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Patent GB-190608033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Running Gear of Railway Cars.
Inventor: ANGUS ARTHUR REGINALD
Filed: 1906-04-03
Granted: 1907-07-03
Abstract: 8033. Angus, A. R. April 3. Railways of different gauge, connecting.-In an arrangement of special bearings for divided axles in which the bearings are rigidly connected together to keep the two parts of each axle in line, as described in Specification No. 22,776, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Railway &c. vehicles], the gauge of the wheels is automatically altered when the vehicle runs from rails of one gauge on to rails of a different gauge. Collars 34, Fig. 16, on the inner ends of the semi-axles 21 fit into keepers 36, 37, 38, Fig. 11, which are connected by a bridge-piece 39 and exclosed in a casing 42, and the casing and axle bearings 23 are all secured together by top and bottom plates 45, 46, having flanges 47 and connected by bolts. When the vehicle reaches the part of the track where the rails verge to connect two lines of different gauge, the curved end 90 of a lever 85 is first swung aside, in opposition to a spring, by flanges 67 on a central rail 65, removing its bent end 84, Fig. 10, from over a cross-bar 75, so allowing this bar to be raised when a roller 83, Fig. 16,-on a lifting-rod 79, runs up the inclined end 66 of the central rail 65. This cross bar 75 is connected to a bar 74, to which the keepers 36, 37, 38 are connected by rods 73, so that the keepers are raised clear of the collars 34, as shown in Fig. 16, and the wheels are altered to the new gauge with the aid of the check rails 64, Fig. 7. When the vehicle has passed the central rail 65, the keepers fall again, and another pair of their recesses 35 engages the collars 34. A guide 101 retains the box in a central position.
Patent GB-190608525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pin Tickets
Filed: 1906-04-09
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 8525. Herzfelds, Ltd., [Sichting, O.]. April 9. Ticket fastenings. - A pin a, having a single prong b, is secured to one flap of a paper, cardboard, &c. label l by means of lugs stamped out of its base. The material to be labelled is inserted between the two flaps, and the prong b is passed through it and also through the hole f in the other flap ; it is then bent and the point is passed laterally through the second hole g.
Patent GB-190611364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke Consuming Apparatus for Boiler Furnaces & the like
Inventor: BROAD HENRY
Filed: 1906-05-15
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 11,364. Broad, H., and Bennett, H. May 15. Smoke-consuming; fire-bridges.-Air and steam for secondary combustion are supplied through a hollow casting A, built into the fire-bridge and connected by an elbow pipe H to a pipe M passing through the ash-pit to the furnace frout. The air is forced into the furnace by a steam jet P, and a door L is provided for the removal of asbes &c. The curved passage for the discharge of the air and steam increases in breadth as it diminishes in width.
Patent GB-190611503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spanners and Wrenches
Inventor: SINCLAIR JOHN
Filed: 1906-05-16
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 11,503. Sinclair, J. May 16. Spanners and wrenches.-In spanners or wrenches with quick and fine adjustments, the shank of the fixed jaw A is made up of two sides B with a sliding rod G and movable jaw F between. The bar G is pivotally connected to the jaw F by the rounded bead G', and is divided into two parts G, G<2>. The part G<2> is provided with teeth G<3> adapted to engage with corresponding teeth on a fixed rack C under the action of a spring E carried by a strip D. The two parts G, G' are kept in alinement by means of a tongue and recess G<6>, and they are adjusted relatively to each other by a nut H, which is held in a recess G<5> in the rod G and engages threads G<4> on the part G<2>. The side plates B are suitably distanced by the rack C, the strip D, and the jaw A, and they are connected together by rivets passing through the holes J.
Patent GB-190613666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mangling Machines.
Inventor: DENZLER MARTHA ROSA
Filed: 1906-06-14
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 13,666. Denzler, M. R. June 14. Mangling-machines.-A mangling-machine of the type shown is provided with special means for adjusting the tensions of the endless webs g, m and the pressure of the peripheral rollers b. The latter are mounted on chains of links attached to the lever system c, d, e, f, the last carrying adjustable weights f<1>. The apron g passes around the tension roller l and under a roller h supported from a shaft t adjustably counterweighted at q, r. The tension of the band m is regulated by a roller o movable in position by means of a hand-wheel p, bevel-gearing, and a screw n.
