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Patent GB-190615837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Projectiles.
Inventor: HADFIELD ROBERT ABBOTT
Filed: 1906-07-12
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 15,837. Hadfield, R. A., and Jack, A. G. M. July 12. Projectiles, ordnance.-The liner 1 of an armourpiercing projectile is secured in place by forming the rear end of the liner and the front end 3<a> of the base-closing plug 3 so that the liner is secured when the plug is screwed home.
Patent GB-190619518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Vehicles.
Inventor: MORTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-09-01
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 19,518. Morton, W. Sept. 1. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Brakes.-Vehicle brakes, adapted to be applied to both the wheels and the track, are shown in connexion with a tramcar. As shown in Fig. 1, the combined wheel and rail shoes 3 are connected by toggle-links 4 to a collar 5 on a vertical rod 6, which may slide in a bracket 7 on the car frame and may carry a rail shoe 7<a>. The rod 6 is connected by arms 9 to transverse shafts 8, which may be operated from opposite ends of the vehicle through chains 11<a> and arms 10. The shoes 3 are guided by rods 13 pivoted to the vehicle and sliding in guides 13<b> on the shoes. The releasing-springs 12 may be so adjusted that in ordinary applications the shoes 3 are applied to the wheels only, and in emergencies are forced into the angle between the wheel and the rail by a further movement of the operating-handle. In a modification, Fig. 4, the rod 6 is screw-threaded, and the collar 5 is moved vertically thereon by rotating the rod through bevel-gear and a cross-shaft 15. The links 4 may be adjusted by means of screws and slots 4<b>, 4<a>, so that, by shortening its link, any shoe may be kept out of action. The wearing- portion 3<b> can be adjusted to the wheel rim by studs 3<a> and distance-pieces between the wearing- portion and the shoe. The rod 6 may be encircled by a releasing- spring. The noses of the shoes engaging the track are rounded off.
Patent GB-190623277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps.
Filed: 1906-10-20
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 23,277. Stockport Engineering Co., and Lomax, R. Oct. 20. Steam traps.-Upon the copper or other suitable metal pipe a leading from the steam radiator to the valve at n are mounted blocks e, b<1>, the former carrying a contact-screw f, and the latter a rod c parallel to the tube the upper end of which carries a block b slidable on the tube a. Upon this block is an insulated spring contact-piece g. These contacts are in an electric circuit which also comprises the magnet j and a battery. Any contraction in the pipe a due to the presence of water of condensation causes the block e and the cross-head b to approach one another, and close the electric circuit. This energizes the magnet j, which attracts the armature q and the attached block r, so that the steam pressure raises the valve o and blows the water out through the passages p, r<1>, t.
Patent GB-190624965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Producing Gas from Liquids.
Inventor: HANWELL HERBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-11-06
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 24,965. Hanwell, H. W., and Beard, E. A. Nov. 6. Carburetting.-In a carburettor suitable for feeding an internal-c o m b u stion engine or for other purposes, the air after being carburetted passes to a pump which sends most of it to a gasholder and the remainder through a by-pass to spray the liquid fuel, the pressure in the pump being materially greater than in the gas-holder. Fig. 1 is a general view of the apparatus showing a double-acting pump A with outlet pipe E<2> and inlet pipe C', each of these pipes communicating with both ends of the pump. By means of bypasses G, part of the charge expelled from the pump passes to an annular nozzle D<2> surrounding the fuel nozzle D<1> and sprays it, air entering through holes D'. Check valves C<2> are placed in the branches of the inlet pipe, and ball valves G<2> are used to control the by-passes. Ball valves E<1>, Fig. 3, are placed in the branches of the outlet pipe, and effect partial throttling of the discharged gases.
Patent GB-190701647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Cement.
Filed: 1907-01-22
Granted: 1907-09-05
Abstract: 1647. Collos Portland Cement Co., [Colloseus, H.]. Jan. 22. Slags, treatment of.-Slag cement is manufactured by injecting into the molten slag a solution of a salt of iron, chromium, nickel, manganese, &c. A cement thus made effectually resists the action of sea-water. The apparatus described in Specification No. 14,329, A.D. 1905, may be employed.
Patent GB-190702706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in Looms for the Weaving of Tufted Fabrics.
