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Patent GB-190705042-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Vehicle Wheel
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1907-03-02
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 5042. Willis, P. R. J., [W³rth, 11. W.]. March 2. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Hubs; felloes or rims.-A vehicle wheel is described in which felloe sections are held in position by spokes, an expansible hub being employed to force the spokes against the felloe sections. An externally-screwed sleeve 3, Fig. 2, with a flange 4, is fitted over the axle, and carries an internallyscrewed conical piece 5, the tapered end of which takes under the hub, which consists of a screwed ring 6 with radially-movable, flexible arms, provided with flanges 8 forming sockets for the ends of the spokes. The hub casing consists of a conical member 10, Fig. 3, with a flange 12, which is formed with radial recesses 13 in line with holes 14, and carries hookel projections which engage with recessed projections 16 on the inner periphery of a tubular member 15, continuous interlocking being secured by the action of a rubber washer 23. The felloe is made in sections with tongues and grooves, and is expanded to fit the grooved inner periphery of the rim tightly.
Patent GB-190708858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotating Engines
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1907-04-16
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 8858. Haddan, H. J., [Stratton Rotating Engine Co.]. April 16. Revolving-cylinder type of engines and pumps. Radial cylinders formed in a rotary frame contain reciprocating pistons, the rotation of the engine being effected by the pressure of rollers carried by the pistons on fixed cams. The invention is also applicable as a pump. Transverse sections of a stationary engine are shown in Figs. 2, 5, and 6, and a longitudinal elevation, partly in section, is shown in Fig. 4. A rotary framework 13 is secured to a hollow shaft 12 running in bearings 9 carried by supporting - standards 8. The rotary hollow shaft 12 embraces a hollow distributing shaft or valve 53, normally non-revoluble. Cylinders 21 are formed in the frame 13, and contain reciprocating pistons 22 having outwardly projecting piston-rods 23. At the outer ends of the latter are cross-heads 24 connected in diametric pairs by rods 32. Each end of each cross-head 24 carries a curved arm 25. Between each pair of arms 25 is a slide 26 sliding on a guide-rod 27 of square section. The slides and guide-rods are made so as to be readily detachable. Each pair of arms 25 also carries a spindle 36 on which are mounted two antifriction rollers 37 which travel on two fixed cams 11 arranged on opposite sides of the shaft. The cams are so formed that at each end of the stroke each piston ceases to move radially for a short time-that is, a sudden reversal is avoided. The pressure of the rollers on the fixed cams causes the fame work 13 and cylinders to revolve. The motive fluid is admitted to the engine by one end 540 of the central shaft or valve 53, Figs. 6 and 7, which is formed with one end 540 of small bore and the other end 54, through which the motive fluid is exhausted, of large bore, the two parts being divided by a diagonal partition 64. Ports in the valve 53 intermittently register with ports communicating with the engine cylinders. According to the position of the distributing-valve the direction and speed of the engine is regulated, or, as in the position shown in Fig. 6, the engine may be stopped. The position of the valve is set by a lever 62, Fig. 2, which operates a segmental gear 61 coacting with a gear-wheel 60 secured to the valve 53. The trunnion or shaft 12 is formed with wings 16, Fig. 14, which engage similarly-shaped recesses in the cylinder-carrying frame. It is screw-threaded as shown at 17, and carries a collar, threaded both internally and externally, which also engages a threaded recess in the frame 13. The engine cover comprises a cylindrical part 40, Fig. 4, secured to lugs 6 on the frame 13. Side plates 43 are removably attached to the part 40, preferably by bayonet-joints, and are provided with spring snap-catches. The application of the engine to a vehicle wheel is shown in Fig. 1, in which the engine is mounted upon the framework 1 of the vehicle, and is secured to the lugs 5 carried by the felloe 3 of the wheel.
Patent GB-190709090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valises, Dressing Cases and the like Convertible into Dressing or other Tables.
Inventor: GOLDIN HORACE
Filed: 1907-04-19
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 9090. Goldin, H. April 19. Dressing-cases &c.-Valises, dressing-cases, and the like, which are convertible into dressing or other tables, are provided with an adjustable sliding frame D, Fig. 6, secured to the case by clips d<1>, the said frame holding the partitions C in position and also the sockets A for the folding legs B, Fig. 3, which are of angular section. The legs are retained in their extended position by suitable spring devices; In a modification, the legs are of different form, and when folded lie against the bottom of the case. Fig. 13 shows a flexible shelf K of silk or light material provided with a spring clip M for attachment to one of the legs.
