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Patent GB-190715166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Tightening or Slackening of Driving Belts for Motor-propelled Cycles, Cars, and the like.
Inventor: RAKE HERBERT JAMES
Filed: 1907-07-01
Granted: 1908-07-01
Abstract: 15,166. Rake, H. J. July 1. Motor-cycles; driving-mechanism.-In a variablespeed pulley for motor-cycles &c, in which the variation in diameter is effected by the same lever or pedal which oscillates the pulley to enable the belt to be tightened or slackened, a carrier a, Figs. 1 and 5, is mounted on the driving-shaft b and can be oscillated thereon by the pedal or lever c, pivoted at d to the machine frame-work. The bosses fare bored and screwed to receive the hollow spindle g, fitted with ball races h for ball bearings supporting the sleeves i of the variable-speed pulley, one half k of which is formed with the sleeve and the other, l, is feathered thereon. The wheel 13 secured to the part k enables the latter to be driven from the engine shaft by sprocket and chain gearing. The portion l has an extension m fitted with a race n running on ball bearings on a collar o, which is screwed to the end p of a swindle q provided with a thread r screwing in the hollow spindle g. Any rotation of the spindle q causes the part l to slide relatively to the part k. The pinion s, feathered to the spindle q, is prevented from sliding with it by a pin, carried by the spindle g, engaging a groove The pinion rotates whenever the carrier a is oscillated about the engine shaft by engagement with teeth v on the upper edge of a segmental plate w. A locking-piece x, mounted in guides on the carrier a and controlled by a spring and a Bowden wire, has two sets of teeth y, z, the former longer than the latter. The loose plate 1, provided on its upper edge with teeth 2, and normally forced upward by springs 4, slides between the plate wand a plate 3 which may form part of the frame-work. These plates have teeth 5 to engage the teeth 2, and the plates w, 1 are also slotted and provided with teeth 6, 7 to engage the teeth y on the locking- piece x. The plate wand piece x have further sets of engaging teeth 8, z, respectively. The other opposing surfaces 9, 10 of the pieces 1, x are plain. To vary the pulley diameter, the locking- piece :c is moved to a neutral position, so that both sets of teeth are disengaged. The pulley may then be oscillated, and the rotation of the spindle varies its diameter. If the tension of the belt only requires alteration, the piece x is depressed so that the teeth 2 are released and the teeth 8, z engage, enabling the carrier a and piece w to be oscillated together so that no rotation of the pinion s is produced. A free-wheel device may be mounted on the extension of the part l, and a connecting-rod worked by a foot-lever or its equivalent may be substituted for the pinion s.
Patent GB-190716855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Locks especially adapted to the Manholes of Gas, Water Mains and the like.
Inventor: DAWES THOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1907-07-23
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 16,855. Dawes, T. J. July 23. Road service boxes.-In locks for the man-hole covers of gas or water mains, the bolt b is held in the withdrawn position while the cover is open by means of a transversely sliding bolt k taking into a notch d. Two pins r, s limit the motion of the key, so that, when the cover is open, the key cannot be withdrawn. The bolt k is operated by a sliding plate e, in the sinuous slot f of which the pin g on the bolt moves; the plate is slid along when the cover is opened, by means of a lever n pivoted thereto and to the frame below the hinge-pin.
Patent GB-190721443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hose Pipes.
Filed: 1907-09-27
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 21,443. Curbishley, E. L., and Gorton Rubber Co. Sept. 27. Hose pipes.- A hose-pipe is constructed with a layer of rubber a to form its inner surface, over which is spun one or more textile threads b at an angle to the axis. This is covered by one or more layers of cotton duck or the like c, and a second layer d of textile threads is arranged in the opposite direction to the first layer and at an angle to the axis of the hose. The whole is covered by a finishing layer of rubber e to form the exterior.