Inventor: COOPER THOMAS
Filed: 1907-02-04
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 2706. Cooper, T. Feb. 4. Looms, pile forming and cutting in ; shedding - motions ; weaving tufted pile fabrics, such as Axminster carpets and rugs. The fabrics are woven in the manner described in Specifications No. 2410, A.D. 1891, Nos. 980 and 981, A.D. 1893, and No. 24,519, A.D. 1894, the tuft yarns being carried on bobbins a, which are successively transferred from the usual endless chains into position for the tuft yarns to be introduced into the fabric through the usual tubes d<2>. The tuft yarns project for a shorter distance than usual from the tubes d<2>, and immediately after the introduction of the weft m on which the ends of the tuft yarns are to be doubled, the shed is,closed, or the upper plane thereof is lowered, so that the nipper n, which is supported by the warps when moved up to the reed p to double the tuft yarns round the weft m, nips the ends x of the tuft yarns against the reed in a line below the upper edge thereof. The closing of the shed is effectcd by suitable modifications in the shapes of the shedding-cams. The tuft yarns are not submitted to tension as the nipper n moves forwards with the raed to the fell in the usual manner, preparatory to the cutting of the tuft yarns by the blades u, v.
Patent GB-190707224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Dyeing Hanks.
Filed: 1907-03-26
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 7224. Ashwell, J. H., and Ashwell & Co., H. March 26. Dyeing.-A machine for dyeing hanks consists of a tank or cistern, in connexion with which is arranged a pair of endless chains carrying the dye-sticks whereon the hanks are hung. In order to render the dyesticks detachable when required, they are provided with rounded and D-shaped ends,the rounded ends fitting into round holes in the links of one chain, and the D-shaped ends being inserted in clips on links in the other chain. The chains pass round wheels p, q, r mounted on a frame b which can be raised or lowered by suitable means. When the frame is lowered into the tank, a spurwheel keyed on the shaft carrying the wheel p gears with a pinion rotated by any convenient means, and the chain of dye-sticks is thereby caused to travel horizontally through the dye liquor.
Patent GB-190708907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Freed Locks and Latches.
Inventor: PARKES WILLIAM EDMUND
Filed: 1907-04-17
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 8907. Parkes, W. E., and Parkes, J. H. April 17. Indicators, "engaged."-In coinfreed locks for the doors of lavatories &c., when the slide C is drawn back by means of an external knob, the coin withdraws the bolt B and rocks the hanger H, raising the indi-. cator G to 'engaged' by means of the link g<1>. To open the door from within, the occupant t u r n s the spindle b<1>, when the arm b<2> returns the hanger, restoring the indicator to 'vacant.'
Patent GB-190712724-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Drawing Geometrical Curves and Designs.
Inventor: CLARK FRANK MILLARD
Filed: 1907-06-01
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 12,724. Clark, F. M., Cotes, B. S., Balcom, F. G., and Southard, C. H. June 1. Mathematical drawing-instruments.-Designs are produced and drawn on the paper sheet 12 as the supporting-table 6 revolves, by a pencil or pen 13 carried on an arm 15 pivotally and adjustably secured to an arm 16 on a rod 17, which has one free end 23 sliding in one or other of the grooves 24 in a bar 25 and the other end 20 fitting into one or other of the holes 21 in a rotatable head 22. The head and table are rotated by means of a handle 33 and driving-band 34, the head having a series of stepped grooves so that it can be rotated at different rates.
Patent GB-190713673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Bearings.
Inventor: COLLINS GEORGE JAMES SCHILLING
Filed: 1907-06-13
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 13,673. Collins, G. J. S. June 13. Ball bearings. - Bearing-balls are enclosed in a revoluble cage which contacts with the balls only at the ends of their axes of rotation. The cage consists of plates E, F connected together and contacting with the balls D at the points d. Separating-rollers G are mounted in the cage.
Patent GB-190715170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sound-boxes for Sound-recording and Reproducing Apparatus.
