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Patent GB-190520005-A (GB)
Title: Car Starting and Stopping Devices.
Inventor: MAW ROBERT
Filed: 1905-10-03
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 20,005. Maw, R. Oct. 3. Electric locomotives and motor-vehicles.- A street or other car propelled by electric motors or other means is stopped and started by causing the wheels,to drive aircompressors and d then utilizing the compressed air to work an engine for starting the car. The apparatus is shown in Fig. 1 as applied to a fourwheeled truck driven by electric motors 5. Sprocket-wheels 6 loose on the axles are clutched thereto when it is desired to stop the car, and are thus caused to drive a shaft 9 connected by a cbain gear to a shaft 13, which works an air-compressor 15 and compresses air into a reservoir 17. A band brake 80 on the shaft 9, actuated by a handle 85, may be employed when a quick stop is required. To start the car, the air is allowed to pass to an engine 24 connected by chain gear 22 to a shaft 21, which is connected by chain gear to sprockets 18 on the opposite ends of the axles from the sprockets 6. The sprockets 6, 18 are clutched and unclutched as required by clutches operated by compressed air in cylinders 25, 33, the pistons of which are connected to the clutches by rods 30, 38 and levers 31, 39. The clutches consist of friction blocks 48, Figs. 3 and 4, adapted to slide in guides on wheels 43 fixed to the axles and to engage loose rims 55 formed with chain teeth 46. The blocks 48 are connected by links 50 to a sliding collar 52 actuated by a forked lever 32, the studs on the forked lever for engaging the groove 53 being fitted with antifriction rollers. The admission and exhaust of the clutch-operating cylinders 25, 33, Fig. 1, are controlled by valves 29, 37, the valve 37 also controlling the supply of air to the air engine 24. The valve 29 consists of a plug 58, Figs. 7 and 8, working in a casing 57 with connexions 26, 27, 28 for the clutch cylinder, the air reservoir, and the atmosphere respectively. The upper part of the valve 37 is similar to the valve 29, and the lower part has a plug 74, Figs. 10 and 11, working in a casing 73 provided with connexions 40, 41 for the air reservoir and the engine.
Patent GB-190523930-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Torpedo.
Inventor: KOPECKY FRANCIS
Filed: 1905-11-20
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 23,930. Kopecky, F. Nov. 20. Torpedoes. - The torpedo a is divided into compartments b, c, d, the latter of which forms a cabin for a driver who steers the torpedo to within a short distance of the target before leaving it. The compartment b contains the explosive charge, and the compartment c the motor c'. A water chamber e with a sea-valve passes completely around the torpedo, which is protected by plates i. The compartment d is closed in by plates i<1> hinged at j, and controlled by a lever. To ensure ignition of the charge in the event of oblique impact, the firing-pin b<2> is formed with arms f. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 3845, A.D. 1890, and No. 216, A.D. 1905.]
Patent GB-190602774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coin Separating and Sorting Apparatus.
Inventor: HESS CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-02-05
Granted: 1907-02-05
Abstract: 2774. Hess, C. F. Feb. 5. Coins, separating. - From a fixed funnel or hopper I, Fig. 11, having a lateral aperture h the mixed coins issue upon a rotary disk H, which with the aid of oblique fixed deflectors i distributes them to a rotating annular carrier E, Fig. 8, having in recesses e, separated by inclines e<2>, holes e<1> through which all but the largest coins drop to a similar carrier for retaining the next size. Each carrier is associated with a section of a double cylindrical casing, Fig. 9, forming an annulus containing brushes L, and as each recess passes a slot on the outside the coin therein is ejected by a lever F, which is operated by bevels g, Fig. 8, on a ring G within the carrier. A spiral arrangement of discharge slots and of inclines i, Fig. 11, prevents the coins from dropping vertically to the former. From a funnel N, Fig. 12, receiving the coins from a discharge slot they are fed by a slide O into a tube N<2> containing a tubular wrapper holder, which bangs by a hook P from a spiral rib on the back of a containing ratchet-wheel R, so that it drops at the end of a revolution, to be replaced by another. The feeding-slide O is worked by the periphery of the annular carrier E acting through a bell-crank O<1>. A lever R<1> on a pivot R<2> is displaced laterally by the coin, and a pawl R<3> thereon having an oblique tooth S' advances the ratchetwheel one tooth. In the return movement, the pawl rides down the next tooth while a holding- tooth s on the lever engages the wheel. A wrapper holder in dropping strikes a latch T<3> and throws down a detent T connected to it by a link t so as to lock the slide. The holder cannot escape until the locking is effected, since it cannot pass by the latch T<3> until the detent moves down and the latter is supported until the slide is in a position for locking. To release the slide, a second latch T<4> is provided that is moved only when the next holder is in position.
