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Patent GB-190625559-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tachometer.
Inventor: HUNT WILFRED
Filed: 1906-11-13
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 25,559. Hunt, W. Nov. 13. Speed indicators; modifying scale of readings &c. -In a direct indicating- instrument depending upon air resistance to rotation, a fly or vane is rotated by means of an epicyclic gear, the movable arm of which carries the vane, and is controlled by an adjustable screw so that the index hand, which is also carried by the arm, may have an angular displacement approximately proportional to the speed. The driving- shaft 17 rotates a spur-wheel 14, which is loose upon a central spindle carrying the index hand 13, and two arms 7 for holding the spindle 9 of the terminal pinion 11 of the two-wheel train to which is fixed the vane 10. The arms are continued downwards and provided with a counterweight 18, which contacts with stops 24 determining the maximum and minimum indications. The displacement of the arms carrying the vane and its pinion is opposed by a spring 20. with an adjusting-nut 21, arranged to exert a radial force at zero indication and a tangential force at maximum. In a modification, the arms 7 become a centrally pivoted framework carrying two or more vanes, each provided with a pinion gearing with the spurwheel 14 ; the motion is controlled by the parts shown in Fig. 5. where a pinion 29 upon the central spindle gears with a segmental rack upon the disk to which the spring is attached and the stops are applied.
Patent GB-190703366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Fasteners.
Inventor: LOGAN JOSEPH CLAYTON
Filed: 1907-02-11
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 3366. Logan, J. C. Feb. 24, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Fastenings, bent metal tongue, for papers. The shank portion b of the fastening, preferably y formed from a single metal strip, is forced through the papers, and then through a metal disk c, after which the protruding end is bent down, and the disk given a slight turn so that the bent part of the shank is caught under one of two struck-up portions d of the disk, a perforation e in the disk allowing such turning, and at the same time gripping the shank b by means of the projections h. A cap f may be secured to the end of the shank b as shown.
Patent GB-190705435-A (GB)
Title: A Fruit or the like Paring and Slicing Device.
Inventor: RIGNALL WILLIAM BLAKE
Filed: 1907-03-06
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 5435. Rignall, W. B. March 6. Table and like knives.-A device for attachment to the blade of a knife for paring and slicing fruit &c. comprises a wire a, the middle of which is loosely enclosed by a tube b, while the ends are bent to form hooks c by which it is detachably connected to the blade. The tube c may have a solid wall, or it may consist of a spiral of wire. By forming a number of hooks c, the distance of the tube b from the blade may be varied. The device may be permanently attached by riveting the end of the wire a to the blade.
Patent GB-190707833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Balancing Axial Pressure on the Vane Plates of Radial Flow Turbines.
Inventor: LJUNGSTROEM BIRGER
IPC: F01D1/28
Filed: 1907-04-03
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 7833. Ljungstr÷m, B. Apiil 4,1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Elastic-fluid turbines.-The end thrust tending to separate the disks in radial-flow turbines with oppositely running rotors is balanced by admitting fluid pressure to the backs of the disks and providing the balancing-chambers with baffling-devices to retard leakage. Two oppositely running rotors comprise intermeshing rings of blades a, c' carried by disks j, k mounted upon shafts as shown. The disks may be conical, as shown in the upper part of the Figure, or stepped as shown in the lower part. Detachable plates n are secured to the casing and of the same form as the rotors. B affling- devices are placed between the plates n and the rotor disks j, k; disks are perforated to ensure equal pressure on both sides.
Patent GB-190708326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Molds for Casting or Moulding Walls and the like in situ.
Inventor: BOLAND JOHN VINCENT
Filed: 1907-04-10
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 8326. Boland, J. V. April 10. Fastenings, staple and slotted plate. The adjacent members of a sectional mould for casting walls &c. in situ are fastened together by means of eyes 9 carried by plates 8 secured to the edge of one section, passing through slotted plates 5 hinged to the plates 4 secured to the abutting edge of an adjoining section. Wedges 10 are driven through the eyes 9, and, bearing against the lugs 6 on the plate 5, draw the mould sections tightly together.
