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Patent GB-190717944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Percussion Fuses.
Filed: 1907-08-07
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 17,944. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. Nov. 14, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901 ]. Fuses for projectiles.-A delay-action device for percussion fuses has flash passages of different lengths adapted to be interposed between the percussion chamber and the detonator. In the base fuse shown in Figs. 1 and 3, a short passage L and a long tortuous passage M are provided in a piece K interposed between the hammer casing E and a pellet P of powder, which is intended for the ignition of a detonator. The case E can be rotated, by means of a slit g<1> in a plug G, to bring an orifice e<1> in front of one or other of the passages L, M. A packing-disk N of cloth or the like is attached to the case E, and has an orifice n<1> in coincidence with the orifice e'. Small perforated pellets m<1>, m<2> of powder, that can burn out or explode instantly, may be arranged in the passage M to help the transmission of the flash. In a modification, shown in Figs. 4 and 5, a tortuous groove T is made in the base of the piece K and a vertical passage V at one end of this groove, so that the length of the flash - passage is determined by the position of the orifice e<1> in regard to the groove T. In this case also a small pellet t<1> may be used.
Patent GB-190717959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Self-propelled Torpedoes.
Inventor: JONES ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1907-08-07
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 17,959. Jones, A. E. Aug. 7. Torpedoes.-The thickness of the shell plate h and of the motor cage f increases gradually from top to bottom with a view to increasing the stability of the torpedo and the rigidity of the rear shell and dispensing partly or wholly with the usual angle-irons and ballast. The excess thickness also enables the casing to withstand corrosion for a longer period. The shell h is fixed to the cage f, and this cage is covered with a thin metal casing i capable of displacement towards the rear for uncovering the apertures b and allowing access to the motor
Patent GB-190718320-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for use in the Formation of Wire or like Hat Frames or Shapes
Inventor: HIGGINS EDWARD SMITH
Filed: 1907-08-13
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 18,320. Higgins, E. S. Aug. 13. Bending.-Apparatus for forming hat frames from wire or the like wound around a number of hooked arms consists of a block adapted to revolve and carrying a number of radial hinged levers, which carry adjustable hooked arms for the wire and are drawn inwards so as to allow the wire shape to be removed when the winding is completed by raising, by means of a nut and screw device, a central spindle connected to them. The hollow standard b is mounted upon the base-plate a so as to rotate upon ball bearings, and a nut e having a flange f is mounted to rotate upon the standard. The bracket block b with radial brackets i is adapted to rotate in bearings in the cup-shaped nut e. A vertical spindle l is formed with a screwthread which passes through the screwed nut e and has a squared portion m which passes through a square opening in the block h. Slotted radial arms o are pivoted upon the brackets i, and to them are pivoted radial arms y adapted to be adjusted to any desired angle by the nut 3 moving in a curved slot in the arms o. The arms o are each connected by pivoted levers p to a slotted ball lodged in an annular channel in a carrier keyed to the spindle l. In operation, the nut e and the block h are rotated relatively, so that the spindle l is raised until stopped by an adjustable piece upon the lower end of the spindle. By the upward movement of the balls q the levers o are caused to move away from the spindle into the position shown, and the hooked arms, being adjusted in length and inclination, the wire is wound around the hooks, the standard b being rotated about the base to facilitate this. To release the work, the nut e is rotated in the opposite direction, whereupon the levers are again drawn in towards the central spindle.
Patent GB-190721910-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Liquid Level Indicator
Inventor: COHN JACOB
Filed: 1907-10-04
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 21,910. Cohn, J. Oct. 4. Water &c. levels, indicating. - The apparatus is intended chiefly for use on motor-cars, but is stated to be applicable generally. The float l is adjustable on the lever i so as to vary its distance from the fulcrum g, which is also adjustable as to height on a vertical rod d. This rod depends from a plate a fixed over an opening in the top of the reservoir. A chain o connects the float lever i with the mechanism of the indicating-dial, which is preferably arranged on the dash-board of the car ; the chain is housed in a tube.
Patent GB-190724063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Indicating the Air Discharge from Pumps and the like and Specially Intended for use with Steam Condensing Plant.
