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Patent GB-190722391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Route Indicators for Vehicles.
Inventor: HOFMANN JOSEF
Filed: 1907-10-10
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 22,391. Hofmann, J. Nov. 16, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Indicators, route, for vehicles.-In a route indicator for motor and like vehicles, in which a map mounted on a band is driven from the road wheels, the map is divided into sections of different scales and driven at speeds corresponding to the scales. The speed-change may be controlled by the closing of electric circuits. The currents in these circuits may determine the energizing of electro-magnets 78, 81, which effect through their common armature 85 the engagement of one or other pair of bevelwheels 26, 28 and 27, 29, the wheels 26, 27 being mounted on a wheel 25, driven by a spindle 3 actuated by the road wheels. The gearing may be locked in its extreme positions by the wedge-pin 106, which engages with a corresponding part 110 on the armature lever, and is operated when either electro-magnet is energized, through armatures 98, 99, levers 101, 103, and link 104. The shaft 31, carrying the bevel-wheels 28, 29, is geared to the roller 38 against which the band is pressed by the spring-actuated roller 42, Fig. 3. The band is passed over a contact-roller 44 and wound on to a roller 46 driven by a spring 45. A signal bell may be rung at.each change of gear or at a dangerous spot on the route. The energizing of the electro-magnets and the ringing of the bell may be effected by contacts 57, 58, 116, Fig. 1, respectively, in conjunction with the contactroller 44, the closure being effected by holes 112, 111, 117, in the band, respectively, or by pieces of tin-foil attached to the band. The contacts 57, 58 may be formed as roller arms mounted on insulated sleeves 61, 62, to which current is supplied by springs 75, 76. The contact 116 is mounted directly on the spindle 65, and this spindle may be adapted to rotate and to be held in extreme positions by the spring contact 70, forming part of the bell circuit, and provided at its extremity with a pin which engages with notches in the spindle. Each change of gear may be indicated by a plate 94 having bands of different colour &c., and connected to the armature 85. The band may be illuminated by a lamp 119 in conjunction with a removable plate 123 of transparent material, such as parchment. The band may be driven by the flexible shaft 16, having at its extremity a sleeve 17, having a slot 20, in which a pin 15 on the spindle 14 works. The pin can be withdrawn from engagement by pressing the hand-knob 21, when lugs 13 pass through slots in the casing and are held therein by partly rotating the spindle 7.
Patent GB-190723243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Joint Wiping Apparatus.
Inventor: CORCORAN RICHARD MICHAEL
Filed: 1907-10-21
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 23,243. Corcoran, R. M. Oct. 21. Casting.-An apparatus for wiping joints of the type that is constructed to prevent the molten metal from impinging directly on the joint has a trough arranged transversely, or a pair of troughs in planes at right angles to each other. In the form shown in Fig. 1., the two sections. 1, 2 are provide with hinged clamping rings 3, fixed on the sections by pivoted bolts 7, between which is arranged to be rotated or oscillated by a handle 21 a hinged hollow body, the two parts of which are clamped together by a pivoted bolt and nut 72. The body has troughs 13, 16, one or other of which is filled with molten metalaccording. as the apparatus is: used in, an horizontal or vertical position. Two ports 14 are made in the bottom of each trough in such a position as to allow the metal to run into the bottom of the cavity without impinging on the pipe sections. The metal is compacted round the joint by the oscillation of the body, which has internal longitudinal corrugations. In the form shown in Fig. 4 for wiping joints on branch pipes, two ring members 26, which are clamped round the body of a trap 22 by a pivoted bolt 27, are pivoted at their other ends to a twopart clamping-ring 24, the parts being pivoted on the pin 33 and connected by a pivoted bolt 34. This ring has a shoulder 50 and recess to fit round a ledge on the lower end of the mould 37. The mould is formed in two parts as in the previous form, and the trough 41 has two diametricallyarranged ports. The interior of the mould and part of the ring 24 is corrugated and is flared downwardly. The metal round the hole is first flared outwardly as at' 48 and that on the branch pipe inwardly. In the form shown in Fig. 7 for wiping a joint between a cable and its branch connexions, the cable 51 is surrounded at its end by a sleeve 53' which is beaten down at each end. Clamps 55, 56, the latter with a number of apertures, are fixed to the sleeve and branches 52, and are grooved to guide the oscillating body, which has a trough 58 with openings at each side. The joint at the other end of the sleeve is similarly made. The jointwiping bodies ion the two last modifications may also have vertical troughs.
