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Patent GB-190620088-A (GB)
Title: The Application to Banjoes of Means or Attachment for Enabling the same to be Rotated on End whilst being Played Upon.
Inventor: PIPER FRANK BAMBER
Filed: 1906-09-10
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 20,088. Piper, F. B. Sept. 10. Banjoes are provided with means enabling them to be rotated or tc stand on one end on a stage. The handle has an extension b, to which are bolted flanged plates c supporting the rotary device e, shown as a cycle pedal, the other end being fixed tc a plate d; the spindle is screwed into a pedestal f. In an alternative arrangement, a spike is provided on the end of the spindle or on the body of the banjo.
Patent GB-190623244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters fo Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: TORRENS JOHN ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-10-19
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 23,244. Torrens, J. A., and Joy, B. H. Oct. 19. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting and vaporizing in. Consists in a carburettor which is alone sufficient for dealing with petrol and the like, but if heavy oils are employed a special exhaustheated vaporizer is combined with it. Several spraying-nozzles are used, and non-return valves are placed in the fuel-supply pipe to prevent backward flow of the fuel. The supply pipe is vertical and leads straight from the supply tank, so that in . case of a leaky joint the fuel falls back into the tank, thus preventing flooding of the bilges where the engine is used to drive a motor-boat. The hot charge and cold-air supply are kept separate until just on the point of entering the cylinder. Air enters the inner chamber of the hood a, and is drawn past the nozzles c, c<1> which are regulated by cones d, past the throttle l and pipe k<1> to the inner chamber k of the vaporizer, which is heated by exhaust gases. These gases enter by the valve i<1> and leave by ports j. A roughened cone k<2> assists in breaking up the fuel. The charge leaves by the passage k<3> and enters the inlet valve chamber, through which passes the supplementary air-supply pipe o, Fig. 4. The amount of air flowing through this pipe is controlled by a disk valve operated by the regulator of the throttle l, which regulator may also operate a valve to control a supplementary air supply to the carburettor. The inlet valve m<1> is of the form shown in Fig. 4, and the hot charge and air impinge against its hot under surface just before entering the cylinder. When heavy oil is used, the carburettor may be connected to a petrol supply and hand-pumps may be employed to supply either of these fuels for starting purposes. The carburettor may also have a water supply nozzle to admit water with the charge to allow of a higher compression and prevent premature ignition. In multiple-cylinder engines, there may be two or more carburettors and vaporizers, but only one set of hand-pumps ; in this case, each carburettor has a stop valve of its own and each pump a foot valve.
Patent GB-190626150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Kilns for Burning and Calcining Lime, Cement, Chemicals and the like.
Inventor: RADLOWSKI CASIMIR VON
Filed: 1906-11-19
Granted: 1907-11-19
Abstract: 26,150. Radlowski, C. von. Nov. 19. Rotary kilns.- A kiln, using pulverulent fuel, petroleum residues, or generator or water gas, for burning and calcining lime, cement, chemicals, &c., consists of a preliminary-heating, a burning, and a cooling chamber, and is provided with means for constantly agitating the material. The preliminary heating and cooling chambers are divided into sections b<1>, b<2>, &c., n<1>, n<2>, &c. projecting into each other and so arranged that adjacent sections are rotated in opposite directions. For agitating the material, projections o, p, Figs. 3 and 4, are formed on the various sections ; the sectors b<5>, n<1> are lined with refractory material. The burning-chamber comprises two oppositely-rotating sections provided with concentric perforated pipes g', g<2> separated from the outer pipes by partitions h, so that the material falls through the perforations f into the cells i in the lower position of each section, and is discharged into the inner pipes g<1>, g<2> in the upper position. Air is forced in at m, drawing with it heated air from the cooling-chamber. The pulverulent fuel, petroleum residue, or gas forming the fuel is introduced at any suitable point.
Patent GB-190702221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sighting Apparatus for Guns.
