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Patent GB-190618731-A (GB)
Title: A Distribution or Starting Lever Controlling Device for Hoisting and like Engines.
Inventor: NOTBOHM CARL
Filed: 1906-08-21
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 18,731. Notbohm, C., and Eigemann, H. Aug. 21. Stop-gear.-Relates to means for automatically controlling the starting-lever of a hoisting or like engine in which a nut travelling on a screw is adapted to return the starting-lever to its central position at the limit of the wind, and consists essentially in providing the nut with one or more sliding transverse bolts. Figs. 1 and 2 show the device in elevation and in plan, respectively. The screwed spindle b is rotated from the drum shaft and carries a nut c which is prevented from rotating by guide-rods x. The nut has three transverse bolts d, e, f, the two upper bolts d, e being adapted for engagement with tappets n, t on the rod r, which is connected by links to the starting-lever g. The lower bolt f is adapted to engage tappets on rods p which are conrected to the throttle valve. When the cage is rising, the nut travels in the direction of the arrow, and the bolt f first strikes the tappet and closes the hrottle valve h. Immediately after, a bevelled slide k strikes an end stop m and slides the bolt f transversely so as to leave 'the throttle valve free again. The upper bolt e then strikes the tappet n and places the starting-lever in the central position. The bolts d, e are then moved transversely in opposite directions by the longitudinal slide i engaging an end stop. The starting-lever is thus freed, but, if it is moved in the direction for continuing hoisting, the bolt d strikes the tappet n and again brings the starting-lever to the central position, from which it can only be moved in the opposite direction, i.e. to reverse the engines. The cross-bolts d, e, f are provided with rollers y for engagement with the bevel surfaces of the longitudinal slides i, k. In the reverse movement, the operation of the bolts d, e is interchanged, while the bolt f engages with a rod on the opposite side of the nut.
Patent GB-190620391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Proving Preserving Cans and other Vessels to be Air-tight or otherwise.
Inventor: WALLER WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-09-13
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 20,391. Waller, W. Sept. 13. Exhausting.-In apparatus for testing the airtightness of cans and other vessels, such as is described in Specification No. 21,068, A.D. 1902, a release valve is fitted to facilitate removal of the vessel. The valve p is fitted to the tube n connected to the exhausting-pipe c and is operated by depressing a spring plunger r attached to the lever q supporting the valve. The latter is closed by the spring s or by a weight or by the rush of air on again establishing a vacuum.
Patent GB-190621854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Cylinders and Pistons of Engines, Pumps and the like.
Inventor: NOBLE THOMAS
Filed: 1906-10-03
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 21,854. Noble, T. Oct. 3. Cylinders; pistons.-To provide increased piston area at the points of decreased pressure, the cylinders are made of variable cross-section and are provided with cup-leather or yielding pistons. The cylinders and pistons, Fig. 1, are of circular crosssection at the ends of the cylinder and of elliptical or other shape at the centre. The piston, Fig. 2, is provided with a cup-leather and strings A or pieces of perforated leather which tend to keep the cupleather in shape and reduce the friction. The piston and cylinder may be of circular, square, or rectangular cross,section. In the piston, Fig. 3, the hinged plates B are provided with hinged struts C connected to the rod. The cylinders may be single or double acting, and have inclined or curved sides.
Patent GB-190623411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Indicating the Depth of Liquid in a Vessel.
Inventor: MURPHY LEONARD
Filed: 1906-10-22
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 23,411. Murphy, L. Oct. 22. Liquid levels, indicating.-Relates to apparatus of the class in which air or gas is forced into a gauge or gauge reservoir until the pressure on the indicating-liquid is equal to that due to the depth of liquid in the vessel to be gauged. According to the present invention, the pipe F, Fig. 1, through which the air is supplied, is continued below the level of the liquid in the gauge reservoir D, thereby sealing the apparatus against leakage of air. The vessel to be gauged is shown at A and the gauge at E. For vessels under pressure, the pipe F is connected above with the pipe B', Fig. 4, which leads from the top of the vessel A to the gauge E, a valve being fitted at H above the compressor G. Apparatus suitable for transparent liquids is shown in Fig. 5. In some cases, the depth may be gauged by the actual displacement of the surface in the vessel D or the tube E. This arrangement is shown in Fig. 6, the lower part of the outer tube D being reduced in transverse dimensions. Fig. 8 shows a further modification, in which the pipe F dips into a separate closed vessel K containing a non-volatile liquid, such as mercury. The exhaust gases of an internal-combustion engine may be used while still under pressure for operating the indicator.