Patent GB-190722321-A (GB)
Title: Means for Enabling One Tyre to be Substituted for Another Tyre for use with Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: WYNNE FREDERICK HERBERT
Filed: 1907-10-10
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 22,321. Wynne, F. H. Oct. 10. Felloes or rims.-To enable a solid tyre to be substituted for a damaged pneumatic tyre, a supplementary rim is rigidly secured on and in the plane of the original rim by means of a series of brackets. The supplementary rim c, Fig. 3, consists of two half-rims secured by bolts or screws passing through the internal flanges c<1>. The parts may be clamped together, or the rim may be made in one piece with or without a strengthening radial flange as c'. It is secured in place by a series of juxtaposed half-brackets d, each having a groove d<2> to receive the beaded edge of the supplementary rim, and two internal flanges d<1>, d<3> the combined width of which is half that of the fixed rim. Bolts e with nuts e<1> bind the half-brackets together, and pass through the supplementary rim flange c<1> to prevent creeping, To prevent creeping of the brackets, blocks f. Fig. 6, fit into recesses in the flanges d<3> and carry studs f<1> which take into the ordinary security bolt holes in the rim ; or nuts with wedge-shaped heads g, Fig. 7, and screwed studs g<1> may abut against projections in the flanges d', or other means may be used.
Patent GB-190723904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inhaling or Spraying Apparatus
Inventor: SCHAAF ANNA
Filed: 1907-10-29
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 23,904. Schaaf, A. Oct. 29. Spray-producers.-Inhalers or spraying-apparatus of the type in which vapour is generated by heating a liquid are provided with means for introducing cold air to the delivery pipe in order to reduce the temperature of the vapour, whereby the medicament is delivered in the form of fine spray. The vapour is produced in the boiler b and escapes by the pressure valve f to a union g. To the branches of the union are attached : (1) a pipe e leading to the cup q and hood p which are used when inhaling by the mouth nr nose or when spraying the face, (2) a funnel h, (3) a flexible hose k with a nozzle m for introduction into the ears, and (4) a flexible pipe l connected to an air chamber r and pressure bulb n used for the injection of the cold air. In each branch of the union g is a regulating-cock o, by which the vapour may be conducted into any or all of the delivery elements e, h, k.
Patent GB-190805374-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable Electric Resistance for use with Surgical or Medical Lamps.
Inventor: DAVIDSON FREDERICK NATHANIEL
Filed: 1908-03-10
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 5374. Davidson, F. N. March 10. Begulating; switches.-To enable a low-voltage surgical or medical lamp to be used with the lighting-mains, there is inserted in series with it a resistance consisting of two lamps E, E<1>, Fig. 1, of different candle-powers, in combination with a knife plug switch consisting of a wooden handle F carrying three blades G, G<1>, G<2> Fig. 2, which may be placed in any one of four rows of contacts on a vulcanite base beneath slots in a front board D, thereby placing either lamp E, E' in circuit or both lamps in series or in parallel.. The lamps E, E<1> are arranged in tin-lined boxes on either side of the switch contacts, .the whole apparatus being portable. Fig. 4 is a rear view of the contact board, the circles representing the backs of the terminals in which the knife plug is inserted. The pairs of leads N', N. are connected to the resistance lamps E, E<1>, the pairs of leads K, L are connected to the mains and to the low-voltage lamp respectively, and the contacts are connected as shown, the top pair J serving to hold the knife plug when the circuit is to be broken.
Patent GB-190806370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Starting Switches.
Inventor: HARRISON HAYDN THIES
Filed: 1908-03-21
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 6370. Harrison, H. T. March 21. Switches. - In a controller w h e r e mercury is employed to short-circuit the resistance contacts, the mercury is brought into circuit by the operation of the switch and an external pair of contacts, and is then caused to move slowly to diminish the resistance. Two cylindrical c h a mbers a, b, Figs. 1 and 5, connected by small holes c, d, contain the mercury, and one of them, preferably the smaller one a, contains the resistance contacts e. The mercury is displaced by a cylinder f of wood &c. with a piece of iron f at its end. The chambers a, b may be formed in a block g secured to the casing h containing the resistances. When the plunger f is depressed, the auxiliary switch is closed, and the mercury rises in the chamber band then flows through the hole c and gradually rises over the resistance contacts e. A wider opening v controlled by a ball valve v<1> permits the mercury to flow back quickly when the plunger is raised. A retaining-coil j is employed to hold the plunger f in its depressed position, and it may be short-circuited by the switch g<2>. When the circuit is opened, the spark occurs at the auxiliary contacts m ; an additional arm k of carbon &c. may be employed. The plunger may be operated electromagnetically, and a differential winding may be used, one of the windings being in the shunt field circuit of the motor, and the other in series with the armature. In a modification, the two chambers u<2>, u<3>, Fig. 9, are arranged end to end, and the casing is supported on a pivot u<4>. To close the circuit, the vessel is moved to the position shown ; this movement also closes the switch w<3>. The mercury flows into the chamber u<2> through the opening c* at a rate determined by the position of the screw c<1>. When the switch is opened, the mercury flows freely into the chamber U<3> through the tube w. An overload release may be added, and the resistances may be wound in units upon studs e', Figs. 7 and 10, which enter the chamber u<2>. The resistance may be of iron wire &c. x, Figs. 13 and 15; wound as a spiral between layers x<1> of asbestos &c. in which is formed a passage x<2>, through which the mercury rises to short-circuit the resistance.
