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Patent GB-190713732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Locks.
Inventor: POTTER JAMES JACKSON
Filed: 1907-06-13
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 13,732. Potter, J. J., Browne, R. W., and Baylor, A. H. June 13. Locking nuts.-A flange 7 on a nut 5 is provided wit h ratchet - teeth 8, which are engaged by a resilient pawl 10 on a square shank 9 seated in a transverse opening 2 in the bolt 1. A lug 11 on the pawl engages the inner wall of the flange 7. The pawl is released by compressing the bowshaped part.
Patent GB-190716432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refining Crude Petroleum by Distillation.
Inventor: MARTINI DAN
Filed: 1907-07-17
Granted: 1908-07-17
Abstract: 16,432. Martini, D. July 17. Distilling petroleum.-A plant for refining crude petroleum comprises a chamber v, Fig. 4, in which the petroleum in the form of spray is mixed with an ionized gas, for example oxygen, atmospheric air, or steam ; a casing 6, in which the mixture is passed between magnets 5 and is thus subjected to the action of a magnetic field ; a still 7, heated by a furnace 8, and provided with electrodes ; and a chimney 12, communicating by inclined pipes 13 with condensing tanks 15, the separation of the various distillates being effected by vibration 14, such as electrically-actuated tuning-forks, of varying pitch and placed so that nodal points are formed at the ends of the pipes 13. The ionizer, Fig. 1, consists of two cones c, d, made of insulating- material and either plane or stepped in shape. Strips of copper or other conducting-mesh are fitted into spiral grooves h, e formed on the cones. The longitudinal wires are pulled out, leaving the ends of cross-wires projecting a number of points. The strips of mesh are then forced into the grooves by means of tightening wires. The inner cone is adjustably mounted on the brackets r. A current of high frequency and of intensity sufficient to cause spark discharge is used. The petroleum is fed into the spraying chamber v under pressure and is sprayed by a blast of the ionized gas. The electrodes in the still are preferably connected up to an alternator giving not less than 4000 volts.
Patent GB-190717445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet Metal Cutting Presses.
Inventor: MASON DAN
Filed: 1907-07-30
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 17,445. Mason, D., Mason, C., and Burdett, S. H. July 30. Punching.-To facilitate the setting of decorated metal sheets in a machine for cutting out box-lid blanks &c., the work x is held by a perforated plate i almost in contact with the punches c when these are raised, the plate being carried by the punch slide b. The stopping of the plate i on the descent of the slide b is allowed for by springs k and sliding connexions g.
Patent GB-190717779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Ores and Metal-bearing Solutions for the Separation of Metals contained therein.
Inventor: LAVINGTON WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1907-08-03
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 17,779. Lavington, W. J., [Brown, F. C.]. Aug. 3. Amalgam, obtaining.-Ore, especially silver and gold bearing ore, in the form of slime is fed into a tank A, Fig. 1, in which is a central circulating- pipe B, the slime being allowed to settle, if necessary, to allow superfluous water or solution to be run off from the top. Cyanide or other solution, water, air, or a mixture of these, is now introduced first through jets d' and then through jets d, and the material is forced up the pipe B. Compressed air is introduced by a pipe C at the bottom of the pipe B. Amalgamated cathodes and corresponding anodes I, F, G, E are provided at the top or bottom of the tank, or at the top and bottom. Air may be supplied through a pipe C' to loosen any material packed around the lower end of the pipe B, and to assist the circulation if necessary. The device consisting of the pipes D, D' and jets d, d' for loosening any settled material in the tank may be replaced or supplemented by an inner or an outer vessel having nozzles for the admission of air or liquid or both to the conical part of the tank. The inner vessel may be arranged to be raised and lowered, or made in one with the tank. In a modified form of apparatus for treating metal bearing solutions, the bottom of the tank slopes towards the lower end of the pipe or pipes B, Fig. 7, a well L being provided below the pipes. The mercury supplied to the cathodes E, G gravitates towards the well and is removed by suitable means. Deflectors K, K<1> direct the flow of solution through the tank. The pipe or pipes B discharge into a distributing launder H. The mercury is fed into the tank A from a perforated trough mounted over the openings between plates G, I, so that, when it is tilted, the mercury runs through the perforations and falls on to the plates G, and then on to the plates E. The mercury is removed from the latter, when required, by the pipe R.
