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Patent GB-190614841-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Explosion Engine or Turbine
Inventor: WARDALE ALBERT EDWIN
Filed: 1906-06-30
Granted: 1907-06-29
Abstract: 14,841. Wardale, A. E. June 30. Impact-wheels.-A series of combustion chambers are arranged round the periphery of an impactwheel, various valves connected with the supply arrangements being actuated by a cam-disk mounted upon the turbine shaft. The combustion chambers c, Figs. 1, 2, and 5, communicate with the wheel by way of ports controlled by valves h'. A chamber m, Figs. 2 and 5, communicate with each combustion chamber c. Between the chambers c, m is a valve f, normally kept closed by a spring f and periodically opened by the engagement of projections n' on the cam-disk n with the valve stem. A spring- controlled valve l regulates the supply of explosive mixture through the port s, Fig. 5. A second valve l<2>, controlling the admission of atmospheric air through the port l<3>, is slidably mounted upon the spindle of the valve l, and closes the port l<3> whenever the pressure in the chamber m exceeds atmospheric pressure. The operation of the turbine is as follows :- The explosive mixture entering the port s under pressure raises the valve l, enters the chamber m thereby closing the valve l<2>, and is periodically admitted to the chamber c, where it is exploded by an ignition device situated at o, Fig. 2. The force of the explosion opens the valve h<1>, and the gases act on the turbine buckets and are subsequently exhausted into ports e. The valve h' is mounted upon a spindle carrying an external spring-controlled arm h<2>, Fig. 6. In the event of the force generated by the explosion not being sufficient to open the valve, mechanical means is provided for ensuring this action. One end of a double-armed lever h<4>, Fig. 6, bears against the arm h<2> attached to the valve spindle ; the other end of the lever is periodically engaged by projections on a flange arranged on the inner side of the cam-disk n, Fig. 2. In Fig. 6, the valve is shown closed ; when opened the levers take up the position shown in dotted lines. The pressure of the valve spring may be varied by the rotation of a ring k, Figs. 5 and 6, which carries oblique projections k' engaging the spring. These projections k<1> also engage collars l<4> on the spindle of the valve l, so that when a maximum power is required the valve l can be permanently held open. By a suitable arrangement of valves, one or more of the supply ports s can be closed, and when the pressure in the chamber m falls the valve l<2> opens and atmospheric air passes into the turbine. A double oscillating sector valve may be used in place of the valve h<1>, and the explosion chambers may be arranged at the side instead of the periphery of the wheel.
Patent GB-190616611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dust-laying Compositions.
Inventor: WOOF THOMAS
Filed: 1906-07-23
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 16,611. Woof, T., and Murphy, T. July 23. Asphalt paving ; paving-materials.-A composi- tion for mixing with road-making material com- prises a mixture of tar and oil, such as creosote, petroleum, green oil, or shale oil, the mixture being rendered soluble by boiling with soap and soda. Bitumen, size or other gelatinous substance, shellac, glue, or the like may be added for binding and making elastic. The composition may also contain solution of magnesium chloride and calcium, chlo- ride, glycerine, chalk, a hygroscopic substance, and a disinfectant ; and for binding effect, alum, flour, cement, and ammonia.
Patent GB-190624689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Carbon Holders for Microphones.
Inventor: HJORTH WALTER AXEL WILHELM EMA
Filed: 1906-11-03
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 24,689. Hjorth, W. A. W. E. Nov. 3. Telephones.-In a granulated carbon microphone, the carbon cell 2 is held between trifurcated supports 3, 6, so that when the flanges 4 of one support are adjusted by a screw 7 in a lug 8, the other support, being of a springy nature, accompanies it in its adjustment relatively to the microphone diaphragm.
Patent GB-190627218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads, Cots, Couches, Seats and the like.
Inventor: MARRINER CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-11-30
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 27,218. Marriner, C. F., and Hodgetts, R. G. Nov. 30. Bedsteads; mattresses.-Relates to means for connecting the frames of wire mattresses to the frames of bedsteads, cots, couches, seats, &c., and to means for tensioning the same. The mattress a is connected at one end to a cylindrical bar b and at the other to an angle-bar c. The downwardly-extending flange of the angle-bar c engages between two short lengths of angle-bars e. e<1> which are cast in the block d' on the end of the side bar d, the inner length e' being slightly shorter than the other. The bar b is mounted between a pair of cranked arms g pivoted at g' on the side bars of the bedstead. The position of the arm g, and thereby the tension of the mattress, is adjusted by screws h passing through screwed eyes g<3> on the arms g and swivelling eyes i on a bracket secured to the side bar, and operated by a handle h<2>. According to the Provisional Specification, the rigid stay or support for the angle-bar at the foot end of the mattress may be used with tensioning-arrangements other than that described.