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 2221. Soc. Anon. des Anciens Etablissements Hotchkiss et Cie. Feb. 16, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Sights.-In a rocking-bar sight, the sight-bar 1, Fig. 4, is elevated by a pinion 13 which gears with an arc 2 on the bar, carries the range pointer 14, and is extended forwardly as a quick-threaded sleeve 23. The pinion is actuated by the handle 31 through a screwed spindle 29 and nut 24, the latter being provided with a sleeve 25 having feathers 26, which slide in grooves 27 and permit the nut to slide but not rotate. Externally, the nut 24 is engaged by the threads of the pinion sleeve 23. The apparatus is locked in any position by a toothed plunger 32 in the handle 31, which engages with teeth on the ring 34 when the handle is released. In a modified construction, the pinion 13, pointer 14, and handle 31 are arranged as one part. The plunger 32 carries at its inner end a pinion which gears with two concentric racks fixed to the casing 8. When the handle is pulled outwards, the pinion is disengaged from both racks and the pinion 13 may be directly rotated by the handle 31. For effecting fine adjustments, the plunger pinion is geared with one of the fixed racks ; the sight is adjusted by rotating the knob of the handle, and consequently the plunger and pinion. When the pull on the handle is entirely relaxed,.the pinion gears with the two fixed racks and the apparatus is locked. The slide 4, carrying the rear-sight, is traversed in the guide 3, for lateral corrections, by a pinion 37 which is normally in gear with two fixed racks 41, 42 in the guide, being thus locked. When the knob 39 is pressed rearwards, the pinion is disengaged from the narrow rack 41, but remains in gear with the broader rack 42, so that the slide may be adjusted by rotating the pinion. An aperture-sight 43 is formed through the centre of the pinion 37, and a " hair-line 44 is provided in the fore-sight 5. The telescope 51, Fig. 6, is mounted in a carrier 50 sliding upon curved guides 49 on a supporting- piece 45 secured to the rear end of the sight-bar 1. The carrier 50 is engaged in front by horns upon the slide 4, so that it will follow the lateral movements of the rear-sight.
Patent GB-190702453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Trip Gear for Steam Pumping Engines.
Filed: 1907-01-31
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 2453. Hathorn, Davey, & Co., and Towler, J. A. Jan. 31. Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps.-Relates to an engine stop-gear used in connexion with the valve-gear of a directacting pumping-engine.
Patent GB-190703193-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or relating to Paper Bands for Cigars.
Inventor: HILL EDWARD JACOB
Filed: 1907-02-08
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 3193. Hill, E. J. Feb. 8. Cigars.-A thread a<3>, provided with a running noose a, encircles a cigar band as shown in Fig. 3, and serves to facilitate its severance. Fig. 1 shows a modified form of severing-thread.
Patent GB-190713990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machines for Sewing, Embroidering and Darning.
Inventor: CASTOLDI RODOLPHE CHARLES
Filed: 1907-06-17
Granted: 1908-06-17
Abstract: 13,990. Castoldi, R. C. June 17. Darning; ornamentol-sewing machines; feed.- Relates to univeisal feeding-devices which operate upon the underside of the work. The feed-dog is carried by an arm pivoted upon a sleeve which is capable of longitudinal and rotary movements in order to receive and transmit to the feed-dog the movement of the transformer plate 9, which is revolubly mounted in a carrier 19. In the construction shown in Fig. 3, the transformer 9 is moved to and fro upon the square end 10 of a shaft 11 by a lever 8, which is actuated by an inclined slot 4<1> as the sleeve 4 is reciprocated by the linkage 3, 5, 6. In one modification, the lever 8 is of bell-crank form and the horizontal arm is coupled to the sleeve 4, which is not slotted, by a link. The periphery of the transformer plate is spherical and fits in a spherical seating in the carrier 19. In the modification shown in Fig. 8, the vertical arm 8<1> of the bell-crank lever is of spherical form, embraces the shaft 11, and fits in a spherical recess in the carrier 19 so as to avoid the use of a separate transformer plate. The horizontal arm of the lever is hinged directly to the sleeve 4 by a pin 4<1> which passes through an elongated hole m the lever arm. Presser-feet.-The presser-foot is provided with a transparent centre-plate so that the work in the neighbourhood of the needle is always in view. Driving.-The machine shaft is driven through a simple friction clutch. The driving-pulley 34 is integral with a sleeve upon the shaft and is pressed towards the friction disk 32 on the shaft by means of a cotter rod 36.
Patent GB-190715017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Incandescence Lamps with Metal Filaments.