Patent GB-190608130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: THORN WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-04-04
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 8130. Thorn, W., and Mann, M. F. April 4. Couplings, automatic.-In an arrangement whereby the ordinary chain couplings are operated automatically without being previously set by hand, the outer link 4 of the chain is provided with sliding pieces 16, to which are pivoted arms 5 connected at their lower ends to the squared ends of a pin 6 which is mounted to rotate in arms 10, being again squared at the portion between the arms 10 and carrying thereon a cam 8. The parts are retained in the uncoupled position shown in Fig. 2 by arms 19 pivoted to the sliding pieces 16, weighted at 23, and formed with stops 22 which, bear against fixed brackets 21, through slots in which the arms pass. By the movement of the cams 8 when the vehicles are brought together, the parts are raised to the coupled position shown in Fig. 1. The links 4 are provided with stops 18<a>, and the middle links with cross-bars 24, in order to limit the movements of the parts. The arms 10 also pass through the bracket 21, and, in order to allow for coupling upon curves, are formed with slots 11, Fig. 3, working upon pins 12 in a cross-bar pivoted in brackets 15. Uncoupling may be effected by a detachable bar 25, Fig. 7, which normally rests in brackets 26, 26<a> but may be removed from the bracket 26 and pushed inwards until its inner end engages with the link 4, which is then raised from its hook by turning the bar 25 about the bracket 26<a> as a pivot, the bracket being mounted to rotate in the vehicle frame Collars 28, 29 limit the movement of the bar 25. According to the Provisional Specification, uncoupling may be effected by transverse rotary shafts having cranked portions engaging the cams.
Patent GB-190608437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bearings with Weight-controlled Lubricant.
Inventor: KEMMERICH MAX
Filed: 1906-04-07
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 8437. Kemmerich, M. April 7. Lubricators; grease cartridges.-Bearings for car axles &c. are lubricated by grease cartridges inserted in tubes at the sides of the journals and pressed against the journals by weights. The box 2, inserted in the opening 19 in the bottom of the axle-box 1, contains channels 23 to receive grease cartridges 22, held therein by the ribs 24. The lower ends of the channels bend upwards and merge in the chamber 25 lying beneath the journal 7. Each cartridge consists of a thin sheet-metal mantle 26 containing a weight 27 to express the grease, and provided with inturned projections 28 to retain the weight when the grease is exhausted. The box 2 is secured by rotation of the eccentric locking-pin 29, which is held in position by the spring catch 33 engaging the depression 35. The invention is also applicable to line-shafting.
Patent GB-190610508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Steering Gear for Ships.
Inventor: SIVEWRIGHT GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-04
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 10,508. Sivewright, G. W. May 4. Steering-engines.-The inclined cylinders 2 drive a worm shaft 7 which gears with a.wheel 8 upon the main shaft 9 of the steering-gear. The shaft 7 is supported by double bearings 10 between which are placed the eccentrics 12. Ball-races 11 are provided between the inner bearings and-the worm. Connected with side frames 3 and the main-shaft bearings 14 are plates 15, 16<a>, forming an oil-bath for the worm-wheel 8. Thecontrolling- valve spindle 18 is worked from the bridge through a worm-wheel 19 and spindle 17, and from the shaft 9 by a sleeve driven through toothed gearing and connected by a key to the spindle 17. In the modification of the controlling-valve gear shown in Fig. 4, a wheel 27 engages a rack 28 on a screwed arm 29 engaging the spindle 17. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 6, the screwed-wheel 33-moves the valve spindle through the lever 31, and is operated by hand or by the main shaft 9.
Patent GB-190612763-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Hot Bed Frames.