Patent GB-190627487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pressing or Stamping Machines.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER BERNHARD FREIHERR VO
Filed: 1906-12-03
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 27,487. Schneider, Bernhard, Freiherr von. Dec. 3. Embossing and stamping.-In a machine for stamping, a number of dies f, d, d<1>, d<2>, e are arranged one above the other. The upper surface of one die is arranged to coact with the lower surface of the one above it. The dies are provided with lugs passing round rods g, and when freed are held apart by springs k.
Patent GB-190700483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing Side-slipping or Skidding of Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BOLTON ALFRED REGINALD SEYMOUR
Filed: 1907-01-08
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 483. Bolton, A. R. S. Jan. 8. Sanding tracks.-To prevent side-slip or skidding in motor road vehicles, sand or gravel is distributed on to the road in front of each wheel from a sand box, which is controlled by the driver and fixed on the top of the vehicle, so that the sand may be effectively spread by the fall. Fig. 1 shows a motor-omnibus having a box b, from which sand or gravel may pass down pipes c, placed at both sides of the vehicle, to nozzles d in front of each wheel, the flow of sand being controlled by suitable shutters or valves operated by a handle h.
Patent GB-190701157-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Preparing Glass or other Plates and applying thereto Photographic-prints in the Process of Finishing.
Inventor: NEVE CHARLES RUBIE
Filed: 1907-01-16
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 1157. Neve, C. R. Jan. 16. Drawings to Specification. Finishing; squeegeeing.-Glass plates are automatically waxed and polished on both sides preparatory to the application of wet prints thereto, which are then glazed by squeegeeing. A number of pairs of rollers are mounted on a frame, the upper member of each pair being capable of rising against the action of springs. The plate is waxed by the first pair, which are covered with swansdown &c. and fed internally from a tank containing a spirituous solution of wax. Other rollers polish the plate, and the last pair squeegees the prints on it; intermediate conveying-rollers, having narrow rubber bands so as to touch the plate only at its edges, are provided. Suitable gearing causes the pairs of polishing-rollers, two pairs of which are placed obliquely, to revolve at a faster rate than the conveying-rollers, the latter being at such a distance apart that the plate is always taken by the next pair before leaving the first. Frictional contact is thus made between the polishing-rollers and the plate. Instead of the obliquely-placed polishing-rollers, six disks rotating on vertical spindles may be used. The print for the upper surface of the plate is laid on directly by hand ; that for the lower surface is laid on inclined endless tapes, which travel towards the plate and transfer the print to it. According to the Provisional Specification, a matte surface may be produced.
Patent GB-190702008-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Detachable Foot Grip Device or Sole for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: DOBBIE RICHARD MCCUBBIN
Filed: 1907-01-26
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 2008. Dobbie, R. M. Jan. 26. Overshoes; slipping, preventing; soles.-Relates to a device which may be detachably fitted to the soles of boots and shoes, to prevent slipping or to act as a wearing surface. A piece of leather, metal, &c. a, studded with nails or spikes b, is secured at one end to the waist of the boot by a keyhole slot c' and screw or nail d, and at the other end to the toe by straps f, f<1>, Fig. 1. In another form, the nails are dispensed with, and a disk of leather or other material, which may have nails or hobs therein, is revolubly secured to the middle of the pad. In a modification, Fig. 4, a number of nailstudded strips i of leather &c., secured together by cross-strips i<2>, are attached at one end to an aluminium or other plate a<2>, and at the other end are provided with fastening-straps f, f<1>. Another modification, Fig. 5, consists of two plates a<3> of aluminium, steel, or other suitable material connected by metal strips i<4>, on which cross-strips of leather are attached. The extreme ends of the aluminium plates are pointed, so that by bending the device the points may be sprung under two metal holders j, j<1> at the toe and waist, respectively. The strips of leather may be replaced by a single piece.