Patent GB-190719038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fish-plates and Fastenings for Railway Rail Joints.
Inventor: ROBINSON JOHN
Filed: 1907-08-24
Granted: 1908-08-24
Abstract: 19,038. Robinson, J. Aug. 24. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Locking bolts, studs, and set-screws.-Rail ends have rectangular notches e to receive a square bolt f, which with the round bolts d take into projections h formed on one fish-plate, the projections and bolts being slotted to receive a rectangular cotter i, having a split end into which a wedge may be driven. The parts h may be separate pieces fitting on the bolts d, f.
Patent GB-190719477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Mercury Interrupters.
Inventor: GAIFFE GEORGES EUGENE
Filed: 1907-08-30
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 19,477. Gaiffe, G. E. April 3, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Switches.-In a rotary mercurial interrupter in which the motor circuit and the coil circuit are successively closed by jets of mercury projected by centrifugal force against contacts, the electromotor is furnished with pole-pieces of variable position for the purpose of enabling the speed, and thereby the interruption frequency, to be varied. By the arrangement of circuits shown in Fig. 3, the motor circuit and the coil circuit have no reaction upon one and the interruption frequency is varied without introducing resistances into the motor circuit. The contact-pieces h, i, Figs 1 and 3, are of rectangular profile, and are vertically adjustable, so that the duration of contact may be varied. The position of the motor pole-pieces m is adjusted by a handle o. The contact terminals h, i of the motor circuit and the induction circuit b<1> are connected to terminals t, u on the insulated top q of the vessel. The mercury and vessel case are connected to the terminal s. The condenser d' is shunted across the .terminals s,.u of the induction-coil circuit.
Patent GB-190720888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relatign to Frictional Shaft Couplings.
Inventor: LINDSAY ROBERT
Filed: 1907-09-20
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 20,888. Lindsay, R. Sept. 20. Shaft couplings. -A shaft coupling consists of clamps 1, 5 with recesses 2, 6. The clamps are formed integral with bridge-pieces 10, and are secured to the shafts by means of bolts 4, 8. A cylindrical sheet-metal shield may be provided. Specification No. 25,346, A.D. 1903, is referred to.
Patent GB-190727502-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Friction Clutch for Conveying Rotary Motion.
Inventor: FARMER FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-12-13
Granted: 1908-12-14
Abstract: 27,502. Farmer, F., and Farmer, A. Dec. 13. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Clutches. - In wedge - operated band friction clutches, the band 4 is kept by a spring 6 in engagement with an arm 5 secured to the shaft 2. The wedge 8 engages rollers 7 on the band ends, and is adjustable on a screwed link 9 pivoted to a lever 10, which is pivoted on the arm 5 and operated by a toggle-link 12 and sleeve 13. The band may be split, in which case the operating means are duplicated.
Patent GB-190801157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Distributing Valves and Valve Gears for Steam Engines
Inventor: CHAPMAN JOHN STEVENSON
Filed: 1908-01-17
Granted: 1909-01-18
Abstract: 1157. Chapman, J. S. Jan. 17. Drawings to Specification. Means for absorbing mechanical shocks.-For cushioning the slide-valve of a steam engine, a piston connected to the valve slides in a cylinder which is open to the atmosphere, through a port, when the valve is at either end of its stroke, the air pressure in the cylinder being regulated by adjustable spring-loaded exhaust valves.