Inventor: BEAUX PAUL DE
Filed: 1907-07-01
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 15,170. Beaux, P. de. July 1. Phonographs &c.-Relates to soundboxes for disk or cylinder machines, and consists in forming the transmission elements of different materials, and in providing damping- arran gements to eliminate disturbing vibrations in the parts. A steel stylus 8, Fig. 5, is clamped to the transmission lever 5 by a strap 12 and a jaw 11 bearing a layer 10 of tin, leather, or hard rubber. A liner of brass may be interposed between the strap 12 and the nose of the lever 5. Springs 14, 27, 28, and buffers 15, 29, as shown, absorb shocks to the lever 5, which is pivoted about adjustable steel points 31. The vibrations of the stylus are transmitted to the diaphragm 1, which is mounted between rubber or felt rings 3, by means of a steel wire 6, upon which is secured an adjustable rider 7 of brass, aluminium, lead, or other material to prevent vibration of the wire in its own period. A copper or aluminium diaphragm formed with concentric grooves 4 is employed. Violent vibration of the diaphragm 1 is checked by a light aluminium, wood, or stretched paper or linen disk 16, which is formed with apertures 17 and is supported above the plate 18 of the casing. Slots 19 in the latter may be wholly or partly covered by a slide 20. The diaphragm is also provided with an annular damper 33, which is adjustable by means of a screw 36 carrying a damper block 38, which bears down a spring arm 32 which tends to raise the damper 33. The construction shown may be modified for use with cylinder machines.
Patent GB-190715219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Driving Gear of Electric Tram-cars.
Inventor: LIRONI VITTORIO GIOVANNI
Filed: 1907-07-02
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 15,219. Lironi, V. G. July 2. Locomotive tramway vehicles. - Relates to a method of applying differential driving-gear to a tramcar axle. One of the wheels g is loose on the axle and its hub f carries one of the bevel-wheels h of the differential gear, the other bevel-wheel a being forced on the axle by means of hydraulic pressure. The central wheel c carrying the planetpinions bears against the hub of the wheel g, which is held in position by a collar i also forced on to the axle by hydraulic pressure.
Patent GB-190715874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Files for Letters and other Documents.
Inventor: LINDNER MAX
Filed: 1907-07-10
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 15,874. Lindner, M., and Herdegen, H. July 10. Filing papers &c.-In a loose-leaf binder, the mating filing-wires g are fixed on angle-pieces d pivoted to one another at e and to the sides c of the back part at f. The sides c are hinged to the covers a and to the back proper b. The file is locked by a toothed catch i mounted on a spring arm j, which is pivoted to a bracket h on one of the angle-pieces d, and is provided with a thumb.piece.
Patent GB-190717927-A (GB)
Filed: 1907-08-07
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 17,927. Fawcett, Preston, & Co., Howarth, J., and Shield, H. Aug. 7. Baling -presses. - Relates to press-box turning-mechanisms, especially for hydraulic and like presses. A weight e, pivoted at i and loaded at s, is connected by a link f to the cross-head g of the ram d, which raises it to its top position simultaneously with the pressing-stroke of the main ram in the press-boxes, which are mounted on the column a. A sliding bolt-&c. o mounted in the press-box engages the bar m operated from the cross-head g by the link n. When the ram retires, the weight e turns the press-box, exerting a large pressure at the commencement of the stroke which diminishes till the end of the travel. The weight has a buffer stop at s, and a stop q which contacts with the column r. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the diminishing pressure for the stroke is obtained by means of a series of superposed weights e<1> adapted to rest on ledges in the frame r as the stroke proceeds, so that at the end only the weight e<2> is operative.
Patent GB-190718926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Spanners or Wrenches.
Inventor: DUIJL JOZUA CORNELIS HENDRIKUS
Filed: 1907-08-22
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 18,926. Duijl, J. C. H. van. Aug. 22. Wrenches. - The movable - jaw support of a wrench of the kind described in Specification No. 29,300, A.D. 1896, is connected over its whole length with the handle, which extends in the direction of the jaws. The fixed jaw a is carried by a bridge - piece b attached to the handle d. The movable jaw c with its guide-rod f slides in the channel e and can be actuated by the nut i, h working on the screw g formed on the end of the guide-rod f. The part i of the nut bears against the flat end of the part b and relieves the part h from strain when the jaw c is being screwed up.
Patent GB-190725472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball or Float Valves.
