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Patent GB-190622498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Measuring or Indicating Instruments.
Inventor: DAVIS HARRY PHILLIPS
Filed: 1906-10-11
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 22,498. Davis, H. P., and Mac Gahan, P. Oct. 21,1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Electro-magnetic meters; testing; resistances.-The indicating - arm of any measuring or indicating instrument carries one or more incandescent lamps, which are connected in circuit with a winding of the instrument and serve as non - inductive resistance. The invention is described in connexion with the synchronism indicator described in Specification No. 14,969, A.D. 1901, in which there is a rotatable member with two windings, the circuits of which contain, respectively, an inductive and a non- inductive resistance to put their currents in quadrature. The rotatable member now comprises an annular magnetizable core 7, of which each winding occupies two opposite quadrants, and the non-inductive resistance consists of one or more lamps 23 behind the indicator plate 26, and a lamp 28 in series with these carried at the end of the indicator arm 27.
Patent GB-190628232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Lamps of Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: BAKALOWICZ ALEKSANDER VON
Filed: 1906-12-11
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 28,232. Bakalowicz, A. von. Dec. 11. Lamp and gas brackets. -The lamps of motorvehicles are arranged to turn automatically with the front wheels when going round curves. The lamp holders 5 are mounted rotatably in brackets 2 and are connected together by a link 4. One of the holders 5 has a crank 7 which is connected by a link 8 to a short arm 13 clamped to the steering- arm 10. The links 4, 8 are preferably made in two telescopic parts so as to afford an easy adjustment for vehicles of different dimensions. The joints at the ends of these links are of the ball-and-socket type.
Patent GB-190703364-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Prism Light for Pavement Windows and the like.
Filed: 1907-02-11
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 3364. British Luxfer Prism Syndicate, and Hindley, J. Feb. 11. Pavement-lights.-Prisms especially for pavement-lights for cellars have reflecting-faces inclined to the horizon at about forty-five degrees, and are made to throw the emergent light above or below the horizontal plane by means of one or more subsidiary prisms formed on the refracting-surface of the main prism, or by subdividing the reflecting- surface into portions of different obliquities. Fig. 2 shows the first method, by which two subsidiary refracting-sarfaces- NC, DL of different inclinations are used to throw binds of light FG, JF above the bands GH, HK which emerge from the vertical faces BM, LE. Fig. 4 shows the second method, whereby a band JG of light is thrown upwards by making the angle between the surface, AB, IE less than forty-five degrees. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the two methods are combined to throw the band of light FK below the horizontal band GH. In use, the first two or three rows of prisms in a light are of the forms shown, the remainder being of the ordinary type.
Patent GB-190705239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ball Bearings.
Filed: 1907-03-04
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 5239. Lake, H. H., [Centralstelle f³r Wissenschaftlich Technische Untersuchungen Ges.]. March 4. Ball bearings. - In ball bearings having two grooved ball races, the balls are inserted by compressing one or both of the races out of the circular form, as shown in Fig. 1. By this method, the number of balls than can be inserted is greater than ¢ (z +3) where z is the number of balls which would completely fill the races. The shoulders of the ball races may have filling-openings which do not extend to the centre of the races, as shown in Fig. 6. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 28,359, A.D. 1903, and Nos. 6124 and 8338, A.D. 1906.]
Patent GB-190709728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Resilient Wheels for Vehicles Intended to Run on Common Roads and more especially Self-propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: DRAKE GEORGE
Filed: 1907-10-23
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 9728. Drake, G. Oct. 23. Spring wheels.-Wheels of the kind in which the tread is formed of inverted troughs of metal supported on springs and enclosed between side plates, are characterized by the formation of each member of two telescoping troughs e, f, Figs. 1 and 2, with some clearance between the ends, the springs g being doubly conical and connected at their inner ends to bolts passing through a channel rim d and the felloe c. The springs are secured at their outer ends to the members. In modifications, a single series of wide members is used and may be fitted with springs side by side. The channel rim may be wider than the felloe and holes may be formed in one or the other for the escape of dirt. The members are filled with greased cotton waste.
Patent GB-190711093-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fastener for Windows, Cabinet Work, Doors, Show Cases, Boxes and the like.