Patent GB-190713341-A (GB)
Title: A Cylinder Arrangement for Explosive Power Engines.
Inventor: SCHNEEWEIS JEAN
Filed: 1907-06-08
Granted: 1908-01-16
Abstract: 13,341. Schneeweis, J. June 8. Bolting, methods of.- I a n interchangeable cylinder arrangement for internal - combustion engines in which a watercooled cylinder may be replaced by an air-cooled cylinder, or vice versa, ordinary studs and nuts are used to secure the flange on the water-cooled cylinder to the crank casing. When the air-cooled cylinder is applied, its separate head is held down by long bolts n, Fig. 7, having internally-threaded ends to engage the studs.
Patent GB-190714061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Receiving Mails Delivered by Passing Trains.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1907-06-18
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 14,061. Willis, P. R. J., [Bowman, N. K.]. June 18. Mail-bag catchers.-In a device for receiving mails from moving trains, a platform 1 has one end shaped obliquely to its length, or both ends may be so shaped in the case of a single track. The beams 3 of the platform project beyond the surface boards 4 at the oblique end, and have secured to them pieces 5 which project at right-angles to the oblique end, Fig. 2. The deflector 2 is hinged to the oblique end 6, and consists of tapered battens 7 to which boards are nailed. Eyes 8 in the end 6 of the platform correspond to eyes 9 in the lower edge of the deflector and, with the bar 10, form a hinge. When the deflector is moved endways so that the lower ends of the battens no longer rest on the beams 3, the deflector can be folded down so that it rests upon the beams 5. The mails, when thrown from the train, slide along the platform and are deflected laterally away from the train by the deflector.
Patent GB-190714277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collars.
Inventor: CHASE FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1907-06-20
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 14,277. Chase, F. C., and Wilson, H. W. June 20. Collars.-Two slits are formed near one end of a collar, through which the tie can be passed and then knotted before the collar is put on by the wearer. The slits may be replaced by loops formed on the collar. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications Nos. 6019 and 12,739, A.D. 1903.]
Patent GB-190715956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Propellers.
Inventor: SUA JOHN
Filed: 1907-07-11
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 15,956. Sua, J., and Bjerstedt, A. July 11. Screw propellers. - A tapering-spiral blade 3 is mounted on a central tubular boss 2, the blade vanishing at its ends 4, 5 at diagonally opposite points. The walls of the blades are almost perpendicular throughout from their bases to their outer edges, and are also very narrow. The propeller shaft is journaled in a standard secured to the boat's stern, and its opposite end is geared to the engine shaft. In modifications, the ends of the blades vanish into the boss at different points relatively to each other.
Patent GB-190722812-A (GB)
Title: Improved Change Speed Gear for Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: GRICE ARTHUR GEORGE
IPC: F16H3/091
Filed: 1907-10-16
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 22,812. Grice, A. G. Oct. 16. Variable-speed and reversing gearing ; clutches.- Relates to change-speed toothed gearing for motorcars &c. employing clutches of the type comprising axially or radially moving spring plungers. The driving and driven shafts 4, 1, in line, carry loose gears 7, and 17, 18, 19, respectively, meshing with gears 8, 20, 21, 23 fast on a countershaft 2. The shafts 4, 1 may be clutched together for a direct drive. The shaft 2 is brought into action by clutching the gear 7 to the shaft 4, and two speeds and a reverse are then obtained by clutching the gears 17, 18, 19, respectively, to the shaft 1. The gears 19, 23 are connected by an idler 22. The bosses of the loose gears and a thick flange 9 on the shaft 1 are provided with holes 13, Fig. 1, carrying plungers 14 which are pressed by springs 15 so as normally to project beyond the face of the boss or flange. Disks 11, which slide on squared parts of the shafts 4,1, are provided with apertures into which the plungers 14 may fall making positive connexion. Flanges on the plungers 14 keep them from falling out. The clutch-parts 11 are operated from a " gate " of the type allowing a lever to rock about one axis to effect selection, and about a perpendicular axis to effect operation. Provision is made for a " free engine. In a form shown in Fig. 3, the gear bosses &c. are hollow and are engaged by radially-movable plungers 35 operable from a sliding double cone 37. Specifications No. 25,589, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Metals, Cutting &c.], No. 23,552, A.D. 1902, and No, 24,568, A.D. 1903, are referred to.
