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Patent GB-190721520-A (GB)
Filed: 1907-09-28
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 21,520. Incandescent Heat Co., and Smallwood, A. Sept. 28. Refuse-consuming, roasting, &c. furnaces.-In a furnace adapted for the treatment of town refuse and for the simultaneous generation of steam, and applicable also for roasting, calcining, or smelting ores, the material to be treated is fed into a rotary tube through which it is conveyed by a helical flange on the interior of the tube, while the products of combustion pass through the tube and are returned through an annular passage surrounding it. Where destruction of refuse and generation of steam are effected simultaneously, the tubular combustion chamber b<1> is arranged, as shown, within the flue of a boiler of the Lancashire type in such a manner as to be surrounded by a return flue e<1>. A rotary fire-box A, in which provision is made for the supply of air, is arranged in alinement and sometimes integral with the tube b<1>, The refuse is fed in through the hopper B, carried through the tube b<1> by the helical flange e<6>, and discharged into the shoot C. The tube b<1> is formed preferably of fire-brick, fire-clay, or the like surrounded by a metallic casing, and is supported by suitable balls or rollers and driven by toothed gearing. Where the feed is effected by gravitation, the rotary tube may be inclined, while in furnaces adapted for smelting &c., the tuba may be horizontal, provision being made for lowering the exit end for the discharge of treated material. The interior of the tube may be provided with projections to assist in the agitation of the material.
Patent GB-190722894-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Repurifying Spent Lime.
Inventor: MIDDLETON ROBERT
Filed: 1907-10-17
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 22,894. Middleton, R. Oct. 17. Revivefying purifier waste.-Spent lime is repurified by mixing with sawdust or like combustible material, preferably of an absorbent nature, moulding the mixture into blocks, briquettes, &c., and burning the blocks in a furnace. The furnace is preferably arranged so that the hot gases play on the blocks, but fuel may be introduced into the interstices between them. The spent lime may be subjected to a preliminary drying, and the blocks may be dried before burning. Lime may be added to the mixture as a binding-agent.
Patent GB-190724797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bridges.
Inventor: THOMAS CARL PAUL OSCAR
Filed: 1907-11-08
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 24,797. Thomas, C. P. O. Nov. 8. Bridges.-Relates to methods of applying a constant tension to the tie-bands which are connected at intervals to the suspending cables or chains of bridges. The cables are anchored in the ordinary way, and the tension is obtained by mounting a series of pulley-blocks between each cable and the bridge superstructure, and passing over the pulley-blocks a cord carrying weights. In the method shown in Figs. 1 and 7 the cord f, to the ends of which weights g are attached, passes over the pulleys c, d, which are respectively mounted on the suspension cable a and on the bridge structure. Fig. 9 shows a swing bridge ; in this case the tension cord and pulleys serve also for raising the bridge off the end supports. Figs. 10 and 11 show methods in which differential pulley-blocks q, q<1>, r are used in conjunction with the pulleys c, d. The cables v supporting the pulleys c pass over and are fastened to pulleys q; cables p, passing over and secured to pulleys q<1>, are anchored to the bridge structure ; and cables s, passing over and secured to pulleys r, are connected to the suspension cable a. In the modification shown in Fig. 12, the pulley-blocks c, d are dispensed with, and weights x are suspended from the cables v.
Patent GB-190727118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clocks.
