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Patent GB-190625470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Supports.
Inventor: O'DONNELL JOHN PATRICK
Filed: 1906-11-12
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 25,470. O'Donnell, J. P., [Davis, B. W.]. Nov. 12. Springs.-The bodies of automobiles, carriages, railway cars, and other vehicles are supported upon a number of pneumatic cushions, connected to a pump for supplying them with compressed air, and to relief chambers, arrangements being provided whereby a free passage of air is allowed from the cushions to the relief chambers but only a restricted flow in the opposite direction. The cushions c<1>, which are secured to the underframe b and axle a, are connected by passages c<5> to relief chambers c<2> which are connected by pipes d and a valve e to a pump f operated by hand or by the driving-mechanism of the vehicle, the valve e having a rotary inner part e<1> which may be arranged to connect the cushions either separately or simultaneously to the pump, a pressure gauge f<1> being provided, if desired. A valve c<6>, shown in section in Fig. 9<a>, is placed in the flange c<5> and allows a free downward flow of air between its wings, the upward flow being only through a fine central bore. The cushions c<1> are protected by telescopic casings c', c<8>, which also serve to limit lateral vibrations, and the chambers c<2> may be enclosed by a metallic casing m<1>. The cushions and chambers consist of an outer layer of rubber, leather, or fabric and an inner lining of rubber, and may be used alone or in combination with ordinary metallic springs. In modifications, the cushions may be provided with only one or two relief chambers situated at the vehicle ends, or the tubing which connects the cushions to the pump may be flexible and serve as a relief chamber, the valve e being dispensed with in these cases. In another modification, the cushions are connected to their relief chambers by a fine passage, giving a restricted flow in both directions. In a further modification, a valve s, Fig. 12, allows a free passage of air from the cushions to the chamber c<2>, the restricted return flow through a tube m being adjusted by depressing the side of the tube by rotating a cam n operated by worm gearing.
Patent GB-190626942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Brushes.
Inventor: METZGER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1906-11-27
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 26,942. Metzger, F. Nov. 27. FLesh - brushes; bristles, fixing. -Relates to a friction brush for the human body, of the kind described in Specification No. 18,401, A.D. 1906. The separate wires 5, which are twisted to hold the bristles 4, are woven with silk thread, wool, cotton, or any other suitable material, whereby the bristles are more securely attached and are prevented from breaking off, and the appearance and elasticity of the brush are improved.
Patent GB-190627701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Soap Powder
Inventor: BACON WILLIAM NEHEMIAH
Filed: 1906-12-05
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 27,701. Bacon, W. N. Dec. 5. Soaps.-A soap powder consists of a mixture of soap and crystalline sodium monosilicate, such as that obtained by the process described in Specification No. 24,226, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Acids, alkalies, &c.]. Dried soap may be ground and mixed with the sodium monosilicate, or the latter may be added to melted soap and the whole dried and ground.
Patent GB-190629238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling the Doors of Railway Carriages.
Inventor: MASON JOHN
Filed: 1906-12-22
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 29,238. Mason, J. Dec. 22. Door-closing apparatus.-The doors A, Fig. 1, of a railway carriage are closed simultaneously by means of levers B pivoted on brackets c fixed along the side of the carriage. The lever B is provided with a pin or arm b extending into the path of the door, and is formed wlth teeth b<1> gearing with a rack d formed on a rod D extending the length of the carriage. A stop d<3> on the rod D engages with an auxiliary locking-catch F, and the door is opened by a spring when the lever B is rotated and the catch F is released. The door is fitted with the ordinary lock and catches. The rod D is provided at the end with a rack H gearing with a'pinion h which is rotated by a hand - wheel, or the ro ds may be connected throughout the train so that the doors of the train may be controlled from one end of the train. The feeth on the lever B and the rack d may be replaced by a slotted extension b', Fig. 5, which engages with a pin d<1> on the rod D. The doors may be operated automatically when the train enters or leaves a station by suitably-placed inclines L, L<1>, Figs. 11 and 12, which respectively engage with rollers k, k<1> which are connected with each other and the shaft h<1> of the pinion h by belts. Fig. 14 shows a modification in which the inclined levers M, M<1> are placed in the side of the platform and engage with rollers n, n<1> to rotate the pinion h in the proper direction. A finger-guard P, Fig. 10, is fitted over the hinges of the door.