Patent GB-190623614-A (GB)
Title: An Improved "Duck-bill" Guard for Loose-reed Looms
Inventor: YATES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-24
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 23,614. Yates, W., and Vernon, J. W. Oct. 24. Loom guards ; loose - reed motions. -In loose-reed looms, the heater f is surrounded by a guard a formed of wire or other material, in order to prevent the fingers of the operative from being caught between the duckbill and the heater. The guard may be secured adjustably by a set-screw to a bracket b, which may be secured adjustably to the back of the heater by a set-screw e, or to the heater upright c by the ordinary bolt d, the set-screws and the bolt passing through slots in the bracket. The bracket b may be dispensed with, and the end of the wire of the guard may be formed into a loop, which is secured to the upright c. Pieces of tin or the like may be soldered to the bottom or sides of the guard, to prevent oil from the surface of the heater from being splashed on to the cloth.
Patent GB-190624236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Metallic Incandescing Bodies for Electric Lamps.
Filed: 1906-10-30
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 24,236. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges.]. Oct. 30. Incandescent lamps.-In the manufacture of metallic incandescence bodies, water gas is employed as a protecting or reducing medium in which the bodies are heated. The gas should be freed from carbon dioxide. The bodies to be heated may consist of tungsten, tungsten oxides, or molybdenum.
Patent GB-190626978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pictorial Postcards and the like.
Inventor: SMITH HAROLD ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-11-27
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 26,978. Smith, H. A. Nov. 27. Albums.-A post card c, having an address space and a communication space b on the same side, is provided with an envelope a; Fig. 1. on the letter space to contain a letter-sheet d. Various modifications are described, in some of which a booklet g, Fig. 9, containing pictures or advertisements is attached within the envelope.
Patent GB-190627311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Economisers or Feed Water Heaters
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1906-11-30
Granted: 1907-11-30
Abstract: 27,311. Thompson, W. P., [Young, E. B.]. Nov. 30. Feed-water, heating.-In order to prevent the hardening of the flue dust or soot upon the tubes of economizers consequent upon the condensation of moisture thereon, a pump, inserted between the feed-pump and the economizer, withdraws water from the latter and mixes it with the entering water so as to raise the temperature within the tubes.
Patent GB-190628842-A (GB)
Title: Improved Radiator Tubes applicable to Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: FOY FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-12-18
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 28,842. Foy, F. Dec. 18. Metal tubes.-Relates to a method of forming corrugated rectangular tubes applicable to radiators for motor road vehicles. A sheet-metal plate A is inserted between the folded edges of a second plate B, the space between the plates being occupied by a fusible or soluble core. The edges B are again folded, forming the joints shown in Fig. 3. The plate is then corrugated, the rolls or dies at the same time crushing or caulking the joints. The core is afterwards melted or dissolved out.
Patent GB-190629350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spargers or Sprinklers.
Inventor: ROBINSON PHILIP
Filed: 1906-12-24
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 29,350. Robinson, P., [trading as Morton & Co., R.]. Dec. 24. Spray - producers and spreaders. - Relates to spargers or sprinklers for mash-tubs and hop backs, of the rotary perforated - arm type. The arms C, D, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, are placed tangentially to the main body of the apparatus so that the water which issues laterally from the arms falls immediately beneath the sprinklers, as shown in Fig. 2. The orifices leading to these arms are made of restricted area. The liquid is fed by the pipe A to the body B from which it passes to the arms C, D through the restricted ports 9, 10, 11 at such a speed that the pressure and consequently the leakage at the joint 7 is reduced. The area of the said holes is so proportioned to the discharge from the sparge arms that the liquid by its centrifugal force fills the portions of the central body B near its periphery to a greater extent than near the holes. Fig. 3 shows another form of the apparatus in which the stirring-rod E passes through the centre, and the liquid is fed to the annular space 24. The parts may be made in halves bolted together to facilitate fitting around the rod E. The body B bears against the part 25 at the joint 29, and against the part A' at the joint 32.