Patent GB-190614472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of the Lock-rings of Ball-heads of Cycles
Inventor: MEREDITH JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1906-06-25
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 14,472. Meredith, J. E. June 25. Nuts.-The ball-head lock-rings of cycles are formed of two separate parts fashioned from sheet metal and united together by a closing or spinning process. The circular blank forming the body part, pierced at its centre, is operated upon adjacent to the hole by press tools and forced downwards into a collar c. The upper face is then formed with a plain or under-cut annular channel e to receive the foot end f<1> of a domed part f, which is fashioned from a centrally-pierced cup-like blank, or from a cylindrical or tubular length of metal the joint being, if necessary, further secured by closing or burnishing the metal of the flange d over the foot, flanged or thickened, if desired, at the boundary edge f<3>. The inside of the body part is screw-threaded at g.
Patent GB-190615044-A (GB)
Title: Means for Automatically Balancing Rotating Masses.
Inventor: BOORAEM JOHN VAN VORST
Filed: 1906-07-02
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 15,044. Booraem, J. van. V. July 2. Gravity, adjusting centre of.-Relates to means for automatically balancing rotating masses, such as are found in turbines &c. The shaft B,Figa. 1 and 3, supporting the body A is suspended by a ball-andsocket device surrounded by a pulley C<3> over which the driving-belt E passes. Above and below the body A are arranged counterbalances F, F<1>, each formed of a shell F<2> secured to the shaft. A semifluid mixture, preferably a mixture of hydraulic cement, water, and sand, is introduced into the shells F<2> and the shaft then rotated until the semifluid mass F<3> is distributed against the sides of the shells so that the inequalities of the rotating system are balanced, the shaft being rotated until the members F<3> barden. To secure the hardened mass in position, the rim of each container F<2> is provided with pockets F<4> into which the material can penetrate, or bolts may be provided to project in the mass ; while to remove any excess of moisture, the rims of the members F' are provided with tapered openings packed with a porous filling and closed by adjusting-screws. The shaft may be suspended from a hanger H<5>, Fig. 4, to which the pulley H<4> is attached. The pulley forms part of a special member H<3> which rotates in the oil bath of the bracket H<1>. In some cases, only one of the counterbalances is employed.
Patent GB-190618246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fences for Protecting Corn Ricks and similar Structures from the Ravages of Rats and other Vermin.
Inventor: BODDINGTON HENRY PERCIVAL
Filed: 1906-08-14
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 18,246. Boddington, H. P. Aug. 14. Crops, cut, stacking.-Corn-ricks &c. are protected from rats and other vermin by a fence or wall b of galvanized iron. The lower edge b<1> is driven into the ground and at its upper edge a flange b<2> projects horizontally outwards. A joint suitable for the corners and an adjustable joint for the lengths of fencing are described in the Specification. The segments may be curved for circular ricks.
Patent GB-190629626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coal Tipping Apparatus and the like.
Inventor: KILBURN BERTRAM EDWARD DUNBAR
Filed: 1906-12-29
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 29,626. Kilburn, B. E. D., [Eisenwerk vorm. Nagel and Kaemp Akt.-Ges.]. Dec. 29. Tipping - ap p a - ratus.-In coal-tipping hoists of the type in which the tipping-rope passes from the tipping- winch round a roller at one edge of the load-carrying platform, and then passes to a second drum mounted on the spindle of the hoisting-drum, the second drum is made conoidal, to keep the tipping- rope taut while the hoisting-winches are in operation, and thus compensate for any irregularity in winding due to the varying angle at which the tipping-rope is wound on the drum as the platform occupies different positions. Figs. 1 and 4 show a tipping-hoist of the type described, with the hoisting-rope passing round the pulley 12 and having its ends connected to the drums 5, 6 of hoisting- winches. The tipping-rope 13 passes from the tipping-winch 14 round a pulley 14<a> on the platform, and thence to the conoidal drum 15 mounted on the axle of the hoisting-drum 5, which is shown on a larger scale in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190702414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with the Ventilation of Hats.
