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Patent GB-190726827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Rotors for Steam Turbines.
Filed: 1907-12-04
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 26,827. Aktiebolaget de Lavals Angturbin. Dec. 5, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Milling; shaping.- Blade rings for multiple steam turbines of the drum type are cast integrally with the drum, and are then slotted to receive the shanks of the blades. As shown in Fig. 1, the rings 3 are cast on the drum 1 and hold the blades 5 in radial slots 4, which are cut to the required shape in the machine shown in Fig. 3. A rotary cutter 13 and the shaping-tools 14, 15, 16 act successively on the slots when the slide 9 is moved longitudinally by a screw 10, the cutter 13 being rotated by a worm and shaft 17, 18. The cutter 13 may be replaced by a shaping-tool and the successive tools 14, 15, 16 may be replaced by a single tool, Fig. 6, with three consecutive cutters 19, 20, 21 increasing in size.
Patent GB-190800693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Appliances for Automatically Supplying Feed Water to Steam Boilers, and the like.
Inventor: MCCRORIE JAMES AGNEW
Filed: 1908-01-11
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 693. McCrorie, J. A., and Gilmour, R. S.. Jan. 11. Feed-water, supplying.-Relates to gravity-feed apparatus of the kind in which valves 16, 20, placing an elevated tank 1 in free communication with the boiler, are actuated by a piston 13 under the control of a slide valve 11. which is operated by a float 2 in the tank. The steam or water under pressure distributed by the slide valve to the cylinder 12, to operate the piston 13, passes from the boiler or from an external source through a pipe 33 containing a valve 30, which is operated by afloat 27 within the boiler. A by-pass 49 in the pipe 33 allows steam or water to be supplied independently of the float valve. In a modification, the steam and air valves 16, 20 are replaced by a single slide-valve, which is connected to the piston-rod 14, and operates to open and close ports at the ends of steam and air pipes within the tank.
Patent GB-190803212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in relation to Saddles for Motor Cycles.
Inventor: SMITH HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1908-08-13
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 3212. Smith, H. J. Aug. 13. Saddle supports.-An anti-vibration saddle support for motor-cycles consists of a sling A carrying the saddle X and formed from two straps a<1> of leather, hemp, wire, &c., connected at a<2> and suspended from supports b<1> on tubes B which are secured to the frame by clips or screws C. The straps a<1> are formed with loops E to receive springs e', which are compressed when the rider is on the saddle and assist in absorbing vibration. The loops are formed by overlapping two parts of the straps and securing the ends by rivets or stitches. The straps are secured to the supports by forming at the end of each strap a notched bight a<4>, which is passed over the support b<1> and secured by passing a pin b<2> through both members. In a modification, the straps are connected by rods or links.
Patent GB-190809847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: WHITNEY HENRY
Filed: 1908-05-06
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 9847. Whitney, H., and Westley, J., [trading as Whitney & Westley]. May 6. Insoles; sewing, methods of.-The insole of a boot &c. which is sewn by a "Blake" or similar machine is split or channelled so that the stitches will not pass through its upper surface. Fig. 3 shows a shoe made on this principle, the stitches 6 passing into a channel 2 made by turning back a lip 4, which is afterwards cemented down again. Preferably a middle sole 7, runner, or welt is used, to the projecting edge of which an outer sole 8 is afterwards stitched; but the outer sole, runner, &c., upper, and insole may be sewn together in one operation. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act. 1907, to Specifications No. 4208, A.D. 1877, No. 7352, A.D. 1889, and No. 22,409, A.D. 1899.]
Patent GB-190818969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling Temperature and Humidity.
