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Patent GB-190609822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Discharge Fittings of Water Closets.
Inventor: SHANKS JOHN
Filed: 1906-04-27
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 9822. Shanks, J. April 27. Ship closets.-To accelerate the discharge, a check valve B, such as is described in Specification No. 8637, A.D. 1897, is used in combination with a bulbous enlargement B' in the soil pipe such as is described in Specification No. 23,413, A.D. 1892.
Patent GB-190619681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Lever Brakes for Railway Wagons and other Vehicles with Four or more Wheels.
Inventor: MOORE JOHN CRAWFORD
Filed: 1906-09-04
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 19,681. Moore, J. C. Sept. 4. Brakes.-A railway-wagon brake is applied by toggles o connected by a link n to a block d, sliding vertically in guides c and actuated by a pinion j and rack l, the pinion together with a hand-lever h being mounted to rotate in a bearing in the block d. The brake is held on by the engagement of a headed stud or clip r on the lever h with a swinging rack v, and is held off by the engagement of the same stud with a hook s on the top of the rack. The apparatus is duplicated on the other side of the wagon, the pinions j and the swinging racks v on the two sides being connected by transverse shafts so that the brakes can be applied or released from either side. To adapt the brake for actuation from diagonally opposite corners of the wagon, the lever on one side is made to actuate the pinion through an additional pinion, and the swinging racks are connected by suitable coupling-bars.
Patent GB-190624548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Filters.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-11-02
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 24,548. Boult, A. J., [Goldman & Co., E.]. Nov. 2. Filters of similar filtering - units. - A filter of large capacity iscomposed of any suitable number of "collector-ele- " ments " and " dis- "tributor-ele- " ments" embedded in the filtering- medium. Fig. 1 shows a part view of the filter in vertical section. The casing A may be of any suitable construction, and is fitted with an inlet passage a and with an outlet a<1>, connected to a central conduit B<2> composed of sections b<3> telescoping with annular sections b<5>, b<6> to which the collector elements b<4> are secured. The collector elements consist of two disks b<15>, b<16>, separated near the centre by distance-pieces b<17>, secured to the sections b<5>, b<6>, and secured at the periphery to rings b<18>, b<20> soldered together. The rings b<5>, b<6>, b<18>, b<20> are all formed with recesses b<21>, b<22>, b<23>, which coact with similar opposing recesses b<31>, b<32>, b<9>, b<27> formed in rings attached to the distributor elements b, or in flanges on the sections b<3>of the central conduit B<2>, for the purpose of so compressing the filtering-medium between these rings as to prevent the passage of liquids except through the passages provided in the collector and distributor elements. The liquid enters the casing at a and passes to an annular space B' in communication with the distributor elements, each of which consists of a shallow pan b having a perforated corrugated bottom b<1> which rests upon a perforated plate b<25> laid upon the mass of filtering-medium below. The liquid after passing through the filtering-medium enters the space between the disks b<15>, b<16> and so passes to the conduit B<2> and outlet a.
Patent GB-190626446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Drying, Conditioning, Steaming and like Treatment of Wheat and other Grain or Cereals.
Inventor: LISTER ARTHUR JAMES
Filed: 1906-11-22
Granted: 1907-11-22
Abstract: 26,446. Lister, A. J. Nov. 22. Conveyers.-Relates to apparatus for drying, steaming, or conditioning wheat or other grain, hops. and the like. A casing a is divided into two portions by an horizontal partition d with an opening in which is a rotatable appliance o with a series of pockets, by which material can be passed from one portion of the casing to the other without allowing the gases in the two to intermingle. In each portion of the casing a is arranged a series of chains g passing over pulleys i and carrying perforated plates h pivoted so as to lie flat on the upper part of the chains g and hang down from the lower. The grain &c. is fed to the uppermost of the conveyers thus formed, and passes thence to the next, and so on, being thus exposed to hot or cold air, steam, or other gases, which are introduced by the conduits t and drawn out by the flues u.
Patent GB-190711405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Bottles or other Receptacles and in Stoppers or Covers for such Receptacles.