Patent GB-190727988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes and/or Brooms.
Inventor: DOUGLAS THOMAS
Filed: 1907-12-19
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 27,988. Douglas, T. Dec. 19. Reservoir brushes.-In reservoir boot-blacking, clothes, hair, horse or other animal, shaving, and like brushes, and yard, floor, or like brooms, the back b of the brush is provided with a reservoir a having an inlet c and an outlet d, the outlet being normally closed by a pad g on one end of a spring- actuated lever e, and opened, when required, by pressing down a button i in the inlet opening c. The outlet-controlling means may be arranged in the sides of the reservoir, and the bottom of the reservoir may be grooved or inclined to allow the liquid to reach more easily the outlet d. Several outlets may be provided. In a broom, an actuating- rod may extend up the handle from the reservoir, and the reservoir may be formed separately and fixed on the handle.
Patent GB-190807526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Theatrical Productions.
Inventor: SEFTON-JONES HERBERT
Filed: 1908-04-04
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 7526. Jones, H. Sefton-, [Thorn, C. H. R.]. April 4. Theatrical appliances.-A stage-property carriage is constructed of spherical shape of semicircular hoops a, which are fixed to hubs b and may be covered with gauze, fine brass wire netting, &c. Two wheel rims c are slotted to receive the hoops, and four hoops v, w, x, y are detachable, or are pivoted to the hubs and arranged to move in guideslots m in the rims, so as to admit one or more performers to the interior. The movable hoops are connected by chains l and hooks z, and may be operated simultaneously by an endless cord or toothed gearing. A seat p in the centre of the carriage may be carried by crank-arms q secured to the inner ends of a divided shaft d, and may be fitted with an adjustable hinged back r, arms s, and a footboard t with a pivoted front i, which may be folded down over the hoop x to serve as a dressguard. The seat is retained in an horizontal position by a weight or ballast. A step may be provided at each outer end of the shaft on which an attendant can place his foot to steady the carriage when a person is entering it.
Patent GB-190810700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toy Horses.
Inventor: BAKER JAMES ALBERT
Filed: 1908-05-16
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 10,700. Baker, J. A. May 16. Horses, velocipede and like.- Toy horses are formed with wood, strawboard, tin plate, or like bodies a, to the ends of which are attached parchment or metallic covers c preferably secured by hoops b, b<1>, to form a toy drum.
Patent GB-190812169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blowing Engines or Compressors.
Filed: 1908-06-04
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 12,169. Marks, E. C. R., [Southwark Foundry and Machine Co.]. June 4. Compressing.-In blowing-engines or compressors having the inlet and outlet ports formed in the peripheral wall of the cylinder and in the cylinder head respectively, the inlet ports are positively opened and closed, and the delivery ports are positively closed at definite points in the piston stroke by valve-gear coupled to some moving part of the engine. The delivery valve is opened when the cylinder pressure bears a predetermined ratio to the receiver pressure. The moving cylinder H is supported on the portions E' of the heads E and has a series of circumferential ports H'. A yoke I' has a bearing-shaft I above the cylinder and is connected to an actuating-rod J by a pin I<2>. Bearing- pins I<3> project from the yoke and engage in the groove H<2> on the cylinder. The upper delivery valve L of each cylinder head has its rod R con nected to a piston Q working in a cylinder P and to the dash-pot P', Q'. Lateral bearing pins Q<3> on each piston Q are pivotally connected to the upper forked end of the lever S, and the rod of the luwer valve is connected to the other end. The cylinders P are connected to the interior of the cylinder H through pipes T<2> and the valve box T'. The rod bearing the cams for closing the delivery valves is connected by levers J<3>, J<4> J<5>, J<6> to the rock-shaft J', which is connected to the actuating-rod J by the lever arm J<1>. In the modification, the delivery valves L<2> are radial and are controlled, as shown in Fig. 7, by rods R' connected to pistons Q. The pistons Q are moved to close the valves by pistons U, reciprocated by arms on rock - shafts W, which are connected by links to the trunnions I'. A valve X, which puts the cylinder P in connexion with an exhaust pipe at the end of the compression stroke and with the cylinder H during the latter part of the stroke, is operated from the rock-shaft W by means of the crank-arm W<4> and the link W<5>.