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-09-09
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 18,969. Taylor, W., Atkinson, R. E., and Nesbit, D. M. Sept. 9. Drying air and gases.-The expansion member in apparatus for controlling temperature or humidity is made comparatively rigid and may be affected by both temperature and moisture, or by moisture only. When affected by temperature, it preferably has a dull black surface. In the particular construction of apparatus described, for controlling the condition of the air in ships, trains or rooms, an expansion tube d is made of hard vulcanized rubber or gelatine or partly of each of these materials, and operates a valve h on a seat f supported by a non- expanding tube e thereby admitting air pressure or vacuum to a diaphragm valve which controls drying, heating, or cooling apparatus. The gelatine may be treated with bichromate of potash and exposed to light, and may also contain salts or glycerine. The non-expanding tube e may be of glass or porcelain ; the valve seat f has a sharp edge on which dust cannot collect. A glass valve disk h is normally kept in contact with the seat f by a screw stud t at at the middle of a diaphragm s and a spring r ; the downward movement of the stud t is limited by a screw p in a cap k, which can be turned to set the valve for any degree of temperature or humidity, and is locked by a spring bolt n. A base a supporting the two tubes has two ports, one connecting the interior of the inner tube e with a diaphragm chamber of a regulating-valve of the type described in Specifications Nos. 27,687 and 27,777, A.D. 1904, and No. 9400, A.D. 1908, [Abridgment Class Heating], and the other port connecting the space between the tubes e, d with a vacuum pump. Air can pass into the tube e through a filter 3 and a small vertical hole 2 with a sharp edge. When the valve h is closed, air leaks into the tube e and the diaphragm chamber of the regulating-valve, which opens and admits steam to radiators. When the valve h is opened, the vacuum pump draws air from the diaphragm chamber faster than it is supplied through the small hole, the regulating- valve being thus closed.
Patent GB-190819922-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tray or Salver
Inventor: WAREHAM JAMES LEONARD
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 19,922. Wareham, J. L. Sept. 22. Trays and waiters.-A flanged tray having a corrugated bottom 2 to minimize drip is provided with a flanged hole 5 for the thumb in order that it may be more securely held.
Patent GB-190820000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Amplifying Horns for Talking Machines.
Inventor: REDDIE LOVELL NEWTON
Filed: 1908-09-23
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 20,000. Reddie, L. N., [English, J. C.]. Sept. 23. Trumpets.-Horns for phonographs &c. are constructed of wood of a flattened rectangular crosssection, the broad sides 1 being of considerably greater width than the narrow sides 2, and being parallel or substantially parallel to each other. Two or more sounding-boards 4 placed parallel with the broad sides and having tapered inner edges may be used. The boards forming the broad sides 1 are bevelled at their edges and have the grain of the wood transverse with the length of the horn. The open end of the horn is left free to vibrate when mounted in a cabinet. This form of horn allows of the construction of a compact enclosed-horn machine.
Patent GB-190820410-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Rolling in the Locking-rings of the Tyres of the Wheels of Locomotives, Tenders and other like Vehicles.
Filed: 1908-09-28
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 20,410. Heyler, T., and Elsassische Maschinenbau-Ges. Sept. 28. Rolling.-In apparatus for rolling down the edges of the grooves of the tyres of locomotives, tenders, and like vehicles after the locking-rings have been placed in position, the wheel combination is supported vertically in bearings m, as shown, and is acted on by a pressure roller e carried by an hydraulic piston b and by a roller c driven by gearing g, h, i, k. The bearinga mare adjustable longitudinally with respect to the axle n and are supported by a carrier l which is adjustable transversely.
Patent GB-190824220-A (GB)
Title: Balloon for Children.
Inventor: GRIMM ADOLF
Filed: 1908-11-11
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 24,220. Grimm, A. Nov. 11. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Toy balloons.-A toy balloon is made in the form of a Zeppelin or other dirigible balloon, and is fitted with a non-return valve a through which it is filled with gas.