Inventor: WOODALL SAMUEL
Filed: 1907-05-13
Granted: 1908-05-13
Abstract: 11,093. Woodall, S. May 13. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Sash fastenings; fastenings.- A fastening comprises a bar C working loosely on the spindle of the handle E, and a bar D fixed to the spindle and moving over the bar C between the stops K, L thereon. The spindle is mounted on the lower sash. When the handle is turned to fasten the sashes, the bar D is turned till it comes into contact with the stop L, when it carries the bar C forward. The bar D raises the spring catch F by means of a projection J thereon, and allows the bar C to pass underneath ; it then releases the catch to lock the bar C by the projection I. In unfastening, the bar D moves to engage the projection K and in so doing raises the spring F to release the bar C. The underpart of the keep G is wedge-shaped, so that the parts are brought together when fastened. The fastener is stated to be applicable to boxes, show-cases, and cabinets, as well as to doors and windows.
Patent GB-190711257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Molds for Casting Metals.
Inventor: SHAW JOHN HATHAWAY
Filed: 1907-05-14
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 11,257. Shaw, J. H. May 14. Casting.-Metal moulds are made in sections pivotally and slidably connected and yieldingly held together by links and springs to prevent fracture on the expansion of the casting. An angular base-portion A, B, Figs. 3 and 6, has a section D pivoted at C and locked by links G, J through an interposed spring L. Movable side sections M are closed by handles T and links P as determined by stops Wand springs V. In a modification, screws are provided in the abutment tails S to provide for adjustment of the spring pressure. Metal is introduced at Y.
Patent GB-190711342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoves for Heating Purposes.
Inventor: CAHOONE EDWIN RUTHVEN
Filed: 1907-05-15
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 11,342. Cahoone, E. R. May 15. Slow-combustion stoves; grates; air supply; doors. -Comprises modifications of various details of a closed stove for general heating purposes. The stove, which is a development of that described in Specification No. 9778, A.D. 1902, consists of a casing 28, Figs. 2 and 3, enclosing a fire-basket 12 supported by brackets 3 and supplied with air by four conduits 5, 6 attached to the inner surface of the casing, and leading from air inlets at the upper end of the front of the casing. Below the charging- door 35 are the fire-door 36 and the ash pit door 26. The conduits 5 pass round the charging-doorway 7, and the air passes from them to the stove through the serrated edges of the doorway and through apertures 10 covered by a lip 27. The conduits 6 conduct air to the lower part of the stove, whence it passes to the fuel through apertures 13, 14, 15 in the fuel-basket. The lower part of the basket consists of an oscillating or tipping grating 24. The front of the basket consists of a grating 17 fitting between the upper rim 20<a> and the lower part of the basket. Beneath its lower part is fitted a hit- and-miss draught regulator 23, which is accessible through a door 23<a>. In a modification, a fire-basket, shown in Fig. 7, without the front 17, is used, and the air conduits 6 are led past it through recesses in the casing 28. The fire-door consists of two frames 39, 41, Figs. 14 and 15, holding between them a mica plate 37. The frames are held together by a bolt 48 in the hole in the central bar 41<a> of the inner frame 41. Air passes through the door, entering by the apertures 43, and passing through the serrated edges 44 of the inner frame 41, and into the stove through the perforated plate or gauze 47. The charging-door is similarly constructed. A partition 52, which may be fitted with a damper 53, rises to the top of the stove or terminates some distance below, as indicated by the dotted lines 52<a>.
Patent GB-190713396-A (GB)
Title: Improved Straining Press for Cleaning Waste and the like under Steam Pressure.
Inventor: NAUMANN EMIL
Filed: 1907-06-10
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 13,396. Naumann, E., and Rasmussen, J. S. June 10. Cleaning fabrics, fibres, &c.-A machine for cleaning used waste, cleaning-cloths, &c. comprises a cylinder a inside which a perforated piston f is moved to and from a fixed perforated plate d by means of a screw spindle l and a hand-crank n, Fig. 1, or levers i, h, Fig. 2, steam under pressure being passed through the perforated parts and the waste &c. between them. The material to be cleaned is inserted in the cylinder a by means of a hinged end b which can be kept closed by screws c. The steam enters the cylinder from a pipe D, in one case through a channel K behind the piston, and in the other through an opening g behind the plate d, and, after passing through the compressed waste, escapes through an exhaust pipe D<1>. A safety-valve V, a pressure gauge M, and a drain cock t are provided. The piston f has hooks o for loosening the waste as it is moved to and fro. Casings p, q and a stuffing-box r in one case, and a stuffing-box s in the other, prevent the escape of steam.