Inventor: MARLES HENRY
Filed: 1907-05-15
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 11,405. Marles, H. May 15. Stoppers, bail and bayonet-joint and like; washers; capsules and the like.-In a stopper which is pressed down on the mouth of the bottle by the engagement of inclines with a pivoted bail, the recesses b, Fig. 1, which receive the inturned ends of the bail g are made shallower at the point c, so as to facilitatethe removal of the stopper for cleaning &c. The neck of the bottle is recessed at h, Fig. 4, or provided with a projection to hold the stopper f while pouring &c. Where the neck is of metal, the ends of the bail may enter lugs r, Figs. 17 and 18, or metal thimbles s, Fig. 21. The stopper is sealed by a wire x, Fig. 23, passing through a hole w in one wing of the stopper and secured by a metal seal y. A ring 3, Fig. 24, of leather, cork, &c. seated in a recess in the stopper may be used instead of the usual sealing-disk.
Patent GB-190712472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Signalling and Stopping Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1907-05-29
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 12,472. Willis, P. R. J., [Beck, W. M., and Parker, C. T.]. May 29. Contacts, mechanical; stopping trains. -Track apparatus for interaction with moving trains is actuated by the movement of the switch points, and by means of known apparatus actuates signals on trains, applies the brakes, and cuts off the steam or electric current. A track contact-plate 20, Fig. 6, is mounted by cranks on transverse shafts 45, which are actuated against the action of a spring 58 by a rod 48 moved in conjunction with the switch points 53, 57 through bellcrank levers. A rod 52, Fig. 7, passes loosely through both rails 46, 53 and carries a nut 54 so that the rod 52 is only moved during the movement of the rail 53 towards the rail 46, and the track contact is then elevated into active position to engage the engine contact apparatus. At the points 57, Fig. 9, the nut on the rod 52 is placed on the opposite side of the rail 57, so that the track contact is elevated by the movement of the rail 57 away from the rail 46. The track contact is formed with a double incline 20, Fig. 4, which engages the brakeoperating apparatus, and also with a stiffening-rib 19 which engages the whistle signal apparatus on the engine. The rib 19 rotates a pivoted bellcrank lever 17, Fig. 1, on the engine and through wire connexions actuates the whistle 11. The brake &c. apparatus comprises a lever 21, Fig. 2, mounted on a pivot 22 and raised by contact with the raised track contact. A valve 31 is then lowered, and air from the train-pipe passes through the pipe 34 to the pipe 35 and into a cylinder 36, Fig. 3. The piston 37 is then moved, and by means of a slotted rod 39 actuates the regulator handle 40 to shut off steam ; or this movement may cut off the power supply on electric trains. When the piston 37 has fully moved over, the air escapes into the atmosphere through a pipe 41 and the brakes are applied. The slotted rod 39 permits the independent use of the regulator handle 40. The raised lever 21, Fig. 2, is maintained in its actuated position by a detent 26 engaging teeth on a rod 25 attached to the lever 21 and the driver can replace the apparatus in the normal position by a handle 30. A spring 42 then restores the valve 31 and the lever 21 to their normal position. A port 43 in the valve case, which is closed in the actuated position of the valve, equalizes the pressure on the faces in the normal position.
Patent GB-190714619-A (GB)
Title: Device for Suspending Canvas Cloths for Drying Purposes.
Inventor: PFINGSTMANN THEODOR
Filed: 1907-06-25
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 14,619. Pfingstmann, T. June. 25. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Drying fabrics.-Canvas cloths are dried by suspending them from pulleys 3 carried by an elevated H-iron beam 1, along which the pulleys may slide. The cloths are held by double hooks 5, which may be raised and lowered by means of ratchet winches 7 attached to the lower part of the supporting-frame 2.
Patent GB-190717278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Operating Means for Change Speed Gearing.
Inventor: ARNOLD THOMAS
Filed: 1907-07-29
Granted: 1908-07-29
Abstract: 17,278. Arnold, T., and Downing, S. July 29. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Levers.-In an operating - lever for changespeed gearing, two pawls k', k<2> engage with notches on a bracket l, the spacing of the notches permitting one catch only to be in engagement. The catches are pressed downwards by springs m<1>, m<2> and are operated by a lifter f, which is pressed by flat springs g<1>, g<2> so as to be under the engaged catch. According to the Provisional Specification, the catches may move along separate brackets ; and slots, teeth, notches, cams, or projections may be arranged on one bar of the bracket, the catches working alternately ; also the catch operator may work on inclined planes or in a slot pivoted and rocking thereon.