Filed: 1907-10-31
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 24,063. Contraflo Condenser Co., and Weighton, R. L. Oct. 31. Air-pumps, steamengine and like.- The delivery pipe of the air-pump in a steam-engine condensing - system is provided with a valve adapted to lift with abnormally high rates of discharge of air, and with an airdischarging and indicating apparatus comprisiog means for automatically adjusting the aggregate are of the discharge ports. Fig. 1 shows the condenser a, the air-pump c, and the discharge pipe d on which is the valve n for dealing with high discharges. A branch pipe f conducts the normal discharge to the indicating-apparatus e. Fig. 2 shows one form of this apparatus. Air passes from the pipe f through a connexion j into a bell h, depresses the level of w a er therein, and then passes through holes m, bubbles through water in a container g which is preferably made of glass, and escapes to the atmosphere. The depression of the level in the bell is a measure of the amount of air discharged per unit of time. The apparatus may be calibrated. Instead of connecting the apparatus to the discharge pipe d by a branch pipe f, it may be made integral therewith, as shown in Fig. 5. In a modification of the form shown in Fig. 2, the bell is made to rise and fall, the admission pipe being extended to act as a guide. Other guides may be provided if necessary. The weight of the bell may be altered by providing it with a closed buoyancy chamber, spring, or counterweight. The motion may also be damped by means of a dash-pot or by diaphragms attached to the outside of the bell. The admission pipe may be provided with a non-return valve. In the apparatus shown in Figs. 9 and 10, no water is employed. As shown in Fig. 9 a perforated quadrant 4 with a balance weight 7, dash-pot 9, and pointer 5, is used as the discharge outlet with variable area ; and for abnormal discharges, the cover is lifted sufficiently for the quadrant to clear the top of the pipe and provide a free escape. In the form shown in Fig. 10, the apparatus comprises a chamber with a number of valves 12 controlling orifices m'. The valves are of progressively increasing weight, so that they open one after the other, providing automatically a sufficient aggregate area for the discharge of the air.
Patent GB-190726170-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Selective Manual Operating Mechanism for Calculating Machines.
Inventor: BUERK RICHARD
Filed: 1907-11-26
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 26,170. Buerk, R. April 24, [date applied applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Calculating-apparatus.-In a wheel set and operated adding-machine, the master setting-wheel is actuated by successive operations of a group of four setting-wheels, each of which when passed by the finger moves bodily away from a locking device, engages with a pinion fast on the spindle of the master setting-wheel, and is limited as to rotation by an overthrow-preventing slide, whereby one operation of the same wheel always adds the same amount. There are four of these wheels a, Fig. 3, which at a single operation add 1, 3, 4, and 9 respectively, where from any number up to 9 can be made up. Each wheel is carried in a frame pivoted at c and normally pressed upwards by a spring d; when depressed by the operator's finger, internal teeth m gear with the corresponding pin n on the spindle of the master setting-wheel. Ribs or teeth f for engagement with the finger are provided on each wheel at distances proportional to the digit to be set thereby, and these are normally held locked by a fixed stop g from which they are disengaged upon depression of the wheel ; simultaneously the teeth upon the lower side of the wheel engage with the spring-controlled overthrow-preventing slides k.
Patent GB-190727278-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Signalling and Stopping Apparatus for Trains on Railways Furnished or not with the Block System.
Inventor: MAGLIETTA LUIGI
Filed: 1907-12-10
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 27,278. Maglietta, L. Dec. 17, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Switches.-In an automatic electric system in which signals are operated on the trains, or trains are stopped by actuation of a brake valve, electric contact-makers are arranged at intervals along the track, and are closed by trains to complete a circuit between two trains on a section, the sections being arranged to overlap. At points and crossings, the line conductors are suitably connected to protect the roads. The contact-makers, Fig. 2, may be placed in the middle or at the side of the track, and an insulated skate on the engine is arranged so as to depress the plunger 7 by contact with the head 10, and, should two trains be on the same section, the circuit is completed through the signalling- apparatus on each train. The contact-makers are arranged at intervals shorter than a train length, and each vehicle of a train carries a skate, so that one or more contacts must be closed at very short intervals while a train is on a section. As a modification, the push contacts may be on the train, and the skates on the track. A casing 13 and an external cover 14 protect the contact apparatus. At places where sections overlap, the block 12 is duplicated, one contact being connected to each section.