Patent GB-190715305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Filtration or Purification of Water, Sewage, or other Liquids.
Inventor: BELL ANDREW JAMES
Filed: 1907-07-03
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 15,305. Bell, A. J., and Bell, P. A. G. July 3. Sewage and foul waters, treating; precipitants and deodorants.-In apparatus for adding suitable chemicals for the precipitation of sewage &c. a water motor a, having vanes b, Fig. 3, is actuated by the flow of water through the supply pipe c, Fig. 2. The motor a actuates through the shaft d a pump connected by the suction pipe r to the alumina tanks g, forcing the liquid through the pipe n to the supply pipe, and also a pump v connected by a pipe k to the lime tank l, the liquid flowing through the pipe p. Fresh water may be supplied to the tanks by the pipes t. The apparatus may be used with mechanical filters and especially with those having wash arms for cleansing the filter-beds.
Patent GB-190718255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Vehicle Construction
Inventor: MORSE ARTHUR JACOB
Filed: 1907-08-12
Granted: 1908-08-12
Abstract: 18,255. Morse, A. J. Aug. 12. Variable-speed gearing.-Relates to the epicyclic type of variable-speed and reversing gearing employing spur-toothed or bevel wheels in which the planetary members are mounted in a revoluble casing, which may be driven by the engine or held by a brake, and in which a selective clutch device controls the transmission through the various trains of gear. In the form of gearing shown in Fig. 2, a casing 4 forming the engine fly-wheel carries shafts 13, on which are rigidly secured planetary pinions 15, 16, 17, 18 permanently in mesh with the gear-wheels 19, 20, 21, 22, loosely mounted on the driven shaft 5. The gear-wheel 22, which is provided with a sleeve extension supporting the end of the gear case, may be held against rotation by means of a movable disk 26, which is pressed into engagement with a fixed casing by means of cam-surfaces on an oscillating collar 30 operated by a lever 35. For transmitting power, the disk 26 is held against rotation, and one of the trains of gear is clutched to the shaft by a selective clutch comprising rods 9 sliding in dovetail grooves in the shaft 5. Keys on the ends of the rods engage notehes in the toothed wheels 19, 20, 21 for the indirect drives at reduced speeds, or else engage notches in the end of the casing, so as to clutch the driving and driven shafts directly. The rods 9 are operated by a sliding collar 42 and fork 44. In a modification of this form of gear, the casing is held against rotation by the clutch, and one of the sun-wheels is connected to the engine shaft, the other sun-wheels being selectively clutched to the driven shaft by sliding rods and spring-pressed pawls, a direct drive being also obtainable. A further modification in which bevelgearing is employed is shown in Fig. 10. The casing 77, which may be held by a brake 26, carries pairs of pinions 17<1>, 18<1>, rigidly connected and meshing with bevel-wheels 20<1>, 21<1>, 22<1> loose on the driven shaft 5. Normally, the engine shaft 3 is connected to the gear-wheel 22<1> by clutch keys 10<1>, which are, however, disengaged when the clutch rod 9<1> is moved to its extreme position. The key 79 at the same time engages the end of the engine shaft 3 to give the direct drive. When the rod is withdrawn slightly, the keys 10<1> again lock the wheel 22<1> to the shaft 3, while the clutch teeth 83 lock the gear-wheel 21<1> to the driven shaft 5. Further movement of the rod 9<1> disconnects the wheel 21<1> and clutches the wheel 20<1> to the driven shaft for the reverse. In a modification of the bevel-gearing, three forward speeds and a reverse are obtainable.
Patent GB-190720720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot-displaying Devices.
Inventor: DUDLEY ALFRED
Filed: 1907-09-18
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 20,720. Dudley, A., and Dudley, H. F., [trading as Dudley & Co.]. Sept. 18. Displaying.-A stand for disp!aying boots and shoes consists of a column or pedestal A, the flat top of which is provided with grooves D, Fig. 6, or angular indentations E, Fig. 3, or projections F, Fig. 4, in or against which the heel of the boot &c. rests.
