connected the upper ends of one pair of levers n and, by means of pull-rods 2 and a yoke, the main pull-rod. The inner brackets 6, Fig. 5, for the usual bearing-springs 5 support also an inverted spring 7, from which the bolster spring beam 10 is suspended by sling links 9. The lateral movement of the frame with respect to the bolster beam is provided for by inclining the links 9 outwards ; or the links may be rigid, in which case the bolster springs 11 are seated on sliding plates, or on balls or rollers 13, Fig. 9, or rocking segments 14, Fig. 7. In the latter case the tread of each segment 14 is formed to a radius struck from the pivot so as to ensure the return of the frame to its normal position. In a special form of bracket for the springs 5, the inverted cup 16, Fig. 11, is provided with flanges 17, 18 to extend to the inner side of the frame plate and is ribbed for the attachment of a cross-member of the frame. It may also serve to support the brake block hangers.
Patent GB-190722074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements and Simplification in the Manufacture of Lever Pad Locks and Tumbler Pad Locks of the Split Shackle Type.
Inventor: GOODERHAM WILLIAM JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1907-10-07
Granted: 1908-10-07
Abstract: 22,074. Gooderham, W. J. J. Oct. 7. Padlocks.-In padlocks of the split-shackle type, the pivoted part c of the shackle is provided with an extension carrying a stump j for engagement with a closed-ended lever e pivoted to the stud f. Specifications No. 3887, A.D. 1868, No. 2218, A.D. 1881, No. 1881, A.D. 1894, No. 27,303, A.D. 1903, and No. 2112, A.D. 1904, are referred to.
Patent GB-190724405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inverted Burner Incandescent Gas Lamps or Lanterns.
Inventor: BLANCK FRANZ
Filed: 1907-11-04
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 24,405. Blanck, F. Nov. 4. Incandescent gas lamps.-Inverted burners are ignited by the flame 31 from an igniter 5 located at the level of the top of the flue or opposite an aperture therein. The reflector 13 is carried by a rod 11 from a central gas pipe 1, and the air supply is admitted through a perforated ring 15, carried by arms 16 from the pipe 1, and under a circular deflector 24. An open-ended chamber 25 of double conical form is arranged inside the upper end of the main flue, and a curved smoke cap 27 is mounted above the chamber.
Patent GB-190804222-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Apparatus for Drying and Airing of Moulds Ladles and such like, in Foundries Brass or Iron
Inventor: ELEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-02-25
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 4222. Eley, W. Feb. 25. Gas burners; burners, attaching.-An inverted burner c, Fig. 2, for drying moulds, foundry ladles, &c., consists of a hollow brass casting with three equidistant gas-orifices in its circumference formed by three saw-cuts c<1>, and a single orifice c<2> at its lower end to relight the main flame if extinguished by draughts. The burner is removably fitted to an inverted iron cover and a flexible supply pipe by a lock-nut and union. The cover is provided with a handle b, and with a hook h by which it is suspended when not in use.
Patent GB-190804807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ribbons and Tapes.
Inventor: FAWCETT HUGHES
Filed: 1908-03-03
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 4807. Fawcett, H. March 3. Trimmings. - R i b - bons or tapes made of threads laid side by side and passed through a size which when dry holds the threads together, have the threads bound by a tie thread wound round them from end to end in a spiral of very coarse p i t c h. The tie thread a is wound round the ribbon A as it passes to the size trough B, in such a way as not to interfere with the flatness of the ribbon A. This may be carried out by a flyer F through which the ribbon A passes, a spool G being mounted on the flyer carrying the thread a. The thread a passes along with the ribbon A through the size box B, and through the squeezing and crimping rollers C, D, E, and is thereby caused to adhere to both sides of the ribbon A and lie diagonally across both sides thereof, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190805241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Hinges or Joints, more particularly for use in connection with Weather Screens or Guards, and Hoods of Motor Cars, and Motor Boats.
Inventor: KENDRICK ALFRED LEONARD
Filed: 1908-03-09
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 5241. Kendrick, A. L. March 9. Pivot adjustments. - Relates to adjustable hinges more particularly for use with weatherscreens for motor-cars and motor-boats, but also for hoods for motor-cars, and other parts of road vehicles. A knuckle C fixed to one part has cut in it a central circular hole which forms a bearing for a boss D' formed on a knuckle D fixed to the other part. The components of the joint are held together by a plate D' and are locked in any position by key pieces E, which work in slots in the boss D<1> and engage notches F in the knuckle C. The pieces E are put into action by a bolt G and are disengaged by springs G<1> when the bolt is retracted. The springs G<1> may be dispensed with. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, a single key piece E<1> is used which is put into or out of action by a bolt G<1>. The actuating-knob H is retained in place by a cap G<3> and the components are locked in any position by the engagement of a peg H<1> on the neck of the knob with an incline H<2>. In a modification, shown in Fig. 6, the boss D' is placed eccentrically with respect to the knuckle C and gripped by key pieces E<2>, put into action by a bolt and withdrawn by a spring H<2>. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that one of the knuckles may be provided with a stop to limit its movement, and that the key pieces may be replaced by steel balls and plungers.
Patent GB-190807660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spur Gearing.