Patent GB-190728369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mold Packing Machines.
Inventor: ROGERSON ALBERT CHARLES
Filed: 1907-12-24
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 28,369. Rogerson, A. C. Dec. 24. Moulding.-In a machine for packing moulds in which the material is projected into the box or flask with packing force, the packing-material is delivered by a belt conveyer into a box provided with a spiral feed-wheel, from which it passes to a second band conveyer, which delivers the material in batches in quick succession to the mould at a speed and in a direction which may be varied at will. The machine runs on tracks 69, Fig. 1, supported with suitable bracing by a vertical turn-post 70, handles 55 on the delivery-conveyer frame 51 serving to move this frame easily into any required position. The sand or other material is heaped up on the floor, and is carried by the belt 40, Figs. 1 and 9, to the box 30, Fig. 2, containing a spiral feed-wheel 29. Angle cleats 61 extend over the centre portion of the belt 40, and the amount of material delivered is adjusted by varying the angle of inclination of the frame 43. This frame 43 consists of angle-bars at each corner, and side plates, which at the lower end have flanges 62, the free ends of which are bent over to form a contracted passage for the material, the upper end of the frame forming a delivery spout 45. Means are provided for varying the tension in the belt, and arms 63 are hooked to a rod 66 suspended from the carriage 67. The delivery belt 48 has cleats 54, Fig. 7, and the pivoted frame 51 carries a plate 56, which forms a sealed joint between it and the box 30. This plate has a curved portion 57, and is pulled upwards by springs 59 so that as the frame is tilted, the plate 56 maintains a tight joint. The machine is driven by an electromotor 6, the feed conveyer being driven from it through belt and toothed gearing and a clutch 17.
Patent GB-190800425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telegraphone Apparatus.
Inventor: HYTTEN EINAR ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-01-07
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 425. Hytten, E. A. Jan. 7. Switches.-Two interlocked relays 38, Figs. 1 and 4, for controlling the starting, reversing, and stopping of an electric motor, consist of electromagnets 47, 48 with armatures 49, 50 on the short arms of elbow levers 51, 52, the long arms of which carry contact springs 53, 54, 55, 56 for the motor current, these springs closing contacts with screws 57, 58, 59, 60. Contact springs 61, 62 close contacts with a fork-shaped contact spring 63. On the elbow levers 51, 52 are arms 64, 65 with step-shaped ends, which are pressed together by springs 66, 67. If both armatures 49, 50 are attracted and simultaneously released, the parts assume the position shown in Fig. 4, in which all the contacts are interrupted. The contacts 55, 59 and 56, 60, and also those between the springs 61, 63, are controlled by the armature 49, and the contacts 53, 57 and 54, 58, and also those between the springs 62, 63, are controlled by the armature 50. The relay 38 is controlled by push-buttons, one energizing the magnet 48 to start the motor, another energizing the magnet 47 to reverse the motor, and the third energizing both magnets so as to stop the motor. An interrupter for controlling an indicator consists of an insulating roller 30 provided with three cams having notches 31. Spring contacts 34 periodically drop into the notches and engage lower spring contacts to complete circuit. In an arrangement for actuating switches b reversal o f rotary motion, a circuit is opened or closed by means of contact springs actuated in accordance with the direction of rotation of a shaft. The shaft gears frictionally with a disk having a limited movement and carrying an insulated plate with oblique notcbes. An extension upon a contact spring engages in the notches and passes on to the outer or inner face of the disk according to its direction of movement, and is thereby carried into or out of contact with fixed spring blade members. Specification No. 7292, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Electric telegraphs &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190805784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Transversely Cutting Blocks of Stone, Logs, or other Substances, and for Felling Trees and Cross-cutting Bark on Logs to Facilitate Removal thereof.