Patent GB-190720793-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Truck or Carriage for use in Ship-building.
Inventor: TRICKEY BERTIE
Filed: 1907-09-18
Granted: 1908-01-10
Abstract: 20,793. Trickey, B., Cain, W. T., and Dunnett, F. E. Sept. 18. Riveting.-A wheeled truck for use in shipbuilding comprising a rectangular box-like frame, mounted as shown, and provided with screw jacks 8 for chocking up the ends, is provided with means for holding ships' bottom plates in position for riveting. Horizontal members 9 are carried on the top of the side frames, each jointed to rods 11 capable of independent vertical movement in order to accommodate the bars 9 to irregularly-shaped plates. In the form shown, the rods are screwed and are raised by means of screwed sleeves 12 rotated by hand-wheels carried thereon, or, as shown, by gearing operated by handles 13 which may be provided with ratchet- and-pawl devices 15. The rods may, however, be operated electrically, hydraulically, or by means of steam, air, &c. The members 9 may have adjustable transverse braces connecting them together; and may also be provided with clamps for holding the plates. One or more motors may be mounted in the frame for operating drilling-machines &c. which may be carried on the members 9. Chains or slings, or eyes 16 carried on the top end frames 2, may also, be provided on the truck to enable it to be hoisted by a crane.
Patent GB-190728135-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Nuts for Holding a Piston to its Rod
Inventor: WAGNER WILHELM
Filed: 1907-12-20
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 28,135. Wagner, W. Dec. 20. Nuts.-A piston for an internalcombustion engine is attached to the piston-rod by means of a coned nut, which is countersunk in the piston and receives the pressure on its conical surface a.
Patent GB-190728365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Ebonite and Vulcanite.
Inventor: IMMISCH OTTO CLAUDE
Filed: 1907-12-24
Granted: 1909-03-24
Abstract: 28,365. Immisch, O. C. Dec. 24. Moulding ebonite.-Moulds for re-manufacturing ebonite and vulcanite, which are provided with clamping-means to retain the pressure, are fitted with springs to take up excessive pressures, beyond the capacity of the clamps,
Patent GB-190802954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bail and Lever Stoppers.
Inventor: VEECK RUDOLF
Filed: 1908-02-10
Granted: 1909-02-10
Abstract: 2954. Veeck, R. Feb. 10. Stoppers, bail and lever. -A stopper b is provided with an exchangeable cork ring c and a retaining-wire d which passes through the stopper and engages eyelets e of a wire f, pivoted at k and provided with a projecting part h to prevent the stopper from touching the side of the bottle. To facilitate the replacement of the cork ring, a part i is made hemispherical. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 21,384, A.D. 1905.]
Patent GB-190804246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Systems.
Inventor: BRADBURN CHARLES FRANKLIN
Filed: 1908-02-25
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 4246. Bradburn, C. F. Feb. 25. Escapements.-The clock-work driving the rotating-pointer b<1> of an impulse-transmitter for stepby-step party-line telephone systems is controlled by the anchor d<4> and escapement lever e<4>, which is actuated by a pin f<4> on the balance-wheel h<4>, governed by the spring j<4>. Winding-indicators.-A pointer to a dial l<4> is in gear with one of the spur-wheels of the clock-train.
Patent GB-190809766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Screw Drivers and like Tools
Inventor: JOHNSON FRED
Filed: 1908-05-05
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 9766. Johnson, F. May 5. Braces. - Ratchet screwdrivers and like tools comprise a stock provided with means for engaging a working element, a handle having a swivel connexion with the stock, and a laterally-extending operating-lever having a ratchet connexion with the stock. The socket 2 of the stock 1 is adapted to receiver the screwdriver &c. 4, and communicates with a slot 3 of slightly less width than the socket. When the flattened part 5 of the working element 4 is inserted in the slot, its shoulders 6 fit against corresponding shoulders at the base of the socket. The ratchet-wheel 13 fits on an angular portion at the reduced end 11 of the stock, between the bifurcated end of the operating-lever 12 consisting of two screwed parts 12<a>, 12<b>, and the whole is secured in position when the hollow part of the swivelling handle 8 is pushed on the extremity 7 of the stock, and the head 7<a> engaged by a detent 9 pressed by a spring 10. In a recess 15 is loosely mounted the dog 16 with oppositely beveled portions 18<a>, 18<b>, and an intermediate rib 18<c>, any of which are adapted to be forced into engagement with the ratchet teeth by a spring 19, the rib 18<c> locking the operating-lever and stock together to rotate in unison. The part 4 may be forced out of the socket by inserting a bar 20 in the slot 3 and using it as a lever.