Patent GB-190801335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Folding Paper and the like.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-01-20
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 1335. Newton, P. A., [Hoe, R.]. Jan. 20. Folding paper.-Webs of paper &c. are folded in such a way that any number of longitudinal edge folds may be given to a running web, the central part of the web being undeflected during the folding. The web W is fed by means of rolls 1, 2, Fig. 1, over a plate 4 mounted on an arm 5. The web is then acted on by edge folders 7, 8, Figs. 1 and 8, mounted on arms 9, the folders tnrning in opposite edges as indicated at 10, Fig. 2. The central part of the web is kept flat during this folding, and also during the subsequent folding, by means of similar folders 15, 16, which turn in the already folded edges, as shown at 18, Fig. 2, to form a five-ply product. One of the folders 7, 8 may be omitted to form a four-ply product, or additional folders may be added if more than five plies are required. The folded web, after leaving the two sets of folders, passes under rolls 11, 12, 19, 20, and after leaving these rolls, the web is passed to cutting and folding rolls 21, 22, &c. Several sets of rolls 21, 22 may be arranged on: parallel shafts operated from one train of gearing, and these rolls may deal with folded webs from several sets of folding - devices, which deal with a very wide web, which is slit before passing to each set of folders.
Patent GB-190802057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Double Incandescent Mantles.
Filed: 1908-01-29
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 2057. Akt.-Ges. fiir Selas-Beleuchtung. July 27, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Incandescent gas lamps. -A double mantle is formed by dividing a tubular fabric into two parts by tying and then drawing one part over the other. In one method, the tubular fabric is drawn over two mandrels 8, 9 detachably connected by a rod 12, or guided by rods engaging their rear ends, and is tied between the mandrels by a thread 5 or by metal parts fixed by a thread, one part being then drawn over the other. The ends of the fabric may be held taut on the mandrel, preferably by elastic bands, and the mandrels may be flattened so that the creases at the tying place may be smoothed out by pressing the mandrels together, the mandrels being slightly recessed round the rod 12 to allow for the thread 5.
Patent GB-190803957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Water-purifying Apparatus.
Inventor: GUNDY CHARLES PHILIP VAN
Filed: 1908-02-21
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 3957. Gundy, C. P. van. Feb. 26, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Mixing liquids in definite proportions.-Water is supplied to a mixing-tank 8 by a pipe 7, and chemical by a pipe 24 and a tilting vessel 11 with a slot or opening 12. A float 20 in a perforated chamber in the tank 8 is connected by means of a counterweighted lever 18 with the vessel 11, and thus regulates the relative proportions of chemical leaving the vessel 11 by the opening 12 and by an opening 16 delivering into a funnel 23 on a return pipe, the supply from the pipe 24 being constant. The width of the slot 12 can be regulated by means of a plate provided with screws threaded through a rib on the vessel. A modified apparatus is shown, in which the mixing-tank is supported on springs and is itself connected to the lever, the float being omitted.
Patent GB-190806275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Making Photographic Copies of Printed Documents, Manuscripts, Drawings, and the like.
Inventor: ARNHARD CARL VON
Filed: 1908-03-20
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 6275. Arnhard, C. von. March 20. Copying doc u - ments &c. ; printing. -Relates chiefly to processes in which light is passed through from the back of the sensitized paper, which is laid with the coated side in contact with the manuscript &c. and maintained in contact by means of a transparent plate. A stiff layer of cardboard or thin sheet metal, or a glass plate &c. is placed beneath the manuscript &c., which may be a page left intact in a book ; when the writing is on both sides of the page, this stiff layer should be non-actinic (black, red, green, &c.) ; alternatively, a glass plate covered with tinfoil or a colour filter may be used. A glass plate covers the back of the sensitized paper and is clamped down by means such as that shown, so that good contact is made by the curving in the middle. The book is supported in the centre by a bar or a block of rubber or the like to allow depression of the sides of the book &c. under the pressure of the clamps d. The clamps are connected by a sliding rod f passing through lugs on their longer arms, and each carries a revoluble plate g of oblong shape to be placed longitudinally or transversely according as the book to be supported is smaller or larger. An open frame, having three sides preferably of wood coated underneath with paper or felt, and the other side, which faces the book cover, of metal, is placed between the clamping-screws and the glass cover-plate ; or a frame of cross-bars with rubber buffers may be used to distribute the pressure. The glass plate may have its fore end resting on a rubber-covered incline. Means are provided for holding the back of the book (shown upright) at various angles. A non- actinic layer may also be placed under the sensitized paper when the latter is under the print and the light passes through the print.