Inventor: VITTURI ARTURO GENERINI
Filed: 1908-03-14
Granted: 1909-03-15
Abstract: 5784. Vitturi, A. G. March 14. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Bark, removing; sawing; tree felling.-Relates to a machine for transversely sawing logs, stone, &c., for felling trees, or for cross-cutting bark to facilitate removal. A ring-shaped base A is carried vertically, horizontally, or at any angle on a frame 1, and may be adjusted vertically thereon. The base-ring A bas guideways B, B<1>, on which a second ring C is revolved by means of an endless cable. Saws M are carried on a spindle K in the ring C, the spindle also carrying a worm-wheel J gearing with a worm 1. The worm I and a wheel F are carried by a shaft G mounted in bearings H carried by the revoluble ring C. The wheel F gears with a screw-thread E on the inner wall of the fixed ring A. The wheel F is thus rotated when the ring C revolves, and acts through the worm gearing J, I to feed the saws M into the work carried by the table R. For felling trees, the machine is used as shown in Fig. 5, spurs Q preventing rotation of the ring A.
Patent GB-190807447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices for Removing Sludge from Circular Sewage Tanks.
Inventor: IVES EDWARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-04-04
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 7447. Ives, E. W. April 4. Sewage, treating; tanks for.-A device for removing sludge from circular tanks, for example tanks with a cone-shaped lower portion such as shown in Specification No. 9512, A.D. 1900, comprises a scoop S connected to a chamber B<1>, which is rotated by means of a shaft B<2> and gearing at the top of the tank. The sludge is discharged to the pipe P when an aperture C' in the chamber B<1> is over one or more apertures C, which extend for the greater part of the circumference of a fixed inner chamber B. The scoop has its section preferably in the form of an inverted L, the side and top both tapering outwards.
Patent GB-190808913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Game Scoring Apparatus
Inventor: SALTER HENRY WALTER ARCOT
Filed: 1908-04-24
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 8913. Salter, H. W. A. April 24. Scoring and marking.-A device for indicating the score in a game of polo consists of a frame a divided into three parts b, c, d. In.the centre part c is mounted a clock e provided with a single hand, which closes the circuit of an electric bell f every ten minutes and thus automatically times each "chukka." A wide band, on which are displayed the words "first ten minutes," and so on, is mounted above the clock behind a space x in the frame, and is attached to spring rollers operated by a cord y. In the side spaces b, c, spaces m are provided for names of the opposing sides, and spaces n for their colours. Bands o mounted on spring rollers and marked with numbers indicate the scores of each side. Slabs p may also be placed on each side of the clock, and the marker may record thereon the results of the games played.
Patent GB-190816512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change-speed and Reversing Devices.
Inventor: MICHAILOFF THEODOR
Filed: 1908-08-05
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 16,512. Michailoff, T. Aug. 5. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Hydraulic transmission of power. -Relates to variable-speed and reversing gearing of the kind in which hydraulic vanes on driving and driven shafts work in a casing which is held against rotation for reversed driving. Vanes or pistons 8, 9, Fig. 1, mounted at right-angles to one another on the driving-shaft 1 work in eccentric cavities in a loose casing 3. Similar mutually - perpendicular vanes 6, 7, are mounted on the driven shaft 2 at the other end of the casing 3. The cavities enveloping the vanes 6, 7 are connected by passages 32 formed in the casing 3 and shown diagrammatically in Fig. 2. These and like passages 31 connecting the other pair of cavities are full of liquid. Four cocks 27 intercepting these passages are operable simultaneously through rods 30 from a slidable collar 29. If the cocks 27 are closed, the gear rotates solid. As the cocks 27 are gradually opened, an increasing amount of slip takes place, and the speed imparted to the shaft 2 is reduced. When the cocks 27 are fully open and the casing 3 is held against rotation by a brake applied to a drum 33, reversed driving of the shaft 2 is effected. Provision is made to obviate the effect of unequal leakage at the vanes. Bevel-gears 34 on the ends of the shafts 1, 2 mesh with planetary gears 36 mounted on a transverse spindle 35. Unequal leakage is stated to cause an end-over-end movement of the spindle 35 relatively to the casing 3. The ends of the spindle 35 operate by-pass cocks 37, 38, thereby allowing the vanes to take up better positions.