Inventor: LUCKAU WILHELM HEINRICH
Filed: 1906-06-01
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 12,763. Luckau, W. H. June 1. Garden frames; glazing.-Relates to rafters and cross-bars for hot-bed frames. A zinc-coated metal casing a, open on one side and having bentin edges e, is filled with a well-known wood subatitute or other cement-like material and has a strengthening-core f of wood or iron tubing inserted. The glass c rests on a surface b ; the groove d for packing may be omitted.
Patent GB-190615108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mangling Machines.
Inventor: SYMONDS HAROLD
Filed: 1906-07-03
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 15,108. Symonds, H. July 3. Mangling - machines.-Box mangles are formed with several rollers, each of which may be enwrapped in any quantity of clothes, and with means for lifting the box. The bearings g of the roller spindles at one end are supported by coil springs i in pedestals h hinged to a cross-bearer B. The pedestals are fastened together by a bar having a handle m, by which they may be turned down to allow the hollow rollers to be slipped over or removed from the spindles. Screws k fixed to the bearings g pass through slots in the pedestals and prevent the bearings from turning. At the other end, the blocks s in which the bearings p slide are slotted and provided with recessed straps r, so that the springs i force the roller spindles up against these slots and straps and hold them horizontal when the box E is lifted. For this purpose, bowls G and inclines F are provided on the box E and the top bar of the frame. Normally the bowls are held outside the inclines by wedges K, L which act on the ends of their spindles; but when these wedges are thrust out of the way by turning the lever P, springs S on the spindles force in the bowls, so that on the movement of the box the bowls run up the inclines. In modified forms, the rollers are lowered in place of raising the box. The rollers may be carried on the box using a bottom bed which may be heated ; they may be fixed on their spindles, and both bearings may be hinged or pivotally supported. According to the Provisional Specification, in the form of apparatus in which the rollers are connected to the box, the bearings may be raised against the action of the springs by rods at each side connected by bridgepieces, and the spindles may be directed beneath the bearings by slanting plates at each side. The rollers and weighted box may be heated.
Patent GB-190617347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of a Partially Coked Fuel.
Inventor: PARKER THOMAS
Filed: 1906-08-01
Granted: 1907-11-01
Abstract: 17,347. Parker, T. Aug. 1. Gas manufacture, processes for; tar.-In the process described in Specification No. 14,365, A.D. 1906, for the partial destructive distillation of coal to obtain a smokeless partly coked fuel, the heat is applied gradually and slowly. Illuminating-gas and by-products, such as tar and ammonia, are obtained. Steam, superheated or at normal temperature and pressure, may be used for cooling the fuel when the distillation is complete.
Patent GB-190624925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Coin Freed Attachments for Billiard Tables and the like.
Inventor: HEPTON FRANK
Filed: 1906-11-06
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 24,925. Hepton, F. Nov. 6. Hiring billiard tables &c., coin action. -The apparatus described in Specification No. 4046, A.D. 1904, is adapted to pass coins of slightly varying size by forming the coin lever in two parts H, H', hinged together and limited by lugs J to move in horizontal planes, the two parts being adjustable relatively to one another by means of screws h<4>, h<5>. The inserted coin passes down the shoot C and falls on the inclined portion H<3> of the arm H', turning the latter outward and consequently the arm H inward against the action of the adjustable spring O, thereby withdrawing the bevelled projection H<2> from the path of the adjustable stop N on the star-wheel D, and allowing the balls to turn the latter and pass by way of the shoot F to the operator. The operation of the star-wheel by each ball is limited by the engagement of a projection P, formed on every tooth except the first, with a notch Q in a pivoted detent R. Fraud, preventing.-A pivoted lever S with serrated edge S<1> is adapted to cut a string &c. suspending a coin. Registers.-A wheel turning with the wheel D indicates, through an aperture in the casing, the number of times the balls pass the star-wheel.
Patent GB-190625408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & relating to Hypodermic Syringes
Filed: 1906-11-10
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 25,408. Allen & Hanburys, and Lewis, H. Nov. 10. Syringes. -A hypodermic syringe comprises an outer casing, within which fits a hollow plunger b lined with glass or similar material c<1> and closed by a plug d and screw-cap e, forming a receptacle for a number of needles. An antiseptic may be enclosed with the needles. A light spring f, encircling the plunger, serves as a buffer between the head b<2> of the latter and the cap of the outer casing, when the plunger is drawn out.