Patent GB-190702180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telemotor Apparatus.
Inventor: GIBBONS WILLIAM GREGORY
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 2180. Gibbons, W. G. Jan. 29. Signals, hydraulic.- In telemotor apparatus for operating signalling &c. machinery from a distance and of the type in which a spring or springs co-axial with the cylinder are used for returning the various parts to the mid or other predetermined position, the spring is guided throughout practically its whole length. A single spring A, Fig. 2, is arranged co-axially with the telemotor cylinder B, and is guided by a hollow cylinder C<2> which is carried by a rod C, which in turn is connected to the piston-rod C' of the cylinder B. The rod C, which may be hollow and enlarged to form the spring guide, carries the cross-heads D, D<1> upon which the spring bears. The collar E<1>, having arms E<2>, provides means for connecting the telemotor to the apparatus that it controls. Four rods G carried by the cylinder act conjointly with the cylinder C<2> as guides for the spring, and are supported by the bracket H. The rods G may be connected to the piston and the rod C to the cylinder, or, instead of the piston moving in the cylinder, the cylinder may move on the piston. The guide C' may be transformed into the receiving-cylinder by placing a piston on the rod C, and fitting the ends of the cylinder with pipe connexions and connecting the cylinder with the rods G. In this case, the spring will surround the cylinder. Two or more co-axial springs may be employed. As shown in Fig. 3, the piston-rod C' is attached to a hollow cylindrical guide-rod C, to which is connected a thimble carrying a link E<3> for operating whatever the apparatus controlled. A hollow lantern-like part connected to the moving part of the apparatus may be carried within the spring and within the lantern may be fitted a rod connected to the fixed part and operating on the springs by cross-heads passing through the lantern, thus dispensing with the guide-rods.
Patent GB-190711562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Milling
Inventor: ROBINSON CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1907-05-17
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 11,562. Robinson, C. J., and Backhouse, J. May 17. Drawings to Specification. Roller mills.-The fast roll of a pair of break rolls is driven at least five times as fast as the slow roll, and so that the sharp edges of the flutes on the rolls do not pass the centre line synchronously. The grain is stated to be crushed or opened out so that the bran is drawn out into large flakes, scarcely any cutting action taking place. The slow roll has not less than eighteen flutes to the inch, and the fast roll not more than five to the inch, the sharp edges of the flutes on each roll being directed upwards where the rolls approach each other.
Patent GB-190712070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sand Papering Machines.
Inventor: PERRY JAMES LYMAN
Filed: 1907-05-24
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 12,070. Perry, J. L. Sept. 24,1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Sand-papering.- Relates to the sandpapering- machine described in Specification No. 14,954, A.D. 1900. The sand-papering drums are each mounted in bearings 63, Fig. 1, on pairs of levers 62, pivoted to the frame at 61 and joined by a shaft 66 having eccentrics resting on sliding blocks on the frame. To raise or lower the drums, worms attached to handwheels 70 rotate worm - wheels on the shaft 66. Pointers 71 and indicators 72 may be used to determine the depth of cut. The endless carrier consists of lags 32, joined by links 31, and pins 369 fitting in holes 39, Fig. 6, in the links, and in holes 36, Fig. 5, in lugs 33 on the lags. Each pin 369 may be made to fit in one flattened hole in a link, as shown in Fig. 6, to avoid wear. Lubricating-material in recesses 37, Fig. 5, lubricates the bearings between the pins and the lugs. The carrier runs on sprocket-wheels 24, 23 over ways 26 slotted at 47 so that they may be lubricated by brushes 46 dipping in an oil trough 43 and rotated by hand. The shafts carrying sprocketwheels 23, 24 are mounted on a supporting-table provided at each corner with boxes 83, Fig. 1, supported by springs 84 pressing against a collar 82 screwing on to a screw-shaft 80 by which the table is adjusted. The shafts 80 may be rotated altogether, by any suitable means, and the corners of the table may be raised or lowered separately by means of screws 87 screwing into flanges 88 in each box. The flange 88 or collar 82 may be provided with one or more extra sets of holes for the screws 87, and the table may be adjusted by rotating the collar 82. The lags of the carrier are covered with rubber cushions 38 cleaned by a brush 57 on the shaft 56 which is made adjustable to the position of the carrier by mounting on links 530 on a shaft 53 mounted on links 151 on the shaft 15 from which the brush is driven by the gearing shown. The carrier shaft 22 is connected to the shaft 15 and driven by links and gearing shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190715218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Machinery Driven by the Flow of Tides, Rivers and the like.