Patent GB-190809207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Filters.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-04-28
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 9207. Boult, A. J., [Goldman & Co., E.]. April 28. Filters of similar filtering-units.- Beer or other liquid is admitted through a pipe a<1> to a casing A, containing a series of fibre filtering-disks b<12> in pans b<6>. The bottom of each pan has concentric corrugations intersected by radial corrugations at intervals, so as to give a channelled surface both above and below. The cell pan has a central aperture and is gripped between a packing-ring b<9> and a flange b<8> on a conduit section b<7>, the lower end of which fits into the conduit section below. Packing-rings b<10> are provided on the lower outer margin of each pan and fit into the pan below. Liquid passes through perforations b<21> in the packing-rings b<10> and is distributed to each disk by the channels on the lower surfaces of the pans. Filtered liquid is collected by the channels on the upper surfaces and discharged through ports b<19> to the outlet pipe a. Screens may be placed between each fibre disk and the bottom of the pan.
Patent GB-190812538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Propelling Machinery.
Inventor: BEVIS RESTAL RATSEY
Filed: 1908-06-11
Granted: 1909-06-11
Abstract: 12,538. Bevis, R. R., and Gibson, J. H. June 11. Elastic-fluid turbines.-Relates to ship - propelling machinery comprising- combined steam turbines and reciprocating engines. The reciprocating and rotary units are arranged on different shafts, and are controlled by a single piece of mechanism. The valves and steam-pipe connexions are such that the turbine may be fed with exhaust steam from the reciprocating engines or with fresh steam from the boiler, and the two units, which are both reversible, may be run in the same or opposite directions at the same time, and one may be stopped independently of the other. Fig. 1 shows the compound reciprocating engine a comprising three cylinders a<1>, a<2>, a3, and the turbine b with steam-pipes k, l leading to each end to make it reversible. A pipe d<1> supplies the reciprocating engine with steam at boiler pressure, and a pipe i leads the exhaust to a valve housing g, the position of the valves in which determines whether the turbine b shall run ahead or astern or shall run idly in the condenser vacuum. The construction of the valve g is shown in Fig. 3. The valves 13, 14, controlling the ports between the steam chamber 12 and the chambers 10, 11 connected with the opposite ends of the turbine, are preferably of the double-beat type, and their rods 15 are joined by a double bell-crank lever 16. The lever works about a pin 17, which is supported in bearings carried by a spring 19. The lever is operated by a rod 22, the other end of which slides in a curved link 23, Fig. 2, mounted on the reversing-shaft 24 of the reciprocating engine. The rod 22 is actuated by a lever 26 and rod 25. When the rod 22 is at one end of the link 23, both engine and turbine run in the same direction, ahead or astern; when it is moved over to the opposite end of the link, they run in opposite directions, and, when the rod is in the centre of the link 23, both the valves 13, 14 are closed, and the turbine runs idly in vacuum. On the valves 13,14 closing, the exhaust pressure increases, and a double-beat valve opens automatically, allowing the reciprocating engine to exhaust into the condenser c. The spring o of the valve j may be provided with an easing-lever by which the valve can be kept permanently open. The valve j may have a flexible seat as described in Specification No. 9020, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Valves &c.]. By means of a pipe h connecting the valve g with the pipe d', high-pressure steam can be supplied to the turbine. By the provision of suitable stop-valves or blanking-flanges in the steam-pipes, and a hand operating-gear for the device g, the engines can be run independently. According to the Provisional Specification the hand gear may consist of a handwheel and screwed shaft acting on the levers, the existing rod being disconnected.
Patent GB-190812545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Moulding Boxes or Frames for use in Foundries and the like.