Patent GB-190626186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Auxiliary Rims or Wheels for Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: DAVIES THOMAS MORRIS
Filed: 1906-11-19
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 26,186. Davies, T. M., and Davies, W. Nov. 19. Felloes or rims.-Relates to means for preventing creeping of auxiliary rims which are fitted at the side of the ordinary wheels, as described in Specification No. 3887, A.D. 1904. Interengaging stops, brackets, &c. 6, 7, Fig. 3, may be arranged on the spare rim a and fixed rim 8, respectively ; or adjustable leather &c. straps 3, Fig. 1, carried by brackets 2 on the spare rim a are passed round the spokes 5.
Patent GB-190626310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Material for use in the Construction of Boot Soles and Analogous Articles.
Inventor: BEEBE CHARLES CURTIS
Filed: 1906-11-20
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 26,310. Lake, H. H., [Beebe, C. C.]. Nov. 20. Soles; heels; moulding.-A material for making soles and heels consists of an number of layers a, Fig. 2, of canvas, cotton duck, or sheeting, each layer being permeated with rubber compound, cement, friction, or other material which can be hardened by vulcanizing, while the edges of the layers are covered with a thick finishing film b of rubber &c. This rubber may extend above the tread portion, as at b<2> in the heel shown in Fig. 2. If the fabric does not contain uncured rubber, the surface of the layers is roughened and treated with cement &c. To produce the tread in the form, for example, of a heel, the layers a, previously permeated with rubber and cut to shape, are assembled in a mould A which contains a small amount of rubber c; the latter may, however, be applied to the layers a. The mould cover A<2> is then forced down to cause the rubber to flow round the edges of the layers ; finally, the rubber is vulcanized while the pressure is maintained.
Patent GB-190627303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gearing for Electric Motors.
Filed: 1906-11-30
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 27,303. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 30. Frames; motors, gearing for.-An ordinary standard motor is converted into a back-geared motor by introducing an intermediate frame 3, Fig. 3, between the motor 1 and the base 2, Fig. 1 ; this frame is fitted with arms 4 connected by a web 5, and carries a tubular journal box 7 in bearings 6. The journal box carries the shaft 12, Fig. 5, of the low-speed pulley, and is furnished with a drain cock 11 and oil holes 10, and can be turned in the bearings 6 and locked in any desired position by set-screws 9, so that the drain cock and oil holes may always be situated at the bottom and top of the journal box respectively of the position in which the motor is fixed. One end of the shaft 12 carries the belt pulley 14 and the other carries the low-speed gear-wheel, or chain sprocket as the case may be. The bolt 25 and dowel pin 26 serve to secure the machine to its base ; the screw 29 serves for adjusting the position of the motor ; means may be provided for adjusting the tension of the chain belt if sprockets are used in the reduction gearing.
Patent GB-190627421-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electrical Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: REYNOLDS ALLEYNE
Filed: 1906-12-01
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 27,421. Reynolds, A. Dec. 1. Heating by electricity.-In electric transformers arranged for heating, in which the heat is due solely to the iron and copper losses in the shortcircuited secondary and in the core, the heat is radiated from special surfaces adapted to convey heat directly from the secondary or core. In the form of the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the primary coil a wound on an insulated spool b encircles an iron core c. A cast-iron ring d having radiating wings d', which also serve as feet for the apparatus, surrounds the primary, and may either itself serve as the secondary circuit, or the wings d<1> may be circumferentially slotted to receive a closed band or bands of copper. In a modification, Fig. 3, the transformer core c has a two-path magnetic circuit, and the secondary consists of a double cylinder of magnetic material d, d connected by webs, which also serve as radiating gills, radiating feet d<1> being formed on the outer cylinder. The arrangement of the primary and secondary coils may be modified, and several radiators may be connected together.
Patent GB-190627749-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Separating the Members of Metallic Structures.