Patent GB-190723244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Scuttles and Side-lights for Ships.
Inventor: PRESTON FREDERICK GEORGE PANIZ
Filed: 1907-10-21
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 23,244. Preston, F. G. P., and Jakeman, G. E. Oct. 21. Joint-making packing.-A jointing-device, for the scuttles and sidelights of ships, consists of a ring of metal or other material having a certain amount of elasticity, comparatively thin, and mounted in the frame of the scuttle, so that the edge of the glass frame, which is made sharp, beaded, or of a conical form, may make contact with the surface of the ring and form a tight joint when pressed against it. Fig. 2 shows a form of the jointing ring h of the shape of a. frustum applied to both the glass frame and dead light. Instead of this form, the ring may be of either of the forms shown in Figs. 5, 6, and 7. In Fig. 9 is shown the con. tacting-rings h arranged to form a tight joint under pressure applied when closing the scuttle. Another form of ring is described, which is of semicircular cross-section and reinforced by a backing of rubber or other resilient material. When applied to frames which turn on trunnions through a rightangle to admit air through the scuttle, the ring is bulged or curved in section. The jointing-device is also described with reference to sliding scuttles and to scuttles closed by partial rotation in conjunction with wedge action.
Patent GB-190723428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carbonic Acid Baths or Baths in which Acid Salts are Employed.
Inventor: MATZKA WINCENTY
Filed: 1907-10-23
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 23,428. Matzka, W. Oct. 23. Carbonic acid; sodium bisulphate. - Tablets, cubes, sticks, &c. of acid salts, for example sodium bisulphate, for the preparation of carbonic acid baths are in part coated with a waterproof material, for example paraffin-impregnated cardboard &c., instead of the bottom of the bath being covered with sheet-lead, india-rubber, and oil-cloth, or instead of perforated boxes or wire baskets being used, to prevent the bath from being corroded. The necessary materials for preparing the bath may be carried in a cylindrical box 5, Fig. 5, divided by a partition 6 ; sodium carbonate powder is placed in one part and the tablets of acid salt in the other. The box is then preferably sealed.
Patent GB-190724017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Measurement of Electrical Power.
Inventor: ARCIONI VITTORIO
Filed: 1907-10-30
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 24,017. Arcioni, V. Oct. 30. Energy meters.-Power or energy on a multiphase system, particularly a three-phase system, however loaded and with or without a neutral wire, is measured on a single wattmeter or energy meter of any kind by the vectorial product of two factors, such as magnetic fields, one of which is proportional to a pressure and the other to the geometrical sum of a number of currents with suitable phase displacements. Fig. 2 shows an indicating watt-meter in which a moving pressure-coil carries a current proportional to the pressure between two of the mains, and two fixed coils, which may be separate or superposed or wound with a double conductor, carry the current in one of these mains and a current proportional to that in the third main but leading in phase by 60 degrees. In an induction motor meter, the current coil is divided into two parts, which may be on the same or on different cores. In an alternative arrangement, the measurement is made by the product of the pressure between the neutral point and one main, and the sum of two currents equal to, but one leading and the other lagging 30 degrees from, the currents in the other two mains. A modification is described for the case in which a neutral conductor is used. Transformers may be used for the currents and voltages.
Patent GB-190727276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boiler Flue Cleaners.
Inventor: HAMANN RICHARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-12-10
Granted: 1908-05-07
Abstract: 27,276. Hamann, R. W. Dec. 10. Cleaning tubes.-A boiler flue cleaner of the type in which jets of steam or compressed air are directed through the flues, comprises an horizontal rocking pipe at the rear of the boiler provided with a series of diverging jet tubes projecting towards the flues. In the arrangement shown, an horizontal pipe 6 in a housing 4 at the rear of the boiler carries a series of diverging jet tubes 7, having their forward ends flattened. The pipe 6 is carried in bearings 5, and is rocked by a handle 11. It is supplied with steam or compressed air by a pipe 10, to which it is connected by a swivelling joint. If steam is used, it may be the exhaust steam from the engine. In forms of boilers other than that shown, the housing may be located in the side walls of the boiler, and jets may be thrown on to and between the tubes.
