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Patent GB-190622287-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Returning Condensation Water from Steam Cookers and the like to the Steam Generator.
Inventor: WECKERLE WILHELM
Filed: 1906-10-09
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 22,287. Weckerle, W. Oct. 9. Heating by steam circulation; steam traps.-The water of condensation from the steam jackets of cooking- apparatus &c. is automatically forced back to the boiler by live steam, which is subsequently employed, when exhausted from the forcing - apparatus, in the steam jackets. The steam passes from the boiler b to the jacket a through a pipe x and reducing-valve y, the water of condensation flowing through a pipe z to a device c. The latter, shown in section in Fig. 2, comprises two cylinders c, s containing pistons d, t connected by a rod g, in which works a slotted tube e linked to a piston valve m. When the water of condensation raises the float f sufficiently, a projection i on the latter engages with the slot in the tube e, and causes the movement of the valve m so as to admit live steam above both the pistons d, t through a pipe p and passages q, r, thus forcing the water back to the boiler. The piston valve m is returned to its original position by the descent of piston t forcing down the tube e, steam then having access through a passage u to the lower side of the piston t, which together with the piston d is raised again. Steam exhausted by the movements of the pistons passes to the jacket a through a pipe w.
Patent GB-190623553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of the so called D-Tool-handles.
Inventor: SCHMALZ CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1906-10-23
Granted: 1907-10-23
Abstract: 23,553. Schmalz, C. Oct. 23. Shaping by cutting; tools.-The opening in a D tool handle is cut and the grip is rounded off in a single operation, the side c being at the same time concaved. The blank is held between jaws g on a carrier e, which is rotated on pivots f fixed to the table through an angle of 180 degrees, being pressed against a rotary compound cutting-tool mounted on a vertical spindle. The cutting-tool consists of a head k composed of a number of radially-disposed segmental blades k<1> for cutting the opening, and a bottom knife l for rounding the grip, consisting of a series of replaceable tapered cutters l<1>.
Patent GB-190624426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Alarm or Signalling Devices for use on Vehicles and for like purposes.
Inventor: DOUE EMILE
Filed: 1906-11-01
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 24,426. DouÚ, E. Dec. 15, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Power-driven bells.-Alarm bells driven by a flexible or other transmission shaft from a motor fly-wheel rotating at a high speed are provided with a small wheel on the transmission shaft gearing frictionally with a larger wheel B, which is generally of leather, and bears the cam acting on the hammer cf the bell, or the jointed hammer itself. The two pulleys are drawn together by a spring, thus compensating for wear. Fig. 3 shows a combination of a bell T with a siren S, both being actuated by the same flexible shaft, which is controlled by a pedal, a small handle being used to transfer the motion to either the bell or siren as required.
Patent GB-190625495-A (GB)
Title: Improved Twisted Wire Ties for Connecting Iron Insertions in Armoured Concrete
Inventor: ZUEBLIN EDUARD
Filed: 1906-11-12
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 25,495. Z³blin, E. Nov. 12. Piles.-Bonds for reinforced concrete are formed by twisting together two or more wires, the ends being left forked and then closed around the main bars, twisted together, and bent inwards. Fig. 1 shows the application to a column or pile. Several twisted bonds may be connected to form a transverse framework.
Patent GB-190628014-A (GB)
Title: Process for Mixing Light and Heavy Mineral Oils or Hydrocarbons.
Inventor: CLAUSSEN FREDERIC GRILL
Filed: 1906-12-08
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 28,014. Claussen, F. G. Dec. 13, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Fuel oils; mineral oils.-The admixture of light and heavy miteral oils or hydrocarbons in any proportions is effected by treating the mixture with sulphuric, hydrochloric, or other strong acid, and afterwards with zinc, lead, or other oxide adapted to precipitate the acid and decolorize the product. The process is adapted for the enrichment of benzine, benzol, gasoline, &c.