Patent GB-190810938-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Tin Salts.
Inventor: BRANDENBURG HEINRICH
Filed: 1908-05-20
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 10,938. Brandenburg, H. May 20. [Patent of Addition to No. 1461, A.D, 1908.] Tin salts; chlorides.-Tin salts are prepared from finely ground tin ores, silk-dyers' residue, tin ashes, &c. by reduction by solid, liquid, or gaseous reducing substances such as carbon monoxide, watergas, producer gas, charcoal, and anthracite at a non - slagging temperature, viz. approximately between 700 and 850‹ C., and by treatment with a suitable reagent such as diluted hydrochloric acid. The tin salt can be separated by crystallization and treatment with alcohol &c. Reference is made to Specification No. 1461, A.D. 1908.
Patent GB-190811435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines, Pumps and the like.
Inventor: LEE HERBERT
Filed: 1908-05-26
Granted: 1908-07-16
Abstract: 11,435. Lee, H. May 26. Fixed-abutment type, pistons having outwardlysliding vanes. A series of longitudinal expansion bars are provided on the drum of a rotary engine as a substitute for the pressure plate in the cylinder wall, and means are provided for tightening the ends of the drum in the cylinder covers, together with an improved sliding vane and shoes therefor. The drum 13 is secured to collars 15 on the driving- axle 16, and is provided with projections 21 fitting in recesses 22 in these collars. The drum is provided with recesses 42 for the reception of spring- pressed expansion bars 43, which have grooved ends 45 to receive the tongues 46 of expanding rings 47 surrounding the collars 15 and abutting against the ends of the drum. The tongues 46 also fit in recesses of the drum, and the tongues are backed therein by springs. The vane 24 slides in the slot 23 in the drum, the slot being provided with friction rollers 25 and spring-pressed packing- bars 26. The shoes 29 carried by the vane are made in two parts dovetailed together and provided with expanding coil springs. The face of the shoe is slotted longitudinally, the outside slots being provided with friction rollers 34 and the inner ones with expansion bars 33. The vane 24 has T-shaped side expansion plates 35 having stems fitting in recesses 36 containing springs 37, their faces bearing against spring-backed plates 38 in recesses of the collars 15. The drum 13 has recesses 41 for the reception of the shoes 29. Valves and.valve-gear.-Two port passages 50, 51 are led into the cylinder from the port 52 of the conical valve 53, which connects with the supply pipe 54. The shank 55 of the valve is connected by levers to the shanks of the conical valves 62, 69, the ports of which communicate with exhaust passages 64, 71, so that all the valves are operated by one lever.
Patent GB-190813372-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Chimney Pot.
Inventor: GIERKE FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1908-06-23
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 13,372. Glerke, F. June 23. Chimney tops.- In chimney pots of the type in which an open-ended additional vertical pipe is arranged so that that the smoke & c. is delivered centrally i n t o it from the main pipe, a cover d leaving an annular space g into which wind is directed by a curved serrated collar f is provided above the main pipe a. The bottom of the additional pipe c is curved so as to have an inclined mouth i divided by a plate l curving in opposite directions at the bottom. Openings o, formed by cutting the metal and pressing it inwards beneath the incision, are formed in the walls of the top, and vertical plates p are placed within the additional pipe to prevent downdraught from passing to the main pipe.
Patent GB-190813451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Repulsion Electric Motors.
Filed: 1908-06-24
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 13,451. Siemens-Schuckertwerke Ges. Aug. 24, 1907, [date applied for under Section 01 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Motors, alternating-current.-A repulsion motor is provided with a pair of movable brushes b<2>, Fig. 5, and a second pair of brushes b<1>, which are fixed on the limiting line of the stator winding s, both brush sets being connected together, as shown. A field distribution suitable for sparkless commutation is obtained, as shown in Fig. 6, and various speeds may be obtained by shifting the movable brushes b<2>. The stator winding is shown as occupying two-thirds of the stator circumference.
