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Patent GB-190518997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Mariners' Compass.
Inventor: DOIGNON ABEL LOUIS
Filed: 1905-09-20
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 18,997. Doignon, A. L. Sept. 20. Compasses, magnetic. - A mariner's compass is provided with means for projecting an image of the part of the card to be read on to a groundglass screen. Two compasses g, h are shown mounted in gimbals in a lining-tube i in a tube a of the form shown. The compasses g, h are illuminated from below and above respectively by lamps n, m mounted on a screen. Above the lamp m is arranged a parabolic reflector. The upper compass can be read through a window c in the cover b. The lining-tube i terminates in a cone o resting on a partition p carrying a lens u, which, in conjunction with a mirror e on the hinged bottom d, projects an image, similar to Fig. 2, on to the ground-glass screen f. The lower compass card is mounted with its "North" corresponding with the South pole of its magnet, and thus the effect of the mirror causing the image to move in an opposite direction to the card is eliminated. The arrangement may be modified to project an image on to a screen arranged above the compass or on to a glass fixed in the wood. The lower compass consists of a lead-covered tube with glazed ends. Eight magnetic needles are used, held in place by silk threads connected to an aluminium ring and a central aluminium fork.
Patent GB-190526121-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Change Speed Gear for Motor Cars and like uses.
Inventor: JACKSON RALPH
Filed: 1905-12-15
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 26,121. Jackson, R. Dec. 15. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to epicyclic threespeed and reversing gearing for motor - cars &c., and consists in the particular arrangement for obtaining the third forward speed. A sun pinion 2 upon a shaft 1 drives, and a sun-pinion 5 upon a shaft 3 is driven. A sun-pinion 6 adapted for producing a reverse is connected by a sleeve 4 to a brake drum 23. Loose sleeves 7, 8 are provided with flanges coupled together by spindles 9, which form bearings for planet elements having rings of teeth 10, 11, 12 in mesh with the pinions 2, 5, 6 respectively. The ring 11 meshes also with an annulus 14 bolted to a loose casing 13, which may be slid into engagement with a friction cone 19 carried by the sleeve 7 to produce a solid high speed drive. The second speed is produced by applying a brake to a drum 21 on the sleeve 8. The third speed is effected by braking the casing 13, and the reverse. by braking the drum 23.
Patent GB-190526524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Geysers
Inventor: WHEELER HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1905-12-19
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 26,524. Wheeler, H. J. Dec. 19. Heating water.- Relates to a geyser of the open type. Within an outer casing, a central cone B, closed at its upper end is supported above a circular rim C, which is supported above a second cone D. The cone B is surmounted by a water-distributiog dome E, which is perforated at its outer edge to permit water to How into an annular cup G. The water, which enters the apparatus by a pipe located in the flue J and passes over the dome E, flows partly into the cup G and down the outside of the cone B, and partly down the outside of an outer wall B<1> which is joined to the rim C. The water collects in the space between the outer shell and the cone D and is drawn off through the outlet H. The products of combustion from a burner located in the hood D fill the cone B and then pass under the lower edge of the cone to the space between the wall B<1> and the cone, whence they escape by outlets I to the upper part of the external casing.
Patent GB-190605005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: KINGSBURY ALBERT
Filed: 1906-03-01
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 5005. Kingsbury, A. March 6,1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Clutches.-In a centrifugally-operated band friction clutch, the shaft 5, driven by an electric motor &c. 6, carries a plate 2 provided with a projection 19 which fits between the ends of the slotted band 3. An annular projection 15 on the band fits a groove 1 1 in the plate 2, and a spring 4, adjustable by means of a screw 18, keeps the parts normally disengaged. When the shaft 5 is rotated, the band is engaged by its own mass with the drum 31 on the pulley 1.
Patent GB-190605331-A (GB)
Title: A Mechanical Nautical Indicator.