Inventor: ALQUIST KARL
Filed: 1908-04-07
Granted: 1909-04-07
Abstract: 7660. Alquist, K. April 7. Toothed gearing.-To deaden vibration &c., an internal or external spur, bevel, or like toothed wheel is built up from preferably separate or single cogs or teeth a having radially extended bases b, yieldingly supported in the direction of pressure by an elastic mounting made up of practically incompressible material, such as a large number of thin steel plates or stampings c compressed between the base extensions. In some cases, the cogs may be built up from layers, and in other cases may be milled out with their base extensions connected to a common ring or ring sections. The parts are clamped between a pair of side disks d having annular grooves with or without tapered ring sections f, so that the elements of the gear-wheel can be compressed more or less by means of screw bolts &c. n holding the disks d together. The holders or disks d may be keyed to the hub p, or connected thereto through springs s carried by an extension h cf the hub ; the latter arrangement allows of slight relative rotation of the disks d, enabling the teeth to come into perfect alinement with other toothed gears.
Patent GB-190808186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Manufacture of Gas.
Inventor: WELLINGTON STEPHEN NEWCOMBE
Filed: 1908-04-13
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 8186. Wellington, S. N., and Everest, A. S. April 13. Drawings to Specification. Gas manufacture, processes for; gas manufacture, materials for.-A process for obtaining a mixed gas consists in introducing steam into a current of gas evolved by heating calcareous material in a closed vessel, and subsequently passing the same through an externally heated vessel containing carbonaceous material, such as coal, peat, towns' refuse, coke breeze, coconut shells, plumbago, or refuse from coal-washing plant. Steam may also be injected into the lime retort, and the resulting mixed gases may be mixed with oil vapour in the superheater of a water-gas plant or other carburettor.
Patent GB-190808889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Match-box Holders.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-04-23
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 8889. Johnson, G. W., [Bright, H. de H.]. April 23. Match-box holders comprise a member 2, Fig. 1, hinged or detachably connected to a member 1. The box is placed on the member 2, as shown in Fig. 2, and swung into a vertical position, so that the projection 5 pierces the cover 10 and passes through the slot 8, and one or more projections 7 pierce the cover 10 and the drawer 11. A spring detent 9 engages the notch 6, and the parts 1, 2 are thus locked together until the box is destroyed. The parts 1, 2 may be made of wood, and a gravity detent may be used. The piercing-device may have lateral wings 18, Fig. 8.
Patent GB-190808906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Cooling and Humidifying Apparatus.
Inventor: KELLY JAMES
Filed: 1908-04-23
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 8906. Kelly, J. April 23. Spray -producers. - Air and water pass respectively through tubes c, b and through star - shaped filters contained i n cylinders e, d. The air passes into a tube g, and the water passes through a duct p controlled by a needle valve o<1>, and t h r o u g h an absorbent washer q and a vertical duct i to the pipe g, where it mixes with the air as a spray and is carried through a pipe y<1> to a vapour-distributor z. The apparatus is formed as a casting secured to the ceiling of a mill - room. The quantities of air and water are controlled by shut-off cocks mounted on stems s<1> which carry a sprocket-wheel t. The cocks are actuated by a chain passing over this wheel. The needle valve regulating the water supply has a threaded stem working in a tubular support, and is actuated by a chain and a sprocket-wheel w on the stem. The filters comprise body portions and strips j<1> on which wire gauze k is secured. They are screwed into the cylinders and may be removed by a hook engaging recesses m. The distributor z comprises a tubular plugged lower portion z' forming a receptacle for surplus water and having an enlarged cylindrical head provided with a bevel face z<4>, on which the spray falls, and a screwed collar z<5>, which engages the pipe y<1> and has an integral slotted flange z<6> made fast to the cylindrical head. Specification No. 11,302, A.U. 1907, is referred to.
Patent GB-190817113-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Washing Detinned Material or the like after or before Electrolysis
Filed: 1908-08-14
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 17,113. London Electron Works Co., and Kardos, E. Aug. 14. Removing metal by.-De-tinned scrap &c. contained in a preferably rectangular cage C, C' is washed in a vat b, before or after electrolysis. The edge of the vat b carries on roller bearings S an annular wheel or the like W, gearing with a pinion p and provided with stops S between which the cage C, C<1> is supported. When the washing has proceeded for some time, a tray V may be removed for cleaning, or the liquid may be fallowed to run into a settling-tank M by a pipe d. The sediment collects on one side of a partition K, the clear liquid being pumped up from the other side g by a pump f and returned to the tank b by a pipe e.
Patent GB-190817763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Hanging Pictures and the like.
Inventor: BELL FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1908-08-24
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 17,763. Bell, F. C. Aug. 24. Pictures &c., hanging on walls. - A picture rail or moulding A is provided with projections a' at the back so that a space is left between the moulding and the wall for the passage of the shank of a picture hook C, which is supported on a shoulder or rabbet a on the back of the moulding and is largely bidden.
Patent GB-190824440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cardboard, Paper and like Frames for Packing or Holding Cylindrical, Tubular and other like Bodies.
Filed: 1908-11-13
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 24,440. Zotos, Ltd., and Perl, A. H. F. Nov. 13. Paper &c. boxes; fittings, internal.-A cardboard, paper, or like frame for packing or holding cylindrical, tubular, &c. bodies is made from a single strip of material folded, as shown, into a channel shape and having rows of holes b along each side for the reception of the ends of the articles d to be held. The frame is inserted in a metal box, and, to facilitate its removal and that of the first capsule or so, one of the end flaps g is extended, as shown, and slits are made from the flap into the base of the frame.
Patent GB-190828349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Retorts.
Inventor: RINDOM AXEL JOACHIM PETER
Filed: 1908-12-29
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 28,349. Rindom, A. J. P. July 16, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Drawings to Specification. Gas retorts. - Gas retorts are formed with octagonal flanges to permit the retorts to be set close together. The retorts may be set with either the inclined or horizontal edges of the flanges in contact.