Patent GB-190814981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: ATKINSON MARK
Filed: 1908-07-15
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 14,981. Atkinson, M. July 15. Movable -abutment type having hinged or rocking abutments or outwardly-sliding abutments. The piston G, which runs in an annular chamber, has an arm F' projecting from one side and engaging with the end of an arm F secured on the shaft D. The arm F passes through and rotates with a ring J, which is revolubly mounted in an annular slot in the side of the casing by means of a balled raceplate H. The abutment P<1> is of spherical form, and oscillates upon a vertical axis to bring a hole in it periodically into register with the annular working chamber to permit the piston to pass. The abutment is also suitably slotted to permit the arm F<1> to pass. The upper trunnion P of the abutment is hollow, and the working fluid is passed from a valve chest S through the trunnion and out of a port in the piston into the working chamber. A slide valve T governs the admission and is operated by an eccentric U on a cam shaft L. The lower trunnion of the abutment is toothed and gears with a wheel O. It is oscillated in one direction by a cam M and is returned by a spring. In one modification the arm F<1> emerges at the periphery of the casing, and in another a simple cam-operated outwardly-sliding abutment is used.
Patent GB-190816293-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Indicating Device for Automobiles and the like.
Inventor: FAULKNER JOHN HENRY
IPC: B60Q1/34
Filed: 1909-01-21
Granted: 1910-02-21
Abstract: 16,293. Faulkner, J. H. Jan. 21, 1909. Motor road vehicles.- Apparatus for rearwardlysignalling the turning or stoppage of a motor-car or other vehicle, comprises a pair of hands B, Fig. 2, one or other of which is automatically projected through a slot in the side of the casing A when the steering-shaft is turned, and a triangular signal C which is lifted through a slot in the top of the casing when the brake D is applied. The signals B, C in their motion close contacts F<1>, for briefly energizing a bell L, and F<2>, for energizing lamps for signalling at night. For the latter purpose, the casing A is closed at the front by black glass with transparencies in white and red corresponding to the signals B, C and with inscriptions " Left," " Stop," and " Right." Each transparent signal is backed by a pyramidal chamber formed of corrugated mirrors with an electric lamp at the apex controlled by the corresponding contact F<2>. The glass also shows the number of the vehicle and the red tail light, these being backed by a chamber which may be permanently illuminated.
Patent GB-190819403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cone Pulley Belt Driving Gear.
Inventor: HEUER PAUL
Filed: 1908-09-15
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 19,403. Heuer, P. Sept. 15. Variable-speed gearing. -In variable-speed beltdriving gearing of the kind in which a series of two or more oppositely arranged pairs of cone pulleys is used, the speed is varied by simultaneously shifting the driving-belts by means of a single operating-shaft. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, one pair of cone pulleys c, e is arranged in front of the second pair i, l, the cones e, i being connected by toothed gearing f, g. The transmission. belts w, v are both adjusted by means of a screw-threaded spindle upon which is mounted a nut p also engaging a guide-bar r and provided with belt forks carrying rollers u. In a modification the pairs of cone pulleys are arranged side by side, the cones e, i being fixed on one shaft to dispense with toothed gearing ; the screw-threaded spindle then carries two nuts &c. for simultaneously controlling the belts.
Patent GB-190823879-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Float Governor for Marine Engines.
Inventor: PARIS GASTON LUCIEN ALFRED
Filed: 1908-11-07
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 23,879. Paris, G. L. A. Nov. 9, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Switches.-A floatgovernor works a switch by means of which one or other of two electromagnets are excited. The float 5 carries a knob 6, which makes contact with adjustable pieces 17, 18 at the top of its travel and with adjustable pieces 19, 20 at the bottom. Fig. 4 is a diagram of the electric circuit, the magnets (not shown) being at the points 44, 45. In the position shown in the Figures, the magnet 44 is excited, and the lever 40, which carries an armature at each end, will be tilted to the left, breaking contact at the point 46.
Patent GB-190823883-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Automatic Machine for Testing Yarns, Threads, and Rovings.