Patent GB-190723532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mountings for Portable Tanks.
Inventor: BATHOLOMEW JOHN BARTON
Filed: 1907-10-24
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 23,532. Bartholomew, J. B. Oct. 24. Tank carts and wagons; axles; shafts.-Portabletank mountings for use on rough roads are provided with attachments for additional horses and are constructed so that all external attachments, except the rear wheels, can be packed within the tank for shipment. The tank is preferably supported on angles 9, shorter than the tank-barrel and spaced apart by cross-members. These are connected at their rear ends to a trussed axle frame 10, depressed in the centre, and having boxed ends 11 for the spindles of a pair of large wheels 12 of broad gauge and tread. The tank is retained on the axle, which is placed as far forward as possible so as to take most of the weight, by a band 13 and braces 14. The front ends of the angles 9 are secured to a braced bolster 15, to which the tank is secured by a band 17 and tension rods 18. The front axle is short and sufficiently low to permit the front wheels to pass beneath the frames 9 when turned, and is built up of plates 20 and. box frames 21. Shafts shorter and narrower than the inside dimensions of the tank are provided for a single hoise, but rings for the attachment of extra horses are provided both on the shafts and on the axle tips. The frame, shafts, axles, front wheels, &c. may be packed in the tank, the rear end being removable for that purpose.
Patent GB-190724302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cell Armour Plating.
Inventor: HOCKE HANS HERMANN
Filed: 1907-11-02
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 24,302. Hocke, H. Nov. 2. Armour - plating; leaks, stopping.- Relates to cellular armour-plating in which the cells are filled with water. These cells contain bodies c, m, which serve to stop leakage through shot holes to which they are carried by the rush of water. Rubber wheels may be arranged on the bodies so that they may move freely to the holes. A second body n may be used with the body m and the air between them may be exhausted by burning phosphorus or otherwise. An inflated bag may be put in the shot hole l between the bodies m, n.
Patent GB-190725515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Warp Twisting-in Machines.
Inventor: HILLER GUSTAV
Filed: 1907-11-18
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 25,515. Hiller, G. Nov. 18. Loom warp threads, uniting.- In warp twisting-in machines, the warps are twisted together by friction d i s k s 4, 5, Figs. 1, 4, and 7, carried on inclined shafts 2, 3 so that the peripheries of the two disks touch e a c h other over a limited space only. The d i s k s are rotated rapidly in opposite directions from a shaft 17, Fig. 1, by suitable gearing, which includes spurwheels 63, 64, 62, Fig. 4. The shafts 2, 3 are carried by levers 9, 10 pivoted on a cam-reciprocated slide 12 guided in a plate 13, and the levers are provided with pins 30, which engage fixed guides 31 on a base-plate 14, when the slide is reciprocated to the left, so that the levers and friction disks are separated against the action of a spring 29. The warps are engaged by warp hooks 35, 36, Figs. 1 and 7, on levers 107, 108, which are carried by studs 37 on a three-armed lever 40, which is moved up and down by a cam 41 on the shaft 17. As the lever 40 rises, rollers on the levers 107, 108 engage guides 44, 45, which turn the warp hooks inwards, against the action of a spring 42, until the warp hooks nearly meet. The parts of the warps between the hooks 35, 36 and the clamp 32 meanwhile strike a bent wire 49, Fig. 4, and are guided into the recess 50, the warps which have been seized by the disks being twisted down to the clamps. One or more knives on the disks cut the tightened warps. The guiding-plate 13 is rocked slightly by cam mechanism so as to turn the friction disks to the right. A pivoted puller 51 is drawn rearwards by cam mechanism, and turns to the rear the right-hand warp-hook 36, Fig. 7, which is suitably mounted, thus releasing the right-hand warp 34 ; the latter thus receives an additional twist. At the same time, a curved projection 76, which normally supports the arm 77 of the guide 44 is withdrawn by suitable connexion with the puller 51, the arm 77 drops under spring action, and the guide 44 turns downwards and continues to engage the roller on the upper end of the lever 107. The left-hand warp-hook is subsequently turned to the left on the further descent of the three-armed lever 40. The twisted warp ends are placed along the warp 34 and coiled round it until released from the friction disks 4, 5 by the return of the slide 12. Stops 43 limit the motion of the levers 107, 108. In a modification, the driving-mechanism of the friction disks is such that the disks may be twisted in either direction, so that warps having a right or left hand twist may be united. The levers carrying the disks are separated by the action thereon of pins on a slide.