Patent GB-190804975-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for the Production of Bell Music or Chimes, or other Musical Sounds.
Inventor: HARRINGTON JOHN
Filed: 1908-03-04
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 4975. Harrington, J. March 4. Gongs.-In a musical chiming - apparatus the gongs a are of angular and preferably rectangular cross-section, and are formed with slits b for the reception of the cord or cat-gut c by which they are suspended at points c<1>, which are wider apart than the widths of the bars. The gongs are made of steel, brass, or bellmetal, and plugs d, upon which the blows are struck, are provided at the angles of the bars.
Patent GB-190805892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Receptacles for Liquids, Powders, and the like.
Inventor: TAYLOR CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1908-03-17
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 5892. Taylor, C. E., Taylor, E., and Head, W. March 17. [Cognate Application No. 10,448, A.D. 1908, dated May 14.] Contents, delivering and withdrawing.-Receptacles for liquids, powders, &c. have a discharge opening b, Figs. 1 and 2, and an apertured washer c held in place by the outwardly-clinched flange a<1> of the top a or by an eyelet f. The cap d is provided with one or more perforations e in the top or side, or in both, through which the contents may be discharged when the cap is partly unscrewed. The washer may be held in position by other means, such as upstanding projections, and an inwardly-projecting ring may be formed on the top of the cap. An imperforate cap may be used.
Patent GB-190807399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Street Boxes or Covers for Service Cocks for Water, Gas and other Fluids.
Inventor: RESTLER JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-04-03
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 7399. Restler, J. W. April 3. Road service boxes.-Covers for providing access to cocks or other apparatus for water, gas, elec- tricity, and like supply under roads &c. are adapted for use with special appliances for engaging with the spindles of the cocks, and means are provided for locking and sealing the covers to prevent or detect tampering with them. The box D, D', formed in one piece or in upper and lower portions connected by flanges and socket pieces, encloses the square section spindle or false spindle S of the cock F. A hollow sleeve H, with a hole H<1> at its lower end engaging the spindle S, is formed with a shoulder H<2> which is received between pro- jections A<1> on the cover A and projections D' on the box D. A projection H<3> on the top of the sleeve H can be turned by a key to open or shut the cock F. The circular cover A is placed in position by means of a bayonet-joint B, C, Fig. 6, and is secured by one or more screws, pins, or dowels P, above which a lead or other seal is introduced and stamped. When it is required to leave the service cock permanently open or closed, the false spindle S may be removed, the cover A being then replaced ; or the sleeve H may be removed, in which case, either a dummy sleeve K is introduced, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 6, or a cover without a central hole is substituted for the cover A.
Patent GB-190809547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Distributors or Fountains for the Distribution of Sewage, Water, and other Liquids.
Inventor: COOMBS JAMES ALGER
Filed: 1908-05-02
Granted: 1909-05-03
Abstract: 9547. Coombs, J. A., and Seaborne, S. May 2. Spray -producers and spreaders.-Distributing- plates of variable-cone form, for use with sprayproducers for treating sewage and other liquids, are formed with a surface generated by an angularly-disposed line, the inclination of which, during the rotation of the plate about the line of flow of the liquid, gradually varies. Fig. 2 shows a sectional view of a spreader in which the plate a is formed of two wing portions, each having a curved outer edge e in the form of an involute curve generated from a circle, the centre of which is preferably coincident with the spindle b on which the plate rotates when acted upon by the liquid issuing from the nozzle c. The curved face j of the plate projects towards the nozzle and recedes therefrom towards the involute edges e, the part h that is nearest to the centre line of the plate being disposed at an angle of about 45 degrees to such line. A boss k on the plate receives weights l or springs, which are used to balance the pressure due to the issuing liquid. The spindle b is fixed to a thin plate o secured in the nozzle c, in order to reduce the obstruction to the flow of liquid. Fig. 5 shows a modification of the outlet nozzle which is enlarged to form a chamber q of larger capacity than the pipe connected to it, the spindle b being secured to a cross-bar r. Fig. 6 shows a modification for use as an automatic sprinkler for fireextinguishing. A cap or rod t of fusible metal adjusted by means of the nut x holds a valve s closed on the pipe n.