Patent GB-190702735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Miners Cages.
Inventor: MASSING WILHELM
Filed: 1907-02-04
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 2735. Massing, W. Feb. 4. Safety suspending-apparatus.-Miners' cages are arrested, in the event of breakage of the hoisting- rope, by sharp-pointed catches which are pressed into the guide-bars by means of weights and springs acting through a system of levers. The arresting- catches 1 are mounted in slides 2, and connected by links 3 to levers 4 mounted on a common pin 5. The levers 4 are pressed downwards by springs 9 and weights 10, but are normally retained in position by the tension of the chains 6. If this tension is removed, the levers fall and thrust the pointed catches into engagement with the guides. Specification No. 1769, A.D. 1887, is referred to.
Patent GB-190702855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Revolution Counters and Odometers
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM OLIVER
Filed: 1907-02-05
Granted: 1908-02-05
Abstract: 2855. Smith, W. O., and Collins, C. H. Feb. 5. Counting- apparatus; odometers.-A revolution - counter, which may also be arranged as an odometer, has two hands moving over concentric scales for the lower denominations and capable of being zeroized when required, two disk wheels read through apertures for the higher denominations, and a third hand which cannot be zeroized with the others. Fig. 1 is a face view of the apparatus and Fig. 3 a central section. A worm O transmits motion from the shaft or vehicle wheels to a worm-wheel M having an arm on which is a loosely-mounted pinion adapted to engage with fixed and loose spur-wheels S, T, co-axially mounted and of slightly different pitch, whereby the motion is reduced. A spur-wheel U carries on the movement to the fractions-of-a-mile pointer B, and by a similar reducing-train, in which a stationary wheel b is employed, transmits motion to a wheel h with a sleeve bearing the miles pointer C, and to a third wheel a whence the disks f, 9 are actuated by single-tooth transfer mechanism. The two pointers B, C are frictionally mounted on their sleeves, but the third D, which moves with the pointer C, is rigidly secured and cannot therefore be zeroized. To re-set the first two pointers, the spring-controlled knob G is pressed in and rotated, the arm A engaging the pointers as it turns ; to prevent damage by forcing this arm down upon a pointer, a spring K<1> is inserted between it and the knob. The whole of the internal gearing is carried; as shown, upon bosses J, L projecting from the frame L<1>, and the indicating-parts are protected by a glass cover H.
Patent GB-190711617-A (GB)
Title: Improved Valve for Basins and the like.
Filed: 1907-05-17
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 11,617. Dental Manufacturing Co., and Phillips, H. May 17. Diaphragm valves.- A diaphragm valve for controlling the water supply to dental basins and the like comprises a preferably cylindrical casing having inlet and outlet passages 8, 9, one being connected to a central aperture 10, while the other is connected to an annular space 11 surrounding the central seating and at a somewhat lower level than the latter. A flexible diaphragm 7 is secured to the casing by a piece 4 provided with an inclined or helical groove 12, and is actuated by a cap 1 having a pin 5 passing through the inclined groove and engaging with an horizontal groove 6 in a plunger 3 secured to the diaphragm.
Patent GB-190712886-A (GB)
Title: Nipple Making Machine.
Inventor: DOOLITTLE WILLIAM WALLACE
Filed: 1907-06-04
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 12,886. Doolittle, W. W. June 4. Lathes; tools; tool-holders.-The rotating tool disks D of the nipple-making machine described in Specification No. 12,887, A.D. 1907, are replaced by oscillating tool-carrying levers D. These levers are oscillated about pins in supports E by rods 20, a sleeve 21, a weight 23, and a cam 25 which is rotated by gearing 27, 30, 29, 28 from the lathe spindle 4. The supports E are connected by links &c. 37, 38 so as to balance each other, and during the non-cutting oscillation of the levers D are separated by a spring 39, this being permitted by the withdrawal of the projections 40<1> from the cam members 40 by means of the lever 41 and cams 45, 46 on the cam shaft.
Patent GB-190720590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Antivibration Devices for the Steering Forks of Cycles and Kindred Vehicles.