Inventor: KUZEL HANS
Filed: 1907-06-29
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 15,017. K³zel, H. June 29. Incandescent lamps. - The limbs of metal filaments of U- or V-shape are passed through supports c arranged at a distance from the axis of the lamp different from that of the junctions b with the supply wires. In use, the filaments assume various forms depending upon the position of the supports, but they do not sag into contact. Fig. 1 shows a lamp for use hanging vertically downwards, in which the filaments converge downwards. Fig. 5 shows a similar lamp with diverging filaments, after use. The supports c preferably are arranged near the middle of each limb of a filament, or nearer to the bight than this, and may be attached to a central stem or to the bulb. When the filaments are to be used in any position, additional supports are placed at the bights, one such arrangement being shown in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190716041-A (GB)
Title: Device for Holding Miners Lamps on Trucks.
Inventor: ZYDEK JULIUS
Filed: 1907-07-12
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 16,041. Zydek, J. July 12. Miners' lamps; lamp brackets. - A bracket for supporting miners' lamps in a raised position on trucks comprises a cup i to receive the lamp 9 and a fork 3, 4, which fits over the top of a wall 8 of a truck, and is clamped by a screw 6. The cup has a clamping - screw 10 to secure the lamp.
Patent GB-190717382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements for Automatically Operating Lift Doors or Gates
Inventor: BOTTERILL JOHN
Filed: 1907-07-30
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 17,382. Botterill, J. July 30. Lifts; shocks, preventing.-Vertically sliding lift doors formed in two halves connected together by ropes passing over pulleys are opened and closed automatically by catches on the cage engaging stops on the doors, the catches being mounted on rocking shafts operated by rollers engaging camgrooves formed in the lift well. Stops d<1>, d<2>, are formed on the inside of the doors a<1>, a<2> and may be mounted on springs. Guides g having camraces h<1>, h<2> are fitted to the corner guides. The rocking shafts k<1>, k<2> are carried on the top and from the bottom of the cage by brackets. Catches m<1>, m<2>, which engage with stops d', d<2> on the doors, are keyed to the shafts i<1>, i<2> which are rocked from and simultaneously with the shafts k<1>, k<2> by means of bevel-gear. The shafts k<1>, k<2> have arms n<1>, n<2> carrying runners o', o<2> which engage with separate cam races h<1>, h<2>, so that the catches m<1>, m<2> come into engagement at different times and a short pause is allowed between the engagement of the one and the disengagement of the other. When the cage is approaching a door-opening in the well, say ascending, the catch on the top of the cage lifts the top half of the door, and allows the lower half to drop by its own weight. On further ascending, the top catch is disengaged and the lower catch engages with the stop on the lower half of the door, thus closing the door. Immediately the two halves come together, the bottom catch becomes disengaged. Fig. 8 shows means for keeping the runners o' pressed against the grooves, or withdrawn clear therefrom and allowing the cage to pass any floor without operating the gates, the lever s being adapted to operate two sliding catches m<1>, m'. To obviate the use of two hand-levers, one vertical cam shaft w having a handle s operates both top and bottom catches as shown in Fig. 9. With this device, the upper half of the door is made heavier than the lower half, so that the doors close automatically whenever the shaft w is rotated into the withdrawing position. Doors may be arranged on both sides of the lift, and a spring lock fastens the two halves together when closed.
Patent GB-190722496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Drawers, Cabinets and the like.
Inventor: RESTALL JOHN FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-10-12
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 22,496. Restall, J. F. Oct. 12. Filing papers &c.-Relates to a drawer with a fall-down front part to render more accessible the contents of a filing-cabinet &c. to which the drawer is applied. The sides of the drawer are in sections cut-away as shown and hinged together at the top b. The drawer bottom c is secured to the rear side sections and back only, so that the drawer front a, when withdrawn, can fall to the level of the bottom as shown.