Inventor: REVY JULIAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-11-16
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 25,472. Revy, J. W. Nov. 16. Ball and float valves ; regulating discharge from valves; seats; casings.-In ball or float valves, the buoyancy of the float is regulated, to adjust the valve for variations in the water pressure, by means of a screw g operating through a guide f, a spring d', and a plunger d on the float lever, as shown. The casing a is vertical, and has an horizontal branch a<1> adapted to be connected to the vessel, and in which the float lever c is pivoted at b. The valve seating j is removably screwed into the casing a, and the seating proper j<1> is reduced in size to provide an annular well, so that the seating is always covered with water. The regulating-screw g is locked in position by a nut h, and is provided with an indicating finger g<2>.
Patent GB-190727849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Single-phase Motor Control.
Filed: 1907-12-17
Granted: 1909-02-17
Abstract: 27,849. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Dec. 17. Motor control systems.-In order to improve the starting of single-phase alternating-current motors of the commutator type, the phase of the current in the exciting-winding is fixed slightly in advance of that of the current in the other motor windings at starting. To assist commutation further, a voltage, reversed in phase with respect to that applied to the armature during running, may be included in the armature short-circuit, and the inducing-field may be strengthened. Specifications Nos. 17,474 and 23,707, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Dynamo-electric generators &c.], are referred to. Fig. 2 shows the improved arrangement for starting. A non-inductive resistance F is inserted in the circuit of the exciting-winding B, which is connected in shunt to the transformer D. The inducing-winding C is also connected in shunt to the transformer, and the armature is short-circuited. The introduction of the non-inductive resistance F causes the current in the winding B to lag less than the current in the winding C, and consequently to lead slightly with respect to the current in the latter winding. The phase displacement of the currents in the armature is thus prevented from materially affecting the starting torque, and proper proportioning of the resistance F produces an appreciable range of speed over which the exciting- flux and the armature current are substantially in phase and during which the controller need not be shifted. The subsequent positions of the controller produce running connexions according to Specification No. 17,474, A.D. 1907. The starting connexion in Fig. 2 may be modified as shown in Fig. 6, by inserting in the armature short-circuit a voltage reversed in phase with respect to the phase of the voltage impressed on the motor windings during running. The inducing-field C is also strengthened. The effect of this arrangement is to assist in neutralizing the transformer action of the exciting- field B on the short-circuited armature. The starting connexions shown in Figs. 2 and 6 are generally skipped, by a suitable arrangement of the controller, when switching-off.
Patent GB-190728356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Drying Machines.
Inventor: WILLIAMSON ROBERT
Filed: 1907-12-24
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 28,356. Williamson, R. Dec. 24. Supporting or mounting bearings.-An elastic support for the spindle B of a self - balancing, centrifugal machine consists of two or more rings 0, C' of rubber or like material separated by one or more loose distancepieces. The weight on the spindle is taken by a flange B', formed either on the spindle itself or on its collar B<2>.
Patent GB-190804196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Casting of Lines of Type, and in Means for Securing such Type in 'Fudge' Boxes.
Filed: 1908-02-25
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 4196. Hulton & Co., E., Mackay, W. K., Jeremiah, J. D., and Hardisty, C. Feb. 25. Linotype &c. machines.-Linotype slugs, chiefly for use in the printing of late news, but which may be used for ordinary column printing, are cast with end recesses e, e', enabling them to be held, as shown in Fig. 4, by the correspondingly-shaped ends f of a type or fudge box. Leads or liners for spacing are similarly formed. The slugs are cast in a mould, between the lower part a and the upper part (not shown) of which are pivoted plates b. When the mould is moved against the vice-jaws in the usual manner, levers d come first into contact therewith and tilt the plates b into their casting position. The plates afterwards move on their pivots to allow ejection of the newly-cast slug.
Patent GB-190812539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Domestic Fireplaces.
Filed: 1908-12-05
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 12,539. Camelon Iron Co., and Smith, J. C. J. Dec. 5. Gas burners; burners, mounting.-The frame of a combined trivet and Bunsen burner is made four-sided with the corners cut away; and downwardly extending lugs, so arranged that the trivet may be supported by them upon grate top-bars of different widths, are provided at the ends of each side. The burner with' gas-ways like an ordinary boiling-ring may be formed by covering a suitable channel in the frame by a plate, part of which is perforated and carries upstanding lugs, or may be made separate from the frame and suitably secured thereto. The downwardly-extending lugs H on one side of the trivet engage the inner side of the top bar J, and the sides of the nearer lugs on the adjacent sides of the trivet engage the outer side of the top bar, the distances between these lugs being different for each side of the apparatus so that it may be fitted on bars of four different widths. The cover-plate E may be secured to the ring B and induction tube D by screws.