Patent GB-190810515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valve-gear for Engines.
Inventor: MANSA HARALD HOFF
Filed: 1908-05-14
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 10,515. Mansa, H. H. May 14. Valve-gear.-A cam-gear for separate inlet and exhaust valves, which is shown operating an inlet valve, consists of a pivoted reciprocated cam rod h in engagement with a stationary roller g, and a roller f on the valve-stem guide c, and is designed to avoid variations of valve travel with variations of cut-off, to provide for opening and closing the valve slowly, and to close the valve should it stick. The rod h, Fig. 1, is provided with two camsurfaces h<1>, h<2> which are arranged so that the lefthand side of the rod is raised a greater distance than the right. The left-hand side of the rod h may be supported by a pivoted link o which is shorter than the linkj, Fig. 2. A roller m on the guide c and a stop n on the bracket d engage the rod h and close the valve should it stick.
Patent GB-190812389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Oil Switches and other Oil Immersed Apparatus for Alternating Electric Currents.
Filed: 1908-06-09
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 12,389. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, and Kloss, M. June 9. Switches; transformers.-In order to avoid heating due to eddy currents induced in the cast iron covers of alternating-current oil switches, oilimmersed transformers, &c., a short-circuited coil e of insulated or bare copper wire or strip is inserted between the terminals c in such a manner that the magnetic flux passing through the section f will set up a current in the coil e in a direction to oppose the flux. For polyphase apparatus, separate short-circuited coils are placed between the conductors of each phase.
Patent GB-190813118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Colour Containers for Colour Printing Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-06-19
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 13,118. Boult, A. J., [Art Institut Orell Fussli]. June 19. Printing in several colours.-The partitions c placed in a colour duct b to separate one colour from another are held upright and in place by a clip which consists of a piece of wire bent to form a clip at f<3>, which passes over an angle-piece d fixed at the top of the duct and has side extensions f<2> passing at each side of the partition c, the two parts being twisted together at f<4>.
Patent GB-190813464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Change Speed Gears.
Inventor: GRETTON JOHN
Filed: 1908-06-24
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 13,464. Gretton, J., Hampson, F. G., and McLeod, J. G. June 24. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to change-speed gearing, suitable for motor-vehicles, of the type in which driving and driven shafts are in line, and pairs of wheels on the main shaft and on a countershaft, constantly in mesh, are brought into action by clutches operating outside the shafts. The main or driven shaft A runs right through the gear box, and power is applied at a loose sleeve L. The hubs B' of gear-wheels F, E, D, C, in order, are threaded loosely on the shaft A and connected by projecting sleeve-like bosses B, which interlock at joints B<1> so as to rotate together. The divided hub-carrying shaft is secured to the shaft A by means of a collar A<1> on the latter. The countershaft Z, which is similarly constituted, carries rigidly a gear H constantly driven by the gear C. The gear C is constantly driven from the sleeve L through a disk L<2> and interlocking projections C<1>. A direct drive is obtained when the gear C is clutched to its hub B<2>. Two reduced speeds are obtained when meshing pairs D, I and E, J are clutched to their respective hubs. Reversal is produced through the gears F, K and an intermediate idler. The clutches, which are of the friction ratchet type, are brought into action by studs O attached to slidable collars N' connected in pairs by forks M' and rock-shafts M. One form of clutch is shown in Fig. 5. Rollers P in inclined recesses B<3> in the hubs B' are thrust forward by spring plungers Q so as to tend to make ratchetclutch connexions with the gear rims. This tendency is normally rendered ineffective by the studs O lying as shown in Fig. 6. Plungers R are thus thrust out so as to hold back the rollers P. Any drive is effected by withdrawing the proper set of studs O. In a modified form of clutch shown in Fig. 3, levers S<2> supported on trunnions S<1> upon a hub B' are acted on by spring plungers Q so as to have a toggle action between engagement blocks C<3>, B'. This action is normally nullified by the presence of the studs O as before.