Patent GB-190825017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carrier Systems
Inventor: JACKSON HARRY ALBERT
Filed: 1908-11-20
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 25,017. Jackson, H. A. Nov. 20. Mechanical dispatch-apparatus. - An improved carrier system in which a car is projected along a track by means of an elastic or similar stretched member, has the track constantly under tension and movable linearly to permit of subjecting the propelling-means to tension at either end. The track 1 is stretched between the supports 16 and has its ends fastened to sprocket chains 2 which pass around drums 3 mounted on shafts 4 in the forked frames 14. On the shafts 4 are mounted sleeves 5 to which the inner ends of coil springs 6 are attached, the outer ends being attached to the drums 3. The coil springs at the opposite ends are oppositely wound and normally the tensions, to which the drums are subjected thereby, are balanced and the track occupies a medial position. By turning the sleeve 5 the tension may be increased, a pawl 8 and a ratchet-wheel 7 preventing backward movement. The drums have two sets of ratchet teeth 9, 10, the teeth 9 co-operating with the chains 2 and the teeth 10 with chains 11 which hang loose and have handles 12, 13 at the ends. In addition to the forked frame 14 a stay 18 is provided together with an outwardlyextending forked piece 19 which is held by the guy 20 attached to the ceiling to resist the tension on the track. A pair of grooved pulleys 21 are mounted on the ends of each piece 14 and an elastic cord 30, doubled on itself, passes over them, its ends being attached to the chain 2 or to a block 26 mounted thereon, while its bight is adapted to engage one side of the car 22, which may be of any construction and carries the box 23. A catch 24, fulcrumed to the block 26, is adapted to make detachable connexion with the car 22, which is released when the catch engages a trip 25. A rod 27 passing loosely through the block and carrying a rubber bumper 8 and a spring 28 acts as a buffer, displacement being prevented by the pin 29. To propel the car from the left-hand end, as shown in Fig. 1, to the right-hand end, the handle 13 is pulled down, thereby rotating the pulley 3 and decreasing the tension on the spring 6, and at the same time winding the chain 2 on to this drum and unwinding it from the right-hand drum, the spring 6 of which is placed under increased tension. The winding-up of the sprocket chain 2 towards the left causes the catch 24 to contact with the trip 25 thereby releasing the car 22, which is shot forward by the propelling- cord. The release of the handle 13 allows the track and the drums to return to normal position. To bring the car back, the handle 12 is pulled down, thus pulling up the chain 2 at the righthand end, again releasing and propelling the car. The trip 25 is adjustable, thereby admitting of varying the tension in the propelling-cord according to the distance to be traversed and to the amount of forced required.
Patent GB-190826042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mechanical Players for Pianos and the like.
Inventor: AUDSLEY GEORGE CATHERALL
Filed: 1908-12-02
Granted: 1910-01-03
Abstract: 26,042. Audsley, G. C. Dec. 2. Automatic instruments.-The treadles of automatic grand pianos are supported in a frame which is independent of the lyre and folds up under the keyboard. The treadles c, the frame f, f<1> and the bellows-connexions d form a linked system which passes, in folding, through a position of dead-centres shown in Fig. 3, from which it moves automatically under the collapsing action of the bellows-springs to a folded-up position under the keyboard a. The links f <1> of the frame are pivoted under the keyboard at f<3>, and the links f, f<1> are hinged together at f <2>. Stops fx, engaging in notches, limit the unfolding of the frame f, f<1>. Specification No. 22,941, A.D. 1904, is referred to.
Patent GB-190904070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces.
Inventor: JONES JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: C21D9/00
Filed: 1909-02-19
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 4070. Jones, J. J. Feb. 19. Endless-chain conveyers with platform carriers ; guiding carriers; feeding and discharging devices. -Metal plates are carried through a heating-chamber 3 by a conveyer furnished with elevated platforms for carrying the p l a t e s. The floor of the heating - chamber is provided with grooves 24, Fig. 6, in which slide depending lugs 26, Fig. 8, upon plates 25 secured to an endless sprocket chain 27 passing over suitablydriven sprocket-wheels 28. Upon the plates 25 are mounted the elevated platforms 31, upon which are pins 32 for supporting the plates, and catch pins 33. The plates are fed by a supplementary conveyer, extending from the rear to the front end of the furnace, and deposited upon an inclined plate 40. The plates slide down into a counterweighted transfer hood 39<a> slotted on its underside to allow it to clear the catch pins 33, which engage the plates and transfer them to the conveyer. The plates are removed from the conveyer on to rails 42 by means of "kickers" 44 mounted upon an endless chain 43.