Patent GB-190815002-A (GB)
Title: Improved Railway Coupling.
Inventor: HOMUTH WILLY
Filed: 1908-07-15
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 15,002. Homuth, W., and Homuth, W. July 15. Couplings, automatic; draw-gear.-In a double coupling of the type in which a hooked bar b on each vehicle engages with a pivoted detent e on the opposing vehicle, the hook in the bar b is formed by a bend s, and the detent e is pivoted to a bar d secured at a somewhat lower elevation than the bar b. The bars b, d are provided at their rear ends with draw-springs mounted in casings c, which are pivoted at p to allow for lateral motion upon curves, this lateral movement being limited by springs q, Fig. 1, bearing on the casings c. The bar b is fitted with a hinged wedge v pressed by a spring u, and the detent e is provided with notches g, g', and incline f, and a hinged support h. During coupling, as shown in Fig. 3, the bar b enters a guide t on the opposing vehicle, and the wedge v coacts with the incline f to rotate the detent, thereby raising the support h from a cavity i in the bar d, the support h being pressed rearwards on to the bar d in order to maintain the notch g<2> of the detent in engagement with the bar h. At the same time, the wedge v passes over into the notch g as shown in Fig. 4. For uncoupling, the support h is forced back to the cavity i by a rack l, and the vehicles are buffed together, whereupon the detent e, due to its own weight, falls out of engagement with the hook s. The rack l is limited in its movement by a projection k, and is operated from the side of the vehicle by a cross-shaft m carrying a pinion o. To allow for relative vertical movement of the coupled cars, the bar b is made in two parts connected together by springs r.
Patent GB-190816251-A (GB)
Title: Ornament for the Neck, consisting of Metallic Wire Texture.
Inventor: DOEPPENSCHMITT PHILIPP
Filed: 1908-07-31
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 16,251. D÷ppenschmitt, P. July 31. Boas and victorines.-Ornaments adapted to be worn round the neck like ordinary boas are made of wire of precious metal, gilded or silvered wire, &c. and provided with additional ornaments such as stones, pearls, &c. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the ornament A consists of flat braided work having terminal tassels C', ornamental lacings C, and a chain fastening E, the chain also serving to support a watch, locket, pendant, &c. The ornament may be of tubular form, Fig. 4, secured by knotting the ends.
Patent GB-190819219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radiators or Water Coolers for Motor Driven Vehicles.
Inventor: FEBBRARO GUGLIELMO
IPC: B21D53/02
Filed: 1908-09-12
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 19,219. Febbraro, G. Sept. 12. Gas and like engines, cooling cylinders of. Motor - car radiators are constructed of pleated metal plates so placed that thin vertical water channels are formed and transverse air passages. The pleated plates are made by drawing a flat sheet a between a series of stamps or dies n<1>, n<2>, n<3> progressively to form corrugations of increasing acuteness of angle, while an inclined surface s finally displaces a block q to close the V-pleat thus formed. Fig. 2 shows the elements assembled in pairs with the pleats of each presented towards and situated midway between those of the other strips. Distance-strips C between the plane sides of the strips form water spaces d, while the pleats b form air channels c.
Patent GB-190819871-A (GB)
Title: Oil Switches for Electric Currents
Inventor: OPSAHL JOHAN BURCHARDT
Filed: 1908-09-22
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 19,871. Opsahl, J. B. Sept. 22. Switches.-In high-potential oil-switches, the oil which extinguishes the arc is subjected to pressure and acts directly on the contacts to separate them, and a clean supply of oil is provided at each operation, the oil withdrawn at each closure being filtered to remove carbon. Insulating-cylinders B, B', formed in two parts b, b<1> separated by the fixed contactring D, are cemented in grooves on the frame, on which are also mounted insulators a, to which is bolted a cover E carrying guide-cylinders F, F<1>. The guide-cylinders are provided with slots through which passes the yoke H attached to plungers G. The plungers G carry central contacts G<1> which engage with mercury cups d<1>, and slotted contacts g<1> which engage the contact rings D ; a spring J attached to the yoke H and insulator j tends to keep the switch closed. A valve of any form, but shown at P as a cylindrical slide-valve operated by a solenoid I<4>, controls the operation of the switch. In the position shown in Fig. 3, the spring i<8> forces the valve into a position in which the pressuresupply pipe I' is open to the passage c', thus opening the switch ; on passing a current through the solenoid, its core is attracted, pulling the valve over, thus cutting off the oil supply and connecting the passage c' to the eshaust i<3> ; the oil then passes through the filter i' into the chamber P, whence it is pumped to the pressure-supply chamber. As the plungers B, B' fall, a cushion of air is formed between them and the bottom of the guidecylinders F, causing the contacts to descend slowly on their seat, passages g<2> being provided which allow the final escape of the cushioned air.