Inventor: BATTLE ALBERT ERNEST
Filed: 1906-03-05
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 5331. Battle, A. E., and Noakes, H. W. March 5. Course indicators.-An indicator for determining the rule of the road at sea comprises two relatively movable numbers, one A, Fig. 2, marked as at A<1> to indicate vessels or their lights, and bearing directions for the steering of the observer's vessel, and the other B, Fig. 1, having apertures through which are viewed the vessel-indicating marks' or steering instructions respectively. In use, the card A is rotated till the desired mark A<1> comes beneath the corresponding aperture B<1>, when the steering instructions appear under the other apertures. The arrows C indicate the relevant instructions for different directions of the wind. The arrow C for denoting the direction of the wind may be set automatically by the wing, or manually.
Patent GB-190605832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: PARKYN WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-03-10
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 5832. Parkyn, W. J., Bradley, T., and Gresty, J. March 10. Water-tube boilers; headers.-Relates to improvements on the type of boiler described in Specification No. 16,154, A.D. 1904. The top headers 0 are placed with their axes at rightangles to the axis of the steam and water drum C and inclined from the horizontal so as to be comparatively free from water. The headers are connected on their top sides to the steam space of the drum, and on their undersides to the water space of the drum in such away that the end of each top header nearest the drum acts as a baffleplate to compel a preliminary separation of steam and water. Steam superheaters t may be fixed in widened spaces where baffles are situated or in the spaces between the tube clusters that act as feed-heaters and those that act as steam-generating sections ; or they may be placed on the front plate upon the fire-doors. The tubes of the superheaters may run vertically or horizontally. The arrangement of the parts may vary. Thus, Fig. 6 shows a modified system of circulation between the water space of the main drum and the bottom of the generator, the tubes m' being substituted for the tubes m, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190606118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Driving Gear for Cycles.
Inventor: BARTLETT ALFRED JAMES
Filed: 1906-03-13
Granted: 1907-03-13
Abstract: 6118. Bartlett, A. J. March 13. Drawings to Specification. Pulleys and driving-drums. - According to the Provisional Specification, an expanding gear pulley for a cycle is formed of a number of segmental pieces pivoted upon radius rods carried by a collar or runner which is adapted to be moved upon the axle. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 10,406, A.D. 1889, No. 28,759, A.D. 1896, No. 10,998, A.D. 1897, and No. 26,639, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Velocipedes].]
Patent GB-190607886-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Feeding Single Sheets from a Pile.
Filed: 1906-04-02
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 7886. Waite, F., and Waite & Saville. April 2. Feeding sheets. -Relates to sheet-feeding apparatus of the kind in which the front and rear edges of the top sheet ot the pile are curled upwards to facilitate separation by suction rollers or rockers. The pile of sheets 97 is supported between stops 77, 78, on a table 51, Figs. 1 and 4, carried by a screw 52, working through a nut 57, which has ratchet teeth on its periphery adapted to be engaged by a pawl 60 on a spring plunger 59, when the latter is moved forward by an arm 62 of a bellcrank 61 operated by a cam 63 on the main shaft 3. As the height of the pile decreases, a feelerarm 65 falls, and by means of a lever 66 inserts a stepped block 67 between the oscillating arm 62 and the plunger 59, thus operating the latter to raise the table. The nut 57 may also be rotated by means of chain gearing 69 and a hand-wheel 70. The front suction roller or rocker 6 is mounted in boxes 8, reciprocated on oscillating levers 9, by levers 21 and a cam on the shaft 3, and is provided with a pinion 11 which engages a rack 12 on the lever 9. The levers 9 are mounted on a shaft 10, rocked by means of a cam 13 on the shaft. 3, a runner 14, an arm 15 on a shaft 16, and a link 17. The rear suction roller or rocker 27 is carried by a radial arm 29, mounted on a rock-shaft, 30 in side standards 31, which are, secured by screws 33 to a table 32 carried by a rod. 49, which is reciprocated vertically by a cam 47 on' the main shaft, 3. The roller 27 is provided with a pinion 34, which gears with an inclined rack 35, on a bracket 36 loosely mounted on a fixed bar 37 but held stationary by a stud 38 on the standards 31. A presser-foot 41 on, a shaft 40, rocked by a cam 44 on the shaft 30, is lowered on to the pile after the removal of the top sheet, by the downward movement of the table 32. The suction rollers are coupled to two separate air cylinders 71, independently actuated by cams on the shaft 3. The rollers 6, 27 are flattened on their underside and provided with suction apertures, which may be closed by separate cocks, to accommodate sheets of different widths, while between the apertures recesses are formed to allow grippers to enter and take the sheet. In operation, the air is first exhausted from the rear roller or rocker, which, as the table 32 is lowered, bends back the rear edge of the top sheet, the foot 41 being simultaneously lowered on to the next sheet. Suction is then set up in the front rocker, which, as the boxes 8 are moved inwardly on the arms 9, bends back the front edge of the sheet. The arms 9 are then moved upwards, carrying the sheet clear of the pile, and the suction rocker 6 is. returned to its originalvertical position by a forward movement of the truck 8, straightening out the sheet. The sheet is then taken by reciprocating spring grippers, actuated by a crank-disk onthe shaft 3, which conveys it to the printing or other machine.