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-12-07
Granted: 1908-12-07
Abstract: 27,118. Taylor, W. Dec. 7. Going trains; mainsprings.-In a clock adapted especially for a workmen's time-recorder such as is described in Specification No. 13,227, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Registering &c.], the principal train gives motion to the printing- types, the hoist for the record - sheet, and preferably to the clock hands also. The main spring drives this train intermittently, through the action of an escapement driven by a secondary spring, which is periodically energized by a wheel of the main train. The secondary spring has preferably a long range of action, and is considerably wound initially, and approximate constancy in the power of the mainspring also, is obtained by making its arbor of about half the diameter of the barrel, the spring filling most of the annular space. Round an arbor l, and fixed to it at one end, is coiled the spring l<2>, attached at its other end to a pinion L, which gears with the wheel H of the main train, Fig. 3. This pinion is adapted to screw along the arbor l, and has a grooved collar l<1>, in which rests the end of a detent lever J. A wheel l<3>, gearing with the escapement, is frictionally secured to the arbor l, and as the arbor rotates under the action of the spring l<2>, the pinion L is traversed, and moves the lever J, which then disengages an arm i<1>, thus freeing the main train. The spring l<2> is thereby rewound as the pinion L is screwed back by the wheel H to its original position, and the detent J is moved so as again to obstruct the arm i<1>, after it has made one revolution. Periodic motion of the type-wheels is derived from the arbor i<2>. The clock - hands may be driven continuously from the escapement train, or intermittently from the principal train through a pinion n<1> preferably friction-tight on the arbor n to which the minute hand is attached. The raising. of the record-card is effected every 12 hours by mechanism connected with the hour-wheel P. Hands, setting.-The setting of the hands and the printing - types simultaneously is done as follows : A link U, loose on an arbor carrying a pinion V and an external knob v<1>, has on it a pivoted wheel u, which is in gear with the pinion V. On pressing a pin W inwards, a wire holds the balance wheel, and the link U is moved so that the wheel u also gears with a pinion l<5> on the arbor l, enabling the latter to be turned within its friction-tight wheel l<3>, by means of the knob v<1>. The periodic movement of the principal train is then hastened, so that the hands and the types move quickly forwards to the desired position.
Patent GB-190807759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Tables for Machines or Apparatus for Pressing the Bosoms and Cuffs of Shirts.
Inventor: LONGSDON HENRY CROFTS
Filed: 1908-04-08
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 7759. Longsdon, H. C., and Bottomley, J. R. April 8. Ironing-machines.-In machines for hot-pressing shirts prior to ironing them, the table surface is made in three parts b, b<1>, b<11> to receive the bosom and cuffs of the sbirt, so that these portions may be treated simultaneously. In order to retain the shirt in position, the neck-band is clamped between a fixed flange on the table b and a corresponding flanged plate carried by a spring-influenced rod m<1>, pivotally mounted on a rocking arm k having an abutment at k<2>.
Patent GB-190807820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cartridge Carriers and the like.
Inventor: BATCHELDER FRANK ROE
Filed: 1908-04-08
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 7820. Batchelder, F. R. April 8. Woven fabrics for cartridge belts. Relates to woven cartridge carriers or belts provided with pockets and cover flaps woven integrally with the backing. The base of the pocket has two plies C, C', so that the pocket may expand and adapt itself to receive a rectangular or like box or packet. The number of picks of weft threads is increased progressively from the backing A and flap D to the front wall B of the pocket, as shown in Fig. 3. Where there is no pocket, all the warp threads are dealt with preferably in a simple weave, with the result that the lower part A<2> is thicker and stronger than the rest. Each pocket may have its own flap, or one flap may cover several or all of the pockets. When there are several flaps, they may have common warp threads which receive weft threads only where required, the intermediate parts being subsequently cut out and the cut ends of the warp threads bent over and secured in any convenient way.
Patent GB-190808635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Transfer Mechanism for Registering Apparatus.
Inventor: HOLLERITH HERMAN
Filed: 1908-04-18
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 8635. Hollerith, H. April 18. Calculating - apparatus receipts, checking and recording.-In totalizing-counters for registering- apparatus, a reciprocating pawl member serves the double purpose of a carry-pawl and releases a latch which causes the arm and pawl of the next member to reciprocate, transfer being effected when the pawl returns. The numeral-wheels are provided with ratchet disks 15, which have one tooth 16 higher than the others to act as the transfer tooth. The transfer element between the units and tens is provided with an arm 20 supported by the arbor 5 and a pin 35 in a plate 22. A pawl 23 is pivoted at 24 to the arm 20, and is held in contact with the disk 15 by a spring 30. The transfer mechanism between the next higher wheels consists of latches 33 pivoted at 35 and controlled by a spring 40 and stop 41 ; the carry-pawls 45, similar to the pawl 23, are pivoted to levers 31 mounted on the arbor 5 and can reciprocate with them. The latches are formed with recesses 42 with which the ends 43 of the levers 31 engage. At transfer, the tooth 16 oscillates the pawl 23, causing its cam 27 to engage the surface 50 of the latch 33, releasing the lever 31 which moves under the action of the spring 32, as shown in Fig. 4. A transfer lever 52 journaled on the arbor 5 is swung downwards either by hand or automatically, and, engaging with the levers 31, completes the transfer. Simultaneous transfer can take place between the various numeral-wheels, when the parts are so set that the pawl 23, releasing the lever 31, carries its pawl 45 to release the next lever, and so on.