Inventor: SIBLEY WALTER
Filed: 1907-09-16
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 20,590. Sibley, W. Sept. 16. Heads; forks.- An anti-vibration device for the steering-heads of cycles is constructed with an india-rubber cushion between the fork-crown and the steering- column. The rubber cushion f is placed between two cups e', e<4> and is pierced to receive the tube e', which is fixed to the forkcrown and slides vertically in the steering-column e3, its vertical motion being facilitated by balls e<5> contained in a split race e<8>; the pressure of the balls is adjusted by a two-part clamping- collar e<9>, which is tightened by means of screws e<10>. Relative rotary motion between the tube e<2> and the steering-column is prevented by the attachment to e<2> at g' of an internal tube, shown in plan in Fig. 3, in which three rods g' slide, these rods being held rigidly to the steering-column by a block g, shown in plan in Fig. 2. The fork crown is further held to the steering-column by a rod h, which is fixed to the crown at h<4> and to the block g through the medium of a rubber pad h<1>. Vibration due to the motion of the rear wheel of the cycle may be absorbed by inserting rubber pads in the length.of the back stays.
Patent GB-190722060-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Crushing or Flattening Tins, Buckets and the like.
Inventor: ADAMSON DANIEL
Filed: 1907-10-07
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 22,060. Adamson, D. Oct. 7. Mills and apparatus.-Apparatus for crushing or flattening tins, buckets, and other bulky articles consists of two endless travelling chains E passing over upper and lower rollers B, B', the lower drums B' being arranged closer together than the upper drums B. The lower drums are adjustable towards or from the upper drums and each other, and are kept in position by adjustable springs H, I or by counterweighted levers. According to the Provisional Specification, the chains may travel at equal or unequal speeds, or only one chain may be driven, the other being free to move, or retarded by a brake, or held stationary ; a single travelling chain and a sloping plane against which the material is crushed may be used.
Patent GB-190724635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamps.
Inventor: LEGGE WILLIAM ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-04-03
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 24,635. Legge, W. A., and Scott, F. A. April 3, 1908. Arc lamps.-A lamp having rotating carbon or like disks as electrodes is regulated as shown. The disks A are carried by spindles A' connected by universal joints to shafts C. Loose collars a' on the spindle A<1> are linked to arms G attached to the same shaft as a sector H. A lever clutch I, I<1> acts on the sector and is connected to the core e of a series solenoid E. The shafts C are driven through gear-wheels D, a worm 0, ratchet-wheel N, and pawl M by an oscillating armature K. An asbestos screen P protects the mechanism. Arcdeflecting magnets J are provided.
Patent GB-190725084-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Chimney Cowls or Ventilators.
Inventor: BADGER ARTHUR CAMPBELL
Filed: 1907-11-12
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 25,084. Badger, A. C. Nnv. 23, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Chimney &c. tops.-An horizontal tubular portion 12, secured to an inlet tube 13 and provided at one or both ends with wind deflectors 23, 27, is pivoted on the upper end of a spindle 15 and is provided with a vane 26. The tubular portion 12 is preferably in the form of a truncated double cone, and the deflector 23 in the form of a cone which surrounds the end of the tubular portion and leaves an annular space 25 between them. The deflector 27 is preferably in the form of a truncated cone of larger angle than the tubular portion. The spindle 15, secured by cross-bars 16, 17 to a fixed tube 14, projects into a socket 18 secured to the tubular portion 12, and a removable pin 20 through the spindle above a ring 19 supported by cross-bars secured to the inlet tube 13 prevents the cowl from being blown off. In a modification, the tubular portion 12 is in the form of a single truncated cone tapering in the same direction as the deflector 23, and the deflector 27 is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190727019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Dissolving Gases in Liquids.
Filed: 1907-12-06
Granted: 1908-12-03
Abstract: 27,019. Hommel, W., and Metals Extraction Corporation. Dec. 6. Drawings to Specification. Measured quantities, delivering.-In an apparatus for dissolving a gas under pressure in a liquid in which the liquid is brought to a constant level determined by a gas-exit conduit, a predetermined quantity of the solution is delivered by extending the delivery-pipe below the level of the liquid. The valves in the liquid-feed and gas-exit conduits may be opened, and that in the liquid-delivery conduit closed, simultaneously.
Patent GB-190800501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vaporizers for Mineral-containing LIquids.