Patent GB-190610255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners.
Inventor: STAPLES JOHN CROSBY
Filed: 1906-05-02
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 10,255. Staples, J. C. May 2. Plug cocks; indicating amount of opening of valves and cocks.-The nipple of a convertible gas burner is provided with additional apertures a<2>, which are uncovered by a conical hit-and-miss sleeve B when using carburetted air. The sleeve B is held on the seating by a cup-shaped sleeve C on the nipple, and its apertures b<2> communicate through grooves d<2> in the nipple with the burner tube. Marks or letters on the outside of the sleeve B and the fixed part C indicate the relative positions of the apertures b<2>, a<2>.
Patent GB-190611098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Bearings.
Inventor: PETERSEN JOHN NICHOLAS
Filed: 1906-05-11
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 11,098. Petersen, J. N., and Pettit, W. F. May 11. Ball bearings.-In a ball bearing for axle-boxes of railway vehicles &c., a sleeve C, capable of sliding endways, is secured to the axle A by the key D, and its projecting end is engaged by a spring I, abutting against the wheel hub B. The balls E are retained in annular races C<1>, C<2> by rings J, and bear against cups F screwed into the axle-box G. The bottoms of the races C<1>, C<2> are inclined as shown, and the races are sufficiently broad to allow side play of the balls to prevent jamming. The dust-excluding and oil-retaining ring L of leather &c. is held by the metal washer N and nut O.
Patent GB-190613124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes especially intended for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1906-06-06
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 13,124. Johnson, J. Y., [Fabbrica Italiana di Automobili]. June 6. Brakes.-A brake for motor-vehicles &c. comprises jaws 3, 4 which are pivoted to the vehicle at 5, 6 respectively and are adapted to act upon a drum 2. Two lugs 7, 8 on each jaw carry pins 9, 10, which are forced apart by a spring 11 and can be brought nearer together, to apply the brake, by means of cams 12, 13 when the shaft 14 is rotated. The cam 13 is connected to the shaft by a pin-and-slot arrangement 19, and can be adjusted thereon by a pair of notched disks 22, 23 on a screw-threaded portion of the shaft.
Patent GB-190614488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-propelled Vehicles that are to Act as Tractors.
Inventor: FIELD BASIL KINGSFORD
Filed: 1906-06-25
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 14,488. Field, B. K. June 25. Motor road vehicles.-In composite vehicles in which the rear axle of a four -wheeled tractor carrying the motor supports the front end of a twowheeled trailer, two sets of springs are arranged resting on the axle, one set supporting the frame of the tractor and the other set supporting the front end of the trailer by means of the adjustable flexible device described in Specification No. 100, A.D. 1906. Figs. 1 and 2 show half-sectional plan and elevation of the arrangement. The rear axle consists of two bars spaced apart and connected at the ends by brackets b carrying the wheel spindles c. The brackets b also carry castings comprising seatings for the springs and horn plates forming guides for horn blocks k secured to the tractor frames i and supported by the springs g. Springs h support a transverse beam m carrying the front end of the tractor through the jointed and adjustable devices described in the abovementioned Specification. The ends of the beam m are guided in horn plates carried by the horn blocks k.
Patent GB-190620464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Control of Electric Motors.