Patent GB-190713166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Burning Furnaces.
Inventor: MASON THOMAS CHARLES
Filed: 1907-06-06
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 13,166. Mason, T. C. June 6. Liquid-fuel furnaces; air, supplying.-Air for combustion in an oil-burning furnace is heated in passages at the sides and front of the combustion chamber before delivery thereto through a contracted passage. In the boiler furnace shown in Fig. 1, air passes from the chamber A through openings E to passages F, Figs. 4 and 5, leading to the spaces beneath the arch H, and thence through the transverse passage with the contracted outlet K to beneath the burner in the combustion chamber I. The burner D is supplied with oil and steam in regulable quantities through valves P and Q respectively.
Patent GB-190713717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Disintegrating and Partially Separating Tough, Fibrous, Hard, Mixed or Crystalline Materials.
Inventor: PENTHER HERMANN
Filed: 1907-06-13
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 13,717. Penther, H. June 13. Mills and apparatus.-Relates to modifications of the disintegrating- apparatus described in Specification No. 4002, A.D. 1906, for separating caoutchouc from fibrous materials combined therewith. The machine is now run at a high speed and used for tearing up ebonite, asbestos, linoleum, cork, bark, fibres, felt, wood, horn, hoofs, leather, chemicals, and minerals. The cutting-bars are adjustable so that they can be sharpened without increasing the width between the bars a in the lower casing or altering the cutting-angle. The ends of the bars are shaped so as to form a solid ring, and the backs of the bars a of the lower casing are cut out between their ends so as to leave spaces for the comminuted material to pass through. The upper bars b are parallelograms in section, and either of the two acute corners may be used as cutting-edges. The bars rest against end disks c, and at the centre of the top and bottom casings of bars two bars d are placed so as to leave a space between them to receive a wedge-shaped bar e, which is driven up as the bars are sharpened. The revolving arms.f are fitted with blades g adjustable radially in dovetail grooves in the arms. Six arms f are preferably employed, two having a central path and two working in each side path.
Patent GB-190714381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gully Traps
Inventor: POWELL DANIEL EVANS
Filed: 1907-06-21
Granted: 1908-04-16
Abstract: 14,381. Powell, D. E., and Smith, A. J. June 21. Gully traps.-A plate d is provided at the top of the out-go adapted to fit under shoulders e and to be cemented in all round the top of the out-go. The plate may be fitted with a central man-hole cover. The grid g is pivoted in claws f formed on the plate and is locked by a catch h. The gully is of the general type described in Specification No. 19,288, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190715983-A (GB)
Title: Improved Controlling-device for Fare-indicators.
Inventor: JENSEN CHRISTIAN ALBERT
Filed: 1907-07-11
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 15,983. Jensen, C. A., [D³nh÷lter & Sch÷lzel]. July 11. Fares, registering. - In taxameters provided with controlling-disks showing the total distance covered by the vehicle and the total distance covered while engaged, the two disks are in frictional engagement. A ring disk c showing the total mileage is secured to a toothed wheel e, driven from the taxameter through a wheel n, and loosely mounted on a hub f. A disk d showing the distance run while engaged is arranged within the disk c and is carried by the hub f, which is loosely mounted on a stud b secured to the taxameter framing. A ratchet-wheel g, secured to the hub f by a screw, is engaged by a pawl i actuated by the operating-slide o. When the taxameter is in gear, the wheel g is free to rotate with the wheel e; but when the vehicle is disengaged, the wheel g is locked and only the disk c is operated.
Patent GB-190718118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Distillation of Carbonaceous Substances.
Inventor: PARKER THOMAS
Filed: 1907-08-09
Granted: 1908-10-09
Abstract: 18,118. Parker, T. Aug. 9. Retorts for the destructive distillation of coal at a low temperature by the process described in Specification No. 14,365, A.D. 1906, are constructed with an internal diameter of from 4 to 6 inches.