Inventor: SEABRA JOSE HENRIQUES
Filed: 1907-07-02
Granted: 1908-10-02
Abstract: 15,218. Seabra, J. H. July 2. Turbines.-A water-wheel is formed of a number of paddles h pivoted to two side plates mounted on the shaft. The bearings for the paddle spindles are adjustable radially, and the spindles g all carry at their ends sprocket-wheels i by means of which and chains the paddles h are interconnected. This gear, together with the weight of the paddles, keeps the paddles in a vertical position. The arms e carrying the bearing f for the paddle spindles work in the arms d of the plates c, and are adjusted by the screws l, as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190717645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Dust Preventing Devices for Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: INGLEBY JOHN CONRAD BEDFORD
Filed: 1907-08-02
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 17,645. Ingleby, J. C. S. Aug. 2. Motor road vehicles.-To prevent the raising of dust, a shield is provided conforming in shape with the general contour of the under surface of the car, as described in Specifications No. 13,891, A.D. 1906, and No. 13,493, A.D. 1907. The shield is perforated, louvered, provided with slits of any suitable shape, or constructed of gauze or open fabric along the whole or some part of its length. By this arrangement, eddies and air-currents are choked or prevented, and a layer of still air is caused to exist between the car and the road. To the side frame a are fastened the skeleton bars c carrying the perforated sheet b.
Patent GB-190718239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tyres for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: HARRISON WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-08-12
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 18,239. Harrison, W. Aug. 12. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Tyres, pneumatic &c. -Relates to elastic tyres of the type having raised treads protected against side- . slip and puncture by sectional metal plates arranged in the plane of the wheel. The tread is formed internally with the other part of the tyre, and the plates c are arranged at the side of, or in some cases within, the tread, and are secured by transverse pins d. The plates have shoulders e bearing against ledges f on the cover. The plates may be arranged in a staggered relation or they may be close together and break joint. The ends of the plates may be turned inwards and may extend right across the tread, or the plates may be of Z-shape.
Patent GB-190718248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Feed Regulators for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: JEFFRIES WILLIAM JACKSON
Filed: 1907-08-12
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 18,248. Jeffries, W. J. Aug. 12. Injectors; regulating or controlling action of.- The steam and water valves 28, 29, Fig. 1, of an injector for feeding steam boilers are controlled automatically by the rod 17 of a piston 16 contained in a cylinder 13. The cylinder is provided with a double three-way distributing-valve 12, which is operated from the rod 17 by a link 20. Steam is supplied to the valve 12 through one or the other of two pipes 4, 5, according to the position of the float-operated valve 6, Fig. 3. By opening the valves 33, 34 and closing the valve 35, the injector can be worked by hand instead of automatically.
Patent GB-190718742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamps.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1907-08-20
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 18,742. Heys, W. G., [Scott Electrical Co.]. Aug. 20. Arc lamps. - A flame-arc lamp with inclined carbons is provided with devices for deflecting and steadying the arc, with a stop for one electrode, and with electro-magnetic arc-striking gear. The stop consists of a button 6 made of an alloy of zinc and aluminium in equal or other proportions, the alloy being stated to have a higher melting-point than either metal. The button is pivoted on a stud 5 attached to a tray 3, which is made of diamagnetic material, such as bismuth, antimony, or thallium. to concentrate the field produced by the current in the electrodes and in the arc. This effect is increased by curved iron cheeks 21, so that the arc is deflected downwards and spread out in its lower portions. On the holder of one electrode 2 is a slightly-curved bar perforated at one end to slide on an inclined guide-rod, and forked to embrace the holder of the other electrode 1 and a second guide-rod. The electrode 2 passes through a plate 9 having an upstanding portion 8 which forms the armature of an electro-magnet 17. The plate is supported by lugs 11 attached to a shaft which is bent outwards to carry a counterweight 16. The unsymmetrical draught through the slot 4 in which the electrode 2 moves is compensated for by holes in the tray in front of and behind the stud 5. The stray field of the electro-magnet 17 counteracts the repulsion of the arc by the cool stop.