Filed: 1906-09-14
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 20,464. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Sept. 14. Motor control systems ; switches. -In controlling motors driving varying loads; such as mine-hoists and rolling-mills, the motor is fitted with a fly-wheel or other reservoir of energy, and automatic means is provided, dependent upon increase of load, for putting resistance in the motor circuit. The invention is shown in Fig. 1 as applied to an induction motor A, but, is applicable also to motors of other types. The motor A is supplied from three-phase mains a. For starting, a hand-controller E is used to cut-out resistances D<1>, D<2>, D<3> progressively from the secondary circuit leading to slip-rings C, the cutting-out being performed by sets of coils F<1> ... F<10>, F<13>, which actuate separate'switches. To provide for the automatic control, the return wires from the coils F<10>, F<13> and the corresponding coils of the other sets pass through switches adapted to be opened by coils G<1>, G<2> in the event of the load increasing sufficiently. The coil G<2> is designed to act before the coil G<1>. Further coils may be added to control a greater number of the switch coils F<1> ... F<10>, F<13>. When the coils G', G<2> open their switches, some of the starting- resistance is reinserted in the secondary circuit, and the fly-wheel B gives up some of its surplus energy. To prevent the automatic switches from reclosing immediately, consequent upon the diminished secondary current, dash-pots g<1>, g<2> are added. In a: modified from, the automatic switch coils G<1>, G<2> are in the secondary circuit of a small auxiliary motor coupled to the main motor, the primaries of the two being in parallel, and the dash-pots are not used.
Patent GB-190622944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Contact Breaking Appliances used in Electric Ignition Apparatus of Internal Combustion Motors.
Filed: 1906-10-17
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 22,944. Austin Motor Co., and Austin, H. Oct 17. Switches. - The contacts of a mechanical interrupter for electric ignition systems are placed between two rings of insulating- material, while the arms carrying these rings are mounted upon a universal joint. Contacts B provided with rabbets b are held between rings B<1> of insulating-material having fillets b<2>, b<3>, which engage with the rabbets b, the space between the contacts B being left open. The inner ring B<1> is attached to arms D<1> by screws, the arms D<1> radiating from a central boss D provided with a spherical surface d<2>, which forms a universal joint with a cup f. The two surfaces d<2>, f are held together by springs f placed between the contacts B and a collar f of insulating-material. The connexion between a revolving brush A<1> and its wire is made through a pivoted spring arm G provided with a conical piece g engaging with a recess in the spindle A. When it is required tc remove the spindle A, the contact g may be sprung back and swung around. Wires for the contacts B are connected to the bolts C or pins f<3> through the springs f<1>. A modification is shown in Fig. 9, in which the shaft A is mounted in a sleeve M pivoted in a bracket N, the spindle n of which passes loosely through the dash-board E, thus forming a universal joint.
Patent GB-190627806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Presses for Plastic Materials
Inventor: THOM THOMAS MATHIESON
Filed: 1906-12-06
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 27,806. Thom, T. M. Dec. 6. Moulding - presses. - In compressing plastic material, the removal of air and moisture through perforated plungers or moulds is effected by suction. Fig. 1 shows a pluuger b provided with a perforated bottom f, the holes in which communicate with annular passages e, which in turn communicate with passages c connected to a suction pump &c., by means of a pipe d. The mould a is unperforated, and the bottom may be removable.
Patent GB-190703678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saws.
Filed: 1907-02-14
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 3678. Eadon & Sons, M., and Barker, J. H. Feb. 14. Drawings to Specification. Saws.-The cutting-edges of the teeth of saws are made of high-speed steel brazed into recesses cut in the 'front edges of the ordinary flyed out teeth of a blank of ductile steel.
Patent GB-190705106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1907-03-02
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 5106. Barter, J. J., and "Light" Motors, Ltd. March 2. Switches.-Relates to rotary interrupters for ignition systems. The crank-shaft a drives through gearing a<1>, a<2> the half-speed shaft c, on which is fitted a disk d which rubs against pins d' embedded in insulation e. This insulation protrudes from the cover g and carries a toothed wheel e', which is spring-pressed to keep the pins d<1> and disk d in contact. The pins d' are electrically connected to the stud e<2>, to which wires e<3> are attached. Gearing with the wheel e<1> is a rack h fitted at one end with a returning-spring h<2> and at the other with a wire or cord. By moving the rack, the ignition may be timed. The rack may be operated by levers.