Patent GB-190811538-A (GB)
Title: Improved Glassware.
Inventor: MYGATT OTIS ANGELO
Filed: 1908-05-27
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 11,538. Mygatt, O. A. May 27. Drinking-vessels; flower vases.-Consists in forming the inner and outer surfaces of flower vases and drinking-vessels with prisms placed oppo- - site or approximately opposite one another, as shown in Fig. 6. Light falling upon such glassware is stated to be reflected internally and to produce a sparkling effect similar to that of cut diamonds.
Patent GB-190813515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Fuse Boxes and Fuse Holders therefor
Inventor: GROSE RICHARD
Filed: 1908-06-25
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 13,515. Grose, R., and Lambert, W. R. June 25. [Patent of Addition to No. 6849, A.D. 1907.] Cut-outs.-A fuse holder for use with the fuse boxes described in Specification No. 6849, A.D. 1907, consists of a rod of porcelain N, fitted at one end with a split metal plug R, and at the other end with a screw-threaded metal collar P. The fuse wire lies in a groovecut in the holder N and is led through channels q, and secured to lugs and studs p, r carried by the collar and plug. The plug R makes contact with metal brushes or the like mounted upon supports in the fuse box and connected to the bus-bar, while the screw-threaded collar P makes contact with a corresponding female screw-threaded portion mounted on the fuse box and connected to terminals for connexion to the various leads. The larger end of the fuse holder is provided with a milled-edge disk Y provided with a slot in which a wire or rod may be placed and secured to a perforated lug or the like on the fuse box, to prevent unauthorised withdrawal of the fuse holders. The central portion of the fuse holder may be protected by a sleeve Z of insulating- material, which is made with a slit so that it may be slipped over the holder and held in position by the springiness of the substance.
Patent GB-190813693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Burners and in Anti-vibrating Devices therefor.
Inventor: EAVES THOMAS
Filed: 1908-06-29
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 13,693. Eaves, T. June 29. Incandescent gas burners; anti - vibration devices.-Relates to improvements in the incandescent burner described in Specification No. 2647, A.D. 1903, and consists of means for enabling the burner and the chimney holder to be removed together, or for removing the holder separately. The burner a fits on a cone - shaped base a<1> supported by a coil spring b which rests on a dished plate c<1> fitted on the gas jet d. The sleeve c<x> of the glass holder c fits upon the top of the burner a. Lateral vibration may be limited by the rod dx, which has a spring clip d' to enable it to be sprung upon the burner.
Patent GB-190814881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Boxes and the like for Preventing and Detecting any Tampering with the Contents thereof
Inventor: BERESFORD-MUNN FLORENCE
Filed: 1908-07-14
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 14,881. Munn, F. Beresford-. July 14. Tampering with, preventing and detecting.-To prevent or detect tampering with the contents of boxes &c. two or more strands of non-ductile wire, twisted together as at a, a', are passed diagonally over the bottom, the strands being separated to embrace the sides and ends of the box and reunited at b on the cover, where they are secured by stapling &c. in a recess c and covered by a suitable seal d. The wires are preferably laid in saw-cuts or channels in the sides and ends of the box, and, in place of two lengths of twisted wire as shown, a single length may be employed. In applying the invention to a crate, the battens are preferably previously connected together by single or twisted wires passing along the interior.
Patent GB-190818474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Block Printing.