Patent GB-190824043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mattresses and Stuffed Upholstery Work.
Inventor: STODDART THOMAS
Filed: 1908-11-10
Granted: 1909-10-28
Abstract: 24,043. Stoddart, T. Nov. 10. Mattresses are constructed with stuffed top and bottom portions held together by a length of material along one side and closed on the other three sides by lacing H or the like, one or more sets of springs C being enclosed between the stuffed sections. The springs are connected together and to a wire &c. framing D by tie-wires E, to which the springs are secured by wire or cast-metal clips F of the form shown in Figs. 4 and 6.
Patent GB-190825904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments for Stringed Instruments.
Inventor: HULL LYCURGUS ELVADES
Filed: 1908-12-01
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 25,904. Hull, L. E., and Adams, J. C. Dec. 1. Guitars ; banjoes ; mandolins.-An attachment for stopping the strings of guitars, banjoes, mandolins, and like instruments, enables the player to strike chords after depressing a single key. The frame of the attachment comprises end pieces 28 connected by a casing 29 having vertical slots 30 which act as guides for the keys. The pressermembers 34 are adapted to slide in slots in bars 31, 32, and are provided with arms 35, 36. Each arm 35 has an extension 37 to contact with a string of the instrument, and each arm 36 is supported at the end by means of a spiral spring 38. The end pieces 28 are provided with slotted bars 40 carrying longitudinal levers which are adapted to depress the arms 36, and also with lugs 43 carrying set-screws 44 which swivel in yokes 45 engaging the guitar neck. One prong of each of the yokes may be turned downwards to release the yokes from the neck. The clamping-arms 48 which are pivoted on the end pieces, are provided with hooked ends 49 which engage the upper part of the neck of the instrument. The keys are mounted on a pivot rod 51 and extend through the slots 30 in the casing. The connexions between the keys and the arms 36 comprise levers placed transversely to the arms and provided with upward extensions 90 engaging the keys, and with downward extensions on pivoted pendents engaging the arms 36. Some of the levers are provided with pivoted sections carrying the pendents, and some are provided with recessed ends which rest on the bar 40, the other ends of the lever being adapted to slide in guides. The neck 25 of the instrument is provided with the usual frets 26, against which the strings may be depressed by the means described in order to play the various chords.
Patent GB-190826900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet Metal Rollers applicable for Textile and other Purposes.
Inventor: BUTTERFIELD RICHARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-12-11
Granted: 1909-09-23
Abstract: 26,900. Butterfield, R. W. Dec. 11. Rollers or cylinders.-Sheet-metal rollers or cylinders for textile purposes are built up of a number of short sections A screwed into each otber. Stiffening-disks a' may be provided at one end of each section, and cast-iron end pieces B are fitted into the roller. Two or more rollers may be connected together end to end by bars b, secured to the end pieces B by set-screws.
Patent GB-190900982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas and Coke oven Plant.
Inventor: KOPPERS HEINRICH
IPC: C10B27/06
Filed: 1909-01-14
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 982. Koppers, H. Jan. 14. Ascension pipes; dip-pipes.-The bridge pipe c is connected to the hydraulic main e by means of a neck d containing a damper h movable on an axis lying transversely of the neck. The ascension pipe a and the neck d are formed with annular cups at their upper ends to receive flanges on the bridge pipe c, the annular cups being filled with water. During charging or discharging, the ascension pipe can be connected by means of the bridge pipe to a separate pipe i, while the neck d can be closed by means of a lid.
Patent GB-190901417-A (GB)
Title: Elevator with Safety Device and Shock Absorber.
Inventor: THIRY JOHANN BAPTISTE
IPC: B66B5/26
Filed: 1909-01-20
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 1417. Thiry, J. B. Jan. 20. Buffers and shock-absorbing devices.-Between the floor of the cage and the lower cross-bars of the frame, a spring 25 is arranged to absorb the shock in the event of the cage striking an obstacle or being arrested by the safety device,