Patent GB-190628724-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanical Ears for Carrying Overhead Transmission Cables for Electrical Traction Purposes
Inventor: OLIVER HEDLEY
Filed: 1906-12-17
Granted: 1908-01-17
Abstract: 28,724. Oliver, H. Dec. 17. Electric railways and tramways; conductors.-Ears for carrying overhead electric-transmission lines are made in two halves so arranged that on screwing in the insulator stem the two h a l v e s are forced together so as to grip the conductor. The two halves A, B are made with claw-shaped edges C which grip the conductor D, and one is made with a ring flange F, through which the insulator bolt E passes with clearance to screw into the lug G on the other half. The two halves thus turn one on the other with the rabbeted portion H as a fulcrum, and, as shown in Fig. 2, when the ears are long, the ends can be made to interlock at the wedges and sockets K, L, or, instead of such wedges and sockets, screw studs may be used to hold the ends together.
Patent GB-190702243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tension Members for use in the Construction of Metal and Concrete Floors.
Inventor: HERBST WILHELM
Filed: 1907-01-29
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 2243. Herbst, W. Jan. 29. Floors ; girders and beams.-Tension members for reinforcing concrete floors are corrugated longitudinally and provided on both sides with solid ribs a, Figs. 1 and 7, the ribs on one side preferably alternating with those on the other ; small projections b are also formed on the sides. The thickness of the metal may increase downwards for the whole or lower half only of the depth, or a beading c may be formed at or near one edge. Fig. 8 shows the application to a floor bearer.
Patent GB-190713000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Stokers for Steam Generators.
Inventor: HODGKINSON JAMES
Filed: 1907-06-05
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 13,000. Hodgkinson, J. June 5. Mechanical stoking. -A combined coking and sprinkling stoker consists of a reciprocating ram b, Fig. 5, and of blades c which are rotated slowly in the direction of the arrow d when the apparatus is used as a coking stoker, and rapidly in the reverse direction when used as a sprinkling stoker. The driving-mechanism shown in Fig. 1 consists of a stepped pulley j driving worm gearing n, q, and a shafts carrying a chain-wheel 4 and a crank s. The link-work u, v reciprocates the ram b, Fig. 5, by means of the rack and pinion-wheel w on the spindle t, and the spindle y, upon which are mounted the blades c, is rotated slowly by the chain gearing 4, 3, Fig. 1, and rapidly in the reverse direction by a belt pulley 5 and clutch mechanism z, z', the clutch z being disengaged from the cbainwheel 2, and the clutch z<1> engaged with the part 6. The clutch 10 controls the reciprocating fire-bars, which are described in Specifications No. 13,984, A.D. 1894, and No. 2631, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190715079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Heating Apparatus for use in Applying Heat to Liquids or Substances in Heating Water and in Boiling, Cooking Sterilizing and other Operations and for Heating Smoothing Irons and for other purposes
Inventor: ADLARD WALTER SCOTT
Filed: 1907-07-01
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 15,079. Adlard, W. S. July 1. Drawings to Specification. Air, moistening.-An electric heater, for use in humidifiers for ventilating, consists of a coiled resistance wire arranged in one or more layers and pressed between layers of mica by plates, and provided with connecting-screws so that the heat may be regulated.
Patent GB-190718519-A (GB)
Title: New Folding or Collapsible Table
Inventor: MAGNUSSON SVEN PETER
Filed: 1907-08-16
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 18,519. Magnusson, S. P. Aug. 16. Tables.-The legs b, c of a folding table are hinged to the table top in pairs by means of plates c<1>, b<1>, Fig. 6, secured to the underside of the table top and pivoted by studs l to plates b<2>, c<2> secured to the legs The projecting portions of the plates b<1>, c<1> enter slots in the ends of the legs. In order to keep the legs in their extended position, side bars f, g are hinged to the table top and are provided with plates having projections such as g<2>, Fig. 5, engaging the plates b<2>, c<2>, recesses being provided in the legs for that purpose. In order to secure the side bars when open, a spring bar h is pivoted to a bracket i and is adapted to engage slots h<1> in the side bars. The bar h also serves to secure the legs in place when folded, being turned so as to spring over them.
Patent GB-190719792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Firelighters.
Inventor: CONSTANTINE WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-09-04
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 19,792. Constantine, W. Sept. 4. Baling-presses.-An apparatus described in Specification No. 23.334, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Fuel, Manufacture of], for making fire-lighters consisting of sticks separated at the ends by shavings &c. and bound with wire, is modified as shown. The materials to form a lighter are arranged in a metal box A upon a double piston E, E', adapted to be raised by a foot-lever C against spring-pressure, to press the lighter against top plates G during wiring and to eject it afterwards. Hand-levers are provided for sliding the top plates G horizontally so as to cover or expose the box A, or the plates may be operated from the foot-lever. An opening in the base-plate allows surplus sbavings &c. to fall to a receptacle beneath.