Inventor: LILLICRAP CHARLES
Filed: 1906-12-06
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 27,749. Lillicrap, C. Dec. 6. Heating by electricity.-In apparatus for separating metallic structures by melting out rivets or fusing the parts from each other by means of an electric arc, the carbon J, Fig. 1, is carried at the end of an arm D mounted by a universal joint C on a carriage A provided with rubber tyred wheels B, the joint being insulated from the carriage by vulcanite &c. The arm D carries at one end a forked piece E engaged by a milled nut e<1> on a screw c' by means of which the carbon is quickly adjusted in height. In a modification, Fig. 5, the arm D is separated from the carbon by an insulator M and is hinged to an arm c<5> rotatably mounted on an insulating-standard N. Adjustment is obtained by a screw K provided with a suitable rocking nut k<2> and engaging a lug on a side bracket
Patent GB-190703988-A (GB)
Title: Improved Shaded Lamp for all kinds of Lighting.
Inventor: FISCHER FRANZ
Filed: 1907-02-18
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 3988. Fischer, F. Feb. 18. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Reflectors ; shades.- A lamp has an inverted translucent shade c which throws the light upwards to a reflector f, whence it is directed through an annular opening x between the top of the shade and the bottom of the r e - flector. The top of the shade, the bottom of the reflector, and the top of the glowing body, such as an incandescent mantle h, are all substantially at the same level. The lamp arms a are drawn inwards under the shade.
Patent GB-190706695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Strengthening the Ends of Planks used for Scaffolding and Building and other purposes.
Inventor: BENNETT REUBEN
Filed: 1907-03-20
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 6695. Bennett, R., [trading as Bennett & Co., A.]. March 20 Scaffolding and staging. - Scaffold planks are strengthened at their ends to prevent them from splitting by metal plates a, which are inserted in saw-cuts or grooves formed in the ends and are secured in place by means of screws d or other suitable fastening-devices.
Patent GB-190709576-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Apparatus for Starting Electromotors and Regulating their Action.
Inventor: THURSFIELD FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-04-24
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 9576. Thursfield, F. April 24. Motors, controlling.-Relates to starting and controlling motors by an electric arc, which replaces the usual step-by-step controller. The terminals 50, 51, 52, Fig. II, are connected respectively to the supply main, shunt coil, and armature of the motor, the other shunt and armature coils of which are joined to the other supply main. The upper arc electrode 20 is carried by an extension 23 of the core of a solenoid 26, which has low and high resistance coils connected as shown at 28 and 27 to the terminals and a coupled two-way switch 42. The core carries a sleeve 33, shown in detail in Fig. III, on which is mounted an insulated bridging-bar 37 contacting with blocks 38, 39 and so short-circuiting the arc when the core is at its lowest position. The sleeve also carries spriogpressed pawls 34, which grip the carbon-holder 33 except when raised by a fixed ring 35 when the core is at its lowest position, as shown. The switch is shown in the ' off' position. In the first ' on ' position, the contacts 43, 45 and 46, 48 are respectively connected, so that the circuit from the main at 50 is completed through the bridge 37 and carbons in parallel, thick coil 28, contact 46, thin coil 27, terminal 52, and motor armature. The core and carbon 20 are raised and a long small-current are established. In the second position, contacts 43, 45 and 47, 48 are connected, so that the armature circuit is completed through terminal 50, the arc, thick coil 2R, contacts 48, 47, and terminal 52, and at the same time the motor shunt circuit is completed through terminal 51, contacts 45, 43, thin coil 27, terminal 52, and armature. In the third or running position, contacts 44, 45 are joined, thereby giving full pressure on the shunt coil with the winding 27 cut out, the armature continuing to take current through the arc. As the machine speeds up, the volts on the arc decrease with the increasing back volts of the motor until at full speed the carbons fall together and are short-circuited by the bar 37. An overload on the motor causes the increased solenoid current to raise the top carbon and so insert the arc in the circuit automatically. Specifications No. 14,647, A.D. 1892, and No. 7548, A.D. 1895, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Regulating &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-190713540-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Handle for Spades Shovels Forks, Picks and the like
Inventor: JONES JOHN WILKINSON
Filed: 1907-06-12
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 13,540. Jones, J. W., and Owens, W. June 12. Handles.-The shaft 1 and the casp or crutch 4 of a spade, shovel, fork, pick, &c. are constructed of weldless metal tubing. The casp 4 is connected to the shaft 1 by a loop 3 in which it is brazed, or by a metal strap 7 of smaller diameter which encircles the ends of the casp and the top of the shaft. A reinforcement 5 of usual construction is provided at the junction of the loop and shaft or strap and shaft.