Patent GB-190719490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Process and Apparatus for Attaching the End of a Reserve Roll of Paper to a Rapidly Advancing Web of Paper being Fed into a Printing Press or other Paper Working Device.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1907-08-30
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 19,490. Howorth, F. W., [Union Bag and Paper Co.]. Aug. 30. Feeding-apparatus for webs; cutting-apparatus. -For attaching a new roll of paper to the end of a roll used in a printing-press or other apparatus, the new roll E<2>. Fig. 6, is provided with an outer end which is attached lightly to the body of the roll by paste E3, and paste E' is applied to the roll or, by suitable mechanism, to the expiring part of the old web. In the preferred form of apparatus, the roll E<2> is then driven by a friction roll H3, Fig. 2, which rotates at a speed equal to the linear velocity of the web which is unwound from the old roll E ; when the roll E<2> is rotating at the same speed as the old web, the web is pressed into contact with the paste E' on the roll E<2>, and simultaneously as the two webs are joined and the adhesion of the outer end of the new roll along the parts E<3> is overcome, the old roll is severed from its web by means of a spring-actuated knife J, which is automatically released from a catch. The roll E<2> is mounted on a shaft C which is supported in bearings D provided with half-nuts D' by means of which the bearings may be moved by two screw shafts B geared together and operated by a crankhandle B<5>. The friction roll H<3> is mounted in two movable journal boxes H<7> on arms H, which normally rest by gravity in a position that renders the roll H<3> inoperative. When a roll is to be changed, the arms H are moved by a handle H' to bring the roll H3 into contact with the roll E<2>, and simultaneously spring-controlled arms I rise to the position shown in Fig 2, and a trip-lever I<3> mounted in the arms I is brought into the path of an adjustable arm C<3> on the shaft C, and of a depending arm J<5> on a spring-controlled shaft J', on which an arm J<1> carrying a knife J is also mounted. The knife J is normally held by a catch K, from which it is released manually or automatically by an arm L<7> on a spring-controlled shaft L provided with a depending arm L3 in which is mounted a roller L<5>, which forces the web E into contact with the roll E' when its operating-handle L' is rotated. The knife J effects the cutting-off of the web E when the arm C<3> acts on the trip-lever I<3>, and the knife J preferably co-operates with a serrated blade I<7> on the arm I ; stops I<8> on the arm arrest the motion of the knife. The roll H3 is preferably kept in operation until the junction between the two rolls of paper passes into the rolls which feed the web to the printing-press &c. The roll E' is then moved to occupy the position originally occupied by the roll E. The roll H<3> may be made narrow so as to allow wide portions of paste E<4> to be applied to the roll E<2>.
Patent GB-190720845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Let-off Motions for Looms.
Inventor: SARDINHA MANOEL PASSOS
Filed: 1907-09-19
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 20,845. Sardinha, M. P. Sept. 19. Brakes.-In a loom let-off motion, the shaft B carrying the roller A has trunnions 1 working in sockets 2 in bearings C, which carry brake wheels G and arms F connected to plates by knobs 3. A contact-cylinder a, carried by a bar c, is pressed up against the roller A by means of the weight t, so that, as the diameter of the roller decreases, a rack c<1>, formed on the bar e, acts through the pinions f, h and racks i, i<1> to move the weights k, k' nearer the fulcra of the levers m, so as to relieve the pressure of the blocks H on the brake wheels G and thus keep the warp tension constant. The levers m have arms m<1> with balance weights 6, and are connected by adjustable rods o with levers bearing on the brake blocks.