Patent GB-190720850-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Muscle Exercising and Developing Apparatus.
Inventor: LIGHT ARTHUR DENNISON
Filed: 1907-09-19
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 20,850. Light, A. D., and Light, A. W. Sept. 19. Exercising - apparatus. - M u s c l eexercising appliances, of the kind which is attached to doors &c., and in which elastic cords run over pulleys, are provided with a rigid cross-bar a, Figs. 1 and 2, carrying pulleys c for cords f provided with handles g, so that the pull is more direct than that obtained when the cords emanate from the same point or points nearer together. The bar a is fixed to a door &c. by cords d. The cords of the exerciser can be detached from the bar and used with the hand-grips as a chest expander. The bar may be adjustable in length or the pulleys on it. Fig. 4 shows a modified form with additional elastic cords h. The cords d, Fig. 2, may be extended outwards at right-angles to the cord f.
Patent GB-190727349-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Collapsible Wash-tub Stand and Wringer Support.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN PATERSON
Filed: 1907-12-11
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 27,349. Smith, J. P. Dec. 11. Wash-tub stands.-A collapsible support for a wash-tub and wringer consists of a frame B, horizontal when in use and supported on front and back legs C, A, of which the latter are extended upwards and connected by a cross-bar L, to which the wringer is clamped. To enable the apparatus to be folded, the frame is hinged to the back legs, and the front legs to the frame. Diagonal struts D extend between the front and back legs at the sides, when in use, each strut being disconnected at the points I, J when the frame is folded, and secured to the rear legs at the points K, E. The parts may be secured when folded by means of a hook and eye M, N.
Patent GB-190804853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Seltzogenes or the like.
Inventor: GIRON PIERRE
Filed: 1908-03-03
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 4853. Giron, P. March 23,1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Seltzogenes.-The tube c which separates the upper and lower globes of a seltzogeneisremovable in order to render the apparatus applicable for the making of aerated beverages by introducing compressed gas through the spout. The removal of the tub e c prevents liquid from becoming confined in the upper globe so as to be unavailable for consumption. To prevent a violent rush of gas during charging, and to obtain a steady discharge of the aerated liquid, the cup d' at the upper end of the discharge pipe d is fitted with an horizontal partition d' with a small central opening d<5>. The cup d' and tube dare formed separate from the head e, which is screwed on to a ring e' and presses against a washer d<6> on the outside of the cup d<1>.
Patent GB-190810527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fishing Winches.
Inventor: FARLOW CHARLES FITZROY
Filed: 1908-05-14
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 10,527. Farlow, C. F. May 14. Brakes. - Fishing-winches are provided with a free - wheel device controlled by an adjustable brake. A ratchet-wheel E, secured to the reel spindle A, is surrounded by a guided ring F, provided with spring - controlled pawls G. A pair of brake blocks L carried by pivoted arms K, are pressed against the ring F by springs N, the pressure being regulated by guided nuts P mounted on a right and left handed screw O. When the line is to run out free from the friction of the brake blocks, the arms K are separated by pressing in a nose Q. In a modification, the nuts P act directly on the arms K.
Patent GB-190810893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters.