Patent GB-190809912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Making Up Bread for Distribution.
Inventor: HILL JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1908-05-07
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 9912. Hill, J. E. May 7. Drawings to Specification. Packing bread.-Bread or cake is wrapped in germ-proof paper, the ends or sides of the parcels being secured by labels.
Patent GB-190812486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vacuum Cleaners.
Inventor: HOFFMANN PAUL
Filed: 1908-06-10
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 12,486. Hoffmann, P. June 10. Vacuum cleaning-apparatus.-Relates to portable apparatus in which bellows are employed to produce the necessary suction. According to the present invention, the bellows are divided into two parts c, d by a partition t, carrying a rod g, which passes through the handle f and has a handle h at its end. Each compartment of the bellows has suction and pressure valves k, i, and the whole bellows is rendered air-tight from below by a wall m. At the bottom of the suction chamber o is a filtering-cloth p, held in a frame q, which itself is retained by the rim of the removable hood r. The upper end of the suction pipe s projects into the hood r and has a cap x arranged just above the mouth. The suction valves k are connected with the suction chamber o by means of pipes v, w, of which v may be arranged outside the casing so as to form a handle. The dust-free air passes away through the holes n. In a modification, shown in Fig. 3, a single-acting bellows c is used. A small piece of textile fabric z<1> is preferably arranged below the valve y<1> for preventing the passage of fine dust. The connexion u between the suction nozzle t and the pipe s is made of india-rubber or similar elastic material in order that the month of the nozzle may be properly applied to the surface to be cleaned.
Patent GB-190816647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rotary Engines.
Inventor: PARKER JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-08-07
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 16,647. Parker, J. W. Aug. 7. Air and gas engines.-A rotary gas-engine comprises two devices of the Roots' - blower type arranged side-by-side on the same shafts, one acting as compressor and the other as explosion engine. Fig. 3 shows the pistons 7, 7<1> in the explosion chamber, and also indicates, by dotted lines 6, 6<1>, the corresponding position of the similar pistons in the compression chamber. The shafts 8, 9 are geared together outside the casing. The explosion and compression chambers are separated by a wall 5, Fig. 5, in which channels 19, 19<1> are formed. Ports 18, 18<1> are formed in the pistons 7, 7<1>, and similar ports 17, 17<1> in the pistons 6, 6'. Explosive mixture is supplied to the compression chamber by pipes 16. The arrangement of the ports 17, 18 in their respective piston-drums is such that a charge is compressed in the space 14 and then passes by the passages 17, 18, 19, which register for a short time at the proper instant and so determine the cut-off, to the chamber 15, where it is exploded by a spark-plug 22. Half a revolution later another charge enters by the passages 17', 18<1>, 19<1> in the piston-drums on the shaft 9, and is exploded by a plug 23. Two explosions per revolution are obtained. Exhaust passages 20, 21 are provided. A water-jacket 24 may surround the engine and compressor. The drums may be cooled by water circulated in them, or by a spray of water from a jet in the exhaust passages. The pressure of the compressed air may, according to the Provisional Specification, be utilized to produce this jet.
Patent GB-190819019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Generators.
Inventor: SCHMIDT WILHELM
Filed: 1908-09-10
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 19,019. Schmidt, W. Sept. 10. Water-tube boilers.-In a coiled-tube boiler, the coils are maintained in their proper relative position by distance-pieces g arranged at intervals between the convolutions. The end convolution of a coil is secured by straps k to sliding pieces j, which are held in vertical slots arranged around the boiler casing, and the distance-pieces co-act with the tubes of the coil so that the whole is self-supporting. The distance-pieces are broadened at the parts bearing against the tubes. The end convolutions at alternate sliding-pieces are provided with distance-pieces having grooves g<1>, which, by engaging with the edges of the sliding pieces, prevent lateral distortion of the coils. The sliding pieces are held in position by keys m. A casing formed in segment and supported by a laterally-extending flange, is placed in the interior of the coils.