Patent GB-190722762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: LORRAIN JAMES GRIEVE
Filed: 1907-10-15
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 22,762. Lorraing J. G., [Dibbell, G. A.]. Oct. 15. Movable-abutment type with rotary abutments. Relates to the construction and valve-gearing of a simple or compound rotary steam - engine. In a casing A, B, C, of the form shown, revolve three drums 6, 7, 2 the drums 6, carrying vanes 5 adjustable by means of screws 48. The drum 2 is formed with a recess 4 which engages with the pistons 5 as they pass the point of contact of the drums. Packing-rings provided with adjusting-screws are placed between the drums and one end of the casing. Pinions 10, 11, 12 are attached to the shafts 8, 9, 3 of the drums so that they rotate at the same speed. Other drums working at low pressure in the casing A<2>, B<2>, C<2> may be fixed on the shafts 8, 9, 3. Steam is supplied through the ports 14, 14<a> and exhausted through the ports 15, 15<a>, or conversely, by means of the valve shown in Fig. 7. The steam enters by a pipe 25 and, when the valve is in the position shown, passes by a groove 32 in the top thereof to the pipe 42 and thence to the ports 15, 15<a>. From the ports 14, 14<a> it passes by the pipe 43, the passage 44 in the valve, and the pipe 45 to the low-pressure casing. Returning by the pipe 46, it passes by the gap 47 to the exhaust pipe 26. The engine can be reversed by turning the valve.
Patent GB-190725115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Generating and Distributing Electric Current.
Filed: 1907-11-12
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 25,115. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 12. Converting alternating and direct currents; distributing; switches.-In a direct-current distribution system, fed from a varia b le-speed alternating- current generator through a vapour rectifier, there is placed a storage battery from which the field of the generator is excited and the translating-devices fed when the generator is not running, while automatic means controlled by current from the generator is provided for starting the rectifier. The variable - speed generator 1, connected to the anodes 9, 10 through the coils 13,14 and switches 16,17, varies the voltage supplied to the rectifier. An adjustable reactance 18 may also be placed in one of the leads. The directcurrent mains 5, 6 are connected to the cathode 12 of the rectifier, and to the middle point 15 of the reactances 13, 14, in the usual way, while a battery 7 is placed across them to feed the translating - devices when the generator 1 is not running. To start the rectifier, it is mounted upon a pivoted spring-retracted frame 19 provided with a lever 20 connected to the core 22 of a solenoid 21. When the generator 1 is at rest or its speed has been abnormally reduced, the coil 21 and the starting-anode 11 are connected to the outer end of the reactance 14, or to the supply line from the generator through the resistance 30, while the cathode 12 is connected to the starting- resistance 23 through the winding 24. When the voltage of the generator rises sufficiently, the coils 21, 24 are energized, the former tilting the rectifier and thereby causing the mercury to bridge the electrodes 12, 11. This operation short-circuits the coil 21, and the apparatus returns to its initial position, the starting-arc being produced. The current then flows through the rectifier, coil 24, and starting-resistance 23, causing the core 25 to bring the contact 28 into engagement with the fixed contacts, and, after the spring 29 has been compressed, to disengage the contacts 26, 27 from their fixed contacts. This operation disconnects the starting-resistance 23, and connects the rectifier with the directcurrent mains 5, 6. The field 2 of the generator may be controlled by a rheostat, while a lost-motion connexion is placed between the contacts 26,27 and the core 25.
Patent GB-190800159-A (GB)
Title: An Attachment for Ratchet Braces and the like to Render Them Self Feeding
Inventor: GROGONO WALTER
Filed: 1908-01-03
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 159. Grogono, W., and Ridewood, H. E. Jan. 3. Braces.-In a self-feeding ratchet brace, a stepped sleeve A is attached to the brace by screws at the bottom rim, and carries on the steps a, a<1> corresponding collars, one of which B<1> is shown. Secured in a hole in the collars is a spring-pressed pawl l, which engages, by means of a projecting portion, one of a series of radial holes b<1> in the sleeve A. In operation, on moving the brace handle s to the left, all the parts remain in engagement, and the drill cuts until a handle h attached to the collars encounters the drilling post k, whereupon feed occurs. When the rotation is reversed, the pawl is pulled out of engagement by a vertical arm attached to the brace handle, and the collars rotate on the sleeve.
Patent GB-190806463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Starting and Stopping Clockwork in Vulcanising Apparatus.
Inventor: FUHRMANN CARL FERDINAND
Filed: 1908-03-23
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 6463. Fuhrmann, C. F., [trading as Fuhrmann & Co.]. March 23. Stop - mechanism. -Relates to the starting and stopping of clock-work used in connexion with vulcanizing - apparatus. When the pressure in the apparatus reaches a certain amount, the hand g of the manometer a presses back the end of a lever f which is pivoted at d, thereby releasing the lower end of a spring-pressed lever k which carries a spring arm l pressing against the balance - wheel. A pin v on, the lever f then engages the end u of a lever q, and raises an arm r out of engagement with a notch s in the upper end of the lever k; the lever k is thus set free, so that under the influence of its spring m it quickly swings round, giving a slight rotary motion to the balance-wheel n through the arm l, thus ensuring starting. On the return of the hand g, a spring h, pressing the end o of the lever f, returns this lever to its original position and again brings the arm l into contact with the balance-wheel, thus stopping the clock. The lever r falls again into the notch s by its own weight.