Filed: 1908-05-19
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 10,893. Chamberlain & Hookham, and Holden, S. H. May 19. Energy meters.-In a motor meter of the type described in Specification No. 20,219, A.D. 1904, and No. 13,985, A.D. 1906, a disk armature a carrying the whole or a fraction of the main current rotates in mercury between the poles of a shunt electro-magnet having a nearly complete magnetic circuit. The central core and side limbs of the magnet consist of iron washers f, k, which are separated by paper or other thin non-magnetic material, are strung on non-magnetic rods g, l, m, and magnetically connected by plates h, n. Springs may be inserted to keep the washers tightly in place. The mercury chamber is formed by plates c, d and a ring e. The upper bearing for the spindle and the counting-train, together with brake magnets u, are carried by a bracket v held by nuts 1 so as to be readily detachable. The counting-train itself is readily detachable from the bracket v. A telescopic tube 5 is provided for closing the mercury chamber and lifting the armature spindle off the lower pivot for transport ; the tube when raised presses against the brake disk q. Correcting-coils 7 may surround the whole of the magnetic part of the meter, or one limb only. According to the Provisional Specification, the whole of the meter may be mounted on hinges within its case, so that it may ba turned round for examination and repair
Patent GB-190813805-A (GB)
Title: Slotted Casement Stay
Inventor: TWIGG FRANCIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-06-30
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 13,805. Twigg, F. J. June 30. Stays.-The stay A is made with a slot C extending through its entire length. The slot is made with a series of cone - shaped holes which engage the tapered portion of the pin D. The head of the pin is made larger than the holes in the slot; but, the end hole is made sufficiently large to permit its passage, which, however, can only take place when the window is closed. Specifications Nos. 15,201 and 28,851, A.D. 1906, are referred to.
Patent GB-190814559-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for Feeding and Cracking Palm, or other Hard Shelled, Nuts.
Inventor: JONES EDWIN
Filed: 1908-07-09
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 14,559. Jones, E., and Stuart, J. A. July 9. Cracking nuts; feeding-devices.-In apparatus for cracking palm-nuts &c. the nuts are fed from a hopper into a series of compartments on a roller, and are there cracked by stamps or the like, and means are provided for freeing any nuts that project from the compartments and also for temporarily arresting the motion of the nut-carrying roller while the cracking is being effected. The nut-carrying roller 1, mounted on a shaft 2, is provided with six horizontal rows of compartments 5, and within each compartment is disposed a roller 6 mounted upon a shaft 7, which may be rotated if required. When the roller 1 is rotated from the shaft 21 and nuts fall into compartments 5, any nuts projecting from the compartment are removed by the joint action of the rollers 6 and a fluted roller 8 mounted on a shaft 9. The stamps 12, one for each compartment in a row, work in guides 4<a>, 4<b>, and have projections 13 which are engaged by a cam 14 mounted on a shaft 15 rotated through spur-gearing, portions of which are without teeth, from a shaft 21. A locking-plate 29 is mounted on the shaft 2 and has recesses 30, with which engage a spring shaft 31 actuated by a cam 33 mounted on the shaft 15, which cam engages with a projection 34. At the moment of cracking by the stamps, the shaft 31 is engaged with one of the recesses 30 and the motion of the shaft 2 which carries the roller 1 is temporarily arrested. Other means of cracking may be employed.
Patent GB-190816978-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Knot-tying Device.
Inventor: GUNYON STEPHEN EDWARD
Filed: 1908-08-12
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 16,978. Gunyon, S. E., [Wright, R. H.]. Aug. 12. Tying or knotting.-A hand-operated knot-tying device, specially applicable in spinning-mills for tying the broken ends of threads, comprises a known form of knot tying bill arranged to sever the thread close to the knot, bill-actuating mechanism with means for the automatic return of the mechanism to its normal position after each operation, and a loop tightener and knock-off finger, which grips the thread and positively pulls the loop tight in each operation. Fig. 2 shows a side view and Fig. 4 a plan view, partly in section, of one form of the apparatus, while Fig. 7 shows a detail view of the bill. An extension 11 of the frame 10 together with a strap 12 forms the handle, and on pressing a thumb-piece 21 against the action of a spring 55 (or a helical spring on the knotter shaft 22 or otherwise), the knotter shaft is rotated by means of a sliding pin 27 engaging in a helical slot 22<x>. The loop-tightener 38 and the knock-off finger 43 are simultaneously actuated by the sliding motion of the thumb-piece causing a roller 33 to move in shaped slots in the members 38, 43, which are pivoted to the frame and move in a particular sequence through different angles. The two ends of thread to be knotted together are placed together across the hooked jaws of the looptightener and knock-off finger, the hooked jaws of the bill, and a hooked guide 41 on the frame. The bill rotates and forms the loop in the usual way as shown in Fig. 7, and this loop is tightened by the loop-tightener and knock-off finger rising together ; a further movement of the knock-off finger alone pulls the knot off the bill after the severance of the knotted ends by the cutting-edges of the jaws of the bill. For this purpose a pivoted jaw member 50 of the bill is actuated during its rotation within an eccentrically-mounted circular flange 52 on the casing, which acts as a cam upon the shank of the member 50. In a modification, the main frame is made of stamped sheet metal. Fig. 12 shows an isometric view and Fig. 14 a side view, while Figs. 15 and 16 show a plan view and end view respectively. Fig. 20 shows another isometric view. The knotter shaft 22 is rotated by pulling a cord 58 wound thereon against the action of a helical spring 55, the cord being attached to the pivoted thumb-piece 21 which forms a part of the main pivoted operating-lever 48. A pivoted arm 38 with a pivotally attached arm 43 forms a threadclamp and loop-tightener, and is actuated by engagement of a pin 66, Fig. 16, on the knotter shaft with a spring-controlled lever 63 pivoted on the end of the arm 38 ; or a tongue 62 on the lever 38 may engage with a spring-controlled pivoted plate 68, Fig. 20, on the pin 66.