Patent GB-190720608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches
Inventor: SLY WILLIAM WESLEY
Filed: 1907-09-16
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 20,608. Sly, W. W. Sept. 16. Clutches.-Relates to friction clutches in which rotatable slotted jaws are employed to grip flanges passing through the slots in the jaws. A disk 10 secured to the shaft 11 is provided with heavy bearings 17 in which bear slotted jaws 6 on operating levers 12. Secured to the levers 12 by springs 14 are shoes 8, which are adjusted by screws 9 and bear on a conical operating-sleeve 18. When the sleeve 18 is moved inwards, the levers 12 are rotated so that the jaws 6 grip a flange 22 of a disk 19 secured to the pulley 23.
Patent GB-190722599-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dog Collar
Inventor: PARNALL SYDNEY FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-10-14
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 22,599. Parnall, S. F. Oct. 14. Coupling-links.- A chain forming a dog collar is fastened by a flat metal plate A one end a of which is turned down on to the end link of the chain B. The other end a<1> of the metal plate is bent over to form a clasp, which engages with the links of the chain and, if desired, can be pressed down so as to render the collar undetachable. The metal plate will serve as a name-plate.
Patent GB-190722647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ammunition Wagons
Filed: 1907-10-14
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 22,647. Rheinische Metallwaaren und Maschinenfabrik. Nov. 30, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Field carriages.-Relates to non-tipping ammunition wagons in which the shells are disposed horizontally, and consists in extending the box below the middle line of the axle-tree, either by passing the axle through the box a, as shown in Fig. 1, or by mounting the box a upon a central bent portion e of the axle, as shown in Fig. 3, or by providing flanges &c. on the sides of the box to carry the bearings for the wheel axles, the central portion of the axle being then dispensed with. The doors b act as side shields when open, the seat back c acts as a front shield, and a lower hinged shield d is also provided. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the beam g is connected by a shell k to the axle, and is provided with a draw-hook h and a bolt l for fixing the pole i, the pole being contained within the hollow beam g when not in use. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the beam g is of rectangular section, is fixed to the box a, and is open at the rear end to receive accessories. The pole i is pivoted at m to the beam g, and is secured to the hook h by means of a bolt n and screw nut, as shown in dotted lines, or by a spring union, when in use.
Patent GB-190722836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Locks
Inventor: BALLOD KARL OTTON
Filed: 1907-10-16
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 22,836. Ballod, K. O. Oct. 16. Locking-apparatus to prevent theft.-In a cycle lock of the kind described in Specification No. 21,868, A.D. 1904, wherein a lever pivoted to one fork member is adapted to pass between the wheel spokes and to be secured by a lock upon the other fork member, a bolt I upon the lock casing a, and a bolt upon the part H on which the lever is pivoted, screw into the ends r of the fork clips, so that when the lever is in its locked position the clips cannot be removed. The lock, shown more particularly in Figs. 1 and 3, has a spring-controlled pivoted part h, i recessed to receive projections l<2> upon tumblers l, so that upon insertion of a key c to engage the projections, the hooked ends l<1> are brought beneath recesses q and the part h, i is released to be swung back by the key. In this position, the swinging part is held by the nose p<1> of a trigger p engaging the inturned part of the casing. To render the lock operative, the lever f is turned up to pass into the opening d and to engage the trigger, whereupon the swinging part is released and turns under the action of its spring g<2> to bring the bolt k into engagement with the lever. A part o upon the swinging member is slotted to receive the end of the key.
Patent GB-190723654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Depression Control Gear for Ordnance
Inventor: PETCH ALBANY FRANCIS
Filed: 1907-10-26
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 23,654. Petch, A. F., and Duncan, F. Oct. 26. Mountings.-In hydraulic elevating-gear, means is provided for automatically elevating the gun during the training movements thereof to such an extent that the line of fire will, at all points on the training-arc, clear any objects that project above the zone of fire of the gun at maximum depression. The pipes T, S from the elevating-valve Q normally communicate with the elevation and depression pipes d, c of the elevating-ram D through passages a, b in a " depression control valve" U, which is held in its lowermost position by fluid pressure, from a pipe O, acting upon the upper end of the plunger V. The supply of fluid to the pipe O is controlled by a valve L, the stem K of which supports a floating lever H. The upper end of the lever is engaged at certain angles of depression by a bracket G on the gun, and the lower end through a link J engages with an horizontal cam-rail I upon a stationary part of the mounting. When the lever is engaged at both ends, as shown in Fig. 1, the valve L is drawn over against the tension of the spring M and opens the pipe O to the exhaust, permitting the valve U to be lifted by fluid pressure admitted at Z ; the passages a, bare thus respectively connected with a pressure-supply pipe e and an exhaust port f. The gun is then elevated automatically to such a point, determined by the shape of the cam-rail I, that the line of fire clears the obstruction. The spring M then reopens the valve L and admits pressure to the pipe 0 to restore the valve U to the normal position.