Patent GB-190823193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electro Deposition of Metals.
Inventor: BRACHMANN JACQUES JOSEPH NAPOL
Filed: 1908-10-30
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 23,193. Brachmann, J. J. N. Oct. 30. Surfaces for, preparing.-Wood and other fibrous porous substances are prepared for electro-plating without a preliminary deposit of copper, by an improved cold process consisting of impregnating with a solution of mineral wax or cerosine and paraffin &c. in a suitable solvent, by steeping or injection. The surface is then grapbited and is then ready to receive the electro-deposit.
Patent GB-190824456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Speed Indicators or Recorders.
Inventor: LUCAS KEITH
Filed: 1908-11-13
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 24,456. Lucas, K. Nov. 13. Speed indicators.-Relates to recorders of the type in which one member is driven at a speed proportional to that to be measured and a second member, which moves for a constant time-interval, records the movement of the first member during that interval. A drum B<2> mounted on a fixed spindle B<1> is driven by gearing from the vehicle wheel &c. through a wheel on the drum. Loosely mounted on the shaft B' inside the drum is a timing-member C connected to the shaft by a spring C' and provided with a catch C<2> adapted to engage a projection B<6> carried by a wheel B<5> which is mounted on a sbaft B<4> in the drum and engages with a fixed wheel B<7>. The drum has formed upon it a raised screw B<8> upon which a paper strip may be depressed by a roller F<3> in contact with an inking-roller F<4> and carried in a rocking frame F. The strip G is drawn from a reel H over a roller H<2> by a reel H<3> both of which are actuated from the drum through a lever J secured to a rocking shaft J<1> bearing an arm J', a pawl J<3> engaging with a ratchet J<4> on the roller H<2>. A ratchet K<5> is driven by a pawl K<3> on a loose, spring-controlled arm K moved forward by a projection J<5> on the shaft engaging a pin K' upon the arm K. In operation the revolution of the drum causes the pin B<6> to move through an epicycloidal path as indicated in Fig. 5, and thus to carry the stop C<2> forward and finally release it in a position independent of the velocity of the drum Thus the return of the part C under the control of its spring is always effected in the same time. The position of the spiral B<8> is arranged so that it begins to pass under the roller F<3> just before the stop C<2> is released. An adjustable stop is provided on the part C to cause an arm to depress the frame carrying the inking-roller, thus marking the sheet to show the revolution of the drum. The strip may be provided with longitudinal lines to show speed, and the inking-roller may be revolved by a projection L, Fig. 3, striking a wheel L<1> thereon.
Patent GB-190828197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery or Apparatus for Forming or Making Bags.
Inventor: DAY JOB
Filed: 1908-01-30
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 28,197. Day, J., Day, W. H., Day, C. H., and Day, A. Jan. 30. Paper bags.-Relates to means for securing the ends of paper bags which have been formed on machines such as are described in Specifications No. 7731, A.D. 1902, Nos. 11,303 and 28,361, A.D. 1904, and No. 2112, A.D. 1908. A bag is formed on a former s, Fig. 2, and rotated into position 141, whereupon the bag is released and is removed by an ejector-plate 179, Fig. 4, into one of a series of pockets 1 ... 16 on an intermittently-rotated wheel 162. On the wheel are formed ratchet teeth 167 engaged by a pawl 168. A brake-wheel 171 enters recesses 175 to retain the wheel in a stationary position at the end of each step. The ejector-plate 179 is mounted to slide on rods 177, and is recessed at 180 to allow the passage of a former s. In the recess 180 is mounted a spring-plate 181 for pressing the underside of a bag and drawing it off the former. Stampers 182 and an ejector-plate 183 are fastened on the plate 179. The bag enters at pocket 1, and the bottom is pressed against a plate 166 at pockets 2, 3 by the stampers. After travelling round the wheel to allow the gum to dry, the bag is again stamped at pocket 15 and at pocket 16 is ejected by the plunger 183 through an opening in the plate 166.