Patent GB-190819267-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing the Handles to Brooms, Brushes and the like.
Inventor: RENSCH REINHOLD
Filed: 1908-09-14
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 19,267. Rensch, R. Sept. 14. Handles.-A. device for fastening the handles to brooms &c. is bent from one piece of metal to the shape shown in Fig. 2, the metal being doubled back to strengthen the clamping-part b and then bent at right-angles to form wings c. These are pointed at d to enable them to be driven into the stock of the broom, whereupon the socket part is tightened on the handle by the screw f, the fixing being made more secure by the inside projections h. The clamp may be in two parts hinged together, and the side wings c may be bent twice at right-angles, or slit as shown in Fig. 5, the two parts m, n of each wing c being then bent at an angle sideways.
Patent GB-190819983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Outer Covers of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: STARLEY JAMES
Filed: 1908-09-23
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 19,983. Starley, J. Sept. 23. Tyres, pneumatic.-To facilitate the manipulation of a wired on tyre cover, the fabric a has tubular edges each in the form of two turns of a helix to receive corresponding endless wires c leaving loops between the inner and outer flaps f<1>, f<2> of the cover. The cover may be formed from one strip of fabric folded as shown in Fig. 1, or two endless ringsmay be telescoped and stitched together. In a modification, separate retaining-wires are fitted in the inner and outer layers of the cover, flaps being cut in the layers, preferably diametrically opposite.
Patent GB-190820231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Draw Bar Breastplates for Railway Waggons, Brake Vans, Carriages and the like, and the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: MILLS JOHNSON
Filed: 1908-09-26
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 20,231. Mills, J., and Mills, M. D. Sept. 26. Draw-gear.-Relates to draw-bar breastplates for railway vehicles, and consists in stamping the breastplate from wrought iron or from mild steel and providing it with special means for preventing theft of the coupling-links. Fig. 1 shows one form of the breastplate 1 in which it is provided with a central boss 2, having an opening 3 to admit the draw-bar and side bosses 4. Fig. 5 shows a section of a modification having two bosses 4 on each side; V-shaped recesses 5, leave only a reduced thickness 6 of metal to be drilled when the boltholes have to be made. Lugs 13, Figs. 1 and 5, project from the top of the plate and have recesses 15, open towards the back, in which the trunnions 12 of a plate 10, Fig. 6, are inserted. Fig. 9 illustrates the way in which the parts are assembled. The hinged plate 10 is fastened by a bolt and nut 21, the bolt being riveted over. The links 17 cannot be removed without first cutting the bolt 21, which does not, however, necessitate removal of the breastplate.
Patent GB-190824272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Centrifugal Machines.
Inventor: ROBERTSON ANDREW ROBERT
Filed: 1908-11-12
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 24,272. Robertson, A. R. Nov. 12. Supporting bearings; lubricating.- The elastic collar in which the neck bearing of a centrifugal machine is supported, is made of fibrous or filamentous material not injured by oil, such as wool or hair, made into felt. The collar may then be utilized to convey lubricant to the bearing. The neck bearing is formed as a metal bushing B held in the felt collar D, the bushing being cut away at C so as to expose the spindle A to the collar D and the oil with which it is soaked. Wire spirals may be embedded in the felt.