Patent GB-190727249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Cranes.
Inventor: HOLME EDWARD MORTON
Filed: 1907-12-10
Granted: 1909-01-11
Abstract: 27,249. Holme, E. M. Dec. 10. Motor control systems; switches. - A portable switchboard is provided by means of which electric reversible motors operating the control mechanism of a crane may be regulated. In an hydraulic crane, the valve operating lever 1, Fig. 1, of the hoisting- cylinder is connected to an endless chain 8 passing over a sheave 9 driven from an electromotor 12. Fig. 3 shows the arrangement of the circuits for controlling the motor 12 from the portable switchboard 20. Limit switches 15 are so arranged that when the lever 1 reaches the end of its stroke, current is cut off from the motor 12 and a brake operated by a coil 14 is applied thereto. This brake can also be applied to hold the lever 1 in any intermediate position, by moving the lever of the switch 20 into a position intermediate of the central and ' on' positions, the motor 12 being then cut out. A similar arrangement is provided for controlling the lever of the slueing cylinder. In the case of an electrically-actuated crane, the motors 112 operate the controllers 25, Fig. 4, of the hoisting and slueing motors. Each motor 112 drives, through worm gearing 11, a disk having projecting lugs 28 depending on each side of the controller lever 27 in such a manner that the disk can move a certain amount without actuating the controller lever 27, but, when the lever starts the barrel, contacts snap suddenly from one set of contacts to another. As the lever 27 moves from its central position, a switch 31 is set with a snap in the opposite direction by means of a lever 30. In connexion with the shafting 36 of the main hoisting and slueing motors, there are provided brakes operated by solenoids 114<x>, the cores 37 of which are connected by links 38 to levers 35 on the brake shafts. Fig. 6 shows the system of electrical connexions. When the lever 41 of the hoisting switch 20 is moved into either of the positions 3, circuit is made through the motors 112, resistance 44, and limit switch 115. At the same time, the main brake is removed by the coil 114<x>, and the brake of the motor 112 by the coil 114. When the lever 27 is fully thrown over, the switch 115 is opened and the circuit is broken. To restore the controller lever to the 'off' position, the lever 41 is moved to position 1, when the main brakes are applied by opening the circuit of the coil 114<x>, and the circuit is established through the motor 112 in the reverse direction through the switch 30. The resistance 44 being out of circuit, the lever 27 is quickly restored to the 'off' position, when the circuit is broken by the lever 27 at the switch 30. In order to throw the controller lever 27 only partly over, the switch 20 is moved first into position 3 and then into position 2, when the circuit of the motor 112 and brake coil 114 is broken and the lever 27 is stopped. The arrangement of the control circuits of the slueing-gear is similar, but the brake 114x is normally 'off,' and is applied, when desired, by pushes 42 on the slueing-switch 21.
Patent GB-190728029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Hand Hammers.
Inventor: TIERNEY JOHN WILBUR
Filed: 1907-12-19
Granted: 1908-12-21
Abstract: 28,029. Tierney, J. W., and Brackenbury, H. I. Dec. 19. Percussive hand tools.-In a pneumatic hammer, one end of the valve chamber is constantly open to the live-air supply 12 through a restricted passage 4. In the position shown in Fig. 1, live air passes from the supply passage 12, through a groove 8<1> in the valve 3, and through a passage 13 to return the piston 2, the rear cylinder space exhausting through a passage 6 and also through a passage 7, groove 8 in the valve, and passages 9, 11. Towards the end of the stroke the front cylinder space, and a passage 5 leading to the rear end of the valve chamber, are opened to exhaust through the passage 6, and compression in the rear cylinder space causes the valve 3 to move into the position shown in Fig. 2. Live air then passes from the supply passage 12 through a passage 3<11> to drive the piston forward, and also to hold the valve in position. The front cylinder space exhausts through the passage 6 and also through the passage 13, groove 8, and passages 9, 11. Towards the end of the stroke, the rear cylinder space opens to exhaust through the passage 6, and as the piston closes the egress passage 5, live air passing through the restricted passage 4 returns the valve. Where a long stroke is not required, the passage 7 may be omitted. The stroke of the piston may be increased by providing auxiliary exhaust passages.