Inventor: FAIRBROTHER HENRY
Filed: 1908-01-08
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 501. Fairbrother, H., [Sauerbrey Maschinenfabrik Akt.-Ges., G.]. Jan. 8. Evaporators.-An evaporator for saline liquids, comprising an evaporating chamber v and a number of separate heaters h, is provided with a cylindrical, conical, or like partition b to aid in the separation of the crystals. The tubes i, g are fitted with valves l, f, so that the heaters may be disconnected for cleaning purposes.
Patent GB-190806461-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Electric Control for Fluid Compressing Pumps for Working Mechanisms at Variable Capacities.
Filed: 1908-03-23
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 6461. Marks, E. C. R., [Soc. Anon. Italiana G. Ansaldo, Armstrong, & Co.]. March 23. Electrically - actuated pumps. - An electricallydriven pump is controlled by means of a combination of switches which normally connect the working motor to a generator coupled to a second motor supplied from the line. Under emergency, the working motor may be disconnected, the generator and second motor being then connected in series to run as two motors ; or these two machines may be disconnected and the normal working-motor may be supplied from the line. The pump P is connected by the tubing a to the apparatus that is being supplied, and the tubing o connects to a cock r which has three positions and is operated in conjunction with the switches I<1>, I<2>, &c. An automatic device K opens communication with the reservoir S on the occurrence of a predetermined excess pressure, and a piston H is employed to operate the field rheostats g, m. For normal working, the switches I<1>, I<2>, &c. and the cock r are in the positions shown, the cock being closed. When the switch l is closed, the motor R is connected to the mains through the rheostat h and drives the generator G, which is connected through the switches I<3>, I<4> to the working- motor M. As the pressure rises, the piston H operates the rheostats g, m to cut resistance into the field circuit of the generator G and to cut resistance out of the field circuit of the motor M. When the motor M is damaged, the switches I<1>, I<2>, &c. are thrown to the second position, the cock r is opened, and the cock v is closed. This disconnects the motor M and connects the two machines R, G in series, and they operate the pump with a practically constant speed. The current in the field e' of the machine G may be varied by the rheostat q to secure an even division of work between the two machines. The apparatus K prevents the machine from becoming overloaded by opening communication between the reservoir and tubing a when the pressure in the latter becomes excessive. When the switches I<1>, I<2> are in their third position, the machines R, G are disconnected and the motor M is connected across the mains. The cock v is opened and the field resistance m is varied by the device H. An alternating-current machine or an explosion engine may be substituted for the motor R. In this case the machine G will operate the pump when the switches I<1>, I<2> are in their second position.
Patent GB-190808393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dyeing Machines.
Inventor: PAYNE JESSE MIDLETON
Filed: 1908-04-15
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 8393. Payne, J. M., and Wallace, G. G. April 15. Dyeing.-A machine for dyeing cotton yarn &c. comprises an open vat 1 in which stands a hollow jacket in two sections 2, 6, preferably semi-cylindrical, and containing a warper-beam ; mechanism is provided for circulating the dye through the yarn on the beam from within outwards, or in the reverse direction. The movable upper section 6 of the jacket is, when in use, suitably clamped to the bottom section 2 by means of the corresponding outside flanges 7, 4. The warper-beam preferably used consists of a shaft 16, collars 17 fixed near its ends, circular beam-heads 19 with reduced parts 20 on their inner faces, nuts 20 working on screwthreads 18 to hold the heads 19 against the collars, and yarn-holding rods 23 held between the heads with their ends in a series of sockets 22 in the reduced parts 20. The warper-beam is first carried by means of the extended ends 24 of the shaft 16 to a beamer and wound with yarn. It is then placed in the jacket, the heads fitting in inwardly-extending spaced flanges 5 of the sections thereof, and a threaded plug 39 is unscrewed from its aperture in the upper section 6. A pump and system of pipes and valves then enables the following steps to take place : dye liquor is drawn from the vat 1 through a pipe 25 and pumped through a pipe 27 into the space surrounded by the yarn on the warper-beam until it has reached the desired level in the jacket, whereupon the plug 39 is again screwed in; when the desired pressure is obtained, the supply through the first pipe 25 is cut off, and the dye is circulated from the jacket through a pipe 29 connected with the lower section thereof. Should the pressure drop or more dye be required, more can be drawn into the circulatory system from the vat 1. The flow can be reversed by operating suitable valves.