Inventor: HAISTE ALBERT ERNEST
Filed: 1907-01-31
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 2414. Haiste, A. E. Jan. 31. Ventilating.-A series of ventilating-holes a is made through the felt or other material of a hat beneath the hatband at the front, and a corresponding coincident series of holes d is formed in the hat leather e, Fig. 2. The ventilating-holes are covered externally by the hatband c, and may be covered internally, so as completely to exclude wind and rain, by turning down a thin leather flap f, made in two or more pieces and attached, preferably along its upper edge, to the hat leather on the side nearest the felt of the hat.
Patent GB-190703555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Underground and other Haulage.
Inventor: HARDMAN WALTER
Filed: 1907-02-13
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 3555. Hardman, W. Feb. 13. Hauling-sheaves.-The tailing drum or "spunney " wheel " of an underground endless-chain haulage system is enclosed in a casing B surrounded by a metal strap or band D provided at one end with a shackled. To the other end is pivoted a bar E, which has slots e corresponding in shape with the links of the chain and through which the chain passes. The bar E, which may be made in two pieces, is provided with handles e' by which it is held in such a position that the chain may pass freely through the slots e, but is locked when the bar is released. Or the bar may be retained in the free or locking position by a pin d.
Patent GB-190704676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lifting or Winding Apparatus.
Inventor: FAIRFAX JOSEPH SINCLAIR
Filed: 1907-02-26
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 4676. Fairfax, J. S. Feb. 26. Winches, windlasses, and crabs; hoists; cranes.- The various forms of reduction gearing described in Specifications Nos. 12,321 and 22,646, A.D. 1902, Nos. 17,637 and 23,307, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.], and No. 8117, A.D. 1905, are employed to transmit motion from a primemover to the hoisting and winding drums of hoists, crabs, winches, trollies, cranes, or other forms of hoisting and hauling machinery in which a differential motion is employed. Fig. 1 shows a winding-drum b loosely mounted on the extended motor shaft d, which is provided with a bearing e at its outer end. The stationary member c of the reducing-gear is formed integrally with, or is attached to, the end cover of the motor, and is connected detachably to an internally toothed ring h engaged by planet-pinions on the shafts g. The shafts g are mounted in bearings on the driving- member f which is rotated by the motor shaft, while the driven member i is attached to the end of the winding-drum and is provided preferably with an external brake drum. In a modified form, the winding-drum is mounted on a separate shaft coupled to the end of the motor shaft, and the reducing-gear is mounted adjacent to the bearing e, which carries the stationary member in this case. Fig. 4 shows a warping drum b loosely mounted on the standard c and provided at one end with an internally toothed ring which is engaged by the pinion i<1> on the end of the motor shaft d. In the modified form shown in Fig. 6, the motor shaft d is mounted concentrically with the winding-drum, and carries a crankarm d<2> forming a bearing for a double planetary pinion, the teeth of which engage the fixed annulus h on the standard and the annulus i on the winding drum, respectively. In a further modification, the planet pinions are connected to the drum, the motor shaft carries the sun-pinion, while the outer fixed annulus is carried by the motor casing. The more complicated forms of gearing described in the above-mentioned Specifications, which give two or more speeds or a reverse motion to the driven member, may be applied to winding-drums.
Patent GB-190704680-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Tyres for the Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Filed: 1907-02-26
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 4680. Collier, A. T., and Reilloc Tyre Co. Feb. 26. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The inner layer or layers are made of harder material than the outer or wearing surface (1) by making the tyre or covering of the same rubber mixture with the materials in different proportions ; (2) by increasing the amount of sulphur in the various layers from the outer to the inner surface ; or (3) by making the inner layer of a vulcanite mixture with a small proportion of rubber or rubber mixture, and increasing the amount of rubber &c. to the outer surface.
Patent GB-190705749-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cable for Electric Traction on the Stud-contact System.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-03-09
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 5749. Griffiths, W., and Bedell, B. H. March 9. Electric railways and tramways; conductors used in stud-contact systems of electric traction, and the switch contacts bearing thereon, are made to wear out evenly by displacing the cable longitudinally at intervals ; to avoid the imperfect contact which would result after shifting the cable if it were of the ordinary stranded-wire type, the cable is enclosed in a metallic tube of even contour which is rendered flexible by being threaded on in short lengths. The cable thus consists of tinned copper strands d, enclosing a jute core c, and themselves covered with a layer of galvanized iron wires e, over which the iron or other metallic tubes b are threaded.