Patent GB-190706145-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clamp-collar for Shafting
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1907-03-14
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 6145. Willis, P. R. J., [Murchie, S. T.]. March 14. Mounting and securing collars on shafts.-A twopart clamp collar for a shaft consists of a part 6, Fig. 3, having a lateral flange 7 which carries two raised bosses 8, 9, Fig. 2, with grooves 10, Fig. 3, at their bases, and a cam-ring 13, Figs. 1, 2, and 5, with internal lips 14, 15 and internal cam surfaces x, y. The part 6 has a cut 11 so that, when the cam-ring is rotated, the surfaces x, y clamp the flange 7 securely on the shaft. The collar 6 may be divided along one side and hinged, or the cam-ring may be made in sections with hinge knuckles held by pins.
Patent GB-190718424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lighting Incandescent Gas Burners or Lamps.
Inventor: LEWIS JOHN
Filed: 1908-03-16
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 18,424. Lewis, J. March 16, 1908. Lighting and extinguishing gas.-The pilot-burner valve and the main valve of a street or other lamp are completely opened successively by the insertion of a lamp-lighter's torch, and the pilot-burner valve automatically closes when the torch is withdrawn. In one form, the ball valve d, Fig. 2, of the climbing-jet pilot burner n is opened by the torch acting through a lever g, a rotating spindle i, a lever l, and a weighted rod m, and the doublearmed lever c on the main gas cock is also operated by the torch. In a second form, one arm s<1> of a lever s, Fig. 3, forms a lid of the casing o into which the torch is inserted, and the other arm acts on the stem u of the pilot-jet valve and on the main cock lever. In a modification, the arm s<1> has a weighted part arranged in a casing with a closed upper end, and the other arm is connected by a link to the stem u which is provided with a protecting-cap.
Patent GB-190719949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Distributing Sewage and other Liquids.
Inventor: BURN ROBERT GEORGE LAING
Filed: 1907-09-06
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 19,949. Burn, R. G. L., Burn, J. D., Burn, L. A., and Brown, C. R. B. Sept. 6. Spray-producers and spreaders.-Rotary sprinklers of the radial-arm type are provided with means for automatically regulating the outflow from the orifices in the arms, and for preventing these from being clogged. Fig. 1 shows a sprinkler having the arms f connected to the annular tank h, all of which are hung from a plate k. Liquid flows from the pipe b through orifices m into the tank, a lip o preventing any from falling between the tank and pipe b. The annular float y is connected to the shafts s, and carry levers r supporting projeciions q shown in Fig. 3. These projections pass into the orifices g to control the flow from them according to the head of liquid in the tank h. The projections may have inclined faces z arranged behind them, as shown in Fig. 4, to divide the liquid into two streams. Wind cones may be mounted on the arms.
Patent GB-190727034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps
Inventor: DAVY WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1907-12-06
Granted: 1908-12-07
Abstract: 27,034. Davy, W. J. Dec. 6. Switches.-A vessel s, containing mercury and provided with two leading-in wires at one end, is carried by a rocking lever s<1> mounted over, and actuated by, an electro-magnet. The switch serves to connect and disconnect a shunt coil in an arc lamp.
Patent GB-190808683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Moulding Baths, Cisterns and similar Articles.
Inventor: DOULTON HENRY LEWIS
Filed: 1908-04-21
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 8683. Doulton, H. L., and Dennison, W. April 21. Moulding.-In moulding baths, cisterns and similar articles, the lip or flange is rammed by means of a separate compression plate. The interior or core portion of the mould is rammed up and strickled off to the dotted line, Fig. 1; a skeleton box-part A is next applied, filled and strickled off without ramming, and then removed, after which a compression plate B, Fig. 3, is applied either by a ram or by tapping-down by means of projections b<3>. In a modification, the compression plate is arranged to be applied without removing the boxpart A, and is clamped to it after ramming. The method is stated to be applicable to moulds wherein loose patterns are employed, or to moulds as described in Specification No. 28,716, A.D. 1903.