Patent GB-190814499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Commodes.
Inventor: KOEDDERITZSCH HANS
Filed: 1908-07-08
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 14,499. K÷dderitzsch, H. July 8. Commodes. - A padded arm-rest 9 is hinged to the inside of the door 2 of a commode cabinet of the kind in which the chamber plot is drawn out on wheels.
Patent GB-190816072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam Generating Plant.
Inventor: HAIGH NOEL NEWALL
Filed: 1908-07-29
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 16,072. Haigh, N. N. July 29. [Cognate Application No. 23,974, A.D. 1908, dated Nov. 9.] Heating water.- Part of the steam from superheater a placed in the boiler flues is led into direct contact with the feed-water in a heater f, and the other part is conveyed to the main steam-pipe g between the boiler and the engine. In the preferred form of feed-heater, Fig. 2, the feed-water flows over a series of concave and convex disks k, between which the superheated steam issues from a central perforated pipe 0. The feed-water may enter the heater through the perforated pipe, a second pipe being provided for the superheated steam.
Patent GB-190817416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Cooling of the End Windings of Dynamo Electric Machines.
Filed: 1908-08-19
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 17,416. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, [Siemens Schuckertwerke Ges.]. Aug. 19. Cooling and ventilating.-The end windings of the rotors of electric machines, and more particularly those of rotary field-magnets having distributed windings, are cooled by means of pieces of good heat-conducting material inserted between the turns and of at least as great sectional area as the conductors. Figs. 1 and 3 show a portion of a fieldmagnet rotor having pieces d of good heat-conducting material inserted between the turns b, thepieces d serve to distribute the heat to the end support t and end cover k. These heat-distributors may take the form of ribs cast on the end support, or screwed on the cap, and the former may also have heat-radiating ribs cast on its inner surface. The form of the distributors may vary, for instance they may be curved or angular instead of running axially. The end support may be omitted, or the cap replaced by binding-wire.
Patent GB-190825534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Knitting Machines.
Inventor: WILDT HERMAN HUBERT
Filed: 1908-11-26
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 25,534. Wildt, H. H. Nov. 26. Circular knitting-machines.-Stripes, spots, &c. are made on plain circular fabric by means of radial kneed threadcarriers 11 arranged in a dial and operated by the action of cams on butts 15, the cam-passage being shallowed at 17 immediately after the outthrow so that the projected feeders rock and traverse their threads across the needles. The feeders are withdrawn still in the inclined position and are returned to the upright position by springs at the point where the campassage deepens. To assist in controlling the movements of the feeders, the periphery of the dial is partially cut away and radial guiding-studs 26 are placed on the adjoining portions. The needles taking the striping threads have extra butts 31 and are elevated by pattern mechanism comprising a star-wheel 44 and a three point cam upon which rests a projection 40 of a slide 37. A cam 33 on the slide 37 guides, when raised, the butts 31 on to a cam 32 thereby raising them sufficiently to take the striping thread. To obtain fabric ornamented on the instep half, the pattern mechanism is thrown out at alternate half revolutions. The feeders 11 may each carry two or more thread-eyes 50.
Patent GB-190825841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Inventor: DOREN CHESTER JOHN VAN
Filed: 1908-11-30
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 25,841. Doren, C. J. van. Nov. 30. Lubricators.-A lubricator for shaft bearings comprises an open-ended chamber 3 which is enclosed in a casing 6 and rests on the shaft 1 so that the oil in the chamber is in contact with the shaft. The chamber 3 is pressed against the shaft by a spring 4 which has additional coils 9 projecting through slots in a casing 6 into protuoerances 10 formed on a cap 7. By this means the cap is secured to the casing 6, and the protuberances 10 facilitate its removal by hand. The lower edge of the chamber 3 is provided with packing 5. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which the spring 4 is replaced by bolts 4<a> and nuts 4<b>, and a spring- pressed follower 16 is used to force the lubricant from the chamber. Lugs 12 on the casing 6<a> project into grooves 11 at the sides of the chamber 3<a>. The cap 7<a> is slotted and is secured to lugs 13, 14 by a nut 15. In another modification, the chamber 3 is depressed by an annular plug screwed into the casing 6.