Patent GB-190904155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Engine Valve Gear
Inventor: SAIUBERLICH THEODOR
IPC: F01L1/04
Filed: 1909-02-19
Granted: 1909-05-20
Abstract: 4155. Saiuberlich, T. July 6, 1908, [Conrention date]. Cam gears.-In a cam gear, to dispense with guides for the end of the driving-rod b, which actuates the valve spindle c, the rod is suspended from a support g by means of a flexible arm f consisting of a steel band, spring, or the like. One end of the arm f may be pivoted to the eccentric-rod or support g.
Patent GB-190904399-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electrical Relay.
Inventor: CONNER MERRITT SCOTT
IPC: H01H50/54
Filed: 1909-02-23
Granted: 1909-09-02
Abstract: 4399. Conner, M. S. Feb. 23. Electro-magnetic switches.-The armature E of a relay is attached to the core B at one end by the plate C, and is curved at the other end E<1> to leave a small air gap between it and the core. The U-piece H is attached to one of the contactsprings G, adjustment being obtained by means of a coned nut I.
Patent GB-190904643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Cooling or Cooling and Purifying Air Supplied to Enclosed Spaces such as the Interiors of Railway Coaches, Ships' Cabins and the like.
Inventor: JENSEN CHRISTIAN ALBERT
IPC: F25D7/00
Filed: 1908-08-25
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 4643. Jensen, C. A., [Sacopoulo, A. N.]. Aug. 25, 1908. Roofs.-Apparatus for cooling and purifying the air supplied to railway coaches may be placed in a roof compartment which may be fitted with deflectors v to direct air on to the porous tubes e. Liquid is supplied to the cooler from a tank h placed in a compartment on the roof.
Patent GB-190906377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bench Blocks.
Inventor: RAUM JOSEPH HERBERT
IPC: B25H7/04
Filed: 1909-03-17
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 6377. Raum, J. H., and Curr, J. March 17. Compasses; trammels.-A bench hook is provided with means for adapting it for use as a marking - gauge, trammel, or compass, and measuring-rule. The hook consists of a pair of graduated bars 1, 2 dovetailed to engage with, and slide on, one another and carrying fixed blocks 8, 9 respectively. The dovetail parts are formed on metal strips secured to the bars. The block 8 projects below the faces of the two bars 1, 2, so as to form an abutment against the end of the work bench, and the block 9 projects above so as to provide a rest for the work. The bars may be locked together frictionally in any adjusted position by screws 11, 13 passing through the blocks and one of the bars respectively. In order to adapt the device for use as a compass, trammel, or marker, the block 9 is provided with a point 16 and the block 8 with a socket 18 for a pencil.
Patent GB-190908846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Operating Railway Point and Switches.
Inventor: LEGAULT BRUNO
IPC: B61L5/10
Filed: 1909-04-14
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 8846. Legault, B. April 14. Spring operation and control; ground and like levers. -Secured to the track rail adjacent to the point tongue 3 is a casing 1 containing an inner frame or casing 6, Fig. 3, in which the vertical spindle 26 is mounted. This spindle carries a gear-wheel 27 adapted to engage a rack 17 connected to the point tongue by the rod 20. When the spindle is rotated by the hand-lever 29, Fig. 7, the point tongues are reversed. To lock the points in either of their set positions, the spindle 26 is mounted on a spring, which, at the completion of the movement of the tongues, raises the spindle so that the square collar 25 engages a corresponding recess in the lower face of the box cover 35, and the projecting pin 30 passes up into one of the recesses 13 in the slot 12. The part 7 of the frame 6 may be filled with grease, or, in a very cold climate, may contain brine or salt. When the points are also run over in the trailing direction, the rack is connected to the point rod 20 as shown in Fig. 10, the spring 56 bringing the tongues back into their original position after the vehicle has passed. In a modified construction, the spring is wound around the point rod between the bolt 54 and a nut on the outer end of the point rod.
Patent GB-190912311-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Manufacturing Pipes from Metal Strips and in a Single Operation.