Patent GB-190701074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway-ties.
Inventor: KAMINSKY JOHN FRANK
Filed: 1907-01-15
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 1074. Kaminsky, J. F. Sept. 25, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Sleepers.-Composite railway sleepers are made up of an outer sheet-iron casing a, a centrallydisposed block of concrete c, end concrete blocks d, and interposed wood blocks e to which the rails are spiked, the spikes passing through holes f, g in the metal casing. The overlapping edges b of the metal casing are riveted together, and indentations h in the casing serve to hold the; concrete blocks in position. Passages i are formed in the ends of the sleeper to facilitate handling.
Patent GB-190703386-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Arrangement for Connecting the Feet of Iron Bedsteads to the Yokes Holding the Castors.
Inventor: A PARDON
Filed: 1907-02-11
Abstract: 3386. Pardon, A., and BÚrendort, W., [trading as Soc. Pardon & Co.]. July 4, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Castors. - The yoke g, Fig. 3, holding the castor is connected to the foot of a metallic bedstead by means of a sleeve i, provided with an external shoulder k supporting the tubular foot a and also with a central passage m for the castor spindle, which is provided with a split head f bearing against the top of the sleeve i. The passage m allows any varnish & c. that may have entered the tube to drain away. The ornament b rests on the lower elge of the shoulder k. In a modification, the castor spindle is tubular.
Patent GB-190708658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Windows and Glazed Doors.
Inventor: JONES THOMAS
Filed: 1907-04-15
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 8658. Jones, T. April 15. Doors; windows. - Subdivided wooden frames d, strengthened and inlaid on one or both sides with metal and glazed with coloured or uncoloured glass, are detachably binged to sliding windows or glass doors, which are rabbeted to receive the subdivided frames. These ornamental frames are normally held parallel to the window, &c. by turn-buttons or fastenings m, and can be swung away from the window &c. on lift-off hinges. The hooks s normally guard the hinge parts from becoming disconnected, and when turned back allow the frames to be entirely removed.
Patent GB-190711639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ships' Steering Arrangements
Inventor: LIVINGSTON THOMAS LINTON
Filed: 1907-05-18
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 11,639. Livingston, T. L. May 18. Clutches.-In steering-gear which is operable by either of two motors connected to the steering- shaft by clutches, a cylinder is provided having a piston with its rod connected to the clutches, and adapted to engage either motor with the steering shaft. Steam is admitted to the cylinder b by the valve r which also controls the supply of steam to the steering-engines. The port m<1> allows steam to pass from the interior of the valve to the cylinder b, forcing the piston c to one end or the other and thus clutching in one of the motors. The steam then passes through one of the ports o, p to the starboard or port engine. The exhaust side of the piston is simultaneously placed in communication with the exhaust port n. A modified form of piston is shown in Fig. 3, being made in two portions c, c<1>, which fit the bore of the cylinder and one of which is recessed to pass through a rib b<3> in the cylinder. The surfaces of the piston and rib are machined to form steam-tight joints when pressed against each other. Small holes b<4> are drilled through the rib to prevent steam from being trapped on one side of it.
Patent GB-190713476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lamps of the Vapor Burning Type.
Inventor: PITNER MARION WILLIAMS
Filed: 1907-06-11
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 13,476. Pitner, M. W. June 11. Incandescent vapour lamps.-The vaporizer 44, Fig. 1, and the oil-feed pipe 35 of a cluster-burner lamp are heated by the burners, and the depending part 9 of each burner is externally tapered towards its upper end, a disk 12, Fig. 4, with parallel or angular slots being screwed into its outer end. The parts 9, Fig. 1, and the mixing-tube 17 are connected by a multiple-way connexion 6, a plug 4, and a sleeve coupling 2 with the pendent tube 1 supporting the lamp and enclosing the feed-pipe 52, and the pipes 52, 35 are connected by a union nut 56, Fig. 3, engaging behind a collar 55 and screwed on a tubular plug on the pipe 35. The globe holder 28, Fig. 1, is adjustably secured by a set-screw on a tube 26 carried by vertical arms 20, or a lateral projection 21<a>, Fig. 10, from the hollow spherical mixing-chamber 19, and the band 33 for supporting the upper end of the globe is connected by flanged hollow screw plugs 34 to air-supply tubes 25 radiating from the chamber 19. The oil-feed pipe 35 passes through the tube 26, and vaporization is prevented in it by fitting it with an inner pipe 36 surrounded by a layer 37 of asbestos or other insulator. A valve-box 38 is screwed into the oilfeed pipe 35, and the tapering end of a tubular screw plug 45 on the end of the vaporizer 44 is held in engagement with a tubular arm 41 on the valve-box by a ring 46 into which the plug 45 is screwed, the ring 46 being secured to the arm by a set-screw 48. The vaporizer 44 is arranged practically parallel to the tube 26, and a small fine plug 50 at its upper end fits loosely in a hole in the chamber 19. Each mantle is secured above a beading in the burner tube.