Patent GB-190714069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stuffing Box and like Packing.
Inventor: KLINGER RICHARD
Filed: 1907-06-18
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 14,069. Klinger, R. June 18. Stuffing - boxes.- A sheet b of perforated metal is inserted between self - lubricating packing and the moving part, to permit the compression of t h e packing while protecting it from excessive wear.
Patent GB-190715757-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Soldering Machine
Inventor: MCDONALD THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-07-09
Granted: 1908-02-06
Abstract: 15,757. McDonald, T. W., and Ogden, N. July 9. Soldering.-In a fountain machine for soldering cans, the solder is lifted out of the gasheated melting- pots C by tympanum wheels C<1>, discharged into boxes C<2>, runs through sieves c<4> into adjustable boxes C<3>, and escapes through slots c<3>. A fluxing-apparatus G, similar to the solder-applying apparatus, is arranged at the opposite end of the machine. The cans are rolled over the two apparatus by a chain B<3>, being heated on the way by gas jets E<1>. The sprocketwheels B<2> for the chain are adjustable vertically. A heated plate D removes surplus solder.
Patent GB-190715798-A (GB)
Title: Electric Incandescence Lamp with U- or V-shaped Supported Metal Filaments.
Inventor: KUZEL HANS
Filed: 1907-07-09
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 15,798. K³zel, H. May 31, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Incandescent lamps. - Supports for metal loop filaments are arranged so that each filament limb is loosely supported at a number of points, and forms a curve continuously inclined to a plane containing the axis of the lamp, to enable the lamp to be used in any position without the filaments sagging into contact. The filaments may y b e helically or similarly wound in a surface of rotation such as a cylinder, cone, or one bulged or contracted in the middle, and each filament may extend partly, wholly, or several times round. In one arrangement, Fig. 2, the filaments are held helically by supports b, c, and form a spindle-shaped figure, or they may form a cylinder. The supporting eyelets, hooks, small bars, or the like may be carried by a central stem, or by the bulb, or by both. Lamps with filaments wound as described may be made with short bulbs.
Patent GB-190716020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or in and relating to, the Operating Mechanism of Flushing Apparatus for Water Closets.
Filed: 1907-07-12
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 16,020. Holcroft & Sons, T., and Holcroft, A. July 12. Water-waste preventers. - Relates to operating- mechanism. The pull-lever D is fulcrumed on a bridge E, the ends e of which are formed with shoulders e<1> and are supported in guides a. There are two sets of such guides a so that the lever can be placed at either end. The cover is reversible and may be formed with shoulders to bear on the ends of the bridge. The pivot pin f works in an inclined slot d in the lever which carries a stop g engaging with shoulders g<2> on the bridge bracket. This construction prevents the lever from being jerked off the pin or from raising the bell too far.
Patent GB-190717314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Suspension of Motor Car Bodies.
Inventor: MOND ROBERT
Filed: 1907-07-29
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 17,314. Mond, R. July 29. Springs.-The bodies of motor-cars are supported upon the chassis by C-springs, a number of auxiliary springs being provided with their ends connected respectively to rings fixed to the body and chassis, and to a smaller intermediate ring. C-springs b are connected to the body by straps c, and may be arranged either parallel, or at an angle to each other. Rings d, e, fixed respectively to the body and chassis, are connected to an intermediate ring or disk f by springs g, h. In order to check excessive vertical vibrations, springs may be inserted directly between the rings d, e. Fig. 2 shows a thick rubber ring l arranged between cups i, k with its axis horizontal.
Patent GB-190717835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Shrapnel-shell.
Inventor: HARDINGHAM GEORGE GATTON MELHU
Filed: 1907-08-06
Granted: 1908-11-06
Abstract: 17,835. Hardingham, G. G. M., [Georgiev, P. K.]. Aug. 6. Projectiles, ordnance; fuses for projectiles.- The bursting charge of shrapnel a, Fig. 2, is contained in a cham. ber extending diametrically across the shell, the bursting of which takes place only w h e n h'e chamber occupies a certain angular position in the plane of rotation. The transverse spring-controlled firing-hammer e, Figs. 6 and 7, is retained in position by the wired block g, which is blown out by the explosion of a time or percussion charge in the chamber h<1>. A projection e<2> on the hammer works in a chamber d' on the axial spindle d, which is prevented from rotating with the shell by a weighted arm or gyroscope d<3> ; the detonator e<1> is fired only when the shell is in such a position as to allow the pin e<2> to pass through one of the slots d<2> in the wall of the chamber d<1>. Alternatively, the chamber a, Fig. 2, may occupy one half the shell.