Inventor: RENISON MATTHEW ANDREW
Filed: 1908-09-03
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 18,474. Renison, M. A. Sept. 3. Printing fabrics.-In a block printing-machine for fabrics, the fabric is passed round an intermittently-rotating impression drum formed with three or more flat sides, and the printing is effected in one or more colours, when the drum is stationary, by one or more printing-blocks, pivcted to reciprocating arms and fitted with suitable inking-devices. As shown, the fabric passes from a roll t, under a guide-roll u, and around a foursided impression drum b, which co-acts with two printing-blocks k, k<1>, which are raised and lowered by means of cross-heads p, p<1> connected by links q, q<1> to cranks f<3>, f<4>, which are diametrically opposite to each other on a shaft f driven by suitable gearing. The corners of the drum b are fitted with teeth or sharp edges which grip the fabric, so that the fabric maintains its position on the drum when the latter is rotated through a quarter of a revolution by means of a gearing b<2>, j<2> actuated by a ratchet j<1> and pawl i<1> on an arm i, pivoted to a link h connected to a lever g actuated by a cam on the shaft f. The blocks k, k' are inked when away from the drum b by means of rollers n mounted in carriages moving on rails m, m<1>, and the rotation of the drum b takes place simultaneously with this. When a drum with five sides is used, the patterns may be printed all in one colour and the drum is rotated through four-fifths of a revolution at each operation ; or the printing may be in four colours, and the drum rotated one-fifth of a revolution. Different patterns may be used on the various blocks. The drums may be made wide enough to print two widths of cloth, and two printing-blocks may be arranged side by side. The fabric is dried after printing. In the Provisional Specification it is also stated that bed-spreads are printed by the machine.
Patent GB-190823100-A (GB)
Title: Improved Thermometer and Thermometer Case.
Inventor: KENT WALTER
Filed: 1908-10-30
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 23,100. Kent, W. Oct. 30. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Thermometers. -T h e thermometer H is attached to a casing consisting of a seamless tube A by studs E attached to the scale plate D and passing through holes F in the back of the casing. The studs E are secured by split pins G.
Patent GB-190823290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: CURTIS CHARLES GORDON
Filed: 1908-10-31
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 23,290. Curtis, C. G. Nov. 1, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907 J. Elastic-fluid turbines.-A turbine in which the blades are carried on a drum is divided into stages of difference of pressure, small clearances being provided where the pressure drop occurs, and large clearances at intermediate points. A drum 1 carries blades 2 co-operating with stator blades 6. These blades 2, 6 run with large clearances, but only a small clearance is left between the diaphragms 8 containing the pressure-converting nozzles 9, and the drum. The nozzles may give full or partial feed to the next ring of blades. The drum decreases in diameter only to accommodate longer blades. The diaphragms 8 have ribs 10 to reduce leakage. The material in the ribs is displaced into the grooves on contact taking place between the stator and the rotor. The ribs 10 may be carried by the drum and formed separate from the drum. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which the nozzles 9 are replaced by a row of divergent blades 11 which may rotate or remain stationary. The blades 11 may carry ribs to reduce the clearance. The improvement is not restricted to axial-flow turbines.
Patent GB-190824291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Weighing-apparatus.
Inventor: MERLET LEONCE
Filed: 1908-11-12
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 24,291. Merlet, L. Nov. 12. Indicating and registering mechanism.-Relates to weighing-apparatus of the pendulum-weight type in which the parts are so arranged that equal increases in the weight are represented on the dial by equal displacements of the indicator finger. The arrangement of the various parts is determined by the proportions illustrated in Fig. 1 where the pendulum-lever A O D is connected by a link A F to the indicating-finger F G. The indicating- finger is pivoted on the centre C of a chord A B of an arc A E B described with radius 0 A. The portion C F of the indicating-finger is equal to C E-0À2 A C, and the link A F is equal to the length E K. As applied to a letter weigher, Fig. 3, the weigh-plate 9 is connected by a rod 10 to pivoted levers 8, 12, one of which 8 is integral with the pendulum lever 13. This is then connected by the link 15, in accordance with the above proportion, to the indicator finger 14. In Fig. 4 the invention is shown adapted to a luggage-weighing machine, the load being applied to the pendulum arm 16 which transmits the movement to a balanced quadrant 18 pivoted at C. The movement of the quadrant operates a pinion 19 carrying an indicator finger 21 which thus enlarges the movement of the quadrant. Adjusting.-To avoid errors in setting the apparatus the extremities of the rod 17, Fig. 4, are adjustible within the quadrant 18 and the rod 16. Taring-devices.-The pendulum arm 16, Fig. 4, may be extended backward beyond the pivot O and provided with a counterpoise to which is attached a hook. Weights may be hung from the hook to equalize the weight of the vehicle or the like.