Inventor: BRIERCLIFFE JAMES RANDOLPH GRE
Filed: 1908-11-07
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 23,883. Briercliffe, J. R. G. Nov. 7. Yarns, threads, and rovings, testing. - A single strand or thread is stretched between a fixed clip h<1> and a clip h on one arm 3 of a lever, the other arm 4 of which is provided with a weighted runner f. The runner is attached to a spring- controlled pulley p<1>, which, when released by the operative, allows the runner to move along the lever and so apply tension to the thread. When the thread breaks, the pulley p<1> is blocked and the pulley f remains stationary, the strain on the thread being indicated by a finger g<3> on a scale u, while the extension of the thread is indicated by a pointer 3<a> on a scale m or by a plunger moving in a graduated vessel v containing water or glycerine, the plunger being connected with the lever by a cord v<2> which is blocked, when the thread breaks, by a catch w<1> operated by a stop on the arm 3. The blocking of the pulley p<1> is effected by the extremity of the arm 4, which operates the lever n<6> of the blocking-catch through the rod n, lever n<3>, and rod n<5>. The spring that operates the pulley p' acts against the retarding action of a momentum governor r. To obviate inaccuracy, when testing delicate yarns, owing to the cord p being out of alinement with the centre of the lever, the pulley is mounted as shown in Fig. 5, the cord passing around a guide b<4> mounted on the axle pin of the lever. The index finger g<3> may be attached to a roller g' mounted in bearings pivoted on the axle of the runner, so that the relative positions of the finger and scale are not affected by the movement of the support g<1>.
Patent GB-190902544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Separating Solids of Different Densities.
Inventor: BAXTER ROBERT SIMPSON
IPC: B07B13/10
Filed: 1909-02-03
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 2544. Baxter, R. S. Feb. 3. Carts with separating or sorting apparatus.- Apparatus for separating solids of different densities comprises a V-shaped receptacle which may take the form of a cart, the bottom being constructed of a number of bars 3 oscillated or vibrated by a lever 4 and crank 5. The lighter particles pass over the top of the bars 3 into a shoot 10, and the heavier material is ejected at 19 past doors 2 pivoted at 12 and controlled by springs 13, 14. The crank is actuated through gear-wheels from a handle 7, and adjacent bars 3 move in opposite directions. The side 1 of the receptacle is constructed as an open grid, and the door 2 is protected by a deflecting-board 11. An adjustable divisionboard 15 regulates the supply of the materials to be separated. When the receptacle takes the form of a cart, the motion may be derived from the travelling wheels.
Patent GB-190906835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shoe-upper Lacing Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: A43D11/08
Filed: 1908-02-14
Granted: 1909-04-14
Abstract: 6835. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Feb. 14, 1908. Lacing -Relates to shoe-upper lacing-machines of the type described in Specification 16,520/04, and consists in the provision of means for providing slack in the lacing. The construction and arrangement of the parts of the machine are substantially the same as in the machine described in Specification 7013/06. The means for producing slack in the lower part of the lacing consists in extending one of the looper fingers to form a hook 71, Fig. 2, from which the upper is suspended during the tying of the knot. When the upper falls, the lacing slides down the hook 71 until it brings up against a curved part 72, which exerts a momentary pull on the cord and draws some slack into the lower part of the lacing. Slack is also produced in that part of the cord between the lefthand looper finger and the eye of the cord-feeding needle by a device 56, Fig. 4, adjustably secured to a work-guard 52, which is also adjustable. This device can be moved back to render it inoperative when not required.
Patent GB-190912651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Recoil and Running Out Gear for Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
IPC: F41A25/20
Filed: 1909-05-28
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 12,651. Dawson, Sir A. T., and Buckham, G. T. May 28. [Cognate Application, 25,356/09.] R e c o i l apparatus.- Relates to recoil and running-out gear for ordnance, of the kind in which the recoil apparatus comprises a brake cylinder, and the rnnning- out gear comprises a compressed-air reservoir and an air - compressor, the liquid in the air - compressor being forced into the reservoir during recoil, and returned by the reaction of the air so compressed. In known arrangements, the brake cylinder and air-compressor are arranged within the air-compressor, or behind the air-compressor, but, according to the present invention, the brake cylinder and air-compressor are arranged in front of the air reservoir, the diameter of the cradle being thereby reduced and the length increased. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, the pistons D<1>, E<1> of the brake cylinder D and air-compressor E respectively, are stationary, and the cylinders D, E and air reservoir C recoil with the gun A. The brake cylinder and piston are of any known type. At the forward end of the air-compressor is a port e leading to a passage which communicates with a pipe E<Î>, so arranged that its free end is helow the surface of the liquid at any elevation of the gun. The pressure gauge F comcommunicates with the air-compressor through the bore e<2> and on opening eÎ in the piston-rod. A two-stage air-pump G is screwed into the rear end of the air reservoir. In the construction shown in Fig. 4, the pipe EÎ is dispensed with and a floating piston H separates the air in the reservoir C from tLe liquid; which passes through a passage in the wall of the cylinder E and through a lateral port e, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190916682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley Heads Employed for Electric Traction.