Patent GB-190717379-A (GB)
Title: Combined Mangle Washing Tank, and Table.
Inventor: MURDOCH LEWIS MALCOLM
Filed: 1907-07-30
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 17,379. Murdoch, L. M., and Dewhurst, R. July 30. Mangling and wringing machines; wash-tubs.-A kitchen table is fitted with a removable washing- tank b and a mangle. The mangle is loosely mounted on a rod a passing longitudinally through the table frame, and is held in operative position by resting on the side of the table frame. When the washing and mangling appliances are not required, the mangle is slid along the rod and allowed to swivel down into the tank as shown in dotted lines. The table top is in two parts which may serve as mangle boards when required.
Patent GB-190718858-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Holder for Bread, Meat, and other Substances requiring to be Cut or Sliced.
Inventor: BEER ALFRED ERNEST
Filed: 1907-08-21
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 18,858. Beer, A. E. Aug. 21. Bread cutters.-A holder for bread, meat, &c. while being out comprises a base a supporting a shield b, through which pass the perforated ends of a flexible metal band e which presses the material against the shield. The ends of a yoke g engage two of the perforations in the band e, and a screw i mounted in this yoke and pressing on a plate k on the shield serves to adjust the tension of the. band. Spikes m may be provided on the band, shield, or base. The shield may be adjustable in height, and has a handle c, by which it can be held securely during the cutting.
Patent GB-190723129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Brakes for Railway Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: SIMPSON CHARLES CHRISTOPHER WO
Filed: 1907-10-19
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 23,129. Simpson, C. C. W. Oct. 19. Brakes.-Relates to an eitherside brake operated by means of a wedge as described in Specification No. 8777, A.D. 1906, and so arranged that, while the pair of brake blocks can be put on by either of the brake handles, they can only be released again by moving the handle by wbich they had previously been put on. A depending iron plate A has angle-iron grooves B on each side between which slide wedges C, C<1>. Each wedge carries projecting lugs D, D', and the brake handle E on one side of the vehicle engages between the lugs of one of the wedges, while a crank-arm F on a rock-shaft G operated by the handle H on the other side of the vehicle engages between the lugs on the other wedge, The brake rods H<1> are forked at the ends I to pass on both sides of the plate A, and abut against the wedges C, C<1>, so that depression of the wedges C or C<1> by the handles E or H respectively applies the brakes. The plate A may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190724477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Catches for Cigarette Cases and any other Cases or Boxes requiring similar Locking Means.
Inventor: WOOD CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-11-05
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 24,477. Wood, C. A. Nov. 5. Fastenings, spring- catch. In spring- catch fastenings for cigarette and like cases and boxes, the spring C is made long, its ends passing round the sides of the case E and being secured thereto by staples D. The catch F and flange B are in one piece, with a recess into which the spring C is forced.
Patent GB-190802379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Axle-trucks or Under-carriages for Tramcars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: RHODES WALTER
Filed: 1908-02-03
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 2379. Rhodes, W. Feb. 3. Axle - trucks or undercarriages. - To increase the distance between the points of suspension of the axle-trucks of tramcars and vehicles having a normal wheel base, the axle bearings 7 are disposed at the inner extremities of levers 6 pivoted in brackets 4 secured to the side girders 1 of the truck frame, while the outer ends of the levers are supported from the frame through springs 8 carried by rods 9. The downward force exerted by the levers on the rods 9 has an equalizing effect on the frame 1.