Inventor: ZENZES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1908-06-11
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 12,545. Zenzes, A. June 11. Moulding.-A moulding-box comprises four separate members, which have thickened and rabbeted extremities, and are secured together by one or more wedge-shaped clips at each joint. Figs. 1, 2, and 4 show such a box. Each end piece b, b<1> has forked extremities comprising thickened projecting pieces d fitting into corresponding recesses on the outer surfaces of the thickened ends of the side pieces a, a', and other projections f engaging the inner surfaces of the side pieces. A half-dovetail projection g is formed on the side of each projection d, which abuts against a similar projection h on the adjacent side piece when the members are assembled. Clips k engage the pairs of projections g, h, and secure the members in position. The side pieces and end pieces are perforated to permit of the escape of the gases and steam generated during the drying of the mould. Projections n are arranged to form strengthening-ribs, and handles p are provided.
Patent GB-190814314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Writing Tablets and the like
Inventor: KLAUENBERG ADOLF
Filed: 1908-07-06
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 14,314. Klauenberg, A. July 5, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Memorandum tablets.-Relates to writing-tablets &c. from which the writing can be readily erased. Paper stuff is boiled in dilute sulphuric acid to dissolve the wood fibres. The precipitate is first boiled in a weak lye and then one or more times in plain water and finally washed in cold water. It is next dried, pulverized, and mixed with stearin, the mixture being then kneaded with alum at 92‹-95‹ C. until a pulp is formed. This homogeneous mass is pressed on a suitable base and can be written upon with pencil or ink, a very thin layer of the substance being removed with the writing when rubbed over with a moist sponge. Coloured lines may be formed by cutting deep grooves in the material and then filling them with a similar substance of a contrasting colour.
Patent GB-190814360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braiding Machines.
Inventor: ROSSKOTHEN FERDINAND
Filed: 1908-07-07
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 14,360. Rosskothen, F. July 7. Braiding-machines. - The upper bobbin carriers or flyer disks e', e<2> of machines in which upper and lower sets of bobbins are revolved in opposite directions, are laterally supported by rollers f, f<1>, and the diaks e<2> roll on a platform g of the lower rotary frame, the lower threads being passed between the surfaces e<1>, f, e<2>, f<1>, which may be roughened or corrugated. The outer rollers f<1> are flanged or bevelled to resist the centrifugal action, and may be mounted above the axes of the flyers to increase the grip of the disks e<2> on the platform. The bobbins d, Fig. 12, are mounted in pivoted holders weighted or shaped to bring the centre of gravity below the axis of rotation. The thread, when no twist is required, is passed through eyes in the holder s, through a hollow pivot, and thence to the braiding-point. If the bottom is fixed to the flyer, one twist per revolution is imparted, and two twists per revolution are obtained when the bobbin is loosely mounted as shown in Fig. 8 and the thread passed through the pivot of the disk e<2>, through an eye at the edge of the disk, and out through an eye in the disk e<1>. Mechanism is described for operating the lower threads under practically constant tension.
Patent GB-190828493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fountain Pen Nibs.
Inventor: CAMERON DUNCAN
Filed: 1908-12-31
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 28,493. Cameron, D. Dec. 31. [Patent of Addition to No. 8313, A.D. 1907.] Pens, reservoir. In fountain-pen nibs of the type provided with a flexible top feed-bar, and adapted for use with pens having a grooved bottom feed-bar, as described in Specification No. 8313, A.D. 1907, the top feed-bar a is attached to the nib c by a tongue or claw d, turned up out of the pierce hole c<1> of the nib and passed through a corresponding pierce hole b in the bar and clinched over upon the top of the bar. The bar a may be attached at its rear end by ears a'.
Patent GB-190900193-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Coast Defence Against Sea Erosion.
Inventor: HERON HENRY JOHN
IPC: E02B3/04
Filed: 1909-01-04
Granted: 1910-01-04
Abstract: 193. Heron, H. J. Jan. 4. Groins and the like, beach.-In a method of coast defence against sea erosion, groins and revetments made of lattice-like construction are placed parallel or at an angle to the water-line. Fig. 1 shows a beach with the groins a, formed of material such as strong netting, set approximately at right-angles to the low-water line. Revetments c, of similar construction and preferably inclined away from the sea, may be used in conjunction with the groins. The lattice-like structure may be supported on frames d, shown in Figs. 4 and 5, carried on tubular piles b.