Patent GB-190804712-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Soluble Compounds of Hexamethylene-tetramine and Mercuric Salts.
Inventor: BUSCH ALBERT
Filed: 1908-03-02
Granted: 1909-03-02
Abstract: 4712. Busch, A. March 2. Samples furnished under Section 2 of Patents &c. Act, 1907. Proteose, albumen, and casein compounds.-Solutions containing mercury in a form unprecipitable by the usual reagents are prepared by treatment of hexamethylenetetramine-mono- or di-mercurichloride with water-soluble albumenoids, such as an albumose, peptone, an alkali albuminate, or an alkali casein, in the presence of bromides or chlorides of alkali or alkaline-earth metals in solution, or of soap solutions. The resulting products are soluble in water. The composition of the parent hexamethylenetetramine - mercuri chloride varies with the solvent in which the product is produced, being C6H12N4, 2 HgCl2 if water is the solvent, and C6H12N4, HgCl2 if alcohol is the solvent. The dry mixture of mercury double salt and albuminous matter may be also kneaded with solid soap.
Patent GB-190809468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spool Changing Apparatus in Looms
Filed: 1908-05-01
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 9468. Spinnerei &. Weberei Steinen Akt.-Ges. Oct. 29, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Loom shuttles, changing bobbins and the like in, automatically.-The spool tubes 28, Fig. 8, are provided at their pointed ends with caps 29 round which the loose ends of weft are spun or coiled, the caps being removed by a blast of air from a duct or pipe 25 before being fed to the shuttle. When an indication is given by the weft fork or weft feeler, a shaft 14, Fig. 1, is rotated and an arm 16 is placed in position to be acted upon by a projection 18 on the lay, whereupon an ejector lever 20 is rocked and the lowest spool is fed into the shuttle, flaps 7, which support the two lowest shuttles and are connected by arms 8 to a shaft 9, being thrust aside. A leaf-spring 22, Fig. 8, on the ejector lever rotates a two-armed lever 23 provided with a forked gripper 24, which grips the next lowest spool and presses its wide end against the compressed - air supply pipe 25, the stop - cock thereof being opened by lever mechanism operated from the ejector lever. The cap is blown through an aperture into a vessel 31 provided with a channel having a slot 33 and forwardly projecting plate 32. A certain amount of thread necessary for threading the shuttle is laid upon the plate 32 ; the remainder is severed by the sharp edge of the slot, and is retained with the cap. A strap 11 passes around a roller 10 on a shaft 6, and is connected to a lever 13 on the shaft 14 and to a spring 12, so that when the shaft 14 is operated, the shaft 6 is rotated and supporting-devices 3, Figs. 1 and 10, are moved from the position shown in Fig. 10, in which the cam-parts 5 support the spools, to the position shown in Fig. 1, in which the arcs 36, 36<a>, Figs. 10 and 13, support the spools. The spools are thereby fed forwards one at a time, and an oblique projection 37 on the device 3 engages the collar of the spool tube, so that the spools are successively moved longitudinally into position to be gripped by the grippers. The lever 23, Fig. 8, is connected by a spring to the shaft 9, so that, on the return of the ejector 20, the flaps are returned to their supporting position.
Patent GB-190811159-A (GB)
Title: A Safety or Retaining Device for Scarf Pins, Hat Pins and the like.
Inventor: BRUCKMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1908-05-22
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 11,159. Bruckmann, A. May 22. Pins, dress.-In safety or retaining devices, for scarf-pins, hat-pins, &c. the gripping-members carried by a slide-piece working in a tapering casing consist, according to this invention, of rollers. Figs. 2, 3, and 4 show cross-sections of one form in which the slide-piece d is spring-controlled and carries two rollers e mounted in transverse slots h in the piece d. In a modification, one roller only is employed.