Patent GB-190820822-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Motor Vehicle Adapted for use as a Flying Machine Motor Boat and Sledge.
Inventor: SCHMID EUGEN
Filed: 1908-10-02
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 20,822. Schmid, E., and Bauer, H. Oct. 2, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, mounting and supporting. Comprises the mounting of the motor in an aerial machine which can also be used as a motor road vehicle, boat, or sledge. Fig. 5 shows an end elevation of the vehicle. The motor and screw propeller W are carried in a frame suspended in the vehicle by springs f, f disposed so as to obviate shocks in all directions.
Patent GB-190822936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Hinges.
Filed: 1908-10-28
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 22,936. Illidge & Son, S., and Guillemard, J. Oct. 28. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Making hinges ; casting.-The halves of hinges made from brass, iron, or gun-metal are cast together and simultaneously, the wire e being cast into the knuckles c of the piece a, and the knuckles d of the piece b being cast on a sleeve f which is adapted to rotate on the wire e. Cores are provided to separate the parts which require to move relatively to one another.
Patent GB-190823140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Coal Cutting Machines.
Filed: 1908-10-30
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 23,140. Anderson, Boyes, & Co., and Anderson, A. Oct.30. Undercutting &c.-Coal-cutting machines are provided with an attachment comprising one or more shovels adapted to dip into the debris and remove it from the neighbourhood of the cutting- tools, the shovels afterwards rising and making the return stroke at a higher level. Shovels A are carried on arms B depending from a connecting-rod C connected at one end to a crank-pin D on a driving-disk E and at the other end to the pin F of a crank G mounted on a fixed stud H. The crank. pins D, F are preferably further connected by means of arms I and a link J.
Patent GB-190826851-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Briquetting Ores.
Inventor: SCHUMACHER WILHELM
Filed: 1908-12-10
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 26,851. Schumacher, W. Dec. 10. Blast and cupola furnace charges.-Finely-divided ores, chimney dust, &c. are briquetted by admixture with finely ground iron carbonate ore or manganese spar and hydrate of lime or substances containing hydrate of lime, the mixture being treated with superheated or high-pressure steam, or heated, for example in flues, in the presence of water or steam to at least 100‹ C. The hydrate of lime and iron carbonate ore or manganese spar are added in proportions amounting to 5 per cent and 10 per cent respectively of the amount of ore to be briquetted, and during the briquetting become converted into calcium carbonate and hydrated ferrous or manganous oxide.
Patent GB-190827324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slam Locks, for Carriage and other Doors.
Inventor: ARON EUGEN
Filed: 1908-12-16
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 27,324. Aron, E. Dec. 16. Latches.-A door-fastening for motor-cars &c. consists of a spring latch 0 operated through a handle-follower G, and formed with two detent notches which are adapted to be engaged by a spring catch L. When the door is slammed, the latch is first pressed back and released from the catch, and is then shot forward by the spring E sufficiently strongly for the first notch to pass the detent-spring, which engages with the second notch. A locking-bolt J operated by a key and follower I may be fitted.
Patent GB-190827805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brakes for Motor Driven Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BRIGGS WILFRED
Filed: 1908-12-21
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 27,805. Briggs, W. Dec. 21. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to operating-mechanism for the brakes of automobile steering- wheels of the kind in which the braking-force is transmitted through the pivots of the axleends, and consists in providing a rod which is positively connected to the brake and to the operating-mechanism, and is guided in the line of the axle pivots by a bracket projecting u p - wards from the central part of the axle. The expanding brake - blocks are applied to the drum b by toggle links operated by a lever m, which is pivoted to a bracket n on the axle of the steering-wheel a. A pivoted operating-lever is connected by a short link t to a sliding rod r, which is guided in a bracket s mounted on the fixed axle, and moves in line with the axle - pivot. The rod is prevented from rotating by a feather key and carries at its lower end a loose collar q connected by links p to the brake lever m. The release of the brake is aided by a spring.