Patent GB-190802581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Relay Devices for Electric Circuits.
Inventor: NORTH GILBERT
Filed: 1908-02-05
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 2 5 8 1. North, G., and Orchard, J. L. Feb.5. Switches.-The plunger 6 of the solenoid of an electric relay is formed at its upper end with a reduced portion partly surrounded by and adapted to enter the hollow core 5 projecting downwards from the cup of the cast-iron shell of the solenoid, and a non-magnetic washer 20, placed on the shoulder of the plunger, is adapted to come into contact with the lower edge of the hollow core when the plunger works upward. The plunger, carrying an adjustable load 8, is hung upon a lever 10 coupled to a dash-pot and provided with a weight ; when the plunger rises, it liberates the lever, which is tilted by the weight to bring its contact 17 against the fixed contact 18 carried by an adjustable arm 21.
Patent GB-190806412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Sliding or other Contacts
Inventor: LOEWENDAHL VICTOR
Filed: 1908-03-23
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 6412. L÷wendahl, V. March 23. Drawings to Specification. Switches.-In electric sliding or other contacts of the type comprising two parts of different materials, namely, the head for insertion into the usual holder or the like, and the contact body proper, the head is made of metal or alloy, and the contact body is made of a compressed pulverous mixture of carbon and metal or alloy. The parts, each forming a body of homogeneous material, are rigidly and inseparably connected, for example by soldering. The head may be constructed with dovetail projections or slots, and the contact body may be soldered to this ; or, the pulverous material is pressed directly into or around these slots or projections during the process of compressing it into a suitable contact body. The electric contact made in this way may be heated in an indifferent or reducing atmosphere until a sufficiently strong connexion between the parts is attained, the surface of the contact-head to be brought into contact with the body having been previously coated with solder. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 22,643, A.D. 1903, and Nos. 9225 and 22,659; A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Dynamo - electric generators &c.].]
Patent GB-190809430-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Show Stands, Pedestals, and like Angularly and Vertically Adjustable Articles.
Inventor: JONES CHARLES ALLAN
Filed: 1908-05-01
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 9430. Jones, C. A. May 1. Stays.-The shelves D, Fig. 2, of a show or like stand are secured at the desired inclination by a clamping-nut c<3> and a slotted bar C pivoted to a parallel-motion link B. The adjustable part B, Fig. 1, of a pedestal having parallel-motion links a<1> is similarly secured at the desired height.
Patent GB-190811305-A (GB)
Title: Friction Clutch.
Inventor: GESGON JOSEPH FRANCOIS
Filed: 1908-05-25
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 11,305. Gesgon, J. F. May 25. Clutches; universal joints.-Relates to band and cone friction clutches for motor-cars, in which the parts are pressed into engagement by springs, a universal jomt being provided on the driven shaft. In the band clutch shown in Fig. 1, a band q, surrounding the driven drum H, is provided with tapered projections 21 adapted to be engaged by lugs 22 on a sliding member p, pressed forward by springs s, and disengaged from the projections 21 by pressure on a ball-bearing pulley v on the sleeve d of the member p. Split-rings 20 engage grooves in the drum H, and ensure general engagement of the band q with the drum H. A universal joint f, Fig. 6, in which projections 2 engage recesses in the outer casing, is provided on the driven shaft G. In the cone clutch shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the drum H is made conical, and is provided with recesses m in which engage bent springs n connecting the segments of a band q, which is engaged by the conical member p. A leather washer y is provided to exclude dust. Plates 5, 6 retain the band q in position.
Patent GB-190812869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam and other Fluid Engines.
Inventor: HOLLE ALEXANDER ALBERT
Filed: 1908-06-16
Granted: 1909-06-16
Abstract: 12,869. Holle, A. A. June 16. [Cognate application No. 27,113, A.D. 1908, dated Dec. 14.] Engines actuated by steam jets and vacuum ; pistons. -In a high-speed single-acting steam or other fluidpressure engine the steam acts by impact on the piston when the connecting-rod is at right-angles to the crank. Figs. 1 and 3 show a multi-cylinder engine, each cylinder having terminal exhaust ports k opening into a space l which is exhausted by connexion with a pump m. The steam is admitted by. a flaring central port a<1> which directs the steam on to the piston. The port a' is controlled by a lift or other valve e operated by cams on a countershaft g driven from the crank-shaft through suitable gearing. In order to vary the time of opening of the valve the shaft g can be moved axially by a lever p. The time of cut off remains constant. The piston may have an asbestos core b<1>, and preferably has a diameter greater than the stroke of the engine.