Patent GB-190811890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Advertising Media.
Inventor: MATHEWS THOMAS
Filed: 1908-06-01
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 11,890. Mathews, T. June 1. Advertising; signs.-In advertising-signs, the letters &c. are secured to a foundation of fine gauze or reticulated material so that the advertisement appears to be suspended by invisible means. According to the present invention the letters &c. are pressed into and penetrate the gauze so as to be held thereby, the whole advertisement being affixed at one operation. The gauze is laid on a suitable bed and a sheet of metallic or non-metallic foil or equivalent applied thereto, and treated in a press with a die or chase, which cuts through the foil &c., and presses the letters into the foundation. The gauze is stretched in a frame formed as a complete border or secured to one side only as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190815163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Locking Railway Carriage Doors.
Inventor: LONSDALE FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-07-17
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 15,163. Lonsdale, F. W., and Lang, J. July 17. Fastenings, railway-carriage door.-A fastening. device for simultaneously securing the doors of railway carriages comprises a bar a, hung from pivoted links f, and operated by a core m from the guard's van by means of a screw device or otherwise. When the cord is drawn in, the bar a is swung upwards above the level of the bottom of the carriage doors to prevent them from opening. In the lower position the bar rests upon brackets g.
Patent GB-190815924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeronautical Machines.
Inventor: CLARKE THOMAS WIGSTON KINGLAKE
Filed: 1908-07-27
Granted: 1909-07-27
Abstract: 15,924. Clarke, T. W. K. July 27. Aerial machines without aerostats; aeroplanes; framework ; steering.-In an aerial machine having front and rear supporting- surfaces, one of the planes, preferably the front and smaller one, is arranged to be moved about both transverse and longitudinal axes for steering and balancing, and also, if desired, about a vertical axis. The forward plane a is moved by a steering- rod f, which passes through a bearing f<3> pivoted at f<1> on a vertical pivot a'. A cord g<1> is attached at its ends to the extremities of the plane a, or to the frame of the machine, and passes round guide-pulleys g<2> and the pulley g fixed on the rodf. By raising or lowering the rod f the plane a is rotated about its transverse axis ; by rotating the rod, the plane is tilted about its longitudinal axis ; while by moving the rod to the right or left the plane is moved about the vertical pivot a'. In order to allow the plane b to yield on meeting an obstruction, it is secured to a bridle h<1> and held down on the frame c by a spring h<2>. The forward edge of the plane abuts against stops h fixed to the upper edge of the framework.
Patent GB-190816242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fly Catchers.
Inventor: MOSS HENRY
Filed: 1908-07-31
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 16,242. Moss, H. July 31. Traps for flies. One end of an adhesive band c is secured to a tube a of cardboard, willow, &c., the other end g being provided with a loop d. The loop d of string or tape is passed through a slit e in the band c, the inner ends f of the loop being at right-angles to the band. The end g of the band is gummed, folded, and fastened down. To assist in the unrolling of the band c, a short piece of wire &c. h is passed through the tube a so that the ends, which may be looped, hang down To protect the ends of the band during transit cardboard caps j are fitted tightly on the ends of the band c. In a modification, the tube a is made longer than the band c and the whole is enclosed in a sheet of paper, the ends of which are secured by cords, elastic bands, or small rings.
Patent GB-190820600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Signalling Telegraphs.
Filed: 1908-09-30
Granted: 1909-01-28
Abstract: 20,600. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Sept. 30. Order or alarm apparatus.-The indicator disk c of an order-telegraph is brought quickly to rest after actuation, by being connected through a spiral spring d to a weight b mounted loosely on the shaft of the disk, and having a suitable periodicity. Specification No. 19,340, A.D. 1907, is referred to.