Patent GB-190819657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Apparatus for Receptacles of Fluids.
Inventor: REDECKER AUGUST
Filed: 1908-09-18
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 19,657. Redecker, A., and Cordes, F. Sept. 18. Liquidweighers ; spring balances.-A spring balance for ascertaining the weight of the contents of carbon-dioxide cylinders is so arranged that one scale can be used with springs of varying strengths. The cylinder e is supported by a pair of parallel arms c, b, which are hinged to a board a, the lower arm being also connected to the board by the weighing-spring i. The arms are joined by rods l, and one of these carries an adjustable lug m, on which the lower end of a rod o rests. This rod carries a pointer which moves over a scale p and may be locked in any position by a screw r. When a cylinder is placed on the apparatus, the lug m is adjusted so that the pointer indicates the weight of the contents of the cylinder. The pointer may be fixed and the scale may be movable. Springs of different strengths may be used with one scale by supporting the rod o at the end of a rod v, Fig. 3, hinged to the board a. The rod v rests on a pin u, which moves in a slot in an arm s adjustably secured to the rod l. The movement of the pointer for a given movement of the cylinder varies with the position of the pin in the slot. This device also has two scales, one of which is fixed and indicates the total weight of the cylinder, and the other, which is adjustable, indicates the weight of the contents of the cylinder. The movement of the pointer may also be varied by moving the point at which the spring is connected to the arm c. The pointer may also consist of a counterbalanced lever, one arm of which is depressed by a pin fixed to the rod l. The scale in this case is circular, and the pin may be adjusted in the slotted arm in order to adjust the movement of the pointer.
Patent GB-190823660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: HEWER EDWARD
Filed: 1908-11-05
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 23,660. Hewer, E. Nov. 5. Spokes; hubs; metallic wheels; building wheels. - In building wheels, hollow metal spokes B, Fig. 1, are attached by one or more rivets C to rim sections A and are fitted, at their inner ends, with loose wedge-shaped blocks F. The sections are placed together in one plane and an outer tyrecarrying rim H is shrunk on whereby the wedge blocks are driven firmly together and plates J are riveted over the ends of the sections connecting them together and to the outer rim H. Between the inner ends of the spokes are placed wood filling-pieces K through which pass bolts L for securing the wheel to the hub flanges. To give lateral rigidity dowel pins G may be driven between the wedge blocks, or the blocks may be shaped to interlock as shown in Fig. 6. Instead of the rivets C, the outer ends of the spokes are provided with blocks D, Fig. 2, carrying two or more rivets E, and the abutting ends of the sections A may be angular as in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190903015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for use by Cyclists as an Assistance in Climbing Hills.
Inventor: EMERSON ANNIE MARGARET
IPC: B62J99/00
Filed: 1909-02-08
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 3015. Emerson, A. M. Feb. 8. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Hill-climbing, facilitating. - A device for cyclists, intended as an assistance in hill-climbing, consists of a band or girdle a, encircling the waist of the rider, and connected by spiral springs b to a metal loop d which hooks on to a shackle or the like provided on the head of the bicycle. The springs may be bound together for a portion of their length as shown in dotted lines at c.
Patent GB-190904175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrodes for Electric Furnaces.
Inventor: RUTHENBURG MARCUS
IPC: H05B7/12
Filed: 1909-02-20
Granted: 1909-11-11
Abstract: 4175. Ruthenburg, M. Feb. 20. Furnace details.-An electrode is protected by a fluid-cooled jacket lined with insulating, and preferably refractory, material, for instance fire-clay with or without asbestos. The material may form a tube F resting on a ledge D' at the bottom of the jacket B, or may be keyed into recesses in the jacket. The water jacket B may consist of castiron tubes connected by distance-pieces C, and of wrought-iron caps D made tight by gaskets E of round copper-wire. The electrode-holder H is preferably of the same external diameter as the electrode.