Patent GB-190720283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Travelling Trunks.
Inventor: COHN ALFRED
Filed: 1907-09-11
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 20,283. Cohn, A., [St³tzel, G.]. Sept. 11. Trunks.-The protecting hoops or bands b of travelling-trunks are themselves protected on the outside by means of metal bars or rails c, or strips of leather or other material. The bars &c. are attached by studs d having coned undersides fitting in counter-sunk holes in the bars &c., which are preferably arranged lengthways of the trunk.
Patent GB-190720420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipe Cleaners.
Inventor: KEYWOOD HORACE GARIBALDI
Filed: 1907-09-13
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 20,420. Keywood, H. G. Sept. 13. Tobacco-pipe cleaners.- For cleaning a tobacco pipe by means of a jet of steam, water, &c., the tobacco pipe is connected with the steam pipe &c. by a coupling consisting of a bent tube 1 having plug-shaped ends, which are formed of or covered with cork, india-rubber, &c.
Patent GB-190723886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Plants for Storing Combustible Liquids.
Inventor: HEER WILHELM
Filed: 1907-10-29
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 23,886. Heer, W. Oct. 29. Direct gas pressure apparatus.-Relates to plant for storing and distributing inflammable liquids, and is particularly applicable to the refilling of mine lamps &c. Fig. 8 is a diagrammatic illustration of the plant. The main tank 1, Figs. 2 and 8, placed underground is connected by the pipe 2 having a valve 3 to measuring-vessels 4, 5, 6, having pistons 8 operated by compressed air supplied through the pipe 9. Delivery pipes 10 conduct the oil &c. to the controlling-device, shown in Fig. 3, which consists of a spindle 19, 24 operated by pistons 13, 14 controlled by a one-way dash-pot arrangement 33, 35. The spindle is cross-drilled to make the correct connexion in three positions. Starting with the vessels 4, 5, 6 full of oil, in the lowest position of the spindle 19, 24, the compressed-air supply 21 is connected to the pipe 9, and the delivery pipes 10 are connected to the draw-off taps 62 through pipes 25. When the oil has been drawn off from one or more of the vessels 4, 5, 6, the spindle is moved up slowly, and while passing the mid-position the pipe 9 is connected to the exhaust 22, and the pipes 10 are connected to the carbon-dioxide supply pipe 29 through a common chamber 27. In this position, the pistons 8 fall and the vessels fill with carbon dioxide. At the top position, as shown in Fig. 3, the pipes 10 are connected to the pipe 11 leading to the top of the main tank and the oil flows from the latter into the vessels 4, 5, 6, its place being taken by the carbon dioxide therein. The dashpot arrangement allows of a slow upward movement of the spindle 19, so that the carbon dioxide may fill the necessary spaces. The pipes 10 are surrounded by jacketings 37 to prevent the escape of liquid in the event of leakage. The siphon apparatus for discharging the contents of the transport tank 38 comprises two pipes 40, 41 ; the former communicates with the pipe 39 leading to the bottom of the vessel 38, and the latter connects the upper part of the vessel with the tank 1 through the pipe 42, The device shown in Figs. 6 and 7 is fixed to the highest part of the siphon. This comprises a vessel 43, the outlet of which leads to the tank 1 and is closed by a spring-loaded valve 47. The pipe 40 is connected-to the pipe 44, and the pipe 41 to the pipe 57. To start the apparatus, the vessel is filled with liquid, and the valve 47 is raised and held in position by a bolt 51. The rush of liquid through the valve 47 starts the siphonic action, and when the vessel 38 is emptied a float 52 falls and releases the valve 47, which is forced on its seat by a spring 49. The signals for the periodic action of the apparatus aro indicated by a manometer communicating by a pipe 61 with a bell 60 in the tank 1. The head of liquid in the tank determines the degree of compression of the air or gas in the bell, and causes a corresponding movement of the hand of the manometer. The valve controlling the supply of compressed air in the pistons 13, 14 is operated by a pedal.