Patent GB-190908617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Letter Boxes and the like.
Inventor: BOUGHTON THOMAS ALFRED
IPC: A47G29/124
Filed: 1909-04-10
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 8617. Boughton, T. A. April 10. Letter-boxes &c -A device for preventing pilfering from letter-boxes &c. consists of a frame C, D secured immediately under the letter slot and having attached to, or formed in one with it, a number of sloping wires or hooks A, B. The short lower arm of each hook crosses under, without touching, the long arm of an adjacent hook, as shown. The whole is formed of stamped, woven, or wrought metal.
Patent GB-190910179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Making Spirally Wound Tubes.
Inventor: JENKINS CHARLES FRANCIS
IPC: B26D1/60
Filed: 1909-04-29
Granted: 1910-04-14
Abstract: 10,179. Jenkins, C. F. April 29. Paper pipes and tubes -Relates to machines for making paper or like tubes by helically winding strips of material. The strips of material 9 are passed through a glueing- device 10 and are wound by an endless belt 4 taking a turn round a mandrel 6. The belts are adjustable in the known way. The advancing end of the finished tube engages a stop 65 carried by a sliding and oscillating frame 39 having suitable cutters, whereby the frame and cutters advance at the same rate as the tube during the cutting operation, after which they are automatically returned. The usual circular saw is replaced by a plurality of disk cutters, (three are shown), two of which 37, 38 are carried on an arm pivoted at 42 to the frame 39, the third 36 being carried by a pivoted arm 43 adjustable by means of a screw 46. The frame 39 is oscillated to move the cutters into and away from the cutting position by cams 58, 60 engaging arms 59, 61 on the frame 39 of a width equal to the longitudinal travel of the frame. The cams are carried by a shaft 55 driven through a friction clutch 56 of ordinary construction. The movements of the shaft and cams are controlled by pivoted detents 62, 70 held in the path of pins 63, 68 on the shaft 55 by a spring 76, and respectively released at the required instants by adjustable fingers 67, 71 carried by the frame 39. The finger 67 yields to allow passage of the detent 62 on the return movement of the frame 39, which is accomplished by a spring 73. Antifriction balls 74 working in suitable races in hubs 75 are provided to facilitate movements of the frame 39. The mandrel 6 is hollow and contains a sliding and rotating shaft 30 provided with a disk 31 to support the tube against the pressure of the cutters 36, 37, 38, which is sufficient to cause the disk to advance with the tube and cutters, against the tension of springs 34 provided to return the disk after the cutting operation.
Patent GB-190916615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Hydraulic Opening Gear for Filter Presses.
IPC: B01D25/19
Filed: 1909-07-16
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 16,615. Irwin, G., and Johnson & Co., S. H. July 16. Filter-presses.-A second hydraulic ram is used to retract the piston of the hydraulic ram which closes a filter-press. As shown in Fig. 1, a press is held tightly closed by means of a lock-nut B<2>. To open the filter, the nut B<2> is unscrewed and pressure admitted to the cylinder of the ram D' by means of a valve F. Chains E, fixed at one end E<1> to the frame and at the other end to the follower C, pass round pulleys on a cross-head D' on the ram D<1> and withdraw the follower and piston B as the ram D<1> is raised. The ram D' is pulted down by means of the chains when pressure is admitted to the cylinder A to close the press. The cylinder A is provided with separate inlet and outlet valves, and also with a hand-pump G to give a final tightening pressure.