Inventor: JACKSON FRANK
IPC: B60L5/06
Filed: 1909-07-17
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 16,682. Jackson, F. July 17. Trolly pulleys.- Trolly - wheels for electric traction are formed with a slightly tapered bore in which a bush b is fixed. Cones d screwed on the spindle g form with the bush ball races, having balls c on which the wheel runs. The spindle is carried in slots in the harp and locked in position by the nuts g<Î>. Specifications 24,945/98 and 17,207/04 are referred to.
Patent GB-190918655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Hangers for Railway, Tramway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: ADAMS WALTER SCOTT
IPC: B61H13/02
Filed: 1909-08-13
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 18,655. Adams, W. S. Jan. 14, [Convention date]. Force - transmitting mechanism.-The brake beams of railway and tramway vehicles are suspended from the truck frame so as to have a limited universal movement, by two parallel bars formed at each end with recesses or perforations in which are secured hemispherical projections formed on brackets secured to the truck frame and brake beam respectively. Projections 3 on brackets 4, o are secured in perforations formed in bars 2, by bolts 8 fitted with springs 11. In modifications, the bars 2 are formed with recesses instead of perforations, and the bolts 8 connect the bars either above or below the projections on the bracket.
Patent GB-190930274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves for Pneumatic Tyres.
IPC: F16K15/20
Filed: 1909-12-28
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 30,274. North British Rubber Co., Backer, A. C., and Johnston, A. Dec. 28. Tyre-inflating valves. A valve for pneumatic tyres is arranged to sound a whistle when air escapes and red u c e s t h e pressure below a certain point. A chamber E has a non- return inflation valve L and a deflation valve G. When the tyre is punctured and the pressure falls, the valve G is moved off its seat G' by a spring F so that air escapes through a hole H into a chamber K provided with a whistle I.
Patent GB-191000953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Dyeing and Washing Machines.
Inventor: TURNBULL GEORGE
IPC: D06B5/00
Filed: 1910-01-13
Granted: 1911-01-05
Abstract: 953. Turnbull, G. Jan. 13. [Cognate Application, 12,741/10.] Circulating or passing fluids through materials. -The apparatus consists of a treating-vat in which there are suitable pipe connexions at different points connected with the top and bottom of a boiler so that the liquid in the boiler may be circulated upwards or downwards. The connexions in the vat 7 consist of two sets 8, 10 of perforated pipes arranged round the walls of the vat connected, through suitable valves, with the top and bottom of the boiler 2, which is steam-heated by means of a pipe 4 and ring 3. Preferably, in use, a layer of material is laid in the vat 7, and then a double tray 22, 23 (shown on edge at the top of the Figure) placed on top of it resting with its upper part 22 on the lowest pipe 8; further material is placed on this tray, and then another tray, and so on. The treating-liquid then circulates from one set of perforated pipes 10 to the other 8, or vice versa, depending on how the valves are set. In a modification, one inlet ring at the bottom of the vat is provided, preferably in conjunction with a false bottom, a number of outlet rings higher up being provided.
Patent GB-191001776-A (GB)
Title: A Matrix for Matrix Setting and Line Casting Machines.
IPC: B41B11/00
Filed: 1910-01-24
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 1 7 7 6 . General Composing Co., and Degener, H. Oct. 13, 1909, [Convention date]. Matrices. - In order to produce spaced setting without the use of spacers, a large - body matrix is utilized for an additional character b of ordinary width provided with the requisite lateral space c on one side only.