Inventor: POST EUGEN JULIUS
IPC: B21C37/08
Filed: 1909-05-25
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 12,311. Post, E. J. May 25. Disk and wheel apparatus.-In a machine for skelping a n d welding pipes in a single operation, the metal strips are conveyed by drawing- tongs through the skelping-die d, then between welding - arms m, and under an emery-wheel o, carried in adjustable spring bearings, for removing the welding burr, and finally through the drawing-matrix t to give it the correct external diameter and smooth and clean it.
Patent GB-190914414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Airships.
Inventor: SCHUETTE JOHANN
IPC: B64B1/40
Filed: 1909-06-19
Granted: 1910-06-20
Abstract: 14,414. Sch³tte, J. June 19. Aerostats; propelling; steering.-An air-ship is fitted with steering-devices at each side of the aerostat, comprising horizontal surfaces fixed in an adjustable frame which also carries adjustable vertical surfaces for lateral steering. Auxiliary lifting - propellers are adapted to be clutched to the motor shaft to aid in raising the machine. The horizontal planes f<1> ... f<4>, Fig. 4, are fixed in a frame k which is rotatable about an horizontal axis z-z by means of shafts r' gearing with toothed sectors i secured to the frame. The shafts r' are rotated oppositely by a bevel-wheel z<3>, turned by flexible or jointed rods from a hand-wheel h in the car. The hand-wheel operates the frames k at both sides of the machine simultaneously in the same direction. The tillers of the vertical planes l<1>, l<2>, l<3> are connected by rods and are operated by cords from the car. Separate operating-cords are provided for the vertical planes at each side of the aerostat. The auxiliary side propellers P, Fig. 1, are mounted on vertical shafts d on a fixed bracket e, and are driven by jointed rods g and bevel-wheels from the motor shaft.
Patent GB-190914490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adapting Small-arms for Miniature Ammunition Practice.
Inventor: REARDON ROBERT EDWIN
IPC: F41A21/10
Filed: 1909-06-21
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 14,490. Reardon, R. E. June 21. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Adapting for miniature-ammunition practice. -Relates to lining tubes, or adapters, and consists in providing them at the rear with a telescopic extension which constitutes a cartridge feeder and extractor. In the construction shown, the feeder C and the extractor B are two separate sleeves, the feeder having an opening at the top to receive the cartridge, and the extractor having a flange n for engaging the flange of the cartridge. Both sleeves are pressed backwards by springs D, E, respectively, when the bolt is drawn back ; the extraction is thus automatic and is independent of the ordinary extractor. The feeder C is formed, or provided, with a striker F, Fig. 5, which is struck by the ordinary firing-pin. In a modification, the feeder and extractor are formed by a single sleeve. The ridge l on the lining-tube A may be adjustable to allow its use with differentsized chambers. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 2307/90, 24,801/93, 4145/95, and 874/07.
Patent GB-190915916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knitted Fabrics and in the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: SCOTT ROBERT WALTER
IPC: D04B1/10
Filed: 1909-07-07
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 15,916. Scott, R. W. July 7. Circular machines; parallel machines; knitted fabrics. - Plain and rib fabrics having large stitches x alternating with smaller stitches y, both in the courses and in the wales, are obtained by causing some of the needles to cast off previously to, or otherwise draw longer loops than, the rest, the procedure being subsequently reversed so that each needle draws long and short loops alternately. By this means, a slack knitted web of distinctive appearance is produced, more stable and elastic than ordinary web, and possessing improved sanitary qualities. When two kinds of yarn are fed in at alternate courses of a rib fabric, one yarn predominates on one side, and the other yarn on the reverse side. Variations can be obtained by introducing two or more similar wales or courses instead of alternating at each wale or course, by confining the alternations to particular wales, the loops in the remaining wales being substantially equal, or by the introduction of tuck stitches. For knitting plain fabric, the cams shown in Fig. 7 may be employed, the upper cams A acting on short needles to cast their loops first, while the lower cams A' have a dwell and cast the loops off the long needles subsequently. At the next feed, the procedure is reversed, and the long needles are cast off before the short needles. The application to rib machines is described in Specification 15,917/09.