Patent GB-190815211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: HARRISON RICHARD
Filed: 1908-07-18
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 15,211. Harrison, R. July 18. Elastic-fluid turbines.-A jet-wheel comprises a rotor a, with buckets d, mounted within a casing b. Motive fluid is admitted through nozzles g, and atter impacting upon the adjacent bucket is exhausted through radial channels e, formed in the rotor adjacent to the non-working faces of the buckets, to a central space f, whence it flows axially, in one or both directions, to the atmosphere or condenser, or to a lower-pressure turbine.
Patent GB-190900027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Apparatus for Exhausting or Extracting Air, Gas, or Vapour.
Inventor: FRAME WILLIAM JOHNSTON
IPC: F04F5/46
Filed: 1909-01-01
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 27. Frame, W. J. Jan. 1. Aspirating apparatus, ejector.-In apparatus in which air, gas, or vapour is exhausted by means of a water jet, means are provided for dividing the jet into laminae and for dividing and deflecting such laminae subsequent to the entry of the air &c. Water from the chamber 1 passes through the spaces 5 between the crossbars 3 of the plate 2. The cross-bars are angled on the water-entry side as shown at 4, Fig. 4. The jets of water then impinge upon the upper tapered portion 7 of the cross deflecting-bar 6, which may also be tapered on its lower side 14, and deflected into the converging passages b, c. The air drawn in from the inlets 9 passes with the water through the throat 11 and into the diverging passage 12.
Patent GB-190903167-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Protecting Wood.
Inventor: MEEHAN DAVID CHARLES
IPC: E04B1/62
Filed: 1909-02-09
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 3167. Meehan, D. C. Feb. 9. Drawings to Specification. Affixing by adhesives.-Protecting -fabrics are secured to wood by means of an adhesive, the fabric and wood being closely united by subjecting the fabric to the pressure of a roller or other device having points, spurs, &c. on its surface in order to depress the material at numerous points into the wood.
Patent GB-190910112-A (GB)
Title: Rolling Mill for Producing Tubes.
Inventor: FARR ALBERT JAMES
IPC: B21B17/04
Filed: 1909-04-28
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 10,112. Farr, A. J., [Peters, M., and Gruber, K.]. April 28. Rolling tubes; mandrels.-In a continuous tuberolling mill with a number of oval passes, the mandrel is connected to a draw-bench and is withdrawn as soon as the billet has left the first pair of rolls. The carriage d, to which the mandrel c is connected, carries a coupling-lever h, which is caused by a stop f to engage at the required point the chain g running in the opposite direction to the work. In addition to the chain g a second chain may be provided, so that the mandrel may move in the same direction but with less speed than the average speed of the work.
Patent GB-190913243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elevating and Loading Gear for Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
IPC: F41A27/24
Filed: 1909-06-05
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 13,243. Dawson, Sir A. T., and Buckham, G. T. June 5. Field carriages; mountings.-Relates to elevating- gear in which a quick motion for loading and a slow motion for elevation is obtained by the use of segmental racks and pinions controlled from opposite sides of the gun mounting by independent worm gearing. The invention consists in arranging two floating segmental racks beneath the gun carriage, which engage with two elevating and two loading pinions mounted on transverse shafts carried by the gun mounting and gun cradle respectively. The elevating-gear is mounted on the carrriage D, and consists of a worm gear E<1> and a shaft E <Î> carrying two pinions e<Î>, which engage with teeth on the outside of two racks A<1>, which are mounted in guides A' in the cradle B. The loading-gear is mounted on the cradle B, and consists of worm gear F<1> and a shaft F<Î> carrying two pinions f<Î>, which engage with teeth on the inside of the racks A'. When the elevating-gear is operated, the pinions f<Î> being locked by the worm gear F', the cradle B and racks A' move together, but, when the gun is to be brought quickly to the loading- position, the pinions e<Î> are locked by the worm gear E<1>, and the cradle is moved relatively to the rack by operating the gear F<1>.